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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-08
FRENCH WAR LOAF.
Entire Wheat Crop Has Been Requisi-
tioned BY the Government.

Iloned BY The ii0T eFnMei.t'
Paris. Jan. s.-Only the very poor
and zen and women doing the hardest
s:nd Of manual labor may have more
than seven ounces of war bread q Gay
in France from now on, the food ad-
,-c:n:stratior hes been advised ny the
trcnct, government. The ensre
French whs@t crop has been ~egoiz'
Toned Dy the government.
This sacrifice has BEEN acceptsf
y the French people ancomP!ain
,ngly on the governments eSpian7'
ion that only under such restriction
an hlro-ican rc-onf rre'ncnts
-~ansnnrfc! in skins that othcrw'"
would carry grsin for their oEa2f
"nd that, in addition, this grain tor
French bread can come from Amer
ca only bv virtue of actual saV'n>'
" reduced CONSUMPTION Of bread BY
he American people.
"These extremely severe meas
.res" said the French statement,
psnaciallv the seven ounces a &2T:
ave deeply impressed public op.n-
m"
Men who are very poor or who do
ard manual '"bor uet n11ut twen:T-
one ounces of bread a dav; women
Tho are very poor. or vino are en-
nloved on hard work ees abor. sew
-rtoen ounces 4 dav; everv one else
~-+s so-ran onrcns. which is loss
han ho1f Of n0"1A Loaf. or no.
-nre +tan fur OF five slices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-08

Annual .Heei:ag.

The regular annual meeting Of the
,o.khod2is Of Wil!i&n! Belmont and
0 d. Incorporated. will BE- held at INC
,.incipa! office CT the company, No.
Is south Fairfax sire t, Ciy OF
lcxandr;a Virginia on the 2nd day
January 1913 at y o'clock in -hc
orenoon for the purpose Of electirs
;rectcrs for the ensuing year an
rans2ctirg such other business as
ay properly cGme before said meet
~.
Dated, New York City. Jan ?, 1873.
Jos,rh II Sehocabe g-r, S2c'y
LIT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-08

To the Stockholders Of the Ma
.;onal M&r;;4a-se corporation. lii,
sgu!2r annual meeting Of the stock
ho.dsrs Of the N4,ior2l Ma gaEc.;-
corporation will be ned At 1U' J.
ri fax Street., 4 exon ia, Va, ..
Tuesday, Jan. 2.y -, 1918, at HID
'cicck, >. n.
J.. VI I.a-!,:a, S..ra:a.J
I'D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-08
annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the stock
FOLDERS o: the Columbia Granite L
Dredging Corporation will be h ID ct
looms d 2. Alexandria National
?ank Building, Alexandria. Vi"ginii,
Thurs day Jaau2"T II, 1918. At
? o'c'cct zen. sor The election "
ri~rr.o~z ard n an~ocsi7n Of su"a
'''"~ bu-'~oss - INV properly cone
"forc said meeting.
4 G. Bonnet. Secretary.
3lG-td.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15

Lyons. July 1.-THE citys Fourteenth
OF July proba bly, was the most eventful
IN its history. William G. Sharpe. the
American amba ssador to France, with
MS son and suite, arrived here SATURDAY.
night as guests OF the project The
town was filled with visitors and sol.
diers. American troops in the line Of
march this afternoon being for the first
time seen by the Lyonese.
The procession moved 10 the new
president Wilson bridge. where retwee,
3""N and 10000 people thronsed the
banks of the river.
ter speeches by the project and the
mayor small boy dressed in blue.
speaking for the children from the II,
'aded region. thanked President Wilson
through Ambassador Sharpe for Aneri.
can help and sympathy for the destitute
children. The lad concluded with e..
iute and separate cheers for the United
states France ard the Allies.
when Mr.. sharpe had concluded his
speech an American brigade. at the ex-
press wish Of the municipality. led the
way across the President Wuso,
oridse. British, Italian and French
troops followed and then came the am.
rassador with the Official cortese. TIE
remainder OF the day was crowded with
various ceremonies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
Annette keilerman in the Million
Dollar Picture, "A Daughter of the
Gods" at the johnson Opera House
Today. Same Small Prices

"A Daughter of the Gods" with An
nette Kelerman. the great VIM. Fox
star will be seen at the Johnson Opera
House today and tomorrow. This is the
million dollar picture beautiful 1t had
II months run in New York: II
months in Chicago eight in London
and six IN Paris. Miss Kellerman IS
shown in this picture being thrown into
pool Of crocodiles, diving a distance
of l25 feet, The picture is lavishly cos
tuned and presented as VIM Fox alone
can produce This big spectacle was
shown a the Coliseum with prices from
25c. to $50 but the same small prices
viii prevail at the Johnson Opera
House today and tomorrow. six and y
cents Big features always on Monday
and tuesday a the cut rates. Clara
Kimball Young on Wednesday and
, Thursday at this theatre. Marguerite
. Clark will soon be seen in Uncle Tom S
Cabin. She plays Little Eva and one
Of the Topsies. Charlie Ray in the
Paramount picture, His Own Home
, Town. This is one of the big screen
plays soon to he shown on a double bill
with Norma Talmadge. See Annette
kellerman today in the wonderful pic
ture, "A Daughter of the Gods ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
IN FRANCE
Continued from Page ons)

Of the lines was taken up by French
marines. sailors and cavalry.
American ambulances concluded
the procession, and here again the
overseas soldiers were showered
with flowers and cheered.
Cnfavorable weather with fire.
ouent rain did not prevent a point
whence view of the parade was
obtainable from being crowded.
Many persons had taken up their
positions the night before. Special
arrangements allowed wounded
soldiers to have good places to view
their comrades.
The line of march was from this
Bois de Boulogne through various
wide avenues to the Tuileries Gard
ems. AS the Official party left. Pres
ldent Poincaire and Premier Clem-
enceau received ovations. Marshal
Joffre. hero OF the Marine, also was
enthusiastically cheered.
The subscriptions to the National
defense bonds received at the public
booths opened for today as part Of
the celebration aggregated more
than 1l0,o00,0O0 francs. Owing to
the success of the plan. despite the
uncertain weather the booths will
remain open tomorrow for further
subscriptions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
PROMINENT BRUNSWICK
BUSINESS MAN DIES

Brunswick, Me, July n-Emery: A.
Crawford, one Of Brunswick's best
known business men, died very sudden
~ today from heart trouble Mr.. Craw.
ford was born in Brunswick Aug IL,
1S4s, the son of John and Sarah Craw
ford. He succeeded his father in the
trucking business. which he contin.ied
until 1909, when he sold out and moved
to Oakland, Cal, where he remained
nearly two years. For the past eight
years ne had been manager of the local
gristmill owned by the z, J. Ham co.
of Lewiston, and for five years Of that
time in addition was manager Of the
Cumberland theatre. He was for nine
years a member OF the board OF seiect.
men. He belonged to the Masonic boj-
les, including the Commandery and tie
Shrine, Odd Fellows, knights Of Pyth-
las and Red MeC 0e years ago last
September he Il "a1,. BELLE A.. Bon
ney of FitchbuRoos sos She survives
and also enc SOM Lrnes +. Crawford.
Funeral services on Wednesday after
noon will be conducted BY Dunlap Com
mandery, Knights TsmplAf. - 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
AT NEW YORK
Continued from PAGE Onel

instances these sermons were delivered
III french. To this successful obsery-
ahce or the day was added a Touch ~
contrast by the naval salutes fired
In the afternoon while cersmor;.,
were being held before the statue ~
Joan of Arc on Riverside Drive NOV,
oefs OF New forks French colony. &c.
sir'ns to forget for a moment the bat
'ies now raging overseas. celebrated
thelr Fourteenth of July in nre.r,
iashion holding q fete rationale in ear-
Gems IN the upper part OF Manhat,.,
mere secure from the roar of drun,.
ana oratory, they played games under
the trees.
throughout the day citizens OF New
York entertained members Of frances
nghting forces in the CITY on Ieavs
Many were guests Of the MAYORS rom.
mittee on national defense at tn. open.
AIR canteens. There. hanked b. khaki
or navy blue they we're given the pref
erence in everything by their American
comrades.
The Madison Square Garden meeting
arranged by the national committee on
the allied tribute to France, and pre-
sided over by Charles E. Hughes, form
ed fitting climax to the celebration
enthusiasm ran high when messages
were read from President Poincaire
PRESIDENT wilson and General Foch.
Eloquent addresses were delivered Nv
French Ambassador Jusserand. British
Ambassador Lord Reading, Italian Am
bassador Di Cellere. Secretary Dani.Is
and others
before introducing Mr.. Gon1pers. Mr.
Hughes read the following cable mes.
sage from London. IT.
Pro-Ally dabor demonstration +,
trafalgar square sends cordial ~ree.-
lngs' to a similar assemblaee in Madt-
son Square Garden on the gloriou. an.
niversary Of French liberty. and assure.
the American people of the British "a.
termination regarding an unyieldinr
prosecution Of the war with her Iowa,
aiiies until the defeat Of German i'm.
perialism brings democratic and dur.
able peace"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
Day or v. S. Fronts

with the American Forces in France,
july H-(By the Associated Press,-
on ali :he American fronts in France
American soldiers today Joined their
French comrades in enthusiastically
celebrating the French fete. The
Americans wore the French national
emblem and decorated their billets and
motor cars with French flags. The vii.
iageS IN the rear of the lines again vera
profusely decorated with flags of all the
Alles
Showers failed to keep the crowds in
doors and the churches ware fiIled ~
all early services. Soldiers and civilians
promenaded the main thorouehfarss
ana exchanged holiday greetings. The
Americans entered into the spirit os
the day the same way hey celebrate
independence day Those who were ab,a
10 secure passes went to Paris. Others
remained at their posts nineline with
me French soldiers and Civilians and
renewing pledges that the two republics
VIII Tight until victory is attained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
MAINE CENTRAL'S
NEW VIADUCT

The old wooden trestlc. that has for
so many years carried the trains of
the Maine Central safely over the
stretch between the Gardiner and
Randolph bridge am Steamboat
street is now in process of demolition
and the work of constructing the
concrete one which is to replace it is
progressing, though the weather has
been q severe handicap to rapid work.
Excavations for the piers are made
between the wooden ones and this
means that there are to be 33 of
them. All trains now pass over the
east bound track, a switch having
been installed just above tn" gate
tenders house. The heavy timbers
are removed by the st aam crane as
RAPIDLY as needed. As the land at
this, the upper end Of the stretch is
filled or made land, it was necessary
to drive piling and about IS OF these
are placed at the base for the piers
to rest upon. In some instances the
Spiling has been driven in distance
of 80 feet. thus showing tho nature Of
the land. While this work was in
progress the workmen uncovered an
old rorduroy road several feet below
the present surface. Logs fully two
feet in diameter have also beer taken
I'D apparently as sound as when
built into the wharf or ferry slip
which was unearthed further along,
After the west bound track is com
plcted work will be commenced upon
the cast bound The jon will probab-
ly ho finished no much before snow
flies
The viaduct when completed Will
have a length of 495 feet and will be
,, 28l feet in width. The piers are 10
be Is feet apart from center TO CEN
! ter and the same distance IN height
! Tho quantity of concrete and pre-
| parcd rock Necessary for the conStruc-
! ton is enormous, the latter being
| stored in hugh piles down IN the
, freight ward. The mixing is done on
! Gray's wharf and then transferred 70
/ its place in large buckets and trans
! ported By the travelling crane.
4 At the freight yard an equally I'M
portant work is being carried on, the
/ moulding of the great concrete SLABS
! that are to run from pier 10 pier
! Each Of these is about seven feet
wide and fifteen in lenSth, four beng
laid side by side and ',"yed together
+, to secure the necessary width Tor me
road bed. At the outer edge there is
a curb to retain the ballast IN place
The necessary facilities for darlnage
! have been made. On the top or THESE
slabs the ballast. sleercrs and ralF
are to be laid in the ordinary fashion
set of these slabs weighs IS tons
and as there arc 80 sets in the cover
ing of the viaduct, The complete
weight of the top will be 1896 tons
These slabs are said to be the only
onoes of this kind in New England
The contractors are the T. Stewart <
Sons Co, of Newton, Mass.
The viaduCt is not he only I'M
movement which is to be made II
this section for concrete butmerts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
MARSTON & BROOKS IL.
AMERICAN GLUE |

Hallowell fans were given a good
exhibition of baseball playing Satur-
day afternoon on the Muster field
when Marston e. Brooks team de-
feated a team from the American
Glue Co., by the score of II to l.
Veteran players on the American
Glue Co, team MADE good show
ing, the fielding of INDY McBain
being feature. Cusick the Marston
& Brooks pitcher was in excellent
form( allowing but hits and pitch
ing consistent ball ali through the
game. The battery for Marston &.
Brooks was Cusick and Rancourt.
The opposing battery was ePabody
and Grimes. The winrjng team has
won every game so far this season
and Manager Meader desires to chal-
lenge any aggregation On the KenEe-
bee river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
Open Forum Tonight

DR. Powell of Boston will be the
speaker ar the open forum meeting
which IS to be held this evening at
O'Clock at the Universalist church.
DR.. Powell comes with the highest
recommendations and the evening is
sure TO be one of both pleasure ana
profit TO those attending The sub
ject Will be Educational Reciproc-
ity with Our Allies After the War"
There will also he chorus singing of
patriotic songs This is to be the last
Of a very interesting series of talks
and there should be a large attend
ance There is no charge for admis-
sion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
u. S. IN NEED
OF ENGINEERS

Boston. July 14.-Because of a seri-
Gus shortage of first and second as
sistant engineers, the United States
Shipping Board recruiting service to-
night issued a call to all licensed men
Of these grades to come forward for
immediate service. They are re-
quested to report to Harrington Pike
Of the Shipping boards bureau in this
city, for either overseas or coastwise
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
Parade at Portland

Portland. Me. July H.-Portland
observed Bastiie Day with a parade
of 500 soldiers now in training at the
local forts which was followed by a
mass meeting at City Hall where the
principal speaker was Henry Morgen-
than. former United States amhassa-
dor 10 Turkey. Former Mayor c. A.
Strout. president of the local French
Alliance presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
ONE KILLED AND
OTHERS SERIOUSLY HUPT
IN AUTO COLLISION

Providence. K. l., July 14.-Mrs. Sam
ue. Goldsmith Of Worcester was killed.
Miss Augusta Levy. 80. and Mrs. Mary
Levy. 81, both OF Worcester, were prob
ably fatally injured, and two men and
one other woman were seriously hurt
when the automobile in which they
were riding struck second machine in
East Providence and then crashed into
a telegraph pole today. The second car
was operated by Ralph A. steiger OF
Springfield, who was accompa MED by
Miss Nellie Murray Of that city Neither
was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
WASHINGTON HoNoRs
FRENCH FETE DAY

Washington. July 1i.-America to-
heroic sacrifices in the war for
world freedom by celebrating Bastile
Day. BY order of President Wilson
the French tricolor was displayed
beside the stars and stripes on all
government buildings including the
White House, while celebrations were
held in most cities and towns over
the country.
Members of the famous Alpine
Chasscaus and other French soldiers
in the United States were homo,
guests in number of cities and adj
dressed mass meetings -Four min
ute men read to the millions thew adj
dressed message to the people If
France. which had been sent to Paris
through Ambassador Jusserand. and
the presidents message to the French
nation was read at a number of COM
munities' celebrations.
Bastile Day was observed by the
American Navy as is American In
dependence day, including salutes at
noon by the ships, all of which were
dressed with flags.
In Washington Bastile day was
observed by a community mass meet
ing on the White House Ellipse.
Senator J. Hamilton Lewis of IL
hnolS spoke on behalf of America and
the response for France was made by
NJ. Edouard De Billy, deputy French
High commissioner to the Unitel
States.
Resolutions were adopted ana
transmitted to France and choir
sang The Marseillaise" and The
star Spangled Banner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND

duilnS OtaTkS ana All Stdr cast IN
Triangle Production Until They
Get Me-. Gaumont News Showing
All t he Topical News of the Day.
and Triangle Comedy at the Strand
Today
Crowding the last burst of speed
from his jaded mount, man dashed
up to the saloon in the little Canad-
ian town and flung himself from his
horse.
With one swift glance at the hors-
es at the hitchlng rack he swept on
into the saloon. who owns that
pinto?" The owner spoke up and
asked $40 and the others horse to
boot for the pinto. Done" said the
man. The stranger made for the
door. but the pinto's owner grabbed
him and insisted on buying AS the
stranger refus d. the man reached
for his gun. There was Il binding
flash. and when the smoke cleared
away the stranger was gone and the
former of the pinto lay dead
This is the thrilling opening and
the foundation . the story of the
Triangle play. II nti, They Get Me-
a vir,le story of life in the Canadian
today. Jack Curtis, Pauline Stark e
and Joe King appcpar in the leading
roles.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
WELL-KNOWN CIGAR
MANUFACTURER DIES
AT MANCHESTER. N. H.

Manchester, y. H.. July 14.-Roger
G. Sullivan, GO years old. who died in
a Boston hospital Saturday night,
was said to be the largest individual
revenue taxpayer in the country. the
business which he had built up in
the manufacture Of cigars being. it
il claimed. the largest Of that grade
III lie world.
In 1874 he began the manufacture
Of cigars with one employe. using
the number Of his store as the nare
Of his cigar, he developed business
until he employed 1900 hands and
manufactured 100000 cigars annu-
ally. Mr. Sullivan was director Of
the New Hampshire Fire Insurance
Co. and q trustee Of the Public Ii
brary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
Is HURT IN COLLISION
OF AUTO AND ELECTRIC
NEWBURYPORT. MASS.

NeWburyport, Mass. July If
Thirteen persons were injured when
a nuhlic automobile was struck by
an electric car near recreation
Grove on the road to Salisbury Beach
today. None Of the injuries are ex-
pected to prove fatal.
Those most seriously hurt are Will
liam Duggan, Newburyport. cuts on
head. Francis Moran. Amesbury, cuts
on head Arthur Aleu- oriVer OF
automobile, collar bone broken anu
possible internal injuries. Ralph
GRAY. leg broken; Mrs. Mary Dane
licke. Newburyport. leg broken. Iney
received treatment - lne Anna
Jaques hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
MERCHANTMEN
IN FIGHT WITH
SUBMARINE

An Atlantic Port, July H.-An en-
gagement with a German submarine
in mid-ocean on July g. was reported
by a British armed merchantmen ar
irving here today
The Britisher was attacked by
cunfre whom about half way be
tween the Irish coast and CAPE
Race. The submarine emerged two
miles astern and pursued. opening
fire but ineffectively The steamship
returned the FIRE Whether a hit We :
obtained the ohcers did not know
u, the German gave up the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
WIRE CONTROL
is AUTHORIZED
SENATE VOTE, 46-16

Washington. July 14.-Congress
Saturday night. granted President
Wilson'S request for authority to
take over and Operate telegraph,
Telephone, cable and radio lines. Bv
vote of as to 16-the minority all
Republcans-the Senate adopted
without amendment, the House res
clution granting such power Cor the
period of the war.
The resolution will tie signed ly
presiding officers OF the Senate ana
House and transmitted - the Pres
ident Monday.
All attempts to amend or modify
the administration mea sure when
passed the House July 5, bv vote Of
z92, were defeated in session last
ing until 9 o'clock SATURDAY.
night Amendents by Senators Will
son of Indiana to except telephones
and press wires, from the provis
ions of the resolution were defeat
ed, respectively Al to and SO to Il.
An amendment by Senator Gore of
Oklahoma, to limit action regarding
telephones to long distance wires
was voted down. while an amend
ment by Senator Reed of Missouri.
designed to insure unrestricted pub
lie use of facilities, was twice re-
jected f..
The roll call on nal adoption fol-
lows:
For adoption:
Democrats - Ashurst, Bankhead,
Benet, Fletcher, Henderson, Hitch
cock, Jones of New Mexico, kendrick,
King. Lewis, Mcclellan, Martin, My
ers, Nugent, Overman, Phelan, Pitt
man, Pomerence, Ramsdell, Reed,
salisbury. Shafroth, Sheppard,
Shields, Simmons, Smith of Arizona,
Smith Of Georgia, Smith OF South
Carolina. Swanson. Thomas, Thomp-
!. n, Trommell, Underwood and Yard
man. Total, So.
Republicans Colt. Curtis, johnson
Of California, Jones Of Washington.
Kenyon, Knox. Lenroot, Nelson, Nor
ris, Poindexter and Sterling. Total,
II.
Total for the resolution, IS.
Against adoption:
Democrats None.
Republicans Borah. Brandegree,
Fernald, France, Frelinghuysen, Hale
Harding, Kellogg, McCumber, New
Penrose, Sherman, Smith of Michi-
gan. Smoot, Wadsworth and Watson.
Total, 16
Senators voting for the Watson
amendment to exempt telephones
wires were: Borah, Brandegree, Cur
it's. Fernald. France, Frelinghuysen,
Hale. Harding, Kellogg, Knox. Len
root. McCumber, New, Penrose, Sher-
man, Smith of Michigan, Smoot. Ster-
ling, Wadsworth and Watson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
ANGLO-FRENCH DINNER
HELD IN LONDON

London. July lt-Major Gen. Bidde,
commanding the American forces in the
United Kingdom, was among the guests
at the annual Anglo French dinner or
eanlzed by the Alsace- Lorraine Patri-
otic League in London last night in con
nection with the French national fete.
Baron Burnham presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15
LUMBER MILL
BURNED AT
VAN BUREN,

Van Buren,. Me, July 14.-The Al
lendale mill. which was working on
government orders for long lumber,
was burned tooay. It was owned by
4. E. Hammond. The loss. estimat-
ed at 100000, is partly covered by
insurance.
The fire started in the boiler room
from an undetermined cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-15

Through the courtesy of Mr.. Sanhorn
and William Berry the children of the
House of the Good Shepherd enjoyed
their usual trip to Boothtay Harbor.
Mr. Berry's treat of fruit and ice cream
added much to the pleasure of the lit
tie ones.