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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
First Equipment Sunk With Kansan

When the ill-starred Kansan. carry
ing a great lot of base ball equipment,
was sunk recently by a U-boat, the
Sammies were deprived of their COW
eted treasure. 1t is, therefore, the aim
Of the ball and bat fund to send over
seas another consignment to show the
kaiser that we cannot only outwit his
undersea commanders, but that our
American boys will get chance even
to play their national game in his own
backyard"
It is also said that the boys in the
Navy and in the Marine Corps will
participate in the apportionment of the
equipment sent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
WHARF CLEARED FOR MELONS.
Dealers Expect First Cargo From
Down River the Coming Week.

In preparation for the opening of the
watermelon season at the 18th street
wharf market, the wharf has been
cleared of the piles of lumber that have
recently been unloaded on it and work
men are employed in constructing a
bin in which condemned melons and
melon rinds will be thrown. No fur
Their information as to when the first
melon-laden boat will arrive has been
received here. but the dealers at the
wharf expect the first cargo to come
in early in the coming week and by
the end of the week the watermelon
season will be in full swing.
1t is stated the recent hot weather
will have beneficial effect on the crop
and will hasten the development of the
fruit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
ON ITS WAY TO FRANCE.
Senate Employees Ambulance fol
Red Cross Aboard Vessel.

The automobile ambulance purchased
by the employees of the Senate for the
Red Cross is now on its way to France.
having been loaded recently aboard a
vessel bcdnd for Europe. Col. Higgins,
had charge of the contributions, has
announced an additional list of con-
fributors to the ambulance. fund. as
follows: Ralph 0. Dale. C. W. James.
Martin ]. Gallagher. p. B. Cadigan.
James NJ. Fegan, Jeanette B. Buck
man, Wilson C. Hefner and Eva B.
Uhl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
MAIN SELVES TO AVOID DRAFT.
One Negro Farmer Sacrifices Fingers,
Another His Arm,

LLoYS, Fla. August Nathan
Mosely and Willie Green. negro
farmers who were among the first call
ed in Leon county for service in the
selective draft. have mutilated them
selves so that they will be unable TO
serve. Borrowing shotgun from
their employer, presumably to go rab-
bit hunting. the pair went to the woods
and shortly returned. Green with four
fingers of his right hand shot or and
Moseley with his right arm shot or
below the elbow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
BASE BALL FANS URGED
TO CONTRIBUTE TO FUND
More Cash Is Needed for the EQUIP.
ment to Be Sent the American
Boys In France.

Although the response to the new
ball and bat fund which Manager Clark
Griffith of the Washington base ball
team is raising to provide base ball
equipment for the Sammies in France
has been especially generous, it was
announced last night at the base ball
headquarters in the Union Savings
Bank building, there is still much to
be raised to complete the proposed
$4,000 fund.
Every base ball fan. it is urged,
should join in this effort with all other
good Americans and contribute at least
% cents to the fund.
There is a human element in this
ball and bat fund.-" said one of those
interested in the work today, that will
Americans with the sense of sports
manship. 1t is like Haunting made in
America goods right in the face of the
enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
ASK NATIONAL GOVERNMENT.
Canadians Petition for Extension Of
Parliament Without Election.

OTTAWA Ont. August 4.-Sir Robert
Borden today received delegation which
presented resolution of the recent win
the-war convention" in Toronto, asking
for national government and for an ex-
tension of parliament without an election.
In his reply the premier pointed out that
an election was necessary, but he ex-
pressed the hope that in the near future
there would be a union government with
cut reference 10 party or race or creed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Army Officers in Balloon Flight.

WASECA. Mimi, August -Four off,
GERS of the Army Signal Corps ended
balloon fight from Omaha on a farm
four miles south of this city today
The trip of 226 miles was made in six
hours. which is said to be a record
The journey was uneyentful.
The flight was made for most of sthe
way at height averaging $500 feet above
the ground. before a brisk breeze. The
men who made the trip were Capt. Ken
nedy. Capt. Pagelow. Lieut. Davidson and
Sergt. Mccullough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
ROOT MISSION ENTRAINS.
American Commission Starts for
Washington From Pacific Coast.

A PACIFIC PORT, August 4.-Former
Secretary of State Elihu Root and his
colleagues of the American commission
to Russia came ashore today from the
vessel which brought them across the
Pacific. Aftervard they were enter
tanned at a public luncheon In a large
hall. From this luncheon the members
of the party went to a special train
which is to convey them to Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
ATHLETIC CLUB PLANS
AT ORGANIZATION STAGE
Constitution to Be Adopted at Nest
ing Called for Tomor-
row Evening.

An important meeting of the new
Washington Athletic Club has been
called for tomorrow evening at the
Ehoreham Hotel. when definite action In
the way of organization will be taken.
A constitution and bylaws, prepared
by a committee headed by President
Percy S. Foster, will be ratified. Plans
are TO be outlined looking toward the
Immediate beginning of the construc-
tion of the new building. This building
will be located conveniently in the
downtown section, with all modern club
facilities, including dining rooms,
apartments for members, gymnasium,
natatorium and other features.
The club is to be known as the Wash
fngton Athletic Club of the District OF
Columbia, and its objects will be the
promotion of all branches of athletics
and gymnastics and general mutual I'M
provement" The membership will
comprise resident and nonresident
members. There already are between
eco and 600 members, the organizers
say, and many others are on the tenta-
tive list
Glasses of Membership.
The membership has been divided
into different classes. including resident,
nonresident. life. congressional. army
and navy. diplomatic, athletic, junior.
associated and honorary.
The life members are limited. in num-
Der TO a maximum of three hundred.
The honorary members cannot at any
time exceed ten. and many restrictions
are thrown about election to that class
The associated members Will be women
who are to enjoy the privileges OF the
club. subject to such limitations and
restrictions as the board of governors
prescribes. Only persons eighteen years
OF age or more will be entitled to mem
bership. except as junior members, and
only life, resident. congressional. army
and navy. diplomatic and associated
members will be entitled to vote or to
hold Qffica
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Glasses of Membership.
Tips to Servants Barred.

Broad powers Of control and manage
ment are given the board of managers,
which Is to comprise twenty-five mem
bers of the voting class of membership.
The board will select the officers, which
are to comprise a president, three vice
presidents, secretary, a recording Sec
rotary and a treasurer. One of the new
features proposed in the bylaws is the
complete elimination of tips for service.
2 new policy which is being enforced
in many clubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
j. S. SOFT DRINK BILL
MOUNTS TO MILLIONS
American People Spend Good Many
More Millions for Ice
Cream.

One of the hot weather pastimes of
several members of Congress recently
has been to delve into census bureau
figures showing the amount of money
spent in a year by Americans for such
summary things as ice cream. ice and
soda water. The result is startling.
One member of the House discovered
that Uncle Sans entire soda water
bill for one year was sos 100000. The
manufactured ice totals s60.3S6.O00 in
n year. and ice cream, the great Amer
lean summer staple, is responsible for
the spending of S55.9s3.oO0. The total
is more than STA 900, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Heads Russ Black Sea Fleet

PETROGRAD. August Cant Ne
mitZ has been promoted to be rear ad-
6airal and commander of the Russian
Black sea fleet. He succeeds Vice Al
miral kolchak in command of the
feet. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
The Star by Mail.

ana Sunday Star follow you.
~ In most cases The star WIN
- at the breakfast table the
asxt morning. and always give
al Of ths latest news from WASH
fngtoa Of the day before. The
address may b changed 80 FIRE,
ausntly - desired By giving the
old a. wel1 a. the nsw address.
INA price Of The star by man
daily ana Sunday In 60 osnss psr
month, IN advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05

GUIDES Flowers Are Favorites.
Choice fresh-cut, homegrown flowers
ideal for every purpose. 1914 F St.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
TAKE YOUR OWN FRUIT :.
TOCOMMUNnY DRYER
Apparatus May Be Used Free Of
Charge at Takoma Park -.
Library. =

III the books are TOO dry. bring your
own fruit and use our community
dryer"
This, in effect, is the invitation ex-
tended to visitors to the Takoma Park
Library. For there has been installed
there community drying apparatus.
Mary Wharton Thurston of the De-
partment of Agriculture In her food
conservation effort. So they have pro-
vided the dryer. which may be operated
by any one, without charge. under the
conditions set forth in the directions
given out by the library.
Directions for Using.
These directions follow:
The vegetables and fruits must be
trimmed and washed at home, as this
work cannot be done at the library.
Use the same methods which you use 50
preparing them for cooking. Certain
vegetables should be blanched befors
drying Blanching must be done inn
mediately before slicing and spreading
on the trays 1t can be done either al
the library or at your own home.
Unless advised to the contrary,
blanching should be done by dipping
the vegetables In boiling hot water only
long enough for the material TO become
| heated through. Use one and one-haif
minutes for string beans and three to
hve minutes for the larger vegetables.
then remove and cold dip. Blanching fs
best done in a cheese cloth, as Described
in Farmers Bulletin s3e. When
blanching. begin to keep time from the
moment the material is placed in the
not water. The principal purpose or
blanching is to XIII the cells, 50 thnf
the material will not change further on
drying or on keeping after being dried.
slicing Machines Provided.
"slicing machines provided at the
library should be used to cut the ma
! terial fine before blanching. The best
time to bring your produce 10 from 10
4 to IL am on any week day except SAT-
urday. Each tray will hold about one
peck OF garden vegetables. and not
| more than one tray can be assigned to
a family. You may reserve tray for
your use by writing your name on the
schedule posted at the library.
From sixteen to twenty-four hours
are required for drying properly pre-
pared garden produce in the draft Of an
| electric fan, so come the next day and
get your dried products. -
The electric current and fan, as well
as the use OF the room. are supplied by
the library. and every consideration
must be given to the wishes of the
library authorities.
Drying Should Be Done at Home.
''It is impossible to dry garden prod.
uce completely in humid weather by
| the electric fan. and the drying must
be completed at your home by heating
the products in very slow oven for
about an hour. or until thoroughly dry
then cool and Immediately pack in q
| tight container.i If fruit Jar is used
| the product must be kept in the dark
A tin can with friction top. or Other
| tight cover. is the best sort of con-
tainer. Paper bags or paper boxes are
not as satisfactory for use in the sum-
mer climate OF Washington"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Only a Part Of It.

And this is only a part Of 1t, be-
lieve," said a southern member. who
comes from the home of a great soda
fountain drink. Think of the amount
of money spent on homemade ice cream
and summer drinks"
That's right" said an Illinois men,
Der. and / believe that a large part
of the serious fight against liquor
comes from the manufacturers of ice
cream and summer drinks. 1 have
noticed that a veritable wave of ice
cream and summer drinks surges over
those arid sections of the country where
the reform vote has wiped out the
saloon; and surely it is to the interest
of the ice cream and soft drink man
to get rid of his alcoholic competition"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Storm Soft Drink Bars.

What you say is true came from a
plain friend of the people, Il went to
a drug store in the middle of this
city one morning last week to get a
glass of vichy. They did not have the
kind l wanted, so I went out. but 1
want to say there were at least twenty
people at that soda fountain getting
denatured morning drinks. 1 went into
cafe right across the street and
asked for and received my pet brand
of vichy Now the odd thing was that
was the sole occupant of that bar. and
was drinking a soft drink, while
across the street a mob of clerks was
storming the soda clerk for soda, min
eral waters and these so-called dope
drinks"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
HON. ALBERT A. BURLEIGH
ON AROOSTOOK POTATOES

Hon. Albert a. Burleign of Houlton,
who was in the city Friday on his way
home from the Grand Army National
Encampncnt in Boston and who left
that evening for his home, said that he
was already planning to attend next
years encampment in Portland, Ore
eon. Senator Burlegh in spite OF his
% years, marched over the entire route
of the parade in Boston, with the other
"toys" and declared it was great sport.
Mr. Rurlnich stated that an immense
acreage had been planted this year in
Aroostook to potatoes, but that in spite
Of that. the yield per hill would un-
douhtedly he less. on account Of the
blight It will he great crop, bat not
greater than that oil last year. He
thinks that many of the early potatoes
will rot and that the price will event
ually 20 to about S. per barrel.
He SAYS that vast amount of work
fas been and is being done on the po-
tato storage buildings and an immense
quantity Of cement is being used in
making the additions and improve
ments permanent. New foundations
are being put in for old buildings and
changes made for the better protec-
ton Of their contents. Fire walls and
partitions will aid in this way and all
hands are finding that the underWrit-
crs requirements are for the best in
tcrests of all concerned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

The local players viii all be busy this
week, practicing for the tournament. Al
ready many Of the new players Of the
club. under the skillful coaching OF
O'Donnell, have shown wonderful i'm
provement at the game and the net
score cup winner is likely = come from
among his pupils. one of the CUPS offer.
ed by Mr. Winfield goes to the person
turning in the best gross score. The
other goes to the person with the best ne:
score Chat is with the handicap deduct
ed. This will make it Interesting alike
for the experienced players. who will
naturally figure as the chief cortender3
for the gross score cup. and the begin
ners, who will pretty surely take off the
net score cup. The rules will probably
provide that one person shall not be al
lowed to win both cups.
In order to simplify the difficult task
Of the handicap committee Professional
O'Donnell asks that all players who will
take part in the tournament turn in three
scores before Saturday to use as a basis
for the handicapping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
NOT ICE.
TO Contractors
State Highway Construction

Sealed proposals addressed to the State
Highway Commission, Augusta, Maine,
f in the towns Of Camden IA
miles, gravel surface; Auburn 40 miles,
bituminous macadam surface; Lisbon and
Topsham one mile gravel surface. each
endorsed with the name of the town. will
be received by the commission at its
office in the state House, Augusta. Maine,
until II o'clock A. NJ. Sept. s. 1917 and at
that time and place publicly opened and
read The work will consist of grading,
drainage and surfacing.
Each proposal must be made upon a
blank form provided by the commission.
for copy OF which one dollar will be re-
ouired, and must be accompani MED by a
certified check for 10 per cent. of the
amount bid, payable TO the Treasurer of
State of Maine. The certified check will
be returned to the unsuccessful bidder
undess forfeited under the conditions
stipulated.
the commission, of not less than one
fourth nor more than one-haf of the
amount of the contract will be required
Plans may be examined and copy of spec
ihcations and contract may be obtained
al the Office Of the Commission, Augusta
Maine.
all proposals.
WILLIAM NJ. AVER,
FRANK A. PEABODY.
state Highway Commission
PAUL D. SARGENT, Chief Engineer
Augusta, Ne, AUG. "a, 1917.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
NEW GOLF COURSE
Formally Opened on Labor Day with
19.Hole Tournament

The new golf course OF the Augusta
Country Club will be formally opened
next Monday Labor day. with an 49,
hole handicap medal play tournament,
for two handsome cups ordered by G. H.
Winfield Of Breton Hall, n Y.
A handica p-and-tournament committee
will be appointed at once BY President
Guy P. Gannett. and on this COMMITTEES
will fall the delicate ard thankless task
of allotting handicaps for the players of
the club. They will be instructed. how
ever, TO err on the side Of liberality, in
order to give the beginners a more than
equal chance with the more experienced
players
The force Of workmen, under the direc-
ton Of w H. O'Donnell, club profess
sional, will Re rushed this week in an
effort to have the course in first class
condition for the tournament Six holes
have been in playable condition for several
months and have been well patron,zed
Next Monday. however the whole nine
holes will be put in commission. AS the
holes not now being used are by far the
best and sportiest on the course this will
make a material improvement. Two OF
these new holes are cut through the solid
woods and are lined on both sides by
trees and fences. offering peculiarly
dificult test Of golf.
With the opening up Of these new holes
Augusta will have ore Of the best n,re-
hole courses in Maine. Consideringzthar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
John M. Turner

John NJ. Turner died at his home in
Somerville Saturday noon. after a
brief illness. aged 70 years. Mr.. Tur.
ner was born in the town OF Somer-
Vile, March %, 1874. and had lived
thsre practically all his life. He had
been live stock buyer for the Brigh-
ton and local markets for many years
and his acquaintance are throughout
the states Of Maine and Massachu-
sets.
In his home town he has held many
responsible positions. being treasurer.
collector and selectman and has rep
resented the town and district in the
Legislature. He was a member Of the
Masonic fraternity. At the time he
was taken Ill he was combining HIM
self more to the work Of his farm,
which comprised many acres and on
which he always kept large stock
Of cattle. Four sons. Harrison j..
Brooks S. John r. and Chauncey D..
tire daughters. Mrs. Lila A. Swift.
Eolr1a B. Turner and Mrs. Eugene L.
Merrill survive. The funeral services
will ] e held from his late home Tues
day forenoon at 10 o'clock and inter-
nent VIII be made in the family lot IN
Forest Grove cemetery of this city.
Friends please omit flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
DARWIN r. JAMES, PRESIDENT
AMERICAN CHiCLE COMPANY
Crees Better and Bigger Business
Plus Optimism

That business slackers are as great a
menace to our nation as military slack
ers, is the opinion Of Darwin r. James
Jr, President. American Chicle Company
which manufactures Adams Gum.
Asked If we should undertake more
business than usual with the country at
war, Mr.. James said: "Decidedly, yes!
and why not? What can stop it when
billions of money are to be flooded into
the already crowded channels Of Aneri-
can trade?
Read these words of our President:
This is not only not a time to allow any
slowing up OF business. but time when
every sensible process Of stimulation
should be used
Now is the time for more work, in
creased efficiency, improved methods OF
manufacture to reet the abnormal de-
mand that we shall be called to face.
Now is the time for optimism, not
pessmism: for cool. clear thinking; bust
ness depression and panic.
ANY time is time for stoppage Of
waste, but right now Is the time for wise
economy. not niggardly stinginess and
self-denial Of normal necessities. Canada
today is more prosperous than ever IN
her history; her people have more money
TO spend and are spending Il. This, with
their country a. war for more than three
years. and after having sent 5o,0 men
to the front.
$50 let US say not only Business As
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
POTATO Notes

1t is reported that potatoes IN this sec
ton are suffering badly from rust and in
some localities the rot has struck quite
badly. Rot coming so early in the season
is unusual. This will cause much anx-
iety among the heavy planters. The
heavy showers and hot sun have caused
the trouble. Farmers as a rule have spent
much time and expense in spraying but
the frequent showers have tended to
wash off the mixtue before results were
obtained .-Aroostook Republican, Caribou,
Aug. g.
The potato market opened this week
at a price of s2.75 per barrel. The first
car out of Houlton was shipped by AL
bert r. Mooers, consigned to Chapn
Bros of Boston. Active digging will be
gin next week, as there is considerable
demand for table stock from Aroostook.
The rust has seriously affected the crop.
Several county road farmers and those
living in New Limerick have large fields
where the rust has dore consdera BILE
damage. How serious the rust may affect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
SOLDIER BOYS

Major Thomas L. Pierce and Cap
tain Donald NJ. Payson. both Of Port
land are among the officers who have
been detailed as instructors at the SEC
ord officers reserve training camps At
Fort Oglethorpe. Ga.
Announcement was made Friday at
Camp Chamberlain, Brunswick, Of the
appointment Of the following sergeant
majors: Sumner Fogg. for the First
Battalion, John n. Leadbetter OF the
Second Battalion and Ralph W. Brown
for the Third Battalion. Sergeant Ma
jor Brown has been detailed for re-
cruiting work.
Word has been received by Capt.
VIM. r Ballou of Battery F (Eangor),
LIST Maine Heavy Field Artillery. that
Mrs. Eugene Hale is to donate . wrist
watch to every member of the battery,
which was named the Eugene Hale
battery in honor Of the ex-U. S. sen.
ator.