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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
Whats Wrong with Jitney Submarine.

What's. Wrong with Jitney Submarine.
The Popular Science Monthly anu
Worlds Advance in its November Is
sue, makes some pertinent CRITICISMS
OF the baby submarine which has
become the subject of a. heated con.
troversy between. Henry Ford ana
Prof. Herschel c. Parker. who ex-
posed Doctor Cooks North Pole ana
Mount Mckinley claims. the critic
says: fs = III :.
Last April Professor Parker applied
for patents covering inventions emood-
led in a submarine, to be thirty TO
forty feet long, to carry one torpedo
crew Of two men, and to be propelled
through the water b. a gasoline motor
at the rate Of forty miles an hour
The idea of running a submarine
under water with a gasoline motor IS
feasible, and has already been DONE
In the earlier days of submarine con-
struction Simon Lake equipped num-
fber Of his boats with gasoline motors,
but finally abandoned them for un-
der-water work In favor of the storage
I cell. Most Of the boats in which
gasoline engines were used were
equipped so that, while submerged, air
was drawn into the engine through
tubes or pipes which stuck out OF the
water like periscopes. Automatic
valves were arranged so that the tube
could be quickly closed in case the
opening of the pipe became submerged.
When the tube was closed, the engine
could run for a. short time on the air
contained in the boat or in compressed
| air bottles. g,
7 One great objection to Professor
Parker's plan is that he admits the
probability of having to use an engine
| which would develop about three thou
sand horsepower. Conceding that such
a motor might be developed, the
amount of air it would consume in a
few minutes would be enormous, and
it is doubtful if compressed air could
be carried in. sufficient quantities in a
boat OF this kind to permit of the en-
CINE running in case the air intake
pipe became submerged.
+ Another great difficulty is in dis
posing of the exhaust gases. When
| the air intake pipe is running above
water, the exhaust gases may easily be
lied out to the surface of the water
through similar tube. If the boat
We're able to run submerged, the ex-
haust gases would cause a stream of
bubbles which would leave a very no.
! ticeable- wake on the surface Of the
water. With this as guide, it would
i,he an easy matter for swift destroy
err to follow and sink the submarine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

T. Charles c. Hopkins. clerk OF the SUI
preme court at Lansing, Mich, is the
Oldest employe of the state in point OF
continuous service, having held his
present position for, SO years. Clerk
Hopkins is also the only clerk thu su
prene court has had since the court
was given power to appoint its clerk.
Nine. Caillaux. the French EXPIRE
nnier's wife, lately acquitted OF the
charge Of numbering M. Calmette, il
finding in the war an opportunity OF
escape from a position which must
have been, after all, very trying. even
though the jury acquitted her. She Is
now in. command Of q nursing corps
It the rear of the main French army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
A Submarine Baseball Diamond.

The sign, mo Game, Wet Groundta
may have had it's origin on the unqa
baseball diamond Of ketchlhi
Alaska, which is covered by eight t1
of water twice a day. The mountan
rise sheer above the Pacific Oceans
the little harbor of Ketchikan,
there is not a single level spot ofN
ficient area to lay out background
But the Alaskans are true Amet'
cans in their love of the national spot
so at low tide they laid out their bast
ball diamond on the smooth, hard
packed sand of the ebbed beach. TN
placid water. sheltered by the chain d
mountainous islands, rises and falh
almost imperceptibly. and the base
lines need no more attention than tn
average tennis court.
The sand is hard and does not shos
the mark Of footprints. Although Y
dries very quickly. Of course, slldiil
base runner never raises much OF I
cloud Of dust. The boat pier, va
above the high water mark, provids
bleachers for the enthusiastic resident
of Ketchikan who come down to TN
waters edge to see the local Ty Cob
slug a three Dagger splashing into ~
water at the edge of the field.-Tr
American Boy. ,.,,.f
JOURNAL. WANT ADS
BRING RESULTS
TOW @ME ANN III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
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FAIRFIELD

The third break to happen between
Tuesday evening and Wednesday
morning occurred at the home Of 9
High street resident. when the bur-
glar gained entrance by a window. The
invader gained access to the cellar
ard pantry not going to any other part
of the house, and he took away with
him a small amount Of cooked food.
There have been number Of small
breaks in town within the past few
weeks, and the burglar in almost every
instance took some eatabies. AS they
have been hunting mainly for food it
is the .supposition of many that they
are tramps who are quite thick in this
locality at the present time. -
A rehearsal of the officers of Mer-
rymeeting. Chapter,-O. E. S., will be
held on Friday evening at 7,30 o'clock
and full attendance is desired. The
rehearsals are in anticipation Of the
annual inspection which will. take
place in the near future. On Wednes-
day the school of instruction. for the
Order Of Eastern Star was held at
Skowhegan. The Fairfield ladies to
attend were Mrs. William ]. Ford, Mrs.
Lloyd Sykes. Mrs. James Flewelling,
Mrs. Howard Wyer. -s =,t4.
The Christmas, Club will be enter
tanned Friday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. Lloyd Sykes, lower Main street.
The annual parish supper OF the
Universalist church will be held Fri
day evening at the church dining room,
and the members Of the church : are
cordially invited to be present. At the
close Of the supper the annual parish
meeting will be held. One Of the more
important subjects to be discussed will
be the appointing Of new minister Tor
the Fairfield church.
The members Of, the Priscilla EN-
broidery Club were guests Thursday
afternoon Of Mrs. Walter Smell at her
home on. Osborne street. The ladies
passed the time in sewing and light
refreshments were served by the hos
tess. The next meeting will be held in
week.
The Needlecraft Sisters were guests
Thursday afternoon of Mrs. Bertha
Clifford at her home on West street.
The funeral services Of the late Au-
gustus Parker Thayer. who passed
away Sunday took place Wednesday
afternoon from his late home at West
Benton. Rev. c. o. Perry of the Fair
field Methodist church conducted the
services. Interment was at Maplewood
cemetery at Fairfield. The bearers were
James Warren, George Wynnan. Allen
Thurston and Arthur Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Cook returned
Thursday evening from. an automobile
trip to Presque Isle, where they visit
ed relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Emery
Cook Of Waterville were also with
them.
|. Mrs. Annie Cleveland Of skowhegan
passed Thursday in town with friends
and relatives. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Higgins are
moving their family and household
goods from the Haskell house on o.
borne street. to the house on upper
Main street owned by George Fairfield.
Mrs. Annie Cushing. who has been
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Grin A.
Learned, Lawrence avenue. FOR the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

1t was definitely decided at meet
ing Of the committee on streets and
the mayor Thursday to cover the top
Of the old reservoir in the square with
reinforced concrete This with the con-
crete roadway above it will make an
absolutely permanent job and one that
will last as long as the city stands.
The costs will be only about the same
or less than 1t would be to fill the big
hole there and the reservoir will be
left for use in case it should ever
be needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Another large shipment Of cartridge
paper to the du Pont Powder Company
was made from this city Thursday. 1t
is reported that large contract has been
secured and that the paper is to go for
ward once week. It is sent by express
and is packed in large boxes that are ex-
ceptionally heavy to handle and the en-
ployes do not look forward to it's arrival
with any great degree OF pleasure. r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
81 KILLED AND 81 80. .
SERIOUSLY INJURED IN.
EXPLOSION IN PARIS.

=. Paris. Oct. p, 80 A.. M.-Thirty-sev-
en- people were killed and. 81 others
were seriously injured. some OF them
so badly that they may die. in the .ex-
plosion which wrecked factory yes.
terday in the Rue De Tolbiac. accord
ing to the latest casualty list. The
explosion resulted when workman
accidentally dropped a grenade while
an auto-truck was being loaded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Inc members of Havelock Lodge,
knights of Pythias. are to give a stag
party next Monday evening at which
members and invited friends will be
present. Members of the lodge can Sc
cure tickets for friends at the Jones
drug store t'..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
NlNSL0W

o.. Mr.. and Mrs. w. n. Osborne of Fair
field We're guests; Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. j.. H. .Bail&..f >H h.. -.'e .5
A party consisting of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Hopkins and son Edward, Mrs
Thompson and. Miss. Robe. of New
Sharon, were callers Tuesday at f. w.
Towle's. =,
The well drilling machine was moved
Wednesday. from J. H. Bailey's to Mrs.
J. H. Bragg's. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

The funeral Of the late Mrs, Allil
Heron was held from her late home
On High street Thursday afternoon. Rev
Henry c. Turner Of the Pleasant streaa
Methodist church officiating. The in.
torment was at Pine Grove. The bear.
ers we're Frank Boal0sky. Leroy Jack.
son. Frank McCaulip and Fred Penny.
Two solos we're sung by Miss MeyefStt
Shackford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Justice Cornish, Norman l.. Bassett
Of Augusta and Fred Foss Lawrence
Of Skowhegan will be the principal
speakers at the Colby day exercises
Friday evening. There will be the usual
apples, good music and the prize
songs will be sung. 60
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Manager Pooler and his State
League Bowling team went to Angus
ia Thursday afternoon to open the
league season in that city. The mem
bers of the team went determined to
start the season with a win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

District Deputy asanger N. Annis of
the Grand Lodge Of Masons and party
went to Getchelps Corner Thursday
evening where Mr.. Annis installed the
officers of the Masonic lodge of that
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

In view of the menace and horror of
this world war, which surrounds our
country, and of the failure of the Chris.
tan church to prevent it, or to stop it.,
what shall America do? Shall we arm or
shall we pray? Rev. Frank L. F,halen
will speak on this theme at the Unitarian
church on Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Owing to the large number of stu
dents at the North Grammar school an
extra teacher has been added. Miss
Katherine Prince, graduate of the
Gorham Normal school, having been Sc
lected to take division of one of the
grades, thus taking ID out of a room
where there was overcrowding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

The Colby football management Is to
have reserved seats for the Bowdoin
game, all the seats in the grandstand
will be numbered and they can be Sc
cured at Ervin's store in advance of the
game This will enable people to get
seats without having to 30 an hour
ahead Of time. The checking Of reserved
:seats ID a new feature at Colby games
and: II it Is successful this time Will
doubtless be continued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

The members Of the free Baptist
church will tender a reception to their
pastor, Rev. John r. Thurston. at the
church Friday evening. A fine program
has been arranged and 1t is expected that
all the members and friends Of the
church will call to meet the pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Knight of White
Rock. who have been visiting with rela-
tives in the city, have gone to Spring
field where they will visit for a time be-
fore returning home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shannon of Phil
adelphia who were in the city to attend
the Lander-Webber wedding, returned
home Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

The marriage intentions of William
Holmes Of Winslow and! Miss eatrice
Arbour Of this city were placed on
file at the city clerks office Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Bill" Meanix, the former Colby star
hurdler, has left college and gone into
business in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Willard Fitzgerald left Thursday
morning on his annual hunting trip to
Tong Lake. He expects to be away
TOR three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. W., H? Gannett of Au-
gusta were in the city Thursday as
the guest Of their daughter, Mrs. D.
B. Cragin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Hon. Charles F. Johnson was in
Lewiston Thursday, where he spoke a,
a meeting in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

The Fort Halifax Lodge OF Odd Ladies
will hold their regular meeting at the
knights of Pythias hall, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Tobey Of Nortf
Fairfield were the guests of friends IL
the city Thursday. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Mrs. w. J. Lanigan and her two sis
tiers will leave Sunday on a trip to
California. They expect to be gone all
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Frank n. Smith of Portland was
business caller in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

There was a clean slate in the mu-
nicipal court Friday, the first day for
the week that this was the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Wallace e. Spencer left Thursday on q
several days trip to Jackman and yicin
'ty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

George H. Simpson has gone up the
Somerset on hunting trip of several
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Stanley Reynolds o
Boston are the guests Of relatives in tn
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
The Journal
III Nezv York

L. : ~ a.
To hundreds of Maine people who have transferred k
residence not their allegiance to distant states the Journal
is still the "tie that binds"
The Journal takes the following testimonial be repre-
sentative of that part of its circulation which the met
ropolitan centers:
A native of Maine, longtime resident
of New York State, says
"The Journal is one of the most welcome pa
pers that enters my Long Island home. The strik
ing headlines often call my attention to important
matters of general that I had entirely over -
" looked in my metropolitan daily; while the COL
umns devoted to Maine Gossip are always full Of
incidents. of special interest to sons of Maine
well as Of keen enjoyment to the general reader"
TO those Of you who still make Maine home there CA
come considerable satisfaction in knowing that Journals
faithful regard for home it's
foreign news places it among the mos welcome" of papers
lin city the size of New York.
To those also who that they are getting more news
BY buying Boston New York paper this testimonial
|refutation.
. kennebec Journal Go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Miss Mary Crane of Dedham is tn,
guest Of friends in the city for a few
days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

: Frank vashon went to Jackman' Thurs
day on business trip Of several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Mr., and Mrs. John Stobie of Madi-
son are visiting with relatives in the
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Mrs. Roy Pennell of Pittsfield is visit
Ing with friends and relatives in the city
for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Consult Krutzky for expert hair
work. See ad.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

:. Court America, Foresters OF America,
are to give whist party and dance at
their hall on Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
VASSALBORO
Gard Of Thanks

Gard OF 7 hanks
We wish to EXPRESS our thanks to
our friends ane .neishbors for their
kindnesses during our recent bereave-
ment. ar 7FdHr .'
MR.. 4. "A. GILBERT AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

y. 3. Barstow was ig Augusta Thurs
day on business for the day. "a $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

H. W. Hamlin returned. THURSDAY
morning from business trip to Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
FOOTBALL PRACTICE
AT C0BURN AND w. H. S.

football practice at Coburn Thursi
day afternoon was discontinued only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

....,.-~ Factories on the Farm ;.
The Charlotte Observer, speaking Of
new. features in farming operations in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

Professor Henry W. Brown of the
English department left Thursday af-
ternoon for Hartford. Conn.,. where he
will deliver an address at the Con-
necticut State Y. M. c.. A. convention.
to be held Friday and Saturday OF
this week. Professor Brown will speak
three times during the assemblage,
and is given very important place
on ,the program. ,..,..
George F. Snow, ex-'14. was calling
on friends on the campus a short time
Thursday.
Due to the fact that the cross coun'
try men have been out working very
hard all this week, Coach Cohn decided
to give the men little rest Thursday
and did not call for any practice. The
usual training. however, will be re-
sumed on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
COLBY COLLEeE
Plans All Ready for Colby Day
Fine Program Is Arranged
In Both of College
Divisions
FOOTBALL PRACTICE
=. CAMPUS CHAT

Professor Libby presided at chapel
In the absence Of President Roberts.
who is busily engaged in making final
preparations for Colby day. Profess
SCR Libby spoke on the events Of the
coming holidays. There are some fine
speakers promised for the. big rally
Friday evening in the gymnasium and
according to ancient custom. Mackin-
tosh Reds will be strongly in. eti-
dence. which latter report was receiv-
ed with great ovation by the students
The band and glee club will be on
hand. while the cheering section will
make the old gym resound with lite
cheers and yells. for the football team
which faces Bowdoin on Saturday.
College exercises closed Thursday at
4 o'clock, and the rest of the week
will be observed as holidays, where
Colby will be the topic of the day.
Mark Thompson spoke again at chap
ei Thursday and in the afternoon ne
lead the men behind tho band out ia
the field. where they chcercd the
team. -
The program for Colby day In the
women's division has finally been
completely arranged, and their part
in this annual celebration will doubt
less be deserving of all sorts Of cred
it. On Friday afternoon at O'CLOCK
the exercises will be opened by the
annual Sophomore Freshman basket
ball game This year, Miss Helen Blu
ker will lead the Sophomore team
while Miss Lillian Dyer will be cap
tain of the Freshman Ave. After the
game. the guests will adjourn to the
hall, where open house will be OBJ
served, and the Juniors will have
charge Of the entertainment from the
hours Of to 5, when tea will be
served by the ladies of the third class
This will give an excellent oppor-
tunity for the guests to go over the
hall and see in what a fine place the
girls are situated for their college
work. At 7.30, the party will move on
to the spacious dining hall, where the
Seniors will furnish very unique en-
tertainment in the form of living pic
lures, which they have spent much
time in preparing and which they
promise will be amusing at least. This
program Of Colby day in the women's
division is always very entertaining
and the large number of invited
guests who are present always assure
,, the hosts that<sueeess is Inevitable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22

JOURNAL. WANT ADS
BRING RESULTS
TRY ONE AND ~
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-17
As Told Him by Johnson Saying
Governor Said Reduce
the Gas Rates.
ssr AssoelArEp Pass,

WHEELING. March 17.-C. D
Elliott, former adjutant general OF
West Virginia, was the first witness
Tuesday when the hearing upon
the appeal of4the AIanuf acturers Light
and Heat Company, from the decision
Of the public service commission, re-
ducing the gas rates, was resumed
before J. w. Vandervoft, Of Parkers-
burg, the master appointed by FEEDER
al Judge 6. Dayton. General
Elliott was bout to relate CONVEX
sation he had had with Commissioner
G.. ii. Bronson In answer to questions
by a. Leo Welt. counsel for the gas
company, concerning alleged interfer-
ence with the commit sion by Gov
-srnor Hatfield, when counsel for the
state retired for conferences
The lawyers returned to court
in an hour and the examination OF
Geenral Elliott was continued by At
!torney We'll. Elliott testified that
be had shown the late Commissioners
FL. NJ Ogden the memorandum of a
conversation he had with C. b.
Johnson a Charleston attorney. This
was in effect that Commissioners
Bronson had told j Johnson that tho
had ordered the commission
not t oaf1ow the Increased rates to
the gas company. Ogden, Elliott
said. confirmed Bronson's statement
and Elliott, who was a candle date for
Congress on the progressive ticket,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-03-17
PATHETIC
Are the Actions and Words Of.
Mrs. Angle on the Witness
Stand at Trial.
coy ASSOCIATED PR1ss,

BRlDGEPOR, CT, March I7.--Sirs
Helen AZ Angle, accused of having
caused rhe death OF Waldo R. Ballou
in Stamford last June, told her story
Tuesday to the jury. Speaking at
times SO low that her words were al
abost inaudible and again sobbing out
her story, she told Of Bal1ou's visit to
her apartments on the night OF which
he met his death. She described how
she had heard noise in the hall
sometime after Ballou had left. how
on investigating she all but stumbled
over him lying at the foot OF the
stairs, OF her efforts to revive him
and OF taking him downstairs and out
at the street entrance. She added in
q broken voice that everything pales
into insignia canoe in, the face of the
fact that the man she loved was dead.