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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
The States Case

Their testimony was brought out by
the State in it's effort to prove that
Small had killed his wife before he left
for Boston late that afternoon and to
offset the claim by the defense that
Mrs. Small was killed after the hus-
bands departure.
Remarks attributed to Small as he
stood by the smoufdering ruins of his
home after his hasty return from Bos-
ton that night, were related by DR..
Erving NJ. Hodsdon. a physician of
Mountain View, where the Smalls
made their home.
He stated that when Small was
asked what should be done with his
wife's body, he exclaimed: why, is
there enough left of the body to re-
quire a casket?" DR.. Hodsdon also
stated that Small had said during the
night: Mark Winckley is the cause of
all my troubles" In explaining this al
legged statement, DIR. Hodsdon said that
Small had had difficulty with Winck-
ley over some concrete work which the
latt eKfad done in Smalrs cellar. The
state in it's opening had referred to the
pool of water in the cellar into which
Mrs. SinaqLs partly burned body had
fallen.
At the time Small was arrested. DR..
Hodsdon' testified, he protested, say
ing: George kennett (the man who
drove the accused man to the railroad
station that day. knows my wife was
alive when / left. He saw me kiss her
goodbye andt heard her say, Don't
forget the lace"
kennett HAS testified that he saw no.
body but Small at the house that day
and had heard no response to the
goodbye.
pr. Hodsdon also stated that Clin-
ton II. Fall, one of the men who had
searched the vicinity for some trace of
Mrs. Small, had told him that he had
seen dishes in the sink.
A great deal of DIR. Hodson's testimony
was devoted to the conditions of the body
as he had seen it in the ruins. He told
of a cord which was tightly bound about
the womans neck, of bullet wound
through the head and of at least eight
wounds on the back of the head caused
by blows. While the bullet wound event
ually would have proved fatal, said DR..
Hodsdon; he attributed the cause Of death
to strangulation. Her tongue was pro-
truding, he said. but admitted that this
might have happened had she died of suf-
location in the fire. In describing the
blows on the head DR.. Hodsdon picked up
blackened poker, one of the exhibits
and pointed to an indentation on the side
of the handle. He believed the blows
nights have been delivered by the poker.
He also identified a clock and clock spring
found in the ruins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02

Washington, Jan. 1.-The American
government it was made known here
TODAY. sent no second note to neutrals
subsequent to the dispatch Of Pres
ident Wilson's peace note, but Amer
lean diplomats at neutral capitals were
instructed that in transmitting the
neace note they should convey a sug-
restion that if the neutral govern
ments thought it wise to take action
on peace the United States consider
ed the time opportune.
It was stated definitely that no 9TH
or Government knew the United States
was contemplating action. that no 9TH
or government was asked to approve
its action before it was taken, that the
American government acted entirely
on it's own initiative and that no at
tempt was made to act in concert
with any other nations.
While the form of instructions to the
American diplomats transmitting tne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
Sport Awaiting
Decision by U. S.
Golf Association

Denver Col, Jan. Livery game in the
realm of sport is directly or indirectly in
volved in the decision the United States
Golf Association will make at it's annual
meeting in New York next week on the
question of what constitutes an amateur,
according to Frank l.. Woodward, presi-
dent of the association, who left here to-
day for the annual gathering. Mr.. Wood
ward issued statement which he said
outlined the ideas of the executive COM
mttee on the subject.
1T is either sport for sports sake. or
sport for gain said Mr. Woodward.
The question of the amateur standing
of Francis OYjmet, John J. Sullivan and
Paul Tewksbury. three prominent Amert-
can golfers, Mr.. Woodward said. would
undoubtedly be discussed
The men were suspended last year on
charges that they had engaged in the
sporting goods business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
P.O. Clerk
At
Arrested<
-
at Bangor

Bangor, Me, Jan. 1.-Albert X. Glass,
for many years at the head of the
money order department of the Ban
eor postoffice, was arrested tonight by
Deputy United States Marshal Cleary
on a warrant sworn out by Postofficer
Inspector Ralph f. Dakin, charging
him with having appropriated $500 in
government funds.
Glass was arraigned tonight before
United States Commissioner Reid,
pleaded not guilty and was remanded
for further hearing at o'clock Tues
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
Oregon Football
Team Wins from
Pennsylvania1ls

Pasadena. cal, Jan. Before one
of the greatest crowds that ever saw
a football game on the Pacific coast
the gridiron warriors of the University
Of oregon humbed the eleven of the
University of Pennsylvania here to-
day. by a score of IA to o.
During the first half both teams re-
sorted constantly to kicking in which
Berry. the Pennsylvania. had the bet
ter of his opponent. Beckett. Twice
Pennsylvania tried for field goals and
failed. Neither side ran more than a
few times with the ball.
With Pennsylvanians within striking
distance of the Northwesterners' goal
early in the third period, the Eastern
ers fumbled and Oregon recovered the
ball. Oregon then began a smashing
attack on the Pensylvanians for short
gains which increased in length as the
Red and Blue lire began to crumble.
The first score came in the third, the
second score in the fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02

1t has been many a session since the
Monday night before its opening has.
seen such an assemblage of senators.
representatives. lobbyists and others
interested as was gathered last night
in Names Capital, the center of at
traction being, Of course, at the Au-
gusta House, the great Office Of which
was crowded all the evening. Cover
nor-elect Carl f. Milliken was the
most prominent figure there and he
was kept busy greeting and receiving
the congratula tons of old and new
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
u. S. Acted Alone
Sending Peace Note

American note to neutrals was not dis
closed, it was learned that the President
considered the instructions immaterial
1t is said to be possible that some Ameri-
can representatives may have made 1t
appear as though the United States was
directly urging the cooperation of other
neutrals. This idea was based on the
note from Spain to the United States in
which mention was made of a second
communication.
Spain's suggestion of an entente Of neu-
trail nations to define the rights of neu-
trails was not commented on today by
officials.
Delivery of the American note to neu-
trails is not construed by administration
off1cials as an effect to invite. their CO.
oneratfon In discussing the question To-
dav ohicials made clear that there ~. =.
such intention on the part of the Pre.,,
dent. The United States. IT was said. vii,
continue to act on Its own Initiative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
Armed Officer Guards
Office Arizona Governor
from Thos. E. Campbell

gestion by the Campbell men that the
doors be broken down, provoked cheers
from the crowd which witnessed the
Inauguration, but Campbell counseled
the employment of orderly means and
the crowd quietly dispersed.
A formal demand is to be made upon
Hunt tomorrow to surrender the office
and turn over ali official papers, 1t was
announced tonight. In the event this
is refused counsel for Campbell stated
that Hunt then will be served with a
notice of application for writ of
mandamus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
Entente Reply
to Wilson Same
as to TeutOnS.

Paris, Jan. 1.-The reply Of the
Entente Allies to the peace note Of
President Wilson will follow the
same course as the answer to the
Central Powers. Great Britain
and France have already agreed
on the draft, which has been SUBJ
nitted to the other members Of the
Entente and on their approval will
be- handed to American ambassa-
dor William G. Sharp, in Paris.
The original draft, like the reply
to the Central Powers, will be
written by the French authorities
after consultation with the allies
of France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02

Phoenix. Ariz., Jan. Interest in
the efforts of G. w. p. Hunt. Demo-
cratic claimant to the office of COVER
hor Of Arizona to prevent occupancy
of the office by Thomas E. Campbell,
Republican. who was formally inaug-
urated today centered tonight in the
probable legal steps expected to fol-
low. An armed deputy sheriff, acting.
he said. on the authority of Leroy
Ladd. Hunts private secretary. pre-
vented Campbell adherents from oc-
cupying the governors Offices. A sug-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
HUNDRED DROWN
IN AUSTRALIA

London. Jan. lone hundred per-
sons are believed to have been drown
ed in Clermont, Queensland, Australia
by a flood which washed away the
main street and all the houses in low
lying places says a Reuter- dispatch
from Brisbane. Fifty bodies have been
recovered. The flood was caused by
cyclonic weather in northern and CEN
trail Queensland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
Engineer Chase
Dies at Berlin

Portland, Me, Jan. 1.-Winfield l..
Chase of this city. engineer of one of
the two Grand Trunk freight trains
which crashed together near Gilead on
Christmas eve. killing four trainmen,
died today ct hospital at Berlin. N.
H,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
CHARLEY WHITE
BEATS DONAHUE

Rochester, n. Y, Jan. 1.-Charley
White knocked out Harry Donahue in
the sixth round of a scheduled 10-round
bout here today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
REP. .ADAMSoN WEEDS:
MRS, ELLEN CAMP .

Newman, Ga, Jan. 1--RepAsenta-
tive w. Ct. Adamson of Georga >chair-
man of LIGHTHOUSE commttse on inter-
state conH1ferce. and Mrs. Ellen Camp
of this place We're marfSaH here today.
-Mr. Adamson was :Yidower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
German Embassy Attitude

Cable reports from Paris announc-
ing that the Entente answer to Pres
ident Wilson had been prepared and
would he the same in effect as that to
the tclligerents, did not increase hope
here for a favorable outcome of the
negotiations. 1t is known that the Ger
man embassy believes that unless the
note to President Wilson opens the
door for a. further advance by it's gov
eminent. the war will go on another
year at least
So far as could be learned the Pres
ident during his visit today to Sena-
tor Stone. sought no action from Con-
gress relating to the peace movement.
Afterwards, however. it was learned
that administratio ton leaders in the Sen
ate were preparing to sound sentiment
on resolutions introduced just before
the holiday adjournment which would
declare it to be the sense Of the SEN
ate that the action of the President In
addressing his note to the belligerent
powers represented "the overwhelm-
ing public sentiment and earnest de-
sires Of the people of the United State"
Hitchcock Resolutions
Senator Hitchcock submitted two reso-
lutions on the subject on successive days,
one of which was referred to the commit
tee on foreign relations and the other
permitted to lie on the Senate table,
where it is in order to be called up for
Continued on Page q, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
Boston Forecast

Boston, Jan. Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Tuesday fair; Wednes-
day unsettled, probably fair, not much
change in temperature, moderate west
erly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Fair Tuesday and probably
Wednesday. not much change in tenn
perature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
Awaiting Reply

Aside from transmitting the Entente
note to Germany and her allies the
United States will take no further for
nal action in the peace movement at
least until the Entente governments
have replied to the communication of
President Wilson addressed to them.
If the note of the Teutonic nations had
been forwarded tonight the state de-
partment did not disclose the fact, al
though it has been officially stated
that it would be dispatched as soon as
checking for errors in cable transmits
sion could be completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-02
THE WEATHER.: Fair
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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-05
DOES RICE LAKE GET 1T?

We speak these words in all kindli-
less and gentleneSs without envy OF
malice. but as Hashimura Togo would
say we inquire to know
The State Highway Commission i'll
a sort of apologize frame OF mind.
says that the trunk highway is to get
TO Rice Lake because the town has
5000 people and there is no alterna-
tive
So far. hOwever-and far be it
from us to throw any asperslOns at,
heave any rocks or mud upon, or scat
ter any tacks or broken glass in the
road of Rice Lakes rubber tire NUM-
cipal ambitious have not found
in any tones statistical or descrlp-
tive, officially fixing the population
of Rice Lake at 5000.
The last official census was taken
in 1910. Then the beautiful Barron
village had in it's environs OF pro-
gress, culture, beauty, sawdust and
draw poker, 1868 men women and
children of all ages cOlOrs and sizes.
In 1900 the population was 1902. The
ratio of increase for ten years was
96.6 people a year. On this continu-
ing, the gain would be to Jan. 1, 1917,
579.6 or 4547.6 total and say 1900 by
now. The last official semi-decen-
NAL census was taken in 1905, Rice
Lake had 3410 and the ratio of gain
from 1900 was 81 So annually.
Who took the census giving Rice
Lake 5000 or more in 1917? How does
it get official recognition?
We want to get the rabbits foot
down here.
Since writing the foregoing para
graphs we have received communica-
ton from the state Highway Com
mission in this matter 1t appears in
another column and is to the effect
that there is no official statement
that Rice Lake has 5000 but nearly
so.
We agree with the Commission that
Rice Lake ought to have road even
if it is only spur.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-05
THE MARKET BASKET.

When the housewife goes to market
this week she will find that she can
buy apples for Ito bushel and crates
Of peaches at the same price. Anyhow
while that is not SO much lower, it is
a relief from the high speed at which
things have been going up OF late.
Some day the Ladysmith grocers will
do as their brethren do in the larger
cities and advertise their weekend
market specials in the papers so that
the woman who has to feed the flock
will know where to shop for the Sun
day dinner. One Of the things that
has sky-rocketted from the start way
last fall has been matches. They are
all made and controlled by few COM
panies. And prediction has been made
that the day Of the match selling at
five cents box was past. Therefore
il is welcome news for the buyer to
know that there is at least one store
in Ladysmith where they can be had
at nickel.
Meat prices remain about the same
and with fish and oysters in plenty IN
the market, and poultry not too HIGH
there is no use of wasting time on
worry how to set a good table Sunday
Flour is down little also and there
are still some cheap vegetables in the
market.
Every time you eat pickle nowadays
YOU are helping to raise the price later
on. Pickles will be a scarce article
before another crop of cucumbers is
harvested and the shortage OF this
wear remedied There are practically
no cucumbers on the market and all
the pickle factories in the state report
shortage. So if you have any pick
les save them. Another commodity
which usually is used without stint is
ketchup. The frost put crimp III
the tomato sauce products this year
and Gamers and picklers and those
who have packed beans or other com
modities in tomato sauce, have fallen
way short of the usual supply. Hence
the price of ketchup is up and going
higher
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-05
Christian Church

The Bible school of the Christian
church will observe it's annual Promo
ton Day next Lords Day from 10 100
to 1900 a. IN. Every member of each
department, including the Cradle Roll
and Home Department is requested
to be present at the beginning of the
service. Teachers will be responsible
for the part on the program OF their
respective classes and are urged to
have all things in readiness. A thank
offering will be taken at the close Of
the service. A week of sacrifice, a
denial of some luxury or days wages
observed by every member enrolled,
ought to result in the 500 cOntribu-
ton which is the aim set.
The young people of the cOngrega-
ton are giving an informal reception
for the members of the church and
their friends on Friday evening, Oct
9TH. The invitation is also extended
to visitors in the city and such per-
sons as have no church home here.
The people from the ClOverdale, Car
ter and Maple Center schools are eX-
pected and splendid social evening
and one of Christian fellowship is
anticipated.
The regular church notices are as
fOllOwS::
Bible School, 10 100 A. M.
Promotion of classes in Junior De-
partment II a. m.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-05
MURRY

Special Correspondence.
Pete Leblanc and family autoed to
hurry from Bruce last Sunday.
Miss Eliza Clark and daugh'cl, It,
lie, visited in Brn :, last Saturday.
Miss Lydia Berg spent the week end
at Conrath with her friend, Miss Nc
Knight. 90
Mrs Lille Clarke returned to Min
Ocqua Thursday, after a ten day visit
with her mother here.
We are still amongst the living.
Farmers are busy digging potatoes,
which are fine crop this year.
Mrs. Art Mcdonald and three chill
dren from Atlanta are visiting this
week with relatives and friends here.
Mrs. P. NJ. Brown and son drove to
Ladysmith Wednesday and attended
the fair. They returned the same
evening
Bert Allen and wife spent Sunday in
Exeland. Mr.. Allen is building the
new school house near Camp 8 and
during this time he and Mrs. Allen will
live at Mr.. Shoemaker's.
Miss Solburg was called to Chip
pewa Falls last Friday owing to the
serious illness of younger sister
Miss Adeline Berg is substituting in
her school during the absence of Miss
Solburg There was no school Mon
day.
G. p. Clausen spent the greater part
of last week in Ladysmith where he
had charge of the exhibit for the town
of hurry. This exhibit was very fine
and it was due to Mr.. Clausen's eff
forts that the town Of hurry made such
a creditable showing.
Among those who autoed to Lady
smith last week and attended the fail
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ackermann and
children, J. l.. Leblanc, wife and two
children, Richard Ryan, Mrs. Ryan
and Mrs. ]. C. Leblanc, Howard Conn
and son with Sever Serley and grand
son, Robert Alvey. Mr.. Champeau and
wife and Miss Rebecca Clark, Miss
Alma Kittelson and Harvey and Walter
Clarke, Harold Kittelson, Arthur
Coey, Edwin Berg and the Burns and
Fillion families. Everyone spoke
we'll of the fair, enjoyed the fine eX
hibits in every line Of work. Lady
smith is coming to the front rapidly
and the improvement in the growth OF
the place is wonderful.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-05
BARRON TO BERLIN
READ BIG BANNER.
Barron, Polk and Douglas Selected
Soldiers Pass Through Ladysmith.
Met by Band.

Barron to Berlin; if we don't get
the Kaiser who will?" read the ban
ner on the side of the coach in which
rode the 36 drafted men from that
county who came into Ladysmith
Thursday. In another coach was the
contingent from Polk county and they
were cheering and happy crowd.
The Ladysmith band was out and a
large assemblage of Ladysmith peo-
pie to greet them. They went south
on the ''scoot" Each man had his old
working clothes with him as he had
been instructed as there are not
enough uniforms to go around for this
force Douglas county men went
through Thursday night.
The draft Thursday took in Polk, Al,
Barron 36, Portage, sc, Waupaca %,
Ashland 6, Douglas II, Iron %, Tay-
lor 20, total of 1876.
Barron, Polk and Douglas went
through on the same arrangement as
on the Goth, getting into the rem
devious at Stevens Point at II 40 a.
M, on No. Is. All the drafted men
from the counties named assembled in
Stevens Point and went on to Rock
ford early Friday morning. They
were given the usual care and recep-
ton at the Point.
The Stevens Point Journal last
week said:
The only county represented in the
mobilization here week ago which
will have no soldiers here next week
is Rusk On 40-per cent basis Rusk
was required to furnish one man. A
20 per cent calculation would mean a
half man and the RuSk county eX-
emptiOn board has not decided bow to
send such quota.
Secretary of the exemption Board
f. e. Munroe has about concluded that
FOrchette, the drafted man from Rusk
has been accepted and there will not
be necessity to send Cote in his place.
Nothing has been heard from For
Ghetto and as there was parade of the
the 341st regiment, to which he was
attached on Sunday and every man in
it was from Wisconsin with a new
uniform and fully equipped it is
thought Rusks man has been accept
ed and will stay.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-05
LOSING SPIRIT BY WIPING OUT
STATE MILITARY IDENTITY.

What do you suppose would hap
pen i'll the English army if the mill
tary powers took away the identity OF
the COldstream Guards or the High
Banders or other units which have
been a part of the country's military
history. ReOrganiZe the Irish Fusil-
GERS with a regiment from Londons
Whitechapel and guess the rest.
In the civil war the state regiments,
the Iron Brigade mostly of Wiscon-
sin men, the Eighth, the First and
Fourth Cavalry, and the same all over
the nation, identified state and men
and the flag to show we were a real
union. We submit now to the Secre-
tary of War, to the President and to
our able and jealous commanders that
they will kick about fifty cent of the
spirit out of the national army by
juggling them about, taking away their
identity in locality, of state or section
of state, removing officers, gener-
ally ripping things wide open and
apart.
We can see why it might be the
part VI nliiIdly "ISuoIH W CuC ouI
cavalry and make artillery. But it
makes the excuse less fOrceful when
one sees on the same day that the
First Wisconsin cavalry is to be made
into artillery call urgent indeed for
men to join cavalry regiments, there
being, the official secretary of war
says, a great need for troopers.
There will be no Wisconsin or
Minnesota, or other state named
troops in the field; they will be the