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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
UNIQUE EVANGELIST CALLS
At THE JOURNAL OFFICE

Edward II. Packard Of Watertown,
Mass, IS perhaps cne Of the. most
UNIQUE evangelistS now travelling
through Maine. Mr.. Packard goes
about selling specialti"s and preach
in The Gospel through publications. II g
called al the Journal office in the aft
crnoon with his little grip Of door
springs and other novelties and told
how he is able 10 get in touch with
many folks who never attend church
illustrated cards bearing brief com
l,elling messages he distributes 70
business men, lahOrers andi n fact ev-
eryOne, IN addition to this. Mr. Pack
ard is an artist He gives lectures on
humane education illustrated with
slides that ne makes from his own
drawings. He generally sets up a new
series Of slides. for each lecture. The
pictures comprise a selected assort
ment from a large number of humane
educational pictures to better acquaint
people with the needs of our captive
dumb animals and wild animals. and
to Lay before the general public
wrongs perretrated upon animals that
20 unredressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
lIME STATE COAL
,EALERS IN ANNUAL
SESSION AT AUGUSTA
,,,o-;nrs Held at Augusta House
Officers Elected for Year
Governor Curtis Guest of As
sociation at Dinner

n.,,.. s;ate Coal Dealers Asso-
NV. n..a ITS annual mid-winter bust
,,.a.ir.c Thursday az the Augusta
Is', -, w. q good attendance. TweutT-
IT. ,oa. ooale-s representing the differ
ser.,eri o. thc State were present
g s,,s,uese OF importance was transact
. ,no,yd,uc the election % officers for
49, snsu.nr yea.
4, M -oraaloA session The following
- ver. elected. President, Lyman
!. -. .e%rroft 1st vice president, S.
. .rea, 7Ea-e~'iIie (re-elected); I'd vice
60. l.~uest II. Randall, Portland;
,.cs r-esidert Z. y. French. Liver
,.,, rails secretary. Edward ". LARA
-. pa-1 .~.-alecled,. treasurer. T, =.
,...,,,to- saeusta 're-eiected). The re-
,...,,e. fl. ..e morning session was pass
:, d.s-uarI,ns which proved TO be
~ rI,-aa. uoneHt.
.oys~,a, -~hlev c Curtis Of Portland
..,, :. ~--al roal dealer, was me guest
.j.,..~ p. lune'. which was served at
-.,r and ST., - inc head Of the table.
,,..~as.,. uape-s were read 81 the
.,.s~ro57 SESSION by Lyman Il Lee Of
.ovo~ot, VINO took for his subject The
-.ets. .1a business. and Henry T.
ns~~.l 9. l.o~t.and who talked upon
w., t,-.47. Of Piece Of Coal The
sf.,.c was aL ourncd about i O clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
WATERvILLE
A IMMATURE FLOOD
SWAMPS NORTH END

Pigs swan 10 safety. hens perche9
themselves on fence rails and tree
limbs, and q horse was almost OBJ
i'll his stall. Thursday, when the North
End was swept by miniature flood
that did several hundred dollars worth
of damage Plugged sewers, mains
that were too small to drain off the
melting ice and snow and the heavy
rains. caused the Hayden brook 20
overflow and flood several acres Of
land in small areas. north Of Chaplain
street, east OF Main. West Of College
avenue and south of High street.
The heavy doWnpour brought /
great abundance into the valley drain
ed by the Hayden brook. The de-
scent from Main to Ticonic, and tn"
ascent from Ticonic TO College ave-
nue. forms a natural valley that drains
the land of the entire neighborhooG.
With so much water pouring into it
the brook could not carry it all off
and it sra dually rose, backed out into
the streets and flowed into cellars. AL
the houses on either bank Of the
stream had anywhere from two TO six
feet Of alter, and the house of Joseph
Butler at Ticonic and Edward was
flooded even into the dining room and
kitchen.
A great area near the gravel pit a.
Ticonic and Oak street is prhaps the
largest single piece of land covered
II was under two feet of water late
in the afternoon. From this point
the water runs across the street and
down behind the building Oak street
Kelsey street, Edward street, Brook
street, and other cross streets thar
are passed by the stream were swept
by a swift current of water all af-
ternoon that carried away the founda-
lions OF the sidewalks. On Ticonlc
street TOO, where the water had back
ed out the sidewalks were washed
away Wood piles, wagons that stood
ir yards and even hen houses were
completely submerged in some in
stances by water that was four fee:
deep Several pigs in a pen on the
premises of Samuel Silver near Oak
street were obliged to desert their
haunts and swim TO safety. Severai
hundred hens owned by residents OF
the neighborhood flew on to fences
and into trees to get away from the
rising water. A horse in the stable
Of Moses Levine was standing in wa
ter that touched his belly when finally
led out by his owned. The vacant lot
at Main and Chaplain was covered by
over five feet of water. This ran down.
behing the houses on the other side
and entered more cellars, there.
Toward the latter part of the after
noon there were signs Of falling off
in the depth of the water This great
~ relieved many of the residents who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
PITTSF|ELD
Funerals Thursday of the Late
Phillip Brown and Lester
Barnes-Other Local
Happenings
ILLNESS IN TOWN.
Personal ITEMS

The funeral OF the late Phillip Brown
were held AT a. Nj Thursday at the
home Of ms parents, Mr.. and Mrs Clay
ton Brown. Rev. II. NJ. Ford, pastor OF
the Free Baptist church, of1iciated. Vocal
selections were rendered by Miss Vera
Conant. There was q large quantity OF
beautiful flowers. The remains were
We're taken 10 Etna where interment was
made. The remains We're accompanied
by members Of the family. Among the
out-of-tovn relatives present were: Ed
win Brown Of Portland, Mrs. /. =.
Toothaker and Mrs w NJ. Toothaker Of
DiXmont, Fred Carney of Oakland, Mrs.
MCGEE Of Waterville and Mrs. Loud Of
plymouth.
Mrs. Lizzie Hopkins of Plymouth left
here Thursday for Boston, called by the
SERIOUS condition of her brother-in-law
L. L. Bagley Of this town, who with
Ms. Bagley are spending the winter in
Boston. M. Bagley suffered shock
ii few weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
TRYING TO USE COMMON SENSE
IN RuMANIA ABOUT THE WAR
SPRING May BRING war fever

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Bucharest, Feb. 10-In summing up
the attitude of Rumania as to enter
ing the lists Of warning nations.
Alexander Marghiloman. one OF the
most prominent statesmen in Ru-
mania, expressed himself with this
homely remark TO a correspondent Of
The Associated Press.
In the spring. when the sap rises
and the buds swell and mankind gen.
orally feels a little better than is
good for it, Rumania may again get
the war fever. but until then we are
likely to use a little common sense in
this country"
Mr.. Marghiloman is leader Of the
Conservative party and former minis
ter of finance. His views are those OF
a man charged in some quarters with
being a Gernanophile In fact, at
the outbreak of the present coufiagra-
ton in Europe his villa was stoned
which a short time before had at
tackled the German legation. He
stood so firmly opposed to the idea of
Rumania rushing into war with Ger
many and Austria Hungary, that his
influence alone, it was said, per
suaded the Liberal ministry against
war. for which the military cast and
urban population was then strong.
Denying that he was a Germano-
phile. but that his position was only
that OF u man with Rumania's inter
ests at heart, Mr.. Marghiloman dis
cussed the political situation in which
Rumania now found itself.
THE temper Of the people has been
rather bellicose," he said, but it is
now realized that there is no good in
going to war without a fair prospect
of gaining either glory or profit
There is no glory in going to war
with Germany, because Rumania has
for thirty years had an understanding
with that country: there is no glory
in going to war with France, because
Rumania is indebted to the Republic
for many things, not the least of
which was Napoleon HIS choice of
Rumanias first king, who just died"
He pointed out that the ties with
Germany were largely industrial with
economic development of Rumania
standing in a large measure as the
work of Germans. The ties with
France were sentimental. but strong.
There is no reason why Run1anla
should go TO war with either France
or Germany" he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
MANY FIRES FROM
LOCOMOTIVE SPARKS
Sixty Per Cent of the Fires in
the National Forests in the
East Caused in That Way.

Washington, Feb 22.-Of the SOB fires
reported by the forest service as having
occurred in 1914 on the national forest
purchase areas in the White Mountains
of New England and the southern Ap-
palachians. 49, or 60 per cent, were
caused by sparks from locomotives
More than half of these fires, or 272, oc-
CURED in Virginia alone, and Of these
2c7 were from locomotive sparks.
Three hundred and seventy-nine OF the
fires were confined to areas of less than
ten acres each, and 2y6 were extinguished
before one-quarter of an acre had been
burned. The total loss amounted to
s2192 and the cost of dre-fghting to $500,
an infiritesimal sum compared with the
value Of the timber and reproduction
protected. AS the areas swept by fire
were mostly cut-over, the greater part
of the damage was suffered by young
growth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

nit,ee in charge is making special
effort 10 have this session prize Win
ner.
William Ireland was at Augusta
Thursday, the guest Of MIR. and Mrs
T r. Hinckley being called there by
the illness of his twin brother, Willis
Ireland.
Judge Rrazzell was at Skowhegan,
Thursday on business.
The Thursday Afternoon Auction
Club members went TO Waterville on
Thursday afternoon, where they were
the guests Of Mrs. Eugene Herring
Getchell street The time was passed
ir the. usually enjoyable manner, anu
the hostess served a light luncheon.
Mrs. Howard WEIGH was the guest of
the afternoon. Mrs. George Page OF
Western avenue, Fairfield, will be the
next hostess.
The Frances Willard Memorial that
was to have been held on Thursday
afternoon, at the home Of Mrs. owen
2. Ames, High street, was postponed
because Of the storm. The meeting
will he held at some future date, and
under the auspices of the W. {. T. Y.
Eugene Bradbury who is employed
at Skowhegan was at his home IN
town, Thursday.
Miss Mildred williams who has been
passing several days Bangor with
friends. was calling in town, Thurs
cav on her way, to Waterville, where
she plans to visit.
James Ingalls, Of Portland. arrived
in town, Thursday afternoon. to pass
q few days as the guest of friends.
Miss Eleanor Priest Of Augusta, was
the guest, Thursday Of Mrs. Rose Holt
Maple street.
Miss Hattie Brophy, teacher in the
winsow schools, was at her home in
town Thursday afternoon. there being nc
session in her school because of the rain
The fire hose was put into use Thurs
day afternoon and the strip Of macad-
am road on Main street in the business
section was washed, greatly helping the
bad walking.
Clyde Savage, who is employed a.
pittsfield. arrived Thursday to pass few
days with his family at West Benton.
Walter Brown, employed at Melrose,
Mass, and graduate Of Lawrence High
school in the year 1913, arrived in town
Wednesday evening to pass few days
with friends He will visit his mother,
Mrs. Eugene Williams, at West Benton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
FAIRFIELD
Emery-Hinds Camp S. of v, In
stalls Oficers-knights of
Forest, No. l, Plan Meet
ing on March II
OTHER EVENTS PLANNED
PERSONAL MENTION

Emery-l1lnds Camp, S. of V, held a.
special meeting Tuesday evening of
this week at Grand Army hall for the
purpose of installing the officers for
the ensuing year. The officers installed
in their respective chairs were as fol-
Toys: Commander Worth L. Brown;
senior vice commander, Ernest H.
Holman: Junior vice, Willis Keene:
camp council, Charles W. Pooler and
Fred L. Howe; Treas, Arthur E.
Howe; guide, Gideon Mayo. H W.
Harris was the installing officer. The
guests included H. w. Harris, H. S.
Vose and James Coombs, all Of Wa
terville, Frank j. Savage and William
L. Holmes of the e. P. Pratt Post G.
a. R., of Fairfield. The work was fol-
lowed by a banquet, which preceded
a social hour. .
"Templeton' Teapot" the funny
farce. will be presented Friday evening
by the Sophomores Of Lawrence High
school in Assembly hall. A social will
follow the play.
Teh Winslow Grange Dramatic Club
will present THE Village School
Ma'am" Saturday evening at the Ben
ton schoolhouse hall, under the aus
pieces Of Benton Grange. The play will
be followed by a social
The monthly meeting of the Milk
men and their wives of Fairfield and
Benton will be held Saturday evening
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Laforest
E. Prentiss at West Benton
The annual ceremonial session of
the knights of the Forest, No. 1, will
take place Friday. March u, at the
Fairfield Opera house. This order,
which IS affiliated with the Masonic
order. is the only one Of its kind. the
purpose of IT being social. The COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
UNIQUE PETITION
FROM SANhToRIuM

lhursoay morning Rep. Lawrence of
I ahi'eiu introduced under suspension
VI the rules a unique petition for the
+ armed Sanator1um. The petition
was addressed to the members of the
Gun House and Senate praying for
IaVoraole action on the resolve in favor
OF the sanatorium and was signed by
eaeh OF the 2S patients now living at
the FAIRFIELD institution. In effect tbs
petition stated that the patients were
looking to the Legislature as the last
hope for the continuance of the sana-
forum which is alternating their suf-
ierlns and affecting cures; il was in
tact a plea for life. The petition is not
only unique in its form and text, but
is almost without a parallel in the
earnestness of its PRAYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

why we should go to war is
matter which is born of conditions
nearer home" The conditions he re-
ferred to were the numbers of Ru-
manians living outside the Rumaniaa
kingdom He charged that those in
the Pennsylvania section of Hungary
had been denied their rights to such
an extent that few of them were per-
mitted to cast a ballot. There were
also some 3,5o00O0O Rumanians IN
Bessarabia who, he said. were on the
verge of being Russianized. In their
instance, Russia had shown more
political sagacity giving the Ru-
manians many important public Of
fees. with the result that the Ru-
manian in Bessarabia feels half Rus
sian even now"
IF the war should lead to political
readjusrments in Europe on large
scale" said the Conservative leader.
, the least Rumania must do in that
case is to take such steps as will re-
tain for her, her present relative posi-
ton. Part of this policy is to incor-
porate into Rumania such Rumanians
as are now without the borders Of the
mother country. The man in the
street believes that we ought to be
able to bring all of them into the ma
tional fold. That is absurd Of course.
We must either take the RuEaanians
of Hungary or those of Russia
Which. is the question is we take any
at all"
His discussion of the situation
showed its complexity. To incorpor-
ate the Rumanians in Pennsylvania
would also include the addition of
some 100000 Hungarians and Ger
mans.
From the viewpoint Of race preser-
walton, there was more urgent need
to reincorporate the Rumanians in
Bessarabia, who were so speedily los
ing home ties Of both language and
customs.
IF we side with Russia, we must
relinquish our intentions regarding
Bessarabia; if we side with Austria
Hungary and Germany we would
have to overlook the Hungarian Ru-
manians.
Il am Of the opinion that an I'M
Outstanding with Italy would be the
best policy. In that case we might
| some time this summer say: Enough
Of this bioodshed-let us have peace
l am sure that in the settlement Of
affairs which would follow Rumania
could present her claims and get them
! honored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
NATIONAL FOREST FIRES CAUSED
j.. AL0SS0F $677,816 IN 1914

Washington, Feb. 22-Fire on the ma
t!onal forests Of the west in 1914 caused
loss to the government Of not quite
$40, 600. 900 board feet of merchantable tim
Der, valued at $50, 1903, and OF reproduc-
ton. or young growth of trees, valued at
1892 4OS according TO statistics just COM
piled by the forest service. There We're
G.605 fires, of which only ! .54o burned over
an area of ten acres or more. About q
per cent of all the fires did damage of
less than 500 each. In addition to the
losses suffered by the government. tim
ben. on state and private lands within
the forests, totaling 2oS,00S.ooo board feet
and valued at s1'5.So2, was lost. The TO-
tai area burned over was 6s0.24 acres. of
which S10.5S3 acres were state and pri-
vaIe lands
withstanding that it was an excer-
tionally bad year for fires, on account OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

feared serious damage if the water
continued TO rise. Houses on both
sides Of Ticonic and the cross streets
even East Of Ticonic
Those whose houses were surround
&c and who suffered some damage were
John Thihodeau, Moses Redington,
William Bushev, Mrs. George Butler
Samue. Erwin, j. Rogers. Joseph But
ler, Ralph Friend Michael Frye. John
tardy. both in his house and plumb
ing shop Andrew PHILIPPE, Thomas
CAR and Samuel Silver A branch
OF the Hayden Brook that comes down
between College avenue and Ticoni,
street also swelled and entered cellars.
especially that of Eugene Landry on
OAK street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
DEMOCRATIC RALLY
AT BIJOU THEATRE

Wards and Z. the Democratic strong
holds in Waterville, united in big raj
~ Thursday evening AT the Bijou theatre
on Water street. Following the first
show Of pictures. which began at Z
o. clock and finished at $50 the party
members of the wards fairly well filed
up the body of the house, attracted by
the waterville Cadet Band and the an
nouncement that hon w. r. Pattangall
would speak. Mr. Pattangan defended
the Democratic administrations of the
past and urged upon the voters the idea
that they should help to continue a bus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

high temperatures, heavy winds. and
prolonged drought, the average loss per
fire was S1o", as against SlS1 in 1911, when
there were Inly about half as many
fires. Eighty-fve per cent of the total
loss was caused Ivy fires in Idaho, Mon
tana. Oregon, and Washington. where
more Than half the timber in all the ma
tional forests stands. Less than one
tenth of one per cent Of this timber was
affected. OF the G 695 fires reported, 1851,
or 500 per cent. occurred in these states,
and of the g. fires causing losses of more
than $1,000 each. 81 were in this region
Lightning was the chief cause, start
ing 2O22 fires; campers came next with
1926. followed closely by railroad loco
motives. with ITO. Incendiaries lighted
40 and the rest were attributed TO brush
burning, saw-mills, etc, or their origin
was unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

were served.
The Unity Club will give whist party
at Murray vestry Friday evening.
Miss Nora Bartlett Greeley has gone
to Portland for short visit
B. j. Libby went to Augusta on bust
ness Thursday.
The Natanis Club viii play the Free
Baptists of Waterville at Messalonskee
hall Friday evening.
Mrs. Lizzie Pratt who has been at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Boynton
for some time. returned to Winsted, Ct,
Thursday. She was accompanied by
Miss Mildred Boynton, Both will. visit
relatives in Wiliimantic. CT, before going
to Winsted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
Funeral Of late Lester Barnes

The funeral OF the late Lester Barnes
was held AZ . 7. NJ. Thursday from the
nome OF Hartland avenue. i.ey. y. r.
Pearson. pastor of the Methodist church,
otticiat ed ocal selections were render
ed by L =. Conant and daughter, Miss
Vera Conant. The bearers were p. j.
Written. Dennis Getchell, ". a. Me
servey. EDWARD Roberts. The interment
was IN Village cemetery.
Charles Z. Nickery and Alvah H. Corn
forth were III TLoradike Wednesday 10
attend th. funeral Of Mrs. Mary J. Corn
forth, wife &c the late Thomas Corn
forth. Her age was 81 years.
HARM II Johnson and Arthur z.
crawford went 10 Bangor Wednesday 10
attend Il meeting Of potato growers
Mrs Freeman Daniels has returned
from Bangor, Where she has been visit
ing NJ Daniels who IS receiving treat
meut al hosnta..
Mrs Etta Martien Of Searsmonth is
visiting her sister, Mrs, +. II. Bean,
George Parks Of Providence +. J.. was
in town Wednesday to visit his brother
I.lewellvn Parks. who is confined 10 the
house by illness.
IT. ana MIS-. w Nj t1IEFltH " III iCoN Z
SATURDAY. for Bos' on, where they Will
visit until Wednesday,. March s. when
they will leave for q two-months trip TO
California They vii ID accompanied by
Nj and Mrs \. 7. BiseloW Of ST. Al
bans.
7. I. Getchell returned Thursday from
Boston. where he has attended the New
England Hardware Association meeting.
Oscar Bigelow. teacher of Grade TX a.
the Grammar school, was confined 70 the
house Thursday by Illness. The school
was closed for the day.
Mrs W Z. Sibley, who is making her
home with her daughter, Mrs. Bert
Small. left Thursday for a visit in Mt
Vernon her OLD home.
The ladies who have been IN charge
of collecting for the aid of the Beigians
closed their room as headquarters in the
Rank block Thursday afternoon. They
will hold q floral sale Friday afternoon
al the store OF VIM. Gray and it is hoped
that the sale will he well patronlzed
Doughnuts and coffee will be on sale.
George Barnes of Brewer was in town
Thursday TO attend the funeral OF his
brother. Lester Barnes.
Miss Euuice Story teacher of express
sion al Nj c. l.. is i'll al the home OF
Rev. and Mrs H. NJ Ford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

"A Modern Wanderer in Classic
Greece" will be the topic of the third
in series of lectures to be given in
the Baptist church Friday evening by Or
Arthur ;. Phelps. the pastor. Two lee
lures already given have attracted large
audiences and there is every reason to
believe that Friday evenings attendance
viii surpass those Of the two previous
lectures which are. by the way, illus
trated with stereopticon views. DR.
Phelps is a very extensive traveller, hav-
ing made q tour Of the world and visit
ed practically every nation
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No School Signal Sounded

The fire alarm whistle blew four
blows shortly before / O'Clock Thurs
DAY, signifylns no school The storm
Was NOT severe enough before classes
We're dismissed 70 warrant the can
collation. Of the afternoon courses. but
me heavy rains made it necessary 10
notify the children's parents that no
return to scnool was desired for the
aft efnoon
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CHELSEA

WEST-Everett Littlefield, accom-
panied by gentleman from New
York, were guests the last Of the
week Of H. l. Hayes on a rabbit
hunting trip, which was very sue
cessful.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Hayes and
Patrick Hayes and son Earl were
among those who attended Pomona 1T
Winslow
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LOCAL NOTICE

There has disappeared some time
since Fen. l. from The Baptist vcstry
q thc steamer "ug. dark blue on one
side ann Gordon plaid on. the other
II was highly. valued by Or. Pepper
and was brought 10 him by his dslugh-
ter J"ssl, from Scotland. ANY one
who win aid towards its recovery will
he rewarded. Mrs G. E. D. Pepper. 80
Pleasant street feb.Sdat
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OAKLAND

The whist party given by the Degree
of honor at the A. o. Z. W. hall
Wednesday evening was well attended.
eight tables being filled. Miss Lulu
Nickerson won the first prize for ladies
and Merle McKusic for men. The conso-
lation prizes were won by Walter Trask
and Mrs. l. Talberth. Refreshments