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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25
OPERA HOUSE
Today and Saturday, Mary Piekford in
"HuIda Of HoIland"; 1.-THE Mysteries
Of Myra"; Cartoon Comedies, and
Others

"Hulda from Holland by Edith Bar
nard Delano, is the Paramount picture at
the Opera house today and Saturday.
Some of the richest comedy which Miss
Pickford has ever displayed upon the
screen is that which takes place with her
little brothers, Heinie, Hans and little
Yacob. In her distress, Miss Pickford is
as Irresistible as ever, but in her funny
Dutch way she develops a philosophical
attitude toward the harsh things of the
world which robs the scenes of all their
bitterness.
Even in New York, after Hulda has lost
her Uncle Peter and Is forced to rely
upon her own resources, she never loses
her sense Of humor and her love for mu-
sic When she dances for the Italian or
gan grinder she forgets her anxiety and
bids defiance to bad luck with the clatter
Of her wooden shoes.
The current episode Of ''The Mysteries
of Myra," featuring Howard Estabrook
and Jean Sothern. This is one Of the
most interesting photoplays ever shown.
Also the cartoon comedy. with 'Krazy
Kat" and others.
All next week the Champlin Comedy Co.
Seats now selling. See other ad.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25
THE COURT FINDS
B,E,B|THER GUILTY
IN A LIQUOR CASE
Following S seizure Thursday
Forenoon at His Store-Usual
Sentence Is Imposed and Case
Is Appealed to September
Term of the Superior Court

On a warrant sworn out by County
Attorney William H. Fisher, the drug
store Of B. E. Bither, corner of Water
and Bridge streets, was searched for
intoxicating liquors shortly before the
noon hour Thursday by Deputy Sher-
ifs Emery Of Manchester and Lewis
o. Augusta, and two Packages Of whis-
key found, one OF them being a Ave
gallon jug containing about two and
one-half quarts and the other a gall
Ion bottle containing about two
quarts.
Mr.. Bither was arraigned before
Judge Lancaster Of the municipal
court at o'clock in the afternoon on
the charge of search and seizure and
by advice of mis- counsel, Former Judge
Benedict F. Maher, waived the read
ing of the warrant and pleaded not
guilty. The court, however, found him
guilty and imposed sentence Of 500
and costs and 60 days in Jail, and in
default Of payment OF fine and costs 60
days additional. from which an appeal
was taken and bond furnished in the
sum Of 5000 for appearance at the
september term of the superior court.
Other matters before the court for
the day were two cases Of intoxication,
in which one respondent paid the costs
OF court and the other agreed to get
out of town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25


A good consistent picture program has
always been the aim and accomplishment
of the management of the Colonial Tea
tire. There are times, of course, when the
program falls below standard and there
are other times when it stands out far
superior to the average run Of pictures
The list of pictures shown today is of
the latter class and it is with great pride
that the management presents the follow
ing stars in their various productions
Miss Louise Lovely. rightly named
THE American Beauty" appears for the
first time in Augusta in her latest and
greatest success entitled The Gilded
Spider" The story of this exceptional
feature is one of great interest, and the
manner in which it is produced is nothing
less than wonderful. There is a strong
moral theme throughout the story which
will not soon be forgotten.
Stella Razeto, the popular new star,
who recently has received so much news
paper publicity. appears in pleasing
society drama, THE Purple Maze" Fran
els Ford and his entire family are shown
in the latest Universal production called
Chicken Hearted jim" Matt Moore and
Jane Gail appear in their latest comedy
His Little Story sure winner.
Not too much praise can be given to-
days program, which consists Of 10 reels
of good, wholesome amusement.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25
All New Broadway Successes Mex.
Week at The Opera House by The
Champlin Comedy COMPANY,

Coming to the Opera house for one
week starting with the Monday matt
nee Aug. % will be the introduction to
this city of the 'Champlin Comedy Co"
with an entirely new line of high class
royalty plays, all of which are no doubt
familiar to our theatre-gOerS, as each
play had a long run in New York and
Boston, and some of them seen in Au-
gusta at high prices. In selecting the
plays this season the management has
tried to hit the popular taste of the
theatre-goers.
For those who appreciate the comedy,
the management has secured four Of
the late comedy nits, and all who favor
the drama, the following successes
have been secured: THE Natural
Law" THE Final Settlement" The
Girl He Couldn't Buy" Capt. Alva-
rez," Damaged Goods" THE Road to
Happiness"
Each play will be presented with a
complete scenic and electrical equip
mert and every attention has been
given to the smallest detail
Matinees will be given every day
and popular prices will prevail. 10, 20,
80 and 50c.; matinees, adults 3oc., chill
dren 1oc. Seat sale opens at the Opera
house on Friday morning.
For the opening bill the management
has selected THE Natural Law" which
unfolds story Of modern life, genuine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

Long before the days of trusts and
watered stock, when a man was rea-
sonably honest, Just enough so as not
to excite comment and way up to a
few years ago we used to feel that
there was one thing in this wicked
world Of shame and short measure
that we could hitch to with some de-
gree of certainty as being just what
was blown in the bottle, and that was
the old fashioned BURBERRY box filled
with blueberries, the kind Of box that
looked like box OF wheel grease.
When we saw that box from down
among the Islands where the people
never lock their doors we said there is
honest measure, honest count, 500 to
the quart. But all that is changed.
For the last few years the bottom ana
the top Of the box have been growing
together. getting better acquainted as
it were, on more friendly terms until
now the bottom and the top almost
rub together. and when man planks
down his good coin of the realm he
gets in exchange a BURBERRY sand
wich, two round covers Of wood and
a few blueberries in between, just
enough to blue his tongue and get a
few seeds in his wisdom tooth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

the city. clearing and connecting lines,
working by aid of automobile head
lights when darkness came on, and
before nine o'clock restoring to duty
nearly. if not quite, every service in
the city.
1t was an example Of prompt and
efficient public service which can hard
ly be over estimated
c. S. HICHBORN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank all who assisted
In our recent bereavement. especially
the neighbors and friends for their
thoughtful acts, also the members OF
st. Jean de Baptiste, the c. O. Fores-
tiers and the B. p. D. Elks, who sent
beautiful flowers.
MRS. MARY THEBERGE,
ADRIENNE THEBERGE,
LEOPOLD THEBERGE,
TOUSSAINT THEBERGE,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

Rev. Clayton D, Boothby has re-
turned from a weeks trip to Boston
and the Isles of Shoals. At the Isles
ri Shoals he attended the Sunday
school institute held under the aus
I ices OF the Religious Education As
SociatiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

Mrs Rose ]. Smith Of Portland, Ore.
who had been visiting for the past
few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. r. D
Palmer of this city, left on the 9.Ss
train Thursday morning for Old Or
chard on her way home. Mrs. Smith
is IS years of age but age does not
count with her and she is as bright
and clipper as many women years
younger. On her departure yesterday
morning she was anticipating much
pleasure during her visit to Names
famous beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

The final cleanup sale at Chernow-
sky's is on, and it means nothing to
be carried over, as the new season
about to begin must have only newest
merchandise. Note the ad this morn
ing for final prices on dresses, suits.
coats, millinery, etc.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

The many friends of Mrs. D. p. Han
son of South Chestnut street will be
glad to know that she is able to be
about the house after having been
confined to her bed for 10 days. Her
only daughter, Mrs. George w. Bailey
of Randolph, Mass, is caring for her
Mrs. Hanson is now able to see her
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

John E. Nelson of the law firm of
Andrews & Nelson, arrived home
Wednesday night from business trip
to Aroostook county and left on Train
"a at 9.3S Thursday morning for Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

"The Gilded Spider" with Louise Love-
Iy; Stella Razeto in Sensational So
ciety Drama; Francis Ford in
"Chicken- hearted jim; Matt Moore
and Jane Gail in Comedy; Weekly
News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends Of Augusta and Hallowell for
the kind acts and beautiful flowers
sent during the sickness and death of
our dear wife and mother.
LEMUEL JONES and FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

Miss Helen Knowles, a professional
nurse, who had been visiting in the
city. left Thursday morning for New
York, and will go from there to Texas
with Red Cross unit, for duty on
the border. Miss Knowles was on duty
in Augusta at the time that the Second
Maine Infantry occupied Camp
CleaVeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

A at 6.26 Thursday morning on her
way to Philadelphia, Penn, and on
her return will stop at Seaside Park
N j., where she will visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

1t is important to keep the trees in
proper condition-F1ederic r. Gross.
phone 1854, cares for this work.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

Mackerel, large and small at the
Capital Fish Market, phone 81. Sal
mon, butter fish, Holsters, etc. Note
! list in ad today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

Mrs. Harry Griffith and son Lew
ellyn are making a two weeks visit
in Boston and vicinity. They are the
guests Of Mrs. Collins Of Everett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25
A Word Of Approval.

Eoltor Kennebec Journal:
It seems to me that the efficiency
with which the Central Maine Power
company met the unheard Of condi-
uons imposed on it and all of us, by
me terrible storm, deserves a word Of
compensation.
In an incredibly short time after the
tempest broke the company had great
crews Of linemen and axemen all over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

An abundant supply of the new
Kleen-Cup container have been re-
ceived at Folsoms for the peanut but
ter trade.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25
Local Matters

The new fall styles in Lamson &
Hubbard hats are ready at e. E. Davis
& Co's.-Note the window.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

to the core and with an excellent COM
edy vein. The play had four-months
run at the Republic theatre, New York.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

| Miss May Weston and her niece
Miss Nan Weston left on train 81 at
9.3S Thursday morning for a visit in
| Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

Joseph Collins of Everett. Mass, has
been taking a weeks vacation in Au-
gusta and around the suburbs and dur
ing his stay was the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Grimth Of Columbia street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
FIGHT OVER MILK . IN FEDERAL COURTS Borden Company Seeks In- junction to Prevent
 Interference

Chicago, April 6.-The fight between the farmers around Chicago and the distrib- utors in the city over the price of milk found it's way into the courts today. Borden's Condensed Milk company appliea to Federal Judge K. M Landis for an injunction restraining the Milk Pro ducers' association from interfering with the delivery of milk to the company. Ar guments will be heard Saturday.
 The company declares it has been com pelled to close four of it's bottling plants and is sustaining loss of $3000 day.
 Or April 1 the farmers demanded $1.55 hundred pounds for their milk instead of the old rate of sl.3s Is. Chicago dis tributors refused to grant the increase. and as result the city is confronted by a serious shortage.
 Today the big dealers admitted they were getting about half of their usual supply, and had found it necessary to limit their deliveries to private families by cutting off stores and ice cream man. ufacturers and others who buy in whole sale quantities.
 Darymen at Palatine. Ills. who have been shipping 3o.0o0 pounds of milk daily to the Chicago market today joined the ranks of the Milk Producers associae ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
Troops Tn Mexico Able to
 Work Hard On Little Sleep

At the Front in Mexico, General Persh- ings Camp, April 3.-(By Aeroplane and Motor Courier to Columbus, N. NJ, April 6)-A cavalry officer coming in from an So-mile ride last night said:
 T never saw a country where men could ride as hard without sleep and still keep well as in these mountains
 This officer has ridden on scout with the 25o picked men of the cavalry
 Tt seems to be the air at the altitude of 750o to 10000 feet that keeps the men up,' he said.
 The troopers in the course of their S0- mile drive in two days made a 55-mile ride literally up and down the tops of ridge of mountains The 55 miles was made in 36 hours, through canyons, through heavy snow at 10000 feet high and up and down mountain sides There is neither roads nor trail.
 After taking their mounts safely through this ride the cavalrymen made a 25-mile dash across country to head off the possibility of Villa rally at a place which has been under suspicion for several days. In the mountain work the cavalrymen led their horses over the worst places. The horses have shown that they can climb almost any mountain that man can ascend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07

Pride in their horses has become a passion with the cavalrymen in their mountain riding. "Our horses" one officer asserted, are just as good today as when they crossed the border. They are fit for a charge right now Just let us get on Villas trail and we will get him sure"
 An officer here tells how he retreated from house where he believed he was about to discover a Villa bandit It was during the search of a mountain district where there was suspicion that Villa might be concealed until his wounds healed
 Many houses were under search when this officer saw what he took to be wounded man lying in bed in a room He swung open the door, pistol in hand and hurried across the room. The man ir, bed in the very poor light looked mcr> than ever like a wounded bandit. a ,sc officer started to turn down the <S covering the Mexican. but after oh he fled. He had discovered a cast smallpox.
 The wonder of cavalrymen now search ing the mountains is an American cow boy scout, who rides with the troopers in these cold attitudes clad in what the soldiers say is only a thin cotton shirt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
CHARLESTON GETS.
 NICE SLICE OE PIE Appropriation of SSO,OOO for Harbor Included In.
 Bill By House

Washington, April 6.-Eighty thousand dollars for the Improvement of Charles ton harbor, $7O,0O0 of which is for inn proving the channel to the sea, and $1O.OO0 for Ashley river, together with the $1, ,OOO,- GOO for the Norfolk Beaufort inland water way project, were accepted as part of the annual rivers and harbors appropria- ton bill in the House today. Represen- tative Frear of Wisconsin fought the measure throughout the session and it's passage was not in sight when the House adjourned.
 Aside from the Charleston and Norfolk Beaufort provisions. todays discussion was almost wholly of southern items of minor importance, extending as far as Mississippi and Alabama, and all were re- tained in the bill as reported Repre- sentative Good of Iowa succeeded in se- curing the adoption of a proviso on some of the appropriations, including the Nor folk-Beaufort waterway project, that no Iart of the funds shall be paid for work under any private contract if the private contract price is g per cent in excess of the estimated cost of~doing the work by the government.
 Representative Whaley of South Caro- lima, supported by Representative Lever attempted unsuccessfully to increase the Charleston appropriation to $1T5,00o as rational defense proposition. He deels red deepening of the river at Charleston was demanded by the navy in order to allow battleships to reach the navy yard and cad a letter from Rear Admiral Ben son, chief of operations, in which the ad- miral said he believed there should be a first class navy yard south of Hatteras and that Charleston was the only one that fills that condition at present.
 Representative Whaley also read let ter from Secretary Daniels along the same lines.
 When the vote was called for on the Whaley- Lever amendment it seemed for a time that it had passed, but tie count of the tellers showed that it had failed by a few votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07

Washington. April 6.-Reports of. Amer ican naval attaches saying metal frag- n.ents found on the channel steamer Sus- sex bore distinctive markings, showing and dispatches telling of scores of sub marine attacks on neutral and other ui. armed merchant ships within the last two weeks, were studied at conferences today between President Wilson, Col. K. M. House and members of the cab met
 The attaches reports are regarded here as virtually conclusive proof that the Sussex, while carrying 25 American cit izens. was attacked, in violation of sol emn and reiterated assurances given the United States by Germany With this fact apparently established, it is gen. orally conceded that the United States is confronted by situation more grave than any which has arisen since the outbreak of the war
 AWAIT GERMAN ANSWER
 It was said authoritatively again to- night. however. that no definite step will be taken by the American government un- til Germany has replied to the informal inquiries submitted by Ambassador Ge- rard in the cases of the Sussex. English man. Manchester Engineer and Eagle Point. It was declared that word from Berlin was being awaited not so much because information as to what has hap pened is wanted, but to give Germany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
Congressional ActiOity of
 Powder Go. Will Be PrObed

Washington. April 6-(SpeciaL )-Charles B. Landis and Hugh l.. Cooper, em- ployes of the DuPont Powder company, in letters addressed to Senator Underwood, denied today that they had contributed to the defeat of the air-nitrate section of the House military bill. In accordance with his promise of Monday, Senator Un- derwcod tomorrow will secure the pulp lication of these letters of denial in the Congressional Record.
 At the same time, he will publish statement in conflict with the denial of Mir. Landis, which statement will be the hasis of information on which he pre- ferred charges against the powder cor pora ton last Thursday. It is believed that as a result of the controversy, which is destined to be of nationwide interest, Congress will investigate in an effort to ascertain whether not the powder cor poration for selfish reasons is determined to prevent the manufacture by the gov- ernment for it's own use of explosives necessary in the event of war
 At any rate, the DuPont- Power con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
TO USE INDIANS
Summary of the News


 GENERAL NEWS 1-French take German trenches be- fore Verdun. Only continuance of Wilson policy will keep peace. No intention of withdrawing forces from Mexico. Volunteer army section retained in bill before Senate. Ell PasO delighted that troops are to be retained. Submarine situation more critical than ever before.
 STATE NEWS -DecfsiOns by supreme court. 3-Items from over the state.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-PeOplc of Alabama eager to levy local taxes for education. Chamber directors and city com mission tell real facts. Browns election will put new gin- ger into work for big reunion. Special committee will investigate jail cOnditiOns. Tuscaloosa will surprise Alabama by its centennial. Thach's addreks feature of first session of state teachers. Busy day ahead of educators tor day. to honor Booker Washing
 FEATURES 2@New York stories by Birming- ham man. 3-HOlland's letter. 4-EditOrial comment. 6-Seciety and Dolly Dalrymple. 0-FOOtlights and Screen. 
 SPORTS S-Alabama defeats Illinois. Large crowd sees Central High de- feat Bibb.
 Barons meet Birmingham college tomorrow. Donahue working hard for game with Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
ARGUMENTS HEARD
 IN INSPECTION CASE

Montgomery, April 6.-(Special. .)-Attor- neys for the city of Birmingham and against it in the case of the 50-cent in- spection fee on liquor shipments reaching that city this morning argued before the state supreme court. The case was con- tinued until Friday morning.
 w. A. Jenkins, Birmingham lawyer, made an argument for the city involving the right of the city commission to make an inspection of all liquor shipments com ing into Birmingham, and to collect 5O cents inspection fee per shipment, say ing that since the inspections are to be made after consignees have taken their shipments from the office of the trans portation line, there cannot possibly be any violation of the law as to interfering with interstate commerce.
 Walker Percy, another Birmingham lawyer, will make the argument for D. H. Markstein, who contends that the city is violating both the federal and state constitutions in levying the tax MT. Percy will be heard Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
Present Situation is More Grave
 Than Any Since Beginning Of War

an opportunity to present her version and to say what will be done about it.
 In view of the evidence collected it is confidently believed in many quarters that Germany will admit the attack on the Sussex, and unofficial dispatches from Berlin have indicated that such an ad- mission undoubtedly will be accompanied by disavowal and offer of reparation
 Accordance of such response by the United States would depend upon the measure of punishment meted out to the submarine commander responsible for the offense.
 BUT ONE WEAKNESS
 In the event of a denial of respon- sibility by Germany, the American gov ernment would be confronted with the necessity of determining whether it should act. on the basis of evidence from other sources The only legal weakness in the case of the Sussex. it is said. is the fact that the American naval attaches did not actually see the metal fragments taken from the Sussex and the fact that no American citizens have sworn to hay ing seen the wake of torpedo before the Sussex was struck. Such affidavits have been received from citizens of other nations
 Aside from the Sussex case particular attention is being given by the admin istration to the number of neutral ves- sels torpedoed recently While there were American citizens on but few of these ships, the wholesale destruction of un- armed merchant craft has created a pro- found impression. Press reports have