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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-17
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

NINETY ACRE farm. i've miles from Char
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ter: plenty wood: on K. +. D.: Will sell on
easy terms or exchange for ID. c. SUBURBAN
property OF not less than hve acres Apply
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FOR RENT-H0USES
Unfurnished.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.

SwartZeII, Rheem & HenSey Co..
~ 18th st, N. W. u
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ROOMS AND BOARD
You Do Not Find What Want These Columns Phone Main
$3.50 and Ask for MANAGER OF CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Wanted-ROOms.

GENTLEMAN wants room and kitchenette;
central location; state price. BOX os2,
Times office. isII
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EDUCATIONAL
Italian Lessons

Fsansd Young teacher from BUCCINt
LANGUAGE SCHOOL. Of New York. I51:
scr 81 n W.
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LOST AND FOUND

SUM OE MONEY-Will be 7, turned TO owner
upon his giving full description and par
ticulars. BON ls4. Times office. eli
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SMALL furnished room, continuous hot wa
ter: near Commerce Dept. and without other
roomers preferred. Address BOX q. Times
office. IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
ANOTHER INCREASE
IN INSURANCE Rates
FOR WAR SHIPPING

Washington, July 27.-Another in
crease of one and one-half per cent in
government insurance rates for vessels
and cargoes sailing from American ports
for Europe and for African ports on
the Mediterranean was announced TODAY
by the War Risk Insurance bureau 1t
will be effective August Is. The pres
ent rate is five per cent
The new rule Of six and one-half per
cent will apply also to American bound
vessels from the foreign ports mention
ed. It is the first increase since the
United States entered the war and was
made necessary said the bureau an
nouncement. because the five per cent
rate was not adequate for the risks I'M
dertaken through the so called war zone
as the bureau has sustained a number
of heavy losses.
change has been made in the bu-
reau's policies for insuring masters. Of
fcers and seamen, providing for pay
ments in monthly instruments or in a
lump sum at the option of the bureau.
but without interest. Previously the
policies provided for payments in a
lump sum only. The general plan will
be to make the payments in instruments
whenever feasible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
NO WORLDS SERIES
Pres. Johnson Says May
Be None This Year
The Draft May Drain Too Many
Players from the Major League

Chicago, July E.-There is likely to be
. no worlds series this year as a result
of the drain on major league baseball
players by the draft, President Johnson
of the American League said here tonight
on his return from New York. He said
players showed that probably Is men
would be taken from the American
League and that the American League
would not play the series if handica pped
by SO serious loss. His information
was that the ball players would be draft
ed about Sept. L.
An interview by the American League
president in New York urging ball play
ers not to urge exemptions gave rise to
suggestions by baseball experts here that
major leagues many men now pla wing In
minor leagues who once were stars in the
majors but are now past the age Of the
draft.
The second division clubs and the
smaller leagues will suffer more from
the draft. 1t was pointed out. than the
big leagues. owing to the larger per-
sentage of older men in the first division
clubs
II sincerely hope that ball PLAYERS in
both major and minor leagues who have
been drafted will go to the colors with
out claiming exemption" Mr.. johnson
said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS
CAMP kEYES Y. M. c, A,
Mid-week Song Serviee-PIans 70,
Sunday-Other Attractions

The regular weekly gospel service was
held last night at Camp Reyes, Army Y.
NJ. c. A. Rev. ". J. Layton gave stir
ring address on Clean Living"
He described the true soldier as a
strong. manly. vigorous Christian. Mr..
Dyer. one OF the secretaries. read tho
Scripture. Chaplain Cochrane Of the Sec
ond Maine offered the prayer. Private
Hastings Of the Hospital Corps was the
pianist. Sergeant Aiker Of Company G
LED the soldiers in the singing. The tent
was crowded and large number Of SOL
diers and visitors from the town stood
outside.
Saturday night there will be moving
pictures at Camp Keyes under T. NJ c.
A. auspices. the subject Of the film being
Pots and Pans Mary" Pictures are
given under the direction Of the Y. NC.
A. on Tuesday. Thursday and SATURDAY.
evenings. and a song service on Friday
evenings. The other week evenings are
reserved for entertainments.
Cha plain cochrane will hold his service
at s45 Sunday morning. Mr. Dyer. one
Of the 7. NJ. c. A. secretaries, will sneak
At 7.3o A. NJ. there will be a bible study
and discussion class; at 100 P. NJ. there
will be the usual Sunday evening song
service with a short talk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
AID RAILROAD MEN
DISABLED IN WAR

Baltimore. July &c W. Egan, general
claim agent Of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. has launched plan for the aid
Of those railroad employees who may be
permanently disabled in the war 50 that
they may be taken care of after the re-
turn to civil life. In this he has the back
Ing OF all other railroad systems and the
roads OF the country will ct as a unit
in this work
The movement IL to educate disa bled
soldiers to become self-supporting. This
work will be undertaken by a committee
Of five members representing lis Amer-
can and Canadian railways
1t is planned that all railroad empIoye.
who have enlisted or who may be drafted
shall be granted furlough until thew
are ready to return. When they report
back the positions they left will be open
to them or their company will provide
them with places which will be coneen;ai
and which will produce approximately the
same Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
IN TROUBLE AGAIN
J. D. Curtis, One of
Brunswick's Wealthy
Men, Obtained Money
Under F alse Pre-
lenses

Brunswick, Ne. July 27-James
Dwight Curtis. one of the wealthiest
young men here, was in the munich
pal court Friday. pleading guilty to
the charge Of obtaining money on false
pretenses. Recorder Willis E. Rob-
erts, who heard the case, sentenced
Curtis to pay a fine of 800 or to
serve so days in Jail. Curtis was given
until $50 y. m. to raise the money. 1t
is understood his guardian, DR.. Gill
bert NJ. Elliot. believes it for the best
interest Of the young man to serve the
sentence.
The warrant was issued several
weeks ago. on complaint of Frank c.
Dunning. with whom Curtis has been
boarding Just before the two left
for an auto trip to Massachusetts
Curtis borrowed s12. saying he had
check coming for that amount,
which he would turn over TO MIR.
Dunning. He neglected so to do but
or their arrival in. Boston disappear
ed. taking Mr.. Cummings auto with
him. This is not the first time Cur
It's has been in trouble He was sew
eral years ago arrested as a deserter
from the L. s. Army. but after being
turned over to the authorities bought
his discharge. Curtis is the princi-
Pic owner Of the largest business
block in Brunswick and also has the
income from considerable other prop
erty. He has been under guardian
ship most of the time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
WINTHROP

At the Methodist church Sunday,
July 20, the subject will be Some
Things People Are Responsible for"
The funeral Of Mrs. Abbie Cochrano
was held at the home Of her son. Fred
Cochrane, on Central street Friday
afternoon. y. r. Pearson officiated
Mrs. Cochrane was one Of large fam
lily and four brothers now survive, be-
side her children and grandchild
Miss Berle Cram of Scion is visit
ing her uncle. Clarence Rowell. and
other friends in town.
Miss jeanette Bailey returned from
Industry Thursday, where she has been
visiting her mother.
News has been received that James
A. Hamlin, the son-in- law of Mrs.
Helen Grant and principal of the high
schoo! at Old Town for 10 years, has
been elected superintendent of schools
in Dexter and Garland.
The following named who enlisted
in the Coast Artillery joined their
company in Lewiston Thursday: Neal
Whiting, Edwin Maxim, Willard Jack
son, Frank Baker, Ernest Hewitt.
Harand Morrill,. The last named en-
listed as bugler
Mrs. r. IT. Badger and daughter
Marcia and Mrs. Grace Gilkey are
passing week in Pennington. guests
of Mrs. Badgers and Miss Gilkey's
mother.
Mr.. Nellie Jennings has returned
home from Pittsfield. Mass, on ac-
count Of the illness Of her sister, Miss
Lucia Chandler.
Rev. Harry Trust expects to sever
his connection with the Congregations
church soon. The people of Winthrop
will regret having Mr.. Trust leave
town as he has made many friends
mere during his pastorate.
1t is possible that many people in
Winthrop do not understand much
about the garments the Red Cross
workers ire making. These garments
are for use in the hospitals. for sick
and wounded soldiers. and are called
surgical shirts and paiamas. the pa
Jarnas being made of outing and the
shirts Of fine b1eached sheeting. The
garments are sent to the Augusta
Chapter, Red Cross. and they send to
this branch, and this branch paws one
half the cost of the material AID fur
nishes thread. It is plain sewing and
can be done by anyone who would like
TO do their bit" towards making our
boys comfortable If they have TO go
to a hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
NO GENERAL CLASS
OF W0RKMEN TO Be
EXEMPT FROM DRAFT

| Washington. July 25.-A deluge Of
personal inquiries concerning future
steps in the army draft and of pleas
from individual concerns for exemptions
of their expert workers, drew from the
provost marshal's Office today state
ment that questions must be addressed
I TO local boards and that claims for in
dustrial exemption must go later to the
district boards.
No general class Of workmen will be
exempted, Provost Marshal General
. Crowder told the coal production com
mittee, which sought information
whether miners would be left ct their
work Appeals to the provost marshal's
Office from employers on behalf of their
workmen can accomplish nothing, it was
/ explained. as regulations promulgated
by President Wilson govern all ex-
emptions.
4 The question Of whether a man is
more useful to his country in a peace
full pursuit than in military service is a
matter TO be taken up with the dis
trict board" said an announcement,
and for that board to determine in the
: light of the circumstances surrounding
each individual case.
/ Before a man has standing before
the district board he must first be GER
, tilted to it by the local or lower board
as physically qualified for service and
must have had any discharge claim
made before the lower board decided ad-
versely to him.
He has five days after he Is certified
to the upper board in which to file claim
for discharge and five days more in
which TO file proof. All claims for ex-
enrtion or discharge, except claims for
discharge on industrial or agricultural
grounds are decided originally by the
local or lower board"
Most of the individual queries to the
provost marshal's office come from men
who are absent from their place Of reg
istration and who have been summoned
for examination. Such a man should ap-
ply in writing to the local board in the
district where he is registered and re
quest an order directing him to appear
for physical examination. and possibly
exemption or discharge claim before the
board of the district in which he is now
living This request should designate
definitely the board having jurisdiction
over the districts in which he is living;
for example Local exemption board
division No. 9, New York city"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
BRIDGE STREET BRIDGE
City Council Holds In.
formal Discussion on
Proposed New Struc-
ture

A number of interested citizens met
Friday evening at the call of the city
council to informally discuss the pro-
posed new Bridge street bridge. Mr..
Jones, the bridge engineer of the State
Highway Commission, was present and
gave a description of the concrete
structure which was recommended by
| the Highway Commission. Three piers
/ beside the abutments are proposed.
The estimated cost is $4,000 and of
. this amount the city will be called
upon to furnish IL, or $4,000. Mr..
Jones stated that the next style bridge
which would be fitted for this local
ity was steel bridge with concrete
floor Such a bridge would cost from
& to per cent. less than a. concrete
bridge and its life is 35 or 40 years. A
timber bridge would cost approximate
ly $4,000 and Mr.. Jones stated that
he thought that some trouble would
be encountered in securing State aid
for such a structure. Mr.. Jones an
swered several questions pertaining to
the construction. Among them were
the following: That the maintenance
Of any bridge is the duty of the CITY:
that the proposed bridge is 80 feet
wide and a five-foot sidewalk: that
Mr.. Jones favored a six foot walk
rather than a five: that the cost of
maintenance of a concrete structure
would be practically nothing: that
concrete structure was the only feas-
ihle structure for this locality. The
gist Of the opinion of those Present
favored a concrete bridge.
The city council will meet with the
State Highway Commission on Tues
day for a final decision
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Bad Shower Friday Afternoon

The thunder shower which occurred
at about o'clock Friday afternoon did
its share in this section quite
thoroughly. Many gardens were laid
low especially the corn and the roads
washed out. A manhole on the corner
Of Central and Water streets became
plugged letting the water overflow the
crossing to quite a depth leaving be-
hind it a quantity Of mud. A tree at
the corner of Chestnut and Second
streets lost a large limb which on its
descent broke the light and power wires
thereby causing the shoe factories to
suspend operations for a short time.
The Central Maine Power Co.'S crew
did such effective repair work that
things were in working order again
before all of the complaints had ceas-
ed coming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
MOOSE URGE CONGRESS
TO STOP SPECULATION

Plttsburg, July G.-After authorizing
the supreme council of the organization
to extend financial assistance to Deepen
dents Of members Of the Motreal lodge
who have been rendered needy because Of
the war, and selecting ST. Louis as the
place for holding the 1919 biennial con-
vention. the international gathering Of
the Loyal Order of Moose adjourned here
late today.
In resolutions Congress was urged 10
pass legislation necessary to prevent
food speculation by regulating cold stor-
age plants.
Thirty-nine members Of the Montreal
lodge have been killed in action on Euro
pean battlefelds; % have died Of wounds
and 253 are now on the firing line, 1t was
stated at the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

The shower. which struck Gardiner
shortly after o'clock Friday after
noon. though Of brief duration, was Of
considerable violence. The rain fell for
a while in torrents and the fash of the
lightning was almost inccssant. The
lightning struck a tree on Bridge street
in front of the works of the Gardiner
Granite and Marble company and passed
to the wires of the Central Maine Pow
er Co.. putting the Commonwealth Shoe
Co. and the James Walker & Son Co. out
Of commission as far as power was
concerned. for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Lawn Party at Baptist Church

The concert and lawn party given
at the First Baptist Church Thursday
evening by the Christian Endeavor
Society was a success from every
point of view. It was attended by a
large number and every part of the
program was greatly enjoyed. Mr..
Edwards was at his best. Miss Fannie
Slosberg showed a marvellous skill in
her violin selections. Both soioists
were ably accompanied by Miss Paul
inc Johnson OF Augusta. The double
quartet was accompanied by Mrs. Guy
Clark. This double quartet rendered
patriotic numbers. Readings were
given by Mrs. Mayors and Miss Stella
Boynton. These were greatly enjoy
Cd. Ice cream and cake were served
and a goodly sum realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Church Notices

First Church Of Christ. Scientist: Ser
vice at 1913; subject Of lesson-sermon
Truth; testimonial meeting at 80 =
NJ Wednesday. Reading room at the
church open b the public Wednesday
from to P. NJ. Free circulating libra
ature.
st. Andrews church, Ftttston 18th Sun.
day after Trinity: Evening prayer and
sermon at l.
Christ church 18th Sunday after Trint-
w: Holy communion, 80 Choir; morn
ing PRAYER sermon. 1870; vespcr service
and instruction AT :
south Gardiner Congregational church:
Rev. Charles Harbutt Of Portland will
preach the morning service Sunday. The
church will be closed for the month of
August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
ANNUAL MEETING
STREET CAR MEN

Portland. Me-, July with the largest
attendance in the history OF that organ
ization. the annual outing of the New
England Street Railway Association was
held here today. the program including
baseball. golf. a trip over the lines Of
the local system and a dinner at Cape
Cottage where the speakers were A. A..
Hale. chairman Of the committee, and A.
H. Ford. president Of the association.
and vice president general manager Of
the Cumberland County Light & Power
Co. A few less than 900 came for the
outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
SOLDIERS
10th Co., C. A. c., Bruns-
wick, Leaves for Fort
Preble - 5000 People
View Boys Departure

Brunswick, Ne. July 27.-People of
Brunswick and surrounding towns gave
the 10th Company. c. A. c.. rousing
send-off Friday when they left for Fort
Preble. Fully 5000 people lined Main
street and crowded the platform and
grounds at the Maine Central station.
The company left the armory escort
ed by ST. Johns band. which volunteered
its services, and several other business
men. fellow-workers and others who fell
into line. All places Of business were
closed for the hour of departure. At the
station no cheering was heard. the event
being too solemn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Two Ball Games Today

The local baseball fans will have an
opportunity Saturday to witness two
fast games The Machine Gun Co. of
Bangor and the Red Cross team of
Augusta will play the Hallowell In
dependents on the Muster Field at
Eallowell. The batteries are: Shaw
and NazeroIl for the Machine Gun Co.
Ruff and Mawexll for the Red Cross
team, while for Haliowell. Meader and
Webb will do the pitching and Chef
Haskell the fast young backstop Of
Augusta will catch. This may be the
last chance to see the soldiers play.
The first game is called at 2 P. NJ.
with one admission to both games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

Rev. Mr.. Brokenshire. former pas
tor Of the Methodist Episcopal church
ct Hallowell preached very interest
ing sermon at the NJ. E. church Sun
day afternoon. He will take charge OF
both the Mapleton and Washburn
churches for the remainder Of the
year He will preach Sunday after
noon and Thursday evening Of each
week-Mapleton letter, Pressure Isle
Star-Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

Do not forget that this is the after
noon for the Red Cross pageant at the
residence of Hon. Weston Lewis on the
River road. Pageant starts at 3
o'clock Automobiles will be at the pub
lie library at $50 to convey those de-
string TO attend. All monies received
will be devoted TO the Red Cross. This
is a woEhy object and the pageant is
sure 10 prove of much interest, hence
the attendance should be large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Birthday Party

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Kingsley, Wilder street was the scene
Of a very happy occasion Thursday
afternoon when their daughter Doro-
thy rendered a party to about IS Of her
Young friends in honor Of the 6th an
niversary of her birth. Many oeauti-
full presents were given her besides two
birthday cakes. The party was from
8 to during which time gaines were
enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

travel to and from Randolph is over It.
Most Of the travel to and from the
Maine Central and all tc the electric
road waiting room must use 1t. 1t Is the
hrst sample of Gardeners walks that
the visitor gets and It is a mighty poor
one. The length Is not great and the
expense Of a new one would not be
heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Much complaint is heard on the st

Much complaint is heard on the street
concerning the sidewalk in Depot square
from the Harrington driveway to the
bridge crossing of the Maine Central
railroad. The walk is of asphalt con-
struction and was laid many years ago.
1t has been worn rough: in many places
the rock which was used for base now
sticks above the asphalt. In other
places it has sunk so that water stands
in quite stable puddles after a rain.
This walk is extensively used. all the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
partly by issuance of treasury certih
Gates Of Indebtedness.
Much for National Army


Equipment and stores for the ma
tional army. particularly artillery, VIII
require the lions share of appropria-
lions under the administrators estl-
mates. OF the years total Of slo,7o9'-
S07, 900. the war department alone ex-
poets to spend 1864, 100000 or s5,3ls,-
100000 more than has been appropri-
ated thus far for its expenses during
the year.
The navy expects to spend s1,2Oo,'
100000, Of which s2ss.ooo, 900 remains
to be appropriated. The shipping board
whose shipbuilding projects place II
third on the list. expects to spend s7ss-
100000. of which s350,00o,o00 remains
to be appropriated.
These figures cover the cost Of the
war from July / last to June 80 next.
They do not include the money spent
prior to the first of this month.
Receipts for Year
Estimated receipts for the year were
placed by Secretary McAdoo, in trans
hitting the estimates to the House
ways and means and Senate finance
committees. at s1,333.5oO.oo0. This es-
innate of receipts did not include reve-
nues to be raised under the pending
war tax bill. estimated by administra-
ton leaders in Congress at s1.s70,670,-
COO. Revision of the bill will begin i'm
mediately to embody whatever add
tional taxation it may be deemed best
to impose as a result of the new esti-
mates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
HOWARD BARN AND
STOCK BURNED

The barn of Heman s Howard. locat-
ed on the Spears Corner road, was
struck by lightning during the shower
of Friday afternoon. Fire ensued and
the barn was totally destroyed. a pair
Of horses and a COW persisted in the
the FIRE spreading SO rapidly that
they were unable TO get the animals
out. Several tons of last seasons hay
together with a portion of this years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28

Mrs. Walter D. Davis of Newton,
Mass, who spends her summers in
Maine took dinner at Tacoma Inn
Thursday and had as her guests Miss
Tyler of Gardiner and Mrs. II. Walter
Pinkham of Boston. The party motored
over from West Gardiner