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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
STELLA DUNDAS IS
GUILTY IN SEARCH
AND SEIZURE CASE
Given Jail Sentence But Appeals
to April Term of Court
Trefle Breton Arraigned for
Brutally Beating His Five
Year-Old Daughter Celina and
Gets Suspended Sentence

The business of the municipal court
at its Tuesday session included two
cases, that of Mrs. Stella Dundas of
the Togus district, who was before the
court to answer to the charge of search
and seizure of intoxicating liquor in
tended for illegal sale, and that of
Trefe Breton of Royal Park to answer
TO the charge of assault on his 5-year-
old daughter Celina Breton.
The case of Mrs. Dundas was heard
first. 1t will be remembered that the
case grew out Of a visit Monday to the
Dundas place on the Thomaston road.
by Sheriff HARDWOOD and Deputy Sher-
if Henry McCausland, on which occa-
sion they found a hide" in the Dun
das barn and in the hide a half pint OF
liquor, besides empty bottles Of the
quart, pint and half pint sizes.
When arraigned Tuesday morning
Mrs. Dundas was represented by Her
bert Locke and by his advice waived
the reading of the warrant and pleaded
not guilty. County Attorney w. H.
Fisher appeared for the State The tes-
timony of the county officers told of
the search Of the Dundas place and of
in it. the hide being under the floor of
the barn and we'll concealed by wood,
sawdust and chips. Mrs. Dundas also
took the stand and her testimony in
the main was complete denial of any
knowledge of the presence of the hide.
At the conclusion of the hearing the
court found the respondent guilty and
imposed sentence Of 500 and costs
or 60 days in Jail and in default of nav
ment 60 days additional, from which
an appeal was taken and bonds fur
nished in the sum of 5000 for appear
ance at the April term Of the superior
court.
The case of Trefe Breton, in which
Mrs. Ada F. Hunt, the State agent for
me prevention of cruelty to children
was the complainant. brought to the
attention OF the court one Of the worst
acts of cruelty that the court has been
called to pass upon. Mrs Hunt had
called at the Breton house about q
week ago in response to a complaint
that a child had been abused there INT
was unable at the time to find one IN
mat condition. 1t was alleged, however.
!ater. that on the occasion Of Mrs.
Hunts visit the child in question had
been concealed in a closet.
The real condition Of affairs was
brought to light Monday afternoon by
Officer Michael Bolduc Of the police
force, who reported the little girls con-
dition to City Marshal Tyler and to judge
Lancaster of the municipal court, with
the result that the police officer went
with Mrs. Hunt to the Berton house,
where the little girl was found and taken
to the judges office at City hall Trene
Breton, the child's father was arreste !
and locked up in the police station The
little girl was examined and was found
to be black and blue on the right arm and
practically all over the body from her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
KENT'S hill NOTES

| The last week of the winter term
has begun with all energies directed
towards rank betterment in the few
remaining days. Both teachers and
students alike are busy making the re-
view work effective for Wednesday
and Thursday will be devoted to final
examinations. The juniors are busy
however preparing for their annual
prize speaking exhibition to be held on
Wednesday evening at 7.3O in Deering
chapel.
School closes Thursday at noon. On
the following evening U'riday the
23d) there will he a big alumni re-
union in Boston at Hotel Westminster.
Professor Newton and Mrs. Morse and
others of the faculty are to be present
and several of the students from that
vicinity will also attend. The Port
land banquet usually held on Thurs
day night has been postponed to April
14th.
Robert O'Brion of Boston, a student
of the Seminary has just received
notification of his successful passing
of the rigid examinations required for
enrolment on the Massachusetts
Nautical Training School Ship,
Ranger" During the past year at
the Seminary he has directed his work
towards this special career. He will
sail on the 18th of April with the best
wishes Of his schoolmates and teach
ers.
Word has just been received in a
letter addressed to John Chase of
kent's Hill of the illness in France of
Frank Smith '0S. He is a captain in
the ambulance and hospital service
there and his sickness not considered
serious, is the result of exposure while
on overtime duty. He was not of the
most popular men at Kent's Hill while
a student here and has aided at differ
ent times in coaching the Seminary
baseball and football teams since
graduation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

Any electric power charter that Is
headed for the office of Governor
Milliken without having an amend
ment forbidding the transmission OF
power out of the State is sure to find
itself in the danger zone.
Governor Millken doesn't say he
will torpedo such a bill. Nor does he
say he will veto the measure. His re-
mark is:
II hope no electric power charter
will be presented to me for approval
without such an amendment"
That the water powers of the State
should be conserved for the people OF
Maine Is one Of the most vital ques-
tons now before the Legislature, In
the opinion of the Chief Executive.
1T is the present policy OF the State
of Maine to forbid transmission out
side the State of electric power gen.
Grated within the State" Governor
Milliken remarked Tuesday in dis
cussing this matter. This has been
expressed in the general law passed in
1909.
THE State ought to proceed as rap
idly as possible to acquire full knoWl-
edge of its water powers. A definite
policy should then be determined upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

On Monday evening an election OF Of
ficers was held by the 9th Co. Coast
Artillery, N. G. S. NJ, of Lewiston, in
the armory in that city and among the
officers to be elected was Sergeant
Charles f. Washburn, who has been
employed in this city since the arrival
Of the I'd Maine Regiment from the
Texas border last fall. He holds Ions
and enviable record. having enlisted
July 10, 1909, in Co. /. LIST Infantry. n.
G.. S. NJ, and was appointed quarter
master sergeant on Aug. /, 1910. The
same year he qualified as expert rifle
man and has qualified every year since
that time, being also a pistol expert in
1910. Feb. Is. 1912, he was retired to
duty sergeant and received his honor
able discharge July IS, 1912, but enlist
ed again on March 2, 1914, being pro-
NOTED to corporal and sergeant. He
again was honorably discharged March
l. 1917, and re-enlisted the next day. At
present he holds the following rating:
Gun commonader, gun pointer, plotter
observer, second and first class gun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

Even the kids in the streets are now
feeling the effects Of the European War
situation, for this spring they are0Nn-
able to obtain a number of the varie-
ties of marbles commonly used IN their
marble games. The shortage is chiefly
felt in the diminished supply of ten
ners" and "tkirtyers." which cannot be
obtained for love nor money. as they
are one of the innumerable made In
Germany" products which used to be
so easy to obtain and now are rarer
than white blackbirds. The kids are
disconsolate, they are forced to use
their treasured classics AMI "hlood
alleys" in place Of the common types
formerly used, one result Of the short
age being a decrease in the playing
for keeps" which is generally induced
in. So maybe it's all for the best, who
knows?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
TOWN ELECTIONS

NOBLEBORO-Officc elected: Clerk,
j. c. Orion; selectmen, j. Il. MulilSa1'
Ernest McGray, Frank A. Coombs; treas
urer, J. A. Perkins; auditor r. J. Frost
member school committee, Il. A. Dunbar
Appropriations: Roads, $500 schools
s14GO town officers, $500; incidental, S2oo'
moths, $50.
CONCORD-selectm r. Boyington
c. G.. Cool, Lester Morris; town clerk T.
@. Nittum; treasurer. T. Is. Morris; tax
collector. +. A. Williams; school commit
Chester Robinson Money appropriated
Schools. $500; highways, $500; support or
poor $50; town debt and interest soo''
miscellaneous. 500.
observation-disclosures p. II. Bowers
C. +. Rhodes, f. Stewart Orbeton; town
clerk, w. F. Dillingham;; treasurer Ever
EFT S Merrill; tax collector w. A. PAU;
school committee Charles =, cresorE'
Money appropriated, s25.15.7S; schools
$3.50 highways, SS012: support Of poor.
1920: incidentals s1500; outstanding bills,
$1,000; interest. $3.50; water, Sl49o; fre De
partment. $500; brown tail moths, $50;
cutting bushes. s125; Memorial day. $50;
cemeteries, $500; library, $500; hose $3.50;
fish weirs, $50: lights, s13SS-7S; town debt.
$1,000; standards for sealer, Sis; Wall.
Burgess estate S2oo
TROY-Moderator l.. l.. Rogers: clerk,
!. l.. Bagley; selectmen. Frank Rollins,
Frank Seaver, Med. Fernald; treasurer.
Harold Gowen; collector, Fred Wingate
school committee. Clair Stone; auditor. A.
I, Estes. Appropriations: Roads and
bridges. $500: town charges, $3.50: State
road $3.50; schools, $500; school books,
s900. repairs on school buildings. $500;
salary of Superintendent, S133; buttons
sSOO. town debt $500.
DAMARISCOTTA = Selectmen, x. NJ.
Dunbar. f. F. Metcalf. G. w. Singer
town clerk. Henry l.. Adams; treasurer,
= +. Philbrook; tax collector, Emerson
Hilton; school committee. J. T. Hatch, J.
+ Barstow. j. +. Chapman. Money APP
propriated: Total. $3.50; schools, $3.50;
highways. 1920; support of poor. $3.50.
FRANKLIN-Selectme w. f. Brag-
don, c. j. Murch. G. L. Dyer; town clerk,
ID. S. Donnell town agent, s. s. Scam
mon: treasurer B. A. Blaisden: tax col
lector, Z. W. Hastings; school commit
tee. S. r. Scammon. Money appropriated,
s634o.
MT observation-disclosures, z. A. Hodg-
don, F. G. Squirting. John c. Clement;
town clerk, w. S. Holmes; town auditor,
w c. d. Candage; treasurer and tax
collector. NJ. r. Ober; school commit
tee A. c. Fernald. Money appropriate
ed. about 0000; schools. S12650; high
ways, 1884: support Of poor, $1,000:
lights $1600: fire department. $500; sewers,
s3075; police $1,000; oiling, $3.50; interest.
$1,000.
NEWCASTLE - Selectmen. Ward L.
Shattuck, Austin H. Laler MURRAY Ry-
der: town clerk. Frank NJ. Wade; treas
urer. Joel p. Huston; tax collector, A. B.
school committee, l.. p Boyd
Money appropriated. s10S93: schools, SITE;
highways. $500; support of poor, s1oO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
SEARSPORT MAN ON
ILL-FATED ILLINOIS

Searsport, Me-, March 20.-(Special)
Harry J.. Mason of Searsport was on
the steamship Illinois when she was
sunk at o'clock Sunday morning, go
ing from London to Port Arthur
Texas. in ballast. Mr. Mason went as
second officer. He was born in Sears
port and has always lived here.
He is general favorite, and has
many friends with whom he has been
in communication. Letters from him
show that his courage was good, even
though he thought they might never
reach shore. 1t has been reported that
all of the crew on the Illinois were
saved, but there will be much anxiety
until Mr.. Mason is heard from. The
following letter from him to F. b.
Smith of this town, was sent from
Port Arthur: Feb. Sd, 1917. Mr.. f. B.
Smith. Dear friend: We are loaded
and ready for sea, but the company is
holding us here in Port Arthur, wait
ing to see what the U. S. is going to
do about breaking with Germany.
There are wild rumors about war
down here. We know that Germany
has told L. S. that they will sink all
ships going to England, and if they do
break off, we shall probably come up
North somewhere. Later-4 p. NJ.
Just received telegram that L. S. had
broken off diplomatic relations with
Germany. Have not had any orders
to sail yet. Feb. 16. 1917, Port Arthur.
Just got orders to proceed to Eng
land, and we shall sail tomorrow. I
hope we get through o. K. but we
can't tell Will write as soon as I get
in" Yours Resp. Harry L. Mason. S.
s. Illinois. The Illinois sailed on Feb
ruary 18th. Mr. Mason has been on
the Hawaiian Line and also other
lines.
An interesting sermon was preached
in the Methodist church last Sunday
morning by William G. kirschbaum.
Jr. of the Bangor Theological Semi
nary. who is acting pastor of the
Methodist church. His text was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

hips to her ankles, the discolorations evil
IDENTIFY resulting from blows from heavy
instrument. Breton could not speak Eng
lish, but through the aid of an interpreter
said he was not guilty. 1t was learned
during the hearing that the marks on
little Celina's body were due to her having
been beaten with strap If the pris-
oner could understand any English the
talk addressed to him by the court must
have touched his conscience if he had
one, and given him something to think
about for he certainly was given going
over that has seldom been equalled In
the municipal court. In conclusion the
court, although there was no doubt OF
the respondents guilt, felt constrained 10
consider all sides of the case, ana De-
cause of conditions existing in the Bre-
ron family. the mother being sick and
there being two smaller children in the
family than the girl mentioned. sentence
was for the present suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

The Sunshine Society will meet
Wednesday afternoon of this week
with Mrs. Lizzie Smith.
Joseph Pease is moving into the Fl.
lott house.
O. II. Bagley was In Detroit Friday
to greet his sister. Miss Eta NJ Bag.
ley. Just arrived from New York 10
pass her two weeks vacation with her
brOtherS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

The Alhambra, California, Advocate
of March Is has an item of interest to
Augusta people: 1.-THE Alhambra Bap-
fist church at largely attended ana
enthusiastic meeting Fast night voted
to build a new and modern church edi-
flee adequate to the needs and require
ments of this growing church. Since
the coming to the pastorate of Rev. {.
G.. Mosher from Augusta, Maine, the
work of this church has taken on a
new impetus and the church is rapidly
forging to the front as one of the lead
ing churches in this vicipity."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

watch and pray, that We may not
enter not into temptation,' taken from
Matthew Goth, 41st verse. This is the
first of a series of sermons leading up
to Easter. In the evening, the subject
was on the betrayal by Judas, con-
tinuation of the morning sermon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

At the meeting and lesson of the First
Aid to the Injured held at the "Y" on
Tuesday afternoon, one of the most In
terest,ng features was the demonstra-
ton OF a new form of adjustable tourn-
Quet by Henry Plummer. The usual
lesson was conducted by DR.. NJ A.
Priest and the boys are taking to the
work like ducks to the water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

Herbert Gay. who a short time ago
lost a part Of two fingers from his
right hand, has SO far recovered that
ne expects to resume his duties the
latter part Of this week. the fingers
having healed very nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

The members Of the local Maccabee
Rifes are requested to meet at the "Y"
rifle range this evening to take part
in a competitive shoot which will de-
eide as to the five men who are to
!, epresent the local organization in the
national match Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

Fred Blanchette Of this city has just
accepted a position with the Highland
Paint & Wall Paper Co. OF Springfield.
Mass. and will leave the latter part of
this week to take up his new duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

The entertainment by the Boy Scouts
Of the Winthrop street Universalist
church has been postponed until after
Easter on account Of sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

The Helping Hand Sewing Circle
will meet on Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. Levi Hallowell at her home on
Eastern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

Mrs. Mary I. Lane of this city is
passing a few days as the guest OF
relatives and friends in Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
TROY

CENTER--The services will be at
Cooks Corner next Sunday afternoon
with Sunday school at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

discount on taxes. $3.50; repair of school
houses 500 repair of bridges. $500; re-
pairing road from Clark hill to league
$3CJO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Henry Springer is confined to his
homo on Bangor street with a slight
grip attack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

ner. His many friends in town will be
glad to hear of his promotion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
CUT DOWN THAT TREE

In Of the
b
~
OF
ehavecul raed that
We the Growth of this Habit by Cutting
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-20
MARKETS
NEW YORK STOCKS

Chandler Brothers and Company.
members New York and Philadelphia
Stock Exchanges -3 North Market
Square, Harrisburg; 1888 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia; "a Pine street,
New York - furnish the following
quotations:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-20

drawn without reference to third
class city laws.
Amend School Code
Amending school code to permit
division of work on schools into
small units, which the Governor de-
clares lis not wise change"
Amending school code by provid-
ing for election of directors in in
dependent school districts instead of
court appointments. The Governor
says an independent district is an
anomaly and there is no machinery
for such an election.
Authorizing certain people to sue
the State. The Governor says it au-
thorizes eight people to sue for two
separate accidents and calls the bill
"a sort of House that Jack built"
and "a cumulative offense against
the constitution
Amending school code relative to
retirement funds, which the Cover
nor says is covered by a bill recent
ly approved.
Allowing abandoned State high
ways to be vacated as county roads
on which the Governor says there
has been too much shifting of re-
sponsibility on roads already. He
says that the bill was caused by a
Somerset situation and adds, "Since
at last this restless situation has
been stilled and this ghost is laid it
is wise to let it so remain
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-20

announcer, giving the corrected
number.
Good night! said the boy.
Not "Too Bad"
Two of my boys are called early"
one mother told friend this after
noon.
o." said the friend, isn't that too
bad"
NO" said the. mother, 'it isn't
too bad. Their uncle was at Get
tysburg, their grandfather died in
old Mexico. Their father was ready
to enlist in '9S had he been needed.
Someone must fight; and if my two
boys are needle I'll say goodbye to
them with smile; and they won't
know what is in my heart"
No Slinkers Here
In the hot, hot sun men stood all
day long watching the numbers on
the boards. Fathers watched for
their sons numbers; boys watched
and waited for their brothers num-
bers; lads waited for their own num-
bers. And no man rallied against
fate.
IT'S a fair and square," was the
concensus of opinion. I'll go, but
I want to know that there are going
with me the men who have as much
at stake as have"
There are no slackers nor slinkers
among the thousands drawn to-day
in Harrisburg and Dauphin county
AS men grow old they believe in fate
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-20
GOVERNOR VETOES
MANY HOUSE BILLS
Measures of Minor Import
ance Knocked Out by Execu-
tive Disapproval

Governor Brumbaugh to-day We
toed more than a dozen House bills,
including the measure to empower
commissioners of first class town.
ships to regulate the keeping of hogs
in their limits, the Governor saying
that the Department of Health has
all the power necessary to protect
public health. He also criticises the
way the bill was amended in the
Legislature. In vetoing a bill rela-
tive to sidewalks in similar town
ships, the Governor says that the
proponent of the bill was evidently
not in touch with" provisions of an
other bill. Otherwise" says the
Governor, II cannot conceive how
he could vote for the township code
repeating the act he seeks to amend
and at the same time vote for this
bill" Another bill relative to town.
ship streets was vetoed because the
code covers the point.
The bill regulating retirement of
State employees is styled "a good ex-
ample of piecemeal legislation and
an example of the hopelessness of
present legislative procedure"
Other bills vetoed were:
Providing for semimonthly pay to
employees of school districts in Phila-
delphia, on which the Governor says
demand for the legislation is con-
fined to a few clerks and objects to
the classification as conflicting with
the code.
Including in the Philadelphia pen
sion fund all employees whether paid
out of city or private funds, which
the Governor says conforms in many
respects to a bill approved May II.
He adds that Philadelphia city au-
thorities and officials of the Phila-
delphia pension association are op-
posed to the bill and says that until
a new pension with reference to old
age is evolved it would be unwise to
load down special funds.
Amending parole act SO that SEN
tences shall not exceed one-third of
the maximum sentence, on which
the Governor says the bill covers too
wide a range.
Making it discretionary with the
Banking Commissioner to institute
suit when embezzlement takes place.
The present law makes it. manda-
tory. 1T is difficult to conceive the
motive of such bill as this" says
the Governor.
Providing that when the charter
of a borough is annulled the terri
tory shall revert to the township.
Where else does such territory
fall?" asks the Governor. who adds
This bill is wholly unnecessary"
Providing for entering upon rec
ords of prothonotaries benefits as
sessed for street opening. The Gov
ernor says the bill was apparently
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-20
A DAGGER
IN THE BACK

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The housewife of Holland would al
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