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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
CANAAN

Funeral services for Mrs. David Good
ridge were held from the family home
Thursday. Rev. Fred Jackson of the
Union church officiating. Scott Lord had
charge Of the funeral arrangements and
there was large attendance at the cere-
monies. Ali of the seven children of the
deceased were present at the funeral.
The illness of Mrs. Flaydilla Harris is
reported
Sylvester Whitehouse, formerly Of Hart
land but for some time a resident OF this
town. who has been critically i'll since
December, is thought to be failing.
There was not large attendance at the
Grange meeting Thursday evening. In
two weeks the third and fourth degrees
will be conferred. The annual veterans
day In this organization will be obsery.
ed June 90
Mrs G. H. Wing Of Springfield, Mass,
who has been here to settle the estate OF
her father the late Joseph Smell, has de-
parted. The house here will be sold by
Scott Lord.
The May ball given under the auspices
OF Canaan Grange in P. Of H. hall was
enjoyed by probably Is couples, guests
being present from Waterville, Augusta.
Skowhegan. Hartland and Hinckley.
There were many attractive gowns and
the event was greatly enjoyed. Supper
was served at intermission and music wa.
furnished BY Nutting's orchestra.
8 The ,Tptus homestead in this will. ge
whirhevas' owned by the late Mrs. Helen
g. futile. who died last fall in Pasadena
Cal, is being repaired and will be used
by the relatives of the deceased lady al
summer home
Mrs. Frank Weymouth. who makes her
home with her daughter, Mrs. c. D. Fa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
STRUCK BY AUTO.
BREAKS LEG

young boy by the name of Lashus
was struck by an automobile driven
by Gedeon Pitcher. Saturday afternoon
and his right leg broken. The boy in
company with others was playing on
Water street when Mr.. Pitcher came
along with his machine and the boy
ran directly in front of it. The ma
chine was stopped quickly but not
quick enough to prevent it from strik-
ing him and breaking the leg and
otherwise bruising him. He was TAX
en- to his home and a doctor called who
set the leg and Sunday he was report
ed as resting comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
Joseph Fisher

Joseph Fisher Of North Vassalboro,
died at his home In that town Sun
day morning at the age of 70 years.
He was boss dyer in the Vassal-
boro Wooden Mills and had for some
years been a valued citizen of the
town. He is survived, by widow and
six sons and one daughter. The flu
neral will be Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Marble officiating.
and burial will be at North Vassal-
bOro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

The Children's May Frolic of the
tniterian church will be held next
Saturday afternoon at o'clock at the
Ware Parlors. This is the first enter
tainment that has been given by the
Unitarian Sunday school for a long
time and a very fine program is plan
ned for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
JOFFRE LEFT FOR
MONTREAL AT 1925

Boston, Mass, May 1S.-Marshal
Joffre and his staff left the North sta
ton in a special train for Montreal at
1926 Saturday night. 1t had been eX-
pected that he would leave on the reg
ular midnight train. but he left the
banquet early and went straight to
the special train which left almost as
soon as he and his party went on
board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
War Bulletin

The first of the official bulletins
which arc to be issued daily by the
war department was placed in the
postoffice building Saturday. 1t con-
tanned a large number Of items Of in
terest to the general public who had
not already read them some days be-
fore in the regular newspapers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Sunday was Mothers day and it was
appropriately observed in many of the
churches of the city with sermons in
spired by the day being preached. AL
most everyone was wearing a pink
during the day in honor of the occa-
sion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Donald Mccormick Of this city and
Miss Hazel Hunt of Augusta were
united in marriage Saturday evening
by Rev. Robert NJ. kellerman OF the
Universalist church at his home. The
single ring service was used and the
couple were unattended. They Will
make their home in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
One of the firemen who responded to

One of the firemen who responded to
the fire on Friday evening has been
talking since about the nuisance of
automobiles at the fire. There was a
bunch of them that followed the de-
partment teams and mixed in with
them and got in the way so that had
there been real fire they would have
seriously interfered. This man thinks
that there should be some way of pre-
venting these cars which have no real
reason for being there from gathering
about at each fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

The annual meeting of the Water
willie Lodge of the Fraternal Order of
Beavers will be held at the hall Mon
day evening at 7.30, at which the off,
Gers FOR the coming year will be elect
Cd and plans made for the Carnival
which is to he held in June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

The regular meeting Of the local
Equal Suffrage League will be held
Monday evening at 7.3o. at the rooms
Of the Woman's Association, 1871 Main
street All members are requested to
be present as matters of importance
IRE to he discussed and plans for the
summer campaign perfected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Harold F. Libby, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Libby of this city. is at his
home for a few days on a furlough,
from his duties as member of the
Naval Reserve. stationed at Marble
head. He reports that things are rap
idly working themselves out there
and that some thorough and efficient
training is being given the boys who
have enlisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

schools and the college and it Is also
hoped that their teachers will be
pa4egE f2ssT.so there viii be an Illus
tratefE HE eSirn on the Ocean Park Con-
ference, jay 20-2s.- The meetings viii
conclude with an address at $50 by
Rev. C. E. Tilden, missionary to AS
sam. on wild Men Made Christians"
An invitation is expected to all per-
sons to attend these meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

The members of the First Baptist
congregation are looking forward to
the Goodbye Social which will be
held in the vestry Monday evening. it
being good bye to the old vestry which
is to be torn out and rearranged and
enlarged to meet more adequately the
needs of the church. There will DE a
picnic supper at s o'clock and this will
be followed by an entertainment and
general good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Rev. A. B. Schmavonian, mission
airy who is in this country from Tur-
key, was the speaker at the First Bap-
fist church Sunday morning and he
told of the work that is being done
by the Christian churches in that
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Rev. A. S. Phelps, Deacon Horace
Purinton and J. Colby Blaisdell of
the First Baptist church will leave on
Tuesday for Cleveland, o. to attend
the sessions of the Northern Baptist
Convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Mrs. 7. B. Ashcraft leaves Monday
morning for the South, remaining in
Baltimore until the summer vacation
OF Colby. at which time Prof. Ash
craft will join her and they will go
60 North Carolina to pass the sum-
mnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Special Officer William Ward was on
duty on Main street Sunday in the
place of Patrolman Paul Burgess, who
is sick, and Special officer f. c. Bick-
ford was on duty at night in the place
of Patrolman Henry Bourque, who was
enjoying his day off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Rev. I. r. Mower ID. D., accompa-
MED by his daughter, Mrs. William
iIeele of Passport, and his daughter
ig-law, Mrs. Stanwood I. Mower of
Dexter. leaves Monday for Cleveland
10 attend the national convention of
the American Baptist Association.
where they will remain for several
daNs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

The Canadian Government Railways
car villa Marie. which was in the
wreck of Train No. II, at the Head of
the Falls recently, is on the sidetracks
by the station. The steps are some
what broken up and that it will prob
ably he sent back in that condition.
owing to the fact that there are no
repair men working on the Maine Cen
trail at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

There will be a special conclave of
St. Omer Commandery. No. II, at the
Asylum, Common street. Wednesday
evening at 7:45 o'clock for work in the
order of the Temple. Refreshments will
be served after the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

There was a clean slate in the mu-
nicfpal court Saturday and the police
also found very little to 90 Saturday.
Saturday evening" and Sunday, they
being exceptionally quiet days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Leslie Young. who has been one Of
the editors Of the Waterville Sentinel
for several months, has severed his
connection with that paper and left
Saturday afternoon for Springfield,
Mass, where he has a fine position
with the Springfield Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

A meeting of the ladies who are to
take the first aid work under the in
struction of DIR. d. B. Cragin and DR..
Ralph Reynolds will be held at the
Red Cross headquarters Monday eve
ming at 7.30 apd a large number are
expected to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

The next game of the Coburn base
ball team will be at Hebron Wednes-
day, May 16. The team is going good
bat expect that they will face a nard
game when they meet the Hebron
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

E. B. Morgan was at his home in
Readfield for the day Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

The Boston Herald of Sunday has
fine picture of Billy Meanix, the for
mer Colby star. as he was in a track
meet in which he competed recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

stated meeting Of Waterville lodge,
No. 80, f. and A. NJ, will be held on
Monday evening, at 1880 o'clock at the
Masonic temple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

The supporters of the Waterville
High school baseball team were much
pleased at it's victory over the Ban
gor team. The local boys played good
baseball and won on their merits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
VASSALBORO

Frank H. Dudley, State horticultur.
list, will speak Tuesday evening, May
18th. to the members OF Vassalboro
Grange. His subject will be on the line
Of orcharding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Morris T.. Allen went to Burnham
Saturday, where he passed the week
end with relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

MFR. and Mrs. Russell Simpson, who
have been living in Bangor for sever
al months. have returned to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Mrs. W. O. Harrington OF Burnham
was an over-sunday guest of relatives
In the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

HsveIock Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
will work the rank Of Esquire on Tues
Gay evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Ernest Knowlton of Portland was an
cver-Sunday visitor with friends in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Harry Mitchell of China Neck was
calling on friends in the city for
short time Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Alian McAlary of North Arson was
calling on friends in the city for a
short time Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

L. G. whipple was at his home in
Scion over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Mrs. L. D. Carver of Wollaston,
Mass. is visiting with friends in the
city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Hon. Harvey D. Eaton was at his
farm in Cornville over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

The Unitarian Spring picnic has been
postponed until the first week in June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Miss Josie Day, who is attending the
Pennington Normal school, is visit
Inc at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

special meeting of Sloan Lodge,
No. 92, +. and A. NJ, will be held at the
Masonic hall on Monday evening at
o'clock. Work in the Master Mason de-
gree. Refreshments after the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
SOLON

Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Clark are both
reported as improving from their re-
cent illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
FAIRFIELD
c. L. Tobey

Charles L. Tobey died at his home IN
this town on Saturday after a short
illness. The funeral will be from his
late home at o'clock Monday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14
Moses Crotto

Moses Crotto died at about o'clock
Saturday afternoon at his home a few
miles out of this village, after an i'll
ness since the Tuesday previous caused
by paralytic shock. He was farmer
by occupation but was well known as
cook in lumber and river drivers
camps. His age was about 70 years
and although he frequently attended
services in the schoolhouse in his own
district. other than his own, he was
follower of the Catholic faith. Mr..
Crotto was twice married. his first wife
having been Mary Jane Vernon. She
died in the neighborhood of 20 years
ago leaving two children. Mrs. John
Crotto of Skowhegan and Mrs. Blanche
Steward of West Rutland, Mass. His
second wife was Abbie Brooks, who Is
still living and she has been the mother
Of four children: Mrs. Harry Feeney OF
Jonesboro and Leo. Moses and Linnie
Crotto, all of Scion, the latter being
but one year old. Mr.. Crotto had many
friends in this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Mrs. Max Clark was the guest OF
friends in Skowhegan over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Carol n. Perkins. was at Belgrade
Cor the day Saturday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Miss Mildred Penney. who is en-
ployed in North Arson, visited at her
home in the city over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

Mrs. Alice B. Steele Of Pennington
will be at Grange hall this Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock for the purpose
of instructing the ladies Of the com
munity how to make bandages for the
wounded. She comes under the aus
pieces of the d. A. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-14

ton. in skowhesan. is visiting her SISTER
in this village.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Bargain. 1916 Reo. es cylinder, 4 passenger roadster. Just
 like new. Run about 2,5OO, miles.
 Denison's Garage, 430 Main street,
 Tel. PA. 3-30-6di
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-At a bargain: Baker; electric runabout in first claMs condition. P. o. Box, 187.
 4-2-d5d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Bicycles and tires a4sl cost. Carl Schwartz, 107 Glen SGsl]
 4-3-7d1f|
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Tuxis Island. Madisopss1 Conn. w. H. Caldwell, 213 Matt street, city. 4-4-dS1.5
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Barred Rock matching
 eggs. 6c each. B. A. Powers. S7
 East street, Plainvllle. 4-5-d3x
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

BOAT FOR SAIIE-Brand new motoEa boat, IS feet long. Cheap, to quichz cash buyer. Box 21B, Herald.
 4-5-5(
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-J. & c. Fisher uprigh43I piano in good condition. 93 TresR mont street. 3-31-6dx
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
FOR sAIln

FOR SALE--Horse. wagon, harness, etc., in first class condition. Also
 Ford Touring body and top. Address Box x28X, Herald Office. A-3-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-6O acres of land at
 Barnesdale at $15.0O per acre. Also
 100 acre farm for $2,00O c. l.. Barnes, 192 Chestnut. 4-3-5dx
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Iorse, 1000 weighx Will sell cheap if taken at oncasA Johnson's farm, Berlin Street.
 4-4-3d1z
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 101 Fair
 view street, upstairs. 4-5-d3x
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-One share Sovereign'a]
 Trading Co.,. at $125.00. Address.
 Sale, Box 1909, City. 4-5-2d31
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Haywood baby carriage. almost new. Cost $26. Will sacri- flee for quick sale at $10 cash. Baby clothing given free. Address Box 16 BIB. Herald. 4-5-3d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Cow manure. 47 Sum-
 rise avenue. 4-4-3dx
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

TO RENT-By April 10th-Modern five-room tenement on Winthrop street. Large yard. Tel. 1799.
 4-5-d1
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Very fine upright Ma-1 thushek piano. Low price fOxal quick sale. 118 Wallace street.
 3-31-dexI
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Two good all around
 work horses. The O. K. Meat and
 Grocery Co.,, Arch street. 4-43d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Six room brick cottage, all modern improvements, hot wa ter, heat. 1914 Fremont street.
 4-3-5-7X
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

TO RENT Or FOR SALE-On month
 ly payments, seven room bungalow at Barnesdale. c. l.. Barnes. 1922
 Chestnut street. 4-4-5d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

FOR SALE-Household effects and
 furniture, piano. everything com
 plete to outfit home, can be seen daily or evenings. Apply IT Fred erick St., Maple Hill, 4-4-4d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
TO NENH

TO RENT-Tenement four rooms,
 running water, electric lights. Elm
 Hill. Second house from trolley station. 4-5-d3x
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

70 RENT-A very desirable ten- ement in western part of the city. Address Box 26BB, Herald.
 A.A.Cd
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

WANTED-Competent cook. Swedish
 girl preferred. Apply Mrs. Robt. S. Brown, 16 Forest St. 4-2-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

TO RENT-The store, No. 75 Arch street, lately occupied by the E. w. Thompson Co.,, in the Paint and Wall Paper business. Apply to C.. J. Parker, No. A Walnut street.
 3-2O-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

TO RENT-Five room tenement. In-
 quire 280 Chapman street.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

TO RENT-Ofices, all modern im-
 provements. Apply Modern Book Shop, 168 Main street. 3-22-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

TO RENT-On Main street, about 1,-
 500 square feet of floor space for
 light manufacturing. Plenty of light. We'll ventilated. Inquire 142 Main street. 8-6-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

TO RENT-By April 10, very desir- able rent, all improvements, in- cluding electricity, to family of adults. Address Herald, Room,
 Box z. 4-5-d4
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

ORIENTAL RUGS. We sell. we puyss' we exchange-also we 6o first clas1 repairing. Barbour Rug Co.,, III Lewis street, Hartford. Conn. Teli Charter 33o7 9r 870.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

Addreas Table, Box IA. Herald. ,x]
 1o-l4S$
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

PIANO TUNING-Orders coming to me by mail. telephone, or left at store of the Dickinson Drug Co.,,
 169 Main street, will receive prompt
 attention. F. V. Streeter. 4-3-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
HEIP WANTED-llALE.

WANTED-Young man about eight cen years of age for clerical work in local manufacturing office. Ad- dress Box S3, New Britain, Conn.
 4-3-3d
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

TO RENT-First class tenement, five rooms. all improvements. 155 Washington street. 4-4-d4x
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05
ASSISTANT WANTED.
NO1TOE

A PIANO student will give lessons to
 beginners, 50 cents an hour. Ad- dress Box XXX, Herad, 4-5-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

TO RENN-Tract of fine farmland, near Town Farm will be rented at $10 per acre, larger tracts special rates. Raise your own potatoes and vegetables and reduce cost of living Apply Carl Lorenzen, Church street. 4-4-3dx
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

unnecessary. New Britain Dairy lunch, 348 Main street. 4-3-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

WANTED-Maid for general house. work, 19 South High St. 4-2-wk1
New Britain herald., 1917-04-05

WAlVTED-Competent cook Refer ences required. Family of three Good wages. Call evenings. Al Lexington street. Mrs. l.. H. Pease.
 4-4-tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-16
Keyes's Man Denies
He Bought Revolver
Jackson Contradicts Defence
Witness Who Says He
Saw Weapon Sold

DEDHAM, Mass, Dec. 15-Both SIDES
rested in the case Of Harriet A. Narney'
charged with the murder Of Mrs. Paul
inc A. Keyes, at 1915 o'clock this
afternoon. Adjournment was taken
until Monday.
The morning was occupied with the
introduction of testimony in rebuttal'
the most important Of which had to do
with the purchase Of the revolver with
which Mrs. Keyes was shot, and the
handwriting of an anonymous letter re-
ccived by George II. Keyes after the
finding Of the body of his BRIDE IN
their home in Brookline.
The prosecution has sought 10 show
that Miss Varney purchased the re-
volver offered in evidence at pawn
shop in Providence. The defence in
troduced a witness who claimed that he
saw the sale Of the weapon in store
in Boston to Harold W. Jackson, for
merly in the employ of keyes. Jack
son, recalled, denied that he had pur-
chased the revolver.
The defence had attempted 10 show
that the anonymous letter received by
Keyes and intimating that there was a
woman i'm the case vas written by
Reyes himself. A postal clerk of the
Boston Office. who is a teacher Of hand
writing. testified that in his opinion
the writing was not in the hand Of
Keves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-16
Man Held as Thief
Puzzles Police

The police Of Hobokcn are evidenc-
ing unusual interest in young man
they arrested on the charge Of stealing
two lenses from a factory in HobOken
engaged in the manufacture of peri
scopes for the government. He is now
locked up in Police Headquarters In
that city. He gave his name as James
Landry and said he lived at 322 Web
stcr Avenue, Jersey City.
A search of the rooms occupied by
the prisoner revealed q photograph OF
him in the uniform Of a lieutenant OF
the United States Army. IL was taken
on the steps of the City Hall the day
Of the official RECEPTION of the Belgian
War Commissions visit to New York.
Other documents show that as re-
Gently as last June a man by the same
name and OF the same age was a pri-
vate in Battery d. 18th Field ARTILLERY.
According TO the authorities, a man
using the same name as the Hoboken
prisoner, collected funds last summer
all the way along the Jersey coast for
the Red Gross. None of the funds thus
has have reached their supposed des-
tination. Federal authorizes in Cleve-
land, the prisoners former home, have
been asked to look up the record of
Private Landry, Of the 18th Field Artil-
lery.