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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05

IN THE COURT OF THE CONNl>
SIOEER FOR THE TERRITORY g
ALASKA, DIVISION NUMBER one
SKAGWAY PRECINCT.
In IN the mate mater 81 IN PROBATE
Henry Cate I CITATION ID
bowman.
The United States Of America 70 ks
Bowman, Ella Bowman, Olive 1a sSn
Henry A. Bowman. George F. Boz
man. Jennie Bowman, Leslie BovnA.:
winthrop H. Bowman. Orng.on !
Bowman. Minnie Judkins. Der; Bcv
man; Mabel Bowman Glazier. Gss'
Glidden. Carrie Sylvester. Enma c.
aid. Laura Mason. and all other hs,'
OF Heary Cate Bowman, ceeeased va
nave not heretofore in this Court and !
snese proceedings proved their nt1
ships. greeting.
BY order Of this Court YOU are herb ,,.
thirty days OF the date Of he serts
OF this citation upon you. severally, ta'
proof OF Your several heirships 10 u
estate of the said Henry Cate BoaEs.
deceased. as required by Law, or 10 y
ohd appear IN said Court. in such D,
nait, on the 18th day Of March. l' :
ociock In the afternoon. a. ne oDl.
" saiu commissioner, III the MY;
states Court House. In the c!ty III.
precinct of SkaSWay and TerrltoE :,
AiAaka. at which time the heirshp v
the estate Of the said Henry Cate Bs'
man. deceased. will be adjud!cated.
IN testimony WheFeof ] have heFeui !,
set my hand and aflxed the sea- =,
tne Probate Court this 3rd day o. y
SEAL OF THE PROBATE COURT
JOSEPH ]. r. WARP
commissioner and ex-officio P3es'
Judge.
II. B. LIE FENRt
Attorney fer George W. Dillon. ADJ
istFstor. Juneau, Alaska.
Earse publication January l. ~
;snlthun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05

An ice wall has for the past month
been forming on Old Orchard beach
that promised to reach the size Of
that two years ago. when it extended
from Saco river to the Scarboro riv-
err, about five miles. and was from 10
to Is feet high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05

print paper Is too scanty for COM
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05

The outlines Of some of the cellars
of the homes of the first settlers in
Phippsburs may yet be seen on the
old James T. Morse farm. The first
town meeting on the west side of the
Kennebec river, after Georgetown
was divided, was held in the old
meeting house at Pleasant cove, on
the same property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05
DO You Know?
What is q political party?


.. What is party government?
3. Through what machinery do
parties work?
4. Why is this machinery neces-
sary?
5. What is the usual history of
third parties?
s. What is the platform?
Z. Where are the party issues and
principles expressed?
S. What are the sources OF evil in
campaign funds?
9. What is the independent vot-
err"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA FOR
New York. g. 40p. m. TAOS p. N.
Boston. "a OF am. 6l5a.m.. .. IS am. iloil
am. e m g. 40p.m. "A. O5 p m, ,lo.j 5pI
Portland, 4Ol am. rs. liam. g Sc u. loll
am. "a. 46p m. So. 40p.m.. 4. o5 n; 5Spa
Rockiand. 36.l5 a. n. 1895 a M. = @
Bath. '6.l5 a. m. 1896 a. m. VOL a u
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Lewiston. f6 a. m. 70. sc a. n, tl0.ll Il,
ii05 p. m, sl0.5J p. m.
So Gardner. i6.I5a.m.. 1886 an. no. ar
i2.46 p. m. IS. 40 p. m. Isl 2 n. %io55 p L
Gardner. f4.Ol a. m. 1915 a. II, . 80 Z
sle1l a. m. n. 46 p. M. f3.4o p. m. 'i-o5 Pc
Ills p. m. s1055 p. m.
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TAG p. m. $40 p. m. t4.o5p. n. '1!1pH-
WaterviiIe. II .osa. M. 81. 81 am. Il. 3oa 7 ~
an. il2 .iOp-m-. = 50 p-mcs3o7p.T .''.1e'z.
Si,owhesan. 1880 a M. f2.53 a, m.
Belfast, 1850 a. m. t2.53 p. M
Harmony. i2.53 p. NJ
Dover and Foxcroft. f2.S p m
Bangor & Aroostook Points. tl.03 a. Il, ~
a. m. ti2. 40 p. m.
Bangor. II .o3 In. ll.s2 an. " 30au, @a
am. fI240p.m-. u 50 pm. 50 o. {, -'1Soan
Bar Harbor. t2.D am. tl:.40 p. m.
Calais and PASSPORT. 80 e. N. III 40p q
St John. II 03 q N.
: Daily. Daily. except Sundav,
Sunday only. daily. c1crp, sicnday
d. C. DOUGLASS. NJ. L. HARRIS,
IL 60 10 Federal Manager. CenI Passeus1A'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05
Mystsry eelved

He' ssse wsre red. and she explained
tnat she had beer 20 vesdin. -,
always cry more at a wedding thar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05

Our bright eyed friend. Bart next-
door, delightfully."- informs US that We
made an error in our Monday Maine
Gossip column in saying that there
are three more Sundays in February,
where there are really four more. We
acknowledge our mistake and are
thankful for the interest shown. Bart
adds more strength to our story for
we can say the month starts on Sun
day. ends on Sunday. and there are
five Sundays in the entire month.
Pine Tree State now living in an
other state is wanted by the Maine
Centennial Celebration Committee,
the headquarters of which are at
Portland. in order that an invitation
to the Centennial celebration may be
sent to him or her. Over 900 600 sons
and daughters Of Maine are now re-
siding elsewhere and every one of
them should come home and help cell
citrate.
The following was passed along by
one Of the Sanctum girls, evidently in
an attempt to get after" someone's
cooking ability-but. never mind, If
the ground hog prediction comes true.
We know somebody who wanted TO
celebrate ground hog day in the most
approved manner. He did. He fried
a pan of sausages until they lost their
identity and became as sticks Of gra-
phite or, charcoal. II is said that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05

The smells that issue from en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05
Rather Speiled the eW...

There vas company for hreakfa.. ma
sister. wishing to look her bent. donr.S
: ntt'e lacy breakfast cap and pretty
n.te nesiisee. As che appeared in the
doorway Of the dining room little
oFotner crtef "O-a-h look. She ia All
decorated upf' ."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-05
Light and Ai,y
Bound 60 De!

Bound 20 D.!
lent . book to him:
He lent II to . friend:
Ths TREND may take a within
The favor to extend.
He'll lend Il to another.
His sister or hia brother.
A No one O these days, maybe.
MY book viii be lent to mel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
REBEL CABINET

Naco Sonora May 4-Leaders OF
the revolutionary movement in
Northern Mexico met here today TO
name a cabinet for the provisional
government. Governor Adolfo De
La Huerta OF Sonora has been made
provisional president until man TO
succeed him van be selected by the
governors Of the various revolving
states.
Gen. P. Elias Gales was named
minister Of war. Gen. F. Serano. chief
of staff. and Gen. Salvador Alva-
RADIO minister OF finance
Gen. Pasqual Ortez Rubio. gov
ernor ofthe state of Michoacan, will
be invited TO become minister Of
communications. which viii give
him control OF the railroads. tele-
graph and telephone lines OF the
country controlled by the new gov
eminent.
Governor Enrique Estrada. con-
stitutionai governor OF Zacatecas.
will be invited 10 become minister
Of agriculture.
The revolutionIsts contemplate
asking Alberto PAM. Mexican min
lister TO France under President Car
rama to me minister of industry
and commerce. The appointment
OF PAM. however. would be subject
10 his acceptance of the revolution
airy plans and ideals. PAM once
held the portfolio Of industry and
commerce in the Mexican cabinet.
Other cabinet members Will be
decided upon~-in a few days by the
revolutionary governors, II was
said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
Shoe Manufacturer
Long Insists His
Profits Were Modest

Washington. May 4.-Rcplving TO
charges that ne had made excessive
profits on war contracts, Richard II.
Long, heHd Of the R. H. Long Com
pany, birmingham. Mass. shoe man
ufacturers testified to-day before
House war investigating committee
that his company received less than
two. per cent. profit on contracts ag-
gregatng more than $4,000. 900.
Mr.. Long, who appeared at his own
request 10 answer previous test imony
before the committee. further declar-
ed that his company saved the gov
eminent s4,07Lo00 through lower
bids for leather and textile supplies.
He presented figures 10 show that
the company's profits We're $4O2. 900.
which he said, was $1.965,7 700 less
than normal ten per cent profit.
Our income IN 1916 the year be-
fore the war" Mr.. Long asserted.
was greater than Our annual income
from war contracts in 1917 and 1918.
In addition we LOST orr regular bus
mess and we still are handicapped
by being tied up with a large amount
OF war materials on hand"
Presentation of statistics on the
company's war business was followed
by lengthy questioning of the wit
nesses by Chairman Graham. who
later asked that the concerns books
for the war period be furnished the
committee, Mr.. Long complied with
the chairTnan's request.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
Textile Heads
Consider Demands
Workers in n. England

Boston. May 4.-The demands for ad-
vanced wages for cperatif es IN the tex
tile industry in New England were the
subject of consideration by several
groups Of mauufac. urers today.
President William ID. Wood of the
American Wooden Co, stating that no
demand ma been made directly upon
him as vet. ind Gated that the employees
OF the company would receive an adj
vance if other interests IN the industry
granted the demands.
The National Association of Wool
Manufacturers, comprising most of the
other wool manufacturing interests IN
the country, is to take action on the
demands through its executive commit
tee in a few days, Secretary Paul T.
Cherington stated. The National As
sociation Of Cotton Manufacturers.
which received an Identical demand
from the United Textile Workers OF
America. has no voice in labor or wage
questions according TO a statement by
its secretary. Rufus Wilson. and re-
ferred the matter TO lis Individual men,
beers.
The United Textile Workers demand
an advance of III per cent for ail textile
operatives. the AmaIgarnated Textile
Workers of America have announced
that they would support demands ny
their constituent unions for 50 per
cent. increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
House Resolution
on failing of Irish
Cabled to Lloyd George

washington, May IA cablegram
signed by IS members Of the House. pro-
testing against Imprisonment without
arrangement or trial Of persons arrest
cd III Ireland for political offenses was
sent today TO Premier Lloyd George
and the British Parliament.
The message said:
With the profound conviction that
further wars anu acts of war should
be avoided. and believing that whole
sale arrests without arrangement or trial
disturb the peace and tranquility of a /.
people, are destructive of human rights
anu are at variance with that principe
Of liberty which Is embodied in the
United States Constitution IN the pro
vision that no person should De -depriy-
ed of life, liberty or property without
due process OF law, the undersigned
members of Congress of the United
States of America protest against fur.
Their imprisonment without ar-aiEnrnenr
or tr2al of persons resident in Ireland
arrested for acts of a political nature.
ana we ask in the spirit Of American
freedom and love of Justice. out of our
fr1enultness to the peoples OF England
and Ireland, and in the name of inter
national peace, that, hereafter. IL ar
rests based upon acts Of 4 political na-
ture are made in ireland. by color OF.
any form Of authority. the right OF trial
shall without unreasonable delay be nc
corded 10 the accused
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
Post Asks to Be
Heard on Alien
Deportation Cases

Washington. May 4-Assistant Score
tary Of Labor Post wrote Chairman
Campbell of the House rules committee
today protesting against the closing of
It's investigation of his official conduct
IN alien deportation proceedings without
giving him an opportunity TO be heard.
Mr.. Post charged that the House I'M
migration committee had withheld i'm
portant and impartial testimony which
is believed TO be favorable to me- in
presenting a review of some cases in
which he has made decisions. Further,
he wrote that his official Judgment,
save for criminal violation of law. may
be challenged only by Impeachment"
up TO this time" he said. little or
nothing of a truly evidential nature has
been produced before the rules commit
tee. The only exhibits laid before YOU
contain, with possibly Two or three ex-
captions, nothing save parts of the REG
ords Of the department of labor retail
ing 10 particular cases which have
officially acted upon. The conclusions
which / am charged with responsibility
for IN such cases are not discovera BILE
upon records now before you. Further
more. in many instances there are IN
ciuded in the records before you, as If
for conclusive effect, unverified state
rnents proceeding from persons who,
under the law, are not charged with
their making
After receipt Of the letter Chairman
Campbell reiterated that the commit
tee did not intend % cilll Mr. Post as n
witness, but tilat he would be heard
whenever he presented himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
Resume of Case

Mrs. Otterson was placed on trial
On April 26. The murder With which
she was charged was committed at
the family home in Eooksett on the
night Of November 9. last. her
brother in law, Maurice. who but re-
Gently had returned from overseas
being shot to death vheE in The
house with Mrs. Otterson only. Mrs.
OtIerson's husband anu his parents
had left the house early IN the eve
ming for shopping trip 70 Manches-
ter anu, according TO their testimony.
had expected to be joined in that city
later in the evening by Mrs Otter
son ana Maurice fer a theatre parrt-y,,
When Maurice was killed neigh
bUrs and the police were summoned
by Mrs. Ottersons screams, and
found the curtains drawn. the inter
ior bearing the appearance of having
been rausacked and Mrs. Otterson
pale and dishevelled. She told them
thar two burglars had entered the
house, thrown a sweater over her
head 70 prevent an outcry and one
had held her TO the floor.
His companion. sine said. rarsacked
the house, encountered her brother IN
Jaw and killed hiIn. and the men made
their escape II an automobile
The state claimed that the story of
the robbery was a hoax and that Mrs
Otterson herself committed the murder.
although no motive for the deed was
suggested
No trace Of the alleged burglars was
ever found, although there was men
lion in the testimony Of the tracks Of
an automobile being seen near the house
and garage keeping IN Boscawen, a
nearby town. that night sold gasoline 10
two men VINO drove hurriedly up in an
automobile
Mrs. Otterson was first held on sus-
picion and then released. but suhse-
quently was arrested ana indicted by the
grand jury She was formerly a nurse
and for several years before making
her home in HookseIt resided with re!a-
tires in Springfield. Mass The Jury
oNSt4fltd tlOuIS S@llU ia minutes IN
reaching its decision and filed N 20
announce the verdict at 1e55 P. II.
eastern standard tine).
Mrs. Otterson was summoned when IL
was announced the jury was ready 70
report and entered the courtroom srni!-
ing family. She was accompanied by
her husband. her mother, Mrs Harriet
Loynes Of Springfield. Mass. and her
muther-in-law, Mrs. John I. Otterson Of
Hooksett. When the verdict was an
nounced she staggered and her eyes
filed. but she quickly regainei her COM
posure.
The jury was Immediately discharged
and Mrs. Otterson was given Ter liberty.
She was surrounded by friends eager TO
congratulate her and was kissed by the
three members Of her family present
The four then thanked the Jurors indi-
viduaily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
McAdoo Doubts His
Ability to Swing
job of President

New York. May A letter from
William G. McAdoo asserting that
while ne, was not Interested in the
political fortunes Of any man. least
Of all himself, the welfare Of the
American people alone should deter
mine the choice Of the next Presi-
dent. was made public tonight ny
John MCMurray, secretary OF the
Metal Trades Council Of Brooklyn.
Mr.. McAdoo's letter was written in
reply to 4 communication from Mr..
McMurray enclosing a resolution
adopted recently by the council en-
dorsing the former secretary of the
treasury for President and express
ing faith that if elected he would
give a square deal to everyone and
harrnonize every element of the peo-
pie into a united body.
I doubt most seriously" Mr.. Nc
Adoo wrote, that I possess the
qualifications required to meet the
exactinE requirements Of the present
situation. Notwithstanding your gen
erous endorsement. l am not inter
ested in the political fortunes of any
man least of all myself; but I am
deeply interested. as every patriotic
man must be. in the welfare of the
American people. and If is their well
fare alone that should determine the
choice of the next President We
must not. in our consideration of the
personalities of candidates lose our
perSDpCJiva Of Fundamental nrJpri-
pies
Mr.. McAdoo closed by urging all
organizations of labor TO assert
themselves energetically, Intelligent
~ and unitedly against the re-estab-
lishmenr Of reaction and in favor of
those progressive, human and pow
erful forces which truly express the
interests Of the masses Of the peo-
Pile"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
KIEV NEARLY IN
GRASP OF POLES

Warsaw, May 4-tBy the Associat-
ed Press)-The Poles gradually are
closing in upon Kiev, notwtthstand-
ing the resistance Of the Bolshevik
infantry and artillery. Reports re-
ceived here today indicate that the
Poles are from So TO 45 kilometers
from Kiev at several places.
It is asserted that the defenders
of Kiev are denoralized but that the
front line of the Reds is being forced
to fight as the rear guard made up
of Chinese ulercenaTies. and is shoot
ing down all those Reds who retire
without orders 10 do SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
House Committee
Opposes Increase
Second Class Rates

Washington. May 4.-The House post
office committee today went on record
as opposed to the automatic increases
in second class mail rates to become
effective this and in the next two years
Final action on n substitute measure
was deferred, however, by the commit
tee.
As 4 substitute for the bill introduced
by Representative Tess. Republican.
Ohio. al the request Of the American
Newspaper Publishers Association. the
committee adopted a motion offered by
Representative Madden. Republican. H.
linois TO Tx a fiat charge of ii cents
pound ON reading matter, and from.
to Il cents TO d cents on advertising
Committeeman legisated that this ac-
ton, taken by a vote of To 6. killed
The Tess bill
Later the committee decided TO :
that the Madden substitute would re-
main on the table as unfinished business
and subject to future action. Mr.. Mad
den said he expected 10 have Anal
committee vote soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
CARRANzA'S POWER WAVES
TOLD TO QUIT BY ADVISERS
REBEL HEADS name CABINET
General Gonzales. Strongest Supporter
of Carranza, Joins Revolutionists Council
Of Officers Advises President to Resign :
May Is Named as Limit in Ultimatum-
titude of Military Leaders Probable Reason
for Inability to Cope with Rebel Forces
NEAR END REGIME

washington. May General
-,4bo Gonzalez long regarded by
--srza as MS staunchest support
had 7oIned in the revolution, ac-
.e-r;ug 70 advices today through
o.so,aI channels. He was few miles
AT Of The Mexican Capitol yester-
ler n Command of two regiments
ID, Federal troops and had severed
so.b railway lines extending to Vera
c-uz.
mother report received here
-,~ourn unofficial channels was that
t..c, military officers whom Carranza
s,,-,r,oned N council d few days ago.
,,sd s1upln1nented their advice TO him
-, -esign. with an ultim2tum liking
Nav : as the limit for mis- tenure OF
g.t>a.
The reported determination OF the
~ .i,s.I,- group TO force hun out of
ice would 20 far, officials here be-
g.vc. % account for the failure that
r--~arza mad met in getting under
way any offensive campaign. To date
-rs evolution mas moved forward
without a battle and the report men
.f.r.r- he ult.matum. added that his
rl.taIT advisers were determined
not o follow a course that would in
vitality nvoive the country IN a long
-rurre aued with danger of foreign
implications.
NaeH Gonzalez disappeared from
M,xlao civ government officials
hare are said 20 have professed ig-
aors rc. rs 70 his whereabouts, but
Il secrecy rs 20 his movements was
'omored When he joined Manuel
iJEzalez. commanding Il Federal
.orre near Los Revos. This meeting
vas followed, by the Immediate uLl-
-4tcu 9f the force as a revolving
-l-, After cutting the railroads
ierEciez ana his force are said to
have moved toward the state of
'atnia wnerc 4 strong force OF M
-.-a ~"a=1.lv announced their sup
.lr i ~ rebellion.
IoGZIeZ VINO was the leading op-
1rart ~ 0bre~on for the presidency
.a--. ambassador Bcnillas entered as
candidate. ranferred with Obregon
as. ae.ola QhreEon fled from the
-ptu where ne WIS being held an
-l1rt~ni wItncss in a case brought
gains, General Cejudo for sedition.
'T'r 10 tIat conference had been
=.a between 0hregon, Gonzales and
i1c.-4s Al which, II was announced,
5'1,ll-s mas been urged ~ both Oh
aron ana Gonzales to- JON them in
Withdrawing their three candidates.
The Interest," Of harmon Bonillas'
@t1sf. was followed by the revolt IN
NunlIa ana The 1ight OF OhreCon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-05
MRS. 0TTERS0N FREE
NOT GUILTY MURDER
OF BR0THER-|N-LAW
By Senator Lodge at
Chicago in June
in Congress unani-
NOUS in Choice of Bay State Lead
err as Temporary Chairman -
Many Questionnaires Received on
Paramount issues

Washington, May 4-Senator Lodge
Of Massachusetts IS TO be temporary
chairman Of the Republican National
convention at Chicago. and Will de-
liver the keynote speech. according
to Republican leaders in Congress
who have conferred recently with
Chairman Hays Of the Republican
National committee.
Republicans in Congress are said 20
have been virtually unanimous in
urging tbs selection of Senator Lodge
by the committee on arrangements
which will meet al Chicago May 10.
No contest over the Craftsmanship IS
anticipated. although some friends
OF Senator Hiram johnson have been
urging consideration of Senator
Borah of Idaho. and reports have
reached here that former Senator
Beveridge Of Indiana also aspired 70
the Craftsmanship.
Republican Platform pronounce
ments will be considered here May
IS by the general platform commit
tee appointed by Chairman Hays.
Many ques1ionnaires on paramount
issues nave been turned IN by the
platform committee and others. At
the conference here II is expected
TO outline some of the general prin-
ciples at least, to be recommended -
the Chicago committee on resolutions.
Although May % also has been
set for a meeting of the Republican
National committee at Chicago 20
take up the contests OF delegates
from a number Of states, Chairman
Hays was urged while here this week
10 postpone the meeting. Prominent
Republicans here said they felt con-
idenr that the meeting would be put
over until June l. In urging post
ponement the Republican leaders
told M. Hays that several senators
on the national committee and others
who desire TO attend probably would
be held here during the week of May
IS by the peace resolution and i'm
portant legislation.