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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-03

BONNEY, w. L., Bowdoinham. Age
so. Born in Turner. Republican. Was
a member of the House in 1915. Has
been a member of the School Board of
Bowdoinham and has been principal of
high schools at Patten, Fort Fairfield
and Skowhegan. Since 1902 representa-
tive of the American Book Company.
Married. Educated at Hebron Academy
and Colby College, class of '92. Mem
Der of Masonic body. Kora Temple, and
Society of Mayflower Descendants.
BOWMAN, VERNON c., Detroit Up. o.
Pittsfield. r. F. d. Age As. Born IN
Detroit. Republican. Has been Super
intendent of schools. Farmer. Educat-
ed in Maine Central Institute and Bry-
ant & STATIONS business college, Bos-
ton. Married. Member of and for two
years Master Of Pittsfeld Grange. Mem
Der of Somerset Lodge 145. X. of P.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-03

CHAPLIN, JOSEPH F., South Port
land. Republican. Methodist, farmer
and mechanic, married; age SIS. Born
in Bridgton: educated in the schools of
Cape Elizabeth. Selectman, assessor
and overseer of the poor town of South
Portland, 1S96-97. Assessor of city of
South Portland, 1906-10. Collector and
treasurer, 1911-13. From 1878 to 1909
worked in ice business as engineer, me-
chanic and superintendent. Mason. K.
Of p, I. o. o. F., and Rebekah. Always
a Republican. Member of the House
in 1915.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-03

COFFIN, GEORGE p, Freeport Age
AZ. Born in Freeport. Always a Re
publican. Member of the House in 1915
Has been selectman. town auditor and
chairman of the school board of Free
port Farmer. Universalist. Educated
in Freeport High School and at bust
ness college. Married. Past Master
Freeport Lodge, F. & A. NJ, member of
the Odd Fellows and Grange. From
1895 to 1899 was associate editor of
Turf, Farm and Home, and from 1899
was editor of Eastern Poultryman.
Life member American Poultry Asso-
citation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-03

COLE AARON B.. Eliot. Age 40.
Born in Eliot. Republican. Member of
the Senate in 1913 and in 1915 Has
been superintendent of schools in Eliot.
President of the Eliot & Kittery Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. Lawyer. Metho-
dist Educated at Maine Wesleyan Sem
mary. Kents Hill, and Boston Univer-
sity. Married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-03

BROWN. FRANK IRVING, So. Port
land l41 Pine St.) Age Sc. Born in
Bethel Republican. Physician. Con-
gregationalist. Educated in Goulds
Academy. Bowdoin College (class Of 'S5)
and Medical School (class Of '91). Mar
ried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-03

BARNES, CHARLES P. Houlton.
''rh IN Houlton, Oct. ~. 1869. Repub-
|.'dh' superintendent of schools at
'f"ay' lsOo-10; County Attorney Ok
lord County. 19O5-O9: Assistant Attor-
Iney General for Maine, 19O9-1O. Supt.
enooi Committee. Houlton: Trustee
,oulton Public Library. Lawyer. Bap-
|is' Educated in the common schools
u Houlton. Kicker Classical Institute.
soioy "a. B. 's2). "a. M. '93). Read
"a" with Judge Joseph w. Symonds.
|,of'land Admitted oxford County Bar,
Nay. 1900. Married. .H
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
Montana Spiritualists
Close Their Convention

Butte, July 24.-The following Off
GERS of the Montana State Spiritual
list society were elected at the annual
convention, which is being held in the
Pythian castle on South Main street:
President. Mrs. +. Park of Three
Forks; vice president, c. r. Cooper of
Billings; secretary. Mr.. Knight of Mis-.
soula; treasurer Mr.. Harvey OF Butte;
trustees, Mrs. Edith Ham of Butte.
George Thorn of Three Forks Mrs.
Nisley of Missoula, Mr.. Cooper OF Bill
lings and Charles Cook of Willow
Creek.
The convention opened on Sunday.
The principal address was made by
the retiring president. DR.. NJ. T..
Pruett. who is now the missionary for
the United States. Brief talks We're
made by w. H. Roberts of Butte, w.
II. Thorn Of Three Forks, c. +. Cooper
of Billings and Charles Cook Of Will
low Creek.
Reports made yesterday by the state
officers showed substantial gains made
in all parts of the state. Prayers were
offered for the speedy termination OF
the war. The convention closed last
night, although several of the dele
gates will remain in the city for a
few days.
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well as to stricken Poland ana devas-
tated Serbia?
Effect Every Man.

This is a task great enough to ap-
peal not only to the patriotism but to
the imagination and compassion Of
every man VINO mas within him spark
Of devotion to principle and to human
ity. There is not one Of us. I take 1t.
who as a child has not read stories of
the great and good men of ages past
and been thrilled with the desire to
emulate them and rise above the SNUG
and commonplace. above the level Of
all hoped that some time il might fall
to our lot to achieve something that
would make us the spiritual kindred
of the great minds and souls of other
days. Now our chance has come The
greatest crusade the world has ever
| seen, the greatest cause for which a
| free people ever drew the sword, calls
| We have entered this crusade with
| hands as clean and hearts as pure as
| ever we're those Of knight of old going
forth to search for tho Holy Grail
Your opportunity and mine has come
to do something eternally worth while
| to make some sacrifice for high,
kspiritual ends. Let us each do, his
OF the Significance of what we do for
this Is an opportunity for service to
the cause of human freedom the like
of which may never come to us again =
In his room at the Florence hotel
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
SCHOOL TAX LEVY NINE
AND 0NE-AALF MILLS
Nearly $4,000 Made Avail
able for Maintenance Of
City Schools.
VALUATION INCREASED
No Action Taken Concern
ing Consolidation of Dis
tricts Nos. | and 70.

The tax levy for school district No.
l for the fiscal year ending August
81. 1918, was fixed at nine and one
half mills per dollar by the board Of
trustees at a meeting held a. the
Roosevelt school last night. Although
the levy is the same as for the fiscal
year ending next month"; the board will
have approximately $4,000 more made
available on account of the increase
in valuation OF taxable property with
in the district.
The board also gave Superintend-
ent Williams authority to employ
teachers to fill any vacancies that
may occur in the near future;
Granted Miss F. Cheney's applica-
ton for years leave of absence;
Voted to ask recompensation for the
tuition of the school children from dis
trict No. % attending the city schools;
Tabled the matter of consolidating
the Target Range school with district
No. /;
Decided to purchase a Ford runa-
bout for the use of the superintend-
ent:
Deferred consideration of two teach
ers' applications after a heated dis
cussion concerning their qualifica-
lions.
Nine and one.haf Mills.
The decision to adopt levy of nine
and one-half mills per dollar, in spite
of the increased valuation of taxable
property within the district, amounts
practically to an increase in the taxa
ton. In the opinion of some of the
members of the board. who favored a
levy OF eight or eight and one-half
mills.
Last year the valuation Of taxable
property within the district was given
at $7.296,O00, a total of $6S being
raised through a nine and half mill
levy. This year the valuation has in
creased to $9,156,6OO, and 5000 will
be raised through the levy fixed by
the school board. making an increase
OF $4,000 over the sum available dur
ing the fiscal year ending next month.
Seven and three quarters mills of
the levy will be devoted to maintain
ing the school system and furnishing
additions to the educational facilities
of the district. One and three quar-
ters mills will be used to provide a
sinking fund to pay accruing interest
on the school bonds and to redeem
the bonds sold by the district.
Approximately $4,000 will be OBJ
tanned from the state funds, this be-
ing an increase of $4,000 over last
years apportionment. The increase
was caused by the increase in valua-
ton of property within the state. AL
together $13l,OOO will be available for
the maintenance OF the school system
within district No. during the com
ing fiscal year. sufficient to amply
provide for the imminent needs OF
the district. according to the trustees
Target Range District.
The board decided to table the mat.
ter Of consolidating district No. %
known as the Target Range district
with district No. l. for some time. The
majority of the citizens of the district
are in favor of the consolidation. 1t Is
said. The children from the distric,
are at present attending the city
schools. ..
The board also tabled the applica
tions of Mrs. Viola Anderson and Mrs
G. Ford for the time being, when on,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
Rush for Notaries Expected
When c all for Draft Comes
EXEMPTION CAUSES
BRIEFLY OUTLINED

Four hundred nincty.four men
will soon be called from MissOula
county by the local draft board for
examination.
You will be exempted IL, you are
An ordained minister of religion.
An officer, legislative, executive.
or judicial. of the state or United
States.
A student who was preparing for
the ministry on May Is. 1917.
A member of the United States
military or naval service.
A subject OF Germany.
A resident alien, not having first
papers.
Claims for exemption may be made
IL you are
A county or municipal officer.
A custom house clerk.
A United States mail employee
An employee OF armory. naval
yard or arsenal.
A licensed pilot.
"A mariner employed at the pres
ent time on a ship.
A married man with wife or child
dependent.
Supporting widowed mother.
Supporting aged or infirm par
cnts.
Father of a motherless child un-
der 16 years.
Brother of an orphan child under
Is years.
Member Of organized religious
sect before May IL. 1917. which for
bades its members from partici-
pating In war.
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member of the board protested en-
phatically against the employment of
any married women as members of the
teaching corps. Other members ex-
pressed themselves in favor of Civ
ing the applicants an opportunity pro-
viding they displayed the necessary
qualifications for employment.
Miss Anne Ratterman returned a
contract under the terms of which she
was to become acting principal Of the
Hawthorne school. Miss Ratterman de-
clined to accep the responsibilities OF
the position of superintendent without
being accorded the full title, author
ity and salary, 1t is said.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
City Commission Votes to
Take Up Utility Com
pany's New Offer.
SAVING is ASSURED
Officials Say Missoula Will
Cut $l,7O8.89 Annually
Off Bill.

A three year contract with the Mis-
soula Light & Water company for
street lighting will be signed by the
city Of Missoula as the result of a de-
cision reached at the regular meeting
of the commission yesterday morning.
The contract will be applicable to
service after July I. 1917. 1t will, city
officials say. mean n reduction OF
$1.1OS.SO in the cost of the service.
The bid Of the company was sub
mitted in March. It offered service at
the present rate N72 a year for each
all-night lamp and $50 for each lamp
turned off after a. M but promised
a five per cent discount on a two-year
under a three year contract. iester-
day the company offered further dis
count of 2H per cent.
This contract 1t Is declared. will
mean u reduction Of $l.10S.S0 a year
or Il total reduction OF $5.l26.40 for the
three year period. 1t applies to the
special lighting districts as well as tc
the general lights Of the city. In ef-
feet. officials say. 1t gives tho city the
benefit of tx per cent discount from
July l, 1916. eight months before Tho
bids We're asked for.
The city council also ordered tina,
street light service be resumed at tn,
corner of Keith and IIilda avenues.
by action of the council the new
park near Keith and Hilda avenues i.
officially named Bonner park. TIL,
action was taken at the request Of tn.
| South Missoula Land company, donor.
of the land for the park.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25

yesterday MIR. Vrooman declared that
the crop outlook for Montana was not
very good this year and that he be-
lieved that the government would fur
nish funds to help the farmers over the
winter and furnish seed for them next
year.
I'm my trip through the west was
astounded at the vast amount Of adj
ditional acreage that has been put
under cultivation this year." said Mr.
Vrooman. Although Montana is snf
fering from the lack of rain. the in
creased acreage will probably bring
the average crop up to the normal
yearly output.
'In other states in the west condi-
tons look bright for Il bumper crop
and the next problem for the govern
, ment will be the supervision Of the
| harvesting and marketing of this big
| crop. In some sections l noted that
| the farmers We're not in a position to
handle the increased yield and in this
| respect II will be up to the govern
mcnt to aid them.
Mr.. Vrooman labeled the men who
are making a mcrcenary proposition
out of the misfortune of the farmers.
as unloyal and unpatriotic persons who
are nothing more than allies of the
/ German government He declared that
this was not time for the business or
| financial man to think Of the money
and to hamper the farmer by fore
! closing of mortgages.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25

\ woman's idea of religion is to
have kindly thoughts of her rival.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
Men Seeking Exemption
Must File Affidavits With
County Board.

With the calling of the first list of
men for physical examinations ex-
pected within few days, a large NUM-
Der Of notaries public will probably
be busy in Missoula because Of the
rule stating that affidavits will have
to be filed by those men claiming ex
emption.
In some cases from three to five
affidavits will be required by men who
claim exemptions and all these affi-
davits will have to be sworn to before
notary public to make them valid.
The causes for exemption and the
grounds upon which claims can be
made have been listed above. AL
though u person has exemptions ex-
cuses or wants to file claims for ex-
emptions he must report to the local
board for physical examination If his
name Is called.
Claims for exemptions can be filed
in behalf of a person by someone else
and the claims will be treated in the
same manner as though they were
filed by the person for whom the ex-
emption Is asked.
Notice that a claim for exemption is
going to be filed must be made with
the local board within seven days after
the board has issued a call for selected
men.
Filing of affidavits proving the claim
must be made within 10 days after the
claim Is filed. Blank affidavits will
be furnished by the board and these
must be properly accomplished within
the limit Of the specified time.
No argument will be required by
the board except in n limited number
OF cases. The board will act solely
upon the affidavits filed.
The claims will be decided upon
within three days by the board and II
the claim is allowed the hoard will
issue a certificate Of exemption or dis
charge. This certificate may be re.
called at any time. Temporary Ger.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25

Paris Meeting to Discuss POI
litical and Military Status.

Paris. July 24.-The conference Of
members of the entente concerned
with the military and political situa-
ton in the Balkans will be begun
here tomorrow. Premier Lloyd George,
Foreign Secretary Balfour and General
Sir William Robertson. chief Of tho
imperial staff at army headquarters.
are here from England. and Baron
Sonnino. foreign minister; General
Cadorna, commander in chief, and
others have come from Italy. France
will be represented strongly. Russia
and the smaller allies will also be rep.
resented.
a conference Of naval authorities
also will be held. Vice Admiral sims.
commander OF the American naval
forces in the war zone has arrived
for this meeting.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
Ready 70 Protest.

Washington. July 2i.--Serbia and
Rumania are preparing to protest
against the present plan of the allies
of allowing them only consultative
powers at the forthcoming general
allies conference in Paris on the Bal
kan situation. They will insist Wig
orously. it was learned today on be-
ing admitted as full members, espec
cially since the subject discussed Is
so vital to them.
Greece has been invited to attend
in consultative status, but has not
yet indicated her attitude. The Unit
ed States declined some time ago to
take part because officials did not
deem the questions Of immediate in
terest to this country. France. Italy.
Russia and England are the four main
powers in the conference. IT. Is I'M
derstood here the conference will dis
cuss the feasibility OF an allied adj
vance OF the Macedonian front now
that the allies rear has been secured
by the entry Of Greece into the war.
In a diplomatic way. 1t will attempt to
harmonize conflicting interests be-
tween italy, Greece and Serbia.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
Victory Sure.

Victory Sure.
Victory is as sure as tomorrow's
Sun-the only question is how soon
our triumph shall come For. as I
have said. this is a food war now
and We have the food In this war of
liberation we hold the trump, and
when it is played it will be seen to
be bread card. l think we are all
glad that we are in this war with no
bitterness in our hearts for the people
Of any nation, that our quarrel is with
caste and a principle, rather than
with a people, and that the flood of
corn and wheat with which we shall
win this war is q positive, rather than
n negative force. like to think that
we are engaged in this great food
production campaign not merely with
a view to feeding ourselves, our armies
and the armies of our allies but with
a view to feeding ultimately the starv-
ing millions Of the central powers.
Would 1t not be a fine thing, a thing
as typically American as the marks
| manship Of our naval gunners. if, after
the war, we were to furnish bread to
| Prussia. and Bavaria. and Austria. as
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25

tiflcntes may be issued and after the
set time the certificate win become
void.
Appeals can be made to the district
board but they must be made within
10 days after the list of exemptions or
acceptances are published or an
nounced by the local board. Forms for
appeals will be given by the local
board.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
VROOMAN PLEADS FOR
FOOD CONSERVATION

Continued r! ON Page One)
that appropriation meant that at one
stroke the United States of America
had underwritten victory!
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
FORD HEADS MOOSE,

Pittsburgh. Pa. July o4.-John NJ.
Ford OF Philadelphia was elected SUI
prcme dictator OF the Supreme Lodge,
Loyal Order of Moose at an executive
session Of the International convention
of the order here TO-DAY
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
KILLED IN ACTION.

ottawa, July 24.-Roy Bloom, Spo-
kane. was killed in action, according
to the casualty list OF the Canadian
overseas forces issued tonight.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
BILL FOR ALIEN DRAFT.

Washington. July pa bill to re-
turn aliens OF draft age to the home
countries Is being drawn by Chair
man Webb Of the house judiciary COM
mittee
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-25
FIRE UNDER CONTROL.

Helena, july 2i.--F'orest fires about
Clara. Mont. in the Jefferson national
forest. were brought under control to-
day. About 2iO acres We're burned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27

strength is being gathered IN thc leg
islature for the resolution OF Lleu'en
ant Colonel Frederick A. Wells, oil inc
23d Regiment, of Brooklyn, calling ior
legislative investigation OF the Ma,
tjonal Guard of this state CoIonel
Wells expresses the belief that the
guard is in excellent condition, out
that because Of the criticisms directed
against il by regular army omcers the
people are entitled to know whe.ne.
they arc justified or not. lie says INA.
no has the promise of a large hummer
of Assemblymen and several Sen"'o' D
10 s,tpport the measure.
Whom the resolution was introduces
in the Assembly Speaker Sweet an
nounced his opposition TO 1t on the
ground that it was not demanded by
tbe neople. Colonel Wells declares
that he can show that there IS strong
sentiment Tor such resolution M
which case he believed the Speaker WIN
Withdraw his opposition. He intends
10 make hard fight for the measure,
which is now in the hands of the ways
and Means Committee.
Colonel Wells says that II IL IS no'
renorted within the next two weeks ne
Iii move for a discharge of the cont
r,ittee. in which case the controverst
would be thrashed out on the moor o'
the Assembly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27
Regrets His Point of View
in Rebuke to Maryland
Organization
CRITICISM OF GUARD
NOT "OFF HAND"
Body Entitled to Thanks
of All Who Hold Safety
of Nation Dear

The executive committee of the Amer
lean Defence Sociesy sent a lette. to
President Wilson yesterday declaring
that the peril Of the militia system
of national defence appeared TO be
such as TO entitle the Maryland De
fence organization, which called ~ 70
the Presidents attention, to the thanks
"of al Americans who hold dear the
honor and safety of our country.
1--WE cannot but regret the letteI
continues, "the point OF view taken Dy
you as reported in the press when you
call the criticism Of the militia onered
by the Maryland League for Natlonai
Defence an 'offhand condemnation
Desiring to sec every fair chance gwen
10 the movement in behalf OF universal
military service in this country we
respectfully beg leave TO call your
attention to the authoritative military
history written by Major General
Emory Upton, entitled The Military
Policy of the United States ms
hook. now used as text book for
cadets in the United States Military
Academy, condemned in unsparlhg
terms. as long ago as the reconstrue-
ton aays. our reliance upon the VOL
unteer militia system, pointing out the
enormous cost in life Of any depen %
dence upon an unframed militia SOL
dicry." -,
our military policy, or, as many
would affirm, our want oil IT, mas NO"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27
Adiutant General Would
Call Troops Army
and Not militia"
COL. WELLS TO FIGHT
FOR INVESTIGATION
Wants State to Determine
if Regular Army Critics
Are Justified


Albany, Jan. %. A plan for national
universal military training and federal
zation Of the National Guard is being
worked out by National Guard officers
Of this state under the direction Of Ad-
jutant General Louis W. Stotesbury.
Tho programme, il is understood, will
be explained in detail and strongly rec
commended i'm General Stotesbury's
forthcoming annual report Il practi--
cally comedies with the ideas Of Elihu
Root. a. expressed last night before
the National Security League in Wash
ington.
The principal features, it was learned
to-day, will be these:
Gradual but complete liberalization
OF the state militia.
Placing the National Guard under the
army instead Of the military section OF
the United States Constitution, where
10 was left by the Hay defence act re-
Gently enacted by Congress.
Making the organized state troops