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

BOARD MEETS

The regular June meeting Of the board
Of education was held Wednesday eve
ming with six members present. The
meeting was called to order bv Chairman
Cook and the records Of the previous
meeting read and approved. Roll OF &C.
counts No 400. carrying s49ls.ls for the
common schools and :1227.o3 for the High
school. was passed.
Mss Jane Marion Ramsdell and Miss
Antoinette Lambert were elected teachers
in the schools.
The committee On taritors, buildings
and grounds reported that the usual re-
pairs. like replacing broken glass, over
hauling the boilers and flTnaces and
such work should be done: also that
i something should be done at the Walnut
street school 20 remedy conditions there
and a retaining wall was recommended,
that the roof at Myrtle street be repaired
and one room painted. one p!astered and
/ the lower hall painted; that an electric
bell be put in place vt Brook that; that
the sewer and water pipes It the North
Grammar school be fixed and one r9pm
painted: that one room be painted at
Pleasant street; that the roof be fixed at
Grove street and a new blackboard he in
stalled The other building called for
only general and usua. repairs.
Superintendent of Schools Perkins re-
ported that practically all the teachers
had accepted the contracts for next year.
Bids for coal were received from 6. s.
Flood G. Co. and from S. A. A. B.
Green, and they were identical as far as
price was concerned, both companies
agreeing to furnish coal at s12 per ton,
both hard and soft being put at the
same price. After some discussion 1t was
decided to lay the bids on the table for
one month.
It was voted to have the schools open
on Sept. II and have term OF II weeks.
1t was voted to increase the salary OF
Superintendent Perkins the sum of 500
for the year
Other matters like the cleaning OF the
buildings, the moving of the lawns and
minor matters Of that kind were left with
the superintendent with power to act.
The question Of making the necessary re-
pairs was left with the committee on
janitors, buildings and grounds. with pow
er to act after the board had accepted
the report of the committee and decided
! that the repairs called for should be
made. The meeting adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
COAL ANSWER
Government and Gen.
eral Public Assured
Prices Will Be Reasonable-Re.
ply to Warning

Washington, June 27.-Assurances
that the government and the general
public will be furnished coal at a rea-
sonable price were given by represen-
tatives of both hard and soft coal in
terests who again conferred with the
National Defence Councils coal COM
mittee.
This is the coal operators answer
to warnings by Secretaries Lane and
Daniels and others that unless they re-
establish fair prices and proper regu-
lations their production would be TAX
en- over by the government.
The price OF coal is to be determined
with the Defence Council coal commit
tee approval, by a special producers
committee which aims also to increase
production and facilitate distribution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
Euucns Garland Smith

Eugene Garland Smith of Wollas-
ton, Mass. died at the Fairfield Sana-
torium Tuesday afternoon after short
illness there. although he was in bad
condition when admitted to the insti-
tuition. He is survived by a father
and mother in Wollaston. and sew
eral relatives in this section. being a
nephew of Mrs. E. c. Wardwell of this
city. a prayer was said at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wardwell at 4 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Charles F.
Robinson officiating. and the body was
taken to his home in Wollaston for
interment on the night train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
Bulgaria Is Opposed
to Break with i. S.
Fear Is Expressed That Premier Radoslavoff
May Have Been Compelled to Purchase Con-
cessions by Sacrifice of American Relations -
Influences Against Break Are of Twin Nature

to work for a peace Of good understand
ing and reconciliation with, however the
retention of Macedonia and at least
southern Dobrudja as an absolute essen.
tial.
.Bulgarians still cherish the thought OF
Saloniki and an extended share of the
Aegean and the Danube as a frontier
clear to it's mouth, as ultimate objects,
but the experience gained in 1912 has
shown the wisdom Of not attempting too
much at a time.
Bulgarians apparently are firmly loyal
to their Teutonic allies for the period OF
the war. They say taey are open to no
overtures to abandon them during the
struggle, though willing to use their In
fuence against movement for a so-called
Hinderberg or German peace.
There is, however, considerable sur
face crlimbling against Germans based
upon the belief that the Kaiser's gov
eminent is exploiting Bulgarians un-
fairly in buying up the country's pro-
ducts which are needed at home, deny
ing them compensatory articles such
as salt and manufactures which they
urgently need-driving a harder bar
gain for financial subsidies than with
the Turks, and taking too much mill
tary glory.
Bulgaria, it is firmly declared. will
furnish no troops for the general prose-
cution OF the war on fronts other than
Bulgaria's. She has some forces on
the river Sereth, but these are in i'm
mediate contact with the rest Of the
Bulgarian army.
Conditions of life in Bulgaria are
said to be passable. There is no fear
of starvation or short rations. but
prices are tremendously inflated. The
harvest is fairly good. but -four prices
scared to unprecedented heights Salt
is scare and dear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
MES0POTAM|A talk
Investigation Treated by Press
as First Class Sensation

London, June 27.-The report of the
commission which has been investi-
eating the Mesopotamia expedition is
treated by the press today as q first
class sensation. Editorials contain
bitter reproaches Of persons concern
ed and demand their dismissal Eff
fete traditions, cheese-paring policies
and general dry-rot and inefficiency'
of the Indian command are condemned
by the newspapers. The anti-Asquith
press largely blamcs the late govern
ment. One paper calls for former
Premier Asquiths Impeachment. On
the other hand the Times says it is
only fair to admit that his cabinet
was led completely astray by military
advisers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

Mexico City, June 27.-By order OF
the government all import duties were
removed last night from articles OF
prime necessity. including food stuffs,
from July / to December 81. Import
duties were also removed on gasoline
and higher derivatives of petroleum.
This places the refiners in Mexico in
competition with refners in the Unit
ed States and undoubtedly brought
about the sudden rise here in the price
of gasoline from Il to so centavos per
htre or approximately so cents gal
Ion.
Rafael Nieto. in charge Of the de-
partment of finance. has issued state
ment outlining the attitude of the
government against the Cananea Cop
per Co. which recently curtailed work
in Sonora. He said the company had
stopped paving taxes on more. than
half Of their holdings without re-
nouncing rights specifically.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
Mexico Removes Duties
on Prime Necessities
Import Tax on Food Stuffs, Gasoline and Higher
Derivatives of Petroleum Removed from July
to Dec. 31-Mexico Refineries i n Competl-
ton with Those of U. S.-Cananea Copper
Co.'S. Act

The statement declares the com
pany secretly sent its most important
machinery to the United States, stop
ped work without notice and even
threw out sof the hospital here those
undergoing treatment. Undoubtedly
this powerful corporation" the state
ment continues. wants to take ad-
vantage of the period when the Allies
need their product to give foreign gov
ernments the impression that Mexico
is obstructing their work. Otherwise
their attitude is inexplainable as cop
per s.now worth four times as much
as formerly.
I'm view of their attitude the de-
partment of finance is taking steps
to declare forfeited 1902 claims on
which tax Is refused. At the same
time all export duty on metals has bcen
removed so the company cannot have
the pretext for not renewing work i'm
mediatelV"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
Cardinal Gibbons Act
Offsets Malicious Rumor
Stories to Effect That the American Red Cross
Was Discriminating Against Nursing Sister
hoods of Catholic Church Are Dlsproven by
Eliot Wadsworth's Letter

attitude toward allowing the sister.
hoods to assist in the care of wound.
ed soldiers and sailors.
During the Spanish American war
a number of members Of sisterhoods
wore their garb while serving as
nurses in military hospitals in Florida
and elsewhere. Such a service is pro-
vided for by the rules governing the
nursing service Of the Red Cross.
1T seems advisable to state unequiv-
ocally to you at this time that mem
bers of the nursing sisterhoods may
wear their official dress while serving
as nurses under the Red Cross, and
that the Red Cross has no desire in
any way to debar the sisters on &C.
count Of their dress or on any other
account. from serving their country as
all other nurses will desire to do"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

Baltimore, June 27.-To offset ma
licious rumor which has been put IN
circulation to the effect that the AM
erican Red Cross was discriminating
against the nursing sisterhoods of the
Catholic church, Cardinal Gibbons
took up the matter with the Red cross
and has received the following letter
from Eliot Wadsworth. acting chair
man of the American Red Cross
Washington, d. G.:
Your Eminence: The question OF
the attitude of the American Red
Cross toward utilizing the services OF
nursing sisterhoods has been raised
several times lately. 1t might almost
appear from the form of some Of these
questions that a rumor was being de-
liberately circulated that the Ameri-
can Red Cross was in an unfavorable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
Sentence HORN
Gets Is Months at At
lanta, Ga.
Attempted to Destroy Bridge
Near Vanceboro, Me.

Boston, June 27.-Federal Judge
Morton today sentenced Werner Horn,
a German subject, to the Atlanta pen
itentiary for IS months for illegally
transporting dynamite on a passenger
train from NeN' York to Nanceboro,
Me-, to be used in an attempt to des-
troy the international bridge across
the st. CroiX river. He was also order
ed to pay a fine Of $1,000. 1t was the
maximum penalty on the charge I'M
der which Horn was convicted here
two weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
CARPENTER COMING
French Altman and Boxer Here
in Few Weeks

New York. June 27.-Georges Car
pentier, the famous French army avia-
Tor and light heavyweight boxer, will
Visit America within the next few
weeks, according to r. C. Glegin,
poxlhg promoter, who has just return
ed from France. Carpenter, however
VIII not accept any engagements to
meet American boxers while here. but
VIII confine his activities to aiding re-
cruiting for the French army flying
corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
ALMA

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gould Of Free
port are guests Of Mrs. Fannie Plum
mer.
The plains School Grub will give an
entertainment in Erskine hall Monday
evening. July .. the proceeds to go to
the Alma Red Cross Auxiliary to use in
their work
A Farmers Union was organized in
town last week to be known as Head
Tide Farmers Union. This Union will,
cover large field already having
members from Dresden, Pittston.
Whitefieln and Alma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
A Webb Seizure

Deputy Sheriff Dignam went to
Benton station Wednesday morning
and there seized 10 eight gallon kegs
of beer consigned to different Italians
who are at work on a construction job
near there. The stuff was libeled be-
fore the judge in the afternoon and
the Italians will have to wait at least
10 days for their beer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
REPORTS TROOPS
TO BE WITHDRAWN

1t was reported in this city Wednes-
day on good authority that the guards
on the bridges would be withdrawn
on Monday of next week and that all
of the second regiment would be mo-
biIized in Augusta twas also report
ed that the guarding of the bridges was
to be taken over by deputy sheriffs.
The people of Waterville will be sorry
to see the boys of Company go, for
they have won place in the hearts of
the Waterville people by their gentle
manly bearing and attention 10 duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
MOTHERS CHILD
WELFARE LEAGUE
is FORMED

The first Mothers Child Welfare
League to be organized in Maine was
organized Wednesday afternoon at the
Waterville High School building by
Mrs. Hugh Ross Hatch. State organ
izer Following the organization of
the league there were addresses on the
matter of child welfare by number
Of speakers which were very interest
ing. There was a large attendance and
r,uch interest was manifested in the
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
New England Red Cross
otal Above 81, 386,755

Boston, June 21.-New England
largely oversubscribed it's allotment Of
the Red Cross war fund, according to
incomplete figures of cash in hand, an
nounced tonight after the campaign in
this city had been closed.
Massachusetts gave $5,3s3,s07, of
which Greater Boston's contribution
was s3,13s,455. These figures, like those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

There was nothing new on the strike
situation Wednesday. TIE men are slt-
ting tight and letting the other fellow
worry, there being yer few Of them but
what are working. 1t is understood tha'
efforts are being made In several dlHer-
ent ways to settle t!ie strike ana that the
prospects for its being over within 'er3
few DAYS are now of the bes-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

of other states, will probably be con-
siderably increased. it is said. y1aine
reported total of s623,372; Vermont
$4,000; Rhode Island. sS79,57s, and
New Hampshire. $33000o
Combined, these reports showed an
aggregate Of s7,3ss,755, as compared
with an expected maximum amount Of
81 1000, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

(which Of the Conversions In the BIZ
BILE Is Most Interesting Why?" is
the topic for comment at the monthly
covenant meeting and public mid-week
service tonight at the First Baptist
church. The meeting will be held in
the main auditorium and DR.. Phelps
will lead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

E. p. Hinckley of Augusta was in the
city Wednesday with number OF
young lnen who have enlisted in the
Burleici: Oattery. for examination by
DR.. J. G. Towne and DR.. Elmer r. NO
Ian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

Mrs. George Beach, WHO has been
visiting in the city for few days, went
to North Belgrade Wednesday to re-
main at cottage there for the sum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

A. B. Fowler of Boston was a bus
mess caller in the city for a short time
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

The regular mid-week prayer meet
ing of the Methodist Episcopal church
will be held Thursday evening at '.4S
The subject will be. "A Shout Of We
tory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

DR.. and Mrs c. H. Leach of South
China were in the city on "Wednesday,
doing some shopping and calling on
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
PORTLAND BOY BROWNS
11-Year-Old Lad Falls from Raft
Into Pond

Portland, Me-. June 27.-Amos Pur
ington, aged II, was drowned today
when he fell from a raft into a-pond
near the foot Of Quebec street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

Paul Lovejoy Of Portland was the
guest of friends in the city Wednes-
day and was also transacting business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28
VASSALBORO

Remember the baked bean supper Fri
day night at odd Fellows hall by the La
dies Aid. Supper % cents, served at 6
clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

are the names given out by the police
tonight as those Of the murdered mans
companions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-28

Herbert Harris of Bangor is visiting
with friends in the city for a few days.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-23


they did in 1907.
The council transportation COM
mfttee, elected by the people TO rep
resent the people, is pushing a bill,
dictated by traction. milLiOnaires
through Walter Fisher, to take over
the streets for at least 80 years
longer.
When the 80 years is past, it is
very doubtful if the city scOuld then
take over its car lines even if the
franchise gave it the right because
it would not have money enough.
The lines have put it over on the
city already under the 1907 fran
chise, which was supposed to give us
municipal ownership in 1927.
If we give them a further hold on
city streets we pass up public own
ership for practically forever, be-
cause a fictitious increase in the
valuation of the car line properties
would place it beyond the power of
the city to buy them in 1857 when
the proposed franchise runs out.
The local transportation commit
tee and Walter Fisher are trying to
tell us what the people will need 80
years from now, when we don't know
how conditions viii change in five or
ten.
The whole scheme outlined by the
traction and subway commission is
theoretical and might be offset by a
hundred things in ten years.
The present franchise has ten
years more to run and by that time
the people will know how they feel
about a renewal.
There is no necessity for grant
ing of a franchise now. Enforcement
of the present ordinance and police
power Of the city would make service
good.
It costs only $50, 900 mile to build
street railways and we have only 100
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-23

lie can I see WueIG LuG extra plUu5-
600, 900 comes in.
It's up to the council to stop the
advertisement of the street car lines
if the people are paying 55 per cent
Of the bill as has been shown.
Mr.. Haley announced that the
committee would hear from him
again before long, but he urged the
council members to vote against the
Fisher bills next when they were
called up.
Tomaz DeUtheT sec'y Of the Chi
cagO Federation, thinks the council
members are staying away from the
meetings of the local transportation
committee for a purpose. He thinks,
they don't know much about the
Fisher bills and that they don't want
to, for some reason.
Aldermen, therefore, got a letter
from DeNther today, inviting them
to hear what they will be asked to-
vote on next Monday night if the
bills are called up in the council. The
letter reads:
Dear Aldermen: The Greater Chi
cagO Federation will appear before
the local transportation committee
of the city council on Saturday,
March "A, 1920 a. m, and through
able counsel, show up the program
which the interests are seeking to be
put over on the, people of Chicago, in
the name of home rule and municipal
ownership.
We believe we have a strong case
and regardless Of assertions which
appear in the daily papers, we think
we can show either dupTcity or ig-
nOrance by those who sponsor the
enabling bills now having public
hearings by the local transportation
committee.
Are you interested in this impor-
tant question? The reason we ask
this question is on account of the
yro1ryy cT,,on number Of oil
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-05
TO BAKE PERSHIaG'S PIES
Appeal From General for Pastry Cook
Is Heard by the Salvation
Army.

ChicaGo.--"Mary Shcldou's making
pies for per>hns,"
This Is the expression common at
salvation Army headquarters here
When General rtrsh,u- landed in
France, Maj. II. ". AsueW. in charge
Of the salvation Army here cablet
asking him What the Salvation Army
could ito that would he most uppre-
ciated by the commander Of the Amer
lcaH forces in France
Send me someone WHO can make
an apple pie, was General rershinL'>
request and Ensign Mary Sheldon
forthwith was Dispatched Ensign
Sheldon gained fame hare shaving
mothers Of Chicago slHas how 10
cOol.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
: u. S. FORCES WILL BE
! ARMIES OF SPECIALISTS

=. Camp Taylor. Louisville. Ky.
: -Gegpl-.l r,rshing's injunction
: +" mako Ih' American army IN
= army of specialists is being car
= rid oui among the 3h,GO Ken
:. tucky Indiana and southern
! Illinois men in the National
:. rms in This camp.
\ board Of examiners guizzes
! each drafted man as tn his husl-
: moss in civil life. IL is the aim
: III The officers tu assign every
= han To ;hc post for which he is
: most fitted.
= thmuftcurS have been as
:. signed Ia the motos truck tlivi.
Z eieh, t"lrgraphers To the signal .
\ corps clerks and huSinesss mrn
= 10 The masters corps and :
= athletes "a boinh-lhrowin. pla-
Z ICONS. 4 board of nine pSycllol. :
= o-iStS i investigating mental .
4 fitness uf all men. :
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
II YOU '....e l0s' 2artnLc ven cal
and It by advertising IN TIE Free Trad
er-J0urnal.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-05

The crayii>h NAY be described ns a
fresh Wa,'r lobster and usually lives
Il purely aquatic life keeping Ia the
rivcrhcd some Of the crayiiSh found
In Australia. however, have forSah,n
the vatcc aud eNcayate burrows IN
damp soil. The tunnel leading 10 the
heart OF the burroT is free from wa
ter, bur water is always present in
the chambers AT he end where the
crayliSh lives. They TO much Iuuage
to artificial Wutercourses In the min
ing districts by Kidding the banks
and dams.