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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Report Thaw a
Physical and
Mental Wreck

Philadelphia. Feb. 2S-Harry x
Thaw is a physical and mental wreck
according to a report made today to
Captain of Detectives Tate by DR.
John Wanamaker, Sd, police sur
geon who was present yesterday when
New York alenists examined Thaw at
the hospital here Thaw was taken to
the hospital seven weeks ago when he
cut his throat while police were
searching for him on a warrant charg-
ing him with beating a Kansas City
boy in a New York hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
The Protestant Episcopal
Pension Fund BEGINS Today

New York, Feb. 2s-The pension
fund of the Protestant Episcopal
church providing for the pensioning
of aged clergymen, their widows and
orphans, will become effective tomor-
row, Bishop Lawrence of Massachu-
sets announced here tonight
at will be at least two weeks be-
fore a final statement can be made as
to the amount raised, said Bishop
Lawrence, but it is possible to an
nounce that this time that at least
$500, 1000 has been subscribed"
This amount the bishop said will
make it possible for the fund to as
sumo the obligations, Of the clergy re
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Anglo=French
Conference Is
Held at Calais

Paris. Feb, 27-An Anglo-French
conference was held at Calais yester-
day and today Those participating in
it were Premier BRAND Of France. Gen.
Lyautey, the French minister Of war;
Gen. Robert G. Nivelle, COMMUNICATIVE
Chief Of the French field forces; Pre-
mier Lloyd George of Great Britain;
Gen. Sir Robertson, chief Of the I'm
perial staff at British army headquar-
ters, and Field Marshal Sir Douglas
Haig. commandments of the Brit
ish forces in France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

The Players of the Sacred Heart
church have commenced their rehears
ais for Robert Hugh Benson's Passion
Play, which will be produced here some
time during Passion week. When this
old, medieval mystery play was re-
vived some few years ago Hallowel
bore the distinction of being the first
city on this side of the Atlantic to en-
act this beautiful and impressive sa-
cred drama. Other cities in this coun-
try now have notable productions OF
this play at this season every year. The
exact date of the Hallowe1l play will
be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Nothing for Burns

Like procedure was had in the adop-
ton CT the minority report ought not
to pass" on the resolve to reimburse
Michael Burns of Augusta for 'orlglnai
package" liquor seized by the sheriff
some 30 wears ago. ordered by the court
to be returned but part found to be
missing. the claim with interest
amounting to ever $4,000. Rep Rounds
made a strong appeal for payment of
r Just claim" but the House would
have no countena ncing of any phase of
the rum business and the adverse re-
port was adopted
The claim Of n. j. Hanna for services
as deputy State fish warden under
former Warden VIM. Brennan. who had
refused such payment, as had the en-
tire last administration. was given a
step toward passage through accept
ance Of the committee report Ought
to pass"
Routine matters to q large number
were disposed Of, the session lasting
ever two hours.
The Senate also had a large amount
Of work on hand and quickly disposed
OF it.
Both House and Senate were visit
ed during the sessions by two school
delegations, one Of 10 students from
Monmouth academy. accompanied by
Principal Harold Peaslee and Misses
Ira Currie and Jennie NJ Farnum of
the faculty. They were guests Of Sen
ator Chick Of Kennebec. former prn-
cipal Of the academy and later in the
day visited the Jail and postoffice.
The other party consisted Of party
Of II students OF the Senior and Jun
Tor classes Of tho Winthrop high school,
comprising the civic government class,
and accompanied by Miss Mary Put
nam. the assistant principal,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
3 aker-AiIen.

A quiet wedding took place Saturday
at l o'clock at the residence of Rev I
P. Crosby Of Auburn when Gilbert
Baker Of Auburn and Ida Allen of
west Bowdoin were united in marri-
age. The bride was becomingly gowned
IN dark green, furtrimmed suit. The
couble ring service was used. Those
present were Mrs. Emery Baker, moth
or or the groom, Mrs. Chas. Allen.
step-mother of bride; Mrs. Arthur
rhilorook' sister OF bride and Miss
Hildred Whitney Of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Nominations by the Governor

Justices of the Peace--W. S. Small
idge. Mount Desert; Philip F. Chap
man. Portland; George E. Allen, Cam
den: Harvey F. McGlaufin, Presque
Isle: Augustine F. Hahn, Lincolnville.
Notary Public-George w. Cover,
Skowhegan; Philip +. Chapman, Port
land; George z. Allen, Camden; E. F.
Berry, Rockland; Theodule Albert,
Fort Kent; Harold McInnes, Rumford:
Llewellyn A. Wordsworth, Hiram;
Charles F. Merriman, Portland; Harold
c. Payson, Portland.
Dedimus Protestaten-Orman l..
Stanley, Porter.
Administer Oaths. Take Acknowl-
Judgements of Deeds and Solemnize
Marriages-Grace M. Wood Lynch,
Portland; Mrs. NJ. D. Russell, Steuben.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Improvement Announced
In i. S. Transportation

Washington, Feb. % - Measurable
improvement in the transportation
conditions were reported today from
every section, according to announce
ment made tonight by the car service
commission of the American Railway
Association.
The situation at Chicago, it was
said, has been further relieved. At
Minneapolis, the railroads reported
plenty of empty box cars for immedi-
ate needs The commission therefore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

lief fund which today was consolina'0
ed with the church pension fund.
According to the provisions Oh -,
newly created pension system eNeiI
active clergyman of the Episcop 90
church, upon reaching the age Oh w.
will be eligible to retirement on
minimum pension of $500 year. wiz
ows will receive one-half the sums u
which their husbands would have Deen
entitled and allowances will be ihau,
to all dependent orphans of deceased
clergymen at the rate of 500 per yea year
for each child under seven years anu any,
5000 per year for each child between
the ages Of seven and IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
MISERABLE FROM
STOMACH TROUBLE.
Felt WretChed Until He Started
To Take "Fruit-a-tives"
594 Champlain ST., Montreal.

For two years, I was a miserable
sufferer from Rheumatism and Stom-
ach Trouble. 1 had frequent Dizzy
Spells, and when 1 took food, felt
wretched and sleepy. I suffered from
Rheumatism dreadfully, with pains in
my back and joints, and my hands
swollen.
A friend advised Fruit -tives" and
from the outset, they did me good
After the first box, felt was getting
we'll and 1 can truthfully say that
Fruit "a tives" is the only medicine
that helped me-" LOUIS LABRlE.
soc. a box, for $3.50, trial size, Csc.
At all dealers or sent postpaid by
Fruit -tives Limited, Ogdensburg, N.
Y-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

they had been informed on what they
considered reliable authority that the
British admiralty had decided TO EN-.
ploy all vessels, passenger carriers as
well as freighters solely for transport
ing supplies or moving troops.
Dr. Henry Van Dyke. former Amerl.
can minister to Holland. who was re-
ported to be on the Finland. did no,
sail. He was not booked as a passen.
ger. United States Senator-elect Fred.
erick Hale of Maine, who arrived said
he understood DR. Van Dyke was still
In London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

decided to discontinue the practice re-
Gently adopted of sending solid tram
loads of empties through to Mlnhedp
oils, but will supply the cltys nee'i'
through a regular method of disuA'
button.
Representatives Of the southern Wv
Seaboard Air Line and the Atiai,u.
Coast Line railways gave notice ina
the needs Of the Southern FertiiiIel
interests would be met at once anu "
threatened tie-up Of the industry 'h''
averted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
IN THE SENATE.
Kindness to Birds and Animals.

Kindness to Birds and Animals.
Hold Of Cumberland-Act to amend the
Revised Statutes relating to teaching the
principles of kindness to birds and ami
mails in the public schools. The act in
creases from 10 minutes to one-half hour
the period Of each week of the school
term to be devoted to teaching the chill
dren principles of kindness to birds and
animals.
State Board Of Health Expenses.
Davies of Cumberland-Act to amend
the Revised Statutes relative to the pay
ment Of expenses of the State Board Of
Health in enforcing its rules and regula-
tions. providing that the expenses shall
be paid by the municipality in and for
which the work has been done instead or
by the State.
Combined Health Districts.
Gordon Of York-Act providing for the
formation Of combined health districts.
Tho act provides that for the purpose
Of improving the health conditions OF
their municipalities health officer may
De employed by a city. by two or more
aeiEhboring cities combined into a health
district or by q combination Of cit
les with surrounding towns or of towns
with towns. by vote of each town at
town meeting or by vote Of city council
sf each city. provided that the formation
of a health district and the appointment
81 health officer shall be approved by
he State Board Of Health. The board Of
health Of q combined health district shall
Donsist Of the mayor Of each city and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Half Farm Loan
Bonds Placed

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Federal Farm
Loan board officials are understood to
have arranged for placing half of the
entire first issue of forthcoming farm
loan bonds, amount undetermined,
with syndicate Of bankers at New
York and elsewhere at a rate of 4 IL
per cent. The rate to be charged the
farmers on loans will range between )
and ) IL per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

The House put the Lewiston ponce
board bill through to be engrossed on
Wednesday me, ming. in spite of all at
tempts of it's opponents to block II.
Rep. Emerson and Rep. Murray dld all
in their power, but the vote was over
whelming when brought to the issue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Pass Invalid
Pension Bill

Washington. Feb. 2S.-The Senate laid
aside the revenue bill for one minute to-
night by unanimous consent and put
through the annual invalid pension bill
already passed by the House and carry
ing about $3.50, 0o0.00O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Cars for AUGUSTA Toniuht

In addition to the regular car SER
vice. extra cars will leave Halowell at
645 7.15, 7.30 and 7.45, running direct
ly to City hall, Augusta, and return
ing Immediately after the Chapman
concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

The regular monthly meeting of the
D. A. r, will be held at 7.3O o'clock next
Friday evening at the Hallowell House
The hostesses on this occasion will be
four of the members, Misses Boyden. Nye
Lowell and Parln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

Adj. Gen. Geo. Mel. Presson will adj
dress the members of the Bombahook
Club Thursday evening at 73O o'clock
at the club rooms. There should be q
large attendance of the members to
listen to what must be an interesting
address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

Washington, Feb. 2S.-President VIII
son has received the following cable
gram from Austin Y. Hoy, whose moth
er and sister were lost when the La
COMA was torpedoed without warning by
German submarine;
II am an American citizen, represent
ing the Sullivan Machinery Company OF
Chicago, living abroad, not as an eX-
patriate but for the promotion of Am
erican trade. / love the Flag, believing
in it's significance. My beloved mother
and sister. passengers on the Laconia,
have been foully murdered on the high
seas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

The Epworth League Of the Metho-
dist church will hold a ST Patrick en-
tertainment and sale in the vestry on
Thursday evening. March s. Chatting
dish lunches will be served Ice cream.
cooked food and candy will be on sale
and a nice program will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

The Augusta Current Events Club
has invited the Hallowell Current
Events Club 70 meet with them at 3
o'clock Friday afternoon. March =, with
Miss Gertrude Macdonald at the State
School for Girls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

Regular meeting of Hallowell Com
mandery No. 81, L. O. G. c., this eve
ming. All members of the degree team
are requested to be present as there will
be initiatory work Ladies please dress
in white
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

Regular meeting this evening of
Sanborn Lodge, No. SO, T. o. o. F.. with
work in the third degree. Supper will
he served followed by a smoke talk.
Special music will be furnished by an
orchestra from the Gardiner lodge.
Visiting brothers aer cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Pr est Who Administered
Last Rites Explains How
Women Died in Lifeboat

Liverpool, Feb. 2S.-The Rev F. Dun
stan Sargent of Grenada. British West
Indies. a passenger on the Laconia, who
administered the last rites of the Roman
Catholic church to seven persons who
persisted, gave to the Associated Press
today the following account of the death
of Mrs. Mary Hoy and Miss Elizabeth
How Of Chicago and Cedric =. watts of
London:
Mrs Hoy died In the arms of her
daughter. Her body slipped off into the
sea out of her daughters weakened arms.
The heart broken daughter succumbed a
few minutes afterwards and her body fell
over the side of the boat as we were
tossed by the huge waves.
"In icy water up to her knees for two
hours the daughter all the time bravely
her aged mother, uttering
words of encouragement to her. From
the start both were violently seasick
which, coupled with the cold and expos
ure, gradually wore down their courage.
They were brave women"
After a pause Father Sargent continued:
1.-THE first to die in our boat was w.
Irvine Robinson of Toronto. After his
body had been consigned to the sea we
tossed about for an hour, shipping more
and more water until the gunwales were
almost level with the sea. Then NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
BANGOR DEMOCRATS
NOMINATE BYRNES

Bangor, Me, Feb. 2S-Bangor Demo
Gratis tonight nominated Patrick J..
Byrnes for mayor. There was no oppo-
siton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

Watts, who was not physically strong
succumbed in the arms of his 1ancee
who was trying In vain to keep him warm
by throwing her wealth of hair about
his neck.
Even after he died she refused TO
give him up, and although the add
tional weight made the situation more
dangerous for US all. we yielded to her
pitiful pleading and allowed her to
keep the body. 1t was taken aboard
the rescuing patrol from which it was
buried.
THE Hoys were the next to pass
away after Mr.. watts. Then a fireman
died and later two others of the crew
who were too thinly clad to resist ex-
posture. All together, we were in the
boat 10 hours. We were rescued In the
middle of the morning"
Father Sargent said his boat was
badly damaged on being launched and
Immediately began to leak. Owing to
the heavy waves they were unable to
attract the attention of the other boats
or to transfer the passengers. At the
start their boat had three feet of wat
er, which increased steadily notwith-
standing the efforts of everyone to ban
it out. Father Sargent was hard at
work at the oars and at bailins, paus-
ing to. administer the last sacrament
when his ministrations were required
"As an American citizen, outraged
and as such fully within my rights, and
as an American son and brother bereav-
ed, l call upon my government to pre-
serve its citizens self-respect and save
others of my countrymen from auch
deep grief as l now feel. l am Of mill
tary age, able to fight. II my country
can use me against these brutal assas-
sins, / am at it's call
. 'If it stultfies my manhood and my
nations by remaining passive under
outrage, / shall seek mans chance
under another flag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
HALLOWELL
Continued from Page Three)

was for the Bradstreet Mo
tor Co. of this city and consisted of
closed car. touring car and roadster,
all of the 1917 Chevrolet type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

The Ladies' Aid of the NJ. E. church
will hold its Easter sale and supper
at the home of the president, Mrs
Wallace Perry, Tuesday afternoon and
evening, April 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

The Board Of Registration will be
in session at the City building today,
Friday and Saturday. The following
hours will be observed today: From 9
to II A. M. and from to P. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

Harry Cochrane has crew Of men
at work frescoing the interior of the
Sacred Heart church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

The Ladies Aid of the Universalist
church will hold cooked food sale in
the store Of H. G.. Turner, Water
street, Friday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

The Young Peoples Dramatic Club
Of the Universalist church will give an
entertainment entitled "The Bachelors
Roverie," in the vestry next Friday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

"Fhe Stations of the Cross" the de-
votion to the sufferings and death Of
Christ. are held every Friday evening
at 80 o'clock at the Sacred Heart
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

, Arthur Hamilton of Springfield,
Mass, was among the out of town
business callers in the city Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
BOWDOIN
sition.

WEST-Maude Rideout is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Adams Of
Litchfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
City LEAGUE Bowling Results

In the City League Cantoni and
White won. four out of the six points
from Bachelor and Stevens. Cantoni
rolled the highest single also the high
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

Miss Catherine Woodside observed
her 18th birthday anniversary at the
home of her parents on Middle street
tuesday evening in a fitting manner,
number of her friends We're charm
ingly entertained on this occasion and
jolly evening was passed in the en-
Joyment of games and music Dainty
refreshments were served. Miss Wodd-
slce was the recipient of many birth
day gifts. and the occasion was the
source of much pleasure to all who
were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
House Overwhelmingly
for Lewiston Police Bill
mike Burns Loses Again
Lower Branch Pays Lit tie Heed to Efforts of
Representatives Murray and Emerson on Po-
lice Measure Adverse Report Adopted in the
Original Package Case-New Measures In
trOduced

chairman of the board of selectmen of
each town included in the district or OF
some person appointed by them to repre-
sent him on the board In each COM
bined health district it's board of health
shall appoint health officer and may
employ inspectors and visiting nurses as
needed. The health officer shall be
physician or other person who has had
special training for the work and he
shall receive a salary of not less than
$500 year The expenses of health DIS
tricts are to be apportioned among the
several municipalities according to their
valuations.
Treatment of Certain Diseases.
Hold of Cumberland-Act amending the
Revised Statutes in relation to the state
Board of Health providing for the re-
porting and treatment of certain diseases
in state, county and municipal charitable
or correctional institutions.
Senate Report.
The committee on legal affairs reporte
fought to pass in a new draft on the
act to legalize and make valid the dongs
of the municipal officers of NinalhaVei;
in laying out a way over the tidewaters
across Indian creek in laid Finalhaven
and authorizing the construction OF a
suitable bridge across the same. Inc
new draft carries the emergency clause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Tubercular Testing Of Cattle.

Hart of Holden-Act amending the
Revised Statutes relating to tubercular
testing of cattle shown in competition
for prizes by extending the provision
to apply to oxen and steers and to any
agricultural show that receives aid or
stipend from the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Cattle Shipped to Brighton, Mass.

Hart of Holden-Act amending the
Revised Statutes relating to the testing
of cattle shipped from Maine to
Brighton Mass, and payment for the
same by striking out all of the section
except the last four lines, which provide
that cattle reacting to the tuberculin
test may be sent to the establishment
maintaining u United States govern
ment meat inspection service and be
killed undeErederal government in
spection and IL. disposed of according
to the requirements of the government
meat inspectio Of act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
ALLOWING Absent Voting.

Brewster of Portland-Resolve pro
o.;no on amendment to- the Constitu-
ton allowing absent voting. the
ara,dmert would strike out the woro
..nresent" in the provision for receiv-
ing the vote of quaiineo
elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Abuse of Horses.

Baxter of 4ertland-Act prohibiting
the sale except to humane societies
and leading, riding or driving on any
public way of any horse which by rea-
son of debility, disease or lameness
could not be worked without violating
the laws against cruelty to animals,
under penalty of fine of from S. to 500
or. Imprisonment for not more than 8
months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

full payment Of all services both as IN
surance commissioner and as a mem
Der OF the Industrial Accident Com
mission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

Walsh 113 113 1O2 sc 1o1-z
Total 1872 1872 207 ia 2Os-s74
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Steamboat Inspectors Salaries.

Barnes of Houlton-Act to fix the
compensation of steamboat inspectors,
making the fees for inspection and IL
cense as follows: All vessels under five
tons measurement, IS; all vessels five
tons and not over 10 tons, S5; all YES
sells of 10 tons and not over 20 tons,
SO; all vessels of so tons and not over
100 tons, $2O and all vessels 100 tons
and over S25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Support of Debtors in Jail.

Allan of Portland-Act providing
that in case Of dispute about the price
of support of debtors in Jail the county
commissioners may determine it not
exceeding so cents a day.