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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

The effect Of the strike in the Maine
Central shops is felt at the Augusta
station in an unexpected manner
Among the other units of the equipment
of the station is a lawn mower which is
used in keeping trimmed the neat grass
plots in front of the station and along
the terrace south of the building, but
people have noticed lately that instead
of having the grass neatly cropped.
these places are covered with a luXuri-
ant growth that would almost suggest
coming hay crop, while the plot in
front of the station is thickly studded
with dandelions. The reason for all
this luxuriance, it is said, is that a few
weeks ago the lawn mower was sent to
Waterville to be sharpened, and that
before the implement could be attended
to the strike came on and the lawn
mower remained in the shops. Yester
day the mower was still there, and the
grass still grows.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

The kennebec Tribe of Woodcraft In
dams will hold an outdoor council at 7.S0
this evening. All Of the Augusta bands
will meet at o'clock at the Y. NJ. c. A.
and will be led to the council rock by
their chiefs. The full grand council rit-
ual will be used.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

municipal court matters were quiet
thursday and such cases as claimed
the attention of the court were of A
civil nature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

charles A. Collins of Readfield and
Leon c. Roberts and w. II. Roberts
OF Canton were callers at the probate
offices at the scourt house Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25
Mrs. Katherine Keeaan Wilson

Friends Of Mrs. Katherine Keegan
wilson will be sorry to learn of her
death on May 10, at the home of her
daughter. Mary Grace Wilson Eldrige,
Needham Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25
DAY.

Besides being Memorial day,
Wednesday, May 80 is one of the
red letter dates on Cony highs base
ball calendar On the afternoon of this
day the team will meet Gardiner high
on Quimby field, Gardiner. The wear
ers Of the orange and black are show
ing a disposition to clean up every
thing in sight this season, but Cony
is counting on causing break in
perfectly good chain of victories.
Gushing is the probable mound selec-
ton. Tomorrow. Cony will go to Rock
land to encounter the high school out
fit Of that city. Vernon Soule, who
made a creditable showing as relief
pitcher in the Edward Little game at
Auburn, is II likely choice for duty in
the box. BaCkstop Hill has nursed his
lame ankle back to its normal condi-
tion, which fact relieves the teams
supporters of much anxiety.
Harry ]. Spellman, advance agent
for the screen production Joan the
Woman in which Geraldine Farrar
stars, is in the city completing ar
rangements for the local presentation
Of the picture.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

C./S. Busha of Augusta is patient at
the Augusta General hospital. where on
Thursday morning he underwent surgical
treatment for mastoid troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter C. Smith are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the arrival
of a fine baby girl. born to them Thurs
day morning at their home, No. Page
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

+. Il. Hathornc and T.. A. Mansir of
Richmond motored to Augusta Thurs
day in Mr. Hathorne's new touring
car
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

Our ironing by pressure saves the
rioFhes' White Cloud Laundry, 20
Bridge street.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

Mari & Haskell have the choicest
st. John river salmon Of the season.
Note, also, fish list in advt, today
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

"llllam b. Neal of Boston was in
augusta Thursday on matters of .
business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

fx-Deputy Sheriff Charles Earring
ION or Waterville was calling on ac-
quaintances Thursday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

Di. Lewis Hodgdon. who had been
III ,he city on matters of business, left
yesterday for his home in Ellsworth
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25
Local Matters

- A"enty-two items with prices in
Hersom & Bonsalrs adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

An "O' and 20" suit at Beane &,
cross may solve the Memorial day suit
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

w. H. Lowell, who had been in the
city on business matters, left Thursday
afternoon for his home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

Announcement-Au Dye House
wishes to announce they have reCeiv-
ed supply of dyes. green, blue and
black, and are able to do all work in
those colors. Also prompt. service and
delivery on all cleaning, pressing and
dyeing may19d1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

no lnacKerel are extra fine at VIM.
ioungs market today. Tel. 14s-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25
LOCAL NOTICE

A musical team of five. Banjos. mando-
lins. caliopes and mamaramaphones.
More instruments and novelties than any
team carries. At the Nautical Gardens.
Every Monday. Thursday and Saturday.
commencing Thursday may2id2t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

lance at Manchester Grange hall to-
night.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

Quality, Quality. QUALITY.
That is our constant care in our Bran
Bread Webber & HeWett. may22d5t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-25

500 mon can find excellent value il
blue serge suits at PIERCE Weber Co
may22d5t
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17

act detrimental to the interest or well
fare Of the exchange"
The u. L. L." mentioned in testi-
mony was definitely established as be-
ing Jesse l.. Livermore, well-knowr
speculator. The testimony showed tina,
u. L. l." was carrying at the time OF
the Teak" 37.O0o.00o or Ss.00O.0oC
short interest, accumulated during sew
eral weeks preceding the peace note
Oliver Hartman. broker, the witness
who told of this account, refused to di-
yulge the owners name. altho some In
Iferred that 1t was Livermore,
little more public information is ex-
pected from the Investigation Of the
presidential peace note leak" and its
until the house rules COM
mittee makes its report to congress.
All the machinery Of the investiga-
ton, including records Of transactions
of stock BROKERS here, has been trans
ferre ! to Washington: the members OF
the committee have returned to the ma
tiona1 capital, and Sherman L. whipple
their counsel, expected to Join them
there today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
LACKS MEN, NOT LANDS.
.soup Kitchens" Loon, ~ Solution .
German Problem.

.soup Kitchens" Loom 40 Solution Of
German Problem.
Geneva, via London, Feb. 17.-The
'ood situation in Germany may not
grow worse, but 1t scarcely can become
better. This Is the outstanding feature
II Germany's great problem.
The German people are not starving.
,ndi they st.M have provisions Il aae-
1uate quantities to support life. while
n the case Of further decreases In
,vailable supplies there Is still the in
,titution Of compulsory soup kitchens"
the most economical method OF MAX
ing all foodstufts go as far as possible
to stand between Germany and any
ssorced termination to the war thru m
1bsolute lack Of food.
Life for the civilian population Of
Germany on the present scanty allows
ance OF food, however, is far from
pleasant, altho the German newspapers
are fond of referring to conditions this
winter and last winter as exceptional
They also say that the short ratfons
are due largely to bad harvests, and
like to intimate that normal crops OF
grain and potatoes in the coming SUM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
GERMAN RAIL EMBARGO.
Roads Having Difficulty in Moving
Army Supplies and Men.

Army Supplies and Men.
Berne, via Paris, Feb. 17.-Altho the
most serious of the great problems
which today occupy the attention Of
the German leaders is the food situ-
alton, OF almost equal Importance 3
the transportation problem. Until this
winter these difficulties were little rec
ognized and were scarcely taken into
account until the shortage of food be-
came more acute BY reason Of the lack
Of rolling stock, the depreciation Of
freight cars and the sudden cold spell,
which froze the rivers and canals, him
dering or preventing transportation of
the more important foods to the CEN
ter of population.
& At the beginning Of the war Ger.
many had surplus Of carriages
freight cars and locomotives, which
had been provided especially against
emergency. In consequence during the
first two years Of the war the facilities
were adequate.
Railroads ovsrtaxsd.
From time to time passenger service
in all parts Of Germany has been re-
duced until at the present time the
trains, which at this season are cold to
the freezing point, are terribly over
crowded, frequently late and seldom
complete even short journeys without
at least one hot box. From the begin
ming of the war the government has
proceeded on the basis that the troops
must be supplied at the expense o.
everything elese, and even the magnifi- :
cent German trackage system is cons
ztantiy loaded down with trains carry
.ng troops, ammunition and supplies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
GULL CREW" BILL
FAILS TO GET BY
Committee Of Iowa Senate Reports
Measure For Indefinite Postponement
Dentists Put on Same Basis as
Physicians in Regard to Booze.

Des Moines, Feb. 1.-THE "full crew
bill, which would require that a con
ductor accompany the engineer and
fireman on light engines. was killed in
the senate today when the judiciary
committee returned the bill with the
recommendation that it be Indefinitely
postponed.
The senate today adopted the Brox-
ham bill extending to dentists the
privilege to obtain Intoxicating liquor
granted to doctors under the present
statute An amendment adopted killed
the provision of the bill which would
have included veterinarians.
A joint resolution was adopted pro-
viding for observance Of Washington's
birthday with special program on
Feb. %.
BY unanimous vote the house passed
the bill appropriating s65.0o0 for an ad
ditional building at the soldiers home
at Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
REBEL HEADQUARTERS TAKEN
Government Officials Claim Backbone
Of Cuban Uprising Is Broken.

Havana, Feb. 17--1t is officially an.
nounced that Colonel Pujors forces
have occupied Ciego Avla, the rebel
headquarters in Camaguey province
The town was entered on Thursday
the rebels fleeing at the approach OF
the troops. Government forces now
hold the Cuba and Jucaro and Moron
railroads and have captured sufficient
rolling stock for transportation Of the
troops.
The rebels are reported to have
broken up into small groups and their
escape is believed to be practically cut
of. Officials claim that the backbone
of the uprising Is broken.
After the occupation Of Siege Dc Be
Avila by Colonel Pujol one of the tive
cavalry squadrons stationed at Cana
guey, composed Of eighty officers and
men. surrendered at Tunas de zaza, to
Colonel Jane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
Liner Bearing Won Bern.
storff Party Secluded
at Halifax.
INSPECTION TO BE
CAREFULLY DONE
None Of Passengers Permitted to Go
Ashers-All Reported Well Except
ceuntsss Won Bsrnstorff British
Authorities May Decide to Remove
and Hold Tauseher and Won lsel, I'm
plieatsd in WsiIand Canal Plot.

Halifax, N. s., Feb. 1.-THE task Of
examining the credentials Of the vari-
GUS members of the German party on
board the Scandinavian American liner
Frederick VIII was begun today by a
corps Of customs officers.
The ship last night was taken into a
secluded portion Of Halifax harbor for
this purpose. The length of the ves-
sells stay here will depend on whether
everything is found satisfactory with
the papers of the Germans, which in
clude former Ambassador Count Won
Bernstorff.
The most careful secrecy prevails as
to the operation of the officials, but the
personnel of the force-customs off,
cials, immigration officers, translators
and women examiners-indicated that
the work was to be done carefully.
No Removals Decided Upon.
Reports that it was possible that
Hans Tauscher and Wolf Won Tgel. who
figured In the revelations connected
with the alleged plot to destroy the
Welland canal, and said to be on the
vessel, might be removed by British
naval authorities, We're without confir-
nation this morning One Of the i'm
migration officers said no orders had
been issued for the removal OF any per.
son from the ship at present and action
would be taken only after the party,s
credentials had been examined.
The Frederick VIII was under the
glare Of a searchlight all night,
Members Of the German party were
early on deck this morning, tho their
shore view Is not inspirins-a jail on
one hand and a brewery on the other.
The passengers will under no circum-
stances be allowed to land. They were
reported! we'll: the Countess Won Bern
storn -is said tos3be suffering slightly
from q nervolss attack. -. u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
VESSELS FOR FREIGHT.
Ship Owners Offer to Co. Operate In
Breaking Congestion.

0Usp tOWVObB VUOT 70 SOsVP0T6SS IN
Breaking Congestion.
New York, Feb. T.-Owners and
agents of ships declared today they
were ready to do their part in relieving
the freight congestion. They predicted
that shippers could find vessels to car
ry goods. at least as many as were
available before the declaration Of the
German blockade.
Railroad men were inclined to the be-
lief that the submarine situation played
q small part in the congestion. The
weather has been the worst in twenty
three years. Twenty-one vessels ar
rived here yesterday.
War risk insurance today showed a
slight reduction from the high rates
prevailing. Quotations that have been
invariably 10 per cent for trans-Atlan-
tic voyages. now range from to 9 per
cent. Rates to the Mediterranean are
from II to Is per cent
The cut in insurance is due to pro-
lection offered shipping by conveys and
patrols within the war zone and to the
heavy weather which has decreased the
effectiveness of U-boats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17

that only few Americans have enter
ed Switzerland from Germany since
Ambassador Gerard and his party ar
rived at Berne.
The Swiss and Spanish ministers at
Berlin are said to be giving every as
sistance IN their power to the Ameri-
cans still In Germany.
Considerable financial loss has been
suffered by Americans who have al
ready reached Switzerland One hum
dred marks. which before the war were
worth 125 francs. now are valued at
only So francs
The Germans are reported to have
closed and sealed the American consul
ate at Warsaw.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
.sALAzAR THREATENS eRlNeos.

| Declared He Would Attack Juarex and
Kill Americans Attending Races.
Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 17.-While at
Sabinal, ninety eight miles south OF
Juarez, on the Mexico Northwestern
railway, Feb. g. Jose Ynez Salazar
made threat to attack Juarez and
kill all Of the Americans attending the
Juarez races. according to Mexican
who escaped from Salazar's command
at Sabinal.
The Mexican said he had been taken
prisoner by Salazars command the day
preceding the attack on the Guzman
garrison and escaped when salasar
started west for Palomas and Ojitos.
He said he overheard Salazar and his
minor chiefs talking about the plans
for the Villa campaign and declared
sSalazar declared he would attack and
take Juarez some Sunday soon and
kill all the gringoes at the race
track"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
PAPER MAKERS YIELD
TO WILSON'S DEMANDS
Agree to Rsstors Normal Prices, With
Federal Commission Determining
Fair Scale, When Confronted With
Proposed Legislative Action.

/ Washington. Feb: 17.-AIt became
known today that the print paper man
ufacturers yielded to the government in
it's effort to restore normal prices and
agreed to permit the federal trade
commission to determine fair scale
only when confronted with the alterna-
tive of personal action by President
Wilson.
At the presidents direction, it was
said, Secretary McAdoo summoned one
of the principal manufacturers, and in
formed him that inasmuch as the gov
ernment itself was not permitted by the
constitution to impose proniuitive re-
sstraint upon the press, the administra-
ton did not intend to remain idle while
an alleged monopoly, thru extortionate
prices for print paper. effectually Inn
posed greater restraints than the gov
arnnient might ever contemplate.
Mr.. McAdoo, speaking for the presi-
dent told the manufacturers that
with many daily newspapers Of the
United States threatened with being
forced to close up,sa special session Of
congress would be called''if necessary
to pass legislation to restore prices
and supply 70. q normal level. At the
same time Tho federal grand jury In
New York was preparing to bring in
dictments for alleged violation Of the
anti-trust law.
Il is unasr.tood that the adm,nistra-
tion is going further and taking stsps
to guard against any shortage of sup
ply In the future. Tkru ha.1orest SER
vice; which alHeady snas been at work
on some phases Of the problem, plans
for reforestation OF wooded areas now
devastated for wood pulp, are to Abe
worked out, which are expected to fur
nish ample supplies for tl,eifuture.
The agreement reached vest erday is
said by government officials to mark
q new era in American life. The COM
mission was created to provide an ex-
pert body for scientific and economic
adjustment. rather than prosecution,
in. order that the public might not be
compelled to wait and suffer for relief
during the slower processes of the
criminal law.
The offer Of; the news print manu-
facturers Is the first practical recog-
milton of the new idea by American
business men. Official Washington is
amazed at the completeness Of the
commissions accomplishment, and al
ready there is belief that the action
Of the paper manufacturers will be fol-
lowed by other groups that have been
charged with monopoly and extortion.
II the commission accepts the offer
It is in position, by reason Of facts
gathered in the last eght months. to
make its decision before March I. This
DONE q first step has been taken for
the establishment Of mutual relations
between publishers and manufacturers,
even while competition is freed from
restraint, and the public interest is
safe guarded at every point.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
ner may end the principal food diff
culties.

l5sEft--N tNC0o S10Og wv SSs'Ns
The problem, as frankly discussed in
circles and a. outlined in
a recent circular Of the Prussian minis
try Of agriculture. is not one of more
land for crops but one Of labor and fer
tillzer to cultivate the land already
available advantageousfy.
Even the normal supply Of potash
will not be available the coming sea-
son. owing to the labor shortage. The
many factories producing nitrogen from
the air will not be able to produce
enough nitrates ny far, in view Of the
ammunition requirements to replace the
anitrates normally imported from Chile
and other imported fertilizers.
The decidedly short supply Of labor,
even by working every available pris-
oner of war, il not enough for the In
tensive cultivation
Taking all these factors into consid-
GRAFTON, it is highly improbable that
there will be any increase in general
crop production over 1916 and 1915.
Weather conditions may, as in 1915,
produce bumper potato crop and q
poor grain crop, or the reverse as in
1915, but the general result probably
will be about the same.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
consu,s Maroonsd.

London, Feb. THE United States
consuls who are still in Germany may
be unable to leave the empire for some
weeks, according to an Amsterdam dis
patch to the Times, quoting an Ameri-
can who has arrived there from Ger
many.
This informant said thar at the time
he left Berlin the government had MOI
arranged for the special train which il
had promised for the use of the consuls
and that 1t would be some weeks before
the arrangements could be made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
Captain of German Interned
Liner Testifies in Fed
eral Court Case.
REFUSES TO GIVE
OFFICIALS NAME
On Plea That He Might BE Tried For
Treason Question as to Identity Of
German Officer Who Issued Order 10
Not Pressed - Germany Suffering
From Freight Embargo More Serious
Than That Prevailing in v. s.

Boston, Feb. 17.-Capt Charles A
Polack, Of the North German Lloye
steamship Kronprinzessin Cecilie, tes.
titled today at a federal court hearin.
In petition for the sale of the YES.
sci that he had been ordered by a mar
connected in an official capacity WITH
| the German embassy to disable the
machinery. This was done. he said, te
disable the ship that she might not be
used by this government in case o.
war. "a
The captain said hewas In Hoboken
N. J., where he received the order and
that he telegraphed his chief engineer
hre to disable the, engines. The work
OF destruction, he said, was done, on
Jan. 81 and Feb, /.
When asked to give the name Of the
person giving the order, Captain Po-
lack said:
Your honor, I am an officer Of the
German navy ana II l shoulds have tc
disclose the name of this gentleman In
this hearing I might be tried for trea
son when I returned to Germany"
Question Not Presssd.
The question was not pressed and
Judge Morton decided that it would
not be necessary for the, captain to
answer 1t at this time. K
The Krcnprinzessin Cecilie is in the
possession of the United States mar
shall, John J. Mitchell, pending the de-
termination OF a suit for damages
brought against the North German
Lloyd Steamship Company by the
Guaranty Trust Company and the Ma
tional City Bank Of New York for fail
ure Of the vessel to deliver a shipment
Of gold to bankers in. England which
she had on board at the outbreak of
the war. s3Sis
After sailing from New York the
liner put back and put IN at Bar AHar-
sbor. Maine The banks seek to re-
cover $2,3o0.00o. ~ Z
Repairs cestiy.
Stewar. Murphy, marine surveyor,
who examined the ship, testified that
itswould cost $llO,000 to repair the Wis
ible damage..,which would require at
least six months. He estimated that
the vessel is worth between $2,500,00O
and $3,000,000.
( Judge Morton then ordered the own
ers to furnish q bond Of 1.-TWO hundred
thousand to guarantee that the damage
would be repaired" and that there
would be no further injury. This bond
must be fled in three days or the sale
tof the vessel will be ordered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-17
aorder Patrol. strenothened.

Hachita, N. NJ, Feb. 17.-Border pa
trolls in the Corner ranch district are
being strengthened in anticipation OF
another dash across the border by
Mexican raiders. Three companies OF
New Mexico infantry have been mobil-
lied to be ready II NEEDED to protect
American lives and property.
| FRana,1men living in the LOG say
tho fact that the raid Monday was
accomplished without opposition will
make the raiders more bold.