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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Germany Will Protect
Americans on Her Soil

continuation of the negotiations.
1t was. indicated tonight that no re.
joinder would be sent, but that 1t had
not been definitely decided to abrogate
the treaties despite the belief of many
officials that they do not protect from
seizure German ships in American
ho rl,n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
FOREMAN ASSAULTED
BY DETECT|VE--70O
|LONCSH0REMEN QUIT

Portland, Me, April 4.-Claiming their
foreman had been assaulted by a detec.
tive while attempting to board a British
steamship. TOO longshoremen employed
in loading or dscharging half dozen
steamers at the Grand Trunk Railway
docks quit work today. They requested
the removal of the detective from duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
AUGUSTA LODGE ELKS
ENDORSES PRESIDENT
WILSON'S MESSAGE

In accordance with request of
Grand Exalted Ruler Edward Rightor
Of the b. p. o. F,lks that Augusta
Lodge No 9s4. take action on Presi-
dent Wilson's message, the lodge held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Washington. April 4.-Germany, In
replying to the American refusal to re-
affirm the treaties of 1893 anf 1928,
has declared her purpose to observe
their stipulations as applying to pros
lection of Americans on German soil.
but in the opinion of officials here has
stated no new arguments calling for a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Portland, Me-, April "A meeting
of 1ss farmers of Maine was held
here tonight for. the purpose of inaug-
urating an agricultural development
project which should embrace the
whole state. The speakers Included
John A. Schuerle, secretary OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
PLAN FOR BIG ARMY
Continued from Page One)

though the details are being withheld
until they are sent to Congress. 1nclud-
ed in the scheme must be the funds and
equipment necessary to establish militia
rx training on basis never before at
tempted in the United States. warfare
has changed in the European struggle
Trench fighting is the predominant feat-
ure of the battles of today.
Fighting Machine of Young Men
There are many indications that it is
proposed to build up fighting machine
composed exclusively of men IN their
twenties and each men free from nome
responsibilities or cares that mlSht EN-
barrass his soldierly qualities. A per-
feSt military weapon is to be fashioned,
officers say if the army plan is accept
cd bv Congress. 1t will take time and
money but will furnish such a force as
will make its weight tell against any
troops in the world. Presumably the old
est men within the prescribed limits
would be called out first. These classes
would yield the smallest number TOT
training for the percentage OF men 10
assume family responsibilities goes up
rapidly after 20 years is reached Ihey
would be, however. men in their most
vigorous years, ready for any hardship
Each succeeding increment of JeoVoo call
ed out for training would probably have
reached the same stage of physical de-
velopment by the time the training had
heen given. PHYSICAL standards of the
regular army will be rigidly maintained,
Task Of Registration
Registration of all single men between
the fixed ages will be a big task Co
operation of state and municipal author
tiles may be sought under the plan for
state cooperation in the national war
measure program being framed by the
! Council of National Defense. Several
million men must be enrolled and exam
med physically before the process of Sc
lection can be applied. Probably work
ers of certain classes whose labor is vi
tai to maintenance of the food and war
supplies of the nation will be exempted
as class.
No Volunteer Forces
Army officers indicated today that the
governments policy leaves no place for
volunteer forces. They are prepared also
to urge against any premature ehort to
send an army abroad to fight. To be
of any aid in the world struggle, they
say. only a very considerable force OF
fully trained and highly equipped and
organized troops. with adequate indepen-
dent supply lines should go to Europe.
To do otherwise, one officer declared,
might make American troops a menace
rather than an aid to the Entente ar
mics. 1t would further tax the already
heavily strained French and British sup
pl'' systems.
The Council OF National Defense and
it's advisory commission will meet again
tomorrow in Joint session. The commits
sioners are toiling night and day to
make ready In every way for the activi-
ties that will come quick on the heels OF
the adoption Of war resolution. Definite
agencies arc springing up almost over
night through every trade. industry an !
profession until every man and woman
shall share in it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
100 Maine F farmers Hold
Meeting at Portland.

Hampden County Development
League of Massachusetts; Kingman
Brewster of Springfield and other
Massachusetts men interested in the
plan. A committee of seven was ap-
pointed to select a large committee to
organize the different counties of the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Miss Deborah Icnraham of the Sen
Tor class at Cony has. invited the mem
bers Of the class and the teachers to
q class party which will be given in
the Assembly hall on the evening of
April IS Games and dancing will form
part of the program, music will be
supplied and refreshments are to serv-
ed and it is expected that the occa-
sion will be an enjoyable one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

a still alarm called out Hose | at
1245 Wednesday noon to Grand
street, the. fire being in the chimney
of the house which is occupied by Mrs.
y. &. Heath. 1t was extinguished by
the usc<of two chemicals, and no
damage resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The Augusta Study Club will meet
Friday, April 6, with Mrs. r. u. Palmer.
Program: Current events; Paraguay,
Mrs. A. f. Barbour; report of semi-an-
nual meeting of State Federation, Mrs.
A. H. Farnham. Members please take
o'clock Winthrop car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Patients admitted Wednesday to the
Augusta General hospital were as fol-
lows: William Chadwick of Augusta.
surgical: Mrs Maria. Fitzgerald of Au-
gusta. surgical; Frank Vincent of Coop
ers Mills. surgical; Mrs. Jacob Prcntiss
Of Albion, surgical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Among the visitors at Cony High
school this week was Principal Jenkins
of Maiden High school. Maiden. Mass,
who visited Principal Cobb Tuesday
and went over the building with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Fred Mariner apd Lottie p. Clough
both of Augusta. were united in mar
riage at 7.30 Wednesday evening at
the parsonage of the, Green street
Methodist church, the ceremony be-
ing conducted by Rev. W. J. Layton,
pastor of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
FROM HALLOWELL
Halowe High Baseball Assistant Managers EecedAr Club
Meet-Fremen to Organize Band-Baptist Easter Sale Is
Planned for Thusday-Cy Government Meeting Thursday
TELEPHONE 24s.R

II. +. \. Board meeting this eve
ming. 1t is very important that all in
terested should be present at this
meeting at 7.30 o'clock at the associa-
ton hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

AT the meeting of the W. c. T. l..
held Wednesday afternoon arrange
ments We're made for a cake sale to he
held Friday. April II. The committee
in charge are Mrs. Yeaton, Mrs. Eu-
gene Baker and Mrs. w. I. Child
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

A joint meeting of the w. G. T. L.
and Young Peoples Branch will be
held at 7.45 this evening instead of af-
ternoon. at the home of Mrs. w. II.
Perry. Second street. A large attend
ancc is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

At meeting of the Hallowell High
Athletic Association Wednesday Asa
Sleeves and Leo Woodsde were elected
assistant managers Of the baseball team
for the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Joseph GOLDBERG

Joseph Goldberg. aged 10, of SO
Bridge street, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Goldberg, died Wednesday
night. The remains will be taken to-
day to Portland for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

HalloweIl Commandery, No. 81, u.
O. G.. G.. will hold its regular meet
ing this evening followed by Box
social. The members and friends are
cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Lawrence Laflamme of this city. who
underwent surgical treatment March I
at the Augusta General hospital, mas so
far recovered that he was able yesterday
to leave the hospital for'home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
AUGUSTA LOCALS

+. Zoub recently sold his house on
Murray street to Eugene Emery, who
will take possession the latter part of
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Alden Stafford and Albert Skillin re-
turned Monday to Bowdoin College,
after passing the vacation at their
homes In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Mrs. 3. 3. Clay, who has been Wis.,
ting her brother. c. II. Gray, Bruns-
wick avenue, returned Wednesday to
her home in IloXbury. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

G.. w. Getchell and NJ J. Sleeves
have opened an automobile and car
iiage painting shop on the steamboat
wharf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Several new flags made their APP
pearance on the street Wednesday.
among them being on Beane's drug
store and the Johnson House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The X. O. X. A. will make the hike
to the Augusta Y. NJ. c. A. at els
o'clock tonight. Elliot Andrews will be
in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Walter Wilson has accepted a po
sition as counter man at Davenport's
restaurant and assumed his duties
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Harry A. Jones has purchased the
shed on Gray'a wharf, formerly used
by the Oakland Mfg. Co. and has al
ready begun it's removal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The Priscilla Club will meet at go
O clock this afternoon with Mrs. Charles
Hedrck, Academy street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

John NJ. Leonard returned to this city
Wednesday morning after brief bust
ness trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Regular meeting this evening of San
born Lodge No. %. l. Q. Q. f., with work
N the second degree. A large attendance
Is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

There will be a church meeting Friday
evening at the home of Rev E. W. Web
Der, Union street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The Catholic Benevolent Society
will meet at o'clock this evening
with Mrs. David Robbins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

n -------------------------
Winfield Small, the genial clerk in the
Webber & Hewitt branch store, left by
team Wednesday for Palermo on a few
days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Stated communication Jerusalem Royal
Arch Chapter al 7.@ o'clock Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Allan Niles OF Boston is passing u few
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ma
than Niles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Edith Narney. Academy street, this eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Misses Christine and Ida Carey have
returned from a weeks visit with rela-
tives in Rockland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Mr.. apd Mrs. James Marston of Brook
Ign, n. Y. are guests of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Il. NJ. Johnson. for a few
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Randolph
church will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Corona Wnslow, Pine street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Elmer Wade who has been passing
the Easter recess at his home in Per.
klns- returned Wednesday to the u.
of NJ.
Wilton +. Pinkham who was inilr-
ed by fall of 40 feet from staging
"hlie at work on the hull of a large
steer freighter at the Texas Steamship
60. remains about the same. Pink.
hams Jaw was broken and he was in.
ternally injured.
Mrs. Noble Maxwell and Miss Mary
stewart were visitors in Portland this
week.
Lynn richardson and George Libby
returned Sunday to Boston after
passing a few days with relatives in
town
Twenty-six members of the ZIP.
worth League of Bowdoinham were
guests of the Bishop Foss Chapter
Epworth League Of Richmond Monday
evening at the M. f. church.
The newly elected officers Of the
bishop Foss Chapter were duly in
stalled by their pastor Rev G. B.
CORNISH. During the installation
service Mrs. Lillian Haynes presided
at the organ and w. II. HAYNES sang
very pleasing solo. The service
closed with a very impressive conse.
Grafton service during which time sew
eral members of both Leagues awaited
themselves Of the opportunity of CIV
ing their all to Christ.
The social time of the evening was
enjoyed in the chapel which was pref.
tily and appropriately decorated with
the. United States flag.
The following officers will serve the
league during the coming conference
year: president, Arthur Adams; first
vice president, Miss Rule Curtis; %
vice president Earl Cashier: Sd vice
president, Miss Mildred Kincaid; 4th
vice president, Miss Pauline Curtis
secretary, Miss Edna Libby; treasur-
err Miss Mertibelle Call; organist
Miss Eriel Merrifield; Junior League
superintendent, Miss Marion Sher'
bunne.
An illustrated lecture on Mexico and
South America will be given in the
Methodist chapel on Friday evening Of
this week under the auspices of the
Queen Esther Circle.
Major Charles Day will address the
Boy Scouts at their meeting n Friday
evening. His subject will be Friend
liness."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

There will be meeting at $50
o'clock this evening of the city gov
eminent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The S. V. A. Club will meet THURSDAY
afternoon with Mrs. Emma Lamson OH
Brunswick avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Hodsdon leaves with his command for
the Charlestown navy yard. where they
will be assigned to the U. s. S. Nearsarge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The Art Club will meet Thursday
evening with Miss Edith Varney, IS
Academy street, Hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
GARDINER

George Gray was a visitor in Bath,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

John NJ. Leonard left Monday night
Tor Boston on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Funeral Of Mrs. Charles n. Ashford

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Charles Fl. Ashford were. held at go
Wednesday afternoon at the home, Is
Bangor street. Rev. A. Francis walch OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

George Vincent of Boston is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. c. J. Burke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Mrs. Maurice Rankin was a visitor
in Richmond Wednesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The Y. p. b. of the w. G. r. L. will
meet Friday evening at 7.45 with Mrs.
w. |. Guild.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
RICHMOND

Miss Nellie Bradford who has been
teaching at the Mile Hill school has
left for her home in Knox having ac-
cepted position elsewhere for the
spring term. Her place here will be
filled by Miss Mildred Costello a grad
uate of Richmond High school and a
student at Mason Institute.
Miss Frances Bryant a teacher in
the Colebrook, n. H., High school is
passing the spring vacation at the
home of her mother Mrs. Jennie By.
ant.
Miss Beatrice Davis of Bridston
who has been visiting her aunt Mrs.
Cora Searles has returned to her
home.
Mrs E. T.. Robinson of Sterling,
Mass. is in town this week having
been called by the illness Of her
mother Mrs. Charles Prev.
Thomas Pushard who has been In
Madison for the past three months
has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ONE FURNISHED ROOM WANTED

with board for adult and two children !
Te'enhone iS-M. apr5d3t |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Henry Foster

fIehTy FoSter
Henry Foster died at the home Of
his son Leonard Foster on the New
Road on Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Eos.
ter has been in poor health for the
past few years. He was born i'm Rich.
mond in 1881. Besides his son, one
grandson survives, Lester Foster Of
Gardiner. Funeral services will be
held from his late home Friday after.
noon. Rev. s. A. Evans of Bath will
officiate. Interment at Cotton's CEN.
5etery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18

London Bystander.
Yes, mum, we're a prisoner for
three years, mum"
But the war hasn't lasted three
years yet"
no, mum, but I were prisoner all
the same, mum"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
EPIGRHYMES:

or course what Sherman said
Is true, "and then some"
We might state the pictures
That War paints In blood one
scarce can contemplate. To
think UPON SUCH scenes Of woe
as helds of battle breed to
sing the SACRIFICES made to war
remorseless need, would cow
ards make Of cen THE GODS,
THEMsELVEs of stony hearts;
yet Shakespeare, to these
pagan myths, a tender touch
imparts in words that THROW
the years aside, in words that
speak today when all our land
must take its stand against
the powers that prey, And
though the sacrifice we make
brings tears 10 loving eyes.
the INCENSE, bearing Peace on
Earth. will straight TO
Heaven rise. ROBERT RUSSBhl.
Upon such sacrifices the gods tht
selves throw incense"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
The Yankee Mind

Victim - What is the mattert
Where am I?
Doctor-You have been seriously
injured in a trolley accident. But
cheer up-you will recover.
Nictim-How much?-New forA
Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18

Come ONE ter me e did an said
tTl lorst is money; sllpt thro' ole
i'm is pocket 'Yus,' I sez, but by
theNway ye're wavln' abaht 1t seems
to me it's slipt thro' ole In yer
flee London opinion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
The More Delicate Sense

"Bobbie, your face wants washins'
Did you look at it in the glass TINS
morning."
No, mother, but 1t seemed all risn'
when l felt it."--New York sun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-18
Try This

BEG pardon, ma am" said the but
Ter. but your son has just eloped
with the cook"
Yes, I put him up to IT," replied
Mrs. Uppson. She's the best cook
we ever had and / didn't want TO loss
her."-Indianapolis Star.
The state herald., 1917-05-18
NEW EXPLOSIVE BEING USED
Roehamboiite, introduced by French
on Western Front, Has Terrible
Effect on Enemy.

Rochnmbollte is new and terrible
explosive that has recently been intro
duced on the western front by the
French and employed In the defense OF
Verdun, says the Argonaut. The ex-
plosive, when tested In action nt Yer
dun. was found to possess most ter
rible and demoralizing effect upon the
Germans.
The explosive II powder which.
upon Ignition, changes into n molten
metal md very large volume of gas
In an infinitely small space OF time.
This sudden change In volume and
the terrific hent which In generated
cause nm immense pressure on the
wnlls Of the vessel that contains II,
shattering the walls and hurlng the
molten metal md wall fragments In
all directions, spreading denth and do
struction In their path.
The effect Of this molten metal on
the Germans cnn hardly he Imagined.
Pieces OF metal upon striking them Inn
mediately burn their way deep into
the flesh. even to the bone. causing
intense pain md suffering to the Vie.
tim. So deadly and no demoralixing
have the French found this explosive
to be that they nre now utilizing II on
the entire front.
The state herald., 1917-05-18

The inheritance tax starts with
one-half Of per cent N the basic
tax on all estates Of $4,000 or less.
The remainder Of the schedule In ap-
piled to the various cxcesscs In grad
uation a. follows:
Inheritance Tax Scale.
ON excess OF more thnn $4,000. but
not exceeding $50 700. I per cent.
On excess Of more than $4,000,
but not exceeding $4,000, IN per
cent.
On excess Of more than $25O.OO0.
hut not exceeding $4,000. 9 per cent.
On excess Of more than $3.50. 900. hut
not exceeding 100000, 2h per cent.
On excess Of more than 100000.
but not exceeding 100000. . per
cent.
On sxcess Of more than $1,000. 900.
hut not exceeding 100000. 3M per
sent.
On excess Of more than $1,000 600.
but not exceeding el.0o0000. per
cent.
On excess Of more than $t.OO0yO0
but not exceeding &5.00O.00o. ~ per
cent.
The state herald., 1917-05-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

medicine I took. Every month since I
was . young girl had suffered with
cramps In my sides at periods and was
never regular. ! saw your advertise
ment in the newspaper and the picture
Of woman who had been saved from
IN operation and this picture was i'm
pressed on my mind. Tho doctor had
given me only two more days to make
up my mind 30 l sent my husband to the
drug store at once for bottle Of Lydis
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
believe me. I soon noticed change and
when l had finished the third bottle l
was cured and never felt better. Igrant
you the privilege to publish my letter
and am only too glad to let other women
know Of my cure. Mrs. THos. McGoN.
IGAL, 1882 Hartville Street, Phila., Pa.