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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-21

Patriotic organizations and many other
civilian societies also have offered their
aid. Letters from auxiliary sources to
the bureau are being received at the rate
of approximately 1000 a day.
Patriotic citizens desiring to place at
the government disposal information
which they believe may air in ferreting
out the activities of German agents should
communicate with the department of JUS
tice. Such communications. it is explain
ed will be treated as confidential and will
be welcomed. Thus far, 1t was said, the
strict surveillance maintained over per-
sons known to be of pro-Germany sympa-
thy has revealed a tendency to observe
the law more generally than the depart
ment had anticipated. The reputed belief
of German officials that a great army of
reservists here was ready to spring tn
arms in case Of conflict between the Unit
ed States and their native land has been
found to rest upon no foundation what
ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-21
KICK FROM HORSE
KILLS WELLS MAN

Wells, Me-. April 90.-George Hilton. so,
farmer, who leaves a wife and nine
children. was instantly killed at Wells
Corner Thursday afternoon when a run
away horse kicked him n the forehead
as he leaned forward to pick up broken
rein.
Hilton was driving a pair of horses
hitched TO a heavy wagon, behind which
a big harrow was in tow. 1t is supposed
that the animals became frightened by
the scraping noise made by the harrow
as it was dragged along the roadway.
They started wild runaway and
one of the reins broke as Hilton tug
ged on it. AS he stopped to pick it up
he was struck full in the forehead by
the heavy iron shoe on the flying hoof
of one of the horses.
Medical Examiner Charles F. Tray
nor of Biddeford was summoned, and
said that death must have been instan-
taneous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-21
MILL|kEN INTERCEDES
FOR COLONEL HUME

Washington, D. c., April 20.-Gover-
nor Milliken, who arrived in Wash
ingtOn Thursday afternoon. accompa-
MED by Mrs. Milliken, will probably
have q hard task persuading the war
department to waive defective sight in
Colonel Frank NJ Hume, commanding
the Second Maine regiment. The re-
lection of Colonel Hume by army sur
geonS Monday in Maine is likely to
prove more serious in the present in
stance than when the same question
was raised at the time Of the Spanish
war and again when the Maine troops
went to the Mexican border.
However, everything possible is be-
ing done to persuade the war depart
ment. Senator Fernald late Thursday
made an appointment for Governor
Milliken with Assistant Secretary of
War Ingraham and it may be that
eventually the matter will be carried
to Secretary of War Baker. The
argument of Colonel Hume's popular
ity as a factor for advancing recruit
ing in Maine is not as strong as might
be at the war department, because the
administration is so positively commit
ted at this time to the CONSUMPTION
plan.
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DR.. Albert E. French arrived from
Boston, where he is a senior in Tufts
Dental college, on Friday evening for
a weeks visit.
Mrs Mae Eus tbs, who has been clerk
ing in the store of E. P. Libby for the
past few months, finished her duties
there on Saturday evening and while
we will miss her, we cordially welcome
Mrs. Martha Patterson, who will fill
her place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Eustis will soon
move on to the Lowell place to live with
Mrs. Maria Lowell.
Miss Anna ST. ell arrived in town Fri
day and is visiting Mrs. Cora Will
liams at Elmhurst. Miss Smell is at
the head of the mathematical depart
ment of the high school in Melrose,
Mass, and will return to Melrose Sun
Cay, leaving for Portland Saturday
afternoon
the class contest to procure money for
the community flag closed at noon Fri
day. The competition has been especial
~ keen and exciting owing to the fact
that the class procuring the largest
amount of money will be given the honor
of unfurling the flag al the presentation
exercises. The total amount secured by
the student body was s103N. For the
past week the freshmen and juniors have
been close contestants for honor. At noon
Friday the contest closed and Mr.. Wilson
announced that the juniors were winners
having to their credit sum of $4272. The
freshmen were second with a total of SO.
The sophomores collected Sl2.60 and the
seniors s7.S9. The students are to be con-
graduated on the spirit with which they
have carried on the work and they wish
to thank all who contributed. Though
the class contest has closed, their is still
opportunity for additional contributions.
Arrangements are being made to pur-
chase the flag and to provide for an inter
esting demonstration at the raising.
Card Of Thanks.
We wish to express our thanks to our
friends and to the Friends quartet for
their kindness and assistance during our
recent bereavement Also for the many
flowers
MRS. f. L. ANDREWS
MISS MINNIE ANDREWS.
Mr.. AND MRS. MARTIN ANDREWS.
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AUSTRIA HEARS
GERMAN PARTY
Ask That Parliament
Be Called
Fear an Uprising Among the
People

Amsterdam, Via London. April ga
semi-nhcial dispatch from Vienna says
that Emperor Charles has granted an
audicre" to leaders of the German par
Is In Austria. in the presence of Pre-
Wiar Clam Maritime. Herr Weisskerch-
U'r upper 5urromaster of Vienna
spoke of the loyalty of the Germans,
who he said. would do everything to
Procure Tor parliament, which must be
'ummonej quickly. the capacity and
opportunity to do its proper work. He
added
BIt we caLl OF suppress our deep
appreh. nsion that, owing to urgent
reasons. perenptory necessities OF
.,tdo which cofCern the whole of Aus
trH have hoe- relocated to the back
aruud"
The speaker cntreated the Emperor
y, take these necessities Of state into
considerations end. by accepting the
Vow Of the German party. give us the
possibility Il dissipatinS the fears
which are arising among the popula
'on
The peop.e Of Austria" he contin-
ned. "hClieve that the heavy sacrifices
WIS VA itEstllFltt Sti uSSiN Nih'ii 80
forced upQn us fer the honor and eN-
lst"nce Of osr fatheriand. will be rec
suppressed IL. an honorable peace
WhirN We most thankfully will accept
from Your Hajesty's hand with the
pr' mise tha the German people will
cooperate legally and steadfastly in
works II peace 10 the glory and great
ness ~ Austria"
Emperor Charles replied:
I assure you that l fully appre-
ciate the seriousness and actually of
Your politica. efforts. Germans in Aus
trla may be assured that they possess
my confidence.
1T is my intention to summon Parlia-
nent shortly Revival OF parliamentary
NE at this moment. after years of sus-
pension. is of extraordinary Importance
expect all parties will collaborate in
harmony. whth will demand respect and
work FOR the highest interests and neces.
stiles Of the state. My govern
ment will alhere to its aim strictly.
confidently expect that the conviction OF
the necessity Of harmonious cooperation
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.Airplane Seen
by Brunswick


Brunswick, Me. April 20-The first
airplane to be reported in this vicin-
ity was seen by party of Brunswick
automobilists while returning from a
trip to Yarmouth Thursday night In
the parry were Franklin c. Webb, pres
ident of the First National bank, Mrs.
Webb, Mrs Susan Merriman, and
their chauffeur, Fred Desjardins.
Their attention to the airplane was
first attracted by a light in the sky a
short distance east of Yarmouth. Be
tween F'reeport and Brunswick they
saw the airplane plainly outlined
against the sky, being able to distin-
guish its shape beyond all possible
doubt. The airplane was only in sight
for short time and then disappeared
toward the north.
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TAKES UP ARMY BILL
Continued from Page One)

attempt TO sit continuously. In the or
binary course OF Senate debate, at six
hours day, the bill should reach the
voting stage by the end of next week.
The House military committee will
meet tomorrow and 80 through the for
mality OF approving the measure 4 ma
jority has substituted for the general
staff measure, which provides that the
volunteer system shall be given a trial
before draft is resorted to. The minor
ity will vote for the staff bill. and re-
ports by each side will be filed with
the House when it meets Monday.
Chairman Dent of the committee said
tonight the bill would be taken up
Monday and that a tentative arrange
ment had been made with Rep. Kahn
of California, ranking Republican COM
mitteeman, and a Staunch supporter of
the administration to have nine hours
general debate. That with the time to
be occupied under the fve-minute rule
may permit vote to be reached Thurs
dag
Under the House rules it always is pos
sible to limit debate, and the Senate has
clothed itself with a cloture rule that is
designed to shut off dilatory debate. There
is no desire apparent among leaders, how
ever, to apply restrictions on such a meas
ure as this. and debate, certainly in the
Senate, will take it's natural course.
Although it will not affect the bill,
Chairman Chamberlain today promised
several pacitists a hearing tomorrow and
the House committee will hear Charles
W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard,
on the Swiss system of universal military
training.
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Church Notices

Old South Congregational. Rev. A. c.
Townsend pastor: Morning worship at
1920 with sermon by the pastor: subject
Understanding Those We Would Help
evening song service with short sermon
at Z; Sunday school at 11.45 A. NJ.
st. Matthew's church. Rev. w. F. Liv-
ingston rector: Sunday morning service
at 1890 with sermon by the rector; Sunda ,
schools at 1l.45 A. NJ
First Cniversalist church. Rev. f. w
Weber pastor: Preaching service a.
1870: Sunday school at 11.45. The pastor
will preach Sunday morning: sub'e~
Fear and It's Uses" The service will be
held in the vestry.
First Baptist church: Morning worship
at 1870 with sermon by the pastor, Mis-
a. j. Gwynne; Sunday school at 11.45
rally to the Sunday school. A gospel sins
at els, followed at Z by a short sermon
by the pastor. Come and help sing. Chris
tian Endeavor meeting Friday evening n,
100
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1T PAYS TO READ
Advertisements

Prices" always an item of inn
portance in connection with adver-
tised goods, have in these times
greater interest than usual. For
they change over highland every
change ic of interest to
readers Of ads.
Not many homes fail" if the
financial management is success
full. Not many homes are well
managed. as to the buying prob
lens, unless the housewife is a
student-and an INTERESTED
ONE of the store ads.
The position Of buyer" for the
home comes to the wife by inheri-
lance" 1t is hers through pre-
cedent and through necessity She
will fail in the work IF 1T DOES
NOT INTEREST HER. She will
make Il success Of it-and of her
home management-if her INTER-
EST In the task never lapses. OF
course she studies the ads
So much Of the income of each
home is spent in the stores that
they play q big part In home max
ing Some stores serve 50 we'll
that all stores must try to keep
pace. Some stores advertise so
informingly and helpfully that all
y, xr,I0 OF, Toe, No "a
would find nothing but amusement
in a palpably exaggerated state
ment-it would not influence her to
buy-and If an advertiser should
fall into the HABIT of exagger-
alton she would lose all interest in
that store.
To Know the stores" PAYS. To
study the ads is essential if
woman would properly appraise
the service offered to her by the
competing stores.
Even a small shopping errand
may justify little preliminary
study of the ads. To secure the
right thing instead of the wrong
one-even in small matters-is
worth while.
The most attractive VALUES
offered in the stores today are AID
VERTISED in this newspaper.
That is why these ads are IMPOR-
TANT TO YOU.
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3OOOGernans us.
Under Close Watch

Washington, April 2o.-Approximately
900 German residents of The Unite. 3.
States are under close surveillance, de-
par,ment of justice Officially announced
today. because of their activities in be-
half of the German government before
Americas entry into the war or because
Of their pro-German sympathies.
The department S field force of investi-
gators. now grown to formidable proper
tons. is keeping so close a watch on the
sma.l army of suspects that it would be
possible. 1t is authoritatively stated, to
arrest virtually every man under sus-
p.ciou within "a hours. The suspects are
located in every state of the Union.
IN addition to the 5C0o civilian employees
on the governments pay roll in all de-
par'mcrts actively engaged in reporting
Information to the bureau. all sherffs
and other deputies throughout the coun-
try Attorney General Gregory said to-
night are cooperating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-21

whom have been discharged against their
wishes because they were married men.
"A supplementary statement Of policy was
necessary, as in numerous cases national
guard regiments are being reduced "a
mere skeleton organizations by the rigid
application of the dependent family rule
The war department is resolved. howev-
er. to relieve the government of the no
cessity of taking care of the families OF
men who join the colors. More than s..
100000 was disbursed in this way as a re-
suit of the Mexican border mobilization
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-21

DO not send your money afar-if
the thing you want Is to be had In
your home city.
IL the automobile thought" IL
making any place for itself IN your
mind. read the ads! They will in
short time. educate you as to
characteristics and prices Of cars.
You'll know one from another
and that's the beginning Of auto
mobile wisdom
Store news is home-news. Some
thing advertised today finds itself
in your home tomorrow-and the
"ad" brings about the transaction.
One Of todays ads may change
some one Of your buying plans-to
your profit
In your buying for the home 1t
is quite as profitable to KNOW
VALUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
as it Is, i'm other things, to KNOW
instead of LAUNDERING through"
The bargain hunter has
evolved into the intelligent buyer
for the home-the woman who ex-
ercises as much ability In expend-
ing money as it required in earn
ing it.
The woman who studies the ads
KNOWS that she is paying the
smallest possible price for her pur-
chase. She doesn't just HOPE 50,
The merchant who can protect
you on both quality and price in a
time when both are apt to fuctuate
unaccountably is rendering you
real service.
Buy at your home city stores as
matter OF self -protection--and of
those home city merchants WHO
ADVERTISE!
The dollar you spend in your
home city store stays In your
home city and SERVES. The dol
lar you send away ceases to serve
anybody in the city where you
make your home.
The merchant who Is using
larger space in which to give to
you the news Of his store deserves
your interested attention He has
"a reason"-and YOUR INTER-
ESTS are invested in that reason.
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MANCHESTER

Mrs. Ida Bragg and daughter Ha-
Eel of Hartland who have been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
WEIGH at the Outlet for the past week
have returned home.
Miss Jessie Libby who has been Wis
iting her sister Mrs. W. D. Farr has
returned to her home in Litchfield
Mrs. Alden p. Spear accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davis have
returned to their home on the Pond
road after passing the winter at Bris-
tol. c.
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Married Enlisted Men
with Means Must Stay
War Department Flooded Since Original Order
Was Issued with Inquiries and Protests
Many Discharged Ag ainst Wishes

washington. April 2.-Discharges from
the national guard will not be granted
enlisted men solely because the. are mar
RED, according to instructions sent out to
sd3utants general by the war department
today. Where soldier has Independent
means which will prevent his family from.
becoming a charge upon the government
ne will not be mustered out.
The war department has been flooded
since the original order was issued with
Inquiries and protests from both officers
and men OF the national guard, many of
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NATIONAL HOME

officer of the day, Capt. Hugh Doyle.
Roland Spencer, Home bugler for
the past few months, has resigned and
gone to his home in Lyndonville, VT.
Anthony F. Tufts. late Co. Fl, 37th
Mass. Inf, has been granted a dis
charge from the Home.
FurlOughs were granted Friday to
George P. Burnham to Smithtown;
Frank A. German to Boston, and Millet
w. Roberts to Milton Mills. N. H.
The funeral of the late George A.
Ray was held from the Home chapel
at 8 A. M. Friday, Rev. c. H. Tenn
pie officiating.
John B. Nutting of Winthrop, late
Co. B, End Me. Cav; George W. Nick
erson of Barnstable, late Co A, 58th
Mass. Inf, and Timothy Malone of
Gardiner. late Co. D, Conn. Fl. A.,
have been re-admitted.
Religious services at the Home chap
el Sunday morning will be held as fol-
lows: Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR.
Mclaughlin at 8, and Protestant SER
vices by Rev. c. H. Temple at 1913
o'clock.
The funeral of the late John .. Wad-
leigh will be held from the Home
chapel at 9 A NJ. Saturday, Rev c. H.
Temple officiating.
Two members have been sent out
from the hospital George w. Smith
to Co II, and Joseph E. Sawyer to Co.
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80 Lynn Factories
Close--May Be More

reply had come. Officials of the Lynn
Manufacturing Association which re-
owners of 35 plants to suspend opera
tons Indefinitely because Of trade con-
ditions refused to discuss the matter
further today. 1t was understood that
other plants now operating would be
closed tomorrow. There are IS shoe
factories in this city. all but one max
ing women's and children's shoes.
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u. S. Warship Warns
of U-Boat Near Coast

information that there was a report
two enemy submarines were lurking
between the steamship and it's des-
tination.
The captain of the merchant vessel
then gave directions that zig-zag
course be followed, it was said. and
the passengers We're directed to be
ready for sudden call to the lifeboats.
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NEW RECTOR AT
BRUNSWICK CHURCH

Brunswick, Me-, April 20.-An-
that Rev. Roy Rolfe ellison of Peter
boro. n. H., has been elected rector of
Rev. Edward D. johnson, resigned.
Mr.. ellison will begin his pastorate
about May /. He is a native Of Iowa
and is an author of considerable note.
He has also been a journalist.
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ARMED ALIENS TO
BE ARRESTED SOON

Boston. April 20.-United States
Marshal John j. Mitchell announced
today that April "a had been set as the
date after which any alien found in
possession of fire arms or ammunition
of any nature would be arrested. The
staff of the marshal was busy today
enforcing the regulation against such
possession and several seizures were
already have been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-21

Lynn Mass, April 20.--With 30 shoe
factories in this city closed and 1000
employees out of work, the joint coun-
ell Of the United Shoe Workers of
America met tonight to consider the
situation but took no action. Charles O..
Whiddrn. secretary of the council,
stated after the meeting that demands
Tor a wage advance of 10 per cen. over
existing prices had been made, but no
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New York. April 20.-Passengers on
a steamship which arrived here to-
night declared they had not slept for
two days because OF submarine
warning given them by a United States
warshp as they approached the Amer
lean coast. According TO the story. the
warshp steamed alongside the steam
or ana the captain megaphoned the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-21

Coming, to the Acme theatre Friday
and Saturday, April 90 and q. the
greatest comedy photo feature ever
produced. Charlie Chaplin, Marie
Dresslcr and Mable Normand in Til
lies Punctured Romance in six parts.
Prices will be matinee: Children 10c;
adults IS; evenings 15c to everyone
apr16d6t
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among the representatives of all the peo-
pies of Russia will prevail in the debates,
thereby creating conditions propitious for
the happy future of Austria
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Building Enduring Friendships

In time of uncertain rces for commodities
time the present-the live merchant his opportun
ity for service.
He makes VALUE-GIVING the big aim and pur
pose his service to his patrons another merchant,
in pursuit of usual profits boosts prices he holds
mark permitting but the margin of per.sale
profits. He sells greater volume of goods. His aggre
gate profits satisfactoryand every sale made he
has rendered service to the customer friend
ship which will not quickly vanish.
The far-seeing merchant finds, in of uncertain
prices his greatest prestige opportunity To make
the most of this he must make his advertising force
full than beore-must "get his story over the
people every day!
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LOCAL NOTICE

c. D. Colburn announces the opening
of his bakery, ia Water street, Mon
day noon. April %. Public invited to
come in and sample our goods.
apr111t
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casion was made happy for Mr. Nye
by large number of his friends who
called during the day to pay their re-
spects and a birthday cake and many
postal cards We're received by him.
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A Year for
RECORDS


a
buyheres knowledge of of readers
which advertisements
while appreciation than before
ar o INC me-cty
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Reduce the cost of living by having a
garden OH the Sampson Realty Co. land
Apply to w H. Perry, Hallowell.
anrlSl1 "
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Saturday and Sunday Concerts

Grand March-From symphony"
Lenore Raft
Overture-'B Bohemian Girl" Balfe
Observation-Disclosures solo,
by S. L. Newcomb
Selection from OPP. Daughter Of the
Drum Offenbach
serenade-Mo Moonlight Moret
Medley-"Echoes from the Grees Isle"
Knowlton
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HALL0WELL

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