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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Jones enter
tanned the ladies of the Woman's Keller
Corps. Augusta, of which organization
Mrs Jones is a member, on Tuesday aft
ernoon at their pleasant home, NO. IS NV
er avenue. 1t is the practice of Mr. and
Mrs Jones to 50 entertain each year.
Tuesday being the 10th time. AS both are
splendid entertainers the ladies OF the
corps look forward with much pleasure to
the event Many members availed them
selves of the privilege and passed most
delightful day The day was ideal and
the dining table spread with tempting
viands was laid under the arbor, while
decorations of flowers and evergreens add
ed to the attractiveness. The ladies lett
shortly before O'Clock after expressing
their appreciation of their splendid enter
tainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

of the foreign relations committee OF
both houses in his conference with
them Sunday night.
Specific authority under which the
National Guard could be employed
beyond the border and also authorize
ton for calling out volunteers, would
be needed.
1t is regarded as certain, also, that any
resolution presented for action would in
clude reaffrmation of the position of the
administration that it is being forced into
military action for the defence of its own
territory from outlaws and has no pur-
pose of territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Prisoners May Be Released
Mexican officials here have expressed
the opinion that Carranza would surren-
der the American prisoners. whatever re-
ply he might make to the demand for
diplomatic expression of his purposes.
The state department has had no off,
cial report tending to confirm this view.
Every days delay in what means the
inevitable break in relations with the
Mexican government es the army in
better position for the swift action that
may follow.
Advices from General Funston's head
quarters indicate that trains loaded with
state troops are sweeping southwark to-
day from many parts of the country Ad-
ditonal regiments are entraining or re-
ceiving the last necessary equipment
At the war department and in Congress
hurried measures are being taken to pro-
vide supplies promptly for the army or
dered to the border.
Consular advices during the day from
the few state department representatives
in Mexico reported quiet in the vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
ACROSS CONTINENT
RATES ARE ORDERED
TO Be REVISED
Action Brought about by De-
stroying of Ocean COMPETE
ton

Washington. June 27.-Holding that
water competition between the Atlant-
c and Pacific coasts has been COM
pletely destroyed under war conditions
the Interstates Commerce Commission
today ordered trans-continental rail-
roads to revise their rates from the
east TO the Pacific coast by Sept. /
SO that they shall not be lower than
rates to intermediate points.
The order was a result of the inves-
tigation of existing rates on application
of the Nevada Railroad Commission
the Spokane Merchants Association
and representatives of various inter
mediate cities.
The commission found that the need
for lower rates to meet water compe-
tition has completely disappeared for
the time being and that there is lit
tie likelihood Of any material competi-
ton by water during the present year"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
Wateryine Suffers
from Big Fire Early
Wednesday Morning
Withee's Livery Stable Burned and Several
Other Buildings Damaged by Flames

Waterville. Me, June 2s.-(SpeciaD
The residents of this city were
awakened from their SAUNDERS at the
late hour of 12.45 this morning, when
an alarm of fire was sounded, calling
the department to Kennebec street
where bad fire which had fair start
threatened all immediate property.
The fire was in a wooden building
owned by Manley Morrison and occu-
pied by George S. Withee. who con
Quoted a livery stable business. The
fire was discovered by Night Officer
Willett and at the time was burning
triskly in the upper part of the build
ing. An improvised rescue party sue
ceeded in removing 20 horses and many
wagons and harnesses.
A second alarm from Box So, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
FROM HALLOWELL
Graduating Exercises of Grade TX of the State
School for Girls a Fine Success of an
Aged Resident-Men Arrested for Mistreat-
ing Horse-Interesting Current Local News

The graduating exercises of Grade TX
of the State School for Girls were held
Tuesday afternoon on the grounds, a
large number of visitors being present.
The exercises We're held in a large tent
on the lawn and were of a most interest
ing and delightful nature, the program
embracing several selections by the glee
club and solo by Miss Elizabeth Edith
MCGOWAN. which were given in most
pleasing and acceptable manner. Follow
ing is the program:
Music
Prayer. Rev. A. c. Townsend
(a) A Spring Song. Pinsuti
salutatory and Essay-Camp Fire Girls.
Nora Mary Arsenaut.
Recitation-kim' Last Whipping,
Helen Alena Giggey.
(a) Wynken, Blynken and Nod,
Floy Bartlett
Fourteen Girls.
CD Solo-Somewhere Voice Is Calling,
Elizabeth Edith MCGOWAN.
Essay-Alaska's Railroad,
Gladys Vivian Young.
Recitation-Land of Beginning Again,
60 Hazel Anna Graham
Glee Club.
Essay-Hampton Institute,
Fannie Helen keilstead.
RecitationEMeeting at the Basin,
song-silve Fe Naist Eve'y" Swain cna,,jnor
Giee Club.
Essay-Artificial Lights,
Sartoris Mae Sturtevant.
Presentation of Gifts to Glass,
Annie Matilda Carlisle.
~ Sir Arthur Sullivan
Glee Club.
(b) Come and Dance. Lamaire
Fourteen Girls
Naledictory and Essay-Clara Barton,
Bessie Lulu Leeman.
song-Peggy, Ralph Cox
Glass Ode.
Written by Sartoris Mae Sturtevant.
Presentation of Diplomas.
Song-Yesternight, Caldicott
The class numbers p graduates, az fol-
lows: Nora Mary Arsenault, Annie Ma
tilda Carlisle, Emma Iris Carsley. Clara
May Coffil. Marion Alice Dow, Vesta
Lillian Eldridge Golde LeForest Fields,
Julia Emma Foss, Helen Alena Giggey,
Hazel Anna Graham, Emma Fern Hines,
Fannie Helen kerstead. Ada May Kinge-
bury. Lena Maude feathers, Bessie Lulu
Leeman. Margaret Mary Reardon, Rena
Evelyn Sawin, Sartoris Mae Sturtevant,
Mary Eleanor Tarbox. Eva Virginia
Nigue, Gladys Vivian Young. The class
officers are: Pres, Bessie Lulu Leeman
Sec. Nora Mary Arsenault The class
motto is Success Through Work. The
class colors are gold and white. Marshal
from Grade VIII. Eta Nathalie White.
Director Of gree club Mrs Minona r
Harvey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

handing the department of the east, in d
report to.the war department tonight said
that 14,o61 troops from New York. New
Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and
Vermont, now are enroute to the border
These are as follows:
Nermont-One regiment of infantry, 100
men.
Massachusetts-Four regiments Of infan.
try, one battalion of field artillery, one
battalion of signal troop, one field hospi.
tai, one ambulance company and one
squadron Of cavalry; total strength, $50.
men.
Connecticut-Two regiments of infantry
one troop of cavalry, one company sigma
hospital; total, 1880.
New York-Three regiments of infan.
try; total. 1892.
New Jersey-One regiment of infantry
two troops of cavalry, two batteries OF
field artillery, one ambulance company
and one field hospital; total 1880
Col. John J. Bellinger, department
quarterma ster, asserted that the troops
were moving without difficulty. Ar
to provide sleeping cars for the troops
as fast as it is possible to collect them
at the various mobiliza ton points
These cars are being dispatched from
all parts of the country to the various
lines over which the troops are trav-
cling and will be attached to the troop
trains en- route.
Col. Bellinger said that the troop
trains would make several stops daily
so as to permit the soldiers to exer-
else. Difficulty experienced in providing
kitchen cars has been remedied, the
colonel added, by converting baggage
cars into cooking cars.
Announcement was made that the
18th Regiment of Infantry, New York
National Guard probably would de-
part for the border tomorrow, trans
portation facilities already being pro-
vided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

were sent away from the camp last night
and early today.
Captain Robert Davis. U. S. A., who
has been military instructor for the artil-
lery regiment, has been elected it's lieuten.
ant colonel but received word from the
war department tonight not to accept the
position pending a general ruling by the
department covering all such cases.
Battery B of the list Battalion was the
first of the artillery organizations to
leave for the border tonight. Batteries A
and c of the same battalion were expect
ed to follow shortly
An appeal for underclothing for the
large number of recruits now at the camp
was issued today. Comma nding officers
telegraphed mayors of various cities ask
ing then to obtain underclothing and send
it to the nearest armory for immediate
shipment here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

A. the last meeting Of the school
committees of Farmingdale and Gar
diner the organization for the coming
YEAR was effected by the choice of j.
" Lowell OF Farminsdale, chairman,
ard Mrs. c. II Gray of Gardiner, sec
rotary. H. J. Chase was unanimously
reelected as superintendent of schools
for the ensuing school year. The con-
fdence and appreciation of this joint
ommittee in Mr.. Chase was expressed
h q rising vote. which was unani-
NOUS The amount of the salary of
the superintendent is apportioncd as
follopS Gardiner $3.50, tarminGdale
$50 and the balance is paid by the
state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

private box of the Lockwood Co.,
coupled with the flame illumined heav-
ems, caused CONSERVATION in the city
and soon a tremendous crowd had con-
gregated.
The building of the Morrison Motor
Co, which was separated by drive
way was on fire number OF times. All
the autos and supplies were removed
to a place of safety.
Silver street theatre was seriously
threatened and for some time sparks
and cinders swept over Main and
Church streets property holders turn
ing out and using garden hose to keep
buildings we'll soaked to prevent catch
ing fire
The fire department had the blaze
under contro. at lis.
Damage outside of the one burned
building was small, total loss being es.
timated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
Break with Mexico
Seems Inevitable
War Department Expediting Efforts to Hasten
Mobilization of National Guard on the Border
The President May Go Before Joint Session
of Congress Today

Washington, June 27.-There were
clear indication today that if Amer
lean cavalrymen captured by Mexican
troops at Carrizal were not released
within As hours action would be taken
by the United States.
The impression prevailed in official
circles that President Wilson would not
and possibly not beyond tomorrow aft
ernoon for a definite reply from the
Carranza government to the note de-
manding the immediate release of the
prisoners and a declaration of inten-
tons.
Rodgers Delivers Note
Special Agent Rodgers at Mexico
City reported in an overnight message
received early today. that he had de-
hvered the note OF the Mexican for
eign office yesterday morning. He did
not indicate how it would be re-
ceived or when a reply might be eX-
pected.
While the diplomatic aspects of the
crisis awaited Carranzas action, the
war uepdl tiIleit ulo"e loi val u ITO Sl
forts to hasten mobilization of the
National guard on the border. 1t is
certain that no aggressive military OPP
STATIONS can be undertaken until a
substantial number of state troops is
available to back up General Funston's
regulars. who unquestionably would
lead any movement
Confers with Foreign Committee
President Wilson's first step, should
he decide to force the issue, probably
would be to lay the whole situation
before Congress in joint session. 1t
is believed he so informed members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

you once, and 1t is little appreciated.
The next time II is expected and insist
ed upon. The complexity of the work
of the station agent is not understood
by most people, and their demands up
on him are sometimes so unreasonable
that he becomes disguised. Treat him
with kindness and he will do better
work, indirectly helping you. Many
farmers lose their patience with
switching COW or a young horse. and
one station agent has said that he believes
they would acquire more of this habit
if they endeavored to conduct coun-
try station. You may say he is wrong.
but give him the benefit Of the doubt.
and remember that he has more than
the individual to satisfy each day. so
aim to make his work pleasant as
possible by making allowances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
Window Box Potatoes

Among the suggestions that have
been advanced for the increase OF the
food supply in Germany Is one in which
the beautiful will be made to give way
to the practical Berlin and other Ger
man cities are noted for the enthusi-
asm with which the women engage in
the cultivation of flowers and in this
cultivation the window boxes are made
to play an important part in the beauty
of bloom and the graceful trailing vines
1t is now proposed that these window
boxes shall be given over to the grow
ing of potatoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

DR.. Nagao Ariga. the Japanese consti-
tutional advisor to the Chinese govern
ment, is probably a man without a coun-
try. Since DR.. Ariga addressed Yuan
Shih-k'ai as your majesty" in a docu-
ment widely printed in the Chinese
press supporting the monarchial move
ment. DR.. Ariga has been ostracised by
his fellow-countrymen residing in Chi
ma, and mercilessfy attacked by the
press in Japan. This action Of the ad-
wiser at a time when his country was
opposing the Chinese monarchy has been
regarded as little short Of treason by
his fellow-countrymen. He was forced
to resign from the Japanese Club in
Picking. and is no longer welcome in the
homes Of the leading Japanese in To-
kio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

Officer George Kilgore Monday
night took into custody two men who
were cruelty beating a horse on upper
Second street at about 8 o'clock. The
animal was in bad shape and had been
driven some distance and had fallen
down in the shafts of the wagon and
was unable to rise so exhausted was
its condition. Humane Officer Willis
of Gardiner was notified and after he
had appeared on the scene it was
deemed necessary to put the animal
out of its misery, which was at once
done. The men. who gave Augusta
as their residence and who gave the
names Of Lewis Taundri and Joseph
Moran, were brought before Judge
Emery Beane Tuesday forenoon. The
horse was the property Of Taundri
and Moran was allowed to depart
while the former was fined SIS and
costs. The respondent appealed the
case and he was allowed to go, after
being pat under 5000 monds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
SUPPLY EMBARGO
AFFECTS MEXICAN
FORCES EARLY

San Antonio, Texas, June N.-The en-
barge on expectation of supplies into
Mexico from the United States already
has affected the Mexican army accord
ing to reports reaching General Funston's
headquarters here today. 1t became
known that the reason the Mexican
force recently left Nuevo Laredo was be-
cause they were unable to obtain forage
for their horses from this side Of the
border. ~:
The situation opposite Naco, where
troops are being held on trains, aroused
widespread speculation here. General
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

Hallowell 20 4 0 0 0 0 x-10
Lewiston 30 0 0 0 0 0 o.
Earned runs-Hallowell 4. Three
base hit-Dickinson. Stolen bases
Boardman 2, Aube, Dickinson. Struck
out-by Mains 5: Lindstrom 5, Mcneil
2. Hits-off Mains 3; Lindstrom 4; Nc
Neil 8. Double plays-Lindstrom to
Aube to FRAZIER; Huber to Frazier;
Pendleton to Boardman to FRAZIER;
Aube to FRAZIER. Left on bases-Lewis-
ton ,; Hallowell 10. Bases on balls
off Mains ?; Lindstrom l.; Mcneil 5.
Sacrifice hit-Duncan. Umpire, Con-
way. Time, 210, Attendance, 400.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
FAILS
TO SCORE IN GAME
With HALLOWELL

Hallowell, Me-, June 27.-(SpeciaD.-
The Hallowell boys added another
scalp to their belt Tuesday afternoon
on the Muster field when they defeat
ed the Lewiston aggregation by score
of 10 to in a game that was the
source of much satisfaction to the To-
cal fans. Lindstrom, the Hallowell slab
artist, succeeded in handing the visi-
tors a whitewash, allowing but four
hits, two of which were secured in the
ninth inning. Halowell got to Mcneil,
the Lewiston pitcher, in great shape,
hammerins out four runs each time
when at the bat. With the score S to 0
in the last of the fourth, HalloWell had
things all her own way. Two more
scores were secured off Mains, the
pitcher that replaced Mcneil in the
fifth. The local boys demonstrated
their ability to play ball and were there
all the time when it came to hitting,
fielding or pulling off double plays.
Dickinson drove a pretty three-bagser
to deep center in the fourth inning
with three men on which cleaned the
sacks and the Hallowell fans went
wild Boardman stole bases a couple
of times and fielded his position in
great shape. Lindstrom showed EN-
what he could do as pitcher and Lew
iston failed to get his number. The
game was interesting from start to fin
ish Notwithstanding it's one-sidedness
and a good crowd was present Conway
umpired the game in manner most
satisfactory to all The summary fol-
lows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
Hon, O. 3. CIason Honored

A pleasing feature of the annual
meeting Of the trustees of Bates Col
lege. held Tuesday. was the presenta-
ton to Hon. o. B. Clason, by President
Chase. in behalf Of the Board Of Trus-
tees of fine watch fob. The presenta-
ton was made for his untiring SER
vice given to the publication OF gem
cral catalogue of the college" His
faithful and efficient work In this di
rection was deeply appreciated by the
board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
Country Station Agent
Chicago Drover's JournaD

Chicago DrOvers JOurna)
The country station agent has many
duties which make him busy man. and
he needs a little consideration from his
customers. He usually does his best
to satisfy the farmers with whom he
deals daily, in performing his duties.
Don't knock the station agent If he does
not give you all of his attention. as he
has many things to do in a day besides
taking care Of you. We are all human.
and if you treat him with consideration
his life will be more pleasant, and I'M
doubtedly he will feel more like put
ting himself out to satisfy your de-
mands. Don't ask him to do things for
you which his regulations forbid, He
may violate q rule to do something for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
ADJUSTMENTS
Norma Talnadse with Seena Owens
IN "Martha's Vindication" at the
Strand Today.

"Martha's Nindication" contains a
Welcome and rare variation of the
much used theme of the betrayed and
deserted girl.
Perhaps the motion picture is the
best medium yet discovered for con-
,eying such lessons of virtue. 1t tells
searching truths without brutality or
oftense. No eloquence can utter a SER
mon with such effectiveness as the
picture, and OF this "Martha's Nindi-
cation" Is a striking example.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28
REPORT MEXICAN
PRISONERS HELD
BY AMERICANS

Ell Paso. Texas, June 27.-Between
80 and 40 Mexican prisoners were
taken into the American camp at CO.
lonia Dublan on Monday afternoon in
motor trucks, according to a rancher
who arrived mere late today and said
the trucks came from the direction Of
Carrizal. He believed a skirmish had
taken place on the Santa Maria river,
about so miles from Colonia Dublan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

Charles c. F. Winship of Quincy. Mass,
and Miss Annie Mary Carrigan OF Boston,
we're quietly married Monday afternoon at
the First Baptist parsonage, Rev. Robert
S Pinkham officiating. Mr.. Winship is a
railway postal clerk and has wide circle
of friends throughout this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Rock of Marl-
boro, Mass. arrived in the city Tues
day evening, being called here by the
death of Mrs. Rocks brother. the late
William Fournier, who met his death
Monday morning by being hit by a
train. The funeral will be held at
the church of the Sacred Heart at
o'clock this morning, Rev. Father Nell
ligan of Augusta officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

The early morning express car which ar
rres IN Gardiner at $50 each morning
from Lewiston. came to grief Tuesday
morning on the Causeway bridge. over Cob
tr.see stream The car had just left the
fy-nou, and was crossing the bridge when
,he rear trucks left the rails and went
trough the p,anking Of the bridge.
considerable time was required to get them
m. on the irons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

Mrs. John Mortimer, who for the
past two weeks has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. Harvey Crimmin, lief.
Tuesday much improved in health for
Lawrence, Mass, to pass the summer
with her daughter, Mrs. Miles Magee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

Pell C1ason Camp, Sons of Veterans
is to hold a special meeting Wednes-
day evening at 7.30 o'clock, to make
arrangements for participating in the
Fourth of July celebration. All men,
hers pleaSc be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

clyde Booker, who has been en-
ployed at one of the shlpyards IN Bath
has returned to his home in this city.
He leaves soon for New York to JOIN
the crew of the Wyoming. steamer
plying between New York and Ha-
yana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

The Ladies Auxiliary OF the Randolph
Methodist church will meet Wednesday aft
s,-oon instead OF Thursday at o'clock in
n. vostry All members requested 10
10 present a. business OF importance is to
b transacted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

About IS members of the Cathoilc
Historical Society of Lewiston passed
through the city Tuesday, making the
triangle trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

Roy Peaslee, instructor in agriculture IL
the Hopkington, n. H. High school, is visit
ing his mother, Mrs. William Peaslee, Ma
pie street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

Miss Julia P Clason. Miss Bertha 5.
Clason and Mrs. S. Q. Clason were IN
attendance Tuesday at the Bates
Alumni meeting and reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will hold a food sale and lawn
party at the home of Mrs. Wallace
Perry Thursday afternoon and eve
ming, Jure 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Southwick OF
Los Angeles, Cal, were visitors Tues
day of Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Heath,
Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

rr James Faulkner. who has been for
,hs past six months in France with Har-
yard unit has returned 10 the states and
e,u soon visit his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-28

The Samaritan Sewing club will
meet with Mrs. Albert F. Goodrich,
Second street. at 2.30 o'clock this aft
ernoon. All please bring thimbles and
scissors.