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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Sharp Reduction in
I rices of World Series
Games American LEAGUE

Chicago, Dec. 1.4--Prices of world Sc
rieS games in the American League
were sharply reduced at the annual
meeting Of the club owners here to-
night At the suggestion OF President
B. B. johnson it was decided to charge
only double the regular season prices.
The new scale will be so cents for
bleacher seats, 81 for seats in the pa
vilion and $3.50 and 81 for grand stand
seats. Box seats, however, will sell for
S.. Heretofore 81 was usually the low
est price of admittance.
The club owners decided to enforce
strictly the rule prohibiting players
from writing newspaper stories or per-
hitting their names to be used in con-
nection with them. Under a former
rule the players, II given the consent
of the club owners, could do newspaper
writing on worlds series games and
other events, but it was decided to
abolish the practice entirely.
II. Fl. FraZee and Hugh j. Ward Of New
York, the new owners of the Boston club
and James F. Dunno Of Chicago, pur-
chaser of the Cleveland franchise. were
unanimously voted into the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Health Notes

Out of 3S0179 school children ex-
amined in the city of New York in
1914, 194,2O7. or 5S.S per cent, suffere d
from defective teeth. This exceeded
the sum total of all the other defects
noted by nearly $4,000. Defective
teeth impair general health and i'm
pede school progress. Disorders of the
digestive tract, tuberculosis and vari-
Gus other diseases frequently are pre-
ceded by diseased conditions in the
mouth. There is a direct relationship
between dental development and men,
tai development. and it Is absolutely
essential to good work in schools that
children's teeth be maintained in a
healthy condition. The Public Health
Service recommends that a good tooth
brush be included in the list Of Christ
mas presents for every American child
and that its use be made a part Of the
daily training. If this recommends
ton is carried out the United States
will have more healthy children this
year than last and their chances of
growing up into useful. healthy men
and women will be increased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

has been done by war, Germany would
have claims for damage in East Prus-
STA, Poland and other places
Count Won Bernstorff, the German
ambassador, planned tonight to visit
the state department tomorrow or Sat
urday to ascertain if possible the views
OF the United States and at the same
time furnish the state department with
any information in his possession it
might desire
A copy of the official text of the Ger
man note TO the Entente allies, it was
learned here today. has been forwarded
thrcugh German organs in this coun-
try to all German representatives in
the Central and South American coun-
tries with the request that they for
maly present it to the governments to
Which they are accredited.
The only official word Forthcoming at
the White House was that President
Wilson was studying the question close
~ and had not reached a determination
on the steps to take. He did not discuss
the question with callers today, but is
expected to take it up at least infor-
mally tomorrow with his cabinet.
1t would be within the range of diplo-
matte courtesy for the United States to
go all the way from a mere formal
transmission of the belligerents' notes
without comment or suggestion, to an
actual expression of point of view of
this country 20
1t has been suggested that where three
different parties are bearing the same
message to tend different nations, and in
some cases even bearing the same mes
sage from trees different sources to the
same government, it might be best to
arrange for some simultaneous method
OF presentation which would put the Of
hclal information in the hands of all
DelligcrentS at exactly the same time.
Also it is thought in some quarters that
while each of the three nations should
preserve it's own liberty of action. it
would be well In general way for them
10 agree as nearly as possible on the
exact method of transmission.
The question of a possible armistice
grew in interest today as the Germar
feeling that an armistce was not possible
in an economic was was discounted I,
Entente circles, where it was pointed on,
that an armistice would not necessarily
bring the blockade or the amassing Of
munitions to an end, but might merely
effect a temporary cessation of the fight
ing under the basis of the status quo.
The only notice taken Of the situation
In Congress today was In the introduction
by Rep. Gardner of Massachusetts Of :
concurrent resolution to put Congress or
record as opposed to any mediation b,
the United States in the European war
The resolution declares that "a premature
and inconclusive peace would fail to pun
ish the Central European powers for the
uni ounded misery which they have
brought on mankind"
1t was referred to the foreign affairs
committee without discussion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
LyrCHFIELD

Mrs. w. B. Frost who has been WIS.,
iting in Auburn. has returned home.
Donald Small has gone to Litchf1eld
Corners to work.
w. B. Frost attended Mr.. Horace
Frost's funeral at Monmouth Center
on Wednesday.
Miss Mary Allen and Mrs. Elenora
Adams who have been in Portland for
a few days. returned home Sunday
evening.
Julia Tucker who has been visiting
Mrs J. K. True in Portland, returned
home Sunday night.
Zebedee Allen who has been in
Massachusetts for a few weeks, came
home Wednesday for a short stay.
PLAINS-Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Max
we'll entertained the Y. P. S. C. E. and
Sabbath schools from the Corners and
Plains Saturday evening, Dec. 9. It
was a wet and disagreeable night and
the roads We're muddy but more than
rs were present and the hat trimming
contest in which the men trimmed the
hats and the ladies wore them, fur
nisbed much enjoyment. Cake and
coffee were served and music and
games helped to pass a very pleasant
evening. The contest" netted a good
sum Of money which was divided be-
tween the two Sabbath schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
COTTON REPORT
FOR NOVEMBER
SHOWS INCREASE

Washington, Dec. 14.-Cotton manufac-
tured during November amounted To ISL,
0S2 running bales, compared with 514,743
a year ago, and for the four months 2,227.
375 bales compared with 1,97S,635 a year
ago, the census bureau today announced
Cotton on hand No. 30 In consuming es-
Establishments was 2,191,79 bales compared
with 1,6l3,6A year ago, and in public
storage and at congresses 4,09S,92S bales
compared with 4,9S1 1888 a year ago.
Cotton spindles active during Novem-
Der numbered 81, 1853. 937 compared with 81,
4SS,723 a year ago.
Impore were 1889 equivalent 900 pound
bales compared with 21.16S year ago, and
for the four months S6,43i bales compared
with 1861 last year.
Exports were 759,550 bales compare
with 524,392 year ago. and for the four
months 251s,295 compared with 1,s63,31i
last year.
Linters. not included in the foregoing
statistics. used during November were
64,991 bales on hand Nov. 30, in consuming
establishments 1886. and in public stor-
age and at congresses 1884. Linters in
cluded in exports S058 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
COLBY COLLEGE
Colby Chapter, Delta Upsilon,
Celebrates 51st Annual Ini-
tiation Banquet

The Colby Chapter Of Delta Epsilon
celebrated their 51st annual initiation
banquet at the New Augusta House
Thursday evening. About 40 under
graduates and alumni gathered to-
gether at the convivial board for a
stimulus of fraternity cheer and a
formal welcoming Of the initiates into
the chapter. The banquet committee
which ably handled all details was
composed of William H. Erbb IT.
James H. Dunn Is, and Galen f. Sweet
10.
After partaking of the splendid menu
furnished by the hotel, the toastmas-
ter. Cyril NJ. Jolly '16. principal of
Unity High school, introduced the
speakers. Ernest r. Scribner II, hail
ing each with a hearty cheer. The
post prandial program was as follows:
The Active Chapter, Winthrop L.
Webb II. Delta Epsilon of Aud Lang
Syne, Chester H. Sturtevant, '92. The
Basis of Brotherhood, Reroy A. Rams
dell, Bowdoin IT. Principal, William B.
Tuthill '94. The Veophytis, Reginald
H. Sturtevant, 80. Stained Glass,
Claude A. La Belle ex-'17.
The initiates: Sophomores, George
Fox Hendricks. Charles Victor Ander-
son. Freshmen. Arthur Pay Mills, AL
mon Packard Hunter, Thaddeus Free
man Tilton. Wilbur Noel Baxter, Reg
inald Houghton Sturtevant Donald
Haseltine Curtis. Curtis Hugh Ross
Hatch.
Pledges, Robert F. Lord, Harry
Whiting, William P. Hancock, H. John
Logic. Paul L. Brooks. Edward Fahey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

The name Muncie is Of Indian orr.
gin. The city was originally an In
dian village called Munseytown, the
residence Of the Munsees, one of the
divisions of the Delaware tribe of In
dams. When Delaware county was
organized in 1927 the land donated for
the county seat included the site of
the old Indian village and the name
Munseytown was retained. though
sometimes written Muncietown. In
1914 the population Of the town was
estimated at 467 and on the vote for
incorporation, in September. 1854, only
103 votes were polled, 80 for incorpor-
alton and four against. When the
county commissioners canvassed and
counted the votes they ordered that
the name be changed from Munsey-
town to Muncie. The new name was
slow in coming into use and it was a
good while before Munseytown and
Muncietown passed out. They still
appear in old maps and newspapers of
the period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
OAKLAND
Game Shipment Slackens as
Season Draws to a Close
ii Down Thursday
WHATSOEVER GUILD HAS
SOCIAL THIS EVENING

Fourteen deer were shipped down the
kineo branch of the Maine Central
Thursday, Dec. H. to the following par.
ties Mrs. r. tortier, Madison, /; w. T..
Candens, Waterville, =, c. b. Wood, wa
tervilie, l. j. S. Barnett, Old Town. /;
Mrs. j. Aylotte Old Town, /; f. A Cyr'
Old Town. L. From Indian Pond to II.
Hughes Riverside. l; from Moores, n. f.
NORM. Lewiston, 2; from Lake Moxie. 3.
Boyd, Waterville, /; X. Badger. Pittstield,
1; from Bald mountain, j. b. Bradford,
Bangor, g The open season ends Friday,
Dec. To- at midnight.
Mrs. A. H. Oliver returned Wednes-
day from a visit with relatives IN
Portland.
Perley Clark and Albert Dudley OF
Smithfield were in town Thursday on
business.
Arthur Clark of Rome is suffering
from blooI.,poisoning in his foot
Fred Kenney received shipment OF
10 horses Thursday which will be re-
shipped to Kineo Friday.
The Acme Rebekah Lodge held
regular meeting at Odd Fellows hall
Thursday evening.
M. c. Fitzgerald of Bath was a vlsl-
tor in town Thursday.
Dr. and Mrs. J. d. Ames were guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Healy Thurs
day.
H. ]. Church Of Old Town was caller
in town Thursday.
TT. II. Hatfield is in Boston on business
at the present writing.
Miss Catharine Kennedy of the Lyceun
Bureau furnished a splendid entertain
ment at Memorial hall Thursday evening
! The proceeds of the entertainment VII
be used for the educational trip the High
school seniors plan to take.
The Whatsoever Guild Of the First zap
fist church will hold a social at the YES
! try Friday evening.
The Natanis Club will give a dance at
Messalonskee hall Friday evening. MUSIC
will be furnished by Miss Haynes orches'
ira Of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
President Alley Busy Man
fairfield

Members of the Thursday afternoon
Auction Club were entertained yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. H.
H. Brazzell on Main street. The af-
ternoon was pleasantly passed in play
ing whist and delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess.
The Good viii Rebekah Lodge OBJ
served their annual roll call at the Odd
Fellows hall last evening A supper
was served at o'clock and the roll
call and business meeting followed A
large number attended and the affair
was pronounced a success.
The game arranged between Clinton
High school and Lawrence High for
last evening was postponed on account
of the Clinton team being unable to
come down. Instead a practice game
between the Fairfield Braves and Law
renee High was played and although
the High school team was completely
outciassed. it showed that some good
material was out for the High school
team.
Abbott Nelson is quite i'll at his
home on Summit street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
ODD ITEMS OF INTEREST

Cincinnati never was the capital of
Ohio. but it was the capital Of the
Northwest territory from 1893 to 1901,
before the state was formed. When It
was made the capital Of the territory,
which then embraced more then 1885,
900 square miles. It was struggling
village Of about $50 Inhabitants. The
first general assembly Of the territory
met at Cincinnati. September Is, 1899,
some Of the members having Travelled
on horseback from hundreds Of miles
to the east or the west. Six years
later, 1905, it had a population Of only
900. By the census Of 1910 1t had
237O inhabitants and was the largest
town in the state. Lancaster, Dayton
and Stubenville were Incorporated in
1905, Springfield in 1903 and Hamilton
and Lebanon in 1910, but Cincinnati
ranked first in Importance and size.
In 1910 Cleveland had only 300 inhabi-
tants. The general assembly of the
territory only met at Cincinnati once,
and in 1901 the capital was moved to
Chillicothe.
Ex-Alderman Daniel W. Hardy, 70 years
old, died at his home on Hale ST., Bev-
erly Farms. Wednesday afternoon. after
a short illness. He was member of the
carpentry firm Of Hardy & Day, which
he formed 10 years ago. He was born in
Hampden. Me-. and went to Beverly
when a young man. He served in the city
council from Ward and in the board of
aldermen. He was interested in the
West Beach Corporation, and was past
commodore of the Jubilee Yacht Club. A
son, Louis Hardy. survives.
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PEACE NOTES
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= for q general discussion OF an approach
/ 10 a basis for peace. German ohclalS
! here Repeatedly have expressed their con-
yiction that once having gone that far
the movement would result in an actual
ne,ce conference. The conviction of the
Allied diplomats, on the other hand. is
that Germanys terms as outlined py 'i'e
German embassy here and as lnolcateu ny
the tenor of the German chancehor
speech are such that discussion "ouio
result In no conclusion But peiore APP
proaching that stage they seem TO agree
that an inquiry Of the Central powers loi
more information of their proposal VIII
he nroper and that it will develop the
ground for the next step.
p. Morgan, head Of the hnancla'
agents of the Allies in this country, con-
ferred today with the British ahlpass"-
dor Sir Cecil Spring-Rice. and the
French ambassador, Jules j. Jusseraiio'
II was said his visit was consequent "
his recent conference in Europe VIII MN
George and some Of the hritish
MON Inasmuch as his engagement WIN !.
tho two ambassadors was maze ee].' "'
DAYS ago. the conference, II was "oe',
Cd obviously was not brought aoou' ~
the peace proposals.
ca far as was known the President
attitude remained undiscloseo TO any VI
his advisers. but the belief drew stro'e
or that if in forwarding the proposals
III. American government did not ac-
.o,,n.ny them with more than 1orhhal
not. of transmission. it probably later III
terest in having peace re-establlshed as
soon as possible. Meanwhile tiie ->Ae
ican djplomats in the Entente Ally couh-
tries will be expected to keep the gov
eminent informed of official views
Universal Disarmament
Tho German embassy tonight author-
ized the statement that it was certain
,h.t sbou,d representatives of the bell
ligerents meet to discuss peace terinS'
that one Of the most important sub
iects for discussion would be that OIL
limited universal disarmament. Inv
German view is said to be that any
peace would be worthless which III"
not make unnecessary armament oii q
scale. approaching that wnlch eAis'eo
before the war.
It was suggested that actual forma-
ton, as has been proposed OF soiiie
league Of nations to enforce peace ne
cessarily would have the effect 70
bring about limited disarmament
The German chancellor has said Ger
many would be glad to enter a league
to prevent war.
The German view further is indlcat-
ed as being generally opposed to inter-
national coalitions as they have exist
ed in the past on the ground that such
coalitions are opposed to the malnten.
ance of peace rather than conducive OF
it.
Today's press dispatches from Lon
don conveying the broad lntima'ion
taht the Entente allies might lnsis.
upon Belgium being Unidentified as well
as restored, aroused keen tnterest IN
Teutonic quarters where it was mol
Gated that II indemnities were to De
given those localities where damage
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26 RESCUED
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the coast from Puget sound on
her way to the Mare Island navy
yard in San Francisco bay. She
accompanied by the L. S. S.
Cheyenne and the new submarines HI
they believed the accident was caused by
the engines Of HIS becoming disabled.
Commander w. E. Howe Of the Chey-
enne directing the rescue work on shore,
said the men had been able to keep alive
by crowding beneath the coming tower
in this way escaping the chlorine gas
fumes from the batteries.
Lieut.. H. r. Bogusch, commanding the
H-3. reported that his vessel was lying
on sandy bottom, had been closed up
watertight and probably could be refloat-
ed with minor damage.
Some chlorine gas has been liberated
during the day, Lieut.. Bogusch added,
from the submarines batteries, but his
men had not suffered greatly therefrom.
All the men imprisoned in the subma-
rine suffered bruises In the pounding
which accompanied their surfforced pro-
gress up to the beach. At 10 o'clock this
morning the H-3 was more than 300 yar0s
off shore when she nosed into the sand.
When darkness came tonight she had
traversed IFS yards under pressure Of
the mountainous seas.
The progress. aided, the lieutenant said
tonight, by emptying the tanks, was the
greatest factor in saving the lives of the
crew, as her decks we're too wave-swept
at the greater depth to permit her crew
to crawl out long enough to haul aboard
a buoy line shot aboard by coast guards
from the Eureka station. Pulling out in
their cutter, the coast guard men finally
made line fast and the last man splash
ed to safety through the surf at o'clock.
Thousands Of people witnessed the rescue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Violent Liquidation
in Market on Thursday

New York, Dec. 14-Apprehension
and confusion created by the Teuton-
ic peace proposals and heightened by
vulnerable TECHNICAL conditions caus-
ed another violent outburst Of liquida-
ton in the stock market today, leaders
other than rails breaking five to ten
points with far more serious impair
ment in shares of less prominence.
The decline, reaching its climax in
the last hour, was materially assisted
by series Of bear drives which dis
lodged many weak bull accounts, and
affected what the speculative fraterni-
ty Is accustomed to call house
cleaning" Many traders were sold
out on stop loss" orders and others
were forced to accept heavy losses on
their inability to meet calls for addi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
UNIV. OF MAINE
Princeton Invites Maine to a
: Place On Football Schedule,
Causing a Big Surprise
PRESIDENT Alley GIVES
THREE TALKS IN PORT
LAND

Orono, Me-, Dec 14.-"It never rains
but It pours," says DR.. Young. physi-
cal director at the University of Maine,
when he announced yesterday that
Princeton University had written for
a game of football with Maine to be
played II possible on Sept. 20, at
Princeton, N. J. On top of the an
nouncement Of the day before that
Brown wanted game and that the
athletic board meeting next Monday
night would probably sanction the bat
tie between Maine and the Bruno
MANS, this report from Princeton is
causing comment among the students.
Having games with the Army and
Colgate. and hint from Rutgers col
leges that game was wanted and
would be appreciated between Maine
and the New Brunswick, N. j.. col
lege, and also a battle with Brown
tentatively arranged, Princeton's re-
quest came as a surprise.
President Alley Busy Man
President Robert j. Alley of the uni
versity and of the National Education
nj Association was a busy man in
Portland today, giving three educa-
tional talks this morning, one this noon
and completing his program this after
noon by addressing the meeting of the
Civic Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

The magnates had planned to hold a
two-day meeting to settle problems con-
fronting them, but decided, after a five
hour session this afternoon, to wind up
the meeting tonight.
The club owners empowered President
johnson to decide the appeal made for
the adjustment of the draft rule and the
right of the minor leagues to have a
board Of arbitration of their own to de-
eide cases involving minor league play
ers instead Of having the National Base
ball Commission hear them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Oldtown. Indiana. was the English
name Of an Indian village called Out
anink, situated on the north bank of
White river. near the present city of
Muncie. It was the temporary resi-
dence at different times Of Tecumseh
and his brother. the Phrophet. The
latter exercised great influence over
the Indians and tradition says he was
instrumental in having some of then,
burned at Oldtown for witchcraft. No
whites were burned there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Arthur N. Coombs
of Foxboro, Mass.
Dies at Bangor
from Gun Shot

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 14-Arthur N.
Coombs of Foxboro, Mass, who was &C
cidentally shot today while hunting at
Vanceboro. was brought to Bangor by
special train, where efforts were made L.
save his life. His condition was so crit
ical that he died at $50 this evening.
While assisting a companion who had
broken through the ice, Coombs passed
his gun with the muzzle pointing toward
his own body. The gun was discharged.
the bullet striking Coombs close to the
hip The other man reached shore safely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

showed the arrival of Massachusetts
National Guardsmen on the Mexican
border. and Old Glory was shown with
the result that nearly all the people in
the audience stood upon their feet and
the orchestra leader, taking his cue, led
the orchestra in playing the Star
Spangled Banner. That's a fair sample
of how Canada feels at the present
time regarding the European war;"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
tional margin.

tional margin.
Altogether it was one of the most
severe reversals of any Of the numer-
GUS bull markets which have had their
origin in the European war. Today's
extreme declines represent losses of
20 to SO points from high levels Of last
month. Rails were but slightly un-
settled, some issues in that division
closing at net gains.
Hundreds of millions Of dollars, in
Solar as represented by price quota
lions, have evaporated into thin air
as a result Of this weeks drastic reac-
ton. United States Steel alone shows
IA shrinkage of IL points at today's
lowest level from last weeks final
quotation. or about s66,000,O0O on it's
total outstanding common shares.
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Loses Life by
Freezing Near
hlillinOCket

min of Cambridge, Mass, was found
frozen to death on the tote road between
this town and Spring Brook today. Gro
min had been employed as a teamster by
the Great Northern Paper Co. and yes
terday started to walk to Spring Brook
a distance of 20 miles He was "a years
of age.