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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
President Wilson is Giving His
Personal Attention tC the
New Extremely Acute Situa-
ton.
May Go Before Congress Any
Day and Ask for Permission
TO Equip all American Nier-
chantmen.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l5.-That war
clouds are becoming dense in every
sense of the word was the opinion of
many in army and navy circles to-
night This renewed war tall. came
about when it ."as learned that Pres
ident Wilson had made Il demand Of
the German government for the re-
lease of seventy two American pris-
oners. These instructions were made
personally BY the president ana with
determination that Germany should
not mBunddrstand.
The president expects this demand
to bring to climax the long series
of disputes and discords which have
been evident s!ncc the beginning OF
the terrible war and especially have
those differences been most trying
since the severance Of diplomatic re
lation8 twelve days ago
1t is stated that unless President
Wilson's demands are met and met
promptly he viii 80 before congress
and ask authority TO uac armed forces
to project American rights Tho de
tcntion of Americans and the mcrci-
less submarine warfare Of the Ger
mans may prccipitato The "ncSt step"
without waiting overt acts The
president may go before congress to-
morrow or the early part OF the com
ing week.
The demand By President Wilson
for the release OF American prison
era was made afor serious Congiderd-
tioD and conferences With Secretary
Of State Lansing. Secretary of War
Baker and Secretary Of the Navy
Daniels The demand for. the release
Of tho American prisoners was sent
through the Spanish minister in Ber-
lin. Accompanying this demand was
sent detailed reports of the fair treat
mont received by German citizens and
ships in this country since diplomatic
relations had been severed
1t Is expected that the prcsiden.
will lay the question Of arming Amer
lean ships before congress- at once.
How much further he will 20 depencs
upon the treatment received by the
American prisoners held by Germany.
The state department reports that
communications with American con
Suls in Germany and other countries
dominated by Germany were still oui.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
LOUISIANA MAN HAS A
PERPLEXING PROBLEM

ATLANTA, Feb 15.--Can boys be
twins when one was born one year
and the other in the year following ?
Silas Cummings, a prominent Louis
lana farmer. has issued a general in
vitation to the south to help him find
the answer to this perpleXing ques-
ton. One OF his boys was born ten
minutes before midnight of the las3
day of 1916, and the other was BON
some minutes after midnight on the
first day of 1917, He has named the
first one Oldsfield and the second one
Newton, and will call them Old and
New for short but he doesn't know
whether to call them twins.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
BRYAN GETS HIS.
Gussie Gardner Hands the Peerless
One Hot Shot.

WASHINGTON. Feb. william
were characterized today AZ those
who place their loyalty TO Germany
above their loyalty to the United
States" by Representative Gardner, in
a speech to the house
Gardner declared that Mr. Bryan
proposes that we present a united
front 10 the enemy by first tearing tno
nation asunder," in a peace campaign
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
FIRE NCH LINERS
ARE SAFE IN PORT
CHICAGO ARRIVES AT NEW YORK
AND ROCHAMREAU AT
BORDEAUX

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Another en-
tente steamship. the French liner Chi
cago. which passed safely through
Germany's zone of unrestricted sub
marine warfare, arrived here today
with 1Sl passengers. No. L boats
were observed the officials said, nol
friendly war vessels. although tho
wireless spoke of the presence o!
French patrol boats off the French
coast.
The French line steamer Rocham
ebau. which left here on February D.,
with 100 passengers. q of them
Americans. has arrived at Bordeaux
She got there at IL p. m. Tuesday
according to adviccS received by the
French line today
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16

Ell PASO, Texas, Feb. 15.-The
bodies were discovered by Lem Spill
man. d Pershing scout. Two other
Americans are believed slain
Jose Salazar, Villista leader, sent
word that he would raid some Amer
lean town beside which the Colum-
bus affair would look tame.
Federal authorities assert Accord,
Jensen and Peterson were Mexican
citizens of Colonia, Dublan colony
and came out with Pershing Tho
government is trying to clear up citi
zenship question. Nillistas here de.
clared the massacre a plot OF Car
rama, who is trying to place the
blame on Villa.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
TWO BRITISH SHIPS
SENT TO BOTTOM
LLOYDS ANNOUNCES SINKING OF
TWO sAIPs-cREWs WERE
SAVED

LONDON, Feb Is. The British
steamer Cilicia, Of 1850 tons gross
has been sunk, Lloyds Shipping
Agency announced today The crew
was landed.
The British steamer FCrga also has
been sunk, the agency announces.
The steamer Cilicia was q yes3cl
BAG feet in length, built in 1907 at
Sunderland and owned by the Inter.
national Line Steamship company oi
Whitby.
The steamer Iferga Is not listed in
available shipping records.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
WEBB BILL GETS
COMMITTEE TA|0
..H.
tEf
ANOTHER STEPN TOWARD Ma
:, TfONALl PROHIBITION MADE nst
YESTERDAY. }cE

WASHINGTON, Feb. IS An
amendment was passed in the senate
committee to the postal appro-
priations bill by a vote OF As to IL,
making it crime to order, purchase
or cause to be transported intoxcat.
ing liquors into dry states.
tion of fine of not less than 81 900,
two years Imprisonment, or both.
The closing of the mails in dry
states is also urged
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
THIS GOVERNMENT
MOCH DISTURBED
CUBAN SITUATION is CAUSING A
GREAT DEAL OF ANXIETY
IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-1here is
no denying the fact that the .Ameri
can government is very much disturb.
ed over affairs in Cuba, especially
is this true within the past twenty
four hours.
The government in Cube assures
the American government that it has
the rebellion" we'll in hand, but facts
do not bear out the statement.
In the eastern Cuban provinces the
revolt does not seem to be decreas-
ing, but just the reverse. This gov
ernment is prepared to take hand
when occasion demands.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
GERARD'S THANKS
GO TO GERMANS
PRAISES ARRANGEMENT THAT
WERE MADE FOR AMERICAN
EMBASSY

BERLIN, Feb. IS The Overseas
News Agency says that former AM
bassador Gerard, on leaving German
soil, asked German newspaper CORE
spondents to transmit his thanks to
the German government He is
quoted as saying The arrangements
made by the German government for
the American embassy surpassed ey-
erything we might have hoped for"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
LEAK COMMITTEE
HAS ADJOURNED
BOILING RETIRES FROM BRok.
ERAGE FIRM IN WASH t.,.
iNGTON.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Thc peace
leak investigation in New oYrk city
ended today After the session the
committee adjourned to meet in
Washington at the call Of the chair
man.
Today's inquiry developed the fact
that Jesse l.. Livermore made eight
hundred thousand dollars profit, but
the fact was revealed that he did not
profit as result of the leak, as the
transaction was made previous to
that date.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
GERMANS ORDER
j. S.FLAG LOWERED
MINISTER WHITLoCk SENDS OF
FICIAL WORD TO WASH
lNGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l5 Gemul
authorities have ordered Brand Win,
lock, American minister to Belgima
TO lower the American flag over til,
American legation at Brussels. ac
cording to official word received here
Although official quarters hero arc
deeply aroused, IT appears douhtlu
if there are any grounds for action,
Minister Whitlock in Belgium t.
virtually the only representative o
American relief work. The seat G!
the Belgium government is at Havrc
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
MANY SHIPS BEING BUILT.
Pacific Coast is Fairly Alive With
Shipbuilding Companies.

Shipbuilding Companies.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb 15.-The
volume of ship construction of the
Pacific coast is now five times as
great as eighteen months ago and fiji
teen times as heavy as three years
ago.
This became known today from
data gathered by local shipping pa
per and forms the first complete rec
ord of shipbuilding activity on this
coast.
1t is conservatively estimated that
the total amount representing in this
industry is 1925 900.
The total number of ships building
or contracted for at private yards on
this coast is 1873 OF these. seventy
five are steel steamers.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
OLD GLORY UNFURLED IN
HONOR OF GERARD

PARIS, Feb. 15.-With many Amer
ican flags flying, bands playing aud
enthusiastic crowds cheering, Par,
gave fine welcome to Ambassador
Gerard today
The party is expected to sail FROM
Spain February 81
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
Boiling Quits Brokerage Firm.

WASHINGTON. Feb. Richard
Boiling, brother-in-law of President
Wilson, conspicuous figure in the leak
probe, retired from the brokerage
firm of Connolly and company today.
Boiling testified that he knew moth
ing of the leak message.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
GERMANS REACH NEW YORK,

NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Seven mem.
bers of the crews of German vessels
tied up in the canal zone arrived here
today under guard on the Panama
line steamship Advance. They were
sent to Ellis Island where their cases
will be decided by the board of in
quiry of the department of immigra.
ton
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
CHAPLAIN CABLES BIG AMOUNT
Moving Picture Star Assists England
With Bio Sum.

Los ANGELES, Feb 15.-Charlie
Chaplain today csbled loan OF $50,
900 to England with the announce.
ment that more would be sent when
needed
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16

INCREASE IN MEAT RATION

BERLIN, Feb. l5.-The Bavarian
department Of the interior has in.
creased the weekly meat ration, the
Overseas News Agency announced to-
day. This increase follows ono made
a few days ago for Berlin, the agency
statss.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
Was First Reported That They
Were Only Injured, But Later
Learned They We're Dead.
Believed by State Depart
ment All Were Mexicans--
Government Will Start Irves-
tigatiOn at Once.

Ell PASO, Texas, Feb. IS
The bodies of three cowboys,
believed to be American citi-
zens, were found one mile south
of the international boundary,
sixty-fve miles from Hichita,
New Mexico, according to teIe-
grams received tonight. The
cowboys we're captured in the
raid on a ranch Monday. One
body was horribly mutiIated.
The dead:
Andrew Peterson. Burton
Jensen and Hugh Acord.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
FUNSTON AFTER THE BANDITS.
viii Cross the Border to Catch Muir
dcrcrs OF Americans.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb 15.--
General Funston is preparing to cross
the border in search of the bandits
who killed two Americans
The raiding and numbering was
done by Villa bandits. The bandit
leader disclaims any responsibility
for what he said was mob violence.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-02-16
MORE GOLD is COMING.
Fair and Colder, With Southwes ST
Winds, is Forecast.

For Georgia and Yic:.iity: Fair and
colder today. Fresh southwest to
northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
FIND BODY
PHILIP L'AbbEE
in WOODS

Word was received in this city by
telegram on Wednesday Of the find
ing of the body of Philip L'Abbee of
Waterville in the woods near lum-
Der camp at Bald Mountain, From
the meagre news which can be OBJ
tanned on account of the bad condi-
taon of the telegraph and telephone
connections, it appears that L'Abbee
who was working as teamster in
the 'Hollngsworth & Whitney camp
at Bald Mountain. left the camp on
Sunday, taking with him gun, pre-
sumably to hunt game.
When he tailed to return, search
ing party was sent out to find him
and lis dead body was found in a sit
ting position by fallen tree or
stump As there were no wounds on
his body, it is presumed that lie either
was overcome 10y sickness or fatigue
and sat down To rest and froze to
death. The body was found Wednes-
day morning. according to reports.
Mr.. L'Abbee was about SO wears of
age and unmarried. He made his
home with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph L'Abbee of Water street He
had been in the woods about six or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
SKOWHEC!AN NEWS
Market for Potatoes and Appes-G Shot in Leg Recovering
Memorial Services in Masonic Hall Next Sunday-Fst In
tentions of Naturalization Fled-Large Attendance Meet
ing of Phathea Cas-RepOrt Is Inches OF Snow in Jakm

from the tenement in the Una c. P,s
son house on Middle street to the 4 !.
Sanford farm on Susie BROOK hill ~
they have purchased.
Mrs. Leon Cookson and child OF Pa,
field are visiting relatives In town a.
few days.
Sheriff Goodrich and Medical Exam.
Sunchfield were notified "Wednesday ,r.
ming that the body of a man han 49,.
found in the neighborhood Of Bald rro,,.
tain, having probably succumbed n =
haustion. There were no evidence, :,
foul play probably. Sheriff Goodrich ~.
ed Deputy Sheriff John Z. Lamb Of RI,
wood TO go to Bald mountain and mai.
the necessary investigations
Miss Mabel Robinson will shortly c,,.
her home on Middle street and 60 10 r..
gor for the winter.
Philip Nedeau leaves Monday FOR w.
ton. where he has accepted postio, :,
a rubber factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
COLBY COLLEGE.
Two Brigadier Generals in U. S.
Army Colby Men-Blanchard
. 10. Medical Corps Corporal

Colby now boasts Of two brigadier
generals in the United States army.
Charles L. Phillips rs and Frederick
Perkins forl erly of the class Of 80
Charles L. Phillips was born in oak
land, Me, in 1856, and after GRADUATE
ing from Colby in 1873 went TO the
United states Military Academy at
Wesc Point. He graduated from there
in 1881, receiving his commission as
second lieutenant. In 1887 he was pro-
NOTED to first lieutenant and in 1889,
two years later, chihe his appointment
as captain Soon after he was pro
NOTED again, this time to lieutenant
colonel. He has since been given tile
rank Of brigadier general Willie a
colonel lie was in the artillery corps.
and for some time was the command
ing officer at Fort Mckinley, in Port
land harbOr. He was. Willie at Colby.
member Of the Delta Kappa Epsilon
fraternity,
Frederick Perkins entered Colby
from HOulton. Maine, but staid only
two years lie left to enter West
Point graduating from that institu-
ton in IS, He was assigned to ac-
tic service il the west, and while
there became noted as an expert rifle
man. He was often known To supply
the whole camp with meat He saw
service in the Spanish war and was
commissioned captain in the infan-
try in 1898. He has since seen service
in the Philippines and on the Mex
lean border. He was appointed A
brigadier general in 1871. and is now
in charge of one Of the training camps
in this country. He is also q member
Of Delta Kappa Epsilon.
Prof. Franklin has received q let
ter from Frederick Blanchard 10 who
is now a corporal in the Medical
Corps, stationed at Camp Shelby,
Miss. lie says that he considers il a
privilege to be in she army. rather
than a duty, as he considers that the
war is the greatest blessing which
could have come to America at this
time. He says further that the army
has made n new man Of him and has
helped him to a broader outlook on
life. He thinks that the war will do
wonders for the national spirit Of AM
erica.
Lewis taDe CROSBY ~ mas ell
listed in the navy as an apprentice
seaman. Crosby enlisted through the
navy recruiting officer who has been
in Waterville for the past two days.
and will go TO Portland Friday to take
his examination. Crosby was a mem
Der Of the varsity football team this
fall, playing at left guard. He belongs
to the Zeta Psi fraternity.
Crowel E. Pease 10, a emmber Of
Phi Delta Theta, stopped to visit the
college for a few minutes Thursday
While going through Waterville.
Charles A. Mitchell, exec, of
Haynesville was a visitor at the AL
pha Tau Omega House Wednesday
evening.
John Wells 10. who was recently
commissioned as lieutenant in Signal
Corps at Plattsburg. visited the D.
L. House Thursday while on his way
to Bucksport TO visit the Seminary
there where he was formerly teach
er Later in the week he will return
to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
REDINGTON CAMPAIGN
MANAGER RED CROSS

At a meeting Of the executive COM
mittee of the Waterville chapter of the
Red Cross. held Thursday afternoon,
Hon. Frank Redington was designat :
ed as campaign manager of the Red
Cross drive for membership. Mr.
Redington will have full charge. with
full power to select necessary work
ers and arrange all details.
Every member secured helps SO
much financially and necessarily hast
ems the object in view. which is the
final suppression of the war Clergy
men will be asked to preach a ser
mon on Sunday Dec -. relating to
the great good the organization is do
ing or at least allude to the matter.
The national officers ask that the
membership of Waterville and Fair
field and the towns of northern Ken
nebec county be increased by 5000 and
it is hoped by those in charge that
this result may be accomplished
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
FATAL ACCIDENT
AT COMMA

VI i'l'7' Nc Ice o. sem. >.
knowles, one of the best known resi-.
dents Of the village. was INSTANTLY
killed "Wednesday, af,orroo, Sc. n.
! us III - q mass ~ 'a''' ~ ''e
gravel pit where he was working. He
was struck on the head his skull fIar-
turoG ana many Lo,cg 1,raLcr No
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
Druids Members Chosen

The annual election of members to
Druids, the honorary society Of the
Juniors was held Thursday evening
This society, which was founded at
Colby in 1910. is composed Of two men
from each Of the six fraternities, the
members for each year being chosen
by those of the preceding year The
members Of the present Junior class
chosen last evening are as follows:
Delta Kappa Epsilon. Charles NJ.
Bailey, I'd of Winthrop Center; Arthur
F. Scott of Englewood, n. j.; Zeta Psi,
Ernest j. Perry of Lawrence Mass;
Wentworth V Driscoll of Brooklyn. y.
T.; Delta Epsilon. Benjamin Shaw
Hanson of Sanford; John Harold John
son OF Concord. n. H.: Phi Delta The
ia, Ralph H. Drew of Houlton: New
ton L. Nourse of Lancaster. n H AL
Pha Tau Omega. Jacob A. Klain Of
Norway William D. Caller of Con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07

Miss Earline Hart. who has been
the guest Of her uncle. Alexander Nc
Neill and Mrs. Mcneil for about ten
months, returped to her home in
Richmond. Va, last week, accom-
panied by Mr.. Mcneil, and on Sunday
was married to Lieut.. Benjamin F.
eff at Richmond Mrs. Cliff was a
charming Young woman and made
many friends here during her stay.
The young couple will make their
home at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va,
where Lieutenant Cliff will be sta
toned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
BENTON

Leon Brown, who has been i'll for q
lumber of weeks, is gaining slowly.
Mrs Joseph Winter of Marion, Mass
and Mrs. A. +. True of Clinton were
guests of Mrs, Everett Hunter on
Wednesday.
Joseph Brown, an aged citizen Of this
town, is i'll.
Hermon Lovejoy, who is training at
Aver, Mass, has returned to Massa-
chusetts after few days furlough.
Lester Brownell has returned from
Augusta where he passed a few days
with friends.
The Helping Hand Society was en-
tertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
Nellie Fernald with a good attendanc nee.
David Wood of the L. S. S. Bridge
port, has returned to New York after
furlough Of five days
y number Of members If tie Benton
Epworth League attended the Fedora
ton at Waterville Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
BaiIey-Gra

on Friday. Nov 30. at s r. NJ.
Lieut. q. Irving Bailey was married to
Miss Dorothea Gray at the home of
the groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George w Bailey. 26i Hancock street.
Brooklyn, y. y. Only the families and
animate friends of the bride and
groom were present. The bride was
attended by Miss Dorothy l.. Davis
Of Waterville. as maid of honor
The bride. until recently, had made
her home in Watervlle and was be-
fore her marriage, resident of
Rrooklinc. Mass The bridesmaids
were Miss Gladys Bailey of Brooklyn
and Miss Agnes Ayers OF Lafayette,
Ind. sister and cousin of tn" groom.
The best man was Richard I. Hobart
,of Upper Montcair. y. j.. college
classmate of the groom. The ushers
we're Edward A. Bailey and Harold q.
Bailey, brothers of the groom.
The ceremony was performed BY
Rev George II. Driver of Chappaqua,
y. Y. The groom, his attendants. and
the officiating clergyman were all
graduates of Amherst college and
members OF Beta Theta III fraternity.
The bride, who was given away by
her mother. Mrs. Deltha Gray of
Brooklne, wore gown of white
satin and georgette crepe with court
train and a tullc veil with duchess
lace. She carried an arm bouquet of
lilies of the valley and purple orchids.
The groom was in uniform. The we'd
ding march was played by Miss Ruth
Bliss of Brooklyn, who was also in
pink.
The bride is graduate of Howard
=. minary. West Bridgewater. Mass.
The groom was graduated from Am
herst college in June, 1917. and was
prominent in many college activities.
He was a member of Scarab the SEN
Tor honorary society, cheer leader,
president of the SphynX club, and
member of the Beta Theta ri frater-
nifty.
Immediately after graduation. Lieut..
Bailey was ASSOCIATED with the Amer
team Book company and made his head
quarters in Ohio. He entered the re-
serve officers training camp at
Plattsburg in August and received a
commission as first lieutenant of in
fantry in active service and has been
ordered to report for duty at Camp
Dix. Wrightstown, n. j.. on Dec. ..
Lieut.. Bailey has been councillor at
Camp Belgrade on Lake Messalon-
skee. Oakland, for the past six sum-
mers. Mrs. Bailey is we'll known to
many Waterville people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
GAMBLING CASES IN
MUNICIPAL COURT

On complaint OF Edward II. Emery, a
licensed private detective, a warrant was
issued Thursday by Judge Matthew to
search for gambling implements at the
shop Of George Roderick at 81 lockwood
street Here Mr. Emery found one punch
board. a nickle in the slot machine, two
dice boxes and two sets Of dice and 81
IN coin. Roderick was arrested and given
a hearing before the court. He was con-
victed Of having gambling devices IN ms
costs or 80 days in Jail Koderick PAID
the fine and costs amounting to s24eS
The same story in effect could be told
in the case OF Joseph Ezhaya Of Silver
street, where Mr.. Emery found one nickle
machine, three punch boards ana two sets
of dice. He received the same sentence
and paid
Mr. sEmery then paid a visit to Sam
Barron, who carries on business on Tenn
pie street. The officer read the warrant
to the clerk who was on duty and then
grasped the nickle machine and a punch
board on which were some decorated
jackknives and started to leave the store.
The clerk seized the slot machine ana
smashed it over barrel Mr.. Emery
picked up pieces enough to serve as evil
dence and also some money which had
dropped from the machine and rolled onto
the floor. This case was not disposed OF
last night
The implements Mr.. Emery seized were
ordered destroyed by the court and to
make due returns for the same. The
money is to come to Kennebec county.