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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03

come, there are three steps in the or
sanization process of the national
army as prescribed by Congress. They
are registration. selection and exemp-
ton. The first step has been carried
through and approximately 100000
men between 81 and 81 years of age
have been registered. The regulations
issued today cover in detail the op-
Grafton of the third step, exemption.
information Guarded
Information concerning the second
step in the series. however, is still lack
ing and officials are guarding closely
the method by which selection is to lie
applied.
The exemption regulations announced
that the boards will be advised of the
selection process later although none
of the steps prescribed except the or
ganization Of the boards can be carried
on until the selection machinery has
furnished the names of the men OF
whose fitness and desira bility for any
service the boards are TO judge. There
is no hint, however, as TO how the Sc
lection machinery is to work.
The local boards are directed, upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03

Washington. July 2.-Secret investiga-
ton by government agents has disclosed
the existence OF great conspiracy to
destroy or hinder shipping on the Great
American war armies and check the flow
Of food and munitions materials from
western states to the Atlantic coast.
No conspirators have been captured and
the identity Of none has been made public,
but it was learned today that the state.
navy and justice departments are coop
Grating TO bring the offenders to punish
ment and that the Canadian government
probably will be called upon to help.
This plot. engineered by Germans as
sisted by sympathizing American citizens
is believed to have been responsible for
the succession of accidents TO lake
shipping especially in the neighhorhood
of the Sault Ste Marie canal which be-
gan about a month ago.
All OF the vessels concerned in these
rishaps had been or were about to be
taken over by the navy department. and
the investigations of the department ot
Justice and the navy department have
tended to the conviction that what were
believed to have been accidents were
acts of conspirators seeking TO hamper
the government in the prosecution Of the
war.
have learned is not revealed but officials
have concluded that the public should
know of the situation in a general way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Artillery Strength

The Russian artillery. long inactive
from lack of shells, played an important
part in the defeat of the Austro-Germans
at Koniuchy For two days a rain Of
iron was thrown into the German posi-
lions and Berlin says officially that they
were turned into crater field. The Rus
slams not only carried three lines of Ger
man trenches and kentucky, which was
strongly fortified, but also advanced to
the kentucky stream south of the village,
which is on the Zlota Lipa river. Around
Brzezany the fighting was most bitter
and Berlin claims that is Russian divis-
lens were thrown forward. The Russians
carried the fortified Teuton positions at
several points in face of a desperate re-
sistance by Austrian, German and Turk
ish troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
$175,000 Fire at
Cushing's Island

Portland Me-, July 2.-The Ottawa House, summer
hotel on Cushings island at the entrance to Portland har
Dor was practically destroyed by fire tonight with loss
estimated at S175O00 It owned by the Cushing Island
Co., of which Oscar R. Wish is treasurer and insured
for S850O0 It will be rebuilt was erected about
25 years ago.
The hotel which patronized principally by Cana
dams and had accommodations for 200 opened for bus
mess today The help, numbering about S. and the half
dozen guests able to leave the building without Difficult
ty. 1t was leased by the E. ". Boycc CO. of Boston.
The fire started in the at c the middle Of the
house. which fve-story frame building fully 25O
feet long and spread rapidly that possible
carry the hose above the second story.
Adjoining property which includes five larges cottages
owned by the company saved largely through the eff
forts of members of the Coast Artillery Corps Fort Lev
ett located within few yards of the hotel One of the SOL
ders stuck to his post until by smoke and heat
and slightly burned His condition was not serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03

Madison, Me, July 2.-(SpeciaD AT
a hearing conducted in the law office
Of Judge c. o. Small Monday after
noon. relative to the mysterious deaths
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Rowe and their
six children and the burning Of their
home in Arson, Sheriff Goodrich and
County Attorney Anderson became
convinced that there was absolutely no
ground for the rumored suspicion of
foul play. Daniel T. Adams of Arson,
a brother of Mrs. Rowe. testified that
Mr. Rowe had a custom of hanging
lis wet clothes about the stove and
building a hot fire to dry them. 1t is
the opinion Of the officials that such
was the case on the night Of the trag-
e1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
KERENSkY'S Plea
Asks Armies to Take
Offensive
Pleads That Liberty Increase
Military Strength

Petrograd, July 2.-War Minister Kerea-
Sky has issued an appeal to the Russian
armies to take the offensive. lie says
that Austria and Germany have reptile l
to Russia in its appeal to all democra-
cies in favor of peace by the dishonorable
proposal that Russia should conclude a
separate peace which would enable them
to crush Russias western allies. On Rus
sia's rejection Of the proposal the enemy.
says. the war minister, threatened an Of
fensive against Russia, and the freedom
of the country and the revolution itself
were in danger. The appeal concludes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Led by kerensky

Minister Of War kerensky personally
led the Russian revolutionary army in
its forward movement and in MESA &c
to Premier Lvoff says that the offensive
proved to Russia and the entire world
it's fidelity to the revolution and its love
for liberty and country.
The premier has authorized Minister
Kerensky to give the regiments which
participated in the fighting of July ! red
revolutionary flags and the name 'Regi-
ments July First.
On the western front there has been
little marked activity Both the British
and Germans have carried out raids in
the area around Lens and northward.
One the Aisne front between Cereny and
Allies the French have regained a line
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
WAR MINISTER
ON FIRING LINE

Pctroerad, July 2.-The brilliant
Russian advance, the news of which
has sent a wave Of rejoicing through
the entire country. was led by War
Minister kerensky in person.
For the last four days the war
minister has been at the front,
spending every effort to urge the
troops to advance. He finally rode
to the front-ine trenches and placed
himself at the head Of the troops,
gave the order to advance.
The spectacle Of the popular war
minister on the firing line accom-
plished what oratory had failed to
do and the Russian line swept for.
ward into the German trenches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03

Washington, July 2.-Prepa-
rations for the mobilization of
the first contingent of 625,OOO
troops of the new national army
advanced another step today
when President Wilson promul-
gated the regulations to govern
exemptions from military SER
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
TEN THOUSAND TEUTON
PRISONERS FALL IN LAP
OF RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE,
A Sudden and Terrific Blow Is Struck on the
Eastern War Front
FORTIFIED POSITIONS CARRIED BY NEW REPUBLICS TROOPS
DESPITE FIERCE Observation-Disclosures RESISTANCE

Prisoners exceeding 10000
and the capture of the village of
Koniuchy and strongly fortified
positions southwest Of Brzezany,
with many guns, are the first
fruits of the new offensive move
ment of the Russian forces in
eastern Galicia. North of 10
niuchy the Russians have at
tackled and fresh battles are in
progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Soldiers More Vigorous

After military rule had been pro-
into their attempts to quell the mob.
Severty-ive white men attacked a
Negro in front of a drug store down
town and shot him twice, attempted to
drag him to a pole. beating him as
they pulled him along. The troops
charged with fixed bayonets and the
mob scattered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
In Caucasus

Russian forces Sunday continued also
their Offensive against the Turks in the
Caucasus. Russian cavalry pursued the
fleeing Turks and occupied the village of
Engidja, north of Lake Deribar. and also
occupied the Turkish stronghold of Ia
lanirivan, southeast of the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03

Every days delay strengthens the en-
envy. That is why we appeal to our ar
mics to take the offensive Let all the
world know that it was not from weak
ness that we talked peace. Let it be
known that liberty increases our military
strength. All Russia will bless your ex-
PLOTS in behalf of liberty. your coun-
try's future and an honorable and lasting
PEACE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Approve lr1sura nce
for Fighting Forces

The bill providing for establishment Of
federal insurance probably will ask for
a system comparable to the present work
mems compensation law. Capt S. H.
Wolfe, representing the navy at the con-
ference, pointed out that the govern
ment's industrial compensation system
could be hroadened easily to apply to
war service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Baker Republication
to Have No Effect

The general price at the mines of
SO a ton to the public with a 80 cent
reduction on government purchases,
will stand until final figure is set
The coal committee. it was declared
will hold operators to their agreement
by putting the weight of sentiment in
the industry behind the arrangement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
A GERMAN PLOT
ON GREAT LAKES
Government Agents Discover Conspiracy
Against Shipping-Would Delay Organization
of Armies

believing that publicity may make the
operations of the Germans more difficult
or miassible.
Cooperation OF the Canadian authori-
ties is needed to run down the criminals
fContinued on Page o-Coiumn ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03

Washington. July 2-Issuance by the
government itself of the insurance that
is to be given to every man IN the coun-
trys fighting forces was approved today
by more than hundred prominent insur-
ance company officials in conference at
the treasury department. Legislation to
carry such plan into effect will be ask
ed Of Congress at this session by the adj
ministra ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03

Washington, July 2.-Repudiation BY
Secretary Baker, it was announced to-
day at the offices of the Defense Coun-
ellis coal production committee will not
affect the agreement between produce
ers and government officials for the -.
duction of bituminous coal prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Chinese Emperor in
Presider1t's Palace

TEN Tsin. July 2.-Hsuan Tung, the
young Emperor. according to reports
from Pekin today, has taken possess
sion of the palace occupied by Pres
ident Ii Yuan Hung and is surround
ed by prominent military leaders.
A demand was made upon President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast; Tuesday fair,
preceded by local showers; cooler,
moderate southwest winds. Wednes-
day fair with seasonable temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Boards APPOINTED

Local and appeal exemption boards
already have been appointed and the
issuance Of the regulations will per-
NIT them to organize Immediately and
prepare for the concluding phases of
the task Of getting the men under
training for duty in France
Steps Of Organization
In the order in which they roust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03

Ii that he resign in favor of Hsuan
Tung. The President replied ne would
resign if in favor of the vice presi-
dent. but he was not able to resign in
favor Of the emperor.
Telegraph and telephone Offices are
closely guarded and kilograms cannot
he sent to Pekin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the relia bility OF
the fir you're trading with is the first
consideration. We have been in the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
St. So years and guarantee every article
sold in our store to be exactly as repre-
sented We also guarantee our prices to
be as low Cor lower as any other reliable
Jewelry House in Maine
Watches. Diamonds. Rings, Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table and all sorts Of beautiful and in
extensive Gift articles.
DreW'S Reliable JeWeIry Store
Established .Ss1A55 years ago!
70 Lisbon Street. Lewiston. Ne
jly2d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Yelling MODS Chase Negroes

Vast clouds of smoke rolled across
the sky tonight from the burning dis
triCt, flames made some of the down
town streets as light as day and now
and then yelling mob rushed down a
street in pursuit Of a Negro or In
search of new excitement.
National guardsmen loaded in automo-
bile trucks dashed after the mob, The
fires started about o'clock this evening
and spread rapidly and flames visible for
miles were shooting into the sky. Hun
dreds of Negro women, most Of them car
rying bundles that held their most pre-
cious belongings, and leading small chill
dren, fed across the bridge to shelter and
safety with friends on the Missouri side.
Telephone wires were cut early in the
evening. AS telegraph and telephone
poles caught fire other wires went down.
The mobs in East St. Louis were swall-
ed by hundreds Of people who early in
the evening crossed the river from st.
Louis, Mo. This added such menace TO
Continued on Page 9-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
mob scattered
Says $50 Dead

States Attorney Schaumloeffel OF
st. Clair county, who drove through
the riot. swept district tonight with
Police Inspector Walsh of St. Louis.
Mo, estimated that the dead Negroes
would number $50. All estimates.
however, are conJcctural.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
I. Exemption Regulations Made
Public But Government Holds
Secret the Process of Draft

NO HINT AS TO HOW MACHINERY OF SELECTION IS TO
WORK AS DAY APPROACHES o R NAMING NATIONAL ARMY
Directions Are Given Local and Appeal Boards for Determining Rights
Of Men Who Protest Call to WarOperaton of Exemption
cred in All Details-No Delay to Be Tolerated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
on
Rowe Fire
Startling Rumors Are
Discredited
OFFICERS SEE NO
SIGNS FOUL PLAY

Neighbor Living Some
Distance from Rowe
Home Positive She
Heard Mrs. Row e
Screaming = Finding
Axe and Bread Knife
in Position to Substan-
tate Claims Causes
Sensation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Brothers Not SUSPICIOUS

Both Mr.. Adams and another brother
testified that they entertined no gus
picions of any foul play in the case.
Some little interest was aroused in
the evidence of Mrs. Mary Boynton,
who although she lived quite dis
lance from the Rowe home, is positive
that she heard Mrs. Rowe screaming
in the night some little time before the
fire was discovered. She identified the
screams because of having heard Mrs.
Rowe scream in fright ever ner chill
dren
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Many Witnesses

Many other witnesses testified as to
the conditions of the buildings when
they arrived on the scene. Sheriff
Goodrich with the county attorney.
Medical Examiner Sawyer and others
made a visit to the ruins but saw moth
ing there to confirm any suspicious.
The bodies have not yet been buried.
Many people assembled tc listen to the
evidence but the hearing was private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Find Axe and Knife

Another sensational feature Of the
testimony was presented by Carl Gu
key, who had to remove the bodies
and reported the finding of an axe and
a bread knife both in a position to
substantiate the claims made by some
that the father might have become
insane and killed the family before set
ting fire to the house. 1t was more
probable. however, that the axe mad
been used to split kindling for the fire
as it vas found not far away from
the stove. The remains of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rowe were found in another part
Of the house from the bodies of the
children, in a position to indicate that
they had left their beds, and the re-
mains of the baby were found near
the two larger bodies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
Steps Of Organization

In the order in which they must
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-27

forte, but while the plant is not run
ming he has spent his time in raising
food crops. He showed us as fine corn
and peanuts as we ever saw on that
class of land, without fertilizer. Frank
mas quite a bunch of hogs which he
will fatten, and after supplying his
home with bacon and lard will help
supply the packing plant at Jackson
vile.
On our return to Gainesville we Wis
tied the state university. and saw a
part of the experimental farm. Sure
ly Gainesville and the state of Flor
ida should feel proud of such an in
stitution. After leaving the university
grounds we drove through and saw
things Of interest in the city. We
were shown the high school building
and grounds. which were just beau>>-
full Palatial residence were shown
us. the Masonic temple and the Car
negie library building in course of
construction. This building seemed
to be a reproduction of the Ocala
building.
Leaving our charming belle at her
home we left the city for our home
by the same route we went, arriving
there at $50 o'clock that night
Mr. Editor, the crops of corn, cane
and cotton as we'll as crops of pota-
toes, peas and peanuts we saw just
made us feel proud of our state, and
the "horny handed sons of toll" Sure
ly Florida is doing her part to "can
the kaiser!''
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-27
news ITEMS FROM OUR BUSY CORRESPONDENTS

invited were Misses Sara Lassiter,
Iris Knight. Alice Garbut, Alice King,
Ethelyn Sheppard, Inez Neville and
lone Lindsey and Messrs James
Hunt, Elmer Turner, Dawson White,
Frank Ross, Bob Turner and Johnnie
Knight.
Mrs. H. A Walters has returned
from a visit to her old home in South
Carolina. Her daughter. Mrs H c.
Williams, of st. Petersburg. who &C
companied her, stopped Off in Jack
sonville for short visit before com
ing here. where she will stay for a
short while.
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Koon died on
Wednesday night at the home of her
son. w H. Koon The remains were
taken to Lake City for interment
Mr.. Van Swearingen. former mayor
of Jacksonville, will deliver an ad-
dress Sunday evening at the Presby-
terrain church. Mr. Swearingen will
have for his subject is the Young
Man Safe?"
Little Miss Margaret MixsOn enter
tanned a few of her friends Wednes-
day afternoon at watermelon cut
ting.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-27
BELIEVER BRIFES

Special Cor Ocala Banner:
The chief topic of conversation for
several days past has been the army
draft While official notice has not
been received the papers give "a
names from our town.
Mr. Henry Shaw and wife have
moved out to the farm three miles
southwest of town. They rented their
house here to Mr. Will Lucius and
family.
Mr. Edward French and Ray Leach
drove their car to Tampa last week
for few days business trip.
Mr. B. n. Tanner and wife left on
Wednesday for Cleveland, Ohio, for
an indefinite stay. They will visit
their children and attend to business
matters, and likely will be away until
fall.
Some of our young Soiks enjoyed a
picnic supper at Lake Weir Tuesday
afternoon in honor of Mr.. Freeman
Hames, who will leave August 1st with
the Orlando Rifles to go into camp.
Mr.. j. A. Freeman and son went
to Tampa Tuesday to consult a spe-
cialist. Mr. Freeman has been in i'll
health for several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Davenport en-
.joyed an auto trip to Brooksville on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Ridge and Gale farm received
two fine thoroughbred Shropshire
lambs from Iowa on Saturday to i'm
prove their stock of sheep.
The Baptists are to start revival
service Wednesday night at their
church here.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-27
PROSPEROUS PINE

Special Cor Ocala Banner:
Rev. I. w. Boring was in Pine this
week, coming from Spar with his
soni-n-law, Mr.. Jas. E. Thomas. Mr..
Boring was for number of years a
citizen of this community and man
ager az the famous Kendig citrus
grove here He came here in the ear
ly days of the orange industry from
Georgia. reared large family of chill
dren. all of whom are married. Mr..
Behring'S health is not at all good now
and he and Mrs Boring are making
their home with the children. who are
scattering along the peninsula from
Lee county to the Georgia line. Mr..
Boring was. in the early days, a prom
inent Methodist minister.
Mrs. ]. E. B. Hall and four children
are spending a month with Mr.. Hall
at Winter Garden. where Jimmie" is
located for the present. He is an en-
ploye in the citrus canker department
of the state.
Rev. Mccain preached at the Meth
odist church Sunday afternoon.
Some Of our farmers have gone
back to the "old way" and saved a
nice lot of corn fodder. The old time
fodder stack" has about disappeared.
but its good merits have not been en-
tirely forgotten. and we believe it is
returning.
Messrs. VIM. Fast, Charley Fast and
Carl Sommers are putting out large
acreage of sweet potatoes.
Mr.. A. P Monroe will take the blue
ribbon this year as the most success
full farmer in Pine.
Through the kindness of Mrs I. w
Boring we sampled some real Georgia
peaches. and longed for another visit
to the old home in the Alabama hills.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-07-27
SUMMERFIELD ITEMS

Special Cor Ocala Banner:
s. n Smith of Belleview was a Wis
itOr here Monday of this week
". T. Hall of the Hall farm, was a
Tampa visitor this week.
J. D. Carter of Conant visited our
town last Tuesday
T J. Johns of Leesburg was visit
or here last Friday
T. ". Barnett of the Greene farm
traded here last Friday
Mt Lehman of Mt Hope vineyard
was here last Tuesday visiting his
daughter, Mrs. E. A. Hough
Mrs w. s. Fink, with her daughter,
left here last week for West Virginia,
their former home.
Last Saturday evening a chicken
pillau was given at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. c. P Davis
Miss Hazel Clyburn is visiting reIa.
tives in Plant City
A. R. Perry of Gainesville was here
last week. visiting his relatives. the
Clyburns
A c. Moody of the southeast side
was a visitor here Wednesday last
Mrs. Perry and Arthr. Mrown. who
have been visiting relatives in Plant
City have returned home.