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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
Heard Small Say
"Cood-bye"But Did
Not See Mrs. Small
Testimony of Man Who Drove S on Stock
Broker to Station on Day Woman
Was Killed and Home
Burned

who drove him to the station could cor
roborate this, he claimed. George Ken
nett the driver, in his testimony stated
that Small bade goodbye" to someone
he did not see.
Elements of the prosecutions case made
public for the first time today We're the
testimony of Sheriff Chandler that he
found in the defendants handbag an
itemized inventory of his home and its
furnishings with values listed careful
ly, and the statement of L. c. Con-
ner, principal of the high school and a
friend of Small, that the cord which
strangled Mrs. Small resembled closely
that which her husband had used to CON
troll the tiller on his motorboat DR.. B.
Frank Horne, the medical referee. said
he had found parts of Mrs. Smalrs body
covered with q substance that looked like
melted resin a portion of the body haa
been removed to determine the nature of
this substance, he said. Under cross-ex-
animation. Er. f. ". Hodsdon. a for
mer medical referee. said the use of resin
might tend TO make destruction OF the
body complete, but the process would be
a slow one.
The hearing. which was before Judge
Charles ;. Miles, who will decide the
question whether Small shall be held for
the grand jury, was conducted in the pub
lie hall in this village. used at other
times as a dance hall. 1t was crowded
with persons who came from all surround
ing countryside.
Fred E. Bean. a guide, who found much
Of Mrs. Small's jewery in the ruins, said
1t was his duty to guard the ruins, and
counsel for Small inquired whether any
thing unusual had occurred while he was
on watch. Several nights, Bean testified,
he had seen strange light flash 100 feet
from the house, and thought he heard
footsteps. Investigation however. had
failed to reveal anyone in the vicinity,
he stated.
The testimony of Charles A. White, who
sold Small his home on the lake shore two
years ago, was marked by Judge Miles
only ruling of the session. He barred
from the testimony, on motion of counsel
for the defence, a question as to what
price Small paid for the property.
| DR.. Horne told of the condition of the
body when it was found. The head, he
said, was covered with mask of two
LAYERS Of cloth, which had been bound BY
a cord running from the double moose
that encircled the neck over the face to
the back OF the neck. This part Of the
rope was burned he testified. although a
pool of water preserved the evidence OF
the cord on the neck itself. Strangula
ton caused death, according to the med
ical referee. He introduced the cord as
an exhibit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

Mountain View, y. H., Oct. 5.-The
circumstances on which the state and
county authorities base the charge Of
murder against Frederick L. Small, a
former Boston stock broker, because of
the death of his wife. Florence 4.
Small. week ago. were outlined in
the district court here today. The char
red body of Mrs. Small was found in
the ruins of her home on the shore of
Ossipee lake bearing evidence that she
had been beaten, shot and stranglcd,
and the house set on fire to conceal
the crime
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

The Franconia was being used az A.
British transport. She was "A vessel OF
$3.50 tons gross and was built in 1910
Her maiden voyage was between Liver
pool and Boston in February, 1911.
The Franconia was 625 feet long, ~
feet wide and displaced $4,000 tons.
When she was built she was consider
ed one of the most comfortable steam
ers of the Cunard Line. A striking fea-
ture of the saloon appointments was
the absence Of state rooms on the boat
deck. which was devoted to promenade
lounge and smoking room. The vessel
was nicknamed the bath ship" mas
much as she had more bathrooms and
showers than the Mauretania, this
equipment being installed for the ben
eft of passengers bound for long
cruises in the Mediterranean.
The steerage of the F'ranconia was
considered the best appointed of any
steamer carrying third class passen-
gers The old idea Of steerage COM
partments had been eliminated and
state rooms, capable Of accommodating
four six and eight persons, had been
installed in her.
June, 1915, announced that she had
been chartered to carry British troops
to the DardanelleS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

Three Jocs all of French Canadian
extraction. and all from Limestone,
are in trouble, the United States gov
eminent charging that they are guilty
of smuggling whiskey and horse and
wagon at Limestone on Oct l. The
respondents, Joseph Theriault. Joseph
Michaud and Joseph Jandreau, were
arraigned before United States Com
missioner Charles H. Reid Jr., We'd
nesday at Bangor, and all pleaded
guilty. Theriault and Jandreau were
released on recognizing the sum of
5000. but Michaud was committed to
Jail in default of bail. They were ar
rested by United States Deputy Mar
shall Eugene l.. Harmon of Saccarappa
and the witnesses were George A.
phair, United States deputy collector
of customs. and Philip A. Phair, both
of Limestone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
CONTENTION OF
> DEFENSE AT THE
BOSTON TRIAL
Declares Limitations
Placed on Sherman
Act Make Agriculture
al Organizations and
Members Inaccessible
Under Alleged Con-
spiracy

Boston, Oct. 5.-Members of agricul-
tural organizations like the Aroostook
Potato Shippers Association share
immunities from the Sherman law SIM
ilar to those said to be enjoyed by la
Dor organizations under the Clayton
act according to the contention of the
defense in the case of the five men,
bers of the -Aroostook association who
are on trial here charged with con-
spiracy to restrain trade in the Aroos
took potato industry in violation of
the Sherman antitrust act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
B. & M. to Apply for
Increased Rates as
Result 8-Hour Law
Hustis Announces Action to Follow Determina-
ton Of Meaning of New Law in
Application and Scope

all discussions of the enactment of the
"eieht-hour law and its increased wage
costs it was made evident that such adj
ditional wage costs must be transferred
TO the public in the form of increased
rates if this need of suitable transporta-
ton were to be met. 1t will, therefore.
be the intention of Your management to
make application to the usual tribunals
for increased rates when the effect OF
the application of the law is known"
Operating revenues of s52,075,42S were
S. i023 79, or II per cent. more than last
year. and were the greatest in the history
of the railroad" according to the report.
The unprecedented volume of freight
traffic and earnings was due largely to
the abnormal conditions incident to the
war in Europe and to diverted traffic dur
ing the general freight congestion in east
ern territory"
Passenger revenue was given IS s15,-
O2S317. a decrease of s134,710. This
part of the railroads business" the
President stated, has been diSappoint-
ing. For several years the passenger
revenue has shown downward trend.
1t was hoped that new passenger tar
ifs would effect some lmpr oNement,
but the results have not met eXpecta-
tions. The schedules as finally APPROX
ed by the various commissions do not
produce the expected. if indeed they
produce any substantial increased reve-
nues.
Operating expenses of s3o,19T,5S9
showed an increase of S2SS.lS7, or o.S
per cent. over last year. The operat-
ing ratio the percentage of operating
revenues taken by operating eXpenses)
was 69.51 as compared with 1874 year
ago
The railroads freight car equipment
was insufficient, President Hustis re-
ported to take care of the unusually
heavy freight traffic of the past year.
1t was necessary therefore. to use a
larger number of freight cars owned
by other railroads. paying therefor the
customary per diem rental which In
cludes ordinary repairs. This item
amounted to s2,o74,24S for the year. an
increase of sS77,9oS over the previous
year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
CANDIDATES OF
MASSACHUSETTS
PROHIBITIONISTS

Boston, Oct. 5.-The Prohibition
party, at its state convention today,
adopted platform and nominated
candidates to appear on the state
ticket with Chester r. Lawrence of
Boston, candidate for governor, and
Alfred H. Evans of Hadley, candidate
for lieutenant governor. who were
chosen at the primaries. The candi-
dates named today are: For secretary
of state, Willard 0. Wylie of Beverly;
for state treasurer. William E. Marks,
of Worcester; for auditor. Myron T.
Smith of Springfield; for attorney gen.
eral, Frank Auchter of Boston. The
candidates below lieutenant governor
failed of nomination at the primaries
because of alleged Irregularities in
their papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

New York, Oct. 5.-Vance c. Nc
Cormick, chairman of the Democratic
National Committee, announced late
today that he had been served with a
summons in a suit for $4,000 brought
against him by jeremiah OLeary,
ciety. Mr. Mccormick said he had not
been appraised, however, OF the charges
upon which the suit was based Mr..
O'Leary. in a statement Issued soon af-
forwards, declared that his purpose in
instituting the action was Ito find out
first whether hyphenism, so-called, is
libellous and second. whether it is in
consistent with AmericanIsm'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
annual MEETING
OF NJ AINE BIBLE
S0C'Y. THURSDAY

Portland, Me, Oct. AT the annual
the secretary reported that more Bibles
had been distributed by the society this
year than in any previous year since its
organization 1T years ago. Requests
amounting TO $1,000 were received during
the year. officers chosen were: Presi-
dent, Horace Purinton, Waterville; secre-
tary K. T. Garland Portland; treasurer
Oman ..uams, Portland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
Defense's Case

Herbert Parker counsel for the de-
Tense in his address to the jury today,
explained in detail the Sherman law
and the limitations placed on it by
the Clayton act which he said, made
labor and agricultural organiza tons
and their members immune from
charges of restraining trade. The
Aroostook Potato Shippers Associa-
ton, he said, would be shown to be in
essence a protective organization and
within the provisions of the Clayton
act
Counsel stated that agriculture
meant not only the tilling of the soil
and long hours Of labor in the field, but
marketing of the product as well. The
members of the association, he declar-
ed, were actual potato growers in the
fields of northern Maine, who were
forced by reason of frequent imposl-
ton on them by the city merchants, to
Organize for mutual benefit and pro-
Ftection.
He told the jury that they must con-
SLuST whether lIOsc dttuStu VI icStt VII
ing trade had the power to control the
potato industry and that If these men
did not possess this power the alleged
conspiracy was Inadequate The MEM
bers Of the Aroostook Association, he
asserted, controlled only about one
tenth of the area of farm lands suit
able TO the production of the so-called
.Aroostook potato. He also contended
that the practice of the association of
listing undesirable dealers was a per-
fectly lawful protective measure.
The defense called Carl c. King Of
Caribou, Me, one of the five defend
ants, and president of the association
as its first witness. He said that the
association was formed in 1901 be-
cause the growers thought they We're
being trimmed" in marketing their
products, and believed that in union
there was strength.
In September 1914, the association
was re-organized. he testified. chiefly to
handle matters with the federal gov
eminent and 10 bring about better ar
rangements with the railroads. In Oc-
tober 1t was decided to place agents in
Boston and New York to handle all
complaints and try to make satisfac-
toy adjustments between shippers and
receivers Edward II. Doyle and II. w
Sylvester, TWO of the defendants, were
engaged for this work, he said. Each
member was assessed % cents for every
car he shipped and this was raised to
so cents later on. he said. This money
paid the expenses of the association
President King will resume his testi-
mony tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
Names Members of
Board to Inquire into
the Eighth our Law
President Announces Selection of G e h a S,
Clark and Rublee to Study Situation

Omaha, Neb. oct 5.-Formal announce
ment was made here today that President
Wilson has selected Major General
Goethals, Commissioner Clarke of the In
terstate Commerce Commission and
George Rublee OF the Trade Commission
as members of the board created by Con-
gress to investigate the railroad eight
hour law.
While the law does not go into effec,
until Jan. l. the President decided the
members of the board to give a close
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

Rumanlans Retreat
Although there is some divergence
in the official reports from Sofia and
Bucharest, concerning the fate of the
force of Rumanians which was thrown
across the Danube into Bulgaria, the
fact is patent, according to a Bucha-
rest communication, that they have
ceased their demonstration. Bucharest
adds that the Rumanians withdrew to
the left bank of the Danube but Sofia
asserts that the battlefield in northern
Bulgaria between Rustichuk and Tur-
tukai, where they crossed the river, is
covered with Rumanian dead as the
result of their forced speedy retire
ment back to their own soil.
All attempts of the Rumanians and
Russians to advance in Dobrudja have
been frustrated by counter attacks of
the Teutonic Allies. Thirteen cannon
have fallen into the hands of the Rus
slams and Rumanians in this region. In
Pennsylvania the Rumanians have
captured near Parajd Austro- German
fortifications after a battle that lasted
three days. Near Dekokten, north of
Hatszeg mountains, the Rumanians are
reported by Berlin as in retreat, but it
is admitted by the Berlin war office
that the invaders have made another
gain in the Orosova sector.
A submarine Of the Teutonic Allies
has sent to the bottom in the Mediter-
ranean the Cunard liner Franconia.
which was being used transport.
No troops were on the steamer and only
- of the crew of 800 are missing.
Forces of the Entente Powers have
derived their line to within IL miles
of Mona stor. Serbia. and occupied the
town of Buff. On the eastern part of
the Macedonian front the occupation of
Yenikeui, near the Struma river, by
the British is admitted by Berlin, Like
wise, Berlin comedies the taking by
the Entente forces of Nidje mountain.
east of Monastir. The Italians have
captured several additional towns in AL
bania Considerable fighting has again
taken place in Asiatic Turkey, where
along the coastal region Russian land
forces, in cooperation with their fleet
have made advances on a wide front.
nficting heavy losses on the Turks
and capturing arms ammunition and
supplies says Petrograd. Constantine
pie reports the repulse Of the British in
an attempt to advance along the Eu-
pirates front near NaZiriyeh.
Little fighting except by the artillery
Of the belligerents is taking place in
the Austro-Italian theatre. A similar
situation exists on the western front in
France
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

study to the entire situation. General
Goethals, who will act as chairman of
the board, obtained the Presidents con-
sent recently to resign as governor Of
the Panama Canal Zone. He arrived in
this country recently with the under
standing that he would not return to the
canal.
MIR Rublee was rejected once by the
Senate as q member of the Federal Trade
Commission. but is serving recess APP
pointment given him by the President He
is from New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
Russians Reporting Successes
in Volhynia and Galicia--The
Rumanians Withdraw to Left
Bank of Danube
ENTENTE LINES
WITHIN TWELVE
MILES M0NASTIR

With the Russians still vigor-
ously attacking the Austro- Ger
mans in Volhynia west of Lutsk,
and thence along the whole front
to the Dniester in Galicia, EN-
peror William has started for the
front of General Won Linsingen
near Lutsk. where the principal
fighting is taking place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
MAINE OFFICER IS
CHOSEN AS AIDE
TO COL. SL0CUM

Portland, Me, oct 5.-Information has
been received here from Laredo, Texas,
that Lieut.. Spauldng Bisbee, Co B, Sec
ond Maine Infantry, has been signally
honored by being selected by Colonel
Slocum, commanding officer of the bri-
gade which includes the Maine troops,
as his personal aide. Lieut.. Bisbee has
been in the National Guard of the State
of Maine for the past two years as a"
officer OF the Rumford company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
Claim Russian Victories

AT various places in this sector and
in Galicia Petrograd asserts that the
Austro- Germans have been defeated.
Berlin, however. takes issue with the
Russian war Office statement and de-
clares that the only point where the
Russians reached the Teutonic lines
was north of Zubitno, and that here
they later were driven out of the cap
tllrod ppgitionc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

SCHOONER FOUNDERS
OFF LoU|SBURG, c. B.

Halifax. y. s., Oct 5.-The American
schooner Grace Davis, 325 tons register.
with a cargo of wood pulp from Port
Midway, y. s, for Europe, foundered
yesterday of Louisburg, c. B. The cap
tain and crew were saved The Grace
Davis was built at Yarmouth. Maine. in
1873.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability OF
the Arm you're trading with is the first
11onsideraticn. We have been in the
: LWelry business right here on Lisbon
u. S. years and guarantee every article
sold In our store to be exactly as repre-
Fsented: We also guarantee our prices to
be as low Cor lower) as any other reliable
Jewelry House in Maine,
Watches, Diamond Rings, Wedding
Rings. Seal Rings. Silverware for the
liable, and all sorts of beautiful ana
Gift articles, o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
Boston Forecast

Boston. Oct. 5.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Friday fair: Saturday
fair and somewhat cooler: moderate
southwest TO west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

Boston, Oct, 5.-Announcement that
the Boston q Maine Railroad would APP
ply for Increased rates of transporta-
ton as result of the "eight-hour law
was made today by James H. Hustis,
president and temporary receiver Of tie
road, in his annual report to the stock
holders.
The executive took occasion to state
that failure of the efforts to effect d
financial reorganization brought about
receivership of the property.
The balance sheet of the road as Of
June 80 last. showed an excess Of liza
bilities over assets of 42,S95,370. as
compared with So. $3.50, an lS,t72,-
36l in the two previous reports. Cash
in the treasury totalled sS,360.177, ac-
cOrdng to the report
Commenting on the statement of OPP
Grating efficiency Mr.. Hustis reported
that it Was doubtful whether this sat
isfactory showing in transportation ex-
penses can be maintained because of
increas sing cost of fuel and other sup
plies. and higher wages already grant
ed, and further adjustments now under
consideration"
EXISTING SiheuuleS OF passenger
rates, recently revised do not produce
the expected, if indeed they produce
any. substantial increased revenues" he
said.
"Greater use of the automobile con-
timllcs to have its effect on passenger
traffic"
AS tc Eight Hour Law
Referring to the eght-hour law, Pres
ident Hlustis said
The meaning of the law in it's appll-
cation and scope, as well as its constitu-
tionality are at the present time III
doubt, but the effect of substituting eight
hours for 10 hours as the basic day would
be to increase wages materially without
restricting the hours of service
If railroads ale hereafter to furnish
suitable transportation service, it IS eVi.
dent that their credit must be such as
will admit of raising of funds for neCes-
sary improvements and development The
experience of the past few years has fur
nished ample evidence Of this need. In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Fair Friday; fair and cooler
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
Drew's Reliable Jewe|rv Store

Established 1916 years ago!
70 Lisbon Street. Lewiston. Ne
ect1d1W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
THE WEATHER

Fair Friday; fair and cooler Sat.
urday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

You do not experiment
when you place your ad in
the kennebec Journal
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Rumanians Retreat

tured positions.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-10-30

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