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The Washington times., 1918-03-22
CHANGES POINT SCORE.

Relay races for the High School track
meets were changed by the faculty ad-
visers. First place will count for i've
points. No other places counting.
The Washington times., 1918-03-22
PREPs MEET CENTRAL.

Central and the Georgetown Preps are
slated to meet tomorrow afternoon on
GEORGETOWN field.
The Washington times., 1918-03-22

Harry Harper Fools Boss With |
Easy Stuff For Him To WaIIop
The Washington times., 1918-03-22

jim Shaw L. Excused.
The pitchers, too. had their full
share OF work. Jim Shaw was the
only one excused. The big muscle
under his arm was sore, and he is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
STR. BATISCAN
BELIEVED LOST

Halifax. " S., March 1s-The British
steamer Batiscan, coal carrier, having
crew of Al, is believed to have been lost
with all on board somewhere off the
southern coast of Nova Scotia. Three
bodies and a ships boat which came
ashore at Deep Cove, Is miles from Var
mouth and wreckage picked UP near the
Tusket islands, are regarded by shipping
authorities as conclusive evidence that
the steamer has gone down.
The Batiscan sailed from Lousburs,
C. B., on Thursday last for st. John,
n. B., with cargo of 1000 tons of coal.
Her crew consisted of nine officers and 81
sailors. She was due at the New Bruins
wick port on Saturday or Sunday. 1t is
believed that in thick weather she lost
her bearings and brought up on one of
the dangerous lodges off the Yarmouth
county coast.
The three Chinese sailors whose bodies
tame ashore at Deep Cove worez febelts
and apparently they had been dead only
few hours. 1t is supposed that they
escaped from the sinking ship in small
boat and were endeavoring to make shore
when their boat, caught in the surf off
Deep Cove, was capszed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
Funeral of Mrs. Nellie Runnels

Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Run
rels were held at the home ON Silver
Terrace Monday afternoon at $50 o'clock,
Rev. F.. f. Barton Of Rockport, Mass.
former pastor of the Enversalist church
OF this city, officiating. There was large
gathering of relatives and friends present
and an abundance of beautiful flowers.
The bearers were the three brothers of
Mrs. Runnels, George W., William Fl. and
Charles w Emery and Ralph Holway.
Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery.
Relatives present from out of the city
were: Miss NJ. E. Emery, Mrs. Jennie l..
Rand. Mrs. Eva knight and daughter.
Miss Dorothea Knight, of Portland: Mr..
and Mrs. George Emery and daughter,
Miss Margaret Emery, Of North Vassal-
boro; Mr.. and Mrs. William Emery OF
keene. y. H.; Charles Emery of Gull
ford; Edward Emery and George Emery
of Foxcroft; George Runnels of Sanford
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dothard of Mar
berth, Pa; Mrs. Cora Hall of Augusta,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Holway of
Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
GREAT EXPANSION OF AM.
TRADE AFTER THE WAR

baltimore, March 1S.-Great eXpan-
sion of American trade throughout the
world after the war was predicted by
W. T. G. Harding. governor of the
Federal Reserve Board in an address
here tonight before the Southern Com
mercial Congress.
The Foundation already has been laid
in the establishment of foreign branch
es Of American national banks he
said and normal peace times with an
augmented merchant marine will re-
suit in an increased importance Of Am
erican international trade.
Our cxpbrters and manufacturers, y
said Mr.. Harding. should keep con-
stantlN in mind the great possibilities
of q world trade after the war is over
and they should lose no opportunity
of arousing a sentiment favorable to
American goods in those countries
with which our trade has heretofore
been limited"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
F. \, THOMAS
COMMITS SUICIDE

Fred II. Thomas of the firm of Thomas
& stevens took his own life by hanging
at the garage of the business plant on
Main street early Monday morning MI,
Thomas had not been well for some time
and had been suffering from serious
stomach and nerve troubles. He was
confined to his home by illness for several
days during the past week. He was about
60 years of age.
A few days ago during his work he
broke the pole to one of the heavy sleds
used in the business, and rising early
Monday morning he told his wife he was
going to the ba cksmiths to get the sled
repaired so that he could get to work
early. When his partner, Mark +. Stevens,
entered the place of business at tbout $40
was the suspended body OF Mr. Thomas.
Help was called Immediately and the
body Of the unfortunate man was taken
down and removed to his home. From
appearances it is thought that he com
United the deed soon after he left his
home.
Mr.. Thomas had been resident OF Wa
terville for 30 years and had always been
engaged in the trucking business. He had
peeh IN partnership with several different
men. among them being the late y. p.
"elis. The partnership with Mr.. Stevens
was formed about two and a half years
ago. Their business relations were very
pleasant and the volume of business cx-
ceedingly good. and it is felt by mis-
friends that i'll health was the cause OF
his act
Mr. Thomas was born in Sangervile He
is survived by his mother, Mrs julia
THOMAS of Dexter; brother, Abner
Thomas OF Parllman; and two sisters,
Mrs. Walter Farnham OF Sangervile
and Mrs. G. II. Dews Of this city.
The funeral will take place al the
home on Main street Wednesday after
noon at O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

ice cream and cake were served, and
a number Of the Junior Volunteers Of
last summer told their experiences,
which were very interesting.
The following boys were present at
the meeting: Donald Giddings. Walter
n. True. James Bedell, Raymond Ames,
Whitney Thomas, Clyde L. Gray. Asa
Jones, Charles McAuiey, Maurice Small,
Victor Lister. Harris McGouldrlck,
Prentiss Written, Howard Ball, Hay
den N. Soule, Elliott c. Goodwin. Nor
ton Piummer. Cushing True. Sylves-
ter Poor, William c. Holway, Stanley
Colburn, Bernard Bonn. Walker Noble,
James Griffith, Llewellyn Griffith. VIII
liam Raynes, all of Augusta; Ralph =.
Peterson, Harold o. Merrill, Earle w.
Cronk. Clarence l.. Dow, Winfield De-
Bow, Harvey bowling. Linwood r.
Cook. Charles w. Totman, Francis
Ridley, of Gardiner; Clinton Weber
of Winthrop and Ralph c. Peterson of
Halrowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
BRIGkLAYERS, MAS0NS AND PLASTERERS
IN ANNUAL CONVENTION At WATERv|LLE

, Geo. f. Cobb, ]. E. Atkinson. Bruins,
wick; E. H. Maddox, Timothy Buck
ley, j. A. Stadden, Bangor Lester
Richardson, w. J. Swain, f. p. With
am. Waterville; j. II. Nichols, Angus
ia; Lawrence Peterson. umford J. Fl.
Grundy, Eph. Cowett. Skowhesan;
Justus Cobb. Biddeford; Robert ].
Porter, Calais.
The following resolutions were
passed:
Whereas, Private ownership of public
| utilities has proved an utter failure.
compelling the government in self-de-
fence to take over the control of the
railroad of the country and assume the
, regulation of products of the farm and
coal mines,
Therefore, be it Resolved that We
favor government ownership of all pub
lie utilities; government regulation and
control of such necessities as food and
coal, giving to the farmer and the min
er just compensation for their labor.
eliminating the profiteer and middle
man, and supplying the consumer at
cost, through an enlarged parcel post
system,
Resolved, that the water powers Of
Maine be conserved, developed and
owned, by the State, for the peoples
| use and benefit. and if not used direct
iy by the State. the same to be leased
| to individual or corporations for use
at fair rental and revalued at stated
| periods,
! Resolved that perpetual franchises
should never be granted by the State
; or municipalities for public privileges
generally capitalized for private pro-
| fits. Such privileges if not operated by
the State or municipality. may be
| leased at fair rental,
| There is no moral right to mortgage
| the inheritance of future generations.
! Realizing that it is the duty of all
/ the people of these United States To
| faithfully and Loyalty support the gov
ernment in carrying the present war
| for justice, liberty and democracy to 4
| triumphant conclusion therefore be it,
| Resolved, That the Maine State Con
| ference of Bricklayers, Masons and
| Plasterers pledge allegiance and our
entire support to President Wilson, our
! government, and the preservation Of
it's ideals and institutions of the Uni
ted States; and be it further,
Resolved, That every effort shall be
made to have our members. individual
" and collectively, sustain President
Wilson in the position he has taken
and that we as part of the people of
this great Republic pledge our loyalty
! and service to the government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Waterville, Me-, March 1S.-The goth
annual convention Of the Bricklayers,
Masons and Plasterers' Unions Of the
State Of Maine opened Monday morn
ing at IL o'clock at King and Pag-
anucci's hall. The convention was CALL
ed to order by Lester Richardson, pres
ident of the local union, who welcomed
the delegates and introduced President
John II. eGrundy of Skowhegan, rep
resenting the State conference.
President Grundy submitted his re-
port Of the affairs Of the conference
which he stated are in very healthy
condition. He recommended that the
secretary obtain list Of the members
who are now serving the government,
many of whom are over There" He
stated that many thousand members
of the International Union have en-
listed to fight for liberty and democ-
racy. In one regiment connected with
the Signal Corps there are about 1000
members who volunteered for overseas
duty when General Pershing sent out
the call for bricklayers. A war tax of
81 has been levied on each member to
pay the dues Of the enlisted men as
the latter will be free from dues while
in government service.
President Cortez 2. Smith of the
Maine State branch Of the American
Federation of Labor spoke of the or
ganization movement throughout the
State and how every member Of the
organization was willing to do all he
could to help the government in time
of need. International Vice President
George +. Thornton Of Boston spoke
Of the affairs of the parent body and
the cooperation with the government
in bringing the war to successful
termination. p. J. German Of Lewis
ton. president Of the Lewiston union
and president of the Central Labor
Union. spoke Of the cooperation of the
central bodies with the State branch
and Francis Mcdonnell Of Portland
spoke of the conditions in the ship
yards Of that district.
Besides President Grundy. the Off
GERS present were: Vice President John
A. Stadden Of Bangor and Secretary
Treasurer Patrick F. German of Lew
iston.
Delegates present were: p. J. Cor
man, NJ. J. Coffey, NJ. Cosgrove, 2. F
German. Lewiston; F. J. Mcdonnell
and M. ]. McDonough, Portland; II
Judson Philbrook. Rockland; J. NJ
Milliken, Bar Harbor; r. d. Hammond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
DEVENS PRIVATE
GETS 8 YEARS
IN ATLANTA, GA.

Aver, Mass, March 1S-Private Spencer
C. Hedges of Harrisburg, Pa, attached
to the quartermasters department at
Camp Evans. was today sentenced 10
eight years at hard labor I'M the federal
penitentary at Atlanta, Ga, on charges
of selling army stores. Hedges was for
mery a public school teacher at Harris
burg. Before the court martial II was
charged that in civilian clothing he Wis
tied a grocery store in this village and
represented that he was a salesman for d
Boston commission house. Later, it was
charged, Hedges hired a teamster to call
at the quartermaster stores al Camp
Devehs- and turned over to him 140t
pounds of sugar and four tubs of butter
for delivery to the local merchant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
TRYING TO NULLIFY THE
LIQUOR LAW IN INDIANA

Indianapolis, md. March ia second
injunction suit against enforcement o.
prohibition law in Indiana was filed to-
day by brewers and liquor dealers o.
Fort Wayne, it was learned here tonight.
The first suit fled by brewers of Evans
vile is now awaiting a decision by the
supreme court, the lower court having
held that the law unconstitutional
Unless a decision is handed down by
the supreme court before April , the date
on which the state will go dry under the
Law. Evansville and other cities or coun-
ties in which injunctions are obtained
will remain wet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
BOWDOIN

NORTH--Mr and Mrs. Robert Car
vile, who had been passing the win
ter in Lewiston at the home of their
niece. Mrs. David Estes. left Tues
day for Boston, en- route to their home
in Minneapolis, Mimi, where Mr.. Car
vile is engaged in the real estate bus
mess.
Mr. and Mrs w. J.. Small received
word Friday of the safe arrival in
France of their son, Corporal Harold
Small of the Goth Engineers. His ad-
dress is Corporal Harold w. ]. Small,
Co. f, Sth Battalion. goth Engineers,
A. E. F.. via New York.
The local Auxiliary of the Red Cross
cleared over s35 at their last enter
tainment held week ago at the Cen
ter.
1t is reported that A. S. Buzzell, late
ly of Bowdoin. who has been passing
the winter in Rumford, has bought the
stock in trade of Herman Small at
Litchfield Corners and that he and Mrs
Buzzcll will soon move to the place
and continue in the grocery business.
Mrs. Carrie Kicker of Litchfield with
her two children is visiting at the
home of her father, Charles Allen.
Mrs. John Temple. who stays in
camp with her husband. who is engag-
ed as sawyer at the Douglas saw mill
on the Pratt lot. met with quite a Sc
rious accident one morning last week.
While preparing breakfast she was
seized with a sudden attack of dizzi-
ness and having the teakettle in her
hand. it upset, scalding her badly
about the limbs. She was removed TO
her home in Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
COLBY C0EIEi}E

Special chapel wa2held by the MEM
bers of the mirs ''Hivisibn yesterday
in honor of st. PatFick's day. A large
crowd offthe merf were on hand to aid
in the tribute. to- 11s memofy of Ire
lands saint. = The 4fsGeend Father
Creed was the sss41ffs.SsS he:occasion.
oe I'm snis thi Dee Ser
vice in hon f39 The. tens Of thousands
of Irishmef now. lighting for the allies
TAT the front. and for the thousands Of
American boys with Irish blood in their
veins, who are now in the service of
this their adopted country" Presi-
dent Roberts also said that on ST.
Patrick's day he considered that he was
Irish. Special music was rendered by
a trio composed of Baldwin 81. Heyes
10 and Brinkman 20. who sang The
Wearing of the Green" Everyone
present enjoyed the program immense
~.
The Colby Glee Club will make its
appearance in Augusta on Friday of
this week, March -. 1t was origin
ally planned to go this coming Wednes-
day. \ rehearsal will be held on
Wednesday afternoon in preparation
for the trip. The club has been put
ting on a good program this year and
! the Augusta people are assured of an
interesting entertainment. The annu-
al Watervile concert of the Colby Mu-
steal Clubs will be held April Is.
At a meeting of the Press Club yes
tcrday noon. John l.. LiScomb 20 of
Portland, was elected president for the
current year. Thaddeus r. Tilton 20,
of Portland, was chosen secretary
treasurer. This club is an organiza :
, ton of the students of the college who
are interested in newspaper work.
Professor Libby is now working on
a revised list of Colby men in the
war. \ list was published and dis
tributed last fall in the form Of an
honor roll, but since that time there
have been many additions and changes
of address. 50 Professor Libby plans
to publish another honor roll within
the next two weeks. Copies will prob
ably be sent to all .the men in the
service as was the case with the last
honor roll. 1t is difficult task to keep
the correct list of addresses of the men
as they are constantly changing and
new ones being added. The new list
will contain the names of the men,
the branch of the service they are in
and their present addresses.
Arthur Daviau, eX 20, who has been
stationed with the Naval Reserve For
ces at the Newport Naval hospital.
Newport. r. J., was visitor at the
college Yesterday
Earle s. Tyler, 10. has been called
to his home in Harrington by the ill
ness of his mother.
DR.. Augustus o. Thomas, State su-
perlntendent Of public instruction. will
De the speaker at the Y. NJ. c. A. meet
ing this evening. His talk will be a
continuation Of the series OF vocational
addresses which have been given be-
fore the Y. NJ. G. A. by speakers of
note. Or. Thomas win speak on Teach
ing Profession"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
DEVICES TO MAKE SHIPS
UNSUITABLE TO BE GIVEN
IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION

Washington, March 1s.-Immediate in
vestigation Of all ships now building to
see if they can be equipped with any OF
the devices submitted to make them un
sinkabe or torpedo proof was ordered
today by Chairman Hurley of the ship
ping board after receiving a confidential
report from the navy department on sue
cess that is being achieved in the protec-
ton of war vessels.
The board announced Saturday that the
time had come when experiments should
be made to obtain an unsuitable ship.
Hudson Maxims invention will be tried
first and three or four other devices, Sc
lected as likely to prove Of value, will
be tried as soon as they can be built
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Action looking to efforts to secure in
creased acreage on the farms in this vi
cinity was taken by the committee on
ways and means Of the Pubic SaletS
committee Monday afternoon. DR.. }. +.
Hill. Hon. O. A. Meader and +. w. Heath
we're appointed a committee to confer
with the grangers in this vicinity with u
view 10 Arranging meetings at which the
subject of food production may be dis
cussed The question of the acreage to
be planted this year is being generally
discussed throughout the country. Ar
rangements are being made to enlist
thousapds Of young men in the Boys Re-
serves. The labor.q4eston is important
but there are others equally pressing and
it is the belief Of the ways and means
committee that meetings in which these
questions may be discussed with a view
to securing the hearty cooperation Of city
and country will be Of asssisAsSS.in sas
curing a big crop. - ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
Bishop Brewster Here

Bishop benjamin III. Brewster Oh
Portland, bishop Of the Episcopal do
ccse, Will preach at st. Marks church
Tuesday evening at 7.45 o'clock on "lhe
Power of the Gospel" followed by an
instruction on The Doctrine Of tht
Incarnation There will be celebration
of the Holy Communion at the rectorS
tomorrow morning at o'clock, an af-
ternoon service at 4.30. subject, 1.-The
Teaching of the Prophet Michael ano
at 7.45 in the evening on Sin and For
eiveness' followed by an instructor
on self Examination and Confession
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
DEACON SMALL OF WAYNE
KILLED BY A FALL,

wayne; Me. March 1S.-Sunday
morning occurred the sudden and ac.
cidental, death of Deacon Fred Small
a muchNesteemed citizen of Wayne.
Not returning to the house. as usua
after feeding his stock, his wife on go
ing to summon him to breakfast found
his body on the barn floor where he
had evidently fallen from a scaffold
No neighbors live near, but the apple
packers were staying at the Small
home, 50 help was at hand. Mr., SmaIi;s
neck was broken by the fan. He is sur
vived by his wife and one brother
Chester Small Of Newton, Mass. Hi
age was SO years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
PROGRAM FOR CITY HALL
THIS TUESDAY EVENING
St. Patrick. Concert by Children OF St
Mary's School and Lecture by rev
A, Riordan of Pittsfield, Mass.

An excellent entertainment will be given
In CITY hall this evening by the children
OF st Mary's school under the direction
Of the Sisters who are In charge. The
Observance OF St. Patrick's day is always
a feature with the children of the Schools
and an entertainment in keeping with
tho spirit Of the day and not out OF mar
mony with the IPnten season, Is usually
pI, on the evening of March H. AS that
date this year well ON Sunday, the OBJ
servance has been postponed until this
evening
The principal feature will consist in a
lecture by one of the most eloquent
speakers Of New England, Rev. j. A.
Eiordan Of Pittsield, Mass. FIR Riordan
IT, well and favorably known in Maine,
having as a young priest served In one
of the larger parishes. Even in those
lays his virile eloqJe1ce has stirred many
an audience and those who attend this
evenings entertainment will consider
Themselves fortunate in having heard one
who has extraordinary power as an ora
tor. 1t is expected that many OF the
neishboring priests and some from a dis
lance will be present to honor the Occa-
sion His Honor Mayor Swift and other
prominent citizens Of Augusta have been
Invited and have promised to attend. Fol
lowing is the program;
Overture, The Misses Whites orchestra
Opening Chorus-"IIymn to st. Patrick"
The Star Spangled Banner"
Sone-"St. ratrlcks Day with Sham
rocks
Orchestra
Recitation-"God Save All Here"
Orchestra
Lecture, Rev J. A. Riordan
song BOBBY Shaftoe"
The Defenders of Old Glory.
Orchestra
rhorus-"MyN Own United States
star Spangled Banner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
ZONE SYSTEM FACILITATES
MOVEMENT OF COAL

Washington. March 1S-Normal
movements of coal have been followed
by the fuel administration in planning
the zone system of distribution which
virtually was completed today. Less
than dozen zones have been created
Each community will be told from
what field its supplies will come dur
ing the coal year beginning April !
and purchase from any other district
will be prohibited in an effort to elm
mate cross hauling.
Large consumers such as railroads
We're told by the administration that
they should not contract for more than
So per cent Of the output Of any one
mine or coal company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
COYOTE" TO BE
LAUNCHED TODAY

Washington, March 1S.-The first
wooden ship of the shipping boards
war program to be launched on the At
lantic coast, will take the water to-
morrow at Newark. n. j., and will be
christened Coyote" by Miss Phillis
Hughes, daughter of the former sena-
tor from New Jersey. The Coyote is
the Ferris type of $500 tons.
Owing to railroad congestion which
delayed timber the Coyote has been
nearly six months in building. Such
delay is not expected to occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

he boarded the shifter to come down
to the station he tainted away and
was transferred to a passenger car AMI
brought to the station, where he lived
for about IS minutes. but never regain
ed consciousness. DR.. ]. E. ,Poulin was
called but in spite Of all efforts, Mr..
Towns could not be revived and died
Of heart failure. Mr.. Towns had work
ed for many years in the Maine CEN
trail car shops. first as a carpenter in
side and later in the yard where he
supervised the work Of selecting the
cars to be repaired. Mr.. Towns was
about 50 years of age and leaves wild
ow and two daughters, Mrs. Ada Rob-
erts Of Nashua, \. H., and Miss Lillian
Towns of this city. The remains We're
taken to the Redington Cos. undert2k-
ing rooms last evening.