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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-03-22
SUPREME COURT SUS-
TAlNS ADAMS0N LAW
FIXES EIGHT-HOUR DAY ON
RAILROADS.&C. PER CENT
INCREASE IN WAGES.

Washington, March i9:-ln An
epochal decision holding Congress to
be clothed with all the power neces-
sary TO keep open the channels OF
interstate commerce, the supreme
court, five to four. sustained the
Adam s,n 'aw as constitutional and
enforceable in every feature.
The immediate effect of the decis-
ion will be to fix permanent eight
hour basic day in computing wage
scales on interstate railroads, for
which nation wide Strike twice has
been threatened. and to give, etfec
tive from January l this year. in
crease in wages to trainmen of about
25 per cent, at a cost to the rail-
roads estimated at from $40 900, 900
to $50.010. 900 a year.
The court, through Chief Justice
White, declared both carriers and
their employees, engaged in busi-
ness charged with public Interest,
subject to the right of Congress to
compulsorily arbitrate dispute at
fecting the operating of that business.
Whatever would be the right of
an employe engaged in private busi-
ness to demand such wages as he de-
sires, to leave the employment If ne
does not get them and by concert Of
action to agree with others to leave
on the same condition" said the
opinion, such rights are necessari-
ly subject 70 limitation when employ
ment is accepted in business charg-
ed with public interest and as to
which the power to regulate COM
merce by Congress applied. and the
resulting right to fix in case of dis
agreement and dispute q standard
Of wages as we have seen necessarily
obtained"
In delivering the opinion the chief
justice departed from his written
text to emphasize the position of
men operating trains in a time of
national emergency by comparing
them to soldiers facing an enemy.
Coming on the heels of the conces-
sion of the eight-hour basic day by
the railroads at New York to avert
the threatened strike, today's decis-
ion is regarded as largely supplant-
ing that agreement and also remov-
ing for all time through the broad
est Interpretation of congressional
authority outlined by the court the
probability of future transportation
paralysis.
Joining in with the chief Justice
in sustaining the law were Justice
McKenna and Holmes immedi.
ate seniors in point of service-and
Justices Brandeis and Clarke. junior
members. Dissenting for various
reasons were Justices Day. Van
Deventer, Pitney and McReynolds.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-03-22
Constipation Causes Bad Skin.

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ron-griping movement in the morn
ing Drive out the dull, listless feel
ing resulting from overloaded intes-
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today. At all Druggists, 25c.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-03-22

JH Hutchinson, one of the oldest
residents of Darlington. died at the
home of his son, A B Hutchinson,
Saturday afternoon, in the 82d year
Of his age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24
CENTURY OLD NEWSPAPER
Which Was Published in HallowelI Is
Found BY Augusta Young Man

A well-preserved copy of the Amer
lean Advocate and kennebec Adver-
tiser Of the date of Feb s. 1917, is
the possession of John Calzolari, who
found the relic some time ago in an
old bureau The Advocate and Ad-
vertiser was a weekly newspaper pub
lshed at HallowelI by Nathaniel
Cheever.
One can find very little information
in regard TO local matters in the news
columns of the paper. In fact its
advertisements are more enlightening
ir this respect Vassalboro mer-
chant advertses line of goods that
for variety would put to shame any
general store" proprietor Of the pres
ent day. Among the wares to which
he calls the attention of the public are
West India rum, brandy, Holland and
American gin. anvils, vises and
wrought and cut nails. The publisher
OF the newspaper advertises an assort-
ment of books which would hardly
meet the wants Of the general public
of the present day. Most Of the works
deal with philosophical or theological
subjects. -"Pilgrim's Progress" with
Life Of Bunyan") is the only book
in the list which could possibly be
ella ssed as fiction.
BY far a greater part OF the news
space is devoted to reports and dis
cussions of State (Massachusettsl and
national legislation. There appears
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24
Bankruptcy Matters

First meetings of creditors were
held at 10 O'Clock Friday morning at
the office of the referee in bankruptcy
for kennebec county in the following
cases:
In the case of Mary NJ. and FL
hridge F. Danforth Of Hallowel. no
assets were found. no trustee was ap-
pointed and no further meetings in the
case will he held until ordered by the
court.
In the case Of O. J. Cote Of Augusta,
Clyde r. Chapman Of Augusta was
appointed trustee.
In the case of Harvey Swain of
Waterville. no assets were found. no
trustee was appointed and no further
meetings in the case will be held un-
ii, ordered by the court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

The work Of discharging the barge
Coaldale for the Stone and Cooper
Coal Co was commenced late Thurs
day afternoon. with the idea Of work
ing during the evening, but owing to
the snowstorm and the fact that the
stevedore's crew had been working all
day discharging a barge at Hallowell,
work on the Coaldale was given up
until yesterday morning when it was
resumed, and good progress was made
during the day 1t IS said that the
above company has another barge the
Faston. at Portland, and that she will
probably be brought around and up
the river within a day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

thu text Of a petition by numerous
Hallowe1l citizens to the Massachu-
setts Legislature in which they ask
that numerous persons having fish
weirs in the kennebec river be com
PEELED to remove them. The petition
ers make the claim that the weirs
near the mouth of the river prevent
salmon. alewives. and other varieties
Of fish from coming up the river and
that the citizens arc thus deprived OF
a substantial source of food supply.
It appears that preparedness was
talked in even those early days. From
a report made by the acting secretary
of war, in obedience to a resolution of
the House of Representatives, 1t ap-
pears that the strength Of the army is
much greater than we and the public
have generally supposed. says an
article i'll the paper. There follows a
summary of the reports by the ad-
iutant and inspector generals showing
that the force numbers in the aggre-
gate, 10.024.
Anyone supposing that nature fax
ing is a strictly modern accomplish
ment will be disillusioned by reading
in the Advocate and Advertiser the
apparently serious account of the find
ing imbedded III a solid stratum of
granite of a toad. which was revived
on once more breathing the free air.
The amphibian was discovered when
the granite foundation of a building
was blasted open. 1t is stated that
the space which the toad occupied ex-
actly conformed to its shape. and was
located four and one-half feet below
the surface of the ground. When
placed in the clear sun, chronicles the
Advocate and Advertiser. 1T at first
appeared Iifeless, but it soon began to
move in it's new element. The sur
face of the toad was smooth and of a
whitish hue" Evidently the narrator
of the incident suspected some might
hesitate to credit the story. for he
adds: The persons who discovered
thf toad were respectable farmers and
stili live to attest the fact"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

All who have planned or who would
like to fill a Christmas packet for the
soldiers will be able to obtain the kah-
Hi handkerchiefs and any necessary in-
formation at the Red Cross headqu1r-
ters. 1t is hoped that everyone will find
it possible to send at least one and in
this way add a little pleasure to the
boys who are doing their bit and who
must be away from their families and
friends at Christmas time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

Swift & Anderson of this city have
the contract for the interior work of
the new Haynes Opera House at
Waterville and crew of men in their
employ began work on the same, Fri
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

Yesterday was the first day that the
ground in this section had been COW
cred with snow since the open season
on deer III kennebec county went into
effect and the hunters were out in full
force. not only in Augusta but in the
surrounding towns. The deer that
kept out OF the way of the hunters
yesterday had to betake himself to the
thick woods.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

The only occupant of the police
station Thursday night was one
lodger who was making a pilgrimage
through this part Of Maine and sought
refuge at the station in order to get in
out of the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

ming. Nov. %, when their son, Leo E.
Randall, and Miss Louisa NJ Haskell
were united in marriage, Rev. NJ. H.
Wakefield, pastor of the Windsor Baptist
church, being the officiating clergyman.
The brides dress was of white silk
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

Fred Jenkins reports that he saw a
flock Of wild geese pass over the Bragg
store on State street at 7.30 Friday
morning. The birds We're flying in a
westerly direction when first noticed,
and then changed their course toward
| the southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

Fifeld Bros. Go. have a complete line
Of skates, toboggans. skis and snow
shoes to select from. See window dis
play. and remember the place when in
need of these goods.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

A stereopticon lecture service enti
tied THE Heritage of Half Century
will be given by Rev. w. j. Layton, in
,he Green street Methodist church on
Sunday evening at 80. This lecture
shows the progress Of Christian prin-
tiples among the nonChristian peoples
and is intensely interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Attorney Charles J. McGraw left last
evening for short business trip to
Boston
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

Don't forget the big auction sale of
household furniture which takes place
today at the Augusta Exchange, Arsenal
St, near Cony ST., Augusta.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Girard are the
parents of a baby girl who was born
to them Thursday morning at their
home on the Cross Hill road.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

Frank Z. Brown Of Waterville was
in the city Friday morning in attend
ance at the session of the bankruptcy
court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

A contribution Of IS to the Red
Cross yarn fund has been received
from Mrs. Francis Farnum of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

We have space for a few more cars
for winter storage in our steam-heated
fre-proof garage at s2 month. Bat
teres stored Bradstreet Motor Co, Hal
lowell. nov21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

Beginning November 25. the Heath
erdell Tea Shop will serve lunch Sun
day evening from 5 to oclock.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

Be sure to inspect Bussell & Weston s
advt. on dresses and waists. etc, in this
mornings Journal.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24
CHRISTMAS
FAST APPROACHING

We grow buster and buster.
Many people are now engaged on
their Christmas purchases.
Particularly those who are knit
ting, embroidering, and in other
ways making" their gifts.
We have huge stocks and
varieties in liberal quantities, but
no stock is endless. The big de-
mand that is sure to come will
quickly deplete the stock of
many numbers.
We have on display on the
third floor a good display of
dolls, animals, etc. Books for
all ages of children, boys and
girls books and the popular ffc-
tion for the adults.
At this writing we are reap
ing the reward Of preparedness,
but we can extend this ad-
vantage only if you buy early.
Commence your Christmas shop
ping now.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24
LOCAL NOTICE

Remember the Armitage club sale
this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Attractive
children's aprons and smocks on sale
nov 24d1t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24
CHINA
Randall Haskell

sou TH-The home of Mr. and Mrs.
f'Ank Randall of South China was the
'Sehe OF quiet wedding. Tuesday eve
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24
Just drop the di0nond-aroundb bali OF
The FLEISHER YARNS
in your knitting bag and begin work

in your knitting bag and begin work
No winding from the sken, tanges, stretched yarn
the most pleasant convenient economical way to use
yarn Women who have tried the ball putup are
thusastc about it. 1t not only saves time and trouble
but insures that the yarn will reach your needles with all
its original softness and elasticity Each ball is full
weight-each box contains full pound of yarn
The softness and warmth the fine finish and beautiful
dyes the unusual working qualities and great durability
of THE FLEISHER YARNS have made them standard
They command the patronage Of discriminating people
everywhere.
That patrons may have the opportunity of becoming
better acquainted with THE FLEISHER YARNS we have
arranged to conduct
FREE Glasses in Knitting and Crochefine
under the direction of Miss Regain expert teacher direct
from Messrs. Fleisher Miss Regan has with her large
collection of models showing how THE FLEISHER YARNS
appear in the finished garment The display includes the
newest sweaters and hats, scarfs kmonos afghans,
babies etc. Join the classes you wish, you will
find congena company and ample provision for your
fort and satisfaction And Miss Regan will leave in
week suggest that you begin your work at once
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24

trimmed with satin. The young couple
have the best wishes of many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24
SILK WAISTS

SO silk waists of Georgette or
Crepe de Chine, mostly white OF
flesh, $500 and $500 values,
this Sale. II. -. ~. 80. 1885
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-11-24
FUR SPECIAL

For today-Black Russian
Wolf Muff at ..........$1O.95 :.
We carry the best wearing
furs at the lowest prices. Be
sure to see the Fur Coats of
Raccoon, Hudson Seal, Muskrat
and Nutria.
SILK PETTICOATS, $2.95
A most comprehensive collec-
tion at welcome price, all
shades, S3.75 and $3.50 skirts,
special today at. ;. .S2.95
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10
Business And Financial News =:
POSTMASTERS Will HELP PUSH
SALEOF LIBERTY LOAN BONDS

more bonds. give him an application
blank, have him fill 1t out and transmit
il 10 bank-any bank, trust company
or branch bank on the islands-enclos-
ing at least the initial payments of 81
for each $50 bond; 50 for each Sl0
bond; SO for each 500 bond; $50 for
each $1,000 bond.
The first payment. together with
the application. should be mailed or
otherwise forwarded in time TO reach
Honolulu not later than noon, October
I27.
The second payment OF 50 for each
so bond; SIS for each 800 bond; 500
for each 500 bond; $50 for each
81 900 bond must reach Honolulu not
later than November ).
The third and fourth payments OF
40 per cent each-$20 for each $50
bond, $40 for each 500 bond, $500 for
each $500 bond and $500 for each
81 600 bond-must reach Honolulu on
December and January 5, respec-
lively.
1T is desirable but not necessary
that the applicant use an authorized
form in making his application. He
may write out his application. or yo:'
may write it out for him. following the
form OF the blank enclosed.
Buy a bond yourself. if you can
Bring the matter to the attention of all
patrons of your office, men and wo
men, who are likely to subscribe.
This is a patriotic duty. 1t is the
one big way in which stay-athomeS
can help win the war
THE people of the islands, other
than Oahu did not have time to get in
en- the first issue They should com"
through doubly strong. therefore, on
the second issue.
Get busy"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10
U. S. EXPERIMENTS WITH
NEW CORN FROM GUAM

Experiments carried out at the fed
eral experiment station at Pensacola
street with a brand of corn from
Guam are highly successful. The new
kind of corn, which was imported
from the Island of Guam by L. H.
Broadbent of Kauai. was turned over
to the experiment station for obser-
walton. The seed was planted be-
tween rows Of pfneapples, and now
stands in tassel, fully cared and twice
as tall as any mainland corn
The experiment station plan on
ordering 200 pounds of the Guam seed
from Mr.. Broadbent, and further eX-
periments will be carried out. Later
on, if the seed is plentiful, distri-
button to interested parties will be
made. The corn was planted on
Kauai. but the heavy rains there were
unfavorable to the crop.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10

II the outside islands do not do their
bit in the purchase Of the second is
sue OF Liberty Bonds it will not be be
cause OF the fault Of Postmaster ID. II.
MacAdam, or the island pOstmasters,
lie has written a stirring letter with
patriotic ring TO it Urging the CO
operation of the stay at homes, TO all
the outside island postmasters, adVis
ing them to aid in every manner pos
sible to increase the sale of the sec
ond issue of bonds
He has done this in anticipation of
instructions to do so. because of fear
that such instructions will reach him
too late to be of value TO the outside
islands as was largely the case with
the first Liberty Bond issue. His let
ter 10 the outside island pOstmasters
reads as follows:
Direct orders will soon come from
the postmaster general to help the
patriotic work of selling the second is,
sue of Liberty Bonds. Let us antici
pate the orders and act in time to be
of real service
Il am transmitting to you herewith
the following:
1.-Advertisements prepared and
approved by the Liberty Loan commit,
tee of Hawaii Territory in Honolulu.
"2.-Blanks upon which you and pat.
rons of your office may apply for
bonds.
Post the advertisement in your of
flee Give them to others who will
post them conspicuously in the stores,
in plantation offices, along the princ;-
pal highways-wherever the people OF
your district pass or meet. Put one In
every lock box in your office
"Postmasters are not authorized to
receive subscriptions themselves. If
patron comes to you to buy one or
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10
.OPERATIONCOST
MAKES GAS HIGH,
|. COMP ANY STATES

Excessive cost Of operation due 10
the war which has resulted in a rapid
decrease in profits is given by the
Honolulu Gas Company. Ltd. as the
reason for the proposed increase IN
rates announced yesterday 10 the pup
lie utilities commission.
H. Gooding Field. auditor TO the
commission, has been given the fig
ures to analyze and determine wheth-
er the costs enumerated can properly
be classified under the public util-
ity portion of the business.
Figures submitted oy the company
show that whereas the profits made
from gas sales in the first eight
months Of 1916 were $S2,12345, the
profits for the corresponding eight
months OF 1917 were only $1S,324.T1,
and this, when business has been de-
cidedly larger than before.
Especially interesting. however. is
the statement that, while profits in
January of 1917 were $4023.05, for
August they were only $569.29. These
figures deal only with gas sales.
Profits from all sources have fallen,
it is stated For 1916 there were $780,
1886. while for 1917 they have been
$2I,J1&.9j Both of these are for the
first eight months of the year.
After Mr.. Field has gone over the
figures of the gas company an infor-
NAL meeting will be held by the COM
mission to consider the proposed
rates. Here are the new rates which,
it is understood, will go into effect
on November l:
Two dollars per 1000 cubic feet for
the first 1000 cubic feet, and $1.75
per 1000 feet for all consumption over
that amount up to and including 90
999 cubic feet.
For 10000 feet to 1899 feet in
elusive, $1.70; 10000 to 1899 inclus.
i've, $3.50; $4,000 to 59,999 inclusive,
$150; $4,000 to 149,999 inclusive.
$1.40; 10000 to 249,999 inclusive
$135; 100000 to 1.499,999 inclusive,
$3.50; 100000 to 2,249.999 inclusive,
$1.25; 2,250,000 and over. $1.20 per
thousand feet.
Reduction of 25 cents for each 1000
feed paid for within 10 days after
the date of bill will be allowed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10
GERMANY ISSUES
LOANS At RATE
Of TWO A YEAR

NEW YORK, n. Y, Sept. 1S.-The
announcement this week that the Ger
man government is shortly to float
another war loan has awakened con
siderable interest. The detailed re-
suits of the last loan-the sixth
have reached here in fragmentary
form, and even the terms of that is
sue have been incompletely known
and have given not little bewilder'
ment to, financfers here. In the early
part tof July it was announced in the
reichstag by Count Won Rodern, the
secretary of the imperial treasury
that subscriptions had reached 49,
100000 marks, far exceeding
our expenditures. This presumably
excludes conversions of previous wal
loans, but includes conversions OF
floating debt. 1t was also announced
that on June 81, Sc per cent of the
AMOUNT subscribed had been paid in
Subscriptions to that loan opened on
March Is and closed April IS. Two
classes of bonds were offered, per
cent at SO, and Az per cent eX'
chequer or treasury bonds at the same
price. 1t was announced that 1871,
$4,000 marks of the per cent bonds
had been taken, and 1851, 37S, 700 of
the Az per cent treasury bills; while,
in addition. 492, 725, 900 marks of the
old loans had been offered for con.
version.
| The following shows the amounts
raised by Germany's war loans to date
and the number of individual sub.
scribers to each. 1t is interesting to
note that loans have been issued at
the rate Of two a year, in March and
September.
First loan, September, 1914, 4,4S1,Y
100000 marks; 1,177,235 subscribers
Second loan. March, 1915, 9,106, 900,
600 marks; 2,694,063 subscribers.
Third loan, September, 1915, 12,163,
100000 marks: 3,966.41S subscribers.
Fourth loan, March, 1916, 10, 76S, 00O
600 marks; 5,279,645 subscribers.
Fifth loan, September, 1916, 1859,
100000 marks; 3,S10,696 subscribers.
Sixth loan, March, 1917, 13,120,009,
600. marks; 7.063,347 subscribers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10
RUSSIA TO PAY
BOND Interest
FROM ISSUE DAY

Further indication that the present
government of Russia is rapidly plac-
ing itself on a sound financial basis is
contained in a cable received this morn
ing by the Bishop Trust Co. from the
contained in a cable received this
week by the Bishop Trust Co. from
the also pay the back interest on
abe rouble coupons of the imperial
government internal bonds.
~ The message Saturday ; declared
that the present government would
assume the liability of the bonds only
SO far as the principal and the inter
est from this date on was concerned,
but it is apparent from the message
this morning that the government has
decided to become fully responsible
for the bonds and pay all the indebted
ness of the old government.
This is welcome news to the local
holders of the bonds, it being estimat'
ed that over 100000 rubles, worth
are in the hands of Honolulu finan
cial men who, though glad enough to
hear Saturday that interest would be
paid in gold coin in New York and
that the Russian government would
redeem the bonds in 1926, will be
still further pleased TO know that the
interest since the date of issue in 1916
will be paid up under the new deci'
sion.
Local men holding Russian bonds
who wish to collect this interest must
forward them to the National City
Bank in New York; the bonds to
reach their destination before Octo-
Der 80. The Bishop Trust Co. is for
warding the bonds which have been
purchased through it and will send
bonds held by others who are not
their clients.
Owing to the presence of a Ger
man raider in the Pacific holders OF
bonds will be advised to insure their
property before the papers are in
trusted to the mails for delivery in
New York.