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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
FIRE At WINDSOR
Dwelling Of AIonzo Rogers Destroyed
Loss $c0oo-Partial In
surance

Windsor, Me-. April 2o.-(SpeciaD.--
The dwelling of Alonzo P. Rogers near
Windsor Corner, consisting Of story
and a half house and ell, was destroy
ed by fire at about $50 this morning.
together with a portion Of the house
hold goods. the rest of which. however.
were saved by the efforts of the mem
bers of the household and the neigh
bors. The barn, which is located on the
opposite side Of the road, was saved.
The fire caught in the ell Of the
house and is supposed 20 have been
due to . defective iue in the kitchen
chimney. The wind was blowing gale
at the time and the lack Of FIRE APP
paratus in the town prevented any
thing being done to save the building.
The estimated loss is about $1,000, with
an insurance Of 500 in the Macomber.
Farr 4 Written agency in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Joseph DUDE. aged Al years and liv-
ing at 102 Northern avenue, sustain
ed a compound fracture Of the left leg
Tuesday noon through being kicked By
a horse, as the result of which he will
be disabled for long time. Mr. DUDE,
who was employed at the pool room
Of John Terrio a short distance above
the corner Of Watet and Bridge streets,
had started home for dinner and had
been asked by man who was driving
meat cart to ride. Near the foot Of
the hill on Northern avenue Mr. DUDE
decided not to ride any further, and
as he stepped from the wagon to the
e: ound the horse kicked and struck
him on the left leg, with the result
above stated. Plummers ambulance
Was called and the injured man taken
to the Augusta General hospital,
where the fractures We're reduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Monday, May 3. will bring a change
of train schedule on the Maine Cen
trail Railroad by replacing some Of
the trains which were cancelled Dec.
IS, 1914. the principal change on the
main line being the return to service
of Train 127, the second eastbound
Pullman leaving Augusta at 3.c9 A.
NJ. II is expected that this train will
leave Augusta at about the same time
as before it was cancelled and that it
will cross here Train No. S. the west
bound Pullman now leaving at 30S A.
n. daily, except Mondays. 1t is un-
derstood that the summer schedule Of
trains will go into effect June q, and
that it will be similar to that which
gave such excellent service last sum
mer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
MADISON
Special Townmeeting Next Sat-
urday Will Discuss Bridge,
SchooIhouse Lot and
Road Machines
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT TOWN

Warrants have been posted for a
special townmeeting to be held next Sat
urday afternoon in Union hall TO act
On the report OF the committee appoint
ed at the annual meeting to see what
repairs were necessary on the bridge
and atutments in East Madison village,
also to see if the town will raise any
money to build concrete walk in East
Madison. Other articles Of interest are
10 see if the town will vote to buy a
schoolhouse lot in this village, and see
if the town will vote to buy two road
machines.
Indian Spring Lodge, ]. o. o. F., will
observe anniversary Sunday by attend
ing service next Sunday afternoon at
the Free Baptist church. The address
will be delivered BY Reuel Robinson of
Camden. and Miss Florence Walker will
act as vocal soioist.
Mr.. ana Mrs. NJ c. Adams and son.
Vance. who were called TO Mechanics
Falls last week by the death of a friend,
returned Monday to Madison.
Miss Della Hayden. who passed sun
day and Monday with relatives in Mad
ison, returned Tuesday to Portland,
hIitit SIG ID ciupiOs eu DIS SleNO-
grapher.
c. A. Lander has a crew of men at
work excav lting a cellar for a new
residence on Heald street
MIS-. F. W Maxim left Tuesday for
Lewiston. where she Will make a brief
visit with relatives.
William Dilwor,h has recently accepted
4 position as clerk in the II. 6. Dyer
store. Mr.. Hilworth he's for several
years been employed in the same capac-
ity in the E. ". Weber Mercantile CO..
store.
Air. and Mrs Gardiner Will passed
the Weekend with relatives in Water
willie. returning home Monday night.
Euclid Lodge, F. and A. NJ worked
the First degree on one candidate at the
regular meeting Monday evening.
Mrs. G. W. Aarden, who has been in
Portland for the past few days. return
ed Monday to her home in Madison.
Paul Means, a student in Harvard Is
spending a few days vacation at his
home in Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
P|TTSF|ELD
The seth Anniversary of Odd
Fellowship Will Be Observ.
ed Next Sunday by the
Local Lodges
FOUR CASES INTOXICATION
BEFORE MUNICIPAL COURT

The 96th anniversary of Odd Fellow
by the local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs,
who will attend the morning service at
the Methodist Episcopal church to listen
to a sermon by Vim. W. Cutter Of Port
land, secretary Of the Grand Lodge Of
Odd Fellows. The members are requested
to meet at $50 "A. NJ. in Odd Fellows
hall to march to the church in a body.
Mrs. Julia Smith, who has occupied
her home on Manson street for a num-
Der of years. is disposing of her furniture
and will soon leave for Newport. where
she will make an extended visit with
her daughter. Mrs. Arthur Lander.
Miss Gwendolyn Griffin, who passed
Sunday and Monday with her mother,
Mrs. T. NJ. Griffin. returned Tuesday to
Augusta.
Miss Ruth Pearson, who has been
spending a vacation with her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. n. r. Pearson, has gone
to Hartford, where she is engaged in
teaching.
Frank Rowell of Auburn, formerly of
this town. has been spending a few days
here on business.
Mr.. and Mrs Ansel Decrow of Brooks,
who were called here by the death Of
Mrs. ANGELA J. Bracket, returned home
Monday.
Rev. L. W. Coons Of Haverhill. Mass,
who will give the sermon at the installa-
ton Of Rev. A. E. Wright Wednesday
evening, will be the guest Of Mr. and Mrs.
W. L. Pushor. Mr.. Coons was formerly
pastor Of the Universalist church in this
town. leaving here for Augusta and later
for Haverhill
Mrs. Florice Marden. who has spent the
winter In Boston for the study Of music,
rsturned home Tuesday.
]. W Manson was o businer.. caller
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
NEW FARMERS UNION
Organized Monday Evening at East
Newport by c. e. Embree

c. E. Embree Of the Maine department
Of agriculture organized Monday evening
at East Newport new farmers union
with the following officers: President. j.
H. Bulge: vice president. c. l.. Prescott:
treasurer, c. E. Burlock: secretary, c. B.
Houghton; directors, ]. H. Bulge. c. E.
Burlock. E. c. Work. George H. Derby,
". T. Holt Of Plymouth, Fred G. Hans
comb. E. o. varney Of Plymouth.
April Is Mr.. Embree will organize a
new union at Perry in Washington coun-
ty, and one April o at Hinckley, Somer-
set county. He will address Grange
meetings as follows: April . at Bridg
ton. April q at West Bradford, May at
Milo. May at Mt. Vernon and May
at Bingham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
Tuesday in Augusta.

Tuesday in Augusta
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Porter of North
Arson, who have been guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Russell, returned home
Monday.
the week in Bingham.
Mrs. w. D. Morrow of Bangor has re-
turned home after short visit with her
daughter, Mrs. VIM. Cargill.
Miss Mary Moulton. who is training at
the Trull hospital in Biddeford. is visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Moultof,.
Rev. n. r. Pearson, who has been pas
tor of the Methodist church in this town
for the past four years, has received
his appointment for another year.
c. E. Henry was a business caller Tues
day in Winterport.
Bryant Anderson, who has been visit
ing relatives in town, returned Tuesday
to his home in Hartland.
Four men were before the local court
Tuesday for intoxication. One paid a
fine and was released. The others re-
ceived the usual Jail sentence.
Mrs. Caroline Spollett, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. McGilvery,
returned Monday to her home in Etna.
Miss Cora Mosher is taking the census
of town scholars Of the ages Of 5 to q.
Miss Maud Bracket, who spent the
week end with her mother, Mrs. Mary
Bracket, returned Tuesday to Water
ville
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Carpenter Of
Boston, who have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Judson Nichols at the Lancey
House. returned home Tuesday.
Prof. Oldham. principal OF n. c. l., will
speak in behalf Of the school at the in
stal1ation exercises at the Cniversalist
church Wednesday evening. Harry E.
Coolidge will represent the executive
board Of the parish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
FOR UPSET STOMACH, INDIGESTION,
GAS, HEARTBURN -PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN

ed. please, for your sake, try Pape's
Diapepsin. It's so needless to have a
favorite food meal. then take little
Diapepsin. There will not be any dis
tress-eat without fear. It's because
Pape's Diapepsin really does" regu-
late weak, out Of order stomachs that
gives it its millions Of sales annually.
Get large fifty-cent case of Pape's
Diapepsin from any drug store. It is
the quickest, surest stomach relief and
cure known. 1t acts almost like magic.
1t is a scientific. harmless stomach
preparation which truly belongs in ev-
cry home.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
Mn. Sarah Il. seaIs, Everett, Mass.

Mrs. Sarah II. eeaie, Everett, Mass.
Word has been received Of the death
Monday morning at Everett, Mass. Of
Mrs. Sarah H., widow of the late Eben
F. Beale Of this city. Mrs. Beale was
70 years Of age and the survivors are
two sons, Frank Of Everett and John
Of Revere. Mass. and one daughter.
Harriet Of Everett, also one brother.
Charles D. Cony Of Augusta The re-
mains will be brought to Augusta this
evening and funeral services will be
held at / o'clock Thursday afternoon
at the residence Of Harry Cony IS
Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
Time it! In five minutes
your sick, sour stom-
ach feels fine.

Sour, sick. upset stomach. indiges-
tion, heartburn, dyspepsia; when the
food you eat ferments into gases anc
stubborn Jumps; your head aches and
you feel sick and miserable. that's
when you realize the magic In Pape's
Diapepsin. It makes stomach distress
go In five minutes. II your stomach is
In d revolt-if eou can't get It regusat-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
Bankruptcy DISCHARGES.

Discharges from bankruptcy have
been allowed in the cases Of:
Earle G. Emery. Waterville.
John Carlow, Old Town.
Fred A. Blackden, Mars Hill.
R0aahd g. Thurston. Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
Funeral Of Walter Packard, East Win
thrco

The funeral of the late Walter
Packard was held at o'clock Tuesday
afternoon at the home in East Win
throp in the presence Of relatives and
friends. Rev. Edward S. Longley of
East Winthrop officiating. and inter-
ment was made in the family lot IL
East Winthrop. The bearers were
Lewis Cleaves. Roy Leavitt. William
H Hewett and Ernest Hewett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
JACK JOHNSON is
ON WAY TO SPAIN

Havana. April 20.-Jack johnson, the
former champion heavyweight pugil-
list, and his wife sailed today for
Spain. johnson intends OF proceed to
England. johnson says he will return
to Havana in June and open a gym
nasium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Members Of Henry G. Staples Aux.
Hilary No. IS. who are to assist at the
banquet Thursday evening will please
be at the hail early. Every meRfber
bring cake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Chester A. Fuller has leased the n.
W. Wiswell cottage, Camp Araquipa,"
at Pine Bluff, near the north end Of
Cobbosseecontee, for the season, and
will occupy the same early in May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Price return
ed Monday evening to their home in
this city. after having enjoyed Sunday
and the holiday with relatives in
Richmond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

District No. IL viii hold the district
meeting with r. B. Capen Rebekah
Lodge, No. 50, this Wednesday after
noon and evening. The meeting will
open at 8 o'clock in the afternoon and
supper will be served at o'clock. The
evening meeting will open at AS with
degree work by Eureka Lodge staff OF
Gardiner All Rebekahs are cordially
invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Funeral services for the late Horace
Bartlett were held at 1890 Tuesday
at % Oak street. Rev. c. D.
Boothby officiating and interment
was made in Riverside cemetery, East
SIDE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

The funeral Of the late Thomas Nc
Rae Will be held at 3 O'Clock Thurs
Gay afternoon at the home 8 eros.
by street place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Green Street Methodist church will
meet at $50 Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. kervin Hanks. Il Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

John c. Coughlin, who is taking q
eourse Of study at Harvard Law School.
Is home for a week and will pass the
hMe with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Coughlin on Cony street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
LOCAL BRIEFS

A new telephone has been installed
In the mayors Office at City hall, the
call foc which is $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Pearl Hubbard Of Washington was in
the city Tuesday on business matters
and called on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Bowdoin Cony Of Albion was among
the business visitors in Augusta Tues
day for a portion of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

The number of women to each 1000
men in the United States in 1910 YVES
934. In England. Germany and France
the women predominate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Hon. ard Mrs. Fred G. Kinsman left
pn the Tuesday afternoon express for a
visit Of a few days N Boston and yicin-
IT,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21
LOCAL NOTICE

Modern Dancing, Odd Fellows Hall.
Augusta, every Friday evening. In
suuctors Isaacson and Byam.Apr21dts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Henry B. Davis Of North Windsor
was in the city Tuesday on matters OF
business,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-21

Lafayette cochraae. Oakland.
William Drew. Weston.
Milton G. Gatchell. Lewiston.
Della Deasys Presque Isle.
Edwin E. Devcreaux. Portland
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
SMOOT SAYS ALL
WILL BE LOVELY
Republican Senator Declares
Convention of G. o. P. Will
Be Love Feast"

WASHINGTON, Dec. p. - The
next republican convention will be
love feast" according to Sen.
Smoot of Utah. one of the repub-
lean leaders of the senate.
The convention of 1912 and all
its animOsities and all its friction
will be forgotten next year" Mr..
Smoot said Monday night. The re-
publicans will be united once more.
So far as the so-called old guard
is concerned, it Will support the
nominee of the next convention.
am quite confident that If either
former Sen. Knox or Justice Hughes.
both OF whom would be supported by
Col Roosevelt, according 10 report,
should be nominated, he would have
behind him every republican in the
country"
Senators and representatives now
in the city were very chary Monday
about discussing the action of former
Pres't Roosevelt in attending the
dinner given a few night ago by
Judge Gary
Sen. Clapp Of Minnesota said:
Il see no political significance in
the dinner. Col. Roosevelt has had
enough experience with those gem
tlemen to withstand their blandish-
ments. He is fully capable Of tax
ing care Of himself in their company
or any other"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
NEWS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

prizes on the hens. In the English
class j. NJ. GOss OF this city first
cock. first, second, third and fourth
hens. and first old hen and second
young hen in Bun Orpingtons. ID.
NJ Barber had third cOckerel and
third young hen with the same birds.
and J. 5. Barton had fourth cockerel
and fourth pullet. Mr.. Goss secured
the sweepstakes prize for the best
display in the English class and a
special prize for his exhibit Of the
best Buff Orpington hen. He was
also given the prize for the best Buff
African goose.
Mrs. j. S Barton secured first
cockerel prize and first. second. third
and fourth prizes for pullets with
her pen Of white Japanese SiIkies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
PLYMOUTH, IND.

Sunday was a great day at all the
churches. the various choirs having
prepared special Christmas music.
and the pastors gave sermons full
Of the spirit of Christmas. The
Presbyterian quartet gave a very
beautiful cantata at the evening ser
vice and the Christian choir told the
story Of the birth Of Christ in art,
scripture and song.
The ladies' societies Of the church.
es, and the citizens with the Red
Cross committee raised money and
sent Mrs. Sarah Hutchinson and her
daughter Maude TO British Columbia
where they will live with relatives
in an effort to regain health and
strength. They left Saturday even
ing and will reach their destination
Tuesday night
a very pleasing entertainment was
given at the Reformed church Fri
day evening, when the Weekday
Workers. a class taught by Gladys
Hoover, gave a cantata. The Festi-
val of Happy Days. The young girls
Of the class have very good voices
some OF the singers Of the future
might be found.
John A. Leffert and Miss Nina
Siddall were married by Justice
Shakes, Saturday and left for Walk
erton at noon where they have a
home furnished and waiting for
them. Mr.. Leffert was formerly Of
Argos. but Miss Siddan was raised
in Plymouth and has a host Of
friends here
Miss Mary Hoham, who has been
teaching in the State Normal schools
Of oregon. returned TO spend the
holidays with her mother Mrs. John
Hoham.
A marriage license was issued TO
Waldo r. Keller. South Bend, to
Minnie Z. Stoneburner. Tyner.
Word vas received of the death
of Charles Stansbury Of Argos. He
was a brother OF the late Upton
Stansbury and Mrs. Jacob McDuhie
and Mrs. O. G. Soice are nieces.
L. SOuthworth remains very i'll at
his home on Plum st.
Leroy StaIey leaves Tuesday for
Oklahoma City where he will re-
main for some time with his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Morrison. ON Friday a
large company of his relatives and
friends met at the home Of William
Freed and enjoyed a big Christmas
dinner in honor of Mr.. Staley.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
APPROP RIATIONS
MADE FOR YEAR
County Council Allows S..
O20.39 for Court House
Expenses.

An appropriation OF S3.020.39 to
cover court house expenses during
the remainder OF the year. and an
appropriation OF 81, 500 for the In
terstate Fair association 20 cover the
cost Of premiums expended for agri-
cultural displays was allowed by the
county council which met yesterday
afternoon.
In the general appropriation COW
ering the expenditures for the re-
mainder Of the year the various
items listed are. Sis. truant Off
Ger; $40. janitor; S1.137.36. sup
plies for fuel. light, etc. for court
house; $4,000 for the grounds about
county Jail. Improvement tax. etc. :
S227.27. for supplies for the county
jail; S237.42, orphan poor; $1,000.
state institutions; S14. highways:
S2.15, salary and expenses for county
agent.
An appropriation Of s126.54 for
the superior court. $50 for special
judges. and $1,000 for insanity in
quests for the coming year was
made.
Specifications for the redecoration
Of the county Jail were made Mon
day by the board OF county commits
siOners Monday. The plans call for
"a complete overhauling OF the Jail.
The board also allowed 500 attOr-
ney's fees TO Milo b. Slick Of Walk
ertOn. counsel in the Charles L.
Wright drainage case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH.

Mrs. Henry Kephart visited friends
in Niles Friday.
Lots Wilson was a weekend guest
OF Florence Bolinger in Niles.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burgoyne. and
Edward Burgoyne OF South Bend
were here Friday called by the ill
ness OF their brother. w. r. Bur
goyne.
harrison Newton was business
visitor in South Bend Friday.
II. ]. Ansley OF the Twin City Mill
ing Co. St. Joseph. was a visitor at
the poultry show Friday evening.
d. NJ. Benson attended a meeting
Of the I. o. o. F. lodge in South
Bend Friday evening
The other game between the first
teams OF Niles and Benton HarbOr
High school teams. resulted in a
victory for Niles-score 20 to Il. A
special car on the interurban line
carried the Benton Harbor crowd.
Miss Alice Antisdale OF New York
city was a guest at the Henry KEEP
hart home several days last week.
Miss Antisdale was enroute home
from a visit at the Panama-Pacific
exposition.
Frank Cleary, county surveyor of
St. Joseph, was a business visitor
here Friday.
Contractor Frank Wollam, with a
force Of men, is working on the new
buildings for Hinckley's Heading
factory. They have finished the Of
flee building and are now working
on the mill. 32x4S, with engine room
2Ox3O. Roy Dec, Fred Wright
George Walker and Charles Euson
are helping Mr.. Wollam.
Wellington Fletcher. the general
superintendent Of the factory is on
the grounds. buying bolts and tim
Der. They expect to be ready for
work the first Of March.
At the regular meeting of the f.
& A. NJ. lodge, the following officers
were elected: Master, Harold Ny
ers; senior warden, A. EldOn Feath-
err: junior warden. Clayton w. Helm;
treasurer. Clyde Spaulding; secre-
tary, j. /. GOrham; senior deacon,
Fred Brown; junior deacon. Walter
Fl. Edison; stewards. III. Page Boone,
3
niger; representative, Jesse Wollam;
tyler Levi Farley Installation Of
officers was held the same evening.
Frank Starkweather of Niles was
a business visitor here Friday.
Postmaster J. G. Hoopingarner
brought home his wife from South
Bend Sunday where she has been
under treatment at the 81. Joseph
hospital for several weeks. She is
improving nicely.
DR.. W. r. Bullard was business
visitor in South Bend Friday
William McMullen has gone to
Lewiston. Pa. for two months
visit with relatives.
Mai. Murdoch circle will hold
their regular meeting Thursday
afternoon, Dec. %, in the C. A. r..
I hall.
Two games Of basket ball were
played in Niles Friday evening. one
1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
CREW Of GENESSE
IS IN NEW YORK
Say British Naval Flag Hoist
ed Above American When
Ship Is Taken.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The crew
Of 10 OF the steamship Genesee of
the American transatlantic Co. ar
rived here Monday on the steamer
Korona, on which they were sent
from St Lucia by the American con-
sui.
Nils Anderson and Alfred Peter
son. firemen. gave additional details
OF how the Genesee was captured by
the British converted cruiser Mi
mora and taken into St. Lucia by
prize crew.
They said that the Genesee. with
5000 tons Of coal from Norfolk for
Monteviedo. was halted by the
cruiser on Nov. S. Ar officer and
prize crew were sent aboard and
they took possession Of the vessel.
The American flag was not removed
from the Genesee, but a British
naval flag was hoisted above it. The
crew was asked if they would work
the ship into St Lucia and this they
consented 10 do, the vessel arriving
there on Dec. 1. The coal was dis
charged on the dock.
The crew were sent TO a hotel and
their expenses previous 70 their leav-
ing on the Korona paid by the Brit
ish. Capt. Find Rasmussen and his
officers remained at st. Lucia, Ander-
son said. and he added that when
they left il was understood the Gene
see was to be sent TO ENGLAND.