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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

is mass Of ruins. The walls still
stand, but the city is roofless, making
airplane photographs resemble q
birdseye view of Pompeii.
While rows of houses have been
levelled, that the field guns may obtain
wider ranges. The entire city has been
converted into a German fortress in
which each ruined house is machine
gun empiacement and every cellar and
sub cellar refuge.
For weeks the British refrained from
Smelling Lens, but the Germans TAX
ing advantage Of the sentiment stay
ing the hands of the English, brought
their guns into the town, RACED the
houses about the gun pits and then
blazed away safely. Recently. there
fore. the British guns have turned
their sights on the gun positions hid
den in the mining capital. The Ger
man losses in the Lens salient are
heavy. and new drafts are constantly
demanded. Prisoners say that they
had ben promised peace definitely by
September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Desperate Defense of
Lens--Germans Promised
Peace by September

British Headquarters in France, June
2e.-(By the Associated Press)-Real-
izing his danger. the German COM
mander is fighting for Lens like a wolf
in corner. Lens gone means that a
large sector will have to be abandon
ed. So. inside salient somewhat re-
sembling the shape of a dogs head,
the Germans are hanging on. appar-
entity determined to hold until the last
hope goes glimmering.
The Canadians took La Coulotte this
morning at seven. their patrols pushs
ing on eastward towards Avion, while
other British troops advanced down
the eastern slope of hill IS.
The Germans have extended the
floods with water from the river Sou
chez until the plain between Avoin
and Lens is well covered. The mill
city on the western fringe Of Lens has
been RACED by order of the German
higher command so that the machine
guns may have a clean sweep at the
British as they approach. Lens itself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

corning breadstuffs substituted for
"heaten loaf Brewing has been re.
yucca TO a minimum. This is a Sc
rious deprivation to men working at
furnaces, in foundries and harvest
fields.
FOR generations they have been
accustomed to the use of beer and be-
lieve in the aid it gives them. 1t comes
to be a part of their daily diet and
they know of no substitute to replace
it,"
MIR. Prothero then discussed the VAL
ue OF cooperation of the American
farmers and continues:
There Is risk that the shortage of
1000 may strain endurance to the
breaking point. There is as vet no
indication that we even have distant
~ approached that point. but endur-
ance might snap If, for instance, the
milk supply failed through inability,
to feed the dairy herd, because then
lives Of little children would be
threatened. Thus there is a greater
question involved in food supply than
the loss of ordinary comforts of life
or even reduction in it's accustomed ne
cessities. For this reason it is a well
come relief to us to know that the
farmers of the United States are CO.
operating with the Allies. that they
fully realize the essential part they
play in this struggle for freedom. tina t
they are bringing into their work the
spirited of self-sacrifce and endur-
ance and that they are determined to
put out the last ounce of their strength
to win the war on the plow lands of
the United States. Here and there
Godspeed the plow."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

were Benjamin l.. Baraby from Brockton
and John p. Byrne from Boston.
William Fl. Randall. late Co. D, 18th y.
H. Inf; Timothy Lague. late Co. G, Goth
Mass. Inf, and George H. Leighton. late
co. G, 9Th Me. Inf, have been granted
discharges from the Home
Burroughs were granted Tuesday to
Gottleb Rau to Attleboro, Albert L.
Thompson to ST. Adams, William E.
Choate to Beverly. John S. Collins to Bos-
ton, William Nelson to Hartford, George
H. Doughty to Gorham, William Co6te ia
Boston, Thomas F. Nolan to Lowell and
Newell x. Merry to Portland.
The many friends of Joseph willette
a former clerk in the treasurers ONCE
will be interested to learn that he has
enlisted in the U. S. navy as yeoman and
will go to Newport, r. l.. today to enter
the school there before being ~assigned
to a ship. He expects to come to the
Home to visit friends. also to visit rela-
tives in Waterville. before going to sea
Miss Merle varnum celebrated her fifth
birthday Tuesday. She had as guests all
the children at the Branch and the after.
noon was very pleasantly passed ir
games, etc. Refreshments Of cake and
ice cream were served and all had a good
time
Stephen Bates has been granted a pas,
to visit friends in Boston.
Thomas Baker Of Co. NJ has been ad
mitted to the hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
GREECE WITH ALLIES
Expect M. Venizelos to Propose
Taking Such Step

London, June GA dispatch TO tho
Times from Athens says that as soon as
Parliament is convoked NJ. venizelos will
probably propose to the deputies that
Greece join the Allies. He does not in.
tend, however, to mobilize the nation
against its will. He is expected first to
undertake great campaign explaining
to the people that Greeces interests are
bound up in the Entente cause.
II his mission Is successful he will be
able in about three months to put the en-
tire forces Of Greece into the balance.
A Reuter- dispatch from Athens says II
is stated on good authority that NJ. Ven
izelos will form a cabinet not later than
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
discomfort of Stomach
Worse Than Of Brain
lna' Is why Cooperation of American Farmers
is valued Says British Minister of Agricul-
lure 10 Associated Press : Outcome of w ar
May Ultimately Hang On Question of Food
supplies and Americas Part Is Essential

London, June 26.-"Discontent of
the stomach is more to be feared than
discomfort Of the brain-that is why
We value the cooperation OF Ameri.
,al farmers" This statement was
made by r. E. Prothero. minister of
agriculture. to the Associated Press to-
cay The outcome OF the war" said
Mr. Prothero, may ultimately hang
on the question OF food supifes. and
the American farmer is allotted the es-
sential part to play in the great strug-
gle for fire edom.'
To Nindicate the cause of humanity
ard national liberty the great democ-
racy OF the western world. true to its
traditions. has taken it's stand on the
side OF the allied peoples.
The President in his address Anri,
Is puts TO the forefront an appeal to
ne farmers He bids them carry on
% their plow-lands the came spirit that
aoimates their brother allies in the
t-cnches. on sea and in munition fac
tories"
replying to question as to what
the United Kingdom Is doing in the
way or food production, Mr. Prothers
said that fully one-third Of labor usu-
ally employed on land has been taken
for war work Short handed. harass-
ed by a hundred new difficulties. the
farmers are doggedly struggling to in
crease grain production by half" con-
unuen the minister. Upwards Of
10000 women in England and Wales.
Ola ana young. drawn from every Sec
ton OF the country. are toiling on land,
toiling hard and continuously.
"There has been no comnlaint cor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
|Middleman Doubles the
T rice Of Canned Goods
Federal Trade Commission Reports Condition in
Connection with Food Prices Investigation =
Inquiry into Canned Goods Situation to Fore
stall Speculative Prices

Washington. June 26.-Current retail
prices on canned vegetables are nearly
twice the prices paid Gamers by whole
salers for this seasons output, the
Federal Trade Commission reported
today in connection with its investisa-
ton into food prices. The inquiry nto
canned goods. the commission explain
ed. lis to forestall speculative prices
Wholesalers are paying about IL
cents can for corn and about IL
cents for tomatoes and peas, t. o. b..
factory The same cans are sold retail
at an average of Il cents for corn, Is
cents for peas and 20 cents for toma-
toes.
"A large part of the canned goods
now being sold at these prices is last
Years pack" says a commission state
ment. and was sold by the Gamers at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

New York, June 2s.-The count Of
what government officials believe to
be the greatest hoard Of gold ever stor-
ed simultaneously in one place in the
history of the world, consisting of Eng
lish, French and American coins and
bullion that have all gone into the
melting pots together, totalling $685.
100000 has just been completed at the
United States assay office here with
out penny found to be missing" it
was announced today by Edward P.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

foresight, mistakes and miscalcula-
tions." The report frankly declares
that the shortcomings revealed reflect
discredit on the aptitude of all con-
cerned and opportions the chief re-
sponsibility on Gen. Nixon. the former
commander of the British forces in
Mesopotamia and on the viceroy of
India, Lord Hardinge and the COM
mander in chief in India, Gen. Sir Be-
champ Duff.
J. Austin Chamberlain, secretary for
India, and Gen. Barrow. military Sec
rotary in the India office in London,
and the war committee of the cabinet
itself also share the responsibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Scathlng Criticism Of
Mesopotamian Campaign

London. June 26.--The most scath-
ing and outspoken official report Of the
investigation of any military opera
tons since the war began not even ex-
Guiding the report of the Inflated OAR
danelles expedition, was made public
IN Blue book issued tonight. This
was the report of the commission
which has been investigating the Mes
cpotamia expedition.
Put briefly. the report finds that the
expedition was a justifiable military
enterprise but was undertaken with
insufficient forces and inadequate prep
arations and that It's initial failure with
the loss Of Kut was due to lack of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Cruiser Olympia Runs
Ashore and CrewLeaves

Block Island. r. l., June @6.-The
Cnited States cruiser Olympia. Admi-
raj Deweys flagship at the battle of
Manila bay ran ashore in the fog OF
Block Island early today. The cruiser
was reported in a bad position with
considerable water in her hold. Chief
Machinist's Mate William NJ Babb
lost his life when he was hit on the
head by falling hatch. No other IA
talities were reported.
Aid Standing BY
warships and wrecking vessels were
standing by the ship tonight. The sea
remained calm. but it was reported
that as a precautionary measure part
Of the crew had been taken off. The
Olympia put out yesterday for target
practice and it lie supposed she struck
during the fog which stretched far
out from shore. Details Of her exact
position could not be learned here.
The Olympia was recently assigned
as the flagship of the coast patrol
feet of the second naval district. I'm
mediately after she had flashed out
word Of her accident members of the
patrol fleet were going to her assist
ance, but it was found the famous old
warship was in no immediate danger
OF breaking up.
Chief Machinist's Mate Babb was
killed by a falling hatch as he was
coming up on deck. His next Of kin Is
his mother. Mrs. Sarah Babb, who lives
IT Reading, Pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
REPORT MADE BY
THE DEPARTMENT

Washington, June cs-Reports to the
navy department tonight indicated that
while the Olympia was seriously dam
aged by grounding. she was resting easily
in shoal water and Is in no further dan
ger.
The department announced the accident
in this statement:
Monday, 8 p. NJ, L. S. S. Olympia
struck south Of Cerberus shoal buoy in
Block Island sound Port engine and fire
rooms flooded. After ship lifted. She
was then in shoal water for observation
and is now resting easily in four and one
half fathoms on edge of shoal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

an address by Lady Frances Campbell
or London. who spoke on work done by
English soldiers at ST. Dunstans. Lady
Frances was for 40 years associated
with the work Of her husband, Sir
Frarcis, in England. who was knight
ed by King Edward for his work for
the blind in that country. Other speak
ers were Miss Winifred Hathaway
secretary of the New York Society.
who described the work done by the
national commission and Miss Clare B.
Hyde. whose subject was the perma
nent relief fund Of the allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Portland Meeting Considers
Problems Of Blind Persons

Portland, Me, June 6.-Employment
and industrial problems were consid-
cred at the session today of the Amer
lean Association of Workers for the
Blind. The speakers were Miss Flor
ence w. Birchard Of the Massachu-
sets Commission for the Blind; Joseph
). Murphy Of the New York Commits
sion for the Blind, and E. P. Morford,
superintendent of the Industrial Home
for the Blind at Brooklyn.
a. feature of the evening session was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

considerably lower prices than now
prevail
The statement does not attempt to
analyze the difference in prices. but
says:
Next autumn and winter. II COM
plants are made in any locality that
unres sonable prices are being charged
for the canned peas, corn, tomatoes,
salmon or similar products which are
now being packed, the commission will
be in a position to promptly expose
any eXtortion."
Reports have been received from
about 1000 canning factories in re-
Spouse to the commissions inquiries.
The commission will investigate guam
titles purchased by various dealers in
an effort to prevent speculative hold
ilg."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
y. S. municipalities
Living Beyond Incomes
Average Per Capita Indebtedness for 213 Cities
Is S74.64 for Fiscal Year 1916 - Almost Eight
Times as Great as Corresponding Figure for
National Government

Washington. June 26.-American munic-
qualities have been living beyond their
incomes, according to preliminary CEN
sus bureau report for the fiscal year 1916,
made public today, which shows that the
average per capita Indebtedness for 213
cities is Si64, figure nearly eight times
as great as the corresponding figure for
the national government. The excess of
expenditures over revenues in these cities
amounted to $3.50, GO, or s2.2s per capita
One of the most noteworthy features Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Mine~Sweeping Device
Safeguards in War Zone
One of These Devices on Passenger Liner Ar
irving at Atlantic Port Attached to Bows
Calculated to Pick Up and Safely Bring to Sur
face Mines in Vessels Path .'''~

An Atlantic Port. June ga mine
sweeping device calculated to PICK up
and safely bring to the surface any
mines that may be in the path OF Ves-
so,s 10 now being attached to q number
of ships proceeding through the wa
ters of the war zone. One OF these oe-
vices was observed on passenger m
or which arrived here today. 1t Is at
tached to the bows, and when let down
a Melted projection extends a dozen
or more feet on either side Of the snip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

Leecll, head of the settlement commit
and audit Of the Office.
Verne M. Bowie. superintendent Of
the Office, said bullion now on hand is
more than ten times the normal aver
age Of previous years. The greatest to-
tai prior to the war he said, was $780,
ooo0oo. In 1914 it was s57, 100000 This
years huge total is attributed to gold
imports from the allies to meet war
bills. and also to abnormal local re-
ceipts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

If mine Is encountered it Is picked
up and brought to the surface at safe
distance from the vessel
The ship to which the device was at
tached is on her first tnlp mere since
April when she was compelled to seek
a drydock in British port on account
Of damage from mine. The explo-
sion. officers said. tore big hole in
her bottom and killed one member of
the crew. Watertight compartments
held and the ship was able to make
port without assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
100000 WIND
PROOF SHIRTS

Washington. June 2s.-Contracts for 49,
900 wind-proof shirts at sz-s1 each have
been awarded by the navy department
The shirts are part Of a special unifcfm
to be furnished sailors on submarines.
submarine chasers. destroyers and other
craft on which the men are greatly sx-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

the report is the rapid growth OF the
urban at the expense of the rural COM
munities War time conditions have in
creased the demand for workers in the
cities especially in munitions centers,
and consequently there has been a great
exodus from the country districts with a
proportonate increase in the populations
of the cities. OF the 2l3 cities covered by
the bureaus investigation the commission
form of government exists in s.. The
largest municipality operating under this
plan is Buffalo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
CREW ABANDONS
THE WARSHIP

Newport, r. l.. June 26.-The crew
of the cruiser Olympia which went on
the rocks off Block Island today aban-
doned ship on orders and were
brought to the naval station here to-
day. Other warships were standing
by her. She was reported to be badly
damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Charles Nc.
Culloch.
William NJ McAndrews has returned
from a pass to visit relatives in Stock
ton Spring.
Charles S. Stetson has reported and
been taken up T. A. F. awaiting admiS-
sion. e--YAH
The returns from furlcughs Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
BRUNSWICK RED
CROSS REPORT

brunswick. Me-, June 8.-(SpeciaD.-
The Brunswick chapter of the Red Cross
tonight reported a total of sl1.s57.4o for
the war fund. OF this the parent chap
ter at Brunswick and Tcpsham contrib
uted ss474, Freeport ss47, Richmond S3.
Bowdoinham Ssh, Harpswell $50, Lisbon
Fails S515.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

Harry Benson and son, Clyde, OF
Lewiston, formerly of Winthrop, were
visitors at Carroll Perry's over sun
day, Mrs. Perry being Mr.. BensoNs
daughter.
Mrs. F. E. Eastman has been pass
ing a week with her son. who is en-
ployed by the Fay & Scott Co. at Dex-
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Tansill have re-
turned from a visit to their daughter In
Mercer.
Miss Lucia Chandler has returned to
her home from Stoughton. Mass, where
she has been employed in the public
schools.
Jesse webber has moved his family
from the Morrill, house into the Fair
banks house.
Iendall Mcnamara of Pennington pass
ed Sunday with his family.
Willard Bearce, son Of Fred Bearce OF
Winthrop, who enlisted in the navy some
weeks ago, has been placed in an electri-
cal school for eight months, hitting MIN
for the work he will be called upon TO
perform. Previous to his enlistment MI
Bearce had become engaged in electrical
work for the n. Y. n. H. & H. r. r.
Prof. Ezra Maxfeld Of Rochester Uni
versity is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Maxield.
Winthrop Red Cross New Names
Following is a list of members OF the
Winthrop branch of the American fed
Cross added added his week
G. S Neal, Zulah Neal, F. .. Wllllams'
Mary Putnam Mrs. X. B. Henry, Mrs. ~
T., Hannaford, II. f. Foster. Fannie r.
Putnam, Dora NJ Libby. Mary S. Beatty
Mrs. F. II. Badger, l.. H. Nichols, MIS-
7. II. Nichols. Eva A. Bailey. Theo q.
sleener. ]. f. Briggs. Eleanor G. Bailey,
Eileen Clement, j. F. McCelland, Clement
TAYLOR. Mrs. D. s. Clement. Mrs hVe'yn
Clough, Frank H. Taylor ID. ;. clement
Elma NJ. Taylor, Esther Schwartz, susie
s. Drown, Mabel r. Whiting Edward H.
Jones. \. l.. Hannaford and Mrs +. r.
Libby.
CE%TER-Mrs. Ada NJ. F. Smith OF
Woodfords is visiting at her old nome
with her son. Charles Floyd Smith.
Charles Leard has secured position
with the State 7. NJ. G. A. at the farm
at the boys camp and has moved ms
family into a rent at that institution.
Walter Noble of Augusta. who mas en-
listed with the boys for farm work az
the Y. NJ c. A. camp has completed ms
nreli,rinarv training and has been sent
to the northern part of the State.
The three Misses Daley of Augusta ana
Mis-. Thornton Of New York passed Mon
day afternoon at Sport Farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

New York, June &.-Gold amounting to
80 zoo. 600 has been received from Canada
by J. P. Morgan & Co. making total I'M
ports Of the metal from all sources since
tho first OF the year $A92 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
CREEK CABINET
Former Premier Venize.
los to Form It
Commissioned by King Alexan-
der and Arrives at Athens

Paris, June ga Havas dispatch
from Athens says that former Premier
Venizelos, who has been commits
stoned by King Alexander to form a
new cabinet arrived at Athens yester.
day and will be received by the King.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Won TIRPITz ILL
Arrives at St. Blaize in
Black Forest
Former German Minister of Ma
rine Diabetes Victim

Geneva, June 2s.-Admiral Won
Tirritz. former German minister of
Marine. has arrived at ST. Blaize, in
the Black Forest. He is suffering Sc
riously from diabetes.
Grand Admiral Won Tirpitz has been
Germany's chief advocate OF unre-
stricted submarine warfare. He nad
much to do with the building OF Ger
many's great fleet and is known as
THE father Of the German navy. he
retired as minister Of the navy IN
March. 1915, i'll health being given as
the reason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Wednesdays Concert Proaram

Wednesdays Concert Program
March-"The Egoist" Shipmaa
Overture from Rossin's "Stabat Mater"
Marcadane
Golden Robins Polka Bosquet
Piccolo and clarinet duet by Mr.. Rrawdy
and Barrett)
Selection from Carmen Pizet
ION the Plantation PuerHer
Medley Overture-"Up-toDate, Dewitt
Salute to the Flag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Greatest Hoard Of Gold
in Assay Office in N. Y.

Largest Amount Ever Stored simultaneously in
One Place in History Of World Is 765 Millions
without a Penny Found to Be Missing"-
English, French and American Coins Into
Melting Pot
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-05

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-05

HAWAIIAN
QUINTET
Beautiful and Soothing Music to be Rem
dered al Auditorium Of 0. c. W.
Saturday Night

Kekuku's Hawaiian Quintet is com
ing TO Chickasha. The5 will play at
the O. C. W. auditorium on Saturday,
Jan. 9Th, at s:15 p. m.
The most beautiful and soothing Of
all music is brought to Americans
from the islands Of the Pacific. To
many the instrumental and vocal mu-
sic Of Hawaiians is by far the sweet
est.
The repertoire Of Kekukus Quintet
includes all songs of Hawaii sung in
rqtive tongue, together with many Of
this country and also classical oper-
attic numbers. The guitar solos by
Mr. Kekuku are most wonderful and
Mr. July is said to possess the most
beautiful tenor voice in Hawaii. Each
member Of the Quintet is a soloist
either instrumental or vocal, and the
work of the entire company is most
pleasing.
Everybody come.