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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
0LDFIELD WINS
FROM De PALMA

Milwaukee, June A.-Barney Oldf1eld
this afternoon defeated Ralph De Palma
in three special automobile races Of Is, q
and 10 miles respectively, on the State
Fair park dirt track, winning the first
two races with apparent ease The last
event was very close, with De Palma
about 10 feet behind the winner at the
finish. The track was in poor condition
on account of Saturdays rain.
In the 15-mile race Oldfield led De
Palma from the start, taking the first
event in 1895 is. breaking the track rec
ord.
De Palma took the inside of the track
in the next event, of 25 miles, but was
headed by Oldfeld at the end Of the first
turn Of the first lap.
The first 10 miles was negotiated in
$50 3-5 and the IS miles in 13. % As, Oldfield
leading by half a mile. The time at the
end of the Goth lap was 1905 3-5 Oldfield
finishing the race in 2242 De Palmas
time was 1912
The last event, 10 miles. was started
with Oldfeld at the pole. He took the
lead and held it to the finish. making the
1C miles in 9.12 IA with De Palma about
10 feet in the rear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
Mysterious Explosion
.Awakens All Waterville
Early Saturday Morning Portion of Road e d
and One Rail of M. C. r. r. Track Near Over
Head Bridge on North Street Wrecked - Win
dows Nearby Broken = No Clue

waterville. Me, June 24.-(SpeciaD.-
The whole city was awakened Saturday
morning by an explosion which wrecked
a portion of the roadbed and one rail Of
the Maine Central track on the road be-
tween this city and Lewiston. The OK
plosion came at 2.52 and was heard by
nearly everyone in the city, as it was
near the overhead bridge on North street
and the deep cut there caused the sound
10 sweep out in great volume. A large
number of windows in nearby houses
we're broken and many people in that vi
cinity arose and went to the scene. The
police were promptly notified Of the place
where the explosion occurred and were
on the scene in very short time and
rigid investigation was held, but so far
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
Sim FEINERS
AGAIN IN RIOTS

Cork, June 24.-The Sim Feiners
were active here early this morning,
when they smashed the windows in
a number of recruiting Offices and by
means of fire escape hoisted the Re-
publican flag on the court house flag
staff and smashed the scales held by
the figure of Justice over the court
house. They committed many other
acts of violence.
The Sim Feiners at q big meeting
this afternoon passed resolutions de-
nouncing the national convention as a
diplomatic attempt by the government
to place Ireland in a false position and
prevent the fulfillment of Irelands
claim to sovereign independence. The
resolutions demanded that the execu-
tive convene the council to express the
opinions of the people and elect repre-
sentatives to peace conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
SELL CARNATIONS
FOR REDCROSS

A number Of young ladies were on
the street Saturday evening selling
pinks for the benefit Of the Red Cross
and large sum was realized from the
work. 1t was reported Saturday night
that the sum of $4,000 had been rails
ed in Waterville for the Red Cross
campaign and it was expected that
with the contributions from the
churches and the work that can be
done during the day Monday, the sum
Of s25.o0o which was the amount Wa
terville set out to raise will be realized.
The committee which has the matter
in charge has been making an ener-
getic canvass for the work and they
will leave no stone unturned to make
1t a complete success. Several of the
men In the city who have given large
amounts have doubled their contribu-
tons and there are number who have
given smaller sums whom will be ask
ed to contribute more as 1t is felt that
they are able to and should do their
share.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
GARDINER DAM OUT
CONTINUED from Page One)

which was begun in 1922 and finished in
1925. In the early days from its power
was operated the only grst mill in this
section and later several other industries
derived their power from 1t. The ques-
ton of the amount of damage to the dam
is at the present time very hard to es-
innate ]. S. Maxcy of the association
states that it will probably require from
$4,000 to $4,000 to put in coed condition.
The second show at the Strand theatre
was in progress at the time of the break
ing of the dam. The audience made its
exit with remarkable GOODNESS. 1t is re-
ported that there is no damage whatever
to this building as it is situated on the
opposite side Of the stream. Manager
Keller announces. however, that he will
not reopen 1t until a temporary bridge
to replace the old one has been erected
Mr.. Hodgkins was to move this coming
week into his recently erected building on
Summer street. Beside the concerns al
ready mentioned the following were de-
pendent on the power furnished by the
wrecked dam for their operation: The
James Walker & Son Co, manufacturers
OF doors, windows. blinds and interior
finish the Jesse Barber Woodworking es-
Establishment, and Scribners machine shop.
The Central Maine Power Co. was at
work Sunday installing two motors In the
Walker plant and It is expected that work
will be resumed Monday morning A pe-
culiar feature Of the accident was that
the ONCE Of the Hodgkins Co. remained
intact and the contents were very little
disturbed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
WATERv|LlE STRIKERS
Hear Discussion of Questions at
Issue

Waterville Me. June 24-tSpeciaD.-
A largely attended meeting OF the
strikers and their friends was held at
the City Opera house sunday evening
at which the questions at issue were
discussed by Willard Fitzgerald and
Organizer J. II HUMPHREYS. The meet
ing was presided over by Chairman
william J. White Of the local union
and there was some good music from
an orchestra. Mr.. Fitzgerald was the
first speaker and he told something Of
the work Of the union in going after
what Il wanted and of how the matter
had gone along for some time before
II came to an issue. He called the at
tention Of the people present to the in
action Of the State boards which are
supposed TO take up matters of this
kind. ard asked what the people are
going TO do about Il. Following a Sc
lection by the orchestra Mr.. Humph
rfes was introduced. He paid his re-
sp<cts In no uncertain terms TO the men
who make up the government Of the
state for their failure TO do something
a. this time. He repeated his descrip-
ton Of the strikebreakers, declaring
that they were for the most part dan
eercus criminals. He advised the peo-
pie>of the city 20 carefully watch con-
disions here and above all TO most
carefully guard their girls Said that
the men now in the shops were being
paid better wages than the men on
strike had ever received or asked for
ana N addition were being fed and
clothed and given their tobacco and IL
auor free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
ROOT IN JAPAN
Likely to Visit on Way
Home
Presence in Toxic Thought Ad-
misunderstanding Question

washington, June 24.-The Root mis-
sion to Russia will probably visit jap
an on it's return trip to the United
States. Secretary Lansing saturday
admitted that this was possible. No de.
cision has been reached but the ad-
visibility Of the visit is under consid-
Grafton by the administration. Ambas-
sador Root. head Of the mission to Rus
STA, has received no instructions con-
corning the proposed visit to Toxic
upon his return, but it was considered
probable Saturday that the instruc-
tons would go forward soon.
The most important subject likely to
come up at conference between the
Root mission and the japanese govern
ment is that of shipping. Japan is
ready to furnish bottoms for entente
use, but declares that when she does
so she shall be permitted to obtain
shipbuilding materials from England
and United States.
Baron Den, japanese minister for
communications. recently stated that
while no official negotiations were in
progress concerning joint shipbuilding
by Great Britain, the United States and
Japan, yet if England and America
should supply the needed materials for
shipbuilding Japan would be able to
build ships for them by extending the
japanese docks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
OAKLAND
OAKLAND TRIMS
PITTSFIELD NINE

Oakland, Me, June 24-(speciaD-
A large crowd was present at the OBJ
servance Of Red Cross day at Oakland
when she did her bit on the athletic
grounds. meeting the fast team of
Ptttsfield in a baseball contest which
ended in a score of 12tto in favor of
the home team. Pittsfield had high
hopes in the first inning when she
scored two runs. but Oakland came
back at them strongly by tallying sew
en- runs in their half After the first
inning Pittsf1eld was unable to get a
man beyond second base. Oakland made
a good showing and played an errorless
game. Collins pitched an excellent
game striking out ten men and only al
lowing seven hits. three of which were
"scratch-hits." Pittsfield was handi-
capped by their pitcher, Lampher. being
indisposed. The following is the score:
OAKLAND.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
BUSY ON STREET
SATURDAY NIGHT

Saturday evening was one of the
busiest on the street for a long time
There was an almost continuous stream
of teams and automobiles. and the po-
lice had plenty to do to handle the traf-
f1c. Patrolman Smart was on duty at
the Whitcomb corner as traffic officer
and he was busy every minute until
after o'clock. Headquarters Officer
Davis was at the corner of Main and
Silver street and he did not have any
time to think matters over as there was
something moving there all the time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
FRED'K PALMER
WITH PERSHlNC

Paris, June A.-It was announced at
American army headquarters today that
Maj. Gen. Pershing had appointed Fred
erck Palmer to his staff in the intelli-
gence department with the rank of major.
The appointment is in line with Gen.
Pershing's purpose to secure specialists in
all branches of the service and Mr.. Palm
ers long experience at the European
front, at Headquarters, was regarded as
making him particularly valuable to the
staff at this time. He will have general
charge of the armys relations with the
American press, and, while his activities
will be chiefly devoted to that work, the
staff will be able to utilize his war-ac-
ouired knowledge in other respects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
SUNDAYS RAIN
NOT WELCOME

The rain of Sunday was welcome to
no one The roads had just begun to
get in such condition that it was pos
sible to drive over them with an auto.
and although they were rough and in
some places had been put in as bad con-
dition as possible by some bubolic road
commissioner who thought that the
proper way to build a road was to
scrape all the mud and sods in the
nearby fields into the middle of the road
and plan to leave it piled up there over
Sunday for the autos to roll down, yet
1t was possible to get about and by
picking ones route to find fairly
good road. but the rain put an end to
it and the people who have wanted an
opportunity for a good auto ride all the
spring will have to wait another week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
RICHMOND

Miss Mary Stewart passed the week.
end with friends at Five Islands.
Harold Turner of Lynn, Mass, is a
guest at the home of MI. ana Mrs. F.
l.. Rogers.
The Boy Scouts are planning to leave
here next Tuesday for their camping
trip on Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Charles T. Smith was called to Ev-
erett, Mass, to attend the funeral of
his brother, Deoscar L., on Tuesday.
Homer E. Alexander. principal Of
schools at Keezer Falls, arrived home
this week for the summer vacation
Mrs. Ida Gaubert and son George
Mrs. l.. r. Gaubert, passed the week
end at the formers cottage on Cap
itol Island.
Mark Claf1fn, a former Richmond
boy, now a resident of Waterville, was
visitor in town several days this
week.
Union service in the Methodist Epis-
copal church on Sunday evening.
Public supper at the Congregational
chapel next Wednesday at the usual
hour.
Prof. Mitchell of L. of NJ, manager
of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Maine.
will speak at meeting of the River
Road Club at the home of Harry f.
Powers Wednesday evening, June q.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Lewis and child
Of Bar Harbor are visiting the gem
tleman's mother, Mrs. Eva Lewis. on
Front street.
Mr.. and Mrs William A. Smith who
have resided in Gardiner for several
years past, have again taken up their
residence in town
Mrs. Ida L. Hosmer and granddaugh-
ter Phyllis Holman of Woban Mass,
arrived in town this week to pass the
summer months.
Miss Irene Koen Of Somerville. Mass.
IS passing a four-weeks vacation at
the home of Mrs. VIM. L. Champney
on Pleasant street.
DR.. and Mrs. E. c. Hebbard of pos
ton have opened their summer home
on Swan Island for the season. Mrs
Hebbard arrived in town this week.
L. NJ. Lothrop Of Winthrop was in
town Wednesday. He has rented the
Colourn house on Center street and
VIII soon move his family and house
hold goods here.
The Rev. Allan Constantine has been
elected by the Kennebec Association Of
congregational Church and Minister'S
70 preach the association sermon in
the Congregational church. Augusta,
next October
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
TO HAMPER DRAFT
Pacifsts Booming Membership
as collectors"

Washington, June 24.-Two "pacifist'
organizations have launched a huge
campaign that if carried out, omclais
said Saturday, would greatly hamper
the selective draft law.
These organizations, it was stated,
are attempting to open up channel
for escape from military service. More
than 10000 have enrolled in the propa-
ganda.
Agents of the department Of justice
are fixing their attention upon the &C
Invites of representatives OF the or
carnations
So far reports of the "pacifists" are
confined to attempts to have inserted in
the exemption regulations which will be
published probably Monday clause
that would specifically permit persons
processing conscientious objections" to
war to escape selective draft and en-
rollment of members with the implied
promise that their membership consti-
tutes them Collectors"
The most active organization is the
American Union Against Militarism. Its
headquarters is in New York. One of
the officials of the organization declared
that not less than 10000 persons had
enrolled since June 5, registration day.
The other organization had headquar-
tiers at Mortified. Mimi
In their activities the pacifsts appealed
to President Wilson and Secretary Baker
to provide for exemption Of 'conscien-
tious objectors'' and members of pacifist
unions. This would furnish their big
membership with exemption.
Thwarted in this, they are suggesting
that DIRECTORS be allowed to enlist in in
dustries to avoid bearing arms.
After an appeal to the war department,
Roger \. Baldwin, field secretary Of the
Union Against Militarisn, received let
ter from Secretary Baker pointing out
that the draft law fails to provide for
conscientious DIRECTORS" and stating
that the department cannot ''go behind
the law in administering it.
With two of their avenues shut off. the
organizations are seeking to obtain lib
eral Interpretation of a clause in the law
that permits the exemption of recognized
religious sects or organizations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
MARKET ARRIVES
AT RICHMOND

Richmond, Me, June A-(Speciar The
urday evening at 10 o'clock when Dam
No. on Cobbossee stream broke. at Gar
diner. arrived at Richmond about 2
o'clock this morning landing on Swan
Island on the breakwater. All day long
people were busy making trips to the
market and getting what vegetables and
other eatables there were left
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
LITCHFIELD
c. n. Waldron

Charles H. Waldron. one Of our older
ana hlgn respected citizens, passed
away Thursday noon, June 21. after a
snort illness. He had been failing for
some time but was able to be about un-
I'll Few days before his death. He
was cared for by his niece, Miss Mary
Alien who has made her home with him
the past few years. He was rs years
olo ana leaves one brother, Arthur H
Waioron OF Sabattus. He will be great
~ missed IN the neishborhood as he was
great hand to go up street to the
sore ana call on his friends. The fun
- "a service was held Sunday at noon.
Masonic services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25

nothing in the nature Of q clue has been
discovered. One train had just gone over
the place and another was close behind
it but was stopped by the explosion SO
that there was no damage beyond the
broken rail and windows and the tearing
up Of little Of the roadbed. A crew
from the section was promptly on hand
and the damage was repaired without
any delay to traffic.
A number of theories have been advance
ed as to who did it and why, but they
are only theories and there Is nothing to
back them up. F. B. Lowe, who guards
the Standard Oil Co. tanks on North
street, and Janitor Collins Of the Central
Maine Power Co. were close to the scene,
Mr. Collins having just come over the
bridge, but neither of them saw anyone
there and could furnish no clue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
FAIRFIELD

Rev. and Mrs. z. NJ. Holman and
daughter Helen will leave today for
Boston. where they will pass their
summer vacation.
Letters advertised at the Fairfield
postofIlce are for Mrs. Clarence Mac
xaine. Miss Blanche Moreau. Charlie
Brooks. Mr. Harvey Jenkins. James
McDermett, Mr.. Ira ". Strout. Mrs. L.
q. whipple :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
BURLE|GH BATTERY
Sewall Webster Recruiting at
Office of Ralph M. Gilmore

Sewall Webster of Augusta was at the
office of Ralph NJ. Gilmore all day Satur-
day and expects to remain there this
week receiving recruits for the Burleigh
Battery and the Milliken Regiment Of
Heavy Field Artillery. Details of the or
ganization will be found in another part
of the paper 1t IS necessary that this
battery be filled this week in preparation
for taking the examinations and the oath
before the draft goes into effect Appli-
cations should be made today if possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
MAN KILLED BY
CAR NEAR LISBON

Lewiston, Me-, June 24-An unidentified
man died at a Lewiston hospital tonight
where he was brought after being struck
by an electric car near Lisbon in the
early evening. Both legs were severed
and his neck was broken. He wore over
alls and frock. 1t isSbelieved he Is
Slav or Polander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
Miss Etta r. Parker

Miss Eta r. Parker died AT her home
IN Oakland Saturday at the age Of y
ysars. months and Is days. She was
the daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. stephen
Parker and had always lived IN this city
and Oakland The funeral will be at 2
o'clock Monday afternoon from the
chapel at Pine Grove, Rev. Charles r.
Robinson Of the Temple street Congrega-
tionai church oficiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
CAR AND AUTO
IN COLLISION

The electric car due at the Maine Cen
trai station crossing at SIS and an auto
mobile owned and driven by Frank Rey-
nolds were IN collision on College avenue
near the head OF Union street Sunday
evening The front of the automobile
vas somewhat damaged and the fender
Of the electric was put out OF commission
hut No one was injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
NEW SCHEDULE
NOW EFFECTIVE

The summer schedule on the Maine Cen
trail went into effect at midnight Sunday
and there is very little change from the
winter one. The trains as a rule run
little later and instead of a number being
added some are taken off. The one that
will he missed the most is No. 10, which
has arrived here from the west over the
lower road at 4 o'clock and in summer
has run through to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25

TWO base hits. P. Reed Q. Hutcb;,-
son 2. Williams 3. Struck out, by Col
Inns. 10; by Lampher, /; Rilsv
Double plays. Oakland, Collins ia uii.
liams to Hutchinson. Left on basas
Oakland, S: Pittsfeld. 4. Hit sv ni,oh
ed ball. Maxon by Collins; bv pm,
Reed 2; Collins. Wild pitch. Ri,ey
Base on balls. Collins, /: Lamnber ..
Riley. 2. Base on errors, Oakland :.
Pittsneid. /. Sacrifice hits. Har,o,-
collins White. Empires. Allen ana
johnson. Time. $50. Attend.nca .oa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25

The carnival which was to have been
held here for the coming week under
the auspices of the Beavers was can
celled, as the members felt that the
weather was so uncertain that it was
questionable whether it could be made
a paying proposition The lodge lost
quite a sum by the cancellation as
they had secured the lot and paid for
it and had contracted other bills which
had to be paid anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
Funeral Of Mrs. Hooper

Tho funeral Of Mrs. Halle Hooper was
held from her late home Saturday after
noon at o'clock. Rev. Arthur S. Phelps
OF the First Baptist church officiating.
The funeral was largely attended by rel
atives and friends of the deceased, while
the floral offerings were Of exceptional
beauty. The bearers were Dana U. Glenn
ent. E. E. Finnemore, Fred W. Merrill
and Samuel Freeman. Intermsnt was at
Pine Grove.
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SUPERIOR COURT

Waterville. Me-, June 23.-The superior
court was in session a portion of the day
and a number Of court matters were dis
posed Of.
Divorces will be in order for next Mon
day. Final adjournment will probably
come late Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
ADJUSTMENTS
Ooera HouSe

Manager Kelleher Of the City Opera
House has arranged an all star pro-
gram for the week. beginning with
Pauline Frederick in Her Better Self"
for the first two days. Nine. Petrova
in "The Undyins Flame" for the next
two land Mabel Taliferrio in THE Bar
ricade" for the final two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25

A meeting Of the members of the
Waterville Equal Suffrage League will
he ned in their new headquarters, 105
Mai1Astreet Monday evening at 730 and
all members and all those interested
are asked to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
Police Court

Two DRINKS were before the court
Saturday and were given the usual
fine and costs or an alternative Jail
sentence. One had the money to pay
and the other fellow went down. One
man was also before the court on the
charge Of evading his fare and was
given q hne and costs which he was
unable to pay and he went down for
Is days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25

Miss Gladys Gaylord. who has been
on q two weeks trip 10 the middle
West. returned TO Waterville Saturday
20 resume her work for the New Eng
land Home for Little Wanderers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25

ST. Johns day will not be observed
by st. Omer Commandery this year as
it was thought best by the members
to give up any of the plans which they
had under way owing to the unsettled
conditions in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-25
RED CROSS IN
THE CHURCHES

Contributions for the Red Cross were
taken in practically all Of the churches
Sunday and il is understood that some
good sums were realized for the work.