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

Kenneth F. Lee and Miss Ethel NJ.
Wade. both of this city. were united in
marriage at o'clock Friday evening
at the home of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. James E. Wade. at 90 Grove
street, Rev. E. S. Philbrook sofficiat-
ing. The ceremony was performed in
the presence of relatives of the bride
and groom. Miss Minetta Lee. sister of
the groom, was bridesmaid, and the
best man was Leroy Thayer.
Following the ceremony a short re-
ception was rendered to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee in the dining room which was
prettily decorated in pink and white.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee will leave the lat
ter part of the month for Saddleback
Mountain. where he has a position as
fire warden at the big tower located
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee were the recipients
of many beautiful gifts of silver. cut
glass and china. Mrs. Lee has for a
long time been employed as stenogra-
pher in the office of the secretary OF
State, while Mr.. Lee is a member or
the reportoriai force Of the Kennebec
Journal and the friends of the young
people win wish them many years OF
happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
ADVANCES WAGES
Railway Stockholders
Are Denied Big
Dividends
In Action by Middlesex & Bos-
ton Railway

Boston, May A board of arbitra-
ton reporting today that the Middle
sex and Boston Street Railway probab-
ly would be unable to meet an increase
in wages without denying stockholders
a proper return on their investment an
nounced that it had voted, notwith-
standing this condition, to grant a wage
advance of about 10 per cent. to enable
employees to meet the increased cost Of
living.
1T does not seem possible that any
company could be more thriftily con-
Quoted" the report says. but adds
Neither the fact that the company is
in poor circumstances nor that it de-
serves and must have some relief can
afford any valid reason for denying such
least compensate for the increased cost
of living to employees. The board rec
ommends to the public service commits
sion the immediate relief be afforded
the company. The increase as granted
will allow a maximum rate of 34.5 cents
an hour to uniformed men beginning
July /. 1919, a graded advance being eff
fective meanwhile.
Arthur A. Ballantine. the representa-
tive of the company on the board. dis
sented from the report in which Chair
man Henry c. Sawyer and James II.
Valley. representing the employees.
Joined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
JUNIOR RECEPTION
FRIDAY EVENING A
DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR
Seniors at Cony High School
Entertained by Junior Glass
at Reception and Dance

The Assembly hall of the Cony high
school was the scene Friday evening
Of an affair which is anticipated with
pleasure each year by the students of
the school, the reception given by the
members Of the Junior class to the
Seniors. and it was indeed a very de-
delightful occasion. The decorations
of the hall were exceptionally beau
tiful and brought many words of
praise for the. members of the deco
rating committee. The stage was
banked with fir trees and evergreen
while in the background hung large
American flag. Above the front of the
stage were the class numerals. 1918"
worked with daisies upon fir. The
class colors, green and white were
suggested by the streamers hanging
from the center to the sides of the
hall and upon each were the Stars and
Stripes. Just outside the ball the col
or scheme Of green and white was
carried out in the entrance arch, upon
which were the class numerals.
IN the receiving line were Principal
and Mrs H. W. Cobb, Supt. of Schools
H. H. Stuart and Mrs. Stuart. Wilbert
S. Wilson, chairman of the Board of
Education. and Mrs. Wilson. Miss
Alice S. Reynolds. William Wyman.
president Of the Junior class. and Miss
Elizabeth Leigh. vice president of the
Senior class. The ushers were Misses
Gertrude Best, Villa Griffith. Roxie
Bunker, Ruby Smith, Esther Morgan.
Marion Shirley and Helen Sterling.
During the reception a concert was
given by Shares orchestra which fur
njshed the music for the dancing.
About 100 couples were present when
the dancing was commenced and an
order OF IA dances and four extras was
carried out. Refreshments Of ice cream
and punch were served at intermis-
sion.
The executive committee in charge
of the dance was composed of Richard
Hight. chairman: William Wyman
and Frances Ellinwood The other
committees were made up as follows.
Decoration committee-Misses Maud
Barker. Ruth Vickerv. Ruby Smith.
Elizabeth Cooper Marion Shirley and.
Cecil Jones. Carol Smith. Clinton
Folger, Sumner Buckley and Harry
Philbrook.
Refreshment committee-E verett
Mower. Chairman: Henry Hill, Ellen
McDougall apd Elaine Rowe.
Finance committee-Douglas New
man. chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
SUPPLY SHIPPING
Cabinet Discusses Ques-
tons in War Con-
nections
Sec. Houston Reports European
Food Conditions from
Hoover

WASHINGTON. May 4.-Supply and
shipping questions in connection with
the war furnished the chief topics of
discussion at today's cabinet meeting.
Secretary Houston reported food
conditions in Europe as described by
Herbert G. Hoover. Some members in
sisted that steps beyond those already
mapped out should be taken for in
creasinS the supply of ships. AS re-
suit further efforts will be made to
have additional steel vessels construct
ed.
Action by the House in changing the
censorship provision of the espionage
bill was reported to the cabinet meet
ing and members said that the action
of the House was satisfactory to the
administration.
Secretary Baker declared that within
Is days after the army bill has been
approved a registration day will be
fixed and the machinery set in motion
for enrolling the new army.
Renewed reports of serious condl-
tons in Russia was also called to the
attention of cabinet members. and it
was said that further efforts would be
made to hurry the departure of the
american political, economic and rail-
road commissions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
Enlist Youths of
Maine for Service
on Farms of State

tary Of the Maine Y. NJ. c. A., WIN be the
director of the Junior Volunteers, and
last night Gov. Milliken appointed as an
advisory committee of the Junior Volun-
teers Glenn w. Starkey of Augusta, State
superintendent of schools; William j.
Thompson of South China, master of the
Maine State Grange; Prof. Ralph P.
Mitchell of the University of Maine; John
E. Bunker of Bar Harbor. executive secv
rotary Of the Maine Committee on Public
Safety, and John A. Roberts of Norway,
commissioner OF agriculture.
70 Obtain Fertilizer
The governor and council last night
passed the following order:
Whereas, in order to raise the crops ne
cessitated by the present war with Ger
many, It is necessary to assist the farm
ers of Maine in obtaining fertilizer
Be it ordered, that the Governor pur-
chase commercial fertilizer in such
quantities as may be obtainable, to be
distributed among the farmers of
Maine in such a manner as he may di-
rect; the same to be sold at cost by
the State. Any expense incurred in
carrying out this order shall be paid
from the appropriation provided by
Chapter 1877 of the Public Laws of 1917.
To Obtain Seed
The Governor and Council last night
also passed the following order:
Whereas, in order to raise the crops
necessitated by the present war with
Germany, it is necessary to assist the
farmers of Maine in obtaining seeds:
Be it ordered, that the Governor pur-
chase seeds in such quantities as he
may deem necessary, and distribute
the same among the farmers of Maine
in such quantities and to such persons
as he deems proper; such seeds to be
sold at price covering the actual cost
to the State. Any expense incurred in
carrying out this order shall be paid
from the appropriation provided by
Chapter 1877 of the Public Laws of
1917.
Safe and Sane Fourth
Although Governor Milliken will is
sue no proclamation covering the mat
tie, it was the sentiment of the Cover
nor and Council at it's session last
night that a safe and sane Fourth be
observed this year in Maine and that
the sale of fireworks be discouraged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
Enlargement
for Committee
on Celebration

The refreshment committee finds 1t
necessary owing to the increased mum =
Der of visitors scheduled for attendance
upon next Tuesdays great patriotic
event to enlarge the committee and
sub divide the responsibilities as off,
lows:
Executive Committee-M. S. Camp
bell, w. T. Emerson, Roland G. Lynn,
Fred w. Perry.
Committee on Grounds and Police
c. E. Purinton. E. w. Hanks, Chas.
p. kinsman, S. Sewall Webtser, Bur-
leigh Martin, Samuel Titcomb, A. A.
Soule.
Committee on organizations-John
f. Hanson, w. G. Thomas. c. F. Bill
odeau, w. P. Perry, DR.. o. H. Brnan,
A. M. Pingree, Geo. A. Giddings. E. L
Herbert, A. F. Folsom, Joseph E
Dunn, Charles A. White, Geo. H
Bangs.
Committee on the bake-Bert p. Stu.
art. Frank Page. H. H. Lee. B. j.
Cote. Geo. w. Wadleigh, Ernest P.
Hewitt, L. G. Haskell, J. o. Blanch-
cite.
Committee on service-Harold I. Goss.
l.. NJ McGouldrick, Brooks Newbert, DIR.
H. H. Stinson, Dr. Edwin L. Smith, Eu-
gene Pomerleau, James Harvey. Geo. w.
Wadleigh, Clarence l.. Waite. Fred B.
Worthing. Oscar II. Anderson, J. Maui
rice Arnold. Charles E. Ballard. Chas.
+. Bilodeau. George w. Merrill. Ward
Holmes. d. r. Hersey, l.. G. Jones, w.
E. Lawry. Frank E. Southland, c. 7.
Penney. c. NJ. Taber, Lester Labrick,
Bernard Sheehan
Committee on coffee-L. G. Haskell.
John Mountford. A. F. Folsom. Charles
A. White. John Wadleigh w. Nv. Albee,
A. E. Barbour. Percy Allen, John D.
Newman. Chester S. Kingsley. Archie G.
Norcross, Neil l.. Violette.
The committees are requested to meet
at the Elks Home Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock in order that details may be
thoroughly understood to insure sue
cess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

The Governor and Council at a special
session held Friday night passed an
order that the Governor mobilize and
enlist for farm service. males between
the ages of is years and 20 years and
six months, in such numbers as he
may deem necessary, to be known as
the Junior Volunteers.
The full text of the order is as fol-
lows:
Whereas. in order to assist the gov
eminent of the United States i1 carry
ing on the present war with Germany.
1t has become necessary for the citi-
zens of the State of Maine to produce
greater crops. and labor is lacking to
plant. cultivate and harvest the crops
Of this year within the State:
BE it ordered that the Governor mo-
Billie and enlist for farm service, males
between the ages of Is years and 20
years and six months. in such numbers
as he may deem necessary, to be known
as the Junior Volunteers.
The Junior Volunteers shall be mo.
bilzed- in such numbers and in such
places as the Governor shall deem nee
essary. and suitable equipment. shelter
and food shall be furnished at the ex-
pense of the State. The Governor may
appoint such experimenting committees.
superintendents. officers and assistants
as he shall deem necessary and proper.
The Junior Volunteers shall be fur
nished to farmers upon application in
such numbers and with or without in
structors or other officers as may be
directed by the Governor. The farmer
to whom the labor of the Junior Vol
unteers shall be furnished shall pay to
the State the actual cost of the labor
SO furnished which shall include wages
paid to Junior Volunteers and accom-
panying instructors or officers.
Junior Volunteers and officers, superin-
tendents, instructors or assistants shall
receive such compensation as the gov
ernor shall fix and determine with the
consent of the council
All moneys received from the labor of
the Junior Volunteers shall be credited
by the treasurer of State to the War
Loan Fund, and all expenses incurred in
carrying out this order, the same being
for purposes of war, shall be charged to
the appropriation for war purposes pro.
vided by Chapter 1877 of the Public Laws
OF 1917.
Jefferson c. Smith Of Waterville. secre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
MAINE BOYS
HARVARD FRONT
Line PATRIOTS

Cambridge, Mass, May 4.-(SpeciaD.-
Maine boys continue to be in the front
line of the Harvard patriots who are Of
fering their services to the nation.
George S. Pratt of Watervile, Maine,
a member of the senior class, living at Is
Thayer Hall. will leave for the Platts-
burg camp next Monday to train for a
commission. Pratt has had a creditable
military record at Harvard since he en-
tered Tvs years ago after spending two
years at Colby College. He drilled with
Harvard Regiment last year, and when
the Reserve officers Training Corps was
started he enlisted as a private.
His efficient prowess brought him to the
notice of his superiors very soon, how
ever, and Captain Constant Cordier, u
S A. the Harvard commandant, appoint
ed him first quartermaster sergeant CIV
ing him charge of the supplies and main
tenance for the entire unit of 1900 men,
He goes to Plattsburg with high recon-
mendations and receives his degree from
Harvard next week. He is a member OF
Kappa Gamma Chi Club and the Boylston
Chemical Club. to which he was elected
for excellence in his chemistry courses
Walker Blaine Beale of Augusta.
nephew of John d. Rockefeller and de-
scendant of the late James G. Blaine.
was appointed to the nominating COM
mittee of the Student Council for next
year today. The appointments are
made according to merit. and in case
the men are absent serving their coun-
try. substitutes will fill in during their
absence. Beale is going into the avia-
ton corps. On the same committee is
Joseph r. Busk of New York. brother
in-law of Edward A. Whitney OF Au-
gusta. Busk is trying for Plattsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. (nee Busk) Edward A.
Whitney are now living in an apart
ment in Boston and Mr. Whitney IL
attending his classes daily at Harvard,
pending notification from the War dc.
pArtment that he has been accepted for
the Plattsburg camp
A. L. g. Jensen Of Portland. sergeant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
Riot Follows Refusal
to Receive Resolution
for Irish independence
at N. Y. Mass Meetinc

Down with England" arose from oil
parts OF the hall. These shouts were
drowned out by "Clan calls" and III.
entire audience arose. Flags of n.
Irish Republic were waved by hundreds
in the audience. Women stood upon
chairs and cried at the top Of their
voices. 1--WE will fight for America, bu,
down with England"
The disturbers were charged by % Do.
l!cemen who had been stationed at the
hall in preparation for possible trouble
Chairman McAdoo was unable 10 make
himself heard. although he shattered the
desk in front Of him with blows from
hickory club. Not until the reserves had
more than doubled their number did they
restore a semblAnce OF order.
The meeting was called to demonstrate
the loyalty Of Irish-Americans to the
United States and the rioting did not be.
gin until after resolutions had been adopt,
ed pledging support y the government, N
prosecuting the war to successful termi.
nation and commencing universal military
service.
Coroner Timothy F.. Heaiy. one Of thos.
who arranged the meeting. declared III.
disturbance was the result Of an organ.
ICED effort on the part OF German syn.
pathizers to break up the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
WINTHROP
Notices for Sunday Services at
Local Churches-Plans to At
tend Kennebec Patriotic DEM
onstration-O. E. S. to Hold
Fair-Community Flag Un-
furled

Next Sunday. May 6. will be COM
rnunion Sunday at the Congregation
al church at which time the following
will be taken into membership In the
church; Mrs. Harry Trust. Robert PIT
man. Ralph Neal. Gladys Tall on con-
fession of faith, Mrs. Emerson Perry
Miss Dorothy Perry and Rev. Harry
Trust by letter. The subject at the
morning service will be steps In
Christian Life; the subject OF the
evening will be The The Adequate
Life" Rev. Harry Trust pastor.
Services at the Methodist church at
the usual hour at which time the
Lords Supper will be partaken of by
all who will come to the altar. Rev. N.
r. Pearson has chosen for his sub
ject 1.-The Covenant"
The Winthrop Service Unit held
meeting Thursday Afternoon and pass
ed the time working on plans for can
wasting the town.
A very enthusiastic meeting was
held at Town hall Thursday evening
at which time plans were formulat-
ed for the attendance of Winthrop
men at the Kennebec demonstration
Tuesday. Man 8. at Augusta One
hundred or more were present and the
following committees were named:
Harris Woodman was named ps chair
man Of committee to urge the attend
ance of the citizens at this meeting
by sending postals and letters to ev-
cry family in town. Mr.. Woodman
chose as his assistants Rev. Harry
Trust. Father Henry. George Wilson.
Leroy r. Carleton. Jack Houseworth
and Harry Wilkins. The Boy Scouts
will march in body and carry the
community flag and it is also expected
that about 100 from the high and
grammar schools will be In line, TAX
ing them dowr to the sixth grade The
committee for financing the trip is In
the hands Of Melvin w. Wiswell
chairman. Herbert Wadsworth, DIR.
F. H. Badger, DIR. Karl Sturgis and
Clair Miller. The music at Augusta
will be furnished by a citizens band
some Of whom belong in Winthrop.
We hope the town will respond to this
call in a manner BETTING the past
record cf Winthrop as our country is
in grave peril and everyone must do
something and sacrifice something in
this hour Of stress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
STEAMER ISLANDER ARRIVES
To Make Ready for the Summer
Season of 1917

The steamer Islander. Capt. Ellera
Dunton. of the Augusta. Gardiner and
Boothbay Steamboat Co.. arrived at
Augusta at 1855 Friday afternoon,
coming from Bath where she had
item having some work done prepara-
tory to going on the route between
this city and Boothbay Harbor. She
was given a warm welcome by the
whistles Of the different manufacturing
concerns along the river banks from
the time she left Mile Rock" until
she was made fast at her landing at
the steamboat wharf, and everyone
was glad to hear her whistle again.
bringing back as it did the pleasant
memories of last summers vacation
DAYS at the islands and awakening an
ticipation Of the pleasures of the sum-
mer days to come. The steamer will
now be painted, which work will be
completed in season for her to go on
her route Thursday, May 18th. The
islander will be in charge Of the same
crew which 20 successfully handled her
last season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

New York, May 4-When the chair
man Of a mass meeting held tonight
in Cooper Union by 80 organizations
composed Of Americans Of Irish birth
or descent refused to receive resolu-
ton calling upon President Wilson
and Congress to intercede in behalf of
Irish independence a riot broke out
which resulted In the election Of more
than 80 persons from the hall and
which was not quelled until 200 police
men made free use Of their clubs.
The trouble began at the close Of a
speech Of former United States Sena-
tor James F. O'Gorman when Richard
F. Dalton, young Long Island City
lawyer, rose and addressed the chair.
Il have listened with attention to
what has been said by the previous
speakers" Dalton cried. but have
heard no word said about home rule
Then he drew typewriter paper
from his pocket.
You cannot read that" declared
Chief Magistrate William McAdoo. the
chairman. but the young man was per-
sistent and had started to read his res
olution when he was seized bodily by
two detectives and carried to the near
est exit.
Instantly cries Of Free speech" Gag
rule" I'VE want home rule" and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
THE BOY PROBLEM
IS DISCUSSED AT
R0TAR|AN MEETING
C. j. Atkinson of New York City
Speaks to Augusta Rotarians
Friday Evening

A most interesting address upon the
subject, The Boy Problem" was given
at the meeting Of the Augusta Rotary
Club Friday evening at the Augusta
House, the speaker being c. ]. Atkin-
son. secretary of the Federation of
Boys Clubs of New York City, men,
Der Of the Rotary Club of that city. and
a member of the standing committee on
Boys Clubs of the International Rotary
Association About 60 were seated at
the tables including several young boys
who were guests of the club during the
evening. Music was furnished by the
Boys Orchestra from Colby College.
At the business session committee
was appointed to take up the matter of
a joint Field day with the Rotary Clubs
of Portland Lewiston and Auburn, to
be held sometime in June.
The speaker of the evening, Mr.. At
kinson. pointed out that the boys are
worth something in a community, that
eminent professors had worked out the
value of the average of a boy between
the ages of eight and Is at about $4,000
per boy. So if city had 1900 boys it
would have an intangible asset of about
S4.500.000. If that was insured at rs
cents per 500 it would amount to
about $4,000.
He brought out the fact that
play is the safety valve of the boy, and
that a city should spend about $4,000
for Fairgrounds for the summer exer
else and gymnasiums for the winter
play. That the boy is in school under
the care of the teacher about five hours
per day. was shown by Mr.. Atkinson,
and that from four to five hours each
day the boy should be free to play and
this should be under the supervision in
the city in order that the boy may de-
velop properly. He figured that about
one-third of the boys by birth are Of
families that may provide what the
boys need while the two-thirds are not
so provided. In the latter class of boys
those who do not have the opportuni-
test takes only from eight to IL
years for them to become voters and
the majority of undeveleped boys in
that class weakens our government.
Mr.. Atkinson spoke of democracy
among boys that makes all boys equal
in the boy world. Clubs have met with
some difficulty in treating this situation
because the parents of the first class
do not want their children at the play
grounds where they will meet the
rougher children. The speaker stated
that to understand a boy and to do him
good the parent must go into the boy
world and the parent can appeal to the
boy in the sense of humor and fairness
IIe said that there is an individual duty
of the adult to the boy and in behalf
of the committee from the International
Association he asked that the local club
take the matter up and appoint a stand
ing committee to study the boy ques-
tion in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Captain Hugh
Doyle.
Mrs. J. E. Gipple Of Bronx. n 7,
is the guest Of her parents Sergeant
Major and Mrs. George G. Spur.
Benjamin F. Poole OF Mount Yer.
non late Company X, 18th Maine In
fantry. has been taken up T. A. p
awaiting admission. He il in the hos.
pital.
Granville Haselton, Company l.
9Th Mass. Infantry and Joseph E. XII
Han, late Company NJ. LIST r. l. Infan'
try. have been granted discharges
from the Home.
Furloughs were granted Friday 10
Andrew ]. Underwood to Barre, Mass
Joseph McGuigan to Boston. and HG.,
ry Colpus to Cambridge.
Religious services at tho Homs
chapel Sunday morning win be hsH
as follows: Mass and sermon by Rev
FIR. Mclaughlin at o'clock and Prot
estant services by Rev. c. H. Temple
at 10:35 q. m.
Nicholas Malley Of Company L hS
been detailed on extra duty in th
hospital 4,
Rawlins +. Atkins has been sent y
Company X from the hospital whefs
ne has been receiving treatment.