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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-17
YOUNG SLAYER OF
STATIONER CLAIMS
WILKINS MURDER

Freehold, n. j., July l6-while a
grand jury in New York was indictins
Edward O'Brien and Erward E. Paige
for the murder of Gardiner C. Hull, =
Manhattan stationer, O'Brien today told
fellow prisoners in the county Jail here
that he killed Mrs. Julia c. Wilkins. for
whose murder her husband. DR.. Walter
keene Wilkins, was convicted.
Wilkins committed suicide in the jail
at Mineola.
The police placed no credence in
OBrien's confession of the Wilkins
murder. They declare he simply sought
to make the prisoners thing he was a
bad man.
August Deppisch, former clergyman
and partner of Mr.. Hull. was friend
of DR.. Wilkins and called upon him IN
his cell the afternoon of the day he
hanged himself. DR.. Wilkins and Mr..
Hull were acquaintance.
Dr. Wilkins protested to the last that
he was innocent of the crime and main.
tanned that his wife was slain by two
burglars whom they found ransackine
their home at Long Beach upon their
return from New York. Mr.. Hull was
killed by hammer blows upon the head
and DR.. Wilkins asserted the same sort
of weapon was used in the murder OF
his wife.
A blood-stained hammer was found
near Mrs. Wilkins body.
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SODA WATER TAX
REPEAL COMING

Washington. July 16-Repeal of
the soda-water tax was decided on
today by Republican leaders of the
House. The decision. which was
made by the Republican steering
committee, will be referred to the
ways and means committee which
Will draft a repeal measure. Some
leaders predicted that the tax which
levies an impost Of ten per cent on
SOFT drinks and ice cream would be
repealed within a month.
Investigation of the Postof1ce de-
partment was understood also to
have been discussed by the Steering
committee. without a final decision
Members however. indicated that
an inquiry was planned by the stand
ing House committee on the depart
ments expenditures headed by Rem
resentative Zihlman of Maryland.
Immediate attention. the Steering
committee decided, would be given by
the House to the two appropriation
bllis, vetoed by the president, after
which the prohibition enforce -nent
legislation would be disposed of
Legislation prohibiting foreign ships
from engaging in American coast
wise traffic also would be enacted, the
committeeman said. as we'll as the
tax repeal measures before the sum.
mer recess. which some House men,
bers have urged beginning in August,
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STARKS

c. H. Brann Of this place has DUR.
chased Of L. s. Upper Of Madison
the northerly part Of the Daniel Lee
man farm which Is located on the
northerly side of the road leading
from the Greenleaf schoolhouse to
Collins Corner.
The Village and Greenleaf schools
have both closed. The respective
teachers were Mrs. Leon Farrand and
Miss Rosalie Parsons. In the later
school two prizes were offered dur
ing the term for good department
and good Rotations. These were
won by Ervine Greenleaf and Ella
Mae Knowlton. The pupils Of the
Village school gave an entertain
ment recently. Beside the music
furnished by the orchestra those
taking part in the performance were
Raymond Locke, Eva Locke, Stephen
Sawyer. Elmer. Lucille and Doris
Locke. Kenneth Townsend. Marion
Taylor. Erma> Marden, Maurice
Locke. Ralph Fletcher. Linwood Tay-
lor. Wilfred Locke. Lena LaBrack.
There were recitations. music and
dialogues.
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BULGARIAN DELEGATION
TO ARRIVE PARIS ON 18th

Paris. July 1s.-The Bulgarian del.
egation which is to receive the allied
terms will arrive in Paris on july
20. The Peace conference has been
notified that it will comprise the fol-
lowing:
General Theodoroff, foreign min
lster. president Of the delegation; DR.
Sakaron, minister of commerce. in
oastry and labor; NJ. Ganeff, min
lister OF justice: NJ. Spanboulisky
minister OF public works: NJ. Sara
non. minister of finance.
Six councillors will be attached,
among them Professor Stephen Pa
naretoh, minister to the United States
and General Loukoff. chief of the
general staff. There will be IS per.
sons in the delegation.
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Clerks outpIay Shop Men

The Waterville Clerks defeated the
81 r. r. Shops by the score of to
in an extra inning game. There were
all kinds Of sensational catches made
by Patterson, Burrows. Conlogue, Da.
Wis and O'Brien. The Clerks scored
their first run in the fourth. when King
singled and stole second. Moore hit to
the pitcher AID King went to third
Parlin. the Clerks pitcher. singled to
right. scoring King. The next two
men went to the bench. In the seventh
the Shop men were one run behind
Derocher. the first haseman. took three
wild swings but the catcher dropped
the ball. Lawry singled. Derocher 60
ing to third. Conlogue singled to left.
scoring Derocher. The next three bat
tiers went out in order. In the eighth
Suite and AicAlary walked Davis was
out. O'Donnell to Berry. both runners
advancing. King, the next batter. who
registered two hits in the early part
Of the game. singled and scored the
two runners. King and Belanger did
the heavy hitting Of the game.
Tonight the game will be between the
Cadillacs and the c. NJ Power CO.
WEIGH. who pitched for Maine, is ex-
pected to pitch for the Power boys
The cadillacs will have Simpson or
Ivers in the box.
The summary:
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SKOWHECAN

Various towns and plantations
wess represented at the Court house
here Wednesday when assessors from
these towns end plantations met the
State assessors here. C. s. Stetson
Of Greene. W. r. Dresser and j. ].
Dearborn composed the board and
F. n. Sterling. the clerk. called the
meeting here to secure Information
TO enable them to make just eQanl-
nation Of the taxable property in
the county and to investigate charges
OF couceslment OF property from tax
alton for differentiation and Of fall
urs 70 assess property liable to tax
atien. Chairman Stetson stated that
the town rates Of taxation would be
one.third higher than last year and
attributed this increase very natur-
ally to the high cost Of everything at
the present time. The State tax. he
stated. would be one and one-half
mills higher this year than for the
past two years. The board has this
year a $4,000 appropriation for in
specting wild lands and seven crews
are now attending to this duty in
the wild land townships. The crews
began their work about the middle
@fnIppe and are to continue their
- pntl this fall. Among the
Skow61 nsheardI from either in
mony. Hs,si Dlffedeld are: Har.
-aelszs q; -Alsaas lZ.l s ~.
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FORMER SENATOR BAILEY
CHIEF COUNSEL FOR VETS

Chicago, lis, July 16-Announce-
ment that the appointment Of Jo-
seph w. Bailey of Washington, for
merly United States senator from
Texas. as chief counsel to conduct
an early fight against the prohibi-
ton constitutional amendment, and
OF the intention to oppose for re-
election Of every state legislator who
voted to ratify the amendment was
made today from the Western head
quarters of the Association Opposed
to National Prohibition. TT is lust
probable that Senator Bailey may
decidt to join forces with the at
torney general of the State of Rhode
Island" said a statement issued by
James E. Seavey. managing director
of the Association. who departed for
New York after several days Of con-
ferences with middle western men.
1t referred to the Rhode Island leg
islature's resolution directing the at
torney general to test the validity
OF the amendment in the Supreme
court.
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TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Seattle, Wn., July l6.-Feoeral lnVestls
CATION of circumstances attending the
death Of Frederick A. Dowsey. special
agent of the United States Shipping
Board. ended when coroner's jury
found yesterday that Dowsey died OF
natural causes. Major NJ. G. Game. who
has charge of the inquiry. said tonight.
New York, July Establishments
charging first degree murder were re-
turned by the grand jury today against
Edward O'Brien, the young clerk who.
the police say, has confessed to the
murder Of Gardner c. Hull. Of the firn,
Of Hull & Deppisch. and Edward Earl
Paige, a fellow clerk, who was with
O'Brien when the crime was commit
ted oBrien is being held at Freehold,
n. j., and Paige in Philadelphia. Elk
tradition proceedings will be taken 81
once by the district attorney.
Paris. July 16.-(Havas).-The Aus
trian peace delegation has sent a re-
quest to the supreme council Of the
Allies that the revictualiing Of Austria.
which was interrupted on July z. be
resumed and continued throughout Aug.
ust and September. The German peace
mission has sent the council a memor.
andum asking information concerning
the allied mission which has arrived al
Memel.
Paris. July 16.-(Havas).-Mini
ter of Finance Klotz introduced in
the Chamber Of Deputies today q bill
approving agreement with a COM
pany called the Credit National,
formed in order to facilitate repair
Of war damages.
Paris, July 16.-Premter vcnizelos
OF Greece, appeared before the Inter-
allied Council today TO discuss ques-
lions concerning Asia Minor.
Paris. July 16.-1s Is expected in
political circles in Madrid, according
10 a Havas dispatch. that the con-
servatives will form a ministry, with
Eduardo Dato as premier. Senior Da-
to formerly held the post Of premier
end foreign minister.
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RICHMOND

Daniel Stewart of Skowhegan was
weekend guest of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. r. P. Stewart.
The Richmond baseball team won a
good game from Lisbon. Z to 5, Sat-
urday at the play grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Kimball
and son Lawrence are passing the
week at Pleasant pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Tallman
arrived Saturday from Boston and
will pass the summer at their home
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Wakefield
and daughter Florence and r. N.
Given of Bowdoinham left Saturday
for a weeks automobile trip to Que
bee.
Carl Douglass, third trick operator
at the NJ. c. r. r. station, will move
his family here this week from Hal
lowell
Miss Hilda n. Eaton of Lynn, Mass,
is passing the summer with relatives
in town.
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WILSON TREATY
CONTINUED from Page one)

Shantung will be the subject Of
more discussion tomorrow in the Sem
ate, Senator Sherman. Republican, OF
Illinois. having announced he would
speak against acceptance Of the
treaty provision giving control Of the
peninsula to Japan. In this connec-
ton Senator Borah, Republican Of
Idaho. may call up his resolution ask
ing for a letter said to have been
written by Gen. Bliss. Secretary Lam
sing and Henry White protesting
against the Shantung agreement.
The resolution, which also asks
whether the Chinese delegates We're
i'ntimidated" by the Japanese, is ex-
pected to arouse bitter opposition.
The resolution Of Senator LaFol-
lette. Of Wisconsin,. Republican. ask
ing why Costa Rica was not per-
mitted" to sign the Peace treaty.
also is to be called up, and its adop-
ton without serious opposition is
predicted by it's supporters. During
the day Senator Colt. Republican,
Rhode Island expects to make a
speech declaring for the first time
his position on the League of Ma
tons. The Senate was not in ses-
sion today.
In its reading today the commit
tee made slow progress and its was
predicted that with daily meetings
the whole text will not be covered
the first by the end Of the week Still
to be read are the financial. economic
and labor sections, regarded by COM
mittee members as the most intricate
OF all.
During the day President Wilson
saw two Democratic members of the
committee, Senators Swanson Of Vlr-
ginia and Pomerene Of Ohio, and
talked over the Senate situation with
them. 1t was understood he reiterat-
ed his opposition to any reserva-
tions in ratification of the treaty.
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BOLSHEVIKI BEATEN
OFF ON MURMANSK FRONT

London. July 16-(via MontreaD-
The following communication was In.
sued by the war office today dealing
with operations on the Murmansj,
front in Russia:
ION July II FIVE hundred BoNhevixi
attacked our garrison at Tivdiya, II
miles southwest of kyapeseyga, west
Of Lake Onego. They were beaten OF
after an engagement Of an hour and
half and retreated southwark,
burning bridges.
THE encmy suffrede considerable
losses. Our pursuing forces picekd
up % dead and many wounded. We
suffered no casualties.
,'Partisans to the west of Lake
Omega attacked Bolsheviki who had
Is nded on the Shunga peninaula,
killing many Of them"
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Belgian Minister to u. S.
MarrieS New York Woman

Paris. July 17.-Mrs. Hamilton Ca
rey of New, York and Baron Emil D.
Cartier D'Machienne. Belgian minis
ter to the United States, were mar
ried here today. Hugh c. Wallace
the American ambassador. and Her
bert Hoover were among those pres
ent.
King Albert of Belgium granted
Minister D'Cartier D'Machienne the
right to resume the title of Baron
belonging to his family. which was
suspended at the time of the French
revolution. This was in recognition
OF his work in promoting friendship
between the United States and Bel
GUM.
Mrs. Carey is a daughter of joseph
Emery Dow Of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-17
BRITISH GOVT GIVES
DINNER TO PERSHING

London. July 16-The government
gave a dinner in honor Of General
John j. Pershing and his staff to-
night. 1t was essentially a military
function, the guests including Field
Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. who pre-
sided; General Sir Henry Seymour
Rawlinson. commander Of the Fifth
British Army: General Henry S.
Horne. commander of the British
army in France: Lieutenant Gener-
al William Biddell Birdwood, COM
mander Of the Australian and New
Zealand troops in France. and 9TH
er prominent British officers.
General Pershing and his staff
were presented to the King and
Queen at a garden party at Buck
ingham Palace this afternoon and
took tea in the royal enclosure. The
American ambassador. John w. Da-
Wis. and other members of the diplo-
matte corps were also presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-17

its cash assets and accounts receiv-
able. including pipes, machinery, hx-
lures, hydrants, tools and all appara-
tas owned by the company and used
or disable in supplying water to the
district. If according to the charter
the trustees fail to agree with the
Skowhegan Water Co. upon the
terms Of the purchase Of the COM
pany's property on or before Noven.
Der Of this year. the water dis
trict through its trustees will be au-
thorized to take the plant, property
and franchises as for public uses by
petition therefor through court pro-
cedures. In order to accomplish the
purposes Of this act, the water dis
trict through its trustees will be en-
powered to borrow money temporar-
lily and the board of trustees will es-
tablish the water rates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Savage Of
Somerville. Mass. formerly Of this
place 18th their children and Mrs.
Maria Lowe Of Somerville. likewise
once a resident of this place. arrived
Tuesday evening for an outing at
Lake Wesserunsett. They are to
make their home at the Burns cot.
tage while at the lake.
William B. Brown Of Madison. ap
attorney Of that place, was in town
Wednesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Snow left
Wednesday on the midday train to
visit in Auburn and later in Keene,
\. H
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SHORE LINE RAILWAY
SERVICE AT STANDSTILL.

Norwich Conn, July 1e.-The tie
up Of the Shore Line Electric rail-
way from Worcester, Mass, to New
Haven. Conn.,. was complete TODAY
The power house men are at work as
current is being provided for light
ing and manufacturing and it is kept
on the wires to make certain that
there are no breaks in the transmits
sion lines.
Local manufacturers provided mo-
tor trucks and vehicles for their en-
ployes and public service vehicles
served the rest. 1t was reported here
that power house men would meet
tonight to vote on the question of a
sympathetic strike. These men be-
long to the International Association
OF Electrical Workers.
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pITTSFIElD
Frank Emerson

Word has been received h.
the death Of Frank Eme,,.. Y
Hartland, who committed suic,s. q
drowning. His age was 70 ysss.
II months.
Mr.. Emerson was born n !,
land and for many years ,iv.s
Skowhegan. For the last f,ys =. .
he has been In poor health ana ' ="
his home here with his dau.s.
Mrs. Bertha Flint on Elm str.s. y
has had respondent spells OF ls,. y
has been watched over diligen,,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flint. He was ~
alone for only a few minutes ~. LAY s
went to the river back Of tn. n.y. Y
home and jumped in. He Ian, ~
cane and sweater on he bant =.
clue. His body was found soo, y.
ter. It is thought that this fo,,. !.
death was premeditated and th,, 4,
was waiting for an opportunity "
Emerson leaves besides his a,r..
ter with whom he resided. a h,ss
er in the West.
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Trunk Of Whiskey libelsd

Libel was filed today in the U. S.
District Court for consideration by
Judge Hale against trunk. con-
tanning 10 quarts Of whiskey. impro-
perly labeled. It was seized In Wat.
erville by Charles H. harrington,
City marshal. Jan. 8, and apparently
came from Boston. though the name
Of shipper or consignee was not at
fixed. Under the Federal code, it is
liable to connscation and the libel
has Just been fled today from the
ONCE Of the district attorney. There
was no label to show the nat;-re OF
the contents Of the trunk nor the
quantity Of what was being shipped.
Portland Express, July Is:
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CRUSADE AGAINST DRUG
TRAFFICKERS INN.

New York. July 16-Five physicians
and two druggists were held in heavy
bail for trial when they were ar
raigned before U. S. Commissioner
Hitchcock today as the first result
Of the crusade started by Federal
authorities against alleged drug
trafhkers in habit-forming durss.
Bail was fixed at $500 for DR..
Jacob Kornblum. DR.. NJ. A. Levy,
DR.. ]. H. Stern. DR.. Jacob KATE. DR..
Edward E. Girdner and Aaron Gold
burg. druggist. George F, Phillips,
the second druggist, was held in
5000 bail
The Federal campaign was REIN
forced tonight by State officials who
prepared to enforce the new state
law under which doctors are forbid
den to prescribe narcotics for any
person who has not obtained a reg.
istration card with his photograph at
tached.
The city health department esti-
mates that there are 200. 900 drug adj
diets in Greater New York and ont
Of this total only 1900 are registered
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$40. 100000 LOAN
To SWISS REPUBLIC

New York. July -1s-Negot's..y.s,,
for a loan Of $50. ooo.o 900 to sc"S 4.
to the Swiss republic throusa. 20.
sale Of bonds in this country .
been virtually completed. 1t ws ..w
ported here today. The synu. 80.
which win underwrite the issue =" .r
prises Lee. Higginson and CONF n.
Guaranty Trust Company ana
tional City Company. 49,.
1t was also ascertained that ~.
mark viii soon get a credit OF app .s,.
imateiy $4,000, 900 to finance the
chase OF goods in this country
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Brand Whitlock Nom
Committal on Possibility
becoming Ambassador

Brussels. July 16.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press.)-Brand Whitlock. the
American minister to Belgium, who
was reported to have been named as
ambassador to Italy to replace Thorn
as Nelson Page. will leave for the
United States on July 20.
Mr.. Whitlock refused to comment
on the possibility Of his going to
Italy. and gave as his reason for the
American trip that he needs a rest
after his work here during the war.
At the legation it was said that all
reports about Minister Whitiock's
promotion were entirely unofficial.
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PERSHING HON0RI
ENGLISH MEN
BY DECORATIONS

London. July 16-General Perrin,
went to the war ONCE today and m
scented Distinguished Service Medal, ,
viscount Miner. secretary for tia a
onies; Winston Spencer Churchill ~,
rotary for war: viscount Peel, Bin
Weir, director general Of aircraf, m
duction; Baron Laverforth (Andr,
.weir), former minister Of munitr.
and Felix Cassei, judge advocate N.
eral.
In presenting the medals he said as
were q token Of the appreciation O, D
American government for services 70
dered.
From the war ONCE he went 10 b
Hotel Savoy. where he was the m
Of the American Luncheon Club.
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clapp.kennsy

At the home Of Rev. Charles F. Rob-
inson Wednesday morning a quiet we'd
ding took place when Fred Clapp Of
paytona. Fla, was united in marriage
to Miss Grace Kenney of Weston.
Mass.. by Mr.. Robinson. who used the
single ring service. The couple were
attended by the brides mother, Mrs.
lois Kenney Of Weston.
Mrs. Kenney has been a frequent Wis
itor in this city. passing many sum-
paers at girls camp at Salmon lake,
and she thought this an ideal place in
which to be married.
Immediately after the ceremony the
couple lef: by automobile for Portland
10 pass a few days. after which they
will 90 to Daytona. Fla, to reside. Mr..
clapp being a prominent druggist in
that city.
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Army to Boost
Hospital Recruits

Washington. July / s.-Ths On
medical department is ;:bo II IL n
Sin an extensive campaign for \
cruits for service in the general 10
pitfalls. Authority has oeen gfven
enlist men for one year VINO nave D
mad previous military experieac
Young men in towns adjacent 10 d
my hospitals will be appealed to u
list in order that the medical eol
may be fully equipped to carry On .
work Of restoring the wounded,
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Copenhagen. July ICY the ..n
eiated Prsss).-A general strike s..
panied by rioting. has started ,n
tin. capital Of the province OF RON NO.
MIA. Prussia. according TO ADVICE. 4
Germany. The strike invoi'. a.
trades, including harbor transpof" "A
water and electric power WORKERS MI
object Of the strike 10 to secure "A
ton Of martial law in Pomerah~
other political reforms.
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OVER 5000 EMPLOYEES
OF HARVESTER co. TO
DEMAND CLOSED SHOP

Chicago. July 16.-Between 5000
and 10000 employees Of the Chicago
plants Of the International Harvester
Company are on a strike today for
a closed shop.
Officials of the company in a state
ment declared that the average hour
ly wages of the men had been in
creased ia per cent. since June. 1914.
Secretary Edward Nockels, Of the
Chicago Federation of Labor, said the
men would probably ask for 81 an
hour and A hour week in addition
to the closed shop demand.
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Mexico Offers To
Mediate in Costa Rics

San Salvador. July 14.-(Mondsy,.
Mexico has offered to mediate IN b
Costa RIGA difficulty caused by the "
olution movement from the Nicasgr
border against the government Of Pc
ident Linoco. but both Costa RIGA I'd
Nicaragua have declined the mediadr.
according to advices received here ]
is understood that President Linocc ~
expressed himself in favor Of D
friendly Intervention Of Salvador