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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06
BELFAST
Little Doggie of Summer n1si.
dent That Ways His Tail De-.
ightfully Is Complains o y
Doing Other Thing
Not So Nice
MIDSUMMER FAIR A SIC
CESS IN ALL WAYS

Mrs. Guy F. Bragdon, Charming.
young dancer of New York, summerinx
at North Searsmont, appeared in the mu-
nicipal court Wednesday afternoon to
answer to charges brough. by William
Knowles of that town in regard to the
attacks of her dog Taca, a full-blooded
Airedale. worth. she says, $50. The
complainant stated that he had been at
tackled and had witness to prove it.
Mrs. Bragdon made general denial and
didn't see how anyone could be afraid
of her doggie for he always wagged his
little tail and was most friendly. OF
course he was a thoroughbred and high
strung and all that, but perfectly HARM
less just the same If one understood him.
Judge Lord read the law to Mrs. Brag-
don. pointing out just what the statutes
regarding the keeping of a vicious dog
were and with her promise to comply,
he deferred judgment. Mrs. Bragdon.
whose husband is a theatre manager in
New York, made fine impression on
the assembly and all were convinced that
she meant to do what was right in re-
gard to her pet. She was ACCOMPANIED
by large number from North Sears
mont and the verdict of the judge seemed
to meet with the hearty approval OF all
Ihe annual midsummer fair given by
the ladies' OF the North church parisb
IN the vestry Wednesday was srea,
success and about SO was netted. The
following ladies presided at the tables
Aprons. Mrs. Frank J. Wiley: food, Mrs
W. c. Shaw and Mrs. Adella Limeburner
oaSs' MRS. NJ G. Hill; candy, Mrs. Her
Der L. Seekins and Miss Stoddara: fan
~ articles. Mrs.. ]. C. Pilsbury. Mrs II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06
NATIONAL FORESTS
TAKE IN $2,5oo,ooo
Timber Sale, Grazing, and 9th
er Receipts for Fiscal Year
Show Gain of More Than
$4,000

Washington, Aug. 4.-The National
forests turned into the U. S. Treasury
during the fiscal year ended June 80.
1915, nearly $2.50O,o00. an increase of
more than $4,000 over the receipts of
the previous year. according to a
statement just issued by the Forest
Service. The timber sales, which
amounted to $1,164000. yielded on ac-
count Of the depressed condition of
the lumber industry about $4,000 less
than those of the previous fiscal year.
but the gain was made possible by
larger revenues from other sources.
The grazing receipts, which totaled
$1,125,O00. increased $4,000 over last
year, and the water power receipts,
which amounted to not quite 100000,
showed an increase of nearly $4,000.
The decentralization Of the turpen-
tine industry on account Of the wars
curtailment Of the naval stores mar
ket caused the receipts from the sale
of turpentining privileges on the Ma
tional Forests to drop to about $4,000.
as against nearly $4,000 last year.
The sale Of special use permits, under
which all sorts Of enterprises, from
apiaries to whaling stations. are oper-
ated on the Forests, yielded nearly
$4,000. an increase of $1,000 over last
year. There was a decrease Of nearly
$4,000 in the revenue derived by the
settlement of trespass cases in which
Government timber had been cut
without intent to defraud. the revenue
from this source being only a little
more than $4,000. More than $4,000.
however. was collected from other
timber trespass cases. Grazing tres
pass cases yielding nearly $4,000, an
increase of about $1,000; occupancy
trespass cases. which occurred in only
one Of the seven forest districts, turn
ed in something less than $3.50; about
$50 was derived from turpentine tres
pass cases, and $3.50 from fire trespass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06

Trustees Of the State tuberculosis
sanitoria, acting under the law Of the
last legislature authorizing the State
to purchase, lease or build sanitoria
for the care Of tuberculosis patients,
are to meet Friday afternoon in BAN
gor. They will be in session in Ban
gor and afterwards will inspect the
sanitorium at present conducted by
the Bangor Anti tuberculosis Associ-
alton. This sanitorium they may pur-
chase for the State, although as yet
they have taken no formal vote to do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06

Norridgewock, Me-. Aug. 5.-(Spe-
F. Eaton Of Cakes, N.
D., was the center Of interest at the
50th anniversary Of the founding OF
the Eaton Boarding and Day school
which was observed Wednesday at
ternoon and evening by the Eaton and
Norridgewock Alumni Association.
Practically the whole Of Norridgewock
and many from other towns and
states gathered to do honor Wednes-
day evening to this venerable man now
more than IS years of age, who in his
young manhood founded and made
prominent this old school.
Afternoon Gathering
The afternoon gathering was in the
old school building which had shell
tered the school from the beginning
but is now used by the Norridgewock
High school. There at O'Clock Mr..
Eaton had the honor of calling the
old pupils together as in former days
and gave words of greeting. Election
Of officers followed, with Clarence
Weston. the retiring president presid-
ing. Warrington p. Kidder Of Jamaica
Plain, a consulting engineer and a
manufacturer of carbureters, was
elected president; Henry Newton,
New York, first vice president; Ed
ward Hilton, Norridgewock, second
vice president; James w. Witherell.
Oakland, third vice president; Miss
Hattie Longley, Norridgewock. secre-
tary and treasurer: executive commit
tee Fred Jewett, and Hattie Miller OF
Norridgewock, Thomas Head Of Port
land, Mrs. Florence Waugh Danforth,
Skowhegan, Ira B. Hilton, Norridge-
wock.
Resolutions
Following the business the meeting
was given over to some fun. L. L. Wal
ton, Esq, Of Skowhegan presented a
series of resolutions. some OF serious
nature and some humorous. which
were accepted and put upon the rec
ords, as follows:
Whereas, in accordance with the
privilege and custom Of good Amerlr
can citizens, we feel it our duty at
this time to express our views ana
desires upon certain matters of pecu-
liar and pregnant interest. Therefore,
be it,
Resolved, that this association,
while proud of the advancements and
improvements made in the last half
century, realize that there still remain
other things to be adjusted and other
wrongs to be righted, and hereby
pledges itself in it's extended influence
to aid in all wise attempts to accom-
plish these results.
Resolved, that the boys and girls
of Is to 20 years of age appear much
younger and more frivolous than as
we observed them when we attended
school. We recommend that our MEM
bers of so and so years Of age, and
thus in the very prime of life, use
their influence for the training and
betterment of these children. We ask
our members to be particularly cir
cumspect in their Conduct, as we find
more young men and women now, and
not so many aged people as there used
to be, to advise and caution us
Resolved, that we would empha-
size the fact that the lady members
Of this association are fully capable or
exercising all the rights of equal
suffrage, not only in this organization,
HIT in all municipal, State and nation
al elections. ,r.
I'm this opinion those members,
themselves, agree with us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06

l.. Wyse of West Bath by Mona H.
Wyse, guardian; estate Of George
w. Hunt, late of Bath, by Henry G..
Hodgdon, administrator; estate of
Albert J. Smith. late Of Richmond,
by William S. Smith, administrator;
estate of Albion C. G. Meserve, late
of Topsham by Charles E. Meserve,
executor; estate Of Catherine Craig,
late of Bath by Annie E. Butler, ct.
al. executors; estate Of Elias H. Pow
ers, late Of Bowdoinham by Abbie p.
Powers, administrative; estate Of
Galen c. Moses, late of Bath by Ru-
pert H. Baxter and Hayward Wilson,
executors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06

KENNEBEC COUNTY. In pu
Court at Augusta, in vacation Az
1915. ...hf
A petition having been presented S ssS
for the appointment of Eta d; NMsss
as Administrative of the estate OF
Morrill,, late of Augusta. ~
ORDERED. That notice tnel.@e
given three weeks successfully rT y
the fourth Monday Of August nps.aaS
the kennebec Journal, a nesssn
printed in Augusta that all pels$ nv
terested may attend at Court ~
bate then to be holden at Aususy.r
show cause. If any, why the PEA
HAROLD E. coon, sd
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON, nmx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06

Lightning last Saturday evening
struck and killed Batist Parant's cat
beside the kitchen stove at Limestone.
but did not hurt any Of the family.
At the village it set fire to Mrs.
Spears house but the flames were ex-
tinguished with little damage. Both
of the chimneys in Henry Longs rent
were demolished and Mrs. Stephen
Lovely was badly shocked, also one of
her children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06
. PROBATE NOTICE.

To all the persons interested in either
the estates hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court held at August
in and for the County of Kennebec,
vacation, 18th day Of August in the ID
of our Lord one thousand nine hundrs
and fifteen. The following matter havh
been presented for the action thereupl
hereinafter indicated. 1t is hereby q
That notice thereof be given to ali r
sons interested, by causing a cor
this order to be published three
successfully in the Kennebec Joutl
newspaper published at Augusta, u
County, that they may appear at
bate Court to be held at said An
on the 23rd day of August, A. D.
ten O'Clock in the forenoon. and be
thereon if they see cause.
INGERSOIL. HARRIET w. lah
Augusta, deceased. Petition xaAk1qoy
assessment of inheritance u
E. H. Walker, executor. sSy
JONES, RANDALL E.. lat14pE
deceased. Petition asking thu
heritance tax be assessed, M1
RE o !; Haskell, exeeytrix.
ia, deceased. Final account MI
lowance by Carrie ]. Haska1
g. JONES, RANDALL E.,
ia, deceased. Petition fors
filed by Carrie j. Haskell,
TIBBETTS, ETNA ANN,
field, deceased. Petition -
filed by Belle Tibbetts F',ose
sBLAISDELL, MARY Nil
ney, deceased. Petition ~
filed by Daniel w. BlaisdeH
tor.
MCLAUGHLIN, THoMASsj
lowell, deceased. Petition
ton filed by Walter NJ. sam
BRAND, JOHN, late sot
ceased. Petition for Distributi q
Walter M. Sanborn.. administF u
AUSTIN, NARY J., late q 4esdn \
deceased. Petition for Distlina1cn
by Mary A. Nickerson. execatsH.. -
/. JONES. CHARLES E., ninox q HI
sor. Petition for license. to- w.
estate filed by ChafiSe D. t1
FIERCE, ELIzABE& 81,
Of Augusta. Petition III
real estate filed bys HAtttSS
guardian. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06

cases, the latter being more than ST.
600 less than the amount collected In
the previous fiscal year for damage
to Government property through fires
carelessly or wilfully started in or
near National Forests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06

healthy activity, irrespective OF ones
diet. A bottle of this splendid remedy
should be in every household. 1t is
not expensive and can be purchased
for only fifty cents in drug stores
everywhere. A free trial bottle can be
obtained by writing to DR.. w. b.
Caldwell, 453 Washington St., Month
cello. Ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06

There Is talk of a box fac nd
built near the new saw mln n. o.
man, also a mill erected ..r,,ue y
saw mill site for the manu-
hard wood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06

L. Kilgore and Miss Cora S. MOI, 10 y
cream, Mrs. E. B. Gilchrest ap' ysss
Houston Small; mystery taDs'
Wiley and Simmons.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-25
London Press Demands
Blockade of Germany
nv I'D. n. KEEN.

(StdH Correspondents United Press.)
LONDON, Feb. 25.--Demand that
the government declare an immediate
blockade Of the German coast was
voiced by several London papers to-
day. They pointed out that the Brit
ish public II daily becoming more ex-
asperated over repeated attacks by
German submarines IN England's
coast waters, and urged that there
be no more delay In directing re-
prisals against Germany.
Comment on Americas informal
note was very guarded. The London
papers generally did not receive the
suggestion Of o possible American SUI
pervision Of Germany's imported food
stufIs with favor.
The government was urged 10 e.
tablish the blockade ut once, regard
less Of any pending negotiations with
America regarding the food situation.
The newspapers pointed out that nine
steamers, SIX Of them Brftish, have
been torpedoed since Germany estab-
lished her war gone" one week ago,
and that the kaiser was showing no
disposition to remain inactive. while
the diplomatic exchanges were I'm pro
gress.
I'VE prefer Germany to do her
worst. knowing the worst to be quite
beara6le," said the Daily Man. urging
that the government politely refuse
the American suggestion.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-25
COOPERATION is
BEST REPLY TO
LABOR'S DEMAND

ton before the plea OF the railroads
IL either granted or denied. This
would take year at most and then
intelligent action could be taken. II
the Pere Marquette must be dismem-
bered before that time. let IL be dis
membered."
In discussing the data presented by
the railroads, Rep. James Henry, Of
Battle Greek, chairman OF the COM
mittee. declared that. while the fis-
committee had no way Of ascertaining
what items had been charged mp. to
the passenger branch OF the service.
For instance the entire cost Of the
maintenance department might have
been charged up to passenger expense
while II would have to be maintained
even on roads doing no passenger bus
mess whatever. he said.
II was proposed to take the books
OF one road alone and to analyxe the
figures presented by II to ascertain
whether or not such was the case.
Gov. Ferris. speaking before the
committee. declared that the mem
bers Of the legislature were chosen
TO legislate for the greatest good to
the greatest number and that they
should not be Influenced by the out
CRY against corporations which II
everywhere prevalent
All the members Of the railroad
commission were present at the hear
ing but declared that they would not
be In q position to make a careful an
alysis OF the railroads case In less
than years time. BALLENGER.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-25
Doe ENIENT WITH
PAIR OF SHOPLIFTERS

Caught in Crowley. Miner q Co.'S
store. "Wednesday afternoon, while
helping themselves to q silk waist
and q night dress, two well-dressed.
middle-aged women nushed with In
dignation, then melted to tears, and
gave false names and addresses to
Detectives Roche and Burcxyk. who
took them In charge, after Miss Mel
lie connors, store detective, had
nabbed them.
They were registered a. Emma
Shaw, and George Davis. OF No. a.
Bagley-ave.
Attempted search OF that address
proved the fake" address, and the
women. closely questioned. finally ad-
mitted that their right names were
Mrs. Russell Enell, and Mrs. Robert
Bryson. and that they lived at No.
7l Bagley.ave. Search OF their rooms
there revealed many more stolen
waists, the police told Justice Stein.
The women pleaded for mercy. In
court.
Mrs. Bryson Is the wife OF spe-
cial oficer, and he also pleaded for
lenience for both women.
Justice Stein let them on with fines
'of $40 each, which were paid.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-25
DECLARES GERMANY
CAN'T BE STARVED
Country Can Raise Own Food,
Says Retired Commodore,
Detroit Visitor

"The idea Of blockade to starve
Germany Is all foolishness. Ger
many can't be starved"
So spoke Commodore Hans Ruser.
retired, OF the German navy. who
passed through Detroit, Thursday,
on his way to Mt. Clemens, and was
entertained by Carl Schmidt At
luncheon in the Edelweiss cafe.
Commodore Ruser said that the
outbreak of the war was the great
est surprise OF his life.
II had not even thought OF such
q thing" he said. 1T seemed TO me
that we were much nearer war two
years ago referring to the Meroc-
can crisis). The first warning that
we had was the news that the cables
had been cut War broke out Of .
clear sky.
The commodore declared that the
German government has foreseen all
food emergencies. and that the coun-
try can be depended upon to raise
its own food supplies. even II .
blockade IL rigidly enforced.
I'VE are surrounded by enemies on
all sides, and we have been prepared
for Just such o situation" he said.
"The German government knows
what II 10 doing.
"As for the situation regarding
America. cannot say anything
about Il, for I do not know much
about II. have not seen the papers
for two days, and do not know what
the last reports are"
Commodore Ruser IL distin-
guished-looking ofiicer. courteous
and hearty In his bearing, with an
excellent command of English. which
he speaks az II he had been In the
habit OF using II exclusively for
years.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-25

ton Of the foot and mouth disease
over large districts: hence the neces-
sity for rigid inspection and prompt
action whenever a new foci OF iniec-
ton n discovered.
One OF the principal causes Tor tne
present stagnation In live cattle -
the closing OF western outlets 10.
stockerv and feeders. Nebraska and
Kansas are both under quarantine and
the cattle which were headed Tor
pastures In either OF these states
have been thrown into the market
hopper and sold for immediate slausn.
ter. The result is that the coolers OF
the country are filed with csrcasses
from the best Of these cattle. wnne
the poorer grades have gone to tne
canneries. These thin little cattle
have been peddled throughout the
country during the last two weeks
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-25
PRODUCE MARKET

The market showed no features OF
special interest this morning. Dressed
calves continue to rule easy on slack
demand. Poultry IL nrm and steady.
the market cleaning up regularly.
Eggs are working lower, but the de-
cline is Irregular. an the demand In
market Il called steady. but the un-
dsrtons r. easy. The potato deal n
s1Sw :. ever; and o.,SIs A.. ne, weak
: :s.ss r a.. ."a sr. sy that ns :
-Apqess--Baidvina. s3,sg0ass; spsss
|glIsye. Gr3sninGs. eA1yV1i yu4oetA
|Q4evlSS; efesr9 rcd. l1y00d7S per
-; sox spBlss nSsSLw :, :.
49, .ssss pic rsnas sxes. - n
feesegs- ~ 01.7G per Dbl
Cau1ensy4r-?3.1s per crate.
cshss3ssH,s xss6Sta per CRATE: Siori..
sSssssss fsse.ss.,. pr,...: ,a,.A,s.s
ls S'is ' ssS &; g; =:
re- :.7,s;,; II =: yysi ; e &
%: - Z SS5s3IS;: : g ''s''*s'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-25


employe Of your company was using
the funds OF the corpora,ion!"
1T certainly was"
What did you do about 1t further
than what you have told us?"
Nothing definite was done; 1t was
rather delicate situation"
What would you say was the cause
of the faflurey"
1T looks to me like a frame-up be-
tween Mr.. Rowland and Mr.. Turner
to wreck the company"
Quinlan said that he now owns but
Ave per cent OF the stock of the bank
rupt concern. but that he r. the prin-
cipai creditor because of money ad.
vanced the company. His claims and
those Of w. T Quinlan, who was also
interested In the company, aggregate
over $4,000.
Paul Turner followed Quinlan on
the stand. He admitted receiving So
900 or Whereabouts from the Detroit
National. which was not turned into
the company. but declared he was
entitled to this money under the
terms OF his contract, which called for
one-half the profits OF the business
after the first year. During the first
IL months he had drawn $500 a month,
regardless OF the oompany's earnings,
also under the terms of his contract.
There WAS no secret, he Insisted,
about his drawing this money from
the Detroit National direct. Il ap-
peared he said on the monthly state
ment, which was signed by himself,
the assistant treasurer, President
Rowland. OF the Detroit National and
one other. He hadn't spoken to the
board OF directors about drawing this
money as he was entitled to il under
his contract. he said.
did Quinlan know about it,"
II was right there In the monthly
statement"
did he ever speak to you about
your drawing that money!"
He never opened his mouth about
! What was the cause of the com
pany's failure?"
The loss Of It's contract with the
Detroit National Fire Insurance. Co.
after repeated warnings that Il was
not carrying out its part OF the con.
tract properly. That contract was
S5 per cent Of the company's business
and It's not surprising that the con.
Germ failed after losing it.S
! Yet q few minutes later. Turner
admitted that the Detroit Underwrit.
ers' company had secured business
for the Detroit National in territories
where other underwriters had failed
What became Of all the profits =
was one Of Attorney Kahn's pointed
Questions.
i had nothing to do with the
books" was his answer. "That end
OF the business. was up to the treas,
lurer.-
How much were the profits?.
II couldn't tell you that, either. .
III you drew $4,000 and. that was
half the profits. they must. have been
at least $4,000 q Year,"
yes"
Turner expressed surprise to And
the claims of the Quinlans listed m
the bankrupt schedules.
He had never seen them In tht
monthly statements. ne said.
! A recess was taken at noon until ,
o'clock. when the inquiry was re
sumed-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-25
by II. III. NIOK.

l"
Little Improvement IN noted In the
cattle situation. the country over and
both producers and dealers are at .
loss to know what TO do with large
number OF cattle. still In first hands,
the owners of which are extremely
anxious to move them. The season
is At hand when farms are changing
hands, renters are moving from one
farm 10 another, making readjustment
In live stock equipment necessary.
Quarantine regulations are causing
great loss and Inconvenience to all
who are making changes like those
referred to. but the hazard would
surely be greatly increased II the dis
ease were allowed to spread without
In many localities. public
auction sales OF farm stock have been
potent factors In spreading the infeS-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-25
WOULD HAVE STATE
CENSOR ALL MOVIES
From q sfof Correspondent.

LANSING, Mich, Feb. 25-Stats
censorship Of moving picture films u
provided for In bill introduced Wed
nesday afternoon by Rep. 0errftt w.
Kooyers. OF Holland.
Rep. Kooyers' bill provides for the
appointment by the governor OF three
censors. who shall work under the
supervision OF the state labor commits
sioner and shall receive the same pay
as deputies In that department.
Every moving picture nlm intended
for exhibition In Michigan must be
passed upon by the three censors be-
fore being forwarded 10 exhibitors
and for this inspection q fee Of 81
per 1000 feet Of film n imposed.
The censors may. In their discre-
ton. refuse permission TO show any
Aim within the state.
A fine Of from SIS to $500 II Inn
posed upon exhibitors showing uncsn-
sored films and for persons making
false announe ements that films have
been passed upon by the board.
BALLENGER.