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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-22

the retail houses we're open for
business. however
Schools We're closed for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
THREE Arrested AT BRUNSWICK
TELL OF farm FOR UNEMPL 0YE|

During the day they cleared wood,
farm.
The three. Harry Ross, age %, "
liam Ruckert, -, and G. w Rucker
were ordered to leave. They We're a
and were met today by Winter, i
bought three tickets for Bath and ,
for Lewiston, the latter for himself
cording to the story told by the N,
they stayed on the train at Bath !
were told by Winter that there Vas
place for them to leave the train. II
refused and Winter would not pay Ii
fare further They had but eight ca
between them and We're turned owe,
the police at Brunswick, 1t is said i
Winter offered them a dollar for /,
but they refused. They say ne prQna
to pay the fare to New York OF any N
dissatisfied.
The Journal correspondent telephoa
TO Mr.. Winter at Lewiston last night a
Mr.. Winter denied that he had proms
to pay the return fare, and said that
men had been trouble makers and d
the other men had asked that the trio
sent away.
The prisoners will be arraigned
morning.
1t is understood that there are
eight men left at the colony now, d
having left of their own accord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Brunswick, Me, Feb 25.-(SpeciaD.-
Another chapter was written here tonight
in the story of the mysterious philan-
thropist alleged to be supporting the es-
Establishment of a community farm at
Wiscasset for the aid of unemployed
Three men were arrested by Chief g.
Police Colby for evading carfare on the
ride from Bath, and the men tell an in
teresting and somewhat sensational tale
of their experience with an f. W. Win
ter, who is manager of the farm.
According to their story, told TO Jour
nal reporter, Winter found them by
means of an employment agency in New
York and brought them, with 10 others,
to Wiscasset They left New York Feb.
16 and came to Portland by boat, going
to Wiscasset by train. Here is situated
.'Sunnyside Colony" The men claim
they made an arrangement to work at
the farm for three months for their
board and clothing. AT the end of three
months each man was to receive plot
of land 50X1lQ meet to use as he pleased
In Portland, the prisoners say, Winter
purchased bedding and clothing, but this
was found to be Inadequate and they
charge they were forced to sleep cold
many of them on the floor with moth
ing but shavings TO soften the contact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
THE WEATHER
FORECAST AND
CONDITIONS

Washington, Feb. 25.-Forecast:
Eastern New York and Northern New
England: Cloudy, colder Friday; Sat-
urday fair.
Southern New England: Fair Friday
and Saturday.
Conditions: The storm that was CEN
trail Wednesday night over the Mid
die Atlantic states has moved north
eastward and Thursday night it's CEN
ter was over north New England,
where the pressure was as low as 29.l
inches. This disturbance has been at
tended by shifting gales on the Mid
die Atlantic and New England coast
and rains in the Middle Atlantic and
New England states.
The temperature has fallen consid-
erably in the Middle Atlantic states
and southern New England.
There will be snow f1urries Friday
in northern New York and northern
New England.
The temperature will be lower Fri
day in the Middle Atlantic and New
England states.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Delaware Break
water to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
East kennebec Pomona

East Kennebec Pomona Grange met
Tuesday. Feb. %, at Winslow, with
all the officers except secretary pres
ent and over 100 Patrons in attend
ance. A short business session was
followed by the Fifth degree on a
class of 10 candidates. The recently
purchased sashes for the officers add
ed much to the impressiveness Of the
work. Dinner was served, after which
the lecturer presented a fine instru-
mental and vocal program, with reci-
tations and the question Whether or
Not the Federal Government Should
Appropriate Money for the Building
Of Roads," 1t was, thoroughly dis
cussed. Mr.. Leland Of the department.
Of agriculture gave an interesting
talk on Testing and Selecting Of
Seeds" The next meeting will be
held March % at Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
WEST GARDINER

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rice and Mrs. J.. w
Small visited Hallowell on business Mon.
day.
Miss Mabel Barker visited Sunday her
grandmother, Mrs. Orrin Williams
Mrs. Everett Pinkham is quite sick
with erysipelas at her home on the Neck
road.
Mrs. A W. DeFratus was a SUNDAY
visitor with friends on North street
Mrs. John Scott was a called Tuesday
at Ella Fowles.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Fuller visited
Sunday at Walter E. Fuller's.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gross Of Gardiner
were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Gross
parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Fuller
Word was received this week of the
birth Of son in Augusta to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry I. Bachelor. formerly of
this town. a grandson of Mr.. and Mrs
w. S. Bachelor.
w. s. Bachelor went to Augusta on
business Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
ELECTRIC CAR EMPL Dyes SEEKING
8 HOURS WORK IN II CONSECUT|v|

Employees and officials of the electric
roads of the State clashed before the la
Dor committee this afternoon when the
Dill which provides that street car men
shall not be required to work more than
nine hours in total period of IL consecu-
tive hours and that they shall have the
rlgnt to organize without preiudicing
their relations with their employers. The
men were represented in behalf of the
Dill by Charles ]. Hutchins of Bangor
and Benedict F. Maher of Augusta. these
two young lawyers making it rather in
teresting for their older brothers who an
peared as counsel for the roads Mr.
Maher presented petition signed nv
employees who favor the bill. handing il,
to the chairman with the request tina.
1t be held in confidence and not shown
TO opponents of the bill, on the ground
that this would cause trouble for the men
II their employers knew who had sign
ed. When Thomas Leigh of Augusta
VINO represented the Aroostook Valley
road. started his argument he asked tn
see the petition presented by Mr.. Maher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
"A FOREST CARNIVAL"
Girls Of Industrial School Give
Most Pleasing Entertainment

Replete with spectacular dances and
catchy music, "A Forest Carnival
was presented Thursday evening at
the Augusta Opera House by the girls
of the Maine Industrial School at Hal
lowell. The audience was not large
on account of the inclemency Of the
weather but was good sized and the
play found favor with all, the various
songs and dances receiving much ap-
plause.
The girls Of the chorus danced in
costumes Of gnomes wood nymphs,
butterflies. rainbow fairies, sunbeams
and dewdrops and with the electrical
effects these dances were beautiful to
behold. The principal characters
were: Aurora. Miss Mcclure; Night,
Miss Turner: Sylvan (God Of the For
est), Miss MCGOWAN; Flora Goddess
Of F1owers), Miss Williams; Echo.
Miss Carsley; Herald. Miss Turner:
Johnnie Jump-Up. Miss Deshan.
There were 20 characters in the cast
and all proved to be clever entertain
era Music was furnished by Dennis
orchestra The entertainment was
Bernice E. Whitehouse.
Between the acts a dance, the Span
ish Fandaugo was executed by Miss
Davis and chorus and songs were rem
dered by Misses Dawes and McKinnon
Rnd Miss Murphy and chorus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
House Reports.

The following committee reports were
received in the House Wednesday:
Ought to passion bill making maxi
mum price of s75 to be paid for cattle
condemned and killed by the sanitary in
spector; on resolve authorizing the Uni
versity of Maine to cooperate with the
Federal agricultural department.; on re-
solve appropriating 1889 for 1915 and ss0i1
for 1916 for cooperation with the Fed
eral Government.
Ought to pass in new draft-An act to
provide for the semi-month!y payment for
cream and milk; an act in favor of the
Maine Seed Improvement Association: on
resolve for the further improvement OF
methods of marketing farm products.
Interior waters-Ought to pass on bill
to incorporate the Sawtelle Brook Dam
and Improvement Company; on act rela-
tive to water rights Of the Dover and
Foxcroft Water District on resolve in
aid of navigation on Moosehead lake; on
act authorizing the Kennebec Lumber
Company to maintain piers and booms
in kennebec river above the Augusta
dam.
Labor-Ought to pass in new draft, on
act relating to the hours OF employment
Of women and minors. This is the 54-
hour law. The new draft provides that
the act shall not apply between the Eth
of December and the oath of that month
inclusive, nor during the eight days
prior to Easter Sunday in milliner shops
or stores.
Salaries and Fees-Ought to pass, an
act to increase the salary Of the recorder
of the Houlton municipal court.
Ways and bridges-Ought to pass. on
resolve appropriating $500 for repair Of
in new draft. on resolve appropriating
$1,000 for repair of the Aroostook river
bridge in Ashland; on resolve appropriate
ing $500 for building road around Cook
hill in the town Of Jackson; on resolve
in favor of $1,000 for building bridge
across Fish stream in Crystal.
Ought to pass in new draft-On resolve
appropriating $4,000 for building bridge
across Carrabassett river in Kingfeld.
Ought not to pass reports were received
as follows:
Agriculture-On resolve for experiment
tai storage plant at Highmoor farm: on
act providing for livestock sanitary COM
missioner shall be veterinary surgeon.
Interior waters-On resolve for State
aid for navigation in Moosehead lake.
Ways and Bridges-On enabling act for
Merrymeeting bay bridge; on resolve in
favor of highway improvement in Jeru-
salem and Croker townships, Franklin
county; on resolve for repair Of county
road In Brewer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
Maine CENTRAL STOCK AND The
FARM|NcTOh l-O1KLAE,D IkTERURbA|

Companies, that if there was TO be |
profit in the disposal or the replas
securities. this profit should accrue
the benefit of the Maine Railways Cd
panies, the stock of which is owned
the Maine Central Railroad, and 20
course to be subject TO the approval
the Public Utilities Commission, as
Nided in the present bill.
seth Carter of Lewiston. appear
for the railroad, stated that the
Jections or suggestions of so aa
an amount of stock ought 10 be cs1
fully considered, and that he had
had an opportunity to examine tha
and suggested that the matter
carried over TO a later date, and n
Their hearing be had before the co1
mittee. The bill was reassigned
Thursday, March II.
Pennington Oakland Interurban
W. H. Doran of Mercer, l.
Greenwood of Augusta and Sens1
William L. Walker of Somerset Y
peared before the committee on ~
roads and expresses Thursday ais
noon to advocate an extension of cr|
ter for the Farmingto Oakland \
ter-Urban Railroad. Mr.. Doran q
planned that some advances had p]
made toward constructing road Y
that the present company doesn't WI
to stand in the way of any other, i
wants guaranty that a road Il
be built. The towns, villages u
country through which the line Vs1
all want the road. Mr.. GreenW'I
said ne had had engineers draft pp
and estimates of the line and va
power, on which the company naa
option. With $4,000 in sight. pol
bi,ity of raising money on a bona
sue, and an option on a water pow
he thought the road could be y
ir the next two years, if the Gu
pany could have an extension OF eD.|
ter. Senator Walker told Of the Il
sire of the people in his county
Franklin county for the road, Oh
benegt it will be to them, anu
the prosperity and beauty Of the >
dy River valley, through which II
run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

At the request of the attorney for OPP
ponents of the bill to authorize the reor-
ganization or consolidation of the rail
road companies that constitute the Bos-
ton & Maine railroad system, hearing on
that measure was postponed by the COM
mittee on railroads and expresses Thurs
day afternoon until Thursday of next
week
When the act to authorize the Maine
Central Railroad to retire q portion o.
its common stock and issue preferred
stock in it's place, the act as framed
was opposed by Norman L. Bassett OF
Augusta. Mr.. Bassett appeared in behalf
of about $500 shares (which is about lilo
of the stock not owned by the Maine
Railways Coz owned in the city of Au-
gusta by che Augusta Savings bank, the
State Trust Co. the estates of ex-Gov-
ernor Hill and Joseph H. Marley. and
certain individuals. He stated that he
approved the general policy of the bill,
which contemplated the replacement OF
100000 of common stock with preferred
stock bearing not more than per cent.
dividends, to the betterment of the fl
nancial condition of the Maine Central
Railroad. This bill gave authority to is
sue preferred stock only, but it seemed
to be wiser, as this bill is granting au-
thority to issue a security. that the new
securities ought not to be confined to
preferred stock but that the bill allow
also, if that should appear to be a better
form of financing. the issue of notes or
bonds. He objected to certain provisions
of the bill. 1t seemed to contemplate the
sale of the replacing securities and the
funds used to retire the common stock
held by the Maine Railways Companies
but the stockholders whom he represent
ed did not believe in this: they did not
think commissions or underwriting neces-
sary: that the retirement could be eff
fected by an exchange par for par; that
the new form of security should first be
offered to all the stockholders inciuding
the Maine Railways Companies. pro rata,
according to the holdings. and that the
securities not so accepted by other stock
holders than the Maine Railways Compa-
MES should then be offered in exchange
for the stock held by the Maine Railways
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
AUGUSTA TEACHERS ENTERTAIN
Miss Batchelder Of Maiden, Mass,
Guest Of Honor at Party

The home of Miss Cornelia B. Cald-
we'll at 10 Elm street was the scene
of a very pleasant occasion Thurs
day evening, when a party was given
to the teachers of the Cony High
school by Miss Carey Barrows, teach
err of Grade 6 of the Williams school
and Miss Caldwell, who teaches at
the High school, in honor Of Miss
Mildred Batchelder, a former teacher
at the High school but now teaching
at Maiden. Mass and is passing the
week in the city as the guest of Miss
Eva Reynolds. a teacher at the High
school. Fifteen members of the teach
ing staff of the High school were pres
ent and the evening was passed very
pleasantly. Music was furnished by
a Victrola and delicious refreshments
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

After blowing at intervals during
Thursday afternoon the fire whistle on
ton of City hall went on the rampage
shortly before O'Clock ana whoopeo
it up in great shape, and some tune
elapsed before it could be mace 10
keep quiet and get back on Its Joo'
when the cause for the uproar was 10
Gated il was found to have been due
to a branch from one of the trees on
Cony street falling across the nre
alarm wire and causing short cir
Cult
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
Mrs. Mary G. taphan, Old Orchard.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary G. Lap
ham. wife Of the late Rev. ]. 3. Lap
ham, was held at her home on High
land avenue, Old Orchard, Tuesday
afternoon and was attended by many
members Of the Methodist church
The service was in charge of Rev.
Alexander Hamilton, of the Old Or
chard Methodist church, and Rev. Syl-
yester Hooper OF Sanford. The burial
was in Laurel. Hill Cemetery. Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
DARDANELLES
FORTS BLOWN
UP BY SHELL

london Feb 25-An the forts at the entrance of the D
daneles have been reduced by the Allied fleet This announ
ment was made officially tonight.
The announcement of the secretary of the admiralty M
lows:
bcmbardmen Of the Of
was this morning Deb 25 After
ono rance fino hatteshps
amos. All the forts straits
dueed nd the continu ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Charles E. Purinton Of Bangor street
allows that while it may be true that
misfortunes never come singly he is
convinced that the same applies in
his case, at least. to honors, for not
only was he chosen member, of the
Republican city committee at the
caucus Wednesday evening but he has
also received notice that at the annual
meeting of the New England Build
ers' Supply Association, held Feb. IS.
at Boston, Mass, he was elected vice
president for Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

The many friends of Judge S. S.
Lancaster of the municipal court. who
has been quite seriously i'll at his
home on South Chestnut street, will
be gratified to learn that his condition
according to Thursdays report show
ed a marked improvement. He is still
confined to his bed but it is thought
now that within a short time he VIII
be able to sit up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Herbert Hammond OF Portland was in
town Wednesday on matters connected
with the fire last Sunday morning in the
old dive house block on upper Water
street and adjusted the loss of P. L. Sa-
vote, who occupied one of the tene-
ments in the second story of the build
ing and whose loss on his household
goods was total. The adjustment OF the
loss on the building itself has not yet
been completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

There is no telling what kid will
say or do nowadays" said a fond Au-
gusta grandpa the other day as he stop
ped to chat with a friend while giving
his little grandson an airing. The grand
pa, who is the dean of Augusta news
paper men, is very fond of his little
grandson. with whom he frolics and has
a great time, and he never tires Of tell
ing his friends of the youngsters dongs,
so when he met the friend in question he
had to tell him OF his grandsons latest
performance. 1t seems that the two had
Just finished game of horse in
which grandpa was the horse, and as the
boy stood looking at grandpa. who had
sat down in chair to get his wind he
said: Grandpa. you We're pretty old
man when l first saw YOU Yes" said
grandpa, Il was" Well" continued the
youngster. with a thoughti~. expression
on his face, you must have been a
corker when You were a young man."
And those who know grandpa best say
that he was.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
Joseph Pinkos

Joseph Pinkos died Thursday morn
ing at his home on the Church Hlil
road, near the North Parish, aged 90
years. Funeral services will be helo
at Q o'clock Saturday morning at ST.
Mary's Catholic church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Remember The Eastern Girls enter
tainment is this evening at o'clock In
the Winthrop Street Baptist church. The
seat sale will continue at the Smiths
music store until s, and will begin at
the church at 80. Do not make the
mistake of thinking this is one OF the
places to save a little, for the loss will
be too great If you let it go by.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

The municipal officers held a spe-
cial meeting Thursday evening in the
aldermens room to give a hearing in
the case of Minnie v. Davis, who was
alleged to be insane, and after due
examination it was voted to commit
her to the Augusta State hospital for
treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Word has been received in this city
Of the death at Providence, r. l., OF
John W. Hartley. A widow and one
son by former wife who before mar
rage was Miss Eva Packard. Of Au-
gusta, survive. Mrs. Hartley was =
brother in-law Of Mrs. Herbert Carey
and Mrs. Manley Saunders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
LOCAL BRIEFS

Jc=eph Il. Brooks oi brunswick.
foadmaster for the Maine Central
Railroad, was in the city Thursday for
Z portion of the day on business con-
nected with the work Of his posi-
ton,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

The Cony relay team consisting OF
Turner (CaptD. Wyer, Taber. Dennis
and Sprague (alternate) accompanied
by Coach Arthur s. Merrill will leave
this afternoon for Brunswick. where
Saturday the boys will participate IN
the Bowdoin Interscholastic Indoor
meet 1t was announced at Bruins
wick a short time ago that the Au-
gusta team had been matched in the
220-yard relay against a team from
from Norwood. Mass, and although
the quality of the latter team is I'M
known, the Cony boys may be count
ed on to make a fine showing for
they have worked hard in prepara-
ton for the contest and have had the
advantage of fine coaching by Arthur
S Merrill, former member of the
Bowdoin track squad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

but the latter objected most strenuo',
William NJ. Bradley of Portland.
represented several roads. insiste'
the petition be shown. DescoteauA ",
committee urged his fellow menloei'
to give UP the petition.
Harold NJ. Heath of Augusta, WIZ
he was former employee OF the -
& W.. but still in good standing S'p
recommendation from the oflcias :,
peared in favor of the bill.
nothing against the road he saio
l am here just in behalf Of the oo!'
do not appear for themselves. he :.
attention to some of the resu.auo'-5
considered hardship to the men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Frank H. Vannah of North New
castle, county commissioner Of Lin
coin county, was a business visitor
Thursday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

The following committee reports
were received in the house Thursday.
Labor-Ought to pass on act making
certain verbal changes in the law rel
alive to the power Of inspectors of the
labor department to enter factories;
ought to pass in new draft on bill
amending the law of 1911 relative to
employment agencies.
Legal Affairs-Ought to pass on bill
amending law relating to exceptions
and motions for new trials; on bill re-
lating to Jurisdiction of superior court
in Cumberland on divorce cases: on
bill extending the charter Of the Bar
rows Falls Light & Power Co; on act
additional to the charter of the Gull
ford Water district; on bill amending
the law creating Sanford municipal
court; on bill legalizing the incorpora-
tons and doings of the Congregational
Church Society Of Stonington; on bill
extending charter of the Lincoln Light
& Power Co; on bill to extend char
ter Ct Lincoln Sewerage Co.
Library-Ought to pass in new draft
on resolve in favor of $500 for purchase
of book Twenty Years at Pemaquid:
ought to pass on resolve to restore
early records in the Office Of the clerk
of courts Of York county.
Mercantile Affairs and Insurance.
Ought to pass on act providing punish
ment for offenses against habitations;
on act amending law relating to build
ing inspectors; on act requiring re-
ports from property owners in case Of
fire and fixing liability Of owners under
certain conditions; ought to pass in
new draft on act relating to qualifica-
lions OF insurance agents: on act pro-
hibiting rebating of premiums Of fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
Rankruptcy PROCEEDINGS.

Bankruptcy Proceedings.
Joseph E. Sullivan of Lewiston
penter. has filed petition in voiu =.
bankruptcy with the clerk OF Inc =,
ed States courts. His liabilities -"
timated at s2s6S.59 and his asse.s
sl6S2.3S of which $40 is claiineu :
exempt. -
Tony A. Puiia, Bath. fruit deaie''
bilities, $3399.31: assets, sl9l4'