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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09
MUNICIPAL COURT
Clarence Baldwin Committed to jan
for Observation-Other Matters

At the municipal court Saturday
morning one Clarence Baldwin OF Wat
ery;lle was arraigned before Judge
Lancaster on the charge of being an
IDLE and disorderly person with no Wis
ible means of support and avoiding
all lawful occupation or calling Dur
ing the progress of the hearing the
court became convinced that the man
was not one of normal mind ana al
the close committed him to jail TOT
observation. 1t was learned from the
court that Baldwin was entertaining
. belief that a murder had been COM
mitted about two years ago. although
who were killed he could not cali TO
mind.
Three prisoners were arraisned on
the charge of intoxication' TWO OF
whom paid SO and costs and the third
S. and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Nothing has counted is much in this
great war as the heavy siege guns
The side-first Germany and now the
Alles-with the better artillery equip
nent has forged to victory after victory
over all ctheA opposition. The artil-
leryman opens the way for the infantry
to advance, and protects the infantry
from enemy assaults. No war service
can be superior in'value to the artil
lery.
The question Of not distant future
will be, What service were you in?'
More than 1900 Maine men-God grant
their return.-will be able to answer
with pride, The heavy artillery"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09
OPERA HOUSE

Opening Day Of J. w. Germans Must
cal Comedy Co., Matinee at 2 p. NJ.
Today, Evening P. M. Added At
traction the First Three Days, Char
lie Chaplin in EASY Street." Matinee
Toe zoe, Evening 2oc 30c.
Today marks the opening at the
Augusta Opera House OF the j. w.
German Musical Comedy Company for
one week of popular musical comedy
successes.
The attraction for the first three days
will be Roaming for Romance" one of
the liveliest and finest of Mr. Germans
many productions.
Patrons are sure of two and one
half hours clean entertainment and
hilarious fun for this production IS
ACKNOWLEDGED one of the greatest
laughing shows ever seen. The piece
is replete with popular wbistly tunes
and together with an exceptional cast
OF comedians and a chorus of pretty
girls. should easily prove one of the
big hits of the season.
AS ar added attraction for the nrst
three days the nagement has Sc
cured the only Charlie Chaplin in his
very latest gloom dispeller Easy
Street" This picture will be shown
before the opening of the regular
show.
Two performances will be given daily
commencing at 2. NJ. this afternoon
and P. NJ. this evening. Prices Tor
the matinee. l0c- 20c; evening 2oc-3oc
Seats now on sale at the box once
open at - noon. For reservations
phore 19n-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09
Magazine an Aid to Vacation Plans

A beautiful 72-page illustrated cat
alogue, full Of suggestions for short
and extensive summer vacation trips
to Atlantic City, Niagara Falls, Hud-
son River. Lake George, Montreal,
Quebec, Thousand Islands, Great
Lakes, Yellowstone. Colorado, Alaska
and many other resorts. This travel
magazine is distributed, and a copy
may be obtained from Beekman Tour
list Companp, travel experts, 2ss Wash
ington Street, Boston, Mass.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09
SHERIFF MAKES SEIZURE
Saturday Night at Charles Ooeys
Place, Mt. Vernon Avenue

Saturday night Sheriff Harwood and
Deputy Sheriffs Bullock of Windsor and
button of Augusta searched the place
Of Charles Obey on Mt Vernon ave
M. for intoxicating liquors and while
,hsv did not find large amount they
fo,rd some. their find including two
half pint bottles full of whiskey. They
.Iso found several half pint bottles in
. wash boiler. also an empty glass jug
which. II was thought by the officers,
had been used in filling half pints
Ohev rave cash bail for appearance this
.,orr;np before the municipal court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09
VIOLATES TRAFFIC LAW
Dexter Man Goes Wrong Side Of Spin
die Sunday Morning

Jaseph Connolly of Dexter, who with
an auto party was in the city Sunday
forenoon, was arrested for violation of
the traffic laws by going to the left
Of the spindle while on tie way down
Rines hill, he being seen in the act BY
City Marshal Hyler. Connolly was
taken before Judge Lancaster in the
judges office at City hall, and gave
cash bail for appearance this morning
before the municipal court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Parading up Washington street and
!nfo Saradahoc square industriously
humping drum, a we'll known char
artsr about town attracted much at
'er'iou Thursday evening. HE boarded
ar electric car for Brunswick. He told
lis crowd of followers that he was
praecsire for grand concert to be
given m Brunswick by the combined
Brunswick and Augusta hands.-Bath
T.lrea INK,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Brig Gen. Clarence r. Edwards Oh
Boston. commander Of the department
re Northeast. who had accompa-
NED his stan. been in Maine for the
Fas' two days for the purpose OF LOOK
rs over some possible sites for an
army camp. arrived in Augusta az
aNout 80 Saturday afternoon on inc
va from Bangor to Rockland. where
ne party expected 10 pass the nisht,
me train in which Gen. EDWARDS anu
party Travelled consisted Of the Pullman
ohser'ation car Burlington Bay tne
Pullman commandment car "Trosach.
Pullman corrortp,ert car "Ruskin,"
Boston 4 Maine dining car and Boston
Maine combination car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

The police have in custody at the
police station bicycle which evil
IDENTIFY belongs TO some youngster about
town and who without doubt does not
Know where IL Is. The bike Is OF
Crown make with 22-inch wheels, the
onward one having n wooden rim ana
Ne rear one rim Of metal. and the
irare ,s painted red. The bike was
'oHnd IN the bushes down by the ola
red barn. lower Sewall street, and the
my Who owns il can have 1t by iden-
flying II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Miss Leona White, who had been en-
JOKING a visit to her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. n. W. White. Jackson street. left
Friday for Jamaica Plain. Mass, to re-
sumo her duties at the Faulkener hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Friends If Miss Lucy Hovey were
saddened TO hear ~ her death which
occurred recently in Los Angeles, Calf.
MISS Hovev vas formerly a much low
81 teacher in the city schools of Au-
gIsfa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Peter Bush, Jr.. and John J. White
left Sunday morning for Portland,
where in the evening Mr.. Bush, the D.
G. C. r., assisted by Mr.. White, In
stalled the officers ELECT Of Court Fall
mouth. Foresters Of America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Some few farmers have begun hay
.ng according to the custom of start
.ng in right after the Fourth, out
many Of them have not as yet put
moving machine into a field and don't
exec 70 start in for about n week.
One man said Saturday that the chief
cause ~ his worry about his hay crop
vas That Of getting help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Alto parties were many in the city
estsrday. and while some of them
,,orped for awhile on their way to
other places. many of the visitors had
sons on the camp ground and passed
the day here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

The men engaged in getting rid OF
'he Jog Jams on the Maine Central
ridge piers are getting along well and
i Will not take many days to have
ne riers free and the logs down river.
The use Of hoisting engine gets the
loes out quickly and the use OF an
axe does not come into play so much
a. n did in the old way Of breaking
ans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

In the list OF applicants not accepted
FOR the Medical Reserve Corps, pub
Nshed in Friday mornings kenneoec
Journal. the name of Mahlon Z. Brann
was misspelled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crommett enjoy
ID an outing Sunday. going to their
home in Portland Mr.. Crommett is
night clerk at Hotel North in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

John Bourne. ex-chief Of police Of the
city Of Bangor. was a visitor Sunday
in Augusta, having come down to see
a son whom he has at Camp Keyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09
MAINE MEN IN
RUSH TO JOIN
MILLIKEN RECT
The Reed Battery Near War
Strength, Others r pidly
Mastering in Recruits. 20 Mu-
sicians Already SECURED for
Band, Clarinet Players Needed

Portland, Me-, July Snow that the
Young men Of the State subject to
draft have come to the full realization
that the promised draft is to become
a reality and very probably by the mid
die OF the week, the past two days have
been marked by new activity in the re-
cruiting of the batteries of the Milli-
ken regiment Of heavy artillery. Know
ing full we'll that this regiment offers
the last opportunity to go into the
service with an all Maine organization,
these young men are now fastening
to make the most Of the opportunity
and the result is that there is now not
single battery out of the six compos.
ing the regiment but has passed
peace strength and with but two ex-
ceptions these batteries are fast ap-
preaching the maximum war strength
of 100 men.
Here in Portland the Thomas B.
Reed battery lacks only very few Of
being at war strength, the margin left
being heavily cut down by the muster.
ing in of a large number of recruits
yesterday afternoon and last night.
While there is opportunity in this bat
terry for a few more there is every
reason 20 believe that no man viii be
accepted for this battery after Tuesday
of this week.
Surgeons Are Rushed
While the Portland unit is nearer it's
limit than any of the other five bat
teries in the State. the situation is sim
liar in Bangor. Augusta and Lewiston
Many men have filled out the necessary
papers and are now waiting for the
physical examinations and to be sworn
in The surgeons have been unable to
keep pace with the work occasioned by
the sudden rush Of candidates and it is
for that reason that figures were not
obtainable last night. A few hours
promised to lessen the number of men
needed very materially!
Every one of the six batteries will
bend every effort to fill it's ranks to
the capacity in the next two DAYS.
realizing that it is more than probable
that the drafting will begin Wednes-
day.
Not only is the Portland recruiting
headquarters of the Milliken regiment
over the Frank NJ. Low store, enrolling
men for the Thomas B. Reed battery
but it is also engaged in organizing
a band for the regiment, band of %
members of which about 90 have al
ready been secured and will be pre-
sented for physical examinations Tues
day.
This band is being recruited by Jo-
seph korda, formerly for six years a
band man in the regular army, sta
toned for time at Fort Williams. He
has been able to gather in not a few
men who also have had experience In
the bands of the regular army and in
addition several men who have been
connected with different Portland
bands. Most Of all Mr. Korda now
needs half dozen clarinet players.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Mrs w l.. Thompson of Portland ar
rived in the city Saturday afternoon
for n visit to her mother. Mrs. j. NJ.
cross Of Riverside Drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Mr. and Mrs. Harry OBrien. who had
since their marriage a few weeks ago
-ecn living in Lewiston, have returned
. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Edwin Blanchard. who recently en-
listed in the United States light ar
tlllery. is at his home in this city on
4 brief furlough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Mrs. Henry w. Cobb of Stone street
IS Visiting in Bath for several weeks
a.. the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

The yarn for knitting for the Red
Cross will be at the Parish house here
4fter Mondays from 10 to IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09
Local Matters

: W. Lessor was a visitor last week
II Lewiston and Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-09

Top Curve shows the long dis
lance traffic for last IL months
Of war.
Lower Curve shows same traffic
during last IL months of peace.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02

New York. Feb 2o~nsrs of American vessels in transatlantic
trade probably will follow the example of the ship
nations and abide by the instructions of their
the blockade
Unless orders the contrary received from Washington
Saturday
pool, her regular Of destination.
The ship Of the American line whose safe arrival awaited with
greatest Philadelphia
This morning the Philadelphia believed be about 1900 miles
Liverpool Her of commission to the
breaking crank shaft Saturday and is believed that
until Monday The Philadelphia 14S
whom Americans Among those board
Misses HELEN Ethel coeker Of San
John u s. A. and Capt Roald Amundsen
Arctic explorer
The the line, also New York. is due
Sunday her iii cabin
kroonand of this Ine left Liverpool for New
Wednesday with s1 is believed that half of
these Americans.
The French liner Chicago which carries number Of American
thought Bordeaux today Another
White ine which
Monday Liverpool She is due arrive
Wednesday. The Paul. the American line which left
Sunday believed be
this Agents Of Dutch and Danish
governments.
have detailed the important batteries and
additional patrol the the
inland for distance from the Notifications
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
Philadelphia, Finland
and Other American
Steamers, Carrying
Prominent ? Passengers
NO CHANGE IN SUBMARINE CRISIS
NO REPLY SENT TO GERMANY YET
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 2-Up to the time the cabinet
assembled this afternoon there had been outward
change in the submarine crisis majority of the
bers came to the White House uninformed Pres-
dent Wilson's plans.
Secretary Lansing authorized the statement today
that so far communication had been sent to Ger
many.
The secretary refused to say whether any nstruc-
tions had been sent to Ambassador Gerard and de-
cned to make any statement for the delay in
cling the course of the United States.
Secretary Lansing said he unprepared to dis
close whether any announcement would be made to-
day or not
The first act of Count Tarnowski, the new Aus
trian ambassador, after installing himself in his
bassy here today, to hold long conference with
Count Won Bernstorff. It said that Count Tarnow
ski would arrange to present his credentials to Pres
dent Wilson as soon as possible. 81 - .g-
The only note of dissent from the general opinion
that President Wilson preparing to meet Ger
many's warfare with drastic action came from
groups in the capitol which have been urging peace
upon the administration. They professed to be-
lieve that the presidents first step would be bold
stroke for peace and they professed to believe that
every effort would be made to maintain relations with
Germany. This view, however, wholly opposite to
that of officials who should know the administrations
disposition
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
People Of Germany
Believe New Policy
Imperative for German
Self Preservation
(By Associated Press.l

Berlin I, London Feb 2-The German
people the submarine policy far asceand
today with of life
Of politics. that the nusur ation Of unote submarine
dictated necessity
that in such life and death regard longer be paid
absorbing
he OF Aneric
Little criticism Of heard Socialist
Reiehsag committee
aligned party behind government this
said in vase
in outside circles estimates the submarines
amount Of tonnage sunk monthly be increased approximately
100000 addition
will be deferred entering the prohibited the submarine
Those who their opinion Of the merits of the decision
oudprovided
bring England point where willing
likelihood that will precipitate
American relations OF diplomatic intercourse and perhaps
perhaps after
peace United
which would be hailed with by
WheIming majority in The nation
Rehstag committee largely
question the Of based the
number efficiency subj
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
$4,000
FIRE At
JLMTOWN
(Ry Associated Press.l

jamestown, N. d., Feb. 2.-Fire Of
undetermined origin this morning
partially destroyed the old Alert block,
q two-story structure at the corner OF
Main street and Sixth avenue, this
city. with an estimated damage of $6,-
600. Bitter cold aided the blaze in re.
sisting the efforts of the flremen for
several hours.
The building, formerly housing q
newspaper printing plant, has since
been used as an apartment house. It
was built in the early days OF James
town by Marshall Mcclure, then pub
Usher of The Jamestown Alert. w.
r. Kellogg, editor of The Alert, is the
present owner.
Much of the contents of the build
ing including considerable furniture,
was saved. The structure was partial
ly insured.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
Fear for Fate of Many yU.S.
Ships Now In or Nearing
Zones ''Barred' by Germany
Will RESUME
LEAK HEARING
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Feb. 2.-Hearings by the
'1eak" investigating committee will be
resumed in Washington tomorrow.
George A. Ellis of e. f. Hutton & Co.,
who wrote the message warning
brokers OF the coming of the presi-
dents peace note, probably will be the
first witness.
When the congressional leak" in
quiry committee adjourned today to
meet in Washington. the testimony of
F. A. Connolly, the Washington broker
regarding his sending resume Of
President Wilson's peace note to z. F.
Hutton & Co., New York brokers, had
been disputed by every telegraph
operator in Hutton's employ, who,
Sherman L. Whipple said, might have
handled Connollyss message.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
JAPAN
PUBLIC
FEELING
BITTER
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 2. - Japan's
representation to the United
States against the anti-alien land
bills pending in the Idaho and
Oregon legislatures, although
made informally through her
embassies here, are considered no
less serious at this critical juno.
ture In international affairs than
her protest against the California
laws four years ago.
Absolutely nothing had been per-
mitted by the administration TO
become public, until the protest
was disclosed by appeals TO the
Washington and Idaho delegations
in congress to use their influence
at home TO prevent passage Of the
bills at this time.
The state of feeling in Japan
has been represented to the state
department as so serious that it
may get beyond control.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
Proposed Commission
to Succeed Regents
Killed by Senator'S
Administration Plan Fails to Meet Approval Would
Have Created Board With Two Ex-ofacio Members
Game Bill Passed By the Upper House
ny staff correspondent.l

Bismarck, N. d., Feb. 2.-The at
titude OF the senate toward Governor
z <Frazier's policy in relation to the state
4 board of regents was further
5emphasized Thursday afternoon. when
the upper house by vote of 26 to IL,
six not voting, declined to accept a
minority report recommending the
passage OF ri. b. No. SIS, an adminis-
tration measure which abolishes the
present board and provides for a COM
mission composed of the governor,
superintendent of public instruction
and a third member to be named by
the governor. The senate by an over
whelming majority indefinitely post
poned action on the bill. Only two
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
Americans Said to
be Fighting With Allies
(Ry Associated Press.l

Armies France Feb London
The Associated Pres)-Neay
estimated be fighting for the allies
that nearly of these Field Marshal Hass
fighting of Americans
Union Jack probably larger than the United
which actually in hostte in brief
Of
Americans given their lives
others
battalion and each of enfOrcements
brings numbers their fellow
their All fought with pluck and determination
won universal and admiration
naturally attracted the number
Of Americans.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02

Bismarck, N. D.. Feb. 2.-Just how
complete the report Of the budget
commission is. as affecting the states
finances, is fittingly illustrated by the
method Of treatment applied to the
great number of items that make up
the states financial fabric.
The report, recently submitted to
the legislature, has proved exceptions
ally far-reaching. and has given the
assembly a remarkably fine foundation
for the consideration Of appropria-
tions
In the report, the miscellaneous fea-
lures are covered in excellent forms
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
Renewed Activities in
Western War Zone Hinted
(By Associated Press.)


the German naval campaign
operations only small and
only imt interest.
Signs probable happenings the
The artillery and econnotering
activity growing aPpreciabIy all the notably
British front northern France Berlin today reports the
valuable Information behind the
where the offensive
ably be expected.
artillery notably
Of than ordinary Importance indicated by
the official statements
On the Russian Rumanan
besnf few happenings Of Importance. -.AEu
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02

league members OF the state affairs
ommittee-Morkrid and Hamerly-
concurred in the minority report,
recommending the bill to pass.
Petitions for and against laxer Sum
day laws and for and against bone
dry prohibition continue to flood the
senate. Law enforcement league
workers and professional reformers
generally are opposed to a bone dry
bill Many churches have gone on
record against letting down the bars
on Sabbath sports On top of this
bombardment comes Senator Hamil-
toms bill providing that baseball "con-
fc,ontinued a Dage el
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
ELEVATOR AT
RALEIGH BURNED

Mandan, N. d., Feb. 2.-The Column
bia elevator at Raleigh, N. D., was
completely destroyed by fire Thursday
afternoon with loss OF $21,OO0. About
5000 bushels of grain. a large quan-
tity of flour and other supplies were
stored in the building. The loss was
fully recovered by insurance. Henry
Kindshi. manager, plans. on rebuild.
ing at once.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
CONTINUED on Page 81
STOCKS
STILL
HEAVY
(By Associated Press.l

(By ASsoclated Prese.)
New York, Feb. 2.-Stocks continued
heavy and feverish at today's opening
in the absence Of encouraging develop
ments in the international situation.
Losses Of to 4 points were register
ed by such prominent. specialties as
Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies. Not
ably Erie and Crucible Steel were
under yesterdays lowest levels. Unit.
ed States Steel was practically un-
changed at the outset, but soon yield.
ed almost a point.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-02
Germany Anticipates Break
With American Government
WOULDPROVIDE
SOLDIERS With
war CLOTHES

Washington. Feb. 2.-Congressman
Fl. p. Helgesen has introduced a res
olution in the mouse instructing the
secretary Of war to issue the neces-
sary orders permitting North Dakota
soldiers, returning from the border, to
wear their military service clothing
through the cold weather.