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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
WHITE Pine BLISTER RUST
MENACE..SERIOuS DANGER
TO OUR FIVE LEAVED PINES

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE white
pine blister rust is a fungus disease.
native to Europe. and according to
eminent authorities. it has rendered
the growing Of our native white pine in
England, Benmark, Holland and parts
of Germany impracticable. The dis
ease was imported to this country on
nursery stock Of white pine, and plan
tations made from such stock in the
states Of New York, Pennsylvania,
New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachu-
setts and Connecticut have been found
to be infected with this disease. Plan
tatiOns in other states are under sus-
picion.
Unlike the chestnut blight; the blis-
ter rust cannot spread directly from
one pine to another pine. 1t has two
hosts; one stage Of the disease lives
in the bark Of hve-leaved pines, the
other develops on the leaves Of cur
rant and gooseberry bushes, both the
wild and the domestic species. The
stage Of the disease on currants and
gooseberries can spread to other cur
rants and gooseberries, and also to
pines. There is but one stage of the
disease on the pines. and this can
spread only back to currants and
gooseberries. Therefore the disease
has a vulnerable point Of attack;
namely, the complete elimination Of
one or the other of the hosts in the
sections where the disease is found.
The pine forests, as whole, are in
finitely more valuable than the cur
rants and gooseberries; therefore, the
latter are the ones to be destroyed in
the sections where the disease has
been found. Where the disease has
been located, the safe thing to do is to
destroy all currants and goosberries
in the immediate vicinity, whether or
not they are infected. as we'll as all
pines that are infected.
The total distance that the disease
will spread in one season is not, and
probably cannot be definitely deter
mined, but one point is certain, name
ly, that it will surely spread in this
country, wherever pines and currants
or gooseberries are found in the same
vicinity. Wild currants and goose
berries are found practically all over
the country, which makes the spread
certain, unless drastic measures are
taken to prevent it. The maximum
distance that the disease will carry
from currants and gooseberries to
pines, and vice versa, has not been
definitely proved, but certainly that
distance is several hundred yards.
The disease is known to attack the
white pine (Pinus strobus), the Pacific
Coast sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana)'
and the white pine Of the porthern
Rocky Mountain region (Pinus month
cola). There are six other five-leaved
pines which are believed to be sus-
ceptible. The value Of the pines that
will certainly be attacked In the
United States is estimated by our 1or-
esters to be over $425, 100000.
Unless adequate steps are taken
against this disease at once, the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
Frank e. Smith

Frank E. Smith. native of Nor
.,acawock. but for the past few
.,nnths in charge of the so-called No
,,n stables on Charles street, dropped
..sd in the woods near East Vassal-
to,o Tuesday forenoon about 10 O'Clock
w smith went to NaSSalboro with L.
: Jealous. leaving here on the $40
,Iac,rjc He went to make arrange
,,.nts for sending two teams Of horses
into the woods there, and appeared to
70 in his usual health when he left
he CITY. talking and laughing with his
.rroyes about the stable as usual.
III Jealous noticed nothing out of the
Urinary with him, until suddenly he
I'LL to the around, and il was seen that
h. was dead Medical Examiner T.. l..
ri,b Of this city was notified but deem
a any inquest unnecessary as the
mans death was very evidently due to
heart fI!lure brought on by natural
causes The body was taken to the I'M
deraliu- rooms OF A. f. Hussey at
Fast VassaIboro, and will be sent to
his former homo in Norridgewock on
Wednesday,. Mr. Smith was a man Of
about IL yea"s uf age and is survived
ny d widow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
THE CHARITIES
TO HOLD MEETING

The annual meeting of the Asso-
Gated charities Of the city will be
aeld Wednesday evening, Jan. 26. at
Inc city council rooms. AT this time
me discussion of the need of such an
Nsdhlza'lon IN this city will be taken
Up and Miss Gladys Gaylord, who has
'1eeh serving for several months as
NE secretary, will give a report of the
Work she mas done and will tell Of ac-
'adl cohuitlonS as she has found them
N the city Of Waterville. Miss Cav
1919 is trained worker in this class
q charity and has been giving her
services to the local organization for
several months, and is in a position to
TAX lnteliigently of conditions as she
las found them in the city and of the
ted Tor the work. All former men,
eers OF the organization are especial
y asked to be present and the gen.
hdi public Is invited in order that
Ne people of the city may know re-
ta'uihg these matters of so much in
Tfsst to everyone who feels that he
VI she has the welfare of the city at
mart The information will come first
DaAu and will be well worth hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19

value Of the young second growth
white pine will be destroyed. It 10
known that the disease has killed trees
up to sixteen years Of age in this
country and up to thirty years In Eu-
rope. Trees of any age are liable to
be attacked, which means the ultimate
commercial extinction Of the i've
leaved pines. unless the rust ia sup
pressed.
However, foresters and pathologists
are generally agreed that II adequate
steps are at once taken against this
disase, the planting Of white pine need
not be discontinued. It is Of course
the most valuable timber tree In the
middle northern and north eastern
states.
Now is the time for the state and
federal governments to act. Nothing
short Of the most prompt and thor
ough measures with full cooperation
will suffice. A few thousand dollars
spent now will do more good than
hundreds of thousands after the dis
ease has secured a permanent FOOT
hold, Once 1t is thoroughly estab-
lished, no amount of money Will save
the five-leaved pines where currants
or gooseberries are associated with
them. A vigorous and continuing Ell
fort now should completely eradicate
the disease; at theeieast. it will so re-
duce its spread. as to make it's control
possible at a minimum cost. There
was time when the gypsy and brown
tail moths could have been extermi-
mated, had the proper measures been
applied. That opportunity was neg-s
lected with the result that, despite the
subsequent expenditure of millions OF
dollars, we shall probably never be rid
Of those pests. The chestnut n blight
was neglected until 1t became so wide
ly scattered that control was I'M
possible and dill of our chestnut trees
are doomed which means the loss OF
millions of dollars. This was due to
sheer neglect. Are we to lose our
pines and pine-using INDUSTRIES in the
same way?s v 49,.
rhe Federal Government will be
asked to make an appropriation OF
$50, 900 for this work this year. TINS
ia the minimum amount with which
the task of suppression can be UNDER
taken. The individual states Will also
be asked to do their share. Massa-
chusetts, alone, has requested lts
legislature for an appropriation OF
SO, 900 to meet this emergency. win
so many states already affected. the
problem is a national one, and every
one who is interested In saving the
white and other flve-leaved pines
should at once request his senator ana
representative in Washington to Sc
cure this appropriation. He should
also see that the proper authorities in
his own state are given the money
and power to cooperate to the fullest
extent with the Federal authorizes IN
the work >of suppression.
Interstate Committee for the Sup.
pression Of the Pine Blister Rust,
Joy street, Boston. ....-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
OAKLAND

acme Rebekah Lodge and Anon
NO 95, |. o. 0. F., held a joint
A.. a''atlon at Odd Fellows hall Tues
evening. The following officers
installed in the Odd Fellows: n.
N, frank L. FAIR; V. c., Charles D.
p,m sec. A. H. Lord: Treas, Fred
Az" Il. 5. n. c., 7. E. Johnson; L..
h.. w. E, N. Wing; warden, F. R.
&c. "es' Con. l.. w. Livingstone;
raS S' ) L. Warren; r. S. S., Wallace
a W., L. $. s.. Gerald Woodsum; /.
/, !. mas Wheeler; o. c.. j. w. Haynes.
L. : V. G. c. A. Stevens; L. S. ".
ss,o a' ADAMS. The following officers
w.. installed in the Rebekahs: N. c.,
"a ,as hallett V. G.. Charlotte Walton:
s.i., Maggie Johnson: Treas, Matte
soss sue'i warden. Lulu Nickerson;
s,srsor' Elva Soule; 1. G., Mildred
hi, 'rs' y. G., Lucy Sawtelle; chap
H., .ahice Stevens: r. S. N. c., Ber-
sp,s auaf''s; L. s. N. G., Edith Living
rc ~ 3 V. G., Gertrude Lord; L. s.
n "" Bertha Crowen.
lovs INSTALLING officers of the Odd Eel
we're as follows: D. D. G. master.
aa,s. toward of Waterville; D. d. G.
b H. o. Holway Of Waterville; d.
b y 3. 5. L. Berry of Waterville; D.
P Al w. J, H. Morse; D. d. G. c., j..
son -, u 2. G. guardian, T. z. john
ssss,. me ina bling officers for the Re-
were all fvom the local lodge and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
THE C0Mk10N CuRRANT FRUIT
WEEV|L AS BURBERRY PEST.
IS At WORK IN THIS STATE

is sluggish moving but little and very
slowly and filling up the trail behind
it with frass. One berry furnishes
sufficient nourishment for one weevil
with little or none to spare. All
parts of the fruit are eaten except the
outer coat of the seeds, and the berry
is left just a shell around a mass Of
fine brown frass. Where the weevil
has burrowed near the surface, the
skin often appears discolored.
There are 4 larval instars, that is
the grub sheds its skin times, each
one lasting about a week except the
last which extends over 10 days. so
that 80 or 81 days is a fair estimate of
the average length of 1arval life.
This insect does not leave the berry
in order to pupate, but the pupa is
formed in the same little cavity in
which the larva lived. The young
pupa is pure white, with transparent
legs and wings. 1t is able to move
rather freely when disturbed. The
cast larval skin usually adheres to
the tip of the abdomen. Two days be-
fore emerging, the beak and some of
the leg joints are brownish. About
"a hours before emergence, these parts
are darker brown and the tips Of the
wing covers appear dark; IL hours be-
fore the dorsal part OF the prothorax
is brownish, and the eyes are black.
The beak, head and prothorax Of
the newly emerged beetle are dark
brown, the eyes deep black, the legs
white except for brown joints and
black feet; the abdomen is practically
white, the wing covers are soft and
colorless, and the wings are not yet
folded beneath them. The legs are
at first pressed closely to the body:
The pupa lies with it's ventral
mains on it's back for several
hours. The weevil stays in it's cav
ity within the berry until the
cuticula becomes hardened and fully
colored, matter Of some "a hours.
Often the discarded pupal skin is
caught on the end of the beak which
is used in pushing off the old cuticula.
More. or less definite observations
would indicate that days might safe
ly be considered the normal time spent
as pupa.
stage as days, the period of the
larval life as 81, and the pupal instar
as 9, gives As days as the average
length of the period Of development.
The adults begin to emerge in mid
July and emergence continues for a
month or more. They feed greedily
on the berries eating off the skin and
slipping up the juices. They refuse to
eat the leaves even when there Is no
fruit available. These weevils enter
into Information shortly after they
emerge In the spring the overwin-
tering beetles will eat the leaves quite
readily, puncturing them with small
dots of holes.
Although If left to a natural spread,
these beetles might easily become
serious pest to BURBERRY culture. the
practice of burning over the barrens
probably serves to keep them under
control although it does not exterr,i-
nate them as the new burn" does not
cover the whole BURBERRY area at ope
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19

Of going to the Brooklyn Federal
building to work ON this two or three
times a week. He was always accom-
panied by deputy marshal.
The Escape
With Frank johnson, a deputy mar
shall, Lincoln visited the Federal build
ing last Saturday. He and Johnson
stopped later in a restaurant. After
ordering lunch, Lincoln said he was
going to wash his hands, and went to
the lavatory. When the prisoner did
not reappear within 10 minutes John
son began a search.
Lincoln was arrested several months
ago on charges preferred by the Brit
ish consul. 1t was stated at the Jail
that his escape had not been reported
to the United States marshal until
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19


were as follows: D. D. G. p, Eunice n.
stevens; D. d. G. marshal, Bertha H. Adj
ans; d. D. G. W., Lizzie M. Ellis; D. d.
u Sec. Edith Livingstone; D. D. G..
Ireas. Bertha Crowell; D. D. G. Chap,
CARA Oliver: d. D. G. guardian. Nellie
gallagher. Both suites of installing off,
GERS performed their parts in an exceed
ineiy creditable masper. The Rebekahs
were especially pleased with the able
way in which their officers were installed
by an entire suite from their own lodge.
After the installation supper was served
to almost 2OO
Miss Doris Crowell has gone to Auburn,
where she has accepted a position as
stenographer with the Lunn & Sweet
Shoe Co.
Miss Edge Grant is confined to her
home with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
A. 0. U. w.
INSTALLATION

me installation of the officers elect
"a "alervllle Lodge. A. 0. L. W., was
4F'o at its hall on Main street Tues
Ia' evening. Orison 0. Cross was the
installing officer and he was assisted
y Ut j. F. Hill. The following were
VAC omeefs who were installed for
wy year 1916: Master workman,
p p-a,les L. Getchell; foreman, f. H.
~Va' overseer, James Lightbody;
s''ue' James Fl. McMahon; recorder,
A.. W. hanson; receiver. Henry Hoxie;
- a. f. Armstrong: trustee for
""ee years. Charles L. Getchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
|eNATIUS LINCOLN; GERMAN :
spy AWAITING EXTRACTION,
ESCAPES FROM j. S. OFFICER AT
new YORK AND CANNOT BE E0UNl

New York, Jan. 1s.-Ignatius T.
Lincoln, former member of the
British Parliament and a self-confess-
ed German spy, and who was being
held here pending extradition to Eng
land, escaped from a United States
deputy marshal last Saturday, it was
learned today, and has not been seen
since.
Marshals Statement
James M. Power U. S. marshal in
Brooklyn, gave out a statement ex-
planning how and when Lincoln es-
capped. The statement said that the
prisoner had been at the Federal
building to confer with his counsel,
that Deputy Johnson had failed to re-
port Lincoln's disappearance, until
Monday, two days after it had occur
red and for this reason Johnson had
been suspended pending an investiga-
ton.
On behalf of Johnson it was said
that he feared to report the escape Of
Lincoln and undertook an independent
search for the man from Saturday af-
ternoon at 4 O'Clock until Monday
morning.
Nation Wide Search
The United States marshal here has
notified the secret service and a ma
ton wide search has been ordered. 1t
is thought in some quarters that Lin
coin boarded an outgoing steamer.
Lincoln, who has been in Jail in
Brooklyn since August, has been al
lowed numerous privileges, it was said,
at the Jail. The prisoner was writing
a book dealing with international es-
pionage systems and was in the habit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
INSTALLATION
or X. ?. OFFICERS

The officers, iect Of Havelock Lodge,
K Of F., "er" Installed Tuesday eve
ming at the X, of =. hall by Emery o.
Beant Of fIalluwcll. The following were
Installed + II 1916. chancellor command
Re, James l.. jackson; vice chancellor.
Francis ~ Joseph; prelate, Leveretr
0 Dow; master of work, Frank l..
Nerrck, keeper Of records and seal.
Frederick II. McAlary: master of fl
nance, Willard X. Jones: master of
eScheqner Gordon 3. Hatfield; master
al arms, George S. Edmunds: inner
guard Harry Rickford; outer guard.
" Clare Brown: trustee for three
years, Or. l.. &. Bunker. Following the
installation refreshments were served
mo social hour nejoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
UPRISING SEEKS
RESTORATION OF
MANCHu POWER
Brigade of Chinese Troops Are
Marching on Huihuachen
for the Attack

Mukden, Manchuria, Jan. 1S.-(Via
PetroSrad and London). Restoration
of the Manchu dynasty. which ruled
China before the establishment of the
republic, has been proclaimed by the
leaders of an uprising in eastern Mon
golia. A brigade of Chinese troops is
marching on Huihuachen to attack the
Mongolians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
WASHINGTON IS
NOT INFORMED

Washington, Jan. 18.-Department Of
justice officials said tonight that they
had no news as to whether Lincoln
had escaped from the United States.
He is said to have indicated several
times that he had information Of value
but he failed to make any revelations
along that line regarded as important.
The department has no cause for
action against him, officials explained,
and their chief concern is that he be
found so that he can be extradited to
England to answer to charges against
him there.
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ENGLAND'S STATEMENT
Continued from Page One)

boats. sufficiently answers this claim.
with regard to the German refusal to
submit the Baralong case and the three
cases put forward by the British govern
ment for investigation by an impartial
neutral tribunal, this action seems hard
to explain if the Germans are really SO
convinced as they say Of the guilt of the
British commander and the innocence of
the perpetrators of the three outrages
named by the British government
$50 far as Great Britain is concerned,
it is entirely untrue to state that the
British government have left untitled a
Just demand for investigation. They
have proposed it. and it is the Germans
who have rejected 1t. doubtless because
they know full well that the cases in
which they are defendants would be de-
cided against by an impartial tribunal
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LAWRENCE HIGH.
WINNERS over
OAKLAND HIGH

Oakland, Jan. 1S.-(SpecaD. - The
Lawrence High basketball team of
Fairfield won a very interesting and
fast game from the Oakland High team
at this place this evening, by the score
Of &c to IA. Lawrence High was sue
cessful in running up a big score in
the first half but Oakland checked their
speed in the second half. but not enough
to overcome the big lead. The lineup:
LAWRENCE OAKLAND
Blakney. IF ................l IT, NORM
leighton, If .............. IF, MairS
Buckston, c, Nickerson
DttiiloFtI, IL .............. II, Triton
Patterson, If .......... IF, Reynolds
Goals from floor: Blackstone 5, Leigh
ton :, Blallney l. Patterson A.. Tilton /,
Reynolds ?, Nickerson 3. From fouls:
blackstone ,, NickerSpn 2. Referee,
Blake; umpire, Branhall; timer, Cough
lin; scorer. Day; two 15-minute halves
Attendance 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
OFFICERS
OF maine auto
ASSOCIATION
Phillip ]. Deering President
Meeting of Directors at
Portland

Portland, Me-, Jan. 1S.-At a meet
tomobile Association held here today
the following officers were chosen:
President, Phillip j. Deering, Port
land; vice presidents, George T. Files,
Brunswick: Charles H. Fogg, Houlton
Robert J. Peacock, Lubec. w. A. Hen
nessey, Bangor; Forrest H. Colby, Luz
bee; DR.. E. B: Sawyer, Bangor; H. w.
Kicker, Poland; +. E. Gignoux, Cape
Elizabeth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19

The Current Events committee IF
the Waterville Woman's Club will
meet with Mrs. Orlando Kimball at
her home on Elm street, Wednesday
evening. The paper of the evening will
be by Mrs. Emma Lowering on wire
less Telephony"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19
FAIRFIELD TT.
WIN FAST CAME
FROM AuCUSTANS

Fairfield, Me-, Jan. 18.-(SpeciaD.-
Tho Augusta y. NJ. c. A. team met
their Waterloo here this evening when
they threw their forces against the
doughty town team, going down to de-
feat to the score of 81 to "a. The game
was characterized by fast, clean and
clever playing. that highly interested
and enthused the audience. The lineup:
AUGUSTA Y. NJ. C. A..
FAIRFIELD TOWN TEAM
GOODMAN, ri ................. lg, Colon
6roWn. II ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. re-, Allen
AnoInpSOn, wye
Smiley re- .................'.... If, Reed
Boardman.. If ............ IF, Alberts
Goals from floor, Thompson 4, Brown
l, Boardman 5, Goodman 9. Reed Z, AL
berts 4. Nye 2, Allen l, Colon /. From
fouls. Nye l. Referee, Footman; timer,
Miller scorer, Manning; three IS
min. periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19

There was a good attendance at the
meeting Monday evening Of the mem"
bers of the Unitarian church to stimu.
late interest in the social activities OF
the church. A number of plans were
talked over and arrangements begun
for a series of social affairs during the
winter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19

Arrangements have been made for
concert to be given in the city on
Wednesday evening. Feb. %. at which
Miss Margaret Abbott will be the solo,
list. This concert will be for. the bene-
At of the Public library and accom-
panying Miss Abbott will be an array
of local talent which will insure It
being one of the finest concerts Of the
winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19

The Domestic Science committee OF
the Waterville Woman's Club held q
very interesting meeting Monday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. e. K. At
wood on Dalton street. A demonstra-
ton was given of various kinds Of
foods and ways of cooking, and reports
from members Of the costs Of enter
tanning various numbers Of people were
heard
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THE L. HI. S. SECOND
TEAM WIN FROM
SACRED HEARTS

In a game that was humorous to
watch, although showing at different
periods promises of future stars in the
basketball armament, the L. H. s.
Second won on a close margin from
the Sacred Hearts here this evening in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19

A meeting Of the Waterville Clinical
Society was held in the city council
rooms Monday evening which was
largely attended. The paper of the eve
ming was by DIR. Hurd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19

The members Of the Unitarian Unity
Club are planning for q musical to be
held at the church parlors next Mon
day evening at 7.S0. The program will
be varied one and all persons who
attend the church will be welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19

The Daughters Of the American
Revolution are making plans for
Cabaret party to be held at the Elks
block on Friday evening, Feb. IL. 1t
is expected that this will be one Of
the finest entertainments to be held
in Waterville this winter and q large
attendance is looked forward to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-19

Seldom have ladies had such an op-
portunity to shop and select goods from
such stock as L. H. Soper Cos. at pres
ent prices. Those who do not act
promptly are quite likely to regret
their delay. Such a large ad calls for
careful consideration-Adv
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Funeral Of Mrs. Harriet HartwsIl

The funeral Of Mrs. HARRIET HART
well was held from the undertaking
rooms Of Redington g. Co. at 10
o'clock Thursday morning. Rev. Fred
NJ. Conant Of the Winslow Congrega-
tional church officiating, and the In.
tefment was at Pine Grove.