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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
Public Utilities

The Maine Public Utilities Commission
mas scheduled the following hearings for
the present week:
June 2l-At 10 A. NJ. at Public Utilities
Office at State House, on Piscataquis
WOODEN Co. and Penobscot Bay Electric
Co. petition to purchase and sell rights,
privileges. franchises and property GER
tain public utilities.
June 27-Same place and hour, ]. l..
ketterlinus ct ais. vs. Bar Harbor &
Union River Power Co.. regarding rates,
tolls and charges of respondent unjustly
discriminatory.
June 3O-At P. NJ on premises at Rum
ford, selectmen of Rumford regarding es-
tablishment of highway crossing with
tracks of NJ. C. r. r. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
State House Chat

Thomas S. Brigham of Buckfield, resi-
dent manager of the National Home, and
DR.. Ben Swasey Of Rumford were callers
Saturday morning on Col. Charles E. Eng
lish, State pension clerk.
State Labor Commissioner Roscoe A.
Eddy left Sunday for trip to Lewiston
and Portland in connection with the in
quiry which the department is conduct
ing in regard to the conditions in mercan-
tile establishments throughout the State.
The department is having difficulty in
some instances in securing the inforYna-
ton desired Trough its agents and Com
missioner Eddy is making inquiry into the
matter. He states that if his agents are
denied information which they have
perfect right to collect for the department
there is a possibility of prosecutions be-
ing made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

the Houlton (Maine) Academy where
he fitted for college. He taught school
until the Civil War broke out when
he enlisted in the District of Column
bia Cavalry; rejected by the examin-
ing surgeon his health not being equal
to military service, he accepted a po-
sition in the adjutant generals office
and served his country as best he
could in that position until the close
of the war.
In 1863 he married Mary j. Bither o.
Linneus, Maine.
From 1870 to 1876 he was clerk IN
the State Land Office at Bangor. From
1876 to 1878, inclusive, he acted in the
dual capacity of State Land Agent
and assistant clerk in the State treas
urers office and moved his family 10
Augusta. where he has since made his
home. He served one term as State
treasurer being elected in 1888. Ii,
1883 he was elected Governor of Maine
and was reelected in 1890. Upon Tie
death of Seth l.. Milliken, Represen-
tative to Congress from the Third Dis
trict, Governor Burleigh was in 1897
unanimously nominated by the Repub
licans of that district to fill the va;
capcy. He was reelected to the seth,
57th, 5Sth. seth, Goth and 61st Con-
crosses He carried with him to the
National House the same spirit of de
votion to Names interests and it's
peoples need that have characterized
his services as Governor of the State
Governor Burleigh was elected to
the United States Senate by the Leg
islature of 1913. His public service was
thus rounded out in position where
he could return to his State and the
nation the utmost of the best that was
in him.
As a mark of respect to his mem
DRY the national flag will be displayed
at half-mast on all public buildings
including armories of the active mil
itia, until sunset on the day of the
funeral.
Given at the Executive Chamber in
Augusta, this 18th day of June in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and sixteen, and Of the indie
pendence of the United States of
America the one hundred and for
tieth.
OAKLEY C. CURTIS,
Governor.
BY the Governor,
JOHN E. BUNKER,
Secretary of State.
2 AS a mark of respect to the
memory of former Governor and Com
mander in Chief Edwin c.. Burleigh.
the national flag will be displayed at
half-mast on all armories Of the Ac~
tive Militia until retreat on Monday,
June 10, 1916.
BY Order of the Governor:
GEORGE Mel. PRESSON,
The Adjutant General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

for the purpose of conserving the W.
tiers OF the Connecticut river and Us
tributaries and to eoualiZe so far Dc
practicable the flow thereof to the emu
that the water which may accumuia'
within the watershed Of the Copnec"
cut river and it's tributaries may ue
come available for the creation OF wa
ter power at such points upon the oo"
necticut river or it's tributaries a.
dams, reservoirs or other structures lo'
the utilization of water power may ca
ist at the present time. or any t''n'
thereafter. In furtherance to the pui
poses described above, to carry y.
within the watershed Of the Connect'eu'
river and its tributaries general CO
gineering. contracting and CONSTRUCT
business in all it's branches; 10 w.
own, sell bonds and securities; 10 o".
lease. purchase, etc. real or perso''''
Continued on Pace 12-cnI""'n 1"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Canal Zone; Marjorie Foss, Dexter
Martha E. Tuber, Steep Falls; Viola
Hilton, Ruth Hilton, Eta Hilton, Will
bur Hilton. Everett Hilton. Arson; Miss
Helena N. Bissonette. Winthrop; Misses
Clara Jackson, Christine Thaanum. AL
ice NJ Whiting. Elsie @. Healey, East
Winthrop; Ezalee Hall. Ethel +. Ash
ford, Elenora NJ Small, Litchfield: Rev.
and Mrs. c. J. Gilbert, Ruth NJ. Gill
bert, Esther NJ. r. Gilbert, Corinna;
Lloyd E. Dunn, Seattle. Wash; Geo
M. RUSSELL Revere Mass; Chester B.
Cushman, Montville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

cases, unless the trouble is due to some
FERROUS internal disorder.
You need never hesitate to use resi-
hol. It is a doctors prescription that
has been used by other physicians for
twenty years in the treatment of skin
affections. It contains absolutely moth
ing that could injure the tenderest
skin. Every druggist sells resinol ONT
ment and resinol soap. Resinol Soap
soothes tender skins and helps to make
poor compilations clear, fresh and vel
vety, because it contains this resinol
prescription.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Among the members of the gradual
ing class of the CSay High school who
will enter college in the fall is Bur-
leigh Jones, who will go to Bowdo!n
College. While in High school Mr.
Jones was president of the Chizzle-
Wizzle fair of 1916 secretary and
treasurer of the Cony &C" Club,
member Of the debating team in 1915
and 1916, member of the 1914 and
1915 football teams and president OF
the Senior class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
Teachers Examinations

Inc seml-annual examinations were held
Saturday throughout the State for teach
ers for elementary and secondary certif1-
Gates and special subjects, examinations
taking place at some 50 places. An I'M
usually large class met in the Senate
chamber at the State House. about Is be-
ing present and the examination being
conducted by Miss Bernice E. Bates of
the State superintendent Of schools de-
partment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

F. B. Burns Of Newport passed a por-
ton of Saturday in the city on matters
Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Miss Myra B. Rowell, bookkeeper Of
the State automobile registration bu-
reau. passed Sunday at her home ct
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

State Superintendent Of Schools
Payson Smith returned Saturday from
Machias, where he had attended the
graduating exercises at the Washing
ten State Normal school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred w. Johnson are
the happy parents of a boy baby, born
Saturday, June II. He has been named
Wellington Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Leon E. Bartlett, operator at the To-
cal office Of the Postal Telegraph
Cable Co., and his sister, Miss Rose
E. Penney, returned Sunday afternoon
from South Somerville, where they
had been passing a vacation of two
weeks with his grandmother, Mrs. d.
E. Bartlett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Seth Williams Independent Relief Corps
and Seth Williams National Relief Corps
No. SO will have a picnic dinner next
Tuesday at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
A. ]. Jones at Riverside Drive, Gardiner
Members will take the 10 o'clock car from
Augusta. If stormy the picnic will be
held the first fair day afterwards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Humors Come to the Surface in the
spring as in no other season. They
don't run themselves all Off that way,
however, but mostly remain in the
system. Hoods Sarsaparilla removes
them. wards off danger. makes good
health sure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

The ladies Of the Congregational parish
will hold a garden fete Thursday, June
90, at Mrs. Lendall Titcombs from to 6
o'clock If stormy. it will be postponed
until Friday. Ice cream, cake, strawber-
ries and lemonade will be on SALE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Miss Ethel Straw, who teaches at Port
land, arrived in the city Saturday after
noon to pass the summer with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Straw, at the
Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Staples and
daughter Mary and Miss Gladys Stet-
son Of Auburn were visitors Saturday
in the city, coming by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
New Corporations

The following corporations have had
their certificate of Incorporation ap-
proved by the Office Of the attorney gen.
eral of the State of Maine:
Connecticut River Conservation Com
pany, organized June % at Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Some extra nice values in ladies' wear
at Cadarette's, Opera house block. Note
ad today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

ing skin-trouble, in
. warm bath with
resinol soap and .
simple application
of resinol ointment.
The soothing, heal
ing resinol medica-
ton stops itching
at once, and soon
clears away all trace
Of eruption, even in
severe and stubborn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

The members of the First Baptist Sun
day school will hold a picnic on Tuesday
at Island Park. Cars will leave the foot
of Bridge street at 9 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Mrs. Lucy Wheeler Of Rockland return
ed Saturday to her home after passing
a week at the Augusta House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
Local Matters

Ex-Governor B. M. Fernald Of West
Poland was a caller Saturday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Miss Leta Rogers OF Waterville
passed Saturday and Sunday with
friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

State Senator C. e. Smith Of Newport
was a business caller Saturday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Miss Elizabeth Spooner of Pittsburg.
Pa. who has been visiting friends in the
city, left Sunday for her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

A. P. Page Of Dexter was in the city
Saturday on matters of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
What to Do for
Itching Skins

There is usually immediate relief for
skins itching, burning and disfgured by
eczema, ringworm, or similar torment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
Museum Visitors

Among the recent visitors to regis.
ter at the State museum were the fol.
lowing: Arthur Taylor Luther Balboa
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Glen Echo Park.

With only a couple of weeks of the
present season at Glen Echo Park
left. the initiated majority of Wash
ington folks who have learned that a
trip to the popular resort is one of
the best ways of finding an evenings
enjoyment, are flocking to the resort
In ever-increasing numbers, giving
every indication that the closing days
Will be record breakers.
Sunday, with the band concert and
other free features. the attendance
was held down by the storm that
swept the city. but last night they
turned out in force. Early in the
evening the crowd began to arrive
and when the free movies were finally
over the grounds were thronEed.
The cool breezes that have made
blankets welcome the last two nights
gave tang to the atmosphere that
made dancing to the spirited music of
Charlie Mills musicians just the sort
of exercise to appeal.
Another one of the ethickly-populated
places on the grounds last night was
the big midway where hundreds of
kiddies mingled with the grown-uns
and took full advantage of all the
fun-producers.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Colonial Beach.

The summer season at Colonial Beach
is drawing to close, but ample time re-
mains for much pleasure for those who go
there to spend a vacation. The salt water
bathing in the Potomac is at its best. the
grabbing is excellent and good fishing is
reported on the fishing grounds nearby.
The big steamer st. Johns will maintain
her regular schedule through this week.
making trips daily. Saturday she will
leave at 2:3O p. m. and on other days at
a. m. A special trip to Colonial Beach
will be made Monday. Labor Day. and on
Tuesday at a. m. and trips TO the Beach
will also be made Saturday, September 9,
and Sunday. September 10. On the
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday follow
ing Labor Day. moonlight trips will be
made. the st. Johns leaving her wharf
here at p. m. and returning at II p m.
There will be no moonlight trip Monday
evening next, the St. Johns going to Co.
lonial Beach for Labor Day.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29

attraction. The fitting will begin at
noon and at o'clock in the even
ing the crowning of the queen and
distribution of the prizes will take
place. 1t has been announced that
all contesting knights must ride in
costume. Jackson H. Ralston will de-
liver an address in the afternoon ana
in the evening Representative Sidney
E. Mudd will speak. Excellent music
is promised for both concerts and
dancing by Schroeders Band. The
steamer Charles Manchester will make
three trips to Marshall Hall tomorrow.
leaving the Seventh street wharf at
10 a. m. 2:30 p. m and $50 p. m.
Stops will be made at Alexandria on
all trips.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Moore's strand-Feature Films.

Lima Cavalier drew large crowds to
Moore's Strand Theater where she head
ed the double feature program in the
photo drama entitled The Shadow of
Her Past" The story OF the piece tells
of the rise IN European society of fas-
cinating singer, who captivates the nu-
sical public. In the picture Nine. Cav
alteri enacts the role Of an American girl
studying music in Italy, who falls in
love with a struggling young artist. Nine.
Cavalier, IN the leading role, gives a
vivid characterization before the camera
contrasting the bubbling gayety OF the
young girl with the heart aches of the
woman Of the world. Lucien Muratore
acts we'll the role OF her artist lover. The
backgrounds and settings are unusually
beautiful and some Of the scenes depict
an exciting steeplechase.
The added attraction is the farcical
comedy. THE Stolen Jail" featuring the
well-liked screen comedienne, Ivy Close
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Moore's Garden-Featur Films.

Emmy Whelen was the star at Moore s
Garden Theater yesterday, where she
headed the triple feature program in the
problem fln play The Pretenders," espe-
cially written for her use by Claiming
Pollock and Reynold Wolfe The story
Of The Pretenders" tells OF family iv-
ing in the Middle West, who come to
New York where they try to break into
the realm OF ultra-fashionables, but in
stead become the prey of a band Of no.
torious social insurgents. Miss Whelen
has an especially agreeable role and the
supporting company includes Paul Cor
don. Kate Blanche. Edwin Holt, lean
Hume, Howard Truesdale and others.
The program further includes the ex-
pert farcuers Rosemary Theby and Harry
Meyers in q novel comedy farce entitled
The Tormented Husband" and Bud
Fishers famous pencil characters, Mutt
and JEFF, in an animated cartoon comedy
entitled in Disguise" The double fea-
ture bill on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday will have IN headline position the
dramatic star, Billie Burke. in The Tell
tale Envelope" and the auxiliary attrac-
ton will be lead by the late star Of The
Girl and the Game" Helen Holmes, in
Judith OF the Cumberiands"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Gaycsy-BurIesour

That this Is Billy Arlington week at
the Gayety was fully attested yesterday
when capacity audiences greeted both
the matinee and night performances at
the popular Ninth street playhouse.
Arlington is presented as the star of the
Golden Crooks Company, produced by
Jacobs & Jernon in a two-act musical
review called "A Trip to Sunland'
The comedian. as Prince Bill. the
freight-car king, never had a better op-
portunIty to display his wonderful laugh
making powers as in his present vehicle.
His musical number, in which he is ac-
companied by Frank Dobson, Is a scream.
Frank Dobson and Eleanor Cochran
are most prominent in the support of
Arlington and others in the cast who de-
serve most favorable mention are
Charles Hite. Mabel Refow, Walter La
fore, Dolly Meeden, Carl l. Taylor and
Edward F. Hennessy.
The book Of the review was written by
Abe Leavitt. while the tuneful musical
Jack Strouse. The ballet and musical
numbers were produced by James C. Full
ton.
A chorus Of thirty sprightly girls who
really can sing and dance. and who show
OF to advantage the handsome costumes
provided by the producers, is a distinct
feature Of the show.
A number OF specialties were introduced
during the course of the two acts by
Frank Dobson. assisted by Sadie Rich
ards. Dolly Meeden in Melody Land"
''Nutty Nonsense" by Billy Arlington,
Frank Dobson and Walter Lefore The
Butterfly Ballet and the Pail Mall Trio
also scored in novelties.
The Gayety is already feeling the good
effects Of the new smoke ventilator in
stalled by Manager Jarboe. as the num-
Der OF ladies who attend the perform
anCes shows a wonderful increase over
last year. This fact, according to Mr..
Jarboe. is because of the clean shows
which are now the rule in burlesque and
the sanitary condition Of the theater
under the new ventilation scheme. which
permits smoking without annoying those
who are not devoted to the weed
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Cosmos-VaudeyflIe.

The Minstrel Revue Of 1916, featuring
the exclusive Irving Berlin songs (espe-
cially sprightly lot of new syncopations)
with Josie Flynn and an entirely new
company OF minstrel girls, of striking
type, heads the Cosmos Theater bill this
week in the biggest bit OF feminine min
strelsy every presented in Washington.
The act classes among the best OF the big
features In popular vaudeville and laugh
ter and applause testified that It made a
big hit yesterday and last night Two
other acts also shared literally in the ap-
plause: One the De Desio Animal Circus,
with monkeys, dogs (some OF them fine
ones). trained pony and a bucking DON
key clown, in a circus ring entertainment,
and the other, Marie Jordan, ventrIlo-
quist with something entirely new In her
line and unusually good.
Wood and Vaudeville have a number Of
novel vaudeville specialties, especially
some new eccentric dancing; MCGOWAN
and Gordon. a lot of new songs laugh
able repartee and comedy specialties, and
the xylophiends, q big musical act, out
OF the ordinary. The added attractions
include the Selig-Tribune news pictures,
funny cartoons and nature films and the
matinee photoplay feature. The Masked
Rider
new bill is scheduled for Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
keith's-Vaudeyflle, X

The new season at Keith's was inaugu-
rated yesterday with a bill remarkable
for its uniformly Sustained excellence
and its wide variety Of star attractions;
an initial Offering which seems a propi-
uous augury for the success of the new
vaudeville year.
The inimitable Irene Franklin, who is
soon to forsake the vaudeville boards for
the legitimate stage, heads the list OF at
fractions, assisted by Burton Green at the
piano, with her classic collection OF songs
about types. To her famous repertoire of
The Cash Girl" The Old Maids Home
for Mine" and Dirty Face" are added
such new hits as I'm Nobody's Baby Any
More" sung in pinafore and short socks;
I Wish I Was the Janitor's Child" and
several other ditties about chorus ladies
and Mattresses. The delightful feature of
Miss Franklin's songs Is their utter orig
inality, which permits OF no imitation or
repetition by other than the clever come
dienne herself.
Second on the list of star attractions Is
Toots Paka, the Hawaiian princess. with
her corps OF native singers, who contrib
ute a perfect musical feast to those who
love the ukulele and the other musical
instruments indigenous to the western
land of romance. The musical numbers
range from Hawaiian native melodies
through the cream Of American ragtime,
with The Rosary" as an exquisitely rem
dered encore on that quaint Hawaiian
Instrument which resembles a guitar
The scenic effects and incidentals suggest
an Hawaiian native festival, and a genu-
Inc hula hula dance brings the act to
whirlwind finish. Hugh Herbert in The
Prediction" the most recent Of comedies
from his pen. presents a playlet OF quaint
humor and pathos which holds a series
Of surprises in its construction, and is
acted with distinction by Mr.. Herbert
with a cast which includes Blanche
Douglas, Samuel Fries and Guy DEN
merry.
A most novel and sensational act Is con-
tributed by the Belleclaire Brothers.
whose marvellous athletic feats are cli-
NAKED by their latest ofTering-looping-
the-loop to a hand-to-hand stand. which
Is a breath-taking performance entailing
the most minute calculation and athletic
skill. Ethel Kirk and Billy Fogarty are
popular as ever in fifteen minutes Of
froth and frolic. entitled Bright Bits of
Variety" For lovers OF real music there
are William and Margaret Guilty, whose
repertoire includes selections OF Chopin
Meditation" from ''ThaIs." and South
ern medleys. blended with the more tune
full Of popular songs, skillfully executed
on piano and cello. The bill is completed
by Burley and Burley in humorous antics
and Dupree and Dupree. who offer novel
ties IN the art Of cycling
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
NAVY NEEDS 175,OO0 MEN.
Admiral Fu1Ism Says It's Time for
People of West to Wake I'm.

San Diego. Cal, Aug 2S.-"In the
event OF war the United States navy
would need at once 175,000 trained
men," was the statement made today
by Rear Admiral William Fullam, COM
chief of the Pacific reserve
fleet. in an address delivered here on
board the cruiser South Dakota to the
civilian volunteers who are undergoing
naval training.
The admiral expressed surprise that
the people on the West coast took so
little interest in the unprotected state
of their coastline. and declared that it
was time they awoke to the necessity
for adequate preparedness.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-29
Casino,

The first straight attempt at conduct
ing regular motion-picture theater with
its own pictures exclusively is to be tried
here at the Casino Theater next week
when the V. L. S. E. Company inaugu-
rates its season. The Casino is well
adapted to the purposes to which it is to
be put, as 1t is one of the largest houses
devoted to motion pictures In the city.
The V. l.. S. E. Company controls the
feature output of the Vitigraph, Lubin,
Selig, and Esssnay companies, and has
recently acquired the rights to The Fall
of Nation" which piece will be one of
the early features at the Casino. The
policy of the house will be to exhibit all
the big productions released on the V. L.
S. f. program and to charge a minimum
admission.