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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
PRINCE OF WALES
WELCOMED At
QUEBEC, CANADA

Quebec. Aug. a.-Welcomed by the
strains of God Save the King ami
the roar Ct q royal salute from guns
in the old citadel. the Prince of Wales
landed here tonight shortly before
o'clock for his first visit to the ancient
capital of French Canada.
His Royal Highness was brought
ashore from the battleship Renown N
a fast steam yacht and landed on
Kings wharf.
The prince. who was followed by Sir
Robert Borden. prime minister of Can
ada. was greeted on the wharf by the
governor general, the Duke of Devon
shire. Cardinal Begin, Mayor Lavigueur
and an imposing array of military. civil
and ecclesiastical dignftaries.
The prince was roundly cheered by 4
crowd Of thousands which pressed as
close to the royal party as the guards
would permit. His frank, boyish smile
won the crowd Immediately and wave
on wave Of cheers greeted him as he
proceeded from the dock.
While the big guns were booming
their welcome. a series of pyrotechnie
bombs burst into the air above him and
Al each explosion a flag of one of the
Allies was unfuried, while a squadron
Of airpIanes added the loud drone OF
their motors to cheers of the crowd ;.
The wharf on which the prince landed
is on the same spot where Samuel de
champlain and his men landed 900
years ago. Here also George v landed
twice. once in 1901 when he was the
Duke Of York and again in 1908 as
Prince Of Wales Other royal person.
ages who have debarked at the spot
where the Kings wharf stands wers
Prince Edward, the late King, in 1860,
and Prince william Henry in 1857.
At $50 p. NJ. the prince and the Duke
Of Devonshire motored together to the
Upper Town. through Mountain Hill
and st. Louis street. The prince was
cheered by large crowds along the
route. while church bells tolled their
welcome to the distinguished visitor.
Quebec was decked with a profu-
ton Of hags. bunting and orifames.
and in several places on the road lead
ing to the citadel arches of welcome
had been erected.
The reception given the prince by his
future subjects Of French extraction
was in every respect as enthusiastic
as that accorded him at any other point
visited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
ALL BUT FIVE OF NY.
ThEATERS CLOSED ON
ACCOUNT OF ACTORS STRIKE

New York, Aug. 21-Ground be-
tween the upper and neither mill
stone by virtue of the actors strike,
which threatens to stop indefinitely
royalties on their plays. leading
playwrights today formed a play
wrights' protective union. elected Of
ficers and started search for a way
out" Of the difficulties which have
shut down all but five Of Broadways
glitterins array Of playhouses.
The new organization announced
that 1t Is against any radical change
in the old order of the theatre" and
that It would maintain absolute
neutrality" now and hereafter on all
differences between actors and man
ayers. Otto Harbach was elected
president. Owen Davis secretary
and Silvio Helm treasurer.
The Booth theatre. showing 1.-THE
Better ole" closed tonight when its
stagehands and musicians walked out,
making the list house to go dark DUR
ing the strike.
p. A. Powers. treasurer Of the Uni
veisal Film Manufacturing Co., one of
Americas largest moving picture play
producers, announced his resignation
from the National Association of the
Motion picture Industry because that
organization recently pledged its sup
poTta to the Producing Managers Pro-
tective Association.
Irwin s. Cobb told members Of the
Actors Equity Association 1T a meet
Ing that I'VE Of the writing profession
are with YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
Better Roads Conference
At w. c. of c. Today

All of ESQ are expected to meet at
the Chamber Of Commerce headquar.
tiers Friday afternoon at 1.so for the
purpose Of discussing the good roads
question, and at this meeting fepre.
sentatives from all over the State
will be present. Bangor win send a
large representation and not only
will the delegates include Chamber
of Commerce men. but Rotary Club
members, Maine Automobile Assoct.
alton members. and in fact all DER,
cons interested In the question.
The conference Is In regard to the
highway bond issue, and this is a
subject that every one should be in
terested In. and at this time they
should make q special effort TO be
present, when plans will be made for
the extensive campaign to be waged.
At a special election to be held In
September the highway bord issue IL
to be voted upon. and anyone. who
has anything to say In regard to tn,
subject had better be prepared to
give his idea Of the subject at this
meeting. when thorough discussion
will be had.
The meeting is at the Chamber OF
Commerce quarters on Appleto,
street or better known 40 the New
Elks building. and outside the build
ing viii be seen q large sign, with
the name Of the chamber In
Il tiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
SHORE DINNERS
will be every rom II A
HARMON'S ELECTRIC CAFE
MsThe Of

cupying Prairie Flower. the other
Hayden cottage.
Mrs. c. F. Rowe Of Augusta return.
ed home Thursday after visiting with
her cousin, Mrs. A. H. Lang, and an.
other cousin, Miss NJ. B. Fish, who II
here from Boston.
Miss Gladys EIwell Of Bridgewater.
Mass. who has been the guest Of
Miss Clara Libby. left THURSDAY
morning.
George L. Cleveland. Mrs. n D.
Henderson. Mrs. Jennie Armstrong
and Mrs. Lucy Meister were in Gar.
land Wednesday to attend the an.
nual reunion Of the Oliver Hill
school. Mr.. Cleveland was reelected
president for the 10th year.
Prof. George Ramsdell Of the Bste.
college faculty accompanied by Mrs
Ramsdell. have been guests of her
aunt. Mrs. Adam Simpson. They
Were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs
weston Bishop Of Curtis Corns
Leeds.
Mrs: Lizzie Packard and daughter
Miss Celia are visiting with Mr. and
MRS. Harold Larry In Weld.
Ernest c. Butler, who has been IN
riorida. Texas and Oklahoma on busi.
ness the greater part Of the time sins
nis return from France, arrived hsns
Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
North Ends 4; Clerks o

The North Ends defeated the
Clerks Thursday night in q Twilight
League game by the score of I to o.
1t was a very interesting game, both
pitchers allowing only four hits. Poi
rier starred at the bat, getting two
singles. Suite was responsible for
three runs in the nth inning. The
North Ends scored one run in the
first with one man out. Collins walk
ed to second on passed ball. PORTER
singled and then was allowed to
score. The North Ends scored three
runs in the fifth with one man out
Toulouse hit the ball to Davis and
he fumbied and made a wild throw
to first. Collins singled and scored.
Twice the Clerks had the bases full
with one man out. but couldn't
score. Friday night the game will be
between the Tigers and the North
Ends. Tho summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22

hst q tho local once; ana 10 has
three or fur promising young men
whom he win talk with the latter
part a. the week. Considering the
1act that % many men have gone
overseas iron this city and twice =
many at camps and n the Navy this
record toe Tes<uits Uolng from Natsr-
willie y among the nrst on the list.
According to information received
by the ofncer In charge Thursday
uiornirg. from the War department.
by Matog Philip Powers. recruiting
cmcer eer The Mains ana New Hsmp-
shire recruiting district. Uncle Sam
as received all the prospective bird
men he needs at. present. and the
air service branch Of the army has
been closed to enlistment except for
the purpose Of Aliing Whit vacancies
may occur from time 70 time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
Quaker City Star
(Cepeisued from Paae one)s

With IN players by sinking long
puts at critical moments and II was
heeay conceaed that today he was
staying 3 bettar game than the man
who startled the International Coli
world IN 1915 BY his sTeat triumph
over Ray and vardon. Virtually un-
known IN national tournament cir-
eles until today. Plat determines
that he must be considered a. TAG.
tor Tor the championship title ana
his match with 8. Davis0n HerTon
OF Oakmont VIII be watched with ex-
ceptional interest.
A. in all his golfng battles. ouimst
did not 20 down to defeat without q
desperate struggle. All even at the end
Of the morning round. he played even
more uncertainly during the first nine
holes Of the afternoon and was three
down 1T the turn. On the 18th green
Plat was four up and II appeared u
though outmet was destined to lose in
quick and decisive fashion. He got
himself In hand. however. on the next
hoIs and proceeded to cut down Piatt's
advantage to two holes, and from thar
point on stroked the ball with sucn
>eSSoAoSy tnAts Win one exception. Oui-
met either won or halved hole after hols
until at the end Of the IS holes Of play
the score stood all even.
In the heavy rain the pair teed ea
again and although Plat played clean.
~ all the way. while ouimet was IN
trouble. the s7th was haived. On the
3sth. ana final hole Ouimet's first two
shots were in the rough. while Plat. .
second dropped within four feet Of the
pin. ouimet took three to reach the
green and his fourth was a foot from
the cup. Plat rolled up to the lip of
the hole on his third and ended the
championship chances Of New Eng
lands last representative by dropping
the few-inch putt for q four and the
match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
HEAR TESTIMONY ON
REORGANIZATION PLAN
FOR RAILROADS OF COUNTRY

Warrington. Aug. 2l.-The railroad
reorganization plan should include
legislation to assure the public suf-
ncient facilities and service for tits
needs and also to protect it from
strikes. the House Interstate Com
mercs committee was told today by
witnesses at its hearing.
A. r. Thorn. counsel for the Asso-
citation Of Railway Executives, de-
ciared that the fundamental need Of
proposed legislation for return Of
the roads to private operations was
creation OF a federal transportation,
charged with general oversight from
the viewpoint Of public interests Of
the couutry's transportation needs
and Charles Pies. representing the
Illinois Manufacturers Association,
urged that rail employees be COM
pclield to waive the right Of strike
when Accepting employment.
I'VE do not propose to put this
board superior to the Interstate Com
uoerce Commission" declared Thorn,
who argued that its findings would
give the commission the aid Of rec
concentrations Of an Independent
public body a. TO what 10 in the pub
9ic interest. Through the board. Mr..
Thorn said, definite -ule for rate
making would be established Tor the
enaount certified to by the Interstate
Commerce Commission wou.Gs bA
accepted as correct unless disprov.
cd.
Nr Piez. in presenting the recon-
MsrdatIons OF the Illinois Manufac-
turers. said that in denying the
right Of strike to the railroad EN-
pIoyes provisions should be made for
an arbitration board whose findings
would be subject only to final appeal
te the Interstate Commerce Commits
aten.
Great Lakes shippers. Mr.. Ptez
sald. feared that the Interstate Gem
MeFee Commissien control Of water
Fates provision Of the Esch- Poms-
rene bill would strange DEVELOPMENT
cf water trahlc In the end, because it
was bei'eved that the success Of ga
tsF Fstes depended on their elastic
lty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
DENY ORGANIZED
PRoF|TEER|NG AMONG
RETAIL DEALERS U. S.

Atlantic City. n. j.. Aug. 21.-Om-
GERS and directors of the National
Shoe Retailers Association in spe-
cial session here today denied that
there yes any organised prodteering
among tho retail dealers OF the Unit
ed States. Retail shoe dealers rep
resepted in this association fear no
-vestigat.on." declared A. II. Geut-
tng. president Of the national bedy.
I'VE have nothing to conceal and
staHa ready 70 place ourselves uure-
servedly at the disposal Of the gov
ernmsnt for the working out Of . plan
eesaGnsd to eolve the price problem"
a statement authorised by the
meeting said that many STYLES Of
footwear would be eliminated for tia
spring season Of 1890 In an eftort to
reduce prices.
Tia snties style program win ~
formulated eth visw to eliminating
auplieetion Of styles and other condi.
lions Contributing to unavoldahls
costs" the statement said. Instead OF
the alrasSk innumsrebls eolers prevail.
ing prior - the var. shoes for the
spring season 0f M WIN bs made up
In but nine shades. Retailers are CO.
operating With msnufacturers With the
purpose Of Vimplifying the output
wherever poesibie."
psicsa Of ehsss this fall It was an
nouAeed. win range from = to ~ .
peiy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22

The hsnking situation In the city
seems to be thriving extensively and
recently announcement has been made
that the land near the postofice. on
which the so-caiied True house 10 sit
uated. has been purchased by the IL
comic National Bank. and Thursday .
contract was signed by Horace Purin-
ton 8 So. to erect q new bank build.
ing. The True house will be torn down
and work on the foundations for the
new bank building will begin at once
Plans are being made by Thomas r.
James. bank architect. Of Boston. and
the construction OF the new building
will be started Saturday.
The Kennebee Trust Co. recently pur-
chased the land on the corner of Apple
ton and Main streets next to the Haines
theatre. and it Is understood that soon
their new building will be erected, al
though nothing definite has been an
nounced by the bank authorities.
When these two bank buildings are
completed there will be three bank
buildings within a stones throw Of each
other. The Waterville Savings Bank
is situated on the opposite corner of
the street where the Kennebec Trust
Co.'S. lot is located and directly across
will stand the Ticonic National Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
FOOTPRINT CLUE
LEADS TO ARREST
ON BREAK CHARGE

Charles Lucente Of Madison was b.
tore Judge 5razsell Of the municipal
ceurt Thursday on the charge Of break.
ing. entering and larceny from the sas.
age OF Holt . Hight at Madison. rhs
sum Of money missed from the cash
.esissef Waa set. and q footprint Of .
tennis shoe on q window sill core.
sponded perfectly with one made from
one OF the shoes in the possession Of
Lucente, according to the testimony
ralph Lancaster, who had charge Of
the money drawer the last thing the
night OF the break. was the first to
testify. A. B. Plummer was the Sec
oad witness. It seems that Lucents
nad been very anxious to have certain
car IN the garage which was used fef
demon sfrating purposes. He talked
ABOUT the vehicle every day more OF
sess. according TO the testimony, ana
having part money enough it was sus'
pected that he may have made me
freak IN order to get the car. W.
RUNNER told Of the incident relative {"
Lucente's finai purchase of the ear
SAYING that he did not have aults
enough money but thought that Do
could get some from his people. Afsf
the break Sheriff Mooers was called
ana In investigating. according TO Inv
testimony. not the imprint Of the aAes
on q window sill over which the ROD
Der probably entered. While investSa''
ing among the garage employees INV
snerin came IN contact with Lucen'e
went with him 10 his room and exam
med his shoes When he looked -
the tennis shoes corresponding with us
mark on the window sill. according
the sherin's testimony. Lucente nasu.
remarked that he didn't have tnO:.
shoes on that night. The young man
bank account. It seems. showed oe
post Of $6s. made after the time OF 'ns
break. and according to the evidehe.
ne told the sheriff, when auest'on.s,
with regard to this. that he had s0:s
MS furniture and got the money. ou'
taser stated that he had had the n'on.,
reht aions. Lucente was bound os.,
70 await the action Of the grand I',.
ana furnished cash bail in the SUN '.
IN County Attorney Merrill arpess =.
fcr The state and w. H. Halves w
LucentA
Capt. Charles Preach smith. sen q
J. n. Smith, has arrived In New Ia.
after . year and half In the selss"
coming fran paris. where he has ps.a
a. 49,. ..~.-sS..a.~~ a.->.&.~>~s of the GBs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
AVIATOR MOFFAT GIVES
DARING EXHIBITION AND
MAKES STOP IN AUGUSTA

= lsy1ag and spectacular aaSpJane
Gxh1bttaon was given af sooue S.S9
Thpyp0ay afternoon BY Lieut.. =. g.
Motcaf, who Landed on the State mus
ter Aeld on his way to Bangor 70
catch up with the rest Of the army
recruiting party which visite1 An
susla, en- Tuesday afternoon. lie did
the old time loop the loop. the nose
div: AID q number OF other stunts ~
ts eircled high over tue city before
landing.
Lieut.. Mofat accompanied by Ma
ehinist n. =. jacques In the Curtiss
bi.plans made the trip from Old
Orchard in about m hour. coming
BY the way Of Lewiston and giving
IN exhibition Of about 20 minutes
over that city. They had intended
TO b In Augusta with the rest OF
the recruiting party. but were held
up 1t Portland on account Of being
unable TO procure the high test gas.
line which u required for the motor.
They waited at the hangar Of Harry
Jones. the aviator who 10 making
lights 1t Old Orchard. until a spe-
cial delivery OF gasoline was made
from Boston.
Augusta people did not know that
the aviator would arrive on Thurs
Gay afternoon. but VIXEN the machine
was hrst sighted large crowd OF
people docked to the muster field to
see the landing. Lieut.. Noftat and
his mechanic were welcomed to the
city by Mayor Blrieigh Martin and
were entertained at the Augusta
House as the guests Of the city. II
was most interested crowd that
gather around the plane. The ma
chire 10 the Curtiss III" is equipped
witt $50 h. p. Hispano- Suiza mo-
tor, and 10 capable Of making 100
miles an hour, carrying a gasoline
supply for two hours. The plane mas
. 46-foot span. is % feet long and
stands 10 feet six inches high.
The aviators left at about SIS In
the afternoon for Bangor and expect.
ID to return to WaterviIle before
dark. Lieut.. Moffat was undecided
whether or not they would stop al
Augusta on their fight today. but
stated that they might and gave a
warning to the people not to go onto
the landing deld after the machine
had been sighted until II comes Ia
. stop. for often . plane swcops dow I
close to the ground and then rises
again in order to better the landing
To avoid accidents the field should
be kept clear until the plane comes
to q s.ancstill.
Lieut. Aoftat 10 hardly more than q
boy. but has seen service in France
With the sth Aero Squadron. sth Arm,
Corps. observation group. and 10 E.
"crack" aviator. He says of flying
Perfectly safe; greatest sport in thu
world. Here ! am doing what ] like
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
NATIONAL HOME

O63cer Of the day. Capt stephen -
Watson.
John I. Chambers has bssn granted .
furlough to visit relatives in Boston.
The funeral Of the late Sflas B. Lii
MbridRe win b held from the HONS
chapel at 10 4. ~. Friday. Rev. 6. D.
Temple ofhciating.
The moving picture program Tor 1ri'
day will be Louis Bennison In This
Road Called Straight" Pathey Newa
and q Tom Mig comedy entities "Ro-
man Cowboy"
The Togus boys are putting IN soma
hard practice to meet the augusta Twi.
light team here Saturday afternoon.
The Augusta boys took the first gams
of the series 8 to in an Thinning con-
test, but the manager Of the Home nine
has given his boys fine workout
Levesque Is in the pink OF condition and
all the fans lcok for Tosus to take this
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
U. s. Knows d No
Nicaraguan Interference
IN Costa Ricau Affairs

Washington. Aus. 2l.-Tbs Senate
was informed today by President
Wilson that the DATED States soy,
stpment vas net aware of any arm
- indifference by Nicaragua on
Costa Rican afiairs and that the
STATE dspartment repeatedly had
Urged Nioayssusn eliictalf not "a
make any such intsyfarence. The
RpeetAent's messasn was - ~
sponsa TO = i1eolufjen, b. sauator Il
1Dllstte. 1snphjiean, Wiseensin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
Henry r. ON alley

Headquarters have been notified OF
the death Of Henry R. o'Maliey. menu
Der of this branch. which occurred n
st. Elizabeth's hospital. Washington.
d. c.. Aug. II. He was born In Ireland
June II. 1855. He had been in this coua-
try since q bop. He enlisted in Co. D.
LIST U. s. INT. Jan. q. .ss7. and served
Continually until May 5. 1899. He was
admitted to the Danville Branch sfrcn,
Washington, d. c.. Oct 81. 1901. He
was readmitted here Feb. Is, 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22

Earned runs. Crabs 4. CLANS.
Three base hit, Willett. Two base
hits. Mallaney, Salstrom, Morse,
Ivory. Stolen bases. O'Brien. Jones.
Varnum, Mallaney, Cooper. Struck
out. by O'Brien IL: by Wiilett 3: by
Levesque .. Double play. varnum
unassisted. Hit by pitched ball.
by O'Brien. Wild pitch, Willett.
Passed balls. Austin 2. Base on
balls. by Willett. Umpires, O'Brieu
and Griesbach. Time, 200. Atten-
dance, 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
AUGMENTATION
MOVEMENT ON FOOT

Observation-Disclosures" was the subject
discussed at the meeting at the Water
vilie-Winslow Chamber of Commerce
Thursday night. at which about 5 In
tsrested persons were present ,. Har-
Old Dubord acted a. chairman Of the
meeting and Mrs.. Eugene LAvTsnes
was secretary. Several gatherings have
been held and the subject has been dis
eussed. although the meeting last night
was the first formal meeting held. There
we're present at the meeting represent
atves from the Greek society. Syrian
society. Armenian society. churches.
clubs and citizens in general. and there
was a thorough discussion Of the sub
ject. After talking over plans it was
decided that the best way to get in
touch With the different societies In the
city Is 70 have meetings for each 500
eiety. Upon the suggestion Of Karekin
Der Gahagian 1t was voted to hold i
big mass meeting on Sunday afternoon.
Aug. 81, in the Chautauqua tent. and
there the subject of characterization
would Be talked over by Q speaker who
Ii well posted on the subject.
1t Il true that the Chautauqda COM
pany, which viii open its series of lee
lures in this city on Aug. 30. will be OF
great help in this subject. but the peo-
pie in the city have not been educated
along this line. and until it is thor
oughly understood 1t will be almost
useless to start on any project.
The idea which the committee has in
mind. it is understood. is the night
SCHOOL where all foreign-speaking peo-
pie may attend and learn to read and
write in the English language. They
seem eager 20 learn the language and
the citizens of Waterville should give
Their assistance in every was possible.
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Two Aviators Missing
From California Station

san Diego. CAL Aug. e1--c.olonsl
A. J. Hanlon. commanding the army
aviation forces at Rockwell. Yieid.
North Island. announced tonight
that two ayiaters from the Ninth
Aegp& SQUADRON had been missinx
since yestarday. They wers sscond
Lieutsnanta Frederick p. vraterv
house of Wieaer. Idaho. and c. NJ.
Geanelly q San Disgo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-22
sERGT. HERMAN DOING
GOOD WORK FOR U. 81 "A.

sergt. William c. Herman, who has
been located In this city Cor several
months In charge Of the local recruit.
Ing station for the United asafes
{my. has indeed donst . iine work
dnrinB his stay here. He has cent
- camps n various parts & dc
states 70 men who ara new q ,serv-
ioe y various depertments; thsres aye
80 ave applicents % the wattine