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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
BARROW IS NAMED
RED SOX MANAGER

New York, Feb. J1.-President II. II.
Frazee of the Boston American League
club announced here tonight that he
had just appointed Edward G. Barrow
rs manager of the Red Sox.
The news of the selection of Barrow
as the Boston clubs new manager was
not unexpected. Earlier in the evening
Barrow announced that his resigna ton
rs president of the international
League which he rendered to that or
eabizatior last December had been &C
cepted. He also stated that at the meet
ing of the Glass IA League here to-
day u compromise had been offered
him in regard to an increase of salary
which had been reduced from $4,000 TO
$2500 year at the December meeting.
Barrow said he was negotiating for
another position which he expects some
time tonight and had refused to recon-
slider his resignation.
AS soon as Barrow's resignation had
been accepted at today's meeting OF the
International League. President c. T.
Chaplin of the Rochester. N. Y. club
was chosen as president Of the organ
ization. At the close Of protracted
session, President Chaplin stated that
the Internationay club owners. all OF
whom were present, had hopes of being
able to continue the operations OF the
league during the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
HUGE DEMAND
For Canned Goods for
Our Troops and Those
of Allies for 1918

Boston, Feb. 11.-Following a pack of
probably 5000, 900 cans of vegetables
and fruits in the United States in 1917,
tin plate makers have been asked to
anticipate demand for 1000 O0O, 900
cans in 1918. This statement was made
today by Henry Burdern of Casanova,
n. Y, president of the National Can
ners' Association in opening the annu-
allied societies.
{. b. F'ritsche of the department of
labor told the 5000 delegates and their
friends of the plans that are underway
to enroll school boys for farm work
next summer under the Boys Working
Reserve. City boys who do farm work
will receive federal medals. Thousands
of lads have already enrolled. he said.
Joseph keevers. president of the
Canned Food and Dried Fruit Brok-
ers' Association, declared that if it is
illegal for packers and distributors Of
food supplies to add war profits" to
their prices or hold their products for
q rise in the market it should also be
Illegal for makers and distributors OF
other necessaries to do the same thing.
He expressed the opinion that Congress
should enact a law imposing license
system upon clothing. shoe and other
similar manufactures
Chief Justice J. H. Covington of the
supreme court of the District of Co
lumbia and Charles H. Bentley Of the
United States Food Administration,
addressed the delegates at session
tonight
Judge Covington told them that this
year our troops in the field and our
allies would require 'one-third of all
the canned tomatoes, one-fourth of all
the canned peas. all the canned corn.
all the canned beans. all the canned
salmon and one-third of all the con-
densed milk produced in the United
States.
At business session of the Gamers
Association President Burden and 9TH
err officers were reelected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
GOVERNMENT FORB|DS
KILLING OF HENS

Washington, Feb. 11.-Trading in
live or freshly killed hens and pullets
anywhere III the United States is for
hidden in an order announced today
by the United States food administra-
tor. February % is fixed as the date
when fresh stock must be disposed Of
and additional stocks may not be pur-
chased.
BY restricting the killing of chickens
which should be heavy layers the food
administration hopes to increase the
production of eggs and allow them to
be put in storage at reasonable price.
The new order was issued several
days ago and had been given publicity
by local food administrators before the
administration announced it.
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GARFIELD EXPECTS TO
SUSPEND CLOSING ORDER

Washington. Feb. 11.-Indications
tonight were that today was the last
of the heatless Mondays. Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield expects to sus-
pend the closing order tomorrow night
in view Of warmer weather and i'm
proved railroad traffic conditions.
The administration plans to- create
reserve supplies of coal in all the con-
Stunning centers to be used to meet
any emergency that may arise through
breakdown in transportation or causes.
THE intention of the fuel admins
tration," said DR.. Garfield tonight, lis
to see that the domestic consumer is
able to obtain coal and that he gets
the full benefit of the prices fixed by
the government"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12

proyal of the state concerned, to remain
in it's territories, or proceed to another
country The regulation of the questions
connected herewith will follow by means
of separate treaties provided for in Ar
ticle VIII.
The Economic Agreement
Article VII-The contracting parties
undertake mutually and without delay
to enter into economic relations and or
ganize an exchange of goods on the basis
of the following prescriptions:
"1-Until the 3lst day of July Of the cur
rent year reciprocal exchange of the more
important surplus supplies of agriculture
and industrial products will be carried
out as follows for the purpose of cover
Ing current requirements-the quantities
and sorts OF products TO be exchanged
will be settled b. 4 joint commission, TO
sit Immediately ULon the signature OF the
peace treaty; prices Will be regulated by
the joint commission; payment will be
made in gold on the basis o. 1000 German
irT.pcrial gold marks as the equivalent OF
46o poid rubles Of the former Russian En-
J,ire or 1000 .Austr0-Hungarian gold k-o-
ner as the equivalent OF 1898 rublcs. IS ko-
ceks of the former Russian Empire The
exchange of goods ike by the joint coni-
mission aforementioned. which commits
sion will consist OF equal numbers OF rep
resentatives OF both parties, will take
place through state central bureaus. The
exchange Of those products which are not
fixed b. the aforementioned commission
will take place by the way of free trade
according to stipulations OF a provisional
commercial treaty.
"(2)-So far as it is not otherwise
provided, the economic relations be-
tween the contracting parties shall
continue Professionally. and in any case
until the conclusion Of a final CONNER
cial treaty. But until the termination
of a period of at least six months after
the conclusion of peace between the
, Central Powers on the one part and the
European states at war with the Cen
trail Powers, as well as the United
States and Japan, on the other part,
certain prescriptions are laid down as
a basis of relations
AS regards economic relations be-
tween Germany and Ukraine, the text
of the treaty prescribes what parts of
the Russo German commercial and
shipping treaties Of 1894 and 1904 shall
be put into force. The contracting
parties further agree to maintain the
general Russian customs tariff Of Jan
uary 10, 1903.
The treaty also provides (Section 81
which parts of the Austro- Hungarian
Russian commercial and shipping
4! treaty of Feb 5, 1906, shall be main
tanned, and adds:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
MOBILIZATION
Greek Army Demanded
in Wild Acclaim
Nearly 10000 People at Mass Meeting
at Athsns-American Minister Is
cheered - Indignation at Lamia
Meeting

Athens, Sunday, Feb. ia mass meet
ing held today to express the popular in
dignation at the seditious incidents at
Lamia, 80 miles from Athens, where
Greet, regiments recently mutinied, was
the biggest sensation in Athens in years.
Nearly 10000 persons, representing all
classes, were present.
General mobilization of the Greek army
was demanded by reclamation. Premier
Venizelos delivered an address from the
balcony of his house and great crowds
marched to the Allied legations, where
they cheered the Allies. They first parad-
ed to the American legation. where a
delegation called on the American minis
ter, Garrett Droppers, and explained the
object of the meeting. The determine
ton of the Greek people to put all their
Strength and resources into the war was
emphasized and Mr.. Droppers was asked
to transmit to his government the thanks
of the people of Athens for America 3
noble participation in the war in behalf
of small nations and i'll defense Of the lib
critics of the world
The American minister was wildly
choered when he appeared at a window of
the legation with the members of the del
egation.
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LIBERTY THEATER
OPENS At DEVENS

Aver Mass, Feb. 11.-More than
$4,000 soldiers attended the formal
opening tonight of Liberty theater.
first Of the soldiers own theatres in
the army cantonments to be opened.
The soldiers found out what Smileage
books are for. Many Of them were adj
1nitted to the theatre by a ticket from
Smileage book sent by the folks
back home.
From stage manager to usher the
entire personnel of the theater was
composed of soldiers. Sergeant Major
BIZ Flaherty, a former vaudeville
actor, now {, member of the 301st In
fantry. was the stage manager and I'M
der his direction soldiers in khaki
shifted the scenes with the precision
of professionals. The orchestra was
composed entirely of soldier musicians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
PRESIDENT ROBERTS
Heads New Waterville
Rotary Club Organ.
lied Monday Night

! A meeting was held at the Emwood
Monday evening to perfect the organ
iZation of The Rotary Club of this city
Thirty five men were present George
! f. Nose presided over the meeting as
temporary chairman. The election off
officers resulted in the following Pres.
iGent. Arthur J. Roberts, president Of
Colby College; vice president. George
l.. Nose; secretary. Nelson !. Mixer
treasurer, Charles Nigue: board of d.
rectors. y. II. Barrows, NJ. +, Bartlett
d. b. Cragin, l.. y. D'Argy, o. A.
Meader, Secretary n ]. Mixer, Pres.
dent A. J. Roberts, f. c. Thayer, Treas
urer c. w. Nigue and Vice Presiden.
iG. f.. Vose, and j. III. WEIGH.
! The charter members are: +, j. Ar.
mold. Z. X. Atwood, c. G. Averill. n. H
arrows. NJ. +. Bartlett, G. X. Boutelle,
w. l.. Brown, w. II Cook. d. g. Cragin,
l. A. DARCY. A. Daviau. J. II. DsOrsay,
II. l.. Emery. S. A. Green. T. f. Hardy
J. F. Hill, +. w. Manson G. ii, Mari,
0. A. Meader. n. l. Mixer. X. Nivison'
G. +. Parmenter. Carol Perkins +. Ia
Phalen. +, Redington. A. ]. Roberts T.
Rollins, Frank Smith, II. Stobie, F. C.
Thayer. l.. E. Thayer, c. w. Nigue' u
L. Vose, II. +. Weber. j. II. Welch
A constitution and bylaws were adop'N
in accordance with the national assocla'
ton and the club voted to affiliate q!
once with the Internaticna Association
of Rotary Clubs.
The president will appoint all cominF
tees and will report on the same at th'
next meeting. The officers and drectoh
are elected until June l. which is the BE-
ginning of the fi2cal year.
Visiting Rotarians were. Carl Getch'
ell, president of the Rotary clubs Of Lew
iston and Auburn. who gave very Inter
esting talk on Rotary Samuel stew
art. president of the Augusta RotaE
Club. who talked ON What Rotary Does
for the Community" and Irving Lang
secretary of the Rotary Club, who gave
some helpful suggestions on how to cor
duct the business of Rotary. There Wef
also present from the Augusta club Powa
Mooney and Roy Wardwell
1t was voted to hold the regular RotaH
Hheetli6S every ot'lel tludJ at ~"
NJ. at the Elmwood Hotel and the mex
one will be held on Friday evening
March /.
1t was an enthusiastic %neeting. ewr'
one present being imbueh with the Ced1
possibilities of Rotary in Waterville !
telephone message was received from
p. Il. Wish, secretary OF the Portals
Rotary Club. extending congratulato's
and inviting the members of the Water
Vile club to be present at the State o.
Maine Rotary Club on Friday evening o.
Portland at the Falmouth Hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
Kline AND DUNDEE
FIGHT 2 FAST
ROUNDS TO A DRAW

New Orleans. La, Feb. 11.-'Irish"
Patsy Cline and Johnny Dundee, light
weights, both Of New York, fought 20
fast rounds to a draw here tonight.
Remy Dorr OF New Orleans was ref
cree.
Both Dundee and Cline finished
fighting apparently as fresh as during
the opening rounds. There were no
knockdoWns. Dundee was the aggres-
scr in the early rounds of the fight.
but Cline took the offensive after the
tenth round and never was in danger.
Cline was 4 seven to five favorite
in the betting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
important MATTERS
Are Discussed by Cen.
trail Maine Fair D;,
rectOrs

Although there was NOT o
present at the meeting of the CENT.
Maine Fair directors, which was S.,s
at the City Council rooms Mondav
ternoon, matters of interest wars AZ
cussed, which will have a great hsa
Tag on the success of the fair th;s ~
Harvey d. Eaton, president ., -
fair, told of several letters wh,n,
had received from different bresds.'
associations. which made the far, ~.
dent that the Central Maine Fair Ia a.
tracing attention is outside circ,..
which it has lacked heretofore.
Among the things discussed and s-
gested We're that of placing si,,
the town lines on the various rood.
leading into the city announcins W.
terville to be the home of the Cer,rs,
Maine fair; the matter of having COW.
boy appointed delegate from .aa
grange to attend the fair and write ~
essay in regard to it to be read =,
grange meeting. the best essay 10 \.
awarded the prize.
One suggestion was that bpud,,.
be erected that would seat 1O0o n.,,,
with rest and retiring rooms for lad;o.I
a platform and a moving picture ~,
chine. and arrangements to give sroh
lectures as the agricultural denar,
ments wish to present. Mr.. Eaton sa,
that he had written to the departmsr.
of agriculture about their films ana
stated that complete and continuon,
picture show might be given. II ne,
also suggested that a plan of the ter.
ritory should be made with small far.
SMILES. to be sent to exhibitors IA.
their direction as to placing their ov
hibits.
w. B. Kendall of Bowdoinham spoks
of the project of having big tent wei
conducted, where there might no a,
sale food made of nothing but Maine
products. 1t was agreed that victua,.
ling Is an important matter and soma
arrangements will be made for yoos
food.
A substantial building or even two
to be erected by the State College a,
Agriculture was one of the dreams q,
the future which was discussed Als
the matter of booming the Bows and
Girls clubs movement in connection
with the fair. A Boy Scout drill was
another suggestion which met WITH
favor.
The meeting was adjourned to con.
vene next Friday at $50 O'Clock in ths
afternoon at the same place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
Lincoln Day Observance

At the Lincoln day observance meet
ing, which is to be held this evening
at the City Opera house, three speak
ers OF prominence will be heard. These
are Rev. Father Creole, who will speak
on CRUSADERS of Today; Rev. II. f.
Dunnack of Augusta, whose topic will
be, 'They Shall Not Pass; and Hon.
Ralph o. Brewster Of Portland. who
will speak in the interest of the Third
Maine Regiment Miss Alice Barden.
instructor of music at Coburn, will
sing 1.-THE Battle Hymn Of the Re-
public" which will be illustrated with
slides. President Arthur J. Roberts
will preside. The meeting IS 70 De hello
under the auspices of the Chamber Of
Commerce and the Committee Of Pub
lie Safety and Defense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
Ask Local Food Administrato

At a meeting of the committee o.
Public Safety and Defense MONDAY
night it was voted TO ask DR. Leon :
Merrill, State food administrator. u
name for Watervil!c and Winslow
local food administrator.
The committee also voted to ask VI
Merrill to come to Waterville and ac
dress grocers and other food distripu
tors in order to make clear the II.
quiremcnts of the Food Administrator"
Upon information that some store
keepers have not been observing reeu
,ulations that they should close at !
p. NJ. the committee voted to ask ioca
fuel dealers not to sell fuel TO person
violating the rules.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
DEMOCRATS ENDORSE
WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Washington, Feb. Reimbursement OF
the federal amendment for woman suf-
frage was voted by the executive COM
mittee of the national Democratic COM
n:ittee here today after referendum to
the committeeman representing the As
states.
In the executive committee the vote was
five to two. OF the As state members of
the national committee g had voted for
the amendment, Il had voted against it
and six had not been recorded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
GREAT ENTHUSIASM
In Germany Over End of
State of War with
Russia

London, Feb. IA dispatch TO the
Exchange Telegraph Co. from Amster-
dam says
There is great enthusiasm in Ger
many over the reported end of the state
of war between the Central Powers
and Russia. Cities everywhere are be-
tagged and there is much rejoicing
over Trotzky's unconditional surrender.
ut has been arranged that the CEN
trail economic commission now in Pet
rograd shall settle the details of the
resumption of relation between Rus
STA and the Central Powers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
EXEMPTION BOARD

The names of the men who were exam
ined and accepted Monday by the Second
Kennebec District Exemption Board arc
to the advisory board.
Examined and Accepted
The men examined and accepted were
Frank T. Bumps, Ernest G. Simpson. 3
Oak street.
George A. Stinchfeld, 10 Maple street.
William Larkin, 10 Gilman street.
Augusta Forth. 14a Redington street.
Alfred II. Butler q Hillside street.
Sylvester II. Kelley. Al Elm street.
Raymond J. Reny, 10 Autumn street.
Wayland l.. Bennett, Maple street.
Ralph Allen, IT'S College avenue.
Elmer E. Tyler, Earle r. Highes, Mount
Vernon.
Guy G. Whittier, Lewis A. McCusick.
Monmouth.
Joseph y. Forth, Neal D. Whitney
Winthrop
Lorin A. Stevens. Readheld Depot.
Percy II. Yeaton. Belgrade.
William J. Monohan, Oakland.
Henry ]. Colgan. Portage.
Sent to Advisory Board
The cases sent to the advisory board
are:
Walter l.. Palmer. So Front street
Myer Levine, "a High street.
George l.. Williams. 257 Main street.
Napoleon MERCER. s1i Water street.
Wallace A. Merrifield. 81 Pleasant street
Hugh l.. Morrill,. 10 West street.
John II. Ivers, fs2 Water street.
Joseph o. Boulanger.
Carl Hanson, Monmouth.
Ernest Stevens. North Belgrade.
Corydon +. Mosher. r. r. d. "a, Oak
land.
Chester L. Ward. Johnson House. Gar
diner.
Charles p. Pratt. Gardiner.
Ivan J. Watson. Winthrop.
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60 PORTLAND GROCERS FOR
CASH AND CARRY PLAN

Portland. Me. Feb. 11.-Sixty Port
land grocers, including the largest in
the city, signed cash and carry agree
ment today under which they agree to
make a specified extra charge for de-
livery and another charge for carry
ing customers on their books.
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HAMLEN MODIFIES
FUEL WOOD EMBARGO

Portland, Me-, Feb. i1.-State Fuel
Administrator j. c. Hamlen explained
today that he had not put an abso-
lutte, prohibitive embargo on fuel wood
but had stipulated that his office must
be notified before any of it is shipped
from Maine. Owing to present condi-
tions, it is considered inadvisable to-
allow any quantities to leave the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
HOLD NEGRO ON
SED|T|ON CHARGE

Philadelphia. Feb. 11.-Benjamin
Fletcher (colored) an alleged organizer
and worker among the Negroes Of the
United States for the Industrial Work
ors Of the World. was arrested here to-
Cay and held in $4,000 bail for his APP
pearnnce in Chicago. where he is un-
der q federal indictment or charges Of
81 dition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
COL. WILCOX IS DEAD
OVERSEAS OF PNEUMONIA

Washington. Feb 1l.-General Perish
ing reported today that Colonel Frank
A. Wilcox died in France on February
8 OF pneumonia Col. Wilcox, who
was 40 years old. was a lieutenant of
the regular army infantry assigned to
the National Army with the rank Of
colonel. He was appointed to the Mill
tary Academy from Massachusetts, and
his brother. BENJAMIN w. Wilcox. live,
In Fall River, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
DANIELS CONGRATULATES
EDISON ON BIRTHDAY

Washington, Feb. IL. - Secretary
Daniels today sent the following tele-
gram to Thomas A. Edison, chairman
of the Navy's civilian consulting board:
Congratulations upon your birthday.
Your friends rejoice in your youthful
optimism and clear vision OF national
needs. 1t has been a privilege to be a
CO. worker with YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
BRITISH DESTROYER
SUNK IN COLLISION

London, Feb. 1.-THE British torpedo
boat destroyer Boxer was sunk on the
night Of Feb. s in the English Channel
as the result of a collision, the British
admiralty announced today. One boy is
missing. :-4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
SNOW CAUSES COLLAPSE
INTERURBAN CAR BARN

Gray, Me-, Feb 1.-THE car barn
which also contained the offices and
freight sheds of the Portland and Lew
iston Interurban. Railroad completely
collapsed today from the weight Of
snow upon it. The loss will be sew
eral thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
WATERV|LLE

Mrs. Ola Lamson and her brother,
Oren Bartlett of China, were in the
city Monday on their way to Augusta.
where they went on business connected
with the estate Of their mother, Mrs.
Rebecca Bartlett, who recently died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12
Roller Polo Results

At Worcester--(A Worcester Q,
Lewiston 8; (evening) Lewiston 9, Wor-
cester g.
At Providence-(Afternoo Providence
5. Lowell /; (evening) Providence 2, Low
ell g.
AT Lawrence-Lawrence T. Portland 6.
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Jack Britton Trims Cross

Providence, r. l.. Feb. u.--Jack Brit
ton won the decision over Marty Cross
Of New York in their 12-round fight
here tonight. Britton outclassed his
man in every, department wy ,1a,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12

Buffalo, Feb 1l.-Elmer Doane Of Buff
falo had a the better OF lo-round bout
with Charley (Battling) Lain OF Brooklyn
here tonight Lain weighed 134 pounds.
Doane 12S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12

A silver tea will be held at the room'
Of the Woman's Association on Nam
street Friday afternoon from 10
O'Clock. Mrs. Charles Flood ana ME-
Exerene Flood will be the hostesses'
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SEVERAL ARE INJURED
in COPENHAGEN RIOTS

Copenhagen, Feb. 11.-Serious syn
dicalist riots took place in Copenha-
gen today. A great crowd of syndical-
lists this afternoon stormed the Copen-
hagen Exchange, doing great damage
and injuring several of the employees.
\ strong force of police interviewed and
eventually dispersed the crowds, but
not before several other persons were
injured with paving stones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-12

Miss Bertha Flagg Of Augusta, WIZ
was a guest of her brother, w. >. Fiash
of Grove street over.the weekend 'e
turned to her home Monday ai'ef'
noon
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Gibbons Wins from Indian

Pittsburgh. Feb. 11.--Tommy Gibbons
of ST Paul won a 10-round bout here
tonight from Clay Turner. the Indian
fighter. Gibbons held the upper hand
throughout the match. He fioored the
Indian twice.