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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
LEGISLATION IN HANDS
OF STEERING COMMITTEE
Caucus Of Democratic Senators Gives
Authority for Program to Gov
ern Present Session.

The legislative program for the re-
mainder of the present session Of Con-
gress was put up to the democratic
steering committee of the Senate last
night by the democratic caucus. The
senators after three hours Of Discus
sion found themselves unable to decide
at that time upon what measures should
be placed on such a program and what
should be eliminated. The steering
committee Is expected to frame a pro-
gram and report back to the caucus.
The most sanguine do not believe
that the program as outlined by the
President can be put through at the
present session. Some of the senators
are confident that an extra session is
unavoidable. 1t ia either that, they
say, or the administration must give up
all idea of putting through some Of
the bills 1t has advocated until next
December.
Water power legislation and the cor
rupt practice bill were among the prin-
cipal bones of contention, many SEN
ators expressing the belief that it would
be hopeless to put these measures on
the program and declaring neither
could be passed by March 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
Are Forced to Resist.

"On the other hand, the conditions of
peace contained in our enemies reply
to the United States are equivalent at
least to the disintegration of our mon
archy and of the Ottoman empire. This
amounts TO an official announcement
that the war aims at our destruction
and we are. therefore, forced to resist
with our utmost strength as long as
this is the war aim of our enemies.
In such circumstances it cannot be
doubted which group of powers by its
attitude is the obstacle to peace. and
this group approximates to President
Wilson's conception. The President
opposes a peace imposed by a con-
queror which one party would regard
as a humiliation and an intolerable
sacrifice. From this it follows clearly
that SO long as the powers opposed to
us do not substantially change their
war aims, an antagonism that cannot
be bridged. stands between their view
point and the Presidents peace aims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
DEPICT ARGENTINA.
Moving Pictures to Be Exhibited at
American University

The official moving picture films and
stereopticon slides giving full descrip-
ton of Argentina, which were recently
received by the Argentine embassy
here. are to be shown through the
courtesy of the bureau of commercial
economics tomorrow afternoon at $40
o'clock at the American University.
This will be the first exhibition of these
views of the South American country
The first reel will show the wonder
full Eiguocu Falls. which are reputed
to be the longest falls in the world,
while the second reel will take in the
mountain scenery of CORDOBA This is
to be followed by scenes describing the
training in the Argentine navy, and me
last reel will show views Of Buenos
Aires. The exhibition will be open to
the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
Potomac Full Of Drift Ice.

Capt. Henry Davis, master Of the Tay-
lor tug James o. Carter. which arrived
here this morning with a tow of oyster
boats from the mouth of the river. re-
ports the river full of drift ice that
came out of Georgetown channel. The
ice. however, is not heavy enough to in
terfere to any extent with the move
ments Of the tugs and steamers and
little trouble was had In bringing yes
sells through it. The low temperature
Of last night again covered the river
with thin Ice. but II was quickly brok-
en- up by the passing steamers. The Toe
that started Wednesday coming down
from the upper river has about all
passed down. though the oovss above
kull Of dr1ft Loo that will be drought ou2
" q ahlft b the W1uA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
Congressional Night" Postponed.

There will not be congressional
night, as planned, at the National Press
Club tonight. Owing to the caucus of
democrats at the Capitol. conflicting
function, the entertainment was post
poned until Wednesday evening.
Members of Congress will be the sole
entertainers on the program. They
will perform with songs, stories, ora
lions and otherwise. Among those bill
ed for the event are: Representatives
Hilliard of Colorado, Barnhart Of Indi-
ana. Conry of New York and Rucker of
Georgia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
READY TOPROPOSE
ACCEPTABLE PEACE
Count Tisza, Hungarian Pre-
mier, Says QuadrupIe Alliance
Is Forced to Fight On.
O.K.'S MR.WILSON'S SPEECH

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, January 26.-Reuter's Am
sterdam correspondent sends Buda-
pest dispatch giving the reply of Count
Stephen Tisza. the Hungarian premier,
to a question put by member of the
opposition party in parliament con-
corning President Wilson's address to
the Senate.
Pursuant to our peaceful policy be-
fore the war and our attitude during
the war as well as our recent peace &C
ton" Count Tisza is quoted as having
said, 1--WE can only greet with sympathy
every effort aiming at the restoration
of peace. We are therefore, inclined to
continue a further exchange of views
regarding peace with the United States
government This exchange must
naturally occur in agreement with our
allies
I'm view of the fact that President
Wilson in his address makes certain
distinctions between our reply and our
enemies reply, l must especially state
that the quadruple alliance declares it
Is inclined to enter into peace negotia-
tions. but that at the same time it will
propose terms which, in it's opinion, are
acceptable for their enemy and calculated
to serve as basis for lasting peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
In Full Agreement.

I'VE feel ourselves, therefore, COM
pletely in agreement with the Presi-
dents demands. We shall strive for the
realization as far as possible of this
principle in the regions lying in our
immediate neighborhood. I can only re-
peat that. true to our traditional foreign
policy and true to the standpoint we
took in our peace action, in conjunction
with our allies we are ready to do
everything that will guarantee to the
peoples Of Europe the blessings of a
lasting peace.
II beg you to take cognizance of my
reply"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
Principle of Nationalities.

MY second observation has to do
with the principles of nationalities
desire to be brief; therefore / will not
dilate on the question of what moral
justification England and Russia have
to lay stress on the principle of ma
tionalities in peace program which
would destroy the Hungarian nation
and deliver the Mohammedan popula-
ton of the Bosporus region into Rus
sian domination. But I saw that the
whole public opinion in Hungary holds
to the people of nationalities in honor
THE principle of nationalities in the
formation of national states, however,
can only unrestrictedly prevail where
single nations live within sharply
marked ethnographical boundaries in
compact masses and in regions suited
to the organization of state. In terri
tories where various races live inter-
mingled it is impossible that every
single race can form a national state.
In such territories it would only be
possible to create a state without ma
tional character, or one in which a race
by it's numbers and importance pre-
dominates, thus imprinting its national
character. In such circumstances, there
fore. only that limited realization of the
principle of nationalities is possible
which the President of the United States
rightly expresses in demanding that
security of life and religion and indi-
vidual and social development should be
guaranteed to all peoples. believe that
nowhere is this demand realized to such
a degree in both states of the monarchy.
believe that in the regions of south
eastern Europe, which are inhabited by
a varied mixture of peoples and ma
lions, that demand for free development
of nations cannot be more completely
domination of the Austro-H Hungarian
monarchy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23
SUNDAY WAS
UNCOMFORTABLE

Sunday proved to be one Of the most
uncomfortable days of the summer
The mercury begSn to climb in the ear
ly morning and at noon had hit the
nineties. The humidity was also high
and the heat oppressive. In the middle
Of the. afternoon the sky became over
cast and this caused a fall in the tenn
perature together with the light breeze
that arose. Travel on the electric both
Augustaward and toward Lewiston
was heavy. Camp Keyes was a great
attraction for the young. Tacoma Inn
and lakes was a popular place and
we'll patroniZed. One Of the most pop
ular places in the city for the young
sters was the swimming hole at the
New Mills. 1t is just above the dam
of the S. D. Warren Co, where there
is a small beach and other equipm ent
for the sport. The place is we'll screen
ed from the highway and is patronized
from early morning until late at night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23

Grace George in Bernard Shaw's Cap
tain Brassbounds Conversion" at the
Playhouse, New York City. IS one of the
recognized leading dramatic impersona-
tors of the stage and screen. In Sudden
Riches he is given more opportunities to
show his greatness as an actor of great
importance than in any other picture he
has vet appeared in.
Story-That of the results Of having a
large fortune dumped into your lap, in
which the recipients turn from thrifty to
spendthrifts. from upright and honest
husband and wife to dissipated. high-fy-
ing and otherwise leaders of a dissolute
life, and how their great love for their
little child succeeds in making them
realize the folly of following their life Of
estrangement. bringing the father and
mother back to their happy little home
is told in a dramatic. convincing, plausi-
BILE manner, by the author, f. Richard
Schayer
Alice Brady tomorrow IN "a Woman
Alone" and this little star is certainly be-
coming popular. Tomorrow program
has the regular bargain offering, II reels
in all-two five reel features and a come
dy.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23
Dexter DOCTOR TO GO
DR.. Virgil A. Widdoes
Receives First Lieu
tenant Commission in
Army Medical Re-
serve

Dexter, Me. July 22.-Dr. Virgil A.
widdoes Of this town has received from
Washington a commission as first lieu
tenant in the Army Medical Reserve
Corps and is awaiting orders from the
war Department to join one Of the over
seas contingents.
Dr. Widdoes is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew B. Widdoes of this town and
was born Oct. 20. 1894. at Mapleville.
r. I. He has lived in this town for the
past few years and Is a graduate of
Dexter high school and of the Thomas
W. Evans Institute School of Dentistry.
University of Pennsylvania. Following
his graduation from dental school a
year ago he passed the Maine dental
examinations and established an office in
this town, where he has been success
full.
His commission comes as a result of
an examination taken at Philadelphia
several weeks ago. While in Dexter
high school DR.. Widdoes was prominent
in athletics and this summer is playing
first base on the Dexter A. A. baseball
team.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23
James A, Jones

The funeral of the late James A.
Jones was held Friday afternoon from
his late home on River avenue. the Rev.
DR.. Wall of Randolph officiating. The
honorary bearers were A. b Perkins,
George w. Moore. Lester Holway and
Chandler Weber. The interment was
in Riverside cemetery. Augusta.
The late James A. Jones was born in
small child his parents moved to Au-
gusta. where the greater part of his
life was spent.
He served his country three years
during the Civil war in the Fourth
Maine Battery and has for more than
80 years been secretary of the Fourth
Maine Battery association. never miss
ing a reunion of the battery since it's
organization 35 years ago.
He Joined Bethlehem lodge, F. and A.
NJ. of Augusta 81 years ago and was a
charter member of the Royal Arch chap
ter of Hallowell. In 1860 he married
Mary NJ Thorndike of Searsmont who.
with one daughter is left to mourn the
loss of a kind husband and loving
father Although he had passed the
allotted three score years and ten, he
took an active interest in all the affairs
of the present day and. enthused with
the spirit Of the times. had planted
largely and worked upon his land until
his failing strength obliged him a few
days before his death to give up his
labor. leaving for others ito reap what
he hath sown," and the example of an
Industrious and upright life for them to
emulate.
He will be greatly missed. not only in
his own home but by neighbors and
friends for whom he always had a cor.
dial greeting and kindly words Of good
fellowship.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23
HINCKLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Richardson Of
Boston are visiting his parents and
friends
Miss Maud Richardson and Arlettie
Of Auburn have recently visited their
old home.
Mrs. George Tibbetts. Clara and
Alice visited Mrs. Labon' Allen at
North Fairfield Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Burrill of Au-
gusta visited his sister, Mrs Arthur
Wardwell recently. Mr.. BurrilI intends
to move to Skowhegan, where he is
working.
Donald Currier has a new motorcy-
Gle
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ames of Shaw
NUT are living in the Boom house,
where Mr. Ames usually stays sum
mers, as he is log watch and has to
be near his work
Mrs. Ida Walker Tupper and
daughter of Warren, Mass, are ex-
pected at John Walkers soon for a
short visit
Harry Ellis has recently purcha sed
new Ford car.
Merle Bessey is at work on the r. r.
seCtiCn
Earl Bessev is at work for the Nye
brothers at Nye's Corner.
An extra, large crop OF hay is re-
ported in this vicinity.
Blaine Richardson cut the grass for
Addie Merrill on her farm this season.
Mr. and Mrs. Abel Whitten of Ca
naan have been visiting friends in this
vicinity the past few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23
GARDINER LAWYER
ON WAR PATH

Gardiner has an attorney who is all
puffed up with pride at his marksman-
ship and all because he was able,
through happy chance, to send one
poor little woodchuck to glory by the
shotgun route. Said disciple of Black
stone has a War Garden because he
felt Lonesome. His wife and daughters
are Red Crossers and his boys about
to do their bit for Uncle Sam. Hence
the garden; but his friends have not
seen any blisters on his hands made by
the hoe handle nor stains on his fingers
from weed pulling nor as yet heard a
single complaint from him regarding
lame back.
Mr.. Attorney was terribly incensed
when he saw a woodchuck in his garden
eating his beans and other tenderly nur-
tured plants. What was he to do. He
didn't know how to fire any kind of d
gun or bomb but a verbal one and he
knew we'll enough that the effect of
one of these on the marmot would not
be lasting Nothing else to do but to
take lessons in loading and firing and
qualify as a sharpshooter. One morning
toward the latter part of last week his
neighbors were aroused very early. to
be exact at 43o, by the sound of a heavy
report. No others followed. for the at
torney had qualified and his chuckship
had crossed the bar. The funeral was
quiet and immediate. 1t is understo ood
that some of his neighbors threaten him
with the heavy hand of the law, but
he goes about the daily pursuits of life
unabashed simply saying that they
have no case for they should have been
up at that time anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23

Cards for the enrolment of women
and girls over Is years of age in the
United States Food Administration are
being distributed by the post office au-
thorities. Their early return after sig
nature by such women and girls is re-
quested. Please note that no postage
will be required on these and they may
be handed TO the carriers, placed in
street letter boxes or post office drops.
Each signer will later be furnished a
household window tag entitled Mem
ber Of United States Food Administra-
ton" and card bearing the first in
structions Of the food administrator.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23
RAIDER ON WAY
ACROSS ATLANTIC

An Atlantic Port, July 2,-The pres
ence OF a strange vessel, believed to be a
German raider due west from the Spanish
coast and two-thirds of the way across
the Atlantic from Europe, was reported
by a British freight steamer which es-
capped from the unidentified craft and ar
rived here today
Officers Of the British vessel described
the stranger as bark rugged, with four
masts and a smokestack rising between
the main and mizzenmasts. She was
steering northwest at seven knots an hour
when, sighted early on July Is and bore
down on the freighter. The latter OUT
distanced the supposed raider altar
brief chaee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23
Through its
Advertising
A Store
Speaks"

The spiri.. tho character. tho poll.
>eio. and practices Of the store - ~
! Asarvee institution show. and area
illumined, through its advertising.
To many this "voice" is a familiar
~one. carrying sae new message OF
%an old friend. To others--aiways te>
lis a new voice, making its irnprss.
>sion upon them for the frs: time.
2 Il wins either immediate comfy
Adsnce, or immediate dislike. WhsnA
you hear a voice for the first time.
%either over the phone or In ners~
Aintinate conversation. you form a
lasting impression Of the ter,psra.
mont, character and personality Of
>the talker. In some such reasursH
Ayou also form an impression Of =
business through reading its ad.
vertisino. II the 'voiee" 10 boast.
>fuI. vague. arrogant. tho inpressiont
will last ione-and to the disad.
Vantage Of the merchant. II Il In.
4spires confidence. If il has the rina$
Aof eenuineness. Of friendliness, Il is,%
indeed, "the voice that wins"
? Merchants should try 20 get ths>
Adetaehed view Of their advsrtisins-A
tho viess Of the reader Of it. They
shouId try to make u TRUTH.Y
tFuLLY REFLECT THE SPIRlr>
ioF THE STORE. .
! Tho most successful advertisersA
do this. The advertising. aiways.
epietures the store-carries some of>
kthe spirit ef the store r1anagement\
to every readsr-impresses the
vstcre's policies and practices Of
>sER"IcE and Of DEPENDAell./
1'7Y. 4.
See that -ths voice. Of your ssersA
r;ra. trus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23

chests with padlocks, brooms, washtubs
and numerous other things. All OF them
are absolutely necessary to insure the
sanitation and comfort OF the members
of the regiment Ordinarily the govern
ment would furnish these things, but it
IS unable to do so at the present time
because of the demands made upon it by
the forces at the front and those which
will soon be sent.
While there has been no order vet to
mobilize the regiment in Brunswick next
Wednesday, it is confidently expected
that it will be received, the men being
sent there for the purpose OF the federal
physical examination and for equipment
1t is believed that the regiment will be
there no longer than 10 days or two weeks
at the end Of which time it will entrain
for Charlotte. \. c.. training camp to be-
gin intensive training for period cover
ing at least six months.
The first rehearsal of the Milliken Reg
iment Band took place Sunday morning
at the Exposition building. at which a
large number of musicians was present
This band now has a strength Of Is pieces
and needs only a bass tuba and B Iat
clarinetist. Director Korda. who served
six years in the regular army, is one Of
the best clarinetists In New England, and
in the band are representatives Of all Of
the theatrical orchestras in Portland.
The following telegram has been sent
out from the Maine adjutant general s
Office to Col Balentine:
by direction of the war department
you will instruct recruiting officers in the
organization of your command not to ac-
cept for voluntary enlistment any per-
sons who have been selected for service
whom notice of the call has been mailed
by the local boards. Recruiting ofncers
should require all men of the ages from
q to 81 to produce registration card to
satisfy themselves that applicants for en-
listment have not already been selected
for service under the selective draft act.
| "PRESsON,
"Adjutant General"
| 1t has been learned on good authority
that 100000 men will be called by the
selective draft during the first year. The
chances Of any man eligible for war ser
vice to escape, If such be his intention.
is thus seen to be very slight. In Kenne-
bee county the preceding telegram could
hardly apply, as the first draft calls no
men from this county as the quota Is
filed by enlistment. and it is understood
that any man may enlist If he desire.
Many are already preparing to take ad-
vantage Of the last chance to show their
patriotism by going before they are sent.
One man said yesterday:
They've got my number. all right
and ] was ready to 60. but I find that
Kennebec will not furnish any men on the
| hrst call. But do you think I'm going to
stay at home and have it said that the
only way I escaped was by someone else
taking my place Not on your army
shoes. No man has got to do my fighting
for me-not while I've got my health"
Captain Hinckley Of the Burleieh Bat
! terry has received orders to recruit the
battery to full war strength Of 100 mer
/ at once. First come. first served. Is
someone doing your fighting for you?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23

Mrs Nellie Parlin, Page street, re-
ceived on Friday a letter from her
son Horace. dated July 8, Somewhere
ir England" stating he was we'll and
happy and had n wonderful trip across
the Atlantic. Sunday. July /, was
Dominion day and they had an extra
good dinner served them. He expect
ed to get to work August l. One
morning they had eggs for breakfast.
il taking 1900 for the crowd. He will
send address when he finds where they
are to be located
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23
Great Serial, "a Voice On the Wire,'
Robert Warwick in Sudden
Riches" and a Comedy Today
Johnsop Onera House

"A Voice On the Wire" in two parts,
Robert warwick in the World feature,
Sudden Riches and a comedy is the
splendid program to be seen at the John
son Opera House today. complete
change will be found at this theatre to-
morrow. "A Voice On the Wire" has
created more stir among picture follow
ers than anything vet shown in the serial
line as one can step in any time and be
entertained in a live manner word
about the big star, Robert Warwick:-The
World Film Corp. presents Robert War
wick. the idol of the screen in a supreme
screen sensation. Sudden Riches
Star-Robert Warwick, who is at pres
ent playing the leading role opposite Miss
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23
CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced that there
will be an examination on July 3Oth
to fill the position of laborer at the
Gardiner post Office. No educational
test will be given and applicants will
not be assembled for mental examina
ton. Physical ability. training and
experience will be considered. The
salary is $500 per year All applicants
must be between the ages of 20 and so
except those honorably discharged
from the military and naval service
of the United States by reason of dis
ability from wounds received or sick =
Ness incurred. Application blanks may
be secured from the local secretary.
Arthur II. ] ander, at the post office
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-23
HAIL STORM
AT OAKLAND

Waterville people who chanced to be
In Oakland at the pond Sunday after
noon ran into one of the most severe
hail storms that has visited this sec
ton for a long time. Grass and grow
ing crops were destroyed. the limbs
were ripped from trees and the hail
stones broke many panes of glass. A
local man who was in the thick of it
gathered up some Of the larger Of the
stones and found one that measured
two and one-eighth inches long. and
was large in proportion.
1t was fully as large as good sized
hens egg. The same man in coming