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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-29
. SkOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS II



patients of DR.. Wadsworth.
Mrs. Forrest Cross and son Ardale
are spending the school vacation
weeks in Portland.
Miss Leah Flanders of Madison
avenue is to spend the week end at
her home in Athens.
Sandy Goodwin has entered the
employ of Pooler & Emery, proprie-
tors of the Peoples Garage.
Mrs. E. E. McNeelie returned yes
terday from a visit with MI and
Mrs. Robert Houston in Guilford.
John Walsh, William Miller and
Joe Valasky, who have been serving a
Is day jail sentence for jumping
transportation, were released last
Friday.
Mrs. F. o. Sawyer of Madison
avenue is to entertain few friends at
Nhlot pal y at htl uoilt tolIOlTOW
(Friday) afternoon. Eight tables
will be in play.
Ten recruits have been added 10
Company E within the past two days.
Plans are now on foot for recruit
ing office at Madison and possibly
others at Norridgewock and Bingham.
j. ocrlmegour Is expected to return
today from a few days business trip
to Gardiner. 1t is expected that
work will again be commenced Mon
day on the excayating on the postof-
fee lot
Miss Caroline Cover is passing
her vacation in Haverhill, Mass. She
will visit for time her cousin Miss
Gladys Cummings and will probably
go from there to visit with friends
in Exeter, N. II.
Mrs. Louis E. Dow rendered her
resignation as president of the Ladies
Aid of the First Baptist church at a
business meeting held Monday after
noon. The resignation is to take eff
feet after the May festival.
Sewell w. Smith will be 81 years
old on the 8th of April next. He
has been confined to his room. and a
part of the time to his bed, since last
December. He is slightly better now
and brief calls from his friends will
be very welcome
Clayton Williamson is to go to
Portland Saturday to attend the ban
quet given by the Sigma Epsilon
fraternity of which he is a member
He will be accompanied back Sunday
by Mrs. Williamson who has been
spending the week in Portland.
Carl Curtis and Everett Bacon
comprise the committee on arrange
ments for the banquet of the Milburn
Club which is to be given by the los
ing side, captained by Ernest Leigh
.on, to the winning side, captained by
J. Wallace Blunt. The date of the
banquet will be April 9th, if G. A. r.
hall is obtainable for that time, and
the members of Russell Post G., A.
r. have been invited as guests. There
will be appropriate observances Of
the day commemorative Lees sur
render
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-29
Card of Thanks

We wish TO express our heartfelt
thanks to our kind friends and
neighbors for their many acts of
kindness during our recent bereave-
ment, and also for the beautiful floral
offerings sent by them and the mem
bers of the p. o. department the
Grange and the Bethany Church.
Mrs. Fanny A Cleveland
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. c. Cleveland
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Mason
March 81. 1917 Sknwhegan Ne 3
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-29

All the latest creations in new
Spring Millinery will be shown at
Miss Della Bouchard's opening Satur-
day, March 31st.
The Working League of the Con
gregational Church will hold meet
ing Monday, April End at 2 D. m.
Public supper will be served at $50,
price 25c.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-29

| extend to you a cordial invitation
to attend my Millinery Opening, Sat
urday, March 31st. Miss Della
Bouchard.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-29
Notice of
Advance in Wages

The advance in wages for the car
penters and joiners Of Skowhegan
effective April LIST, is to be 25 cents
per day. instead of so cents per day
as previously announced.
N. LESTER SHEPLEY, Sec'y.,
Skowhegan Local, No. 1856,
Carpenters and Joiners
2w12 of America.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-29

Saturday, March 31st is the date of
Millinery Opening at Miss Durens.
Spring Millinery Opening at Miss
Della Bouchard's Parlors, Saturday,
March 31st.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-29

''his paper has the largest circu-
lation of any American Country
Weekly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
Hindenburg Sees
Victory Won "f"-

AMSTERDAM. July 5.-Field Mar
shal Won lIindenburg. on his return to
the front from Austrian headquarters,
predicted, according to Berlin dis
ratch today, that in the mot too dis
tsnt future" Germany's enemies would
be forced to make peace. Describing
the present situation the field marshal
is quoted as saying:
'If we hold our ground against en-
envy attacks until the submarine has
done its work the war is won for us.
Our enemies must continue their at
tacks, however. hopeless they may be.
They cannot wait for the arrival OF
the American armies.
Il wish the enemy statesmen had
the same knowledge Of the Austrian
monarchy as have. They would then
abandon their present plans. brought
home from my visit to Austria the firm
conviction that We shall stand togeth-
er to a victorious end. Our alliance
cannot be shaken"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
JULY FOURTH
STIRS BRITISH
TO GRATITUDE
Anniversary Of Estrange-
ment Becomes Festival of
Reunion"-Post.

LONDON, July 5.--The prominence
given Independence Day by the lead
ing morning newspapers Of London
suggests a recurrence OF British
rather than an American anniversary.
Besides, fully reporting the celebration
incidents, banquets, speeches and 9TH
er things, the principal papers devote
the finest editorials thereto, emphasiz-
ing the sentiments expressed by for
eign Secretary Balfour.
The Morning Post, which often in
the past has been critical rejoices that
1.-The anniversary Of estrangement has
become festival of reunion" and de-
clares: Not the least of manifold
benefits the Germans unwittingly con-
ferred on Great Britain is the lifting
OF Anglo-American relations to plane
of more intimate and cordial friend
ship than a century of time has been
able to achieve
Times Praises Americans.
The Times, after gratiffed general
comment, says there are some Britons
[continued On Page Nine.]
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
Dogs of War Loose
in China; Soldiers
Lusting to Fight

TIEN TSIN, July 5.-A military
clash in China Is imminent. The
troops of Picking are showing signs OF
opposition to General Chank-Hsun's 9
dictatorship under the guise of mon
archy. At the same time the troops OF
Tsao Kun, military governor OF the
province Of Chilli, are mobilizing and
preparing to proceed to Peking.
Tsao Kun's action followed an ulti-
matum sent to General Chang Hsun
giving him twenty-four hours to with
draw troops frcm PekiEg. General
Chang took no notice of the demand.
Executions and imprisonment OF
prominent officials have resulted from
the disturbed state of affairs. Treach-
cry and opposition to the Manchu
restoration are given as reasons for
this action. Among those imprisoned
was Wang Shi-Chen, minister of war
in the republic. The executions al
ready number nine among the most
prominent being Prince Pu Lun, chair.
man of the council of state.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
PRISONERS
TAKEN BY BRIT0NS
SINCE WAR BEGAN

LONDON, July 5.-Since the begin
ming of the war, the British have cap
tured 117,776 prisoners, exclusive OF
natives taken prisoner in the African
campaign, many of whom have been
released, said Maj. Gen. F. B. Maurice.
director of military operations. at the
war office today. The British have
lost to the enemy 51,O88 men including
India and native troops. These figures
take in all theaters of war.
The British have captured 739 guns
during the war. OF the guns lost 81
were recaptured and Of the SO remain
ing in enemy hands "a we're lost by the
British on the west front early in the
war.
"The British have not lost single
gun on the west front since April 1915,
said the general.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
WHY War HITS
BANK ACCOUNT
OF every one
Uncle Sam Buys Five Million
Blankets and Six Million
Pairs of Shoes.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-An idea
of the enormous cost to maintain
Americas fighting forces is given IN
statement issued by the committee
on public information today showing
the relative amounts expended In
1915, when the country was at peace,
and to be expended this year.
Subsistence, for instance, which IN
1915 was supplied at the modest cost
Of $a,S0O,00O. this year has been pro-
cided for in the appropriation esti-
mates at $133, 100000.
Clothing and camp garrison equ1-
page, which two years ago were had
for $780, 900. will cost this year
1921 900, 900.
Ordnance stores and supplies which
in 1915 were furnished for only $!oo,-
600, this year will cost more tnan
s1o6 100000. 49,
Manufacture of arms. which In 1913
cost $45O,OOO, this year will cost more
than $55,00o.O0O.
Ammunition for small arms which
in 1915 was had at s875,0OO, this year
will cost $14S, 100000.
Transportation, which In 1919 was
furnished at $13,000,000 this year Will
cost 1922 2.00o, 900.
Regular supplies, which in 1915 cost
SIC, 100000, this year will cost s1lO'-
100000.
For aeronautics s450,OO0 was appro-
priated in 1915, while $47,OO0.ooo al
ready has been appropriated for this
year. This does not include OF course,
the ADMINISTRATOR big aircraft pro-
gram which calls for an initial appro-
priaion of $639, 100000.
Among the items already purchas seq
are: 100000 blankets, S7,oOO'ooo
, yards of bobbinette, 100000 cots,
45,5oO, 1000 yards Of cotton cloth, Il
100000 of unbleached drilling. 5000
900 pairs of shoes and 11,191.OOO pairs
of light wool socks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
draft NUMBERS REPORTED HERE;
GOVERNMENT DENIES RUm0R

ing a total Of $4,000 for the Arst
army. No more drawing will be made
until exemptions have been made, the
report continued.
Instructions were received this
morning by the local board to number
registered men of the county consecu-
lively. This list is then to be forward
ed to the state board, and from them
to the national officials. The county
reports, however, are not to be In un-
til Saturday. Nothing of the drawing
had been heard by any member of the
board, and it was not believed by
them that it had been made.
The Associated Press headquarters
in Indianapolis said at 2 o'clock that
while the same report was out all
over the state, and they had been re-
ceiving constant calls to verify it,
they had received nothing from any
Official source.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05

COPENHAGEN, July 5.-Leutenant
General Won Stein. Prussian minister
of war, and state. told a committee OF
the German Reichstag yesterday. ac-
cording to dispatches reaching here,
that a further British offensive was
expected north Of Arras where Gen.
eral Haig apparently is preparing ac-
tons on large scale. The minister
said the abandonment of the Saloniki
campaign was improbable but he re
earded the Italian offensive on the
Isonzo and in the Tyrol as shattered.
His views on the Russian offensive are
unreported If expressed.
The ministerial declarations regard
ing the working Of the submarine
campaign, about which the official
Wolff News bureau cable ample re-
ports to the neutral press. were not the
only matters before yesterdays meet
ing of the Ecichstag committee. The
socialist organ Vcrwaer:s in its In
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05

Mass Attack of U-Boats on
Pershing's Transports Due
to Tips of Kaiser's Agents
in u. S.
UNCLE SAM AROUSED

WASHINGTON. July 5.-Offtcials
who for obvious reasons cannot be
quoted declared today that II the gov
ernment activities against German
spies in the United States could be
published the news would startle the
world.
While not admitting they are con-
vinced that the spy system was en-
tirely responsible for the massed sub
marine attack on the transport OF
General Pershings expedition, 1t was
said that the combined force OF the
state, war. navy, and justice depart
ment were working In cohesion. and
systematically unearthing Information
of an amazing character. and Of great
value to the government.
News Leaks Out.
II was pointed out that even with the
strictest censorship Of mails. cables
and press, the European allies have not
been able to meet the situation to their
complete satisfaction. The problem
is OF far greater magnitude in this
country was thousands of aliens, an
immense border and countless possible
means Of outside communication.
Secret service operation necessarily
carried on under cover are given lit
tie or no publicity and this fact. offic-
ials say, give rise to surmise that
little has been accomplished.
Even Germany Has Trouble.
It was pointed out today that al
though the allies have never maintain
ed SPY systems as far reaching or ef-
fective as Germany, even that country
despite her registration OF individuals,
her comparatively small border line
and net work Of secret police has been
unable to prevent information OF her
military moves from reaching the out
side world.
Germany's realization Of that is
shown in her absolute suppression OF
all mail and cable communication for
a considerable period preceding any
important military movement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
Prussian Minister of War Expects
New British Offensive North of Arras

dependent report Of the proceedings in
the Little Reichstag" says Herr Eb.
ert, the socialist. devoted considerable
attention to the unsatisfactory condi-
tions in the nutrition of the people
and the prospect Of an inadequate sup
rly of fuel for the fourth war winter
which the Germans probably will be
called to face.
Herr Erzberger. the clerical leader,
and Herr Won Payer. radical, support
ed in general Herr Ebert's view Of
conditions and criticised the govern
ment's inefficient measures for deal.
ing with the problem.
Representatives Of various parties
expressed divergent views on the
peace question which was also dis
cussed by the committee Herr Eb-
ert said the government could have
Leace this summer II 1t would only Of
fer peace without annexations and in
IDENTITIES to all opponents and aban-
don separate overtures to Russia.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
"Doing Their Bit;
They Would Do More
IF Giuen a Chance

WASHINGTON, July 5.-Inmates OF
the prisons and reformatories OF the
country want to do their bit for the
country during the war. Representa-
tives of twenty-three States. called
into conference here by the American
Prison Association, brought that word
to the government today and offered
cooperation in any way possible.
A standing committee to further
such cooperation was named. AS far
as practicable, use will be made OF
approximately 10000 inmates Of penal
and reformatory institutions and sew
eral hundred thousand acres In insti-
tutional farms.
Resembling of the executive order
Of 1905 providing that no prison-made
goods shall be contracted for or pur-
chased by the government was urged
by the conference.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
new DRIVE
IN. BELGIUM
FEARED BY
PRUSS|ANS
kaiser's Airmen Try to Spy
Out Entente Preparations
Mine of Them Brought
Down.
FRENCH HOLD GAINS
(By Associated Press)

With Russia proving that her army,
now rehabilitated, can strike telling
blows again, the Entente forces appar-
entity are preparing to resume the for
ward movement on the western front.
Notable activity is developing In
Belgium: Germany senses the trend
of things there and extraordinary ef-
forts by her air men to find out what
is going on beyond the British lines
are reflected in the official statements.
From all appearances the German
fliers are having poor successes. Lon
dams report last night. for instance,
showed nine German airplanes taken
ont Of action to one lost by the Brit
ish.
Expect Blow at Arras
That the British blow will fall north
of Arras Is the German expectation,
according to General Won Stein, the
Prussian minister of war. He told
German Reichstag committee yester-
day that General Haig apparently was
preparing for an offensive on a large
scale in this area.
In this connection 1t is to be noted
that the British. in local operation
last night, pushed their. lines forward
lightly on 600 yard front southwest
of Hollebeke, in Belgium.
Petain Holds Positions
General Petain, on the French front
Is bending his efforts toward retain
ing intact all the commanding posi-
ton his troops now occupy. The lat
est German attempt to wrest control
O. an important sector on the Aisne
from him. not only came to naught
with exceptionally heavy losses, but
the French in their reaction took a
sa'iert rosition near Cerny from the
Gc'rons.
Parts dieratches report the Ameri
can cc~tinsent which naraded in
Paris Yesterday as proceeding to the
permanent American training camp
and announces that the unit of the
army now at French port will leave
there shortly for camp instructions.
rhe entire expedition is expected tc
be encamped by July Is under com
mard of Major-General Sibert
On Tuesday night bombing attacks
were carried out by naval air-service
machines on the airdomes at CHS
telles and Nieumunster, and also or
the sea plane sheds and train al
Zaaren." says an admiralty announce
ment today.
Several tons of bombs were
dropped All the machines returned
safely"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
Euen Capetown Feels
Fourth Of July Spirit

CAPETOWN, July 5.-Independence
Cay was celebrated by the opening OF
a recruiting rally, the principal meet
ing of which was attended by the
American consul general. George H.
Murphy and l. X. Merriman, premier
OF. Cape Colony Mr. Merriman, in an
address, eulogized the stand America
had taken. Washington, Lincoln, Lee
and others like them, he said, formed
the glory Of America and revealed the
true soul of the people which some.
times seemed obscured by prosperity
and materials. He noped and believes
that President Wilson would add his
name to those great men who created
and upheld the ideals Of the American
people.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05

PARIS, J,.ly 4 (delayed)-When the
23Oth regiment Of French territorials
with its banc escorted the battalion
picked from the regiments, of United
States infantry into the court OF nonor
part Of .thss Independence oay
the corridors Of the Invalides resound.
ed with the prolonged acclamatlon Oh
the company of massed spectators
that left just room enough Tor the
troops to form a hollow square.
Standing in the center were de-
scendants of soldiers of the American
revolution with fanions in United
States colors and the colors OF ma
jor general of the United States army
"a flag Of red ground with two silver
stars-embroidered by French women
and American veterans who 1ougnt
with the French in the war OF 1870,
with the flag of the American volun-
teers in the French foreign legion.
Carry Old Flags
A few surviving inmates from the
soldiers home, erect and soldierly IN
appearance in spite of their grey hairs
stood behind as guard OF honor
Alongside was a delegation from Le-
Puv. the nearest city to the birthplace
of General Lafayette, carrying a lace
adorned flag to be presented to the
American troops. The head of every
spectator was uncovered precisely at
o'clock when the American band
struck up the Marsef1larse, The SIM
ultaneous appearance Of President
Poincare, General Pershing, General
Joffre, American Ambassador Sharp
and other dignitaries at the entrance
of the building was the signal for tre-
mendous cheering which continued
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
SlNN FE!NERS PRESS
RECOGNITION CLAIMS

LONDON, July 5.-Darrell Figgis.
one of the prominent Sim Feiners
lately released from prison, said in a
speech at at Hillaioe, Clanda that
steps to achieve Irish independence
we're being thought out and that the
full policy would be disclosed at the
proper time Meantime, he said. the
Sim Feiners would not be idle. They
would appoint a constituent assembly
and appeal to the peace conference at
which England would not be the best
loved of conferees. II the nation raj
lied they would see q sovereign Irish
republic within two years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05

After arriving In France with the
compan., of marines, which accompan-
led General John ]. Pershing's troops,
Frank A. Ruth, Richmond boy, who en-
listed in the marines at Indianapolis a
year ago, was sent back to the United
States because Of illness.
Ruth, son of f. C. Ruth, 201 Ran
dolph street. cried when told that he
would not be allowed to remain IN
France with his company He landed
at Philadelphia and returned to Rich
mond to visit his folks. He has left
for the government sanitarium in Colo
RADIO where he will undergo treatment
for six months after which time he
expects and hopes to be sent to France.
Leaves High School.
Ruth, who left high school. to be-
come first line Of defense" man in
the service of the stars and stripes,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR
DEPLORES OUTRAGE
At EAST ST. LOUIS

CARROLLTON, Ills, July 5.-Gov-
ernor Frank o. Lowden, in an address
here yesterday at the unveiling OF a
monument to Thomas Carlin, seventh
governor of Illinois, deplored the
events of Monday and Tuesday in
East st. Louis, Ills, where many ne
groes were killed and their homes
burned by mobs.
Il know of no outrage perpetrated
in the south that has equalled that at
East st. LOUIS" said the governor.
I'VE cannot wipe out the stain, but
If the people of Illinois will get to-
gether unitedly for law enforcement,
such a thing will never be possible
again. There must be in every nation
some supreme power. In monarchy
it is the king, but in republic 1t is
the law"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-05
BIG DEMAND FOR LABOR

BOSTON, July 5.-The demand for
labor. both skilled and unskilled at
the state public employment ofice
was greater during the month OF June
than at the same period of the year
at any time since the ofiice was estab-
NsheG ten years ago. 1t also slightly
exceeded that OF the previous month:
TIE heaviest call was Tor skilled
workers In the steel shipbuilolng IN
dus.ry and various steel and iron
trades. Farm labo-ors and summer
rccort help were greatly In demand.