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

While the figures nearly doubled the
low mark for daily recruiting set last
week. officials We're much concerned
over the absence of a rush to join the
branch of the service certain to be first
TO face the Germans in France. It is
hoped that as recruiting week pro-
ceeds and with the tremendous cam
pagn the newspapers of the country
are conducting, the daily total will be
swelled to four or five thousand men.
New York showed the results of the
campaign that has been waged by the
Metropolitan press. A total of 325
men was obtained in that city. Illinois,
despite the fact that the states quota
is nearly one thousand over-recruited
already. added 1872 men during the day.
Pennsylvania supplied 147; Massachu-
sets IS and California IS. The total
number of war volunteers obtained
since April is now 1926, 400. This means
that the great majority Of the regi-
ments are close to full war Sstrenpth
but it does not provide the reserve
necessary to keep them at that
strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Guests of Club

The Lewiston Rotarians devoted
their last meeting of the season to
the Milliken Regiment of Heavy Ar
tillery, entertaining as invited guests
Capt. Balentine, who is recruiting the
regiment Major Pope and Henry G..
Boyer, Jr., of Portland. all of whom
addressed the gathering.
Mr.. Boyer in his talk spoke of the
duty of the volunteer and the methods
actually employed in recruiting the
Thomas B. Reed battery in Portland.
Major Pope brought with him stere-
opticon slides and gave an illustrated
talk, describing the slides to the au-
dience and supplemented them with an
interesting discourse on the various
methods of warfare in modern attack
and defense. giving particular atten-
ton to the Importance of heavy artil-
lery.
Major Pope pleased those interested
in the Milliken Regiment greatly by
paying a very gracious and f1attering
compliment to Capt. Balentine, for in
his preliminary remarks he stated that
originally he was opposed to volunteer
organizations but that in the present
instance he was familiar with the
record of Capt. Balentine who had en-
tered the army as an engineer officer
and who had seen service in the in
fantry in the Philippines and Coast
Artillery in this country and that he
regarded him as the best qualified
man in Maine so far as he knew to
handle such an organization as the
Miliken Regiment.
Capt. Balentine was the last speaker
and he gave very vigorous and
straightforward talk on the condi-
tons surrounding the recruiting of the
Milliken Regiment and what he hoped
TO accomplish for the honor and glory
Of the State of Maine.
The meeting adjourned after the Ro-
tary club had pledged it's support to
assist in the recruiting of the Nelson
Dingley battery which has been as
signed to Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
NATIONS fund
Red Cross Contributions
S114,000,
Primary Application for U. S.
Fighting Forces

Washington, June 26-The nations con-
tributions to the Red Cross in response
to call for 500. ooOo 900 war fund were es-
timated at s114Ooo,ooo tonight by Henry
P. Dawson, chairman Of the Red Cross
war council.
This figure assumes" said Mr.. Davi-
son, that stockholders in companies
which have declared special dividends
amounting to some $4,000 will turn thei.
dividends over to the Red Cross"
The policy of the Red Cross in expend-
ing this big sum. Mr. Dawson said in
statement thanking the millions of con-
tributors, will be to Conduct all our work
with the utmost publicity and to take the
public completely as possible into our
confidence" Primarily the fund will be
devoted to needs of American soldiers
and sailors, and secondarily to relief
work among the Allies.
DIR. Frank Billing of Chicago will head
the Red Cross commission of more than
20 experts to be sent to Russia to study
needs there, Mr., Dawson announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
GERMAN LINES ARE
AGAIN THRUST BACK
And TeutonsCease Min
ing Coal in Important
Tow n-Venizelos to
Form Greek Cabinet


The slow but sure encircle-
ment of Lens, the important coal
center held by the Germans in
the department of Pas de Calais,
is in process of contamination
by the Canadians. Having al
ready during the present week
completed important a n t a g e
points west and southwest of
the town, a fresh smash at the
German lines has been rewarded
by the occupation of the. village
of La Coulotte, situated a mile
to the south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Cease Working Mines

With the British forces virtually en-
veloping the town, except on the east
the Germans already have ceased the
mining of coal in the immediate vi
cinity of Lens, thereby seemingly in
dicating that they realize that their
tenure of the position is short lived.
Artillery Activity
Although the British war ONCE,
aside from the operations around Lens.
reports no activity by Field Marshal
Haig's men rising in Importance above
minor patrol sorties, the Berlin war Of
flee asserts that heavy artillery duels
are in progress at various points, in
which enormous quantities of ammuni-
ton are being used. Reading between
the lines of the German report it is
apparent that the British are the ag-
gressors and lit is possible that Gen.
Haig is paving the way for series
of new thrusts against the German
lines.
The infantry activity in the region
between Scissors and Rheims has Civ
en- way. entirely to artillery duels In
the sector of Moulin de Laffaux and
continuance by the Germans of the
slow demolition of Rheims with gum
fire Monday night saw an engage
ment of considerable proportions
northwest of the Hurtebise farm,
where the French captured German
first line trenches and took more than
300 prisoners. Berlin, admitting the
gain by the French. tempers the Ger
man Crown Princes loss somewhat by
the assertion that in counter attacks
his army recaptured the greater por-
ton of the lost terrain.
The Austrians have taken the initiative
from the Italians in the Asiago plateau
sector of the Austro-Italian theatre.
Their objective is Monte Ortigara, but
the Italians are valiantly holding them
back and according to, the latest Rome
communication. have inflicted heavy cas-
ualties on them. The battle was still in
progress when the communication was
forwarded. Although no big engagement
has yet developed lively fighting con-
tinues between the Russians and Austro-
Germans southwest Of Lutsk. in Nolhy-
mia. and between the Stripa and Dniester
rivers in Galicia. Nothing has come
through from either Petrograd or Berlin
or Vienna to show the extent of these OPP
erations.
1t seems probable that all efforts hav-
ing failed. Eliptherios Nenizelos, former
premier and a staunch supporter Of the
Entente will form a new Greek cabinet.
Unofficial advices are 70 the effect that
at the approachin session Of the Greek
Parliament a resolution favoring the en-
try Of Greece into the war on the side
Of the Entente will be introduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Russia Wants World
Safe for Democracy
Ambassador Boris A. Bakhmetieff of Russian
Mission in Senate Pledges Russia's Unfalter-
ing Adherence to Cause of Grand Alliance
Against Germany and Rejecting Separate
Peace

Washington. June 2f.-In another STIR
ring address today at the capitol, Am
bassador Bakhnletief gave a solemn
pledge that the Russian people and army.
convinced that separate peace would
mean the triumph Of German autocracy,'
are prepared to fight on beside America
until the world has been made safe for
democracy. The ambassador spoke before
the Senate and was given reception al
most as enthusiastic as that accorded
him Saturday In the House. On no pre-
vious occasion since the war began has
senatorial resarva iaAec cos. 50 ee~p'A'A-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

iy aside. At the conclusion Of the adj
dress resolution was adopted by unan-
imous consent expressing the Senate's
qualification over the stand Of the new
est democracy. Russia rejects with in
dignation any idea of separate peace"
said the envoy. Striving for a lasting
peace based on democratic principles es-
tablished by democratic will. the Russian
people and army are rallying their forces
around the banners of freedom. Russia
wants the world to be safe for democra-
cy. To make 1t safe means to have de-
naocracY rule The world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
TYPOGRAPHICAL union
Portland Man Elected a Vice.
President at Manchester Ses-
sion

Manchester. N. H., June &.-The eighth
annual convention Of the New England
Typographical Union ended today with a
reception in honor of International Pres
ident Marsden G. Scott of Indiana. At
the business session North Adams. Mass,
was selected as the convention city for
1918 by margin of one vote over New
Haven and Hartford, Ct.
officers We're elected as follows: Pres
dent Edward l.. Cahill of Lynn. Mass
vice presidents Oscar A. Miles of Hart
ford. Ct. James l.. Anderson of Port
land, Me, Fred T. Irwin of Manchester.
lanes G. H. Jary of Barre, VT, and sec
rotary and treasurer, John F. Murphy Of
Providence r. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Senate Subcommittee
Would Give Him Pow
er to Decide "Bone
Dry" Question
REWRITING THE
HOUSE FOOD BILL
c nges SO Satisfactory to
Measures Opponents That
Passage by Saturday Is Pre-
dicted

Washington, June 26.-The admins
tration food Of bill passed BY the
House was rewritten today by a Sen
give President Wilson the power and
responsibility Of deciding whether the
nation shall be bone dry" during the
war and to place iron and steel and
many other products in addition to
food and 1uel under government con-
troll. These and other changes are so
satisfactory to many senators who
have been opposing the original draft
to the legislation that both advocates
and opponents tonight predicted pass
age in the Senate by Saturday. AS
a substitute for the House prohibition
sections, which without qualification,
forbid the manufacture of foodstuf
into liquor, the sub committee adopt
ed provisions which would prohibit
manufacture during the war of all in
tOXiCating bevera geS and empower the
President to commander existing sup
plies Of distilled spirits, but would au-
thorize the executive in his discretion
to permit manufacture of matted. fer
mented and vinous beverages, and fix
their alcoholic content.
Should the President not exert his
authority SO as to exempt malt, fer
mented and vinous beverages from the
sweeping prohibitory provisions and
should commander distilled spirits in
bond, Bono dry" national prohibition
of both manufacture and consump-
tion-would result entailing a loss Of
federal revenue estimated between
four and five hundred millions of dol
lars and new taxation measures as well
as local revenue reductions.
AS rewritten the sub committee
draft will be considered tomorrow by
the agricultural committee and prob
ably will be reported at once for Sen
ate discussion without material change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
John Murphy Released on Bail.

john Murphy OF NlIIlnocket, WHO
was arrested by a special agent of the
United States government on the
charge of failing to register on June 5
as required by law. was released on
Monday from Bangor Jail on bail of
$1,000 furnished by Allen w. Tibbetts
and Andrew Luskey of Millinocket.
Sergt Lennard of the 236th battalion
of New Brunswick, who is in charge of
recruiting for the Canadian forces
here. saw Murphy in Jail in regard to
enlisting but upon examination by
physician it was found that Murphy
would not be able to pass the physical
examination. having one defective eve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
PRIEST IS DROWNED
Rev. Geo. Joncas of Sanford
Loses Life at Picnic

Sanford, Me-, June 26.-Rev. George
Joncas. one of the priests at ST. Ig-
naticus church, was drowned today
while swimming at Sand pond. He
had gone to the pond on picnic with
the altar boys. He was about % years
of age and came here from Biddeford
last fall. The body was recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
ROWLAND STRIKERS
800 Pulp Mill Workers Want
Three Turn System

Bangor, Me, June 26.-Three hun
bred men, the entire crew of the mills
of the Rowland Pulp & Paper Co, at
Rowland went out on strike today to
enforce a demand for the three turn
system. The men have ben working on
a two shift plan Of II and 10 hours.
officials of the company are to meet
the men on Wednesday and expect to
effect an adjustment of the difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

The Westbrook Electric Co, has filed
with the Public Utilities Commission.
a revision in its schedule Of gas rates.
a discount of 10 cents net to 1000 cubic
feet for the first 1000 cubic feet or
part thereof is eliminated thus estab-
fishing a net rate of $3.50 per 1000
cubic feet for the first 1000 cubic feet
In lieu of the net rate Of s1.40 per
1000 cubic feet which has been grant
ed in the past for monthly supply Of
1000 cubic feet or less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
KILLED IN AUTO
Caribou Man Ran off Embark
ment While Speeding

Presque Isle, Me, June 26.-Peter
Powers of Caribou was killed today by
running off an embankment as he was
approaching a covered bridge across
the Aroostook river in an automobile.
The accident was said to have been
due to excessive speed He barely
cleared an automobile containing
three ladies as he passed them near
the embankment He was 60 years
Old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

HELD AT AUGUSTA
10 Of "a Men Pass-26 Already
Signed for Examination on
Thursday-Campaign for Re.
cruits Opens in Earnest Today

Lewiston. Me-, June 26.-(SpeciaD-
Major F. A. Pope Of the United States
Army Engineer Corps paid a high
compliment to Capt. A. r. Balentine
when, speaking before the Rotary club
here Tuesday. he said that he knew
of no man in Maine SO we'll qualified
to organize a National Guard regi-
ment of field artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Towns Join Roll

OF this amount the sum of s3,431.52
was contributed in the towns of Wen
ma, Branch Mills. Monmouth, Man
chester, Mount Vernon and Winthrop
by Readheld Grange and at the Ma
tional Soldiers Home. A soliciting
party was in some of the towns but a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

Albert Caron. Andre Ducharme, Flor
ian Duval. Rear Bellanger, Alphonsc
Cote and Peter Prouix. Springvale
young meu, were brought into the mu-
nicipal court at Sanford Monday
charged with malicious mischief. The
cases were dropped upon payment Of
costs. The State alleged that the boys
damaged a store owned by Memeka
Seferles at 20 Mill street by throwing
eggs against the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

The Nash and Plummer shipyards at
Addison were taken over Monday by
new corporation known as the Frye C
Flynn Shipbuilding and Drydock Com
pany Two of the government planned
cargo carriers of $500 and 5000 tons
will be built if the lumber can be OBJ
tanned Hon. f. NJ. Frye and Capt.
Carl B. Flynn Of Harrington are pro-
moters. The last of so vessels built in
the Nash yard was launched in 1891
and the Plummer yard has been idle
for nearly so years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
Is
Encouraged
OPTIMISTIC IN
RUSSIAN VIEWS
Root and Associates on
Way from Moscow to
Petrograd

With the Root mission en- route from
Moscow to Petrograd, June 24.-The
Root mission left Moscow tonight with
a distinct sense of encouragement. At
ter their conferences with leaders Of
industrial and political life in Mos
COW, Mr. Root and his associates are
disposed to view the Russian situation
with greater optimism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
ENTENTE LOANS
rs Millions to British
and French
Places Credit to All Allies Above
One Billion

Washington, June 26.-American loans
to the Allies passed the billion dollar
mark today when the treasury placed
SIS, 100000 to the credit of Great Britain
and s10,600oO to Frances account.
Credits 70 all the Allies to meet their
expenditures in this county now total ST.
COS, Oo.o0o of which Great Britain has re-
ceved $3.50 600 and France s210, o0,o00
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
CONTRIBUTED BY AUGUSTA AND
SURROUNDING TOWNS DURING
DRIVE OF RED CROSS WEEK
Augusta Alone Has S33,e26S4 - Meeting at Au-
gusta House Resolves into Campaign for Re-
cruits for the Milliken Regiment of Heavy Ar
tillery

A total of S37,05s.36 was re-
ceived in the great drive Red
Cross Week to aid our soldiers
and sailors in the present war
with Germany, it was announced
last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
S33,626.S4
Other Places
Grand total,
Contributor

The following organizations have
made contributions
Lewis A. Crossett Inc.
New England Order of Protection
Canton Augusta No. 9.
Augusta China Club.
Rotary Club.
Ladies Penney Memorial church
Young Women's League Conerega
tional church.
General Phil Sheridan Circle. Ia
dies of G. A. r.
Seth Williams Independent Relief
Corps.
Murray Alliance
Asylum Lodge. I. o. o. F.
ST. Marks Parish forgan recitaL)
Capital Grange, No. 24S, P. of H.
Helping Hand Sewing Circle.
Court Pine Tree No. 20, F. Of A.
Court st. Augustine, Catholic Order Of
Foresters.
Claiming Guild
Nickery & Hill Pub. Co.
St Marys Holy Name Society.
Maine Conference Unitarian Churches.
Augusta Nurses Association.
Abnaki Council, knights of Columbus.
BARRIERS Union.
c. A. Eaton Co.
Painters Union.
Kennebec Tent No. Is The Maccabees.
Koussinoc Chapter, D. A. R.
State House.
Rose of Sharon Chapter, o. E. s.
Carpenters Union.
Highland Lodge. A. O. L. w.
r. B. Capen Rebekah Lodge.
Rebekah Aid.
Imperial Lodge. D. Of H.
Pine Cone Past Noble Grand Associa-
tion Of Kennebec County
Baseball game, Co. E and Gannett Pub.
Co.
Red Cross dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

William H. Dwyer. member Of the
Foxcroft school board. has resigned,
Mr.. DIVERS reasons for handing in his
resignation al this time is alleged
outside interference with the school
me ad Mr. DwAr says > that uis thi HMM
between the members of the board are
entirely serene and pleasant and that
by rank outsiders is alone
responsible for his resignation. Mr.
Dwyer was chosen at the annual town
meeting to succeed DR.. E. D. Merrill
who rendered his resignation at the
following discussion Of
school affairs.-Bangor Commercial let
ter.
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ROOT is busy
Makes Six Addresses in
First Day
Received with Interest and En-
thusiasm at Moscow

Moscow, Saturday, June 23.-CDelay-
ed in transmiSsion).--In the first "a
hours of his stay in Moscow Elihu
Root, head of the American mission,
addressed six important organizations,
representing every kind of industrial
activity and every shade of political
belief In each instance he was receiv-
cd with the liveliest interest and en-
thusiasm. not only by representatives
of the government, but of the work
mems and soldiers delegates, who lis
tened eagerly to Mr.. Roots account Of
the way in which America is mobiliz-
ing all her resources in the struggle
to preserve democracy. In a speech be-
fore the military and industrial COM
mittee today Mr.. Root said:
81 do not think we fully appreciated
the difficulties under which you have
labored. A study of conditions since
our arrival reveals those difficulties as
far greater than we supposed. That
increases our admiration for the cour-
age. persistency and public spirit with
which YOU have carried on your great
work in the last two years.
Il observe with some distress that
there are influences operating in an
attempt 70 hlnuef your lutufe eff0rtS.
OF course, if the revolution were not
to proceed to the destruction of all
industrial enterprise, that must end
your work. and there are plainly some
malign influences which desire to ac-
complish that result.
Il have. however. the greatest con-
fidenCe in the sincerity of purpose and
the strong determination of the pro-
visional government at Petrograd to
combat and counteract those influ-
ences and to maintain the industrial
system Of the country. It is indicated
so plainly by conditions that the way
to maintain industrial efficiency and
continue the work of your committee
is to stand by and support the author
ity Of tie provisional government t:,..t
l cannot doubt such support will be
given freely and continuously"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
But 1,451 Men Obtained
in United States on
Monday witt, 10000
Needed
WASHINGTON IS
MUCH CONCERNED
Hope Daily Total May Be Swell
Cd to 5000 Men-New York
Shows Results of Campaign
by Newspapers

Washington, June 2e.-Responses to
PRESIDENT Wilson's proclamation call
ing Tor p,ooO war volunteers for the
regular army during the present week
are coming slowly. Only 1,451 men
we're obtained yesterday, according to
returns from all parts of the country.
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Another Man Sees an Airship.

Percy s. Robinson. who lives near
the Stevens Mills grange hall in Au-
burn saw an airship last night at
about 1880 o'clock. He happened to
go to the door and saw the head light
of the machine. 1t was flying quite
low as he could plainly hear the en-
CINE and see the lights. He said it
was going toward the northwest,
though nearly north.-Lewiston Sun,
June IS.
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THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

Weather forecast: Wednesday unset
tied. probably local showers. Thursday
fair, not much change In temperature.
fresh southwest to west windA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

The sum of s33.626.S4 was contrib
uted in Augusta alone, which exceeds
its allotment by sS.626.s4. The follow
ing shows the Augusta contributions:
Personal gifts .s30.Sss.71
societies, etc .............. 1,57o13
Extra GIT from teams ...... 10000
corporations ................ 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27
AUGUSTUS ROLL
10 Pass Examination
rs Ready to Try
Red Cross Solicitors Join in Re-
cruiting

Nineteen out Of "a men who took
physical examinations for the Bur-
leigh Battery of Heavy Artillery Tues
DAY were accepted; 26 have signed and
are ready for the examination Thurs
day, total Of 50 enrollmcnts of which
five are rejected
Continued on Page 5-Column 81
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Tribute to
Balentine

Pope of U. S. A.
Engineer CorpsD De-
clares Captain Is Man
Best Qualified to Or
ganize Heavy Artil-
lery Regiment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-27

Augusta House Meeting
Rev. Henry E. Dunnack, the campaign
manager of the Augusta Chapter of ths
Continued on Page '2-CoI. y
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$33,626.84 in Augusta

comparatively few minutes.
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THURSDAY: Fair

Tho kennebec Journal reaches
the buying power OF Central
Maine.