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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Good progress is being made on the
Hayden Brook sewer. The contractors
have been able to open up Kelsey
street. which has been closed for some
time. and the work is rapidly ap-
preaching Oak street. 1t will then go
up Oak street to the other brook, which
will thus be turned into the Hayden
brook at this point instead of further
down on Ticonic street. At this point
the construction of the 66-inch sewer
will cease and smaller size will be
used for the remainder of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

About the hottest place in the city
Thursday was on the Haines lot, where
the new theater is being constructed.
The sun beat down there mercilessly
and it was a wonder to almost every
one that the men were able to con-
tinue their work. The usual sidewalk
committee was missing as 1t was too
hot for them and they sought cooler
places elsewhere. In spite of the
weather. good progress was made on
the work and the concrete is being
poured rapidly on three sides while the
digging for the other side is progress
ing finely
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
YOUNG MAN
FINDS WATCH

A young man in the city lost hjs
watch Wednesday afternoon and he a,
once reported the matter to the police
They followed it up and THURSDAY
morning found the watch in a locaI
pawn shop and in the early evening
found the man who took it and lock.
ed him up for hearing in the morn.
ing. He said that he got 25 cents fc-
the watch when he pawned 1t and the
fellow who owned it said that he paid
SIS for it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
LIBERTY LOAN
CASH RECEIPTS
TO GOVERNMENT

Washington, July 26.-Of the balance
due on the Liberty Loan in the three
instalments yet to be paid, the govern
ment will receive only about l. to 10
per cent. or approximately $4,000, 900
to s3o5. 900, 0oO in actual cash.
OF the two billion dollars reallzed
from the sale of the bonds. s1,3S5, 900
was paid in cash and certificates June
So leaving balance due by subscrib-
ers of $685. ,0Go This sum- however.
will not all be paid in cash. as there
are outstanding approximately $780,
0Co, 900 of certificates. issued in antici-
patton Of the bond issue, which may be
converted into bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
FRENCH MAILS FREE
TO U. S, SOLDIERS

American Training Camp in France,
July 26.-(By the Associated Press. s).-The
French government has extended to the
American soldiers free use of the French
man, so If similar arrangements are made
in America the members Of the United
States expeditionary force can send let
ters or post cards home without any
charge whatever
The soldiers rejoced today over the
arrival Of a large consignment Of topac-
CO from America.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
PRECEDENT MIGHT
BE DANGEROUS

Washington, July 2s.-Agreements
with allied governments for drafting
their subjects in this country were
discussed today by Senators Stone and
McCumber with Acting Secretary Polk
of the state department.
It was pointed ou that such con-
scription might necessitate reciprocal
concentration amongst Americans liv-
ing in allied countries and would es-
tablish a precedent which might be
dangerous.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

BY an agreement reached Thursday
afternoon by the Waterville Merchants
Association all Of the dry goods, boot
and shoe. and clothing stores of the
city will close at o'clock every aft
ernoon except Saturday for the month
of August. The new schedule will go
into effect next Monday and will be
much appreciated by clerks and pro-
prietors alike and it is not expected
that it will in any way affect business
as there is very little doing on these
hot afternoons and especially after 5
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
BLACKBERRY JAM
FOR u. S. BOYS

Washington. July 26-High prices Of
blackberry jam are giving some con-
Germ to officials in charge of buying
supplies for the army. An official an
nouncement today said consideration
is being given a change Of the army
jam ration from blackberry straight
to jams Of alternating kinds. including
peach. strawberry and plum
An American army Of 100000 men
would eat 5,2e5,4os tins of jam in
year
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
SALVATION ARMY
BUY AMBULANCES

Boston, July 2s.-Two hundred Saliva
ton Army workers, assisted by Boy and
Girl Scouts, made a canvas Of the city
today in an effort TO obtain sufficient
funds for the purchase and maintenance
Of fM ambulances. 1t is hoped to send
the ambulances to France by the end OF
September.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
Chicago Hotel Explosion

Chicago. July "a bomb explosion oc-
Cured early today in the entrance to the
Berlin room Of the Bismarck hotel in the
downtown section. sending guests Of that
and several neighborng hotels to the
street in their night clothes.
The damage to the building, it is esti-
mated. will not exceed 5000. being con-
fined chiefly to broken windows. 1t Is
believed by the police the explosion was
the result Of labor troubles which have
been experienced b.: the management Of
the hotel for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
SHIP STEEL
FOR 20 SHIPS

New York, July 26.-The first ship
ment of steel for 90 vessels to be built
by the Terry Shipbuilding Co. for the
United States Emergency Fleet Cor
poration has left Pittsburgh for the
new plants of the company. 1t was an
nounced here today. The vessels will
be cargo carriers of the single deck
type and will be built of steel except
for the fnishings. The total cost is
estimated at S1o.ooo.oo0.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
NATIONALISTS AND
SINN FEINERS

London, July 26.-Another electoral
contest between the Nationalists and
Sim Feiners is impending. Ex-Mayor
Magennis of Kilkenny has been chos-
en- by the Nationalists to oppose Will
liam Cosgrove recently selected by the
Sim Feiners as their candidate for
the Kilkenny seat in Parliament.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
Brave Dartmouth Student

Paris, July S.-Charles NJ. Ashton. Jr.,
OF Philadelphia. a Dartmouth student
VINO is ambulance driver In the American
field service. and was wounded while on
service on July Is. is cited in orders today
FOR his conduct in proceeding to advanced
positions under violent bomhardment to
search for wounded soldiers. 1t was
while engaged in this work that he was
seriously wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS
Socialist Delegates

Chicago. July 26.-The executive
committee of the National Socialist
party has decided to send delegates
to the Socialist conference Of the al
lied countries to be held in London.
Aug. S and to a Socialist conference
in Russia it was announced tonight.
The American Federation of Labor al
so has been asked to name delegates
to the London conference.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
Operate Cars at Springfield, III.

Springfield. Ill, Julys>2s.-After a night
OF disorder incident to the strike yester-
day Of Springfield street car men. result
ing in the shooting Of one man and the
injury Of number Of others, cars were
being operated today. The strikers. who
seek recognition Of their union and higher
wages were restrained by Injunction
from interfering with the operation Of
the cars.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
Sink Norwegian Steamer

London. July "a German submarine
operating off the Azores has sunk the
Norwegian steamer Hanseat, says Nor
wegian foreign ONCE report transmitted
by the Central News correspondent at
Copenhagen. The crew Of the steamer
was saved
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
N. n. MiIitiaman browns

Concord. n. H., July 2e.-Raymond
Lemair. a private Of Company c Of
Claremont. was drowned today while
swimming in the Contoocook river. He
was one Of a party who have been
mere for several days preparing the
mobilization camp for the national
guardsmen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
QUIET RETURNING
THROUGHOUT SPAIN

Madrid. July 26.-Quiet is gradually be-
ing restored throughout Spain. which re-
Gently has been in state of unrest be-
cause Of strikes and other agitations. An
official dispatch from Valencia says mar
tial law has been lifted and that the sit
uation is absolutely normal in the entire
region Striking workmen will resume
labor tomorrow in other cities.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
The Arnold Trail Marker
Dedication This Afternoon

The dedication of the marker Of IN.
Arnold Trail which was recently placed
on Front street by the Ladies OF the
Daughters of the American Revolu.
ton, will be held at o'clock FRIDAY
afternoon. There will be appropriat.
exercises and an address by Rev Frank
L. Phalen. pastor OF the First Uni.
tartan church. Everyone is invited 10
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
Return Bodies Of Soldiers

Washington. July Ex-senator VOL
colt introduced a resolution today to
make possible the return of bodies OF
American soldiers killed in Europe
through theS services Of the American
Purple Cross Association. an orsaniz-
alton of undertakers. which already
has offered it's services to the army.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
Agricultural Leaders Meet

Washington, July 26.-Agricultural
leaders from "a states meeting here to-
day formed the Federal Board Of Farm
organizations Ito coordinate the work
Of the farmer with that of the nation
and to give the farmer greater int1u-
ence and recognition in national af-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

the Austro-German steamers which were
seized after Siam had declared war
against the Central Powers July o was
found to be damaged. All male subjects
of enemy countries have been interned
and all enemy business will be wound up.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

There was a good attendance at the
dance which was held at the Coun-
try Club Thursday evening. The
grounds and buildings were fine and
cool and everyone had an enjoyable
time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Miss Gladys Gaylord Of the New
England Home for Little Wanderers
las returned from Boston. where she
has been in tho interests Of the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
Colonies for Soldier Families

Washington, July Ex-senator Curtis
introduced a bill today for establish
ment Of rural colonies for dependent
families Of soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Albert Wade. who is passing the
summer at his cottage at Belgrade
Lakes. was in the city Thursday on
business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Mrs. T. H. Branch is entertaining
her club at house party at her sum-
mer home at East Pond over the
week END.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Mrs Arthur S. Phelps and daughter
Celeste left Thursday for York Beach.
where they will remain for several
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Mrs. Ray Clark has accepted po-
sition as bookkeeper at the Boothby
& Bartlett Insurance Agency in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

c. E. Whittemore of Portland was a
business caller in the city for a time
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Nigle and
children left Thursday for Belgrade
Lakes. where they will be for the re-
mainder of July and August.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Miss Hilda Freeman left Thursday
for Nantasket Beach. where she will
remain for month.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

A daughter weighing 10 pounds was
born Wednesday to Mr.. and Mrs. Maui
rice Pope of Ash street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Mrs. F. L. Libby has returned from
a vacation passed in FIT. Fairfield with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

F. 8. Sumner of Boston was calling
on friends in the city for short time
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Hon. Martin F. Bartlett. is in Man
chester, y. H.. on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

S. D. Allen and John Mason left on
Thursday for Clinton, where they will
be for some days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
WATERv|LLE

Harold Morrison was in Clinton on
Thursday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

DR.. J. w. Stewart returned Thurs
day from Wiscasset. where he had been
called on professional business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

w. j. Skehan of Augusta was bus
mess caller in the city for a time on
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Huber Holt of Fair
field Center were calling on friends in
the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Seized Machinery Hurt i
Bangkok; July N.-The machinery OF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Ward of China
were in the city Thursday calling on
friends and transacting business.
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over NINE BILLION
TO MEET EXPENSES
Appropriations by Congress
for Running Government
and War in 1918.
REVENUE SOURCES SOUGHT

More than nine billion dollars has al
ready been appropriated by Congress
for the support of the government and
the prosecution of the war for the
fiscal year 1918. Estimates amounting
to SIS 600 O00, 600 more are now before
the House committee on appropriations
and there are hints from the depart
ments of still another S3,000.0o0.OO0 to
come.
The appropriations of the extra ses-
sion of Congress since April. exclusive
of the provision for the departmental
needs which failed of passage in the
previous session, amount thus far to
S7.147. 222 907.O6.
1t is feared by the appropriations
committee leaders of House and Senate
that the total appropriations for the
current fiscal year may reach close to
$50. 000. 100000.
Where is all this money to come
raised by bonds. $4,000. 100000 by short
term certificates. and as for the bal
ance. well, that's what all the row Is
about in Congress just now. How are
they to get the money and whence?
Official Statement.
Following is the official statement
compiled by appropriations committee
clerks on the amount Of appropriations
up to this time:
Statement showing the appropria-
lions for the fiscal year 1918. made dur
ing the Sixty-fourth Congress, second
session (including appropriations made
by the Army. Military Academy, sundry
civil and general deficiency acts passed
during the Sixty-ffth Congress. first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
FEAR TIN PLATE SHORTAGE.
Federal Statement Urges the Use of
Other Containers.

Although Americas tin-plate output
this year shows rs per cent increase
over last year there still is danger of
a shortage. the Department of Com
merce announced today in statement
urging packers to turn to paper and
fiber containers wherever possible.
Increasing government demands for
steel for war purposes. said the state
ment, may at any time decrease allot-
ments to tin-plate manufacturers
The tin-plate output for the first half
of the year in terms of base boxes, ac-
cording to Department of Commerce
figures. was 16.03s.732 against a total
production of 26.979.994 last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
RUSSIAN GRAND DUKES
WANT ELECTION RIGHTS

PETROGRAD, August ga letter of
protest against the prohibition of the
former imperial family from partici-
pating in the coming elections has
been addressed by Grand Dukes Nicho-
las Michaelovitch and Paul Alexandra
witch to Vassili Maklakoff, who is
charged with working out a plan for
the constituent assembly. The letter
bears also the signatures of virtually
all the other grand dukes and grand
duchesses and states that the former
emperor joins in the protest
In another communication to Premier
kerensky Grand Duke Paul Alexandra
witch asks permission to make his home
in Sweden. alleging that he finds the
cost of living in Russia burdensome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
ASKS NITRATE NEEDS.
Senator Smith Calls for Fertilizer
Data-Denies Enemy Gets Cotton.

Senator Smith Of South Carolina has
written governors and commissioners
of agriculture of the south Atlantic
states asking them to advise Chairman
Hurley of the government shipping
board their requirements of Chilean
nitrates for fertilizer purposes and for
an early Importation. Expenditure Of
s10,000.000 for the purpose was author
lied in the food control law.
Senator Smith. speaking in the Senate
late yesterday, denied reports that
American cotton is finding its way
into Germany and Austria He declared
that 100000 bales less are being ex-
ported from this country to Europe
now than when the war began and in
troduced figures showing that with but
few exceptions the importation of cot
ton by European countries is below
normal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
PUBLIC TO GET REPORT
OF U. S. WAR ACTIVITIES
Secretary Baker Promises Fullest
Possible Information in Weekly
Statements.

The first official summary of the war
activities of the United States will be is
sued in a few days by Secretary Baker.
to be followed weekly thereafter with
statements of such matters as may be dis
closed without violating military precau-
TONS
In announcing his intention to begin the
practice, Secretary Baker said he would
go just as far as the military advisers Of
the. government deemed it wise toward
informing the public of what was in prog
ress. Information of every sort reaching
the department will be scrutinized for pub
lishable matter, and the impression was
given that the statements would not be
confined exclusively to past action, but
would probably contain forecasts wher-
ever permissible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Detailed Reports of Fighting.

When American troops get into action
in France daily statements probably
will be issued. founded upon the re-
ports from Gen. Pershing. That has
been the British custom and will be
followed by the United States.
Regarding many rumors of disasters
to American troops or shipping con-
stantly being circulated. Mr.. Baker re-
iterated emphatically the pledge of the
administration to withhold no news OF
misadventure of the forces from the
public. Every untoward happening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
SOON TO BE RESUMED.
Restoration of Mail Exchanges Be-
tween u, S, and Mexico.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. August "a
Complete resumption of mail exchange
between the United States and Mexico.
which has been interrupted for sew
eral years, is announced as becoming
effective shortly by Cosme Hinejasa. di-
rector-in-chief of the Mexican railway
mail service. here today on his way to
Mexico City from Washington
He said by November l he believed
all branches of the International mail
service would be restored TO the same
condition as before war disrupted it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Hylan Has Clear Field in Primaries

NEW YORK. August 22-County
Judge John F. Hylan of Kings will be
unopposed in the democratic primaries
as candidate for mayor. it appeared last
night after the time limit for filing
petitions had expired The necessary
number of signatures were filed with
the board of elections naming William
r. Hearst as a candidate. but as Mr.
Hearst had previously indicated he
would decline. IL was believed Judge
Hylan would have clear field.
Approximately 20 per cent of each
potato pared by ordinary household
methods Is lost in the process
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
PACKING A SQUAD BOX.

cakes will hereafter be purchasable
only with bread cards.
The council also took measures to re-
duce the coal consumption, especially
through the conservation -of electrical
energy. Hereafter all mechanical work
dependent upon coal must be author
lied by the federal department of public
economy. Each canton is ordered to
save coal by an early closing of the
aters. moving picture and public estab-
lishments. The sale of warm food is
interdicted after 3 o'clock pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Hearing for Col. Reichmann.

Col. Carl Reichmann, whose promo
ton to be a brigadier general has been
held up because of alleged pro-German
statements, is to be heard tomorrow by
a Senate military affairs subcommittee
Senator Poindexter of Washington said
that if Col. Reichmann denies state
ments attributed to him he will ask
the committee to hear witnesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

Some folks are born in society,
Others are taken in, but tn great
majority o people tunnel in.
If we all attended t our own
business as well as farmers dog
does when he comes t town this
would be some world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
Necessary Naval Secrecy.

The extent to which naval happen
ings can be made public IS a different
matter. Secretary Daniels has prom
Used that news of disasters will be
given out with as little delay as pos
sible. 1t is not to be expected, how
ever. that the extent of damage to naval
craft. temporary disablement of de-
stroyers or other vessels, either as a
result of action or through accident.
will be disclosed. The practice of all
countries has been to keep the enemy
as much in the dark as possible on such
matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
BREAD CARDS FOR SWISS.
Federal Council Designates October
! IS Date for Introduction.

BERN. Switzerland August 22.-The
federal council yesterday chose October
as the definite date when the bread
card system will be introduced in
Switzerland. The daily consumption
will be limited for the time being to 80
grammes per person. plus SEQ grammes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22

will be announced promptly. he said.
and the public may rest assured that
no news means good news to that ex-
tent
Such rumors as have been current re-
Gently. he added, were without any
foundation whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
IT'S NOW SIR JAMES W. GERARD.
King George Confers Order of Knight
Grand Cross of the Bath.

LONDON, August 2o.-The statement
that King George has conferred the
Order of knight Grand Cross of the
Bath on James W. Gerard. former
American ambassador to Germany. ap-
pears here for the first time in an un-
official announcement in the Daily Mail
which says the decoration was given
Mr.. Gerard in recognition of his un-
ceasing and courageous efforts to
the lot of British prisoners
in Germany.
ton was offered Mr.. Gerard in Febru-
airy. but that he was unable formally
to accept IL until his retirement from
the diplomatic service. The &c. C. b."
fKnight Grand Cross Of the Bath in
wolves knighthood, with the prefxed
title Of sir
John H; Leonhardt. veteran wagon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-22
For Fiscal Year 1918

Appropriations for the fiscal year
1918, made during the Sixty
fifth Congress. first session tex
elusive of Army. Military
Academy. sundry civil and gen.
eral deficiency actsl:
Expenses incident 10 the Sixty
nth Congress. first session. Sos O2O 90
By act TO issue bonds and extend
credit 10 foreign governments. :, O07 063, 945 40
War risk insurance bureau...... $3.50 900 90
Deficiencies for the military arf
naval establishments ..... 8 os1 o94 81 co
Aviation act .-......--..-..-... SAC. OO0. Oo0O 90
Act to stimulate agriculture and
facilitate the distribution Of
agricultural products ..... 16c 900 600 90
Act 10 encourage the production
conserve the supply and control
distribution of food products. 11.34s. 400 90
Total ....-.........-.......s7.1 III. 222 .so7 .oe