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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
FAIRFIELD

The members Of the Junior Club will
meet on Wednesday evening at the home
of Miss Alice LeClair on King street
John Mcclure, who is convalescent at
the Sisters hospital at Waterville, is
gaining rapidly after sustaining serious
injuries several weeks ago in an auto
mobile accident.
A charge Of assault and battery was
made against w. G. Corey, the complaint
being sworn out by Charles George, and
the respondent was brought before Judge
Harvey H. Brazzell Of the western mu-
nicipal court Tuesday afternoon. The
claimant stated that the assault and bat
terry was made on Saturday, Jan. 2. at
Lake Moxie. No evidence was brought
out to substantiate the charge, the de-
fendedant pleaded not guilty and was
adjudged not guilty.
The woman's Relief Corps Sewing Cir
Gle will meet Wednesday afternoon at
the Grand Army hall and the time win
be taken up in lacking puffs A picnic
supper will be served and the regular
meeting Of the corps will be held in the
evening.
At the monthly meeting of the Fairfield
Board of Trade to be held on Wednesday
evening at the Gerald Hotel there will
be local speakers and they will take for
their subjects questions which are con-
fronting the members of the board and
which; will be Of special interest to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06

trustee under the will of Obed r Mer-
rlll' late of Topsham; fourth account
OF Edward w. Wheeler, trustee under
the will of Ann E. Thompson. late of
lopsham; first and final account of
i-'hSdon I. Snipe, executor. estate f
hfldget NcDonough, late of Woolwich:
linal account of Myra w S. Dean,
aQmlnlstratriX estate of D. Howa I'd
Spear. late of Bath: second and final
account Of Walter s. Glidden, admin
istrator estate of Walter F. Lakia.
late of Bath.
Account filed-Final account of L. A.
Jack, executor estate of Mary A. Jack,
late of Topsham.
inventories filed-Estate of Charles
T. Maxwell late of Bowdoin by Flora
+. Maxwell, executor; estate of Del
aphIna Hunncwell. late of Woolwic:
by Charles II. Hunnewell, administra-
tor; estate of Mary A. Jack, late at
Iopsham by l.. \. Jack, executor: es-
tate of Lucinda 'Gaubert late of Rich
mond by George a. Hawkes.. executor;
estate of John a. Nero late of Rich
mond by Della +. Nero, administrators:
estate of Deborah Meserve, late of
Topsham by Charles f. Meserve ad-
mlnlStrator: estate of Carrie NJ Sha -
late of Richmond by George NJ. Sha "
administrator c. t. a.; estate of Red
ford Kelley, late of Phippsburg by
Charles V. Minott Jr, administrator
c. t. a.: estate of John L. Ellis of
Richmond by n. c. m by Stephen Kill
lam guardian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
IEW CLEW IN HILL man CASE
CAUSES The TH|R D DECREE IobE
GWEN NADEAU- -0FF|CERS HOPEFUL

poaton Me, Jan. 5.-Following the
rery OF clew in the town of
,, Chase, which he believes may
,.,5 tc the finding Of the body of
IA e. Hilman. the Island Falls
wy sheriff, who mysteriously dis
...red on the night of Dec 81, Dep
sheriff Guiou has submitted Free
V9]eau of Patten, who is held to
,s.it the action Of the grand jury in
.ogntv jill here under 5000 bonds in
..so,jou with Hillman's disappear
~. 10 Il searching cross examination.
r,,~as nearest approach to the third
'.-,oe' W. administered to the prison.
ubo however. continued to stoutly
-.r,ain his entire absence of all guilty
..,z1s3.e. But he looks worn and hag-
80 ami smokes continually in an eff
-. 10 guiet his nerves, which seem to
e On edge
ne clew n question. which Deputy
se-g C iou was again engaged>in fol-
,.risr UP on Tuesday was accidently
.-r5leI upon what is known as the
g.ssboroueh road in the town of
u.nt Chase. about one and a half
r. rs from TIE point where the bloody
-5 Nas fouad. The ROAD runs
.-olga to The Aroostook road and the
.F-ace across IS about three miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
OAKLAND

A Joint installation of Sergeant
Wyman, w. r. c. No. 6S and Serg't.
Wyman, Post No. 81 was held at the
Post rooms Monday evening. The Of
ficers of the w. R.. c. were installed
by Mrs. ]. B. Hodsdon, assisted by
Mrs. Frank Hersow as conductor AS
follows: Senior vice pres, Mrs Avis
Leach; junior vice pres, Mrs. Ella
Sawtelle; treas, Mrs. Nellie Benson;
chaplain, Miss Abbie Nelson; conduc-
tor, Mrs. Carrie Bates; guard, Mrs.
Anna Bailey.
The following officers Of the G. y.
R. were installed by Comrade, U. p.
Beverage assisted by F. H. Leech as
officer of the day: Commander, E. y.
Penney; senior vice CON-, U. P. Bever-
age; adjutant, G. w. Goulding; quar-
termaster, G. H. Bryant; chaplain, J.
B. Hodsdon; surgeon, Joseph Lewis;
officer of the day. H. w. Stevens; Off
Ger of the guard. Steven Pullen.
The Whatsoever Guild Of the Bap-
fist church held it's monthly meeting
at the church vestry Monday evening.
Thirty-one sat down to supper at Gas
o'clock. The program was in form Of
after-dinner speeches. A number Of
different nationalities had representa-
tives present, dressed in their native
costume, who spoke Interestingly con-
corning themselves and their people.
Among them were japanese, Chinese,
Burmese, Italian and American Indian.
The officers of the Guild are: Pres.
Miss Alice Brimstine: vice Pres. Miss
Laura Brimstine; Miss Edna Kerr;
Miss Bertha Eldredge; Miss Mary
Briar; Sec, Miss Gladys Leach:
Treas, Miss Clara Leech advisors.
Mrs. Edward Wing and Mrs. c. D.
Haza1tOH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
DEMOCRATS

At the Democratic House caucus,
following Immediately the Democratic
joint caucus. Hugh T. Gallagher OF
Bangor was made chairman and Clar-
erce Goldthwait of Biddeford Secre-
tary.
For nominations for speaker the
name of Herbert w. Trafton Of Fort
Fairfield was placed in nomination by
Leonard A Pierce Of Houlton, and
seconded by John D Clifford, Jr., of
Lewiston; Charles P. Connors of Ban
sor, and James A. Comedian Of Port
land Enoch o. Greenleaf of Port
land was nominated by Edgar S. Fos-
sett of Portland and seconded by
James E. Mulligan Of Nobleboro and
Luther 3. Roberts Of Portland.
Frederic E. Haskell Of Portland,
Charles P. Connors Of Bangor and
Herbert D. Maxwell Of Boothbay Har-
Dor were appointed a committee to
receive and sort ballots.
On the ballot taken for the speaker
ship nomination, Mr. Trafton had 50
and Mr. Greenleaf had 10.
For clerk Of the house Chandler C..
Harvey of Fort Fairfield was nomi-
mated by reclamation.
F'ortunat Belleau Of Lewiston won
the nomination for assistant clerk on
the second ballot over Fred w. Hill
man, W. c. Hanson Of Machiasport,
and H. H. Thurlough Of Pittsfield.
For messenger Of the House James
M. Rogers of Wilton was nominated
on the second ballot over William Nc
CURE of Machias and c E. Bowman Of
Vinalhaven. Frank A. Leonard of Lis
ton was nominated for assistant mes
senger by reclamation. A contest for
the position of mail carrier between
RAYMOND Frank of Westbrook and =.
H. Fitzgerald of Augusta resulted in
the choice of the latter.
For first folder julius P Potter Of
Passadumkeag was nominated by az
clamation. On the second ballot F. X.
Jack of Bowdoinham was nominated
for assistant folder over Harry E.
Leighton of Augusta, John J. Sulli-
van of Lewiston, and F. c. Bickford
of Lebanon. Neil S. Gray Of Warren
was nominated for door keeper. and
the appointment Of document clerk left
with the speaker of the House.
Immediately after the joint caucus
of the Democrats had adjourned, the
Democratic senators elect held a con-
ference. Hon. Leslie Boynton was
chairman and Hon. Wallace N. Price
of Richmond was the secretary. The
following nominations were made:
President, Leslie Boynton, Jeffer-
son.
Secretary, Francis L. Littlefield.
Portland.
Assistant secretary Robert W. Belk-
nap, Damariscotta.
Messenger, Charles W. Lovejoy, Sgd
ney.
Assistant Messenger, William r.
Richmond.
Folder, Henry Crowley. South Thorn
aston.
Assistant folder, John Daicey, Au.
burn.
Postmaster. Edgar A Russ Dexter.
Bookkeeper, Leon d. Haley, Range
ley.
Republicans in Senate
The caucus of the Republican members
elect of the Senate was held in the judi
ciary room at o'clock. Senator Aaron
Cole of Eliot presided and w. E. Lawry
Of Augusta was secretary. All the nom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06

nations were made unanimous.
For President, Ira G. Hersey, Houlton
Secretary, w. E. Lawry, Augusta.
Assistant Secretary, L. e. Thornton
Houlton.
Messenger, Charles H. Lovejoy, Sidney
Assistant Messenger, J. F. Ashford
Thorndike.
Folder, John E. Taylor. Skowhegan.
Assistant Folder, Percy F. Crane, Whit
ing.
Postmaster Arthur A. Knight, Gar
land.
Doorkeeper, Stephen D. Lord, Lebanon.
Republicans in House
The caucus of the Republican members
elect of the House Of Representatives
convened at o'clock in the Senate cham
Der. Willis A. Kicker of Castine was
chosen president and Clarence w. Dut-
ton of Bingham secretary. The follow
ing nominations were unanimous:
Speaker of the House, Leon W. Higgins
of Brewer.
Clerk, William r. Roix of Ashland.
Assistant Clerk, Gardner K. Heath.
Augusta
Messenger. Patrick Hayes.
Assistant Messenger, c. B. Scribner.
Postmaster, James L. Bresnahan.
Mail Carrier. Thomas Rollins.
Doorkeeper, c. H. Ashford.
Folder, Joseph H. Dixon.
Assistant Folder, Stephen Purinton.
A motion was carried empowering the
candidate for the speakership to appoint
two pages and a document clerk if elect
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
GERMANY GIVES
POLAND A CIVIL
ADMINISTRATION

Berlin, Jan. via London, s.25 A. M
Announcement is made here that the
portion Of Russian Poland occupied by
the Germans has been provided with a
civil administration under Herr Won
Brandenutin.
German airmen, it is also announced,
have dropped bombs on British ammu-
milton stores on the outskirts of Rosen-
dael and Goudskerque, near Dunkirk,
France The explosions, it is stated,
killed and injured hundred persons
and set fire to one Of the villages.
News from Durazzo. Albania, states
that in the first fight in that vicinity
a number of followers of Essad Pasha,
the provisional president of Albania,
who held back. were hanged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
STATEMENT ISSUED
WRENCH REPORTS PROGRESS

VA, ,s''s, Jan. 5-(2.56 P. M3.-The French
Oso,. V'Nce this afternoon gave out an
communication as follows:
:, 0eisium. in spite of the condition
,As,". ground and the difficulties which
n,a our infantry made progress in the
r.1' s 0U1es IN front of Newport. In the
;, e. ' OF st Georges our men advanced.
o,.' inherent places, POO, 800 and 500 yards.
.s .,1Py'ns houses and some trenches. AT
jg.s1 "a points the Belgian artillery re-
n2as. '--e al 'i''ers OIL the 1er-
So RON the Lys to the Disc. in the re-
ess. Notfe Dame De Loretta to the
Ia VI Lens, We We're successful. thanks
N nortars and our hand grenades,
w ~ ''pe'ely stopping the sapping labors
Linz enemy. In the vicinity Of the
@. highway the Germans blew I'D one
Sn trenches and then took possess
n., 0i it, but an Immediate counter-at-
= SAN put US in possession of it.
g., from the Disc to the vosges no gen.
'Ni'y has been reported. In the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
ORGANIZATION,
THIS MORNING

At 10 o'clock this morning House and
Senate will proceed to organize 1t will
be a simple matter in the Senate. Sen
ator Ira G. Hersey of Houlton is unop-
posed for the office of president; William
E Lawry of Augusta will probably be
reelected to serve as secretary again.
There may be some friction in the House
but it is generally supposed that the
Democrats will organize it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
SMALL AMOUNT OF BUSINESS
hTSACADAH0C PROBATE COURT

Bath, Ne, Jan. 5-(SpeciaD-The
Kew Year opened with only a small
amount IF business at the January
"Tn Of the Sagadahoc county proaa e
a+;e today. Judge James :. Lowell
passed upon the following;
Lcease 10 sell real estate granted
the estate Of Priscilla f. Hunter
ais Of Top-aam land in Topsha,,,
Gordon F. Freh!o surviving partner Z
'aaH C. KING iate of Bath. land Sit
--''a on Center street in Batl.
administrations granted Estate OF
'1.ri"s +. G,r!am late of Richmond
l. frank i. Gorham administrator
nary + huston late of Bath to WIZ
An f. Hogsn. administrator.
wills proved ana allowed-Daniel \.
Macdonald iaJe of Phippsburg, Mar
saF& T. Macdonald administrator
With viii ana..eG. Margaret Totmaa,
ale If Richmond Herbert Mansir. exc
,lior
VIII pres, uted-Warrcn W. Goud.
4'e ii ToFsAam, Alice :. Goud, exc
Uuix named.
-.ee'1A,s allowed First account #
James l. Fullerton administrator. es-
-'' OF James NJ. Tihbetts, late OF
a'o'NIeA. first account of Mary Z.
%"'l'hrudaN administrator estate OF
,A4f'eS ii McGiilicuddy. late of Bath:
"S' account NJ Joseph NJ. Trott. exc
.4''' 'i William +. Rice, late of Bath:
''''H account Of Louise H. Gahan,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
TWO revolver
BATTLES, With
TWO KILLED

Chicago. Jan. 5.-A policeman and a
burglar were shot to death and an al
legged highwayman was MORALLY wound
ed in two revolver battles the police
fought with four robbers caught in an
attempted hold-up and burglary here
early today. The dead:
John Sausman, policeman.
George Hennessy, burglar.
The wounded:
Jack Dutton. police character.
Dutton and an unidentified Negro
companion who escaped, shot and killed
Sausman as he attempted to arrest
them after. an attempted hold-up. Dut-
ton was shot four times by policemen,
who trapped him few blocks away
from the scene Of the killing.
Hennessy was shot and killed by De-
tective Axel Jensen. who found him
prying open a store window
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
CARDINAL. MERCER REPORTED
ARRESTED BY the GERMANS and
hell DIN hRCH-EP|SCOPAL PALACE

sd.'', Ma London, Jan. 5.-(S Is
- 'i.'.---t c.slaich received by the Tijd
'-'- '''s~aa.ai says that Cardinal Mer-
.'' dit. .-,s.-p o. Names, has been
-@.s;vl - German authorities and
,' .'' % rssp.'. IL Ills own arch-episcopal
- ~, 'i4t.ncs under a military guard.
e., report which has not been con-
~. ..'''.' says the cardinals arrest was
r.. ''S"'' OF d pastoral letter issued by
l., "''' read III the churches throughout
.s'''" sunday In this letter the car
rr ,.' Is Sa'd To- have referred to the oc-
'. .- Of Belgium as follows:
4Ais power has no legar authority and
,.a, f1e''''Y YOU owe it in Your heart
'''"ef allegiance nor obedience. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06

Rumors backed by more than mere
guess were current late last night con-
corning the election of Hon. John A.
Roberts to succeed himself as commits
sioner OF agriculture. 1t was freely stat
ed that Mr.. Roberts would have support
enough from Democratic members to in
sure his reelection.
Hon. Morrill, y. Drew of Portland has
refused to accept the nomination Of the
Progressives as their candidate for treas
urer of State because he is in the bank
ing business.
Miss Irene G. Marks of Belfast has
been appointed stenographer to the Gov
ernor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
APPRECIATION OF
U. S. GENEROSITY

London, Jan. $40 p. M).-"Words
fail to express my deep appreciation of
the bountiful generosity of the American
people to Belgium" says Cardinal Mer-
cier in a letter to Herbert c. Hoover of
the American Commission for Relief in
Belgium.
The letter concludes with an appeal to
the American people Ito continue to keep
their hearts open to u.s."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06

region of Craonne and in the vicinity of
Rheims there have been artillery engage
ments. Our batteries effectually bonn
barded the positions Of the enemy in the
town of La Suippe as we'll as in the re-
gion of Perthes and in the vicinity of
Beausejour. There was similar activity
in the Argonne and on the heights Of the
Mouse.
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NOMINATIONS
BY CAUCUSES
Continued from Page One)

Second District, Cumberland
county, John Clark Scates, West
brook.
Third District, Franklin coun-
ty, 0. w. Simmons, Kingfield.
Fourth District, Somerset
county, Silas T. Lawry, Fairfield.
Fifth District, Hancock coun-
Ity, ]. A. Cunningham of Els
worth.
Sixth District, Piscataquis
county, Micajah Hudson, Gull
ford.
Seventh District, Washington
county, F. w. Burnham, Mil
bridge.
The first three nominations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06

Attempts by Chicago and Cincin-
natl to trade players with~each other
have fallen through. Roger Bresna-
han, manager Of the Cubs, said Sat-
urday. adding that he would have to
do the best he could with the material
now on hand. In a recent visit 20
Cincinnati Bresnahan left with August
Herman a list Of 16 players he was
willing to trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
WATERv|LLE

The new combination auto fire truck
was placed in position on the main
floor Of the Central fire station Tues
day. The horse combination occupies
a position at the rear where it may
be available in case of emergency.
The latter piece of apparatus will be
disposed of in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06

only legal authority in Belgium is that
appertaining to our King. his government
and the representatives Of the nation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06

The January meeting Of the Water
vile City government was held Tues
day evening. A proposal new ordin-
ance was introduced, providing for an
elaborate plumbing code. This ordin-
ance had been approved by the Board
Of Health. 1t was laid on the table
until the February meeting.
An anticipated difficulty over tele-
phone bitches on the city poles was
Strengthened out by an order drawn
to cover recommendations of the city
electrician, and providing further that
the Kennebec Farm and City Tele-
phone Co., be allowed bitches at 10
cents for school telephone lines during
their contract with the Board Of Edu-
cation, which expires next September.
Roll Of Accounts
Roll of accounts Ne. $40 was passed as
follows:
Armory SH52
Bells and clocks 500
Board of Health 213.4s
Coupons 2,152.50
City hall 3246S
Common schools 4.457.33
Current expense 1.191.R
Fire alarm system 20
Fire department S0146
Hannaford school building 1864
Hayden brook sewer 229.74
Highsschool 1,212.36
High school grading 80
High school reconstruction 1,2ss.s1
Interest 165:3O
Interest bearing notes $75,OO0.00
Miscellaneous 1875
Memorial day $500
New sidewalks 1928
Parks 10000
Police 1.226. II
Sewers 77.38
Street lights 1875
Street department 1,025.22
Support of poor 1,442s7
Total $92, 1.22
Ordered that a street be laid out
from Edgemont avenue to North street,
to be named Fairmont street. This
order was reported by the committee
on new streets, and was adopted, no
Land damages be allowed.
An order that the committee on fro
department by authorized to dispose
of three Of the fire horses was pass
ed.
1t was ordered that the committee
on fire department be authorized to
dispose of quantity of wire at not
less than 10 cents a pound.
An order that the mayor and city
treasurer be authorized to offer the
Watervi1le Aqueduct Co. 5000 for the
lot of land on Front street at the east
ern end Of the city ball lot was tabled
An order for four electric lights On
Main street between the street and the
railroad crossing was passed.
A new ordinance was then intro
duced to be known as the plumbing
code. 1t provides for a plumbing in
spector, whose duties are prescribed at
length in the code. All persons pur-
posing to do plumbing must secure a
permit from the inspector. and certain
i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06

All women interested are invited
TO the Penney Memorial church at 10
O'Clock this morning, and at 100 this
afternoon to attend the Maine Fed
Grafton Of Women's Clubs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06
Late Augusta. Locals

John f. Keller and daughter Rosa
have returned from their visit in
Connecticut and New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-06

The Happy Hand Sewing Circle will
meet Thursday afternoon with Miss
Annie Barry, 203 Hospital street.
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FEDERALS SUE
THE BIG LEAGUES

Continued from Page One
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The caucus of the Republican members
elect of the Senate was held in the judi
ciary room at o'clock. Senator Aaron
Cole of Eliot presided and w. E. Lawry
Of Augusta was secretary. All the nom.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-01
Demooraoy and Protection.

President Wilson and his advisers are con
sidering methods whereby they may chloroform
the fundamental doctrine of the democratic
party that they may revivify cardinal principle
OF republicanism. The necessity OF giving pro-
lection TO American industries has been forced
upon them by the logic OF events. The ruin
wrought by free trade. though disguised as for
revenue only. present and prospective, is too
plain 20 be ignored by theorists who can plan
but not carry out those plans 1t is not alone
the newer industries established as an exigency
OF the war that must be taken care OF, but
the whole list of American activities must have
support against the later efforts of Europeans
to capture the markets of the United States
When IL eventuates. as Il must. long line
OF democratic ghosts will stand dismayed at
this promised departure of the president from
the time honored dogma of his party devoted
in the past to opposing the republican policy of
fostering American institutions. Year after year
democratic platforms have denounced protective
duties with the whole gamut OF anathema, but
never has a democratic tariff been enacted UNI
less followed by industrial disaster. win an
eleventh-hour conversion OF the president 20 the
doctrine OF protection save his party from the
rebuke Il has won by its ineapaeityg
The protective principle will be restored 10
its fun usefulness by the republicans. under
whose administration of the government Amer
lean prosperity was made the wonder Of the
world. and so strong It could Withstand four
years Of democratic laundering.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-01
The Hidden Purpose

Some OF the wild statements in circulation
about our foreign-born population ought to be
checked up, and either proved dsproved by
official authority. One Of the palpable exag-
gerations that is being passed around is to the
effect that "by far the larger portion of the
foreign residents OF this country have retained
their allegiance TO the sovereignty OF their
birth" and that they hold themselves subject
'1arge numbers have responded during the
present European war, leaving the ties, per-
sonal, family and industrial, for stronger bond
OF fealty TO foreign land"
OF course we all know that the United
States has been temporary abiding place for
considerable groups of aliens coming here for
seasonal work, or to stay few years, with the
express purpose of returning. But they are
comparatively few, for the great bulk of the Inn
migration to this country is Of men and women
who come here to cast their lot with us for
good. OF the foreign-born element in this
country more than third are women and chill
dren who do not take out naturalization papers,
but who nonetheless renounce their allegiance
to all other governments. The number OF men
returning as reservists to take up arms since
the outbreak of the war ought to be accurately
ascertainable, and while we have no definite
figures, are strong in the belief that they
are ridiculously small as against the guesses of
the alarmists
The hidden purpose of these imaginary fig
ures is plainly to work up sentiment for more
radical Immigration restriction, when II the
whole truth we're known there would be no
valid excuse for IT,