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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
War Conditions Affecting
Industrial Occupations
Investigation Shows Decreases in EN-
poyes for Several BIG Industries
Increases for Many

Washington. Nov. 25.-While the war
is increasing enormously the number
of employees in some industries, in
others decreases already are begin
ming TO be shown. Fieures made pub
lie tonight on an investigation of
seven industries bN the department Of
Labor in september disclose more en-
plnYes IN seven and fewer in sin
Car building and repairing los 14s
PEI cent boots and shoes eight per
cent. and cotton manufacturing. cot :
ton finishing. silk making and cigar
manufactures showed smaller de
CreaseG.
The largest increase was 1916 per
cent in tie manufacture Of mems
ready made clo1!ing due to the uni
forming Of the reu armies
Each of the Industries paid out more
in wages in September of this year
than in September 1916
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
500 PILATES
In French Chamber Says
Deputy Renaudel
Special Committee Proposes lmpeaeh.
ment Of Former Minister of interior,
Louis J. MaIvy-Eieht Members Of
Committee Abstained from Voting

Paris, Nov 25.-The special committee
o. SO of the Chamber OF Deputies charg-
ed with the investigation Of the accuse
tons of having had relations with the EN-
minister Of the interior. issued its report
yesterday. Its findings were:
To rejec: the proposition to send NJ
Malvys demand that he be tried for trea-
son directly to the government: to- declare
his demand inadmissable by the hambe,.
without fresh legislation; 10 request NJ
Malvy to supply documents and evidence
supporting his demand to hear Premier
Clemenceau and NJ. Daudet and various
other propositions After this the com.
mittee adopted proposition that in the
interests of public peace light should BE-
thrown on the accusations against NJ
Malvy.
'Inasmuch as NJ. Malvy demanded its
appointment, this special committee de-
cided TO propose to the chamber that NJ
Malvy be impeaehed," the report con-
cluded
Only y members OF the committee were
present when the vote was taken. Thlr
teen favored the proposition. four were
against it and eight abstained from vot-
ing, as did the president Of the commit
tee
nanutv Renaudel and SIX others left TIL
meet" when the committee by a major;-
tv of three rejected Renaudel's propose:
that Premier Clehenceau he heard. Re
naudel declared later that the decision
was the result Of the deputies fears OF
assuming responsibilities.
"Thc chamber is Pontius PLATE multi
piled by 500" he declared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
WAR ANANIASES
Are Found by Senator
Hitchcock and by Pa
triOtic Societies

Washington. Nov. Ex-senator Hitch
cock ranking member of the Senate
Military committee. issued statement
tonight saying he had investigated and
found ~ tc false several sensational
and widely circulated runners about
America war prepare tons.
He mentioned particularly reports
hat The EXpoditionary Force in France
va" not properly equipped with rifles
when as d ma after Of fact there are Ave
rifles for every man, and stories that
the Liberty airplane motor was q fall
urc instead of triumphant success.
War Ananias Club
Formation of War Ananias Clubs"
Of men and women who circulate false
iumcls to hamper successful prosecu-
ton Of tho war is suggested I" the
american public i'll a statement issued
tonight by the National Commission OF
Patriotic Societies. The society pro
poses that the names If persons found
responsible for such stories be posted
Dl;hicl,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
HAIC PRAISES WORK
OF GEN. BYNG AND
THE BRITISH TROOPS

London. Nov. 25.-The following
Special Order Of the Day was issued
by Field Marshal Haig on Sunday:
The capture of the important Bour-
lon position yesterday crowns a most
successful operation and opens the
way TO the further exploitation Of adj
NantaSes already gained. In the op-
crations Of the third army during the
past four days. the troops engaged
.Were called on to advance under con-
ditlon~ different from ANYTHING ever
attempted before. The manner in which
they adapted themselves to the new
conditions was in all respects admir-
i'b!e ana the result gained by their eff
foltS are oil far reaching Importance
Although practically all the divi-
SONS employed have already been en-
gagged in severe and prolonged fighting
this YEAR. all arms and services have
met these fresh calls on them in
manner worthy the highest traditions
OF the British army.
Tanks Show Value
In This battle the tanks for the first
time have been afforded an opportuni-
y ot working in large numbers ana
Ga showing tneii pecial value under
conditions suiiaDi To them. Without
llem the complC ,e surprise gained
Mould not have ueen possible, could
n"t even have been attempted. Their
performances have entirely justitied
IN" trust paced sn them.
infantry. tiilNiN md .r.af Z
Lave co-opelatcu efficiently and COM
pet" devotion TO duty, in which they
Lever fan. Tie cavalry has co-op-
Gated with the other arms with en-
ceilcnt results.
Tlie Royal Engineers, the Signals
Services, iranspol tation service. army
service corps and the various admin
lstration corps performed most Valu-
. able work.
r" cen. Sir Julian EynG and his
star. /" the commanders and Stairs
u.idcr him and /" all arms and serV-
ICES engaged in these operations my
thanks aud Warmest CONGRATULATIONS
are due for the manner in which they
prepared and carried through Tie op-
erationS and ON the splendid results
achieved.
4 also express my obligation to all
ranks at General Headquarters for the
success " j which they have met the
>e\ere strain imposed by the arrange
mehts for these operations in addi-
ti"n To tire sudden movement of
tire ops 1" Italy. the operations on the
Flanders front ANA the many other
lh'N ementS ard re!iefs which had to
l." carried "ut simultaneously
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
LENINE REBUKED
Continued from Page One)
GERMAN PR0LETARlAT
STANDS With RUSSIA

London. Nov. "a Reuters dis
patch from Petrcgrad dates Nov. IS,
says that the allied diplomatic repre-
st natives had a twohours conference
at the British embassy on that Jay
and weighed all the bearings of the
NaAimalsi armistice order. Ensign
krylcnko. the new COMMANDMENTS
chief of the army. asked 10y an inter-
>iewer why the German army had
failed to take advantage Of Russia 5
troubles. IS reported as having replied
The German proletariat is hand in
hand with us and will not allow Off
cal Germany to hamper the fulfiliment
of a great cause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
GIGANTIC SYSTEM
Is Proposed to Lower
Middleman and Prices
and Simplify Food
Distribution

New York, Nov. 2J.-Methods were
outlined at meeting here today of the
delegates of the consumers cooper
ative societies of the Eastern States
for organization of a gigantic system
to eliminate the middle man, lower the
prices and simplify the distributing of
food by bringing the consumer and
distributor into direct relationship.
ApproXimatelN 1000 cooperative
stores throughout the United States
will be federated with central offices
and the members of the trade unions
will be asked To give their cooperation
under the plan proposed. These steps
VIII be the first TO make the system
effective. Prof. Edward p Cheney OF
the University OF Pennsylvania de-
clared. !e added that the plan is
nothing short of economic revolution
in the United States"
The labo" unions will be made the
centers Of the organization which will
lie extended into mutual and co-opera-
live organizations and later into CO.
operative banks and credit unions. it
" as asserted This system is expected
not only to reduce the cost of food
clothing and other necessities. hut Ill
timatelN to procure pensions for the
aged, subsidies for motherhood and
proN ide life. health and occupational
INSURANCE. at cost. speakers at the
meeting declared
James w. Sullivan. a representative
Of the American Federation Of Labor,
announced AT tie meeting that the Ia
hor organization approve the plan,
NJ FaInhere. representative Of the
Norodny Fan, # Moscow. who is here
buying supplies for cooperative So
cietN Of the Russian people, declared
SIlch 4 gNstem is in force In Russia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
10000 fire IN
LYNN THEATRE
CAUSES PANIC

Lynn, Mass, NOV. "A fire in the
property shop in the rear Of the Audi
forum theatre tonight caused small
panic IN the audience and among the
occupants OF tenement buildings in tbs
rear Of The structure. The auuience
which started TO rush for the exits when
one OF the actors requested them to
file out quietly, was quickly Gained
when two other actors stepped 10 the
foctlights and addressed them.
IN the meantime the flames had
worked into a row of tenemen; build
ings end spread SO rapidly that five wo-
men ard fonr men had to he heips d
down ladders or srnol;e-fllled s.airWays
- firemen AND policemen. One Of those
carried out was woman who had re-
turned home from hospital his morn
ing.
The fire loss was estimated at $40, 0J1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
SANTA CLAUS WILL
Be PRESENT WITH
OVERSEAS FORCES

New York, Nov. b Every American
soldier and sailor on duty overseas will
receive a Christmas package from the
American Red Cross and SO far as possi-
BILE. the gifts will be distributed on Christ.
mas eve from Christmas tree by :.
santa Claus, it WAS announced tonight at
headquarters of the Atlantic division.
Each package contains from four to sig
articles. including pocket knives, trench
mirrors, tobacco puzzles. Ward candies.
writing pads and pencils. The society
also has arranged for a Christmas day
Soldiers and sailors at home viii be re-
membered also and for this purpose 1.75o.-
600 packages have been allotted to the va
rious camps and environments, it was an
nounced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
armed GUARDS
POSTED ALONG new
YORK WATER FRONT

New York, NOV. alarmed guards
Will be posted all along the water
front of New York and New York
harbor at midnight. The step was
decided upon lay the government to
bar alien enemies from points where
they might causa damage AT piers,
terminals and warehouses.
john &. i\noN, United States district
attorney. tonight said
The military viii take over some
cf the more important points and the
police department Will assign pa
trollnan to every pier and dock. There
viii he general tightening UP on all
docks and ii is probable no one will he
allowed to 80 onto q pier unless he
has certain means Of identification"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
OF NIAGARA POWER
URGED BY LEAGUE

Chicago. NOV. little National
Public ownership League tonight
adopted resolutions favorine the de-
Nelopment Of power at Niagara Falls
under public ownership and opera
ton. chart, Zueblin formerly pro-
fessOr of economies at Columbia Uni
NcrSitA. addressed tie lsacnn On Ma
tioral Ownership Of Railways. lie
said that The country must ave pub
lie ownership Of transportation lines,
but that the time was rot now ripe.
owing to unfavnrahle conditions
There is { annual vasta Of 500 :
oo9 wear through duplication by
railroads" he said. There is no need
for tW" expensive terminals in New
York city. and Chicago is worse than
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
SEVERE FIGHTING
WEST OF CAMBRIA

London NOV, 25.--"There has again
been severe lighting today west Of Cam
htai says the official report from Fian-
ders tonight. AZ mi:ua: the enemy
strongly tackled the positions we held
in the neiehborhood Of Bourbon and sue
ceeded in pressing back our troops from
portions OF the village. Our positions il,
Bourbon wood and on the high around are
intact
The number of prisoners taken since
the commandments Of our operations on
the morning o. Nov ~ has now reached a
total of Y.7i. including lS2 officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
INVESTIGATE THE CHARGE
NEGRO VOTES WERE
BOUGHT IN EAST ST. LOUIS

East st. Louis. Ms, Nov 25.-Fed :
eFal and state Investigations of the
last East st. Louis municipal cleo
ton viii he started Immediately as a
result OF signed statement given to
the attorney general OF Illinois by Le-
roy \. Bundy. Negro dentist Of East
st. Louis. now in jail charged with
murder in connection with the Eas
St. Louis race riots
Bundy's statement declares that the
cost of the Negro votes ranged from
81 TO $40 each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
WESTBRO0K MAN
CLAIMS KILLING
or a. GERMANS

Westbrook, Nc. NOV. -. tanning
to have IA dead Germans to his credit,
George Daniels, =. is al tho home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs f'c!iH Dan
icls rec operating from shrapnel. bullet
and lquid fire Wounds OF which he has
had . score.
He went across with the Cana d ia n
Royal tiiehlander< when The war
broke out ard has taken part IN many
important battles IN the western front.
After having u DAYS furlough he will
return to Canada and in three months
win a permanent discharge Cor disl-
lilitN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
Patrick ]. Maiensy

Headquarters have been notified of
the death Of Patrick J. Maioney. a
member Of this Home, which occurred
in st. Elizabeth's hospital at Wash.
lngton on November L. He was born
in South Thomaston. October 8, 1871.
He enlisted in the u. 8. Navy April
,. 1898. serving on the u. 8. 8. Yer
mont. and was discharged May rs,
1899. He was admitted to the Home
from South Thomaston August Is, 1900,
and transferred to Washington July
t6 1907
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
YALE DELEGATES $4,000
SPRAGUE MEMORIAL HALL

New Haven. Conn. Nov. 2j.-Yale
University today dedicated its naw
music school building. the Albert ar
mold Spra cue Memorial Hail. The edi-
flee is the gift CT Mrs. Albert A
Spra que and her daughter, Mrs. Fred
eric s. Coolidge. and its construction
cost about SITS. 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
CARS NOT TO BE SHUT
OFF FROM AUTO INDUSTRY

Washington, N"v. 35.-Judge Low
EFT the War Industries Boards direc-
tor OF priority, issued this statement
tonight:
The report that l am contemplate
ing an order shutting off cars from
the automobile industry Is without any
foundation IN fac;. ] said a week
ago that die not have in mind any
transportation order treating any in
dustry as non essential since priority
order Ne. went into effect as it
seemed 70 go with so-called essentials
by transportation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
AMERICAN MISSION
PLACES FLOWERS UPON
TOMB OF LAFAYETTE:

Paris Nov. 25.-Col Edward NJ House
Gen. Tasker II. Bliss, Admiral Benson
and the other members OF the American
mission today visited the Sicpus cemetery
and placed floral wrea tn on the tomb Of
Lafaye tte. There were no speeches.
Col. House had another long confer
ence TODAY with Premier CIemenceau-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
Alcock IS KILLED
Two Other Aviators Fa-
tally Injured at Talia-
ferro Field

Dallas. Texas. Nov. 2v.-tadet w.
Alcock. a member Of the r. val Flying
Corps, training at TssIiaferro field. as
Instantly killed yesterday Wien his
machine colided with another airplane
driven by Cadet Thompson Of Canada
al An altitude Of .CG0 feet. Both ma
chimes were demolished. Thompson
was seriously injured.
Cadet Biddle Of England Was fatally
injured FRIDAY When his machine
crashed TO the Ground
Cadet tiish Of canada was probably
fatally injured yesterday when his
machine fell from 4 high attitude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
URUGUAY TO CONFISCATE
PROPERTY OF CHURCH

Montevedio. Uruguay. Nov. o0.-The
reforms in the constitution of Uruguay
upon which commission has been
working for some time. We're ratified
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26

An electric signboard for the an
nourcefnent Of services has been erect
ed in front OF the Penney Memorial
church. 1t is said that the sign Is the
only one OF IT'S kind in the State Of
Maine. The offering taken at Sunday
evenings service at the church will
be used toward paying for the device
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
Alccck New Bedford Man

Kew BEDFORD VI, se Nol 25.-Wii-
fred G. Alcock. WHO WAS Killed when
Ills machine colided with another
all plane al Taliaferro field in Texas
Yesterday. vino resident of this city.
lie left here a fey months ago to
study aviation at Camp n hawk. De-
sclonto, Canal and wa; tile first in
a squad of so ,nen to complete an ele-
mentary course in flying, being trans
ferred To Texas .or advanced instruc-
tion. While flying in Canada. he had
his machine smashed against tree in
gliding to earth from 4 height uf 1000
feet.
He was .e wears old and was for
merN oreanist # the County Street
cnurch Of this citE ana leader II the
ceIcle Gounod. a local musical or
Ganization,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
Ariel c. Pitmau

Ariel G. Pitman died az the Home
Sunday. aged so years. Born In Bos-
ton. served in Co. r, 116th Ohio Inf,
during the latter part OF the Civil war.
Admitted to the Home in 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
NATIONAL HOME

Allen.
Franklin Ryder late Z. $. n, has
been granted his discharge from the
Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26

\ recent dispatch from Montevedio
said the commission which was re-
visinS the federal constitution had
adopted clause separating church
and state. The confiscation of church
property also was prov ided for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26

Many tons OF hay from the Swiss Noun
tains have been exported 70 Germany
% be used as tea. The hay consists
chiefly OF aromatic plants and is gathered
with much difficulty in the high attitudes.
The price paid for this hay is between s.
and S for To- pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
W anted-NIis cellaneouS
'osiTloN IN REFINED AMERICAN

home 10y capsble American
Il '' woman Good cook Sootl
'' 1'f wages desired City o.
'''i'r-ules Address House
li"N r. >ugusta. Ne ID, cedss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26

Richard f. Keenan, has been grant
ed furlough to Newark, n. j.
George z. Potter and Joseph w.
Wall have been taken up T. a. +. in
the hospital, awaiting admission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
GERMAN MARINES GET
SEVEN MONTHS IN PRISON
Norway Attorney Asks for Heavier
Sentence for Two Of Rautenfeis'
Band

Christiania. Norway, Nov 25.-Two
German marines named Ortiz and
Stachel. members of Aaron Rauten-
fel's band of bomb plotters. today
were sentenced TO seven months i'm
prisonment for espionage. The state
attorney, finding the sentence 100 len
lent, has appealed to the supreme
court.
Aaron Rautenfels, q German cour-
Ter. was arrested at Christiania last
June in connection with bomb plot.
The German government later eX-
pressed regret to Norway and dis
missed RautenfelS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
'ApTURE BOURBON

Continued from Page Orel
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.hiPs Brought Down
100 LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

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~'''I 40 housekee1er.
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HOLD THEIR OWN

C~rt ru-d from PAGE One)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-01-18
REMARKABLE TREE SURGICAL OPERATION.

Edward Fontaiue, y tree surgeon of Charlottes-
VILE. Va, has. according to Inland Farmer, con-
pleted the .reateSt tree surgical operation ever at
tempted anywhere, and this has been done FOR Mr..
John Armstrong Clla'oner Of Mcrrte Mills. The
tree is red oak and is possibly three hundred
years old. 1t j. ~ feet in circumference, two feet
above the ground. with n diameter of eight feet.
fcnr inches in It's widest par,, The cement flilins
was carried up the 1rce y feet from the surface
and Il cement leg or root was imhetlled five feet
iuio the ground TO support the tree in heavy WINDS.
The material used was six wueuuloacs Of sand. y
loads OF field stone, 2s bags OF cement, II iron
straps 10 reinforce the concrete. ~ eyebolts and a
roll of galvanized wire. SO far the operation hay
been successful.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-01-18
NOT LIKELY TO Be POPULAR.

A citizen Of Columbus, O, has appeared on the
streets lately with an outfit for seeing the time
without removing his watch from his pocket. Great
surprise was nj first created 10y what was con.
siderel extreme singulnrity of comfort, and 1t took
n good deal Of explaining on his part 10 restore to
himself public confidence. 1t seems. however, that
The device is perfectly practicable, as it has been
accepted by the patent office. Notwithstanding
most people will cling to the idea that n man who
Is too lazy to take out his watch to see the time
deserves on general principles to be shot and 1t
Is very unlikely that the new invention will worm
its way into popular fuvor.- Exchange.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-01-18

farmers around Seymour created the basis Of his
fortune"
One Of the Indiana colleges, which has IN AM
portant agriculture department. has shown Iauei
interest In the Seymour enterprise. This school
sends out special trains and agents and ennis
saries and whatnot oil over Indiana in line with
its policy of making Hoosicrdom q paradise OF
scientific farming, and these agents don't often
overlook the opportunity Of telling about seE-
mour's Farmers club and what il is doin: TO
make the city and its rural customers real bush
ness associates.
The wort! is going farther. too. than the fafth-
est reaches Of Indiana. Grange organizations
commercial clubs and agricultural colleges mere
and there all over the country are making Ia
entries Of SEYMOUR about the club. So besides
making it easy for the rural het2hbor TO ENJOY
himself while trading there. Seymour Is gather
ing 10 itself q stack of advertising valuable be-
yond computation.
What has been done In Seymour can be done
in any other agricultural community in the
United States. 1t isn't necessary that the club
sho,,lI be n memorial TO anybody: nor that 1t
sho,,ld be a monument to the generosity and pub
lie shirt of one or two men; nor that 1t siioutu
be housed in Il specimen of classic architectllfe.
-Four or six rooms would serve the purpose nicely.
if converted properly to club uses. These rooms
might be found in q detached residence or on
The second or third floor of Il business block. The
expenses might be prorated among the business
men. and the farmers themselves might pay a
modest INITIATION fee md nominal dues. Where
there's n will there's a way-as the fellow said.
Anyhow, it sounds pretty poppy and un-to'date'
doesn't II. TO oyerhear one farmer say Ia his
~neichbor on Il Saturday morning In town: We'll
Ed, let's run over to the club aud have q taxi!