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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12

BY HOTEL MEN

Washington, July 11.-New York
Citys restaurant and hotel managers
met here today with Herbert Hoover
and outlined a program of food conser.
walton which they purpose to put into
operation to reduce food consumption
in their establishments.
The measures the hotels and restau-
rants will take include the reduction
of the use Of butter and bread: es-
tablishment of war bread by mixing
ether materials with wheat flour; dis
ccuragement of the use of pork, lamb.
veal and young pig meat; institution
OF a wheatless day and a beefless day,
and discontinuance of free lunches. re-
duction Of the use Of sugar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
4 GOLF RECORD
Extra-Hole Match at
Chicago
Ned Sawyer Defeats Maxwell
of Yale

chicago, July ia worlds. record
.,,ra.hoie match was staged today in
=. second match round OF the West.
-, Amateur Golf Championship at
v,A,othian. Ned Sawyer OF Bobolink
rub defeating Robert Maxwell, Yale
f.ntversity star on the, 42nd hole Aft
. having been fve down at the 9th
al. I, took par golf for the veteran
yss,s-n champion in 1905, to overtake
i, younger opponent, who was dorme
zee after 80 holes of splendid golf,
q, the Strain finally told on the young
slfr,an.
me other matches were not close
.s thew were one sided.
F,aa-.s Ouinlet OF Boston defeated
T Henry OF Chicago. 4 and 2, in a
Any anish. The former national
hampton barely kept square on the
ers, ntn- with a 81, one over par, but
-s.red three holes on the second nine.
gtnr, aeain held his own on the third
rs tl' tipped = hole on the last lap,
.rng f"ur down and two to 20.
Eene'r Edward eliminated Reuben
Push. 't7 last southern contender 8
ma g. ma former southern champion
ever gaming a lead over the Midlo-
'hian play or.
Jack May had no trouble in ousting
{ Hoover Bankard of Chicago, s to 5,
and Potter Burnett downed his fellow
rt.rcrtan. VI. J. Peterson. 3 and g.
IN runaway affair Jesse P Guilfcrd,
Ntssa husetfs champion. defeated G.
ge-ter French OF Rock Island Arsenal IS
and u being 10 up at the end of the first
-oprA "
IN another lop-s;ded contest Donald Ed
yards Of Midlothian. rnedalist in the
-ua..,ying rounds. defeated. 10 up and s.
re only British contestant, J. S. Worth
rzior John Anderson Of New York.
hung par golf on the second round. de-
itaiHd Robert Bowker ,of Chicago and
: sf'sr the public links expert had held
'he eastern player even on the first Is
hoits
ThA match between Sawyer and Mark.
-tI was followed by large gallery,
whose members hung breathless on every
trot untn the Yale expert finally put
himself hopelessiy in a trap I'm the sixth
htle Sawyer, who had shot splendid
rof ever since the tournament started
.en; Il M today, scoring 3sI-79 on the
'rf' round IN a drizzlng rain, but Mark
-ell went better with 36-4o-7s and was I
up At luncheon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
EVERS MAY JOIN
the PH|LLIES

Boston, July 1l.-"Johnny" Evers, for
mer captain of the Boston National
League baseball club. left here tonight
for Philadelphia for a conference with
Patrick Moran. manager of the Philadel-
phia Nationals. regarding the possibility
OF Philadelphia assuming Evers' con-
tract. Philadelphia already has hid for
the second basemans services. Evers'
contract with the Boston club-calling
for $4,000 season-dces not expire until
the end of the present season and in the
meantime under the contract Evers can
not be sold or traded without his consent.
Although Evers is still on the sick list.
II Is understood the Philadelphia club
wants him on the assumption that he will
be able to resume playing soon and also
as an inspiration and coach for the Phil
adelphia players.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
NO RIDES FOR ENEMY
Cannot Travel on N. Y. Ferry
Boats Past Forts

New York. July 11.-Enemy aliens
were today prohibited from travelling
on ferry boats, excursion boats and
fishing vessels passing forts or
through New York bay. by order of
Thomas D. Mccarthy, United States
marshal for the southern district of
New York. Early in the day placards
were posted warning all alien enemies
to keep away from docks and piers in
this city and on Long Island.
Carl Kupp a German sailor, was ar
rested and interned by federal agents,
who charged that he was trying to
ship as a Swede on an outgoing YES
sell He recently arrived here from
Mexico.
Joseph Neith. a German stenograph-
err. was informed at Ellis island on the
charge that he had denounced Pres
ident Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
CHILD DIES FROM
EATING POISON

Randolph. Mass. July Il.-While rid
inE with her father In the side car OF
his motorcycle today. Eva G. Proctor.
the 2-year-old daughter Of Francis W.
Proctor, ate some poison pills. mistak-
en- for candy which she had found In
the pantry before starting. When the
little ones head dropped the father
tried to arouse. her and, failing. he
carried her to = doctor. who said she
was doaA - sFt-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
NO JAPAN VISIT
Mission Coming Direct
ly Home
Root Should Return Soon to Give
First Hand News

Washington, July 1.-THE American
mission to Russia is expected to re-
turn directly home instead Of stopping
off in Japan on the way. 1t was stat
ed authoritatively at the State Depart
ment today hat there never had been
serious consideration of the suggestion
that the mission would take the op-
portunity to pay its respects to Japan
on its return trip.
1t is deemed very urgent that Elihu
Root. heading the commission, return
to Washington as quickly as possible
in order to give the government first
hand personal acquaintance with the
situation. 1t is also possible that Mr..
Root will make his headquarters in
Washington for some time to help CO.
ordinate American aid to Russia and
interpret events there as they develop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12

Three hundred and fifty thousand
dollars were paid out by underwriters
on account Of damage to fifteen valu-
able old paintings by fire and water
while on the steamer Mississippi en-
route to New York In October, 1914.
The pictures included Reynolds said
to be worth sl5o,to0 and a Cuyp valued
at $4,000. The case came up In the
courts at London for art dealers to
prove to the underwriters that the pic
lures were genuine. This they did to
the satisfaction Of the court and tho
case was settled by the underwriters
pa wing $3.50, 600. A substantial salvage
OF about 500, 900 had been effected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
NO BRoWNTA|L MOTHS
Bay State Forests and Trees AL
most Freed

Boston, July 1.-THE gypsy and brown
tail moths, which for many years caused
widespread damage to forests and or
chards in the suburbs Of this city, have
almost disappeared from this section
State Forester Frank w Rane said today
that the Calsoma beetles, imported to
prey upon the caterpillars, had greatly
increased in numbers and that the wilt
disease also was killing many Of the cat
erpillars this season. He said that con-
ditions were far less favorable on Cape
Cod. where the pests were worse than
ever before. The forested attributed this
to lack Of proper poison spraying equip
rnent in that district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
REQUEST OF McADOO
900 Employees of Bureau Do Not
Want His Order

Washington. July 11,-Secretary Nc
Adoo is asked in resolutions adopted at
mass meeting attended by 900 en-
ployees Of the bureau Of engraving and
printing last night to rescind his order
putting into effect an eight hour day
and a six day week at the bureau.
Speakers declared that only a small
percentage Of the workers were in IA
vor of the shorter working day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
EQUITABLE F|xAT|oN
Of Food and War Supplies Is
u. S. Duty

New York. July 11.-Equitable fxa-
ton OF food and war supplies and the
assurance in this respect Of the same
,rea,ment OF the armies Of the En-
'ente Allies as OF the American army
Itself, were declared to be the great
duties Of the United States at the
resent moment by Andre Tardieu,
French high commissioner in an ad-
dress before the France America So
eety at the Bankers Club here to-
day
For the United States, he said, there
7eeds TO be a reform in your pub
Ic He. not by any means a change
III IDEAL but change in method. Your
formidable Industrial and financial
power has been set in motion. The
line has come to adjust It to the me-
e'ssi'es Of the hour by imposing on
nat power a war discipline"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12

The reorganization OF the fire e.
partment ofsMexico City is now under
way along lines suggested ny Com
mander Fpanquei, head OF the corps.
At present the fremen receive $3.50.
Mexican money. a day but Commander
Blanquel proposed that they be divid-
ed into three classes according to
length Of service and merit which will
receive respectively SITS. 81 and &225
day. There are now lns men in the
department with eight engines ana
much other modern eQ6ybenent..,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
INVADE BAR HARB0R
To Urge Wealthy Folks to Con-
serve L. S. Food

Washington, July Fashionable
eastern summer resorts are to be in
vaded by representatives Of the food
administration in an effort to reach
household domestics Of wealthy fam
lilies, who will be urged to eliminate
any unnecessary waste Of food.
Among the resorts to be visited and
p,acarded with conservation literature
are Newport, Bar Harbor, Tuxedo and
Rive Beach. Wealthy residents of New
port are to he asked to open their
homes for gatherings IF 6dmestics, who
viii he taught through lectures. pic
lures and other means, methods of
food saving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
ENJOYED U. s.. VISIT
Prince of Udine in Hurry to Re
sumo His War Work

Bordeaux. July 1.-The Prince OF
Cdine. who with other members Of the
Italian mission to the United States has
arrived in France, said today to . rep
resentative Of the France de Bodreaux
that the visit to the United States had
been an entire success, adding:
II am in hurry to resume command
Of my torpedo boat destroyer, but am
glad to have been entrusted with the mis-
sion Of carrying to the American people
the homage Of italy as Marshal Joffre
and NJ. viviani carried that Of France.
Heart to heart talks among the Allies
are necessary. There is no other way OF
collaborating for common victory. Our
unforgettable reception from the Ameri.
cans is a symbol Of the resolution that
unites the Allied peoples"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12

In order to amalgamate all organic
atoms which have sprung up in Eng
land to protect the interests Of dis
charged soldiers. J. M. Hodge, member
Of Parliament. plans the formation OF
an "Amalgamated Union of Dis
charged and Demobilized Men" Mr..
Hodge thinks that a central BODY win
BE- able to see that justice is done to
the men after the war and that a body
O: former soldiers and sailors linked
together in every constituency will be
able to bring adequate pressvss to
bear or the elected member of Par
lament for that particular divisioa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
RELEASE lord
ASHBURTON"

Boston, Juyl 11.-Charles A. Rich
ards. known to the police as Lord
Ashburton." was released by federal
commissioner Hayes late today follow
ing his arrest earlier on a charge Of
raising a money order from 81 to 50
in 1914. Commissioner Hayes dis
charged the defendant after he had
heard Richards denial and found that
the grand jury had investigated the
case and failed to report an indict-
ment.
Richards. who is now working for a
small salary in a ginger ale factory
here, claims to be a direct descendant
Of the famous Asllburtoa family Of
England and says he lost . fortune OF
500, o0a -..s /. / ~ I !, ~ !,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
ANARCHISTS FINES
Steps Taken to Collect $4,000
Part Of Sentence

New York. July 1.-THE government
took steps today to collect the two $4,000
fines which were part of the sentence of
Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman,
anarchists who were convicted here a
few days ago of an anti-conscription con-
spiracy ard sent to prison for two years.
federal court order was issued i'm
pounding $1,000 of the $4,000 cash bail
deposited to gain the release Of the pris-
oners preceding their trial.
Supplementary proceedings will be start
ed by the United States attorney general
to ascertain whether any Of the bail be-
longs to Berkman and Miss Goldman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
THREE RIOTERS
FOUND GUILTY

Boston. July 11.-Three Of the seven
men arrested at the time OF the roting
which attended the Socialist peace dem
onstration here July were found guilty
today by Judge Parmenter in the police
court Of assault and battery and with
disturbing the peace. The trio, Titus
Greviskis. Jacob Grauatini and Peter
Yotts. were each fined S.. They appealed
to the superior court. The cases OF the
other defendants were continued until
July II. Charges Of perjury against the
policeman who testified were made by
George E. .Roewer, counsel for the de-
PENDANTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
AUTO DEALERS ELECT
Newly Organized Order Has 49,
900 Members

Chicago, July 1.-THE National Au-
tomobile Dealers Association organized
here at a convention which opened
yesterday. today elected the follow
ing officers:
President. George W. Growne. Mil
waukee; vice presidents, John MacAl-
mon, Boston, and F. w. vesper, St.
Louis.
Secretary, Bart j. Ruddle, Milwau-
kee.
Treasurer. Thomas T. Hay, Chicago.
The association comprises 40 state
and local organizations having a COM
bined membership Of 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
BASEBALL Demurrer
Overruled by Judge in Rocky
Point Sunday Games

Providence, r. l., July 1.-THE respon-
dents demurrer to the petition Of the
Warwick welfare League for writ Of
manda mus to compel the Warwick police
TO stop Sunday baseball al Rocky Point
was overruled by Judge Brown today in
the superior court and one week WAS al
lowed to answer the petition.
All Sunday games in the Intern ational
League are played at Rocky Point and il
the writ is granted il will prohibit the
FIVE remaining games. In everything the
demurrer the court scored the authorities
and said the laws must be enforced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
NO H)BOKEN BOOZE
Obtained in Saloons Between 10
P. M. and 6 A. M.

New York, July 11.-Beginning to-
night all saloons in Hoboken will close
at 10 o'clock and remain closed until s
in the morning. This action was TAX
en- by the city commissioners following
q conference with Colonel ]. NJ. Car
son Of the quartermaster's corps Of the
United States army, who had previous
ly made two efforts to have the bars
closed during these hours at the sa-
looms near the army piers. Today's or
DEE will include all of the 300 saloons in
Hoboken.
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GOOD CROP PROSPECTS
Italy's Wheat, Potatoes, Vines,
Olives and Rice Thrive

Rome. July 11.-Crop prospects in
Italy are promising. Wheat everywhere
ic up to the average and in the south
unusually good. Potatoes. which have
been planted in increased quantities,
also are good. Vines and olive trees
have not been affected by any disease
and barring injury from weather there
should be an excellent vintage and an
abundant crop Of olives. Rice fields
also are satisfactory. On the whole the
situation, notwithstanding exception
conditions incident to the war. is en-
couraging.
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ANTI-DRAFT SHEET
Lynn Publishers Indicted by the
Federal Grand Jury

Boston, July 11.-Louis Galleani, ed
itor Of An Italian weekly newspaper
published at Lynn and John Eramo. a
printer, were indicted by a federal
grand Jury today on a charge of con-
spiracy against the government in
urging young men not to register UNI
der the selective draft act. Copies of
the paper were seized and the govern
meht alleged that Galleani, in edito
rails, advised young men not to reg
lister IS required by the Presidents
procla II { ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
MEsoPoTAM|A INQUIRY
OF Persons Impugned in British
Report to Be Made

London, July 1l.-Andrew Bonar
Law, member Of the British war coun-
ell announced in the House of Com
mons this afternoon that a judicial in
CURRY would be held on the conduct
OF the persons inpugned in the report
CT the British commission which in
vestigated the ciesopotamia expedi-
ton and which was made public in a
blue book Issued June 2S. The court Mr..
Bonar Law said, would be composed
Of three officers and two persons hold
ing high judicial rank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12

The Marconi station at Bandoeng,
Netherlan ds, East Indies. has succeed
cd in establishing communication with
America, Madrid and Berlin. according
TO the Batavia Nieuwsblad" Pre-
sumably this refers only to the recep-
t,on of messages sent out from those
narts of the world. Experiments are
being made at Bandoeng with view
to the ultimate establishment OF resu-
lar wireless communication with the
mother country. Holland. and a SEQ
horse. power motor has enabled the
operators to secure the promised r.
suit recorded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
BOSTON Bread HIGH
Atty. Gen. Attwell to Investi-
gate as Flour Descends

Boston, July t1.-Attorney General
Attwell said today that he was inter-
ested to know why the price Of bread
in this city, which was raised when
-four was selling at record prices, has
not been lowered with the drop in the
price Of -four. He indicated that ne
would make an inquiry into the mat
ter. The manager OF one Of the large
making concerns said that most Of the
aour now being used by bakers was
purchased at high prices.
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DUTCH DAIRY EXPORTS
More Butter, Cheese and Eggs
Go to Germany

London, July lin reply to the re-
cent statement made by Chevalier Van
Rappard, the Dutch minister at Wash
ington, that Holland was sending most
of her dairy exports to England, the
foreign office today gave out the follow
ing official Dutch figures
Exports for the first quarter of 1917
to Germany: Butter, 1,S45 tons;
cheese, 1895 tons; eggs, 3,443 tons
To England; Butter $50 tons;
cheese, 3,494 tons; eggs. 592 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
INCOME
Decreases in East and
Increases Elsewhere :
17S Principal Lines Show In
crease Despite Expenditures

Washington, July 11.-Reports of LIS
Of the principal railroads of the United
States to the Interstate Commerce
commission today showed that despite
heavy increases in expenditures. earn
ings had increased in May, 1917, more
than $500 900 over May, 1915. These
roads earned in May. 1916, s101, 1863, 24s;
in 1917, s104, 721377. Eastern roads
showed a decrease in earnings, which
was more than Offset by increases for
both the southern and western roads.
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HOTIN MESOP0TAM!A
Yet British Aircraft Chastise
Turkish IrregUlars

London, July 1.-THE war Office to-
night issued the following statement on
the progress of operations In Mesopota-
mia:
"A British column and airplanes have
chastised Turkish rregulars who had at
tackled a convoy.
Two German aviators, whose machines
were destroyed BY FIRE in the desert, sur
rendered British armored cars ara seek
ing two other Germans who were left
behind.
The temperature has risen to 1l9 de-
grees in the shade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
ASK WILSON'S AID
Woods to Urge Interest in Coo
chi Extradition

Washington. July u.-Arthur Woods,
police commissioner of New York, urged
Acting Secretary Polk of the state de-
partment today to exert every effort to
have the Italian government eXtradite AL
fredo Cocchi the confessed murderer Of
Ruth Cruger to the United States for
trial.
Later Mr.. Woods decided to write a let
ter to President Wilson urging him to
interest himself in the extradtion of
Cocchi.
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SUSPEND TINKER
FOR THREE DAYS

Chicago, July 11.-Joe Tinker. mana
ger of the Columbus club Of the Ameri-
can association. who yesterday was
fined 800 for splitting in an umptre's
face, was today suspended for three
days by. President Hickey. The sus-
pension is the result Of Tinker's
wrangling with umpires, Hickey said.
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sTvNpAGE A FACTOR
Recent Addition to Books of
News Print Makers

Ottawa. Ont. July 11.-Arbitrary
chaFees for stumpase of 50 a cord
we're but recently put on the books
news print manufacturers as a fac
~ IN the cost of ground wood. accord
'nF 70 testimony today Of r. B. Wilson
'' TIE Spanish River Pulp & Paper Co..
a the continued inquiry here by Com
MISSIONER II. a. Prinele into manufac-
ATins costs Of news print. This fact
vas disclosed when the commissioner
pointed out 10 the witness the wide
discrepancy in the figures Of the Unit
- states Federal Trade Commission
aaa figures supplied by Canadian man.
Gtacturers.
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RECORD COLD
NIGHT AT BOSTON

Boston, July l1.--Tonight was the
coolest summer night in As years, &C
cording to the records of the Boston
weather bureau. With the tempera-
ture at 81 degrees at S P. NJ, the bu-
reau officials said. this city was the
coolest spot in the country. Rain and
cold was predicted for tomorrow.
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TAFT DEFEATS
JOHN O'LEARY

Medicine Hat, Alberta. July 1l.-Clo-
RE TAFT, Albertas mdefeated light
weight, today put out Johnny O'Leary,
Canadian lightweight ,titleholder. in
the final round Of a 10-round bout.
O'Leary was badly punished The ref
cree stopped the fight declaring TAFT
the champion.
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LESS MEAT FOR ALL
Ounce a Day Leds to Conserve
u. S. Meat

Washington. July Ito conserve
the nations meat supply, each person
in the United States is asked by the
food administration to cut down by at
least one ounce the amount of meat
eaten each day. The adoption of this
suggestion will, it is believed. relieve
the demands of the armies at home and
abroad, and also leave a large supply
for the Allies.
str.s
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RESIGNATION OF
CHILEAN CABINET

Santiago, Chile. July 1.-THE Chilean
cabinet, which took office in Decem-
Der 1915 with Elias Belmaceda as pre-
mier. has resigned.
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ASK RUSSIANS
TO WRITE HOME
U. S. ATTITUDE

Plattsburg, n. Y, July n.-All nat
uralized Russians and Poles in the
training camp here were ordered today
to report at headquarters tomorrow
afternoon to hear read letter from
Washington asking them to write to
their relatives and friends in Europe.
explaining the reasons why the United
States entered the war.
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RYAN IN RED CROSS
Anaconda Copper Head Joins
Work During War

Washington, July 11.-John D. Ryan,
president Of the Anaconda Copper Co.,
has joined the group of industrial ex-
ecutives volunteering to serve the Red
Cross during the war without COM
pensation and has been assigned as
director-general Of military relief.
He will be in charge of all the relief
work for the fighting forces.