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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
SUSPECT A WOMAN
IN CONNECTION WITH
LEW|SToN'S BIG FIRE

Lewiston, Me, Feb. IA woman fire.
cent fires and more particularly the
s2h,Ooo fire Saturday at midnight in the
four-story brick building at 1870 Main
street Lewiston. containing the Belle
we hotel and stores is in rigid exam
ination by fire and police departments.
Chief Moriarty Of the fire and Chief
McCarron Of the police are collaborating
but Monday afternoon did not care TO
woman with whom the police are ac-
quainted and who is thought TO be
irresponsible mentally, has been among
the first 10 arrive at the fires. and in
instances has rooned in lodging houses.
The police believe that this woman
can be connected with FIVE recent fires.
Chief Moriarty has not been satisfied
with tines ordinary explanation of fires.
especially with the Ivernia in the mex;
building 10 the Bellevue fire and the
night beore. Reports which came TO
him after the Bellevue fire strengthened
mis- suspicious
II is SAID that this woman came out
OF the Bellevue d few moments after
the fire alarm was sounded and that in
her progress down Lisbon street fell
twice. once IN front of a steamer and
once in front of a hook and ladder truck.
il was thought that the woman was
under the influence Of a drug She has
been referred TO as "a dope iend" by
policemen,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
UNDER CLASSES
or HIGH SCHOOL
WITH PRINCIPE AL

The Watervi,le Board OF Education al
lis meeting Morday evening considered
the e1ievauces OF tie Seniors Of the High
school presented last Wednesday eve
mng. : depu;ation i IN the three lower
classes Of the school appeared before
the board and presented the following
statement, which was signed by nearly
lno low er rlassmen and two Seniors:
TO the Board OF Education OF the City
OF Wateryille.
Gentlemen. We. the undersigned pu-
pills OF the under-classes al the High
schoo.. wish TO express our deepest re-
crets for the trouble which occurred in
our school recently and for which we
were in no wise responsible.
We wisl further 10 express our appre-
citation Of our principal. II. NJ. Sanborn,
and his subordinates; our teachers.
We pledge our heartiest support 10 our
principal and honorably bind ourselves
TO obey the rules as set down by our
Board Of Education and shall try by all
possible means to try TO avoid any con-
Germ 10 the generous citizens of Water
vile"
Owing TO the necessary absence Of two
OF the members OF the board final Judg-
ment was withheld until next Monday
night. when z second meeting will be
held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
WOMAN MAY Be
INDICTED UNDER
TIE i. 5. SlAVElAW
AS CO-C0kSP|RATOR

Washington. Feb. 1.-The Federal
white slave law was Interpreted today
by the supreme court as authorizing the
indictment Of 4 womz-,. transported in
violation Of the law, as a co-conspira-
tor with the person VINO caused her to
he transported.
Justice Holmes announcing the court s
opinion intimated that a woman could
bc indicted also if she engaged in a
s7ir4cy 10 have herself transport ed
WITH n view TO blackmaL
Justice Lamar rendered a dissenting
opinion IL wnlch Justice Day concurred.
The dissenting justices contended the
majority decision had cut away the
constitutional support OF the law SD
prem- court lawyers. skilled in the ad-
rnirisIation of the action. We're Of the
opinion that the decision would have the
effect Of making prosecutions very diff
cult.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Minnie Moore has returned to
Hallowell. where she is engaged as one
of the faculty at the Hallowell Indus
trial school. Mrs. Moore has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jewell.
Western avenue. and has been enjoying
several weeks vacation from her duties
because Of ill health.
Mrs. Ralph Jewell of~Western avenue is
entertaining her sister from Skowhegan.
Judge Harvey H. BrazzelI was at Show
hogan Monday forenoon on legal bust
ness.
Mrs. Addie Vickery, who has been i'll
at her home on High street for several
weeks, is on the road to recovery. which
her many friends are pleased to learn,
The Woman Relief Corps Sewing Cir
Gle will meet on Wednesday afternoon
az the Grand Army hall to sew. A pic
mic supper will be served, followed by the
regular meeting of the E. P. Pratt Corps
in the evening.
Norman Nye is able TO be out after a
several days illness at his home on High
street.
Linw God Pitman has returned to Orono
TO resume his studies al L. Of NJ. after
passing a few days in town with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Pitman
High street.
Miss Jennie Warren Of West Benton
was the hostess on Monday evening 10
the members of the Twice Six Club.
The young ladies passed the time very
quickly in sewing. and the hostess serv-
ed dainty refreshments. Hrs. Myrtle
Chase of Winslow was the guest OF
honor.
William J. Bradbury went to Boston.
Monday night, on afew days business
trip
John L. Leary is still ill at his homo
Ralph Spaulding of Lower Main
street left Monday for a several days
visit at Hinckley where he will be the
guest Of relatives and friends
Melvin kronkite returned on Monday
from i week end visit at Augusta.
Mrs Edward Chase and daughter
Charlotte. Of Winslow are the guests OF
Mrs Chases parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wynlan at West Benton.
James Waldron has returned from a
several weeks stay at Hinckley where
he has been employed by the Lawry
Bros. company in painting and paper
ing.
Eenna II. Lawrence was at his home
/ in town. Monday. from his 6uties al
the Capital. where he is a member o.
the Legislature
TIE Lawrence High school two classe.
in physical culture were held on Monday
/ afternoon. al the Assembly hall. witt
Miss Ella Perkins as instructor, as
sisted by DR.. Ethel Walters. The girl:
are making great advancement in theil
. classes. nd are doing very good exer
Uses with the dumbebells
Miss Mildred Clarke. a student a.
\ Lawrence High school. is unable to at
tend her studies because of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
GFRNAN RESERV|ST TELLS0F
ESCAPE FROM HALIFAX, n. S,
PRISON WITH EIGHT COMRADES

Nine Of us c.in1tHd over the rope and
dropped safely on the other size but the
last man was caught Four Of the nine
were captured shortly afterwoard. I
ride ny way TO Boston by selling a
diamond ring. an heirloom which the
guards allowed me 70 keep, although
.hey took all our money
WHAT became OF the others who es
capped Schmidt said he did not know.
Th- escaped prisoner said ha was
cultured while a pass anSer on the Span
jsn steamer Montzerrat on Sept 5. TWO
days out of New York by the British
cruiser Glory. There were 81 other
Germans aboard, all intent on joining
The German forces who were also made
prisoners. he slid. when the Montzerrat
was lowed into Halifax by the Glory
S.hnidt said that he was an inspecting
engineer with the National MexIcan
Z 81. way @or 10 years. He has a wife
4ui Two children AZ Vera Cruz whom he
notified of his safety today. After re-
porting his presence IN the city to. the
German consuls Office. ana giving an
outline OF his eXperiences ne left for New
ork with he announced intention OF
a2a.n seeking means Of joining his
OuHt"Y's colors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
OAKLAND

Mrs. viii Peavey has gone to Attic
boro, Mass. to visit her sister. Mrs.
c. F. Stone. for an indefinite time.
From there she will go to Hartford,
Ct, to visit her brother, Vernon Skill
lings and then to Bridgeport, CT, to
visit her sister, Mrs. Ethel Publicover.
Roy Goodman has gone to Old Town
where he has a position as second
hand in the spinning room for the
American Wooden Co.
The salectmen moved their Office
Monday TO the old library room in
Memorial hall, the yoom which used to
be occupied by the selectmen. The
books have been moved TO the new
library building but they are not
ready yet 10 be let out.
Miss Helen Manter Of Arson was a
guest of Miss Helen Oliver over Sun
day.
Murray Leonard of Portland pass ed
the week END with his mother.
David Mcdonald Of Sydney, y. s..
is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ". z.
Tigue.
George Swasey of Milo is visiting
lod friends for short time.
4 rehearsal of the First degree staff
of Anon Lodge. I. o. O. F.. will be
held Tuesday evening.
The Natains Club basketball team
will play NJ. c. I. at Messalonskee hall
Wednesday evening. Feb. g. Both
teams are very fast and a good game
IS assured.
Mrs. Elizabeth Calder has returned
to work in the telephone Office after
an absence of several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

Railroad couldn't buy q key Of spikes
without first seeing the board Of direc-
tors?"
Il don't know, did it," Mr.. Morgan re-
Piled.
After Mr. Morgan had been asked sew
eral more Hypothetical questions, to
which he said he was not prepared to
answer or that he had no information
bearing upon the subject he was ex-
cused The commission then adjourn
ed for the day.
Mitchell Witness
Simply absurd was the manner in
which John Mitchell, former president Of
the United Mine Workers of America.
and now a member of the state Work
mems Compensation Commission. today
characterized before the federal indus
trial relations committee the Rockefeller
plan of settling labor troubles in Colo
RADIO.
NO good can come out of such a plan"
said Mr. Mitchell THE unorganized
men can be depended upon to select to
represent them only the men the bosses
want. They may not be directly influ-
enced TO do this. but there will be an in
direct influence which they cannot re-
sist.
We have gone through such a thing
before. The slogan We might as well
starve idle as starve working will nat
urally be raised again just as il was
during 1900 in the anthracite fields
Mr.. MitcheNs reference was to the
plan OF collective bargaining suggested
TO the Rockefeller interests by w. L.
Mackenzie King, former commissioner Of
labor of Canada. who was recently en-
ployed by the Rockefeller foundation to
conduct an investigation into industrial
relations.
Mr. Mitchell thought the referendum
and recall was an advantage TO labor.
Speaking of compensation for work
men, Mr. Mitchell said it was effective
In more ways than one.
When" said he. lit costs more to kill
a man than it does to save him. the en-
ployers will save their workers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
THREE PRISONERS
ESCAPE FROM
SOMERSET JAIL

Skowhegan, Me, Feb. 1.-(Special).
John Samanachook, a Polander,
Samuel Dodge and William Wheeler
Of Pittsfeld, Me, all under indictment
by the Somerset county grand jury,
escaped tonight about $50 from the
county jail here where they were be-
ing held pending trial. The first two
named were charged with larceny, and
wheeler was indicted for alleged forgery.
Wheeler will be remembered by upriver
towns as his case received quite lot
of publicity at the time. All the cities
and towns in the State have been notified
to keep a sharp lookout for the men and
their capture is expected shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
KINGS CHAMPION
FINED FOR ASSAULT
ON FAMILY COOK

London. Jan. 20-tCorrespondence OF
the Associated Press}.-Frank Seaman
Dymoke. J. P. the honorable. the King g
champion. whose duty it is at a corona
ton to ride. clad in respondent amor,
into the coronation banquet hall. dis
mount from his charger, fling down his
gauntlet and challenge to mortal COM
bat anyone who should deny the King S
right to the throne. was last week fined
20 shillings for assaulting his cook.
According to the testimony given in the
police court in Horncastle, the champion
came home after stopping into four diff
ferent bars on the way. and found his
wife in an alteration with the cook, who
had been discharged. Marion Noel, the
cook. testified that the champion entered
her bedroom and caught her by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

At the regular monthly meeting Of
Monday afternoon. II was voted 10 hold
a series of Little Teas" The first
will be held with Mrs. Horation y.
Bates Thursday afternoon of this
week. The purpose is to raise the las.
OF the money necessary . pay for the
building al the corner of Main ana
Temple streets for headquarters for
the Association. The Association has
been striving toward this end for sew
eraI years and now that the goal is
almost insight would appreciate time
~ assistance in securing the full!
amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
THE STRAP-HANCER
AND STANDING ROOM

New York, Feb. 1.-The value Of tn@
strap hanger, the space he occupies
and how many can stand comfortably
il a street car were discussed today II
d public service commission investiga- =
ton into the transportation facilities
OF the Brooklyn Rapid Transit co.
Slaughter W. Huff, general manage
Of the company testified the average
standing capacity, as We have figured
it out is one standing passenger for
every seated one and one standing
passenger for every two or three
square feet on the rear platform.
This he described as comfortable
standing room"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
ITALY AND GREECE
BUYING VESSELS

London. Jan. ol.-Rumors that both
Greece and Italy are endeavoring -
purchase Austrian and German COM
mercial ships interned in the Medl-
terranean have caused much discus
sion in shipping circles
Italy has shown a decided improve
ment in her merchant marine within
the last few years.
In many ways Italy has become q
rival Of England on the sea The
Italian shipping laws are more lib.
eral than those of England. Conse-
quently the Italian lines are able 10
operate a, less expense than English
companies. The wages paid to crews
are lower, in Italy than in England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
DECLARES GERMANY
HAS ENOUGH COPPER

Amsterdam. via London, Feb. /, eli
P. M.-"So Tar as copper is concern
ed, by making use of all the bronze
monuments and the copper cupolas of
the churches, and collecting all the
copper We have used for other pur-
poses in the last few years. Germany
will be able to hold out for SO years
more"
Thus spoke DR.. Schuster. secretary
OF the Germany Iron Founders Union,
at the annual meeting of the union in
Dusseldorf. according TO dispatch
received by the Tijd. DR.. Schuster is
reported as adding: IF necessary in
the conquered parts of Belgium and
France. We shall seize everything made
of copper"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
REP, UNDERWOOD DEFENDS THE
PRESIDENT IN SPEECH IN HOUSE

this country in unfrlendIy relations with
any nation in the world"
The record OF the President iustihes
this position. is il not unwise on the
floor Of this House to agitate this ques-
non when people of the whole country
desire that peace and peace alone shall
rest upon u.s."
Rep. Humphrey. Republican, suggested
that Nj Underwood had made an elo-
quent defence Of the President when
M ole had attacked the President. Mr..
Humphrey declared, however. that the
ship purchase proposition was a mos,
crude and s,cialistic scheme" without
precedent II any nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

The S o'clock car out Of Fairfield
over the Waterville and Fairfield line
of the Waterville, Fairfield and Oak
land Street Railway went through 10
the Plains Monday evening without a
single passenger. This is thing thai
seldom occurs. The car was in charge
Of Motorman Edward Brown and Con-
ductor Nollet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
WINSLOW

L L. Emery of Monmouth has been
the guest of L. NJ. Emery.
Little Ruth Robinson. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Robinson enter
tanned her great grandmas Sunday.
Those present were Mrs. Albert Cole,
of China, Mrs. Albert Robinson. Vas
salboro. Mrs. ]. B. Garland, Winslow,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Robinson. Grant,
parents we're also present. Miss RUN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

it being the opinion Of German naval
men that it is likely TO make the British
policy of starving out Germany recoil on
Great Britain.
News regarding the land operations
both IN the east and west is scarcer to-
day than usual There is a tendency on
the part Of German military experts 10
watch closely developments in the Car
pathian mountains, where further sue
cesses for the .Austro-German forces are
expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
CROWD
SEES ST0RK ON
JULY COLUMN

Paris. Feb. $50 P. MA great
crowd assembled this afternoon in
the Place De La Bastille TO watch an
Alsatian Stork which had alighted on
the wings Of the Statue of Liberty on
the top Of the July Column. erected in
honor Of the heroes Of the revolution
Of July 1880. The fact that an Asa
tan bird had taken refuge in Paris
Was declared by some Of the specta-
tors to be a good augury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

At the meeting of the directors OF
the .Waterville Chamber Of Commerce,
held at the office of the secretary, Viii
liam H. X. Abbott Monday evening. i:
was voted TO try to secure if possible
a Joint meeting with the Wateryille
Board Of Health on the meat inspec-
ton question, such meeting to be held
at time and place convenient 10 the
Board of Health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

has. a grandpa, Robert Cole and a
great grandpa, F. Hines Of Skowhe-
gan.
The Sebasticook Literary Club will
meet at the home Of Mrs. L. NJ. Emery.
Tuesday, 2.3O P. NJ.
The High school held an enjoyable
social at Taconnet Club House, last
Friday evening McCuilis orchestra
furnished music. Games were enjoy
ed by those present and refreshments
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

question was repeated, the witness
said il made no difference to him
whether the men were organized or
not. He said, however, that he would
I object tc union organizers going on
the property owned by corporations
during working hours. Industrial dis
content the witness supposed was on
the decrease, as conditions are being
constantly improved.r He cited as
an example the United States Steel
Corporation which, he said, had done
much for its men. The employees Of
this company the witness thought,
were on friendly terms with the cor
poration.
Mr. Morgan said that the extent Of
poverty and suffering had not been
brought to his attention and he had no
opinion regarding the cause OF poverty.
AS to charitable acts, the witness said
y have helped where I can, as most
people do
Foundations Beneficial
The philanthropic foundations have
been beneficial socially. in the opinion
Of the witness. Mr. Morgan thought
he said that the two banking houses OF
Morgan G. Co, and Kuhn & Co. dom
mated the railroads Of the country.
We certainly don't control one-half OF
the countrys railroads. Mr.. Morgan
continued. He laughed and continued:
II should like to think that we did con-
troll half of them.
Railroads reorganized by ]. P. Morgan
Co, the witness said were running
along nicely"
Labor Organization
Mr.. Morgan said he was unable to say
whether labor organizations had bene-
fitted the condition OF the workers.
Il have not studied the question:" he
testified. Il have been too busy study
ing other kinds of questions"
Mr.. Morgan said that were he a large
employer he would not mind treating
with organized labor, providing they
didn't attempt to tell me l couldn't en-
ploy anyone else I am in favor of the
open shop
In disputes between employer and en-
picyee, Mr. Morgan thought, The en-
ployer should play the part Of any de-
cent man" He considered it the duty
Of each employer to study the conditions
of his own employees.
Commissioner Weinstock invited Mr..
Morgan to give the commission sugges-
tons as to the legislation that Congress
might be required to enact to better
the relations between employers and
employees.
Problem "Too Big"
That's too big for me- Mr. Morgan
replied. 1.-The idea is an admirable one.
but do not know enough about the
question
Mr. Morgan said he thought every man
should have equal rights before the law
LAS to unions laying down conditions
for workers in the United States Steel
Corporation. Mr. Morgan said that the
unions had nothing to do with It
The men certainly don't have to work
there" Mr.. Morgan said IF they are
dissatisfied, they can leave"
The witness did not consider the aver
age board Of directors capable Of giving
executive officers advice as to questions
regarding labor.
Did it used to be a proyerb some
years ago, in this locality he asked.
that an executive Of the New Haven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

The Arts and Crafts department o.
the Waterville Woman's Club were
the guests of Mrs. Elvira Caswell and
Mrs. Ora A Meader Monday afternoon
al the home of Mrs. Meader. II Nudj
street A good representation of tht
department was present and profit
able afternoon enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

throat, but was routed by an umbrella
that she welded with good effect.
The champion denied the allegations
and also denied that the visit to the
four bars had put him in a challenging
mood. But the adverse testimony of the
cook an an ostler caused the magistrate
to infiict fine of 81 for common assault.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
RUMANIA Grain
TO The GERMANS

Berlin. Feb. 1.-(By Wireless Tele-
graph TO London $40 P. Nit IS
semi officially reported from Buchar-
est that Rumania is 10 supply Ger
many with pre-arranged large guam
tity Of grain, the transportation az
which is 10 be furnished by Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
ASK ADVANCE OF
HARVESTER SUIT

Washington. Feb. I-Solicitor General
Davis today asked the supreme court to
advance the governments antitrust suit
against the International Harvester Co
for argument during the present term
He suggested the first Monday in April
and counsel for the company concurred
in the motion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland. Me, Feb. L-Arived: Steam
er Riverton tBr). Liverpool. Schooners
Addison E. Billiard, Norfolk; Oakley
c. Curtis. do: Enterprise, Boston for
Deer Isle. Georgietta, Stockton for Bos-
NOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

The rank of Knight will be con-
ferred by Havelock Lodge, No. So, OF
this city Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
SCORE DRIVEN
FROM HOMES IN
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