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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

Frank Barrett Nichols was born
Feb. 2. 1865. at Round Pond. Bristol,
his parents hCing Captain Thomas and
Augusta Barrett Nichols. lie was edu-
Gated IN the public schools at Bristol.
the RoCkland business College, Coburn
Classical Institute and Cuihl College
at Watervillc y taught in the public
schools and after graduating in 1883
from Colby. was principal OF the Cher
ryh,ld Academy. re was for Il time in
the advertising business. later being
one of the founders and manager @
tho Eeetlrnd Daily SCR ana is now
treasure and m"r.--e" ~ the Path
D1ilv Timcr. ire B1ih W~cty ln4a-
y ndtnt and IT, Brut-v.cn Ee2ord.
lie married in 1895 Eli Dodge N.ci;els
and they have two Children. lie has
always been "a RtpuaGcan ard a cood
orgtu'r,r am worker. % Congrega:ion-
ulis'. member OF the Bath y. Z. O. F..
urd numerous clubs; VIC" president of
thr Bath Chamber OF Commerce: mem
Der ot the Bath Boys Scout Council;
has served on the Bath school board;
and has q wide acquaintance through
out cur state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
Wednesdays Brighton Market

StockyardS, Jan. "a.
The demand for beef cattle held ac-
tive and prices were strong averaging
a little higher than yesterday V. A..
Hanson sold steers at 1-2c and 6
bologna COWS at i4c. j. W. Brooks
sold fancy steers at SC and 20 cows
from 1-206 lac. Walter Gleason sofa
steers az. 100 lbs, ia 1-2c. r. W.
Hanson sold l bull of 1910 lbs. at &c
l, bull of 1850 lbs at 1-2c, heifer at
8 lie, / cow and bull at sc and bo-
iogna cows at 4 lac. Hall < Lowell
sold / bull at lie and l cow. at sc.
Otis II. Forbush sold bulls Of 2150
lbs. at SIC, COW of 1860 lbs, at 3-4c
and 81 off, ] COW of $40 lbs. at 6 1-2c
and 81 on, COW Of 800 lbs. at 5 1-2c
and 81 on and 4 COWS of 3400 lbs. at sc
and 81 off each.
Veal Calves-Hall & Lowell sold q
calves at &C. v. A. Hanson sold IS calve,
at lie Walter Gleason sold "a calves
at tic. Otis III. Forbush sold Z calves av.
SO lbs. az lie. r. w. Hanson sold %
calves from to 1llc.
HOGS--J.' W. Brooks sold - hogs at
1910. r. W. Hanson sold Is hogs at lie.
y A. Hanson sold @ hogs at lie. Wal
tor Gleason sold hogs at 10 3-4c.
Sleepy. A. Hanson sold sheep at &c.
,,i,ch rows-E. B. Holbrook sold cows
from $40 to 500. r. w. Hanson sold 6
cows from SIS TO ss5 Robert Connors sold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
FRED w. BUNKER
North Arson. Fourth District,
Chairman

Fred W. Bunker Of North Arson.
the chairman of Governor Miliken's
Executive Council, is a Republican,
age so years: the son of Mi. and Mrs.
Samuel Bunker, the former dying in
1902 and the latter still living, at the
age of 50 years. Mr.. Bunker is married.
Mrs. Edna Page Bunker being the
daughter of the late Edward u. Page
of Skowhegan. He attended the public
schools of Arson, graduated from An
son Academy in 1884 and took course
in Bryant e STATIONS Business Col
lege in Boston. He was engaged in
business in California for two years,
then returned to North Anson, where
he engaged in business with his father.
He was member of the Maine House
of Representatives in 1905, a member
of Governor Bert NJ. Fernald's EXecu-
tive Council. He is a past master of
Northern Star Lodge, F. and a. NJ, of
North Arson, member of DeMolay
Commandery, X. T., of Skowhegan and
of kort Temple of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

/ London, Jan. 24--In order to reduce
the consumption Of foodstuffs by brew :
cries, Baron Davenport. the food con-
troller, has. decided that the quantity
Of beer to: be brewed for the year be-
ginning in April shall be restricted TO
10 per cent. of the output of the pre-
vious year This means that only 49,
600, 900 barrels Of beer will be produc-
ed, about half the output of the year
preceding the war. Baron Devonport
in explaining the objects of his order
said the restriction must not be deem
ed measure Of temperance or of So
cial reform.
THE, fact is" he continued. "the bar
ley, sugar and other ingredients used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
Committee Still Opposee
to Forbidding Strikes

| lative questions, that they desired 70
suggest changes to the bills now pend.
ing before the Senate and House con.
mittees. The President asked that n.
suggestions be submitted in writing and
promised to give them careful consid.
Grafton.
The brotherhood leaders declined to
make public their proposals at TIL,
time, but II is understood they follow
the lines indicated in hearings before
the House committee and provide for
a permanent investigating commission
composed partly OF employers and en-.
ployes. without any strike prohibition
feature
Inc Senate committee adopted 4
provision for a board Of investigation
to be appointed ny the President when
occasion arises which would he called
INTO being only in case the pre- sent fed
eral board of mediation and concilia-
ton failed to settle a controversy. The
board would he authorized 10 investi-
gate and report not only the facts. but
It's conclusion aS to the merits Of each
side.
The bill includes the suggested pro-
vision authorizing the President 20
take over and operate the railroads 10
case of military necessity. Opposition
to the proposal has been manifested hy
railroad men il the authorization IS 70
extend not only in case " war or
threatened war or insurrection. but TO
in peace times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
Commission to Investigate News
Print Paper Prices in Canada

not only fixed news print prices at $40
a ton advance over last years contract.
but limited 'orts of news print to 50
per cent of d mills capacity The ex-
port prohibition, however. was annulled
yesterday, dispatches said, although
the maximum price provision is expect
ed to go into effect within few days
The pricetiXing order, since it applies
only to sale in Canada, will have no
direct effect in tee United States. :,
Commissioners Harris and Parry
while at Ottawa will go over the whole
paper situation with Canadian officials.
The Canadian situation has been
viewed with concern. Had the export
embargo gone into force a further
news print shortage probably would
have been brought about in the United
States. it is believed, and all the trade
commissions efforts to allay publish
ers' fears that they could not obtain
paper to fill their needs and to bring
about equitable distribution would
nave gone for naught.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
DEMOCRATIC
CONFERENCE AT
THE WHITE. HOUSE

Washington, Zen. 2i.~.e.ve Democratic
leaders OF the Senate, three of them
members of the foreign relations commit
tee, had a long conference with President
Wilson tonight at the White House. Aft
erward all of them refused fatty to talk.
IN the conference We're Chairman Stone
and Senators Pomerene and Salisbury
of the foreign relations committee and
Senators Walsh and Hoke Smith.
The President is much interested in the
efforts of Senator Cummins and other
Republicans to form an open debate on
his peace address and in some quarters
it was believed it was in this connection
that senator's were called 20 the White
House. There have been suggestions that
in order to prevent Interference with leg
islat:on by daily discussions of the Cum
minis resolution, which would set aside
next week for the debate, the admins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

Washington, Jan. 24.-Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin has been instructed
by the State department to accept the
German governments offer to permit
an investigation of conditions prevail
ing among Belgians deported into Ger
many by the military authorities in the
conquered section. The department it
was stated officially today has not as
yet been informed of how many men
or what machinery will be required to
make the inquiry, all this having been
left with the embassy.
This action was taken in response
to suggestion in the German note re-
plying to the protest of the United
States against the deportation. After
defending the course of the military
authorities as necessary, and not in
violation of the principles of Internal
tional law or humanity. the note add
ed:
IF the government of The United
States attaches enough Importance to
1t member of its embassy in Berlin
would be permitted with pleasure to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

Washington, Jan. 24-Vice Chair
man William J. Harris and Commits
sioner w. II. Parry, the Federal Trade
Commission, announced today left here
last night for Ottawa, Canada. to con-
suit Canadian government officials
about a recent order in council fixing
the prices of news print paper in Can
ada. The commissioners will go from
Ottawa to Chicago for meeting Fri
day between American newspaper pub
fishers and Canadian and American
paper manufacturers. There they will
be joined by Commissioner Joseph f.
Davies. The meeting was called by
manufacturers who hope to further the
Federal Trade Commissions efforts for
relief of an apparent news print short
age.
These new developments will delay
the commissions news print investiga
tion report, WHICH was to have gene
to Congress this week. p: ..,
The Canadian decree, issued some
days ago but as yet not put into. force,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
DOG TEAMS IN
MANITOBA RACE

Winnipeg. Manitoba, Jan. 24-Elever
aog teams and as many drivers, tbe
hardest in the north country ware
scanning over unbroken trails rorth
or winnipeg tonight on the first Ian of
the 522-mile classic, the Red pi,,o.
Derby from this city to St. PAM
Ihe weather was clear and oo1d ~,
the drivers found the going dif9onl.
Late today they were we'll h'ne euit
nearly 20 miles south Of The III.
Gabriel Campbell a young india -
~. ~, manitoba. drew what the driv-
oa. e,neo uniucky number one"
penihs MIN to break the trail at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

Berlin, Jan. 24.---lXia wireless to Say
willie, Estimating that the German
losses in the:.war at aDout 100000! the
National Zeitung- of Berlin says that
there are available sufficient forces to
carry on the war for several years
more. The newspaper given available
Figures of casualties and continues:
+ nTlle: first impression obtained from
these tHstsffs that the number Of dead
is relatively small in view Of the fact
that SO many powerful offensive cam
paisns have been undertaken.
'"Nevertheless, the losses mean an
enormous bleeding of the nations body
but it is not SO great but that Ger
many will be able to carry on the war
for several years more. If the total
losses are calculated at about 100000
the German reserves would still num-
Der 100000, out of the 100000 with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
GRANT DESCRIBES VISIT
OF MASKED PEOPLE
IN TRESPASS CASE

Bath Me- Jan. 2i,-(speciaD The IN
ceremonious visit of delegation, nj
masked people to his home on the night
OF Feb p, 1915. when he was given a
note suggesting that he get out Of town.
was graphically described today bv DIR
lfueh u. Grant of Bowdoinham before
justice Hanson and drawn jury in his
trespass suit against Robert Ii. Jack of
the same town, deputy sheriff and cour,
crier.
Mr. Jack enters a general denial to the
charge of DR.. Grants that he partic-
uated IN the visit to his home It Is ex-
pected that the case will last until wei,
into tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
Field Headquarters Of
Pershing Ojo Federico

Ell Paso, Texas, Jan. 24-Ojo FEEDER
leo, so miles north of Colonia Dublan,
Chihuahua, will be the temporary field
headquarters of the American punitive
expedition during the withdrawal OPP
erations, it was learned today. After
retirement of the Anglican troops,
Major General ]. j. Pershing and his
staff will proceed to the border at Co
lumbus. n. M. in the rear of the eX-
peditionary column. FL Vale was per-
manently abandoned as an. outpost Of
the American force at dawn today
when the Fifth United States Cavalry
which had been acting as a rear guard
for the preliminary withdrawal move
ment, started northward toward Colo
MIA Dublan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

Norman H. Fay of Dexter. always
Republican, a Universalist and ma
tive of Upton, Mass, is Ga years OF age
He is president of the firm of Fay &
Scott OF Dexter, one OF the Iarges. ma
ehirery manufacturing concerns in the
country. president of the Dexter trust
&, Banking Co, president of the DeX-
ter Loan & building Association, one
of the largest in tie State. He was
educated in the high school at Provi-
dence and fitted for college at Will
braham. Mass. He lived for some time
IN Worcester. going to Dexter in, 1881,
having since resided there. He was
member Of the House in 1901 and also
in 1915.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
Germai9lnLoss Two Million
But Enough \ etAvailable

which the war was begun. on the -,
err hand, large numbers OF young ~
have reached the age OF military =.
vice during the war. According 10 u.
sentative Calculation, GERMANY
had in this way an addition Of issas
to her forces" v"
The National Zeitung says u,, 4,
if the soldiers who nave passsa =,
age limit for military service hs"s
been retained with the colors. the y.
loss as n result of the war thus !.
would he perhaps $4,000, or A, =
most 100000 and continues:
Germany still has at least srsA,
men to use at the front or for 4.
navy, and therefore we do no, on.
state the case in pointing on, A..
Germany. by comparison with the 4,
mer date (date not given has a mus
larger number of men at the front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
Injunction Cases

Worcester Mass Jan. 24.--The spe-
cial convention of the Massachusetts,
state branch of the American Fedora
ton of Labor today adopted resolu-
/ ton that John f. Meade of Brockton
legislative agent of the State branch,
either Withdraw his: name as candi-
date for state deputy commissioner of
| labor. or have the convention go on
record as declaring his Office in the
state brapch vacant.
Mr.. Meade was named as deputy
commissioner OF labor a short time ago
by the State Board Of Labor and In
dustries and the appointment is now
before the governors council, await
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

Edward +. Gowell. attorney-at-law'
was born July 6. 800. in Berwick. YORK
county. and received his early education
in the public schools graduating from
Berwick Academy and later from boston
University Law school. Has since oHii'
up an extensive law practice in that tow
and vicinity, has held several town Offices
and served as superintendent Of schools
for number Of years. lie vas mel
Der Of the House in 1891, ard Of the state
Senate in 1903 and 1911 also served on the
judiciary and other important commit
tees Wien Maine went Democratic in
1910 Mr. Gowell was one Of eight mem
hers Of the Senate to be reelected lead
ing the gubernatorial vote in York coun-
IS by several hundred votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

Ashley St Clair Calais, Republican,
Baptist, lawyer, married; aged So. Born
in Camden educated in the common
schools of Rockland and at the Farm
ington Normal. school, Has been city
solicitor, superintendent of the schools
and member of the common council in
Calais. In the autumn of 1863 enlisted
in the quota oe Rockland. Joined Co.
F, 2nd Regiment, Maine Cavalry. Dis
charged Dec. s, 1865. at Barrancas,
Florida. Enterep Farrninator. Normal
school in 1867, graduating in 1868. He
took charge Of grammar school in
Calais in May, 1869. and remained at
same school until June 1894. Admitted
to the bar in 1894 and has practiced in
Calais ever since Member of House
in 1915. Has always been a strict adj
vocate of the prohibition of the liquor
traffic. Has always been a Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
Morse Charges Sustained
Court Finds metropolitan
S.. S. Co. Denuded

Newark, n. T.. Jan. 24.-vice Chan
ceilor Lane decided in an opinion filed
today that Miss Jennie r. Morse sis
ter o. Charles w. Morse, had proved
her charges in her suit against the
Metropolitan Steamship Company of
New Jersey for an accounting and to
recover. the former Sound steamships
now Plying on the Pacific coast De-
cision as to what relief should be ac-
corded her was reserved
Miss Morse set forth in her COM
plant as stakeholder in the Metro
politan Company THAI Edward D. Rob-
bins, vice president and general coun-
sci of the New York, New Haven G.
Hartford Railroad Company. had oh
tafned control Of the steamship com
pany's stock for the railroad White nra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

Washington, Jan. 24-For the second
time since it began consideration of
railroad legislation to supplement the
Adamson law the Senate interstate COM
merce committee today declined to ap-
prove a provision suggested by Pres
ident Wilson forbidding a strike or
lockout pending investigation Of a labor
controversy. The vote was 10 to with
three Democratic senators-UnderwOo
Smith of South Carolina and Thompson
voting with the Republicans in the
negative. =
Fight in Senate
On the first vote 10 days ago, the
committee rejected this provision, to
8. A further effort may be made to
win the committees approval and if
this is unsuccessful. O fight. will be
made for the provision when railroad
legislation reaches the floor Of tho Sen
ate some weeks hence.
Chairman Newlands tonight said the
committee was still at work on an in
vestigation bill with this feature elm
mated and was confident that approval
would be given a measure that would
prevent Instructions to interstate COM
merce without actually forbidding a
strike.
The action of the committee came
soon after representatives of the four
railroad brotherhoods informed presj
dent Wilson, who was at the capitol.
consulting senators about other Iegis-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
Want Judges Compelled
to Hear All Evidence in

ing confirmation. The appointment OF
Mr.. Meade displaced Cornelius j. Car
moody of Worcester who has been
prominent in the labor movement for
many years. -.
The convention also adopted rese-
hutton calling for the drafting iof % bill
to compel judges, except those:of tine
supreme court. to hear all evidence In
injunction cases. In another resolution
the executive council was Instructed to
draft health insurance PM having a
non -contributary clause yThe conven-
ton favored a resolution giving women
the right to vote on amendments to
the state constitution submitted to
referendum vote of the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

tending to act for himself. The VICE
chancellor in his opinion said there Wa
grave doubt as to whether Robbins was
not acting for the New Haven on SOM
other company. He finds that Robbins
denuded the steamship corporation Of
its assets and virtually caused IL 90
discontinue business leaving stock
holders and creditors with only two
steamships TO satisfy their claims. 2,
the exercise of options on stock. th'
vice chancellor holds. Robbins commit
TED breach Of trust to The creditors
and stockholders.
Miss Morse complained In her action
mat the Yale and Harvard were tax
en- or the New York Boston route IN
order to eliminate competition with the
freight boats Of the New Haven foaAI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

ira tton might favor either fixing limit
ed time for the debate now or an agree
ment to postpone it until the Senate holds
its extra session after the fourth of
March
1t is understood the subject was dis
cussed only generally and that no az
tempt was made to agree upon any plan
of action.
The legislative program was talked
over and the President is said to have
urged the Importance of passing water
power legislation before the end Of the
session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
British Beer Output Cut
to 100000 Barrels

In brewing are required Tor food Ia
fact, it is really a question OF brest
versus beer"
The measure mas received the ar.
prevail of the war cabinet. which H..
decided that corresponding rcstr,c,i,r,
shall be placed upon the release o..
wines and spirits from bond
1t is understood that restrictions on
the output of alcoholic liquors will in
the opinion of the authorities obyis,.
the necessity of recourse either .,
state purchase or prohibition. al an,
rate in the near future Sul fur,be,
restrictions in the same direction ma,
be made during the progress ot N.
war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
AGED FARMER DIES
ON WEDDING EVE

toulton. Me, Jan. 2i-On the eve OF
his marriage to his housekeeper stephen
A. Osborne. a well-to-do Littleton farmer,
died suddenly at his home last night.
Wednesday Mr. Osborne. who was s.,
was TO have married Miss Helen Smith
who for several years has been in his
employ.
An estate valued at $4,000 is left by
Mr.. Osborne. and Miss Smith is named
AS one OF ths benehciaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

Washington, Jan. 2t.-Objections TO re-
strictions upon newspaper publishers
proposed in the owen corrupt practices
bill were made today to Senate sub
committee by Frank +. Glass, a Brig
ingham. Ala. publisher and vice presi-
dent of the American Newspaper Pub
fishers Association.
Legal prohibition against printing news
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

Washington. Jan. 24.-Representative
Padgett and the House subcommittee
charged with framing the naval bill.
have completed their task and will re-
port to the naval committee Monday
a measure carrying 1858 200. 900 for 1918.
The bill provides that if the navy de-
partment is unable to get satisfactory
bids for construction of ships by pri-
waite plants $12,0O0OCO more is appro-
priated for equipment to construct
them at navy yards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
ASK CARRANZA
FOR PROTECTION
OF FOREIGNERS

Washington. Jan. "a Co-incider
with the withdrawal Of General PerSh
ing's force from Mexico. an urreu, a..
peal will probably be sent hy III
United States to Carranza 10 max
every possible effort To protect for
eigners in the district that has bee,
occupied by American troops for n
past 0 months. Fear is felt partica
larly for the safety of the many Ch
nese who have been furnishing SUD
plies TO the Americans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25

7.OS0,314. an increase of s09.Si7. OF
about 10 per cent. over last year WhiF
operating revenues increased about u
per cent. expenses increased approx
nately - 12 per cent.
For the II months ending wiib Oc'
tober, returns to the commission SHOW
the companies received total revenue
o. s23f.377.0f7. an increase of nesry
IL per cent. over last year. of which
65,A23.632 was net operating incomt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-25
Naval Bill Carries
353 Million Dollars
for Ships in 1918

Washington. Jan. 24-More than sG0,000,-
900 for strengthening and maintaining
coast defence would be provided by the
fortfications bill reported favorably to-
day to the House New defences for New
York. including great works at Far Rock
away, and batteries at Fort Niche at
the eastern entrance to Long ISLAND
sound, are included.
Boston. the entrance to Delaware bay,
Chesapeake bay, San Francisco, Puget