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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Distribute Cash

The syndicate also announced that
the managers are distributing to those
who did not withdraw their bonds for
investment cash amounts to between
10 per cent. and II per cent. Of the
amount Of their participations.
Representatives of the syndicate de-
clared that the result established the
success of the tiotation, particularly
in view of it's foreign character and the
fact that it was the largest venture of
it's kind ever undertaken by American
bankers.
The Anglo-French issue was the out
standing feature of todays bond mar
ket and it's influence was easily per-
ceptible in the market for other Secur-
tiles.
$1oo,00o,ooo to Manufacturers
The minimum price was 94a. both
for regular and future delivery
They recovered in the latest dealings
to 94% and closed at 94as The mini
mum quotation was rs points under
the price at which they We're taken by
the syndicate. OF the $50, 900 with
drawn from the market it is estimated
that at least s1O0, 900, 900 was taken by
manufacturers and dealers in war sup
plies. The largest subscribers of this
class include interests identified with
the Bethlehem Steel Co., the Dupont
Powder Co.. and it's affiliated indus
tries and several wealthy individuals
including some of the more prominent
shareholders of the United States Steel
Corporation.
1t IS noteworthy that while Anglo
French bonds were being offered at
concessions. war bonds and other is
sues of the German, Austrian and
Hungarian governments, which are
traced in here to n limited extent were
offered at further recessions from orig
lnal subscription prices. The decline
in these securities was attributed chief
ly to another break in marks or Ger
man exchange to the low record of
1914 against the previous minimum of
77k.
On the basis Of four marks as the
unit of exchange, the present value of
that currency, normally worth 23%
cents. has deprecated to a fraction
above 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
UTILITY BIRDS the SUBJECT OF
MOST DISCUSSION AT POULTRY
SHOW AS REGARDS The PRIZES

Portland Me-, Dec. 15.-The matter OF
of discussion at the annual show of the
poultry association being held here. No
doubt this question will settle itself in
time, but at present it is a matter of
discord in the society. The fancy breed
ers say that they are doing the work
of elevating poultry in Maine and that
only one class should be given prizes.
The prizes should go to the best birds
in every different breed. To put up the
largest part of the money for scrub birds
under the plea that they are utility, is
not exactly the thing to do, say these
men. One of the strongest opponents of
this is Albert H. Lord of Oakland. and
this gentleman says: II am decided OPP
posed to this innovation. I feel sure
that it will result in lowering the tone of
this show and of the poultry of all
Maine
Scrubs Fit Only to Eat
A. C. Carter, president of the Freeport
poultry show, endorses these words and
emphasizes them by declaring that the
finest fancy birds are simply utility poul-
try. The men who do the work and i'm
prove our breeds are the men who should
receive some reward. Instead of that
we are using a large part of our money
for birds which someone claims to be
utility, but as matter of fact are only
scrubs and fit only to eat
incidentally we note that Mr.. Carter
has on exhibition in this show one hen
that is eight years old, with seven
months pullet by her side, and both of
these biddies are laying vigorously at
this time. The old hen is an American
Dominique and during the eight years of
her existence has never failed to lay
nearly a record-breaking number of eggs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
SYNDICATE ENDS
BY AN AGREEMENT

New York, Dec. 15.-The managers Of
the syndicate which underworld the
Anglo-Frerch $500, 5000 five per cent.
external war loan announced today
that $3.50 900, 900 of the issue had been
Withdrawn for investment at the syn
dictate price of 96A and that $4,000
600 had been sold at public subscrip-
ton for 9S. The unsold balance of $780,,
100000 will be distributed this week
among members of the syndicate
which expired yesterday, according to
a previous agreement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

Washington, Dec. 1.-the British
embassy received today from London
authorization to issue safe conduct to
Captains Boy-Ed and Won Papen, the
withdrawn German naval and mill
tary attaches.
The safe conduct will be uncondi-
tional, it having been decided by the
allies not to require the officers to give
assurances they will refrain from par
ticipation in the war after reaching
Germany. Issuance of safe conduct to
their successors has not yet been con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland, Me-, Dec. 15.-Arrived:
Steamers Transportation, Baltimore.
Schooner Ethel F. Merriman, coast
wise.
Sailed: Steamers fairfield (Br),
London; Fernmoor (Br), Barcelona;
A. E. McKinstry {Br), Newport News;
William Chisholm, Baltimore; George
E. Warren, Philadelphia; schooners j.
E. Du Bignon do; Eliza Levensaler
(from Boston), Thomaston: Puritan,
Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
NATIONAL DEFENSE
Gen. G. Mel. Presson Delivers Inter.
esting Talk to Abnaki Club

About. $50 members Of the Abnaki
Club and their invited friends assem-
bled Wednesday evening in the club
rooms at Masonic Temple and had the
pleasure Of listening to Adjutant Cen
eral George Mel. Presson. who gave a
talk on the subject Of National De-
fence" The speaker was introduced by
G. Cony Weston, president of the club.
and spoke for about an hour. his subject
being we'll handled and his remarks
very interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

Lewiston, Nc. Dec. IA physician
whose identity is not made public at
police headquarters. nor by the coun-
ly medical examiner. may be dragged
into the inquiry Of the death of Hazel
Cloud
\ doctor was mentioned in the mys-
terious Il letter recovered at the
boarding place of Miss Hazel Cloud,
20 Pleasant street, by Chief of Police
Buchanan. Auburn, Saturday.
Chief McCarron. Chief Buchanan.
Dr. w. L. Haskell, each refused to
make the contents of the letter pub
lie. when asked Wednesday. The po-
lice would not deny a physicians
name was mentioned, nor would they
affirm.
Hazel Cloud died a week ago Fri
day night at the private hospital of
DR.. c. X. Donnell. Sabatis road, Lew
iston.
Investigation by the police and an
autopsy performed by Drs. Haskell and
O'Connell, resulted in sending inter-
Ildl organs VI MISS dOuu W LII SIdlIl,
pathologist, Bowdoin College, for an
aiySiS.
This report. whether it says abor-
ton was committed or not will not
figure in the further investigation nor
cause an arrest as was supposed a
few days ago. it was intimated at
police headquarters. Wednesday.
Chief McCarron stated that pros
pect of arrest was farther away than
ever. but said the department was
still combing the city for evidence
Eeeded before the department felt jus
titled in making an arrest without or
ders from the county attorney or the
medical examiner.
it was stated.
County Attorney Confirms Report
County Attorney Kinds admitted
that there was a Doctors name men
toned in the letter received at the
boarding place of Miss Goud, but said
he did not care to make the contents
public as by SO doing grave injus
tice could be done IAN old and reput
able physician in lewiston
The county attorney was convinced
that the reference made to a ply
sician in the IL" letter was not in
tended to be the one whose name ap-
pears, but was induced by similar
ity to another doctors name.
Mr.. Hines said that there wuold have
to be more evidence as to who committed
the alleged operation upon Hazel Gould
before he would deliver any instructions
to the police for an arrest.
He did not expect any action to take
place Wednesday.
Thus the famed report from the Bow
dom Medical school loses its Importance.
The report can amount to nothing unless
there is built up around it garment
of evidence that fixes the responsibility
upon some person.
Operation Suspected
The police practically admit that in
their opinion. as formed from the in
uuiry made by the physicians, there has
been an operation, but lacking in this is
the hand that points to the man who
did it.
At no time have the police mentioned
for publication the name of anyone
whose connection with the Cloud case
would lead to an arrest. The police have
not, it's said. examined anyone making
a charge that the person had to do with
the alleged operation. This is one of the
reasons. it is said, why the IL letter.
will not be public as the reference to
physician is so pointed that identity of
the one referred to, regardless of the
spelling of the name. would be known.
The police do not feel that they are in
a position to make such charge as the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
SIDNEY

The meetings at the Friends church
conducted by Russell L. Jones, evan
peIist- still continue. The interest is
increasing. Meetings will be held
Thursday and Friday evenings at Z
and Sunday, Dec. 10. at 1870 A. NJ,
and In the evening at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
SUSPECT FORD PEACE ship IS
BEING Aimed BY The BRITISH
HAVING ARRIVED AT KIRKWALL

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands. Dec. b.
The steamship Oscar III, having on board
the Ford peace party, arrived here this
morning.
Kirkwall is the port into which most
transatlantic vessels which are held up
for search by the British authorities are
taken. The Oscar III was destined for
Christiania and her arrival at korkwall
probably means she is being detained by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

When people read that armies az
engaging each other at 1000 yards ois
tance they are apt to imagine thar
combatants can see each other ~
Us a matter of fact. they can not "
that distance it is impossible to Us
tinguish between a man and ny
and seven at 1900 yards, especEn.
where there is any dust. it requires u,
best kind of eyes to tell infantry pom
cavalry. At 900 yards the movement,
become clearer. although it is not wv
they get within $50 yards of eacn o'n
er that the heads Of the columns COZ
be made out with anything ike ce'
tainty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
CRESCENTS WIN
OVER ST. MARY'S

In a preliminary game to the Au-
gusta Waterville basketball contest in
City hall Wednesday evening the
Crescents defeated ST. Mary's team
by the score of 20 to 6. From the be-
ginning of the game the Crescents had
the lead and played all around their
opponents. Thyng played fine game,
getting five goals. The summary:
CRESCENTS ST MARY'S
CHADWICK, II ............. 10, DoStle
McGouldrick, If .......... RIB. Lausier
lHynS, Y, Ieiietlei
Matthews. rb ....... If. Pomerleau
Dennis, lb ............. IF. Laliberte
Score: Crescents 20, st. Mary's o.
Goals from floor. Thyng 5, McGould-
rick >, Chadwick l. Matthews /, Den
mis- l. I.ausier |. Pelletier l, Pomor-
leau l. Referee. Merrill of Colby Time.
two Commute periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
WILL LEAVE n. Y.
NEXT TUESDAY

New York, Dec. 15.-Captains Bu.
Ed and Won Papen will leave NJ,
York, barring a change in their pla,
on Tuesday next on the Holland.An.
erican liner Noordam. This was lean.
ed authoritatively today. although a.
ficials of the line declined to discus
the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

the British.
A London dispatch last night said it
was hardly likely the steamship would
be taken to Kirkwall as she had no car
go aboard. 1t was intimated that the
government, following the policy recently
outlined in the House of Commons, would
hardly take steps which would bring the
Ford party any nearer the Englis.- coast
than was necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

AUGUSTA LOCALS
ISLANDER SUIT SETTLED
Messrs. Emory and CaIsolari Adjust
Troubles Outside of Court

The SANDER suit brought by Deputy
Sheriff Henry E. Emery of Manches-
ter against Amilcare Calsolari of Au-
gusta, which was in order for trial at
the January term of the superior
court. has been settled out of court to
the satisfaction Of those concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

Judge Connolly Of the superior court at
Portland Monday granted divorce to
Mrs Mary Thompson Coombs from J.
Parker Coombs. an actor. on statutory
grounds. after long hearing. The court
give her the custody Of their two chill
drsH and ordered the father to pay rs
a week for the support of herself and
children. There was no contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Thursdays Concert Program
SALE OF ASSETS
OF TYPESETTING- -,
MACHINE COMP1

New York. Dec. 15.-Cnited s'a'''
Judge Charles NJ. Hough today sign
ed decree ordering the sale of inc
assets of the international Typeseu'I's,
Co. as a result of a foreclosure su
brought by the Guaranty Trust "
The sale will take place on jan.
and the minimum bid is placed O.
$500, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
BANKERS WIN OVER
DORMITORY'S QUINTET

The Dormitory bowling team was
badly defeated Wednesday evening in
the Y. M. c. A. Bowling League by
the Bankers who scored all four
points
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
AUGUSTA Wins FROM
WATERv|LlE TEAM
BY marrow MARGIN
Wednesday Night at City Hall
in Fast Basketball Game, the
Score Being 20 to 25

The Augusta basketball team took its
third game in a fast match with the
Waterville quintet Wednesday evening
at City hall. the score being % for the
local team to 25 for the visitors. The
game was fast throughout and was
hard fought by both teams. The visit
ing team showed much speed in pass
ing and shot we'll but could not put
anything over on Bob Vances selected
men representing the Capital City. A
fair sized audience witnessed the
game but the size of the audience was
not nearly as large as such a game
should have drawn.
One of the features of the game was
the long shots made by Vance, who at
times from a distance of over half the
length of the floor put the ball clean
ly into the basket. Alberts was with
out question the star of the visiting
team. Stuart showed strong of the To-
cal boys.
The Waterville boys started in with
a rush and at the end of the first period
had secured five goals to Augusta
three. But in the second period Angus
Ia held Waterville down to two goals
while her men netted total of eight.
Stuart shot three goals for the local
team in the last period but the Water
Vile boys took five goals, giving Au-
gusta the victory by a small lead.
The Waterville team was made up
for the most part of Colby students
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

was not sure which. This $1,700,000 he
deposited in the bank to the account OF
the Billiard Co. On this account, he
said, he drew a check for $1.500.000 to
the order of the New England Securi-
ties Co., one of the alleged dummy corr
pcrations organized. according to pre-
vious testimony. by, Warren D. Chase,
an agent of Robbins. This Is differ
ent concern from the New England In
vestment & Securities Co.
Mr.. Hemingway said he also drew a
check on that account for $4,000 pay
able to Grover c. Richards. said to have
been dummy treasurer of the Metropoli-
tan Steamship Co. The New England Sc
curties Co, the government contends,
was organized for the purpose OF pur-
chasing the stock of the Metropolitan
Steamship Co. and used the $1,5QO,OOO and
the $500, 600 loans for that purpose, giving
it's note to the Billiard company for ST.
100000, and the metropolitan steamship
stock it had acquired as security for
the note.
But the transaction did not end mere.
For the purpose, the government al
leees. of complicating the deal SO that
if could not be traced, Hemingway
drew a check for s1.5O0.O00 payable to
the Farmers Loan and Trust Co. IT.
self which the trust company maze
payable at the National City Bank to
the order of Edward L. Garfield. can
field. Mr.. Hemingway admitted. was
introduced to him either by Chase or
G.. w. Mcintosh. the alleged dummy
n OIL l.
ties Co. Garfield, it appeared. then de-
posted the check at the National Bank
of Commerce. What became Of the
money after that Hemingway said he
did not know, but it appeared from
the account Of the Billiard Co. that on
the same day precisely the same sum
again appeared to the credit of the
Billiard Co., at the Farmers Loan &
Trust CO. How it got there Hemingway
said he didn't know. Il must have got
a check from somebody" he said, but
l don't know who"
Wanted to Buy Note
A year later, the witness testified.
the Metropolitan steamship stock and
the note from the New England Sc
curities Co. were exchanged for ST.
100, 600 in bonds of the Eastern Steam
ship Corporation. Hemingway said
that this the Billiard Co. did. after
Mr.. Robbins told me that eX-Goxer-
nor Hill wanted to buy the note" AS a
part of the bargain Hill got, in addi-
ton. the Billiard COS. check for s56l2.
This check, it was brought out, was
missing from the cancelled checks Of
the Billiard Co. The government had
previously brought out testimony by
another witness to show that Gov.
Hill paid $4,000 about this time to per-
sons who organized the New England
Securities Co. including Mcintosh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
4 k3[S xSsEFF7xl q
Announce
War Loan
a Success

$3.50, 900, of Issue Is
Withdrawn for In
vestment at 96 IA nm
$4O,O0O,OOO Sold at
Public Subscription
for 98-Dis tribute
$18O,OOO,00O A ong
Syndicate Members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt HuG
Doyle.
The funeral of the late Herbert H
Stone will be held from the Home
chapel at 8 A. NJ. Thursday, Rev. C.
H. Temple officiating
Burroughs were granted WednesdaI
to Cornelius Connolly to STANFORD
Conn.,, and George w. Fuller to Bos'
ton.
AT the regular meeting of Gen. Beal
Command, L. u, held Wednesda
afternoon, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: ColoneL
George D. Herriott; 1t. Col, Edward
w. Wheelock; major, Albert S. Gerry
quartermaster, Oakman F. Glidden'
surgeon, George w. Harris: chaplain
Charles j. Newton; officer of the da!
Louis Moutter; officer of the guard
Irving E. Fay.
Col. Herriott then appointed the TO-
lowing: Adjutant, Charles c. Sewa'
quartermaster sergeant, Elmer Hayes
sergeant major. Frank w. Marshai,
sentinel, George NJ. Lowering: anu
picket, Frederick H. Harding
Thursdays Concert Program
March-Ahoy, NV Lads Bennett
Overture-Le Kermesse Corbin
Waltzes-1001 Nights, Strauss
Selection from the Sister of Jose.
Frohmann
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Tooan'
Potpourri-Old ueide,bere Tobani
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

Score: Augusta "; WatefVlIIe 2.
Goals from floor, Stuart 8. Vance T.,
Grenier /, Brown 1, Alberts s, Mares
Q, Thompson /, Selby 1. Goals from
fouls. Augusta /, Waterville l. Referee,
Merrill of Colby. Scorer, S. Grenier
Timer Halpen. Time, three 15-minute
periods. Attendance, $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
{ ENGLAND AUTH0R| zES ISSUANCE
OF SAFE CONDUCT TO GERMAN
NAVAL ATTACHES WITHDRAW

sidered. No request has been mad
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-06-17

him. Craig was busy examining the
room.
Let US see the library" he said at
length.
Accordingly down to the library we
went. Kennedy looked about. He
seemed to miss something.
where is the armor?' he demand
ed.
why, the men came for 1t and took
1t away to repair" answered Jen-
nings.
Kennedy's brow clouded in deep
thought.
Outside we had left our taxi waiting.
The door was open and q new foot
man, James, was sweeping the rug,
when past him flashed a dishevelled
hairy streak.
We were all standing there still as
Craig questioned Jennings about the
armor. With a yelp Rusty tore fran
tically into the room. A moment he
stopped and barked. We all looked at
him in surprise. Then. as no one
moved. he seemed to single out Ken
nedy. He seized Craig's coat In his
teeth and tried to drag him out.
Here. Rusty-down, sir. DOWN."
called Jennings.
mo; Jennings. no" interposed
Craig. Whats the matter. old fei-
low?"
Craig patted Rusty. whose big brown
eyes seemed mutely appealing. Out
Of the doorway he went, barking still.
Craig and l followed, while the rest
stood In the vesubuls.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-06-17

he took syringe from his pocket and
bent down by the door. Inserting the
end under 1t. he squirted some liquid
through. which vaporized rapidly In a
Wide, fine stream OF spray. Before he
could give an alarm Rusty was over.
come by the noxious fumes. rolled
over on his back and lay still.
Outside. the other crook was wait.
Ing, looking at his watch. As the hand
slowly turned the half.hour he
snapped the watch shut. With quick
glance up and down the deserted
street. he deftly started up the rain
pipe that passed near Elaine's win.
dow.
This time there was no faithful
Rusty to give warning, and the second
intruder. after glance at Elaine, still
sleeping, went quickly to the door.
dragged the insensible dog out OF the
way, turned the key and admitted the
Clutching Hand. As he did 30 he
closed the door.
Evidently the fumes had not
reached Elaine. or. II they had. the
thrush of fresh air revived her. for
she walked and quickly reached for
the gun. In an instant the other crook
had leaped at her. Holding his hand
over her mouth to prevent her sore I'M
Ing, he snatched the revolver away be-
fore she could IRE It.
In the meantime the Clutching Hand
had taken out some chloroform. and.
rolling Q towel In the form Of . cone,
placed Il over her face.
When Elaine was completely under
The influence Of The drug they liftsd
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-06-17

the onlcer. cycling Kennedy suspi.
ciously as he stood there with the
armor. Whats them pieces OF tin
hey?'
Kennedy quickly flashed his own
special badge. II want to trail .
GIRL he exclaimed hurriedly. Can I
find a bloodhound about here?"
"A hound? Why, we have a pack
over there"
Bring them--quick." ordered Craig.
Kennedy held the armor down to
the dogs. "Searchlight" gave a low
whine. then, followed by Bob" and the
others, was of. all with noses close
to the ground. We followed.
In the mysterious haunt Of the
Clutching Hand. all were still stand
ing around Elaine and the wounded
Pitts Slim.
Just then cry from one OF the
group startled the rest One of them,
less hardened than the Clutching
Hand, had turned away from the
sight, had gone to the window, and
had been attracted by something out
side.
Look" he cried. ...
From the absolute stiffness OF death
there was now wild excitement among
the crooks.
Police. Police!" they shouted to
each other as they fed by a doorway
to secret passage.
Clutching Hand turned to his frss
assistant.
You 60, too" he ordered"
The dogs had led us to a strange
looking house, and were now baylng