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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
MADISON
Special Meeting of Madison Wat
er District Held to Discuss the
Lower Pumping Station Pow
er-Car Service Resumed on
Tuesday

A special meeting of the Madison
Water District was held Monday even
ing in Firemen's hall with a small at
tendance of representative voters. The
meeting was called TO order by Dis
trict Clerk A. B. Head and J. f.
Withec was elected moderator Judge
Charles .. Small, chairman of COM
mittee appointed last spring TO inves
tigate as to whether or not the power
at the lower pumping station could be
used for any other purpose than pump
/ ing water gave q typewriter report
of four pages Judge Small stated in
substance that eminent legal author-
ties had been consulted but had not
agreed in their opinions but after a
thorough investigation the committee
/ recommended that steps he taken at
once to use the power thus bringing
the burden on the Great Northern Pa
per Co if they wished to take any
action.
The report of the committee was ac-
cepted ana it vas voted to instruct tho
Water District trustees to lease a
whole or part of the power to tho
Madison Village Corporation upon such
terms as should be mutually agreed
upon by the trustees and assessors. 1t
was also voted to sell or lease tho
property known IS the upper pumping
station to the Village Corpora ton. I'm
mediately following the Wat T. District
meeting, came a special meeting Of the
Village Corporation with Judge Withce
as moderator 1t was voted to in
struct the corporation assessors to hire
It part or the whole Of the power at
the lower pumping station for the pur-
y Sc of generating additional power
and the sale of electricity. 1t is On
pected that these meetings will bring
about the settlement Of a long stand
ing controversy as to the right to use
the power for other purposes than
pumping.
Mr.. and Mrs H. {. Dunbar of Wei
lesley Hills, Mass, are passing a few
days with relatives and friends in
Madison and Embden
Lester Adams, who is student at
Harvard Dental college, returned to
Boston Monday after passing a week
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs Alfred
Adams.
Rev. William Wood went Tuesday
morning to Augusta to attend Min
listers Institute Of the Methodist de-
nomination.
Electric car service between Show
began and Madison was resumed
Tuesday morning after being inter
rupted since Saturday evening.
Private Percy Norton of the 3O3rd
Heavy Field Artillery returned Mon
day to Camp Devens after passing q
brief furlough with his father. Paul
Norton.
business meeting of the Army Re
lief committee was held Tuesday even
ing at the residence of Mrs. r. G. Stan
wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
AMERICAN TOBACCO
OFFICIAL JOINS RED
CROSS

! George w Hill. vice president and head
of the selling department Of the American
Tobacco Company, has given up his con-
necton with the American Tobacco Cam
pany, washed his hands of business en-
tirely and Joined the American Red Crosse
being appointed to the Speed Up com
mittee Of the Association with hcadquar-
tiers in France.
1t is expected that Mr.. Hill will sail for
France within short time.
Tht New England members OF the sale.
department of the American Tobacco
Company who have been under Mr.. Hilrs
direction have arranged to send to him IN
token of their appreciation Of his self
sacrificing patriotism. a set of resolutions
expressing these sentiments and telling
him Of the general high appreciation IN
which tn" signcrs of the resolutions have
ever hclj him.
Thee resolutions are to be Illuminated
IN parchment contained in a leather fold
er and are 10 be presented within a day
or two.
| Mr.. IIil has been active in the directions
Of affairs Of the American Tobacco Com.
pany for many years. and although only
rs years OF age. and thoroughly immersed
in business has had brought home to him
the needs of the country in the present
crisis and he felt keenly that it was really
his duty to do his bit for the country at
this time.
SISTER ALSO A VOLUNTEER.
It is interesting to note that one Of M.
IIils sisters. after studying for months
10 perfect herself as A nurse, Joined the
Fed Cross a few weeks ago and is now or
her way to France.
Mr. Hills influence and example az
great worker and very rcsourceful man.
has been of great help to the members Of
the American Tobacco Companys selling
force in New England and they ALL feel
keenIy that they will miss him in their
work. 1t was this feeling together with
their personal devotion to him which
prompted them to prepare the set Of rcso-
Iutions which they are going to present TO
him.
Mr.. Hills action in giving UP his entire
business and putting himself in the ranks
of the workers for the great cause should
be. and undoubtedly will be, splendid
example and an aid TO other men Of like
calibre in the country.
II addition to his own services Mr.. Hill
has given the services of his secretary
and stenographers to the Red Cross, free
OF charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
SECOND LAUNCHING
AT HARRINGTON

Harrington, Me. Dec. 4.-The two-mast-
ed schooner Lizzie D. Peabody was
launched at 80 P. NJ Monday from the
Frye Flynn shipyard, making graceful
dip. She was christened with flowers by
Miss Ellen !. Frye, daughter Of f. NJ
Frye Of the building concern
The Peabody is a staunch and able
coasting schooner of about 100 tons net
register, measuring 20 feet keel, Is feet
beam and eight feet depth Of hold she
viii hail from Jonesport and will be com
manded by Capt. Stephen u. Peabody
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

master; Ernest Pearl. oversecr: NJ. j.
Hartman. lecturer; J. Colby Cooper,
steward: Lee Williams. asst. steward;
Edith F'ogg. chaplain: +. .. Walker
treasurer; Alice f. Walker, secretary;
Arthur Carver, gatekeeper: Cora
Jackson. Ceres: Viola Carver. Pomona;
Gladys Cooper Flora: Louise Chiids,
lady assistant steward; w. + Walker,
chorister; Jennie Shcrburne, librarian
Futh Hight, pianist. Our next meeting
is rally day. the program IN charge of
L. +. Peacock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

Serving Trays-Finished in ma
hogany, either plain or with
handsome inserts, and each has
felt bottom, size 9x13. Marked
at. -. :. -. -. -. .S1.29
Serving Trays-Finished in ma
hogany and walnut, all with
handsome inserts, each has felt
bottom. oval style only, size
104x14!. Marked at =. .S1.59
Serving Trays-F'inished in
plain mahogany, oval OF OBJ
long shape, either plain or with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
Lake GRANGE. Poland.

Lake Grange. West Poland, planned
for an all-day meeting Saturday but
the big storm mtertcrcd considerably
with tho plan Only a few patrons
braved the storm and reached the hall
The ladies arranged the dining table
in the main hall upstairs rather than
try to heat the big dining room and
il was a cosy dinner party that en-
loyed good meal together. The
speaker. Y. ". Canham Of Lisbon was
present and after dinner the men folks
talked over in an informal way some
things Of interest at the present I'M
usual times in the farming history An
early start was made from the hall
to get home before the storm became
worse and as it was the speaker had
TO walk a good part of the way from
West Poland to Poland station because
the Casco stage driver refused TO take
him as a passenger. Lake Grange is
planning for a fair and drama to be
given early in this month. The title
OF the drama is The Grange Fair
and having a large number OF charac-
tiers. promises to be very amusing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
ALMA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Hayward are
guests Of friends in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hilton are receiv-
ing congratulations on the arrival of a
son. The young chap weighed eight
rounds.
Mrs. Mary Erskine and sister Mrs
! aver nave returned from Damaris-
Gotta.
James L. Trask. formerly of Boston.
was recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. An
drew Leighton
Mrs. Lawrence Dyer Of Hallowe,l is
caring for her mother, Mrs. Jessie
Rgelow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
Grange NezVS
West Peru Grange.

West Peru Grange met Saturday,
Dee. l. The Sd and 4th degrees were
conferred on two candidates. After
the business was transacted the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Master. Cuisine Lovejoy overseer,
Cedia White: lecturer. Ethel Knox;
Chaplain. Emma Austin secretary
Valerie Demefitt; treasurer, Charles
Hall: steward, George Hail. assistant
steward, f. f. Demeritt; Ceres, Alice
Hall: Pomona, Lula Lovejoy: Flora
Ardclla Rowe: lady assistant steward
Marx Ella knox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

handsome inserts, each has felt
bottom, size 12X19. Marked at
s1.7s
Emblem Serving Trays-Fin-
ished in plain mahogany, hand
some American emblem, finished
with felt bottom, extra size,
12x1S. Marked at ,S1.S9
Serving Trays-EXtra size, oval
shape. all have handsome in
serts, felt bottoms. Marked at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

Nature Scenes-Very large variety to pick from, all
neat narrow frames. Marked at, .35c
Exterior Vews-Al hand colored. Neat mahogany
ished frames, size $40. Marked at. ......
ment is very large all with neat mahogany finished frau
size 1913. Marked at ..... 49,. -. -. .........
Coonial-All handsome interior and exterior views~ b
tuly colored pretty neat frames, size 11X13. Make
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

form to the law which stipulates a mimi
mum of $50 per cent. butter fat 10 each
pound Of butter. A report covering the
situation was submitted to the Auburn
lily government Monday night by A. B.
andrews, spector.-Lewiston sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

ono of her owners. The builders will be
managing owners and John A. Beal of
Jonesport is also one of the principal
owners
The Peabody will tow 10 Machias IN
load lumber for Tiverton and will h.
ready for sea as soon as loaded
The Frye Flynn Co will stretch the kec'
o. a large four-master in about two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

Frank ]. Cowan of Winterport W.,
graduated from Bowdoin in 1913, az 3,
attending the college of law OF VI
University of Maine, was adnli'"
iaSt week to practice in the MAJ,
courts. before Judge Bird In PortlanSS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

The standard Of butter as shown by
pHa1ysis of : samples purchased from -
Auburn dealers and representing q man
uCacturers Of this commodity. is below
TIC requirements of tho state OF the :
kamplcs only, Il, or S9,3 per cent, con
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05

Arnold Simpson of Portland, an ex-
pert dam builder. is making a tour Of
Dig irook. Oquossoc, looking for dam
sites 70 build dams for the American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
Now Is
The Time
to smoke A BEECH NUT GIG"
You get your moneys worth
ways fresh, no old stock, on sale even
where. Manufactures by II. A. HUT
III Water St, Augusta, Me.
noy6dtf

fiealty Company's next spring or,
from that region. He is accompanu'..
by Charles Reed of Livermore fapS'
BOSS driver for the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-05
ReadheId Grange

Election of officers at Readfield
Grange Saturday, Dec, |: +. a. Cottle,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-17
GREEK army PREPARES
FOR ITS PART IN WAR
Word Received in Washing
ton Relieves Uncertainty
as to Her Status.

Washington. July l6.--Uncertainty
az to Gfeeces status III the war was
cleared away today with tho recent of
official information tnat the Greek
government has not only severed reln-
tons with all four of the central now
era. but Is actually In a state of war
win them. Information has reached
the state department that the Greek
minister in Paris has notified the
French government that Greece con-
siders herself full belligerent and
Will act accordingly. lie said it was
not necessary to Issue a formal declar-
alton of war as the government feels
II Is bound by the declarations previ-
ously issued ut Saloniki by Premier
Venizelos.
Greece is expected to lose no time
in mobilizins her war resources and
joining effectively I'm the allied opera
tons In the Balkans. The strength
of the Venizelos army Is placed at
about 10000, and the remnants of the
former army. while not over 30 1000
now. has ut times been mobilized to a
total OF 100000 and Is capable Of
reaching 300, 900 If munitions are pro-
vided. The regulars practically were
demobilized by the allies when former
King Constantine held the organiza-
ton as n threat to the allies rear, but
can quickly be called to the colors
again.
While 1t Is understood the new gov
ernment has not yet mobilized this
army. the classes of 1916 and 1917 pre-
|viously prevented by the allies from
being called out. were called to the
coiors about two weeks ago. Commis-
sioner Jonnart whom the allies entrust-
ed with forcing Constantinc's abdi-
cation. has reported that a Greek army
Of 250.000 will be raised to add to the
100000 allied soldiers already in the
Balkans.
A Greek mission may be sent to the
United States not only to negotiate for
supplies for this army, but also to pre-
sent Greece's situation as to the gen.
eral world reconstruction after the
war.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-17
War Summary

Still further, reverses have been
inflicted by the Russians on the
Austro -German forces i'm Galicia.
The battle front extends from Riga
to the Rumanan frontier. A part
of LOdziany. in the Lomnica re-
gion, has fallen into the Russians
hands. Northeast of Kalusz fur
ther gains are reported.
For the first Is days of July the
Russians have captured 36,434 Of
ficers and men and more than GOO
guns of various descriptions.
In the Champagne sector on the
western front the Germans sue
ceeded in recapturing positions the
French had taken from them, but
counter attack by the French re-
took all the ground and inflicted
heavy casualties on the Tetons.
Along the Belgian front consid-
erable fighting has been taking
place between the Germans and
British, but most OF the activity
In In the nature Of raiding enter
prises.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-17
New Chancellor Must.

Amsterdam. July 16.--The. Tageblatt
OF Berlin says the new chancellor must
guarantee personally by HIS actions
that he has made up his mind to pre.
pare to give parliament fun power IL
control future events and assume re.
sponsibility for them.
The Deutsche Tagem Zeitung asserts
that the burden of DIR. Won Bethmann-
Hollwegs incapacity prevented the
German nation from breathing and
that danger OF the actual suffocation
was not far removed. Moreover, he
was unable to find u way to advance
the cause Of peace.
Notwithstanding the political crisia,
says the Catholic Germania- the m.
ton remains determined not to end tho
war until a happy conclusion u. a..
sured
The Socialist organ. vorwaerts. says
that the Socialists. In co.operation
with the future government. are will
ing to raise Germany to the level OF
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-17
Is SORRY TO SEE
HotLWEG LEAVE

The Hague. July 16.-The Berlin
Reichsanzeiger. a copy of which has
been received here, publishes an auto
graphic letter from Emperor William
to DIR. Won Bethmann- Holl,veg on the
occasion of the acceptance Of the
resignation Of the imperial chancellor.
The emperor says:
IT decide with a heavy heart to grant
your request to be relieved from your
office. For eight years you have oc-
cupied the highest and most respon-
sible office In the imperial and state
services with eminent loyalty and have
successfully placed your brilliant pow
ers and personality at the services Of
the kaiser and the empire and the
king and the fatherland.
In the most grievous times that
have ever fallen to the lot OF the Ger
man countries and peoples. you have
stood by my side with counsel and
aid. It Is my hearts desire to express
my most cordial thanks for your
faithful service"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-17
Cattle and Sheep.
Missouri Riot;na lsssens.

Flat River Mo-. July l6.--Danger Of
race rioting in the lead belt of SOUTH
eastern Missouri diminished today as
a. result Of the firm attitude of ma
ttional guard officers and the action
OF Sheriff Adams in swearing in IL
deputies.
About half Of the mines in the Fiat
River section resumed operations. hut
worked short handed as a result Of the
exodus Of all foreign born laborers.
In other towns of the lead belt nearly
all the mines we're running. The
warning Of a mob to the foreign resi-
dents of Bonne Terre that they must
get out of town by 10 o'clock this morn
ing> did not produce the expected re-
suit. The foreigners. advised by mine
officials to stay and defend their
rights. armed themselves to protect
their homes. The agitators at Flat
River who were responsible for the
driving out Of the foreigners here on
Saturday. decided to leave Bonnie
Terre alone.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-17
EXPECT MANY Miners
Will return TO WORK
Think Settlement of Electri.
clans Strike Will Have
Soldering Effect.

Butte. July 16.-With the final set
tlement today of the electricians strike
a rush OF men to the mines is expected
tomorrow morning. The mining COM
panies reported today that there are
more men at work than have been en-
pioyed at any time since the walkout
month ago. One company alone re-
ported an Increase this morning of
more than 200 miners.
The electricians had until last week
stood with the Metal Mine Workers.
but upon advice of their international
president, II j. McNuity, and Federal
MediatOrSW II. Rodgers, decided to
agree to a revised contract with the
Montana Power company.
Electricians Sign Up.
The last obstacle in the. way of n
settlement OF the electricians strike
was overcome this afternoon when the
electricians signed Il contract with tho
power company.
The contract runs for a year and 30
days notice must be given by either
side before it can be changed or a
strike called
settlement OF the electricians
strike means that the electricians will
return to work for the Montana Power
company as we'll as In the mines. The
metal trades men. machinists, black
smiths and boiler makers who walked
out In the mines because of sympathy
with the electricians. have also voted
To return and will be back in the
mines tomorrow morning.
Expect Miners to Capituiate.
international labor leaders in the
city expect the strike of the metal
mine workers to collapse completely.
To all appearances the mines will soon
approach normal production. 1t is now
certain that the night shift will have
to be inaugurated soon.
Organized labor leaders here expect
many miners to follow the advice of
Federal Mediator W. H. Rodgers and
return to work tomorrow morning.
After n meeting this morning of the
board Of directors of the Silver Bow
Employers association. the operating
committee was directed to address a
communication to the Silver Bow
Trades and Labor assembly and the
Building Trades council. suggesting To
these central governing bodies that
they select representatives of the va
rious building crafts and other
branches OF labor for a joint confer
ence with the employers.
To Make Readjustments.
This step was taken for the purpose
Of discussing labor. wage sand work :
ing conditions with a view of making
such readjustments as will remove
any future unnecessary obstructions to
the continuance of building and gen.
eral business in the community. Such
a conference Is especially desira BILE
now that the mining situation appears
to be nearing a satisfactory settle
ment
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-17
REG|STRANTS ARE ASKED
TO INFORM THEMSELVES
Study Exemption Regula-
tions in Order to Avoid
Unnecessary Confusion.

washington, July 1G.--,With dra wing
of lots for the selective draft army
awaiting only completion of exemption
machinery IN few scattered sections
or tho country. officials here are
anxious that registrants take every
opportunity between now and the day
OF drawing to inform themselves thor
onghly regarding exemption regula-
tions so as to reduce to n minimum
the confusion TO be cleared up after
designations are made.
To this end attention was directed
/ today to various sections Of the regt,-
lations over which questions have
arisen. and It was suggested that the
local boards and the press co o-operate
during the week or so remaining be-
fore lots are drawn to insure that
the registered men know Just how to
perform their part In the great task
of examination and exemption. Off
cials do not think drawing will be
started before Saturday
Left to Superior Boards.
! Officials are anxious that local
boards make It clear that no question
OF exemption Of any registered man
for any other cause than physical
disability or dependent relatives can
be taken up before the local boards.
The whole matter of Industrial ex
emptions Is left to the superior boards,
one of which has been created In each
federal judicial district.
Another point on which there has
been much doubt IL the status of reg.
istranfs absent from their registra :
tton districts. Scores of requests have
come from men In this situation ask.
Ing if they will haye to return to their
home towns for examination. They
have been informed that n they nre
| selected for examination each will be
notified by mail by his local board and
then can apply to the local board for
permission to undergo examination In
the town where he is located.
Such action. however. cannot be
taken until the registrant actually has
been summoned by his local board.
Probably the point in the whole
process which has led to the greatest
misunderstanding and confusion Ii the
system by which Industrial exemption
Is to be granted. Many persons have
rega rded 1t as certain that men In
munitions making or other strictly
war industries would be exempted as
class. This Is not the fact. What
Is to govern the process is the impor-
tance OF the individual In such an in :
dustry. If another man could take his
place without prejudice to tho working
OF the plant he will not be granted
military exemption.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-17
READY TO FIGHT
FOR UNCLE SAM

Washington. July 16.-Patriotism OF
Americans abroad has been shown by
the application for enlistment in the
United States marine corps Of 104
Americans living in all parts Of the
world. az announced at marine corps
headquarters.
In the last month letters have been
received from 26 foreign countries Of
fering service to the Soldiers Of the
Sea" Every continent on the face OF
the globe was epresented-New Zea-
land. China, Japan. Egypt, five each
of South and Central America coun-
tries. four West Indian islands, several
British colonies and. others.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-17
PARROT MASCOT /
CRIES SL.ACKER

New York. July 16.---A parrot mas
cot of battleship trained to cry
"slacker" when his tail Is pulled. was
enlisted today in the campaign here
for navy recruits. a petty navy Of
ficer appeared on Fifth avenue with
the bird on his shoulder and when-
ever he passed a man of military age
pulled the birds tail. The officer
soon had trailing behind him n crowd
of shop girls. who every time the bird
shrieked Stacker" made an effort to
induce the man thus addressed to fall
In line and enlist.