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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

Washington JAM 25-The world peace address President
Wilson to the Senate inter by Ehu speech
here tonight admission tn no way out of war ex
by preparation for enuncaton of the course
of Germany He said he full sympathy with the pur-
Of the speech which cont aimed much ideasm
Mr. Root spoke before the Ma tonal Security Leagues Con-
gress of Conservative Patriots m holding threedav session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
In a Remarkable Address He
Expresses Full Sympathy with
President S 'Noble Idealism'
SEES NO WAY OUT OF WAR
EXCEPT BY PREPARATION

Appeals for Universal Service a nd Denounces
Principles Calling for the Sacrifice of Belgi-
um and Serbia Audience at National Secur-
ity Leagues Session Is Brought Cheering to
Feet Many Times During Speech
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
hrrory Report

.n,rial committe" appointed by
.r. ..t legislature To- investigate
ruaH, conditions IN the state report
IA tnli outside OF the city of Portland
rsro r. not u single armory with IA
Hr.a f1r caring for the property OF
\. Ntuoupl Guard companies occupy
raised 20 the rcquHd war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Our Freedom Threatened

American freedom was threatened,
he declared, by the principle of liberty
of national evolution, asserted by Ger
many the application of which had
meant the overwhelming of Serbia and
Belgium and which if approved by the
world will meap that our American
freedom will surely die and die while
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

Yukio Ozaki was formerly mayor of
TOXIC. He visited the United States in
1910 and a dinner was given his honor
at Washington by President Taft. He
became minister of Justice in the Okuma
cabinet in 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

Washington, Jan. 25.-Ground work for
the expected attack in the Senate on
President Wilson'S proposal that the
United States join league for peace
was laid today in resolution introduced
by Senator Borah reaffrming as ma
tional policy the doctrine of no entang-
ling alliances laid down by Washington
and Jefferson.
No Mention of Address
Unlike the pending Cummins resolution.
Senator Borah's proposal makes no direct
reference to the Presidents peace adj
dress, but it's adoption would commit the
Senate in all matters coming before it
touching the intent or affairs of foreign
countries to conform it's acts to those
time-honored principles so long and SO
happily part of our own policies
There was no debate on the resolution
but after it's Introduction Democratic
members of the foreign relations com
mittee went into informal conference and
made plans to forestall discussion OF the
matter on the floor before the committee
has considered it. The Democrats insist
ed that the President had proposed no
departure from natural traditions and
that there is nothing in the resolution
to reflect on his utterances. Some lead
ers even predicted that if the resolution
came to a vote every Democrat would
support it; but they declared discussion
at this time would be futile and needless
" would disrupt Senate business
Senator Borah, in presenting the
resolution asked that it go over for a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Interprets Proposal

The former secretary of state con-
strued Mr. Wilson's proposal for a
league of nations for peace as mean
ing the formation of a convention I'M
der which it would be left to every
signatory powe rto determine it's duty.
1T would be a worthless agreement
on our part if we haven't a ship or
soldier we can contribute to the war
if war there ought to be war for the
maintenance of peace"
Mr. Root turned also to the Presi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

Senator Howard Davies of Var
mouth. when asked Thursday if he
would express himself regarding the
suffrage question, said:
"I'nn extension Of suffrage to women
'as principal Of our government is
proper and fundamentally correct.
our government pre-supposes the
larger the number of intelligent vot-
-ers, the better and more beneficial the
legislation.
Laws at one time were proclaimed
Nv the King. afterwards Jointly by the
King and his wise men and from this
beginning there was evolved Demo-
cratic institutions and government.
Women have their place with us in
giving us higher and better Legislation
and assisting in placing the founda-
zion of our system of government on o
purer. better and surer basis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
THE SENATORS
OF THIS COUNTY
FAVOR SUFFRAGE

IAN three of the Kennebec senators
viii support the equal suffrage amend
mont and ii will have safe two thirds
ma jority in both branches of the Leg
iSlaturc," said Senator Willis f.. Swift
Of Augusta. who on Thursday morning
introduced in tic Senate a resolve for
the submission to the people of the
Constitutional amendment providing
for woman suffrage.
This amendment has been drawn
with great care. the senator continued,
because the proponents of the resolve
feel certain that it will pass. 1t gives
actual equal suffrage and has an alien
clause, differing in Il number of re
speCts from suffrage resolves intro
dGced at previous sessions.
"H,t very few Republicans will OPP
pose the measure" said Senator Swift.
Ind ! hay" assurances from a con-
Siderable number of Democrats that
they will also support it."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Premier of Britain
on the War Council
LLOYD GEORGE SEES A NEW EPOCH
IN THE HIST DRY OF THE EMPIRE

Desires Advice of Dominion's Premiers All
the Problems of War and Peace as Affecting
the British Peoples Will Be Thoroughly Con-
sidered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
DAY by DAY

the steady. persistent, consistent
,svert,ser gains. Business will
~ better this year with adver.
Using.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
THE WEATHER: Overcast

are preparing now for the big
busy season ahead. It's time to
begin the advertising campaign
the buyers are ready.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01

in making this the banner day. Floats
representing the different business in
terests are being constructed and fam
lily cars will be a real beauty show.
The management has secured a
book giving several hundred photos Of
beautifully decorated cars and it will
be on display at The Lamar Motor
Co. and those who wish to secure a
design and instructions for carrying
it out will find this book very instruc-
tive and free to all. The artificial
decorations can be bought by piece
on yard at wholesale prices from any
Of the garages in Lamar, the proprie-
tors Of these garages constituting the
committee on decorations.
The fair company will offer several
prizes for the various decorated cars
and the competition will be keen.
There will be a free for all auto race
on that day, the purse being $500
which will stimulate the interest OF
the speed loving motorists to its high
est degree.
The company hopes to make this the
record day of the fair. For any in
formation wanted in regard to the fair
address the secretary, Geo. W. Peter
office over First National Bank
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01
RED CROSS OFFICERS
Prowers County Chapter Completes
Its Organization And Is Now
Ready for Work

Owing to the immense amount Of
work being done by the Red Cross ma
tional organization at the present time
it has been hard for the newly organ
lied Prowers County Chapter to get
authority from headquarters to COM
plete the organization and form local
working aul<iliarics. However the ma
tional organization finally granted the
authority and on Monday evening the
members were called together at the
Masonic temple to elect permanent
officers for the ensuing year. The re-
port Of the committee on organization
was read, recommending the follow
ing as the officers: Mayor C. r.
Strain, chairman; Mrs. Geo. b. Mer-
rill, vice-chairman; r. l.. Christy, sec
retary, and C. NJ. Lee, treasurer. These
together with w. b. Gordon, Judge
Cranky Hillyer and DR.. l.. f. Likes to
constitute the executive committee,
and they were elected accordingly. The
latter body will meet soon to appoint
the various working committees to
look after the many activities Of the
order that are proposed in order to
do Prowers county's share in the great
work before the national body. A
number Of local auxiliaries have been
organized at the various towns in the
county and several will be at once in
Lamar, and it is expected that through
the central chapter supplies can be
purchased more economically and the
various auxiliaries work together more
effectively.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01
PRowERs COUNTY FAIR
Five Days, August 2s to September /,
of the Big Summer Holiday

The Prowers County Fair and
Amusement Company Will hold its
fair on August 2s to September /.
Everything is being put in condition
for large exhibit. Many entries arc
coming in from surrounding territory
and many inquiries are being receiv-
ed in regard to local competition.
The premium catalog will be ready
by August l. A most generous prem
ium list is being offered in all de
partments and from the number of
inquiries coming in the entry list will
be the largest ever registered here.
There will be five days Of real fair.
Tuesday, the 28th, will br Tamar Day
and an extensive prograr sen ar
nged for that day. There viii be a
floral automobile parade and everyone
is invited to join the same and assist
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01
New Superintendent Chosen for Monte
Vista Schools

Mr.. George r. Momyer, Of Lamar,
Colorado, was elected superintendent
Of Monte Vista schools at Tuesday
nights meeting Of the board Of ed
ucation. Mr.. Momyer has been sup
erintendcnt of the city schools of
Lamar, Colorado, a town in Prowers
county about the same size as Monte
Vista for a number Of years, and is
at present teaching science and rural
school work at the summer term Of
Colorado State Teachers College. He
is considered one of the foremost ed
ucators of the state and the school
board considers itself very fortunate
in having secured his services.
Mr.. Momyer was in the city last
Saturday and all who met him were
enthusiastic in recommending his Sc
lection The filling of vacancies on
the teaching staff will be postponed
until the school board can consult
with the new superintendent on the
subject.
Monte Vista has always boon just
ly proud Of her schools and under the
direction of Mr.. Momyer We are salts
fed that she will have better cause
than ever to hold them in high es-
seom.-Monte Vista Tribune.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01
Rifle Club Notes


A. L. Beavers, president of the
Lamar rifle club received telegram
this morning, from Mayor House
houldcr directing him to Accept no
further enlistmcnts account draft
This applys only to men Of draft age.
J. E. Brownlcc, secretary Of the
rifle club, in a conversation over the
phone with DR.. Robnott. was inform
ed that the recruiting officers for
the navy will not come to Lamar for
recruits on account Of the rush OF
business at Ft. Lyon. Persons de-
string to join ,ho navy viii have 60
go to tho fort, and arc instructed to
take their registration cards with
them or their applications c=-rot be
considered.
Henry Millican, Jesse B. Winsted.
William f. Womack, Frank Milican,
Claude Potter and Tip Pgtter, ell Of
upo. came in the first of the g.
to join the navy. DR.. Robnstt was
unable to come after them co they
ent on to the fort. Four Of these
boys arc homcstcclcra.
Through the Kindness and assistance
Of the city and county officials, the
second target at the rifle range viii
soon be ready for use. With these
targets at their disposal the mon call
cd for the new army should be able
to get all the practice necessary.
Don't forget drill practice is held
on the Central school grounds each
Wednesday and Friday nights. It's
free
The secretary Of the rifle club las
been directed by the chief OF ord
nance of the war department to hold
is of the Krag rifles and the free is
sue ammunition Mt the disposition Of
the governor Of the state of Colorado
for the purpose Of public safety. This
action was taken in accordance with
the recent act Of congress providing
for the issue of arms for home guards.
The Lamar club has in all about 40
rifles and several thousands rounds Of
ammunition, so is probably well equip
ped to furnish this assistance TO the
governor.
The rifle club officers announce that
the members medal match which the
club was arranging to pull off has
been indefinitely postponed. This was
made necessary by the fact that all
the free Issue ammunition must he
held subject to the orders of the gov
ernor, and also because the club has
just received a communication from
the commanding officer of the ord
nance department stating that unit
further notice no ordnance or ord
nance stores of any kind will be sold
to rifle clubs because of the urgcn'
need of all available ordnance stores
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01
Called In

Major Householder and Corporal
Davis and Land, who have besn II
charge Of the recruiting Office TO
Company d the past two months II
.he local land office, were called f
their post this week and left Sunda
for Denver Major Householder wi
Join the I'd Regiment at Pueblo th'
week, while Corporals Davis and Ian
will join Company D at Fort Logan
The latter organization will be mus
tered into the regular army in th9
next few days.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01
New Real Estate Business

Geo. c. Harris, foreman Of the
Sparks Office, has entered the real os-
tate business and will make a special
ty of city property either for sale, rent
or exchange. He already has a nice
line of houses listed, and will be glad
to show you something that will suit
your wants.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01

Mayor C. R. Strain and B. F. Tuck
er went to Trinidad the first of the
week on business.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01
Colorado Day

August 1st is a holiday in Lamar if
you want to do business at bank or
the postofIice, but elsewhere in town
you could not tell whether it was Col
orado day or Arkansas day or what
not. Our people are too busy to re-
member when it comes until they are
facing the notices on the bank doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
MAKE PLANS FOR
WATERVILLE co.

A great deal Of local interest is be,r,
in the proposed new regimen,
and it has been intensified by a renor
from a prominent man Of the city vh.
was in Augusta recently and in con,a,
ence with some officials there. Accord,n,
to the report. if an attempt Is to be m,s.
to get the regiment together It must \.
ready for service before the governns,,
will take notice Of It. In other word,
the fellows who are interested in the m,,
ter must work quietly and get toseth.,
theiI companies and then when the thin,
is ready offer it to the government. ana
there is no doubt but what 1t would \.
accepted. according to this man.
The local men who have been desc,,
interested In the matter are now con,h
ering plans for the getting together @, +.
company from waterville and probah,y
within very short time an appeal win
be made In some way for the young mo,
Of the city who wish to get into such +,
regiment to appear at come place ana
register. From the numper Of young me,
in the city who have said that they woul,
like to come into such a regiment una.,
the officers as noted, 1t would seen, .s,,
It would be very easy matter to eet +,
company together here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Auto and Train Travel

Travel on the railroad ia showing lit
tie let-up after the first of August rush
and it is not expected that it will be
very rushing again until about the middle
of the month. when there will be few
days of rush business again. The bust
ness on the whole this year has been a
little below expectations, the automobile
undoubtedly taking away a large amount
of passenger business, judging by the
large number of cars which are in this
city from all over tho country. One from
Michigan was in the city Thursday and "
il no uncommon thing to see cars from
Ohio and even from other states further
west and from the very southern states,
while Massachusetts and New York cars
are almost as common as Maine ones and
attract no more attention.
More big and high-priced cars are seen
on the streets this year. from away than
ever before and they usually have good
sized party riding in them. though occa-
sionally there will appear a big car with
only one or two people. great many
people complain of the Maine roads,
which they find at their worst In the vi
entity Of Waterville. the State Hihway
Commission taking notice Of this city
for the first time this year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
VISIT AMERICAN
TROOPS B!LLETED
ON ENGLISH SOIL

London, Aug. 9.-Through the court
esy of the war and foreign Offices
staff correspondent of The Associated
Press has teen permitted to visit the
American troops at their billets IN
England. They were found encampeo
in a valley in which white tents ex-
tended as far as the eye could see with
British officers and a squad Of nom
commissioned officers intensively train
ing them.
These British instructors were busy
making soldiers from men who until
a few weeks ago never saw an auto
matte pistol or a gas mask and they
were quite pleased at the success OF
their efforts; fer the Americans, they
say, learn quickly. understand thor
oughly and do not forget what has
been told them. Moreover, they con-
slider rema rkable the way in which
the Americans of the engineer corps
bend themselves TO discipline when
they realize that it is alllmportant in
the conduct of the war. Today the
Americans are working with gas
masks. The instructors break up COM
panies into squads and the members
stand in a circle and get lessons IN
quick adjustment, a feat which often
means life or death.
Once speedy in the adjustment Of the
mask, the Americans are taken to the
gas t,onches, where they walk through
dead.- fumes and to the open plain where
just a little of various gases are liber-
ated from tanks.
Most of the men at this encampment
are from the railways of America. They
are made up from the operating and con-
struction departments of the railways
and they are working hard in order to be
ready to construct and operate roads in
France and fight for this privilege if
necessary.
AS yet the Americans do not UNDER
stand cockney we'll and the cockneys
themselves have some little trouble in
understanding the idioms of the men from
Chicago and New York.
American and British flags float over
the camp from the same pole and to quote
the adjutant of one OF the battalions
"They mix well--both red, white and blue
the best in the world and the next
best"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
To Fix Bridge Over
Cousins River, Yarmouth

Portland. Ne, Aug a-Cousins River
bridge in Yarmouth on the state highway
must be rebuilt or the situation there
reredied in seine manner and hearing
hae been set for Aug % to Investigate
and decide what 10 do II is estimated
that new bridge will cost $4,000 and
this would be taken care Of under pro-
visions OF the bridge bill enacted two
years ago and amended last winter. go
that the town would pay half, the county
three-tenths and the State two-tenths OF
the cost. This amendment permits the
State or county to become the moving
party, whereas the original bill limited
the right of petition to the city or town
IN which such bridge was located.
This pair or bridges. as now existing.
constitute a menace to travel through
Yarmouth and failure TO induce the town
20 ask for a new bridge or share any Of
the expenses when the road was built
had led to this action AT this time. Tide
water makes up under two bridges and
the stream is principally salt water. cali
Cd Cousins river. 1t has been suggested
That a channel be cut through the soft
lay between the two channels so that
one bridge would carry all tide and fresh
water. the other channel under the bridge
being filled in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
STATE HOUSE
Maine Highway Men
Guests at Portland

The Massachusetts Highway Commits
sion held it's annual field day Thursda :
at Portland as guests of Winslow & Co.,
street commissioners and city engineers.
there being about 175 in the party, among
them Chief Engineer Paul D. Sargent
and Assistant Engineer L. b. Barbour OF
the Maine commission. The party was en-
tertained at breakfast at the Falmouth,
after which trolley ride was taken
around the city for the purpose OF IN.
specting the different pavements and the
works OF the Portland Stoneware Co.
At 1890 the party was taken by steam
er to Long Island, where a shore dinner
was served at Cushings. After dinner
President Williams Of the Massachusetts,
association thanked their hosts for the
eourtesies extended. to which Mr.. Wins.
low responded and CALLED upon Mayor
Chapman Of Portland, who welcomed the
association in behalf of the city Mr..
Winslow then called on Mayor Holme,
of Worcester. Mass. and then upon Mr..
Sargent. who welcomed the association
on behalf Of the State Highway Commits
sion, reviewing briefly the works accom-
plished by the commission during the
past three years and outlining the plans
which the commission has in mind for
completing the system Of State highways
The commissions system Of maints-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Autos Collide

Two cars. one driven by Daniel Gray Of
Fairfield and the other by H. y. Cole OF
this city. came together shortly after s
o clock Thursday evening at the corner
of Elm and Center streets. The Gray car
was coming up Elm street and the Cole
car out Center street and neither appar-
entity saw the other until it was too late
to avoid a collision. The front end Of
the Gray car was somewhat damaged and
the right side OF the Cole car. No one
aas hurt snd the damage was small.
Tas is very dangerous corner and
many accidents and near accidents have
happened there. but all Of them so far
have been lucky insofar as injuries to
persons are concerned, chiefly because
most Of the people who drive there have
been careful. and it was due to the fact
that neither Of the cars in Thursdays
smash was being driven at a fast clip
that no greater damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
GRANITE HILL NOTES

Mrs. Josephine NJ. Sprague will go
to Belfast Friday for a few days visit
with relatives. She will be accom-
panied by Miss Henrietta Margaret
Sprague and Master Charles Richie
Sprague
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sellar and
family have moved from Granite Hill
to Florence street, Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Holt and fam
ill., recently moved to Augusta
David r. Sprague, who has been ill.,
is reported to be improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert A. Gipson
were given a tin shower at their home
at Granite Hill by their friends on
Thursday evening, Aug. 9. 1t was a
very enjoyable occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Cerro are the
parents of baby daughter. who has
been named Catherine.
Earle A. Sprague is employed this
summer by the Hallowell Granite Co
The shower given to Mr.. and Mrs.
Willie McLennon in honor of their re-
cent marriage was much enjoyed by
all present.