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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Waterville, Me, Feb. 20.-(SpeciaD.-
The sudden placing of guards on the
bridges along the Maine Central Rail-
road has again started the story that
the munitions or much of them that
ere being manufactured in this coun-
try are TO be sent over the lines of the
Maine Central and so through to Hal
cd boats and under conveys. This story
was first published some weeks ago
and was laughed at il. some quarters
by people wi'o would be supposed to
know, but It has no " hobbed Up again
and it is also said on what is reputed
TO be good authority that the plan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

The soaring prices of groceries and
particularly the big jump in the selling
ri sugar were frequent topics of con-
versation on the street Tuesday and
everyone is grumbling about the raise
except those who profit by it. Men who
"A short time ago We're getting comfort
able incomes and were not worrying
about the rising cost of living are now
forced to figure on how they are COM
Ing out ut the end OF the week. To
make the matter worse it is hard to
make the majority of people believe
that there is any reason for the big
jump in prices. The most of the peO-
pie persist in the statement that there is
plenty of sugar in the city at the pres
,nt time and that the dealers are talk
ing advantag" OF the trouble in Cuba
TO raise the cry that there IS n short
age and profit by il. Everyone seems
TO feel that the authorities should take
some action but no one seems to know
just what they can do If anything The
food situation is getting to be very
serious one for the great ma jority of
the people of the city and unless there
Ia relief soon something VIII have to
be done by the authorities to prevent
actual suffering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
OAKLAND

Mrs. Lettie Mae Trask and daughters.
Misses Harriet and Blanche, have taken
up their residence in the Hersom house
on Oak street.
Bert Halves and A. z. White of Rome.
left Tuesday morning to attend the Auto
show in Portland.
About so members and friends of the
Tuesday Club were present at the an
nual observance of Guest night on Mon
day. Feb. 10. at the Baptist vestry. A
most enjoyable program was offered
which was delight to all music lovers
Miss Nora B. Greeley. in her most
charming manner. rendered two solos
which were much enjoyed, as her solos
always are pleasure to her audience
Following this. Mrs. White of Water
Vile and Colby College, gave a snlen-
did biography of Chopin and his works
relating the instances Of his remark.
able life and character with vivid de-
scriptions and making the man almost
live oerore US. To illustrate the various
styles of Chopin's composition M uua
White rendered selections from his
etudes' ballads. nocturnes, etc exn,ain.
ing the motif Of each selection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Munitions Shipments Cause
for Bridge Guards in Maine?

really was made. at the time the first
story was published and that the plac-
ing CT the guards and all the other de-
tails have beer worked out and that
as soon as some clearing out of the
line at the Halifax end can be finished
the train will begin running. 1t was
so near ready to start that it was
thought best to put the guards on at
once as the road did not want to take
any chances of delay by the destruc-
ton of the bridge. 1t is further said that
the plan is known to the Germans and
that they have been watching the line
for some time. A report has it that a
Boston detective was in the city a few
days ago watching three men said to
be Germans who were travelling down
through this way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Guards at Maine Central
Bridges Get Spy Scare

The mrs what viii doubtless be nu-
n.etOus spy scares came Tuesday. When
Alvah "A. Towne, who is on duty at the
upper bridge, reported to the marshal
that about o'clock in the morning a
man came out of the woods from the
side OF the river away from the city and
walked across the ice close up to the
bridge. The man was carrying an axe
over his shoulder and when held up by
the officer said he had been out chopping
wood. His replies were not at all salts
factory as to why he was out at O clock
in the morning chopping wood and he did
not seem inclined to give his name but
finally said that he lived on High street
The officer did not hold him but obtained
a good description and reported it so
that If there is any more of him seen
about the bridges he will get short shift
There was also a small scare at the
lower bridge later in the day when four
men came up the river and looked the
bridge all over and then one of them got
down on the ice below the falls and pro-
ceeded to take some pictures. The men
were warned away by John Roderick
who was on duty on the Winslow end of
the bridge. and they finally went They
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

were also noticed by rank Lessor, who
was On duty at the o-ner end, and he
watched them carefully to see that they
dld not get too near the end of the
bridge. A description OF them was sent
into the marshals office and a little later
Patrolman Washburn found them on the
street and brought them in. They gave
their names as J. L. Jones of South Ores
den' 5. w. Siegars, f. H. Siegars, G. K
hinnsum of Cedar Grove. They inform
ed the marshal that two of them had
been fishing down in the bay for noun
tain trout and the other two were IN
town visiting them and had taken a walk
up about the falls and, as was natural,
had taken some pictures of them They
told him to call up the deputy sheriff az
South Dresden, f. Z. Carleton, who
would identify them. The marshal did SO
and they We're identified by the deputy
and allowed to go. After it was over it
appeared like a great joke to them, but
at first they were pretty serious AL
though the two incidents are apparently
of no significance, they have keyed the
guards up to greater care and it would
be decidedly unhealthy for stranger to
get too close to either bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
MANY PROMISE REVENUE
OFFICIALS QUIT RUM SALES

The revenue officers who have been
at work here have about cleaned up
the place apparently for there has been
very little activity on their part during
the past few days. They have left be-
hind them some very frightened men
and one who has been prominent in the
business of the town is reported to be
selling out what he has on hand and
getting ready to take a long vacation.
A number of others have promised new
er to sell any liquor again and have
settled without making even a kick.
The cleanup is the most thorough the
town has ever experienced and everv-
one is wondering if it is done yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
FUNSTON'S WAS
A LIVELY LIFE

Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. 2O.-Major
General Funston's life was one of con-
tinual adventure. His father, Edward
II. Funston. a prominent Democratic
politician in Kansas, early learned this
although it was not displayed in any
sense of disobedience. Young Funston
wanted to go to- the University of Kan
Sas. His father had selected another
school, but to Kansas Frederick went
with no allowance. He did odd jobs to
pay for his board until his father, per-
ceiving the lads serious intention,
commenced sending a generous remit
lance.
When out of school young Funston
took up newspaper work on the Kan
sas City Times and later on Fort
Smith, Ark, and New York publica-
tons. His newspaper career was
stormy, his Kansas City position term
mating after he had enlivened a sup
posedly staid market report and his
Fort Smith, adventure ending with his
resignation" after running the paper
in high handed fashion during the alb
sence of the managing editor.
General Funston was featherweight
as far as physical dimensions were
concerned. When he was appointed col
onel of q Kansas regiment, Funston
was told by friend that he would
have hard time passing the doctors.
"Then I'll dodge the DOCTORS" imme-
diately replied Funston. He led his
troops through the Philippine campaign
which terminated with the capture Of
Aguinaldo. The taking of the famous
insurrecto was laughingly character
lied as a dirty trick" by General
Funston in talking Of the event in
later years.
General Funston was a pioneer in
che project Of paying the enlisted man
more money for his services.
His quick. snappy way of accom-
plishing matters often led him into
discussions and situations which in
his earlier years caused his embar-
rassment. A few years ago he said
in an interview:
I'm my earlier army career, talked
too much. paid for it, too. An army
officer has no business talking. The
less he talks, the better off he is"
On a recent visit to Kansas he was
going over some Of the country in
which he passed his boyhood days and
said to companion on the trip:
II surely made fool of myself when
l didn't stay on the farm" He hesi-
tated a moment and added: But then
think of the fun would have miss
OIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
PITTSTON

NORTH-Hearts have been saddened
by the passing away OF the kind and
loving neighbor. Mrs. Ellen Green. who
entered into the higher life Feb. ls'
The sincere sympathy Is extended 10
the husband and family who with
friends all have met with great loss.
She was much respected and loved by
large concourse of friends who will
miss her love, sympathy and intellec-
tual qualities which she so literally
extended to all in her pathway of life
Grange, Kings Daughters and social
clubs of which she was a member will
also miss a much valued helper. She
was always very anxious TO help with
every good cause. Whatever position
she filled faithfulness was her motto. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
KING PLEADS GUILTY IN
LIQUOR CASE-USUAL FINE

Charles King was before Recorder
Plumstead Of the municipal court Tues
day morning on the charge of illegal
keeping of Intoxicating liquors. the ar
raignment being the result of the raid
on Monday evening by Deputy Sheriffs
Dignam and Preo. He was represented
by Attorney Fred w. Clair and pleaded
guilty to the charge. He was given a
sentence of 500 and costs and 60 days
in Jail and so days additional in de-
fault of payment. He appealed and fur
nished bonds in the sum of 5000 for the
April term of the superior court. The
place alleged to be run by King was
raided by the deputies Monday evening
and three and one-half half pints were
seized and number of empty half pint
bottles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Both Parties Interested In
TOnight's Caucus Result

The ward caucuses of both the Dem
ocrats and Republicans will be held on
Wednesday evening in the various ward
rooms in the city Owing to a mixup on
the dates both caucuses are called for
the same time, but it is not expected
that there will be any trouble In fix
ing the matter up when the voters as
semble. In some wards there are two
rooms available and in others the eau
cuses will be held one after the other.
For the Republicans it is reported that
there will be practically new slate.
On the Democratic side it is said that
the old ring is again in the saddle and
will have up the old slate which was
in control of the city for so long The
results of the caucuses will be watched
with interest by the members of both
parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
NASSALRORO

SOtTH-Miss Marion Jones va,
calling on Miss Kathleen Whltebouse
one afternoon last week.
Mrs. Alice Howe was called 10 wa.
terville Friday by the illness I'm me
family OF her son Frank. She was ac.
cornpanied by her daughter Iva.
Among those who were business can.
ers in Augusta last week were II G
Dickey, ]. p. Twitchell and Mr. and
Mrs. Elijah Miller, c. NJ. Dickey and
Andrew Weber.
Henry Miller OF the Maine State
hospital is i'll with the grip
{. II. Morse was a business caller al
Branch Mills Saturday.
Mrs. c. ii. Morse continues 10 i'm.
prove since returning home
Miss Kathleen Whitehouse was a
visitor at the South China Library
Saturday +. NJ.
I. NJ. Dickey has been little of HIS
iced the past week owing 10 n severe
cold but at this writing is improving
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. +. Davis MIR and
Mrs. q. II. Davis went TO wateryille
sunday TO attend the funeral of a rpla-
tive
Mrs. Henry Miller of the Maine state
hospital who has been suffering from 4
fracture OF one of her fingers and
Obliged to receive treatment at the Az
gusta General hospital has recovered
sufi1ciently 70 resume her duties M tina,
institution.
Relatives in this place of Granville
Barrows of Watervillo were shocked 70
learn Friday of the sudden death of his
wife. which occurred at her late home
Thursday evening.
Some of our young people are be-
coming quite proficient in snowshoelng
and are the only ones that seem 20
really enjoy or found any pleasure IN
the late storms
Mrs. Alton Porter and son were
guests Sunday OF her mother. Mrs.
Matte Casey of West Windsor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. L. Tobey or Cross
I'M who were guests OF their grand
daughter, Mrs. Alton Porter several
days last week returned home Friday.
Mrs. Minnie Sabln and Erlena, Mrs.
Mabel Weber and son were THURSDAY
guests of Mrs. Alton Porter, while
Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs. O. r
Davis were visitors of Mr.. and Mrs
Porter and their guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. n. Tobey OF Cross
Hill were guests Sunday OF Mr. and
Mrs. III. q. Dickey.
The breaking of the roads after the
late storm were completed "Wednesday
which has occupied most OF the time
since Feb. I'd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

~, Carroll B. Flanders II and Fred
"A. Pottle II will uphold the negative
OF the question against L. of NJ. at
Orono. The question chosen relates to
the proposal that all railroad disputes
be settled hereafter by arbitration
these men mentioned will meet every
day to discuss the arguments with
Prof. Libby and other men interested
in the subject.
Delta Delta Delta Sorority recentIv
'thuered reception to Mrs. w. w
OF the national college society. The re-
ceptlon was held in the club rooms and
'iie laculty We're present by special in
Nl'allon. A program was a feature of
,'e evenings festivities, after which
dehcate refreshments were served. The
occasion of the presence of Mrs. Han
ley In Maine was the installation of .
new chapter at the University of
NAME. Alpha, previously local chap
ter has been received into the roll of
chapters of Delta Delta Delta, which
now ranks first of all national women's
college societies. Among representa-
tlves from the Colby chapter attending
TINS important function were Miss
Flora Norton, Eunice Chase, Phoebe
Vincent and Madeline Daggett.
Makeup examinations for all dein-
quents are to be held Wednesday af-
ternoon. and this will be the last
chance for those who have failed
courses to take an examination over
the prescribed work without special
fee to the college.
The Senior class has elected the fol-
lowing nominating committee to name
commencement officers for class day:
Paul Whittemore of Livermore Falls,
William Erbb of Hallowell, Fred Pot
tie of Otistield, Donald Flood of Wat
erville. Mark Thompson of Brooklyn,
N. Y, Andrew Little Of Norfolk,
Mass, sand Charles 3. Price of Wor-
cester.
President Cawley of the Senior class
will name a Senior hop committee in
few days to take charge of the Com
mencement ball by the Senior class
during Commencement week
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W|NSLOW
Sebasticook Literary Club En-,
tertained by Mrs. F. X. Ca
nant-Taconnet Club Gives
Social Dance-Mr. and Mrs
w. V. Hayden Pleasantly Sur.
prised

The Sebasticook Literary Club va.
entertained Wednesday afternoon :.
the home of Mrs. Fred X. Conan, :.
members being present, Mrs. =
Reynolds. the president. was in ~.
chair. The secretary's report was raos
ard approved. followed by the roll can
Music was rer dered by Mrs. JOSH,
Eaton paper, Some Weak Spo,s 4.
Our Nations Life" by Mrs. ID. c. n,r
roll call. responses about our CONT.
Household Economics: paper "rs
New South" Mrs. Frank A Sr,,.~
Problems Bequeathed by the M,
War" by Miss Sadie Morrow. mr..
Reconstruction" by Miss Iors,
Howard; singing. Way Down ~.
the Swanee River" The next ms.,,O
will be March at the home q, NJ"
Geo. w. Patterson. The roll call win =.
Booker IT. VI ashington."
DR.. Edith Kidder. after sov,.-,
weeks stop ut the home Of her paro...
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. a. Kidder. has :.
turned to Dexter much improved !,
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell II Weeks h.,
their household goods moved Morsar
from Waterville 10 the farm ,bay
nave purchased
large audience was present s,or
day evening at the Taconnet cnhbon..
TO enjoy tho fine music. rendered h..
Thinkers Singing orchestra. ubi.t
gave concert from 8 To and a.
nished music for the dance from q :,
]. The several kinds OF music furnish
cd by the orchestra was much enicr
ed. A largo number from this ,o,,
and Waterville participated in ~,
dance. The orchestra has been opgogss
TO give a second entertainments nj n.
Taconnet clubhouse MAY 10.
Mrs. Julia Hodges Priest who mas,
ed away AT her home at North VASE,
boro Saturday. was born in this ,ov,
and was the daughter Of Ira and r,.
Hodges. The funeral services wore ~,
vate anG held at her late home Tho,
day.
Mrs. George s. Paine left for Ros,or
Tuesday morning and will be the CUES
Of friends there for several DAYS. Sb.
was accompanied by Mr.. and M,
Roscoe Paine.
Ruth. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs u,r
y Ava e'Ai' ii'iH b'til III Win hfONCht.
tbs.
Judge r. W. Halliday will give A.
address this evening on 'Robsr
Burns" at the Taconnet clubhouse A.
O'Clock. Refreshments on sale AZ
mission will he charged
About so OF the friends and neigh.
bors of Mr.. and Mrs. w. v Hayde,
gave them a surprise party Mondar
evening in honor OF their 18th N,addlrs
anniversary. II came as total "a.
prise to Mr.. and Mrs. Hayden Tire
were presented with two handsom.
pictures and several pieces Of chirs
Games and social hour was cuiovet
Refreshments Of ice cream and u
tines were served
Mrs. 2. r. Bapworth y imp-oyIr,
from her Illness of pneumonia.
Mrs. Cole of Skowhegan was
Weekend guest OF her daughter. Nr
c. 3. Robinson
Word has been received tina. NJ.
David Jack of Derry. y II. who M.
been operated on twice NJ n hosrJ.,'
Mt Manchester. ". H.. stin contl,a@
very i'll.
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APPEAL TO NEW POLAND MEMBERS
TO FIGHT FOR AUST RO- GERMAN FLAGS
FALLS ON DEAF EARS, SAY VISITORS

sian ru1e should by any posslDliity DE
ro-as+.h,isbed EXERCISES a lively deter
rent influence upon many roieS ahu
there is asserted to be a widespread
determination, even among the ieao-
ers who would probably welcome the
permanent establishment of a new
kingdom under Austro- German aus
pices, to wait and see the result OF the
war before they commit themselves 10
the new order.
The Polish council of state came INTO
existence only after long negotiations oe-
tween the various parties and the at
tempt to bring the representatives Oh al
these parties into the council had nhahy
to be abandoned. Men like Prince Luz
bomirsky, who headed the provisional
civil government of Warsaw after the
Russians were expelled. are quoted as
saving frankly that according to the law
of nations they are still Russian SUBJECTS
and cannot participate in government
under the new order until they are 1or-
mally absolved from their obligations I'M
der the peace settlements.
Sentiment in Germany on the adVlsa-
bility OF proclaiming the Polish KING
dom. was divided from the start ana
the reported lack of enthusiasm among
the Poles over cooperation by their
arms and with their counsels in the eS-
adjustment of a national entity I'M
Ger Austro-German oversight seems 10
have weaned over to the opposition
many Germans who at first favored the
new Kingdom Some speculation is be-
ing INDUCED in, therefore, as to wheth-
err the indicated developments may not
affect Germary's ultimate policy to-
ward Poland in the peace negotiations.
In some German quarters indeed. the
question is being asked: "Why should
Germany make sacrifices to establish
the kingdom if the Poles are not will
ing to fight for it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Geneva Switzerland, Feb. 20.-(From
a STAFF Correspondent of The Associat-
ed Press 1.-The appeal to the Poles in
the newly proclaimed kingdom to en-
list in the Polish army and fight I'M
der Austro-German banners for the
new state, has fallen on deaf ears, ac-
cording to recent information brought
from Warsaw by neutral and German
visitors.
The Cadres of the new army have
been formed and a considerable num-
Der Of officers and men from the old
Austrian Polish legion and from the
Polish troops of the German army has
been brought to the occupied districts
Of Poland to instruct the Polish vo1un-
teers. but only a few hundred troops,
most of them students in Warsaw Uni
versity. who volunteered in the first
uush of enthusiasm following the proc
lamation of the kingdom, are said to
have come forward. Two Polish army
corps. of which the German advocates
Of the establishment of the new Poland
spoke as the probable contribution from
the kingdom of the armies of the Gen.
trail Powers, are declared to show no
signs of ever coming into existence.
The Polish workmen and peasants, it
appears from the accounts of develop
ments in Poland that have reached
here, show decided Discrimination to
take up arms. and the labor shortage
in Germany has been made good in no
small degree, it is asserted by an exc
dus to Germany of Poles who feared
being impressed into the new army and
who decided to seek safe employment
in the German munition factories or
on farms rather than face the risk of
being drafted as soldiers. Nor are
large elements of the Polish popula-
ton displaying any keen enthusiasm
returning travellers state. for the civil
organization of the new kingdom. The
fear Of the consequences in case Rus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Four of the college men had a rather
exciting experience about o'clock
Monday night when the house in
which they were rooming at West
street took fire. Evans 20 and Dow 30
had rooms on the third floor of the
house and the flames spread so rapidly
from a cross circuiting of electric
wires that it was impossible for them
or any of the spectators to approach
their rooms. The unfortunate conse-
quenco was Of course that these two
students lost Yearly all their personal
belongings. Two more college men,
Flanders II and Twitchell '1S, who
were rooming in another part Of the
house, escaped with all their property
by quick work.
The regular Y. NJ. c. A. meeting was
held in the association rooms Tuesday
evening. The meeting was Of unique in
terest as four Of the leading and rep
resentative seniors told their views of
the college Y. M. c. A. and what 1t
meant to them personally. Those who
spoke We're Pratt II, Flanders II,
Deasy II and Thompson II. Music was
furnished by the college male quartet.
In Mondays bowling match the Com
mons Club took three points from Phi
Delta Theta in a fast match. Peterson
was high man with 104 and 295. This
victory, however, gives the title to the
league leaders. Alpha Tau Omega.
Nothing can prevent this team from
claim to the championship and cup.
The teams for the intercollegiate de-
batting have been decided. Norman
Latin rs. Hugh L. Pratt II and Her.
bert K. Newman will defend the af-
firmative Of the question against Bates
here in Waterville. John Foster Choate