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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
Mr.. Samuel c. Marley.
Augusta, Maine.
Treasurer w. II. Gannett, Pub
Augusta. Me, Jan. 4 1915

4,
Mr.. S. c. Manley.
n Stone street,
Augusta, Maine
Dear Mr.. Manley: III response to Your
request for information relative to what
we are doing, and can do. 10 conserve the
coal supply, we submit the following
facts.
A year ago We ran several Of our ma
chimes by steam and generated current
for our own electric lights. The exhaust
steam was used to heat our plant and
then went into the sewer. We maintained
a pressure OF about 60 pounds in our
boiler.
We have discontinued generating our
own light current and all our machines
are electrically driven. This alone enabled
us TO reduce our steam pressure from 81
10 ~ pounds. We also changed our entire
heating system, piping returns to a small
er boiler, and now maintain an average
of about pounds pressure. The steam
filters claim this will result in a saving or
from 100 to $50 tons Of coal par year.
Last summer we also installed an elec.
trically driven compressed air plant 50
mat IN the spring summer and fall months
we need burn no fuel except on the cold
days when sufficient heat can be secured
from wood.
Next summer we plan to lay an auxil-
larry water pipe to cur plant and discon-
tinue the large tank on the roof OF orr
building since we are obliged to force live
steam into this tank during the winter to
keep 1t from freezing.
Very truly yours.
The Vickery & Hill Publishing Co.
y. s. WESTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

The annual meeting of the Mission
airy Society will be held at $50 this
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Wal
ter s. Wyman. 40 Western avenue;
There will be reports for the year and
the election OF officers. Members of
the board and league are urged to be
present prepared to sew. The host
esses will be Mrs. Wyman, Mrs. &. O..
Holway. Mrs. l.. A. Rurleigh and Mrs
Paul D. Sargent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
AUGUSTA PUBLISHERS
ARE CONSERVING FUEL
Samuel c. Maney, Chairman Of Local
Fuel Committee, Is So Notified

Fuel Committee, Is So Notified
In reply TO questions sent out by Sam
uel c. Manley, chairman OF the local fuel
committee, the following additional let
ters have been received by him from Au-
gusta publishers during the past week:
Jan. 3, 1915
Mr.. Samuel c. Marley,
Augusta, Maine
Dear Mr. Marley: In connection with
the question Of coal conservation. wish
to state for your information that we dis
continued the use Of coal at our publish
ing house about the first of May 1917,
and from that time until Dec. 10 have used
about 100 cords of wood. no coal what
ever being burned during that period We
are now using coal, but shall burn wood
on Saturday afternoons and Sundays dur
ing January and February and beginning
about the first of March shall plan to use
wood for balance of the heating season.
Very truly yours,
GUY T. GANEETT
Treasurer w. II. Gannett, Pub
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

Willard Purinton. who had been en-
joying the Christmas recess with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. d. Purinton
Ct Green street, left on the Sunday
morning express for Andover. Mass, to
resume his studies at Phillips -AcaQe-
my.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
pEcEIprS FOR WATER RENTS.

SINKING FUND.
$4,000 Augusta Water District
per cent. bonds due Aug. l
1884. charged on books. sloi,e2i. 80
$40 900 New York. New Haven
Hartford r. Il. 81 per cent.
bonds, due April !, 1894,
charged on books, $4,000
Cash deposited in First Ma
tional Granite Bank, 375237
s10,1@S7
l have examined the vouchers for each
expenditure and have checked I'D all the
items the cash book and ledger.
have also verified the cash on hand and
in banks.
Respectfully submitted.
EDWIN c. DUDLEY, Auditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

Lieut.. Paul S. Phalen arrived in the
city Saturday morning frcm Camp
Kelley, South Antonio. Texas, for a
brief stay with his family on Green
street. Friends will be gratif1ed to learn
that Lieut.. Phalen's mother, Mrs. F.
L. Phalen, who suffered an III turn
about a week ago, was thought Satur-
day to be improving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
i1VISE Care IN WHAT
YOU TAKE FOR Grip COLDS
Grip and Pneumonia Go Hand in
pand--hOH % Avoid Every
Day Dangers

acetanilide. which should he taken only
under q doctors orders.
\ mistake in directions might be
fatal because five doses Of some Of
these preparations often contain poi
son enough 10 xiii a man. Some Of the
labels specifically state that the medi-
cine should not be given to children.
You are safe when you take Father
Johns Medicine for Your cold because
It is pure and wholesome. free from
any of the above named poisons or any
other narcotic drugs ana alcohol and
las more than Sky years success.
Father Johns Medicine soothcs and
heals the lnucus lining of the breathing
passages. 1t aives strength 10 fight off
the germs Of grip and pneumonia. It's
gentle laxative effect drives out the
impurities and poisonous waste matter.
BE sure to get what YOU call ror.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

The daily high strings rolled the
past week at the Colonial bowling al
leys We're as follows: Monday
ply, us; Tuesday,. Flynt. H.;
Observation-Disclosures. 122: Thur sday
e. Bergeron, 125: Friday-Roy, 123;
Saturday.. Flynt, 128.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

Lucien Payeur. bookkeeper at the
Standard Oil Co., agency in this city,
is a patient at the Augusta General
hospital where he is receiving treat
ment for an attack Of pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

Miss Harriet Marshall, who had for
about three weeks been receiving treat
ment at the Augusta General hospital. has
50 far recovered that she was able Sunday
to go to her home in Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

Donald Leigh returned Sunday to
Dartmouth college TO resume his stud
les after having passed the Christmas
recess with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Leigh of State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

a pathetic incident in connection
with the damage by smoke and water
IN the store of Madison Gilman. dur
ing the Friday morning fire, was the
finding of the bodies of the two store
cats, both Of which had undoubtedly
been suffocated. The bodies lay near
one another on the floor and close to
the mouth of one was the body Of a
rat. The explanation offered for the
proximity Of the rats body 10 that of
his enemy was that while he was seek
ing to escape from the fire in the next
building the cat espied and killed him
and was herself overcome by smoke
soon after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
AUGUSTA LOCALS

regular meeting of Capital Aerie, r.
y. f., at their hall this (Monday)
evening. Installation Of officers; re-
freshments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

Nelson Hustus, who was employed
at the j. F. Taraler grocery store,
which was destroyed in the fire Sat
urday morning. has secured position
with Merrill Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

In the report in Saturday mornings
Journal of a still alarm Friday afternoon
at the Hartford House it should have 1een
stated that the ire truck was called 20
the shop of Arthur Kraus at 10 state
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

OF Agriculture. Considerable attention
on the part of department specia lists
has been devoted to service work IN
the eradication of this disease and the
department also has cooperated III
work in Idaho and Texas in controinhg
epidemics on apples and pears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
Notwithstanding that apparently the

Notwithstanding that apparently the
only portion of the old Darby block
left standing after Friday mornings
FIRE were the walls. there was still fire
in the ruins Friday night and Satur-
day, to the extent that it was deemed
best to turn more water into the Gel
lar Water was directed into the ruins
Friday night and on Saturday stream
from 4 line Of hose made fast to the
fence on the north side of the Kenne
bee bridge was kept pouring water into
what was before the fire the cellar OF
the J. r. Turner store for the greater
part of the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

W great pear blight outbreak
'ni'h began In 1914 has been ma
'"''y reduced as far as apples In the
't'n states are concerned. accord
20 recent report OF progress on
-. s'ndy of this problem by special
u the United States Department
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

William T. Johnson went Saturday
to Bridgton to attend the annual
meeting of the directors of the Bricg-
ton National Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
The members OF Henry G. Staples

The members OF Henry G. Staples
Camp, S. of v. who are planning to at
tend the annual installation Of Cutler
Post G. A. r., at the National Home. this
evening will take the clock Togus car.
The regular meeting Of the camp has
been postponed from this evening to a
later date in order that the members may
attend the installation at Togus. A good
time is anticipated and all members who
can are urged to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

You Needn't keep on feeling dis
tressed after eating, nor belchng, nor ex-
periencing nausea between meals. Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia--it strength
ems the stomach and other digestive or
gans for the proper performance Of their
funcuons- Take Hood ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
Monsieur Robert Paul


college will be here every
A. p M beginning jan Any
French Spanish welcome to m
deC-NuIho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
S1S,220.S.
OPERATING INCOME

OPERATING INCOME
| From July I, 1916. to July |, 1917
Water operating reve-
( nucS, stf Gt,2 ST
Profit on sales ana work 17251
Interest and dividends 44N.-
Miscellaneous non-oper-
| ating revenues. 225 90 $50 S47 GO
DEDUCTIONS FROM INCOME.
Water operating en-
Interest deductions, - 0@09 Ass 81
Net income. $22 So IS
BALANCE SHEET-JCLY /. 1917.
ASSETS.
FIXED capital July /. 1915, $50. ASH
Fixed capital installed since
June 20. 1915, coos So
Materials and supplies. 3,451 q
Sinking fund, 7aO l2a 81
Augusta Trust Co. 5.2Gl45
Accounts recelNa be water rents) II, go. 10
Accounts receivable lservices) 2971,
L. S. Bonds, Liberty Loan, $4,000
Cash, l2,9512 -
s1.0l4.443sl
LIABILITIES
Bonds authorized and issued, $4,000 ~
Loss and gain 2s4, 2olsl
Interest accrued on funded debt, 1866 g.
Reserve for depreciation, s.575.32
s1Ol4,4+3.So
WATER SERVICE.
100; Observation-Disclosures. l5S.
$50. 1913
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
REPORT FINANCIAL
DoINGS OF AUGUSTA
WATER DISTRICT

AT a meeting Of the Augusta Water
District held Oh January LIST, 1918, it was
decided that in order to save the expense
entailed. no extended report Of the opera
lions Of the District would be printed this
ear, but the following financial state
ment is presented covering all the finan-
cial doings of the District.
ROBERT MORANG,
GEO. f. MACOMBEE.
PERCY V. HILL,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

..l. yarn.a: is given to avoid the
from poisonous drugs and
r.sln1 .'imuiants contained
Il. oaol O., ard cough cures" az
..a Iu.k an The hbel Of these
..-.uuu- a-d Won WIN see that they
w, ft.ri morphine hcroiu.
....,,, 1lorulnrm or other danger
narcotic, ~ p1isons such as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
AUDITORS REPORT.

Augusta, Name. August Il, 1917.
To the Trustees Of the Augusta Water
District:
Ciontlemen:-I have the honor to submit
the following report Auditor of the
Augusta Water District FOR the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1877.
rAsIE-KECEIPTS TO JULY !, 1911.
To balance cash on hard June
80, 1916, $S924 g.
Collections for water rates, 625l1. is
Collections for water services, BATS
Distribution mains, 1,411.32
Meters 1929
Western Union Telegraph Co.. 80 o.
Sale OF grass on Readtield farm, 1900
Refunded by Lewiston Au-
gusta d Waterville Railway
Company. 6.33
Coupons for sinking fund $4,000
Granite National Bank note, 100000
First National Bank note. 1,0O0O)
kennehec savings Bank note, 10000
State Trust Company, trans
ferred to cash, 5,5As:
Augusta Trust Company
transferred to cash, 10000
Sinking fund a-c, Granite
National Bank. 1862 81
Interest on deposits in banks, 25725
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11

Potatoes are n native American
crop, don't let the Germans beat us
nj our own game. They are eating
notatoes and conserving wheat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11
Goldberg at His Best IN His Cartoon for Next Sundays Times

losses ahead, with the roads going
to junk, and they yell for Federal
interference so that the concerns
may be put In apple pie order BY
taxing the public for improvements
and higher wages that should have
been forthcoming out of big diVi-
dends that were being paid.
No General Rate Raise.
Even II there should be some lin
TIED control OF the electric lines BY
the Federal Government, 1t 10 i'm
probable that there would be any gen
eral raise Of car fares TO 6 cents, as
has been suggested. Conditions In
each particular locality would have
to be considered.
The President and Mr.. McAdoo Gp-
peaIed months ago TO public service
corporations of States and cities to
do the square thing by public utilities.
All these official bodies have been
steadily busy listening 20 appeals for
increased rates for car fares, gas, and
electricity, and many OF the sppeals
have been. granted. They have been
slow in giving the relief asked for.
Another appeal to them to hasten con-
sideration Of appeals with q view to
relief where 1t is actually needed may
be made by the Administration.
There are many excellent reasons
why the Federal Government should
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11

completely take over the traction
lines Of Washington. Upon them de-
pend to q large degree the success OF
the Governments executive activities
in the carrying Of the thousands OF
employees who man the executive
guns, and do the clerical work that
runs the wheels OF the Government
They must be contented to remain
here. Comfortable transportation to
and from their work Is part OF the
days program that determines
whether they are satisfied.
But as to the strictly financial
needs of the local roads the Federal
Government, unless II does bodily
take over the Washington companies
would leave that to the Public Util-
ties Commission Of this city.
That commission sees no immediate
need for an increase OF street car
fares here. The Capital Traction
Company has Just put it's stock on q
permanent o per cent basis, as perma-
nent as war conditions will permit
Its stockholders evidently believe
they will be able to continue this
dividend. The attitude Of the COM
mission u that 9 per cent IL . bis
dividend for public Utilities In war
times. This company has made nc
IOTIudA MINIS VI = 0CoAA ANA A-~@ N~--~N
fare. ..r
w. r.. 4 Z. Wants Raise.
The Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company. on the other hand. has
Informally limited several times that
a straight five-cent fare would help
them considerably. Not until they
make formal application for IT.
though. will official consideration be
given.
Washington, unlike other cities In
the country, except around munition
centers, has increased hugely in
population in fifteen months. The
exceIIent managerial operation OF the
Capital Traction COMPANY has taken
Advantage Of this. The company is
hauling hundreds of thousands OF
extra passengers, and this income Is
paying increased wages TO all en-
ployes and leaving a good surplus
for dividends. Besides this the COM
many will have In operation this fall
twenty new cars II is paying for out
of funds set aside for that purpose
The washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company, which has never re-
covered from the strike Of more than
a year ago, is buying fifty new cars
which are to be paid for out OF Q
bond issue authorized by the Utili-
ties Commission. 1t has not beer
able to take advantage OF the in
creased population. Its cars are
handled SO badly that there is in
cessant complaint from the public.
Yet what the company is losing II
its street railway operations II II
gaining from the big returns II OBJ
| taIns from the Potomac Electric
Power Company, which 1t owns anC
which is the goose that is laying TN
golden egg. The Washington pubic
of course, feeds the goose. 50 Ions
as the goose continues to proouce th'
Eggs the washington Railway anC
Electric Company will not be so aw
fully hard up financially that 1t vii
have to ask for increased fares before
the Capital Traction does so.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11

be made aware of the facts for such
action as he deems best and made q
full report to him pointing out that
the raising of wages in some cities
would bring discomfort in others; that
wages cannot be raised without in
creased car fares that will enlarge the
income Of the car companies.
Suggest Administrator.
One suggestion is that the Presi-
dent should assume general charge
Of electric lines to the extent OF ap-
pointing a Street Railway Admins
traitor with power to make increases
of fares wherever II was necessary.
The President and Secretary Nc
Adoo, director or the nations steam
railroads, nave long had please be-
fore them to jump into the electric
railway business but both have hesi-
tated. In hundreds OF cities and
towns electric roads have been milk
ed dry by stockholders, who pulled
down big dividends regardless of
proper maintenance, and OF the rights
of the people. Now they see financial
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11
DIR. VAN SCHAICK
AGANMADEHEAD
OF SCHOOL BOARD

The Rev. DR.. John A Van Schaiek,
tr., with the American Red Cross in
France, today enters upon his second
term as president of the board Of
education with Mrs Margarita
spalding Gerry dividing honOrs with
him as vice president Both were
elected at the boards meeting yes
terday. DR.. Van schaick being nomi-
mated for re-slection By Mrs. Gerry.
George z. Hamilton, acting vice
president of the board during the
absence Of DR.. Van SchAick. refused
to accept the position as president,
feeling that the incumbent should be
recognized for his pastl services BY
Some of the members OF the board
expressed an opinion that the school
children OF Washington needed q
president OF the school board nearer
than France and John b. Larner
pointed out that no matter how
much they all honored the absent
president the board had a duty to
perform to the children, OF Washing
ton. Mr.. Larner, Fountain Peyton,
and DR.. H. B. Learned voted In favor
OF eleeting an active" head for the
board. Mrs, Gerry spoke OF Ut. van
Schaick's extended plans for the
schools and said ''there is more than
a possibility of his returning in the
autumn. The extraordinary time in
which we are living makes extraor-
binary action necessary"
"Incompetency" was given as the
cause for the dismissal by the board
OF A U. Craig, colored teacher Of
history at the Dunbar High School.
Superintendent of Schools Thurs
ton announced that about 123 school
employees appointed since July 1 will
receive the Sl2O a year increase. A
number Of appointments were made
and 'resignationa accepted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11
new SULTAN FOE OF
GERMANY, SAYS FRIEND

NEW YORK. July 1.-THE opinion
that the new SULTAN OF Turkey. Mo-
manned VI. is pro-ally in sympathy
and disposed to an understanding with
REPRESENTATIVES OF the allies was ex-
messed here by Salih Bey Gourdji,
former president of the Ottoman tele-
graphic agencies, now q voluntary
exile from Turkey. He said that in
1914 he knew the present Sultan per-
sonally when he was Prince Valid
Eddhine, brother OF the dead ruler.
aI cannot be sure that his ideas
have not changed since 1914" said Mr..
Gourdji, "but knowing him as do,
I am perfectly sure that he will not
be the man to follow blindly the
orders OF the committee OF union and
progress, as his predecessor did. He
Is not a figurehead. am also con-
WINGED that he is today the most
anti-German Turk in the Turkish en-
pire-"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11
Be Careful m Using
Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared shAmpoos
contain too much alkali. which Il very.
injurious. as it dries the scalp ana
makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use Is just plain
muIsiaed eocoanut oil. for II Is pure
and entirely greaseless- IT'S very
cheap, and beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else all to pieces
You can get this at any drug stora.
and a few ounces VII last the whole
family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with watar
and rub Il In, about = teaspOonful d
an that II required II makes A
abundance Of rich. creamy lakher,
cleanses thoroughly, and rinses out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and - soft, fresh looking,
bright, fluffy, wavy. and easy 70 han
die. Besides, g loosens and takes OFT
every particle Of dust dirt and dan
druff.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11

companies. The war board Of the
American Electric Railway Assoeia-
tion. with headquarters IN this city,
appeared before Messrs. Taft and
Walsh and presented arguments that
President Wilson already has power,
under Yarious war acts passed by
trio railways.
The arguments. carefully prepared
by attorneys, went into the different
war laws and contendSd that under
any one Of several the President can
and should take charge Of the situa-
ton owing TO discouraging develop
ments.
The war labor board reached the
conclusion that the President should
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11

REV. DR.. ]. A. VAN SCRAICK, JR.
Now engaged in war work IN France;
reelected president of District
Board of Education.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11
By BILL PRICE

No increase In street car fares IN
Washington Is likely for long time II
1t all no matter what the outcome OF
Efforts TO have Presidential or Congress
EionAl action that will put the street
railways Of the country under Federal
control that they may obtain increases
of fares to cents to meet increased
wages to employees and extra costs All
along the line.
President Wilson has before him rec
concentrations from the War Labor
Board, headed by William H Taft, for
mer President. and Frank p. Walsh,
that electric car lines in nearly all big
cities Of the country are In financial
difficulties because Of demands upon
them for higher wages and the general
rise in the price Of everything used In
the street railway business, and that
something should be done to insure
against a widespread breakdown in
these utilities, regarded by the Admin
istration as essential to the carrying on
Of the war.
Worked for Weeks.
This war labor board worked for
weeks in trying to settle street rail-
way strikes and learned a great deal
about street railway conditions, not
much of it hopeful for the railway
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-11
EXPLODING SHL
KILLS GEN. FADINI,
PAVE BAfTLEHERO

General Fadini. one Of the heroes q
the battle Of the Piave. was killed ~
q bursting shell while inspecting
artillery positions behInd7the Italian
lines. q cable from Rome TO ne
Italian embassy announces.
General Fadini was artillery CON
mHndsr. Of the TEsnty-third Italian
army corps. and was given mueh
credit for turning the Austrian e.
fensivs on the lower PiaVe.