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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
K. OF c.. OBSERVE
THE TWENTIETH
ANNIVERSARY

The Goth anniversary of Waterville
Lodge. knights of Columbus. was Off
cially observed Monday evening at the
rooms of the lodge on Main street.
The First and Second degree was
worked and this was followed by a
banquet. Nictrola concert and d num-
Der of speeches by the prominent men,
bers present and general good time
was enjoyed. Waterville Lodge was
organized 20 years ago the 9Th of Feb
ruary with 80 members of whom IA
are now actively connected with the
order. The first grand knight was
John B. Friel, and the second was
John =. Baxter. Both of these men
have retained their interest in the or
der and are now among it's most ac-
tive members. From this small begin
ming the order has grown until now it
is one of the most fiourishing in the
city and is very pleasantly situated
in a fine hall on Main street over the
Larkin Drug Company Recently there
was organized ladies auxiliary to the
order with a good charter membership
The meeting Monday evening was very
largely attended by old and new menu
bers and was one of the pleasantest
that has ever been held by the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
PUL0S and Walls
TRIAL TO CO N {
OFF WEDNESDAY

Portland, Me, Jan. 24.-with the St.
John murder case disposed off in the
superior court by the conviction of JOS
eph Jackson and the announcement of
Alexander McRea that he will plead
guilty to whatever degree of the killing
that the court may elect to accept. all
local interest centers about the coming
trial of Louis Pulos and Peter Wallis, the
two Greeks who were indicted jointly
for the murder of Special Police Officer
Charles E. Mcintosh and Edward E.
Winslow on the afternoon of Dec. 16 in
a spectacular revolver battle at North
Deering.
The two Greeks will be brought to trial
Wednesday of this week according to the
present plans of County Attorney Ber-
man, and it is expected that several days
will be required in taking the testimony
of the large number of witnesses. Will
liam A. Comedian and John B. Kehoe,
counsel for the two respondents, have
been hard at work on the case for the
past weeks, since the commission of the
crime. and will put up vigorous de-
fence. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25

Washington, Jan. 2.-Hearings on the
army increase bills may
be concluded by the Senate military
committee and work of redrafting the
measures begun early next week. Chair
man Chamberlain today urged the COM
mittee members to devote as much time
as possible to the hearings with view to
their completion this week. There is no
indication when the House committee
will complete its work.
Major General Arthur Murray, retired.
and Brig. Gen. Crozier, chief of ordnance,
were before the Senate and House COM
mittees respectively today. General Muir
ray presented memorandum which he
prepared several months ago at the re-
quest of Speaker Clark. setting forth his
views as to what would constitute ade-
quate defence. The general said that for
the actual defence of the United States
territory alone and without considering
maintenance of the Monroe Doctrine or
protecting the interests of American cit
liens abroad, a regular army virtually
three times its present size and three
strong fleets for the navy would be neces-
sary.
General Murray revealed that a special
board on land defence had spent six
years, from 1906 to 1912, in preparing a
report as to what would be needed to
protect the country.
The boards report is regarded as con-
fidential by the war department and its
conclusions never have been made public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
bURNHAM

There was a good attendance at the
meeting of teachers of Burnl.am at the
Reynolds Corner school building on
Saturday afternoon. The following
program was carried out: What the
Citizen Expects of the School," Mrs.
Edith Sayward and Mrs. +. +. Davis;
What the School Expects of the Citi-
zen,' teachers: "How to Stimulate
Thought" Miss Marianne Kennson;
How to Teach Pupils to Study" Miss
Ellen Cunningham: Teaching of Writ
ing" Miss Irene Merrill. There was
considerable discussion regarding the
best way to teach writing. The Palm
err method has been introduced into the
schools and good results are being OBJ
tanned. There was also a discussion on
the other topics and many helpful ideas
were brought out. Such discussions
are productive of much good in bring
ing about a better underst landing be-
tween the parents and teachers. 1t is
hoped that there will be good at
tendance at future meetings.
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DIST. ATTORNEY
N OF READY FOR
TH0S. N. OSBORNE


White Plains, n. Y. Jan. 24.-Dist.
Atty. Weeks Of westchester county re-
fused today to allow Thomas Mott o.
borne, former warden of Sing Sing pris-
on, to enter a plea to the indictment
charging him with immoral conduct. A
demand that thu, former warden be allow
ed to answer to the indictment today
was made by his counsel, George Gordon
Battle. before Justice Morchauser, but
the district attorney said that It was
within his province alone to say when
an accused man should be allowed to.
plead. He added that he had not called
him to plead at this time 80 y
The grand jury which indicted Mr. o.
borne is still in session and 1t was ru-
mored that the district attorney was
seeking superseding indictment. Justice
Morchauser took briefs in the matter and
left the question as to when the plea
should be entered unsettled. The justice
postponed meantime. on motion Of Mr..
Battle, the date on which Mr.. Osborne
is to be tried for alleged perjury, from
Feb Z to Feb. ~ '<satgI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
OAKLAND

The kennebec Association of the Past
Noble Grands of the Rebekahs will meet
with Mrs. Elizabeth Leighton, SO Elm
street, Waterviile, at o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon. All past noble grands are
invited to attend. 1t is requested that all
who attend carry cake or pastry.
Miss Alice Handley, who passed the
week end with Miss Helen Oliver, return
ed to Madison Monday.
Leslie Durrell. conductor on the Somer-
set Railroad, was not on duty Monday
Marcus Bartlett, who has been confin-
ed to his room for some time by sick
day.
The Universalst ladies will serve a
supper at Murray vestry Tuesday from
$50 to 80.
Miss Lottie Tracy, who has been visgr-
ing friends several days in Siowhegan,
returned Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. Frank Clayton of Bangor
are visiting Mrs. Clayton's parents. Mr..
and, Mrs. William Link. ,n~, - '.t'.t
Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Marshall returned
Monday from business trip to New
York. Mr.. Marshall reported the pros
poets to be very bright for the summer
camp business for the coming summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Littlefeld are
the parents of a siX-pound girl born Mon
day afternoon.
The advertised letters at the Oakland
postoffice Jan, q are as follows: John
Damren. c. S. Forsythe, Fred Eldridge.
Miss Minnie Adams, Mrs. Dora E. Rob
erts. Mrs. Carrie kidder. Mrs. Elsie NJ.
Scribner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
STR. PETROLITE
HAS Been TAKEN.
into IRkWELL

London, Jan. 2o-Delayed).-The Stand
nd Oil tank steamship Petrolite, from
Philadelphia Jan. 3 for Copenhagen with
a cargo of petroleum., and the Norwegian
steamship Mons, from Baltimore Jan. /
for Christania with a cargo of wheats
rye and barley. have been taken into
kirkwall. .> .,
1t was announced from Washington on
Jan. II that state department officials
were investigating an affidavit by Captain
Thompson of the Petrolite that his yes
sci was fired upon and stopped by an
Austrian submarine off Alexandria,
Egypt. on Dec. last. and the supplies
were removed The affidavit was said to
declare that IA shots were fired at the
ship. one of which crashed into the en-
CINE room and injured Danish seaman,
and that the submarine commander took
one of the Petrolite's crew aboard the
submarine and held him as a hostage
while they obtained provisions from the
tank steamship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25

Washington, Jan. 24.-Granting OF
independence to the Philippine islands
in not less than two years and not
more than four years may be favored
by the Wilson administration. Senator
Hitchcock, chairman of the Senate
Philippine committee, discussed with
President Wilson late today a provis--
ion to that effect which Senator Clarke
of Arkansas, had introduced as an
amendment to the pending Philippine
bill and afterward indicated that it
was probable that the amendment
would have the administrations sup
port. He said he would have to talk
with other senators before deciding
definitely whether the change would
be accepted. The President previously
opposed another amendment proposed
by Senator Clark proposing independ-
ence for the Philippines within two
years.
The Clarke amendment would direct
the President to invite the co-opera-
ton Of the powers in pledge to main
tain the sovereignty of the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
CLINTON

The Grange Circle will give "a sup
per on Saturday next from $50 to I
o'clock. A social will follow and all
are invited to come and have good
time.
Gentlcmen's night will be observed
by Clinton Grange on the next regular
meeting which occurs on Feb. II. The
gentlemen are planning to make this
banner occasion and everyone should
plan to be present.
Miss Marjorie Harvey, who has been
sick with the mumps. resumes her du-
ties in the Grammar school today.
State Superintendent of Schools Payson
Smith will give an address on educa-
tional matters at Town hall on Wednes-
day evening. Feb. 16.
There will be an open educational meet
Ing at the Grange on Feb. 10. There will
be discussion of the questions which
will come before the town at the annual
meeting. Every citizen should take this
opportunity of getting information re-
garding the educational interests of the
town.
The providing of hot drink or stew
for those who bring their dinners Is
meeting with general approval both in
the village and in the rural schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
THE NOTRE DAME
BAZAAR OPENS

The Bazaar at the Notre Dame
church opened very auspiciously Mon
day afternoon with very large at
tendance and some particularly hand
some booths for the visitors to inspect
The Ladies of st. Anne had a large
booth, where there was a fine dis
play Of articles that:%are dear to a
Woman's heart. The fancy work de-
partment Of this booth was particu-
larly fine and was the center
of attraction for large num-
Der of ladies' all the afternoon and
evening. The Children of Mary
booth had candy department
that was largely patronized and
where some very appetizing sweets
were to be found. There was also
fancy work, religious articles and ice
cream for sale. An innovation in
church fairs was a mems booth, where
there were various articles for sale
that would interest men. Lunches were
served from 6 to 10 in the evening and
the people at the lunch counter did
fine business. A musical program was
given from to 10 and consisted of
selections by a fire orchestra. solos.
both instrumental and vocal, and
readings. The fair had a most sue
ceSsful first cay and the managers are
looking forward to even a larger
crowd for Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
BENJAMIN PERRY
BURNS IN CANT, ).
WEST FALMOUTH

Portland, Me-. Jan. 24.-Burns sus-
tanned Sunday evening when a lum-
berman's shack at West Falmouth was
destroyed by fire, caused the death at
11.3O this morning of Benjamin Per-
~, 20, of Tagnish. Prince Edward Is
land. Mr.. Perry was asleep in the
shack at the time the fire broke out
and had it not been for the timely
arrival of his son, Joseph Perry, whom
he had come many miles to see, the
elder Perry would have been con-
sumed. Aside from inhaling the
fumes Mr.. Perry's lungs were terribly
burned, while his external injuries
were also Of serious nature. Near
ly all of his hair was burned from his
head and the upper part of his body
badly blistered.
While the fire which was Of un-
Perry CROPPED his way through the
flames and smoke to where his father
was lying, and dragged the aged man
to safety. Seeing that his father was
in serious condition he sent one of
the other men at the camp for a doc
tor, DR.. Henry M. Moulton Of Cum
berland Center, responding. Rendering
what aid he could, DIR. Moulton tele-
phoned police headquarters Of the
case asking that the ambulance meet
the next car over the street railway
from West Falmouth. With the aid of
the lumbermen, Mr.. Perry managed
to walk the half mile or so to the car
despite his sufferings He was placed
aboard one of the Interurban line cars
and was met by the ambulance on ar
irving in Portland.
The elder Mr.. Perry arrived in Port
land Saturday from Prince Edward
Island. Left alone Mr.. Perry tired
from his long journey took advantage
of his sons absence and went to sleep.
1t was while his son and the other
two men were returning to the camp
that they saw the flames shooting
through the roof of the shack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
KNIGHTS OF THE
FOREST ARE TO
RESUME MEETING

1t will be good news to the large num-
Der of members of the Knights of the
Forest that after lapse of about year
the meetings are to be resumed again.
At meeting of the governing board of
strategy which was held recently it was
definitely decided to hold a grand mid
winter ceremonial session for the recep-
ton and elevation of candidates on Tues
day evening, Feb %, at the Fairfield OPP
era house. The following charmen of
committees were appointed by Grand
Chief Overseer Arthur Fl. Totman to look
after the necessary details: Indian pa
troll, Percy A. Smith; chief caterer. Wal
lace A. Hill entertainment, Ralph A.
Jewell; chief electrician, Arthur f. Rey-
nolds; aeroplane division. Stephen Wing;
chief property master, Carl c. Piper;
mechanical engineer. BENZ. l.. Smith;
publicity, Eugene c. Herring; machine
gun squad. Silas T. Lawry. The person
mel of this committee affords ample as
surance that the meeting will sustain the
enviable reputation achieved by those of
former years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
TOWN ORDINANCE
VIOLATED BY THE
Street CAR CO.

Providence, r. l., Jan. A.-The New
port and Providence Railway Co., which
operates electric cars through the town
of Middletown, was given hearing to-
day before the public utilities commits
sion on its protest against ordinance re-
Gently passed by the town council of Mid
dletown. The, road recently adopted cars
which have one operative who acts as
motorman and conductor. On the adop-
ton of this system the council passed the
ordinance requiring all trolley cars run
ming in its territory should be manned
by two men,
President Brown and Superintendent
Towle Of the company testified to the
safety and convenience of the system,
while the town defended it's ordinance,
claiming it was exercising the power for
the safety Of citizens. Town Solicitor
Burke contenGed that it was unsafe for
the motorman while operating a car to
take his hand from the controller in order
to make change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
KING NICHOLAS
OF MONTENEGRO
ARRIVES AT ROME

Rome. Jan. 23.-king Nicholas of
Montenegro. accompanied by his son,
Prince Peter, and by three officers OIL
his suite, arrived in Rome today from
Brindisi, in the royal train, which had
been put at his disposal to emphasize
the purpose Of the Italian government
in wishing to do him honor. King
Nicholas, who was dressed in the ma
tional costume, with black cap, white
jacket and red sash. looked very worn
as result of his hurried trip on
horseback from PodgoritZa to the sea
and the consequent passage and the
trip from Brindisi.
King Victor Emmanuel met the
King at the Ternini terminal station,
where an immense crowd had gathered
to applaud the Montenegro sovereign.
They proceeded in automobiles to the
Villa Savoia, where Queen Helena,
daughter of King Nicholas, awaited
with her four children.
The eXied monarch will leave home
at o'clock tonight to join his wife
and two daughters in Lyons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25

that the effect of the tax on income
from real estate was the same as if
direct tax had been levied on the real
estate and that it was with a view of
obviating such questions that the
amendment had been adopted.
Inasmuch as the amendment had
not conferred the power to levy an
income tax. said the chief justice. it
could not be interpreted as embracing
limitations as to the nature and char
acter Of an income to be taxed. TO
consider il as embracing limitations
such as not authorizing progressive
tax, he held, was irreconcilable with
the purpose of the amendment. He eX-
plained. too. that the uniformity of eX-
else taxes required by the constitution
was geogfa phicai uniformity and not
uniformity of application as to classes
The chief justice further held that
the tax did not violate the due
process" provision of the Constitution
by imposing a higher rate of taxation
on incomes above $20.0oo than on
those below that figure or by other
provisions.
According to last years returns.
there were 357.515 incomes subject to
the federal income tax. They were d.
yided as follows:
$1,000 900 and more. 60; 100000 to
81, O0O. 900. ia; 100000 to 100000. 60;
100000 to 100000. IA: s25O.oO0 to
$500. 900. 1870; 100000 to s25o,ooO. 233;
$3.50. 900 to 100000. 4oG; 100000 to
$3.50. 900. 1883: $4,000 to 100000, 1901 :;
$4,000 to $4,000 1860; $4,000 to $780,
o0o, 1885, $4,000 to $4,000, 60oS: $685.
900 to $4,000, 54S3; 100000 to $4,000.
SG72: $4,000 to 100000. 1890; $4,000
to $4,000, 34.141: $4,000 to $4,000. 12I,-
44s; $4,000 to $4,000, 66,525; $4,000 to
$4,000, So.154.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE s.:
UNDERSTOOD TO BE- SUPPORTED |
BY THE WILSON Administration
Senator Hitchcock Meets President to. Discuss
Measure Providing for Change in Not Less
Than Two nor More Than Four Years

and if such an agreement could not
be reached would authorize him to
guarantee, on behalf of the United
States alone. the independence Of the
islands for a period Of four years. 1t
also would give the President power
to negotiate the adjustment Of all
property rights and reserve and ac-
quire lands needed by the United
States for naval bases and coaling
stations. and would provide that IN
case the United States should be at
war or some other emergency would
make it inadvisable to release the Is
lands at the time fixed. the President
would be:
authorized by proclamation duly
made and published, to extend the
time to and including the date Of the
final adjournment of the final session
of Congress which shall convene next
after the date Of the expiration OF the
four years, and thus afford Congress
an opportunity in its discretion fur
Their to consider the situation in the
islands,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
THE ASSOCIATED
PRESS NOMINATE
new DIRECTORS

Chicago, Jan. 24.-The nominating
committee of The Associated Press
met here today and made the follow
ing nominations for directors:
Charles A. Roo, Pittsburgh Dis
patch.
Charles Hopkins Clark, Hartford
Courant.
Clark Howell. Atlanta Constitution.
V. S. McClatchy, Sacramento Bee.
E. A. VanValkenburg, Philadelphia
North American.
George F.. Booth, Worcester Gazette.
Robert Ewing. New Orleans States.
Ebert H. Baker, Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
c. D. Morris, st. Joseph. Mo-, Ga
zette.
r. A. Crothers, San Francisco Bull
letin.
To fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Herman Ridder, Oswald Gar
rison Willard Of the New York Evening
Post, and Jason Rogers of the New
York Globe were nominated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25

Monday afternoon to visit with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stoves,
Gibson street. Mr.. Stoves is practicing
in the ministry at North Pownal.
Theodore and Nelson Stevens and
RAYMOND Hall resumed their studies
Monday at the South Grammar
school, after several days illness. The
lower grades Of the Fairfield schools
are greatly affected by the prevailing
siege of grip. by varied attendances.
The spell seems to be about broken.
there not being so many cases of the
grip as last week, and a large number
have recovered and returned to their
schools.
The discourses Sunday morning and
evening at the Baptist church by
Prof. Henry Brown of Colby were well
attended and interesting. Prof. Brown
is a forceful speaker and his talks
were followed closely.
Augustus Romeo is ill at his home
on Mace street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
FAIRFIELD

The members of the Lawrence
High school Senior class will serve n
public supper Friday evening at the
Grand Army hall. The committee in
charge consists of Mary Fitzpatrick,
Marguerite Craig. Melvin McCurdy
and Fred Libbey. Baked beans and
good things to eat will be served.
Some very clever posters, the work of
number of the school artists, have
been placed about the town, advertis-
ing the supper.
Fred H. Howe returned Monday
from Boston and vicinity, where he
has been for the past several weeks,
visiting friends and relatives.
Miss Beatrice Webb passed the
week end at Canoon. where she was
the guest Of friends.
February 22 is the date set for the
Somerset Festival, which will take
place at Skowhegan. The members of
the Lawrence High school singing
class are holding rehearsals regularly
in preparation for the event. There
will be about so singers attend from
the Fairfield school. as we'll as two
readers.
February 14swill be the date for the
next meeting of the Fairfield Teach
ers' Club. The meeting viii be in
charge of some members of the town
faculty, and will be at the Lawrence
High school
The teachers Of the graded schools
and the Lawrence High school are
busily engaged this week in preparing
the rank cards to be sent out, for the
present term of school.
Captain Swan and Adjutant Craig
Of the Fairfield corps Of the Salvation
Army have returned from Boston
They have been there for the past sew
eral weeks. visiting friends and rela-
tives. The work Of the services at the
Fairfield Salvation Army hall has been
carried on. with the same order by
members of the Corps.
Earle R. Stoves arrived in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
Gen. ARTHUR MURRAY BEFORE
Senate COMMITTEE PRESENTS
MEMORANDUM OF DEFENSE plan
Findings Special Board That Had Spent Six Years in
Determining Needs o Protect Country

It's members will be called before the
committee later. tr.. -
The board recommended, General Muir
ray said, force at least a third larger
than lie believed necessary, his own opdn-
ion being that peace strength Of 10000
regulars, $4,000 of whom would be on
overseas duty, could be relied upon to
protect the country until a volunteer
army of a million men could be formed
and trained.
AS a first line defence, Gen. Murray
suggested a fleet of eight fast. powerful
battleships or battle cruisers in the Pa
cific, based at Pearl Harbor. and sur
rounded by necessary auxiliaries. For
the Atlantic he proposed two fleets Of at
least six battleships each, based at New
York and Guantanamo
The mobile troops Gen. Murray said,
would be grouped in three divisions for
training purposes, one on the Pacific and
two on the Atlantic coasts, and the re-
mainder scattered in regimental posts. In
all he would provide five divisions for the
Pacific and eight for the Atlantic. He de-
clared also that every important harbor
be protected by two or more submarines
permanently stationed, and said 81 under
sea boats would be needed for this puP-
pose.
General Murray, who was formerly
chief of artillery, said experiments had
proved that militiamen could be taught
in a few days to handle coast defence
guns. ..-