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The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-06
FUN AND NECESSITY

There are a great many people who still take it for granted that the game laws are merely to save the lives of birds, s, that hunters will have mere Of them, or some of them, 10 shoot in the future. To these. statistical statements such ss those made by Colonel G. c. Shields. president of the League of American sportsnen, before the chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Chicago, should be a revelation.
 Colonel Shields states that the destruction Of game birds fn the United States is estimated to cost the country SI,ooO,OOO,OOO a year. This is twice the amount of the original loan negotiated by the .AuglO-Frencb financial commission in the United States. Such tremen- dous economic loss is wrought by crop velmin which are the natural food Of prairie chickens, QuaiIs, meadow Iarks and other birds. The Hesiau fly costs the wheat growers SIoo,0oQ,0O0 year. As many as 2,o00 tf these insects have been found in the craw of a single quail Potato growers pay $1TO0O,ooO for Paris green to kill potato bugs. As many as l27 of these have been found in the craw of one feathered creature.
 The wild bird, and particularly the game bird, is the natural agency
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-06
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they tarrh Is a blood or constitutional disease, and Iu order tD cure .l you must take in ternal remedies. Halls CatarsA Cure IS taken internally. and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surface. HalI5 s was prescribed by one Ct the best phy- slCIaDs in this country for years and IS @ regular prescription. IC Is composed Of the best tQuicS known. combined with the mucous surfaces. The perfect Combina- ton OR the two ingredients $ what pro- duces such wOrdCrcGl results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
 2. J. CHENEY G co. Props. Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists. r.sra T5r.
 Take Ealr5 Family Pills for constipation
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-06
EDITORIAL PAGE

to prevent the overwhelming null tfplicas.on of these foes of man. h other words, thege wild creatures are our allies upon which We de- pend in large part for our food supply. There is fun in shooting a bird--for those who enjoy it. There Is fun in saving a bird to shoot another day. But there is downright necessity in saying birds to protect the food supply of man kiuu.-PioDeer Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-06
MAKES FIRST SHIPMENT
 OF ALASKA SHRIMP

The first shipment of shrimp to be made from Wrangeu, was made on saturday, Nov. 27. The ship meut contained about two hundred pounds of fine large shrimp. WrangeIlites were given chance to try them, as about a hundred pounds were placed on the market and sold here.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-06
He Couldn't Get Even.

"uere, here little boy" said the be- nevolent person. what makes you cry that way?"
 A feller poisoned my dog" was the reply.
 "There, there" said the benevolent person, "don't take 1t so badly"
 But" responded the boy, "the feller that poisoned my dog has only got a at"-IndianapOlls Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-12-06

The shrimp were caught at the entrance to Wraugell Narrows by Victor Noberg, Chas. Chase and Arthur Thebo.-WrangelI Sentinel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
RICHMOND

Chester NJ. Call left Thursday for New
York. where he has accepted a posi-
ton on boat. as engineer.
A large attendance of Encampment
members and Rebekahs were present
Friday evening at the joint installation
of Kennebec Valley Encampment. No.
50. !. Q. O F.. and Beulah Rebekah
Lodge, No. %. The officers of the en-
farnpment were installed by District
Deputy Grand Patriarch F. B. PEABODY.
he being assisted by Frank A Osborne,
district deputy junior warden: j. W
Randlette, D. D. S. w; II. c. Reed, D.
D. s.; George " Thompson, D D Treas. ::
c. f. Hewitt, D. ID. G. H. P. The officers
Installed were: Chief patriarch, Byron
Ludwig; high priest, E. d. Buker; senior
warden. Ernest Stewart; scribe F. B.
Peabody: treasurer, NJ. G. Buker: junior
warden James Roberts. The officers of
Beulah Rebekah lodge were installed
by D. D. President Mrs. Annie johnson
of Brunswick, assisted by Grand Marshal
Mrs. Higgins OF Brunswick. The officers
installed were: Noble grand, Mrs Mary
Bronker; vice grand, Mrs r. Marie
Southar I'd: secretary. Mrs. Nettie Leavitt:
treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Peabody
warden. Mrs. Cora Osborne: conductor.
Miss Lillian Durham; chaplain. Mrs
Emma Stewart; right supporter OF the
noble grand. Miss Mary Bean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
LACK OF COWS
DUE TO Low
PRICE OF MILK

Boston, Jan. 15.-The loss sustained by
farmers in the production of milk owing
to the low price received is reducing the
number of cows in New England at
rate of 10000 annually according to Secre-
tary Richard Patte's report to the New
England Milk Producers Association to-
day. Mr.. Pattee asserted that many
farem srwere receiving trifle more than
three cents a quart for milk which cost
them four cents to produce.
Mr.. Pattee suggested that the business
be standardized, the basis Of sale by
farmers to dealers made uniform and a
arrangements made in freight. charges
Milk Doesn't Pay
''The investigation has shown, said
Mr. Pattee. that there has been great
decline in the COW population. that it
does not pay the farmer to make milk
for city production under the present
conditions. and that the farmer must get
more for his milk or quit.
A resolution was adopted instructing
the directors to endeayor to establish
system along these liness Uniform SAM
tary conditions to be established and en-
forced in all territory producing milk
for any common market; uniform units
of purchase in all New England: uniform
basis of transportation charges and uni
form prices in all territory where trans
portation costs the same; uniform system
Of credits to- buyers and protection for
sellers in all New England states; uni
form terms Of contracts in all produc-
ing territory.
Maine Man Officer
Officers elected included: President.
John X. Mills of Northboro; vice presi-
dents, II. w. Smith of Gorham, Me, and
John Spaulding of Lyndsburo. n. H; sec
rotary. Richard Pattee; treasurer, II. L.
Webster of West Canaan. n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
preliminary BODY TO RULE POLES
UNDER POSSIBLE 4 UTON0M0uS GOVT

THE undersigned this day unite to
form a polish national council. thus
laying the foundation of Poland's po-
litical organization, giving expression
to her leading tendencies. making her
one in purpose and deed.
THE nation il at this moment with
the whole Of its strength helping to
secure victory over the Germans. Our
youth has rushed into the ranks OF
the Russian army. The Polish civil
population has zealously co-operated
with that army, doing all in its power
to assist in the struggle against our
mighty foe. And though the war was
carried to our territory devastation.
ruin and desolation, We are bearing
the calamity with calmness, confident
Of a luminous morrow.
THE Russian army in Austria has
already set foot upon earth Polish in
pith and marrow and we are now ex-
pecting it's advance into those parts
of our nation which Prussia possesses.
In this grave moment there lies be-
fore our fellow countrymen in those
parts the solemn duty Of affirming
that in thought and deed they are one
with the rest Of Poland.
"Countrymen, for a hundred years
boundaries have divided us. This war
abolishes those boundaries and opens
a radiant morrow of reunion to our
nation, which in spirit never suffered
itself to be divided"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
j, s. QUESTIONS GREAT BRITAIN
REGARDING DAC|A and HER CARGO

an while carrying American goods.
- list contains IS ships. -Four of
I.tm were detained in August, namely,
the City of Manchester, the City Of
Paris, the SpenZr and the Kursk. The
dispositions Of these ships and their
cargoes have not been published.
In October, II vessels were detain-
ed. The Kaisala, the John D. Rookie
Teller, the Waddon, the Plautria, the
Knudser and the San Giovanni have
all been allowed to proceed.
The copper cargoes from the steam
ers Francisco, Idaho and Toronto were
requiSiioned.
The Taurus, Antaros and Tyr 1t is
believed, are still being detained. The
Regina DItalia has been released and
allowed 10 proceed with her copper.
The owners of the Ascot and Tabor
desire that their cargoes be returned
to the United States.
Eight vessels were detained in No
vemter. OF these the Prosper, Mirami-
Chi. Ullor and Joseph w. Fordney have
been allowed to proceed.
The Alfred Nobel, the Bjornstjerne
Bjornson and Fran are still held.
In December seven vessels were de-
tanned and of them the Zamora, Au-
gusta and Canton were permitted to
proceed. The dispositions Of the Ar
kansas, Gallilee, Ran and Norheim,
the other four, have not been made
public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
CHI RICH NOTICES

Z ?. Brown Of Auburn will speak sun
az at go At the Winter street Advent
tape
First Nagust church. Robert :. Pink
tsw pas Morning worship At 10 80:
.e1.,s " 's5ip at :, sunday school at
roarregationai church. Rev. I.anedon
y.iatH Ph n, pastor: Morning wor-
sd, Al J - with sermon by the pastor:
a;.ert are the Churches Preaching
ne. C'-rfstanityo" Other services OF
tx dar and week as usual
-srs; caGrch "a sunday after Epiph-
ia Holy communion. 80 woman $
.A.t.aTl' morning prayer. sermon,
~ sir4aE school, lvct0r's Bible class
:, eFen.us prayer, address. :.
Fist church of Christ. Scientist: Ser
re 81 '"i5, subject of lesson-sermon,
ste" testimonial meeting at 30 7. NJ
-ir-s5ay.
MITE, street Free Baptist church. Rev.
. W f"ht II. -. pastor: 1870 A. NJ,
.s IL T HaiIo aaaTess pr ny Ms " yt y
3. SIG. II AZ y. NJ. sunday school hour,
-aa YOU join the PASTORS class ; F.
J. j s. Pratt VIII have charge of the
H. . T. NJ. arvice II the audito-
'-T r. fhaIg" u me pastor; topic
,aou The Pastors My in Politics ."
,sr.y "iI be special singing
.g.vvrsaIst church, Rev. John Evans
-.-s;e' leo. worship and sermon
Z, sunday school. The public cordial
.rN't'a
N~tSo3s, Episcopal church. Highland
f5aat herbert :. Dow minister: 1880.
-o7ine Worship with sermon by the pas
or SUBJECT, Getting Acquainted with
b Self music by vested choir. II. A
/ espie director; u NJ. sunday school
I d church superintendent. men 5
2ss meets in auditorium. q. q. CTason
ssrhel ?. NJ. Epworth League. Miss
Faith Smith leader; :, gospel service o.
he and sermon: Bible study class and
,tayer meeting Wednesday evening at
class meeting Friday evening AZ 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16

London, Jan. Is, III P. M.-Sir Ed
ward Grey, the British foreign secre-
tary, has received a dispatch from
the state department at Washington
asking if there would be any objection
to the former Hamburg-American line
steamer Dacia which now flies the
American flag. making the trip from
New Orleans to Bremen with a car
so of cotton, without establishing a
precedent as to the sale of German
ships to Americans. The foreign office
is considering the situation, but as Yet
has reached no decision on it.
Objections Found
It can be said on high authority,
however, that several high British OFF,
Gals atp resent do not look with ia
yor on the proposition and still feel
that the Dacia should not enter the
German trade under any conditions.
A change CT the vessels destination
from Bremen to Rotterdam is not re-
garded as altering the case material
w. Should cotton be shipped on the
Dacia for the German trade, it seems
likely that the cargo would be bought
By Great Britain if the Davia were
held for a prize court on the ground
that her sale was not bonafide.
The Associated Press has obtained a
list of a majority Of the ships which
nave been detained since the beginning
Of the war by France or Great Brit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Warsaw, Poland, Jan. 1.-THE nu-
cleus Of the preliminary organization
which has been formed to rule Po-
land if the Russian Emperor is abe
to put into effect his promise Of an
autonomous government, has been es-
tablished here by q congress Of dele
gates from all ports of the Kingdom.
The new body which is under the
craftsmanship Of Count Zygmunt VIE
lopoiski is called the Polish National
Council. The congress which formed
it had the sanction and approval Of
gates included three classes Of Poles
"a all deputies from the Kingdom of
Poland to both legislatures bodies AZ
the Russian Empire; (2). all former
deputies. and 90. A considerable
number OF other Leaders Of social
work"
The proceedings Of the congress re-
all German and Austrian Poland viii
be added to the new Russian state
with the end Of the war, and the or
ganization of the council was partly
undertaken at this time for the pur-
pose Of gaining for Russia the sup
port of Poles in Germany and Aus
tria.
The council laid "the foundation 70,
the unification of Poland and the free
development of the nation" in a mani
festo, which is in part as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
HALLOWElL
Augusta, Hall0well and Gardiner
w. c. T. US Hold Meet
ings - Take Firm Stand
For Prohibition
CHURCH NOTICES AND 10.
CAL NOTES

The Federation Of W. c. T. Us Of
Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner held
interesting and well attended services
at the Old South church in this city
Thursday afternoon and evening Mrs,
NJ L. Smith. president Of the Federation,
presided. Hymns, a service of prayer,
readings and discussions filled up ,the
afternoon. In the evening the three
PHASE of the prohibition movement were
discussed by Rev. H. A. Markeley. Rev.
f. c. Wright of Gardiner and Rev. F.
y. Stanley The following special fea-
lures ot the evening program We're great
~ enjoyed: Duet, by Miss Ruth Hill
ana Miss Marjorie Ripley of Augusta;
violin solo, by Mr.. George Fenna &C
companied by Miss Ruth Trafton: and q
demonstration by six girls. showing how
the states one by one have passed pro-
hihtory laws until there are now four
teen. These states represented by white
banners with the names of the states
Inscribed thereon We're hung on the dry
line ard, prophetic of the future a map
OF the United States which showed
black where alcohol holds sway. was
washed in solution in which "agita-
slcn n education, and legislation had
been literally sprinkled and came out
all white. The following resolution was
unanimously adopted by the meeting:
Resolved, That We are in hearty favor
Of national constitutional prohibition
and viii 90 all within our power to Sc
cure the adoption of an amendment
70 the constitution as embodied in the
joint resolution introduced into the
L. S. Congress by Congressman Richard
p. Hobson.and by Senator Morris Shep-
9ard.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16

Avezzano. via Rome, Jan. 15.-a.2o +.
M).-From many parts Of the country
there arrived in Avezzano today persons
seeking those who were living in the
town when it was RACED by the earth
quake Wednesday morning. They had be-
lieved that the descriptions OF the de-
struction wrought were exaggerated and
when confronted with the mounds Of ma
sorry which represent all that is left of
the town they were thunderstruck.
Many of the visitors realized at once
the utter uselessness of searching for
friends and relatives. but others more
hopeful climbed aimlessly over the debris
for hours. trusting to find some indica-
ton of a once well-known spot which
would aid them in tracing loved ones.
Among these .searchers some were sue
cessful in locating. the former homes Of
relatives or friends.
Numerous pathetic scenes were enact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
PATHETIC SCENES At AvEzzANO
WHEN SEARCHERS FOR FRIENDS
AND RELATIVES REACH TOWN

ed. Some Of the visitors would appeal
frantically to the spectators for assist
ance, meanwhile attempting to remove
the ruins with their bare hands. needless
Of the blood that trickled from cuts
caused by the jagged stones and broken
glass. Frequently the searchers coIlaps-
ed and it was necessary to remove them
to improvised hospitals for treatment.
1t was rarely that a visitor to the ciu
would find a relative or ACQUAINTANCE
alive. When. however, such an instance
occurred, a heartfelt greeting followed.
Women and men would fly into each
ohter's arms. exchange kisses and laugh
Historically, or else would embrace or
weep silently but joyfully.
The few instances of happiness seemed
homogeneous when all about there was 80
much sorrow, and often almost envious
eyes were cast by the uusuccessful
searchers on the more fortunate ones
who had found kin or friend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
ESTIMATE DEAD
over 10000

Paris. Jan. Is, P. M-The Petit
Parisien's Rome correspondent says
that the number of earthquake victims
exceeds $4,000, and that this list would
have been greater, since the earth
quake was more violent than that of
Messina, had it not been for the fact
that no large cities were affected. The
center Of the disturbances, according
to this correspondent, was situated
in the dry and ancient lake Fucino,
which was drained in 1875 by Prince
Alexander Torlonia at a cost Of about
$s,00o.O0
AS to the cause of the disaster, the
Petit Parisien correspondent quotes an
eminent meteorologist as saying:
'The most likely hypothesis Is that
continuous heavy rains resulted in
vibrations which formed great bodies
Of steam by contact with incandescent
matter. This hypothesis seems con-
hrmed by the fact that the spring at
San Guilliano has almost doubled the
volume OF its flow since yesterday"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
ST. DENIS BEGINS
SENTENCE FOR
MURDER OF Wife

Manchester, \. H, Jan. 5.-John Omar
St Denis was taken TO Concord today to
begin life sentence at the state prison
for the murder of his wife in this city
on May &c. 1914. He was sentenced in
superior court in this city this morn
Ing.
Judges Kivel and Branch occupied the
bench when the murderer was brought
into court. ST. Denis retracted his plea
of not guilty and changed it to guilty
as indicted. which was murder in the
first degree.
The case was presented to the court
by County Solicitor P. H. Sullivan and
Attorney General futile made the ar
gunent for the state
St. Denis shot his wife at their home.
and chased her into the street where he
fred two more shots which ended her
life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
BOWDOIN

K. 5. Carr OF the eastern part of the
town was in this vicinity Thursday on
business.
Mrs. William Rideout is seriously i'll
The son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Small,
who has been Ill some time. is very
low
DR.. Girrtsl of Lisbon Falls, Wednes-
day, was in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
NATIONAL home

Officer Of the day. Capt. ". S. Oak
man.
David L. .Iewett. late Co. K. tn Me.
Inf. has been granted a discharge
from the Home.
John B. Nutting has reported from
a pass to visit relatives in Winthrop.
David McCray reported Friday from
a furlough passed with relatives in
Caribou.
Religious services at the Home
chapel Sunday morning will DE held
as follow s. Mass and sermon by Rev.
1r. Nelligan at SIS and Protestant
services by Rev. J. E. Cochrane at
1880 o'clock. Singing by the choir in
the hospital at P. NJ.
The remains of the late Ezekiel c.
Rand have been sent to New Boston.
\. H.. for burial.
William Carey, a patient in the hos
pital. was Friday transferred to Co. G.
George H. Doughty OF Co. L was
Friday admitted to the hospital for
treatment.
The crew Friday finished housing
the annual supply Of ice. About 1000
tons were run in and stacked outside
the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16

legation here issued the following
statement tonight:
According to a cable received by
the Belgian legation today, the city
of Courtrai (Belgium) has been fined
ten million marks (About s2,500,000)
by Germany, not for disobedience, but
for obeying the orders Of German COM
nianders.
1.-The circumstances are as follows:
Two German officers, Commander
Maxeman and Commandant Pschors,
arrived at Courtrai and ordered the
municipal authorities. to have all arms
deposited in the Tower of Broel. un-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
NORWEGIAN STR
WRECKED, Mine

Halifax. n. s.. Jan. 15.-The Norwegian
steamer Boston. formerly engaged in the
service between this port and the West
Indies was wrecked by mine in the
North sea last month according to mail
advices just received here Capt. Johann
sen and his crew escaped as a result of
tn ecaptain's nsrve and seamanship
Although the ship was severely DAM
aged by the mine. Capt. Johannsen man
aged to beach her at Fileybog near New
castle, Eng. and the men made their
way to shore in safety. The steamer
was q total loss. She was insufpd. fur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
CITY FINED S2,5oo,000
FOR ALLEGED HIDING OF ARMS

der threat Of a heavy penalty. In
compliance with these instructions, all
arms were deposited in the place
named. Then there arrived a new
German commander, Commandant
Won Kneesebeck, who goes to the tow
er Of Broel, sees the arms in the place
where the other German commanders
lad ordered them put, and fines tho
city of Courtrai ten million marks I'M
der pretext that it is a clandestine
deposite Of arms in spite Of the fact
the orders Of his predecessors to place
the arms in the tower was well known
to everybody and were even placarded
on the walls Of Courtrai."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16

Mss Annie Mae Kennedy of Brock
IN. Mass gave piano recital Fri
sy-af;e-aoon at the First Baptist
rss,rv. under tho patronage Of Mrs.
pchard4 and Mrs. r. S. PinkhaE.
us Kennedy though totally blind
+. thorough musician. She is :
rsauate from the Perkins institute
M the t..nd ana has completed a
,,.rse a. ;he New England ConsoY-
gs.ory 90: Music. Among her selec-
+51s Friday afternoon were compc-
.toas from Wallenhaup, Chopin, Ne
IN and Whe!pley. Miss Kennedy
PES ~ yrraaize a class in Gardin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
HORSE TRADER AND
WIFE PLEA NOT
GUILTY OF LARCENY

New Bedford. Mass. Jan. 15.-Berton
W. Blankenship. horse trader Of Oak
Bluffs. and his wife. pleaded not guilty
today to charges Of forgery, larceny and
conspiracy to steal They were held for
hearing Jan. q.
It Is alleged that by means Of signatures
secured fraudulsntly from two local bus
mess men, Blankinship obtained nearly
$l4oo. His arrest followed an investiga-
ton Of his report to the police that he
was held UP and robbed Of $12O0 on the
night OF Jan. 8. The police say that the
robbery tale was a fabrication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16
CHURCH NOTICES

Old South Congregational church. Rev
F. Y. Stanley pastor: Morning service at
1879; sermon subject. The WAY Of
Light" Sunday school at l14o: evening
service at :.
Baptist church. Rev. Wylie Fl. Smith
pastor: Morning service at 1890: Sun
day school at Has; evening service at :.
Cniversalist church. Rev. H. A Mark
ley pastor Morning service at 1899:
sermon subject. He That Overcometh; -
sunday school at 11.45.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. W
II. Brokenshire pastor: Public worship
at 1880 A. NJ: sermon subject workers
with God" Sunday school at u: Junior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-16

under arrest on a charge Of stealing
a valuable microscope. Cesaro had
become so worried lest atmospheric
conditions set off the explosives and
cause the death Of many people that
he told his fears to a fellow prisoner
in the tombs who in turn informed
the police.
Officers who visited the room Of the
Jail fitted up as a scientific labora-
tory with many evidences that the
young man possessed remarkable
knowledge concerning high power ex-
plosiyes.