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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
CHINA

WEST-Miss Gladys Burgess. who
has returned home for the summer
Frank Rand has recently purchased
an automobile.
Charles Bailey was in Augusta On
business Tuesday
Rodney Wyman Is passing a few
days in Fairfield with his sister.
Carolyn Wyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Howard Of
Albion vcrc callers at Charles
Bailcy's Thursday evening.
Mrs. Ethel Taylor, who was called
here ~ The death of hcr father.
James Pearson. has gone to Vassal-
horo and after passing 4 few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
UTILITIES INVITES
CONFERENCE WITH
SHIPPERS OF STATE

The following letter was mailed out
on July by Chairman Benz. F.
Cleaves of the Public Utilities Com
mission:
Augusta, July 3, 1918.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
On April Is, 1918. the Interstate
Commerce Commission approved a
substantial increase in freight rates
affecting New England. On May %,
1918. the Director General of the
United States Railroad Administra
ton ordered an increase in passen-
ger rates. The fifteen per cent in
crease of April related to Eastern
territory. including New England
and with the twenty five per cent in
crease which was effective June 25th.
1t is thought by some that New Eng
land has been hard hit and that the
last increase should not have been
applied to all articles moving bv
freight.
The Interstate Commerce Commas
sion is the tribunal before which the
matter of revision of rates must now
,ome in the first instance under Fed-
Aral control, the State commissions
probably not being authorized to act
even on interstate matters. The Fed
eral administration does. however
desire the cooperation and advice of
State commissions. and feeling that
a conference of New England Com
missfoners might be REGARDED a e "a.
visabie in the near future. this com
missicn desires to meet with State Of
Maine shippers and receivers Of
freight in order that opportunity NAV
be given for exchange of ideas. state
menfs of grievances, and advice and
Conclusions upon what it is reason
able TO ask the Interstate Commerce
Com niission to recommend
Ncdce is therefore given that on
Eriday, July 18th. at 10 o'clock in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
STATE HOUSE
Next coure, Meeting ..'o A. NJ Wednesday, July 10

has rendered decision authorizing
the Arson Water District to iasue
from time to time until Nov. 80, 1918,
its promissory notes not exceeding in
the aggregate the sum of $4,000,
payable more than l. months ffpm
the respective dates thereof, bear pg
interest at 5 per cent. per annte,
payable semi annually. in payment u
like amount of its present OUT
standing promissory notes, par for
par, as the same nature or may be
surrendered or exchanged therefor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06

in France when off duty. In the
afternoon there was hall game on
the Good VIII athletic grounds be
tween Good VIII boys and a team
from Hnckley. the former winning
+. to ). Several tennis games were
also played during the afternoon.
At 6 r. NJ. refreshments were served
on the Quincy lawn and a general
good time enjoyed by all present.
81 s 7. NJ moving pictures in Pres
colt Memorial Hail, marking tho
close of Fourth under modern
conditions adapted to the times.
but none the less ENJOYABLE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
New Generations

The following new corporation,
organized under the laws Of Maine,
has had its articles Of incorporation
approved by the office of the attor-
ney general
Clapp Industries Company. or
gained July , at Bangor. Capital
stock, 100000; all common; paid in,
$500; par value, 500; shares sub
scrlbed, ;. President James y.
Rice Bangor; clerk and treasurer.
Joseph T. Gould. Bangor directors.
James ID. Rice James e. Mountalne
and James Fl. O'Connor, all Of Ban
eor. Purposes, d general business
in stocks, bonds and other securities.
Approved July ).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
4th of July Races at HouIton

Houlton, Me. july 4.-Rain inter-
fered with the races here today but
six heats were run off in three class
SIS. Thomas Earle from T. Doherty-s
Fredericton, y. B.. stables. took two
heats Of the I'll mixed best time
2l3 1-4. Bromos Won two heats w
the 20 trot. best time 2.I9 ga. Doc
tor Mac owned by William johnson of
Debec Junction. y. g.. Won two hea y
in the special race, best time 2.a9 i-o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
On Death Of Houeh Smell

A decision has been rendered by
the Public Utilities Commissie in
the matter of the accident near t{neo
State June 5 last which resulted in
the death of Hough Smell, aged about
SO years, an employee of the Aneri-
can Realty Co. lho was crushed be-
tween two rack rs OF the Maine
Central 2silroad Var Kineo Station
atsP.EInAe 5, 1918. receiving in
iuries |eoS which he died within Ave
minutes. It concludes:
There does not appeal to be AL
connection of the MAJ q CeEf
Railroad with the accide lid Ii
abiN no jurisdiction of WEE.
sion over such operations
Chief Inspector ParB e how
ever with a desire to correct what
appeared To him to Y dangerous
practice. Advised thssuperintendent
Of the American RHty GO. that the
private crossing. Xhch the employees
are accustomed I'll use ought either
to be kept open. q the ears set close
iy enough togeth0 SO mat tney VIII
not be tempted toA pass through a
space too narrow 70 permit any
chance OF escape Y Vie cars ere
moved Unexpectedly Inc superin=
tendent agreed to ..eho 10 this and
to instruct his mel noI 10 move
loaded cars at ncon " isht when
the whistis blows Nv sae e"pioyes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
GOOD WILL NOTES

One Of the quetest ana most I'LL
teresting celebrations ever held at
Good VIII Farm was that Of Thurs
day. No powder burnt. no noise OF
an unusual kind. but vet a general
good time was had BY alt present.
'Applehurst," Mr. 6 w. HInkIey.s
summer residence. was the scene III
the forenoon activities 4 flag rails
ing being the first event. previous n
which short speeches were made 10,
9. y. Hinckley and David F. Porter
OF Ne" York, former Coca VIII
boy. now an International Y. NC
Secretary. Then followed various
games under the supervision Of H.
Porter, and special significance VA
added owing to the fact that thev
are the games played by the soldiers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
Orders to Reaistrants

Registrars within the jurisdiction Ct
kennebec Local Board No. having de-
ferred classification. have been notified
that opportunity is offered a few men
OF draft age in Glasses II, III. " or Y
to join our July conrgent going 70
Camp Devens by practically voluntary
enlistment. 1t is reported that num-
Der Of men have taken advantage Of
the offer.
Many registrants' examinations show
that they are in need of dental work
and have been ordered to have the de-
fects remedied, their attention being
called 10 the fact that many dentists
donate their services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
OHIO SOLDIERS GIVE
DRILL AT ORONO ON 18th

Orono, Me. July 4.-The 200 Ohio
soldiers in the University of Maine
training detachment gave drill at
Oldtown this morning and enter
tanned several thousand persons on
the campus here this afternoon with
field events, drills and athletic events
Tonight the soldiers gave a free con
cert and musical entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
GOV. MILLIKEN PRESENT
AT GORHAM CELEBRATION

Gorham Ne, july 4.--Gorham WAS
the only town in this part of the
State to carry out any Sort Of ~
tensive celebration of the Fourth
and q great throng witnessed 4 d.
versifl"d program, which Included a
parade starting at $50 and ending
~ Robes Grove, where Gov MiIhkea
and Supt. DeForest II. Perkins of the
Portland schools delivered addresses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
Gent. Me. Power Bond Issue

A decision has been rendered by
the Public Utilities Commission au-
thorizing the Central Maine Power
Co. to issue its first mortgage ) per
cent. bonds due in 1889 of the face
value of $4,000. the proceeds of the
bonds, amounting at par to 800, be
devoted to the payment of the cost of
construction of additions and perma-
nent betterments of the plant made
by the Central Maine Power Co. be-
tween Nov. /, 1917, and May 81, 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06

forenoon at our offices in the city of
Augusta this commission vii. be in
session for the purpose Of affording
opportunity for all who desire to
meet and discuss the situation and
advise this commission as above indi-
Gated.
Very sincerely yours.
BENZ. F. Cleaves, chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
Races at Gorham on 18th

Gorham, Me. July 4.--Gay Cara
won the o.2o class dash race. In
straight heats. with Pete y. second
AT the Gorham track this afternoon.
Best time 2,23 ia. Cochato Won the
20 class after dropping rs third
heat to Azoff Pacha; best time.
$50 IA. Beatty won the noyei,v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
Friday July Il.
9.15 A. NJ.

Devotional exercises.
Music. under the direction Of Mr..
Pitcher.
The program during the day will con-
sist Of questions and answers and dis
cussions of the many problems which
confront the superintendent and which
are perplexing. The following subjects
are suggested and many others may be
presented:
i. Conveyance of pupils.
.. Advisa bility OF closing small schools.
9. Employment of and certit1cauon OF
teachers.
Truancy and the compulsory educa-
ton law.
The salary schedule and the teach
ers contract.
s. The keeping OF school records and
accounts.
Z. The superintendent and the town
meeting.
g Textbooks and school libraries
?. Travelling expenses of the supern-
tendent
10 Closing Of schools during epidemics
and the adjustment Of teachers
wages during the time school Is
closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06

are leaving for their homes and
boarding houses.
I'VE approve the action of our chief
inspector in volunteering these rec
concentrations and confidently antici-
pate improved conditions from the
cooperation of the superintendent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
Public Utilities

The Public Utilities Commission
has rendered the following decisions;
Arson Water Dist Bond Issue
Tho Public utilities ~CQmmission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
S P. NJ.


Our Schools in War Times and AIte r,
DR.. Augustus Q. Thomas. state su-
perintendent of public schools
!. How May the Schools of the state
of Maine Best Aid the Nation IN lhls
War for Democracy?
a. Every child in school.
b. Wholesome employment for a.!
children in out-of-school hours.
c. An open door to college tor a!
our young people.
d. Hay may we teach PATRIOTISM
most effectively?
e. A definite place on the program
for war activities.
f. The schools and the labor pro
blem
&. Democracy through the school,
house community centers).
h. Community civics, national lie
and international relations.
>. What Changes are Necessary ana
4 what Re-adjuStments Of educational
Processes and Attitudes Must he
Made in Order that the schools May
Meet the Postwar Conditions?
d. Reducing luteracy; our own
problem.
b. Schools for immigrants.
{. Part-Time classes for all who
hold work permits.
d. Training war and other cripples,
e. The English language and Amer
icaniZatlon.
I. Vocational education and voca-
tional guidance.
e. The rural problem and the rural
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
Monday Evening, July 8.


which will be held July S-l2 at Castine
as follows:
Monday Evening. July 8.
s O'CLOCK
Music-"Keep the Home Fires Burn
ing, america under the direc-
ton of Z. $ Pitcher of Belfast
Address, DR.. Augustus o. Thomas
state superintendent of public
schools.
Address, Hon. Carl E. Milliken. cover
nor of Maine.
Music" America for Me-" under direc-
ton of Mr.. Pitcher.
Tuesday Morning, July 9.
915-9.30 O'CLOCK.
Devotional exercises
Music, under the direction Of Mr..
$50 O'CLOCK.
Making the coming generation physi-
cdny fit-Physlcal Education. includ-
ing medical inspection. courses in
hygiene. school nurses. military
training IN schools.
Discussion Of general topic. opened by
j. W Taylor State agent for sec
ondarY education.
Medical inspection in schools, opened
by supt. L. +. Williams Kumtord,
nS! gnot Il s Hgsigne Aue enened
The School Nurse, opened BY Supt. G.
y Perkins Waterville.
Military Training in Secondary Schools,
opened ny Supt. {. W Bickford,
Lewiston
Topics opened to general discussion.
Tuesday Afternoon, July 9.
. O'CLOCK.
Music, under the direction Of Mr.
Pitcher.
Address--"The Superintendent and New
Standards Of Supervision" DR. Au-
guStus 0. Thomas state superin-
tendent Of public schools.
Discussion
Vocational ,-ducation Under the Smith
( Hughes Act.
! Discussion opened nv Fl 3. Smith,
Federal agent.
Trades and Industries, Supt n H RAN
Trades and nd Observation-Disclosures
School. Surt, q. A stuart Bath
Agrculture, ~upt. c. F. Glover. Fort
Home Economies, sup,. I. Il. Allen, Bid
deford
Discussion
/ Tuesday Evening, July 9.
Get Acquainted Meeting, Acad,an Hall.
Wednesday Morning, July 10.
9nn-9l5 O'CLOCK.
Drill on campus, Supt. G. ". Biokford.
s.15-a.so.
( devotional exercises.
Music. under the direction Of Mr..
Pitcher.
Cooperation Between state Depart
ment of Education and School su-
perlntendents.
/ From the Standpoint of the state
/ Department,
Discussion opened by Glenn w
Starkey, deputy superintendent Of
public schools. u
.. From the Standpoint of the So
perintendent.
Discussion opened by supt W 3.
Woodbury., Pennington; Supt. W.
Q. Inase, Old Town Supt II. +.
McGouldrick, Bar Harbor; supt.
a. L. West, l,Ockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
10th SUPTS'. SESSION
JULY SIP AT CASTINE

Announcement was made at the State
department of education Friday of the
program for the 10th annual session Of
superintendent. of schools of Maine,
which will be held July S-l2 al Castine
6 follows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06
Wednesday, July 10.

Music under the direction Of MI
Address, "Class and School Surveys; A
Study of Retardation and Accelera-
ton Andrew w. Edison, associate
superintendent. New York
Increasing the Efficiency OF Teachers, y
Discussion opened by Miss Florence
NJ. Hale, state agent tor rural edu-
cation
Incorporation of Normal Schools and
superintendents, Prin. w G. NAL
lett. Pennington.
The Modern School in the System"
Supt r. j. Libby. Westbrook.
The Helping Teacher in the system, I"
Supt u. II. Corson, Jonesport
professional Reading for Teachers, 4
Supt G.. f. Paine. Winslow
The Union institute Supt. Chas. E.
Ball. Bingham.
Teachers Meetings" supt. " II. Pat
ten. Ellsworth.
The High School Student as a Pro-
gressive Teacher" Supt. 4. ~. Bur
rill. Brewer.
Music under the direction Of Mr..
Pitcher.
sioner of education, Rhode Island
Address, The Chara cteristIcs ot a
Good Superintendent" His Duties
and Opportunities, Supt. Andrew
W. Edison.
Thursday, July Il.
9 A. NJ
Drill on campus Supt. c. ". Bickford.
Lewiston
Devotional exercises.
Music. under the direction Of Mr.
Pitcher.
The Standardized ton of schools, State
of Maine plan buildings and
grounds sanitation: equipment;
teacher; organization; results; com
munity life. etc
Discussion opened by Harold A. Al
Ian of Augusta. state agent for
rural Education
General Discussion.
oh 40 = NJ
Address, Pres. Robert J. Alley, rniver-
sity of Maine
Address. Hon W. F. Ranger. commits
sioner of education, Rhode Island,
Field sports after ,. 7. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-06

The following letter was mailed out
on July 3 by Chairman Benz. f.
Cleaves of the Public Utilities Com
mission:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-11
GREATER AIRPLANE FACTORY
Plant at Philadelphia to be Quadrupl-
ed by Order of Secretary Daniels.

Washington, May 6.-Quadrupling
of the navy's big airplane factory at
Philadelphia has been ordered by
Secretary Daniels. 1t will be accom-
plished by making the plant an as
sembling center for navy aircraft and
placing contracts for parts of ma
chimes with scores of manufacturers.
Production figures can not be dis
cussed but eight months from it's in
auguratiOn the Philadelphia plant
has reached the maximum output
possible with existing facilities. 1t
has been decided therefore, to change
the system Of operation in order to
meet the demands Of the navy's aug
mented air program. T. large pro-
portion of the machines used by the
navy are equipped with Liberty mo-
tors obtained from the army signal
corps.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-11
FAILED BY SINGLE VOTE.
senate Defeats Motion to Consider
Woman Suffrage.

washington, May 6.--By a margin
or one vote motion proposing that
the senate consider the house woman
suffrage resolution for amendment to
the constitution next Friday was de-
feated in the senate today. The vote
was 40 to 81, just one less than the
necessary two-thirds.
Although the motion to make the
resolution a special order of senate
business next Friday was lost, it's con-
sideration at that time virtually is GER
tain. When Senator Jones renews his
motion Friday to proceed with the
house resolution only a majority vote
will be required to begin debate, the
two-thirds rule. which was enforced
today applying only to motions made
in advance Of the day proposed for
debate.
Confidence of the resolutions sup
porters of favorable final action was
indicated in the effort for vote this
week. They have stated that a vote
would not be sought until the neces
saYy pledges or two-thirds majority
were had.
Although the vote was on beginning
debate only, most of those voting were
believed to have recorded themselves
as they would vote on the resolution
itself. which the house adopted last
January. If the lineup of today is
maintained the resolution would be
defeated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-11
The Debts of The Warning Nations.

The London Economist for Febru
AIRY places the total gross debt OF
Great Britain at 5,67S, 600, 600 pounds
($27,636, 200. .0O0).
The French minister of finance in
presenting the budget for 1918 esti-
mated the public debt of France on
December 81, 1918, at liz, 5,166, ,O5S. 900
francs $22,227, ,OOO.OOO).
The public debt of Italy at the
end of 1917 is estimated at about
35,OOO,OO0,OoO lire ($6,676. 900, ,OOO).
The debts of the Central Powers
are estimated as follows: Germany.
$25,4OS, 100000; Austria, s13,314,-
100000; and Hungary, s5,7O4, ,OOO,-
90.
Our own public debt is now around
$4,000. 100000. but more than half OF
this amount has been loaned to our
Allies and will be repaid U.S. 1t is es-
timated that of the total net eXpendi-
lures of the United States for the
fiscal year of 1918, exclusive of our
advances to our Allies, more than
one-half will be betrayed by taxation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-11
Win War Crosses.

with the American Army i'm France,
May Sin u beautiful chateau
which is now hospital, near Verdun,
a French general accompanied by an
American general this afternoon be-
slowed the Croix de Guerre (French
war CROSSE upon Lieut.. Harry j. Kelly,
of Ottawa. Ills, and Privates Dewey
Smith. OF Steens. Miss. and George
Hopkins, of Baltimore. and Aloysius
Brown. of Brooklyn. all for bravery
IN the recent raid by German shock
troops south Of Verdun.
Private Brown. who received the
Croix de Guerre, with the palm, was
cited in an army order. while the
others were mentioned i'm corps or
ders. Kelly Hopkins and Brown each
lost leg.
Lieut.. Kelly's citation reads:
Wounded in both legs and made
prisoner by five Germans, this officer
bravely defended himself and ESCAPED
with the aid of a few men who ran
to his help. Wounded a second time
he had to pass the entire night at the
end of Il trench before being remov
ed"
Kelly Is reserve officer from Fort
Sheridan. Ill. Hopkins, who is a
veteran of the Spanish American war
has son in France. His citation saws
'Iie Is a model OF bravery. He was
wounded while fighting at his post"
Brown is cited for having vitally
performed his duty i'm the course of
n German attack. He killed two Ger
mans by his own hand"
This occurred when seven Germans
demanded of Brown that he surrend
or. Brown as reply killed two
with his rife.
OF Smith tho official citation saws:
"IIe IL soldier full of bravery. He
was seriously wounded while fighting
at his post"
The American general who attend
ed the decoration ceremony said:
81 am sorry to lose such good men.
vet am proud to know that they
helped To defeat some of the best en-
emy troops"
All Of the four wounded heroes aro
I'm cheerful spirits and have much
praise for the cooking and nursing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-11

One of The Effects of War OH Fin
ances.

Rome, May 4.-No money can now
be sent out Of Italy by means of bank
drafts unless the sender can prove the
absolute necessity for so doing as by
the presenting of bills to be paid This
is particularly true of large sums OF
money This is one of the measures
taken by the government to stabilize
exchange and prevent speculation
in Italian money. Exchange rates
are also fixed by law weekly, to pre-
vent artificial fluctuations.
According to Oscar T. Crosby. who
was recently here representing the
United States Treasury department in
connection with efforts to assist Italy's
iances, the real difficulty of not only
Italy but also England and France is
that they are. in need of American
money to stabilize their exchange.
What they need is dollars" he said
BY the plan of Minister of the
Treasury Nitti, so far as concerns the
Americans here who desire to send
money home for any reason. or to any
foreign country. they must fill out In
duplicate n blank form provided by
the bank selling them drafts and on
this blank they must give the name
OF the person to whom money is sent.
with the exact reason. Persons trav-
cling may buy the money of the
country to which they are destined on
presentation of passports or other pa
pers.