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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Plattsburg Men
Poor Bedmakers,
But Sleep Well
Students Stay in Bunks Until Last
Minute, and Disorder
Results
by rsl,Er.nh 70 lie Tr.hunsl

Plattsburg. June 30. Inspection OF
barracks here to-day by staff officers
revealed the student officers as poor
bedmakcrs. Despite this characteriza-
ton, they apparently have been losing
no sleep, for the explanation OF hast.
lily Strengthened blankets is found in
the inclination of the men to remain
in their hunks till the last possible
moment
There are hard days coming. Mon
day the ar:il!erymen are 20 have their
first riding practice and vii! mount
some recently imported " estern horses.
The dough boy" after watch the ami
mails mil around the corral, are wait
ing the event with pleasurablc anticl-
patton.
Next week will mark a change in the
target practice. Orders have been re-
ccived from Washington to abandon
firing at 500 and 500 yards and to
concentrate on practice at 200 yards.
This change is one long sought by
army officers. and indicates the evolu-
ton of modern warfare. After an
dents will be given chance to show
their skill with the rapid FIRE guns, and
in consequence many sore shoulders
will be displayed at the dispensary.
Six good vaudeville acts and fam
ily-feud settled with the gloves by
Harlem Tommy Murphy and his brother
kept the men at camp tonight.
Plattsburg civilians, barred from the
Lambs Gambol tomorrow night, have
planned to surround the military thea
ire with automobiles. in the hope Of
catching at least a few notes from
John Mccormack.
The third war marriage Of the camp
took place this afternoon, when Miss
Esther jenkins, OF Maiden, Mass, was
welded to Demott Letertman, Of the
same city, and member of the New
England regiment. The ceremony had
been planned for next May, but orders
indicating that the men may be sent to
France by January caused the change.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01

on tea and three cents on cocoa and
substitutes.
Tax on Bank Checks
All Spanish War stamp taxes would
be virtually roimposed under the NIL,
the committee adding new tax OF one
cent each on bank checks over 80.
From stamp taxes 100000 revenue
was proposed under the House bill and
S30,000000 under the committee revl-
sion.
Other changes in the revised bill in
clude prohibitive tax TO stop manu-
facture of distilled beverages, while
taxes on other intoxicants are virtually
doubled; elimination of House taxes
of $4,000, 900 or inheritances and slOS,-
000.G 600 retroactive taxes upon 1916 IN
comes; repeal of the special 12i2 per
cent tax on war munitions; repeal OF
the drawback" reexport allowance
given sugar refiners; extension TO par
eel post packages of tax OF cent
for each 25 cents paid for express
transportation; elimination OF house
taxes on consumers electric light
mower and gas bills. all insurance, Jew
elry. club dues, tires and tubes. mus l.
cal instruments. motion picture INNS
and chewing gum
House Levies Reduced
House levies Of 3 per cent upon gross
sales of many manufacturers were
stricken out entirely and taxes on pat
cnt medicines. ,perfumery, cosmetics
Pullman accommodations and soit
drinks were greatly reduced. go.
Believing a compromise on prohlol'
ton legislation will not stop consump,
tion and revenue yield from distilled
spirits. beer or wines. the commitlee
made little change in the House liquor
taxes. -"
in greatly increasing the, tax on ex,
cess profits the committee also PROVIDED
for such taxation on corporations un-
distributed surplus. That earned IN
1917 will be allowed general tax eN
emption Of 90 per cent and that earned
prior thereto would be taxed. when
distributed. according to the revenue
rates existing in the year when earned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
J. A. Flannery, Disrarred
Lawyer, Left 81 ,413,36l

Joseph A. Flannery, a disbarrcd
lawyer, who died on September 20,
1915, left an estate appraised yester-
day for transfer tax purposes at ST.
413,36l. Flannery was disbarred by
the Appellate Division. whose decision
was sustained BY the Court of Appeals.
for his alleged fraudulent action in
connection withS the condemnation of
property by the city.
The estate was divided among Mrs.
Viola VI. Flannery, widow. who re-
ceived s442,7O4. and Viola and Aileen,
daughters, whose shares amounted 10
$45S,10S each. Flannery had stocks
and bonds valued at Ss73,i07; cash in
bank. Si62,92s, and real estate worth
S30,s07.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Daniels Decides
He Will Fix Oil
Prices for Navy
Secretary Says Reasonable Proht
on Cost of Production Will
Be Allowed
rrrom he Tribune Buresul


Washington, June 30.-Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels has ordered the fuel
oil. gas oil, gasolene and distiilate re-
ouired for the navy up to September 30
to be furnished as needed, the prices 10
be determined later on the basis OF
cost of production plus reasonable
profit.
Advance payments for fuel oil will be
made on the basis of s126 barrel de-
livered at Port Arthur, Tex, and sl.os
n barrel delivered at San Francisco.
Advance payments for gasolene will be
made at the prices which prevail IN
der current contracts-18i9 cents a gal
Ion in bulk at Port Arthur and II cents
at San Francisco.
The Federal Trade Commission is in
vestigating the cost of oil production
and when that is determined a reason
able profit will be added and the price
to be paid finally fixed. .,
"The lowest price offered for fuel oil
delivered at Port Arthur in the bids
recently opened" Secretary Daniels
said. twas sl.6S per barrel. whereas
the present price paid by the navy IS
s5 cents 4 barrel Aside from the great
increase in price, the bids received for
fuel oil did not afford the navy ade'
ouate supplies and facilities for meet
ing its requirements. This made ].
Necessary 10 order at once the quantI-
les required delivered as needed"
In his letter, Secretary Daniels said
20 supplierS:
effective July /, 1917, please be pre-
pared 10 furnish your proportion Of the
otal quantity Of fuel oil, Diesel engine
bill. gasolene and distillate required by
he navy for the period ending Septem-
er 80, 1917.
"The particular points at which de-
yeries Of these items Will be called
N under this order as well as the
rms Of delivery required arc 70 be
.Eted under the various items allotted
your company in the within scheduIe'
.sThe prices % be paid for such pc
troleum products as you may be re
ot,jred TO deliver are 20 be determined
ls,er. and, as the result Of this depart
rnent's decision, as communicated 20
IN. Committee on Petroleum. Council
Of National Defence, will be contingent
or the cost OF production, data concern
inr which is now being prepared. As
an advance payment, however, this de-
psrtment will allow the unit prices
noted on the within schedule, although
ii is understood that any paymevta
made a. those rates will be subject 70
such increases or decreases as may Dc
Later decided upon as proper by reason
Of the ultimate decision with respect
70 the cost OF production, plus such
reasonable profit az may be allowed.
~ will be understood that the figure
finally agreed upon a. proper amount
70 be paid your company will be sub
is1t W sucn increase or decrease IN
Transportation and labor costs as may
he eYscted Of YOU during the period Of
the formal contract"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
1000 viii BE Examined
For Army LieutenoncicS

Washington, June 30.-It was pre-
dicted at the War Department to-day
that more than POO persons would be
examined for second licJtenancies in
the regular army reEt month. The
number of applicants now almost
reaches that figure.
There was an intimation that this
may be the last examination open TO
all candidates. The policy OF the Ma
rine Corps 10 confne future promo
tions to the grade Of second lieuten-
ants TO members of the fighting
forces" is taken as a reflection Of she
policy contemplated by the War De-
partment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
German Socialists
Bitterly Denource u. S

Copenhagen. June 30.-The German
majority Socialists have returned home
from Stockholm. and are indulging in
an outburst Of scolding against both
Germany and France, and particularly
criticising the United States, for not
favoring the German majority Social
lists particular brand OF peace.
Richard Fischer, the Socialist leader,
in addressing a mass meeting In Berlin,
said, in regard 10 the Stockholm con-
ference. that the whole world, except
the British, French and Italian govern
ments and that arch-hypocritc, VIII
SON was arrayed for peace. Herr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Rumanian Mission
A Private Enterprise
Visitors Revealed as Having No
Official or Diplomatic Standing
tFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington. June 30.-The Rumani-
an Mission, which arrived in Washing
ton Thursday and caused futter in
ofioialdom on account of doubt as TO
its nature and powers, has no ere
dentials and is a private enterprise,
with neither diplomatic nor official
standing.
This knowledge was obtained to-day
after il was learned that the mission
would present no credentials TO the
State Department. Its object was said
to-day to be the awakening of interest
in the war on the part Of Rumanian
subjects in the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Mrs. Wilson First
To Sign Food Pledge
Women Of Country to Follow
With SIGNATURES Tomorrow

Washington, June 30.-Mrs. wood
row Wilson to-day signed the women's
Hedge to assist the food administra-
ton by practising economy in the home
and assisting in conserving the food
supply for successful conduct Of the
war. go,
Beginning Monday the pledges will
be circulated generally among all
women Of the country who are invited
to become members of the food admin
istration by their participation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Negroes Seek to Enlist

Boston, June 30-The executive com
mittee Of the Boston branch of the Ma
tional Equal Rights League has sent a
telegram to President Wilson pledging
thousands Of volunteers for the regu-
lar army if all regiments are opened
10 negro recruits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01

Fischer. in his speech. however. praised
the patriotism % the German Socialists
m voting for the war credits.
Another Soclalis. speaker a. con-
yention in West Prussia. after abusive
remarks directed IT England and
France. declared. 20 the immense delee-
tation Of the lingo press. that Presl-
dent Wilson IS a greater autoers. than
was the Russian Emperor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Cye.cents Win at Lacrosse

international lacrosse il rapidly com
ing 10 ar end a. the Bay Ridge ground
of the Crescent Athletic Club. The
Beaches LacrosEc Club. Of Toronto.
canada, started the final series yestef
dsy. losing 70 the New Noonefg by 2 20
7 gosls. The second and last game d
the series viii be played on July 4.
The total number u goals scored. 10
both games viii count on the series.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
HYDE FUNERAL
Simple Service at Bruins
wick Church
Gov. Milliken One of Honorary
Bearers-No Carriages

Brunswick, Me, July 1.-The funeral Of
William Dewitt Hyde, head of Bowdoin
College since 1855 and recognized as one
OF the leading college presidents Of the
country. was held today in the First
Parish Congregational church.
TIE service was. II anything, made more
Impressive by its extreme simplicity.
There was no eulogy and only two hymns
were sung. one of which was written by
President Hyde and the other was the
college hymn. The service was largely
attended. practically all the leading edu-
cational institutions in New England be-
ing represented.
There were no carriages in the funeral
procession. large number of the mourn
ers following the hearst on foot to the
college section of Pine Grove cemetery.
where the burial took place.
The honorary bearers were Governor
Carl +. Milliken VIM. j. Curtis, New
York, Franklin c. Payson, Portland,
Judge Clarence Hale. Portland DR. S. II.
Gerrish, Portland. Prof ]. A. Tufts, Ex-
eter DR.. A. W Anthony. Lewiston, and
Barrett Potter, Brunswick. The active
hearers were eight members Of the fac
ulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
DRESDEN

reception was rendered the newly
welded couple, Supt. Ralph B Cheney
and wife. Tuesday evening by the order
Of P. of H. at the Grange hall The
young couple were assisted in receiving
by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Carlton. In be-
half Of the Grange, John H. Mayors pre-
scented an oak rocker and jelly set of
Nippon china, also rug which was do
nated by J. Clark Flag Of Richmond The
teachers of the town gave a silver cream
! ladle. Refreshments of ices and cake
were served. after which dancing was in
dulged in by both old and Young
Aledard Robert and family are visiting
his mother in New Hampshire.
Mrs. Ruth Stilphen, who has been Wis
ting in Connecticut, returned Sunday.
Her brother-in-law, DIR. Harry Stilphen,
wife and children. Paul and Virginia, ac-
companied her. They made the trip by
automobile.
The new L. S. mail driver Ray Cate,
began his duties Monday morning Mr.
Cate succeeded Frank c. Goodwin. who
has had the Dresden and Richmond route
four years.
Miss Marie Robbins left town Sunday
for Capitol Island, where she will be en-
ployed at the Richardson House.
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Bailey and son
Norman passed Sunday In Woolwich.
Sanford Brown and family of Bath
passed the weekend In town
Mrs. Herbert Hamilton and son. Her
bert, Jr.. are at their home here for a
few days while the mill is being moved TO
Harpswell
A. large number were in attendance at
Moodys Casino Saturday evening
Rev. J. c. McGraw, pastor of the NJ E.
church, preached to the members Of tn
order of Masons and to the Mt Olivet
Chapter. o. f. S. Directly after the ser
vice a speaker interested in the work OF
the Red Cross spoke to the congregation.
Miss Winnie Getchell left town Monday
for Capitol Island. where she has en-
ployment for the summer.
Emmett Fencer Of South Boston is at
his summer home for the summer
months.
John Rt:all. Jr.. who Is entertaining
al Commonwealth Pier. South Boston. is
at home on short furlough
Mrs. Charles Chism and daughter Gla-
dys are visiting In Damariecotta.
SOUTH-Miss Natalie Tozier return
ed to her home in Waterville Sunday
after passing two weeks with her sis
ter. Mrs. Leland Siegars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
FAIRFIELD

RIDGE ROAD-Carey Gee of Burn
ham passed the weekend with his
cousin, Fraser Gee.
Roy Nightingale is working for his
brother, George on the Chase farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Howe and l.. P.
Howe went to Pittsfield Sunday.
Roscoe Goodwin has returned from a
visit at South Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merlin Joy of South
Paris are visiting their parents.
Miss Hazel Bowman is boarding at
Almon Goodwins for few weeks
Mrs. Roy Richardson and son.
Charles. of Benton, passed Thursday
with Mrs. Arthur Howe.
Mrs Louise Currier is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Drawn. for a few
days
John Harris and son, Harold, attend :
ed the funeral of Mrs. Fredella Harris
at Canaan Friday.
Mrs. Harold Ellis and daughter, Dor
othy, of Astoria, y. Y, are passing the
summer with Mr.. and Mrs. H. b.
Stewart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Harris of
Canaan and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Farnham of Orono passed the day
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John Har-
ris.
Mrs. Kate B. Ellis is visiting Miss
Amy Witherly at Castine. on the way
there Mrs. Ellis spoke at Southport for
the State Board of Health and address
ed the Boy Scouts of Belfast.
Mrs. Martha Nightingale and daugh-
ter, Mildred, of Mars Hill, and Miss
Hazel Nightingale of Fort Fairfield
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Fraser
Gee at Fairdale farm
f. Reginald Craig, Colby is. while
waiting for his call into the Naval Re-
serve, where he enlisted last April, has
accepted position in the Young Mems
Christian Association at Greenville
NYES CORNER - Mrs Roscoe
Getchell of Shawmut was a guest of
her parents Sunday
A. A. Horn, who is working in Show
hogan, was at home with his family
over Sunday.
Mrs. j. w. Henderson and Mrs. Bert
Currier returned Friday from Please
pond where they have been for a
weeks outing.
MIR. and Mrs. Roy Henderson and
friend, Miss Julia Chase of Skowhegan.
passed Sunday with Mr.. Henderson's
parents.
Gladstone Sargent was at home over
Sunday.
Mrs. Sylvester Skillings and son,
Herbert of Oakland, visited her broth
er Thursday for the day
Roy Henderson has completed his
work in Skowhegan and went to work
Monday morning for Gardiner gar
age company.
Miss Elizabeth Hamilton passed the
day Saturday with her mother in
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS
ALEXANDER DUBOIS
IS DECLARED NOT
GUILTY BY COURT
On Charge Of Desertion-Three
Boys in Court on Charge of
Larceny-Ordered to Report
to City Marshal-Three Vic
tins of Drink Habit Contrib
ute to County's Welfare

Alexander Dubois was before the
municipal court Monday morning on
complaint of his wife, Alma Dubois.
who charged him with desertion,
which she claimed took place last
Thursday. The respondent pleaded not
guilty and in his story to the court he
said that he had on the day in ques-
ton gone to South Gardiner and
got work and was willing to take
her with him and take care of her, b.t
she refused to go. After hearing the
case the court discharged Dubois and
told him to hold onto his job and to get
back to it.
Another case heard by the court was
that of three boys. Adolphus Good
child, Alfred Bolduc and Joseph NiGue,
ranging in age from II to 10 years,
who We're arraigned on the charge of
larceny. 1t was learned that the Nigue
boy stole from his own home L sacks
of clothing and bedding. which theft
was admitted by him. The boys We're
allowed to go but were ordered to re-
port from time to time to the city
marshal.
Other cases before the court were
three for intoxication. the respondents
being fined S. and costs or so days, SO
ard costs and So and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03

Albert Tibbetts and his son, George.
and Arthur Siegars passed Saturday
in Woolwich and Bath.
Hattie Stetson of Richmond passed
the weekend with friends at the
Maple farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Murray were
week end visitors of relatives in Wool
wich.
Mrs. Sadie Crayon and family of
Gardiner passed Sunday at the home
of her brother. A ]. Tibbetts.
Mrs. E. ]. Costello passed Thursday
with her daughter, Mrs. E. A. Siegars.
Charles White of Gardiner and his
daughter. Mrs. Mary Taylor. and Mrs.
Will Lewis of Perkins, were in town
Sunday.
Fred Shaw and family of Kittery,
Ralph Siegars, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Whitehouse of Bath were calling on
relatives in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Cromwell of
Woolwish passed Sunday with Mrs.
Cromwelrs mother. Mrs. Emma Hatch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lot Call and daughter,
Olive, of Dresden Mills. visited Mrs.
Calls sister. Margaret Pushard. Sun
day.
Mrs. Martha Rittal of Dresden Cen
ter is visiting her sister. Mrs Andrew
Rood. in West Dresden
Mrs. Frand Hall of West Dresden.
who has been quite sick is slowly i'm
proving.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. r. Pushard of West
Dresden were calling on relatives at
the South End Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
LITCHFIELD

Mrs. Harold Weston and Hazel Wes-
ton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John
son in Augusta Thursday.
James b. Hayes of Randolph is
pressing hay for Frank Peacock.
Master Herbert Libby and Master
Morrill, Lunt were in this vicinity call
ing on friends Saturday.
Arthur Bishop, who is an employee
of Hazards shoe factory, is boarding
at his home here for the remainder of
the summer.
Grin True the collector of dog taxes,
was in this section of the town on
Wednesday.
Amasa Ring of Richmond was in
town on business Monday.
Ina Gowell of Freeport is passing
her vacation with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. S. Gowell.
Miss Carrie Kendall of Bowdoinham
delivered an interesting sermon at the
chapel Sunday. The text was taken
from the 25th chapter of Mathew. The
subject was THE Five Talents" A
large number was present. Among
those from out of town We're Mr.. Dun
lap of Richmond. George Newell and
Frank Merrill Of Gardiner. Ralph Col
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
BELGRADE

Mrs. John Hanson, who has been
visiting relatives and friends in Phil
lips for the past two weeks. has re-
turned home. '''
Mrs. George Stoddard has gone TO
Portland to visit her sons, Fred ana
Harry.
M. and Mrs. H. C. Copp and family
of East Mt. Vernon attended the chill
dren's night entertainment at BEL
grade Grange hall Saturday evening
Among the callers at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Hanson SUNDAY
were Mrs. F. L. Hanson. Merton ana
Helen Dunn, ROLAND Sedgley Ards
Clough, Mrs Mary Tillson and Frank
Kelley. There was A good congrega-
ton at the Old South church Sunday.
All enjoyed Mr.. Undertakes sermon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
DANCE AND CARD
PARTY OF FIRST AID
LADIES BIG SUCCESS
City Hall Filled Monday Evening
with Merry Throng, One of
the Largest Of the Season
Ladies Manage Entire Affair
and Do It to the Queens
Taste

The most optimistic antiCipationS for
the success of the dance and card
party given Monday evening at City
hall by the Red Cross First Aid
classes of the city must surely have
been eclipsed by the unusual success
which the affair scored. Active work
by the young ladies for several days
past had resulted in the advance sale
of a large number of tickets. The de-
mand at the box office was surprising
ly large and for an estimate-which
was al that was possible last evening
the total receipts are around 5000.
This money is to be given to the fund
of DR.. Harris hospital unit.
A short concert of high musical quail
ity was given by the Second Regiment
When the dancing commenced, young
people from galleries and corridors
thronged the floor and the scene was
soon a most animated and attractive
one. Despite the premium at which
floor space was held there was found
room in the rear of the hall for 20
tables which We're occupied by those
who preferred whist to dancing. A
particular effort was made by those
in charge that the affair might be in
every way enjoyable for the many SOL
dier boys who were present, and it is a
safe guess that the efforts were so sue
cessful that the boys will for a long
time RENE mber the evening as one of
the most enjoyable of their stay in this
city.
The committee in general charge of
the affair was composed of the secre-
taries of the eight First Aid classes,
who are as follows: Miss Anne Bib
Der. Mrs Chester Kingsley. Mrs. Maur-
ice Priest, Miss Ruth Henderson, Mrs.
Robert Partridge, Miss Florie Stew
art, Mrs. William Stilkey and Miss
Sarah Leary. Mrs. Warren Smith Of
ficiated as floor director and her aides
were Mrs. c. l.. Wheeler, Mrs. Nj E.
Hegarty and Miss Ola Roule. These
| four ladies wore white sashes bearing
big Red Cross emblems. The refresh
ments, which included ice cream and
! fancy crackers. We're in charge of Miss
Bertha Thayer and Miss Nellie Lord.
The committee in charge of the card
! tables consisted of Mrs. William Still
key and Miss Ruth Henderson, who
were assisted by the members of the
classes of which they are the secre-
taries.