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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-14
Ask for More Guards.

Washington, April 14.-That the war de-
partment will soon authorize recruiting of
additional national guard units in the
various states was intimated in official cir
Giles this afternoon. This will call for be-
tween 100000 and 100000 additional volun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-14

New York, April 14.-Governor
Whitman will call for fifty thousand
to 100000 men between rs and IS
to fill New York's quota of the army
of one million.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-14

NeHf AulHlHdI n. U. w LIICei EidItcI'
Rear Admiral Albert G. Winter
halter is in command of the Ameri-
can sea forces along the shores OF
far-off Asia. His ships are few and
unimportant as units. But the ad-
miral in the far east for obvious rea-
sons ought to be diplomat and a
linguist. Admiral WHITEWATER is
both. He speaks eleven languages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The body Of Effie NJ Schinberg will be
sent to Mcpherson. Kansas, for burial
The funeral of Mary Blevins will be held
in Burlington, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-14

mo deaths reported today)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-14
5 BILLION DEPOSITS
n. Y. City Banks Hold 1913 Million Ex-
cess, Statement Shows.

New York-The statement of the
actual condition of the clearing house
banks and trust companies for the
week shows that they hold S12S,S19,-
500 reserve in excess of legal require
ments. This is a decrease of S34,-
1896 The statement follows:
Actual condition: Increase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-14

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. s27.-
Adv,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-14

Loans, discounts
etc. ............... $3,66s 539, 900 Sc, 1888, 900
Reserve in own
vaults (b)....... 49,, O65, 900 "21, 246. 900
Reserve in federal
reserve banks. 22S 437 900 400 511 600
Reserve in other
depositaries 49,. 61OOO,OOO 11.T19OO0
Net demand de-
posits ............ 3.717. S64 900 *37 13S, 900
Net time deposits. 94.245.OO0 ~2,456 900
Circulation ....... 2S.701. 900 GIL 900
Oh OF which SAG, $50, 900 is specie
Aggregate reserve ........... $40 500 900
Excess reserve. 12S,S19. 600 "34, 759, 800
Summary of state banks and trust
companies in Greater New York not
included in clearing house statement:
Loans, discounts,
etc. ...............$ 799, 1855. 600 $780,, 900
Specie ............ 69,022, 400 626. 300
Legal tenders ....... 11773OOO S464OO
Total deposits. .... 1,42,521, 600 1852 900
Banks cash in vault. SIG. 759 600
Trust companies cash in vault. "a, OBS, 800
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-14

Don't forget the Apprentice Band
dance, at Kirkpatrick Hall April IS.
Admission IS cents.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
Community Flag

The Community flag which has been
long awaited. was swung to the
breezes TUESDAY morning as the big
parade formed for the march to the
station to take the train for Angus
ia. The Waterville Military Band was
in front Of the Savings Bank building
and when the parade was ready to
march the were! was given and the
band struck up "The Star Spangled
Palmer and the flag was sent out
from the building. while everyone
stood with barred heads. The parade
then Immediately started for the sta
tion, all tho organizations saluting as
th"v passed under the hammer
The now flag Sc IN by 81 feet and is
cTe Of the largest in the city It Is
made of the best government bunting
and is splendid banner in every par
ticular. The money to buy it was con-
trihuted by over 200 people. a large
number of them children and they can
all feel that they have an interest in
IT az it waves over them
1t has been suggested that 1t would
be beautiful custom IL every person
in Waterville would make il a rule
to salute the fa~ each time that they
pass under it. The men and bows bv
raising their hats. the Indies and
girls by placin~ their right hand ovey
their hearts. There was never \ time
when the TAG stood for so much to
the people Of this country as TODAY
and there was never a Nag Nown to
the breezes in Watervillc that meant
so much to the people Of Waterville
as that one and 1t certainly seems
that little tribute to 1t In the hurry
and hustle Of the day would be emf
nently fitting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
ANSON.

NORTH--An enthusiastic pre-
paredness maeting was = held
on Monday evening. CaraDa3-
sett hall was filed to over
flowing with a patriotic crowd of peo-
pie. Lowell e. Bailey presided ove,'
the session and the auditorium We
handsomely decorated with the Star,
and Stripes. Rev. f. w. Kennisor
offered prayer and Judge Wade F.
Halliday Of Newport delivered a spir-
tied and eloquent address on nationaI
preparedness. The other speaker of
the evening was Prof r. p. Mitchell
Of the University Of Maine who spoke
upon food production and conserva-
ton. The North Arson band furnish
ed splendid music and a number OF
selections were sung by the ladca'
quartet composed Of Mrs. w.
Hutchinson, Mrs. J. p Murray, Mrs
e. p. Barnaby and Mrs James II
Thorne in a very delightful manner.
The entire program was greatly en-
joyed and loud ovations were given
each Of the speakers. The affair was
arranged by local members of the
Public Safety committee composed OF
Frank II. Holley, Wallace Emery and
DR.. H. E. Marston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
COLBY COLLEGE
Military Company Goes to Au-
gusta-Former Colby Boy to
Go to Plattsburg

Co. A. Colby Military Company. un-
der the company captain and about 100
in number, put in a busy day IN Au-
gusta on Tuesday. The company as
sembled on Alumni Field at O'Clock
in the morning, took some preliminary
instructions and then marched down
town to join the Waterville conttn-
gent. The whole company made a fine
appearance as it swung along In per-
feet rythm. The white sailor hats and
fine new flag just presented to them
by Judge Leslie E. Cornish added
much to the appearance OF the COM
pany. The company returned on the
evening special, satisfied with the
days happenings and the treatment
which they received in the Capital
city.
Friends of Gerald S. Pratt, eX IT,
now about to graduate from Harvard.
are interested to know that he goes to
Plattsburg this week with the Har-
ward contingent for training in the or
ficers' reserve. Mr.. Pratt has been
prominent in his two years at Har-
ward. He trained with the Harvard
regiment all last year and when the
reserve officers corps was organized
he enlisted as a private. He was pro-
NOTED to first quartermaster sergeant
having charge Of all the supplies and
maintenance of 1900 men. He is
member of Kappa Gamma Chi club at
Harvard and the Boylston Chemical
club. to which he was elected for mer-
it in his chemical courses. He goes to
Plattsburg with great recommends
tons
The recent warm days have started
the canoeing season among college
people to full blast proportions. Inc
Messalorskee is bound to be the same
favorite source of amusement and al
ready many canoes have been launch
ed by college students who own them
The sport is doomed to have some
what decreased patronage however
due to the leaving Of so many stu
dents for military service and the at
tent!on now being turned upon things
more important.
The friends Of Edwin J. Corey. eX-
II. who recently died in this city,
will remember the well known figure
OF one Of the most promising young
men who ever attended Colby Col
lego. Mr.. Corey sprang into promi-
nence his freshman year as master
linguist and tutor, for q remarkable
ability for the sciences and mathe-
MATES. He left at the end Of his first
wear. roing to a technical school IN
order to fit himself for some branch
Of engineering. His death is shock
10 many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

Belfast. May S.-(Specia). Edgar F.
Hanson. serving his 10th term as mayor
of Belfast, has rendered his resignation.
This was the astonishing news on the
street this morning and more exciting
than the latest news from the front.
When interviewed by the Journal cor
respondent this morning Mr.. Hanson
said: las you know. I inaugurated
a new system of road and street build
ing this season, and received contracts
for the various sections. and the bids
were accepted. Many of them were &C.
cepted, however, on the condition that
1. personally, inspect the work and this
1 was willing to do, in spite OF my
many other duties. ! agreed to do this
for the same amount paid by the city
last year to Mr.. Weymouth. $500 Tor
myself and 500 for use of my machine
In the private caucus held by the Dem
ocrats last night before the regular
meeting, an opposing force led by AL
derman Fair Holmes. who, by the way,
has opposed every measure have made
this year. evidently on general princi-
pies, decided that the work Of inspec-
ton could be done for half that amount
and named Harvey S. Cunningham. a
former road commissioner. who would
do the inspection work for $500. ! in
formed the board that l was not attend
ing an auction. and that I would in
spect the work personally or that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
OAKLAND
G.. A. r. ard S. of V. Perfecting
Plans for Memorial Day-Lo-
cal Man Is S5-Many Go to
Augusta-Unclaimed Mail

THE members of Sergt. Wyman Post,
No. 81 G. A. r.. and of ]. Wesley Gill
man Camp. No. %. Sons of Veterans.
are perfecting the plans for Memorial
day. and general orders will be issued
soon rs this year marks the 50th con-
secutiNe observance of Memorial day
by our country. special attention will
be given all details of the exercises.
It is desired that as large q delega-
ton of school children and teachers as
possible march in the parade. Tuesday
r II. Leech. aid of Chief
Marshal George W. Goulding visited the
village schools and urged the teachers
to interest themselves in having their
entire enrolment of pupils take part
in the exercises and parade. 1t is the
with of the G. A. r. Veterans that the
pupils shall march by grades. each head
ed by its teacher. all under the direc-
tion of a special marshal detailed for
the purpose The veterans also desire
that all members of all the allied or
ders shall take part in the parade. In
addition to the fact that 1t is SO years
since Gen. Logan issued the first gen.
eral orders for memorial day observ-
ance. 1t is felt that in the present cri-
sis of our country. all loyal citizens.
young and old. should thus show their
patriotism and help pay tribute to the
nations heroes.
Samuel Y. Spaulding of Alpin street
was receiving congratulations Sunday
on celebrating his S5th birthday. We
are glad to state chat Mr.. Spaulding
is in good health and continuing his
always busy and active life.
A good many people from Oakland went
to Augusta yesterday to witness the great
patriotic demonstration. Commander
Beverage and Comrade Justin Sawtelle or
Sergt. Wyman Post, also few OF the
United Spanish War Veterans, took part
In the parade. Most Of those who went
from here, however. were merely specta-
tors. Business houses here were closed
for the day and the High school was
somewhat depleted I'm numbers.
The weekly meeting of the Community
Chorus which was postponed from Tues
day night will be held Thursday night at
$50 in the Baptist vestry.
Ned Field has returned from Sidney.
where he has been visiting his parents Tor
a few days.
The annual meeting Of the Baptist
church corporation win be held tonight
at clock following supper in the YES
try- at o'clock for members OF the church
and parish.
The following letters are unclaimed in
the postoffice: Howard Bailey, w. B.
Cole, Willard g. Mayors, w. G. Taylor,
Mrs. Inez Tingley, Red Cross Society.
A ball game is scheduled for Wednes-
day afternoon on the Athletic field be-
tween the teams OF Oakland High and
Madison High schools.
The roof of Messalonskee hall is receiv-
ing a coat of tar and gravel
Wesley Fletcher is out this week In a
new automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
Mayor Hanson Resigns But City
Government Refuses to Accept

would tender my resignation. MY res
son for wishing to personally inspect
tho work is this: If it is a failure
shall be held responsible. SO you can
rest assured I shall see that It is not.
T do not care to have someone else
do the inspection. pass 1t over ana theI'
the end of the year come. nave ~
charged up to 'Hanson's debts ana Iaii-
ures.
1.-The opposition is entirely from my
own party. / will say this, that the
Republicans on the board have been az
solutely courteous and fair in every
way. While Alderman Holmes pld TOT
a section Of the road work. and got IT,
he has systematically opposed every
thing I have tried to do.
My resignation was not accepted ou'
was tabled and find that l nave q
few friends for my phone has been kept
busy all morning and the calls nave
come from as many Republicans as
Democrats, all urging me to reconsider
Some of my aldermen have asked me
TO call a special meeting and l nave
done SO for Wednesday night. when II
is hoped that every member OF the gov
eminent will attend. l shall insist
however. upon the matter of personal
inspection of work for which l snail
be held responsible by the taxpayers OF
Belfast"
The private caucus was held prior 10
the regular meeting last night. the two
Republican councilmen present entirely
ignoring the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
CLINTON

H: c. Judkins Of Skowhegan was IN
town on business last week..
Rev. and Mrs. Sidney wakely were
In Rumford last week because of the
death OF the wife Of their son Ernest
Wakely.
George McKenney, go, represented
Clinton High school at the prize
speaking contest held at U. Of NJ. on
Friday.
Royden v. Brown Of Bingham was
weekend guest Of his parents Mr..
and Mrs. c. C.. Brown.
Arthur Richardson was in Aroostook
county last week.
Mrs. Walter Wiley returned Friday
from Gray's hospital, waterville,
where she has been for surgical treat
ment.
Mrs. Jennie F. Merrill. Mrs. Lottie
Cain and Mrs. Effie Decker attended
the meeting Of the Kennebec Union of
women's Clubs held at Oakland last
Friday
Miss Evora Kaub who has been Wis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
PI7TTSFIELD
Red Cross Members Receive In
structiOns-M. G.. |. Professor
to Go to Plattsburg-D. A. r.
Meets

! Miss Annie l. Fletcher, nurse from
the Peter Bent Bingham hospital in Bos-
ton, will be in Pittsfield Wednesday and
Thursday, May and 10, to give instruc-
lions to the members of the Pittsfeld Re
Cross Auxiliary in preparing surgical
dressings The first lesson will be given
the chairmen of the general service com
mittee Wednesday afternoon al o'clocH
in Grange hall. The second lesson will b,
given to all Red Cross members in Grang-
hall Thursday forenoon at o'clock sharp.
Prof Arthur s. Merrill, who has resign
ed his position as teacher at M. c, !. t.
enlist in the Officers Reserve Corps a
Plattsburg, N. Y, left Tuesday for a
short visit with friends in Augusta am
Brunswick. His place at the school for
the remainder of the term will be taken
by Mcrvin Ames a sophomore at Bates
College.
Mrs w. l.. Pushor left Tuesday for
Bangor to receive hospital treatment. Sh
was accompanied by Mr.. Pushor and Or.
L. H. Blanchard.
/, Shaw & Emery of Corinna, potato deal
ers. have purchased a large acreage Of
land in Harmony which will be used to
raise potatoes the coming season.
William Anderson of Hartland, who re
Gently underwent a surgical operation at
! the Paine hospital in Bangor. left tn
hospital Monday for the home Of his
daughter, who lives in Bangor. The man
friends of Mr.. Anderson will be please
to know that his condition is very en-
couraging.
Mrs. James Baltic Of Sangerville
| who has been visiting Pittsfleld rela-
| tives, returned home Tuesday
The young lady members of the Cur
rent Events Club held a pleasant meet
ing Tuesday afternoon with Miss
!! Edythe Haseltinc
! The annual meeting Of the Universal
ist Ladies' Aid Society will be held on
| Thursday afternoon. May 10. at the
church parlors for the election of Off
GERS and other business.
| Lloyd Cochran of Boston, formerly
clerk at the Lancey House. has been
passing few days with Pittsfeld
| friends
meeting Of the Elizabeth Pierce
/ Lancey Chapter D. A. R., was held on
| Tuesday evening with Mrs. w L. Per-
cival. The topic of the meeting was
Peace Day" and papers on the subject
were read by Mrs. Marden and Mrs
Coolidge. Refreshments were served
| President Roberts of Colby College
! addressed the students at n. c. ]. chap
el exercises Tuesday forenoon.
! w J. Karen was in Waterville Mon
day to attend the funeral Of the late
| Clement D. Corey.
| D. c. Rollins, who was called to Cam
den last Saturday by the illness of his
mother, has returned home.
/ Miss Veda P-iay. who has been pass
! ing few days with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. w. NJ Prilay, has returned to
| Auburn. where she has a position as
stenographer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

iting relatives and friends in towr
returned to her home in Portland or
Sunday.
f. T.. Whitman was in Providence
X. l., on business last week.
Mrs. Walter Webendorfer Of Pitts
field visited her parents MIR. and Mrs
George Hoxie Sunday.
The pupils OF the seventh and
eighth grades, Miss Marjorie Harvey
teacher, held a very successful May.
basket social at the town hall on Fri
day evening. The proceeds will be US
ed for the expenses Of graduation.
Miss Ruby Williams Of Portland was
a recent guest in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. =. F. Bean.
William Fl. Drake has moved his
family into the house recently vacated
by Earl Bracket.
Miss Inza Fiagg of Waterville pass
ed Sunday in town the guest Of Mr.
and Mrs. Abel Cole.
The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Philathea class Of the Bap-
fist Sunday school will be held Thurs
day evening at the home of Mrs. F. E
Whitman.
At the annual meeting Of Silence
Howard Hayden Chapter, D. A. r.. OF
Waterville on Friday. Mrs. Ida c
Rolfe of this place was elected his
torian.
Deputy sheriff Carroll Robinson
seized at the local express office last
week a box containing - quarts OF
whiskey.
The benefit afor the women's clubs
given by the Mason Moving Picture
Co. Saturday evening was very sue
cessful. The members are grateful for
the courtesy of the management as
well as to ell those who attended the
performance from desire to assis,
the object for which it was given.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Wakely were
in Rumford last week
Arthur Richardson has sold his Ford
auto to Everett Salisbury of Canaan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
ADJUSTMENTS
Opera House

Manager Kellcher of the City Opera
house viii give great program to the
people Of the house on Wednesday
and Thursday of this week. 1t will
ccnsist Of IL reels OF the very highest
grade pictures that have ever been
shown here. There will be one reel OF
the famous Burton Holmes travelogue.
two reels of the official British war
pictures the greatest pictures of the
kind ever shown and giving a graph
&c description of war as it really is.
and the famous nine-reel feature. The
Spoilers" with William Farnum and
kathlyn Williams as co-stars. There
will he an advance in price for these
pictures. but they are we'll worth
more than is asked for them and no.
where else could they be seen SO
Cheaply. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
1T PAYS TO READ
Advertisements

Do not send your money afar-if
the thing you want is to be had in
your home city.
II THE automobile thought" 10
making any place for itself xn your
mind. read the ads! They will In
short time. educate you as 10
characteristics and prices OF cars
You'll know one from another
and that's the beginning Of auto
mobile wisdom.
Storenews is home news. Some.
thing advertised today finds itself
In your home tomorrow-and the
"ad" brings about the transaction,
One Of today's ads may change
some one of your buying plans-to
your profit
In your buying for the home II
is quite as profitable to KNOW
VALUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
as it is. In ether things, 10 KNOW
instead Of "blundering through"
The bargain hunter" has
evolved into the intelligent buyer
Tor the home-the woman who ex-
ercises as much ability In expend-
Ing money as it required In earn
ing it.
The woman who studies the ads
KNOWS that she is paying the
smallest possible price for her pur-
chase. She doesn't just HOPE so!
The merchant who can protect
you on both quality and price in a
time when both are apt TO fuctuate
unaccountably IL rendering you
real service.
Buy at your home city stores a.
matter Of self -protection-and OF
those home-city merchants WHO
ADVERTISE!
The dollar you spend in your
home-city store stays I'm your
home-city and SERVES. The dol
lar you send away ceases to serve
ANYBODY in the city where you
make your home.
The merchant who is using
larger space in which to give 10
you the news of his store deserves
your interested attention. He has
rcason"-and YOUR INTER
:. ESTS are invested In that reason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
Hiah School Practice

The members of the Waterville High
school baseball team took advantage Of
the holiday to get in long session of
practice and expect to be In shape to put
up a great game in their next contest
against Bangor High school at Bangor
next Saturday. Although the team has
been beaten in the most Of the games 1t
has played so far. the breaks of the game
have been against It and the boys feel
that they have something coming their
way for the remainder Of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

Prices" always an item of i'm
portence in connection with adver-
tised goods. have in these times
greater interest than usual. For
they change over highland every
change ic Of purse interest to
readers Of ads.
Not many homes fail" II the
financial management is success
full. Not many homes are well
managed, as to the buying prob
lens, unless the housewife is a
Sutherland an INTERESTED
ONE Of the store ads.
The position Of buyer" for the
home comes to the wife "by inheri-
lance" 1t Is hers through pre-
cedent and through necessity. She
will fail in the work IF 1T DOES
NOT INTEREST HER. She will
make q success OF it-and Of her
home management-if her INTER-
EST in the task never lapses. OF
course she studies the ads.
So much of the income Of each
home is spent In the stores that
they play a big part in homemade
ing. Some stores serve 50 we'll
that oil stores must try to keep
pace. Some stores advertise so
informingly and helpfully that all
stores aim to reach the same mark.
Ot.
would find nothing but amusement
In palpably exaggerated state
ment-it would not influence her to
buy-and II an advertiser should
fall into the HABIT of exagger-
alton she would lose all interest in
that store.
To know the stores" PAYS. To
study the ads is essential II a
woman would properly appraise
the service offered to her by the
competing stores.
Even a small shopping Grand
may justify a little preliminary
study of the ads. To secure the
right thing instead Of the wrong
one--even In small matters-is
worth while.
The most attractive VALUES
offered In the stores today are AD-
VERTISED in this news,,aner
That is why these ads are IMpOR-
TANT TO YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
A Quiet Dav

Sabbath day peace rested over the
city Tuesday, broken only by the return
of the crowds from Augusta during the
afternoon. Z, erything was closed up for
the day or for the greater part of it, ami
outside of the pictures there was nothing
doing. The Opera house was packed in
the afternoon but it was used for an
anti-suffrage lecture in the evening and
the ether theatres got the rush OF holiday
pictCre-goe