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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
H|NTSATPLAN
To INCREASE
STRENGTH OF
ALLIES ARMY

London. Jan. 3.-(6.45 P. MIA hint
that the British government contemplat.
ed the introduction of conscription for
increasing the army and navy was drop
ped by Thomas ]. MacNamara, parlia-
mentary secretary to the admiralty.
while speaking at the Browning Settle
ment this afternoon. Referring to the
fact that there were many thousands
OF young men in the United Kingdom.
without dependents, who had not answer.
ed the call to the colors, Mr.. MacNamars
said
''If they think they are going to enjoy
life Of freedom at the other fellows
expense they won't enjoy is much long
err" :,
The recruiting boom which commenced
after the holidays continues. AS the re-
suit OF six open air meetings at Cardiff
addressed by wounded soldiers, there was
an extraordinary rush to the recruiting
offices last evening. and the recruiting
officers were kept busy until an early
hour this morning.
At one meeting alone $4,000 men barred
their heads when the national anthems
Of the Allies were played
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
THREE PRISONERS
ESCAPE FROM
AUBURN JAIL

Auburn, Me-, Jan. 3.-Cleophas VAL
lee, Alton Vigue and Thier GEO, pris-
oners in Auburn Jail for want of bail
under charges Of larceny and break
ing and entering, escaped between IL
and 2 Saturday morning.
Vallee secured key which unlock
ed the cells and after releasing him.
self and Vigue, who was in the same
cell with him, he unlocked cell in
which were GEO and Salim Ali. who
was unable to go with the others on
account Of illness.
Two padlocks on door leading into
the yard were sawed off with a buck
saw, the frame for which Vallee
made from chair legs in the Jail.
Where he got the saw is a mystery.
The men wore prison garb when they
escaped, but are supposed to have
been supplied with clothing after get
ting out. This Information the sheriff
obtained from Salim Ali, who knew
all their plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
BOrjimOw to Germans

bOrJlmOW 10 Germans
In thte East the Germans have cap
tured the important Russian position
at Borjimow, but elsewhere they have
been unable to make Roadway against
the Russians who as defenders Of
well fortified positions are aided by
the wet weather and muddy roads,
which hinder the German movements.
Success by Austrians
The Austrians claim to have check
ed the Russian advance near Gorlice,
on the South Galician Railway west
Of Jaslom, but apparently the battle
here has not yet been concluded. The
Russians on the other hand have taken
the Austrian positions near Ozsok
Pass, which should open another en-
trance for them through the Carpa-
thians into Hungary, while the Aus
trian retreat in Bukowin is described
by the Russians as a rout.
TURKS Claim Victory
The Turks have crossed the Rus
sian border in the Caucusses and &C
cording to their own occount have de-
feated the Russian garrison at Arda-
han. They are, however, displaying
anxiety for their remaining possessions
in Europe by feverishly terrifying their
coast line. What they fear is not dis
closed, for it is considered hardly pos
sible for the Allies to land a suffi-
cient force to prove menace to them.
1t is possible that they anticipate
an invasion from another source
Indications point to the possibility
Of the Balkan states which are now
neutral taking a hand in the war. The
Greek minister of finance has declared
that Greece is making preparations 20
maintain the new territories which she
gained in the Balkan war from Tur-
key are Bulgaria, but that she has
mare to fear from Bulgaria than Tur
key. 1t is thought that Rumania can
look on calmly while the Russians are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
GENERAL RICHARDS
RESIGNS==N0T YET
Believes His Appointment Was for Life Tenure
And Hopes to Remain Governor

DO | look as if | was going to re-
.gn?" was the answer General Rich
ards gave to a group Of newspaper
men Saturday morning, when asked
:, he was going to tender his resig-
nation as requested recently He
would not state whether or not his
resignation was forthcoming, but he
certainly did not look as If he intended
ia resign He looked ready to fight
to A finish any attempt to remove him
from his position as governor of the
Eastern Branch Of the National Homes
situated at Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
LEFT TOFLAM|ES
BY ATTENDANT
SAYS Invalid

Tilton, n. H., Jan. 3.-After Mrs.
George Dean, an aged invalid, had been
rescued from her burning home ear
ly today, she told the officers who in
vestigated the cause of the fire that
she was severely beaten at the time it
started. Mrs. Dean has no family and
has been cared for by an attendant
named Stewart for several years. Late
last night she snelled smoke and was
wheeling her invalid chair to the tele-
phone to summon help, she said. when
she was seized by the hair. thrown to
the floor and pummelled about the
head and body.
The officers have begun search for
the attendant with view to question
ing him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
ALL CLASSES
AT PRACTICE
OF ECONOMY
SAYS REPORT

Washington. Jan. 3.-Business con-
ditions and prospects are declared to
be generally reassuring" by the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States in report made public today.
The European war is acknowledged,
however, to have had a widespread
and depressing effect on industrial and
commercial conditions. Economy nat
uraHy prevails among all classes" says
statistician and standard committee,
though remarks have been noted that
this does not extend to automobiles.
Future delivery of goods purchased
are smaller and collections uniform
ly poor, but lately a marked change
has been noted in a lessening Of diff
ficulty in obtaining bank loans and in
an easing of interest rates. Conditions
in the South while slowly improving,
still present a serious problem"
Crops in general. the report adds.
have been good, but the cattle indus
try is confronted by a serious handi-
cap in difficulty in obtaining loans on
cattle and by the foot and mouth dis
ease quarantine. The sheep and wool
industry is excellent, while mining
conditions are stated as generally
poor.
Many idle factories are reported as
preparing to resume operation, and
the employees are being taken on
where decreased forces have been
working. Lack Of building. however,
has caused many lumber mills to close
and others to run on short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
Immigration BILL WITH
LITERbCy TEST PASSES THE
Senate BY so To I VOTE

quent plea for the Lodge amendment,
declared that it would not violate any
treaty obligation. He pictured the
Bclgians as a people without a coun-
try and without a protecting govern
ment. who needed asylum. Many Sem
ators from agricultural states protest.
ed against the limitation of these eX-
emptions to farmers.
Among Senate amendments which
House leaders have said probably
would be accepted is one to exclude
from the United States all persons of
the African race or of negro blood.
Another strengthens the phraseOlogy
of the prohibition of polygamists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
LIST OF CANDIDATES
For Positions Under the Incoming
Democratic State Admins
tratjon,

Following is a list of candidates for
positions under the incoming Demo-
cratic State administration so far 3s
had been tabulated up to Saturday
night:
Secretary of State-John E. Bunker,
Bar Harbor; Phil Howard, Rockland
Walter c. Emerson Prog), Portland.
Commissioner of Agriculture-John
P. Buckley, Westbrook; William G.
Guptill, Topsham; Van w. CARL, Cor
ham; William G. Hunton, Readf1eld.
Continued on Page 4HCol. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04

London, Jan. 3-1O4O P M-The extremely ranv weather
the worst Europe has experienced years. causing floods in
the river valleys Of the Continent those of England
and has prevented operations western
battle front and has seriously nerfered with those in the
East There have been heavy artillery from the
to the Swiss borders and occasional attacks by the infantry
of the opposing armies which when repusive have added
few yards to the territory in the of attacking
forces but have always costly adventures The French
have gained little ground between Albert Roye just north
of the point where the line turns eastward and
Rheims and southwest Verun the attempts to make
the German positions at St. Mhe the Meuse unenabe
proceeding slowly They also have made advance in AL
but have suffered epuse the northwest of St. Meme
hOuld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04

advancing toward Pennsylvania and It
Is expected that she will Join with
Russia and thus try to secure the
much-coveted eastern province Of
Austria Hungary.
Throughout the British Empire and
IN the English churches in foreign
countries intercession services were
held today for the success of the AL
lies arms. Many Of the sermons en-
bodied exhortations to the young men
to join the army. King George at
tended services in the village church
at Sandringham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
A Political Move

General Richards seems to have no
doubt but that somebody's desire to
FIJI his position has started Democratic
nolittcians after his resignation, and
that political influence alone is to be
found behind the request There is no
craftsmanship in the administration OF
the affairs OF Togus; no one could find
semblance of political preference in
orders or appointments there. Cen
qral Richards said, Il don't care as
long as a man is efficient what his
POLITICS are" when asked if he ever
allowed party lines to influence him ia
his administration of the home. He
stated that the administration Of the
National Homes had always tak"n
deep pride in the fact that no parts
auship entered into its considerations
and councils and the affairs of the
homes were conducted on the same
lines and by the same rules as the
affairs Of the army. without regard
TO political alliances. This is as 1t
should be. and as it always has been.
The general said: Politics never has
come in till now"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
Floods Preventing Large Operations
In West and Interfering with
Those OF Eastern Front
FRENCH GAIN SOME GROUND BUT
SUFFER LOSSES AT ST. MENEHOULD

Germans Capture Borjimow but Are Held by
Russians at Other Points-Turks Declare De-
feat of Russians at Arabian and Are Rush
ing Fertilization of Coast Line-Evidently
Fear Invasion from Source Not Yet Disclosed
Balkans Indicate Possibility of Entrance
Into War
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04

Washington, Jan. 3.--Supplemented
by an amendment by Senator Lodge,
adopted at the 18th hour the lmmi-
grafton bill containing the lteracy
test passed the Senate Saturday eve
ming by 80 affirmative to negative
votes.
Senator Lodges amendment virtual
ly provided for exemption from the
Eteracy test for Belgian aSriculturists
coming to this country to purchase
land and become American citizens.
1t was adopted, 81 to %.
Whether this amendment will be re-
tanned by the conference committee Of
the two chambers is an open queS-
ton. Representative Burnett, chair
man of the House committee on i'm
migration, being strongly opposed to
encoura cement of Belgian immigra-
ton through any exemption or dis
elimination. 1t is highly probable that
Representative Gardner will be on the
conference committee. and whether he
will stand with Senator Lodge or
Burnett is an interesting question.
Il am inclined, offhand. to agree with
Mr. Burnett said Mr.. Gardner, but
I shall be glad to hear what the 9TH
er side has to say
Another interesting question is the
attitude to be assumed by President
Wilson Is the bill reach him with the
literacy test included Belief is gen.
eral that he will veto it under that
condition. and while the Senate prob
ably would pass it over his veto II
given an opportunity, the House hard
ly would do 50.
international Aspect
Beyond this, there is a strictly po1t-
ical feature involved, although this
was not referred to in the debate.
Should the Belgian exemption be re-
tanned in conference, the AdminiStra-
ton will stand between the opposing
camps of the Germans and the anti
Germans and may find itself embar-
raised, no matter which way it may
act on the measure.
The question of neutrality was
brought up by Senator Smith of South
Carolina who pointed out to the Sen
ate that exemption of the Belgians
might offend the Germans and their
sympathizers, while defeat Of the prop
osition after it had been advanced
might cause dissatisfaction among the
friends of the Allies.
The Lodge amendment, as finally
adopted follows:
THAT the provisions Of this act re-
lating to the illiteracy test or induced
or assisted immigration, shall not ap-
ply to agricultural immigrants from
Belgium who come to the United
States during the course Of the present
European war; or within one year
after it's termination, owing to circum-
stances or conditions arising through
the war, if it is shown to the salts
faction of the Commissioner General Of
immigration that the said Belgian I'M
migrants come with the intention Of
engaging in agriculture in the United
States and to become American citi-
zens."
Root Pleads for Belsians
The amendment precipitated long
discussion. Many amendments were
offered to include all subjects of bellig-
erent countries whose homes had BEEN
invaded. Senator Poindexter declared
that other Nations would protest I'M
der the favored Nations clause Of their
treaties with the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
FAIR

Boston, Jan. 3.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Monday fair; moderate
variable winds; Tuesday fair and
warmer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04

Council who will retire with Gov.
Haines at midnight, Wednesday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04

MISS JESSIE BORTHWICKE
Miss Jessie Borthwicke, daughter Of
General Borthwicke, and niece Of Lord
Borthwlcke, who carried 1,040 wound.
ed soldiers from Antwerp to France on
her Red Cross yacht Grace Darling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
DUCHESS OF WESTMINSTER

The duchess Of Westminster, hero
photographed in her nurses costume,
is with the British troops at the front
serving with the Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
Root Pleads for Beigians

The amendment precipitated long
discussion. Many amendments were
offered to include all subjects of bellig-
erent countries whose homes had been.
invaded. Senator Poindexter declared
that other Nations would protest I'M
der the favored Nations clause Of their
treaties with the United States.
Senator Root, who made an elo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04
No Charges Against Him

No Charges Against Him
General Richards states that no
charges have been preferred against
him. and he can see no reason Tor
the request for his resignation other
than somebody's political demands.
There is nothing of political preference
at Togus and if politics is the explana-
ton Of the request for his resignation
it means that patronage has forced
the request in order that a Democrat
may be given Il berth.
The National Homes and their Of
fees are properly without the bounds
Of political patronage, not only by GUS
tom, tradition and proper regard Tor
patriotic institutions, but by the rules
Of the Board of Managers. One of the
hard and fast rules of the Board reads
thus:
In making appointments of officers
at any branch of the homes, preference
shall be given first to veterans of the
Civil War. second to veterans of other
wars of the United States, and a civil
ian shall not be appointed If a proper
candidate with record of military ser
vice can be obtained"
General Richards states that when he
accepted the appointment as governor OF
the Eastern Branch of the National
Homes il was stated distinctly and ne
was made to understand beyond any
doubt that the appointment was for Ire
tenure. just as if he We're given certain
rank in the army to be held until death
or until dlshonorable action caused MS
discharge. He states that he has been
Almost 10 years in the service of the
Zones and came to the Eastern Branch
at Togus in 1905 When Gen. Martin L.
Mcmahon appointed him governor. he
was emphatic In his assurance that the
appointment was for life tenure.
Will Not Resign
It IS apparent that General Richards
Gees not intend to resign as requested.
tie has taken no steps towards filing MS
resignation with the Board of Managers
- 'Ac -NdtltUdl ftOlIlcS. <AlIu' ANANAN'
more, it would seem from the informa-
uoa available at the present time tnnr
General Richards cannot be removed, II
ne refuses 10 resign. except charges OF
ushonorable conduct or serious inefficien-
'E are brought against him and proved.
IL is absurd 10 imagine anyone's pre-
Nnng serious charges against General
hehards. His executive ability is un--
Questioned; his integrity is too well
AAown to be discussed; his popularity
WIN the soldiers at Togus is very great
ala his record as an officer and gen.
"enlan is one which fits we'll into the
t'aAd records of his long honored Maine
dHi!y, The representative of the Jour-
~ai received from his conversation the
-lPression that the only charge the
DOafa of Managers can bring against
4'h Is the accusation that he is Re-
r-0hcan. His first Republican vote was
ISL at the front in the Civil War Tor
-Icoin and helped elect him to his Sec
WI term. General Richards, in speaking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-04

1.-THE FURNISHED ROOMS
TO LET" advertisements afford
YOU a directory Of the best one
room homes in town-at present
available to you.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-01-22
Railroad Ties.

]. A. Ford, the roadmaster from
Bowie, was here on Monday looking
over matters pertaining TO the track
department.
j. +. Bechtel, second trick opera
tor has returned from his vacation
and assumed his duties Sunday. The
boys we're all glad to see him back.
J. F. Ewing, who has been relelv.
ing Mr.. Bechtel, has been sent to
Bowie, Ariz, to relieve an operator
here who went 10 the Tucson hos
pilal on account Of illness.
w. e. Barnes travelling freight and
passenger agent Of the S. p, attended
Co business here Tuesday.
p Reislnger, rperlntendent OF the
A & n. NJ. and r. X. Minson, general
freight and passenger agent Of the
same road, we're In the city Tuesday
en- route TO Hachita on company bus
iness.
Oh. how that decomposed granite
around the staiiun platform does
help. Now for some mud to see how
1t works.
Three private cars cnnta lining Ger
mans who were forced nut Of China
and who are making their way 10 the
old cruntry Via the Atlantic ocean,
passed through Lordsburg "Wednesday
evening.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-01-22
GIVES ADVICE TO FARMERS.

p. d. Southworth, the U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture agent, who
Is located in this section OF the south
west and who recently went over the
country In the vicinity OF Lordsburg,
says:
'The large volume of water which
fell during the last month has pro-
badly placed enough water in the soil
TO furnish at least good irrigation
Assuming that 1t takes three acre
feet to raise crop in this district,
and assuming that three inches of
rain fell in the month of December,
and assuming that IL cos $1,000 an
acre TO furnish three acre feet of
water, the three inches OF rain fall
would save on approximately ten
thousand acres under cultivation, In
the neighborhood of $1,000 90. 1t is
easily seen that the saving OF that
amount Is worth while. II seems su-
periiuous to suggest anything about
the conservation OF soil moisture In
this arid region. especially as irriga-
lion is rather expensive, but1 trust
the following suggestions may not be
out of place
The roots OF plants rather than the
leaves supply tile moisture. We must
therefore look TO the soil for the water
supply. In arid farming, long exper-
ience has shown that moisture must
be gathered from seasons other than
that OF plant growth. Extensive
prac ice In other irrigated sections
has shown conclusively that moisture
Is not needed in the growing season
II stored in the soil depths during the
dormant seasons. This has proven
TO be a very economical practice be-
cause the irrigation can be performed,
TO a certain degree, in times when
the demand for labor is not so press
ing. Recent observation tends to
show that the application Of water
during the hottest weeks Of summer
works considerable damage. II pos
sible, the moisture should be stored
at other seasons and means taken to
conserve this moisture during the hot
season, that is especially notable in
the Salt River Valley. The most
successful irrigators do not apply
water in the months of July and
August
Mr.. Southworth advises as a menas
to keep the water storage in the soil,
prevent evaporation and upkeep Of
fertility, deep blowing and deep and
thorough cultivation forming dust
mulch.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-01-22
POstOGce as an Employment Bureau.

A plan Is soon to be adopted by the
Department of Labor making every
postofiice an employment agency, an
innovation that Will be of benefit TO
the community and its people and
both employer and employee. The
statement OF the new wrinkle is as
follows:
The plan is of special interest to
interior and rural communities for
the reason that In the cities and large
Industrial centers there are already
free employment bureaus. This Will
place a similar bureau, backed by the
government, at the disposal Of every
farmer and every laborer wherever he
may be.
At the present time our division Is
authoriz zed to collect information re
lating to the kinds and amount OF
labor needed at various times In the
various sections of the country and to
print it IN several languages. Then
the act provides that H. may be dis
tTibuted at the immigration stations
TO those who may ask for IL or those
who may be interested In IL. This is
something near the language OF the
act.
Under the plan man who has lost
his job can 20 to the nearest postotice
and give his name and the kind OF
work he can do or desires. When a
man Is seeking labor similarly he will
20 TO the postofiice and select his man
from the lists or leave his appllca'
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