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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
FLIGHT NOT PRINCES FIRST
Former Heir to German Throne
Jumped From Window to Escape
Oncoming French.

The former crown prince Of Germany
never took unnecessary chances. His
flight from his radical-swept father
land" is in keeping with traits he ex-
hibited to the French during many in
cidents Of the great war. In a letter
received at Chicago from Sergt. Ralph
Sinclair of the mobile ordnance repair
division, veteran of Chateau Thierry,
the one-time heir to the German crown
Is described as jumping from window
to flee from the oncOming French.
The story was told Sergeant Sim
clair by the mistress of French
chateau near an American camp.
1T was during the first German drive
in 1914" Sergeant Sinclair wrote,
when they swept down into France
in the full flower of their military
power. She saw the tired Poilus fall
back, worn out with nine days of cease
less fighting to stem that apparently
irresistible army. Then she saw the
great German war machine roll on.
Some of the German high command
came to her chateau, and then a re-
splendent figure on horseback. He
swung an emerald-headed swagger-
stick and bore himself with an air Of
conscious superiOrity-the crown
prince.
"He informed the lady Of the cha
teau that on the morrow his troops
would be In Paris. But six miles back
the tired POilus had halted and fought
the first battle of the Marine. And
quite suddenly and Unexpectedly the
great German army started to GO
back-with them the respondent
crown prince, who at the first news of
defeat jumped from the window Of
neighboring chateau where he was
staying and fed"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
A Big Success

Despite the cold weather a large
number of persons attended the
country fair" on Opelousas avenue,
Saturday night, for the benefit of
the orphan children of P Nlgium. The
military band from the Algiers sta
ton furnished the music. Sailors
from the station were given leave for
the occasion and an appreciable num-
Der attended. Mrs. Martin Behr-
man presided. Wheels of fortune,
mystery boxes and many other
amusements were in evidence. Ope-
lousas avenue, from Bouny to Verret
street, including the Fairgrounds,
resembled a typical country fair,
with special decorations and illumi-
nations. The event was a big sue
cess.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
EVERGREEN TREES FOR
ALGIERS.

Mr.. Geo. Koppel of the Parking
Commission tells US the good news
that the Algiers streets, Olivier and
Bermuda and two others will be
planted with Evergreen trees in &C
cordance with the wish of the resi-
dents on these streets. Regarding
the Sycamore trees, Mr.. KOppel
stated that it was not the policy of
the Parking Commission to plant
trees that are not approved of by
the residents The sycamore is
often used on account of its rapid
growth and early shade, but will not
be planted in Algiers as was first
suggested.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
TAX PAYMENT TINE EXTENDED.

Captain John Fitzpatrick, state
tax collector for Orleans parish, has
extended the time for the payment
of taxes until February 1. No pen
alties will be collected on taxes paid
before that date
The rush of taxpayers during the
closing week of the year made it
impossible for the force in the col
lector's office to handle the business
To meet the emergency, Captain Fitz-
patrick extended the time.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
WATCHMAH KILLED.;
POCKETS R|FLED

Highwaymen murdered Andrew
(Andy) McCracken. Waterman at the
Texas and Pacific railway yards in
McDonoghville and former New Or
leans policeman, early Friday morn
ing. The crime was committed
within a stones throw OF the rail
way yards and three blocks of his
home. The body was warm when
found by workmen on their way TO
the Texas and Pacific shops. shortly
after 6 O'Clock Friday morning.
That robbery was the motive is be
lieved by the authorities to be borne
out by the circumstances. McCrack-
ems head was battered. apparently
with bolt twenty inches long. such
as is used in repairing railroad cars,
and found in a ditch forty feet away
from the body. There were wounds
on the right side of the neck and
over the right eye. The pockets of
the dead man were torn out COM
pletely. His watch and chain, pock-
etbook and revolver are missing.
1t was McCracken's custom to
reach home about 6:10 every morn
ing, and it is believed that he was
on his way there when the attack was
made. No clue has been obtained,
but the authorities of Gretna and of
Jefferson parish are making a dill
gent effort to find some tangible
evidence upon which to trace the
murderer or murderers.
Justice of the Peace George ].
Trauth, viewed the body in the alb
sence of Coroner Fernandez, and
gave the family permission to re-
move the remains
The funeral was held at 4:3O
o clock Saturday afternoon, from the
family home at 529 Hancock street.
was born in Algiers So
years ago. He leaves his wife, who
was Miss Mary Cavanagh, and one
daughter, Mrs. Charles Hacker, to-
gether with five grandchildren; a
brother, Ira McCracken, and a sister.
Mrs. August Cuny. He was a men,
Der of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen, having at one time been a
railroad brakeman.
He had been a member of the DO
lice force of Gretna before the CITY
was incorporated and was wounded
in the leg during the exciting politi-
cal campaign of 1912. He shot and
killed Frank Fradella in McDonogh-
vile several years ago.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
CITY TAX COLLLECLTION TO
REIGN IN THREE WEEKS.

Inquiries from every section of the
United States, and number from for
eign countries, have been received by
T. F. Hartel, chief tax clerk, relative
to amount of taxes owed on property
within the city limits Of New Orleans.
There are hundreds Of names O.
former residents among the inquirers.
Many of them are prominent and well
known.
Mr.. Hartel Monday declared that
owing to the immense amount OF
work on hand the collection OF city
taxes would not commence until about
the third week in January.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
ENJOYABLE EVENING.

An enjoyable evening was spent
at the home of Miss Isabel Hogan,
in honor of the anniversary of her
birth. Games were played and
dancing was INDUCED in until late
hour Those present were, Misses
Irma Bulger. Eula Vial, Genevieve
Ward, Ida and Thomaserta Harvey,
Mae, Edna, Dorlea. Annette and
Della Vernenill, Ernestine Stock
fleth, Olivia Bowers, Martha Ponti,
Iona Hoke and Isabel Hogan, Messrs.
R. Horn, C. Scanlon, C. Goslin, E.
Hardy, H. Marcaus, B. Macabe, P.
Bonner, Nc. Gallon, U. S. NJ. c., H.
Leminhe;mer, U. S. NJ. c., Bachlor.
u. S. M. c., and Seymour. U. S. M.
c.. Mr. and Mrs S. J. Hogan
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The Young Mems Social and Be-
nevolent Association elected the fol-
lowing officers at their meeting Mon
day night: Thos. NJ. Giblin, presi-
dent; Hy. Holt, vice-president; L.
F. Gisch, recording secretary; H.
Lecourt, financial secretary; Louis
Acker, treasurer; A. p. Dupuis, grand
marshal; ]. e. Thorning, guard; DR..
A. j. IBabin, physician; H. Holt and
j. A. Barrett, trustees. and Jno. A.
Barrett and Z. j. Mothe, undertakers
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
A. p. l.. AGENTS END WORK IN
ORLEANS JANUARY I.

The work of the American Pro-
tective League is nearly over and the
organization will be disbanded on
January /, 1919, according to dis
patches from Washington Thursday.
"Any business after December 81,
1918, will be turned over to the de-
partment of Justice. All pending in
vestigations of the league or new
investigations arising between now
and that date will be handled by the
league" the message said.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
Red Cross Notes

An interesting meeting of Branch
No. 4, A. r. c., was held last
Monday evening at 1880 o'clock at
X. C. Hall.
Several communications from
headquarters were received and act
ed upon. The most important one
was relative to the time extension
granted the final Red Cross Roll
Call. Mr.. Stier has asked that alt
least $50 members be added to the
list secured by the Ladies Commit
tee and turned over to the Council
of Defense. To effect this it was de-
cided to make a house to house can
vass on Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday, and teams will be appointed
to take up this task.
Another communication was re-
ceived from Mrs. George Denegre,
chairman of Belgian Refugee Gar
ments department, urging the peo-
pie not to lose interest in this most
particular good work, even though
the war was over She affirmed
there was plenty to do to relieve the
still great suffering among the re-
fugees in Europe.
Reports from the Hospital Gar
ment and Knitting Departments,
were also received. There are still
few sweaters to be made up, and
as these will be the last, the knit
ters are asked to come forward and
finish up the work so well done here
tofore.
We expect soon to finish our knit
ting and as there are but a few
sweaters left, We beg that Algiers
knitters will call soon for wool as
we want our fine record to be kept
up to the last. If Algiers is not to
fall down on the work, she has so
we'll done
Work will begin on the surgical
dressings class on Tuesday. All old
workers are expected.
An interesting letter was received
from Lieut.. Mike Z. Bonner, who is
still in France, as a member of Co.
H., 125 Infantry.
The famous Red Cross Pig Club
of Carroll County, Miss, sent to the
st. Louis market recently "a cars of
hogs aggregating 1880 head. Ten
per cent. of the proceeds of the sale
goes to the Red Cross.
New faces for old is another big
undertaking of the American Red
Cross. Disfigured noses, chins, and
other features are replaced by life
like substitutes, thus enabling the
victim to mingle with people without
being conspicuous.
Italy needed better drinking water
and the American Red Cross as usual
Immediately came to the front and
is manufacturing large number of
water sterilizers and disinfecting
plants which are to be turned over
to the Italian military authorities at
Rome an dto be used according to
their discretion.
Sixteen hospitals in operation and
twenty-nine others in the process of
construction is the record of the
American Red Cross work for the
convalescent soldiers in Italy. Type
writer's, sewing machines. and tools
for cabinet making are to be placed
in each hospital. which serve the
double purpose of supplying the SOL
diers with a useful trade when they
recover and helping while away the
tedious hours of hospital day.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02

Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Amuedo enter
tanned number of friends at dinner
on Christmas day. Those present
were, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Davis, of
Pascagoula, Miss, Miss Louise
Huntsburger and Mrs. Geo. Friar of
Ocean Springs, Miss, Mr.. and Mrs.
Soque and daughter, Myrtle of New
Orleans, and Mr.. and Mrs. A. Royal
Amuedo.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
DWIGHT SALATHE HURT.

Mr.. Dwight Salathe was painfully
injured last week while out hunt
ing with his brother, w. P. Salathe,
Jr. Dwight fell and injured his
arm, DR.. v. L. Lowe was called in
and pronounced the injury slight.
Notwithstanding the accident, they
succeeded in bagging lots of rabbits.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
FALL FROM CAR CAUSES SKULL
FRACTURE.

Rubert Schultze, 30, machinist,
living at McDonoghville, is in Charity
Hospital in a critical condition with
a fracture of the base of the skull
as the result of fall from Louis
lana avenue street car Friday even
ing at Liberty Monument, head of
Canal Street.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02

Many sporting his soldier brothers Sunday silk shirts
brother doesn't mind because he
regulation military
rookie soldier with his civilian clothes
assists with the
mary civilian cohes Ihese pun
ds are sent back until after the war; OF
outb by kid brother.
,f reported for service at Southern Depart
- ST.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02
DIED.

Larthem-On Saturday, December
2Sth, at 3 o'clock p. m, Julia Urso,
wife of John A. Larthem died at the
age of twenty-one years. Deceased
was a native of ST. James, La. The
funeral took place Monday afternoon
at 3 o'clock from her late residence,
705 Brooklyn Avenue. Interment was
in st. Bartholomew Cemetery
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1919-01-02

Marphis-On Friday, December q,
Joseph Percy Marphis died at the
age of twenty-seven years. He was
at one time a resident of our town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-10
Girl Scout Notes

The Girl Scouts received 4 cornlnu-
nication this week from the Nation
al Phonograph Records Recruiting
Corps of New York which states that
the STACKER Records drive has been
a great success. so much so that re-
quests are coming in from all sides
from high military officials ana war
relief workers rs we'll as from the men
themselves for 4 continuance of the
canpaign during the period of de-
mobilization. 1t will be even more
necessary than Il was during the war
to provide the boys with means for
heaithful recreation.
The Cir, Scouts will continue as
committee here and will be glad 10
call for any records that anyone may
have to give. if they will call 1885, NJ
pecords nav he left at the 7. NJ {.
4 m especial drive will be made. but
when sufficient number have been
selected they viii be sent TO head
nuarsers. Il is hoped that the people
vii, co-operate in this good work.
A. the regular meeting OF the Girl
Scouts on Tuesday afternoon Adri-
enne rheberge of the Third Patrol
was elected patrol nurse. Joan SUR
tov,p, Of The sixth Patrol ana Vein"
NiI,;ken Of The First Patrol we're ap-
,,,;n,..,, .color bearers Of the troop
to serve one year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-10
SETH WILLIAMS
CORPS INSTALLS

Seth Williams National Reiler
Corps. No. So. held its installation
Wednesday afternoon in G. A. f.
hail. Bertha Douglass of Ha,lowell
was the installing officer, assisted by
Addic Gay. conductor 4 pleasing
feature of the meeting was the pre-
sentation of cut glass bonbon dish
10 the past president. Emily Dick
son. by the installing officer, N De-
half III the Corps. as token OF ap-
probation of her two years fa.tn
fui service 4 supper was served az
so O'Clock. The attendance Vas
large
The following officers were IN
stalled. President. Ethel NJ. Ran
kins; senior vice president, Sarah
Stetson. Junior vice president. Elm
beth Nilgore; chaplain. Bertha
Douglas; treasurer, Emily Dickson
conductor. Frances Nichols; guar.
Eliza Dickson: press correspondent
Mabel NJ. Dearborn: musician. Mary
Anderson patriotic Instructor. Al
lie GAY; color bearer Va. !. Nelli"
Cram, color bearer No. =. Nellie PEI
kins: color bearer Ne. :, Florence
Littirtield: coler bearer No. +. Jen-
HE Stone: delegates TO department
convention. Mary Anderson an!
Sarah Stetson: alternates, Mabel
Dearborn anu Elizabeth Nllgore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-10
CANAAN

Mrs. Millie Foster has gone 20 Wa
ter--ille where she and her daughter
Beryl will make their home for q
while
MIR. ana Mrs Leewood Jones of
Fairfield we're visitors at Reuben
Reeds Tuesday.
Mrs. Julia Churchill has returned 20
her home 1T Moore's Mills after pass
ing several weeks with Mrs. John
Drew Mt the village.
Winfield Godridge has had farm
nre' telephone installed. No. ia.
Mrs Julia Churchill also has one No.
30.
Hr. ana Mrs. Arthur T.eavitt OF
Waterv'Ile arc passing 4 f." weeks
with her father. David tioDdridCc.
Mrs. E.uah Peavey has been very
II he past week. DR.. Earle attends
her
Leland Thurlopgh If Pittsfeld has
been The guest Of his aunt. Mrs. Willie
RCiin tlle nast week.
The Misses ( errra ard Edna Davis
uho are attending business college At
A'atprville returned ~ their studies
Monday
Geor-e Foster and son Merle ware
II Fairfield Wednesday on business.
Nj schools in town are 70 remain
.,iosed until after March meeting On
account Of influenza conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-10
ADJUSTMENTS
"Sweethearts"

The mere announcement Of he
coming Of Victor Herbert theat.i-
cal product is usually enough to ex-
cite the interest and anticipation Of
all lovers Of good music hence the
news Of the engagement here at the
Augusta Opera house on Monday.
Jan. 1:. IF "Sweethearts." the popu-
lar composers most mastery effort
in light opera scoring Will be eagerly
welcomed by every one who resorts
TO the theater as a means Of diver
tisement Of this SORT.
''Sweethearts.' clothed in N entire
and brand new hablliment, scenicallv
and costume. with Il cast ana ensem-
BILE that Cpars the stamp Of approval
OF Mr.. Herbert. provides an evening !
entertainment seldom equalied IN The
atrical offerings.
Harry 3. and Rober- Smith. those
wizards of story and lyric writing.
have provided material for Sweet
hearts" that IS bound 10 prove inter
est!ng as well as entertaining for The
locale Of this dainty and fantastic
story is laid III that quaint ana IN
dustrioUs little natior-f Belgium. IN
ana near the ancient city Of B3~l,es.
but before King Alher-'s domains
were iaid waste by the rnara.G 10,
and barbaric Huns
1t tells n story # 1 dear little baor
who had been taken from home r.r
safety sake. deposited IN 4 Tllip
garden near PTuges and later found
by Dame Paula. the pst'prieIorr.,s OF
the Laundry Of the White Geese
and who is known az Mother Goose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-10
ONE Who HAS MIXED WITH TROOPS
TOSPEAk ON "AMERICA'S FIGHTING
FORCES" At OPEN FORUM, SUNDAY

II any man living has a direct and
true knoWledge of americas
Fighting Forces he has
His description Of the blending If
the various nationalities into the
American soldier IS an inspiring
message; and brings TO his listeners
a unique and altogether new story.
This story, with the question period
that - 50 interestingly maintained
in the Open Forum. will doubtless
prove Of the most fascinating order
II is both instructive and illumi
mating to learn Just what materia,
composed the great army upon wltc..
we so anxiously ana so deeply re-
lied for the safety and honor Of
America. AS it later developed. this
trust was fully justified. To Tell
this story requires a man who has
mixed With the men in the trenches.
and the men ready 70 go over the
top and the men in back lines. Sucu
man g Dr.. Leavitt. Because of his
great message and because OF his
eioquence and fervor ne viii, beyond
all doubt. make an overwhelming
impression On his audience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-10
HOLD JOINT INSTALLATION
Foresters Of America and compan-
ions Of the Forest Conduct cere.


ions Of the Forest Conduct Cere.
mony
One OF the enjoyable social occa-
sions Of Wednesday, evening was the
Joint installation of officers of Court
Pine Tree. Foresters of America, and
Pine Cone Council. Companions Of
the Forest. which exercises were held
at Golden Cross hail in the presence
OF n large gathering of people The
hall was prettily draped with fags
ana was decorated with pine trees
empiemat-c CT the order. Deputy Su-
preme Chief Ranger Fred W. EeIfer-
nan acted as installing officer for
Court Pine Tree. he being assisted bv
Grand Secretary John j. White act
ing as herald. Circle Deputy Beatrice
J.. Andrews acted as installing OFF,
Ger for Pine Cone Council. she being
assisted by Augusta K. Jones as mar
shat. The officers Installed were as
follows:
Court Pine rree. r'orosters Of
Manufacturing 10 the fact that
many OF the officers elect were I'M
able I" be Installed OH account Of i'll
ness. II became necessar,Sfn order 10
carry out the joint installation 20 sub
siltute in a number of cases.
Pine Cone Council--Chief compan-
ION. jennie White: sub chief compan-
ion. Maud Jones; Fin. sec, Laura
currltr: Rec. Sec. Annie Chase:
treasurer, Blanche Adams: right
guide. Alice Turner: left guide. Edith
Wentworth; inside guard Lucy Fow-
Ter: outside guard Bridge. springer:
one year trustee. Emma I-apia.n: two
year trustee. Emma Olsen: three year
trustee. Esther Ricilal ds: junior past
chief. Mrs. Lillian \. Heffernan.
The committees OF arrangements
we're rs follows: Companions of The
tOraSt-Fred 3. Worthing, Ioseph NJ
Cadarett. Robert McDougall. Jennie
White. Leila Janet and Julia Ellis.
Foresters of tAmerica-George Cold
smith. George Bush. Perlev Donald
son. Joseph Couture, James y White
ana Ma. Anderson.
Following The conclusion uf the
ceremonies of installation rancurt
vas served IL the supper room md
brought TO IN enjoyable ana fitting
close L very enjoyable occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-10

DR.. Ashley Day Leavitt. who will
speak at the open Forum Sunday
night at the Eniversalist church. IS
one Of the most finished orators in
the State Of Maine. His service as
a four minute speaker in behalf Of
the Liberty Loan. and the War Re-
lief funds have been Of the highest
value. With personality most I'M
pressive; with voice of unusual
quality, and always with an interest
ing message, he easily ranks among
the really great orators OF the day.
DR. Leavitt during the early days
OF the environments. and still later
as the men were leaving for overseas.
at the especial requests of the mill
tary authorities. of the Red Cross
and of the Y. NJ. c. A. studied the
men in the service at close range.
with 1 view to ascertaining the
morale and general moral set-up that
was existent within the ranks. To
do this. DR.. Leavitt mixed with the
men, bunked with them, messed
with them and was really one Of
them to all intents and purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-10

VI. Marshall Co. This weighs two
pounds and ten ounces and came by
parcel post without wrapper. Mr..
Bryant's name and Oakland. Me.
u. :. L." beng written on the top or
the helmet. on the inside are sever
al names written in German.
Bertram Luce made a business Trip TO
Searsrnont Thursday.
walter Damren. who is employed At
the state hospital N Augusta. passed
Thursday at his home III town.
r. G. Upton. chief warden Of the fish
and game department of kennebec
county, was in town Thursday looking
over affairs.
Mrs. Ed Shepherd and young son are
critically Ill with grip at their home on
Oak street
Miss Laura Brooks has gone 20 Sui
Iivan. where she was callen by the ILL
ness Of a relative.
Mrs WEIGH and two daughters, who
have been visiting their sister Mss
Eliza beth WEIGH. have returned 20 heir
home in Ssbattus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-10
RED CROSS NOTES
Local chacter Has Been Assigned
16O infants Layettes to Be Made

The local Red Cross chapter has
been assigned 100 infants layettes-
easy and pleasant work 10 take home.
Women are asked to telephone Red
Cross headquarters how many they
will take out and make. II IS an OPP
portunity for those VINO cannot go 70
City hall for sewing. All materials
are furnished except wool for the
little bonnets and muslin for the
bag for sundries. The letter from
Boston accompanying the layettes
suggests that most women have at
home odds and ends of muslin and
of fine white. pink or blue wool
which they would gladly donate for
this purpose. Such donations are
solicited. Both wool and muslin
may be left at the Red Cross rooms
Augusta Trust Co. building. One
yard of muslin will make four bags
One skein of yarn will make three
bonnets. Any who have not wool
or muslin 10 contribute but wish 10
help in this work. may give money
A prompt response is hoped for since
the layettes are much needed and
should be completed as soon az pos
slble