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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
GENERAL SCOTT
PLEADS ACTION
ON CENSORSHIP

Washington, Jan. "details OF plan
Tor censorship III time of war worked
out by the army general staff, are re-
vealed in the annual report of Maj. Gen.
Hugh L. Scott, chief Of staff. made pub
lie tonight. The report says it is Of vi
tai Importance that definite preparation
along this line be made before war is at
hand or I'VE may anticipate greater
confusion and dissatisfaction than Great
Britain experienced if no plans be pre-
pared and no personnel be selected for
execution thereof if the time arrives
when censorship and control of the press
become as necessary as in Europe in
1914"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
C. H. FRENCH, CIVIL
WAR VETERAN. is
DEAD AT BREWER

Brewer. Ne, Jan 2.-Charles H.
French, former Alderman and a vet
eran of the Civil War, died Saturday.
He served in the 31st Maine Regiment
at the last of the war, and was a men,
Der of Hannibal Hamlin Post, G. A. R.,
OF Bangor and of the Union Veterans
Union. He served four years in the
Board of Aldermen. He leaves a daugh-
ter and son. Mrs. Charles H Small of
Brewer and Maurice H French of
Northampton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
LID
CLAMPED DOWN
COMES REPORT

Portland. Me, Jan. The present
enforcement OF the prohibitory law has
become drastic. No liquor can be now
furnished in any form to guests at a
hotel; the individual locker system
is over at the clubs, and Saturday eve
ming those who attended anw of the
numerous social affairs drank all
to2sts in Sebago water
There still seems to be some liquor in
the hands OF the pocket peddlers or OF
taose who act as the distributors but
how they manage 70 get it in is a mys-
terry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
CONSUMPTION
Continued from Page One)

he great battle in the House of Com
mons over compulsion. The anti-con-
scriptionists claim to have 200 members
determined to Fight to the last ditch
against what they denounce as the sur
render of liberal principles, but other
threats of last ditch fighting have been
uttered during the war, notably by the
opponents of the drink restrictions and
have come to nothing. the rebelling ele-
ments conserving when the critical hour
came to sacrifice their objections to the
nations welfare. The Irish Nationalist
may be counted upon to oppose Premier
Asquth's bill, but whether they viii use
filibustering tactics, in which they have
had so much practice, as Mr.. Dillon has
threatened, is doubtful. They will be
supported by some Laborites and an I'M
certain number of Liberals. Whether
the labor party, rs party will take the
same path depends upon the result Of
the labor unions conferences which have
been called for this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
RULING ON THE
PREFERENCE FOR
BRITON OFFICERS

London. Jan. 1.-THE war Office an
nounces that hereafter commissions as
officers will lie granted only 10 men
who have completed their course as
recruits, and that preference will be
given 10 men who have served with
the e1pedit!onary force This order,
which presumably viii apply TO all
units organized under ths compulsory
system. is expected 10 make possible
more rapid training Of troops. as well
as 10 insure a satisfactory standard of
qualification for officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
E. C. PURINGTON
OF BRUNSWICK
DIED SATURDAY

Brunswick. Me-. Jan. Edward
Clarence burlington, for 20 years en-
ployed in the railway mail service,
much Of the time on the Bangor &
Boston run. died Saturday night from
pneun onia, contracted last week while
doing extra duty assisting in handling
the Christmas mail
He was born in Bath As years ago.
the son of Johr L. and Mary Ann Lar
rabee burlington. and is survived by a
wife. who was Miss Marion Luce Of
Bath; son. Clarence. and two broth
ers, John L. Purington Of this town
and Arthur X. Purington Of Bath. The
funeral will be held Monday afternoon
at $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
James Donnel!y

The death of James Donnelly oc-
CURED in the hospital here Friday
night. after a long illness. He was
born in Providence, r. l., Aug. -.
1889. He enlisted in Co. II, 9TH +. /.
Inf, Sept. e. 1862. and was discharged
at Newport News, Va. March 81. 1868.
He again enlisted in Co. K. 18th Conn.
Inf. at Hartford, Sept. %. 1864, and
was discharged at Savannah. Ga. Aug.
IS. 1865. He was admitted to the
Home from Providence. some 20 years
ago. A niece. Mrs. Eta McGucken, of
Providence, survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
MAYOR kEARNS
OF WALTHAM IS
NOT TO Be FOUND

Waltham, Mass, Jan. &-The absence
since last Thursday of Mayor Thomas
F. Kearns, who was to have taken part
tomorrow in the inaugural exercises of
his successor, Eben ]. Williams. led the
police to begin a search for him today.
Mayor Kearns was attacked with the
grip on Tuesday. and on Thursday. when
he dropped out of sight, he had high
fever. A canvass of various hospitals
has failed to disclose the presence OF
the missing man and his friends fear
that he wandered off into the woods in
a period of delirium due to his Illness
and was exposed to the severe weather
of the past few days.
Mayor Kearns has served two terms az
mayor, running on the Democratic ticket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03

IS IN new YORK
REPORTED sunk

New York. Jan. 1.-The Oil tank
steamer Communipaw, which was re-
ported TO have been sunk in the Medit-
teranesn by a submarine. arrived here
Saturday.
After leaving Alexandria the Com
munipaw sighted several submarines.
Members of the crew declared also
that they saw a steamer torpedoed by
one Of these submarines. but did not
know her name or nationality.
Capt. Nordstrom Of the Communi-
paw refused 20 make any statement
until he had reported TO the owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03

was seen. Il regards - beang su1oetsat
the statement that the vessel W1ne
down In fve minutes. ana daGaEaD IN
details upon this point, although Il II
assumed that Consul Garrsls based the
statement upon information received
from passengers.
1t is understood the LusitAnia and
the Ancona negotiations viii b allow
ed to remain In their present Status
until more definite details regartlng
the circumstances Of the sinking Of
the Persia are at hand. 4*#
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
FOUR CONSULS.
Continued from Page One)

Morgen Post today publishes report
that orders have been given to the Ger
man and Austrian troops in Serbia to
advance into Greece and attack the
French and British. A Bucharest dis
patch to the Morgen Post credits this
statement to the Outro of Sofia.
1t is said Germany has communicated
to Greece her desire to clear Grecian
territory Of the. allied forces The
German minister at Athens. the dis
patch says, told Premier Skouloudis
the best interests of Greece demanded
the removal of the French and British.
inasmuch as in the existing circum-
stances Greece would be exposed to
danger from the troops Of the Central
Powers which have been ordered to pur-
sue the Allies on Greek territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
Albert II. Goodwin

The death of Albert H. Goodwin oc-
CURED in the hospital here Sunday
forenoon He was born in Pittston,
about IS years ago. He enlisted in Co.
/. gath Me. Inf, Sept. 10. 1862, and
was discharged July l.. 1864. He also
served in the L. S. Navy, on the ship
North Carolina. He was admitted to
the Home from Cooper's Mills, May
IA. 1915. A daughter, Miss Eva Good
win, Of Augusta. survives. The fu-
neral will be held at A. M, Jan. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
Joseph Rucker Lamar

Associate Justice Joseph Rucker La
mar had the distinction of being one
of the few members of the court ap-
pointed by a President OF opposite 20
litical faith. President Taft appoint
cd him in 1910 with only two presidents
for such action. those of Justices Jack
son and Lurton.
Justice Lamar was born in Fuckers
Vile, Ebert County. Ga, oct Il. 1857
H attended the University of Georgia
and later Bethany College. where he
was graduated III 1877. He attended the
law school at Washington & Lee Uni
versitv and was admitted to the bar at
Augusta, Ca, in 1873. He lived al Au-
gusta until appointed to the supreme
court bench
Coming from distinguished Southern
stock, he was one of the few men
whose family mad previously had a
representative on the bench. The jus
tice was a cousin to Associate Justice
J.. Q. c. Lamar Of mississippi, who
served on the bench from 1888 to 1898
He was honored by his state by many
positions for which his learning and abi,-
ity as a lawyer fitted him. First he was
resentatives, and in 1882 was apoiuteA
by the Supreme court of Georgia as
one of the Commi sioncrs to prepare a
code of laws for the state. which code
was adopted by the General Assembly
in 1925. He was again honored on Jan
!, 1901. by appointment to fill an unex
PRED term as associate justice of the
Georgia Supreme court and was elected
to the same position at the ensuing cleo
ton. In 1908 he resigned to resume the
practice of law.
In the practice of the law he largely
represented railroads and other big cor
porations, and, yet. in the day of anti
rity, was so highly regarded that the
Senate without delay confirmed his nom,
ination.
Early in his service on the Supreme
court bench. he became recognized as
one of the most powerful members. His
opinions We're finished works of logic.
Applications for rehearings were rare in
cases decided.
Coming to Washington as man little
known beyond his state, his rise in pub
lie estimation as a member Of the court
led President Wilson to select him as
the principal commissioner for the United
States in the A 2 c mediation at Nj
agara Falls in 1914 between the United
States and Mexico over conditions IN the
southern republic. In this position he
acquitted himself with distinction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
jeremiah =. Clifford

Headquarters has been notified Of
the death Of jeremiah F. Clifford, u
member of this Branch. which occur
red in Charlestown. Mass, Dec Z, last
He was born in Manchester n H, "a
years ago. He enlisted in the United
States navy at Gloucester. May !,
1898, and Was discharged Sept Il,
1898. He was admitted to the Home
from Charlestown, Nov. :. 1915. A
mother in Charlestown. survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
KING PETER OF
SERBIA JOINS
= SALONIKI FORCE

London, Jan. liking Peter Of Serbia,
who reached Italy last week from Al
bania, is said by Reuters Athens GORE
spondent to have arrived u salontn on
French battleship. He was acamja-
MED by several Serbian Ministers ano
officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03

Lindhagen, of Stockholm. who arrived
at Copenhagen last week to join the
Ford peace expedition, returned to
stockholm today. Eight Norwegian
delegates have Joined the party.
The message says the members of
the party were received by the Ameri-
can minister. DR.. Maurice Egan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03

l. Scientists have figured that the earth is
thickest along an imaginary line drawn
from the top of Chimborazo. a mountain
In Ecuador, to a point on the coast of
Eumatra, where the land is fairly high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03

representative tothe Maine Legislature
in 1928. He is captain Of Co. E,
which was reorganized under his d.
rection. He is now candidate on the
Republican ticket for Senator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
MAYOR LINDHAGEN
BACK AT STOCKHOLM

London. Jan. "A Reuter- dispatch
from Copenhagen says that Mayor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03

tooftllueu from rage OneD
this morning, his condition was noted
to he critical. In the afternoon, after
recognizing his wife and two sons.
Phillip and William. he dropped off to
sleep Gradually his respira ton grew
less frequent until at $50 tonight he
gave d long sigh and was dead,
Arrangements for the funeral were
not completed tonight. but the burial
will take place at Augusta, Ga, for
many years the home of the justice.
The funeral party will leave Wash
ington for Augusta Tuesday at p. M.
Had Justice Lamar lived until tomor-
row noon he would have completed
FIVE years service on the supreme
court bench.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
JUSTICE LAMAR

CONTINUED from Page One)
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PERSIA TORPEDOED

Continued from Page One)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-25
SEEING Star, BY Day.

Although 1t is an old belief that the
stars can be seen in daylight from the
bottom Of q deep mine. well, chimney
or other shaft, the Rev. w. F. A. ELL
son maintains that 1t has no foun1a-
ton in fact. Writing in the Journal
Of the British Astronomical Aeeocia-
ton. Mr.. Ellison says that the invisi.
bility Of the stars in the daytime Is
caused by the glare Of the atmosphere
illuminated By the rays Of the sun and
that there is no reason why a chimney
or other shaft should sensibly dimin-
fish the glare. Even with a telescope
the visibility Of stars AMI planets IN
the daytime depends greatly upon their
color. Rel or yellow stars are much
more easily seen than white ones, and
the telescope must be very carefully
focused Or even a bright star will be
Invisible in the bright sky. The plan
cts Venus and Mercury. on the other
hand. can be seen better in daylight
than In the dark. but most of the plan
cts are less visible in daylight than the
stars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-25
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
SUNDAY INTERESTING

The programs of the various churches
were carried out at printed in the Satur-
day morning kennebec Journal. The at
tendance at all churches was exception
ally large
At the Free Baptist church a Christ
mas service was conducted in the morn
ing with special music. In the evening
the cantata Around the Manger" at
tracted an unusually large number and
was really exceptionally good. At the
First Baptist the young people gave 1.-THE
Radiant Light" an exercise very pref
tly carried out. At the Universalist
church the choir gave appropriate music
under the able leadership of w. I. Guild
The day was observed at Saint Josephs
church with special and attractive mu-
sic. delightfully."- rendered. At the morn
ing service of the Methodist church the
choir gave special selections and at the
evening service, a service. Of story and
song, the pastor read 1.-The Other Wise
Man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-25
MusseIs on the Sea Bed.

The mussel's natural home Is at the
bottom of the sea. never in very deep
water and yet deep enough to be near
~ always covered at any state Of the
tide. For preference it likes a bed Of
sand or smooth, fine gravel. To this
bed it attaches itself by the ligature-
like growth on the shell known as the
byssus, and thus, standing on end with
its point to the bottom Of the sea. It
forms itself in dense mass so close
~ packed together that not an inch
Of the sea floor Is visible. As new
ones come they do not extend the
ground space occupied, but range
themselves one on top of another in
layers, all firmly fixed together by a
living cord Of connection. In this po-
sition they are exposed to many dan
gers. A heavy storm may break the
mass to pieces and dispense its con-
stituents far and wide. Even IT they
escape this it is certain that bottom
layers will be crushed out Of exist
enCc,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-25
PIainsmen of kruen.ina,

The gaucho. the Argentine plains
man. sprang from the Spaniard and
Indian. He was a nomad His life
Of frugality. activity and hazard ia
vored the fi.test and fiercest. He knew
no law save that Of might. He was
independent. daring. familiar with vio-
lence and careless of life. Had he
through a Spanish parent some Moor
ish strain. lie represented in the PAM
pas his an estors who had galloped
over the pains Of Arabia. In Argen-
tina's wars Of independence. 1S10-16.
the gaucho played an important part
under General San Martin and Gen.
eral Be!grano. In the civil wars that
followed he fought under captains Of
more or less authority. and in the ty-
rant Rosas. 1S30-5o. he became the
dictator over the lives and fortunes of
the higher classes of society. Both In
Argentine and Chilean history the IT,
rant now belongs to vanished past
National Geographic Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-25
GOLDEN WEDDING OF
MR.. AND MRS. LITTLEFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Augustin Littlefield on
Saturday celebrated their Golden we'd
ding anniversary at their home at
Spears Corner, West Gardiner The
event was quietly observed at home
and during the cay host Of callers,
who gathered to pay their respects and
best wishes to the popular couple.
Many gifts, substantial tokens of
friendship were received during the
day.
Augustin Littlef1eld and Susan Greed
were married at Vinalhaven, Miss
Creed's home. For some years they re-
sided there, where Mr.. Littlefield was
employed as a granite cutter. Later
they came to West Gardiner, occupy
ing the old homestead and for many
years Mr.. Littlefield was employed as
tool sharpener at the Hallowell
Granite Co.. from which occupa ton he
retired several years ago. With Mr..
and Mrs. Littlefeld reside their only
children. Miss May Littlefield and
Thaddeus Littlefield. Their many
friends in Gardiner as we'll as their
home town join in wishing them many
more years Of happy married life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-25
ADJUSTMENTS

Mary Pickford, William Farnum, Maui
rice Costello and Ethel Grandin in
Elaborate Christmas Program at the
Strand Today
Bruce Burt civilian Farnum) and
"Slim" Naudain (Charles Whittaker)
partners on a prospecting trip, agree
to work the small sand bars along the
river in the Bitter Roots, and share
alike in profits. Bruce works con-
scientiously, but slim" shirks and
spends his time hunting big game in
the mountains. AS the pile of gold dust
grows, slim" deliberately picks a
quarrel with Bruce, with the object of
killing him and obtaining possession of
the gold. Bruce kills slim" in self
defense.
When he looks through "Slim's eff
fects, Bruce finds a letter written IL
years before by "Slims" sister, Bruce
decides to find her and give her half
his own gold dust, making her believe
it is "Slim's."
Before he has a chance to go in
search of her. Victor Sprudell Oh. A.
Barrows), of Indiana, on a shooting
trip with a guide, stumbles into his
cabin, in the midst of a terrible bliz-
card. Sprudell tells Bruce that he has
left his Chinese cook. ill, in a cabin.
Bruce volunteers to go for him. Fear
ing that he may become a victim of
the storm, Bruce tells Sprudell about
"Slims" sister and asks him to find
her and give her the gold dust if he
doesn't come back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-25
COMMUNITY TREE
TO BE GALA EVENT

Whatever your plans for Christmas. be
sure to attend the community Christmas
tree, the exercises of which are to COM
mence at o'clock sharp Monday eve
ming on the Common. Gardiner was the
nrst city in the State to adopt this Gus
tom which has proved to be such a pleas
ing feature. The young ladies have work.
ed hard this year to make the affair equal
those Of former years, for the standard
has been high. A feature will be the carol
singers. Not only will the familiar Christ
mas hymns be sung at the tree (and you
all invited to john but groups of carol
singers are to go about the city singing
before the houses of the shut-ns. There
will be three groups of singers, two going
in teams and covering the more remote
sections and the third taking the places
near the Common. The school children
and the Boy Scouts are requested to meet
at the High school building at 5.45, at
which hour the church bells Of the city
are to ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-25

officer J. w. Jones was notified Sunday
morning that the highland avenue Gram
mar school building had an inmate and
that it was probable that his services
were needed. When the officer reached
the building he saw the entrance had
been made by climbing up the fire escape
and breaking in a window. Searching
the building the man, partially under the
influence Of liquor. was found in the fur
mace room asleep. He was conveyed to
the police station and will be arraigne1
Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-25
SPECIAL Matinee TODAY.
kIark. Urban Company Opens Monday
Evenino in "Under Cover"

Evening in "Under Cover"
One of the largest, best equipped and
most capable popular priced theatrical
organization in every respect that will
visit this season is the klark-urban
Company which will play three days
engagement at the Coliseum commence
ing today. The opening play will be
the great New York success. Under
Cover" by Roi Cooper Megrue, and ran
for two years at the Cort Theatre in
New York for two years. The company
is headed as before by Miss Maisie Ce-
Gil and Harden Klark and supported
by the best company these people have
ever had, and local theatre goers are
assured Of performances, which in real
point of merit and minuteness in det-
tail are unexcelled by any company
playing at popular prices. All special
scenery, is carried by the company for
the entire repertoire and no local set
tings will be used from the opening to
the closing bill. Seats on sale at John
son Opera House, phone BONN. The
prices are rights and IS cents. Spe-
cial matinee today at o'clock sharp.
The bill is MY Lady's Carter. Vaude-
vile between acts. Order seats now,
please, and secure the best. Remember
the matinee today.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-25
For Doctor and Lawyer.

Mr.. Towne of the New York bar in
his testimony before the Thompson
committee investigating the circum.
stances surrounding the granting Of
New York subway contracts. In ex-
PLANTATION Of why he only received $10..
O00 for his services. stated that he had
neglected for some time to present his
bill and had failed to follow the motto
engraved ON the portal Of the Univer-
sity Of Bologna (Which has faculties in
medicine as we'll as law. which may
be translated as follows:
While abed the sick mans lying.
While your clients case you're trying.
That's the time to get your fee
For when tho sick man has recovered.
And the lawsuits won or smothered.
No one then will care for thee.
Docket.
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Pratt-HisIer

James Pratt of Gardiner and GLADYS
Hisler of Windsor were married Dec.
- in Lewiston by the Rev. S. A. Blais-
dell.
They were attended by Mary Cham
bers and Harry Hendricks as brides
maid and best man.
After the ceremony wedding
luncheon was served at the home of
the bridesmaid. following which the
bridal couple left town for brief
wedding journey to Portland and Bos-
ton.
Both bride and groom are residents
of Windsor and have many friends
there to wish them joy.
On their return they will reside In
Gardiner where Mr.. Pratt has employ
ment.