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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

Washington, Feb. S.-Acttvities OF tne
congressional leak" inquiry commit
tee today consisted chiefly OF arguing
in executive session about closing the
hearings and trying to extract from
witnesses in public the true story OF
the circumstances surrounding the
sending of a forecast on President VIII
sons peace note from the Washington
brokerage house Of F. A. Connolly &
Co. to E. F. Hutton & Co, at New
York. Little progress was made in eth
er decision. Some Democrats OF the
committee arr understood to think
that report should be made TO the
House soon that leak has been es-
tablished through admissions of two
Washington newspaper men. J. Fred
Essary and w. w. Price that they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
ASHLEY ROBINSON
OF ROME IS HELD
FOR N0N-SUPPOR7
And Given One Year in Jail by
Judge Lancaster of Municipal
Court-Sequel of Case of Pit
iful Destitution from Town of
Rome-Eddie Barney Gets 80
Days in Jail

The attention of the municipal court
was taken up Tuesday morning with a
case in which the principals were people
from the town of Rome and in which Ell
bridge T. Foster, overseer of the poo:
for that town, brought action against
one Ashley Robinson for the non-suppor.
of his wife and two small children. boys
aged respectively two and six years
Robinson admitted the truth of the COM
plant against him and at the end of the
hearing Judge Lancaster gave him sen
tence of one year in jail at hard labor.
Both the woman and the two children
gave evidence of being in destitute cir
cumstances and when brought into the
city a few days ago the two children had
no shoes or stockings and barely CLOTH
ing enough to cover their bodies. The
woman was poorly clothed and wore on
her feet mems rubbers and stockings.
Mrs Ada F. Hunt partially clothed them
after their arrival in town and gave them
shoes and stockings. Mrs. Robinson, who
claimed to have been born in Canaan and
to be % years old, gave evidence of little
or no education. She could not read or
write and could tell half dollar from a
quarter. also count up to 100. so she said,
but beyond that her knowledge was linn
tied.
Eddie Barney was before the court on
the charge of intoxication and was given
30 days in Jail. but as he professed a de-
sire to leave at once for the woods he
was given chance. Had he carried out
his alleged intention he would have been
all right but instead Of doing so he
straightway sought and secured a pint
of whiskey and within an hour from the
time he was let out of the courtroom
he was arrested and brought in again.
and later in the day he was taken up
over the hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
TROY

CENTER-L. L. Rogers mills were to-
tally destroyed by fire Saturday noon, to-
gether with much valuable machinery 1t
is said that 5000 will not cover the loss.
No insurance. The fire broke out while
the men were at dinner. Much sympa :
thy is felt for Mr. Rogers and for the
men thus thrown out of employment.
Mrs. Lizzie Hopkins OF Plymouth pass
ed last week at the Center. She Ief,
Saturday. accompanied by her sister
Mrs. 7. W. Halves. for a brief visit IN
Pittsfeld before going this week to tho
hospital in Bangor for surgical Treatment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Chamberlain Would Dea
Teutons Blow Straight
Between the Eyes

thing to do was to start a great publicity
campaign. Volunteers would be ALLOTTED
to occupations for which they were pes'
fitted by reason of their past experiences
and minimum wage of Is shillings q
week would be fixed. Commissioners
would be appointed for agriculture ana
the industries who would keep the cen
trail Office informed as to supply ana oe'
mand.
The question was, Mr.. chamberlain
continued, where labor was to be iouho
They could not suddenly destroy non.
essential trade. Destruction Of capital
would interfere with credit The heces'
sarv industries, he said should fecuper'
ote quickly after the war. They hao nc
intention of suppressing any trade Du'
q labor and material had to be rationed
the shortage must first fall on the ieSS
essential trades.
Let nobody suppose" Mr.. Chamoer'
lain continued, that because count 'on
parrstorts has been given his passports
there is nothing else to do germany
t,tonds to starye us out before she Is
starved ont. There is only one answer
this country can make ana tnao Is
blow straight between the eyes whlcn
will beat the enemy down and brinG
him 70 his senses The national services
can deal that blow.
.The Premier urges every man TO
n1ace his services and energy at the dis
nosal of the state The nation must
.nsver the threat of Germany at once.
We must build ships to protect our
merchantmen, in order to demonstrate
that murder on the high seas is futile
We can do it, but the nation must %
organized. We must organize clviiiza-
tion to meet organized barbarism. NO
man or woman has right to look on
whilst others are struggling for what Is
equally important for them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
BANGOR DEALERS
ACCEPT IMMUNITY
FROM INDICTMENT

Bangor. Me-. Feb. 6.-Liquor dealers
of Penobscot county presented them
selves in steady procession at the Of
flee of County Attorney A. l.. Blanchard
Monday to accept his proposition for
immunity from indictment on the av,-
dence of possession of federal ,ax
stamp, provided they deposited tn
stamp with him for safe keeping ana
evidence that they were out Of the bus.
mess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Make
"War Protest to Davies

and report from the judiciary commit
tee that the woman suffrage amend
ment ought not to pass now at this
supreme moment.
You cannot expect the support of
the people of Maine if you endorse at
this time a resolve which possibly
might result in admitting to the cleo
torate a body of inexperienced and
emotional women.
tSigned)
Maine Association Opposed to Woman
Suffrage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Standard Oil Ships
Held in Port Pending
Developments

New York. Feb s-Ali ships Of the
standard OIL Co. in trans Atlantic
service will be held in port pendiug
developments in the international sill
uation' 1t was learned today
Two or them recalled by wireless ar
rived at this port today They were
'he Coinmunipaw and the Pioneer. The
message which ordered them back was
sent out after Germany announced her
new submarine policy and before the
lations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

Selling liquor without n tax STAMP
displayed makes the dealer liable Z.
federal prosecution and heavy penaI,is,
Up TO late hour this afternoon IN.
county attorney had In his po.S,ssisr
$50 tax stamps. making nearly all IL.
sued TO dealers in the county.
The deposit Of the stamps docs nor
affect any cases which may b. p.ndins
against the dealers since January on
single sale search and selgur, md H.
quor nuisance charges
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Funeral of George WendaIl Fletcher

Funeral services for the late George
Wendall Fletcher Of Wytopitlock were
held al / o'clock Tuesday afternoon at
the Green street Methodist church in
the presence OF the relatives and a
large number of friends. Rev. Henry
f. Dunnack officiated and the Odd Fell
lows service was conducted by dele
cation of Asylum Lodge. No 20. Three
selections were rendered by quartet.
the first being when the Pearly Gates
Unfold favcrite hymn of the de-
ceased. The remains we're placed in
the tomb at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
the bearers being William Williams.
Rex Church and George Robbins and
j. S. Nichols of Asylum Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
~ ,eak" Committee
Fears Mrs. Visconti

supplied forecasts Of the note 70 NJ
York and Chicago brokers Other mar
beers. however. are said 20 DO con,.ns
ing for a continuance Of the inves,i..
ton and through examine taen Of M.
Ruth Thomason Nisoonti.
Mrs. visconti. Il 10 Authoritative,
stated. viii be called. Anything she "a.
testify to in direct connection v1,s
her ALLEGED statement to Thona, M
Lawson that MIR. Price acted asa =,
between for Secretary Tumulty a.
others In Wall Street deals" w,u \.
welcomed by the whole comml,,.,
But many memn,rs are adverse 10 n,
hitting her TO 20 into a recital o. ~,
ital gossip and scandal generally A. Z,
has been reported she would a. l,
allowed TO take the stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

The following telegram has been re-
ceived by Senator Davies of Cumber-
land, chairman of the judiciary com
mittee:
Howard Davies,
Augusta, Me
Yuor party platform and the Gov
crnor's inaugural speech were both
framed in and for, times OF peace
Now we are practically at war. We
implore you. in the name of our be
loved nation. to lay aside party politics
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
URGES URUGUAY
TO JOIN THE u. S.

Montevedo, Uruguay. Feb. 6-Presi-
dent Wilson'S action in severing dplo-
matte relations with Germany is approx
ed by press and public. Ell Sglo urges
the Cruguayan government to join with
othec Heutrals for the defence of inter
ests threatened by the attitude of Ger
many.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
SEARSPORT

James A coison left Friday, Feb. for
the National Home at Togus NJ
has been i'll for some time an,, $50
to give UP ms position as assistant CASH
Ter IN the searsport National Bank. Mr..
Colson VIII be greatly missed in the bank
where he has been for Il Year,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Fear No Trouble with japan
Over New Immigration Bill

Washington, Feb. 6.-It is stated au-
thoritatively that there is a perfect un-
Outstanding BETWEEN the United States
and Japan on the working of the new
immigration law and that on neither side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

Rio Janeiro. Feb. 6.-The Bolivian
minister visited DR.. Lauro Muller to-
day and informed him that Bolivia
supported without reserve the Ameri
can policy. At a meeting of the coun
Gil OF ministers Dr.. Lauro Muller, min
lister of foreign affairs, is reported to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Bolivia Supports y. S.
Policv "Without Reserve .

have said that President Braz did not
consider intervention by Brazil in the
war to be eXpedient. The naval min
lister made a report on the present ma
val situation of the country and vari-
Gus military measures relating to the
neutrality of Brazil were adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

On Tuesday evening train No. 2
which is supposed to leave at 1912
was found to have a badly damaged
wheel on the tender of engine 465, and
the train was held at the local station
until engine els could come down from
Waterville and take it through. The
train was a bit over two hours late
when it resumed its journey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Mrs. Esther Webh

Mrs. Esther Webb. widow of tho ,o,.
Reuben Webb of Troy, died Friday pi.,t
at the home of her son in Athens. She
was more than 80 years of age The re-
mains Will be brought to Troy and the
funeral held Tuesday at I O'Clock at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Fred uo,,,s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
DUTCH CALL TO
MILITARY DUTY

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE Dutch legation here
issued the following public natice today:
"All Dutch subjects having military 81
legations to filfill. whether in the militia.
reserve or territorials, must present
themselves without delay to the Dutch
consulate"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

Washington, Feb. Authorization
that Switzerland will not adopt Presi-
dent Wilson's suggestion, that, in the
interest OF world peace, other neutrals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
apprehension OF friction or

is there any apprehension Of friction or
difficulty.
careful study Of the law discioses no
discrimination against Japanese ana no
provision for their exclusion from the
United states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Switzerland Will Not
Follow i. S. in the Break

follow the lead of the United States
and break off diplomatic relations with
Germany. was received here today. SO
far as is known this is the first re-
Spouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

Roscoe S. Farnham arrived in Au-
gusta on the 7o7 train Tuesday eve
ming from Cambridge, Mass. called by
the illness of his mother. Mrs. LYDIA
Farnhani. 142 Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Germany Still Ready
Says Count Tisza, to
Negotiate for Peace

LONDON Feb. s-Dispa,chcp from Wen.
ma wires Reuters Amsterdam corr
spondent. Indicate that Count stephsa
iisza' the Hungarian premier. made an
important speech In the lower hou.. ~
inc Hungarian Parliament yesterday N
which he said that the Central Power
were still ready TO negotiate for peace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

Among the Tuesday callers in town
on business were A. E. Small of Farm
onston and J. A. Hewey of Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

y singer has sued for $4,000 be
cause Boston terrier suffered nersou.
prostration after her fivver had coilid.
ca with another auto. An unsympashst.
ic jury gave her nothins.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
WULIMANTIC

men and places for voting in the diff ferent wards.
 The city was authorized to borrow $S,000 for current expenses.
 Upon motion of Alderman Graves, the salary of the chief of the fire de- partment was increased from $400 to $500, as his duties have increased. The salary of the assistant engineers of $100 to s15O. Mayor Dunn recom- mended that the pay of the call men be raised from $25 to $60 and a motion of this nature was passed.
 A resolution from the water depart ment asking for flush tank on Pleas ant street was adopted.
 A petition from the fire committee asking that the clock belonging to the city, now placed in Herbert Smith s store on Main street, be placed at the Bank strSkt frehouse and was adopted.
 Four more call men were received, three of them for Hose company No. 1 as hosemen and one as call man for Engine company No. 1. The men are Leon J. McMahon, William Henry Connoughton. Armory R. Brown for Hose company No. 1 and William N. Whiton as a call man for Engine com- pany No. 1.
 Mayor Dunn then addressed the members. saying in part: Unless we have a special meeting of this council, this will be the last meeting of the present board, and I desire to thank the memDerS TOT the COurteSleS extend ed during the last two years. The board has worked for the interests of the city and there have been no poli- tics in its business. and I feel assured that you have used your best judgment in transacting the affairs of the city. I wish to thank you.'
 Alderman Jenkins then thanked the mayor, corporation counsel, clerk, members for what they had done for him. and for the courtesies extended, also our friends the reporters. and AL tlernan Mcintosh endorsed his idea.
 The meeting adjourned at 9.45, AL derman Jenkins having the honor of making the last motion in the last regular meeting of the present board of aldermen. and this motion. which was for adjournment, was seconded by Alderman Hofbrook.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
MAYOR DANIEL P. DUNN
 RENOMfNATED BY DEMOCRATS
At the Town Caucus Held Monday Evening - Albert c. Scripture to Run for City Clerk.

The democratic city caucus was held at the town hall Monday eveh- iEs with 200 voters present. The meet ing was called to order at S.3O by Chairman Twomey. MT. Twomey was elected chairman of the caucus and Frank P. F'enton clerk. All candi- dates were unanimously elected Valentine Murphy said it becomes cur duty to exercise the rights of tion of Woodrow Wilson last year. A party that can produce a Wilson can produce a mayor of WilIimantic and has for the last 12 years. So I place the nomination. of the Hon. Daniel P. Dunn as mayor. He was unanimously elected.
 John Collins nominated Albert c. Scripture as city clerk and he was unanimously elected. MT. Collins al- so nominated MT. Scripture for city treasurer and he was unanimously nominated.
 P. D. Donahue said he wished to place before the meeting a candidate well known, who is popular and serves
 a.9n s pary sf Frsnk Mish ie psee eet6n 6ne ap plause). Mir. Fenton said that he did not desire the nomination but he was unanimously nominated.
 John Henry nominated P. J. Lara mee as the other alderman-at-large.
 Michael E. Sullivan nominated Frank M. Lincoln as first assessor and he was also unanimously elected. Alexis Caisse nominated George Maher as second assessor and he pulled the en- tire vote and there is no question that when the sun sets on the first Mon day in December. the democrats will be in power. Our opponents have said they have a strong ticket. but the election next December will show the democrats the stronger. can assure you that if I am elected, and will be elected fapp1ause) I will give the city the efficient administration as in the past.
 James Twomey was nominated fer chairman of the town committee but he declined and Valentine Murphy was unanimously elected. man at large, thanked the people. g MT. Laramee, the other candidate was then called upon and said in part:
 did not come preparing to make a speech nor looking for the nomina- tion but as you have taken me. will stick.
 John Keirans nominated Thomas Killourey as city sheriff and his nom- ination took the regular course of the caucus.
 John NJ. Bransfield was nominated for city auditor. and unanimously elected.
 Mayor Dunn thanked the caucus for opponents he'd placed a gentleman as candidate for mayor and strong ticket. The word has gone out that Dannie Dunn would quit, but am not quitter. and I and the ticket you have nominated will go out and win the next election. The city caucus adjourned at 9.45.
 The ward caucuses were as follows: z First Ward-AIderman. John Bar stow; ward committee, Willis McIn-; tosh. chairman. Charles M. Holbrok, Patrick Doyle, John Keiran. Arthur McQuillan.
 Second Ward-Alderman, John R. Pickett; ward committee, Frank M. Lincoln, chairman, AdoIph Duval, D.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
COMMON COUNCIL HOLDS
 LAST REGULAR MEETING.
Reports of Various Departments Made
 and Accepted by Council.


 The last regular meeting of the present common council was held Monday evening with all members present. The meeting opened at 8 o'clock and immediately adjourned for the duration of the democratic caucus. After the caucus the meeting was opened by Mayor Dunn and the mina utes of the last meeting were read and accepted
 Health Officers Report.
 Doctor Fred NJ. Smith, the city health officer made the following month report for October: Contagious diseases-Typlloid ?, diphtheria 2, tu- berculosis g. Nuisances reported, 8; all of which were investigated and cor rected.
 October Arrests.
 The report of the chief of police for October was as follows: Arrests were made for the following causes: Drunk IT, assault 3, breaking and entering 2. non-support 2, manifest danger of falling into the ways of vice 5. viola ton of the school law 1, violation of the automobile law f. deserter 1, gambling 1, larcencv 2, violation of the liquor law i. They were disposed of as follows: Sent to jail 9, released by chief ', bound over 2, paid fines and costs 8, judgment suspended 3, sent to the Home of the Good Shepard 2, sent to the state hospital l, sent to Camp Devens 1. The number Of tramps lodged at the station house was g. value of stolen property re- covered s2S.
 PIur,hinq Inspectcrc Report.
 The annual report of the plumbing inspector is as follows: In my annu- al report, ending November 1, I wish to report that 165 inspections actually took place, of which were received s14s5o of the $2Oo appropriated for this purpose, leaving a balance Of $5f.50.
 There were 46 suggested changes, of which 43 have been accomplished to date.
 Owing to unsettled conditions, my work has confined me mostly to over hauling rather than new buildings which accounts for the small sum ex- pended in the past year. I desire also to report that it has become a noticed fact that the people in contact with plumbing ordinances recognize it's inn portance today where they did not year ago.
 JESSIE c. FRENCH.
 Plumbing Inspector. The estimated appropriations for the next year were read and accepted. The annual statement of the mayor was received and accepted.
 One sidewalk petition was granted. Joseph RouK of South street peti- toned for sidewalk and was referred to the usual course.
 The mayor was authorized to hire
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN
 AUTO TURNS TURTLE
Harry SiIverman is in St. Joseph's
 Hospital With Fractured Ceilarbone
 and Ribs.

| As the result of his autonobfie turn : l ing turtle on the North Windham road 1 Monday, Harry 5SilVeRnaah is in St. | Joseph's hospital in. a serious condi- | tion. with several fractured ribs, a fractured coilarboRe. two long cuts on his right leg and possibly with inter nal injuries. .$t5 -. | How the accident occurred is not known, as he was found on the road :, on the Willimantic-No Windha m 1 state road, about three-quarters of the | way to North Windhams his car lying l on one side of the road and he sit.ing beside it.. l He was found in this condition by ] Miss Marion Niles who happened to 1 be coming to this city in her auto with 1 her mother and several neighbors and they picked the injured man up and brought him to St. -Joseph,s hospital When they picked him up he. was con- scious, but did not try to explain how l it happened. He was found at about 2 o'clock and within half an hour he was in. St. Joseph's hospital under | medical attention Ss. Dr. Girouard. It was found that several of his ribs were fractured and his coI1arbone was also | fractured. He may have interial in juries. since one of the fractured ribs may have punctured his lungs, but 1 that could not be determined Monday evening. At the place where he was found the road makes a curve, with a sandbank
 on the left, coming towards this city. SllFerman was coming to this city from Chaplin and the tracks of the
 car show thateit crossed the road and
 ran into the sandbanlS, going up 1t a
 way and then turning over, throwing
 Silvers.an. who was alone. out. Sil-'
 verman is known to be near-sighted
 and it is possible that with the sun in
 his eyes he mistook the sandbank for
 the road and ran up it with the given consequences.
 On the evening of Oct. ~15 on the
 Hartford Willimantic state road near
 the Columbia road, the same MT. Sill
 car driven by Harry Lyman and he is
 the defendant in case in the supe-
 rior court for s750 started by Edward
 Lyman, MT. Lyman claiming that MT
 Silverman was operating his machine
 at reckless rate of speed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
Dyspeptics! Eat One
 More Good Dinner
Magnesia. Then Eat Heartily With No Fear of indigestion.

Do you belong to the mo, thank you." society of the dinner tables. al ways having to refuse lot, of deli cious. ordinarily wholesome foods that simply will not agree with you? Do you live on tiresome diet. constantly Fearful of your digestion. knowing that suffer the agonies of indigestion? Must you after meals dose yourself with your stomach stiii further?
 Cut loose from stomach folly and stomach fear--try one more good, man. size dinner-but take with it just* a teaspoonful of .Bisurated Magnesia in half a glass of hot water. Bisurated all the sour. acid contents of your stomach, aids digestion and checks stomach disturbance by natural means. harmless. Avoid magnesia in other forms and insist on Bisurated Magne- sia (tablets or powder), for stomach purposes. Sold by druggists every where. ~ :. z. :.