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The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
THE GERMAN ID SUBMIT NEW SET
 PERFECTLY GOOD PEACE TERMS

f Washington, Oct. 9. - Berlin'S reported new peace maneuyer is regarded here by officials today in the same light as all the previous feelers which have been sent out by the Germans which are believed to have been designed just before the crash comes in an effort to dis courage America from continuing in its war preparations.
 At the State Department 1t was repeated that President Wilson's pronouncement of peace still holds that there can be no negotiations for peace entertained by this gov ernment with the Teutons while the Hohenzollern autocracy exists.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09

Amsterdam, Oct. 9.-George Goe- thals, leader of the progressive par ty in the German Reichstag Is quoted in the papers published hera as having said in a speech which he made in the Reichstag yester- day that notwithstanding the fact that the records showed that Ger man submarines had sunk over seV- en million tons of shipping, that no one could say when England
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09

Amsterdam, Oct. 9.-New peace terms, according to dispatch re ceived from Berlin in which the Deutsches Tags Zeitung is quoted will shortly be made by Austria and Germany, and the new terms will uroyide for no annexation and no indemnities.
 The rags Zeitung of Berlin eX- pressed its opinion that the re- cent peace intervention of the Pope has had a strong influence on both tIA German and Austrian gov ernments in the terms of the new peace proposal which will shortly be made to the Allies
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
PIONEERS TAKE NOTICE

There will be special meeting of Skagway IglOo No. 12 tonight at s o'clock at A. B. Hall for the purpose of making arrangements for the funeral of Brother Harry Dur kin, of Ruby Igloo No. 5, who died in this city at the White Pass hos pital.
 (Signed) W. J. MulV1hill' V. r.
 Frank Doree, Sec.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09

Although the need of conserving our gold resources has not been so far apparent, the step is simply in conformity with the usual procedure of 8 country at war. England, early in the war, placed a ban on gold exports out of the country for private account. Gold exports are entirely under control of the gov erLment. Although Great Britain is still on a gold basis, she Is no more in name than in fact No bank or individual in England would withdraY gold for eXprot for personal profit under the present It would seem as if the same situation will now obtain in this country.-Wall Street Jour nal, Aug. 29.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
RE|CHSTAG LEADER PUTS BLUNT QUESTION UP IN STRONG TALK Asks Whether People Would Sacsifice Another Half Million Men For Possible 1O,OOO,OOO,O00
 Marks

would be more inclined towards peace. He said further that Am erica could not be forced to make peace or pay a war indemnity.
 He then asked the members of the Reichstag considering these cir cumstances, if Germany should con- tinue the war, and sacrifice an- other half million men in order to get an indemnity of ten billion marks out of England.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
BRITISH BEAT
 BACK HUNS

London, Oct, 9.-Advice receiV- ed here this morning from Field Marshal Haig states that the ne- saults oF the Germans on the Brit ish lines northeast of Langemarck have all been successfully met, and that the German forces have been beaten off,
 By counter attacks, the British have forced the Germans back at several points, and g great many prisoners have been taken.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
A|RMEN
 DO DAMAGE

Washington, Oct. 9.-Advices re- eeived this morning by the Italian embassy in this city state that Italian aeroplanes bombed Cat tarao early this morning, inflict- ing severe damage to the Austrian destroyers and submarines which were in the harbor.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
U. S. TO FIGHT TIL
 GERMANY LICKED

Washington, Oct. g. - President Wilson meets a great number of vAitols each day, and in response to their query as to when and how the war is to end, he assures all callers that the only way to secure the end to the war is by complete victory to the allies over Germany.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
MANY VESSELS
 FOR DUR PORTS

Washington, Oct. 9.-Secretary Daniels announced today that fifty million dollars worth of destroyers would be built as quickly as pos sible for use in protecting the riv- CT at New York and the New York harbor, Newport News. Philadelphia and San Francisco harbors.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
TYPHOON KILLS
 TWO THOUSAND

Tokyo. Oct. 9.-The total num- Der of casualties as result of the typhoon which recently swept this district is now known to be 2O74 dead, while the property loss can not be ascertained at this time.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
RAIN PREVENTS
 THIRD GAME

New York, Oct. 9.-The third game in the National Championship series was postponed until to nor row on account of rain early in the day which made the ground unfitfor play. The weather Is getting very cold. lI iJ !
 The betting on the final out come of the series fayors Chicago five to one. |;
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
SEAL PELTS
 SELL HIGH

St. Louis, Oct. 9.-The govern nent sale of Alaska fur seal pelts terminated in this city last night a total of one hundred and ten thousand skins having been sold. The average price paid for the skins wss $33.50.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
NJ HOLIDAY
 FUR WILSON

Washington. Oct. g. - President Wilson stated today that he con templated making no plans for a holiday until Christmas, as he was dsToting all his time to war plans.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09

The Pioneers have taken charge of the remains of Mr. Durkin, and unless advice to the contrary is re- ceived, the intermnt will be in the Skagway cemetery.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
ARMY OFFICER
 PASSES AWAY

Seattle, Oct. 9.-Brigadier Gen. eral H. NJ. Chittenden. retired, former member of the Port Commis- sion, died at his home in this city this morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
RESTRICTION PUT ON REFORMATION
 GOLD, SILVER, COIN AND NOTES
Passengers to Foreign Port Only Per- mitted to Carry $2OO Unless Pro-
 per Authority

nations, it is liable to work 8 hardship on passengers who are en- route through Canada to the Unit ed states, and may compel them to send any cash they may have in excess of the $2OO conception thru q bank or express company to points in the United States.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
EIUXBURK STILL
 STAYS IN HIDING

Bueros Aires, Oct. 9.-According to an official announcement made today, Eiuxburg is still in hiding.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09

Dr. Craig found it neceSsary to amputate Charles Keller's left thumb at the first joint, the fin ger being badly crushed.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09

Seattle, Oct. g. - Ambassador Morris departed from this port to- day for Tokyo. '
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09

NEW AMBASSADOR
 SAILS FOR JAPAN
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
M 'ADOO
 IN SEATTLE

Seattle, Oct. 9,-Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo arrived in this city this afternoon and will speak tonight in favor of the second Liberty Loan bonds
The daily Alaskan., 1917-10-09
SUCCESSFUL SMASH MADE ON
 ENEMY NORTHEAST OF YPRES

London Oct 9-Field allies which stationed
 reported left and mad0 satscto pro- five against the enemy The Watn oclock this morning again stormy snow northeast with high wind causing east Of Ypes in conjunction discomfort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
Fake GeoIooists

1t sometimes happens that men who
have no connection with the Geological
Survey of the Interior Department pass
themselves off as members of that or
San zation. either to invest themselves
with unmerited importance or to obtain
information or facilities that might
otherwise be denied them. 1t should be
generally known to the public that each
member Of the Federal Geological Sur
vey carries an Identification card signed
by the Secretary Of the Interior and the
Director Of the Survey, and he is al
ways ready to produce this card on re-
quest, should there be any question Of
his official standing.
Recently person giving his name as
George n. Smith has been reported
from Oregon as representing that he is
employed by the United States Geolog-
zeal Survey Ito look up minerals for it."
There is no such name on the
rolls Of the Survey. and anyone bearing
1t who claims to be doing work for the
L nited States Geological Survey in
Oregon should be treated as an impos-
tor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
CLINTON

Miss Katie C. Christian Of Somer-
vile, Mass, is the guest of her cousin,
Mrs Ira A. Witham
Ralph c. Bean was in Lewiston on
business Wednesday.
James Donaldson has just received a
new automobile.
Mr.. and Mr. Royden K. Greeley and
two children are passing the summer
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Greeley.
Silas Barrows and mother of Burn
ham were guests Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. kimball.
The members of the Sunday school Of
the Methodist church will have lawn
party on the church and parsonage
lawns Thursday evening. July IL. There
will be several booths from which will
be sold ice cream, cooked food, home
made candies and parcel post packages
There will be program and plenty
of games. 1t is hoped that there will
be a record breaking crowd present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
UNITY

VEST. NJ. Waning in company
with other relatives went to Stockton
Springs Sunday to visit his uncle. who
is seriously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Howard and par
ty from Belfast were callers at Wal
ter Gerald's Sunday.
Clifford Jones has recently purchas-
ed an automobile.
Mrs. Weed and daughter Winnifred.
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
T. O. knight for the past two weeks
have returned to their home in Web
ster. Mass.
IT, A. Foster and family and G. H.
Foster and family visited H. A. Shibles
and family of Knox Sunday.
Violet Thompson is seriously Ill
with both the measles and German
measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Fowler in COM
pany with several others from Albion.
motored to Augusta Sunday to visit
the soldiers.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Thompson OF
Pittsheld visited her mother. Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
Whole Matter in Doubt
Again in Reichstag
National Liberal Opens Debate with Attack Par
tcularly on Won Bethmann Hollwegs Policy
on Foreign Affairs-Chancellor Says He Could
Not Rely on Law Makers

Copenhagen. July 1.-THE debate in tho
cordng To reports received here, was
opened by Or Gustav Stresemann. Ma
'ional Liberal. with a sharp attack on
Chancellor Won Bethmann-H olweg's pol
trav. particularly that of foreign affairs,
Which he characterizes as being based on
10 definite consistent program. The chan
toIlor retorted by saying he was forced
80 look TO all sides for support because
thc Geichstag offered him no stable ma
for.tt Give him this and he would be
hlc 20 develop a consistent program. he
MA.
afternoon papers Yesterday generally
tuimed that an agreement of all parties
opt conservatives and extreme social
..'s had been reached by a Joint declara-
Hon - the Rcichstlg on peace terms and
rterual reforms.
The National Liberals. however at
meeting in the evening rejected the peace
Part II the resolution ana as the Center
mad made their attitude conditional on
National Liberal assent the success OF
the movement Is threatened.
The whole matter. therefore, is In doubt
agaln one positive fact elected by Herr
Fr,hcrger's declaration is that he and
other members Of the main committee OF
INC Rcichstag did not in the course OF at
lacks on the admiralty and government
suggest tho abandonment OF the subma-
rine Campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
WINTHROP

The July meeting of the W. c. 7. u.
of Winthrop was held Tuesday at Over
lock farm, Mrs. McIlroy hostess. The
usual business was attended to ana
in addition the ladies expressed them
selves in a vote of thanks for Frank
Fishers most excellent address he gave
at the meeting when the prize essays
We're read. The August meeting will be
with Mrs. Hannah j. Bailey at her
home when it is expected Mrs. Deborah
Knox Livingston will be present and
address the meeting. Fifteen members
were present at the meeting.
Miss May Norcross of Chelsea, Mass,
and two sisters, Mrs. Moffit and Mrs.
Moore. are occupying Evergreen, one
Of the Williams cottages. Mr.. Moore
returned to Boston Tuesday after pass
ing Sunday with them
Mrs. c. r. Johnson and children are
passing the summer in Fred Williams
Cottage, Wake Robin, on Maranacook
lake. Mrs. Johnson is from Newbury-
port, Mass, and is the wife Of naval
officer
Guy Healey returned to Boston Tues
day after spending week with his
family at Wildwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
FARMINGDALE

Mrs. George Chesley visited relatives
in Bath Sunday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Norris of Augusta
was the recent guest of her niece. Mrs.
Carolyn Peters.
I. w. Smith and family enjoyed an
automobile trip Tuesday to Mt. Vernon
where they made a brief visit to Mr..
and Mrs. Freeman Smith and also
visited the cemetery near Dunns Cor
ner. where many relatives are buried
Mt Vernon being the birthplace OF
Mr.. Smith.
Mr.. Gould of Aroostook county is
visiting his son, Benjamin Gould and
family.
Percy Chesley has accepted a position
in Bath and began his new duties on
July ).
The many friends of Mrs. Hannah
McCausland. who has been confined to
her bed since the latter part of May.
will he glad to know that she is COM
Portable and able to enjoy rs many
beautiful flowers which have been sent
to her. She would take this means to
thank all who have so kindly remem-
bered her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melville Ware and fam
lily We're Sunday guests Of her father.
Thurston Tarr.
1t is understood that Mr. and Mrs
William Fox of Dorchester. Mass, who
had planned TO pass the summer at
their place here. have decided not to
come. owing to the poor health Of Mr..
Fox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
Bath Iron Works Sold
to Maine Syndicate
New Owners Are Well-Known Financiers
Ex-Governor Cobb Becomes Chairman of Cor
poration - Sale Necessary to Garry Out Late
Mr.. Hyde's Ideas

Bath. Me. July 1.-THE sale OF the
Bath Iron Works to a syndicate OF
Maine financiers by the estate of John S.
Hyde. who died last March, was an
nounced today. The new owners are
Maynard S. Bird & Co. and Charles H.
Gilman & Co, Portland bond brokers
Henry W. Cushman. president of the
Merrill Trust Co. of Bangor. and their
allied business interests and friends, ac-
eording to the announcement.
Former Governor William T. Cobb
chairman of the Maine shipbulding COM
mittee, succeeds Mr.. Hyde as president
of the corporation, and the board of drec-
tors consists of Mr.. Cobb, Frederick H.
Appleton of Bangor. Maynard S. Bird Of
Portland, Hugh ]. Chisholm OF Per land
Eleazer W. Clark of Portland. Henry
Cushman of Bangor, Charles n. Gilman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12

cross. Later he travelled all through
Turkestan, the Caucasus and Europe,
studying, observing and writing in
valuable books on Turkestan and the
countries Of Central Asia.
Amazing to strangers lis gift for
languages. for he speaks not only all
European languages but also Persian,
Chinese and every dialect Of Central
Asia. At the outbreak of the great war
he was in command of the 4Sth divis-
ion. In Galicia in 1915 he repeated the
Mukden feat, covering under an unex-
ampled month long hail of Austro-
German shells wherein his own force
broke through the encircling foe, but
he himself was wounded. and taken
prisoner by the Austrians.
His restless spirit did not long stand
captivity. After q daring flight from
an Austrian prison camp and aston
fishing adventures he reached Russia.
At the outbreak of the revolution he
was invited to command the troops of
Petrograd. When the disorders arose.
General Korniloff fearing the necessi-
ty of repression, resigned, saying he
would sooner shoot the foe than his
own countrymen. He took cmmand Of
the sth army, whose brilliant exploit
Is due primarily to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12

Portland, July 11.-When Hon. Jas.
C. Hamlen of this city proposed that
the "a guns which will serve as the
chief armament of the Milliken Reg
iment of Heavy Field Artillery, be
named after the distinguished sons of
the. State of Maine. he did a greater
service for this State than he could
possibly have realized and that will
be the conclusion of its citizens when
the contest which he instituted has
closed and manuscripts Of the contest
ants have been brought to public at
tention.
Every mail is bringing a large batch
of papers and to read these is to be
fired with pride. There is genuine in
spiration in the brief sketches accom-
panying the names of the distinguish
ed men suggested by the contestants.
One is driven to the conclusion that
Maine men have played no small part
in establishing the United States of
America where freedom and democra-
cy have made all men equal.
Mr.. Hamlen was surely inspired
when he proposed the naming of these
guns and while the winner of the con-
test will win a material reward Of
500 he need not be surprised to find
that he has won place among Maine
people which will make the money
prize of secondary consideration.
Mr.. Hamlen, to make his suggestion
of practical value, after it had had
the approval of Capt. A. T. Balentine,
organizer of the Milliken regiment, Of
fered a prize of 500 to the person
who should submit the best list of "a
names for the big guns which the reg
iment will use when it has taken it's
place upon the battlefront in France.
He specified that these names should
be those of distinguished sons of the
Pine Tree State and that each name
should be accompanied by a 25-word
explanation of why that name was Sc
lected He opened the contest to any
one having a residence in Maine re-
CARELESS of age or sex, and specified
that the contest should run for 80 days
or up to and including July "a. His
proposal was given State wide public
ity through the aid of the newspapers
and Immediately there came almost a
deluge of manuscripts. They have
been coming ever since and as the
contest is still on and open to anyone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
HINCKLEY

The blacksmith shop owned by Ar
thur Wardwell burned to the ground
Tuesday night. Fire discovered about
II o'clock. About II cords of wood
were stored back of the shop. A small
part of it was saved.
p. A. and l.. 7. Kicker have return
ed home from their trip to Massachu-
sets.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Carr. who have
been visiting friends in this place and
North Fairfield, have returned to their
summer home at Northport. by way Of
Bangor and Bucksport.
Mrs. Blanche Pratt and children are
visiting her people, Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Pratt.
Edward Swift and family visited his
mother, Clara Swift, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Macomber visited sew
eral DAYS recently at their summer
home at Bayside and returned home
Monday
The r. E. Club observed gentle
mans night last Saturday evening and
had a supper at the G. T. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
HoLLWEG IS SILENT
Declines to Tell of Crown COun-
Gil Monday

Amsterdam, July 1I.-Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Hollwek declined yesterday to
make known to the Reichstag main COM
m;tee the proceedings in the session or
the crown council on Monday. regarding
which there is much speculation WITHIN
and without Germany. The committee
hen decided TO adjourn. These events
are described as follows in semi-ofiicial
statement issued yesterday in Berlin:
The main committee OF the Reichstag
net n o'clock this morning. Friederich
Eher, Socialist LEADER requested the
han .c0or TO give Information in regard
90 What happened In the crown council
'r 'te ground that knowledge OF what
~, PLACE there was necessary for fur-
'Se- fruitful debate. The chancellor, con-
'rT "e the fact that the crown council
mt Ne'a a meeting. said he was unable
's' 80 mako f, statement in regard
"a t-c results OF the deliberations. Herr
Ehfr fhen moved adjournment OF the
'onmN'ee, which was agreed to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12
MANY Maine Folks
Would Name Big Gun S
Proposal of Portland Ma for "a Guns of Milliken
Regiment Of Heavy Field A til1ery to Be
Named After Disting uished Sons of Pine Tree
State to Make History for State

who desires to enter it is probable that
they will continue to arrive on every
mail until the contest has been brought
to = close.
CHANGING through those which have
already been submitted it is. first
brought to mind that Maine has had
down through the decades of the past
many sons who have brought honors
TO this State in their history making
careers. Many are named by every
contestant but all have a claim by
their deeds to consideration among
the Maine men who have done things
to make their names live after them.
One contestant leads his list with
the name of great soldier, the only
one General Grant ever promoted on
the field of battle; another has select
ed the name of noted Indian fight
err: since another has included an In
dian chief One gives place in his list
to a Maine-born humorist of national
fame and an honored veteran of the
Aroostook war. Many of Names great
statesmen and diplomats are mention
ed and Names greatest poet is given
a place in the list of at least one con-
testant. Gov. Seldom Common, who has
just died. is mentioned by several, as
is President Hyde, the recently de-
ceased head of Bowdoin College. In
ether lists are to be found the names
of vice president. a soldier who be-
came a brigadier general at the age of
25 cabinet member, an ambassador,
one who declined an appointment to
the United States Supreme Court
bench. an explorer. a singer of world
wide reputation and many, many 9TH
ers. There is no scarcity of distin-
guished sons to choose from as these
lists have conclusively proven.
From now until the gath of this
month the contest is open to anyone
who desires to enter. 1t is absolutely
free and no one who is a resident of
the State of Maine is barred Your
list should have "a names to be Civ
en- consideration and each name should
he accompanied by a 25-word explana-
ton telling why you chose that name.
Write on only one side of the paper and
mail your manuscript to Hon. James
G. Hamlen, Masonic building, Portland
The contest will close when the last
mail reaches Portland on July "a. A
committee of three will then decide
" hich is the best list and the writer Of
that list will be given prize of 800
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-12

of Portland Weston Lewis OF Gardiner,
II. NJ. Verrill of Portland, H. H. Nc
Carly, John McInnes and Charles p.
Wetherbee of Bath
The sale of the estates ownership Of
the property appeared necessary in order
to carry out Mr.. Hydes ideas of the de-
velopment Of the plant and property for
the greatest possible service to the gov
eminent in this war crisis, and it has
now been accomplished" according to the
announcement. which indicates that
Maine business men are to continue to d.
rect it's management and affairs.
The change in ownership will enable
the new management to fully cooperate
with the navy department and double its
capacity for the production of the YES
sells required by the navy department 8
new plans.
The corporation has contracts for nine
torpedo boat destroyers, to cost more than
100000