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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
McADOO WANTS PEOPLE
INVEST FIRST DIVIDEND
FOR IND LOAN IN w. s. S.

New York. May 2,--IIoldcrs Of the sec
ond issue of Liberty bonds were asked
TO-DAY by Secretary of the Treasury Nc
Adoo to invest the first dividend, due
May is, in war savings stamps and GER
tifcates.
In a telegram to war savings commit
tees throughout the country made public
here tonight the secretary pointed out
that by this investment $50, Geo. 90 which
the government must pay in the next
two weeks will be placed at its dispos-
al for the prosecution of the war.
AT the same time he said, the in
vestment will return per cent. COM
pound interest and those who have al
ready bought bonds to the limit of
their available money will be able to
contribute still further toward winning
the war
War stamps will be placed on sale
where bond coupons are cashed and the
holders Will be asked to take them in
payment, it was announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
i. S. AVIATOR
Continued from PAGE One)

port chaser. made dive for the Ger
mans tail. When within range he OPEN
ed fire with his machine gun and the
German started spiral nose dive, but
after few seconds Strengthened out
and started back for the lines
Meissner followed 50 closely that the
Germans wing tore both of the under
wings Of Meissner's machine, but at the
same time the young American poured
a deadly stream of bullets into the en-
envy machine, which started smoking
Meissner kept up the fire until the Ger
man machine burst into flames and fell
The pilot landed safely on his own side
Of the lines, but the German fell about a
mile inside the German lines to the
south OF Thiaucourt The American in
/ Iantrymen in the front lines watche |
the engagement from start TO finish and
cheered loudly another American air
! victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
RECORD ORDERS
For Freight Cars Are
Placed by Government
Orders for 10000 Additional Freight
Cars to Supplement the 10000 Con-
traeted For Several Days Ago Was
Placed by Railroad Administrative

Washington, May 2.-Orders for
q. 0CO additional freight cars to sup
nlement the 10000 contracted for sew
eral days ago were placed today by
the Railroad administration with 10
car building concerns. The aggregate
cost is from $170.0G0.000 and $4,000,
900 and the average profit TO build
ers is about } per cent. This is the
largest single order for freight cars
even let Together with orders al
racdy placed. the contracts awarded
tooay make up q railroad rolling stock
building program which will shortly
be underway Of 1925 ,000,0 900, including
SEC. 100000 for 1925 locomotives ord II
co two DAYS ago.
The cars ordered today will have
steel under fran but the sides Will
be madde largely of wood to save
steel for other war purposes. All are
IF standard design recently arranged
~ the fnil"uaI administered n. l." ,
lot nc!rdcs $1,000 Acton. double
s!.etuhed box cars; 5000 5aton sin
lie she athed box cars; $4,000 50-t IN
composite gondola coal cars; 500 ~
tor low eide gondola cars and -
't:i 10 irl Hopper coal cars.
The coal cars will be rushed To COM
pletion to relieve the car shortage for
next winter In the distribution of the
orders among - companies 1000 cars
were allotted TO the Keith Car Manu-
featuring Go. of Sycamore, Mass, and
the same number to the Laconia Car Co.
of I,acOnia, y. II.
The average cost of cars will be a
little less than S5c0a.
The orders were placed upon the ba-
sis of the minimum bids as to costs for
labor and overhead charges" said 4
statement by Director of Purchase
Williams. who negotiated the contracts
with the understanding that any reduc-
ton in costs which may be obtained
from these fixed prices will be divide |
equally between the railroad admins
tration and the car builders, but any
increase in these costs will he borne en-
clusively by the builders. The govern
ment will have supervision or control
as to prices of the materials required In
construction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Henry Ford is giving the War De-
partment fine example of efficiency
He wrote to Washington December
-, last, offering to build naval boats
in his plant. Two days later he was
asked to come to Washington. and 3
days later he and his staff arrived in
Washington and spent two days in
consultations. There We're more con-
situations December 81. then Ford re-
ceived his specifications He tele-
graphed his proposition to Washing
ton January 10. the contract was
awarded January Il, and on Febru-
airy Z, the keel of the first Ford T.
boat buster was laid. just 20 days
after the contract was let.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
| SUNDAY BASEBALL TO BE
TRIED OUT IN THE EAST

Pittsburgh Pa. May 1.-THE
Brooklyn and Philadelphia teams of
the National League will meet in a
championship game Sunday May at
Harrison( y. J.. and the New York
American League team will play
championship game on following
Sunday at the same place as part of
an experiment tC introduce Sunday
baseball by the major leagues in the
East and permit patrons of the sport
in New York City to witness big
league games on Sunday.
This was decided upon tonight at
the concluding session of a confer
enceence here of President Johnson
of the American League; President
Tener and Secretary Heydler of the
National League, and President
Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh National
League club and Chairman of the
Joint schedule committee of the two
leagues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
U. S. LIEUT.. COL
Continued from PAGE Onel

His men loved him and the correspon-
dent heard a group say the day he was
killed:
There's the old man and. believe me,
if you are looking for a soldier and a
gentleman. there he is. Every man in
this outfit would go straight through
hell II Griffiths gave the orGer to
march"
And many of his men did Just that
during the few days before no was
killed.
When his command was going into the
line Col. Griffiths sat astride his horse
at cross road over which the German
shrapnel was bursting heavily and vas
as unconcerned as if a thousand miles
away from the war.
The shell that killed Lieut.. Col. Grif-
fiths also killed a corporal and wound
ed other men. The corporal fell across
his superors body. They were buried
| in soldiers graves where the shells
scream constantly and the nights are
lightened by the fash of guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
NEAR MINIMUM
(continusd from PAGE ons

small buyer was not overlooked in the
final roundup. q
Maine. New Hampshire and Vermont.
If the figures sent in by the Liberty
Loan committee OF the latter state are
verified by completed subscriptions 10
the federal reserve bank, have exceeded
their quotas. ).
Connecticut 10 up virtually to its al
lotment, ard reports today from points
in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
showed that subscriptions were p;ling
up in manner calculated to hearten
committees. which will work night and
day until the end Of the campaign Sat-
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Just before going home, the last
Congress passed an income tax salary
exemption bill for its members.
There was storm Of public protest,
ana when the new Congress came in,
the lower house rescinded this action,
and even changed the rule to make
the salary Of the President and SUI
preme judges taxable However. the
senate mas not acted upon the House
amendment, and if it does not con-
cur the salary of Congressman and
senators will be exempt from the in
come tax. Which only goes to show
me beauty Of our two-house system
Of government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
STRIKE AVERTED
AT PORTLAND

Portland, Me, May 1.-The three A.
cned strike Of the wood workers N.
ION II this city was avertcd tonight
through (. compromise agreement 30.
tween Tie organization and the mil
owners. Although the demand for y
mi;iinum wage of 81 cents an hour
vas ROT met, . wage somewhat high
er tlan ti3 present scale vas adopi-
ed ard an eiGht-hour day decided 10.
on. \ provision was also made fol
the men to have Saturday afternoon
off for The five months from May t.
October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

About 8 million persons will pay
q billion dollars in income taxes this
year. Every unmarried person with
an income OF $50 week. will pay, a.
tax OF 80 cents, and every married
person with $40 week salary. q
TAX or sl.6o. The extension of the in
come tax to take in salaries above
$1,000 fsingle) and $4,000 (marrieO
will include this year large number
of small income taxpayers. How
ever. what is needed to raise revenue
Is radical increase in the tax on
large incomes. This would get the
big war profiteers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

This is not such a selfish world
after all. A new Jersey couple in the
forty-two years Of their married life
have adopted and reared twenty-five
children. They are Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Pnrvis, and now they are old folks.
They say the privations and hard
ships they underwent to bring MP
these orphans has amply been com
pensated for by the companionship
and affection OF these young people.
They undertook the rearing of these
children as religious duty. and be-
cause they loved children. They
adopted five the first year of their
marriage and Of this five, only one is
ldead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
An incident at Decatur, ILL.,, the

An incident at Decatur. ILL.,, the
other day. showed how depravity
just naturally follows booze. A
freight car filled with wines and
whisky was partly wrecked. Wins
poured from a hole in one side of
the car, and whisky from the other.
A crowd soon gathered and made
free with the free liquor. In no
great while the railway yards be-
came full! Of "drunks." Some wen.
to sleep on the tracks and had to be
pulled off 10 places OF safety, and
one man drank so much that he was
found stone dead instead Of being
lust dead drunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The proverb, that home is where
YOU live, probably is as true as any.
The other day, old John Robinson.
who had spent 43 Of his "A years IN
Joliet penitentiary. asked the judge
before whom he had been brought
for larceny, to give him a 2O-year
sentence. home for life in Joliet,
saying he hoped to be buried there.
I have been stealing since I was &
years old" the gray-headed criminal
went on to say. Il began by hook
ing a watermelon, and haven,
missed anything l could lay my
hands on since"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
PORTLAND PASSES
S4.O0O,OOO MARK

Portland, Me. May 9-Portland shot
past the 100000 mark in the Third
Liberty Loan drive today, and now has
more than $1,000, 900 above the original
quota. There are $500 subscribers. or Is
per cent. of the population. Westbrook.
the last of Names 20 cities to complete
its quota, reported $751; eco an over-sub-
scription of $4,000, and still going
strong. Since Yesterdays tabulation 81
more Maine towns have won honor
/ flags.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
Anna Held Seriously III

New York. May 2.-One of the physi-
clans in attendance upon Miss Anna
Held, who is seriously sick here, an
nounced tonight that the actress is suf-
terlhS from a rare afllicton. An N-ray
Adlliihafioh- ne physician said had
oiSeioSed spongy condition of the bone
mario" ana Of the bone cells, disease
N"o"h as multiple myeloma. Only 30
similar cases are on record he said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
REVISED SCALE
WAGES FOR
SHIP EMPLOYEES

Washington, May 2.-Revised wage
scales probably higher than those
NV - effect i"r III classes of shi,Y
fmpt' - vii bc submitted 10 the
81 prn= i,ard lotas al the shipping
~ ~ f'nl+ic'cc here by representa-
!: e tnc as.,t.; 10, who said IN
association would abide by any dec!s-
loH ;le hoard neht make as 20
wages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The English people are again bet
ting on the end of the war, although
many Of them lost wagers of this
kind in 1917. The betting started
again when a colonel, who had seen
service, wagered 3 to I. that the
war would end by April. He had
plenty Of takers within two minutes.
but was game and booked them all
In London, . to / has recently been
bet against peace in three months
from January 10. This would in
dictate the British think they have a
bunch the war will end this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
CHARGE MASS. MAN
WITH VIOLATING
ESPIONAGE ACT

Boston, May 2.-Dancl W. SyIvcs-
ter hotel man Of Annisquam. was
arrested today by federal officers,
charged with violating the espionage
act. He is said to have made lis
loyal utterances and TO have talked
against the war. He pleaded not
guilty and was held in $1,000 bail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
$249,OOO,O0O
(Continued from Pace One)

consider the moral effect of a big
subscription roll quite as much as
a. huge pool of national credit. The
movement to get individuals to buy
$50 to keep pace with President Wn-
son. who subscribed for baby
bond" after already buying all he felt
able to pay for. grew beyond bounds
planned by originators of the fea
ture, and kilograms today character
lied it as the distinctive campaign
feature of the third loan"
Secretary McAdoo and others en-
gagged in furthering the campo ign
firmly believe" said the headqua rters
review tonight. that the American
people will come forward in the last
two days of the campaign, as they
have done in previous loans. and turn
in very large subscriptions. The NUM-
Der of subscribers is source of great
satisfaction. 1t now is much larger
than the number obtained in the sec
ond loan campaign, which was viz
tually double that of the first, and
indications are that the second loan
IeCOlu poSSlbil pt dOubltu.
The treasury's report by districts
showed Minneapolis leading with
percentage Of 1923 and s133523,400 in
subscriptions. Boston was in fifth
place with a percentage of 81 and
s244.172,000 in subscriptions. The
navy today swept on toward the
twelve million dollar mark. A radio
message from Vice Admiral Sims,
commander Of the United States for
ces In European waters, ordering H..
reservation of s33O,900 in Libeity
bonds for those forces put the total
well above eleven million. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Tortoises in tropical islands re-
dulre much fresh water for drinking
and have often discovered springs of
which the human inhabitants were
ignorant. When such a fountain is
found the whole surrounding dis
trict is soon covered by tortoise
roads" made by these large crea
lures in their journeys to and from
the water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
Would Fine Profiteering
Contractors $4,000

Washington. May 2.-Profteering
contractors who defraud the govern
ment in production of war material
would be severely dealt with under
a bill ordered favorably reported to-
day by the House judiciary commit
tee. A fine of $4,000 or imprison-
mont for 10 years is provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Uncle Sam now has spy detectors
IN o99 small towns and cities
throughout the United States, and the
organization is being extended to
cover about every part of the coun-
~. These detectors, backed by the
hest secret service in the world, are
going to make it pretty hard for me
Eo;scr to make any mischief in
America, or get much information
from US.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

AS much as 20 pounds may be sent
in one package by parcel post for de-
livery in first and second zones, be-
ginning March Is. At the same time
the rate limit for all other zones has
been increased from 20 to so pounds
The order has been made for the pur-
pose of stimulating the movement OF
farm products direct to the consumer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Wood is being used for shoe soles
IN some places. California redwood
IS used. because it is very light. and
with tops made of the best obtain
able leather, the whole shoe is
lighter than most all-leather shoes.
But. best of all, these shoes are
really waterproof. if the uppers are
creased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Chicago's millionaire rag man is
dead. Wealth and poverty touched
elbows at his funeral. 1t had been
his practice to help financially many
a poor fellow to get on his feet. The
rag man was Russian named Jaffe
When Jaffe landed in Chicago. at the
age of 1s. he had IS cents, and was
glad to get job at IS week. Then
he went into the raR business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

A correspondent writes that you
see ten men sneezing and coughing
to one woman, and women wear few
ciothes compared to men, and es-
peclally expose their chests and
lungs. The correspondent argu-
nlent IS that this hardening process
makes woman more able to resist
exposure than men. who invite dis
ease BY Wrapping themselves uu un-
duly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
Pope Nominates Right
Rev. p. ]. Hayes Bishop of
American Army at Front

Rome, May 1.-THE Pope has nom
mated the Right Rev. Patrick J
HAYES. auxiliary bishop of New York
as bishop of the American army at
the front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
Richie Discharged from Army

Camp Lewis. Tacoma. Wn.. May g.
Private G. 4. Steffens. better known as
Willie Richie, former lightweight
champion, has been discharged from the
service, it was announced here today.
because of defective ear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
Britton and Lewis Draw

scranton "a. May 2,-Jack Brtton
OF New York and Ted Lewis fought a
slow lo-round draw here tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The Bank Of Austria held II billion
crowns in gold and POI millions In
silver against a note issue Of 2 BILL
lion crowns. in July, 1914. Its last
staten ent in December showed 1t had
reserve of only 800 millions, against
Is billions OF hank notAs- s-e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
If PRUSSIAN SUFFRAGE
REFORM BILL REJECTED
Won HERTLING RESIGNS

London, May "a dispatch from
Berlin forwarded BY the correspond
ent at The Hague of the Exchange
Telegraph Co, expresses the fear ;hat
the frussian suffrage reform bill VIII
be rejected,- in which case the mes
sage adds. Emperor William is OK
pected to dissolve the Diet and Chan
collor Won Hertling and the Prussian
ministry will resign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

TO INTRODUCE A DESIRABLE TEN
Ant TO a good landlo.i-to good house
or apartment-is to perform service OF
real usefulness. And such service IS a
mart of the daily routine Of the classified
ads. ~ J., r..
WHEN A CLASSIFIED AID brings to-
ce.her the man who is seeking good
house or apartment, and the man who is
seeking . good tenant, two problems have
been solved. Each mans problem, until
it is solved satisfactorily, is bothersone
one. TO eacl, party in suci, y transaction
the classified ad renders useful service
aiding in the adjustment of his affairs.
THE S SRVANT PROBLEM is never
simple one-ncvcr, either, hopeless one!
There are efficient servants always to be
found: there arc good positions always
awaiting such servants. In bringing TO-
cether the gcod servant ard the good
position the classified ads serve both par
ties with equal profit and satisfaction.
GET ACQUAINTED with the n:an
who OUGHT TO Ely THAT PEO?-
ERIY CE YOURS. There IS SUCH \
MAN. He nay live within a few city
Iioc..s CT your honlc--cr he may I've
niles away irc!n you. Classified owe
t;si,r wiz FIND HIN FOD WCC. Is nc.
such =. serv;cc Z valuable enc?
THE CLASSIFIED ADS ARE SELL
ING THINGS today. They are selling
used articles. property, personal services.
If what YOU HAVE TO SELL is adver-
tised today in the classified you will have
an eycel!eant chance of finding your buyer.
If what YOU NEED is advertised today
in Tie classified, you'll have an excellent
chance 10 secure bargain!
USED FURNITURE, If still valuable,
Is always MARKETABLE. If you are
storing Or otherwise sequesterirg, used
articles, with no prospect OK being able
to use them yourself why not put them
ION sale" through the classified &C umns7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Amsterdam, MAY AT the re-
sumption today, in the lower house
q me Prussia Of the debate on sui
frage reform, Herr E'riedbierg. vice
president Of the Prussian ministry
referring to the possibility of the
measure being rejected. said that
while the government was unable 10
forcgo the right to dissolve the ,i.et
# considered such a course dctrj-
mental to the interests of the safe
ana nc still hoped that an agreement
was possible on the lines suggested
~ the Premier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

ARE YOU INTERESTED in classified
news?" Every day good deal of it ap-
pears in this newspaper. Sometimes it
concerns, chiefly, property that is for sale
or for rent; always there is news Of
furnished rooms and boarding places; Of
ten news of good positions awaiting ef-
ficient workers; usually some news Of
workers who are seeking good positions.
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE CLAsSI.
FLED NEWS.
ONE OF TODAY'S CLASSIFIED ADS
may bring the first news to the readers of
this newspaper concerning desirable
house or apartment for which new ten
ant is sought. It may be that the very
opportunity for which you have been wait
ing is now offered. The prospect is so
important that you should investigate
the matter.
SOMETIMES ONE CLASSIFIED AID
VIII affect the fortunes Of several differ.
cnt people. 1t may bring to business
r.an . valuable helper, who will have
r,ucI to d. with the success of that bust.
.:oc~5 mans plans; and, in turn, the cppor.
tua;:y for useful work opened to the man
or woman securing the position may al
ter, for the better, the whole life-trend
and routine. These little ads are
sometimes the proxy-bearers of Fate!
WHAT ABOUT YOUR HOME? Arc
you payiag enough rent 10 secure the
RIGHT SORT OF PLACE IN WHICH
TO LIVE-yet "getting along with the
wrong sort Of place? Today's classified
ads may have something Of an urgent in.
terest for you. 1t viii be a good plan for
you to investigate the matter. ..>5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
- Are Great Little -
Business GetterS

v business conjunction with the regular publicity
ovauo o
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-11
MIDDLESEX

Miss Bernice Price is spending ;
months vacation from the school il
johnson with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
T. +. Price.
Supt. w. B. Lance of Plainfield was
in town on business Thursday
Miss Pauline Buck spent the week enc
with Mrs. Ethel Berry in Montpelier.
The Home circle met with Mrs. Ell
bridge Burnham Thursday afternoon.
Arthur Ryan returned Friday from
Georgia, where he has been relieving
the agent.
James Towne commenced Sunday ia
work for the Moretown Creamery com
pany as cream gatherer on the Berlin
trip.
Albert Phillips finished work for +. j.
Eaton Saturday night and will com
mence work this week for the Mad Riv-
err Lumber Co.
Rev. and Mrs. VI. Ryan are spending
a few weeks with their son, Charles
Ryan and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennison of st. Adams
were visitors in town Thursday.
Mrs. George kingsbury and son OF
Moretown were guests at Mrs. Florence
Densmores the latter part of the week.
Paul Taplin is quite i'll.
An entertainment and box social will
be given at grange hall Monday evening.
One feature of the program will con
sist of ladies' minstrel. Everyone is
invited TO attend.