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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-20

Ounce Fish arrived in the city yes
terday from Wilson's camp at Fidalgo
Bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-20

The Moose will give a dance in
their hall Saturday night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-20

The new commander of the Cana.
dams in France. Sir Arthur Currie, has
won his way by hard nghting. He
succeeds General Sir Julian Byng and
u the first Canadian to command the
contingent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
PLEADS INSANITY
Bradford Charged with
Murder of Teacher
Who Visited Him

Laccnia, n H.. Get. aa.-Maurice IL.
Bradford pleaded not guilty on the
ground Of insanity when he was ar
raigIcd in the superior court here to-
Gay, charged with the murder of Miss
Alice r. Richards. q teacher in the
school for reeble Minded. on June Is.
The court ordered Bradford sent to
the state hospital at concord fer CO.
sCrvation.
Bradford, who was physical direc-
tor at the school. invited Miss Rich
ards and two other teachers TO his
cottage or the school grounds. the
teachers. it was brought out a.
hearing. accepted the invitation in the
hopes o. cheering up Bradford. who
had hecn 6espOnGent.
At the cottage Bradford on the
pretensc of showing the teachers a
trick. bound them with ropes ana
then beat them with a club. Miss
Richards died later
After attacking the women Brad
fore took canoe and padded to La
coma whore he informed the police Of
his action
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
AUSTRIA REJ0|CES At
SAFETY OF TRIESI

Zurich. Oct. 2@.-Austran hopes of a
speedy and honorable peace" have
been !lised by the Austro- German
successes on the Italian front. the
president of the Reichsrat said in an
address to I. e deputies. as quoted in
Vienna dispatches. He admitted there
had been great anxiety in regard to
Triest, which had now been removed.
The safety of Triest seems to be
the chief cause of rejoicing in Aus
tria. The Neue Freie Presse. of vi
emma. says that ever since Italy de-
clared war the monarchy has not ceas-
ed to be anxious for that city. 1t
speculates as to whether British and
French influence will prove strong
enough TO prevent the collapse. of
ltaly's war policy or whether the
mass of the population recognizing
the seriousnc OF the situation, will
become convinced peace is necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
HUNT MORE EVIDENCE
OF R0YAL|ST PLOT

Paris, Oct ,9.--Thc police search
for evidence concerning a supposed
royalist plot was continued today.
Leon Daudet, editor of the Royalist
organ L'Action Francaise, whose Of
fees We're searched Yesterday. was not
Permitted to leave his home this
morning and policeman was posted
at the door to see that he did not re-
ceiver reporters. In the residence OF
NJ. Daudet and Charles Maurras, CO.
dire ctor of the newspaper. further
documents and miscellaneous weapons
were found.
N. Daudet ridiculed the whole af-
fair. saving all he could do was to
thank the government for giving his
newspaper and himself such splen-
did free advertisement. Public opin-
ion as voiced in the press, depreca ties
the governments action.
Former Premier Clemenceau say.
In his newspaper L'Homme Enchaine
that he Thoroughly agrees with the
prosecution Of slanderers but con
dennis what he calls "maneuvers tc
divert or delay operations; whethe!
legal or political. whose inspira ton /,
Is not difficult to discover"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
GERMANY OFFERED
PEACE To BELGIUM

London, Oct. 29-La Metropole. a Bel
gian newspa per published here, says that
a German attempt to separate the Allies
has been defeated by Baron de Broque-
vile, .gian foreign minister
According TO the newspaper Germany
recently made 4 peace offer to Belgium.
La Metropoe says the bearer OF the
peace proposal was a Belgian industrial
and financial magnate who knew Foreign
Minister de Broqueville personally. He
went TO Paris through Switzerland and
asked for a meeting with the minister,
who met him in a Paris hotel. The cm.s-
sary there said he was commissioned by
Baron Won der Lanclten, legal adviser Of
the German government in Belgium. To
propos. that semi-official Belgian and
French delegates should meet German
delegates in Berne TO lay down a basis
for lasting peace. The following pre-
liminary negotiations were presented:
Belgian independence, indemnity for war
ckpenses reparation for war destruction
according to the Belgian common law.
and conyocation of a peace conference at
brussels under the presidency of King
Albert.
Minister de Broqueville, the newspaper
saws, defeated this attempt to separate
the Allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
COURT MARTIAL IN
pRuGRESS At AVER

Aver, Mass. Oct 2a,The trial by court
martial of Privates Frank Keenan, and
Nicholas Costello of Bridgeport, CT. mem
bers of the J04th Infantry, for assault on
Corporal krog of Waterbury two weeks
ago. began today. Costello pleaded guilty
to insubordinat ton and assault. but he
said he was not guilty of assault with
intent to commit murder. Keenan, will
be tried next krog was on guard duty
when he was pounded over the head BY
his own gun after trying to detain the
two soldiers. Witnesses testified today
that Keenan, and Costello had bought Ii
quor at Lowell on the night of the attack.
Keenan, will be heard tomorrow.
The general shage-up in camp designed
to place the men where thcl are best fit
ted began today. Some of the companies
lost as many as 40 men
Those assigned to the machine gun bat
talons wifi start actual firing practice
next week under the direction of Major
w A. Wills In the meantime they will
he taught to handle all makes OF rapid
frers.
All Of the officers and men will be re-
CURED from now on to observe strictly
the regulations as to dress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
TAFT SOUNDS KEYNOTE
FOOD CONSERVATION IN
CONNECTICUT RALLY

bridgeport. ct. oct. -9.-Connecu-
cuts part In the nation wide 1000
conservation was begun here tonight
wher former President Taft made ,he
keyrote address to a large audience
after which the Hoover pledge card
was freely signed. In his address Mr.,
Taft said:
This conservation of food by n re-
duCtion in its consumption and avoid
anCo of waste. Congress has not Yet
made compulsory in the individual. II
we respond then no such compulsory
measure need be adopted
"Of course the chief reason for Our
reducing the consumption of wheat
and meat and fats and sugar in this
country is 10 help our allies. II the
reason were confined TO the army. It
might be easier to rouse our people to
its. urgent necessity.
Now what is the importance Ito
US in the war Of helping the peoples
Of the corrtr!es with which we arc
allied? 1t is. FIRST. that their armies
who are fighting with our boys and
defending cur rights may be properly
fed and So may fight effectively and
il is second. that We may keep up
tho courage of the peoples of our al
lies. so that they NAV stand firm IN
fGhtinc out this war until we win 1T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
ADJUSTMENTS
"HER UNBORN CHILD"
Is Powerful Arrangement of Birth Con-
troll Propaganda

The same frankness of the authors
treatment of a subject which. if dealt
with except with the highest inieii'
gencc and utmost sincerely Of pur-
pose would be offensive to persons %
refine ments, and the masterful work
of the cast 10 whom is entrusted tn
stage presentation OF the work,
stamped the drama Her Unborn
Child" which opened Monday j.
days run at the Opera house as q
production of which can have no 9th
err tl.an wholesome influence and
one to effectively combat the vicious
propag anda at which it aims its blow.
In the role of Mrs. David Kennedy.
the mother. Mrs. Laurette Allen gave
portrayal that for genuineness CT
feeling could not have been excelled.
When Mrs. Allen stepped from her
role" to explain To the audience the
significance and purpose Of the play
Ito bring the thought of the sacred
ness OF life"--shc was equally impree-
sive and seemed much the sort Of
woman that her part in the damn
represented.
Helen Marlowe enacted The irving
emotional role of the elder daughter
with fire ability and restraint As
I'VE flies the son. J. r. CoEgswell
vas particularly likeebln and human.
! etestabIe almost to such a degree as
seem unreal was the character Of the
wealthy reforner and birth control
a~itator. pcrtra we'd by Dorothy Smith
Frederick steele was fully equal 10
the difficult role of Ted y.ivirgs.one
tho son. whose waywardness was N
large part hiarnahie To bis mother. th'
reforncr whose relish social amb-
ton had prompted her to dlsc'airn
him as her =on.
Gallo Sattcr'ee's enactment ~ fhr
role Of Tho "ig-hearted and high
minded FAMILY physician was perfec-
zion tt>rn. Np~v Nigho'z nc NibSs,
Tho .of-r-or -i~'o-. and Pearl Ctearrs
&c Roth Torrprter. me object r.
Waffics' alteration, intro5Uccd corr-
dv which. v'tNoUt seeming n,t ~
place. relieved tho sonberross ~ the
general .hor,c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
WORK OUT PLANS
Government to Aid Red
Cross in Feeding and
clio in G Captured
Americans

Washington. oct. CAS- Germany
does not provide sufficient feod 10 Keep
her prisoners of war in good health,
nor sufficient clothing. the Uniteu
States government is preparinS' IN
conjunction with the American Red
Cross to feed all American soldiers
and sailors who may he taken prison
ers The war and navy departments
are cooperating with the Red Cross
in working out plans.
Appropriation of sSl,el2 to buy -
tons of food for the American prison
ers now in { crman camps, numbering
about 100, was announced today by the
Red Cross. The food will he sent to
the Red Cross warehouse at Berne'
Switzerland, where - tons have been
sent up To time. The - t-hs VIII
he sufficient for nine months for the
tmericans now held prisoner. 1t Will
he dispatched from Berne by the AM
erican legation in standard containers
every two weeks Three 10-pound
packages will 20 to each prisoner
which is sufficient to keep him IN
good health fortnight. The Navy
Department as shipped 100 outfits of
clothing for the informed seamen and
tile war department s. cases of cloth
ing for soldiers and interned civilians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
MOUNT HOLYOKE HAS
AWKWARD SQUAD"

South Hadley, Mass, Oct. 2o-Tne
awkward squad" is now a regular
part OF the activities Of Mount Hol-
yoke College girls. Every Wednesday
afternoon a regiment of students. d.
Nfded into several squads. comes out
for an hours military drill. The work
is directed by instructors Of the de
partment OF physical training. Al
though attendance is not required. a
large number of the girls have taken
up the drill with enthusiasm
The college has instituted several
war emergency courses. designed to
train students in Red Cross and war
relief work, home economics and gar
dening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
But for Navy Prussia Europe's
Mistress Says Lloyd George

old arny-"The finest fighting troops
in the world It saved France and
Europe. but hardly a man OF that army
was left
Praised Hais's Fighting
The time mad not come to deal with
Individual achievements, but he must
refer to Field Marshals French and
Haig and Gen Maude OF Haig. one
of the most brilliant members Of the
general staff, he said: Splendid as
the lighting qualities of the troops
| have been their successes had been
due in large measure to the power of
organization the persistence and fore
thought of Haig"
Seventy five per cent. OF the contri-
button in men. said the Premier, had
come from England and Is per cent.
of the loss had fallen upon England.
Scotland had done its share: ireland
had made distinguished contribu-
ton and involuntary recruiting
Wales had beaten the record by a
shade. The dorninions had contrib
uted between 700. 900 and 500 900 men
He praised the work of the Canadians
on the western front, the Anzacs in
.Gallipoli and France. and the South
Africans. particularly in clearing Del
Vile wood. The memory of the pow
erful aid given by India would never
be forgotten.
Never has the British Empire shown
greater or more effective union" exc,aim-
ed the premier. 1T had been regarded
| as dream; 1t is now a fact, a powerful
fact, IN fashioning the history Of the
world"
After references to the various auxiliary
services. the premier offered the sym pa
thy of the House to the relatvcs OF those
who had fallen
Asquith Also Paye Tribute
Ex-Pren1ier Asquith, who followed, pal /.
eloquent tribute to the lighting forces.
ut IS by their inextngushable faith
that the fight has been well maintained
until It ends, as We know it must, in the
Let it rot be said OF those who gave their
lives when the Judgment OF history comes
{ that They gave their lives in vain
John Redmond, the Irish leader said his
object in rising was to emphasize that
what the premier anu Mr. Asquith said
was the absolute sentiment of the House
Of Commons. The Irish troops, he said.
had shed lustre on their race and, how
ever torn by dissenson or misfortune
their country might be at this moment,
he believed that the whole Irish race was
, filled with pride and gratitude for their
achievements.
THE gallant Irish troops have during
the last year and half had no bitter trial
imposed upon them in the events happen
ing in their own country. These events
have not touched theii valor or their 10y
atty. They have remained one in their
motto. But. nevertheless, many Of them
had thought that they were going to fight
not only for the liberty of the world but,
in a special sense. for the happiness,
prosperity and liberty Of Ireland. Now
they have seen section. at any rate, or
their countrymen at home repudiate that
idea If my voice could reach them !
would say that they need have no misgiv-
iirgs. that they were right from the first
| and that time will show that while they
: are fighting for liberty and civilization
, In Europe they are also fighting for civil
liza alton and liberty Of their own land"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
new YORK STRENUOUS
.MAYORALTY CAMPAIGN
.!NJECTS WAR ISSUES

New York, Oct. 29-New York CITY
swung into the last week of the mu.
nicipal campaign today with pro-
grams arranged for the four mayoral-
~ candidates and their chief support
ers that will provide strenuous
"windup" for the most exciting politi-
cal contest in the history of the city.
Aside from the many important mu-
nicipal issues that are in the balance,
the war has been injected into the
campaign and the Socialist candidate
for mayor. Morris Hillquit has made
peace without victory" a direct is
sue.
The forces of Mayor John Purroy
Mitchell, candidate for reelection on
the Fusion ticket, started the week $
drive" with a speech by Theodore
Roosevelt in Harlem tonight. The for
mer President denounced Hillquit as
AN aid Of the Prussianized autocrat
of the HohenzolIerns" and referred to
Mayor Mitchell as the best mayor
New York ever had"
John +. Hylan. the Democratic nom.
inee. Coz. Roosevelt said. is "a candi.
date without personality while Will
liam H. Bennett. the Republican can
bldiNC' IL IL ueNo. uuth loI ~. n
Ian and Tammany."
He criticized Hillquit's announced
Intention mot to purch- Liberty
bonds a. an act allying him with the
Hun in the world politics TT means. J."
Col Roosevelt added. that if enough
of our citizens follow Hillquit's advice
and do not buy bonds. our soldiers will
go against the soldiers of the Hohen.
zollerns with broomsticks instead Of
rifles During an address by Hill
quit at a branch Y. NJ c. A.. a
woman arose and demandt-:
MFR. Hillqut. are you an Ameri-
can DO you favor a German peace
or do you stand behind your Presi-
dent?"
Il do not favor German peace or
British peace. or any peace that i'm
plies subjusation or humiliation Of
any nation" Hillquit replied. II
stand behind the President when I
tiii.k lie president is right"
Mr. Hyland made several speeches
in Queens. He declared that Mr..
Mitchell and the interests he serves
had drawn Col. Roosevelt into the
campaign at the last hour in their
desperation" Addresses attacking the
administration Of Mayor Mitchell and
Tammany Hail were made by Mr.
Bennett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
kENNEDEC SECOND
$4,000 Food Conserva-
ton Pledge Card S
Were ST n e d in
Maine Opening Day
Canvass

Portland, Me, oct 29-Approxtnate-
iy 5000 food conservation pledge
cards were signed in this State on the
first day tie canvass. according to
returns received from headquarters
tonight. Unfarcrable weather prevail
ed in practically every section of the
State outside OF Portland and in some
counties not half OF the towns had re-
ported. Cumberland county led the
roll with 96o5 cards signed. while Ken
nebec was second With $500.
No reports were receive: from
Aroostook and Franklin. In one pre-
cinct of Portland thc High school
girls making the canvass were treated
rudely, housewives s,amlning doors in
their faces ana refusing 10 sign the
cards. TIVE, g hundred girls are en-
listed in the local campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
Grand total.
LIBERTY LOAN
KNOWN THURSDAY

Washington, Oct. 99.--Liberty Loan
tabulations were at a standstil at
the treasury tonight awaiting further
reports from the federal reserve banks.
On the basis Of estimates already in
hand officials are confident that the
flood of subscriptions during the clos
ing hours of the campaign Saturday
carried the loan well beyond the So
OO0,00O,00 mark, but virtually no fig
ures today on which to base an ac-
curate estimate of the grand total.
The treasury has decided to make no
further announcement until November
|. Thursday, which time the reserve
banks are expected to have their re-
ports somewhere near final shape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
Baker Believes Fraternal
Organizations Can Help

Washington, Oct. 29.-The possible
extension OF government recreation
work at the training camps through
the cooperation Of the large traternal
organizations Of the country was dis
cu5sed today by Secretary Baker and
Representatives. Of those organizations
who came here at the secreYry's invi-
t1tion.
Mr. Baker explained his desire to en-
list The fraternal societies OF the COM
munities near the training certers in
the work Of providing healthful
amuSements for the soldiers during
their leisure hours. 1t is possible that
this work will he carried into tho
camps. as many Of the soldiers are
members ~ some one Of the fraterral
organizations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
PACIFIST HORSEWHIPPED
CONDITION QUITE SERIOUS
Disciplined by Masked Men Near Flor
snes, ky.-Physician Claims to Have
Counted &c Welts on Back-Makes
preteststions Of Loyalty

Cincinnati, Oct. 99-Hcrbcrt s.
Bigelow. paCifist, who was horse
whipped near Florence, Ky. last
night. by band of men robed in Ku
klux fashion in the name of the wo.
men and children of Belgium, q, one
OF tho leaders termed it, was tonigh:
suffering severely from nervous shock
as well as from the bruises and LAGER
stions inflicted.
At the hospital where Bigelow was
taken for treatment. it was said to-
night he was resting under tho intiu-
ence OF opiates, but that his condi-
ton was quite serious. Bigelow's ply
stefan said he counted 40 weits on
Bigelcw's back.
mans voice. telephoning to Bige-
!ow's home today said the speaker was
che OF those who were in the kid
rapp.nS party and that the protesta :
ton OF loyalty made hv Mr.. Bigeluw
TO-DAY are accepted at their face VAL
ne. ard Mr.. Rirelow is free to remain
IN this vicinity subject to his re-
naming loyal In the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30
GERMANS JOYOUS
AT ITALIAN VICTORY

Amsterdam, oct. 2e-The German pa-
pers are in raptures over the victory on
the Italian front The weser Zeitung
says The wors; of pessimlsts must now.
see that Germany is strong enough to
win peace by force. The success achieve
against Italy will result IN a complete
change Of attitude on the part Of Ttal.
towards the Entente.
"One of our chief aims must he TO carr
on peace negotiations in such way that
we 40 not negotiate with England about
the affairs Of the whole world but with
each enemy about himself Italy affords
tie best starting point for this proceed
TIRE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-30

London, Oct 2a-Parliarnent today
adopted a resolution presented by Pre-
fnier Lloyd George expressing the
thanks Of the Parliament 10 the navy
and the army. including the overseas
troops and the mercantile marine for
their services l. Tie war and to the
women in the medical and otter auXil-
airy services and further expressing
sympathy to the relative and friends
If those who have given their lives
for their country.
Premier Lloyd George. in moving the
resolution, 2aid that even if lie had
leisure in these terrible times es-
pecially the anxiety of the last two
or three days he could not do justice
- this great theme.
Navy Anchor Allied Cause
Tie ei,!s, navy was like one of
these internal organs essential TO life,
d which we are unconscious until
-ometh!na gees wrong. In this war,
said the Premier. the navy had been
lie anchor Ct the allied cause. If it
lost It's hold the hopes IF the Alliance
would he shattered.
The Premie- ts1d how the navy had
guaranteed supplies to the army
bread and material which it had en-
ebled the Allies TO get from abroad
adding:
But for the navy, disaster would
Rave fallen upon the Allied cause,
Prussia would he mistress of Europe
ARD. through Europe, Of the world.
I sxcitc hidden foes, despite illigiti-
faetc naval warfare. despite black
p!racy. the navy las preserved the
highways of the seas for Britain and
Eer allies.
Since the beginning o. the war the
rsvy has ensured the safe transpor-
tation to the British and Allied armies
of 100000 men. 100000 horses. %
100000 tons o explosives and supplies
Nnd 100000 tons of coal and oil. The
osses of men out of the whole 13,00o,-
30 were only $500, Of which only ZOO
were lost through the action of the
enemy. Altogether. l30,0co,0oo tons
have been transported b.. British
ships"
II was too early to summarize the
effect Of the blockade by the British
navy. 1t was not the fault of the
GIiu LSSL IL ~ ildu iOt fdu iitoly 'P-
poltunities, that was due to the one-
my's knowledge of it's efficacy. Since
the battle OF Jutland. the Germans had
never seen At to challenge it.
Praised Smaller Craft
Ha paid tribute to the work of
the smaller craft which were to be
found in all seas, being numbered by
tho thousands. Their hardships and
dangers were barely realized; yet the
fruits OF their action were enjoyed by
the people Of these islands. While
before the war difficulty had been
fouad II getting men 70 join the mer-
camille marine, o. account of better
conditions ashore, Yet, despite the
stain OF hardships and peril that had
increased monifoldly since the war be
gan, there had not been found one man
afraid TO return to the sea. Men tor
pedocd once or twice hardly waited for
thc!: papers before they returned
Tho British expeditionary force
continued MI Lloyd George, now mum
hcr more than 100000. 1t was great
triumph OF organization but was only
rendered possible by the heroism of the