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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-11-18

InufSuay-
Special attraction-Francis x. Bush.
man and Beverly Baynes in George
Barr McCutcheon's thrilling drama,
"Graustark," in six reels.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-11-18

HOMEGROWN grape vines, ~
varieties. Special prices on Con-
cords and Wordens. Home Nursely
Co., Richland, Wn. Hu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

The Inward Effects Of humors arc
worse than the outward. They en-
danger the whole system. Hood.o
Sarsaparilla eradicates all humorAf
cures all their inward and outward 81
fects. 1t is the great alterative aud
tonic. whose merit has been every
where established
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
AR00ST00k men
FOR DEPUTIES

Houlton, Me, Jan. 4.-Sheriff Elmer A.
Bryson Of Aroostook county has an
nounced his appointment Of deputies as
follows:
Henry D. Smart, Houlton; Abisha B.
Smart, Houlton; Martin Lawlis, Houlton;
Stephen H. Hanson, Houlton; Ralph H.
Whitney, Houlton: Harry A. Guiou.
Houlton; John A. Brown. Merrill; Ar
thur Moody, Weston; Foster e. Ames,
Macwahoc: George e. Strickland, Fort
Fairfield: Asa M. Pinkham. Fort Kent;
Honore Dumond. Fort Kent; o. X. Story,
Washburn; Xavier Cyr, st. Francis; Levi
H. Gary, Caribou; F. A. Theriault, Vau
Buren,: R. B. Springer. Wytopitlock; Lee
C. Good, Monticello; George A. Barrett,
Bridgewater; Charles H. Erickson, New
London; William H. Bates. Moro; Charles
H. Richardson. Pressure Isle; Joseph l..
Ayotte, st. Agatha; Frank F. Smart,
Weston; Edwin w. Smart, Weston;
Charles d. Ingraham. New Limerick;
George H. McNaily. Ashland; A. L. Cas-
well, Oakfield: John H. Frost. Mars Hill;
Harry Crandall. Oakheld; Alfred C..
Leighton, Limestone: Albert N. Ingra-
ham, Golden Ridge: Wesley Emerson.
Sheridan; Frank. H. Curtis, Sherman
Mills; Miles D. Arbo, Oxbow; Leonard
Dufour. st. David; Frank sirois. Conner
Plantation; Ollie A. Jacobs. Pressure Isle;
H. B. Pratt. Caribou. ~,'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

This Picture Is Shown Each Week at
COLONIAL, 49, " FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
OPERA HOUSE, WATERvLLE.. WEDNESDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05


ping places between the. same points.
The distance is about five miles and
the present fare 20 cents.
Examinations for csrtifieates Of Super.
| intsndenes Grade
Examinations for state certificates OF
superintendent grade are to be given at
Augusta. Machias and Pressure Isle on
Friday. Jan. g. Tho subjects in which
examinations are given ara history Of
education, Maine law school. school
management, methods Of teaching
4chool administration and educational
psychology.
Candidates for the examination must
file. preliminary examinations with the
State superintendent OF public schools.
The preliminary examinations must
show that the candidate has accom-
plished the equivalent Of not less than
two years Of college work and has had
not less than two years experience as
teacher or superintendent. College
gradutes who have completed not less
than two years of an approved course
in education will not be required to Of
fer two years experience az a prelimin-
airy examination.
Examinations for certificates of 81.
perantsndence grade are given semi
annually on the last Fridays Of Janu-
airy and July. No special examinations
are given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
Corporation Certificate. Filed

corporation Certificates Filed
me Following corporations have re.
Gently filed certificates OF organization at
the office OF the secretary of State:
Phalr Company. organized at Lime
stone, for the purpose of buying. sell.
ing and dealing in merchandise and farm
products of all kinds, with $4,000 capital
stock, of which 500 is paid in. officers
President. Henry Phair of Limestone
treasurer, Mark +. Phair of Limestone
Certificate filed Jan. 4, 1916
Island Creek Coal Sales COMPANY. or.
ganlzed at Portland, for the purpose OF
carrying on the business Of buying, SELL
Ing and dealing in coal. coke and other
fuel substances, with $4,000 capital
stock, Of which nothing is paid in. OFF,
GERS; President. E. p. Thompson Of Ar
lington, Mass; treasurer, H. p. Sweetser
of Portland. Certificate filed Jan. 4, 1915
Dora Consolidated Mining Company
organized at Portland, for the purpose OF
acquiring, by purchase or otherwise, real
or personal estate Of all kinds, especially
mines. with $4,000 capital stock, of which,
nothing is paid in. Officers: President
Charles s. Hutchinson of Portland; treas
urer. Benjamin s. Robinson OF Portland
Certificate filed Jan. Q, 1916.
Blynman Securities Company. organized
at Portland, for the purpose Of carrying
on the business and licensing others tc
carry on the business of mining, with
$1,000 capital stock. of which nothing is
paid in. Officers: President, E. p
Thompson of Arlington, Mass. treasurer
H. P. sweetser Of Portland. Certificate
filed Jan. H. 1915.
Southern New Hampshire Agricultural
Association. organized at Kittery, for the
purpose Of holding. operating and con.
Quoting for profit fairs and places Of ex.
hibition OF live stock, with $4,000 capita,
stock, Of which nothing is paid in. OH.
GERS: President Horace Mitchell of Kit.
terry: treasurer. H. A.. Paul Of Kittery
Certificate filed Jan. 4. 1915
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

troll the line of the Grand Trunk from
Mechanic Falls to South Paris. The two
parties met at Oxford, neither having
seen the men. Turnkey Titus of Oxford
county remembered there was a vacant
house at a quarry about 2 IL miles from
oxford and the searchers went there
tracks in the lint snow that had fallen
during the :iight showed that the men
were there. and surrounding the house,
the officers captured them without trou-
Tie.
The men were in their prison clothing
just as they had left Jail. They were
returned to the Jail at 3 o'clock this
morning -------==----..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

COLONIAL, AUGUSTA. -. ......
OPERA HOUSE, WATERvILLE.. :.
There was that in the mans tone
that made John pause before answer
ing. He glanced at the cool, impas.
sive face and caught the CLINT Of the
steady eyes. He took sudden resolu
ton.
II believe you're really interested in
this matter" Dorr said briefly. "Sup-
pose we talk this over before hunting
the taxi chauffeur"
II was merely curious, that's all, y
was the noncommittal murmur.
'4That girl is not her daughter" John
continued. II have reason to believe
that it is Miss Ruth Gallon, the heir
ess to the Master Key mine, whom she
is abducting." His passion blazed
forth in spite Of his self restraint. ~
must find her and save her"
might I ask what relation you are
to the young ladyT asked the detec-
tive mildly. r,er J.
John stared at him and then realized
the oddly of his actions and words.
He briefly explained his position at the
mine and his wardship Of the h0iress.
He also-went into detail as to what he
suspected Wilkerson Of, describing him
carefully.
"He was one of them, sure enough"
agreed the detective. But young heir
esses amt being kidnapped days like
these out Of hotels like this"
II may be Mistaken" John assented
YEARLY. "All know Of Mrs. Darnell
Is from occasional words dropped by
Wilkerson. But suppose we might
get clew as to where they went any
way"
After some search of the long line Of
taxis they came to one which the de-
tectiye identified as the one Mrs. Oar
nell had taken the night before.
Driver, take us where you did those
fares who were in such hurry last
night" the detective ordered.
The chauffeur shook his head. you
can search me for the address," he re-
turned. There wasn't any"
The driver leaned out from his seat
and went on earnestly: you know
how they jumped in and we rolled off.
Well, it seemed 1t was a case Of life
and death, according to the woman,
and stepped on the machine and
fastened some toward the North Pa
cific hospital. But when We got into
Chinatown one of the men hailed me
and told me to drive Just as he said.
He got out here in front with me, and
when we reached certain spot they
all beat it."
"Can you take US to that spot?"
II was just wondering to myself
whether I could find it," was the re-
Spouse. But I'll try"
He threw In his clutch and the car
left the line and started up the hill
toward California street. John Dorr
leaned back against the cushions with
strange sense Of at last being on his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
STATE HOUSE CHAT
Examinations for State Certifi-
cation Of Superintendent
Grade January 20 at
Augusta, Machias,
Presque Isle.
Next meeting Of Governor and coun.
Gil, 10 A. NJ, Wednesday, Jan. 6.

The total number of industrial acct
dents for the year ending July l, 1914
was 974 and Of this number rs were
fatal according to the second biennial
report Of the Department of Labor and
Industry 1913-14) which was filed on
Jan. l with the Governor and Council
With this report there was also the re-
port Of the State board Of arbitration
and Cancellation for the year 1914-15
The report Of the Department of Labor
and Industry presents the statistical
details as gathered and compiled by
the previous administration, John F,
Connolly of Bangor being the commits
sioner at that time.
The three industries having the larg-
est number of accidents were: LIST, pulp
and paper manufacturing with 43O &C
cidents; End, the textile industry with
1T accidents; 3rd lumber manufactur-
ing with 131 accidents.
The report contains summary of
the minors employed in manufacturing
and mechanical establishments during
the years 1912, 1913, and 1914 accord
ing to employment certificates on file
at the office Of the commissioner of
labor and industry on Dec. l
Of each year. In 1912 the total num-
Der of minors employed in the State
between IA and Is years Of age
was 7S3, 1856 per cent. being from
Ia to Is years of age and 66.4 be-
ing from Is to 16 years. In 1918
the total number was 704, 34.2 per
cent. being IA to Is years Of age
and 65.S per cent. being Is to 16 years.
In 1914 the total number was
665, 800 per cent being IA to Is years
of age and $50 per cent being 10 to 16
years of age.
The chief subjects of the report are:
industrial Accidents" Directory of
Manufacturing Industries in Maine"
Child Labor" Labor Organizations. -
and Board of Arbitration and Concili-
alton" The report is now in the hands
of the printer and will soon be ready
for distribution.
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Pardons Granted By Governor ane

The Governor and Council, which
will go out of existence at midnight
Wednesday, during the past two years
granted pardons to three persons who
We're serving life sentences in the
States prison at Thomaston for MUIR
der, Samuel D. Haynes, Daniel p. MUIR
ply and Charles w. G.. Smith. Haynes
had served 35 years for the murder Of
James p. Robbins, a Rockland Police
man, and had petitioned for pardon
seven times before he was finally freed,
a IRISH brother-in-law from the West,
who recently died, furnishing the
money with which to fight the case.
Fewer petitions for pardon were
heard by the present council than by
those Of the past because Of the parole
law passed at the last session Of the
legislature. The last petition for a
pardon to be heard by this council was
that Of T. S. Linn, otherwise known as
Use Cheng Linn, a former student Of
the University Of Maine, at Orono, who
is serving a sentence Of Is years in the
States prison at Thomaston for as
sault with intent to kill by shooting on
Miss Christine Shaw, an Orono girl,
in 1911. Linn claimed that he was at
fected with tuberculosis and that If
freed, he would at once return to his
home in China. but the petitioners in
his case were given leave to withdraw.
Committed to Prison.
The following are the pardons or
Communication Of sentences granted to
persons serving sentences in the
to- OF
Samuel D. Haynes, murder, commit
ted to prison in 1879, from Knox coun-
ty, for life.
Daniel P. Murphy, murder. commit
ted from Aroostook county in 1900, for
life
Charles W. G. Smith, murder, COM
mitted from Knox county in 1881, for
life.
Audubon S. Wilson, granddaughter
committed to prison from Franklin
county in 1911, for Is years.
Arthur Eaton, larceny by embezzle-
ment, forgery and forgery and utter
ing, committed to prison from Cum
berland county in 1912, for six years.
George McGrace, assault with intent
to rape, committed from Somerset
county in 1912, for rape.
Alton Wood, breaking, entering and
larceny, committed from Franklin
county in 1913, for three years.
George H. Atwood, alias George s.
Trip, forgery, committed from Cum
berland county in 1911, for six years.
Committed to Jail.
The following are the pardons or
combinations Of sentences granted
during the past two years to persons
serving terms in the county jails:
Annie Mcdonald of Rumford, COM
mitted to the Oxford county jail at
South Paris for one year for larceny.
Ivory P. Seavy Of Boston, committed
to the Cumberland county Jail at Port
land, for 10 months for larceny.
William F. Lyons of Houlton, COM
mitted to the Aroostook county Jail at
Houlton for one year, for aiding, abet-
ting and assault.
Aglac Deschesne Of Lewiston, COM
mitted to the Androscoggin county Jail
at Auburn, for six months, for single
sale Of intoxicating liquor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

ITO be continued)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
Miss Fay Kingston Mann


Maine friends of Miss Fay Kingston
Mann will be saddened to learn Of her
death last Wednesday at her home in
Baltimore, Md. Miss Mann with her
aunt. Miss Edythe Mann were caught in
a November rain storm while out on a
trial trip in the niece's new racing au-
tomobire. Both developed severe colds,
the aunt dying Of pneumonia within a
few days. 1t is believed the shock of
her aunt's death was responsible for
the. serious turn in the apparently light
illness of Miss Fay Mann. She failed
steadily until her death. The funeral
was held from her home Saturday. An
invalid mother, and her father. Scott
Kingston Mann who is understood to
control large woclen interests. survive.
Both aunt and niece had many acquaint-
ances in Cumberland. Androscoggin and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

..fhtOAY AND SATURDAY
-. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
way toward his goal. He barely heard
his companions murmur, Evidently
they took her into the lower part Of:
Chinatown"
We usually credit the oriental with,
little or no imagination, pointing To-,
his art, his clothes and his language a.
evidences. As the fact runs, even thu
Chinese c0olie uses the faculty Of
Imagination more frequently than hiA
white brother on an equal social plane,
Sing Wah, or Wah Sing, a. he WA
indiferently called, was outwardly y
stolid, duh eyed Chinese Of unoectQanl
middle age His picture-it waaaN tAa
gallery Of every secret service ofRoa1
from Singapore to PhiladelpAia-~W4s|
not less changeless Of expresaion, 16yi
more teciturn than he. Yet ln paeA al
hts somber clothes ana sensrai ar etj
blank stupidity, Sing Wah wasa mani
Of mark, a man with hiatn<y seplseel
with adventure and. not too 1el6aud
with crime.
If the ordinary criminal .epu1a have
an Office or q store he would Quadxup8a'
his profits. But the common FUN Of
rascals must steal and fiy. Thar poatY
Office address Is a hgmenk Qhe4 a$&
not at home when opportunity knoc1h,l
Sing Wah knew this, and - mas Aasl
boast that for thirty yeax1 any one|
who wanted him. either dayaorsnisht.l
could ind him. il
So he sat at the back ofshis little,
store night after night, blinking
through the wooden screen at the "a!
rious customers who came in to trade
or barter. And year after year they
came to his door, the pirate aud the.
thief, the smuggler and the robber. ana
he took his toll Of them and passed
them on. Whittier? Sing Wah never
told. And because he did not tell they
came back with. greater loot and rich
er booty, and he again passed them
through his store to vanish utterly
from the haunts of men and the pur-
view of the police.
Among the many hundreds who had
availed themselves Of Sing Wah's aid
was Wilkerson. who, during dark Pc
RODS Of his career, had several times
run athwart the barriers Of the law
and beef compelled to seek refuge
where he could.
Harry Wilkerson was not fool. In
some ways he was brilliantly endowed.
He recognized Sing Wah's superiority
to all others in the great game Of out
whiting the law. He perceived beneath
the stolid mask the alert, active, stu
dious mind which was ever vigilant,
never forgetful, always intelligently
watching the world that passed before
his filmed eyes. The Chinese had, al
we'll, acknowledged. Wilkerson's adept
ness and persistency. In several deals
they had been partners to their mutual
profit. - -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
ESCAPED PRISONERS
FROM AUBURN JAIL
CAUGHT At OXFORD

Auburn. Me-. Jan. a-Cleophas VAL
lee, Alton vigne and Thier Geo. the
three men who escaped; from Auburn
Jail yesterday morning we're captured
at about . o'clock this morning near
Oxford.
Sheriff Davis was notified by tele-
phonesby Grand Trunk trainmen about
s P. n. that the three msn had Just
been put of q train at Oxford. He, Inn
mediately called up Sheriff Frothing-
ham at South Paris and Deputy Sheriff
Millett at Mechanic Falls and arranged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
State House chat

State Horticulturist A. K. Gardner
was IN Boston on Monday attending a
meeting Of the committee which IL at
work putting into form a Uniform apple
grading and packing law for the New
England States. This was the second
meeting Of the committee. As soon as
the law is put into shape public hear
ing will be held and on this account II
Will be we'll for orchardists to keep In
touch with the progress Of the commit
tea
Recent visitors at the State museum
were: Miss Ethlyn NJ Tucker Mt Yer
non: Mrs. Robert Winterbottom Win
throp; John e. Jackson Everett Mass
w. M. Payson NJ. e. Barker Phillips:
n. 8. Kendall Vera B. Kendall Medford.
Mass; Misses Eleanor and virinia vii.
cox Camden: Miss Inez Hartman. Gar
diner; Lee Davian. Waterville,
H. P. Sweetser. assistant horticulture
ISL VIII speak today before the Nor
way Pomona Grange on the subject
Orchard Problems
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
Petition to Public utiIitie.

A petition was filed Monday after
noon with the Public Utilities Com
mission by Edward J. Hudon, attor-
ney for the petitioners, who are
James M. Rrann and IA others OF Au-
burn, asking in substance a reduction
of the fares on the Portland and Lew
iston interuban railway between Mi
not avenue, Auburn and Danville
Junction: toRether with more STOP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

kennebec counties. passing several
weeks in this State each summer. 1t
was announced recently that Miss Fay
Mann was to marry one of Names
leading young newspapermen. An in
teresting note is made by a Baltimore
paper to the effect that Miss Flurdeen,
professional dancer from California,
who for the past several months has
been Miss Mann's companion. Il to BE-
adopted by Mr.. and Mrs. Mann, at the
request of their daughter -.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23

DR., STOCKDALE wants every l>ersoh VINO
suffers from chronic disease-it makes no
difference how bad the case or how longthey
have suffered, to call and consult him. He
will make a thorough examination, tell ex'
actIy what can be done, whether durable OF
not, how long it will requiresand all about IL
He treats only chronic diseases. He has de-
voted twenty years Of his life to the study
and treatment Of
Chronic Diseases Of the Eye, Ear, Nose.
Thr at, Lungs, Stomach. Liver, Bowels and
Kidneys; also Catsrrh. Constipation, Rheum.
stism. Ri .od and Skin Diseases; Piles and oil
Rscta' Diseases.
DIR. STOCKDALE has q system OF treat
ment which he believes Is the best known
for chronic diseases. He ID able to cure many
cases that have resisted other treatments.
He does not undertake any case that he
thinks Is incurabie, and willltell the patient
candidly.
HEHAsA SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR
NERVOUS AND PHYsICAL'WEAKNE
OF MEN, WHICH HE WOULD LIKE TO
EXPLAIN IN PERSON. CALL AND GET
HIS OPINION AND advice FREE OF
CHARGE.
II for any reason you cannot visit'htm per-
sonalIy, write him for an examination blank
Address:
DIR. B. A. STOcKDALE,
Utica Building Des Motnes. Iowa
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23
Notice Of Final Report by Administrator

In the District Court OF HoWefd county,
lows.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Nellie Powers,
Deceased.
To tie heirs OF Anna Gibbv deceased. and
to the heirs of Fannie A. DAWSON deceased.
and to H. s. Strandueas, adminntrator OF
the estate of Fannie A. Dawson, and TO John
w Rice and any unknown heirs OF Nellie
Powers deceased, and to Thomas COnry:
You and each Of you are hereby notified
that w, II. Tillson a. administrator OF the
estate OF Nellie Powers deceased, Will on or
before May 9Th 1918 file IN the ONCE Of the
Clerk Of the District Court In and for
Howard County, Iowa, hts hnai a., r,epoft e
said final report he approved BY the Court,
and that he be discharged - admlnhuatori
and his bond exonerAted.
That said matter will come on for hearing
at the Court House In the city OF Cresco,
County OF Howard. state OF lows, st the
mencing May 18th. 1915, and that on the first
day OF said term or ~ soon thereaNer rs IL
may be reached in the order OF business, the
matter will be presented to he court, an
order made as asked for unless objections
are filed az inst said report and against the
approval thereof
w. II. TILLSON.
Administrator Of the Estate OF Nellie
Powers. Deceased.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of John N. Henkes Deceased.
Notice Ii hereby given. That the subscriber
has been duly appointed executor Of the
Esfate Of John NJ. Henkes, late Of Cresco Ia
the County Of Howard, state OF lows,
deceased, testate, and has taken upon MIN.
SELF that trust by giving bonds Is the law
All persons having demands upon the
Estate Of said deceased are required 20
the said Estate are called upon TO make
nav ment to WM HEEKES,
r Executor of said Estate.
Dated, Cresco, lows, March IL, 1919. ,.,
D. D. Murphy & Son, Attorneys. S2tS
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23
AlIea's foot-fase for the Troops.

Over 100, 900 packages of Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder to shake
into you. shoes, are being used by the
German and Allied troops at the Front,
b ecause it rests the feet and makes
walking easy. Sold everywhere, 25c.
For FREE sample, address Allen S. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, N. Y. 33t4
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23
ASSEMBLY RECORD
NOW UP TO People
More Than ESQ New Laws
Are Enacted
TWO LIQUOR MEASURES Lost

Republican State Candidates Numec-
ous-Miller May Be Democratic Can.
didate for GOvernOr-COnstitutfonal
Amendments Are LOst-WOmen Are
Near Vote by NOrdyke Measure
Reorganization Bill Killed = Some
Road LegislatiOn-Did Not Disturb
Capitol ExteEsion-Big Sums Go to
Schools.