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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
POLICE ARREST
ARMED MANIAC
ON THE STREET

Facing a crazy man armed with a big
IS calibre revolver was the pleasant dutv
that devoived on Patrolu.an Frost and
Acting Deputy Marshal Weiss Thursday
afternoon. The fellow had been arrested
by the patrolrnan the other day when he
was acting queerly and had been le. go
the next morning as he appeared to be
all right and said that he would get out
Of town at once. When seen Thursday
afternoon he was muttering to hmsel.
and walking up the street, but as re was
not otherwise bothering anybody he was
not interfered with by the officers. A few
minutes after Patrolman Frost was in
formed that he was seen loading a big
revolver and that he said he was going to
get somebody. TIE patrolman ilnme-
diately started after him and located him
just coming out of the store Of the Lar
kin Drug Co. He and Weiss followed
him to Whitcomb's corner, where Frost
told him that the marshal wanted to see
him. He started to go all right but had
taken but few steps before he allowed
that he would go no further and dug his
hands into his overcoat pockets The
two men grabbed him and Frost wrench
ed the revolver from his hand, where he
had grasped it in his coat pocket. He was
then taken in and locked up. The whole
affair was managed SO quietly that the
fellow was disarmed and behind the bars
before hardly anyone knew anything
about it. The revolver was a new one
OF the very best pattern and all five
chambers were loaded
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
ENTRIES CLOSED
FOR AID ANNUAL
KENTUCKY DERBY

Louisville, Ky, March 2.-Entries for
the 4cnd annual renewal Of the Ken
lucky Derby closed at midnight last
night with what horsenen predict will
be the largest number of possible
starters in the history Of the stake.
The list, however, probably will not be
announced for two or three weeks.
The race this year. with $4,000 added
money. will be worth approximately
s15, 900 to the winner.
The Derby will be run at Churchill
Downs probably May 6 or May Is.
The Derby this year as was the case
last year when Harry Payne Whitney's
flly Regret was the winner, apparent
ly will be contest between Eastern
and Western owned horses. Among the
many turfmen who probably will have
entries in the ever: are: Harry Payne
Whitney, FoXhall P. Keene, August
Belmont and c. H. Mackay. The Derby
is at a mile and quarter for 3-year-
olds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
NEW NAMES BEING
ADDED TO LISTS

The Thursday session of the Board Of
Registration was fairly busy one with
the rush corning in the evening when a
their names added to the lists. The
session was enlivened by the appear
ance Of one man whom made false an
swers to about every question that was
asked for. The following Is the list Of
those added Thursday: Fred Hibbard
Louis Burgess, John II. Jacobs. l.. N.
Stewart, John Casey. Fred G. Russell,
Edward E. Carey. Fred J. Carrigan, Ed.
c. Fairfield. Raymond J. Mccormick.
Harry Davis, Clarence r. Johnson,
Alexander Quirion, David F. Parent,
Edmond Wagner. Frank l.. Thayer, Ed
gar E. DeLisle, Philip Meader. Donald
Foster, Joseph McGrath. Stephen Abb
bott, Arthur w. Norman, Harold s.
Brown. Fred Lyford. Joseph f. Martin.
Chas f. Buck, Herman F. Dodge, Clar-
ence B. Getchell. Stephen w Allen, Ed
mund J. Russell Omar L. Buzzall. Har-
~ L. Cookson, Mike Lachance, Albert
j.. Prince. Fred E. Townsend. Johnson
W. Parks. Irving E. Woodward, Fred
E. Courier, Henry J. Gilblair, Moses ].
Miliett. Lester D. Murray. Delmar w.
Sawyer, Frank Downs. Guy I. Estey,
Eddie T. LeBrun. Eddie PouIin, James
E. Illingworth, Leo J. Poulin, Frank H.
Towle. A. ". Shores. Clifford /. Whit
ten. Wendell P. Wood, Leon T. Herring.
Charles A. Butler. Walter NJ. Clark,
James w. Bowley. Ralph II. Moore.
Harold N. Goodwin. Charles A. Ham.
Albert E. Bowman, Peter Butler.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

Miss Ruth H. Abbott, registrar at
Coburn 10 making a determined effort
to find out the present whereabouts Of
every former student Of Coburn CLASH
cal Institute. In this she has been
greatly assisted by the newspapers and
she has succeeded in cutting down the
number Of unknown addresses to q
small figure. At present the names of
the following persons who at the time
Of their attendance on Coburn regis
tered from Augusta are among those
whom the registrar does not have
knowledge Of their whereabouts. She
will appreciate any information that
will assist her In locating them IL alive,
or giving her the date Of their death
and where II dead: Frederick Chick.
50: william F. Clarikin, '6S; Arthur W.
Clark, 'SS: William c. Knowles, '06:
Clara Ramsdell, 20: Ira Ramsdell, '72:
James K. Ramsdell, '6s: Charles K.
Robinson, 80; John B. Robinson. 80:
John H. Sherman, '62: Fred H. Smith.
'9s; Roy c. Smith. '93; Archibald
White. '8s.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
WINTHROP CENTER

One of the pleaSantest and most in
teresting meetings Of the season was
held Wednesday afternoon by the Mis-
sion Study class at the home of Mrs.
Eva Bailey. The devotional exercises
were conducted by Mrs. Eleanora
Woodman. The roll call was answered
by missionary thoughts. A nominating
committee was appointed to report at
the next meeting, to consist of the fol-
lowing members: Mrs. Emma Briggs,
Mrs. Amy Packard and Mrs. Eva
Swartz. Mrs. Sadie Thomas gave a
very interesting talk on Japan, describ-
ing its geography, climate and the
customs Of the people. A very anus
ing incident was the example Of Japa-
nese politeness given by Mrs Minnie
Titus and Mrs. Janet Towle, these la
dies representing two Japanese gentle-
men meeting on the street and giving
the customary salutations and con-
versation. The paper, "The Depth of
Japan's Need" by Mrs. Emma Briggs
and Our Missionary Opportunity" by
Mrs Nora Leeman were most inter-
esting and we'll written. A paragrap1,
outline contest was next in order, con-
Quoted by Mrs. Carrie French. Para
graphs were taken from the study
book, blanks being left for the class to
supply the proper words and ideas from
memory. This proved interesting and
instructive to all. In the social hour
which followed refreshments of tan
garines, bananas and candy were serv-
ed by the hostesses. Mrs. Eva Bailey
ana Mrs. Charlotte Sleeper. There
were about 35 present.
Quite a good party from Winthrop
Center attended Tuesday evening the
supper and lecture at the Baptist
church, East Winthrop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Kilbreth
went to West Gardiner Wednesday.
where they passed the day with their
daughter, Mrs. Carl Collins.
Several teams from this vicinity
have been engaged for the past few
days in hauling sawdust from HALO
we'll
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
WASHINGTON

The next session of the Trinity Ch.|
tian Endeavor Union will be held at ts|
South China Friends church Saturday au
Sunday, March ii and Il. EVERYDAY is
cordially invited to attend
Rev. John B. Howard celebra,ei hi,
11th birthday Tuesday. Feb. %. He, huy.
ever. was y years old. having been Bon,
Feb. q. lSi4, thus having a birthday chJ
once in four years and at one time N
was obliged to wait eight Years. try
1886 to 1904. the year 1900 not being lsu
year. Mr.. Howard was a soldier In ID
Civil War and was in many imporia
battles. serving until the close Of the nj
and came out without a wound, althovr
impaired in health. He has always bee
hard-working man and enjoys his co...
Portable little home one mile below RI
zorville on the Jefferson road. where b
has a nice. little farm. When sn,l
boy he had smallpox, losing the sight
one eye. Soon after the close Of the VI
he was working in the mill near Sil
Hill. Somerville, and met with a senoa
accident. saving his right hand so bai
ly that his fingers with the exception
his little finger, thumb and all had to n
ampptatsd. Many -n.z ycci. sa7e a
down in despair. but he kept wordnl
all his life and is still ambitious far n
yond his strength. He wishes throui
this paper to thank all who remembenl
him with cards on his birthday.
John L. Howard is passing a few daH
in Augusta and Hallowell visiting rti
tives and friends on a combined plsis
ure and business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
REPUBLICANS
OF WINTHROP Arr
MOST C0NF|DEIl

Winthrop. Me. March 2-tsp.c;,.
The Progressives Joined the Repos,..
in holding one Of the most successsu
significant caucuses ever held in !.
town Thursday evening. Harmon, i,
confidence marked the occasion n,
general optomistic spirit pervad.S
entire meeting.
The meeting was called to ord.,
Chairman H. E. Wadsworth. who an,.'
ed H. E. Foster as president and !
Jones secretary. after which the ,ov.'
ing committee was chosen: H. w..
worth. chairman: E. S. French. secrs,,s
E. r. Jones. treasurer: c. I. Bailey , n
Brann. H. E. Foster. A. W. Black 81
Gray, C. S. Hilbreth. E c. Leirhto, y
W. Wentworth r. c. Mcilroy. E,Tc.
ford. F. NJ. Soper. E. P. Stur.ey,D,
NJ. Towle. L. E. Webb, :. II. McIlrnv
committee.
Delegates to the State conyen,on. i
r. Jones. r. C. McIl-oy, E. c. Le;,s,,,
III. E. Foster. H. E. Wadswor,h. Az.
mates: A. L. Brann, c. F. Hlbra,b 4
A. Foster, c. H. Shaw. NJ. F. Nore-o,,
Delegates to the district convent;o,. j
F. Clifford. L. 3. Jones, E. W. Va,
worth. J. II. McIlroy, c. l. Bailey
ternates: G. E. Gray. George NJ. Fosr
George F. Wilson, Wilson Schwa,.,
w Black.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

The wrestling fans are looking for
ward to a good program at the Arm
Dry Friday evening. The first appear
ance Of Nelson here in his contest with
Alfred Gagne stamped him as a first
class man with plenty Of strength and
sand. In meeting John Gurney he will
meet a man Of about his own strength
and knowledge OF the game and one
that will carry the fight to him all the
time. 1t should be an interesting and
evenly matched contest and one that
will be pleasing to the fans. The match
is under the management Of Alfred
Gagne and a couple Of good prelimi-
naries will be staged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
NATIONAL HONE

Officer Of the day. Capt. Hugh Doy.
The funeral of the late Charles = 4,
drews was held from the Home chans ),
A. NJ. Thursday. Rev. c. II. Temp,. n
ficiating.
Fine Feathers, fve-par, VIM,
feature, with Miss Janet Beecher in IA,
stellar role, will be seen here Frs,,
evening.
Furioughs were granted Thursday n
Daniel P. Cullinane to Bridgeport az,
Frank J. Higgins to Boston
The returns from furloughs Thundu
were: Louis E. Vayo from Maiden. Hs.
ry Stone from Sherbrook and James ~,
lin from Providence.
John II. Wallace Of Co. B and Chads
Carleton of Co. G have been admitted b
the hospital.
The following have been sent out nm
the hospital: Joseph E. Sawyer 10 .,
NJ, George Foy to Co n. Edward !,
Bessom to Co. B, William J. Keefe >
Co. NJ. William Harney to Co. H d
Harry A. Leonard to Co B.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
SCHOOLS CLOSE
ALLDAY MONDAY

The public schools OF the city will be
closed all day Mondaay and the teach
ers will De expected TO put in the day
visiting at out-oftoWn schools. This
step was taken by the Board Of Educa-
tion as because Of the election. four Of
the schools Of the city would have to
be closed and it was thought best to
close them all, and give the teachers
an opportunity to see the methods used
in other places.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
KENTUCKY NEGRO
DELEGATES CALL
FOR A NEW DEAL

Lexington, KY, March NEGRO
delegates to the Republican State Con-
vention, which was held at Louisville
yesterday announced today upon their
arrival here that they would call an
other state convention within the next
30 days to select an entirely new dele
members.
At the Louisville meeting yesterday
the delegation at large, was increased
to eight members with each man hav-
ing half vote, one of them being a
Negro. In recent years a Negro repre-
senting full vote was made one Of the
four delegates at large, and the Negro
delegates here today claimed that the
enlarging Of the delegation to eight
members with half q vote was illegal
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

AGAINST ALIENS
HELD UNLAWFUL

Boston, March 2-An act which pro-
vided that citizens should be given
preference over aliens in employment
on public works was upheld today by
the supreme court in dismissing a bill
in equity brought by Artemus Lee and
other taxpayers of Lynn to enjoin the
commissioner of public works of that
city from discharging alien laborers.
The court declared that statutory dis
elimination in favor of citizens and
against alients had been upheld by the
supreme court of the United States
and that the Massa chusetts statute
did no violate any federal law or any
Of the provisions of the state consti
tuition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
MICHIGAN WOMAN
is HERE LOOKING
FOR HER HUSBAND

Mrs. Harry B. Chellis and child Of
Michigan arrived in the city Thursday
looking for Harry B. Chellis Of the
same place, whom she hoped to find
here. Mrs. Chellis had with her
newspaper clipping which announced
the marriage Of Harry B. Chellis and
Miss Mary Price in Waterville, on Feb.
13. Careful examination Of the rec
ords at the Office Of the city clerk fail
ed to disclose any such marriage in
WateFville. Mrs. Chellis visited the
postofi1ce and there received a letter
addressed to Mr.. Ckellis and one to
Mrs. Chellis. The one to Mrs. Chellis
being 1T is alleged. from relatives in
New Brunswick. In company with
City Marshal Scribner, she visited the
office Of Recorder Plumstead. and soon
after left for Fairfield. According to
Mrs. Chellis's story. the little family
was living happily In Michigan when
Mr.. Chellis came home one night and
announced that he had secured a fine
position in New York and was going
there Immediately and would soon
send for her. That was several months
ago and the newspaper clipping was
the next information which she had
regarding him. Mrs. Chellis had a
photograph Of her husband with her
and during some telephone converse
ton the name was spoken in the pres
ence Of Supt. Dexter H. spaulding Of
the Central Maine Power Co., and he
remarked that he had a man by that
name working for him. He was shown
the photograph and said it was the
same man. Mr.. Chellis had hired out
with him some time ago as an inside
wireman. He had told Mr.. Spaulding
that he was married man and was
very anxious to get permanent posi-
ton so that he could bring his wife
and child here. He had proved to be
one Of the best men employed by the
company for long time. He is now
working for the company at Athens.
Me. Telephone calls to surrounding
towns failed to disclose any record Of
ouch a marriage although a girl by
that name Is well known here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
PITTSTON

EAST-Percy Mcdonald Of New !~
arrived at his home last Tuesday fa'
short visit with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. seekins pleasantly "
tertained chorus Of young people
their home Wednesday evening. sinas
and instrumental music were greatly y
joyed by all.
There will be a dance at Fowles nv
East Pittston village. March 9. A~
by B. A. orchestra of Dresden.
Usual Sunday service at the NJ >,
church Sunday morning at 1880. Spec
singing OF the chorus will be renders
Miss Nellie CASTOR Of Pittston is VIZ
ing her aunt, Mrs. Alice Blodgett, TOT
few days.
c. Fl. Crocker and brother Herbert y
loading cars of hay at Whiteaeld "
week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

The Cecilia Club concert by Director
Chapman and his artists is the big
event Of the day in Waterviile Friday
The artists are sure Of crowded house
as every seat has been sold. One fea-
ture OF the concert will be the presence
Of l20 members OF the Delta Epsilon
Fraternity who will be there in body
The concert occurring at the time OF
the New England Convention Of the
Fraternity and the members taking ad
vantage Of the opportunity to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
PROMPT ACTION
SAVES RECORDS
FROM HEAVY FIRE

Holbrook, Mass. March with the
smoke from the burning town hall fill
ing the office, Town Clerk Zenas A..
French. one Of the oldest town clerks
in the state. flung the archives and rec
ords into the vault today and closed
the door as the flames swept into the
room. The town hall was DESTROYED
with an estimated loss of $4,000 but
1t was believed shat its records would
be found Intact when the vault is op-
e1ed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
AMERICAN MINER
REPORTED DEAD
is FOUND ALIVE

douglas, Ariz., March 2-Charles r.
Ausourn, an American mining man,
who was reported to have been exc
cuted by Villa soldiers more than two
months ago at the Mulatos mine in
southeastern Sonora, is alive, it was
learned today
Persons arriving here from that sec
tion. said that AusbLrn who is a Grip
pie. was warned Of the approach of
Villa troops and fled to the mountains.
He remained in hiding several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
maine JOTTINCS

Capt Louis NJ. Partridge died at his
home in Stockton Spring Monday
morning. His death was caused by an
attack Of acute bronchitis, following
Ia severe run OF grip. Capt. Partridge
had been an invalid for the past i've
years, the result Of broken hip. He
was 81 years Of age, being the Oldest
man in town. Besides a widow,
daughter. Miss Leora Partridge of
Stockton Springs, and a son, Melvin of
Spokane Falls. Wash. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
FISHERMEN TO
REMOVE ENGINES
AND USE SAILS

Portland, Me-, March with the price
Of gasoline soaring to unattainable
heights, the fishermen of Casco bay are
facing problem.
Today the commodity is % cents a gal
Ion and couple Of fishermen have re-
moved the gasoline engines. from their
Hampton fishing boats and are resortinS
to the sail Of former days and many 9TH
ers have signified their intention of fol-
lowing suit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
FRENCH LOSSES
VERDUN GIVEN
TO COMMITTEE

Paris, March 1.-(Delayed).-The ex-
act figures of the French losses at
Verdun have been given TO the commit
tee Of military affairs of the Chamber
Of Deputies by Colonel Boucabeille.
chief secretary to General Gallieni,
minister Of war. 1t is stated that they
were not high.
The Petit Parisien says that the Ger
man losses to date in the Verdun fight
ing amount to between 125,000 and 139,-
coo and constitute about one-third of
the German effectives actively en-
ployed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

Even Gladstone, with all his fondness
for Burton. might have found egg ale too
strong for him. There were several
methods Of preparing this beverage.
which was largely drunk in the days Of
Pepys. but the following appears to have
been the most popular: ITO 70 gallons
OF ale add the gravy OF eight pounds of
beef. pound OF raisins, oranges and
spice; then place 12 eggs and the gravy
beef in a linen bag and leave in the bar
rel until the ale has ceased to ferment,
when two quarts OF Malaga sack should
be added. The ale must be bottled after
three weeks in cask, and should then, in
short time, be ready for use."-London
Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

Manager Kelliher has made arrange
ments to place on the stage for Fri
day evening a number of chairs which
will be sold to patrons who were un-
able to get seats for the Chapman con-
cert. This Is the first time in the his
tory OF the house that it has been nee
essary to put in additional seats to ac-
commodate everyone. and is testi-
monial to the hold that the concert has
got on the people.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
WINSLOW

Miss Julia Patterson substituted at
the Fort primary school, as the teach
er, Miss Day. was out on account of
illness.
The social the ninth grade adver-
tised to be held at the club house,
Friday evening, has been indefinitely
postponed.
The Ladies' Aid will furnish dinner
at the Winslow Congregational church
town meeting day.
The next meeting of the Ladies' Aid
will be held at the church parlors the
22nd. 1t being omitted the week of
the town meeting.
Frank White has been confined to
the house a week with an abscess.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

A near snowstorm on Thursday
morning quickly melted away before
the sun. There was Just snow enough
come to cover the icy spots on the
street and sidewalks and make walk
ing exceedingly difficult. Everyone
about was pleased when the sun broke
through the clouds as no one Is look
ing forward with any pleasure to an
other big snow storm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

A tiny electric motor in all probaonsl
the smallest ever built, was receDul
shown at the University of North Daka,
at Grand Forks. It weighs "a g",
complete. and was constructed by \ \
Needland, ieweler Of Hillsboro, - \
The dimensions Of the motor are as
lows: Length, .563 inch; height. ~ ~
width. 1895 inch; diameter OF afma'.
on inch: diameter Of commutator' ~.
inch. The armature, which weighs
grains, has six slots and six comm'ss. :.
segments. A 2.5-volt battery suppu~ -
energy for operative this tiny power.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
Classified
Advertising?

YES-if you've decided today
to sell that real estate.
YES-if your tenant notified
you today that he would not re-
new his lease.
YES-if the household SER
want gave notice."
YES-if the need Of more Of
fee help developed.
YEs-if the day brought you
the need to look for a new posi-
ton.
YEs-if you finally decided to
sell that automobile.
YES-if one Of your boarders
decided to leave.
YES-if ANYTHING occurred
of a vexatious nature which
classified advertising can repair
or re-adjust.
In fact, II today has been a
day of little more than enough
activities and incidents 1t will
have brought you a task which
only classified lad" can ac-
complish for you with little fric-
ton and little delay and little
expense.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03
The Miracles Of the Bible.

In these days the attitude Of the
world toward the Bible is rapidly al
tefing. Many are taking the position
OF Matthew Arnold that Miracles do
not happen" ana Of Tolstoi. that they
are no part Of the religion Of Jesus"
On Sunday Mr.. Phalen Of the Unitarian
church will preach on the great miracle
iof The Transnguration Of Jesus"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

There vas large crowd about the
City building all day THURSDAY, great
deal Of interest being taken in the
WORK Of the Board Of Registration.
The board room itself was a busy
place all day and a large amount Of
work vas accomplish ed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

The whist party for men given a, the
Pomerieau hall Thursday evening by the
members Of Messalonskee Ccurcil, Royal
Artanur,. was largely ATTENDED a-id a
fine :ire was enjoyed. A social hour
and refreshments followed the playing Of
the game.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

The Sebasticook Ice Co. has complet- =
ed filling its ice houses and Manager
Hetherington reports that the quality
Of ice harvested this year is first class
n every particular. For a time early
in the season it looked rather bad for
getting any good ice but the local deal >
ers held OF until later than usual and
were rewarded by getting good quail
ity OF Ice and getting 1t exceptionally
easy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

TfaveIock Lodge, Knights CT Pythias,
will give another Of their very pleasant
whist Parties Thursday evening. March
9ti, az the K. Of P. hall These parties
have been one Of the features # the
social Iife O. the winter and are largely
attended and greatly entoyd.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

The balance wheel Of watch vibrates
200 times minute. $4,000 times a day. or
1S7. 5000 times a year. As each vibration
covers about II revolutions. the shaft on
which the balance wheel is mounted
makes 23s, $40, coo revolutions in its bearings
each year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

Capt. Lewis Cleaves reported -.
boating very good Tuesday al ,!|
Cobbosseecontee and stated ,h..
number of the followers Of TIA ~
were out during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

Hon. Forest Colby Of Bingham was in
the city Thursday on business for the
day. Mr.. Colby reports that there is still
considerable snow In that section and
that the numbering operations are pro-
gressing fairly well. He also says that
the people up that way are taking great
deal Of interest In the new road that is to
be built between Jackman and lockwood
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-03

Miss Beuiah Towne Of Dover who is
now teaching in the Dover public
schools. has been elected teacher Of
Grade VI Of the Myrtle street school and
will assume her duties next Tuesday
morning.