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The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14

patched today from Laguna, a town north of Chihuahua city, to Casas Grande, in order to protect the five hundred Mormons who are concen- trated there. The Mormons have been reported as being in danger from Villa and his outlaws. All telegraphic com munication with their community has been cut, and much anxiety has been expressed for their safety. Attempts have been made from both Chihuahua city and Juarez to get in touch with the Mormons, but they ended in fail ure. General Gavira. the Carranza commander at Juarez, came to this city today and held a conference with General Pershing, of the United States army. While the two were discussing the proposed plan of the United States to send troops across the border, un- official word was received that Car ranza's request for a reciprocal ar engagement was likely to be granted Gavira received the news cordially Afterwards both Gavira and Persh- ing stated that the conference was en- tirely satisfactory.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14
SEWARD VISITED BY S35,000
 BLAZE

SEWARD, March 13. - Seward was visited by another destructive fire, which commenced in the Daggett block at 2 o'clock this morning. Be- fore the flames could be checked the entire Daggett block was destroyed. The building was the newest business block in Seward. and was owned by Dr. Charles A. Daggett, the dentist, who had his own offices therein. Other buildings destroyed before the fire was checked were the Daggett residence, s. L. Colwell's store, which was a new building, MT. COlwells re- sidence and two or three adjacent cab ins. The Rainier Buffet, saloon in the Daggett buildings, lost it's entire stock and fixtures, and the Alaska Evening Post, one of Stewards daily papers, lost practically all of it's plant, including the newspaper press and linotype machine. The fire was caused by an overheated furnace in the Dag gett building, and the firemen were hampered because of the lack of water due to the prolonged cold spell. The total loss is estimated at $35,OOO. The owners of the Alaska Evening Post announced after the fire that a new plant would be ordered at once.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14
TWO TUGS PURCHASED BY THE
 COMMISSION.

Two tugs, the Annie W. and w. L.. Roscoe, of Portland, have been pur- chased by the Alaskan engineering commission for use in transferring supplies and construction material to the shore at the head of Cook inlet, The boats were purchased for $42,000.
 The Annie w. will be used on Turn again arm and the w. l., Roscoe at Anchorage.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14
WILL LA BANDITS FLEEING TO MOUNTAINS IN MEXICO

SAN ANTONIO, March 13. - Gen eral Fred Funston, commander, in chief of the American forces which will pursue Villa into Mexico, said to- day that the expedition would not move before tomorrow at the earliest. He announced officially that General Pershing would be in actual command of the men in Mexico.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14
PLANT IN MEXICO IS
 SHUT DOWN

NEW YORK, March 19. - T}c N-g1 office of the American Smeits 5 & Refining Company in this city aiay announced that all of the con Q4... s employees of American citia aatp, had been withdrawn from Aezilo. This step was taken as the sale5y If the men was feared for in tn cut that Funston and his men cross tae border in pursuit of Villa. The c8a- pany's works are now totally abat down.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14

the Mexican government that the only reason for our action in the matter is the inability of the Mexican troops to handle the situation in northern Mexico so that American lives and property can be safeguarded. It is realized that Carranza is in a delicate position with his de facto government, and that he is forced to satisfy the elements in his own coun- try. The manifesto issued to the Mexican people by Carranza is not regarded here as a communication to the United States, and the statements therein that our troops would not be allowed to enter Mexico unless the same privilege was granted to the Mexican troops, is not being consid- cred by the Wilson administration in determining it's policy.
 The first instructions sent to Gen eral Funston to pursue Villa, given before the Carranza manifesto, have not been changed, and probably will not be. It is considered likely that the Senate will interpose no objec- tions if the President makes a tenn porary arrangement with Carranza, such as has been outlined. Wilson
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14

SEWARD, March 13. - There was but one ticket in the field at the Re- publican primaries on Saturday, the delegates elected beingsJ. Allison Bru- ner, E. l.. Wittemore, pr. J. M. Sloan, Matt Button, E. k. Chamberlain, J. J. Finnegan, w. P. Henry and l.. l.. James, Jr.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14
WRECKED BARGE BEING SAWED
 BY WAIT

KATALLA, March 13. - The launch Waif will salvage the barge Washing ton. which was wrecked near here several weeks ago, with a cargo Of lumber for the Copper River railroad. The Waif got a line on the barge, has placed a man in charge and will take off the lumber.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14

conferred with Speaker Champ Clark and Majority Leader Claude Kitchin today, and urged them to speed up the House so that Congress could dis pose of the bills for increasing the army and navy, the tariff measures, the Philippine bill and the shipping bill.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14

WASHINGTON, March 13. In granting reciprocal permission for the soldiers of General Carranza to pur- sue the Villa bandits into American territory, the United States informed
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14

Mrs. w. H. Seagrave is returning on the steamer Northwestern from an ex- tended visit to the States.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14

Miss Lola Turner, who has boon back east with her parents for aes- eral months, is returning to Co59y
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14

SAN ANTONIO. March 13. -- Gen eral Funston announced positively this afternoon that there would be no movement of American troops across the international border today. He refused to disclose when the expedi- tion would start on it's pursuit of Villa, except stating that it would be soon.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14

WASHINGTON, March 13. - It is understood, but not confirmed as yet, that President Wilson and Secretary Lansing have agreed to send an i'm mediate reply to Carranza's note ask ing for the right to pursue the bandits into American territory. The rumor is that they have agreed to suggest the Mexican suggestion in the matter.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-14

Will Clayson is coming home on the Northwestern, after a business trip to Skagway and Seattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
LITCHFIELD

CORNER-The town schools closed
Friday. The Earle and Lincoln schools
united in giving a very enjoyable en-
tertainment Friday evening at the
Lincoln school building, consisting of
Rotations, dialogues and music. Miss
Capers and Miss Helms have done ex-
cellent work in these schools.
Special services were held at the
church here Sunday in memory OF
Abraham Lincoln. Rev. Mr.. Williston
gave fine address. There was spe-
cial music by Mrs. Edith Small, Miss
Emma Fowler and J. w. Starbird, Miss
Capers acting as organist. Lincoln's
Gettysburg address was very finely
spoken by little Miss Clare Higgins.
The Post, Relief Corps and Sons of
Veterans were in attendance.
Mrs. Henry Taylor has returned
from visit to her children in Massa-
chusetts.
Mrs. Sarah Richardson of Cam
bridge, Mass, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. A. NJ. Chase.
Mrs. Almira Smith is quite ill. Frank
Smith and Mrs. Laura White are also
reported on the sick list.
Maurice Alden of Maiden, Mass, was
calling on friends in town Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
JEFFERSON

SOUTH-The remains of the late Ste
phen Marston, who died recently in New
ton, Mass, We're brought here last
Wednesday and funeral services were
held at the church conducted by Rev. j.
X. West. Intermenf was in the family
lot In Tresklawn cemetery. Mr.. Marston
had been resident of Jefferson for many
years, having lived in the southern part
of the town. He is survived by two
daughters, Alice and Lillian. and two
sons, George and Henry.
Rev. J. Is. West closed his labors with
the churches in this place last Sunday
and plans to pass the winter with his son
at kenduskeag. While here he won the
respect and love of all who knew him.
and they regret that he was not strong
enough to remain through the winter
Mrs. F. j. Moody and Miss Lena Bryant
went to Boston Tuesday.
Chester Hilton returned home from
Bath Friday.
Several deer were shot In this vicinity
last week.
The schools have all closed for a va
cation Of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
roNIcHr's PROGRAM
Of Entertainment by Holy Name 80
ciety of st. Mary's Parish

The second annual entertainment or
the Holy Name Society Of st. Marys
parish takes place a: City han this
Wednesday evening. The entertainment
was originally planned to be held In
St. Mary's hall Thursday evening,
Nov. 90. but it was found necessary to
change those plans in order to secure
larger hall and the entertainment will
be held in City hall. The following en-
tertainment will be produced:
Overture. the Misses whites orches-
ira: "A College Mistake" a one-act
comedy by members of ST. Mary's par
ish. under direction Of j. Bernard
Sheehan. Dudley "Dud'' Elliott, Rob-
ert J. Faulkner; Howard Lady Clay
ton. j. Bernard Sheehan; Fred Puck"
Evans. w. A. Brennan: Earl Bis
cults" Nelson, Arnold w. Taber; Mr..
Elliott j. E. Hanson; Marie Jordan.
Miss Nellie Frawley.
The above comedy centers around
"Dud" and the efforts of his chums to
prolong his stay at college upon his
father announcing that there are some
things to be explained. Lady" q. Ber-
nard Sheehan) is suddenly called upon
to become Miss Jordan when father
suddenly appears upon the scene.
Lady proves equal to the situation
and Miss Jordan come to her-his
chums assistance. Her-his transfer
nation is a clever piece of work.
Meditation from That's, violnist, Ray
monG A. Monaghan, pianist, Catherine
Hickey: selection, the Misses Whites
orchestra: ventriloquism, Raymond
tablan Demers; Sonora, Spanish song,
arthur Lambers, boy soprano; Prof
Vermette, pianist; piano solo, prelude
by Rachmaninosf, r. j. Cram; Magic
ana Illusion, Raymond Fabian Demers,
music by Raymond A. Monaghan and
James Cusick. violinists, Catherine
Hickey, pianist; selection. the Misses
Whites orchestra.
Inc above program will furnish an
ENJOYABLE evenings entertainment.
Prof. Demers in his two numbers is
sure to meet with the approval of all
Inc musical numbers have been care
fuiiV selected. and well balanced
cast presents the comedy.
large delegation of priests from
Augusta and the SURROUNDING towns
VIII be in attendance.
"A delegation from the Holy Name
Society Of st. Josephs parish, Gardi-
her' Will accompany their spiritual d.
rector. Kew. P. II. Reardon, and presi-
dent. Raymond F. Demers, to the en-
tertainment.
Officers of the Holy Name Society
81 Mary's parish are as follows: Rev,
! 1. J. Michigan, spiritual director: ]. F.
Hanson. president; J. ]. Smith, vice
president: Arnold w Taber. secretary
Leo f. Dunn. treasurer.
entertainment committee: Charles
M. OConnor, chairman; Walter Nit
ton. L. H. Hickey, Joseph j. Smith
James CoakIey, d. G.. Regain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
PORTLAND MAN
IS CHIEF MASTER
MAGICIAN OF CANADA
Arthur d. Little Has the Job OF
Developing Canada and of
Making the Most of Canada's
Raw Products.

Arthur d. Little of Portland, mas
undertaken to be master magician ana
chief alchemist for the Canadians. Ills
ioh is not only to make gold out OF
lead. but to transform dump heaps ano
refuse into necessaries of life. LORD
Shaughnessy, president Of the Cana
dian Pacific, has made many plans
for DEVELOPMENT of Canada after the
war and to help put these plans into
effect he engaged the services OF one
of the best chemists in the United
States.
Thus far the Research Bureau of
the Canadian Pacific, of which Ar
| thur u. Little is the head, has been
merely mobilizing the resources OF
Canada. A vast amount of data has
been collected, bearing on what the
country. possesses, industrially, agri-
culturally, and in natural resources.
This information has been gathered,
not for the Canadian Pacific's uses
only, but for anyone who applies. Lit
tie has already shown western Cana
dams how a few Of their raw materials
can be used. He has shown how
to make excellent profits out of flax
straw; how to get gasoline out of
natural gas; how to get alcohol from,
sawdust and fatten hogs on the by
product; how to make toys and novel
ties, formerly imported from Ger
many, without much investment be-
yond ingenuity and elbow grease, and
finally he is about to show them how
to make practical household fuel,
building boards and paper out of
wheat straw. Flax and wheat straw
besides being waste to the farmer
heretofore often proved to be an ex-
pense.
Arthur D. Little, magician. now
shows how flax straw taken from the
farmer at SO a ton and transformed
into paper at an expense of $11 will
sell for $500 a ton, giving net profit
Of $3.50. Before the war. Germany used
to sell about 100000 worth Of toys to
the Canadians. AS result of this
activity the Canadian market for Ger
man toys Is cut to nothing. These
Canadian-made toys took first prize at
the Quebec exposition this year.
This is not as far as the chief has
gone. however. for he and his CO.
workers are still researching on ten
hour day basis, expecting to do SO as
long as there Is anything to look for,
and Lord ShaughnSssy expects to back
them to a finish, because anything that
helps Canada helps the Canadian Pa
cific.-POrtland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
WINDSOR

WEST-The Ladies' Union will NEE,
with Mrs. Lottie Hallowell Wednesday
Nov. o. 1t is hoped there will be a larg.
attendance as there is much work to do
All come prepared for lacking puffs.
A Sunday school concert will be held a,
the Union chapel, Weeks Mills, on Sun.
day evening, Nov. rs.
Rev. M. H. Wakefield officiated at the
funeral Of the late Lucius French in
Windsorville Tuesday, Nov. II.
Mrs. Abbie Downs is visiting her sister
Mrs. John Williams, in Gardiner. for an
indefinite time.
Mrs. Betsey Casey who has been the
guest of her granddaughter, Mrs. Alton
Porter of South Vassalboro for a few
days, returned home Sunday.
Postmaster w. D. Stuart and Mra
Stuart moved their household effects to
Togus this week. where they will be near
their employment during the winter sea-
son.
Ernest Hallowell while out. on a hunt
ing trip last Tuesday, was one of the
lucky hunters, when he shot a buck deer
weighing 100 pounds, few miles from hts
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ulysses Pierce of Pan.
dolph were guests Of Mr.. Pierce's mar.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Pierce Sunday
Nov. u.
Mrs. Emma Pierce passed a few davs IN
Augusta last week.
Mrs. Jennie Ward Of Susansville "a,
arrived at the home of her sister. Mrs
Isaac Trask, the first of October to visi,
relatives in Maine. Mrs. Ward ia nou
visiting relatives in Boston. N. H.. and
other places for an indefinite time. Mrs
Trask expects to see her here before he,
return home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Small. Mr.. and Mr.,
Harry Merrill and family passed las.
Sunday at Rockemecook cottage.
Mrs. Ernest Miller returned from Wat
erville last Thursday. Mrs. Miller IS nop
entertaining her aunt. Mrs. Golfer from
Augusta and Melvin Caswell. her brother
for several days.
Harry True. Harold and Wilbur Casey
attended the meeting of the s. Of v. held
at South China Saturday night.
Wilbur Casey attended the annual sale
of Erskine Academy Thursday evening.
Edward Casey is Ill with the measles,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

Reports that an otter has been seen
near the old fishway by the west end
Of the Kennebec dam during the past
few days have been going the rounds.
but many of the older hunters in this
vicinity are 10th to believe them. as
the otter is one of the wariest of Maine
animals. rarely being seen so near set
tied regions. The old fishway has not
been in use for years. but fish are plen-
ty just below the dam even before the
arrival of the tomcod. and there is GER
tainly plenty of food for one of these
animals. The fur of the otter is quite
valuable. and as it is the open season
on fur bearing animals excepting beav-
cry it may be that some local hunter
will secure the rare creature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
Corydon B. Lakin

The following has been sent the
Journal. being clipped from the Wash
ington Post of recent date:
Funeral services for Corydon B. La.
kin. who died Sunday at his residence
145 INLAND terrace northeast, conduct.
ed by the Grand Army. will be held at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. G. E.
Waesche, 145 INLAND terrace northeast
this morning at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Lakin was born in Maine. He
served in the First District Of Column
bia volunteers in the civil war as first
lieutenant. and later held positions of
trust under the Maine State govern
ment. He had been resident of Wash
ington 20 years. being an expert &C.
countant in the Metropolitan Bank.
Mr.. Lakin leaves his wife and two
daughters, Mrs. Is. F. Lounsbery, of
Greensboro, N. c.. and Mrs. G. L,
Waesche. of Washington. Interment
was in Arlington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
The Gigantic Task of
Harvesting the SheepScOt

The biggest thing now being un-
dertaken in Lincoln county is the
building Of a reinforced concrete dam
by Jewett Bros. at Head Tide in the
town of Alma. This dam crosses the
Sheepscot river at the place where a
wooden dam formerly existed and
which was carried away some years
ago by a freshet. The dam under
construction is about 100 feet in length
is IL feet high, (the same height as
the old wooden damn 10 feet broad at
the base. Before beginning work on
this dam Golfer dam had to be built
to shut off the water from a portion Of
the river while that part of the DAM
was being built At one point an exca-
walton IA feet below the surface Of the
water had to be made before coming
to the bed rock Of the river.
Charles Carleton Of Alma is foreman Of
the construction and Green & Wilson
OF waterviIle are the engineers. An
immense derrick was put up in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
MUNICIPAL COURT
TWO Cases of intoxicat;en Constitute
the Days Docket

The business before the municipal
court Tuesday consisted of two cases,
the charge in each of which was intox-
lcatlon. The first case was that of AL
len Patten, who lives near the Outlet
IN Manchester, and who was alleged
10 nave been intoxicated last Saturday
IN the Longfel1ow stable at the rear of
city hall. On being arraigned before
the court Patten was represented by
Samuel Titcomb and pleaded not
guilty Two witnesses appeared for
the State and testified that the respon-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

middle Of the river to handle the ma
terial going into the construction OF
the dam. The derrick Is operated by
a steam engine on the north side OF
the river On the south side there was
placed at a convenient point con-
crete cement mixer which is also OPP
Grated by steam engine. Just across
the street, within hundred and fifty
feet Of the south end Of the dam was
found an immense deposit Of gravel
intermingled with small stone. and be-
low this there was found a big deposit
Of sand just suited for this work. 1t
would seem as though wise Provi-
dence had foreseen the necessity Of a
dam of this kind being constructed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

A special meeting will he held at the
First Baptist church, Winthrop street,
tonight Wednesday, for all who We're
interested in the Taylor Chamberlain
meeting and give preference to this
church. The meeting will be at 730
o'clock. Those who wish to unite with
the church are requested to meet at
6.45 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

The Murray Alliance Of the Univer-
salist church is planning an entertain
ment for the early part Of December
that is bound to make a hit. 'The
Country School" will be presented and
the director Of the entertainment and
the teacher Of the school will be DR..
L. J. Croker. Jr. Well known local
people will take the part Of the pupils
and will be costumed in such manner
that their identity cannot be easily
guessed. The infant class will be one
of the features Of the entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
Bankruptcy Matters

It was learned Tuesday at the Office
of the referee in bankruptcy for Ken
nebec county that the following cases
had been dismissed by Judge Clarence
Hale of the United States district
court at Portland for non-payment of
fees: William S. Culbert and Napoleon
B. Gould Of Waterville. Carl S. Wes-
ton Of Augusta, George A. Holbroos
of Gardiner, Everett c. Drawn Of AL
bion and John W. James Of Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

some time and had stored the neoes.
sary material in close proximity to
the site Of the dam. At any rate al
the material was there except the O.
ment and SO handy that one team was
all that was needed to haul the ma
terial and dump 1t on the spot. About
two carloads Of cement have already
been used and II will take about half
a carload more to complete tho Job.
From IA to Is men have been en-
ployed on this job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22
KENNEBEC JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER y, 1916

dent was intoxicated on the day in
question. but the respondent also had
witnesses who testified that he was not
intoxicated. and his counsel was also
ready to testify to that effect. At the
conclusion Of the case the respondent
was acquitted.
In the second case the respondent
was given a sentence Of 30 days in Jail
but sentence was suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

The city council will hold a special
meeting at 7.30 this evening in the
rooms at City hall for the purpose of
receiving and acting upon the report
of the committee on highways and
sewers on a petition relating to the es-
Establishment, laying out and acceptance
of a street to be known as Glenwood
cfc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

Cushnoc Grange will hold it's regular
meeting Thursday evening, Nov. %.
and all members are requested to be
present as matters concerning the vital
existence and future prosperity of
Cushnoc Grange are to be acted upon.
Sister Morton. lecturer pro tenn. has
arranged a fine program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

! One of the big elm trees which has
stood for years on the southwest cor
ner Of the Governor Hill lot on State
street has just been cut down and re-
moved. The old tree contained several
cords Of wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

B. F.. Hysom & Son of this city have
the contract for and will soon begin the
work of painting the corridors, the
cashiers room and the room of the
superintendent of finance on the main
floor of the Augusta postoffice, which
work when completed will constitute
quite an Improvement in that section
of the Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

Fl. w. Sanborn returned on train No.
1O2 Tuesday from Bangor and Olamon,
where he has been visiting friends and
relatives for a week. Mr. Sanborn
brought nice doe with him that he
Shot Monday near Olamon village
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-22

Seth Williams Independent Relief
Corps will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Sarah Moore at her home on
Spring street for social meeting and
picnic supper.