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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03

will be more than pleased to have
such a demonstration made.
Il did not, become Interested in the
property until 1911 and before that
period and since then. the operations
of the road have been under the
charge of Colonel r. NJ. r. Talcott.
who has rendered most faithful. eff
cient and economical service to the
stockholders and bondholders, and
any charges by the citizens or the
counties or their attorney that there
has been any extravagant operation
durino the past ten years are wholly
unfounded In fact.
Il think pretty much every one
recognized the ability of some lawyers
to conceal the real facts with multi
'tude of words and sophisticated rea-
sonings. In law what plea SO tainted
and corrupt, but seasoned with a
gracious voice obscures the show of
Ievil?'
Il should very much like to see the
citizens of the counties buy the rail-
road at the attractive price which we
have offered It to them and continue
the operation of the railroad, but as
the trustee and official of the Tide
water and Western railroad, ! have
no right to take the money of the
Ibondholders and stakeholder and
operate the road a loss and at a
heavy cost to the security holders for
the sole benefit OF the citizens of the
counties who are not responsible for
ANY OF the deficits incurred
Explains Situation.
1.-THE general public, 1t think. does
not comprehend the situation. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03

lSa5,900 a year. and pay per cent
ION our bonds and stocks. the road
sould be continued in operation indeh-
|nitely. and possibly happily. Certam-
|ly we would be willing to take the
trouble to continue it. But when we
get to the point where we cannot Pay
for fuel or labor, to say nothing OF
|betterments and maintenance. we
would be glad to have Chairman Gar
nett suggest to us who Is to pay this
money. We hardly thing even Chair
man Garnett would contend that the
has the power to invade
our pockets or safes and take from
them the currency with which to meet
these demands. So we would be glad
to have him apply his massive brain
and abilities to solve this problem, in
suggesting to us a plan to continue
the operation OF plant with large
annual deficit. and no credit.
When artificial pressure Is applied
by the government 70 injure any great
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03

development of the use OF automo-
biles; the Improvement Of the dirt
roads, the building Of James river
bridge, enabling the people in the ter
ritory formerly tributary to US 10
reach the standard guagc 70 lds.
I'VE might have survived this II the
federal and state commissioners had
permitted other natural and needed
developments to take their natural
course. As 1t Is, however. the stand
ard guage roads have been prevented
by the restrictions put upon them by
the state and national governments.
and the}labor unions, and other causes.
from providing themselves. ut reason
able prices, with the equipment nee
essary for the handling of increas-
Ing tonnage. The consequence Is that
the prices of coal have been jr.crcased
tremendously. even when IT was pos
sible to get coal at all. At The pres
ent prices our fuel cost, IL We con-
tinusd to operate, would be increased
possible $4,000 per year, which would
make our deficit $4,000 instead OF
$4,000 as it actually was. The ques-
ton is: Who is to pay this? II those
citizens who would be injured BY the
dissolution Of the road, or IL the state
or counties are willing to put up tins
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03

Tidewater and Western railroad is a
narrow guage line. and at few, IL any
pointE Is further than fifteen miles
from one of the standard guage roads,
including the Chesapeake and Ohio.
southern railway, Norfolk and West
ern railroad. Atlantic Coast Line rail-
way and Seaboard Air Line railway.
and. of course. IL the shipper can load
his goods on q standard guage road
even, at higher rate, and a little
more expense OF hauling, he always
seeks the standard guage road. and
thereby avoids the transfer of freight.
Some citizens have suggested that
we receive an Increase in freight
rates. Should this be granted and
the rates put materially higher the
very thing that Is expected to work
out our salvation would work our
ruin. for the reason that the higher
rates granted to us would drive the
shippers to the standard guago,
which would carry goods at a cheaper
rate.
Weakened by Developments.
The truth is. this road is an old
one, and has been weakened by sew
eral natural and unavoidable develop
ments, the building of new roads, en-
tering and crossing its territory. tho
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03
MEDICAL COLLEGE IS
CLOSING ITS h6ST
SUCCESSFUL YEAR
UUsDAY CLOSES WITH
WAR SUBJECT SYMPOSIUM
olpaOmae to Graduating Class Num-
u herring ii2. VIII BE Presented
s 1nss<say Night BY Rev. DR. Edward
& NJ. CNhsch

IA With the largest class in the his
Harry OF the institute to receive
a1fpiomas. commencement exercises of
M Medical College Of Virginia began
aost night with the observance OF coll
aexe night, the exercises being held
~ Ire auditorium 81 tile John Mar
|nnAll High school, Tonight at SIS
Atclock the baccalaureate sermon viii,
- preached In the Broad Street
E19ethodist church by the Rev. Fred X.
nEhenAu1t, pastor or the church.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock
S4h9 board OF visitors viii meet and
441 annual meeting of the alumni So
5e3efy will be held tomorrow night in
MD college building, at Fourteenth
S&nd Marshall streets. at which the
2lFG6Ident OF the society. DR. A. /.
Ynes. OF Stanton, will make an add
ElfMne. After the meeting the mem
no will 60 10 the new building at
3Gelffh and Clay streets, where a
o6et luncheon will he served.
Tuesday Closing Day.
4 On Tuesday. the closing day of the
p9rctses, beginning at II O'Clock, and
ting until o'clock, &, symposium
fl1 be held in the new college build
eE. the subject being. WAR AS 1t
fects the Physician, the Dentist and
Aa Pharmacist" The speakers will
~ N. Quart Mcclure and DR.. A L.
10y, both OF whom have recently
&en com nissioned majors in the
6AIrai reserve corps Of the army;
Robert c. Bryan. who has seen
TTIe1 on the French front. and who
m has q commission IN the medical
94rve Of the army. DIR. ]. Fulmcr
lGht. DR. Giles r. Cook and DIR. J.
ogt1mer Hughes. all officers in the
1eGiniA national guard. and DR..
1G43ah Boland. medical officer at
)lod to the naval recruiting station
IA the City Auditorium on Tuesday
NJ the diplomas will be presented,
Or. Edward n. Caiisch. OF Beth
4bAh temple. will deliver the COM
cgneHt address Dr. Stuart Nc
M4&o. dean OF the Medical college.
pFeaept the diplomas to graduates
In college; DR.. J. r. Munroe. of
k90tte presenting the diplomas to
DGntors who will be given degrees
IN graduates of the North Car
M Medical college, which has now
discontinued.
those to receive diplomas, 1i2,
IN ID the largest number of gradu-
ZNK ESCOFden I'D the scn0O3. seven
A1il receive degrees in medicine
~ the North Carolina Medical coll
from which they were trans
4 70 the college here. twenty-five
ontai surgery. and twenty-eight
the department of pharmacy
tD1nalnder will be from similar
txnenf al the Medical College OF
njA. On Saturday morning the
3ete list Of graduates was printed
- Yirgfnian.
kNan members of the senior class
y MAdieai college have already
M training for surgeons in the
States navy. These were al
~ take their examinations in
and leave the college at that
hair diplomas will be award
fAem Tuesday just as though
3e6 remained for the full term
30fk done at the Medical COL
II 4Aa past year In declared to
~ 1lcst satisfactory character,
h1y pleasing to the college au-
In every department and
roop1ct II has been conducted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03

xnxx town har grown. the
" the retailer has also
n : sense. the money OF the
nssr hAs In part been spent
ase the prestige OF the re-
inc smaller the town the
~ u.
1900 4 retailer of this type
~ sore on your house for
6Geu, ana should let down his
~ Aell the goods. Suppose
&0N decide to throw yonr line
1 take on competing one
my contract arrangement he
y have with your house expires
~ n Dir account and you can't
- him, you are due for an in
HtAry change OF scene Even If
No not hold him, through nelp
IA BY the manufacturer, the in
~ u chAlked up against yo~ b,
41ea manager.
- may argue now that man
hA1 handled your prospective line
more or less success for soms
ri Will not give !. up If he can help
that's all wrong. Some other
viii do as much for him as
zen VIII, and the retaiier--who
ALLY has 4 certain amount OF in
&1cN on his own trade--always has
Uouneback with his customers that
E4hkeW your goods out because the
- were better. Price for price.
I'M can't be much difference TN
10y anyway. even II on your side.
4 0noe OF this kind. can you place
7 Foods as well with another re-
~ In that town? That is a oues-
- but in any event It may mean
~ Of work and money spent in
1ng through the buiiding-up pro-
IN again
IN Any and all cases Of This kind.
= Will be the goat. but you cant
80 your prospective employers ror
They are not in business for
~ health any more than we are to
M solely for the love of the job,
kn3r risks are very big. and they
NJ afford to experiment, It's a
~ OF making good or getting out.
y the hardest part is that the
lIor you stick before the finale
49, tho less you come back to the
rN1 trade with. Then. too. there
atN2ya the impression In the minds
Il &1hor manufacturers that II YOU
III sell consumer advertised goods
<Ant be very good. Think 1t
NJ Bill
NJ Bill didn't, hence this story.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03
prominent Visltors Expcctci.

Mr.. Leon Rice, q tenor solofst Of
international fame. and his accompan-
list, Mrs. Jennie Caesar ,Rice,i Of New
York, are expected to arrive In Rich
mond tomorrow to attend the mar
rage of Miss Anne Gertrude Temple
ton, which takes place at high noon
next Wednesday, at 207 East Frank
lin street, the home Of the brides
parents. Mr.. Rice will sing during
the, ceremony. which will be perform
ed by the father Of the groom, the
Rev. Dr. Hoileman. of North Car
DINA. The groom. Mr.. Harvey n.
Holleman, is in the city. stopping with
his best man. DR.. Carlisle jackson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03
Vuqnians Firing Line Wholesalers Manufacturers travelling Men

industry. the weakest inevitably mus
collapse FIRST, and II the pressure ic
lcontinued the stronger must succurnh
tinexorabie fact"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Ed. Phillips has returned from
Lewiston, where she received treatment
at the. hospital in that city.
John Julian. Charles Jakins, Lester
Rrownell and James Pollard have return
ed from Skowhegan
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Thomas and daugh-
tiers Muriel and Susie, and son Keith,
have returned to their home at Bangor
after passing several days with relatives
in town.
Mrs. Sylvester Quincy has returned
from Lewiston, where she visited friends,
Mrs. Lincoln Reed has gone to Temple
heights where she will visit friends.
The marriage intentions Of Miss Stan
ley Wilcox Of this town and Miss Gla-
dys Libby of st. Adams are on file at the
town clerks office.
Mrs. Maitland Walters. who has been
street. is much better.
Members Of the Twice Six Club went to
Messalonskee stream Tuesday afternoon
for picnic lunch.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fish OF Winslow
were in town Tuesday.
Miss Edith Wicher has returned to her
home at Everett Mass. after passing
several days with friends in town.
Miss Marion Bates is enjoying a two
weeks vacation from her duties at the
American Wooden Co. Office.
The marriage intentions Of Horace Ma
deau and Miss Eldora Pooler. both of
this town, are on file at the cle.s's office.
Miss Eleanor Davies has gone to Fits
field.
Mrs. Chester Harris has gone to Booth
bay Harbor for a short vacation.
Mrs. Florence Duran and daughter
Alice have returned from Lakewood,
where they visited friends.
Mrs. Scott McNeele has returned to
her home in Clinton after visiting rela-
tives in town.
Miss Hazel McAuley is enjoying a short
vacation from her duties at Files store
Miss Margaret Dacey Of Springfield,
Mass, is visiting friends in town.
Miss Grace Edgely has returned to her
home at Madison after visiting friends in
town.
Miss Doris circuit has gone to Rock
haven, where she will visit friends.
Miss Agnes Cummings has entered the
employ OF r. S. Holway as waitress
Judge Brazzell and daughter Sylvia
have returned from Columbia Falls,
where they visited relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
ARREST SUSPECT
STOCKTON SPRINGS

Stockton Springs Me. Aug. Dep
uty Sheriff Willard Berry Sunday
night arrested man who said that his
name was Alexander Shupe. The man
had been lettering about the railroad
station nearly all day. and was seen
studying a map OF Maine.
He said that he was an upholsterer
and in a bag were a few tools which
might be used in that trade. He claim
ed that he was horn in Russia but
didn't know whether he was a Russian
OF German. in his pocket was found
German almanac, which he said that he
bought in New York.
He was taken to Belfast Monday,
where Sheriff Frank Cushman recog-
nized him as a man wanted at Rock
land on charge Of breaking and en-
tering and the larceny OF a raincoat
He was turned over to a Rockland Of
fcer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
BELGRADE LAKES
Leak in Dam Between Great
and Long Lake Rep. edo.
A. Hill Purchases Lot Of Mrs.
John Organ.

The leak in the dam at the upper
end of the town, which burst last
Tuesday, has been temporarily repair
ed and the flow Of water from Great to
Long lake checked.
Considerable apprehension was felt
by the summer residents as well as
the toWnSpcople that the break would
cause the waters Of Great lake to sink
TO a new low level, making boating
extremely hazardous. An inyestiga ton
Of the cause Of the leak has been con-
Quoted and Deputy Sheriff James Teb-
belts has decided that no malicious
hands We're concerned. Part Of the
boards had rotted away and the pres
sure of the water did the rest
The water level of Great lake has
gone down to some extent, but is not
below normal for this time Of year ow
ing to the heavy rainfall Of this spring.
A real estate deal Of great interest
was closed last week. when Mrs. John
Organ of Boston sold the middle pas
ture at the junction of the East and
West roads. to C. A. Hill, owner of the
Hotel Belgrade. The pasture has been
neglected in recent years and the over
grown shrubbery has long been an
eyesore in contrast to the well-groom-
cd golf course Of the hotel directly OPP
posite Mr.. Hill expects to improve
the property and is considering a plan
to cut road through the field TO the
hotel.
Miss Katherine Adams Of Newton
willie. Mass, A sophomore at Smith col
rrtr vol nf
Newton high school, Is at Camp Tao
onett. Miss Ada Whitemore, also OF
Newtonville, is a summer visitor at the
camp also.
Camp Abena girls will be interested
to learn of the engagement just IN
nounced of Miss Florence Beebe.
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Henry War
rem Beebe Of Upper Montclair. \. j.,
to Robert Wetheree Boyden of New
ton"ille, Mass. Mr.. Boyden was an in
structor at the camp last summer and
Miss Reebe is a graduate of Welles-
ley college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell E. Nash OF
Wollaston. Mass. are stopping at D.
c. Kelley's cottage.
r. l.. Clark of Clarkscroft has gone
to Newfoundland on a business trip.
The Rev. Perkins and family Of
Portland are stopping at one OF the
cottages on Hersum's Point.
Miss Fanny Palmer of Dorchester is
stopping at Ballou's cottage.
Leonard Frink Of Roxbury, Mass.
his sister. Mrs. Cottrell and mother
are at Hazelwood on Long lake fo-
another season.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Sackett and son
Ray Of East Orange. y. J.. have re-
turned to their home after a months
stay here.
Henry L. Marsh Of Rochester. y. Y.
is still the leading fisherman Of the
year. Two salmon, one 10 pounds. the
largest of the season and another OF
nine pounds. are his latest catches
Motoring is popular among the sum-
fher residents. The young people Of the
Relgra de went on a straw ride with G.
r. Tillson's machines carrying the par
tv on Saturday evening. Other parties
have taken the Pennington trip re-
cei tly.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Schneider OF
Dorchester, Mass. have been stopping
at Red Oaks Lodge to visit their
daughter. Miss Marion Schneider. Rad
cliffe 90. a counsellor at Camp Abena
tbiS wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

you want to keep your hair in good
"hdtion. be careful what you wash it
Nth
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries the
sap makes the hair brittle, and is very
harmful Just plain muIsified cocoanut
"a which Is pure and entirely grease
"ss'' IS much better than the most ex-
'ensire soap or anything else you can
Tor shampooing. as this can't posi-
'y n'ure the hair.
SIMPLY moisten Your hair with water
a"u run II In. One or two teaspoonfuls
'"I make an abundance OF rich, creamy
amer and cleanses the hair and scalp
thoroughly. The lather rinses out easily.
"1 removes every particle OF dust. dirt.
.a"arlF and excessive OIL The hair
.''s quickly and evenly, and 1t leaves II
~ and silky. bright. fluffy and easy to
manage
'ou can get rulsiaed cocoanut oil at
NOS any drug store 1t Is very cheap.
a"' Few ounces Is enough to last every
We IN The family for months.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
THOUGHT HERSELF
AN Invalid BUT
TANLAC HELPED
Bangor Woman Tells Remarkable
Story Of What New Master
Medicine Did.
"A short time ago I considered my

"A short time ago I considered my
self almost an invalid. l was very
weak ny appetite was poor. and l was
s.Ger.ng terribly said Mrs. Helen
Gallagher Of $50 Hancock street, Ban
ror az she began one of the famous
stories that have made Tanlac the
most popular medicine in the world
Il suffered from stomach trouble and
;-dl9estton. and at times | could not
Keep any food down. it mattered not
what = was
OF course. owing to the fact that
could not retain my food l rapidly got
weaker and weaker and I had recon-
ciled myself to the fact that I would
soon be an invalid"
You should not have given up so
cas- ~" interrupted the Tanlac Man.
Yes. felt that way too" Mrs GAL
!agher continued. and I determined to
ave Your TanIac a good trial. Before
had finished two bottles of this won-
acrtil preparation. I found that
could eat many Of the things that
dearly loved. and I was agreaAbly sur
ltised 10 find that the condition of my
stomach had improved so much that 1t
L
ate
then began TO improve. and now
am much stronger than | was be-
fore started to take Tanlac My appe-
.te continues to improve and so does
nj stomach. Taking It all into consid-
Grafton ! am much better and stronger
r every way than I have been in a
number Of years. and I feel sure that
your Tanlac Is responsible for it, and it
rives mo great pleasure to recommend
+ in hopes that other people who are
suffering as I was will get relief"
Almost everyone who is helped by
Tan,ac feels the same way" continued
the Tanlac Man. "Tanlac is designed
u correct had stomachs. improve the
appetite and promote good digestion.
1anlac now is being specially intro
duced IN Augusta at these leading
drug stores: Bowditch & Webster: Red
Cross Ph'cv; G.. r. Murphy: p. ]. Be-
Ein; Arthur Tetreault: John Coughlin;
2. + Getchell. Tanlac agents in near
sr towns are: Belgrade. E. II. Mosh
er Bcwdoinham. Hackett Drug Co.;
Clinton. J. +. Hall; Fairfield. F. H.
Neal: Gardiner, c. Fl. Became; Madison.
II Haines: Mount Vernon. A. P.
Cranm Ncrridgewock, Spaulding
Drug Co: Oakland. s. j. Foster; Pa
lermo Grange store; Pittsfield, T.. H.
PERI, Eeadffeld. G. w. Manter; Rich
mond w A. Bibber: Winthrop C. P.
Eannaford; Randolph, r. l.. Booker
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 7.-Busy's
Lassie, conceded before the event TO
have almost a strangle hold on the big
end of the purse in the $4,000 S. and s
stake, for PIP trotters, was beaten to-
day in the feature event by Early
Dreams, losing her second important
stake OF the Grand Circuit here. Busy's
Lassie trotted in o.04 IA the first heat.
this being the fastest mile -trotted in
1917 in a race Early Dreams won the
second heat in precisely the same time
and captured the third heat. Busy's
Lassie showed signs of firing and she
was not a contender from that time
on.
Mr.. Mcdonald was presented with
silver trophy for driving the first
winner in this new Columbus stake
event.
Teh second race on the card-the
2.11 class pacing-developed the strong
est betting of the meeting. Butt Hale
selling for 5000 in pools that were go
ing for 1920 on the field. The favorite
made good Driver Cox was fined $o5
for no trying to win in the first heat.
The 2.12 trot was an easy win for
The fodder. Ben Billings, winner of
the ia pace at Kalamazoo. was TAX
en- sick with the distemper and will not
be able to race for several weeks
Summaries.
THE S AND S PIP CLASS TROT-
TING; PURSE $4,000, IN 5.
Early Dreams, Big. by
Richard Earl (McDon-
ald)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

to extend their thanks to all who have
taken part in the above benefits.
Among the cases shipped away this
week was one containing 20 pairs of
service socks, 20 pairs of hospital socks
and nine sleeveless sweaters There is
plan to make blankets by knitting
. squares with odd pieces of
Germantown wool, finer wool to be
used by doubling, the same to be join
ed together by black wool ANY one
who will make the squares is asked to
carry them to Mrs. Josephine S. Pierce
at the home of Mrs. Emma NJ. Smith.
Water street, who has kindly offered
to take charge of this work for the
society. Any one having odd pieces
of wool or wishing to knit is also asked
to let Mrs. Pierce know of the fact.
A number of friends gathered at the
home of Mrs. Esther Leech at her
nome on West Front street Monday
evening to witness the blossom of her
night blooming Cereus.
SO far as is known Ct the present
time there are but five slackers in
somerset county these being men Iiv-
ing In the northern section of the conn
ty.
Mr.. and Mrs Murray Crawford and
child and Miss Edna Crawford of
Fredericton, \. B.. are to pass sew
eral days here with their sister. Mrs.
George Brooks and Miss Nellie rrsv-
ford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
WARD IN MANCHESTER. ENGLAND, HOSPITAL
Shows Cot of Stanley knowlton Of Belfast

Belfast. Me, Aug. THE above Is
copy of the picture which has henn
sent home to Clarence NJ. Knowlton by
MS son, Stanley, and shows one Of the
wards in the Manchtter, England,
hospital the cross showing young
knowlton's cot.
The evidences of the pool table and
the flowers show that the soldiers are
aHorded many comforts and pleasures
through the glass doors may be seen
the operating room. Stanley Knowlton
mas been member of the Canadian
Scottish troops for a year and half,
enlisting at Winnipeg While there.
He has had many narrow escapes,
once almost having his ear shot off