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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
How Balfour
Party Came to
United States

Washington, April 22.-With the Bal
four party safely in Washington, the
state department has permitted publ
cation of the details of the long, trip
by way of Halifax, Nanceboro, Ne,
Portland and Worcester, which was
surrounded with secrecy and precau-
tons never before equalled in this
country The British commissioners
stole secretly away from England April
IL on fast cruiser protected in every
possible way from German spies who
might have got out word to lurking
submarines. The voyage was entirely
uneventful, however, and the party
arrived at Halifax Friday. Crossing to
ST. John, a special train took them to
the little Canadian town of McAdams,
Just across the international bridge.
which Werner Horn, former German
officer, attempted to blow up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
Army Bill Is Before
Both Houses Monday

tary committee and nine other COM
mitteemen will make the fight for the
bill as reported by them which pro-
poses that the army shall be raised by
calls for volunteers in increments of
5000 and that the draft shall be re-
sorted to only and until that system
has failed.
Despite the opposition of Chairman
Dent, administration supporters main
tanned tonight that they would over
ride his volunteer plan from 20 to %
votes at the very least.
Advocates of the volunteer system
made no predictions. but they felt sure,
it was declared. that they would make
good showing.
Particular interest attaches to the
debate because Rep. Kahn, a Republi-
can born in Germany, will present the
administration views. The President
and committee chairmen heretofore
often have differed on measures but
this is the first time that a Republic
can actually has been advanced to
speak for the administration.
Discussion will start tomorrow as
soon as possible. after the House con-
venes. Under an agreement between
leaders IS hours general degate will
follow, and that time. with added. de-
bate under the fiveminute rule prob
ably will bring the measure to a vote
sometime Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
British Guns Again
Preparing for an
Attempted Advance
Smashing at German Lines - German Attacks
Put Down by French

Apparently big battle is brewing
along the front between Arras and
Lens, where the British guns are again
hammering the German lines Except
for this artillery activity and small
gains southeast Of Loos and between
Arras and st. Quentin, in the region of
the Havrincourt wood, Sunday passed
with comparative calm.
Likewise on that part of the front
held by the French artillery duels pre-
dominate being intense between the
Somme and the Disc. In Chamna one
the Germans launched several attacks
on the heights in the Massif of Moron
villiers and against Mont Haut which
We're repulsed with heavy casualties
Berlin asserts that near Braye and the
Hurtebise farm: and on the Rheims
Neufchatel road north of Prosnes. and
also on the western bank Of the Suippes
river the French in attacks Saturday
suffered heavy losses.
Nothing fresh has come through con-
corning the operations on the eastern
front in Russia. Galicia and Rumania.
In the Austro-Italian theatre the bonn
bardments have again become intense
Considerable fighting has taken place
in Macedonia in the Cerna river bend
and southwest of Lake Dorian, but no
important changes in position have
taken place.
Berlin admits the loss of two German
torpedo boat destroyers in the fight
with British sea forces off Dover Fri
day night.
German destroyers on Sunday shelled
the shore in the region Of Calais. kill
ing some civilians and wounding 70
other persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
100000 Flags Distributed

It was a great day for the red, white
and blue. All over the capital street
vendors did thriving trade in the
colors of both allies while 10000 Am
erican flags handed out gratis by the
committee were waved by the peo-
pie who thronged the vicinity of the
manifestation.
Jules Cambon, general secretary OF
the ministry of foreign affairs; Gen.
Dubail, military governor of Paris, the
members of the committee and other
officers were received at l o'clock by
Ambassador Sharp at his residence,
whence they proceeded to the Place
d'1ena, where a bronze palm was de-
posted at the foot of the equestrian
statue Of Washington.
While cannon doomed in honor Of
the American colors floating from the
top Of Eiffel tower, and aviators, f7y-
ing over the spot waved both French
and American flags, the Star Span
gled Banner" was sung by Mile. Nina
May, OF the Opera Comiuue, and the
Marseillaise" by Jean Note. Of the
Opera.
Members Of the American Lafayette
Flying Corps. a delegation from the
American ambulance at NeuilIy and the
American Field Ambulance with a large
representation from the Association of
Veterans Of the Marine. were the guari
OF honor before the Lafayette statue At
the Tuilleries gardens. Ambassador
Sharp and his escort were received at 3
o'clock at the City hall by the members
Of the municipal council and other dis
tinguished persons. The ambassadors
speech was greeted with great applause.
particularly when. addressing the people
Of Paris, he said:
May / say to you, on this holy day
which you have with such fine sentiment
set apart to honor my country, that
America remains no longer content to ex-
press to France merely her sympathy In
cause which she believes. as verify as
you believe, to be sacred one, she will
consecrate all her power and the blood Of
her patriotic sons, II necessary to achieve
a victory that shall for all time to come
insure the domination of right over
wrong. freedom over oppression, and the
blessings Of peace over the brutality of
war"
A plaquet representing Liberty en-
Tightening the world after the statue Of
Bartholdi, protected by the American
eague, was presented to Ambassador,
Sharp as memento Of the occasion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
$4,000 Bangor Fire
Might Haze Been Worse

Bangor, Me- April 22-Three alarms sounded begin
ming at ~ this morning for dangerous fire in the fourstory
and basement frame building at Hancock Oak and French
streets formerly occupied shoe factory and used in
part for various purposes All the apparatus the city and
from Brewer fought the fire for three hours and
managed to c0nne to the factory building Had this build
been destroyed great confagraton must have resulted
the region is hicky built with large wooden structures r
Guiding Of the largest woodsmen hotels The total loss is
estimated at $4,000 falling principally upon the Bangor Box
Co., and the Franklin Laundry both Of which well insured
The loss building, which is owned by the E. H. Drmmond
Estate is several thousand dollars with insurance The
gin Of the fire is known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
German Statement
later type.

London, April ga German official
statement describing the recent naval
raids in the English channel says:
German light forces on Friday
night advanced in the channel and to-
wards the mouth of the Thames. The
fortresses of Dover and Calais were
effectively taken under fire at short
range, with altogether ESQ shots. An
outpost vessel met off Dover was de
Stroyed.
when, on the return, no other enc
my was sighted. portions of our forces
under command of Captain Gautiei
turned back and cruised again towards
the outlet of the channel. They en-
Countered thereby east of Dover a
greater number of British destroyers
and scouting vessels. Sharp engage
ments at the closest range occurred.
"One enemy scouting ship was sunk by
torpedo and several others heavily dam.
aged by artillery hits and one was prob
ably sunk.
"Of our torpedobcats the G-S5 and GA:
have not returned from these engage
ments and must be considered lost AL
the other vessels returned INDIANA geo
without loss.
Portions of our forces which pushed
forward south of the Thames mouth met
no enemy war vessels and could onl,
bring in some prisoners from merchant
men,
British Denial
The British admiralty appends to this
communication the following:
The statements contained In the fore
going official statement are not in accord
ance with the fact. No British vessels OF
any sort were sunk or evenly seriously
damaged. The only British force thai
came into contact with the five German
destroyers was composed Of two destroy
ers leaders, with the result already pub
lshed 1.-TWO German destroyers and pos
sibly three sunk; 10 German officers and
JOS men saved.
The inference implied in the German
message that the enemy was anxious fol-
an encounter with our vessels is not borne
out. from the fact that the engagement
lasted only a few minutes, after which
the remnant of the enemy made off al
high speed and owed their escape to the
darkness.
With regard to the last paragraph In
the German communique. the sole result
of the German raid appears to have been
the capture Of three men Of the crew OF
the barge Ivernia, which was found aban-
doned"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
BRITISH COMMISSION ARRIVES
SUNDAY AT AMERICAN CAPITAL
Omcas OF American
Tor successful War in
DETACHMENT OF REGULARS ON GUARD CONSTANTLY
ABOUT RESIDENCE WHERE VISITORS ARE CHARTERED

washington, April 22-The American capital today extend
ed simple but heartfelt welcome the minister for
foreign affairs Arthur Balfour and the members
the British commission which has Washington
Bafour himself expressed it, o make cooperation easy
tectve between those who srvingwh all their
to bring about lasting by the only
it-namely, successful war;
The weather perfect and Washington in the bright
spring sunshine clad in the light foliage of the
looked beautiful than this afternoon the spe
cia train which had brought the distinguished visitors with
their official escorts from the north drew into the Union
ton. Everywhere bunting flew in the light breeze mainly the
American national colors The British Union Jack and the
French Trcoor in evidence many Places but the local
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
BEGS GERMANS
NOT TO GIVE IN

Amsterdam, April 22.-(via London).
An appeal to the German people not
to give in for the sake of a mouthful OF
bread, but ito hold out only a little
while longer" is printed in the Nord
Deutsche Allegemeine Zeitung. Amer
lea found out" says the statement,
that England will be beaten and she
entered the war to save what she could
of the money Put into the munition
business. Shall we let America reap
the profits Set Your teeth and it will
soon be over. Remember all is at
stake"
The association Of Christian Trade
Union of Berlin ma manifesto couples
an affirmation Of loyalty to the Ger
man Emperor and Empire with
strong condemnation of strikes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
UNNAMED Attack as the
Vessels Bear Wounded
al MISSING MANY GERMAN
WOUNDED AMONG PASSENGERS

London, April 22-The Brit
ish hospital ships Donegal and
La France with many wounded
aboard have been torpedoed
without warning. They were
sunk on April II. Of those on
the Donegal 90 wounded men
and II of the crew are missing.
The La France carried German
wounded as well as British. Of
those aboard 10 British and Is
Germans are believed to have
persisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
United States Day in
Paris with the French
Tri-color and the Star
Spangled Banner IN
furled Together
21-GUN SALUTE
TO EIFFEL FLAG
A m b a ssador Sharp
Calls for the "Domi-
nation of Right Over
Wrong"

Paris, April 22.-The Stars and
Stripes were flung to the breeze from
ernoon and saluted by 81 guns. This
marked the opening of the ceremonies
of United States day" in Paris. The
French Tri-Color and the Star Span
gled Banner were at the same hour
unfurled together from the residence
of William G. Sharp, the American
ambassador in the Avenue d'Eylau.
from the American embassy from the
City hall, and from other municipal
government buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Washington, April 22.-The admins
tration's war army bill will be under
debate in both houses of Congress to-
morrow with right of way over all
other legislation until passed.
Interest centers upon the House,
where there is to be a great fight be-
tween Spokesman for President Wilson
and the majority of the military COM
mittee over the selective draft plan.
In the Senate debate began yester-
day and probably will continue for
several days, but it is regarded as a
foregone conclusion that the measure
as drawn by the general staff and APP
proved by the President will be passed
there by a substantial majority.
Chairman Dent of the House mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
BRITISH SINK
TWO GERMAN
DESTRoYERS
German Admiralty Ad-
mits the Loss of Two
Warships in a Raid
Near Dover
Patrol Vessels Suffer Little
Damage in Engagement Off
the Coast, According to Brit.
ish Claim

Berlin. April 22.-Via London).-
After a naval engagement Friday
night to the east of Dover" says an
official statement issued today by the
German admiralty. two German tor
pedoboat destroycrs. the G-85 and the
GAP, are reported to have been lost"
The German destroyer Gao was one
of II vessels of this type built at the
Krupp- Germania yard in 1914 The
vessel displaced $40 tons and carried
a complement of 73 officers and men.
The G-85 was a destroyer of a still
later type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
The Three Flags

There were no other decorations and
even at the Union station. the only
touch of color was lent by the three
large flags. the American. British and
French, which were hoisted on the
three great masts adjoining the plaza,
Nor was there any music to greet the
visitors, the original plan, including
the presence of the Marine Band, hav-
ing been amended to conform to the
view expressed by President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing that this was a
grave and serious event in American
history and not to be lightly treated
or regarded as a social and festive af-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
Nine. Bernhardt's
Condition Is
Called Hopeless

New York. April 22.-Sarah Bern.
hardt after rallying from the effects
of the operation she underwent last
week apparently has suffered a re-
lapse and is again in a critical condi-
ton. according to a bulletin issued
tonight by her physicians. In response
TO question as he was leaving the
hospital. one of the four doctors said
The case is hopeless"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
ARMED ALIENS TO
BE ARRESTED SOON

Boston, April 22.-United States
Marshal John ]. Mitchell announced
Friday that April "a had been set as the
date after which any alien found in
possession of fire arms or ammunition
of any nature would be arrested. The
staff Of the marshal was busy today
enforcing the regulation against such
possession and several seizures were
already have been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
NEW RECTOR AT
BRUNSWICK CHURCH

Brunswick, Me-, April 2-.-An-
nouncement was made Thursday night
that Rev. Roy Rolfe ellison of Peter
boro, N. H. has been elected rector of
st. Paurs Episcopal church to succeed
Rev. Edward D. Johnson. resigned.
Mr.. ellison will begin his pastorate
about May 1. He is native of Iowa
and is an author of considerable note,
He has also been a journalist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
Two Drowned
on Log Drive

Rumford. Me, April 2o.-Alfred Du-
bois of Rumford and man named
Libby of Lewiston. engaged in assist
ing the movement of the log drive of
drowned when the drive started on
Mountain brook today. The coroner re-
turned a verdict of accidental death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
REPORT TURKEY
|. BREAKS W|THU. S.
Action Taken AS the
Ally Of Germany
American Ambassador Too Ill to
Leave Constantinople

London, April 22-The Turkish gov
eminent on Friday evening officially
informed the American embassy that
diplomatic relations with the United
States had been broken off, according
to a Berlin dispatch forwarded by
Reuters correspondent at Amsterdam.
American Ambassador Elkus, who is
suffering from typhus fever, the re-
port adds, will have TO remain lor
some time in Constantinople. The
ambassadors condition has shown
some improvement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Several thousand cooks. dishwashers
and kitchen helpers in hotels and res
taurants threaten to strike. Ignatz Ha-
her. secretary Of tho Cooks Union. said
the day had been appointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Amsterdam. via London, April u
Semi official advices from CONSTANT
NOBLE Saturday announce that Turkey
has broken off relations with the Unit
ed States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Basic, Switzerland, via Paris, April
pa dispatch from Constantinople,
dated Saturday, says the ottoman
government has notified the American
embassy that, following the example OF
its allv. Autria Hungary, it has brok-
on Diplomatic relations with the Unit
ed States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for New England;
Fair Monday and Tuesday. somewhat
cooler
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-27
TOWN. OF ARNA
TOWN OF ARLONE

Supervfsors-Wm. Boss, G.. j. Sober
uuist. L. w. Purdy.
Clerk .,. John Chri s<t,psor
treasurer ............ Gust Westman
assessor ....... Magnus Christianson
justice or the Peace ...... c. b. Brown
constable ~........... Mike Bernbaum
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-27
CHAPTER xvtil.
A Happy Party.

TIE man departed and after an
n interval returned with three
q passengers, two Of them unmis
takably Mrs. Green and Mr.
lair. the ether United States fed
eral officer. Mrs Green was decorated
With a handkerchief. which was tied
;'ver her mouth.
Il had to gag the dame" explained
the marshal she kept yelling all the
'i,ne."
The look which the disheve!ed lady
IN the red bali gown east upon Uncle
Sans representative probably burned
hole In his aura which will never
heal up ~~
Remove the gag" the revenue otii
rer commanded
Wait" Vida requested; wait until
after have identified her"
That was a wonderful inspiration o..
vila's part. As the two women had
never set eyes on each other before,
Mrs. Green might not address Vida
as her own offspring as soon ms the
power of speech was restored to her.
If you say she Is your mother 1t is
all right" said Vida's new conquest
calamity. "You may remove the hand.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-27

claims to be Mrs. Green. but that is
only an alias for Mother Farrell
whose portrait is in the rogues' gal
lery. recognized her ut once"
"Who is your other prisoner?' had
an inkling Of what had really hap
pencd at Huntin&lon's island since
had left 1t.
THE other one Is man masquerad-
ing In woman's clothes. He refuses
to give his name. but l think he Is
Dan Maloney, Il rather high class
crook who does smuggling only as
side line for grand larceny"
I'm afraid you have the wrong par
ties" smiled as | thought Of Lip
ton s. Glars outraged dignity. 1.-THE
lady really Is Mrs. Green. and the
gentleman Is not Dan Maloney. but
Mr. l.. s. Clair. a well known literary
man"
The revenue officers face fell, then
suspicious look came into his eyes.
How 10 know that you are not one
OF the gang yourself and this is mere
ly trick to get us to release your
pals! What was Mrs. Green doing
over there anywayT'
"She was cut In small boat and
was blown over there during the
Storm" Vida volunteered.
Miss Green" the officer addressed
her huskily. IL cannot refuse to take
your word. I'll have the prisoners
brought ashore, and If the lady Is real
ly your mother shall he glad to re-
lease her instantly"
Vida did not correct his mistake, but
asked. How DO you know I am Miss
Green?"
"Oh. I'd know you anywhere" he
Dragged. smiling. 1--WE seen your pho
tograph In the newspapers so often"
So he had, but not with the name OF
Lucille Green attached to it.
THANK you ever SO much for your
Kindness"
"Not ut ALL" he returned: then. ad.
dressing the man in the dinghy.
Smith"
AYE, aye. sir"
Report to Marshal Cochran on board
and ask him to bring his prisoners
yhore."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-27
WIDE SWEEP OF RED CROSS
Emblem Recalls to Workers Myriad
Deeds Of Mercy on Fields Of Blood
and Amid Scenes OF Suffering.

The sign Of the Red Cross, to one
who has worked under 1t, calls up
countless images, says Marian Bousall
Davis. former volunteer worker In
France. Sometimes 1t is old shoes
shoes so old they let In the mud and
water of the trenches. The owners,
coming in on stretchers and In stock.
inged feet. guard them protectingly.
thinking they must do duty again.
How many professions there are. Ut
pale faces and old shoes!
Sometimes an image that comes to
one woman Is giant negro, john
Brown from Texas. whom she found
in French hospital. John Brown
had come over to France as a groom
to several hundred cavalry horses. Ar
rived there. he said he thought 1T was
up to him to do his bit" He Joined
the Foreign Legion, fought bravely,
and was severely wounded.
Very often the image Is Of pa
trician woman. wearing the Red Cross
on her arm. performing the humblest
services for private soldiers, even car
rying their poor shoes; for other dark
people, sharing the agony Of the fight
the Singalese.
The Red Cross flng flying from the
echoOlhouse that Is now hospital iE
the main street of the village thai
looks so sound asleep without its men
the emblem on the arm of a surgeon
working miracles Of science on shat.
tered bodies: that red badge on the
cases of relief supplies unloaded al
the docks: on the sides Of the motor
ambulances: over the cantines where
homeless soldiers may sleep; over this
shelter for children-the sign multi
plies into a myriad banners.
The Red Crosses are there and will
be there in greater numbers, because
little children have emptied precious
pennies from their savings banks
young girls gone without their trears ,
young boys given money hard earned
men and women given generously ant
thoughtfully.