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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04
LONDON EAGER
TO WELCOME:
u. S. TROOPS

London. Aug. 3.-1n response to sug-
gestions made by London newspapers, the
war Office and the commander of the
American troops in England are consider
ing parading the troops through the
streets OF London for the purpose of CIV
ing the people chance TO welcome them.
The arrangements may he completed
within a few days. when an announce
ment is expected from the war office.
The announcement by one Of the papers
that arrangements for the parade had all
ready been made was declared today to
have been premature.
All the London newspapers assert that
the people of London are awaiting
chance to welcome the Americans.
Several officers Of the American units
were seen for the first time today in
the streets Of London. Their presence
aroused much interest and stimulated the
desire to see A whole regiment parade
here and extend to them a public well
come.
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NORFOLK MAY Be
EXAMINATION PORT

Washington, Aug. 3.-Gfeat Britain
has suggested that the examination of
neutral ships bound from ports south
Of New York to Europe be transferred
from Halifax to Norfolk. Va, in or
der 10 relieve the congested condi-
lions in the Canadian port.
The state department has referred
the question to various other depart
ments interested.
The British have long been anxious
10 relieve the congestion at Halifax.
At the time the examination of ship
ping was transferred largely from
British ports to Halifax, it was stat
cd that another British port to the
south, possibly in the Bahamas, would
he selected for the examination from
ships from gulf ports. Since America 8
entrance into the war, however, Nor
folk has become the most desirable
port for this southern examination
and tho British feel that its selection
would be Of advantage to all parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04
AGOOD RIDE
FOR WEEK END

Where Shall I Ride on Sunday"
A local automobile man offers as the
finest ride out Of Waterville, the
Rangeley Lakes trip. This is a trip
that will take one through some of the
finest scenery in Maine and will give
a glimpse of some Of the features that
make Maine the great vacation spot
Of the nation. 1t is long days "trip
and an carly start should be made.
From Waterville the road leads
through Fairfield Center to Larone to
Norridgewock, to Mercer. to New
Sharon to Pennington Falls to Farm
ington.
This Is fairly familiar territory to
the majority Of Waterville automo-
bile owners but is nevertheless a very
pretty part OF the ride. Leaving Farm
ington You cross the river just above
the town and 60 to Phillips over as
pretty a piece Of State road as there
is in the whole State. From Phillips
to Madrid is the next step and then to
Rangeley. From Raneeley the road
leads to Stratton and from Stratton
two courses are open to North New
Portland over Height Of Land or to
Bigelow, Carrabasset and Kinsfield to
West New Portland. Either one gives
splendid scenery and a beautiful ride
with fairly good roads. although most
people will prefer the one over height
of land.
From either East or North New
Portland the tourist should come to
North Arson to Madison and then to
vary the trip across to Skowhegan and
down the river road from Skowhegan
to home. The entire trip is one of new
er failing interest. but is a long one
and one that encounters some steep
hills and no man should start over 1t
whose car has not been thoroughly
looked over and the brakes tested. as
they will need 10 be used pretty thor
oughly In one or two places. but 1t will
repay anyone for the time.
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20 new ENGINES
FOR NJ. C, R, R,

It is sad on good authority that the
Maine Central has ordered 90 new en-
gines Of the Class Q type, that being
the size of engine which is numbered
in the 300 class. These engines will be
used on the branches and will replace
the old ones which are now doing duty
there and which are said to be getting
past Their usefulness on account of the
great increase in traffic. The new en-
gines will according to the report be
ready for service in the spring. 1t is
expected tina. they will greatly help out
on the handling of the business of the
branch lines and will also in a general
way assist the work on the main line
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AIRSHIp SCANDAL
MAY INVOLVE AN
AMERICAN CONCERN

London. Aug. Swing Commander
John c. Porte of the Royal Navy Air
Service appeared in the Bow street
police court today with William Au-
gust CaSSoon retired civil servant
TO answer charges against Cassoon of
unlawful conspiring to contravene the
publications of the Prevention of Cor
runtion act Of 1908. The hearing of
the case was further adjourned Ly-
man n. Seeley, former general sales
manager of the Curtis Aeroplano Co.
whose name has been mentioned in
connection with the charge did not
appear. Commander Porte was re-
leased in his own recognizanc and
Mr. Cassoon on bail furnished by two
sureties.
The attorney general. who appear
eel for the prosecution. said Command
er Porte had received e4SoOo in con-
nection with contracts made between
the admiralty and the Curtiss Aero
plane Co. He added that as a result
of the visit of an officer to the Unit
cd States an inquiry had been held at
the admiralty and that it had been
disclosed that Commander Porte in q
written contract had transferred all
his interests in the Curtiss Co. to Mr..
Cassoon. The real agreement how
ever. the attorney general added, was
verbal one, and under this Mr.. See
ley. who was introduced as the agent
of the Curtiss Co, was to receive a
commission Of Is per cent on all ad-
miralty contracts. OF this Command
er Porte was to receive three fourths
of IL per cent and Cassoon one
quarter of 1-2 per cent, the remand
er going to Seeley.
The extent of the case was shown
by the fact that the admiralty enter
ed into a contract with the Curtiss
Co. for their entire output for u
months. the attorney general said. the
contracts amounting to s11.0O0,000.
Mr.. Seeley at present Is presumed
to he in the United States. Command
er Porte was taken Ill during the pro-
ceedings and forced to leave the court
room Mr.. Seeley has denied that
Commander Porte had received money
from him or the Curtiss Co.
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Ball Magnates Happy
At Wilson'S Statement
Baseball Men as Patriotic as Any 9th
err Clan Of Citizens Says Comiskey
-Whceghman Says All Should Do
Bit

Chicago, Aug. 3-President Will
sons opinion, expressed through his
secretary, J. P. Tumulty. that there is
no necessity at all for stopping or
curtailng baseball schedules" was
read with enthusiasm by heads of ma
jor league teams in Chicago today.
That's the best news + have re-
ceived for a long time said Charles
a. Comiskey, owner of the Chicago
American League club. / think we
baseball men are as patriotic as any
other class Of citizens.
we stand behind the President all
the time. If he should ask us to close
our gates az a matter Of patriotism,
the gates would be closed without a
murmur. But I believe we can do our
country a genuine service by keeping
its youth interested in healthy. out
door sports and recreation during our
period of stress.
president wilson's opinion is a
tribute to baseball, an immense help
to US all"
President Charles H. weeghman Of
the Chicago National League club
said
The Preside nt's announcement Is a
great thing for baseball and I. for one
club owner am grateful. In the long
run the country will be better of for
not disseminating the sport although
7 believe every man connected with
the game should do his bit one way or
another"
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NEWS FROM
COLBY BOYS

Captain Harold Leon Pepper of this
city has received letters from a num-
Der of the Colby boys who are away
from the city for the summer which
give q lot of interesting reading for
the friends Of the boys here. One from
Captain Miranda of the Colby mill
tarv COMPANY, who is passing the sum
NOR at Ashury Park y. J.. states that
he is passing the greater part of his
time autoing and that he was recently
pinchod for speeding and was made
somewhat poorer a 8 result. One from
Foster Eaton says that he is greatly
interested in the new regiment which
it is talked of forming in the state.
He is studying wireless and is coming
along Well in it. He is also taking in
fsntry drill. swimming and lectures.
He is still at Rocllland.
Ensign Little (Andrew Little is
studying lard at Annapolis. He has
recently been vaccinated and is in rath-
or bad shape at present but expects to
come through it all right. He says
that the examinations are very stiff.
Ec remembers Waterville people and
asks to be remembered to them.
at Calais and is to go to Robbinston
for months rest.
Professor Young. who is at Platts-
burg. says he expects to he there
about two wcoks longer. Work very
Intensive now. Companies being given
the hardest possible work. Expects to
return to Waterville for A short time
after the course They are now under
going medical examine tons. taking
AIDES individual cooking. range work.
Says that the men are overturned ana
in very had condition.
Ralph Smith. who is still on the
Lynx, says he has been given his
preference TO enlist in Class or take
an honorable discharge. He is to try
to get into the NJ. I. T. course and if
so will take the discharge. if not may
take the class two alternative.
Colby kallock. also on the Lynx.
will take his discharge, he is only 10
wears of age.
\. d. Colby. also on the Lynx. is to
take his discharge and to go into the
aviation service.
Chester Ashworth and Rolo Pagan
Al Norfolk with marines. say that ram
interiors with their training but are
getting along well. are doing some ri
fle. practice and both are shooting
we'll.
Ralph Huber AZ his home in Corning
y. Y. expects to he drafted as there
is a LARGE quota to be filled from there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04

For many years Booth Tarking1on'
the author. has been content to
merely a summer visitor at kenhe'
hunkport. usually occupying co'
tage of Abbott Graves, the artist 0u'
now he has become a land owne'
built a house. private wharf ana :
motor yacht. Harrington manor -
built on a bluff on an estate OF
acres, woodland, meadowland w.
gravel walk. 1t has a splendid W.N
overlooking the ocean and the rive.
Outside It was designed to resemo.
an old New England farm house. 'n'
interior resembling the Fall Kiv..
line Of architecture. At the norH
end is the pilot house, q. e., ~
Tarkington's work rooml, the u.
heigth and width Of the house, VIE
the windows so high up that the o'
cupant cannot see out without uslns
a step ladder. thus insuring concen
tration Of thought and privacy. Nea
in order comes the main cabin u
living room, the dining saloon, sa'
lastly the galley or culinary depa,.
ment, each the full width OF VI.
house. There are but three rooms ~ :.
the ground floor, but upstairs there =.
a full score OF staterooms besides 'n'
captains cabin. All in all, 1. Is a.
original but thoroughly delighu~
summer home for the "Gentlen'sa
II ON Indiana"
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MEETING OF
SUFFRAGE LEAGUE

The meeting of the Equal Suffrage
League, held at the H. & w. club
house Friday evening was we'll at
tended and the program was very in
teresting and inspiring. Mrs. J. L.
Dean presided and introduced the
speakers and read an original poem
along suffrage lines. Mrs. Anthoine
of Portland and Mrs. Cobb of Au-
gusta were guests at the meeting.
America was sung by the audience at
the opening of the meeting.
Mrs. Mary Cooper. dean of the
womens division of Colby college, was
the first speaker and she took up
briefly the subject Of the petitions and
the necessity Of large roll of $4,000
names or more by Aug. IS. She also
took up the matter Of literature aCd
gave some valuable points on some of
the leaflets which were there for DIS
tribution. She made it plain that
equal suffrage was a stand for democ-
racy and patriotism and that women
would not be found wanting in patrio-
tism. Mrs. Cooper had a letter Npm
Mr. Gardner of the Grange which she
said was to be read before every
Grange in the State before election,
making a strong plea for the men to
vote yes in September.
Hon. Charles F. johnson then gave
his views on the question and cited
the growth Of womens rights in the
United States from the time in the
early days when married woman had
no control over her own property till
1s4i when Maine led in granting WON
en- the privilege to exercise control
over the same. Then woman had no
control over her children, the father
having the sole custody of all minor
children, but in 1895 Maine made a law
making the husband and wife Joint
custodians of their children. So now
he believes that Maine should lead in
granting to women the ballot. not SO
much because 1t is their right. but
because the men need the women by
their side ir the political world as
we'll as by their side in the nome
where their influence over the chill irnn
is one never to be forgotten, but be-
cause she has not the ballot. she can
not follow her son out into the wotld
to see that he is protected there as
he is at home. Mr.. Johnson express
ed the belief that the lethargy lack Of
in.eres: among tire men Of the state
Was the hardest thing for the women
t. face. but thar he felt confident that
the men who put this plank in their
platform will come forward and stand
by their pledged word in September
and grant to the women Of Maine the
right to vote.
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Anderson.White

John Anderson of Elizabeth, y. j..
and Miss Charlotte Elizabeth White OF
this city were united in marriag &c
Thursday afternoon at 2.30 at St Johns
Episcopal church in Elizabeth. y. j., by
the pastor. The bride was attended by
a cousin of the groom. Miss Hilda An
derson, and the best man was James
Anderson, a brother of the groom. They
are to make a wedding trip to Maine
and will reside in Elizabeth, y. J..
where Mr.. Anderson is employed by
the Standard Oil Co. Mrs. Anderson is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
J. White Of High street. and has many
friends in the city who will wish hel
long and happy married life.
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you are not fighting Z single warn,
nation. nor group of war mad na,,o,.
you are fighting a group of peoples u,s.
the spell of military autocracy: Won :
fighting against the evil spirit Vhic, \,
held the German people IN thrall for ..
erations. and which has stretched -.
its blighting hand to grasp the scare
OF the world. When that evil spirit 49,
have been banished land It mus. be NJ.
ished for all time), when peace shall M.
been restored TO the world, all the nsro.'
OF the world will rejoice and eve, .
people of Germany will one dav ,,,.,
you for having delivered them from n,
land of their tyrants."
The mission went on an automobil. ,,,,
during the afternoon. visiting hi,t,.,
spots in Lexington and Concord, Tia.
held a reception informally after y,
meeting tonight. and later went to =.
Common where motion pictures O. r.
gian war scenes were displayed and =,
triotic exercises were held under the A
rection of Mayor Curley.
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SHIP STRIKE TO
BE ADJUSTED

Boston. Aug. S.-More than 97S en-.
p,oyes of the shipyards Of Geor,:
Lawlcy & Son Corporation, who hay,
been on strike for two weeks. voted
today to accept an adjustment pro'
posed by Supt. Fred Lawley. David "
Benjman. n federal conciliator ar:
representatives of the men. Leaders
of the strikers, who demanded an in
crease of 50 cents a day. announce
they would return to work Monday Of
wage schedule similar to that II
force at the navy yard.
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RESIST DRAFT
CONTINUED from Page One)

throughout the affected localities and
one. a Socialist agitator, was arrested
at Holdenville when it was discovered
he was carrying a glip filled with am
munition. Sheriffs of the five coun-
ties have informed the governor that
the situation is out of their control.
The bands are composed for the most
part of Negroes. Indians and farmers,
who are tenants on the lands held by
the government in trust for Indians.
1t has not been determined what influ-
ence was behind the movement to re-
sist the draft law.
Adiutant Gen. carp stated tonight
that under orders from the governor,
guardsmen will not be used except as
a last resort 20
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REIGN OF TERROR
IN Three COUNTIES

Oklahoma City. Okla, Aug. Bands
OF Negroes, tenant farmers and Indians,
whose purpose is to defeat the selective
draft service law in Oklahoma, have
spread a reign of terror through three
counties in the central part Of the state
partially destroyed two bri1ges, aban-
doned their crops, severed wire communi-
| cation, planned raids on ranches and
stores and threatened to burn all the
bridges in the district, according to re-
ports received by Gov Williams today.
May Send Guard
Late eoday it was undecided whether
to send national guardsmen 10 queI the
insurance or to organize civilian COM
panies. familiar With the country, which
Is rugged and cholked with underbrush.
A representative from the governor S
Office who has just returned from the dts
trict where the various bands are operat-
ing recommends the latter plan
The affected counties are Seminole,
Hughes and Pontotoc, and the sheriffs
and prosecuting attorneys from each of
them are forming posses in an effort to
forestall the rioters.
|. w. w. Involved
These bands are Organized into several
bodies, the strongest Of which is known
as the Working Glass Union, whose mem
bership is said to number about 900 This
organization is supplemented by !. ". w
agitators and a smaller group known as
"a nofl,
Sheriff Captures Ten
Sheriff Bob Duncan of Seminole
county, reported captured by draft re-
sisters at Seminole, returned to Ada
tonight with 10 prisoners captured five
miles northwest of Sasakwa, where
the mob is reported to he centerod.
There were about SO persons in that
particular gathering, Sheriff Duncan
i said. They We're dispersed by posse
Of % citizens without firing shot.
The officers released II prisoners cap
tured by the mob
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THOMAS TO WITHDRAW
IF PASSPORTS REFUSED

London, Aug. 3.-The Daily News, which
favors the Stockholm international So
cialist conference, learns that II the
French government refuse to issue pass
ports for the French delegates Albert
Thomas. member of the war council, will
withdraw from the ministry and French
Socialists will cease to have any conne~
ton with the government.
The Daily News maintains that II the
conference is held the British govern
ment. notwithstanding the statement
made by Andrew Bonar Law, chancei@
oe the exchauer. in the House OF Com
mons yesterday. will he compelled 70
grant passports. It further declares thh
the opinion of moderate conservatives
is veering towards a tolerant attitude re-
garding the conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah S. Osborne
was held at clock Friday afternoon
from her late home on Sherwin street.
Rev. T. c. Whttemore officiating. There
was a large attendance of friends and
relatives and the floral offerings were
very beautiful There was also a COM
mitment service at the grave in Pine
Grove cemetery. The bearers were Ev-
erett Danforth, Harry Sanborn, Arthur
Guptill and Fred Osborne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04

were taken from the switching crews In
the yard. but after long hunt for
train crew without success the crew of
the skowhegan train was drafted into
service and it was planned to get crew
together to take the skowhegan run. AS
result of this mixup there was gen.
eral delay in the trains and everyone was
behind time and missing connections and
In general were thoroughly tied up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04

A coal saving damper, which has
been tried in the Penal Institutions
and Fire Departments the last three
months. has resulted in saving OF
more than 30 per cent in coal Mayor
Curley announced last evening. He
inetnds to have other departments
install experimental apparatus and
may order all city boilers and stoves
fitted with the new device If It con
tinues to prove successful. The city
now uses about 100000 tons Of coal a
year" the Mayor explained yesterday.
1T pays ar average of SO ton: so If
We can save 30 per cent on consump-
ton II means a saving of about $780,
o0o."-Boston Globe. Aug. 1.
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500 fine FOR
/, ", W. CARD IN
KANSAS CITY

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. 3.-The posses,
sion of an l. W. W. card on a prisor.,
means a fine of 500 in the police covr. q,
Kansas City. Kan. according TO an an.
nouncement today h Judge A. ]. Her.
rod
Judge Herrod announced he would tax,
such action after he had listened to eyi.
clence in the case of a member Of one q.
the national guard units who had write,
threatening letters TO his commando,
officer.
81 got the idea from the 7. W. w" m,
accused man said. Judge Herrod the
imposed the fine and made his announcs
ment
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AMERICAN TANKER
FIGHTS lJ-BQAT

An Atlantic Port. Aug. 3-An America
gagged in running fight with Gsrma,
submarine on July 10 when near III.
French coast and escaped destruction b
superior speed after a torpedo had beer
launched and q shots had been fred frcs
the I-boats deck gun, according 70 on.
GERS of the vessel on arrival here today.
The American gunners on the tanker
fred IL shots in return but without re-
suits so far as could he ascertained
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WATERVILLE TEAM
PLAYS OAKLAND

Waterville baseball fans Will jour
ney to Oakland Saturday afternoon
where the Oakland ind Pittsfield
teams will meet in the second game of
the year between these two teams,
Both arc confident Of victory and a
real contest is assured, as the mem
bers of both mines have shown ability
to play the game for all that there is
In it. The game will he called at 5
o'clock and it is expected that a good
number will go from this city.
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CROPS PROMISE TO
PROVE ABUNDANT

Washington. Aug. "A strongly OPP
timistic view Of the outlook for food
production and for business general
~ is taken by the Chamber Of Com
merce of the United States in a re-
port published tonight as a result of
a committee investigation.
Crops promise to be abundant, says
the committee while most encourag-
ing feature of the situation is the gen
eral confidence Of business in the midst
Of war conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04

The executive committee OF the
Maine state Conference OF Charities
and Corrections will hold q meeting
at the Office of tho Home for Little
Wanderers in the Savings Bank build
ing Saturday afternoon at O'Clock,
Important matters are to be consider
ed at this meeting and it is hoped
that every member OF the committee
will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-04

Washington. Aug. 3.-American soldier
at the front now are receiving their mall
without interruption as a result Of hs
agency in France, Postmaster Genera
Burleson announced today. At presen'
all letters sent to or received from sol'
diers must bear the regular domestic ns
of postage.