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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
Officers Schools

Major Harold Leon Pepper. command
er of the Second Battalion. of the Third
Infantry. Maine National Guard, was in
Augusta Tuesday at conference of
the field officers Of the regiment. where
final plans were adopted for officers
schools were completed.
Three schools will be held simulta-
neously for the three battalions under
the direction OF the majors of the bat-
tarions. The school for the Firstg IA Y
talonsTwiil be held at the Hotel s'Fal-
mouth in Portland under Major Philip
F. Chapman. The school for the Second
Battalion Will be held at Augusta at the
state, House under Major Harold Leon
Pepper The school fef the, Third Bat
staron- will be held at Bangor un Ter Ma
jor Frank 2. Brown.
y The first school viii be held Saturday VI
lDct. s; and the following schools viii
.be held eveyy.. &XF1 weeks The first fses-
sion will orcut ssaturday evening sand
sessions will be held Sunday morning,
afternoon and evening. The course of
instruction will be very intensive and
cover allsbrancltes of military science.
Quizes wilEsbe held and written exam
nation will be required at each. school
covering the work taken up at the. pre-
vious school. These examination. papers
will be forwa rded to the commandns
officer of the regiment to be ranked.
Much enthusiasm is manifested and the
schools promise to be very popular not
withstanding the intenseness of the
course. The purpose of the schools is
to prepare the officers to take the final
qualifying examination required by law
to make permanent the commissions
now held.
Col Harry NJ Bigelow Of Portland,
commanding the regiment, was present
and presided ct the conference, Adju-
tant General George Mel Presson was
present for n while at the conference
and assisted with valuable suggestions
and advice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
JOHN P. BAXTER,
EX.CITY MARSHALL, u
DIES WEDNESDAYS

John Patrick Baxters sx-city mar
shall of the city, died WEDNESDAY Y
morning at 11.A5 after an illness Of
four years of Brights disease. Dur
ing the past several weeks. he has
been confined to his bed all the time,
and has been failing daily. He has
been tenderly cared for by his family.
and everything possible was done to
make him comfortable. Although he
has been q great sufferer he has born
his illness very patiently and always
had thought of others.
John r.. Baxter was born in County
Gavin. Ireland. Sc years ago. and
came to this country when four years
of age with his parents. ..''They re-
sided at Ten Lots, and have since re-
sided in Waterviliess He was united
in marriage s2S years ago to Miss
Gussje Travis OF Woodstock, N. B.,
and to this union four children were
born, all OF who are now living.
For over 80 years he was a railroad
man, and for several years was a
conductor on the Maine Central rail-
road. where he made many close
ititHdS VINO Will MOURN ElS loss. lie
was member Of the city govern
ment for couple of years. and for
three successive years was marshal
of the city. He conducted a lunch
room on Temple street for about
three years and was forced to sell his
business because of his health. He
has always been a Democrat and a
strong supporter of that party.
TIE was a member Of the KNIGHTS
OF Columbus Lodge and very promi-
nent in that lodge, also strong
Catholic.
He was held in the highest estaer
oF Watervilie people and will he
greatly missed in both politjca, ana
sociai circles in the community.
Besides his widow he is survivos
ny one daughter. Miss Katherleen of
tnis city and four sons. Charlie who
IS stationed at the Naval hospitaI IL
the Harvard Radio school: .John p
Baxter, who is employed in the sb,n-
yard at Bath and Edward r Ray+ar
VINO attends Wate,ville High echoo,
the funera! services win be held
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
IMPORTANT BUSINESS
BEFORE SCHOOL BOARD

At the regular meeting of the school
board Tuesday evening the roll of ac-
counts, amounting to ssS0.o5 for the high
school and s3294.19 for the common
schools, was passed. This amount in
cludes the bill for coal for the year. all
of which has been stored in the various
buildings.
Janitors were elected as follows for
the coming year. with their salaries:
Charles I'ooler. 800. at Myrtle and Wal
nut street schools: King Gullifer, SIP, AT
Brock street school; Charles Chase, sl7
at North grammar school; Augustus
Marshall. $50, at highs school, Frank
Tupper, sls. at Western avenue and
Pleasant street school: Odilion Breton
ks20, at South grammar school; Samuel
[Eadeau. s$12. and 80 cents, addition for
kea ch. evening OF night School service at
the Eedington street school. and $40 for
the Grove street school.
At the meeting it was also voted to
buy a. hiing case for the. fling OF the
records of the high school. 'ItSwas also
voted to hold sessions three nights a
week instead of four as formerly and to
shold these sessions on three successive
evenings-Tuesdays. Wednesdays stand
Thursdays. Itsswas also voted to .fays a.
floor in the domestic science depa rtrnent..
Miss Ferne shaw. who has -heen slps,
plying in the office of the sup erinteh.
dent of SCHOOLS. Chxries n, Perkins, was
permanently elected sclerk. She is a
graduate of Bliss Bdsiness college
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
BOY SCOUTS WILL
ASSIsr IN GATHERING
CLOTHING FOR BELGIANS
Quota Of Augusta Red Cross is Four
Tons-6oy Scouts in Uniform Will
Cover the City Saturday Morning

In order that every citizen of Augusta
be given the opportunity Of contributing
clothing TO the Belgian relief fund with
the least possible inconvenience. the
Augusta Red Cross. which is conducting
the campaign. has arranged with the
Boy Scouts TO call Saturday morning at
every residence IN Augusta and to col
lect the clothing
The Augusta clothing quota in this
drive is fouT tons-a very considerable
amount considerable portion Of this
will be contributed hy the branches and
auxlharIes what remains must be Sc
cured IN Augusta ard will be. for Au-
glista has never faIlcd to answer call
OF the Red Cross
Getting together a hig bundle of cloth
ing and carrying It to the receiving sta
tion may be quite a task. TO make it
oaav the Red Cross. through Vice Chair
man Sherhurne. has arranged with
Frank Condor that between 30 and 1oo
BOY Scouts IN uniform Will cover the
city Of Augusta Saturday morning.
The scouts Will gather at the Y. II. c,
A Saturday morning and receive m
struttions Those going to nearby
streets Will waiA 10 their destinations
Those going to more remote points Will
he carried IN automobiles. The automo-
blles-at least - of them-wll be sta
toned Mt central points and will serve
as temporary receiving stations. The
bows will work the nearby streets and
will carry the clothing to the cars
Il il planned to provide the boys with
cards. on which they can write the
names Of those who will give clothing
hut who have not made II ready. Re
turn calls will be made on these people
the same afternoon
The Rcd cross urges that all citizens
Of Augusta who can do so send their
clothing at once to the receiving sta
ton. two doors north Of the Colonial
theatre II they can not do this the
Red cross asks that they prepare their
bundle oC clothing and have 1t AL ready
for tho Rov Scout who Will call Satur-
day morning
reon,e who are not going to be at
home between 10 O'Clock and noon are
asked to tie up the clothing they can
give and place 1t on their front porch
stems or doorway where i can easily he
located Place a slip or label or tag on
II. addressed to Red Cross" or bel
gian Relief and - viii reach its des-
tination
The Roy Scouts are making elaborate
rlans 10 call At every house in Augusta
They feel that every household must
have some clothing that they are WILL
ing to give fo- tho sufferers Of Belgium
The scouts are going to make II theii
duty to see that no clothing is over
looked
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
DUTCH TO RESUME
NEGOTIATIONS WITH
ENTENTE GOV'TS

Amsterdam, Sept. 25.--It is ofticial-
ly announced that the Dutch govern
ment has decided to resume economic
negotiations with the Entente gov
ernments.
German papers have seized %pon
this announcement as an occasion to
warn the Dutchsthat they are in dam
ger of losing the rest of their ner-
chant tonnage to the Entente.
The American note to Holland rel
ative to the taking over of Dutch
ships by the United States is called
hy the Rhenischc Wesphaiian Ga
zette, masterpiece Of American per-
fidy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
TO MOBILIZE PUBLIC
OPINION FOR RIGHT.
KIND OF PEACE

New York, Sept. 25.-The Vigi-
lantes. an organization composed OF
many Of the most prominent authors
in the country issued an appeal to-
night to editors, writer's and citizens
to mobilize public opinion in favor
Of an authoritative statement that
the wa aims Of the United States is
the extinction Of the mlitartstic nu-
tocracy Of Germany. The appeal:
ITO make any peace with the pres
ent government Of Germany would
be to give systematic intrigue n
space Of time 10 prepare TO plurgc
the world into another war.
We believe that the war aim Of
the American people distinguished
from the mere forcing of concessions
from. German autocracy is the cx-
tinction Of that autocracy which has
threatened and will continue to
threaten to the end Of its cXistence
our civilization and our peace.
We believe that this war aim. not
yet expressed with authority, re-
ouires an authoritative statement by
our nation
The membership of the Nliiga!ntes
includes Lyman Abbott. Gertrude
Atherton ard Kate Douglass Wiggin
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
SK0WHECAN


The following men are to be on
duty Friday at the municipal court
room 10 assist in making out the
questionnaires: Forenoon-L. Fl.
Goldsmith, Judge Z. =. Danfor,h, w.
+. Seekins, l.. f. Jacobs. j. N Smith,
Charles Folsom Jones. Clarence B.
hight. H. A. Dinsmore. S. w. Phil
brick, Maj. J. ". Fogler. Judge +. F.
Lawrence; afternoon-William Fol-
some Merrill, NJ. y. Merrill. VIM. II.
Hawes. ]. n. Smith, F. w. Buck
nam, J. Fl. Lancaster, w. f. Porter,
II. j. Phillips. F. r. Phlbrick, 7. G,
Lord W. ID. Snow, j. Harvey White.
Miss Theresa Spooner is visiting
her nephew. Hon. Blaine S. Vi,es and
family n Augusta
Mrs. Amanda Witham and son,
eugene Witham. are to move 20 the
Leadbetter house on Middle street,
"hlch Is now owned by John II. Lam
caster.
Mrs, Flora A. Savage left On the
10 Gay train Wednesday to visit un-
I'll Saturday with her daughter, Mrs.
Joseph Weber. in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
finest RACING
OF week AT
COLUMBUS, 0,

Columbus, Ohio. Sept 25.--What look
ed to be a quite ordinary card of classy
events for todays Grand Circuit pro-
gram developed into some Of the pref
test contests Of the week The 2.1l trot
The. mare originally held for $3.50 in q
ticket worth $500. The 2.oi class pace
was won in whipping finishes by Hal
Boy. The 2N trot was an impressive
win for Charley Rex. The summary: 4
3o4. PACE, THREE HEATS. PURSE
Hal Boy (Mc9iahonl. onl................1 A. i
Judge orIhonsie CRay). .........2 1 J
Aaioo Guy GRAY. y)..................,.3 2 2
Jay Mack tCox) .@s.s................4 2 4
Waiter II and Budiight also started.
Tinie-e.o3 81, 2p3 1=2. 2.oa'1-2.
TIE WESTERN oRsEMAN:s FU-
eTuRITY, THgtE-YEAR-oLD PACE,
2 INRrHEATs,sPERs s227o.ss,s
I.ibel Mack ttIatb b...............1 !
PssS Fletcher tTholna as)...............2 /
Mme -3M IA, 2ez4.
S2.Q7 TRoT. HEATs-PuRsE $1,000,
cHaSay Rex tHatch> -. ...@. 3 I
MiskRerfectiohr CMcMahon :.
Cf1aIsd@c Chimes (Edman ....... 2 s 4
Brisac ,IMurphy) ...:.........4 a 8
Peter Billiksn and Tacita also
started. $ss+
Tine-2.o7 1,4; 2.o7 Ia; EOS IA. j
I'll TRoT.xs IN HEATs-PURSE
VI. s1C0Q. Y
Golden .Spier. ststckas) ...3 7211 l
Lord Stout (R. Stout
Edman), (R. Stout =. 2 1s42 2
Jim Mack (Reed) ........ ] 20 224
Tommy Todd (Hedrck) :. S 3 3 42
Peter Pogue, Sis Bang. fngara.
Lucky Glover. Dexter Lynn and Miss
Rexetta also started.
1ime-2o6 IA; 2o7 Ia; 2.0S IA; 2.o9
Sd; 2.10; 10 IL.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Salem, Ore, Sept. G.--Justice f. A.
Moore Of the Oregon supreme court dIei
at his home here today after a long i'll.
ness. He was "A years Of age and a ma.
tive OF Maine
Paris. Sept. 25.-Louis Kotz, minister
Of finance, asked Parliament today 10
appropriate S.92G.0o0.000 francs for svil
expenditures in 1912. an increase OF *5.
OO0, 1000 francs over the current wear
chiefly due to the interest on the nation.
al debt. which would he 7lS.O10,oCO more
than In 1913
New York, Sept. 25--What is said
to be the highest priue ever paid in
this country for raw skunk skins was
obtained at the fal lauction of furs
here today, when the finest lot Of
fered brought $? each.
Washington, Sept 25.--Joint Chair-
man Taft Of the War Labor Board
decided today that the hoard has ju-
risdiction in the controversy be-
tween employees and the General
Electric Co. at Lynn. Mass Testl-
mony already has been heard in the
er II and give 4 decision.
Washington, Sept. 25-Rea, estate
and buildings on Riverside Drive,
New York city. owned by Mrs. LILY
Busch, wife Of the late Adolphus
Busch, millionaire brewer of st. Louis
are to be sold by the Federal custo'
dian of alien property at private sale
Authority for the sale is given in an
executive order OF the President,
made public today at the custodians
office.
New York. Sept. 25-Because the
surgeon general of the army has a
corner" on guinea pigs. used by medi-
cal men in laboratory work, the
municipal health department today
appealed to the public to contribute
any guinea pigs in their possession so
the experiments with germs causing
various diseases might be continued.
Boston. Sept 25-Mayor Andrew J.
Peters said today that this city had
been promised 10 percent Of the Az
lantic seaboard exports. New YORK
TO have her share restricted hence
forth to sixty percent. He said no
obtained this promice from Chah-
man Edward n. Hurley OF the Unite.
States Shipping Board. who visito.
this port with party OF Feosr"'
officials yesterday. -.-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
LONG NOMINATED
FOR GOVERNOR IN
BAY STATE PRIMARIES

Boston, Sept. 25-Complete returns
from the state primary show that
Richard H. Long of birmingham
was nominated for governor on the
Democratic ticket with 23,567 votes.
The vote for William A. CASTOR of
Boston was 20,9S3 and for Edward P.
Barry 16,463.
In the Republican contest for lieu
tenant governor, Claiming NJ. Cox
received $500 votes; Guy A. Ham,
37,OS2. is
The total figures became, available
this afternoon with the receipt Of re-
the count was postpohed until today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
INFLUENZA NOW
PREVALENT IN
26 STATES

Washington, Sept 25-Spanish in
so rapidly that officials Of the pub
lie health service. the war and navy
departments. and the Red Cross con-
ferred today on measures to help in
combating the disease. Calls for as
sistance already have been received
from several cities and in one in
stance. Wilmington, n. c.. the pub
lie health service hospital was op-
ened for treatment for persons suf-
fering with the disease. Surgeon
General Rupert Blue, of the pubic
health service, said tonight that the
latest reports showed that the mall
adv has made its appearance in. 70
states from the Atlantic to the Pacl-
fc. The disease is epidemic in New
England where it first made its ap-
pcarance and officials in that sec
ton are considering drastic steps TO
curb it's spread. including the pre-
vention of public gatherings. Ihe
total influenza cases in all CAMPS
up to tonight was 29,002. The pneu
monia cases reported among the, sold
iers since the outbreak of influenza
epidemic Sept. 13 is 2,313 and. me
number of deaths since that date Is
| $50. with 155 reported today. p
For the first time since the out
| break the number Of new cases re-
ported from Camp Devens, Mass,
| was lower than the number report
ed from another camp. The new cas-
es at Camp Devens numbered 399'
making the total II, 715. Hoboken
reported the greatest number. loo
This however ~ included several
camps and depots, Camp Dix, New
Jersey, reported s03 new cases. the
largest Of any single camp, while
Camp Lee, Virginia, had 1893 new
cases. Other camps reporting new
cases we're: Logan, Texas. 2o5; Sew
ier, S. c.. LOG; Syracuse N. Y, l49'
Funston, Kas., 1885; Gordon. Geor-
gia, 213; Grant, Illinois. 292: Humph-
rev, Va, 106; Jackson. S. c., 26S;
Lewis. Washington. "a: Meade, Mary
land. 2os; Pike, Arkansas. 2S9; Tay-
lor. KY, 43; Upton. n. Y. 1o1: and
miscellaneous camps and posts DO
Other camps reported from one to
seven each. At Camp Devens 342 new
cases Of pneumonia were reported to-
day. iwth y deaths. Camp Dix re-
ported Al new cases of pneumonia
and Camp Lee 80. Pneumonia cases
were reported by % other camps.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
SHELL FIRED TO HALT
STEAMER HITS HOUSE
AND CAUSES PANIC

New York. Sept. 25-A six pound
shell fired across Long Island Sound
from Fort Totten over the bow of a
steamer bound east, struck a resi-
dence on City Island today and de-
molished part of it's foundation wall.
No one was injured but the 800 in
inhabitants of the island rushed out
of their homes in a panic.
A police inquiry at Fort Totten,
which is on the Long Island side of
the Sound. brought an expression OF
regret for the occurrance, with an
explanation that imperative orders
had been received to stop the steam
err The identity Of the vessel and
the reason for turning her back was
not disclosed to the police.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
CIVIC EXPERT
AT MASS MEETING
Lucius E. Wilson, Former Secretary
Detroit Chamber Of Commerce. Will
Give Some of His Advanced Ideas

Give Some Of His Advanced Ideas
The citizens Of Waterville and
Winslow will have the opportunity
Of listening to man famous FOR his
advanced ideas concerning the civic
Wilson Of New York. speaks at u
public mass meeting which has
been arranged for Friday evening.
Sept. q.
The melting will be held IL the
Elks hall and The hour set is 8
o'clock. No admission fee will be
charged and those who attend will
be favored with some of the most
advanced thought in the patriotic
administration of civic affairs.
For number OF years Mr.. Wilson
was secretary of the Detroit Board
of Commerce, a position in which he
did work which attracted the atteu-
tiQn of city officials all over the
country. His work in Detroit lead to
his. being called 10 Des Moines, Ia,
to orga nizesa and take over the man
agement of the Greater Des Moines
Association, which, under his direc-
ton, became one Of the most sue
feessful. civic-commercial organiza-
,tions in the country.
Later he did valuable work N con-
nection with the introduction of the
city manager. plan of government in
Dayton, Ohio. He is the originator of
many methods Of Chamber of Com
merce management which have been
adopted by the strongest organiza-
tions and his advice on the various
probes which arise is widely ysought
He is the author of Building Cities
for Tomorrow a booklet on cOmmu-
nifty problems Of which many edi-
tions have been printed. and he is
also csFdited with being a very in
structive4 and entertaining speaker
Mr. Wilson's services as a speaker
are; in much demand at functions
wherG the future of communities is
being discussed and those who have
arranged the meeting are urging a
large attendance in keeping with Mr..
Wilson's prominence
a special. committee of citizens
will meet Mr.. Wilson upon his arriv-
at. and escort him to the Ell1s' nall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
RECORD AMOUNT
MONEY FOR
FOREIGN MISSIONS

Boston, Sept. 25.-Receipts Of the
American Board Of Commissioners
for Foreign Missions for the year
ending Aug. 81 were larger than ever
before. notwithstanding the strain
of war times, according TO the re-.
port of the treasurer issued today A
deficit Of $26,S24 was shown however.
due, it is explained. to the higher
cost Of transportation. unfavorable
rates OF exchange and higher cost Of
living in all lands. The total expen.
ditures were $1,37s.T6S and the re.
ceipts 1881 ,944.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
FOCH SAYS OUR
BOYS ARE SPLENDID

London, Sept. 25.-Marshal Foch Is
quoted IN an interview with the Paris
correspondent of the Telegraph as say
ing:
The Americans are splendid and are
wonderfully gallant in the field. Ten
thousand fresh American troops arrive
in France every day"
In discussing the general situation, the
marshal said:
The enemy is shaken up and shaken
down but is still holding out. You must
not think that we shall ge: to the Rhine
immemdiately- We have passed over
the crest and are now going down hill
II we gather impetus as we go. like a
rolling ball so much the better"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
WATERvILLE
Butler Bushy

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Butler ar
rived in the city Tuesday from Bos-
ton, and upon their arrival an
nounced that they were married in
Roxbury, Mass Sunday. Mrs. BUT
Ter will be remembered as Miss Dora
Bushy of this city, and went to Camp
Devens to visit They were married
Sunday at the St. Johns rectory
Mrs. Butler was employed yassclerk
in the L. H. Soper Co. store and
there made many friends.
Mr.. Butler was in business in the
city and has a restaurant on T'con-
ic street and went to Camp Devens
with other Wateryille boys in July.
They will remain in the city until
Friday, when Mr.. Butler will return
to Camp Devens and Mrs Butlsr
will go to Boston and remain there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
E. V. r. THAYER TO
HEAD UTILITY AID

( New York, Sept. 2S.---E. v Il. Thaver.
president of the Chase National bank
will head the Essential Industries r.
nance Corporal ton, to he organized by
New York and Philadelphia banking and
manufacturing interests. The corpora
ton will start with s.. 00O, 900 capital lat
er to be increased to s3o,oO0.ooo with a
loaning power of s7o,0oO,00N. with extend
financial assistance 10 public utility cor.
pora tions and industries essential 20 the
war
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
600 SCHOOL STRIKERS
WANT THEIR RIGHTS"

Hartford. Conn, Sept. 25-The
strike of Hartford high school boys
and girls is still on. This forenoon
about 400 boys and 200 girls paraded
the streets. shouting and singing and
carrying banners bearing the words;
We want our rights"
The strike began Tuesday noon be-
cause, as the strikers said, their Pc
titions for certain changes in the
daily school schedule were not
granted by Principal Clement c.
Hyde. After the parade today, in
mass meeting the strikers decided TO
enlist the aid of their parents in the
making of new petition to he
handed to the board of education.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
THURSDAYS Concert Program
Dexter

There will be a special meeting OF
the Dexter unit, Women's Liberty
Loan committee. Thursday evening at
o'clock sharp, at Dexter Club hall.
Each woman is requested to be pres
ent to receive final instructions re-
garding the coming campaign. At
this meeting an authorized workers
badge and pledge card will be given
each member of the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
from the Sacred Heart church on
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.
FIRE DESTROYS
GREEK BAKERY

An alarm sounded from box IA for >
fire in the Greek bakery at 50 Ticonic
street. The cause of the fire is un-
known. tts
The owner of the bakery is i'll at the
Sisters hospital with influenza and his
wife was calling on him at the time the
fire was discovered.
1t was a total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
Gloucester Fishermen Stricken

Gloucester, Mass. Sept. 25-Sturdy
fishermen of Gloucester who braved
the perils of the German U-boats re-
Gently. surrendered tonight to the
Spanish influenza. Several fishing
vessels put back to port. their crews
stricken with the disease. Other
vessels numbers of whose crews were
ill., did not put out for the fishing
grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-26
FRENCH AND BRITISH
OFFICERS TAKE REFUGE
IN AMERICAN CONSULATE

London, Sept. ga number of
French and British officers have TAX
en- refuge in the American consulate
at Moscow which is under the pro-
lection of Norway, according to a
dispatch from Copenhagen to the Ex.
Bolshevik government has placed
guard around the building and las
demanded the surrender of the off, 4
GERS and the consulate officials.