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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24

be said to be for such a great estab-
lishment nor can we yet, without fur
Their study and deliberation, be conf
dent that the means suggested are the
most appropriate to the need which it
shall be determined wise to foresee.''
100000 Men
In round numbers the staff plan
would supply a trained force OF 4,000,-
600 men with one year of intensive
military instruction. 1t is estimated by
the war college that approximately
100000 boys in their 18th year would
be available for training annually.
They would. under the plan. be LA
Bile to call to the colorS until 81 years
of age, passing after the first IL months
of their training to the first reserve
for the next four years and one month,
then into the second reserve and fl
nally into the unorganized reserve I'M
til they reached the age Of 45.
The purpose of the bill is to consti-
tute the first reserve as a fully organ
lied and equipped fighting force with
a strength of 100000 ready to respond
Continued on Page 5-Col. ~
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rovciuor Carl T.. Millikon at 1851
''cloch Of Friday. Fob. %, 1917. signed
tho resolve providing for the submits
SION oi IN" equal suffrage question to
thr people. The Governor Was seated
ny his do-k II his private Office at the
state House surrounded hE q group Of
Suffrage leaders ana used three pens,
he first of which he then presented to
WIS Dcnora! Knox Livingston of Ban
.or. manager Of In" suffrage cam
qas.n. the second to Mrs. Arthur T.
}alruNno Of Portland. president Of the
Maine Suffrage Association, and the
'hlrd is Mrs. Robert Treat White
house of Portland, president of the
N3iu, EcleIcndum League.
The Party in Office
Several pictures were made of the
..pup. hich included the following:
,;oy,rncr carl t. Millikcn, seated at
Bus Desk. with Mrs. Milliken, Mrs.
Henry ~ cobb of Augusta. Mrs.
Arthur T. Balcntinc Of Portland, Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
Federal Agencies
Bending Efforts to
Stop Soaring F rices
President and Cabinet Discuss Situation
Views Expressed Gregory May Announce
Program Soon

Washington, Feb. 23.-The soaring
cost of foodstuff throughout the coun-
try today engaged the attention of viz
tually every governmental agency with
even a remote relation to the problem.
President Wilson and the cabinet dis
cussed the situation from many angles.
its cause and possible remedies. Views
held by some of the conferees were
that the record prices were intertwined
with the general car shortage and con-
gestion on transportation lines and in
directly affected by the German sub
marine warfare which has resulted in
vast accommodations Of freight and re-
sultant car congestion at Eastern sea-
ports. Department of justice agents re-
sumed with new energy their investi-
CATION of prices to determine if there
is actual shortage of foodstuffs at large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24

cities where rioting has recently oc-
Cured.
Attorney General Gregory announced
that measures which may be of consider
able avail toward lettering that situa-
ton probably would be announced short
ly.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
through it's field forces of Investigators
and officers here kept close watch on the
railroads efforts to straighten out the
angle at congested points and was re-
ported to be satisfied that the gigantic
task Of returning to normal conditions
was progressing as speedily as might be
expected.
The car service commission OF the
American Railway Commission is the su-
preme court in all subjects anecting the
shortage and congestion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
DENIES RUMORS
Of SLUMP IN The
POTATO MARKET

Bangor, Me. Feb. pa report pub
lished here that potatoes were selling
in Caribou on Thursday at 81 to $3.50
barrel and rumors from unknown
sources that the Aroostool1 market had
declined 40 per cent, were denied to-
night by President Todd of the Bangor
& Aroostook Railroad, who had been in
direct communication with Caribou and
other parts of the potato region. The
range of prices lin Fort Fairfield on
Thursday was IS to $3.50 with large
sales at 50 and no change is reported
from any part of -Aroostoot county on
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24

jority of tho people want 70 express
their views at the polls On question
upon which they have not expressed
themselves before, the right should be
given them.
Mrs. Whitchousr also gracefully ac-
cepted the souvenir, with 4 few words
OF appreciation Of tho Governors CT
{. IT'S In their behalf
Governor Millkeu then, in a few
words addressed to the entire group,
said that the women had given a good
example of how a campaign ought to
be conducted and congratulated them
on the progress, made, hoping that this
might be the first step toward the final
adoption of equal suffrage in Maine.
All the approaches to the Governors
room We're crowded with interested
spectators, both men and women, pre-
sumably all in favor OF the measure.
Among the ladies were: Mrs. Fl. J.
Hunt of Bangor, Mrs belmont Elmer
son, Mrs Geneva Emerson, Miss Nina
Robinson and Miss Pearl Bryant of
Island Falls; Miss Harriet M;lIiken Of
AnguSta and others.
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Beginning Of Trouble

The trouble began when the major
ity rejected an amendment modifying
the excess profits tax provision of the
revenue measure. There was confer
ence presided ever by Senator Lodge
and participated in by leaders Of both
wings of the Republican party. inc1ud-
ing Senators Penrose, Smoot. Weeks
and Brandegee. of the regulars, and La
Toilette. Poindexter and Norris of the
Progressive group.
Returning to the floor the Repub-
licans BEGAN killing time. speaking one
after another for hours on perfume
tory amendments, while the exasper-
ated Democrats in charge Of the reve-
nue. bill listened helplessly
Democratic leaders are considering
forcing all-night sessions in an effort
to tire the tilhusters out and they may
begin tomorrow. 1T is realized that the
Republicans by persistent obstructive
tactics can prevent the enactment Of the
revenue bill and the necessary appro-
pria ton measures and thus make an OK
ira session imperative. Some of the Dem
ocrats hope however, that the real Lead
ers of the movement are mancuvering
ed features of the revenue bill and may
not carry out their threats against tho
whole legislative program.
Today's gathering Of the minority lead
ers was one Of the few which Senator
La Toilette has attended for some time.
II was learned later that some of those
present insisted that the President sought
too much power in handling the strained
international situation, that he should
be compelled to call an extra session
through enforced failure of legislation,
and that any request for special author
ity should be fought to the end Of tho
present session.
On the floor Senator Simmons open
" declared the Republicans were seek
ing to defeat important bills in order
10 force a special session and said he
did not doubt they could do It. Be
sides the revenue bill, necessary to
meet an expected treasury deficit tho
army and navy appropriation bills are
among the measures which also would
fail should the filbuster prove effect
i've.
President Wilson's proclamation to-
day for the usual special session of tho
Senate beginning March 5, apparently
had no effect in weakening the Itopub-
lican attack. but some administration
senator's tonight were inclined to think
that it might serve to plaCate the Re-
publicans and clear tho way for leGls-
lative action in day or two. Ii the
Democrats should start their contlnu-
Gus session tomorrow, ii would break
up a farewell dinner party planned by
the Republicans to their colleagues.
who retire to private life on March E.
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The Death of Robert Haden

first mention received here of the sink
ing of the Athos. The vessel was Of 1915
tons and sailed from Yokohama Dec. %
for Marseiles. stopping at Happong Jan
8. according to latest reports.
The consul's dispatch gave no details as
to other loss of life, how the ship was
destroyed whether she was armed or
how the American was killed The ma
tionality of the submarine was not given,
but may have been Austrian. Informa-
ton is being gathered officially to deter
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7 hir teen Killed In
Southern I 'orr1adoes

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 23.-Thirteen persons
are known 10 have lost their lives and
more than a hundred have been report
ed injured in a series of tornadoes that
swept portions of Alabama. Georgia and
Mississippi toda. The most serious loss
of life was in middle Alabama. Seven
persons were killed in the HollinsMid-
y-stewartvillc section of Alabama and
at Whitsett Ala, four Negroes were
killed in the destruction Of their cabins.
Much timber was blown down and
many residences were damaged. Two
Negroes we're killed at Lithonia, Ca,
where at least 60 small dwellings, were
demolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
Interment Of Funston
Body at San Francisco

san Francisco, Feb. 23.-The body OF
Major General Frederick Funston, who
died in san Antonio, Teas, Monday
night, arrived here today for inter
Preside, tomorrow.
4 drizzling rain spattered the dress
uniforms of army officers and four
companies of coast artillery from Fort
Winfield Scott. who stood at attention,
under arms as the fower-covered cas-
ket was taken from the car into a
hearse.
The march in the funeral cortege
was headed by a corps of police, to
state over night under a guard Of 81
corporals.
The body was received by Mayor
James Rolph, Jr., Maj. Gen. Franklin
Bell and Rear Admiral William F. Full
lam, L. S. \.
Veterans of the Civil War and men
who saw battle with Funston in the
Philippines wept as Mayor Rolph said;
MY fellow citizens: General Fun
ston Is dead. His mortal remains rest
in that casket in the care of the peo
pie of San Francisco. who loved him
so well.
The casket will not be opened. 1t
is the wish of Mrs Funston that we
remember him as he was in the active
service of his country"
Mrs. Funston will be permitted to see
the face of her husband tomorrow at
the church service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24

Washington. Feb. 23-Robert Alton
Haden. an American Presbyterian mis-
sionary stationed at Foo Chow, China.
persisted when the French liner Athos
was destroyed by a submarine 2lo miles
east of Malta on Feb Il.
Consul Keblinger at Malta cabled re-
port of Haden's death to the state de-
partment today and said that the mis-
sionary's address was given as in care Of
the Presbyterian mission board at Nash
vile, Tenn.
The report from the Malta consul is the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
Asks Wide Publicity

The secretary said it was not
thought that Congress could give so
intricate a problem consideration in
the closing days of this session, but
suggested that wide publicity be given
the staff plan "to the end that both
Congress and the war department can,
in any subsequent consideration given
to the subject. have the benefit of an
enlightened. thoughtful public opinion
upon the needs and wishes of the
country.
Not Ready for Opinion
"As yet" the letter of transmittal
continues, II am not prepared to say
officially for the war department that
the need of the country can reasonably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
Consider Allies

1t was announced that in deciding
what commodities should be excluded
from the United Kingdom in order to
economic in tonnage. the government
had to take into account the interests
of its allies. The restrictions aroused
immediate protests, from France, as the
imports from that country of mineral
waters wines, brandy. silks. needlework
and all kinds of garments and luXuries,
feathers and flowers, represent a con-
siderable income to the French pro-
ducers. The hour given to the board of
trade to issue special license. however,
may be freely exercised in behalf of the
Allies of Great Britain as ships taking
munitions and other supplies to France
and Italy have ample tonnage to bring
return cargoes. There are now heaVy
stocks of French wines in England.
American firms dealing in typewrlters
and Photographic apparatus almost mo-
nopolize the English market. but nave
factories here. The importation or Am
erican boots and shoes. once heavy mas
decreased greatly in the last oecaoe.
The country has large supplies OF COL
Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
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Deborah Knox Livingston Of Bangor.
Mrs. Florence Brooks Whitehouse Of
Portland, Hon. Charles A. Millikcn of
Augusta, father of the Governor, Mrs.
Guy =. Gannett of Augusta and Mrs.
William X. Pattangall of Augusta.
Governor Millillen. Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremonies performed by
the photographers. dipped the first pen
in the ink. and. with every eye fixed
upon it wrote the word Carl" TAX
ing up the second, he affixed the initial
"E." The third pen was used in fin
ishing the signature with the word
"Miiliken.'
Governors Congratulations
The pens We're duplicates, a plain
ebony handle, with gold stub pen.
The Governor arose, turned to Mrs.
Livingston, and, extending the first
pen, said:
Il take great pleasure in presenting
to you, as campaign manager of the
equal suffrage movement, this pen, the
first to be used in signing this act.
congratulate you on the successful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
Immediate Support

Although the Democrats believe the
fight is aimed chiefly at the admins
tration's emergency revenue bill, 1t
drew prompt and hearty support from
those opposing any grant of additional
power TO the executive which might
result in aggressive action to rotect
American rights in the war zone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
OR
DISASTER FOR
GREAT BRITAIN
Lloyd George Proposes
Drastic Measures to
Cope with Tonnage
Shortage and Subma-
rine Menace-Impor-
tations Must Be Con-
fined to Necessities

London. FEB. %, 1921 p. M.-Pre-
micr Lloyd George said in speech in
the House Of Commons today that the
success of the allied cause depended
upon the ability to solve the tonnage
shortage which was now affecting the
ordinary needs of tic nation and mill
,ary exigencies. The situation, he de-
carod called for the gravest meas
GreS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
British List
of Prohibited
lnnportations
ALL LUXURIES
ARE EXCLUDED
Many Commodities Likely to Be
Sadly Missed by People

London, Feb. 23.-Tte Official Gazette
tonight gives list of articles. the i'm
portation of which is prohibited. The
decree takes effect today. The list in
cludes agricultural machinery, boots and
shoes of leather. fruits except lemons
and oranges. leather gloves. glass man
ufactures. linen and yarns and manu-
features thereof. canned Holsters and
salmon. manufactured silks and skins
furs, food articles containing sugar. ex-
cept condensed milk, tomatoes. type
writer's, wine of all kinds, wood and
tinlhnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
SenateHas d
Filibuster
DEMOCRATS ARE
DESPERATE OVER
MINORITY STAND

May Bring All-Night
Sessions with Only
Eight Days Remain
ing Result of Re-
jected Amendment
Threatens Essential
Pending Legislation
and FOreshadOWs De-
feat of Wilson's Re-
quest for Authority
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
AMERICAN LOST
IN SINKING OF
STEAMER ATHOS
Presbyterian Missionary Dies in Torpedo At
tack on Vessel Carrying Troops
in Medit erranean
WASHINGTON STUDYING REPORTS TO
DETERMINE SIGNIFICANCE OF CASE

Paris Feb 23The French teamer Athos carrying Senegal
troops and colonial aborers has been orpedoed
Mediterranean Sea-
The topedong occurred despite the that Aho was
escorted by the French torpedo destroyes Mameu
Ensegne Henry which, aided by gnboa 1850 persons
the steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
Boston Forecast

Boston. Feb. 23.-Forecast for Bost on
and vicinity: Fair Saturday and Sun
day; colder Saturday: strong westerly
winds diminishing Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
THE WEATHER
CLEARING

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Clearing and colder Saturday;
Sunday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
THE UNIVERSAL
BILL
Is TRANSMITTED
Would Supply Trained Force of 100000
by Year of Int nsive instruction
MILITARY EXPERTS OF GENERAL
STAFF REGARD PLAN AS IDEAL

Washington Feb 23The army general staff universal
bill transmitted to the military committee today
by Secretary Baker without ene expression by the admin
istraton either the ubct the specific proposal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
Hunt Out Submarines

Tie premier said there was no sure
way 10 victory without hunting the
'jbmarncs from the deep.
n We take drastic measures, he
'1nrnued. 1--WE can cope with the sub
marine menace. hut If the nation is not
prepared to act drastic measures tor
dealing with the menace, disaster is
before us.
Tho government is hopeful of find
ing means of dealing with the subma-
rlnc. but we should be guilty of folly
n We rested TRANQUILITY upon the ex-
p"ctatiou of realization of that hope.
We have to deal ruthlessly and
promptly with the tonnage problem by
measures which impose great sacri-
hccS upon the country.
Measures Proposed
There are three sets of measures:
First. by the navy as described by Sir
Edward Carson (first lord of the ad-
miralty): second, the building of mer-
chant ships; third. dispensing with I'M
Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
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Measures Proposed
FuLLER'S JEWELRY STORE

REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST
Eyes Tested. Glasses Fitted
Repairing Done Promptly.
ieR2Qd5tx 276 Water St.. Augusta.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-23
MUST REDUCE
SUGAR SUPPLY
New York Consumers Told They Must
c::. ce.=--=t:oE: sc e=r cen..-
Communities Short to Receive First
Supplies From Beet Factories.

y v ~ y 2, y . .
New York, Oct 23.-Consumers must
curtail their supply so per cent to avert
a sugar famine in New York City
Henry Moskawitz, told meeting today
of refiners. wholesale and retail deal
ers called to devise means OF insuring
an equitable distribution Of the sugar
available here. The meeting ended
in the appointment Of a committee
which is to perfect details OF the dis
tribution scheme.
Commissioner Markowitz has fixed
10 and II cents a pound as the maxi
mum retail price and has issued a
warning that IL retailers take advan-
tage Of the situation to boost prices
they, will be cut OF from their sup
plies. ss.s
The A. n. Lamborn Company, sugar
brokers, today made public state
ment which, It is said, was authorized
by the food administration sugar dis
tributing company. This statement
reads In part:
"The beet sugar industry will come
to the rescue OF New England and
north Atlantic states east of Buffalo
and Pittsburgh, and north os and IN
cluding Baltimore during the existing
exhaustion Of cane supplies
shipments will commence immedi-
ately from all operating beet sugar
factories. Owing to the extremely diff.
fcult transportation Conditions 1t Il
necessary to limit offerings to only
manufacturers or jobbing trade in such
communities az are entirely without
sugar <
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-23
SENATOR SHOT sY BROTHER.

Paul o. Hustins, Of Wisconsin, Killed
in Hunting Accident.
Milwaukee, Oct 23.-United States
Senator Paul O. Husting. accidentally
and fatally wounded at Rush lake
while hunting with his brother, Gus
tave, died at .t0:45 Sunday night.
The tragedy occurred at o'clock
Sunday afternoon. Senator Husting
was in boat ahead Of his brother.
hunting ducks.
The senator remained conscious af-
ter the accident for some time. He
was rushed to the home Of c. A. Black
burn, near Pickett. He realized the
end was near. Before physicians ar
rived he was unconscious and died
without recognizing others who were
about the bedside. The body was taken
to Fond du Lac early yesterday and
later will be taken to the senator's
home at Mayville, where interment
probably will be made.
Senator Husting and his brother.
Gustave, were rowing In separate boats
on .ush lake, the former being Just
ahead. A flock Of ducks appeared.
Senator Husting called to his brother
to shoot. Just then he arose in his
boat and received the full charge from
Gustave's gun in his back. He, fell
back in the boat. The brother rowed
quickly alongside and towed the boat
to shore. Friends were suwmoned and
the senator carried to the Blackburn
farm house. Physicians found his
condition serious. Friends and >rela-
tfyes were notified by wire. He sank
rapidly until death came.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-23
Ribbons For Wounded Man,
Mexicans Battle Y.aui indians.


NoEales, Ariz., Oct. 2S.--Eight hun
dred Yaqui Indians. working northward
presumably to seize recently harvested
bean and corn crops, were engaged In
battle Sunday and yesterday by Mex
lean troops in La Colorado district, ac-
cording to mining men who arrived
here last night from Hermosillo, Son.
ora. ,....
The government troops. the mining
men said, We're part of the forces OF
Gen. r. Elias Gales, under the COM
nland Of General Gomez. The battle
began at dawn Sunday. when the va
q,lis Indians attacked the town of Sua-
qui Grande. in the southern La Col
orado district. Requests for govern
ment reinforcements were telephoned
to Hermisillo yesterday from the San
Xavier.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-23
Millions of Pounds
Of Sugar Found in
Buffalo Warehouse

H- ' e. II
Buffalo, N. Y, Oct. 23.-Federal sec
ret service agents today reported tc
Washington the discovery in Buffalo
warehouse Of millions OF pounds OF
sugar in barrels and bags. labelled "tor
crust -four" Notations on the pack
ages. it was stated. intimated that the
sugar had been coming into the ware
house over period Of several months
A federal agent who made a survey
OF the contents Of the building estimat-
ed the amount of sugar at $50 car
loads, or about 100000 pounds.
Around immense piles of sacks con-
taining the sugar the federal agent said
he found screen of other articles,
while some of the containers marked
top crust -four actually had -four
sprinkled over the outside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-23
BELGIAN WAR BOG DEAD.
Canine Which Escaped Death on eattI'

Canine Which Escaped Dsath on Battle
Fronts Victim of Wounds. and Age.
Washington, Oct. 23.-Neifie. the
celebrated war: dog. brought to this
country BY the Belgian mission, is dead.
The passing of member Of the
mission itself would scarcely cause
more grief among them. At the frst
battle OF Ypres Nellie trotted faith
fully along beside her owner, British
officer, in the rain Of high explosive
shells. He fell. she being only wound
ed, wandered about no mans land un-
til picked up by Major Osterreith, Of
Belgian first regiment Of guides, to
whom she transferred her allegiance.
When Major Osterreith came to this
country with the Belgian mission Nell
lie came along and thousands Of Amer
leans have seen her twinkling, little
eyes and stubby. wagging tail acknow-
ledge their attentions. The cause OF
her death was combination OF
wounds and age.