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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
Pave Way for Arbitration

BY providing for resumption %
paved the way for arbitrating other
Arizona copper mine strikes. which
have cost losses Of many million
pounds Of war metal in the last Our
months. and resulted IN d~eportations
of strikers and other disorders.
The commission, headed by Secre-
tary Wilson, is expected to press for
enrolment Of many other industrial
controversies during its western tour
of which the Arizona agreement is the
first fruit.
Acting on TIE principle that the
prime necessity was to resume active
production for war purposes. the com
mission induced managers of tho Old
Dominion, Miami, Inspiration and In
ternational Smelter Mines and Union
leaders to agree 70 the formation Of
grievance committees of workers for
each mine. Since union organizations
are to be represented on these com
mittees the agreement was interpreted
here as virtually amounting to union
recognition by the employers. one Of
the principal issues involved in the
strike.
Another important principle put into
effect is the corporation Of employers
supply to the mines most needing
them.
The commission plans 10 visit the
fton-Morenc-Metcal Copper dis
trict of Arizona next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
Two Alarms Sounded

AS it was two alarms were run iii,
and all but M of the companies in
the city had a hand in fighting the
fire before it was under control. h
loss on the ice houses was estimated
at about $4,000, although it is doubt
fui if they can be replaced for that,
and on them was an insurance OF $4,000
and on the canoes the loss was about
500 900 and is covered by insurance.
The fire was discovered first com
ing through the roof, and an alarm
at once rung in, before it had fin
ished ringing around the roof Of one
had fallen in. and it was but a min
ute before the side walls went into
the flames also. In the house where
the FIRE started there were about 400
canoes and these were wiped ont as
completely and thoroughly as though
they had never been there.
The fire when the department arriv-
ed was all through this building and
n burning fercely on.the O o of the
Daviau house and on the roof and
CONTINUED on PAGE 3-CoI. 81
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FIFTEEN SHIPS
Germans Lose Heavily
in Fighting Units
Russians in Moon Sound Action Put
Out Of Commission TWO German
Dreadnouohts, One Cruiser and IL
Torpedo Boats

Fifteen German fighting ships, in
Guiding two Dreadnoughts. were put
of action by the Russians during
the actions last week in and around
the islands at the head Of the Gulf Of
Riga. The Russian admiralty says the
ultimate fate Of the larger ships IS
not known, but that it has been es-
tablished the Germans lost at least six
torpedo boats.
The overwhelming superiority Of the
German naval forces told, however.
the Russians were forced to re-
tire with their units intact, except for
the battleship Slava and a large de-
stroyer. The Russians are nov pro-
tccting the southern entrance TO the
Gulf Of Finland, where it is reported
submarines were observed Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
WRECK MUNITIONS
FACTORIES IN FOOD
RIOTS IN AUSTRIA

London, Oct. 3-The Austro-swiss rrorr~
tier has been closed owing TO the serious
to ar Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Berne today. Several munitions factories
we're wrecked in recent food riots In.
Vienna. Pressburg. Brunn and Laibach.
the rioters being mostly women, the adj
vices state. The police. according 70 thu
reports, fired on the crowds. killing andl
many persons.
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MCAOoo'S STATEMENT

Secretary McAdoo Tuesday night is
sued the following statement in regard
to Liberty Day for publication in the
papers of Wednesday morning:
This is Liberty Day in the United
States made so by proclamation Of
the President and governors of the 4s
states of the American Union. Would
that it were Liberty Day for all the
peoples of the world. Let us make it
an ominous day for the German kais-
er. Let US make it the beginning Of
the end of military despotism and in
human warfare.
Bring Kaiser to Justice
"A few days ago. one Of the Kais-
ers under seas assaSsins destroyed
the American transport Antilles, kill
ing many Of America gallant sons
Continued on Page 3-Cet. 81
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WIN FOR FRANCE
Nine. Bernhardt Moved
by American Women
On 73rd Birthday Expresses Profound
Admiration for United States-Sur-
prised at War Spirit Shown by Both
Men and Women in This Country

Davenport, Ia, oct. 2S.-Mme. Sarah
ernhard was 70 years old today. sad
dened but brave in the face Of her coun-
try's trials, Nine. Bernhard expressed
Moved by American Women
'It Is the American women Who move
me to such depths of gratitude as much
as the men, she said.
II am surprised at the spirit every
where, America will win the war for
France
Nine. Bernhard is in excellent health
and plans to entertain her associates at
a birthday dinner in her private EAR.
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THE WEATHER
RAIN

RAIN
Forecast: Rain Wednesday,; Thurs
day clearing and colder.
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STRIKE over
5000 Copper Miners to
Resume Work at Once
Pres. Wilson's Investigating Commit.
tee Induced Managers to Arree to
Formation Of Grievance COMMITTEES
Of Mine Workers

Washington, oct. 23.-Prcsidcnt
Wilson's special labor Investigating
commission reported today a settle
ment of the strike of more than 5000
miners in the Globe Miami dis
trict of Arizona on a basis which prom
ises to set a precedent for compos-
ing labor disputes elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
PLANS LAID TO RAISE
s3,75o,ooo RECREATION
FUND FOR WAR CAMPS

Washington, Oct. 23.-Plans were
laid here today for the nationwide
drive during the week of November
40 to raise $4,000 900 for the War
Camp Community Recreation fund to
provide wholesome entertainment for
the soldiers and sailors in the cities
around the training camps. Attending
the conference were representatives of
the national and state defense councils,
women's organizations and other asso-
Citations from all sections of the coun-
try.
Moral Arror Needed
Secretary Baker told the conference
that he wanted the soldiers to have
that invisible armor, that moral and
intellectual armor, that new soldier
state of mind for their protection over
seas"
Reports received at the conference
said many cities already had subscrib-
ed a large part of their quotas Of the
fund and speakers generally predicted
that there would he no difficulty in
putting through the plan to raise So
for each soldier. sailor and marine.
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Germans Reach Esthonia

Oesel, Moon and Dago islands are
now completely in the possession Of
the Germans. who also claim the cap
ture of 10000 prisoners, 100 guns and
war material. The Germans also have
reached the mainland of Esthonia. on
the Werder peninsular, which juts into
Moon Sound opposite Moon Island.
An unofficial report from Stockholm
says that the Germans have gathered
a large number of submarines and de-
stroyers in the waters around eastern
Denmark in anticipation Of an attempt
by ar Entente fleet to force its way
into the Baltic to aid the Russians.
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CRISIS PASSED
Barthou Succeeds Ribot
in French Cabinet
All Other Portfolios Remain Un-
chansed-Matters Adjusted After
President p~oincare Refuses to Accept
designations Painleve Ministry

Paris, oct. 23.-President P~oincare
today signed DEGREES naming j. Louis
Burthou as minister of foreign affairs,
replacing Alexandra Eibot, it is Off
ciaIly announced. All the other port
tolios in the Painlcve cabinet remain
Unchanged.
Ribot Regarded with Hostility
The last sitting Of the Chamber Of
Deputies did not tend to solidify the
position of the cabinet principally he
cause Of the fact that Foreign Minis
ter Ribot was regarded with hostility
by several sections of the House and
the government felt hat no~tWithStand-
Ing the great service NJ. Rihot had ren-
dercd he ought not to remain in the
foreign Office.
1t was under these circumstances
that Premier Painleve began the CON
situations he has held within the past
few days with a number of political
leaders, including NJ. Barthou, NJ. vi
ldtli. -AiDtIt lliOIlIdS. ttlG lpi iltl 81
calls member of the war council.
Minister of Finance koltze and 9TH
ers. finally suimmoning a meeting of
the cabinet late last night which de-
cided on the resignation of the minis
thy.
Confidence Was Voted
President Poincare's refusal was on
the ground that Inasmuch as the
Chamber of Deputies had voted conf
dence in the cabinet after a debate on
tho general policy Of the government
that customary indications wo-a lack
ing as to h sentiment IF the Cham
Der. which according to tradition
would justify him in asking another
statesman to form a ministry.
After this the ministers. including
NJ. Eibot. decided to give the premier
a free hand and this morning the fora-
cast was that the day would bring a
decision from NJ. PainleVe.
The evening world., 1917-05-01
SIXTY ENROLL FOR BUREAU
TO CENSOR CABLES HERE
Twenty-four Women On List
Work Being Organized by Com
mander Hough.

Headquarters Of the Coast Defense
Reserve (the mosquito fleeU closed at
3 o'clock this afternoon, when Com
mander Arthur Bainbridge Hough, re-
Gently OF the 4. s. y. dreadnaught
Delaware began organizing tempo
rarily tho cable censorship bureau, of
which he has been placed in charge.
Sixty applicants were enrolled, TWEEN
ty-four Of them being women. Quail
fcations are knowledge OF telegraphy
and wireless and an ability to fathom
code messages.
II shall open offices at No. Ga Broad
Street" said Commander Hough 70
an Evening World reporter, "and as
quickly as ii is feasible shall place
representatives OF the censorship bu-
teau in every cable office in New
York city"
Commander Hough was retired from
the navy some time ago for physical
disability, according to Coast Reserve
Headquarters at No. 70 Cortland'
Street.
Most OF the women who enrolled
this afternoon were telegraph opera
tors. The pay IL sSS a month with ar
allowance for fire, light and fuel
The latter probably amounts tt
abOut $50
The evening world., 1917-05-01
WAR WILL PUT AN END
TO BASEBALL NEXT YEAR
1918 Schedules VIII Be Called of,
Says Ban Johnson Unless Peace
Comes by December.

There may be no major league
baseball next year.
Ban Johnson, President Of the Am
erican League, flatly stated his belief
to-day that unless peace comes by
December. and conscription as now
planned goes through. it win be
necessary for the two big leagues to
call their 1918 schedules on.
Gov John X. Tener. President OF
tho National League, foreseeing tho
conscription OF hundreds OF young
ball players. said he did not believe
baseball could continue under such
conditions.
johnson does not expect any favors
to be granted ball players when the
draft comes, nor does no want them
There are now PA men in the two
big leagues subject to draft.
"Our men are going to war;" said
johnson, "and when the call comes
we will go at once. There will be no
auibbling.
Then. II we haven't the players, we
naturally won't have baseball"
The evening world., 1917-05-01
BOMBS FROM THE SKY
RUIN DUTCH VILLAGE
Nationality of Aviator Who At
tackled Neutral Unprotected Town
Is Not Revealed.

AMSTERDAM. May The Dutch
village OF Zlerikzee. 80 miles north OF
the Belgian frontier. was laid in waste
sunday night by bombs dropped from
an aeroplane.
Tho Rviator's nationality and his
reason for dropping missiles on a neu-
tral, unprotected city. have not been
esta bllshed.
"rho whole village Is In ruins" de-
clered tho Telegram to-day. More
than u hundred houses were smashed
or damaged. The civilian population
was panic stricken at the raid and
tho sight OF an Rirman or Rirmen far
above, flashing searChlights and
Nhirllng around 10 drop their bombs q"
The Telegram Joined with other
Dutch newspapers to-day In demand .
ing an immediate inquiry TO estab-
lished the Identity OF the raidinE
party. Nearly all newspapers INSIST
from the location OF ZiorlkZee II 10
evident the bombs we're not dropped
by mistake. but rather by design.
II was reported here that five
Dutch citizens were killed and houses
In two streets were completely de-
Stroyed IN the bombing,
The evening world., 1917-05-01
SLAIN BY SOLDIER
AS HE RAISED CANE,
SAY WITNESSES
Coroner's Jury Investigates
Killing of Aged Louis Fen
erstein by Private Allen.

Coroner FeinberR to-day began an
inquest before a jury into the death
OF Louis Feuerstein. seventy-six years
old, OF No 81 East One Hundred and
Twelfth Street, who was shot and
killed by Thomas Allen. a private OF
Company y. Forty-seventh Regiment,
New York National Guard The
shooting occurred under the Park
Avenue viaduct Of the New York Cen
tral Railroad. between One Hundred
and Fourteenth and One Hundred and
Fifteenth Streets.
Private Allen appeared in uniform
in custody OF a corporal and a private.
His military court martial began yes
terday on Governors Island
Samuel Leserson. a dry goods manu-
facturer, testified that he stood We feet
away when the shot was fired, and that
Private Allen was patrollng with e
gun and fixed bayonet. When Feucr-
stein approached the soldier in the
roadway, the latter halted him. Feuer-
stein didn't seem to understand. the
witness said. Then the soldier backed
Feuerstein to the sidewalk.
As the aged man reached the side -
walk. Leserson said. he turned and
raised his right hand. which held a
cane. He was trembling with fear OF
excitement. the witness added, and
was half facing the soldier when the
shot was fired. As Feuerstin fell
the soldier fired in the air to attract
his corporal.
Abraham Aavacow. who keeps a
crockcry store at No. 1,614 Park
! Avenue. at the scene OF the shooting
corroborated Leserson's version.
Maurice Simmons, past commander
OF Spanish War Veterans Associa.
/ tion, appeared for Feuersttein's rela-
| tivss. According to the attorney
! Fcucrstein couldn't speak or under
stand English. despite the fact tina
nc had been in this country thirty
Ave years. He was n very devou'
Jew.
Coroner Feinberg admitted that, ai
Allen Is now being tried by cour
martial. IA Coroner's Jury action II
merely perfunctory, and that all tina
con he done Is to report findings RnC
make recommendations to Governor
Island.
The evening world., 1917-05-01
DEADLOCK NOW ON
ALONG THE BRITISH
AND FRENCH LINES
War Offices To-Day Report
Only Unimportant Actions
on Either Side.

LONDON. May IA deadlock was
apparent along the British front to-
day. Field Marshal Hdg's only re-
port Of fighting was OF a night raid
successfully carried out by his forces
north OF Ypres where a few Germans
were taken prisoner Elsewhere no
reported nothing special"
The raid was in tho same sector
where yesterday the British com
mander-i In chief reported . similar
minor action.
This Is the second day OF apparent
immovability In the British advance
from Arleux south to Monchy. Both
sides are locked along this sector. The
tremendous fiKhtlng Of Saturday and
Sunday has seemingly brought on a
period OF temporary abatement. dur
ing which both sides are hurrying up
fresh troops and fresh materials fol
renewal at later time.
PARIS. May Tho French are
rcorganizlng the positions captured
In the Champagne, and no heavy
nghtlng occurred last night. Follow
ing Ia to-day's ofRcial account OF mil
itnry operations;
south OF the Oise we repulsed a
German attack on one OF our small
posts In the region OF Barisls. Along
the Chcmin dcs- Danes tho artillery
nghting was rather violent. In the
, sector between Troyon and Hurte-
bise patrol encounters occurred.
! German reconnoitering party which
attempted to approach our lines east
Of Hurtebise was driven back by our
! hrc.
"ln the Champagne the night passed
In relative quiet IN the sector Oi
| our attack. where our troops are or.
ganiLlng the captured positions. Th'
number OF prisoners captured by Vi
In the lighting yesterday and actuallJ
enumerated Is more than 400.
There is nothing tn report tror
the remainder of the front"
BERLIN. May / (via London).-i
French storming attack with fresl
divisions failed yesterday betweeI
/ prosnes and Auberive, says the ofiicia
statement issued to-day by the Ger
man army headquarters staff. TIL,
Germans In this area, 1t Is added, holt
complete possession OF their positions
ON the western front yesterday
twenty-five British and French air
plans and five balloons we're forcet
down,
The evening world., 1917-05-01
GREAT BATTLE STARTS ON
RUSSIA'S RIGA FRONT
Intense Cannonading Resumed -
Invasion From the Baltic
May BE On.

PETROGRAD. May FIX tensive
operations may be expected shortly
was the significant phrase in a semi
official statement to-day describing a
sudden resumption OF intense cannon
aiding on tho Riga front.
The fire covered tho region south OF
Riga to lkskull and was particularly
intense In the region OF Kalncem.
The extensive operations" may
have something to do with reports OF
"A week ago that n German battle
fleet, conveying transports was on
the Baltic and presumably destined
for use In rear attack against the
Russian Riga line
The evening world., 1917-05-01
% NORWEGIAN SHIPS
TORPEDOED IN A WEEK
Aggregate of 10000 Tonnage Lost,
a Record for That Neutral
Nation.

LONDON, May IA Christians
despatch 20 the Daily Mail says tina
twenty-three Norwegian ships, ag.
gregating $4,000 tons. were sunk by
submarines last week This Is &.
record for Norwegian losses.
The correspondent says that an ex-
pertinent Is about TO be made with
two motor ships. the hulls OF which
are constructed OF ferro concrete, to
test the fitness Of such vessels for
North Sea trade. The boats will be
OF 1000 tons and GOO tons respec-
lively. Ferro- concrete lighters have
been used successfully for some time
In Swedish coast traffic. The Nor
wegian boats can be built in four or
Ave months and are cheaper than
those OF steel or wood.
The evening world., 1917-05-01
RUSSIAN TROOPS WIN
BATTLE IN CAUCASUS
Cavalry Charges Attacking Kurds,
Says Official Report From
Petrograd.

PETBOGRAD, May ] (via London.
--"on the Caucasian front southwest
Of Baneh. near Armids, a large party
Of Kurds made a heavy attack on our
guards" says to-dsy's oficial an
nouncement. The situation was re-
stored by our cavalry. Attacks by
kurds and local inhabitants on or
ganizations in the rear Of our army
are becoming more frequent.
"On the Russo Galician and Rou-
manian fronts there were the usual
reconnoitering operations and rifle
firing"
CONsTANTINoPLE. May (vla
Dondon) ).--Retirement OF Russian
troops at different points on the Cau-
caslan front Is announced by the War
ONCE to-day.
The evening world., 1917-05-01
AMERICAN SHIPS
ALREADYPLACED
SERVICE OF ALLF
War Now a Race Betweel
Shipbuilders and u Boats,
Declares Lord Percy.
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. May IN
United States has already placed
considerable amount Of ship tonnas
at the disposal of the Entente Alht
Lord Eustace Percy. ship expe
with the British Mission, said to-da
that the Government had supphee
certain vessels to be used accordingI
to the Allies needs, but refused to-
indicate what they we're or II they
were the seized German ships.
Lord Percy declared that the pre-
sent rate OF British construction =
ships and the present estimate
American rate could not keep pecs
with the present rate OF destructie
by submarines. ~
Tho balancing figure in the wori
struggle" said Lord Percy. lis tho
tonnage the United states can
supply" . 81,
The Hamburg American liners Poh'
and Clara Mennlg. at New York, ard
among those turned over to the Alliesl
One ship will go to France and the
other to Italy.
Lord Percy's announcement wa
the first intimatlon that the ship
ping conferences had actually resulted
in any agreement. II was taken aa
forerunner OF very wide degree
Of corporation in which the present
tonnage and the future building pow
ers OF this country will be pooled
with the Allies 10 defeat the German
submarine menace.
Lord Percy stated that tho British
mission had supplied the American
Government with every detail OF the
shipping problem. including the total
allied tonnage, the total destruction
by the U boats. the irreducible needs
| of the Allies. tho present rate Of con-
struction abroad and the standardized
building plans.
The shipping issue" said LORD
| Percy, dominates everything else
and is very grave indeed. The wal
| has resolved itself into a race be.
tween the efficiency OF the British
| and American shipyards and the
| German submarine.
Tho balancing factor in the woriC
| struggle is the tonnage the United
States can supply. Only in case thii
! IS large can tho present military ser
| vice and food supply be continued
| This Is the most vitality serious Prob
lem which cannot be exaggerated.
| The resolution empowering th'
President TO take over the imm ediat'
possession and title OF any enem.
merchant vessels now within the tu
1 risdictlon Of the United States Gov
ernment has been unanimously adopt
ed by the Senate.
The House Merchant Marine Com
| mittee this afternoon reported favor
| ably the bill permitting the Presiden
to seize all vessels belonging &
enemy nations which now are II
ports OF the United states.
The evening world., 1917-05-01
FEAR FOR LIFE SAVERS.
go 20 Aid of Burning steamer on
Lake Erie and Fail to Return.

PuT-IN-BAY. Ohio. April Am un-
Identified steamer discovered anre off
East sister Island in Lake Erie early
to-day had disappeared AT noon. II Is
believed the boat, n wooden one, had
burned to the waters edge.
Life savers from the Marblhead sta
ton, who wre making valiant efforts
TO reach her IN the heavy seas and with
"A fifty-mile gale blowing, were lost from
view by observers in the Perry Monu-
mcnt here. Despite their gasoline non
sinkable cruiser, there are some fears
expressed FOR the safety OF the coast
guards.
The evening world., 1917-05-01
P. S. AND WEST SIDE PLAN.
Commission Declared 20 Have
Jurisdiction Below BOth street.

william NJ Bennett. former State
Senator. made public to-day a letter ne
wrote to the Commissioners OF the Pub
lie Service Commission calling their at
tention to the fact that Section II OF
the Enabling Ac; confers upon them
isdiction over that part OF the pro-
sed West Side Improvement plans
Dciow Fifty-ninth Street
II have called this matter to the at
tention OF Gov. Whitman and have
urged him and the Public Service Com
mission that the time has come for them
to assert their Jurisdiction under thl
section" said Senator Bennett.
The evening world., 1917-05-01
PIMLlCO RESULTS.

FIRST RACE--Maiden two year .olds
four urlongs -Ronnie Proom l07 &C.
Robnsonl. straight $50 SO,, place $40,
(TroxleO. place $3.50. show 81 so. sec
ond; Quietude, lO7 uRyRnl, show i270
third. Time. Ag 2-b ROederer Mohioan
ssCon,endder.r Common law Law; star
decker also ran.
The evening world., 1917-05-01
AMERICAN SCHOONER SUNK.
woodward AbrahRmG TorPcdoed IL
hut Crew IL saved.

The American schooner Woodward
Abrahams. a vessel OF IA tons regis
ter. has been sunk by a German sub
marine. according to cable message
received here to day by Pendleton Bros.
former owners OF the ship. All OF the
crew OF nine men were saved.
The Woodward Abrahams was last
reported leaving Jacksonville. Fla. Feb
2s She was built in 1851.
The evening world., 1917-05-01
JoFFRE'S CONVOY IN PORT.
Commando of French Cruiser
Admiral Aube, Greeted Here.

The French Rrmored cruiser Amiral
Aube. under Commander jules Petit.
acting as convoy to the converted
cruiser La Lorraine, which brought the
French Commission TO America. Is I'm
port. w
The Admiral Aube has n complement
OF eighteen officers and G30 men. she
y Tour stacked vessel of the older
type.
Commander Petit was greeted nt tho
dock by Commissioner II, A q smitb
and NJ. Didot. the French Vice Consul
During the cruisers stay the officers
and men viii be entertained by ynrloi,s
French societies ''"'