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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
French Troops Push Back
|Hindenburg Line with
Marvellous Precision

tirement, as was shown by their aban-
doning the useless work of saving down
fruit trees.
1t was this wanton devastation by
the Germans which so incensed the
French infantry, composed mostly. of
peasants and farmers. that they could
scarcely be restrained from desperate
rush forward after the retreating foe.
handling enabled them eventually to
capture from the Germans many posi-
lions which had been prepared for stern
defense, such as Vuillery and Pont
Rouge.
AS the correspondent watched, the
countryside over which the attacking
troops were proceeding not vestige
could be seen of the advancing men on
foot. They trickled through under COW
err of the brushwood until they had as
sembled in sufficient strength and near
enough for striking a blow. Meanwhile
German arimen circled overhead to To-
cate them. Then an inferno or artillery
fire broke forth from the French guns.
after which final squirt by the infantry
carried the position, which on this oc-
casion was a big farmhouse near Mar
gival This was held in the face of des-
perate counter-attackS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
WALDOBORO

Nelson Kaler and Mrs Octava
Dreamer passed Thursday with friends
in Union.
Warren Dreamer of West Waldboro
passed through this place Friday with
a large load of old fashion furniture
which he purchased in Washington.
Messrs. Irason Davis and Caleb Con-
no are taking down the Fred Jones
house recently purchased by Lorenzo
Achorn of Orffs Corner
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Carroll Of Union
passed Sunday with Mrs. CarrolTs par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. w F. league
Miss NJ. Agnes Brown of Rockland
who was sent here four weeks ago by
supervisor Dr. V. V. Thompson to com
plete the winter term of school vacated
by Miss Annie Bradford on account Of
i'll health finished the term Friday and
returned home. In the four weeks of
her stay here she made host Of friends
and won the good will of all the schol-
airs, and proved herself to be a very
able teacher. And 1t is with the great
set regret by both parents and schol-
ars that she cannot be returned for
the spring term.
Elmer Shuman was taken wholly by
surprise Saturday evening when sew
eral Of his neghbors gathered at his
home and gave him n birthday party.
The evening was very pleasant passed
with music, singing and social chat
while the ladies served nice treat OF
cakes. candy and cocoa. The party
broke up at a late hour wishing the
host many more happy birthdays and
remembering him with several nice 1T
tie tokens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
C0hiPERS Tells
.LAbOR'S STAND
REGARDING WAR

New York. March 26.-samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation of
Labor, in a statement here tonight de-
clared the principle Of organized labor
in regard to the preparations for war
and what may be done in war time has
been deliberately misrepresented in some
quarters.
The position of organized labor" said
Mr. Gompers, lis this
ut is patriotic and loyal from start
to finish; it will do all that can be done
for the government and the nation, but
it will not stand for the exploitation of
labor for the benefit of army contractors
II does not believe that army contractors
who may supply the country with its
needs in times of war are entitled to or
should have exorbitant profits either at
the expense Of the government or Of the
worker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

From staff correspondent Of the
Associated Press at the French front
in France March 25.-via Paris, March
16.-French troops had a chance today
to show their dash and skill in semi
open fighting and took ample advantage
of it. At the Southern Pivot of the
so-called Hindenburg line, which is sup
posed to- be about at Vailly, they came
to grips on several occasions with the
Germans who attempted to ankle a
stand on the edge of the Crouy plateau
The Associated Press correspondent
watched today's engagement from q
nearby height and saw the French
soldiers gradually push away the Ger
man opposition and attain the points
they We're seeking to occupy with pre-
cision little short of marvellous.
The French had Kept close on the
heels of the retiring Germans since they
quit scissors, never giving them a
moments respite until the pursuers oc-
cupied the sort Of triangle formed by
the three points of Crouy, Miss-Sur-
Afsne and Pont Rouge, on the Meub-
eugue road.
At the last named point the Germans
evidently expected to cease their re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
MASS. COULD
MUSTER 5000
MEN IN DAY

Boston. March 26.-Three thousand
men, under arms. could be mustered in
single day as a Home Guard force
for this state. General John j. Sulli-
van reported to legislative commit
tee at hearing on bill to author
lie formation of such body today.
General Sullivan is chairman of the
ub-committee of the committee on
public safety which has had this mat
ter in charge. A modification of the
requirement that members of the guard
be not less than 35 years of age. was
suggested. 1t was stated that MANY
married men below this age, who be-
cause of family obligation could not
join the national guard, were anxious
to become members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

wyoming, second separate battal-
ion infantry.
"Ohio, second and third regiments
infantry.
washington. second regiment in
fantry.
Oregon. third regiment infantry.
california, second, fifth and seventh
regiments, infantry.
Idaho. second regiment infantry.
Montana, second regiment infan-
try.
"Of these organizations, the follow
ing are already in the federal service
and in consequence will not be mus
tered out rs originally planned:
Michigan, 33rd infantry; Colorado
first and second separate battalions;
Ohio third and sixth regiments
1t is requested that no details of To-
cality be carried in the press with re-
gard to further distribution of the
troops unless given out by the War
department. The new order makes a
total of 80 national guard infantry
regiments called into the Federal SER
vice for police purposes supplemented
by six separate battalions and several
detached companies. They will be as
signed to posts in connection with
their police work by the commanders
of the military departments acting un-
der instructions from the War depart
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
|Eastport Mayor
81 Il
Asks What to
Do for Country

Eastport, Me-. March 26.-Mayor
Fred T. Eldredge wired today from
Boston that at the request of Assist
ant Secretary Roosevelt of the Navy
department. summer resident here,
ne had called upon Commandant Rush
at Boston navy yard to ascertain what
the most Eastern city of the United
States can do to- aid the country in
war. % s.
Mayor Eldredge was told to impress
upon the citizens the seriousness of
conditions and that they should do all
In their power to assist the govern
ment. Upon his return tomorrow the
city government will take up and un-
ldoubtedly carry out any suggestions
OF the department.
A fleet of 40 or more boats engaged
In the sardine industry is available for
patrol duty. Forty young men have
enlisted in the navy or coast guard
the past four months and more are
said to be ready. Active recruiting, al
so enrolment in the naval reserve
force, will begin here at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
THE MEMS EQUAL
SUFFRAGE LEAGUE TO
ORGANIZE TONIGHT

The Mems Equal Suffrage League of
Maine will meet Wednesday at s o'clock
in the hall of the House of Representa-
tives to organize for the coming referen-
dunn campaign.
The speakers probably will be Governor
Milliken. ex-senator Johnson. Hon. VIM.
r. Pattangall and former Senator Oba-
diah Gardner The Hon. r. T. White
house will preside.
Organization probably will consist Of
appointment of county. city and town
committeeman. Enrichment of new mem
bers will take place and suffrage en-
blems will be distributed Funds will be
raised for the campaign The meeting Is
open to the public. ladies and all friends
Of suffrage being cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
GARDINER BOY WITH
A BULLET IN BODY AT
AUG. GEN. HOSPITAL

John Peters, aged u years. a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Peters of Gardi-
ner, was brought to this city Monday
afternoon and taken to the Augusta Gen
eral hospital suffering from a gunshot
wound in the abdomen. 1t is underat 90
that the wound was received while the
boy was playing with a % caliber rife
which was accidentally discharged. The
bullet entered the boys body a short dis
lance below the navel, and though an eff
fort was made to locate the bullet i
could not be found. Last night the boy
was OH the dangerous list
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
CHICAGO MAYOR
ENDOWS LINCOLN
MEMORIAL $4,000

New York. March ga letter from
Mayor William Fl. Thompson of Chi
cago was read at the annual meeting
OF the Lincoln Memorial University
Endowment Association here today in
which the mayor inclosed a $4,000
check to endow the university with n
chair for teaching American patriotism
A necessity exists for such depart
ment in American educational institu-
lions at this time, Mayor Thompson
wrote, declaring that IF the nation IL
to escape the pitfalls OF lawlessness,
revolutions and anarchy" 1t must ad-
here to 'the thing for which Lincoln
stood"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

From staff correspondent of The
Associated Press British headquarters
IN France, March -. via London,
March a6.-The shattered French towns
evacuated by the Germans celebrated
today their first Sunday Of liberty in
TWO and half years. II was q brave
showing they made Countless French
Uags huttered in the sunshine from
hoth ruined and half ruined homes md
me women, old men and children who
rad passed through such n long ordeal
~ captl tty Strollcd the uptorn streets
dressed IN the lest clothes they could
muster. The uncomfortable French
Genius for dress revealed itself even in
such pathetic bits OF finery as the wo-
men could find.
Here and there groups Of the "foilus"
Ea'hered 10 listen to tho graphic
stories Of the natives concerning their
Nle:lenccs under German rule. The
'uAGers dwelt particularly on the time
VI terror which Immediately preceded
'ne departure Of their enemies. All
'lNllifns we're he rded in certain build
"Fs from which they heard explosions
"Ou saw tho fires which testified that
"lcw little homes were being destroyed
me towns wherein the Inhabitants
W.T." concentrated by the Germans
here only half RACED while the outlying
,l'Fes We're completely burned down.
respite tho devastation and ruin
many French peasants returned to lay
Nltes OF their former homes. seeking
I'M orary shelters and bringing bits
~ furniture with which to begin life
anew They were cheerful and almost
gay In the enjoyment of their new lib
Nr'y A triumphal arch was constructed
n, 'erereens and lavishly decorated
-. Vi-colors as welcome to the
he-comers. rr the distance could he
gu inc reverberating echoes OF big
e1Hs' out the ceaseless bombing was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
ORDER COMING
FOR POSTMASTERS'
EXAMINATIONS

Washington, March 26.-President Will
son will issue within the next few days
an order requiring examinations for can
didates for. nominations at first, second
and third class postmasters to go into
effect April He conferred today with
Postmaster General Burleson.
Postmasters of these classes now are
named without any sort of competitive
tests, usually upon the Recommendation
OF the member of Congress in whose
district the office is located. The recent
announcement that the change was con-
templated stirred up a row at the cap
,taI which will be revived upon the re-
turn Of Congress next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

the same time screamed for help. Her
husband. who was in his bath, rushed
to her assistance and hurled the in
truder into the hallway. The assailant
then drew a revolver and fired, the
bullet entering Mr.. Yarnall's groin and
penetrating the liver Despite his ia
tai wound he continued to struggle
with the Negro and succeeded in fore
ing him backward down the stairway.
After firing another shot the burglar
made his escape through an open VIM
dow. A handbag containing about 800
in cash was the extent of his booty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
MASS. REGIMENTS ARE
ASSEMBLED FOR DUTY

Boston,. March 26.-The second and
ninth regiments of infantry Massachu-
setts National Guard. ordered mobil-
lied by President Wilson last night,
had assembled at the several companv
armories today, Acting Adjutant Cen
eral E. Leroy Sweetser said. Resi-
mental commanders reported direct to
the department of the east. the troons
having passed from state authority
Immediately after being called out.
Further disposition of the forces
will be on orders from this depart-
ment until the northeastern depart
meht created yesterday. is organized
mere. 1t was not anticipated that an
early call for the distribution of
troops would be issued. Officials of the
acJutant generals department were at
WORK today obtaining equipment and
supplies
IN addition to their mastering activi,
ties today, the company commanders
whose forces were called, together with
those likely to be summoned, speeded
up their efforts to recruit companies
10 full authorized strength.
society women. members of Co.
Motor Division, Women's Active Corps
OF the Special Aid Society, driving
their own auto mobiles, contributed
largely to the success of mobilizing and
equipping the Ninth Regiment. Under
direction of CAPTAIN Mrs. Frances
gray the women drove about the city
IN the service Of the adjutant general
the surgeon general and the head ouar-
ters OF the Ninth Regiment. Nine mem
hers of the company. all who were
summoned, were in action TODAY. and
20 could have been obtained, If neces-
sary, Capt Mrs. Gray stated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
Claim Bombs Were Made
ON Interned German Liner

New York. March 26.-Testimony indi-
eating that bombs used to destroy or
damage Entente Notwithstanding ships
at sea were made on one of the German
merchant liners tied UP at Hoboken, was
the trial of Captain Charles Won Kleist
and five other Germans. The defendants
are alleged to have placed incendiary
bombs on vessels leaving American ports.
Federal counsel read statement de-
clared to have been made to the fire mar
shall by Ernst Becker, one Of the six on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

trial, at the time of his arrest nearly a
year ago. Becker, deck electrician on
the German merchantmen Friedrich der
Crosse, is alleged to have identified in
the marshaTs presence of a bomb found
on munitions ship as one he made in
his workroom on the German liner. Beck
er was declared to have told also Of TAX
ing satchel of bombs on a ferryboat at
midday from Hoboken to a New York
pier In the statement introduced he is
alleged to have implicated several of the
other defendants as his assistants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
HARVARD PROFESSORS
NEED HIGHER SALARIES

Cambridge. Mass. March o6.-Har-
ward University must offer higher sal
aries to it's professors if it is to meet
the competition of the stae universities
OF the west. in the opinion of the Har-
ward endowment fund committee. Tn
report made public today the com
mute presents table showing that
the salary scale is higher at Harvard
than at Yale or Princeton, but says that
the western universities are prepared to
pld stlll higher for the services of pro-
lessors The report says that although
harvard salaries were raised in 1906
hVlng expenses since that time have
risen so per cent
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Declares Organization Of
House Assured TO Democrats

give the latter G majority to assure the
administration of control by its party
of both houses Of Congress.
There have been indications for sew
eral days that the Democratic leaders
had received satisfactory information
concerning the independents. Speaker
Clark and other spokesman of the par
ty have predicted the outcome appar-
emily with complete confidence. Dem
ocrats and Republicans go into the or
ganzation fight with PA members
each, and 21S votes are required to
elect a Speaker. So four Of the five in
dependents must join the Democrats to
re-clect Speaker Clark. unless there
are defections from the Republican
ranks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

being held only until it was certain tina,
turkey would accept them. The state
department at once instructed Ambassa-
dor Elkus at Constantinople to secure
such assurances.
Officials here were relieved at learning
that the men are safe at Munich. Pend
ing further controversy the Spanish gov
eminent caring for American affairs in
Berlin has asked that the men be allowed
to go to Switzerland.
Departure of the four consuls will
leave virtually no native Americans in
Germany except the American sailors
believed to have been brought into port
on the raider Moewe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
GERMANY MAY HAVE
ADVOCATED TREATIES
or 1893 And 1928

Washington, March 26.-Germany'
Clear violation" of the treaties Of 1893
and 1898 and her disregard of the canons
of international courtesy were assigned
by the United States as reasons for re-
fusal to reaffirm or extend these agree
ments. The note of refusal to Germany
transmitted through DR.. Paul Ritter, the
Swiss minister was made public today
by the state department and disclosed
that this government lis seriously con-
sidering' whether Germany's conduct
has not in effect abrogated these treaties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
kAISER'S CLASSMATE
PLEDGES ALLEGIANCE
TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

Quincy, Mass, March 26.-Rev Carl
Ghorst, who was schoolmate of En-
peror William of Germany at the
academy in Cassel led members of his
congregation at the Wollaston Unita :
rian church in pledging allegiance to
the American flag at services last
night. Colonel Warren f. Sweetser of
the sixth regiment, Massachusetts Ma
tional Guard. commanded an escort
which dedicated a flag raised in the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

them cry out Jesus have mercy! Jesus
save u.s.
we heard wounded men tell Of the
maddening fire of the British and French
guns and we heard the tumult Of those
guns ourselves. Our situation, too, was
maddening-we who could only be saved
by our brothers devastation of our beau
tiful France Many of our girls were
taken from time to time. Now all women
able to work and have no children depen-
dent on them have been carried away
slaves to Germany. We pray that they
may suffer no sadder fate"
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Railroad Man Killed
Protecting Wife from
Negro Burglars Attack

Philadelphia, March o6-Harold Ell
~ Yarnall, secretary treasurer of the
Midland Valley Railroad and promi-
nent socially. died early today from a
bullet wound sustained while defend
Ing his wife from the attack of a Ne
gro burglar at their home here last
night
Mr. and Mrs. Yarnall had just re-
TUNED from 2 day passed at their
country home at Media when Mrs
Yarnall encountered the burglar in her
room. She grappled with him and at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Washington. March G.-Organiza ton
Il tGc new House by the Democrats
Was declared to be assured tonight by
Rep Randall OF California, Prohibi-
ZIONIST. and one of the five so-called
Independents upon whom the political
complexion "f the House has seemed
tp hinge Kendall returned to Wash
ington from Los Angeles. On reading
statement issued during the day by Re-
publican Leader Mann. Offering to re-
tire from the race for the speakership
IN favor ~ Speaker Clark if n par
t+an or non-partisan organization
were agreed upon. no said MIR. Mann
was too late. that he was In "A position
70 say that enough of the Independ-
sntg would vote with the Democrats to
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Germany Permits American
ConsulS at Munich to
Proceed to Turkish Posts

Washington. March 3.-Germany has
agreed 70 permit the four American con-
,vl. held At Munich to proceed to their
new posts in Turkey as soon as the Con-
stantnople government formally agrees
"a receive thsm, virtually assuring off,
Gals here believe, that the difficulties
,iaced In the way OF the Americans
transfer out of Germany soon will be
cleared away Turkey already has indi-
Gated Informally that she will interpose
90 further obstacles
. Ambassador Willard ut Madrid report
oil today that the Spanish foreign office
had been assured by the German foreign
minister that the four Americans were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
To Aid Closer .
Relations, U. S.
and Russia

Washington, March 26.-Promotion of
closer and more sympathetic relations
between the American people and those
of Russia is the mission of Prof. Borio
Scharsky. who has arrived in Washing
ton and is in conference with Russian
embassy officials. A first step will be
the establishment in New York and
Chicago of Russian ubreaus of informa-
ton to cooperate with an American bu-
reau in Moscow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
.LEHIGH MUST
GIVE UP LINES
ON GREAT LAKES

washington, March 26-In the first
case brought under the Panama canal ac,
requiring railroads to dispose of their
steamship interests the supreme count
To-Day decided that the Lehigh Valley
Railroad must relinquish it's Great Lakes
steamship transportation lines operating
vessels between Buffalo and Chicago and
Milwaukee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
JOSEPH WARREN
is DEAD AT
PORTLAND

Portland, Me, March 26-Joseph F.
Warren, who served as a captain In
the 9th Maine Infantry during the
Civil War. died today at his home In
Buxton. aged rs years. He was prom
!nent in York county politics and had
served in both branches of the State
Legislature.
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PACIFIC COAST
TROOPS ORDERED
TO MOBILIZE

San Francisco, March 26.-Orders
have been issued for the mobilization
of national guard infantry regiments,
one each in Oregon. Washington. Idaho
and Montant and three in California
Immediately and at full war strength,
it was announced late last night at
headquarters here Of the western de-
partment of the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

The curfew ordinance will go into effect
next Saturday evening, March 81. on
which occasion and every evening there
after two blasts will be sounded at S.iJ
on the fire whistle. At the sounding of
the whistle boys and girls under 16 wears.
OF age must start for home unless ac
companied by parents, guardian or mas
ter and at O'clock unless 50 accom-
panied, they must be at home.
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PRINCETON AND
COLBY GAME is
DECLARED OFF

princeton. n. j., March 26.-The
baseball scheduled for today between
irinceton and Colby was called off bv
the faculty committee because of the
international situation" Coach Clarke
ana MS entire baseball squad are being
given daily instructions in the military
training course.
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GUTHRIE BODY
DUE HOME
ABOUT MAY 81

Washington, March 26-The body or
Ambassador Guthrie. who died at his post
in Toxic, will be sent home on the Japan
csc cruiser Azuma, leaving Yokohama
April so and arriving in San Francisco
about May q, according to a message re-
ceived today from the American embassy
in Toxic.