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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
BIC 0UTP0URINC
Liberty Loan Pledges
Is Indicated

For Balance Of Week BY Messages
Received at Treasury-Predicted
That All Districts Will Reach
Minimum Goal BY End Of Present
Week.
Washington. April 24.-Messages
reaching the treasury Tuesday indi-
Gated that in the balance of the week
the country will witness the biggest
outpouring Of Liberty Loan pledges
seen since the nation went to war.
Many reports to headquarters tonight
predicted that whole federal reserve
districts, states and cities would
reach their minimum goals by the
end Of the week and spend next week
in gathering over subscriptions.
The first evidence of the new phase
was the announcement tonight that
s167. 900 had been reported today,
making the total obtained in the en-
tire country up to the present ST.
657,s7s,so0. or 55 per cent. of the three
billion dollars minimum. This is the
largest sum ever reported in one day
and does not include new report
from the Dallas district.
Enthusiastic messages from al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

farming purposes, with quite a de-
mand for fresh horses for the log
einp camps. Seconds were in small
err supply from nearby points, but
this lack was more than filled by the
amount of horses returned from the
woods. These were horses that had
been working from one to two years,
and they were mostly thin. and out
OF condition, selling from $75@150
for light weights and from .s150@2
for heavy animals that were in better
condition. There were several sales
of contractors horses, and amongst
these were some extra good bargains
which buyers were quick to take ad-
vantage Of.
During the week, good quality.
heavy green drafters. weighing from
1650619OO lbs sold at range of
$500 400: medium weight, first
class drafters sold from s27oG325;
chunks from s250@325: heavy wagon
and express horses from s175@25O;
seconds from $40@l75.
At the City Sale Stables-J. G.
Keith, Stevens & Sweet Horse Com
pany offered at their regular Wednes-
day auction express carloads Of
green western horses, one load of
army horses and about so seconds.
Trade was good with prices well sus-
tanned. This week there will be on
sale at the stable 10 express carloads
Of green horses and about the usual
number of seconds. The firm is al
ready getting together large num-
Der of horses for their semi annual
big sale of all classes of horses, which
will come off this spring on the eth
and Sth of May.
William Hurwitz had on sale at
his Boston stables / express carload
of green horses and rs seconds. Trade
was brisk and prices steady, showing
no change from those received a week
ago. Their second sale at Bangor,
Ne, was as satisfactory as the first,
being well attended, with buyers
coming long distances. The firm of
fered so green horses, 125 seconds
and a number Of wood horses The
latter weighed from 1000 400 lbs
and selling from s75@125 each. There
will be another sale this week, Fri
day, but it is the intention of the
firm to hold them after the start ev-
cry other week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
.WILLARD-FULTON
FIGHT PROBABLY
HELD UP IN MINI.

st. Paul, Mimi, April 2i.-It was init.
mated late Tuesday at he state capitol
that the Minnesota Public Safety Com
mission, which has taken under advise
ment the matter Of permitting the Will
lard-Fuiton fight, will probably take
steps to prohibit the CONTEXT in Mime
sofa during Tie war.
Active opposition from several organ
izations whose leaders announced they
would enlist statewide support. was the
chief cause OF pessimism in boxing cir
cles. 1t was believed this opposition
was responsible for an intimation from
officials that the state safety commits
sion would forbid the fight while the
United States is at war. The safety
committee today listened to arguments
for and against the proposed contest
and then took the matters under advise
ment' NO date was set for decision.
About 100 women. clergymen, attorneys
and others attended the hearing and
protested against the fight.
Col. J. e Miller, promoter Of the con-
test was quoted as declaring he would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
Correspondents Per-
mitted to Tell of Few
Cases Of Individual
Heroism Which Con-
veys Idea AS T o
Mettle of the Men

With the American army in France
Tuesday, April 23.-tBy The Associat-
ed press> The shell-torn village Of
Seicheprey. in which was conferred
the hardest fighting in connection
with the recent heavy German at
tack on the American positions. an
pears TO be destined to hold a proud
place in the story of the American
participation in the world war.
/ AS further details of the engage
ment became known, they disclosed
deeds which are fully in accord with
the finest American traditions The
correspondent is now permitted TO
tel Of a few cases Of individual he
roism which will convey an idea as
t. the mcttle of the man
David GgigGs. 10 years old. of East
Hampton, CT, passed through the
enany barrage at least seven times
TO carry ammunition 10 his hard
pressed comrades. Twice he WIS
partly buried by earth upturned by
shells falling all around him but he
kept at his task.
Raymond A. Ferris Of Medford,
Mass, acting as a courier. was blown
off the road twice by the concussiCn
Of shells. Although stunned and near
~ crazed by the intensity of the gun
fire when he reached the point in the
rear of the lines to which he was
sent for ammunition, he carried out
his orders. Then he asked for re-
VolVer, saying he wanted to go out
and fight the Germans. but he faint
ed from exhaustion
Charles Sinkler. a Philadelphia
lawyer, who is now with the Rcd
Cross and was in the thick Of the
fighting. told the correspondent to-
day of two Americans who. armed
only with automatic pistols. charged
IN enemy machine gun, killed cisl,'
Germans and captured the gun 1t is
also related that one American sharp
shooter killed Is Germans.
In a village n short distance be
hind the front lines Gladys and Irene
Mcintyre. sisters. Of Nit. Vernon. A..
y, Salvation Army representatives,
during the height Of the engagement,
handed out the soldiers coffee. che
COlate. douEhnutS and much good
cheer. They went on with their work
while the shells were falling all
around them. and would not leave
until at least they We're ordered to
do 50. Now they arc called 'Dauch-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
TROY

Guy Luce from Bath and Mrs..
Edna Clark from Waterville passed
Sunday, April IA. with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Luce.
A little daughter was born Thurs
day, April IS, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
G. Call.
Sydney Ward fas moved his fam
lily to PittsfielJ.
News Is received Of the arrival Of
a baby girl in the home Of Arnold
w. Dodge Of Pittsfield. formerly of
Troy, on Patriots day.
CENTER-John Getchell was In
Belfast Saturday for the draft exam
ination which he passed success
fully.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Gerald OF
Belfast were in town last week, the
guests Of relatives and old neigh
bors.
John Smith and son made rs GAL
Ions Of maple syrup this spring.
Fred Sanborn and daughters passed
the extend with relatives in AL
bion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe fIillman have
moved to his old home at East Troy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Folsom passed
the weekend in Ptttsfleld and re-
turned with a horse which they pur-
chased there.
! A special town meeting was held
recently and It was decided to have
| a school on Bagley Hill.
NJ. II. Smith, traverse juryman, re-
turned from Belfast Friday. 0. r.
Bagley Of the grand jury returned
Tuesday, the court having had brief
! session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
TWO HINDuS shot
During Trial Of % For
Conspiracy At Frisco
Ram Chandra, Editor of Hindu Pub
location "Ghadr", Shot and Prob
ably Fatally BY Ram Singh, An
Other Hindu, Who Is Also Shot BY
U. S. Marshal.

| San Francisco, April PA sensation
persons charged with conspring to TO-
ment revolution in India was furnished
publicst and revolutionist, was hot to
death in federal district court by Ram
PENDANT. While Singh still pressed the
trigger of his automatic pistol he, too,
wash shot and killed by United States
Marshal James B. Ho,ohan, who fired
across the room over the heads Of attor-
neys. The shot broke Ram Singh's neck
The trial started November % and the
base went TO the jury tonight Belief
that Ram Chandra had diverted to his
own use proceeds from property which
Ram Singh had turned over for use IN
the proposed revolution is said by fed
eral officials to have prompted the
shooting.
investigations tonight ran along many
Ines, including the possibility that 9TH
er defendants knew in advance that the
shooting was to occur. Santokh Singh,
defendant, was isolated from the 9th
ers and interroga.ed At the afternoon
session of court he was surrounded bv
deputy marshals. Every scrap of paper
used today by the defendants for the in
cessant notes which they passed around
and tore up was sought and examined.
~ 10
Preston Tad Just concluded the pros
ecution's final argument to the jury,
when Singh. a member Of the Chadr
staff. rose from his seat in the
courtroom and fred the shots.
Ram Chandra was shot as he
walked acoss the room at close of
court. Singh. who had been seated
across the counsel table from him,
opened fire with an automatic pistol.
firing into Chandra's back. Chandra
staggered forward and fell at the
foot of the witness chair, Just as a
bullet from Marshal Hclohan's re-
volver killed Singh.
! Holohan, giant. shot clear across
! the court room, killing Singh with 4
! tulttl lIllo bSi VIZ bdth u tle HSCh
To clear the intervening figures. Ho-
lohan swung his arm over head as
| is done in SERVING" a tennis bail and
| fired downward.
| Chandra. when shot, was within
two feet of District Attorney Pres
ton.
Judge Van Fleet. who had just
passed the threshold of his cham
bers, returned at the sound OF the
first shot and took charge. He order
ed into custody all of the remaining
defendants, some of whom were
bowling and crying.
| An investigation was Immediately
started to ascertain how Singh came
to have a revolver in court. In conf
mon with other defendants at large,
he was searched as he entered court
today. Inquiry was directed to learn
whether the search had been lax or
some one had supplied the weapon as
ne sat in the room.
None Of the defendants at first in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

over the country tonight told Of
house to house canvassing by COM
mittees, in the evening Of street sales.
Of soliciting in office-buildings, of
comparison of subscription lists With
city directors to ascertain who had
failed to buy. and other intensive
methods intended to press every citi-
zen into doing his utmost to help. A.
nance the war.
At headquarters there was a ten
dency to believe that by the end Of
the week the total reported would
be near 5oo,000.0o0 and that the
$4,000, 100000 mark would be reached
early in the final week. Fewer re-
ports of committees quitting work
in towns which have passed their
goals came in today. several messages
told specifically Of the re-entrance of
these campaign workers into new
over-subscription campaigns.
The following table shows up to
the opening of business today by fed
eral reserve districts the percentage
of quotas:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
Young lady tennis enthusiasts at

Young lady tennis enthusiasts of
Cony High school at a meeting on
"Wednesday decided upon forming q
team to represent the school this
spring. Miss Maude Barker Was
chosen manager and will communi-
cate with the young ladies' Of several
hlgh schools Of the State in an en-
oeavor to arrange matches. Water
siie' brunswick, Gardiner and Port
anu are among the schools in which
'ne eony team will look for oppo-
neh.s. Al present there are but few
a.nons inc young ladies' of Cony High
VINO play the game. but there are two
or .nree of considerable skill. Miss
pa and Miss Mary Holwav are
.ne TWO most experienced niavers
r n"u are believed to be the probable
''e"'ers OF the team to be selected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
RHEUMATICS
WON'T Be FOOLED
They Stick 70 "Neutrone Prescription
80"

You have tried lot of things for
Rheumatism but still have it. 1t
sure is discouraging.
Now try the new, sure, quick, easy
no trouble way. the new "Prescrip-
ton 80" way.
Watch it get that uric acid out OF
your system, get rid of those sore,
aching, inf1amed joints and muscles
and in 4 hurry too. "Neutrone Pre-
scription- 99" Is as sure as time.
No more fiery salves and 1iniments
that hurt you more than the Rheu-
matism. but a good clean internal
remedy that eliminates all impurities
Of the blood. makes you like new.
makes you feel like doing things once
again. You can distinctly feel your
rheumatism leaving you and oh!
what a relief, your Rheumatic days
are over. soc and s1.00 the bottle.
The Bowditch- Webster Co.. Au-
gusta. and leading druggists every-
where.---Adv-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

terrogation would admit any knOwi-
edge Of Singh's intention.
So instantaneous was the tragedy
that the other defendants for the
most part sat dazed or Indifferent
Later they began to cry out Occi-
. dcntals, at the first shot sought Gov
er where it could lie found and those
who could burst through the big
double doors to safety. District Al
torney Preston stood at his table
while opposing counsel rushed TO
him Historically voicing their JOY at
his safety. Soldiers who have been
in constant attendance at the trial
held the doors after the room had
been cleared Of spectators
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
Your
Instruction Book

Says "make adjustments" for
tho reason that if neglected Sc
rious trouble and expense de-
velops.
II your machine is getting
"noisy' or "loose" bring it here
and have it put in first class
shape by our EXPERT, REAL
MECHANICS.
We are equipped to handle any
auto job promptly from an ordi-
nary repair to a thorough over
hauling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Amsterdam, April N.--Advices receiv-
ed from Berlin say that a meeting OF
the main committee Of the Reichstag.
which was discussing army estimates
War Minister Won Stein made a state
ment on the western offensive in which
he paid tribute to what he termed tine
splendid performances Of the German
troops.
The war minister said that some de-
tachments had lost two-thirds of their
company leaders. Our losses have
been quite normal and in some cases re-
markedly small" Lieut.. Gen. Won Stein
continued. "A great number Of the
wounded already have been sent back
to the front. thanks to the devoted ac-
tivity Of our medical officers.
Our successes in the west are to be
regarded as great victory From
southwest of Arras to La Fere we
broke through the English positions to
depth of 80 kilometres. About 100, 600
prisoners and 1900 guns were our booty
there.
afterwards we drove the French
from strong positions across the Ooise-
Aisne canal and beat the English again
IN battle at Armentieres. capturing over
DWO prisoners and $50 guns
After an allusion to the long-range
Commandment of Paris. the minister de-
scribed the difficulties of rapidly pursu-
ing an army.
Through these battles we, in general,
have attained those lines on which the
enemy formerly stood He has again
found vantage points OF which he has
made use. In order to overcome these
a continuance Of the battle is necessary
for the campaign which is proceeding. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Today Is the date Of the annual
Pound party for the benefit Of ST.
Marks Home and everyone who has
the interests of the institution at
heart is hoping that the contributions
IN honor of the day may be liberal.
1t is we'll known that the cost OF food
materials and of materials for house
hold goods is much higher than ever
before and that the people Of the city
have already been called upon to
make many contributions. but the OBJ
ject for which the Home is maintain
ed is most worthy one and it is
hoped that the friends of the insti-
tuition may see their way clear to
make today's donation for its benefit
a liberal one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Leon Douglass OF the post office
carrier force, one of the selective
service quota to leave this city next
Tuesday. will carry with him to Camp
Devens valued reminder of the es-
TEEN Of his fellow employees, in the
form Of gold wrist watch Wednes-
day noon he was summoned into the
presence Of the assembled carriers to
receive the gift Thomas Brennan, a
veteran member of the force, acted as
spokesman for the donors and made
q neat speech.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

The new Liberty loan IA per
cent. bonds made their first appear
ance IN Augusta Wednesday at the
l.st National Granite Bank. They
Ys very attractive in design. being
smaller than previous issues. A suf-
hcient supply is now on hand 10
meet requirements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Fifteen years ago a North Carolina
Druggist discovered a process of
combining the old fashioned rene
dies, Camphor, Turpentine and Men
thol. with certain volatile oils. in
salve form. so that when applied over
the throat and chest the body heat
would release these ingredients in the
form OF vapors. These vapors.
breathed in all night long. carry the
medication with each breath. to the
air passages and lungs. In addition,
NO ADVANCE IN Dbl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
Capital Garage Near Augusta House
FIFIELD BROS. COMPANY

Walter Hutchinson has accepted
position at James W. Skene's garage
and enters upon his duties today. He
is member of the Senior class at
Cony but has already completed his
course and has received his diploma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Mrs. Charles A. Taylor of this city
recently received word that her neph
ew, Corporal Charles H. Harrington
of Co. l.. 1O3rd Infantry. was severe
~ wounded in action in France April
10th. Mr.. Harrington at one time
lived in this city and has friends here
who will be sorry to learn of his in
iurT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Mrs. ?. NJ. Lawrence caught a
fine ? IL pound trout at Cobbossee-
contee on Wednesday,. another weigh
ing slightly over a pound being TAX
en- by a local fisherman. The high
winds prevented much success on
Wednesday. but reports indicate tina,
good fishing is to be had this sea-
SON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
Mrs, Chas. coolfson

The sad news has been received Of
the death Of Mrs. Charles Cookson OF
Plymouth. which occurred Friday
night at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Oral Twitchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

ANY graduate nurse who desires to
enter the Red Cross. either for home
service or abroad. can obtain paners
by applying to Miss Una Clark M
Stone street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
Local Druggists Are Offering
an "Outside" Treatment on
80 Days Trial

ChiIdren's Stomachs Are Delicate
Easily Upset by Constant Internal
Dosing. The Best Way to Prevent
Colds Is to Allow the Children Reg
ular Out Door Exercise - Keep
Plenty Of Fresh Air in the Bedroom
at Night. and, at the First Sign Of
Trouble, Apply the Southern Eek
ternaI Vapor Treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Two patients were admitted IN
Wednesday to the Augusta General
fospital Paul Barrett of Augusta far
surgical treatment and Marion Fit
gerald of Augusta for medical treat
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
DEEDS0Fu U.s., BOYS IN Recent FIGHT
At SE!CHEPREY FULLY IN ACCORD
WITH finest AMERICAN TRADITION

A. S. Mcleod of Marlborough.
Mass, Who Says He Is First Am
erican Soldier Wounded in Action
in Present War, is the Most
| Cheerful Convalescent in Waite.
Reed Government Hospital -
| Washington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

William b. Trask of Chelsea was in
the city awhile Wednesday on mat
ters Of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
Boston Live Stock Market

Specially Reported for the Kennehe,
Journal.
Stock Yards. April %.
MAINE.
At Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

The kewpies will meet with Mrs,
W. +. Knowles this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
LOCAL NOrIee

Public circle tonight At Coz c.o
Oak St Mrs. ANNA 1ona ooope1 s.
aorHdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS
apr2eodtfy

DR.. ]. e. Hill Of Rockland was a
visitor Wednesday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

Miss Hanson Of Bangor has been
secured as teacher of the Mount
school and began her work Wednes-
day. Mrs. Alice Sherman had been
substituting the past week until a
regular teacher could be found.
The S. S. committee of the joint
towns in the Union have elected Mrs
Gregoire superintendent Of schools
The towns in this Union are Unity,
Troy. Albion. Burnham and Unity
Plantation and the superintendent
will be located In Unity.
Miss Ferne Shaw. who has been
taking a course Of study at Bliss
Business College in Lewiston. has
completed the course and has Sc
cured good position in Lewiston.
Geo. Dyer. Jr.. has been appointed
patrolman Of the State road and be-
gan his duties Monday.
There is much interest in the Boys
and Girls Agricultural Club. Miss
Alice McGee is to be tho leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

tiers of the regiment" Miss Irene
Mcintyre said:
We want to go back to our boys.
They are the finest, fellows in the
world, not afraid Of anything. ANY
woman would be glad to die to serve
them. 1t is inspiring 10 hear them
talk, for they are filled with enthn
siasm and determination to fight to
the finish. When there is a lull in
the trenches they come to our vii
lagos and help US with our dishes and
cook"
Al another point near the front, 1
middle aged motherly woman. also
Of the Salvation Army. is Drawing the
German shells to dispense comfort to
the mon.
Il had to come TO France" she said,
Ito find out what wonderful boys We
raise i'll America
Boston, April Era ymord A.
Ferris. mentioned in cable dispatch
eS today as one of the American !.e-
roes in the battle of Seicheprey, was
q brakeman on the Boston Elevated
Railway before the outbreak Of the
war. He is % years old and enlisted
in the National Guard last July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25

give $4,000 If he could shift his fight
burdens to the shoulders Of someone
else
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-25
Frank TWitcheil.

The death Of Frank Twitchell, for
many years a resident Of this town,
occurred Wednesday in Benton
where he has been stopping for some
time. The remains were brought
here and interment made in the
Mount cemetery.