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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-18
Camp Reyes Troops
SILVER in Big Coats
High Winds Force Soldier L d to Adopt A /
Available Means for Protection The Routine
of Mastering Out

each finger and thumb on an linked pad
and then making the impressions on d
paper which also bears the name, age.
and physical measurements of the SOL
diers being identified.
Recruits in Guard House
Six of the recruits who arrived Mon
day from FIT. Williams refused to drill
without arms. the result being that they
were all committed to the guard house
and obliged to do fatigue duty Tuesday
under guard. This was the first trou-
BILE of the sort since the arrival of the
troops. Cots have now been procured
for nearly all of the soldiers, SO that
sleeping on the ground has been done
away with to a large extent, and the
tents have been arranged so that they
are very comfortable even in the pres
ent cold condition Of the weather
Corporal Witham of Co. d told of
the accident in Laredo, which was the
cause of a broken shoulder suffered by
Lieut.. John Wilson of that company
He stated that he and Lieut.. Wilson
and several of the other soldiers were
riding through the streets of Larede
after shutdown, and as thew approached
corner. an automobile suddenly APP
peared the bright lights frightening the
lieutenant's horse which SHE'D ard
threw his rider. who fell heavily and
broke is shoulder. Lieut., Wilson, who
is very popular with the members Of
his company, re-mounted and rode back
to. camp, but was obliged to go to the
hospital at Fort Mcintosh, where he is
at present. He expects to be able to
come home in two or three weeks.
The general health of the troops is
excellent, only four men being confined
to quarters on account Of sickness. al
though there are plenty Of colds among
the soldiers, due to the sudden change
in temperature.
During the day automobile parties of
parents and relatives from all over the
State called to see the boys and to get
an idea Of how an army camp is con-
Quoted. They went away impressed
with the neatness and efficiency with
which the boys are running the camp,
company streets kept clear Of all sorts
of rubbish, the cook tents as scrupul-
ously neat as the average housewives
kitchen. incinerators, busy burning up
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Royalists at Rioting Pitch Against the
French Following Occupation of Ath-
ems and Piraeus--Constantine Will
Stand by Loyal Officers of Fleet
TEUTONS HOLD
new POSITIONS
Take Trenches and Pris-
oners in Violent At
tacks in Galicia

With the occupation Of Athens and
Piraeus by marines from the warships
Of the Entente powers a tense situa-
ton has arisen in Athens. Great
crowds Of Royalists have paraded the
streets Of the Grek capital cheering the
King, and cordons Of Greek troops and
marines have been thrown about the
railway stations. City hall and other
points occupied by the Entente forces
to prevent clashes between them and
the Royalists. An unofficial dispatch
says Admiral Du Fournet was Kissed
by the thrcngs in the streets Of Athens
and that a detachment of French SAIL
ors was driven back by the hostile
crowd. King Constantine in q speech
to the officers Of his fleet told them he
would stand by them, no matter what
consequences might follow their 10y
atty to Greece.
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A Simple Problem

1T is sum in simple arithmetic"
Mr.. Elliott said, that the New Haven
cannot pay out millions more each year
for labor and materials and have an
adequate amount for betterments and
improvements while the revenue re-
mains stationary" He suggested that
local passenger fares be increased to "a
cents a mile and the mileage rate be
increased to q cents mile The hear
ing was held as a result of the recent
report of George w. Bishop, chief in
spector for the commission, in which
he stated that the passenger train SER
vice rendered by the New Haven in
Massachusetts was far from being
reasonable or satisfactory" The rail-
road management was ordered to an
pear and be prepared to discuss ways
and means of improving the service.
Elliott Statement
President Elliott, who presented the
New Ravens side Of the case, said in
part:
las all the money within control of
the company is now being spent for
improvements and payments of debts.
additional revenue should be permitted
by increasing the rates now charged for
transporting passengers and freight,
for the use of freight cars used as
storage houses. and for the carriages
of mail and parcel posts.
The various commissions, both state
and national, have been investigating
the New Haven affairs for a number
Of years and have criticized them. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-18
Gardiner Proposal
Placed on Calender
Episcopal Meeting
Maine Mans Resolution Comes up for Discus
sion in House Of Deputies Prayer for Safety
of Nation Substituted for Prayer for Presi-
dent

proposed changes in the book of commo,
prayer.
The House of Bishops. holding it's
meeting behind closed doors also pass
ed the day considering the proposed
changes. Skilful parliamentary ma
neuvering saved the resolution admit
ting women to membership in the
House Of Deputies from being killed by
an adverse committee report. From the
time of the churchs first convention in
Philadelphia in 1855 men only have
been allowed to represent dioceses on
the floor.
Mr.. GARDENERS Resolution
The commission to which the resolu-
ton introduced by Robert H. Gardiner
Of Maine. had been referred, reported
that the proposal was inexpedient at
this time. Mr.. Gardiner, before the
committee report was acted on. made
a motion getting the original resolution
on the calendar, thus giving it a
chance for discussion in the House.
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management is trying to adjust its af-
fairs to meet the suggestions and crit
lclsfils. The time has come in the Unit
ca states as whole and particularly
IN New England, which many of us in
'he business have been expecting,
namely, when transportation is not
Su!ilclent for the needs OF the country.
Inc reasons for this are nation wide
and they are accentuated in New Eng
land by the peculiar conditions of the
last five years.
has not the time come now for
Massachusetts and it's commission to
take lead in constructive and up-
building policy of all railroads and help
to put them in first class condition in
the interests of New England. which
sadly needs better transportation as
we'll as in the interest of the fortunate
stock holders. To put them in better
conditions needs millions of dollars.
The quickest and simplest way TO
obtain more revenue throughout New
England Is to permit an increase in the
passenger rates, not only on the steam
roads, but on the electric railroads. The
amount paid by each individual is small,
but the aggregate sum will be large and
will hasten the day when the railroads
can finish the work Of improvements.
THE New Haven contemplates the
expenditure of 100000 for improve
ments as fast as the company can get
the money. men and material. The man.
agement is aware Of the inadequacy of
the passenger service and is anxious to
remedy 1t as quickly as possible.
Through trains are being equipped WITH
heavier and better locomotives and bet
ter equipment is thus being made avail
able for Use on branch lines"
The parcel post business is largely
responsible for delays to passenger
trains. according to Mr. Elliott. who
said that the railroad was required by
the government to load or unload all
parcel post material at each station and
that New York trains were frequently
delayed on this account.
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Chief Backgrounds

Volhynia, Galicia and Pennsylvania
are still the points where the heaviest
fighting is taking place. Along the
Somme front in France bombardments
alone have prevailed except to the east
of Belloy En- Santerre, where the Ger
mans threw two attacks against the
French, only to be repulsed.
In Macedonia the hostilities have
been confined mainly to patrol engage
ments and artillery duels. Bad weather
has set in throughout the Austro-
Italian theatre, and with snow in the
mountains and rain in the valleys lit
tie fighting of moment has taken place.
Teuton Successes
Continuing their violent offensive in Ga
licia, the Austro-G Germans. according to
both Berlin and Vienna. have taken
trenches over a front of IA miles from
the Russians and made prisoner OF 80 offi-
GERS and 1900 men. West of Lutsk, In Vol
hynia, the Russians attacked violently
many times, but according to Vienna
were everywhere repulsed with great
losses, In the southern Carpathians near
Dorna Catra additional heights have been
taken from the Russians by the Teutonic
Allies. In Pennsylvania the Rumanians
fighting near the border passes continue
to tenaciously hold back the Austro-
Germans almost everywhere.
In the Uzul valley they have driven
the invaders back across the Rumanian
border No official representations will
be made for the present to the United
States by Great Britain concerning the
German submarine U-53 entering an
American port and the subsequent sink
ing Of steamers off the American coast
by the German under water boat, ac-
cording to an agreement made In the
House of Lords by Viscount Grey. the
British foreign secretary.
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BODY OF NORMAN
PRINCE is TO BE
TO u. S.

Boston, Oct. 1.-THE body Of Nor.
man Prince. the American aviator, who
was fatally injured last week while OPP
Grating an aeroplane in a French air
raid on Oberndorf, will be brought to
this country for burial, it was learned
today. Arrangements Sort the shipment
Of the body will be made by Frederick
Prince. Jr., a brother, and Charles
Prince. an uncle, who were with the
airman when he died in the hospital
in the Vosges on Sunday. shortly after,
the cross of the Legion of Honor had
been pinned on his breast.
It was said today that no plans for
the funeral would be announced until
it was known when the body was ex-
pected to arrive in New York.
Princes father, Frederick H. Prince.
a Boston banker. who has been i'll at
his home at Pride's Crossing for some
time. has not been advised Of b. sons
death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-18

Overcoats were "all the rage" Tues
day at Camp Keyes. All day long high
winds swept the big field and whistled
around the tents. which were kept
warm and cosy by means of the little
funnel shaped stoves, which are ION
duty" both day and night. the soldiers
taking turns at bringing the wood for
them.
One promotion was announced on the
bulletin board Tuesday, as follows:
Special Orders, No. 81. Upon the rec
ommendation of his company COM
mander, the following appointment of
on-commissioned officer is an
nounced in Co. G. 1st class Private
Chester V. Franklin to be corporal, vice
Thompson, discharged He will be
obeyed and respected accordingly. BY
order of Colonel Hume. Captain Frank
E. Drake. adjutant.'
Company M on Duty
The program for the day was much
the same as that of Monday. The Off
Ger of the day was Capt Fred B. Per-
ley of Co. NJ. Commander of the guard
was Lieut.. Frederick Owen, and the
guard detail for the day was from Co.
Nj. TWO privateS from each company
in the battalions were to report to
Regimental Supply Sergeant Goodell at
the quarternaster's office at 7.30 A. NJ.
each morning until further orders for
fatigue duty. Six prvates from Co. M.
were ordered to report to Lieut.. Thorn
rs Enright on Oct. II at the ordnance
storehouse at 7.30 A. M. for fatigue
outy At p. NJ. the 3rd battalion went
10 dress parade. the LIST and End bat
talions standing at retreat in their own
company streets, and being put
through the manual of arms by their
officers
The usual drills were held both in
tne forenoon and afternoon, the men
wearing their sweaters to keep off the
chill of the high winds, and in camp
.ne work of putting the men through
their physical examinations went on
tapioly, Cos. A, B, S. d, E and F being
uhisned during the day. Officers of the
regular army were in charge of these
examinations.
Inc finger prints Of the soldiers are
aiso being taken at this time, Sergeants
Noiiier' Flagg and Robertson of the
'edlcal STAFF taking the impressions.
This is done by pressing the ball of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-18

St Louis, Mo-, Oct. 1.-THE House
of Deputies of the General convention
of the Protestant Episcoptl church to-
dav voted to eliminate the special
PRAYERS for the President of the Unit
ed States from the morning and eve
ming service and to substitute FOR them
a nrayer for the safety and preserva-
tion of the nation. The same prayer
will be used in both services.
As it is now in the prayer book the
morning prayer asks for the President
the boon lin health and prosperity
long to live" and that he finally may
attain everlasting Joy and felicity:
The new praper as adopted TOT ooth
services, while asking that the Presi-
dent land all others in authority De
given "the wisdom and strength TO
know and to do Thy will makes no ref
erence to long life. health, prosperity
or eternal felicity.
The House also voted, despite Wig
orous protest. to omit the words the
Governor Of this state" from the eve
niny nrayer. it being argued that the
nbrase "all others in authority includ-
ed the governor.
The change. which was adopted at the
sugoestion of the commission on prayer
hook. must be approved by the House Of
nenuties and by the next general conven-
+,on before it can become effective.
Rev. Leighton Parks Of New York said
that the present prayer in the morning
.erv,ce was an adaptation Of the prayer
for the King in the prayer book OF the
Church Of England. ana that 1t wae triv-
ial to pray for the kealt, prosperity ana
lonr lie Of the Psssidsas.
In the Houas Of Deputies the Gay large
" was occupied by the reading Of the
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Railway Workers. Nom
Partisan Association
of 10000 M e m b ers
Announces Opposition
''DEATH KNELL OF
BROTHERHOODS"
Demands Law Be Re-
pealed and Conven-
ton Called for Inves-
tigation


.>a Chicago, Oct. 1.-THE Railway
Workers Non-Partisan Association
which is said to have 10000 members,
today announced its opposition to the
Adamson eight-hour law. Through its
national chairman, w. j. Pinkerton of
Chicago. the association addressed .
circular letter to w. G. Lee, president
of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men, in which the Adamson eight
hour law is described as 1.-THE death
knoll of the economic organizations,
the railroad brotherhoods," and a de-
mand made that the measure be re-
pealed and convention called to make
an investigation Of the facts.
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Complied with Request

In reply to question concerning the
attitude Of the United States toward
british patrols, Niscounts Grey said
that the United States admitted that
British ships were not exceeding their
legal rights under international law,
but that the American government
complained of their presence on the
ground t,f the irritation which the con-
tinued presence Of belligerent warships
off the coast Of the United States nat
urally caused in neutral country. He
declared that the United States had re-
quested Great Britain very, emphatic
ally not to patrol off its coast and said
that instructions were sent to British
ships there to avoid causing any UNI
necessary irritation and to comply as
far as possible with the American re-
quest.
With regard to the U-53." the for
eign secretary continued. I'VE do not
know what steps were taken by the
United States for patrolng its waters.
Or in regard to her coming into port
and securing information from news
papers. We do not know whether it is
true that American warships got out
of the submarines waysThat is a mat
terafur the American E01ernment only
and we assume that government is
making full inquiries. We also assume
that it will announce it's attitude in
due course, pending that we do not
propose to make any official represent
alton on the subject Of the submarine
The question concerning the German
submarine raid in American waters
was raised by Baron Charles Beres-
ford. former commander of the Brit
ish home fleet, Earl Grey, former gov
ernor- general of Canada, and others.
Baron Beresford asked whether Brit
ish cruisers were removed from Amer
lean waters owing to American yobjec-
tons. and II so, what steps the gov
eminent proposed for the protection
Of British vessels. He criticized the
submarine reply as at least curt and
said the American ideas Of neutrality
were curious.
(Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
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CONC. GUERNSEY
TO GO ON A n. E.
SPEAKING TOUR

Dover. Me-, Oct. 17.-(SpeciaD.-Con-
gresham Guernsey has received a tel
egram from the Republican National
committee asking him to make a speak
ing tour in New England and the Mid
die West, from Oct. 23 until the close
of the campaign.
He will fill his first assignments in
New Hampshire, leaving here. Oct. 20.
Later he will report at the Republican
headquarters in New York when he
will receive assignments in several
states.
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At Least
Seven Die
N. Y. Fire
Two Others Missing Fol-
lowing Destruction Of
Two Factories in BOr-
ough of Queens
Office Force of One Building Is
Trapped by Rapid Spread of
Flames

New York. Oct. 17.-Seven persons
were burned to death and two others
who are missing are feared to have
lost their lives in a fire which destroy
ed two factories in the manufacturing
section of Queens borough late today
with a material loss estimated at
S25O,OOO. The charred bodies were not
found until the flames had been ex-
tinguished and fremen were pouring
water into the ruins. Search is being
made for the two who are still miss
ing, but it is believed they persisted.
All those burned were employed in the
plant of the Cakes Dye Manufacturing
Co., where the flames started.
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England Silent, for
Present on U=:Boat
Attacks off HE us,
viscount Grey Announces British Government
Will Await Statement of American Govern
ment's Attitude

London. Oct. 1.-THE British gov
erpment will not make any official rep
resentation to the United States con-
corning the German submarine U-53
pending an announcement Of its atti-
u
tude by the American government,
for foreign affairs, in the House of
Lords today.
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Washington, Oct. 17.-Oficial author
ization for the training in military sci
ence of students in JIG of the country's
leading universities and colleges was
given by. the war department today to
executive officers of the institutions at
a conference between them and ranking
department. officials. The purpose of the
conference was to establish a systemat
ic method for training reserve officers
along lines described by the army re-
organization law. It has been estimat-
ed that a corps of $4,000 reserve off,
GERS will be necessary to establish an
adequate military force should the Unit
ed States become involved in war with
a first class world power.
Ingraham Presides
In the absence of Secretary Baker
who issued the invitation to the COL
lege and university heads, the confer
ence was presided over by Acting Sec
rotary Ingraham, and officers present in
cluded Maj. Gen. Scott, chief of staff:
Maj General Wood, commanding the
eastern department.; Orig. Gen. Mac
Comb president of the War College,
and members of the general staff
Harvard and Vale
Presidents Lowell of Harvard and
Hadley of Yale together with a num-
Der of other prominent educators. re-
piled to addresses of welcome by the
army representatives.
The conference was a general inform
al discussion of the law authorizing
army training in civilian and the ways
and means for putting it into effect
The general impression Of the speakers
was that the regulations as prescribed
by the statute were not sufficiently elias
tic and should be modified so that it
might be better adapted to the various
types of educational institutions rep
resented. ----. --=
Mr.. Ingraham appointed a committee
composed of President Lowell of Har-
ward. chairman; Maj. John Kingman,
U. S. A., Superintendent w. Nicholas,
Virginia Military Institute; the Rev.
Edward A. Pace, Catholic University
of America: President H. S. Drinker,
Lehigh; President w. o. Thompson.
Ohio State University and President
George E. Vincent, University Of Mini
nesota, to work out a curriculum ac-
cepta BILE to the variousi Institutions and
to the government and arrange other
details for the actual beginning of in
struction.
The Curriculum
The curriculum will be drafted to
cover such subjects as are known to
junior army officers and will exempt
graduates of such institutions from the
necessity of taking the regular army
examination in order to obtain COM
missions as reserve officers It will be
made effective when completed by a
general order issued by the secretary
of war. Many other educational insti-
tutions are expected to install military
training courses later.
The conference adjourned tonight to
await the committees report. The in
situations authorized today to give mill
itary instruction are: Princeton. Har-
ward, Yale, University Of Michigan,
University of Alabama, Virginia Mill
tary Institute, Stevens Institute of
Technology, Catholic University Of
America. Lehigh University, Ohio State
University, University Of Tennessee,
Clemson Agricultural College, Univer-
sity of Minnesota, University of ILL
nois, City College Of New York and
University of Vermont
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MISS OWEN WINS
TYPEWRITING TITLE

New York, Oct. 17.-By writing an
average of 1877 accurate words a min
ute for an hour. Miss Margaret B.
Owen Of this city has again won the
worlds trypewriting championship and
a $1,000 cup and beaten her own previ-
GUS record Of 1876 words q minute. The
contest took place at . business show
hero yesterday
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The Dead

The known dead:
Harry c. Cook, AZ years old, married,
treasurer of the Cakes Co.
Frederick Christian, IS. married,
head bookkeeper
Robert Vogel, 80, married, assistant
bookkeeper.
Miss Emily Kiensel, %, bookkeeper
Miss Daughman, 20. bookkeeper.
Miss E. Bauermann, 20, stenographer.
Miss Gears, 20, stenographer.
CONTINUED on Page 5-Col. y
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Entente Allies
Take Over Greek
Battleships

London. Oct. r.-G35 P. M.).-The En-
tente Allies have taken over the Greek
battleships Kilkis formerly the United
States battleship Idaho), the Limos for-
merly the MississippD and the Averoff.
says Reuters Athens correspondent. Al
lied crews were put on board the battle
ships, the correspondent says, and the
Greek crews were landed and sent to
Athens. t-.,t ..-..
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SCHOOL FOR
MILITARY WORK

Boston, Oct. 1.-THE establishment Of
a Massachusetts, school Of military in
struction consisting of such military
organizations as desire to join
dcontinued on Pase 5-ceIumn d.
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President Elliot
Appeals forHi9her
Rates onNewHaven
Declares Railroad Cannot Yearly Increase Ex-
pendltures While Revenue Remains Station
Suggests New Figures for Passenger
Fares

Boston, Oct IAN, appeal for in
:reased passenger and freight rates for
the New York, New Haven G. Hartford
Railroad was made by Howard Elliot.
president }of that road, before the state
Public Service Commission today.
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THE WEATHER
FAIR

The weather forecast for northern
New England: Fair and continued cool;
warmer Thursday.