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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

USE HEART DRUG
Latest Effort of Young
Men to Evade Con-
scription If New York

New York, July S1.-Evidence that
young men were plotting to evade con-
scription by the use of a heart stimu.
liant which would cause their rejection
by medical examiners was laid before
United States District Attorney Caffery
today by Deputy Attorney General Conk-
ling. representing the New York adju-
tant general. An immediate investigation
was ordered.
Mr.. Conkling obtained the information
from a man who told him that physl-
clan Of pronounced pro-Gefman sympa-
thles had arranged to treat two young
men with the drug previous to their ex-
animation by the draft exemption board
Of their district.
Or. Karl Osterhaus of the bureau Of
Information for medical examiners said
1t would be an easy matter to detect the
presence of the drug.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
WOOLW1CH

The farmhouse and shed Of Cuvice Dol
loft was burned Sunday night. 1t was an
old house about 100 years old but was in
good repair. The family lives in Bath
hut had been over to spend the day,
though no fire had been built or even a
match struck. The barns and furniture
Woolwich company.
Miss Mildred Snipe of Arrowsic spent
the week with her grandmother, Mrs, Sa-
rah ?. E. Hawthorne.
a. L. vannah Of Somerville has been
the guest Of Costello Hall.
Miss Pearl Hall is attending the bust
ness college in Portland.
Herbert Weber Of Bath was In town
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Herbert Aver and Mr.
and Mrs Moses HENDERSON and son Of
Bath were weekend ruests of Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Card.
Miss MaSgaret Atherton Of wcodfords
is visiting at Nequasset.
Henry Mayberry Of Boston IL at the
Leonard homestead.
The recent severe tempest struck
Edison Stinson's house. a bolt passing
through the house without much dam
age. Trees were uprooted by the wind.
two chimneys on David Reeds house
were blown down. and a Balm Giiead
tree about six feet from the piazza
of Mrs. Sarah Hawthorne's home were
struck
Miss Vera Howe Of Bath is visiting
her grandmother Mrs. George Howe.
Mrs. Susan Rice of Bath and grand
daughter. Charlotte. are passing the
week at her cottage at the Center.
Alton Erskine is the one called to
military service from this town out Of
a.
Mrs. Maria Leonard has returned
from a visit in Boston.
Mrs. Ann Leonard celebrated her
e2nd birthday the 22d Many a young
lady cannot do such fine embroidery
or sewing as she can.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
EXPLORER BERN|ER
IS COMING BACK

Quebec. July S1.-Capt Joseph f.
Bernier. the veteran Arctic explorer,
who started on an expedition in July
last year to attempt to rescue Nilhjal-
muir Stefanesen. who was reported lost
in the Arctic region. is returning on his
ship The Guide. according to reports
reaching here today from the north
shore of the st. Lawrence.
Captain Bernier was sent out in July
year ago by the Canadian Geological
Survey specifically to make surveys
and explore for new land. but intend
ed also to look for Stefanssen. Last
reports were that Stefanssen, who left
Victoria. p. c., in June. 1918. purposed
to pass last winter at Winter Harbor,
Melville Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
w1sCAssET

James Foye is spending the summer
in and near Harpswell
Mrs. Frank Gray and Telma are in
Boston for an indefinite time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Quinnam mo-
tored to Togus Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Mute.
Clifton Lewis was at home from
Philadelphia last week to visit his
mother, Mrs. Julia Lewis.
Lightning took OF the finishing
boards from one end Of the house Of
Frank Hoardlettes during the storm
Friday and damaged a screen door.
Ward Rines came from Bath in his
motor boat Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Pushard have
returned. to Lisbon Falls after an ex-
tended visit At his fathers, Warren
Pushard's, on Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
USER WAS CROSSED
AT MANY PLACES

london, July 3l.-A Reuter- dispatch
from the British headquarters in
France after describing the victorious
advance Of the British says that the
User was crossed at many places. The
bridging work was prodigious. One
division alone in the course Of a single
day succeeded under fire in throwing II
bridges on its front.
The accomplishment of the French
troops" continues the correspondent.
evoked the greatest admiration. They
threw 20 bridges across the User, push
ed on and repeatedly made deep ad-
vances"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
ESCORT |. w. w.
MAN TO LINE

Bisbee. .t-iz.. July 31.-Fred H.
Moore Of Los Angeles. attorney for the
Industrial Workers of the World, was
deported Yesterday from the Warren
district. after he had been summoned
hefore the investigating committee of
the Loyalty League. He refused to tell
the committee his exact mission here
though admitting he was counsel for
the Industrial Workers of the World,
approximately 1900 of whom wee for
chilly removed from the district sever
q, weeks ago.
Deputy Sheriffs. took the attorney by
automobile to Douglas. where he was
placed aboard train for FL Paso. He
was accompanied beyond the state line
by one OF the officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
NEW YORK SLACKERS
BUSY SEEKING BRIDES

New York, July 31.-The record for
marriages at the marriage license bu-
reau was broken here today when 1854
ceremonies were performed the bride
groom in almost every instance being Of
military age.
The number of ma rriage licenses issued
was 294. considerably under the expecta-
lions of clerks when they saw long lines
OF young men and women waiting for
the bureau to, open today. The reduced
number was due TO the action of United
States Marshal Mccarthy and a force of
deputies. who compelled every man Of
draft age who could not show his reg
istration card to leave the building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
SWISS PAPERS LAUGH
AT DR.. M|CHAElIS

Geneva, July 30.-(Delayed)-The al
legged plans of the Entente Allies for
conquest, as revealed in the statement
Of the Imperial German Chancellor,
DR.. Michaelis, We're obtained from the
Berne Tagwacht They afford amuse-
ment to the Swiss people. because the
Tagwacht is an obscure Socialist and
Germanophile journal, edited by Rob
ert Grimm, who some time ago was ex
PEELED from Russia for his connection
with Germany's efforts to effect sep
arate peace with Russia.
The Swiss newspapers say that If
Or. Michaelis bases his information on
such a feeble source as a virtutlly I'M
known journal, his cause already is
lost in neutral countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
]. REMOVAL ASKED
Claim international Pa
per Co. Officials Have
Brought Company in
to Trouble with Con-
gresS

New York, July s1.-Removal Of Pres
ident Philip T. Dodge and other OFF,
GERS of the International Paper Co. was
asked in a supreme court action begun
today by Ernest F. Turnploom and Del
van A Holmes, stockholders. The plain
tiffs assert that by arbitrary and oppres-
sive operation the officials brought the
company into trouble with Congress. The
defendants, 1t is said, have Joined off,
GERS of other companies in the news
print manufacturing association to sup
press competition.
Demands by the plaintiffs include the
removal Of the present officials. the crea-
ton in their stead of board to repre-
sent stockholders and the payment OF
all dividend arrears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
GERMANY KNEW OF
RUSSIAN ARMY CONDITION

Petrograd via London, July al
British Admiralty per Wireless Press
An official statement issued today
says: According to reports Of secret
service agents. the present German Of
fensive was undertaken as the result OF
detailed testimony concerning internal
conditions Of the Russian army which
had been placed in the hands of the
German chief of staff.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, it
appears. had promised Emperor VIII
liam that in two months he would put
Russia out Of action"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
LA toilette and
CR0NNA SAY They
ARE PACIFISTS

New York, July 31.-United States
Senator La Toilette and Gronna today
formally aligned themselves with the
pacifist movement, according to tele-
grams from them given out here to-
night by the Peoples Council, which
Is conducting nationwide propagan
da.
Senator La Toilette was quoted as
having wired the council mot to he
intimidated by threats of war traders"
but to begin at once to work for the
election of members of Congress who
would stand for the repeal of obnox-
ious laws"
Senator Gronna the council an
nounced, had wired that the "constitu-
ton has not been repealed nor sus-
pended"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
CLUBS JOIN HOTELS
Favor Week Without
White Bread

Boston. July Misrepresentation of the
majority of Bostons leading clubs to-
day decided to join New England hotel
men in taking white bread off the menu
for the week beginning Aug 6, in accord
ance with the suggestion of Henry b. En-
dicott. the state food administrator.
Restaurant proprietors were also pres
ent at a conference with Mr.. Endicctt
today and it was stated that restau-
rants. bakers and the people generally
throughout New England probably woul |
be asked to refrain from baking white
bread for one week in order to help con-
serve the wheat supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

King Alfonso on June 80 signed a de-
cree which had for its object the avoid
ance of repetition Of incidents like the
one at Cadiz. where German subma rine
took refuge and later was escorted out
of the port by Spanish torpedo boats. BY
the decree submarines of all belligerent
powers were forbidden to navigate with
in Spanish territorial waters or to enter
Spanish ports. 1t was declared that all
such submarines which entered the Span
ish zone for whatever reason would be
informed until the end Of the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
HASTY MARRIAGES
MAY NOT SERVE
PURPOSE OF STACKER

Washington, July 31.-Hasty mar
riages made since July 90, the date OF
the army draft drawing. in an effort
to escape CONSUMPTION through the
claim of a dependent wife. will not be
considered ground for discharge un-
less the wife is actually dependent on
the husbands daily labor.
Prompted by reports from many
cities of marriage license bureaus be-
sieged by men included in the first
draft call. Provost Marshal General
Crowder today ruled that Marriage is
not of itself a valid ground for max
ing claim for discharge"
Dependency is a matter of fact, not
of law, Gen. Crowder pointed out.
"A man whose wife is, mainly de-
pendent on his daily labor for support.
he said, may claim exemption on that
ground. Only the exemption boards
can determine this fact. Where de-
tendency is claimed and circumstances
show a marriage hastily consumated
since July 20 by a man whose number
is high in the available list. the actual
fact of dependency must be closely
scrutinized"
May Prosecute Wife
Moreover. Gen Crowder declared,
women who marry men merely to aid
them to be slackers are liable tosprose-
cution under the draft act
In his ruling, Gen. Crowder adhered
strictly to President Wilson's draft
regulations WHICH draw no distinction
fn y
fore or after the drawing. Secretary
Baker advocated refusing exemption
to any man married after the drawing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
BOY SCOUTS ARE
IN LITIGATION

New York, July 3l.-A suit in equity
was begun in the supreme court here
today by the National Council Of the
Boy Scouts of America to restrain the
organization known as the United
States Boy Scouts from using in it's
scouts or scouting or any adaptation
thereof"
An order prohibiting the L. S Boy
Scouts from using the same uniform
as the Boy Scouts of America. also is
sought and an accounting is demand
ed of 'all moneys and other property
which have been received by the de-
PENDANT but which were intended for
the plaintiff"
Charles E. Hughes is counsel for the
Boy Scouts of America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
1|EUP on c. P. R.
Twelve Washouts in
Maine Help to Com
plicate the Situation

st. John. N. B.. July S1.-Trafiic on the
Canadian Pacific Railway between this
city and Montreal was stopped today by
the effects Of a storm which had the ap-
pearance of cloudburst as it swept
lower Quebec and northern Maine last
night
Twelve washouts were reported on the
line in Maine, in one case 30 feet OF
track being suspended in the air. Trains
from this end and from Montreal which
left last night were stalled. and efforts
were made today to return them to their
starting points so that passengers might
be sent over other lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
Traitor Russian Soldiers
Fire upon Sailors

Petrograd July 31.-Premier and Min
lister of war Kerensky has returned from
the front.
Battalion Of Death, consisting of 300
Reval sailors. forced four lines Of enemy
trenches on the western 'front.' instead of
two as had been ordered They then
asked for achievements in order to con-
solidate the captured positions. Instead
Of reinforcing them however, the soldiers
fred on the sailors, who between two
fires, began to retire. Only 10 OF the men
escaped unwounded.
The commander Of the force died as the
result If 10 wounds, and a sub-lieutenant
and two mldshipmen shot themselves
rather than retreat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
SPAIN TAKES
CHARGE GERMAN
SUBMARINE

Corunna. Spain, July 31-The Ger
man submarine L. BIS anchored in
the harbor here late Monday evening.
She entered the roadstead with only
her perscopc emerging from the wa
ter. The submarine had been seriously
damaged and the commander and crew
refused to tell the causes of the &C
cident. The underwater boat anchored
beside the German inferred ship Bel
grano.
The German submarine IT, B-23 is Of
the coastal type. She was built In 1916
16, is lis feet long and carries crew
of 20 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
PEK|N CONSIDERS
WAR ON GERMANY

Pekin. July 31.-The cabinet is con-
sidering a declaration of war on Ger
many. The minister of foreign affairs
has been urged that China Immediate
ly follow Slams example and the cab
met apparently Is inclined strongly
toward joining the Entente allies.
The minister Of finance has recon-
mended the immediate conclusion of a
big loan in order to relieve the f1nan-
cial pressure and prepare to- resist
the opposition of the southern rebels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
SUBMARINE
TAKEN TO FERROL

Madrid, July 31.-Premier Dato an
nounced today that the German sub
marine UB-23. which had anchored In
Corunna harbor. had been taken to
Ferrol, the chief naval arsenal of
Spain, j. miles northeast of Corunna
The premier added that the govern
ment intended to keep strictly to the
terms Of the recent regulation regard
ing the entry of belligerent submarines
into Spanish ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

japanese army authorities are striv-
ing TO overcome Japan's backwardness
in aviation and are finding some salts
.aeticn In the fact that eleven Japan
ese aviators received diplomas this
month from the Nippon Flying School.
This 10 the largest class to be eradu-
atsd In Japan from a civilian aero
plane institution. In addition to In
strueting aviators the school maintains
its own aercplane factory near Toxic.
and accepts passengers tor flights.
charging $3.50 for each person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
PERSHING FAILS
TO ARRIVE

American training camp in France,
July 31.-(By The Associated Press>.-
Major General Pershng, commander
of the American troops who was ex-
pected at the training camps Monday
evening. failed to arrive, probably on
account of some sudden change in
plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
OYSTERS ALSO TO
BE BOOSTED

New York, July 31.-The price of oysters
ir bulk will be advanced . to 35 rer cent.
at the opening Of the fall season, W. f.
Kilian. president of the oyster Growers
Association of North America. told his
associates at the opening of their an
nual convention here today.
The increase was unavoidable, Mr. Kill
liam said. because the cost Of boats and
equipment had doubled and labor was be-
ing paid higher wages than formerly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
FIREMEN HURT
AT LAWRENCE

Lawrence, Mass. July 31.-Six fire.
men were injured in fighting fire
which broke out in the Franklin
House livery stable near the heart OF
the business center early today.
Several wooden buildings in the vi
entity were damaged but the COM
bined efforts OF the Methuen. Andover
and North Andover departments kept
the total loss down to $4,000. Nine
teen horses were rescued. The cause
Of the IRE Is unknown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
CONFEREES DEADLOCkED
ON COMMERCE COM. ACT

Washington. July 31.-Conferees on the
hill to enlarge the Interstate Commerce
Commission are deadlocked and will re-
fer back to the Senate and House the
question Of retaining a Senate amend
ment requiring that the entire commits
sion pass on applications for rate in
creases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
CANADIAN RACING
SEASON ENDS

Toronto. Ont. July 31.-The Canad-
an racing season of 1917 ended today
with the close of the kenilworth meet
The dominion government passed a
law that no racing would be allowed
after Aug. l in response to public ad
vocacy of shutting down the race
tracks until after the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS
John Alden Thayer

Boston. July 31.-John Alden Thayer,
postmaster at Worcester and former
member of Congress, died tonight at a
hospital here, where he had been UNI
Ger treatment for the past two weeks
He was SO Years old. He was a grad
uate Of Harvard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
FIND MISSING
PORTLAND BOY

Portland, Me-. July 3l.-Mellen Ham
ilton, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Hamilton, 10 Devonshire street. left
home Saturday. and his parents in
stituted search for him with the result
that he was located in Auburn and has
returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
!, SATISFACTORY
RESULTS.
A Classified
Advertisement
Will Sell Anything
"On Wheels"

. A for sale" I'D in the Journal
. repeated a few times. will ans ,
buyer for your second.hard We.
} hicle-whe.h her It's an autors.
\ bile, motorcycle, biaycle, ear.
rage, wagon, truck, cart or BABY
: carriage!
= SOMEBODY needs it-iF +. !,
D still useful. And the money 4
: will bring you will be helpful %
you in solving sero imncala..
, cash-raisine puzzle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
COPPER MINERS
STRIKE AT END

Globe, Ariz. July 31.-The strike of cop
per miners which has tied up production
In the Globe Miami district since July l.,
ls practically at an end" according to a
statement issued tonight by former Gov
ernor Hunt. who recently was appointed
by President Wilson as a mediator to help
settle the strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
BRITISH CASUALTIES
Losses in All Theatres of
Operations for July
1882 Officers and
Men

London. July 31.-British casualties
in all .theatres of military operations
published in the newspapers during the
month of july total 1852 officers and
men.
The officers killed. wounded or miss
ing total 250s while the men number
69,329
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
REORGANIZATION OF THE
ARMY GENERAL STAFF

Washington. July 31.-Reorgan ization Of
the army general staff for the big war
Job ahead Is provided in bill introduced
today by Chairman Dent Of the House
military committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
Make Much Sauerkraut

Washington, July 31.-The rainy
spell has resulted in such an enormous
cabbage crop that the agricultural de-
partment issued an appeal today Cor
the making Of sauerkraut in large
quantities in the interest of conserva
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
Hold SaIemere for Murder

Lawrence. Mass. July 31.-Pasauale
salemere pleaded not guilty here TO-.
aay 10 charge Of murder, preferred
IN consequence Of the fatal stabbing
OF Francisco Naciosic Sunday night,
ne was held without bail for a prelim-
mary hearing on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
Aircraft Supervision

Washington, July Ex-senator shep-
hard today introduced a bill to create
a board for the duration Of the war to
supervise and direct construction and
purchase Of aircraft for the military
forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
Stop Corn Transactions

Chicago. July 31.-The board Of di-
rectors of the Board Of Trade today
adopted resolution stopping all trans
actions in corn for September delivery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
THREATENED LIVES
OF MORGAN AND
the R0CKEFELLERS

New York, July 31.-Accused of
making threats against the lives of ].
P Morgan, John D. Rockefeller and
his son. John D. Rockefeller. Jr.,
man who said he was Ellie koodinopf.
a naturalized citizen born in Russia,
was arrested today He had been
watched for week by police head
quarters detectives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
You Can Afford a
Classified
Advertising
Campaign!

You can keep al "" until
you've found buyer or tensn.
for your property-at go small
daily expense that II will not
SEINE like a financial problem for
you at all, but just a problem Of
WANT ADVERTISING"
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WOULD ACT ON
VIENNA TERMS

Copenhagen. July 3l.--The semi off
cial Vienna Fremdemblatt says it is
able 10 announce authoritatively that
Germany gladly will act upon peace
overturos coming by way of Vienna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
KAISER GENEROUS
TO HIS ALLIES

Zurich. July 3o.-Germany has no.
titled Turkey and Bulgaria that she
will assume all expenses incurred by
these pountries in the campaign Of
1911-1GlS
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Getting About
Ready to Raise
Your Own Wages?

Sometimes an crploye.
working in a futureless Job
HAS to 40 thai. And he pro.
eeeds TO want" advertise fv
suitable woHs-and TO watch ans
answer ads, * at look probable"
After some do7oedness Of pur.
pose has been sh,wn, he finds
the opportunity hr wants-snd
raises his own wages according.
ly!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

voted the income tax bill as passed
recently by the chamber Of deputies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
The Cheapest Way
to Spread
Information About
Your Real Estate
In Central Maine

Is by the Journals classified
columns. The people who wan.
to know what it is you have 10
sell will be glad to oe: al the par
ticuIars you feel Inclined to give
through your advertising.
The one TO whom this infor'
nation makes the strongest ss'
peal will buy your property
most likely!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
Former Minister OF Marine

Paris, July 31.-Pierre Baudin, former
minister OF marine. Is dead