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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
PORTLAND NEEDS
BETTER NARb0R;
TO PRESS DEMAND
Big Delegation Headed by Gov
ernOr Curtis to Call on War
Department Board and En-
plain the Necessity of I'M
prOvements

Portland, Me. May 16.-Governor Oak
ley c. Curtis, the entire Maine delegation
in Congress, the mayor of Portland, the
mayor of South Portland and officers of
the Portland Chamber of Commerce will
represent Portland at the hearing before
the board of engineers of the war depart
ment in Washington next Tuesday after
noon when the matter of improvements
for Portland harbor will be considered.
The board of engineers have granted q
rehearing on the matter and the big dele
CATION of Maine men will show the ire
mendous shipping business of this port
during the past winter and at the pres
ent time the absolute necessity Of deeper
water in the harbor, a channel depth of
So feet at mean low tide, and an extern
sion of the harbor lines which will per-
NIT an extension of piers along the Wa
ter front of this port.
1t was announced today that Portland
and Maine will be represented at the
hearing by Governor Oakley {. Curtis
Mayor MILFORD 6. Chapman Of Portland
Mayor Charles f. West Of South Port
land, Senator Charles NJ. Johnson. Sena-
tor Daniel J. McGilicuddy. Congressman
Asher c. Kinds, Congressman Frank f.
Guernsey. Congressman John A. Peters,
President George l.. Crosman Of the Port
land Chamber Of Commerce. Executive
Secretary w. B. Moore of the Portland
Chamber Of Commerce, A. II. Ford Of the
Chamber of Commerce. Harbor Extension
Committee, Hon. William T. Cobb Of
Rockland. Hon. f. G. Plummer OF Bath
Colonel Frederick Hale of Portland and
H. P. Sweetser. attorney for the Grand
Trunk Railway system.
The hearing will be held in the South
ern building at Washington and at 40
this afternoon the harbor extension COM
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce will
meet in the chambers rooms and consid-
er matters which will he placed before the
board of engineers of the war department
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

Michael Nestor was Tuesday granted a
furlough to visit his home in Hartford.
CT.
The returns from furloughs Tuesday
were James Raglan from Providence,
Thomas Milett from Boston and Ferdi-
nand Fritz from New York City
The funeral of the late Richard NJ
Earl will be held from the Home chapel
at A. NJ. Wednesday, Rev. c. H. Temple
officiating.
Howard A. Stafford has been elected
captain of the Home baseball team He
is thorough man in this game, having
played on some fast teams In Rhode ISL
and before coming to the Branch two
years ago. He plays second and in the
twirlng staff when needed.
George L. Fitzgerald has been sent to
Co. 3 and Charles c. Hart to Co. X from
the hospital.
Hovey French of Co. x and Harry B.
Bates of Co. p have been detailed on ex-
ira duty in the hospital
stephen NJ. Pullem of Co G, George
Hayman Of Co. y. Thomas Millett of Co.
y and Andrew Commit of Co. * have been
admitted to the hospital.
Mrs. Ella NJ. Elliott Of BROOKLYN. ~
Y, and Mrs. Myra F.. Alexander of Bal
timore. Mich. daughters of the late Lew
ic Macord, have returned to- their homes
after attending the funeral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
ALBION

SOTTH-Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Abbott
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Crosby Of AL
bion Corner called Sunday afternoon
on Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Mclaughlin.
They made the trip in Mr.. Crosby s
auto which he recently purchased
Mrs. Edwin Fowler. who has been
quite i'll for the past few weeks, is re-
ported to he better at this writing.
Bert Mclaughlin, who has been i'll
for the past few weeks. remains about
the same at the present time.
Mrs. Laura Coffin of Wiscasset. who
has been visiting relatives in this
place for the past few weeks, has re-
turned to her home
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Meader passed
Sunday afternoon with her sister and
husband. Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Brad
street of South Freedom.
Miss Alta Hutchins of South Free
dom called Sunday on Mrs. Sarah Nc
LauGhlin and son.
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claimed that she carried 10000 rifles
for the rebels besides other war mate
rial.
The Aud lay in about IS fathoms
of water the diver said. She had
the Norwegian flag painted on her
hull. J found hole in her side II or
IA feet in diameter. On the bed of the
sea | saw a lot of rifles and ammuni-
ton"
During the afternoon the prosecu-
ton produced several interesting ex-
hibits. Among them was a handbag
which was found buried on the shore
where Easement and his companions
landed from the submarine. This bag
contained the green rebel Rag which
was shown at yesterdays session, a
considerable amount of ammunition,
and several maps of Ireland, two of
which were drawn in the 14th century.
1t is charged that these exhibits show
the purpose of the prisoners in visiting
Ireland was to participate in the up
rising.
The case was adjourned late in the
afternoon until tomorrow, when it Is
expected the magisterial hearing will
he concluded at least as far as con-
Germs evidence to be submitted by the
crown. The prosecution announced the
crown still had two or three witnesses
TO call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
OAKLAND
Members of Sergt. Wyman Re-
lief Corps Give Surprise
Party-Rebekahs to
Entertain
S. OF V. AUXILIARY TO PRE-
SENT COMEDY DRAMA

Sixteen members of Sergt. Wyman w.
r. c. gave Mrs. Florence Wheeler a sur
prise party Monday night. Mrs. Wheeler
was the recipient of a Maybasket well
decorated with crepe paper and filed with
fruit and confectionery. A social time
was enjoyed
Laurel Rebekah Lodge. No Sc. OF Gin
ton will entertain the Rebekahs of Dis
trict No. Is at a district meeting on
Thursday, May is. There will be both an
afternoon and evening meeting. The
meeting in the afternoon will be called
promptly at o'clock for the transaction
of the business of this district. A sup
per will be served by the members of
Laurel Lodge to the visiting members at
the usual price. The evening meeting will
open promptly at 80, when the staff of
Vassalboro Lodge, No. 81. will exemplify
the work of the degree. Those wishing to
attend this meeting from Oakland will
leave Waterville on the BIS train in the
afternoon. returning on the Pullman aft
er the meeting. All Rebekahs are cor
daily invited to attend.
Kenneth Farr, L. of NJ. 10, was al home
over Sunday.
Mrs. Lima Bryant. who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. Sumner Leach.
has returned to Camden.
c. l.. Clifford. who was guest at
Jamaica Point Camps over Sunday,
has returned to Brookline. Mass.
Mrs. Bertha Gleason is in Boston on
business.
Love and Tea" is the title of a
comedy drama which is to be given
at Memorial hall Friday evening I'M
der the auspices of the Sons of Vet
Grams Auxiliary No. Il. The cast of
characters is as follows: Miss Lavina
BoltwOod, Mrs. Gladys Crowell; Betty
Boltwood, Miss Charlotte Tracy: Mrs.
CroWles, Mrs. Rose p. Kelley; Mrs.
Adams, Miss Marie Cochrane: Mrs.
Strong. Mrs. Mabel Curtis Mandy T..
p Hallett: Judge Ingram. j. \. Hal
lett; William Dickerson. Chester Oil
YER. A dance will follow the play.
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FAIRFIELD
Lawrence High to Play Farm.
ington High This Afternoon
First Rehearsal of the
Merchant of Venice
SPECIAL MEETING BENTON
GRANGE THIS EVENING

Lawrence High will play the Farm
ington High school baseball team on
the home diamond en- Wednesday af-
ternoOn, about o'clock
The members of the Embroidery
Club Will be entertained at the home
OF Mrs. Colby Lawrence at her home
on upper Main street Wednesday af-
ternoon. A large attendance is desired
earle r. Stoves was present at tn.
regular meeting Of the Epworth
League Society held at the vestry of
The Methodist church on Tuesday eve
ming and delivered very interesting
talk to the members present. Mr..
Stoves was formerly of this town. hav-
ing graduated from Lawrence High
school in the class of 1912 and is now
supplying the pulpit in the churches at
West Durham and North Pownal.
Miss Vivian Smith has returned to
her home in Stoneham, Mass. after
being called to this town by the death
of her grandmother, Mrs. Perthena
bowman.
special meeting of the Benton
Grange is called on Wednesday eve
ring at the Grange hall. Application
for membership will be taken at this
meeting and musical program has
been arranged. Miss Blanche Webster,
who is Domestic Science instructor at
Lawrence High school, will be present
at this meeting and will deliver a pa =
per on domestic Science as Taught in
the Public Schools"
surprise party was rendered Miss
Rita Matthew at her home on High
street on Monday evening.
The members of the Murray Club
were entertained at the home of Mrs.
Samuel Wing, Elm street, on Tuesday
afternoon. The regular club program
was carried out and refreshments were
served.
The district meeting of Rebekah
Lodges in District No. -. will he held
with the Laurel Rebekah Lodge of Gin
ton on Thursday afternoon and evening
May IS The Nassalboro Rebekah
Lodge will confer the degree. All Re
/ bekahs are invited to attend. The To-
cal members will take the $50 F. M
train from Benton on Thursday after
noon.
The first rehearsal for the last act in
The Merchant of Venice" which is to
be given by the Senior class Of Law
renee High school, was held at the AS
sembly hall at the school building on
Tuesday afternoon. The parts have all
been assigned and the rehearsal went
off in successful manner
The condition of George Wyman, who
is under treatment at the Sisters hos
pital, Waterville. for injuries received
in an accident on last Sunday. is re-
ported as improving. He Is able to
move his hands and feet a little but Is
still unconscious
Mrs Dwight Wymanl Barrows of
New York City is in town. called here
| by the serious condition of George Wy
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

Siston, which the city is to take for the
extension of Oak street, was settled
Monday out of court. Mr.. Estes
asked for $4,000. The settlement was
for $4,000 for the land taken. Mr..
Estes to retain the buildings and to
have until August 25 in which to move
them. No taxes are to be assessed this
year on either land or buildings, and
the taxes on the naming lots are no.
to be increased this year on account of
their increased value. Que to the build
ing of the street. The city further
agrees to take such earth as is needed
for the new street frcm Mr.. Estes lots.
which will reduce the cost to the city Of
securing the needed earth, while Mr..
Estes will save the cost of grading his
cts
Josiah D. Kinds, So. Orrinston.
Josiah D. Kinds. veteran of the Civil
war and for 81 years Maine Central
station agent at South Orrington, died
Monday, aged IA. He was a native of
! Knox, served in the United States
Navy when a boy, then in Co. G..
United states Regulars. re-enlisting in
Co. c. District of Columbia Cavalry,
which later was a part of the list
Maine Cavalry He saw much active
service. and lost an arm from wound.
He was an expert telegraph operator.
He was member OF B. H. BeaIe Post.
6. A. r., of Bangor, and charter
member of Eureka Lodge of Odd Eel
lows of Orrington. He was for years
constable and served in other town Of
tlces. He is survived by a wife, also a
son and daughter, Josiah D. Kinds, Jr.,
and Mrs. Frank Z. Peterson, both of
Bangor. Funeral services will take
place Thursday.
Three Fires at Maehias.
Machias village had three fire alarms
from midnight on Thursday to > P. NJ.
On Saturday. The first resulted in the
total loss of Thomas Benedct's home
on Dublin street, built some two years
aSo. Practically nothing was saved
from the buildings SO great Roadway
bad the fire gained lefore the inmates,
Nh and Mrs. Benedict and a son, were
aroused. In order tc escape they were
obliged to dress in the most hurried
manner. a defective chimney is re-
ported to be the cause. Loss about
$1,000. with an insurance of S40n on the
house and $500 on the furniture. The
second fire was in William Quinn's
barn on Harwood street at 12.45 P. NJ.
on Saturday. doing considerable dam
age to the interior and contents which
included firewood. The third was in
the dry shed of the Machias Lumber
Co. located in the lumber yard in the
vicinity of the mill. the alarm being
about =. NJ. on Saturday. A large
quantity of dry shingles were stored
under this roof Only small damage
/ was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
DRESDEN

MILLS-The scholars Of B. A. gave the
play Mr. Bob in the Masonic public
hall last Wednesday evening. The play
was coached by Miss Bradlee. the assist
ant. who should be given great deal of
credit for the success of the play Those
taking part were Estinne Woodward,
Charlie Reed Clifton Meserve, Annie
Trussel, Bertha Getchel. Helen Ham and
Miss Bradlee. For their first attempt
they certainly showed talent in dramatic
work. Music was furnished throughout
the evening by the school orchestra.
The prize defamation of Bridge acad-
envy will be held in the public hall of the
Masonic building Friday evening, May 10.
Mothers day sermon was preached Sun
day by Rev J. D. McGraw
The Epworth League gave a Mothers
day program Sunday evening.
A box social will be held In Masonic
hall May %. All ladies are invited to
bring a box
Miss Gerhartds went to her home to
pass Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs William Johnson, who
are working in Auburn, were at their
home over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17

tain's proceeding. the Dutch officers In
command of the boat explained that he
wanted to come nearer the submarine
to shorten the visitation formal
tiles.
The imperial government finds in the
incident occasion to suggest to the neu-
trail governments that the masters of
their merchant ships be given to under
stand that in the event of their being
stopped by German vessels in pursuit the
provisions of international law must be
observed to the letter and that special
attention be called to the dangers in
CURED by turning their ships on subma-
rne Thus alone can incidents of the
foregoing description be avoided, the re-
sponsihility for which would exclusively
lie upon the neutral shipmaster."
Secretary Lansing said that the note
from Germany was oCcasioned by no ac-
ten of the United States and it was in
die ated that the state department would
take no formal step to comply with the
request of the imperial government other
than to give out the note itself for publ
cation. 1t is understood that the commu-
niCation, which calls FOR no reply from
the United States, also was sent to other
neutral maratime nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
TO UNITY CHURCHES
Continued from Page One)

seven bishops, one of whom would have
supervision over an episcopal area to be
established in Korea. This report was
recommended by the conference, and to
day a supplementary report declared in
favor of the same number of bishops with
the addition of a new missionary bishop
with an Episcopal residence at Singapore.
Considerable opposition to recommends
tions developed at once. but the confer
ence finally sustained the committee by
proportionate vote of about 3 to and
adopted the report.
After voting to accept report pre-
scented yesterday calling for the election
of the missionary bishops for Africa, the
conference proceeded to take the first bal
lot for bishops. Four hours were re-
quired for the counting of votes The
result will be presented to the conference
tomorrow.
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF
ALL EMPLOYERS OF LABOR IS
ADVOCATED BY PRESIDENT
ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS

New York. May IA nationwide or
ganization of employers. open to every
employer of labor, was advocated here
today by Col. George Pope. president of
the National Association of Manufacture
ers, in his annual address before the list
annual convention of the association.
Colonel Pope declared that such a ma
tional organization would have far more
influence and power in dealing with the
great problems of business than any of
the present organizations re also said
that the present organizations could con-
tinue in their special fields, as there is
enough work for them to do.
Through a perfected organization such
as ! have suggested" said the speaker,
information could be sent, or inquiries
for information to all parts Of the coun-
try through direct channels and. coming
as it would from the head. could be util-
lied for the benefit of all"
Colonel Pope declared that the end Of
the war would see millions of men liber-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
ARMEN|ANS ARE
IN DIRE DISTRESS

Washington, May 1.-THE suffering
among Armenians in Turkey, Persia
and Syria is still intense and they are
dying by hundreds for want of food
and in urgent need of aid. says a ca
bleeram from Constantinople, made
public today by the American Com
mttee for Armenian and Syrian Re-
lief. The request for aid sent by rep
resentatives of the committee in Tur-
key through the Department OF State.
says minimum of $50 800 a month il
needed for relief in Turkey alone.
Conditions in many quarters, says
the message, are so distressing that
the ~Armenians are forced to eat grass
and yet despite these conditions they
continue to stick fast to their Chris
tian faith although a change to Mo-
hammedism would quickly relieve
their plight. The number Of non-com-
batants affected is one million.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-17
AVON

Mrs. J. NJ. Worthley of Phillips visited
her son. II. W. Worthley, Sunday
Mrs. Chas. Sanborn of Weld is caring
for her mother, Mrs. y. H. Haines, who
is ill.
Road Commissioner D. W. Wells has
been working on the road
Frank Crosby of Pennington has pur-
chased the y. W. Toothaker farm of c.
Fl. Peary and will take possession at once.
Dana Stnchfed of Madrid has pur-
chased the r. A. Peary farm, which is
one of the best in town.
Mr., and Mrs. John Durham passed Sun
day in Madrid visiting at his brothers.
Jim Durham.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. 3. Kinney visited his
sister. Mrs. Cora Stinchf1eld. in Phillips
Sunday
Ed. Whitney of Phillips was a caller
at G. T. Jacobs Sunday.
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B. & N. Track
Workers on
Strike for a
Higher Wage

! Boston, May l6.-Approximately 14ol
track workers and foremen employed on
! the lines of the Boston & Maine Railroad
increase of % cents a day and a Saturday
international Brotherhood of Mainten-
ance of Way Employees.
A strike call was issued by A. f. Bar
ker of Detroit. international vice presi-
dent, who will direct the strike from this
city with the assistance of NJ. J. Powers,
also an international vice president, and
T. J. Finnerty of Lawrence. general
chairman. These officers will be aided
! by o members of the brotherhood. who
! are assigned to various divisions of the
railroad.
Union leaders here asserted that 1000
other workers not affiliated with the
brotherhood would strike tomorrow, that
the maintenance of way department of
the road would be completely tied up,
and that at least 1000 other workmen
would be thrown out of employment
President Hustis of the Boston & Maine
said tonight that officers of the road had
no knowledge of how many of the men
had quit work. but that they felt certain
that enough loyal trackmen and foremen
remained to prevent such a tieup as union
men predicted.
He added that no negotiations could be
entered into with the international broth
erhood because the road had a standing
agreement with all its employees, ire
spective of unions, under which officials
of the company and representatives of
the men must discuss all differences.
A majority of the track workers. it is
understood. now receive IS cents an hour
with no half holiday on Saturday. OH
GERS Of the brotherhood said tonight that
a general increase Of 40 cents a day was
demanded by the union trackmen at con-
ferences held on May l and with off,
Gals of the road. When the demands
were rejected a compromise offer of %
cents an hour was made and this, too,
was rejected by the road, according to
union officials A strike vote was then
taken.
The strike order issued this afternoon
says
st is hardly necessary to ask you to
fight a good clean fight. l am sure that
you would not do anything dishonorable
or that would endanger the lives of other
railway men or the innocent people who
must travel on the trains. Do not disturb
the company's property in any way. Show
doing you will command the respect of
your fellow townsmen and of the general
public
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NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. John Turck.
Forrest A. Hunter of Gardiner, late Co.
D, LIST Me. Inf. has reported for admis-
sion to the Home.
The baseball game with the Gardiner
All Stars for Tuesday was put over to
Thursday of this week.
Brother Officers" a fve-part Para
mount feature, will be the program for
Wednesday evening at the theatre.
The funeral of the late Lewis Macord
was held from the Home chapel at A.
NJ Tuesday, Rev. c. II. Temple officat-
ing. The remains were sent to Brooklyn
for burial.
John Gallagher left Tuesday for Bos-
ton, where he will pass a furlough with
relatives.
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,,or Edward w. Wheeler Of Bruins
-, n,as the speaker before the Mems
cInh Of the congregational church
,rnosdav evening. There was a supper
-. tho church at o'clock and this was
.o,oved by the address by Mr.. Wheel
-, The speaker confined himself to the
- tho dav without reference to
mo different parties and made a most
favorable impression. He was an easy
and fluent speaker and at the close OF
tic address answered a number OF
.,os,;ops regarding some of the mat
.srs which he had handled. Following
bis address he went to Colby College
where he spoke before the Republican
Ilub
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ated from the fighting armies who would
seek a living in this Countrys industrial
fields and whose entrance would neces-
sarily demand a totally new accounting
of labor costs. Such an organization as
he advocated Col. Pope believed would
go great way in clearing up many OF
the resulting problems
The convention adopted resolutions urg-
ing Congress to unity regulation of rail-
ways to the exclusion of unfair intra-
state jurisdiction where federal and state
regulation conflict" and to enact legis-
lation permitting railroads to charge
such rates as will yield the average road
earnings sufficient to attract investment
for the development of transportation ia
ciliieS and for the opening of regions not
now served by railways" A resolution ia
Voring resolution to the end that the In
terState Commerce Commission may del
egate special tasks and regional admins.
tration to competent auXiliaries," and Il
resolution favoring preparedness.
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IN Mexico until the Carranza forces
had fully demonstrated their ability to
handle the bandit situation, assur-
.nces were given that American troops
uou,d not operate in parts where Car
rama forces were active. This Will be
done to avoid the possibility of clashes
and for the same reason no attempt
70 co-onerative troop movements Will
he made unless il be by arrangement
Of the local commanders. American
and Mexican.
The question of the use of Mexican
RAILWAYS by American troops is out
side the general discussion. Army OH
Gals believe it of vital importance that
the full use Of the lines be secured be-
fore the rainy season sets in, but as
vet the state department. has made no
move toward renewing its request, nor
has the war department urged that
such steps be taken