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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
80 ACCEPTED FOR
THIRD MAINE co.

DIR. Frederick II. Hill completed his
work OF examination for recruits for
the Third Maine here Thursday but eS-
poets to return again when the re-
cruits for the company become If a
sufficient number to warrant his toH-
ing. He has been in Watcrville for aeT
eral weeks, with the exception OF the
time he passed at Halifax for the re-
lief Of sufferers there
Since work on the company Tor the
Third Maine Regiment began, So men
have signed their names TO an agree
ment to join OF that number, one mas
enlisted in the regular service, II haSee
announced 4 change OF mind in regaru
to enlisting and 40 presented them
selves FOR examination. OF that mum.
Der, 30 have been accepted. There stu
remains "a Of the original list TO be OK,
amined. Many of these have promiaeu
from time to time to take the exaInl-
nation, but they have not done so.
Fred D. MeAlary and l.. A. d'Ars|'
the men appointed to recruit the coh-
pany, Will accept enlistments a: any
t'me The small number appearing for
examination has been rather discoaf-
aging, but there are many young men
VINO are thinking seriously Of the ma.
Ter and in the, next two weeks. i
hoped to have some of these enroie''l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
NO REAL RELIEF
FROM COLD WAVE
BEFORE SATURDAY

Washington. Jan 3.-Whle 1t will bs
mot so cold Saturday, real relief from
the cold wave which has gr.pped the east
ern part OF the country for nearly week
apparently is not in sight. Continued cold
tomorrow was predicted tonight by the
weather bureau and Forecaster Franken-
field said there would he only a very
tllght moderation Saturday. Gales along
the Atlantic coast from IIatteras to East
port added TO the discomfort of immediate
scahoard sections. Acute coal shortage
causing suffering IN many So. IONS were
acccntuated By freezing of harbors. pre-
venting movement OF coal-laden vessels.
( Temperatures over the eastern part of
the country were officially announced as
from y TO 20 degrees below the seasonal
average with the mercury four below zero
at Albany, which appeared as the coolest
city In the country today. At New York
IL was four above: in Boston eight above,
and in Washington nine above. The low
est temperatures extended into the Far
South with "a above At savannah
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
Patriotic Young Man

a letter from young man at the
Naval training station at Newport, r..
l.. to A. A. Magulsky Of this city,
shows the brand of patriotism with
which the young men Of the country
are imbued, who enlist in their coun-
try's service. This young man. c..
Willis Briefly by name. writes to thank
Mr. Magulsky for can of tobacco
which came to him as Christmas
gift and in which was Mr.. Magulsky's
card. In the letter he says:
This life is altogether different than
what l have been used to, but it is
for our country's service we are work
ing and II we are able, in some small
way, to stem the dominating power of
the Kaiser we will never regret Civ
ing these years and possibly our lives
for the best country in all the world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

Falls in November. 1916. and reported
in the Lisbon Enterprise as follows:
I'VE have expended 100000 fitting for
this line Of work. We have built 80 spur
tracks and a potato house at cost Of
s41, 911. We have added II motor cars
and so tra;lers at a cost Of $4,000. We
have expended $4,000 on a bridge at
Brunswick, and $4,000 at New Mead
ows.'' Mr. Ford admitted that he was
quoted substantially correct. but in
spite Of Mr.. Hyde's repeated attempts
refused 10 admit that undue attention
was being paid to the freight end of
the company's business at the expense
of the passenger service.
He gave resume of the cause OF
present unsatisfactory conditions which
date back nearly two years with he
coming Of the Texas Steamship Co., and
the subsequent increase in passenger
traffic and switching of cars to and
from the Maine Central tracks. He
said that prior to that period business
in Bath had been quiet. They were I'M
prepared to meet the big increase and
when it came they were unable to pro
cure the necessary additional power
equipment. He told of the installation
sub station several weeks ago but it
could not be operated until the install
lation of the necessary transformers
and switchboard. These were shipped
from East Pittsburg one month ago to-
day and haven't arrived yet. With
their arrival and installation he prom
Used that all difficulties from lack If
power would be ended.
hot e. n IN
failed to be a money making proposition
for some time and that the only way 4
could procure funds fer the purchase OF
necessary equipment was from Its earn
ings He said it was almost impossible
to borrow money at present that 1t
couldn't sell it's securities and that the
system had been unable to pile up any
surplus. He said it was his wish that the
road should have the best of equipment
and he promised to give it every consid-
Grafton possible.
Other witnesses were George =. LARA
bee for the compliments and Div. Supt
Fuller for the railroads, the latter stating
that the reason SO many cars have to be
ha uled off for repairs is on account of
motor trouble due to low voltage which Is
insufficient for the work they are required
to do.
Mr.. Bradley made no closing argument
for the road, Mr. Hyde in brief summary
stated that in'his opinion the reads at
titude was similar to that of William II.
Vanderbilt, who used to say THE publ:
be damned and pleaded for relief from
what he called an intolerable situation.
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Fuel Conservation in Churche.

A conference OF the fuel sub-com-
mittee Of the Public Safety and De-
Tense committee and the ministers of
the city was held Thursday afternoon
at City hall. Every church in the
city was represented. including the
Catholic and Jewish churches. The
fuel committee explained the exact sit
uation as far as fuel is concerned In
this community to the pastors of the
churches and it developed that several
of the churches are using smaller
rooms for their services and are not
heating the large audience rooms.
There were no plans of conservation
laid down or hardly any suggestions
given. it was merely considered the
most effective way to meet the church
men all at one time and have the mat
ter thoroughly understood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
THE LATE GIDEON piCHeR.

Mr.. Pichci' was taken ill some weeks
ago and was taken TO the sisters hos-
pitaI where he improved I" slight
extent. Later he became worse and two
" eeks ago was moved to the home ~
his son, Arthur q. Pitcher Of Cray aN-
enue. where he died.
Gedeon Pitcher was born in st. Nor
bert Athabaska, Can. Nov. ~, 1860. or
French Canadian stock. lie was me
son Of Joseph and Emile CBaTon
Pitcher. His family moved IT, Lawrence
Mass, when he was a boy and lived
there some years. Twenty-eight years
ago Mr.. Pitcher came to Nat"rVillH and
engaged in the photography business
which he followed for Is years. He thet
went into the furniture and heating
and plumbing business which he fol'
lowed to the time of his death.
Mr.. Pitcher had served the city in va
I'ious capacities politically. He was al
member Of the common council for two
years. an alderman for five years. He
also served as a city assessor for nine
years and was clerk To the overseerS
Of the poor for a wear. He was elected
n member of the state Legislature in|
1914 and again III 1916. During the last
term he served on tho committee oil
Indian affairs and also on the health
committee. In both places he made an
excellent record as man of good judg-
ment and firm principle. He was one Of
the most prominent and most popular
men among the French population OF
the city.
Mr.. Picher's wife died about four
years ago. He is survived by 10 chll
dren, seven daughters, the Misses Anna
NJ, Belle NJ. Claire JuIiette. Lucille
Ivonne and Laurence and three sons
Arthur c.. Emile and Norman He also
leaves an ngcd mother, Mrs Joseph
Pitcher Of Lisbon. two brothers. Hector
of Biddeford and George Of East King
ston, n. H., and three sisters. Mrs. v
DUDE and Mrs. A. Bernard of Lewis
ton and Mrs. Henry Breton of Lisbot
He was n member Of the St John
Baptiste Society, knights of Columbus
Modern Woodmen. L'Union Lafayette
American Benefit Society and the CO.
lumbus Society of Fairfield.
The funeral will take place OH Mon
day at the Notre Dame church. The
hour will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
s175,o0o HOTEL
FRI: At ATTLEBoRo

North Attleboro, Mass, Jan. 3-The
Emerson House, said to be the largest ho-
tel in southeastern Massachusetts, was
destroyed BY fire tonight. The hotel Rad
rs rooms, all OF which were occupied,
principally by iewelry manufa cturers
statesmen. Few of the guests were in their
rooms at the time the fire started and
most of them lost their belongings, includ-
ing many sample cases of jewelry. The
street floor was occupied by stores. The
total loss is estimated at Sl15,U1
For a while the flames driven by Il high
wind, threatened the business section, but
help from Attleboro Plainville, Central
Falls and Pawtucket saved adjoining
property. With the temperature at the
zero point, the tiremen suffered severely
and were cared for by the. Red cross. The
fire started in the laundry,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH WORKERS

The annual meeting of the Church Work.
ers' Federation of the Congregational church
met Thursday afternoon in the vestry Most
encouraging reports of the years work were
given. Tho financial achievements were Of
special merit. Besides meeting all the re-
quirements and demands of church worl
the ladies have bought Liberty Bond, and
have donated So to the Red Cross and the
same amount to the French Relief Funl.
The following officers and Chairmen Of
committees were elected: President, Mrs
Linnette Warren; secretary and treasurer
Mrs Grace Mitchell forei-n missions Miss
Julia Lakin: home missions, Mrs. Florence
Robinson: Ladies Aid, Mrs. Alice Haskell
social and benovolence, Mrs. II Mae Law
renee committee at large, Mrs. John Dayr
son, Mrs. NJ. W. Bessey and Mrs. 7. H.
Plaisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
EMBASSY AT LONDON
TO HOLD PROPERTY

London, Jan. 3.-The appointment as
Russian ambassador to England OF NJ.
Tchitcherin not having become effective
because the appointee is still informed
here, the Russian Council of Peoples
Commissioners have now appointed to the
ambassadorship the Russian revolutionist
NJ. Litvinoff.
Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki foreign
minister, has ordered the Russian en-
bassy in London to hand NJ. Litvinoff all
moneys and documents belonging to the
republic. The officials at the embassy.say
that NJ. Litvinoff has not yet applied for
these but that if he does he will not get
them.
NJ. Litvinoff has not received any in
structions and frankly declares that he
does not wish to take the post. lie has
booked passage for Russia, intending to
start today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
WITH
A BUCK DEER

(Hocl>land Courier Gazette, Nov. 20)
Details Of 4 remarkable sea battle.
which was fought in Western Penob-
scot BAY reached this city yesterday.
The participants We're lrven f. Slmp-
son. a North Haven traWl fisherman:
James Raymond his partner: and an
infuriatcd buck deer The scene or
The encounter was midway between
the North Haven bell-buoy and the
40. l huoy Of the Naval Trial Course,
II aboal -FOUR miles from the nearest
point ui land.
Absorbed in the task Of hauling his
travis. and utterly obhNious that there
was any living thing near except ilsh
and gullS Mr. simpson was suddenly
startled bN the sound Of heavy breath
ing Turnin:; in his dory he was
aeronishcd to see q large buck deer
coming straight on with the apparent
intention of boarding the frail craft.
The animal appeared to be in the
last stages OF exhaustion, and his
sterterous breathing could be heard a
Ions. distance. The tisherman's change
Of position evidently gave the buck
his first intimation that the dory had
an occupant, and he quickly changed
his course. Fear evidently lent him
strength, for he swan nearly mile
before the dory overlook him.
The boats painter was hastily
fashioned into a lasso. Mr.. Simpsons
knowledge of cowboy stunts was con-
fined to what he had seen III the
movies, but the distance was not great
and on the first throw the moose fell
over the antiers.
And then Irven Simpson found him.
self at the beginning of an adventure
which is today the talk of Penobscot
Bay fishermen.
The buck had been merely fright
ened before. When he felt the moose
tighten AROUND his head he was In
state of frantic terror, and for an
hour he threshed the water with the
dory always at its heels. and the fish
erman clinging tcnaciously to the 9TH
e- end Of the painter.
simpsons partner, Mr.. Raymond,
had meantime come alongside in his
gasoline boat, into which the two
fishermen finally succeeded in dragging
the buck. The deer fought with great
ferocity, and both fishermen were IN
danger of their lives before they had
exhausted the buck sufficiently to tie
his legs. and then tie his head tightly
to the platform of the boat. The
whole struggle had lasted one and one
half hours.
The islanders were much astonished
when they saw the fare" that the
fishermen had brought in. Mr. Simp-
son built a cage for his occupancy and
hundreds have since viewed the cap
ture
The buck is a four-year- old. weigh
ing about 1875 pounds, and is a perfect
specimen.
Mr.. Simpson admires the game fight
which the animal made, and can't find
it in his heart to kill HIM, although the
open season gives him that privilege
He decided to sell the animal for
museum or park purposes and yester-
day called up Hon. Harry B. Austin
commissioner of inland fisheries and
game to see if he could ship the animal
out of the State alive.
He was assured that he could do
this during the open season. Com
missioner Austin informed Mr.. S,mn-
son that the deer would be worth from
so to $50 for venison. and for mark or
museum purposes would probably he
worth considerably more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
TR0TzKY Names
FORMER EXlLES
AS DIPLOMATS

Petrograd. Wednesday, Jan. 2.-Three
appointments of Russian representatives
shevik government. They are:
Ambassador at London, NJ. L.tvinoff.
Minister to Switzerland, NJ. karpinsli.
Minister to Sweden, NJ. Borovsky Odov-
sky.
All three appointees were eXiles under
the imperial government.
The Bolsheviki government has turned
over to revolutionary tribunals on
charges of resistance to the Bolsheviki
authorities the following:
Colonel De Maier, Russian military at
tache at The Hague; NJ. Yacnontoff, in
Japan; Colonel G. Enkei. Russian military
attache at Rome, Maj. Gen. Yermolef
russian military attache at London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
Lanigan.WaIIaee

The news of the marriage Of William
J. Lanigan. Jr. son Of Hon. and Mrs.
William ]. Lanigan Of this city and
Miss Catherine Martin Wallace, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Wallace Of
Laire. Scotland, which occurred at
Edinburgh, Scotland, on Dec II, has
reached this city through the columns
Of the Weekly Scotsman Of Dec. Is.
which was sent to friends here.
Mr.. Lanigan has been in Scotland for
several months as member of q for
esty unit and the news Of the marriage
came as a complete SURPRISE to hi.
many friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
SAY Won Pills Is
BAD ENEMY ALIEN

New York, Jan. 3.-F'ritz Won Pills,
former employee Of the Prussian gov
eminent. sometimes known as Baron
Frederick De Pills, was arrested today
by agents of the department of JUS
tice, upon orders from Washington, as
an active and dangerous enemy alien.
Won Philis came to this country in
1915 and Vas very active in spreading
pro- Austria n propaganda. To carry on
this work The started the Universal
Press Syndicate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
PAUPER DEAD
KNOWLES WORTH S25O,OOO

Denver. Colo, Jan. 3.-John Knowles,
81 years old. who died in the county
hospital, Dec. 90 last alone and ap-
parently penniless. was the owner of
an estate which real estate men have
valued at s25000o. it developed today.
Knowles is said to have been resi-
dent of Manchester n. H., at one time.
A real estate man with whom Knowles
had once been associated started the
search which brought to light
knowles holding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

Some of the moneys due the city
from the State have already been
forthcoming at the city treasurer's Of
flee. Among this is the rent for the Ar
mory, school money and the money for
tho State poor. A new system is in
vogue in regard to the financial trans
actions between the State and the city.
Formerly all moneys We're paid in and
then the State reimbursed for all debts,
at present. credit is given and receipts
returned when State money is sent in
by the city treasurer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
POLE
SAVES 40 ON CAR
.2O-FOOT DROP

Portland, Me. Jan. S.-A car Of the
Cape division of the Portland Rail-
way containing 40 passengers left the
rails at the approach of an overhead
bridge crossing the Portland Terminal
Co.'S tracks, tonight, and only the in
terposition of telephone pole pre-
vented it going over the side.
One passenger, Charles Checkland,
sustained a compound fracture of his
right leg and the motorman. Samuel
Jefferson, was cut and bruised. A
third of the car was poised over the
edge of the bridge 20 feet above the
tracks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
RUMF0RD FIRE BURNS
MURDER HOUSE

Rumford, Me, Jan. 3-Five families
were turned out Of doors early today
in temperature % below zero by
the burning Of two buildings owned by
John Zaccol and the Rur.ford Trust
Co, with loss Of $4,000. The lat
ter was built at a cost of $4,000 by
Ignacio Albanese, better known as Joe
Bill, the fruit vender, now in State
prison for killing his wife seven years
ago.
The Joe Bill house was the highest
in elevation Of any house in town and
was built about II years ago. This
is the house in which Joe Bill sho,
and killed his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
ROUNDS ELECTED PRES.
MAINE BONDMEN'S ASSN

Portland. Me, Jan. 3.-The annual
meeting of the Maine Bondmen's AS
ISOLATION was held here tonight. Off
GERS chosen were: President, Harry
a. Rounds. Portland; vice president.
Charles S. Erswell. Brunswick: secre-
tary and treasurer, William H. Porter.
Portland: executive committee, E. A.
Rounds, W. Fl. Porter, Walter S. Ham,
mond, Thurlow Bartlett, Portland:
Owen Grant, Augusta; Charles F. Aus
tin, Otto Nelson, Bangor; A. T. Armt.
tage, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
BALTIMORE BlOCkADED
BY ICE FLcES--MANY
SHIPS DETAINED

Baltimore. Jan. 3.-Only one ship,
the steamer Howard. was able TODAY
To plough her way through the worst
ice blockade - 20 years. More than
90 vessels. many foreign bound. are
tied up. The oyster fleet is frozen in
and the big oyster industry is paralyz-
ed
The powerful coastwise ship In
land. laden with coal by the CONSOLE
dalton Coal Co. for Portsmouth. y.
H.. is being detained at this port by
officials. who are awaiting an improve
ment before they will dispatch the
steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
China Will Do Utmost
FIRST PERFORMANCE IN
Z. S. OF SAINT ELIZABETH"

New York, Jan. 3.-The first per-
Torrance in America Of Liszt's Saint
Elizabeth in operate form, was given
tonight at the Metropolitan Opera
house It is one Of the few operas
which have bean sung in English at
the Metropolitan, an English version
OF the book being used on account or
the decision OF the directors not to
present operas in German during the
war. The apera was received favor
ably Is q large audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
COAL RIOTS IN
PHILADELPHIA.
STEAL $50 TONS

Philadelphia, Jan 3.-Coal riots which
began here YESTERDAY We're resumed to-
day when several hundred men, women
and children raided cars on Pennsylva-
MIA Railway siding and stole more than
80 tons of anthracite.
Railroad detectives were powerless be-
fore the women, who risked their lives
when an attempt was made TO move eight
of the fuel-laden cars. For three hours
the raiders carried off coal in buckets
and push carts and could not be dispersed
until riot call brought detail OF police
who arrested the ringleaders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

The will Of Mrs. Lydia H. Moulton, who
died Dec. at South Portland and who was
well known in Sanford 10 members ~ ,ho
Unitarian church. where her son. Rev uar-
burt Frank Moulton. was former pastor
was presented for probate in Portland Mon
day. Rev Mr. Moulton. now of Fort Plain.
y y. receives approximately two-thirds Of
the estate. while the other son. James 3
Moulton OF South Boston, receives one-,hird
There are few specific requests, three grand
children being left $50 each. while Rev
Nj. Moulton receives a grandfather's clock.
which belonged 70 the mother and Mrs. H. ,.
Mouiton 10 given . diamond pin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
STARTS AT "Y" ALLEYS

The City League bowling tourna-
ment opened last evening at the Y
NJ. {. a. alleys with a match between
the Printers and the Y. NJ. c. A.
team. The points were shared equally
as the Printers won the first and third
strings and the Association five the
second string and the total. The new
league includes two teams recruited
at tho Colonial alleys and two from
the y. NJ. c. A. Following is the sum-
mary of the opening match:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
125,ooo Chinese
ON ALLIED FRONTS

New York. Jan. 3.--China already has
125,000 men behind the firing lines in
Mesopotamia and France. DR.. Yelling
tong Koo, Chinese ambassador to this
country. said in an address here to-
day.
China Will Do Utmost
Now that my country has entered
the war against the Central Powers"
he said. she intends doing her utmost
tc help in the struggle against auto
cracy. At present there are about 1885,,
900 Chinese with the Allies in Mesopo-
tama and France. These are skilled
bricklayers, masons and carpenters, but
when the Chinese Mission, now in the
United States returns, we have no
doubt that their advice will result in
increased military activity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
ATLANTIC FLEET
THANKS RED CROSS

Washington. Jan. 3.-The Red Cross
today announced receipt Of this mes
sage from the men of the Atlantic
fleet:
= THE men Of the feet send New
Years greetings to the Red Cross and
thanks for Christmas gifts received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

There will be basketball game this
evening at the High school gymnasium
between Maine Central Institute boys
and the high school boys Of this city.
The girls of Waterville will also play
the girls team from Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

The Educational department Of the
Waterville Woman's Club will meet on
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
l.. r. Brown of Sheldon place. Mrs.
Charles Parks will have charge of the
DrOcram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

The officers Of Canton Halifax, !. @.
q. F., will be installed this evening at
odd Fellows hall. Col. W. w. Berry
will be the installing officer and only
Cheyaliers and their families will De
present.