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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
ELEVATOR FALLS
At GAS HOUSE AND
INJURIES TWO men
Warren Pierce Sustains
Compound Fracture
of Arm-Fred Day
Receives Severe Cuts
w ere Repairing
Elevator Apparatus

While at work in the pit of the ny
draulic elevator at the gas plant of
the Central Maine Power Co. late
Tuesday afternoon. two of the en-
ployes, Warren P. Pierce and Fred A
Day, were painfully injured as re-
cult of the fall of the elevator plat
form, which they had supported by
an upright plank resting on the floor
OF the pit In some way the plat
form slipped from its support and
crashed down to the floor level which
10 about four feet above the bottom
Of the pit. In their cramped quarters
the men could only partly escape the
impact of the falling platform.
Pierce sustained a compound frac-
ture Of the left arm and possibly 9TH
or injuries. An x-ray examination
will determine the full extent of his
injuries. Gay received a deep cash
under his right arm. near the shout
der, and numerous cuts on his back
The danger Of infection gives his
wounds their only serious aspect
Both men were taken to their homes
The elevator is used for hosting
coal to the operating room at the
plant. During the repairs the water
by which the apparatus operates was
shut off and this made necessary the
use of a support to hold the platform
out Of the way while the work was
being done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
VASSALBORO

SOUTH-Dan Weber and Linn Sa-
bin are working at the Lane mill, aft =
er a vacation for haying.
c. H. Morse was moving the house
hold goods Of Harry Miller to Angus
ia Tuesday.
During the severe electrical storm
Of Monday night lightning struck a
tree near the residence of Frank Has
kell, giving Mrs. Haskell and daugh-
ter quite shock.
Mr.. Bragg of Cross Hill is assist
ing A. c. Brown in haying. The
weather is unfavorable for the work.
Some have finished while others are
striving hard and would be pleased
to see some good weather for a few
days
Frank Haskell. Jr IL working at
Kennebec Siding for few weeks.
Mrs. Eta Twitchel and daughter
Miss Gladys. were afternoon callers
Monday Of Mrs. William Black OF
West Windsor.
O. D. Nelson and son. assisted by
Ed Casey of West Windsor, are hay
ing for D. W. Whitehouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tobey were
afternoon callers In Augusta Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Henderson and
daughter, who have been visiting with
their son Harry. who Is passing thu
summer with Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
Morse. have returned to their home
In Everett. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
ice INDUSTRIES
PLEDGE RESOURCES

Chicago, Aug. 2s.-The National AS
ISOLATION of Ice Industries of Ameri-
ca was organized here today with
Harry D. Norvelle of Cleveland, O..
as president as the result of two
days conference Of ice manufacture
ers of the country to consider aid to
be given the government in the con-
servation of all resources.
With the organization of the Ma
tional Association, $4,000 was pledg-
ed to defray cost of compiling for
the government data showing various
ways in which the ice industries can
cooperate in the storage and conser-
walton of food and coal.
Resolutions were adopted pledging
ito the President and to Food Direc-
tor Hoover our entire resources to as
sist in conserving for the use our
government surplus man power fuel,
horse food and all other surplus re-
sources that can be made possible by
conservation and condensation in the
manufacturing storing and distribu-
ton Of our product throughout the
United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
HOUSTON PROBE
Rum and Women at
Camp of Negro Riot
ers Say Witnesses

Houston, Texas, Aug 2S.-Testimony
about conditions in the camp Of the
cath Infantry (Negro) before 100 of
the men shot up the west end of Hous-
ton last Thursday night, was given
this afternoon and tonight at the in
vestigation begun by the city board of
inquiry
Major X. S. Snow, commander of
the Negroes, appeared before the
board in answer to a summons but
said that without the consent Of Mai.
Gen. George Bell. Jr.. commanding, he
could not testify. AS the board had
received no reply from the war de-
partment in answer to it's communica-
ton asking that Mai. Snow be permit
ted to give testimony. the board per-
mitted the major to retire.
The testimony at the hearing largely
concerned the visits Of Negro women
to the Negro camp which was located
about mile and half from Camp Lo-
gan. w. S. Green, who was employed
at night near the camp, said that as
soon as night fell numbers of Negro
women fiocked down the street lead
ing to the camp. Many times at day
break, he said, automobiles came out
and took the Negro women away.
=. j. CharbOneau, a street car CON
ductor, told of Negro soldiers enter
Ing his car taking down Jim Crow
signs and pushing whites from their
seats. Other witnesses narrated SIM
liar stories,
Several whites said they saw Negro
soldiers enter saloons and told of
smelling liquor on their breaths. w
D. Dunman, policeman, described
the grounds around the Negro camp.
fIe said he saw "a great number" of
whiskey bottles In the grass and
weeds.
Dunman added that a man who said
he was Mai. Snow said to him the
night Of the disturbances. Don't 60
in the camp; YOU Will he going 70 your
death. ] would not go there myself"
The board of inquiry is without pow
err to take action looking toward pun
ishment Of Negro soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
Boy in Fountain

People who happened to be on the
porch of the Elmwood Hotel Tuesday
saw an amusing incident, although for
a moment they got a thrill Of horror.
young fellow about Ave or six years
Of age arrived at the hotel with his
parents in a large touring car, COM
ing from Philadelphia. They had
hardly drawn up in front of the no.
tel when the little man espied the
fountain and made a rush for it. He
stopped over near it to see if he could
see a fish there and then before he
could recover his balance. went in
headfirst. Everyone within reach
started for the fountain to pull him
out but before anyone could reach
him, his head bobbed up sereneIy and
out he climbed laughing all the time.
He seemed to think that 1t was a great
joke and when the people saw that he
was safe everyone Joined In, even his
mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
FEATURES FOR
ANNUAL FAIR

Tho people of the city seem to be
waking UP to the Central Maine fair
this year as never before. The fact
that the directors Of the organization
are bending every effort to make it
the best fair ever held in the State,
one in which the educational features
shall predominant in which the whole
aim shall be to do those things and
have those things on show that will
be up to the highest ideals of a real
State fair. has done much TO arouse
the people to the opportunities that
lie before Waterville In this matter
Hon. Harvey d. Eaton has been a
live wire member OF the board Of d.
rectors. He has been responsible for
the bringing to the fair the annual
auction sale of the New England Her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
TAKE SEVERAL VOTES
Wheat Board Unable to
Fix Price for 1917 Crop

Washington, Aug. 2s-The commit
tee headed by DR.. H. A. Garfield nam
ed by President Wilson to recommend
the price for the 1917 wheat crop. fail
ed to reach an agreement tonight and
will continue deliberations to tomor-
row. 1t had been announced that a
price would be fixed at tonight's meet
ing.
Several Votes Taken =,
Members Of the committee declined
to discuss the situation, but, 1t is un-
derstood, several votes were taken. It
Fad been decided earlier that a three
fourths vote would determine the
price.
The fact that conclusion was not
reached was taken to mean that con-
siderable difference of opinion has de-
veloped as to what is a fair valua-
tion of the crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
EQUAL SUFFRAGE LEACIE
URGES STUDY OF CASE

The local Equal Suffrage League has
made the following appeal 10 tie men @,
Waterville to give careful attention :,
equal suffrage arguments as they will be
preached in this city:
! Men Of WaterviIIe
| Ahose OF you who did not hear the d.
cussion of the suffrage question last SUM-
DAY afternoon missed a very clear evnos.
OF the situation. The matter os eoual
suffrage and its bearing upon the pout.
cal condition In Maine was treated in all
! the detail and variety of aspect which
pertains to it.
ihls was fitting introduction to the
oiHiiaht series of speakers which the
population of Waterville will be pryi.
ieged to hear before the close Of the cam.
paign-the best informed authorities IN
the country, where equal suffrage is con.
cerned. 1t is our Intention that these
meetings shall SAVIOR as little as possibs
OF political caucuses, but rather q MEAS.
ant coming-together of intelligent peops
VINO are eager to become familiar with
."e quesuon-to know it thoroughly be.
lore the vote is cast on Sept. 10
The hrst meeting will be held next Sun.
DAY, the exact time and nlace N he an.
nounced later, and the speaker is Miss
McLarney of New York City. one OF the
nnest speakers Of the national oreaniza.
'ioh' Ihere Will also be a good musical
program. Remember the date. Sunday
next.
Mrs Carrie Chapman Gait Of national
ana international prominence in connso
tlon with many public affairs. and the ma
uonai president of the EQUAL suffrage
League, Will address our biggest meet.
lng' Friday, Sept. 6. at which ex-senator
Johnson will preside and Mrs. Deborah
Knox Livingston, who has so endeared
herself TO the Maine public since the be-
ginning Of the campaign will also SPEAK
on this date. This is to hn our big feature
citizens meeting, and everyone should be
there.
Finally. Daniel A. Poting of Boston, cns
or the most brilliant orators and workers
among the Young people Of our country
today, will address the last meeting on
Saturday night. Mr. Polling IS the $3.50
clate president of the United Society o.
Christian Endcavor. The people en- Tassa
will be interested to hear Mr.. Polling, Hl3
appeal is universal
Remember the dates; avail yourselves
Of this splendid opportunity 10 look mo
the question Of the day--littIe known N
our State. Please consider that We afe
not introducing an innovation; equal SUI
frsge has proved itself a success all over
the world. It remain for those oppose
70 show why We should not adopt a meas
ure which has met With such succss'
wherever II has been carried out
EQUAL SUFFRAGE LEAGUE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
DAY AND TRACK
Both Good for Races at
Bangor Fair
Colonel, Victoria and Azo T Winners
Fight for Money and Close Finishes
in Each Event

Bangor. Ne, Aug. 2s.-With goo6
day and track and an average attend
ance, the first days racing at Ban.
gor fir furnished interesting sport
each of the three events on the care
bringing fight for the money anc
some close finishes. Summaries:
o21 PACE AND 2.1s TROT-PURSF
$500
Colonel. hr s. by Mansfield
(Johnson) ..............2
Miss Douglass, ch m, by Ar
tie w. Carney ........1
Miss Rollins, b m (BurrilD
Kohl McBeth. b (Holmes) 4
Gay Cara, Tony Wilkes and Ma!
Forbes also started.
Time-2.16 IA; 2.14 IA; 2.16 IA
2.1S IA.
2.23 TRoT-PURsE $500
Victoria, m, by Quidnic
(Maratty) ..............2 l 1
Acrobat. b e, by McQuillan
CHennessy) ...;........'a 2
Bingola, s. (Pottle) ......S 8
Kitty Belle Todd, b m,
(Bragdon) .............4
Time-2.2O IA; 2.1S IL; 2.23 IA
2.1S IA.
2.40 PACE-PURSE $500
AGO T., br &, by Azoff
(Pomeroy) ..........2
Little Anna S., b m. by
Peter ODonna CWaite) 2
Mokolite, b e, by Moko
(Jarvis) ..........1 2
Wayland Echo, g, (Pot-
tlS) .......,.....' . q
June Power, George Braden, Robir
Adair and Lee Anna also started.
Time-2.19 Ia: 2.18 IA; 2.2O Ia
e.18 IA; 2.20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
COVELESKIE NOT
YET RELEASED

Detroit, Mich. Aug. 2s.-Plans Of the
Detroit American League Baseball
club to release Harry Coveleskie. left
handed pitcher. to Providence, have
been abandoned. for the present at
least. 1t was announced here today. at
the players own request. Coveleskie
will remain on the Detroit roster but
is not expected to pitch any more this
season.
He has not recovered his effective
ness since his arm went back on him
last spring and 1t was his desire to
rest up In the hope Of being able to re-
sumo his work with Detroit next year
that caused the local club to change
it's plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
Judge for Central Maine Fair

The Central Maine f2ir managems,.
has announced the judges for the an.
nual fair and they show that s-.,.
care has been selected in making N,
choice of the men and women wA,
will judge the various exhibits. r..
list is as follows: Judge Of the ay-
curtural, pomo!cgi"al and fora, IL
partments. w. r. kImhall of Bat.
Judge of dairy cattle. Frank S. Adam,
of Bowdoinham, state dairy inst-pc
tor; Judge of beef cattle, II. L. Ca.
rigus. State College Of Agriculture a.
I Connecticut: judge sheep departmen,
O. L. Martin of Vermont: fudge Of az
hihition horses. DR.. Sherman C!eayes
of Bar Harhor; Judge swine depar.
ment, F. L. Davis, White River Jurc.
ton, VT; Judge poultry departme,,
P. G. Cook, Waltham, Mass; Judge,
products Of kitchen department, Mrs
George l.. Chapman, Mrs D B. Ma.
son. Mrs. F. l.. Tihhetts; fudge a,
girls canning contest. Mrs. ] Howard
WEIGH: race starter, F. L. Nininr &,
Adams; clerk Of course, J. F. Welcb
Bangor.
One OF the big features ~ the fab
VIII he held Friday morning. Sent. a
when the second annual auction sail
of the New England Hereford Breed
| ers' Association will ho held with Chi
Fred Reppert Of Decatur, Ind, as IN
auctioneer. The sale will he under m
supervision Of II. J. Kir7or. secreta-
OF the American Cattle Breeders Al,
ISOLATION. Selling Hereford cattle /,
auction is Col. Renpert's business T.
1915 he sold 5s5s head for tota, a
s2.oos.204, In June Of this wear he so,
7os head for total Of sso4. 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
Elizabeth Stevenson

Word was received in the city Mon
day Of the death in Hammondsport.
n. S., OF Elizabeth. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Stanley Stevenson,
formerly of this city. The cause of
death was heart failure as the result
of diphtheria. Mr.. and Mrs. Steven
son have very large circle Of friends
in the city who extend to them their
sincere sympathy in their great loss.
It was not known for sure whether
the child was to be buried there or
not and large number of the friends
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson were at
the station Tuesday afternoon to meet
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
Oil Stove Fire

The FIRE department was called IN, :.
255 Tuesday afternoon by an alarm t,,S
Box 1Si at the corner Of Main and p.s,.
ant streets. Tie Ere proved 10 be bu,.
ing oil sto,. lii the residence Ct Mar.
Ames, 100 Pleasant street. and i. wac A..
before the department arrived, as the ,,,.
tractor was going by and JOSEPH Ma,
nan, who drives the machine when 1,
saw the trouble jumped from i; ard -.
into the house and put GU, the fire. THIS,
was no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
GOV. MCCALL REVIEWS
5000 At BOXF0RD

Bedford. Mass, Aug. Ex-Governor
Mccall reviewed 5000 artillerymen.
comprising the l01st and 1o2nd regi-
ments, at the camp ground here today.
The regiments were formerly the
First and Second Massachusetts, Field
Artillery.
The other artillery regiments at the
camp made up Of batteries from New
Hampshire, Rhode Island. Connecticut
and Maine did not take part in the re-
view
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
eford Breeders Association

eford Breeders Association, viii
will bring together some of the sns.
stock that has ever been shown a, y
fair. He is now showing the naos,
Of the city how they can do ~,
part in making this a grea. spcos'
and with a real live committee r..
the Chamber of Commerce 10 .s,,.
there is no doubt but what all ,h".
who wish rooms will be able to !
accommodated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
Unitarian Repairs

Carpenters started work Tuesday on the
front Of the Unitarian church. where new
steps are to be put In and general repairs
made. 1t Is expected that the lob will
last some time and that a great improve
ment will be made in the appearance Of
the church when 1t Is completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
Going in Training

DR.. Preston W. Whitaker Of Unity has
been accepted for ambulance service in
me american army and has gone to one
OF the training camps. DR.. Whitaker is a
former Waterville young man and was a
graduate Of Waterville High school and
some OF his relatives yet live in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
EVERY OPPORTUNITY
Will Be Given for En-
listed NJ e n to Fit
Themselves for Com
missions

Washington, Aug. 2s-Enlisted men
Of the national army, national guard
and regular army will be given every
opportunity to fit themselves for COM
missions. it was learned today. This
is in line with the fixed policy Of the
government to take no more officers
CT officer candidates from civil life
efter the second series Of officers
training camps, now in progress. have
been completed. Thereafter all adj
ditional officers needed will be found
ir the ranks Of the various branches
Of the war army.
TO carry ont this plan, it has vir-
tually been decided to ablish an
officers school at each Of the divis-
onal training camps.
Men from the rank who show spec
ial qualifications will be sent to these
schools
The divisional officers camps will
make the third series Of such camps
arranged by the war department to
provide mon to command the enor-
nous force being raised for war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
VOTES DOWN TAX
profit, from the increased rates Of his
substitute.
Finance Committee Compromise

substitute.
Finance Committee Compromise
Senate finance committee leaders, rec
ognizing the growing demand for heavier
taxation on war, profits, tentatively drew
at conferences today amendments to the
war tax bill designed to increase the
gross levy on this source from Is per cent.
to about IS 1-3 per cent. and the revenue
to be derived from 3ss20Oo.ooo to about
$3.50, 5000. These amendments will be Of
fered as a compromise in an etort to
head of more drastic increases advocated
BY Senators johnson OF California, La
Toilette Borah and others. Leaders OF
the so-called conservatives confidently
predicted that they would muster sum-
cient strength to insure adoption OF
compromise, but supporters OF the hlene
rates apparently were equally as sure
tina. they would make the levy not less
than 60 per cent
War Profits Taxation
Consideration on the Senate floor OF
war profits taxation-the vital issue IN the
aeht over the revenue bill-drew nearer
during the day when the Senate struck
out provisions for one cent increase IN
letter hostage and arranged 70 dispose
Of publishers tax features tomorrow.
During the debate Senator La Foiiette
presented his plans for taxing war
profits. He introduced eight amendments
proposing to take from IS to As per cent.
of war profits, or from s.. $50, oocoo to 81
40 oCo, 900, intending to offer the maximum
first and, If this is rejected, the others
in order downward.
Tho Compromise Provisions
The compromise plans Of the conserva-
tiyes said to have been virtually agreed
m at a late session after the Senate ad-
iourned. include a provision for minimum
exemptions of 6 per cent. and maximum
Of 10 per cent, to be determined by the
treasury department. based on the pre-
war period of calculation. This was oe-
signed to benefit corporations that SUI
fered unusual depression during the ante
hel,un period. The majority committee
men decided not to substitute the house
proflts system in their proposed compro-
mise.
The war profits fight Is expected to be-
Gin late tomorrow after disposition OF the
publishers tax provisions.
Strike Out Both
In today's debate on publishers tax
alton Senator Weeks Of Massachu
etts spoke at length for elimination
Of the proposed second class mail in
crease and the publishers special in
come tax. He and other leaders in
tie contest tonight expressed conf
dence in adoption Of his motion to
strike out both, and prominent finance
committee members admitted that
such action was not improbable in
view of the elimination Of the latter
tax and probable increase in wa pro-
fits taxation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

The regular meeting Of the Board Of
Education will be held at the city
government rooms Wednesday even
ing at 7.45. AS is usual at this time of
the year there is very little to come
before It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

The police department have a fine
hound pup which had strayed away
from home and Is being held for a
rev days awaiting an owner. The
animal is fine one and it seems a
pity for It to be killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

Some Of the waterville friends Of
Lawrence Jones, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard r. Jones, who is in a hos
pital unit somewhere in France, have
sent him a fine pair of warm army
blankets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

DR.. Cobb and Miss Cobb, with a
party of friends consisting Of Mrs.
Barney. Mrs. Priest and Miss White
went by auto to Rangeley Lakes Sun
day, returning Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29
CANADA CONSUMPTION
BILL BECOMES Law

Toronto, Ont, Aug. 2s-The military
Consumption bill for the Dominion of
Canada became a law when it was signed
by the governor general here today. The
bill was brought from Ottawa by special
messenger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

Mrs Ralph Huber of Corning. y. Y.
formerly Miss Marion Bates Of Fairfield
was calling on friends N the city Tues
day. Mrs Huber was at ore time a stem
ographer in the Office of the State Y. NJ
c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

watervlle was RECALLED with some real
music Tuesday by a street piano in
charge of two men. The machine was
provided with fine selection Of tunes
end it was enjoyed by the people Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

One drunk was before the police
court Tuesday morning and was SEN
fenced to pay the costs and to serve
30 days in Jail. He paid and went to
Jail in the afternoon for the 30 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

John Savage of Florida, a former
Maine Central engineer, who is now in
the land business, is visiting with
friends in the city for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

e. B. Leighton of Thomaston arrived in
the city Tuesday on business connected
with the Hathaway shirt factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

Mrs. Edward Jewell. who has been in
the city for some time. called here by the
death OF her father, Fred A. Libby. left
TUESDAY for her home in Van Buren,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

Miss Hildegarde Drummond, who is
passing the summer at her cottage at
Lake Messalonskee, was in the city
for the day Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

Miss Wilhelmina Drummond Of At
lanta, Ga, who is passing the summer
at her cottage at Lake Messalonskee
was calling on friends in the city
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-29

reply however. the method was strict
" within the diplomatic proprieties.
A high official is authority for the
statement that the Presidents reply
is in line with the Allies views"