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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
7. THREvlCH LINCOLN,
The CONFESSED GERMAN spy,
OFFERS TO SURRENDER SELF
If Guaranteed Immunity from Prosecution Forgery charge
Will Surrender Himself to Authorities

Following two boastful communica-
tons to a morning newspaper defying the
government to recapture him, Lincoln
sent a letter today to Supt. William II.
Ofiey, head Of the local bureau Of IN
vestigation of the department Of justice.
In this letter he offered to surrender #
he was promised immunity. This was
taken to mean that he wanted pledge
from the United States government that
he would not be turned over to the Brit
ish authorities. Before his escape an or
der was issued for his extradition as a
forger, but Lincoln has always insisted
that the English government intended to
shoot him as a spy.
Group B. the organization which the
federal agents believe arranged Lincoln 8
escape and is now harboripg him, Is
body which was formed in this country
in 1872. Group B came prominently into
public notice some years ago when 1t
went to the aid of Jan Pouren. Rus
sian political exile, whose extradition
was demanded by the Russian govern
ment on the ground that he was muir
derer. Pouren had attempted to start a
revolution in the Baltic provinces of Rus
STA. Colonel Roosevelt was then in the
White House and Group B succeeded in
securing an order from him for Pouren's
release.
Secret service men said today that they
had learned that several members OF
Group B had visited Lincoln when he
was confined in Raymond street Jail in
Brooklyn. 1t was also recalled that the
fugitive was in the company of some of
the group at the time of his arrest.
Stories that Lincoln had been associat-
ed with Paul Koenig, chief detective for
the Hamburg american Line, and others
who have been indicted for their alleged
parts in German conspiracies in this
country, are denied by secret service off,
Gals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
WINTHROP

Misses Alfalfa Gale and Leah Hoxie
entertained at a most delightful party
Thursday evening at the Bluebird.
Seven tables enjoyed progressive
whist. Ice cream and cake were
served. The guests included Mr.. and
Mrs. Ora Maxim, Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Stockford, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Har-
riman, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morton, Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene York, Mr.. and Mrs:
Alfred Drapeau, Misses Grace How
ard. Merrill Rollins, Gertrude Long,
fellow and Susan Benson. Messrs. Her
bert Bell, VIM. Fortier, Pretzman
Gale, Carl Bates. Earle Towle, Carol
Perry and Augustus Snow.
The Campfire Girls entertainment
to have been held Thursday evening
was postponed on account Of the
storm.
Miss Mary Hegarty gave delight
full Auction party Thursday evening
at her home on High street. Her
guests were: Mrs. C. W. Taggart, Mrs.
H. w. Stevens, Mrs. G. F. Wilson.
Mrs. H. s. woodman, Mrs, w. B. San
born, Mrs. L. r. Carleton. Mrs. e. H.
Penniman, Mrs. r. W. Thomas, Mrs.
J. C. Houseworth, Mrs. E. p. Sturte-
want and Mrs. Helen Kimball. Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

sent out by those interested to over
335 Boards Of Trade and to the CT Ca
madam clubs in the Dominion. AL
ready many Of these have offered their
cooperation and stated that when the
measure came before the Canadian
Legislature they would send represen-
tatives to Ottawa to show that they
approved Of tho undertaking. Every
church Of the Dominion. no matter
what the creed. is favoring the move
ment.
The wording Of the appeal which has
been made through the mails, IL as fol-
lows:
This appeal is made from the econom-
II standpoint on patriotic grounds and
should meet with the unanimous approv-
al Of the whole business community, We
desire that you should secure the pas
sage OF a resolution Of your board an
proving Of the measure and send a COPY
Of the same to the leader OF the govern
ment and the leader Of the opposition
and to your member in Parliament. Also
send VI q copy Of the same. In addition
to the passage OF the resolution, kindly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
National Security League !
Hears Continued Attacks
on Wilson Administration
George L. Meyer Henry A. Wise Wood and Hampton
Moore Assai Preparedness Advocated by Gov'
eminent al Washington

Washington, Jan. 21.-Attacks upon
and Cefense of the administrations
preparedness policy again today
marked the sessions Of the National
Security League. George L. Won Mey-
er, secretary Of the navy during the
Roosevelt and Taft administrator
Henry A. Wise Wood, who recently re-
signed from the naval advisory board,
and Rep. J. Hampton Moore, presi-
dent Of the Atlantic Deeper Water
ways Association, led in the days pro-
gram Of addresses. At tonight's seq
sion, the program included addresses
by Chairman Chamberlain, Of the
Senate military committee. and Sena =
tor Phelan of California, whose sub
ject was THE Pacific PERIL"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
CORFU GERMAN
SUBMARINE BASE
CAUSE OF SEIZURE

London, Jan. H.-Seizure by the French
of the Greek island of Corfu Is now
known to have been due chiefly to the
location there of an Austro-German7s sub
marine base. A second base has been
located in the narrow channel between
Corfu and the Albanian coast. Most OF
the submarine raids in the eastern Med
iterranean have been directed from these
two bases by a fleet embracing German
as we'll as Austrian craft.
Submarine activities of the Germans IN
the North sea have largely abated, ow-
ing to international complications and the
relentless warfare of British destroyers.
German submarines have been diverted
to the Mediterranean to such an extent
that, according to the best information.
only two small underwater craft OF the
Germans remain in the North sea.
Cooperation of German submarines
with Austrian craft in operations against
Italian shipping is regarded here as OF
political significance. it having been stat
ed on good authority that Italy would
declare war against Germany if it should
be established that German submarines
had contributed to the loss of Italian
ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
NEGRO McREA May
TESTIFY AGAINST
JOSEPH JACKSON

Portland, Me-, Jan. H.-That there is a
ed for the murder of Waterman William
E. ST. John on the evening of Sept. n.
will be witness against Joseph jack
son, now being tried before Judge Con-
molly in the superior court for the same
crime, was apparent from the trend of
the States case as presented to the jury
this morning. After several of the States
witnesses had been examined. bringing
out the story of the action of the two
negroes before and after the commission
of the crime, County Attorney Berman
paved the way for the telling of the story
of the murder itself by announcing that
ne was ready to argue for the admission
of the confession of McRea, in which it
is alleged jackson is implicated as the
real murderer Of the aged Waterman and
of subsequent statements made by Nc
Rea before witnesses in the county jail
In which the facts contained in the con-
fession were recited orally and Which
statement he State claims was not denied
by Jackson at that time.
While County Attorney Berman refused
to admit that McRea will be States
witness before the prosecution is closed,
it Is believed by those who have follow
ed the case that the outcome of the coun-
sells arguments, which will be heard lat
er today, will determine this important
point. Attorney Wilbur c. Whelden of
counsel for the defence was not pre-
pared to argue on the points of law in
volved and court suspended until 8 this
afternoon, when arguments will be heard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Marguerite Cowing of Togus, who is
Miss Hegarty's guest, was the guest
Of honor. After a pleasant hour at
cards, the party was invited to the
dining room,r which was beautifully
decorated and served with an elabo-
rate and dainty lunch. An enjoyable
evening was passed.
A picnic supper was served Thurs
day evening at the Methodist vestry.
followed by a social, which was we'll
attended, all passing a most enjoyable
evening.
Mrs. Mary Emery Of Boston is the
guest of her aunt, Miss Annie Emery.
Towle Bros. are building a good
sized ice house near their cider mill
and have torn out the hopper and are
preparing, it is reported, for cold
storage plant
Jason Faulkinham and E. Boothby
are cutting lumber for Fred knight
and J. P. Whitney's teams are hauling
the logs to Cummings mill in Man.
chester.
Neil Stanley of Brooks hardware
Co. of Augusta is still confined to the
house with the grip.
Miss Verna Jones of Augusta was
home last week, suffering with a cold
but was able to return to vickery &
Hills Monday.
Miss Mira Taylor substituted sew
eral days this week in the Primary
school during the illness Of Miss
Marion Sleeper.
The ladies of Winthrop Grange have
been making some handsome new re-
galias to be used Saturday, Jan. %. at
the election of officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
INDICATIONS THAT THE SALE
0FuQu0R IN CANADA WILL Be
PROHIBITED IN SIX MONTHS

Montreal. Jan. 21.-It looks very ev-
ident Mt the present time that the. Do
minion Of Canada in the very near
future will embrace prohibition. Thou
sands upon thousands of dollars are
being spent by prohibitionists through
out Canada in promoting the campaign
against the drink evil on the basis Of
economy and are placing the matter
before the present legislature with fg-
ures showing that $150. 100000 year
can be saved to the country and its
citizens II q law prohibiting the sale
of liquor 10 framed.
A resolution calling for the prohibi-
ton Of liquor in Canada for the dura-
ton of the war and a reconstructive
period OF three years thereafter. I'M
til repealed by a vote Of the people,
was passed today at q meeting Of the
members Of the Dominion Alliance ex-
ecutive. the Senate and Commons and
the Ottawa committee recently organ
lied to further the federal prohibition
movement.
The campaign IL growing by leaps
and bounds 1aily. Letters have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
Lucy Taylor Wilson

Lucy Taylor Wilson, daughter u
John A. and Lucy Esther Bracket
Taylor, born in Old Mystic. Ct, died
in Waterville, Me-, Jan. q. OF a bright
retentive mind and studious habits
she made the best use OF the opport1'
mites afforded by the village school,
afterwards passing some time at Nj
Holyoke Seminary, now Mt HolyGk
College. She was an exceptionally sue
cessful school teacher in Connectica
and Rhode Island for a number q
years. In 1876 she was married to ReI
Joseph Kennard Wilson, and had prov
ed most efficient helpmeet to him d
ms various pastorates in Nyack, y
H. New London, CT, Taunton AMI
MeIrose, Mass, and Portland, Me.
or large and generous sympaths
she mad been for many years actiysl
Identified with home and foreign mls
sion work, both as a memoe.. Of The
board of directors and in active fei
secretarlal service. Fer several years
sile was the State secretary for Man
OF the American Baptist Foreign MIS-
SION Society, and in that capacity wal
conspicuously efficient.
When DR.. Wilson entered upon th
editorship of lions Advocate Jan /
1905, she became his assistant, ats'
wards his associate editor, havihs
charge of the Family at Home" de-
partment. and also Of a department
originated by herself under the strs
ing title Of And the Women Also
rms department has. been pronounce
py competent critics to be the 'fa
presentation of missionary interest;
as AFFECTING Baptist women that IS
made by the Baptist papers Of ~
country.
hlSht years ago Mrs. Wilson was ID
strumenta1 in organizing the various
"omen's missionary bodies of the STATE
INTO one body, known as the Womsns
Baptist Missionary Federation, q
"hlch she had been president unta
iast rail-, when she resigned on account
OF Ill health. Whereupon the Federst'S.
PAID her the distinguished honor q
electlng her honorary president
IL Is safe to say that few womo
nave been better loved or more hief
~ esteemed among Baptist won'e
than Mrs. Wilson. and few raw
wrought more effectively in Maine 10
the denominational welfare and for tb
general interests Of the Kingdom tha'
she.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by her hui
oand and three children. Harrie. r
wife OF Howard S. Palmer Of Ne
Raven. CT, auditor of disbursement
OF the N. Y, N. H. & H. R. r., Eass'
r.. OF New York City, and Wintnf~
r., OF Portland: also by her fathsa
John A. Taylor Of Old Mystic, ~
now nearly 81 years OF age. and oa'
sister, Mrs. F. Edgar Crumb OF Pro''
dence, r. l..
The funeral services will be nv'
the residence. SO College avenue ~
day at 8 p. M, conducted by Rev. y.
ing B. Mower, D. D., an intims
friend Of the family. assisted BY ~
Arthur s. Phelps. D. D.. Of the f's
Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
THE OKLAHOMA
AT BOSTON FOR
BOILER REPAIRS

Boston, Jan. 21.-The new s,rar.
oreadnousht Oklahoma was undergo
ing repairs here today. as a result Of
her recent government trial run in
which number Of the boiler tubes
were weakened by the heat. These re-
pairs 1t is understood, are confined to
replacement Of the tubes. New tubes
are being installed from a reserve
supply carried on the battleship, and
most OF the work is being done by
members Of the trial crew, The trial
,es,s, which were interrupted after a
.I-hours run at 10 knots, by the need
1or repairs. will be continued on the
o.aclai naval course at Rockland, Me-.
anV the new parts have been tried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Friday furnished some of the Auss
weather for over a week and the n.
suit was a large number of people |,
from outside. The roads are in sp.u
did condition and the farmers an
bringing quantities of produce to th
markets now. The price is very hN
and with the good roads and the gce
weather the farmers are reaping ta
harvest. In the city there is conaa
cradle building going on and the c,'
penters took full advantage Of it M.
day and made fine progress on out
side work. More people were on tn
street than had been for a week, and
everyone was much pleased over The
change in the weather with the pos
sible exception Of the ice dealers The
automobiling Is very good and large
number of cars were out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
THE TOTAL GAIN
OF THE TEUTONS
is SUMMED UP

London. Jan. 21.-An Amsterdam des.
patch to the Central News saws that
the total booty Of the Teutonic alias
during seventeen months of war is
summed up in Vienna as follows:
Nearly 100000 prisoners, 10000
guns. 100000 machine guns, while 40
600 square kilometres Of enemy terri.
tory has been occupied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
TWELVE MILLION
BUSHELS WHEAT
YET UNMARK:ETED

Portland, Ore. Jan. 21.-Figures
compiled by grain exporters show that
approximately 100000 bushels or
1913 wheat remain in the Pacific
northwest unmarketed. due to the
pract'cal impossibility Of getting
steamers or sailing vessels to carry
~ 70 foreign markets. About 20 ves-
seis would be required to mova tha
wheat still on hand. Only sufficient
tonnage is under charter to move .
100000 bushels. o
AS a measure Of partial relief large
amounts OF wheat are being sent bv
rail to New York. W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
Grip Prevalent

The grip is spreading rapidly
through the city and 1t is hardy
man or woman who has not been
touched by the germs. Many Of the
clerks along the street are out Of the
stores because Of it and all over the
city there are vacancies in the ranks
Of the. workers, for the same reason
No deaths have been reported and
there has been as yet none Of serious
illness as a result Of it, but the vic.
tim passes a few very uncomfortable
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
SEWALL SHIPYARD LEASED
TO THE TEXAS COMPANY, Who
WILL BEGIN OPERATIONS SOON
Generally Understood That Two Tank Steamers
Will Be Built as Soon as Material Arrives

stated for what purpose it will be
used. Two representatives of the Tex
as Co. were here today. but would give
out no information. It was generally
understood, however. that two tank
steamers will be built as soon as ma
terial is received, which will be in
about Ave months.
The machine shop will be put in
order in the meantime, and additional
equipment will be installed. At least
500 men will be given employment, it
is said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
SMALL STOCKS
OF POTATOES IN
GROWERS HANDS

Washington, Jan. N.-Unusually small
stocks of potatoes remained in the HANDS
of growers in the producing states JAM i.
comnared with unusually large stocks a
year ago. Figures made puoiic tohlsn'
by the agricultural department snow JAN
l stocks in 10 Northern states, winch pro-
duced 6S per cent. of the crop OF loo54o'ooo
bushels. So per cent. smaller than last
wear and IS per cent. smaller than TWO
years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

A Boston paper of Thursday has
very good photo Of Rev. E. f. Atkh
son Of Cambridge, Mass, who has be-.
indicted there in the election fran,
cases involving Harvard students Y,
Atkinson Is shown watching the tn,
of one of the other men who were n
dicted at the same time with him ,
the same cases. Mr.. Atkinson M
come to be well known here throur,
his work as the supply at the 4
Marks Mission while waiting for IA,
coming of a regular rector, and he h,
made many friends who will refuse i,
believe that he was guilty of any Grim
inal intent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Bath, Me-, Jan. 21.-The shipyards
Of Arthur Sewall & Co. at the North
End. which have been idle 10 years,
have been leased to the Texas Co. for
term Of five years. according to an
nouncement made today by William
d. sewall, principal owner Of the COM
pany.
1t is expected that the work of put
ting the plant in condition will begin
within four weeks. but it was not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

The wassitts basketball team de-
footed the Y. M. C. A. team from Au-
gusta in Auburn hall tonight by the
Score of 80 to 20. The features OF the
ga me were the shots made by Skinner
and solomon, and the general playing
~ prown. It was duel between
Brown and Skinner ana Skinner Ia.
but one basket advantage. Inc scoio
.ec,rrS Y. M. c. A.
Do.,, 80 .. lib, Stilphen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

manufacturer OF snip turbines.
Congress should follow the advice OF
the general board and adopt its pro-
gram without delay"
George Won L. Meyer, former secre-
tary of the navy, declared 1.-The funda-
mental defect Of the navy department
is that 1t has no brain, no competent
military organization charged with the
preparation of the fleets for war. and
with their conduct in war, and In con-
sequence the navy is being built and
administered on a peace basis and Is
not being efficiently prepared FOR war
service"
He urged the fertilization Of the
Panama canal and the additional pro-
lection Of it by the navy. a definite
naval building program. abolition OF
useless navy yards, necessary increase
of personnel, with the increase OF ton
mage, establishment of national
council Of defense. prompt organiza-
ton Of a naval reserve OF over 25,O0O
men, and creation Of a navy general
staff.
p. n. w. Ross
p. H. w. Ross, president of the Ma
tional Marine League. advocated IAN
American merchant marine owned by
Americans, manned by Americans and at
the beck and call Of our government
He said that It would solve more than
half our defence problems. 'just. as Lord
Inchcape has shown that Britain's mer-
chant marine has been not only second
line Of defence, but actually an integral
part Of her first line Of naval defence"
Henry Woodhouse of the Aero Club Of
America declared that by spendinEeSE.-
100000 the United States could be made
fifth in aeronautic equipment and still
would be ranked by Great Britain,
France, Germany and Russia. The back
bone of an aerial reserve could be Great
ed, he said, for 100000 by increasing
the army and navy equipment and equip
ping the National Guard.
Miss eoardman's Plea
Miss Mabel Boardman of the executive
committee Of the American Red Cross
made a plea for support in the organiza-
TONS part of national preparedness
readiness to care for those who suffer in
defence of their country.
Among the administrations defenders
was Rear Admiral Colby NJ. Chester. re-
tired, who reminded the league that I'M
der the Constitution the President alone
was vested with authority to recommend
to Congress naval and military improve
ments.
IF you don't like the way the Presi-
dent handles this problem" he said. you
have the recourse Of turning him out OF
office: but so long as he is in Office We
should remember that he represents the
entire nation and should support him in
the recommendations he makes along
this line
A resolution voicing the leagues sup
port Of the President was introduced by
Admiral Chester. but was not acted on.
Committee for Suggestions
For the formulation Of definite sugges-
tons to Congress a committee headed by
Luke e. Wright, former secretary of
war, was appointed. with Robert Bacon,
former secretary Of state, as vice chair
man.
Members of the committee had freely
expressed their advocacy Of some sort o.
universal military training, and the, in
clusion Of that suggestion was forecast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
GOVERNOR WHITMAN REMOVES
Superintendent OF PRISONS
JOHN B, RILEY FROM OFFICE
Riley Issues Cauc Statement the Governors Charges Car
ing for Prsoners-Owen L. Temporarily in Charge

Albany, n. y, Jan. 21.-John B. Ri
ley, state superintendent Of prisons,
was removed from Office today by Gov
ernor Whitman, who in a lengthy opin-
ion sustained the charges of miscon-
duct 4 ONCE prepared by himself o."
The sgovsrn9Ea said that Riley's per-
mansns SUCCESSOR would be named next
week @snd in the meantime Owen L..
Potter, who is attached to the exec'I-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

tive chamber with the title of execu-
tive legal assistant, will be temporar-
lily in charge of the prison department.
Immediately after the order of le-
moval was served on Riley. the depos-
ed superintendent issued a statement m
which he said that Governor Whitman
had catered to maudlin sentimentalists
rather than the public interest or the
welfare of the prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
c, A. LOSES BY SO TO 20 to-
FAST WASSITTS team Of AUBURN

Stetson. II ............... Ri c.,
Soutar, c -. c, Thompson, BoaraA
Solomon, 70 ............. If, Good,ss
Skinner, ID ............... ri, Bros
Wassitts 80; Y. M. c. A. 90 r.,
from floor, Beals S. Stetson 2 Sow
3, Skinner S. Solomon 4, Brow
Goodman 2; Thompson, smn.s
Boardman. Goals from fouls, sk,..
Thompson 2. Referee. Talbot. Tim.s
Talcott and Ivory. 2O-minute hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
BOWLING
THE DORMITORY
FIVE TAKE GAME
FROM BANKERS

The Dormitory aggregation put up
a good exhibition of bowling Friday
evening on the 'Y" alleys, when they
met and defeated the celebrated
Bankers five, taking three of the four
points. Goodman and Casey divided
honors for the Doms, while Cross lead
the financiers. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Herbert L. Goodwin of Fairfield AMI
Florence L. Bell of Clinton were nt
ed in marriage by Rex. John Frar1N,
Thurston at his shome on upper MAJ,
street Wednesday evening, Jan, 4
The couple will live In Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
MISCELLANEOUS
TAKE ALL FOUR
FROM KING BIRDS

The Miscellaneous bowlers took every
thing in sight In the match with the
King Birds at the "Y" alleys Friday eve
ming. Blake was easily the high man of
the match, passing better than 100 gait
with total of BIG. Ladd bowled we'll for
the birds. The summary: