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New Britain herald., 1917-09-05
THE HONOR SYSTEM
 COMING TO FOX'S.

The next superlative attraction that will be shown at Fox's Theater is "The Honor System.' In order to avoid disappointing so many patrons as were unable to secure seats to see 'The Spy" which closed it's run here last night, the management has ar ranged in advance to keep ''The Honor System" for five days, begin ming next Sunday.
 "The Honor System" is a powerful ten-part revelation of the conditions which actually exist in many of our American states prisons. The aver age outsider knows nothing of the brutal treatment that is accorded in many of our state institutions to the unfortunate criminals that are incar- cerated therein. It was inspired by the recent activities of Thomas Mott Osborne, who, disguised as a crimi- nal, entered Sing Sing. and lived the life of one of the inmates subjectirg g himself to the same abuse that they experienced The record of what he saw and felt there has startled cer- tain circles, and should be made known broadcast to the country. Of
New Britain herald., 1917-09-05
Why NIadge Tried to Keep Katherine
 From Worrying.

From Worrying.
 "so Jack had some reason for his jealousy, after all.'
 regretted the tactless little speech as soon as had made 1t. How I ever permitted it to pass my lips I don't know. Katherine famed in an instant
 That is most unjust. and unlike you, Margaret" she said heatedly Jack never knew anything of the matter at all. It was something that only Mrs. Braithwaite and I knew. Even Dr. Braithwaite himself. I am convinced, didn't realize what he was doing. Jacks jeealousy is based only on his own imaginings, and his re- sentiment of the fact that the work Of the hospital unit. which am doing for Dr. Braithwatte here takes so much of my time"
 Forgive me-" I pleaded sincerely. "and believe that I had no thought of blame for you in my speech. It simply occurred to me that if Jack had terest in you he would be very unlike other men if he weren't 3ealous.'
 Katherine put her hand over mine in loving little clasp.
 Don't mind me-" said she. tremu- lously. I'm getting to be a regular vinegar cruet with all this worry. The work have on hand is heavy enough for two women, although I'm glad and proud to be entrusted with 1t. And then Jack is behaving like regular bear. If he would get smashingly angry now and then and be sunny in the meantime would't mind so much. But his face Is like a tombstone all the time, and he has most martyr-tied- to to-the-stake-air.
 ''Do you know, -Madge. really if I thought that was his real tempera- ment,, and that he would be apt to keep this sort of thing up all our lives, I don't believe I'd dare to marry him, much as I love him. Tell me, you have known Jack from childhood, is this sort of thing his natural disposi- tion?"
 "why, No!'
 '"why, No!" stammered, anxious to put my brother-cousin in the best light possible, and yet to toll the truth concerning him. Hes very intense, and has a m ost rigid, almost Puritani- cal sense of right and wrong, but I've never noticed any jealousy in his nature. could hardly judge of that. though" added. flor he wasn't in love with me. We were brought up together like brother and sister, you know"
 am afraid the words were not con- incingly uttered, for even As they left my lips my memory flashed back from a years work in the wilds of South America, not knowing that I had been married during his absence.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-05

A day or two ago & group of us wore out walking and passed a gar den in which there was lovely yell low rosebush.
 Aren't those roses wonderful?' said one of the group. "How I wish I could get a slip for my rose garden. I've always wanted yellow rose.'
 "why don't you go in and ask the woman if she will sell you a slip in the fall?" asked someone else. Faint Heart Never Won a Rose Bush.
 "oh, I don't believe I will" said the first woman doubtfully, "She might not want to-
 Well, she couldn't any more than say so. could she?'
 No, but I don't know who she Is and l shouldn't like to ask" and she turned regretfully away from the rose garden.
 Once or twice on the way home she said again that she would have loved to have one of those yellow rose bushes.
 And doubtless she could have had one just as we'll as not If she had had the courage to ask for 1t.
 What Lots of Things We Might Have
 for the Asking. I thing many of us miss much we might have because we haven't tho courage to ask.
 My own past is strewn with lit might have beens." Just the other day learned of a most painful one. Five years ago I fell in love with dear little empty bungalow with an immense open fireplace. It stood all alone at the foot of a high cliff look straight out to sea. None or the natives knew to whom it belonged. some man from the city. they said, hadn't been down for years, didn't seem to caremuch for it, probably there was something the matter with 1t.
 My instinct was to pursue tho mat
New Britain herald., 1917-09-05
GUNNERS IN PRISON CAMP.
Naval Crew Taken From Campana
 Now in Brandenburg.

Washington Sept. 5.-Capt. AL bert Oliver of she American tank steamer Campana and our of the five members of the naval gun crew who were taken prsoner when their ship was captured and sunk Aug. 6 by a German submarine are in prison camp at Brandenburg, Prussia, the American He'd Cross has been advised from Geneva.
 The message made no mention of Seaman William Albert Miller. 1he other prisoner, and an inquiry has
New Britain herald., 1917-09-05
SIDE TALKS
The Gumption to Ask
BY RUTH CAMERON

ter further, find out who owned that bungalow, and if it could be bought at a seasonable price, but my own inertia plus the advice of even more inert friends dissuaded me, and i let the matter drop.
 And They Tore Out That Fireplace!
 A few weeks ago, by an odd coin- cidence, l met the man who had owned that bungalow, and he told me that he had been ready to sell at the time, and that it ultim ately went for a small price because of the lone- some location I so much admired. Worst of all, the people who bought 1t had ripped out that magnificent fireplace.
 And to think I might have had it all if I had only had the gumption to ask for it!
 Of course there are things that it would be cheeky to ask for. I do not counsel anyone to be rude or in trusive. But when you want a thing very much why not try to see if there isn't some way to get it without treading on anyone's toes?
New Britain herald., 1917-09-05

course, in this particular instance, conditions have been greatly bettered. But Sing Sing is but single ex- ample. And it is the purpose of "The Honor System to arouse the general public to a thorough realiza- ton of what is going on behind prison walls.
 Among the many stars that are featured in this super-de-luxe produc- tion are the popluar Georgie Walsh the man who made the smile famous, Gladys Brockwell, and Marian Cooper
New Britain herald., 1917-09-05

been cabled to Geneva to learn his fate. =
 The four gunners held are James Delaney, chief gunner's mate: Ray Ropp, boatswain's mate; Charles Lovan Kline, gunner's mate, and Fred stephen Jacob, seaman. They are the first American naval men to be taken prisoner since the war be- gan. It had been feared that they and Capt. Oliver had been lost, as ;a French cruiser which picked up the remainder of the tanker's crew re- ported that a U-boat had been sent down that day by another French warshin near where the Campana was sunk
New Britain herald., 1917-09-05
DRUNKEN AUTOPSY. FINED $500.

New York. Sept. 5.-A fine of $500, Orange, N. J., police court, was im-
 posed yesterday by Recorder Mott on
 George Howard Fulelr of Rairview avenue, West Orange, for driving an automobile while intoxicated. In ad-
 dtion, Fuller's license may be re-
 voked. Fuller was driving 40 miles
 an hour on Central avenue when he
 ran down Leonard Brodesser, four teen. The lad was only slightly in-
 jured. .,
New Britain herald., 1917-09-05
TRIESTE RESIDENTS STARVING
Deaths From Lack of Nutrition Re-
 ported in Austrian City.

Rome. Sept. 5.-Letters found on Austrian prisoners depict a shocking state of affairs In Austria, particu- larly at Trieste, where it is said to be impossible to purchase at any price oils, rice, potatoes, sugar or coffee.
 Money, says one letter, Is of scarce ly any use in Trieste, because of the enormous shortage of food and cloth ing. There Is little meat on hand The people of Trieste are dying from lack of nutrition.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-05
Menu for Tomorrow

A'A~AS@ AOA ~AA4OA V"
 Breakfast.
 Fruit
 Broiled Bacon
 Stewed Potatoes Twin Mountain Muffins
 Coffee
 Lunch.
 Egg Salad
 Baked Potatoes
 Cocoa
 Cream of Corn Soup
 Sliced Tongue
 Boiled Potatoes
 Fried Squash
 Carrot Salad
 Frozen Watermelon
 Coffee Twin Mountain Muff1ns-Cream one quarter cupful butter, add gradually cupful sugar, one we'll beaten egg. Sift two cupfuls flour and two heaping teaspoonfuls baking pO " uCI COoCCAO1 cIO du(l IO HTSC m Tx ture alternately with one cupful milk. Bake in hot buttered gem pans for thirty minutes. Egg Salad-Cut six eggs in halves, remove yolks; add equal amount cold cooked chopped ham: moisten with cream dressing, return to whites, serve on bed of lettuce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27
THERMOMETERS
SOARING UP

The thermometers certainly exceeded
the speed limit on Thursday and even
the truthful ones, the one$at the pump
ing station, for example. appeared to
have caught the fever and lifted the
mercury to 90. which is some hot
Down on the street some Of the in
struments lost their previous good rep
utations because of the story they
told. Ninety-siX was recorded in
Farmingdale and "a and 95 on the
street. all being in the shade.
The soda fountain clerks were kept
hustling and even had to keep the Gus
toners waiting while they iced up
The real place to feel the heat was
the hay fields. especially in the por-
tions where the sun beat down and
that We're sheltered from the wind
Gardinerites moved about as little as
possible and rested on the shady lawns
and piazzas. There We're no prostra-
lions reported.
In the middle Of the afternoon the
attention of several on Water street
was called to a man Of considerable
avoirdupois who was walking quite
rapidly down Water street carrying
two suit cases, evidently making for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27
FINE CAMPMEETING
ATOLD ORCHARD

Old Orchard, July 2s-with weather
perfect and a large attendance. We'd
nesday was a great day at the Metho-
dist campmeeting here. The Rev Gin
ton Simonton of South Portland
speaking here for the first time. made
a very strong impression. The au-
diences greeting the Rev. c. Q. Mills
of Portland increase every day ana
give the closest attention to the WORDS
Of this gifted speaker. At the annual
meeting for the workers among wom-
en-. Mrs. Cora A. Clifford told OF their
MANY activities throughout the ma
ton and reported the Northfield con-
ference in a very attractive manner.
The ladies were out in large numbers
for the missionary anniversary. with
Mrs. Thomas E. Mcdonald presiding.
Mrs. Philip F. Haley and Miss Ethel
Holden sang solos and the Rev. DR..
". F. Stewart. speaking on The
Church in National Defence" de-
nounced the wastage in religious econ
omics, appealed for conservation OF
the resources Of Christianity and de-
clared that now that we are at war. no
time should be given to the mere mat
tiers Of opinion, creed and sectarian
differences, but the base Of all sup
plies in the home country should be
strongly defended for the sake Of COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27
S. Of v. Auxiliary

The last meeting Of the Sons Of Vet
Grams Auxiliary was devoted to Chill.
dren's night and a pleasant time en-
joyed. Games were played and con-
tests run. The potato race was one OF
the evenings features. First prize was
won by Roy Merrill for the boys and
Evelyn Butler for the girls The sec
ond prizes went to Calvin Hutchinson
and for the girls Ida Hartman and
Lucy Taylor tied. The following pro-
gram was given: Singing Of America
and the flag salute by the children
piano solo, Phyllis Sherman; recita
ton. Lucy Taylor; recitation, Morrell
Lunt: singing. Kenneth Wilson, Cen
eva Keene and Constance Curry; reel
tation, Bernice Wilson; violin solo, CAL
WIN Hutchinson. Refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served. Gentle
mems night will be held in two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

of India, Ceylon and Japan have fur
nished her with a vast supply of ex-
exceedingly interesting facts. which
she gives her audience in a most
charming manner. The Ceylon Times
dated Jan. 10. 1917. says: Miss Flora
E. Strout, who lectured here last night
on her work in Burma was most
pleasing to hear. She is gifted with
charming manner and attractive
voice, with which she keeps her au-
dience spellbound. Quite frequently
her listeners are convulsed with laugh
ter at some particularly bright bit of
humor with which her talk was filed
Mrs. Katherine Lent Stevens. president
Massachusetts, w. c. T. u, says about
Miss Strout she is an unusually
eloquent and forceful speaker, who
wins many staunch supporters for the
cause" Tonight her lecture will be
Social Condition in Burma" NO
children under IS allowed. Remem-
Der 100 p NJ. at the Methodist vestry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND

Clara kimbali Young the Star Supreme
in "The Foolish Virgin" Produced BY
Her Own Company Fox Comedy
Making Nine Full Reels at The
Strand Today.
Clara Kimball Young, the screen star
supreme, will appear in her second Selz-
nick Pictures offering, an adaptation OF
The Foolish Virgin" Thomas Dixon s
striking novel at the Strand Theatre on
Friday and Saturday.
This production is expected to prove
a worthy successor to Miss Young's first
venture at the head of her own producing
company, The Common Law" the story
offering even greater opportunities in in
tense dramatic situations than did Robert
W. Chambers novel.
In "The Foolish Virgin Miss Young
will be seen in the role of the girl whose
IDEAS of life are confused with the ro-
mantle stories of the days of chivalry
which she is fond of reading. Knowing
nothing of realities, the heroine is de.
ceived into marrying a man who turns
out to be a criminal. The girl exerts her
influence toward the redemption of the
man she loves and it is during this pro-
cess of character building that the tense
dramatic scenes in which the story
abounds, develop-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27
HALL0WELL DOLLAR DAYS
GIVING GOOD SATISFACTION

Yesterdays Dollar Day had a busy be.
ginning and the verdict from merchants
putting on the special sales was that il
measured up very we'll to last years bus
mess and gave good satisfaction to pa
irons. In spite of the heat, buyers made
profitable day of it and everyone ap-
preciated the cooling breeze which came
up in the early afternoon
These are the Dollar Day stores and
the values to be had will not be possible
this year, at least, and probably not in
several:
H. G. Turner-Oil stove special
Warmers Dry Goods Store-Specials.
F. B. Wood Estate-Furniture leaders.
NJ W. Royal
The Fashion Hat Shop-Specials.
Granite Cafe-Special chicken dinner.
Acme Theatre-Moving pictures.
D. G. Sleeves.
J. H. Bailey
". H Bruce.
F. H. Lily-Footwear special values.
A. H. Randall-Candy and stationery
bargains.
]. f. D. burlington.
Cash market-1o 81 combinations.
Colburns Bakery-Quality products
F. s. wingate.
Bradstreet Motor Co
Weber & Hewett-Extra specials July
27-2s.
Buchanan & Jones.
A. A. Shea.
j. M. Leonard-Furniture opportunity
sale.
J. ". Griney-1o per cent, on 5-10-25c.
wares.
Hallowell Trust Co.
The stores making special Dollar Day
values are Indicated and they will make
It worth any buyers time to spend an
hour or two in the city today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27
CONFERENCE ON
HIGHWAY WORK

The members of the State Highway
Commission and the commissioners OF
Kennebec county were in Gardiner Thurs
day afternoon in conference with the
members of the commission government
regarding the rebuilding of the Bridge
street bridge, which was carried away
when dam No. / broke on June .. The
visitors were accompanied by Chief En-
gineer Sargent and Bridge Engineer
Jones of the State department. The de-
lay in securing the conference was caus-
ed by the impossibility Of the State off,
Gals giving their attention to the mat
ter at an earlier date.
The State commission estimated that a
concrete bridge would he less expensive
than an iron bridge. which would require
the building of new abutments and con-
sidera BILE of a fill on ca ch end. They rec
commended the construction Of a cement
bridge. with three piers. beside the two
abutments This would give four spans
IS feet 8 inches in length, the total length
being 225 feet.
The proposed plans show concrete slab
construction with roadway Of % feet
and a sidewalk on one side five feet in
width The estimated cost Of the propos-
ed structure is s54 noo. and Of this amount
the city would be obliged to furnish
s27 COO.
No definite decision was reached Thurs
day and arrangements were made Tor a
meeting at the rooms Of the state High
wav Commission on TUESDAY at o'clock
in order that the city officials might have
an opportunity to confer with the citizens
regarding the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27
PLANS FOR RED
CROSS PAGEANT

Much interest centers in the Red
Cross Pageant which is to be given
Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock at
The Cove" the summer home of Hon.
Weston Lewis. Those in charge have
worked faithfully and the success of
the Pageant is assured. 1t will con-
sist of dancing. the folk dances of all
the allied nations being given and in
addition there will be several inter
prative dances. Forty misses and 80
children will participate. Ice cream
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27
WELL INFORMED
ABOUT GREECE

Probably the best informed man in
Gardiner regarding Greece and its
part in the European war. is Nicholas
H. Condos, who has kept himself fully
informed through the medium of Gre
clan papers and friends of the condi-
tions. The reporter had an interest
ing conversation with him Thursday
and received much enlightenment. The
situation from his standpoint puts
King Constantine in a very different
light than that in which he now stands
in the minds of the American public
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

Arraigned Monday afternoon before
S. Commissioner Arthur Chapman,
Peter A. Lajoi Of Lewiston, an ice man
charged with disregarding the provis-
ions OF the so-called bone dry law.
pleaded not guilty, hearing was waived
and ne was bound over to the Septem-
Der term OF the United States District
Court under bonds Of $500. II ia al
legged that last Saturday Lajoi made a
trip from Lewiston to Berlin, n. H. and
returned with four quarts Of whiskey.
four quarts OF gin, quart Of port
wine. quart of brandy and a quart Of
alcohol packed In his suit case. He was
taken into custody by deputy sheriff
a. Auburn. arraigned in the Lewiston
municipal court discharged and re-
arrested by United States Deputy Mar.
shall Cleary Of Portland. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27
See Company No. 100 of the Boy Scouts
OF America. Latest and Daintiest of
Ann Pennington's Pictures, "The
Little Boy Scout" Tops the John
son Opera House Bill TODAY


son Opera House Bill Today
In these days when men, women, boys
and girls the world over are evincing
the power of the spirit of high deeds
and our country is in the throes of mil
itarism, even though it be a democratic
militarism, it is a timely period for the
presentation of a picture such as The
Little Boy Scout" with star as ador-
able as Ann Pennington in the lea ding
role.
For while the Boy Scout scenes in
soldiers, the other side is something
vastly different and Ann Pennington
is equally adorable whatever way you
look at it.
The second part Of the program in
cludes, The Moral Code" the Art
Drama Special in five parts with Anna
@. Nilsson and Walter Hitchcock and a
superb cast. It's a splendid screen pre-
sentiment of vital problem of modern
day life
Burton Holmes Travel Views and a
comedy fills the program that is we'll
balanced from every single angle.
Ndtch lot lHe srdnu opening at the
Coliseum of the Star Series Special
including all the big screen stars OF
the day. Early tonight for good
seat-first show at 6.45. See the Com
pany No 100 Of THE Boy Scouts of
America" in the big feature tonight.
The great Star Series presented by
the Aircraft and the Paramount com
bined is the much talked Of program
soon to be seen in Gardiner. The only
city in kennebec Valley to produce this
wonderful card.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

The ladies of the First Universalist
church of this city We're the guests
of Mrs. Roy Pearce at her cottage on
Lake Cobbosseecontee on Thursday
About Is made the trip. some by auto
and the remainder by trolley. A de-
lightful picnic lunch was served under
the pines at noon. Swimming and
boating occupied most of their time,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

The Hallowel Independents will meet
two fast teams Saturday afternoon on the
Muster feld-the Red Cross team Of Au-
gusta and the outfit representing the Ma
chine Gun Co of the Second Regiment.
The first game will start at 2 O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

will be on sale. Automobiles will be
in front of the Library to convey those
wishing to the grounds. for which a
charge of 10 cents will be made. Re-
turn may be made by the accommoda-
ton train which will stop at THE
Cove" All receipts will be donated to
the Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

/ the boat wharf. He wore coat, vest
and high linen collar and did not ap-
pear. to perspire the least bit. Nearly
everyone discarded coat and vest and
thus ignored conventionality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

Officer Hall accompanied a girl to
the State Institution for Girls in Hal
lowell this morning. The lass. who
was out on probation had not been liv-
ing up to the requirements Of the pro
baton rules and regulations.-Bath
Times, July %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

The steamer City Of Rockland was an
chored off Tarbox shoals, some few hun
dred feet below the wharf, for two hours
or more Thursday. The delay was caus-
ed by one Of the hawsers becoming en-
tangled in the wheel, with the result
that it took much ingenuity to get things
in working order again. 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

The attention Of the citizens Of Gar
diner is called to the fact that there
is to be an informal meeting at the
city building this Friday evening at
80 to discuss the bridge question. If
YOU have any plan or objection IT,
meeting will be the place to make it
known and not after a contract is
made or the work started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

A large number of people gathered
on the common Thursday evening to
enjoy the concert given by Hazard S
band. The concert was one of un-
usual excellence The trombone solo
Of W. I. Guild was a pleasing fea-
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

Miss Flora E. strout. organizing sec.
rotary of the w. c. T. T.. who is to
speak tonight at the Methodist vestry,
is a lady of very pleasing personality
and gifted with much eloquence. Her
extensive travels through the wflds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-27

The barge Dunmore has finished the
discharge OF her cargo at the wharf of
the A. r. Hayes Coal Co. and cleared
Thursday.