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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
Wednesday Brighton Market

Stock Yards, June 27.--The beef cat
tie market was lightly supplied and
the trade was dull. Killers had suffi-
cient supplies on hand to be indiffer-
ent buyers and the market was weak.
although no appreciate farther decline
was noted from that of the Tuesday
market, when all grades of stock
weakened by IA @ IL per pound.
Calves also were lower, but the hog
market held at the same range az a
week ago.
Mich cows were in small supply and
the trade which promised somewhat
better than that Off week ago fell off
and trading was only fair. There were
come extra good mixers offered. but
outside Of some of the extras. $120 was
about the top, with the lowest aver
age around $50.
Beef cattle, veal calves, hors-Mc-
kenney &, Wormell sold / pr fancy
steers. 1850 lbs. at lie. ] pr oxen. 1850
lbs, at 1oc, and 10 bologna cows at
5 1-ec: so calves at lac, and hogs
at 20 1-2c dressed. r. D. Pickett sole
2 fancy cows, 1900 lbs. at 10 1-2c. and
5 cows from GSc: % calves at 12c.
e. B. Holbrook sold IL calves at 10c.
and hogs at IS 34c and 1850. r. w.
Hanson sold pr. choice oxen Of 2o50
lbs. at 1oc, bull Of 100 lbs. at &c and
cows at &c; 81 calves from l0g13c;
and Is hogs at 20 1-2c dressed. Y. A.
Hanson sold 4 bologna cows at &c. 30
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Bates DEGREES
Governor Milliken Has
Honorary Degree
Six Honorary Degrees-Class of
IS Is Graduated

Lewiston. Me-, June 27.-Bates col
lege granted six honorary degrees and
graduated a class Of S. at its COM
mencement today. The honorary de-
grees were as follows:
Doctor Of Laws-Carl E. Milliken,
governor of Maine.
Doctor of Divinity-James A. Howe.
Belmont, Mass; Herbert P. Woodin,
Auburn.
Doctor of Pedagogy-Willam l..
Powers. Machias; Frederic w. Plum
mer Fall River. Mass.
Master of Arts-Hartwell J. Freder-
lex, Augusta.
The commencement exercises were
held in the college chapel this morning
at 10 A. M. President Chase presided.
The speakers were:t Ellen M. Aikens.
Ida B. Paine. Alice E. Lawrey. Dora A.
Lougee and T. f. Bacon, c. c. Chayer,
H. Z. Hinton and A. l.. Purinton, select
ed from among those receiving honors.
Other commencement honors were
were given to A. w. Bush. A. A. Dyer.
l.. Q. Thompson, Ruth Lewis. Irene
Macdonald, E,linor Newman, w. r. Ca
verify. Tthel Chayer. Smith B. Hopkins,
G.. w. House and Esther C. Wills.
Degrees and prizes were conferred as
follows:
A. b.. out Of course. Rev. Ernest Les
ter Balsea '92. Franklin. Vt: Charles
Byron Tibbetts 10, James Milliken
University.
A. NJ. pro merito. Lillian A. Norton.
1903 Hartford, Conn.
A. NJ, honoris causa, Hartwell Jas.
Frederick, Augusta, Me.
d. D., James Albert Howe, Bel
mont. Mass.
Ped. D., William Lincoln Powers,
1888, Machias, Me.
Ped. D., Frederick Weston Plum
mer, 1891. Fall River, Mass.
D. D., Hergert Perkin Woodin, Au-
burn, Me.
LII. D., Carl Elias Milliken, Augusta,
Me.
Undergraduates prizes:
For general scholarship - Frank
Brooks. Quimby, 1918; Cora Blanche
Ballard and Esther Phillips, 1918: &C.
Gil Thomas Holmes. 1919; Dorothy
Lewis, 1919; Clarence Eldon Walton,
1920: Grace Hilda Hodgdon. 1920.
Coe cholarship-Edward Bailey
Moulton, 1918.
Junior cxhibition-First prize (wo-
men>, Ruth Mowry Chapman. First
prize Gnen), Mark Emery Stinson:
second prize, Naseeb Mahfoud Malouf
Sophomore essay-Dorcthy Clement
Haskell.
Latin prize-Evclyn May Husscy
1918
Bryant prize-hlice Evelyn Lawrey,
1917.
Drew medals-Arthur Alfred Dyer
1917. Washington. y. c.: Frank Brooks
Quimby. 1913. North Turner; Charles
Percy Mayoh 1919. Pawtucket. r. I.
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DISMISS COUNSEL
Beckman and Miss Gold
man Own Lawyers
Judge Warns Berkman Repeat
eddy Against Overtalking

New York, June 27-Alexander Berk-
man, Who with Emma Goldman, an
other anarchist. is on trial in the Unit
ed States district court here for con-
spiracy to obstruct the operation of
the selective draft law, was warned
repeatedly today by Judge julius May
er that in examining talesmen for the
jury he must confine himself to ques-
tons having to do with the case.
Earlier in the day, Berkman and Miss
Goldman had dismissed their attorney
and announced they would conduct
their own defense.
Berkman asked talesmen Whether
they believed in patriotism, whether
they We're Christians and what their
social interests were. Objections by
the prosecution to the question con-
corning patriotism was on the ground
that it was insulting" and Judge May
err in sustaining the objection charac-
terized it as most extraordinary
question"
The query concerning Christianity
was met with the objection that It was
absolutely improper" Before A tales
man who had been questioned con-
corning his social interests could an
swer the opposing counsel declared it
wss none of Berkman's business what
his social interests We're" and the
court sustained the objection.
At one point in the examination
Bcrllman was told by the court that
he must not make speeches. to which
Berkman replied that he was "enti-
tied to his rights" a little later Berk-
man wanted to argue with the court.
hut was promptly stopped when Miss
Goldman called out: Your Honor.
may I say something's
mo" said Judge Mayer emphatical-
ly. sit down" She obeyed.
Seven talesmen were examined dur
ing the day
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GALENTA WAS
FOOTING SUEY

New York, June Fitch Galena was
formerly the barkertine Foohng Suey.
She left here March %, with cargo for
Rouen, France. She carried a crew Of
IS men commanded by Captain p. ".
Marshall, among whom. according to
the records of the United States COM
missioner Of shipping here, were eight
American citizens.
Under the name Foohng Suey, the
vessel was built in 1888 at Glasgow
Scotland, and when launched Queen
Victoria is sold to have pressed the
button that released her from the
stocks She was built for the sugar.
carrying trade out Of the Hawaiian
islands and was named by a Chinese
merchant Of Honolulu. the name sig
nifying fair wind-good water" In
1918 the vessel was badly damaged by
a hurricane off the Virginia Capes af-
ter which she was sold for barge.
The European war and the demand for
ocean tonnage resulted in her again
being restored to her status early this
year as a sailing ship. under the name
Galena.
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THURSDAYS Concert Program
TOGUS TRIMS A
GARDINER NINE

Togus, Me-, June 27.-(SpeciaD-To-
gus defeated a picked nine from Gar
diner here Wednesday after the supper
hour, 10 to Z. 1t started off in favor Of
the visitors but when the old lucky
seventh rolled around, the Home boys
got busy with the stick and had IL
men at bat and four singles. two
doubles and home run and eight runs
was the result.
Paul McGouldrick pitched for Togus
and did effective work and only Tor
some errors behind him would have
had closer game.
Cusick of Gardiner had the Home
boys at his mercy, except in the Sec
ond and seventh when they got to him.
and showed that he was good man.
Talbot's sacrifice fly to deep center
scoring Brisk from third was the only
feature, while Togus had the best Of
the stick work and also a double play
by Wardwell and OBrien.
Capt Wardwelrs change of O'Brien
to second and Ivory to first seemed to
work better. The game for Saturday
will be with the fast Vassalboro nine,
and the game for the rDorning Of July
4th will be with fast team from Au-
burn. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

calves at 13c: and 81 hogs at 16c Hall
& Lowell sold 6 cows. av. 700 lbs. and
3 bulls, av. 500 lbs. at &c; bologna
cows. av. $50 lbs. at sc: IS calves, av.
100 lbs. at 13c and 30 grasser calves.
av 120 lbs. at Sc: 100 fancy hogs av.
10 lbs at IS SAC. c. F. Gage sold Is
calves at 12c. ]. W. Brooks sold IL
cattle from 4 3-4@7 1-4c and IS calves
at II 1-2c. F. L. Brown & Son sold 7
cows from 51sc; IS calves at 12c: and
hogs at 20 1-2c, dressed. L. Stetson
sold cows Of 219o lbs. at 8 l-2c and
1 bull Of 1850 lbs. at 3 1-lc A. NJ
Bags sold IS calves at IL l-2c.
H. Furbush sold cow at SC; bull,
1850 lbs. at &c; cows at lac, and
$500; cow at lac and 800; bull,
1850 lbs. at 3-4c: 1 bull. $50 lbs. at
&c: 1 bull. 1910 lbs. at lac and 800:
1 he!fer and 1 COW at 7l-2c: 1 COW at
&c. and 500. and bologna at 8 1-4c; 1
calf at lac and calf at IL lac. ~
Mich cow sales-J. w. Brooks sold 80
mixers from $6O@115 per head. c. r.
Gage sold 10 mixers from $75@116. r.
l.. Brown & Son sold IL mixers to av-
erage $50 each. Hall & Lowell sold rs
mixers from $6oQ11o. v. A. Hanson
sold cows for $500, and / pair for
s160. A. NJ. Baggs sold 70 COWS from
S35@7s. r. w. Hanson sold Is mixers
from $50 100. E. B. Holbrook sold 3
cows for 1875 and cows for $2s5,
McKenney & Wormell sold 10 cows from
$60@110.
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LEWlST0N..L|ST
Seventy Recruits in the
Twin Cities
Roger Greene Says Not Begging
for Men

Lewiston, Me-, June 27.-Seventy men
from Lewiston and Auburn. with several
from all over the county. have reported
to the recruiting station in Room Co.'S,
manufacturers Bank building, Lewiston,
and signed for the Germany game in the
fall. Roger A. Greene and his recruiting
committee, with their handbills and post
ers. went out into the street Wednesday
after recruits and succeeded in bringing
home to many of the young men with
whom they talked that here Is an excel
lent chance to choose the branch Of the
service they wish
The Nelson Dingley Battery Of heavy
field artillery is after $50 men by the
Fourth.
We are not begging anyone to come
into the battery" said Mr.. Greene
Wednesday. "Ar that we are trying to
do is to put the plain facts before those
who are registered and liable to draft.
Here is an attractive branch Of the ser
vice and It's up to them. We will feel
that we have done our duty when we put
them issue up to them"
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zAIM|S' REASON
Why the Greek Premier
Resigned
Could Not Assume Responsible
ity for May 81, 1915, Session

Athens, June 27.-The resignation of
Premier Zaimis was occasioned by his
decision that he could not assume re-
sponsibility for convocation Of the
parliament of May 81, 1915, which King
constantine dissolved. NJ. Jonnart,
diplomatic representative of the allies,
demanded the assembling of this par
llament, in which NJ. Nenizelos had a
majority. In resigning NJ. Zaimis an
nounced that King Alexander was
Wiling to comply with all Of the de-
mands of the entente. It is under
stood NJ. Nenizelos will be premier.
Nicholas Politis. foreign minister of
the provisional government st Saloniki
by M. Veniztlos, probably will have the
foreign portfolio in the Venizelos
cabinet. 1t is expected that Admiral
Coundouriotis will be minister of ma
rlne and General Danglis minister of
war or chief of the general staff.
Neither the Archbishop of Athens
nor members of the Holy Synod who
TOOK part in the matchmaking Of M.
Nenizelos will be present at the adj
ministration of the oath. They will
resign. Cretan gendarmes will act as
bodyguard for NJ. Nenizelos
Proceedings have been instituted
against the ringleaders in the recent
demonstration.
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B0Db|E C. winner
Favorite First in 2.2O Trot at
Hillsgrove, R. I.

Hillsgrove r. l., June 27.-Thirteen
feats of thrilling racing marked the
Short Ship meeting here this afternoon,
the go trot going six heats before the
favorite, Bobby c., owned by Hamil-
ton brothers Of New Haven, out.
gained Joe Bolduc Of New Bedford.
Sister Pearl, the entry of Wilson broth
ers, Boston, ran away with the field
in the 2.21 pace. James Albert, from
the Elm City stables. New Haven, won
the 2.12 the choice, Woodcliffe King be-
ing fourth. The summary:
2.2o TRoT, PURSE 5000, ms.
Bobbie c.. g by Sag b.,
Fleming) ............... 122121
Captain Valo, b h, by Bin
Volo CBolduc) ............ 411l32
Benzol, b h, by Bingara.
(Hardfng) ............... 8 3 80 1 no
Baron Aberdeen. br z. by Ba-
ron Wilkes (Mallet) So. 6443 70
Mary Mac and Navlowa also start
cd
Time-215 o.; ia ia; 215 IA; 2.1s
Sd; Eli IL; 2.2o "a.
o.21 PACE. PURSE 5000, IN S.
Sister Fearl. BIN. by Argot wolles
thhsSiey) ..-...-...... ......
Irish Voter, b g, by John A. Nc
kerron Fleming) ..........I. 30
The Irish Lad. g, by Tommy.
the Irish Boy wan Houshton) 324
Wheeler Gentry. oh e, by John r.
Gentry (Crozier) .............s 43
Hollywood Jean, Mcneil, Pollock and
Pntwortley also started.
Time-2.12 ga 2.10 Ia: Pill 1-2.
3.12 PACE, PURSE 5000, IN g.
James Albert. b &, Captain Bry-
son (Fleming) ................ Sill
Woodclifec King. b h. by Ash
land Wilkes. Jr.. Kingsley. 1242
Dorothy Audubon. blk m by Ed
ward Audubon wan Hough-
toni NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4323
Baron Miriam md Lowanda also
started.
Time-2.1a IA: all IA: 212 IA; 2.1o
IL
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RESPOND TO THE
ANNOUNCEMENT
OF GUN CONTEST

Portland, Me-, June 27.-The Hon.
James c. Hamlin has received already
many replies to his announcement of
a contest to name the guns of the Mil
liken Heavy Artillery.
The naming of the guns will be by
contest in which there is to be a re-
ward for the person who provides the
best list Of "a names. a prize of 500
Is offered by Hon. James c. Hamlin,
and this will be paid to the person
whose list of names is accepted by a
committee consisting of Hon. James {.
Hamlin. Hon. Charles s. Cook and
Hon. Nathan Clifford. The terms of
the contest are these: There must be
"A names submitted by each contest
ant. With each name there must be
a 25-word explanation of why that
name is proposed. These names must
be OF distinguished sons of Maine. They
must not include the names Carl Mill
iiken. Thomas B. Reed. Eugene Hale,
Edwin c. Burleigh, Neal Dow, Nelson
Dingley or James G. Blaine. because
they are already connected with the
regiment.
Contestants must write plainly and
only on one side of the paper and must
mail their lists. with the explanation,
to James c. .Hamlin, Masonic block,
Portland, Me. These plates, engraved
with the names from the prize-winf
ming list are to be donated to the regt-
ment by Hon. James c. Hamlin ana
Hon. Charles S. Cook and will be at
tached to each Of the "a guns one name
to each gun.
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aiming the men. In the meantime 90.
1--WE work is to be continued bv the
local recruiting committees to enroll a
suInciently large number of men in
order that there will be no question
OF the battery having it's REQUIRED num-
Der When the examination is comnlet.
ed.
Excellent progress has been made
all over the State and Can't. BaIentine
has Notified the war depa tb.t
-FOUR and possibly six of the hatter;.s
IN the state will be ready for insnec-
ton by Friday The war denartmen+
mas been asked to send an EXAMINING
officer in order that the regular meth,
oo on organization may be taken I'M
Immediately to have the men of tho
Ieslment exempt from the draft.
AN enthusiastic meeting of about 50
men interested in the heavy artillery
oa.terv here was held in the public
sa1ety headquarters Tuesday evening
Napt' Harry NJ Smith presided and
eAfialhed the organization of the new
IeelHnent Many questions were asked
ana those present showed great deal
VI interest in the discussion. Col. F. Fl
1arKhurst, who has just returned from
recruiting trip in Aroostook county.
'oid OF some Of the experiences which
the members of the recruiting commit
tee had on this trip and talked sev-
eral minutes on the advan+",-e~ -.
Maine young men in this new REGIMENT
Many of the young men present ol-
rolled in the Bangor battery and plans
We're made to have several meetings
here and in nearby places to recruit
the battery to full war strength Of 100
men.
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50 new RECRUITS
Portland Breaking All
Records
Well Past 200 Mark Before Ex-
aminatiOnS

Portland. Ne, June 27.-Spurreo on
by the energy OF the Milliken Regiment
recruiting commander, Capt A. T.
Balentine. this section is breaking all
records for enrolment Of men for the
Thomas 3. Reed. Neal Dow and James
G.. Blaine batteries.
Up to noon on Wednesday the roll
showed 100 men, A total of so were en-
rolled in Portland and Westbrook dur
ing the day.
Among those making application for
enrolment was Milford G. Chapman,
Jr.. son of the mayor.
Realizing that number Of men al
ready registered may be exempted by
physical examination the recruiting
officers will continue the recruiting
work for this battery until Saturday
night when the recruiting for the reg
iment will terminate.
Surgeons for all the batteries re-
cruiting are expected to be assigned
Thursday and physical examinations
will proceed as fast as possible.
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DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. THURSDAY JUNE g. 1917.
WI De made in the usual way this

VIII be made in the usual way this
morning.
1t is understood that the celebration
Will be in the hands of the military or
senizauons now In camp in the city
anu sucn others as may arrive before
.'at Tune and that feature of the
gay VIII be a big parade of the soldier
ooys VINO are today the pride of the
state OF Maine. 1t is also understood
mat there will be sports of all kinds
at the Driving park, in which the SOL
dlers will compete. The army mules and
horses at Camp Keyes will contribute
TO the days observance. For further
particulars see posters and other adj
vertising matter.
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MAINE PHARMACISTS
viii Hold 50th Annual Meeting Fri.
day at Portland

Augusta members of the Maine
Pharmaceutical Association are inter
ested in the 50th annual meeting of
the association which will be held Fri
day Of this week at the Falmouth Ho-
tel in Portland. and a number Of them
will be in attendance. The program
follows:
Friday. 10 A. M.-Call to order, read
ing of records. introduction of dele
gates. applications for membership,
address of president reports of treas
Irer and secretary. reports Of commit
tees. reading Of communications, NOM
ination OF officers, adjourn until 2
P. NJ.
Friday, P. M.-Call to order. con-
sideration Of reports, election Of new
members. nomination Of candidates for
commissioner of pharmacy. election Of
officers, introduction Of new officers.
appointment Of committees, untinish-
ed business. adjourn.
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Jail Sentences for
Women Suffffragists
Before White House

eastern branch of the PotomAA pottsd
geraniums bloom.
Considering that 1t 10 jail We
are very comfortably dxed." said Miss
Vernon to a newspaper man who was
permitted to call. I'VE had shoulder,
kale bread and tea for supper. and now
we are just having Q little singing bee
before bedtime. :
The other young women smiled wan
~ and nodded approval Of the state
ment.
Bessie Jones, Negro woman
charged with larceny. interrupted 1t
this point shouting through the bars:
And don't you forget that we've been
here long time and we're having q
good time tonight for once" -..-s
The suffra gists smilingly declined to
discuss their imprisonment. Nor was
any comment forthcoming from head
quarters Of the national woman's par
ty which has directed the pieketing
demonstrations during the last few
months and whose leader agreed In
police court that Jail sentences should
be accepted instead of fines.
Tomorrow the women may even see
callers through the bars. For break
fast they will have rice, molasses.
bread and coffee: for dinner beef stew.
bread and coffee: and for supper beef
stew, bread and tea. They are provid-
ed with paper. pens and ink, and will
pass part Of the time writing argu-
ments for woman suffrage to be pub
iished later.
Charges OF obstructing the sidewalk
are pending against other women
pickets. but the date for their trial
has not been set. In the meantime the
suffraCists are making no announce
ment as to further activities in front
of the White House.
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Monmouth GRANGE

Monmouth Grange held an interesting
meeting Wednesday evening with the fol-
lowing program Conundrums by the
officers and others: discussion, Causes
of fire Losses on Farms Care of Ashes
and Gasclene." D. NJ. Benner; Brush
and Grass Fires" w. J. Leavitt; "Defec-
tive Chimneys, Care OF Matches" w. E..
Reynolds; song by the Grange; topic, In
What Way Are the Women of Today Su-
perior or Inferior to Their Grandmoth-
ers," Mrs. Mary Banghart and Miss Ethel
Robinson At the next meeting, there
will be farce, committee Mrs. Fan
ME Ma rch. Mr.. and Mrs. ". J. Lea
Witt. Music was arranged BY Mary Blake
and Carrie Dean.
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Washington. June 27.-Behind jail bars
tonight six women suffragists. convicted
in public court today Of obstructing the
sidewalk by displaying propaganda ban
ners before the White House. held a song
service and suffrage meeting for the 9TH
er 10 women inmates Of the prison.
The suffragists were given their choice
of s25 fines or three days in jail and de-
cided to go to Jail. They did not attempt
hunger strike and will be released Fri
day morning. part of today and few
hours of Friday being counted as full
days.
The district prison house women's Sec
ton presented an extraordinary scene to-
night. At little organ in the carpeted
corridor sat Miss Mabel Vernon Of Reno,
New, playing God Be with You Till We
Meet Again" and other hymns, while
about her stood the little group Of sing
ers-Miss Katherine Mercy of Boston.
Miss Virginia Arnold of Asheville. n. c.,
Miss Lavinia Dock of Philadelphia. Miss
Maud Jamison Of Norfolk, Va, and Mrs.
Annie r. Arneli of Wilmington, Del.
Huddled on a stairway beyond barred
partition were 80 Negro women and a
few white women who joined in the re-
frain. The Jail matron gave the suffra-
glsts permission to address their fellow
prisoners and the meeting which fol-
lowed developed into fervent pleas for
the cause of 'votes for women"
Each suffragist has been assigned
to a separate cell in the lowest tier
of the cell block. with individual
berths. toilet facilities and towels.
The berths are clean. the walls are
white and in the corridor windows, ov-
erlooking a green courtyard and the
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BANGOR BATTERY'S 100
Enrolled for War Service with
Milliken Regiment

Bangor, Me-, June 27.-Bangor's bat
terry Of heavy artillery for the new
regiment, being raised by Capt. A. L.
Balentine Of Portland. has enrolled
100 men, the necessary number to gain
for it's acceptance from the war de-
partment before the draft. provided
the men are able to pass the exami-
nation. Capt. Ealentine has notified
Gov. Milliken Of the progress made in
Bangor. and has requested that a med
ical ofIicer be detailed here Thursday
morning to commence the work Of ex-
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ENGINEERS MEET
AT PORTLAND

Portland. Me. June 1.-THE New Eng
land Associations Of Commercial Engi-
neers and OF Stationary Engineers held
the opening sessions Of their annual con-
vention in this city tonight. The con-
vention is to continue four days and will
be attended by about 500 delegates and
their wives The delegates were welcom-
ed tonight by Mayor W. @. Chapman.
President H. T. Hooper Of the Chamber
Of Commerce and Andrew Waite Of the
local committee, and the responses were
by Fremont Eggleston Of Boston. pres
ident of the commercial engineers; W. H.
Myrick of Boston, treasurer, and Claude
D. Allen of Springfield, Mass.