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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Ernest Gauthier who has been pass.
ing his vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Cyr of Summer street,
has returned to Baltimore. where he
is studying at the Baltimore Dental
College
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Mrs. Ralph O'Coin OF Harmony re-
turned to her home Friday afternoon
after visiting at the home of Mrs.
Sylvan Piper of Western avenue.
Mrs. OCoin also visited her daughter.
Miss Evanette Claire O'Coin. who is a
student at Mount Merici Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Mrs. Floyd Besse Of Clinton was a
business caller in the city Friday.
Among other Clinton people in town
were Miss Bertha Bryant, Mrs. Lloyd
Harmon and Frank and Arthur Rich
ardson
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

There is no change in the local fuel
situation, but the matter Of exorbitant
prices fer wood caused more or less dis
cussion on the street during the day Fri
day. There was a meeting of the fuel
commission during the afternoon, but
while there was nothing given out Ar
publication. there are some interesting de-
velopment expected before long.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

tary, Mrs. Blanche Dcnsmore finar.
clal secretary. Mrs. Maria Farnhan
treasurer. Mrs. Alice Randlette,
Rev. Fr. James a. Carey was Wis
itor in town Thursday. He VIII retur
soon to Charlotte. n. c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Lester l.. Graffam, wire chief of the
local telephone office. has returned
from n meeting of the telephone plant
department. which was held in Ban
gor
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

The marriage intentions of Forrest
Goose and Miss Esther NJ. Gilley, both
OF Waterville. have been filed at the
Office Of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

There is a perceptible difference in
the length of the days. which is quite
noticeable at night. the light of day
lasting ii minutes longer than it dld
on the shortest days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Harold Christie. formerly of this
city, but now OF Portland. was in the
city Friday on business, leaving for
Halloweli during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Luke Spencer returned Friday after
noon from a short business trip to
Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Miss Ethel Leighton went to Unity
Friday afternoon to visit for few
days at the home of Miss Bernice Will
ley.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

There will be no services at st.
Marks church on Sunday. but the cell
ebration OF Holy Communion will be
held al the rectory on Center street
at o'clock in the morning. All COM
municants are requested to be pres
ent. The primary department of the
Sunday school will also be held at the
rectory at 10 O'Clock but the Bible class
will be at the City hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Lester Richardson was elected president
of the local Bricklayers' Union at a
meeting held Friday evening at Pomer-
leau hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

DR.. and Mrs. II. J. Toward went to
Bangor Friday afternoon to attend
meeting Of Excelsior Rebekah lodge
which Mrs Toward viii install the Of
ficers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Joseph A. Marquis will be the Four
minute man at the City Opera house
this evening and Frederic A. Shep-
herd will speak at the Silver theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

One of the pair of big dapple gray
horses that have been driven on the
Texas Oil Company's team was TAX
en- sick Tuesday and died Thursday
The horse was valued at $500 by the
company. w. A. Colby went to B6-
ton Friday night to try to secure either
one horse or a pair of horses to re-
place the one lost or have a new pair
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Mrs. Dora Mower Of East Vassaioo-
TO was in the city Friday guest OF
her sister, Mrs. Frank Miles of Leight-
on place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

The home of Harry Brown in HOY
was practically destroyed by fire Ne.
Years night. The fire was causeS
from an overheated chimney, in whleh
were several frepIaces. The fanlp.'
of several children, were driven OUT >.
the fierce midnight cold and neighpo's,
were summoned by telephone s"N
fought the flames until daylight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

| ,arih on tie road leading from No,
bon's Mills to Cornville and ia, a'
eo near the Wesserunsett Stress
bridge. 1t is reported that Mr. paa
VIII start fancy stock form ,bos'
lie has already some macn,6non.
cattle which lie has been keepiny
his High street stable.
Mrs. Henry j. Focg of Now W.,
city arrived here Thursday. accom-
panSlng the remains Of her huShons
mere for intermcnt Mr.. Focs'S grand
oaush'er. Miss Gertrude Noble. aso
OF New York, accompanied Der
shocking Case Cruelty to Animals
Nilliam liaines. whose home Is tv
miles from Norridgewock village. was \.
fore Judge IL. H. Brazzell of the r,,,,..
pal court here Friday afternoon chars,
with cruelty to animals. Iir pleaded srt
ty and was taken t. the couatv ,ail IT,,
day night to begin his sentence of ~ do,.
with an additional ~ DAYS in rsfa,I, :.
payment of fine ana costs an,ouuf,,,
$S@i Hiram T.. Walker, state agent =.
the protection Of animals mad Icep wo.,
ing on the case and found conditions
the Haines place the NEST seriavs wit,
out doubt. o! any in the :. ale tIns AR
The animals were partially kept in h.
bafh' which was so cold that. accorIn,
I" the officer, one sheep. one COW b,..
heifcrs and a number of hens had fro,,,
to death. OF the remaining stock ,h,,
calves are 50 badly affected that +bn.
will have to be killed Besides these tb,..
animals the remaining cattle and sbs.,
and hehs will be sold.
1t was found that some of the be,t...
hao been taken into the house and then
oead ooaies were seen there by the oR
Ger In the house conditions were ,opr.
TO be serious indeed. 1t was claime1 :,
the officer that two women were sic,, =,
the same room where hens were kent a.,
IN the kitchen, the hens finding runs,i,,
places on the telephone and mantle Som,
OF the dead hens had not even been >,
moved from the room and il wae tb,,,t.
that the bodies of the two heifers w.,.
dragged from the kitchen into a bar,
room after the arrival OF the officer
The Norridgewock Board of Health :,
10 take the matter in hand and ths s,,,
women will he removed to conPo-,at.
quarters. Mr.. Haines is 50 wears old an /,
Is reputed to be possessed of consideraN,
means. He is frequently called "Doc,or
lfalhes from the fact that he has doc,or,,
animals somewhat in the past.
Mrs. Elizabeth Younq
! MRS. Elizabeth Young passed away n.
day at the home of Mrs Rose Fa,o.
where she had been a boarder for sava-,
months. She had been In poor health "a,
long time but her final illness Iast q,
only one week. She was the daughter ID
| Thomas I. and Roxineta Bragdonl Fo,
OF Brighton and the widow of William f
Young. She formerly lived In Greerry,
out Tor number of years her nome wal
on Malbon's Mills road.
Mrs. Young is survived by a broth,
Charles +. Foss Of Sabattus. and two SIS
ters, Mrs. Pauline c. Marsh of Guilfor,
and Mrs. lisa Wood of South Braptr~
Mass. The age OF the deceased was a
years. The funeral will be held AT the u
dertakInG rooms of Lord & Caswell. At
11.3o Monday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12
BOYS AND GIRLS
BEAT BELFAST
AT BASKETBALL

The boys and girls of the Belfast
High school basketball teams jour-
neyed up from Waldo county Friday
evening to try their skill against the
boys and girls of Waterville High
school. The local boys had an easy
game and used some of their second
string men when they saw that victory
was assured. The play was remark
ably clean only one foul being COM
mltted throughout. The lineup:
WATERNILLE BEIFAST
Moore. Carter If ...... rr Iothrop
cooper, McPhee, IF .... lg, Mariner
FROST Austin, .......... G., Panshell
PERKINS, Perry, re- .......... If. Vaughn
Shiro, O'Brien, If ... rf. Pendleton
Score: Wateryille, "a; Belfast, 13.
Goals: Moore I. Frost !. Pendleton
4, Vaughan ., McPhee. Perkins.
O'Brien. Fouls Pendleton. Referee,
Shute. Timer. Talberth.
The Watervile girls also won by
score OF 10 to ,. The lineup:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12
Portland Polo Winner

Al Portland-Portland. :; Lowell. 6.
At Observation-Disclosures. 8; Lewis
ton, I.
At Observation-Disclosures. s: Law
renee. l..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Carl c. Jones returned Friday after
noon from Bangor. where he has been
since Wednesday in attendance at the
Supreme Court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12
Fort Halifax Lodge. Independent Cd

Fort Halifax Lodge. Independent Odd
Ladies, voted at their meeting Fri
day evening to give the sum of 10
to the local chapter of the Red Cross.
At the next meeting, which will oc-
cur in two weeks, the lodge will be
visited by Supreme Lady Else Alex
ander OF Brunswick, Lady Governess
Evelyn Jordan and Government In
structor Grace Gallison of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

jefferson 6. Smith went to Portland
Friday in the interests of the State
Y. NJ. G. 4. work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

w Il. Rankin of the local telephone
office went to Bangor Friday to at
tend q meeting of telephone managers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Mrs. Walter Reid Of Portland was
in the city Friday. guest at the nome
of her brother, Ralph o. Holway.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Miss Esther Files of Augusta was in
the city Friday, the guest Of Miss Lot
tie BuzzeIl for short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Mrs. john Davis Of Bangor is
guest at the home of her sister. Mrs. y.
w. Hubbard of West street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Mrs. NJ. Il. Sawtele of Augusta was
in the city Friday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-12

Golden Cross Officers Elected Deed of Considerable No.:
congregational Church and Parish Hold Annual Mas
ins-Recent Real Estate Iran sers-cruey to Animals Cas-,
Reveals Shocking Conditions Death of Mrs Eliz.t t
Young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
60,000 Laborers Will Be
 Brought From Porto Rico
 and the Virgin Islands

Washington, January 19.-Arrange- ments for the early transportation of 5000 common laborers to the United States from Porto Rico are being made by the employment service of the de- pertinent of labor. As soon as tonnage is available 60,000 others will be brought from Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands, sufficient, the department announced to- day, to take care of any shortage in the domestic supply of railroad and agri- cultural workers.
 Director General McAdoo has asked the employment service to assist in sup plying the railroads with labor for main- tenance and shop work. The first men imported will be sent to the south and southwest for railroad work, with the understanding they will be released for farm work during the press of the agri- cultural season.
 F. C. Roberts, special agent of the department, will leave for Porto Rico next week to arrange transportation. Registration of the men has already been completed.
 Louis F. Post, assistant secretary of labor. asserted today that all require ments for common labor can be met by proper distribution of the domestic sup ply and by the use of American citizens from Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. He condemned agitation for importation of Chinese and Mexicans as s'unneces- sary and prejudicial.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
LETTERS TO EDITOR
The Honest" Embezzler

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In 1916 the surety companies of the United States paid over $2,0Oo.oO on en- bezzlements estimated to number 13.5oo. Additional embezzlements,. not protected py corporate bonds or not made public for credit reasons. probably cost Amer ican business men, tax payers and other employers much more than that large amount.
 A considerable part of this country's vast annual embezzlement loss could be saved, l think, if American employers Clearly understood the real origin of most embezzlements and if they adopted more rigidly business like methods to prevent them. At least 19 out of 20 em- bezzlements originate in the surreptitious borrowing of an employers money by a trusted employe, who hope to make restitution from future wages, commits sions, investments or speculations.
 Very frequently (probably in most of the l3,50O embezzlemehts of 1916) the em- ploye is unable to replace the .bor- rowed' money as easily or quickly as ne expects, which generally results in further borrowing" His borrowing" is discovered and since he cannot pay, ne automatically becomes an embezzler. Inousands of this nations trusted em- ployes, every year. wreck their entire ives and imperl their employers busi- ness in this way
 If American employers would system atically adopt rigid business habit of issuing frequent warnings to all trusted employees against this surreptitiOus "bor- rowing and if they would periodically check up the accounts of all trusted employees embezzlements would be much less frequent and would not individu. ally mount up so high.
 It is unfortunate that the average American employer should fear to hurt his employees feelings by taking these two very reasonable business precau- tions. To save an employees feelings at the expense of subjecting him to a temptation which may wreck his entire career is very impractical form of kindness.
 H. M ARCHIBALD, JR
 General Agent National Surety Go.
 Birmingham, January 1S 191S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
CHAMBERLAIN AND
 KAHN HONORED BY
 SECURITY LEAGUE
Tributes Are Paid to Them for Work in Passing the Draft Law by
 Congress

New York, January 19.-The National Security league paid tribute here today to Senator Chamberlain of Oregon and luncheon given in their honor, the sneak CTS referring to the efforts in Congress in the interests of national defense
 Elihu Root said:
 Tt is hard to see how, without Sena- tor Chamberlain and Representative Kahn, we could ever have come to that selective draft based upon the theory of the duty of universal training which filled our many pacifists and pro-Ger- mans with dubious fears, but which has been accepted by the people of the coun- try with alacrity and patriotism
 Senator Chamberlain, responding to toasts, discussed the military policy of tho United States, or, as he called 1t, "the lack of military policy" He advocated the adoption of universal military train ing, and, referring to the selective draft law, said:
 'I sometimes regret that volunteering had ever been permitted for the reason that in the loss that we sustain in the battles where there is volunteer system, as there was in Great Britain, we have a horizontal loss, taking the young red blooded people that volunteer for serv- ica and leaving those who ought to have shared the fate of their colleagues at the first sound of war.
 "On the other hand. under this system we take from the walks of industrial, commercial and everyday life young men os all classes, so that there is not this horizontal loss that I speak of, but rath- CT perpendicular loss, where the high and the low, the rich and the poor, the professional man and the artisan, stand shoulder to shoulder, and when losses come the loss falls on every social stra- ta of life.''
 Representative Kahn denounced paci- fists. The strong arm of the govern ment," he said, should reach out and get those people. A few prompt trials and a few quick hangings would prove most Salutary at this time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
Gen. Pershing Has Made No Report of Shortage
 of Supplies, Says Baker

Washington, January 19-Repeated pub lication of reports of shortages of food and clothing among General Pershing' s forces in France. today led Secretary Baker to announce that no complaints were made to him. either from official pr unofficial sources. Had there been shortages, Mir. Baker said, not only would report have been received from General Pershlng in the ordinary course but such a report would have been re. quired by army regulations.
 In this connection it is learned tha soon after the movement of troops to France began. a general order was is- sued prohibiting the authorization of any man whose immediate commanding of ficer had not certified that the soldier was completely equipped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
FAIRFIELD PLANTS ARE CLOSED DOWN Ensley Real Estate Men to Close Offices Monday BURNS CELEBRATION Daughter of Confederacy Hosts at General R. E. Lee Celebration.
 Red Cross Unit to Resume
 Meetings

In compliance with Fuel Administrator Garfields order to close down indus tries for five days, three large plants in the district are idle. These are the Amer ican Steel and Wire plant WalSer-Har- binson Brick plant. and the Barrett Man. ufacturing company, all at Fairfield. Ihe latter still have the kilns in operation, as shutting them down would make decided delay in beginning operations again. More than 1200 men employed at these respective plants will have i've days vacation. Very little dissatisfaction was shown, althought it is probable that some will feel the pinch.
 The members of the Ensley Real Es- tate exchange met in the office of Peg ram &s Meade and took action in regard to complying with pr. Garfield's order. c. W. Cole presided, and several members made patriotic talks. The vote on clos ing real estate offices until Tuesday was unanimous and each office door will bear a card to that effect.
 The smaller industries of the district are cooperating in doing their bit and spirit of patriotism IS prevalent.
 LEES BIRTHDAY
 Lees birthday was celebrated by Stonewall chapter, United Daughters Of the Confederacy, at the home of Mrs. Jo- seph Smith, on Avenue r, yesterday aft ernoon. The programme was in charge of Mrs. E. F. Becknam and follows: Prayer, Mrs. A. K Wright. Talk on di- visional work. Mrs. D. M. Lewis. Trio, "Sing Me the Rosary" Miss Myrtle Wells, piano; Miss Mildred Hardy. vio- lin; Miss Lucille Smith, clarionet. Vocal solo, "Sushine of Your Smile" Mrs. Eliz- abeth Rogers. Reading, "Mirandy on the Woman's Party" Mrs. w. B. Cooper. Duet Alfred Eubank, violin; Buxton Johnson, piano. Vo.ai selection, Mrs. Beddow. Reading, Miss Danny H Watkins. Solo, Little Grey Home in Qle West" Mrs. w. II. Oldham, with Ms Watkins accompanying. The Worl- ans National Council or Defense,' Ms. K. Wright Plea TOT Knitting Tor Jefferson County Boys at Cantonments, Mrs. D. A. Echols. National airs, Misses Wells, Hardy and Smith.
 The rooms were decorated in national and Confederate flags and red and white carnations, carrying out the colors of the Confectionery. A plate luncheon and red and white hints were served to the forty guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
USE OF ASHES IN
 SUPPLYING FUEL

An Age-Herald reader interested in coal conservation submits the following recipe for making fuel out of ashes:
 Take common salt pound; oxalic acid, ? ounces: water. l gallon. Mix and take the moisture and put with a mixture containing part of coal and 3 parts of ashes, and a better fuel than pure coal is obtained. This mixture will, upon be- ing placed upon a burning fire, fuse into a coke-like mass and deposit little resi- dues giving out a great amount of heat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
CHURCH NOTICES

Ensley Presbyterian-Rev J. E. Hix- son. pastor. Morning topic, "The Rela- ton of Prayer to the Lords Supper after which communion will be taken and the newly elected church officers or dained. Evening services.
 Ensley Methodst-Rev. Claude Orear, pastor. Morning subject, "The End But the Beginning" Evening. ''The De- mocracy of Jesus Christ Versus the De- mocracy of Germany
 Ensley Baptist Church--Rev. A. K. Wright, pastor. Morning topic, "Forset- ting God" Evening. The Fuel of the Soul'
 First Christian Church-Rev. Thomas N. Lennox. pastor. Morning-topic, .Loy- atty to Christ" Evening, "The Mystery Unsolved"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
RIISINESS CHANGES

FOR SALE-Probably highest class photo studio in city; excellent pat ronage, paying good profits; man or lady of business ability could do well with this investment of about $1S0o. Address S-77, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
RuRNS CELEBRATION

The one hundred and ffty-eighth birthday of Robert Burns will be cele- brated at the Elks hall Friday evening by the Ensley Burns club. Rev. William McDougall will be speaker of the occa- sion and musical programme with dancing will follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
Unjust Suspicion

From the Baltimore Amepican.
 When Bill was arrested for fighting and taken to the police station. they asked him for collateral to let him go,'' Did he give it?"
 'No; he said anybody was a liar that said he took their collateral"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

Rev. George Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church in BirminghaifII,s will speak at the Ensley Methodist church on the evening of February 2, taking as his subject, "The Prohibition Amend ment to the Constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

The members of Ensley Red Cross Unit No. S1 will resume meetings at the Elks hall on Avenue D Wednesday morn ing at 10:30 o'clock. A full attendance is desired as some new officers will be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

Lumber workmen of Montana. Idaho and eastern Washington are demanding food served in porcelain dishes. and want spring beds and mattresses. free hospital service. and a minimum wage of S day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

The Ladies' Aid society of the Ensley Highland Methodist church will meet with Mrs. A. Young, 2923 Twentieth street, Monday afternoon at 2:3O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
WANTED

FOR SATISFACTORY WORK CALL MAIN 9511. KARP DRY CLEANER AND DYER. S. KARP. MANAGER, 40 NORTH 19TH ST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
RESORTS
 ST. ALBANS HOTEL

ST. ALBANs HOTEL Church and Cedar Sts., Jacksonville Fla. Modern. home like. Accommodate 100. Private bath. home cuisine. s day. SIT 50 week and up. Tennis court. parlor. tea Gloss to station and all attractions Send for booklet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
WANTED--BOARDERs

BoARDERS wanted for upstairs front room: good meals; reasonable rates. 7O1 g. goth st. S3S1-W Main.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
MONEY TO LEND

$lO00 to lend on real estate: to buy or trade real estate for farm: to trade rcn- tai property for auto. 1920 Jefferson Bank Bldg Main 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

William H, Mackev. the plaver who mefded n tacks and then decided to meid 80 kings instead and did this be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

!. R.: Frankie Callahan. whose real name is Samuel Foltsman, is an Ameri- can of Jewish parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
LOST AND FOUND

LOST AND FOUND LOST Saturday night, be- tween 22d St. bridge and St. Vincent's hospital, one black hand bag; initialed W. H. J. Finder return to 2764 Hanover Circle for re- ward.
 6H0ULD you forget, ask the information telephone operator for simon Karps new phone number. which is Main 96ll. Karp Dry Cleaner and Dyer, s. Karp. 1fanaker. 10 N. 18th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

NICELY furnished private house, furnace heated, for rent for four months; owner transferred to Florida for that time. Phone Main 2615 15O1 18th st., s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

horses. weight about 1000 pounds each: prime age; cheap for cash. or will trade for new 5-passenger Ford. J. A. Kelley & Co.. Eldridge, Ala. PIANO bargains Monday: One used Estey, s100; one Kingsbury, $125: one Chickering. almost as good as new, $25o; one player piano, $275: one fine Grand piano at a saving of $200; Co., lumbia grafonolas and records. Terms to suit. See us and save money. E. E, Forbes X Sons. 1922 3d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

c. D. F.: When player falls on a ball hack of his own goal s'ne and is downed. 1t Is counted as safety-two points for the oppoaitioT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

! FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE or rent. five-room house: large lot; good water on back porch; two blocks from Powderly road cross ing. sunnyside. c. w. Rush. 3o4 N. 49th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

FURNISHED bungalow for rent on Southside. Address e." care Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

Dear MT. Corbett: Did Johnny Dun dee ever knock out Irish Patsy Cline?
 JAMES KARL.