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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Local offices Of the city market
service of the Bureau of Markets
have been opened in Chicago. St,
Louis. Bridgeport and New Haven.
Conn. and Worcester, Mass. to re-
port the local markets for house.
wives and growers. Two kinds Of
reports are issued from these Of
fices-one for the local consumers,
which is distributed through the
local press, and one for nearby truck
growers put out in mimeographed
form. The local market reporting
service is now established in II
cities. The Office at st. Paul has
been reopened Tor the season Of local
production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Arthur H. Terry of IS Pleasant street,
who is employed at the Central Maine
Power Co. has received a letter from
his son. Arthur w. Terry, in which he
stated that he has successfully passed
examinations as chief mechanic. Mr.
Terry has been at L. S. S. P. "A, which
Is engaged in doing patrol duty and
convoy service. Mr.. Terry is a grad.
uate OF wa.erville high school and at
tended the Genera! Electric achocl At
Lynn. where he studied mechanical en-
cheering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
MEETING CITY
GOVERNMENT
HELD TUESDAY

The regular meeting Of the city gov
eminent was held at City hall Tuesday
evening in the alderrnens rooms The
meeting was opened by Mayor f, c.
Wardwell. who read the roll Of ac-
counts. a joint convention was held at
that time for the purpose CT electing A
trustee for the public library in place
Of Charles F. johnson, who recently re-
signed 1t was voted to elect Carroll
y Perkins 5 trustee
The special committee appointed at
the last meeting reported tina; $500 be
paid for the use of the Elhs hall for the
Red Cross for the year 1918. The Elks
pay janitor who is giving much time
TO the local Red Cross, and instead Of
the Red Cross paying the sum of $500
the city will pay the amount to the
E,ks.
1t was voted that Green street be
closed to teams and automobiles and
that sign be placed at either end OF
the street for no traffic to pass
1t was voted that the sealer Of weights
and measures be authorized to purchase
scales that would weigh 800 pounds for
use in an official capacity
That 25O-candlepower light be pla ced
on the corner of Union and Front
streets that a CO., candlepower light be
placed at the corner of Vigue avenue
and College avenue: the matter to be
left in the hands of the committee on
street lights; that the polling in Ward 4
be changed from the Armory to City
hall. that four matters regarding side
walks be left in the hands of the com.
mittee on new sidewalks: that a license
be granted Edward Giroux to do bust
ness as junk dealer in the city: that
moving picture licenses be granted those
now holding licenses.
In the matter of granting permission
in regard to erecting poles BY the Cen
trail Maine Power Co.
George Hegarty saidthat his COM
pany intends to connect its present
lines at Rice's Rips. between Water
vile and Oakland, and. in doing this,
TO avoid bringing high voltage lines
into the city. The matter was dis
cussed and it was at length decided
to adjourn. the hearing to Friday
evening.
The following roll of accounts was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

More than 1000 girls in Oregon
cities have been interested in light
farm work by farm help specialists
Of the United States Department of
Agriculture, and are now being
placed in the fruit districts Of the
state to assist in picking berries and
fruit. In some cases these girls and
women receive training in grading,
and packing fruit and have shown
that they are more efficient helpers
in this line of work than men. Many
Of the growers are providing tents as
quarters for the women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
BROKER HERZIG PLEADS
NOT GUILTY OF USING
u. S. MAILS TO DEFRAUD

Jacob Simon Herzig. alias George
Graham Rice. stock broker, indicted
by Federal grand Jury yesterday on
charge Of using the mails to de-
fraud. pleaded not guilty today and,
blending the filing of $4,000 bond
was paroled in the custody of his
counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
BRITISH TO REFIT
AMERICAN SOLDIERS

London. Aug. 6--The British gov
eminent has let contracts to British
manufacturers for military clothing
to reft 100000 American soldiers.
according to a despatch from Glas-
gov to the Central News. This or.
der. which exceeds all records. is In
addition to contracts under execu-
ton for the French and British ARM
les. No cloth is to be made hence
forth for civilian use, except under
permits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

A regular meeting OF tho W. s.
hath circle. ladies' OF the G.. A. r.
b. held at the g a r hall Tues
y afternoon and evening The
t'es enloved n picnic lunch, fol-
)1ed by the regular meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
JULY rs RECORD
MONTH FOR SALE
wv. S. S. IN MAINE

Portland. Me-, Aug. 6-The total
sale Of War stamps in Maine for
July was $1.442.00o according to
state director Herbert J. Brown, far
exceeding all previous records for the
state. The state total $685., 500. q
third of the states quota. This is q
ped capita sale Of $5.O5. Franklin
County leads in percentage quota
sold. 4s.2, and Cumberland in total
sales, $1.O05, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
lucien Row

Inc death of Lucien Roy, the four
ear-oid-son of Mr.. and Mrs. cideon
roy or Water street, occurred in
Portland at the hospita, Tuessa, -.
,ilorhins' and the remains were
proosn' to this city in the afternoon
me funeral services will be be1d
rom the Notre Dame church ~
"ednesday afternoon at o.c,ocL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
MILLION DOLLAR
DAMAGE AT GERSTNER
FIELD, HOUSTON. TEX.

Houston, Texas, Aug. "a report
that Gerstner field. a training camp
for aviators. was badly damaged and
that property losses in and around
Lake Charles, La. would amount to
a million dollars, was received at the
general Offices of the Southern Pa
cific railroad in Houston tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
ONLY ONE POUND
CANDY TO CUSTOMER

New York, Aug. 6-Dealers in can
dy were asked today by the Federal
food board not to sell more than q
pound to a customer at one time in
order to save sugar. At the same
time the public was asked ito re-
duce considera bly, the consumption
Of all sweet Injuries"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

pnr track IL being built from
NHlerville and Fairfield car line
|" lockwood mills for the pur-
I " nanPrg gravel from the
pt owned nv Dr Poulin to
DooSwood dam r. erecting this
" VIII save lot Of time. as
'e."lc car can do double the
e Of the work horse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

|--,. services Of the late
h N. ' ,r were held Tuesday
H.. w, N0're Dame church AZ :
! s.,, .v r. Drolet oficiated.
~, n =. were Frank Butler. a
,. " NE deceased. who is sta
,,,s amp Devens. Elmer But
D. VT brother. ~ this city; and
-. v ,snon' Joseph vashon and
! r,,, ,soon ~ this city. and Ros-
,, mon mon. who is stationed a.,
fss,c p ms in'erment was at the
'une Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

George Wiseman, who recent,v n,,r-
chased the Mountain farm. is doing ex.
'ens''e farm work and can boast of
having one of the finest potato fields in
Maine. Mr.. Wiseman is from Aroostoo,e
county and has much knowledge about
raising potatoes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

While cutting grain on his farm
IN Ustick. ILL.,, Cornelius x. Smith
found coat. Search Of the pockets
revealed Z bank book belonging to .
resident Of Eldredge. Ia, IN waicn
was shown a bank balance OF $<OHU.
II il thought tho coat was carried
.nere by g tornado which sesuck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Chief OF Police Clyde Clark Of
Philo. ILL.,. took up gardening as
side line, but found it so profitable
he has resigned his Office to devote
all of his time to his five-acre
patch" of tomatoes. sweet corn and
other plants and vegetables:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

" and Mrs. Edward Lacombe
|" gone 70 Old Orchard beach
EsH 'ney Will pass two weeks. Mr..
f'1os Ia ENJOYING two weeks
aton from duties at the Walker
Falnr Co store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
ROYAL KNIGHT wins
PRESS STAKE At
CLEVELAND, OHIO

Cleveland. Ohio. Aug. 6.-The Press
stake for 2.l7 trotters, the feature or
todays Grand Clruit card at North
Randall, went to The Royal knight,
which previously had never won
race. Not only had he failed to Win
a race, but The Royal Knight had
failed to capture heat, notwith-
standing which he was made a ia
vorite for this event.
The second favorite to reward his
hackers was Budlight. which cap
tured the I'll pace in straight heats
from Dan Hedgewood. 1t was the
easiest victory of the day.
Alma Forbes. third choice in the
letting, had no trouble annexing the
2.13 trot from Ante Guy and Siss
Bing, the favorites. After Alma
Forbes had won the first two heats
and the race. Alderman made no eff
for; TO capture the third money.
From a racing standpoint the PA
pace had the most thrills Of the at
ternoon the winner finally turning
up in Maggie Wreath. a rank out
sider. IN the first two heats she was
victim Of poor racing luck. Maggie
'
nose from John A. Hall. but won
the fourth easily. After Esta q. the
favorite, had won the first heat she
was distarced. summaries:
oil CLASS-PURSE $1,000,
Budlight (Murphy) ........... 1 l
Dan Hedgewood (Swain) .... 2
Cliff Mouqette (HunelD .... s 3
Miss Cuba Clay (Snow) .... 3 6
Lucy T. William Patch, Admiral y,
Hall H and Bowed also started.
Tme--..o4 "a; EOS IA; 2Gs IA
THE PRESS. III CLAs~ TROTT-
ING VALUE $4,000.
The Royal Knight >Walker :.
Tacit S, FFleming) ........... ! =
Allan Watt tMurphy) .......2 3
Car Peter (Slaughter) ......
John Spencer and Frisco Worthy
also started.
Time-2.o5 Ia; 2.05 II; EOS Ia.
I2.t3 CLASS TROTTING PURSE
$1,000.
Alma Forbes (Ackerman) L ] 4
Ante Guy tMurphy) } : 1
Siss Bing (McMahon) ..... :
Isworthy Mckinney Lee)... 4 6 3
Bingen, Pointer. The Lincoln.
Ruby Watts, Brownie Watt, Nellie
Alcantara and Minnie Arthur also
started.
Time 2.o6 "a; 207 IA: EOS IA.
Ola CLASS PACING PURSE $1,000.
Maggie Wreath (Mallow) II IL l l
Nellie Ross (Vance). 4 3 D =
John 4. Sal (McMahon) " : no
Tramp Quick (Shiveiy).. 70
Flora A., Billy Jackson. Walter S.,
Baron Chan, Dan Matthews, Pro-
gress Regulator, Martin B., Esta G.
and Secret c., also started.
Time 2.07 If; 2.06 IL; 2.07 L.;
! ell IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Jack WEIGH Of the United States Ma
Hnes, from the U, 5. s North Carolina
VINO is enjoying a furlough at camn
belgrade with relatives. and Lieut.. Hen.
ry F. Marshall of the sigma, corps sta.
toned at Syracuse. n. Y. also at the
Lakes were in the city Tuesday for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Lieut. Harold Emery. who has
fsn EMPLOYED A. the Armour Beef
has resigned his position and
leave for Augusta where he will
'r the officers trimming school Of
} Third Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

y md Mrs. William Hall and
gfa'er' Miss Mildred of Lowell.
/" nave arrived in the city and
'St iriends and relatives for
Ia 1avS They were former res
r. of fairfield and have many
'aIances in this city and vicin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Arthur Crafty. who has been sta
toned at Charlotte. S. c., and is a
member of the Naval Aviation, has
arrived in the city and is passing Il
furIough with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

!. automobile driven by John
~ gong toward Oakland, and A
' oflven nv Fred Southland
coward this city. colnded
b NV afternoon on the state roa d
y -, "''erfi'le and Oakland.
"e' came m Of Mr.. South
\. ana the other machine es-
Ftnart '''e" render and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred F7ewa,,,,
law returned from Boston. where
sneS nave been visiting relatives and
trends. Their daughter, Mrs. Charles
Miller accompanied them to the CIT
ana Will remain here for severa,
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Edward Poirier. who is stationed at
Camp Devens and Ernest Poirier,
who is at Franklin Institute. Bos-
ton. have returned after passing the
weekend in the city with their pa
rents. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso Poir-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

The other day a farmerette work.
ing on a Berkshire farm adjacent to
a sris camp started for stroll
over the camp during an idle mo-
"eht 70 have chat with the young
misses. but was waved away by the
chaperon. who took her for Just .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
A LONG ONE HITCHED
ON TO HOOVER'S NAME

Havre, Aug. 6-The Belgian gov
eminent has conferred the title Of
Honorary Citizen and Friend of the
Belgian Nation" on Herbert C. Hoov-
er, the American food administrator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Mrs. Joseph Lachance, who has been
visiting in Portland. returned Tuesday
to her home in this city. Miss Beulah
Ludwig left Portland Tuesday for Phil
adelphia, where she will visit before re-
turning to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Plane News. published by the en-
listed men of the Aviation Service IA
France, says: IAN ofiicer ana cadet
correspond with the sans gtrl back
home and sdkf officer censcrs the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Friends in the city have received word
from Warren johnson. who was former
~ employed in the Dunbar drug store,
now in Southampton, England He is
a private in the 1o4th Supply Train, 9th
Division. A. f. F.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Owners OF automobiles state that the
condition of the road on College avenue
about the upper crossing is very bad
and that immediate attention is needed
to get the road into proper shape
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Miss Laura Tardiff has entered the
employ of the Hager candy store as
clerk in the place of Miss Marion Har-
low, who resigned to accept a position
with the Liggett company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Harry Randall has returned to his
home in Brookline. Mass. after being
In the city few days with Mrs, Ran
dali. who is passing the summer here
with relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Erld stevens assistant secre-
br Il the local Y NJ c. A. now To-
brt in Illinois. was IN the city call
y On friends Tuesday on his way
Bangor where he will visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Pred Savtele OF Massachusetts,.
y arrived IN the city and will visit
s brother Charles Sawtelie OF Sill
d street Mr. Sawtelle was for
)ry Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
Heer Single TARGET ch.u,;.-

Chicago AUG S,-william H. Heer of
Guthrie, ok'. former professional
trap shooter, won the amateur cham
plonship OF the United States at single
targets today in the grand American
trap shooting tournament
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

lsaac Serrington has arrived in the
D. and VIII be employed as porter
the Name Central station IN the
ece NJ Thomas J Ranks. who left
nnday Tor Camp Devens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

the Wilson Co. in this city. has gone to
Bangor to reside. having been trans
ferred from the Waterville Office to the
Bangor office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Word has been received in the city
OF the promotion of Charles Albert
Allen (Burt) to sergeant. Sergt. AL
len is Of the 56th Pioneer Infantry at
Spartanburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
''tn Classical Institute
WArsRvlLleuA,.

s,I s'aa. college preparatory and
r,,. .. "d Arts eou... "a,
"a" as. and a two y..r eou... t 20,
Pie. ho..ss 'souassa Up-to. date
..l.,, s'., symnasium. tw.lv.
.so,.,.,hs' d. library. and sci.
J. ~os.r....
3 p p.,s,'' , ..s i,sorn..,., 81.
a r.,n I 1 = As-..er,.
lan.rsee.s:sss , :, ~. IL. ,s,a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

|yr Sanger Ann!s and daughter.
be- Catherine. left Tuesday for
br.Arop Beach. AT Winthrop. Mass.
I'm they will. pass a couple of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

| Miss Hazel Blake, who is employed
at the Hollingsworth e Whitney Co,
has gone to Owls Head. where she will
enjoy a vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

,,sn Wi,hee Of Winslow Is boast
!, nv,r MS 1900 healthy cabbage
~. aute an unusual crop IN this
h. OF the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

|Y. juliet RoNichaud and Miss
s.s Marie Rohichaud have return
rom q several days STAY at Snow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

r,s,r, Russell Lord Of the Z. S.
.as arrived IN the city and IS pas
L. few days furlough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
Britt and Dundee Draw

Boston. Aug. 6-Frankie Britt of New
Bedford and Johnny Dundee of New
York boxed a l2-round draw here to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07


k- Leon Burke ana "'ss '>ose o'.
-.,u-red from several days
4, a, owls Head
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

John Rowell. proprietor of the Ar
mour Beef company, has moved his
family to his farm in China, which is
being conducted by his brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

NJ, Alice Riley Of Lewiston ar
Fed in the city uesaay 70 NC
k.a q Srs. Dan oulsieN'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

t.. s,nrla,- Of the kennebec camps
[ ,hs c,,v calling on friends Tues
h FOR n" DAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

|Yrs T Moore ~ New York city
y her daughter. Mrs Henry j.
ksagu II Benton Falls were in
J city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

r.s g Psvton Of Portland is pa IS
1 ,er days al wehher pond with
J hnl'y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

l. !, VhIttrmore left Tuesday
y Lar where he will ,1sit
..s,, and relatives for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

.,,e NJ intovlcation was be-
~" -.4re TUESDAY morning. the
~ and cost was lr1posed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

New York has abolished auction sales
OF WORKOUT police horses. The S. P. c.
A. will take over all discarded animals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

, pray left for Sorthport
..'s,y where he will remain a few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

u,,oId Hersom of the United
>" is IN the city passing A
lstgr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
$19,677.33

Charles Mason of East Vassa lboro
was in the city Tuesday for the day on
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Deortng 81 Rockport was IN
w." ri, business Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

ou,1,oren has returned from
par ,ys. STAY Al Belgrade Lakes,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Rearce of Oak street was in
slu. tor the day Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

n Goodwin Of China was in
|fH mr. ON friends Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

49,, brooks 81 Augusta was
p m business TUESDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

+ homer Of Franklin was IN the
n b -. d,y Tuesday with FRIENDS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Costumes Gay, Quaint and
Ludicrous at Annual Mas
querade-Miss Whittlesy as
"Girl From Toyland", and
James Fassett as Gay Cav
alier" Take Prizes-Whist
and Dance Is "Next"-Per-
sOnal Mention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

:, Nelson Of Augusta was IN ene
~ ,ns,ness Tuesday.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-25
Draft Big Success,
Whitman ellis K. ofC

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, March "a
The knights Of Columbus war fund
drive in Westchester County was given
big impetus this afternoon when Gov
ernor Whitman addressed a business
meeting in the White Plains High
School auditorium. Which was attende d
by prominent people from all parts of
the county.
At Vhe request OF the Rev. Richard
). heeHe; OF st. Johns Church. Gov
ernor Whitman made a special trip
10 hlte Plains to make the principal
speech IN the county to put the final
touch to the war fund drive. He told
the young men and women who will
conduct a tag day campaign to-mor-
row how to go about their work to
get the very most out of their efforts,
District Attorney Lee Parsons Davis
OF Ncstchester County, presided
ana addresses were also made by Con
gresham Hustled. Of Peekskiil. and
rather Keeffe. Congressman Husted
deciared that Congress was ready to
couple the size of the army and navy
OF the United States and to raise an
unlimited amount Of money. which
would forever prevent the Germans
from winning the war. Governor WHIT.
man said among other things:
somewhat over year ago, when the
selectlvc draft act was before Congress-
we heard in different parts of the c,un-
try persons who said that the American
people were not militaristic, that thev
could not be forced into the army. anl.
that conscrlption would be resisted
wv hen the bill was signed, the Govern
or Or or New York and, l suppose the Gov
ernors of many other states, we're in
formed that there would be riots and
much bloodshed when the time came
TOR the men to be called. These same
persons said that the men of this coun-
Try would not be taken and forced into
the ranks; that we had gone beyond tho
DAYS or barbarism. Then the draft law
went into effect, and $4,000 men ware
can ca4led from from this state. They responded
with Will from everywhere, from the
shops. Offices, mills and farms and
Iron Iron no part of this state or from any
part OF this country was there re-.
port OF a sing single disturbance. This state
back" 'N' oe "eio