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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24
Divorce Proceedings at Calais

On complaint Of Morris Feldman,
tailor at Calais, Abram Segal. a junk
dealer. was before the municipal court
at Calais Tuesday, charged with
statutory offense with Mrs. Feldman,
last November Mrs. Feldman is now
in Boston, from which city Segal re-
turned a few days ago. Segal was
held for the grand jury at the Octo-
Der term and committed in default of
5000 bail. Segal has begun divorce
proceedings against his wife. They
have two children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24

generally any peace moves by unau-
thorized persons and of condemning
in particular the present Socialist agi-
tation, regarded since it's inception as
inspired by Germany.
; The U. S. Delegates
The American delegates to the con-
ference authorized to represent the Am
erican Socialist party, over the protest
of some Of it's foremost members. are
Victor l.. Berger, of Milwaukee and
Morris Hillquit, and Algernon Lee of
New York. They were selected by the
party's executive committee after a
notable group of Socialists, headed by
Charles Edward Russell and William
Walling, had condemned the movement
in joint statement as the most dam
gerous of all the Kaiser's plots"
OF German Origin
The same statement denounced Hill
quit and Lee. who are Socialist writer's,
as radically pro-German. Berger, a ma
tive of AustriaHungary. has been ed
itor of several German language news
papers in Milwaukee,. American diplo-
matte agents abroad have kept a close
watch on the Socialist movement and
their reports are understood to show
clearly that the plan for conference at
Stockholm had it's origin in Germany
and has met with the active encourage
ment of the German government. Pass
ports already have been granted to
German delegates who will keep at the
front of the negotiations the slogan of
no annexations," interpreted here as a
cardinal feature of Germanys program
for a truce to further consolidate a
great central European empire.
Russian Socialists also have selected
delegates to the meeting as a result, It
is believed here, of German influence.
The Socialist party of Great Britain
has refused to send representatives to
Stockholm.
Against Peace Move
Officials made it clear tonight that
their decision should be regarded rather
as disapproval Of the peace move than
as a reflection upon sincerity Of Social
lists in this country. 1t was emphasized
that great danger might result If unau-
thorZed persons attempted at present to
negotiate regarding peace with foreign
agents who appear in reality the instru-
ments of a cleverly directed German war
move.
The so-called Logan act. under which
Secretary Lansing pointed out that such
attempts can be punished, was passed by
Congress in 1899, after DR.. George Logan,
members of the Society of Friends and
a leader in Pennsylvania politics, had
Of 4
tuted mission calculated to close the wild
ening breach between the American and
French governments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24

The suggested Petroleum Pool is now
an accomplished fact in England, and
under Government auspices the lead
petroleum com panies have arranged to
pool thier distributing facilities in that
country and the tonnage employed in
bringing supplies to the United King
dom. This will release men for the
army and effect economy in various di-
rectionS-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24

the minority enjoying such attempts
at "snappiness."
This evening the company will pre-
sent "Poussee." Mr.. Flaherty and
Miss Stoning will present a dancing
speciality, and the Masons sisters will
again be featured. Joe Taylor will ap-
pear in leading comedy role and Ed
die Cunningham will give solo num-
bers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24

ihlrty-eight college boys from
Corneil University have arrived 10
r ncrk in Bath shipyard this summer
ihey have at Cornell the same sys-
WIN OF credits as has Bowdoin 10
uiose enlisting for the summer until
SURGE term in the fall commences
.u, TO obtain such credits the IN
.rm must be employed in full. at
"orS In shipy ards or upon the farms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24
PORTLAND BOND SALES
Canvass by Houses Nets Total
of $4,000

Portland Me. May 23-The 81 pono
statesmen who have been making WV
days house to house canvass IN the
city for the federal war loan reported
AT a dinner tonight that they had re-
ceived 991 subscriptions. totalllns 9l'''-
600 The canvass will be continued TO-
morrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24
Bankruptcy Proeeedinqs

Ernest L. Edwards Of Middleboro,
Mass, who has been in business as a
machinist in Newfleld, filed yolun-
tary petition in bankruptcy in the Dis
trict court at Portland Tuesday with
liabilities Of $10,s00 and assets Of 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24
KERENSKY ON
TOUR OF FRONT

patrograd May 23.-Vta LONDON
May 24--War Minister kerensky mas
started by special train today on MS
tour Of inspection of all the m!htary
fronts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24
John Prescott Of Calais

John Prescott, aged Sc years, died
Tuesday at Calais. He was one Of the
best known, most highly respected and
wealthy residents. a retired lumber
man and real estate owner. He was
the last surviving charter member of
Alley lodge, F. and A. M. A widow
survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24

The Board of Education has given
the use Of a strip of land on the Lin
coin school building lot for garden plots,
which affords a fine opportunity for
the cultivation Of vegetables. The strip
is on the north side of the school
building lot and is about 300 feet in
length by IS feet in depth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24
B. e A. to Curtail Service

In accordance with the request of the
government, the Bangor and Aroos-
took Railroad will soon issue a new
schedule Of service, curtailing the
number Of trairs, and as far as pos
si5le, eliminating extra and excursion
trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS

n. w. Brown has purchased the Oh
liver Fillmore Cos. drilling machine
and is now ready for work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24

Through error 1T was announced
that the Rebekah Aid would meet
with Mrs. Elida Reid, 50 Water street,
Halloween. on May Gath, but the date
should have read Thursday, May 31st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24

which 1t is estimated Will be productive OF
s66, goo, 900 additional revenue.
Second Class Mail
An unsuccessful effort also was made
to eliminate the committees second
class mail matter rate section which
would increase on next March from the
present fiat rate of one cent a pound to
a graduated scale ranging from one and
one-half cents a pound in the first zone
to six cents pound in the eighth. Two
other graduated scales with further in
creases in rates would go into effect on
next July and Nov. respectively. The
vote sustaining the committee was 25e to
49,
Mr.. Kitchin voluntarily struck from the
bill the proposed 5 per cent. tax on ad-
vertising. 1t had been left in the meas
ure for use in case Of defeat Of the Sec
ond class mail matter proposal to carry
the amendment to tax advertising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24
Building Enduring Friendships

In a time of uncertain for commodities-such a
time the present-the live merchant his opportun
ty for service.
He makes VALUE-GIVING the one big aim and pur.
pose his service to his patrons another merchant,
in pursuit of usual profits boosts prices he holds them
mark permitting but the margin of per-sale
profits. He sells greater volume of goods. His aggre
gate profits satisactoryand in every sale made he
has rendered service the customer has won friend
ship which will not quickly vanish.
The far-seeing merchant finds, in era of uncertain
prices his greatest prestige winning opportunity make
the most of this he must make his advertising more force
full than beore-must get his story to all the
people every day!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24
PEACE MOVE BLOCKED

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24
TAX BILL PASSED
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Second Class Mail

which it is estimated will be productive of
sG6 OOO, 900 additional revenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24

business 1917
sire buyhs the knowledge
which developed advertisements
while finds appreciation than before
q
Of their
made to order" for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-24

camp, the shacks for the Guardsmen
who are coming are not finished. The
mess shacks are last years, still to be
painted and to have board sides, win
dews and screens put in, but service
able. The wash houses, with their hot
and cold showers and up-to-date tot
let's, are not finished.
mo plomb," the French Canadian
carpenters say, though the officers have
been telegraphing to New York and to
Albany and Springfield for plumbers.
So galvanized iron pals and tin ba-
sins, on shelves against the outside of
the shacks, are the only conveniences
at present.
1t is not the most comfortable thing
in the world to turn out on these chilly
mornings, and to wash and shave in
cold water, in the raw breeze, with no
better mirror than one Of these field
metal affairs that give such weird ideas
of the human face.
But the candidates for shoulder
straps are taking this, as they are TAX
ing the long days work, with fine
spirit. It will last only few days
more. anyway. just as--we hope-the
unsatisfactory mess will soon be i'm
proved.
Every Hour Laid Out
A days work at Plattsburg was al
ways strenuous. Students in former
camps found that they were not here
for picnic purposes. but this year the
desperateness Of the hurry has resulted
in a course much sitter than anything
that went before.
Every hour of everyday is laid out on
a printed schedule, and 1t is insisted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Cullman High School
 Defeats St. Bernard

\ Cullman, October 20.-( Special ) St. Bernard college was defeated by the Cullman High school in the first game of the season played on the local grid- iron, by the score of 1s to o. The coll legians, although completely out weighed, fought fierceiy. but the four game experience of their heavier oppo- ncnts told considerably against them. One bright feature of the game was . 60-yard run for touchdown by Rollo., fullback of the Cul1man High school, after an interrupted forward pass. The playing of Capt Murphy at quarter, J. Garcia at end and the work of Half- backs McAuley and Nation and Full- back Berberovich and G. Berberovich at center featured the game fof the college boys. Summary:
 Cullman High ........ o 0 7--13 St. Bernard ............ o O. o
 Line up: cullman--J. Burkhart, e.; Thomas, lg.; Patrick. rg.; Rollo, full-s back; c. Burkhart. r.t.; Ernsberger, l.e.; Williamson. re-; Bieker. In: Sapp. r.h,; Owens a.; Hieber It.
 St. Bernard-G. Berberovich. e.; L. Bickley, r.g.; H. Bickley. lg. Hollock, Tt; J. Rloomberg It; Garcia. Le.; Burkes. re; McAuley. l.h.; Nation. r,h.: L. Berberovich. fullback; Capt Mur- phy, q.
 ley: E. Bloomberg for Burkes.
 Touchdowns: Rollo. Hieber.
 Goals: Rollo.
 Umpire; Foster (Transylvania); rs- fierce: Longwen (Pennsylvania).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
SPECTACULAR PLAY
 OF SAHARA SETTING
 ON ITS FIFTH TOUR
@The Garden of Allah" booked at Jef- ferson Tuesday and Wednesday,
 October 30 and 31

On Tuesday and Wednesday, October sa and s1, at the Jefferson, for limited engagement of two days. comes "The Garden of Allah" on its fifth annual tour and it will be the same gorgeous and majestic production detailing the adven- lures of the Trappist monk among scenic spiendors of northern Africa and then Into the heart of the desolate Sa- hara desert.
 The play was dramatized from the famous novel of Robert Kitchens by him- self and Mary Anderson de Navarro.
 The nine scenes of this spectacular production are beautiful in a rare meas ire and realistic in the portrayal of the life and customs of oriental mystics aoundings.
 Sarah Truax heads the company as Domini Enfilden, and Is fascinatingly adapted to the role of the saddened woman seeking solace amid the desert wastes, and loving with wife's ardor and sacrifice the broken-vowed monk Of the Trappists. William Jeffrey gives q masterful and artistic portrayal of Boris Androvsky. the monk, who de- serts his monastery to walk out and meet the strange things of the world, and his expression never fails of appre citation, while Howard Gould's interpre- tation of the role of Count Anteoni is a masterpiece.
 Others in the cast of principals are Traddeus Gray. Albert Andruss, James Mason, Leo de Valery. Pearl Gray and the Abbott family of five. The company of 100 also includes Arabs, Armenians aud Africans, together with five camels, seven horses, six donkeys. eight goats, pigeons etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
M'KINLEY DOLLARS
 ARE ON SALE HERE
Jaffe Jewelry Company is Handling Gold Coins Designed as Memo
 rial to the President

The Jaffe Jewelry company Is handling the William Mckinley memorial gold dol- lars in Birmingham. and they are being sold without profit in order that the pros ceeds may be devoted to the erection of the Mckinley memorial building at Niles, O.. the martyred Presidents hirthpiace
 Sometime ago Congress authorized the ,coining of 100000 Mckinley gold dollars of special design. after which the dies were destroyed and no more will be made. These coins were struck especially for the purpose of raising the memorial building fund and to provide suitable souvenir to those who loved and admired this great President.
 They have been fashioned into orna- mental jewelry of all sorts noth for man and women. and as there will be no more of the issue. they will become more and more valuable as the years go by.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
"REDEMPT|O AT THE STRAND TODAY Evelyn Nesbit and Son in Beautiful Photoplay-To
 Close Today

Probably no girl or woman in the world has received the amount of news paper publicity given Evelyn Nesbit since the day of her teens, and that. sort of publicity which does not always cast the best impression upon readers, for they form an opinion and are ever ready to condemn or praise. and think in Miss Nesbit's case she has been con demned. for very fe wsek to analyze two sides of story.'' said "Zit' of the New York formal.
 Redemption. as produced at the George Cohan theatre last night is a re- demption for Evelyn Nesbit I defy any living soul to see this picture and re- frain from getting a lump in their throat and keep the eyes from watering. even If they do not cry. It Is unbelievable that vaudeville dancing artist. as Miss Nesbit has been, with her partner, Jack Clifford, could throw herself into the hands of Julius Steger, the director of motion pictures. and have him turn her out to be one of the greatest dramatic actresses on the screen today.
 Redemption is based on the life of Evelyn Nesbit but is worked in so cleverly and so beautifully that one would hardly realize 1t is her life. The picture brings in her little son, Russell Thaw. and her husband. Jack Clifford, for moment. and although there is a suggestion of the Stanford White Harry Thaw affair, there is only a passing glance which works into one of the most powerful dramatic stories that has been told on the screen. People who have read and read the life of Evelyn Nesbit, and have formed their opinion, will change 1t for the benefit of Miss Nes- bit after they see this marvellous, gi- gantic. stupendous production called Re demption.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
GERALDINE FAIRFAX
 ' AT STRAND THEATRE
Famous Star in Her Great est Success, 'SThe Woman
 God Forgot

Geraldine Farrar in her newest and biggest success, "The Woman God Forgot" will be seen at the Strand theater tomorrow and will continue until Friday. This marvellous produc- tion is the most pretentious of the many successes in which Miss Farrar has starred and is pronounced the sen sation of the hour. The theme of the story dealing with the ancient Aztec lends itself to the spectacular and some of the scenes are strikingly beau tiful. Miss Farrar is particularly well cast in the part of the daughter of Montezuma, which offers many oppor- tunities for display of her remarkable talent. The management of the Strand gives the production their unqualified indorsement.
 In the photoplay, Miss Farrar takes the part of Tezca. daughter of Monte yuma. the ancient Aztec chieftain. The action opens with her playing in the beautiful palace garden with her hand maidens, where she Is approached by Guatemoco. her cousin, who asks her hand in marriage. She repulses him,
 
 greatly angered with his daughter. Before he has opportunity to upbraid her. information Is given him that the Conquistadores have invaded his coun- try. Taloc, high priest, resolves to sacrifice maiden to propitiate the gods and selects Tezca's favorite slave. The emperor's daughter resolves to save the girl.
 Meantime the Spaniards have ad- vanced to the interior and are ap- preaching Montezumas court. Tezca sees Captain Alvarado, Spaniard, and becomes enamored of him, and saves him from her fathers fighters. Cortez approaches the castle and Is admitted at the instance of the daughter of the emperor. He kills her father, and the, Spaniards loot the palace. In despair, the girl flees to the sacrificial altar and is about to kill herself, when Cap. tain Alvarado arrives and prevents the deed. The place Is attacked by Span iards. and the girl leaves. She is later found by the captain and the play ends happily with the two embracing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

the mirthful and melodlous musical com edy that scored so instantaneously m New York last winter. This up-to-the- minute combine of joyous humor. femi- nine beauty and fascinating melodies IS the joint product of Guy Bolton. + c. Wodehouse and Jerome Kern. a distin- guished trio who have collaborated in contriving the greatest musical comedy successes of the period. Have a Heart is red letter event in local amusements and will crowd the theatre to capacity. so timely applications for reservations should not be neglected.
 An early booking at the Jefferson is Klaw & Erlanger's greatest musical comedy triumph. Miss Springtime,' with company of 75 people. headed by Frank Mcintyre. Joe Barnett, George Leon Moore, Harrison Brockbank, Frank Doane, Hattie Burks and Mae Hennessy and the magnificent Urban stage set tings, exact in every detail as shown during the all-season's run of the piece at the New Amsterdam theatre, New York, last year. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Tuneful Musical Comedy Here Three Days Begin ming Thursday-Hichens'
 Play Next Week

'sThe Beauty Shop" tuneful and merry musical comedy from the pens of Charming Pollock, Rennold Wolf and Charles J. Gebest, the first two gentlemen having contributed the book and lyrics, while the latter supplied the brilliant musical score, will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre for three days, beginning Thursday, mat inee Saturday.
 It will be remembered that these three gentlemen also were responsible for The Red Widow" and My Best Girl" two musical comedies that, like ''The Beauty Shop" played long sue cessful runs in New York. Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago.
 The present play centers around one Dr, Arbutus Budd, beauty specialist and first aid to the fair sex operating an elaborate parlor in Fifth avenue. New York, when not otherwise en- gagged in standing off an arrogant army of insistent creditors. Of course. this in Itself is enough for one to imagine the many complications that might arise.
 The book is just bubbling over with bright and witty dialogue and the composer has written a score that is at once popular and catchy there be- ing no less than 20 distinct song hits.
 The company, which numbers 6G people, includes many names and faces well known in musical comedy and vaudeville, while the chorus contains score or more pretty girls, a num- Der of whom will be recognized as members of Broadway's famous.
 As the play carries one from Fifth avenue, New York, to the island of Corsica, pretentious production with costuming in thorough keeping may be looked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Coming Attractions

Tim Murphy in "Pals First" with a record run of 200 performances in New York and 135 performances in Chicago, will be seen here for the first time at the Jefferson early next month. The sit nations and complications in "Pals First" are said to be of such a nature as to keep the audience in a state of suspense throughout the prologue and three acts of the comedy The dramatization has provided excellent parts for each mem Der of the company. all competent ac- tors and farceurs of training. thereby bringing into full play all the artistic powers of the funrNakers.
 Without suspensve interest no play can meet with the requirements of the audience which goes to the theatre for amusement usually. and not for serious thought. Therefore. it playwright is able to hold the interest and attention of the audience, then Is the play suc- cessful, and report has it that such a play is Pals First
 With all It's dash, excitement and pathos Ben Hur," the greatest spec tacular production of the present cen tury, will be staged at the Jefferson at an early date.
 From the housetop of the palace or Hur to the miraculous change wrought in the leper there Is just as much inter est to a person who sees 1t for the sec ond or third time as there was the first. The falling brick, the tortuous path of the early Jews and the great chariot race are all portrayed with living reality
 Lew Wallace, author of the book Is primarily responsible for the success of the play, in furnishing the material and the general scheme. The book is one of the best novels of generation, and the much discussed description of the chariot race one of the best pieces of graphic writing in century. (
 Nell O'Brien and his minstrels play their annual engagement in this city at the Jefferson shortly. MT. O'Brien comes this year with new show throughout, and with many new and entertaining features The company contains the names of a few of those who have be- come Identified with this attraction but for the most part the organization IS composed of entirely new material this season. Included in the large roster are such artists as Neil O'Brien, Eddie Ross Joe Coffman, Reggie Futch, Joe Willard, Major Nowak, Steve Werner, Miller and McCarty, James Barardi, Eddie Con- nelly Earl Holmes. Charles R. Wright, Earl Harold. J. Lester Haberkorn Les- lie Berry, Barton Isbel, George Miner. Waldo Roberts and Fred Miller and many others.
 Anna Case, the beautiful lyric soprano of the Metropolitan Opera company, Is one of the few American prima donnas of that great organization. She win ap- pear here under the auspices of the Music Study club at the Jefferson soon.
 Her entire musical education was had in America. That is an extraordinary record.
 An extraordinary attraction at the Jefferson next month will be Henry w. savage's latest success, Have Heart