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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Roosevelt's Idea
of Mans First Duty
"To Be Mans Man, Not a Sc lie S. Creature
Who Wants Somebody Else to Fight for Him, :
He Declares at Mineola to His Nassau County
Neighbors

Mineola, y. y, May Cool. Theodore
Roosevelt addressing several thousands
of his Nassau county "ncighbors" at
the fairgrounds here today, appealed to
the wealth among them not to employ
labor to .beautfy their estates while the
country is at war. Lifting his hat and
pointing TO a huge American flag near
by he urged those present ito come to
the front in an eager desire to serve with
their bodies, with every quality of their
souls and spirit and mind; with their
service, labor and military skill, and not
stand upon words, but In deeds, for the
one flag that floats over us-that flag
which holds in its folds the future glory
of mankind.
The former President reviewed the
sheriffs reserve corps, composed of
many of the most prominent citizens Of
his home county. Turning to the audi
ence, Col Roosevelt declared if there was
any man in the country who was not
prepared to do everything in his power
now when the nation calls, he had bet
ter go away"
DO not think in terms of self-sac-
rifice, but in terms of service" said
Colonel Roosevelt. Il do not pity
man who has chance to risk his life
for his country. I envy him. There
must be absolutely and undivided 10y
atty to your flag. The events of the
past two years have shown that no
man can be more loyal to two flags
than to two wives. Any man who is
not good husband is not a good cit
izen While Germany stands as the
most efficient military autocracy the
world has ever seen. no man is a good
American who does not stand against
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
The Program

Tho SIX chief points OF the program
are enumerated as follows:
First Ne annexations.
See ma 80 indemnities.
Tlr1 1.-THE south Slavic lands and
AI>'ro hungarian crown lands remain
"a the Dual Monarchy, but Socialists
should support the efforts of their in
nhitants 10 gain autonomy.
Fourth Finland and Russian Poland
d. ho Independent states. The people
Gali.ln 10 have autonomy under the
s'fereignty OF Austria. Under this
lead thc assertion is made that AN
enduring solution of the Polish prob
lem can be expected to be reached in
t7c future by free agreements between
he TWO central powers and the indie
pendent state OF Russian Poland"
FIFTH Restoration of freedom of COM
nereo on land and sea; modification OF
he protectoulst system. the establish
inert ~ International administration
for an maratime routs and inter-oceanic
canals Internationally built and admin
r'erei railways.
sixth Rorrn 20 the maratime princi-
T'e established ly the Paris treaty Of
lSh especially regarding the prohibition
" He ap'ure or arming OF merchant
me-" a'ot-hment OF prize courts; reduc-
'an..' '., onntrahand list, taking there
'r0m especially all raw materials for
.u'U or food. modification of the
nights ~ blockade and restriction Of me-
oh1r VI means which may be employed
w. mava.me and air warfare.
Tsr delegates go on record as opposing
'f' arrsNatinn of Belgium and declare
themselves ~ being friendly to Ser
tas dependence. which state. by join
liz win Montenegro. can assure itself
- 7n outlet TO the sea"
Thc. declare that the Balkan states
s....I arrange their own internal az
'.rs ,tuou' outside Interference.
rro m'urc ~ Alsace and Lorraine Is
rat mentioned
TH' ctcoh. Polish and Bosnian dele
sa'ee pHl formulate their own program
'a'rr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Thousands to Hear

The President spoke in the amphi-
arranged by the local Grand Army of
the Republic and attended by> thou
sands. He said he did not pity the
men IN whose honor the ceremonies
were held. Il envy them, rather" he
went on. because theirs is great
work for liberty accomplished. and We
are in the midst of a work unfinished
tesllng our strength where theirs has
already been tested The time for ac-
ton, he said, had come, and in the
providence of God America will once
more have an opportunity to show the
world that she was born to servo man
kind.
president Wilson, speaking today at
memorial exercises in Arlington GENE.
terry, declared the time had come for ac-
ton by this nation and that he had no
fear Of the part America would play in
the great world war.
In the providence Of Cod he said.
America once more has an opportunity
serve mankind"
The President declared that while no
such day as this could be without sor
row, he looked rather with envy on those
who served their country in the Civil
war, because their work for liberty is
done.
NO man can he glad that such things
have happened as we have witnessed in
these last fateful years, but perhaps il
may be permitted to US to be glad we
have an opportunity to show the prin-
ciples We profess to be living; that. live
in our hearts and to have a chance by
pouring out Of our blood and treasure
to vindicate the things which we have
professed. For my friends, the real
fruition of life Is to do the things which
we have said we wished to do. There
are times when work seems empty and
only action seems great. Such time
has come and in the providence OF God
America will once more have an oppor-
tunity to show to the world that she was
born to serve mankind"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
minor ATTACKS
Characterize Fighting:
on Western Front
Assaults Oh Italian Front Losing
Intensity

The battlefront from Gorilla south
ward toward the head of the Gulf of
Triest remains the only theatre where
for the moment hard fighting is in
progress. Even here, however, the in
tensity which characterized the oper-
ations last week is lacking.
on the front in France where Field
Marshal Haig's forces are facing the
Germans the operations by neither
side have arisen above minor attacks
for several days, consisting mainly Of
maneuvers by small raiding parties
and artillery dueIs Of a moderate de-
gree Of strength.
Wednesday also passed without in
fantry engag ements between the
French and Germans although their
respective guns took part in spirited
artillery duels to the south of St.
Quentin and in Champagne.
The Russians and Austrians in the
eastern theatre are fighting in more
lively fashion than has been the case
for months. This is particularly true
in East Galacia where several days aAo
the Russians began an offensive. As
vet the Pctrograd war office has made
no comment on the situation as it now
exists in this region. nor has the Aus
tran official statement given idea as
to the extent of the hostilitics or an
intimation of the exact zone where the
fighting is going on.
The anticipated commencement OF
hostilities by the Russians and Ruma-
mans in Eumania has not yet material
lied Between Jamiano and the head
of the Gulf of Triest the Italians have
again cut into the Austrian line and
occupied positions west of the village
Of MedeazZa thereby bringing their
right wing closer toward Dunno and
the railway line reading toward
Triest. The Austrian war office repots
the epulse of Italian attacks near ia
miano while a similar claim is made
by Rome for the Italians with regard
to Austrian attacks to the north on the
Julian front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Determining Amount

After working all through the holt
day with treasury experts recapitulat-
ing the committees revision, Chair
man Simmons announced that as re-
drafted the estimated revenue, to be
brought in by the bill now totals ST.
400, 900, 900. A bill aggregating slightly
above 81, 800, 00o, 900 now is generally ex-
pected.
Senator Simmons hopes to be able to
introduce the re-drafted measure in
the Senate by the middle of next week
for immediate consideration. On the
basis of the committees work thus far
income, excess profits, liquor, tobacco,
special excise or consumption and
stamp taxes are the principle revenue
sources. The committee has definitely
cut out of the House bill tax levics
aggregating s223,000,000 and much more
tentatively has been eliminated.
OF the principle House schedules not
yet passed upon it was reliably stated
tonight that the committee probably
will adopt or but slightly change the
taxes on liquors. wines, freight and
express transportation. Pullman serv-
ice pipe line, amusements, and tele-
graph and long distance telephone
messages.
Rates for the new license tax on au-
tomobile excess profits. perfumes, pat
ent medicines, confectionery and several
other items have not yet been fixed. The
committee today received a new treas
ury estimate of proposed automobile
taxes ranging from 100000 to $780,
600 upon both selling price and horse
power standards, from which to make
final decision. Taxation of newspapers,
magazines and other publications having
the second class. or cent a pound mail
ing rate. will he taken up tomorrow.
Postmaster General Burleson today urg-
ed Senator Simmons to support Senator
Hardwicks plan for retaining the one
but taxing the parts devot
ed to advertising. The committee, Sena-
tor Simmons said feels that some share
of the tax burden should be placed upon
the publications enjoying postage rates
less than actual cost of transportation,
but it will not impose a burdensome levy.
Should the Hardwick plan as offered or
modified be adopted, Senator Simmons
said. the per cent. tax upon all adj
vertising previously approved by the COM
mittee. would be changed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
chevrolet Wins
Ohio Auto Race at 102
Miles an Hour
His Brother Second and Ira Vail
Takes Third

Cincinnati May 30.--Louis Chevrolet
driving at an average speed of slightly
better than 102 miles an hour captur-
ed the 250mile international sweep
stakes automobile race at the Charon-
Vile speedway today with a Frontenac
car but he was. only a few second in
his favor of his brother, Castor Chev-
rolet in the same make of machine.
Ira Vail in a Hudson was less than a
18th of mile behind the second man,
but the remainder Of the field was we'll
strung out. For just a moment while
the racers were on their 236th mile it
appeared as if CASTOR Chevrolet would
carry out the prize, but tire trouble at
the last moment forced him into the
pit and he had to capituate to his
brother who had the distinction of 60
ing through the entire race without a
single stop at the pits.
Ralph De Palma in Packard look
ed like a strong contender for more
than half the journey when he allowed
Louis Chevrolet to set the pace while
he followed a close second However,
soon after passing the $50 mile mark.
De Palma developed engine trouble
and was forced out Of it,
Earl Cooper with a Stutz likewise
ran into hard luck with tire trouble but
managed to continue in the race and
finished seventh Tom Milton in a Du-
senberg. who had been hanging within
a mile or two Of the leaders during the
entire race. came strong toward the end
and captured fourth position. Otto
Herring in an ogren was fifth and Ed
die Hearne in a Duscnberg sixth
The race was remarkably free from
serious accidents, one car catching fire
on the back stetch but doing little
damage outside Of destroying the car
Another machine went into a fence on
the far turn of the track. but did no
damage. Barney Oldfield with an Old
field special. finished eighth in the race,
Ralph milford in q Hudson ninth. A.
r. Patterson 10th and Joe Thomas 11th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
MASSES WITH ALLIES
Declaration of NJ. c. A. Official
from PetrOgrad

Wala Walla, Wash. May 3o-That the
masses of the Russian people are un-
reservedly committed TO the cause of the
Allies and are strongly in favor of con-
tinuing the war because they realize that
German victory would mean the loss
OF all they have gained in the revolution.
was the statement made here today by
G. NJ. Day, secretary of the international
committee of the Y. NJ C. A.. who for
six years has been stationed at Petro-
grad. He left Russia April II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

The Pennington selectmen have COM
pleted taking the valuation Of the town.
and find the total to be s2,lss.4s5. an in
crease over last year Of slse.Tso The
value Of real estate Is sl.s45,7l5, an in
crease OF sl3O.s9o; the total personal es-
tate is valued at s4s1. $50. an increase since
last year Of $3s.s7o The total number OF
poll taxes is 97S. a decrease OF IS from last
year. The number of polls, including
those not taxed. is 1853, an increase Of g.
The tax rate this year will be q mills on
the dollar. one mill less than last year
There are enrolled 476 males of military
age, including those who have already
$500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
PEACE PROGRAM
of Teuton Delegates to
Stockholm
no Indemnities or AnnexatiOns
Are Intended

stockholm, May ao.-Nia London,
C71 r MD The peace program of the
Austrian and German delegates to the
Socialist conference to be held here
n formulated in group conference
rrot ici for no annexation. no indem-
r'.cs and restriction OF mechanical
mans which may be employed in mar
r.vr Gnl air warfare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

Work has actually been started on
the federal detention building for the
immigration service on House island,
Portland harbor, and it should be COM
pleted before winter. The building will
cost s63 900 and after the war will be
used for the detention Of immigrants
awaiting the medical examinations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

the army appeals to all to whom Free
Russia is dear to rally around the Coun-
Gil of Soldiers and Workmen's delegates
and the provincial government and not
to permit adventures to let the army
become manure for foreign fields"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
MAY DELAY MEETING
Likely to Postpone Conference
to July Is

Amsterdam, May 30.-via London
According to news received from the
Dutch delegates at Stockholm, the So
cialst conference has been postponed
until July Il, or possibly later. Every
thing depends upon the date of arrival
Of the French and italian delegations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

London, May 30-(S.15 P. N.Y.
Merchant vessels of
more than 1000 tons were sunk
during the past week, it was off,
cially announced tonight. One
vessel of less than 1900 tons and
two fishing vessels were sunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Campaign Is
Weakening
BRITISH LOSE Nine
FEWER SHIPS THAN
THE WEEK Previous

of More Than
1900 Tons and Three
Smaller Vessels-Ar-
rivals 2719 and Sail
ings Seventeen
Successfully Wit h
stood Attack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Text of Announcement

The text of the announcement reads
Weekly summary:
Arrivals 2719; salings 276S.
British merchant vessels sunk by
mines or submarines-over 1900 tons.
1S-under 1900 tons, /.
British merchant vessels unsuccess-
fully attacked including one previous
ly reported II.
British fishing vessels sunk, ..
The report invariably includes all
mercantile tonnage known to have
been sunk by mines or submarines,
whether employed by the government
or otherwise.
The losses of British shipping from
the submarine war as reported this
week total 81. as compared with to-
tai of 80 lost in the previous week.
While the losses of vessels exceeding
1900 tons each remain the same, as in
the last previous report, the number
of vessels of less than 1000 tons is re-
duced from to only l. The number
of fishing vessels sunk is reduced from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
SAFE PASSAGE
Granted by Germany to
Scandinavian Ships
Swede and Norway Steamers
May Leave British Ports

London, May 3o.-A Stockholm dis
patch to Reuters says that the Ger
man government has announced that
Swedish and Norwegian steamers now
in British ports will have a safe pass
age home from July 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
w A N 7 E p
Experienced Stitching Room
Helm OF All Kinds

Including two needle vampers.
steady work for months on L. S. Army
shoes
Apply to A. c. EASTMAN, Eaton
Shoe Factory, Augusta. Me.
nay3od2wks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
War Tax Bill Near
Final Form otal of
Billion and a Half
Holiday Recapiiii1la 1ion of Senate Finance Com
mi i11Hass Revision of House Measure - Treas
ugy Epear5s ..biin Consideration - Admins
trAinm i3iessslioe ON Second Class Mail R a e
QuzSt1E1n

Washington. May 3o-The war tax
bill today assumed rough but nearly
final form in the revision of the 81 800
000.000 House measure by the Senate
finance committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
THE WEATHER
FAIR

FAIR
Weather forecast for north New
Fair Thursday; Friday local
rains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
French Fear German
influence Over the
Russian Socialists

Concatlo IN OF French Factions and Decision -
Attend Stockholm Conference Results ~ ~
Status OF Military Affairs in Russia-Govern ~
ment OF france to Be Asked It's Attitude r o.
ward the Conference o.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-08-02
Heavy Rain and Hail
South Of Cleveland

Jamestown, July "a. - The hail
storm of last Saturday, which was Sc
we're south of Cleveland, in small To-
calities and in strips of territory, de-
stroyed all the growing grain on a
number Of farms. Mack Sinclair lost
24O acres of wheat, 100 acres of bar
ley, and unfortunately had no hail in
surance. About 70 acres of fax, how
ever, were left but slightly damaged
by the hail and promise to make fair
crop, if no other unforeseen accident
occurs.
The hail was heavy enough to kill
birds and in one instance knocked
down a large hog and raised bumps on
horses and cattle, that were caught
out in the storm. Mr.. Sinclair is
plowing up his grain and has the sat-
isfaction Of knowing that he can at
least get good lot of summer fallow-
ing, if he has lost all prospects for
the grain crop of 1917.
The report that the Tim Williams
farm was also hailed out in the
same storm is incorrect Most Of the
crop is all right as yet, as far as the
hail was concerned. Slight damage
was done ON small portions of the
field. The storm was accompanied by
a heavy rain which soaked the land
for the first time this summer
Very few parties had hail insur-
ance, as the rates are high and the
crops did not appear to justify it.
In the Sinclair neighborhood the
crops on the Hendrickson and Sick
erson farm were also cleaned up en-
tirely in the same storm.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-08-02
Names and Locations Of
Army and Guard Camps

The names and locations of the Ma.
tionaly army cantonments and the ma
tional guard mobilization camps are
as follows:
National Army Cantonments-Cam
Deven, Aver, Mass; Camp Upton, Yap-
hank, L. L.; Camp Dix, Wrightstown,
N. j.; Camp Meade, Admiral, Md;
Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va; Camp
Jackson, Columbia, S. c.; Camp Cor
don, Chamblee, Ca; Camp Sherman,
Chillicothe, Ohio; Camp Taylor, Louis.
vile, KY; Camp Custer, Battle Creek,
Mich; Camp Grant, Rockford, ILL.,;
Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark; Camp
Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa; Camp Fun.
ston, Fort Riley, Kans.; Camp Travis,
San Antonia, Tex; Camp Lewis,
American Lake, Wash.
National guard mobilization camps
Camp Green, Charlotte, N. c.; Camp
Wadsworth, Spartansburg, S. c.; Camp
Hancock, Augusta, Ca; Camp McClel,
Ian, Admission, Ala; ~ Camp Sevier,
Greenytlle, S. c.; Camp Wheeler, Ma.
con, Ca; Camp Macarthur, Waco,
Tex; Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. !;
Camp Cody, Deming, N. Mex; Camp
Doniphan, Fort Sill, Okla; Camp
Bowie, Fort Worth, Tex; Camp Sheri-
dan, Montgomery, Ala; Camp Shelby,
Hattiesburg, Miss; Camp Beauregard,
Alexandra, La; Camp Kearney, Linda
Vista, CAL; Camp Fremont, Palo Alto,
Cal.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-08-02

Friday evening at o'clock Company
G of Valley City ceased to be a unit
of the state militia and became afl1-
ated with the troops for federal SER
vice.
Captain J.. w. Murphy and Captain
Robert White, both North Dakota
First Infantry men, were the muster
ing officers. There were 134 men
included in the muster, and as Captain
Ritchie tersely stated, more are
needed.
The examining surgeons who have
been doing the examining preparatory
to muster were Lieutenants Becke-
meyer and White, both M. O.. R. c.
men, Vaccination was given to all
the men and the typhoid treatment to
the new members.
AS to when the troops leave here
it is all matter of speculation. No
orders have been received, but if the
troops from North Dakota are to be
moved to some training camp by Aug
ust 5, as expected, the order for this
to go to Fort Lincoln may
come any day. .....
A cordial invitation from Captain
Richie for the editor to mess with the
company this evening was readily &C
cepted on the reputation Of the mess
cook and our anxiety to refute any
insinuation that we don't know beans.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-08-02
Death Summons
". NJ. Greenwood

Early Wednesday morning, July 25,
death came to claim one of the early
settlers of Barnes county William
Manly Greenwood answered the final
summons after a short illness Of a
week. Coming to Valley City p
years ago, he responded to his coun-
try's call and enlisted for the Span
ish war. At the close of the war he
re-enlisted remaining in the Philip,
pines three years longer He leaves to
mourn his loss his wife, a daughter,
Mrs. V. C. Rich, of Goodrich, and VIII.
liam NJ. Greenwood, Jr., besides his
mother, Mrs. M. A. Greenwood, of
Minneapolis, his sisters, ! Mrs. o. D.
Hoffman, Minneapolis, Mrs. c. D. Hud:
son, Of St. Cloud, Mimi, and brothers,
S. w. Greenwood, Of Portland, Ore,
and G. E. Greenwood, of Valley City.
The funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at o'clock from the
Congregational church.
Mr.. Greenwood has always been an
exemplary citizen and true husband
and father. His death came as a great
shock to large host of friends.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-08-02
Tells Of
Crop Failures Here

st. Paul, July 25.-State Auditor
Carl R. Kositzky of North Dakota, on
his way to Des M0ines, Iowa, visited
the capitol here today and told of the
discouraging conditions faced by
farmers in large areas of his state, and
predicted that in some instances they
would not get the return of the seed.
Lack Of rain is to blame for crop
conditions In North Dakota, accord.
ing to Mr. Kositzky. "The crop out
look in the Red River valley is good"
he said, "but poor in the central part
of the state, and poorer still in the
northwestern corner. Crops in Kidder
and Barnes counties looked good until
burned recently. In some sections
they are plowing crops under, having
given up hope of yield"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-08-02
First Examination of
Drafted Men Next Week

The official or master list" of the
numbers drawn at Washington has not
arrived in Valley City yet, according
to the statement of County Auditor
Nelson this morning. This evidently
tion this week.
When the list arrives the local ex
emption board will have to make out a
list of the Barnes county men who will
have to report for examination. This
will require couple of days, and the
drafted men must be- given five days
notice in which to appear after the
list has been posted. If the list should
arrive tomorrow it would bring the
time we'll into next week when the
first one-third of the list will be
made to appear for examination.