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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Mrs. virginia p. Allen.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG. VA, July 2I.-Mrs.
virginia Price Allen. widow of A. N.
Allen. formerly of Petersburg, dice yes
terday afternoon at the home OF her
granddaughter. Mrs. DR.. Rawles, in
Norfolk. where she was visiting. She
mao Tor several years been living with
her daughter. Mrs. Dennis. in Houston
Texas. The body will be brought to
this city and :he funeral services will
he held in ~Blandford Cemetery at 1880
o'clock tO-norrow
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OF the Germans throughout this ap,
proximately twenty-mile front. and. In
many places. had reached the second
limo defenses.
a. Both the French and the British had
achieved all the first detectives. and
sthe artillery was moving forward with
schedule precision. and the whole situa-
tion was satisfactory in every particu-
Star.
In numerous places the entente allies
encountered strong resistance and
,counterattacks from tho desperate
!Teutons.
Between Dixmude and Boesinghe the
attacking forces are reported to have
secured the two first lines OF German
trenches. after having fought over the
to marshes and inundated areas with
(which the section is blocked.
The German front line about tho
Spres salient, which had been held
Nnquestloned ny inc enemy since liz
early days of the war. offered little
resistance to the British advance. but
beyond these trenches the Germans
made a firm stand in an endeavor to
stem the onslaught.
The British again captured La Basse-
willie, on the Franco-BelSian frontier.
which a few days ago they had occu-
pied and relinquished. The Germans
made a heavv counterattack here in an
attempt TO regain the position. but the
British flung them off. and are con-
eolidatins the GROUND won.
HEAVY ARTILLERY FIRE
WORKS HAVOC WITH GERMANS
Many prisoners already arc finding
their way back OF the allied lines. The
men report thai the unprecedented ar
tillery preparations which prefaced the
entente allied attack worked havoc in
the German lines and undoubtedly
caused a heavy ioss of life.
The German front line trenches were
entirely smashed TO pieces and the
wire entanglements before them were
torn away. The british and French
went into battle under cover OF "A
was perhaps the greatest barraGe fire
seen during the war.
The great guns Of the allies opened
up at the appointed time. and for hours
hurled an avalanche of shells into the
enemy territory. with drum fire in
tensity.
a large number OF tanks. which were
in the attack. are reported TO have
done invaluable work during these
trying stages of the battle.
The entente allies are facing a large
concentration of German artillery and
fresh groups of men which were rush.
ed up as soon as it became apparent
some time ago that an offensive was
contemplated in his reGio In the
last few days Crown Prince Rupprecht.
of Bavaria. has replaced many of his
old divisions with fresh troops. and
others are being held in reserve.
The entente allies, however, have a
great preponderance in artillery. which
is the vital factor. Another thing
most important to the British and
French is that they recently have es-
tablished complete superiority in
aerial service upon which the artillery
work is dependent.
The British naturally have made
great concentrations of guns and men
for this offensive. and the French
their usual valor. 1t is known hat
the morale of the German troops along
This front is not up TO the old stand
ard. but they still are strong and a
desperate battle is expected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
ARTILLERY MUSTERED IN
Sixth Company ut DanvilIe Now Fed.
eraiiHed-Compnny vi" Expects to
Enter National Service To-Dny.

DANVlLLE. VA, July 31.-The Sixth
Company of Coast Artillery was mus
tered into Federal service this morn
inE ir 4 tobacco warehouse. There
were twenty-five reflections for physi-
cal disability. these depletions leaving
the company o war strength with
11o men. Company M" First Virginia
Infantry. is the Only company remain
inE to be mustered In. and mis- is OK
pected to take place some time to-mor-
row.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
woman Killed by Train.

Especial 10 The Times-DiSpatch.l
NORWOOD. VA, July 3l.-DAnie
Smith. a white woman of Schuyler, Va f.,
who had been visiting in thte %ncighbor-
hood OF Wingina. while attempting TO
cross the railroad track on Sunday
evening. was struck by the engine oil
train No. 95. receiving injuries which
proved fatal. She died I few hours
later. She leaves six children. several
of which are very small.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
Hent Cause. saoo,ooo Fire
IBy Associated Press.1

IBy Associated Press.I
STAMFORD. CONN, July 31-The
intense heat caused a 100000 fire here
tonight when spontaneous combustion
partially destroyed the factory of Baer
manufacturers os bronze and
pnint. One empI0Yee Ia missing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
MANY VILLAGES TAKEN
IN ALLIED ADVANCE
(By Associated Press.l

I'M" IoJ @hSsONTHNcV 7 ICSS.1
LONDON, July Sl.-The official state
ment from Britain headquarters in
France tonight reports the capture
by tho entente allies of the following
villages: La Bassee Willie. Stecnstraela.
Bixschoote, N~erlorenhoek. ~treZenbcrG.
Saint Julien. Pilken. Hooge. Westhoek
prisoners.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
BERLIN CLAIMS ATTACK
HAS BEEN REFUSED

BERLIN. VIA LONDON, July 3l.-l
The British attack in Flanders on both
sides of tho Ypres has been repu;sed,
according TO. the German official COM
munication issued. tonight. only a
crater position was taken in tn, as.
FAULT, il is asserted.
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HEAT CLAIMS eight
LIVES IN PHILADELPHIA
(By Associated Press.l

lBy Associated Press1
PHILADELPHIA. July 31.-Night-
Tall brought but slight relief from the
intense heat under which Philadelphia
has sweltered for the past few days
and which to-day claimed eight lives
and caused nearly 800 prostrations.
With a maximum Temperature Of l01
degrees at 2 p. m. it WAS the hottest
day in sixteen years and the third hot
test In the history of the local weather
bureau. No INN ediate relief is in
sight according to the Weather Blu
reau officials.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
DEPL0RES ACTION
AGAINST POLLARD

continued from First Page.)
made as Mr.. Montague had made in his
speech n the fact that tho railroads
had paid to the State taxes on the same
assessments as those reached In the
compromise was added. This agree
ment was reached between Henry w.
Anderson and Henry T. Wickham. coun-
sci for the railroads.: City Attorney
frenry K. Pollard and At.orucy-Gen-
eral John Garland Pollarl
DICKERsON SAYS POLLARD
RAN AS PROHIBITIoNIsT
MIR. Montague then continued in more
general terms. and gradually worked
back TO his campaign remarks, sayinr
mat Governor Stuart had voted wet
in 1911. yet was supporting Mr.. Pol
iard. Al this point the speaker wa
again INTERRUPTED, this time by James
Il. Dickerson, who asked whether or
not the candidate was a Democrat, and
asking If he had not been a candidate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
OF ~ AT WILMINGTON
IRy Associated Press.l

10y HSsoSldtco rreSs.
WILMINGTON. y. c.. July 3I.-A
maximum temperature of ~ was Off
cially recorded here today. two degrees
higher than yesterdays record. n the
highest since July. 1914. when 90 was
reached.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
RALEIGH HAS HOTTEST
DAY SINCE JULY, 1913
IBy Associated P1essl

tBy Associated Press
RALEIGH. n. c.. July 3l-With 4
maximum temperature OF sS degrees.
this was the hottest day in Raleigh
since July, 1915. when a similar maxi.
mum was reached.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
REWARD
for Stolen Automobile

We will give $4,000 to any ono who
will give us any information leading to
the arrest and conviction OF the person
or persons who stole Buick automobile.
license 209S4. on last Sunday morning
about 4 A NJ from Seventh and Broad
Streets.
NJ D.. STONE. President.
NJ. D. STONE MOTOR co. INC.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
ROANOKE SWELTERS
UNDER T HOTTEST DAY

ROANOKE. VA. July 3~l.-Roanoke
sweltered to-day in the most excessive
heat of the year. The thermometer
registered 97-seven degrees higher
than on the hottest day Of last year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-01
MERCURY AT CHARLOTTE
GOES TO w DEGREEs
B Assoeiated Press.

,asCHARLOTTE. N. c., July 3l.-The
mercury scared TO 81 degrees here to.
dNy, n degree above yesterdays
reading. the previous high. mark Of the
tSason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
Flag Raising

A flag raising was held at the Con-
gregational church on Temple street
at o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
when a large banner was unfurled
from. a staff at the top of the church.
it being the first official flag raising
at a church in the city of Waterville.
The exercises We're opened by the sing
ing of America, Scripture reading by
Pastor Robinson of the church, fol-
lowed by prayer by Rev. Isaac La
Fleur, after which there was a short
address by Mayor Ora A. Meader. a
leading member of the church. This
was followed by fine address by DR..
H. P. Little, superintendent of the
Sunday school. and the banner was
raised by A. o. Libby and Prof. c..
H. White. assisted by Troop Of Boy
Scouts. while THE Star Spangled Ban
ner" was sung by the church choir.
with cornet accompaniment. There
was a good attendance and the cere-
monies were very impressive.
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Press May Still Criticize
But Limit Defence News
Information JON f Punisha b1e by s1oooe Pns
Imprisonment for Ten Years, or Both

Washington. April 25.-The right of
newspapers to criticize acts or policies
of the government or its representa-
tives would remain unchanged but a
limitation would be placed upon pub
LEGATION of information regarding the
national defeEce. such as is prohibited
by Presidential proclamation under the
terms of the espionage bill as favorably
reported to the House today by the ju-
dietary committee
Publication Of prohibited information
would be punishable by fine of $40, 600,
imprisonment for 10 years. or both.
The section relating to newspapers fol-
lows
During any national emergency re-
sulting from war to which the United
States is a party or from threat of such
war, the President may by procla-
nation, prohibit the publishing or COM
municating of or the attempting to
publish or communicate any informa-
tion relating to the national defense,
which in his judgment, is of such char
acter that it is or might be useful to
the enemy.
whoever violates any such prohibit
tion shall be punished by fine of not
mere than $4,000 or by imprisonment
for not more than 10 years, or both :
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HELLO GIRLS HAVE
A FLAG RAISING

Following the custom observed in
other exchanges the local telephone
operators celebrated a flag raising in
their operating room at twelve O'Clock
Wednesday, The flag was sent to this
Office by the New England Telephone
and Telegra phi Company and is to be
displayed at all times in the operating
room. At IL o'clock the operators were
assembled and dedicatory speech was
made by the chief operator, Miss Kath-
crime Brown. in which she urged upon
the girls the necessity Of service first"
speaking Of the duty and loyalty of
each and every member Of the force.
patriotism being the key note Of her re-
marks. The American flag was then
uncurled by Miss Brown and the oath
# allegiance was repeated by the oper-
ators with tie proper salute. Miss
Brown instructed the girls that the
flag would be unfurled in the opera ting
room every morning and that each one
1T to salute it properly before beginning
her duties at the board. This is a very
inspiring custom and one which is in
keeping With the spirit Of every true
American
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Legislation for Govt
Control Of y. S. Shipping
building Developments

Washington. April 25-Legislation
to give the government direct control
of American shipping will be asked of
Congress soon, it was learned today
after a conference between the ship
ping committee of the Council of Ma
tional defense, with members of the
shipping board. Under the measures to
be proposed, the President and the
shipping board will be authorized to
direct the movements of American
ships so that they could be operated
where most needed.
Within so Gays, it was brought out
at the conference, the shipping board
can put into trans-A tlantic service Co.
600 additional tons Of shipping, COM
prising $4,000 tons from the coastwise
trade and the German vessels now I'M
der repair. The German ships will be
ready for service within less than 10
days. A bill is pending in Congress
now to empower the shipping board to
operate. lease or charter German and
Austrian ships seized in American
ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26

Junior Reading Participants
Rev. MIR. Trueman Goes to
Bethel Community Chorus
Plans-Y. M. c. A. Work Lee
ture

Regular meeting OF Acme Rebekah
Lodge occurs Thursday night The men,
bers of the degree staff are especially re-
quested to be present for rehearsal.
The names of the juniors in the High
school who will participate in the reading
to be held commencement week have
been announced as follows: E len Sui
Ivan, Clara Leech. Doris Walton, Mar
jorie Whitney, Beatrice Inomas. Gladys
Webb.
Rev. and Mrs. H. S. Trusman leave
Oakland today for Bethel, to which place
they have been assigned by the Metho list
Conference for the coming yenr. The goo i
wishes Of their many friends here accom-
pany them. Miss Annie Trueman will re-
tain her position in the office Of the Chris
tan Civic League of Waterville.
At the meeting of the Community Cho-
rus Tuesday evening it was voted to hire
a special car for Tuesday night, May l.
to accommodate the members who wish
to attend the union rehearsal to be hell
in Watervlle under the direction Of Prof
VIM. r. Chapman.
Next Sunday evening at the Baptist
church an illustrated lecture will lie given
by Secretary A. w. McNeill of the Rail-
road Y. NJ. C. A. of Watervlle. Mr.. Nc
Neill will describe, with the aid of the
stereoptcon. the work done by the Y. NJ.
c. A. along the Mexican border. Soon
after the President called the troops last
year, the Y. NJ. c. A. workers were at
the border establishing buildings and
looking after the moral welfare and ccm-
fort of the soldiers. The report of this
work will be sure to prove interesting as
related by Sec. McNeill. 1t Is expected
that III. 0. Williams. the Y. NJ. c. A. gen.
eral secretary OF this country, will be
present also and give short address.
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Witherell have
returned home after a four months alb
sence.
George Wood Of Mercer. who has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Fred Lombard,
has gone to Boston.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church
held a business meeting Wednesday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
Johnston
Mrs. Jesse Hallett pleasantly entertain
ed a few friends Wednesday evening wi,n
whist party at her home on Middle
street.
Parzell Wood Is moving into the house
on Sunmer street that he recently pur-
chased. The former occurant, Clyde Ste
vens, has moved to Waterville.
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MASSACHUSETTS
EPISC0P AL|ANS
FOR PROHIBITION

Boston. April 25.-Immediate legis-
lation for national prohibition as a
war measure was urged in resolutions
adopted by the Massachusetts, diocese
Of the Protestant Episcopal church at
its diocesan convention here today.
The convention also voted against ad-
hitting women delegates.
In urging the adoption of a ersolu-
ton declaring against the sale of liq-
uor Bishop William Lawrence said it
was the duty of every aptriot to abb
stain from the use of liquors to con-
serve his strength and money for the
country With the world facing food
shortage this waste should, if possible,
be stopped" he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26

This merchant who, because Of
foresight or special enterprise, is
able to offer economy. opportunities
is in a position to win, in theas
days, large following Of new
customers. Store competition
never meant moro to the people
than it means now--store service,
including tho fullest possible pro.
lection against inflated prices On
necessities, will win for those NOR.
chants who extend It to their Gus
toners permanent benefits and
greatly increased store prestige.
Wise merchants will understand
that conditions ouch a. prevail
now in the matter of uncertain
commodity prices offer to them
special opportunities for real ser.
vice-offer to them chances to
make their advertising Of vary
wide and general appeal and value.
There has not boon a time in re-
cent years when the good store
faced such a favorable occasion
for winning new friends az il faess
now. There has not been q time.
either, when SERVICE-ADVER-
Using could accomplish 80 much
for store growth, of tho enduring
kind, as it can accomplish RICH.
now.
You do not experiment when you
place your ad In tho kennsbeo
journal. II reaches the buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26

provided, that nothing in this section
she'll he construed to limit or restrict
any discussion, comment or criticism
of the acts or policies of the govern.
ment or its representatives or the pub.
LEGATION Of the same"
Confidence is expressed in the re-.
port on the bill that the President win
not abuse his authority to prevent
publication of news regarding the ma.
tional defence and that the newspapers
will cooperate with him.
Newspapers also will be affected bv
section which would provide a fns
of $1,000 or 20 years Imprisonment or
both for whoever in time of war
makes or conveys false statements
with intent to interfere with the on.
Grafton or success of the military ~
naval forces of the United States 3.
or whoever in time of war will
fully causes or attempts to cause in.
subordination, disloyalty or refusal Of
duty in the military or naval forces NJ
the United States.
In the original bill this section pro.
vided for punishment of persons wbo
would cause classification" in tho INIT.
ed States forces. Free speech and
free press advocates from many par,s
of the country successfully opposed Il
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COLBY COLLEGE
Military Company Takes First
"Hike"-A New Instructor

The Colby military company took
its first hike Wednesday afternoon.
Lieut.. Rogers took his charges for a
three-nile run with plenty to do in
the way of fOrma tons an6 movements,
skirmiSEing, flank movements, tactics
for the gaining of superiority Of fire
and much extended order was the pro-
gram for the two hours drill. 1t was Il
tired bunch Of young soldiers that re-
turned to the athletic field after be-
ing put through hard course of prac-
tice The corporals had their hands full
making their squads rush properly, and
reasSenlbling them on the skirmish.
Practical military maneuvers such as
are being taught in modern schools of
warfare, scouting and sham battles.
will soon make Up the program for the
student soldiers.
The faculty has obtained the services
Of Euclid IIelie, A. NJ, Of Worcester.
Mass, to fill the vacancy left by the
resignation of Henry A. Brickley. for-
mer instructor in romance language.
Mr.. Hello is graduate Of the Univer
sity Of Toronto and received his \. NJ
degree from Clark University In 1903
Since that time he has been enga ped
in research work at the latter institu-
ton.
Prof. Brown has an article in "As-
ISOLATION Men" for April
The annual Murray prize debate
was scheduled for Thursday evening,
April 90. has been postponed until the
following week.
William and Robert Caller '1s, have
received word that they have passed
the physical examinations for an army
officers commission prepare ton, which
they took in Portland recently.
Lord 80, Baxter 30, Sturdevant 30.
Jacobs u.s. HuGhes-'19. all leave in
day or two for Portland. where they
have been ordered for naval reserve pa
troll dutv
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a member of the board for three years.
Parties not having physician should
report the cases to DIR. Hooper. HIS
telephone call is 741-J.
t The funeral services of the late John
J. Michigan will be held this morning at
$40 o'clock at the Sacred Heart
church, Waterviile. The burial will be
at Pine Grove cemetery.
At the East Kennebec Pomona held
Tuesday at the East Vassalboro
Grange hall, Winslow Grange was rep
resented by the following: Miss Clara
Flye, Mrs. Elmer E. Smith. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. H. Buffum, Mrs. Morrill,, Mrs.
Carlton, Mrs. Paige, Mr. and Mrs. Ev-
erett Clark. George Bassett and John
Buffum.
The girls of the Winslow High school
are planning a good time for FRIDAY
evening at the Grammar school build
ing, the proceeds to be used In nXlng
up the tennis court. All the popular
songs of the day will be illustrated by
the young ladies, to be followed by
social. All should attend to see Uncle
Sam and Miss Liberty. 1t is hoped the
people will patronize the entertainment
and do all they can to encourage the
young people. A small admission Will
be charged.
A meeting of the Thistle Club will be
held this evening at the Taconnet Club
house.
Mrs. Walter Purington after passing
a week at the home of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Chester Totman. Michigan
street, returned Wednesday to her
home at Bowdoinham.
Arson Reynolds returned Monday
evening from Altmont Springs, Fla,
where he has been passing a few
months.
Phillip Williams of Freedom. who
formerly resided here, was calling on
friends in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Fred Simmonds entertained
Tuesday her parents. MIR. and Mrs. w.
O. Mitchell of Sidney
The Junior class of the High school
will give their three-act comedy, Just
for Fun" at Clinton Tuesday evening,
MAY /. The comedy was successfully
given here at the Grange hall few
weeks ago.
The ladies' prayer meeting Of the
First Baptist church at Waterville was
held Tuesday afternoon Mt the home OF
Mrs. Fred Flewelling. Mohegan street,
with a good attendance.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Opera House

The second in the series of pictures of
the great war in Europe was shown at
the City Opera house Wednesday and
caused everyone present to carry away
a much more vivid idea of war as it real
ly is. The pictures we're taken by au-
thority of the British government and the
men who took them were exposed to fire
from both sides during the course of
their work. The pictures shown this week
are particularly vivid and of intense in
terest every minute. A very pleasing five
reel feature, The Spirit of Romance
with Vivian Martin as the star, was also
shown and it was well liked The same
program will be given at the pictures on
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26

The boys of Company II were sent
through number of drills Wednesday,
there being the usual setting-up exer-
cises the drills on the street with and
without guns. long drill at the Colby
campus in skirnlish work, and the guard
mounting in the afternoon when the com
mand was turned over to Lieut. Q Donnen
as the officer of the day and a new de-
tail was placed on duty for the next q
hours. The work is very interesting to
the people of the city and there is always
a good number around to watch them go
through their drills. No information has
been received as yet as to what the com
pany is to do where it is to go and
the boys are getting rather impatient a.
the delay and want to he doing some
thing. There is still a number of vacan-
cies left which were made by the medi
cal officer, but it is hoped to fill them
this week