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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

The English sparrows have for the
past few days, in addition to their
struggle for existence i'll the zero
weather, had to keep their eyes open
for another cause for worry IN the
shape of a shrike or butcher bird. as
a lone specimen of this feathered mur-
derer has been seen several times
since last Sunday in the vicinity Of
Water street Shrikes are frequent Wis
itors to Augusta during the colder
portions of the winter season and their
coming is always followed by an in
creased rate of mortality among the
English sparrows. There is no living
thing that the English sparrow fears
as he does the shrike, and the appear
ance of one of these birds will drive
every English sparrow out of sight
instantly and so effectually that it
would hardly be believed that there
was one of those birds in the vicinity.
When shrike swoops down on an
English sparrow his aim is true and
his victim rarely escapes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

In these modern days when all unite
in praise of the compact bungalow
there NAV be some consolation in the
folloUlnc episode for those unfortunate
ones who by inheritance or bad judS-
r1ent are turdened with larger type
of architecture. Soon after a heavy
snow storm enc of the younger legal
tights of this city was seen out in the
back lot anxiously shoNeliing the snow
about. \ reiShbor passing, hailed him
with: WHATS the matter b, lost
anything?' Nothing much, TIE
Young man called back. I'm just try
ing to. find my bungalow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

The names Marie Saunders and
"RusselT' are distinctive in the candy
world. Marie Saunders candies are
made at Calais, Maine, and take their
name from the manufacturer who is
proprietor and manager of flourish
ing business. Russells candies are
nationally known and appreciated.
The Bowditch- Webster Company sells
both brands. This store it will be re-
memnered is the home. of the hncst
Maine-srown spruce gum.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

From reports which have been re-
ceived from all quarters of the city it
looks as if Augusta were pretty well
under the control of the grip. The at
tendance at the schools is quite no
ticeably affected by it. some of the
city's industries are more or less
short handed on account of it and the
families about town who have not at
lease one member sick with the cpl
demic are few and far between.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21
IN EMS NIGHT"
Holy Name Society Open New Hall
With Whist Party

In spite of the storm Thursday eve
ming, the members of the Holy Name
Society entertained their friends in the
new hall which they have recently COM
pleted in the basement Of ST. Mary's
Catholic church on State street and
which in the future will be used for
whist parties, entertainments, etc The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21
Mrs. SaIome Robinson Clark, South
Vassalboro

Mrs. Salome Robinson Clark, one of
the older and best known residents of
South Vassalboro. passed away Thurs
day morning at the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. II. G. Dickey Of that town.
One daughter, Mrs. Dickey, and one
son, James S. Clark, of Riverside sur
vive. Funeral services will be held at
l o'clock Saturday afternoon from the
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

A party of ladies. delegates from
the local' branch of the Women's AL
lance and composed of Mrs. William
r. Pattansall, MIS-. George Mel.
Presson. Mrs. Frank +. Smith. Mrs.
Paul s. Phalen and the Misses Con-
nor went to Waterville Thursday
morning to attend neiShborhood
meeting of branch Alliances in the
Ware parlors of the Unitarian church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

Several Augusta parties have Just
received invitations to attend next Fri
day the formal opening of the new
Portland Armory, which is to be OBJ
served with dance under the aus
pices Of Col. William o. Peterson of
the Coast Artillery Corps, N. G. S. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21
State Highway Commission
Responds to Towns Demands

Frank H. Beale Of Green street ex-
poets to leave next week on his annual
winter trip south, going to st. Peters,
burg. Fla. where quite a number Of
Augusta people are enjoying. the win
ter months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

The Laliberte Bros. Co. has a fine
field of ice on the Kennebec river
above the Augusta dam from II to 10
inches and may begin the work Of
getting its annual harvest next week.
The company's house is located on the
shore of Bond brook and the capacity
of the house is about 5000 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21
NOTICE..

u ). District Court. Maine District
sn,u,. PORTLAND. January Is, 1916
rmr .su I'd /" the rules of the District
ne. OF the tinted States for the Dis
IN, ~ ~ Maine notice is hereby given.
ts.riCo.. drieS J. Cole of Readtleld in said
stto,nn,,. mas applied for admission as an
Cor, and counsellor of said District
salsd3t T.,tre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

James Cummings of Augusta, who
underwent surgical treatment Thurs
Gay morning at the Augusta General
hospital. was reported that afternoon
TO be as comfortable as could be ex-
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

The piano pupils of Miss Caroline
Fenno Chase will hold their mid-win-
ter recital at 7.30 this evening in the Y.
Nj. c. a. hall An interesting program
has been arranged, Mrs. Robert Par
fridge giving two groups of songs A
cordial inv itation is extended to all in
terested in the work of young students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

Owing to an oversight some of the
members of the Augusta Yacht club
have neglected to pay their dues for
the past year, and in order that they
be given an opportunity to do SO the
list has been given to Capt. Louis
Paquin, steward at the clubhouse, who
can be found there at almost any hour
of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

CITY thermometers registered from
TWO to eight degrees above zero
thursday morning or about two de-
srees higher than on Wednesday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21
NOTICE.

rNg r..s is hereby given that G. Arthur
,,- Inn Of Augusta, Maine, has made
F[s-sauoA To the Maine Board of Bar
ii "a for examination for admission
l. G t par at the session of the board to
'aesday OF February, 1915.
CLARENCE W. PEABODY.
''9' secretary of the Board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

Mr.. Kinsley, the debating instructor
for the teams comprising the Bowdoin
Interscholastic League, was in the city
On Thursday and gave a very inter-
esting talk to the debating class of
the High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

mayor and Mrs. Blaine S.. Viles, who
mad been enjoying a few days in Bos-
ton. returned Wednesday evening to
their home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21
Local matters

Hahbut. salmon, butter fish, smelts,
coos tongues, scallops and finnan had
oie are on the fish list at L. S. Young's
market.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

regular meeting of Capital Grange
saturday night. officers will be INSTALL
ed by State Deputy E. T. Clifford of
winthrop. Members please carry cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

MRS. E. j. Philbrick left on the noon
ram Tor Smyrna Mills and Island
rails on business connected with the
Degree of Honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21
The Text of the Law


Of the
o he ate o Maine, folow
Commits gunder
Highway Commission
the
Of
roads bridges
highways
to
the Public Laws hundred
deducted
fail it's
Auditor
Auditors
Of this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

Granting Recognition to Municipalities u n d e r
Law Calling for "Systematic Maintenance Of
the Principal Thoroughfare in Each Munich
pality in the State"-Chief Engineer Sargent
Complies Fine Set Of Papers and Blanks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21
The Blanks to Be Filled
STATEMENT OF MILEAGE AND AP-
POPULATIONS.
Crown County Date)


| STATEMENT OF MILEAGE AND APP
PREPARATIONS.
Crown County Date)
State Highway Commission,
Augusta, Maine.
Miles
Mileage of village or city Streets.
Mileage of State highways improved
Mileage Of State highways unim-
Mileage of State aid highways No.
improved Observation-Disclosures.
Mileage Of State aid highways No. .
improved ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Mileage Of State aid highways No. 5
Mileage Of State aid highways No.
Mileage of State aid highways No. Z
unimproved Observation-Disclosures.
Mileage of State aid highways No 3
unimproved .:;....:......:.....-
Mileage of all other important roads
Mileage Of other oads................
Total mileage of all streets and
Towns appropriations for roads
and bridges, exclusive of APP
preparations for State aid
roads:
1911.
l9lZ. .....>.....s....
1913.
LII. .................
lSlo ..............sss
Municipal officers of
REcoMMENDATIoNs FOR PATROL .i;fcii.:
MEN
Clown County Date,
-. State Highway Commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

Highway Commission is receiving from
Maine demanding recognition under Chapter 272 Public
Laws 195An Act to Provide for the Systematic Maintenance
of the Principal Thoroughfare in Each Municipality in the
State.
The Commission in response sending the
town the following letter. with blanks instructions and
Sargent unanimously adopted by commissioners
who in their praise of the completeness
oughness of the work. They follow:
Augusta January II, 1916.
sELECTMEN,
Enclosed please find blue print of your town. Please
mark this print, using red pencil, ink the main
thoroughfares which suggest for patrol maintenance
under the of chapter 272 Public Laws of 1915
copy of which is enclosed The commission Of the opn
ion that the mileage be patroed should not exceed IL
miles, and that it should be continuous, at least
nected
With return of the blue print please make a written
description of roads you indicate for patrol maintenance
with statement of their mileage using sheet enclosed
marked Roads Suggested for PATROL"
Please furnish the state highway commission with
statement of the total mileage your town. clas
sed shown sheet herewith, marked statement of
Mileage and Appropriations" Please give your appropr
ations for roads and bridges exclusive of appropriations
for state aid roads, for each shown last named
sheet.
Please suggest the of the three in your
town best fitted to the town and the State pa
trolmen. The patrolmen should live the road
and the middle of the section to be patroed Each
patroman must furnish horse weighing at least
lbs four-wheeled work wagon road drag, built from
design and specifications furnished by state hghwayco
mission all small tools and devote his entire
time during the road building the work days
work will be nine hours the road from the time
leaving home in the morning until returning home at
night, but nine hours of actual work on the road
Use sheet enclosed for suggesting and please
furnish all information asked for
The highway commission cannot urge upon YOU too
emphacaly the necessity of promptly furnishing full
formation asked for in this letter. We will very much ap
precate if replies received office on or before
February 1, 1916
Please do not fold any of the blanks en-
closed Envelope is enclosed for returning papers fiat
Yours very truly
PHILIP ]. DEERING,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-21

marks, and was followed by whist, the
tables being set ready for 200. The
evening was enjoyed in this way and
at the conclusion Of tho playing fancy
cookies, crackers and ice cream were
served at the tables.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
POLICE DEPARTMENT

Transfers. Nov 2s--PAtrolmen Gottiieb g. vo-
s.,ks sath 10 els, assignment 70 bicycle dutl
discontinued Ghsriss = Wells. 5 g75th to lSn IS
Fam w Roth l6th: Enrico Gaudiosi. 2ist
ChSrles Opuel 2sth: Peter McDermoft. 18th. Jane
u q Fachlef efth. Maurice Downing 55th- To 3lst
assigned 10 Bridge duty. John hraener. 18th. JOIN
] npr 18Th: Isaac Dobscn 2Ifh. Bernard Nc
Ryrns. 2lst. Edward Courtney s'lh. William Dun
can 2T4th.
Temporary Assignment, -Lieutenants Thomas J.
Denpssy lG2d 70 Tel. Bur. designated As actin.
capfsiu Is DAYS Nov 20. To Training School. y
days Nov "a Bernard McGoTem, l0h. JOSEPH
= Thompson. SD Joseph Hon ard. lj6ih Geors
John j Murphy, It'll. Anthony Newman. 3lsi
'rhorss A. Robinson. 4td John Colgan. SD. Joff
w seAton eSih: Frederick sprsgue. ssh. MORN
Bollss 43d James q. Stephenson. ism. Charlie
n Burns. l6ist. 20 r. v. squAd duty IN on
q Borough inspector. Brooklyn and Queens io
Pairoinen stanley J. I9oudek. i7th. TO cleros
duty 10 days. Nov 20. John ". Sullivan. seth. a.
driver q patrol wagon 30 DAYS Nov. Il; Charlie
Comoln and Michael Mannion. ss,h. to Irainin.
William u Bsnisch Traffic &. 10 9Th J. D.. duy N
rsied premise. rs DAYS, Nor. %. Walter ". poid
.lSth. 10 L O. chauffeur. NOV p n Dec. 80
To Nh / D. for IS dus Nov -. duty ir
raided premises Walter J. Beilinger l-th. louu
FitSFersld. goth. Michael Morgan. -ijth. Jane
To Tel Bur. IS DAYS Nov - Alfred "
1ucker. s2d walter 7. DE Young. slst William
BrOvnsr lis'h. James i. buyRn. loom. ffriericl
}. Brcklsy, lesth. George Fsueu. is.f
Leaves Of tesrnee fsithouf paw Sergeant Jane
heasy ga. ! dsy Nov - fAiroimen Naihsl BEL
sd. l DAY. NOV 20. lohn } Gofiou. is.th DAY
NOV. % Ff-ierics " Gunrasrn itsfh. dar
Nos q James Rsugsn. 1881 ] day NoE -
lsSreaee I. ol'An.. le5th. dU. Nov -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23

in manuscript, there wss reference y
another man, who is the one, accord
ing TO Asche, tina. his wife was inter
ested in. The novelette, shows. ssU
Asche, that he ought 10 have an an
nulment of the marriage.
He denies the charge Of brutal mis-
conduct made by Mrs. Asche, and ab
leges that her action IL in furthe ranet
OF a conspiracy 70 get some OF hu
money. For this he fixes much OF INT
blame on his mother-in-law. Mrs. An.
drew O'Connor, who is receiving $oS
a month alimony from her husband, 4
sculptor, living in Washington.
Tears frequently punctuated thi
story the young wife told on the stans
yesterday. She admitted the author
ship of the novelette,, but denied thai
j. was her own life story. Il was onl1
fiction, she said, although many OF TIT
situations match those Of her life Al
Mrs. Asche. Also she acknowledged
that she knew young man known al
Hap, who figures In Justice y Sht
explained an interrogation mark aftei
the title by saying that she had mol
definitely decided on the name.
Mrs. Asche was fifteen years oli
when she married Frederick G. Ford, Of
Bushnellville, y. Y, although she thef
gave her age as eighteen. They lived
together two days. Then the marriage
was annulled. Subsequently Mrs. Ascht
studied dancing. and danced profess
sionally at Delmonico's and othei
places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23

Offices at 1865 Broadway. has requested
the Public Service Commission TO pro-
coed 70 operate the new Broadway line
as far north as possible and as soon
"a possible. Jefferson De Mont Ihomp-
son, its president, said besides the per-
manent crossover at Fourteenth Street,
which would afford operation OF the
line to that point this winter. the asso-
citation engineers had reported that a
temporary crossover could be put IN at
Twenty-ninth Street, costing between
$1,000 and $4,000.
Mr.. Thompson declared that this ex-
pense was too small TO stand in the
way. and that petitions would be sub
mitted at once 10 the commission de-
manding that operations be extended
to Twenty-ninth Street.
O'Brien Has Remedy
P. ]. O'Brien, of the striking street
car men, last night offered as solu-
tion of the subway crowds problem
some action by the Public Service Com
mission calculated TO relieve the sub
ways of the traffic thrown upon them
by the strike.
al could not be expected to discuss
Mr.. Whitney's attack upon the Board
of Estimate" he said. "but the Public
Service Commission can end the in
decent jamming of the subway any
time it wishes by demanding and in
ssting that the public have the guam
tity and quality of service by the COM
panies operating streetcars that the
commission insisted upon before the
strike"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
AID ASKED FOR GIRL-MOTHER
Left Penniless by Husbands Death
With Three Children 10 Support

For Ruth H., a young girl-mother OF
the tenements, whose needs are greater
than her strength, the Charity Organ
ization Society asks for special help.
Her husband died of pneumonia, leav-
ing three little children, under four
years, fatherless and hungry. Just
four days after his death. baby Jimmie
was born. The young widow has no
trade and no hope of penny except
what her hands can earn at sewing. For
this mother and her little family the
Charity Organization Society asks 500.
Gifts sent to the Charity Organization
Society. l05 East 22d Street, will be
promptly acknowledged.
The following gifts sent in response
TO previous appeal for another fam
ily are acknowledged with thanks: Mrs.
Sigmund Gold, Sc; Miss Mary +. Ber-
gen. 81; c. A. Richards, SO; William
B. Isham. SOS; +. p. l., 81; A. W, $40;
Mrs. b. NJ. W. s.; S. Sergeant Volck;
50: Paul Tuckerman, So; Mrs. Richard
Mortimer. SOS; Miss J. r. Auchlnloss'
IS; Charles j. Morton, 81; N. B. g., $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
WILSON THANKS PARKER

Nsr Orleans, Nov. 22.-John NJ. PAR
49,. who was the Progressive nominee
s Is, Viee-President, made public TO-
hight NIB a letter from President t. "i parl
~. srrTort during the recent cam
,s;en. The letter reads;
F' Now that the campaign is over
~ not tell YOU how my admiration
ne No. beer excited by your course Of sc-
. .,r a course marked by. prlneiPl .S
.,Ii'respect. generosity and a high
80 of public duty? ] hope that II
ri IN h. rossible for me some time TO
49,. W., (, nerson my warm feeling OF
,Smiratlon and Appreciation.
n making public the letter Mr.. Par II
-, said II was the first communicca-
1, - snv Kind. either directly or in
s iye he has had with the Presi.
S,r, since he introduced Mr.. Wilson at
' meeting Of the Southern Commercial
conrress several years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
WOMAN LEFT $2,163,296
Many Valuable Paintings Were Owned
hy Mrs. Albert Rierstadt

An inventory filed in the Surrogates'
Court yesterday places the estate OF
Mrs. Mary Z. Hicks Stewart Bierstadt,
widow of Albert Bierstadt, landscape
painter, at s2,i63, 296.
Many paintings by her husband and
other artists are included in the sched-
ule. Most of these hung in the apart
ment of Mrs. Bierstadt, at the Hotel
Plaza. They include ffty-three by Mr..
Bierstsdt, valued at s7,120; a land
scape by n. Diaz, $1,000; Mother and
Child" by Bouguereau, $500, and "The
Lion" and Mountain Goats" by Rosa
Bonheur, valued at 5000 and 500, re-
spectively.
Mrs. Bierstadt owned securities
valued at s2,107,904 Her largest hold
ings were United States Steel Corpora
ton bonds, SlS4,440; Ralston Beatty
Company certificates, S400,255, and
New York Central bonds, $4,000. Her
jewelry was appraised at s25,790, which
included a pendant, containing sixty
five diamonds. valued at $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
ASCHE'S BRIDE
WEEPS ON STAND
Denies "Justice?" Is Story
of Life-Admits Knowing
Man Called "Hap"

Mrs. Asia Asche, who, at twenty, fig
ures in the second matrimonial mis-
adventure of her life, told Justice Co
halan yesterday why she sould have a
separation decree from Herman T.
Asche, her second husband, who Is a
wealthy importer. The Asches were
married in March last. and separated
after living two months at 4l9 River
side Drive. Mrs. Asche charges her
husband with cruel treatment.
Mrs. Asche Is the young woman who
wrote the novelette, "Justice?' which
dealt cynically with the subject of mat
rimony, and which Asche insists was a
story of his wfe's own views and ex-
periences of matrimony. In this work,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23

he said, "of which number at least
5000 arc now under after care IN some
institution or in their homes. We hope
TO report in the near future that every
child left crippled by the disease is
receiving some sort c. medical treat
ment
One of our greatest problems has
been that OF obtaining means of trans
porting the little cripples TO and from
the hospitals. The four agencies or
gained TO attend to this phase of the
after care have been consolidated, and
the city has at last agreed TO provide
transportation in most cases.
The s250.000 which the Committee
on Appeal seeks TO raise is 70 be used
for the treatment. training and home
care Of these little cripples. II it is
not raised many of them will probably
have TO go unattended. Unless they
receive the proper sort of treatment
during the first two years there is little
or no hope for their ultimate recovery"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23

EXHIBITION
KENNEDY & co.
6fS FIFTH AVE.
roRTY-NINTH STREET.
WHITE SLAYER GUILTY
.n,v, siberia" E1iled in Russia for
Same Crime, Is Convicted

ana.-e N1hffihs GAAAth W NN'Ti" 'NA
Same Crime, Is Convicted
n,vd Parrish, alias "Dave Siberia
-, convicted IS 4 white SLAYER yes
...,.v BY a jury before Judge Rosal-
n. I, General Sessions. HIS seeuser
~ a. Cohen. twenty years old, who
va .;sc5 that Parrish had thrown her
ies ss ne street after robbing her. A
my later she was taken, starving, to
Bellevue. MI. A.4or,ov Smith
80 tbat Parrish had collected com
sno 5s'.-s from the Cohen girl. The de-
11..lsss,t appeared At his trial IN ragged
l.ss.n.Js.-,. and uukempt beard and hair.
s q ;s ef+v.four years old, and was
~ - Russia. Tie acquired his alias
soI"h .v;rr been exiled for a similar
iol IN Russia. -Four Of his women
en- are now In the Florence CRIT
m '.s,or Home. one Of whom, Rose
- s..yb alleges that Parrish caused her
!. -, he.o-,e d hcroin victim.
I" pSa,~-isb IS the fourth white SLAYER
=. ~ convicted as a result OF the wee wee
q - conducted by Assistant DIS
gu. A.tornev Smith last summer.