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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-26
Named to BIockley Cierkship

Heait,I and Charities. today appointed How
ard r. simpson. "997 Baltimore avenue 20
= $1,000 pace on :ne clerical force at Rlor';-
ley. He succeeds James Mills Leslie, who
resigned recently 20 accept q position at
the H. d uf the clerical force Of the Sama";.
tan Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-26

depressed by constant illness. Jou
Blake, "A sixty y-flye-year-old hnchbacR. con
mitted suicide by hanging In stable
the Joseph Lester estate, at y ana o,a.
wood streets. The body was discovered D
John Hibbs a milkman. After cuttin
the body down he summoned physiclsv
Efforts TO revive Blake were futile u
address II unkonwn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-26
JOSEPH MNICHOL ILL ,
Son of Late Senator on Furlough From
Camp Meade, Has Scarlet Fever

Joseph McNichol. son of the late Senator
James T.. McNlchol, who. with two other
brothers. was on furlough from Camp
Meade. il suffering frCn scarlet fever In
the Municipal Hospital for Contapiou.
Diseases at Second and l.uaerne streets
The disease developed while young Nc
Nichol was at his home at Overhead
The attending physicians say II was NOT
contracted at Camp Meade. McNichol is
under the care of Chief Medical Inspector
A. A. Cairns and his family physician
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-26
REDFIELD WILL OUTLINE
u. 5. PURPOSES IN WAR
Notable Announcement Promised in
Secretary's Scranton Talk
Decn~-'r'' II

NASIiINGTON, 80 6-1h- real rea-
sons" for America entrance into the world
var viii he outlined by Secret .ry of Com
rnerce ReCEed in an address before the
Chamber Of Commerce OF scranton Pa.
or Tnccmier -,
The Secretary announced today that he
also would announce the war aims ot the
Allies Coming from member Of lres!-
dent Wilson's Cabinet. and man very
CLOSE TO the chief Executive Secretary Red
fields announcement created much interest
among washington officials
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-26
ArcheOlOgist Starts for Orient

Llngdon Warner, the archeologist, who
was recently appointed dii tor of the Penn
Sylvama Museum, left today for Vancou-
yer. b. g., on the first leg OF his journey
20 the orient. lie will make exhaustive
researches in chinese and Japanese uni
versitics
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-26
Tradesmen Enlist for France

Blacksniths. carpenters. mlllwrights and
Inachinists Of all kinds applied for enlist
ment in the last twenty-four hours in the
division Of tradesInen that ls being re-
cruited at the Automobile Club building.
20 South Twenty-third street. and twenty
I'VE men were accepted during the day
They are wanted for immediate service In
TrRnce, x = +hss -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-26
PIGS ROASTED, But .NEDIBLE
Boys Set Fire to Sites and Animals Are
Burned to Death

-Four perfectly good pigs owned by Fred
fIeizmann. Of 2435 East Nenar:o street
,rere roasted 70 death today and virtually
sooiled for eating purposes They were
soembers Of a colony OF about loo pigs kept
IN pens behind Hezmann's house
= small boys started bonfire on a vacant
Iof near the pens and the fire spread 10 the
&<Iea. Heizmann's son Fred broke down
- .plou>sn gates with an ak and allowed
~ 70 escape but -four Of them were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-31
LIEUT.. TROTT'S
DISCHARGE WAS
ON THE SQUARE

Eastport. Me. July 30.-The commit
tee sent to Augusta by the citizens Of
the city to investigate the case of
Walter J. Trott who has been dis
charged as I'd Lieutenant of Co. l, I'd
Maine regiment has returned and will
make a formal report at citizens
mass meeting. Monday night
1t will be, in substance, that they
interviewed Governor Miliken, the ad-
jutant general and the officers Of the
regiment. were given an opportunity
t. review the examination papers of
the discharged officer and were con-
WINGED that he was given a square
deal.
His examination papers showed
that he had failed to inform himself
on many Of the subjects, in which he
made a rank far below that required
Notwithstanding his long and honor
able service AS a guardsman, his ex-
animation cid not show that he was
competent for an officers commission.
1t is understood that he will have the
opportunity to enlist in the company
as a non commissioned officer. If he so
desires.
The discharge Of Lieut. Trott
caused much feeling in the city but
it appears that on the face of the rec
ords nothing more can be done for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-31
AMERICA PLANSF FOR
ITS WAR STRICKEN

Washington, July 30.-For the first
time in the history of the United States
a concerted effort on governmental
initiative is now being made to provide
adequate and scientific financial pro-
lection for the officers and enlisted men
of the army and navy and for their de-
pendents.
Instead Of proceeding along the old
course of fighting a war first, and car
ing afterwards for injured soldiers and
sailors and the families of those killed,
the government is now at the very out
set Of Americas entry into the war
laying plans for insuring and indemni-
flying its fighting men.
AS result of more than a months
constant and intensive study a plan
will soon be presented to Congress for
consideration which, if adopted. will
give to the men who go to the front the
comforting assurance that they will be
cared for should they be wounded. and
that their dependents will receive ade-
quate protection should they be killed
or disabled.
The plan is intended to take the place
of the pension system so far as con-
Germs men and women engaged in the
present war. 1t is based upon the
fundamental idea that the government
should. as a matter Of Justice. protect
its soldiers and sailors. and their de-
pendent families, and should do this
with due regard for conditions as they
exist today.
Workmon's compensation laws. pen
sion laws in the United States and for
eign countries. insurance practice. and
other related questions have been in
vestigated during the preparation Of
the plans, and as result information
will be presented to Congress which it
is hoped will lead to the enactment of
legislation both just and humane.
The necessity for such legislation is
admittedly more pressing in this war
than in any other to which the United
states was party. because atthe out
set the government has adopted the
selective draft system. Men are now
being picked for service at the front BY
the government. 1t is generally ad-
mitted that under such conditions the
government has a solemn duty to per-
form to those selected.
In the preparation of the plans
there has been cordial cooperation be-
tween several government departments
and agencies. and organizations. Sell
dom has there been a more thorough
study of a question in an effort to solve
q vexing problem.
1nasmuch as the bureau of war risk
insurance Of the Treasury Department
is already insuring masters, officers
and seamen Of American merchantmen
and also the hulls and cargoes, Presi-
dent Wilson asked Secretary McAdoo
several weeks ago TO investigate the
question, and the Council of National
Defense also took up the problem
through the Committee on Labor of its
Advisory Commission. headed by Sam
uel Gompers, President of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor. Judge Julian
w. Mack, Frederick l.. Hoffman, James
W. Sullivan. James Lord. and F. Spen-
Ger Baldwin, constituting the. section
on Compensation for Enlisted Man and
Their Dependents of the Labor Com
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-31
Bankrupt'a Petition for Discharge

In the matter of
Clifford A. Thompson, : In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the
District Court Of the United States for
the District of Maine.
Clifford 4. Thompson Of Winthrop in
the County Of kennebec, and state Of
Maine in said District, respectfully req
rcsents. that on the 9th day of July, 1916.
he was duly adiudced bankrupt under
the Acts Of Congress relating TO bank
ruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights Of property. ami
ments Of said Acts and OF the orders Of
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be
decrced by the Court to have a full dis
his estate under said bankruptcy Acts,
except such dents as are excepted by law
from such discharge
Dated this 25th day Of July. A. .. 1917.
CLIFFORD A. THOMPSON,
Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
District Of Maine, SIS.
ON this 2Sth day of July, A. D. 1917 on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court That a hearing be
SEPTEMBER A. ID. 1917 before said Court
At Portland, In said District, at ten
3" clock in the forenoon: and that notice
thereof be published in Daily kennebec
Joufndl, newspaper printed In said
District. and that all known creditors,
and other persons in interest. may appear
at the said time and place and show
cause If any they have, why the prayer
Of said petitioner should not be granted
And II Is further Ordered by the Court
That the Clerk shall send by mail to ali
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order, addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale.
Judge of the said Court, and the seal
thereof at Portland in said District, on
the 28th day Of July, A. D. 1917.
IL. 81 FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk
true copy OF petition and order
thereon.
Attest: FRANK FELLOWS. Clerk.
ily31dIt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-31

mittee, have performed invaluable
work in the preparation of plans. AS
sistance has also been given by Edwin
+. Sweet. Assistant Secretary of Com
merce, Captain S, H. Wolfe, represent
ing the War Department. Major Henry
Leonard. representing the Navy De-
partment, Miss Julia Lathrop, repre-
scntinS the Department of Labor, Dr..
l.. s. Rowe. Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury. Hendon Chubb. Chairman of
the Advisory Board of the Bureau of
War Risk Insurance. William G. Le-
I.ancy. Director of the Bureau, and r.
NJ. Little. Chairman of the Federal
Civil Employees Compensation Board
The experience and knowledge of the
insurance men of the country was
early sought by Secretary McAdoo,
and out Of more than one hunded
representative Of different companies
who attended a conference called by
the Secretary on July Cd in Washing
ton grew a committee of twelve lnsur-
ance men. who studied the problem and
submitted a comprehensive report to
the Secretary.
Inasmuch as portion Of Americas
army is already in France. a part of its
feet is in European waters, and many
more soldiers and sailors and marines
are in training. Secretary McAdoo has
striven to push the preparation Of
plans with all possible speed in the
hope that Congress may pass the ne
cessary legislation during the present
session.
The plans under consideration arc
ased upon the now generally accepted
idea that payments on account of SOL
diors and sailors killed or injured in
service should depend in a measure
upon the number Of people dependent
upon him. 1t is plainly evident that
this course should be followed.
In general it is intended that pro-
vision be made for the support Of de
pendents of soldiers and sailors by Civ
ing them an allotment out of the paw
of the men and also an allowance from
the government: that officers and men
be Unidentified against death or total
or partial disability: that a system Of
rehabilitation and reeducation Of dis
ahled mon be inaugurated: and that
the government insure the lives of SOL
diers and sailors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-31
RICHMOND
Five Hundred See Burleigh Bat
terry Boys Leave TOWN.
Funeral of Late Mrs. Rhoda
Blair-Southern Pine Arrives.

About 500 citizens together with the
Richmond band turned out Sunday
morning to see the boys of the Bur-
leigh Battery off for Brunswick. The
following are the members from this
town belonging to the Battery: Harold
L. Libby. Eben Buker. Roscoe Given,
William Grover, Walter Pinkham, Err
nest Holman.
About rs couples attended the dance
ar Cedar Grove Saturday evening,
making the trip in Hardfords motor
boat.
The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Rhoda Blair were held Sat. at 100 P.
NJ, from the home of her niece. Mrs.
A E. Small, Rev. G. B. Cornish, of1i-
ciating Mrs. Blair was born in Bow
doinham, near the Richmond line, about
81 years ago and had resided in Rich
rnond for many years, and was held
in high esteem by neighbors and
friends. She is survived by one
daughter and three grandchildren, a
sister and a brother
Fred Hilton Of Boston is passing a
few days with his mother, Mrs. Mary
A. Hilton.
Mrs. c. C. Macdonald and son, Of
North Arlington. Mass, are passing a
few days with friends in Town.
Mrs. A. A. Deering Of East Water
horo. has been a recent guest in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Weber.
Miss Alice Johnson Of East Boston,
Mass, and Mrs. Z. II. Small of Lewis
ton, are guests at the home of Mrs.
Susan Purington.
Misses Jennie and Mary Small were
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall Bryant, Portland.
Mrs. c. B. Alexander, who passed
the winter at Wonalancet, \. H., with
Miss Winfred Alexander, has returned
to her home in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Hewitt and
young son of Bath were recent guests
az the home of the gentleman's parents
Captain and Mrs. C. E. Hewitt
Mr.. and Mrs. George C. Hodges and
family Of Springfield, Mass, Charles
Hodges and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c.
Reed Of this town are enjoying a ten
days outing at Ocean Park.
J. l.. Turner who was kicked by a
horse Monday and seriously injured is
reported to be very much improved.
A car load of Southern pine arrived
at the local railroad depot, for parties
Who have purchased the Southland ship
yard site.
Sunday school picnic Of the Free
Bapt st church will he held next Wed
nesday August /, in the grove near the
Hodges ice house at the south end.
Young friends of Miss Evora Kaub
gave her a linen shower Thursday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Terrill, in honor Of her coming
marriage in September.
The following named persons are
hereby notified that pursuant to the
Act of Congress. approved May 1S
1917, they are called for Military ser
vice of the United States by this local
exemption board: Allen Wells Low
George Livirgston. Maurice H.. Barter
Roy NJ. Brown, Ernest j. Curtis. They
were to report at the office of DR.. &. F.
Banker, Shaw block, Bath, for physical
examination on the Goth day Of July
1917, at 9 o'clock A. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-31

try ana the railroads are very slow in
making deliveries. We are unite a
ways from any large center for supplv
distribution, and it is indeed fortunate
mat we have our own equipment TO
rely upon, otherwise know il would
rave taken long time to get going
however. every one seems to be most
CORDIAL and anxious to do all possible
TO assist us. so that before long we
Should be organized on a good basis
IN regard TO food. we have had NO
clificulty as yet in getting such pro-
VISIONS as we require. We cannot al
ways procure the particular .klnd of
i""n we are used to, but there is al
ways something else that will do lust
is well.
We have evidently been we'll ad-
'ertlseh because every one seems to
expect that we will do wonders.
nope tnat we can make good. but |
reaiiZe that we are up against a new
proposition in many ways and that our
lrlends. the Canadian foresters, have
been at the game for over a year. and
understand have had some very ex-
celent organizations. They are using
cniy large mills, run night and dav.
ana II VIII be interesting to see how
our small mills compare in net re-
suits.
L think on the whole that we have a
very satisfactory crew of men. and
am rather pleased a the prospect
| They are all extremely anxious to got
tc work. and most enthusiastic for the
proposition. so I feel that we are going
70 start with the right spirit ANYWAY"
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OCEAN POINT
Last Regular Religious Service
in Casino-Party in Captain
Brewers Boat-Call for Base
ball Candidates Soon.

The last regular religious service n he
held in the Casino took place SUNDAY
morning when Rev. George E. Norton of
ST. Louis prea ched before a large congre-
cation. Rev. Mr.. Norton's sermon was
PRACTICAL effective and of high import.
rolioWlng this religious service, Prof
. r. Emerson addressed the congrega-
ton with remarks most fitting for the
last religious service to be held in the
Casino. Prof. Emerson briefly traced the
history of these community religious SER
vices at the Point. The congresa ton will
act upon the choice of the nominating
committee after the church service in
the chapel on August 18th A large at
tendance is expected to attend the dedi-
catory exercises in the new chapel on
Aug s.
Professor s. F. Emerson OF the Uni
versity Of Vermont lectured in the Cast
no Saturday evening. His subject was
why We Are At War"
a party of about 25 Pointers" made an
ail-day trip in Captain Brewers boat TO
Monhegan Island. spot about Is miles
from Ocean Point on Saturday.
Edward Fl. Rihbany, son Of Rev and
Mrs. A. NJ. Rihbany Of Boston enter
tanned large party of friends on Friday
evening in the Rhbany cottage. Beau
Maris," in celebration OF his birthday.
Mrs. George f. Norton and son John of
st. Lewis have arrived at the Point to
pass several weeks. stopping at the Norton
bungalow in the Cove
Miss Eunce Williams is entertaining
as her guest for few days, Miss Ruth
Trouant Of Augusta.
Levi 7. Williams Of Augusta motored
to the Point to pass the weekend with
his family.
4 John p. Stephenson and J. Frank Blais-
dell of Gardiner passed the weekend
with their families at the Point
Frederick Call of Gardiner passed the
weekend at the Point as the guest OF
George Blaisdell.
Miss BESSIE Crowley Of Millers Falls.
Mass. and Miss Annette Fowler of Tur-
ners Falls, Mass, are passing two
weeks at the Point as guests OF the
Brick family in Camp Kennebunc"
Mrs. Fl. NJ. Breen of Augusta and Mr..
and Mrs. w G Wyman and son, Dawson,
OF Richmond. are passing the weekend
at the Point as guests at The Pleasant
View House.
Mrs. J. Fl. Hazlett and daughter, Miss
Florence NJ. Hazlett of Brookline. Mass,
are passing four weeks at the Point as
guests at the Pleasant View House.
Miss Ruth Gardner of Quincy. Mass. is
passing three weeks at the Point as a
guest at the Pleasant View House
Miss Eleanor A. Kerby OF Brookline,
Mass. Is passing two weeks at Ocean
Point. stopping at the Pleasant View
House
F. NJ Sedgely Of Waterville is passing
a few days at the Point stopping at the
cottage. Sunrise.
Mrs. Jesse Richards and daughter Ar
line Of waterviIle and Miss Eta Mes
senger Of Farmngdale, are passing two
weeks at the Point, stopping at Sea
Haven near the store.
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CROP SITUATION
GENERALLY Good
SAYS BULLETIN

Rome. June 3.-(Correspondence of
the Associated Press This months
bulletin issued BY the International
Institute Of Agriculture Of Rome an
nounces a careful and detailed study
of coming crop conditions in the prn-
cipal agricultural states of the world,
and, in consequence of these studies, a
generally favorable situation.
In France, Great Britain and Italy,
says tho report meteorological CON
sitions have been extremely favorab Bile
during the past month while in north
ern Europe. notably in Luxembourg and
Holland, the crops are retarded.
Even in Switzerland, continues the
report the outlook is for a crop Of less
than the average size. unless the ex-
cellent results in the spring bring up
the total to normal. Russia, in spite
of the late frosts and cold. faces a
favorable situation on the whole and
may hope for results equal to last
year.
The report then deals with the Unit
ed States. and finds that prospective
losses due to bad weather have been
overcome 50 that the crop total may De
expected to be about two and one-half
per cent. better than last year, even
though still eighteen per cent. behind
the average.
OF Canada the report says that the
next crop may he counted upon as
four per cent. better than last year.
and sixteen per cent. better than the
ayera &c for the last five years. In
India. concludes the report, the situa-
ton is excellent, the production being
~ per cent. better than last year and
cant ahnve the aNera ee
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ICEBORo

Arrow W. Lowe was called to Bath
Monday to take physical examinations
before DR.. B. F. Barker for the selec-
tive draft. Roy NJ. Brown went Tues
day for the same purpose.
Weldon Preble and Ansel Eastman
members Of the 10th Co. C. A. c. Of
Brunswick are now stationed at Fort
Preble. They left for mobilization at
Brunswick on Wednesday last.
Mrs. Clara Millett and sranddaugh-
ter Agnes have been called to Parkman
on account Of the illness Of Mrs. Mil
let's mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-31

The following members Of the Ban
gor Masonic club have enlisted in the
war, Lieut.. Arther Smith of Co. G.,
Second Maine Infantry, and Lieut..
Harold Hayes, Co. F, Second Maine.
Medical Corps. Fl. x. Richardson and
A. r. Thompson. Ped Cross Ambu-
lance Corps. NJ. Makanna. Philip COT
fin, Frederick Woodman. Canadian
contingent, L. r. Moore, secretary of
the club. Plattsburg, II. A. White and
Leydand Whipple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-31
VASSALBORO

Those who wish to attend the Uni
versalist Field Day or Memories Meet
ing will please remember the date is
August S. the place Lakegrove Camp
ground, vassalboro.
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Bankruptcy Proceedings.

Fred B. Policy OF Gardiner, q
fireman, has filed a voluntary peti-
ton in bankruptcy in the office Of the
clerk of the United States district
court. He has liabilities amounting
TO s343.25, all unsecured claims, and
there are assets amounting to Sis.
all claimed to be exempt. George W.
Heselton of Gardiner is attorney foe
the petitioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-31

Miss Ruth Burr, for the past few
years stenographer to Charles T.
HAYES In his insurance Offices at Ban
cor has received a clerical appoint
ment in the Office of the adjutant gen
eral at Washington, D. c.. and leaves
shortly to take up her duties. Miss
Burr is one of the most experienced
and most capable stenographers in the
city.-CommerciaL
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-10-11
GET MAD !?

Industrial News Bureau, The Manu-
facturer)
The Helena, Montana, Independent
protests against the yellow element
in Montana which, ii says, has caus-
ell decrease in railroad shipments
from Montana of $3.50 cars of raw
material in thirty days"
1t says, these were sidetracked by
strikes, agitation, pro- German propa-
ganda, cheap politics, seditious talk
and Industrial Workers of the World
I The Independent sounds this warn
ing note: wait until Montana gets
mad and the people responsible fol
the figures quoted above will be sWal-
lowed up in the NAV of our wrath
Montana is not the only state tina
has suffered from the yellow element
All over this union yellow streal
has appeared, and the American peo'
pie are getting mad.
Demagogues, agitators self-seekinf
college professors, sensational news,
papers, and muck raking magazines
responsible for this yellow streak are
changing their tune and pulling down
the red flag.
The people of this country had rea-
son to get mad. They discovered the
deception the demagogues had prac.
ticed.
All the solemn pledges written ir
party platforms by the busters Of bus
mess, the smashers of the railroads
and the revilers of the captains OF
industry that, if they were given theil
way, they would reduce the cost oil
living, have failed of fulfillment.
The only ones to profit by the cam
paign of vituperation, busting and
smashing have been the cheap politi-
clans, who. by the votes of the cred
ulous, have been able to usurp the
seats of the elder statesmen.
Get the American people mad just
once and they will make short shift
of the wreckers.
Get mad