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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

In accordance with Il notice given
to the contractors on January II. to
the effect that if the demands of the
Painters Union for $21 for Al hours
work per week were not met by April
list, the painters would cease work,
no painters went on their jobs Mon
day. The painters are asking for a
half holiday on Saturdays. The con-
tractors have announced that they
are willing to agree to the wages.
according to statement made by +.
w. Lane. president of the Painters
Union. but they had not Monday
morning agreed TO allow the half hol-
iday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
RIOTING AGAIN
AT QUEBEC

Quebec. April / Riotirg 10y anti :
Conscriptionists broke out again to-
night aud the military authorities
Immediately took measures to repress
the disorders. a number of men sus-
pected az leadership in the riotinG
were arrested and others are being
sought.
During the evening. the cavalry
charged Q crowd Of disturbers ad-
Nancing ON - Francois street to-
ward Jacauc Carriers square and
drove them back.
Later soldiers began firing on the
disordcrlt elements. \ number of the
soldiers had suffered injuries at the
hands uf the mob previous to using
their riii :,
The rioters were not long in re
turning the fire of the soldiers and
the shooting became general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
Paris Newspapers
Announce Fact of
Participation of Americans

With the American Army in
France, April 1.-tBy The Associated
Press.) -Definite official announce
ment that American troops will ac-
tually fight side by side with the
French and British in northern
France reached the American troops
tonight in Paris newspapers. II was
greeted with cheering. The men who
will fight will be envied by the rest OF
tho American forces.
AS they passed by on the roads they
were speeded on their way with cries
such as: Eat 'em up" and Gee, you
fellows are in luck"
Orders to proceed towards the
plains of Picardy were received from
the French high command three days
ago, but until it was officially an
nounced no mention could be made of
it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
Az IESTA QUOTA
tcantinIed from Page one) )

35 members Of the canteer service OF
the Red Cross. of which Mrs. Charles
is. Hichborn is chairman and Rev.
FIR. z, B. Decary of St. Augustine's
Catholic church, several of whose
parishioners are among Augustus
first quota.
Gov. Plaisted had words of cheer alike
for the departing boys and the relatives
and friends. You ought to count your
self fortunate and happy-and ! know
you do-to be the first to go from k'n-
nebec county to do your bit for YOU:
country It's a great privilege and J
congratulate you. Every one of you are
good citizens-there isn't a Stacker in
the bunch These were some of the
words in which Gov. Plaisted EXPIRE ssed
to the boys his own sentiments and
those Of Augusta people as whole,
At the conclusion Of these remarks the
boys stood in line and an informal but
hearty reception was had. AS the ooys
boarded the train cigarettes were d. s
tributed by ladies of the Red Cross
canteen service. Each of the soldiers
to-be took with him an outfit that mad
been presented by the Augusta Red
Cross Chapter. The boys OF the sur
rounding towns as well as those of ALI
gusta shared in the chapters generosity.
Each outfit consisted of a sweater, two
pairs of socks, and comfort kit con-
tanning various miscellaneous articles
of everyday usefulness. The sweaters
were all knit within the past week for
this special occasion.
With contingents from Bangor. Bel
fast and Old Town, the Augusta boys
occupied two SPECIAL cars. The entire
party was under charge of Capt. Benja-
min of Camp Devens. Eddie Lausier
was designated by Gov. Plaisted to have
general supervision of the Augusta par
~ with the duty of distributing the
bc dges bearing the name and exemp-
ton board number of passing around
the meal tickets, and of attending to
miscellaneous details. The boys were
to be served lunches at Deeringl juno
ton and were due to arrive at Camp
Devens late in the afternoon
The boys were officially indicted into
'>A 'iSS AoiibdS dlteIUOOil. Nineteen
were summoned to the exemption board
HEADQUARTERS and every man reported.
Fourteen was the districts required
quota and the extra five were summoned
as alternates. Two of the alternates.
Napoleon Bellevance and Alphonse
Blouin, urged that they be sent with the
party, although they were not as vet
required to join the colors Their re-
quest was granted. Also typical of the
eager Willingness shown by the bow,
was the spirit shown by Norman Shorev
and Halves Seigars. who left sick beds
TO be present and declined an opportuni-
" TO be temporarily excused from SER
wee EDDIE Lausier is one of four
brothers. all fine physical specimens
VINO nave been accepted for the selec-
tive service and is one of a family %
10 boys and four girls
While at the exemption board head.
quarters Sunday afternoon the bovs
were given heart-to-heart talk hv
Gov. Plaisted. They were invited 70
the Red Cross rooms and there were
ven the packages OF which mentio,
mas been made. The ladies' of the chan
Ter also gave welcome assistance in Tho
ming out of insurance and allo,mc,.
papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

The scoutmaSters and assistant
scoutmasters of the four troops of
Boy Scouts in this city met Monday
afternoon at the Y. NJ. c. A. building
and considered plans for their work
in the third Liberty Loan and War
Savings Stamps campaign. Each
troop will have a section Of the city
to canvass during the campaign.
Plans were made for the troops to
have military drills for parade
marching. beginning next Monday.
Physical Director Pitcher will be
drill master.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
Twenty-Five Casualties Among the
American Expeditionary Forces

Died of disease: Privates Pearson
Round, George Fitzsimmons. Jesse E.
Stinchcomb, Francis Welles.
Severely wounded: Privates Eugene
w. Elstun, Joseph Nowak
Slightly wounded: First Lieut.. George
f. Boyd: Sergeant Joseph Petrush; Cor
poral Milton Willard; Wagner Frank
Lucy; Privates Homer Ayler, Harold F.
Buchbinder. Howard H. Crum. Moses
Fischer, Francis D. Calvin. Zed S. Hon.
aker, Samuel w. Kopp, Clifford Led
ford, Lonnie r. Rouse. Harlee c, Smith,
Troy A. Tarwater, John Kurban. Fred
Warnash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
GERMAN ANN ALLIANCE
CLAIMS TO BE LOYAL

Washington, April 1.-Defenders OF
the German American Alliance, un-
der investigation by Senate COM
mittee to determine whether the or
ganization has been loyal to the
United States. testified today that
the Allegheny County branch in
Pennsylvania sent funds it collected
to the Swiss Red Cross to aid Brit
ish. Russian and German wounded
Richard Ullrich, president of the Al
legheny. branch. said that he did not
approve circulars sent out in which the
alliance endorsed conditions in Pittsburg
last fall as a means of defeating muck
ers and German haters."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
GERMANS ASK
WITHDRAWAL
OF RED GUARD

London, April 1.-Germany has pro-
tested to the Russian government
against the continuation Of the move
ment Of Red Guard forces fl olM Rus
STA to Finland and asks the Withdraw
al Of such Red Guard attachments as
have passed the frontier. according to
a wireless dispatch from Berlin to-
day. The punishment of the guilty
in this connection is asked, as well
as preventive measures for the flu
ture. Germany will take the necessary
measures herself if the Russian gov
eminent lis not able to fulfil its OBJ
legations" in this respect. the Russian
authorities are informed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

TX
Istilf another said everything he. had
was gone- vens laed pencils.
Fire Chief Berry Ehen asked
about the fire that q 80 cab
was received followed INN
from " 10. Thfsds artment rsss
sponded with A. y ombinatioaS
Hose 2, kook r u sard. Hose
81 !: 8: f. s & e.. Id
that a.. QEladsa6f rurrors
afioaf. q evefal suppositions. some
saying that things looked suspicious
ana some~saSing that they did not.
But" he added significantly. there
may be something more to tell you
tonight" II is understood that steps
are being taken for an investigation.
State Insurance Commissioner Ivan
Lang of Augusta was in the city in
the afternoon in conference with Fire
Chief Berry and together they went
over the circumstances of the fire
"a longswith the officials Of the Maine
Central Railroad. Chief Berry said
that there, were several suspicious
appearing circumstances connected
with the fire. according to his iudg-
ment. He stated that there was
pair of overalIs lying on a bench far
enough away from the fire to pre-
clude the possibility of being ignited
from it and yet they We're burning. 1t
not only seemed strange that they
were burning but that they should
be there. He said that if fire We're
going to he set TO destroy the build
irgs, that that was the ideal loca-
ton. to accomplish the purpose
Chief Berry said that now things
were all in the hands of the officials
of lite road and any further move
ment would be at their pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
ADJOURNED MEETING OF
THE BOARD Of EDUCATION

the previous meeting. Mayor Ward
we'll inquired into the amount paid
TO teachers in Waterville compared
with other cities and towns in
Maine and also asked the amount
paid to teachers by the yearly roll.
! The mayor said he had always un-
dcrstood that teachers were poorly
! paid.
Superintendent Perkins stated
that for the spring term raise of
20 per cent. would cost the city $4,000
and for another year would mean
about $4,000.
Judge Matthew read the report of
the committee on finance who rec
commended an advance of $3.50 per
week with a few exceptions, the in
crease to begin on April /. The in
crease will cost the city $500 for
the spring term.
Mayo" Wardwell said that he
would not criticise the report in any
way, that he had to pay more for
his help and he thought the teachers
should have the raise. The report Of
the committee was accepted.
The matter of the Junior exhibit
ton was discussed and it was voted
that the Junior class receive com
petitive fitting for the same. The
matter was left to the committee on
teachers with power to act They
were empowered to select a teacher
and arrange the salary.
The matter of home gardens was
talked of under the head Of voca :
tional training and after quite a
lengthy and spirited discussion it
was voted to leave the matter with
the committee on courses of study
and methods of instruction to report
at the next meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

Watervillc. April 1.-tSpcciaD.-
An adjourned meeting of the board of
education was held Monday evening at
the office of Supt Of Schools Perkins.
Immediately after the board was call
ed 70 order Mrs j l.. Dean. president
of the enid Welfare League, and Mrs.
George Bruce Franklin, who were in
waiting TO address the board on the
matter of securing n teacher of agricul-
turc in the schools Of Watervile, were
introduced ." the members of the board
by Supt Perkins.
Mrs. Dean told the board of the dam
ger OF starvation because Of the lack
OF the food crop, She said that her
husband has 81 head OF cattle but will
he obliged 10 kin OF some next fall on
account of lack Of grain.
Mrs George Bruce Franklin spoke on
the Smith Hughes act and expla ined
that the federal government would pay
for an Instructor ia agriculture. Mrs.
Franklin stated that she was speak
IN behalf Of having an instructor come
In April and teach gardening during the
summer That would necessitate having
the money before september
Mrs. Dean also read a letter from
President Wilson to Hon. Franklin *.
Luce, secretary of the interior. in COM
mendation of the home garden move
ment
After brief discussion of the
matter presented. the ladies with
drew and the board resumed its reg
ular business.
Mayor Wardwcll was invited in to
the meeting 10 listen to the report OF
the committee on finance. which re-
ported on the matter of the raise in
gala rios asked for by the tnaChers at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
TWENTY SUMMER
COTTAGES BURN

Marshfield, Mass, April Twenty
summer cottages on the northerly
part of the Beach Bluff section OF
this town were destroyed by fire to-
night. The flames were prevented
from reaching the cottages on the
waterfront and sweeping the thickly
built up portion of Beach Bluff by a
member of the Brant Rock Coast
Guard station and by the fire depart
ments Of this town and Duxbury.
Only two of the destroyed houses
were open and the occupants sue
ceeded in escaping unhurt. The
cause of the fire is unknown. The
loss was estimated at between $50
coo and $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
SHOT AND KILLED
LITTLE SISTER

East BoOthbay, Me-, April 1.-Hap-
pening upon the 81 rife which an
older sister had been using for tar
get practice. and had left within her
| reach, Louise. the fvc-year- old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
Rice of West Boothbay. accidently
shot and killed her baby sister, a
child Of less than year, late on Sat
urday afternoon.
The bullet entered the brain and
death was instantaneous. Mr. Rice is
one of the Rice Brothers. boatbuild-
ers at East BOothbay. and the birth
of the little girl who was killed was
concurrent with the burning of the
Rice Brothers shops last July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
PRICE OF MEAD
STILL HIGHER

Chicago. April 1.-Prices scf y
better cuts Of meat were dncreaS
about IL cents all over the co,tSZ
try today, it was announced by rehs
resentatives of packing concerns. Thd
increase was due to the lightness 0f
cattle receipts, it was said, and u
customary at this time OF yeaE
Adjustment Of meatless days had
nothing to do with the increase. it
was said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
PHILA. POLICE
HAVE ORDERS
TO "CLEAN UP"

Philadelphia, April Orders Il
clean up their districts within Il
hours or suffer dismissal We're issuN
to all police officials in the city b. 5
William II. Wilson, director Of pus
lie safety. after conference todg
with Mayor Smith, at which the al
legged vice conditions in Philadelphia
were discussed. Both the mayor and
! Mr.. Wilson said they did not believe
conditions were as bad as set forth
by Chairman Fosdick of the training
camps activities commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

The regular meeting of the Pastors
Union was held Monday forenoon in
Library hall. Prof. Mcdonald of Col
by gave an interesting paper on So
cialism, discussed from the Chris
tan point Of view. A committee con-
sisting of DIR. Arthur $. Phelps. Rev.
Charles f. Robinson and Rev. f. II.
Stedman were chosen a committee to
arrange for public meeting to be
held in the near future under the Ma
tional Committee of Publicity on the
Moral Aims of the War. These meet
ngs are being held under the auspices
of the National Council of the Fed
Grafton OF Churches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

At the regular monthly business
meeting of the Woman's Association
held at the rooms Monday afternoon
it was voted to hold the annual birth
day party at the rooms at 100 Main
street on the evening of May l. A
committee was chosen to look after
the refreshments and entertainment
for that evening. 1t was voted to pay
500 toward the debt on the building
during the month of May. IT was
reported that 100 books were given
from the library at the rooms Of t. e
soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

Washington, April TWENTY-FIVE cas-
ualties among the American expedition
AIRY forces reported today were divided
as follows:
One Killed in action: one died OF
wounds: four died of disease. two Sc
Nercly wounded and Il slightly wounded
The list follows.
Killed in action; Private William
itapp.
Died of wounds Private Edward
Fisher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
RICHMOND

Robert II. White. a prominent busi-
ness man of this town, committed sui
cidc Monday morning by hanging
me BODY was discovered by Mrs.
Nhite. when she went to call her hus-
rand to breakfast. One of the causes
was dependency. He was born in
Webster, Me. in lS43 and was in BUS
mess i'll Richmond for about half n
century He leaves. besides q wife,
wv" daughters. Miss Mary l.. White
,of Portland and Miss Brenda #. White
or Richmond, and one sister, Mrs. Ara
Haynes of Cliftondalc. Mass. Funeral
arrangements will be announced later.
The funeral of Silas n. Haynes. Il,
prominent business man, whose sud
den death from pneumonia occurred
Wednesday, was held from his resi-
dcnCc ON Boynton street Saturday af-
tcrnoon. The services We're conducted
10y EcN. |. y. Bean of Lewiston
Miss Kathryn Dick of Gardiner Is 4
guest at the home of her grandpa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. BE-. Colby.
| special |. O. O. f. meeting was
| held Saturday evening. The Initiatcry-
degree was conferred on one candi-
date.
Harold H. Emerson left Monday for
Bath and will leave Tuesday with
SagadahoC's latest draft quota fol.
Camp rcVcns, Mass
Thc Ladies' Aid of the Congrega-
tional church will met at the home e
/ Mr.. Georgia Richardson Wednesday,
afternoon
! The traverse jurors drawn from
! Richmond to serve at the May term
! Of tive supreme judicial court to he
/ holden at Bath are: William X Blu
ker. Arthur Lancaster and Lester
/ Umbcrhind.
| Mr.. and Mrs. James Colby and son
BENJAMIN of Bath were Sunday guests
of The gcntlcmen's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Is. f. Colby.
Miss Marjorie Shaw was visitor in
Bath Monday.
The Junior Red Cross drive is now on
4 in full force and the children are greatly
! interested. The committee consists of
Miss Helen Haynes chairman. Miss Ell
Nira Lord and Miss Myrtle Jack
John Riley of Bath and Lawrence Ri
ley of Portland passed the weekend at
{
Miss Ida Colby passed the week send
with relatives in Gardiner
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Newell were
guests of relatives in Lewiston Sunday
Miss Gertrude Riley was a visitor in
Gardiner Sunday.
/ Miss Florence Wakefield is passing a
10 DAYS vacation with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. 4. Wakefield
Mrs. G. A. Alexander is entertaining
her aunt Mrs. Rachel Gilmore of Wool
wlch' at her home on Front street.
'ohn +. Sucking. former resident
OF Richmond, now of Dorchester, Mass.
returned Sunday after passing a few
days in town
Mrs w. w. Farclough and little
daughter Jane are guests at the home
OF Mr.. Fairclough's father. w. II. Fair
clough.
Fred Hilton of Boston is the guest n,
relatives in town.
Mr. and Mrs. w. l.. Seekins of Pitts.
ton were visitors in town Wednesday,
About so members of Nj C,r,,e,
chapter, O. l.. s, went to Brunsuick
Monday afternoon to attend A reetinp
OF the chapter at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
BELL TO West
On Strict Diet Because
of Minor Ailment
Medical Boards Reason for Assign
reut to Western Department
Just Returned from Fore,nn Tour
OF Inspection

Washington. April Man. Gen. J.
Franklin Bell. who has been com
manding the 18th National Army Di-
vision at Camp Upton. y. y, was
today assigned TO take charge of the
western department with headquar-
tors at san Francisco. Mai. Gen. Bell
recently returned from a tour of in
Hpection abroad.
ON his return from Europe. Gen.
Rcll was ordered to Washington to
undergo medical examination. The
statement Was made yesterday that
he had passed this examination. 1t
was learned later. however. that the
medical board had recommended a
period OF strict diet because of some
minor ailments. This Is believed Ia
have been the reason tor his assign
ment TO- tho western department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

Prof. Herbert c. Libby Of Colby
college has been invited to deliver his
address on The Cure for un-Ameri-
canism' at the annual meeting Of
the New England Associate Alliance
to be held at Camp Devens. Aver.
Mass. on April IS. There will be
three other addresses. one by Chap
lain Albert Levitt, one by Rev Paul
Revere Frothingham. d. D., on
America Ideals and one by Mrs.
William ii. Lothrop on Homie Ser
vice Work for the American Red
Cross The meeting is to be held
in the Federation House. which is the
gift of the churches to the soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
List Of Unelaimed Mail Matter

Mems List-George Cook, Maurice
F. HAL Maurice f. Hall, NJ. A. JAG.
obs, Earl O Kinney. Chas Knirbt
NJ f. Mathews Omer Morricessatt
Harry Murray. Alfred Roderinna
omen Llst-Mrs. Geo, r. Allen
MISS -. +. Carrigan. Mrs Mona
Green Miss Addie Jewett, Miss Balva
heileS. Miss Viola NJ Milton. Mrs. "
w. Peavey, Mrs. Ethel NJ. Shaw Ms
flossie Smith. Mrs. Estelle SnamId
ing. 'pauio-
foreign-Theophilous Fancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

The Board Of City Assessors were
in session at City hall Monday from
9 to II o'clock in the forenoon and
from to o'clock in the afternoon.
They will also be in session each
Saturday during the month of April
from to o'clock in the afternoon.
All persons owning real estate whose
property was assessed in the wrong
name or by wrong description in
the '''''nr+"'-- of 1917 or where other
changes have been made, are asked
to call during these hours stated and
have proper corrections made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
BIG GUN KILLS
FOUR IN PARIS

Paris. April 1.-The bombardment
Of Paris hy long range German guns
was resumed this afternoon.
-Four oarsons were killed and in
jured by the commandment. accord
ing to the official announcement this
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
SUSPICIOUS DEATH
OF TURK AT PORTLAND

Portland. Me. April Tho police
are investigating the death of Mar
mad Hassan. "a Turk. aged SIS years,
who was found unconscious outside a
Turkish and Armenian rendezvous on
Lancaster street last night. He was
taken to a hospital. where he died this
morning. There were several contu-
sions on the head indicating foul play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
STR. TITHONUS
is TORPEDOED

London. April 1.-The British
armed boarding steamer Tithonus
was torpedoed and sunk by q Ger
man submarine on March %, accord :
ing to an official statement issued by
the admiralty, One mercantile officer
and three naval ratings were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

John +. Hill of the United Sales
garage of Silver street. with several
chauffeurs. left Monday night for New
York to drive back a consignment of
cars. This move was made because
Of the impossibilities of transporta-
ton and his inability to get cars here
for his trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

Hon. George X. Boutelle, Hon.
Frank Redington and DR.. j. f. Hill
have been appointed to have charge
of the big patriotic rally in City hall
Sunday afternoon. Hon. Patrick a.
Giilen of Bangor will be one of the
speakers and music will be furnished
by the Waterville Military Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02

The Easter Monday ball given last
evening at City hall by Calanthe
Lodge. Knights of Pythias. was a
very pleasant affair and was attend
ed by fair number. Roy Small Of
ficiated rs floor director and his aides
were Vincent Rigg and Fred Tur-
ner Lees piece orchestra fur
nished The music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-02
tures his subject being The Choice
of the Ministry as Profession.

Members of W. S. Heath Circle, La
dies of the G. a. r.. who are pian-
ming to go to Augusta on THURSDAY
will please take the II o'clock car Tor
Augusta. The last car leaves the State
House for Waterville at go o'clock