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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08
SAMARITAN LODGE, |. 0. OF,
ENTERTA|NS GUESTS monday
EVENING WITH fine BANQUET
Samaritan Lodge of Odd Fellows gave a

Samaritan Lodge of Odd Fellows gave a
supper and entertainment to a large mum
Der of invited guests Monday evening.
which was greatly enjoyed. Grand Mas
ter John E. Bunker of Bar Harbor, Dep
uty Grand Master Willis E. Parsons Of
Foxcroft and Grand Warden Harold j.
Toward Of Waterville were present and
delivered addresses. The meeting was
opened with a fine banquet served in the
hall at O'Clock. After the guests and
members had satisfied the inner man, ad-
Journment was taken to the lower hall,
where Noble Grand Gus j. Gustafsop
called upon Past Noble Grand S. L. Berry
to assume the chair Mr.. Berry welcom-
ed those present in a few well-chosen
words and then called upon Grand Mas
ter John E. Bunker to speak. Mr..
Bunker took up the history and the work
Of the Odd Fellows of the State and ma
ton and delivered a very interesting and
instructive address which was closely fol-
lowed and was received with frequent
applause. He sketched briefly tn prin-
cipls of the order, the work it has done
and is doing in caring for sick and dis
abled members and for the families of
deceased members. Every person present
must have felt new respect for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08
nIDCE lands D|SM|SSES THE
SUIT OF FEDERAL LEAGUE AGAINST
ORGANIZED BASEBALL IN THE U. s,
on Forecasted by Recent Peace AgreementBaseba
ers Gathering at New York for National League
Ceebr .

ne" club presidents at the meeting to-
morroW-Percy d. Haughton, who with
ms associates purchased the Boston
Braves, and Charles w. Weeghman of
Chicago. who represents the majority of
the stock in the recently acquired Cubs
of that city. Undoubtedly President
Haughton will be selected to fill the po-
sitions on committees which Former
Owner James F. Gaffney held but Pres-
dent Weeghman will not be required to
, accept many new duties in this respect.
as c. II. Thomas was not a committee
member.
President Ebbets Of the Brooklyn club
will submit to the delegates at tomor-
rows session a revision of the present
rules governing the drafting of players.
The Brooklyn magnate has been working
, on the proposed plan for over two years
and he claims it's adoption will benefit
the second division clubs in both ma jor
! leagues.
Several other important matters which
had not been reached at the December
meeting of the league before it was in
terrupted by the peace proposals will be
discussed tomorrow. One of these is that
the player limit be increased from 81 to
o. When the limit of p was adopted it
was said to be n necessary precaution in
view of the existence of the Federal
Leagues war on organized baseball. With
that obstacle removed now. the club own
ers believe that this measure of retrench-
ment is not desirable and the ma iority
of them are said to be in favor of increas-
, ing the PLAYER limit to 25 again.
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work Of the order when Mr.. Bunker had
completed his address.
Mr.. Berry then called upon Deputy Grand
Master Willis E. Parsons of Foxcroft, a
former member Of Samaritan Lodge and one
Of the foremost Odd Fellows in the State.
Mr.. Parsons began by reminding those pres
ent that it was nearly 40 years ago that
he had first joined the ranks of Samaritan
Lodge and that he had remained a member
up until the last few years when he had
changed to his home town. He sketched
Odd Fellowship as he had found 1t and
expressed the hope that Samaritan Lodge
would continue as it had been in the past
to be one of the leading lodges in the State.
Mr.. Berry introduced as the last speaker
Of the evening Grand Warden Harold ].
Toward, member of Samaritan Lodge.
>r Toward was greeted with an enthusi-
astic reception and replied by speaking
briefly of the objects and aims of Samari-
tan Lodge.
Following the addresses tables were set
in the floor and the guests and members
enjoyed themselves to late hour wit"
games and social chat.
During the evening and while the play
ing was in progress. Perry's orchestra fur
nished fine music.
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NATL LEAGUES
10TH BIRTHDAY

N.r Vow. r'rh. Baseball club
.arers is w"!i ~ many patrons of the
o...Al lan" began gathering here
'lir t9 take part in the celebration
. he National Leagues 10Th birth
.s4 ahiah viii j." honoved with a
ter4le' ~ f'r Waldorf Astoria hotel
-pV W~.l' ~d3N evening. The recon-
sel nnr1al meeting of the league.
u coaJuno'i"n with the REGULAR ses-
>.nt'r ~ adoption Of a PLAYING
s.eiul. tor the coming season for the
+ap,ioH If d playing schedule for the
uiNl e@lson win he held here to-
EorraW en- account OF the unsettled
easacIai condition IF the Cleveland
!35 IT," \m"rlCan Lra2uo schedule
nr"'nS hi.h WAS to have taken place
here tom rroW, lhts been postponed for
%e.H >o that many of the Junior
d owner my rot he on hand for
b~u"sd+ festivities.
.'e>'i' at T,f'r and his associates in
e. AdamI L,ogue will welcome two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08

-o Feb. 7.-The suit of the Fed
-a.,,,ie against organized baseball,
"'' nm alleged violation of the fed
'-' aatj-trust Laws, was dismissed to-
ga ,t,e United states circuit court
t-' IL. INDIE kcnesaw NJ. Lands on
, If counsel for the Federal
league, . .,o
,.-sihIr outcome, had hung over
ta.ff4u world. Its withdrawal
,u. - tLr ~tipuiations in the re-
,.4iec 4grrrmrnt between the Fed
~ s4cUr newcomers in baseball
al the Older leagues.
~ objection 10 the order of dismiss
=, a-ls advanced hy counsel for the
,.,.,,,nr,. FcD.,ral League club though
49,, .rsaniZltion had declared its dis
..fsrtl.u with The terms of the
'.,a.. agreement
The iii ml~sal order was without
.,.ufd!a, to further appeal to the
~. Lv ;i,7 sd! the Interested parties.
,f.sr Tive. order WAS entered Attorney
,..r, : Jluu"N. representing the
...r5m,,rt lf.t' rails. said that if a sat
..,rtorv settlement Was not made
-A trs, cluh it had ample opportu-
~. f., soE redress in the courts
IN snuru ink his decision to allow
10 motion for withdrawal Judge Lam
4. I'D that tire closest examination
q ,so e,.d,uov and arguments had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08
FAIRFIELD

PRINCIPAL John A. Partridge OF Law
romeo High school, announced Monday
the students of the High school VINO
are to take part in the reading at .he
Comfy Festival, Feb. %. at Sko"he-
gan. Miss Genevieve ellis ana 1salpii
blackstone have been appointed 20
represent Lawrence High as readers
The alternates chosen were Miss Helen
Crockett and Frank Knowlton.
Miss Jennie Warren Of West Benton
entertained the members of the twice
Six Club Monday evening. the eve
ming was passed in very social man
ner. Dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess during the meeting.
The Embroidery Club will be enter
tanned Wednesday evening at the
home of Mrs. Charles Speake, Elm
street.
There have been two more pupils at
the North Grammar school to receive
the Palmer buttons for excellency in
the Palmer method of writing, making
a total of 90 pupils in all to have the
honor. The two new ones are Frank
Ladd and Douglas Coker.
Rev. Ernest M. Holman, pastor of
the Fairfield Baptist church was at
Waterville Monday, where he attend
ed the Pastors Union OF the churches
Of Waterville and vicinity.
The guide books for the students at
Lawrence High school who are planning
to go to Washington. d. c., in March
have arrived. The first trip-to-Washing-
ton talk was held Monday afternoon fol
lowing the regular session of school, Prin.
Partridge gave a brief outline of the
form of study to be followed according
to the guide books. The members of the
Lawrence High school Senior class who
have sgnifed their intention of taking
the trip are: Marguerite Craig. Irene
jackson, Ruth Hatch, Vivian Smith, Mar"
jorie Smith, Caroline Wyman, Joseph
Bernette. Melvin McCurdy. Earle Harvey,
Irving Rollins, Ashton Richardson. Rob
ert Tobey, Helen Chatfield. Mr.. Par
fridge will also make the trip as chap
erone There are a number from Fair
field who are not students and who are
planning to make the trip with the Law
renee High party.
Plans were formed Monday at the Law.
| renee High school by number of the
boys to present a minstrel show just be-
| fore the close Of the winter term. Those
| to take part in the show will include
the ones who have been recently awarded
their e." The proceeds of the show
| will be for the benefit Of the Lawrence
| High School Athletic Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08

MeXicans He told them that VIVA was
no more and guaranteed them protec-
ton. They went in there in response
to this invitation, publicly given AT a
banquet here and carried "salEo con-
DUCTS" from the Carranza officials.
The community has behaved itself
with wonderful conservation. conslo-
ering the number of Mexican refugees
in town. l doubt very much if the East
erners would have been as quiet.
"Villa is dead, all but physically
RUT-Villaism is not and will not be
for many long and weary years. l made
this remark in letters written during
the time Obregon was here and the
massacre came as an indication that
was right The people of Mexico have
come to regard revolutions as the
proper way to secure their food from
day to day, for. who posing as an
Army of Liberation" these same men
can loot and live off the country and
there are many. many thousands of
them who will never go to work will
ingly and they will only do so when
some party in the unhappy republic
becomes strong enough to force them
to do so.
These people need us and we must
be the eventual solution Of the entire
Mexican problem. Most of our relia-
bic sources of information lead to but
one co:clusion-that wei must go into
Mexico before peaceful conditions can
ever be established.
"A new revolution is even now be-
;,,y TO of
Of. 1t is to be by the "Clcricar' party
and will be a persistent effort to over
come the antagonism to the Catholic
church which now exists in all parties
holding any semblance of power over
the various sections of the country
You will hear of this movement short
u.
General Zaragossa and his son have
been in FL Paso. He led the greatest
fighting force in the Villa revolution
the Brigada Zaragossa. He stopped
fighting because he saw he could not
hope to whip CarranZa and the Unit
ed State. as he put it. He made this
characteristic remark: Il have fought
for my country Cor four Henrs >.lt!
oppression. and for what-for the rec
ognition of Ell Chino. BAH FL Chino
is The Goat and by this rame is Car
rama known throughout the country.
He has absolutely no following, save
those who hope to benefit personally
by staying with him. which represents
a large number of men. now that they
believe the United States is going to
back him.
"Obregon is the big figure in the Car
rama party and Pablo Gonzales is a
close second. At present that empty
sleeve of ObregOns is the biggest asset
in Mexican politics and he is playing
it to the limit When he addresses those
sentimental Latins and waves that
sleeve, there is nothing to it.
when the break will come, no man
may say. but no one colversant with
the situation believes for a minute that
ObregCn, Gonzales, Zapata and Car
rama can ever be brought together, or
that any two trust any other two
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DENY REQUEST
OF EDDIE PLANK,

Cincinnati, Feb. THE National Base
bail Commission today denied the appl-
cation OF Pitcher Eddie Plank to be de-
clared a free agent. Plank based his re-
quest on passage in the Players Fra
ternity agreement which relates to an
unconditional release after a player has
served 10 years in one team and because
the Federal League no longer has claim
to his services.
The commission ruled that the first con-
tenton did not hold because Plank left
the Philadelphia Americans before waiv-
ers had been obtained upon him and be-
fore he had been released by that club,
which was contrary to the Players Fra
ternty agreement. In answer to the sec
ond contention the commission says: Ills
transfer to the st. Louis American
League club is a matter of record and his
salary for 1916 is a matter for negotiation
between him and that club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08
JOHNSON VIEW
OF A POSSIBLE
AMALGAMATION

Sacramento, Calf, Feb. 7.-Gover-
nor Hiram W. Johnson commented to-
day on his conversation last week with
Governor Whitman of New York over
the long distance telephone in which
he referred to the coming Presiden-
tial campaign.
Governor Johnson said:
II do not abate one jot of my pro-
gressivsm. nor shall l. At Chicago IN
June when the Republicans and Pro-
gressives assemble for their national
convention, if they can meet upon
common ground and select candl-
date in sympathy with Progressive
principles | assume they will unite
and go forward together"
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Senator Borah's Statement

Have We one foreign policy for very
small and weak nations, another policy tor
somewhat larger and more beIligerent ma
tons ard third policy: for very sirens
and powerful nation he asked. For
four years our warships have Swallowed the
capital of Nicaragua and for four years our
marines have been camped in the White
House grounds of that nation. Now, at the
end of that time we are seeking to force
treaty with that nation, and the only
representative of Nicaragua is so-called
president of the republic, who does not rep
resent the people of Nicaragua, but who
was put into power and remains in power
by virtue only and alone OF our govern
ment. The sole authority for his acting
in behalf of Nicaragua are the marines
who are camped in Mangua.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Witham of
Portland We're guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. Oliver, Sunday.
The funeral of Alphonso Cook, who
died suddenly Saturday night, Will be
held at o'clo- Tuesday afternoon.
The advertised letters at the Oak
land postoftice Feb. Z are as follows:
Mrs. Sarah Jordan, E. II. Greenwood.
Norris e. Otis, G. S. Morrow, Mrs.
Goldie Greene. Alexis j. Johnson,
Wesley Campbell, Andrew j. Poung.
Ralph Winegarner, Capra Alberta.
Miss Bertha Whittemore the assist
ant in the High school. was called to
her home in Jay Monday. Mr.. Smith,
Colby rs. is taking her place during
her absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08
INTERPRETATION OF W0RkmEN'S
COMPENSATION ACT PROMISING
FAR REACHING consequences
Court Decision in Massachusetts Declares Previous Condition Of
Health of Applicant Does Not Affect Amount of Relief

Boston, Feb. IA new Interpretation of
the Workmens Compensation act involving
possible grave economic consequence of far
reaching effect made by the full bench
of the supreme court today which in it
ruled that the previous condition of health
of a person injured while at work does not
affect the amount Of relief to be afforded
under the act
The case was that of Mrs. Honora E.
Madden, an employee of the NJ. J. Whittall
carpet factory at Worcester, who suffered
an attack of angina pictoris while pulling
a carpet. The court noted an argument
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CHINA
George F. Rowe

George +. Rowe of China died at
Hebron Saturday night after a long
illness Of tuberculosis, aged As years.
He was in trade at China and was
highly respected by all who knew him.
He is survived by a widow and son
Norman; brother. John of China, and
one sister. Mrs. c. Fl. Arnold of Paler-
mo. He was member of Silver Lake
Grange and Of the Baptist church.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
at P. NJ. from the home, Rev. f. f.
Longley officiating and the burial will
be at China.
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that the harm to the employee was due In
large part to previously weakened condi-
ton of her heart, but held this did not
lessen the employers responsibility.
Discussing its decision the court stated
that arguments had been made That grave
economic consequences of far-reaching ef-
feet" may follow from the act as thus con-
strued. It is said that persons not in good
health may be altogether excluded from
employment while the cost of conducting
commercial and industrial enterprises may
become prohibitively large. These consid-
erations are of great public moment, but
they relate to legislative questions.
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Unclaimed Mail Matter

Men-Henry Adams, f. D. Bassett,
Chas. A. Damon, W. T. Eastman, Will
liam Gamer. Everett NJ. Waterhouse.
Women-Mrs. Laura Bates. Mrs. Charles
Campbell, Miss Alberta Getchell, Miss
Rose Kuhl, Madame Marquis, Mrs.
George Cakes, Miss Lofty Otiss, Miss
MARGARET Otiss. Mrs. w. s. Pray, Mrs.
Ida NJ. Wing.
Foreign-Monsieur f. Dimitron, fatrlch
Murphy
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TO INVESTIGATE
THE ACTIVITIES
OF BREWERIES

Pittsburgh. Feb. 7.-Investigation of the
political activities of a number of brewer
organizations will be taken up by a federal
grand jury in the United States district
court here next Wednesday. E. Larry
Humes, United States district attorney, said
today that the inquiry would be exhaustive
number of internal revenue agents from
other parts of the country having arrived
here to assist the local force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08

A fine young blizzard struck Waterville
shortly before 5 o'clock Monday afternoon
and for little while it looked though
the city was in for real snow storm but
it cleared away as quickly as it started
and before the stars were out. The storm
while it lasted but few minutes brought
down a good coating Of snow which viii
help in the shedding, especially as it was
followed by sharp drop in the tempera-
ture. which froze the snow and ice soldIy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08
GERMANS LEVY
HEAVY FINE ON
PEOPLE OF WILMA

London, Feb. "A fine of $4,000 marks
is said by Reuters Petrograd correspondent
to have been levied on the people of the
city of Wilma by the German authorities on
the ground that the recent fire was OF in
cendiary origin. The flames reached the
headquarters of the general staff OF the
German army operating on the front be-
tween Wilma and Barnovichi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08
WILBUR GOOD TO
JOIN PHILLIES

Philadelphia, Feb. THE management of
the Philadelphia National League Baseball
Club, announced today that the club has
secured Wilbur Good. outfielder from the
team for spring training at st. Petersburg.
Fla, on March S.
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CONSIDER DRAFT
Continued from Page One)

Although | know you do not wish to
discuss the Lusitania question until the
Arabic incident has been definitely and sat-
isfactorily settled 4 desire to inform you
of the above because this policy of my gov
eminent decided on before the Arabic
incident occurred.
II have no objections to your making any
you please of the above information.
II remain, my dear MIR. Lansing,
Very sincerely yours.
u. BERNSTORFF."
At that time Secretary Lansing would on
~ say that in view of its clearness it
seemed needless to make any comment in
regard TO it," other than to say it appear
ed to be a recognition of the fundamental
principles for which we have contended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08

The local police were notified Monday
afternoon to be the lookout for girl
by the name of Mosher from Augusta hut
up to late hour in the evening had seen
no trace of her. although it was reported
that she was headed for this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08

200 men above it's allowed complement
in December when the message was
sent. The reported shortages were in
particular ratings. the admiral said,
which could be filled from lower
grades in the fleet itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08

The regular meeting of the Odd Ladies
will be held at Pomereaus hall at $50
Wednesday evening. There will be whist
party in the afternoon at 2.3O for men,
bers and invited guests.
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TREATIES
Continued from Page One)

Senator Borah proposes to move that the
Nicaraguan treaty be considered in the open
Senate. but administration leaders are OPP
posed to breaking precedent of discussing
treaties in executive session Today Sem
ator Borah issued statement on tho sub
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08
VASSALBORO
John McCloud

John McCloud died early Sunday
morning, aged SO years. Funeral will
be Tuesday at l p. NJ. Rev. Mr.. Klein
of North Vassalboro will otticiate.
Burial will be at North Eassalboro.
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OAKLAND

About 1s men representing the
Mattawamkeag Lumber Co., who have
bought the Schmick Handle & Lumber
Co. mill, arrived Monday. They will
begin to tear the mill down at once,
preparatory to moving it to Island
Falls.
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WASHINGTON

| The many friends 81 DR.. S. B. Over
| lock of Pomfret, Conn, formerly OF
this place. will be sorry to learn that
he is again in the hospital. This is the
fifth time since the first of last May
when he was operated upon for APP
pendcitis. and has been operated upon
three times since.
| The grip epidemic is still raging
with unabated fury, and in many
cases has proved fatal In the Light
neighborhood. so-called. three have
died within the past week: Mrs. Spen-
Ger Turner, whose maiden name was
Day. Mrs. Edmund Prescott, whose
maiden name was Cunningham, anG
Mrs. Mary Cunningham, whose maiden
name was Light The new cases Of
very sick ones are John l.. Howard
Lawrence Howard, Velmer Scott.
Florence Whittier and Cyrene Pea
body. Some who have been very sick
are a little better. Hardly a person
has escaped and there is but little
signs of any let up.
The schools have all closed with
the exception of the Mcdowell
it not been for so much sickness
| there would have been an uncommon
good attendance. In the Razorville
school Stanley Jones was the only one
who did not miss a single day and he
was sick the last day, but pluckily
came to school, as he had not missed
a minute The others were Velmer
Scott, Orbut Leigher, Malon Turner.
Alonzo and Addie Farrar, who lost
but few days and then it was on
account of sickness and death. Several
others had a splendid record.
Missionary w. E. Overlook went to Som
| ervile Thursday to officiate at the funeral
! Of Albion Lewis.
| Rev. T. P. Jones of South Somerville on
| ciated at the funeral of Mrs. Edmund Pres
! colt Thursday.
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Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for their kindness during our
bereavement; also for the beautiful
flowers.
We also wish to thank Neguemkeag
Lodge, F. and A. NJ, for the beautiful
pillow.
MRS. VIM. H. PURINTON and
DAUGHTER.
MR.. and MRS. f. o. BROWN.
MIS- RACHAEL TOWNE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08

Mrs. Deborah Knox Livingstone of Ban
gor will be in the city on February II and
will speak at union meeting in honor of
Miss Frances Willard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08

There was well attended meeting of HE
Unity Club of the Unitarian church at the
Ware parlors Monday evening. very
pleasant social evening was enjoyed.
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WATERv|LLE

The regular monthly business meeting OF
the w. c. T. L. will be held with Mrs. An
ME Pepper Tuesday afternoon at o'clock.