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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Hose / with the auto fire truck was
called out at $40 Tuesday morning by
still alarm which was due to the
burning out Of chimney at the Allen
building. 275 Water street. The Chin
ney was very hot and when the boys
arrived the blaze was going several feet
above the chimney top. but the use of
two chemicals put the fire out of bus
mess. In order to get at the chimney
it was necessary to break the lock of
q door in the top story so that the fire.
men could reach the roof, which they
did by way of the cupola.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

The Current Events Club will hold
it's regular meeting at 8 o'clock Friday
afternoon. Jan. 10, in the Assembly
room of the Y. M. C. A. building. Quo
tation: "a house without woman and
freight is like a body without soul and
spirit. benjamin Franklin; roll call:
helps for the HOUSEWIFE; vocal solo,
Mrs. Ralph Erskine;> paper, Home Ec-
onomics," Miss Louise Barrows; vocal
solo. Mrs. Ralph Erskine. The mem
bers of the Winthrop Club are invited,
also any club women sojourning in the
city. The home economic committee
will be the hostesses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
ADJUSTMENTS
CITY HALL, TONIGHT.

Bingham Born to Drive Dull Care
Away-RemarkabIs Record OF Amer.
ioa's Foremost Humorist.
The managers Of the Augusta Enter
tainment Course consider that the en-
gagement OF Ralph Bingham. the hum
orist, for tonight at City hall is one OF
the most notable they have made dur
ing the eight years they have been
catering to the Augusta public.
1t IS not lecture. but an evening of
song, music and story. An intellectual
diversion, inducing pleasure and de-
light. and producing mirth, merriment
and laughter.
Bingham's record is remarkable The
Victor Company in announcing the ex-
elusive engagement of Bingham for
their records, gives the following In
formation:
Born in Richmond, Va, 1870 From
1875 to 1895 famous as boy Orator Of
America" Thirty consecutive years
before public. Eight thousand appear
ances on American continent Two
thousand in Empire and keystone states.
One hundred and sixty in Philadelphia
Fifty eight in New York City. TRAY
elled 10000 miles since six years of age.
Has filled more return dates-in more
cities-than any other humorist. Has
missed but two engagements in twenty
years. Member Of Lambs Club New
York, and plays in their famous annual
| 'Gambols.' Is a member of famous
Pen and Pencil Club of Philadelphia"
| Bingham is funny because he can't
help it. He was born to drive dull care
| away. If he went into the undertaking
business he would be expelled from the
union within a week. Whatever you
miss this winter, don't fail to hear
| Bingham tonight. He may never be in
| Augusta again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

The amount of water held in the
rocks or other materials composing the
earth varies greatly, owing to many
causes. The amount absorbed depends
on the porosity Of the material. the
slope of the surface. and the size and
abundance of joint cracks. assures and
cavities. The amount of water In drift
or surface materials Is dependent to
some extent on the nature of the un.
DERIVING rock. and the amount which
finds tts way into the solid rocks = d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
OPERA HOUSE.
Wednesday Evening January 24th,
Every Good Eddian

Smartness in musical comedy will be
demonstrated at the Opera House for
one performance, on Wednesday eve.
ming, January gath, when Very Good
Eddie" with book by Philip Bartholo-
mae and Guy Bolton and music bv
Jerome Kern. and put forth bv tho
Marbury- Comstock Company. will
have its initial performance here after
a run of an entire year at the Pr,ncss.
Theatre, New York. In the cast vii,
be such well known players as Rurford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Elzear Jacques. who is receiving
treatment at the Augusta General hos
pital for injuries received on one hand
a short time ago by getting it in con-
tact with live wire while working
around a transformer, is reported to be
getting along fairly we'll. but the in
juries to the hand are very serious and
the ultimate outcome cannot as yet be
definitely stated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Alfred Reeves Of Automobile Club of
America says automobiles are giving
greater transportation service now than
entire steam railways. urban and inter-
urban electric roads of United States.
Total passenger end freight service Civ
en- ny motor vehicles is worth t1,e50.-
900. 900 annually.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

The first of the "Y" Zeppelins will
be sent UP today by L. T. Goodman in
Gardiner. at noon. and the second will
be sent up in front Of the Opera House
in this city at 1915 P. NJ. If the
weather will allow it. The car at
tached to each Of the dirigibles will
bear a pass to the circus for the finder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

pendent on the thickness Of the ovvriy-
ing surface deposits. The amount o.
water contained in the carth's crust Ito
depth Of 8 miles) has been estimated
by different writer's with widely dilRsr-
ent results. A recent estimate o sSvsn
by Fuller. Of the United Oeaass Geo
logical Survey. Department % ne In
terror. who concludes that the total
amount Of free water In the ssrth's
crust would b equivalent to . uniform
sheet over the entire surface % the
earth having a depth Of about 100 ssst.
This is but q small fraction q tn e.
innate made by other writer's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Charles Breen, who has been en-
ployed for the past few months as a
timber scaler in the vicinity of Lily
Bay, Moosehead Lake, arrived in this
city on Wednesday morning, and will
pass few days with his mother. Mrs.
II. NJ. Breen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Hon. Edward c. Moody Of York,
who was chief accountant of the
Portsmouth (Kittery) navy yard in
President Grants administration, is a
visitor in Augusta, stopping at the
Cony. "Mr. Moody is the same
genial gentleman" said an Augustan
whom l knew many years ago. He
is full of good stories and reminis-
cences,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Masquerade on skates at the Acme
Rink. Winthrop. Saturday evening,
Jan. 20 Electric cars stop at the
door. Admission and skates 25c.
Open 100 to 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

At the entertainment at City hal
this evening. the doors will be kept
closed during every selection on the
program, and late corners will be ad-
mitted and seated only between num-
bers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Court Pine Tree No. 20, Foresters of
America, will hold its regular meeting in
Golden Cross hall Thursday evening,
Jan. IS. A full attendance is desired as
the degree will be worked by the team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

The Kewpies will meet Saturday
evening with Miss Eugenia Ayers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
LOCAL NOTICE.

The biographical sketches for mem
bers OF the Maine Senate and House
of Representatives are on sale at the
State House, G. w. Quimby's Art store,
]. +. Pierce and Kennebec Journal Of
fee. jan5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
SIDNEY
LOCAL NOTICE.

Miss Doris Wyman will sing at the
dance to be held in Grange hall, Friday
night, Jan. 10. A baked bean supper
will be served at intermission. Mobiles
Orchestra.
fan18d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

J. Frank Guiou of Pressure Isle, who
had been passing a few days in this
city on business, left on Wednesday
morning for his home in Pressure Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

One Of the Wednesday callers in this
city on matters of business was Nor
man Fossett of Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

The s6s.50 plano announced by the
Downing ware rooms on the classified
page is an unusual value. should ap-
peal to beginners.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

DIR. Charlotte p. Sawyer. Osteopath
Augusta Trust Building. Tel. 924-AI.
oct10eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

F. H. Berry Of Portland was among
the business arrivals in this city on
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

In most Of the western states wo-
men are required on the boards of hos
pitfalls and asylums.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
Cured without pain

Safe, easy treatment, based
on Sc years successful prac-
tice IN Maine. Cure guaran-
tool. No operation or de-
tention from business. Free
consultation, tree lotter.
Or. c. z. FlSKE
Specialist on ID sea see II Rectuyu
~ Pleasant Av. ~ oodf >. fortlana
New osWitt iIopss, Lewiston
Sasa.days - &na. &c . p.R
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Johnny Dundee has pulled down
$4,000 in the game this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
Local Matters

Bingham at City hall, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
Prince Kar-mi and His Mysteries Of
India, Putnam and Lewis, the Italian
and the Boss, The MarIows, Sensa-
tionai Equilibrist and the Fairy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30

The service We are asking the peo-
pie to render in this matter Is a pub
lie service. It is one primarily for
the household Upon the housewife
much of the burden of the task will
fall. I join you in your appeal to
the women of the nation, whether liv-
ing in city town or country, to de-
vote their time, so far as it may be
feasible and necessary, to the per-
Torrance Of this very essential
work. Among them some will be
found who are fitted by experience to
teach others, and they will put their
knowledge whole heartedly at the
service of their neighbors.
I am sure that we may confidently
count upon the cooperation of the
editors Of the nation in disseminating
the necessary information. am
equally certain that the governors and
the food committees appointed by
them in the states in which this prob
lem Is urgent will leave nothing un-
done to attack it promptly and to as
sist in solving it..
Fraternally yours,
(signed) WOODROW WILSON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
POLICY PREMIUM.
IN COLD, ORDERS.
F RENCH COURT
Decision Rendered Adverse
to Claim Of American
Company

Paris, July S0.-The French courts
have just decided that an insurance
company whose policies read that pay
.ment Of premiums will be made in
gold is bound by that clause in spite
of altered conditions.
The complainant held q policy in an
American company which entitled him
to receive some $4,000 in gold in 1915.
The company declined to pay in gold
on the ground that the law of August
S, 1914, had established forced cur
rency in paper money.
The court ruled that the object Of
the law Of August was to insure the
free circulation of Bank of France
bills as the equivalent of gold. reliev-
ing the bank of being obliged to pay
in gold and thus the banks forced
currency must always be respected
for payments made under normal con-
ditions in France. But such consid-
erations. the court holds, do not apply
in this case. Public interest exacts
the strict observation of the obliga-
ton entered by the American COM
pany, the more so because, at the
time that payment was due, in 1916.
the United States had not brought
their valued cooperation to the Allied
powers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
STOCK MARKET
.~~~~<

New York. July 30-LwAr shares and
equipments formed the bulk of todays
early dealings. The more pro1nin-
ent issues showed gains ranging from
large fractions to a point. Steels
Baldwin Locomotive, Industrial Alco-
hol and Ohio Gas were most active,
but shipping and motors were irregu-
lar or reactionary. Railroads and
coppers retained all of their recent
sluggish tendencies.
Most gains were lost before the end
of the first hour. sales for that period
barely exceeding 100000 shares, with
greater dizziness and further reces-
sions later. United States Steel react
ed IA point to 122 SIS and other
irdustrials yielded sympathetically.
The few features of comparative
strength included Marine preferred
and Alcohol at gains of one and two
points respectively. Oils and sugars
comprised the Ivy specialties and
railroads also fell back. Bonds were
irregular but Liberty 8 LIS were lib
orally traded in at 1888 to s9.45.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
BOND ISSUES TO
PROVIDE FOR BIG
REVENUE NEEDED
Plan to Raise Half Of Bill.
lions Needed by Taxation
Is Abandoned.

Washington, July 3o--The policy
announced by President Wilson in his
war speech to Congress of meeting
war expenditures equally by taxation
and bond issues has been buried under
the demands for billions that have
piled upon Congress in the first
months of the war.
No great nation now at war even
contemplated such a plan OF meeting
the tremendous expenses of modern
warfare, nor has any great nation
ever accomplished 1t in the history
of modern civilization.
OF the nations now at war, Great
Britain is meeting the largest percent
age Of war expenditure by taxation on
the great wealth of her people. and II
Is doubtful If the United States will
attempt to levy greater taxes than
those Of Great Britain.
The Senate Committee on Finance
has agreed upon war revenue bill
which will yield for war purposes
$4,000, 100000 annually. In the face
of demands for more and more money
it reluctantly brought the amount up
to this figure; the original plan was
to raise $1,o40, 100000 annually by
war taxes.
The present demand Is for $17,-
600. 100000 for war expenditures, and
the money needed in excess of the In
come from revenues must be raised
by the sale of bonds.
! A new bond issue, probably OF $b,-
600. 1000, will bring UP the question
of interest. A rate of " per cent
was fixed for the first issue OF $1,000
100000 authorized soon after this
country entered the war, and the Lib
erty Loan of $4,000, 100000 was over
subscribed $1,000, 600. 900.
An issue of $5.000,0o0.000 coming
so soon after the first sale and at the
same rate of interest, might not be
easily digested. The rate Of interest
to be paid to sell and hold the bonds
at par will be the big problem to be
decided by the House Committee on
Ways and Means.
The Committee on Ways and Means
will be called together at once to
consider the question. Secretary
McAdoo and the leading fnanciers OF
the country will be consulted in an
effort to maintain the delicate bal
ance between the business Of the
country and the business of the gov
eminent in making war.
There will be another meeting OF
the Senate Finance Committee today
to decide upon the final draft of the
war revenue bill. Senator Simmons
hopes to be able to report the meas
ure on Wednesday and to begin de-
bate on 1t in the latter part of the
week.
The present plan is to increase the
income tax on individuals per cent,
70 < NO
cent and of the corporations per
cent, from q per cent. to per cent.
This. it is estimated, will produce
$3.50, 100000 annually, $o,o00.000 OF
1t from individuals.
A further increase in the excess
profits tax. and a further increase on
the proposed consumption taxes on
sugar, tea, coffee and cocoa will sup
ply the difference between $1.64o. 0O0,-
900 and the $4,000, 100000 which the
revised bill is expected to produce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
MANUFACTURERS TO
CANVAS SHOPS AS
DRAFT PREPARATION

By request Of manufacturers dis
tributed throughout Fairfield county,
The Fairfield County association today
is beginning a canvas which will de-
termine accurately the number of men
taken by the draft from every factory,
the class of work they do, and the
visible means for replacing them with
workers of equal cal. bre.
Completion of this census is not ex-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
IT. s.. ARMY BALLOON
!. DESTROYED BY FIRE

Terre Haute, Ind, July 30.-A Unit
ed States army balloon carrying eight
officers and men from st. Louis land
ed on a farm five miles south of this
city early today. Reports from the
farm say the men with the balloon
said they were compelled % land be-
cause Of rents in the bag. The bag
was set afire and destroyed after
landing. The remainder of the equip
ment was placed in farm wagon and
started for this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30

Beets--.4o-.5o per dog. bun,
squash-.3o-4o per 'doz. bun.
Potatoes--s1.50 per bu.
Carrots-.35-45 per doz bun.
Onions-$1.50-s1.7 per doz bun.
cabbage-$1.00-S1.25 per Dbl.
Green Beans-.75-s1.00 blu.
Wax Beans-$1.00 bu.
Blackberries-.15 per at.
Peas-$L5o-$2.oo per blu.
Lettuce-40-60 per dog.
Romaine--$1.00 per Dbl.
Endive-$1.o0 per Dbl.
Kale-S0-$1.0Q per Dbl.
Kohl Rabi--.40 per dog. bun.
Cherries-12 IL per at.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
800, 900 POUNDS
OF PEAS FOR NAVY

Washington, July 7S0-The navy de-
partment has ordered 100000
pounds of canned peas. to be deliv-
cred as needed at tentative prices Of
s1.15 to $3.50 a dozen cans, with all
orders subject to revision so that
prices may be based on cost plus a
reasonable profit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
MOTORCYCL.IST DIES
RESULT OF INJURIES

Danbury, July s0.-AlfreJ Montani,
SO. of Lake Mahopac, N T., died IN
the Danbury hospital last night from
injuries received when his motorcycle
ran into a stone wall near Lake Ma
hopac yesterday, throwing him head
first against a stone. His skull was
fractured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
DIR. RUBSCHER, NEW
SWISS MINISTER, TO.
SUCCEED DIR. RITTER

Washington, July so.-Dr. Carl r.
Hubscher, secretary of legation, has
become charge d'affaires for Switzer-
land and has taken charge Of German
interests in Washington with the de-
parture Of DR.. Paul Ritter. the retir-
ing Swiss minister, who will sail from
New York Tuesday to assume his new
post at The Hague.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30

popular comfort. The building trades
are probably affected more adverse
ly by the war than any other line Of
industry Construction materials and
labor are altogether too high to make
building operations attractive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30

pected until the draft examination is
well under TAV, but it will be used as
an immediate basis e. an appeal from
the estimated population that has been
given to the county and especially the
larger industrial cities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30

The King of Italy and the civilians
and army officials are enthused over
the report that the United States If
going to send aviators to the italian
'front.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30

If France gets 100000 airplanes
rom America, Able Theodore Moreax
avs the war will be changed over
night
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30

Shot in the back as he was trying
to escape from a detective who had
caught him shooting craps" Frank
Marley, II, of Brooklyn, was killed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
New York Stock
Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires Of
4. l. Watson & Co.. Bankers ana
Brokers. Corner Main and John Sta.
Bridgeport. Conn. Members Of New
York Stock Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30

The German submarine which ran
ashore off the French coast. near Ca
lais was not destroyed, bu. was cap
tured by a troop Of Belgian cavalry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30
WHOLESALE. PRICES
OF PRODUCE

FURNISHED by Tho Bridgeport Fruit
and Vegetable Growers Association,
Headquarters corner Wall and
Water Strcets.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-30

BOSTON STOCKS.
Boston 1880 PA NJ. Prices Reported
Over Private Wire to T. L.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-08
TOMATO PLANT
 OUGHT ID YIELD
 BUSHEL OF FRUIT
Home Gardeners Can Ob- tain Big Yield by Follow
 ing Experts Advice.

How to make your tomato plants prcducc q hushel each. instead of the &yoraac yield of peck, by means of q simple rack which you can make in a few minutes time, was described Tpceday by Y. IT, Schoffclmayer field secretary Of the Southern Alluval Land association. who is an enthusias- lie bnckvard gardener Details of his plans were given to ll. VI. Cottrc'l dt- rector of the farm development bu- roau of 1he E. NJ. C., says the Memphis News Seimitaf.
 The rack is a simple coutrlvaneo that can be made by anyone with a few stripe of wood. hammer and nails and q handsaW. Ets purpose ls to keep the fruit from trailing tho ground. as this causes il to mlldeW, T. is regarded as q much better method than tying the plant to stakes driven into the ground.
 Nr. Schoffclmayor's directions TOT the proper cultivation oi toh'a'o plants follow:
 proparatiCn of ground-lt ls well 10 snade the ground to a depth of 12 or more inches, pulvcrizing the soil and hroaI,inp np all clods Put half a hucltetful of rotted stable manure into the hole, which should be l2 lnches m diameter Now mix the manure thor ouehlv with the soil. Planting tomatoes-Either ra'Se or buv strong. vigorous plants, at leas' h inches long and with heaVV root svstem. Set the plants , 12 to lee' arart and plant them carefully m the bottom of the hole, spreading the roots apart and tampin@ down the soll' Al low only the top leaves or the plah' to show above the ground alter the he'd has been finished. Every joint on inc stem will send forth roots, thus 2ivng the plant maximum lceoili' capacity and insurine continuous and b0untiful crop thrOughoW the growing season.
 Supnlemental irrigation of tom2t0e Tomatoes. when grown in the aver age home garden, can easily he lffl
 gated with a garden hose. It Will pay I to make a small dyke around eaci l plant during a dry season ana Ill i these with water as neeoed. lhes'
 dykes can be connected with canals and the water will run from one plan
 to Inc other. The soil around tht i tomato plants must not be allowed l' form hard crust. It should be hoe'
 when dry, so as to form mulch ah'
 prevent evaporation.
 Tomato yields in an average garder
 A we'll cultivated plant should yielt { at least one bushel of tomatoes.
 must not be allowed to trail on tho
 ground. which causes the fruit to mil
 dew. Each plant should be protected
 with simple frame of wood strips