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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
SllysWls'ot1 Knows
TeutonP eaj,ce Terms

London Jan: 3-N:45P. NJ = President Wilson low
knows the conditions Of the Teutonie Allies and the
Entente Powers LEFT what they are from him. Count
julius Andrass former gemer Of Hungary is quoted as
asserting, dispatch. froh Budap forwarded the
Central News Agency by aay-of Amsterdam. -
The statement attributedte countsAhdrass vas made
"As the Entente alleges that our peace propsai only
and not made with any earne@ desire to
bring about peace, able to declare that President Will
son knows peace conditions and the Ehteqe can
learn them from that sourcene r
The version Of the Budapest dispatch received by
acknowledgement Co. Amsterdam quotes Count Andras
saying that the peace conditions Of the Central Pow
ers' would be communicated td'rssdent Wilson. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Increase. Cruiser
Cost--P'lan:=M Measures
Affecting OIL Lands
DANIELS TO ASK CONGRESS FOR =. III.
EXTRA MILLION ON SCOUT WARSHIPS.
Re-Advertised Bids Fail to Meet. Provisions of
Appropriation - Conferences with Navy Of
ficers over Oil Lands Fail of Agreement
Oil Lands Controversy

Washington, Jan. 3.-While a sub
committee Of the Senate military COM
mittee continued today the accumula-
ton of data and opinions Of army Of
ficers on universal military training,
House committees worked on details of
the $500, 900 900 military budget for 1918
and the Senate public lands commit
tee was informed that all efforts to
reach a compromise with the navy de-
partment on legislationsa affecting navy
Oil lands had again failed.
Senator PIttman Of Nevada, chair
man Of a subcommittee appointed to
confer with navy officers said efforts
would now be made to pass oil land
measures considered proper by Con-
gress over the objection Of the de-
partment.
The department has held that pas
sage OF the pending bill would threat
en- the navy's oil reserve supply and
make 1t DANGEROUS to build oil burning
The senate military sub-committe.
heard Col. Stephen N. Foote and Col
Charles B. Rhodes. who strongix 10.
vored universal service Ieeislatio,
aSSistdtioH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

The inaugural ceremonies by which
Governor elect Carl E. Mlliken will
assume the duties of the Office to
which he has been elected, will take
place this morning and according to
the following program:
Messages from the House and Sen
ate in joint session will at 10 o'clock
notify the Governor elect of his cleo
ton for the political years of 1917
1918. The Governor elect will accept
the notification and return word by the
committee that he is ready to qualify
and deliver his message.
message will then be sent from
the joint convention to the Governor
elect. informing him that the conven-
ton is in readiness to administer the
oath required by the constitution to
qualify him to enter upon the dis
charge of his official duties and also
to receive from him such communica-
ton as he may be pleased to make.
The Governor-elect, accompanied by
former governors, the Executive Coun-
Gil, it's officials and heads of depart
ments, will proceed to the hall of the
House Of Representatives. where i'm
mediately the President of the Senate
will administer the oath and the Gov
ernor will deliver his inaugural ad-
dress. The Governor and party will
then return to the Council chamber.
Members elect of the Council will
then present themselves before the
joint convention and the oath of Office
will be administered to them.
The joint convention will then notify
the Governor of the election of the
State officers.
First Council Meeting
The new Governor and Council will
at noon meet in the Council chamber
and elect a chairman; the Governor
will announce his Council committees;
and the Council will select a messen-
ger. A pension clerk will then be elect
ed 1t is expected that the Governor
will announce the membrs of his staff
The new State officers will appear and
take the oath Of office and such rout-
Inc business as may come up will be
transacted.
Committee Appointments
1t takes time to arrange the commit
tees of the House and Senate, partic-
ularly of the House and it is doubtful
If they are announced by Speaker
Bonney before next week. although
there is a possibility that the Legisla-
ture will remain in session on Friday
President Bailey has the Senate COM
mittees made up, but Of course will
hold his for announcement with those
of the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
In the Senate

All of the senators-elect were present
when the Senate was called to order at
11.36 except Senator Merrill Of Show
hogan. Governor Curtis entered the
Senate chamber accompanied by Coun-
cillors Scates, Lawry, Burnham. Hud-
son, Simmons and Cunningham and ad-
ministered the oath Of office to the new
senators.
For President Of the Senate Taber d.
Bailey of Penobscot had rs votes and
Senator David r. Hastings of Andres
coggin 4. but later Senator Fulton of
Aroostook asked that his vote be
changed. as he had inadvertently made
use Of the wrong ballot.
Continued on Page 10, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
louse and Senate Organization
is Effected Inauguration Today
IL REPUBLICAN, NOMINEES FROM TUESDAY NIGHTS
CAUCUSES ELECTED. AT.THE WEDNESDAY SESSIONS
Eastern Steamship
Property Is Sold

Bangor Me-, JAM 3-Al property of the Eastern Steam
ship Corporation except the Union wharf in Boston, sold
at auction the steps of the county courthouse here to-
day Jere A. Downs of Boston, who represents commit
tee of the stockholders and bondhoder for $3366000
The property sold in two lots the first the mortgaged
portion 900 and the second the unmorgaged
portion for $4,000 Mr.. Downs the only bidder. I'm
der plan of reorganization corporation will be
formed to be known the Eastern Steamship Lines, In
corporated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Barrett EXOnerated ..

According to a statement II. the
House of Commons before recess The
was completely exonerated: his com
manding officer, Lieut.. Col Define
Radcliffe, was removed from his COM
mand; and General Sir John Cowans
cause. of his good work. General
Owen Thomas who was also concerned
was indicated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
.ChaS. Emerson
of Bangor Dead

Bangor. Maine. Jan. 3.-Charles EN-
erson. one of Bangor's leading business
men for many years. died in his apart
ments at the Penobscot Exchange today.
He was until 1905. a member of the
firm of Emerson & Adams Company,
now the Adams Dry Goods Company.
He was born in Lincoln. 81 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Woman's Interest

Barrett was a sergeant in the Welsh
Fusiliers. Colonel Define Radcliffe and
other officers recommended him for a
commission late in 1915 and his claims
were supported by Colonel and Mrs
Cornwallies- West and several promi-
nent civilians.
Probably before this time> and GER
tainly later" says the report, Mrs.
began to take more
than an ordinary interest in Mr.. Bar
rett to which he consistently failed to
respond. Eventually he wrote her at
last letter of demonstration which he
placed in the hands of his commanding
officer"
Barrett was severely censured by his
commander without the opportunity of
stating his case. Soon after that he
was transferred to another battalion
on the demands of Mrs; CORVALLIS
West General Cowans. who aided the
Cornwall Ills Vests in securing Barrett's
transfer, is censured for interferipe
with discipline. General W.. H. Mac
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Ferry Engineer
browns at Bath

, Bath. Me-, Jan. 3.-Frederick H. Gowell,
chief engineer of the Maine Central Rail-
road ferry Ferdinando Gorges, was
drowned today while attempting to go
aboard the boat. He was "a years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

Washington, JAM 3-After another debate upon Senator
Hchcocks have the Senate endorse President
peace note during which Senator Lodge attacked the
German ambassador Count Bernsto for having made
public approving it, the Senate today deferred action
and will take up the question again tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Discovery of Plot

According to Assistant United States
District Attorney John Knox, federal
agents first became acquainted with
the alleged plot last November, when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Open Mention of Name

Senator Lodges open mention of the
German ENJOYS name which the SEN
ator said he knew was contrary to un-
written rules of Senate proceedings,
was the sensation of a speech in which
the Senator declared that although he
accepted in full faith President Will
sons statement that the note was in
no way suggested by nor associated
with the peace proposals Of the Ger
man Allies, nevertheless he believed
such statements as the German am
bassador's had added to the opinion
that the note was timed and designed
to aid Germany in making the peace
terms she desires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
THE WEATHER
CLEARING

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Clearing Thursday; Friday
probably fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Attack on +:
Bernstorf Causes
Sensation in Senate
USES GERMAN AMBASSADORS NAME
OPENLY IN DENOUNCING STATE MENT

Finds ,Intimation Note Timed and Designed to
Aid Germany Strong Opposition to Resolu-
ton Endorsing Wilson's Note - Massachu-
sets Senator Wonders at Purpose of lansing
= Statement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

must be re-adyertised or giv.n ).
navy yard. sVon 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04
Loads Opposition

lodCS OPPooibioH
On the ground that the Senate as
the only legislative body in the world
having a voice in international rela-
lions should move slowly and not take
any action which might afterwards be-
come Of aid to one set Of belligerents,
Senator Lodge led the opposition to
the resolution, in which he was sup
ported by other Republicans. among
them Senators Gallinger and Borah.
Senator Hitchcock led the fight for
his resolution in which he was sup
ported by Senator Smith Of Georgia
in the contention that an endorsement
of the Presidents note was no more
than an act in the interest of human
ity.
GaIIinger Resolution
When the Senate resumes the de-
bate tomorrow IT will also have before
it a sub-resolution by Senator Gal
linger which merely would say: that
the Senate of the United States in the
interest of humanity and civilization
expressed the sincere hope that peace
between the warning nations Of Eu-
rope may be consummated at an early
day"
The Hitchcock resolution would say:
THAT the Senate approves and strong
ly endorses the action taken by the
President in sending the diplomatic
notes of Dec. IS to the nations now
engaged in war suggesting and recon-
mending that those nations state the
terms upon which peace might be dis
cussed.
Senator Lodge insisted today that
the Hitchcock resolution calling upon
the Senate to endorse all of the Presi
dents note, which. he commended. goes
far beyond any merely to bring the
belligerents together. 1t would project
Congress, he declared, into European
politics, overturning a policy of years
Continued on Page 4, Column ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-04

Read the Journal for ALL the
news, ALL the Committee No.
tees and Hearings, ALL the re-
ports. $1.25 for the Session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03
A SON OF THE SOUTH.

Gen. William J.. Sibert j. in immediate
command Of the Ass~--5: troops in
France. although the supreme command j.
held by Gen. Per>hing. lie first gained
Zine through the construction Of the Ga-
un dams. having been put in charge by
Zen. Goethals. but before that time he took
part in the Improvement Of the Sault
Sainte Marie canal. lie j. ~ fighting man
If proved ability. and incidentally. j. n
Southerner.
This country has had no great struggle
IN which Souiherners did not play leading
parts. Even when the North and South
were arrayed against each other. a Ken
|tuckian ruled the North. Today we have
u Viryinian as the commander IN chief Of
our army and navy. n Carolinian a. see
Rotary Of the navy, and on the firing line
in immediate command Of our soldiers. is
Gen. W. l.. Sibert. born in the own Of
.Gadsden, which j. in the state of Alabama.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03

According to Ambassador Gerard. Ger
many hong ago wished Ia entica England
into a joint movement TO obtain control OF
south and Central America-and possibly
# Mexico and perchance the Panama ca
nal also. A movement 10 knock the Mon
roe doctrine itno a cooked hat. in Other
words. and reduce the New World 10 q
state of va~snlage to uermany-a move
ment 10 strange democracy and make ih'
Herman auiocrat master If the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03
UNDER WHICH FLAG1
tFort Wnrth Rr-.prti. h

Charles Edward Russell. the Soriali~tir
member Of the American commission IL
Russia. j. Of the opinion that - socialist
Who talks peare nj the present time i
ither den>ely ignorant Of conditions or q
raiior to hi> country ripe FOR the consid-
ration of the district attorney. Charles
Edward Russell j. one Of the really ahls
men who have fought the battles Of the
socialist party in the United States. IL,
has broken away from hi- Karl Mars
mornings for the very satisfactory reason
hat be believes an American who j. not
,eart and soul with his rounirs in the
present crisis j. aiding and abettine the
armed enemies Of the republic.
There j. no neutral ground today under
Nd Glory. A man must be for his gov
'rnment ar else he rhooses Ia place him
elf in n most compromising position.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03
LHnu,iun Pnsi.l

tttuu>tan t'Nt-f Hrr
R The Brownsville Herald j. strongly urg-
NJ that better fire fightign facilities he
provided there. Investigation of a recent
tre developed that when the alarm was
armed in Their, Wa scarcely u ten minute
snpply of water in the reservoir. ". &
cunningham. IN experienced fire insur-
nee Authority, stated that Brownsville
psdS Increased pump rara~it,. circular
mains. u trained and drilled fire depart
nent. and u standpipe giving sufficient
pressure Ia insure the city against loss
fortunately Brownsville has already
Started to make the suggested improves
nent~ and there j. no danger that thaI
progressive city will allow il key rate
decreased because vt extreme fire hazard
|lsut there are ether cities in Texas whirt
IRE making no effort to improve their con
htions regarding fire dangers. And en-
,~erience should ahve long z taughi
Texans not to take chances with the firs
knJ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03

Galveston has been asked by the anti
Wee crusaders 10 appoint n police woman
Many of the larger cities have police
women. Their duty j. not to arrest drunk
en- men or street ~brawlers. hut rather io
look after moral conditions. In most Of
he larger cities. the tails are provided
with a police matron, which * highly rs
>ential where women prisoners are con
med. Cameron county has n woman dep
ity sheriff. Why mol a woman On the po-
lee force also. or at least a police ma
.ounty Jail. The city might be great.
,enetited thereby.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03


- will not fight for any country" De
ciared = young man who fled frn
Townsville to Mexico recently, after b.
ing called before the exemption board an,
informed that he would have to fight.
This young man had lived in this coun
Try all his life. lie had thrived under tn,
protection OF the American flag. Peopl,
had been kind to him and 10 his people
Few had enjoyed more privileges here thar
he and his. But, when he faced the su
preme test OF manhood, of honor. whe,
his country called for him, he flunked.
There have been some other eases lik,
this occurring here. Some other men VIII,
have exiled themselves in Mexico rathei
than fight for the country which nur
tured them.
One annot but wonder whether ther
has been some fault in the up bringing. IL
The teaching of these young men. Evident
~ their parents failed to instil true man
hood in them. Did their teachers also los.
their opportunity to impress uponkth hep IN.
duty every man owes to hi flag Dc
they fail also TO teach the bows entrusted
to their guidance that, if the day should
ever come when their country would be-
come engaged in war, IL would be the sol
emn duty, the highest obligation. OF ever,
able bodied American man To give his liir
ii need be in its defense.
Every school house in this land should
have upon IFS walls the picture of Nathan
Hale who, giving his young life so proud,
for his beloved America, went calmly 10
death declaring: Il only regret that |
have but one life to give for my country
The history of the American revolution
offers SO many opportunities to fire the
mind of Young America with patriotic de-
voiion. Every American teacher should
regard il as a sacred duty to inspire hi
or her pupils with that love Of country
and determination TO fight for the flag. il
need be, which every American citizen
should cherish. The school i the placc
where Americans should be trained ia
stand the test which the people Of any
country may expect to face when war
threatens its safety.
Make patriots of our school children
and we shall never have TO blush again,
AZ the desertion of young men who owe al
leeiance to our flag, yet admit openly that
they are too cowardly TO fight for any.
country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03

Now that President Wilson has fixe.
the price OF wheat AT s220-a good, liv.
ing price, as every wheat farmer must AL
mif-it is up TO the wheat growers Ia Il
their patriotic part the coming year b.
raising the Mkgest bumper crop of hat &c
real ever known In American history. In
less all signs fail. next year will see IN
greatest need of wheat ever known in ~
the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03

raising n Fund soon FOR 4 handsome tribute
to the discoevrer Of the fact that gas
could be. used to furnish -the motor power
of a machine. Auto vehicles in England
are being equipped with gas containers
and the substitution Of gas for gasoline j.
becoming general. Perhaps this fact may
vet furnish another motive for the estab-
Ishmpnt of n gas plant in brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03

II a a Chicago paper-one that mod
cstly admits II is great-that found excus
for the negro soldier riot in Houston. %
the grounds of race prejudice On the par
Of Houston people. After the recent anti
negro riots in East Saint Loui>. Illinoi>
one cannot hut wonder how an Illinois pa
per could have the gall to speak of rae
prejudice anywhere outside lis own stat,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03

England they are using ordinary H.
Eliminating gas. instead of gasoline. to run
automobiles, it being found that $50 feet
Il eas will do the work of a gallon Of
aso!ine. Gas being much less expensive
than gasoline, the auto owners NAV be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03

American history are now finding new and
fascinating material IN the part played by
Spain IN the discovery and development OF
the region west of the Mlssissipm and es-
pecially IN the relations OF that nation
Ia the establishment of this republic
French and spanish archives are bein.
searched by the members of the Mi>>is~ip-
pi Valley Historical society tor all posi-
bic information IN regard To the discoveries
of Cebeza de Naca and Coronado in the
first half OF the sixteenth century and II
u hut recently that Texas student has To-
Gated the place where the great French
explorer, La Sale, was murdered IN 1850.
During the eighteenth century Spain devel-
oped missions, the ruins Of which still
bear witness To her art hand her power.
The tfrst quarter of the nineteenth cen
fury was occupied with abortivc attempts
on the part Of expeditions from this coun-
try To enforce the rights supposed Ia he
ours under the Louisiana purchase in
1903. MeNiro won her independence in
1871 and by our treaty with Spain that
same year We gave up our claims To Tex
as, which therefore became part Of the
southern republic. The independence If
Texas and her admission into the union
are recent history.
Now that the misconceptions and pre-
JUDGES resulting from slavery are diSSolv.
ing, the present-day historian j. finding.
lint such men az Stephen A. Austin and.
san Houston were commonwealth build
tra Of the very highest type-men Of
strong character and great force. of con
srrvatism and rare foresight. Men of
thel.' type have built Dallas, substantial.
progressive and enterpri~ing. Houston.
aggressive, w,H built, the embodiment of
the ideals ut William Marsh Rice. who
gave - ,o00, 900 to the institute that hears
hi> name; Galveston. Quickest among
American cities. a9town which floods NAV
deva~tate but can not conquer. and San
Antonio. in which the charm Of an incident
past llnger~ n a perfume To lure health
seekers form the North.
The struggle for the maintenance Of en-
lightened government now in progress in
therefore. y one for the reafirma-
tion of those founda mentals of nrosrss
and wrought oui BY the pio-
neers. hut Of late neglected or overthrow
In this struggle the whole country has
Keen interest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03

The only terms upon which civilizations
can consider peace proposals Just nov
must include a provision placing German
under a peace bond which should be =
..inmp', III.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03
FIGURE ;.

However. this j. only one Of nm infinite
number 1T extended order formations. In
iervals and distances NAV be irregular
This i the formation used for diminishing
and NJ other times when il nav he de~ira'
bile In have each man control his own
movements without attempting Ia conform
exactly 10 he movements Of the other men
During drill ~ close order YOU Will re-
tain 1.-THE position Of a soldier. In ex-
tended order drill won will usually though
not necessarily. be allowed to take the po-
Sition~ that are most comfortable.
You should get IN mind at the very he
ginning these distinctions between close or
der and extended order. BY understanding
them Won will see more clearly what i re-
uuircd of YOU and how Won can get moSl
benefit out Of yonr training
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03
LESS0NNO. IS.
THE ARMY SYSTEM OF TRAINING.

n TIA MIN
men who are reading this course.
The diagrams below show at q glance
what il meant. Figure | represents r
small body of men in double rank arranged
in close order.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03
GREAT DOING IN TEXAS.
boston Iierald.)

Whatever may prove TO be- the truth Of
these particular charges j. primarily a
question: but the root of the gov
ernor's offending is of national, rather
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03

One way 10 help the food control move
ment might he Ia control your appetite.
Most OF us eat much more than We re-
nuirp ANYWAY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03

A. eeroneous reflection upon the chars.
~, stAn&kng or reputation II any person. fir
sr corporation appearing in the columns OF III
tieraA viii be gladly apd promptly c%orrect-
suon the ssme being called to the attention q
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-03
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 3. 1917.

Are you proud of your country! The
act 80 that your country may be proud q
Won also.