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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Women Barred
From the Bar in
Great Britain
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence

tAssOclated Press correspondence
London, Feb. 13.-Women, whatever
their qualifications. are not to be per
mitted to practise law here if British
lawyers can prevent it. At the annual
meeting of the Bar, just held, they de-
clined even to consider the question Of
admitting them. BY a large majority
they defeated this motion:
That the General Council Of the Bar
do consider and report upon the de-
STABILITY of making provision for the
admission Of duly qualified women to
the profession"
Sir Frederick E. Smith Attorney
General. presided. He would be a
bold man." he declared. who would
deny that the experiences of the war
might not be reasonably held to modify
previous prejudices and views"
He would not seek to PREJUDICE the
issue. Still he might be permitted to
point out that they were invited to
consider the matter at a time when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Stockholm, Jan. 2O.--(Staff cores
pendent of The Associated Press).-
Food conditions in Germany nave
changed greatly for the worse in the
last five months.
Staples Disappear
The correspondent OF The AsSoclat-
ed Press, who had been away from
Germany since the first week IN Au-
gust, has just returned from stay
of three weeks in Berlin. He found
that many staples Of food had alto
gether disappeared from the markets
others had grown so dear that they
are beyond the reach of any but the
well-to-do: the daily allowance of po-
tatoes had been reduced to 10 ounces
and that either shortage of flour or
a disordered distribution of it among
the bakers had resulted in long lines
of buyers standing for hours in front
of the bakeries. Maximum prices of
the food stuffs controlled by the Gov
eminent are still very low for pota toes
and bread, and comparatively low for
meats. Potatoes cost only . cents the
standard bushel of so pounds, and
bread a little less than 10 cents a
pound. But the potato allowance is in
sufficient for people who have little but
bread and potatoes to eat and has to
Re eked out with turnips
Not Even an Egg
1t had been hoped to allow one egg
per person each two weeks in greater
Berlin. but the last one-egg allowance
was made some five weeks ago and
another is not promised until Febru-
arN.
Since the end Of August. there has
been no cheese on the market. 1t is
said that considerable is being import
ed from Holland. but goes apparently
to the front, except for small quaint
ties allowed to restaurants and hotels
Another serious reduction of avail
able food stuffs has been caused by
the appropriation for control by the
government of all canned vegetables.
Four or five weeks ago the dealers
were permitted to sell fractional
part Of their stock. but only two cans
on each bread card. Permission to sell
further part is expected to be grant
ed again soon. but the dealers are to
be compelled to open each can before
selling it, so as to force the buyers to
consume it al once and not hoard it.
Allowance Of Meat
The weekly allowance of meat of all
kinds in the greater Berlin municipali-
ties runs from 5 IA to 5 "a ounces.
The cheapest varieties cost about so
cents pound: the dearest 70 cents.
One of the most serious deprivations
continues to be the lack of fats and
oils. The weekly allowance of butter
and margarine together is a little less
than three ounces per head. Oil is SO
expensive that it is out of the reach
of the great majority. The Associated
Press correspondent paid SLIP for
about two thirds of a pint of hazelnut
oil to be used for frying. Goose fat
costs $3.50 per can of II 3-5 ounces
and is the only fat, except vegetable
oils. that can be bought without a
card
This insuffciency of fats in the daily
ration shows itself in an almost con
tinuous feeling of hunger. The CORE
spondent experiencing this himself in
the first days of his visit remarked
on it.
II feel hungry all the time" said the
person addressed.
Extending his Investigations the cor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine 50.
On this 10th day ~ February. n iai,
ON reading the foregoing petition n v
Ordered by the Court. That a hearing "
had upon the same On the "a dRN "
March. a. -. 1917, before said Court "a
Portland. in said District. at ten o'rlnl
In the forenoon, and that notice thrrro
be published in Daily Konnehcc Jourual
a newspaper printed N said District nr
that all known creditors. and other per
sons In interest may appear Rt the 81
time and place and show cause. NJ ar
they have. why the prayer ~ said ~
toner should not he granted
And n II further ordered hy tho CnUr
That the Clerk shall send hv naii ~ a'
known creditors copies ~ said peiltlo-
and this order addressed 20 them a. thor
places OF residence as stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence lisl'
Judge Of the said Court. and tho sea
thereof, at Portland, In said IVstrlsf or
the 10Th day 90 February, u 1917
r.. al FRANK FELLOWS CLERK
a true copy Of petition and orf'
thereon.
Attest FRANK FELLOWS C7srt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
WATER PIPE BURSTS CAUS-
ING CONSIDERABLE HARM

The bursting of water pipe in the
block occupied by the Davis Co. and
by S. Russaoff on the first floor and
by tailoring company on the second
floor caused a large amount of dam
age to the store of the Davis Co. the
water coming through the steel cciIing
in several places and thoroughly wet
ting down a great deal of the stock 1t
was discovered by Patrolman Cum
ningham, who Immediately got in touch
with the owners of the store and got
into the place as soon as possible and
shut the water off. There was no dam
age to the store on the second floor
and very little in the jewelry store
but a large number of suits and
dresses. several valuable coats and
lot of miscellaneous goods in the Da-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Manager Keileher OF the City Opera
house cannot be accused Of not being pa
trotie. as at the present time he is run
ming three great preparedness serials.
on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Vernon
Castle In "Patria;" on Wednesday and
Thursday. Pearl white in Pearl of the
Army" and on Friday and Saturday.
Francis V, Bushman and Beverly Bayne
IN THE Great Secret" II there is any
basis OF fact in the moving picture being
n great eAs-ator Waterville ought to be
q very patriotic city. for everyone goes
20 the Orera house to see the pictures
and no matter what dav they go now they
see n preparedness picture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The first of series of lectures on
the countries at war was given Mon
day evening in the large assembly room
at Coburn Classical Institute, by Miss
Adele Gilpatrick,' preceptress of the
school The lecture was on the sub
ject England our Mother Country
and was illustrated with a large mum
Der of fine views. Miss Gilpatrick
spoke from personal observations made
during her trip to that country and
her talk was very interesting and in
structive. While the lecture was for
the benefit of the students of Coburn
there was large attendance of friends
of the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

With practically every seat sold for
the Taft lecture Wednesday evening, the
members of the students endowment
committee of the college feel that the
people of Waterville appreciate the
chance to hear one of the greatest OF
Americans and one of the clearest-
thinking men who ever occupied the
Presidents chair. In this time when the
United States is liable to go to war at
almost any minutes the expressions Of
this man on Our World Relationships
will be of particular value. 1t is an ex-
ceptional opportunity for the people OF
waterville and vicinity to get a closeup
touch of the part Of the United States
in the work of the United States in rela-
ton to the other nations of the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
SAMARITAN LODGE, OOF,
HAS ANNUAL SUPPER

The annual reception. supper and
entertainment which is given by Sam
aritan Lodge, |. Q. Q. F., was held at
the hall Monday evening and as usual
was largely attended and proved a
most enjoyable time for all who were
in attendance. Supper was served at Z
o'clock and following that the mem
bers adjourned to the hall above where
a splendid address by Hon. Willis Par
sons Of Dover and another by DR.. H.
J. Toward Of this city gave all present
clearer insight into the work and adj
vantages of Odd Fellowship. Following
the addresses there was social hour,
during which cards were played and
everyone had a good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
NEW LOW RECORD FOR
COLD WEATHER MADE

Monday morning established new low
record marks for the thermometer in this
city for the year 1917 and everyone forced
70 be out OF doors in the early morning
and many who had to get out only lit
tie later suffered greatly from the cold
some OF the reports were that the fluid
had reached 80 below zero and rs and "a
below were common reports. To add to
this ,here was Just enough wind to make
4, partieuiariy disagreeaole and alto
~e,h.r II was about the hardest morning
Of the winter TO get out. In many houses
/, wa. reported that the cold seemed to
,,.n.,r.te and II was continuous per-
s,--,.rce 20 keep them warm. II mas
-. long time since two such cold
-. hssn experienced in Waterviile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Waterville people are interested in the
hearing before the federal relations
committee Wednesday afternoon at $50
on the resolve to provide for the APP
pointment of a commission to perfect
plans for the celebration of Names CEN
tennal and the 300th anniversary of the
landing of the Pilgrims. The matter is
of particular interest to Waterville be-
cause Mayor Boothby is chairman of the
committee which was appointed to ar
range for the preliminary plans, and it
on the report of this committee that the
bill has been drawn up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Following is list of unclaimed mail
matter:
Men-Winiam Blish. f. G. Bowler
James E. Harvey, Harry Hope. Jack
Howard, Warren Jackson, Steve Maya.
sin, William Mahoney. John H. Nor
rison. King Osten Alec Pelletier. F. b
Perry, Bert Reidy, Bertram Reidy, Jer.
ry Williamton, Frank Vigue.
Women-Sarah J. Christie, Miss Geor-
gle Fay, Miss Olive Moody (2), Mrs
Ada Pooler Mrs Mammie Trask, Mrs
Gladys Watson. Miss l.. SINNERS.
Miscellaneous-Hug Chisholm.
Foreign-Peter Mcdonald. J. b. Para
dis, Henry Pooler, Russell Stevenson
(2).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Gerard, Staff and Party
Have Arrived at berne

Washington, Feb. 12.-The Swiss le-
cation received a dispatch today from
it's foreign Office announcing Mr.. Ger
ards arrival at Berne.
Minister Stovalfs dispatch, dated
yesterday. follows:
Ambassador Gerard, with staff and
party. have arrived at Zurich and will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

reach Berne at O'Clock this evening.
All are well. ! met the ambassador at
the frontier and Colonel Bruegger, ad-
Jutant general of the Swiss army..s pe-
cially designated by the Fedreal Coun-
Gil, welcomed him on behalf of the
Swiss government"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Michael Frye started work again
Monday on his ice fields near the
Maine Central shops. This is the
third time that he has started to
scrape the fields and each time heavy
snow storm has followed and everyone
is hoping that it is not to come this
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The adjourned entertainment and So
cial of the Cecilia Club was held Non
day evening at the Congregational
Vestry and was we'll attended, and
much enjoyed. There was a fine pro-
gram of songs and instrumental mu-
sic and refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The regular meeting OF the Waterville
womans club viii be held Tuesday eve
ming at Library hall. The arts and cr1fts
committee will have charge OF the pro-
gram. which promises to be most inter
esting one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Monday was Llncoln's birthday and
flags were displayed all over the city in
honor Of IL. There was no public observ-
ance although In some of the schools a
little time was given to instructing the
children regarding the great President
and recltations and patriotic songs We're
given
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
eankrupt's Petition for pi.eharo.

In the matter Of
James A, Lister, In HRukrup.f
Bankrupt
To the Hon. Clarence Hale Judge ~ "a.
District Court ~ the United States III
the District uf Maine
James a. Lister OF Readheld b. MI
County Of kcnueher. ana state ~ NlAH,
IN said District, respectfully rppFrHpFt
that on the "a day of brcemi,r af
past he was duly Hdiudgcd bsItug
under the Acts Of Congress rcllt... q
bankruptcy. that he ms duly sufru
dered all his property and rights ul urug
eTty. aud has fully complied. with M q,
requirements 81 said Acts and OF fh, yf
ders Of Court touching his bankrurtHy
Wherefore he prays, That be- may d
decreed by the Court 10 have q fuli TN
charge from all debts provRhlc agnirs
his estate under said BANKRUPTCY Aru
except such debts NJ are excepted ht mv
from such discharge.
Dated this second day 81 February. 4
ID. 1917.
JAMES A LISTER
Haukranf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

There will be a meeting of the Wat
erviile Good Roads Association at the
city Government rooms, city hall, on
Tuesday. Feb "a at =. NJ. The no
tice reads that this is an important
meeting and all members are asked to
make an effort to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The First Baptist Choral Society will
hold its first regular meeting Tuesday
evening from TO o'clock. This society
r. directed hy Miss Mildred Stockbridge,
Instructor Of music In the public schools.
and was started by the members of the
church choir All musical people are in
vited 20 he present at the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Friends in the city OF Roy Nafis. pop
ular travelling man, will be panied to
learn that his home in Portland was bad
~ damaged by fire Sunday evening and
that his wife and invalid son had mar
row escape
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

There was a good attendance at the
dance which was held at Assembly hall
Monday evening under the auspices OF
Bayard Company, Uniform Rank,
Knights of Pythias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
S(0TT'5,.,,E!EEI|ES| |
EMULSION

Wis store were thoroughly wet down
and it will cause quite loss there.
The cause of the breaking Of the pipe
is somewhat of a mystery as there
was a good fire in the place and it does
not seem that it could have frozen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
The street department had a crew c

The street department had crew OF
men at work on Main street Monday
straping off good layer of the snow
which had been banked up on each side
of the car tracks and which had become
so high that il was dangerous. The
snow was rolled up into a yindrow near
the car tracks and was then loaded into
fiat cars and hauled away to be dumped,
rapid progress being made in clearing it
I'D by this method.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The Pythian Sisters will give a whist
party and dance at the New Elks hall
Thursday evening, Feb %. and all mem
bers of the Knights of Py-aias and their
ladies are invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The regular quarterly meeting of
the board of managers of the United
Baptist convention of Maine was held
at the Free Baptist church on Getch
ell street Monday afternoon and eve
ming President Q. E. Frost of Belfast
presided. There was the usual routine
of business in the afternoon followed
by. supper given by the ladies Of the
church at o'clock and in the evening
there was further business it all being
of a routine nature. There was a large
attendance of the members practical
ly all of them being in attendance.
Nothing out Of the ordinary routine
business came UP at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The regular business meeting of the
Womans Alliance of the Unitarian
church will be held at the Ware Par
lors Thursday afternoon, February
18th. Reports of the chairman Of each
committee will be heard and Miss
Marion Reese of the Associated Chair =
ties will give talk on her work. Light
refreshments will be served by the
hostess, Mrs. Norbert krutzky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Articles for use and ornament. the
original value OF which exceeded $4,000
will be sold at low prices at a rum
mage sale In the Ritz-Carlton Hotel,
New York City. by women and girls
OF society The object is to raise funds
To support q district nurse for the
babies ward OF the Post Graduate Hos
initial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

General Manager Ralph J. Patterson
81 the Watervile. Fairfield & Oakland
street Railway went to Augusta Mon
day morning on n business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Robert Martin OF Hartland. who was
an over Sunday guest of relatives In
the city, returned home Monday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

An adjourned business meeting of the
Waterville Woman's Association will be
held at the rooms, 131 Main street, on
Tuesday afternoon at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Mrs. Eugene Strong went TO Boston
Monday morning to attend the millin-
cry openings and will go to New York
before her return home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The male members of the Country
Club enjoyed a beefsteak dinner at the
Elmwood hotel Monday evening, which
was largely attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Miss Marion worthing returned to
Fairfield Center Monday whore she is
tenching. after visiting over Sunday
with relatives in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Mrs. Harriet L. Holmes and Mrs
Annie H. Verrill left Monday for Bos-
ton. where they will enjoy a vacation
of week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The Arts and Crafts department of
the Waterville Woman's Club met
Monday afternoon with Mrs. c. H.
Goodhue at her home on Winter street
and fine program was presented and
this was followed by social hour and
refreshments were served. Mrs. Good
rue was assisted as hostess by Mrs. f.
F. Lincoln, Mrs. j. r. Mitchell, Mrs. f.
+. Fish and Mrs. Ella Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

" L. Pagan Of Waltham, Mass. who
has been visiting with his son, Rollo
Pagan. student at Colby, returned
homo Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

A. l.. Holmes and Joseph LaChance
left Monday for Del Woods camps on
Rrassua where they will pass a week
enjoying the fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Miss Mildred Conforth Of Oakland,
who has haen employed at the Domes-
tic bakery has completed her duties
there and has returned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Miss Elizabeth Minot Of the Ward
well Dry Goods Co, is enjoying a va
cation ~ "A week from her work, and
viii visit with friends in old Town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Monday morning from visit with rel
ntives in the eastern part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

city Solicitor Carroll n. Perkins
went TO Augusta, Monday morning on
business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Mr., and Mrs Dennis Desmond were
IN Lincoln Monday called there by the
illness OF Mr.. Desmonds brother,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Daniel Getchell went TO Portland
Monday morning on business for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

There will be a meeting of the pastor !
class Of the First Baptist church at the
parsonage at 7.45 Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

N one minute your ClogEed pns,r.
VIII open, the air passages - your 49,
VIII clear and YOU can breathe freely e.
more hawking. snutiiing. blowing me-
ache, dryness. No struggling Tor br.@..
at night, your cold or Catarrh Nil n
gone. we v
Get small bottle Of Elys Cream A..
from your druggist now Apply a NM
OF this fragrant. antiseptic. b,.I.'
cream In your nostrils. IN pepetts,.
through every air passage 81 the 49,
soothes the inhamed or swollen rniiSr-
membrane and relief comes Instantly
It's Just Zine. Don't stay stuffed.s.
with cold or nasty yatarrh- To-,
comes so Quickly.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Or and Mrs. George @. Averill have
gone to Florida where they will pass
the remainder of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Sunday visitor at Good Will with her