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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
SPIRITED RALLY
At T0PSHAm ON
MONDAY EVENING

Topsham, Me, Aug. 21-(Specia)-
The Republicans of this town to the
number of 200 gathered in the town hall
and listened to some Of the most con-
political gathering in this vicinity.
Hon. Charles H. Sloan Of Nebraska
was the principal speaker of the eve
ming and the mastery manner in which
he handled his subject was a revela-
ton both as an orator and the theme
employed. He touched wholly on ma
tional issues and his elaborate fund Of
statistics and general knowledge of af-
fairs of this administration clearly and
pointedly exposed. brought rounds Of
applause repeatedly. from the entire
body present.
Hon. Frank L. Dutton Of Augusta in
an able and convincing manner took up
the matter of State finances and COM
prehensively explained the process of
accommodating the much boosted cash
balance by the present administration
and the unexpended appropriations for
the several institutions, schools and
highways as voted for by the Legisa-
ture. leaving no chance for an argu-
ment as to why the peoples money
should be tied up in banks in order to
show a big cash balance in favor of the
administration, the chief use Of which
was as an endorsement for reelection.
Edwin c. Patten, county treasurer,
presided at the meeting in an able
manner and conducted the program of
the evening to the entire satisfaction of
all present. 1t was late when the last
of the audience left the hall and the
general statement expressed was a
most optimistic one. many declaring
Mr.. Milliken would receive the largest
number of votes cast for any Republic
can candidate for many years.
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STRIKE WEAPON
Continued from Page One)

''v'ooo'ooo wage preferment to a small
minority minority of their employees without a
earring before a public tribunal is in
I sM in Democracy like ours.
49, questions at issue-wages, hours,
s osS' operating conditions are sub
merged by the greater issue: Shall
r a~on be abandoned in the set
'e.ueht or industrial disputes?
we are to throw arbitration into the
zap heap what hope can there be in
ture? N0 VIC
nationwide strike is unthinkable
,naen the railroads are urging that all
matters In dispute be placed before
horty ~ p
arbitration is urged by Congress as a
method for settling controversies as
NJ, oo.n hours and wages on railroads
t"e Newlands law Of 1918 was enacted
unanimous request Of the four railroad
w. .neehoods and the representatives of
,.s ,aiiroads. And yet the leaders who
. SEQ .his law now take the position that
~. 's''oh OF hours is beyond arbitration.
,,. nut wages. not hours, are involved in
n.sS demands. No proposal has been
aa.N 70 establish an eight-hour work
nv Inc demand is for an eight hour
esv.. 'as's and this is the Interpretation
no"s oy the President in the proposal
hs" h." oetore the railroads. The employees
emphatically made it known that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

At Grange hall Tuesday at SIS will be
the second night of the series given by
the workingmen's Fraternity when they
will hold an open meeting for the pur-
pose of letting the several political par
ties come before this body of workmen
and tell them what they are willing to do
in behalf of labor. The speakers Of the
evening will be Hon. Edwin Ellis and
other men from Augusta. The bylaws of
the lodge will be read. An urgent invita-
ton is given to everyone to be present.
Special meeting of the W. F. o. G. at 7.3o
in the dining room.
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Hughes Informs Audience lie
Has Not Hauled Down Flag

rising above all the differences Of race
and creed and inspiring US to cooperation
with the single desire to build up and
maintain the honor and the prosperity Of
the United States"
Mr.. Hughes spoke Of commercial con-
ditions which he thought would prevail
after the war.
Then let the Unitde States be warn
ed" ne said. Then let the United States
take count Of it's resources, its talents,
it's strength, its capacity for cooper
alton, its self-knowledge. Then let the
United States arise and in this COM
mercial rivalry prove itself big and
strong enough with a sense of fellow
ship deep enough to hold it's own
worthily among the nations as an ex-
ponent of power and efficiency under
popular government.
Let us lay the foundations broad
and deep. This is not the question Of
a day. This is not the question Of a few
years. We must plan for long period
ahead.
Our national conditions-or, rath-
er, our conditions of national great
HeSS-IQuSC De looked at IN connection
with the betterment of human life, for
without that, under free government:
with discomfort and the failure to
maintain proper standards for human
living there is no possibility for per-
manent national greatness. We shall
succeed as great fellowship or we
shall not succeed at all.
THE vision that some may have of lit
tie citadels acquired for individual sue
cess for which the rest of the community
may be held up and be compelled to pay
tribute is a vision of America of a man
without vision and for whom there is no
hope in America. The path of American
success is the path of cooperation.
1--WE do not exist to make statistics of
productions simply to have the extent of
our territory or the vastness Of our pop
ulation displayed before the world.
Il should protect women, 1 should
protect children. If we take a long
look ahead, we cannot afford to trife
with the future of the race Anyone
who would exploit women and chill
dren in industry by unreasona BILE
hours in the last analysis is the enc
my Of the productive capacity of this
country. The country cannot stand
that sort of thing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
AUGUSTA VS.. GARDINER
REUEL WILLIAMS FIELD
$3.50 THIS AFTERNOON

Augusta and Gardiner meet at $50 this
afternoon for a Trolley League game at
Reuel Williams field Gardiner is making
bid for the pennant this year and IL
playing fine ball. Augusta expects some
new players in season for this game and
will endeavor to trim the down-river boys
If possible. The baseball public should
not miss any Of the home games this
week AS there are only few games
more to be played before the season
closes In a couple of weeks or so. from
now on till the close Of the season the
best games Of the year will be played ana
ought to draw the biggest crowds. Reuel
Williams field at $50 P. NJ. today, Au-
gusta VS.. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

committee from the Gardiner Board
of Trade appeared Monday evening be-
fore the city council and stated the prop
osition of the James Walker Son & Co.
who desire to erect a large building on
Summer street for the enlargement OF
their plant. This company requests Of the
city government set valuation on their
property for a term of 10 years. The COM
missioners took the matter under consid-
Grafton. Mr. Knight then spoke in behalf
of the board. regarding the J. F. Hodg-
kins Co. securing the Armory building
either by purchase or lease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

Miss Hazel Cashier left Monday for a
weeks outing at Old Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Trott and children
Of bath are guests for the week Of Mrs
Trott's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Yeaton.
Chester Yeaton Of Northwestern
University is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Yeaton.
E. I. Herbert Of Augusta passed
Sunday with his father, Thomas Her
bert.
Captain E. A. Pinkham took a par
ty in his motor boat Sunday for a
cruise down the Kennebec to Pop
ham and back to Richmond by way Of
Five Islands.
Charles Deehan Of Waterville pass
ed the weekend with relatives in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Duren and
family enjoyed an automobile trip to
Portland and Cape Elizabeth Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. James NJ. Somers and
son John enjoyed an automobile trip
to the White mountains Sunday.
Postmaster Morrill, Mckinney and
son Ray and DR.. W. n. Price were
visitors in Augusta Saturday evening.
Miss Rhoda Whitney has returned to
her home in Boston after a ten days
visit with relatives in Richmond
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NATIONAL HOME

Offcer Of the day. Capt. William DON
cyan.
Miss Mary Doyle has returned to her
home in Boston after a visit to her father,
Capt. Hugh Doyle.
Lucius H. Morrill, has resumed his du-
ties in the Home store after visit to
relatives in Groveton, Vt.
The picture program for Tuesday will
be Luke, the Candy Cut-up;' Little
Mary Sunshine" a five-reel feature, and
the Pathe News, all from the Fathe Film
Exchange. The show will be held in the
theatre.
The following officers went Monday to
Bangor to attend the funeral of the late
Rev. John P. Nelligan, for 25 years chap
lain Of the Home: Col. William P. Hur-
ley. Major F. L. Appleton, Major B. F.
Bradbury, Capt. ]. B. Machle and Capt.
e. L. Clark.
The baseball game for p. M. Wednes-
dav will be with the Cercle Canadians Of
Lewiston.
18th U. S. Inf, reported Monday for ad-
mission to the Home.
The remains Of the late Daniel Pierce
have been sent to Portsmouth for burial.
Burroughs were granted Monday to
William E. CahiN to New York City.
Hovey French to Barton. VT, and Albert
J. whipple to Bethlehem, h. H.
The returns from furloughs Monday
we're Ambrose DUDE from saugus, Henry
Frost from Winthrop and Henry c. Goss
from Concord.
Charles Devine Of Charlestown, late U.
S. navy, and Peter ]. Powers of Wal
than, late Co. F. 5th Mass. Inf, were
Monday admitted to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
HUGHES AND FAIRBANKS
CLUB TO BE FORMED
TONIGHT AT CITY HALL

The Republicans Of the city Of Au-
gusta will met at $50 this Tuesday
evening at City hall for the purpose
of organizing a Hughes and Fairbanks
Club and electing officers for tho same.
A large number Of names have been
secured to the petitions for member
ship in the club and 1t is expected that
the meeting will be big one.
A clubroom has been secured on the
second floor of the Purinton building
at 335 Water street and will be open
every day except Sundays. Let every
Republican be present at tonight's
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

Angeles. Aug. 21.-Charles E.
S,es told an audience in the Shrin-
-, auditorium here tonight that he
.' "a "not hauled down the flag" he put
no in New York.
~ am against every abuse OF COM
..;,v interests for the sake Of pri-
..,s Advantage" he said. II did some
.s,,e in New York along that line and
, haven't changed my mind a bit in
regard to it,
- also believe that regulations and
sunervision by the government is
,,ockerv unless it is just and square
uI,h the facts. I put that flag up in
Nav York also and I never hauled it
down. and I never propose to.
~ would have it understood that we
.sve nassed the day when we had to
ros,rct what was legitimate in order
"a crush out what was illegitimate and
unfair and illegal. We can protect our
se,ves against every kind of monopo-
listic practices without meddling.
we must now scott at that which
makes possible and expands trade. We
must cut where there is abuse, and cut
in order that we may prepare the way
for healthy action
Mr.. Hughes spoke before his second au-
dIence of the night in the Shriners' audi
torium The first was an overflow crowd
that stretched from curb to curb of the
wide street outside for nearly a block.
Inside the auditorium the nominee faced
an audience of which women formed one
half. Half of the 300 members of the re-
ception committee, seated on the plat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

form. 1t was officially announced were
Progressives and others Republicans
Russ Avery, a former Progressive, in
Stoddard Jessbanker. and Republican
leader of this city.
In closing his address the nominee said
he claimed the support Of "all Republi-
cans and all Progressives" in his cam
paign. He left at 1015 for Sacramento,
where he will speak tomorrow.
A Crucial Period
In his address here Mr.. Hughes said in
part:
This is not an ordinary campaign. We
are to determine in a crucial period
whether we shall halt or advance; whetn-
er we shall have fostering, ennobling, en-
couraging policies, or whether we shall.
enter wavering. half-hearted into the ex-
periences which we are sure to meet
when the great European war is over.
Il shrink from the contemplation of the
horrors of that war. I am devoted to
the ideals of peace and l look with the
deepest sense of dismay at the conflict
abroad. But at the worst we know that
that they are prosecuting their policies
and that each nation thinks it has had
to take the position it has taken.
There will emerge from that war a
new Europe which must be met by new
America. We cannot meet the exigencies
which are before us unless we have a
patriotic consciousness both Of our power
and of our unity.
II desire to see throughout this great
land a dominant system Of national unity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
DEMOCRATS OPEN
c Amp A|CN ON
MONDAY EVENING

James Hamilton Lewis, United States
senator from Illinois, the Democratic
whip of the Senate, opened Democracy's
oratorical campaign Monday evening at
the Coliseum amid martial music and red
fire. The affair had been we'll billed and
there was a fair number present. Hon.
w. r. Pattangall of Augusta was also
present and received a hearty greeting
from his fellow party members.
Hon. w. r. Pattangall. attorney gener-
al of the State of Maine. was the f1rst
speaker. He opened by handing the Ken
nebec Journal, which he stated he read
not because he enjoyed it always, ou'
for mental discipline. Referring to the
criticism of the administration having
too much money on hand, he created
laugh by calling it unique. He claimed
that the 100000 balance in the State
treasury was a working balance for tho
State and should be there. He further
claimed that the amount raised for the
Insane hospital was still in the treasury
simply because the Governor and Council
did not approve of the original plans. The
State prison improvement and the wo-
mans reformatory building would. he
said. soon be completed. The bridge at
Southport has not been constructed be-
cause the highway commissioners have
not go around to it. Mr.. Pattangali
claimed that the Governor had practical
ly no power to enforce the prohibitory
law, forgetting the covered bridge
statement made on almost the exact spot
where he stood by a candidate of his
party for the same Office to which Mr..
Miliken is candidate. Mr.. Pattangall
closed with list of accomplishments OF
the present administration which was
something of a revelation provided one
could believe them all.
Senator Lewis is a pleasing speaker
and received close attention and much
applause. He paid tribute to the work
of Senator Johnson and then launch
ed into a reply of the Hughes cam
paign speeches and defense of the
Democratic record. He stated that
four years ago at this very time the
nation was nearer a civil revolution
than it had approached since the Civil
War. He charged ex-Presidents
Roosevelt and Taft with indicting the
republic Of having reached the point
power as to defeat the liberties Of the
people and destroy the justice Of the
citizens.
President Roosevelt demanded"
said he, that the courts be over
thrown by popular recall; that the de-
cisions be submitted to the ballot box
and the judges be overthrown by pop
ular voice. This because liberty had
been strangled and justice polluted.
President Taft openly charged that
certain large institutions of America
had so defied the laws as to bring the
nation to despotism.
The people to remedy these offences
changed their government and put the
new-formed Democracy in power.
The Democracy entered into pledges
with their countrymen as to what
would be done by it for redeeming and
reforming the government. Today we
have respect for the law and our
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
THE CITY COUNCIL -,
HOLDS ITS MEETING
ON MONDAY evening

The city council held its regular
monthly meeting Monday evening ann
transacted business as follows:
Roll Of accounts, No. 8. amounting
to $10,704.o4, was approved ana Or
dered paid.
The committee on highways ann
sewers reported favorably on the fol-
lowing matters: That the sidewalk on
the northerly side Of the Thomaston
road be extended to q point opposite
the residence Of Gideon Hallowell;
that a sewer be constructed on East
ern avenue from the end Of the pres-
ent sewer near the residence Of Cid
con Hallowell and running in al
easterly direction to land Of c. y.
Pratt; that the sidewalk on the east
side Of Arsenal street between Cony
street and Williams street be recon.
structed.
The committee on street lights re-
ported favorably on the following
matters: That 250-candlepower
light be installed on Sewalk street
near residence Of A. H. Hunt; that q
ESQ candlepower light be installed on
lower State street on the top Of the
hill south Of the laundry: that 25d-
candlepower light be installed near the
northerly end Of the Maine Central
Railroad passenger station; that 4
concrete sidewalk be constructed on
the east side of Bangor street. be-
ginning at the north line of the AL
fred Turner lot and running norther-
ly on said street to North Belfast
avenue.
An order that all or part Of the tax
es assessed against the property OF
Nell Dutton, located on the north side
Of Child street be abated was referred
to the finance committee with power
to act.
George E. Macomber was given per-
mission to erect and maintain within
the limits Of Winthrop street an en-
trance to his farm containing a flower
bed located on the southerly side OF
said highway as now constructed.
An invitation from the Central La.
Dor Union for the mayor and such
members of the city council as might
wish, to lead the Labor Day parade,
was accepted in concurrence.
John Rogers and Frank Best we're
granted licenses as public automobile
drivers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

they do not want eight hours work for
eight hours pay. real eight-hour day.
"a simple illustration will suffice to
would work out. Take, for ex-
ample. a freight employee paid five
cents a mile with days guar
antee Of IS for 100 miles in ten
hours or less. 1t is proposed to make
this guarantee the same for eight hours
or less. On a freight run Of say only 60
miles in 10 hours, he earns S. for his
time. 1t is now proposed that for this
work he be paid S. for the first eight
hours, and s1.25 for the other two
hours. total Of 1925, increasing the
pay % per cent.
IT by reason of traffic delays he is
held idle on a side track so that he
does ont complete his trip until the end
Of IL hours he now is paid for his time
s6 no matter now little work he per-
forms. The demand is to pay him $3.50
for this 12-hour service.
Meanwhile the employee would
continue to have the same opportuni-
ties as now to make still larger pay
on the mileage basis"
While the officials were listening to
President Wilson and later comforting
at their hotel. the general committee Of
$40 representatives Of the employees
who already have accepted the Presi-
dents plan held a perfunctory meet
ing and marked time awaiting the de-
cision Of the employers. They said they
would wait until President Wilson dis
missed them. but stood ready to call
strike should the negotiations fail.
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The Republicans
Campaign Open

Portland, Me-, Aug. 21.-The Repub-
lican speaking campaign, preceding
the State election. opened to-
night when meetings were held in diff
ferent parts Of the State addressed by
party orators Of national prominence.
In Portland there was a parade Of
Republicans preceding a meeting in
City hall where former Congressman
Cole Of Ohio was the chief speaker.
There was a flag raising at Ray
mond this afternoon and q meeting at
Bridgton. where Congressman Wood
Of Indiana was one Of the speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22
Hustis Sees B. & NJ.
Receiver Inevitable
in Present Situation

notes have already been extended sew
eral times.
Mr.. Husts said further:
1T is my personal opinion that the
notes will not be extended again. see
no hope for anything but a receiver
ship. This is no threat nor bluff.
ut is not merely matter of extend
ing the notes. The Boston & Maine
cannot go on forever with it's present
unsound financial structure, nor with
its physical condition as it is today.
The question of whether the road
shall go into the hands of a receiver
must be decided between now and the
last day of this month. 1t may be
decided tomorrow. The directors may
vote not to extend the notes, or they
may leave the matter in the hands Of
the executive committee"
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Boston. Aug. 21.-The opinion that
receivership for the Boston & Maine
Railroad is inevitable was reported by
James S. Hustis, president of the
road, in an interview tonight. Il see
no hope of avoiding it," Mr.. Hustis
said. The reorganization committee
has no new plan to offer; the leased
lines have not submitted any new
proposition and we have received no
assurances that stockholders would
consent to another extension of the
notes or that the bankers would rec
ommend it again."
The board of directors will meet to-
morrow to consider the proposition Of
securing a further renewal of $4,000
900 in notes due on Aug. %. These
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MelauahIin. Howell

A very pretty wedding was perform
ed at st. Mary's Catholic church Mon
day morning, the contracting parties
being Daniel C. Mclaughlin, son Of
Albert Mclaughlin Of this city. aud
Miss Julia Howell, the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Howell Of Bath.
N. B. Oswald r. Fahey acted a. best
man, and Miss Augusta Howell was
bridesmaid. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. FIR. r. r. Harris,
and after Che wedding the bride and
groom, best man and bridesmaid. were
invited to the home Of Mrs. J. M.
Haynes for breakfast, following which
the young couple left on the 9.3s train
for New York City on their honey
moon trip.
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Claude Davidson. the little son Of
Mr.. end Mrs. Frank Davidson, who is
receiving treatment at the Augusta
General hospital for injuries received
last Saturday, was reported Monday to
be doing well. The boy. who is but
year and half old, was toddling by
the table in the dining room and in
pulling at the table cloth upset a cup
of hot coffee which scalded the left
side of his face and also the left side
of his body.
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Catholics Take y p.
Matter Of Maximum
Wage Injecting

new York, Aug. H.-Esta blishment OF
q minimum wage for all workers was dis
eussed here tonight at a social service
meeting of the American Federation of
Natholic Societies. Professor James e.
HAsgerty OF Ohio State university pre-
SIDED and the speakers were Bishop P. J.
~uooon of Rockford. ILL.,, the Rev. Edwin
" hara. chairman of the Oregon state
.'mmisslon on the minimum wage, and
VIC rev John Ryan of the Catholic uni
'.ls'ty IN Washington. D. c.
!. rfof' Haggerty declared that no more
'Aan 10 per cent. Of wage earners in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-22

United States are organized. These, he
said, are skilled workers.
"Unskilled laborers fail to organize
he said. partly from lack of intelligence
and partly from handicaps placed in the
way by organized capital"
He asserted that investigation shows
that a family of five requires from 500
to $1,000 yearly to live.
Three-fourths of the unskilled workers
of the country earn less than 500, he
said. ut has been determined that a wo-
man can live on less than s. a week, but
three-fourths of the women wage earners
Of the country get less than that
amount