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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
SINGLE MEN 13
MARRIED MEN 8

The Single Men defeated the Mar
ried Men here Saturday IS to in an
exciting game of baseball. The game
started off in favor of the married
men but in the sixth their opponents
got seven runs on as many hits and
errors and throwing the ball around.
The game was close and well played
except in the seventh. Both batteries
worked in fine form, although the play
ers seemed to have a good eye for
the ball, Wardwell, Orff, Varnum and
Ivory getting clean doubles. Stuart
played a good game at third, getting
some one-handed catches that meant
runs. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

1t was stated Friday forenoon from
the office of the local exemption poard
that no more men would propaoi! pe
called to be examined 1or hiiLlais
service for the present
About SIG was cleared from the 1000
sale Friday afternoon in the Merrhi
store on Madison avenue, held unoer
the auspices of the Ladies Social CIR
Gle. The committee in charge were
F. P. Pencil, Mrs. Eta 5. MerrA ana
Mrs. d. A. Porter. The circle meets
this Monday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. W. H. Weston on Turner avenue
One of the most delightful of the
early autumn affairs given this season
was an auction party Friday, MRS. !.
P. Oak entertaining about Az OF her
friends at her cottage, Lake Wes-
serunsett. AS the result of the play
first, second and third prizes were
awarded to Mrs B. T. Steward, Mrs.
Fred r. Philhrick and Miss Lola Good
win, respectively Refreshments were
served during the afternoon.
Mrs. May Malbon Of Haverhill
Mass, who has been visiting with
Mrs. W. 3. Whittier and Mrs. George
Soule. has gone to Scion for visit be-
fore returning to her home.
Mrs B. r. Wyman of Wayne. who
has been visiting with Mrs. A. r.
Watson of Mount Pleasant avenue. re-
turned home Saturday.
Miss Annie Bergman returned to
Oakland Saturday to resume her du-
ties in the office of the American
wooden mill, after a visit with Show
hogan relatives.
Charles Matson left Saturday for
Livermore Falls. where he has accept
ed a carpenters position, and will re-
main probably for several weeks.
DR.. and Mrs. K. W. Smith of Free
port were here the latter part OF the
week visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
ROOSEVELT URGES
SELF CONTROL

Petrograd, Sept. ia letter from
Theodore Roosevelt to Michael l..
Trestchenko. the foreign minister, ex-
pressing the highest hopes for the
Russian democracy, is published by
the Russkaia VOLTA. The letter declar-
es that Americas experience proves
tlat freedom can be- maintained only
where self-control exists and where
the nation itself is master Of its pas
sions. The letter concludes:
"Au who aim at compromise
peace are the enemies of freedom and
justice. The only guarantee Of future
freedom is complete victory over
Germany and the Hohenzollerns."
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OFF MAINE
Continued from Page Onel

ported her position, but only part
of her name could be heard-the word
abby" which is the last name of sew
eral ships in Atlantic trade.
The American tanker's captain cop-
firmed the British shippers report but
added no details. Silence was imposed
upon both captains by naval officers
who interviewed them as soon as they
reported to their agents.
The British captain said he under
stood an American radio station also
had picked up the distress call. Fol-
lowing the new rule of the sea estab-
lished since German submarine war
fare began. neither vessel went to the
assistance of the submarines victim.
Destroyers, scouting out around Nan
tucket lghtship near the graveyard of
several British freighter U-53 victims,
had been unable up to tonight to find any
trace of the reported submarine.
The navy depa rtment. learning that the
skipper had told of intercepting an S, o.
S. which was apparently signed Abbey"
took every precaution to learn the truth
thereof and to round up the enemy.
During the day Capt. Rush, command
ant of the New York naval district inves-
tigated, but as far as the navy had re-
vealed up to tonight found nothing to
confirm the shippers tale. Capt Rush
reported this afternoon that he did not
believe the report.
This was apparently based on informa =
ton he had from destroyer patrols.
The navy took extra precautions be-
cause distinguished persons We're known
to have been travelling the New England
coast, who must be guarded, A ship for
which the navy had especial reasons to be
icularly watchful. however, was re-
ported safe beyond the danger IONS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
FAIRFIELD

This prayer services of the late Frank
lin Prsntiss were held from the home OF
his son. L. F.. Prentiss Saturday morn
ing AZ 10 clock, Rev c. O. Perry off,
ciating The remains were taken TODAY
for burial. whore services were held with
Rev. Land oflciating. The bearers were
Alton Richardson. Frank Blackwell.
James Warren and Hairy Plummer.
Miss Maude Gibson has gone to Brook
iyn y Y. whore she will visit her sister.
Mrs Alice Lascelle.
All the schools in town will open this
morning with the regular hours sched-
uled. Only few changes have been
made in the graded departments, al
though practically a new faculty will be
at the High school
Guy savage OF Boston passed the week
end with friends In town.
Miss Annie Merrill Of the Lawrence
High school faculty arrived In town Sat.
urdsy after passing the summer at Ever,
EFT Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

nart would not be postponed in
definitely.
The provisionai government, DOM
mated by the new cabinet Of Ave min
listers with centralized powers, prob
ably win proceed to exercise arbi-
trarily functions which it would not
have dared before. Although there 10
no specific authority for it's action. the
government apparently believes 1t will
meet less opposition than by coptinu-
ing the policy of readjustments of
cabinet and ministers which have
marked the short revolutionary his
tory Of the nation.
1t is believed here that the new move
will strengthen the government and
assist the recuperation from the ma :
tional shock OF Gen. Korniloff's revolt.
The new cabinet of five contains three
non-partisan members and two So
cialists and therefore Is not coali-
ton, as advocated by the Constitu-
tional Democrats, some opposition by
Conservatives of the latter group may
be expected. After taking up the i'm
mediate task Of restoring discipline
to the army. the new governments
next undertaking probably will be to
prepare for the constitutional assem-
bly,. which will decide the permanent
form Of government, local and ma
tional. the rights of citizens and ma :
tionalities. the fundamental law of
the land and taxation and land hold
ing problems.
The calling Of such an assembly,
with members elected by universal
suffrage, probably will go far toward
diverting from the active government
the multitude of political discussions
which are hamperng exercution Of the
war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
POLITICAL CRISIS IN
RUSSIA NOW SOLVED

Petrograd. Sept. IL Russit pole,.
cal crisis has been solved arg an all.
night conference, II was gnounetd
Saturday ! the Russian oftsl neu,
agency. a new cabinet has fSn form.
ed and its composition Was tde pub.
lie Sunday.
Announcement was also ntde todav
of the arrest of General kognilor
marking the definite end Of Bic revolt
With General kornilon Is arrest.
ed General Lokomsky. WIT was IN
command N the Russian northern
front when the revolt startJ and vhe
cast his lot with his chief lWhat N,
fate Of the two men viii IL prob.
lematical. opinion in Rufn seen,
widely divergent as to thatrea,neni
that should be melted out 4 them
News of the arrest 81 Gcrtal Korni.
loft was first conveyed IN f, telegram
received by Premier Keresky from
General Alexieff. the chief h stan So
far only the following dsans hay.
been received
AT 10 o'clock last niSt General
Korniloff and Generals Loiomshv and
/ Romanovsky and Colonel Pleustohe,.
. skyPlius were arrested
The members Of the cctmisslor n
inquiry are due AZ Mohley ht midnls1t
and the arrested persons Oil be given
into their hands, Surh dhg officers
as the commission selects hlF viii N
arrested
"All the troops at Mohlr, are ,u,
to the provisional gu,crnuthi and
recognize my authority"
Premier korersky, In an oftr az mo
day to the army end tie Nh, after
stating that General koTnilots revolt
disorgania>d the operations a, II,
front, orders the soldiers To tease all
political disputes in tho arls. which
must do everything in its poor to 70.
store its fighting force.
The premier instructa the sldiers 10
| resume the transport Of trnoa accord.
ing to orders of the generalaaf. 10
stop arresting their comma asrs n.
right to do which belongs oay 10 Ii,
judicial authorities not ~ rsrnov.
! their commanders from thar posts
and not To form voluntary detaes.
ments on the pretext If fftrg The
counter revolutionary moveren,
Phe order Of the day conckdes WITH
the assurance that the arb which
showed its complete Idelity and trust
IN the provisional government durirg
the recent troubles. will rsnze that
the country can he saved oay by ire
reestahlishment ~ army disAline and
oy the close union Of all eleAents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
Mrs. Maria (Metcaif) knowIen

Mrs. Maria (Metcalf) knowlen pass
ed away Friday night. Mrs. Knowlen
was the widow of H. T. Knowlen and
the old Knowlen farm between this
village and Norridgewock. Lately,
however, Mrs Knowlen has been stay.
ing at the home of n. A. McQulllan in
town. The deceased had not been in
her usual health of late but was able
to be about and Friday evening started
for a call with her daughter, Mrs.
Nancy Huckins on Elaine street. After
covering about half the distance, she
apparently became exhausted and sat
down in front of the high school build
ing on the Island. She was discovered
by persons passing in that vicinity and
was moved back to the McQuillan
home. surviving only about 10 min
utes after arrival there. Mrs. knowlen
was we'll known in the section of the
community where she lived and Will
he sincerely missed. During her life
unon the farm she was an attendant at
49, Norridgewock Congregational
church. Her age was 73 years and be-
sides the daughter already mentioned
there are six other children: John
Knovlen, Mrs. Kate Noble, Westnelo'
Mo-. Mrs. Albion Dean, Easton; Ira A.
Knowlen, Norridgewock; Mrs. Eunice
Tobin. North Jay. and Mrs. Walter
Perkins of Norridgewock. The funeral
ceremonies will be held from the
Huckins home on Main street probably
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
AIRpLANE SCOUT
CIRCLES BATH

Bath, Me, Sept. 16.-Bath IS Alarm
ported Saturday that Friday night, at
different times between $50 P. NJ and
a. NJ, mystery airplane was scout
ing over the city. The Bath Iron
Works is building a fleet of torpedo
boat destroyers and the Texas Co, is
building cargo carriers which may be
taken by the United States govern
ment. All along the Kennebec at this
point are scattered busy shipyards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Murphy,
awakened from sleep by the purring
of an airplane motor, watched the
skies, and at midnight made out the
lines of a big sky cruiser carrying a
white tail light. 1t held a swift pace,
but circled over the Iron Works prop
erty twice, thence darting across the
Kennebec to the northeast toward
Wiscasset and the coast
The three families told much the
same story, except that one family
could only hear the airplane's motor
and failed to make out its lines.
1t is said an airplane scouting
through this territory at night has
been seen by Bath folks twice before
Each time the scare was reduced nv
persons who claimed the plane belong
ed to the government and was being
tested.
Any such theory in the present in
stance seems to be discounted by the
denial Of the naval reserve station
here that the government, so far as n
knew, has any hydroplane or airplane
detailed or expected on the stretch
over which the station maintains a pa-
troll by motor cruisers. There was
much activity at the station Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
ONE-TH|RD NORWAY'S
FLEET HAS Been SUNK

Philadelphia, Sept. IGNORE than
one-third Of Norways commercial
feet has been destroyed by Germany,
and present prospects indicate that II
the present situation continues long
the remainder will be sent to the
bottom, according to DIR. Fridtjof
hansen Of the Norwegian mission now
IN this country.
He was one Of the principal speak
ers at Friday nights session Of the
national conference on the worlds food
supply being held here under the aus
pieces Of the American Academy of Po-
litical and Social Science.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
COLORED CYCuIST WINS
"0LD TIMERS" RACE

Newark. n. j., Sept. 1s.-"Major" Tay-
lor the famous colored bicyclist of Wor-
cester, Mass, won a mile "old-timers"
race here today, competing against riders
who we're stars Is and 20 years ago. Tay-
lor defeated Arthur Ross of Harrison, n.
j., and John NJ. Chapman Of Atlanta, Ga,
two CORNER pace followers. and Howard
Freeman of Portland, Ore, who was a
crack Splinter % years ago.
The other oId-timers in the race were:
Nat Butler, Alex Mclean and Bill Tenz-
Ter Of Boston; Walter Bard Gett, Buffalo:
Sam Brock, Long Island City, and Victor
Hesse and Ed Blauvelt, Newark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
Giants and White Sox Gain
on Margins During Week

Wednesday. |ew York's opposition
was not so strong and the American
runners-up won two out of three
games. Cleveland increased its lead
over Detroit and gained on the Red
Sox by winning four out Of six, two
of the victories being over Detroit and
two over ST. Louis. Against the Tigers
today. the Indians were triumphant by
s to 4. Although it had the best week
since the frat of August by winning
five out of eight. New York was tied
for fifth place on Saturday by Wash
ington. which had five victories, two
defeats and one tie for it's weeks work
Philadelphia in the seven games it lost
was able to score no more than one
run in any contest and three Of its
defeats were shutouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
FIVE IN CHARGE
STATE AFFAIRS

Petrograd, Sept. ls-The p-ovi'.
ional government tods snnolnced
ath all the affairs OF pate had been
entrusted to Ave members OF the cab
met. The following Official comnuni'
cation WAS issued.
Pending the desnite constitution o.
cabinet. and In view OF the exuaoi
binary circumstances, all aratr' 81
state have been entrusted 10 Mr ker'
ensky. premier: NJ. Teestchenko, Mn
lister of foreign anait Gen. Vefs'
hovsky. minister of vat, Admiral VET
dervskf. minister 81 rsar,ns, snt ~
Nikitin, minister Of T>rs and 90
graphs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

Friends here will be interested to
learn of the marriage Of Lieut. Merton
Pierce. a dentist now engaged IN mill
tary service, to Miss Kennedy OF
Pennington. The groom is the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Pierce and for
merly lived in this village.
Several fine specimens of young stock
arrived here Saturday forenoon, being the
nroperty of Periey Withee of East Mad-'
ison which had been shown at the wa
teryille fair In the lot were four excei-
lent calves. Prizes were awarded which
included the first in the four-animal class
and the Cd. Sd and 18th in the senior bull
class. While there one of the animals
WAS sold to f, NJ. Brown of Boston. Mr..
withee plans to exhibit part OF his nero
at the Skowhegan fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Savoie, VINO nave
lately lived on North avenue but VINO
FOR some time lived on farm between
here and Canaan, are to leave next week
for Gorham, n. H.. where Mr.. Savoie IN
tends to establish himself In the grocery
brsiness. Master Stevie Sullivan, VINO
has been staying at the Savoie home. iert
here Saturday for Gorham.
Mrs. Scott Gilman and daughter L'nn1e
Edith left Saturday morning to visit IN
waterville for a time.
carl Withee of Watertown, Mass, VINO
has been visiting his parents Mr.. ana
Mrs Gilmore Withee. returned to Water
town. Saturday. His wife and child Will
vain for a longer visit in Skowhegan.
The members of the Snowbound" Ciun
arnoon by Mrs. c. Davis Miller OF Elm
street. There was full attendance ana
a very delicious dinner was served our
ing the early evening.
Miss Marion Lord leaves Tuesday to
begin her duties at Wheaton College.
Mrs. Mont Russell, who has been moved
h.,L from a Lewiston hospital to her
home on the East Madison road. remains
very seriously i'll, Saturday being report
ed as no better.
A harm some 45x35 owned by Will Lam
ger and situated on his farm between
here and Madison on the electric car line.
was burned Saturday morning. There
was no stock in the structure at the time
hut a large quantity Of hay was stored
there, also various farming tools. All of
the latter we're reported as ruined. The
house, which is located some distance
from the barn, did not burn. There was
an insurance OF $500.
Rev Eta G. Tracy has arrived home
from Woodfords. where she has been
patient for over two months at St. Bar
nabac hospital. She is somewhat i'm
proved although being still confined to
her room.
Fifteen people only attended the special
meeting Of the Somerset Progressive Dali
rymen's League which was held Friday
evening in the municipal court room. The
president, L. G. Trafton. presided, and e.
N. Bolan Of Boston, formerly professor
at the University Of Maine, was the
speaker. His topic was. Feeds and Feed
mg. He maintained that the farmers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

Competent representation and vigor-
Gus advertising campaigns will be
needed to develop a demand for
American goods in Russia at the end
of the war. Merchandise from this
country is popular in Odessa. Shoes
are badly needed at the present time,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

Earned runs, Single men S. Mar
ried men 3. Two base hits. Orff, Ward
we'll, Ivory, varnum. Stolen bases,
Stafford, Wardwell, Pierce, Orff, Gould.
Morneau 8, r. Jordan, Glazier. Struck
out, by Wardwell Z; by Gould 8, Dou-
BILE plays, Giazier and varnum. Base
on balls. by Wardwell 2 (Varnum. Gla-
zier): by Gould (Safford). Umpire,
Cole and McGouldrick. Time, lao. At
tendance, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
Shower to Miss Harr;.

several young ladies gathered at
the nome OF Miss Evelyn Merrill Fri.
Jay evening ostensibly to attend a
CLASS reunion, but in reality to tender
sift shower to Miss Faith Harris
whose engagement to Rev. Theodora
Haioert Wilson of Olvet, Mich. vas
recently announced 1t is not undar0
stood that the wedding is 10 taka
pace for some time to come . : Mo-
Harris is resuming her studies ar 49,
Holyoke College this week WIG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
DECLARATION MAY
give MORE POWER
Washington. Sept 16 = Premier
kerensky's provisional government, BY
declaring Russia a republic and the
government a republican institution
may clothe itself with power il has
lacked heretofore.


That Russia eventually would adopt
republican form of government has
been generally assumed and was pre-
dicted confidently by the American
mission to Russia Kerensky's proc
lamation caused some surprise here,
coming at this time. however. Close
observers of Russian revolutionary
politics believe it was prompted by a
desire to reassure the Radical Socialist
element Of the workmen's and Sol
diers' organizations that the formal
organization Of a republican govern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

Cuba's sugar production this year
will amount to 100000 tons, which
figure equals last years record pro-
duction. This is considered excep-
t1eaal becauss Of the Door quality Of
the cane and the losses due to the
revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
Prince. Dutton

Friends NJ Miss Nena T Dutton and
owen l.. Prince will he interested to
know that the above couple were mar
ried SEPT. l. at Westheld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

The Auburn District board ha. issued
permits for two of the registered men
to 90 to Canada to college They will
go to Montreal. They are Edouard Ma
deau and Frederick Carpenter, both OF
Second street, Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
SKOWHECAN NEWS

No More Men Examined for Military Service for the Pres
ent-About SIG Realized Food Sae-Mrs. ]. P. Oak
Enertans Friends Aucon-Sudden Death of Mrs. Maria
NJ Knowlen-Langer Barn Burned Saturday Mornng-Fu
Services for Corporal ilam A. Cockburn-S
Town Meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

New York, Sept ls-The league
leaders and probable contenders in the
annual worlds series. the New York
Nationals and the Chicago Americans.
increased aeir respective margins Of
safety the past week. Neither team.
however has yet succeeded in making
absolutely certain the championship in
its organization. but Boston played
better ball last week than the runners
up who showed no improvement over
the previous week. The leaders this
week begin the final intersectional
contests.
Giants Successful Week
Four double headers in as many
DAYS the first part of the week was
the lot Of the National League lead
ers and they own five of the eight
ames. Against Brooklyn in three of
the double ! Ills New York won four
games and lost two. The double head
er with Boston was divided. but the
Giants made UP for this by defeating
the Braves Friday and Saturday. 1t
was the most successful week New
York has had since mid-August
Philadelphia did not make much
progress toward catching up with the
Giant. Mordns men winning only
four out Of seven. Playing five games
with Boston in three days, Philadel-
phia won three evening up with the
Braves on the seasons work. After
dividing two games on Thursday with
Brooklyn. the Philadelphia were idle
ire remainder of the week.
None If the other teams in the Ma
,ional league. except Chicago won a
majority NJ IT'S games the past week.
As result. Chicago went into fourth
place ahead Of Cincinnati Today Chi
cAgo lost 10 So. Louis. and Cincinnati,
BY taking two from Pittsburgh. re-
gained four' place.
White Sox Eight in Lead
Boston. by winning three. losing
three and tieing one. failed to keep up
with Chicago. and its chances of over
taking the White Sox grew DINNER
The latter are now eight games in the
lead Against Washington the Red
Sox won one and lost two. in addition
TO PLAYING a ls-inning / to tie on
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Observation-Disclosures

on EXCHANGE FOR STOCK OR
farm tools horse cheap. wgt. about 1900
! No I sharpiee separator. Airedale pup
pies. e. J. Bragan. r. F. D. S. Hallowell
Tel. ISM sepl1dSt
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The Proclamation

General Korniloffs rehellkn Ia,
been quelled. But great Ia T. cor.
fusion caused thereby and ash gr.a,
is the dancer threatening the fate n,
the fatherland and its freedot
Holding IL necessary 20 put A. end
to the external indeiniteness HI ,hs
states organization. rememhets tho
unanimous and rapturous appt,rl ~
the republic expressed AZ the tr,cov
state conference. the pro,isiOrh GOV.
ernemnt declared that the ts,u.
tional organization acknoniete :,
which the Russian state Is rus IL 4.
republican organization and II hereby
proc laims the Russian repphi
Minister and President kERfSKy
Minister Of Justice NAROtDNl "
The title Minister and Pltdent'
affixed to Pre- 1ier I<crersky sigma.
ture to the proclamation prohtlv 70.
fers to his position as prcSidc1 n Tho
ministry. rather than " The bubble