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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
Bill to Control Food Supply
Is Explained in the House
by Representative Lever

Representative Lever in explaining
the objects of the bill introduced today
in the Senate and House said:
This is one of several proposals for
carving out the plans agreed upon and
outlined by Secretary Houston in his
report of April IS to the Senate for con-
trolling the food supply of the nation
during the war. A companion proposal
is nearing completion and should be
introduced within the next few days.
These measures are based on the
war power and merely undertake to
care for abnormal conditions caused by
the existing emergency, as basis of
consideration for final legislation to
stimulate production, to conserve the
supply to bring about equitable dis
tribution and to prevent excessive
prices of food.
Authorizes Thorough Survey.
The measures empower the Secre-
tary of Agriculture to make a thorough
survey of the food situation of the
country. We must know what we have
in the way of food, where it is located.
from what sources it is coming, before
we can adequately deal with the matter
of distribution and prices. 1t enlarges
the activities of the Department of Az.
riculture. especially in the direction of
improved marketing facilities II the
farmer is to be asked to produce mora
foodstuffs he should have some assur-
ance that the proper and economical
and fair distribution of them should he
provided 1t enables the Secretary ~
Agriculture to buy and sell at cost 10
the farmers seeds suitable for food nroo
duction in restricted areas where the
necessity is great.
Establishment Of Standards.
at provides for the establishment
and enforcement of standards Of grades
for agricultural products and fertt-
llizers, and for their receptacles. and re-
quires proper labelling of such recep-
Continued on Second Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
Avalanche Buries Swiss Train.

.DAVOS. Switzerland. via Paris April
so.-An avalanche has overwhelmed a
train running from Landguard to
Dayos. Many lives have been lost, eight
bodies having been recovered SO far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
Brazil Declares Neutrality.

RIO JANEIRO. April % (delayed).-
The Brazilian government issued a
proclamation Of neutrality today I'm re-
spect to the war between the United
states and Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
State Aid Proposed.

State aid in the federal trade COM
missions investigation of high food
prices was taken up here today at
conference of representatives of state
food boards with the commission. Govern
ors of states that have no boards also
sent delegates.
inquiry directed by President Wilson
and is enlisting the assistance of the
states to hasten it's completion. 1t Will
make a survey of the country's food
resources with special reference to
violations of the antitrust laws.
Secretary Houston today saw the
editors of fifty women's publications
and asked them to help with the
Agriculture Departments household
food conservation program. through
the magazines and the newspapers the
department hopes to teach women of
the land to practice closer food econo-
mics in the home.
Forty States Represented.
Forty states were represented at the
trade commission conference. Gov. Fra
xier Of North Dakota attended persons
aHy,.sSsss.
The trade commissioners made II plain
that the first purpose of the investfga-
ton is to remedy any unlawful or un-
economic conditions disclosed. The COM
mission. clothed with inquisitorial and
corrective powers, will make the In
auiry an administrative one. II 1t Is
found that present laws and measures
of publicity are Inadequate to meet the
situation the commission viii ask Con-
gress for more power.
Commissioner Colver said during the
war the government would not tolerate
food price manipulation or the with
holding of food from the market for
things contemplated. he said. was the
stopping of speculation.
HOPES for Immediate Benefits.
Francis j. Heney. who has been re-
tanned by the commission as counsel.
said the commission hoped to make the
results of the inquiry Immediately ef-
fective. The investigation. he said,
was not SO much to find if laws have
been violated as to ascertain the. facts
and to change conditions that exist IN
food distribution. 49,
Although some middlemen were said
to be necessary for economic distribu-
ton, 1t was declared that many serve no
useful purpose and that as far as pos
sible the trade commission would seek
TO eliminate them from distribution
systems
The investigation as planned will
take up these general heads:
Meat. -four and breadstuffs, sugar and
preserved foods. produce. milk and un-
prepared perishables, credits and cur
prices and how they are fixed. labor.
waste in food use and distribution and
distribution itself. Fuel will be consid-
cred as foodstuffs in the inquiry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
Washingtonian Killed in Action.

OTTAWA. April 30.-In the latest list
of American casualties appears the
name of o. E. Turk of Washington.
who is reported killed in action"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
SEPARATE PEACE IDEA
NOW DEAD IN RUSSIA
New Democracy Anxious to End
War, But Only in Unison
With Allies.
BIZ the Associated Press.

| BIZ the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD, April %, via London,
April 80, 11:10 amt is evident from
foreign kilograms that the attitude OF
the Russian democracy toward peace
has been misconstrued and distorted by
the foreign press. The desire for peace
has become more widespread and ar
ticulate since the revolution. but 1t Is
based on entirely different conceptions
from those entertained during the old
regime. -
These new conceptions have nothing
to do with a premature peace with
Germany. AS a matter of fact. they
have not yet taken any definite FORM
simply emanating from the new spirit
of democracy, which wishes to build
foundation for a durable world peace.
Separate Peace Idea Dead.
The idea of a separate peace died
here with the old regims There is no
talk of this even among the most ad-
vanced socialistic factions. These are
eager for peace. and favor conference
of the workingmen of the other coun-
tries at war, but until such an event
be possible they unanimously declare
their patriotic desire to continue the
war. Speaking on this subject. Pre-
mier Lvor said:
"There has been up to the present no
mention anywhere in Russia of the pos
sibility of concluding separate peace
between free Russia and the powers OF
Teuton militarism. Among our social
ist party leaders no one has ever gone
rHya q H.
ment is advisable I'M this direction.
Representative opinion abroad snouid
take more calmly" some isolated voices
that are: asking for immediate steps IN
preparation for peace. Any thussiah
proposal to this end will hoi& IT'S es-
sentiaI that Russia shall act Ahen, as
always, in complete harmony with ali
the allied nations"
War Victims Oppose Peace.
An anti-pacifist procession, comprised
of some one thousand of manned. bahdaged
and convalesent soldiers. on foot or in
motor lorries, assembled this morning
outside the cathedral, despite the keen
frost and paraded the streets to the
strains OF 1.-The Marseillaise." Scores OF
one-legged men. bearing military deco
ratjons brayely hobbled along on their
crutches. while many others were glad
to accent the helping arms of nurses The
banners carried in the procession bore
inscriptions inviting "Lenine and Com
pany' to Get Back to William.
Tbe nrocession augmented quickly on
,ts way to the duma building, and by the
time II had reached the American EN-
bassy there were tens of thousands of
persons in line. David r: Francis. the
American ambassador, delivered seVeral
addresses from the balcony.
Mr., Francis said the joy of 100000 900
American free men in the attainment of
Russian liberty was only second to the
low Of the Russians themselves. Russia
and the United States. he added. were
lighting shoulder to shoulder for the
windication Of human rights. The am
bassador dwelt on the imperativeness of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
Heavy British Losses Reported.

BERLIN, April 80. via London.-To-
days announcement says that the
French and British lost eleven air
planes on the western front Saturday
and ~ enty-three Sunday
In sAe British assault Saturday. the
statement says, more than 5000 men
fell before the German positions and
morS than 1000 prisoners were taken
The Germans captured forty machine
h0ns and destroyed ten British armored
motor cars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30

victory for the consolidation of the free
dom won by the revolution. He said he
could not imagine the possibility OF a
separate peace by Russia. which would
involve the loss of all the Russian people
had gained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
No omei.l Adsices Here.

State and Navy Department officials
said this afternoon they had no official
dispatches on the destruction of the
Vacuum or the fate Of the men missing.
Whether the names of the naval gun
ners are made public will depend on
what information the Navy Department
receives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
FIRST BIDS ARE OPENED
FOR KEY BRIDGE WORK
Proposals Are for Building Four
River Piers and Two In
shore Abutments.

Practical steps for the construction
of the Key bridge across the Potomac
at Georgetown to replace the old Auue-
duct bridge. were taken today by Col.
Walter L. Fisk. the engineer officer
who recently relieved Col. C. A. F.
Flagler in charge of local engineering
projects.
The action consisted in the opening
OF bids for the construction of the
substructure of the bridge. consisting
of four river piers and two inshore
abutments. These piers and abutments
will be made of monolithic concrete.
Piers Go to Bedrock.
They will he carried to bedrock at
an average depth of twenty.four and
one-half feet. and brought to an eleva-
ton of about eighteen feet above mean
low water. The piers will be construct
ed with steel ice protection at the up
stream ends. Under the specifications
the work on the substructure is to be
commenced by the successful bidder
within thirty days from the time of
the award Of contract. and must be
completed within eight months there
after. The cost of the bridge entire
is limited to $1.0O0.Oo0. and of that
amount 100000 is Immediately avail
able.
Five Bidders for Work.
There were FIVE bidders for the sub
structure. as follows: The Underpin-
ming and Construction Company of
New York. Thomas Sheahan of Hagers-
town. Md: the Jarrett Chambers Com
pany of New York. H. p Converse & Co
of Boston and Arthur McMullin & Co
of New York. Mr.. Sheahan offered to
build the four cofferdams for $4,000
and apparently submitted the lowest
bid received for the entire substructure
The aggregate amounts of the bids can
| only be determined. however. by close
calculation of the figures submitted in de-
tail. In case a satisfactory bid has beer
received the contract will be awarded
without delay SO that work may be started
as soon as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
Formerly on Great Lakes.

The Vacuum. formerly the steamship
Bayamon. was owned by the Vacuum
Oil Company of. California. She was
built in 1919 at Ecorse, Mich. and was
brought to the Atlantic by way of the
great lakes and the st. Lawrence river
and converted into a tank ship. Since
trips to Europe.
carried oil in bulk and was 247 feet
lopg-end with q forty-three -foof beam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
WEATHER.

Increasing cloudiness, probably fol-
lowed by showers late tonight and to-
morrow.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm: Highest, ~, at pm.
today; lowest. so. at am. otday.
Full report on page Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
Units Kept Separate.
Another Phase Emphasized.

Another phase OF the war situation
which has been emphasized by the
French. in the conferences SO far. is\
the economic menace Of Germany. For
two years Germany sought to keep all
her factories going to store vast sup
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
j. S. TANKER SUNK;
AMERICANS MISSING
Naval Lieutenant and Gunners
Among Those on Vacuum
Not Rescued.
VICTIM OF A SUBMARINE
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 80, 2:15 p.m.-1 ne
American oil tank steamer Vacuum has
been sunk. The captain and part of the
crew and the naval lieutenant and nine
The Vacuum was sunk by German
submarine Saturday while she was or
the way to the United States.
The chief mate and seventeen men
including three of the American navy
gunners have been landed.
A boat containing the master of the
ship and the remainder of the crew, TO-
gether with the lieutenant and nine
naval gunners, is missing.
Captain and Others Missing.
NEW YORK. April sO.-The Vacuum
Oil Company today received this mes
sage from it's agent abroad:
Vacuum torpedoed 25th. 40 miles
captain and others missing"
Carried Crew of Thirty-Four.
The steamer Vacuum. commanded by
Capt. s. s. Harris of this city. left New
York March 80 for Birkenhead, England.
carrying a crew of thirty-four men, of
whom fifteen were American citizens. in
cluding nine native-born.
AS signed here before the United
States commissioner the Americans. be-
sides Capt. Harris. were:
Oscar Gales. mate, Russian. nat
uralized; Frank ]. Yerney, second
mate, Belgian, naturalized; E. d. Hus-
ted, third mate. Mount Vernon. n. Y:
John Kirk. chief engineer. Scotch. nat
uralized; John Simpson, assistant en-
gineer. English. naturalized. 3S4 West
55th street. this city: Francis J. Da-
wilson, assistant engineer, Swedish,
naturalized: r. Williams. assistant en-
gineer. born in Wisconsin,: J. Witjens.
born in New York; w. H. Crane. stew
ard. All 18th street. Brooklyn; Thomas
Ellis. Albany, n. Y: L. ]. Hatton, wire
less operator. Niagara. Wis; Joseph
Mullen, Brooklyn, and r. Punzie
and - McDlog, both Of San Juan,
Porto Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30
French in Artillery Battle.

PARIS. April 30-violent attiIlery
nghting occurred last night south of
st. Quentin in the regions of Troyon,
furtebise and Craonne Several Incl
.Jient German attacks were stopped by
the French curtain of fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-30

COPY AVAILABLE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-14
State House Chat

It will be of interest to those who
were present in the House of Repre-
sentatives on that day when the Dem
ocratic floor leader, Rep. Murray of
Bangor, male that pathetic appeal that
the House permit Rep. Bussabarger of
Lubec speak on his bone dry" bill, SO
that he could get home to his church
and his people, to read the following
from a Bangor paper:
Rev. Robert Bussabarger. member
of the Legislature from Lubec, left
Immediately after the adjournment of
the session for New York and will pro-
coed at once to Spokane. Wash, where
he will make his home for the imme-
date future. 1t comes as a surprise to
his fellow Legislators to learn that he
recently resigned his pastorate at Lu-
bee and accepted a position as field
secretary of Spokane University,
where his york will largely consist in
advancing the financial interests of the
institution"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-14
Nominations by Governor

The following nominations have been
made by Governor Carl Z. Milliken, UNI
der date of April IS, 1917, n have been
posted at the Executive department:
Justice of the p~eace-John p. Butts,
New Portland; Roscoe L. Crockett. Ban
gor (Rice & Miller Coz: Winfield S.
Foss, Belmont Up. O. Center Belmont);
Arthur ". Hammond. Sidney Up. o.
Route No. I, Augusta: Webb S. Moore,
Jackman; Winfred H. Smart, Rowland;
Arthur l.. Smith. New Vineyard; Her
bert +. Snow, Atkinson.
Notary public-George p. Dewey,
Portland (33 Exchange street,; Edmund
G. Holmes, Portland (465 Congress
street,; George K. Johnson, Harpswell
(South HarpswelD; Charles D. Smith,
Portland (Maine General hospitaD;
Francis II. Cousens. Kennebunkport;
Frank L. Palmer, Saco; Ralph l.. Tenn
pie, Berwick.
Administer oaths. take acknowledge
ment Of deeds, and solemnize marriages
Grace d. Armstrong, Saco; Helen C.
Daggett. Portland.
Agent for the protection of animals
G. W. Robbins. Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-14
MADISON

The raising Of a flag at the Great
Northern paper mill Thursday after
loon was the occasion for a rousing
patriotic demonstration in which 200
public school children assisted. About
4 O'Clock the pupils formed in line at
the High school building on Main
street. and under the leadership Of E.
f. Towne and Prof. Taylor assisted by
other teachers, marched directly to
the mill entrance and then to the roof
Of the screen room. A flag pole had
been erected on the roof Of the digest
er department and as the flag was
raised the children under the leader
ship of Prof. Towne sang the national
anthem and America" A salute was
fired and as the flag reached the top
Of the mast all of the whistles includ-
ing the fire whistle, were blown. After
the flag raising a picture Of the pu-
pills was taken on the top of the mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-14

Rendered worthless by the San Jose
scale and coddling moth, which means
that so per cent. of otherwise anc
fruit was destroyed.
'Remedy-Use as DOrman spray
lime-sulpher, / to 10, or some miscible
oil.
ANY persons finding the conditions
above described should Immediately
communicate with the Maine Agricui-
tural Department, that it may keep
posted en- infested sections and local.
tiles. If in doubt send a specimen of
the bark. securely wrapped or boxed. to
the department."
The Black Knot is a fungus growth
which spreads rapidly from tree to
tree. appearing en- plum and cherry
trees, first as a greenish brown growth.
wart-like in appearance, later turning
black. rough and mixed with a gum
like substance, sometimes extending a
foot or more along the limbs or trunk.
II found on small limbs, cut off the
limb several inches below the Black
Knot; if or the trunk, sometimes the
tree may be saved by shaving off the
Black Knot. cutting over a much larg-
err surface tina it appears to occupy. If
the whole tree is affected with Black
Knot, it should be nj down and
burned. Be sure to burn all branches
cut from infected trees. as the fungus
will spread the same as when left on
the trees. Not only is the destruction
of trees SO diseased a duty to IL
neishbors. who may own plum and
cherry orchards, but also to ourselves,
since these trees if allowed to remain
in the orchard will soon render the
whole valueless. Any investment Of
time and labor put into the destruction
of wild cherry and plum trees, which
grow along stone walls and roadsides
and which are almost invariably infect
ed with the Black Knot, will give you
generous returns by protecting your
own plum orchards. as we'll as all 9TH
ers in the vicinity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-14
MUSICIANS
BAND MEN

One of cur patriotic citizens is en-
deavoring t" organize a consolidated
brass band to participate in the parade
OF the Grand Patriotic Demonstration
May Sth. This band to be composed
of bands from the country towns mot
engaged for the day. also former band
men in Augusta, Hallowell and Gardi-
ner, or any other place. No compen-
sation. no uniforms-simply to show
their patriotic spirit. Music has been
ordered for Is men (National patriotic
afrs) and any musician who has real
patriotism end willing to participate,
will kindly notify A. N. Soule, Au-
guSta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-14

'her authorized n directed to prenare
ana submit for approval a form or tenor
ior such bonds and c~onformable
to the provisions Of Chapter 17 of the
public laws Of 1917.
Inc proceeds received. from the sale of
SAID bonds or received from subscriptions
therefor or allotments thereof Shall be
held by the treasurer Of State as a fund
payable upon warrant drawn by the gov
ernor and council for the purposes set
forth in said Chapter 1S7 of the public
laws of 1917.
Three Pardon Petitions
Three petitions for pardons, those of
Mrs. Grace E. Ro"ce of Augusta, Ed
ward E. Googins Of Old Orchard and Will
liam Brown Of Portland were received
by the governor and council Friday.
The Royce Case
Grace E. Royce of Augusta was indict-
cd at the September term of the supe-
rior court for Kennebec county in 1911 for
the murder of her infant male child. She
was convicted Of manslaughter and on
Oct. 10. 1911, she was sentenced by Asso-
ciate Justice Albert NJ. Spear to serve 20
years in the States prison at Thomaston.
In the statement regarding her petition
for a pardon Mrs. Royce says:
"First-Because while the circumstance
are unfortunately against me, a grievous
error has been made, through the fault
of no one in public Office. and I am in
carcerated through the act of my own.
~"Second-Since my incarceration l have
- ol1., ~ tIa rtltnc IF tho in
stitution and trust I have satisfactorily
complied with all the requirements of the
officials.
'Third-Because while the jury has
made an honest mistake, due to no 1ault
of theirs and I have been sentenced
by the court under the law l feel that
have suffered as the State ought to re-
quire.
'Fourth-Because I am suffering
! from ailments which have confined me
to my bed and which will cause me
to undergo a serious operation, the re-
suit of which no one can now tell, and
! am deeply anxious that if the results
are unfavorable. that l shall not pass
away in this institution, although | have
! the kindliest feeling towards all the Of
ficerS.
"Fifth-Because if the operation
should result favorably, I am capable of
! being n good woman worthy Of the State
and my children and will undertake, if
my life is spared, to live an honorable
! life"
Gooeins' Plea
Edward T.. Googins of Old Orchard
was committed at the last January term
of the supreme judicial court for York
county to a maximum of two years and
a minimum of one year in the States
prison at Thomaston for the crime Of
f~raudulently giving a check.
In his plea for executive clemency,
Googins says:
Il have suffered for 10 years or more
with a stomach trouble which several
doctors have diagnosed as chronic gas
tritis, and have been under the constant
care of physicians for the stomach trou-
BILE and am now suffering with it.
believing that an early release from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-14

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Webster We're
given a surprise party and wedding re-
ception by 9 large company of friends
Thursday evening in Union hall. The
gathered in the hall. An auto
truck was then secured and Deputy
Sheriff George Walker and a dozen
other friends drove to the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Webster on Heald street and
took them to the hall where they
were literally showered with confetti.
A very enjoyable evening was passed
with cards and dancing, music being
furnished by Corson's orchestra. Mr..
and Mrs. Webster were presented with
a substantial token of the esteem of
their friends.
y Through the courtesy Of Manager
Smiley of the Pastime Moving picture
theatre a benefit for h Free Baptist
church was given Thursday afternoon
ard evening with large audiences pres
Ont. A good sum Of money was netted
aor the benefit of the church.
Indian Spring Lodge, I. o. o. F.,
worked the First degree on one candi-
late at the regular meeting Thurs
day evening.
JOD0 bdildeIcT VI AUG uold dIIlNco III
Madison Wednesday to accept a posi-
ton as overseer Of the dry finishing
department in the Madison wooden
mill. Mr. Gala CHER was formerly over
seer Of this same department for sew
eral years. leaving town about a year
ago.
DR.. Ray n. Randall Of Lewiston ar
rived in Madison Thursday night and
is the guest Of his father, D.. II. Ran
dali.
A recruiting officer for the United
States navy was in town Thursday
afternoon and is reported to have Sc
cured two recruits. one Of whom was
Clyde Nahoney.