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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

underwriting of foreign bonds Of its
disapproval.
The investmen market, so far as the
government can control 1t, is not to be
disturbed by outside bond issues, for
the big preparation of Americas saw
ings, it is felt, will be needed to n
nance the part America will play in
the war. Cooperating with the Unit
ed States in this respect. Great Brit
ain changed it's plans upon Americas
entrance into the war, to issue $780,
100000 in bonds here. secured by Ca
madam Pacific securities. Arrange
merts for raising this money had pro-
crossed to a point where virtually all
details had been decided. When the
United States entered the war the
plans were cancelled and Great Brit
ain borrowed what funds it needed
from the American treasury instead.
In line with. this policy the govern
ment may find it necessary to induce
the government Of Cuba to accept
loan of $50, 100000 instead Of raising
this amount. as contemplated by float
ing a bond issue here.
The little republic estimates her
needs at that sum, but Is prosperous
and does not wish to be put in the light
of asking the United States for finan-
cial aid. Overtures toward making the
loan have been made informally by
this government, it is understood. 1t
is understood that loan may be made
to Serbia next month in addition to
other allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS
EATON FACTORY
GETS ANOTHER BIG
U. S. ARMY ORDER
Will Keep Things at the Factory
Humming for the Rest of the
Year and Increase Number of
Employees at Factory 200 Per
Cent-Increased Work Means
Much to Augusta

One of the very busiest of the busy
places in Augusta is the shoe factory
of the c. A. Eaton Co. on Gage street
and it will continue to be just as busy
for the rest of the current year at
least, for they have got all that they
can swing to when 1t comes to maxi
ing shoes. The company has been
busy for some time past with a big
order of United States army shoes, and
yesterday afternoon Supt. T. A. Gray
of the Augusta factory informed the
Journal that an additional order of
army shoes had just been received
from Washington, d. c., which would
make work at the factory hum for the
rest of the year.
Supt. Gray said in speaking of the
order that it would increase the num-
Der of employees at the factory about
200 per cent. and that the number OF
additional employees required would be
between 400 ard 500. The shoes call
ed for in the additional order are the
same as those upon which the factory
crew is now worlIing-the regulation
United States army shoe, the seamless
Butcher russell calf, and are first class
goods The work will require the cut
ting of 900 dozen pairs per day. and
it has been found necessary to cut
out domestic work entirely.
1--WE are glad to have these orders"
said Supt Gray. ont only because they
will increase the prosperity of Angus
ia, in which we are all interested. but
they will give us our opportunity to
do our little bit in helping to prepare
the soldiers who are fighting our bat
ties for freedom and humanity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Everyone is hoping for a good day on
Wednesday as the program which has
been outlined for the day is fine one
and it would seem a shame to have II
ruined by rain, as it was last year. The
members of the Grand Army have deyot.
ed great deal Of time to the prepare
tons for the event and hope to have as
large number of people out as possible.
Everything in the city will be closed for
the day and the schools will do their full
part in making the day a pleasant and
memorable one to the veterans to whom
1t represents SO much. The morning pro.
gram starts at o'clock sharp from City
Hall square and the services at Memorial
hall at the college are first followed by
those at Winslow. The afternoon pro-
gram starts at o'clock and following
the services at the cemetery the line will
return to Monument square and then to
City hall, where the Memorial day ad-
dress will be delivered by Rev. E. NJ Hol-
man OF Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
WAR TAX
Continued from Page One)

press and Pullman accommodations,
probably would be retained.
The opinion was generally expressed
that the committee will reject the pro-
posal of Senator Hardwick of Georgia ana
postoffce department heads for new
postal tax upon newspapers. magazines
and other second class publications based
upon their proportion of advertising
space. Senator Hardwick promises to
carry the fight to the Senate floor.
tentative draft of the proposed
new federal license tax upon automo-
biles based upon the horsepower was
received today but was not acted up
on. The treasury department submit
ted estimates proposing to realize $685.
O00, 900 from the motor vehicle licenses
upon a minimum Of SO payable by the
vehicles owners, and graduated sur
tax Of % cents per horsepower. Sew
eral of the senators are insisting upon
increasing the revenue from this
source to s40000,000 and believe the rs
cent horse power sur-tax too small
Until another estimate based upon the
selling cost Of cars is received action
is deferred.
In reducing the House rates on soft
drinks and ingredients, the committee
it was stated. proceeded with the idea
of levying the bulk of the taxes upon
soda fountain or other beverages con-
tanning carbonic acid gas and tighten
ing tax burdens upon syrup and ertract
manufacturers. The carbonic gas rate.
cents pound to be paid by the pur-
chaser instead Of the manufacturer.
A reduced rate of one cent gallon
upon soft drinks bottled by the small
producers was fixed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
NATIONAL HOME

Officer OF the day. Capt. Charles Nc
Culloch.
Gage w. Russell has returned from
through passed in Portland.
Burroughs were granted Tuesday to
Jonathan A. Perry to Amesbury and John
g. Nutting to West Mills.
The funeral OF the late Octave st. Pc
Ter was held from the Home chapel at .
A. NJ Tuesday. Rev. c. II. Temple offi-
eating.
The following members have been drop
ped from the rolls Of the Branch Michael
Burns. late Co. C. LIST Me- Inf: F'reder-
ok II. g. Morrill,. late Co. A. LIST Me. Inf;
lanes o'Neill. late Co. G. Sd CT. Inf.
and Hartford II. Noble. late Co. c, LIST
Me. Inf
Rev. C. r. Temple left Tuesday for
Bethel. where he is TO deliver the Memo
-ai day grafton Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
WATERv|LLE

In spite of all the matter that has
been in the papers regarding the selec-
tive draft there are still a large mum:
Der of people who do not understand
II and there is hardly day that some
one does not come to the city clerks
office in City hall and ask to be en-
rolled, as for some reason or other
they want to be out of town on June
o. and it would be very announcement
for them to return and make their re-
turns to the officer upon that day. A
great deal Of bother is made in this
way put there does not seem to be
any help for 1t. as the papers have
said again and again that the clerks
nave nothing to do with the registra-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
Mrs. Laura A. Halves

Funeral services for the late Laura
A. Halves We're held at 10 a. m. on
Tuesday from her late residence at s
Coughlin street, Rev. E. S. Leech, pas
tor of the Methodist church. of Hal
lowell, of which the deceased was
member, officiating in the presence of
a large attendance of relatives and
friends. Many beautiful floral tributes
bore testimony to the love and esteem
in which the deceased was held. In
tercmnt was in the family lot at the
Hallowell cemetery. The bearers were
Fl. W. Blaisdell, Albert E. Gardner,
James S. Duncan Of Augusta and Mil
ton Gilman of Hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
CLINTON

NORTH-Mrs. Mildred Berg and
Miss Isabel Hodgdon have gone to
Brownville. They went by team.
Mrs. NJ. A. Boothby, who has been
suffering for several weeks from a very
severe cold is better.
vincent Gowen has a handsome dog
which he purchased Of c. C. Brown
proprietor Of the Clinton House.
Mrs. Jennie Sells Of Lewiston visited
her nephew and family, Chas. Sherman.
last OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Sherman and
daughter Celia visited her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Call in Burnham
Sunday.
MT. and Mrs. Pearl Watson and
granddaughter, Phyllis Watson, visit
60 Mrs. Watson's aunt, Mrs. Fannie
Brown Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
SELL LOAN BONDS
IN THE THEATRES

New York. May 29.-Plans were ar.
nounced here tonight for carrying on
the campaign for the sale OF Liberty
Loan bonds into virtually every The.
atre in the United States during n,
week beginning June 4. At meet.
ing Of prominent managers and pro.
ducers, held in the Office Of DAM,
Frohman, committee was appointed
to a'd in obtaining speakers and pro.
viding literature, application blank.
and clerical help. A salesman will b.
stationed in each theatre lobby, it was
said, with bonds for sale.
Announcement was made tina,
banks. trust companies and industrial
corporations having their main Office.
in New York already have subscribed
to nearly $500, 100000 of the loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
WHITFIELD

Memorial exercises will lie held 81
Union hall by Erskne Post Whltehed
F. and @. c. and community assisting.
There will be Red Cross social
Union hall Monday. June I. to help raise
funds for the work. II stormy MONDAY
evening. the social will be on Wednesd'''
June 6. Patriotic entertainment. All arr
invited to help the good cause along
Mr.. and Mrs. C. !. Vail left here say
urday for Rinesville. n. y Mr.. Vail has
to make Rinesville their home
Frank Meservey and daughter Esther
Of Jefferson were guests OF Mrs ha'
Morse over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
Mrs. Isabella Hayes

Mrs. Isabella Hayes. former resi-
dent Of this city. died in Boston sun
day of a complication Of diseases. Her
body was brought to this city Tuesday
and taken to the home of her brother
Milton NJ. Branch. IS Western avenue.
and funeral services will be held there
at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon and
intermcnt will be at Pine Grove. She
is survived by one son, Harry Hayes
Of Boston, one brother. Milton M.
Branch of this city. two sisters. Mrs.
Arrabella Williams of Boston and Mrs
Frank Stackpole of Seattle, Wash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
MRS. TAIL THIBODEAJT
ALLEGES THEFT JEWELS
ACCUSES HUSBAND

On a warrant sworn out by his wife
and alleging the larceny from her of
jewels of an estimated value OF from
$1,000 to $500, Tail G.. Thibodeau was
brought before Judge S. S. Lancaster
Of the municipal court Tuesday noon
and was ordered to furnish bail in the
sum of $500 for appearance Thursday
morning May 81
The jewels alleged to have been
taken from the complainant include a
diamond ring with two large diamonds.
a solitaire diamond ring, ring set
with an opal surrounded by diamonds.
and a "sunburst" containing a dia-
mond surrounded by pearls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
NORTH ANSON

The graduating class Of Arson Acade-
my this year numbers five persons, Lula
Gordon. Abbie Berry. Guy Hunnewell,
Roland McKenney and Alden Bailey. The
class trip to Washington was given up
owing to war conditions and so special
class parts have been assigned.
The body Of Edward James, the two
weeks-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Gill
man. whose home is near the Embden
station, was buried here Monday follow
ing prayer service conducted by Rev.
MI Gldden Of Scion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
CHELSEA

One Of the pleasantest and jolliest
of crowds Of the Maybasket season
gathered at the home of Mrs. Ida
Towle on the evening OF May 26 to cell
citrate the 14th birthday Of Miss Kath-
crime Mae Brennan. a jolly time being
passed by the 40 or more friends pres
ent. Several hours were passed hap
PLY in games, music and fun Of all
kinds, after which refreshments of
cake. and cocoa were enjoyed by all.
Miss Katherine was remembered in
various ways by her friends by gifts
OF presents and candy. 1t is to be
hoped that before the season is over
more of such jolly times will be pass
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
RUSSIAN MONKS
SENT TO FRONT

Petrograd. Via London, May %
All the Monks of Russia will be sent
to the front to serve in the depart
ment of sanitation. according to orders
issued by the war ministry. Lag
brothers will be recruited as soldiers.
Only recently the Monks demanded
equal political rights with the lay pop
ulation. including the vote, and they
have been given other marked evil
dences of revolutionary zeal.
Five hundred criminal prisoners in
the province Of Nizhi-NovgorCd have
petitioned the government that they
be sent to join the army. y special
commission has examined and accept
ed three hundred of those who signed
the petition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Petrograd, May 29.-(Via London) The
increase in the illicit sale of vodka and
the general wave Of intoxication which
try, provoking disorders and endangering
the internal peace Of the country. is the
subject of a stirring appeal to citizens
issued by the executive committee of the
Council Of Workmen's and Soldiers Del
egates.
I'VE notice an increase of drunkenness
in Petrograd and other parts of Russia.
reads the appeal. 1T is noticeable in the
streets, railways. factories and barracks.
Vodka readily is found in the villages OF
the interior as well as at the front All
examination shows that many deplorable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
ST. ALBANS

Work is progressing quite repidly on
the new sheds at the corn factory.
j. s. Smith recently purchased new
automobile.
Mrs. Clara WEIGH. who is stopping AZ
J. S. Smiths, has gone home to re-
main until after Memorial day
Frank Seekins recently purchased
new horse.
Lindley Magoon was helping Georgs
Clark blowing Friday.
VIII Magoon called at his parents
Lindley Magoon. Sunday.
George Fields cut his foot quite bad
1y recently.
Quite an improvement has been
road machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
PROHIBITION
POWERS IN FOOD
CONTROL BILL

Washington. May eff the admin
istration exercises the prohibition
powers proposed in the food control
hill pending in Congress, it was au-
thoritatively stated today. the ban will
fall upon beer into the production of
which goes about 81. 800, 900 bushels Of
barley every year.
The American people do not eat bar
ley. but their allies in France will eat
every biz they can get. and for each
hushel of barley exported that much
wheat can he kept for home consump-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
ALBION

+. +. Carr of Newtonville. Mass
passed few days in town last wees
Mrs. Andrew Besse, who went TO INV
Augusta hospital for surgical trest
ment short time ago. Is reported ~
much improved.
Aubrey Drake. who enlisted as
blacksmith. has gone to Augusta i"
enter service
Eugene Canon, who recently en-
listed in the cavalry. has gone /"
Plattsburg, n. Y, for training.
George Sennett has purchased u'
town farm.
Mrs. A. f. Crummott visited friens'
in Fairfield last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
America" Tales of the Labrador
Grcnnfel; "Syrian Christ" RhibanN.

Mrs. Frank Millett of !4ivermore
Falls was the weekend guest of her
cousin, Mrs. Fl. c. Parlee.
Mrs. Robertson and daughter. Miss
Bertha Robertson of Lewiston, were
recent guests of Mrs. Robertson's son,
Walter Robertson and wife.
Miss Cora Gilman of Portland was
the week end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j..
H. Gilman.
Cumston Library will be closed on
Wednesday, Memorial day.
The Ladies' Circle Of the Congrega-
tional church will meet with Mrs. NJ
Nj. Richardson on Thursday afternoon,
May 81
Mrs. Carrie Slower passed Sunday
with friends in Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
COMMITTEE ASKS $7,455,0O0
FOR SUBMARINE AND AIRCRAFT
BASES ON THE PACIFIC COAST

Accompanying the Recommendation
Of the majority is a minority report by
Commander Charles l.. Hussey concur
ring in the specific proposals of the
committee, but expressing the opinion
that important data have been omitted
and that the majoriy report does not
properly present facts vital to estab-
lishmert of The necessity. desirable
ity and advisability of such bases in
general and on the Pacific coast in par
ticular."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
BAXTER TRANSFERS
TO u. S.

Brunswick. Me-. May s.-tspeciaD-I
Hartley c. Baxter, head Of the we'll
known firm OF H. c. Baxter & Bro. has
transferred his handsome yacht Kanawha
to the government and the yacht is now
doing patrol duty off the New York
coast under the charge Of a crew from
the Naval Reserve Coast Patrol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Washington, May 29.-Appropriation
Of S7.455.000 for submarine and air.
craft bases on the Pacific coast is rec
commended in a fourth report of the
special navy yard and station commit
tee sent to Congress today by Secre-
tarv Daniels.
In addition to two sites already rec7
commended, the report names four 9TH
ers which should be developed. The
names will not be announced for mil
itary purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
Russian Council Pleads
Against lntoxicatlon
Illicit Sale of Vodka Blamed for Deplorabe Events OF Last
Few Weeks"-Assers Black Hundred Trying to Create Dis
orders Cause Civil War and Return of Monarchy

events in the last few weeks were due %
drunkenness.
Formerly the Emperor encouraged
drunkenness since il helped 10 support The
imperial throne. Now the Black HUNDRED
is trying to intoxicate the country be-
cause it wants to create disorders, cause
civil war and the return Of the MONARCHY
Massacres will follow the appearance q
vodka, villages will fight each other ami
then the servants of the old regime will
emerge from their hiding places ant
there will be a repetition Of what hsp
pened in 1906 The work OF the revolution
will be drowned in blood by the cnem.S
of the people. No one has the right to
buy vodka or to drink II. Let II disa1-
per forever with the old regime,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
BRUNSWICK HELLO
GIRLS "DO BIT"

Brunswick, Me, May 29.-(SpeciaD The
girls of the Brunswick telephone ex-
change have certainly done their bit"
duty having subscribed for $50 of the
Liberty Loan bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Fl. II. Pierce and family are moving
from the John Liggett house on Green
street to the house at the corner of Sew
all and Weston streets, owned by E. r.
Bean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Isadore Barrett is cutting cord wood
for Dominic Sussi.
f. G. Tuttle has sold n hog FOR S.
and pigs three to four weeks old ar
bringing So and Sc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jones of Burn
ham visited friends here Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
BRAZIL CHAMBER
PASSES MEASURE TO
REVOKE NEUTRALITY

Rio Janeiro. May 29,--The Chamber OF
Deputies tonight on its last reading unan-
imously passed the bill authorizing the
revocation OF Brazl's neutrality in the
German-American war. The bill was
amended So as to authorize the govern
ment to utilize German ships now in Bra
lillian ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

, The Clny track team had a session of
looking pleasant" at a local studio the
other day and today the proofs were
in circulation. The lkenesses are good
and the photographs show a bunch Of
very clean-cut appearing young athletes
There are 10 in the group. including Coach
Thompson and Manager Crowley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Miss Ruth Written, who has been with
the Hallowell Granite Works for several
years past, has resigned her position and
will conclude here duties June /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
Richard Webb

The death Of Richard Webb occurred in
ne hospital here Tuesday. He was born
n England about 70 years ago. He en-
listed In. Co. A. LIST Me. Cav as ser
reant, ct Lewiston. July ). 1851. serving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

a black and white hound belong
ing to Ed. 'rhorne came to an untime-
~ end at about $50 Tuesday morning
near the corner of Cony and Arsenal
streets by getting in the path of an
automobile so that the car passed over
his body and inflicted injuries which
soon caused his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

H. Barrows Of the Country Club enter
tanning It was planned to hold 1t at
the clubhouse but the bad weather
made a change of plans necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
LOCAL NOTICE

Jitney service between Augusta and
Hallowell Special accommodations for
late parties. Stand at Bilodeau's Shoe
Store or Telephone 721-W. E. A. Emery.
may30d6ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
SCHWAB TO TAKE
MILLION OF LOAN

New York. May 29.-Charles N
Schwab today subscribed $1,000. 900 n
the Liberty Loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Mrs. Simon *. Sprague. who on Satur-
day suffered a severe i'll turn, Is reported
as improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Stanford Of Vas
salboro are in the city for a brief visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

three months He again enlisted in the
18th Mass. Inf. Jan. p, 1854, and was dis
charged June 10, 1866. He came to this
Home from Lewiston Sept. Is, 1883. In
civil life he was a machinist by trade. A
daughter. Miss Martha Webb of FAN
River, survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30
ElmWood Party

A large party was held at the Elm
wood Tuesday evening. President N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Capt. and Mrs. c. II. Temple entertained
a party of young folk at their quarters
Monday evening and very pleasant time
was had by all. The first of the evening
was given over to whist, which resulted
in Mrs. H. Nj. Gould winning first prize
and Miss Marjorie Chappell the consota-
ton price. and Edward Machle first prize
and Howard A. Stafford the consolation
prize Refreshments Of ice cream and
several kinds Of cake were served at the
close Of the game. This was a farewell
party to Frank Il. Haseltine. clerk in the
treasurer's Office. who is T. be transferred
to the Danvilie Branch. and Edward
Bachmann of the Home Band who has
resigned and will go to Rochester. y. Y.
and the party made UP two-verse poem
and presented to each a souvenir of the
occasion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Wednesdays Concert Program
March-"The Stars and Stripes Forever"
Sousa
Observation-Disclosures, Tobani
Polka-"ColumDan. Robinson
Cornet solo by Paul Drossel.)
Grand American Fantasa-"The North
and south. Bendix
"American Patrol" Meacham
War Memories, or a Day in Camp in
1852. Reeves