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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
iWATERV|LLE DECIDES
ITO FORM ROTARY
CLUB CRGkN|zAT|.N

A meeting was held Monday evening at
the Elmwood hotel. attended by num-
Der OF citizens to consider the question OF
the formation of a Rotary Club in this
cit. After discussion it was voted the
unanimous sentiment of those present that
an organization should be formed. and the
following officers were appointed to act
temporarily to perfect a permanent or
ganzation: Chat: an, George E. Vose;
secretary, Nelson 7. Mixer; committee OF
constitution and bylaws, Dr. f. c. Thay-
er, State Senator Martin f. Bartlett ana
Fl. L. Emery; committee on permanent
organization, DR.. ]. F. Hill, he to select
four other members to serve with him.
Members of the Augusta Rotary CLUB
who were here TO assist in the work of
organization were: John Z. Nelson: DR..
Forrest {. Tyson. head of the State In
sane hospital at Augusta: Ivan Z. Lang,
deputy insurance commissioner o. Maine,
Thomas A. Cooper, cashier of the First
National Bank Of Augusta, and Roy {.
WarIwell, State auditor.
Manager Cook Of the Elmwood furnished
banquet for the company preceding the
business meeting.
The first rotary club in the country
was organized in Chicago II years ago
and at the present time there are 300
clubs with a membership of 10000.
They have been formed in all the prin-
cipal cities of the United States. the
British Isles and the work has been
carried into South and Central Amer
lea and Europe. There are four exist
ing clubs in Maine with Waterville
making the fifth. The others are in
Portland, Augusta, Lewiston and Ban
gor.
The objects of the Rotary club as
stated in the constitution are: ITO
promote recognition of the worthiness
of all legitimate occupations, and to
dignity the occupation of each mem
Der as affording him an opportunity
to serve society.
To encourage high ethical standards
in business and professions.
To increase the efficiency of each
member by the exchange of ideas and
business methods.
To stimulate the desire of each mem
Der to be of service to his fellowmen
and society in general.
TO promote the scientizing of ac-
quaintance as an opportunity for SER
vice and an aid to success
To quicken the interest Of each
member in the public welfare Of his
community, and to cooperate with
others in its civic, social. commercial
and industrial Development
The principle of limited an, repre-
sentative membership has been adopt
ed by the Rotary clubs, thus calling
for one representative from each dis
tinct line of business or profession.
This basis of club membership insures
the representation of all interests and
the domination of none in the consid-
GRAFTON. Of public questions relating to
business.
The clubs are very active in all good
causes in the cities where they have
been established and at present they
are engaged in doing everything in
their power for social betterment and
to help win the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
SM|LEkCE CAMPAIGN
ENDORSED BY PUBLIC
SAFETY Committee

George f. Eose, State director of the
Smleage campaign, explained it's purpose
to the ways and means committee Of the
public safety committee at its meeting
Monday afternoon. After his explanation
the committee voted to give its endorse
ment to the campaign and also to the ap-
pointment of Frank D. Robinson as local
director and to assist him in his work
1t was brought to the attention of the
committee that certain storekeepers and
other persons were not conforming to the
closing regulations 1t was voted that the
secretary, in behalf OF the committee,
write to these persons directing their =
tention to these violations of the regula-
tons Messrs. Boutelle, Roberts and AL
len were appointed.a committee to con-
slider the failures to observe the regula-
tons and what steps, if any, may be
necessary to secure compliance with them.
\ case was brought to the attention OF
the committee in which a woman in this
city, who had rdered a load of wood
from dealer living beyond the city linn
its. was charged s. more than the adver-
tised price of the wood She was told that
this extra price was for delivering. Pur-
chasers of wood are advised to ascertain
definitely whether prices quoted include
the cost of delivery
The attention of the committee was
called to the possibility that there NAV
be shortage of ice in this community
next summer. The committee was In
formed that while ice is being cut In Wa
terville the amount being harvested is not
sufficient to carry the city comfortably
through the summer. The matter was
referred to committee consisting of f.
*. Atwood, Mayor Meader and John Friel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
|hNDANIA GOES
under IN SPITE
.QF ALL EFFORTS

London, Jan. 2S-The Cunarder An
nadia, reported yesterday to have been
tOrpedoed but not sunk. went to the
bottom in spite Of efforts to get Der into
port. according to information reach
ing The Associated Press today.
Dr.. + A. Parker. an official of the
American branch of the ministry Of
munitions, said preparations wer- b.
ing made for boat drill when the f'r-
ledo struck the liner full amidshIps,
O.: the, starboard side.
The vessel Immediately took a list
to the starboard'' he continued. Il pre-
ceeded to boat No. which was the
first to get away with Is passengers.
We rowed an hour and half and mal-
aged to rescue several persons who
were struggling in the water, before
we were taken aboard patrol vessel
which took us TO an Antrim coas- town,
where we arrived at ) O'Clock Sunday
afternoon.
Il was on deck at the time the An
DANA was torpedoed but saw neither
submarine nor torpedo. / believe all
the passengers were saved, but several
stokers were killed by an explosion in
the cngineroom.
Torpsdoed Sunday Morning
The Andania was torpedoed off the
Ulster coast on Sunday morning.
Press dispatches from Belfast said Il
was believed no deaths resulted. Tie
Andania, 1906 tons was built in 1913
and made many tips between British
and American ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
LANE EXPLAINS
FEDERAL POLICY
ON WAGE QUESTION

Washington, Jan. 2S.-To a delegatil
or the order of railway tclegraphers
who appeared today before the railrnat
wage commission to explain their de.
nand for Il 40 per cent. wage increase
ana an eight-hour day, Secretary Lane
Chairman of the commission. explain
ell that compromises would be require
IN determining fair compensation fol
"orkmen under government operation
The problem before us is not 'wh;
does organized labor or unorganized Ia
DOR demand he said, but with wal
upon us and living costs as they are
what should be the compensation civ
Ell for the services rendered"
Il was the first hearing Of labor in
terests before the commission and Sc
rotary Lanes announcement Of pol:S
was interpreted as the keynote Of al
future dealings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

Or. J. F. Hill will leave this morning
for Boston. where he will attend the
annual meeting of the American
Laryngolical, Neurological, biological
Society, which will hold a two days
session there. He will return Friday
accompanied by his son. Lieut.. Fred
erick T. Hill. who has taken his final
examinations and is waiting to be as
signed to active service. While here,
Lieut.. Hill will assist in examining
registrants for the draft and will also
examine recruits for the Third Maine
Regiment.
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FEDERALPOOL
Continued from Page One)

Most loans would he for a period of
five years or less, and would be made
only to the corporations or enterprises
which could not get new capital
through regular banking channels In
terest rates would be determined by
the corporation. Advances to savings
banks would be for 80 days loans di-
rect to war industries would be made
only in exceptional circumstances, most
financial transactions being sent
through banking channels. The co:
poration would have a life Of 10 years.
but would be compelled to begin Ii
quidating its affairs within six months
after the end Of the war.
In addition to the usual ordinary
commercial powers of a corporation the
government body under the bill would
have certain defined powers to mako
loans and advances. Most Of these
would be to banks which have f1nanc-
ed enterprises necessary or contribu-
tory to the prosecution Of the war.
"or the 90-day loans to saving banks
securities amounting to 1875 per cent Of
the loan would be required and the In
terest rate would be at least per cent.
more than the federal reserve boards
discount rate on 90-days commercial
paper. The savings bank feature is
considered of great Importance in view
Of the market value Of many securi-
ties held by such institutions.
Secretary McAdoo says advocacy Of
such a financial program is expected to
create great interest and discussion in
congressional and financial circes
Some government officials are opposed
to attempting so much at this time.ar-
guing for a trial Of the voluntary syA-
TEN now being inaugurated by the re-
serve board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
FUEL SITUATION
IN CHICAGO is
MOST CRITICAL

Chicago. Jan. 28.--The fuel situation
here was more critical tonight than
at any previous time of the winter,
according to dealers. Traffic blockades
resulting from snow storms reduced
the incoming supply materially.
The fuel administration tonight is
sued general order adopting and ap-
proving an retail coal prices and price
margins fixed by local fuel admins
traitors and local fuel committees
throughout the country. The order
was prompted by authority Of local Of
ficials to fix prices had been ques-
toned in some places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
PORT COMMANDER At
HALIFAX RELIEVED

Halifax, y. S., Jan. 28.--As q result
Of the inquiry into the collision be-
tween the munitions steamship Mont
Blanc and the Belgian relief ship limo
winch caused the disaster here last
month, IT was announced here today
mat Commander Wyatt chief exam
ming officer OF the port. had been su-
perseded. He had testified that he had
reported to Captain Martin, senior ma
val officer OF the port, that pilots had
rersistently ignored his orders" Cap
tain Martin denied receiving the re-
Ports. and today at the continuation Of
the inquiry, Commander WAITS stem
ographer testified that he had never
written them.
Wyatt will be succeeded by Lieut.
Commander r. A. Barber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
Red Cross Workers Busy

There were large number of work
crs at the Red Cross rooms Monday
afternoon, several of them attractive
attirtd in Red Cross uniforms. The n
dies enjoy their new quarters at the
Elks' Home, which have all the.neces-
sary features of practical place II
carry on their work and all the attrac-
tiveness Of a home. An open fire in the
big fireplace added much to the cheer
fulness of the rooms Monday after On
tering from the bitter cold of the QUE
side.
Another big box will be packed soon
and started on its journey across :he
seas The ladies of the local chapter
receive many words of praise on the
quality of their work. from the Boston
headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
ADJUSTMENTS
City Opera House

William s Hart. who is a general
screen favoritc. was seen Monday night
IN n western play. Wolves of the
Rail" This presents Mr.. Hart In the
role of n railroad detective running
down band OF railroad thieves. The
play was filed with thrilling situations
and the romance OF the picture woa
Nrettily worked out with Miss Viola
Vale. who plays leading parts with
Hart and is always welcomed by big
audiences.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
Torpsdoed Sunday Morning
GRANT AMNESTY TO
CUBAN REVOLU1|ON|STS

Havana, Jan. 2S-With the Liberals ar
senting themselves from the chamber,
the Conservative members of the House
OF Representatives in regular session to
day passed a bill granting amnesty to all
civilians who took part in the Liberal
revolution of February, 1917. Fifty-four
Conservatives We're present, voting una,.-
imously for the resolution, which has the
support Of President MenocaI.
The Liberals opposed the measure be-
cause it does not extend amnesty TO the
military. both active and retired, who
participated in the uprising. Nor does
the measure remove liability for property
damage caused.
Among those who would be liberated
under the bill if it passes the Senate and
is signed by the President are Former
President Jose Miguel Gomez and his SON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
BRITISH CASUALT|E
FOR WEEK, 1888

London. Jan. 3.-Britsh casualties re-
ported during the week ending today are
SoSS. divided as follows:
Killed or died of wounds-Oficers %,
men 1714.
Wounded or missing Officers 12S. man
6721.
These figures represent the virtual cut
ting in half of British casualties as COM
pared with the previous week. when IL
o43 were reported. Two weeks ago the
high total of 24,979 was reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

Or. F. Fl. Badger of Winthrop. tic
medical member of the exemption
board of Kennebec county. District NJ.
l, and DR.. w O. Cobb. associate ex-
amner, of Gardiner examined the reg
istrants in Glass / who came before
them Monday for that purpose. There
were supposed to be 10 men appear, but
two of them were missing, probably
because they failed to receive th"'I
notification. Five men were passed. with
no qualifications; five were rejected
conditionally and ordered to report be-
fore the Medical Advisory Board at Its
next session in Augusta for further eX-
aminatio and three We're rejected out
right. There will be no examinations
today, but the work will be resumed
Wednesday morning. % men being ex-
pected for that day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Methodist
church met at the home of Mrs A. E.
Fleming on Morrill, avenue with large
attendance. The program, which wa,
most enjoyable, was of literary nature
and consisted of quotations from favor
tie authors; the lives OF various authors
read by Mrs. William Drury, Mrs. Franz.
Littlefield and Mrs. Arthur Farwell Miss
Edna Reed of North Vassalboro gave a
reading entitled ION the lee Light re-
freshments were served at the close of the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
Burns Stops Brandt

New Orleans, Jan. 2S.-FranK'e
Burns of Jersey City stopped Dutci,
Brandt of Brooklyn in the 10th round
OF their scheduled 15-round fight mere
tonight. Burns had all the best OF the
nghting when Referee Goldman an
nounced 1t would be unfair to Branot
10 continue the bout. The men fought
at 122 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
GET PART OF
MANSTER LOOT

New York, Jan. 2S.--Property valued
at $4,000 and consisting of 200 pieces
OF silverware, six diamond rings ana
other jewelry, believed to be part OF the
loot obtained by Harry Manster III
Boston apartments, was recovered by
the police today at pawn brokers
shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
CUT OFF PAYMENTS TO
GERMAN OFFICERS

Washington Jan. 2S.-Germany has
failed to reply to the proposal of tn.
United States that German commissioned
officers held here receive me nav ~ the,r
grade In return for similar privileges
being accorded American officers held in
Germany. SO the war department TODAY
cut off the payments which were being
made to Germans,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
WASHINGTON MINISTER'S
PROTEST CHURCH CLOSING

Washington, Jan. 2s.-Protests nv
Washington clergymen caused Fue,
Administrator Garfield to set aside to-
day an order issued by John L. Weav-
err. local fuel administrator, closing
two-thirds Of the city's churches on
Sundays to save fuel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
jan23dtf

the retailers to even up gradually the
proportions of the flours.'
Mr.. Endicott said he had been request
ed also to specify what meals Of the day
should be meatless and wheatless "I
have particularly in mind the welfare OF
the workers" he said, land therefore
rule that in this state breakfast shall be
meatless and the evening meal wheat
less
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

L. E. Jacobs. deputy grand patriarch
OF the Grand Encampment. l. o. Q. F..
and Edward Spear, deputy grand ju-
nior warden of the Grand Encamp-
ment, l. Q. O. F., both from Skowhe-
gan were in the city Monday afternoon
on their way to Harmony. where they
will install the officers of North Star
Lodge. l. o. Q. F. The worshipful mas
ter-'elect Of that order is the father Of
Mr.. Jacobs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

To relieve the situation caused by Sc
we're drought in certain sections of
Texas, and especially 10 insure a suf-
ficient supply of good seed for the next
planting season, steps were taken
promptly to purchase stock of ap-
proximately $500 bushels OF seed corn
for sale TO farmers for cash at cost. as
provided for in the food production act
Extracted from Annual Report nf
Secretary Of Agriculture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
MEATLESS BREAKFAST
WHEATLESS SUPPER
IN OLD BAY STATE

Boston, Jan. 2s.-Because of an INSULT
cient supply Of dark fiours, Food Admin
istrator Endieott today notified retailers
in this state to sell to consumers IS per
cent. of white, with Is per cent. of the
dark four instead of following the $3.50
plan announeed by the national food ad-
ministratIon.
las the darker .fiours arrive In increas-
ing quanststes from the milling compa-
MES" ssid NJ. Endicott. I'VE win ask
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
FOR NEW YORK
CONTROLLER OF SHIPPING

Washington, Jan. 2s-H. H. Ravn,ona
president Of the Clyde and Ma,lo,.
Steamship Lines was named by the ship
ping board today controller OF shippins
for the port Of New York. He will be
given charge Of all shipping board trafac
entering and leaving the port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
NO MESSAGES FROM
WASHINGTON Ufu., THE
IRISH SITUATION

London. Jan. 8.-Andrew Bonar Law.
chancellor OF the exchequer. announced
in the House Of Commons today that no
messages Official or semi-of1cial. emana,.
ing from high quarters in washington
and pointing out the urgency OF settle.
ment Of the Irish question have been -.
ceaTso by Premier Lloyd GeoreA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

Members of a Holstein- Friesian
breeding circuit in North Dakota have
arranged to continue the work for an
other 10 years, following the conclu-
sion of experiments by the Bureau of
Animal Industry. United State Depart
ment of Agriculture Originally the
circuit was a community project to
demonstrate the effect of developing
one breed of dairy cattle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
William n. MorreIl

William H. Morrell died Sunday at
the home of his son Era c. Morrell Of
Western avenue at the age of - years.
Mr. Morrel was born in Waterville and
had always lived here. He was the son
Of Nathan and Rachel (Thomas) Mor
rell Tho funeral will take place at the
home Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock
and burial will he in Pine Grove cemc-
terry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

Earl S. Eldridge, who was formerly
corporal in the regular army, is now
first sergeant in the 369th Aero squad
Of the aviation camp at Camp Waco,
Texas. Sergeant Eldridge expects to go
to France in the near future, accord
ing to @ letter received from him BY
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Ed
ridge Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

\ Marquise with fancy iron rods and
ornamental iron finish has been placed
Ccr IN" c1tr nee II he new HaineS
theatre on Main street, which will add
very much 10 the general appearance
OF the structure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

Post holes are being dug for the
erection Of bin board along the front
Of the vacant Hdines lot south of the
new Haines theatre. The bill board will
extend the entire length Of the lot on
Main street and for a short distance
on Appleton street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

Monday morning was one of the cold.
est mornings ot the winter, the Their
mometer ranging anywhere from Is 20
80 below zero. There was scarcely a
breath Of wind, but there was a frost
in the air that sent a chill to the mar
row. II held cold all day, being but
three above at noon on Main street.
The afternoon was overcast and grey
yet there seemed little heat in the sun.
even which shone practically all the
forenoon. because of the closing of the
stores. there were few people on the
street, not even office tenants and pro-
Ific'ors Of business houses risking the
cold To come to their places of business.
SO generally as they did the previous
Monday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

Mrs. y. Is, CraGin has extended an
invitation TO the members of the Red
Cross, who wish to meet Miss Mary
Boyle O'Reilly, to attend an informal
reception to be given at her home on
College avenue Tuesday afternoon be-
between and O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

+. f.. maritime and II. L. Wilson.
both paymasters in the United States
navy. were in the city Monday on
their way back to Washington, d. c.,
after visit at the home Of Mrs. r.
\. Dean OF Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
new YORK ASSEMBLY
VOTES FOR SUFFRAGE

Albany, y. Y, Jan tS.-The Assembly
tonight by vote of - to u adopted Il
resolution petitionng the United States
Senate to act favorably on the suffrage
amendment to the federal constitution,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

4 still alarm for a chimney fire in
the Carleton block on Temple street
Monday morning called out the fire
truck. Chemicals were used and there
was but nominal damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

A snowshoeing party consisting Of DR..
J. G.. Bernard Vincent Provincial, Levi
Durepo Miss Beulah Ludwig, Miss Hazel
Tooler. Miss katherine Maxwell and Miss
Marion Harlow went 10 Snow pond to the
Foocr cottage Monday morning, where
they passed the day enjoying winter
sports. \ fine dinner was served at noon
and the party returned late in the after
noon after a most delightful day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

Judge and Mrs. Charles +. Johnson
left Monday morning for Portland, aft
er having passed the week end with
their daughter, Mrs. Henry w. Abbott
OF this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

The knights of Columbus held regu-
lar meeting Monday evening and con-
ferred the first degree on several candl-
dates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29
Wanderers Hockey Winners

New York, Jan. 2S.-The Wanderers
1ockey team Of New York defeated
.ne boston Arena seven here touign'
W q score Of one to nothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

The Hadassah Society will hold e
whist party at the Holy Name hall Oh
Thursday evening. for charitable pur
pose Play will begin promptly at 80
in order to comply with the closing
laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-29

This is the last week in which peo-
pie can pay their taxes on personal ana
real estate before they are published
as delinuuent taxpayers.