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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22
RESPONSIBILITY
For Building Program
Taken by Hurley
Says II Ships Not Built Fast Enough
Present Organization Of Shipping
Board Only Way Ships Can Be
Built

Washington, Dec. 21.-Full RESPONSE
bility forst success or failure of the
governments shipbuilding program
was shouldered today by Chairman
Hurley Of the Shipping Board testify
ing at the Senate commerce commit
tees investigation of delays in ship
construction. Mr. Hurley declared the
Sency feet corporation for the first
time gives the chairman of the board
proper authority and fixes responsible
ity where it belongs
Only Way to Build Ships
The present organization" Mr..
Hurley said is tile only way that
ships can be built. We do not need
additional legislation. If the head of
the institution does not build ships it
is because of his inefficiency and not
because of faults of the organiza-
ton"
From Mr.. Hurley and from John A.
Donald, wno has been a member of
the board since its creation the COM
mittee dvew a long story of the
troubles Ct the board and the fleet
corporation.
Besides organization fault. factors
which have contributed to the delay in
ship construction We're given by Mr..
Hurley as the navy's utilization of
shipbuilding facilities. labor troubles.
lack Of housing for workers. the ne
cessity of building new shipyards and
changes in specifications of ships
Was Only SO Shpyards
The Shipping Board began its pro-
gram, Mr. Hurley said, with only IS
shipyards existing in the country.
Since then "A entirely new yards have
been created.
The work thus far" he said. "has
been in many cases preparatory ana
has carried with it the usual amount
Of annoyance, and appointments. But
this preparatory period is rapidly get
ting behind us ana the period Of ;lctu-
Al snip construction in full accordanre
with our plans is Immediately before
Us"
Mr.. Donald described the ros;@natio
Of Rear Admiral Harris to the t;ts al
Ct1lcer taking measures without con-
sultng the board. The trouble betwee
D"nman and Goethals, Mr. Donald said
appeared to he difference III temper
2mcnt and tlre question as to who wa
in supreme charge Of the building pro
gram.
The rev board commandment con
struCtion week after it came into
Continued on Page 5-Col ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22
THE WEATHER
SNOW FLURRIES

Forecast Snow furries and much
colder Saturday: Sunday fair. contin-
ued cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22
Apathy in Boston

At the headquarters here it was said the
work was encouraging throughout the dis
trict except in metropolitan Boston, WHERE
workers reported rnaccountable apathy.
In this city 1890 new members We're sign
ed today, bringing the total np to 10000.
The allotment is $1,000
Reports from some Of the other dis
trlcts tonight were as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22
half MILLION
New Red Cross Mem
bers for New England
Names Total Reported at NJ. e. Head
quarters as 64,o0o-Reports All
Encouraging Except in Metropolitan
Boston

Boston. Dec 2.-New England has thus
far added approximately 50scoO members
to the Red Cross in the Christmas cam
patgn. according to reports received to-
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22
Operating Only Week Ago

According to government agents,
some of the seized papers showed that
Movers had shipped 10 Germany food
stuffs valued at hundreds of thousands
of dollars and that he had been in
communication with Germany as re-
Gently as a week ago. Bankbooks
showing deposits Of $4,000 70 his
credit also are said to have been
found. Meyers Is about 40 years Of
age and is said to have come to this
country in 1914 after the outbreak of
the war. He lived in the fashionable
residential section Of Brooklyn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22
Germany Gets Food from
America Through Sweden

New York, Dec. 21.-Important docu-
ments, said to reveal an extensive
food traffic between the United States
and Germany through Sweden, were
seized by federal agents in Brooklyn
tonight when they raided the apart
ments OF Gustav A. Meyers, pur-
chasing agent for certain German
firms, and arrested him as an enemy
alien
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22
CLAIM ENEMY
ALIEN INVOLVED
in BOMB PLOTS

New York. Dec. 2l.-Another enemy
alien alleged to have been implicated
ir incendiary bomb plots to destroy
sugar and munitions steamships and
start waterfront fires. was arrested by
federal agents here today. The prisoner
dc scrbed himself as Charles ilg. 81
years old, and said his home was in
Richmond Hill He is believed to have
been an associate of Franz Won Rinte-
len. one of the most notorious German
agents in the United States. who was
re-indicted today for placing an in
cendiary bomb on a British steamship.
Secured Bomb Men
According to the federal authorities,
ng was an agent Of Karl ;;chimmel, a
lawyer VINO was convicted of fraud in
practicing law illegally in this city,
now reported to be either irs Germany
or Mexico. 1t is alleged that in 1915,
Ilg advertised in Brooklyn papers Of
fering German reservists work and
after careful investigation as to their
devotion to Germany sent them to the
office of Schimmel, where they were
supplied with bombs.
With the arrest last October of three
men charged with conspiracy to de
stroy ships in the Port of New York
and en- route to allied countries. men,
hers of the bomb squad said their in
vestigation of the gangs operation re-
vealed that a meeting was held in
Schimmel's office in March. 1915, at
tended by Won Rirtelen, Otto Wolpert
and others. at which $4,000 was sub
scribed to pay men to place bombs on
allied steamships, Fire department rec
ords show that Schimmel was refused
q permit at that time TO keep explo-
sives in his home in the Bronx.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22
Worked Day and Night

The plant which was in Yves, Broad.
way in Lower New York, had been work
ing night and day for the last week, Chief
Flynn said. The counterfeiters planned
according to federal agents, to float 81.
100000 of the spurious notes through CON
federates operating throughout Abe Unit
ed States TO whom the notes were to be
sold at $ each. None of the product OF
the plant had been put in circulation, al
though packages Of counterfeit bills had
been mailed to various cities. These were
seized i'll postoffices
printing press weighing more than =
ton was used in printing the bills and one
OF the men arrested is proprietor of JOB
printing establishments Papers. acids
and plates also were seized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22
GET $4,000 IN
BAD MONEY WHEN
N. Y.PLANT RAIDED

New YORK, Dec. ,21-What was said to
he the largest counterfeiting plant ever
unearthed in this city was raded tonight
by United States secret service agents,
who arrested six men and seized more
than $4,000 in spurious new $40 notes OF
the federal reserve bank issue. Under
Chief william f. Flynn the secret service
men had been on the trail of the alleged
counterfeiters for the last eight months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-22
HOLD OUT HOPE
For Relief on Acute
- Coal Shortage

Every Effort Being Made to Supply
New Eneland's Needs-Storrow Try
ing to Load Coal at Once at Hamp-
ton Roads-FueI Administration to
Use Full Authority
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
Death, Of J. P. Akin.

j. P. Akin, who was stricken with q
stroke of paralysis about four months
ago, and who since then has been un-
able to walk, passed away at his home
In Dolores at 7:45 o'clock Sunday even
ing. Since his affection his health has
been very good until week ago Sun
day whsn be wa taken worse and
|uinea that Hms ~ bsen unconscious.
The funeral WSs Held fUs5d1y xftsr:
noon from the Baptist church. Rev.
Stanley A. Curtis conducted the SER
vices. The. church was crowded with
friends and neighbors who gathered to
pay the last tribute of respect to the
departed. The remains were laid to
rest in the old Dolores cemetery by the
side of his mother. ~
Deceased is survived by his wife and
five children, J. E., T. H., r. D.,
Paul and Mrs. Hattie McKeever, all Of
whom were at his bedside when he
died.
James Polk Akin was born at Pine
Bluff, Arkansas, on the third day of
November, 1s4s. At the age of twenty
four he moved to Texas, making his
home at Cleburn. He was there mar
ried to Alice Henderson on July 2, 1874.
The first ten years of their married
life was spent in Texas, at the end of
which time they moved to Durango,
Colorado in March 1884, and on to Do
lores in May of the same year.
MIR. Akin had. always been strong
healthy man up until the beginning Of
the illness that ended in his death.
He was fearless and served as marshal
of the town of Cleburn several years
before coming to Colorado. After
coming to Colorado he was constable
for many years and took part in the
early Indian troubles.
While coming over Cumbers on their
way out here. the train on which he
and his family were travelling was
snow bound for twenty days. Mrs.
Akin was sick, and after spending a
week on the train, living principally on
eggs, thsy were taken to a section
house where they had to descend snow
steps to get into the house. Here they
stayed, sleeping on tables and benches.
until, the train was shoveled out and
they were able to continue on their
way to Durango.
He first located at the Old Town
down at the big bend where he and his
family lived in tepee until they could
build house.
In 1900 he purchased the ranch up
the river where he resided until about
two years ago when he moved with his
| wife to Dolores. .. o.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids will be received by the
street bridge and alley committee of
the Town Of Dolores, Colorado, up to
Sept. 4th. for fill north of the north
pier Of new bridge across the Dolores
river. On 4th street, in the Town Of
Dolores, Colorado. Said fill to contain
about 400 yards of dirt. Work on
said fill to commence as soon as COR
tract is let. The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids. For further in
formation inquire Of the street, bridge
and alley committee.
R. B. .DUNHAM. Chairman,
H. J. PORTER,
/. w. BRUMLEY.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

There IL more Catarrh in this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put together. and for yesrs It was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors pre-
scribed local remedies. and by constant
ly failing to cure with local treatment.
pronounced 1t incurable. Catarrh 10 q
local disease. greatly Influenced by con-
stitutional conditions and therefore re-
Quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co.. Toledo Ohio, is q consti-
tutional remedy. Is taken internally
Surfaces of the System. One Hundred
Dollars reward IL offered for any case
that Halls Catarrh Cure fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
Lal1evtSl0

Zoram Rees stuck pitchfork through
his hand last Friday. He il all right
again now and il helping Charlie
Thomas put up hay. .-t
Bert Skinner has his new car out
these nice days.
Tom Irving and family went down to
dinner with Zoram Rees Sunday.
Val Rauh is clearing sage brush from
his new farm. And. do you know, he
says it is hard work.
John Dunning brought a rake wheel
down for Mr.. Gordon to fix. Mr..
i, Gordon seemed to be having trouble
getting hold of an iron rod. so John
grabbed it to hand it to him.
And he let 60 again for it was hot.
Our local Druggist administered emer.
gency treatment. John is properly
branded altho the sore is not deep
enough to stop his work.
Creighton Rauh was out to help his
father grub sage brush Sunday.
This is some Christian Nation.
don't think. We don't know when
Sunday comes. No wonder we are
being scourged by war.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex McRay and the
babies took six o'clock Sunday dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. Weldon and family.
The Red Cross met at Mrs. Wood.
wards Thursday afternoon.
Glen McDill is back from the Cliff
Ruins and is helping Chris Wilkerson
make hay. He got himself caught
in a movie picture while carrying a
rope up a steep climb and drawing
the rest of his crowd up. The crowd
discovered a dead house containing
five mummies.
There is chance to do some adver-
tising. Write to your friends back
east that there will soon be a new
Mesa Verde Movie picture on exhibi-
ton. Tell them to be sure to see it.
John Koppenhafer lost several cows
last week on the same feeding grounds
where five hundred sheep were lost
six months ago.
The School house has a new roof and
looks very much better. Now we
need new floor and better heating
system. a. ... -.s-...
Roy Camp has his hay in the stack
and is getting ready for the threshers.
Mrs. Carrie Camp and Arnola were
down to visit EllermeYers Supday and
the uyhole h,,nch want nxsar IN viait
Henry Hickeys family.
Mrs. Mary Maness is visiting with
her son, Elmer, and family. Her other
son, Ray, has been called to war.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
Red cross and Var co.neil.

The American Red Gross 10 not an
impersonal abstraction 1t is your Red
Cross. 1t is exactly what We Amer,-
cans in our generosity choose to make
it 1t is nothing more. than the COL
lective tenderness Of the nation
efficiently organized to give our soldiers
and sailors the protection of human
skin and science
The K. P's. have gave the Red Cross
society the use of their club rooms and
the Friday afternoon meetings will be
in these room after today. Please
remember the time and place and plan
your work SO that you can spend . few
hours here every Friday afternoon.
This means not only the ladies in town
but all those who live in the country
around this is your opportunity to do
your bit"
MOTHER GOOSE HoovERlZED
Little Jack Horner
Sat in the corner
Eating . Christman pie.
It's too rich, oh my,
He unused with sigh,
In these war times
When things are 20 high.
Jack Spratt could eat no fat
And his wife could eat no lean,
So they both turned vegetarians
And licked the platter clean.
Union Signal
Several ladies of the National Lea
que for Women's service of Mancos
helped the Food Conservation commit
tee pick 80 gallons of cherries, pit and
dry them; also 4 flour sacks of peas and
dried them. This food stuff is now
ready to be used by the government in
any way it sees fit. This same COM
mittee has purchased two driers. such
As County Agriculturist Smith has.
and when it is not using them rents
them out at fifteen cents q day each.
the money to be used to help in Food
Conservation.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
Card of Thanks.

In the death of husband and father
we have been dealt a crushing blow.
But the kindness and sympathy of our
friends and neighbors have helped US
the better to bear our loss, and we
take this opportunity of expressing to
them our sincere appreciation of their
love and thoughtfulness.
MRS. ALICE AKIN AND FAMILY.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of County Commissioners of
Montezuma Country, Colorado, will sit
as a Board of Equalization for the
adjustment and equalization of the
assessments for the year 1917. begin
ming at the hour of 9 o'clock A. M,
Tuesday. September 4th, 1917, continu-
ing in session not less than three days;
also on Tuesday September 18th, 1917
continuing IN session not less than two
days.
BY order of the Board of Country
Commissioners.
SAMUEL M. BURKE.
Country Clerk.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

An adjourned meeting Of the Board
Of Trustees of the Town of Dolores
was held Tuesday evening with Trustees
Rust, Porter, Dunham and Exon pres
ent. No business Of Importance was
transacted. The marshall was in
structed to enforce the automobile
ordinance. This ordinance provides
that no one under l5 years of age shall
drive an automobile or motor cycle on
our streets. and that no automobile or
motor cycle shall be driven faster than
fifteen miles an hour. There are a
number Of drivers in Dolores who can
slow down to one-half their usual speed
and still not be much under the limit.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

The following resolution was adopted
at q meeting Of the school board of
district No. 4 held Wednesday: THAT
the amount Of tuition to be paid by
nonresident scholars shall be in rural
schools 81. 90 per month. in the grades
$l.6o per month. and in high school
800 per month. Payable in advance,
to be collected by the principal. The
school board also wish to notify all
citizens that the law relative to non.
attendance of scholars will be strictly
enforced.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Ike w. Stevens was in Dolores the
FIRST of the week for supplies. Mr..
Stevens is making preparations to be-
gin drilling for oil on his property four
miles below Disappointment creek.
He says that Uncle Sam needs oil for
his flying machines and he is going to
do his bit toward providing him with
the same.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
Rev. Curtis will leave for conference
Tuesday Of next week.
Dolores River items.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam johnson returned
from their fishing trip up the West
Dolores on Wednesday of last week,
and Thursday motored to Mancos to
to help the Old Times celebrate the
reunion.
Mrs. Frank Puett and daughter of
Mancos, visited her sister. Mrs. Lucas,
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kuhlman, Herman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Seegar and MIR.
and Mrs. Harry Morgan motored to
Mancos Thursday to attend the reunion.
Bert Graves moved his family to
Beaver this week.
Harry Morgan and family were
Durango visitors Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Emma Fsnkhauser of Durango.
who has been visiting the Heburmann
family near Lebanon for some time,
is now guest at the Kuhlman
home.
Sam johnson is up in the Beaver
country vaccinating calves.
Jim Hammond has ordered a car
from Denyer-an Arlington which
they expect to arrive any day. They
have outgrown the horse and buggy
and all we will see Of them now will
be streak of green. The dust may
even prevent that glimpse.
Mrs. p. l.. Majors and son of Cortez,
took dinner with Mrs. Jackson on
Monday.
Chas. Smith and family had Mr..
Fowler. the new depot agent, ou,
sight seeing Sunday p. m, and stopped
at RiverdaIe ranch where they ate
roasting ears and fried chicken with
Mrs. Jackson.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Herbert Hoover's message to the
Amefiean people on the subject Of
Food Production and Conservation is
especially interesting and timely, ~ II
concerns practically every person in
the United States, and In fact through
out the world. Do not fail to read II
In this issue of The Star.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

W. J. Glenn's power saw is on the
job at the High School building and
will save lot Of time and hard labor
in cutting lumber.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Alta Lavender was taken to Mercy
hospital, Durango, Sunday suffering
from appendicitis. Her condition WAS
such that the doctors could not operate.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Miss. Irene Hammond is again at
her post in the Harris Bros. Mercan-
tile Company's store after = three
weeks vacation.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

il. Harris and daughter. Mary, and
son. Johnny. returned Wednesday from
q fishing trip up the river.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Mrs. Spence Thomas and son. Willis,
were down from Rico the first Of the
week visiting friends.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
Services win be held in the Catholic
church the third Sunday Of each month.
Bspti.s ch.reh Services.

Baptist Chsreh Services.
Sunday school at 10 q m. C. z
Teeter. Superintendent.
Rev. E. N. Bond will preach Sunday
both morning and evening. Rev. Bond
IL from Oklahoma and 10 very highly
recommended.
There will be . special business meet
ing Of the church Sunday, August Is.
All members urged to be present
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

We conduct Buick service station
aud can give results. Dolores Auto,
Novelty & Machine Works. 2l-22
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Some Of these fine days the food
Spectator hog will lift up his eyes in
hell and wonder how in the devil he got
there, '..a
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pease and Mrs.
Emma Thornell motored over to Pagosa
Springs Saturday for an outing.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Try some of those Miles double seal
piston rings. They are guaranteed to
stop oil coming up and fouling the
spark plugs. provided your cylinders
are not scored. Sold by The Dolores
Auto. Novelty & Machine Works. 2l-2
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pyle came up
from Navajo Springs Sunday and are
spending the week visiting relatives in
Dolores.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Mrs. Grant Hughes and children left
Sunday for months visit with rela-
tives in Oregon.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

A card from Mrs. Inez Reno. of
Cocoran, California, conveys the news
that she il now Mrs. w. +. Crane.
Dolores people will remember her as
DR.. Reno. - -
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Miss RomonA J. Outcalt of Gupnison,
is visiting. in Dolores. Miss Outcair
has been elected Principal Of the Do
lores schools for the coming term.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

A half car load of Montgomery Ward
catalogs were distributed from the
local postoffice the past week. This
house seems to think that the business
in this section of the country is worth
going after. The only thing The local
merchant has to do to put one over on
Montgomery-Ward & Co. is to 60 after
business little harder than they do.
Advertising is what brings home the
bac on.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. A. A.
Rust Wednesday afternoon. There
were twelve members present, one new
member being added to the roll. Plans
were made for the bazaar to be held
next December. Refreshments were
served. The next meeting will be with
Mrs. O. T. Trimble September 9Th.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

For Saie-l0O rods new hog wire 26
inches-6 inch stays. Cheaper than
you can buy any where.
w. L. WILLIAMS,
R. F. D. Dolores, Colorado.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Lost-A red milch COW branded E on
left hip. Stayed from ranch six miles
north of Sandstone. Had bell and
hobble on when last seen. 5000 re-
ward for return to Eugene johnson at
Dolores, Colo. 2l-tf.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
Meshodist Chureh Notes.

Methodist Church Notes.
The Homelike Church.
Lebanon preaching service II 90 .. m.
Mildred preaching service 800 p. m.
Dolores Sunday school 1000 .. m,
Preaching service Sunday evening at
8 o'clock.
STANLEY A CuRrIq pnat0r
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
STANLEY A. CURTIS, Pastor.

Two pianos for sale. Baldwin make:
one Ellington mahogony. one Hamilton
Cir walnut New Instruments st half
price, cash or time. Must be sold.
Address C. A. Ball. Durango, or call
in person at Brumley's drug store
September Bird.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

C. A. Ball was over from Durango
the first of the week. He expects TO
make regular trips to Dolores every
two weeks. See his ad in this issue of
The Star. t....E
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Work is progressing nicely on the
new school building. Everything is
hustle at the Rust building. J. J.
Moore's garage is completed. The
Harris cottages on Sixth street are
about completed, the first kiln Of brick
at the Fulcher- -Trimble yard will soon
be ready to go into buildings, the
Town trustees are advertising for bids
to fill the north approach to the new
steel bridge, bridge man is here and
the work of completing the bridge will
shortly be commenced. Well, there is
no use keeping this thing up. II you
want to see busy burg just jump into
your fiver and visit Dolores.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

Miss Ruth Miller of Lewis. was the
guest of Mrs. Ella Goodwin Saturday.
Miss Miller had been to Cortez taking
the teachers examination and stopped
oyer here % hsE return ..s....,.a.:;...4.--- - :
I Randolph Williamson and family
took a trip through the western coun-
try Sunday and visited Lewis, Yellow
Jacket, Sandstone. Cahone and Monu-
ment, They found the roads in good
shape and report q pleasant trip.