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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Memphis, Tenn. May 22.-A mob at
Macon Road near Mepmhis today
avenged the murder Of a white girl
by burning to death here Negro muir
dered Eli Persons and helping to cap
tu-c two other Negroes implicated in
Persons confession. Tonight the sec
ton was quieJ and the authorities say
no further trouble was feared.
Persons was chained to a tree near
the scene of his crime. his body
drenctled with oil and burned in the
presence Of a large crowd after he
repeated his confession end after the
mother OF his victim he'd made a
speech cxaorsing the lynchers to &C
ton. The two Negroes implicated in
Persons dying statement We're captur-
ed by a posse CT citizens q few hours
later One WIS released and the 9Th
er q deaf mute, was ordered dctain-
ed temporarily. 1t was stated that
reputable citizens vOuched for the Ne
groes and made statements tending to
verify their assertions that they were
not in the vicinity.
Hunter Wilson. county attorney gen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Although on both the British and
French fronts the period Of virtual in
action continues. except for minor
trench raiding. operations by the Brit
ish and artillery duels Of violence be-
tween the French and Germans. it Is
not expected that these conditions will
long prevail.
The offensive of the British on the
Arras front cannot be deemed to have
ended until Field Marshal Haig's men
once more have thrown their strength
against the 1000 yards of the linden
burg line still held by the Germans
west Of Bullecourt and Strengthened
out their line for the heavy blows that
are to come against the Drocourt-Q Que
ant switchline on which the Germans
are placing dependence to ward off an
advance by their enemies eastward.
Last reports had the British busily en-
gagged in consolidating the gains they had
made along the Hindenburg line. and with
those completed the expectation is that
another of the great battles which have
ma rked The progress eastward of the
British will be in full swing.
Probably finding their counter attacks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
Italy S War Mission
Ouhanks Allied Bodies

Washington, May % - Italy's war
mission. including some Of the King
doms foremost political and CONNER
ciRl figures. will reach Washington to-
morrow.
Headed b. His Royal Hishness. Fer
dinando Di Savoja, prince of Udine. the
missions personnel outranks that Of
either Great Britain or France Secre-
tary Lansing and ranking officials Of
the state department will meet the Wis
itors at the railroad station and they
will be escorted to their headquarters
by military and naval officers and two
troops Of cavalry.
Besides Prince Udine. the mission in
cludes Enrique Arlotts. minister Of
transportation, and Marconi, the invent
or
The scope OF the work outlined for
the ENJOYS, while In general similar to
that which called to America the French
andBritish missions. will take into &C.
count many peculiar problems which
confront the government at Rome. For
one thing. Italy's transportation needs
are regarded IS much greater than
those OF her northern allies, because
she is 90 heavily dependent upon the
outside world and particularly upon
America for raw materials. She must
have Thousands Of tons Of American
coal and great quantities Of Iron ana
steel.
Lumber and selected hardwoods also
are needed from America for war con-
structien work. Chemicals and great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
Premature Explosions
Decide Withdrawal Of
Shells Made Before 1900

assembled according to standard
methods, in December. 1916. The usual
thorough tests Of all this ammunition
were made at the naval proving
grounds and all tests resulted in per
feet performances.
THE armed liner St. Louis on her
first trip to Liverpool where she arrived
about March 2s, 1917, fired rs service
shells at ar iceburg for target This
firing was held in accordance with in
structions of the bureau, in order to
test the mounts. guns. ammunition and
to train the guns crews. Several shells
burst prematurely. some inside the bore
of the guns, others before striking the
target The damage to the bore Of the
guns caused thereby was sufficient to
necessitate their being refined.
Upon her return to New York the
guns and shells were Immediately re-
moved. and new guns with new sup
ply of shells issued to the ship. Later
on. the other shells exploded premature
ly. as well as one of the same calibre
on both the Mongolia and the St Paul
In none Of these cases was the gun
damaged beyond remedy by reclining.
which reclining has been done.
The development OF modern ord
nance has been extremely rapid, and
the comparative freedom Of our navy
from serious accidents in connection
herewith. has been a source of salts
faction TO the service but mishaps with
ordnance material cannot be absolutely
prevented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
LEWISTON MAN
ON COST OFLIVTNC

1 see that another diet SQUAD has
begun to show how they can live well
on 80 to 35 cents day." said a Lewis.
ton professional man to the Globe cor-
respondent. You remember that some
months ago a squad in Chicago at :
tempted to demonstrate that II was
possible to live we'll on 40 cents a dav
for food.
~ should really like to know what 4,
costs the average American family IN
moderate circumstances to live" he
continued. Il do not believe and :
judge from facts In my own case. thai
one in 10 averages even so much as AZ
cents day for food the year around /"
The man In question is a professiora ,
man college graduate. who has prob
ably an income Of about $4,000 or $4,000
year. lives as well as the majority ~
people IN this city at least. ana =.
claims that II does not cost hin, .vsn
the minimum OF 80 cents a dav for 90 ~
member OF his family the year around
He says: Il have always kent a ash
account. and last year Just for cnrsos
ity / itemixed that account month"; a.
that could tell just what I was snend \
Ing for everything.
i never had an ounce Of oleomorv.
rine In my house: I have meat tv;ce
day ana often three times: I INV -.
nest cuts and never the chean on... :
nave berries In their season everv =. :.
sno. ~ short. 1--we ~ well q I want 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
Bonds for Airmen Who
Distribute Pamphlets

New York, May 22.-As an encourage
ment to aviators throughout the country
to participate during the week of June 4
In a l-iberay Loan aerial rally, the Aero
Club of America, it was announced to-
night. has arranged to present 500 bond
to each flyer who reaches the destination
assigned TO him. A statement by the
committee in charge of the rally indi-
Gated that fights probably would be ar
ranged from Governors island. headquar-
tiers of the department of the East to
Philadelphia, Troy, Albany and Buffalo:
from Boston to Portland Me-, and cites
in New Hampshire and Vermont, and be-
tween other cities throughout the coun-
try.
The plan is for the flyers to drop
pamphlets regarding the loan and in
some instances, to carry members OF the
Liberty Loan committee who will address
the crowds at all stops.
To enable persons Of small means to
buy Liberty Loan bonds on the instalmen.
basis. the Federal Reserve Bank OF New
York, in conjunction with the Liberty
Loan committee, is perfecting plan for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Washington. May ga report of
Rear Admiral Earle, chief OF lne uu-
reau Of ordnance on premature eXplo-
sions of shells on the armed American
liners ST. Louis, St Paul and Mongo-
lie. made public tonight by Secretary
Daniels. shows that the bureau has
reached the conclusion that six-incn
shells made prior to 1900 are not to be
trusted and that all such ordnance
has been withdrawn from both naval
and merchant ships.
The report does not take up the ac-
cidert on the Mongolia which result
ed in the death OF two Red Cross
nurses en- routs to Europe, the invest
igating board in that case not having
completed its work. Preliminary
statements have attributed this trag-
edy To the unprecedented action Of a
powder Retainer cap. which struck
the water in a peculiar manner and
was detected back aboard the vessel
~ point nearly 200 feet from the
gun.
THE first American liner 20 he arm
cd was the Manchuria. on March 10.
1ol7." said Admiral Ear,e's report
The aiming Of other large liners fol-
lowed Immediately. The guns used
we're Of tho best type known ut the
present date and were nearly all alb
soiuttly new. having fired but the
rounds necessary to test them for
strength before permitting them to be
used with service charges
The ammunition for these guns was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

the issuance OF participation certificates,
it was announced torisAt. The certificates
probably will be IN denominations of ~.
They will bear the same interest as bonos
and may lie exchanged for bonds when
the holders accumulate the required $50
worth.
Another plan to enable persons of small
means to purchase bonds was announced
by the League Of Cooperative Savings
and Loan Associations. Any individual
with q, the league has decided. may pur-
chase n bend on instruments. with the
understanding that the balance may be
paid at the option Of the buyers at any
time within a year
In letter today to Guy Emerson, secre-
tary Of publicity of the Liberty Loan
committee, Col Theodore Roosevelt as
serts 1t is "the duty Of every man and OF
every woman in this country who can
possibly afford to do so. to buy Liberty
bonds in order that guns. ammunition.
food and clothes may be promptly and
freely furnished to our soldiers who 60
to the front" Col. Roosevelt said he
had invested in the bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS
GOSPEL Mission

Evangelist l. r. Johnson gave Bible
reading to his hearers Tuesday evening.
The music was under the direction Of
Mrs. Ola Roule. Mr.. Johnson took the
lives Of three men. Noah. Abram and
Samuel. For Noah those words were
taken-"Noah was a Just man ana per-
feet in his generation. and Noah walked
with God" Noah walked in the light
he had. ana admonished US to do the
same. For Abram the following scrip
ture was presented-"And when Abram
was 90 years old and nine. the Lord ap-
peared to Abram and said unto him:
Walk before me and be thou perfect I"
1t was our walk daily before God that
counts for this life and for the future.
For Samuel these word were taken
God is my strength and power: and he
maketh my way perfect" 1t 10 impos.
sible for men to live the Christian life
by their own power and wisdom. It 10
God dwelling in the heart by faith that
will cause our lives to be perfect in
this generation. Meeting this evening
again at the Gospel Missien.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
Zimmerman Challenges
Chancellor S Statement
Berlin Paper Director Says Alleged Unity OF
Views Applies Only to Military and Strategic
Aims

Herr Zimmerman In continuation OF
his criticism. questions the stability OF
the Won Bethmann-Hollweg bloc in the
Reicnstag and denies that vote on the
peace Interpolation can be interprted
as vote Of confidence.
simultaneously the paper announces
that Won Hindenburg. answering tel
egram Of greeting from Danzic group
of avowed Pan-Germans and opponents
of the chancellor. replied: x share your
hopes for the fulfillment Of your wishes
for the future of the fatherland." The
original telegram emphasized the de-
mand for a peace program correspond
ing to Germany's sacrifices" The field
marshal's reply unquestionabiy Will en-
courage the campaign against the chan
cellor and supports Director thinner
rnann's intimations that Won Bethmann-
Ho.lweg is not in complete accord with
the army chiefs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
RELIEVE FROST
American nsul at
Queenstown
Health Impaired by Long, Hard
Work Of Three Years

Washington. May 22--Wesley Frost,
American consul at Queenstown.
whose ofhcial duties have brought him
much in the public eye through his
reports Of submarine destruction. is to
be relieved.
In recognition Of the strain under
which Mr.. Frost has worked for near
~ three years. Secretary Lansing has
decided to bring him to Washington,
where he probably will be assigned 10
work in the state department. HIS
successor has not been selected but 1t
Is expected 1t will be either Charles
Hathaway Jr.. now at Hull, or Homer
Byington at Leeds.
Consul Frost has gathered and for
warded information on a majority Of
the shipping ,outrages which formed
the basis on which this government
finally made its declaration OF war.
Friends Of the consul explained to the
department several weeks ago that his
health had been impaired by long,
hard work. including, as II did, the
caro- Of the survivor in many cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

i've. and l think as we'll as the averas'
american family lives.
My total cash expenditures for NV
ior groceries and provisions. and UNI
includes some articles like soap. WASH
ing powder, etc, that come under .n'
mead OF groceries but are not eataoss
were $3O9.95. and that included ma.
and butter. A little figuring shows tna.
TINS was trifie under IS cents o..
TOT the family Of three. or about 70 ~
cents day each. and this also inelu@
cd the cost OF all company we enter
tanned during the year.
THAT is why I can see no sense y
the experiments Of these diet sduao'
VINO live on mush and milk, oleons.
karine and prunes, and then hsur
tnat they are doing a wonderful tne
when they figure their food costs dow
20 80 to 40 cents q day per individnI
Perhaps this year. with war prices ~
everything. may push my averas
up to 30 to IS cents q day for each ID,
olvidual, but I don't believe ! shs.
have to come down to olernargar1ne.
vary my manner Of living to any srs'
extent to do ;t-"-Sunday Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Atlanta. Ga. May 22.-With relief
work undervay. and $4,000 subscribed
fcc immediate aid to sufferers from
.4tcrday's $500 Geo fire, plans were
made tonight 70 begin rebuilding the
burned section in northeastern At
lanta within. week.
Telephone linemen went through the
devastated district today cutting away
wires that might endanger lives. while
the street Car company began TO clear
it's wires and city wagons to move the
rubbish from The streets.
Relief ORGANIZATIONS We're busy UNI
tangling the human maze. All during
the day families who he'd become sep
arate were brought together through
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Copenhagen. May 22-(Via London)-
Director Zimmerman of the Berlin Lo-
kal Anzeiger, challenges. in his Monday
article, Chancellor Won Bethmann Holl-
weg's statement in the Reichstag that
he and the military leaders were in full
accord regarding war aims. Herr Zim-
hermann says that the unity of views.
according to his knowledge. applies on
ly to military and strategic aims. upon
which the chancellor has accepted the
view Of Won Hindenburg and Won Luz
dendorff, the morally responsible gen.
erals.
The Lokal Anzeiger. since it passed
into the hands of a syndicate headed by
captains of industry of the Rhine dis
trict. and a former minister whom Won
Bethmann Hollweg threw overheard.
has ceased to be a subservient govern
ment organ and is now in more or less
consistent opposition to the chancellor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
BLACK ARMY
In South Africa Would
Prove Menace
Boer Leader Alludes to Ger.
many's Design

London. May 22.-At a complien-
tary dinner given tonight in honor Of
Gen. Jan Christian SHUTS, the fam
GUS Boer leader. in a speech alluded
to Germany's design to establish a
great Central African Empire and the
menace such a scheme would have
been to the whole world.
During my experiences in East AZ
rica," said Gen. SHUTS. my eyes were
opened to the serious danger OF this
plan. In that land there was a gi-
Eantic possibility in the huge popula-
tion-one of the most valuable assets
for the creation of the most powerful
army the world had ever known. We
don't know the value of black army.
II our statesmen had allowed such an
army to be created 1t would have prov
en- not only a serious menace to the
future of South Africa. but to the
whole Of the civilized world.
Gen. SHUTS said he hoped that this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

quantities of cotton must be imported
from this country. Copper. brass and
rubber also must be had for war pur-
poses. In the matter Of food Italy is
perhaps better off than the other AL
lies. but she still is in want Of great
quantities OF grain.
The technical members and the at
taches will place themselves at the
service Of the corresponding officials in
Washington in supplying information
regarding submarine warfare in the
Mediterranean and the Adriatic. the Pc
culiar campaigns in the clouds on the
Alpine heights and airplane warfare.
Aside from these subjects there re.
MAINS the main object Of the missions
creation. conveyance to the American
people and government Of the gratitude
Of the italian people and government
for American participation In the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
Urge Serious Spirit in
Registration Observance
Letter Councils Defense Suggests Program for APP
propriate Celebra ton and Honor to
Elig iblcs

Washington. May 22-Al. state councils
o: defense are urged In a letter sent to-
day by the Council Of National Defense
through Director Clifford to cooperate
heartily IN making the army registration
day June day of conservation to SER
vice in accordance with the spirit of Pres
ident Wilson'S message to the country.
The national council suggests that the
day be celebrated in serious spirit. not
as an ordinary holiday. and that costly
and elaborate decorations he discouraged.
Each community is asked to make its
celebration a public expression of will
ingness TO give the services of it's sons
to the country.
Tentative Program
In outlining a program for observing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
P tanning Rebuilding Of
Atlanta Burned Homes

The work Of workers OF the Red Cross
and their furniture hauled cway from
vacant lots and from sidewalks
around the fire, lines. ,
A hail storm and heavy rain in the
afternoon caught much Of the house
ho,d effects still unsheitered and add
cd several thousands dollars to the
iosy
The flames destroyed 1868 buildings
according to calculations of real estate
and insurance men. Most Of the struc-
lures were residences, but several
apartment houses, churches and retail
stores were burned.
Guard duty still was ma!nteined to-
night and perfect order was reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

the day, the council proposes that fire and
church bells be runs and whistles blown
al a. n. the hour Of opening the reg
istra ticn booths; that bands play near the
booths, that men of registration age be
escorted to the booths by their families
and neshbors and given distinctive reg
istration badge and that after the regis
tration has closed patriotic meetings be
held.
From press and pulpit and in the
schoolroom,' says the letter EVERY effort
should be exerted to impress upon all
citizens their duty at this vital crisis in
the history CT our country. Let the words
ring forth the world must be made safe
for democracy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
RIPLEY

A large number attended the dance Sat-
urday night at Indian Pond hall.
Mrs. Helen Higgins and Mrs. Ines
Wakefield attended the teachers meet
ing Saturday at Harmony.
Ed skillings hurt his ankle very badly
while blowing last Thursday.
Albert Dakota received news last week
OF the sudden death Of his sister In Cam
ada.
Mrs. George Stafford q waterville was
In town over Sunday. susss at l. NJ.
Stafford's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
Protest Lynclling

Boston. May ga telegram protest
ing against the lynching today of Ell
Persons. negro in Memphis Tenn.
was sent to President Wilson by the
executive committee OF the Boston
branch Of the National Equal Rights
League, tonight.
Referring to a report that the mob
intended also to lynch two more rccro
81. ;,c4t., til Telegram said
Oar laws forbid the burning alive OF
rats in a trap. we implore you, while.
saying much for justice and humanity
for foreign nations. to speak out for
Justice to Loot. Aah co'ored American
citizIns and sto.f stirring CT recent
ments America is riva!iing Germany
and Turkey in barbaric atrocities. VIII
you do something's"
The telegram was signed by Allan w.
Wha,cy. william .. Brigham and VIII
liam Monroe 'rrotter
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matter would be born in mind when
a peace settlement came to be made
and that the League of Nations would
absolutely forbid the military training
of the African natives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

the burial of dead and search for the
missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

u - . w 49, >@
and the
Britannia
WE have decided undertake t1 preparation OF Hew
w Volume to added the present 20 volumes o. ''
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 18th Edition
The New Volume the war and Will nave the
effect of bringing information in the Encyclopedia
down to the the conclusion Of peace
II will contain full account OF the HISTORICAL
background which the with speciai
the POLITICAL and racial conflict Of interests OF al ING
concerned
will give exhaustive treatment progress of the step
by step and in all countries
will results the only on the Mill
tary side side WELL and will thus enable
ultimate results in the n
all nations. The wars geographical results Will also
fully with and take place OF present ones
given changes in present boundaries
The new volume will be high level Of
thoy and partaty which has always DIS
tnguhed Encyclopaedia Britannica and which has made its
controversial subject OF unique value to the
reader.
The editor will take especial care give judicial
control the that
feeling and national prejudice
asked contribute will be writers Of the same
ITSELF
magnitude which practically all countries
directly concerned makes that its history should b
authority that only be attained by
poyng the incompatible the Britannica also calls
putting and authoritative FORM for prsssntdsy
readers and for postery Of the facts of chapter of history which
Of civilization
where the world The War Volume will be- fact complete
greatest history and in ts field
just good book asthe Encyclopaedia Britannica.
The New Volume will only give a fair, unbiased full
Of the tself-how started how fought
changes and innovations brought aboubut will with
the results Of the outside the sphere fighting
will given
which have led the adoption all begerens
safeguard their national welfare Articles will writ
ten OF discoveries industry and
For instance, surgery public
hygiene there have primary importance
These and other advances knowledge fully with
This will virtually make the New Volume supplement to the
EneXelopaeda Britannica itself Whether be made this
the after matter will
bring the the worlds knoledpe
as stands when peace has been made.
publication be as soon a. POSSIBLE. AFTER ~. a
THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA
DsrT AH>~-%~> President
PS-We have received o rsaskinE about
this New Volume . paragraph announc
that be published
all .nncst they in eour.. b.
notified o pubica
b bindine. to match th.,,
whether Canbri is.u.
oIunns" Issuea the price
which will be sold Of awinb be The
they paid volume for the set Of Briennc.
which they already
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
Mob Burns Negro
Near Memphis, I enn.

e,'al announced that n grand jury in
vestigation of the lynching would be
instituted at once.