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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Mrs. W. W. Grant went to Lewis
ton Saturday where she Will be the
guest Of her son for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Miss Laura G. Hunt was a Sunday
visitor to her home in Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Mrs. n. N. Lewis went to White
Rock Sunday. whore che viii be the
guest of relatives for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Edwin Bailey OF Winthrop arrived
In the city Friday for a ehort visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

S. D. Perkins Of Belgrade Lakes was
in the city Saturday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

Farmers Race
The result Of the farmers race was
as follows: e. J. Tingley first in two
heats; Chauncey Fiheld second in two
heats; George Drawn third in one heat
and Lewis Johnson third in the other
heat.
The iu6ges were: B. c. Wells of Read
field, starter; DR.. Black of Mt. Vernon
Mr. Bates Of Monmouth and Ed Tingley
OF Readfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

ETeHIumo AWdrd0d
Premiums were awarded IN Tho DO
rious departments as follows.
Miscellaneous: H. z. Osgood Of Read.
field, first on Japanese buckwheat: r
l.. Crosby Of North Wayne, first on
novelty doll; Bertha Knowles Of Bel.
grade. first on citron: Mrs. B. F. Allen
OF Mt. Vernon, first on rose (from pa-
ruhkD; S. T. Daggett Of Readfeld. Soc
ond on citron: Eleanor May Peacock OF
Readfield, first on doll exhibit; Master
Cofin Of Readheld. first on white run
ner beans; ". H. Barnard Of Read
field. first on ear corn, Nebraska prize
yellow dent.
Drawings and paintings, Leon T..
Burr Of Winthrop. first on amateur
photographs.
Butter and cheese: F. A. Walker Of
Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Fred Packard of
Readneld tied for first on butter; Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-08

ldHi sweet CoTH, "a on Late variety, list
on quart pea beans. LIST on quart sulphur
beans; c. H. Stevens Of Readield, I'd on
proved three trace corn; Mrs Ada Rer-
ry of East Read1eld. LIST on cucumbers
Cyrus Winters Of Kent's Hill. 1st on
Hubbard squash, ID on Early Rose no.
tatoes Sd on Ruta Baga turnips; Lewis s.
johnson of Mt. Vernon. Sd on plate OF to-
matoes; Luther 8. Russell of Kent's Hill.
Sd on peck Green Mountain potatoes
F. Raymond Locke Of Mt Vernon, LIST on
old-fashioned COW horn potatoes; r. A.
Walker Of Mt. Vernon, list on beets,
Green Mountain potatoes. Delaware DO
toes, pumpkins. carrots, turnips and to-
matoes; Walter Barnard. u years old,
Sd on yellow corn: s. H. Thomas of
Readheld Sd on Early Dunton r2-rowed).
list on red onions; A. w. Borroughs of
Winthrop. "a on 10 ears Golden Bantam
sweet corn: George H. Allen Of Readf,eld,
LIST on farm and garden produce exhibit;
Bertha Knowles. 1st on three citron. The
Judge Of farm and garden produce was
N. F. Norcross Of Winthrop.
In the fruit department premiums were
awarded az follows: Mrs. II. W. Durs1n
Of Readheld. LIST on Mcintosh Red, % on
Roxbury Russets: Mrs. Harry 3. Sears
Of winthrop, "a on BaIdwins. list on EAl.
water. Wealthy, Delicious, OpaIescent
and Stark; e. H. williams Of Winthrop.
LIST on Golden Russets, "a on Nodheads
and Wealthy; A. O. Russell OF Kent's
Hill. Sd on exhibit OF IL varieties Of ap-
pies: Mrs. Emma whittier Of Readf,eld.
LIST on Porter apples. Sd on Nodheads, list
on Pound Sweets: o. 8. Dunn 81 Mt. ver-
non. ID on exhibit Of 10 varieties Of an.
pies. ID on pears; 8. 8. Merchant Of win
throp. Sd on Baldwins. Northern Spy, LIST
on Wolf River. ID on Black Oxford, LIST
on Roxbury Russet, % on Hubbardson.
Nonesach. Sd on Ben Davis; Wesley
Knowles Of Readheld, list on Alexanders
c. e. Moore Of Winthrop. ID on North
ern Spy. LIST on winesap. ID on Tolna n
Sweet. LIST on King Tompkins, 1st on Nod
heads. LIST on Hubbardson Nonesuch, LIST
on Mother. LIST on starkey: 8. T. paseett
OF Readfeld, LIST on exhibit OF IL varieties
OF apples; Stanley e. Moore of Winthron
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
WILSON REPLY MAY
OFFER WORKING BASIS


President Wilson's reply to the Pope 8
peace offer may afford an actual working
basis for Fastening the end of the war,
in this direction, dispatches from Rome say
today
Belief grows that the President, in
courteousy declining the Holy Sees sug-
gcstion now will offer a constructive policy,
in which the liberals of the world may find
real encouragement.
opinion is strong here that decision on
the scope of the Allied answer has been
left to the President.
Allied diplomats believed it so thoroughly
that delayed vacations were undertaken
The British, Italian and Chinese ENJOYS
left the city-apparently assured that there
is no further need of consultation between
them and the State Department over the
peace situation. Four of the Presidents
Cabinet likewise left on brief vacations
No official announcement however. has
been made as to the answer, but Wilson's
advisers say he win make the United States
position clear before the world
Concrete suggestions have been offered
They do not meet with American Govern
ment approval, but with start thus made
IL is possible the President may include in
his answer the general terms of America
and her Allies.
Between the Popes proffer and such n
presidential answer the Teutons would know
exactly where they stand as to concluding
peace IL they are sincere in wishing to bring
il about.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
ia GERMAN AIRPLANES
BROUGHT DOWN IN WEEK
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN THE
FIELD Aug IS.
A total of ia German arplanes have
been brought down during the last week
in fierce sky fighting that has been in prog
ress in connection with the Allied offensive.
Sixty.two of these enemy machines were
destroyed outright and ffty.two were driven
down out of control, The aerial operations
were carried out despite unfavorable
'"cather and were marked by extreme
daring.
\ check-up today showed forty British
fighting.
The Prussian fiers took great chances
in their efforts to communicate artillery
ranges back OF their lines. II was learned
they were under orders to get the ranges
or die In the attempt.
As the new Flanders battle was raging
a personal compilation shows that nineteen
enemy arplanes were brought crashing to
the ground in one day. Twenty were
driven out of control.
Sixteen half-ton bombs were dropped in
railway stations, ammunition dumps and
aerodromes by British aviators in one night,
Four and half tons OF explosives were
dropped by a single British squadron. A
seventy-mile gale was blowing that night
when the Britons took to the air on their
first trip. They bucked the gale with their
destructive freight, dropped their bombs and
returned to their camp. Loading up, they
again took to the air, despite the bowling
wind, and kept at it until three trips had
been made and the 44 tons unloaded on
the Germans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
CONSPIRACY CHARGED
AGAINST HARNESS MEN
Government Arraigns Two AS
sociations on Ground of
Sitting Competition
OBSTRUCTION IS ALLEGED
WASHINGTON huo

Oh, WASHINGTON, Aug is.
,,. Inarglng conspiracy to suppress compe-
s,l' n.'on' the Federal Trade Commission today
,,eu s, complaint against the Wholesale sad.
Ny association and the National Harness
, N.rs Association. The two have a
membership of l59 firms
'ne commission stated that the de-
enuahts are and have been for more than
eWo years wrongfully and unawfully en-
Saseu IN combination or conspiracy with
.ne intent of discouraging and suppressng
.y'npeut'oh In interstate commerce in the
"iU,eSale saddle and harness trade"
me saddlery association was further
.nal seu with unfairly hampering and OBJ
s'ruc',ng competitors who were nonmem-
ueIs @ oy inducing and compelling harness
,n"nulactufers TO refuse nonmembers lob
nns laclhties thus forcing them to buy
i'p,' association members at higher prices
hearing on the complaint was fixed for
October l.
oeNeral Philadelphia firms are members
Oh one or the other of these associations,
nut thelr places of business were closed
'hls afternoon, and efforts to reach them
AT their homes were unavaling.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
MIDDLE WEST UNITED
IN COAL PRICE FIGHT


The Middle West was uniting today In
the fight against excessive coal prices.
Steps were taken in three States and were
State control of mines.
In Illinois Governor Lowden called on
Attorney General Brundage for the proper
procedure to seize Illinos's 500 mines which
employ 10000 men. A special session or
the Legislature may be called. Lowden
took this step following rejection by coal
operators of an offer of cooperation be-
tween the state and mine owners to fix
coal prices.
In Indiana. Governor Goodrich laid plans
to call a special session of the Legislature
as soon as bills to establish a fair coal price
are ready.
Governor Capper, OF Kansas called con-
ference of coal producers for next Monday
to fix prices. Capper said he would seize
the mines if the conference failed.
In Missouri Attorney General McAllister
announced he would recommend seizure Of
the mines to Governor Gardner.
In Colorado, Denver has control of the
entire output of two coal mines to see that
the poor get coal this winter.
Governor Harding, Of Iowa, announced
unless relief comes at once he would seize
all mines
Opportunity will be given Uncle Sam to
step in first, however Actual seizure of
the mines is not expected by the States
before ten days. All want Federal control
but they want 1t quick.
Federal injunction against seizure of
mines was sought by the operators, accord
ing to Illinois owners
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
GERMAN PRESS MORE
INCLINED TO ACCEPT


Although II appears there has been some
delay in publishing the text Of the Pope $
peace appeal in Germany. Berlin advices
here today indicate an Increasing disposi.
tion to support the Pontiff
The editorials received here show a dis.
tinct change from the first expreesiors
which declared the Pope's conditions did
not contain the most important German
specifications
The Tageblatt declares that the condi-
tions as outlined by the Pope and the re-
cent Rechstag declarations are in accord
There is little disposition to accept the
Pontiff's suggestions as to Belgium without
stipuations as to the future relations OF
this country with France and England and
the general tenor of the expressions Is
that Alsace cannot be surrendered The
German papers declare the Allies may as
we'll realize that the Central Powers posi-
tion precludes a military victory and that
thousands of lives would be saved if the
Allies would accept a peace of exchange and
conciiaton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
WILSON WILL MOVE
TO FIX COAL PRICES
Authorization of New Rates
py Trade Commission Ex-
pected Next Week
RELIEF FOR MIDDLE WEST
provisions of Priority Shipping
Bill to Be Applied at Once
to Great Lakes Region
WASHINGTON, Aug. is

WASHINGTON, Aug. 49,
PRESIDENT Wilson today moved to take
prompt and direct action in the coal situa-
tion.
Ihat he will act next week is believed
certain, probably authorizing the Federal
,raue commission to fix prices on coal from
'ne heau or the mines to the consumer He
VIII not autororize actually taking over
operation of the mines
betore this, however-probably within
loTtE-eight hours--he will enforce the pro-
visions OF the priority shipping bill and di.
rect immediate coal shipments to the Great
Lakes region, where a serious shortage
exists.
PRESIDENT Wilson today went to the aid Of
food Administrator Hoover in his perplex-
ing struggle with the stringent food and
supplies situation.
Armed with portfolio of data on vari-
Gus phases of the problem of feeding the
Alhes and outstanding American resources
at the same time, the President went to
the Offices Of the food administration
shortly before noon. lie remained i'm con-
terence with Mr. Hoover for some time II
Is understood they not only reviewed prog
ress In the wheat and flour situation. but
went over plans for handling meats. coal
ana other commodities.
ON leaving Mr. Hoover's office the presi-
dent went to the Offices of the Federal
irade commission, to take up directly with
lts members the question of regulation Of
Goa supply and prices
Mine owners who appealed to President
wilson for last chance to increase produc-
tloh and lower prices are understood to have
peen told that in event they fail to act inn
medlately the Government will take over the
coal supply as it has planned to do with
wheat
Inc union miners. headed by John =.
white, lined up with the Defense Councils
coal committee against Government regula-
ton. The Federal Trade Commission. at
the same time, is trying to satisfy the
growing demand from the Middle West for
relief from high prices. That President
out the Pomerene coal amendment to the
food control law is considered probable in
event other measures fail.
Chairman Peabody, of the councils coal
committee, has addressed final appeal
to the men in the coal industry to exercise
a proper degree of voluntary restraint
and safeguard the public as well as obtain
maximum production.
I'm the judgment of the committee" he
said, the problems affecting this industry
can be more effectively solved and the in
terest of our nation and the public more
properly protected by the men who from
the nature of their occupation are es-
sentally qualified to deal with them
Peabody and White pleaded with the
President not to carry out the Government
plan to purchase all coal at cost of pro-
duction and resell to the consumer plus
nominal charge for handling.
White and other officers of the United
Mine Workers ordered the Alabama coal
miners to postpone the strike of $4,000
men called for today. Secretary of Labor
Wilson will meet the mine workers repre-
MI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
SIX SUFFRACIST
PICKETS JAILED
Philadelphia Among Those
Preferring 3O-Day Sem
tence to Fine
DRASTIC BILL OFFERED
WASHINGTON, Aug. IS.


Six militant surragis,s who Haunted
propaganda banners outside Of the White
House gates late yesterday afternoon went
to Occuuuan Jail this afternoon to spend
the next thirty days. In police court Judge
Pugh found them guilty Of violating the
peace and order regulations Ur the District
Tie tined them each $40 with the option
OF the jail term, and they elected to take
the latter. In sentencing them the Judge
said.
II do not believe that you believe that
you are doing your cause any good. You
simply are seeking notoriety."
The women sent down" are:
Lavlna Dock, Philadelphia Edna Dixon,
Washihston {. NJ. Flanagan, Connecticut !;
Natalie Gray. Colorado; Lucy Ewing and
Mrs. William L. Watson Chicago.
drastic bill to stop suffrage pcketing
AT the White House was introduced In the
senate today by Senator Myers, Of Mon
tana who is friendly TO the suffrage cause.
The Senator denounced the activities of the
picket squad as "a disgusting and intolerable
nuisance and an insult to the President and
the people Of the United states"
II have introduced this bill TO provide
better and more adequate legislation for
dealing with the outrageous scandalous
and almost reasonable actions carried on
by the suffrage pickets around the White
House., said Senator Myers.
This branding of the President as some
thing comparable to the German ruler. the
most autocratC and tyranniCdl dcspot In the
world. the murderer who has brought this
terrible sCourge on the world, Is infamous.
The people are tired of this disgusting and
intolerablo nuisance"
Senator Myers said he believed the Pres-
dent erred in pardonirg the suffragists sem
fenced to sixty days at Occuquan prison.
The time has come for Congress to take
hand in this matter" said Senator My
ers. 81 am not satisfied to have Congress
sit here idle and allow the President to be
insultcd day after day"
Senator Mycrs's bill was referred to the
judiciary committee, 1t would make IT
unlawful TO Haunt a suffrage banner or to
carry any kind of an emblem likely to
cause confusion, excitement or obstruct
streets during war time and makes such
an act punishable by fine of $1,000 and
imprisonment for one year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Licensed at ElktOn to Wed

ELKTON, Md. Aug. 1S.-Twenty-one
couples were granted marriage licenses III
Elkton today as follows: Frederick u
Dougherty and Anna b. Taylor, Lewis A.
Naoiee and Helen M. Mckay, Edwin SeiP
and Emma Wimma, James A. Dwyer ana
marie e. Cannon. Oliver Weiser and Loretta
hoehler, Michael j. Courtney and Freda
beiswanger, John NJ. Bilhartz and Anistasia
r. Mooney. William j. Mqlderig, Jr, anu
Emily NJ Milkey and Horace l. Dickinson
ana Ellen F. Giltrap. all Of Philadelphia !
James Bruce, Philadelphia, and steIIa
heinick, Gloucester, N. j.; Talmage C. klhs
and Matte M. Taylor. Marcus HOOK
Shester Brown and Margaret Coursey;
rieasant Hill. Nd. Boyd M. Martin anu
Helen c. Perkins Baltimore Charles d.
Neal and Gladys p. Austin, Millville, N j. ;
henry L. Derr and Lavinia Il. Schuman'
Williamsburg. Pa. Raymond Wilkersoh'
Faulsboro. N. j.. and Jessie Ritchie, Pnia.
1elphia Walter r. Davis and Elizapesn
De Vault Paulsboro, N. j.; James
Houghten, Wilmington, and Olivia Castp,
&eHerk, Deli Wilmore ID, Holton anu
Z HAY A. By(iol Camden, N ), Stepnss
z H!sls g =; w. / sss; !;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
ASSIGNMENTS ANNOUNCED
FOR ENGINEERS CORPS
Majors, Captains and Lieutenants Or
dered to Wrightsville, N. j., and
Annapolis Junction, Md.

| WASHINGTON. Aug. 1S--Today's army
orders contain the following For assign
ment to the 3O3d Engineers, Wrightstown
| y. j.:
MaJors-JohR : boyle and orc NJ. leland, and =,
| Hall John -. Groves. Robert 4 GreGnlicld
Tss- GTRe j. Earc carS %IhaT EnGf
| 9outon Henry B. Brewster and Seymour $,
First Observation-Disclosures Marshall. Robert
| l.. Tate, Theodore $ Babcock, George =. kus
Harry HGr H. H''Vr Walsh Allen W Iacus Revan Jones
Leonard H. NJ, Whitney, Ray Mel. Robinson
'"s Second MTh MentGnants-Froderck M i H. Gross But.
WsTd Mo7G M2T and I'd SorgS MagEy RcHycr Rc9Gr
To he attached to the 3O3d Engineers
Wrightstown, \. j.:
G. Scmpie, Louis L. Thompson, Alexander Ken,
Frank FRAN e. 8 stoTlT Haro% SR" G%yPeaR
Nelson. Jr. George W. Knight, Francis II.
Second lieutenants--Aldace II. ,DayisCp, Henry
Ten Hagen Howard r. b'feS rE David m Hioni f.
Cameron.
For assignment vto the 3O3d Engineer
train. wrightstown, \. j..
Captain-Earls H. ,Soln WSlles'v ,prowr cIor,rc.
First neutenants-Georse N'\bFowh' clarence
e. Bailey, Kerr Atkinson
To be attached to the 303d Engineer train,
Wrightstown, ~ j.:
Second Iieutenants william B. clarkson Earl
H. Miller.
For assignment to the s04th Engineers,
Annapolis Junction, Nd:
Majors James w. Barber and Percival ".
Churchill Captains Percy J, Wilson, Lewis T.
Railey Alexander Colt, Erastus ST. John, Henry
TAYLOR Theodore S. Dunn, Frank w. Hamilton,
Samuel H. Brooks. Leon X. Woodruff, First
IIcutenants Harry T." Haverstick Gordon H.
FernaId John X. Armington. Meyer Hefstater
John D. brewster. James II. Smith, Jr,, James
II Roberts David A. Gilbert, Edgar g. Rack
Spencer Roberts. Daniel Summers and John p.
Second IIeutcnants-otls p. Covell, Albert s.
Crandon Francis f. Schenker, Earl W. Mckee
and Richard e, Greenland
To be attached to the 304th Engineers,
Annapolis Junction, Md:
First Ileutenants-rFrank T. Leillch and How
second Iieutenants - Howard A. Thompson
Rprnard Il. O'Hagan, Francis 5. Friel Daniel
/ TURNER John T.. Hoffman Robert s, Close,
Andrew NJ Stevenson, Charles Weiss, Andrew
D. Bryans and william f, Schwerin.
For assignment to. the 3Oith Engineer
train, Annapolis Junction, Md:
First leutenants - Edward r. Collins and
Second Lieutenant Samuel r. Hursh
TO be attached to the 3O4th Engineer
train, Annapolis Junction, Nd;
Second Iieutenants--James r. Wilson and Ed
ward A. Hill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
ARTILLERY APP0lf(I
FOR DUTIES IN RI

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1s.-Psnr
mans who have been graduated fron1
Coast Artillery School. at Fortress
roe and who today were assigned to a.
France. are:
First lieutenants = Herbert X
Philadelphia: James NJ. Lewis. Pitts6<|
James w. Putt. Huntingdon; Joseo6
bromley, Jr.. Germantown; Wilbur s. ~
ker. Harrisburg. 't;
Second lieutenants Mills w. Kr.1
south Bethlehem; Charles l.. Miller.
toona: Joseph r. NJ. Brenneman. -
JOY; John II. Snyder. Reading; Jame62|
Braden, Washington. az
Those from New Jersey are: W
First iieutenants-Cyril A. Coons Ma
clair; Joseph J. Summerill. Jr., woodbn
william Bayne, Sd, South Orange Geo
]. .kThompson, Jersey City. t~~
Second lieutenants--Herbert e. .Dwsy
fort, Princeton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
HORATIO Il. HACKETT
A LIEUTENANT COLONEL
Son of Late Senator and Noted Athlete
Gets Commission in
Army

Horatio Il. llackett. son of the late
Horatio Il. llackett former state Senator
and Register Of Wills has just been COM
missioned lieutenant colonel in the Third
Artillery of Illinois and will, for a time
be stationed at Houston, Tex
Colonel HaCkett is graduate of Penn
Charter, graduate of West Point and a
noted football and basketball player on
army teams. lie represents West Point on
the football rules committee
For "A number of years Colonel Hackett
has been employed by the Embree Zinc Min
ing Company, Of Embreeville. III. lie this
week quite civilian life to assume the duties
of his new command
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
LONE MAN COMES FROM
PACIFIC COAST IN DORY
Miss Earle Will Be Bridesmaid
at Weddings of Friend and
Sister Today
OTHER CITY NEWS BRIEFS
Philadelphia Girl Sends Money Earned
in Philippines by Sewing to Red
Cross Here

After a thrilling trip of more than two
xears. a small ~lory has reached Philadel.
phia from Seattle, Wash 1t is manned by
Captain Thomas Drake. who claims to be
one of the descendants of Sir Francis
Drake. Captain Drake made the trip alone
He left Seattle on July T. 1915. lie made
mis- way along the coast of the Pacific,
going from port to port. He then sailed
through the Panama Canal and came north
ward The dory was built especially for
the trip and really is combination dory,
launch and catboat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Haig Beats Off Foes
Attacks at Lens
Continued from Page Ono

east of the Steenbeke' Progress was made
north of Bixschoote along the read to
Langemarck.
A brilliant counter-attack on the right
bank of the Meuse also threw the Germans
out of all positions they took from the
French on August 16 and II in Courtieres
Wood, the War Office announced.
North of the Aisne German RAIDS We're
renulsed and in the Champagne near
Massigee a German attack was broken up
by, artillery fire.
In Aisace lively artillery exchanges were
reported, with a German attack near Stein
bach repulsed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
SENATE STRIKES OUT
TAX ON BANK CHECKS
Votes, SO to %, Against Provi-
sion-First Setback to War
Revenue Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. IS.

WASHINTIONi NuB' TOT
The $4,000, 100000 revenue bill received
its first setback today when the senate
voted, 3S to 22. to strike out the one-cent
tax no bank checks. drafts, non-ihterest- 81
hearing certificates of deposit or orders for
payment. ,- ..so,, ossouoa
an amendment to the revenue bill, proVid-
Inc that none of the money raised by the
90 600, OOO, 900 revenue bill shall be used to
transport American soldiers to France un-
less they volunteer for overseas service,
Sonator Gore issued statement regard
,og his amendment, declaring his purpose
was 70 conserve man power. He said he
had been asked by many Of his constituents
IN OkIahoma, where there has been much
resstance TO the draft, to introduce such an
amendment.