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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
MADISON
Mems Classes Meet at BANQUET
Local Items

An event Of great ia,e:e>. - ,ls
organized mems classes u =: ~.nGy
schools OF the Congre Garlpna. Fire.
Baptist churches. Friday evs-.y- va
banquet and social evening he'd at
the CONGREGATIONAL churl i!r.-g
dining room. An oyster s;;rsr was
served at O'Clock there b - hol,
60 men a the tables. Fol- =. he
supper Judge Charles Q. Sms nas
introduced as toastmaster Isica
Small first called OF Rev. W'am
Wood. who responded in larry
vein. The next and principal peak
e. Of the evening was !io~ Fra1s
harrington of Augusta a-1 who:.
subject was "CommUni-y -, 'aacy'
The address was muc!3 appr.'la.si y
all present. Another fa4rlrs G.. +;
evening was the n.si2 tIrnis..e! y
the Boys Schoo! Orchestra. H-.s
the leadership Of rr5t =. l.. Tc0a-
A Valentine SoO,4. Vas h",i f.
day evening At TIE Methodist GF"
copal church pailo.>. There 7e's
several unique contests aid ,i-'i, p
freshments were serysi
Mrs. Ina Vi,bcr entertained h.
Sunday school class a. \a,y3,.1-
Party. Friday evening. Er-.; co!'
test beins one OF the features u ih'
evening.
X. {. Gray. cashier = ~ 'csi
branch of the Augusta IT, ~
pany. has been confined =" e .'"-
by Illness for the pas: tsw s-.s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
Or. LINCOLN MCCONNELL
TALKS ON "nuN|SM"

Or. Lincoln Mcconnell delivered a
very enthusiastic and inspiring
lecture at the City opera House.
Sunday afternoon at 4 O'Clock, uu-
der the auspices OF the Waterville
Red Cross Lyceum Course. The
program was opened by tie Hon.
crank Redington. who. after greet
ing the audience, introduced George
Wolstenholm of Colby College, who
delivered a short address in behalf
Of the Syrian and Armenian cam.
paign which will start next Tuesday
in the city Of Waterville. Mr.. VOL
stenholm urged the people of Wat
ervilie to support the drive and said
that every man and woman in the
city should give from s. TO 500 to
support the campaign. Waterville's
quota is $500 and the local Chamber
OF Commerce has agreed to under
take to raise this amount Names
quota is $4,000 and the world
quota is 50 million dollars. "Wheth-
er Armenian. Syrian or American. :
said Mr.. Woistenholm. we are oil
brothers. For 400 years the Armen-
ian and Syrian people have strug-
sled against oppression. Is there q
man who would not give s., $e-and
even 500. if possible-who would not
give. that there may be new era
born"
MIR. Redington then announced
that the next entertainment would
be on Monday evening. March 10th,
when the Castellucci's Neapolitans,
would give concert. which was
highly recommended to the city, this
being the fourth and last entertain
nlent to be given under the aus
pices OF the Red Gross Lyceum
Course.
DR.. Mcconnell was then intro
duced by Mr.. Redington. and after q
hearty applause from the audience.
delivered a most inspiring address
on "Hunism.'' Dr.. Mcconnell has
been connected with the Lyceum and
Chautauqua company for many
years and since America entered the
war he has been doubly effective
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
Dedication Of
Portland's New
High School

Portland, Me, Feb. 15.-Outside the
windows of the massive structure
blazing with lights and limousines
lining both Cumberland avenue and
Congress street. Within, soft lights
streaming down on thousands Of ex-
pectant faces, glmpses of colorful
evening gowns worn by Portland ma
irons and maids and uniforms worn
by the student ushers, medley Of
happy voices and strains of music.
The formal opening OF the new Port
land High school to citizens and
alumni was about to begin in the au-
ditorium, an assembly hall combin-
ing the airy brightness and spacious
ness OF the modern pleasure house.
For months long the local public
has anticipated this event For a
much longer time Principal William
b. Jack has worked for it and ably
assisting Mr.. Jack have been the
members of the High school commits
sion including Ex-Governor Oakley
{. Curtis. chairman. ex-senator Ed
ward W. Murphy. Raymond F. Ben
nett. ex-Mayor William NJ. Ingraham,
ex- Mayor Milford G. Chapman, May
or Charles g.. Clarke and John T..
Pagan who although not a member
Of the commission. is clerk, each of
i" nom mas done hll within his power
10 advance the work to which the
.,f .,,t
nent have generally and generously
given their support.
The brilliant scene last evening
was a fitting climax for years Of
planning which have resulted in the
present building that for complete
ness as well as artistic effect has few
il any equals in the country.
The beautiful auditorium needed
no special decorations. The extensive
stage equipment and furnishings
provided in themselves the proper
setting for the occasion. Over the SUI
perb drop curtain in letters Of gold
was the motto: study to Show Thy
self Approved Unto God. end Tim
othy ii: 10" Presiding as chairman
was ex-senator Edward w. Murphy.
chairman also Of the Portland High
School committee as well as a MEM
Der Of the Portland High School
commission. On the stage were the
Governor and various dienitaries, in
Guiding members of the Portland
school board, Mrs. Mabel r. Brown
SIS . member of the High schoo! com
'nittee being the only woman repre-
scented. The program opened prompt
X at 5 with an overture. The Feast
Of Lanterns. Bennett. by the High
school orchestra. under the leader
ship Of George T. Goidihwaite. SUI
rcrvisor o. music in the Portland
public schools. and the ensemble was
one of rare pleasure. The devotional
part o. the exercises was conducted
ny Rev James +. -Albicn. d. D.. wiiu
was followed by Hon. Carl T.. Mill
ken. Governor Of Maine. in a brier
address Of greeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
21ST ANNIVERSARY OF
SINKING OF MAINE

The 2lst Anniversary .. Tho s.,
ing of the Battleship Nam. vas
served in the city SATURDAY .,rr;.
and the exercises were lo!d -, 49,
City Opera House under a.. WA '
pices of w. !. Sterling. pas. ,,,'S
vice commander in chief. AtaIs,
fire whistle sounded, the balls fl.
churches Were ruDg ana ;,o ,''
lures at the Opera House u.rc 81,
ped and the lights turned ra n,
curtain was raised and on ~. NJ.
form were seated. a rnrrcsanta,',
from the Spanish War Veterans as'
Grand Army of tie Replti!, ,,s.-
bers of Co. G.. Third NaI,. >
turned soldiers from COMPANY :,
S. 4. r. {. hen. l.. :. y. + = r
and citizens of Watoryi!,o. ...,,,5.n'
Mayor T. &. WardNeN. ra,a.
Marshal Frank Lessor Po..,r,s.'
Charles Richardson. Superla,a-1h,.
of Schools w II. Pattep. t;,o-,o =
Paine, superintendent f N,sss|
boro, Winsiow and Gina ; .o,,.
George f. Nose. presid.r. of ~
Chamber of Commerce; Et- W
Pierce. pastor Of the Me.,ca,.
church: Rev. l. =. Mouer. il W
Robinson: EN- Mayor .. ) Mead.
and Representative :. 7. ne-,,
Prayer was offered by Hoy. NJ
Pierce. followed 10y the plar.nc -,
the star Spangled Ea-r4l ~ ~.
orchestra
Rev. Frank l.. Phalcr. f,,.,r p,,.
tor OF the Unitarian q ~. g., D.,
city. delivered a splendid tu..,.n,jr.
ute address. in whic,1 Ne r,u,r.d =.
cidents pertaining to tie ~..h.a. t..
the Maine. At the close Il .he al.
dress taps were sounded aEI ira
program closed.
This is the first year -. 30 g,
niversary has been observed in h,
way, as in previous YEAR AN even.
ings pagram has been carried GU
At the Getcllell street Free Bar,
fist church the Junior AMI Semi,
Christian Endeavor Societies Oh.
served the anniversary hy s.r.i,,
singing patriotic selections. Tar.
were sounded by Clyde Cl''ey. va
is member Of the Boy Scouts
Haines Theatre observed the oc.
casion by tie playing Of tt Sta
Spangled Banner" at 81 AID re
sounding OF taps by Mss Bs.1
Haines. who is member = he Or.
chestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
EVENING SERVICES At
penney MEMORIAL CHURCH
ATTRACT BIG AUDIENCE

The peoples evening services held az
Penney Memorial Church last evening
were considered by some as being the
best yet. but that is saying a srea.
deal as the previous services have
been far above the average for this
form ot worship. Miss Beth Haines.
who is considered one OF the best cor
retists in the state. played The Holy
City and Earl HAYES sang baritone
solo. The Lord Is My Light" both be-
ing enjoyed by the audience.
The minister. Rev. William r Wood
gave brief and pointed sermon on
a Question for the Careless. his text
being How shall we escape. if We
neglect so erea. sa,vation'" He said
in part:
The word "esc pc" always suggests
the fact of danger. The danger against
which We are warned in this text is
the consequence OF sin. The Bible does
not define sin" but it warrants the
statement that sin is personal hostili-
ty to the will of Cod
Its consequences are: Guilt moral
deterioration ane alienation from God.
This is hell 1t begins right here in
this world. but it does not end here.
The only thing that stands between
a sinner" and the consequences of his
sin is this great salvation mention
ed in the text. This is Christ IN His
gospel saving IT from guilt. from
moral detioration and from alienation
from the heavenly Father.
In providing this salvation God has
done all He can do for mankind II
We neglect this divine provision. how
shall we escape the penalty Of sin? The
Christian religion promises a way o. es-
care far every man. however sinfuu.
What hope is there for any man If he
neglects 10 walk in this way? You
must find the answer for yourself.
The following was the program pre-
sented last evening:
Orchestra concert 'l5 to 80.
Sonzs:-
o7e "All Hail fali stand,
2. What Wonderful" etc. Seated
9. I'm the Garden
Quartet-"He Is Able and will,ns"
Prayer
soio-"The Lord Is Ny Light"
Hymn ls-"sunshine," etc. ts,andine}
offering-Cornet colo
Miss Beth Ha!nes. watervi!le
Memories of Galiiee'
Sermon
Invitation
Benediction
Postlude, Orchsstra
These services seem to b growing
more popular each Sunday, ths church
beng filled last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17

A very enjoyable Valentine party
was held in Union hall Saturday
evening by the members OF Mrs. Ma
BILE King Foxs Saturday evening
dancing class composed OF High
school students. there being about 50
people present. The girls were
dressed in white MILDLY suits trimmed
with valentines. Different figures and
favors were distributed. 4 lucky
dance was held. the prizes being
won by Carol Smith and Alice Ride
out. The $50 =. NJ. class and the
$50 J. NJ classes also held Nalen-
tine parties during the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
VALENTINE PARTY
Friday Evening a. Yestry Of Univer-
saIst Church 4 Very Successful A.

\ Valentine patty was given las
J. day evening al the vestry OF the
,'riv,lsalist church and proved 20 be
a. most enjoyable ard successful af-
uir The decorations were very
r!cttH consisting q hearts. kewpies
III handsome baskets OF flowers.
Between The numbers on the pro
.!am refreshments Ncic served at
no tables. the menu consisting OF
..*t.r newhurs Welsh raiebit.
aimed salmon. Sandwiches Toe
,1,an1. AXE tea, toiIee, ginger ak
.'y. nuts.
,.,l and rveiy numhe. on the
ran FACE very favol bic in!-
e,=ior With The audience and was
-. ted warm applause The num-
"e. &c Is follows:
rsarluiirs and piano llissc :
i.i.D Nation Griffin, Marion
'.'... ,.,' Ruth Robinson. Gladys
e, .. Lillian Macy. With Miss
....,F.- ,,ie:nov SKY at The Piano.
>a..n meg, distributed TO the
,>t' i> IRE l,ostnla or, Nj. Waleh
IL. Miss barbara Froberger:
:-~"= Miss Marion Griffin; solo,
t,'imur: violin obigato MI
;. .f: r,anis, Mis-. Ethel Owen:
,,..t- ~olr. carroll Locke. Mandolin.
1T. n.aEp.
.!'2ri oiel'S REVERE" hv the Uni
v,.,s liz. Dramatic C!un, 4. sciieS o.
,i,,eauE so!cs readings. otc. the
Glowing taking part: Ralph Brown.
,.a:it!p,,: Edit, Newman. coQuettc;
Mrs Naudc Jackson. suffragette:
Mss. Ethel Church. nun; Eleanor
Newman. college girl: Dorothy Gray,
military girl; Gwendolyn Griffin.
Western girl: Irene Goodrich. belle
Of the ball: Ruth Brown. city girl:
Mrs. Howard nurse: Mrs. Harry
Hersey tire bride. Reader. Mrs, Frank
Hewins: soloists. Air. Gilman, sam
uel Titcomn. with Mrs Owen, pian
isl
The chairman Of the affair was
Miss Aileen Morang. who was assist
ed hy tire following committees: Re-
Treatments. Mrs. r. p. Hussey. Mrs.
Justin Packard. M!.. A. d. Ward,
Mrs Edgar Tuner. Mrs. Fred Dag
gett. Mrs. Frank Hewins: tables. Mrs.
c. c. Metcali Mrs. Royal. Mrs. Lunt:
decorations Ms. Howard Weber,
Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs. Earle
Church. Mrs. Harold stone. Mrs. Sy
bill x. Morse. Mrs. c. o. Tihbetts:
entertainment, Miss Aiieen Morang.
Mrs. Winfred jackson. Mrs. Louise
Winship and Mrs. Elmer Parkman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
President dominates
H. G. Wallace. Seattle
Ambassador to France

On Beard the L. S. s. George
Washington. Feb. 15.-(By Wireless
to The Associated Press)-President
Wilson has nominated Hugh c. Wal
lace OF Seattle ambassador to France.
TO I'll the vacancy caused by the res
ignation Of William Graves Sharp.
This was the first official act of
the President on his homeward Jour
ney. The President also despatched
kilograms arranging for brief cere-
monies in connection with the speech
which he expects to make at Boston
on Feb. "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17

In introducing the speaker at the ses.
sion Speaker Harrington stated that he
regretted the inability of Governor Mil
iiken to be present to present 1t. Com
mander Osborne. but i'll his absence he
lie stated that the psychology OF crime
presents many interesting problems o.
great Importance. He stated that Lit.
Commander Osborne had for several
years been warden at Sing Sing prison
where he had introduced the honor <ys-
tenn and had teen persuaded TO take
charge OF the great naval prison at
Portsmouth. \. H.. and he spoke in
glowing terms Of the success Of Ii,
Commander Osborne's work.
st tie opening OF his address 1t.
Commander Osborne modestly stated
that he was afraid his audience would
be somewhat disappointed after the in
PRODUCTION that had been given him, for
he was not a philanthropist. And he
said I'm can't even pose as a naval off
GER. despite my Uniform. am Jus; q
canouaased civilian. Thank God that
the American boys are not soldiers but
are Just camoufiaged civilians
He stated that Secretary Daniels of
the navy was not satisfied with the
prisons or the systems. and over two
years ago he had been asked to take
charge Of the naval prison at Ports.
mouth. He looked. the ground over and
; saw that to do ne Job thoroughly hs
would need time and perhaps would
nave TO go into the prison himself to
STUDY the conditions. And Secretarv
Danieis had told him to do what he
thought best So two years ago he
TOOK charge Of the naval prison &,
Portsmouth.
rirst ne entered the prison as one
OF the prisoners to study the condi-
'ions. and Austin Mccormick. assist
ant professor at Bowdoin Collexe and
Harry Berlaski Of New York entered
WIN hlm. They were given numbers
sleS' sio4 and 1855 They were asked
regarding their former occupations
L. commander Osborne. then known
as Brown. was put in the crew cut
ting ice. The three prisoners" were
given cells ~. 20 and q.
The speaker then spoke Of the elab-
crate system Of locking the cells this
being an electrical device operated at
the end of one row Of cells costing
the government $4,000 for the use
Of the patent. One OF the men there
in the Jail did not think so much of
the system. saying that he could
open his Cell with a toothbrush. And
he did" said the lieutenant com.
mAnder.
From the window of hi. cell he
could see the marines dining. There
were at the prison ITO prisoners ana
$50 marine guards. one guard for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17

4 wonderful story was told to the
Augusta Forumitcs at the Sunday
evening session OF the Open Forum
sion that people OF Augusta had
looked forward to for number Of
weeks for the speaker was Lieut..
Commander Thomas Mott Osborne
and his subject was one Of absorb
ing interest. PRISONERS in War and
Peace" Tho UniNersalst Associates
under whose auspices the Forum is
held. are to be congratulated upon
the success of the meeting.
First the seSsio., was an unusual
one in the attendance. It was known
that the Cniversalist church could
not accommodate the crowd that
would want to hear this wonderful
speaker SO the session was held at
city hall. y large number OF free
tickets had been given out TO the
Forumites and their friends and a
few minutes before the session was
opened the doors were thrown open
for all. And the crowd filled the
hall over its normal seating capacity.
hundreds OF extra seats being
brought in for the occasion.
Then again the session was of ex-
traordinary interest and enthusiasm.
Tho speaker. Lieut.. Commander Os-
borne. is not only an authority on
the subject Of prison reform. but
ne has won the reputation Of being
a greater force for moral uplift
among tho so-called criminal class
than any other man in the world. He
has for some time been in charge of
the great naval prison at Ports
mouth. \. H.. and has been very sue
cessful in the great work Of making
minor offenders and major offenders
into men Of value to the fighting
forces OF the United States. Besides
explaining this work. he told last
evening many interesting experiences
he had while he was warden at Sing
Sing prison. where he inaugurated q
program OF honor. and in his ad-
dress he interjected many humorous
anecdotes. all for purpose-to
prove that good may be found in all
men. Throughout his address he
held the closest attention Of his large
audience.
The Forum session was presided over
by G. Walden Smith. president Of the
Cniversalist Associates. Speaker Frank
g. Harrington OF the Maine House Of
Representatives introduced the Forum
speaker. Also seated upon the stage
were Mayor Burleisf Martin, Rev. A.
Francis Walch and the members Of the
Community Chorus. directed by ]. Fran
els MacNichol. The proceeds OF the
meeting over and above the amount
given 1t. Commander Osborne for the
continuance Of his work will be donat-
ed to the Augusta General hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
WATERv|LLE

The business Arms and corpora
lions will be visited Monday morn
ing and afternoon by committee
which has been appointed to solicit
the various business places in the
interest OF the Armenian and Cyrian
Drive. which is to start Tuesday
morning. On Monday evening at
80. ali captains and solicitors are
asked to me It at the Chamber Of
Commerce rooms on Appleton street
to receive their las, instructions in
regard to the drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
n. H. Textile Workers
Take Up Collection for
Lawrence Strikers

Manchester. y. H.. Feb. ls-At 4
meeting of Polish textile workers
this afternoon. despite the opposition
of William Lemire. president OF tie
textile council. they took up a COL
lection for the Lawrence strikers
Nh Lemire was supported by A. D.
Jonice. Polish organizer from Cen
trail Falls, r. L.. A Polish representa-
tive. said TO have been sent here by
line Kaplar Of Lawrence, made an
impassioned speech and a collection
Of $40 was taken up A few days
age the cigar makers union voted
800 for the strikers. although such
action was opposed by President
John ]. Coyne. At the close Of the
meeting many Poles joined the vari.
GUS branches Of the United Textile
Workers Of America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
MAINE FURNISHED
24252 SOLDIERS
FOR WORLD WAR

Washington. Feb. ia table
showing the number Of men furnish
cd to the army by each state during
the war was made public today at
the War department. New York led
with 367 1854 and Nevada stood last
with the total Of S.757.62
New England furnished the fol-
lowing soldiers: Massachusetts,. IT,
$40: Connecticut, 5000: Maine. d.
go: Rhode Island. 1851: New
Hampshire, 1854; Vermont. 9,33S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
BRITISH GOVT. TO
CONVENE CAPITAL.
LABOR MEETING

London. Feb Ie.-The government has
decided to convene probably within the
present month. national conference
OF representatives of capital and labor
% seek settlement OF the present in
dusti;al unrest II is understood tina.
the representatives OF the employers
and Il the leading trade unions viii
e invited and that the premier is de-
voting himself actively 10 the prom.
ton Of this conference. which will be
the first ever assembled to deal with
labor problems. 1t is expected that
there Will be sitting before the threat
ened miners strike begins in the middle
Of March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-17
ITALIANS PRAISE
WILSON'S WORK
AT PEACE TABLE

Rome. Saturday. Feb. l5.-The whole
Italian press -:ec;s with Joy and SAL
isfact;oa the ann2r:.cen,en: .: me
foundation Of the League of Nations
and praise President Wilson for tie
evidence he has shown in setting q
concrete basis for the league te:ora
leaving for America. Al declare that
the war has not been in vain If there
arises from it a society which will for
ever prevent recurrence OF such A
conflict.
The Messagero says:
We greet with deep emotion and sin
oere faith the foundation Of the League
Of Nations and hope that the repre-
sentatives OF the Entente gathered
around Mr.. Wilson will immediately ar
prove the projec; which has been pre-
sented