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The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-17
STARTED UP,

The Belleview dredge, which was delayed beginning operations on ac- count of the failure of the machine ry company outside to send in all the repair parts ordered, but which since arrived on the Victoria, start ed up work for the season on Fri day last
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-17

LONDON, July 16.-An undated dispatch from Copenhagen says that the Germans are now stripping the Danish railroad cars of their axle grease for use in their machine guns.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-17
FEAR RESULT OF
 TEUT0N RUPT URE

and President into line, and the public is only too willing to eagerly believe these reports.
 The well known activities of the German diplomats and the warm relations between the government officials and the German financial men settled here are regarded as prGot enough that they have sold out.
 It is even in government circles conceded that break with Ger many is now actually inevitable.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-17

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 16.-In anticipation of the Amer ican Aero plan of campaign, Ger many has practically given up the construction of Zeppelins and is
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-17

their demands were agreed to.
 The general movement may affect the street ears in every city in the state. It is realized that the trac- tion situation is very serious.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-17

now devoting the labor to the con- struction of an immense number of aeroplanes which will be used in raids upon the enemy position.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-17
CLOSED DOWN.

Work on the Diamond L was closed down on Sunday and most of the miners employed there ar rived in town yesterday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09

7 MOtlOn CIrTItu. !,
| Moved by Commissioner Lokensgard,
seconded by Commissioner Powell, that
the board adjourn to meet again July
pose OF making tax levy for the ensuing
year and to take up other matters which
may come up before the board.
/ Motion carried.
r. w. KENNARD,
County Auditor Ward County, N. Oak.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
WHITE ROCK PEOPLE
CANNOT GET MAIL

Portland, Me- Feb. Now il is the
turn of the patrons of the quondam
White Rock post office to become ex.
cited.
When they got up Thursday morning
to go down after their mail at the post
office they found they couldn't get any,
for the reason that there wasn't any
post Office.
All the findings had beer packed IN
and moved to Sebago Lake and Assist
ant Postmaster Shackford was a pri-
vate citizen. Up to this time the peo-
pie of the neighborhood hadn't worried
a great deal about Mr.. Shackford, who
was serving them at a net expense OF
something like 40 cents a day to him
self
But they are worrying now that the
postmaster has eXtricated himself from
the tolls Of office, and they have TO go
several miles to get their mail
Despite the fact that no one would
De postmaster, they claim that the 40
Families which have been served from
the White Rock Office are entitled 70
place where they can get their mail
and that the Office should not have betn
suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
ARREST ERRAND BOY
FOR $4,000 THEFTS

Portland, Me, Feb. 2-Charged with
the theft of more than 5000 worth of wo-
mems wearing apparel including a 500
Hudson seal coat from the J. E. Palmer
Co, SAB Congress street, and about SIS
worth of thread, leather and tools from
the A II. Berry Shoe Co., 149 Middle
street. Harry L. Haynes, a H-year-old
errand boy was arrested last night by
Patrolman George E. Dennison. An hour
later his stepmother, Ruth Fl. Haynes of
46 Mechanic street, was taken into Gus
tody accused of receiving stolen goods.
The police claim that the stepmother was
the real manager of the pilfering system.
Young Haynes is employed at the A.
H. Berry Shoe Co., and the foreman of
the plant complained to the police of the
loss of leather and findings, including
several spools of silk finish thread valued
at $3.50 each. Officer Dennison was sent
to investigate and arrested Haynes.
Brought to the station. the boy was
cross-examined by Chief Bowen, who
says the lad not only confessed to the
thefts at Berrys, but also admitted a
wholesale footing of the Palmer store.
where he had previously worked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
Letter from c. S. Johnson Tells
Needs of French Prisoners

The regular meeting of the workers
of the American Fund for French
Wounded was held Friday afternoon, a
large number of the ladies being pres
ent to knit. roll bandages. fold spong-
es and so forth. Mrs. A. S. Phelps read
/ TO the ladies a letter which DR.. Phelps
received from Clarence S. Johnson
who was assistant professor of the
Romance language in Colby college
| last year, and who is now one of the
two Y. NJ. c. A. secretaries doing work
among the French prisoners with
! headquarters at Paris. Mr.. Johnson has
many appeals from these poor fellows
who are isolated from their own
| hearthstoneS and who have much time
on their hands for idleness and who
would like something to occupy their
! time profitahly to themselves. One man
asked for fashion magazines that he
might perfect himself as ladies' tail
or. while another asked for magazines
Of an industrial nature. Many pack
ages are sent to these unfortunates
containing woodworking materials.
tools and literature, and anything to
employ their hands and minds in the
| long hours of detention Mr. Johnson s
letter was very interesting and added
to the relief work here a personal
touch. MAGAZINES sent to Monsieur in
Commandant. de prisonniers' de
guerre, lie de Yeu, Vendee, France"
should reach the proper destination
and would be much appreciated One
Of the latest acquisitions to the list Of
articles to send to the soldiers is a
| knitted cap which is to be worn under
the metal helmets by soldiers who are
on guard duty and who are not allowed
to change their uniform In any manner.
1t serves to keer them as warm as the
knitted helmets and they are still pro-
tected by the steel helmets. Anyone
who would like to do any of this work
would be very welcome at the rooms
any Friday afternoon, and a great
deal Of the knitting is taken home for
spare moments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
F. J. ALLEN, ONCE
SENATE PRESIDENT
DIES AT PORTLAND

Sanford Me, Feb. Fired J. AL
len, president o. the Maine Senate in
1907. and a prominent attorney, died
today at the age Of 81. He was born in
Alfred and graduated from Bowdoin
college in 1890.
Mr. Allen was educated in the
schools of Alfred, the Nichols Latin
school of Lewiston and Bowdoin COL
lege. He was superintendent of schools
at Sanford in 49, was director of
the Sanford National Bank. general
counsel for the Sanford & Cape Por-
pois Railroad, the Mousam River Rail-
way and the Atlantic Line Railway.
Mr.. Allen was a member of the
House in 1901 and a member of the
last Senate, being chairman of the
committee on the judiciary, consider
ed the most important committee OF
the Legislature, and a member of the
committees on engrossed bills. public
buildings and grounds and mines and
mining.
He assisted in drafting the famous
tax bill of 1901, by the passage of which
the State finances have been increa sed
s146,0l3.67 IN two years, principally
from corporations doing business In or
holding charters under the laws az
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
AMERICANS IN LONDON
PLANNING TO RETURN

has resulted in rush of Americans to
procure passage to New York on the
first available boat Large numbers who
expected to sail within fortnight have
decided to leave Saturday and before
noon all the first class accommodations
of the steamer were booked.
Among those applying for passage are
100 persons who intended to sail on
the Holland America liner Nieuw Am
sterdam. which was to have left Fal-
mouth on Tuesday. This vessel, how
ever, has been recalled to Rotterdam,
whence she sailed two days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
WINTHROP CENTER

Eugene Cote entered the Augusta
General hospital Thursday for treat
mert.
Friends of Mrs. Rose Caron will be
sorry to learn that she is suffering a
good deal from the knee which was
injured lat summer in an electric car
accident. She has been obliged to have
the knee put into splints.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Lishness have
been passing a few days in Augusta
Miss Cora Belle Kinds of Portland
is taking care of Mrs. Geo. Kinds, who
is very sick. Mrs. Kinds condition on
Thursday was reported as no better
Mr.. Kinds is also suffering with a Sc
we're cold.
Friends of Mrs. Baxter Tobey will be
pleased to learn that she has so far
recovered from her recent illness that
she has been able to go out for drive
Frank futile was in Madison over
Sunday visiting an uncle who was sick
Fred Bearce has been suffering from
the whooping cough nearly all winter.
Joe Dudley of Smithfied was at H.
~. TCttle's one day this week.
The potatoes raised on the Y. NJ. C,
A. farm have been sold to Waterville
parties and bring 81 bushel delivered
at the car at Winthrop Center.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Trew0rgy, who has scarlet fever
is reported TO be comfortable and get
ting along nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
COLBY COLLEGE
Relay Team Leaves for Boston
to Take Part in Interscholas-
tic Games-Mid-Year Exami-
nations Conclude Today

The relay team accompanied by
Art Smith left Friday noon for Boston
where they will compete in the Maine
relay college championships with
Bates, Bowdoin and the University of
Maine. Colby will be represented by
Phillips. Wiseman, Paul Thompson and
Lawrence, with the first named run
ming as anchor man. Besides this
quartette Capt. Mark Thompson went,
who will start in the mile run and
Colby who is to run either the handi-
cap mile or the three mile. The latter
will run under b. A. A. colors and will
not run the Hunter mile as had al
ready been reported Either Capt.
Thompson or young Colby will serve
as alternate man to the four relay
men.
Examinations close Saturday noon
and many of the students living near
Waterville will journey home for a
short vacation before the~second sem
ester commences next Tuesday morn
ing.
Prof Brown led mems chapel Friday
morning in the absence of President
Roberts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Paris. Feb. Rear Admiral La
Case, minister of marine speaking in
the Senate today, declared that only
one-half Of one per cent of all the ton
mage which entered French ports dur
ing the last IL months has been sunk
by German submarines. He said this
percentage might be little higher in
the future but that no future efforts or
the Germans could prevent the final vic
tory of the allies
Admiral LaCase spoke in reply to an
Interpolation by Senator D'Estournelles
De Constant in regard to the respon-
sibility of the government in the sub
marine warfare. Senator D'Estournelles
criticized the administration for allow
ing the Germans to take the upper hand
in the submarine campaign. In his re-
ply Admiral I.aCase said:
The Germans are trying to do now
what they always have done. The
world ought to know that they have en-
deavored to terrify US since the Begin
ming of the war. Disregarding the hui
manitarian engagements they made at
The Hague they have not hestiated to
throw crews and passengers into fran
boats and abandon them to the waves
i'll tempests far from any coast. In a
great many cases, even recently, num-
bers of their victims who could not he
reached in time. died of hunger. thirst
and cold. What more horrible than that
could the Germans do? There is not
man in the world who has not learn
ed with horror of the deeds of which
the Germans have been guilty The dec
laration today does not move us. The
army, the navy, and the civilians all
maintain the same calm before the hor-
rible crimes of our enemy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
HARTMAN CLINICS
CAmELY IN THE
DOG TEAM RACE

About Mimi, Feb. with all the five
remaining contestants in the Winnipeg
st. Paul dog race punched when they
passed through Big Lake tonight, it be-
came evident that the race would be de-
cided in 18th hour spurts.
Fred Hartman, the Bostonian. whose
determination to stick to the finish I'M
der severe handicaps has won him praise
and many purses of money along the
route, chung tenaciously to the other driv-
ers tonight. Albert Campbell, the Cree
halfbreed, winner of the 1916 Hudson Bay
sweepstakes, reiterated his confidence of
victory.
Except for Hartman, the drivers and
their dogs we're reported to be in good
condition for the final dash. which is ex-
pected to end at Como Park, st. Paul.
tomorrow. Hartman was displaying signs
of extreme fatigue, while his dogs needed
the utmost urging to continue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
NO FUTURE GERMAN EFFORTS CAN
PREVENT ALLIES VICTORY, DECLARES
FRENCH MINISTER OF MARINE

Referring directly to the question a.,
Senator - EstouruclleS. Admiral I.
Case said that he could not repeat iufUt.
nation given iu the session, but U4
the government had neglected uO m,a.s
of defense.
"Fifty-one tons OF merchandise. De
said. entered our ports during the Dps.
II months. One-half OF one per cont ht,
been sunk 10y submarines. Possibly Bog
the future this proportion VIII Doe % ltus
higher but the sole result viii hc tht
the country will understand NOR, Thor.
oughly that We are at war. This Mi, uu.
affect our will 10 conquer. Tho country
will support more lightly certain newt
able prIvations. She will think men.
gratitude of our soldiers who night tr
her in the trenches. and OF our sailors
who, obscurely but hcroiCallv. often 300.
rincc their lives for her defence and or
her provisioning
Il have been reproached often Tor nj,
having held up to view sufficiently %
that the navy has done for France J.
would not under any circumstances IL +
be believed that in this hour. IN an, pos
whatever. there is FrenChman who 70
not doing his duty"
Admiral IaCase declared that the rI.
vantage held up the Germans w the .pu
marine field could not. in his opinion d.
maintained. For the moment" he -ai.
the Germans triumph and boast W 10.
ing able, thanks TO their submarine %
turn the blockade against the hnies =
is a colossal self-decertion. They pro-
tend 10 gain victory by terror but 'hr.
terrify no one neither ALLIES nor no..
trails"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
SACO'S CHARTER IS
AGAINST 100000

Saco. Me. Feb. 2.--This city cannot now
accept the 100000 legacy left by Mrs.
John w Deering of Boston, a former
resident of Saco, the best legal opinions
agreed The charter has been subjected
TO the most rigid scrutiny and not sin
gle loophole can be found. The only road
left open is for Saco to obtain new
charter and, having come to this conclu-
sion. Mayor Henderson and others are
taking steps to present a bill TO the pres
ent session of the State Legislature TO
bring about that desired end.
In her will Mrs. Deering specified that
the legacy was to be used in founding
hospital and ii the new charter is Cd
tanned the money viii be used Tor that
purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
100000 WOMEN IN
EUROPE WORKING FORCE

II. r. Prothero is not only president n
the Board Of Agriculture, but EXON 70
commander In chief OF an "oycraIls
army" OF 100000 women. He expects 10
direct another 100000 soon in the fu.
creased production OF home foods An
in all he VIII lead a force Of women
farm tiliers larger than the nrst Brit.
ish expedition to France
Mr. Prothero in his far reaching cam.
paign 10 offset the submarine crisis, the
gravity of which no attempt is now mace
to disguise, also intends 10 raise great
legions of school children TO cultivate
the village acres" the public gardens
and other extraordinary areas bciu-
opened to tillagc throughout the British
Isles.
For England is turning to the solution
of the food problem with the same en-
ergy that enabled her to raise millions
of troops and take her place among the
great military nations Of Europe
Schemes for the use OF every available
bit OF land for the growing of crops =
her answer 10 Germany's threat % cut
off the food carrying steamships
All classes are Joining In the work
from the King down 10 tho Iabnrer
Parks in London and other cities. spare
ground wherever il can be found sec
tions of great estates owned by tho no
bility, and even parts OF cemeteries are
being set aside for potatoes and other
crops.
All classes arc Joining I'm the work,
from the king down 70 the laborer
Parks in London and other cities. spar.
ground wherever IL can he found sec
tions of great estates owned bv tho no.
bility. and even parts OF cemeteries are
being set aside for potatoes and other
crops.
The cooperative spirit is well nus-
trated by young woman stenographer.
of London. who offers her spare time To-
agricultural work 20 grow foodstuns IN
London, where there are $4,000 acres 90
land that could be brought into cultiva-
ton.
The great landowners fttingiy are
taking the lead. The Duke OF Portland
who owns nearly 1856. 900 acres. has even
placed at the services OF the nation his
Scottish agent. ]. Harling Turner. an ex-
pert on agriculture. who has been ep-
pointed director OF the new agricultural
section OF the National Service Depart
ment under Arthur Collins. the General
secretary.
The Duke. who IL Lieutenant Colonel
or the Honorable Artillery Company. has
for years been Provincial Master OF the
Nottingham Free Masons. and. needles
to say. his influence viii do much in the
farm recruiting line.
Others no less powerful have opened
their estates TO public cultivation. or set
aside sections for this purpose. Among
them are such prominent figures ns
Baron Latymer. Lord Pirrie. the Earl
OF Darlington. Lord Rhondds. the Earl
of Berkeley. Mr.. Burdctt-Coutts and Sir
Alfred Mond.
Hundreds OF acres I'm the royal parks.
several deer preserves. a great number
or public Fairgrounds and a thousapl
and one odds and ends Of tillabie land
have been turned In TO the common
cause.
Get all the crops possible for man
ana beast Is the message from Mr..
Prothero.--New York Tsiesram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

At the Opera house Friday afternoon
the final episode in the Crimson
Stain, was shown. The unmasking of
the characters provided some surprises
for the people who had been following
it with much interest. The fivereel
feature play "Life's Shadows" by
Nigh and Hawley was one of the best
of the season and seemed to be enjoy
ed by those who were there. The same
pictures will be shown Saturday night
with two shows in the evening, the
first commencing at 6.30.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

The ChicagoDie
Squad" succeeded in

ChicagoDiet
Squad" succeeded in
cutting down the average
cost of each meal to 8-13
cents In spite Of the high
cost of foods. And the
squad waxed fat and hearty.
The most expensive foods
are generally the least nu-
tritious. Two Shredded
Wheat Biscuits with milk
make a perfect meal, con-
tanning all the nutriment
any man or woman needs
for a half days work and at
a cost of four or five cents.
Shredded Wheat has all the
Bodybuilding material IN
the whole wheat grain m a
digestible form. For break
fast with milk or cream, or
for any meal with fruits.
Made in Niagara Falls, NY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
When Lincoln Was a Boy

"Iincoln's Boyhood Days will be the
tonic Of pr Phelps at the First Baptist
church Sunday night, when the Boy
Scouts of Waterville attend service IN
a hodv and occupy seats reserved for
them in front. before decorated pulpit.
Interesting incidents from the life of
the greatest American will be told by
Dr. Phelps. and how ambition climbed to
mower Mrs. G. b. Franklin reads Gid
as portrait" the Girls Mandolin Club
Of the High school plays "Bacarolle"
from Tales of Hoffman" GOffenbachl.
and Mrs. Mallev sings Are You Coming
Home Tonight" In the morning Or;
phelrs speaks on Three Avenues of
power A group of new members re-
ceives the hand of fellowship at COM
lOuniOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

Candlemas day was fair and bright
and incidentally about as cold as it
has been any DAY so far this season.
The wind was blowing a gale in this
section and the snow was rapidly piling
up in drifts in many places. Altogeth-
err it appeared as though the old
rhyme. that if Candlemas day was
fair and bright. winter takes another
flight. bids fair to prove true. The
prospect was not enjoyed by the ma
iority OF the pee pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
WINTHROP

The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
church will serve an old fashioned
New England supper at their vestry
Tuesday evening, Feb. IS. As this is the
first supper they have given this sea-
son. they promise to have a splendid
menu and are planning for big crowd.
Following the supper the ladies have
requested Mrs. Lottie York to read
The Following of the STAR" Florence
Barclays wellknown romance, and
this will be the feature of the evenings
entertainment, with musical numbers,
both vocal and instrumental, inter-
spersed. Mrs. c. H. Penney and Mrs.
e. +. Libby have the affair in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
DEFECTIVE CHIMNEY
CAUSES $4,000 FIRE

Skowhegan, Me-. Feb. 2.-(SpeciaD.-
The house. valued at $4,000. on the farm
Blunt schoolhouse, was burned Friday
night between and 9 o'clock. The oc-
cupants were Walter Loveley and fam
lily, who moved there from Washburn
about two months ago. Nearly all of
their household effects were saved but
furnishings belonging to Mrs. Merrill
stored on the upper floors were Destroy
ed. The barn, some distance from the
house, was not damaged. The cause is
supposed to have been a defective chin.
ney.