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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
Child Injured at Play

Hettie May, the 6-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Hill, 14l9 South Fourteenth street, met with very pain ful accident while playing yesterday aft ernoon. She fell and sustained two se- were wounds on her head, one of them resulting in concussion of the brain. She is getting along as we'll as could be ex- pected under the circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
GOLF TOURNAMENT
 AT COUNTRY CLUB
List Will Be Ready For Checking To- morrow-First Match On
 ( March 26

An announcement of interest to tho golfers of the district is- that tomorrow a mixed two-ball foursome golf tourna- ment will be commenced at the Country club. A list of the lady players will be at the club on qualifying day. There will be as many rounds as the entries will justify. Under the rules of the tournament the first match must be played not later than March 26, and there after two matches will be played until the end of the tournament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
QUARREL OVER 25c
 LEADS TO KILLING
Negro Shoots Companion Through the Heart Over Gambling
 Debt

John Bogus. negro, e421 Fifth ave- nue. north, East Lake. was shot through the heart with a revolver at 11:50 o'clock yesterday morning by Howard Jones, negro. 6420 Fifth ave- nue, north. The police departmen. was notified of the murder. but at J late hour last night no clue had been found as to the whereabouts of Jones.
 According to. eyewitnesses to the murder Bogus and Jones were gamb ling and an argument started O, CT q Recent, debt. which resulted the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
Nashville Banker Dies

Atlanta, March 1S-Joseph H. Thomp- son of Nashville. president of the Nash vile Trust company, died suddenly of heart disease aboard a Southern Railway train 15 miles from Atlanta early today. MT. Thompson, with his wife and MT. and Mrs. William Nor gan of Nashville. were en route homo from Florida. The body was sent to Nashville tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
At the Photoplay Houses

Colonial: Bessie Barriscale in Rose of the Rancho" @Triangle: Bessie Love in "A Daugh- ter of the Poor"
 Riaito: Edith Storey in Aladdin from Broadway"
 Trianon: Crane Wilbur in "The Painted Lie.''
 Alcazar: Theda Bara in ''The Tiger Woman re.
 Strand Jack Pickford in "The Dummy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
Fleming Broke Arm

R. M. F1emming. .161g Fifth avenue, north, was painfully injured at S:15
 o'clock yesterday afternoon when he slipped, fell and broke his left arm at Third avenue and Nineteenth street, north. MT. Flemming was removed to St. lvincent's hospital in an ambulance of the Shaw Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19


 All social leaders of Birmingham's win ter colony are enthusiastically working to make a complete artistic and finan- cial success of tonight's elaborate enter tainment for the A. B. F. B. permanent blind relief war fund at the Jefferson theatre.
 The affair will undoubtedly be one of the most distinctive charitable events of the winters social season.
 Sergeant Major Robert Middlemiss. the blinded British soldier, whose remarkable narrative of the European war is to be one of the entertainments principal fea- lures, arrived in Birmingham yesterday. He was accompanied by his wife and. his manager, Irving M. Jackson, and also by Mime. Alys Larreyne, the grand opera star of Paris and The Hague, whose wonder full voice is to be heard for the first time at tonights benefit.
 William M Spencer, Jr, is chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19

appear to be masterpieces of the worlds greatest painters come to life. Such ssplendors are rally beyond the power of words to describe. Accom- panying the action is remarkable musical score played by a large symphony orchestra of 30 and sung by chorus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
Automobile Stolen

L. J. Hammers. S32S Underwood ave- nue, East Lake. reported to the police department early yesterday morning the theft of a five-passenger Overland automobile. which was left standing on Twenty-fourth street and Fifth avenue, north. At late hour last night the car had not been recov- cred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Jefferson: Entertainment for the A. B. F. and E. permanent blind relief war fund.
 Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at o'clock. Night performances 7:S0 and o'clock.
 Majestic: Musical comedy and fea- ture pictures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

late Saturday night announced his can
didacy for President Of the Senate IN
1919. Mr.. Deering is a member of the
committees on judiciary and telegraphs
and telephones in the present Legisla-
ture and one of the hardest working
members of that body He has served
as judge of the Saco municipal court
and is one of the leading workers Of
the Republican party in York county.
He has already received substantial
assurances of support.
Representative Albert NJ. Ames Of
Stockton Springs has announced that
he will two years hence be a candi-
date for State senator from Waldo
county on the Republican ticket. When
elected two years ago to the House he
was the first Republican representative
from that Democratic class and his
town of Stockton Springs has not had
a State senator since 1879. when Cas-
sius G. Roberts, a Democrat was
elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Mock Trial in the House
Makes a Tremendous Hit

The hit" of the session was the
mock trial held Saturday evening in
the hall of the House, arranged on
the spur of the moment. carried out to
perfection with abundance of telling
hits and wit, the great audience most
of the time being convulsed with
laughter AS was said. it was sprung
on the spur of the moment and those
taking part were forced into their re-
spective positions by the popular ap-
prevail and clamcr and every man
qualified as "Star."
Representative Barnes of Houlton
was judge. Assistant clerk of the
House Chase was clerk OF courts, Rep.
Harrington the county attorney. Rep.
Rounds of Portland was the accused
and he was defended by Rep. Buzzell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

Winthrop. Me-, April s.--tspeciaD.
patriotic demonstration given at Winthrop
Saturday was all the committee could ex-
pect it to be. At go p. NJ. the people be-
gan TO congregate about the streets to
witness parade which was to start from
the Grammar school yard. Notwithstand-
ing the inclement weather large num-
Der was on hand to join it. The Grand
Army men were in the lead followed by
the Winthrop Military Band. Next in
line were soldiers, boy scouts, Odd Fell
lows, Women's Relief Corps Camp Ere
Girls, d. A. r.. school children and citi-
Gems Of the town. Several men rode sad
die horses. The fire truck, decorated
with patriotic emblems and drawn by q
beautiful black horse from Tappans Stock
Farm. was featured The parade passed
down Main street to Town hall, where q
halt was called while the flag raising took
place. The Boy Scouts. Camp Fire Girls
and school children circled around the
pole and gave salutes to the flag as it
was raised by two Grand Army men. The
exercises which took place inside the han
were witnessed by 80 people of Winthrop
all DESTROYS of showing their patriotism to
their flag and country. A program as
follows was carried out:
Singing, America" audience: invoca-
ton, Rev. Harry Trust; oath OF allegiance,
Hon. L. T. Carleton; address, Hon. Har-
old NJ. Sewall of Bath; address. Hon. Will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
co, 4 NEEDS As More
FOR WAR STRENGTH

The Chamber Of Commerce and the city
officials working together will endeavor
during the coming week to assist in re-
cruiting Company H up to the required
war strength which means that 40 more
Young men must be added to the rolls.
II ia PLANNED 70 pitch tent on the Com
mon and to have big meeting at the
City Opera house, probably Thursday eve
ming, at which time prominent men VIII
urge a quick response to the President
call for recruits. 1t Is planned to make
this a great week In the work OF getting
out the men for Company H and everyone
Is asked to have a part in it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
NATIONAL HOME

John OBrien of Arlington, late Co
u, 3, Mass. H. A., has been read
mited to the Home.
Daniel J. Hogan has reported from
1urlough to visit friends in New
York City.
John w. Hardison late CO. A. Me
Coast Guards and Henry E. Whit
tredge, late Co. E, 5. Mass Inf, have
been granted discharges from the
Home.
burroughs We're granted Thursday to
Samuel d. Leary Stephen Cummings
Frank j. Higgins and Rosario Ere
mault to Boston; William A. Paine 10
Portland; Arthur Murphy to Bridge
port; and William Spraul to New
Brunswick
James f. Ward, commissary SER
geant, who has ben confined in the hos
pital for treatment the past three
weeks, has resumed his duties at the
general mess hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Winthrop atiots
Demonstration Saturday
a Splendid Testimonial
Soldiers Boy Scouts Odd Fellows, w. K &, Campfire Girls
R. School Children and Citizens Headed by Band
March-Fuly $50 Attend Elk ercises at City Hall

liam Pattangall of Augusta; singing.
Star Spangled Banner" audience; bene.
diction, Rev. Nelson X. Pearson.
The oath of allegiance given by Hon.
l.. T. Carleton was most heartily received
and showed that he was much interest
ed in our country as in the days Of 6,
when he took active part.
Hon William Pattangall gave an e,O-
ouent address which made q lasting i'm
preston on all present.
Hon. Harold Sewall explained how each
and every town could be of great assist
aace to their government by beginning al
home to establish home guards, and plan.
ming larger crops.
One part of the program which was
very impressive was when Hon. L. 7.
Carleton spoke to the Boy Scouts and
they responded by giving the national sa,
lutte. The u. A. r. also responded in !
like manner. At the close of the exer-
cises the entire audience gave the ma
tional salute under the supervision OF
Judge f. T. Clifford.
The hall was fittingly decorated with
flags. One one wall was large card with
the names Of all the boys who had en-
listed from winthrop.
The committee was as follows: Mar.
shall, John II. McIlroy: finance. l. b
Jones: flag committee, c. Housewcrth,
Bov Scouts committee, !. J. watson; com
mittee on program. Harris S. Woodman.
printing. I. J. Watson; music. c. Miller,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Bridge Guard
Hero Laid off,
Cause Unknown

Fred Matthew, the bridge guard. who
was the hero of the dynamite explo-
sion at the upper railroad bridge
Thursday night. was laid off on orders
from Portland No explanation was
Aven as to why he should be laid off,
it was simply lay him off. 1t is under
stood that during the day Friday, Ma
THEW and Supt, Mclaughlin Of the To-
cal division had some words regarding
ing the matter but whether this had
anything to do with il or not Is not
known. His place Is being taken by
Alton II. Smart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Blow. Up, 1nterned
Ship--7 Germans
Die by Explosion

Washington, April S-The interned
German gunboat Cormoran at Guam,
has been blown up.
The Cormoran refused to surrender
to the American forces which went to
take possession of her and was de-
stroyed by her crew. Two German
warrant officers and five enlisted men
Of the crew We're killed in the explo-
sion.
Twenty officers, ~ warrant officers
and 321 enlisted men of the Cormoran
were taken prisoners.
The Navy Departments announce
ment said:
The interned German cruiser Cor
moran at Guam refused to surrender.
blew herself up, killing two warrant
officers and five enlisted men. Twenty
officers, IL warrant officers and 321 en-
listed men were taken prisoners"
The message was received at the
Navy Department at a. m. Saturday
from Capt. Roy Smith, governor of
Guam, and commandant Of the naval
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

station there.
The destruction Of the Cormoran
took place at s o'clock Friday night,
Washington time.
Internment Of the Cormoran al
Guam has been the cause of continual
conflict and disagreeable incidents be-
tween the American naval officers in
charge of the island and the German
crew.
On several occasions. former Ger
man Ambassador Won BernstorT ap-
pealed to the State Department on be-
half of the Cormoran's offers and
crew to have the vessel transferred to
San Francisco. Each time the Navy
Department refused.
The Cormoran was chased into
Guam by Japanese warships soon after
the declaration OF war between Japan
and Germany. The ship had exhaust
ed her fuel supply raiding commerce
and was compelled to burn her wood
work structure to make steam under
which she reached that port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

of Belfast. The jury was made up of
Reps. Bowman of Ninalhaven (fore-
MANI, Washburn of Perry, Jordan of
Baileyville, Cummings of Hebron and
Meserve of Naples. Rep. Besse of
Clinton officiated as court officer.
Witnesses for the prosecution were
Reps. Quincy of Portland, Harris of
Boothbay Harbor Newcomb of Scar
boro and Allen of Sanford and Sena-
tor Merrill of Somerset, with the pris
oner twice taking the stand in his own
behalf, once in disguise. Witnesses
for the defense Were Reps. Snow of
Buehil Snow of Mars Fill, Packard
OF Newburg and Longley, also with
the two appearances of the prisoner in
his own behalf. Rep. Larrabee of
Bath acted as German interpreter
The prisoner was charged with the
heinous crime of having brought dy-
Mantle into the State House for the
purpose of blowing up the Bussabar-
ger bone dry' bill, to which he
pleaded not guilty, with extenuating
circumstances. The jury after listen
ing to about two hours of incontro-
vertable evidence on both sides, de-
cided him guilty and recommended as
a penalty a term of another two years
in the House of Representatives, a
sentence which he said he should re-
fuse to serve.
Every witness proved a star, every
official proved a star and the hits"
and labs" brought were simply i'm
mensely funny. The witnesses were
absolutely impartial in their evidence
for the accused and were apparently
determined to both convict and acquit
in spite of the judge, lawyers and
public sentiment.
Rep. sam" Packard of Newburg,
called by the defence, was told to
"sing the praises of the accused" and
did so in two of his most popular
songs. Rep. Snow of Mars Hill was
Obliged to recite the "Pome" about the
farmer hiring an OK teamster and
making the latter show his ability
with the goad on his own person. Rep
Larrabee fully demonstrated that his
German pronunciation will never get
him into Jail and Rep. Rounds, in his
dual role of a State Of Maine Yam
kee, falsely accused, and German
with no knowledge of our language
because he said so in English) was
a great success. rep. Il di ms WI, ebi
ter having succeeded in convicting the
prisoner of the offence, stated that
what he had heard convinced him OF
1.-THE prisoners innocence and ne was
going then to defend him, which he
did with a rendering of and application
of the story of Jim Bludsoe and the
Prairie Belle to the accused in a man
ner that caught the crowd. Judge
Barnes traps" and hits" from the
bench were laughter provoking, put
none more so than when he discovered
the "Chief Justice of Ireland in the
crowd and had Court Officer Besse
conduct Senator Deering to a seat be-
side the judge.
Officer Besse, in a uniform and cap
of one of the State House employees,
was a cunning and efficient officer ana
when the jury. headed by FOREMAN
Bowman. once arose in their seats and
ouietlv started to go out, looking Tor
a better paid job, they could not es-
cape him.
page could be written about the
funny sayings and incidents OF the
trial. and it will be remembered by
everyone present as one of the most
pleasant side incidents of the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Il .S.Small Wooden Ships
in Intending Fleet Will
Nullify Submarine Fear
Federal Shipping Plans Turning Out of These Crafts At
tribution

New York, April The plans of the
Federal shipping board for the con-
struction of small wooden merchant
ships to nullify the German submarine
menace call for monster and practlc-
ally amending fleet Of these vessels. to
be turned out eventually at the rate or
100000 tons a month. They will com
Prise Americas first contribution, aside
from the navy's assistance, toward the
war. The vesse Is will be armed for Of
.fcnse and defense. and manned by
: American sailors and gunners.
= Details Of the enterprise were given
.out mere today by William Denman, a
smember of the board. He said the
F, first ships Of the feet would soon be
.under construction at all available ship
yards on tho Atlantic, Pacific. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
FOOD PREPARED
NESS MEETING Mon
DAY At STATE HOUSE

A food preparedness meeting is an
nounced for 10 o'clock this MONDAY
morning at the office OF the Maine Lee
partment Of Agriculture at the state
House, which will be attended py rep
resen+atives of the Department of Ag-
riculture, the Maine Farmers ohloi'
the Maine State Grange, the Commlt'ee
on Public Safety. the University Oh
Maine and others, and to when an
viii be welcome and are invited, as the
question is a vital one. of interest to
and concerning every person IN the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Pres. Roberts Of Colby Asks
Men to Finish Ont School
Year But Many Enlist

Waterville, Me-, April 8.-(SpeciaD.-
President Roberts emphasized in mems
chapel Saturday morning the need for
college men to keep cool and at their
present college duties until the govern
ment definitely calls on them. He CALL
Cd attention to the instructions OF Gen.
Leonard Wood, who said that the mil
itary training provided in each college
Under competent drill master was en-
ureis sufiicient' Until the call came for
more active service. President Roberts
ADVISED against students giving IN
coliege at present to enlist and thereby
lose unnecessarily their credits "colt,,
WIN iio' give aLy blanket permissions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Peaceful Portland
Pastor Is Burned in
Efffiigy for Remarks

Portland, Me, April S.-After having
preached a sermon in which he ex-
pressed the belief that the war we
wage is an unrighteous war" Rev.
Charles r. Joy, pastor Of the First
Unitarian church of this city was
burned in efiigy by a party Of unknown
men in front of his church tonight. The
police made no attempt to interfere. In
his sermon, Rev. Mr.. Joy said that
neither by act or word could he aid his
country in what he believed her wrong
doing. Il believe my country has fail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

Gulf coasts and on the Great Lakes.
Within period Of eight months more
than 100000 tons OF ships, wooden yes
sells of from 5000 to $500 tons, VIVA ne
leaving the stocks every thirty days,
fully equipped for service.
According to Mr.. Denman the ships
are designed to provide for the benefit
of Great Britain and her allies an un-
ending supply Of tonnage by which they
can draw from the United States at a
minimum of cost the supplies necessary
to feed and care for their armies. 1t IS
believed by naval experts Of the board
that these wooden ships, turned out at
the speed anticipated, soon will solve
the submarine problem by supplying
tonnage faster than submarines can
DESTROY it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

The recruiting officers of Company
H and the hospital corps are still hav-
ing good success and a good number
OF recruits are being lined up and
ready for service. The hospital corps
is now practically UP to strength, and
Company H has almost reached IT'S
peace strength, although it is probable
that recruiting will be continued Tor
a time at least. The boys are expect
ing orders to go out every day no"
and Captain Murray and his officers
want to be ready when the call comes
with the best possible company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

Tor leave Of absence without detailed
investigation of each case, and college
VIII close not before June 20, unless
hennebec county is invaded" said the
president. In spite of this advice
large number of students went TO
portland Saturday, where they sought
to enlist in the naval reserve. Among
them were Eddie" Cawley Of football
1ame Others went to get positions In
the coast patrol as radio-operators;
gunners. quartermasters and ensigns
~ is thought that at lease IS men have
enlisted in the various reserve branches
OF the army and navy. The hospital
corps, ambulance corp. naval reserve
share.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

cd in the moment of her great oppor.
tunity," he declared. I'VE have taken
up the discrcdited weapons of warfare
to defend ourselves against an attack
which has never been directed against
us. FROM this pulpit prayers shall as
cend for Germans and Americans alike.
There shall be nc prayer that victory
may crown the arms of America"
In closing the preach said that his
resignation was at the disposal OF the
church if desired. The church is the
Oldest and one of the richest In the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
EXCITEMENT
OVER RUMOR OF
STRIKE BY TURKS

Considerable excitement was caused on
the street Saturday and Saturday eve
ming by the report that on the receipt OF
news that Turkey had declared war on
The United States all the Turks employed
IN the Lockwood had quit work. The Of
ficials of the mill could not be reached
Sunday but one of the men said that 1heS
gave their notice Saturday as they were
going to a factory in Bridgeport, Ct.' TO
work and that they knew nothing about
the war and were not interested In any
war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Automobile Registration

The automobile registration receipts
in Maine are making great gains over
the corresponding period Of 1916, being
up to the close Of business Saturday
at the automobile registration bureau,
department of State. $20,45050 in ex-
cess. the total being s120,7 for 1917,
against 500, Z62,25 for the same period
Of 1916, as reported by Cashier Charles
f. Sturtevant.
Chief NJ. S. Hill of the bureau reports
1176 more machines registered, with
1910 more operators licenses issued.
Dealers to the number Of 1879 more are
in the field. though eight less motor
cycle dealers rave registered. The fig
ures show 497 trucks and 40 more mo-
torcycles on the list The statistics III
tables for comparison follow:
TOTAL REGISTRATION AND IL
CENSES TO APRIL 9. 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Maine Cancels All Her
intercollegiate Dates
mtramural Contests viii Be Encouraged, Says
Physical Director DR.. William J. Young

All intercollegiate athletic contests
for the balance of the year have been
passed up by the University of Maine
because of the war. This announce
ment was made by DR.. William J.
Young, director of athletics at the State
University.
Bowdoin has taken similar action as
far as track sports be concerned and
this practically cancels the State In
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Rep. Gannett Pleased with
Mothers Pensions Success

Pen. Guy p. Gannett of Augusta IS
much p1eased over the passage Of the
Mothers Pension act. TINS Heasu'
was Rep. Gannetts particular hopoy
and he has fought hard and earnestly
for 1t during the entire session IN spite
of much opposition. devoting practicallS
his entire time to the measure.
81 am very pleased that II mas peen
finally passed and I believe that IL IS
q measure in line with progressive ieg-
;slation in other states and one that
will prove Of great social beneht' sald
Rem Gannett in speaking of the pass
"a of the bill to a reporter in the clos
ing hours Of the session.