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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
NO TOLERATION OF
PLOTS AGAINST
CARRANZA IN THE
UNITED STATES

Washington. Nov. 26-There appears
to be little doubt that the American
government will approve the principle
OF the protocol signed in Atlantic CITY
Friday by members of the Mexican
American joint commission, providing
for conditional withdrawal of the
American troops and for military econ
troll of the border. President Wilson
ana Secretary Lansing began the study
OF the protocol Saturday and while no
Iormai announcement will be made
until they have considered all the de-
tails. other officials said the agreement
followed the general ideas of the adj
miniStratiOn
The attitude Of General Carranza to-
ward the agreement is considered more
problematical. Alberto PAM one of tho
Mexican members of the Joint commits
sion, will deliver it to him at Ouere-
taro' and will make a supplementary
explanation of the attitude of tho
American commissioners.
officials display determination IN
deal firmly with the Mexican question
no matter what attitude General Car
rama takes toward the agreement
They hope, however. that if will, ~
prove it.
One development of the Atlantic Ci,,
conference regarded here as sisfinifi
cant OF better relations between the
Two countries. was promise bv the
american commissioners that those
suspected of plotting against the Car
rama de facto government in This
country will be closely watched bv tho
United States government and rieidlv
punished If it is found they are at.
tempting to violate neutrality.
became known Saturday night
enat th's pledge, which was not put in
"rltihg, was given after the Mexican
commissioners had complained that
inuch or the difficulty along the hor-
aer mad been due to plots formed with
IN the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
LURE OF THE CITY
CALLS POOR GIRL
FROM A FORTUNE

Amboy. ILL.,. Nov. 2e.-Mary Smith.
poor Chicago girl, who was adopted by
James Pankhurst, a wealthy farmer,
and his wife August IS. 1915. with the
understanding she was to remain single
and act as companion to the aged
couple and receive $4,000 on their
death has grown tired of the bargain
and will return to Chicago next Monday.
Money isn't everything in this
world" she said Saturday Il want the
right to live as 1 please. I simply find
that | 10 not like to live in the coun-
try"
Mary Smith was selected by Pank-
hurst and his wife from many appli-
cants who responded to their published
appeal for an attractive girl who would
make her home with them in return for
a guarantee Of $4,000 at their death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
Portland Drug
Stores Visited
ID Liquor Raids

Portland, Me, Nov. 26.-Raids at
four drug stores by the liquor depu-
ties last evening resulted in a big seiz-
ure of intoxicating liquors at the Lafay-
cite Pharmacy. $40 Congress street. and
smaller seizures at the drug stores Of
John H. Hammond, corner of State and
York streets. Frank J. Scully. corner of
Washington avenue and Congress
streets. and John j. O'Brien, 80 India
street. John White was ordered to ap-
pear in court in connection with the
raid at the Lafayette Pharmacy and the
men named were ordered in the other
three cases.
The large assortment Of liquors TAX
en- at the Lafayette Pharmacy was
itemized by the liquor deputies as fol-
lows: "a bottles of champagne, % bot
ties of wine. 81 bottles of rye and
Scotch whiskey, % bottles of cocktail.
bottles of vermuth, barrel of bot
tied beer. IL pints Of whiskey. II half
pints of whiskey, 81 bottles of gin. a
gallon of gin, a gallon and a half of
California brandy, 2 gallons of port, 2
gallons of rum. gallon and half of
Holland gin, quarts of California sher-
~. five gallon key of whiskey, 5
quarts of wine. pint of brandy. quart
of wine. quarts of alcohol. quarts
Of wine, gallons of alcohol.
The seizure at the new drug store
at the corner of State and York streets
while not SO large, was one that would
ordinarily be considered a good sized
seizure. comprising the following: Ten
quarts of wine, Il quarts Scotch. 13
quarts of whiskey, 5 half pints of gin,
2S pints of whiskey. 6 half pints of
brandy. IS half pints of whiskey.
pints of gin and 16 pints of cocktail.
At the drug store at the corner of
Washington avenue and Congress street
the deputies seized a gallon can of al
cohol. 2 bottles each containing a quart
and half pint of wine, bottle con-
tanning one quart of whiskey and a
bottle containing one pint of whiskey.
The seizure at 80 India street com
prised three gallons of whiskey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

know that If we have to pay high prices
for storage eggs we are going to get
good eggs"
Wetz, according to officials, has con-
troll of 100000 eggs.
Raids were made also on two other
warehouses where Wetz had eggs in
storage.
right, prohibits the storage of eggs for
more than 10 months. Examination by
so Investigators. including many stored
by Wetz. were put away in March and
April.
"Wetz will be oblig ed to throw these
or the market by January FL, said DR..
Robertson, and my advice to the peo-
pie is to stop using eggs until he be-
gins to market them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
WARD is NOT A
MAYORALTY CANDIDATE,

S. c. c. Ward will not be candidate
on the Democratic ticket for mayor of
Augusta Following Is q statement
given out Sunday evening:
A communication:
Owing to recent developments in
connection with the society which I
represent. it appears inexpedient for
me to accept the nomination for mayor
in the Democratic caucus, for which I
have announced myself a candidate.
I shall, however. be pleased to extend
my hearty support to the party nomi
nee.
sc. c. WARD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

esting ones. The first game will be call
ed at 7.45.
The committee recently appointed by
members of the Catholic Club compos-
ed of young men members of the Cath
Ole church. met at the church base
ment Sunday evening and rules and
regulations Of the new club were
drawn up. 1t is planned to furnish the
new club room with modern gymna-
SUM equipment and complete an up
to-date club room. A large sum is at
the disposal of the club, raised at the
supper given recently at the church
which proved a grand success.
Frank Grover has returned to his
home in town, after completing his du.
ties al Brewer, where he has been
employed for the past few weeks.
The members of the Dial Club will
be entertained this afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Edbert Kelley on High
street this afternoon. A special pro-
gram has been arranged by Mrs. Kate
Brooks of Haverhill. Mass, and all
members are requested to attend.
Crowley Perry has returned from
Bakers Siding, where he has been en-
joying the hunting for the past few
weeks.
The boys of the Methodist church
Epworth League Society will hold a
social this evening at the church YES
try. The proceeds will be used to sup
port basketball team recently organ
lied by the young men of the league
The Benton Grange will hold their
annual Thanksgiving dance at the
Grange hall next Thursday evening.
Invitations have been issued and a fine
time is expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Lowe passed the
weekend at Wilton. where they were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Holman,
formerly of this town. Mr.. Holman is
now conducting fine drug business in
that town and is we'll pleased with his
new location.
Members of the finance committee Of
the Baptist church took the annual can
vass for pledges for supporting the churcn
budget during the year 1917 on Sunday
afternoon. Different committees were
given sections of the town to cover and
it is hoped a good sum was obtained \
meeting will be held on some evening this
week at which the committees will make
their reports.
Mrs. Angie Blakney has returned to her
home on Maple street after caring for
Mrs Lester Glazier Of Bunker avenue for
the past few weeks.
The P. M. Ladies will be entertained
this evening at the home of Miss Lottie
Russell of Main street. This is the first
of the winter meetings and a good at
tendance is desired.
The regular meeting of the Epworth
League will be held on Tuesday eve
ming at the vestry IF the Methodist
church. Miss Esther Drew will be the
leader Of the meeting. the subject of
which will be. "Cultivating the Thanks
giving Habit"
The members of the G. F. Club wifi
be entertained Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. E. w. Boyed of Elm
street. Waterville.
The condition of Carl Pierce, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pierce of Benton,
and who recently broke his leg at the
Benton station while running down the
steep bank to the main road, is i'm
proving daily. He is still under care at
Gray's hospital in Waterville. 1t will
be many weeks before he will have the
use of his leg again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
WILSON LEAD IN
CALIFORNIA IS
3773 VOTES

Sacramento. Nov. 26.-President
Wilson's plurality in California is
1913 votes according to a semi official
statement issued by the secretary of
State. The Presidents plurality rep
rcsents the difference between the
vote of 466,2s9 for Francis j. Heny.
highest Democratic elector, and that
OF 462,516 for j. F. Carlstrom, highest
Republican. To be made finally Off
cial the figures must be certified to
by the secretary of state. Returns an
nounced today also show that the
amendment providing for total prohi-
bition was defeated by 109.967 votes,
while second amendment for partial
prohibition lost by 50,32O votes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
MOVING PICTURES
ARE AT GOOD WILL

For the first time in Good Wills histo-
ry moving pictures were shown at Good
Will to the delight of a large audience.
The reels consisted of comic, cartoon,
news and photoplay features. During an
intermission between the reels Edgar
Josslyn, architect. Amos l. Prescott, do
nor of the building, and E. w. watkins,
head OF the conservation bureau of New
York City, were applauded and cheered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

their natural difference, but the Austria
lians had been side by side and the meav-
lest fighting fell upon the shoulders of
the English, Scottish and Irish divisions.
The Germany story in characterizing re-
cent attacks as stupid and futile and
made solely for the sake of prestige had
overlooked the fact that the Australians
brought in 700 prisoners, said the repre-
sentative of the Australians.
The storms of the past few days have
virtually brought all activities to stand
still, not even a ''tani' showing itself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
OFFICERS RAID
BIG WAREHOUSE OF
CHICAGO EGG KING

Chicago. N.,. u IN an attempt to
f:nsaai, =" alleged "co~nci-" in eggs, city
health officials SATURDAY raided ware
louSH and seized several millions of
eggs said 10 have been stored by James
T.. Nctz alleged egg king
Dr. John Dill Robertson commission
CT OF health, who led the raid, said he
vas acting on an ordinance authorizing
him to hold for investigation eggs. the
quality Of which is suspected.
DR.. Robertson was asked what effect
such pressure would have on the supply
and prices.
u don't know" he replied, but 7 do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
Bowdoin Gets
Football Bid
from Dartmouth

Brunswick, Me, Nov. 26.-Bowdoin has
just received an invitation from Dart
mouth to play football at Hanover next
fall, with a baseball game between the
two colleges at Brunswick the following
spring. Since Bowdoin's football sched-
ule for the coming season is practically
filled out and awaits the approval of the
faculty, it was impossible to arrange for
a game for the coming season, but it Is
expected that other negotiations for
games at Brunswick ard Hanover may
be successful.
Bowdoin had a baseball game scheduled
with Dartmouth at Hanover last spring
but owing to a late snow the game was
cancelled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

Ing that the United States take the
first step toward mediation.
THE purpose of the committee" an
authorized statement said, is to sup
port our government in any effort 1t
may make toward a just and lasting
peace. Its specific object is to urge our
government to call or cooperate in a
conference of neutral nations which
shall offer joint mediation to the bel
ligerents by proposals calculated to
form the basis of a permanent peace.
Hamilton Holt is chairman of the
committee and the vice chairman are:
Jane Adams. Governor Arthur Chap
per of Kansas. Prof. Irving Fisher,
John Hays Hammond. DR.. John Har-
vey Kellogg and DR.. George W. Kirch-
way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
BARGE DUNMORE
TOWED TO SAFETY

Newport r. l.. Nov. 26.--The barge
Dunmore, which narrowly escaped drift
ing ashore at Prices Neck when she
broke loose from her tug during the gale
last Thursday night. was towed to safety
today, the sea having gone down suffi-
GENTLY to enable a tug to reach her close
to the breakers on the beach. The barge
was damaged only slightly. The Dunmore
and the Newark, the other barge of the
tow of the tug Dewitt c. WINS, are both
found light from Boston for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
TWO INDICTED
AT H0ULT0NF FOR
MANSLAUCHTER

Houlton, Me. Nov. 25.-Ross Bushey
of Sherman and Victor j. Violette of
Fort Fairfield were indicted today on
charges of manslaugbter.
Bushey is accused of killing Henry
Cuttemuth. a playmate, by striking him
over the head with baseball bat on
June 80. Violette is charged with strik-
ing Thomas J. Ryan. with fatal results
during an alteration last April
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
Border Protocol Is
Received by Mexiicans
with Mixed Feelings

Queretaro, Mex, Nov. 26.-High off,
Gals of the Mexican government who
of the border control protocol signed
in Atlantic City last week and the full
text of Secretary Lanes statement
defining in part the policy of the
United States government toward
Mexico before they will make any
comment on either.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
TWO TELEPHONE
GIRLS SAVE TOWN
FROM FIRE LOSS

Lockport. Ills. Nov. 26.-Courage of
two telephone operators. Miss Ethel
Spangler and Miss Violet Shultz. in
sticking to their switch boards calling
aid from Joliet. four miles away, is
believed to have saved this town from
virtual destruction by fire Saturday.
he flames destroyed the plant of the
Northern Illinois Cereal Co. 100 feet
from the telephone office. The loss is
estimated at 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

ing of the protocol is the beginning
of an understanding which will wipe
out cause for disagreement between
the two countries.
General Carranza told The Asso-
ciated Press today it was too early"
to discuss the statement given out Fri
day by Secretary of the Interior Lane
at Atlantic City concerning the pol
icy of the United States toward Mex
leo.
In the statement Mr.. Lane asserted
his belief that Carranza was a strong
man and should be given full
chance" to settle Mexican differences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
CALL TO PUBLIC
AGAINST BUYING
OF 35-CENT EGGS

New York. Nov. ga call for an or
ganized movement on the part Of the
consuming public to refrain from buying
eggs and thus bringing about a reduction
Of the price by decreasing the demand
was issued tonight by Commissioner JOS
eph Hartigan of the bureau Of weights
and measures. He said experts insist
that IS cents a dozen is a normal price
just now for eggs that went into cola
storage last spring at % to @ cent? q
dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
FAIRFIELD

Two basketball games will be played
at the Fairfield opera house Thursday
evening, when the recently organized
Fairfield Braves will play the Maine
Central Institute team from Pitts
field and the Fairfield town team viii,
be a fraternity team from Colby COL
lese. These are the first games of the
season and should be fast and inter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

NATL ALLIANCE MEETS

Pittsburg, Nov. 26,-The executive COM
mittee of the German-American National
Alliance met here today. John T. Jarks.
treasurer of the war relief fund, reported
$500 600 contributed for relief of war sui
ferers A literary defence committee 10
counteract mistaken ideas about the aims
and purposes Of the alliance was organ
lied
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
EDWARD THEREK
BACK IN BOSTON
UNDER ARREST

Boston. Nov. S.-Edward Therek, charg-
ed with the embezzlcment on Oct p Of
s2l.55o from the National shawmut Bank
of this city. where he had been employed
as a messenger. and his wife. charged
with being an accessory after the fact,
arrived here in custody Saturday from,
Miami. Fla. They will be arraigned on
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

To pick q dandelion in bloom at this
time of year is certainly unusual but
that is what Clifford L. Wilson did
very few days ago near his home at II
Mamie street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
Mrs. Indiana Morse

Mrs Indiana Morse. aged 50. died Sun
day night at her home, 95 Cony street.
Her husband and one daughter survive.
Funeral arrangements will be announced
later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

X. Twitchell, official stenographer of
the Industrial Accident Commission.
was a caller Saturday at Waterv1lle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

Miss Ruth Henderson passed Sunday
at Fairfield with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas S. Henderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27
Crocker.Mills

Ernest Croker and Love Mills were
married Thursday in Vanceboro. Mr..
Croker is a wireless operator and
Miss Mills is the daughter of Freeman
Mills, foreman Of the Snowflake Can
ming Co. Of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

Nathan Richards. Mel Martin and
John Weeks have returned from a
hunting trip with two deer apiece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-27

| Augusta, Me-, Nov. IS. 1915.
Evening star., 1916-10-30
CACTUS AND MESQUITE
BANE OF MILlTIAMEN
Thorns and Stickers Confront D. C..
Guardsmen on Every Hand.
Much to Their Discomfort.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. October 20.
District National Guard Camp, Camp
Wilson.-f the men and officers of the
I'd Regiment were employed today to
write a first reader for primary
school use they probably would start
1t in the following manner:
Can a cactus stick"
Yes, a cactus can stick"
If they were writing a book for ma
ture readers they would have whole
lot more to say about the cactus ana
the rest of his thorny brethren in this
land-things that perhaps would not
look nice in print All of this is be-
cause of encounters which the Dis
trict soldiers have had with cactus and
other sticking things during the night
maneuvers held this week One was
held Monday night and another last
night. and on both occasions cactus ct
al. We're met up with on numerous oc-
caSionS.
The problem worked over last night
was staged in a mesquite thicket,
where thorns and stickers confronted
the soldiers on every side. When they
walked through the brush the mes
quite caused them many discomforts,
and when they lay down they hit on
cactus needles about seven out of
every ten times.
They were supposed to be engaged IN
la night attack, but had it been real
warfare the enemy certainly would
have heard their approach. There was
Ia perfect chorus of such expressions
as Ouch and Gee whiz. but that
hurts" and many others which We're
Illuminated with much more forcible
language Several of the officers got
cactus needles into their knees when
they knelt down to direct the
imaginary gunf1re of their men. If a
person attempted to crawl along the
ground he was almost certain to hit
on cactus If he assumed any other
position the mesquite thorns caused all
kinds of pain. The soldiers were be-
tween two fires, and the situation was
almost as serious as if real battle
were in progress. The next time the
regiment is to have a night maneuver
the Majority of the men contemplate
wearing two pairs of breeches, and will
protect their hands with gloves. Cac-
tus warfare demands such precautions
| they declare
Capt. Will H. Chase of the supply
company of the Sd Regiment now is
the proud poSseSsor of brand-new
| blackboard and pair of jet black army
mules, that are guaranteed not to &c
| faster than walk. no matter how
| hard they are whipped. The outfit has
been furnished to him SO that he will
not have to walk when he is called
| upon to visit various parts of the camp
| in connection with the distribution OF
supplies. He was to have been fur
| nished with a motor cycle, with side
car attachment. but the powers that
| be- at Fort Sam Houston decided that
the blackboard is a better vehicle for
| navigation in these parts when the
! gumbo is bad. Capt. Chase is proud
| of his new rig, and made frequent trips
| to regimental headquarters today te
show it to his less fortunate fellow
| officers.
Evening star., 1916-10-30
GENERAL R. R. SITUATION
SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION
National Council, Chamber of Com
merce. U. S., to Meet in Wash
ington November II.

The general railroad situation in the
United States is to be taken up by the
national council of the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States at a
meeting to be held here November II
and Is. The work that the joint con-
sressional railroad inquiry committee
is to do at the hearings it will hold
here beginning November 90 will come
under particular scrutiny, and promi-
nent speakers will be invited to ad-
dress the national council of the cham
her. which is made up of one repre-
sentative from each of the 500 organi-
zations of the chamber The meeting
Will probably be held at a hotel to be
announced later.
The proposition of a single controlling
commission for the railroads will be
| taken up.
In a statement in regard to the meet
ing. made public at the National Cham
Der Headquarters. in the Riggs build
ing, il is said;
1T is planned to have prominent
speakers on such subjects as the
Canadian disputes act; 4 public inves-
tigation without award for the purpose
of permitting public sentiment to be
formed upon facts publicly brought out
before a strike can take place. the
hX1nS of minimum wage by the M
terstate commerce commission or some
other commission. permitting labor to
appeal to this commission just as a
shipper can appeal in the case of rates
and permitting him 10 cease work,
say, within thirty days after decision
of the commission, but making a con-
spiracy to interrupt the public service
a crime.
There will be considered the prob
| lem of getting rid of fortynine diff
ferent jurisdictions. The recent de-
/ commerce commission paramount and
/ controlling, but the general opinion
prevails there still is a great deal OF
| confusion.
Evening star., 1916-10-30
SEES "P0lS0N PEN" PLOT
REVEALED IN POST CARDS
Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge Condemns
Alleged Tactics Employed by
Woman Suffrage Advocates.

Poison pen" post cards. attacking the
anti-suffragists throughout the coun-
try. are being circulated by the suf-
fragists. according to statement is
sued here today by Mrs. Arthur NJ
Dodge, president of the National Asso-
citation Opposed to Woman Suffrage
These post cards. said Mrs. Dodge
charge the anti-suffra gists with work
ing in alliance with the LIQUOR inter
ests to defeat woman suffrage.
What may be called poison pen poll
tics. says Mrs. Dodge. marks the eli
max of campaign of concerted, un-
scrupulous and unsubstantiated at
tacks by which the suffragists have
tried for years to identity ihe anti
sufragists with the liquor interests.
Surely vilification, abuse and slander
are tactics not worthy OF am woma.
1t is sad commentary on feminine
politics.