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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
FIRST Boys CONFERENCE OF y
SOMERSET COUNTY OPENS y
At SK0WHECAN ON FRIDAY,

ceding the feasting there were yells
from the various delegations. Per.
haps the liveliest delegation was from
thens led by Guy Williams, principal
of the academy there. There were thir.
teen In this bunch and they had hiked
from Athens this afternoon a dis.
lance of Is miles and yet they were
full of yells.
Grace was offered by Rev. H. G.
McGlauflin. The eating lasted an hour
and then Rev. George w. Hinckey
supervisor of Good Will farm took
charge of the meeting and he intro
ouced Judge Fred Eoss Lawrence o.
okowheSan as tOastmaster There was
continuous flow of wit from the toast
master and he introduced as the frs.
speaker Hon. Car,eton p. Merrill, ex-
president of the Skowhegan board Of
trade, who gave the welcom6 address
to the boys. The response was given
by Senator Forrest H. Colby.
The principal speech of the evening
was by Hon. Carl E. Millik6H of Is
land Falls who spoke on high ideals
and getting what one goes after.
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was introduced and passed requiring
the city engineer to prepare specifica-
tons for wood pavement the entire
length Of Central street, and for
granolithic sidewalks wherever need
ed on the street, to ask for bids. on the
work and report the same to the city
council.
The bridge was not touched, there
being a general feeling among the city
council members that the imperative
thing to do on the street is to pro-
vide for paving and eliminate the mud
evil as early as possible
In view of the financial condition of
the city at the present time and the
insistent demand for a low tax rate
the city council seemed satisfied to
let the new concrete bridges alone for
the present and to strengthen the
present structures to handle whatever
traffic is placed upon them.
AS far as the wood block paving is
concerned, Mr.. Graham, as we'll as
any other local man, is entitled to bid
on the work, but the order provides
that only local men shall bid
After considerable wrangling the
council purchased a Ford rupabout for
the electrical department. and the up-
per board passed an order for similar
equipment for the highway depart
ment, but the latter order was killed
when it reached the common council.
Mayor Robinson announced the an
pointment of w. w. Pennell as super
lntendent of the city almshouse, and
the appointment was confirmed.
The council retracted the previous
action in relation to the raise for the
police department and the half holi-
days for thea highway, sewers and park
departments a compromise measure
going through in each instance.
Inc mayor threatened to veto both
orders and as result when the mat
ter was brought before the city coun-
Gil again Thursday night, there was
no difficulty in resembling and passing
new orders Under the COMPROMISES
the regular patrolmen will get s2.65 a
day and the deputy chief, captains and
inspectors will get s2.75, an increase Of
cents day in both instances. Under
the original order the regular police
We're to receive S2.75 and the other Of
hcers named above So.
The order providing for half hou-
days during six months out of the
year was changed to read so that the
holidays are granted for three months
June July and August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
LOCAL talent
AT OPERA HOUSE
MAKES BIG HIT

Sheridan's RIVALS that delightful CID
English comedy, was presented at the
Waterpille opera house Friday evening
in an excellent manner before an audi
ence that was very large and apprecia-
tive Marion Worthing was in the part
of Julia Melville. and Annie Murray in
that of Lydia Languish, and both delin-
Gated in a very delightful manner the
parts of young English women of a by
gone generation. Mrs. Malaprop, whose
mistakes have made smiles extending
down through the years, was imperson-
ated by Alice Ames in sprighty
fashion.
The part of Bob Acres, the timorous
young dandy who gets involved in
duel, was played by Frank Berliawsky.
That fine old character, Sir Anthony Alb
solute. fell to Charles Vigue, and he GER
tainly carried out with success the diff
cult situations.
That bellicose individual Sir Lucius
OTrigger was impersonated by Norman
Haskell in manner that brought many
a round of applause at his grufY sallies.
Capt. Jack Resolute looked we'll his char
after, being played by Albert Merrill.
Alexander LaFleur was cast as Faulk-
land. Ernest Williams was Fag, Albert
LaFleur was Thomas and Juanita Nc
Lellan for Luck, all carrying their parts
well. Roger Haskell was the Boy and
Albert LaF'leur was David.
The music was Beth Haines orchestra.
After the play dance was held in Sill
yer Racquet hall. The High School Nau-
titus was on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
COLBY COLLEGE

Rev George Merriam. 70, pastor of the
Bethany Baptist church of Skowhegan,,
was in town Friday afternoon calling on
friends at the Delta Epsilon house while
on his way to Hallowell to attend a fu-
neral service.
DIR. VOTES class in sociology will
leave for Augusta on the noon train Sat-
urday for the purpose of doing a little
practical tirst-hand investigation work
along lines of social REFORM While in
the Capital City they plan to visit the
Children's Home, the State insane hos
pital and several other institutions of
a similar character, returning to Water
vile on the early evening train.
At the regular weekly meeting of the
Colby Chemical Society Friday evening
Ray c. Youns Is of Lakeport, N. H.,
read an interesting paper on the subject
Explosives" taking up the topic in the
light Of the most modern science and in
it's connection with the present European
war.
William A. Tracy IA, who. has been
on trip to Concord, n. H., for the past
few days, is visiting at the Delta Ursilon
house on the return trip to his home in
Houlton.
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OF small houes and people sleeping in
them were cut by broken glass.
During the three raids at least fifty
combs have been sent down by the
Germans. Either by error or purpose
ly the airmen have kept away from
the larger towns, where they might
have been discovered by searchlights
and come under fire. There is an in
clination her to consider the raid only
in the nature Of "Reminiscences, for
except in the case Of aeroplane bases
points Of military importance were
avoided, although in each case air
craft passed within a short distance
OF such places. In view of this be-
lief, extra precautions are being take.1
while the fine weather lasts. The
Allies already are making reprisals for
all German attacks over the fighting
zone. and it is considered here to be
likely that the raids over England
will receive their reply before very
long
Germany base promised to make in
quiries into the sinking of the Dutch
steamer Katwyk, which the captain
and crew charge was sunk off the
North Hinder lightship by a German
submarine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
OAKLAND

large number attended the social
given by the Senior class of the Oak
land High school, Thursday evening a:
Memorial hall. An orchestra of five
pieces furnished music.
kev. John H. Trites of Norridgewock
conducted Evangelistic services at the
BAPTIST church Friday evening.
j. Wesley Gilman Camp No. 2s
sons of Veterans, mustered II recruits
at their meeting, Friday evening at
Memorial hall. Visitors were present
from Waterville, Fairfield and Auburn,
also members Of the local G. A. r.
me members Of the camp have been
rehearsing the work for some time
and a pleasing feature Of the. same
was the introduction Of the old third
degree work. new side degree with
many new features. Senior v. Div.
CON- DIN P. Aver was present AMI
addressed the camp. At this time, the
annual inspection was also held, P.
u. Chaplain. Harry A. Vose being the
inspection officer, the result Of the in
spection being highly satisfacto,l, ~
all. Camp No. rs is among theJko /.
working camps In the State ara nay
many OF the best workers Of the d.
vision among its membership. A most
peasant evening was enjoyed by all.
sunday services In the NJ. E. church
morning worship at 1880 with sermon
py IN pastor. H. S. Trueman, subject
christian Consistency" Sunday school
at l.45. Geo. Johnston. Supt Mems
bloie Glass will meet in the auditori-
UNI at IL. Epworth League at 6. Even
ing service, 7. Evangelistic sermon by
the pastor, Sin versus Grace"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
FIRST DOSE ENDS INDIGESTION
Heartburn. or Gas on Stomach.


People with weak stomacns should take
Tonoline Tablets occasionally, and there
will be no more Indigestion, no feeling
like a lump CT lead in the stomach, no
heart burn. sour risings. gas on stomach,
or belching Of undigested food, headaches,
dizziness or sick stomach; and besides,
what you eat will not ferment and poison
your breath with nauseous odors. All
these symptoms resulting from a sour.
.out-of-order stomach and dyspepsia are
generally relieved five minutes after TAX
( ing Tonoline Tablets.
Go to your druggist and get box of
Tonoline Tablets and you will always go
to the table with hearty appetite, and
what you eat will taste good. because
( your stomach and intestines will be clean
and fresh. and you will know there are
not going to be any more bad nights and
miserable days for you: Tonoline tab
lets freshen you and make you feel life
Is worth living.
p. For women who can never appear sty-
lish in anything they wear because Of
their thinness this remarkable treatment
' may prove a revelation. It is a beauty
maker as well as form builder and
nerve strengthened
Tonoline Tablets cost 800 for a Is days
treatment. At druggists or mailed by
American Proprietary Co., Boston, Mass.
For Sale by Bowditch- Webster Co.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
HOULTON GIRL WEBS
AT Ell PASO, TEXAS

Houlton, Me-. April 16-News has
reached Houlton of the marriage of Miss
Eva Holyoke to Arthur Logan Davidson
Of Morenci, Ariz., at Ell Paso. Tex, on
April s. After a wedding trip by auto
mobile through the Grand Canyon, they
will return to Morenci, where they plan
to make their future home. The bride
formerly lived in Houlton and has host
If friends here who will extend hearty
and best wishes. Mr.. Davidson was
born in Hammond Plantation and is
we'll known here. having attended the
RFlcker Classical institute. The best
wishes Of all are extended to the happy
couple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
county until five DAYS had elapsed. This

county until fivc days had elapsed. This
action, it vase explained would nave
beens taken no matter what the decis-
sion so that counsel for The losing side
might take action deemed necessary
such az filing notice of appeal
The writ of habeas corpus sworn out
in Thaw's behalf after he was acquitted
of the charge of conspiracy is hnallE
returnable on Monday. At that time
counsel will present arguments urging
that their client be granted permission
to have jury determine his present
mental condition. Should decision I'M
favorable to Thaw be forthcoming by
Wednesday. the state will have the right
tn return aim to Matteawar forthwith,
providing his counsel shall have not Sc
cured a stay of execution in the order
committing him to MatteaWan, pending
appeal. Thaws attorneys may secure
such a stay tomorrow or Monday. Thaw
himself refused tonight to comment up
on the action of the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
HEALTH
and Happiness

demand a properly functioning body and
"a clear-thinking brain. Nothing 30
quickly clogs both brain and body al
constipation. Irregular bowels induce
sluggishness in mind and muscle.
A teaspoonful Of the famous IL. f."
Atwood's Medicine. taken befozebr after
meals. relieves the worst case Of consti-
patton in the shortest time. as Mr.. J. w.
Cady's letter tells:
National Military Home.
Togus. Maine.
II first used IL. F. Atwood's Medi-
cine 10 years ago. when I came from the
army. It relieves constipation and keeps
the bowels regular. For dizziness and
loss of appetite. it Is a superior remedy
II people would only try it. they'd be
convinced"
(Signed J. W. Cady.
The Big Bottle-ss Cents at Your Dealers
Write Us for FREE Sample NOW.
III. F." MEDICINE CO, Portland. Ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
WRESTLING BOUT
AT WATERvILLE

Waterville, Me-, April 16.--(SpeciaD.
After 4s minutes of wrestling, In the
Armory here tonight. neither Fred
Gagne of Winslow nor Jim Poulis, the
GGreek wrestler of Boston, had had a
throw. Suddenly Poulis grabbed Gagne
by the heels and swung him until he
was rendered unconscious, and then put
him on his back The referee announced
no decision.
In battle royal seevn men were
dwindled down to two for the prelimin-
airy match These two, Young Quirion
and Will Dennis, both Of Winslow in ten
minutes wrestling were not either able
to throw the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
Mrs. Edward Crosby

The passing away of Mrs. Edward
Crosby occurred Friday forenoon short
ly after 9 o'clock. after a short illness.
her aGliction being pneumonia, at her
home in Winslow. The deceased was
born in Winslow the daughter of
Sherman and Susan Flagg, and had al
ways resided in that town. About five
years ago she was married to Edward
Crosby. She attended the Benton Con-
gregational church and was a men,
Der Of Winslow Grange. A son, Ivory
Getchell, son by a previous marriage.
who always made his home with his
mother, and ore sister, Mrs. Frank
Lancaster fo Benton. survive. She was
aged Sc years, months and 26 days.
The funeral services will take place at
o'clock from the residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
FORMER SENATOR
NELSON ALDRICH
DIES SUDDENLY
Republican Leader of Tariff and Currency Leg
islation Succumbs to Apoplectic Stroke

New York, April 16.-Nelson w. AL
drich, for 30 years United States senator
from Rhode Island and Republican
leader whose name was stamped upon
tariff and currency legislation of his
party. died of an Apoplectic stroke at his
home on Fifth avenue here today. He
had been i'll of indigestion since yester-
day afternoon. Until then he had been
in excellent health. He was in his 74th
year. Senator Aldrich will be buried In
Swain Point cemetery. Providence, r. l.,
Sunday afternoon.
DR.. John S. Thatcher, his family ply
sician, had left Mr.. Aldrich less than
half an hour before he died. Mr. Aldrich
then appeared to be recovering from a
slight attack of indigestion which put
him in bed yesterday afternoon. Ten min
utes after the physician left. however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
EXERCISE BENEFICIAL TO Wo-
MEN.
Strength Often May Be Gained by
Judicious Activity on Part Of the
Sick.

The woman suffering from the ills Of
her sex often loses ambition and will not
exert herself in the least, her muscles
become fiabby. her circulation bad and
nerves wrecked. Another woman suffer.
ing from the same ills will lay out for
herself a system of convalescent exer-
cises of deep breathing even before leav'
. ing her bed. If the woman will but write
DR.. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel. Buffalo,
N. Y, she can get free medical advice
in such cases. also 1000-page book with
advice on Hygiene, How to care for the
sick. Sex problems. Diseases of women.
ETC., all for 3 dimes or 30 cts. in stamps
to pay for mailing.
: Sick women-thousands Of them have
h.en cured by the use Of DR.. Pierce e
Favorite Prescription. 1t is a woman s
tonic that has a singleness of purpose in
curing the disease of women only. 1t es-
tablishes regularity. heals Inflammation
and banIshes pain. The dull, sunken eye
with its dark circles which comes Of
suffering Is banished-so too Is the sal
low, sunken cheek. the shrunken form
when this Prescription" is used. 1t is a
temperance remedy because made with
out alcohoL-of native roots and herbs.
Women who suffer should not wait til!
a breakdown causes prostration. II you
are anxious to correct the arrangement
of the delicate feminine organs. to over.
come irritability and nervousness, waste
no time. but get DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription in liquid or tablet form this
very day at any medicine dealers and to-
morrow you will know that you are on
the highway to health and happiness.
Write for free 1as-page book on diseases
Of women.
DIR. Pierces Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach. liver and bowels.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Mr.. Aldrick suddenly became uncon-
scious. He died within few minutes.
Members of his immediate family were
hurriedly summoned when he became I'M
conscious and were at the bedside when
he died. They included Mrs. Aldrich, his
wife; Miss Aldrich and Mrs. John D.
Rockefeller. Jr., his daughters, and Win
throp Aldrich, his son.
The funeral services for the late Sen
ator Aldrich will take place at Grace
church in Providence, II. l., at O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. Bishop James Dew
Perry. Jr., of the Protestant Episcopal
church of Rhode Island. VIII conduct the
services. Burial will be in Swan Point
cemetery. Providence. The body will be
sent to Providence at 10 o'clock Sunday
morning.
CONTINUED on Page 5-coIumn ~
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Quickly Relieves
Without Distress

The congestion Of waste and
refuse from the stomach, fer
menting in the bowels, generates
poisonous gases that occasion
distress and invite serious ILL
ness. Health and comfort de-
mand that this congestion be
speedily relieved and the foul
mass expelled.
The well-founded objection
most people have to the violence
Of cathartic and purgative
agents is overcome by using the
combination Of simple laxative
herbs with pepsin that is sold in
drug stores under the name of
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. A
dose at night brings relief next
morning, without discomfort or
inconvenience. A free trial bot
tie can be obtained by writing to
DR.. w. B. Caldwell, 452 Wash
sington St., Monticello, Ills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Skowhegan, Me-, April 16.-(Special.,
line FIRST annual Boys Conference
of Somerset county opened here to-
night for session that will last un-
I'll sunday night. Over $50 boys were
present ana at the banquet that was
heid at $50 with the boys and bust
ness men 275 were present.
Practically every town in the coun-
ty was represented.
An informal reception was held at
o'clock and at 6 o'clock the BUSH
ness men of the town led by the bows
and Good Will band marched to the
Methodist church. Music from the
High school orchestra greeted the
crowd here and for half an hour pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
Church Notices

The services at the Methodist church,
upper Main street, Rev. c. o. Perry,
pastor, for Sunday, April IS, will be
as follows: Morning service at 1045
A. M. Subject of the sermon by Rev.
Mr.. Perry, "A Christian" Following
the morning service a baptiSmal will
be held, and reception of members into
the church will take place. Sunday
school and Bible classes at II NJ. Junior
League at P. NJ. The leader of the
meeting will be George Bither, and the
subject of the meeting will be. Gods
All Things" Evening service at I.
Regular melting Of the Epworth League
Tuesday at P. NJ. The leader Of the
the subject of the melting will be.
Selling Ones One Chance to Save
Another" Regular Friday evening
prayermeeting at 7.3O.
The services at the Baptist church,
Newhall street, for Sunday, April IS,
will be as follows: Morning service at
1915 A. M. Mrs. Fred O. Savage. an
eminent speaker, will occupy the pull
pit, and she will take for her subject.
Christ, Our Friend" Sunday school
and Bible classes at IL M. The evening
Savage will deliver the discourse, talk
ing as her text, whatsoever Man
Thinks, So He Is"
w. r. Clifford Of Norridgewock ar
rived in town Thursday to pass few
days as the guest of friends and rela-
tives.
Herbert Blakney left Friday after
noon, where he will pass the weekend
at Brunswick as the guest of Merle
Butterfield.
Lincoln Stetson Of Randolph, Mass,
and f. E. Ford of Milton, Mass, are
passing the week in town, stopping at
The Gerald. They are making can
vass Of the town and the surrounding
towns, buying cattle for large dairy
in Massachusetts.
Harvey F. Doe, Senior ia Lawrence
High school, left Friday for Palermo,
where he will pass the week-en as
the guest of his parents.
Chief Of Police William F. Harring-
ton and George Chapman were at
skowhegan Friday attending court.
Charles w. Pooler Of Emery Kinds
Camp, S. OF ", Of Fairfield, and Har-
ry Vose Of Garfield Camp Of Water
vile, both district aids. were at Oak
land Friday evening where they aided
In the inspection of the Oakland Sons
OF Veterans. District Commander Cobb
OF Gardiner was present at the inspec-
ton.
Mrs. william McGraw was at Show
hogan Friday on business.
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BANGOR DECIDES
GRAHAM MATTER
THURSDAY NIGHT

Bangor, Me-, April 16.-John r.
Graham's proposition to take the con-
tract for the improvement Of Central
street, the work to include two new
concrete bridges, wood paving, side
walks and street lights. for $sO. 900, was
given a hearing before special meet
ing Of the city council Thursday eve-
ming. Mr.. Graham and his engineer
occupied about an hour with the ex-
PLANTATION of the project. and the city
council gave respectful and close at.
tention to everything that was said,
but after it was through and they had
adjourned to their respective cham-
beys to transact business, an order
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COLBY WILL PLAY
LEWISTON TODAY

Waterville, Me-, April 16.-(SpeciaD
After a week of. practice under
Coach Ben Houser with raw cold
weather prevailing almost every aft
ernoon. the Colby baseball team will
leave on the o'clock train Saturday
morning for Lewiston where in the
afternoon they tackle the Lewiston
New England Leaguers Besides the
coach and Manager Rand IS men will
make the trip. In tn probable bat
ting order they are: Campbell. 2b;
simpson, If: LaFleur, 3b; Smith lib;
Schuster CT; Allen, IF; Duffey, SIS;
Barker and Hartman, catchers;
James. Totman and Belger pitchers;
Blackington, utility infielder.
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ORDER THAW RETURNED
TO MATTEAWAN HOSPITAL
Continued From Page One)

had built their hopes Of action favorable
to their client upon remarks made by
three Of the appellate justices when the
appeal was being presented. The JUS
tees gave it as their opinion that there
was involved in the case a question in
good faith Of the state Of New York
in refusing to return Thaw to New
Hampshire. In the decision Of today,
however. the court held that in return
ing Involuntary to this Jurisdiction
Thaw was subject to no promise or in
ducement and that New Hampshire had
only done the duty expected Of 1t when
it returned him to New York to answer
for a crime which he had been indicted.
The order Of the appellate division car.
ried with 1t the provision that Thaw
could not be taken from New York
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Gard Of Thanks

At this time Of our great affiiction we
tender to our neighbors and friends our
profound thanks and gratitude for all
their efforts to contribute to the comfort
of our late dear sister and aunt during
her last long and painful illness, for
their many expressions of sympathy and
consolation and for the beautiful floral
tributes.
HENRY A. BRADLEY,
WILLIAM s. BRADLEY,
MR.. AND MRS. JOHN G. BRADLEY,
MRS. MARY A. Stafford,
MISS ELIZABETH r. Stafford.