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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
EXPECT 1000 WILL
TRAIN AT HARVARD
Intensive Military Drill Begins
Tomorrow-About 500 from
Other Colleges Will Probably
Be Enrolled

Boston. Mass, May &-When intensive
military training starts at Harvard TO-
morrow, about 1000 men will be enrolled,
it is expected. Applications from college
men are coming in all the time.
In addition to about 500 mon from out
side colleges, it is thought that about 500
men who are already enrolled IN the Har-
ward Reserve officers Training Corps will
not 20 to the Plattsburg camp but Will
continue their training in Cambridge with
the Harvard unit.
The new men who enroll will be as
signed to provisional companies, each or
which will be placed in charge OF one or
the sergeant instructors that have been
appointed by the government to train the
men. These companies will form pro-
visional battalion, under the command Of
Cant Bowen, who will have entire super
vision of the instruction. The incoming
cadets will be distributed so as to equal
lie the strength of the companies.
Beginning at 9 tomorrow morning in
tensive training will start and from 9
till 10 in the morning and to in the
afternoon the companies will receive
practical instruction and drill. In ad
dition to the hours of practical work.
four hours of study and theory work
must be done in order to make up the
original 1O-hour a day program. The
Harvard Band will drill and practice
daily from 5 to o'clock in the after
noon.
The regular companies will not have
the same program for the first week of
training that the provisional companies
will go through. The provisional COM
panies will devote Is hours to the
School of the Soldier and of the Squad.
and IS hours to the School of the Com
pany. close order
Acting on-commssioned officers will
be selected for each of the provisional
companies:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
COLBY COLLEGE

The first prizes of s25 each to the three
men on the winning team Of the Murray
prize debate held recently were awarded
to Isaac D. Love 10 of Homecoming, Md.
Phiniebas P. Barnes 10 Of Houlton. and
John F. Everett II of Pittsfeld, Mass,
UNFOLDING the negative of the question
Establish and Maintain a Protectorate in
Mexico" Twenty-Five dollars was award
ed, to be distributed equally. to the three
members of the losing affirmative team.
consisting of Earle S. Tyler 10 of Har-
rington. Cecil U. Rollins II Of Albion and
Richard l.. Sprague Is Of Waterville.
The following men have been nominated
for junior class Presentation day class
parts of COMMENCEMENT week: Orator.
Herbert X. Newman Of Kingfield, John
X. Pottie Of Pittsfeld; chaplain. Paul g.
Alden of Cumberland Mills, ]. G. Perry
OF Camden; marshal. Francis Paul Gately
OF Waltham, Mass, Raymond Whitney Of
Cambridge: historian, Hugh A. Robinson
Of Waterville, Alfred D. Patterson Of At
tleboro, Mass; awarding of gifts. Eugene
Bliss Mariner Of Searsmont George Ern-
est Ingersoll Of Brookline, Mass; pre-
sentation. Raymond H. Parker Of Blue
hill. Milton A. Philbrook of Matinicus: ode
committee. Howard A. Boardman or Isles
boro, Shorey. Richard L. Sprague of Wa
terville. Elwood A. Wyman of Whitman,
Mass. Ellsworth Prince of Madison. Nor
man D. Latin OF Corning, N. Y. One
man is to be elected for each part and
three Of the six named for the ode COM
mittee. The election will be held in a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
COAL PRICES
49, UNREASONABLE
Supply Adequate, Says
Federal Trade Board
Warns Consumers of Anthracite
Net to Lay in Unusual Stock

Washington, May 6.--Prevailing re-
tail prices of anthracite coal are I'M
warranted and the supply of newt sea-
son is adequate, the Federal Trade
Commission stated Saturday in pre-
liminary report based on partially
completed investigation ordered by
Congress last winter.
The commission warns consumers
against buying larger quantities of coal
than usual this summer. saying there
are symptoms now of such buying
panic as that which enabled specula-
tors last winter to force prices above
normal. No good reason exists, says
the report, why prices should not be
subject to the usual summer dis
count, but "if the public is again so
deceived as to indulge in scramble
for coal the favorable situation may
be nullifed.''
The commission is keeping lin close
touch with the anthracite situation
and promises to EXPOSE any unscrupu-
lous wholesaler, jobber or retailer who
seeks to mislead the public into a be-
lief that exorbitant prices are Justi-
fable. or that there is any necessity
to join in a frenzied bidding to secure
immediate delivery for far future
needs"
The United Mine Workers new
wage scale which went into effect last
week. increases production cost be-
tween "a and so cents a ton, and
us a beneficial and steadying factor
In the industry" says the commission
Leading operators prices at the mine
for May provide for this wage in
crease. and there is no justification
for a larger increase to be passed on
to the consumer"
Prices for May at the mines are
quoted at 1851 net ton for egg,
sSS4 for stove and $39S for chestnut
coal.
Referring to evidence that specu-
lators, by storing coal in cars, paying
demurrage or recognizing it, tended to
increase prices materially last win
ter, the commissions report recon-
mends action by Congress or some
authority to he designated by Con-
gress on the following:
1.-The eliminating Of the element OF
speculation and the charging OF an
exorbitant price. or the Withholding
from use Of this necessity Of life: and
''2-The imperative need for keeping
coal Rowing from the point of produc-
ton to it's final destination. and or
preventing coal cars from being held
out of use for the purpose OF specula-
tive storage"
When the report was presented In
Congress, Senator Hitchcock. author
of tho investigation resolution, declar-
ed it shows that the people have been
robbed by spectators and consum-
ers have contributed to 1t by their
panicky condition" He expressed the
hope that wide publicity would be
given to the report from govern
mental agency that there Is an abund-
ance Of anthracite and no warrant for
increa sing prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
COMPLETE PLANS
FOR CONTINGENT

Chief Marshal Edgar J. Brown and
Assistant Marshal Frederick D. McAla-
ry completed arrangements Sunday eve
ming for the moving Of the Watervilie
contingent upon Augusta on TUESDAY
morning. Arrangements were changed
somewhat from the original plan ana
under the new one 1t will be necessary
for everyone to be ready to move
promptly for the station at O'Clock
in the morning. The various societies
are asked to be in their places prompt
ly at $50 so that the parade can starr
without fail at o'clock. The county
committee has made arrangements 70
meet at o'clock Tuesday morning ana
if the weather conditions are such tnal
it will be impossible to make a sue
cess of the event, the days program
will be called off. In the event or tha'
happening. there will be five blasts on
the fire whistle and on the Hollings'
worth & Whitney whistle at TO.
The parade will form on Main street
with the Waterville Military Band IN
the lead at Appleton street The COZ
by College Military Company on Main
street. the Wyandotte Worsted Mill, TINS
Sons of Veterans and the Boy Scouts
and Temple streets. The Belfast Bana
on Main street at Temple, the Cham
Der of Commerce on Main street with
right resting on Temple. the Knights
of Pythias on Main street in front OF
their hall. the Odd Fellows on Com
mon steet. the Elks on Appleton street
the Beavers on Silver street, the Eagles
on Triple street. the Woodmen on Nam
street in front of their hall. the French
societies on Main street with right rest.
ing on Common. the Bangor Band ana
the Hollingsworth & Whitney COMPANY
The parade will move in the order CIV
en- above. 1t will march to the station
where 1t will promptly entrain and a.
Augusta it, will form on Grove street
in the same order with the right rest
ing on State street and must be ready
to move promptly following the Angus
ia contingent.
Tickets win be on sale all day Mon
day and it is the request of the com
mittee that everyone possible get theh
tickets on Monday or Monday evenins
SO as to cause as little delay at the trah
as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

Plattsburg, \. Y, May 6.-Preparations
for the opening on May 10 of the training
camps here for the officers reserve corps
are progressing rapidly. it was announced
tonight by Capt. Arthur r. Crosby of
the Military Training Camps Association.
There will be two camps of $500 each. one
for the New England division and the
other for New York City and adjacent
territory.
The New England division will be COM
posed of $50 engineer. 1Sl men recommend
cd fer commissions in the officers re-
serve corps and 30 men commissioned in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
Gas Used by Allies
Invention Of DR.. Wood

Professor Woods plan was to have
it used in one big drive and overwhelm
the enemy and its use as designed by
the war.
1.-The gas" said DR.. Wood. "is ben
zyl-bromide or chloracstone vapor. 1t
produces temporary blindness, but has
no permanent injury and 1t does not
violate The Hague Conventions. The
blindness disappears when the vapor is
exhausted, but when Q man can't see
he can't shoot"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
EAST MADISON

Walter 'Cronkite has bought the
Charles Tufts place which was owned
by Frank Lincoln at the time of his
demise and which. he and his family
have occupied for some time.
The Somerset worsted mills are now
running night and day with two crews.
There will be services at the Union
church Wednesday evening conducted
by Rev Mr.. Fletcher Of Athens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
Mailing Notices to the
Plattsburg Applicants

civilian applicants.
Notices to the men selected from among
the applicants will be mailed from here
Monday and Tuesday. The men will be
ordered to report at Plattsburg in two
sections. one arriving on May IL and the
other May IA. They will be assigned to
the companies to which they belong and
on arrival will report to the commanders
of their respective companies, thus avaid-
ing confusion. The government will sup
ply uniforms and such text books as are
necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
WATERvILLE
Wallace e. Spencer

Wallace e. Spencer. only son Of Luke
B. Spencer. died at the Sisters hospital
Sunday after a short illness. Mr.. Spencer
was 20 years of age and for the past few
the city of Waterville. He was agent
for the Willys-Overland line at the time
of his death and had recently opened
fine new salesroom on Silver street. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

Baltimore. Nd. May Git became
known here today that tear gas used
by the Allies is the invention OF DR..
Robert w. Wood. professor Of expert
mental physics at Johns Hopkins Uni
versity. Professor Wood sent the
formula for 1t to a friend, Prof. Cot
ton, in Paris. and 1t was turned over
to the French war department. DIR.
Wood Is a member Of the naval con-
sulting boards submarine sub-commit-
toe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
SIMS ATTENDS
BIG CONFERENCE

Paris, May 6.-Rear Admiral Will
liam S. Sims, U. s. n, represented the
United States at an important confer
ence of the Allies held in Paris during
the last few days. Field Marshal Sir
Douglas Haig. commander Of the Brit
ish forces in France, also attended the
conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

Berlin, May 6.-(via London)-
.(British admiralty per wireless press)
Odessa, in Russia, on the Black sea,
was visited by a German airplane
yesterday. being the first occasion in
the war that a German machine has
flown over this Russian seaport.
This information is contained In the
Official statement today regarding OPP
erations on the eastern front. No de-
tails are given.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27
RRR8ON Nc ss9Y non

Never easnaleiVys an Idol t-S
Self Rising Reevass sepR0z
GamposikiOn sSeGag A@ga $1.o9 up,
-HoEaSd Etfs6Sr 60. as0tf
Oil cook ssezes are godd. Don't
yeu want erF? u. A. Walker &
e.
We risk our reputation Oh Tube
Rose, plain YeUr. ard Hde-litu Self
Rising Flour. seb20-tfs
Gasoline and oil, free am and wa
ter for your auto. M. A. Walker
& Co.
We risk our reputation on Tubs
Rose, plain Flour and I-de-lit-u Self
Rising Flour. sep2O-tf.
We have just ordered another lot
Of two car loads of Moon buggies.
NJ. A. Walker & Co.
Fisher & johnson, agents for all
kinds Of insurance. Office at the
courthouse, Goyington, Tenn. S13tf
If your stove or range needs re-
pairing call the Covington lin 6
Plumbing CO. They VII repair your
cid one OF trade YOU NEW one for
the old one.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27
RED CROSS

Few Of US realize the great work
that the Red Cross organization of
this town is dong. 1t is not simply
q fad as some might believe but it
is a real live widoawake organization
backed by the best and most earnest
people here who are contributing
their time, money and efforts to a
cause that they know Is worth while.
The good ladies Of Covington who
are taking the lead in this work are
showing by their efforts that they
are willing to sacrifice for the brave
boys at the front who are risking
their destinies, their future prospects
and possibly their lives, for the coun-
try they love and cherish.
II Is to be hoped that others will
catch the spirit and begin to show
their willingness to sacrifice by eco
nony in every thing. It was only a
few days ago that our city superin-
tendent of schools. in talk at the
high school, pointed out to the stu
dents the wastefulness and extrava-
gcnce Of pupils, who at the recess
periods at both the grammar and high
schools, threw away enough after
eating their lunches to feed several
men. Parents at home should be
more careful in the preparation of
school lunches and not send children
to school with more than is necessary.
Esaaw effeA should be made to both
PRACTICE and teach the great lessen
Of economy. ~
nheEe are many ways IN which we
a. ~
to deny ourselves One good lady Of
this town has gotten an idea from
letter to the editor Of the Philadel-
phia Ledger, and acting upon this
has. written the following article on
.suxeless Giving at CHRISTMAS Tine"
"In view ct the timely call our
great government has made upon us
for money, supplies. and service, why
keep 1p the CUSTOM Of giving to our
friends tbs things they are able to
bug fer themselves? Let's give TO
those who are in need the things they
wolld suffer for if we gave tEaem not.
eur boys have giveR up all for us;
some are. in training camps, soTne
en foreign soil. The seasoa for the
dark bleak 3ayB. and nights OF sleet
and cold IS fast approaching. In
Head Of spending osg tirae enabrold-
a,ing soHle dainty scented cover TO
i& a web-liIe Handkerchief IN let
as eive the tiEre that would be thus
spent to the Red Gross; knit pair OF
rp6a warn socks, a muffler Oh a
sweater for soae soldier boy out IN
the cola fighting for US and the hn-
ertv Of the world; or make comfogt-
able garment for a sufferer who tos-
ses on q bed Of pain in some Aespi--
tai far away. Remember the pitffuil
CIV Of the little French orphan and
save yeur Christmas money to seaa
ID them and TO NE millieAs of other
homeless, hungry, needy ones.
.sInasrnuch as We have done it un-
to one Of the least Of these my breth-,
rem. We have done it unto me-" AND
our merchants need not suffer be-
cause we fail TO buy the useless
things. There is plenty to buy that
Is worth while"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27
BYARS-HALL HIGH SCHOOL

After a recent change in the sing
ing preceding the devotional exer-
eises, the music is steadily improv-
ing, regardless Of stanmering, en-
barrassment. cracked voices and
stage fright, the pupils who appear
on the stage each morning are MAX
ing bold efforts toward singing.
In the celebration for the Depart
ing soldier boys, which was held in
the courthouse yard Friday after
noon, the high school students sang
the "Star Spangled Banner"
Wednesday the boys of the Senior
English class enjoyed delight. i
program given by the girls Of the
class. This was the first oral COM
position work of the term and it was
very interesting although at the ex-
pense Of the girls. However, sweet
revenge is in store for them for they
are to be entertained by the boys next
week.
MI. S. E. Kirby, choir director Of
the First Baptist Church, honored as
by his presence last Friday morning
and gave several solos which We're
thoroughly enjoyed by the school.
The literary programs which are
given on the first and third Fridays
Of each month, began last Friday.
The entire program was as follows:4
Chairman. ...............-......M Marion Boyd
Reading ........................... Dorothy Peck
Theme, Present Day Experiences
in Europe ..-..-.....-........, Maud White
Piano Solo.................M Mary Robson
Reading from Mrs. Wigs Of the
Cabbage Patch. Eleanor Richmond
Extemporaneous Talks on Current
Events. Hays Owen, Paul Shoaf
Reading "The Prodigal Son,
.ERindr Grasey |
Song, A0e k be. 49,, .dlee Slab
me prJsfs& W. good and the
STUDENTS Bs8ah an il they really
meant to Rsake The work werth while.
eleanor ESshElond and Nnor Gracey,
Two FIRST wear students. showed their
ability in he readings given.
Mr.. SandEih left TG&day night for
ais horne at Hamilton, Ala, where he |
goes to staad physical examination
for drafted service. If he is spared,
t will be great help to the school
g have the continuation of his valu-
able services, but. if be sheuld be
allied. "luoE 4 inTn and May he bring
Jack the KasssS9's moRsbocha as 2. nae
norial for Byass- Haal Kish Schcel."
Since re above wsa written We
nave received tslssFSn from Mr..
saadlin saying he mad bsoa rejected |,
"a physical esansSaatien. We are
rlaa 10 know he W. Sc With us for
IL gemaineea' az tsf yeag,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

Ask for profit-sharing coupons
these coupons are handled by NUM-
Der of other stores in this county
and any Garnet Carter Coupons you
get at other places can be used with
COUPONS you get here in securing pre-
miums. Supply Co.
We have pleased several hundred
children of Covington with our ad-|
vertising souvenirs, we are now
ready to please the first one hundred
ladies who will call personally at
our store and receive a useful little
household agtIele we are giving as q
SOUVENIR. Sail at once n tIle
Covington Tim q Plumbing 60.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27
Lenox soap only &c a bar at Halls

Lenox soap only sc a bar at Halls
Cash Grocery.
Mr.. L. L. Alexander has returned
from a business trip of several days
to Vardaman, Miss,
Better have the Covington Tin &
Plumbing Co. repair. your cutters
and down spouts before the fall rains
commence.
Mrs. Ben Whitaker and children
and Mrs. Dell Whitaker, of True
man, Ark, after a visit to the family
Of Bda. j. w. Mcdaniel, retumed ID
their home Tuesday.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

For fire, life, accident, or tornado
insurance, see Fisher & Johnson,
apents at the courthouse in Coving-
ton, Tenn. S4S-u
Eon. Nv. A. Owen left Monday for
4 trip through Perry, Wayne, Hardin
and Decatur counties IN the interest
Of his candidacy for judge of the
court 81 civil appeals.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

All kinds Of toilet articles for sale.
Union Drug Co.
Cen aaa g half pounds Of sugar for
SLIGO At Halls Cash Grocery.
Buy your window glass at Union
Drug co.
You viii like Chief Flour. Halls
Cash Grocery.
Let us frame your picture before
the fall rush. Cobbs Bros. Furniture
Co.
Plenty Of soIghKy, kgt not mush
assgood as sfall'T Casa Grs1
aay.
We now aave a hah dezen Ford
chassis ready for SsGysiY. Gall and
get one new. NcFadden & SAeksn.
Fsy sani-Flush or .Poroela for
cleaning Bath fixtures call the Gov
ington Tin 4 PfsmbiAg Go. II.
Sen, orr stock Of msttipg and rugs
before you bay. Cobbs Rros eFarai-
ture.Col
Pay yong past Que ascoNnts at shea
and save yourself extra costs. Sop
Ply 60.
Baaaoae, Granger, GrapeE and
drisd psaehas at ETalps Cash Gre
cecg.
GGae aeJ xea tle Paetty new styles
in 6$oaTR, sstE6f, &sAts sna Dresses.
Supply 60.
NnBss gise IN beaaese soms aae
Aas gstn q E be done. Let the
Cogausat0E I'gsEia u R11mbing Co. show
yuu tFsN Il can Ne a0ns
ConSspae1on Is the starting psiRt
for many saSSrs sissaEes To be
healthy, keep the bowels active and
regalaT. Hsrbiae via remove all as
canulatioRs in the bowels and put the
sRssepa in psiaie condition. Price see.
Sold BY klsAander Drug Co. adv,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

No disappointment when you use
Tube Rose Flour. Sep20-tf.
Pay cash, get more goods, Halls
Cash Grocery.
Flooring $225 ID at Mayes-How-
ard Lumber Co.
A complete assortment of jewelry,
watches and clocks now in stock at
Alexander Drug Co.
We are agents for Munsing Under
wear the best fall and winter under
wear we ever handled. Supply Co.
We new have a half dozen Ford
chassis ready for delixery. Gall and
get one Row. NeFadden & Shelton.
Yes, we take your old fountain
pen in on a new one and we will give
you an accident policy for oAe year.
Alexander Drug Co.
Bring us the money or make US a
baRkable note for ,yaHBEpasU due ac-
count at once and save sheriff's cost
Supply Co.
We have very cheap rates ON liza
bility insurance protecting yeu
against automobile accidents. Gamer
& Shelton. a39tf.
Gail the Gevipgton Tin & Plumbing
Go. for repairs in sorghum paHs and
'skinlMers; alss fer any Sheet metal
repairs on gins or oil mills,
Come to see as at our new store
neVt door TO Tlten 9tunty Bank af-
ter October LIT. Roftis & Gwian's
Vaade5y Stove.
'Oar 0waS Cliia and Fever Break
81 never fails to break chills, fever,
a1d malaria in say forM. Guaranteed
only at Alexsnderss.
Don't overlook that past due ac-
count. There IL plenty of money
now and we mast collect now. Sup
ply Co.
We are going to show yea one Of
the biggest lines Of toys, notions, and
hsl5day goods this season that ne
have ever had at our new store north
side of the square. Ports & Gwinn's
Variety Store.
The CONVICTION TIN & PLUMB
ING co. are making a special price
on PLANISHED IRON stove ripe.
We have everything you will need
in the stove pipe line. We will set
your stove up or repair it if it can
be repaired.
We have added a. big line Of day
goods, shoes, underwear, and clothing
to our line, and viii be glad to show
them to you ct our new store next
door to the Lindo Hotel after October
the first. Ports & Gwinn's Variety
Store.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

We ara going to show yea one Of
the biggest lines Of toys, notions, and
hsl5day goods this season that We
have ever had at our new store north
side Of the square. Ports & Gwinn's
Variety Store.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

Don't overlook that past due ac-
count. There is plenty of money
now and we mast collect now Sup
ply Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

The CONVICTION TIN & PLUMB
ING co. are making a special price
on PLANISHED IRON stove lpipe.
We have everything you will need
in the stove pipe line. We will set
your stove up or repair it if it can
Ia s.nr,ni1.cd
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

Goae ,anJ seR tlle BRetty new styles
in G$oaTR, ssEs4, eltiSts sna Dresses
Supply So.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

We have added a, big lire Of dry
goods, shoes, underwear, and clothing
to our. line, and viii be glad to show
them to you ct our new store next
door to the Lindo Hotel after October
the first. Ports & Gwinn's Variety
Store,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

"Oar 0wpS Clsia and Fever Break
er never fails to break chills. fever,
aad malaria in say forRi. Guaranteed
only at Alexander's.