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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
PLOT TO DYNAMITE
PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Regina, Sask. Oct. IA supposed
plot to blow up the Parliament build :
ing was discovered today when the po-
lice received a telephone message from
the superintendent Of the General hos
pital asking for an investigation.
Detective Sergeant Hayes was sent
and was told that yesterday one Of the
patients had overheard the plot dis
cussed by the woman in the bed next
TO her with three or four persons who
had come To see her.
The woman who overheard the plot
speaks German and the other woman
is believed to be Of Serbian extraction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
STRONGEST AIR ATTACK YET
ATTEMPTED MADE ON LONDON
Four Groups of Hostile Machines Participate
and Some Get Through and Bomb Southwest
ern District Of City - Nine Persons Killed and
AZ Injured in Sunday Night Raid
NINE KILLED, AZ HURT

London, Oct. 1.-The strongest air
attack vet attempted on London and
the coast towns BY the Germans was
carried out tonight by four groups Of
hostile airplanes. Some Of the ma
chimes got through to London and
bombed the southwestern district. A
terrific barrage was sent up from the
defense guns, and the roar of battle
lasted internationally for two and a
half hours.
Bomb Coast Towns on Way
The Germans bombed coast towns as
they passed over and proceeded
towards London. TWO Of the groups
succeeded in getting a number Of ma
chimes through the sky barrage. MI
merous bombs We're dropped on the
southwestern district which is thick
~ populated with the homes Of the
upper and middle classes.
The fire from the defending guns
was longer ana louder than ever Pc
fore A rain Of shrapnel fell in all sec
tons Of the town and the streets were
virtually deserted save for a few po-
lice.
The weather was perfect for air oper-
erations, as there was bright full
moon with no clouds or wind. The
people Of London expected raid and
were waiting for signals. Soon after
o'clock motors Of the volunteer corps
sped through the streets blowing theil
sirens and displaying an illuminated
notice Take cover"
The telephone exchanges notified
their subscribers and other measures
were put into execution to inform the
populace Of the pending air raid.
Many of the theatres are continuing
their performances despite the raids
At the conclusion Of the performance
In one OF the leading London theatres
tonight the manager came to the sta e
and invited the audience and stage
hands to vote on the question of con
tinuing the night performances. Al
voted in favor Of carrying them on a.
usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
VILLA COMES TO LIFE
TAKES ROSARIO TOWN

FL Paso, Tex, Oct 1.-FTancisco Viii
la. leading a band Of his followers,
swept down from the Durango noun :
talns last week and captured the town
Of Rosario, Durango according to an
employee of an American corporation
operating there. who arrived here to-
day.
He said Villa had declared himself
supreme dictator Of the district sur
rounding Rosario. had regulated the
price Of foodstuffs. levied taxes and
seized a quantity Of wheat for distr.
button among the poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
SERVED SIX YEARS
IN u. S. SENATE

Waterville, Me, Oct. i.-Charles F.
Johnson Of this city, nominated today
by President Wilson as United States
circuit judge. of the first judicial dis
trict to succeed Judge William L. Put
nam Of Portland, who recently resign
ed, completed full term Of six year-
as one Of Names members of the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
FREIGHT HANDLERS
STRIKE Threatens
IIEUP B. G N, TRAFFIC

Boston, oct. In an effort to set
tie strike Of 1000 freight handlers on
the docks Of the Boston and Albany
and Boston and Maine Railroads,
which went into effect today. threat
ening to interfere seriously with the
shipment of goods abroad, Henry &.
Endicot,, executive manager Of the
Massachusetts Public Safety commit
tee, held several conferences at the
State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
CIRCUIT JUDGE
johnson Confirmed in
Open Senate
Special Honor Granted to Former
Maine Senator Named as Judge, First
judicial Circuit, to Succeed Judge
Putnam

Washington, Oct. 1.-The honor Of
having his nomination confirmed in
open Senate was today paid to Chas.
F. Johnson. Of waterville. Me. a for
mer United States senator. named by
President Wilson as a Federal circuit
Judge for the first judicial circuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
Bar Near Beer and Most Soft
Drinks from Camp Devens

cantonment today. A building used
by contractors was found to be badly
infested and was set on fire Two
troops of cavalry with drawn revolvers
formed circle about the burning
building and as the rats scurried away
they were shot down.
Announcement was made today Of the
appointment Of Lieut.. w W. Cowgirl as
athletic director Of the cantonment. Lieut.
Cowgirl stated that he would organize at
once 4 number Of football teams to play
for thu championship of the camp The
winning team will challenge the leading
football aggregation at the cantonment
at Yayhank, y. Y.
Fifty Connecticut men from Ansonia,
Piainfeld, Stratford, Stafford. Groton and
Guilford were transferred today from the
Cd and Sri hattalions Of the depot brigade
to the 1o3d Heavy Artillery at Bedford.
Organize Supply Train
Lieut.. Col. Robert II. Siilman announc-
ed tonight the complete organization of
the first supply train for the cantonment.
The personnel includes 500 chaufeurs
Men from Vermont farms asst gned to the
ammunition trains Will form two caisson
companies and will he equipped as artil-
lerymcn.
Al the recruiting station here a San
Francisco man, Bert Knox. was enlisted
He told the officers he was a press ma
chinist and wanted to get to the battle
front as soon as possible, 50 he came
East 70 enlist He vas assigned to the
18th Regiment Of Engineers
Blank wills were distributed to all com
missonod officers today. They were pre-
pared by the division Judge advocate
office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
LAKE SHIPMENTS
Of Coal Into Canada
Are Forbidden
Action Taken by Fuel Administrator
Garfield After Protests from Ameri-
can Northwest Where Coal Shortage
Feared This Winter

Washington, Oct. /. ALL shipments
Of coal into Canada from American
lake ports were ordered stopped to-
night by Fuel Administrator Garfield.
in order to divert coal from these ports
and meet fuel shortage in the North
west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
Great Liberty Loan Drive
Starts Throughout Country
with Rush All Alone Line

Washington, Oct. 1.-The great Lib
erty Loan drive started today through
out the country with rush Tele-
graphic reports to the treasury from
every section indicate tremendous en-
thusiasm on the part Of tens of thou
sands Of workers and a fair first day
volume Of subscriptions toward the
$4,000. 600 900 minimum which has been
set az the goal Of the four weeks cam
palgn.
From Coast to Coast
Flags were flown. whistles were
blown, acres Of billbcards blossomed
into red, white and blue posters, ana
thousands Of workers started the
campaign with enthusiasm from New
England to California. Everywhere
from po2toficos, bank and store win
dow-. railway stations. street cars and
scores Of other public places Liberty
posters with varied slogans were past
Cd Up and workers began the task OF
finding buyers.
Towns and cities from coast 10
coast welcomed the beginning OK the
campaign with distinctive dcmonstra-
tions. Here in tho capital street cars
we're stopped for two minutes at noon
and automobile horns and sirens let
loose a bedlam Of noise as the field
forpo heran IFS yyOri, In hundreds NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
silence STILL SURROUNDS
OPERATIONS OF HAIC'S ARMY
Heavy Bombardments
Taking Place But
Nothing in Official
Bulletins Show That
Troops Of Either Side
Have Left Trenches

The almost complete silence that for
four days has surrounded the opera
ttons q the British armies in France
ana Belgium continues Aside from the
announcement in the official reports
and these are meagre to a degree
nothing has been permitted to pass
through the censorship which would
indicate what Field Marshal Raig has
in immediate view.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
NO RIFLE SHORTAGE
SAYS WAR SECRETARY

Washington. Oct. 1.-secretary Baker
reiterated today that there is no serious
shortage of rifles for any OF the troops.
For the expeditionary force in France
five Springfield rifles per man have been
provided and the ammunition stores being
assembled are so great that the secretary
believes there is no ground for fear tina.
interruption Of transport lines for a Tina
would create enbd rrassment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
FIGHT Certain Features

Senator smoot and others have in
dicated that they will make a fight on
certain features OF the report, tut il
IS not believed they can send it back
to conference. So confident are leaders
that the report will be adopted in its
present form that Mr.. Kitchin tonight
advised Democrats that they are at
liberty TO go to their homes at will. He
week or 10 days.
During today's debate In the House
President Wilson was quoted by Rep.
Cooper Of Wisconsin as against the
zone system prescribed for second
class mail matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
STRONGEST AIR ATTACKS
London. Oct. Mime persons were
killed and AZ injured in last nights
air raid, it is announced officially.
The official statement announces the
bringing down Of one hostile machine
off Dover.
The Berlin Version

The Berlin Version
Berlin, via London, Oct. German
aviators bombed inner London. Mar
gate and Dover, last night. according
TO the official statement issued today
by the German war ONCE. All the
German machines. It was added. re-
turned unframed.
Our airmen again dropped bombs
upon military buildings and ware
houses in inner London. Numerous
fires showed that this attack was par
ticularly effective. Other airplanes
successfully attacked Margate and
Dover.
All our machines returned un-
harmed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
QUOTE WILSON
Against Zone System
Second Class Mail
House Adopts conference-Report on
War Tax Bill Without Roll Call
Expect Conferees' Report Win Be
Adopted Wednesday and Congress
Session End Within 10 Days

Washington, oct. THE conference
leport On the war tax bill was adopted
by the House today without a roll
call Tomorrow Senator Simmons will
can up the report in the Senate and he
expects it to be adopted not later than
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
Originate with Senate

Vice President Marshall also today pre-
sented another lot of petitions, letters
and kilograms from various organizations
and individuals on the same general sub
ject. Included We're printed circular Pc
titfons. indicating that many srch are
being circulated and probably will reach
the Senate in great numbers. In reply to
a CORES pendent Vice President Marshall
pointed out that while the Senate NAV
exnel a member the initiative must come
from a senator and cannot be forced by
an individual or organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
Senate Gets More Petitions
for Expulsion Of La Toilette

Washington. Oct. 1.-Petitions from
New York organizations asking ex-
pulsion from the Senate Of Senators
La Toilette Of Wisconsin, Gronna of
North Dakota and Stone Of Missouri
were presented to the Senate today by
Senator Wadsworth of New York and
referred without action to the Senate
privileges and elections committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
All Modern Rifles Soon

With the output Of re-cha mbered Enfield
rifles increasing daily Mr.. Baker said the
time is not far distan. when all troops
under training in this country will ba
equipped with modern rifles Each Nation
a! Army cantonment has been provided
with 800 Krag Jorgensen rifles from tns
military reserve stock and, while broom
stick drilling may continue for time.
all men will be given rife training BY
passing around these rifles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02

Mr., Endicott also took steps to
avert a strike Of teamsters, chaufeurs
and stablemen. After listening to
statements from the men, Mr.. Endicott
reserved proposals for settlement until
ne has had an opportunity for further
investigation.
At the longshoremen's conference
representatives Of more strikers set
forth their demands for an increase OF
wages from 1915 10 s4.44 day.
Michael Donovan and E. l.. Booth
representing stevedore associations
said they could not pay the increa se
asked because the railroads do not pay
enough 10 warrant It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02

Aver, Mass, Oct Near beer and
almost all soft drinks were barred
from Camp Devens by a general or
der issued today by Mai Gen. Hodges.
commander Of the cantonment. The
order notified the post exchanges that
they will be allowed to sell only milk,
buttermilk, grape Juice, root beer and
orangoade. No reason for the action
was given in the order. but staff Off
GERS said that the military authorities
here are determined to prevent the SOL
diers from having any drink that may
interfere with the regular army diet.
Near Beer Orders Cancelled
The order found the post exchange
Of the 30lst Infantry with 30 cases of
pop on hand. The depot brigade
post exchange, which had ordered a
quantity Of near beer, was obliged to
cancel the order. More than 1000 bot
ties Of tonic We're sold in the canton
ment yesterday, against 1900 bottles
OF milk and 400 ice cream cones.
General Hodges paid an unexpected
visit TO 10 mess rooms Of infantry regi-
ments today, inspecting the food and
inviting complaints None We're forth
served more food here than at home.
Roundup Of Rats
A roundup Of rats took place on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
McAdoo's Speech Making
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability Of
the firm you're trading with Is the first
Considerations We have been In the
JeweIry business right here on Lisbon
81 Il years and guarantee every article
sol4 in our store To re exactly as renra-
sented. We also guarantee our rr!ces 10
he as low Tor lower as any other reIiab bic
Jeveirv House in Maine!
watches. Diamonds. Rings, Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings. Slverware for the
table. and all sorts Of beautiful and inex
,ranSiye Gift articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
Heavy Bombardments

Along the coast in Belgium and
around Ypres extremely heavy recipro-
cal bombardments are taking place
Nothing is contained in either the
British or German communications to
show that the troops Of either side
have left their trenches-even for
forays.
Along both sides of the Mouse river
in the Verdun sector the French and
Germans are engaged in another ter
rife duel Twice the Germans launch
cd infantry attacks in an effort to
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
THE WEATHER

Forecast; Fair and continued cool
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
ESTABLISHED 1925
ENTHUSIASM
New England's Opening
Liberty Loan Drive
St. Jean eaptists Du Amsriaue Early
Responds to Call - 1875 Speakers to
Aid campaian-Nathan Clifford in
Charge Maine Drive

Boston. Oct. 1.--Enthusiasm marked
the opening today Of the campaign
to secure New England's maximum
quota Of s5oo,ooo,ooo of the second
Liberty loan. A few hours after the
drive started. reports reaching the
Boston Federal Reserve Bank indicat-
ed that subscriptions for the bonds
were already coming forward in con-
siderable numbers.
St. Jean Baptists Responds
Factory whistles announcing the
campaign had hardly ceased blowing
when J. Arthur Fayreau Of Woon-
socket, r. L. comptroller Of accounts
for L'Union St Jean Bapdste Du
Amerique, one Of the largest fraternal
societies in the country, appeared at
the federal reserve bank with the nrsI
subscription. one Of $25,00o0. The
largest subscription recorded was for
100000 by the New England Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co.
Women have organized for work in
New England In a way not possible
in the first campaign and are making
extensive plans to do actual selling
through individual efforts. through
women's organizations and through
special sales and tours. They will
help to distribute bonds from a liberty
loan cottage to be placed on Boston
Common and they have offered to
serve in the booths in the large de-
partment stores of New England.
In addition to the great amount Of
publicity literature and posters men
toned as having been distributed al
ready. 10000 text books are to be sent
out in an educational campaign to
school teachers. postmasters. and those
who get into touch with large num-
bers of persons.
Beginning Wednesday. a corps Of
125 speakers. under Philip S. Dalton.
will go into different sections of New
England to present the second Lib
erty Loan.
Kenneth Adams OF Hartford has
charge Of Connecticut F. E. Strnahan
OF Providence Of Rhode Island: C. e.
Toby. Manchester. Of New Hampshire,
and Nathan Clifford, Portland. OF
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
FIND GERMAN RAIDER
CAPTAIN GUILTY OF
MANN ACT VIOLATION

Philadelphia, Oct 1.-captain Max v.
Thierichens. former commander Of the
seized German commerce raider Prinz
Eitel Friedrich, was today found guilty
Of violating the Mann act in bringing a
woman from Ithaca \. s., to Philadel-
phia for improper purposes. Sentence
was deferred pending the disposition Of a
motion for new trial. There are two
counts in the Indictment on which the
German captain was convicted, and the
maximum penalty On each is i've years
The jury vas out p minutes. The trial
lasted three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
Smuggling Charges Also

Tomorrow Capt. Thierichens will face
the court on charge Of smuggling
ashore IL dutiable ship chronometers
from the raider while she was internel
at the Philadelphia navy yard Three
other persons. residents Of this city. are
awaiting trial on similar smuggling
charge. Therichens il also under indict-
ment On 4 charge Of violating the postal
laws n sending an improper letter to a
school teacher IN Saginaw, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
Mines Are Flooded

Inere has boon no settlement Of diff
:...r,cs le'v cen the strikers and mine
r.. and should there be one. IL
l Ilure several weeks before OPP
H#ous AN he resumed. as the mines
.A'o ecome flooded during the strike.
Wien told last night that they had
'r." n.7.nformed a number Of agita-
mounted boxes on street corners
ana 1arl0eued tho miners, According
e advises Tho Mexicans were melted
70 disorder and after securing arms.
4no starred for Clifton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
0reY's Reliable IeWaITy Store

Established 1916 years ago.
13 Lisbon Street Lewiston Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-02
1T PAYS

Advertise now for better bust.
ness this Fall.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-09
CHILD REUNITES
warning PAIR

Four-year-old Jean Lemont ap-
pears 10 have settled the troubles OF
her quarrellng father and mother,
Ralph and Helen I.emont
The parents. who have been fight
ing in court over tho custody OF the
child. hurting charges and counter
charges. appeared Saturday morn
ing In circuit court before Judge
Kelley s. Scarf. with Jean between
them. and asked that hearing on
habeas corpus proceedings brought
by the mother. be continued.
II was explained that Mr. Lemont.
who IL said 10 have kidnapped the
child after obtaining a divorce in
Seattle. had posted $1,000 bail with
the district attorney in Philadel-
phIa. the former home OF the Lee
monts. and tho present place or resi-
dence OF the parents OF Mr.. and
Mrs I.emont The bail is posted As
a forfeit I'm case Lemont does not
appear before the Philadelphia dis
trict attorney with the child on
July TO-
Tho no formal statement was
made. Judge Scarf indicated that he
believed the father and mother
would come 20 an agreement In
their old home as TO which one
shall have custody ~ their child.
and under what conditions. II IL
even intimated that there may be a
reconciliation between The two-a
reconciliation growing ont OF mutual
love for the pretty baby.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-09

Oh. he was bold as bold could be;
A foolish little Mink was he.
You Will End that little folks
S %so vs are ,o wl, o'lq Tbe Ir'9 boidness
makes them foolish The two things
seem 10 go together Boldness makes
them think that they know more
than any one else, or at least quite
as much "a any one else, and so they
do not heed the advice OF those old
sr and wiser than they. ! hardly
know which IL worsH-to be fooAshly
timid or foolishly bold. but ! suspect
that those among tho little people
81 the Green Forest and the Green
Meadows who are foollshly tlmid live
longer tHan those who arc foolishly
bold
Now. whenever you ind a family
OF children you viii always End on"
who Is holder than The others II
was 80 with the five little Mnks. the
children - Rilly MILK and Mrs Riily
There WAS one who was always the
first 60 Try any new adventure He
was the drst 20 learn 20 swim and
the first g. catch hEh Also. ! Am
sorry 80 say. he was the 0rst to dis
obey his mother and 20 put from
the safety ~ tho brush heap under
which their home was while she was
away And because ne was bold no
was a boRster which is usually the
way with those who are hold
The little Mink had snsW cred ''Yos
marin. with the others when their
mother had warned them about Iiooty
tho owl. and that ~ was safer 20 hide
FIRST AZ tho least suspiciou 81 dan
ger and look into the matter after
ward, hut down IN his heart ne had
thot his mother foolishiy tinnd. and
"a soon as the fave little Mlnks were
alone he boasted that he wouldn't
run from anything until he knew
what he was running from.
Il guess" said he that 7 have
sense enough - know when danger
Is near ~ We run from every NOV
ting shadow We viii be running most
81 the time. THIS Hooty the owl
mother tells about may be a terrible
fellow. and then again hc may noD
he half 50 terrible as she tries 10
make out I think sne &c trying 70
scare us. Yes, sir. that's what
think would like 20 sec him try
20 catch nae
Tho bold little Mink's brothers and
sisters eycd him douhtfuliy.
You're Just Dragging. said one