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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20

tingent. Corporal Latte gave a vivid
description Of the bayonet charges.
the cruelty and ,reachery Of the Ger
mans. also the drive Of the Germans
when he was 'gassed." which caused
his discharge from the army and the
excellent work of the Red Cross,
, through whose efforts his life was
saved
Corporal Latte held his audience
from the beginning by his pleasing
personality and sense Of humor which
was shown when he tells Of the :1rst
German he ever got"
Corporal Latte favored The audience
by four selections. one being the Mar
sellaise." In spite OF the delicate con-
dition of his lungs caused by German
gasses his baritone voice is very pleas
Ing and ranges from E fat low to a
fat high, He received his musical ed
ucation at the New England Conscrt-
atory of Music, using the Italian
method by ConCone. At one time he
sang in the Lotus. quartet in Boston.
The proceeds of this lecture amounted
to $50, half Of which is given to the local
Christian Endeavor and Epworth League
societies
The dance given at Messalonskee hall
Wednesday evening was largely attended
by automobile parties from out Of town,
about 25 autos being parked in the imme-
diate vicinity Of the hall
Mrs. J. D. Ames of Norridgewock was
calling on friends in town yesterday.
Ada Goldsmith has returned to her home
in East Vassalboro after short visit
with Mrs Frank Dollon
Mrs. H. c. Tuck of Bingham was the
guest of her brother. Raymond Hutehin-
son. Thursday.
The many friends OF Mrs. John HAYNES
will be glad to learn that Mrs. Hayes has
completely recovered from brief illness.
Ten boys from Camp Andrcscoggin.
Wayne, were in town Yesterday.
The Red Cross work room Is open this
afternoon for work. All are invited to
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
70 PROBE KANSAS
POISON PLOT

Kansas City, Mo. July 19.-Foderal
u:,i2ials Of Kansas were given blank
authority from the attorney generals
Office in Washington today to proceed
in an Investigation Of an alleged poi
SON court plaster plot. according to
Fred Robinson, federal district attor-
ney.
No concyete evidence that such a plot
existed has been found, however. and
two of the three men who had been
arrested on suspicion we're released to-
cay. The third is still being question:
ed. Guinea pigs have been inoculated
with the tetanus germs said to have
been obtained from court plaster which
wa suspected as having bccn distrib-
utcl in Kansas 10 sicllcn communities.
Ter's made in the University of Kan
sas laboratory of supplies OF the court
plaster failed to reveal traces of teta-
rus
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
BATH ELkS
CELEBRATE
.JOYQUSLY

Bath. Me. July 1a.-The semi-public
celebration by Bath Lodge of Elks last
evening at their home on Lambard street
was the occasion of great pleasure for
the members and the several thousand
citizens and hundred or more auto par
ties gathered in Postoffice square.
The house was decorated with hundreds
Of colored electric lights. bunting and
flags and Old Glory few from the staff
1t was the second concert of the season
given by the Elks and the Wiscasset band
offered program of 10 selections in a
manner which reflected credit upon Con-
ductor Wilbrand and the musicians. The
program was a very we'll chosen one OF
popular, classical and patriotic numbers
and the march song Long Live Our u
S. A was heartily encored. The clos
ing selection. Star Spangled Banner "
brought the big audience TO attention
and the men who did not uncover were
noticeable
Following the concert the musicians and
members Of the lodge enjoyed an informal
luncheon Of potato salad. rolls. sand
witches frankfurters and coffee. A pleas
ing incident was the presentation OF a
diamond studded Elks charm to Pat Ex-
alted Ruler Joseph H. Madden. Exalte
Ruler F. J. McTeer made the presentation
speech, and Mr. Madden briefly and feel
ingly responded The luncheon was served
by Steward Barker and he received many
compliments for the spread. The club
rooms were prettily adorned with bou-
quets OF wild roses
The generosity Of the Elks in offering
the public an evening of such enjoyment
is to their credit. The public appreciate
their hospitality There were many visit
ing Elks present and they were enthus-
iastic over the novel entertainment
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
REPORT TO MAJOR
FOGG AT AUGUSTA

Bangor. Me. July 1s.-The first men
from Bangor TO report for duty in the
Milliken Regiment Of Heavy Artillery
left on the 1910 train for Augusta this
morning These men were Harold B.
Russell acting mess sergeant and the fol-
lowing cooks: William LaClair of Brew
or Arthur j. Leser of Old Town. How
ard 5. Mason Of Enfield and Raymond A.
Atwood Of Bucksport. William T. NC
carthy Of Bangor is at present in Ouakish
cooking and was reached by telephone
,h,. morning. He arrived in Bangor in
the afternoon and left Immediately for
Augusta. These men were ordered to re-
mort 10 Major Fogg at Augusta
All appointments OF non-commissioned
omcer. made by Capt. Ballou at present
v,lI he for acting officers. Some OF the
rno,ntnents have to be made immediate
=. 20 facilitate the organizing Of the bat
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
bl GRADE LAKES
YOUNGSTERS REACH
rat or Bangor

Ne July 10 Eight happy
'..l"rr, vith Councillors Kimbsl
.tirge arrived IN Bangor We'd
mon on board tho sloop Cygnus,
.rapred anchor opposite the Eastern
ur ro wharf They arc all
IIH Island camp Belgrade Lakes.
art t7ktns weeks cruise along the
-aest - n part Of the vacation
N.rde, they came to Belfast.
.rf, boarded the sloor which is
nr Eugene l.. swan of Brook
Nftor making . trip 10 Sar-
'ueN ,amc ~ The Pcnobscot
Uanrpt Wcdno sday aft
rcuf IN old Town where
allowed 10 visit the canoe
Ind tho wooden mtlls.
'f 'hc time has becn spent in
NNlch has pleased the boys a
ss tho, have caught over 100
ThcN witnessed the circus
a rrnr 10 leaving for Bucksport
'H'tr. Thursday afternoon. The
d, made 10 Relfast on Sat
t'' ".fh~r cruise with more will
''r '.r ih' same route each week
..f - etN wccks This will give
9TH. members of the camp the
'Htt frtp on tho boat.
rHl. r. ahout 80 feet in length
fy possible accommodates
board. each hoy being as
Ue rlsrc and duty. and en-
moment The following
ND capt rratt Ellsworth:
klnhall Rath; Counsellor
'f NoV York Prlchard strong,
ra Frederick ward and Da
~ Rochester. Theodore
i7HininE Gray Richman.
Ars' y ! William Greenmsn,
N'Nn and Franklin Gerry.
G.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
PETRQGRAD NORMAL.
after RI0TING

Petrograd. July 19-With the repent
in the recent demonstra tions and their
reputation of the cause in which they
temporarily enlisted, the danger Of fur
ther disturbances by the Maximlists ap-
pears to be over for the time being. To-
day the city is normal As a safeguard
the bridge spans remained opened this
morning they did yesterday. troops
being kept ready for any trouble.
During the night several companies of
infantry arrived from the front to assist
In the preservation Of order. A detach-
ment of Cossacls also reached Petro-
grad. Telegrans have pcen received by
the ministers and council of deputies
from various parts of tine country pro-
testing a lack of sympathy with the Max
imlist movement and giving assurance Of
support to the workmens and soldiers
and peasants organizations
Only Kieve appears to have reflected
to minor degree the disturbances here
\ group of soldiers seized the arsenal
but other troops Immediately took their
station to guard the public institutions
Later they succeeded in arresting some
Of those in. revolt while others concern
ed in the movement fled.
\ special congress of delegates repre-
sentine all the councils of Russia has
been summoned t. meet at Petrograd
July IS to determine the future compo-
sition Of the cabinet and the govern
mental policy. Until then present min
listers have been given assurance Of sup
port The congress will consist Of dele
gates from the local and district coun-
cils of worknen and soldiers. Socialists
Maximalists and Mnimalists organiza-
tions and the regimental committees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
BARN BURNS AT
SMALL POINT

Bath, Me, July 19.-The barn property
Of Bradford Sprague at Small Point was
destroyed Ly fire Wednesday afternoon,
four horses and 4 bull. besides a large
quantity of nay and farm Implements be-
ing consumed.
The origin Of the fire is unknown ano
when discovered it was too late to save
any of the animals. Two of the horses
were the property of Mr.. Spra gues son,
George Sprague, a former mail driver.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
OAKLAND

The people Of Oakland may look for
ward to a very exciting and interesting
game to be played between Dexter and
Oakland on the Athletic field Saturday,
July u. at 2.3Q o'clock. The proceeds
OF the game are for the benefit Of the
Oakland Military Band, which has been
present at all baseball games this sea
son. The boys have been practicing
faithfully all the week in order to keep
up their reputation of the past.
On account of the illness Of T. 3.
r. Bates. caused by the heat. C. l.
Bates was obliged to act as the mail
carrier on the r. F. d. route No. "a.
Mr.. T. Bates started on his route as
usual but had to be brought home in
ar auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Small and baby re-
turned Wednesday evening from a
short visit with relatives in Skowhe-
gan.
Miss Margaret Dudley of Smithfield
is the guest Of Mrs. John HAYNES for
several days.
Ralph J. Milliken, whose death was
reported yesterday. did not die as re-
ported of the injuries received at
Brunswick. but is in the Maine Cen
eral hospital in Portland. and his lat
est condition is reported as favorable.
The event Of the season took place
"Wednesday evening at Memorial hall,
when Lance Corporal Harry W Latte.
Io2 Concord street. Portland gave a
personal description of his seven
rncnths in the trenches. Corporal Latte
Unlisted in Montreal. March IS. 1915. in
the 14th Battalion. 1st Canadian con-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
CALAIS SHIPS
LUMBER BY RAIL

Calais, Me. July ls-More lumber is be.
ing shipped from Calais this season than
for several years, despite the fact that
few schooners are loading here. Practi-
cally all the products turned out from the
local mills. includings boards. shingles
and slaves. are loaded on cars at Mill
town and forwarded by rail to the Boston
and New York markets
The shipping business is practically at
q atandstill so far as schconers are con-
cefned, but occasioally a vessel arrives
here with coal either for the railroad or
local coal dealers, and in most cases
these vessels are obliged to sail to some
provincial por, for a cargo consigned to
Boston or New York
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
COAL DIRECT
FROM MINES

Plans are being considered by a num-
ber of local men to get their coal this
year direct from the mines. 1t is claim
ed by one Of them that IL will be pos
sibe to get some coal here without
having to pay the profits Of a number
OF middlemen and that quite saving
will be made in this way. The plan has
been successful in some places and they
can see no reason why II should not be
here.
Local people report that they are hav-
ing a hard time to obtain coal from t..e
local dealers and are fearful Of what
the conditions will be this winter and
so wish to be sure of their supply II
is the plan of the promoters Of the lan
to have meeting in the near future at
which those interested will be invited
and al which the plan will be aevelop-
ed and a decision reached,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
ODD LADIES HOLD
Big FIELD DAY

Lisbon, Me, July 1a.-Every lodge of
sented at the annual field day at Frost
park Wednesday, some 800 being pres
ent. An Afternoon of sports and enter
tainments followed the picnic dinner.
and afforded keen enjoyment TO the
company.
In these events the honors went
largely to the Myrtle Lodge of Bath,
which in addition won the prize tor
the largest attendance. with 81 pres
ent out of a membership of so In the
towel race between the noble ladies
and the vice ladies of each lodge, the
prize was won by Mrs. Jessie Walsh
of Brunswick of Brunswick: in 4 pea
nut race between the representatives.
and the past ladies. Mrs. Laura Ca
'hoon OF Auburn was the victor; and
Mrs. Fannie Thurlow OF Bath most
successfully walked the chalk line
Mrs. Mary Curtis of Bath received the
prize. in the nail driving contest be
tween the past lady governesses. The
time keepers were Mrs. Nettie Yer
rill and Mrs. Lillian Faunce.
Unusually fine military drills by the
Portland. Auburn and Bath lodges and
a farce presented by the Brunswick
lodge afforded further entertainment,
the Bath lodge again receiving the
prize. During the afternoon. Mrs.
Dawn Jeffrey president Of the Aew-
iston- Auburn equal suffrage league,
gave a short talk on the subject.
The committee in charge of the al
ia; consisted of Mrs Evelyn Jordan
OF Portland. Mrs. Helen Hilton and
Mrs Emily Shaw of Lewiston. Mrs
Linda Jones and Mrs. Laura Cahoon OF
Auburn and Mrs. Nesta Barton Of Fcrt
Halifax On the committee on prizes
were Mrs Louise Lovcioy, Mrs. Alice
Towning, Mrs AnDin Young.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
SMITHFIELD

The dance at Smithfeld attracted a
large crowd and everything passed off
all right. There will be another July
"a.
Harold Simpson and family passed
Wednesday at Frank Bickford's.
Quite a number have commenced hay
ing.
Earle Holmes and mother made a trip
to Belgrade recently Crops In that
section are looking fine but roads are
very rough the most Of the way.
+. H. Clark is treating his house to q
coat of paint.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
Boucles- Spaulding

Auburn. Me. July l9.-Miss Rose
Spaulding and George Boucles. both
of Auburn, were married Thursday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs George Mich
OILS, Main street, Auburn. by City Clerk
Bumpus. the single ring service being
used They were attended by Mr. and
Mrs George B. Tempesta of Auburn
The bride was becomingly gowned
in white crepe de chine with veil and
carried shower bouquet Of lilies Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
Defense Committees Say Did
Not Profit from Army Shoes

washington. July 1s.-Replying to as
seruons made in the Senate debate that
companies whose ofYicials are members
OF defense council committees profited
from government shoe contracts. julius
Rosenwaid. chairman Of the defense
councils committee on supplies. issued
statement tonight declaring that
members of the shoe and leather COM
mittee had absolutely nothing to do di-
rectiy or indirectly with the award Of
contracts and made no recommendation
regarding such awards"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20

Recent contracts for millions Of pairs
Of army shoes. said Mr.. Rosenwald
were let by the army auartermaster s
department to the lowest bidders after
sealed bids had been opened in public
The principal work done by the COM
mittee on supplies and the committee
on shoe and leather industries" he
added, was in arranging for leather
options before the bids were requested
and in sending our requests to 81 reput-
able manufacturers urging them to sub
NIT bids in order to secure as much
competition as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
ny TO DRILL
|OWDER HOUSE

Irrrt Mo July 1.-TWO
1r l"d rol,s IN the concrete wall
'""d"t house containing three
~ dynamite were disclosed
ii ard as a result big eec :
'''hieht il sweeping the entire
M aid soldiers who have been
A'''a n guard duty to prevent dis
.,.. h'r men were sent 10 the tail al
'''shoro today and rs 20 Ironton ar
arrests in connection with the de-
'Ahon ~ foreign born miners from
community last week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
BRITISH MAKE
GAINS NEAR YPRES

London, July 19.-As a result of the
recent fighting east of Monchy le
Preux. the advanced posts from which
our troops were compelled to fall back
by the enemys attack on july II. have
now been re-established," says to-
days official statement. Hostile raid
ing parties were repulsed last night
west OF Cherisy before reaching our
trenches. We made successful raids
north and east of Ypres and secur-
ed prisoners"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
Or. MICAAElIS
ADHEREs TO
SUBMARINE WAR

Copenhagen, July 19.-Dr. MicfHelis.
the new imperial German chancellor,
in his address to the Reichstag on
Thursday afternoon declared his ad
hesion to Germany's submarine cam
paign, asserting it to be lawful meas
ure, justifiably adopted and adapted
for shortening the war.
The Chancellor declared that the war
was forced upon unwilling Germany
by the Russian mobilization and that
the submarine war was also forced
upon Germany by Great Britain 5
Illegal blockade starvation war.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
DECIDE TO MOVE
PEACE RESOLVE

Amsterdam. july l9.-The Berlin
TageDlatt saws the committee Of the
majority parties in the German Reich
stag have unanimously decided TO
move the peace resolution.
Previously Jhe committee vas di-
Nidcd, two members Of the center and
one liberal disaGreeing With the ma
jority The Tdccalatt says that III. the
Keichstag 81 deputies will ycte for
the peace resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20

the valley. :Ier gift to the brides
maid was gold ring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boucles are both we'll
known. Miss Spaulding is employed at
the Dingley & Foss shoe factory and
Mr.. Boucles is a real estate agent in
Lewiston.
The couple will leave Saturday for
Old Orchard, where they will pass the
summer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
ARTILLERY FIGHT
IN FLANDERS

Berlin, July 19.-The capture Of
French positions on a front of Kill
ometre southwest of ST. Quentin is an
nounced by the war Office Artillery
fighting in Flanders continues.
Heavy artillery fighting continues
on the northern end of the Russo Cali
clan front near Dvinsk and Smorgon.
the war Office reports. The capture Of
Russians in Volhynia northwest of
Lutsk also Is announced
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
FINNISH DIET
ADOPTS AUTONOMY

Helsinfors, Finland, July l9.-The
Finnish Dict. Shavins BY vote IF l65
to p votes declared the necessity Of
imncdately voting the autonomy Dill
adopted il forthwith in full by a vote
of 1876 to 25.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
ATTACK OCCURRED
I'M DUTCH WATERS

The Hague. July 1s.-An oficial an
ouncement issued by the navy de-
partment tonight says the bri'isn az
tack on German steamers july 10 oe-
Cured within Dutch TERRITORIAL waters
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20

Boston, July 19.-Advices received
from Washington tonight announced
that the Fifth, or New England division
of the National Guard, will become the
26th division of the regular army.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-20
.FENG ACCEPTS
AS PRESIDENT

Pckin. July'17. 17.-DclayetD. The for
eisn Office announces that Feng Kwo-
Chang has agreed to accept the post
Of acting president of China
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-09

Conscientious oblectors Are Placed
Under strict Rules BY British
Authorities.

The committee on the employment
Of conscientious objectors have pub
lished their rules, says the London
Post. Among them are the follow
ing: Fines Of Id for every half hour
Of absence from work. Removal back
to prison or the army for not work
ing diligently, Pay, Sd day Tex
cept on sick leave), in addition to
lodging, clothing, medical attend
ance, and in certain cases separation
allowance. IDsolence to the agent an
offense. Public propaganda, whether
by making speeches, taking part in
professions or demonstrations, is for
hidden.
If any man declines to perform
the work allotted to him, or per-
suades or attempts to persuade 9th
ers to cease work, the agent shall inn
mediately report the facts to the
committee in order that they may
take the necessary action. No man
without the agents permission shall
bring any alcoholic liquor into the
mems quarters or consume any dur
ing working hours. Any man alb
sent from quarters without permits
sion after $3.50 p. m. is fined Id for
every Is minutes.
At the end of the third month of
employment the agent may grant
leave for four working days and
weekend, to be taken together, with
permission to travel by rail railroad
fares paid by the committee to and
from each mans home. AT the end
of the twelfth mezth the agent may
grant six working days leave and
two week-ends, all to be taken to-
gether.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-09
How Priza Monsy Is DIVIDED.

The prize money donated and set
aside in this class is as follows:
How Prizs Money Is Divided.
One thousand dollars to the horse
winning first prize, $625 to the horse
winning second prize, 1915 to the horse
winning third prize and $3.50 to the
horse winning fourth prize. In add.
ton to the first prize of 81 900 the sad.
die stallion proving champion of the
country in his class will receive ster.
ling silver crp. on which will be en-
graved Championship of America for
five GATED saddle stallion. any age"
and which will be valued at $3.50.
On Tuesday night of Fair week the
mare division of the saddle horse stake
viii be shown under the same condi-
tious and with the same amounts and
divisions as In the stallion rings.
Wednesday night the exhibition Of
geldings will take place in identically
divisions.
Saturday night the grand finale OF
the horse show win take place. when
the -four champions of America in
their particular sex classes meet to
compete for $500 in prize money and
the title Of grand champion Of Amer
lea. The money in the grand cham
piOnship event will be divided the same
as In the sex classes, and, In addition,
the winner will receive a sterling sill
yer trophy known and Inscribed as the
Grand Championship of America for
five gated saddle stallion. mare or
selding Of any age"
Judges Carefully Picked.
Entries for these stakes will close
Aug. /. and all nominations should be
sent in Immediately TO Eount Il. Kre-
mer, secretary Of the Kentucky State
Fair, Republic building, Louisville.
Three judges will be selected 10 pre-
side in these rings, the officials to be
named by the State Board OF Agricul-
ture OF Kentucky, the State Board OF
Agriculture of Missouri and the State
Board of Agriculture OF California.
This guarantees judges Of the highest
integrity, ability and nation wide rep
utation among horsemen and officials
emlnently well suited to serve In the
most spectacular and important horse
event the world has ever known.
For catalogue or information address
Fount T. Kremer. Secretary Kentucky
State Fair. Suit Goa Republic Building.
Louisville, KY.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-09
SAVING HIMSELF.

'TYou promised me you would be
home by ten o'clock sharp. 1t is
now two o'clock in the morning.
What have you to say for yourself?''
"a great deal, my dear, a great
deal. But l can see by the express
sion on your face that you are not
open to conviction, so if you'll just
excuse me, my dear, I'll toddle along
to bed"