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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
IDEAS ON PEACE
Views of Austria Hun
gary Set Forth
Or. Won Sydler Refers to Unbrsakable
Unity Of Civilized People and En-.
beavers to Abolish Circumstances
Responsible for War

Vienna, via Amsterdam. July 17.-Aus-
tria Hungary's ideas on peace were made
known to the constitution Committee of
the Reichsrath in an address by the pre-
mer. DR.. Won Seydler. After referring
to the unbreakable unity between Aus
tria and her allies. DR.. Won Seydler de-
clared Parliament would work for "the
aim for which Austria is fighting. namely.
the Unassaila BILE. sacred right of her peo-
pies to decide for themselves their inter-
nal destiny This task. at the same time.
will be long stride in the direction Of an
honorable peace which we desire to create
on the basis of justice. moderation and
conciliation--the firm unity of all civilized
peoples and their uniform endeavor to
abolish those circumstances will be
brought about by the world war. We are
longing for this peace. Until then We are
determined to hold on in Arm cooperation
between front and homeland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18

One morning last week brown
bird, in size and color somewhat re-
sembling small hawk. lit in a tree at
Broa dview Farm. writes the Oquossoc
correspondent Of the Franklin Journal,
and was promptly fired upon by the
proprietor who, in common with most
farmers is often troubled with these
predatory birds. The bird flew, al
though Mr.. Quimby was certain his
shot had taken effect. That evening he
found it in the woodshed adjoining the
house with an injured wing as well as
other hurts from the shot. 1t proved to
be brown carrier pigeon with purplish
feathers on breast and head and a leg
band bearing the number Il. The little
fellow seemed bright and drank some
water. refusing all food. although its
crop was empty. Everything was done
for its comfort. but the next morning 1t
was dead. The pigeon would seem to
have flown many miles as it was after
ward learned to have first alighted
on NJ. H. Niles barn before flying to
Broadview. and Mrs. Niles. who first
saw it. remarked that it seemed very
tired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
z|MMERMAN'S
SUCCESSOR
UNSOLICITED

,oTcnhaEcn. July 1.-The selection
= a successor 10 Foreign Secretary
zimmerman is still unsettled. Pres
IRE was being brought from two di-
rectltns 10 block first, the proposed
-~rn nation of Count Brockdorff- Rant
zaG nc German minister at Copenha-
gen and 70 substitute Admiral Won
H.n'zc. minister to Norway, or Count
ION Rernstorff. former ambassador to
Washington. The Emperor is said to
favor Won Iiirtze.
Tho Iiernstcrff party which sprang
40 since the return OF the ex -ambassa-
8or Is endca, oring to organize a boom
tor him George Bernhard. the politi-
al writer. Enthusiastically recon-
mruds Eernsdorff TO Chancellor Mich
ac's not only as a capable and expert
e0ocd diplcm mat but as a person OF the
nercssary calihre and qualifications
whom the chancellor will need as CO.
sdiutor and adviser in the coming
reacc negotiations.
Chancellor Nichaelis is described in
-pecinl dispatches from Berlin as
working night and dav on his program
specch and tho selection Of new mate
rial for the Prussian imperial admlnis-
ration,
Tho Lokal AnzeiCer says the changes
ave heer completed and the new
harcollor will appear in the Reich
s'ag accom- on MED by all his new col
earLes
The Tagehle. says Herr Michaells Is
rcticent on his policy. The Reichstag
expected n adjourn Friday until Sep
,onher. Nrs, voting the war credits almost
.nRrimousy
\ dispatch from Berlin SAYS the major
re bloc Z. Ms 20 present peace terms In
-Nsolution 80 tho Geichsrag Thursday and
70 demand from Dr Michaelis state
rnert that no accepts IL IN principle. other
vie" cooperation "a impossible Mean
while the execution ~ this plan depends
ron tho extent 10 which the bloc holds
'7-ether.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
GERMAN DISTRUST1
Is Resolve Of Prague
Council
National Council Of Bohemia Demands
"seN. Determination" for German
Bohemia Within Austria

Amsterdam, July 1.-THE German
National Council at Prague, Bohemia
has unanimously passed a resolution
expressing its 'distrust in the present
government owing to its attitude to-
ward the Czechs and especially be-
cause OF the recent amnesty deere.
affecting them.
The council demands the unrestricted
right Of self determina tion" for Ger
man Bohemia, within the bounds of
the Austrian state the establishment
Of the German language as the state
language and the creation of a Ger
man province Of Bohemia. with its
own Diet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
RED CROSS DELAY
Pledged Contributions
Come Slowly
To Hold Dividend Means Withholding
Relief to Our Boys and Their conss-
quent Suffering Through Neglect

New York. July 1.-THE fact that mil
lions Of dollars in Red Cross dividends de-
clared by corporations have not been paid
over to the organization by the recipients
was made known in an appeal to the
shareholders in such corporations issued
here today by the American Red Cross
war finance committee to do their part
in helping the men who in the misery
and madness Of the firing line look to us
for aid"
The French prepared for 100000 wound
ed for the spring offensive, it is pointed
out. and to prepare for our wounded
the Red Cross must avail itself of every
dollar it can get. For want OF
something better newspapers have been
used to ties up the wounds of soldiers
abroad. When our boys are wounded
and surely they will be-are we going 20
let them suffer still more through our
neglect? To withhold a Red Cross divi-
dend means withholding relief from our
wounded"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
BIT OF AM ERICA
Interesting Scenes in Training Camp
in France

American Training Camp in France,
July 17.-(By The Associated Press).-
The American troops have been here
less than a week-they are not all here
by any means-and they have already
made themselves thoroughly at home.
so much so that this section of France
looks like little bit Of America.
The correspondent made an extended
visit to the encampment this morning
and found the men fit and in good
spirits and full Of praise for the friend
~ co-opration Of the French people
who have willingly and gladly given
ur many of their own comforts to &C
commodate the army. The available
houses. however. are not sufficient to
accommodate all the Americans who
dotted with newly erected barracks
that have sprung up over night and
make even more picturesque this beau
tiful neighborhood
Water is abundant here, but uncer-
tain as to purity, so the troops are
adopting filtering methods by means of
bags suspended from tri- poles which
astonish the local habitants almost as
much as the Americans inexplicible
thirst for water. which is unknown to
wine drinkers. many of whom seldom
touch water. A task which the army
has taken upon itself is the clearing
up of the entire countryside and at the
present pace tho whole district will
soon look like A we'll ordered garden
Such prisoners as are under arrest for
minor mira ctions Of the regulations are
employed each morning in making head
quarters spotless. Likewise the natives
find it difficult TO find why the soldiers
take so many baths, for the men make
for the nearest stream and dive in as
soon as they are at liberty.
The presence of the soldiers here has
naturally introduced many novelties, but
probably more is more welcome than the
daily evening concert, which attracts peo-
pie from far around-peorle chiefly who
have never heard lively American music
and who have been without music Of any
kind since the outbreak of the war.
Plans are rapidly developing for regu-
lar and constant training in cooperation
with the French troops encamped in this
district, whose long experience has been
placed at the disposal If the newcomers.
The French and American headquarters
are in the same building and there Is
constant cooperation between the two
forces which will soon he 50 developer
that the Americans rot onlv will have
guidance and inforn,ato from French
officers but virtually there will be an ex-
perienced and trained mentor for each
trooper. Thev will he willing mentors
too for the French are so enthusiastic
about the Americans that they even
march about with American flags attach
ed to their bayonets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
Parliament Developments
Over Extension Assure
New Canadian Election

ottawa. mt, July 17.-That a gen.
sral election in Canada in the near fu-
,,re Is virtual certainty was made
s,iden, ny Developments in Parliament
.oday Premier Borden moved that the
Bri.ish Parliament be asked to extend
,ts term Of the Canadian Parliament
for year from next October when the
,.rr would expire by statute
"a said II was desirable to have the
..-m III Parliament extended to avoid
.se infusion Of war time election
Tho premier declared. however. that he
oruld not press his extension resolu-
ION .r,il there was clear indication that
{, would receive unanimous support by
opposition as well as government mem
b.rs
SIR Wifrid Laurier declined to agree
"a The extension. He said that since
Parliament last met there had been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
CATHOLICS APOLOGIZE
FOR DEPUTY ERZBERGER

Amsterdam. July 17.-In a lengthy
apology published by the Catholic Cen
ter party OF Germany for the action Of
Deputy Matthias Erzberger in attack
ing the Pan-Germans and the submarine
campaign, the following occurs:
Certainly our fronts stand -ssshak-
able Our strongest offensive force. the
U-boats Injuries England immeasurably.
Nevertheless no end is to be foreseen
at this moment. Hope had arisen that
the end of the war might be brought
about by midsummer through the
U-boats. Expectations were aroused
which were not realized. This state
ment. however. implies no doubt in the
efficiency of the U-boats. 1t has oc-
Cured to no one to suggest the stop
PAGE Of submarine warfare"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18

King George is of the House OF
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. 1t was re-
Gently decided to drop titles or names
of German origin.
The council, which was held at st.
James Palace. was the most import
ant and largest attended since the cor
onation. The attendance included Pre-
mier Lloyd George. Foreign Secretary
Baheslr and other members of the cab
met, the .archbishop of Canterbury.
Former Premier Asquith and all mem
hers Of the colonial government who
are row in London. The privy council
unanimously endorsed King Georges
announcement and the proclamation
putting it into effect was published
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
DEXTER SCHOOL
BOARD TO RESIGN

Dexter, Me-. July 17.-Albert l.. Da-
Wis. chairman of the school board. re-
ceived on Monday afternoon the resig-
nation of Leland A. Ross, superintend-
ent of schools who has recently been
elected to the superintendent of the
schools in the Gardiner Farmingdale
district. The school board, it is I'M
derstood, will take action on the resig-
nation in the immediate future and
it is anticipated that it will be ac-
copied as MIR. Ross is DESTROYS of ac-
cepting @the new position which car
ries with it a much larger salary than
that received in the DeXterGarland
district
The school board will then be faced
with the problem of securing super
intendent to succeed Mr.. Ross in the
town although it is possible that an
other school board may have the task
as it has been limited that the present
members of the board may, in the
near. future, tender their designations.
The present members Of the board
serving without pay are all respected
ClllLtliS VI inc NoNi IL, WV VI NhOiii W
ing college graduates, and their task
during their term of office has been
anything but easy. The fact that the
High school has been badly broken up
during the past year owing to the war
and the fact that Principal Grindle
was a member of the National Guard
has made conditions unfavorable for
the smooth running of the school and
the late unpleasantness resulting from
a disagreement over diplomas has add
ed to the tangle with the result that
it is generally admitted that success
sors to the present members of the
board will be hard to find.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
18th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
MISSIONARY EDUCATION

The Eleventh Annual Conference of
the Missionary Education Movement
will open at Ocean Park, on the Old
Orchard Beach next Friday evening,
the 2cth. and will continue to and in
GLIDING Sunday the 18th. The bare an.
nouncenent will bring pleasur. 10
many who have attended conferences
there in years past, and who are plan
ming to attend the conference this
year. For while past programs have
been helpful, this years program will
be even more helpful for it 10 the aim
of the Missionary Education Move
ment to make each years program
better than that OF the year preceding.
The location of the conference is
ideal. especially for the people Of New
England. But 100 miles from Boston,
and y miles from Portland, it is easy
Of access. Aside from being on one of
tire most famous beaches on the At
lantic coast, the buildings used for the
Conference are located in most
beautiful grove. 4
The weekday schedule is as follows!
$50. breakfast: s.00-sS0. study period;
$4,000. period OF intercession; 91o-
1910. class hour, first period; 1920 II 20
class hour. second period; 11.3o-12.10
addresses and conferences for the en-
tire conference; 1890, dinner; 1.3o-5.3o.
recreation; 500 supper; 700. beach
service; 500. platform or denomina-
tional meetings: 1000, retirement and
quiet. During the two class hour per-
iods in the morning regular classroom
work is conducted. But in the after
noon the time is given over to rest and
recreation. AS a part Of the recreation.
which is under the direction Of Rev
F. p Beal. Of Hillsboro, n. H.. class
and house-party stunts are given both
on the beach and in the grove, in
which all participate, both old and
young.
The officers Of the Conference are:
President, Rev. A. NJ. Parker, Maiden
Mass: executive secretary. Rev. F. H.
Means; treasurer, Rev. j. B. Coy,
Harrison. Maine: precentor, Rev.
Enoch r. Bell. F''e -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18

grave revelations which indicated that
millions Of money had been squandered
through lax administration of the gov
eminent and that the blood Of Canadian
SOLDIERS was upon the head of the gov
eminent through arming the Canadian
soldiers with a rifle that had failed them
in battle.
The refusal of Sir wilfrid Laurier to
agree to extension will make an election
necessary within the next three months.
The hope Of the prim minister for the
formation OF union government that
would include Liberal members favor
ing CONSUMPTION was ended with the
speech of Chief Liberal Whip Pardee.
leader of the Liberal conscriptionists.
He fatty declared that after negotia-
tons it had been decided by the LibA
eral conscriptionist group that it would
be Impossible for any of them to enter
Premier Borden's government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
w. HERMON WOMAN
BREAKS LIMBS

West Hermon, Me-, July 17.--While
Mrs. Fred Weber was driving from
her home on the Pine Tree road in
West Hermon to Levant village Mon
day her horse became frightened while
going down a steep hill about a mile
from her home and, just beyond the
Bracket farm and started to run, Mrs.
Weber being thrown out, sustaining
compound fracture of the left leg at
the ankle, and a fracture and disloca-
ton of the right wrist. She was dis
covered some time later by Archie
Brickett, who summoned DR.. W. s.
Purrinton of Kenduskeag. who render
ed first aid and later she was taken
to the Eastern Maine General hospital,
where the injuries were further at
tended to. The injuries are of seri-
Gus nature and it will be months be-
fore she will be able TO walk.
The accident was caused by the break
ing Of the whiffletree which fell upon the
horses heels. When Mrs Weber was
found she was conscious and suffering
terribly. for she had been lying in the
road for a considerable time and had
made attempts to drag herself to the
nearets farm for assistance
Mrs. Weber has five children, the
youngest being two years OF age, and as
her husband is a carpenter and away
from home much of the time she had car
ried the burden CT the farm work. being
woman Of unusually strong constitution
She has the sympathy Of the neighbors
many Of whom have already offered as
sistance while she is at the hospital. A
few years ago her husband fell from a
barn and broke both legs. He is now
working for Ernest Reed In Hermon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
DRIVE OUT ITALIANS
Consul Escorted Through Native Guar.
ter at Flat River

Flat River. Mo. July 1.-THE Italian
consul at St. Louis was escorted through
what had been the Italian quarter here
today and found that every one of the
100 Italians who had lived here had
fed when the foreigners were driven
out by self styled "Freeborn" miners
and their sympathizers.
Tales Of looting continue to come in.
the lead mines are running only at part
capacity and a serious curtailment Of
the output Of this district is threaten
ed. The strike Of 200 American born
Americans at lockwood indicated that
the prejudice against the foreign labor
has not disappeared and precautions
against another outbreak are being
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
N. Y. FUSIONIsTS
ENDORSE MITCHELL

New York, July IA municipal
ticket headed by Mayor John Purroy
Mitchell. Democrat. was endorsed unani-
mously by the executive committee of
the Fusion committee of 1917 at meet.
ing tonight. William Hamlin .Childs
chairman of the committee. announced
later that the mayor had consented to
run on Thea ticket as had Comptroller
William Prendergast who also was
recommended for reelection.
Other candidates on the ticket are
Robert Adamson, fire commissioner for
president of the board of aldermen;
Marcus NJ Marks for president of the
Borough of Manhattan. the office he
now holds, and Lewis H. Pounds for
president of the Borough of Brooklyn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
WHOLESALE POISONING
OF OREGON LIVESTOCK

Klamath Falls. Ore July 17,-Evidence
of wholesale poisoning of livestock and
attempts 10 burn farm buildings in this
district has been uncovered by federal
agents who are conducting an nvestiga-
ton here into the responsibility for a fire
which last Sunday destroyed large -four
mill and a quantity of grain. it was an
nounced today by Assistant United States
Attorney j. H. Carnahan.
After the fire Sunday the headqua rters
here of the Industrial Workers OF the
Word was raided and 10 members of the
organization were arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
PASTOR RESENTS
CONSCIENTIOUS
DIRECTOR"

Joliet, Ill. July 1.-THE Rev. E., E.
Hastings. pastor of the Central Presby-
terrain church OF this city. has refused
the request Of the American Liberty De-
Tense League of Chicago several of
whose members are clergymen that it be
allowed to furnish speakers for his pull
pit to uphold the stand of the con
scientious objector."
What have l done to suffer the in
suit of such a proposal a. this time?"
wrote Mr.. Hastings to the organization
today why should my son offer him
self to protect the man who will use his
conscience to evade his duty? My son
is at the front. He left Princeton
University to enlist in the navy in
recognition of the debt to his country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18

The Penobscot towboat fleet. which in
the old days comprised tVo or three
large tugs, besides a harbor tug at
Bangor. has been reduced to a single
boat which is able to do all the bus
mess. such is the decline Of shipping.
1t plies between Fort Point at the
mouth Of the river. where ocean lows
are dropped by the tugs, and Bangor.
Large orders for lumber to be used
In the buildings at the cantonment In
Aver. Mass. are being hauled by the
Northern Maine mills, and some are
working night and day to I'LL the or
ders. In some Of the mills the men
were patriotic enough to work through
the Fourth of July to hurry things
along. There is practically no lumber
moving by vessels. all going by rail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
FARMER HIT
BY LIGHTNING

North Bradford. Me, July lin the
heavy thunder shower which passed
over here Saturday afternoon, the build
ngs of Fred Ingalls, were struck by
lightning. slightly stunning Mr.. ingalls,
and his son John, but they soon recov-
cred. The roof was damaged and the
telephone was cut off near the house,
Mrs. Z. f. Smith is in Milo on &C
count of the illness of her sister. Mrs.
Dorcas Hobbs, who is in the McFad-
den hospital.
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FOR SPANG MURDER
Hold Roberts Alias Cap
utz for Crime at Holyoke

Holyoke. Mass. July 17.-Joseph Rob
erts. alias Mike Caputs. was held here
today as one of four men wanted by the
authorities of Buffalo. N Y. on the
charge of numbering Charles Spang in
that city July 5. Roberts intimated that
he would not contest extradition.
.Spang. a collector for the Broadway
Brewing Co. of Buffalo, was shot in the
saloon of Carmelo Carbone while seated
at a table counting money paid to him
by Carbone. Four men entered the sa-
loon, killed Spang, and took $4,000 from
his body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
SOLE SURVIVORS
BRITISH DALEBY
BROUGHT HERE

An Atlantic Port. July IA gun
nor ana e fireman. who said they were
~ onlv survivors OF the British
''amo- Dalehy. which they reported
Vas sunk MAY 20 ny German C-boat'
'rc ricked up May 81 in a lifeboat by
British ship which arrived here to-
10y q was said by her officers. the
''fcue was made. the officers said, on
re trip from this port TO England.
INe p0Ichy was a vessel of Ss2s tons
sross
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Demand Overthrow of
Provisional Government

Fe'ro-rad July i7.-Soldiers inVad-
"a the printing once OF the Novoe
'remNa today and announced that
publication OF the newspaper should
- stopped They insisted on the COM
'os'orS setting up proclamation
alling on the people TO come to the
street with arms in their hands and
i'mord The overthrow Of the provis-
ohal government and the confiscation
u NE entire Bourgers' press.
Comrades." said the proclamation
might is or our side. We must imme-
la'e'y seize all factories. land ana
'Vner sources Of production"
me Workmen's and Soldiers organ
announced the movement.
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CHANGE IN N. F.
GOVERNMENT

St. Johns. n. F.. July 17.-Premier
Morris announced in the assembly last
evening the formation of coalition
government. The colonial cabinet, now
comprising nine seats, will be increas-
ed to IL, and the government and OPP
position will have six seats each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
FLOOD DAMAGE
IN TENNESSEE

Knoxville. Tenn, July 17.-Extensive
flood damage, especially to wheat and
corn. has been done in upper East
Tennessee in consequence Of heavy
rains. In Knoxville street railway
traffic was resumed today though the
capacity of the flooded power plants
still is curtailed.
At Mascot the center of Zinc min
ing operations. there has been much
damage and A portion of the Southern
railways main line has been washed
cut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-18
WANTS AMICABLE
TORO DECISION

Berlin, via London, July 17.-Ger-
many hopes that the affair of the tor
pedoing of the Argentine steamer Toro
will be settled amicably, according to
a semi official note. This statement de-
MES that relations had been broken
OF, the government saying that it had
not yet replied to the Argentine note.