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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
BALK AT PUBLIC
UTILITY DECREE

A peculiar situation and the first Of
its kind with that class of decisions
has arisen over the recent decision Of
the Public Utilities Commission or
dering the town Of Milford to pay the
hydrant rentals alleged to be due the
Bangor Railway & Electric Co. mas
much as the town at a special town
meeting held on Aug. 81. voted not 10
accept the decree Of Utilities. The or
der provided for payment at the rate
Of s35 per hydrant, following a hearing
several weeks ago, the corporation
claiming the right to charge $50 per
year.
The town meeting is said to have
keen an animated one. NJ. A. Austin
presiding and every vote being prac-
tically unanimous and the selectmen
being instructed to withhold payment
10 the company until the rates are in
accord with those paid by the city Of
Old Town, which pays s25 per year
per hydrant.
It was stated Saturday at the Of
fee Of the Public Utilities Commits
sion. that the commission had moth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
THE FOUR-MINUTE MEN
WILL BEGIN WORK TODAY

The Maine committee of public safety
saturday sent out the following letter to
the members of the local committees in
relation to the four-rninute addresses be-
tween the reels at the moving pictures
The Four-Minute Men are to begin
campaigning the week of Sept Sd. In
Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Brunswick,
Lewiston. Portland and Waterville. Rev.
Purinton, Prof. VIM. H. Davis, Walter
n. Sawyer. Ralph B. Wilson and DR.. j.
r. Hill have been appointed branch
chairmen of the department. and have
taken up the work of securing the CO.
operation of theatres and speakers with
enthusiasm and success,
Inc idea is to give movie audiences in
all theatres Of the State chance to hear
the best-known men and speakers of their
localities, present in four minutes be-
tween reels at movie shows. information,
which comes from the Natioanl rom.
mlttee on public information at Wash
ihs'oh' Inc subject of the first campaign
why we Are Fighting and it will
De the intention of the various speakers
10 convince everyone who hears then,
that this is OUR war There seems 70
De widespread feeling that there is no
special effort needed until the Central
fo"ers show intention of landing in
america; that we are not seriously in this
war and that 1t will be over in a few
months. anyhow. These Four Minute
men are going to try to mako II cla.r
that We are not fighting solely for others
not nshting solely for ideals, but also
Tor our own national existence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
he PR0FITS,TAEN
GIVES HIS FRIEND
SOME GOOD ADVICE
Bangor Man Finds that Tanlac Helped
Him, Has Confidence In 1t.

TT was a great relief to me. and
am quite sure that it will be to you"
This remark was made by J. o. Cat
cheu Of 26s Park View avenue, Bangor,
and was addressed to a friend who
was standing with him. Mr.. Gatchell
vas in for another bottle of Tanlac
and he told one Of the most interesting
Tanlac stories told in Maine in some
time.
81 suffered for some time with Sc
we're case of stomach trouble Mr..
Gatcheu explained. You Of course
know what a bad case OF stomach
trouble is
Il was tired all the time" Mr.. Cat
cheu continued. Nothing seemed to
agree with me and most everything I
ate turned into gas and made life very
distressing for me both by day and by
night.
Il had tried many things, but was
determined not to let any possible re-
lief slip by. Tanlac was recommended
To me by friends, and I acted on their
advice and started taking it.
Now my appetite is a hundred per
cent better and my stomach feels like
a new one. Tanlac certainly has re-
lieved me. It's been boon, and moth
ing pleases me more than to be able to
tell others how l have been benefited.
It has proved a relief to me. and 1
know that II will do as much for any
one else who takes it,
Tanlac now is being specially intro
duced in Augusta at these leading
drug stores: Bowditch e. Webster:
Red Cross Ph'cy; c. B. Murphy; P. J.
Begin: Arthur Tetreault; John Cough
lin: 3. f. Getchell. Tanlac agents in
rearby towns are: Belgrade. f. H.
Mosher: Bowdoinham. Hackett Drug
Co: Clinton. J. E. Hall; Fairfield, F.
H. Neal Gardiner, c. H. Beane: Madi-
son. II. n. Haines; Mount Vernon. A.
+. Cramm; Norridgewock. Spaulding
Drug Co; Oakland. s, J. Foster; Pa
lermo. Grange store; Pittsfeld. p. II.
Berry: Roadfeld, G. w. Manter: Rich
mond W. A. Bibber; Winthrop. C. P.
Hannaford.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
Above and Below the Dam
On Augustus Water Front

A trip up and down the river front
at Augusta these days reveals the fact
that there is probably less amount
of shipping here this summer than
in several years past; also that motor
boats are few and far between. A look
about on Saturday found not a single
sailing or steam craft in the "harbor"
and it happened also that there was
not a barge of any kind at the local
wharves. Five motor boats was the
count for this class Of craft and these
were all tied up in most unpreten-
tious manner at the Augusta Yacht
club house.
For a half dozen years at least there
has not been a. September first that
anywhere from 10 to 80 launches could
not be seen tied up to their buoys in
the middle Of the river. The familiar
lines of the natty Kestrel II. the flag
ship Of the feet. are missed this sum-
mer. Likewise the general activities
of the people who used TO go down to
the sea for their weekend or vaca-
tons. About the only craft in the riv-
er that was putting up a good front
Saturday was the old club house land
ing wharf tied up to the boom half
way across, and the white caps were
breaking over the old square -rigger in
good shape.
On the east shore is a house boat
which has done yeoman service all
through the summer in keeping the
marine end up to par, and one other
motor boat could be seen in the creek
by the island This is the sum total
of the shipping news. excepting the.
overnight company Of The steamer
Islander.
Above tho Dam
The outlook above the dam is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
OPERA HOUSE
"Oaddy Iona Lees"

Daddy Long Legs" which comes TO
the Augusta Opera house on Thursday,
Sept Il. has been described by many re-
sitrers as "a comedy that breathes the
sp.i:t of youth" 1t 10 4 tender love story
tur around a quaint little Cinderella in
real life; girl whose fancy creates a
v.lid of beauty and tenderness and
but DIS 1t SO well that 1t displace, hard
realities. Judy Abbott, the whimsica.
young heroine, begins life as a founding
CIR: in an orphan asylum. Her life Of
drudgery Is lightened by vivid day
dreams in which she fancies herself a
str7ent in girls college. with plenty
OF pretty frocks to wear. happy com
panions Of her own age. money to spend.
and all the other delightful blessings thar
fall TO the fortunate girls who live in the
unknown world beyond the walls of her
asylum-home. The three big acts q,
Daddy Long Legs" tell how her dreams
come true through the reckless generosi-
ty OF modern Prince Charming. Nat
urslly. subsequent romance between
Judy and her mysterious benefactor nro-
vides the scenes OF exquisite sentimen,
that give ths play its Irresistible charm.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

II the Department of State can get
the ballots 10 the soldiers those IN ING
eeryice of the United States OUTSIDE OF
the State will be permitted TO vote oii
tire five proposed constitutional
amendments, those granting Suffrage
70 women on equal terms with men
giving the Governor and Council the
power 10 remove sheriffs who nave
been found guilty Of neglecting 10 en-
force the rrohibitory law, empowering
the legislature 20 authorize towns TO
sivide into polling districts for pur-
poses Of holding elections TO aHnenu
the military law and IN regard TO the
'apportionment Of representatives III
the event of merger between towns
and cities. which will be passed upon
bv the voters Of Maine Sept. ~.
Nine thousand ballots will be sent
out from the secretary OF state Oh
fee early this week but where the
ballots will be sent is a question, AL
last accounts the First Maine Heavy
Field Artillery and the Second In
fantrv were n Westfeld Mass, While
ttc Naval Reserves are somewhere
out in the Atlantic Ocean. The Coast
Artillcrv Corps is still in the State so
no ballots will be sent to the members
Of that branch Of the service, as
DOUBTLESS they will he permitted TO go
TO their homes to vote if they SO de-
sire.
lection four Of Article II OF the
Constitution covering the matter OF
the soldiers voting states that on the
Gay Of election a poll shall be opened
AZ every nlaca without this state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

state Librarian Henry E. Dunnacr
left Saturday afternoon for Dover
where Sunday evening he delivered
an address on Democracy and Re-
hgion" before the Patriotic Society
meeting.
Secretary of State and Mrs. Frank
W. Ball passed the holiday at their
home in Dover.
Deputy Secretary of State and Mr..
Ernest Thornton went Saturday to
Mrs Thornton's old home in Cam.
bridge for brief visit, expecting to
return on Tuesday.
Miss Ida NJ. Dunton of the secretary
OF States department. left SATURDAY.
for Bingham, where she will pass
week OF her vacation at the home OF
her sister.
Levi S. Pennell. deputy sealer of
weights and measures department of
agriculture. left Saturday for a short
visit in Portland.
John B. E. Tartre. wild yand clerk
in the treasurer of States office. left
Saturday for a few days visit at his
home in Biddeford.
Miss Ruth Redmond clerk in the
Industrial Accident Commissions Of
flee, left Saturday for Belfast where
she will pass her two-weeks vacation.
Deputy Labor Commissioner Henry
NJ. Donnelly left Saturday for Port
land on business connected with the
two strikes in that city. that by the
girls Of the Burnham Morrill, estab-
lishment and that Of the longshore-
men.
Miss Margaret Ford, stenographer IN
the office Of the secretary of State.
went Saturday to her home in Ellis
worth to pass the week lend and hol-
iday. She was accompanied by Mrs.
D. W. Cony and daughter Margaret
Of this city, who will visit Ellsworth
friends.
Representative Edgar E. Rounds has
received word from Governor Milf
ken that he and his staff will be pres
emit for the clambake planned ro~
members Of the 18th Legislature and
their families next Wednesday at
Peaks island. Beside those members
invited from the Legislature a num-
Der of city officials have been invited
to be present. There will be a pro-
gram of sports and other features
during the day.-Portland Sunday
Press.
Invitations have been received at the
Capitol from the Portland delegation to
the 18th Legislature to attend Legisia-
tive reunion and grand clam bake on
Wednesday. Sept. 5. at Peaks Island.
Portland harbor. where a right royal good
time is promised all who attend. and that
viii undoubtedly be a large number
The State House force of workers
will this morning resume work on the
old hours the departments closing at
8 o'clock in the afternoon instead. OF
at o'clock, the much appreciated
hour through the month OF August 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
Government Aid for ,Vo=
cational Training in Maine

nestle science and home making may -.
ceive aid to the extent Of 5000 in addition
to other State aid. 1t is expected Sae
arrangements will be made in one or two
cities so that part time schools Tor en-
ployed workers over fourteen years or
age may be established.
Evening schools offering approved
coruses strictly supplemental to the day
labor of the pupils may receive special
aid 1t is expected also to arrange
courses in one or more cities 80 that
special instruction in the high school
may be given those boys who desire
training for the trades and industries. In
order that these plans may be carried out
to best advantage the active cooperation
of the communities affected VIII be neces-
sary and a brief survey of State condi-
tons along these lines will be made at
once with the idea Of placing the funds
where they will contribute most to the
welfare of our people"
In addition to the purposes already
mentioned we shall also provide for the
training of teachers of agriculture. home
economics and trade subjects through our
normal schools and at the University OF
Maine. This work Is already being car
ried out to a considerable extent but some
notifications in the courses to make them
more strictly vocational will need to be
made Field agents of the State depart
ment Of education will now be able to
devote, much more time to the supervision
and direction of teachers of these sub
jects than has hitherto been possible"
I'm short Maine will now get its first
real taste of school work along vocational
lines although we have for several years
been doing little of 1t and considerable
more that is closely allied to it. Maine
is not what would be called a highly in
dustrialized state but nevertheless there
are splendid opportunities for such work
In the schools Of certain localities and the
smith-Hughes act opens the way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

, buster one than that below and hi,
week will see a genuine launchi,,
when a crew of men will send over
board the big scow used for plac,,,
flashboards on the dam. and which h.s
been out of commission for some t,,,s
while it was given general oyerhan,
ing. The kennebec has been q push.
for the local lumbermen and the "a
Gals who look after the dam, and A..
that has kept them guessing mos, =.
the time.
Tremendous cloudbursts on ,h,..
consecutive occasions have sent ~
water up to freshet pitch this seasn,
the first rush of each CARRYING ava
the fashboards on the dam. necessi.
tating several days work each ,;r.
The lumber necessary to be used 10,
been no small item.
At the gate house on the west ala.
Of the dam has been stationed a sna,
ial guardian since the outbreak of ~,
war. whose work II is to keen a..
touch with conditions on the dam .,s
thereabouts. People going across N.
kennehec bridge at night have M.
ticed the big beams of light travar,,.
across the river at stated tnterr.Is
These come from big 300-candle now,
searchlights which are stationed
each side of the river They baro
capacity of 600 candle power hut w.
light used at present projects the SIM.
light over radius of 1000 fee. 49,
does the work efficiently, The search
lights are IS inches in diameter r,,s
heavy glass fronts made I'D I, +.,,-
sections, and they will pick I'm , 49,.
or an object on the railroad bridso *.
low very clearly. The extreme 49,,
OF the dam which they are caring 70,
is 100 feet. 'or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

support to all existing agricultural agen-
cies such as extension committees
oranges, farmers unions, milk producers
associations, etc, and should therefore
receive the enthusiastic support of all
people interested in the prosperity of the
AGRICULTURAL industry and the welfare OF
the rural life of kennebec COUNT. IL
can undertake any piece of work for the
development or improvement Of farming
After the talk the meeting was thrown
open to a frank expression OF. OPINION
questions freely asked and 1t was the
opinion of those present that some such
an organization should be started. All
those present pledged their active sup
port.
It was voted to have county commit
tee composed Of one man from each town
appointed to assist in planning and organ
izing the Farm Bureau as it is called.
The following temporary officers were
elected: Chairman z. w. Blackwell who
lives in the town of Winslow ana "hose
postoffice is waterville. He is very much
In agricultural extension WORK
the development Of the county ana thor-
ouph,v believes in a county organization.
Clarence B. Washburn, Litchfield, was
e,ected Temporary secretary. Mr.. Wash
burn is master Of the Litchf1eld Grange
and expressed himself in no uncertain
terms in favor Of such a county organiza-
ton.
From among those present the follow
ing men were named to represent 'he''
towns on the county committee: Alploh'
Everett Tilton; Benton, Lester Ames'
Chelsea, John Barney; China, Lawrence
crommett; Farningdale, W. j. Goodrlch'
Manchester Alton Pope; Oakland, Chas'
Wheeler: Readfeld, Luther Russell; Sid
new. Row Bacon .vassalboro. f. Q.
Brown; Wayne, NJ. NJ. Soule; WINDSOR
Harry Merrill: Winslow, z. W. Towle;
Winthrop, D. C. Clement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

|. Few people, unless they have followed
closely the trend of educational develop
ment during the past year, realize now
important a step was taken by Congress
last winter when it passed the Smith
Hughes bill providing Federal aid for vo-
cational educa tion," says Glenn w.
Starkey deputy state superintendent OF
public schools, who has just returned
from Washington. where he has been at
tending a conference of State school ON
GERS and members Of State boards OF vo-
cational education with the members OF
the federal board.
This act was approved February q.
1917 continued Mr.. Starkey, land It's
provisions were promptly accepted by the
Maine Legisla ture as was required In or
der that the benefits Of the appropriation
might be secured for the current year.
On account of the fact that we have only
comparatively small population and a
corresp ondingly small State valuation we
shall be able to get not over $4,000 this
year from the national government but
gradual increase will be granted so that
in ten years from now we should receive
some $4,000 annually, or nearly the
amount Of our Nesent state appropria-
ton for industr1 education"
Even with this $4,000 we shall be able.
by experimenting the amount by State
funds available for. the purpose to make
good beginning While absolutely defin-
lite plans have not vet been formulated
because the requirements of the. federal
board have only just been made known,
yet the program will probably include
State director Of agricultural education
in secondary schools under public control,
extension work closely allied with the
courses in these schools and special aid
in the payment of salaries of teachers OF
agriculture in a few schools where these
courses can be specialized most advan-
tageously and where the greatest amount
of community cooperation will be given.
High school courses in vocational do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

Girl" Priscilla Dean and Eddie Polo
in "The Gray Ghost" Victor Comedy,
Nestor Comedy. Good Show. Good
Orchestra. Best Of Treatment
In this weeks instalment of The Gray
Ghost there is enough action to please
the most exacting of film fans, and Eddie
Polo is commencing to get in his me
work For the benefit OF his numerous
admirers, and he has many by the ap-
plause which greets his appearance on
the screen, following is short synopsis
of his life which may not come amiss at
this time. Eddie Polo. born in Italy, at
at seven he was an accomplished acrobat
and high-diver. For II years he was
with the biggest circuses in the world.
He astonished Paris by dropping from
an aeroplane which was circling the Eiffel
Tower, depending on a parachute to
break his fall. He holds a record of
swimming under water for 325 feet. A
splendid horsen1an and formidable fight
er. Some reputation, what?
Our feature picture, THE Flashlight
Girl" with Dorothy Phillips in the title
role. is an interesting story with most
of the plot laid in the mountains, and is
woven around a Photographic camera
and fashlight. The scenery is beauti-
full. and the whole idea Of the picture
is very cleverly put together and sure
to please. Two good comedies are also
on the program and we think II looks
like a very acceptable offering. Our aim
it to please our patrons and you will be
assured Of the most courteous treatment
Come as early as you like and stay as
long as you please. We are glad 70 see
you and hope you'll come again.
Don't forget we have two full shows
this evening.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
ENJOY A WEEKS TRIP
THROUGH AROOSTOOK

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel E. Foster re-
turned Friday evening from week S
automobile trip through Aroostook
county, which was very enjoyable, even
though the rain could not resist the
temptation to descend in torrents at
times. just as it does in this section.
They left last Monday morning and
passed that night at Mattawamkeag
Tuesday night al Pressure Isle; We'd
nesday night at Houlton; Thursday
night at Lincoln: and Friday night at
home, having been as far as Caribou.
One piece of advice is to make the
trip by the way of Springfield, avoid
ing the celebrated Molunkus swamp,
where the road, flies and mosquitoes
are said to be the worst in the world.
They were greatly pleased Nth
Aroostook county and its people, being
used finely, and admired the splendid
homes Of the prosperous farmers. They
took in the Houlton fair, where the
people turned out in great numbers in
spite of the rain.
One Of the objects of the trip was to
ascertain al first hand the potato stu
alton. Mr.. Foster states that he didn't
see a piece of potatoes after leaving
Newport but what showed rust. The
Aroostook farmers are still spraying,
believing that if the stalks can be kept
clean the tubers will grow and ripen.
The yield is expected to be cut down
from the first estimates, made accord
ing to the acreage, by some 20 to %
per cent, but the farmers are expect
ing that prices will make I'D for the
decrease.
The trip covered about 0o-miles
and was thoroughly enjoyable, but af-
ter all, Mr.. and Mrs. Foster are con-
tented to remain residents Of AUGUSTA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

Miss Ruth Runnells of Pittsfeld and
Clyde H. Lyon of Sidney were united
in marriage at 6 o'clock SATURDAY. eve
ming in this city The ceremony was
performed by Rev. A. Francis Walch
pastor OF the Universalist church,
and took place at the parsonage.
The bride has been a teacher IN
the public schools of Pittsfeld Mr.
Lyon is in the employ of his cousin,
Harry w. Lyon of this city. On their
Ieturn from a wedding trip Mr. and
Mrs. Lyon will reside on Child street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

A uniform rarely seen on Augusta
streets is that of the United States
Marine Corps. Consequently when
Clinton Moore. former Augusta boy,
came to the city Saturday in the nat
" and picturesque attire Of this
branch of the service he was the OBJ
iect of lots Of attention from others
besides his MANY old friends who were
pleased with the unexpected oppor-
tunity to shake his hand. He wore a
tris dark blue coat with trimmings Of
red, trousers Of a lighter shade Of
blue. and a stiff vizored cap much sf-
ter the style OF that worn by the
West Point Cadets He saws the life
of marine is very much to his Xix
ing. He is stationed al the Brooklyn
navy yard and is making a BRIEF Visit
at Lake Cobbosseecontee as the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene z. Davis Of
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

Haying is in progress on the State
land in front of the State House on
the east side of State street. The nay
is not of the best appearance, the fine
quality which has in the past been so
noticeable being decidedly missing,
owing no doubt to the fact that the
grounds through the large amount of
water drained upon it had become
more OF a swamp than a hay field
Then again. the weather has been for
the past week anything but good hay
ing condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

was an innovation but is believed to
have been benefirial in its results,
putting everyone in better condition
to care for the ever-increasing bus
mess in every department.
Adjutant General George Mel.
Fresson and Major Charles E. Davis
left on the Sunday night train fer
Westfeld. Mass, where they will pass
Monday with the soldiers from Maine
They expect to return on tonight S
train, being in the Office Tuesday.