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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-04
FIGHT OFF u-BoATs
Continued from Page One)

arranged with the American destroyers
now operating in European waters
that the passage of the danger zone
might be attended by every possible
protection.
THE first attack took place at 1890
on the night of June %. What gives it
peculiar and disturbing significance is
that our ships were set upon at point
well this side of the rendezvous and
in that part of the Atlantic presum-
ably free from submarines.
The attack was made in force, al
though the night made impossible any
exact count of the U-boats gathered
for what they deemed a slaughter.
THE high seas convoy, circling with
their searchlights answered with heavy
gunfire and its accuracy stands prov
ed by the fact that the torpedo dis
charge became increasingly scattered
and inaccurate. 1t is not known how
many torpedoes were launched but five
were counted as they sped by bow and
stern.
"a second attack was launched A
few days later against another contin-
gent The point of assault was be
yond the rendezvous and our d
ers were sailing as screen between
the transports and all harm. The re-
suits of the battle were in favor o.
American gunnery.
Not alone did the destroyers hold
the Uboats at a safe distance. but
their speed also resulted in the sinking
of one submarine at least. Grenades
were used in firing, a depth charge ex-
plosive timed to go off at certain dis
lance under water. In one instance. Oil
ard wreckage covered the surface of
the sea after a shot from a destroyer
at a periscope, and the reports make
claim of sinking
Protected by our high seas convoy,
by our destroyers and by French war
vessels, the contingent proceeded and
joined the others in French port
THE whole nation will rejoice that
so great peril is passed for the van
guard Of the men who will fight our
battles in France. No more thrilling
Fourth of July celebration could have
been arranged than this glad news that
lifts the shadow of dread from the
heart Of America"
Bakers Letter
Secretary Baker wrote the following
letter to Secretary Daniels conveying
the army's thanks to the navy:
Word has just come to the War de-
partment that the last ships conveying
Gen. Pershing's expeditionary force to
France arrived safe today AS you
know, the navy assumed the respon-
sibility for the safety OF these ships on
the sea and through the danger zone
The ships themselves and their con-
voys were in the hands of the navy.
and now that they have arrived and
carried. without the loss Of a man. our
soldiers who are the first to represent
America in the battle for democracy. 7
beg leave to tender to you to the ad
miral and to the navy. the hearty
thanks Of the War department and OF
the army. This splendid achievement
is an suspicious beginning and il has
been characterized throughout by the
most cordial and effective corporation
between the two military services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-04

Another chapter was Sunday night adj
ded to the already sensational careers of
the civilian guards employed by the Port
land Water District to protect the dis
trict property in the vicinity of Sebago
Lake when one or two providers fred a
shot at Guard Frank Justin. according to
the report Of the guard. Justin discov-
cred the two men lettering in the edge Of
the woods along the pipe line about 8
clock and as soon as the strangers
discovered the guards presence one Of
them opened fire with a rife. After get
ting away with one shot the two men dis
appeared. The bullet fred at Justin also
narrowly escaped hitting Guard A. B.
PIumner, who was on duty some 800
yards away from Justin and the guard
rave chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-04
ESTATE OF J. S. HYDE
Y alued at S3,156,938-Was
Head Bath Iron Works

Bath, Me, July .3-The estate OF John
s. Hyde. president Of the Bath Iron
Works. who died on March II, valued at
sS'iSesas. according to an inventory re-
turned to the probate court today by ap-
praisers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-04

portland, Me-, July 3.-The Lewis
ton Police Commission bill is uncon-
stitutional so far as the emergency
clause is concerned. according to a re-
script handed down by the Law Court
Monday.
The court holds that no emergency
existed. that the Constitutional section
on which it was based does not con-
fer power on the Legislature to en-
body it in ordinary legislative meas
ures and that appointment of a COM
mission and all acts thereafter by its
members have no standing in law. The
act itself is held to become effective
july z. 80 days subsequent to ad-
journment of the Legislature, as pro-
vided in the Constitution.
A bill in equity was filed several
weeks ago by Mayor Lemaire, seek
ing to have the law upset as an in
fringment on home rule. The court
denied the bill and an appeal was TAX
en- to the Law Court.
Gov. Milliken appointed Prof. A. w.
Anthony, Ralph w. Crockett. Republi
cans. and +. X. Narcotic. Democrat,
as members of the commission several
weeks ago and their attempts to man
age the Police Department have been
contested by supporters of the old
force.
Referendum
In the meantime efforts are being
made to hold up the mea sure by refer
endum process until the special cleo
ton in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-04

used to wreck the burning stable save.
adjoining property. The loss on ta
buildings was estimated at $1,000.
The loss On machinery and other CO..
tents of the garage. including two srna-
automobiles was placed at 5000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-04
BATHER DROWNED
14-Year-Old Damariscotta Girl
Lost in Pond

Damariscotta, Me, July s.-Margaret
Dickinson. aged IA, daughter Of Willard
Dickinson of Damariscotta Mills, was
drowned today while bathing in Damar-
iscotta pond. The body was recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-04
ENGLAND FLIES
y. S. FLAG TODAY

London. July s.-Kins George has di.
reeted that the American nag be flown
from the towers Of the houses Of Pariia.
ment on the Fourth Of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-04

the elementary schools by combining
with the high school. Articles 10 and
II are to see II the town will vote to
install silent policemen and instruct
the selectmen to appoint any pay for
traffic officer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-04
Sebago Lake Suffer S
$4,000 Conaagration
Fire Starting in Garage, Goes Through Two Res
licences and aStable-Dynamite Wrecking
Burning Stable Saves Adjoining Property -
Buildings Loss Was $4,000

Sebago Lake. Me, July 3.-Peterson's
garage. the resident Of Or. Charles NJ.
Stanley, over the garage, the residences
Of Edward Strout and Charles Haines and
a stable. were burned today by a fire
which originated in the garage. Dynamite
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-04
German Government Is
Conservative Bureaucracy

Editor of Berlin Paper Characterizes System as
Being Ruled by Bureaus Alone-Decisions Of
War and Peace Taken in Secret Without Co.
operation of People-Reichstag Franchise De-
prived of Value
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
REPORT MADE
 BY TREASURER

A cash balance Of $21TO26.5O on December 91, 1916, is shown in the biennial report of w. G. Smith, territorial treasurer, a copy of which was received today by the Daily Alaskan. The items include general fund, $196,S44.5S; fish cries, $2,26O.S1; forest reserve $1S,3S1.61.
 Request is made by the treasur- CT on the ground that there seems to be no further necessity for the Fisheries fund" that he be au- thcrised "to close it out into the general fund"
 These recommendations are made: that the schedule imposing 8 tax of ten dollars on attorneys, doctors and dentists be so amended as to make clear whether a firm shall be taxed collectively or each member be taxed; that the sched- ule imposing a tax of live dollars on automobiles be so amended as to make definits whether there shal be a distinction based on the pur- pose for which automobiles are used; that the fifteen dollar tax on bakeries be either removed or be graduated according to the amount of business.
 Recommendaticn is also made that means be provided for enforc- ing the collection of the tax of cents a hundred pounds on all fish salted and mild cured, except herring. Treasurer Smith states that many individuals and small concerns are evading this tax
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
WATCH IuMR MEAT.

DOULTEY shuglI be carefully look
 ed over before being bought or
 eaten. IL should De yellow or pink in appearance and should have fresh OAor, wi.h i:s skin unbroken. Stale poultry becomes tlabby.
 The crop and abdomen become blu ssh green, the eyes are sunken and the skin pulls apart easily. A good way to tell a tender chicken is to test the rlgldity of Its breastbone. A tender young chickens breastbone is soft and bends under the finger, while the breastbouc of an older fowl is harden ed and will not give under pressure.
 Good pork must be solid, and It's flesh must be pink and its fat pure white. Never buy nor cat pork which is soft and yellow. Bad veal is detect d by the soft mushy. sticky appear ance, while the fat has a grayish, lead en color. The fat on fresh veal should be firm and white and lie smooth be- tween the muscles and surrounding tissues. Lamb and mutton must also be firm, with the fat white and hard.
 Good beef Is of q rosy red color, with cream cOlored, firm, elastic fat It should be scarcely moist to the touch and should not be wet and dabby, either pale or purple in color.
 As soon as meat or fish comes from the market 1t should be examined in the folds and creyIceS to make sure in- truding flies have left no eggs behind them. These are not only disgusting, but dangerous. 4 wire safe in the eel lar is q good place tO hang meat. In mutton or in lamb the marrow or soft fatty substance should be taken from the backbone, as also the thin mem branes which appear under steak and chops. as these decay quickly and are therefore liable to taint the whole piece. Never leave meat in paper, but put at once on a clean plate, unless it is hung Fish should not be laid d. reCtly on artificial iC". as the ammonia lsed is apt to combine with the fish ,rnd cause ptomaine poisoning. Do not cover meat or fish tightly before being cooked and never cover cooked food such as soups, meat and vegetables while still hot. Let them cool as rap idly as possible, thcu cover. Bacons and hams may be kept in any cool place where there is plenty of cold air n circulation about them to prevent mildew. They are best hung protected by bags of cloth or paper
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL ES-
 TATE

Notice is hereby given that in per suance of an order of the Honor able E. A. Rasmuson, Commission ar for the Territory of Alaska, in Division No. 1, sitting In probate in 5kagway Precinct, mado on the Eleventh day Of April 1917, in the matter of the Estate of Anna Cassi- dY, deceased, the undersigned ad- ministrator of the said Estate will sell at Public Vendue to the high est and best bidder for cash, and subject to continuation by said Court, on Saturday the Twelfth day ( f May, 1917, at Two o'clock in the afternoon of said day on the fronr steps of the United States States Court House in the City and Precinct of skagwaY and Terri tory of Alaska, all the right, title, interest and estate of the said Anna Cassidy at the time of her death, and all the right, LlLle, ana interest that the said estate has, by opera tion of law or otherwise, in and to those certain lots, pieces Or par- cells Of land situate. lying and be- ing in the City of skagWay, and Territory of Alaska, and particular Iy described as follows, to-wit:-
 All of lots eight (S) and nine (9) in block thtrty-four (34) of the City of skagway, Territory of AL aska, as the same is shown by a survey and plat thereof made by Frank H.. Reid, Civil Engineer.
 FRANK SUFFECooL,
 Administrator. 11O1hOe- o10
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
A UNIQUE RECORD
Very Few Like It In Our Broad Re-
 public

Grateful testimony for Doan's Kidney Pills, published everywhere is of itself convincing evidence of merit. Confirmed testimony forms still stronger evidence. Years ago, Mrs. Mason gratefully acknowledged the benefit derived from Deans Kidney Pills. The statement is now copfirmed-tha proof more convincing. Cases of this kind are plentiful in the work of Doan's Kidney Pills-the record is unique.
 Mrs. David Mason, 2715 East 0. St., Tacoma, Wash, says: T had dull, heavy ache in my back and 1t was lame and weak. Severe head aches and dizzy spells were common. The kidney secretions passed too of ten and l always felt tired and worn-out.. Doan's Kidney Pills rid me Of the trouble" (Statement giT- en September 19, 1913.)
 On November 5, 1915, Mrs. Ma son said: q have used Deans Kidney Pills since last recommend ing them and have found them just as effective as in the past"
 Price 5Oc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs, Mason has twice publicly recommended. Foster7Milburn Co, Props, Buffalo, IN. Y.
 Advertisement.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
SAYS ARCTIC ALASKA
 HAS COAL, OIL LAKE

Extensive coal lodges and a grea- lake of oil in Arctic Alaska are reported by Alexander smith, according to the Fairbanks Citizen.
 MT. Smith is 4uoted as saying that he went through the Koyukuk country as far as Point Barrow. He said ten white people were living there. From there to Her schel island, he said he saw no white men and met only seventy natives
 Though he described both the coal and oil as being of high qual- ity, MT. Smith said he doubted that either would become valuable on account of their being in nearly inaccessible country.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
S750,000 FROM
 ALASKA SEALS

The probable income of the government from the seal herd in the fiscal year ending June 30 next, will be upward of $75O,OOO, according to Hugh H. Smith, United States fish commissioner, and it will increase steadily thereafter. It is the be- lief of Smith that the time is com ing when the government will de- rive 8 net income of million dol lars a year from the herd without any impairment of it.
 In addition, there is the income from foxes in Alaska, now amount ing to about $6O,OOO a year. From seals and foxes the government is now making two or three times as much as is appropriated by Con gress for the Alaska work of the Department of Commerce.
 The total number of seals estimat- ed to be in the herd in 1915, when an official count was made was S6S,S72, as compared with 294,- 6S7 in 1914, 268,3O5 in 1913, and 21G, ,73S in 1912. The number in 1916 was 417,329.
 Low Mortality Rate
 In 1912, 5,228 pups of the sea- son were branded on the PribilOf Islands. Subsequent observations made on these branded animals have been productive of valuable Information in regard to the natur- al history and growth of seals. Some of these animals were ob- served in 1913 they were noted in large numbers. The number that returned in 1915 was so large in comparison with the total number of seals under observation, as to indicate a lower mortality in the first three years of a seals life than had ordinarily been assumed.
 The plan of marketing the Seal skins in this country, instead of sending them abroad, has been marked success, according to gov ernment experts, who point out that a reliable market now exists at St. Louis which is well supported. This home market idea was first given definite impulse in 19l5' Seal and fox skins are now dressed and dyeI in St. Louis, and the an nuaI sales are attended by many home buyers.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
HEALTHY PLANTS
Require the Most Careful Attention as
 - Well as Good Soil. --

Require the Most Careful Attention as - Well as Good Soil. -- Did you ever see. a 7oseoush which iesplte the most ch-ent environment f soil-of sunshi1e-and of atmosphere seemed never to achieve a healthy growth.
 A ton of manure will not help plant that has a canker eating out its heart
 You must destroy the cause before you can remove The effect. .. You cannot cure Dandruff and Bald ness by rubbing On hair lotions, and rubbin' m vaseline, etc.
 Tor must look to the cause of the trouble-its a germ at the roots of your hair which causes 1t to fall out Newbro's Herpiclde destroys the germ and healthy hair is the sure result.
 Sold by leading druggists. Send loc In stamps for sample to The Herpicioe Co., Detroit Mich.
 One Dollar bottle, guaranteed.
 Al all Drug Stores. |
 u ]. Advertisement.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
Nn Santimant For Jack.

Not every one Is imbued with senti- ment, as this story teaches: Fred Jane, the writer on naval subjects, used to tell of an old gentleman, an enthusi- astic member of the Navy league, who visited Portsmouth and looked at Nel- sons Victory. lying in the harbor. A blueiaciet passed The oil gentleman seized him and pointed 10 the Victory.
 "Dyou know what that ship means, my man?" he exclaimed.
 "Rather," replied t~c b.ucJackct, Its the old tub they held courts mar tinl im"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
Reindeer Clothes.

Reindeer Clothes.
 Garments made of reindeer skin are remarkable for their moisture resisting capabIity us well as for their warmth. The hair, unlike that of many animals, Is not hollow throughout its length, but is divided into watertlght cells fill ed with air which appears to be under compression, so that when the gar ments are placed in water the hair swells without breaking, and the wear CT is buoyed up and does not readily sink if he falls overheard. Among the Russians, Swedes and Norwegians reindeer clothes are very common.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
SYSTEM AND PRINTING

Don't put 1t off, but order your printing now which You will need when you put tA your new system The Daily Alaskan job department Is better equipped than ever to do your work. Prices right and work promptly executed. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20
Remarkable.

She's a really remarkable plano player"
 "What is there remarkable about her playing"
 "She knows when to Qult."-Detroit Free Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-20

sAN1Tox COUGH DROPS. Admin fstered on sugar. Acts almost in- stantly. The prescription of an eminent physician. Keller Bros The san-ToI Drug store.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
ACTRESS CHARM WINS FRIEND.

During d shopping expedition which she took along Fifth Avenue, when she was working in the picturization of The Shop Girl" it was again demon- strated that Edith Storey has the mag netism that attracts the confidence of old and young, and makes such a thing as formaity give way to friend ly humor.
 With her mother, Miss Storey found herself in the basement of one of the more popular department stores of the avenue and the day being sultry felt a thirst By dint of striving she got through considerable crowd at the counter and was served with a choco- late soda. But she could not nego- tiate it without straw.
 'I want a straw. dearp she cried to one hard-pressed girl behind the counter who was juggling about four glasses at once. The lass liked the looks or the voice of Miss Storey for without pausing in her struggle to serve everybody at once she Tipped sheaf of straws out of vase with two fingers free at the end of one hand, and as they dropped where Miss Storey could reach them. smiling ex- claimed, There you are. kid, help your sefn'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
BUSHMAN TO PLAY FIGHTING PARSON.

Francis X. Bushman has begun worN on a smashing big five-act feature. with Beverly Bayne as co-star. in which he is seen sa fighting parson." The title of the play is to be The Voice of One.' It was written by William Christy Cabanne, who also is direct ing the production in the Quality Stu dios.
 This is to be the first of a series Of five-act features. with Bushman and Miss Bayne as stars and Cabanne as the combination proved an unusually bril- liant one in The Great Secret" Me tro's successful screen novel. and it was partly because of the laurels won in this serial that the same combination was decided on for feature productions
 Bushman has in his time played many parts. all of which have brought him esteem and popular acclaim. but in his new character in the first of the Metro five-acts plays he is furnished with the strongest role of his remark able screen career. As a fighting par son he is the dominant figure around whom all the action of the play cen- ters.
 Miss Bayne's role is different from any she has heretofore essayed. and her transition from the wild and un- tanned camp girl to a modest, convert cd maiden struggling for an education gives her unusual scope to display her ability.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
Bobby Bumps and His Pointer Pup
 A BRAY CARTOON
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rife as to the nature of the celebrated Russian actress's first Paramount pie ture It was promised that something new and original would be forthcoming and that the subject would be treated in an exceptional manner.
 It is now announced by the Lasky company that Madame Petrova will make her first appearance under US management in "The Undying Flame, a dramatic story of ancient and modern Egypt. in which Madame Petrova plays first the daughter of a Pharoah and then, in the second part of the story, the young daughter of an English army officer. The mere fact that Madame Pe trova was to star in q picture assured it's success from histronic stadpoint. and the engagement of Maurice Tour neur one of the foremost directors in the entire motion picture industry, to stage the production, is a guarantee or originality. lofty conception and power in the presentation of the story.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
Africa Will Be Scene of the Greatest Shifting of Authority as the
 Result of War.
BRITISH HAVE HOPES
England Expects To Gain Vast Territory when European War Is
 Brought to End.

WASHINGTON, April 24 (By maiD What changes the war will make in the map of Europe cannot be known at this early day, although it is conceded that they will be i'm portant. A victory for the Allies would doubtless give Italy several of the Austrian provinces on the north of that country, and perhaps terri tory on the southeast also.
 The fate of Turkey in Europe is problematical, although it is the gen. eral opinion among public men in this country that all the belligerents will ultimately agree that Turkey must surrender the present slight hold she has on the European side of the Dardanelles, and give Russia an outlet to the Mediterranean. The future boundaries of Poland are also undetermined. Alsace and Lorraine will perhaps again pass to France. Great Britain, seemingly, does not figure in any territorial aggrandize- ments in Europe. The future boun- daries of the Balkan countries is in the lap of the gods.
 It is in the map of Africa, accord ing to general agreement. that will undergo most violent changes as the result of the war Africa is now held by many of the great nations. with boundary lines that are unscientific and irregular. A redistribution of the territory of the Allies is almost certain to be made in order to bring about greater homogenity. This re- shifting of boundaries it is believed, would add greatly to the develop ment of the various colonies more particularly those on the west coast. That Germany can expect to regain her African possessions is not prob able. The most of these have been conquered by British colonial troops. and the overwhelming sentiment among the British colonies is that these possessions shall continue un. der the British flag.
 Driven from France and Belgium, as Germany seems likely to be. she will have nothing to offer in ex change for these African colonies ex cept territory in the Balkans. which the Balkan nations themselves will