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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-20
PORTLAND YECCS
70 j n D GUILTY
ON INDICTMENT

Portland, Me-, Jan. 1.-the jury Of
the superior court was out less than
Is minutes when it arrived at YER
dict in the case tried yesterday in
which James Black, alias Boston
Shorty" and Harry Harris were ar
raigned on the indictment returned by
the grand jury charging them with
conspiracy to break and enter and
commit larceny. A verdict Of guilty
was returned against both men.
Sergeant Herman A. Haskell at the
opening Of the afternoon session of
the court testified as a finger print
expert that the gloves found on the
men were intended to be used by them
while blowing a safe and thus leave
none of their finger prints. He testi-
fed that the system of finger print
Identification was considered by scien-
fists to be so uneering in identifica-
ton of persons that there was one
chance in 81 billion of two individuals
having the same finger prints.
Attorney w. c. Whelden, who rep
resented Black and Harris, informed
the court that he would offer no evil
dence or argument.
County Attorney Berman's argu-
ment occupied about two minutes. and
he said that yeggmen must be taught
that they cannot come here, pull off
their stunts and get away. These men.
he added, are no ordinary criminals,
as shown by the care they took in
efforts to disguise their work. They
are extraordinary criminals" was the
county attorneys declaration.
Judge Connolly's charge to the jury
occupied about an hour, as this Is the
first case heard by the jury this term,
and he gave general instructions for
arriving at a verdict.
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WINTHROP CENTER

One of the seasons most enjoyable
meetings of the Mission Study class was
held Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. E. S. Woodman. The roll call
was answered by "E u C a / o n a |
Thoughts" An exercise entitled China s
Schoolmasters" was given by eight of
the ladies. Next a game of charades
was played the charades having subjects
pertaining to the countries which the
Mission Study class is studying this win
ter. The charades were very clever and
original and a great deal of fun was de-
rived from the guessing of them. This
was something entirely different from
any program the class has had and
seemed like play day in the midst of
the more serious days of study. At the
close of the afternoon delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess, Mrs.
E. S. Woodman and Mrs. kenton
Schwartz.
Mrs E. ]. Mumford went Tuesday to
Boston as a representative of the VIM
throp Center Friends church at the
yearly meeting which is being held there
Of the Friends churches of New Eng
land. She plaEs to be absent from home
about week and will visit in Boston
and vicinity.
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BELGRADE

NORTH-Arthur Alexander had the
misfortune of losing two valuable work
horses recently.
Wallace Bickford is at home for a
few days sick with a grip cold.
Mrs. Willard Gleason is in Provi-
dence, r. l., for couple of weeks as
the guest Of friends.
There is Penny social every
Wednesday evening at the Grange hall
and they are we'll sattended. Every
one seemed to have a good time and
want to go to the next one.
The Ladies' Club of 1906, North Bel
grade, was held Thursday with Mrs.
nAdelia and Villa Alexander and plans
were made for the entertainment and
supper which they are going to have
about the middle of February. The
proceeds to be used for the benefit Of
the hall There will be fancy articles,
aprons and candy for sale, also a par
cei post table. The entertainment will
consist of a farce and music. Anyone
who wishes to contribute anything can
send it to any member of the club. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs. j.
K Damren, at which date election of
officers will take place.
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new CAMPAIGN
FOR RECRu|TSBY
GREAT BRITAIN
Another Attempt to Make. VOL
untary Movement a Final
Success

London. Jan. 19.-Another great re-
eruiting campaign on voluntary lines
was inaugurated today at meeting in
Downing street between the Earl Of
Derby and the central recruiting COM
mittee. The intention is to make an
other attempt through the stimulus Of
q widespread appeal by posters and
other advertising measures to bring
such a measure Of success to the vol
untary movement that the military
service bill shall become a dead let
ter.
Lord Derby presided at the meet
ing which was attended by civilians
and military authorities Of high rank,
Labor members Of the House Of Com
mons and others interested in recruit
ing. It was decided to invite the ma
jority Of corporations to cooperate to
secure unmarried men for the service.
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WINTHROP

An interesting all-day meeting Of the
West Winthrop Grange was held Tues
day and in spite Of the extreme cold
about 50 were present. The usual bust
ness routine was transacted in the fore
noon and the subject 1.-THE Care Of the
Northern Spy Apple was discussed by
the members. In the afternoon the fol-
lowing pleasing program was carried
out: Piano solo by Addie ,Roundy; vocal
solo. L. III. Millspaugh; address, THE
Soil and the Man," by DR.. G. NJ. Twitch-
ell of Auburn; reading by George Perley.
The question What Are Some of the
Most Important Points to Be Considered
in Purchasing a Farm brought out
many interesting and practical ideas. The
discussion was opened by A.. w. Bur-
rOughs. j. B. Packard from the Mon
mouth Grange was present and gave an
instructive talk on the raising of sweet
and field corn and the best kind of seed
to plant in this climate.
At the next all-day meeting of the Win
throp Grange on Feb l the Monmouth
Grange will be present and furnish the
program in the afternoon.
AS there has been slight decline in
the price of potatoes it is unlikely that
any more will be shipped from Winthrop
for a few weeks. Several carloads have
been moved recently with prices ranging
around the 81 bushel mark
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DI Ed.
CUMBERLAND.


Portland-Jan. II, Arthur Graham,
aged SO years: Jan. II, Henry C.
Munsey of Scarboro, aged Al years
Jan. 10, Abby Allen, widow Of Hiram
L. Jones. aged II years; Jan. 1s, Leon
ard Parker. aged 81 years.
PENoBsCOT.
Old Town-Jan. II, Ephraim Spen-
GER aged SO years.
Bangor-Jan. 16, William H. Whit
temore, aged IS years.
Exeter-Jan. 10, Cornelius J. Grim
nell, aged "A years, s months
Charleston-Jan. 10, Levi Marshall,
aged "a years.
Corinna-Jan. II. Mrs. Zetta A.
Burrill.
PISCATAQUIS.
Milo-Jan. Is, Uriah B. Stubs, aged
70 years.
SAGADAHOC.
Bath-Jan. Is, George w. Leavitt,
aged So years.
WALDO.
Burnham-Jan. Is, Sarah Delilah
Perkins aged 81 years.
Troy-Jan. II, John Hillman, aged
"a years: Jan. II, NJ. v. B. Mitchell,
aged 81 years.
WASHINGTON.
Cherryfeld-Jan. IA. George WASH
ington West.
Machias-Jan. 16. Miss Ellen Muir.
ply. aged so years.
Eastport-Jan. II. Mrs. Roberta An
droWs-
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GREAT LEvEES
ARETHREATENED
IN CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles, Gals Jan. 19.-Whether
the great levees which hold the Col
orado river back from the Imperial
valley will stand until morning was a
question upon which hinged tonight
the possible fate Of human lives and
millions of dollars worth of property.
Heavy rains. moving eastward. left
most of southern California recover
ing from floods which claimed four
lives and caused damage estimated at
100000. Rains, augmenting streams
across the line in Arizona, raised the
Colorado foot by foot and tonight the
river was Juggling at its levees with
more water than had been expected.
High water at Yuama, on the bor-
der, was expected at midnight and
was estimated at 26 feet. The town
will not be in danger unless the stream
goes nine feet higher. Ten overland
trains are blocked there with the pas
sengers reported comfortable. while to
the south men toiled desperately bank
ing up the levees. Clifton and Phoe-
nix reported rising water and threat
ened floods.
Creeks and rivers in the San Ber-
nardo valley in California still were
out Of their banks tonight and many
small towns reported their light and
fuel facilities reduced or cut off. San
Diego was isolated except for wireless
communication. Grounds of the George
Junior Republic at Chino. Calf, were
reported under water, but the 80 boys
there were considered safe. Twenty
nine persons were isolated in camps
in the San Bernadino mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-20

At Foresters hall the lasters were
in conference with Labor Commission
er Eddy but appointed a. committee
Of four men to give the public the
lasters' side of the controversy. They
stated that they are receiving smaller
pay than any other factory in the val
ley for the same grade of work. They
further feel that the r. p. Hazard
Co. instead of submitting any PROPOSE
ton for them to sign should submit
a scale Of prices for them to consider,
and went back to work Tuesday ex-
pecting that this would be done ana
thus give them something to work on.
They stated that they were ready to
consider any such scale. even II the
price is not the same as they submit
ted to the company. The committee
felt to a man that, until such scale
was submitted no progress would be
made.
H. H. Stevens Of the r. p. Hazard
Co. left, for Boston on the night train
to secure help to take the places OF
the striking lasters.
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justment that in case that adjustment
is less than 50 per cent. of the prices
which have been requested on this
date that the r. p. Hazard Co. will
make present to all employees so en-
titled, of the difference between the
awarded price and SO per cent. Of the
price submitted on all work done be-
tween the morning of Jan. II. 1916, and
the date on which the arbitration
award is made.
THE lasters agree that as a whole
they will abide by these prices ard il
there Is any dissatisfaction among
their members that they will use their
influence. and individually agree not
to leave on account Of prices without
a two-weeks notice and in no case are
~ per cent. to leave in any one week
without the consent of the r. p Haz-
gard Co."
MI. Hazard stated to the reporter
that the company had asked for a
committee from the lasters to arrange
an adjustment of the scale of wages
put that the committee sent by the
iasters had no power to act, and as
natural consequence no result was ar
rived at. In turning down the first
proposition the lasters rejected.
among others. the matter Of arbitra-
ton. Later they refused, when re-
quested, to back up any price they had
talked or to submit a statement of
facts to substantiate their claims.
Wednesday the company came back
with the following proposition which
the lasters were asked to sign and
again they refused.
we. the undersigned, as employees
OF the lasting department of the r, p,
Hazard Co., shoe manufacturers of
Gardiner, Maine. hereby request that
the piece prices in our department be
re-adjusted, and in order to accom-
plIsh this we agree to appoint a COM
mittee OF six by vote, giving this COM
mittee full authority to use their own
discretion in regard to Reimbursement
OF prices, and each and all of US agree
to remain at work during such con-
ference and to abide by the final de-
cision. 1t being understood that if the
committee and the R. P. Hazard Co.
cannot agree on a satisfactory adj
justment Of prices that the matter
shall then be submitted to the State
Board Of Arbitration or a local board
of arbitration. as the committee may
elect.'
It will be noted that this last prop
osition has to do only with appoint
ment of a committee Of six Of the
lasters choosing with authority to act
in the event Of this committee failing
in reaching an agreement the appoint.
ment Of either a State or local board
Of arbitration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-20

ity, the Fairfield Potash Co.. which is
located at West Benton where the old
stone quarry was formerly conducted.
has added to it's equipment new teams.
These teams are supported for the pur-
pose Of collecting the material for the
potash. On either side Of the delivery
carts are signs bearing the inscriptions
Clarified Potash Company
Miss Maud Littleheld is confined to her
home on lower Main street by illness.
Fred Freeman is passing several days
in town at his home on lower Main
street. Mr.. Freeman is employed at Lew
iston.
Miss Doris Drew. who has been employ
ed at the Fairfield National Bank for the
past several months, has completed her
duties in that capacity.
Mrs. Flora Sinclair returned Tuesday to
Pittsfield after passing few days In
town the guest Of her mother, Mrs. Fred
o. Savage.
Mrs. Leone Gregorie is having a few
days vacation from her duties at the
Kennebec mill because Of an attack OF
the prevalent grip.
Miss Katherine Dyer. who has been
employed at c. z. Loders greenhouse for
the past several weeks, has completed
her duties there.
Miss Mary Piper and Miss Nellie Sykes
were hostesses Wednesday evening to
the members of the Embroidery Club.
The ladies attended a moving picture
show at Waterville as guests of their en-
teftainers Among those who attended
were Mrs. Ethel Crawford, Mrs. Lloyd
Sykes, Mrs Charles Speak, Mrs. A. F.
Greenleaf. Mrs. Colby Lawrence and
others.
A regular meeting of E. P. Pratt Corps,
w. r. c., was held Wednesday evening.
The routine business was carried out.
There was a good attendance.
Miss Hattie Brophy Of High street en-
tertained the members of the Younger
Set Wednesday evening. The time was
passed in the enjoyment Of specially
arranged program.
William Warren resumed his work
Wednesday at Waterville after a several
days illness. Mr. Warren is engaged in
work with the construction crew which
is at work on the warehouse for the Nc
Cormick Machinery Co.
NORTH-L. A. BOwden recently
sold four heavy work horses to Hume
& Newhall of Fairfield.
Clarence Bickford is cutting ice for
the farmers.
The Cemetery Association will give
an entertainment and supper at F. f.
Does residence on Friday evening, tho
proceeds >of which will be used in i'm
proving the cemetery.
Edmund Phillips, who is working in
this place, had the misfortune recent
ly to have a piece of steel from
wedge which he was using, fly and hit
him on the eyelid, cutting its way
through the lid.
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RECITAL
AT THE STRAND
FOR RED CROSS

The program Of the song recital that is
to be given this evening at the Strand
theatre by the Gardiner Branch Of the
Red Cross by Mrs. Lila Ormond Dennis
OF New York presents many features of
intense interest to music lovers. To such
1t will surely be a great pleasure to hear
Schubert's exquisite who Is Sylvia"
rendered as Mrs. Dennis will render it. 1t
will be delightful to hear old favorites
like "Loch Lomond' and Purcell's lovely
ballard Passing Bye and other songs
such as Bemberg's Chant Hindoo' and
Massenet's "Ouvre ties yeux bleus" to
many of the audience. Old and new alike
all seem to be perfectly sung and cannot
fail to give great delight. The follow
ing is the program as it will be rendered:
(a) Chant Hindoo, Bemberg
b) Papillons, Chausson
(c) Novsmbre, Tremisot
(d) Ouvre tes yeux bleus. Massenet
(a) Loeb Lomond, Old Scotch
(b( Passing Bye, Purcell
ICY Who Is Sylvia? Schubert
(a) Nal, Hahn
o. Strophes, Holmes
(c) A TOT, Bemberg
(a) Japanese Death Song, E. c. Sharp
o. Lady Spring, Victor Harris
(c) Song of the Slave Girl. S. c. Colburn
(d The DANA, Chadwick
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BANDITS
WOUND AMERICAN
In RAID ON CAMP

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 19.--The Parnal
camp of the Alvarado Mining Co. was
raided by Villa bandits, who killed the
Chinese cook, wounded the Waterman,
who was said to be an American. and
looted the company's store, according
to reports received here by mining
company officials today.
Fifteen foreigners remained in Par
raj according to refugees who arrived
here day or two ago, but the adyices
received by the mining company Off
Gals did not indicate that any Of these
had been molested.
Three of the richest mining camns
in the State of Chihuahua are in the
vicinity of the region where the ban
dts now are active. Santa Barbara
tie camp Of the American Smelling and
Refining Co., is IA miles from the AL
varado company's property in PARA,
Twelve miles west are the properties
OF the Mines Co, of America When
the bandits left Parral they went to-
ward Santa Barbara, it was said. Fiji
ty-five miles west Of Parral is a great
dam which supplies $4,000 horsepower
to the various mining companies. At
the Alvarado Co., mines there is a vaul,
considered strong against assault. It
Is cave of granite, reinforced by
wall II feet thick. consisting Of rail-
road iron filled in with concrete. No
information has been divulged concern
ing the amount of bullion of this vault
out the average shipment heretofore
mas been 100000 per month.
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ICEBORO

Fred w. S. Blanchard of Bath passed
the weekend in town on business con-
nected with his farm.
A flock of geese was seen sailing
north, over the river, the latter part
of last week. They formed the letters
v and L while flying and we wondered
if it meant very late" and whether it
was late in arriving or departing. Sun
day there was also a flock Of six or
eight crows flying over and around our
deserted garden spot.
Sliding parties are out every evening
now, as it is not frequent occurrence
that such fine sliding and a lovely
moon happen at the same time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-20

The sword is the costliest single arti-
Gle in the equipment subaltern officer
of the British army must buy, and
since under present conditions this
weapon is worn only when royalty re-
views the troops that form Of celebra-
ton is proving none too welcome in the
new armies. Presumably grandchil-
dren Of veterans 60 years or so hence
will weep over the dear little rusty tin
can in which the old hero carried his
bouillon to the battle line at Mons.
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n. Y. THEATRICAL
N EN- ARRESTED
BY THE BRITISH
Isaac Rose Taken from Liner
with Trunk of German
Literature

London. Jan. 19.--Isaac Rose, a New
York theatrical man. former husband
Of Madame Sashareto the dancer, was
removed by the British authorities
from the liner Rotterdam at Falmouth
today with a trunk loaded with Ger
man war literature, it is charged. Rose
according to the authorities, was in
possession of three American passports,
one of which was much out of date
the second issued May 80. 1919 in The
Dutch East Indies and the third up 10
date. These passports will be turned
over to the American embassy and if
nothing wrong is found with them they
will be permitted to proceed, but the
trunk will be retained by the British
authorities.
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ODD FELLOWS
INSTALLATION

At the regular meeting Of Canton
Evergreen. No. IL, I. o. o. F., Wednes-
day evening. the P. M. degree was con-
ferred on class of candidates after
which the recently elected officers were
installed. The ceremony was conducted
by Col S. D. Soule and Major w. B.
Lehman, assisted by Capt. Archie
Drake. The officers were: Capt. C. L..
Cushman; Lieut.. F. p. Collins; ensign,
o. D. Sprague; clerk, H. G. Coombs,
and accountant, Ralph B. Dale. A buff
fet lunch was served after the exer-
cises.
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Bates COLLEGE
Baseball Prospects Better tn,
Usual at This Time
of Year

Baseball practice was started :. !.
cage Wednesday under the diro.,;'.'
OF Coach Purinton and Cant Law,
Ihis is somewhat later than in rsos,.
years as the candidates have hs.,
working out with Coach RYAN NJ ~.
track team for conditioning purposs
by the adoption of this new pIan II.
men nave become hardened and in IA.
pest possible condition. The s,ua,i0,
Tor the coming year looks ROSY to al
even II graduation robbed the coller
OF some of her stars. Monte" Noors
Ialbot, Fuller and Butler leave Soma
big holes to fill in, but in Harvey and
Maxim from NJ. c. L., Talbot las,
years captain Of Gardiner High and
Purvere, southpaw HEAVIER from
providence. r. l., Bates has one Of tbs
pest quartets ever entered in the in.
stltution. Harvey is one of the hest
known players in this State, having
starred on the Augusta Trolley Leagu,
team for three years as pitcher and
hrst baseman. He will probably be d..
Feloped into a first sacker il ths
pitching CORPS shows up well.
Coach Ryan has weeded out his re.
lay candidates and but 10 have been
retained to fight for positions The B
"A. A. games are less than three week.
away and he must devote most Of bis
tlme to select a quartet which at pres.
ent looks to be a difficult task. Thu
men who We're retained are CAPT
Boyd, Connors, Drew. Davis, Ken.
nedy, Quimby, Purvere. Lawrenu
Snow and Baker. The first five seen
to be the logical candidates.
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Ran Fur Pelts

A. G. Robinson now has in his store
a few fur pelts that are quite rareties.
Perhaps the most so is a silver grey
fox pelt that was recently shot in the
vicinity Of Richmond. Another is that
of what is called d black coon skin.
This, too. was shot in this vicinity
and aside from its color, which is very
rich. is also exceptionally large and
heavy. He also has two Of the genuine
Alaska fox pelts. These are of the same
color of the native fox but about twice
the weight of these. both the fur and
hide being much heavier and thicker.
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PITTSTON

Edward Alexander of Richmond n
the guest Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs En-
est Foye.
The Neighborhood Whist Club met la
week on Tuesday and Saturday evening
at the homes of Herman Scott and Altt
Cults.
The Riverside Club meeting for TN
week is appointed to be with Mrs. Mar
garet Booker.
A. e. Lord and j. Rafter went on
fishing trip last week with some success
Miss Muriel Rollins, who is attenGal
school in Gardiner, passed the week Ell
at her home here.
EAST-Mr and Mrs. F. w Mansir Vs'
business visitors Tuesday in GardnS
and Augusta.
Mrs. ]. G. Longfellow Of Augusta, vi
has been the guest of her sister, MIS- v
E. Seekins, for a few days, returns
Tuesday to her home.
Joseph Jones returned Wednesda!
his home in Sheepscot after pass'ns
few days at the home of w. S. Clea''
in this village.
Schools in town will close the WIN
term Friday. Jan. q.
The village school was closed .H0'. =,
and Tuesday of this week OWING =,
illness, of the teacher, w. e. SeeKins' >.
usual sessions will be resumed Wedn"
day. g.,
A social dance will be given al ro''
hall Friday evening, Jan. Il :.
George Stuart of Gardiner passeu
week end with his family IN li''S p' 4,
The conditions Of w. 5. Ciea'e'' -
has been SO very Ill for several i''''
remains unchanged.
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Lewiston, Me-, Jan. 19.-Edward A.
Butler Of Rockland was elected prea-
dent Of the Maine League OF Loan and
Building Associations at the 18th an
nual convention in the Chamber OF
Commerce here today. The other off-
GERS are: Vice president. Perham >.
Head Of Waterville: secretary-treas-
urer, Harry F. Thompson Of Bruins
wick; executive committee, Herbert c.
Quimby Of Bangor, Norman H. Fay OF
Dexter, John J. Frye Of Portland. John
l.. Readc Of Lewiston and John Whit
ney of Ellsworth.
DR.. Files Of Bowdoin College and DR..
Tubbs of the Bates College faculty
spoke to the delegates on prepared
ness" 1t was the opinion Of both these
men that everyone should lend his per-