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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
SATISFY GREGORY
Continued from Page One)

liminary obstacles to a decision by the
supreme court of the United States on
the Adamson law were wiped out to-
day.
The only possible hitch in the pro-
ceedings now lies in the question
where the highest court will advance
the cases and can render a decision by
Jan. /, when the law Is scheduled to
go into effect.
The case of the Atchison, Topeka 4
Santa Fee. and of other railroads which
had applied to Judge John C. Pollock
in the United States district court at
Kansas City, KAN were by agreement
of counsel for the government and
railroads. postponed until after de-
cision by the supreme court.
An announcement was made by
Frank Hagerman, special assistant to
the attorney general, and Walker d.
Hines, chairman of the committee of
railroad counsel. that similar post
ponements would be requested in all
courts of the country where injunc-
ton suits have been filed.
The case which goes to the upper
tribunal is that of the Missouri, Ok.
1ahoma & Gulf Railroad heard hur-
riedly here Wednesday by Judge Will
liam G. Hook, who held that the law
was unconstitutional The appeal was
immediately taken.
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PORTLAND Man
HAS SAD STORY
|OF LONG JOURNEY

Binghampton. N. T.. Nov. 24.-Trudg-
ing across the country from San Fran
cisco in an effort to reach his boyhood
home and relatives in Portland. Me-.
John Burns, SO years old and penni-
less, arrived in this city yesterday aft
ernoon suffering from partial paralysis.
He stumbled into the office OF Superin-
tendent of the Poor Watrous, and told
q pathetic story. He was plasterer
by trade and went West from Portland
in 1898. A stroke of paralysis rendered
him incapable of working and he start
ee back for Portland with his savings.
He purchased transportation making
the eastward start in August. riding
as far as he could he attempted to walk
the remainder of the way. being given
rides by kind hearted brakemen occa-
sionally. He never attempted to steal
rides on freight trains. Cold weather
overlook him. hence his appeal. Within
a week he will be sent to Portland in
comfort by the state department of
charities.
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GIVEN
TO REV. 4. FRANCIS
WAlCH And FAMILY
Friday Evening at the Vestry OF
the Uniyersalist Church - "A
Large Attendance and All En-
Joy the Occasion

The vestry of the Winthrop street
Universalst church was the scene VI
a very pleasant occasion Friday eve
ming at a reception rendered to kew.
A. Francis Walch, the new pastor Oh
the church. and his family under the
direction of the Murray Alliance.
fine musical program was carrieo ou'
and it goes without saying that the
many members of the church ana par
ish in attendance passed deiigntAui
evening.
With the addition Of tables anu
couches the church vestry was trans-
formed into a very pretty parlor anu
the decorations were potted pianls
and flowers.
The guests were received by Rev.
and Mrs. Walch and daughter, Miss
Gertrude l.. Walch, Charles F. Flynt'
A. ID. Ward and Justin Z. Packard.
trustees of the church, Mrs. A. d.
Ward, Mrs. J. E. Packard. Mrs.
Charles H. Durham, president OF the
Mission Circle; and Philip Sylvester.
superintendent of the Sunday schooi.
The ushers were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
c. Metcalf and Mr. and Mrs. w. H..
Gannett, and the guests were intro
I, duced to the members of the receiv-
| ing line by Elmer E. ParkmaA.
| Charles F. Flynt in behalf OF tho
board Of trustees, welcomed the new
pastor and Rev. Mr.. Walch respond
ed most feelingly.
Selections rendered by the choir Of
the church met with the hearty ap-
prevail Of all The choir is composed Of
| Miss. F. H. Moody, soprano: Mrs.
| Georgia c. Dyer. contralto; ]. Frank
Dyer, tenor; and Samuel Titcomb,
bass. Mrs. Frank l.. Dutton, organist
at the church, presided at the plano.
Dainty refreshments Of ice cream.
cake and CONNECTIONS were served by
Mrs G. w. Martin and Mrs. G. A.
Robertson. who were assisted by Mrs.
r. w. Pope, Mrs. Carl H.. Witherell
and Mrs. Harry NJ. Lyons
Mrs: A. D. Ward Is president of thu
Murray Alliance, which was in charge
OF the reception. The decorations werS
in charge Of a committee composed 6f
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Metcalf, Mr.. aha
Mrs. w. Fl. Gannett, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry f. Goodrich and Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer e. Parkman. u
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BOOTHBAY MAN
is CAUGHT WITH.
SHORT HOLSTERS

Pemaquid Beach. Me-. Nov. 24-.Au-
prose Bracket. lobster flsherman
was arraigned before Judge Cvrus y
Upper at Boothbay Harbor T,,esa,,
on the charge of having in his nosses-
sion 1s short" Holsters when Eish
warden Charles Sherman overha ,,ed
r,ta. oct. 70, according to Warden
sherman Bracket pleaded guilty and
pa!o the hne and costs. which amount .
ed to about $50. ''oui'-
II Is alleged that the officer had o
nerce tussle with Bracket before he
gave up the Holsters. 1t is said tha,
nrackett promised to appear at the
municipal court at Boothbay Harho,
on a certain day to face the charges
against him. but failed to show nm II
.ne meantime he had gone to Por+
,ano. where he had employment 70,
sne winter. Deputy Sheriff Keves -,
pn .nnUn ana Warden Sherman went to
I... .tland Monday and caused Brack.
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NATIONAL HOME

onicer Of the day. Capt. Charles Nc.
Culloch.
The funeral Of the late Luther conr
VIII be held from the Home chanel a,
. A. M. Saturday. Rev. c. H. Temple
| officiating.
Burroughs were granted Friday to
Eugene Hill to Old Town and Lewis E.
Craig to Boston.
me returns from furloughs Friday
were Melzar b. Howe from Boston: An
anew M. Selman from York Corner and
fatrick Tiffany from Spencer, Mass.
Henry Hardy Of Co B has been de-
talled on extra duty i'll the hospital.
FRANK w. Little. who has been on
extra duty in the hospital. has been sent
t. Co. B.
Thomas McKone. who has been on
the sick list at the hospital, has been
transferred to Co b.
Religious services Ut the Home chm.
e' Sunday morning will be held as fol.
lows; Mass and serm on by Rev. Er r
- Mclaughlin at and Protestant scr.
vices by Rev. c. II. Temple at o.a5
A. NJ
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col. JOHN D. PRINTABLE,
iU. S. COMMISSIONER
PORT OF PORTLAND, DIES

Portland, Me, Nov. 24.-colonel John
D. Printable, SO. for nearly a score OF
years United States shipping commits
sioner at this port, receiving his title
Of colonel as member of the staff OF
Governor Llewellyn Powers, passed
away early this morning after linger-
illness. His death came five days aft
er he had passed his seth birthday.
Printable was born in Portland. Nov.
10. 1857. the son of the late Maurice
Printable. and he received his educa-
ton in the schools Of this city. Be-
sides his wife. Margaret, he is sur
vived by one daughter, Miss Grace NJ,
and one son, Maurice E. Printable
The funeral services will take place
on Monday morning, a high mass of
requiem to be celebrated at the Sa-
cred Heart Catholic church at 8
o'clock
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INVESTIGATING
PORTLAND BLAZE
T0WLE'S GARAGE
$4,000 DAMAGE

Portland. Me-, Nov. 24.-Investiga-
ton Of the $4,000 fire in Towle's gar
age. 623 Forest avenue, today showed
that fully dozen of the IS automo-
biles in the structure had been dam
aged at 6 o'clock last night and that
the fire was started when an employee
dropped the iron nozzle of the gaso-
line filing tank on the concrete floor
causing spark which ignited the
gasoline. Within a few minutes the in
terror of the garage was a mass of
flames and it was with difficulty that
the workmen escaped with their lives.
1t is estimated that the damage to
the garage will amount to $4,000 or
$4,000 and while the damage to the
automobiles cannot be definitely de-
,ermined until the cars have been
thoroughly examined it will probably
reach $4,000.
Automobiles in the front part of the
building suffered the greater damage
as it was in this section of the garage
that the fire started.
A Ford touring car owned by Norman
Decker, Chalmers runabout owned by
A. c. Harlow and new Chalmers tour
ing car owned by DR.. E. *. Sanborn were
practically destroyed. while other cars
damaged by the fire and by water includ-
ed Cadillac owned by Wilbur G. WHEEL
den, a REQ owned by Darling and Kidder,
a Ford owned by Miss Marguerite Ogden,
Buick owned by Frank Jordan. an Oak
iand owned by Frank lngersoll Ford
touring car owned by Or. A. C. Thomp-
son. and Interstate touring car owned
by Harry Berry. Many OF the cars es-
capped with slight damage while the tops
and bodies of others were badly burned.
The famous Towle S. O.. S. wreckins
car escaped the flames. having been left
outside the building owing to the large
number of private cars stored inside the
garage.
The machine shop Of the garage escaped
with only slight damage and Mr.. T0wle
said this forenoon that the plant will be
ready for business again within two days.
The loss on the building, equipment
md on The private cars is for the most
part covered by insurance.
High praise was given the fire de-
partment for the excellent work in saw
ing the building the majority of the au-
.tomohiles in the garage as when the
firemen arrived on the scene the entire
interior,sof the building was mass Of
flames and was being fed on the oil and
gasoline which is always found in any
modern garage
Stanley Thompson. the employee. who
was filing DR.. A. c. Thompson'e au-
tomobile with gasoline when the llrs
started. narrowly escaped with his life
as his clothing caught fire and 1t was
with difficulty that he was able to get
out Of the burning building. Other en-
ployes escaped through the rear win
COWS.
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won LOEbELL
CONSIDERS THE
SERVICE BILL AS
MOST IMPORTANT
German Auxiliary Service Bill
Now Before Reichstag Main
Committee

London, Nov. 24.-The German aux
iliary bill is considered by Secretary
of the Interior Won Loebell as sur
passing in Importance all previous war
dam dispatch to Reuters describing
the debate on the bill before the main
committee of the Reichstag.
Secretary. Won Loebell opened the
debate on the bill. which provides for
the services of all men from II to IS.
He said that besides the millions whom
it would render liable to service in the
army 1t would affect three million
others to be called upon for other ser
vices in this war; which lis not only
war of armies but war of political
economy. a war of nations" Explain
ing that the object of the bill was the
mobilization Of labor, the minister de-
clared that instead of the lack of
employment which prevailed at the
beginning of the war there was now a
! positive lack of labor. especially in the
manufacture of munitions and war ma :
terial of all kinds. He said the bill is
intended to assure the SuStenance of
the laboring population and that COM
| pulsion would only be used as a last
resort and was not needed for wo-
men, The bill must prove to the whole
world he said "Germany's determi-
nation to fight with all her forces tn
the uttermost." General Groener point.
ed out that the exertions of the Rrit-
ISM minister of munitions, necessitated
considerable increase in the manu-
1actnre of munitions in Germany. He
explained that the bill proposed to add
10 the army all men liable for service
VINO had hitherto been regarded as in
| dispensable at home.
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GRANGE STATEMENT
Continued from Page One)

goods.
AS for the products Of the farm, the
fixing of prices is mainly by the sup
ply and demand in the markets of the
world. The farmer completes with the
cheapest paid labor. When he sells
some of his products as he did only a
few years ago, at less than the cost
he gets no redress or reduction in tax
es nor in anything, he buys and it
would be very unfair when he is get
ting a fair price for some of his pro-
ducts to place an embargo on what he
produces to lower the price and ulti-
mately reduce the supply.
I'VE believe that in some instances
production has been restricted by
trusts and monopolies. This is partic-
ularly true Of the meat situation as
many of the villages, towns and cities
in many sections are not permitted to
kill their own meats because of the
unfair competition of the packing in
terests. We further believe that while
the crops have been short yet there is
plenty for all in this country and some
to sell. But at the same time economy
should be practiced along all lines. The
high price of potatoes and vegetables
this year does not mean that the same
price will prevail next year. BY TAX
ing a 10-year average the producer is
not getting a living price and under
present conditions we are getting only
a fair price. Milk. taking into account
its food value, is still cheap.
"Other causes might be enumerated
thus:
THE alarming increase of insect and
fungus pests.
Gambling in food products, which
should be prohibited.
There should be more storage houses
in the country and under the control OF
the farmers themselves.
The duplication in delivery service in
the village, town and city, also the lack
of marketing facilities in some towns and
cities.
The American farmer is farming as
well as he can afford. He will increase
the yields as he gets pay for increased
production. Increased production means
increased cost and unless prices warrant
this increase the farmer cannot go ahead.
With the high prices now prevailing any
farmers are getting no returns for their
labor. With the increased development
of scientific knowledge turned over to the
farmer through agricultural college exper-
iment stations and particularly the work
done by the national department of ag-
rculture with other agencies we can as
sure the American consumed that the
farmer of America. II given a fair chance
and a square deal. will not only continue
to feed America but will have some to
spare
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WINTHROP

Mr.. and Mrs. n X. Whittemore of
Pennington were the guests of DR.. and
Mrs. c. w. Taggart this week.
A union Thanksgiving service Of the
Methodist Episcopal and Congregational
churches will be held Sunday evening in
the Congregational church at O'Clock
Rev. y. r. Pearson will conduct part
of the service and Rev. Harry Trust will
preach on the subject God and the Ma
tions." In the morning at the Congre-
gational church the pastor will preach on
Something We Have All Acquired" Sun.
day school is held at 11.45, f. T. Clifford
superintendent. You are cordially invited
to all services.
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WINTHROP CENTER

Master Philip Pike. who submitted to
an operation on his throat Wednesday at
the Augusta General hospital. returned to
his home Friday.
A party among whom were Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Irving Bailey, Hon. c. NJ
Bailey, w. H. Frazee. Mr. and Mrs Jos.
eph E. Briggs, Mrs. E. S. Woodman, Mrs
Elwood A. Bailey. Miss Ida Tarbox, Mrs
Fl. J. Bailey, Miss Alice ADClough, Mrs
Frank Boothby and Mrs. Charlotte Sleep
er, attended the dedication exercises at
Good VIII Thursday
Miss Ida Tarbox Of Portland is tho
guest of Mrs. E. S. woodman at THE
Highlands
Kenneth Girdler of Mercer was the
guest Thursday of Hollis Davis.
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CAPT. DENN|S0N
DIES AT PORTLAND

Portland. Me. Nov. 24.--Captain Alex.
ander c. Dennison. one Of the hest
known master mariners Of the Atlantic
coast, died today after a long illness.
aged 50 years. He had been comman-
Ger Of the Gov. Dingley and other boats
Of the Eastern Steamship Co. Capt
nennison was in command Of the Bay
State on the night Of November IS. 1898.
when the fated steamer Portland put
out Of Boston on her last voyage. Con-
trary to the judgment Of Capt Blanch-
ard Of the Portland he decided not to
Put out that night and probably saved
the steamer. which this fall was wreck.
"a Oh CAPE Elizabeth. He u aurvtveh
by . widow.
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A $4,000 Fire at Portland.

Filling gasoline tank in the automo-
bile of DR.. A. c. Thompson that ran over
and killed Portland boy six weeks ago
led to a $4,000 fire Thursday evening, in
the garage of Urban A. Towle. Forest
avenue. Portland. Stanley Thompson.
an employe. was injured. his clothing be-
ing burned from his body. OF the % cars
In the garage seven were destroyed and
the balance damaged by fire and water
A spark caused by the nozzle of the gas
Dime tank coming in contact with other
metal Is credited with starting the fire.
About 1890 worth of supplies and acces-
sories were burned also and the building
ruined. A nest OF wooden buildings IN the
neishborhood and the machine shop con-
nectsd were saved BY the nremen.
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SOUTH GARDINER

Rev. c. w. Robinson, pastor of the
Congregational church will have for
his subject Sunday morning What
Is the Matter With South Gardiner"
AS this is question that has been
very often discussed it is thought very
probable that there will be an excep-
tionally large congregation. We think
that If it IS Mr.. Robinson's power to
enlighten US on the subject we had all
better 60 and hear him. Mr.. Robinson
will deliver a Thanksgiving sermon in
the evening.
A little son recently arrived at the
home Of MIR. and Mrs Emerson Lewis.
Miss Hannah Smith, who has been
visiting relatives irr town for the past
few weeks. has gone to Brownville
Junction for the winter.
Mrs. H. A. Harlow has gone to visit
her sister. Mrs. Albert McCurdy at
Ward Hill. Mass.
Mrs. Regis Metzler returned Satur-
day to her home at Bellows Falls aft
err an extended visit with her grand
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Will Metzler.
Inc Twice Four Club met Monday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Cros-
man. The evening was passed with
music and whist. after which light re-
freshments were served as this was
Post night at the club" "Hank and
his animal friends were present"
The Art club met Wednesday with
Miss Katherine and Mrs Harry Ham
I'm at their home in Sherburn avenue
The subject was Handkerchief for the
benefit Of B. The afternoon was pass
ed IN sewing after which refreshments
were served. Musical selections were
rendered by Mrs. Chas Mcnamara
me club met Friday with its pres-
ident. Mrs. Chas. McPhee, Bartlett
street e -
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EAST WINTHROP

The Thursday Club met at the church
parlor Thursday afternoon. Subject. "Tu-
nsa and Tripolii' Roll call. current
events; paper, ancient Carthage" Mrs
Mabel Whiting; Geographical sketch,
Mrs. Ethel Symes; The Government, Mrs
Sadie Baker. guessing contest was
conducted by Mrs. Harriet kilbreth which
caused much merriment. Hostesses, Mrs
Sadie Baker. Mrs. Bertha Cushman.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Brainard have NOV.
ed to their new home in this place.
Mrs. F. D. Hamlin Of Brunswick visited
relatives IN this place Thursday and Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25

The enterprising citizens of Booth
bay Harbor took a unique method a
week ago of creating interest in the
good roads movement BY an auto
mobile parade Of 30 decorated
cars the people of that section show
ed their interest and went to Wiscas-
set. where they received a hearty
welcome. Here they met Hon. Philip
w. Deering, chairman of the State
Highway Commission. and Paul D.
Sargent. chief engineer. who accom-
panied them back TO the Harbor, and
addressed a big good roads meeting
that evening in the Opera House. L.
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Alexander Irepof
::Appointed Premier In
/, attest Russian Ukase

NJ. Sturmer, the successor OK Ere
mier Goremykin, was appointed on
Feb. 1, 1916. Before his appointment he
was the representative OF the right
wing in the financial debates in the
council Of the empire. the upper leg
islative body.
NJ. Trepoff. who is in his 18th year,
served nine years in the army. In 1879
he became attached to the imperial
chancellery and won distinction
through his share in the work OF a
commission of inquiry into the state
of the noble class in Russia. In 1905
when the constitution was granted and
Count White was in power, NJ. Ire
poff participated in reform work and
in 1914 he was appointed to the impe-
rial council.
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"PoliticaI Crisis"

The retirement of Premier Sturmer and
the appointment of NJ. Trepoff as his
successor probably are outgrowths of
what has been referred to in a few care
fully censored Petrograd dispatches re-
Gently as serious political crisis in the
life OF the Russian nation.
The change ape emily implies victo-
ry fcr the liberal elements of Russia over
the bureaucratic regime, for NJ. Sturmer
always has been prominent in the affairs
of the Russian bureaucracy, while NJ
Trepoff in the past has engaged in a va
riety of reform work.
A recent Petrograd dispatch quoted Pro-
fessor Paul Milukoff, one Of the proml-
nent Liberal leaders, to the effect that an
agreement had been reached between the
government and the Duma which was en-
tirely satisfactory to the representatives
of the people. but there had been no pre-
vious intimation that this would result in
the retirement of the premier. In fact, a
dispatch filed in Petrograd on Wednes-
day quoted the well-informed Russky
Slovo to the effect that NJ. Sturner was
convinced the crisis had passed and that
the existing order would remain withou,
cnanSe, LOT the present at icdSt
Although Russia has been a consti-
tutional monarchy since 1905, when
the first step toward a representative
government was made, the legislative,
executive and judicial power have con-
tinued to be united to a great extent
in the Emperor. who still bears the IT,
tie Of autocrat. There Is distinct
c!eaverage, moreover. between the Du-
ma and the government. whose men,
hers are appointed by ths Emperor and
are not responsible to the Duma. 1t
was this condition which was largely
responsible for the seroius political
crisis that came to a head with the
recent assembling Of the Duma.
At that time the government was
made the object of bitter attack by
various influential parties. represent
ing the voice Of public opinion which
could not be ignored and the displace-
ment Of Mr.. Sturmer probably means
that for the first time in Russian his
tory the representatives OF the people
have succeeded in moulding the gov
eminent in accordance with their
wishes.
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The first rehearsal of the Winthrop
street Baptist church choir was held
in the vestry on Friday evening ana
about 20 were present and aided in tine
work. Mrs. Ola Roule was the pianist'
Rev. E. S. Philbrook acted as CLARINET
ist and Clarence Frye was vioiihis''
The work done by the choir was eN-
cellent for a first rehearsal. ana IL Is
hoped that a larger number Will oe
nresent at the next rehearsal.
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Saturday and Sunday cone.rt.

$500. -narch selection Caluder
~. NAiherva Voelker
y" fua'o ?. Dierig
CCornet solo by Paul Drosseln
'"A'e from Up. The Martyrs"
..r Donizetti
= amour Puerner
Puerner
wv" oid times Boyer
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London, Nov A-Alexander Trepof,
Russian minister of railways. has been
appointed premier. according to Reuter-
dispatch from Petrograd. The retiring
premier. NJ. Sturmer. by an imperial
ukase has been appointed grand ohamber-
lain of the imperial court. retaining his
functions as a member Of the council OF
the empire.
Petrograd newspapers say that the APP
pointment of NJ. Trepoff as premier i'm
plies the necessity that the government
make a pronouncement to Parliament ex-
planning the problems connected with the
work of the government.