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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
FANS ARE WAITING FOR
THE MckINNON-ROBlNSON
BOUT ON FRIDAY NIGHT

The bouts at City hall next Friday
are attracting the attention OF the lol-
lowers of the manly art all over New
England All of the Boston newspapers
are speaking highly of it. Below Is
clipping from the Boston Sunday Post
and written by one of the foremost
sporting editors in this country;
Augusta Me, fans. also those with
in car distance of the Maine capital
CITY. are in line for some action on Fri
DAY night, Feb. %. when Bill Mcklnnon
of Roxbury and George Robinson OF
Cambridge settle an old argument IN
the 12-round feature bout at the Capitol
A. c. Both men are well known III
Maine have yet to fail to give salts
faction.
1.-TWO years ago in Cambridge 'Mckin-
non mussed up Robinson in 12-round-
err at the University A c., one OF the
few defeats which the Cambridge col
ored middleweight has sustained. lie
sought a return bout. but McKinnon did
not warm to it, so the matter was II
nalIy dropped for the time being. Re
Gently Robinson got after Mc!<innln
again and the Roxbury man accepted. 50
on Friday night all arguments will be
settled" Doc Amy. Boston Post.
The other contests, which look about
the hest ever staged in that part OF
Maine, will bring together the follow
i1p. Danny Lorraine of Augusta claim
ant of the Pine Tree lightweight title,
VS.. Young Higgins of Waterville; Jim
my Ahearn, Augusta. VS.. Young Corbin,
Hallowell Young Bat Nelson VS.. Young
Poulin. both of Augusta.
Tickets now on sale at Packard s
Smoke Shop.--Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Republican Caucus Takes
Action on Ballot Reform

The Tuesday evening Republican
caucus was largely attended and two
important votes were taken-one for
4 committee of the caucus to consid-
er and report a draft of bill. with
an accompanying ballot, in accordance
wit hthe expressed views on ballot re-
form" to the next caucus. The senti-
ment of the caucus was also expressed
that the party cross for marking be re-
tanned, with the elimination of the
sticker, and the briefest and simplest
form of printed instructions.
The other matter was the coming to
our coast of the Massachusetts gill net
fishermen and it was voted that the
committee on sea and shore fisheries
be requested to investigate and report
TO the caucus a draft of a bill that will
keep those fishermen away from our
waters, ii being a matter of grave dam
ger to the preservation of the fish re-
naming on our ocast.
Many visitors were present, refresh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Even CROSS, SICK
Chill DREN LOVE
SYRUP OF FIGS
If feverish, bilious, constipated.
give fruit laxative at
once.

Don't scold your fretful, peevish child.
See If tongue is coated; this is a sure
sign it's little stomach, liver and bowels
are clogged with sour waste
When listless. pale, feverish. full OF
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally, has stomach
ache. indigestion, diarrhea, give a tea
spoonful of California Syrup of Figs"
and in few hours all the foul waste,
the sour bile and fermenting food passes
out of the bowels and you have a we'll
and playful child again. Children love
this harmless fruit laxative" and moth
ers can rest easy after giving it. because
1t never fails to make their little "in-
sides" clean and sweet
Keep it handy, Mother. A little give,
today saves a sick child tomorrow, brt,
get the genuine. Ask your druggist 10,
5o-cent bottle of California Syrup or
Figs" which has directions for babies.
children of all ages and for grown-upS
plainly on the bottle. Remember Their.
are counterfeits sold here so surely loot
and see that yours is made by the "ca,i-
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Hand bacl, /
with contempt any Other ng syrun-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Santo Domingo City. Feb. S.-(Staff
Correspondence of The Associated
Press. )-Great savings in the Domini
can salary list have been effected by
the military government established by
the United States on Nov. % last. The
possibility OF this developed in the
process of settling claims brought up
as a consequence of the suspense of
payments of salaries for several
months back, beginning in August be-
fore the establishment of the tempo
rary military government after the
collection of all revenues had been
taken under American supervision.
Salary payments under the Domini-
can government were not resumed I'M
til shortly before Christmas. Mean
while much criticism had been aroused
as by the time the military took charge
almost all the government employees
entirely dependent on their salary had
reached the end of their resources and
many salary claims had been bought
up by spectators. The January SAL
aries were paid promptly, however,
and with a stable government estab-
lished no delays are expected in the
future.
Many disputed or doubtful salary
claims remain unsettled these being
chiefly those of politicians who in the
eyes of the military authorities have
not been able to establish so far that
they actually performed government
service to warrant any payment of SAL
airy.
Many Dominicans who have sought to
have salary claims allowed have explain
ed that they were appointed to positions
to which no duties were attached. 1t is
said authoritatively that approximately
50 per cent. 'of the last Dominican budget
of S2,500,000 was for salaries.
In addition to dispensing with the
Services of a great many persons who
were not performing any duties many po-
sitions have been abolished or Temporal
rily suspended. BY administration order
the Dominican Assembly has been sus-
eended until further notice and all sala-
ries and perquisites stopped. In view Of
the fact that there is no President and no
Dominican cabinet. the salaries attached
to these places are remaining in the
treasury. The Dominican army has been
largely reduced because there is no longer
,any necessity for 1t in the opinion Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
CUBAN LIBERAL
PARTY FOR PEACE

Havana, Feb. 20.--The Parliamentary
committee of the Liberal party adopted
resolution at a meeting tonight ex-
pressing its desire to aid in all action,
Legislative or otherwise, necessary to
national peace and harmony between
all Cubans and the re-esta adjustment of
political normality." The resolution
further declares that the Liberal party
does not desire to establish a govern
ment in opposition to the constitution,
but only to see that elections are held
under legal guarantees and without
violence or fraud. Twenty three Liber-
al representatives were present at the
meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS
"Chimes of Normandy"
Given at City Hall

People 1ocked to City hall last night
to attend another of the attractions
which are being offered for the winter
by the Augusta Entertainment Course
and everyone vas, as they had expect
ed to be, much pleased. The attractions
thus far have been of a variety of
style that guaranteed an evening OF
pleasure and that of last night vas no
exception, and bringing with it as 1t
did the tuneful and catchy music, the
sparkles Of wit and the jingle that goes
with light operas, it caught the APP
prevail OF the big audience soon after
the curtain rose on the first act and
held it until the close.
The attraction was the comic opera
Chimes Of Normandy" one of the
Oldest of the comic operas, and it might
be added. one of the best. Everyone
has heard Of the Chimes Of Norman
dy." or as 1t was sometimes called,
"The Bells Of Cornville," and under
either title it left with those who heard
it a lost of pleasant memories, which
were awakened last evening. The
opera, which is by Robert Planquette,
is considered one Of the most popular
Of the light operas, and although it has
been given for years it has never yet
grown old. The songs: 1.-THE Legend
Of the Bells" and Just Look at That
ana Look at This" will always be ac-
ceptable. and were just as tuneful
and musical as when they were first
rendered.
The opera last evening was present
ed by some of the best talent from the
lyceum world. Arthur Wooley. playing
tie bailli. is said to be the finest IN
this part Of the United ttaes. wniie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

tons which adversely affects the
French fishermen of st. Pierre This
dispute, while now quiescent, is cap
able at any time of becoming a sore
spot. France pays bounties to her st.
Pierre fishermen, thereby enabling
them to under sell Observation-Disclosures
Accordingly Newfoundland denies to
the French fleet bait found mainly in
NeWfoUnd'a waters
Although friction between Newfound-
land and the United States over the fish
cries was ended by The Hague fishery
award of 1910 barring American fisher
men from Newfoundland waters, it is
thought that an arrangement more salts
factory to all concerned might be reached
through direct negotiations in the altered
conditions after the war. Such an ar
rangement might also be extended to
American fishing privileges on the coast
of Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
DENY CHARGE OF
GERMAN INTRIGUE

Havre has issued a statement denying
reports that the troubles in Cuba are
due to German intrigue, according to a
Havas despatch from that city. The
statement says that the disturbances in
Cuba are due solely to the bitter nature
of the Presidential election.
Not only have the Germans no in
fluence in Cuba" says the consul, but
they have still less power to create diff
culties between Cuba and the United
States, to which latter country Cubans
are bound by great interests and a live
ly sense of gratitude
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
State Department Reluctant
TO Sever Austrian Relations

Unofficially it has developed that the
State department is reluctant to sever
diplomatic relations with Austria, de-
string to maintain as long as possible
some official relations with at least
some of the Central Powers.
\ break with Turkey and Bulgaria
is regarded as certain to follow a rup-
tu,e with Austria, and deep concern for
the welfare of the many American
citizens in the Near East is one of the
influences that have affected the State
Departments policy in holding off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
1900 Killed, 5000 Wounded
in Ammunition Explosion
at Archangal, Russia

Berlin, Feb. 2o.-(By wireless TO Say
viile).-It is reported from Copenhagen
says the Overseas News Agency, that
1909 persons were killed and 5000 wounded
in an explosion of ammunition at Arch
angel, Russia.
A Copenhagen telegram says that tray
elers returning from Russia declare that
the last great explosion at Archangel
was much more considerable than wa,
made known in dispatches from Russia
says the news agency. The explosion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Eddie Beck as Caspard. the miser. and
Agnes Barry as Serpolette have been
I'm many Broadway productions. Eve
lyn Stewart, who plays Germaine, was
prima donna with the Rose Maid"
and the Beauty Spot" both New York
predictions. The other parts in the cast
were filled by young people who were
eminent!v acceptable.
The Chimes OF Normandy" has been
given in Augusta in the past but new
or in tic manner in which it was pre-
sented last evening. and those who
saw it. whether il was for the frs;
time or whether it was t. them as the
return OF an old friend. went home
possessed of a feeling of pleasure that
will long be retained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

ed. The officials are said to be aided
by detectives who have watched al
legged German operations in the Unit
ed States. The personal effects Of
steerage passengers are being search
ed fer possible contrabard and their
documents are being examined for any
light they might throw on plots against
Canadian property. While secrecy Is be-
ing maintained it is indicated no ir-
regularities have thus for been found
Snow fell heavily today and the
Frederik Wits passengers remained
below decks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

connection with permanent financing
of the short term debt" the statement
continues, and taken in conjunction
with the company's expectation of
selling further securities which it owns
with view to reducing its short term
debt and increasing its railroad facili-
ties leads the directors to feel that the
present position of the New Haven
from standpoint of holders of its
short term Indebtedness is the most
satisfactory existing ct any time since
this Indebtedness was created"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
ASK THAT BODY
LIE IN STATE IN
TOPEKA CAPITOL

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 20 - Following
receipt of kilograms from Secretary
Baker of the war department and Mrs,
Frederick Funston. which approved
the request of the Kansas LEGISLATURE
that the body of General Funston be
sent to Topeka to lie in state in the
capitol, Governor Arthur Capper and
Colonel Wilder C. Metcalf of the Kan
sas National Guard this afternoon tel
egraphed General Pershing asking that
if possible he make the necessary ar
rangementS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Hauling Down American
FLAG Was a Fabrication

the governor general made it known to
the minister that the continuation of his
philanthropic work for the commission
would he welcomed. The flag on the
building occupied by the American min
lister was never hauled down. The min
lister never discussed this question with
any member of the German administra-
ton. Apparently his only discussion of
it was with the Spanish minister who
replied that Minister Whitlock could fly
the flag as long as he continued his work.
The entire question is now of no practi-
cal Importance as the minister is keep
ing on with the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Bernstorff Party May Be
Detained ) or 4 DAYS

Halifax. y. :. Feb. 2o-The steamer
Frederik VII carrying Count Johann
Won Bornstorf, former German ambas-
sador to the United Staten, is not like
~ to resume her voyage to Europe for
thieo o. four days, it was indicated
here today
The Canadian immigration officials
this mo"n:ng h.2an examining the
Storage passeh%ers chiefly to discov-
er whether among them are secret
agents of the German government. 1t is
understood ti.at if any are found they
Will be removed and possibly intern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Be:ln, Feb. lS.-tby Wireless 20 Say
VILE, Feb. 2D.-The question of hauling
down the American flag on the American
legation at Brussels has never been dis
Cussed between Brand Whitlock the
American minister, and any member OF
the German administration. the Overseas
News Agency states in an announcements
made today. The agency announcement
reads
Brand Whitlock. the American minis
ter at Brussels, with all his staff continue
work for the relief commission. After
the breaking off of diplomatic relations
between Germany and the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
WINTHROP CENTER

Jefferson c. Smith, State secretary Of
the Y. M. c. A, was down to the State
farm Monday on business matters
The well that is being driven at the
oilcloth shops is now down to the depth
Of ZIG feet and it looks as though it would
nave to go down number of feet yet
before sufficient quantity of water is
secured.
b. W. Cote and Miss Fortier of Au-
gusta were out Sunday to pass the day
with Mrs. Rose Caron.
Everett Williams of Winthrop was
down to the Center Monday looking after
cows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
New Haven Expects to Pay
All Obligations by May |

New York, Feb. 2o-Directors of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad issued a statement today
saying that the company has every
reason tc believe that its $4,000, 900 of
Obligations maturing May /. together
Mith SIS, 100000 notes of the New Eng
land Navigation Co, due on the same
date. will be laid or refunded at or
before maturity
The refundir2 Of these for fur
Their period rs preliminary step in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

fine. to approach or enter any place CON-
nected with the national defence to un-
lawfully obtain information, or to make
photographs. blueprints, plans, etc, Of
things connected with such defence. or
to dispose of code or signal book or
model. or anything else of national de-
fence value. Where these things are
done for foreign government In time
of peace. whether Recognized or unrec-
ognized by the United States. the penal
ty is increased to 20 years imprison-
ment and in time Of war to life.
Any person who in war time. with
the intent that it shall be communi-
Gated to an enemy, shall collect, re-
cord. or publish OF communicate or at
tempt to elicit any information" with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Horse Feed Shortage May
Stop the Maine numbering

1ortiand. Me. Feb. 2o-Inability to
SIT grain from the Western sections
NAY cause thousands of dollars loss to
Maine and destroy for time at least
one Of the greatest industries of the
safe. THE situation is not only
a.armiag. but it is serious. Unless
;here comes relief, and it must be i'm
to q stop all of the logging operations
now a progress in the great woods of
the state Jobbers are unable to secure
Lrr...s with which to feed their stocks.
T"is condition. which is the most seri-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Spy Bill asses Senate
Practically Unchanged

Washington, Feb. 20-The admins
iration espionage bill, providing severe
penalties for spying on matters of ma
honai defence and Furnishing conspira-
les to violate American neutrality, was
passed today by the Senate by a vote
Of so to 10.
The bill as passed takes in IA separ-
ate measures suggested by the depart
nent OF justice and was put through
virtually unchanged. despite the oppo-
sitlon of several senator's who declared
Us terms so stringent as to imperil AM
srican liberty OF speech and of the
press II has not passed the House
The spy section Is far reaching In
character. making II a crime. punishable
Essn two years. Imprisonment or $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Gus in the history of the State, is daily
growing worse and up to the present
there is no indication that there will be
relief
A reporter was informed today, by
one Of the large mercantile concerns in
Portland. which has about 90 to 25
horses that he was unable to secure oats
in sufficient quantities to feed the
horses
Gus as it is elsewhere in the State Lo-
cal dealers who, sell at retail have but
limited quantities and are dealing out
orders to their customers in small guam
titles from an occa sional car that ar
riveS.
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CHICAGO Stock Co.

The Chicago Stock Co. which opened
"a weeks engagement on Monday eve
nlng at the Opera house won the APP
prevail of the theatre goers with it's
initial performance and by its offer
ing last evening gained the friendship
of all present. Owing to the presence
OF counter attraction in the city tho
attendance was not as large as it
otherwise would have been. The eve
ming attraction was Eugene Walters
dramatic triumph. Fine Feathers" "a
story of RAN who sells his soul to
buy his wife fine clothes The plot was
well worked out by cast we'll quail
fled and the production was very sat
isfactory
This afternoon at the Opera house
the Chicago Stock Co will offer a de-
cided novelty, a matinee for ladies'
only. and will present "A very gripping
play entitled The Wife Decides" 1t
is described as a plain talk to the mar
ried and dealing with the sacred pre-
cepts of motherhood and the efforts
of young wife to restrain her hus-
band from casting his affections in
the way of a vampire" There will
be a lady door tender, lady ushers and
all gentleman employees of the theatre
will be compelled to leave during the
progress of the play. The matinee
prices this afternoon are 25 cents TO
all parts of the house. No children
under is will be admitted unless ac-
companied by their parents or an
adult.
Back Home" Tonight
Judge Priest, the wise ana benign ruler
Of an old kentucky courthouse, for
whom the magazine stories have made
friends all over the country. has finally
reached the stage. Back Home" is the
name Of volume of short stories which
constitute the narrative of Judge Priest
and his people, and Back Home" is the
name Of the play founded on those sto-
res, which WAS presented originally at
the George NJ. Conan theatre in New
York and also scored a big success at the
Plymouth theatre in Boston and will be
produced as the opera house tonight.
The dramatization is the joint work
Of Irwin Cobb, author of the stories, and
Bayard Weller the playwright. who Is
best known as the man who wrote
within the Law" There is much charm
and genuine fun in the play.
The play turns upon the arrival in the
judges district of a crusadng writer
from the North who while investigating
the child labor conditions. gets into a
fight and kills a local bully. His trial for
murder is made a political issue, the
whole spirit of the community is against
him and it is only by a trick that Judge
Priest suddenly marshals in his favor all
the sentiment of Civil War days and a
really thrilling moment is achieved when
the tide turns in the rickety old court
house
Washineton's Birthday, Two Famous
Plays
As a special holiday offering Washing
tons birthday the Chicago players will
offer the play of beautiful appeal entitled
THE Angelus in the afternoon and In
the evening Fred Jackson's roaring New
York comedy success "A Full House"
g, -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Norway Collier
with Americans
Is Sunk by Shells

London, Feb. 2O.-(4.50 j. M-The
Norwegian collier Dalbeattie from Glas-
gov to Gibraltar was sunk by shell fire
on Saturday.
The collier was shelled while the
crew was taking to the beats, it is de
clared.
Two Americans were on the vessel,
John Guerre of Los Angeles and Frank
Wood of keene. \. H. The latter is
suffering from bronchitis aggravated by
his exposure of 10 hours in the ships
boat
The Dalbeattie was a vessel of 1927
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
GEN. PERSHING
FILLS VACANCY

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 2O-Major Cen
eral John J. Pershing assumed tempo
rary command of the southern depart
ment last night, filling the vacancy
left by the death of Major General
Funston.
Speaking of the death of General
Funston, General Pershing said: I'VE
can ill afford to lose his keen mind
in the military counsels of the repub-
lie"
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CAR SHORTAGE
BILL REPORTED
.FAVORABLY

Washington, Feb 20.-The Esch car
shortage bill. giving the Interstate
Commerce Commission in freight traf-
Rc emergencies, broad powers to sus-
pend all car service rules and make any
reasonable directions to meet the situa-
ton, was favorably reported to the
House today by the Interstate Com.
merce committee.
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PORTO RICAN
CITIZENSHIP BILL
PASSES SENATE

Washington. Feb 20.-The Porto Ri
can citizenship and civil government bill
was passed by the Senate today with
out roll call 1t already had passed the
House.
The bill also provides for prohibition
in the island, subject to referendum
of the voters.
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Miss Nancy S. Soule

Miss Nancie S. Soule passed away at
an early hour Tuesday morning at her
home. 1 Bangor street place after an
illness of about two weeks following
shock. She was Y years of age and the
immediate survivors are one brother
William T.. and one sister, Mary f. of
Augusta Funcral services will be held
at o'clock Thursday afternoon from
the horne ard will be private.