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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11

bellboys and women to meet the rush.
In order to accommodate its patrons
che house in the Back Bay district OPP
ened the main dining room and es-
tablished a help-yourself service. I'M
der the direction of Mr.. Walsh. Mr..
Hermann. Thomas McNulty of Balti-
more and others. Downing white aprons
the latter passed rolls and coffee. the
principal morning meal in Boston no.
tells today. and smilingly returned
thanks. for tips which were dropped
into mite boxes for the fresh air fund
To add to the holiday spirit of the oc-
casion. McNulty and Hermann cover
cd their shoulders with the Elks colors
end were applauded by the women as
they moved about with pitchers and
trays.
Resolutions endorsing President
Wilson's stand in the war with Ger
many were adopted amid great cheer
ing by the order. The undivided sup
port of the organization, composed of
nearly half a million members. was
pledged to the President in whatever
course might be necessary to uphold
the honor of tine nation. The resolu-
lions We're presented by James l.. Nc
Govern, collector of the port Of New
London, Conn, and adopted unani-
mously.
The patriotic resolution read:
Whereas the Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order Of Elks, dedicated to the
principles of American liberty and the
defence of the flag. has witnessed with
raptures Of pride and admiration the
trin off 81
Wilson to preserve peace with nation al
honor, and then. in the extremity of
war forced upon us, to answer the chal-
lenge with supreme courage and heroic
spirit and a nobility of purpose that
have filled the great American hearts
with unconquerable determination to
lmmortallZe once again the conquest
and glory Of American arms.
therefore be it resolved, by this
grand lodge in annual convention as
sembled, and representing upon its
rolls Of membership 474 500 of the flow
er and chivalry of American manhood
that having already responded to the
call and enlisted individ, Nlly and as
subordinate lodges to exemplify by
practical achievement the cherished
ideals Of our brotherhood, we now COL
lectively as grand lodge. renew to the
President of the United States, our
unqualified approval and endorsement
Of all that he has so superblv done to
preserve peace and afterwards to de-
clare war when war was forced upon
him: and. standing side by side and
shoulder to SHOULDER with him in this
hour Of trial and crisis we pledge to
President Wilson and his administra-
ton for the love Of country and for the
vindication and triumph Of those in
spring principles upon which our gov
eminent was founded: for the better
ment Of human kind and the enjoy
ment Of personal freedom everywhere
and forever. and finally as our precious
privilege and to our last limit, the very
best that we have to offer in service at
the front and in recourse and fealty at
home. today and always"
The convention also endorsed the
conservation of foodstuffs as outlined
by Herbert Hoover
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Boston, July 10.-The election of
Fred c. Harper Of Lynchburg, Va. as
grand exalted ruler, the unanimous
choice Of Atlantic City, n. j., as the
1918 convention city and the adoption
of the 474,690 members of the order
to President Wilson in this time of
trouble" were the chief matters dis
posed Of at today's session Of the grand
lodge at the annual convention of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks.
Mr.. Harper secured 1903 votes
against 305 polled for John ". Steven
son of Fulton. y. Y. Congressman
Thomas E. Riley Of Meridcn, Conn
was elected grand exalted leading
knight, securing 1866 votes against 1873
given Henry J. Jennings of Bridgeport
Conn. The third contest-that for the
Office of grand trustee-was settled be-
fore the polling began by the with
drawal of W. w. Mountain of Flint.
Mich, and William Conklin of Engle-
wood. y. J., and Patrick Powers was
elected without opposition
Other officers chosen were: Frank
j. Spriggs of st. Paul, grand esteem
ed lecturing knight; Edward l.. Chap
man of Great Bend, Kas., grand inner
guard; Judge James NJ. Stanley, Oak
land, Calf, grand esteemed loyal
knight; Charles A. White of Chicago,
grand treasurer, and Fred Robinson Of
Dubuque. IA, grand secretary.
1t was announced tonight that at
tomorrow's session Of the grand lodge
hn cctA tol.
Years been preparing a new ritual will
make its report. A special commits
sion appointed to devise the best meth
Cd of war relief work will also report,
While the 1880 delegates to the
grand lodge session We're transacting
their business, thousands of other Elks
and their friends made automobile
trips to Lexington and Concord To-
night the visitors attended a masoue
in the Harvard stadium. During the
intermission at this performance the
uniformed corps Of Elks Of Denver.
Colo. gave an exhibition drill, and at
the conclusion, this years grand exalt-
cd ruler Edward Rightor of New Or
leans, proposed the III o'clock toast"
of the Elks. The great stadium was
In darkness and special lighting eff
iects in the air above together with a
patriotic musical program were ar
ranged in connection with the tribute
to dead members. The visit to the
masque-the proceeds of which are to
be given to the American Red Cross
was arranged in place of the annual
parade spectacular feature Of other
conventions. which was called off be-
cause Of the war.
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GERMAN SHIP THEFTs
Cause Order to Remove All VAL
ued Articles.

New York, July 10.-On orders receiv.
ed from Washington early today. secret
service agents removed all articles of
intrinsic value from the seized German
steamships in this port and nIacad
.hem IN store rooms at the customs
mousse The order. it was said, was is
sued following the discovery that a
portrait of Abraham Lincoln that for
years had hung at the head of the
grand companionway of the liner Pros
ident Lincoln. had been, stolen. About
$4,000 worth of paintings alone were
removed from the Vaterland, it was
said. in addition to silverware and
other articles. including several bus,s
of Emperor William Of GERMANY
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"Prices," always an item Of i'm
portsnce 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
student-and 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 u success Of it-and Of her
home management-if her INTER-
EST in the task never lapses. or
course she studies the ads.
So much Of the income Of each
home is spent in the stores that
they play . big part In MAX
ing. Some stores serve so we'll
that all stores must try to keep
pace. Some stores advertise 80
informingly and helpfully that all
stores aim to reach tho same mark.
The woman who studies tho ads
would find nothing but amusement
in a 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 q
woman would properly appraise
the service offered to her by tho
competing stores.
Even a small shopping errand
may justify a little preliminary
study of the ads. To secure the
right thing instead OF tho wrong
one-even in small matters--is
worth while.
The most attractive VALUES
offered in the stores today are ADJ
vERTISED In this newspaper.
That 10 why these ads are IMPOR.
TANT TO YOU.
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SOMERVILLE

George Cooper returned Saturday
from Friendship, where he has been
the guest Of friends for the past week
Q. NJ. Crummett is putting an addi-
ton on his barn.
Elwood Cooper and friend Of Togus
were Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Cooper.
Delbert Taylor OF Brooks is a guest
CT friends and relatives in town.
Horace Moore and Mr.. Belden Of
Washington were callers Saturday at
Osgoodi Moore's.
Several from this town attended
meeting at Brown Town Sunday.
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BARK SUNK
Crew of the Hildegard Told to
Row for Lives

London, July 10.-The American
barkentine Hildegard 1922 tons) has
been sunk; the crew has landed unin-
jured. The Hildeeard was bound from
Havre for st. Thomas. West Indies,
and was attacked this morning while
becalmed. The submarine fired six
shots without hitting the vessel; then
the crew of ten American citizens
took to the boat. The submarine ap-
preached and towed the boat back to
the Hildegard which she sunk with
bombs. The Germans told the Ameri-
cans to row for their lives, as they
were about to attack another Ameri-
can vessel which was expected along
shortly.
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AT MARE ISLAND
Strict Censorship to Stop
Discussion
Department Of Justice Investi-
gates as Well as Navy

Vallejo. Cal. July 1o.-Military law
and strict censorship We're in force to-
day at the Mare Island navy yard. as
the result of an explosion of a black
powder magazine there yesterday with
a loss of six lives and injuries to 81
persons. Federal investigators Of the
department Of Justice have begun an
investigation into the cause Of the ex-
plosion Independent Of that being con-
Quoted by navy officials. Strict orders
forbid all officers, enlisted men and
government employees TO discuss the
explosion or any attendant occur
rences, and marines have been ordered
to fire on anyone seen attempting to
land or trespass.
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MISSION RETURN
Work in Russia About
Completed
No Official Announcement of
Stop in Japan

Washington, July 10.-Amer1ca's
commission to Russia. headed by Elihu
Root. virtually has completed its work
n the new democracy and soon will
start for home.
administration officials expressed the
greatest satisfaction today over what
has been accomplished by the mission
toward steadying tho hand Of Russia s
provisional government by timely adj
vice and assurances Of support from
tho United States.
II has been reported that on the re-
turn trip the mission will stop in Japan
FOR an official call. but there has been
no announcement on the subject
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WHITEFIELD

Mrs. Nellie CLANCY Ware of Dor
chester, Mass, is visiting her brother,
Bert CLANCY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy, CLANCY and Mrs
Thuza CLANCY made trip to Boston
by auto last week. returning Wednes-
gay.
Miss Mae Whoelan Of Revere, Mass,
who has been stopping at Hardy
COMBS, returned Monday.
c. A. Stetson Of Boston, who was
the guest of o. j. Weeks over Sunday,
returned to Boston Monday by auto.
accompanied byOraldo Bond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
OVERSEAS CLUB
Lord Northcliffe Ap-
peals to N. Y.
400 Branches Composed of 160,-
900 Young Britishers

New York. July Interpretations with
the United States to win the war by the
60 branches Of the Overseas Club in
America was urged by Lord Northclif1e.
rresiden. OF the club and head Of the
British commissions here. In an address
today to members OF the New York
branch. The club Is composed of British
men and women. there being 10000 mem
bers. OF whom 1900 young men, Lord
Northclre said. have Joined the armies
IN Europe.
Every man Of military age must oner
himself. whether single or married. Tor
service, he declared.
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OPPOSE CHANCELLOR
Action Follows Prominent Gen.
trist's Trip to Vienna

Zurich. July 1o.-Six influential repre-
sentatives Of the Centrist party in Ger
many went to Vienna last week. where
they conferred with leading members Of
the Austrian aristocracy. Immediately
after their return, according to a sum-
mary Of the German political situation Is
sued from here. friends of-Mathias Err
berger, the clerical leader in the Reich
stag. began strong opposition to Chan
cellor Won Bethmann-Hollwes. S.multa-
neously the south German national liber-
al newspapers abandoned their pan-Ger-
man policy and energetcally demanded
democratic reforms
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GEORGE SMALL FIRMS
Refusal of Shipbuilders' Demand
May Cause Investigation

New York. July lo.-A federal inves-
tigation Of the shIpbuilding strike,
which has been in progress here for the
past week. may be requested. accord
ing to Roland D. Mahany. federal me-
diator, who in statement declared
that an attempt is being made by some
Of the larger shipbuilding firms to
coerce smaller concerns to refuse the
mems demands Of $3.50 day. IF this
is So said Mr. Mahany. land such tao.
tics are employed or persisted in to the
stoppaee or impeding of shipbuilding in
these plants a federal Investigation
may result.
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''SPY CRAZE"
Possesses Administra-
ton Says Mann :.
Republican Leader Says We
Should Not Be Scared

Washington, July 1o.--Republican
Leader Mann declared in the House to-
day that hysteria and spy craze" pos
sess the administration. He was speak
ing in opposition to a section of the
trading with the enemy bill designed to
permit the President to designate alien
enemies.
The departments have gone crazy"
he said. They see a German spy on
every house-top and street corner. We
have to carry on this war. but that is
no reason why we should be scared to
death"
silence by the House.
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ESSEN PLANT DAMAGE
Dutch Workmen Laid off Tell Of
Vast Damage

Amsteld dam, July 1o.-Les Nouvelles
of Maestr!cht. Holland. reports that
Dutch vorkmen who were laid off at
TIE krupp works on account OF the de-
s'tuction OF buildings in the recent
French air raid, assert that quarter
a. Tie Essen plant was destroyed. The
Material damage is placed at millions
e francs and it is said that 100 en-
rryos were killed and hundreds Of
,'Hrrs, including As prisoners. wound
ID.
ore and possibly two French air.
i,aUes dropped bombs on Essen last
Trdov The official German report OF
Tie raid said only two bomb holes were
.a.ri
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EVACUATION OF JAN|NA
First to Be Discussed Between
Italy and Greece

Washington. July 1o.-One of the
first questions to be discussed between
Italy and Greece in the negotiations
planned TO promote better understand
Ink between the two countries, is the
cvacuaticn OF Janina. the Greek city
recently occupied by Italian troops. ac-
ecrding TO an announcement today by
the Italian embassy. 1t was said also
that the allies plan probably is to leave
tic defence of Greek territory outside
- Saloniki TO the Greek army as soon
as the Greek forces can be reorganiz-
-
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II INNINGS TO VICTORY
BY YANKEES TUESDAY

st. Louis, July lost. Louis and
New York battled II innings today, a
single by Baker in the 18th driving in
Packinpaugh with the winning run for
the visitors. The score was to 5. Won
derful fielding shut off several runs.
In the 14th with men on first and sec
ond and one out, Aragon hit a hot
liner toward left but Austin leaped
into the air, speared the bali with his
left hand and touched second for a
double play. In the 18th. after Marsans
had singled and Sotheron sacrificed.
Shotton hit a low line drive to center.
but as Marsans was about to score
Hendrix raced in. made shoestring
catch and doubled Marsans off second.
Score:
New York
oooo2 10000 2-7-le.2
St. Louis
10000 $4,000 0 0 o-5-15-4
Batteries-Fischer. Love. Caldwell
and Alexander. Nunamaker; Plank.
Wright. Koob. sotheron and SEVERED.
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FRENCH LINER
SUNK JUNE 80

Paris. July 10.-The French liner
Caledonien was sunk by a mine or tor
pedo in the Mediterranean June 80,
according to an announcement issued
last night by the ministry Of marine.
Fifty-one persons were lost and $50
were saved.
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OAKLAND

DR.. and Mrs. H. A. Moody have re-
turned to their home in Rumford after
attending the family reunion at the
home Of Mr. Moody's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Moody of Goodwin. Conn.
Master Greeley Pierce is the guest Of
Clayton Hall, Coburn 10, at Mr.. Hall s
cottage on East pond. for severy days
Mrs. Ostie Allen of North Arson is
the guest Of her cousin, Mrs. Charles
Dusty of Main street, for several days.
Mrs David Miller and daughter Bea-
North Jay after visiting Mrs, Millers
daughter, Mrs. V. Merle Jones. for the
past ten days.
Mrs Alice Blake. Miss Katherine AL
len, Mrs A. II. Oliver, Mrs. Sargent
Mrs. George Winnegar, Mrs. Winifred
Palmer and Mrs. Lizzie Fields enjoyed
a picnic dinner given at the home Of
Mrs David Fields Of Sidney. The
party was conveyed to and from Sidney
in the auto of Mrs, George Winnegar.
Miss Floy Sawtele. who is employed
in Augusta, is passing her two weeks
vacation at the home Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs S. F. Sawtelle of Alpine
street
Elnor Cunningham has returned to her
home after a visit in Manchester
Friends Of Miss Elizabeth Lufkin will
be pleased to learn that Miss Lufkin.
who has recently been operated upon for
appendicitis. has completely recovered
from the operation.
Col. William Aver is In Machias and
Rockland on business.
Mrs. B. O. York and daughter Mary
were visiting relatives in Augusta and
Gardiner yesterday
Mrs. Henry Longe and daughter irene
leave tomorrow for an extended visit with
friends and relatives in Higheate. VT
The Ladies Aid OF the Free Baptist
church meets this afternoon at go o'clock
at the home Of Mrs. Eta Pullen on the
waterville roads.
Rev. G. B. Cornish or Richmond Is the
guest Of Rev. Earle r. Stoves for short
time.
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EAST POND ROAD-Ervin c. Pal
r1er made business trip to Skowhegan
Saturday.
Mrs. E. j. Young was a business
caller in Oakland, Saturday.
There are eight guests at present at
the Rocky Shore camps.
Mrs. Rose Loro Of Orono, has begun
her duties as cook. at Rocky Shore
camps.
Will Rowe passed the weekend at
Erwin Palmer's.
W. E. Rowe Is working for Charles
Sturtevant Of Ten Lots.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles King were at
Charles Roberts, Sunday.
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Building Enduring Friendships

In a time of uncertain prices for commodtes-such
time the prcsen-the live merchant his opportun
ity for service.
He makes VALUE-GIVING the one big aim and pur.
pose in his service to his atrons another merchant,
in pursuit of usual profits boosts prices he holds them
mark permitting but the margin of persale
profits He sells greater volume of goods. His aggre.
gate profits satisfactory-and in every sale made he
has rendered service to the customer has wen friend
ship which will not quickly vanish.
The far-seeing merchant finds in of uncertain
prices his greatest prestige winning opportunity To make
the of this he must make his advertising more force.
full than beforemust "get his story to all the
people every day!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11

Riscer Wade last Tuesday stepped
the new flag staff on Morse High
school grounds at Bath. The STAN IS
% feet long and was purchased oy
funds donated by pupils and alumni Oh
The school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11

The annual Field day Of the Odd
Ladies' of Maine will be held at Frost
park. Lisbon Falls. on Wednesday.
Julv Is. There will be a picnic din
uer and outdoor sports. together with
an entertainment in the hall In the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11

The Caledonien was vessel Of
414O gross tons, built in 1882 and
owned by the Messageries Marines of
Paris.
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Virginia Lawyer Heads
Elks Of United States

Fred C. Harper of Lynchburg E e Ct e Grand
Exalted Ruler of Benevolent n d Protective
Order of Elks-To Meet Next at Atlantic City
Former B y State Governor and Other No
tables Serve as "Strikebreakers' at Hotels n
Place of Walters Patriotic Resolution
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attempt to show how submarine ruth.
lessness is helping the land campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11

1917 the tive
knowledge Of readers
developed Advertisements
The
appreciation than before
merchants people
who ito andpr Of
advertising salesl
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ALBION

Mr.. aud Mrs. Alfred Rancourt an
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-03
News Of Eldora.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora. Nov. 3.-Judge and Mrs. c..
e. Albrook, who have been In Eldcra
for number OF weeks visiting their
daughter. Mrs. w. J. Murray, and with
friends. left Friday for their home In
San Diego, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Albrook
were long residents Of Hardin county,
but find the milder winters of the west
!r1-- cr-n~nh,~ - 49, I.-l---'-
what impaired health.
A girl was born Friday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Pierce. who have been in
Eldora for some weeks. Mr.. Pierce be-
ing employed on the paving work.
The marriage Friday evening in the
Methodist Episcopal church of Ben H.
Walker and Miss Marie Boylan was
witnessed by 150 relatives and friends
Of the contracting parties. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Earl
A. Roadman. pastor. Mr.. Walker for
the past two years has been county
agricultural agent for Hardin county.
The bride Is the daughter OF County
Auditor Calvin Boylan. and Is a young
lady Of culture and refinement. The
church was appropriately decorated
for the occasion, the double ring cere-
mony being used. The young people
will go to housekeeping in a cottage
prepared by the groom for his bride.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-03
!. NINE LOST ON FINLAND.
Two Members Of Naval Grew and Two
Enlisted Men Among Victims,

Two M smbsrs Of Naval Grew and Two
Enlisted Men Among Victims
"A French Atlantic Seaport. Nov. b..
The American transport, Finland. is in
dry dock here. The vessel received
such slight damages from the German
torpedo which recently struck her that
1t will not be long before she puts to
sea again. The torpedo struck coal
bunker, which lessened the effect OF
the explosion.
Among those on board the Finland
were several survivors Of the crew
Of the transport Antilles, which was
torpedoed and sunk some time ago.
Those injured on board the Finland
I are In q hospital here.
The torpedoing Of the Finland in the
war zone four days ago resulted in the
death OF two members of the naval
armed guard, two army enlisted men
> yanusivt . the snip YclviIian crew.
third naval seaman is missing.
The casualty list as made public late
yesterday follows: e
Members OF the naval crew-James
w. Henry, seaman, second class. dead.
next or kin Rose Henry, Harrison, N. J.
Newton r. Head, seaman, dead, next
of Kin not given. Home address
I sCtevelad, Ga.
Porter Hilton. sesman, second class.
sntissing: mother, Mrs Lizzie Hilton,
ssTOccoa, Ga
b Army Private Lester Hickey, tnfan-
~, drcwned; father. Thomas Hickey,
t4a North RaciAe aveAue Chicago; III.