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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12

The Maine Senate and House have
Joined in extending invitation to Hon.
William Widgery Thomas of Portland,
diplomat and colonizer. to address the
Legislature, the Governor and Council
and friends on the evening of January
II. Mr. Thomas is a remarkable man
of renowned career and his address on
COLONIZATION" should be Of more than
passing interest.
William Widgery Thomas, diplomat,
colonizer, author, was born at Portland,
Maine. August %. 1889. He is the son of
William Widgery and Elizabeth White
(Goddard) Thomas, brother of General
Henry Goddard Thomas, L. S. Army,
grandson of Elias and Elizabeth ovid
gery) Thomas. and Of Henry and Eliza
Payson) Goddard, and a descendant in
the ninth generation Of George Cleeve,
who founded Portland in 1852, and be-
came deputy president of the ancient
province of Ligonia, subsequently in
cluded within the borders of the State
of Maine William Widgery Thomas.
senior was mayor of Portland 1912,
and HIS father. Elias Thomas, was
treasurer OF Maine for seven years from
1873 On the maternal side the subject
of this sketch is descended from Dr..
Jolxl Goddard of New Hampshire. who
declined n United States senatOrship.
MIR. Thomas, the younger, graduated
at Bowdoin College with the highest
once began reading law at Portland but
In April, 1862 left his studies, and as l. ;.
bearer of dispatches carried treaty to
Turkey. Here he became vice-consui-
general at Constantnople; was subses
ouently acting consul at Galatz, Moida-
via, and before the close or the year was
amounted by President Lincoln one Oh
the 30 war consuls' of the United
states and sent to Gothenburg, sweden
Altar nearly three years service ne re-
s,,red this office and returned to Ameri-
ca in December. 1865. For ms services
nc CONSUL he received from secretary
william II. Seward 'the speciai 'naiihS
of the Department of State
Mr. Thomas now completed his iesai
...,,a;.s at Harvard University, was ad-
,,,;ttsd to the Maine Bar in 1865 ana at
once won distinction as an advocate
During his residence in sweden M
Thomas acquired the Swedish language
ord became familiar with the history
manners and customs of the people. be
I,eveins that if Swedes could be indueea
to settle in Maine they wouio pe u
advantage in helping develop the o'a'e'
he pers.stently advocated swedish 'iiihii-
grafton to Maine. AT this time .'eie
were practically no Swedes in the state
Early in 1869 he was appointed one OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12

Patterson as deputy secretary. Miss
Grace Walton. as deputy grand treas
urer; Miss Israel Linn as deputy grand
chaplain; Mrs Catie Murch. deputy
grand inside guardian. Mrs Lizzie Ciary.
deputy grand outside guardian Miss
Louise bennett acted as pianist. The
officers follow: Noble grand. Mrs Char
lotte POttle; vice grand. Mrs Mildred
G. Neal. recording secretary. Mrs Annie
*. Adams; financial secretary. Mrs. Enc
NJ. Harrison. treasurer. Mrs. Ahbie Cook
The appointed officers installed were
Warden. Miss Eta whitehead, conduc-
tor. Mrs Rena white. chaplain. Mr.
Esther Hartshorn. right supporter Of no.
bic grand. Miss Grace Walton: left sup.
porter Of noble grand Miss Ruth Ma
comber; right supporter Of vice grand
Miss Phoebe Cross. left supporter 81
vice grand Miss Lucina Ide. inside
guardian. Miss Sara Preston. outside
guardian, Eugene L. Cook The lnstalia
ton exercises were interspersed bv SEE
lections by McKeen's orchestra and
vocal solo by Miss katherine r. Brisr
each number of which was heartily en-
cored. 4 delicious banquet was SERVED
al 8 o'clock by the gentlemen OF tho
lodge. the committee Including samuei
Adams. william X. Keene. Albert Ola
rey. L1lwin s Bowker. Thomas r.. Bow
ker, Elbridge s. Pitcher. Harry and Fred
Townsend. Charles sherman. Melvin o
Dickey, ]. x. bennett, r. I. Cook and
Wilbur Macomber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12

cles to Harper's Monthly, the Cosmo-
politan, and other magazines and
periodicals both in America and Swe-
den. His greatest literary work. how
ever. is Sweden and the Swedes," a
richly Illustrated volume of $50 pages,
published in 1892 in both America and
Sweden, in both the English and
Swedish languages. This book has
met with a fattering reception and
large sales on both sides of the Allan
tic and is characterized by the Swedish
press as THE most correct and at the
same time the most genial description
of Sweden and its people ever pub
lished in any language"
OF Mr.. Thomas it has with truth
been said that no other native Ameri-
can ever acquired so intimate knowl-
edge of Sweden and the Swedes. none
ever accomplished SO much by both
tongue end pen in making Sweden
and the Swedes known and honored
throughout America, and none is more
widely known or more highly respect
ca by the Swedes in both the old world
and the new.
The honorary degree Of Ii. ID. was
conferred upon him by Bethany Col
lego in 1901 and by Bowdoin in 1913.
Mrs. Thomas died at Stockholm, Jan.
81, 1912, universally loved and re
spectCd, The Swedish Royalties sent
special representatives 10 her funeral.
Three years afterwards, on June 2,
1915, Mr. Thomas married Mrs. Alma
Tornebladh, the younger sister OF his
first wife. Mr.. Thomas has had two
children by his first marriage; William
WidSery Thomas 3rd, died in infancy,
and Oscar Percival Thomas, born Aug.
10, 1859, within the American legation
at Stockholm, and now G9l6) stu
dent al the university Of that city
Mr. Thomas is q corresponding
member of the Royal Swedish Acad-
erny for Literature, History and Antiq-
uties: member Of the Swedish so
ciety for Anthropology and Geography,
the Phi Beta Kappa Society, Maine
Historical Society, Portland Frater-
nifty Club, "Idun,' Swedish Literary
Society. H. NJ. Kings Gustaf's Shoot
ing Club, "Nya Sallskapet," a Stock
holm gentlemen's club, Royal Swedish
Yacht Club and one OF the founders
OF the Portland Yacht Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
The Village Blacksmith

Everybody knows him, and every
body likes him. He's fine fellow,
with hard hand. big arm and a
mighty chest. AS strong as he is, he
will tell you that he isn't much good
when his stomach goes back on him.
So long as he can eat well, he can
work hard and long, but when his
stomach is sick he doesn't feel like
standing at his anvil. Many strong
men have found Il. F." Atwood's
Medicine a great help in keeping the
stomach we'll 1t acts very promptly
on the digestive organs, the liver and
bowels, and keeps them regular and
healthy. When You feel out of sorts,
with little appetite, or suffer from a
sick headache, this reliable remedy
will soon make you feel better.
FREE.-On receipt Of . yellow outside wrap.
per with your opinion Of the medicine, we will
send one Of our Needle Books with good
assortment Of high grade needles, useful in
every family.
Il. F." Medicine Co Portland, Ne.
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@ Mt~ been conclusiveIy proven that
t.luzed troubles OF an infiammatory
Yf cong sted nature, disorders OF the
n,r,oIs digestive and seeretory sys-
tens ana other functional derangc-
nonNs receive the most prompt and
positive h'nort from Electro Magnet
lr administered understanding
.ti'u. al forms OF neuralgia.
.ntustu 81 joints and muscles,
.hago. paralysis spine disease and
r.Itr COMPLAINTS are especially
.ruIahIt iu Electric treatment. They
hatn durcd 10y sk.illd application
.,tIrftN after every other known
u- htd been exhausted IN vain.
nervous prostrati0u. brain flag,
. hu"-- of the cilculatory system,
A. Hrti insomnia and similar troubles
h7NinE their origin in one common
., ,Npcricncc immediate relief and
p,uuu.ut cure from electro magnetic
i,nts They are ailments that
1i.iuo cannot reach
rNr painless reduction of abnormal
.,th such as ftroid and granular
ruipl. Eo.tre. etc. can be performed
' D'rrtlcal methods. where formerly
painful unsatisfactory. uncertain
Irl dangerous remedy was the sur
uus knf,
Nuu are suffering from any chronic
nh nA~,. 40 matter from what cause
n.ur and earnestly desire to get
II. treatment that cures. go at once
l'tuf CaldwelPs office, AZ Grove
s..tt, and gee him personally, and if
uIre j. possible begin treatment
0lhout delay. Remember his offices
suited TO the most exclusive and
M upnsultation. strictly free and con-
Ht.utinI. Tuesday, Wednesday. Fri
..N and Saturday. Hours to ~ 4.
N to aud to Z. NJ.
..rtu-te-il
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Sick-headac1e!

Or. J. J. Caldwell says that this sscesd.
i itts usttessing disease does not shorten
lercrs from this affection are conde mn al =.
unoerao me periodical ATTACKS every fsv
wb,ch w. ,, they are forty years OF aSe. aitsr
nnaiis disappear entirely. Paiiistive msas.
urrs uHnhs the attack are all that n n nos
S Sue 90 sGRHast. while care In the diet NJ ~ |,
oa.en 90 prevented by taking two antt.
a anlnnia tAo!ets when the nrst sympt0ms
appear. ana one anti kamnta tablet every
TWO hCurs during the attach shorfers AZ.
eases the pain and brings rest and qufeA
Anti-kamnia tablets may be obtained N
al urnggists Ask for AK Tablets Tksy
quickly relieve all pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
BELFAST

The annual installation Of officers Of
Aurora Rebekah Lodge, ~ 70, occurrei
in odd Fellows hall, Tuesday evening
The Installing officers were Mrs. Cora J.
Bowker of Belfast, district deputy presi-
dent. and Mrs Gertrude p. Bowker OF
Belfast. deputy grand marshal. each Of
whom are serving their second term.
The work Of installing was beautifniiy
done, each having her part perfect. Inc
grand officers were assisted in installing
by the following past grands OF Aurora
Lodge Mrs Annie bennett. who acted
as deputy grand warden: Mrs Annie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12

ENECtTRIN NOTICE The sub
ribcr hereby gives notice that she has
teen duly appointed EXecutrix of the will
~ Charles :. Pratt, late of Waterville in
the County OF kennebec, deceased, and
given bonds as the law directs All per-
sons having demands against the estate
~ said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement. and all indebted
hereto are requested to make payment
Immediately.
LIZZIE NJ. PRATT. Waterville. Me.
neremher ~. 1919. decg9. tri.3
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EXECtTRIX' NOTICE. The sub
scrihrr hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed Executrix of the
will OF RehcccR f.. Merrill, late OF Oak
land In the County of kennebec. de-
,ensed. and given bonds as the law di-
reefs Al persons having demands
against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settle
uent and MI indebted thereto are re-
Guestrd TO make payment Immediately
GRACE NJ kIMBAIL, Waltham Mass
HENRY l.. HUNTON. Oakland. Me.
Agent.
n.r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
Hays Cocoanut
Oil Shampoo

rich emulsion of purest Cochin oil Of cocoanuts.
It is the very latest and improved shampoo, espec-
ally prepared for the hair Perfectly antiseptic and
will not make the hair brittle. Nor will it dry out
the natural oils of the hair, no matter how often
used A wealth of soft, foamy lather is quickly
worked up with small amount Of the cocoanut
oil. After rinsing the hair dries quickly and is
surprisingly light and fluffy and clean. Dandruf
and dirt disappear, and the luxuriant growth of
hair is wonderfully encouraged. Fifty cents
bottle at your dealers. Ask him for interesting
booklet on care of the hair, or send to Philo Hay
Co., Newark, N. ].
At best dealers in your town
Each bottle bears the Phito Hay signature
Be sure to get the genuine your money
wiW be refunded if it is not satisfactory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12

.NECItTDR'S NOTICE. The sub
- riher hereby gives notice that he has
rn duly appointed Executor of the will
Martha N randall late of Augusta
"A the County of kennebec deceased. and
LtNeu boEds - the law directs All per-
ouS having demands against the estate
n sand dcCeased are desired to present
Va. Same FOR settlement, and all indebted
eretu are requested to make payment
Immediately
EUGENE " RANDALL. Augusta, Me.
DECEMBER ~. 1916 dec29. fri ,3t
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ENECJTDR'S NOTICE. The sub
riher hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed Executor of the will
M J. Philippe Drinkwine. late of Wayne
o. the County OF Kennebec. deceased. and
gwen bonds as the law directs. All per
sons having demands against the estate
~ said deceased are desired to present
The same for settlement, and all indebte
thereto are requested TO make payment
immediately.
CHARLES H. BARKER. Wayne. Me.
December ~. 1916 dec29 fri 81
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Gt'ARnIANS NOTICE. The sub
riher hereby gives notice that he has
Uprn duly appointed guardian of Emma
W TAYLOR OF Albion in the County of
kenuebec. and given bonds as the law
Directs.
OSCAR y. BRAGG. Albion. Me.
rpr.u,her % 1915 dec9Q fri Ct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12

The Inward Effects Of humofs are
worse than the outward. They endanEsr
the whole system. Hoods Sareapariiia
eradicates all humors. cures all their In
Alternative and tonic. whose merit has
been everywhere established-A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
CONSULTATION FREE FOR ONE
WEEK.
engage Your Treatme nj Nav

His system of treatment OF Electric
ity and Magnetism is one of the great
Is, discoveries of the age. 1t makes
blood It kills germs that cause disease
4 vitalizes. invigorates and purifies
Hence the weak and diseased become
strong, and paralyzed limbs and shriv-
eled parts take on new life. and all ner
,ous diseases yield to its wondrous
power
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12

British governments announcement
that offers would no longer be re-
ceived for per cent. exchequer bonds
is taken to indicate imminence Of new
lnan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
Resinol Surely
Heals Sick Skins

When you know physicians have pre-
scribed Resinol for over 20 years in the
treatment of eczema and other itching,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
The Secret
Beautiful Hair

The new method Of having beauti-
ful hair is simply to have healthy
hair. Keep the scalp clean and free
from dandruff, dirt and excess oils.
Stimulate the hair cells. Make your
hair lustrous and light--fuffy, glossy,
and easy to arrange. You can be
sure of doing this by using
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
Wonderful Cures
By Electricity
43 Grove Street
43 Grove Street

with Single Application Prof. caId.
we'll Can Infuse New Strength Into
Your Veins. This Trial Treatment
He Is Willing to Give Free,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12

burning unsightly skin
erurtions, and have
written thousands of
reports saying: ut is
my regular prescription
Tor itching" "Resinol
mas produced brilliant
results" The result 1t
gave was maryelous in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12

Use Resinol Soap regularly and you
Will be astonished to find how quickly
u soothes and cleanses the pores, and
ieaves the complexion clear and fresh.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-24
FIFTEEN DIE
[Continued From Page One.l

Yer and l we're in an automobile slight
ly behind Them" said Desk Sergeant
Wilson. "At the corner of San Felipe
and Wilson, we suddenly met them
there must have been at least fifty of
them.
They opened fire without warning
and Patton was shot through the arm
and Longs horse was killed The Off
GERS threw themselves to the ground
and opened FIRE. Then the negroes
lodged around the corner and when
Rufe Daniels went around the corner
they opened fire on him
''He killed one negro but they shot
him several times as he lay on the
ground. He took to cover and re-
turned the FIRE. Moody's leg was
broken. Patton was shot through the
leg and l got slight wound in the
leg"
G Company, Sth Illinois Infantry was
not involved in the trouble in any way
They were kept in their camp by their
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-24

officers and not one OF them was seen
on the camp streets.
Congressman ]. H. Eagle Of Texas,
listened to all the reports which came
in and today sent this telegram:
Secretary Of War, Washington D.
G. Houston Texas, midnight, Thurs
day, Aug. 23.-As congressman from
this district I report death and wound
Ing of several persons, result Of send
ing negro soldiers here. Without
stating who is to blame, it is clearly
race riot and is tragedy sufficient
to compel the statement that it is a
tragic blunder to send negro troops
to southern camps. l protest vigor
ously against the Illinois negro sol
diers ordered to Houston being sent
By all means order them to northern
training camps and promptly order
the negro troops who are already here
sent elsewhere. (SignedD Joe H
Eagle
AS the result of the rioting Houston
and its environs are today under mar
tial law with Brigadier-General John
A. Hulen in command. This action
was taken by Governor Ferguson up
on request OF Acting Mayor Moody
about 1880 this morning, and later
was followed by an order by Major
General James Parker naming Gen
eral Hulen as the officer in command
General Hulen at once gave orders
for the dispensing of crowds who still
thronged the streets at that hour
for the prompt arrest of such Of the
negro soldiers as were not in camp un-
der guard, and for the closing Of all
saloons and drinking places, until
such time as he may direct.
c. W. Hail was shot at repeatedly
as he lay prone with a wounded po-
iceman at his side. The officer was
shot second time but Hail was only
burned by bullet across his back.
Il saw one policeman drop and a
mounted officers horse fall" said
Hail. Being unarmed, I got behind
the car and then lodged to the
shadow of building of the corner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-24

The negroes deliberately shot down
every white man in sight. Then they
came on up the street toward us
They were walking and shooting cool
ly and with deliberation, hating to
take aim
Hid In Shadow
I'VE fattened ourselves on the
ground next to the building in the
shadow. When they spied us, they
halted. l heard the bolts Of the
rifles click back and decided that we
were both dead men.
"rhey must have fired a hundred
shots at us. One bullet just grazed
my back, burning me painfully. They
went on, leaving us for dead.
When they had gone on we found
a stalled car on the sidewalk In it
were two dead men, an army officer
and policeman"
Major Snow, commanding the bat
talon of negroes stated that the bitter
feeling among men of his command
had been increasing since they were
sent here from Deming, N. NJ, three
weeks ago. He said:
Thursday morning a Houston 20
lice officer arrested a negro woman
and in doing so, / am informed, slap
ped her face. A soldier of the twenty.
fourth, who had been drinking, remon.
Strated with the patrolman for what
he considered mis- unnecessary VOL
ence in striking her. The officer be
gan beating the soldier with his pistol
The mans face and head were bad
ly cut by the pistol butt. He was ar
rested by the same officer and taken
to the station where he is now held.
Corporal Asked About it.
Thursday afternoon, according to
reports made to me by Corporal Balti
more of my military police force, q
soldier of my command was arrested
by an officer. Corporal Baltimore
who was nearby wearing his military
police badge asked the policeman
purely for information, he says, why
the man was arrested.
The policeman told him it was
none of his business. He then, Cor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-24
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
Corrected Daily b. Eggemeyers)
SELLING PRICES
Vegetables.

Beets, sc a bunch; green corn, Csc
per doz.; carrots. SC; green beans, 10c
per ID; wax beans, 10c per ID; head
lettuce, soc per h.; cauliflower, 15c,
20, 25c; Michigan celery, sc bunch;
or 3 for 10c; cabbage, 2 to &C per
pound; cucumbers, SC; curly lettuce,
15c per pound; dry onions, sc per h.;
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-24
BRIEFS
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

State of Indiana, Wayne County SIS.
Estate of James NJ. Houts, deceased
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed by the
Wayne Circuit Court Administrative
of the estate of James NJ. Houts, de-
ceased. late of Wayne County, Indi-
ana. Said estate is supposed to be
solvent.
LUCY j. HOUTS,
aug. 24-31-sept.7 Administrative.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-24
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-Closing quo.
quotations on the New York Stock Elk
change follow:
American Can, 433a.
American Locomotive, 81.
American Beet Sugar. s6A.
American Smelter, extra div) 995s
Anaconda, 74R.
Atchison, 98h.
Bethlehem Steel, Ill bid.
Canadian Pacific, 1925.
Chesapeake G. Ohio, SO,
Great Northern Preferred, 1857.
Lehigh Valley, 613s.
New York Central. S32.
Northern Pacific, 102.
Southern Pacific, 94as.
Pennsylvania, 52A.
U. S. Steel, common, 1211s.
U. S. Steel Preferred, 117b.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-24

out, used further abusive language to
him and struck him twice more with
the pistol
When the men in camp heard of
these occurrences Thursday afternoon
it excited them greatly and they made
open threats Of retaliation"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-24

poral Baltimore and the arrested sol
the head with ais pistol butt. Corpor-
al Baltimore ran up tae street, the po-
liceman firing at him as he fled. He
took refuge in a house under a bed.
The policeman followed, dragged him
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-24

CINCINNATI, O., Aug. 24.--Butter,
Creamery, white milk extra, 4213c;
centralized extra, 40c; do firsts 361ac;
do seconds, 33hc; dairy fancy, SIC;
packing stock, No. /, SAC; No. 2, 29c.
Eggs-Prime first loss off SIC; firsts
35hc; ordinary firsts, 321sc; seconds.
CSC
Poultry--Broilers, 2 lbs. and over,
PIC; do under lbs. 23c; ROSTERS,
15c, hens, 4 lbs, and over 22c; under
3h lbs, 22c; hen turkeys lbs and over
10, toms 10 lbs. and over 10, culls SC,
white ducks lbs and over 16c, do
under lbs lac, colored lac. spring
ducks lbs. and over 19c, geese choice
full feather 12c, do medium loo.
guineas 81 per dozen.
Potatoes-Georgia Triumphs, $500
0525 per bbl.; Virginia, $5.OO@5.25;
Eastern Cobblers, S5.00@5.25; home
grown and Louisville, $5.0O@5.25.
Onions - Home grown, $1.OO@1.5 so
per bushel.
Cabbage - Home grown. 75c@1.00
per Dbl.
manifestations grown, $1.50@1.75
per bushel.