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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28

ling reasons why the general staff
stood firmly for the sclective draft
plan of the administration army bill.
Under the volunteer plan Engand's
forces at the front were in some cases
so reduced in strength that their pre-
dicament was serious.
France had no difficulty in that
score. Under her system of universal
military service, classes were called up
as they were needed. and the loss at
the front offset promptly. Each unit of
the army has been maintained at full
strength and in laying their plans Mar
shall Joffre and his associates have
been able always to say that so many
regiments could be assigned to a GER
tain work as the fighting strength of
each was a fixed quantity.
There was no indication that the French
officers had any suggestions to make as
to the part the United States army is to
play in the great war. They came to
place themselves and their experience at
the disposal of the American officers; to
answer questions, not to ask that certain
things be done.
The American staff officers are known
W opPose vigorously any suggestion thot
small expeditionary force be sent q
Europe for its moral effect. They say
their immediate concern is to see tina, the
American army is placed In such a post.
ton that when the time comes to send
men to the front they will be so strong,
so we'll trained and equipped, so ade-
quately supplied that it will make its
weight felt Immediately. even In a field
where millions are already contendng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28

could easily give him that opportunity
by voting for the volunteer amend
ment. But moment later the APP
plause came from the draft side.
Those who favor the draft SYSTEM
he said, ARE utterly inconsistent to
maintain that position if they give a
special preference to few adventur-
ers.
Il have reached the conclusion that
with the demands that may be made
upon us in the war we are now en-
gagged in, where for the safety and
honor and dignity of the republic we
must smite the enemy, we ought to
start right and make no exceptions
and that we ought to adopt the sys-
tenn that all men are equally liable
to service. Then there can be no dis
grace hereafter in having been draft
ed into the service of the government"
Cannon for Volunteer Plan
Former speaker Cannon, supporting the
volunteer pan, SAID t..at ms 4n.estigd-
tons showed that $4,000 men could not
be equipped within six months. He said
the volunteers would come forward as
rapidly as they can be equipped.
The House adjourned shortly after IL
o'clock until II O'Clock tomorrow morning
Senator Chamberlain, chairman of the
Senate military committee, made a three
hour speech tonight summing UP the ar
gument for the bill. He said the volun-
teer system always had failed and read
from history to show Washingtons trou-
bles with 1t in Revolutionary da"s.
Lincoln was in favor Of conscription,
he added. There were copperheads in
every state Of the Union during the Civil
War and there are now
Senator Stone wanted to know if the
troops to be raised were to be sent to the
European battlefields. Senator Chamber
lain said he did not know. IF the Al
lies say they need them" he said, II am
In favor of getting behind them and send
ing the troops"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28
SHOE WORKERS
I WILL CONTINUE
Every Effort to Increase
Present Outputs
Will Assist 26 Factories Which
Have Not Suspended

Lynn, Mass. April 27.-The joint
council of the United Shoe Workers of
America today notified the owners of
26 factories which have not suspend
ed operations that every effort would
be made to increase the output pro-
vided no changes are made in wages
or hours of labor. The council explain
ed that this statement was made be-
cause of the uncertainty existing in
business circles since the closing Of
more than 80 local factories on April
20. About 5000 operatives are en-
ployed in the 26 plants.
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case owing to the exceeding sanguinary
character Of the fighting for the mastery
OF the strategic position on the Chemin
des Danes plateau. The Germans held
this firmly at the outset and when 1t was
wrested from them by the French attacks
the Germans repeatedly brought up large
reserves in desperate effort to retain
this strategic line. All reports show that
whole regiments were decimated and it
was this which brought about the excep-
tionally heavy toll of killed and wounded.
making 1t probably one of the bloodiest
battles of the war. Now that the stra-
tegic line on the Chemin des Danes pla-
teau is firmly held in French possession,
a period Of comparative inaction has in
tervened pending reorganization of new
lines of attack and summing up the ex-
tent of the German losses and booty.
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GRAND OVATION FOR
MONGOLIA'S CAPTAIN

London. April 27.-Captain Emery
Rice of the American steamship Mon
solia and Lieutenant Bruce r. Ware,
who commands the gun crew on the
Mongolia, were guests of the American
Luncheon Club today. They were given
tremendous ovation by the 200 per-
sons present in recognition of the sink
ing of a German submarine by a shot
from the Mongolia on April 10.
The bluejackets from the Mongolia
will be guests of the Luncheon Club
at theatre on Monday night.
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RAMSChTE ATTACKED BY
GERMAN DESTR0yERS IN the NIGHT

London, April q. los P. M.-German
destroyers attacked Ramsgate last
night, according to an official an
nouncement issued by the war office.
A large number of shells were fired
but the destroyers We're driven off by
the fire from the land batteries.
One man and one woman We're killed
during the bombardment and one man
and two women We're injured
The statement of losses and damage
was contained in an official announce
ment embodying a report from Field
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Six French Officers at
Harvard to Train Reserve

Boston, April 27.-Harvard Universi-
ty today welcomed the six French
army officers who were commissioned
by their government to teach methods
of modern warfare to the members of
the Harvard reserve officers training
corps. At a reception at the Harvard
Club tonight, President A. Lawrence
Lowell of the university said that the
officers came here to teach us how
We can play our part in the struggle
for humanity; sent by our sister ma
ton which has borne the terror. heat
and suffering of the conflict. to the
sister that is now going to do it," He
said he hoped their coming to Harvard
might prove an example which the
government would follow on a far larg-
er scale. The act of France in pay
ing all the expenses of the officers
while here DR.. Lowell said. was a deed
of generosity which he believed no
other country in the world would be
capable Of.
President (Emeritus) Charles w.
Eliot Of the university. before speak
ing, had asked of three of the French
officers what the ordinary French SOL
dier of peasant birth thought he was
fighting for, and what he was dying
for. 1.-The answer of all three" he
said, "was that they think they are
fighting for France. and that they are
dying for home. family. friends; that
they are dying. as they have been
fighting that France may no longer
dread, as she has dreaded for SO years,
another attack upon her life and her
liberty" He said these answers re-
minded him Of the motives of the Am
erican people in going to war against
Germany as shown by utterances Of
President Wilson. Nothing will ans
wer by way Of return for Americas
debt to France and to Lafayette, DR..
Eliot thought but the expenditure OF
American blood and American lives"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28
3OOth ANNIVERSARY
PILGRIMS LANDING
TO BE OBSERVED

Boston, April 21.--The plan to hold an
international exposition in 1920 to COM
memorate the 300th anniversary OF the
landing Of the Pilgrims in Plymouth was
reiected today by a legislative committee
which reported adversely on two bills
appropriating money for that purpose
The committee. however, reported Dill
appropria ting s5o,OOo for the purchase OF
land at Plymouth as a preliminary steF
toward the erection Of permanent me-
mortal. which eventually would cost ~
100000,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28
Over 100000 Men and
130Cuns German | ,osses
Extent of German Def eat in the Recent Aisne
Fighting Constitutes One of the Most For
midable Results of Present War

Paris, April N.-The extent of the Ger
man losses in the recent desperate fight
ing along the Aisne is partially disclosed
in the reference in todays official state
ment Of the capture of 100 guns, of which
considerable number were of heavy cal
ibre.
The German losses in men are estmat-
ed at more than 100000 with the proba-
bility that the total reached 235,OOO These
figures include killed, wounded and pris-
oners. and constitute one of the most for
midable totals of the present war.
The number Of German prisoners aggre
gates approximately 10000 The usual for
mula among military experts is to esti-
mate the casualties at five times the
number of prisoners. but this five to one
ratio has not held good in the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28
Government to Refuse :
Insurance on Any More
Vessels In the War Zone

surance at reasonable rates. The board
is of the opinion that sailing vessels
are unable to protect themselves
against the hazards Of submarines,
while passing through the war zones,
so no reasonable rate can be made;
moreover, the taking Of this class of
vessels out of their regular trade, viz:
Along the Atlantic coast and to the
West Indies, and exposing them to the
perils of the war zones, particularly
dangerous for this class of vessel is In
furious to the commerce and interests
of the country"
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TEST|F|ES.SAW
NADEAU KILLED
Rowland Man Charges
Moran Struck Blow
Says Robinson and Moran
Threw Nadeau Over Bank

Bangor, Me, April 27.-Laurel Hughes
CT Rowland, in testifying at the hear
ing today Of Benjamin F. Moran and
Daniel Robinson. charged with the
murder of Michael Nadeau. whose dead
body was recently found in the river
at Rowland. stated that he saw Mo-
bottle near the Rowland pulp mill, on
the night Of Dec. 9, 1916, and that Ma
deau was then thrown over the river
bank by Moran and Robinson. The re-
spondents were remanded to Jail with
out bail for the higher court.
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VASSALBORO

A number from this place attended
the Richardson concert Friday eve
ming at Waterville
East Kennebec Pomona held it's reg
ular meeting with Vassalboro grange
on April "a with a good attendance
Maine State Master w. J. Thompson
was present and addressed the meet
ing.
The Larkin Soap Club met with
Mrs. Melvin Hamlen last Friday aft
ernoon. The next meeting win he
held with Mrs. John M. Gates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28
ENTENTE FORCES CONFIDENT
OF SUCCESS BUT EXPECT MANY
MONTHS OF BITTER FIGHTING
Ascendancy Over German Armies Established
French War Commission Gives Valuable
Information to American General Staff

Washington April 27-Whie definite ascendancy the
been established by the Allied forces
France both personnel and equipment and eventual vic
tory sight many months Of bitter fighting still ahead
This the view of military experts attached to Frances
gathered by officers of the American Gen.
era Staff today during informal conversations
partrent French officers discussed situation
frankly of what said strictly confidential and
the immediate military situation of the ut
most importance freely given under that seal.
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TENER ORDERS
BOSTON GAME TO
BE REPLAYED

Philadelphia. April 27.-President
Tener of the National Baseball League
today ordered replayed the game of
April II between Philadelphia and Bos-
ton, which was protested by Manager
Moran Of the Philadelphia team when
Boston was declared the winner.
Umpire Bransfield decided Philadel-
phia runner out for walking away from
second base under the impression that
he was out. President Tener says the
decision was erroneous.
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ROME

SOUTH-Mrs. Ellery Clement anu
children have gone to Madison.
Ralph Stewart Is building cottass
for Mr.. Bixby.
Rose Martin who has been Wsitihs
relatives in Oakland returned hom'
this week.
Aida LeBaron went to WaterVin'
Wednesday to see her father L. b.
Wright who has been in the Siste"
hospital for an operation.
Mrs. Ralph French has gone to Zen.
trail Maine hospital at Lewiston W.
an operation.
Miss Flora Lincoln Of BrocKU,s
Mass, is visiting her sister Mrs. WE
lie Knight Of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28

Washington, April 27.-The govern
ment decided today not to insure any
more sailing vessels bound for the war
zone Tie risks on this class of craft,
it was felt were too great. Insurance
on auxiliary sailing vessels also will be
discontinued.
In announcing the decision reached
upon the recommendation of the advis-
DRY board of the war risk insurance bu-
reau. Secretary McAdoo said:
THE bureau was created for the pur-
pose Of assisting American commerce
by providing a means for securing in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28
.DETAIN FOREIGN
AS
POSSIBLE STERNECK

San Francisco, April 27.--Richard
Striker, who arrived here today on a
trans-Pacific liner, was detained by
agents of the department of justice on
suspicion that he is German named
Sterneck, wanted by the government
on a charge of fomenting on American
soil a revolution against English ruls
in India.
Striker denied he had ever been IN
America before and said he was an
Austrian army officer who ESCAPED
from a prison camp in Siberia anu
made his wa yto this country Via
China. Four other Germans and Aus
TRANS arriving on the same steamer
were detained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28

Marshal Viscount French. commander
of the forces in the United Kingdom.
The statement reads:
Lord French states that the damage
and casualties occasioned by the enc.
my during the bombardment of the
East kentish coast last night are:
Killed, l man and l woman; injured,
man and women.
Damage was done Il dwelling
houses and two stables. One horse
was killed. The larger number of the
projectiles fall in the open country
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SUBCOMMITTEE
TO FACILITATE
NUMBERING WORK

Washington April 27.-To facilitate the
operations between the government and
the producers of lumber. the Council Of
National Defense has appointed sub
committee of IA on lumber and forest pro
ducts with r. U. bowman of New Or
leans, president of the National Lumper
Manufacturers Association, as chairman.
George B. Lewis of Holyoke, Mass. ana
W. r. Brown of Berlin, n. H., are mem
hers of the subcommittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28

Madrid, via Paris. April 26.-The Re-
formist party has published a mani
festo signed ~ Meiquidez Alvarez
Azcar tate and 100 senator's, deputies
and municipal councillors, demanding a
diplomatic rupture with Germany as
essential to the interests and dignity
OF the nation. The document concludes /:
Our country if it does not abandon
a shameful and passive neutrality,
risks not being represented at the peace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28

Washington. April 27.-Arthur
James Balfour head of Great Britain's
mission here, today sent to England
his first report Of the reception accord
ed the commission and the progress of
negotiations, which it was stated on
behalf of the commission would be
very joyous news for the British peo
ple.''
This, Mr.. Balfour's first report, will
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Spanish Reformists Call
for Rupture with Ieutons

conference and Spaniards must not
forget what that means-the moral
death of Spain.
AT moment when the map of Eu.
rope will be re-made, when the CONT
reut will undergo unexpected trans
formations, Spain will have no voice
1t would be if we had renowned forever
all ideals and all hope through a col
lectiye suicide. resulting from inca
pacity and heedlessnesS.
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Is EVANSVILLE
DEMOCRATS MAKE
PLEAS OF GUILTY

Indianapolis. Ind, April 27.-Eighteen
Of the 20 Evansville Democrats who
pleaded not guilty to the charge of
conspiracy to violate the election laws
when arraigned some time ago, chang
ed their pleas to guilty today in the
United States district court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28
Every Joyous News Is
BaIfour'S Report to British

be made public through the London
official press bureau.
Mr.. Balfour. it was stated. is eager
to make the whole situation matter
of popular knowledge and interest In
both countries and to lay not only be.
fore the two governments but before
the two peoples through the press all
possible details except of course mill
tary and naval information.
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NORWICH RUM
SELLERS REFUSE
SOLDIERS LIQUOR

Norwich, Conn, April 27.-The Nor
witch Retail Liquor Dealers Associa-
ton, 1t is said today. have voted not
to sell liquor in any form to men wear
ing the uniform of the United States
Army or Navy or National Guard.
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III. S. PUBLISHERS
ELECT PRESIDENT
HONEYWELL ROGERS

New York, April 27--The American
Newsnaper Publishers Association
closed it's three-days convention mere
by re-electing Hopewel l.. Rogers Oh
the Chicago Daily News, its president
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VOLUNTEER FORCE LOSES
CONTINUED from Page One)
Mann for CONSUMPTION

Scores of members spoke tonight I'M
der the rule permitting five-minute
speeches. One of the first was Rep.
Mann, the Republican floor leader. who
broken his silence on the subject Of con-
scription for the first time with an en-
phatic declaration in favor of the staff
bill On the Senate side the debate con-
tinued throughout the day and tonight
with only occasional flares of interest
from the floor and galleries. The lead
ers have agreed to take the final vote
before adjournment tomorrow night.
Minor differences in the measure as
it will pass the two houses probably
will necessitate a conference. but the
bill is expected to be ready for Presi-
dent Wilson's signature by the middle
Of next week. Then the plans of the
war department, already carefully laid,
will be put into operation.
Roosevelt As Moral Force
Representative Gardner of Massa-
chuestts appealing to the House for
the Austin amendment declared that
failure to mobilize Roosevelt in this
crisis" was deliberate neglect of one
Of the greatest moral forces ever
known.
Representative Sherley Of Kentucky
said the amendment would disorganize
the army and throw an opportunity for
others seeking like privileges. He beg
ged the House not to be swept from
judgment by impassioned appeal to
sentiment.
Mann's Address
Republican Leader Mann's speech
was feature Of the long debate. His
first remarks evoked cheering from the
volunteer element, when he said those
In favor Of Col. Roosevelt's request
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28
SNOWSTORM FRIDAY
AT PITTSFIELD, MASS.

Pittsfield, Mass, April 27-A heavy
snowstorm occurred here early today
with fall of about two inches.
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TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
wanted-Second girl.
Observation-Disclosures
AN EXPERIENCED SECOND GIRL

to wait on table. take care Of front OF
house and assist in washing and ironing
in family Of two adults where cook is
kept. References required. Address Mrs
NJ. M. Johnson Halloweii, Me. Telephone
729-M. apr2d6t
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CABINET PREPARES

Continued from Page Onel
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-22
COURT DECREE
FAVORS STATE
HOLLIS PRlNTY's DELAY IN AN.
SWERING TO ARRANGEMENT
GIVES HIM CLOSE CALL.

Hollis Printy's motion to have the
forfeiture of his bond set aside was
sustained by District Judge Seneca
Cornell late yesterday and the county
host the $500 which It had made few
hours before because Pnnty stopped
down town to eat lunch before he came
into court to be arraigned on a charge
of larceny.
Printy, Irwin Seitz, H. H. Ryland and
Charles Seward were all brought here
yesterday from Keokuk by Sheriff
Cremer. Seitz and Printy pleaded not
guilty The others were given until
Monday to maxi their pleas.
Charles Schafef, indicted for break.
ing and entering, pleaded not guilty.
George Martin was paroled to his faith
er, Isaac B. Martin; Roy Swanson to
D. F. Steck and Darwin Dayton to A
p. Owens.
The testimony Of the father and the
defendant in the case Of the State VS..
Arthur Lee Louderback was taken yes.
terday and the matter continued until
next Monday for further hearing.
William Johnson has been given un.
til Monday to plead and motion for
an order to sell property at public auc-
ton in the Frank Russell VS.. John Rus.
sell estate case has been set for hear.
ing the same day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-22
ISSUE PROGRAM
FOR 1917 FAIR
BIG FOUR ANNUAL EXPOSITION
At ELDON JULY 81 TO
AUGUST 8.

The premium book and program for
the Big Four fair at Eldon is issued
and contains bountiful array of fea-
lures to make this annual exposition
more attractive than ever.
The dates are July 81 to August 3.
inclusive, the first day being devoted
largely to preparation and the compile.
ton of all entries. The racing pro-
gram and entertainment features will
be held on the three days of the regu-
lar fair. A big fireworks display and
an acrobatic troupe will be attrac-
tions.
This years lot OF attractions as we'll
as the list of prizes for exhibits of var
ious things is replete with induce
ments to bring out the crowds and
also varied assortment Of live stock,
produce. poultry, pantry and needle
work for display.
A racing program Of harness and
saddle events will be given August l.,
2 and 8. The various exhibits carry
an attractive. lot Of prizes and give
promise Of SURPRISING previous fairs
for quantity and quality Of things ex-
hibited.
w. F. Haywood is president and H.
r. Baker secretary Of the association
and all communications should be ad-
dressed to the latter at Eldon. Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-22
RUSSELL.

Orval Harlan and family Of Ottum-
wa have been visiting at the M. f.
Cobb home.
John c. Plots has returned home
from Melrose where he has been visit
ing his son James and family
VIM. Larimer has gone to Davenport
to attend the G. A. r. encampment as
q delegate from the Frank Nolan post.
The Sunday school Of the Baptist
church gave a childrens day program
to n packed house Sunday evening.
Kenneth Vinsel has returned home
from Des Moines where he has been
visiting his sister Mrs. Elmer Brownlee.
Mrs. I. E. Raines has returned from
WOODBURY. where she has been visiting
relatives.
Mrs VIM. Larimer is in Des Moines
visiting her niece Mrs. Redmond Say
Tor.
Miss Helen Woodman who has been
teaching in the high school at Morris
Mimi, has returned home.
Miss Elba Slater who has been
teaching school at Stevens Point, Wis
for the past year. has returned home to
spend the summer with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. S. o. Slater
Prof W. l.. Drinks of Ferguson who
IL to have charge of the Russell schools
next year has moved his household
Naods to Russell