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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
d. A. r. OBSERVES WASH
INGTON'S BIRTHDAY

There was a large attendance at the
D. A. r. meeting Thursday afternoon al
the residence of Mrs. W. b. Arnold on
Silver street. Al members being present.
Mrs. Arnold was the hostess of the occa-
sion and a most enjoyable party was
held. The guests were received by
George and Martha Washington, the for
mer in full dress uniform, the latter
gowned in beautiful lavender silk dress,
Mrs. Fred Neal and Mrs. Rollins Clark OF
Fairfield doing the honors. Other ladies
in costume suitable for the event were
Mrs. Harry Brown, Mrs. A. F. Drum
mond, Mrs. Arthur Totman and Mrs,
Phelps Mrs. +. B. Green wore a mag
nitcent old Indian shawl brought from
. California in 1858.
The program for the afternoon consist
ed of patriotic songs and recitations on
the Victrola, followed by a sketch of the
domestic life of George and Martha
Washington by Mrs. Augusta Bailey. A
portion of Washington's farewell speech
was read by Mrs. Pierce in very pleas
ing manner. Following the program of
the afternoon Sc sat down to a delicious
supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
Mrs. Elizabeth Foster

Mrs. Elizabeth Foster died at her
home. % College avenue. Thursday aft
ernoon after a long illness. Mrs. Fos-
ter was one of the oldest inhabitants
of the city, of which she had been a
lifelong resident. She was a member
of the First Baptist church and one of
it's strongest workers. Mrs. Foster is
survived by one brother. Frank B. Phil
brick of this city, one sister. Mrs
Charles Meserve of Raleigh, n. c.. and
a son who is missionary in China.
A three grandchildren. The funeral
arrangements have not been made yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
DEATH PENALTY
IMPOSED UPON
LUBE MARTIN

Murray, Ky. Feb. Ex-Governor A. 0.
Stanley's previous efforts to quell a Muir
conviction for murder of Lube Martin,
a Negro charged with killing Guthrie
Duiguid. a white man. The death penalty
was imposed.
A continuance granted in Martins case
last January dissatisfied the citizens and
mob was formed. Disorders which en-
sued occasioned hurried night trip to
Murray by the governor. through whose
personal efforts order was restored.
Martins trial was conducted under the
protection of a company Of national
guardslnen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23

J talk with the Emperor over the tele-
phone, however, the head of the mu-
inequality changed his mind. 1t an
pears that DR.. Weiskirchner told the
Emperor that the cars must be STONED
on account Of lack of coal
lie was told that it was his business 20
una iuel and he did SO. In order to avoid
evasion by the city council the Emperor
himself fixed the number of cars which
were to run.
some oincial circles in Vienna and else
"here throughout the empire have not
yet recovered from the shock caused nv
''e energetic methods of the young EN-
peror Red tape has been cut right and
left and official heads continue TO fall in
the general cleanup which is still going
on. 1t is a sad time for certain army
offlcers who have been enjoying star SIN
ecures In one instance the Emperor sent
batch of 20 to the front and replaced
them by invalided officers. While the Of
fclal classes were at first inclined 20 Of
FER passive resistance they have now re-
signed themselves to the inevitable Those
VINO feel the pace of the new regime too
fast are resigning, while the rest are at
tempting to live up to the monarch's de-
mands for hard work. efficiency and
punctuality
The energy and force of character dis
played by the young Emperor are attrib-
uted by those who know him to the fact
that his branch of the imperial family
was VIGOROUSLY poor and that before he
became heir apparent he was OFTEN act
ually hard up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
VIENNA FUEL AND FOOD PROBLEMS
SOLVED BY THAW AFTER COLD SPELL

Nt,uHa. Fob. 2G.--Nia London, Feb.
The intense cold weather has pass
"a and d :hJ'v has set in which has
HeaSureable ;, WE'D the fuel difficulty
p Vienna and Incidentally greatly ia
uhtated the importation of foodstuffs.
me lou" :lills. which were shut down
owing to frozen rivers. are again In
"peratiol and fun bread rations are
once moro in force.
Emperor Charles has been an active
worker in III" campaign 10 relieve eco
Henic conditions and imperial teams
Nc still hauling coal for the populace.
ne sight OF the blooded stock. here
'''orc only harnessed to state coaches.
mailing heavy coal trucks. is one of
'"' curious war time incidents in the
Austrian capital The Emperor recent
y hanished wheat bread from the Of
hoers mess at all army headquarters
md had both wheat bread and -four
removed from n special train which
was taking his son. Archduke Maxmil-
IN to Constantlnople.
IN issuing this latter order the En-
r"ror remarked that if the common
soldiers. the people and himself were
'ohtented with black bread the par
w on the trair also should be.
A1other result of the monarch's in
'erNention has been that Vienna street
c'rs are still running day and night.
pr Weiskirchner. the burgomaster.
had decided that no cars should run
hetween 4. NJ and in the after
noon The Emperor informed DR..
NeiSkirchner that this step must not
he thought Of and at first the burgo-
master threatened to resign. After a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
ANOTHER BOXING BOUT
PLANNED FOR MARCH 5

Manager Berard of the Elm City
Athletic Club is planning for fine pro-
gram OH the evening of March 5. He
has made arrangements for Finney
Boyle the young man who won his
bout by knockout last Friday night,
to meet some one to be named later,
ana everyone Dko saw this young man
box last week, will be certain to want
to see him again. For the semi-fnal
there will lie a bout between Young
Collins of Lewiston, who made a fine
showing here last week. and Pooler Of
Brewer, who is said to be very fast
man. A preliminary on par with
these is also being arranged so that an
evening of fire sport may be assured
to all who attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
AUSTRIAN REPLY
TO j. s. IS KNOWN,
IMPLIES PAPER

Berne, via Paris, Feb. 22-Austria' s
reply to the United States defining her
position in the submarine war is known
in Berlin, according to the F'rankfurter
Zeitung. which predicts that a breach
of relations between Washington and
Vienna is inevitable. The papers Ber-
lin correspondent says:
THE memorandum which President
Wilson has sent to the Vienna govern
ment leaves no doubt that the breach
of relations between the United States
and Germany will soon be followed by
a breach with Austria-Hungary Pres
ident Wilson wishes to be clearly told
whether the Austro-Hungarian govern
ment has withdrawn its earlier declara-
ton regarding the conduct of submar-
inc warfare. Really one ought to think
that the explanation given by Austria
Hungary at the beginning of the I'M
restricted submarine warfare to the ef-
feet that from February l all ocean
traffic in the blockaded zones will be
prevented with all means, should not
be capable of misconception. But in his
dealings with the Central Powers, Pres
ident Wilson is always painfully eX-
act
1T is true that we have not heard
that he ever sent cautions, let alone
warnings to the Entente for torpedons
Austrian or German ships without
warning, but when Germany or Austria
do the same thing President Wilson
raises his voice in the name of human
ity and civilization. The Austro-Hun-
Dr. l.
dent Wilson's memorandum and what
this answer will be is known. Mr.. VIII
son will be able to draw his conclu-
sions therefrom and will break off re-
lations."
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Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield, NJ l6.

The score of the tournament held at
the Masonic Club rooms between Cap
tain r. A. JEWELS and Captain f. \.
Knowltons resulted with the scores as
follows:
Cribba ge-Hill Madigan. j, 914; Saw
age, J, 1000; arney. J. 500; Barton, J.
p. Lawry x, 1000; S. T. Lawry. X,
76S: Shaw. X. ass.
Whist-Crawford. w. w. Nye. j. 25;
Totman. Piper. X. II; Wing, McClin-
toonk. X. 10; Archer, Knowlton, X, 25.
y-Three-Brazzell. Partridge, j,
1000: Rollins. Sleeves. X. $50
Pitch--N Nyc, Wing j, so; l.. f.
Nye. Neal, X. 391.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23

Washington, Feb. pa controversy
over what part women shall take in
the Inauguration ceremonies came to a
head tonight with an announcement by
Mrs. James H. Boggs, president of the
Women's Wilson Union and member
of the inauguration committee that be-
cause of a ruling barring from the in
aucllral parade a section of state floats
beinc organized under her direction
she declared "the withdrawal of all
womyS from the parade.
LNbert NJ. Harper, chairman of the
committee. replied to the announce
ment with the statement that Mrs.
Boggs had no authority TO declare
such withdrawal. He said women
were wanted in the parade and that
fine state floats had been barred only
because the plans for them were in so
uncertain stage that he feared they
could not be completed in time to con-
form TO the committees standards. The
decision to withdraw, Mrs. Boggs de-
c!ared. had the endorsement of the eX-
ecutive board of the Wilson Union, in
Gliding the wives of many senators
and representatives and other public
officials and would receive the backing
also OF millions of women throughout
the country. Although she would not
add 10 her announcement tonight, Mrs.
Eoggs Indicated clearly that if only
fa,bly expressed her indignation and
that the women of the union might
have something more to say on the
.uh!cCt later. Mr.. Harper declared
tier, never had been such an organi-
r,'iDu OF n VDman'S division OF the
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proclamation of unrestricted submarine
warfare is revealed in figures made public
here today by the American Railway AS
sociation on behalf of its car service COM
mission which is cooperating with the
Interstate Commerce Commission in ef-
forts to relieve the car shortage situation,
Drops Nearly Half
The statistics which are to be place
before the government for it's informa-
ton show that from Feb. l to Feb. II
the grain delivered to vessels at the four
ports amounted approximately to only
100000 bushels. This compared with 29.-
600, 600 bushels throughout January. The
deliveries have been regulated, the asso-
citation says, to correspond as far as
possible to the reduction of cargo space
caused by the U-boat campaign
The statistics show further that per-
mits were issued between Feb. | and II
for transportation of 100000 bushels to
seaboard to fill future cargo space prom
Used. This compared with 25.oG90O0 moved
on the permit basis throughout January.
Stored at the terminals in the four
ports were 12,500,000 bushels during the
first half month Of J-boat activity as
compared with accumulation of 16.5C0,00o
in January.
A decrease in carload movements of aM
other export freight in about the same
proportion is also shown
The railroads maintain they have
succeeded in regulating the movement
to the seaboard through embargoes and
the permit basis system so that the
accumulation has decreased somewhat
in proportion to the expectation.
The purpose of the figures is. it is
understood, to show that the decreased
number of sailings from Eastern ports
was responsible, as we'll as the severe
Western weather. for inland congestion
of shipments. 1t was claimed on behalf
of the roads that the general situation
as regards foods movement was
brighter today than during recent
weeks. owing partly to more favorable
weather, but due also to new car SER
vice rules which went into effect on
Wednesday.
1t was announced that virtually all
the large roads in the country had
signed an agreement to return cars at
once directly to the roads owning
them.
Replying to the statement hv J. p.
Griffin, president of the Chicago Board
OF trade, That preference is given to
frelght paying the greatest revenue"
the american Railway Association not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
FAIRFIELD

Lester Brownell while on the grocery
team Thursday morning was thrown to
the ground when the sled caught in the
rail of the car barn Maine Central cross
ing and his ankle was badly broken. Drs.
W. Gousse and /. p. fash were called
and the bone was set,
Mrs. p A. Smith and daughter Mar
jorie were at Augusta Thursday. where
they attended the Governors ball.
Mrs Henry Laplant and niece. Miss
velma Wheeler, have gone to Lynn,
Mass. where they will pass a few days
with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
All Women Withdrawn
from Inaugural Pafade
by President Of Women S
Wilson Union, Mrs. Boqqs

mo one except Maj. Gen. Scott, who is
grand marshal, and myself, has authority
to say who shall, or shall not take par.
in the parade" said Mr.. Harper. We
want women to participate, provided only
they conform to the same requirements
that are laid down for men,"
The suggestion that number Of his
torical floats representing the states be
organized was made several weeks ago.
the chairman said, and he. designated
Mrs. Boggs to carry out the idea if she
could do so according to the parade ar
rangements.
Cntile few days ago, he added, she
had not submitted any concrete plan and
consequently the floats subcommittee
unanimously agreed with him that the
project should be abandoned to prevent
the assembling at the last moment of a
float section that might not conform to
committee requirements as to number.
uniformity of dress, music and other
details.
| At the Wilson Union headquarters, on
! the other hand, it was insisted tonight
that a considerable fund had been raised
for the section that at least two floats
were ready for shipment to the capital
and others nearing completion, and that
a definite plan had been worked out in
every state.
The women and Chairman Harper
agreed only on the point that the dis
pute was in no sense an outgrowth of
the controversy over representation OF
woman suffra gettes in the parade. That
element it was declared on both sides.
bad not entered in any way into the
situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
Trolley Car Collides with
Hook and Ladder Truck

The Waterville & Fairfield electric
car ran into the horses on the Hook &
Ladder truck after they returned from
the fire on lower Water street in the
afternoon Thursday. Driver Reed
swung the horses around to drive them
into the house and they were across
tie track as the car came up Main
street. The car struck the horse which
was on the Main street side of the Hook
& Ladder. breaking trace chain but
fortunately doing no further injury to
either tho horse or the equipment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23

There is a growing belief among the
people of Dexter that the coming of
an electric road is DeXter's sole hope
of obtaining the badly needed train
service to and from Bangor and other
points. 1t is said that the business
men and manufacturers at Dexter are
Disguised at the attitude maintained.
by the Maine Central Railroad in the
matter Of service, and are in a posi-
ton to offer a much better PROPOSE
ton than ever before. Several years
ago an extension was proposed of the
Bangor Railway & Electric Company's
line from East Corinth through to
Dexter, the line of the proposed ex-
tension was surveyed and an esti-
mate Of the cost made. The survey
was made through one of the richest
and most prosperous farming districts
in Penobscot county. But difficulties
arose which caused a halt in the plans
Of the COMPANY for the tinna heina-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
.VOsHELL WINS
INDOOR TENNIS
CHAMPIONSHIP

New York. Feb. -2.-S. Howard Vos-
hyN Brooklyn, won the national in
door tennis singles championship to-
day by defeating Clifton b. Herd. Los
Angeles, in straight sets by scores of
-, G-3. 60 on the courts of the
Seventh Regiment here. Voshell hand
lea Herds fast service easily and beat
the Californian at the net
Frederick b. Alexander and DR.. Will
liam No@enbaum of New York won the
rational Indoor tennis doubles cham
r!onship by defeating 4. H. Mann, Jr.,
lew York, and Clifton b. Herd, Los
Angeles, in the final round. The score:
Ga, ca, Sc 10, Ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
OAKLAND
o. H. S. Senior Class to Give
Entertainment Tonight-W.
r. c. Observes Washington's
Birthday - Cascade Grange
Tenders Reception to Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Smith

The Senior class of the Oakland
! High school will give an entertainment
Friday evening, Feb. %, at I30 II. NJ,
at Memorial hall. The entertainment
will consist of a farce entitled, a
Love of a Bonnet" a ghost parade;
pantomime; readings and songs. Miss
! Beryle Stanchfieid of Augusta will
sing, accompanied by Mr.. Bullock, in
structor of music in Augusta. a social
will follow the entertainment Parents
and friends are cordially invited to at
tend.
Merl Beveridge and Percy L.arkin
have been selected by the government
to deliver the mail for the new town
delivery system which will go into eft
feet shortly.
Mr.. and Mrs Heber Ogden of Ca
naan went to Skowhegan Thursday,
after a visit of a few days with friends
in town.
Harry Sanford of Portland, formerly
of Oakland. was a business caller in
town Thursday.
Alton Libby, who has a position in
Worcester, Mass, arrived in town
Thursday morning for short visit
with his relatives.
The following program in observance
Of Washingto tons birthday was carried
out by the Women's Relief Corps on
Wednesday evening at the Post rooms.
Singing of patriotic songs by girls
quartet, Misses Marjorie Whitney,
Doris Walton, Clara Leech and Bca-
trice Thomas; early life of George
Washington by secretary, Miss Louise
Benson; readings by Misses Alice
Brimstine, Bertha Eldridge and Avis
Dean. A social hour followed and a
bag treat was served.
About $50 attended the reception Civ
en- by Cascade Grange to Mr. and Mrs.
j. Smith on Wednesday evening. The
party presented the couple with splen-
did Morris chair, Mr. Charles Davies
speaking in behalf of the Grange. Fol
lowing this was a dance program and
refreshments of ice cream and fancy
crackers were served.
Clyde Soule and Joseph f. Clough
where they will attend the r. L. d. Con
vention
George Bradford went to Boston
Wednesday for a few days
Mr. and Mrs. \. II. Oliver have re-
, turned from Madison, where they at
tended a funeral recently.
w. L. Pride. former superintendent of
the Portland Packing Company and who
has been i'll at his home in Woodfords,
is reported as being much better and
he expects TO pay his friends in Oak
land a visit shortly.
w. G. Cahill of Bath was transacting
b,Cipasc in town Thursday
p. L. Gardner of Lebanon. n. H., was
a business caller Thursday.
The Child's Welfare committee will
meet at the home of Mrs. II. l.. Hun
ton on Pleasant street on Tuesday, Feb.
81, at 2.30 p. NJ
On account of the scarcity of fuel the
Ames Shovel Handle factory have in
creased the price of shavings 100 per
cent The price is now one cent bun
die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
GREAT INCREASE
IN MANUFACTURE
OF u. S. POTASH

Washington, Feb. GA remarkable ex
ransion in the American potash industry
has resulted from efforts to make the
United States independent Of foreign
sources for the potash used in munitions
md for other purposes, and although the
boom did not get underway until late in
1916 production during the calendar year
reached value 10 times as great as tina
of 1912
The 1916 production is estimated in !:
preliminary report published today by tho
Geological Survey at 10000 tons with a
value of s3,5C0,o00
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
1000 KILLED AT
yULETIDE IN A
DRESDEN PLANT

London, Feb. 22.-The explosion in
ammunition factories in Dresden dur
ing the Christmas holidays was the
greatest disaster of the kind which has
occurred anywhere since the war be-
gan, according TO a Central News dis
patch from Christiania quoting a Ores
den dispatch TO the Aftenposten.
More than 1000 persons were killed
out OF 10000 employed in the wrecked
factories. Emperor William visited the
scene OIL the following day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
MAMMOTH TANK
BURSTS WHILE A
Guard STANDS BY

New York, Feb GA wooden tank
containing $4,000 gallons for emergen-
cy use in connection with the Brook
lyn water system, collapsed late to-
night before the eyes of squad of
miitiamen detailed TO guard it and
six other tanks at Springfield, Long
Island. Investigation failed to show
that anyone had damaged the tank and
the officer in command expressed the
opinion that it had been burst by the
weight of water. Two frame buildings
of q filtration plant were carried down
in the wreck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23

In Macedonia today there are roughly
estimated $4,000 fighting men Of the En-
tente Allies. To this number may be
added three regiments of Creeks consti-
tuting the Nenizelesta army.
Gen Sarrail has frequently stated that
he considers half million men would
be required before active operations can
begin in Macedonia. There are therefore
10000 bayonets still to come before an
offensive can be undertaken with fair
prospect of success. Officers Of the al
lied transportation staff assert that this
number can be landed in Saloniki In six
weeks at a pinch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
Troops Mobilizing at
SaIoniki for Spring Drive

Salon,bi. Jan. 26.-(Staf correspondence
OF the Associated Press).-New troops,
especially large Italian contingents, are
arlAu.g esery few days in Saloniki to
reinforce ,he allied armies. The talk
aere Is General Of pushing through this
Sphe the offensive planned for last
spring which the German attack on Yer
DIR prevented.
No well informed Allied ofTicor in the
Nacedoua theatre OF war expects any
attack upon Salonil>. by the Germans
r. nec~ from the south by the Greeks
was. never taken seriously. By the military
experts
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GARDINER

WEST-Arthur Williams, w. $,
Bachelor were visitors in Gardiner
Monday on business.
Mrs. J. S. Collins and Mrs. Beane
were callers at S. A. Smiths Tuesday.
Harry French and Frank f. Towle
visited Augusta and Hallowell on bust
ness Wednesday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Scott visited Hallow
ell Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs s. A. Smith were re-
cent callers at Dr. Merrills.
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Neal of Farm
ingdale visited F'renchs Corner Tues
day.
Mrs. J. S. Small was a visitor at
Frenchs Corner Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-23
DEMOCRATS TO NAME
MAYORALTY CANDIDATE

The Democratic caucus for the NOM
nation of a candidate for mayor will be
held at the Armory Friday evening at
s o'clock. 1t is expected that Ora A.
Meader. who was the candidate last
year, will again be placed in nominal ton,
but there is a rumor that Hon. Gedeon
Pitcher, who was said to be a candidate.
is not to be shufiled aside so easily and
that he will have his name placed be-
fore the caucus and will put up fight.