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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
u. S. Orders rs Crevs
to Stay on German ShiDs

New York, Feb. 6. officers and
crews of the twenty-five German
steamships which. have been self-de-
tanned here since the outbreak OF the
European war were ordered
to remain on board their vessels.
AT the same time the guard of custom
officials abou the piers virtually was
doubled while police ordered visitors
the docks.
Reports that the government au-
thorities contemplated seizing the Ger
man ships, the total tonnage OF which
is 261, 900, were denied tonight by
Dudley Field Malone, collector of the
port, as absolutely false."Nh
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
Taft For Immediate
Consumption of Army

New York, Feb. O. - Conscription
to build up an army for the country's
defense, nov the war is on u.s." and
for the future as well, was advocated
here yesterday by former President
Taft in an address on the league to en-
force peace before the Brooklyn In
stitute of Arts and Sciences.
Stirred as the people are by en-
thusiasm" at the break with Germany,
they would support conscription
measure, Mr. Taft believed not only
to meet the present situation, but
"for the future after the war shall
end"
Conscription. until now. he said. has
been Of doubtful expediency' because
popular opposition might have helted
all plans for reasonable preparedness.
Part OF Every Citizens Duty
Now the war is on us, however" I"
he continued, now that the people
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
BRYAN AGAINST WAR

Washington, Feb. 6. William
Jennings Bryan has issued a state
ment addressed to the American peo-
pie, appealing to them to let the
President and Congress know that
the people at homo protest against
entering this war on either side with
its frightful expenditure of blood and
treasure; that they are not willing
TO send American soldiers across the
Atlantic to march under the banner
OF European monarch or die on
European soil in settlement of Euro
pean quarrels."
The former Secretary of State said
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
Maurer Urges Strike to
SholO Opposition to War

Philadelphia. Feb. 6.-Amid the
mingled cheers and Kisses of several
hundred radical Socialists in the South
Broad Street Theater, Sunday af-
ternoon, James II. Maurer, of Read
ing. president of the State Federation
of Labor, denounced the action of
President Wilson in breaking off Dip
lomatic relations with Germany. The
meeting came to an end when resolu-
tions were adopted in which the So
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06

being against war with Germany, de-
claring that American workmen have
no quarrel with workmen in European
countries.
Maurer asserted he was in favor of
a general strike in the industries of
the nation as means of convincing
the President that American work
ers are not behind him in the present
crisis" The Reading legislator in
the course of his vitriolic attack as
sailed the newspapers, the rich men
And the soldiers and the President
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
SINGERS READY TO FIGHT

Norristown, Pa. Feb. 6. - The Nor
ristown Maennerchor, a German sing
ing society, passed resolutions stand
ing by President Wilson in brealxinp
off diplomatic relations between tn
United States and Germany, and de
claring that they would take up arm ,
for their adopted country agains
their native country, if necessary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06

clearance to American and other nell
trail vessels carrying contraband, keep
ing American vessels out of the dan
ger zone, and the submission of any
declaration of war to referendum of
the people. =
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
TWO BARNS AND HOUSE BURN
Thirteen Cows and Twenty Hogs
Perish in Fire

Lancaster, Pa, Feb 6. - Fire, pre-
sumably of ineendiary origin, last
night destroyed the big stone barn1of
George w. Parks, at Paradise, in
which were last years crops and three
carloads of white printing paper. The
loss is $4,000 with no insurance.
The barn of William McMullen, at
Steelville, also was destroyed by an
incendisry Are last night. Thirteen
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06

cows and twenty hogs perished, ar
the loss was $4,000. The same nigl
the residence of James Ferguson,
Hart township, was burned. 1t wa
formerly the famous Trappe tavern.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
t. r., JR. RESERVE CORPS MAJOR

Washington, Feb. 6. - President
Wilson has signed a commission ap-
pointing Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., a
major of infantry in the officers re-
serve corps. Mr.. Roosevelt was a
member of the Plattsburg training
camp
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
INTERN BRYAN, SAYS LETTER
READ BY REPRESENTATIVE

Washington, Feb. 6. - Representa-
tive Clarence Miller, of Minnesota.
started an animated discussion in tie
House yesterday when he read a let
ter from one of his constituents de-
claring that William Jennings BRYAN
should be interned Immediately for
the, safety of the country" Repre-
sentative Miller referred to Mr..
Bryan's actions in talking peace at
such a time as ''treasonable."
This drew fire from Representative
Huddleston, of Alabama, who de-
nounced the letter as "a cowardly at
tack on a splendid American"
rms is not time for towards" ,"
said Mr.. Huddleston. This is not a
time for jingoes or ashbucklers.
This is time for men. In such a
time it takes a lion-hearted man to
stand up and speak for peace. After
all, the American people have the
right to say whether we shall go to
war or stay out"
Representative Sloan, of Nebraska,
a Republican, defended Mr.. Bryan.
Roanoke, Va, Feb. 6. - r. Kent
Shiller, member of the Governor
Stuart's staff sent a telegram to Will
liam ]. Bryan in connection with a
statement Mr.. Bryan gave to the press
on the German-American situation. II
read
IF we are to believe newspaper
reports, you are the only public man
in the country making treasona bic
utterances at this critical time. Can
1t be possible that you fail to realize
the duty of q true citizen in the pres
ent national crisis?'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29
Hearings Ordered

The following hearings have been or.
dered by the Public Utilities Comm,s,
sion
On petition of the Lewiston. Ausr,
ia x WaterVillc Street Railway for an.
rroval of change Of method of opor.
citing cars on the Lewiston To Tur,c,
line. Hearing set for 10 A. NJ Mond,y
Dec TO- in the Chamber of Commer,.
rooms at Lewiston.
\ hearing has also been set for .
NJ. at the office of the commission ..
Augusta. i'll the matters OF the netiro.
Of tie Central Maine Power Co. 70,
authority TO issue , per cent. stock AM
per cent. mortgage bonds. TO an
amount not to exceed $500 00o: alsn Or
the petitions of the following conn.
MES for authority to issue stock or nh.
legations or both. sufficient in amopp
to reimburse their treasures for IN,
capital expenditures since their nnr
chase by The Central Maine Power ca
for authority TO sell same TO the Cow
trail Maine Power Co, and for the com
mission to fix the amount and n,
terms on which it may hc disposed ~
Wiscasset Light & Power Co. r.
nohscot Bay Electric Co; Bath 4
Brunswick Light & Power Co.. Wal
dohoro Water, Electric Light & PoVs
Co; Newport Light & Power Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29
TRY THIS TO DANISH
ALL RHEUMATIC PARs|

People who have been tormcnted fo
years-y"s, even 50 crippled that tle
were unable to help themselves hay
been brought back to robust heaN
through the mighty power of Rheuma.
Rheuma acts with speed; it brings 10
a few days the relief you have prayp'
for. 1t antagonizcs the poisous ina.
cause agony and pain in the jo'DN
and muscles and quickly the tortm
ing soreness completely disappear
1t is a harmless and inexpensive
remedy, but sure and certain, because
il is one discovery that has force'
rheumatism and sciatica to yield anu
disappear.
Begin the Rheuma treatment toda',
and II you do not get the joyful reh''
you expect, your money will be re-
turned.
Druggists everywhere always nav
a supply and are authorized to guar
antee II to yeu.-adv.
nobcs-dec3-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29
BATH-BRUNSWICK
SERVICE COMPLAINED OF

The Public Utilities Commission
Wednesday received a complaint from
residents Of Bath, West Bath, Hard
ings Station and Brunswick. patrons of
the main line passenger service of the
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville Street
Railway, alleging that the service is
unsatisfactory. The compliments make
the following allegations:
First-The railroad company does
not keep it's time schedule more than
half the time, cars being late so many
times that they lap over on the time of
the next car.
Second-The equipment is old and
out of repair. cars being hauled off
frequently for repairs.
Third-The tracks and roadbed are
not looked after. The sleepers have
been allowed to go SO long that the
rails have become bent and out of
shape, causing frequent derailments
and many rotten ties are now in use
Fourth-Enough cars are not furn-
ished in the rush hours to handle the
traffic and open cars are being used
with the temperature below freezing
F'ifth---Cars are being run without
head lights and rear lights
Sixth-The steps of the main line
cars are SO high that it is with great
difficulty that women, elderly people
and children get on board
Records have been kept that will
show the number of hours that work
men have lost in waiting for cars that
were off time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29
Chase Not Re-appointed

Randall J. Chase of Portland viii
not for the present at least serve as
all agent for the prevention Of cruelty
to animals. His commission was re-
voked few months ago and he ask
ed for a reinstatement and a hear
ing was held on the matter a the Sep
tcmber meeting Of the Governor and
Council. At this hearing Col. Fred
eric E. Eoothby of WaterviIle and
William J. Dyer of Portland, president
and agent respectively for the Maine
Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty
to Animals, spoke 4 good word for Mr.
Chase. but the opposition To his scry-
ing as an agent produced evidence
showing among other things that he
had been arrested for intoXication.
The Governor and Council ut the No
vemher session decided no further ac-
tion was necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29
State House Chat

State House friends have rccera al
word from Percy +. Crane. assistar
clerk of tie Senate at its last Soc
sion, stating that he Is now takmr
a course of instruction with the I,nito5
states Aviation Corps, somewhere in
Texas. Mr.. Crane makes fine 19b
State House official to enter tho sery.
ice Of Uncle Sam during this war.
An unusual occurrence has been IN.
furnishing with large and handsom.
copies of the Governors Thanksgjyirr
day proclamation for posting In con.
spicuous places in public. They can
be found today in most OF the Windows
on Water street of tho Capital CITY a
well as elsewhere
Today being a holiday. all the de.
partmentS will he closed for the cntjrs
day
The December sessions Of the CIV.
ernor and Council will he the huscs,
of the year and the special meeting
for Dec. Il is called to attend to sue.
business as can bc disposed Of hccor
the annual cleaning House" mce,lr,
of tho last few days in the mont
when the council is i'm almost con.
tinuous session for the purpose n
winding up the years business.
Francis Peaks Of Dover was hyp.
ness caller on Wednesday at the State
House.
Many Of tile leads Of department,
and the office forces left on Wcdnt,.
day for their homes in various par,,
Of the state for the Thanksgiving RI.
cess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29
DAILY kINNEBEC JOURNAL THURSDAY NOVEMBER IS, 1917

Cleavcs. WIN. L. Shelton and John t.
Bunker, Public Utilities Commission,
Geo. +. Giddings. chief clerk, Frank j.
McArdle, chief of rates and schedules
and Robert Rantoul, rate expert, at the
Joint bearing in Boston, Nov. 20 TO ter
mination with the Interstate Commerce
Commission and State commissioners,
upon application of certain New Eng
land railroads for an increase in rates,
is hereby approved.
That action of the Board Of Hospital
Trustees in authorizing the employ
ment of Clarence f. Gray of Bangor as
engineer at State School for Feeble
Minded, at 500 per month, including
house rent, fuel and two quarts Of milk
per day, is hereby approved.
That the sum Of $500 be transferred
from the contingent fund of Governor
and Council for repair of the MachiaS-
pert bridge.
That the sum of $1,000 be set apart
from the State contingent fund for
maintenance and equipment of the
Central Maine Sanatorium.
, That the sum Of S237.05 be paid Fred
K. Smith of Pittsfield from the Gov
crnor and Council contingent fund in
Gull settlement of balance of his eX-
penses in connection with investiga-
ton of the insane hospital in 1913.
That any balances of appropriations
for the Penobscot Tribe of Indians for
1917 may be used by the agent for
purposes for which the app priations
We're insufficient, with the approval of
the State auditor.
That the adjutant general be direct
ed to arrange for transporting the
( Christmas trees donated by Hon. Nor
; man II. Fay for the New England can
Torment of soldiers.
That the adjutant general is au-
/ thoriZed to purchase from town of
/ I[ennebec 65 steel lockers now in the
( 18th Co., Me. G. A. c.. armory at $500.
to be paid for from appropriation for
purchase of steel lockers for National
Guard. The $500 includes freight
charges and setting up of lockers.
That sum of S12409 be paid the per-
sons therein named for bills of sta
tionery and supplies, from the depart
mental stationery supply fund.
Certain state, county and district
tax overpayments we're ordered re-
I funded to the parties named.
That owing to unusual conditions all
/ departments and institutions be re-
qucstcd to abridge and condense their
annual reports and all other matter
required to he printed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29

newspaper mems quarters on th"
fourth floor. The approved of the
arrangement and scheme in every par
ticular.
The pardon case of Herbert A. Davis
Of Buxton was first taken up, George
j.. Emery Of Biddcford appearing for
the petitioners. Davis is serving Il
sentence for d single sale of cider SEN
fenced 10y the Saco court to $500 and
costs and 4 months and in default of
payment, $ months additional. Mr..
Emery outlined Davis life and occu-
patton for his 23-Noars acquaintance,
prajsng his efforts and hard labor in
caring for parents and large family.
Been prominent at home. Served ON
board of education and was candidate
for county commissioner.
Ran Il cider mill at farm for years.
Made large amount of vinegar. Never
allowed any intoNication about place
and ran u model farm. Has aged
mother, wife and nine splendid boys.
Everyone respects the whole family.
Man came there asked for a barrel
of cider. He sold it. with no idea Of
violating law. Man made bad use of i
aud made trouble. Davis was told he
had mad" z mistake Promised to soil
NJ more" Man came again and per
shaded his son to sell more Davis
was arrested for single sale and Judge
Harmon heard ease. Davis stated
freely and fully. without counsel, what
y" had done and was given this sen
t"nrC. Davis was absolutely stunned.
Didn't even 20 To his friends Even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29

has received severe punishment and it
would be lair to law and State that he
go back to his family and farm.
llcrmOn Locke, next door neiShbOr.
former selectman and school superjn
tcndent, opposed to liquor never saw
drunkenness about Davis place. His
reputation very good. Seen farm built
up by Davis. Is ono Of our best citi
zcns. Have given my time to help on
farm. People want him back at home.
Had extensive cider business. Made
much vinegar This was first COM
plant | ever heard. Lived there all
my life.
!. W. McserHc, one of Buxtons most
prominent citizens. Known Davis II
or IS years. torroboratC everything
said in favor of Davis. who is one Of
best mon in Buxton. He should be at
Thinks ends of law and justice already
satisfied.
T.. G.. CARL OF Augusta. formerly of
Buxton. known Davis for years. Rep
utation stated correctly by previous
witnesses. He is most energetic
farmer in Buxton and very successful
knowing the family. situation and
community hope he will be pardoned.
Mrs. Herbert A. Davis, the wife, told
Of living now at home with her nine
sons. said situation had been cor
rcctiy stated. Never knew Of any
nuisance on property. Know husband
Will never again make cider. He is
needed greatly. Property is de
preciatinC. Boys had to leave school
and neighbors have helped. With this
exception, he has always been good
upright and moral husband
Mrs. Davis. the mother. said son was
absolutely needed at home, his wife
being almost broken down. couldn't
have kept my family together without
his help since lie was IS years old.
Always q good, moral, upright citi-
zen aud good to me.
Counsel Emery left numerous letters
and papers with the petition ana sub
mitted the case, with an appeal for elem
cncy. plain, simple hut forcefuI. The an
pearancc OF each witness was impressive,
their testimony straightforward and CON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29
Public UtiIities

Inc Maine Public Utilities Commits
sion On Wednesday had several more
hearings scheduled and appearances
were made in three, as follows:
The matter of the Washington Conn
" Light G. Power Co, petitionjnr for
authority to issue securities for the
purpose Of developing the plant was
nrst heard. Irving E. Vernon of Port
land appeared for the petitioners. r.
3. Lincoln Of Portland and ]. C. Nc
t'aul appeared as witnesses.
Inc matter Of the bridges between
the towns of Fairfield and Benton were
next heard. It was divided into two
petitions, the bridges in question be-
ing owned by the two places.
-. II. Lawrence and T. E. Hammond.
selectmen OF Fairfield. appeared for
Fairfield; Otis c. Brown of Benton for
that town; and Norman Bassett and
N. L. Burton for the Benton & FAR
field Railway
Inc hearing was continued to a date
to be announced. for the purpose Of al
lowing Chief Engineer Paul L. Bean Of
the commission and an engineer from
the University Of Maine to check I'm
on the bridges and report the facts to
me commission for its guidance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29
CHRISTMAS TREES FOR
SOLDIERS ARE PROMISED

Mention was made Tuesday of tho
appeal for some Christmas trees for the
Name soldier boys at Camp DCvCnS,
aver Mass, and the matter was at
once presented to the Governor and
council. No sooner was at spoken Of
than Councillor Norman Fay of Dexter
volunteered to furnish the trees, If
transportation could .bc furnished. and
the Governor and Council on Wednes-
day instructed Adjutant General Pres
son to provide that. His telegram 20
Col. Arthur s. Conklin, commanding
the S03d Regiment at Camp Devens. to
which the Maine boys are attached.
tells the rest of the pretty little Christ
mas story:
Augusta. November rs, 1911
MY Dear Colonel:
In reply to your communication re-
ferrinS to the suggestion of Colonel
Stewart that Maine supply Christmas
trees for Camp Deyens beg to state
that the Governor and Council of Maine
wish the mon al Camp DeVens to have
a real Maine Christmas to add stiII
more TO the nome feeling. Councillor
Norman Fl. Fay of Dexter has agreed
&c furnish Christmas trees for the sons
OF the Pine Tree State and others now
at Camp Devens. The State will SOC
that they are safely delivered
1t is the earnest wish OF Governor
Miliiken' and the Council that the,
! hrlstmas cheer may be abundant and
that the evergreen Of Yuletide will no
symbolic Of the love of Maine for her
warriors and Of her warriors for their
home. ''''''
Yours sincerely.
(signed)
GEORGE Mel. PRESSON.
The Adjutant General.
Col. Arthur s. Conklin,
Camp Devens.
Aver, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29

chased for the patrolman at Engllsh
Lake for the purpose of patrolling the
North West Branch, for the amount OF
$40.
Material is needed in this section
next year a stove and two spreads are
needed at English Camp. four spreads
for the Depot Mountain camp and two
dozen shovels, pals and mattocks.
would suggest that three tool boxes be
made. / also need four axes and three
pairs of pliers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-29
The War and Health.

The war will teach millions how to
live is a statement made recently by
DR.. L. d. Bristol, State commissioner
of health. Not only will army men
profit by the physical training and the
healthful routine of army life, but as
the lessons of the war are learned
many civilians here in Maine and in
every part of the civilized world will
adopt new ways Of living. The result
cannot even be guessed at. II will be
tremendous"
Three of the lessons that the army
can teach the civilian are the value of
| regular exercise. the importance of life
! III the open air, the necessity of
cleanliness. Add to these q few others
and we have a series Of lessons that
would change the health conditions of
any community in the United States.
Conference on Smallpox.
DR.. l.. ID. Bristol, State commissioner
of health, has just returned from a
visit to the northern and eastern parts
OF the State. In Vanceboro, DR.. Bristol
had a conference with the Secretary of
the Provincial Board of Health of New
Brunswick relative to the cases of
smallpox along the International Dor
der. Through friendly cooperation be-
tween the Maine and Canadian au-
thories it is hoped that the disease
may be prevented from further spread.
In fact there seems already to be signs
OF good results in that very few new
cases are being reported along the Dor
der.
DR.. Bristol also visited Houlton aud
East torinth for conferences with DR..
Hitchcock and DR.. Worth, district
health officers in the State Depart
ment of Health.