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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
COMING EVENTS

Sept 171s-Maine Woman's Suffra &c
Association annual convention, Augusta.
Sept. 1S-Supreme Court civil and
criminal term, Auburn
Sept. 1S-Supreme Court, civil and
criminal term, Skowhegan.
Sept 1s-U. of NJ. farm demonstrations.
Kennebunkport and Wells
Sept 1S-Supreme Court, civil and
criminal term. Alfred.
Sept. 1S-United States District Court,
Portland.
Sept 1s-U of NJ farm demonstration,
Buxton.
Sept. 19-United Baptist Androscoggin
Association, annual meeting. Auburn
Sept 10 to 22-Maine w. c. T. L, an
nual conventions. Calais.
Sept. 2o-Bowdoin College opens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
Fairs and Horse Raees

Sept IS to 2o-North Franklin fair,
Phillips.
South W ndsor.
Sept. IS to 4-cumberland County fair,
Sept 20 to 22-somerset Centsal fair.
Skowhegan.
Sept. q and 22-Piscataquis County
fair. Foxcroft.
Sept. 25-Richmond Farmers Club,
Richmond.
Sept. . and 2s-west Washington fair,
Cherryfield
Sept. % to 27-North Knox fair, Union.
Sept. . to 27-Bristol fair Bristol
Sept % TO 27-West Penobscot fair.
Exeter.
Sept Is to 27-Frankln County fair,
Pennington.
Sept 3S-Cochnewaea gan Agricultural
Society, Monmouth.
Sept. 26 and 27Cumberland Farmers
Club. West Cumberland.
Oct. 2-Litchfeld fair.
Oct. 3-4-Kennebec County Agricultural
Society Fair. Readfeld.
Oct to 6-Four County Fair Associa-
ton. Union Trotting Park, Pittsheld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 20. Recuus
meeting Friday evening a. ) + Al 3.
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Regular meeting every third Tlrs.-, A
JOHN W CAMPBELL -,
G. ELWoOD RICF Glen
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JEPHTHA ENcAMPMsNT. NO.
Meetings at T. VI every se. ons A
fourth Tuesday
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No. 81 I. o. o. r meets md ana a,
Wednesday evenings at O'Clock
MARY GRIMES, y. G
SADIE METCALF Rec. ..
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CALANTHE LODGE, NO. So
Regular convention "Wednesday e,snrs,
Meeting commences at l. NJ
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AUGUSTA LODGE NO. e64. B.po-E
Regular meetings in the Elks Home a,
throp street, the second ana fourth II tJ,
oay or each month at o dock
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
Downing S. Brown of Portland, VIII

Downing S. Brown of Portland, who
commanded the first regiment Of New
England lumbermen to France which
left Boston a number of weeks ago,
has returned to Portland arriving Fri
day afternoon, after seeing his COM
mand established on French soil where
they are now carrying on extensive
numbering operations. Mr. Brown was
in charge Of the La Tuque, Canada,
plant Of the Berlin Mills Lumber Co.
and gave up his position there that he
might assist in recruiting the regiment
Of lumbermen. Upon the completion
of the regiment he was asked to take
command of the men. and he agreed
to do this accompanying them across
tc Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

He reports Baldwin apples looking
finely, but rather small. Hay is a big
crop, with lots not cut so, look out
for fires next spring"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

Bath boys at Fort Baldwin are doing
very little drilling these days. They
the building barracks for use this win
ter. Although the tents are equipped
with stoves they are not the warmest
place in the world. especially during
the present cold snap. Private Wilson.
who is a jack of ll-trades, has hot
water heating plant in the tent he oc-
cupies He used an old bucket which
lis suspended from the top of the tent
and coil of pipe runs from it through
the stove and back into the bucket so
that in five minutes after a fire is
built in the morning there is hot water
on tap. The cold snap numbed the
mosquitoes but Thursdays warm sun
woke them up and they were as busy
as ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
Railroads anil Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Effect June rs, 1917.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA:

LEAVE AUGUSTA:
GOING W ESI-S.Oo A. Nj,
Portland ana Boston, go
A. NJ, Pennington, Rock
land, Portland. Boston,
Montreal ana quebec, 9.oS
NJ RrI,uSuirk Ratn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
ReuimentaT ReunIona

Sept. 0-Twenty- Maine Reei.
mental Association. Waterville.
Sept. 24-Annual reunion of Old Port.
land Cadets, Riverton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

The Bureau of Markets, United
States department of agriculture. has
opened an office at Pressure Isle and
stationed there Robert L. Ringer, who
will give cut daily the market condi-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

Sam" writes from East New Sharon
that killing frost worked havoc with
the crops in that section. The late
beans were nipped. Most Of the sweet
corn was out of the way, ready to be
canned, but most of the yellow corn
vas caught. Rust, rot and frost to-
sether will make a short crop of po-
tatoes. The oats were got under cover
in good condition, as was the barley.
Speaking of barley, Sam says A. D.
Watson and son had q fine piece of
barley and cut it in the old fashioned
way, with a sicllle-although the sickle
was a corn cutter and there isn't a
good sickle in town. although Mr.. Wat
son knows how to use one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

A report was recently sent out from
Bangor of the escape of a patient but
we have failed to see mention of his
capture-in fact the following would
seem to indicate that he is still at
large, it is headline from a Bangor
paper: They Expedite the Anthracite
Our Fires to Light. but the Prices
Kite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Plans Being Made to
 Combat the Pink Boil
 Worm Menacing Cotton

Washington, July 11.-(Special.) Members of the House from cotton growing states met in the House of flee building this afternoon to con- sider the threatened invasion of the pink boil worm from Mexico. Repre- sentative Heflin stated that the ob- ject of the meeting was to discus the pink boil worm problem and he am nounced the presence of representa- tives from the United States depart- ment of agriculture and of the de- partment of agriculture of Texas Aft CT the question had been discussed at length, MT. Heflin moved that com mittee be appointed to urge the ne- cessity of an appropriation by Con- gress for the purpose of establishing a no-cotton zone 50 miles wide along the Rio Grande river in the state of Texas. He also moved that commit tee of one from each of the cotton growing states be appointed to urge the governor of Texas to call an extra session of the legislature to enact thus a measure as is necessary to cooper ate with Congress in establishing a mo- cotton zone along the Rio Grande river. Both motions were unanim ; adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Licensing of Cargoes
 Under New Law Begins

Washington, July 11.-Licensing of car gees under the export control provision of the espionage act was begun today by the department of commerce. All li- censes issued were for shipments which will leave American ports after July 1o when the provision becomes effective. Cargoes leaving before that time require no licenses.
 Directions were issued by Secretary Redfeld that every effort be made to expedite the licensing of coal cargoes de- stined for Canada. The dominion is suf- fering from coal shortage and fear has been expressed that licensing might delay shipments to Canada and ordered that telegraphic application for licenses be accepted.
 Shipments generally, it was said today, will be permitted to continue freely un- til the situation has adjusted itself and definite policy has been established. The policy to be pursued towards neu- tral countries in many respects will have to be evolved as the course of commerce is ascertained, it was said. No hard and fast rules can be applied for the present, It was declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
GERMAN PUDuCIST PRESENTS DEMANDS BY NO MEANS NEW
Noted Historian Discusses Situation With Associated Press Correspondent.
 Is Hopeful

Berlin, July 10--(Via London, July 11.)-Prof, Hans Del Brueck, head of the department of history in the Uni versity of Berlin and one of the most influential publicists in Germany told the Associated Press today that the new orientation in Prussia was really no political novelty, as the govern ment had solemnly proclaimed it as part of it's programme far back in 1905. The conservative forces In Prussia, he added, were so powerful however, that they invariably succeeded in frustrat- ing ali attempts to accomplish the de- sired form.
 The we'll known historian and pub fisher of Prussian year books startled political and parliamentary circles less than a week ago by appearing with other leading conservatives in favor of the immediate enactment of Prus- sian electoral reforms In the course of his interview he said:
 Now, that the promise of this re- form has been reiterated in the En- perors Easter message, the suspicion forthwith springs up that the conser- vatives will make fresh attempts to force its postponement or cripple the measure in case it's enforcement was delayed until after the close of the war Enlightened conservative circles, therefore, joined hands with the middle parties in an urgent demand for nm mediate legislation in this direction.
 Despite all this, however, it means
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
RUSSIANS WIN NOW WHERE THEY FAILED
 IN 1878 CAMP PAIGN

Petrograd, July 11.-Ia the capture of Halicz the Russian revolutionary army so discredited during the last few months, has reached in a single move the objective fought for so stubbornIy but without success by General Brusillof' S triumphant forces of last summer in a long and arduous campaign. This feat means the definite piercing of the Aus tro-German lines on broad front. and not merely local penetration, which was accomplished by the first Russian victory west of Tarnopol
 The activity of the Russian armies has now spread from Tarnopol to the Carpathians and they are steadily push ing forward on a continuous front more than 100 miles long. General BrusillofY. apparently benehtng from last years experience in his attempts on Halicz from the north, planned the southern drive along the road to Dolina so bril- liantly executed by General Korniloff. This appeared to be the line of least re- sistance, and Halicz was easily taken from the rear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Balkan Conference Was
 Initiated by France
 and England, Says Paris

Paris, July 11.-It is now learned that the initiative in calling the en- tente conference to meet in Paris at the end of this month for considera tion of the Balkan situation came from France and Great Britain, and not from Russia The British and French au- thorities desired to consult with al. lied governments in regard to the mill itary situation on the Macedonian front and the best means of enabling the Greek people to work out their own problems. Consequently the atli- tude of the Russian provisional gov ernment, as set forth in the recent an- nouncement at Petrograd. is quite in harmony with that of Russia's allies.
 The Russian announcement depre- cated the enforced abdication of King Constantine of Greece. declared for the policy of noninterference with small nations and said that on account of the happenings in Greece, Russia had declined to participate in the military expedition recently sent there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Canadians Are Keeping
 Pressure on German Line
 Protecting ToWn Of Lens
By Associated Press

| their own lines. The enemy was so near that no light was possible save that of the moon which emerged at times from behind heavy clouds. Under these conditions the party went to work in pairs, groping their way through un- familiar ruins and seeking for signs of occupancy.
 The lieutenant and two of his men were in one of the houses when sounds outside warned them of the coming of a considerable body of Germans. Taking shelter where the shadows were deep est. these three Canadians lay hidden while more than 40 of the enemy passed through the house in which they lay. The Germans were apparently on the way to a rendezvous for a raiding party,. for they went out in the direction of the Canadian front. Collecting his little party the lieutenant sent man back to warn their comrades in the Canadian trench. Then he and the remainder of the scouting party followed the enemy, stalking them so successfully that they got within bombing distance undiscov- cred. The crash of bombs falling among them was the first intimation to the Germans that they had been seen. They ran pell-mell and some of them were badly hurt, judging from the outcry Fighting of that sort appeals strongly to the young fellow from Canada, whose life at home is often perilous and full of adventure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12

Canadian Headquarters in France, July 11.-Determined pressure against the de- lenses of the Germans in the vicinity of the city of Lens continues daily. Neces- sarily it is of a sort that must be ex- ercised methodically. To send large bodies of assisting troops into the mass of wrecked houses and mining works which now constitute NO Mans Land might result in the carrying of a few hundred yards of shapeless ruins, but the price that would be exacted by en- emy machine guns would be far greater than the new ground could possibly be worth
 The least costly mode of advance is gradual encroachment on No Man Land" by patrols which occupy wrecked houses here and there during the night and after sufficient number has been secured form fairly continuous ad- vaneed line.
 This style of preparatory fighting brings into action the scouting faculties of a large proportion of westerners in the battalions holding the lines at pres ent. An incident which occurred the other night illustrates their methods.
 party of 10 men with lieutenant in command went out to examine an iso- lated row of miners houses in front of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Guests Who Will Attend
 Harding-Prince Wedding
 Arriving in Washington

Washington, July 11.-(Special)
 Miss Elizabeth Hasbrouck of Kingston,
 L. l., who will be maid of honor at the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Hard- ing, daughter of W. P. G. Hardlng governor of the federal reserve board, and Frederick Henry Prince, Jr., on Saturday. will reach Washington to- morrow and will be the guest of Miss
 Harding until after the wedding Mr. Prince, who is attached to the French
 aviation corps, will have six ushers, F. s. Kiddy Won Stado of New Yorh
 Charles Morgan. Ambrose Clark, Law renee Rumsey, Mir. Tweedy and Mr Bowdin Sidney w. Fish of New York will be best man.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Henry Prince of Boston and Pride's Crossing, par ents of the bridegroom. will come to Washington for the wedding, and MT. and Mrs. Bradish G, Johnson of New York and Islip, Long Island, will also be among the out-oftown guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
TWO FACTORS ENTER INTO FAV OR A B L B
 REPORT ON WARRIOR
tcontinued from Page one,

struction of river developments that would consume the entire amount, making further appropriations for the nitrate plant necessary. It is also stated the proposed Muscle Shoals de- velopments would take from four to five years to construct.
 It is said the government lands at Lock IT are among the richest in the state there are ample transportation facilities, and it is stated the govern ment could begin at once the work of construction of the nitrate plant and with the present government con trol of material and finished products 1t could be rushed to a speedy com . pletion.
 In reference to the relative cost of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
ORDER OF ELKS ID
 SPENDS1,OOO,OOO
 FOR WAR RELIEF

Boston, July 11.-Amid a stirring scene of patriotism the grand lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks late today appropriated fund of S1o0o,- 0oO for war relief work. The incoming grand exalted ruler Fred c. Harper, of Lynchburg, Va, was instructed to ap- point special commission of five to de- termine the method and form the work should take committee recently ap- pointed to investigate the subject re- ported that part of the amount should be devoted to establishing base hospital units in cooperation with the American Red Cross.
 Presentation of resolution calling for the appropriation of the fund was received with tumultuous applause and cheering by the delegates, and upon it's adoption the assembly stood and sang America"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12

hard struggle and l question very much whether we will win out.
 Tt should be remembered that op- posing us are not only the influ- ential landed interests, but also cap ital and big industry. They, further more are being supported by the at- titude of public opinion in the United States and England, where it is belng loudly proclaimed that peace with us can only be concluded when we have finally become internally democratized.
 Such irritating interference in our domestic affairs. of course, goads a self-conscious people into contradic- tion, but still more fortifies the re- actionary forces. Perhaps this is ex- actly what President Wilson and MT. Lloyd George are striving for. They undoubtedly desire the existing con- trasts to be still more intensified for the purpose of having the war drag on to the familiar Knockout.
 Prof. Del Brueck believes that the position of Germany has been simpli- fled by the Russian revolution.
 Until of late" the historian as- serted, Germany felt herself seriously menaced by the Russian army which is almost twice the size of that of Germany and Austro- Hungary com bined. We. therefore, were forced to extend our defenses to the utmost. Now, by defeating Russia and bringing on a revolution and. incidentally, lb- erty to the Russian people, we also freed ourselves. In the future the Rus sian republic will be far less menacing than was the conquering lust of czar- ism. As a result, we will be able to reduce our armament.
 "In Germany we are wont to say that Napoleon I was our greatest ben efactor. This same blessing we have now bestowed upon the Russians, but it would seem that they are not yet aware that they owe us thanks for it.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12

operating steam power plants and that of hydroelectric pewer plants, 1t is claimed that statistics show that the advantage is all with the steam plant as the by-products of the coal can be utilized to the fullest extent. Even the gas from the ovens can be used Tor the gas engines of the nitrate plant and much profit derived from the by products themselves.
 While 1t is by no means definitely determined that the government will build nitrate plant on the Warrior river at this time, vet there are many experts here who insist that with the government ownership of coal lands, the river and transportation facilities, the climati conditions and other ad- vantages, the Warrior river site is the best and most economical proposition that has been submitted to the gov ernment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
German Victory on Yser
 Considered Only Local
 and of Slight Advantage

London, July 1.-The respective os ficial statements furnished the onlg available details of the German blow against the British front in Belgium cism. which is restricted and unil luminative, treat the incident as d,s- agreeable and troublesome, but with out great importance intrinsically and as unlikely to have any effect on the future of the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
LocaI Data
East St. Louis Mayor Puts
 Blame on Commissioner

East St. Louis, H., July 11.-Mayor Mollman, who attended the meeting of the committee of 100 appointed by the Chamber of Commerce to investigate the race rioting here on the night of July 2, declared today that he never had in- terfered with the working of the police board.
 Edmund Goedde, president of the park board, then quoted commissioner as having said that he could not get re- suits" regarding reform measures. Mayor Mollman declared that if any commis- sioner could not "get results" he should resign, as he was not big enough for his position. The mayor concluded by promising to remove the commissioner if he still believed he could not get re- suits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Alleged German Agents Held

Chcago, July u.-Herman Barecka was arrested by federal agents in aEst Chica- so Indiana, late today charged with being implicated in a plot to destroy steed and munitions factories His ar rest followed the taking into custody several days ago of Karl Kaufman. who was charged with being a German agent and in whose name was said to have found drawings of steel plants and muni- nons factories in Gary, East Chicago Plttsburgh, Duluth and other cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Gersdorff Wanted

Toledo, July 11.-"Hold Von Gers- dorff by all means and wire us com plete description at once" said tele- gram received tonight from Quebec authorities by federal agents who are holding Baron Heinrich Rolph von Gersdorff. arrested here last night aa a German spy suspect. Von Gersdorli is said to have admitted that he es- capped from Canada year and half ago while being taken to St. Thomas for internment as an alleged spy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Protecting Water Fronts

New York, July 11.-Another move to keep the water front here free from enemy aliens was made when placards warning all Germans to keep off was distributed to all docks and piers in this city and Long Island points. It was said similar notices would be sent to points on the Hud- son river and the Connecticut shore before the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Congressman Dyer Wants
 BurIeson to Change the
 Name of East St. Louis

Washington, July 1t-Representa- tive Dyer of St. Louis Mo, today an nounced he would ask Postmaster General Burleson to issue an executive order changing the name of the post office at East St. Louis, H., where race riots recent occurred. St. Louis residents, Dyer said. are being ein- barrassed by the prevalent belief that the two cities are one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Industrial Workers Who Interfered With Logging
 and Harvesting Arrested

Ellensburg, Wash, July 11.-Federal troops stationed near here today ar rested between 50 and 50 Industrial Workers of the World, charged with interfering with crop harvesting and logging in violation of the federal. statutes The men will be brought 10 Ellensburg and placed in stockade-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Chilean Cabinet Resigns

Santiago, Chile, July 1.-The Chilean cabinet, which took office in December, 1915, with Elias Balmaceda, as premier has resigned. There have been reports recently that d majority of the Chileans favored an abandonment of the policy of strict neutrality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Coal Case tn Iury

New York, July 1.-The case of the Virginia and West Virginia semi bituminous coal operators and corpora : tions on trial for alleged violation of the sherman law. went to the jury late today after the court had delivered a Aharge consuming two hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were issued to the following in the probate court yesterday: Arthur E. Elliott of Birmingham to Miss Daisy Lucille Renfroe.
 William B. Quain of Memphis to Mrs. Tommie Myers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 11.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Generally fair Thursday and Friday, except thunder showers extreme south portions.
 Georgia. Generally fair Thursday and Friday, except local thundershowers ex- treme south portion
 Tennessee: Local thundershowers Thursday in west portion; Friday fair.