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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23
PLOT TO BLOW UP
Dam DISCOVERED
Attempt Is Made to Wreck Power
Plant OF Rock Island Southern
on Edwards River.
BLOODHOUNDS PUT on TRAIL
Dogs Picking Up Scent Trace Perpe-
traitor and Find Additional Dyn-
amite, But Miscreant Escapes.

Who placed a sack containing IA
pounds of dynamite so close to the
big dam at the Edwards river power
plant of the Rock Island Southern
system that if il had exploded ii would
have scattered portions of the concrete
construction all over Mercer county?
That is the question that officials OF
the company seek answer to and
which three bloodhounds tried to an
swer in a thorough quest While Off
Gals are reticent regarding the cir
cumstances. it is known that the dogs
picked up warm trail. and while
they were following it cam. across
TWO other sticks OF dynamit which
the miscreant is supposed L have
dropped.
The sack containing IS site
dynamite was found by boy 10
was fishing in the pond back OF the
dam, and he Immediately notified en-
ployes of the Rock Island system.
Just when the explosive was placed
in position is not known, but enough
evidence of the intention of the indi-
vidual responsible was found TO in
dictate that the explosion anticipated
by him would have eventuated had it
not been for a slight accident.
The fuse attached to the dynamite
had been lighted in the regulation
way, but in placing the fuse the would
be wreCker of the dam had coiled it in
such a way that as it burned it melted
together and automatically extinguish-
ed the fire before it reached the dyna-
mite.
Dogs Pick Up Trail.
Trainer Mark Yates took the two
dogs owned by the city of Monmouth
and another animal he is training fol
Galesburg officials, to the power PLAN
and the animals had no difficulty il
getting the lay of the land" and pick
ing up the scent. 1t is understood
that they followed the trail withou
hesitation and did such good worl
that everybody interested in the in
yestigation was satisfied that tn,
right direction had been taken. Thu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23
Governor Carlson Ill.

Governor George A. Carlson of Colo
RADIO, who was to have delivered the
address at the college commencement
Thursday morning, is confined to his
home with incipient pneumonia, a
message received at Augustana today
announced. The governors secre-
tary, Eugene G. Millikin, will take his
place on the program Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
YASSALRORO

NORTH-Mrs. George F. Wilson OF
Winthrop is visiting her parents at the
Baptist parsonage.
Our "Other Cornerstone" is again a
vacant place. the latest enterprise in
it having come to it's close last week
Our druggist, F. S. Brown. has leas-
ed the Sedgwick store on Main stree,
and will transfer his business there
from the Lightbody block N the near
future. Other business changes in GU,
village are in process of development
The entertainment at Citizens hall
last Thursday evening was grea,
success in every way: Large attend
ance good music and remarkably good
acting by the dozen Of our young peo-
pie in the drama Valley Farm" The
little inter-act by two little girls was
especially pleasing. The play was re-
peated at Grange hall, East Vassal-
boro. on Monday evening.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid will serve
Baked Bean supper in the vestry on
Thursday. March 9.
CENTER-Mrs. D. 3. Warden is a,
home again. after being i'll at her
daughters home in Waterville for
about three weeks. She is recovering
very slowly.
The preaching service at the Gen.
ter church last Sunday afternoon was
we'll attended. Pastor Klein preached
on "Sackcloth and Ashes" from Es.
Their 4:1-3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
READFIELD

Not quite as many on the sick list
here as week ago. but many are weak
from the effects of grip.
Mrs. earle Irvine was taken to Maine
General Hospital at Portland last week
but she is to return home soon.
Miss Emery from Winthrop is in
town for the week
There was large attendance at the
Grange on Saturday. Mt Vernon
Grange furnished the entertainment for
the day.
DEPOT-Miss Annie Robinson, who
underwent surgical operation at the
Augusta hospital, returned home Sat-
.urday, accompanied by George SAT-
ford, who was an over Sunday guest
at the home of Miss Robinson's moth
er. Mrs. William Thompson.
Miss Annie Whittier Gorham was a
recent guest of her sister. Mrs. Cole
man. on her way to Canton, where
she has grandmother. who is serious
~ ill. Mrs. Coleman accompanied her
to Lewiston on her way.
Word has been received from New
York that Mr.. Capen. who has a cot
Etage at Alaranacook and is we'll known
there. has had two paralytic shocks
and Is in very critical condition
Mrs. Ruth Jones was called to Sa.
battus Saturday on account of the ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
FREIGHT CONGESTION CONFERENCE
ADj0uRNS WITHOUT AGREEING
ON ANY ACTION FOR RELIEF

had been quickly and promptly han
died by the railroads through New
York and the shippers who sent them
should have appeared to say so. An
swering the charge Of lack Of sufti-
cient equipment. he said the rail-
roads for years had been suffering
from a lack Of business with freight
cars idle and locomotives laid up in
round houses and on side tracks and
pointed out that on westbound traffic
there is no congestion. Until 12O days
ago he added, there were plenty of
lighters in New York narbor.
Both Mr.. Besler and Mr.. Elliott de-
MED that the carriers want to increase
their revenues through additional stor-
age or warehouse and demurrage
charges, and declared that such charg-
IS would benefit the shippers them
selves by relieving congestion.
Mr.. Elliott said that the New Haven
in December handled about q per cent.
more freight than normal, although its
efficiency had been reduced more than
half by storms. had put in operation
more than 200 engines laid up before
the present strain began. and had Dor
rowed others and contracted for more.
"We'er all doing our utmost to cure
the difficulty" said Mr.. Elliott. What
want to urge here is that cars be
promptly unloaded and I believe such
measures will have strong curative
effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
DIVISION AMONG
FARMERS over
the LEASED CAR
OR OPEN SYSTEM
Southern New Englanders Favor
Open Cars While Those from
North Supported Leased Cars
Because of Low Rates for
Long Hauls

Boston, March "A division OF opln-
ion among farmers over the merits OF
the leased car and the open car sys-
tenn Of sending milk to the market de-
veloped at the hearing today and to-
night on the Boston & Maine Railroad
petition for an increase in freight
rates before Examiner Brown OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Massachusetts, and southern New
Hampshire dairy men generally hail
the open car system as = God send,
according to witnesses. while farmers
Of northern New Hampshire were rep
resented as favoring the leased car
system on account of the low rates for
long hauls.
Andrew L. Feiker, commissioner of
agriculture OF New Hampshire. sait,
farmers Of the northern part OF the
state felt the development of co1npeti-
ton in Canada and believed they ought
to be protected by tariff.
Wesley A. Adams of Londonderry, y.
H.. master of the State Grange Of New
Hampshire. told the commissioner that
it seemed impossible that the farmers
could stand another increase in trans
portaticn rates for milk. The general
sentiment throughout the state was
against an increase, he said.
w. D. F. Hayden of Dover. y. H.,
former president of the Granite State
Dairymen's Association. George NJ
Putnam oe Contoocook. y. H, and
Fred A. Rogers of Meriden, y. H, al
SO gave testimony in opposition to the
proposed increases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08

Washington. March AFTER two
days discussion Of freight congestion
at the eastern terminals Of trunk line
railroads and OF car shortage in the
west. the informal conference called
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion of representatives Of the carriers,
shippers and receiver Of freight ad-
journed tonight without agreeing on
action TO relieve the situation.
AS a consequence of the discussion
II is probable that many of the affect
ed roads will lay definite proposals be
fore the commission for increasing the
demurrage and storage charges al ter
minals and reducing the time allowed
receivers of freight to unload cars
without extra charge. From opinions
expressed by many shippers and
freight receivers. it is probable that
such changes vii be vigorously oppos-
ed.
Virtually all Of the many speakers
in the two days session declared that
the situation must be handled prompt
ly, and any action that may be taken
is expected in the near future. Shippers
and freight receivers in the main
blamed the carriers for the congestion
WI G. Besler of the Central Railroad
OF New Jersey and Howard Elliott OF
the New Haven made statements de-
Tending the carriers. Mr.. Besler de-
clared that thousands Of shipments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
SH0OTSHIS Wife
7 H { n HIMSELF
after DISPUTE
Chicago Man living with His
S On.i nj a W at Matamorda.
Texas, Commits Deed Follow.
ing Quarrel over Religious
Question

Chicago, March Marriage through
newspaper advertisements took an af-
termath of tragedy : hen p. G.. Ginetis
shot his wife to deaf: and then COM
mitted suicide at Matamorda. Texas.
yesterday. The news reached here to-
day.
Ludvicka Ginetis. le years old. was
married some months ago to Sebastian
Carroll BraganZai de La Cora!la, "a
Years Of age. said to be a Spanish
count. after hey father. p. G. Ginetis.
had inserted in the papers a picture
Of the daughter. together with the
statement that she wished to marry
"a good. wealthy husband OF high edu-
cation the advertisement. said Lud-
vicka. could be seen at Grace street
and Sheridan road and that she would
wear white waist and black ribbons.
Hour after hour fo- severe! evenings.
Ludvicka was at the appointed place,
enduring the ieers OF he crowd. Event :
ually De La Coralld came TO Chicago.
saw the girl. and Ludvicka became a
countess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ginetis went to live
with the son-in-law on his estate at
Mata gorGa. 1t was there that Ginetis
following q quarrel over religious
questions. shot his wife through the
heart and then sent bullet into his
own head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
WINTHROP
The Pierrot Minis trels Pro-
nounced a Decided Hit-An-
nual Roll Call of l. o. 0. F.
on Thursday Evening
DELIGHTFUL TEN-TEN PAR
TY WAS ENJOYED

large and enthusiastic audience at
tended the Pierrot Ministries given at the
Town hall Monday evening for the benefit
of St Francis church. The program was
finely rendered. songs and specialties and
Jokes being literally applauded and fire.
quently encored. Spicy local hits added
to the pleasure of the audience and dane
ing by little Miss Anna Riley was pleas.
ing feature. Mr.. Lincoln made decided
hit as interlocutor ard the ends were
finely impersonated b. Eva Boutin, Jessie
Carr. Fred Osborne. Edward Cummings,
William Loon and Bess Ryan. Miss Ber-
nadette Moreau conducted and her Port
land orchestra furnished fine music. The
costumes We're very fine and the whole
production was big success. The pro-
gram Of songs and specialties included the
following fine numbers: Mother" Miss
Ella Sanborn: Beatrice Fairfax. What
Shall | Do" Miss Jessie Carr: Pierrot
dance Anna Riley: "Outside Of That,
Why He Is All Right Mrs. Bess Ryan;
Boothblacks. Lillian Auclair, Antoinette
Drapeau. Bertha Fortier. Julia DeBlois.
fIilda Loon, Lena Auclair: when Old
Bill Bailey Plays His Yakalala." VIM.
Loon; Parisienne, Misses DuPleasy, Do
Ian. Donovan; SNAP Your Fingers and
Away You Co." Miss Eva Boutin: Inter-
prefer dance. Anna Riley; WILDLY Wobbly
Walk, Fred Osborne; French song. Miss
Lena Auclair: "Yidish Wedding. Misses
Mary Hegarty and Jessie Carr and Mrs.
Elizabeth Ryan: Toe dance, Anna Riley:
Loading Up the Mandy Lee" Edward
Cummings; finale. RED Cross Volun-
teers," solo. Miss Lena Fountaine. Nurses:
Misses Fortier. LaNalle. Currier. Bison
nette Madison. Jockies; Alice Auclair,
Exzilia Drapeau. Eva Moran. Lillian
Loon, Margaret Auclair. Chorus: Alice
Auclair. Olive Auclair. Alfred Rate. Ju-
LA Currier. Mamie Currier. Airline Bison.
Joseph Currer. Louis Currier. ,Wilfred
Currier. John Auciair. Mabel Auclair,
Harold Bradstreet Harley Maxwell. Do
lor Fountaine Jennie Deblois, Albertine
NORM.
The annual roll call of the members OF
Crystal Lodge. !. Q. o. F., will be held
at Odd Fellows hall Thursday evening
with banquet following.
Mrs. John Wriston entertained the
i!lefiteIS VI Hei SuINtIS StiiOoi CLASS at
a 1910 party Monday evening. The party
had most delightful time Mrs wris-
ton. who came to Winthrop from YER
mont, served her guests with a favorite
Vermont confection-maple wax on snow
This was new to most members of the
party and was found to be very delicious
Other refreshments were also served
About . were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
SWEDISH MOVE
FOR CONFERENCE
TOWARD PEACE

London, March 1.-Reuter's Copen-
hagen correspondent sends the follow
ing:
a dispatch to the Poiitiken from
Stockholm says it is stated in Swedish
political circles that tire Swedish gov
eminent on I'VE separate occasions
applied TO the United States to OBJ
tair Presiden. Wilson's cooperation
for concerted mediation towards peace.
president Wilson, who already at
an early stage OF the var had his Of
fer rejected, adds the dispatch. de-
clined to join the movement unless re-
qucsted by the bellgerents.
1T is stated that in Stockholm end
other neutral capitals the question is
being discussed OF forming a media
ton conference without the co-opera-
ton Of the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
EIGHTEEN PERSONS KILLED
AS RESULT OF EXPLOSION IN
JAIL BATH ROOM At FL PAS0
Match Dropped Equitable Mkt in Dsnfecng Solution Was
Cause of Killing Prsone and Guards-Most of
Those Killed w Mexicans

! burned to death. Phelps is said to be
fatally wounded.
The report that the explosion was
the result of deliberate intention on
the part Of Americans to kill Mexicans
vas not long in spreading over Juarez.
Great excitement prevailed in the
Mexican town and heavy military pa
trolls were sent out by General Gabriel
Cavira, the commandant, to suppress
disorders. Eighteen Americans, all en-
ployes Of the race track. were on board
the car at the time Of the shooting and
all fed to the brush.
Twelve Americans we're among those
burned in the explosion. H. II. Cross
of Davenport, Ia, was named in a
statement by H. c. Bagby. one OF the
men on guard during the bathing pro-
cess, as the man who was seen TO light
the match which is believed to have
caused the explosion. Cross was one OF
the first to die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08

Il Paso, Tex. March 7.-Eighteen
persons are dead today and number
Of others are not expected to live, as
the result Of the explosion which &C.
CURED yesterday in the disinfection
ha,h room Of the city Jail. More than
- prisoners were ir the bathroom
when the explosion took place and
nearly all Of them suffered serious
burns. nine dying within a short time.
Nine others who were taken to hospi-
tails died during the night.
A lighted match ignited the vapors
arising from the mixture Of gasoline.
kerosene and vinegar, in which the
prisoners. mostly Mexicans. were be-
ing bathed In conformity with sani-
tarv measures devised by city health
authorities to prevent the spread Of
disease. Sheets Of fame flashed
through the entire eest wing OF the
prison and almost Immediately the
street fronting the Jail was filled with
naked. shrieking men, enveloped in
fire.
A fire company housed in the Jail
building extinguished the flames.
The coroner's inquest and an inves-
tigation by city officials ordered for
today. had to do principally with state
ments made by guards and survivors,
who declared that the explosion was
caused by the lighting Of a match by
one Of the prisoners.
While the investigation was proceed
ing on this side Of the boundary, civil
and military authorities at Juarez. OPP
posite here, were searching for an
Unidentified Mexican who last night
boarded a street car near the Juarez
race track and shot the motorman.
Charles Phelps. after a report was
spread that 200 Mexicans had been
thrown into Jail here and deliberately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
SOUTH GARDINER

Daniel Faulkner has returned from
Lee. Mass. where ne had been en-.
ployed for the past few months
Mrs. W. Percy Hodgkins passed FIJI
day as the guest of Mrs Earnest Foye
in East Pittstor.
William a. Milroy has gone to the
Augusta General hospital for medical
treatment.
Neil Black of Wollaston. Mass. Ar
chic Black and Miss Marjorie Sanborn
of Portland were in town Monday TO
attend the funeral o. the late Mrs.
John Black.
Mrs. Edward Smith has returned
from a visit with relatives and friends
in Boston.
Mrs. Harry Jordan has returned
from Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
AUSTRALIAN AND
JAPAN CRUISERS
SEEKING RAIDER

Honolulu. March THE Australian
battle cruiser Australia and the Aus
tralian cruiser Sydney. with, probably.
the Japanese cruisers Chitose and To-
kiwa. are searching the Pacific for a
German commerce raider. according to
reports Of officers Of the British steam
er Niagara made public today.
Previous rumors to this effect were
current among the Niagara's passen-
gers when she arrived here March 2.
The raider, it was said. was sighted in
the straits Of Magellan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08

Weslesley College, is a guest of her aunt,
Mrs. Geo. Foster.
The Oakland High girls basketball
team went 10 Fairfield Tuesday night,
where they played the girls of Lawrence
High A few Of their supporters accom-
panied them.
DR.. c. H. Witcherell OF Augusta was
calling on friends Tuesday.
The time for the funeral of O. Frank
Walker has been changed from / O'Clock
to o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
There will be a special meeting Of the
Ladies' Aid Of the Free Baptist church
at the home of Mrs. IL L. Hunton
Wednesday afternoon at e O'clock 70.
work. All membcrs are requested to be
present.>
There Will be a special convoca.i ton
OF Drumnond Royal Arch Chapter No.
%. at 100 Wednesday evening in Ma
sonic hall for work in the Royal Arch
degree Franklin P. Clark, D. D., G. II.
p. is expected 20 inspect the work. A
banquet will be served at the clcss Of
the meeting.
very interesting and instructive
meeting of the Tuesday club was held
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Lizzie Aver. a large number being pres
ent in spite Of the Indictment weather.
The subject was Music and the fol
lowing program was carried out: Roll
CALL current events; A Brief History
OF Music, written by Mrs. r. W. Har-
vey Of Augusta, and read b. Mrs. Avis
Leech: paper, Beethoven. Mrs. Henri
eta Totman; Story of the Opera, FIT
delio." Mrs. Nellie Greeley; Sketch Of
Mozart. Miss Helen Smiley; Story of
the Opera, The Magic Flute" Mrs. A.
H. Oliver: paper. Wagner Mrs Mabel
Harris: story of the opera "Lohengrin''
Mrs. Lizzie Aver: Sketches of Schubert
and Schumann, Mrs. Edward Wing: The
Tales Of Hoffman. Mrs. Myrtle Pierce.
During the afternoon Mrs H. L. Hun
ton rendered several piano selections
that were much enjoyed. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. c. E. A.
Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
RICHMOND

The Richmond Five will play th'
Brunswick A. A. Thursday evening AZ
the Richmond Opera house. a preiim'
mary game has been arranged between
the Richmond End and Bowdoinnam
teams. The games will be followed os
a social dance. Music by Pomero!'
Orchestra.
Noble Maxwell was a business Wis.,
tor in Bath Tuesday.
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Carter ~
turned Monday night from Cnn'UA
with a prisoner named Walter Dsea'
whose home is in Burnham. IL y
alleged that Dyer stole SIS from
boarder at the Shepard house. Depu"
Sheriff Carter took him to Bath Iues
day morning. where he will have :
hearing before Judge Keegan. TINS -
good work by Sheriff Carter as ne n''
been in pursuit Of the man "esA'
Charles H. Wade of Perkins Is ~
Orono this week to attend the arm
ers' meeting that is held there. =.
Charles Morton, W. r. Houoie.'.
and Fred P. Carlton left Monday ~ y,
Washington, D. c., where they ~
pass the next three weeks sisn'
seeing. 1.
DR.. Harry K. Stinson Of Tosus =
the guest of his mother this "eeA.
Mrs. Amos Turner has RETURN
home. after passing a week in Ia'~
ner with her daughter.
Frank G. Howe passed the DAY LUZ
day in Bath on business. A.
f. P. Favor was a visitor in Ga'"
ner Tuesday. .d
Miss Julia c. Richards re'u LII ~,
Monday to Biddeford. where sne W.
pass the remainder Of the week :.
There has been much Sickness :,
the village this winter. but nios'
the sick ones are now improv'hs'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
LAWRENCE HIGH
WIN CAME FROM
THE BROOKS c.

Fairfield, Me, Mar. ..-(SpeciaD.-A
basketball between the Brook Athletic
Club and Lawrence High boys team
at the Opera house Tuesday evening.
when Lawrence High beat Brooks A. c.
- TO 9.
When the husky Brooks aggregation
trotted on the floor for the warming up
practice many thought that the local
boys were doomed to defeat. but when
the ball was snapped after the signal
TO play was given it was soon apparent
that Fairfield's pride was not to be
humbled. as the Lawrence boys tore aft
er the visitors with a vengeance and
brought a blush of pride 10 cheeks of
Fairfield fans. Blackstone was easily
the shining light throughout the game
and was admirably supported by clever
interference by tie backs and played
rings around his opponent Patterson
shared with Blackstone TO a consider
able extent in the honors of the game.
in fact every man On the Lawrence
team is. to be complimented for the
thorough knowledge OF the game and
consistent playing that has Won the en-
Tiab.e reputation for clean basketball
players among High schools. After the
. first half il vas too plainly visible that
the game was cinched for Lawrence and
the subs were given a chance TO dis
play their talent.
The girls game was not so interest
ing to watch as the superiority Of the
. Lawrence girs vas too evident and
nothing thrown their way that would
call for any extra effort to protect
their reputation. Miss Thorpe, howe, err,
kept up her usual style Of aggressive
ness and clever playing. The score was
Lawrence Girls II: Oakland Girls /.
Following are the lineups Of both
games:
LAWRENCE H BROOKS A c.
Blakney Waldron. Osborne. RI. ..lb, Jones
biac Observation-Disclosures. c, Lane
Danforth, j. Patterson. RIB. .......lf. Ward
Patterson, Rollins, Moreau. lb.............
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. RI, 2. Anlsden
Score-4.-22. Goals from ioor-Blakney
Pooler. Blackstone 9. Danforth 3. Patter-
son g. Jones, Smith G. Lane. Amsden =
Goals from fouls-Patterson, Smith 2
Umpire. Conlon. Scorer. Brophy. Timer,
Nye. Time two oom. periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-08
FUNSTON ORDERS
RELEASE Two
LIEU7ENANTS
Men Who Accompanied First
Lieut.. Mort Across the
Rio Grande

San Antonio. Texas. March THE re-
lease of Second Lieuts, Peyton and Wal.
dron has been ordered by Mai Gen Fred.
eric Funston and the military charges
against them for crossing the Rio Grande
had been taken prisoners by Mexicans
have been dropped. irst Lieut.. Mort,
senior officer of the expedition, will be
tried before court martial.
Four soldiers were drowned when Il
headed by the three oncers attempted
to swim the Rio Grande.