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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
JOINS PERSH|NC
Auburn Woman's Hus-
band Is Called
Col. Harry L. Rogers Ordered to
Go to France

Lewiston, Me-, June 2S.-Announcement
comes from Washington that Colonel
Harry L. Rogers, quartermaster of the
Southern department of the regular ar
my, whose wife was formerly Miss Hat
tie Pray of Beacon avenue, Auburn, is to
be with General Pershing on extended
field service"-which means that he will
take a prominent part in the great war.
Mrs. Rogers is to visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. A. Pray. in Auburn while he
Is abroad.
The following story-which comes from
San Antonio, where Colonel Rogers has
been stationed-will be read with much in
terest here:
Col. Harry l.. Rogers, quartermaster of
the Southern Department and recognize
as one of the most efficient men in his
branch Of the service, will leave San An
tonic for extended field service" His
place as chief of the department quarter
master force will be taken temporarily
by Major William Elliott, depot quarter
master at Ell Paso.
Colonel Rogers orders were received
Wednesday afternoon and directed him to
report in Washington. 1t is probable he
will depart very soon after arrival there
for France and have charge of the quar-
termaster work in connection with the
Pershing expedition.
Mrs. Rogers will leave with Col. Rogers
and proceed to West Point for a visit
with her son, who is attending the militia
lly academy. She will then go to Maine
to remain with her parents in Auburn
while Colonel Rogers IS abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
OAKLAND

Mrs. Guy f. Gleason is passing q
few days in Dexter with friends.
Miss jeanette Stephson of Portland is
the guest of Mrs. William Cook for
several days.
The gasoline tank which formerly
belonged to Horace Thomas, is being
moved to Skowhegan.
Mrs. Lizzie NJ Dadlia of San Diego.
Cal, is visiting her daughter, Agnes
Demmons of Hubbard street for sever
al months.
Greenleaf Farnham of Lynn, Mass,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Sylvia Lee
tourneau Of Church street
Jack Mckenna of Bingham passed
the day Thursday with Mrs. Rose Ba-
ker.
Thirteen members of the Cascade
Grange received the Pomona degree
at the meeting Wednesday.
Mrs. Harold McTaggart and dau.h-
ter Elizabeth have returned from Sal
mon lake where they have been the
guests Of Mrs. Leonard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Adams and
son Frank. who is attending George
town University and daughter, Mrs.
Harvey Shepard of Monmouth were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Will
sor Thursday
Five of Joe Littlefields friends from
Rrookline. Mass. arrived in town on
Thursday to pass the summer at his
Hillside camps
Mrs. Clara Runnels passed the day
with Mrs. Fred Wood at Mrs. Woods
cottage. Birch Haven" on Messalon-
skee lake.
The BAPTIST picnic which was held
Thursday was a grand success. More
than so persons were in attendance.
In the afternoon very exciting ball
game was enjoyed. Delicious refresh
ments of lemonade and peanuts were
served to all
About 200 people attended the dance
which was given by the employees in
the new building of the Cascade mill
to the employers and their friends.
Thomas and Maggie Johnson led the
grand march. Harry Goodman. Frank
Roncho and Thomas Johnson were the
floor directors. A small admission fee
was taken and the receipts were given
to the Red Cross. Delicious refresh
ments were served and the dancing
continued until IL o'clock
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MONMOUTH.

The Union Sunday school picnic at
Lake Maranacook Wednesday was a
success in every way. The day was
ideal and all started off in high spirits
There was nothing to mar the pleas
ure af the occasion. The day passed
all too soon for the happy company
with swings, baseball races, fishing
and various kinds of amusements.
John Pinkham, superintendent of the
Methodist Sunday school, and Rev.
Herbert Dixon. pastor of the Congre-
gatiOnal church, devoted their time
and energy to the entertainment of the
children and young people.
Mr.. Curtis, manager If the hotel,
showed them every courtesy After a
good dinner with lemonade free to all
the company took a sail to Readfield
and around the lake, landing at Win
throp at 4.30 where they were met by
automobiles and taken home, thus Civ
ing ride on the steam cars, boat and
automobile. Many thanks are due the
parties who kindly loaned the use of
their automobiles.
Children's day will be observed at
the Congregati onal church Sunday
morning, July /. with a concert bv the
children. This will be partly patriotic.
as the day has been appointed by the
international Sunday School associa-
ton as Flag Sunday.
At the Grange meeting Wednesday
evening the farce was omitted on ac-
count of some being unable to take
their part. short program was Civ
en-; Piano duet, Dorothy Reynolds
and Ruth Banghart reading. Mrs.
Alice Long; piano solo, Dorothy Rey-
rOlds; grafanola selections, Mrs. An
ME Bates; piano solo, Ruth Banghart
Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee
We're served. This was the last meet
ing before the summer vacation.
O. X. Norris Woman's Relief corps
presented nice silk flag to Cumston
Library Wednesday afternoon. the pa
triotic Instructor, Mrs Osca Richard
son, made the presentation speech. 1t
was responded to by the librarian, Mrs
Carolyn Sherman.
Miss Susie Kendrick Of Litchfield
was the guest of Mrs. W. G. Lord
Wednesday night. She will pass her
vacation with Miss Whittum at her
cottage by the lake.
Mrs. w. +. Lord went to Portland
Thursday for few days visit. She
will be joined Saturday by Mr.. Lord
for the weekend at the home of his
daughter. Mrs Carroll Bent.
At the Methodist church Sunday
evening there will he a Red Cross pa
triotic concert. A special collection
will be taken for the Red Cross
The Congregational Sunday school
will have a lawn social on the par
sonage grounds Tuesday evening. July
8. Ice cream and home made candy
will be on sale for the benefit of the
Sunday school
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NO REPORTS
Continued from Page Cne)

mander, Pershing, was asked today to
comment on the article entitled why
We Are Fighting" published yesterday
in the army bulletin, in which Cen
eral Petain, the French commandment in
chief, explained the general objects of
the war and why a premature peace
must not be concluded. General PERISH
ing said:
Il have read<General Petain's arti-
Gle with deepest interest. His answer
to the question is complete and logi-
cal 1t is quite beyond reason that
anyone knowing the truth should fail
to condemn the course pursued by the
German government.
There must be no peace except a
lasting peace. The ideals for which
the Allies are contending must be held
sacred France will continue her
splendid fight for human rights and
human liberties, and fresh examples of
heroisT by her valiant armies will still
further inspire those fighting by her
side"
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come to the front again. the State ~
Maine has come to the front again. in
Ills body of men who are about
- uepart 1or service in France.
we all join you in your enterprise,
wishing you the most complete sue
cess IN Whatever you undertake. But
we feel assured that you will add vet
another laurel to the many that Ban
gor has already won, by your good
work in France.
IN behalf of the city council of Ban
sor ana OF the Public Safety commit
zee or Penobscot county, 1 take great
pleasure in presenting to you ban
ner bearing the seal of your own state
MAY it go with you wherever YOU go.
and may You bring it back to us when
your service is ended. 1 hope you will
Always remember the city of Bangor
ana the good old State of Maine and
want you all to come back safe"
Lieut.. Commander Rooney
Lieut.. Commander w. r. A. Rooney.
U. S. NJ, was the next speaker and
paid fine tribute to these men and
TO the men who We're leaving on the
Soiie Train IOr the navy. He said in
part:
What fine tribute to your cour-
age and manhood has just been con-
veyed to you by His Honor Mayor
Woodman. in presenting you with the
flag of your state.
How proud l am to say, And still
you come, you young men of Maine,
to swell with youthful ardor and high
purpose the fast gathering ranks Of
brave men in all parts of our land
Who have one sole object in view. to
uphold by land and sea. at home and
abroad, with heart, hand and life. the
honor and dignity of the United States
OF America that she, in conjunction
with her associate great nations, may
win for mankind"
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STILL NO TRACE
OF MISSING BOY

NO trace of the missing Murray boy
or OF the boat was discovered on
Thursday although the search was
continued. 1t was learned on Thurs
day by the police department that the
boat was II feet long and IS inches
wide and that it only had one small
board on the side, being a fiat bot
toned punt Men who have seen the
current where the boat was last seen
say that it would take a really good
boat to have weathered it. A peculiar
feature of the case is that no one saw
him after he started out into the cur
rent and that there is still no trace of
the boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
ENGINEERS AT
PORTLAND ELECT

Portland, Me-, June 23.-At the en-.
gineers' convention here today the
Connecticut association elected officers
as follows:
President w. Fl. Brown, Meriden:
vice president, A. Anderson. Bridge
port; conductor, James Tobin, Bridge
port: doorkeeper, David Wilcox, Hart
ford; trustees, Elmer E. Thomas. New
Haven. Warren Goodrich of Bridse-
port and James MCGEE of Hartford.
Papers on technical subjects were
read by B. H. Kearney. c. H. Andrew
and c. G. Richardson. /.
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Lessons in Baseball
by American Fighters
Baseball Season at British Port Which Is Base
of American Destroyer Flotill a Is in Full
Swing English Girls Take to Game but Men
folk Are Slow to Understand It-Papers At
tempt to Report Games

A British Port Base of American
Destroyer Flotilla, June 15.-(Cor-
respondence of The Associated Press
The baseball season is in full swing
here. Every American destroyer has
one or more teams and the two days
weekly when their ship is in port are
devoted to industrious practice for the
big series" which is to begin next
month for the championship of the
fleet. Three diamonds have been laid
out on the top of the cliffs, overlook
ing the sea. The scene from home
plate on any of these diamonds is pic
turesque enough to inspire a battcN
to his best efforts. AT the right is the
sea, stretching in blue eXpanse toward
America. At the left are woods, of a
green more vivid than in America, just
near enough SO that an ordinary three
base hit will lose itself in the under
brush and lengthen easily into q home
run Behind and in front are stretches
of fields with low hedges and stone
walks, all ablaZe with golden gorse
and field flowers.
There are no grandstands, although
every game attracts a fine crowd of
spectators from the ships and the
town. The teams wear regulation uni
forms brought from home, with the
names of their ships in large letters.
The crowd always contains a good
sprinkling of British tars, officers Of
both navies and townsfolk of both
sexes. The girls of the village, who
probably heard of baseball for the first
time when the first destroyer teams
began laying out the diamonds, take
to baseball as naturally as their sis
tiers on the other side of the Atlantic.
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and had been called by the Stockholm
conference, at which was represented
Holland Denmark, Norway, Sweden,
Finland. Germany, Austria Hungary
and Bulgaria.
Mr.. Gompers' reply, sent at the di-
rection of tie t'ederation's executive
council also said:
I'VE apprehend that conference
such as is contemplated would rather
place obstacles in the way to democra-
tie the institutions of the world and
hazard the liberties and opportunities
for freedom of ali peoples. Therefore.
the American Federation OF Labor with
it's 2.50O,o0o members cannot accept in
vitation to participate in shch con-
ference"
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The same can hardly be said for the
menfolk. They attended the games be-
cause they like the American boys"
but frankly can't see where the game
compares in interest with football or
cricket The British sailor is a lit
tie more hopeful. He has learned to
understand the game fairly well from
spectators standpoint, although 1t is
hardly TO be expected that he will try
his hand at 1t seriously for some time
yet. Occasionally an over confident
British sailor accepts an invitation TO
take place in a practice game but
he quickly finds that baseball Is not to
be learned in day or two.
The local newspaper has made one
or two attempts to report the after
noon games but the censor's prohibit
tions against the use of names of men
or ships makes his efforts somewhat
fiat and colorless. Here is one of his
attempts
An interesting match of baseball
was witnessed yesterday by American
and British officers and men, Play
from start to finish was fast. 1 never
saw the catcher muff a single ball. and
men and girls stood behind him in
a long line, almost absurdly confident
of the eagle-like keenness of his eye
and swift sweep of his hand.
Balls were lost several times by
crashing into the little wood behind
the playing field. Some very spectac-
ular plays were made and the scoring
on these made the crowd cheer. There
was ginger in the game all through
The men who welded the bat for the
winning team did particularly good
work, although the losing team was
also good in this respect The pitch
ers showed splendid judgment and one
of the captains made a nice hit"
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Washington. June 2S.-Somewhere in
France thousands of Americas flgnt.
ing men are today encamped ready to
take their places in the trenches be-
sides the seasoned compaigners Of the
allies. Regulars and marines fresh
from servite on the Mexican border or
in HAITI or SantO Domingo were land
ed yesterday after u voyage in which
the German submarines were eluded
and all records were broken for trans
porting overseas a large military unit.
News of the arrival of the troops sent
thrill through America as it was not
generally known that any large de-
tachment had yet left these shores.
The forces will be a net gain to the
allies as the men will be fed. clothed,
armed and equipped by this govern
ment Already there are being stored
at the encampment supplies sufficient
for many months
The American forces will be an in
dependent unit, cooperating with the
allies 1t has been suggested that the
Americans might be placed as a con-
Meeting link between the French and
British armies. but the exigencies of
the coming campaign will decide that
question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29

A vote of thanks was extended to Mrs.
F. E. Boothby for the set OF books, PA
rents and Their Problems, which she
presented to the circle for the benefit of
those mothers who could not afford to buy
them.
The constitution and bylaws were
adopted and the following officers were
elected:
Pres. Mrs. James Lowell Dean; 1st vice
Pres, Mrs. Frederic E. Boothby; I'd vice
Pres, Mrs. Horace True Muzzy; record
ing secretary Supt. Charles n. Perkins
corresponding secretary. Mrs. G. B.
Franklin: treasurer, Mrs. George Simp-
son.
1t was voted to hold Vfe first regular
meeting in September
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News Print Paper Order
assed by the Senate

Washington, June 2S.-The resolution
of Senator Reed of Missouri calling
upon the Federal Trade Commission
to inform the Senate why it has not
ordered news print paper manufacture
ers to desist from Illegal practices
and exorbitant charges" was passed
today by the Senate without objection.
Further action by the department
of justice for the Federal Trade Com
mission. it was unofficially stated to-
day. will he deferred pending the out
come Of prosecution Of manufacturers
in New York, indicted under the Sher-
man antitrust law
The trade commission today made
public it's answer to Senator Reeds
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BANGOR SEND-0FF
M. c.. R. R. Men Leave
for France
Presented with Banner when 269
Contingent Go

Bangor, Me. June 2S.--The send off
given to the men who left Thursday
morning for the railroad contingent in
France was one that will always be
remembered by the participants. There
was a large crowd of relatives and
friends of the men at Union station
and Mayor Woodman, members of the
city government, representatives of
the army and navy, officials of the
Maine Central railroad and a large
delegation of the co-workers OF the
men on the railroad were present to
participate in the rousing send Off
given.
NJ. +. Dunn, division superintendent
of the Maine Central railroad. was the
first speaker and he expressed the
hearty appreciation of the company
for the faithfulness of the men to the
Maine Central railroad. thanking
them for his faithfulness and express
ing his personal appreciation. Mr..
Dunn said further: II know that
Whatever duties are assigned to you
in the future will be done in such
way as to be an honor to all concern
ed. This is time Of sadness in part
ing but we feel in spite of the sadness
that the Maine Central and Maine will
be well represented by this body OF
men in the service you are about to
undertake and we trust that by your
efforts peace. so much to be desired.
will the sooner be brought to pass"
Presented With Banner
Mr.. Dunn then introduced with
few appropriate remarks Mayor John
F. Woodman who spoke in part az
follows: Bangor has come to the
front again, Penobscot county has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
TWO INJURED AT
NO. ME. JUNCTION

Waterville Me-, June 2S.-(SpeciaD-
man by the name of Mosher, a ma
chinist, was reported to have been Sc
riously injured while at work with the
Waterville wrecking crew at the big
wreck of the Northern Maine Junction
Thursday, and another man, said to be
one of the strikebreakers, had both
legs broken. The men We're brought to
this city and taken to the hospital
Mosher is injured about the head and
it is feared that his injuries may be
fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29

Edgar NJ. Simpson. who has been a
valued member of the faculty of the
College of Law, University of Maine.
has terminated his correction in that
capacity. much to the regret Of stu
dents and other members Of the facul-
ty. Mr. Simpson who is a member Of
the law firm of Ryder & Simpson. ten
dered his resignation last year to take
effect at the close of the term just end
Cd. No steps have as yet been taken to
fill the vacancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29

resolution. 1t explained that while It
has power to issue an order to desist.
it has no power Of prosecution or pun
ishment, and members indicated that
the entire matter is now up to the de-
partment Of justice.
Justice department officials intimat-
ed that the New York prosecutions
will be carried on vigorously especial
~ in view of the fact that papermak-
ers virtually demanded discontinuance
OF these cases as an unwritten proviso
in their price agreement with the Fed
eral Trade Commission. This agree
ment, 1t is understood. was repudiated
with the government refused to dis
miss the prosecutions.
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ALL. DECLINES
To Take Part in Stock
holm Session
Regards Such Conferences as
Premature and Untimely

Washington, June 2S.-The Ameri:
can Federation of Labor has declined
to participate in the international con-
ference of trades unions called by the
recent Stockholm conference to meet
September II In Switzerland. Presi-
dent Gompers has telegraphed to Pres
ident Lindquist of the Stockholm con-
ference that the American Federation
regards all such conferences as pre-
mature and untimely and can lead to
no good purpose"
President Llndquist said the swift
zerland conference was Ito discuss the
demands of neace of the trades unions'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29

Under the glow of vari-colored cleo
trio lights. and thronged with scores
Of jovial young folks, the Penney Me-
mortal church lawns were last evening
the scene of one Of the pleasantest
gatherings held under the auspices of
the Christian Endeavor Society of the
church for long time. The young
people played games and patronized
generously the moving picture" tent,
the museum" and the fortune teller
Retire. shments were served.
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WATERvILLE

Ihere was no change in the strike
situation on Thursday except that
the committee has again been called to
portland for Friday to meet with the
officials Of the road and the board of
arbitration. This meeting will be held
at the Maine Central offices in that
city and it is hoped by all of the men
that the matter will be settled at this
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29

A. w. Dursin. ]. H. Charlton, Z.
Hughes and f. A. Bardol, officials Of
the F. w. Woolworth Co.. are making
tour Of inspection Of the company's
stores in this vicinity, and arrived in
Augusta Thursday evening.
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Pershine Headquarters

Paris, June 2S.-Major General Per-
shing. the American commander, has
left the hotel in which he has been
staying since his arrival in Paris to
make his home in fine old residence
III the Rue De Varenne, so as to be
near his headquarters. The house
which has a magnificent garden for
merly belonged to Prince Gortchakoff.
1t was leased before the war by Og-
den Mills Of New York. who placed it
at the disposal Of General Pershing.
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Teh old theory. which has been held by
fishermen in this vicinity that it is al
most useless to fish at the Bangor sal
mon pool. has been shattered because
with the water now over seven feet. 10
salmon have been taken at uhe pool since
Friday June lS.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Percy r. Todd, president Of the Ban
gor & Aroostook Railroad, was guest
Thursday at the Augusta House.
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America Demonstrating
Democracy Can Win

Sec. Daniels Declares Hundred Million Persons
with Democratic Spirit Can w War Eff
GENTLY and with Unity of Spirit Speaks B e.
fore Nearly 200 Members of Annapolis Naval
Academy Third Year Class at Advanced Grad
uatiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29

From $500 up to $575 is being PAID at
Stockholm, Sweden, for automoolle
tires.
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American Fighting Men
Are Ready in France

regulars and Marines Fresh from S ervice IN
Mexlcan Border or in Haiti or Santo Domingo
Waltng to Step Into Trenches Beside Season.
cd Campalgners- to Be Net Gain az
Are All Equipped and Supplied
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TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

Wanted-Barber.
For sale-Motorboat.
To let Seven-room rent.
Wanted-Girl for homework.
For sale-National cash register.
Lost-TaiIboard and tire chains.
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Lost

BETWEEN AUGUSTA AND WAT
erville via East Vassalboro. a tailhoard
to a Studebaker roadster. and set of tire
chains. Finder please notify F. w. Sim
mons, Melville street. Augusta. or leave
with Waterville Motor Co., Watervilie.
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