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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
as well as the demands Of patriotism
were pointed out to him.
Pacifists Encouraged

as we'll as the demands OF patriotism
were pointed out to him.
Paeifists Encouraged
Pacihsts, learning Of the activity Of
administration supporters quickly
jumped into the fight. Their lines
thinned by threatened assertions Of
some Of their strongest members, they
saw in the winning Of Kitchin posi-
bility of rallying the wavering repre-
sentattves back into camp. Representa-
tive Shackleford of Missouri and Rep.
Sherwood Of Ohio, strongly urged Mr..
Kitchin TO make his speech.
kitchin's Announcement
Finally, shortly after o'clock. aft
er almost continuous conferences for six
hours, Rep. Kitchin announced publicly
that he would speak against the resolu-
ton. His entrance into the chamber
shortly afterward caused a quickening
of tagging interest in the debate.
Representative Hensley. Of Missouri,
who on Tuesday had announced that he
would vote for the resolution, hastily
announced that he had decided 1t was
his duty to oppose il. Others who had
deserted the pacifist camp said they
were thinking seriously and probably
would vote in the negative.
Obviously wearied by the day s
events, Mr.. Kitchin spoke without his
usual fire.
I'm view Of the many assumptions
of loyalty and patriotism" he said ION
the part of some of those who favor
the resolution and insinuations by them
of cowardice and disloyalty on the part
of those who oppose it, offshots doubt
less of the passionate moment. let me
at once remind the House that 1t take
neither moral or physical courage TO
declare a war for others to fight 1t
is evidence of neither loyalty nor pa
triotism for one 10 urge others to get
into war when he knows that he himself
is going to keep out.
The depth of my horror, the intensi-
ty of my distress in contemplating the
measureless steps proposed. God only
knows. Too grave is the responsibility
for anyone to permit any to stand spon-
Sor for his conscience"
Mr. Kitchin was heartily applauded
from all sides as he concluded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Germans and French
Meet in Sanguinary
Battle Thursday

The Germans and French have met
in sanguinary engagement north
west of Rheims, where the Germans
with picked forces attacked on a front
Of about a mile and a half between
Sapigneul and the Godat farm. The
exact result of the battle is 'becloud-
ed by conflicting statements from the
Berlin and French war offices.
The Paris was office admits that the
Germans occupied portions of the
French first line trenches. but says the
attack failed completely over the
greater part of the front; that the
French troops reoccupied almost i'm
mediately the captured positions and
that counter-attacks for the recap
ture of elements still held by the Ger
mans are in progress. A Berlin Off
cial communication received by way
Of London says the Germans inflicted
a sanguinary reverse on Gen. .Nivelle's
troops in this region and that 800 men
We're made prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
The Flag Fund

The number Of contributions for the
community flag was much Increased
Thursday and the sum is now we'll over
the $50 mark This is considered by
the committee in charge as good rec
ord and they are planning on ordering
the flag this week feeling certain that
the necessary remaining money Will
come in without question. The contri-
butors who added their names on Thurs
day are as follows: Sherman l.. Berry.
Robert White Strout. Carl w. Mari, DR..
C. G. Rancourt, G. A. Weed, Malcolm
Weed, Stanton, Donald Weed, Caroline
Boyer, Theodore Hardy, Jr., Doris
Hardy, Edmund Miles Sweeney, Lillian
Gilbert. Mary Gilbert, Mrs. F. E. Booth
by, Richard Mason, c. x. Mathews, Clar-
ence Wood, Eva Wood. Mrs. c. A. Flood,
Miss Nellie Clark, Miss Lou Clark. Mrs.
Sarah Hancomb, Miss Alona Leighton,
Miss Ethel Mason, Jane Weber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
The Worlds Food Cror
Deficient and Situation
Is Becoming Alarming

Rome. April 5, via Paris.-The world g
food crop Is deficient and the situation
is becoming alarming, according to
David Lubin, American representative
to the International Institute of Agri-
culture. Mr.. Lubin is here to report
the facts to President Wilson through
Amba ssador Page. and is urging the i'm
perative necessity of a mobilization Of
American agricultural resources. To
correspondent of the Associated Press.
Mr.. Lubin said:
For the first time in many years
there exists a deficit in the supply of
corn. wheat, rye. barley and oats, esti-
mated at a total of 15O,O00000 bushels
less than the normal requirements for
countries open to trade The situation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

Is worse than was expected last Oc.
tober. The institutes reports indicated
then a surplus of more than enough to
feed the world until August of this year.
when the new crops begin to come in.
I'VE must profit by Europe's expert
ence before meal tickets become neces-
sary. We can avoid high prices by elm
nation of waste, by the growing Of
more food and also by effective organ
ization of our food supply, which Is
more important than getting men into
the army.
Our first duty is to prevent the
manipulation of food supplies. thus OBJ
tanning an effective mobilization
through the same plan as the Germans.
the substance of which is embodied in
Senate bill 1913"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
WA7ERv|LLE

Thursday was another busy day for
the Chamber of Commerce boosters, and
they were on the go from early morn
ing until late at night During the
forenoon the teams which have been Sc
lected kept at their plan of getting after
the mon selected and getting as large a
list as possible lined up for the regular
memberships. The list of sustaining
memberships also came in fairly well.
luncheon was held at the Elmwood
at noon at which it was decided to
have the last big drive of the week
made by two teams of so men each.
These teams will strive to get the larg-
est possible membership and to the one
that wins the chamber will give a tur-
key supper. the losing team will eat
crackers and water at the same time. 1t
will not be announced which team is
the winner until they are assembled in
the dining room. 1t is expected that
this will mean some real hustling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
ARMY PLAN DISCLOSED
Continued from Page One)

Staff officers regard the plan pro-
posed as the most effective that could
be worked out to meet the present
emergency. They regard the expansion
Of the regular army and the bringing
Of both that force and the present
regiments of the guard to full war
strength as vital, since for five months
they expect to employ these agencies
as huge school from which trained
officers and non commissioned officers
can be turned out. No other way pre-
sents itself to meet the need for Off
GERS, although additional steps are be-
ing planned to organize new officers
schools and supplement the work of all
military colleges and schools now
turning out prospective Junior Off
GERS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
KENNEBEC CLEAR
FOR NAVIGATION

Regarding conditions in the lower
river a report was received late
Thursday afternoon from Bath that
ice was coming down In large guam
titles on its way to the sea and that
there was reason to believe that all
the ice in Merrymeeting Bay was in
motion. This report was verified la
ter by another which stated that the
river was open to the sea and open to
navigation. The date Of the opening
of the river this year was April 5,
which was two days earlier than it
was last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Melissa A. Merrill

Melissa A. Merrill widow OF the late
lanes T. Merrill, passed away Thursday
evening at ll.30 at the home of her daugn-
Ter, Mrs. Chas. Sabin Of % North Belfast
venue. She is survived by her daughters.
Mrs. Charles Sabin and Miss Annie +.
Merrill Of East Pittston: two sons. Mar
As r Merrill and Arthur L. Merrill. both
ny this city. and brother. Albert Stuart
" Winthrop Funeral services will be
held AZ the home of her daughter. Mrs.
has Sabin. at 10 A. NJ. Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Hotels Burned at
Asbury Park, N. j.,
in 100000 Fire

the Davenport Inn and the Surf House.
Famed by high wind the flames
spread SO rapidly that it was neces-
sary to dynamite the Ardsley and an
other hotel to save the business sec
ton. With a change in the wind short
,ly after A. NJ. it was believed that
the fire had spent its force when it
reached the Methodist church at First
and Grand avenues and that the fire
men would succeed in getting it under
control by daylight.
Hundreds Of families fed from their
homes when it appeared that the
flames might spread to the residential
section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
BOXING BOUTS
AT CITY HALL

Lovers of boxing turned out In good
numbers for the exhibition staged Thurs
day evening at City hall, when Dave
Powers, the Maiden blonde, went six
rounds with Leo Downey of Boston. AMI
Danny Lorraine of Augusta was matched
against Young Pooler of Bangor for two
slX-round bouts. The b, ut which gave
the most general satisfaction was net the
main bout of the evening. but was the
match between Lorraine and Pooler. Both
boys showed that they were present ev-
cry moment of the time and were well
matched. Lorraine showed UP strong in
the first four rounds but Pooler came
back in fine shape in the last two, landing
number of good blows 1t the last six
rounds Pooler's cleverness saved him
to be the aggressor throughout. but il
was very evenly contested match.
AT the end of the six rounds of the
main bout between Dave Powers and Leo
Downey 1t was announced that DoWnev
had been examined by a physician and
it was found that one of his ribs had been
hurt so badly that he was advised not to
box the second six-round bout And this
statement was confirmed by DR.. l.. L..
Mann.
The first six rounds between Powers
and Downey were interesting and the
honors seemed to be about even. although
there were many present who claimed
that Powers had a little the better of the
match
The preliminary match was between
Kid Vance Of Augusta and Young Nc
Donald of Lewiston. who went into it for
all they were worth for six rounds and
exchanged blows in fast order. Their
work was warmly applauded.
Harry Sears acted as referee in a very
satisfactory manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

,sbury Park. \. j., April 5.-Fire
urIpl started in the Natatorium here
n@ht spread rapidly to nearby
OuHdincs and an entire block along
,uu beach front was in flames within
80 minutes. The loss probably will be
more than 81 .O00.0
Thc entire block of buildings bound
81 rs First and Second avenues, Ocean
iycnur and Kingsley street was wiped
o.t and the flames, famed by a north
.a-t gale, jumped across Kingsley
street to the next block, which soon
was burning fiercely.
The hotels burned included the Grand
central. the Ormond. the Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Rodney Marshall. representative of the
Portland Press and one of the most pop
Llar members in the history of the legis-
Iafive newspaper organization known as
the Huh of IL" was happily remem-
tcrcd by his co-workers and other friends
an the occasion of his nth birthday.
A post card shower covered his desk.
Among the scores of gifts were scarf
pin, a ring. a watch charm. hosiery and
box Of marbles. He is expressing his
fpureria ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

ed is to raise the rate of taxation on
large estates up 80 per cent.
The income tax, under existing
rates. will yield approximately $685.
100000 this year. Lowering Of the ex-
emption to $4,000 and increasing the
rate on large incomes-one of the
proposals under consideration-woul
swell the sum to vast figures.
One officially estimated that a low
ering of the exemption to $4,000 would
increase the governments revenue at
least $10o,oOO,0o0 annually.
Increased taxes on distilled liquors,
beer and tobacco also are under con
sideration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

the foot bridge. All the employees of
the Hol!-gsworth have been forbid
den to cross the river in boats, as has
been the custom for a number of
years for the people who work there
and live in the north end of the city.
1t is also understood although this
could not be confirmed. that they had
men patrolling the river on the side
back of the colleges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Tax Measures Are in
Process Of Construction
for War with Germany

Washington. April determination
81 tax measures for the war has not
reached a definite stage. but there are
Indications that the treasury will en-
deavor to raise by one bond issue as
much of s2,5o2. 517 900 asked today for
The army and navy as cannot be OBJ
aimed by new and increased taxa
tion.
Through present internl revenue
taxes the government will obtain ap-
proximately s750,000,000 this year.
suggested increases in the inheritance
AK alone, it is estimated, would in
areasc the return from that source to
$500. 600. 600. One plan being consider
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Harvard Major
Sports Suspend

Cambridge, Mass. April 5.-All ma
jor sports at Harvard University were
suspended for the season with the an
nouncement tonight that baseball and
track teams had discontinued regular
practice. Formal cancellation Of sched-
ules will not be announced until after
d declaration of a. state of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
OAKLAND

Regular meeting of J. Wesley Gill
man Camp, S. of ", will be held in
the post room tonight
A union Good Friday service will be
held tonight at the Baptist church.
The Old Folks concert to be given
Friday night. April 13, promises to be
one of the best musical events of the
season. The members of the Festival
Chorus who participate will dress in
old fashioned costumes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Mobilize
Militia

The navy department completed
preparations late today to flash tele-
graphic orders for the mobilization of
$4,000 members of the naval militia
and the naval reserve Immediately up
on the signing of the war resolution
by President Wilson after it has pass
ed the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
FAIRFIELD
Mrs, c. w. Decker

Mrs. Nancy Decker wife Of the late
Cyrus X. Decker died at her home at
Benton Wednesday after a short ILL
ness Mrs. Decker was born in Mon
roe 81 years ago the daughter Of John
and Johanna Curtis. She came to
Benton seven years ago from Unity
and has made many friends. Funeral
services will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Patrols Reported Placed

The lights which were placed along
the river side of the Hollingsworth &
mills were lighted Thursday
night for the first time and it pre-
scented a rather pretty sight to peo-
ple crossing the bridges. .narticularlx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Platoon to Be
Organized at
Richmond, Maine

Richmond, Me, April 5.-(SpeciaD.-It is
reported that a recruiting detail from the
10Th Company of Brunswick has been or
dered to go to Richmond tomorrow for
he purpose of organizing platoon in
that town, and 1t is thou~ht that about
ii recruits will be obtained There Is
much enthusiasm over the prospect
a,nong the Young men of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
American Str
Missourian Is
Sunk==CreW Safe

Washington. April 5.-Sinking without
.arning of the unarmed American steam
CT Mssourian, which left Genoa April l.,
with 20 Americans among her crew OF %,
was reported TO the state department to-
day hv Consul General Wilbur at Genoa.
The crew was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Foreigners in
America Are IRE
Reassured

Washington, April 5.-Official announce
ment was made today that foreigners in
the United States who conduct themselves
rroperly will suffer no loss of property or
liberty as a result of declaration OF
state of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

On his way to call his father home
to dinner; Carl Lorenz, seven, Of No.
791 Gravesend avenue. Brooklyn. N.
Y, was instantly killed at Ditmas and
Gravesend avenues by a Culver line
train. His body was welgol n the,
front trucks OF thu tSainA ..s-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
Roosevelt Is
Determined on
His Division

Now York. April 5.-Theodore Roosevelt
sued a statement here tonight in which
Ho declared that no "unwise precedent
would he created. as has been suggested.
permitting him to raise division Tor
rive service on the French front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

The second in the series of Holy
week meetings was held at the Con-
gregationaI church Thursday evening
and was largely attended The speak
er was Rev Wilbur F. Berry Of the
Christian Civic League, whose subject
was THE Significance of the Lords
Supper"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06

leved to have stayed too late On ves-
sci. Weather bright; moonlight. brisk
winds, moderate seas. No attempt to es-
cape resist. Boats picked up in one hour.
Wireless used but no effort use guns; 153
survivors landed Queenstown today at
noon. including Surgeon Burns. Ameri-
cans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
And America Is Ready

Actual and potential resources which,
all told, probably never have been equall-
ed by any other nation in the history OF
the world, are brought into the great
war under the American flag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
DINNER GIVEN
TO LEGISLATORS
BY HOTEL NORTH

= roland C. Lynn. the. proprietor OF
"''ei North gave . dinner Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-06
WAR WITH GERMANY
Continued from Page One)

wood, Sloan, Stafford, Vandyke, Volt,
Wheeler, kood of Iowa.
Signed by Clark
Cheers greeted the announcement Of
the result. A few minutes later Speak
er Clark signed the resolution. The
House then adjourned to meet again
Monday ami take up the administra-
tons recommendation for war legis-
lation.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-31
Boats Launched With Survu-
orS Aboard Are EnguIfed in
Vortex Of Ship as II Dis
appears,
SEA IS DOTTED WITH
STRUGGLING SAILORS
Weather Is Intensely Cold,
Half Gale Is Blowing and
Nearest Assistance Is 20I
Miles Away,


London, Jan. 31.-About go per
sons were lost in the sinking of the
auxiliary cruiser Laurentic, many of
them having been killed by the explo-
sion of the mine which sent the for-
mer White Star liner to the bottom
last Thursday. says a dispatch to the
Press association from Belfast.
The dispatch says the Laurentic
struck the mine off the north coast OF
Ireland and sank in about ten min
utes. A big hole was blown in the
side of the ship.
Several boats which were
quickly launched and, filled
with scores of men, were en-
gulfed in the vortex of the steam
er. For time the sea was dotted
with struggling men. half gale was
and the weather was intense
ly cold. Most of the men rescued
were only half clad and all of them,
those wounded, suffered
greatly for hours before they re,
ceived succor from fishing boats
Another account of the disaster
says that vain attempt was made to
beach the ship The wireless on board
the ship was destroyed by the explo-
sion, but in response to rockets sent
up several mine sweepefs hastened to
her assistance. Being twenty miles
distant, it was a long time before the
castaways were rescued.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-31
Years Earnings S333,625,-
086, as Against Previous
High Record of Sl60,964,-
GA for Year 1907
OPTIMISTIC FORECASTS
MORE THAN FULFILLED
Extra Dividend Is Declared,
Bringing Amount Paid tc
Holders of Common Stock
Above 5 per Cent,
.v 1e.s,aa JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED VIVA,


Washington, Jan 30,-Al previous
prosperity" records in the history of
the United States Steel corporation
We're surpassed today when directors
declared an extra dividend of 3-4
per cent on the common stock, TO-
gether with the regular quarterly dis.
bursement of l IA per cent for the
fourth quarter of 1916, and issued a
statement of earnings for the same
period exceeding by far all similar
exhibits of past years. as well as more
than fulfilling the most optimistic
forecasts.
The earnings for the quarter,
amounting to $105, ,968,347, brought
the years total earnings to $333,625,-
0S6, which more than doubled those
OF 1907. which. showing earnings of
60,964,674, stood as the record year
Until the close of 1916.
The total earnings for the quarter
covered In todays statement COM
pare with the total of $s5,S17,067 for
the third quarter OF 1915, sum
which then constituted record.
The total 1915 earnings compare
with s140,250,066 in 1915.
With today's extra disbursement,
the total dividends on the common
shares for 1915 amount to 8 Sd per
cent. The extra common disburse
ment calls for an outlay of ss.s96.294.
This makes the total dividend dis
bursement for the fourth quarter, in
cluding the regular l Ia per cent
common dividend, and the usual l 3-4
per cent on the preferred stock,
amount to $21,533.996. Some sur
prise was expressed in financial quar-
ters because the directors did not
declare a larger dividend return in
the face of the enormous earnings of
the fourth quarter.
Analysis of this final period shows
that the corporation was not material
ly handicapped by the shortage of
coal and cars and labor.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-31
GERMAN WITH
FORGED PASSPORT
UNDER ARREST
Captain Hans Boehm, Travel
ing Under Name of Leroy
IhraSher Of Georgia, Taken
From Steamer.


London, Jan. 30.-A man said TO be
capt. Hans Boehm, who is declared
by the British authorities to be Ger
man officer who was travelling under
an American passport issued in the
name of Jelks Leroy Thrasher, of
been taken off the Dutch steamer
Heelandia, at Falmouth, bound from
Spain to Holland
IL was said that the man at first
stoutly protested that his name ~as
Thrasher. but that when the admir-
atty intelligence officers called him
Captain Boehm," he promptly ad-
mitted his identity. After serving for
several months in the German
army, Boehm, according to his own
story, as made public by the authori-
ties, went to the United StStes, where
he was employed in the German Sc
cret service.
Officials here expressed the belief
that the United States may request
the extradition of the man on charge
of participation in plots there, the
authorities stating that he mas admit.
ted spending large sums of money
there.
1t was asserted today in official
circles that the passport carried by
Boehm, or Thrasher, was the first inn
proper one that has fallen into the
hands Of the British authorities for
considerably time. Forged Ameri-
can passports also have become ex-
ceedingly rare, none having been seen
IN many months. =
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-31
THRASHER QUIT GEORGIA
MANY YEARS PAST

Quitman. Ga, Jan. 30.-Jelks Leroy
Thrasher. whose name is said to have
been used by Capt. Hans Boehm to
get an American passport, left here
about fifteen years ago, and later
was heard of in New. York, where in
the summer he was understood to be
manager OF theatrical company.
Previous to that time he had been in
Alabama. Thrasher was member
Of o we'll known Georgia family,