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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
% CRAFTSMAN TO BE DROPPED
Steel Company Will Lay Of Men EN-
ployed on Special Work

Twenty EIGHT craftsmen employed in
special work on the plans for the new
building now being constructed at the
plant of the Pennsylvania Steel Com
pany, in Steelton, for the last two or
three years, will be dropped by the COM
pany at various times during the month
of March. They will not all be dropped
at once, according to an official an
nounc cement made this morning.
A few of these employees, however,
have already been notified that their
services will not be needed after March
1. These will be followed by more lay
offs each week during March.
The dropping Of these men win not
affect the regular force of craftsmen
employed by the company.
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ing out that the ambassador has been
using the cable which comes from Rome
and goes over circuitous route with
numerous relays, while the unofficial
information about the correspondence
has been sent from Berlin to London
through neutral countries and then has
taken the direct cable to the United
States.
Berlin Note Considered Friendly
When the Cabinet assembled for the
usual Friday meeting, formal considera-
tion of Germany s reply which had been
expected, did not take place because
there were no advices from Berlin be-
fore the President. On the unofficial re-
port of the text published yesterday,
however, the general situation was dis
cussed informally and while it was ad-
mittedly the subject of concern, the
general Interpretation of the Berlin
note was that it was friendly and of
fieials prbfessed to be satisfied that no
American ships would be destroyed by
German war craft.
Situation Not threatening
After the Cabinet meeting, it was
said, it was considered that the stu
alton was not at all threatening and
that the administration had no fear
that any American ship would be sunk.
The suggestion of Germany in the
latest note to the United States that
means be found for identifying and
safeguarding American ships venturing
INTO the war zone was understood to
have been taken up. It was agreed,
however, that the American govern
ment has no authority, to order ships
to adopt such measures as taken in
Holland and the Scandinavian coun-
tries which include the painting of the
nationality of the ship in large let
ters on each side. 1t was understood.
however, that inquiries will be sent to
maritime insurance companies to learn
II any measures are contemplated for
identifying neutral ships.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
Salesman. in Letter
Read in the License
Court. Tells of Losing
Customers
A MIDDLETOWN
HOTEL ATTACKED
In Morning Session Judges Hear Part
of the Testimony in One Case in
Which Remonstrances Have Been
Filed--Many Witnesses Heard

Without disposing finally of any one
OF the 17S applications for liquor Ii
censes-including those of retailers,
wholesalers, bottlers, brewers and dis
tillers, Judges Kunkel and McCarrell,
in the annual liquor license court, this
morning took up two of the eleven cases
In which remonstrances were filed. They
held under advisement request to
Withdraw the remonstrance filed in one
of these two cases and heard part OF
the testimony in the other.
Fred Miller, an attorney who filed
remonstrance against the application of
Theodore S. Frye, for the hotel at sol
State street, asked the Court for per-
mission to withdraw the papers. He said
that when he filed them he was not
familiar with certain matters pertain
ing to the case and now is not prepared
to press the remonstrance. Miller
client, local merchant, had objected
to Frye's license being renewed on the
ground that Frye owed him some money
on furniture bill.
"We will consider your application
to withdraw the remonstrance, said
the Court.
Two letters received by Judge Kun
kel within the last day or two and
which were classed by the Prothono-
tary as remonstrances, were fled in
connection with two license applica-
tions. Ono Is that of the Ho an
house, Market street, this city, co. ct
ed by Edward G. Hoffman, and the
other, that of the st. Lawrence hotel,
Berryspurg, conducted by William H.
Bowman.
Criticizes ''Side Rooms''
A Sunbury travelling man, in letter
to the court, besides saying that some
of his prospective purchasers, whom he
brought to Harrisburg met women at
hotels, asked Judge Kunkel, in granting
licenses, to restrict hotelmen from per-
mitting women of immoral character to
frequent "side rooms and beer gar
dens.o
The salesman said in part:
A number of travelling men have
asked me to write thi- letter and
Judge, we wish you would put a curb
on hotels selling liquor to girls and
women of immoral habits. 1t hurts our
business. First we go to the expense to
Continued on Twelfth Page.
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Commissioner Johnson's Wife Dies

Mrs. Charles johnson, wife of Insur-
ance Commissioner Johnson, died at her
home in Norristown this morning, after
long illness. Mrs. Johnson s illness as
sumed serious phase ON Wednesday
night and Commissioner Johnson was
summoned home early yesterday morn.
ing. The funeral win take place in Nor
ristown on Monday. Mrs. johnson is
survived by her husband and married
daughter.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
WALL STREET CLOSING
By Associated Press.

New York, Feb. 19.-Prices shaded
again in the final hour to the accom-
paniment Of more activity. The closing
was heavy. The stock market was dull
and irregular for greater part of to-
days session. The foreign situation out
weighed all other consideration.
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Continued on Twelfth Page.
Lobby Probe of Ship Bill Tomorrow

Washington, Feb. 19.-The Senate
committee investigating charges of lob
bying against the administration ship
bill took no testimony to-day and will
meet again tomorrow
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
England Orders Travel Suspended

Washington, Feb. 19.-All travel be-
tween England and the continent of
Europe has been suspended by the Brit
ish Admiralty until further notice, ac-
cording to advices received to-day at
the State Department
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
T he Din or ah. From
Havre for Dunkirk.
Is the First Vessel TO
Feel the Effects of the
German War Zone
Blockade Proclaimed
in British Waters
THE BOAT KEPT
FROM SINKING


No News at Washing
ton That the Mine
and Submarine Cam
paign of Germany is
Actively in Effect
Official Text of the
Reply to U. S. Note
Is Awaited With In
tereSt
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Continued ON Twelfth rage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
fine SHOWING IN SEWERS
AND SEWERS DEPARTMENT

epartment-concealed water courses
have been encountered and several hun
bred feet of large diameter galvanized
iron pipe was laid, with cement or brick
approaches and connections. At Oak
street the Hollingsworth & Whitney Co.
assisted financially. over $1,000 has been
received from the Water District, the
New England Telephone Co. and the
Central Maine Power Co. for the priv.
ilege of constructing new lines on Wa.
ter street This amount Will be expend-
ed in relaying the paving between
Brunswick avenue and Steamboat street
The Water District Report
The report of the Gardiner Water Dis
trict shows the South Gardiner extern.
sion to have been completed at an ex-
pense Of s24, 466.43 and that all cross
streets in this section have been piped
and o5 new services installed. AS this
number will be materially increased dur.
ing the present year the trustees con-
slider that the income from the water
rates will fully care for the investment
on the extension. The gross income OF
the district has been maintained. in spite
of the fact that .'first faucet" rates have
been twice reduced and concession OF
free water for the schoolhouses been
made.
\ larger amount of water than ever be.
fore, amounting to 3l4.904000 gallons for
the year, was pumped at a lower cost pei
1000 gallons than in any previous year
0eo467.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

jury returned its verdict Just before
court adjourned at 1890. Green sued for
S5l02 Robert j. Curran was his counsel
and Judge George c. Wing appeared for
Young.
This case first came to the public at
tention last February. when writ was
served on Young. Since that time Green
made out a complaint in Waterville
charging his wife and Young with Sc
rious offence and they appeared for ar
raignment in the Waterville municipal
court last Friday. A; th,s time they en-
tered pleas Of not guilty, waived read
ing of warrant on examination and were
bound over TO the grand jury at the Sep
TENDER term of the kennebec superior
court.
All parties are we'll known in this vicin-
ity, Young being engaged in the tailoring
business in Auburn and having family
living in this city. Green is clerk in
Mcssier's drug store. Lewiston, and was
married to Miss Hazel GetcheIl about
four years ago. They have one child.
The trial OF this civil action began in
the supreme court, Auburn, late on
Wednesday afternoon and continued
through Thursday forenoon. At times
the evidence presented was of rather
sensational character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

The department Of streets and high
days. which is under the supervision of
Alderman Berry, during the year 1914
has produced results that are highly
gratifying in general. Sidewalks have
received especial attention and were all
the walks constructed by the department
during the year placed in a continuous
line they weuld extend for three miles,
and the combined surface area would
cover nearly 3-S acres. In the construc-
ton has been used over $4,000 feet OF
lumber, ton Of spikes and hundreds OF
two-horse loads of gravel. rock and Gin
ders- Two thousand two hundred and
sixteen lineal feet of tar-concrete walks
have been laid of wood, G660 feet; gravel
2l34; cinder. 1867; cinder and stone. 2l73.
OF the improved highway work 12o.
lineal feet of bituminous nacadam were
constructed on upper Central street
which with the new cement abutments
of the New Mills bridge approach ed 5000
and of this amount the city paid one-kalt
and the State the balance. on lower
Central street 500 lineal feet of gravel
turnpiked road. terrace and cement AMI
iron driveways have been built. On
Brunswick avenue 100 feet of turnpiked
gravel road with marginal terrace and
driveways are completed. one mile OF
the Wiley road has been newly turn
been blasted from the streets and high
ways. ggs.
AS usual. the bette noir'' Of the street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
WEST GARDINER

SPEARS CORNER-Mrs. Ef11e Gift
ford of Madison is spending the week
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.
Goldsmith
Mrs John Spear is spending a few
days with Gardiner friends.
Miss Sophie Linnell has resigned
her position in Augusta and is at
home caring for her father.
I Mrs Edith Small and daughter
Mary were visitors Tuesday in town.
A. S. Cole has returned to his home.
after spending a few days in Brook
lin, the guest of his daughter, Mrs.
Edward Hutchinson.
Miss Frances Goldsmith has a curl
osity in the chicken line. The bird
has three legs is now four weeks old,
and is strong and vigorous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
TR0LLEYS STOP
IN DETROIT DUE
TO BIC STRIKE

Detroit, Mich. May 13-Not a CITY
street car has been operated in De
troit since seven O'Clock this fore
noon as the result Of a strike called
by Detroit United Railway Conduc.
tors and Motormen, because of the
company's refusal to reinstate a mo-
torman who had been discharged for
alleged carelessnes handling of his
car. The strike vote was taken dur-
ing the early morning hours and was
practically unanimous.
Although the walkout had been
threatened for "a hours, thousands Of
factory employees and downtown work
men. who had depended on the street
cars were from one to three hours
late in reporting at their work. No
disorder was in evidence.
Early today the railway officials re-
fused to make any statement as r.
what action they would take. They
declared. however, the men had vio-
lated terms of their working agree
ment with the company in that thew
had not first submitted their case FOR
arbitration. The men ,on the other
hand, declared that the company had
repeatedly violated its side of the
working agreement and that while the
case Of the discharged motorman led
directly to the strike. other factors.
including unsatisfactory working con-
ditions, induced them to walk out
AS soon as Mayor MARI reached his
office he summoned both the strikers
and their employers for a conference.
He first conferred with the union men
then with the railway officials after
which a joint meeting was held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

A meeting Of the Y. NJ. c. A. work
ers was held Tuesday at Longwoo6
Inn. Among those present were JET
ferson Smith, Mr.. Head, Horace Pur-
inton and H. F. Emery. all Of Water
vile; also H. F. Morrow Of Portland,
H c. Day Of Auburn and E. X. Jor.
dan of Alfred. Business was trans.
acted in regard to the future Of The
boys CAMP and the conference to be
held this summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
GEO. ". YORK,
MAINE Central
TREAS, RESIGNS

Portland, Ne. May 13-Announcemeat
is made that George W. York, treasurer
Of the Maine Central Railroad Co., has
resigned and Frank w. York, who has
been in the office of the treasurer a con-
siderable time, has been elected in his
place. The treasurership, in addition to
that of the Maine Central, includes that
Of the Portland Terminal Co. and Sandy
River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad
Mr.. York has been associated with the
railroad for considerable time and has
a large acquaintance with the officials
of the road and also the employees. In
point of service he is among those who
have served the longest terms in an Of
fetal capacity with the Maine Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

kins, Mrs. o. S. Johnson, Mrs. F. r.
z. Dean and Miss NJ. NJ. Bradbury.
Bankruptcy Proceedings.
Petitions as voluntary bankrupts
have been filed with the clerk of the
United States district court at Port
land by:
Paul Vigue. Waterville. laborer.
Liabilities, $349. Assets. $25. Credi-
tors for small amounts, all Of Water
vile. Attorney, F. E. Brown, Water
VILE
Frank McGray, Charleston. carpen-
ter. Liabilities, 1898. Assets, S430.
Principal creditors listed, Max Clark,
Bangor and A. H. Perley. Charleston.
Others for minor amounts. Attorney
Ira w. Davis, East Corinth.
Ralph H. Preble. Phillips. druggist.
Liabilities, $10.451. Assets. $9.552
Principal creditors listed: John w
Perkins Co. and J. E. Gould & Co,
of Portland. Other creditors for
smaller amounts Of Boston. Portland
New York, Pennington and Phillips
Attorney. H. F. Beedy. Phillips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

shopping Monday.
Mrs. James Brown Of New York
City is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Ora Harvelle.
Miss Hannah McCollor Of Lewiston,
who was called to South Scion by the
death Of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
George McCollor, was a week end
guest with Fred McCollor and family.
Miss Grace futile, who is employed
at North Madison, was a weekend
guest of her parents.
James Chapman is visiting relatives
and friends in Mercer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
Notice to Contractors

The school committee Of Farmngdale
invites bids for the construction OF a
one-story wooden school building ana
foundations upon lot located on the
southerly side of the Hallowell-Litchfield
road and near the residence of II. A.
Lord. l'lans and specifications may be
seen at the Office of the superintendent
Of schools, city building, Gardiner. An
bids are to be presented. sealed, to II. j..
Chase. Gardiner, on or before May y,
1915. Any or all bids may be rejected.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF FARMING
DALE, by II. j. CHASE, Secretary
naayl1-15-l1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
The School Concert

The school concerts given by the
pupils of the public schools have be-
come an annual feature in Gardiner.
The success attained last year will
Friday evening at the Congregational
church. Both the school orchestra
and High School chorus, under the
able direction of Miss Gertrude Shar-
man. instructress in music in the
public schools Of the city, will help
make the evening both profitable and
interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Boston's Daughters Of Maine Meet.

Boston's Daughters Of Maine Meet.
The Daughters of Maine Club had
their annual luncheon and reception
Wednesday noon at the Copley- Plaza.
Boston. In the receiving line with
Mrs. Augustus A. Files, president, and
other officers were Mrs. Frederick Alb
bot. president Of the Maine Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs: Mrs. George
0. Jenkins, Regent Of the Massachu-
sets D. A. R.. and Miss Eta Quimby.
past president of the Somerville D. Of
NJ The ushers were Mrs. J. A.
schneider. Mrs H. NJ Rice, Mrs. A. B.
Warren. Mrs. c. H. Ballard, Mrs. w,
l. Wood. Mrs. f. B. Sherman, Mrs
Frank P. Henderson, Mrs. w. s. Per-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
NORKIDGEWOCK

Miss Flora Lander was called to
Unity Saturday by the death Of an
aunt,
Miss Gladys Whipple returned Fri
day from Oakland, where she has been
passing several days.
Ralph Ketchum Of Boston passed
Sunday at the home Of Mrs. Ann Wells.
Mrs. Mary Corliss celebrated her
birthday Friday afternoon by having
a party. A very enjoyable time is re-
ported. Mrs. Corliss was presented with
birthday gifts by her guests.
Miss Nancy Savage pissed Monday
II Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
$4,000 VERDICT
IN GREEN CASE

Auburn, Me-, May 13.-The jury DELHI
Grated but half an hour before returning
a verdict Of 5000 damages after hearing
the case Of Harry NJ. Green VS.. George
M. Young.
This was an alienation of affection suit
in which the plaintiff alleged that cYouffS
had broken up his home and debauched
his wife. Arguments and the s3udge's
charge were completed at u o'clock. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
Rubber Social"

The Ladies Of the Highland avenue
Methodist church held a Rubber So
oial" Thursday evening at the vestry.
A pleasant evening was passed by
those attending. The following pro-
gram was enjoyed: Reading, Mrs. c.
A. Drawn: piano solo, Evelyn Wake
field: solo, Miss Carrie Greenlaw
reading, Miss Gooch: song, Hazel
Drawn; French horn solo, H. A. Gill;
espie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
HALLOWELL
Fifth Annual Minstrel Show
of the Firemen's AssO'n Is
a Tremendous Hit with
the Audience
LOCAL ITEMS AND SOCIAL
NOTES

A large and enthusiastic audience
greeted the Hallowell Firemen's AS
ISOLATION Minstrels in their fifth annu-
al show at Acme Theatre. Thursday
evening. The program was we'll rem
dered. The local hits pleased the
fancy Of the crowd and caused much
merriment. Much credit is due 7.
Archer Snare, musical director. AMI
Edward Howe, general director, for
the success of the performance. The
company included Raymond Shafer.
interlocutor; ends (bones), Arthur
Burns, George Patterson, Sam Stod-
dard and Webster Getchell; soloists,
RAYMOND Shafer, Daniel Campbell.
Ernest Shepherd and James Oderkirk
ends Ctambos). Charles Fuller, Harold
Fuller, George Getchell and John
Smith.
The following program was carried
out:
Part I: Grand Overture" entire
company; "Auntie SINNERS Chicken
Dinner" Charles Fuller; Dreams OF
Mother" David Campbell: Bye Bye
NV Caroline George Getchel: Dat
Am lie nag george patterson;
while the Rivers of Love Flow On.
James Oderkirk; "Rufe Johnson's
Harmony Band" Sam Stoddard:
Doodle Doodle De-" Harold Fuller;
"Only a Rose That You Once Gave
Me-" Ernest Shepherd; THE Alaba :
ma Jubilee" Arthur Burns; Back 70
the Caroline You Love- RAYMOND
Shafer; Hear That Steamboat
Whistle Blowing?" John Smith; clos
ing chorus, "Coonville Collud Band"
entire company.
Part II: Suffragette Monologue,
Arthur Burns: McWade's Platoon,
characters, Giovanni McWade," Sam
Stoddard; "Owen McGinnity," Charles
Grimes: michael McFadden,, Leslie
Howe: Bernard MCGUIRE" Harold
White: Roger McNabb," Michael
Falcour: "Dippo Mulling antawni"
Herbert Ripley, and News Boy"
Alex McGregor.
The vaudeville show concluding
with a dance will be given this Friday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

After the rubbish collected on We'd
nesday had been collected and put in
the dump The material either by
accident o. design became isnited and
burned until long into the nigh.
Nearly d dozen men were sent to TIL,
scene and stayed until all danger OF
spreading had passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

+. s. Smith & Co.'S store is elabor-
ateiy decorated in red. white and blue
bunting and our National oolors,
Which means that the great Made il.
tie L. 5. A." sale is now on. The
counters and shelve. are piled high
with American made goods offered al
prices that will appeal to all.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14
A. w. Bradeen

A message announcing the death Of
Rev. A. W. Bradeen OF Springvale, a
former pastor Of the Free Baptist
church of this city. Mr.. Bradeen was
4 kindly man and had many friends
in this city. The burial will be on
Saturday at Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

Mrs. Winfield S. Treworgy who has
passed the winter in Florida stoppe !
on her way to her home in Ellsworth
to visit a few days at the home Of Nj.
and Mrs. H. r. Treworgy in this CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

John c. Morvrn died Thursday at
his home $50 Water street, aged %
years. He was native of Nova SEQ
tia and is survived by widow. four
children and mother. Funeral ar
engagements will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

Last Sunday at the Randolph
DAY will be Fathers day. There Will
be special and appropriate selections
by the choir. The pastor will speak
on the subject, The Fathers Crown.
All men especially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

The TT. Rev. Robert Goldman, Bish-
op of Maine arrived in Gardiner
Thursday afternoon and held conf
nation exercises Thursday evening at
Christ church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

! Mr. and Mrs. sila. Hamilton leave this
l',Qrnins for Capitol Island. NJ. liam
ilton is TO act as steamboat agent and
Mrs. hamilton to conduct san Souci
cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

The Sunday School League of the
Universalist church will meet with
with Mrs. c. X. Tilden on Page stree.
this Friday evening. A fine program
is arranged and full attendance $
desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

TIE Daughters of Saint Margaret of the
CONGREGATIONAL church Will have food
sale Friday afternoon at Bell Bros.
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

Miss Ruth Richards and Mrs. z. V
Henson left Thursday for BuZzards Bay
where they will pass the season at Ba!
End Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

Canon +. W. Plant returned Thursday
from New York. where he has been at
tending conference ot the Board OF
Missions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-14

At the next regular meeting Of Cob
bossee Grange, West Gardiner. there will
be box social. Ladies are requested
to bring boxes.