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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25
N.wsnaper Folk Entcrtained.

Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Rutledge en-
terta;ned local newspaper folk At
their apartment in the Chula vista
last evening in honor Of Mr.. 7. X,
Norwood. advance press representa-
tive for Ringing Bros. circus. Mrs.
Rutledge visited the winter quarters
81 the circus at Baraboo, WIS, early
ii the year seeking material Tor am,
nal stories for children. which viii
BE published soon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25
Al the Country Club.

Mr.. C.M. Wilhelm will. entertain a
party OF six at the club this evening,
and Mr.. NJ. G. Colpetzer will aeiiter-
tain party Of four, .,
Saturday evening Mr.. w: Farnain
Smith will have dinner party at the
club.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25

The Mac club VIII give uaheiHg
narty at Hanscom park pavilion TINS
evening. Fifty young people will be
included in the party.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25
Surprise Perty.

Al surprise party was given n honor
"a Miss Mayme Keselya at her home
Saturday. The evening was spent ~
playng games and dancing Forty
guests were present
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25
SOCIETY FOLKS AT
KIDDIES' PET SHOW
Interest Themselves in the
Work to Better Care for
Dumb Animals. q
SPEAK ON HUMANE SIDE
By MELLIFIcIA-August a.

Society women arc interesting
themselves in the pet shows which the
little folks are having in the city parks
these days. Yesterday when Mrs. 7.
R. Rutledge spoke to the children at
Fontenelle park about animals she
was accompanied by Mrs. Myron
Learned and the Misses Jessie. Car
rie and Helen Willard. Today Mrs.
Luther Kountze was among the in
yitet guests at the Hanscom park ex-
hibitiCn. Miss Ida Wilson will talk
to children at another show. X,
The appeal Of the affectionate
dumb creatures is sure to busy society
folks. These are days when dogs can
enjoy all the luxury OF automobiles
and sit smiling in many car Of
luxury. The children, too, have taken
even more interest than ever in their
pets since their beloved dogs, cats,
rabbits, chickens and so on have been
raised to the dignity OF posing before
the admiring public in the pet shows.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25
Hillsdale College Reunion.

A party Of Hillsdale college alumni
and their families held their annual
reunion last evening at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ, Pritchard. After
supper they spent the evening talking
over college experiences. Those pres
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25
AT Happy Hollow Club.


Miss Nina Garrett entertained at
luncheon today for Miss Nina Belts
OF Aurora, ILL.,, who is visiting Miss
Helen Garrett OF Council Bluffs. Bas-
kets OF pink asters tied with pink tulle
were used on the table. Miss Belts
was the guest at dinner given at the
Council Bluffs Rowing association
last evening by her hostess. Covers
were laid for ten. Those present at
luncheon today were:
Misses Misses
Nina Belts Of Gertrude Miller, .
Aurora, ILL.,: n Rhea Hendee.
Mary Mccullough, Jeanette Harsh.
Grace Slabaugh, Helen Garrett VI
Flora, shukert, Council Bluffs.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Wells will have
as their guests at the dinner-dance
this evening.
Messrs. and Mcsdames--
j. p, Owen. ThomAa Landaie, g
R. A. Mcfarland.
Mr. and Mrs. George A. 'Ro5erts
will have with them Mr.. and Mrs
George Lammis and Miss Elizabeth
Roberts. Y
Other parties Of two and four who
viii enjoy the dinner dance for mar
RED folks at Happy Hollow Club this
evening are w. c. Fraser. III. D.
Frankfurt, B. E. McCague. w. Hill
dreth, c. c. Sadler ]. w. Parrish, Roy
Crawford, Robert Coweil, A. w.
Friend and Fl. G. LOOMS
Mrs. Z. A. Pegau had seven
guests at luncheon al the club to-
day, Mrs. F. Smith had four guests
and Mrs. w. H. Garrett entertained
six guests in honor Of Mrs. Oscar
Williams sister Of St. Louis, who
has arrived for short visit.
Friday Mrs. w. G. Baird and Mrs.
W. ]. Miller will each have nine
luncheon guests. 81
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25

Original Cooking Club.
& A small luncheon party, composed
81 members OF the Original Cooking
club, we're the guests OF Mrs. Luther
Kountze today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25

Miss Vivian lizard entertained at
lawn party this afternoon az >
o'clock, the occasion being her IN
birthday. Those present were;
af.s - Misscs-- f#
Bfrnice ser.r, hagnn hel.lhs'
i,fns whalen. Mlldr.d Whalen.
Master Richard J. lizard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25

Personal Mention.
Mrs. &. z. Mann, a clubwonlan Of
Btnse, fdahoy Is In the city NJ the ifi-
terests Of child welfare work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25

llTomorrow-.Temptation in Cakes
Orange Cream Layer Cake).
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-25

Notes OF Interest.
Mrs. Porter M, Garrett and Miss
Garrett returned Saturday from a
sfay of three weeks at Lake Okoboji
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
WINTHROP
'Summer Guests Enjoy Pleasant
Party at Broadview
Farm
STURTEVANT HILL PROVES
POPULAR OUTING SPOT

On Friday evening Myron Hudson
entertained party at Broadview in
honor of Miss Imogene Stockett. The
guests included Miss Padginton, Mrs.
Balfour, Mrs. Frank Tappan, Mrs.
Herman Collins, Miss Ethel Heath,
Miss Vera Sherwood from Camp Tap
pan and w. X. Tullen Of New York.
Singing and dancing occupied much
OF the time and a very social evening
was passed. Refreshments were
served.
Miss 1mogene Stockett Of Washing
ton. D. c., is visiting at Hudson's
Broadview farm.
Last Thursday evening very
pleasant party was entertained at
Broadview farm. Sturtevant Hill.
Among the number present were Mrs.
NJ. NJ Clark. Miss Constance Murray,
Mr.. Greene. W. K. Tullen. Mrs Sgd
ney Fiske Of New York City; Mrs.
Alice Jackson, Miss George Fiske,
Miss Ruth Jackson of Providence, r.
l.; and Miss Imogene Stockett. Mu-
sic and games were enjoyed.
F. c. Collins left Monday morning
for Portland. where he has entered
the employ Of a large packing estab-
lishment in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
ITALY DECLARED
TO HAVE HER SAY
IN PEACE PLANS

Milan. Aug. g., via Paris, Aug 30
Finance Minister Media, who represents
the Roman Catholic party in the cabinet
but was speaking oMcially for the Ital-
ian government, said tonight: "The main
reason why Italy declared war on Ger
many was that unless she did so she
would not have an equal voice with Grea,
Britain and France in the peace negotia-
tions.
Furthermore Roman Catholics, who for
a time stood for neutrality. now realize
the purpose Of the war is to establish
the force Of right over the right Of force
"It is an illusion to believe that with
the coming Of peace the desires Of the
pac!hcists will be realized that after the
iron age will come the golden age. After
its present terrible experience Europe
must prepare to prevent its recurrence:
otherwise it must despair forever Of So
cial progress"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
TOGUS WINS BY
CLOSE MARGIN
FROM BUCKFIELD

Togus took a fast game from the
strong Buckfeld team here wednes-
day afternoon, to /. 1t was a pitch
ers' battle and Brennan seemed to
have the best end Of the contest. He
allowed only one hit, one walk, hit a
batsman and famed 10, while Wood
cock was touched up for four hits and
he famed 10. After the first inning
Woodcock kept his hits well scattered
and certainly used his head, as the
side was retired in order except in the
eighth, when they got a hit and had
four men at bat. In the second, fourth
seventh and eighth, the visitors had
four men up in each, a walk, a hit
batsman and two errors being the
cause.
In the first inning, Gregory went at
ter an almost immpossible chance and
caught foul fly back of first, and in
the sixth, Gerrish of the visiting nine
did the same stunt Both got hand
from the fans for their good work.
Togus got their only runs in the first
inning. Gregory singled and was fore
Cd at second by Wood on a grounder
to short. Stafford hit grounder to
woodcock and wardwell hit to left
and as the fly was muffed Wood scor-
ed. Kenny hit to center, scoring
wardwell and in trying for second
was caught between bases. After this
Togus did not seem to have a chance
to score.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. Hugh Doyle.
Norman E. Fleming. stenographer and
payroll clerk in the treasurer's office for
the past year. has been promoted to
stenographer in the adjutants office, vice
]. r. Fossett. resigned. Herbert Jordan
Of South Gardiner has been secured to
fill the vacancy in the treasurer's Office
and comes well recommended.
Charles E. Matthews has been granted
a furlough to visit relatives in New York
City.
At o'clock this evening Manager Kline
Of the Home Hotel will serve the Home
baseball team with a banquet of which
they are most deserving for the past sea-
sons record.
The funeral Of the late Conrad N. Derx
will be held from the Home chapel at 9
A. NJ. Thursday, Rev. c. H. Temple Off
ciating.
The returns from furloughs Wednesday
were Henry G. Hastings from Ellsworth,
Frank johnson from West Appleton and
Alonzo Stillings from Gardiner.
A furlough has been granted George H.
Doughty TO visit friends in North Sears
mont.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
INDICATIONS OF
RECORD CROWD
AT BOXING BOUT

Everything is progressing nicely for
the boxing exhibition which is to be
held Labor day night at City hall.
Promoter Bobbie Goode has received
the forfeits for the appearance of the
men and promises the fans an exhibi j
ton worthy Of their patronage. "As
good card as was ever booked in
Maine" said an Augusta fan in speak
ing Of the bout yesterday. "one that
deserves the patronage Of all the fight
fans in Maine. It will also be fitting
climax to a big day in Augusta and
will surely draw big house."
Britt and Mccormack will arrive in
the city on Sunday and will probably
be quartered at Hotel North during
their stay.
The advance sale which opens Fri
day morning at Getchelrs drug store,
No. 16s Water street. promises to be
large and those desiring the ringside
seats should secure them early as the
many early inquiries regarding them,
indicate that the choice seats will not
last long-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31

The visitors were held hitless until
the seventh, when with two out Gould
fumbled a grounder and Levesque was
safe. Record hit to center and Ger
rish was out, Gould to Gregory. In the
eighth Hutchinson hit a grounder to
Lizotte. who fumbled it and a passed
ball and wild pitch put him on third
with none out. Woodcock famed and
Record hit a grounder to Brennan,
who shot it to first. but Gregory was
too late to catch the runner at the
plate by close margin. They were
retired in order in the ninth. The
score:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
WINTHROP vs.. HALLOWELL

Winthrop will meet Hallowell at $50
this afternoon and every lover of
baseball should be on hand to see the
fun. The Trolley League season is
nearly ended and all of the teams are
trying hard to win. Winthrop recov-
cred from a long losing streak yes
terday when they took a fast / to 0
game from Augusta. They will en-
deavor to send Hallowell to defeat to-
day. Gardiner and Winthrop are tied
for first place and the team realizes
that they must fight or lose.
Now is the time when the team
needs all the encouragement of it's sup
porters. Come out today and cheer
the team to victory!
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
TO
BE DESERTED is
NEWS FORECAST

Berlin, Aug. 30.-The abandonment
of part of Pennsylvania to the Ru-
manians is forecast in dispatches from
newspaper correspondents at the Aus
trian army headquarters.
Forecasting the strategy on the
Rumanian frontier, the correspondents
intimate that the Central Powers will
not attempt to defend the entire border
line, owing to its crookedness and to
the large number Of troops which
would be required for the adequate
protection Of a front half as long as
the Russian battle line. On that ac-
count, and inasmuch as Russia and
Rumania are operating as unit, the
dispatches say. it will be advisable to
shorten the front by abandonment Of
certain parts Of Transylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
Force Of a Flyina Bird,

The marvellous force with which Q
bird flies was strikingly illustrated re-
Gently when partridge crashed
through big window of country es-
tate. The window was glazed with
plate glass quarter Of an inch thick.
The bird, which weighed twenty
ounces, was found dead in the living
room eleven feet from the window.
The impact Of its body broke q hole in
the heavy glass about three feet in d.
ameter. The window is more than i've
feet square and close to the ground.
It overlooks a large lawn, which at
certain times in the day is very vividly
reflected in the glass. 1t is thought
that the bird was deceived by this re-
hection into thinking it was flying
through an opening. Nearly all Of the
broken glass was thrown into the
room.-Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
ARABIA'S Diverted RIVER.
A Work That May Have Been Directed
by Alexander the Great.


Arabia lies at the head Of the Per
sian gulf, its western boundary being
the Shat-el-Arab, the great river FORM
ed by the combined waters Of the Tigris
and Euphrates, the right bank Of which
is In Turkish Arabia.
Forty miles above where It flows into
the Persian gulf the Shat-el-Arab IS
joined by the Karun, and the town Of
Mohammerah stands at the junction of
the two rivers, the former a clear
green stream, the latter thick and red.
In ancient times the Karun flowed
into the gulf and part Of the river still
runs along the old channel, but the
main stream has been diverted three
miles above Mohammerah into an arti-
fetal channel known geographically 40
the Haffar canal.
1t is impossible even to make guess
at the date of this wonderful work,
not even a tradition remaining Of the
ruler whose farsightedness realized
the enormous value and possibilities Of
the waterways.
Alexander the Great has been sug-
gested, but apparently for no other
reason than that he is a convenient
and likely person to credit with any
ambitious enterprise and that one Of
his many Alexandrias was built on tho
site Of the present Mohammerah--
Wide World Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
ALBION

Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Hussey are
receiving congratulations on the ar
rival Of a son.
Misses Lottie and Lila Bourne, who
visited Mrs. w. F. Walker last week,
have returned to their home in Read
field.
Mrs. Fred Crabtree and two sons OF
Milbridge are visiting at F. F. Cars.
Miss Blanche Wentworth Of White
field is visiting relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weston Ames and lit
tie son are visiting Mrs. Ames' par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Wentworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Trask are Wis
iting relatives in Searsport.
Miss Marion Hussey returned from
Waterville Saturday, after visiting
friends there and in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
HUGHES AND FAIR
BANKS CLUB ATTEND
RALLY AT GARDINER

About 200 members Of the Hughes
and Fairbanks Club Of Augusta went
to Gardiner on special cars Wednes-
day evening to attend the Republican
rally at which the speakers were Ex-
Governor Bert M. Fernald and Hon.
William Widgery Thomas of Portland,
den and founder Of the colony of New
Sweden in this State. Four hundred
of the members Of the Hughes and
Fairbanks Marching Club Of Gardiner
marched with the Augusta Club pre-
vious to the rally and the crowd was
so large that there was not even stand
ing room for all at the Strand theatre,
where the rally was held.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
An Old Relic Removed.

(Aroostook Times, Houlton, Aug. 81
Some time early in 1886 or 1887.
shortly following the introduction Of
a town water system, the late James
Frank Holland, who was general man
ager of the Houlton Water Co., placed
upon the building now known as Foxs
corner a single, solitary fire alarm box
which was connected with the pump
ing station. This box for many years
was the only one in this town and the
first alarm box Of any kind in the
county
Mr.. Holland, firmly believing in the
merits Of an electric fire alarm tried
many times during his lifetime to have
a general system for the town installed
but strong opposition always defeated
his plans. So this solitary box has
stood as a monument to his memory
for nearly 80 years, for the past dozen
years inactive, or since the installing
Of the 20 box town system.
On Friday, Aug. 4th, this box was
removed by Supt. Mcintyre. and upon
opening the box a card was found on
the inside. in Mr.. Hollands handwrit-
ing. with the following instructions
upon 1t:
SPECIAL NOTICE.
After pulling the alarm, please re-
verse the card as notice to the next
conner that alarm has been given.
(Reverse Side.)
HANDS OFF!
This alarm has already been pulled
in once, a second alarm is only to be
given by proper authority.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
FROM HALLOWELL
Hughes and Fairbanks Club Organized under
Auspicious Circumstances with Excellent Set
of Officers-Selected News Notes of Special
Interest to Journal Readers
TELEPHONE 24e.R

most enthusiastic gathering was
,,..en, at the city building Wednesday
evening for the purpose of formulating
,,.ns for a Republican club to be known
=. the Hughes Fairbanks Club. The out
inn. in this city for such a club to be
,orned with a large membership has for
.ore time looked extremely good and 1t
uss for the purpose of organizing that
-. meeting was called on Wednesday
evening
NJ N Johnson was chosen to act as
chairman of the meeting and NJ. H. Sim
mons as secretary.
THE club was then organized with the
.o,louing officers elected and committees
,,nointed. as follows:
president, Mayor John NJ. Robinson
..,,e nresident, H G. Turner; secretary,
" n simmons. Committee to choose
.,.able quarters for the club, George S.
peterson. chairman; H. W. Reid and
c.sorqe ". Perkins. Committee on speak
.,s and rallies, John NJ. Robinson. chair
wan. Joseph varney and Harry NJ. Ride
ov. Committee on membership. NJ. II.
c,r,,,ons. secretary; J. Manley Patterson,
Y.r-ence Ha!nes. Joseph Varney, H. c.
roodvard. J. Y. Pettingill and ]. F. Nc
Kelvie.
=, MAS voted to hold the next meeting
-, .ha club at 730 o'clock Wednesday
evening at City hall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31

In the axis, or upper burial ground
Of Germantown, there Is tombstone
which gives the age Of him who lies
beneath it, one John Adam. as 969
years. The records, believe. show
that his age was rightly sixty.nine.
and the explanation given is that the
stonecutter cut his nine first and then
found he had no room for his six. So
he filed in the nine with cement and
cut behind his first markings. Time
having worn out the cement, reveals
apparently the tomb Of an ancient flt
to be classed with those mentioned in
Genesis.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
Labor Day at Postoffica


Postmaster Plaisted has issued the fol-
lowing general order governing the OBJ
servance Of Labor Day at the Augusta
postofice:
Augusta, Maine.
Office Of the Postmaster.
August 80. 1916.
General Order No. 20.
Labor Day. Monday, Sept. 4, 1916. a
national holiday. will be observed at this
Office as follows:
The city carriers will make no delivery.
The rural carriers will make no delivery
There will be a P. M collection of all
city letter boxes.
The carriers window will be open for
the delivery Of mail from $50 A. M. to
1890 A. M. and P. NJ. to4P.M.
The general delivery window will be
open from $50 A. NJ. to 1880 A. NJ, sP.
NJ. to P. NJ, and 7.3o P. M. to $50 P. M.
Stamps may be purchased at the gen.
eral delivery window at such hours as
that window Is open.
The registry window will be open from
$50 A. NJ. to 1880 A. NJ.
The money order division will be closed
for the entire day.
The newspaper mailing room will be
closed for the entire day.
F. W. PLAISTED. Postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
REPUBLICAN RALLY
AT WEST GARDINER

West Gardiner. Me, Aug. 30
(SpeciaD.-Cong. Richard Austin of
Tennessee and Frank E. Southard of
Augusta were the speakers in the
Grange hall here tonight at a largely
attended Republican rally.
Cong. Austin told Of his own in
spection of mills and factories in ia
pan and China, where laborers are
paid from five to 10 cents a day. He
showed the effect this would have on
our own industries If forced into COM
petition under the Democratic low
tariff.
There was much enthusiasm at the
meeting, long applause greeting every
point made by the speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
Maine Central Embargo

Portland. Me-. Aug. 30-An embargo
was placed by the Maine Central rail-
road today on shipments Of freight at
either its own stations or connecting
rail and steamboat lines. It becomes
effective tonight. Shipments which
may be delivered and placed for un-
loading before a. M, Sept. 4. with
special permission Of the general man.
ager, and fuel, material and supplies
for the operation of the road or the
Portland Terminal Co. are excepted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31

The report received Wednesday eve
ming from the Augusta General hos
pital relative to Raymond Joyner, the
young man who fell from the top OF
one OF the cars Of Train 127 at about
$3.50 Tuesday morning, was that there
seemed to be an improvement in his
condition compared with that Of Tues
day night, and that he appeared to be
brighter. No further indications Of a
fracture of the skull have been found
and hopes are entertained for the
young mans recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
STRIKE CRISIS
Continued from Page One)

meantime word came from the House
side that Rep. Adamson, chairman of
the Commerce committee, and Ma
.ority Leader Kitchin had concluded
that the eight-hou day law could be
passed through the House.
Tentative drafts of measures sub
raitted to the Senate committee and
communicated to all parties to the
controversy during the day include tho
following provisions to be attached to
4 pending bill which will enlarge the
Interstate Commerce Commission:
Establishment of eight hours as the
standard for railroad employees op-
Grating trains in interstate commerce
OF wage commission Of three men,
hers to observe the administration and
financial effects Of the institution Of
the eight-hour day, the President to
submit its recommendations to the In
terstate Commerce Commission which
would accept the findings unless clear
ly erroneous and adjust rates to in
sure fair return on invested capi-
tai; wages Of employees not to be re-
duced, for period to be determined.
below the present standard days
wages pending the report and pro
rata proportion to be paid for service
IN excess of eight hours; the commits
SION also to study and report on the
problem Of compensation for railroad
employees.
Amendment Of the existing arbitra-
uon law directing the board Of medi-
aton and conciliation If unable to in =
ouee parties to submit controversies
10 arbitration to refer differences to a
BOARD for investigation. pending de-
e'eion OF which it would be unlawful
'or employers to cause a lockout of
employees to cause strike: each par
" to the controversy to name one
member Of the board Of investiga-
uon which would consist OF three
members.
Empowering the President. when
evee railways engaged in interstate
commerce or in transportation Of the
malls shall cease to operate or be Sc
nousiy interrupted because of a
s'rKe, to direct operation Of railroads
1oF military purposes to draft into fed
e'ai service all persons necessary and
70 use the military forces Of the ma
ton.
Immediately after the tentative leg
!eia'lon had been made public general
ueoate was begun in the Senate on
ene controversy. Senator Cummins op-
eh'ng the discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
Portland Meeting

Portland. Me-. Aug 30-A special
meeting Of the executives Of the Port
land Chamber Of Commerce bureaus
will be held tomorrow morning for the
purpose Of considering the impending
railroad strike and devise means Of
meeting conditions which will arise.
Should the strike order become effect
i've. it would cause practically all of
the crews Of the Maine Central rail-
road system to stop work, it was un-
derstood.