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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
Quiet and Order Restored

Tucson, Ariz, Aug. "A telephone
message from Nogales at 1915 o'clock
tonight SAID the twin cities were quiet.
a truce having been agreed upon unit
: o'clock in the morning. At confer
ence tonight between \. j. Absoia. com
manding the Nogalea, sonora, garri-
son. and Lieut.. Col Herman. together
with Collector OF the Port Charles Har-
dy and prominent American and MeNi
can civilians. Commander Ahasoia e%-
pressed regret at the outbreak and de
c!ared it was due to ill-feeiing between
Mexican and American customs guards
He said there was no hostility among
the Mexican federal soldiers toward the
American forces. The mayor OF N"sa-
les, Sonora. reported to have been killed
was Felix Penalose. His death has not
been confirmed. although he was known
70 have been in the district OF the Eohe-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28

and IL surely will be benefit to
II-...r,,;,,e for them to take home
r.;th them the vision of our hustling
citv our new and beautiful buildings,
our level and tree shaded streets and
the general air of prosperity which
even the stress OF war times cannot
dim and which is certainly held bS'
..,erv man. woman and child within
its borders. It Is certainly of bene-
If for these people to go home with
an impression Of this kind. for 1t is
univ a few years when the boys and
Girls who attend our exhibitions and
tring in the Jars OF fruits and COM
pete as members of pi: clubs. will be
the men and women who will hold
the destinies Of Maine in their hands.
and might it not be possible that the
impressions gained from attendance
a the yearly exhibitions Of the Cen
tral Maine Fair. in later years bear
its fruit in the way of students in
our schools or merchants along our
Streets These are among the things
which the management Of this fair
has attempted to bring home to the
people Of this city, and II is as sure
as the sun rises and sets that we
must as citizens of Watervilie, all
work together for the up-buildine OF
the fair and it's allied interests.
The people Of WaterviAe are in
vited to advise with tn. management
o. the fair; any OF it's officers will be
glad to give information or accept
suggestions at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
PAGE RESIGNS
AS AMBASSADOR
i'll HEALTH CAUSE

Washington. Aug. 27.-Due to con-
tinucd i'll health. Walter Hines Page,
Ambassador of the United States to
Great britain, has offered his resig-
nation to President Wilson. While
no official announcement was forth
coming today, it was learned in Off :
cal circles that the President, at the
urgent request Of the Ambassa dor
Rad decided to accept the resignation.
so many and so various have been
the activities and accomplishments OF
Ambassador Page during his stay at
the Court of St. James, that il was
said today at the state Department
that they form a compendious history
Of American diplomacy from the be
ginning to the present stage of the
world war.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
NO AUTOMOBILES
tcoc<inued from Page One)

mards. together with the extensive nil
itary operations in France, have render
ed necessary. for a limited period the
adoption of safeguard against the pos
sible shortage. In view of the difficulty
it is not the impossibility or differen-
tiating between the various uses 70
which automobiles are applied. the unis-
ed States fuel administration believes.
that the greatest measure of economy
can be effected with the least interfer-
euce with the business Of the country
by the continuance Of all classes of mo-
tor vehicles motorboats and motorcycles
on Sunday. The United States fuel ad-
ministration therefore requests that IN
the section of the United States east OF
the Mississippi river there shall be
discontinuance OF use of the vehicles
above specified. including all auch as are
operated for hire. on each Sunday here
after until notification that the need Tor
such discontinuance has ceased"
The administration also makes an ap-
peal ito the patriotic men and women
OF America, east OF the Mississippi riv-
er. to undertake voluntarily additional
conservation in the operating OF their
own automobiles wherever possible
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
TROY

Mrs. LOttie Coffin is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Albert Parsons OF
Brunswick
Mrs. Edna Clark is critically i'll at
the home of her father. J. w. Luce.
Ervine Ferguson and Maurice
IoWes answered the call to the coors
last week, going to Camp Devens. II
Ia understood that Mark Myrick and
oral Luce are to GO 10 the same camp
the 2sth and ChesIey Fernald is to
go to Long Island for special service
as a machinist on the 90.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
J. +. Pierce on Thursday the cath.
Mrs. Julie Getchell Of New Haven.
Conn, was the guest last week OF
Mrs. Clary and Mrs. Chase. This
week they are entertaining Mrs York
and daughter from Dorchester, Mass.
Schools in town opened this week
for a short term.
The lawn party at the home of Clair
Stone last Thursday night was
pleasant affair and about sl1 was
realized for the Ladies' Aid.
|E-> Ell" L. Hopkins was in Bel
fast Saturday.
MIS-. y. f. Danforth is passing the
week at her cottage at Windemere.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Farnham of Mass
achtsetts are visiting relatives in town,
Mrs. Aggie Estes OF Fairfield was a
guest last week at the home of Reuben
Rhoades.
forter Sanborn and family have NOV
ed to Albion.
Herbert Allen Of Bangor has been
visiting his sister. Mrs. Deibert Rey-
nolds.
Charles Gerry and family motored
from their home in HaverhiIl, Mass,
ana are guests Of his sister, Mrs. Dan
forth
James Libby. Mrs. Myra Terrill ano
Z. A. Estes and mother were in Belfast
last week to attend ths funeral of the
late Judge Rogers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
COMPROMISE ON
PROHIBITION
EFFECTIVE JULYl

Washington. Aug. T.-Senate leaders
ot prohibition and anti-prohibition fac
tons Joined in stating late to-day that
an agreement haG been reached which
is expected 10 insure passage of the
pending wartime prohibition bill by
Thursday. to become effective July t.
1919
The compromise agreement fxes th.
ehecfive date as July / rext, instead IT
Jan. l, az originally provided 1t also
provides that Manufacture T. beer and
wine shall stop MAY /. 1919 instead II
Nov. next
Representative Jones OF WASHINGTON,
a prohibition leader. Chairman Simmons
of the finance committee. and Senator
Lodge. Republican leader, authorized
the statement that the compromise had
been agreed upon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
i. S. AND MEXICANS
Continued from Page Onel

International line. Nogales being his
home. Like the main street of a motion
picture frontier town. International ave-
nue., where the fighting started, zigzag
its way along the international bound
ary lin. between Mexico and the Unite |
states and forms the main business
street between the republics American
sentries patrol the boundary night ana
day, while Mexican seItries in their
slate-colorea uniforms patrol the oppo-
site side.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
BAY STATE CONVICTS
BUY LIBERTY BONDS AND
HELP WAR CHARITIES

Boston, Aug. 27.-Eyidenccs Of
practical patriotism on the part OF
inmates of penal institutions in Mas
sachusetts were cited by Edward c,
F. Bagley. state director of prisons,
in statement tonight.
THE inmates" said Mr.. Bag!ey,
have shown a great deal of patriot
ism in subscribing to the Liberty
loans and in giving generously to
war charities. Prisoners use their
spare time knitting sweaters Tor the
soldiers. One Of those discharged 81
men who are now in the army and
navy. The bureau Of prisons has
learned Of the decoration Tor distin-
guished service OF several ff the
men on parole.
Mr.. Bagley pointed to the fact that
with 2o9,116 arrests in 1917, the lars-
est number in the history on the
state, there were only 2l1.7eS commit
ments fewer than in previous years
because of the development IT the
probation system. He said 'hat tae
policy of releasing men on frooa-
ton had greatly assisted IN supply
ing the war demand for labor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
SOMERVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs Parker f, Narr ard sor
Gordon were Thursday callers of Mr.
and Mrs Robert f. Owen of Tassal.
boro Master Gordon expects to attend
Oak Grove seminary this fall
. Mrs. Mabel Norton and children were
Friday guests OF Mrs. Sadie Weeks OF
Weeks Mills.
Miss Sylvia Leighton Of China recent.
,y visited her cousin. Miss Freeiove
Taylor.
Word has been received at Camp
pevens, Aver, Mass, that two of ouI
somerville boys. who trained there
Private Avery R. Colby and Private Al
bert Hisier. are fighting in the presen.
great battle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
FREEDOM

Mrs. Clarence johnson Of WaterVille
has been passing few days with hef
sister. Mrs Inez Bellows
Norman Wiggin and family of Rock
land. Mass, are visiting friends and
relatives in town.
Mrs. Carter b Keen and friends OF
ashington, D. G., are at the Keen
homestead.
Harding P. Bryant, who has been
passing his vacation at Milbridge. has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Wiggin OF
Charlestown, Mass. were at j. r. Wig
gins Friday
The Junior Red Cross will give an en-
tertainmen. at the Grange hall Wednes-
day evening, Aug. cs.
Clayton A Storer, the newly elected
principal Of Freedom Academy. was in
town over Old Home day.
A little daughter has arrived at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred FIVE.
Z. J. Vose and E W. Downer mo-
tored to HouIton Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Chas. Cox and Mr.. and
Mrs Snow of Hermon. were visitors at
W. r. Sparrows ne past week,
Mrs Nellie Thompson Morgan, who IS
passing the summer at her old home at
Morrell and Miss Sadie GOWN. re.
turned missionary from India. were the
speakers Old Home day.
Edward Leonard OF Knox was at G.
E. BryanGs Friday.
Marion Atkinson Of North Searsmont
was the guest of Hazel Sparrow over
Old Home day,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
TWO SCORE HURT IN
TROLLEY ACCIDENT

Manchester, n. H., Aug. 27.-Two
score of people were more or less in
jured tonight when the controller
burned out on a Lake avenue trolley
car at $50 o'clock and the explosion
which followed caused a wild panic
aboard the car with was packed
with people going home from their
work and half a dozen people were
so cut and bruised as to require hos
pital treatment either from ujmp-
ing from the car or being crushed
OF otherwise injured in the rush 10
get away. Among them was Mrs.
Margaret D. Barry OF Maiden. Mass,
who suffered injuries to her back.
Several were slightly burned but
none were fatally hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
OAKLAND

Gordon Wayness Of Pittsfeld is Il
guest of his daughter, Mrs. Earl Healey
Of church street.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Wells and Mr.. AMI
Mrs James Garnett of East Rochester
y. H., who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. J Henry Morse, have gone to Ban
gor and Camden, where they will visit
friends before returning to their home
MIR. and Mrs r. NJ. Stcne and son
Maurice of Church street have gone to
Kineo. where they will be guests Of rel
atiyes for few days.
Rev. p. A. A. Killam has returned
from Brookton, where he has been pass
ing a two weeks vacation.
Miss Muriel Morrow. who has been the
guest OF Miss Marion Booker OF Bel
grade the past week, has returned &c
her home in Sidney
Mrs. Margie Spaulding is passing a
two weeks vacation with friends and
relatives In Portland.
Doris Croweil who has been VISITING
relatives in East Highga:e. ", fo'
three weeks, returned Tuesday to he'
home on Church street
Mr. and Mrs George Luce Of Sears
mont are guests Of Or. and Mrs SIN,
mons.
Mrs. Guy Spauldine, who has beer
visiting friends and relatives in Water
vile and Oakland, has returned to he1
home in Portland. She was accom-
panied BY her niece. Miss Audre,
Spaulding.
Mrs. isabel C,ary OF Rumford Falls
was a guest Monday night of Mr. an
Mrs Henry Hunton of Pleasant street
The Free Baptist church will hold =
picnic Wednesday at George Manter's
grove on Lake Messalonskee. All those
wishing to attend will meet at the
church Wednesday morning at o'clock
Mrs Chester Bridges of Oakland
Heights left TUESDAY for Boston. where
she will visit her son, Merle Bridges
who is pupil at the Franklin Institute
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
LIBERTY CHORUS TO
SING SUNDAY EVENING
IN CHAUTAUQUA TENT

The MANAGEMENT ot the Chautauaua
has kindly offered the use of one OF its
tents for the Liberty Chorus sing which
will he held next Sunday evening.
George Thornton Edwards of Portland,
the director will be present and the
third grand rehearsal Will be held. The
following artists are to assist in the
singing Miss Nora Bartiette Greeley
and Miss Mildred E. Penney of Oakland.
soioists. and Miss Yvette Clair. pianist
Miss Clair Grondin will he present with
her helpers
The Liberty Chorus is to sing at the
Central Maine Fair on Wednesday,
Sept, H. While admission to the re-
hearsais is free and everyone is invit-
ed. in order 10 obtain admittance to the
fair grounds and grandstand persons
must regularly Join the chorus and by
paying a small fee the member will be
given a pin which entities him a mem
her of the chorus in this city.
Holders OF seats for Chautaudua who
have reserved seats must understand
that the seats will not be reserved on
Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
FISHERMEN ARE P RAISED FOR
CONTINUING TO Brave MENACE
OF U-bOATS IN north ATLANTA

Boston, Aug. 27.-Praise and graft
tude to the fisherman for continuing
to brave the menace OF the U-boat
were given by Henry B. Endicott.
state food administrator. in a state
ment issued tonight. II wish l coulL
write to every fisherman" Mr.. En-
dicott said, and thank him for the
splendid patriotic spirit which he is
showing in going to sea, notwith-
standing the E-boat scare. That tha
fish catch may be kept at the highest
possible is essential. in order that
other foods necessary for our SOL
diers abroad and those Of our allies
may be had to the fullest extent.
I'VE have been assured by Secre-
tary Of the Navy Daniels and also
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
DIRECTUhA J, Wins 2.06 PACE At
READvILLE GRAN D CIRCUIT MEET
silver KIN c wins 2.14 PACE

Readvile, Mass. Aug. 27-Direc-
tum j. won tie honors at the second
days meeting of the Grand Circuit
no. scs at the Readville track this
afternoon by leading a field of fast
tr1tters home in each Of the three
heats in the 2o6 pace for a $4,000
purse. The Murphy entry went in
%, 1-2. a.0S 3-4, and 2.03 5-4.
Tommy Murphy had to push Di-
Iectum j. to the limit to win the first
and second heats and the leaders
were punched at the wire. The
Poughkccpsic PAGER breezed home
with open space in the third heat.
In. picked ly many to win the
e> cnt, was poorly placed and get in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
Ptsyqrouuds Close

The play grounds were closed at
S o'clock Tuesday afternoon after a
1aost successful season. which lasted
only II days. owing to the lack OF
finds. In the II days there have
tcen over 1000 children at the
grounds on an average of 200 a day,
G;d they have enjoyed the programs
which have been SO carefully ar
vanged by Miss Towne and NJ. Bur
ril who have been supervising the
grounds since the opening.
During the day Tuesday there
were about rs guests, including
mothers, at the grounds. who wit
messed the contests and games in
which al the youngsters participate
ed
Owing to the rain the water at the
swimming tank was muddy and the
sv imming instructor did not allow
the children to enter in the swim
ming contest which had previously
| tapn announced. but Is of the older
! boys participated in the contest in
| order to show the parents just how
! rIach the tank was enjoyed by the
! children.
Other contests which took place
du,ing the DAY were: the tug Of war,
so yard dash. 100 yard dash, Is mile
race around the track, quarter mile
race in which both girls and boys
participated. There were also
games for the smaller children, in
cluding tag, grass games and the
sand pits.
Tile grounds were closed for the
season and Il is hoped that next
year they will open early in the year
and that the required funds will be
raised during the winter to have the
grounds opened until fall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
NEWBERY LEADING IN
MICHIGAN PRIMARIES

Detroit. Aug. q 2l.--Incomuiete and un-
official returns from counties scattered
throughout Michigan showed Command
er Truman ". Newberry Leading Henry
Ford, former Governor Chase s Osborn
and William q. Simpson in the race for
the Republican nomination for Unite !
States senator Ford, who also is can
didate for the senatorial nomination Of
the Democratic ticket, was leading
James W. Helme on the face of the
early returns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
Chairman of Republican
Congressional Committee
Tenders Resignation

Washington. Aug. Representa-
tive Farnk Fl. Woods of Iowa, VINO
recently failed of denomination 10
Congress, rendered to the Republican
Congressional committee tonight his
resignation as chairman Of that or
eanization. Mr.. Woods announced
his reasons in a letter saying he re
signed in the interest of harmony ana
unity in the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
Thousands Join in
Singing Star Spangled
Banner in Greater Boston

Boston, Aug. Z1.-Thousands joined III
singing The Star Spang!ed Banner IN
Greater Boston at O'Clock tonight. IN
residences. clubs, theatres. at the snors
resorts and elsewhere the strains OF 'he
national anthem peaied forth at' 'he
strike OF the hour. The singing was
part of nationwide demonstTatio''
planned for tonight by the Liberty SH's
commission Of the war camp comm'i
ty service and the national coGnei -
defense. II centered at 8 conclaVe ~
independence square. Philadelphia
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
5000 PEOPLE
AT BANGOR FAIR
ON OPENING DAY

Bangor. Me. Aug. 27.--Three THOUSAND
people attended the Bangor Fair today
and saw some very good racing. In the
Ill pace, 500 r. IL. Beckett and Ash
look. Massa chnsetts horses. startirs
from outside positions nla6e hot race,
outfooting the rest of the field. Il H
Beckett captured the first heat. but Ash.
look was trife the bette in the mex,
three. Best tip1e 2lli
Earl North had the speed OF the fed
in the 500 pace. $500. winning In straigh;
heats. Best time 219I.
RrI!ssells Dillon won the colt race
purse 80. two i'll three. Best time
225,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
FRENCH ADMIRE
british STRATEGY

Paris, Aug G.-(By Canadian
fress).-French military critics al
Pay a tribute to the great value o
the present British operations. es
pecia'sy in pinning down huge enc.
my forces. They point out that Ba.
paume could have been taken TIVE
Gays ago. but that the British prc.
Ter TO maneuver the Germans uu,
Of it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
GRAPE GROWERS WANT
TWO MORE WET YEARS

Washington, Aug. 27--CaIifornia
a:ape growers appearing today be-
fore the Senate agriculture commit
tee. urged that the pending national
Prohibition legislation he amended
so as to become effective July l..
-9&0, instead Of July 1. 1919. as now
proposed. They said the July ! COM
promise would benefit wine makers
but would cause enormous losses to
grape growers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28

tie money only in the second heat
when he came strong at the finish in.
to third position.
Silver King, the favorite, owned
py \. p Wheeler of White Rive,
Junction. Vt. won the PA pace for
half mile heats. The event was 70,
PAGERS who had not appeared before
on the Grand Circuit. Edna Early
cwned by W. S. Parlan of Lookhar,
..'a., won the three year Old pacing
division Of the Merican horse breed.
trs' futurity. Peter Elliott, owned
by {. 4. Elliott of indianapolis, was
'ht. only other starter. 4 go trot
for members of the metropolitan
Driving Club OF Boston and an An.
atcur Club race for trotters was also
fnid.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28

by Admiral Benson in charge =,
Washington and Admiral Wood - !.
charge Of the New England sac,,.a n
that everything possible will be Avn
to protect our fishermen while A. s s.s
and we therefore have every co.s
derce that the new danger IN ~.
fishermen's life will be reduced Ia Wv
minimum, and we also have evs,s
confidence that very shortly it vn
be entirely wiped out.
I'm continuing in your work ~,
are quite appreciably measuring M
in spirit with that of our splepsH
boys in uniform who must, befo,.
facing the dangers and rigers Of ar
tuai war on the other side, face N.
U-boat menace en- route. Again N.
fisherman has been called upon a
show his mettle and as usual ha,
not been found wanting"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
$4,000 Fire at
w. Dummerston, Vt.

West Dummerston. VT, Aug. "a
general store which contained the post
Office together with Grange hall and FIVE
dwellings went up in flames today. The
residents prevented a further spread Of
the fire by the use of buckets. The
cause Of the blaze has not been deter
mined The loss was estimated at $50,
ON
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
HEARING ON NEW
REVENUE BILL
BEGINS TUESDAY

Washington, Aug. l7.-Hearing on the
new war revenue bill to begin next
Tuesday and continue for not more than
IA Gays was arranged toda ) by the Sen
ate finance committee. All industries
will be asked to appoint representative
spokesn,en to avoid duplication of evi-
dence presented. but anyone desiring 10
be heard will he invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
WArERVILLE, MAINE

High grade college preparatory and
general courses.
New Household Arts course for
tour years and a two year course for
High schooi graduates. Up to- date
practice house. gymnasium twelve
acre athletic field. library. and sci
snce laboratories.
Expense moderate.
For catalogue and information ad-
Dress Prin. Drew T. Harthorn.
rail Term begins Sept. Il. 1918.
iiyn.mon-wed&fri,t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
TWO FOUND DEAD
WITH TlIROATS CUT
HYDE PARK, MASS.

Boston. Aug. 27.-John B. wilkins
and his wife were found dead IN bed
with their throats cut at their home
in Hyde Park today. The medical
examiner expressed the belief that
Wilkins killed his wife and commit
ted suicide. Wilkins was 81 years Of
age. His wife was 35.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
yuanita Mcclellan

Misses 5uanita Mcclellan, Lottie
o'Brien. verna Mcclellan. Dora Simp-
son, zeetah Esteys and Mrs. Florence
Pariso. who have been enjoying a two
weeks outing At Lakewood. have re-
fkrned 10 their homes in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-08-28
NEW FISHING SCHOONER
SUBMARINES VICTIM

A Canadian Atlantic Port, Aus. r.
The new American fishing schooner
Rush. of Boston. was sunk yesterday y
morning BY an enemy submarine while
on the fishing grounds off this coast.
The crew arrived here safely today on
board another fishing vessel
Captain Quadros of the Rush report
ed that the submarine came alongside
in a thick fog and he and his crew were
ordered TO take to small boats immedi-
ately They rowed two miles and were
picked up by the schooner which
brought them to port.
There we're several fishing vessels on
the banks at the time, but CAPITA n
Quadros made no report OF other sink
ings
Boston, Aug. E.-The auxiliary
schooner Rush, sunk by German sub
marine off the coast OF Canada, sailed
from here week ago today with crew
of q under command Of Captain Aivaro
Quadros. The vessel, owned by the
Commonwealth Fisheries Co., was
launched at Essex last Thanksgiving
day.
No word has reached the owners from.
Captain Quadron at the time press dis
patches reported the loss of the RUSH,
but 1t was in water in which several
schooners had been sent down.
The Rush. of 145 tons gross, was val
ued at $50, 900