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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
WAR AND COTTON
Balfour Addresses Man
ufacturerS
U. S. Action Shows Inability OF
Military Autocracy

WASHINGTON. May 22.-Ar.erican cot
ton manufacturers gathered mere To-
dav to appoint a war committee lot
co-opcratioE with the government
were addressed by Foreign Minister
Balfour. head of the British war mis-
sion. who told them that adhesion OF
the United States to the allied cause
made it absolutely certain that mill
tarv autocracy would not be able to
cast all nations forth in the same mold
None OF US suspected when this
great war started he said, that the
United States. thousands Of miles
away, would be drawn into it. And yet
l think in looking back that the logic
of events was irresistible.
AS the war began with the cynical,
outra Yeous oppression of little ma
ton way down in the Balkan& ana
went on through the brutal violation
of another small country to the north
so it is continuing. No excuse can be
offered for the cold blooded, calculat-
ing aggression which has marked the
course Of the military autocracy which
has plunged not only Europe by every
quarter Of the civilized globe into UNI
told suffering and raised up for itself
an undreamed of vengeance"
The manufacturers, those from the
South representing the American AS
ISOLATION Of Cotton Manufacturers,
and those frcm the North the Nation
al Association of Cotton Manufacture
ers, appointed a committee which CO.
operating through the Council of Ma
tional Defense will undertake to see
that ell cotton needs Of the govern
mcnt are promptly and economically
supplied.
Tho committeeman are; Bristow
Draper, Hopedale. Mass. chairman;
Ronald Lyman. Boston; John A. Law,
Spartanhurg, S. c.; Fuller f. Gala
way. LaGrange, Ga: Stuart w. Cram
er, Charlotte. y. G.: Albert F'arwell
Remis, Boston, and Edwin F. Green,
Boston.
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Food Control Aim Is
to Protect the Consumer

will take all Of Americas surplus. The
cllies. it has feen stated on good au-
thority, need one billion bushels Of
grain to carry them through the year.
With normal crops this country can
furnish four hundred million bush
els Of this and Canada two hundred
million. This will fill only 60 per cent.
Of the allies leeds. but officials be-
lieve America by economizing can in
crease this to 81 per cent. provided
crops are norm al. The new food ad-
ministration as soon as organized will
start . campaign for saving in the
household and hopes to cut down or
binary consumption to considerable
extent.
The governments food experts think
the plan for the voluntary organtza-
ton to handle the food situation will
win the cooperation Of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
ICEBORo
SoIoman hathorne

The funeral services of the late Solo
man Hathorne were held Saturday at
the undertaking rooms of J. c. Flagg
at Richmond Rev. Allen Constantine of
the Congregational church officiating.
Mr.. Hathorne died early on Thursday
morning at the age of ~ years. He is
survived by a widow. a sister. Mrs.
Eleanor Marson. Of this place. and a
brother. Capt. James Hathorne of Rich
mond. Interment at Gaubert's GENE.
terry.
Mrs. Eleanor Marson who has heen
visiting her daughter in Massachusetts
returned home last Wednesday. called
here by the illness and death Of her
brother.
Mrs Maude Mooney. who ha. been
caring for Mrs. Arthur Blanchard dur.
ing her illness. returned home about a
week ago.
Miss Georgia Jackson of Augusta
passed the weekend with her mother
Mrs. D. c. Jackson.
George. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
brannen, while chopping wood, had the
misfortune to cut his leg quite badly
DR.. Price was called and he had two
stitches taken. He is getting along
quite nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
"SECRET" TRAINS
One Carrying Italian
Commissioners
Two Other Specials Go Through
Unheralded

Waterville Me, May 2-(SpeciaD.-A
special train went through the city short
~ after 9 o'clock Tuesday morning run
ming as second Ga, and 1t carried the Ital-
ian commissioners to the United States,
who were on their way to Washington.
The train was accompanied by Superin-
tendent Sanborn and 1t literally went
through Waterville. for no stop was made
at the station here, although it proceeded
very slowly. The coaches were from the
Canadian Government Railways and no
one appeared in them as the train was
on its way. Mr.. Sanborn appeared and
was handed a package Of newspapers by
Assistant Superintendent Mclaughlin as
the train went along. The greatest OF
secrecy was maintained. the members OF
the crew Of train No. 81 saying that they
did not know what was following them;
that they had been ordered to put green
on their train for a second section bus
had been given no information as 10 wha.
It was.
Tuesday morning at about 4 o'clock
special train went east, which was
as clothed in mystery as anything that
has gone through here for long
time. Not a person was in sight ex
cept the engineer and fireman and it
went through the station at a good
clip and continued on its way to Ban
gor. Among the railroad men it was
said that the train went from the
Union station in Portland to Bangor
without stopping, a record for train
on this division. No one knew who
was on it, or if they did, would not
tell.
Still a third special went west at
about o'clock in the afternoon. this
one being made up of large num-
Der of empty cars. hauled by big
freight locomotive. What they were or
where they were going no one seemed
to know or the reason for their being
moved in that way. Practically all of
the reserve cars in this yard were
taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
ENTRY LIST
FOR RACES At
FALL FAIR

The Central Maine Fair company
has announced the entries for the early
closing stakes at the Fair this fall and
it is a list that is one Of the finest
that has ever been given out by fair
assoc alton in the State. The pleasing
thing about it is the large number Of
entries that has been received from
Aroostook County. The horsemen Of
that section bought literally Of fast
horses last fall, and they will come to
the fairs this year with some Of the
best strings veer seen in the State. The
full list is as follows:
800 Class, Trot, Purse $500,
James Hennessey. Boston.
p. II. & G.. ". Reed, FIT. Fairfield.
p. T. McWilliams. Portsmouth, y. H.
NJ. G. Merrill, Bangor.
T. NJ. Hoyt, Pressure Isle. entries.
Alton Richardson, Jr., Waterville, 2
entries.
E. E. Walker, Monmouth, 2 entries.
A. E. Russell, Lewiston.
c. w. Day. Skowhegan.
F. A. Bragdon. Springvale.
Arthur Richardson, Clinton.
]. p. Giroux, Waterville.
J. A. Dewitt, Pressure, Isle, entries.
]. y. Willard. Caribou.
DR.. Moulton, So. Windham.
DR.. ]. K F. Rogers, So Portland.
B. H. Small, East Hiram.
c. .. Hasty. Auburn.
DR.. H. w. Watson, Haverhill Mass.
2.24 Class, Trot, Purse $500.
Ell. Coombs, Reading. Mass.
James Hennessey, Boston, Mass
r. H. &, G. w. Reed. FIT. Fairfield.
p T. McWiiliams, Portsmouth. ~ H.
Geo w. Smalley. Rochester, N. H.
c. Burrill, Oakland.
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Revision of Milk
Prices Through N. E.

Boston. May 22-Immediate revis-
ion in the prices paid for milk by dis
tributors throughout New England is
necessary to avert disaster to the dairy
industry in this section, the executive
committee of the New England Milk
Producers Association announced to-
night. At a meeting of the executive
committee held in this city today it
was decided unanimously to have a
committee take up the matter at once
with the principal distributors. The
action was the outgrowth Of mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

boarding, n1onopolization or the exact
ing Of excessive profits, by having the
government either manufacture or zeal
in necessities. authorize the taking
over Of factories or plants, for govern
ment operation if necessary to provide
proper distribution at fair prices.
Authorize the President 10 prescribe
rules for the conduct Of exchanges and
boards OF trade or 10 prohibit entirely
their operations if in the public interest
Authorize the fixing Of minimum prices
10 the producer to stimulate production;
authorize import duties If importations
threaten operation Of guaranteed mini
mum prices; authorize purchase BY the
American government at the prescribed
minimum prices supplies for allies or the
United States.
, Establishment by the President Of max
imurn prices to break food corners or TO
prevent boarding and speculation.
Authorize the changing Of milling
grades or the mixing Of grains in making
-four.
Authorize t. President TO prescribe re-
strictions on the use Of foodstuffs in the
manufacture Of alcoholic liquors. The
measure classes specifically as necessaries
food. feeds. shoes clothin, and fuel
The measure is based on the war pow
ers Of Congress and operates throughout
the country irrespective Of state lines.
Liquor prohibition legislation impends
both in the Senate and House in connec-
ton with the food bills and also but only
the Ser.te. upon the war taxation Dill
Senator Gore. chairman Of the agr!cul-
tural committee. who will have charge
Of the food production bill TO be pressed
in the Senate tomorrow. said the COM
nlttee will resist any effort to attach
prohibition amendments. Of which score
are pending. to that bill
To expedite the legislation compris
ing steps only for increasing food
stuffs production, the Senate commit
, tee hopes to exclude all extraneous
amendments. especially those propos-
I ing to prohibit manufacture Of grain
or other foodstuffs into intoxicating
be verages or other prohibition pro-
posals. Confinement of such amend
ments and the protracted debate they
are certain to provoke to the House
bill dealing with provisions for reg
ulating and conserving food supplies
is desired by the leaders.
Senator Gore is writing a prohibi
ton amendment to be added to the
war revenue bill after it passes the
House. Various other prohibition pro-
posals are being considered by the
Senate finance committee. in which
sentiment is reported strong for some
action along prohibition lines. Senator
Gore proposed a heavy. tax, virtually
prohibitory upon grains used for man
ufacture of intoxicating beverages and
remission Of taxes on distilled spirits
withdrawn frob nonded warehouses
for re -distiliation into alcohol for
commercial purposes. Apparent spread
of sentiment in Congress for some de-
gree of prohibition legislation effec
tive during the war, both as a war
time measure and also to conserve
foodctuffs is causing widespread be-
lief in ultimate enactment of dry
laws at least to a limited extent.
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U. S. UN|TARIANS
Favor National Prohibl-
ton During War
Additional s250,OOO for Pen
siOns

Boston. May 22-The American Uni
tartan Association pledged "unstinted
loyalty to our government, and espe-
ciauy to those ideals of freedom and
justice which we share with all men
of good will" at its 92nd annual con-
vention here today. National prohibit
ton during the war was favored and
an additional provision of $250,00o for
pensions for ministers and their Wild
ows was voted.
The greetings of the German evan
gelical Protestants of America were
brought by Rev. Carl August Foss.
There was no need, ne said, to remind
the country that Americans OF Ger
man descent have been among the
most loyal supporters and defenders
of American institutions.
The greater part of the annual adj
dress OF Rev. Samuel a. Eliot. who
was reelected president of the asso-
citation, touched on the war.
ITO the luxury that enervates a ma
ton" he said, I'VE must oppose the
dignity OF simple lives. All extortion,
corruption and trading in the necessi-
ties Of the people or the government
must prove ourselves iniplacable foes.
We must demonstrate that a democra- :
cy can be tenacious in purpose, toll
Grant Of vast expenses, equal to great
sacrifice.
I'VE shall soon have need OF all
the self-restraint that we can sum-
mon. There will be popular clamor
for reprisals and for vengeance. II
victory comes at length-and we can
not even imagine anything else-there
will be need of forbearance- Tnen
must the churches exercise restrain
ing and reconciling influence"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Helsingfors, Finland. Monday, May
81, -(via Petrograd and London. May
90 1855 ,. m.)-A congress OF the Sweo-
ish political party. representing ma
jority of Finland's wealthiest and most
influential classes. yesterday passed
resolution favoring a complete separa-
ton Of the Grand Duchy Of Finland
from Russia
The resolutions reads:
THE Finnish people has progressed
so far in cultural and political develop
ment that Finland is entitled to make
demand to take her place as an inde-
pendent state among the number Of SOW
ereign nations"
This radical resolution is only the la
test developments Of the separatist ag-
itation which started after the revolu-
ton and which is occasioning anxiety
in Petrograd.
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Finland Would Become
an Independent State
Wealthy and influential Classes Pass Resolution
Fayoring Separation from Russia

The agitation began when FINLAND,
new premier. NJ. Tokoi. social demo.
crat. in a speech in Parliament. used an
expression implying that Russia had
ceased 10 be a suzerain power and Rad
become a friendly neighbOr and poss.
BILE ally.
The temporary government in PEI.
rograd. in reporting the Finnish cons,
tuition on March 90. claimed that The
new Russian government had succeed
ed to all the rights of Former Emperor
Nicholas as Grand Duke. but the Hell
singfors Parliament last week declared
il was open to question whether ths
claim Of the temporary government was
correct and whether. therefore tina,
government had inherited the Emper.
or's rights to sanction Finnish IarIls.
mentary acts or TO refuse its sanctior
to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

meetings held throughout New Eng
land on May :, when the producers
declared that conditions had become
intolerable and that something must
be done looking for their relief.
According to the statement Of the
committee the number Of dairy cows
in this section has decreased from 10
to IS per cent. during the last 50 days
Grain has doubled in prices in a
little more than a year and labor is
hard to find. although in many places
farmers are paying $3.50 a day for
eight hours work. the statement adds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

WASHINGTON. May 22-Although gov
eminent food experts oppose fixing
maximum prices on staple food prod
ucts except to force big holders to re-
lease their supplies, protection for the
consumer will be ore of the first con-
siderations Of the new food control
administration.
II there is 2 shortage III any food
staple and IL becomes essential to low
err the price. tho government. it was
said today. will not hesitate to take
over supplies and distribute them it
self. In this way. officials believe, more
can be accomplished than by setting
maximum prices. II there is an abund-
ance OF food however. it will not be
necessary 10 exercise the power of
commander.
European demand for food this year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
Russian Assurance
to United States

Washington. May 22.-Foreign Min
lister Tereschtenko Of Russia in a ca
bled note to the State department to-
day gives assurance on behalf Of the
new ministry that Russian democra-
cy Is inspired with a spirit Of solidar-
ity with the United States and like
America Is carrying on the war to Sc
cure the freedom Of nations and last
ing peace.
by direction Of the ministry OF for
eign affairs" says the communication.
Il hasten to say how highly the whole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Russian democracy is inspired with
the sentiment of full solidarity with
the great republic which true to it's
traditions of libery has espoused the
cause of the coalition for the defense
Of justice and right
Like the United States, emancipated
Russia Is not seeking conquest in the
present struggle.
Il am glad 10 And that those lofty
principles which were so eloquently
formulated in America are striking a
warm unanimous echo in free Russia,
now mistress Of her destiny"
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NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. Hugh DOYLE
Geo. W Nickerson. late Co. A, 5Sth
Mass. Inf. has been granted a discharge
from the Home
MIS-. Dexter w. Brigham has gone to
boston to visit relatives for a few days
"iilam Harvey. I'd, of FIT Warren
Mass. late Co. X, 18th CT. Inf, has been
readmitted to the Home.
Edward S. Murray of Boston, late Co.
A. 9th L. s. Inf, and John D. Emerson
OF providence. late Co. F, I'd Mass Inf.
ana 20. F. I'd \. Y. H. A., have been ad-
mitted to the Home.
The funeral of the late Charles s. Mar.
TN was held from the Home chapel at
a NJ. Tuesday, Rev. c. H. Temple on.
ciating. Tiffany Camp. u s. W. V. n
command OF James F. Ward. escorted the
remains to the cemetery. where they were
Inferred with full military honors.
Burroughs were granted Tuesday to JUS
tin Libby to Portland, James A. DOYLE 70
Lawrence and Hugh Gallagher to wor'
cester.
Inc returns from furioughs TUESDAY
were Charles NJ. Carroll from Portland
and John F. Mahoney from Boston.
Michael Dever Of Co. H has been ad.
mitted to the hospital for treatment
BENJAMIN A. swasey reported at the
hospital Tuesday from a furlough pass
ed with relatives in Ridlonville.
Wednesdays Concert Program
March-"The Old Warrior" Barnard
overture-"The Golden Wreath Kalmet
"altzes-"Cupid's Captive" Sherman
Selection Of Spanish National Melodies.
Keyrelles
Brazilian Dance" Corbin
Mediey-"songs Of the People,"
George 0outhwsN
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Brazil Would Abandon
Her Neutral Stand
President De Braz Sends Message to Congress
Recommending Revocation of Decree of Neu-
trality in u. Sherman War

Rio Janeiro, May 2-President de Braz
has sent message TO Congress recon-
mending the revocation Of the decree Of
neutrality in the war between the United
states and Germany. Congress is expect
ed to adopt the recommendation by
large majority.
The message declared that the order
20 the Brazilian authorities enjoining the
Observance Of neutrality was only in
tended 20 have effect until Congress met.
II continues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Graduation parts in the Bar Harbor
High school awarded by scholarship
honors have been assigned as follows:
Ruth E. Whitaker, valedictorian; Hill
da H. Sherman, salutatory; Alta Rich
ardson, Vivian Weber and Francis
Foley. essays; Joseph Jordan. presen-
tation of gifts. The class of 1917 will
graduate June IA. The class parts will
be on patriotic subjects and instead Of
flowers the graduates will wear Ma
tional colors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

To-day. in consideration Of the fact
thae the UnAd States is an integral part
Of the American union, in consideration
also of the traditional policy Of Brazil
which has always been governed by a
complete unity Of view with the Cniteo
States, and finally in consideration OF the
syrnpathies Of a great majority OF the
Brazilian nation. the administration IN
yites Congress to revoke the decree OF
neutrality"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
EAST WINTHROP

Mrs. Myra Rowe is visiting at r. M
Rowe's.
Mrs. Sumner Packard. who has oeei'
visiting her son in Baltimore, mas re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Collins anu
Karl Collins and family were guests
al c. F. Kilbreths Sunday.
C. j. Higgins has moved out to MS
camp on Robbins Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
PROTEST FROM
MEXICO AGAINST
U-BOAT ACTS

Amsterdam. May %. via London
1888 A. MA Berlin despatch TO
the Exchange Telegraph Co. says that
the Mexican minister to Germany is
reported to have handed a note 70 the
German government protesting against
the submarine campaign. The report
followed a prolonged conference be.
tween the Mexican minister and For
eign Secretary Zimmerman on Mon.
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
Sewer and Water Pipe.
Central Maine Sanitarium
Fairfield, Maine

Sealed proposals will be received until
400 p. NJ. May 18th. at the Office OF T.
Hardy. NJ. D., Waterville. Maine, for
building a sewer and laying a water nina
for the Central Maine Sanitarium
A certified check equal to 1910 of the
bid. payable to the Treasurer Of the stat
Of Maine. will be required with each pros
posal.
Plans and specifications and blank nro-
posals may be obtained at the ONCE OF
Street. Waterville. Maine. ,say1adat
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No Pressure from i. S.
to Induce Mexico to Enter
War; Obregon Statement

did not believe il compatible with the
dignity of the nation TO accep; SUCH ben.
efts when all that Mexico could give in
return was. as he expressed it. cur re.
CARDS.
After visiting his home in Sonora Gen.
eral Obregon will go 10 Washington and
New York.