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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-04

Jersey City, y. J., Feb. 3.-Chemi-
calls exploding in the laboratory of the
soap manufacturing plant of Colgate
and Company this forenoon started a
fire which spread to adjoining build
ings and threatened the destruction
of the entire plant.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-04
UNITyD STATES HAD TO
CUT is FREIGHT RATES
TO NET THE ENGLISH

said they would be met.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-04

New Orleans La. Feb. 3.-Genera1
rains in the belt, causing further de-
lay to new crop work. resulted in a
strong buying movement in cotton
today. In the first half hour of busi-
ness, prices rose 50 to rs points.
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Continued on Page Two)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-04

Copenhagen, Feb. 3.-A serious rail-
way strike has broken out in Sweden.
Workmen last night stopped work on
nineteen different lines
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-04

Washington. Feb. 3.-Casual COM
pany No. 1873, composed of Georgia
troops. was abroad the steamship
Samarinda which arrived here today
from France The vessel carried 278
troops, all casuals.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-04

Columbus. Ga. Feb. 3.-Five prison
ers, four charged with burglary ant
one with robbing a safe, escaped from
the Muscogee county Jail early today
making the third Jail delivery here il
a fortnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23

ton bsld it, annual meeting J.. ;,
State Museum yesterday norr,.'
about . being present. The ,,es.
of raising the salaries OF the va.
was discussed and it seemed To =, :,
general opinion that they were -a,.,'
ing too small pay and an inadr,n.'
allowance for travel. The ques.lo, ".
raised as to whethe. or not Tho .s'
citation should continue, and after
heated discussion it was voted to 4,
Commissioner OF Fish and Gan. W
lis E. Parsons made brio. s,4sob
which he stated the comnissiun pss4.,
more money to carry on its wor. "a
ciently. He said the zane was f;,,-
pearing very rapidly and sugges,e, s,'
era1 reforms. The following o,s,a,.
were elected for the ensuing year Pa.
ident, Howard Wood. fatten ,e,...s
ry and treasurer. F. VI. PERKINS, &C.,,
ley: first vice president. Bertha,
Smith. Augusta: second vice 1r.s;a.,,
John r. Flint, Monson; directors ~,
Jorgeneon Of Ashland. l.. l. t.umr;,'
of Houlton. George {. CuSA.uan :,
Portland. J. F. Durgin Of The Fc,,,
Edward Lowell of Rangeley: !, s.s,a, =.
committee. Mathew Morrill, -. c..
(chairman). Richard J. Upton ~ A..
gusta. BertrAm Smith OF Augus., n
b. Ellis of Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
N. Y. BOAT OWNERS
PRESENT THEIR
SIDE CONTROVERSY

New York. Ian. o2-Boat owners to-
day presented their side to the sub
section of the War Labor Board taking
testimony in regard TO the recent har-
lor strike at this port. Witnesses for
the owners asserted that it would be
Impossible to grant the men the eight
hour day they demanded because Of
fluctuations of the tide and other rea-
sons peculiar to the business. AS for
increased wage, some witnesses testi-
fed certain sug captains were now maxi
ing as much as 1863 n month with Zoo
to $3.50 extra in pilu.age fees.
In addition they receive thre p, meas
u day. Other witnesses declared that
barge captains We're not overworked
as their craft were sometimes tied
UP for month or more at a time.
Charles J.. O'Connor. whose company
operates coal barges told the board
that if the mems demands for abol-
i,ion of the 1o-hour day and night
were granted. it would revolution
ize" the coal business and greatly in
crease the cost to the consumer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23

fective in the ward were exhibited 20
Mr.. O'Connor. who frankly said tina.
he did not know why they were 20
marked; that he was not familiar
enough with the law to determine
such things. These ballots were
passed him by the counters--he did
not Count--and he was requested to
pass on them. He gave them TO Mr.
Coombs tho Democrat official, who
pronounced them defective.
Deputy Sheriff Stuart
Deputy Sheriff Samuel Stuart Of
AndroscoEsin county described how
he, with Turnkey johnson of the
Jail, c. J. Russell and John D. Cliff
ford. Jr.. Of Lewiston. prepared dupli-
Gates Of the Wards one and two check
lists and counted the others. While
they were engaged in this Mr. Cliff
ford left the room, went to the city
clerks office. got the lists of Wards
three and four and worked over them
at another table.
Il saw him. said Mr.. Stuart,
working with his pencil. marking
and erasing and once working as
though he was going down over 4
check list I would not say that he
was marking on the list was no:
near enough to see that. He was At
n table by himself and. later. when
called for the Ward three list he
took it from the one he was on, which
was that of Ward four.
Brann---Was any charge Of fraud
made?
Stuart-Yes: Mr. Russell said there
had been fraud.
Brann-Has the sheriffs depart.
Inent done anything to investigate it
Stuart that | know Of. un-
dcrstood a warrant was sworn out for
Mr.. Clifford's arrest
Mr.. Johnosn described how he was
called to inspect the check lists by
Mr.. Rumrus, the city clerk. He was
acting in thS interest Of no individual
although he was at that time n dep
uty sheriff. Saw Clifford looking
over ward lists of voters but did not
notice him make any alterations or
crasures. Afterwards he and Clifford
looked over the lists of Wards three
and four and signed statement as
each list. TIE lists did not compare.
Afterwards asked Stewart what Cliff
ford was doing with lists. Said a war;
rant was sworn out against Clifford
hy Bumpus.
MIR. Brann tried to introduce testi-
mony of Mr.. Bumpus that nc had
not sworn out any warrant against
Clifford but this was excluded by
Chairman Thomhs. Counsel an
nounced no further testimony to be
, introduced.
Hearing adjourned to Thursday
morning at S o'clock. when an in
spcction Of the ballots will be made
by tie committee and counsel of the
parties. 1t was announced that the
hearing would end on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
madison

At the Fourth Quarterly Confer
ence In the Methodist Episcopal
church Sunday evening unanimous
invitation was extended to Rev. Will
liam Wood to return as pastor of the
church for the fifth year During the
past four years all indebtedness of
the church has been paid, including
4 balance of $500 for the installmen,
Of pipe organ in 1918. Besides this,
improvements have been made on the
church property during the past four
years amounting to $3252276
DIR. w. G. Sawyer went to South
Portland Monday. being called there
by the illness Of his sister. Mrs. Rose
Messer
A meeting of the tablet committee,
to see about securing 4 suitable tab
let for the Madison soldiers, was
held Monday evening and contract
is to be made with the Ashtabula
Chanseable Sign Co. for a tablet that
will hold 200 names. This tablet will
be similar to signs already ordered
by many Of the larger towns and
cities in the state.
The theme of the sermon by Rev.
William Wood at the Methodist
church next Sunday morning will be
why Men Are Lost. or Sin and It's
Consequences The subject Of the
evening sermon Will he How Men
Are Saved"
Mrs. Eugene Collins, the local Red
Cross District Nurse. who has hcen
assisting at Bingham for a few days.
returned to Madison Tuesday after
noon.
The women Of the Tniversalist par
ish met at the home of Mrs Charles
Davis Tuesday afternoon and or
Eanized a Ladies' Circle. with the
following officers: President, Mrs.
Fira Emery, vice president. Mrs.
c. E. Davis: secretary, Mrs Villa Hill
ton: treasurer. Mrs. Alice Dyer.
Plans We're discussed for having
preaching services. Another meetir.
OF the Circle is to be held in two
weeks in the evening at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Dyer. the gentlemen
being invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
KRUPP PLANT NOW
WORKING FOR u. S.
TO COMPLETE GUNS

Cohicnz. Jan a22.--(By The Asso-
ciatcl prcsS) The Erupp plant at
Essen began working for the United
states government Tuesday. The
task undertaken by the kruppS con-
:,ists Of making parts for ~ .ncom-
piete cannon rejected by the Amerf-
can authorities az part of tho war
material offered hy tho Germans ur-
der the terms of the nrmistice. The
German commission which has been
in Berlin considering the question of
The heavy guns turned down by the
American authorities has arrived at
Co!,lcnz and reported that 80 cannon
have been shipped to the hcadpuar-
tiers of the American army of occu-
patton 70 replace big guns which
failed to meet requirements.
With the delivery of the parts for
the 10 cannon and the arrival Of these
80 cannon, the delivery Of heavy ar
tiilciy 10 the Americans will have
lcen completed. tho American allot-
mont calling for 1872 heavy guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
RIGHT RUSSIANS
CONTINUED from Pace One)

he had elaborated. There was little
opposition and this was based MAIN
ly on doubts as to whether the prop
osition would be accepted. In reply
it was poineed out that the contend
ing factions were well night at the
end of their resources and that their
needs likely would lead them at last
to a combined appeal to the associat-
ed powers. Besides the definite pro-
posa! as given in the comunique the
joint commission of the associated
powers will lay down four conditions
Indispensable in bringing about an
adjustment. first peace at all points;
second. removal Of all economic bar.
riers. barriers which restrain the free
circulation or exchange of food and
commodities between the factional
zones and the outside world. third,
general elections Of a representative
basis ard fourth some adequate ar
rankements for the payment of debts.
Even If eventually the proposal is
not accepted members of the council
expressed the view that their prop
oSition was before the world and
that 1t would pave the way for such
other measures as their own action
had brought about.
The Princes Islands were chosen
for the eventful meeting because
they are outside the zone of any If
the contending factions. They also
are allied headquarters ard arc not
open to be obniXous to any OF the
factions as would be other points
having better material facilities for
the meeting.
Feb. j. was designated as the time
OF the meeting 80 as to Civ time Tor
representatives to come from the re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
DRY" PLANS
lcontinued from Page Onel

Revenue agents say there already
are indications Of preparations for
approach OF the dry era among those
who propose to manufacture liquor
Illegally after July I. Not only in che
southern mountains. the principal
regions of moonshiners, but in large
cities of the East and Middle West,
small stills have been found recent
~ Owners OF some of these are said
TO have admitted their intention of
putting them in operation after pro-
hibition becomes effective.
The advent of prohibition, officials
say. will not repeal revenue laws ar-
plying taxes on spirits or nullify sx-
listing provisions for fines or irpris-
onment as penalties for illicitly man
ufacturing liquor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
Annual Meeting Of
Maine State Nurses
Association at Portland

Portland. Me, Jan. Pat the annual
meeting Of the Maine State Nurses
Association held here today officers
Chosen were: President, Lucy J. Po.-
tar. Riddeford; vice presidents. MargA-
ret DEAFNESS OF Portland. Sarah Hayden
of Augusta: secretary. Katherine keat-
ing. Lewiston; treasurer, Betsy Edge
comb. Portland. Tie public health de-
partment Of the association elected Ell
ficers as follows: Chairman. Myrtle
Taylor. Lewiston. vice chairman, Mad
eliehe Mosher. Lincoln: secretary,
iiSlcn Sanderson. Eockland. 1t was re-
ported that five members Of the asso-
citation have died in the service of the
war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
Continued Criticism
CONTINUED from Page Ore

ment for final disposition. s1'@'
Townsend of Michigan. Etr"''''@''
led the attack on the PresJG'r', ~
clar,ng TINT his absence was .1S'''
neglec; Ct interests at h"n'e and ''
laying emergency Legislation. tie " '',
asserted that the President vas
only American peace c",>!Ssi'''
and that he was not 'kefi.N= "'
country Informed as, tn iI}s i''"''
While supporting the hi S'H'S
Lenr"ot nf Wisconsin. i.'r''.',1
said he was sorry thar II" i'rr>i''
had not remained in Pars "h"h
went there. He deplore'l '"s'''''
tious display" and cmi''''>.
class distinction. which Il" Sa.' w. ~.
displayed during Mr.. Wilson ". :.
especially to England. nnj s''' :,
"ponp and ceremony" at'cnd'N-
peace conference rs doin- ~
much to feed Bolshevisn as '""
do to prevent It," Senator l|'r''" ~,
Idaho. Republican. IN opp -
bill renewed charges thot TIE 'pf'
priation is designed primarily ''' -.
benefit Of the big meat pa Ai'S y,
Germs in this country. t'' >''' ~.
plan for relief had been mace ~ ,,,,.
rago and approved before Mf' -:
or went to Europe and that
proposed to absorb surplus 81" ~ ,oy,
supplies the packing firms 70"
ON hand in Europe.
Support of he bill was HN," o..
senator Mclean Of Come ihu,, Is,
publican. who said the feediis ,,,
people Of Europe topreventi''''n, ~
trouble was n greedy bus''' W
position. He also approve "a
measure ON humanitarian =rou"''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
PLAN TO PREVENT
INTRODUCTION OF
SMALL POX IN us

New York Jan. 22--Health Com
missioner Copeland made public to-
day measures adopted to prevent
possible introduction into this coun
try OF the epidemic of small pox rag
ing in sections of Italy. Close watch
is being kept Of incoming steamships.
he said, and passengers from Italy or
persons who have recently been is
Italy will be vaccinated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
Small Fire ut Y. M, C.. A.

Hose Company No. l responded to
still alarm at about $40 Wednes-
day evening. for fire in the case
ment OF the railroad Y. NJ c. a. in a
heap Of rubbish. \ box alarm was
given. evidently from two boxes q,
the same time. the number register
ing not being the number Of any box
in the city. The other companies
from the Central fire station respond-
ed In answer TO a telephone call
-Four chemicals were used and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
WATERvILLE
Weddino Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. c. Laroy James en-
tertained the clerks Of the Emery
Brown Co. store at her home on
Pleasant street Wednesday evening
in honor OF their 18th wedding ami
versary. The evening was pleasantly
passed III playing games and enjoy
ing music. both instrumental and yo-
cal. Refreshments were served at
the close OF the evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones were recipients Of many
beautiful gifts. among them being cut
glass from the Emery Brown clerks.
There were about 40 present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23

The national committee OF North
crn Baptist Laymen will conduct at
the First Baptist church in this city
on Thursday. for The Kennebec Asso-
Citations. a conference on the national
and world wide problems of the IA
nomination Nothing so important
has been before the churches for a
generation DR.. F. II. J. Lerrigo. Miss
Ella D. MacIaurin and Rev. NJ. A.
Levy are the splendid team. There
will he open conference and discus
sion Let every layman he present
and all the women Of the missionary
society. Sessions for devotion at 1850
led by Rev. w. A. Smith. Dinner at
noon a, the church dining room. Sc
sions at and : o'clock addressed by
the representatives of the team. Thi
supper will be served at o'clock at
the church. is hoped that there Will
be a very good attendance, as he
work is Of great Importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
ORIZABA ARRIVES
WITH 255O MEN
FROM OVERSEAS

New York. Jan. "oo-The United
States transport Orizaba. with 1850
troops aboard. arrived off Quarantine
tonight and will dock tomorrow morn
ing. Her contingent includes 81 sick
and wounded officers and 34S wound
ed men. The Orizaba left Erest
Jan. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
hottest sections Of Siberia and other

hottest sections Of Siberia and otner
distant localities.
Beside the decisive acton taken
with regard to Russia the council 20
day adopted Il joint commission 81
two each from the United states
France. Italy. and Great Britain to
proceed Immediately to Danzig and
Warsaw for consideration Of the en-
tire military economic and political
situation of Poland. \ plenary meet
ing of the full conference was an
nounced for next Saturday when the
plans of Presiden. Wilson and Da-
vii Lloyd George, the British primo
minister, dealing with a league OF
nations. will be the first order OF bus
mess.
Today's action on Russia and Po-
land, however. goes into effect with
out presentation by the full cconfer-
ence and is taken as the action CT
the great powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
TOTAL $157,020,0o0
LOANED 67,882
FARMERS TO IAN. ]

Washington. Jan. Finder the loa
system. sid'."2oVoo had been loaned 70
67.Ss2 farmers UP to Jan. ]. the Federal
Farm Loan Board reported today.
OF the si.si40o0 due up to Jan l frora
borrowers for interest or payments OF
principal, only ts3.OtV or is per cent.
hal not been paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
,o.s confined to that caused by
smoke

Two cases were in court "Wednesday
warming the first being an assault ana
battery case against Joseph barney ."
COMPLAINT OF Andrea Larochelle. the
.,,eeea assault taking place at the
,,.rh.r shon OF Victor Robichaud Tues
day morning. Upon being arra'sn01
Barney pleaded not guilty. but a!tel
evidence was heard he was found guilty
and fined S and costs. in default OF
payment sentenced to serve IL days IN
iail. He paid and was discharged.
The other respondent was charged
with intoxication. The man was FOUND
guilty and ordered to pay the sum OF
s and costs and to leave the city. He
lee, on the afternoon train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
GAME WARDENS HOLD
ANNUAL MEETING

The daine Game wardens. Asso.,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23
FISH AND GAME
Continued from Page ons)

those ideals that will always insure
us our weIl-earned reputation as a
vacation land. the establishment OF
forest reserves. the building of fish
ways. and the exclusion &. sawdust
from the streams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-23

-CneCkeO any OF tnem OH the llSt. The
work OF counting and announcing re-
suit was described and the manner
of fixing the ballots in the boxes was
related. Afterwards he told Of what
took place that night and the scenes
in City Hall in Auburn.
On cross examination he said he
had been asked by a Citizens Com
mittee to act as warden. There had
been nothing illegal while he was in
the room. Although the alw de-
manded he had given no receipt to
the city clerk for the ballots He had
kept possession of the ballots or they
were not in the keeping Of the ballot
clerk. Claimed not to be familiar
with laws governing use and care Of
ballots. Used ballots were not
sealed when placed in box. They
were delivered to Mr.. Bumpus in the
corridor of the City Hall in Auburn in
front of the mayors Office at the re-
quest Of the city clerk.
Mr.. OConnor told the committee in
response to inquiries by Mr.. Leigh
that besides himself, Small and Fla
herty. John White for time had
charge of the out going checklist.
Questioned as to whether Small and
FIahertv went out and returned to-
gether he said he did not know. He
did not know for what purpose they
left the ward room. He was not great
ly interested in the campaign. as he
had friends on both sides. He was not
surprised when it was found that
there we're 456 votes east in the ward
that day. He had had the checklist
used ny the Republican outside
checker In his possession since the
day after election
Several Of the ballots marked de-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-03-14

In his arms for the last time. He
rocked and cried while the nurse went
on with her work. Suddenly there
came n scream from the father, and
the nurse hurried to him.
"She is living" he said "she In liv-
ing. and | know It."
The nurse thought she saw signs OF
life. Baby was placed In her bed, hot
water bottles were applied, and violent
rubbing started the circulation. When
the doctor arrived the baby was very
much alive.
All that happened a few days ago.
Now little Laverne Is improving and
the doctor expects her to recover from
pneumonia.
"All. the time she was Sick" said
the father, 81 thought that IL could
rock, her as ! did every night she
would get better. When they said she
was dead, | believed II. But ! decided
to rock her just once more, and maybe
| am not glad that | decided to-"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-03-14
PRETTY GIRL IN BAD TANGLE
Accused Of Having Too Many Hus-
bands and Also Of Poisoning
Her Grandfather.

Rome, Ga-Pretty Mrs. Pearl Rus
sells affairs are in a decidedly tangled
condition. Following a grand jury In
v~estlgatIOn Of the poisoning OF her
grandfather, she Is held pending action
Of the grand jury. Further ~inyestlga'
ton indicates she may be a bigamlsi.
Her first husband enlisted and Is In
France. His name Is Jerry Hughes.
After his departure she married Ches-
ter Russell after a three days ac-
qualntance. They soon quarreled.
Russell was first arrested in connec-
0 with the poisoning. but 1t Is now
believed he will be released.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-03-14

himself and cleared his throat and as
sumed an air of alertness and said 1t
was a fine morning. which 1t was not,
the sky being overcast and the air
dark and chilly. Mr.. Hacket removed
his greatcoat and threw 1t on the stoop
saying:
"Deacon. you lay there. From now
on I'm constable and ready for any act
that may be necessary to maintain the
law. l can be as severe as Napoleon
Bonaparte and as cunning as Satan, IL
l have to be-"
While 1 was milking the deacon sat
on a bucket In the doorway OF the
stable and snored until l had finished.
He awoke when l loosed the COW and
the constable went back to the pasture
| with me, yawning with his hand over
| his mouth much of the way. The dea-
| con leaned his elbow on the top of
| the pen and snored again, lightly,
while l mixed the feed for the pigs.
Mr.. Hacket met us Mt the kitchen
door, where Deacon Binks said to him
"If you'll look after the boy today
I'll go home and get a little rest"
God bless yer soul, We had a busy
night" said the schoolmaster with 9
smile.
He added as he went into the house
more energy and persistence. 1t wa:
a perfect flood o. rest. 1t kept m,
awake until long after midnight"