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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

His Picture in the Papers," de-.
| lightful and nicely balanced five reel
comedy drama from the Fine Art
studios heads an especially fine photo
play offering which will be shown at
the Colonial for the final times today.
IN the leading role is Douglas Fair
hanks, whose personality is so all per-
vading that he is like the sun when it
rises in sky Of morning stars, the
light by which some of them glow, the
light which causes them all to fade. He
is in class all by himself, an athlete
Of resource and daring, and a subtle
interpreter of the amusing side of hui
man Nature. His Picture in the
Iapers" not only affords Fairbanks just
the sort Of opportunity that suits his
qualifications, but it is highly in
genious. cleverly constructed and a
| work of art in itself. A corking good
story, bright subtitles, we'll handled
and finely interpreted, what more can
one want?
Who is the Laughing Mask" Have
you seen Pathe's latest and greatest
serial, THE Iron Claw? If you have
been following this sensational series
YOU have been asking the same ques-
ton yourself and if you have not seen
The Iron Claw" you are missing a
genuine treat, a Dhctoplay Of sus-
pense and thrills. That peerless trio,
Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Shell.
don Lewis give a superb performance
in today's episode, 1.-THE Name and the
Came
! Scenes from the Mexican border are
included among others in the Pathe
News. highly amusing two reel
keystone, Better Late Than Never"
with William Collier and Mae Busch
will round out this feature program
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11
CANAAN

MRS. Jennie Cover who has beer
Iasslne the winter at Lynn, Mass, re-
turned home Saturday.
Earle Laurence Of Fairfield c,m.
saturday to visit his wife and little
SON norman. Mrs. Laurence is caring
'or ner mother. Mira. Eugene Goodrich
George Lambert d visiting relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11
in Fairfield.

in Fairfield.
MISS Alice Moore returned Sunday 70
ner school in Bangor after a vacation
ol TWO weeks passed with her parent
MI. and Mrs. Laforest Moore.
IT. and Mrs. Harold Bibber returne'
saturday from visit at Boothbay.
Mrs. Levi Bean and daughter Fran.
ees OF Skowhegan were called here u.s.
week by tie serious illness of her fatn'
er, George Crocker.
Inc officers Of the Library AssocS,
ZION and many helpers have been bu's
at work several days the past Wes'
Installing a new system for the di'
triDulon OF the books which is ~
Improvement over the old. rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11
Clarence r. 6iaisdeIl Of Sidney

Clarence r. Blaisdell passed away
Monday morning at his home on the
Quaker road Sidney, after short ILL
ness. aged SO years. One son, Fred,
survives. Funeral services will be held
at o'clock Thursday morning at the
Quaker meeting house and the remains
will be taken to Waterville for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Miss Frances Potter. who has been
visiting her friends and relatives in
this city for the past few days, return
ed to Springvale Monday to resume her
studies at Mason Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

ture the current issue Of Paramount
Newspictures and other selected films
are TO be shown at all performances
today. Wednesday arc Thursday the
Opera House management has booked
for the leading attraction William n.
Crane. Americas most notable char
acter actor. in "Davic Harum." -Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Mrs. George Madcre Herbert has
entered the employ CT the D. w. Adams
Co, in the millinery department. Read
announcement in this mornings adj
yertisement CT the Increasing volume
Of business planned in the up-to-date
trimming section.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Charles Allen. principal of Bangor
High school, who has been passing the
spring vacation with friends in this
city, returned Sunday to take up his
duties at the school on Monday morn
ing,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Thomas E. McCurdy. who has been
passinE a few days with relatives i'll
this city, left Tuesday for Portland.
where he will pass a few days before
Joining his mates on the L. S. Battle
ship Georgia."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

The Joint standing committee on fire
department will meet at l O'Clock TINS
afternoon in the aldermen's room Tor
the purpose Of looking over the bulio-
ines used by the department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

H. w. Bailey has purchased the c..
NJ. Cove livery stable at % Winthrop
court and will continue the business,
and also make this stand headquarters
for his heavy trucking business.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

At the regular meeting Of Capital
Grange Saturday evening the Bird and
4th degrees were conferred on class
of three candidates after which har-
vest feast was enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

The Y. NJ. c. A. Camera Club is
planning t. start a collection Of prints
for an album. Anyone having prints Of
LEGAL or historic interest which they
may care to contribute will confer
favor to the club if they will bring or
send same to Secretary Goodman at
the Y M. C. A. building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bowman are
the parents Of 12-pound boy VINO was
born to them Friday, April l. Inc
young man has been named Alfred
IIriah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

The municipal officers will meet at
1 o'clock this Tuesday evening IN the
aldermen's room at City hall for the
purpose Of taking action in the case
of an alleged insane person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

A large load of hay was hauled to
this city from the L. G. Haskell farm
on Monday, and sold to a local dealer,
who stated that hay is higher now than
it has been for years, on account of
last years heavy and continued rains.
The people who claimed that the can
nonade in Europe caused those rains
can blame the war for the high price
of hay,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Fairfield Bros. Co. have just received
large stock Of bicycles, tires and ac-
cessories, and invite inspection. Also
ready with full line Of Capital marine
niotorS.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Mrs. John H. Russell and daughter,
Miss Frances, left Saturday evening
for Vassalboro, where they will visit
, it'll friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

The General Phil Sheridan Circle. No
5, Ladies Of G. A. R.. will entertain tina
w. S. c. Circle Of WaterVllle TUESDAY
afternoon. All members are requested
to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

The Riverside Community Club will
meet at 2.30 Wednesday afternoon,
April ~, with Mrs. r E. Bailey. Full
membership requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Edgar A. Hussey has purchased OF
C. E. Hoxie his unfinished cottage at
the North shore, Lake Cobbosseecontee,
and will at once finish tt.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Miss Eva Townsend Of South Brain
tree, Mass. who has been visiting rel
atives here for the past two weeks, re-
turned Monday to her home in that
citv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

The numerous friends Of Mrs. Albert
Doe Of Pearl street will be pleased TO
learn that she is recovering from her
late illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Maine.
Sunday evening, CLOSING sess;o ~
cordially invited.
Above is a list of some ne M,,.,-
best speakers. A good conference -
assured. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

The Woman's Missionary Society Of
the Penney Memorial church will meet
with Mrs. Mosher, 2.30 p. M. Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Mrs. Walter F. Webb underwent
very serious surgical operation SUNDAY
at her home on Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

The Spiritual Research Society will
hold a meeting at Mrs. Hallowells.
Az Gage street, tonight, Frank Strout
the speaker and message bearer Pub
lie invited. apr11dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11
LOCAL BRIEFS

Mrs. J. L Campbell Of Murray street
on Sunday morning saw flock Of nine
robins near her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Mrs. Mabel Bushey, housekeeper at
the Augusta House, returned MONDAY
from a visit to her mother in DlXneIo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1876

Cards Of thanks. obituary notices. res
olutions Of respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less thar rs cents
Subscribers who fail to receive thu
Journal promptly win confer q favor
by notifying the Office. Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE.

Douglas Fairbanks in Sparkling Fine
Arts Comedy. Drama; 18th Episode
1.-THE Iron Claw; Pathe News; VIM.
Collier and Mae Busch in Keystone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11

Tuesday, April II, 1916.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
LOOKING UP HISTORY
OF HISTORIC Cannon

The two old cannon, which stood
for many years like guardian senti-
nels on the King street side of the
old City Hall we're moved to the
grounds OF the Delaware Historical
Association yesterday by Archivist
Walter G. Tatnall. acting for the State
Archives Commission. II is likely
that they will remain within the rail-
ed-in enclosure in front Of the build
ing for some time
In the meantime Mr.. Tatnall is look,
ing up the history of the cannon. ono
Of them bears the mark of a Virginia
regiment, and il is likely. that the gun
was captured by the Delaware troops IL
battle OF the Civil War. for they ar,
thought TO be Civil War relics. Mr.
Iatnall said today that the guns wer,
either given into the charge Of IN,
state troops by the government at In,
outbreak Of the war when their equip
ment was furnished them, or else the,
were captured from the Southerners il
battle
One gun is in excellent condition, bu
the carriage of the other one is broken
One wheel is of altogether and th'
part Of the wheel left has been takei
inside the building.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
ARRANGING FOR
BIC QUARTERLY
Annual. Rally of African
Union Church to be Held
August 81
VISITO RS TO ATTEND
FROM MANY STATES

Big Quarterly" will be held this
year on Sunday, August o. The Rev.
J. H. Bell. pastor of the African
Union Church on French street be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets and
the members of his congregation are
now arranging the program for the
annual rally
For more than a century big Quar-.
terly" has been an important day for
the colored population of Wilmington
The occasion also attracts hundreds OF
visitors from all parts of the state
and adjoining States.
The African Union Church, under
the auspices of which Big Quarterly
is held. was organized in 1905 by the
Rev. Peter Spencer
The church was incorporated in
1913 under the title OF the Unior
I Church of African Members IL wa:
shortly after the church was organ
/ lied that the idea Of big Quarterly
was organized, and IL has been an an
nual feature ever since.
Mr.. Bell, the pastor. is expecting al
unusually large crowd this year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
PROTEST AGAINST TAX ON
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS

Building and loan associations
throughout the country are protest
ing against the provision In the
amended administration revenue meas
ure reported to the United States
Senate yesterday by the Finance Com
mittee. which levies a license tax Of
so cents per thousand on corporation
capital stock. They assert the build
ing and loan association system is
so different from the corporation plan
that they are entitled to exemption
from the tax
The alleged unfairness of the pro-
posed license tax was explained by
man interested in such associations,
who said: The license tax calls
for so cents per thousand on corpor-
I alton capital stock On a $4,000. 900
charter the tax would amount to So
/ 600 even before the members had
/ paid in that much in dues. The ma
/ jority of associations have State char
ters for S1.000.000 and they have as
sets Of from $1,000 to 100000. Capt.
tai stock in a building association is
| only for the purpose OF regulating the
number OF shares outstanding at any
one time. and it will be seen that the
proposed license tax would prove
ruinous."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
Garrett AUTO IN
Series OF ACCIDENTS
Burning Match Carelessly
Thrown Sets Fire TO Ma
chine After Collision
DISTRICT FIREMEN
WERE CALLED OUT

An automobile owned by Frank
Garrett. Of No 1909 Broome street
met with series OF accidents this
morning. Luckily the accidents oc-
CURED at Tenth and Orange streets,
within a short distance OF several FIRE
engine houses. The automobile own
ed by Mr.. Garrett was slightly
damaged by the first accident when
the truck OF the New Castle Construc.
tiun Company collided with It, break
ing the gasoline tank
When the gasoline tank was broken
by the collision Mr.. Garrett left the
machine standing near the curb and
went to the Wilmington Automobile
Company garage for new tank. While
he was there a man passing along
Tenth street III cigar and threw the
blazing match into the street, near
the car. Instantly the escaping gaso-
line lgnited. Il. p. Dimmick, Of No
2l5 West Tenth street struck the FIRE
alarm.
J Mr.. Garrett. with the help Of Other
men pushed the blazing car away from
the burning fluid. but the tank wa
still ablaze. and when the hremen ar
rived they turned the chemical hose OF
the automobile The large truck
which caused all the trouble, was un
damaged.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
Wilson May 90 Beyond Railroad
Heads in Effort TO Halt Strike

"as ultimate authority. this is
Chambers expression-could not be
learned. One theory is that the
President proposes TO put the hnal
responsibility for refusal by the rail-
roads TO accept his suggestions, on
the interests that own the railroads,
as distinct from the railroad presi-
dents. Whom he could name As final
authority in the case Of the employees.
under the same circumstances could
not be said. A request FOR a refer
endum by the employees on his pro
posal was suggested. Judge Chambers
refused any enlightenment
At the White House efforts 10 OBJ
tain an outline OF the Presidents pro
posal were unavailing. but the at
tempt revealed the fact the managers
and the employees subcommittee hat
asked that all their discussions viii
the President be kept absolutely Sc
cret. This was 10 be true OF the Presi
dents meeting this afternoon Will
the big general committee in the Eas
Room OF the White House. All partie
TO the conferences have agreed Il
maintain silence, although the Pres
dent Is said TO have kept himself FIRE
10 make public the nature Of the dis
cussion eventually. II the attempt {
prevent the break between the EN-
ployes and employers fails.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
az RoeERT ]. nENpER

United Press staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. Aug l7-Events in
the most dramatic Industrial con-
fiict the country has seen in many
years. moved swiftly today After.
noon found President Wilson in his
library completing a proposal he was
to make this afternoon TO $40 repre-.
sentatives of the railway brotherhoods.
while the presidents Of the country's
largest railroads we're hurrying TO
Washington at his request to hear
the same proposal tomorrow after
noon. And e became known that the
President In calling by telegraph TO.
day for the railroad presidents. did
not consider he had yet appealed to
the ultimate authority"
That the President Is prepared to
go beyond the railroad presidents
and. perhaps, beyond the employees
general committee OF $40 was indi-
Gated this afternoon by Judge w. l..
Chambers OF the United States Board
. of Mediation and Cancellation. fol-
lowing a long session with the Presi-
/ dent In which the exact proposal ia
/ be made to the $40 was outlined
/ Chambers left the President drafting
the final text Of his, proposal.
/ Whom the President has in mind
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
NEW YORK Gives
UP TWILIGHT SLEEP
Long Island College Hospital
Only One TO Advocate
the Treatment
GREAT MENACE IS /
SEEN IN METHOD
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Aug. 17.-Executive
officers OF the New York Railways
Company today were given "a hours
in which to arrange a final conference
at which charges Of violation of the
terms of the strike settlement agree
ment will be aired by the employees.
If the conference is not held and the
demands Of the employees are not met,
the workmen will take their troubles
to Mayor Mitchell and Chairman
Straus Of the Public Service Com
mission in anticipation of a strike
which will tie up not only surface
lines but elevated and subway lines
as well.
Led by William B. Fitzgerald. or
ganizer of the carmen's union. mem
bers of the executive board met Will
/ Vice-President Frank Hedley Of thu
New York Railways Company today
| Hedley informed the men that he ha'
no authority to take up their demand
and that only the president and boart
of directors could act Fitzgerald
/ then told Hedley that a conference
with the president and the board o.
directors must be held within 2
hours.
IF our request is denied we will
Ego to Mayor Mitchell and Chairman
/ Straus tomorrow" said Fitzgerald.
The employees demand that the men
/ discharged since the agreement was
signed be restored to their positions
] Included among those who met He'd.
! ley today were P. L. O'Brien, of Bos-
ton, vice-president OF the Interna-
tional Garments Union. and Hugh
Frayne. organizer for the American
| Federation of Labor
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
PLAYHOUSE OPENING TONIGHT.

PLAYHOUSE OPENING TONIGHT.
This evening will be opening night
at The Playhouse for the season and
the attraction will be Gus Hills
clever comedy. Bringing up Father
in Politics" The enjoyable comedy
has been completely remodeled since
IL appeared here last and placing
father in politics gives opportunity
for some remarkably clever comedy.
The piece will be found TO contain
number of pretty songs. excellent cos
tunes as usual plenty of pretty girls
and comedians who are really funny
IL IS counted the best of all Of the
cartoon comedies which have been
placed on the stage and those who
attend the Playhouse this evening are
going to get exactly what they want.
and that is a good hearty laugh. The
object Of the show is to amuse and
there is not the slightest doubt in the
world that it will do IT,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
cops PASS EXAMS.

The eight candidates for policemen
on the Wilmington police force
named by the Board of Police Com
missioners at their meeting on Tues
day underwent the physical examina-
ton last evening, all passing. II is
expected that as soon as the report of
the examiners is sent to the Police
Commissioners the new 'cops" will be
assigned to the force as rockies, +"
having TO 60 on six months proba-
ton. The first three weeks of their
time will be spent in the school OF in
struction in the new public building
The new members OF the force are:
Oscar T. Ward, No 5O4 South Head
street; James L. Curlett. No. 70S
Washington street; Frederick Cats.
No. S04 Lombard street; Edward J.
McAleer. No. 1923 East Fifth street
John J. Gill. No 619 East Eighth
street; Charles E. Potts. No. SEQ Van
dever avenue; Arthur L. Gross. No
613 Bayard avenue; William A
Hunter. No. 1921 Rodney street These
men will be given their first exami-
nation this evening
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
P. s. DUPONT Gives
Three ARMY kitchens

Ell PASo. Tex, Aug. 1s.-Ihree
army field kitchens Of type similar
to those used by the warning armies
OF Europe have been presented to the
Second Regiment. of Philadelphia. by
Pierre S. dupont. Of Wilmington
They are expected TO arrive IN about
week
The rolling kitchens, each Of which
has capacity of feeding GOO men, have
proved their utility behind many a mr.
ing line and ON numerous marches, he
same company which manufactured IN,
Kitchen wagons for the Second Regiment
furnished them TO General Pershng
punitive expedition into Mexico, WHERE
they arc now in use. Drawn by lou
mules each. the kitchens may he oper
| atcd as separate units or coupled TO
rcther and drawn on marches like gun
and caissons.
\ Seven men 10 each unit have charge
of the cooking and serving. They arr
sergeant. head cook two assist
ant cooks and three service men
who. by cooking and serving food 4
hulk. eliminate much time and al
tentiun that would be consumed b
! company cooking In camp or ind
vidual cooking on the march IN
time required for serving a meal q
500 men from one Of the cook wagons
as determined by actual test, yar.e
between 10 and 90 minutes.
Each wagon is a complete kitchen
the equipment Of which any house
wife might envy Besides the stove
which Is mounted on the floor OF tn
wagon. there are two 50-gallon boil
ers. two large frying pans, two bak
ing pans, four serving pans, four cor
fee ladies'. four soup ladies and lou
pudding spoons, all fitted with hook
for convenience in packing them on
Of the way when not in use. The
there are all the usual kitchen nipple
ments, meat grinders, meat saws
cleavers, corkscrews, scruhbin
brushes. pot cleaners, can openers, ic
picks and tongs. kitchen knives. fork
and spoons. cups and plates and sue
tools as saws and bucks. shovel'
picks. axes, rakes. monkey wrenche
and lanterns.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-17
-RAM0NAr MILE.L0NG FILM.

Those who still have doubts about
the willingness OF an audience 20 sit
through 10000 or 10000 feet Of mo-
ton picture flm-a performance Of
three hours duration--are having
them completely dispelled. 1t is claim
ed, by the mammoth new w. II Clune
cinema operate spectacle. Ramona, "
which is to be presented here the
first time at The Playhouse the week
OF August 81.
When Ramona was first present
ed on Broadway. its makers refused
to be impressed by any skepticism on
the score Of length. They insisted
that II a show is a good one. there
need be no fear OF the result This
judgment proved correct. for this en-
chanting story Of Ramona" was 81
humanity and so we'll told on IN,
screen that audiences never seemed Il
tire OF II.