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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
GENERAL PETAIN
To Become Chief Of Staff

Paris, April o9.-General Petain. who
commanded the French army defend
ing Nerdun during the critical stages
OF the battle in February and March,
1916. is to be appointed chief of staff
AT the ministry of war. The cabinet de-
cided upon this. this afternoon. After
a general discussion. it was determined
TO restore the post of chief of staff at
the ministry of war and confide the
post to Gen. Petain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
Entente Supremacy
Still Holds True in
Terrific Fighting

The three mile stretch Of territory
from Arlcux en- Gobelle to Gravclle is
still the scene Of great battles for SUI
prcmacy between the British and the
Germans. And in them the British con-
tinue to hold the advantage.
Counter Attacks Fail
Another trench syStem-a barrier to
the forward march Of Field Marshal
Haig'S forces toward Douai has been
taken over a front Of mile in most
sangunary fighting. The new position
lies south of Oppy and runs almost to
the outskirts of Gravelle. The British
ers went into the fray with their usual
spirit of intrepidity The Germans re-
sisted strongly, but King Georges men
would not be denied and soon drove
the defenders of the position and eater
ed it. Counter attacks launched by the
Germans were unavailing and at the
close OF the day the British were in
full possession of their new gain and in
appreciably better position thar pre-
viously for a continuation of their Of
fensive west toward Douai When
dawn broke over the battlefield Sun
day il found the Canadians holding
tenaciously TO Arleux en- Gohelle,
which they had captured Saturday in
thrilling battle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
A Democratic Division
Over the Proposed In
come Tax : Republi-
can Dissension Over
Taxes on Excess Prof
it's and Incomes
MAY MAKE FIGHT FOR
TARIFF LEGISLATION

Washington. April 29.-Unof1lcial ac-
and means Subcommittee framing the
war tax bill have aroused storm among
both Democrats and Republicans. Demo-
Gratis are understood to be divided on the
proposed income tax, especially the rate
on incomes of more than 100000. while
Republicans threaten trouble over the
subcommittee plans for taxes \ ex-
cess profits and incomes. They ais1
promise to make fight for tariff legisla-
ton to raise part of the $1jG0,G9o000 Or
more to be provided during the coming
year.
The objections Of many Republican and
Democratic members are based on unoffi-
cial statements of the tentative draft on
which the subcommittee has worked
more than week, always with an effort
to avoid publicity in order to cvade pro-
tests of those on whom taxes would be
levied
Even members of the fullscommittce arc
without authoritative details Of the full
draft which is to be presented at meet
ing Tuesday.
income Exemption
Reports that the income exemption for
single persons had been lowered by the
subcommittee to $1,000 came as surprise
to other committeeman. objection to the
5000 probably will be non-partisan and
strong.
Amendment of the excess profits tax
law to include many corporations ana
persons not now embraced instead OF
merely increasing the present rates as
now proposed will be urged vigorously by
Republicans.
The present law, q committeeman
said today. effects only corporations
CONTINUED on Page 4, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
GERMAN SUBMARINES SINK
100000 TONS PER MONTH
Nv HELfFERlCH ASSERTS CAMPAIGN TO STARVE
ENGLAND PROMISES TO BE COMPLETE SUCCESS
Or FOOD-BEARING SHIPS SUBSTITUTIONs IMPOssIBIE

Amsterdam, April 29.-(Via
London).-h the first two
months of unrestricted subma-
rinc warfare shipping to the
amount OF more than 100000
tons was sunk by the Germans,
Dr.. Karl Helfferich, German sec
rotary Of the interior, told the
Reichstag main committee yes
terday. ---
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
URGES FARMERS
TO HOLD OUT FOR
U-BOAT TRIUMPH

Berne, (via Paris. April 29,-Herr
Won Brettreich, minister Of the interior
# Bavaria, has begun campaign OF
,irculorization, according to advices re-
onive1 here from Munich, urging farm
r. To hold OUT for the short time which
mains before submarines have COM
pclled a victorious peace. in order that
GERMANY herself may not have to con-
l;ldc a "Hur ger peace"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
Jofffre Appeals for
an American Army
Beside the French
BIG ARMY LEADER OF FRANCE
MAKES IMPORTANT UTTERANCE
TO CAPITAL CORRESPONDENTS
Would "Hasten End of War and Tighten the
Links of Affection w hich Have Ever United
France and United States

Washington April 29-Mars shall Jofre told the people Of
today through Washing newspaper correspondents
who called upon that France chershes the confident
that the flag of the United States will be flying
battle lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
THE WEATHER,
SHOW

Weather forecast for New England
and New York: Local showers Mon
day: Tuesday, overcast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
Unit at a Time

The marshal replying to questions
said he deemed ii advisable to send
one American unit at a time to france
rather than to wait for the complete
continent of a big army, because OF
transportation problems. Tic said, TOO
,bat he did not think Americans now
with the French army shouiu he WIN
drawn TO serve under the American
flag. except possibly few specialists
VINO might he useful in developing lhe
training Of the new American !orce.
He paid hearty tribute to the NaioI oi
Americans now fighting Tor france
American officers. he believed were
fully compctent to train American men
and he gave it as his opinion that an
American army would develop rapidly.
With "eiue Devil"
Tho marshal received the correspond
ents lust before he and other mem
bers of the French war mission start
oh for n visit to the tomb of George
Washington at Mount Vernon. lie
vas accompanied by Lieut.. Col. Jean
Fairy. THE Blue Devil OF France,
his chief of staff, and other officers OF
the commission. After shaking handS
with the newspaper representatives, ne
took from a pocket two typewriter
sheets Of paper and began To read in
French. American and French officers
stood lust behind him at attention
When the marshal concluded. n mil
itarv aide read an English version
which. he explained. was hurriediy
made and imperfect.
AS the last word was read. and the
non French speaking correspondents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
Fastening the End

Victories sure to be won. by the sol
diers of the two republic. once more
fighting shoulder TO shoulder for lib
erty. declared the hero of the Marine.
will hasten the end of the war and
tighten the links Of affection ana es-
TEEN which have ever united France
and the United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
The Doubtful Element

Senator La Toilette, Gronna and 9th
ers who failed to have amendments
considered Saturday night. being shut
out hy the agreement to vote before
midnight, presented the uncertain fac
tor regarding speeding the measure to
conference. Senator La Toilette threat
ems TO block future unanimous ~onsent
agreements anG 60 press his amend
Continued from Page 2, Col. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
Next Move in Senate

The Parliamentary tanglc resulting
from the almost simultaneous action
by the two houses requires the next
move to be made on the Senate, side
The bill must be rc-passcd there, with
unlimited opportunity, under strict in
depreciation of the rules, for further
debate and amendment. 1t then will
20 to conference with the principal
task. that if harmonizinG the two
houses on the maximum Consumption
age, fixed by the Senate at p and by
the House at 40 years.
After preliminary business tomor-
row probably including some action on
resolutions regarding the railroads APP
plcation for increased freight rates the
Senate will take up the pill anew, with
motion to substitute the draft Soc
ton as passed by the Senate for that
which came from the House. Tcchni-
cally. the bill will be subject to unre-
strcted discussion, practically, leaders
hone. it can be rcpassed without pro-
tractod debate by tomorrow night or
Tuesday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
CLOSE CALL FOR COLBURN
FAMILY IN AUTO ACCIDENT.

Bex Colburn and family had a
narrow escape from serious injury if
not death while returning from the
Barnum and Bailey parade at Kalama
zoo last Saturday. The accident
happened about four miles west of
Kalamazoo, where there is a narrow
place in the road, at the bottom of
the hill and steep enbankment on
either side. The rear wheels of the
car skidded in the sand, throwing the
machine over the bank on the south
side Of the road. The car rolled over
two or three times, and landed bottom
side up. Not a single member of ii
family was injured in any way, and
the car was quickly righted by those
who had assembled who pushed it
back up the bank. Mr.. Colburn
climbed in the car and it was driven
home as though nothing had happen
ed. Outside of a ruined top and
windshield, the car is just as good as
new. Tie fact that the top was up
at the time, probably saved the lives
Of the occupants.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
VOICES PROTEST AGAINST
TOBACCO FOR SOLDIERS.

Dear Editor:-I would like to protest
through your friendly columns again
st sending cigarettes to the soldiers.
If the majority of the large manu-
featuring concerns in the United
States refuse to employ young men
who smoke cigarettes, claiming it
makes them mentally and physically
inefficient why encourage the soldier
boys to acquire this awful habit
when they need to be almost perfect
physically to endure the hardships of
war.
AS more die from illness than from
shot and shell, why send a temptation
that will undermine the strongest
constitution if adopted and require as
great moral fight to overcome as
the liquor habit. We will also want
our boys to set a good moral example
before the French soldiers instead of
adopting their bad habits. | would
like to recommend to the Red Cross
and others the book "The Case
Against the little White SLAYER" by
Henry Ford, Edison and other great
men. will gladly loan mine.
Mrs. E. NJ. Bailey.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
"YEGGS" BLOW SAFE IN
MATTAWAN POST OFFICE.

For the first time in many years,
"Yeggs" made visit to Van Buren,
county Wednesday night and "Crack-
ed' the Post office safe at Mattawan.
They did more than "Crack" it accord
ing to Sheriff Beattie's statement who
said it was literally blown Ito pieces.
The clock stopped at 2:10. which is
probably the hour the explosion took
place. The following loot was taken
from the safe:-Currency $50.79;
Church money S45.00; 200 two cent
stamps; 85 one cent stamps; $4,000
pension voucher drawn in favor of
Henry Freeman; $4,000 pension vouch
CT drawn in favor of L. d. Wheeler
and 1877 blank money orders, numbers
39013 to 39200. The office is located
in Postmaster Campbell's store, but
nothing in the store was molested.
The job would indicate that it was
done by professionals. They were in
car, from the appearance of the tire
tracks, Ford Sheriff Beattie and
Undersheriff Lang investigated the
robbery early Thursday morning but
no clues, except four women's hats
left in the store, could be obtained.
1t is probable that the hats were a
part of disguise left in the office in
their haste to get away. Deputy
Yeider was able to track the car as
far as Bassett's Fishery corner, where
it turned west, probably on its way
toward Chicago. The sheriff soon
had officers In all of the surrounding
cities working on the case, but =
be a difficult matter to apprehend
them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
LARGE BARN ON WILDEY
FARM BURNED TO GROUND

The large basement barn on the
w. c. Wildey farm burned to the
ground last Tuesday afternoon. The
building was 80 by 100 feet with a
basement, and had only recently been
completed. 1t contained thirty tons
of hay, eighteen acres of rye, new
wagon, two cultivators, potato planter
wagon box and many small tools, all
OF which were lost. The origin of
the fire is a mystery. Will Taylor
who runs the farm was away at the
time. but his family was at home.
His son, who was working in a near
by field first discovered smoke coming
out from under the roof and within a
very few minutes one end of the
building fell in, so rapidly did the
flames spread. 1t caught in the hay,
and the only solution to the mystery
is spontaneous combustion.
Frank Miller and Verne Decker
were near by when the fire was dis
covered, and they quickly spread the
alarm, and phoned for the fire depart
ment. Many from town hurried to
the place and with the assistance of
the neighbors, saved the surrounding
buildings. The barn was insured for
$500, and the contents of all the BARNS
for $1,000. This sum however will
cover only a fractional part of the
loss. Mr.. Wildey and Mr.. Taylor de-
sire to express their gratitude for the
assistance rendered by the fire boys
and others in saving the surrounding
buildings.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
CITIZENS JOIN IN FAREWELL
RECEPTION FOR VAN BUREN
COUNTY'S FIRST QUOTA OF
SOLDIERS.
MASONIC ROOMS THRONGEO
Business Suspended, and Patriotic
Songs, and Stirring Addresses Will
Cheer the Boys On Their Way.
GET FIRST HONORS.

Cecil ]. Wilcox, South Haven
Waldemar Radtke, So. Haven
Andy HI. Kemp, Decatur
Stewart S. Swift, So. Haven
Edward NJ. Woods, LawtOn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
ATTENTION RED CROSS WORKER

| have received a telegram from
Division Headquarters making a
most urgent request for large
quantity of knitted woolen articles.
The word comes from Europe that
there is. .enexpressible dread of the
coming winter because of lack of
these articles, which will (be greatly
needed by our own soldiers and those
of our Allies, and also by the refugees
of the war stricken district.
Van Buren County Red Cross is
asked for Two Hundred each of
sweaters, mufflers, pairs of wristlets
and pairs of socks.
Will not every patriotic woman who
can assist in this work apply to her
nearest local Red Cross Branch for an
opportunity to assist?
David Anderson
County Red Cross Chairman.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
COUNTY OWNS APPARATUS
FOR RECOVERY OF BODIES

1t will be a source of some salts
faction to the people of Won Buren
county to know that this county now
owns the necessary apparatus for the
recovery of bodies Of drowned persons
Whenever the necessity for such ap-
palatus has arisen in the past, it has
been necessary to 90 or send to Kala-
mazoo for such an appliance. IN the
recent Eagle Lake drowning, Under
sler'ff Lang anil Deputy Yeider drove
to kalamazoo, and while the body
was recovered soon after their return,
it was necessarily delayed by reason of
the drive to Kalamazoo. Sheriff
Beattie Immediately ordered such an
arrangement made for this county.
1t is to be sincerely hoped that no
occasion may arise to us it, but
should such time come again it will
be ready.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
LAST OPPORTUNITY TO ADD
YOUR BIT TO TOBACCO FUND

The tobacco fund for the boys at
the front continues to grow. Every
body seems willing to contribute their
"Bit" to add a "Crumb of Comfort"
for the boys who are fighting Ameri-
cas- battles. There are doubtless
many yet who have not contributed
but who are willing and anxious to
do so, and for hat reason those in
charge will hold the matter open for
another week. After Saturday, Sep
tember 18th, the fund will be closed,
and the tobacco boxed and sent to the
front. Get busy next week and add
your "Bit" if you have not already
done so. The complete list of con-
tributors will be published in these
columns next week. You can see
what has already been done by a
glance in Chappell's cigar store win
dow.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
TROOP "A" GIVEN THE HONOR
ASSIGNMENT AT THE CAMP.

The distinction won by Troop "a"
of Van Buren, County for efficiency
and general department while on the
Mexican border has been recognized
by the War department, and the
Troop is now Headquarters Troop
to Major Parker of the 32nd, division
of the National Guard" at Waco,
Texas. This is the honor assignment
of the entire division, and was made
only after comparison with the
records of every other military organ
fzation in Michigan. The boys are
proud of the distinction, and Van
Buren, county is likewise gratifed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
EAST BOUND AFTERNOON
TRAIN LEAVES EARLIER.

H. D. Swayze, General Manager of
"The Fruit Belt" line has announced
a slight change in train schedule, to
take effect next Sunday, September
9th. The eastbound afternoon train
which has been leaving Paw Pay dur
ing the summer at 6;30 p. NJ. and
arriving in Kalamazoo at 7:25 P. NJ.
win leave Paw Paw after next Sun
day at $50 p. M. and arrive in Kala-
mazoo at 6:15 p. M. The public are
requested to make note of the change
in schedule.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
TOTAL ENROLMENT OF 500 THE
LARGEST A L L + \ ID AN C. + IN
MANY YEARS. WORK WELL
STARTED.
FRESHMEN CLASS OF So
Increase of 2S Over Last Year in
Ninth Grade. Lack of Class Room
Facilities Necessitates Use of
Assembly Room.

The Paw Paw schools opened last
Monday with a total of 366, the
largest in years. The increase is
most noticeable in the ninth grade,
which has an enrolment of sixty
eight, an increase over last year of
twenty-eight, and the largest ninth
grade enrolment in the history of the
school.
The attendance for the four upper
grades in the high school correspond
ing to what has in previous years
been the high school, is now $50,
while last year for the corresponding
grades the enrolment was lis.
The exceedingly large enrolment
has complicated the schedule and
caused many classes to be divided in
to two divisions, thus adding a num-
Der more classes. 1t has been neces-
sary to divide the Domestic Science
and Manual Training classes into two
divisions as we'll as the beginners in
Gemoetry and General Science classes
The additional classes make it neces-
sary for the first time in several
Aars to hold recitations in the assem-
bly, room, there not being enough
recitation rooms available.
Superintendent Kaye with his
teachers have worked like beavers
during the week to get everything
organized and in systematic working
order, and now have a good start for
one of the most successful years in
the history of the school.
The personel of the faculty this
year is as follows:-
Superintendent, Orrin w. Kaye.
High School teachers, Miss Edith
Bandfeld, Mathematics, (Came last
SPRING.; Harry Gottheimer, Science
and band and orchestra director; Miss
Ruth Miller, Latin and German; Miss
Beulah Thompson, English New this
year,; Miss Blanche Terry, History
New this year,; Miss Mabel Chaffee,
Supervisor of p anship and
English; Miss Rose Dillon, History,
Arithmetic and Science.
Special Teachers:- Harold Har-
boldt, Manual Training; Miss Grace
Marshall, Domestic Science, Taught
This department in this school pre-
vious to this time); Miss Mae Brum-
stead, Music and Art, Caught in
Lawrence last year,
Grade Teachers:-Miss Pearl Ste
vens, Sixth; Miss Ella White, Fifth;
Miss Lulu McWilliams, Fourth; Miss
Sadie Busley, Third; Miss Veda
Brown, Second; Miss Margaret Cole,
First and Kindergarten.
The total enrolment of the school
by grades is as follows Kinder
garten, 16; First, 16; Second, 25;
Third, 81; Fourth, %; Fifth, 81; Sixth
%; Seventh, %; Eighth, 21; Ninth,
6S; Tenth, 3S Eleventh, %; Twelfth,
10.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07
Interesting Local News

Miss Lettie Tubbs left Saturday for
Benton Harbor to resume her position
in the schools of that city.
Miss Pearl Dunbar and children Of
Kalamazoo were guests last week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Dun
bar.
Lieutenant Frank Isbell accom-
panied his wife and sister Mrs. Nc
Kinstry to Paw Paw on their return
trip from Dayton, Ohio last Saturday.
He left for Dayton Monday evening.
His future location cannot be known
to his friends but he will be sent
abroad at an early date.
Mrs. George Jackson went to Saline
the first of the week for a visit with
her daughter Miss Nina Jackson.
Undersheriff and Mrs. Andrew Lang
are entertaining their daughter Mrs.
Neil Liggett of Grand Rapids this
week. Mr.. Leggitt came with her
last Saturday and remained over Sun
day.
Miss Olive Loveland of Bay City
and Miss Gladys Stoughton of South
Haven have been guests of Miss
Marian Mutchler this week.
Mrs. William Darby, who has been
visiting at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Geddes left
Sunday evening for Valparaiso, Ind,
where she will make her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hosford of Jack
son came Sunday to spend Labor Day
with their cousin Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Morton.
Mrs. Fred Beach who has been a
great sufferer from cancer, is very
low at this writing with no hopes for
her recovery. She is a sister of Bert
and Leon Douglas.
Register of Deeds, Harry w.
Slovenian and his wife, are enjoy
ing a few days vacation at Benton
Harbor, where Mr.. Slovenian is
taking the Mineral Baths.
The Board of Supervisors were in
session Tuesday, September 4th, to
arrange for the building of new barns
at the County Farm.
Among the Paw Paw people who
attended the Barmun and Bailey cir
Gus in Kalamazoo last Saturday were
Edward DeHaven and a company of
friends who motored over in the for
mers car, and upon arriving home
that evening they were completely
surprised to find fourteen plates laid
for party of Indiana people, rela-
tives OF Mrs. DeHaven. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Fayler
and family of Fort Wayne, Mr.. Har-
vey Hatfield and family of Burbon
and Miss Edna Chambers Of Water
vliet, Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-07

Scott d. Hall of Paw Paw and Mrs.
Mabel Barlow of Partland, Oregon
were united in marriage by Rev. A.
0. Carman at the Methodist Parson-
age on Tuesday noon September 4th.
They will reside on their farm east
of the Acorn school house. The True
Northener joins Mr.. Halls legion Of
friends in fluctuations, and best
wishes for a long and prosperous
journey Of marital bliss.