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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
U. S. Sanitary
Commission Is
Organized for
Serbian Work

Washington, March B.-An American
sanitary commission has been organized
under the auspices of the American Red
Cross and the Rockefeller Foundation
and soon will be at work in Siberia,
aiding in the control and Suppression of
typus fever. which already has claimed
5000 victims there.
The Red Cross announced today that
$4,000 had been furnished for carrying
on this work, which Surgeon General
William c. Gorgas of the United States
army says is the most important sani-
tary development considered in years.
The Siberian government has expressed
its approval Of the aid offered and DR..
Richard p. Strong of Boston, one of
the foremost plague experts in the
Cnited States already is on his way
TO the characterization country
Headed by Dr. Strong the commission
will be composed Of Of. Thomas w
Jackson. Philadelphia; Dr. Hans Zins-
ser, New York; DR.. Andrew ". Sellers.
Boston: DR.. George c. Shattuck, Bos-
ton; DIR. Francis Z. Grinne}l. Boston;
Charles S. Eby, Washington, secretary
and two sanitary inspectors 10 be Sc
lected by Surgeon-Gen Gorgas from
men who has had experience under him
at Panama
Large additional funds, it is expected,
will be required as cholera is threatened
in Siberia and unless checked early may
spread to all parts Of Europe. The com
mission probably will give in tents. Great
quantities Of supplies, especially for dis
injecting work. will be sent and the
equipment will include a motor truck for
transportation of supplies and a steam
laundry.
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CONVICTIONS OF
CAMINETTl and
DICCS AFFIRMED

San Francisco, March l8.-The con-
victions Of F. Drew Caminetti, son Of
Anthony Caminetti, United States
commissioner of immigration AMI
Maurice l. Diggs former state archi-
tect under the Mann white slave act
were affirmed today by the United
States circuit court of appeals. The
opinion was delivered by Presiding
Judge Gilbert and was concurred n
by Judge Wolverton, Judge Erskine NJ
Ross dissented.
Diggs and Caminetti were tried and
convicted by District Judge Van
Fleet in 1912 for the transportation of
Lola Norris and Marsha Warrington
from Sacramento Calf, TO Reno, New,
for immoral purposes.
Diggs was sentenced to imprison-
ment on Mcneil island for two years
and fined $4,000.
Caminetti was sentenced to eighteen
months imprisonment and was fined
$500.
The case was taken to the higher
court on a writ Of error.
The opinion handed down today,
holds that the prosecution had a
right to comment upon the fact that
Diggs was silent upon the movements
of the four principals after they left
Sacramento. and that it was proper
for the jury to consider this silence
as an indication Of guilt or innocence.
Judge Ross dissenting opinion ex-
presses the opposite view.
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BELGIAN ARMY AND FORCES
OF GERMANS NEAR ANOTHER
GREAT CLASH ON RIVER USER

London, March 1S.-l0.25 7. M.-The
next important battle on the western
front, it is believed, will take place
along the river User, held on one side
BY the recently re-organized Belgian
army, and on the other by the Ger
mans.
AS the floods have subsidized the Bel
gians, supported by the warships of
the allies. have already pushed their
line slightly forward and this is al
most certain to lead to counter at
lacks by the Germans and a general
engagement. An artillery duel has
commenced.
There may be a slight delay while
the Germans are waiting for reinforce
ments from Germany. for they have
been using most Of their reserves to
counter-attack the British troops at
St Eloi and Neuve Chapelle and the
French north of Arras, but that a big
clash viii soon come nobody doubts.
French Repuised
The contest for the spur Of Iotre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
COURT SUSTAINS
THE j. s. N. co..
APPEAL POSSIBLE

Boston. March 1S.-Immediately fol-
lowing the decision of the United
States district court today that the
governments suit to dissolve the Unit
ed Shoe Machinery Co, as an unla wfui
MONOPOLY under the Sherman act was
not sustained, United States District
Attorney George w. Anderson started
preparations for an appeal in case the
department of justice decides to take
such a step.
Mr.. Anderson has been requested by
Attorney General Gregory to make a
report on the case to the department
at Washington with a view to posi-
BILE appeal.
Although there is suit pending
against the company on a charge sim
liar TO that decided today, no proceed
inss on it will be attempted, pending
the final disposition OF the civil suit.
The decision of the court today sus-
tains the legality Of the original COM
bination from which the United Shoe
Machinery Co. was organized IN 1899,
and of the acquisition of the business
of more than SO companies and indi-
viduals, together with the validity OF
the company leases and its patent mo-
nopoly.
The decision of the court, which
was composed of Judge William l..
Putnam; the presiding justice in this
circuit; Judge Arthur l.. Brown of
the United States district court Of
Rhode Island and Judge Frederick
Dodge of this circuit was unanimous
on all points at issue.
Judge Putnam in his opinion sus-
tanned the contentious Of the defend
ants that they were protected by their
patent monopoly, whileeJudge Dodge
sustained the various acquisitions and
the original organization of the com
pany. Judge Brown sustained the va
hdity Of the leases, which the govern
ment had attacked as oppressive and
arbitrary.
For some time a decision favorable
to the company had been expected in
financial circles and the stock has been
rising steadily for the past two weeks.
Today it opened at 81 and closed at
e0A.
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MADDEN AND
COOK GUILTY
IN The CASE
OF STECLER

New York. March 1S.-Richard Mad
den and Gustave Cook of Roboken, n
j.. were found guilty today of conspl-
racy against the United States IN and
ing Richard Z. Stegler, a German nav
al reservist, to procure false Amer
lean passport. The jurors deliberateo
for six hours before they reached
verdict. They added to it "a strong
recommendation for mercy.
The pair will be sentenced tomorrow
afternoon and Immediately afterwaro
Stesler, who became the states wit
ness and testified against the two men,
will he called for trial. His counsel
announced today that Stegler would
plead guilty and throw himself upon
the mercy of the court.
The penalty for the offence is
maximum of two years in prison or a
SO, coo fine or both.
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NO DATE FOR
HEARING ON
THAW WRIT

New York, March s.-The hearing on
the writ of habeas corpus sworn OUT IA
behalf of Harry X. Thaw Will nor ce heio
tomorrow as had been planned. NO GATE
for the hearing was set.
Attorneys for Thaw said the nearing
had been postponed because the time was
not convenient to any Of those concerned.
Sheriff Griffinhagen in statement
issued later, said he had been rep
resented by counsel at the conference
and that at its conclusion Thaws at
torneys had agreed to appear before
Justice Blur tomorrow morning anu
make a motion that they be sranteo
an extension of one week. ivNS ksEa
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ASK S35;OOO FROM
BRITISH COMPANY
Omnibus Tax on Monte
rey Left to Ingenuity
of City Authorities
Mexico City Condi-
tons ImprOved-Bat-
tie Begun Near Tam
picO

Washington, March ia
protest was sent by the United
States today to Gen. Villa
against the collection from Am
orleans or other foreigners of
part of a capital tax of a mill
ion pesos levied at Monterey.
The British embassy had
brought to the attention of the
state department a report just
received from Monterey saying
that the British-owned light and
power company there had been
called upon to pay $35, 900 as
its share of the new tax
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19

Dame De Lorette is still in progress,
and according to Berlin, further at
tempts of the French to advance in
Champagne, where they captured an
important ridge north of LIE Mesnile
have been repulsed. The fighting in
tho Argonne forest and the Vosges
has slackened somewhat owing
doubtless to the return Of wintry con-
ditions.
There is little news from the eastern
front, and beyond the fact that the
Russians have again crossed the East
Prussian frontier in the far Northeast
near Tilsit and that they are continu-
ing their offensive against the Aus
TRANS in Bukowina, there is no change
in the situation
DardaneIles Situation
There is a temporary lull in bonn
bardment Of the Dardanelles and
Smyrna according to an Athens dis
patch. The message gave no reason for
this, but it was thought TO be due to
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SECRETARY OF BATH
BOARD ASSESSORS
DIES WEDNESDAY

Bath, Mt, March Specian.-George
W. Hunt, aged 20 years, recorder of the
court, secretary of the board of
assessors and city solicitor at various in
tervals, died this afternoon at his home
on Washington street, Bath. He was
stricken with a paralytic shock Tuesday
afternoon while in his Office and yester-
day suffered second stroke from which
he did not rally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
BRITISH EMBASSY
REQUESTS PROTEST

Washington. March 1s.-The British
embassy late today after receiving ad-
vices from Monterey asked the state
department to protest against Villas
special levy Of 100000 pesos upon
foreigners at Monterey. The light and
power company there, owned by Brit
ish capital, was taxed $4,000.
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Contribution Of S25, 900

New York. March ls.-The Rockefel-
Ter Foundation announced today that it
has made contribution of So. 900 TO the
American Red Cross toward the cost Of
sending the special sanitary commission
TO Siberia.
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FAIR

Boston, March 1s.-Forecast for
Boston and vicinity: Fair Friday:
Saturday fair, becoming unsettled;
not much change in temperature;
moderate variable winds.
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MuRCHIE OF CALAIS CAPT.
DARTMOUTH HOCKEY TEAM

Hanover, y. H., Marcn 1S.-Harris F.
Murchie of Calais, Me-, was elected cap
tain of the Dartmouth hockey team to-
day. He has been a member of the var
sity seven two years.
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Collection Program

Just how the general assessment
was to be apportioned the state de-
partment was not informed, but the
understanding was that Gen. Villa had
laid an omnibus tax on the city, leav-
ing it to the authorities there to raise
the money in what ever way they saw
16, it is said and Is days was the
limit of time in which to raise the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
money.
Department Action

The department has protested Wig
orously, notably in the case of the tas
which Gen. Obregon tried to collect liz
Mexico City recently against any Of
the Mexican factions forcing contribu-
tons from foreigners. Gen. Obregon
needed the protest.
Other advices to the department to-
day said living conditions in Mexico
City were improved; that rail COM
munications from FL Paso probably
would be opened in four or five days,
and that fighting between Carranza
and Villa forces had begun near Tam
pico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
Prosecution Rests

later after the court had formally en-
tered a plea Of not guilty for the
prisoner, the defence having declined
to plead. The prosecution put on 40
witnesses, resting after a copy of the
indictment had been offered as evil
dence.
Marshal on Stand
The defence called United States
Marshal Wilson of Portland and ask
ed him a number Of questions re-
gar6ing the issuance of a warrant by
Judge Hale of the federal court at
Portland, at the request of Canadian
authorities seeking Horns extradition.
All the questions We're ruled out BY
the court and exceptions taken. For
ner Congressman Joseph F. OCon-
nell, counsel for the defence said that
in putting these inquiries he desired
to show that the Canadian government
wanted Horn for an offense in that
country, that the extradition warrant
was being suppressed to make way
for the Massachusetts warrant. This
is a subterfuge," he declared, ION the
part of the government. TO arrest Horn
for something he is not guilty of. The
warrant for extradition he said. was
issued before the warrant was issued
in Boston.
Attorneys Criticism
Leo Rogers assistant federal district
attorney at Boston, declared the posi-
ton take by counsel for the defence
III reference to the Canadian warrant
as the most curious theory of law he
had ever heard expounded in a court.
That a case in the court Of this
country shall be governed by wha,
somebody in Canada thinks Of it is
unheard Of" he declared.
The defence made demands on the
prosecution several times during the
Gay for original documets and two
German flags which We're alleged 20
have been taken from Horn. Assistant
District Attorney Rogers replied in
each instance that they were not in
his possession, but that they might be
in the custody of District Attorney
Anderson. He declared that they could
have been obtained by the defence
had the proper procedure been follow
ed. The defence presented photo
graphic copies of these same docu-
n.ents, obtained from the department
Of justice in Washington. The hear
ing will be resumed tomorrow morn
ing when arguments will probably be
made. 1t is expected that the com
missioner will render his decision as
to the finding Of probable cause before
the day closes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
Senator Murphy's Order
Tire Forest Order

An oder was passed providing for
lie appointment of special commits
S9n Il I'VE. two members from the
Senate and three from the House, to
serve without compensation or ex-
peEs= and to investigate and report to
me next Legislature the means of
Preservation ana conservation of
Maine forests. The order received 4
passsee.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-08-20
Mrs. Motlow Entertains

Mrs. III. E. MotlcHr entertained
with hn informal reception Fri
day fts an ii henor of her
gsaa Mrs Lucien Boothe, of
.gl sinf n. Y
saaIsfpi home vas very
sfsll ssssiy 4 decorated for the oc
csai yailov daisies and ferns
lbeiix used in the large living
room and in the dining room
pinA and purple asters.
| Al the guests entered they
were served punch by Misses
nellie Robins, Virginia Mitchell
and Winnifred Witherspoon, of
Birmingham.
Receiving with Mrs. Motlow
were her mother, Mrs. Booth.
and Mesdames Lucien Booth,
Frank Laney, Spight and Nc
Kinney.
In the cool, spacious dining
room Mrs. Wright and Mrs.
Brown, assisted by Misses Mary
Francis and Cora Belle Wilson,
served tea and sandwiches, and
over the social cup of tea, listen
ing to the music of the victrola
and the conversation of friends,
the August heat without was
forgotten and each went away
feeling that Mrs. Motlow was an
ideal hostess and the occasion a
success. ***
The Tupelo journal., 1915-08-20
A Gard

To the Voters of Lee County
hwould. certainly be lacking in
gratitude should I fail to publicly
express my appreciation Of the
very hearty and liberal support
given me in the> primary of
August 3rd. Four years ago |
received 1862 votes in he frst
primary and in the second y re-
ceived majority. which gave
me the nomination. | gave you
the best service in my power and
offered for reelection. In the
primary just passed you gave me
1908 votes, which nominated me
in the first, This Is ali endorse.
ment of my record in the last
legislature. Words would fail to
express my heartfelt thanks and
the gratitude to you for your
kindness and the confidence you
have expressed in me. My only
The Tupelo journal., 1915-08-20
Reception for Visitors

The Rosebud" set enjoyed a
reception on Thursday evening
of last week at the home of Miss
Minnie Belle Harkey in honor of
her guests, Misses Ruth Jaco, of
Winona, and Mary Weissinger,
of Shelby.
The guests were met at the
door E,y Miss Maggie Riley and
Patrick Wilson, who asked them
to register in a book entitled
Who's Who and Why"
Miss Cora Belle Wilson and
Clay McGaughy served delicious
fruit punch and Miss Mary Fran
els and Britain Rogers presented
the guests to the receiving line
which included Misses Minnie
Belle Harkey. Ruth Jaco, Mary
Weissinger. Messrs Fant Rogers,
Hoyle Dabbs and Grady John
ston. OF fernando.
The entire house was prettily
decorated for the occasion with
growing plants and cut flowers,
pink asters being the chosen
flowers, as the entire color scheme
was pink.
Mrs. David Harkey and Miss
Matte Belle Stone presided in
the~>dining room which was a
bower of psnk asters and the
ices and cakes wsre also plnF'
as delicious as they were beautl-
full. The affair was both lovely
and enjoyable.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-08-20
Alumni Meeting

Nettleton. Miss, August 16. -
The Alumni Association of the
Nettleton High School held its
annual meeting in the home Of
Miss Eva Bryan Thursday even
ing. Each years class was rep
resented by at least one member,
except the classes of 1907 and
1908. The guests were met and
served to punch by Mr.. and Mrs.
J. H. Riley. Afterward the
business part of the meeting was
entered into, being presided over
by the president. Osborne Lowe.
The following officers were elect
ed: President, w. G. Hairston;
vice-president, Miss Lottye Park
secretary, Miss Naomi Burney;
treasurer, Miss Bette Lou WHY
gul. A literary contest was then
introduced by the hostess, after
which delightful ices were serv-
ed.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-08-20
To the People of Lee County

l thank you for the vote given
me in the first primary for the
office of state revenue agent.
received in the state 10, 626 more
votes in the first primary than
my next opponent. Forty coun-
ties gave me the lead, while IL
gave the lead to this opponent
the remaining counties having
given pluralities to Messrs Ev-
ans, Elmer and Rush, who were
left out in the first primary. The
battle is not over. | am in a
second race.
The revenue agents office is
one of great importance to all
the people. | urge my friends
and the friends of Mr.. Elmer.
Mr.. Evans and Mr.. Rush to go
to the polls and vote and say a
good word for me on August "a.
Anything, everything you can do
for me will be deeply appre-
ciated. | am
Your friend,
Stokes V. Robertson.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-08-20
Residence Struck by Lightning

Just previous to the rain which
, fell here between four and five
o'clock Wednesday afternoon a
bolt of lightning struck the resi-
dence of former Senator ]. M.
Weaver on the Belden pike and
did considerable damage. Ap-
parentiy the stroke struck the
chimney on the north side and
went inside the house doing con-
siderable damage to each of the
four corners. The southwest
corner was torn to pieces, the
weatherboarding on a consider
able space being torn to splinters
The plastering in the upstairs
rooms was shaken from the walls
and the windowpanes were
smashed. Fortunately no one
of the inmates received serious
damage. Mrs, Weaver. Miss
Fleta Weaver and one or two
children were in the house at
the time of the shock. Miss
Fleta Weaver at the time was
sitting in the hall beneath the
telephone and received a shock
which stunned her for some
minutes. She soon recovered.
Mr.. Weaver was away from
home at the time.
At the residence of Mr.. w. nj.
Kelly's the shock was distinctly
felt. Norbin Jones and Mr..
Kelly's family were sitting on
the porch of the Kelly residence
and the lightning played all
around them.
George McNiel and his son,
Charles, who live next to Mr..
Kelly were on the front porch
enjoying a watermelon wher
the lightning flashed arounc
them and badly shocked them.
They rushed into the house and
very soon Charlie McNiel's knee
was badly swollen.
AT the Weaver residence the
telephone wires were melted but
fortunately the residence escaped
ffe.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-08-20
Tupelo Golf Club

The local golf club has just
completed play in the first tour
nament for the city champion.
ship. which was won by Mr.. R.
G. Kennedy, with Mr.. J. E.
MotloW as runner-up.
A qualifying round was played
and handsome medal given to
the winner of the low net score.
Three members, |. F. Archer.
H. R.. Archer and C. R. Strain,
tied with a score of Is for 1e
holes. In the play off of tie the
medal was won by H. R. Archer,
with a net score of 80 strokes.
The tournament was based on
a handicap for the members as
follows:
The Tupelo journal., 1915-08-20
Cummings-Mullins

A marriage that came as a sur
Prise Prise vas that ct Ms ) < : Csiaas sssaa
ming, and Mrs. Annie Mullins
which took place the night of
the 18th inst, the ceremony be5
ing said in front of the Method
ist parsonage by Brother Park
as the couple sat In an auto:
The bride is a resident OF TIA
wanda county and is a lady of
fine intellectually and many -ac-s
complishments: Mr., Cummings
is a popular citizen Of. Tupelo and
is receiving congratulations from
his host of friends.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-08-20

In the race for the state senate
in Pontotoc county, Marshall
Adams, q Lee county boy, won
in the first primary over two
popular opponents. Mr.. Adams
has made good in his adopted
county and his host of Lee coun-
ty friends congratulate both him
and Pontotoc county upon the
result Of the first primary.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-08-20
Histrionic Talent

A party gathered at the nome
of DIR. and Mrs. T. +. Elkin
Tuesday evening and were
treated to an entertainment by
childish amateurs who displayed
remarkable fistrionic talent in
presenting performance which
had been arranged and practiced
by the children without assistance
from the outside. The spacious
hall supplied the seating capacity
for the older guests while the
staircase served as first and
second balcony for the children.
The program contained attrac-
tive features, each of which was
rendered beautifully by the little
performers who appeared in
costumes suited to the parts
taken. The children displayed
remarkable composure and fol-
lowing the rendition of each
separate item on the program
encores brought the little ones
back upon the stage and each
was ready for the return appear
ance. While no word of praise
is too high for everyone OF the
little actors, yet all present felt
that little Miss Mary Elliott Boyle
displayed remarkable talent in
her representation of "Nicco-
lini'' an Italian hand organ grin
der with his monkey and tin cup.
Miss Mary Elliott was dressed in
suit of Frank Thomas and her
characterization of the Italian
street musician was perfect.
1t was regretted that Miss
Josephine GSodlett was sick and
unable TO be present.
Miss Dale Raymond accom-.
panied the performers with the
piano while Bro. Park and Mrs.
Elkin handled the curtain. y
The gate receipts will be used
for the personal benefit of the
members of the organization.
PROGRAM
Poppy Song Chorus.
Reading, Uncle Remus' Grandson in
Trouble Mary Elliott Boyle.
Sweeping and Dusting-Chorus.
/ Duet, Butter Cups Francis Elkin and
! Florrie Kincannon.
| Bo Peep-Ruby Elkin.
Song, Daisies-Francis Elkin.
Cinderella Bess Kincannon.
Two Little Girls in Blue-Francis
Eikin and Florrie Kincannon.
The Little Dancer-Josephine Good
lett.
Song, Niccolini Mary Elliott Boyle.
Poem Francis Elkin.
Song, Chinatown, My Chinatown
Bess Kincannon.
Reading Minnie Kate Rogers.
Josephine Goodlett.
Old Woman, Old Woman--Ruby Ell
kin and Bess Kincannon.
Duet, Little Maid. Pretty Maid
Mary E. Boyle and Bess Kincannon.
Ny Country 'Tis of Thee-Chorus.
Mary Louise Kincannon-U Usher.
Clara May Wilson and Laura Clark
Doorkeepers.