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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
ELK FIGHT STANDING UP.
Vivid Pen Picture Of Photographic
Among Elk Winterine South Of
Yellowstone National Park.

The popular idea of fighting deer
pictures them with locked horns. Elk,
however fight erect on their hind legs
their heads thrown back In this
position they stab viciously at each
other with their sharp front hoofs and
often inflict serious wounds. 1t is a
very human way of fighting. These
sparring contests often develop nigh
skill.
Mr.. S. y. Leek. who lives just south
OF the Yellowstone National Park
boundary and in sight of the lordly
Teton Mountains which some day will
be included in the national park has
spent many years among the great
herds of elk which swarm back and
forth between the Jackson Hole coun-
try and the safe refuge of the park
wilderness. His adventures as a
photogra pher are many and interest
ing Here is an extract from recent
letter:
ITO get the photographs of fighting
elk was both interesting and tiresome.
After they were fed hay, | would stop
the sleigh in as good a position as
possible. Then l would set up the
camera within a few feet of the sleigh.
draw the dark slide, set the shutter,
and bulb in hand. await what might
happen.
The elk, before they rear up. usual
y hold their heads high in the air and
make peculiar clicking, snappy noise
with their mouth. which at the time, is
held partly open so that their tusks
will show. On hearing this noise. the
r. y,oe ic ire 10
rection. If the brewing storm proves
to be more than quarrel. the two ami
mails rear in the air together, and slug
each other with their fore feet The
object of each seems to be to strike the
other on the lower jaw. For this rea-
son each holds its head as far from the
others fore feet as possible.
Blows are landed that sound as If
struck with sledge hammers Each
bout is of only few seconds dura-
tion; the vanquished lights on his fore
feet, running to escape the cruel thrust
that is sure to be delivered with light
ming quickness.
Sometimes the wait is long be.
tween eacn scrap: then it most usually
ends in clicking noise. The fight is
nearly always in a dense bunch of elk
where no picture worth while can be
secured. Hours of constant watching
often result in no exposure: or several
exposures may be made during the
time without single picture.
while it is aegravat ting to spend
DAYS without results. nevertheless it
gives a splendid chance to study the
animals. Elk cows fight the same as
the bulls, and cows will fight bulls and
very often whip them. Once saw a
cow knock bull over backwards com
ple,ely out: one of her hard fore feet
reached his lower law. Another time
| saw horn knocked off: it went
whirline ten feet in the air. while the
hull that lost il went away holding his
mead as some people do when they
have a bad tooth pulled"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
WILLIAM KENT SUICIDE
Bridgton Man Was Dependent Over
IlI Health

Brdeton. Aug. 24-The body of
William Kent of this town, age As.
unmarried. was found hanging to a
tree in the woods near Luther Trum-
ble's home, Denmark, this morning by
"a searching party. Mr.. Kent, who has
had nervous breakdown. was visiting
Mr.. Trumble and disappeared toward
evening When he did not return a
number of men began a search and
found the body.
He was a brother of Mrs. Colby
Trumble of New Limington District
with whom he made his home. He
was a member of the Cumberland
Lodge l. o. o. F.. of this town. Besides
Mrs. Trumble he is survived by two
sisters. one residing in Montreal and
the other in Linden, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25

Kartsoff, former master Of re hunt
for Emperor Nicholas, who now ad-
misisters the formerly imperial do
mains at Gatchina. the residence Of
the nowaccr Empress Marie. has taken
measures to prevent the destruction Of
seven surviving aurochs. the o1ly
European bison now known with cer-
taintT 70 exist in Russia. Until late
". A large herd was maintained in
Nicholas vast forest at Bieloviega.
White-Russia. ten from which we're
sent to Gatchina before the war
When the Germans occupied Bielv-
viesh they killed and canned hundreds
of aurochs. II is not known il anv sur
vive at Bielviosh but. before the killing
two were presented to the Stockholm
Sllansen nark. After the revolution.
the Gatct;na populace organized an
aurochs hunt considering the beasts
"Imperiar' and therefore. fair game
They killed three. NJ. Kartsoff's meas
ures aim at preserving the remainder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
LACK OF EQUIPMENT
For Digging Wells May
Halt Gasoline and Pc
troleum Supply

Washington, Aug. 24.-Danger that
the increasing military and industrial
demands for gasoline and other Pc
troleum products may not be filled be-
cause of lack of equipment for drilling
new wells has been brought to the at
tention Of the council of national de-
fense by the bureau of mines.
The situation is critical" said DIR.
Manning of the bureau AT the pres
ent time drilling is being curtaled.
costs of oil we'll supplies have been in
creased and it has become impossible
TO get them in adequate quantities at
any price.
From California 10 Pennsylvania
small producing wells are being aban-
doned in order that equipment may be
used for new wells from which larger
production is expected
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
RED CROSS CHAPTERS
Will Provide Food and
Refreshments for Ma
tlonal Army on Way
to Cantonments

Washington, Aug. 4.-Food and re-
ireshments for the thousands Of men who
Will be transported by train to canton
ments beginning Sept. will be provided
D! hed Cross chapters throughout the
country, under orders issued TODAY by
Fed Cross headquarters on request of
Secretary Baker
AT all points where troop trains stop
or transfers are made women refresh
ment units will be ready with sandwiches.
coHee. sausages. cold beef, buns, pie and
other food, and special arrangements will
re made for sick men.
Secretary. Baker has directed that the
hed Cross be informed of all troop train
movements.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
WOOD TURNING PLANTS
WORKING TO CAPACITY

Portland, Me, Aug. 24.-Members of
ton, who held their sixth annual meet
ing here today, reported their plants
working to fun capacity with a large
number Of orders on hand. 1t was vot-
ed to return here next August for the
next annual meeting.
President L. c. Camp of Brandon,
Vt, who presided, was reelected. L.
NJ. Gamewell of Providence was chosen
vice president and W. L. Darrington of
Livernore Falls, secretary and treas
urer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25

The Netherlands government is ask
ing parliament to authorize the issue
OF lean Of 20,CC0oo0 on behalf OF the
Netherlands East Indies. bearing
per cent interest. This would bring
the total Of loans issued since he
beginning Of the war up TO $1,000, 900
and raise the aggregate debt Of the
colony to s1s3.ooo,ooo The immediate
object Of the latest loan is the con-
soldation Of the floating debt. but it
is ultimately destined to pay for the
laying of railroads, construction Of
harhors and the like.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25

At the Congregational church Sun
day morning the subject will be The
Call of the Divine Man. The text will
be Luke 9 81. The text in the even
ing will be Cor 1911. These will be
the last services conducted by Rev.
Harry Trust as he will leave town
Tuesday morning on his way to his
new pastorate in Biddetord.
There will be a special singing at
the Methodist church sunday morning
conducted by Charles f. Moore. Rev.
\. r. Pearson will have for his subject
Heaven"
The Misses Edith and Harriet Bearce
of Turner have been passing week
with their cousin Fred H. Bearce.
Martin Meyers of New Haven, Conn,
is a guest at the Big Pine Point. Mr..
MYERS was an annual visitor at the
Point for several years but has not
been there for three or four years past
until this summer. He became we'll
known through the beautiful pictures
which he took of the many different
places around the lake.
Amos Wheeler and family of Bos-
ton are occupying The Hemlocks" for
a month. Mr. Wheeler is a brother
of Merton Wheeler of this village.
Mr. and Mrs. Brickett and daughter
Mrs, Rhoda Crooks of Maiden are oc-
cupying the Flint cottage through Au-
gust.
Henry Miller and family are occupy
ing the Lindail McNamara's cottage
on the West shore of Maranacook
Mrs. Harry Stevens has been enter
tanning her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. Hobbs of Hallowell at
her camp. Ole SAGA. on Mariana
cook. Mrs. Stevens brother Earle
Hobbs is at camp Bartlett. Westfield,
where he plays the clarionet in the
HEADQUARTERS Co. band.
Mrs. Jennie Mute Of Haverhill. Mass.
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E.
Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gording are
moving their goods to Winthrop ana
will occupy a rent of Central street.
Mrs. Mary a. Fuller and Mrs. Nellie
Maxwell Of Portland with her grand
son are guests of their brother n. n.
E,nhall at Kimball Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25

During the frequent visits Of King
George and Queen Mary to Aldershot
10 review and inspect troops, they al
ways cali on the former Empress Eu-
genie Of France at Farnborough hill.
Depsite theS latter's ninety-one years.
her mentality is alert as ever. SAYS The
Liverpool Post, and she keeps in touch
with the war news as few women Of
half Of her age do. Those who know
her say that her greatest hold on life
is the fact that she has so strenousls
made up her mind she will nor pass
into another world until the German
invader is driven from France With
no hope Of returning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
INVESTIGATION OF
MEAT SITUATION

Washington. Aug. 24-Early regula-
ton of the meat industry was predict
ed tonight following the departure of
Herbert Hoover. the food administra
tor. for Chicago.
Government supervision of meat
packing anG distributing concerns with
the institution of a licensing system. it
is said, may be the next move of the
food administration after it has COM
pleted plans for the control of the
wheat industry.
The trade commission has hal it's
Investigators in Chicago for some
weeks, and it is believed tonight IS
about ready to make its report
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25

Fields s. Pendleton of New York
was a visitor in town Saturday, says
the Bath Times. looking over the Will
liam T. Donnel shipyard at the South
End which he recently acquired. The
!ard and buildings are being put in
shape for resuming shipbuilding. The
materiA is being assembled and work
will be started at once. Mr.. Pendleton
told the Times that he would start on
two schooners. He has not decided
upon his master builder. With Percy
& Small. G. g. Deering Co. and Pen
tleton yards in operation, the South
End will be one of the busiest wooden
sailing vessel sections in New Eng
land.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
FOUR CHARGED
WITH MURDER
m CAR Strike:

san Francisco, Aug. 2,.-Charges Of
n .rier and assault with intent to COM
r' murder were placed against each OF
,or men arrested early today following
ne .U.rr ~ James Waters. a conductor,
"a 'he wounding of two others during
shooting aNray between a car crew Of
m' ranA Railways and strike sympa-
'a.-srs ,afe last night.
Eighteen men were arrested last night
vtsr they forced an entrance into the
h1-e r; Policeman Manuel Rose while he
s.1 he family were sleeping The men
'ai3 Ease ;her we're searching for a
s'rks- Rose hold the men with re-
v'i,er while his daughter tclephoned for
~ oo'foc
'lr ror'ire was hr'sker TODAY than pre-
v-e
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
ALLEGED DRAFT PLOTTER
is LANDED IN JAIL

New York, Aug. 24-Dr. Albert
Fritz. an attending physician at local
exemption board No 50 in Brooklyn,
was arrested today by agents of the
department of justice. charged with
conspiracy to avoid the selective draft
Law and was held in 10000 bail for
trial by United States Commissioner
Cahoon. 1t was alleged that DR..
Fritz approached Louis Adelman a
registrant and promised him exemp-
tion on payment of $500.
DR. Fritz denied the charge. He was
urahl: 10 secure bail and was lodged
in -ail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
CHARGED WITH MAKING
FALSE DRAFT CERTIFICATE

Providence. +. T.. Aug. 24.-William 9.
Rich, an attorney of Woonsocket, was
arrested in that city today on a warrant
sworn out by an agent of the department
Of justice charging that, acting as notary
public, he made false certificate for the
purpose of assisting John Harold Will
liams of Woonsocket to evade the draft.
Rich was arraigned before Commissioner
Frank Healy in this city. waived exam
,natiol and was held for the grand jury
in $500 bail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
SEED TO FARMERS
WHEAT TO MILLERS

Washington, Aug. 24.-The fact that
the food administration grain corpor-
alton will purchase wheat for millers
as we'll as for the American and al
lied governments was revealed in a
statement issued tonight by the grain
price fixing committee.
The announcement which explained
the method by which the grain corpor-
alton will meet its operating expenses
told of a plan for furnishing seed to
farmers and set forth that wheat will
he purchased by grades.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25

Phil Wilson was bound over to the
October term of S. ]. Court by Judge
j. j. kegan Wednesday afternoon.
probable cause being found on a
charge made by Hiram Walker.
Brunswick, State agent OF the S. p.
c. A., that Wilson was cruel and abus-
i've to a horse. Wilson's alleged cruel
acts to the horse in question took
place in early summer and Phil left
Bath Mr. Walker was determined to
get hin, and Tuesday located him in
Rockland and brought him here
Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
ALSACE-lORRAINE
FEDERAL DuCHY

London. Aug. 24.-Despite German
official denials. says the Amsterdam
correspondent of the Exchange Tele-
graph Co, the German newspapers as
sert Chancellor Michaelis has decided
to make Alsace- Lorraine a federal
duchy with the Herzog Won Urach a
member of the third ducal line of the
Wurttemberg house the reignins duke,
A majority of the Alsatian members of
the Reichstag are said to have approx
ed the decision.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
500 FOOTBALLS
FOR SAMMIES

Cambridge, Mass. Aug. 2i.-Five hum
dred footballs sent by Harvard men are
on their way to France for the American
soldiers, Fred W. Moore, graduate man
ager of the Harvard Athletic Association.
announced tonight.
In order to provide further sport for the
oversee forces Mr. Moore said he has
written to 1900 Harvard graduates to
give a dollar apiece or more to fund
to provide footballs, baseballs and other
athletic equipment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25

The appeal filed by Daikichiro ra-
eawa. formerly Parliamentary under
secretary to the japanese Depa rtment
Of Justice and a member Of the House
Of Representatives, accused of lcsc-
ma jeste. has been rejected at the
Toxic court of appeal. Mr.. Tagawa
was sentenced 20 FIVE months
Imprisonment and fined $3.50 in
the court of first instance for writ
ing an article in which he attacked
the Genro. or elder statesmen for in
terfercrce in the last ministerial
change. The article was interpreted by
the judicial authorities as having
affected the dignity of the Imperial
family.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
SHOE DRUMMERs
GIVE AMBULANCE

Boston. Aug. pa fully equipped am
tulance has been presented to the Amer
lean Red Cross by the National Shoe
Travellers Association. according to an
announcement made today by F. ". Stan
ton. secretary Of the association. The
drumners" will pay the maintenance ex-
penses Of the ambulance for year Of
service with the American troops in
France, Mr.. Stanton said
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
MAC MILAN SHIP
SAFE AT BATTLE HARROR

Freeport, Me, Aug. A-The ship Nep-
tune which is bringing home the Mac
MILAN Arctic exploration party. has
reached Battle Harbor, Labrador. and is
expected to arrive at Sydney. y. S. on
Sunday, according to a dispatch received
today by relatives from Donald B. Mac
MILAN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
u, S. WAR COST
IS u MILLIONS
EACH "a HOURS

Washington, Aug. 24.-War expendi-
lures Of the United States, including al
lied loans. have mounted during August
to more than s24,o0o,Ooo every "A hours.
The figures, irinus s1oo.0oooOo Just loaned
TO Russia. are contained in todays treas
ury statement. Two-thirds of the great
sum is represented by advances to the Al
les. The United States has been spend
irg daily during August for its own
needs an average of ss,0ss652
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25

The members of the First Parish
Congregational church at Saco are
house hunting. They desire a house
for Rev. George ". Judson of Win
sted. Conn, who will begin his duties
at the local church Oct. 1, succeeding
thc late Charles Lemoine. Perhaps
l.e>-. year a parsonage may be built on
the Hall lot On North street. a short
distance from the edifice. II was Civ
m to the church by the late Mrs.
Joseph Hall for such purpose. aA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
FINES OR JAIL
Woman's Party Banner Bearers Ask
for New Triat

Washington. Aug. 24-The six wo.
mans Party banner bearers arrested
yesterday in front of the White House
were sentenced today 20 pay fines of
SIS or to serve 80 days in Jail They
gave 800 bonds pending descision on
motion for a new trial Matthew E.
O'Brien, counsel for the defendants left
tonight for Falmouth, Mass. to sub
nit the motion to Justice Charles H
Robb. of the District of Columbia
Court of Appeals.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
COMING EVENTS

Aug. 17-o7-Campmeeting. East Liver
more.
Aug 2o-25-Methodist campmeeting,
North Anson.
Foresters of America.
Sept. 4-5-Maine Association Of County
Commissioners, Rockland.
Aug. 2s 31-National Convention Fores-
tiers of America, Portland
Aug. 29.-Pennell reunion, Grange hall
Bar Mills
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
Reeimental Reunions

Aug. 2-Twentieth Maine, 4'ogus
Aug. 30-Twenty1third Regimental As
sociation. Mechanic Falls
Sept. 1-Reunion Of Company B. Twen-
ty-fourth Regiment, Warren.
Sept. 5-Nineteenth Maine. National
Home, Togus.
Sept. Path and 2sth Maine Regimental
Association. Togus.
Sept. l2-Fourth Maine Regiment, I'd
Maine Battery Berdans Sharp Shooters
and Naval Veterans. annual reunion.
Rockland.
Sept. 4-Annual reunion of Old Port
land Cadets, Riverton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
Fairs and Horse Races

Aug 27-Sept.1-Eastern Maine State
fair Bangor.
Aug 2S-31-Houlton fair
Sept. 3-6-Maine State fair, Lewiston.
Sept. 4-6-Hancock County fair. Buehill.
Sept. +-7-Northern Maine fair, Presque
Isle
sept. u-l3-Oxford County fair, South
Paris.
Sept. 11-14-Central Maine fair, Water
Vile.
Oct. 3-4-Kennehec County Agricultural
Society Fair. Readfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
GERMANS LOSE
HEAVILY UNDER
British Guns

London, Aug. 24.-The Germans in
violent attacks with fresh effectiyes
along the Ipres- Menin road have drv-
en- out the British advanced forces
from positions captured in Wednes-
days fighting. according to the otfi-
clal comraGnic cation issued by the war
office this evening.
Fierce lighting continues in this re-
sion. The Germans have lost heavily
under the fire of the British guns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
Boston for Credit Men, 1918

Cleveland Aug. 24.-Boston was select
ed as the convention city for 1918 al the
closing session today of the fifth annua,
convention of the National Credit Mems
Association. William H. J. Taylor Of New
York was elected president
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS

John F. Turner has returned from Som
ervlle, where he has been visiting his
father, John NJ. Turner of that place.
who suffered a shock a short time ago.
He reports that his fathers condition Is
very critical
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
Larson Trap Shoot Champ

Chicago. Aug. 24-Charles H. Larson
Of Waupaca- Wis, won the grand
American trap shooting contest at the
South Shore Country Club today. Lar.
son and Mark Arie Of Thomasburo,
Ills, tied twice before the final winning
of the blue ribbon event By the WIS.,
consin marksman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25

The 11th Company Maccabee Rifles
held a practice shoot on the 7. NJ. c.
A. range Thursday evening and some
good scores were made, both offhand
and prone. The 11th Company has sew
eral crack shots in its membership and
close matches may be looked for later.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
SlXTY.FIVE AMERICANS
All Of Crew Of Summarized Devonon
Were Saved

Washington. Aug. 4.-All members Of
the crew Of the submarine1 steamer De-
Vonian were saved, according to today's
advices to the state department. On the
crew were S. Americans
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
WAR
QUITS

Petrograd. Aug. AN. savinkof, act
ing minister Of war. has resigned. His
resignation was the result sf military and
political difficulties with Premier keren-
sky.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
WAR INSURANCE
Expect Attacks on Bill
from Two Sources
s..v' McAdoo Says Bill Does Not Hurt
,r Affect Old Pensioners in Any Way
-ecneral commendation Of Bill, at
Hearing Friday

Washington. Aug. 24-Hearings on
.r. Administration soldiers and sail
o-s var insurance bill were completed
r., House committee today and an
effort Will he made to report next
-9,s4ay for immediate consideration.
E.eeet Vigorous Attacks
v.-orous attacks on the measure are
er.stted from t"o sources, insurance
,.c,ar interests who oppose the op-
anna. insurance feature, and those
II, -an. 10 interference with the ex-
,,..s p5usion system.
IL ate may he prolonged several
5e,t @. tho opposition, although ulti-
nate pass 60 hy the House in virtually
,,s y-.st ? torn is expected by leaders.
Gt-erol commondation Of the bill
r5-sed te bearing today.
Tie var insurance measure would
AVE NJ c%ret on panciors now being
mid Sro,e'arv Nc cAdoo explained to-
f7- IN response 70 an inquiry from a
Soldiers Home AZ Lafayette Ind.
T ls h,ll does not burt or affect the
ria 7c~r.. Horv n any way" wrote the
ss-~e'arT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
MANCHESTER

The preaching at Manchester Forks
Aug 2s will be conducted by Harry D.
Macy OF South China. ri.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24

Account of their superiority dstnctivey arts
tic creation, Kimbal Pianos have received the en-
- dorsement of and are used in the homes of the
worlds greatest artists They also used in the leading
colleges Conservatives Of the United States It IS the
sentiment of the musical profession itself that no piano
nearly equals the human voice in sweetness clear
ness, purity and power of tone