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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

the German diplomatic mission on its
departure from Bucharest, the Ru-
manian authorities later ordered the
tents. The police communicated with
American Minister Vopicka, then in
charge of German interests. and he re-
luctantly assigned Secretary Andrews
tc observe the search. The boxes were
found buried in the garden of the Ger
man legation.
Box Of Microbes
Mr.. Andrews says: Upon my re-
turn from the examination which re-
suited in the discovery Of the expIo-
sives and Of the box OF microbes, both
OF which the legation servants adj
mltted having placed in the garden,
the former confidential agent Of the
German minister. DR.. Bernhardt, who
had been left with the legation al the
German minister's request TO assist in
the care OF German interests admit
ted his knowledge OF the explosives
placed in the garden: told me that
more were in the garden than had
peen found; that a still larger guam
tity had been buried in the house Of
the legation; and that still worse
things than this box Of microbes were
contained in the legation, and insinu-
ated that the would have been found
even in the cabinets of Dossiers. which
had been sealed. DIR. Bernhard also
stated that all these objects had been
brought TO the German legation after
our legation had accepted the protec-
ton OF German interests which agreed
with the statement Of the servants. A
similar confession was made to the
minister by this man
The protection OF the United States
was in this manner shamefully abused
and exploited. In this instance. at
least, the German government cannot
have recourse to its usual system OF
denial"
Most Powerful Explosives
Fifty one boxes were taken from the
CONTINUED on Page 3-CoI, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
French Ask 100000 Tons

we have received a request from the
French government" Mr.. Hoover said,
that We allow them to import from the
United States 10000 tons of sugar during
the next month and probably more at a
later period.
Our own situation is that we have just
sufficient sugar TO maintain our normal
consumption until the first OF January.
when the new West Indian crop becomes
available to all.
Our consumption is at. the rate OF 90
pounds per person per year-a little under
four ounces per day per person.
The French people are on a ration OF
sugar equal TO only y pounds per annum
per person-or at the rate Of less than
one single ounce per day per persona
little more than the weight of silver
dollar each day.
The British and Italian rations are
also not over one ounce per day.
The French people will be entirely
without sugar for over two months il wa
reIuse " part Win enough from our slocn
TO keep them supplied with even this
small allowance. as IL is not available
from any other quarter.
Sugar, even to a greater amount than
the French ration, is a human necessity.
II our people will reduce to one-third
their purchases and consumption OF can
dy and Of sugar for other uses than pre-
serving fruit. which we do not wish TO
interfere with. We can save the French
situation.
I'm the interest Of the French people,
and OF the loyalty We owe them to divide
our food in the maintenance OF our com
mon cause. ask the American people %
40 this It IS unthinkable that we re-
fuse their request"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
Combating False Ideas

Since her release from prison tine
Little Grandmother ot the Revolution"
says she has been endeavoring to
combat false ideas spread by stupid
and malevolenr persons who have
found the armies. composed largely
Of young men the breeding place OF
all disturbances that must he over
come. The rest Of the population. she
wrote. constitutes a peaceful and pa
triotic element which II anxious 70
see the war brought tn a victorious
end. with freedom for the people IF
Russia. In this crisis ID is necessary.
the letter added, 70 illuminate and en-
tighten the mind III nation eager
to grasp knowledge after being forcihly
deprived Of all teaching
In Our country" Nine. Rreshkovsky
said. rotary presses are MT manu-
featured. 50 We remain with empty
hands limited to working with small
machines. which give us miserable
thousands Of copies instead Of the
millions that are Indispensable Make
the American people understand in
asking their help that this not only l.
a question Of the salvation Of Rus
sia hut+a question which concerns in
ternational relations and interests"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
3243 PRISONERS
Big British Guns Still
lombard Germans
s..s-s E-trerchs5 or Hisnt Hand of
~ "a 5or,esro Germans i, Their
ssA ssters-i,ai,ans TAKE Two
Aa4s-es pessio1s

II -,rs n re battle areas of Eu-
RE sas th"re beer any marked ac-
ttje ~ pas; q hours mo-
-.-n- 'u'' arrears 70 have se,,led
r. =. erhunr operations In Flan
.s- ne Asae ana a. verdun. in
~ r.Ea rssion ard along the Isenzo
c~e~r Prince Tres Artillery
-Rr Prince Rupprec-t TO Rava-
"a Hu-.nk es Efforts ~ di.l9dse the
er4tE t-cr .relr recent SAN. IN the
tFfs - err .nr~ct.al has ceased his
atr'1t a'tafxs ard rsSort.d to his
F~ The British are resting att
-r s'sorf 20 Thlrsda1. having
taaet at hl' a few minor posts Is,
vi, -is+fsve desired ana savtng TAX
n f-8f prisoners ru' their ~ Guns
I'll +awrier ne German positions and
tfsr a'1tcrr sfi'l harrass me air
MES 141r- ranfrrm~n.s and 9TH
'ar, POINTS behind 'he German
>ar'-east ~ Geuzssuc cut. BE-
tesrr k-ras ard :. Quentin ,hc BRIT.
- AT, surres.t,li ~a,a ,r,o
t#t CONAN trenches
ee ,-e ~a.- ~ re was.c-, .-o,.
.-- r~.-.e 80 r.
-r-,sr. II r-~ha-4 e.~h o+b.r ~
a.. -. a-ttvtty i renor,s5 ,ioi.r.
- - &c., 49,.
,..4 -. t,.', T.,
ia -sr0--. rs--r-at,ertrv er-,ee-,o,.
f Mi. 7or.fon rf 80 ~. t., IL
s--.-- --e~.r.
Ns"a's so-osrd Germans
F1'r rap'Hrei tHe Jaoohstadt
of f.Aet Ar forced
~iGF'
ne l''lnN tAr some distance
Ahi 'hu'a Fl ~" brids head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
BOlsheviki Demand an
Explanation of Details
of Recent Revolt
CHARGE KERENSKY
IN CONSPIRACY
Say He Plotted with Gen. kor-
niloff to Announce Dictator
ship. Declare Martial Law
and Break up Petrograd Or
CARNATIONS

Petroerad. sept o3.-The KorniloH mys-
terry arising gu, Of the recent revcl, has
developed dimensions which threaten tn.
existence Of the cabinet, particularly OF
Premier Kerensky The newspapers OF
the Center and RICH, parties demand an
explanation of the government, Will. IN.
Bolsheviki organs accuse the premier. in
the words of the Nabotchi Poot Q, being
in conspiracy with Kornilor TO crush
the Pe,rogrsd pro,ectorate ana the Work
mems and Soldiers Delegates with the
help Of cavalry corps sen, asatns, Pet
rograd"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
Thousands at Camp Devens
SeC'y Baker Sees RainboWs

the first time Mr.. Baker ever had seen
division of United States soldiers on
review and he was highly enthusiast
tic especially over the splendid ap-
pearanCe the we'll set men made
After the review Secretary Baker
visited among the various camps and
made short speeches 70 the assembled
society folk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
IRON WORKERS
RETURN MONDAY
ON AGREEMENT

san Francisco. Sept. pa tempo
rary wage schedule which will permit
10000 iron workers who struck here
last Monday to return to work i'm
mediately upon ratification Of the
agreement by the unions concerned.
pending final adjudication OF their
differences by the federal board OF
cancellation. was signed today at
conference between representatives OF
the men, their employees and federal
mediators.
GAVIN McNabe. a san Francisco at
torney. appointed yesterday BY Pres
ldeot Wilson as a special representa-
tive Of the federal shipping board TO
ADJUST the trouble here, said that a
telegram received today from Presi-
dent Wilson appealing to patriotic CO.
operation OF the workmen ana their
leaders vas instrumental in efect!ng
the settlement
Employers said they thought it
would be possible to resume work on
Thursday. The walkout has tied 10
government shipbuilding contracts Is:
timated at $3.50, 100000.
President Wilson's telegram urging
settlement of the shipbuilding strikes
on the Pacific coast was sent also to
labor leaders at Seattle and Portland.
where similar strikes are threatened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
SECRETARY OF WAR
REVIEWS RAINBOWS

camp Mills. Mineola, \. Y. Sept %.
The Rainbow division" made up
~ national guardsmen from p states.
was reviewed by Secretary Baker here
today.
For 1e3 minutes, Mr.. Baker. fanked
by Mai. Gen. Bliss, the new chief OF
STAFF Of the army. Major General ". A.
Mann. commander OF the division and
Mai. Gen. Macarthur. stood and watch
ed the 27.ooo men march past. It was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

lxea' ption o. all contributions to
aa-'ael4 and educational institutions
y ~ TIE income tax Vas one ~ the
SOS important steps taken today.
4ais will affect almost every college
ac9 foundation in the country The
ht4se bill provided no exemption and
'ae Senate proposed exemption only up
r HI Per cent Of the contributors in
cors
sa's FOR elimination OF the Gore
III III dTert designed 10 levy a pro-
alhi'ire tax on grain to Re used for
AatnE leverage liquors. the Senate
80 and iiquor provisions proba bly,
stand. This would mean a tax
y per barrel on beer and 50 20
Fsr gallon on whiskey
ascama known today that the sec
lass mail rates agreement pro-
af' separate zones for advertising
"3 feafing matter at widely dit
'ef@-' rates. 70 80 into effect from
.aFee months to tao years after enact
rent ~ the bill into law Country
Fteklis. farm. religious and similar
Quotations would be exempt from the
srisirg rate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
From All Over New England

From All over New England
Tbs crowd came from all sections Of
New England and northern New York
IN such numbers that hundreds were
unable 70 get inside the gates. The
DAY was ideal for motoring and il was
stlmated that 30,Ae0 cars were PARK
cd in a great field set aside for this
purpose near the canJonment gates.
Ten thousand soldier, had leave OF abb
srnce during the afternoon and they
swellod the thousands that were on
the roads in The neIChborhood
Military authorities found il was
impossible n transport the incoming
soldiers through the throngs Of vehi
Giles from -ha railroad near the Aver
station and three troop trains carry
ing the first arrivals. 1854 men from
Boston. were run on 4 siding a mile
nd half from the receiving gates Of
the camp The men had q long march
from the trains. hut they made il good
naturally. The Boston contingent, af-
ter the physical tests. were assigned
% the 3olst infantry Regiment.
II was after nightfaH when s9h men
from Springfield. Pittsfeld Lee. West
aeld. Wiltraham and Brookheld ar
rtvad Many hundreds Of visitors
STAYED 20 greet them. The men were
assigned 70 the depot brigade.
The arrival OF 81 men from Nashua,
\ u who went into the 3o3rd Heavy
Artillery and seven men from Frank
fort. \ Y. and one man from Little
Falls Y =. who were assigned 70
he -o2ra Infantry. completed the -
re- cent The 18th division now has
20 rfo selected men here, besides on
ce-- detail ~ regulars and former
national cuardsmen.
First Death in Division
The first death in the division oc-
cnrrad today when Private George
DsIzl ~ Battery B. 3n2nd Light Field
Artillery. fell from raft in Robbins
rcnd on the outskirts OF the canton
nor, and was drowned. He was =
Years Of age and came here from New
hurry. Vt. on Wednesday. The body
was recovered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION
OF PROTECTION OF AMERICA
Secretary Lansing Reveals How Explosives and
Deadly Microbes Were Secreted in G m n
Legation at Bucharest After American Gov
eminent Had Taken Charge, for Use in Ruma-
MIA, in Time of Peace

.,
MANY "shamefl,l1v abused and exhibit
ed the protection Of the United States
~ saor.-;, !, - ,.., :.
:
Bucharest. after the American govern
nent had taken charge Of Germany
titles OF powerful explosives for bomb
p-o's ana oeao!y Hlicrooes Win IN
e-r,,c,io,s ~ .hafr - !; sS.~o,fr
horses and cattle, was revealed today
by secretary Lansing.
"'a" '''s1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Gen. nouCkonine, chief of staff ID the
commander on the western front. Tia
been appointed chief Of staff 10 the
comma nder n-chief Of the RUSSIA
armies. In View OF the numerous
changes in the high command or the
Russian army. due to the korniloff re-
volt, the minister Of marine today an
nounced that no changes would be
made in the navy and that All the
chiefs would be retained In their posts
The Union for National Defense has
issued an appeal calling On the popu-
lation To form special committees Of
national defense" in all important
towns
The military section OF the Coun-
Gil OF Soldiers and Workmen's Del
eeates has issued a proclamation 10
all the military committees At the front
directing them TO cooperate fully and
cordially with their officers and the
high command.
L \. Yefremoff. minister Of public
aid ard president Of the Russian inter
parliamentary group. has been APP
pointed Russian minister 70 Svitzer-
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
REDUCE MEN
To Decrease Strength Of
Russian Army
Provisional Government Says Great
Need Of Male Labor at Home
Douckonne New Chief Of staff Rus
sian Army

Petrograd Sept. 23-Tha provisional
government has decided 70 reduce the
number Of men in the regular army.
This decision was reached for two rea-
sons: First, because the country can
rot remain longer withou, male labor
and, second, because i vas thought
desirable to relieve the army Of men
who are too old q fight or Who have
been wounded and whose nsh''nz "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
REDUCE SWEETS
Save Share for French
Urges Hoover
Will Be Entirely Without Sugar for
Over Two Months II We Refuse Aid
Declares Food Adrinistrator-can
Supply Their Needs by Cutting Con.
sumption Third

washington, Sept. 23-Food Admins
traitor Hoover appealed to the American
people tonight TO reduce their consump-
ton Of sweets to leave share for the
French allies, who are facing the pros
pect Of two months entirely without
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Forecast: Monday fair and slightly
warmer; Tuesday fair and warmer;
moderate southeast TO south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
Care for Their Families

Mayor Curley in opening the eAeF-
rises assured the men that every COL
Ia- in the city treasury would De useo
il necessary to take care Of the tami-
lies left behind.
Governor Mccall told the men they
we're to face two dangers in the war
danger in battle against the Kaiser
and that Of a moral nature. he SAID
III hopad that when the men returned
Il would he "a spokesman q the Re
n,,hIic for the coming generation.
Tbe blessing Of Cardinal oConnell
vas brought rs Monsignor Splaine.
re true 10 God and be true to your
country and YOUR sacrifice VIII he
sanctioned and your service will be
successful" he said. Rabbi Levi urged
the men to fight not for vengeance
INT for the principle Of liberty
After Bishop Lawrence had told the
men that the eyes Of the nation were
mon the national army and that
nravers for it, success would GO up
from the bones and the churches, the
.hron- recited the Lords Prayer be-
fore marching behind lively band mu-
sir 10 the station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
Operating Expenses Increase

Operating revenues. which showed an
increase Of sl.9lssI2 or "a per cent. over
the previous year. were thea,argest in the
history Of the Boston & Maine. O2erat-
ing ex 9enses however. increased S2o.iis
or l7.3 per cent, making a decrease In ne-
operating revenue Of 1889, 5s. or 81 per
cent. After the inclusion Of income from
sources other than operation and the de-
duction Of all charges. the net income was
.l.sso.44s as compared with S.os5.sai last
year.
Only such work as is necessary 70 main
tain the property and equipment has been
undertaken. Mr.. Hustis pointed out. be-
cause Of war demands by the govern
ment. manufacturing and commercial IN
terests. which through the payment ~
higher wages have gradually drained the
skilled and unskilied labor market OF sur
plus men. wage increases granted By tn.
road since June l. 1915. ard before July
81. 1911 largely effective during ire last
Continued on Pare 1CeI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
War Party" Controls

wa Y 49, SShIiSiS
MIR LaFollette attacked the Ameri-
can press declaring that American
newspapers are for the most part con-
trolled By the war party the fnan-
cial interests Of the country.
He declared that his remarks in 81.
Paul last week We're rnisconstrued and
that he was being deliberately mis-
quoted throughout the country.
Il am one citizen Of the United
States who is ready to 60 against the
wall to preserve democracy" said
Senator LaFollette.
Wants Referendum cn>War
Mr.. LaFollette declared that tile
ed Congress 70 such an extent that the
declaration Of war was not the repre-
sentative opinion II democratic gov
eminent He advocated war in de
Tense only and in case ot aggression to
submit tie question TO the people Of
the nation in the form Of a referen-
dunn.
In discussing the tax feature in con
nection With the prosecution Of the
war, the senator asserted that wealth
was won and the people lost"
Senator LaFollette stated that he
hoped to be able T. serve the people If
this country from . 70 81 years longer
and he PRAYED that his life strength
and health be spared 50 that he might
fight for the principles Of democracy
and assure liberty and freedom to
posterity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
Ask Why Denial Not Majs


The newspapers ask why, II the pub
!Ished documents are forged. no denial
was made.
A more serious indication of trouble IS
that the Bolsheviki group IN the bureau
OF the Central Worknen and soldiers
Delegates has carried by an overwhe!m-
ing majority a resolution demanding an
explanation The resolution refers %
revelations concerning the actions or
members and agents OF the provisional
government in connection with the prepa-
ration in Gen. korniloffs headquarters OF
a conspiracy against the revolution. and
says:
Break up Organizations
The plan was TO announce an individ-
ual or collective dictatorship. at the same
time declaring Petrograd under marital
law. then merciessly to break up the
Petrograd revolutionary and working
class organizations. under the pretext Of
crushing an imaginary Bolsheviki plot
The signatores OF the resolution de-
mand that the members OF the Work.
mems and Soldiers Delegates who were
then cabinet ministers. Skobelen tLaborl.
Avskentief Gnterior) al TchernemeH
(Agriculture>. make a statement Of all
the facts known to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
EXTRA BURDEN
Big Increase in B. & M.
Operating Expense
Conditions Justify Directors in Ask
ing Federal Court TO Take Control
Of Property Says Receiver James n.
Austis

Boston, Sept. 23.-Additional burdens IN
operating expenses which have fallen
upon the Boston & Maine Railroad since
the first OF the year fully justified the d.
rectors in asking the federal court 10 take
control OF the property, James H. Hus-
tbs. temporary receiver, told stockholders
in his annual report made public today
Unusual conditions confronting transpor-
tation companies in that period clearly
established the fact, ne said. that the d.
rectors were right in contending year
ago that the favorable showing made BY
the road the preceding year could no, be
depended upon to continue and offered
no real hope OF permanent relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
Farewell Meeting on Common


Following a farewell meeting on
Boston Common. the new soldiers Of
democracy were escorted to the North
station t. entrain. The marchers were
Ied IN Governor Mccall. Mayor Cur
IN, IA shop William Lawrence, Mon
siynor N. j. Splaine and Rabbi Harry
Levi. Thousands upon thousands OF
people were packed in and about the
railroad station Many of them were
fathers and mothers Of the men who
had come to say a last goodbye. But
he crowd was 50 dense that individu-
al partings were impossible. A large
detail OF police. assisted by a com
many ~ the state guard, succeeded
after great efforts in clearing a way
for majority OF the men to reach
the troop trains, but nearly 400 we're
lat in the crowd and a special train
"a made up for them two hours later.
Plans had been made TO hold the
farewell in the Boston theatre, but five
minutes after the doors were opened
there vas no room for the selected
men and the meeting adjourned TO
ne common
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24

Most Powerful Explosives
Fifty-on boxes We're taken from the
Continued on Page 1coI. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
Rooms To Let :?

rxess are locking about 20 re,
.ss,sa fer the winter
t.ss journal Classified Ads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-24
Douckonine Chief Staff

pacity, therefore. i not great.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-01-31
WILSON MAY STUMP
CONSIDERS MAKING SEVERAL
SPEECHES ON PEACE
Senate Halts Long Debate on Presi-
dents Address-Stone Opposed
TO Action.

Washington, Jan. &c. - President
Wilson has taken under consideration
suggestion that after congress ad-
journs he make a number of speeches
in different parts of the country In
campaign of education In connection
with the ideas expressed by him in his
address on peace before the senate.
Officials said the president had
reached no conclusion and would not
do SO for several weeks.
Action on Senator Cummins' resO-
lutiOn to provide for exclusive con-
sideratioD of Presidents Wilson peace
address until all senators have ex-
pressed their views, was deferred, and
it was sent to the calendar after it
had been debated two hours.
Senator Cummins sought TO obtain
unanimous consent for the resolution
to go over without prejudice, TO come
up automatically again this week, but
Chairman Stone of foreign relations
committee objected. Senator Cum
minis pointed out that with the res0lu-
ton on the calendar it is possible for
him to move to take it up tomorrow or
any other day after the senate rou-
tine morning business is concluded.
Senator Stone wanted TO refer the
resolution to the foreign relations
committee, but the presiding officer
finally ordered it TO the calendar.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-01-31
BORAH SUBMITS RESOLUTION
Calls 81 the Senate to Reaffirm Its
Faith i'm the Monroe
Doctrine.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Borah
of Idaho introduced d resolution on
Thursday calling upon the senate Ito
reaffirm it's faith" in the Monroe doc
trine and a strict adherence to Wash
ington's warning against entangling
foreign alliances. The resolution was
read, and at Senator Borahs request
went over under the rules. There was
no debate on the measure.
The Borah resolution win bring the
presidents international peace league
plan, as laid down in his Monday adj
dress TO the senate, into direct issue
and viii have the effect of combining
peace debates to that particular sub
ject.
The resolution is designed TO elm
mate haphazard peace discussion and
divide senators for or against the ex-
tension of the Monroe doctrine tc the
entire world.
Senator Borah asked that the resolu-
ton lie on the table.