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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
Ward ONE HOLDS
final RALLY OF
THE CAMP AICN

Republican voters of Ward One in clos
ing their ward campaign for the munich
pal contest met Friday evening under the
most suspicious circumstances. 1t was
quietly circulated about the city that this
ward was going to have a final tally Of
it's canvass and a general review of work
accomplished. and party workers and all
interested voters have begun to acknowl-
edge that one of these meetings means
something to the general results of the
entire city election and many valuable
points and suggestions are always CLEAN
ed from these meetings, Consequently a
large body of representatives of other
wards laid plans to be in attendance The
consequence of the visiting members OF
the party resulted in many taking part
In the speaking and throwing some light
on the issues of the Campaign. No mud
Singing or personal attacks of their OPP
ponents were INDUCED by the speakers, as
there was sufficient material upon which
to base their claims as being competent
to render a satisfactory stewardship to
the people in the business affairs Of the
city.
idHh IL. ''cutildIu dCleu III d NlOSl ex-
cellent manner as chairman of the meet
ing and called upon many present for an
expression of the situation. "A large
number responded all expressing a con-
fident view of the outcome, unf1inching
faith in the present administration and
the present slate of nominees for the
next election. Among some of the speak
ers who held the attention of the gather
ing were: Mayor Blaine Viles, Council
man Anderson, Claude Townsend, City
Clerk Martin, Frank j. Ham, p. H. Fitz-
gerald. William Couverette and Chester
E. Written.
One of the speakers that interested and
held the close attention of the big gath
ering was William Couverette of Ward
Four. promising, interested young citi-
zen who has taken a deep interest in the
affairs of the city and an ardent advo-
cate of honest and efficient government
and an open enemy to deceit and mis-
management.
The gathering broke up at a late hour
and all voted and declared that the clos
ing campaign will show the result Of a
thorough canvass Of the city and vote
OF confidence in the present mayor that
will be a staggerer to Democratic pre-
tentions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
Pleasant River GRANGE.

Pleasant River Grange held it's req
ular meeting Tuesday night at Milo
with the master, r. r. Strout, in the
chair and as it was gentlemens night
all the stations were presided over by
the gentlemen. Routine work was
brief and the meeting was turned over
to the worthy lecturer, Walter A.
Hobbs. The question for discussion
was. Resolved that an incapable wife
is preferable to a lazy one. p. A.
Aiken took the affirmative. r. r. Strout
the negative and as the gentlemen
present aided in the discussion. the
matter was pretty thoroughly threshed
out. Readings were rendered by r. r
Strout. Frank Harris, Otis West and
w. A. Hobbs. f. c. Hobbs presented
a paper which had various bits Of
news, ads. stories. poetry, etc. which
go to make up an edition of a local
paper. Several charades were also
presented for the ladies to guess. AL
together 1t was pleasant evening,
Those acting as officers in the places
usually filled by ladies were: Walter
Hobbs. lecturer: E. c. Hobbs, chaplain:
Ieb. Stanchf1eld, lady assistant: Bert
west, ceres: A. f. Hobbs, pomona, and
A. V. Carey, fora. 1t. was voted that
the three acting as temporary lady
'omcers serve as committee for the
silver gray dance next Tuesday. The
next meeting will be ladies' night. II
10 up to the ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
COMPANY H BOYS
INTERE STED IN
MEXICAN REPORT

The reports Of the trouble in MeA''
were received with mingled teehns'
in the city. About everyone eSpress''
the opinion that il was about 'Ip'
that Wilson did something eS1p'
write notes ON the part of the lne'H'
bers of the militia the general ca
preston was, 1T looks good, aH'
the boys are all ready and willing
go and nothing would please tne~
more than to have a call to pack W
and start for the front. The ofncei'
who inspected Company H on lhufs
day declared it to be one Of the oes'
companies in the State and in the Ve'
best condition, and every man IN II y
ready. while it was reported Frloa'
that Captain Murray had already r.
ceived from a number of other feiio"'
in town a request that they be given
a chance to enlist If the compan!
ordered to the front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
NEW HAVEN LIFTS
BARGO FOR
FOUR DAYS ONLY

New York. March 10.-A four-day sus-
pension of all its existing embargoes ex-
cept that on soft coal was announced to-
day by the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroad Co. as a measure in
tended to afford relief to New England
industries in urgent need of material to
avoid closing their plants. The embargoes
will be lifted at midnight tonight and re-
instated at midnight Tuesday.
1t is stated that the embargo suspen-
sion is not an indication of easier con-
ditions on the New Haven but has been
arranged "in order that where extreme
conditions now prevail opportunity will
be afforded to arrange for the loading of
material at primary points to be taken
to destination as soon as tho company's
present congested circumstances will per-
nit Consignees were requested by the
road not to order loaded material of
which they are not in immediate need.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

wait few minutes until the band had
finished playing Marching Through
Georgia" In opening he said that it
was most gratifying to see SO many
men and women present. knowing as
he did that they had left their cheer
full firesides to go to City hall, and he
thanked them for SO doing. He said
that he should not talk of State or city
politics to them, but of things that
We're of interest in their lives.
After paying his compliments to
Chairman Frank J. Ham of the Re-
publican State Committee and refer
ring to a few other Republicans of like
prominence, he gave unto the audience
a prophecy that has ticket would on
next. Monday carry five of the eight
wards and that he would be elected
mayor of Augusta by $50 majority. He
then took up the City Farm and City
hall, also kennebec bridge, and passed
from there to the financial conditions
Of the past year, comparing them with
those of the years when he was may
or He also criticized the work done
by the highway department during the
year 1915 and spoke at some length
on the work done during his admins
trations.
In his closing words he condemned
the alleged corrupt practice Of pur-
chasing votes and of the use Of liquor
in the campaign.
Mr.. Newbert was followed by Mr.
Pattangall. who in opening said that
he did not know why he should speak.
as he had been citizen Of Augusta
but about six months and was not very
familiar with her politics. He enlight-
ened his hearers with some informa-
ton relative to politics in Waterville
and Bangor. and in his inimjtable
manner Of telling stories both inter-
ested and pleased all who heard him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
MANAGE IRVING
DENIES REPORT
OF COLBY COACH

A deep mystery apparently surroun"
the choice Of football coach at Coi0'
owing to the refusal of Graduate MAJ.
ager Irving to give out anything in resaf4
to the choice. If made. The Lewls'0'
Journal had a story Friday night th.'
Green of Bates had been signed by v"
by, but this was vigorously denied.
THE Lewiston Journal story is all
lie. No contract has yet been signed
was Manager Irvng's vigorous DEM
Friday night when asked concerning 'n'
report.
The New York Times of Wednesoa.
had story that Vaughn of Fordham No.
announced that he would not DO ca'
didate for the coaching position in Inc.
college the coming year and the Tims'
story adds: 1T is rumored that y
Vaughn) has received large ofef
coach Colby next September
This looks as if Colby were hunus
big fish and as If the college 10 In
market for the best there IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
VETERANS TABOO
ADDRESSES BY
PEACE TAKERS

Albany. March 10-Addresses by peace
at any price advocates before the state
Grand Army of the Republic encampment
at Utica in June are not desired by the
officials in charge of the arrangements.
An order issued today by f. 6. Long, pa
triotic instructor of the state department
Of the Grand Army of the Republic. with
the approval of Fan l.. Ladball, the de-
partment commander, said:
"These persons have no place in our
ranks. Their teachings are pernicious
ment. None of this class should be per-
mitted to deliver an address anywhere
under the auspices of the G. A. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
PORTER TRIALS
ARE MEETING ALL
EXPECTATIONS

Rockland, Me-, March 1o.-A speed ap-
proximating the contract specifications of
q, knots was made in three Of the
Standardization runs Of the torpedoboat
destroyer Porter today. but a snow squall
prevented the destroyer from trying out
the limit of her speed. 1t Is expected
that the five top-speed runs which will
complete the Standardization tests viii be
made tomorrow.
A four-hour run at 10 knots to test fuel
economy is declared to have been very
satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
SUPPER SERVED
BY TWO WOMEN'S
ORGANIZATIONS

Under the) auspices Of the Woman's
Board and the Young Woman's
League of the Congregational church
a delicious supper was served at $50
o'clock Friday in the chapel. Nearly
$50 people were seated at the tables
and all thoroughly enjoyed the supper,
the menu OF which included cold meats,
scalloped fish. potato chips, hot rolls,
cabbage salad, ice cream, cake and
coffee. After the supper the tables
we're TAKEN down and those present
passed very pleasant evening carry
ing out a program prepared by the
Mems Forum of the church. pro-
nouncing match was sharply contested
and proved to be good fun for all Mrs.
Orrin Tuell and Mrs. j. V. Lane were
the chairmen Of the committees in
charge of the supper and Ralph c..
weber was chairman of the COM
mittee in charge Of the entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
ALLIES WILL
NOT ACCEPT
DISARMAMENT
+ SUGGESTIONS
Entente Members Agree
on Reply to United
States Regarding Mo.
dus Viviendi
REPLIES TOBEIN
FRIENDLY TERMS

Washington. March 1O.-The =,
tente Allies have agreed to inform N.
United States that they cannot accs,,
the proposal in Secretary Lansing's >.
cent circular memprandum that
modVs vivendi be entered into for II.
disarmament of belliSerent -ownes
merchant ships. Conferences betwes,
and formal replies 10 the America,
suggestion are expected in the near
future. Advices to the State depar,.
ment from the embassies AT London
Paris and Rome some time ago msda
it apparent that the disarmament pIan
had met with no favor and the depart.
ment has been proceeding en- the as.
sumption that ii would he rejected
The United States does not question
the right under international law d!
merchantmen to arm for defense Dis.
armament by agreement was proposed
purely as humanitarian expedient on
account of the development Of subma.
rine warfare. Without such an agree.
ment the law stands as 1t always has
and it was in recognition Of this prn-
ciple that the United States Informed
Germany that her announced intention
of sinking armed merchant ships
without warning was inconsistent with
the assurances previously given in the
Lusitania and Arabic cases
Appreciate Motives
In their replies which il is under
stood will be couchen IN the friend
Hest terms. the Allies will express
appreciat ton of the high motives which
moved the United states government
i'm the interest of humanity to en-
deayor to remove the dangers 10 me
lives of non combatarts. hut they VIII
express the view that the proposlthf
voluntarily to surrender the right Ola
merchant ship to carry arms Tor thH
own defense would really amounl
a change in the principle nj interTs'
tional law itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
.W|NSLoW

Ittle Charlie Day is confined to the
house by illness.
The horse of Lemuel Bowden recently
had the misfortune to hurt its foot bad
~. In some manner it stepped one foot
on the other and the shoe cut into the
foot. 1t required two men to pull it Off
A veterinary was called.
whist party will be held at the club
house next Tuesday evening.
Rev. Fred Conant will speak to the
Knights of Pythias. Uniform Rank, and
Pythian Sisters. at 1890 A NJ. Sunday
at the Congregational church.
Miss Neda kinnear continues i'll and
physician is in attendance.
Mrs. Samuel Clark entertains the Lith-
gov Club next Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Frank W. Nc
kee.
Lucius G. Fox left the branch Friday
on furlough to visit relatives in South
wick.
The funeral of the late Wilson Orr was
held from the Home chapel at 8 A. M.
Friday, Rev. c. II. Temple officiating
John keefe of Boston, late Co. E. eth
U. S. Inf. and William r. Apps of Nor
risville. n. ", late Co. E, 18th n. y. Cav,
former members, have reported for read
mission.
The funeral of the late James McEal-
ly will be held from the Home chapel at
A. NJ. Saturday, Rev. FIR. Neligan off,
ciating.
Religious services at the Home chapel
Sunday morning will be held as follows
Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR Nelligan
at 9. and Protestant services by Rev. c.
H. Temple at II A. NJ. Catholic services
at 3 p. NJ. Singing by the choir in the
hospital from to Z P. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
RUSSIANS ARE
PREPARING TO
OCCUPY RIA

London, March 10.-Russla is max
ing preparations to use the recently
captured harbor Of Ria as a naval
base for the advance on Trebizond,
from which it is 35 miles distant, ac-
cording to Petrograd dispatches. Ria
is an ideal harbor for the purpose and
offers an ample shelter and anchorage.
In this way the Russians will have
the advantage Of satisfactory commu-
nication by sea, while the Turks are
handicapped by incredibly bad land
communications. The Russians now
enjoy complete mastery In the Black
eea and are keeping ceaseless watch
AZ. sAs Bosphorus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

In the window Of c. B. Murphy's drug
store is a rather novel display consist
ing, Of the prescriptions which have been
filled there since 1885. Mr.. Murphy has
been doing business in his present stand
since that time and this period of 81 years
comes near being record for local bust
ness in one place. He stated that he
knows but one man in town who can say
that he has continued in business in the
same place for SO long time, and that
is Lyman Viewer. There are good
many thousands Of the old prescriptions
and the collection is very interesting
one.
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SUBMARINE E-2
is PLACED OUT
OF COMMISSION

New York, March 10.-Acting on or
ders from Washington. officials of the
New York navy yard have placed the
submarine E-2 out of commission and
have begun to dismantle the vessels
machinery The officers and crew will
be assigned to other craft. The e.
was being used for experiments on
the Edison storage batteries. Jan. Is,
when an explosion took place. killing
four men and injuring several others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
WOODROW WILSON
IN PRIMARIES OF
MASSACHUSETTS

Boston. March 1O.-President Wilson
in a telegram today to Secretary of
State A. =. Langtry authorized the
use Of his name in the Massachusetts
Presidential primaries on April %.
The telegram was in response to one
sent yesterday by Secretary Langtry
calling attention to a recent change
in the primary law which required
candidates for the party nomination
to sanction the use Of their names.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
THE SAN ONOFRE
BEING TOWED BY
THE ASHTABULA

Halifax, y. s.. March 10.-The Brit
ish tank steamer San Onofre. which
had been adrift off Cape Race for more
than a week, has been picked up by
the steamers Ashtabula and San Greg
oriO and is being towed to this port,
according to a wireless message re-
ceived here today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Two men from Lewiston were TAKEN
into custody at the Maine Central Kan,
road station Friday afternoon chafse'
with obtaining money under false pre-
fences. They were said TO nave so''''"'
funds at the store of Proctor N ho"N
Co. for ads. in labor paper they ~e''
released on bail to appear before lna
Justice Plumstead Saturday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
PORTLAND CLUB
SECURES CATCHER
WILLIAM FISH

Manager Moran Of the Philadelphia
National League Baseball Club an
nounced here today that he had con-
ditionally released Catcher William
Fish to the Portland. Me, club of the
Eastern League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

n. ". Maxfield Of Rowe Pond, who
had been visiting his daughter, Mrs. A.
IL. Harding Of this city. at her home on
Water street for the past few days. will
leave today for his home. He is the pro-
iprietor Of the Rowe Pond Sporting
Camps.
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FRENCH AIRMEN
MAKE RAIDS ON
RAILWAY LINES

Amsterdam. Via London. March 10
Six French aeroplanes rallied the railway
lines over which the Germans have been
transporting military supplies in central
Belgium on last Monday and Tuesday.
according to advices to the TELEGRAPH
They dropped many bombs and caused
extensive damage. All returned safely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
PORTUGAL AND
GERMANY NOW
IN STATE OF WAR

- Paris, March 10, 4.5O P. M.-The
Portuguese legation announces that
state of war exists between the Por-
tuguese Republic and the German en-
pire, as from o'clock last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

A very enjoyable social was given
by Randall Baker az his home on
Swan street. There were present Is of
his friends and jolly time was passed
in dancing. playing games; music was
also enjoyed. Refreshments Of coffee
and cake were served. All present
voted Mr.. Baker an ideal host and de-
parted at a late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
BENNY KAUFF TO
JOIN THE GIANTS

New York. March 10.-Benny kauff.
the former star of the Brooklyn Fed
eral League Club. came to an agree
ment with the New York National
League today and signed a contract to
play with the Giants.
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Saturday and Sunday Concerts

Saturday and Sunday Concerts
Parade March" Nelson
Overture-The Gascogner." Suppe
Second Air Var, Thornton
Clarinet solo by Carr Pfeifer.
Spanish Suite Fete de Seville
. Tavan
Bolero: b Jota; sevillannas.
Waltzes-''Gentle Maiden Verdi
Grand Fantasia Of Songs Of Uncle Sam.
H6tmer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

Mrs. Russell Barton, senior represent
tive, and Mrs. Emma Jackson, past SEN
Tor representative Of Fort Halifax Lodge
No. .. independent Order of odd Lades
went to Lewiston Friday to attend u'
quarterly meeting Of the Government VI
Maine of that order, which was held IN
that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
HALL0WELL
JOHNSON BROS.
TAKE ALL FOUR
FROM STUDENTS

In the City League bowling contest
Friday evening the Johnson Bros. team
were fortunate in capturing all four
points from the Students. The totals
ran pretty even for both sides with no
alarming score for individuals. The
summary:
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GARDINER
SPECIAL FIVE
WIN MATCH FROM
RANDOLPH FIVE

The Special Five were victors over the
Randolph Five in the City League bowl
ing match on the Unique alleys here Fri.
day evening, taking three points STABLES
OF the Special Five was high man on the
totals Of the match with 800. The sum-
mary:
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Dorothy Roy

Dorothy. the 13-months-old daugh-
ter Of Emile Roy. died at the home of
her parents, 124 Northern avenue, Fri
day night, after short illness from
diphtheria. Funeral at P. NJ Satur-
daY.
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CHINA

LAKEs1DE-Mr. and Mrs. Ray nunt-
inston and little son Charles, who are
visiting Mrs. Huntington's mother. Mrs.
Orrie Worth, were evening guests Thurs
day Of Fred Fitzgerald and family at
Clover Ridge farm. Mr.. Huntington is
principal of Stetson High school and will
leave town Monday for that place.
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PORTUGAL NAVAL
RESERVES CALLED
TO JOIN SHIPS

Lisbon, March 5, via Parle-(Delayed
In transmission).- of1cial decree
was placarded tonight, summoning Ill
naval reserves to Join their ships I'm
mediateiy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
Seth Sherwood

The death of Seth Sherwood occurred
in the hospital here Thursday night He
was born in Fairfield. VT. SO years ago
He was carpenter by trade. He enlist.
ed in Co. *, 1st VT. Cav, Nov ., 1863
and was discharged as corporal Aug Q
1866. He was admitted to the branch
from Lowell, June Is, 1915.
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DEMOCRATS HOLD RALLY
FRIDAY NIGHT At CITY HALL
WITH MUSIC AND 0RAT0RY

Good Sized Crowd Assemblies Hear the Speakers of the
ning Hon. Elmer E. Newbert Candidate for Mayor of Au.
gusa, and Attorney General William r. Patangall-Ernes
L. Mclean Preside-Musc Furnished by Augusta
Band Which Also Gives Conc ert in Front of Hall Before
Rally
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AUGUSTA LOCALS

Frank Cole Of Sidney was a business
fvisftor in town on Friday and called on
= number Of friends during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

business visitor in town Friday and called
lon friends during the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

The city Of Redlands. CAL, maintains
q moving picture department under
the supervision Of the Chamber ~
Commerce. It ID used for "boomin9,,
the town
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FRENCH Liner
LOUISIANA SUNK
BY A SUBMARINE
All Crew Saved and Report
Says No Passengers
on Board

Paris, March 10.-(a.4o A. MA Havas
dispatch from Havre says that the
French Line steamship Louisiana sank
last night at II o'clock. All the crew
were saved. No passengers were aboard.
1t is presumed that the vessel was sunk
by the same submarine as had been OPP
Grating along the coast between Boulogne
and Havre which torpedoed the HERNIA
trice.
The Louisiana had arrived from New
Orleans, which port she left on Feb. II,
entering Newport News on Feb. II and
leaving on the following day. The YES
sci was built in 1905 at Dunkirk and was
owned by the Compagnie Generate Trans
Atlantque. She was of SOB tons gross.
She had for many years been engaged in
transatlantic passenger service mostly
to ports in the gulf of Mexico. No fur
Their details of the loss of the ship have
been given out.
The allusion in the above dispatch to a
submarine operating along the English
channel between Boulogne and Havre is
the first word that has been received
here regarding the present of a hostile
craft on that part of the French coast.
Available shipping records make no men,
ton Of vessel named Hermatrice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11
WATERv|LLE

Miss Hannah leighton and Miss Cath
crime Strout have gone to Miloriose II"
a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-11

William Black has been transferred
from the hospital to Co. C.