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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-07-20
GENERAL

IhN IhAL
The drying OF fruits and vegetables
by the most approved methods will be
taught at the regular classes conduct
ed by the National League for Wom-
ans Service.
Nine Mexicans were drowned near
Tampico July Z, when a launch was
run down and smashed by the tug
Gulfport, according to information
brought by a tank steamer arriving at
Galveston, Tex.
feminine Sammy" arrived at an
Atlantic port-sad and serious She
left in France her husband of little
more than a month. The separation
was enforced by the United States
army officers abroad.
Some 200 members of the Fifth Ne
braska infantry, sanitary corps. sup
ply company, field hospital and head
quarters company are encamped ar
the state fair grounds at Lincoln, hav-
ing been called into federal service.
Every l. W. w in Klamath, county,
Ore, will be arrested. Sheriff Hum
d
which destroyed the mill and elevator
of Martin Brothers, with $4,000 bush
els of wheat. The loss is estimated
at sl50,000.
l. w. w. incendiarism actuated by
revenge is ascribed by authorities as
the cause of the destructive fire
which swept Mohave, Cal, wiping out
most of the business section and per-
haps fatally burning one man, Post
master Otto Haise
According to revised official re-
ports. the gold output for the colony
OF South Africa for 1916 was 9,269 1858
ounces of fine gold, value $197, ,454,95O,
which is the highest output yet re-
corded, and exceeds the total for 1915
by 200, ,55S.01 ounces, value s4,259, ATS
watch over the roads approaching the
Bisbee, Ariz., copper mining district to
prevent any of the more than LOO
men exiled from returning, the mine
operators Monday prepared for oper-
ating their properties on larger
scale than any time since the strike
call issued by the Industrial Workers
of the World went into effect nearly
three weeks ago.
Two boxes of caps used to detonate
dynamite and correspondence alleged
to reveal details of the Industrial
Workers of the World plans to tie up
the copper mining industry in Arizona
were found at Jerome in a suitcase
said to belong to James (Red) Thomp-
SON, known as an l. W. w. leader
Thompson was deported with sixty
two other men and now is held at
Prescott
1t took six heats for Frame Direct,
q bay gelding by Directly, to win the
2:24 pace at the opening of the Ton.
day race meet at Aurora, III
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-07-20
THE REICHSTAG
PEACE PROGRAM
FORMULATED BY A MAJORITY OF
MEMBERS, DECLARES AGAINST
WAR FOR CONQUEST.
ASKS FREEDOM OF SEAS
RUSSIAN RIOTERS FAIL IN e.
FORT TO kIDNAP MINISTER
kERENSKY.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
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TO INVESTIGATE
TEACHERS, PAY

Fairfield, Me-. May 1S.-There will be
a meeting of all the taxpayers and vot-
ers of the town of Fairfield at the Ma
sonic club rooms Monday evening at
80 o'clock, at which time and place,
the question of the salaries of the
teachers will be discussed with the
experimenting school committee. "A
cordial invitation is extended to all
who care to attend. This question in
regard to the teachers salaries has
been discussed around the streets and
by the voters of the town since the
last town meeting in March, as there
has been some dissatisfaction on the
part Of the teachers and those inter-
ested in the teachers welfare. A sum
of money was raised at the meeting
of the town held two years ago and
an additional sum Of 5000 was raised
to be paid the teachers of the graded
schools. OF this sum only a part was
used for the teachers salary, the re-
mainder being used to defray other
expenses Of the school board. At the
last town meeting, the same amount
of money was raised and the addi-
tional sum Of 5000 was voted to pay
increases for the teachers in the
grades. Up to the present time, only a
part of this money has been given the
teachers and some Of the teachers
complained to one of the local attor-
news and asked him what could he
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PREPARE AVER CAMP
Five Thousand Acres Available
for N. e. Troops

Boston, May 1S.-The work of having
out the camp at Aver, the site of which
was approved today by the war depart
ment, and preparing it for New England 8
quota of drafted troops, will begin as 500,
as official notice of the approval is re-
celVed, according to an announcement to-
night at the headquarters of the north
eastern department. The site was select
ed by army engineers and recommended
by Brig. Gen. Clarence r. Edwards. in
command of the department. Five thous-
and acres of land are available for the
camp at Aver. The town is on the main
lines of the Fitchburg and the Worces-
ter Nashua & Portland divisions of the
Boston & Maine Railroad, and is also
the terminus of a branch line of the
camp will be &c miles from this city by
railroad and is virtually equ,distant from
Nashua. Fitchburg and Lowell, each
about IL miles away by rail. The rdilroa l
facilities will be improved to aid in the
rapid handling of troops and equipment
The government has taken an option
on the property and has arranged for an
extensive water supply system. 1t is es-
TINA ted that between 5000 and ccG0)
drafted men will be trained there The
forces probably will be divided into one
division of infantry. one heavy field ar
tillery regiment. one telegraph battalion,
one aero battalion and a balloon COM
pany.
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W|NSL0W

Mr. and Mrs. Alec Turbine arc the
parents of 8 IL pound daughter
born May II. The little Miss is named
Cecile Rose.
c. Estabrook of Newburyport, Mass.
is employed in putting in an oven for
the new bakery at the store of Ed
ward Brann, Benton avenue.
meeting OF the organization for
war relief work was held Thursday
afternoon at o'clock at the Congre-
gational church parlors with an at
tendance of "a. A number of shirts
and comfort bags were completed by
the ladies. The president, Mrs. Clark,
read an article from the paper in re-
gard to comfort bags. The report of
the secretary was read and approved,
an original poem was given by Mrs.
Frank Dolliff. The sum of $500 from
donations, fees and collection was
added to the treasury. The organiza-
ton meets every Thursday afternoon
from to 400. An invitation is ex-
tended to the ladies to join and assist
in the work.
The Sunday services at the Congre-
gational church are a patriotic SER
'iNc a. IV.oV a. W. Dy the pastor ReE.
r. *. Conant: Sunday school at 1145
A. NJ; Christian Endeavor meeting at
II Il. Nj. The subject is Growing as
Christ Grew" Luke 2:41-52 It is a
union meeting with the Juniors and
Intermediates. The leader is Mrs. D. c.
Day.
The repair crew of the Maine Cen
lal Railroad arrived Thursday with
their living cars and arc stationed at
Fort Halifax siding. Repairs are to
be made on the roadbed in this vicin-
ity.
Misses Bernicc Simpson, Margaret
kinnear Ben Levy and Merton Cram
Thursday evening attended the piano
recital at the home of Arthur f.
Roundy, West street, Waterville They
are pupils of Mr.. Roundy.
The Missionary Society is fortunate
in securing Miss Olive B. Gibson of
New Mexico to speak at the Congre-
gational church Friday afternoon, Nav
20. at 2.30 Miss Gibson is called an
interesting speaker and good at
tendance is hoped for.
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BRUNSWICK STATE ROAD
Unanimous Vote for River Road
Route

Brunswick, Me-, May 1S.-(Special)
By an almost unanimous vote the
large delegation from Lewiston Au-
burn. Lisbon. Lisbon Falls, Pejepscot
Topsham and Brunswick. which at
tended a hearing at the municipal
court room this afternoon to discuss
the location of the proposed state
highway from Brunswick to Lewiston
expressed themselves as favoring the
building of the road by way Of the
river road through Topsham, Pejep-
scot and Lisbon Falls, rather than by
way of the Meadow road through
Topsham to Lisbon Falls.
The road favored is Ia miles short
er but has the disadvantage of cross
ing the Maine Central Railroad and
the tracks of the Lewiston, Augusta
and Waterville st. Ry. twice at grade
1t would, however. accommodate a
much larger number of people, as by
the alternative route Pejcpscot would
not be touched by the proposed high
way.
William NJ. Aver presided in the
absence of Philip J. Deering, the chair
man of the highway commission, who
is ill.,
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COLBY COLLEGE.
Sophomore Class Honorary So
ciety Of Woman's Division
New Observation-Disclosures to
Athletic Association Meeting

The Sophomore class honorary soci-
ETY. of the women's division has sent
out bids for the annual new members.
This is q feed" and social society and
membership in it is much coveted The
following young ladies have been elect
ed to membership from this years
Sophomore class: from Chi Omega
Harriet l.. Sweetser of Yarmouth, Es-
Their NJ. Payer of Peabody, Mass. and
Gertrude G.. Wiley of Cherryfield and
Alice +. Bishop of PASSPORT; from Del
ia Delta Delta-Helen NJ. Getchell of
Lewiston, Clara /. Carnage of South
Bristol, Bertha E. Norton of Arson and
Gladys NJ. Chase of SkoWhegan; from
Sigma kappa-Alce l.. Mathews of
Portland, Florence NJ Prebe of " ater-
Vile and Alice Fl. Clark of Caratunk
from Alpha Delta Pi-Marion L. Conant
of Fort Fairfield.
Prof Parmenter. faculty member Of
the college athletic council. and Will
liam II. Cobb II. or Hallowell, presi-
dent of the council, have gone to Bos-
ton to attend the annual meeting of the
Athletic Board of Arbitration of New
England. Colby VIII send no team to
compete in the annual New England
championship games to be held at NJ.
I. T. on Saturday
The following Freshmen have been
named to compete in the next set of
preliminary trials for the annual Fresh
man Hamlin Prize Speaking Contest:
Owens. Berdeen. Hanscom. fash. Fa-
gan, Hamer. Une, Johnson, Greene.
Wentworth, Rockwell and Allan.
Tennis team candidates have been or
dered to report their names to Man
ager Robinson on Saturday. The pros
poets for an exceptional team this
spring are not of the brightest. The
two best men have left, Captain Glib
son having gone into the naval service
at Portsmouth and Flood having taken
a position in the navy as wireless OPP
orator. Cushnock. the former Kenne-
bee Interscholastic champion. has also
entered the medical corps I'd Maine In
fantry, and this leaves only Price of
last years players available. 1t is hop
ed and expected, however, that some
unknown quantities will try out and
make a representative showing. at least
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Church Notices

PENNEY MEMORIAL FREE BAP-
list church. Rev. William X. Wood MIN
lister, IS Grove St, j. Francis MacNichol
musical director: 1920. morning worship
with sermon by the minister on Ine
Curse of Cowardice and music by the
church quartet; Has, Sunday school, Joh:i
e Keller superintendent; organized de.
partments and classes for people of all
ages; mems Bible class in church audito-
rum; 645 p. NJ, Christian Endeavor ser
vice led by Miss Esther Church: 100, peo-
pies service conducted by the minister;
song service by young peoples chorus
and by the congregation.
FIRST BAPTIST church, winthrop
street, Eugene S. Philbrook pastor. q
Weston street: Services at 1890, A. NJ.
and 100 p NJ. of interest to Second Regi-
ment guardsmen stationed in Augusta;
morning sermon by the pastor on Chris
tan Strength, or Christ Our Pattern and
Our Power" evening topic. Real Rea-
sons for the Great War" Sunday school
with classes for all at 11.45; meeting Of
mems Bible class at same hour with sub
ject of discussions from John 8: Blind
ness and Sight for Body and Soul;
Christian Endeavor meeting at 6.45 led by
Leland Anderson evening patriotic ser
vice followed by baptism; appropriate mu-
Sic free seats and welcome for all.
ST. BARNABAS church. Bangor street,
Rev. Victor o. Anderson, Tel. 800 Sunday
after Ascension day.: Sunday schooi 3
r. M; evening prayer and sermon at A.
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NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt. Charles Nc
Culloch.
The funeral of the late George Cros-
by was held from the Home chapel at
8 A. Nj Friday, Rev. {. II. Temple
officiating.
Religious services at the Home chap
ell Sunday morning will be held as fol-
lows: Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR.
Mclaughlin at and Protestant SER
vices by Rev. c. H. Temple at 1885
A. M.
There will be a baseball game at 3.15
this Afternoon between Togus and an
Augusta nine.
Saturday and Sunday Concerts
March-"3rd Regt. P. NJ Clement
Overture-"Comedy." Oh. Bach
1.-THE Humming Birds
(Piccolo solo by Philip BrawdyD
Selection from Simon Bocaanegra,"
Verdi
Spanish Fandango' Los Novios,"
SchWarZ
Medley Standard of Sacred
Music" Coffin
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VIENNA

In spite of the rain merry COM
pany of % ySung people gathered at
the home of Mrs. Laforest Porter on
the evening Of May II to celebrate the
21st birthday of Miss Gladys Bowie
A number of games and graphic
phone music were enjoyed, the game
of "Pinning on the Donkey's Tail"
calling forth shouts of merriment. A
horoscope of most Of the company
was fully appreciated and caused much
fun. Refreshments Of hot chocolate,
sandwiches and cookies We're enjoy
ed, but the browning glory of the
feast was huge birthday cake made
by Mrs. Porter, decorated with red
candies on white icing and red, white
and blue candles. However. part of
the cake did not prove edible for Will
lie Sanford was the lucky recipient of
coin. Carl Hall the unlucky recip-
lent of a button and Clyde Potter and
Nina Frost may be considered lucky
or unlucky as they received respect
lively a ring and thimble. The party
was thoroughly enjoyed and the friends
of Miss Bowie wish her many happy
returns of the day.
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Athletic Conference by
New England Colleges

Boston. May 1S.-The Association Of
New England Colleges for Conference On
Athletics. after discussing the subject OF
athletics in war time at its annual ses-
sion held at the City Club tonight, decid
ed that it was best to maintain athletic
activities in the colleges to as great an
extent as possible consistent with proper
military preparation. Various other
phases of the situation developed by the
war. which has reduced from 20 to I the
number of colleges which will be repre-
scented at the annual New England cham
pionship field and track meet tomorrow,
were discussed by delegates from the Is
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Prime-Rines

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F.
Prime of this city was the scene at
o clock Friday evening of a pretty we'd
ding ceremony when their son, George
Frederick, was united in marriage to Mis-;
Madeline p. Rnes of Randolph, the Off
catng clergyman being Rev. f. w. Web
Der of the Universalist church. The Sin
gle ring service was used. The bride was
becomngly attired in travelling suit
and carried brides roses. Mr.. and Mrs.
Prime will make their home in this city,
where they have a host of friends who
join in wishing them health and happ,-
ness.
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phasize Germanys confidence in it. than
- say that IN order to carry it on Ger
many risked war with the United States.
mat indicates her belief that the sub.
marine war would bring the struggle IA
conclusion before the United Sta.es
could throw it's power into this contest
That is what Germany is trying to do
now The losses in ships have been very
serious indeed, and some of the losses
OF late nave taken place under conditions
winch l cannot mention to this house bu,
which are sufficiently grave.
The cry of Lloyd George is for
shlps and more ships. 1t is the be-
lief OF the Germans that they can pro-
tract the war on the western front
until the submarine campaign has
made 1T necessary for Great Britain
10 accept terms of peace which none
or us would listen to for a moment NJ
the present time. do not believe
Germany's attempt will succeed but il
VIII require courage, resolution and
energy and resourcefulness if it is TO
end in failure
L nave no confident hope that the
war will end this year. Any coniec-
ture as to the time when it will end
Is almost valueless. The effectiveness
OF Russian efforts on the eastern
front and the speed with which the
power of the United States can be
thrown into the struggle will be great
II not determining, factors"
Premier in Conference
The Premier stated that he had been
IN conference with the British minis
ters and the other overseas represen-
tatlves six days week during the
time he was in England
He noted that for the first time in
history there had been two cabinets
sitting in London simultaneously and
advising the crown. One was an impe-
rial war cabinet on which were the
overseas representatives, advising the
crown on matters of common E,npire
concern; the other was a British war
CABINET, advising the crown on the
aIalrs or the United Kingdom.
He stated that the value Of the. I'm
perlal war cabinet has so impressed
itself on British statesmen that a def,
nlte offer has been made that Il shall,
De made permanent and meet at least
annually, and oftener if necessity
arose. The future Of the proposal
woulo be a cabinet of the governments
or Britain and the overseas possess
sion, he explained.
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RICHMOND

The funeral services of the late Joseph
Temple were held Friday at his home on
Pleasant street, Rev. w. ]. Layton of
Augusta officiating. Mr. Temple was
Richmonds oldest man. He was born
in Webster in 1924. He married Catherine
Umberhind and to them were born six
children, the only one surviving being
daughter. Mrs. Victor Ring, with whom
he made his home, his wife having died
several years ago. He is also survived
by a granddaughter. Mrs. Robert Messen-
ger of Gardiner. For many years he was
an expert carpenter and later prosper
Gus farmer until compelled BY the infior-
tiles of age to retire from active service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-19

Col. Frank NJ Hume of Houlton.
commanding the Second Maine Regi-
ment Infantry. announced the APP
pointment Friday night of the mem
bers of the regiment who had been Sc
lected to attend the training camp at
Plattsburg, II. y. The men were chos-
en- by their commanding officers and
these selections We're approved by Col.
Hume, the commander of the regiment.
The successful candidates are due to
report at Plattshurg next Monday:
The successful men are as follows:
Sergt Horace G.. Mayhem, Sergt
Charles Z. Dustin. Sergt. Roy E. Rus
sell, Sergt. Elbridge W. Wallace and
Sorp. Paul w. Carver Of Co A of Dex-
ter.
Sergt. Gordon y. French and Corp.
Morton p. Hood Of Co. G, Of Livermore
Falls
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Washington, May 1S-A third Offering
of treasury short term certificates of
new block of certificates will be issued
up to $4,000 900. mature July 80, and
bear interest at the rate of 3 IA per
cent. an increase of oneldnarter1 of one
per cent. over the last issue.
The certificates will bear interest at
Ia per cent. and mature July 80, in
contrast to the 8 per cent. rate for the
previous S2Oo.O00.000 issue. which ma
lures June so. The new issue will bear
the date of May 25 which is fixed as
the date for receiving payment of the
subscriptions.
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Clinton.

Several members of Laurel Rebekat
Lodge attended the district meeting a,
Fairfield Thursday afternoon and eve.
ming. Among them are Mr.. and Mrs. H
l.. McNelly, Mrs. Martha G. Hayes, Mrs
Ida c. Rolfe. Mrs. Eta Harding, Mrs
Edith Furber Robbins. Mrs. Ira Witham
Mrs. John Hubbard, Mrs. Fay Moore
Mrs. Rolfe and Mrs. Robbins took part
in the memorial exercises given in the
afternoon.
The preliminary contest to choose
speakerssto take part in the Besse prize
speaking contest which will take place
in June, was held at c. r. s. Friday. Ten
pupils were selected. The judges vera
Prn. Holt. Rev H. H. Hathaway and
Mrs. Edna Ward.
The regular meeting Of WESLEYAN Liter
airy Club was held Thursday afternoon al
the home Of Mrs. Mary Cain.
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WINTHROP
Plans to Form Red Cross Chan
ter-Evening Session of O. E,
S. Fair-"Back to the Country
Store" to Be Presented

Rev. Harry Trust has received a let
ter from Lewis Burleigh, Esq, chair
man OF the Augusta chapter, Red Cross.
promising to organize the Winthrop
branch as soon as possible 1t is hoped
before the end of next week. Winthrop
people are urged to enroll in 4he Red
cross by payment of S1.OO
me evening session of the fair held
by the local chapter of the 0. E. s.
proved entertaining and interesting to
all present The fashions displayed
were eagerly watched for by the ladies'
and were pleasing to look at. DR.. War
rem Sanborn. violin. Ernest Hill. cello.
and Mrs. Karl Sturgis at the piano. fur
nished fine music during the evening.
MISS higgins and Miss Noyes gave vo-
cal solos which called forth much ap-
plause from the audience who would
not be satisfied until they returned with
ahother song. Carleton Blake from
monmouth gave several readings which
proved very satisfactory to the audi
ence. Robert Cary of Colby College al
SO proved drawing card as he gave
TWO selections. The ladies feel well re-
PAID FOR their labor and trouble as they
ma they Will net about $100. Mrs.
Maude McIlroy is the worthy matron
ana has put much time into making the
affair a success and Mrs. Edith Carle-
ton and Mrs. Filth Wilson have been
very able assistants and deserve a
great deal of credit
Rev. Harry Trust will preach from
Matthew 7:14. "A Mans Religion" and
Eph. GIL. "A Mans Equipment" on
Sunday morning, May 20, at the Con-
gregational church.
AT the Methodist church Rev n. r.
Pearson will preach from Stand in the
Way. and Ask for the Old Paths"
Rev. N. r. Pearson and Mrs. Pear
son and family were invited to dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Webb on
Friday to have a taste of the salmon
MIR. Webb caught Wednesday.
The Dramatic Club of North Mon
mouth will present the drama Back
to the Country Store" at Grange hall.
Winthrop Thursday evening, May "A.
A social dance will follow.
Miss Jennie Gray arrived home Fri
day evening from Washington, d. c.,
where she has been since last October
attending the Deaconess Training
School,
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Two | fuInnsdIred Millions.
in Third :Ofeerfimg Of
Treasury Certificates

The governments apparent intention to
advance approximately $1,000, COZ, 900 to the
Allies before July 1870, 100000 of which
already has been paid-is reflected in A
request of Secretary McAdoo to the banks
to take as large amounts of treasury GER
tificates as possible land at least equai
to 50 per cent" of the payment they will
have to make on subscriptions.
The issue will be placed. it is under
stood through the federal reserve banks
as in the two previous issues. The GER
tificates will be convertible into Liberty
Loan bonds upon maturity. Today's Of
fering brings the total of certificates is
sued and authorized up to approximately
s7O0, 5000 600.
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done in such a case. Upon investigat-
ing the matter and talking it over
with the school board, it was found
that the money had been used for 9TH
er expenses. At a meeting held re-
Gently at the Masonic club rooms the
question was brought up and the mat
ter was left in the hands of COM
tee. They have looked into the mat
ter thoroughly and at the meeting
next Monday evening reports will be
given. 1t is hoped that there will be
a large number present as this is a
matter Of importance and it is neces-
sary to have the voters and taxpayers
present, as it is for their interests as
we'll as the teachers.