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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-01
PLANS FORMULATED
FOR ny" SECRETARIES
TO GO TO EUROPE
For Work in Prison Camps
/. Secretary Goodman Receives
Offer of Appointment but Is
Unable to Accept

The International Committee Of
Young Mems Christian Associations
has formulated plans which will result
in the sending Of secretaries to the big
prison camps in Europe, for the bene-
fit Of the 100000 or so prisoners
which are now held by the warning
nations in enforced idleness r. G.
Goodman recently received the offer
Of one Of these appointments, and was
unable to accept it, as it would neces-
state his absence from this country
for at least year. Educational work
Will be done in all the big prison
camps. where Y. M. c. A. quarters are
to he established. and the work will
be one of great benefit to the prison
ers, many of whom will assist in the
work. DR.. John r. Mott. the general
secretary Of the organization who has
just returned from an extended visit
to all the warning nations. emphasized
the need of this work and it will be
commenced at once
AS it is to be International and re-
ciprocal in its scope, it is unlikely that
any of the warning nations will him
der the work in any way
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CUSHNOC EMPLOYEE
CRASH HE'S Is FEET
TO FLOORING BELOW

Tom Baurian of Mill street. an employe
of the Cushnoc Paper Co. at the end of
Maple street, missed his footing Monday
morning from the shaving conveyer upon
which he was working and fell Is feet to
the flooring below. Medical aid was at
once summoned and the injured man
was removed by ambulance to the An
gusta General hospital, where an exami-
nation disclosed a fracture of one ankle
and a dislocation Of the other. frac-
tured wrist and possible internal niu-
ries. 1t was stated at the hospital Mon
day evening that Baurian was resting a.
comfortably as could be expected under
the circumstances and that it was be-
lieved that he would recover. The in
iured man Is Is years of age and unmar
ried.
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P|TTSFIELD

Miss Gertrude Haines of Hartland, xAo
has been visiting in Boston for two
weeks. returned home Saturday. o..
DR.. Clarence Macomber Of New Shar.
on was in town Sunday, the guest Of rei.
atives and friends.
Services at the Baptist church closed
Sunday for vacation during the nsonth
of August.
DR.. T. N. Drake and family psssad he
weekend at their cottage ct Lake ~
basticook.
c. J. Bodhsh Of Cambridge. Macs. b
a'euest Of his son. Clarence DodAsh.
Mrs W. r. iunnewell Is passing tAs
week with Mrs. Lancey Milliksn. who n
occupying the Carroll Weymouth eettass
at Lake Sebasticook, Newport, for he
month OF August.
Vernon Frost Of this town had the mis-
fortune to break his les Saturday Ehile
playing baseball in Corinna.
Mrs. W. B. MeGilvery ana son, Ma.
ter William. left Monday for . ~
Mrs. McGilvery's sister. Mrs. 0. n
Haines. !.
L. g. Milltken left Monday for Boston
on business.
Mrs. H. M. Ford, Mrs. Mary wineaAs
and Mrs e. A. Porter left Monday fer
Ocean Park to Join Mrs. Frank Rand.
lette, who went Saturday. and to attend
the national CONVENTION Of Wonsn's Co.
ciety Of Baptist Churches. to be held
Aug. l, when the members Of the New
Era Auxiliary Of the Pittshsla Hapttst
church will take part -
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Mrs. Ellison Gilbert

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Gilbert, aged 6s,
wife Of Ellison Gilbert, passed away at
$50 A. M. Monday at her home at 46
Middle street, after long illness. Her
husband survives. Funeral services will
be held at p. NJ, Wednesday at the
home Of the deceased.
Mrs. Gilbert was for years an active
member of the Seth Williams indie
pendent Relief Corps and was men,
Der of the Penney Memorial church.
She was ever active in her services
wherever help was needd. She was a
great lover Of the American flag and
up to within three years she made the
large wreath which the ladies OF the
Corps placed on the soldiers monument
on each Memorial day.
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SPARKS FROM Maine WIRES
heir 5oth Wedding Anniversary.

Their children and grandchildren met
Saturday at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Adelbert Kidder, Main street, Rumford,
on the 50th wedding anniversary of the
couple. They were married July %, 1856.
by Squire Henry Upton at Oxford. Me.
Mrs. Kidder, who is Y. is the daughter of
David Gleason of Mexico. Mr.. kidder
was born at Dixfield, Me-. 70 years ago
and is veteran of the Civil War. He
served four years in Co. c, sth Maine
Regiment, taking part in the battles Of
Cold Harbor, Fair Oaks and Drurys
Bluff. His father and two brothers also
served three years, and all returned
home in safety. For % years Mr.. and
Mrs. Kidder were upon farm at Hart
ford. Me, and for 16 years they have &C.
cupied their present home Their chill
dren are Mrs. Ada White and Miss Jo-
sephine Of Mexico, Mrs. Nellie Smith Of
Illinois. Eugene o. of Rumford, Arthur
of Portland, Me-, and Mrs. Grace Har-
ris of Piercefeld, y. T., all Of whom
we're present at the celebration.
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CENSORSHIP ON
Correspondence
FROM THE FRONT

Ell Paso. Tex, July 31.-Special cor
respondents attached to the various
militia units in this district were made
uneasy today by news that copies of
their articles to home papers dealing
with treatment of the men have been
submitted to the various commanding
officers for investigation.
It is learned that at the orders Of the
war department these officers have
been instructed to get at the truth of
the charges Of mismanagement in
competence and neglect made in these
articles. If it is proved that the men
have been in any case made to suffer
needles hardships the blame will be
fixed; but if it can be shown that there
was no basis for charges that caused
the relativ Of the guardsmen great
mental anguish, then the guilty writer's
will shortly see themselves homeward
bound.
A detachment of 900 recruits os the
Massachusetts organization arrived
here last night.
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OAKLAND

DR.. and Mrs Lynn Goodrich, who are
passing their vacation at their camp at
East Pond, passed Saturday and Sun
day in Auburn.
The Fidelity class Of the Free Bap-
fist church will meet in the church par
lors Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Florence Wallace of Waterville
was a business caller in town Monday.
Miss Charlotte Bickford and Mrs. Ag-
mes Demmons passed Sunday in Bar
Harbor.
The advertised mail for the week be-
ginning July 81 is as follows: Mrs
Florence Coombs, Charles l.. Crosby,
Elmer W. Campbell, Dan Ellis, Alfred
Farmer, B. Burt, Owen Getchell, Mrs.
John l.. Wells, Mrs. c. L. Perkins, Miss
Loire E. Dennison, Miss Lillian New
ell. Miss Elsie Jones, Mrs. Grace La
Price.
Mrs. Elsie Hutchins went to Nor
ridgewock Monday for q visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-01

|.nd., ~. " tourists on the steamer ISL
boat .. 90. saturday who got aboard the
|soy.s - noothoay Harbor evidently en-
|rhev NV. "Trip up the river to the limit
historic n, 70 avoid missing any Of the
a.b.. p'aces and points along the Ken
|h.r and these were pointed ont to
he ola 'oeation of old Fort Richmond.
Main. courthouse built and used when
house ,s as part of Massachusetts. the
|ash, w., 80 benedict Arnold stayed over
|tansno..''e building his batteaux for
|a.,r sporting him men up the river m
|.or way to Quebec. All thesescame IN
Tue vsi.s or delighted comment from
h an hts who were deeply interested
"' was told them along the route,
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STATE CONVENTION
PROHIBITION PARTY IS II
HELD AT WATERY1LLE

Waterville. Me-, July 31.-(Special)
The State convention Of the Prohibi-
ton party was held at o'clock Mon
Gay afternoon at the Waterville Rail
road Y. NJ. c. A. rooms with a very
small attendance. Linus Seeley OF
Portland was nominated for Governor
Arthur C. Jackson, president Of the
Longfellow Birthplace Association
was nominated for United States SEN
ator for the long term; Frederick A.
Shepherd was nominated for the short
term.
These candidates for Congress were
nominated: First District, James Per-
rigo Of Portland; Second district, Ed
ward B. Small Of Camden; Third dis
trict, Samuel F. Emerson Of Skowhe-
gan; Fourth district, D. L. Mcleod OF
Houlton. Andrew Mcdonald Of Port
land was nominated for State audi
tor.
The State committee organized with
the reelection of William l. Sterline
Of Waterville as State chairman
James L. Howe Of New Portland a.
ScCIctd anu rIdHklIl SkllllnSS Ol
Portland as treasurer.
The meeting was called to order by
w. I. Sterling. chairman Of the State
committee, and prayer was said b,
Franklin Skillings of Portland. The
call was read by James L. Howe OF
New Portland. w. l. Sterling was
elected temporary chairman anG
James L. Howe as temporary secre.
tary. The committee on credentials
was elected as follows: F. A. Shep.
herd of Waterville: F. K. Skillings 81
Portland and Arthur c. jackson OF
Portland. After a number Of commu.
nications had been read and consid
cred, the committee on credentials re.
ported and then the temporary organ
ization was made permanent
The committee on platform was ap.
pointed, consisting of Arthur c. Jack
son, Franklin Skillings and Addie E
Shepherd. These retired and reported
the platform as follows:
Whereas, the liquor traffic is the
deadliest enemy of mankind we favor
national prohibition and demand tine
enforcement of the Maine law in on.
State.
LAS the birthplace Of prohibition the
party in this State heartily joins will
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corneIious 8. HadfeId

Cornelius S. Hadfield passed away at
about 10 A. NJ. Monday at his home on
the Church Hill road after a long ILL
ness. He was 20 years of age He was a
member Of Bethlehem Lodge, No. IS. F..
and A. NJ, member Of all the Scottish
rite bodies Of Augusta and the consis-
tory of Portland and of the local lodge
of !. o. o. F. Three sons and daush-
ter survive. they being William j. of
Newburgh, n. H.; Charles of Scranton.
Pa: Robert of this city; and Rosaline
of this city. The funeral services will
be held at 1890 A. NJ, Thursday at St.
Marks Episcopal church.
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FAIRFIELD

The home Of Mrs. A. C. Lord Of Main
street was the scene of a very pleasant
affair on Monday afternoon when the
members of the Past and Present Club
met at the home to give a reception to
several former members of the club who
attended. The afternoon was passed in
social way and very pleasant time
was enjoyed. The guests of the after
noon were Mrs. Harvey Mansfield of
Florida. Mrs. Marion Freeland, Miss
Florence Freeland and Mrs. Mary Tot
man, who have recently returned to their
homes in town after passing the winter
in the Southern states, and Mrs. Royden
Greedy of Connecticut. Refreshments
were served by the hostess and all re-
ported the affair a grand success.
Miss Mabel Troumbly has returned
from Berlin, n. H., where she has been
visiting friends and relatives for the
past few weeks.
The regular meeting of the Women's
Relief Corps will be held in the G. A. r.
hall on Wednesday evening.
One man appeared before Judge Braz-
zell on Monday morning on the charge
Of into:sication. He pleaded guilty to
the charge and upon paying fine and
costs of 1888 was releas ed Joe King
was also arraigned as the result of a
search made on Sunday by Sheriff Bro
ply. Officer Quincy and Lafayette Bray
at the King home on Water street. A
single sale charge was placed upon King
and he was found guilty and fined $50
and costs Of court. He appealed to
higher court.
Mrs. William Crawford and daughter
Glenys have returned from a short stay
with friends and relatives In Boston
and vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jewell Of
Western avenue are rejoicing over the
birth of son, born Sunday. Both
mother and child are doing we'll.
Emerson Lawry has returned from
a week END visit with friends and rela-
tives in Newport.
The regular meeting Of the Epworth
League will be held this evening in
the vestry Of the Methodist church.
Miss Margaret Craig will take charge
Of the meeting and her subject will
be. rs 1t Better to Re Foreign Vol
unteer Than a Home Standby"
Ashmer Clement left Monday for
Lowell to pass few weeks vacation
with friends and relatives in that vi
cinity.
Thomas Phillis has completed his
duties for the Fairfield Potash Co. and
Will enjoy few weeks vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Coker and three
sons have returned from a two-weeks
stay at Temple Heights
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the national organization Tor the tul-
fillment Of its mission.
LAS the greatest glory Of Maine u it,
prohibitory liquor law. tn greatest shame
is the evasion and notification Of that
law by the political parties coutrolliAg
the State. and we call upon the sobsr
and conscientious members Of the Repun.
lican and Democratic parties 70 rspu0a.
ate such evasion and nulliAcauoA-
1.-THE attention Of all good citizens 70
called to the immediate and beneficial
effect Of enforced prohibition in Russia
and other European nations even In the
midst Of the unheard Of terrors Of the
present war.
I'VE heartily commend all lawful efforts
for the promotion and preservation OF
peace in this and other lands ana 6slisvs
that the appalling conflict now devastas'
ing Europe with its monstrous record OF
death and desolation could easily have
been avoided as we'll a. war everywhere
by the simple observance Of the fundA-
mental and plainest principles Of Chris.
| tianity.
1--WE are unalterably opposed to s1niver-
sal military training and believe with
Longfellow that
We're half the power that flls the world
with terror.
We're half the wealth bestowed on
camps and courts
Given to redeem the human mind fforn
error.
There were no need Of arsenals ana
forts.
1--WE heartily endorse votes for women
on the same basis as for men and can
conceive Of no greater absurdity than
men abrogating to themselves any right
| to vote not accorded to woman.
Believing that good roads are one OF
the greatest to any state or nation we
urge the construction Of a co,nprehsn-
sive system Of public highways in
Maine" This was unanimously adopted
committee was appointed consisting
Of W. I. Sterling. James L. Howe and
F. A. Shepherd to draft suitable rescfu-
lions on the deaths Of several prohibition
workers the last year. including Amos
e. Holmes Of Oakland, Rev. John Thona-
as Of Portland Jonathan 8. Lane Of Ban
gor and Henry W. woodward Of Win
throp.
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HUGHES ACCEPTANCE
Continued from Page One)

cies by it's naval program. But 1t mas
imposed on the country an incompe-
tent naval administration. We demand
adequate protection on both our West
ern and Eastern coasts. We demand
thorougnness and efficiency in both
arms of the service. 1t seems to be
plain that our regular army is too
small"
"Fool's Paradise"
OF the present prosperity Mr..
Hughes said that. by contemplation OF
industrial and commercial conditions.
I'VE see we are living in a fools para
disc" 1t is, he said, "a prosperity
brought about by the abnormal condi-
tons Of war.
To make peace lasting and effective
when the present war shall end. Mr..
Hughes advocated the formation Of an
international tribunal to dispose Of
controversies of justifiable sort.
backed by the cooperation of the ma
tons to prevent war before peaceful
methods Of adjustment end.
For Woman Suffrage
Mr.. Hughes also declared for woman
suffrage, for the Conservation of the
Just interests Of labor" for conserva-
ton of national resources and for a ma
tional budget. and closed with an en-
dorsement Of the Republican platform
and a formal acceptance Of the nomi-
ration.
Immense Crowd
The large audience which crowded
Carnegie Hall to capacity cheered for
several minutes when Mr.. Hughes ap-
peared shortly after there.
Waves to Roosevelt
The nominee. recognising Theodore
Roosevelt in one Of the boxes. waved to
him and Colonel Roosevelt clapped
his hands in acknowledgment. Senator
Harding of Ohio. chairman Of the noti-
fication committee was cheered at every
reference to the name Of the nominee
and a Republican victory in November.
When he had finished the band played
and the crowd cheered again.
Mr.. Hughes was frequently inter-
rupted by laughter and applause. Soon
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WINTHROP vs.. HALl0WElL
Winthrop VS.. Hallowell on the
Local Grounds at $3.50
This Afternoon

The Winthrop and Hallowell teams will
meet this afternoon as scheduled IN a
Trolley League game on the Winthrop
grounds. The future of the league de-
ponds entirely upon the attitude OF Au-
susta upon the four players rule. Gar
diner has signified her Willingness to
abide by the rule. and upon Augusta
alone falls the responsibility OF contin-
uins or breaking up the league.
Anyway, the Winthrop fans will have
an opportunity TO witness league game
today. and as Hallowell always gives
Winthrop a good fight there should be a
big crowd on hand to see the fun.
Don't fail to attend this game.
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after he started to speak an enthusiast
tic admirer Of Colonel Roosevelt, rising
somewhat unsteadily in the rear of the
House, shouted I'VE want Teddy"
Scattering cheers and some Kisses fol-
lowed. he shouted his sentiments again.
was Kissed down and remained quiet
thereafter.
After delivering his speech Mr.
Hughes was host at a reception to the
notification committee and the invited
guests to the notification ceremony.
CONTINUED on Page Five
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,sin.a :. ni"a Dostie delightfully."- enter
pa,,o,. " friends Monday evening at her
On W. IN room No. I Of the North block
Nv way, street. Music was furnished
|d.l,c,o..f Vermette and friends, and
cr,.,. refreshments were served. The
,r.s s'On was in honor Of Miss postie.s
aruv.. A'sS Marian Depris Of Boston, who
.ur,s. IN the city Monday on the late
!, ,,. s 'tain The party broke up short
.ajov.M. A. NJ after passing a most
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NATIONAL HOME

Florence Bacon, late Co. E, 175th N.
Y. Inf. John Cordova, late Co. CA,
18TH n. Y. Eng, and Frank j. Williams,
late Co. E, 18th U. S. Inf, have been
granted discharges from the Home.
Among the re-admissions Monday
were Matthew w. Ward from Water
bury. Ct; and Charles H. Thoms from
Mideaud, Mich.
Edward w. Fobes, late LIST Battery,
Me-, L. A, returned from furlough
Monday from Brunswick, Me-
Patrick ]. Powers, Co. F. 5th Mass
Inf, left the Branch Monday after
noon for an indefinite stay with friends
in Boston, Mass.
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THE BAR HARBOR
ST A re TENNIS
MATCHES OPEN

Bar Harbor, Me-, July 31.-The State
lawn tennis tournament opened today on
match in the singles was played, W. F.
Lacy of Bridgeport. Ct, defeating c. P.
A. Miller Of New York in straight sets,
60, GO.
The entry list is small this year owing
to the absence Of many former Compel
itors at the Plattsburg military camp.
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Many Augusta fishermen reported
large catches Of white perch at local
lakes on Saturday, the fish being plenty
at Maranacook, Weber pond and Cob
bosseecontee at this season. Nearly all
Of the local fishermen who wewre out
on Saturday and Sunday reported hav-
ing seen large schools Of the fish at the
surface with the back fins sticking out
Of the water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-01

W. ana Mrs. w. B. Williamson. Mr..
VI ,,u MIS- Burleigh Martin, Mrs. r. J..
,. aa,uh' MIR. and Mrs Lewis A. Bur-
,.sr. ana Lewis A. Burleigh. Jr., will
'hls morning for Christmas Cove to
az r rev weeks as guests OF Mrs. JOS
W., "'llannson. who is passing the sum-
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Eversett S. Hall is improving and
will probably be UP and dressed for a
part of the day this Tuesday. His
brother. Emile B. Hall of Damariscot-
ia Mills. passed the week-en with him,
returning Monday to his home.
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oiyde Metcalf, formerly of this city and
~" employed on the Portland Express.
was IN town for short time Sunday,
'aNi''s Just returned from a short vaca-
0on which he passed at Belgrade Lakes,
anu iett on the evening train for Port
''"u 10 resume his duties there.
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LIGHTNING KILLS
FISHERMAN FROM
KENNEbUNKP0RT

Kennebunkport. Me-. July 31.-Albert
Griffin, fisherman, aged q, was killed
by lightning early today while standing
on the rocks at Turbots creek. He was
the son of Washington Griffin.
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m|-F|NALS IN
BOSTON TENNIS

of San Francisco, the national lawn ten
mis- champion, today defeated William
Washburn Of New York in the upper
half of the semi-finals for the Longwood
cup at the Longwe6d Cricket Club, by
the score Of s-6, GA, 81, GA.
In the lower half Of the semi-finals j.
]. Armstrong of Philadelphia defeated 1.
Kumagae, the Japanese champion, e-3,
rs, 7-5
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n, ~. l. WILDER. president and owner
y WILDER NATL Bank of Onconta,
,,,. H. whose brother is now American
NJ, .. " uehoa' Italy. has been visiting
IA, ~ e'h' Charles A. Jones of this city,
a, ,.. past Few days. and visiting points
p y, about town. He left at $50
= d. Monday for Bar Harbor
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RETIRED MASTER
MARINER DIES OF
HEAT, CORNISH

Portland, Me-. July 31.-Captain Lem
uel Cook, aged IS years, a retired mas
ter mariner of Cornish, was overcome
by heat while blueberrying today and
died soon after. There were two cases
Of heat prostration in the city. 1t was
the warmest day of the season, the Of
fetal maximum being 81 degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-01

The Smith school building repairs
are coming along steadily and there
are now six openings on the north side
for the proposed new windows. A good
sized crew is at work on the building
and it is expected that the remodeling
will progress fast enough SO that the
building will be ready to occupy at the
opening Of the school term.
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One Of the big passenger trucks own
Cd and driven by W. L. Morse Of Au-
0urn was in this city late Sunday eve
nins with Is Auburn young men aboard
VINO had been to Waterville to pass the
Gay and had evidently been enjoying
themselves immensely.