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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
APPEAL OF RICHMOND
GIRLS HEARD At BATH

Eath Ne. OCT. 1.-THE appeal Of
Lillian Gertrude and Alva Griffin. mi
nor children o. Mr. and Mrs Charles
Grimm. Richmond, from a decision
n Trial Justice Benjamin F. Curtis
sentencing them 10 the State School
Tor Girls vac heard before Justice
Bird ara jury in tho Sagadahoc
county supreme court today.
Complaint 70 the legal authorities
7oout conditions In the Grimm home
stead we're entered by many parties
lsst September and hearing vas held
nefo-- the trial Justice upon the charge
mat tHess three girls whose respective
ages are ls. Il and 10 were IN danger
NJ railing into the WAYS Of vice and
immortality. After reaching the State
institution in Hallovell an appeal was
taken ev the three girls through their
counsel. Henry r Drew. County At
torney Edward W Bridgham and
CHARTS r Newell appear for the pros
tclt!on
Msnr witnesses were summoned On
Noth SIDES and In addition several
Richmond people interested in the cas-
came 70 Bath 70 attend the hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
HOLLAND EXERCISED
over U. S. ACTION

Amsterdam. oct. 12-After accusing
Great Britain Of attempting to bully Hol-
land by stopping all commercial cable
communication with Holland until The
Netherlands government places an abso-
lutte restriction on the transit of sand,
gravel and scrap metals through Holland
from Germany TO Belgium. the infuen-
tial Liberal organ the Handelsblad bitter
ly terms the refusal OF the United States
to give bunker coal to Dutch ships as
an unfriendly act and an act of bad faith.
The newspaper remarks that a refusal
by Holland in like circumstances would
be regarded as hostile act. 1t contends
further that the seizure of Dutch ships
by the United States would be an act
which. according to the law Of right.
might lead TO a declaration Of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13

Crude oil has proved to be a fuel
producing more speed than steam as
the ferry steamer Lubec. which has
had her steam equipment replaced re-
Gently with an engine burning crude
oil, is faster now than her sister ship
the PASSPORT. running under steam.
The Lubec has been on trial after the
new equipment was completed and
showed her heels to her companion
craft. feat she had not before been
able to accomplish. Crude oil as a
steam producing fuel is cheaper, II is
said. than either soft or hard coal.
The Lubec ferries passengers at the
mouth of the St Croix, Passama-
quoddy bay in Names "farthest east"
waters. She win be put back on the
route this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
CAPTAIN WAS BULLY
0seman Sailors Demanded Release OF
Elderly Reservist

Amsterdam. Oct. 1.-THE first evi :
dence OF the recent mutiny in the Ger
man neet was an act Of insubordina-
ton aboard battleship whose captain
was notorious as a bully. according
U information received here by The
Associated Press. A sick sailor re-
Nis.ng TO obey the orders Of his 81 =
perier ofaeer was brought before the
captain. who placed him under ar
rest.
On the following day q deputation
ee sailors demanded the release OF the
slelinquent. who was an elderly reserv-
list When the captain asked the mean
tne Of this deputation he received ans
weF that the sailors had formed a
council on the Russian model. and this
LED to an Investigation which resulted
in arrests and the seizing OF pamph-
lets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
NEGRO MURDERER WAS
.RIDDLED WITH BULLETS

DanvilIe, Va, Oct. 12-Walter Clark,
a Negro who murdered his wife in
their home today and afterward barri-
caded himself in a house where he
SHOT and killed a policeman who at
tempted to arrest him and then prob
ably fatally wounded Deputy Sheriff
Boisseau, was killed when he attempt
ed to escape from the building in
which he had taken refuge.
Fire was set to the building and the
Negro was forced by smoke and flames
to leave the structure. His body was
riddled with bullets. Andrew J. Park
inson and William Wells, wounded IN
the fusillade, were removed to a hos
pital as was Bosseau, who is in a dy-
ing condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
Herring Schooner Grounds
One of Crew Drowned
Others on Board iii

Gloucester, Mass, Oct. 12-The schoon-
ed c. and r. Tarbox with load of her
ring from Plymouth for Portland, Me,
struck on Pavilion beach here late today.
When the crew of local coast guard sta
tons reached the vessel they learned that
one of the crew of two. Louis Dennimore
Of Plymouth, had been lost overheard
and drowned a short time before the
schooner came ashore and that the other
sailor and Capt Alfred Holland Of East
port, Me, were incapacitated by illness.
The vessel was pulled into deep water
and was found to. he only slightly dam
aged. Both the sick men were reported
as recovering toight. Dennimore was IS
years OF age and unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
PATRIOTIC UTTERANCE
OF CARDINAL GIBBONS

Washington, Oct, 12-Cardnal Gibbons
wrote President Wilson in a letter made
public here today that he is trying TO
persuade all Americans that they can do
the greatest good TO themselves and their
country by a cheerful and generous per
Torrance of their duty as it is pointed out
to them by lawfully constituted authori-
ty.' The letter was written on the occa-
sion of the recent formation Of the
League for National Unity, of which Car
dinal Gibbons is honorary chairman.
President Wilson in reply thanked the
cardinal for accepting the chairmanship
OF the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
MAY USE GERMAN
SHIPPING IN BRAZIL
I'm ALLIED SERVICE

Paris, Thursday, Oct. 12.-Maurice
Long. minister of provisions, was ask
ed in the Chamber of Deputies today
whether he believed the sequestration
of German shipping in Brazil could be
raised. The minister replied that he
not only hoped so, but he believed he
could assure the House that this ton
mage was at the disposal Of the al
lies for use in carrying food.
Brazil severed diplomatic relations
with Germany on April II, 1917, and
seized As German merchant ships laid
up in Bra zilian harbors. The vessels
aggregated 24o.779 tons. On Sept 5. the
Brazilian minister of marine an
nounced that his government would
not lease the German ships to the En-
tente allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
FROM cATSklLL MOUNTAINS
Flow Will Give New York 400 900 OOo
More Gallons Daily

New York, Oct 12.-New York City re-
ceived its first supply OF water from the
Cauk'll mountain when Mayor Mitchell
accepted fountain in the northern reser-
voir Of Central Park and turned on the
flow that will give New Workers. 800, 600
90 more gallons daily
The completion Of the great aqueduc,
has been accomplished more than a year
ahead OF the time estimated It would
take to build it and at 5000 900 ,e.e than
the calculated cost. The board Of water
supply had to acquire title for the city
to 1.sn acres. comprising 2sss parcels of
real estate at an aggregate cost Of s17-
so7 .s1&. The cost Of completing the vast
undertaking TO full capacity was $I&,
7o7. $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
KAISER RECEIVED BY
KING Of BULGARIA

Amsterdam. Oct. 12-The German
emperor arrived at Sofia. Bulgaria,
yesterday, according to advices reach.
ing here. He was accompanied by
Prince August Wilhelm and Foreign
Secretary Won Kuehlmann The en-
peror was received by the King of
Bulgaria and with him rode through
decorated streets 70 a triumphal arch
erected in honor of the imperial visi.
tor.
The burgomaster of Sofia according
TO custom, offered Emperor William
bread and salt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
.HEAvIES REACH
PORTLAND At
II P. N. FRIDAY

Portland. Ne. Oct 1.-THE Maine
Heavy Artillery. between 400 and 500
strong, arrived at Portland at IL
O'Clock tonight and were met by big
crowd OF people. They were in march
ing order and proceeded at once 70 the
auditorium where they pitched camp
and established guards in regular mill
tary style.
On arriving at Portland they found
the members of Battery B, which had
been at Baxford, already arrived here,
The members of the Heavies' football
team are in fine condition. quite ready
for Saturdays game which they are
confident of winning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
GEMS. AMES AND SULLIVAN
REVIEW nth REGIMENT

New Bedford. Mas. Oct. 12-The
entire nth Regiment, comprising com
psnies of the State Guard from Fall
River to Orleans assembled at the
Colonial Muster ground at Rochester
today About $50 men took part in
the mobilization and maneuvers
The regiment was reviewed by Mai.
Gen. Butler Ames, commanding the
State Guard, and Brig. Gen. John J.
Sullivan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

William H. Dwyer OF Foxcroft has
received a letter from Congressman
Hersey, stating that the petitions ad-
dressed to the First Assistant Post
master General demonstrating against
the consolidation of the Postoffices in
Dover and Foxcroft have been pre-
scented; also that he has been advised
by First Assistant Postmaster General
Rooms that the order for the consoli-
dation Of the offices Nov will not be
rescinded. The petitions sent the de-
partment had the names Of 500 patrons
Of the two Postoff1ces.
Francis F. Harrington. since 1915
principal Of the Lisbon Falls High
school. has resigned to accept a State
school superintendency in Connecticut
Mr.. Harrington will not be assigned to
a district until he completes his labors
here.
c. Fl. Bragdon Of Saco. who lives on
the Portland road, raised a potato that
weighed IA pounds. and he believes
that it is the largest raised in this
section. Another man who claims the
championship for the fewest potatoes
raised in 10 hills shows 10 potatoes,
the largest the size of walnut
The scholars of the Brunswick public
schools are rehearsing for an operetta,
Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk"
which will be presented in the near fu-
ture, under the direction Of the Depart
ment of Music.
With an idea of making fuel and
light economies the Bath Board Of Ed
ucation has decided to change the
school hours for afternoon sessions be-
ginning Oct. Is. The sessions will open
at l O'Clock and close at instead Of
100 to $50 as at present. BY this
means a half-hour will be saved on
the daylight besides making a saving
in the amount of fuel necessary to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
JUNCTION CITY
PROTESTS NEGROES

Junction City, kas., Oct IA pro-
test against the sending of 1900 Ne
groes Of the draft army to Camp Fun
ston and the transfer of 14300 white
soldiers of the National Army now in
the cantonment. 10 other camps in the
United States, vas made today by
Mayor W. II. Thompson and six other
city officials in a telegram TO Secretary
of War Baker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
eEckWITH FINED $4,000
Much Married Man Also Gets IS Years
in Federal Prison

Utica. n. Y. Oct. 12.-fJohn Francis
bsckwith. whose love letters have cost
various women in the United States
szl.ooo and who has four wives in
various parts OF the country. has been
sentenced by federal Judge Ray to
ID years In the federal prison at At
Anta and to pay total fine Of s15,-
ooe Beckwith has been in Jail here
ever since his arrest in Cleveland. O..
IN August for misuse OF the mails.
He pleaded guilty before Judge Ray
~ Auburn yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
COAL SHORTAGE
STOPS TROLLEYS

Columbus. Ohio. Oct. 12.-Because Of
a shortage of coal. the Columbus street
car system was tied up early today for
nearly an hour and thousands of peo-
pie were forced to walk to their work.
This is the second time within two
days that the street cars have been
stopped because of the coal shortage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
Master and Part Of
Hirondelle Crew Missing

London. Oct. 12.-Lloyd's reports
that bcat with seven men from the
steamer Hirondelle landed this morn
ing after the vessel had struck a rock
and sunk. One boat with the master
OF the steamer, three mates. two en-
gineers, three gunnera ana one sea-
man is missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
SHOOT GERMAN SEAMEN
WHO REFUSE U-BOAT DUTY

London, Oct. Unreliable reports re-
ceived here by way of Holland Indicate
the growth of a strong dissemination on
the part of German seamen to serve on
submarines.
This rews. the authenticity Of which is
not doubted, is 70 the effect that several
seaman already have been shot for refus-
ing TO perform L boat duty. The shoot
ings are said TO have occurred prior TO the
mutiny IN WiIhelmshaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
SOCIALISTS DEMAND
MlCHAELIS RESIGN

London. Oct. ia dispatch 70 the
Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam
says the Rhenish Westfaelische lei
tung declares it understands that the
German Socialists have informed
Chancellor Michaeiis that they will not
vote for the desired credits unless he
resigns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
WAGE ADVANCE AT
BIDDEFORD SHOPS

Biddeford, Me. Oct 12-Notices were
posted in the Saco-Lowell shops here
today announcing an advance in
wages, effective Nov. /, and dating
from Oct. ]. The raise affects about
1900 men. The amount Of increase is
not mentioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
AMERICAN SHIP ASHORE
BUT WAS NOT DAMAGED

An Atlantic Port, Oct. IAN Am
eriesn steamer, in the coastwise pas
senger service, ran ashore off the New
England coast last night and was
f,oated today. apparently unchanged.
The ship pulled herself free from the
sand without assistance and proceeded
on her voyage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
L. OF Nj. PROFESSOR WILL
AID HOOVER IN WORK

Orono. Me. Oct. 12-Dr Lowell J. Reed.
professor OF mathematics at University
OF Maine. has resigned, it was announced
today. 70 become statistician of exports
Under Herbert c. Hoover, national food
administrator. He will report at Wash
ington on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
LINES PENETRATED
GERMANS ADMIT

Berlin. via London, Oct 1.-THE
supplementary report issued this eve
ming from general headquarters fol-
lows:
"On tho Laneemarck- Zonnebeke
trent in Flanders the battle is still In
full swing. North of Poelcapelle and
southwest of Passchendele the fight
ing still goes on at some places where
The English penetrated our lines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
MoFFAT is DECORATED
For Service in Behalf Of the Allies He
Gets MedaiIe d'Acs demie"

New York. Oct. 12.-In recognition
of his services since the beginning of
the war in behalf of war relief for
the allies, particularly France. John
Moffat. executive secretary OF t he
French Heroes Fund and vice chair
man of the National Allied Relief
committee. has received the French
"Medaile dAcademie." it was an
nounced today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13

William B. Riley. Brunswick, en-
ployed at the Texas Steamship Co.
is at the City hospital. Bath. A piece
Of iron dropped on his right leg
Tuesday morning. fracturing 1t Just
above the ankle DR.. 8. 8. Mullin or
dered him to the hospital where he
reduced the fracture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13

The people in the lower part Of the
town OF Phippsburg are now pus:ly
engaged in picking cranberries. They
say there viii be fair crop and 40
yet the frost seems not TO have dam
aged them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
CHELSEA

rrsaehfns ssrviee ~ sehooihouss No.
q, asof NJ. followed by Sunday school
., ~ xsss. Al. owynns VIII speak.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-05
UNITED Press)

WASHINGTON April 5-The House continues to debate the
afternoon under the unanimous consent rule
Floor Leader Flood can bring matter at time but
disposed allow free discussion in order that all may nave near
be charge OF rule on so important
Flood and Foss spoke favor
of the resolution this morning while hepresentatNe cooper
ming his address pacss indicated that there might be
sd Miss Jeanette RANKIN the only
member nmae that she may make her maiden peech IN
favor of the will not be than thirteen votes
cast against of the opinion OF observers mere
that being the number who voted against t1e arns u
ships when diplomatic relations were severed
passed the senate last night by vote OF eighty
being aolette Lane Gronna Norris Stone and
Vardaman The passage will be followed by the
spies throughout the country by the department OF
justice
The administration today step prpar
when Secretary McAdo asked three
billion four hundred million dollars for and
Secretary Daniels asked increase the personnel OF the from
81 100000 the from 900 10000 Be
sides money regular appropriation Secretary Daniels
also asks the of 75856 to be made available from now
til adding of the personnel of the and
parnes The NAdoo estimate blanket form calling for money
for military purposes be made available Immediately The depart
$600O The federal board has charge
of financing the The be raised by bond issues with
raising million men, half million at time Prep
arations for possible three are being made
bitterly that he acted bad faith and under
dcaon England when he made the charges against Germany
The Belgian relief ship Trever registered from Antwerp was
sunk las night the American steamer Mssourlan
officially announced today that Ambassador Rnfled
leaves Vienna today for this country though was not stated @ "
startling feature the reading
pupored the unpublished portions of the Zimmerman
by Representative Miller OF Minnesota this afternoon Accord
Miller the plot included the establishment OF submarine basis
ports that Germany proposed
lists against the United States at the border further stated that
Villa and dominated by Germany 1t be
the address the part of the adj
mnraton to force through war resolution despite pacst oppo
son though this kind clearly unnecessary for such
purpose doubt that the house would the res
ton by big majority when on vote expected at oock tognr
The real sensation however when Secretary Lansing denied the
authenticity read by Miller with reference to the sub
basis saying that it without foundation Representative
that he would vote against
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-05
MOVE TO ERECT A
CLUB HOUSE BEGUN
Countrywomen's Club VIII Construct
One This Summer Collection of
Funds Has Started.

A movement for the erection Of a
club house with surrounding places
of recreation was started at a social
by the Countrywomen's club, given on
Saturday night at the home of Mrs.
j. r.. White. There were eighty pres
ent inclusing the husbands and fam
lilies on the occasion, which was in
the nature of an April Fool party. All
wore FOOLS caps and deported them
selves in accordance with the best
traditions of the festival until they
thought that if a little nonsense is
relished by the wisest, little wis
dom should make good sauce for the
foolishness, so they voted to start a
movement for the construction of a
club house. A silver offering was taxi
en- up as a beginning of the club fund.
Several sites are under construc-
ton. 1t is planned to have a swim
ming pool, tennis courts and other
necessary adjuncts to the club house.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-05
CAPTAIN WATSON IS
COMING HERE SOON
Wants All Young Men of Military
Training to Join the Forces OF the
United States.

The recruiting officer has been de-
tailed to examine eligible applicants
for officers reserve corps, also de-
tailed to enlist for training camp to
be held at Fort Douglas in September
and enlist men for enlisted reserve
corps for duty in case of war only.
Time Of my next visit to Twin Falls
will be announced later and IN due
time for purposes of notifying all VINO
are interested, to be at the offlce ana
: will give them the necessary infor-
nation as to examinations, etc.
All young men with military train
ing of whatever degree, or college
graduates, men in senior year in col
lege or educated men who can demon
strate their ability in business, atm
letics, and to handle men are especlal-
ly desired The examination can DE
made at the local recruiting ofrice-
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-05
B. OF Y. A. CLOSES
SUCCESSFUL CONCLAVE
Entertainments and a Ball Part of the
Program Resolutions Praise Twin
Falls and People.

The state conclave of the Brother
hood of American Yoemen finished
the business and pleasure of the third
quadrennial meeting last night with
a grand ball at the Parish hall, under
the auspices of the local homestead.
The grand march was led by the Gate
City Homestead drill team. Before
adjournment, the conclave passed
resolutions in which they praised in
unmeasured terms the hospitality of
the city of Twin Falls and the splend-
id streets and evidences of enterprise,
cleanliness and public spirit manifest
ed. These expressions were strength
ened by the compliments paid in ad-
dresses and in private conversation.
The following officers were elect
ed: State Foreman, T. M. Nichols,
Caldwell; State Correspondent, Dal-
las G. Taylor, of Gooding; Master OF
Ceremonies, C. H. Yingst, of Buhl /;
Master of Accounts, John E. Nelson,
of Idaho Falls Chaplain, Mrs. Rosa
B. Birch, of Roswell delegates to ma
tional conclave, Ben n Rendahl OF
Twin Falls, at large; James L. Cor
bridge, of Pocatello; Merle M. Court
ner, of Payette.
The next quadrennial conclave will
be held at Nampa.
At the opening Tuesday, the dele
gates were welcomed by Mayor e. nj
Sweeley, the reply being delivered by
H. H. Barton, state foreman.
In addition to the transaction oi
business, the delegates were enter
tanned by the Gate City team from
Pocatello, who also drilled on the
streets yesterday. A trip to Grea
Shoshone Falls was much enjoyed
The resolutions praising the city were
offered and voted on only by the visit
ing delegates.