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Evening journal., 1918-10-30
fire INSPECTION
OF HARLAN PLANT
Chief Marshals Of Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation
Visit Local Shipyard
TO INSPECT HOG
ISLAND NEXT WEEK

The Fire Protection Club Of the Della
ware river shipyards. which consists Of
the fire marshals Of the various plants,
Inspected the Harlan plant yesterday.
After an inspection OF the plant as to
fire protection and which included a
fire drill, the chiefs held a meeting and
were served with dinner This club
which was organized when the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation took over the
various plants inspects one of the plants
each week and makes recommendation
to the Emergency Fleet Corporation
when i'm their judgment lchanges could
be made to better protect the plants
from fire. Next week the Hog Island
shipyard will be inspected.
Olaf Johnson, who. for i5 years, was
chief OF the fire department at superior,
Wisconsin is district fire marshal with
offices in Philadelphia. The chief mar
shas OF the various plants. who made
the inspection yesterday were Hog
Island John Meskell, formerly chief Of
the Philadelphia department; Harlan's,
George Klugh; Pusey and Jones, VIII
mington plant. Jack McGOwan; Pusey
and Jones. Gloucester plant. \. d..
Clark; Merchants Shlpbuilding Com
pany. A. 5 August; Chester Shipbuild-
ing Company, John F. Bauer: Merchants
Ship Fire Department, Lieutenant Ed
ward lladuk. and Thomas Jackson, also
Of the local plant OF the Pusey and
Jones Company.
The inspection was made from 10 to
o'clock yesterday The company en-
1 teriained the visitors at dinner after
( which they held a business meeting.
D -
navy lie had a brother killed in France
on September s.
All the members Of the Costello fam
/ lily are patriotic and are anxious TO do
their part in the war The young man
has one sister and two brothers now i'm
the navy and another brother about to
enter the army. His father was re-
tired police officer and a veteran OF TIE
Civil War
While Guard Costello did not get in
the service or live to gain his commits
sion which he had won, he served his
country well, by his work at the Coun-
try Club, giving his life at the end.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
BIRTHS

HTGH-To Mr. and Mrs. Alonza High, Of
No ot02 Market street, at the Delaware
i1osnitaI on october 20. a daughter
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-06-07
WORK OF MOTHER NATURE
Formation Of Cubes and Patterns, Per.
feetiy Symmetrical. Character.
lstie Of Gem. Stones.

The original geometricinn was Moth
or Nature. Observe her work In the
making ~ crystals. Ench kind ~ gem
stone crys,nllizps on certain pattern
If its own. perfectly symmetrical: Il
~ IN. same wny with metals when
they form crystals. says n writer.
II n cupful 81 salt and water be al.
lowed IT, -vaporn'c slowly In cool
place. the suit will take the form Of
ever so many cubes. ench one Of them
perfect.
on- mineral IN crystnllizing will in
vnrinhly take the shape ~ nm octa-
hebron. another 81 n doiccnhedron.
Yet another will nssum" the form Of
II multitude ~ cubes. perhaps half nn
inch "n IN edge. with u chip nccurate-
ly cut IN Of each corner. II seems
III. joke.
Gold nnd silver crystalline ns cubes.
4 crystal ~ iron sulphlde resembles
IN shnr" u Wild rose. Water hus It's
own crystalline forms. like any other
mineral. lee. ~ course. l. n kind ~
rnck-ns much n rock ns grnniie-hut
IL remarkable for It's low melting
point. This Il lucky for ~. because
this rock. In u molten condition, fur
nishes us with drink.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-06-07
Just as Easy.

Two commercial travellers, while on
n train on the oregon Electric railway,
got into nm argument over the action
Of the automatic brake.
TITS the imitation Of the tube that
stops the train" declared the first trav-
eler.
"Wrong, wrong !" shouted the second.
"It's the output Of the exhaustion"
So they wrunglcd for IN hour. Then.
when the train arrived ut the station
they agreed to submit the mntter for
settlement to the motorman. That gen.
tieman, leaning condescendingly from
the door Of his cur, listened with IN
attentive frOwn TO the two travellers
statement Of their argument. Then he
smiled, shook his head, and said:
swell. gents. ye're both wrong about
the working Of the vacuum brake. Yet
its very simple and easy to under
stand. When We want to stop the
train we just turn this ere tap. and
then we al the pipe with vacuum"
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-06-07

Old md new were reunited when
Orleans and New orleans met In the
fifteenth century hotel de vile of the
city on N. Loire ~ III" heart 81 France
recently. snyS u Paris correspondent.
The hicent.nnry ~ the new world city
wns the occasion ~ the United States
delegates visit. Homage WIS paid to
Joan Of Are, the champion Of the me
dievnl struggle for freedom. She was
the subject of French and American
speeches. and flowers and u bronze
palm leaf were lnld ut the foot OF
her statue. A pilgrimage, too. was
made to the fort Of Tourcllcs, so fn'
nous In the defense NJ the city by the
maid. The events Of those far.gone
centuries served ny u distant romantic
background IL the present struggle, In
which the most recent figures 10 ap-
near on u crowded canvas nre those
of the United States soldiers on the
Flanders front. Side by side with tho
mention ~ medieval names nnd events
were heard. In the old halls Of Orleans.
those Of President Wilson and the
battle Of the Marne.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-06-07

Recent figures Of coal production In
France, an industry Of which the de-
partment Of the Loire, In the st.
Etienne consular district, IL an i'm
portant producing center. with an an
nuai output Of over 100000 tons,
show an increase from 100000 tons
In November. 1915. to 2,S87. 900 tons In
March, 1917, says the Scientific Ameri-
can, and q total increase In production
and importation Of from 8,400.0 900 tons
IN January, 1917, to over 100000
tons in May. This gain was made pos
sible by q readjustment Of mine work.
ers and Q closer study Of transporta-
ton problems. The movement Of coal
By motor lorries, In addition to other
commodities by feet Of heavy motor
trucks purchased and operated By the
city Of st. Etienne, 10 q recently inau-
gurated service which has aided dis
tzibution and relief Of congestion mo-
eoe1Auy, u---
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-06-07
AGRICULTURAL ANT OF TEXAS
Creatures Are Regular Farmers and
Their Homes Are Marvels Of
Skill and Strength.

Texas has many varieties Of the ant
family. Out on the "Llano Estacado."
or Staked Plain, they are 50 numerous
that their hills look like the pillows
of n rolling sea.
one Of the most powerful and for.
mldable insects In the Southwest Is the
agricultural ant Of Texas. observes n
naturalist. These busy creatures are
regular farmers. AMI their homes are
murycls Of architectural skill and
strength.
Think Of house from IL 10 ~ feet
high. built by little ant. and which
H. 80 strong and well supported that
cattle and buffaloes can walk over ~
and yet not crush In this wonderful
dome.
II Is said that II n horse. In pro-
portion 10 his size. could leap MS far
aS flea. that In one jump he would
90 clear around the world. Now. II
u man constructed n house according
~ the same proportions Of an ants
dnmicilc, IL would be more than mile
high.
These agricultural ants, next TO a
bee. nrc the most Industrious crea-
lures on earth. They sow, reap and
garner just like farmers, ani during
the warm season lay BY sufficient store
for winters use.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-06-07

Hi Montgomery, wife and chill
drcn. Of Skidmorc. spent Sunday with
his parents here. Wednesday. Of this
week. They left for Dallas, Texas,
where they will visit their son, Neal
who Is in the aviation service, and will
be- with him on his 2lst birthday,
which comes June H..
Lieut.. s. II. Hubbard. Of Base Hos.
pital. No. 70. Camp Mcpherson. At.
lanta, Georgia, accompanied by his
wife. arrived here. Sunday last. The
lieutenant only made a short visit
leaving the following day for New Jer-
scy. His wife will remain here, in
definitely. with her parents, c. ID,
Zook and wife.
The following relatives from q
distance we're here in attendance ut tho
funeral Of the late William Atkins,
May 81: Ebcr Atkins. Mrs. J. Il.
kcarney and daughter, Miss Hazel, Of
DcRiddcr, louisiana; Robert Thomas
and wife. Of st. Joseph, Mo-; George
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-06-07

For Sale--Second.h hand Ford. in
good repair. Call on Sheriff Crouser.
Miss Lulu Lee Hill, Of 81. Joseph,
Is the new stenographcr for the Coun'
Gil OF Defense.
--Jno A. Craig. Of Forbes. and Miss
Sadie +. Wright. Of Hominy, kans.,
were married in 81. Joseph. May ~.
Earl Cooper remembered US with
q box of nice Strawberries. They
were not only whoppers, but luscious.
Mrs. Roy Mathews. who was re-
Gently operated on by the Drs. Hogan.
IL now convalcscing nicely.
--Found-Missouri Automobile Ii
ccnse Number Owner can have same
BY calling and paying for this notice.
Frank pctrcc and Joe II. Murray
had business in 81. Joseph. Wednesday
Of this week.
Will pay $40 per ton for country
mixed iron. Rulcy a. kunkcl's Lum-
Der Yard. Oregon, Mo.
carrie Alkirc has accepted q 20.
sition with the Moore Grocery Co., and
has entered upon his duties.
For Salc-Somc extra good Rel.
Polled Bulls: registered. Call on or
address &. a. Iachman, Oregon. Mo
Ray Burricr and VIII Nocllsch
each purchased from I'd Kramer, last
week, r. COS" ij-i,uick cars.
For Salc-Good span of mules.
Call on Elliott Rurta, Farmers phone,
39i.
The 81. Joseph Truck Company,
in which are two Oregon boys, Howard
Allen and Guy Brown, Is now In
France.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-06-07
"a Snow White Line
When the Clock StrikesNine"
The price on the One.Mln.
ute Electric Laundry Machine
advances $40. June IS. lfyeu
Intend to buy an Electric
Washer. let US make you our
Free Trial Offer now.
ST. JOSEPH TRANSMISSION co

George Crouscr, son Of our high
sheriff, has an elegant 7-passcnger jit-
ney in st. Joseph and Is doing nice
business.
Ira Hcrshncr, wife and son, Of
Joplin, this state, are here visiting
Pa and Ma, Henry Hershncr and other
kinfolks.
Mrs. Maud Naraus, of 81. Joseph,
spent f. wdays the past week, visit
ing her parents, VIM. Turnham and
wife, and son, Glenn.
Ned Hindc, after q two weeks
visit here with mother and sister, and
brothers, left for his home in Chicago,
last Saturday.
The Holt County sentinel., 1918-06-07

Those who are walking up to the
night they have are always the most
ready 10 Welcome more Light when 4
aplsaza-Vnlian y Taylor. .
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
53 MAINE ME-,
AT RED TRIANGLE
MEETING. BOSTON

Boston. July 11-More than 5Ol
men from all the New England
states gathe ed at the City Club to
meet Dr. John 4. Mott and George
". Perkins III the organization of
the New England States for the next
Red Triangle drive. Lewis Crossett
presided and stirring addresses We're
made by DR.. Mott and Mr. Perkins.
This afternoon organization viii be
perfected.
Thirty five men were present
from Maine including Governor
Milhken and Councillors Fay and
Norton. The following We're present
from Portland: Adam z. Leighton,
Howard Davies. Fred r. Gabbi,
Henry +. Merrill, Harry NJ Bigelow,
George W. Norton, Harold G. Libby,
Clark Q. Chapman. William w
Thomas, Mayor Charles b. Clarke,
Harry NJ. Ncrrill, Charles II. Pay
son, Robert II. Bean, Frederick O.
"onant, W. G.. Richards. Fred T..
Eastman, Philip G. Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
OLD BALL PLAYERS
AT SQUIRREL ISLAND

The Squirrel Island correspondent
OF the Boothbay Register writes as
follows. of some of the old time ball
players Of that famous summer re-
sort:
Going to the Farm House for the
milk in the early morning is both
pleasant and profitable. Only the
birds are about and the early worms.
The freshness and stiffness is condU-
GIVE to meditation and "reminiscences.
One looks over the fields where one
used TO run and where only robinS
run now, or the Bonelli's dog. one
happily recalls a time when the da-
mond was we'll worn and the base
bags cleaned white; when our nine
was unconquerable (this was Cor
several years.; when Frank Earring
ton played on first base and would
not let them pass. no. nor even get
there; when Ted StanwoOd was in HE
box and wv. F." StanWood wore tn
cage: when the Frye White boys sar
on the bases and did marvellous out
fielding. Don White could get under
any kind of 4 ny and was strong in
center field. Eddie" Pratt was one
Of our best and famous on second f7r
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12

player Who does not remember
Louis? He was a big fellow. was
cracker jack at the bat. could rAn
like deer and simply pick the bali
out of the air. He would send two.
bagger over toward the Farm House,
with the outfielders after it and calm
ly turn Il cart wheel" down to first.
He kept everybody in roars Of laugh
ter with his antics as he stole bases,
and he was great coach. Then our
umpircs. How l can see them Civ
ing the decisions and the groans or
howls that followed. There were
both Ed and Harry Dingley and Often
some one from the visiting nine. La
ter there was Fred Thompson. too
stout to play. but always making 4
joke at his own expense. There was
Doc Merrill. who also umpired and
his brother, George. was great
sprinter and an asset to the SOUR
rel nine. And so one ruminates. 60
ing fer the milk: and coming back
one secs the wire net for stopping the
fouls Time was. yes, when that was
not there and the Frye Whites AMI
little Stanwoods used to chase tie
fouls down toward the beach. BIT.
thc net stands there faithful re.
minder of those good games we saw
without money and without price in
tho good old Squirrel time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
double plays. Ted Stanwood was the

double plays. Ted Stanwood was the
best pitcher we ever had and his
cousin. Fred Stanwood. was a close
SECOND. Fred was a light hitter but
his long legs fairly ate up the grourd
and he went Looping around on fun :
hles and errors. y two bagger with
Fred on first meant a run for Squir-
rel. Then in those days all the SQuir-
rels turned out to fill the comfortable
"bleaChers' that Mr.. Davenport gave
US. There were some conscientious
ob5ectors" to those bleachers on the
hillside. as the new lumber was rather
unSghtly at first, but they soon
Wea1hered to the soft silvery gray Of
the rocks and were q great boon to the
fans. The Ocean Pointers came over
and The mines from Christmas Cove
and Capitol Island and they used TO
bring their sisters and best girls to
root for them and see them beat the
Squirrel boys. but they couldn't hit
Tod and I fear they often set sail
without the watermelon which vert
u the winning nine. And there was
a time, yes. 4 time and a time back
Of that. when Waiter Emerson caught
them out - first base. or Stanley
Patten at chort stop: when Percy
Brooks hrcli0 tho bats and Tou:s
t5ocl.cioE.s, the Indian, was our star
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
NATIONAL
DOUBLE WIN FOR
DOUGLAS OF
CHICAGO CUBS

Chicago. July N-Pitcher Douglas Of
Chicago won both games of the double
bill with Boston today. He was re-
turned winneS in the first by TO 3
score after the game had gone 10 in
nings as the result Of the opportune hit
ting and daring base running Of his
mates. In the second game ne kept
Boston's hits scattered and won easily.
A corps Of federal agents guarded the
gates of the North Side park today anl
every attendant of draft age was for
ed to show his registration card. \
number who were without cards were
held for investigation. The scores:
First game:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
Body Of Henry Legendre Found

The body Of Henry Iegendre. the
young man who lost his life by
drowning while bathing in the New
Meadows river July 4, was found
Tuesday night by Edwin Lee and
Charles Connors while canoeing.
These young men are employed in
the office of the Texas Steamship Co.
and are now stopping at the cottage
Of Foreman Joiner, Charles w.
LainG Since the accident they have
been on the lookout. and unexpected
ly found the body floating in the
river. just below the abutment of the
old Bull Rock bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
After Bangor Liquor Dealers

At the request of Sheriff Thayer in
junction proceedings were filed by CoIn'
" Attorney Blanchard in the supreme
court on Wednesday against the bEi}!-
ings owned by Charles II. Milan In Pick
ering square on the ground that they
arc used for illegal sale Of intoxicating
liquors. The hearing on this matter
which is in the nature of bill in equity.
Will take place a, an early date before
a single justice of the coNrt. 1t is init
mated that like proceedings will he
taken in other cases as the necessary
evidence Of illegal traffic is obtained. =
RangOr News.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
Alexis RomanOf, Son
of Former Emperor of
Russia. Reported Killed

London. July 11-Swedish news
papers publish statement by a
Swedc just returned rom Moscow
that Alexis Romanoff, son of Nicho-
las Romanoff. the former Russian
Emperor, had been killed by Boil
shcviki soldier by means of bomb,
says an Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Copenhagen today
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
PIRATES WIN IN 9TH
FROM n. Y. GIANTS, 81

Pittshurg. July l1.-New York lost 70
Pittsburg here today to T. the game
being evenly fought until the ninth in
ming. when Pitcher Mayors single sent
Mollwitz across the plate with the win
ning run. Mayer tripled in the fra
inning and scored OH Bigbees sacrifice
fly. The score:
/ New York 30 / o 0 o-i-9-o
Pittsburg ..2 0 0 O1o 0 o / 1-5-s-4
Smith and Mccarthy: Maver and
Schmidt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
TONEY HIT HARn BUT
REDS TRIM ROBINS. 7-3

Cincinnati, July n.-Toney broke his
losing streak Of eight straight games
by winning from Brooklyn today ! to g.
He was hit hard but received very fast
support from the entire Cincinnati
team who also hit Marquard for many
long drives. The score:
Brooklyn 80 Q q / . o-3-1e-2
CINCINNATI Il 0 J q o l x-7-1 0
Marquard and NJ. Wheat, Toney and
Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12

1harles E. Ovenshire, the retiring
imperial potentate of the Shriners,
during his term of Office visited 81
temples IN 43 states, as we'll as the
Dstrlct Of Columbia and Canada.
Durihs MS reign five temples were
llisli'uted' one Of them being on the
Cahal Zone. His last visit was to
mecca Temple, where he saw Gov.
"hi.man plod over the desert wasteG
70 .ns 9asis. During the year he
traVeied $1,000 miles,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12

CHICAGO.
'Batted for Aldridge in Sth

Boston % 0 o o 01o o-3
Chicago .-....o l 0 o 0 . 1t
Three-base hits-Flack, Mann stolen
bases-Flack .. Zeider =, Merkle sacri-
nee hit-Aldridse. Sacrifice fy-Hol!o-
cher. Double plays-Zeider and Mert,e
>, konetchy and Henry. Left on bases
Boston 6, Chicago g. FIRST base on
errors-Chlcago :. Base on balls--Dn
Nehf ?, Aldridce .. Tyler Hts-or
Tyler in - innings; Aldrdge : r.
2-2; Douglas in .
Second game
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
American League
YESTERDAYS SCORES

Boston /. Chicago =.
cleveland /. NeW York q.
Philadelphia $, st Louis ).
Detroit \, Washington 6.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

At Baltimore: Newark, rain.
At Buffalo: Rochester,, /. 6, s.
Buffalo. 0. /. 5.
Al Toronto: Syracuse, >. ), 3. To-
ronto, o, 4, /.
Other games not scheduled.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
STANDINGS
National League
YESTERDAYS SCORES

Chicago l. Boston (frst game); Chi
caRo p Boston > (second game).
Pittshurg 3. New York 4
Philadelphia ., ST Louis .
Cincinnati I, Brooklyn g.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12

CHICAGO

Two basehit, Merlle. Sacrifice hits,
Herzog, Douglas. Sacrifice fly. ]. c.
Rasan. 1. Struck out, by Douglas, s;
by Regan, ..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
Robinson-cahiII

An interesting wedding was solemn
lied Wednesday night at the parson-
age Of the Congregational church on
Leavitt street, when two we'll l-known
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
TODAY'S GAM ES

Detroit at Washington.
-. l.oul. at Philadelphia.
tleN Gland at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
PHILLIES WIN 3D GAME
SERIES FROM CARDINALS

81 Louis. July l.-Prendergast proved
better than Sherdell and Johnson to-
day and Philadelphia won the third
game Of the series with St Louis ) to ..
President Hickey of the locals announc-
ed he had received a telegram from
Roger Hornsby stating that the short
step case had been appealed to the
dlstrict draft board of Texas Score:
Philadelphia . o o-5-1O-3
St Louis 80 o o . O. II
Prendergast and Burns: Sherdeu
Johnson, Tuero and Gonzales groc1.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12

List of Men to Be Inducted Int Service July From Kcnne
bee CounyTouries Boys Band of Madison Pos.pones
Because of Ra-Phla and Bethany Brotherhood
Picnic Held in Chapel and Parlor of Bethany Baptist
Churc-Bngham and Conc ord Couple United in Marriage
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
TODAY'S GAMES

New York at Plttsburg.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Boston at Chicago.
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12

Factory output two hundred thousand
daily. Largest selling brand Of l0e CT
gars in the world. Factory. Manchester,
\. II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12

Timothy McGillicuddy. son of Tino
thy McGillicuddy of Wood street. Lew
iston. is home for short visit He has
served Is consecutive years in the navy
and IS now attached to the BROOKLYN
navy yard and in a responsible position.
He is one Of the very few men who is
permitted SIX gold stripes for efficient
service and excellent conduct He IS a
cousin Of ex-Consressnlan McGilIicuddy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12
Miss Abbie Buck of Orland

MISS Aohle Buck Of Orland wa
elected superintendent CT the Rruns-
port union which comprises Bucks
port, Orrington, Orland and Verona
at a joint meeting Of the four school
ooaros heid recently in Bucksport.
Miss Buck is graduate of the f. s.
Normal School and has been a sue
cessful teacher for several years
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-07-12

young people of the up-river section
were married by Rev. Charles Fl. Nc
Elhlney. Alliston Harold Robinson Of
Bingham and Miss Marie Violet Cahil
OF Concord We're the contracting par
Ties. The double ring service was en-
ploNed and the bride was attired in a
blue taffeta travelling costume The
groom is engaged in farming as an
enterprise. He is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Concy w. Robinson of Bingham
while his bride is the daughter of
James Cahill of Concord There were
no attendants at the simple nuptial
service. 1t is understood that Mr.. and
Mrs. Robinson are TO make their fu-
ture home in Bingham.
Mrs. Reuben French underwent
Wednesday night a serious operation
for appendicitis. She was reported
Thursday morning as very i'll, al
though there is probably chance 70,
recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Z. Henderson are
, the parents Of son and Mr.. and Mrs
! Ralph r. Butler are also the parents
Of son Carleton Edward
Mr.. and Mrs. d. F. Judkins. formers
iy OF this town now Of Largo, Fla. art
Visiting At the home Of his brother, II
e. Judkins, Fairyiew avenue. The,
are accompanied by their son Donald
Russell Judkins.
Mrs. Clara Trumbull Of Milford, y
r.. has been a guest this week, Of her
sister Mrs. Leo Briggs, Mount Pleas
ant avenue.
Miss Corrine L. Salley went to Eel
grade Lake Thursday, where she will
| be employed during the summer.
John NJ. Little who passes much Of
his time in Skowhegan with the fam
lily Of +. J. Gurney is at present en-
ploycd in q Portland shoe store.