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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04
Unjversalist Women to Rally,

A rally meeting of all the women in
terested in the Cniversalist church viii
be held on Thursday afternoon OF this
week at 80 o'clock in the vestry of TIE
church. 1t is expected that it will be one
of the grandest rally events in the his
tory of the church. Every woman who
has any interest whatsoever in the
church is especially requested to be pres.
ent. All who are to be present may bring
along a sandwich or two and coffee viii
be served by the Women's Auxiliary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04
lpouaias Fairbanks in "Fiirtins with
Fate" and a Roaring Comedy at the
Strand TODAY

Fpousias Fairbanks in "FIirtins with
Fate" and Roaring Comedy at the
Strand Today
The merest hint of the story of
Flirting With Fate" the Triangle re-
lease which Is to be shown at the
Strand theatre today. stamps it as the
Ehveliest Douglas Fairbanks picture
kthus far
Fairbanks in this picture plays Augy
<Ainsworth, a young artist, who Is
&1ong on art but short on funds. He has
&fallen in love with Gladys Kingsley, a
|Eirl Of wealth ard social position, but
her guardian aunt frowns upon his
EBuit because he hasn't money. Be
*cause Roland Dabney has money, she
him to court Gladys.
4 When the propitious time arrives for
EAugy to propose to Gladys he cannot
Rmuster UP the courage. In order to get
&control of himself he is persuaded by
NGladys' friend, Phyllis, to practice pro-
Eposing on her. While he is practlcing
SGladys sees him. thinks he is faithless
and promptly accepts Dabney.
" Augy wants to commit suicide when
Ehe learns what mischief has been done;
fbut when he tries to commit suicide
Eby inhaling gas his quarter in -the-slot
kmeter runs out
NJ Also a roaring Keystone comedy in
&yHo parts. Making seven full reels in
3Al. Follow the crowd and to the Strand
Knight and see a good show.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Charles Fuller of this city is the proud
possessor of trained lizard. The reptile
came to Charles in a strange way, being
found in load of furnace wood which
was delivered at the Fuller home by Ben
Blake of Winding hill. The lizard is a
lively little fellow of fair size. measur-
ing nine inches in length, and attracted
considerable attention during the day
Tuesday at the store of George H. Willis,
where it was exhibited in the window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Next Sunday will see a number of our
~oune business men start for camp at
Pheasant Pond. West Gardiner. In the
party will be w. NJ. Simpson. +. II.
Emery, Louis Orne and Wesley II. Hyde
tyTiider B. Blake will join the party 4
hittle later and Mr.. Hyde will come home
latter the first week.-Boothbay Register
9Sept. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The Hughes and Fairbanks Club with
headquarters in the Acme theatre block
over Paine & Quinns market, is now
open. An attractive banner bearing the
words Hughes and Fairbanks Club"
was placed on the building Tuesday
and makes a very neat appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Some good work was done on the
highways in this district Saturday, it
being Good Roads day
Edwin Lane has returned to school,
after an illness Of two weeks.
Warren 3 Chase of Portland, a for
mer resident of Bowdoln was in the
place Sunday and visited the scene OF
his old home Mr.. Baker OF Sabattus
accompanied him
Many from this part OF the town
Tuesday attended Litchheld Fair.
Mrs Edith Bubier and daughter, Mrs.
Gladys Atkins, and Miss Evelyn Stew
art all Of Auburn, we're visitors recent
ly al the home of Wallace Stewart.
William Murch Of Sabsttus is visit
ing Herman Wright and family at the
West road.
Miss Jennie Tarr has returned to
her work in Sabattus. after a weeks
vacation passed at her home
Herman Wright was visitor Tues
day in Rumford Falls.
Many Of the farmers upon harvest
ing their crops complain Of the potato
rot.
Edwin Rideout of Richmond was q
Sunday visitor In the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

At a special election of Cobbossee-
contee Lodge, L. O. o. NJ, held Mon
day evening the following were elect
ed: G. r. Smith, dictator; j. w. Jones,
Jones, prelate; w. r. Kinds, trustee,
and W. u. Laney was re-appointed as
sergeant arms. The officers were in
stalled by Deputy Supreme Dictator
w. H. Rines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

1t is expected that those who attend
ed the State convention in Lewiston
as delegates from the Gardiner w. c..
T. L. will give reports at the meeting
which is to be held Wednesday after
noon with Mrs f. L. Weeks Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Arson Bacon, George Williams and
John Hutchinson motored to Litchfield
Tuesday and passed the day in attend
ance at the fair. These three gentlemen
are natives Of Litchfeld and passed a
most enjoyable afternoon in the renewal
of old friendships while In that locality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

one OF the largest crowds for many
years was the report Tuesday from
! Litch1eld Fair grounds There were
| certainly large number from this city.
who took advantage of the pleasant day
and made the trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Night Baggage Master E. T Bailey
has been transferred, from the Gardi-
ner station to Hallowell where he is
to substitute for Baggage Master
Strickland. during the latters vacation
Charles Clark will act as night bag
gagerhaster during Mr.. Bailey's alb
scence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs Cochrane is having her proper
ty on the corner of Water and Temple
streets remodeled into a three-tene-
ment house. She will also have a bun
ga!oW built on the adjoining lot on
Temple street. The work of remodel
ing the house on the corner has al
ready begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Frank Harrington was one of the first
sportsmen in this locality to bring home
a bag of the elusive partridge and wood
cock He secured three of the former
and two of the latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

! Rev. A. A. Walsh, who occupied the
pulpit Of the Free Baptist church last
! Sunday, has been given and accepted
a call to become the pastor Of the
church. The reverend gentleman comes
from Curtis Corners and has been en-
gagged in evangelistic work for the pas,
few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The class for Bible study met Mon
day evening with Miss May Littleheld,
20 present. The subject of the lesson
The Past and Present of the Children
of God" The next meeting will be on
Wednesday evening, Oct. II. with Miss
Sadie Howard with a continuation of
the same subject
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Commencing Monday. Oct 9. the
money order department at the post
Office will be open from 7 A. NJ. until
6 P. NJ On and after that date no
money orders will be executed after s
P NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

John Meader of Albion was in the
city Tuesday and in company with his
brother Daniel Meader. and his fam
lily attended Litchfeld fair, making the
trip in the formers car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The Royal Neighbors of America will
hold their regular meeting Thursday
evening, Oct. 3. All members are ear
nestly requested to be present there
is business of Importance TO come be-
fore the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The committee and all those who are
to take par: in the entertainment to be
given by the Thimble Club are request
ed to meet at 73o p. NJ, Wednesday at
Il e home of Mrs. Bertha Overlook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Victor Carey. Who has been passing
the summer at Belgrade Lakes, left
Monday for Ossining. n. Y. to take
up his duties as instructor at Mt.
Pleasant Military Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The Philadelphia & Reading barge
Tohickon with a cargo of 900 tons Of
coal for Frank 8. Wingate. arrived in
this city Tuesday afternoon in tow Of
the tug Seguin. The work Of discharg-
ing her cargo Will begin some time
-WednNedaX,~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The Samaritan Club will met at ?
O'Clock this Wednesday Afternoon at
the home of Mrs. George Wiley. All
new members are requested tot be be
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

DR. Wallace J. Collins and family,
who have been passing several days in
Gardiner. left Tuesday for their home
in Nestfeld. Mass They were accom-
panied by Miss Della Collins of this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

beginning Oct. IS Mrs. Minona Har-
vey will open a class of Piano pupils.
Make arrangements early as number
is limited. Tel. 704. Oct. eod2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

With Hillard Cook and Ben Downing
added to the football squad of Gardi =
ner High, the hopes of the boys cop
ping the game with Hallowell today
have risen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs. Frank Brann and Miss Eleanor
Kelley left Tuesday for a visit with
friends in Boston. They are to attend the
Brockton fair before returning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04
BOWDOIN
Mrs. Dennis Fourier

NORTH-Mrs Dennis Fourn!er died
Saturday at St Mays hospital Lewis
ton, after an illness Of several months,
at the age of about so years She leaves
her husband and several children and
was a woman we'll lMed by all who
knew her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs. G. f. Aver. who has been a guest
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. r. D. ST.
mons, returned Tuesday to her home in
New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs. Henry Meader who has been visit
ing her brother. Clinton c. Smell, Pine
street, left Tuesday for her home IN
[ tica, y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Lerette Of Lake
mans lane, are receiving congratula-
tons on the birth of an 3-pound infant
son, born Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Asa Boothby and family are to occupy
the Spaulding rent at Academy street.
Mr. Boothbay having moved in his house
hold goods Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The Goodwill Circle of Chelsea will
meet with Mrs. Nellie Collins Thurs
day afternoon. good attendance is
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Rev. James E. Curtis, Jr.. of North
Yarmouth arrived Tuesday for a visit
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E.
Curtis, Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

NJ. and Mrs. Arthur A. Cummings,
Mrs. Whitmore. Mrs. Wiley and Mrs
Symonds of Portland were visitors in
the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Samuel Hayes left Tuesday night for
Monticello, where for the next two
weeks he will PASS the time hunting
for big game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

William Andrews and William Bod
well motored to Litchfield Tuesday to
take in the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Cole of Waterville
were visitors in the city Tuesday calling
on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

y r Marson. who has been passing
neveral days ir Gardiner and Ncinity' ie1t
Tuesday for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Miss Marion d. Perry, who has beer
visiting relatives in Gardiner for the
past few days. returned Tuesday to
her home in Weston. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS

The Young Peoples League of the
Church of the Redeemer will meet Thurs
day evening with Mrs. A. B. Libby, River
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The South kennebec Sunday School
Association will be held at Highland
avenue NJ. E. church Tuesday, Oct II,
at 2.30 and 80 p. NJ. Dr. A. S. Phelps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs Nellie F. Osborne left Tuesday for
Salem. Mass, where she Is TO WISH
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs. Henry Shelton and daughter of
Richmond are visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Pearle Joy of Loudon Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Carroll Niles returned Tuesday to re-
sure his work at Charlestown, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04
ADJUSTMENTS
PLENTY Of Good Attractions - Two
Theatres

Tommie Levene's Comedy Co. at the
sColiseum with swell picture offering
sof everything new, and Dustin Farnum
lat the Johnson Opera house is enough
Ito satisfy the theatre going people this
week. All new bills at both theatres
to-day. Coliseum. 10, 20 and 80; opera
house. 10 and Is cents. Bob OFT IS
Ecoming soon watch for him.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Nicholas, the Christian name Of the
Gear, means victorious. George means
farmer; Albert. illustrious, Peter. q
rock: william, Z defender. and Fran.
- f1ee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Regular meeting Of Gardiner Lodge NO.
II. O. O. F., Thursday evening. There
hi be work in the first degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

T. J. Chesley of Dover, n. H. was a
visitor in the city Tuesday, called here on
business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Miss Bessie Mcdonald of the Johnson
House force OF eiui.lp.tS las zone to
Boston for 4 few weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Miss Katherine Traverse who has been
friends J., Gardiner, left TUESDAY
for New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Philip y. Goliath has returned from
Farmineton, y. H., where ne has been
visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs. Nellie J. Edgecomb was passen'
xer on the $50 train for Peabody, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The trees and shrubs which produce
some sort of rubber are said to grow
in a narrow belt around the world.
within five degrees north and south Of
thA equator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Miss Katherine NJ. ellison, harrison
lvenue, left Tuesday for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs Elizabeth Carey left Monday for
an extended visit with her daughter. Mrs.
Walter Houghton of New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Albert A. Newell has purchased the
Cappris house in Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

r. F. McAuliffe Of Burlington, VT.
was a recent visitor in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04
FROM HALLOU1ELL
TELEPHONE 24o- r

Hallowell High Football Tea m to Journey to
Gardiner Today for Game -. Trained Lizard
Attracts Attention Change in Hours of
Money Order Department at Post Office -
Hughes and Fairbanks Club Opened - Local
and Personal News Notes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Miss Nellie E. Forester was passen-
Ter Tuesday morning for Attleboro, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mr. and Mrs. George Rice of Somer-
vile, Mass, are guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Marston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The r. P. Hazard Co. is preparing
for stock taking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Many of the merchants along the
street report Tuesday as dull day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Paul Sykes of New York was the guest
Tuesday Of Elvin 4. Leighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Charles Tetreault of Revere, Mass, has
entered the employ of Charles Z. Taylor
Main avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs. Charles Williams was passen-
ger on the boat Tuesday for Boston
where she is to visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Jack Jefferson left Tuesday for Visit
With friends in Salem, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

The Art Club will meet Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Ruby Rollins, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs. Fred Weber of Randolph was
the guest Tuesday of friends in Rich
,lond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

Mrs. Til!otson and daughter Caro-
line left Tuesday for Fall River to join
Mr.. TillOtson, who is employed there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04

OF Waterville will deliver the evensng
address. s. stax
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-04
LOCAL NOTICE

n Dance at new Masonic hall. Dresden.
"wednesday evening, Oct. 4. Goldberg's
Sorchestra sept30d4t
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-13

third baseman, has signed to play
with the BeIoit Fairbanks-MOrse
team, a strong semi-pro aggregation.
He preferred this to Salt Lake, where
he had been sent by the SOX.
Jess Willard has found out that the
New York boxing commission means
business and he will do his training
Nick CuIIop, southpaw, at the left,
who was. sold to the Yankees by
Harry Sinclair for $500, pitched last
season for the Kansas City FederaIs.
at the right taking his first waIIop in
New York spangIes.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-13

in public without making any charge,
as a result of his run-in with Chair
man Wenck, who wouldn't allow Jess
to advertise training bouts with Al
Reich and then fail to carry out his
promise.
Evidently Jess believes AL might
slip over a punch or two that might
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-03-02
WEsTE RN.

William E. McNair, formerly OF
Denver, was arrested by government
officials in Salt Lake City on a charge
Of white slavery.
A solid train of fifty carloads OF
Puget sound and Alaska salmon, with
banners on the sides, departed from
Seattle for New York.
Chattanooga capitalists announce
they will build a $2,OOO,0OO open
hearth steel plant and rolling mill to
use hydro-electric power generated on
the Tennessee river.
Oscar Cook was hanged at Canon
City, Colo, Saturday morning. In his
death the state Of Colorado was legal.
ly avenged for the murders of Patrol.
man William Mcpherson and Andrew
J. Lloyd, Valverde saloonkeeper, on
the night of March 9, 1912.
Nothing but final decree of court
will dispose of the marital difficulties
that have led Lieut.. Victor Kuznik and
his wife, Amy B. Kuznik, to seek a
severance of the matrimonial bonds
All suggestions of compromise OF
the troubles between the Kuzniks
which threatened sensational dis
closure of the name of at least one
Denver society woman vanished fol
lowing conference between attorneys
for the Kuzniks.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-03-02
SYRUP Of FIGS FOR
A CH|LD'S BOWELS
It is cruel to force nauseatinQ,
harsh physic into a
sick child.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on-castor oil, calomel, cathartics.
How you hated them, how you fought
against taking them.
With our children it's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form of
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children revolt is well.found-
ed. Their tender little 'insides" are
injured by them.
II your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing, give only deli
cious California Syrup of Figs" Its
action is positive, but gentle. Millions
Of mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy; they know children
love to take it: that 1t never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach. and that teaspoonful
given today saves sick child tomor-
row.
Ask at the store for 5O.cent bottle
Of California Syrup Of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. Adv.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-03-02
FoaGs0M.

The Wilson liner Dido has been
sunk, according TO the Central News
Of London.
The British Isles Thursday were in
the grip Of the most severe snow
storm of years.
The Eritish royal commission has
advanced the price of sugar shil-
lings hundredweight.
The British government has decided
that the steamship Nauretania can
he released from hospital duty and
returned TO her owners.
The Berlin authorities have an
nOunced that the wives of foreign
diplomats In the capital may use their
own or rented automobiles for any
purpose ~hatever-shopping, calling.
pleasure driving.
Cut off and surrounded by 4 strong
force OF Villa followers who have
raised a cry of NO quarter" the de
facto government garrison at
Guerrero. Western chihuahua, sent an
urgent appeal to the Carranza com
mander at MADEIRA for assistance.
Pursuant to instructions from Wash
ington. Ambassador Page made In
quiries concerning the removal t.
men from the British converted
cruiser Laurentic Of thirty-eight Ger
mans. Austrians and Turks from the
American steamship China off Shang
hal.
The Paris Temps, discussing the
situation between the United States
and Germany. says: Neither Great
Britain nor her allies have any inter
est in seeing a war between Germany
and the United States American
sympathies are sufficient and these
have been won"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-03-02
SPORT.

The University of Wyoming basket.
ball team defeated the five of the
Colorado Agricultural College at Fort
Collins.
Young Ahearn won from George
Chip on q foul in the fifth round of
their scheduled ten-round bout in
Brooklyn. N. Y.
The London Dispatch says that Jack
Johnson. the former heavyweight
champion pusilist, has been ordered
to leave England and will sail for
South America on March 3.
Jess Willard. worlds heavyweight
champion, was examined by a physi-
clan for the New York State Athletic
Commission and pronounced in per.
feet physical condition. Fully dressed,
he tipped the scales at 272h pounds.
Club owners Of the American Asso.
citation baseball league. in session at
Columbus. Ohio. adopted playing
schedule Of 16S games for the COM
ing season. naming April IS as the
opening date. The last games of the
season will be played Oct. l.
The worlds indoor pole vault record
for board floor was broken by F. w.
Floyd, Of the Missouri Athletic Asso.
citation of st. Louis, in the annual in,
door meet Of the Kansas City Athletic
club in Convention hall at Kansas
City. according to the announcement
Of the meet. Floyd topped the bar at
IL feet Sha inches.