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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
BOY BURNED TO
DEATH WEDNESDAY

Topsham. Me-, June while Mr.
and Mrs. Edmond fitzpatrick were
working in the field Wednesday their
son Clarence, who was years old
Wednesday, entered the house and Sc
cured matches. The screams Of the
child attracted the attention of the
parents. who found the child's cloth
ing nearly burned from its body. At
ter six hours the child died. Its body
was terribly burned, but its face was
not even SCARED. Mr.. and Mrs. Gill
patrick have four other children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
Towns Captured

The village of Messines was report
ed TO have been taken early in the
fighting. 1t was also reported that Len
fer and Zarecba had fallen and that
Wytschaete had been surrounded by
the British storming troops
The British also captured important
trench positions all the way from OBJ
servation Ridge, southeast of Ypres, to
Ploegsteert wood. north of Armentieres
Million Pounds Explosives
More than .GOo. 900 pounds of high eX-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
Charges
Against
Goethals
DIFFERENCES ON
THE PROGRAM OF
BUILDING SHIPS
F. A. Eustis and F. Huntington
Clark. Originators of Wooden
Building Plan, Declare He Is
Staying Progress by Holding
out for Impossible Form of
Contract

Washington. June differences
over the governments wooden ship
building program came t. a head to-
night, when F. A. Eustis. assistant
general manager of the emergency
fleet corporation and his assistant. F.
Huntington Clark, issued statements
virtually charging Maj. Gen. George
". Goethals, general manager of the
corporation, with halting building Of
the vessels by prescribing an impossi-
Bile form Of contract.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08

The local committee, of the Work
mems and Soldiers delegates at kron-
stadt decided on Junesl 10 assume con-
fuse recognition Of the provisional gov
eminent. The government officials were
removed and the secessionists put for
ward program of dividing Russia
into a great number of self-governing
communities and sent missionaries out
Continued on Page 2, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
American Collier Jupi-
ter Crosses Ocean to
France with 1O,5OO
Tons of Wheat and
Other Supplies for
American Soldiers to
Cross Later
BASES ORGANIZED
FOR RECEPTION
Camps for Infantry and
Artillery and Aviation
Parks for American
Flying SquadrOns

PERKS, June 7, 11.35 A. M
a large American transport
containing wheat for American
troops which are to come later
has crossed the Atlantic under
tho protection of an American
warship, the Matin announces.
The transport is now being I'M
loaded at a French port, the
newspaper says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
SPAIN CABINET
WILL RESIGN

Madrid, June 7.-via Paris. The
cabinet met this afternoon to con-
slider the political situation. II is
the unanimous opinion in political
circles that it will decide to an
nounce it's resignation tomorrow at
meeting to be presided over by
King Alfonso.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08

Paris, June I, II A. M.-The Ameri-
can steamer Silver Shell has had a
battle with a submarine in the Med
iterranean. After an exchange of 60
shots, the submarine disappeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
U. S. WARSHlPS
Anchored Off French
Coast
Ministry Of Marine Announces
News with Joy

r.-s Wednesday. June Sd r. Ny
I0o N.a siry of marine announced tonight
tr' American warships have anchored
VI tho French coast.
Tho announcement adds:
The Fire lch navy greets with Joy on
their arrival these new brothers in arms
Who under the flag OF the great Ameri
cam republic. have come 10 participate
Hnul Nnal victory in the struggle against
ne ,ommon enemy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
Correspondent Story
Furnishes Graphic Account of British Rus h
Over Ridge Of Messines-W ytschaete
Early Thursday Morning

British headquarters in France
From staff correspondent of The AS
ISOLATED Press. June (via London).-
The British rush this morning on the
Observation-Disclosures Ridge of the Bel
sian front took them well over the
ridge where they are now entrenching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
Incident Closed

Petrograd, June :, via London, 1925
4. M.-The Kronstadt incident is clos
cd. The local committee Of Soldiers
and Workmen's delegates has recog-
nized the authority of the PROVISIONAL
government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
GUERNSEY OUT
FOR u. S. SENATE

Hon Frank f. Guernsey of Dover
as announced himself as a candidate
f'r the Republican nomination for
ni,ed States senator. to be voted for
~ tho primaries in June. 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08


reception Of American troops. the
'cvspaper says further. A number of
llses similar 20 those OF the British
.Fug have been organized.
Camps Laid out
lamps have been laid out for in
'antry and artillery and aviation parks
have tccn established for American
asiaiion parks have been established
fot American aviators. None OF the
American officers is bringing his fam
Ny.
The Matn says the arrival of the
transport means that the provisioning
af mo arIy Is we'll under way before
mo ARRIVAL OF the troops. and that ac-
oHtding.y tho American forces will
make no call on the French stock of
flud.
Daniels Announcement
Washington. June The naval collier
Jupiter has arrived in France. Secretary
IaElcis announced today. laden with TO-
'p IONS u wheat and other supplies. The
AMP sailed from an American port with
olt any animation Of her voyage having
cen given out In advance and is now at
anchor tn a French port.
The Jupiter is one of the navy's larges.
1lllers She was the first electrically
propelled steamer ever built and her per-
Torrance was so good that II led to the
adoption Of electric drive for all new bat
ileshlps and battle cruisers, the Ameri-
can navy being the only one in the world
10 adopt this type Of propulsion. The
Jupiter was built at Mare Island navy
yard. san Francisco, and she has high
spoed for an auxiliary naval vessel. which
would enable her to escape submarine at
tacks under any but unusual circum-
stances
Secretary Daniels did not specify what
supplies besides wheat the big ship car
red
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
Many Exemptions

A feature Of the few complete re-
turns is the high percentage of indi-
mately so per cent. Of the total regis
tration. officials pointed out. however.
that this did not mean actual exemp-
tons, as the indicated figures include
all married men, and those in execu-
tive. judicial and legislative Offices.
Until exemption regulations have been
promulgated, it will be impossible TO
say how many Of these will be included
in those to be marked off the military
rolls.
Reports Thursday
The governor of Rhode Island reports
the states total registration at 6347s
divided as follows: White 37,442; col
cred, ss7; alien 1908; alien enemies
1o6.
Indicated possible exemptions 22.-
149.
States estimated eligibles. eO7s.
The governor of Wisconsin reports the
states total registration at 2i5,75s. divid-
ed as follows: White 2l0,s97, coored 5si.
alien 55ss, alient enemies 2,7oe. indicated
possible exemptions 1879 states esti-
mated eligibes 20. Ss7.
The one conclusive result OF the reg
istration that cannot be altered in the
slightest degree by any possible varia-
ton from the estimates is that millions
of young Americans have put in their
names, claiming no exemption and
stating no reason for release from war
service.
The Married Men
In regard to the married men, Sec
rotary Baker said today that in all
the letters he has received on the sub
ject of exemption, not one even sug-
gested that marriage should establish
class exemption. He added that 1t
was not the purpose Of the depart
ment to make such a ruling, but that
individual cases would be dealt with
on their merits, no matter what the
reason for exemption might be.
The secretary was enthusiastic over
the results of registration. He ex-
pressed his appreciation Of the work
done by Provost Marshal General
Crowder and by state and municipal
officers and declared the day had been
"a spectacular demonstration Of the
solidarity of the American people and
of their high htriotism. Of which the
enrolment was the best evidence. For
himself. he said. he had never doubt
ed for a moment that the response
would be what IL was.
Mr.. Baker thinks II will he some
time before the registrations govern
ing exemptions are issued. They arc
in process of formation by q com
mittee headed by General Crowder
Officials generally said to night the
fact that the few states which had
sent in their complete figures showed.
with two exceptions. n falling off from
census estimates for total registration
should not be taken as indicating any
great number of evasions. All reports
from department OF justice agents and
others tended on the contrary to show
there was a surprisingly small num-
Der Of skulkers.
Total figures for the seven states and
the District of Columbia reported when
the provost marshal generals Office
closed tonight showed approximately
80 900 below the census ratio Should
the average OF 10000 per state hold for
all states this would mean total de-
Continued on Page '2-cei. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
Elaborate Preparations

Probably never in history was an at
tack launched with greater preparation.
For DAYS the Wytschaete salient had
been the objection of the British guns,
which had hurled tons Of steel and ex-
plosives upon it. When the time for the
attack came the British loosed mines con-
tanning 100000 pound of high explosives
in front of the German position, the deto-
nations being heard 100 miles away in
England.
With CONSERVATION reigning among the
Germans and under curtain of fire. Eng
lish, Irish, New Zealand and Australian
irfantrymen, with tanks to aid them,
started across the open. The Germans
offered only slight resistance, and every
where were beaten off, even late in the
afternoon when they had somewhat re-
gained their composure and attempted a
counter attack near the southern end Of
the line, which was broken up by the
British artillery fire.
Except for a. German attack against
the French northwest Of St. Quentin.
which the French troops repulsed, quiet
prevailed everywhere on the French
front Thursday except along the Cremin
des Danes, where the artillery activity
was violent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
w A N 7 E D
Experienced Stitching Room
nelp Of All Kinds

Including two needle vampers
Steady work for months on L. S. Army
shoes.
Apply 70 A. c. EASTMAN, Eaton
Shoe Factory. Augusta, Me.
may3od2wks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
SANTA FE LINE
HAS SUBSCRIBED

New York. June THE Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Co. has
subscribed for s5,000,00o worth Of Lib
erty Bonds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
British Smash Through German Lines in Belgium
Capturing Important Positions and 5000 Prisoners
GENERAL HAGS
OF GERMAN
THEN FOLLOW CURTAIN OF FIRE
AND TANKS" TO GREAT VICTORY

Take Several Villages
and the Long-Trouble-
some Messines-Wyts-
chaete Ridge Com
handing Miles of Ter
ritory Counter At
tack Easily Broken by
Artillery Austrians
Claim Large Success
es Over Italians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
Austrian Successes

Considerable fighting continues be-
tween the Austrians and Italians in the
Carso region In the Nipacco valley the
Italians delivered several thrusts which
were repulsed, while near Jamiano the
Austrians have made further gains.
according to Vienna. Rome, however
asserts that the Austrian attacks fail
ed in the latter region as likewise did
an orense in force on the Trentino
front A total of $1,000 prisoners has
been taken by the Austrians on the
Italian front stree May II, according to
g Vienna war office statement.
Great preparations are being made
in France for the arrival of American
troops Already an American transport
containing food for them has arrived
in a French port and American war
ships are anchored off the French
coast Camps have been prepared for
all branches of the American forces
who are expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
SATURDAY.: Fair

Liberty Bonds, OF the People,
BY the People and For Them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

jchn Curtis. a dog. holds card
in the village library at Norfolk.
Conn. John exchanges books for
his owner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

name to a paper which was imme-
diately entered as evidence. The
defense was no doubt laying the
foundation for n future point.
Fred discredited one bit of the
testimony of Arthur Hatton, who
had sworn he didn't keep the wills
Ky accounts for the Billingsleys,
altho he was their bookkeeper. Fred
declared Hatton did keep the whis-
Ky accounts. and used that as a
basis for answering that he didn't
know how much whisky business
they had done after August so.
At the end OF the afternoon
Tucker asked him II he knew
otto Fey or Otto May"
No" said Fred. but I've heard
OF him"
Carl May Mentioned
Carl May was one of the Wit.
nesses before the grand jury who
Is supposed to have been a confed.
crate of the Billingsleys and later
to have broken with them. 1t is ex-
pected he will be witness for the
defense.
Fred remembered meeting Fey.
he answered, in Ora Billingsley's
room in the Navarro hotel about
February II, but denied he remem.
bered a conversation in which 10
gan spoke OF making up" the story
he had paid Mayor GIN $4,000,
This same question was asked OF
Arthur Hatton, the bookkeeper,
when the defense attorneys first in
Dictated that they knew OF Fey's
connection with the Billingsleys.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16
DOCTORS $4,000
SUIT MAS BEGUN

Trial Of the $500 damage suit.
brought against the city. the
Puget Sound Light. Power aud
Traction Co. and the SparEur Cob
Concrete Co. BY Dr. Charles s No.
bic. began Thursday afternoon be
fore Superior Judge Gillian. Noble
seeks TO collect Tor injuries he de.
ciares he received when he alight.
ed from a street car. az Woodland
Park ay. and Kilbourne 81 at 20
.. m. Fab. -. 1915. and fell into
an excavation. made for pavius
purposes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16
SKULL AND BONES
FROM SALE, FOUND

Tho skull aud bones OF a human
puzzled the police and Deputy Cor.
oner Howard T. Mcdonald for about
an hour Thursday night Small
boys playing IN the rear 81 the home
or u. y. Hcckenkamp, "a real estate
dealer living ~ 30 10th ave. ~
discovered 81 skull and number
OF bones. Heckeukamp had no
knowledge OF how the bones got
there. Inquiry by the police result.
cd in finding that VI. J. jerks Of
Three Tree Point lived there five
years ago. and that somebody I'm
his family had attended an express
and baggagc sale. nj which a trunk
was purchased. When opened a
human skeleton was revealed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

No matter what ails your child n
gentle. thorough laxative should nj.
ways be the first treatment given.
II your little one is outof-sorts.
half sick. isn't resting. eating and
acting naturally-look. Mother, sec
" tongue is coated. This IN sure
sign that it's little stomach. liver
and bowels are clogged with waste
When cross. irritable. feverish.
stomach sour, breath bad or has
stomach.ache, diarrhoca. sore throat.
full Of cold. give a teaspoonful of
california syrup OF Figs" and In
a few hours all the constipated
poison, undieested food and sour
bile gently moves out OF It's little
bowels without gripping. and you
have well. playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after Civ
ing this harmless fruit laxative. 3"
because II never fails to cleanse the
little ones liver and bowels and
sweeten tho stomach and they
dearly love its pleasant taste. Full
directions for babies. children Of all
ages and for grown.ups printed on
each bottle.
Beware OF counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for 50cent
bottle of California Syrup of
Figs; then see that It's made by
the California Fig Syrup Com
pany."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

High among the stars OF tne
movie armament may some day ap.
pear the name OF Violet Palmer.
the newest Fox discovery" and
late OF Seattle and spokane.
Violet was well known here as
Pearl Palmer She was pianist
of note. having won music schol.
arshin in spokane college.
Her first stage experience was
with the old Jessie Shirley stock
company.
A short time ago Miss Palmer
found the siren song Of the movies
very sweet. and packed her III for
New York.
Weeks OF searching for work -
fniilely sitting IN dingy booking
offices. waiting for the cali" al.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

most discouraged her. but she 70.
fused TO give up Then Kind for
tune. Ia the gulso OF the Fox com
pany. smiled. and Violet Was cn
gagged
Tier first film viii be The Blue
Streak.
Other celebrities working tn the
Same film are Larry Mclean. for
mcr catcher for the New York
Giants. and now of the Cincinnati
Reds Walter Bennett. formerly 81
the plttshurg Pirates; Danny Sulli
van. once sports writer OF the New
fork Mail. and William NlKh. all,
round movie man. who plays the
male lead
+ S,~They say that Miss Palmer
ts only II years old
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

Demonstrated Bride

oSVl0NbAta p'fto
Asked to show how he paid the
money to tho chief. Fred took a
bill case from his pocket. 'nonchal-
antly removed a handful of bills.
and gave a demonstration for the
jury.
Young Billingsley repeatedly an
swered, II don't remember" TO al
most every question directed to
trap him into an admission favor
able to the defense
Asked II George Vanderveer, at
torney for the Billingsleys. once said
to him. What's the idea of Logan
saying he gave Mayor Gin some
money!" and You ought to know
because II he did half of II was
yours" Fred answered Il don't
remember
Sold Seized Shipment
lie admitted selling the liquor
stored by Sheriff Hodge in the Pie
low warehouse.
what did you do with the
money!" demanded Fulton
Il put It in my pocket" answered
Fred.
He said he thought he suggest
ed smashing the lock on the door =
Fred denied that he told the chies
to come to the Mckay apartments
to tell him how 10 capture Mar
gett.
Referring to the visit, where Fred
had said the chief gave him drink.
Fulton asked. He was bringing
liquor to you, bootlegger was
he?"
Yes" said Fred
Chief Don't Drink
Don't you know your statement
Is a falsehood on the face of 1t and
that Chief Buckingham has not tast.
cd liquor for a year and a half"
The witness did not answer
Fred was requested TO take pen
and write Nv. Bickel, Virgil Bickel.
nth of Feb and then sign his
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

Mems Walk-oyer Shoes broken lines. worth to
s400-Walk over name stamped on every pair-go
Saturday at Sf.0S.
Ladies' Walk.Over Shoes broken lines, 40 at
81 50.
Misses shoes and Sandals. worth TO $500, al 9Sc
Ladies' Shoes that sold a. 800 and $500; cele-
brated Red Cross make. u and l6-inch top 70 at
1855. 49,
Mems F1orshlem Shoes worth TO $500, 70 at
s3.fS. Mems Heavy Work Shoes, worth to $500.
go at S2.fS.
SATURDAY. wen sell 15c Silver Collars at :Jc.
Mems Dress Shirts. worth TO $500, go for Csc
Wool Flannel Shirts. worth 10 $3.50. go at ~ .3S.
Mems $50 Union Suits at CSC. And $3.50 SIR and
Wool Underwear at Csc.
Mems Wool Socks at l3c; Mems Cotton Socks
nj Sc Oyeralls at soc Canvas Gloves with knit
grigts at &c; Black Bear Oyeralls, MachinawS
Cnoncr.a Underwear. etc. IN fact everything that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16
AEROPLANE AGAIN
BOMBS ENGLAND

LONDON. March lG Il hostile
aeroplane homharded Westgate
without casualties early today. \
statement issued by Lord French.
commander In-chief OF the home
forces. declared the material dam.
age was slight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

AddreTTIE RED FRONT CLOTHING COMPANY
Public Market north of Pike
saturday morning 8 sharp.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

Under this fire. Fred admitted
coming here December 2S. 1915. TO
enter the liquor business. Fulton
hammered for the details OF the
Star Carriage works incident. whore
Fred said he paid the chief 5000
for a trucltload of contraband Mar.
gett whisky,
Did YOU get the truck?" demand
ed Fulton.
No" Billingsley answered
Did YOU pay Chief Beckingha m
SCOOP"
Yes"
What for?" shouted the attor.
ney
Fred looked down, then said
quietly. For the truck
why didn't YOU get the truck
THAT was Pielows job
did he get III"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

The jungle fowl, found In Aus.
tralia, builds nest in the form of
a great mound. sometimes measur.
ing Is feet in height and $50 in
circumference.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16
WALKOVER SHOES $l.o8

man needs for dress work wear-a included in
this sale and going at these sensational prices
And here's the OF these enormous reduc.
tons The Red Front Clothing Company Mt 1903
10 First Avenue. bought the Great Emporium Stock
Of South Bend, Washington. at practically soc en-
the dollar Is Il any wonder that can afford to
sell at fraction Of present day wholesale prices?
Yes afford to sell cheap. Mems Pants
worth TO $3.50. at Csc. Others at SLID and
& .0S. Boys Suits, worth 10 $500. at $751;
Work Shirts at csc. Wool Underwear that sold TO
$500, at Csc. Ladies' Underwear big lot OF
Union Suits and separate garments-worth 10 81 90
garment-its out OF our line-so it goes Saturday
for soc garment
The above Just few Of the bargains offered
Our five large display windows arc Just stacked with
blghgrade merchandise and all priced rldiculously
low. If You want TO save-dont delay-be here early
Saturday morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

Wells are Of plain mesh, with one
huge embroidered motif placed to
I'll amusingly over one cheek or
eye.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

Gale Morgsn's gang Of bandits
were gold thieves In man Of Music
Mountain"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-16

Mrs. Fisher. wife of the comic
artist, Bud Fisher. originator OF
Mutt and jeff" has filed sum-
mons against him in the New York
supreme court. Cause for the action
has not been made public.