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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-02
China to Send Laborers
to Europe as Its Bit in War

Peking. Oct. 2. - Chinas first and
most important contribution to the
cause of the entente allies in the war
doubtless will be laborers.
Before China Joined in the war
against Germany and Austria she had
already supplied more than 100000
laborers to France, England and Rus
sia. Coolies for agricultural work
and dock work have been going to
Western Europe for nearly two years.
Russia has also been drawing from
China's inexhaustible supply of labor
for Siberian mines and Siberian
Now that China is actually in the
war. the task Of recruiting laborers
easier. The government will lend a
willing hand and competition which
hitherto has existed between the vari-
Gus powers in recruiting coolies prob
ably will be eliminated.
or the 400,000,000 persons in China
1t is estimated that at least 10000, 900
are men capable OF CARRYING arms or
nected with the war OF this num-
ber 20,000,o00 are living within rea-
sonable distance of transportation
fsees @ere f aaa sord china Rss seS
an abundance of men that millions
could be spared to the advantage of
those remaining at home.
Premier Tuan-Chi-jui is enthusias-
tic about sending an army to Europe.
He believes 100000 soldiers could be
trained and sent to Europe within six
months, were the allies to supply
equipment and officers for general
supervision.
Figures concerning the actual num-
Der of men under arms in China are
imperfect and misleading. Each of
the provinces has it's own army In
addition to the central government
has many troops. There are prob
ably 100000 men in all under arms in
China at the present time. Perhaps
half of these or 250.000 would meas
ure up to the standards of a modern
army and be an effective fighting
force, il properly equipped and traine
ed for n few months under foreign
supervision.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-02
MOTOR CLUB 10 MEET

The regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Governors of the Motor
Club of Harrisburg. will be held at
the Businessmen League, Mechanics
burg, next Friday afternoon. Supper
Will be served at the National Hotel
to members.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-02
TRIES SUICIDE FOURTEEN TINES

st. LOUIS, OCT. 2. = In his tourteenth
attempt at suicide within a week, Jo-
seph Daley killed himself by shoot
ing early yesterday morning. EIx-
animation of the body at the morgue
revealed thirteen stab wounds and
police say were self-infiicted in vari-
Gus saloons last week. John Quinn,
proprietor of a hotel and saloon. was
in the saloon preparatory to opening
it for the morning when he turned
DALEY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-02
SCHOOL ROARD MEETTNG.

The monthly meeting Of the school
board will be held this evening.
Nothing of Importance is scheduled
to be brought before the body.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-02
TO ACT ON REPLY

Mayor ]. William Bowmans letter
to the Harrisburg Ministerial Asso-
citation on immoral shows, will be
tee in n few dsWs. and acted unon hv
the association at the regular meet
ing, October 20.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-02
SPECIAL MEETING

The members of Harrisburg Circle
No. IS, w. L. NJ. c., are requested
to be present at their hall. Sixth and
Cumberland streets, Wednesday
evening. October 3. Business of i'm
portance will be transacted.
ROSE NJ. FASTER,
Secretary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-02
transportation
Freight Express Motor Trucks

NF WHAT a million Americans France if their food
~ clothing and supplies stalled the railroad terminals through
the United States? They be transported the seaboad
Transporting goods feed clothe and equip nation navy
its armies and allies the colossal task have faced
Every transportation unit be used the mitthe
truck has become necessary the railroad
Use your trucks for city city haulng bring produce
from the farms the deliver merchandise the door of the
speed the loading and unloading of railroad and ships
to facilitate every phase of transportation
The whole world relying trucks do efficient and
speedy work.
But the truck itself cannot do it alone.
OFFICERS, EXECUTIVES, MANAGERS-the response
by 1t patriotic duty personally that
delivery adequately equipped and efficiently supervised
THE AUTOCAR COMPANY, Ardmore, Penna.
"THE AUTOCAR MOTOR TRUCK"
Harrisburg Dealer Eureka Wagon Works. 61661s North Street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-02

AUTO FACTORY FOR LEWIsT0WN
Lewistown. Pa. Oct. 2. - The North
American Tannery buildings. idle for
twenty years, are being remodeled for
the accommodation of the Belmont
Motor Company. OF Harrisburg. The
new company will manufacture auto
mobiles.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-02
O'NEIL ASKING
BOROUGHS' HELP
Writes to Thirty-eight Invit-
ing Them to Help on
Highway Improvement

Highway Com
missioner O'Neil
has written to the
author | t | e S of
thirty-eight Penn
sylvania boroughs
Offering to have
the c o M m o n
wealth divide on a
fifty fifty" basis
the cost of inn
proving s t r e e t s
which are within
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
WINSL0W

Clyde Pendergast. who is employed
at Farmingdale, was weekend guest
at the home of his parents.
An an-day meeting OF the A. & W.
Ladies' Aid will be held Wednesday
at the Taconnet Club house.
John Salmond is at home from
school. i'll with the grip.
Henry Howard and Miss Victoria
Weeks. students at the L. of NJ, were
Weekend guests at the home of their
parents Mr. Howard returned to Oro-
no Sunday afternoon and Miss Weeks
returned Monday morning.
Miss Gladys Shorey of Fairfield was
week END guest of her sister. Mrs.
Edward Britton.
Miss Gertrude Bradstreet, teacher OF
the eighth grade. went to Belfast Fri
day and returned Saturday evening. She
was called there by the death of rela-
tive.
Maurice Emery, who has been i'll with
the grip, is improving.
Mrs. 2. ?. Hapworth is i'll with pneu-
monia, with nurse in attendance.
Thomas y. Weeks was a business
visitor Monday at Bangor.
Miss Clara Flye was the unfortunate
loser of her horse Saturday. 1t was
unable to get up and they were oblig-
ed TO kill II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Retail SHOE DEAL
ERS OF Maine HOLD
ANNUAL Meeting
Tuesday in Augusta-Elect Off
GERS for Year, with James F.
Curran of Lewiston as Presi-
dent-Pass Resolution Pro-
testing Against the Retailing
of Shoes by Manufacturers

The annual meeting of the retail shoe
dealers of Maine was held in this city
Tuesday, a large number of members of
the association coming from all parts of
the State. About II A. NJ. the business
meeting was held in the Hotel North
and the annual election of officers was
held, the choice being as follows:
President, James f. Curran of Lewis
ton; vice presidents, j. F. Bilodeau Of
Augusta. A. l.. Holmes OF Waterville, Z.
{. Day of Brunswick. 0. A. Yates of
Bangor; treasurer A. y. Despins of Lew
iston; secretary, Charles A. Lamey or
Lewiston. The executive committee for
the ensuing year: A. F. Deane of Port
land, Fred Smith of Portland, Daniel H
Day of Lewiston and F. L. Hersey of
Augusta
Resolution protesting against the retail
ing Of shoes by manufacturers was
adopted and a number of the members
spoke briefly on topics Of mutual inter
est. Following the business meeting a
fine dinner was served the members at
the Hotel North and the afternoon was
passed at the State House, where the
members found many things to interest
them There was no evening session, as
had originally been planned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt Frank Nc
Kee
John P. Byrne has returned from a
furlough passed with friends in Bos
ton.
Burroughs have been granted to Err
nest Waltham to Skowhegan and Reu
ben Gross to Whitefield.
The moving picture program for
Wednesday will be THE Honorable
Friend" featuring Sessue Hayakawa
the famous Japanese player and Miss
Myrtle Stedman. Also a comedy, The
Police Dog in the Park"
The remains Of the late William
Wells have been sent to Boston for
burial.
The funeral Of the late Peter =.
Palmer will be held from the Home
chapel at s a. m. Wednesday. Rev.
c. H. Temple officiating and the re-
mains sent to Melrose, Mass, for bu-
rial
The funeral of the late Charles ].
Newton will be held from the Home
chapel at a. m. Wednesday. Rev.
c. II. Temple officiating.
John Leonard has been sent from
the hospital to Co. d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Democrats at Banquet
in Augusta Tuesday Night

told the Democrats to forget the mis-
takes of the past and consider the pres
emf with hope for the future ana 10
plan on the party's return to victory.
Ex-State Treasurer Elmer E. Newbert
of Augusta said 1t was gooo tnihs
for Democrats to get together TOT ne
believed that people who thought ai1Re
should walk together. He spoke OF
Democratic minorities in former Name
LEGISLATURES. He said that the break
| with Germany is no joke. that We do
not know what is coming, but he SAID
he could see a million boys gathered IN
training camps in the United states. MI.
Newbert said if it was in his power
he would adjourn the Legislature after
passiug the appropriation bills and al
low the men to go to their homes ana
farms.
Former Mayor Owen w. Larrabee or
Bath said every young man should have
an object in life, SO the noblest thlns
he could say would be that he was all
American citizen.
Hon. l.. D. Lamond of Eastport was
the next speaker. He told of the cam
paigns in this State and in New Hamp.
shire in which he had just taken part
and he spoke of the attitude of people
of the South to the recent acts of Pres
ident Wilson relating to the break with
Germany.
| Representative Robert l.. Bussabar-
ger of Lubec was then called upon and
! he told of the Democracw OF WASH
ington county and its origin.
| Hon. Hugh p. Gallagher of Bangor
in his talk stated that he believes the
ho; N
handled in its present condition. He
! said it was his opinion if the boys OF
! Maine were called to war their work
would be an inspiration for generations
! to come.
| Hon. &. G. McIntire Of East Water
! ford compared the present conditions
| in the Maine Legislature with the past
! and he said there was no occasion Iot
| discouragcment.
| The last speaker of the evening was
| ex-governor Oakley c. Curtis OF Port
land. He said that for a long number OF
wears it was impossible for Democrats
! to get their principles before the peo-
pie of Maine on account OF the lack OF
! newspapers and orators but ne salu
/ that the talks given during the evening
| had proved there was now no lack OF
| live orators.
! Music during the evening was fur
nished by Dennis orchestra OF tour
pieces.
At the close Of the meeting the fol-
! lowing telegram was sent 10 fresidel'
Woodrow Wilson:
Augusta. Me, Feb. s. 1917.
To Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President OF
! the United States
/ The Democratic members OF the fSth
LEGISLATURE extend to you their heart-
! lest support in this national crisis.
| (Signed) CLIFFORD b. BUTLER
for the delegation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
KNIGHTS OF KING ARTHUR
HOLD ANNUAL BANQUET

The 10th annual banquet OF Castle
Camelot. 1860. X. Of X. A.. was held in
the parish house Tuesday evening,
about 20 81 the members being present
ard enjoying the fine supper which
had been prepared. the committee in
charge being c, imposed of kimhall
Fisher Richard Benn and Arthur F.
Parrot. .Ir. Tho menu consisted of to-
mato soup. a In bisuue, saltines. chick
en pie. olives. pickles. cabbage salad.
hot rolls cocoa. ice cream and cake.
and the supper was greatly enjoyed
by the boys.
. or the baronets only two OF the
original six were present. the others
teinE out Of the city. There were a
large number Of speakers. among
whom John HYDE and Rev. Victor An
derson we're the most prominent. Mr.
anderson spoke Of tho work which he
has outlined for the coming year and
Of tho annual outing and camping trip
He also spoke 81 the possibility OF hav-
ing n camp built for the order at some
tr1e in the near future. and OF the adj
visibility Of having a log camp built
Nv the men bers themselves. Kimball
Fisher. the present Sir Pendragon.
king If the order spoke a few words
concerning the development OF the or
Ganiza ton. and one or two of the old
er members also spoke briefly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
ARGENTINA NOT
READY FOR ACTION

Buenos Ayres, Feb 6.-Senator Joaquin
Gonzales will interpolate the government
on the new submarine campaign which
he declares is contrary to the rights and
interests of Argentina.
The President of the republic, DR., Tri-
ecven not having named minister OF
foreign affairs to take the place OF Carlos
Becu, who resigned Jan. 80, took the sub
marine matters under personal advise
ment this morning and will call meet
ing of the cabinet for the purpose OF
making known his decision. Official cir
Giles give assurances that the govern
ment will take no immediate action and
will make no particular declaration for
the present at least. but will safeguard
national interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Further Delay Sailing
Of Steamship St. Louis

New York. Feb. 6.-The American
Line announced tonight that the steam
ship st. Louis, detained here since lasv
Saturday because of the international
situation. would not sail for Liverpoo,
before noon Thursday" Persons who
had booked passage on the liner hao
previously been notified the st. Louis
ould not depart before noon tomorrow
The officers Of the company tonight as
serted they We're still awaiting wore
from the State department a Washing
on.
The tension in shipping circles caused
by the sailing from Liverpool on jan
uary 81 of the roonland and on Feb. )
of the New York, said to be the only
American passenger ships now at sea.
was lessened today by the announcement
that both were clear Of the European
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

war zone. While anxiety felt by Am.
erican ship owners pending more den.
mite turn of affairs resulted IN ~
Standard OF Co ordering all 81 10
ships engaged IN trans Atlantic service
held in port, British owners apparently
were not worried. The white star I'm.
er Cretic. with 1o2 passengers. ak %
whom are Americans. sailed for Meditei.
ranean ports today on schedule tim.
She carried large cargo ana on her
stern was mounted thres.inch gun
The only change announced by u fur.
eign steamship company as a result %
the resumption OF Germany ruthless.
submarine warfare was the decision %
the Cunard Line today 10 discontinue
the practice OF making public lists OF
persons engaging passage on irs YES.
sells
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

Democrats of the 18th Maine Legisla-
ture and Of Kennebec county and friends
held a banquet and get-together Tuesday
evening at the Augusta House with
good attendance, n being seated at the
tables, and the occasion was enjoyed by
ALL After the delicious repast, which
was served under the direction OF Land
lord w. T. Emerson. speaking was in
order and the many short talks given
proyed to be very interesting and won no
little applause. The entire affair was in
charge of committee composed Of Rep
resentative Robert p Murphy Of Calais
chairman: Representative Elmer H. Bill
ings of North Berwick. Representative
Edward P. Murray of Bangor, Represent
alive John L. Meserve of Naples and
Representative Fred s. Packard OF Rock
land.
The various courses of the banquet,
which was served in an excellent manner,
consisted of mock turtle soup. olives,
roast turkey with the "fxings, apple
salad, strawberry ice cream and cake,
and coffee.
The POSTMASTER at the postprandial ex-
ercises was state Senator John NJ. Googin
of Lewiston, who stated that the Demo-
Gratis look with pride to the great Demo-
crat in the White House and he said that
il was a pleasure to note that the people
stood behind this man regardless of their
political affiliations.
Representative Edward P Murray of
Bangor was introduced as the next
speaker and he spoke upon the subject
"The Minority in the House" He urged
the Democrats of the 18th Legislature to
stick together upon the measures intro
duced and he said that the Democrats
don't intend to stay in the minority.
The next speaker was State Senator
Clifford b. Butler of South Thomaston.
His subject was Three and Thrty-one,
and he said that they were not used to
anything like that in Knox county. lie
said that the Democrats of the 18th Leg
islature need vigilance activity and cour-
age and that the Democrats look for
courage TO the national leader. President
Wilson.
Hon. Frank E. Mace Of Augusta was
then introduced and he spoke upon the
subject THE Duties of the Members
of the Legislature to the State He
urged that the Legislators 90 what they
believed for the best interests of all
the people of the State, regardless OF
political utilization. and he spoke in
glowing terms of the work of President
Wilson.
State Senator David r. Hastings OF
Auburn told number of good stories
regarding politics and other matters.
Ex-Secretary of state John E. Bunker
of Bar Harbor said it was a pleasure
to meet with the Democracy of Maine
He spoke of Democracy in Maine in the
past and said that individually the
Democrats had made some mistakes He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

Germany's submarine Warfare appar-
entity is growing in intensity. Tuesday
reports show that underwater boats have
nrohabIy accounted for Is additional yes
se,s-seven neutral and eight belligerent-
Of 46. 763 tons. Eight Of them are known
to have been sunk, one is reported e
have "torpedoed" and the others are ne
lieved" to have been sent TO the bottom.
OF the known sunken vessels six Were
British. one was Sn"nish and one Swed-
ish; of those sup. to have been sunk
four were Norwt. n. one British anu
one Russian. The vessel reported merely
as torpedoed and which is not known
positively to have been sunk. was Nor-
wesian.
One of the British steamers torpedoed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

London, Feb 6, 425 P. M.-Arthur
Neville Chamberlain. director general
CT the national service, outlining the
scheme for national service today said:
Let nobody suppose that because
Count Bernstorff has been given his
passports there is nothing else to do.
Germany intends to starve us. The
answer must be a blow straight be-
tween the eyes which will beat the
enemy down and bring him to his
senses.
Director General Chamberlain ma
tional service scheme was inaugural
ed at a meeting today in London. Ar
thur Henderson, labor leader and min
lister without portfolio in the British
war council. presided, and Premier
lloyd George and Mr.. Chamberlain
made addresses.
On opening the meeting Mr.. Hender-
son said the labor supply would only
be met when every man and woman
not in the army and navy was employ
ed in some work of national import
ance.
Mr. Chamberlain said the recent &C
ton Of Germany was interpreted as
sign that she was in a desperate sit.
uation. but that if the allies were to
secure victory and save themselves
from the misery Of another winters
war. it would be necessary to supply
the army with drafts Of young. physi-
c"llv fit men who alone could stand
re terrific strain of modern trench
W flare.
Mr.. Chamberlain announced that wo-
men would be enrolled. that arrangements
would be made to utilize the work of the
clergy and that doctors would be mobil-
ICED. Ireland. he said. would be includ-
ed in the scheme. but circumstances in
that country made necessary some modi-
1cations. He pointed out that volunteers
would have to make sacrifices. The first
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Tuesday Records Show
Submarines Are Active

and sunk was the Port Adelaide, Vessei
of SlS1 tons, which carried passengers.
Ninety six persons from her, including
members of the crew, were rescued.
The occupation of about thousand
yards of German trenches by the British
in the region of Grandecourt, southwest
Of Bapume in France, represents the
greatest gain by any of the belligerents
on any front announced in the latest Of
fetal communications. No fighting was
REQUIRED to take the new position. the
London war office reporting that the
Germans offered no opposition to the
British troops. On the remainder of the
front in France spirited artillery duels
alone have prevailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07
Berlin Papers Declare
Wilson Misinterprets
Germany S Intentions

European neutrals probably 90 ne.
view things in quite the same usht a,
the President OF tho United stats.
They are not separated by the ocean
from the arena 81 war and they hsy.
had the miseries Of war before ih.,
doors for ~ months They also k,c,
better how Germany il INSPIRED with
power and tenacity ~ will"
President Wilson" writes Geo-r.
Bernhard In the Vossische Zeituns "a,
unwilling to believe that Germany rill
do what she says. He errs This Tim.
there is no backward step for German,
II is doubly necessary, therefor, ina
the clearness of the distinction he,wee,
right and wrong be made befor. an
the world"
Herr Bernhard adds tina, GERMANY,
submarine policy as announced n vs,,
ago. was based on President Wilson,
note OF Jan. Is regarding armed mar
chantmen. He charged that Preslder,
Wilson changed In February the pr,n.
ciple announced in January
The Kreuz Zeitung regulates m.
idea that the submarine campaign 1,
dictated by any hostility TO American,
and says that Germany "is only fgh,.
Ing to protect women and children. m,
sick and the weak from a lingering
death decreed for them ny mercilcs.
enemy" This paper says:
'The entrance OF America into N.
war can give our enemies great moral
and IN many respects. material assist
ance and thus prolong the struggle
contrary TO President Wilson's peae.
efforts. But Americas co-operatior
can have no decisive importanc,
-" We can no longer be pre-, cnt.i
from achieving fnai victory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-07

Berlin, Feb. 5.-(Via London, Feb. g.
The general opinion expressed by Berlin
papers on the German-American situa-
ton is that President Wilson has failed
to grasp the real significance of affairs
in Europe and has misinterpreted Germa-
nys position and intentions. The Lokal
Anzeiger says:
President Wilson has failed to judge
the situation from the lofty heights OF
n-partisanship and is unwilling to CO.
operate in preventing further misery and
sacrifice. He has shut his eyes to all thu
motives which, after mature deliberation.
caused Germany to employ the most eff
fective weapon in her power against the
most inhuInan of her enemies.
1T is scarcely believable that Presi-
dent Wilson does not believe in tn, seri-
BUSINESS of our decision" the Lokal An
zeiger continues. IF he really expects
that we will draw back, If he believes
that the breach of diplomatic relations
will cause us to change our mind. nd en-
braces an error which may have the
most dangerous consequences
The paper ecncludes with a refer
ence to the Presidents message to the
Senate. in view of which il says that
it is unwilling to believe that Presi-
dent Wilson wants to participate in a
war which is explicitly waged for the
destruction Of the German people"
No surprise AT the turn OF events is
expressed by the Tageblatt. in which
Theodor Wolff writes a passionless
leader Referring to President Wilson's
expression Of hope that other neutrals
will follow the lead Of the United
States Herr Wolff remarks: