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


Washington. June Irregular army
recruiting established new daily rec
ord yesterday when 1901 men were OBJ
tanned as against an average daily fig
ure of 1900 since April II. The days
results bring the total of war volun-
teers enlisted for the regular army
since April l up to 101 ,493, leaving less
than $4,000 men to be obtained to fill
the army to full authorized war
strength of approximately 100000
Incomplete recruiting returns for the
national guard during the last 10 days
Of May show substantial gain, par
ticularly among regiments not in the
federal service A net increase of Is
600 to 10000 men is Indicated At the
present rate virtually all of the regi-
ments would reach full strength by the
tine they are drafted into the federal
service in July and August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
Demands on
the Pekiin
Government

Annoy, China, June 5-Five demands
are made upon the Pekin government
by the seeding provinces of China.
These are:
The dismissal of the National AS
sembly; the revision of the constitu-
ton: the dismissal of the Presidents
advisers; the reinstatement of Premier
Tuan Chi-Jui, and war against Ger
many.
Compliance with the first two de-
mands is considered the most difficult
but both factions according to the in
dications here are confident that a sat
isfactory compromise will be reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
Complete by Friday

The committee plans to complete the
Dill by Friday. Work went forward to-
day and liquor and tobacco taxes f.
nally were disposed of. Revenues of
Sl51,e0O,Co0 from liquors, including
beer, and about SOS, G0) 900 from tobac-
co products estimated from the House
rates are expected to show but slight
reduction by the committees revision,
despite It's decision to place prohibi-
tive taxes upon grain used in distill-
ing Whiskey and other spirits. Doubled
taxes on beer We're not changed.
a new federal license tax unon an
tomobiles of one per cent, of their
original selling price. to be paid bv
owners, is being considered bv the
committee although il virtually de-
clded several days ago to establish
taxes ranging from $3.50 to SIS per
car. Senator I-aFoliette proposed the
substitute tax which would greatly
decrease revenues estimated from mo-
tor cars. 1t was discussed at some
length today without decision. Taxa
tlon or newspapers, gazines and
other publications also was re-opened
today when several members of the
committee informally received a dele
cation of Pittsburgh newspaper pub
fishers headed by Former Senator
Oliver, who urged adoption of the
House zone plan. providing for in
crease of second class postage rates.
The committee took under advisement
the arguments made by the publish
ers against the proposed substitute
tax OF two per cent. upon publishers
advertising receipts. The Pittsburgh
representatives preferred the zone
system postage rates condemned at
previous hearings by representatives.
of the American Newspapers Publish
ers' Association and other represen-
tatives of many classes of publica-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
euton Lads
to the
Front

Ottawa, June -5.--Information which
has reached Canadian army headquar-
tiers in France says an unofficial dis
patch received here today establishes
beyond a doubt" that new German
formations in training-many of them
lads of 10 years-which were intended
to supply Won Hindenburg with his
next army are being broken up to
supply the reinforcements' needed on
the Western front.
Among German troops which have
been at the front for considerable
time, the war WEAKNESS is spreading"
the dispatch says, with their morale
lowering as their faith in the U-boat
as a means to victory" dies out.
Letters found recently on Germans
indicate. the dispatch says. that sol
diers, themselves on scanty rations
have here and there been sending food
home to their families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
Favorable
Total on
Losses

London, June 5-The weekly report
of losses of British merchant vessels
in the submarine campaign will again
show a favorable total when it is is
sued tomorrow. In some respects the
last week has been the best since the
unrestricted submarine warfare was
iraugurated. Last Friday was a blank
day on the records; that is, no losses
of British merchantmen occurred. 1t
is the first time that this has happen
ed for long period.
British naval people believe the i'm
.provement is cumulative and that
there is not the slightest cnance. with
the improved Allied organizations. that
the Germans ever will repeat their per
Torrance of the black week when
nearly 60 boats We're sunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
MONGOLIA AGAIN
Fires Four Shots at a
German U-Boat
Was $50 Miles from British
Coast When Attacked

London, June ). 4.47 p. M-The
American steamship Mongolia fired
four shots on June / at a German sub
marine which discharged a torpedo at
The liner. Neither the Mongolia nor the
submarine was damaged.
The Mongolia was $50 miles from the
British coast when the submarine ap-
peared and fired a torpedo. BY skilful
maneuvering the steamer escaped the
torpedo and fired on the submarine
with her guns. Four shots were fired.
The submarine fed, although unhit.
The Mongolia proceeded on her voyage
and has arrived at British port
It was the Mongolia which fired the
first CUR for American in the war and
sank a German submarine. After leav-
ing on the Voyage just completed the
liner put back to port on account Of
an accident to a gun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
y mite d Confederate
Veterans Hold Meet
ing North Of Mason
and Dixon Line for
First Time
ARE WELCOMED
BY PRES. WILSON
America Ready, He De-
clares, to Grasp OPP
portunity to Fight for
Liberty and Mankind

Washington, June 5.-Veterans and
visitors in Washington by the thou
sands for the eth annual reunion of
the United Confederate Veterans join
ed today in giving President Wilson
great ovation when he welcomed the
soldiers of Dixie to the capital, and
ming to understand that one of the
purposes of providence in keeping the
nation united was to meet the op-
porunity now before America to fight
for liberty and mankind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
Reassuring Reports

Inc MANHOOD OF the nation obeycd
the Presidents call and volunteered
in mass, setting at naught all the
schemes in plotting of German SYM
pathizers and the few cranks who
have agitated against registration. It
remains but to select the men who
are to go to the front
From virtually every state roaSsur-
ing messages came tonight to Brig.
Gen. CroWder, provost marshal-gen-
eral, federal supervising officer of the
great enterprise. While no complete
returns from any state were received
up to a late hour, the governors were
unanimous in reporting that complete
quiet had prevailed throughout the
day and that full registration was in
dictated. In some precincts the late
corners forced officials to keep the
polls open until long after F. NJ,
closing hour set in the regulations.
General Crowder authorized them to
keep open as long as men wished to
enroll themselves. The result will be
further to delay transmission of re-
turns however.
The early reports showing full turn
out all over the country indicated that the
estimates Of the census bureau as to the
number Of men within the specified age
limits would be verified by the count.
Wherever partial figures were available
the estimates checked closely.
Typical Message
A typical message received was that
from Idaho.
Registration will be 100 per cent it
said. Spontaneous and without murmur
or incident"
Governors of 46 of the As states had
sent similar assurances long before reg
istration had closed and the other two
were close on their heels.
No Claim on Exemption
A feature of the registration was the
refusal of hundreds of thousands OF men
to make any reply to the question do
YOU claim exemption" Even men who
reported that they had dependent fami-
lies; men with obvious physical disabill-
ties and those whose occupations are Ger
tain to keep them at home. declined TO
make such a claim. Apparently they have
entered fully into the very spirit of the
law. They are content to leave the eyes
ton of exemption to the exemption
boards. They have no claims to make, but
are ready to do their share whatever It
may be.
With the closing Of each registration
rrecinct officials went at once to the task
Of sorting and classifying the cards
There is much work to be done IN ORDER
that the brief synopsis which each gov
.rnor will make to Gen. Crowder of the
REGISTRATION Of his state may go forward
promptly. 1t will take some hours IN
many cases to do the wo 7 and no flgures
for any state will come to washington
until every precinct has reported
instructions to registrars were COM
n,ete and clear Their task has oeen
made rs simple as possible and Gen.
Crovder is hopeful that another 80
Continued on Page 9CCoi p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
AGREEMENT
ON STATUS OF
ITALIANS IN u. s,

! Washington, June General Gug-
liemotti, military attache of the Ital-
ian war mission. will remain in this
country after the departure of the
mission to supervise the operations of
a plan designed to solve the problem
arising from the uncertain status of
Italians of military age in this coun-
try. The question, ra; sed upon the en-
trance of the United States into the
war. is one of the most important dis
cussed by the mission with American
officials.
Italy will not bring up the question
of whether these men should serve in
the Italian army. it is learned. and
there will be no reg ments of ltalo-
Americans sent to the front Through
Gen. Guglelmotti. however, the Ital-
ian government will endeavor to re-
cruit here as many of its unnatural
lied subjects as it can.
Settlement of the point came about
as the result of an appreciation by the
mission of the American govern
ment's viewpoint.
The United States felt the mission
was informed. that if all Italians con-
sidered of military age by the Italian
government were to be sent back to
their native land the labor problem
here would be seriously accentuated.
The American government emphasized
the point that the men who came with
in the scope of the United States con-
scription law could not of necessity
serxe under the Italian colors. while
the others would contribute more eff
GENTLY to the economic needs Of the
allies by remaining here. The problem
has been intensified by the fact that
ltaly's call to the colors included men
between the ages of IS and 43 years.
Those not needing the call were legal
~ classed as deserters. Inasmuch as
two thirds of the Italians in this coun-
try are between those ages the econom-
ic drain would have been considerable
had they been forced into Italy's army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
MAKING WORK ON
THE REVENUE BILL
MOST DIFFICULT
Score of Lobbyists Ac-
tive and Hundreds of
Letters and Tele-
grams Daily-LiquOr
and Tobacco Taxes
Completed

Washington. June 5.-Demands from
business interests for 18th hour changes
are making the Senate finance commit
tax bill increasingly difficult as the
work nears a close.
Tremendous pressure is being
brought to bear" said Senator Lodge.
Republican member of the commit
tee tonight, Hundreds of kilograms
and letters are received daily. A score
Of lobbyists also are personally active"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
Maine REPORT
Estimate of Registra-
ton About Right
Apparently Close to 63,578
Signers Tuesday

A, a late hour Tuesday night it was
evident that Maine registration was
,loso 10 the Washington estimate of
t3.5Ts. Registrars in several centers
hail been forced to request additional
blanks as their supplies had been ex-
hlus'od. No trouble had been report
ed
Governors Telegram
Governor Milliken early Tuesday
IN response TO a request from the pro-
vost marshal general:
Brig Gen. f. II. Crowder.
Provost Marshal General,
Washington. d. q.
Noon reports from Names 1e
counties show that registration has
exceeded all expectations. No trouble
Of any kind is expected or reported
The exact number of men registered
VIII not De known for several days be-
cause Of the isolated nature of the
backwoods towns.
CARL E. MILLIKEN,
Governor of Maine.
This reply was based upon telephone
reports received up to l o'clock from
all OF the Is counties. In each one OF
the precincts heard from the registra-
ION was reported as being large, while
IN few there was such a rush that
the entire estimated registration had
heen passed and extra registration
cards were being required. This was
IN spite Of the fact that more than an
4 20 0Yro c>a6
or
In some Of the sections with large
percentage Of foreign speaking popu-
1'ion. especially in the large centers,
certain amount of congestion was
reported on account of the slow proce-
'lre resulting from the work of an
interpreter and the difficulty in many
cases IN obtaining accurate answers
as 10 data concerning the age OF the
oprlcaut for enrolment.
Following arc the figures OF cst1-
mated enrolment for the State based
pnn the federal census bureaus cal
ruiauons: Androscoggin. 5112; Aroos-
ok f7S6: city of Portland. 6O1S:
CUMBERLAND. exclusive of Portland
Hi5, Franklin, 1859: Hancock. oS46:
korn"hcc. SPAS: Knox. 231s: Lincoln
1857. oxford. 1925: Penobscot. 1851;
Ps-ataquis. 1862: Sagadahoc. 1885;
Somoreo, 3o47: Waldo. 1871; Wash
tnc'ou. ei3o. York. $685.. Total for the
S'h'o CASTS.
Reports at registration from kenne-
To-. county received by Sheriff h. u
HarWood. the chairman of the county
-ecietration board. showed that the
.anc large enrolment prevailing IN
other counties was holding true IN
k'nnchcc. In some of the voting pre-
Continued on Page Col. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
$4,000 GIFT TO
WILTON ACADEMY

Wilton. Me, June Sd. d. Stewart,
esq, of st. Adams, has just given $4,000
to be devoted to the permanent fund
for Wilton Academy.
Mr. Stewart is the oldest practising
lawyer in Somerset county and has
charge of the disposition of the large
estate of his deceased brother, who
lived in the West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06

hills near here and to have obtained
a quantity of liquor.
1t is reported here that the Indians
have threatened to burn this settle
ment. Threats also have been made
against the Indian agent at the reser-
walton, it was said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
Boston Figures

Boston. June 5.-The total registra-
ton in Boston was announced unofi-
cially to be 1857. Other places re-
ported at a late hour We're Salem 1875;
Springfield 14.432; Worcester 1925;
PittSfield 1922
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
Utes' War Dance

1gnacia, Colo, June 5.-Ute Indians
on their reservation near here today
refused to register under the selec-
tive draft act and spent most of the
day dancing war and bear" dances
in native costume A number of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
American Men Enroll for War Service
with Very Few Disturbances of Serious
Consequence-No Definite Returns
PROVOST MARSHAL GENERALS OFFICE CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT
WITHOUT RECEIVING REGISTRATION FIGURES OF ANY STATE
Spontaneous Response Reported fir m Every
Section Hundreds of Thousands of Men with
Families Refuse to Claim Exemption
PRICE TWO CENTS.

Washington, June 5-More than 100000 young Ameri-
enrolled themselves today for service Registration
day with but few weeks of preparation saw the first mill
taken in the United States completed without
a single untoward event of consequence
When the provost marshal generals Office closed at mid
night registration figures from any state had been received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
Indians Run Wild
Over Registration

Flagstaff, Arz June 5-Navajo Indians drove Indian
100 miles northeast of here today when the latter went to
lister the Indians under the army selecve draft BILL
cordlng to advces reaching here tonight
The federal officers feared the Indians would the
path further attempts made register Them
ported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
THE WEATHER
UNSETTLED

Forecast: Unsettled, probably occasion.
al showers Wednesday and Thursday; not
much change in temperatures moderate
variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the relia bilitv Of
the fir 4 you're trading with is the first
consideration. We have been in the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
St. So years and guarantee every article
sold in our store to be exactly as renre1
sented We also guarantee our prices to
be as low Cor lower) as any other relia HE
Jewelry House in Maine.
Watches, Diamonds. Rings Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings. Silverware for the
table. and all sorts Of beautiful and in.
expensive Gift articles.
Orew'S Reliable Jewe|ry Store
Established .s61-55 years ago,
70 Lisbon Street. Lewiston. Ne.
junel. div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
GOUT0R LEADER
Succeeds Brussiloff as
Commander
Russian Armies on the South.
western Front

Petrosrad, June 5, via London
General Goutor, who has been com
mander Of the 18th army, has been APP
pointed to succeed General Brussiloff
in command on the southwestern front
Monday nights Petrograd dispatch
announcing the appointment of Gener-
al Brussloff as communicative chief of
the Russian armies, said that General
Gurko Cor Gourko. as it is sometimes
spelled, commander on the Russian
western front, would be General Brus-
siloff's successor. Apparently this was
an error induced by the similarity in
names.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-08

THERE HAS BEEN AT MY PLACE
for two weeks, one boar, light red
in color, weight about ESQ pounds,
bob tail, and no ear marks. Owner
may have same by paying feed and
advertising bill. J. H. Nielsen,
Shelley, Idaho, route /. 43-?
STRAYED-T THERE IS AT MY
place at Taber, Idaho, one brown
horse IL years old, weight about
900 pounds, branded TIP on right
shoulder, right hind foot white;
one light bay mare six years old,
weight about 500 pounds, three
white feet, white face, branded JX
diamond circle on left front stifle.
Owner may have same by paying
advertising and feed bill. Fred
Seer, Taber, Idaho. (adv47-1
.STRAYED - FOU r BUCKSKIN
horses, mare and her three colts.
\ Mare 10 years old, branded BART
on left thigh, cross on right thigh;
colts ages two and three years old,
branded II. on left thigh, sucking
colt not branded. Finder please
notify Charles j. Thompson,
Moore, Idaho. Reward. (47-tfmt
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-08
RED CROSS BALL.

Some of the replies received from
people when asked to buy ticket to
the Red Cross ball June. 12:
why, of course l am going and
furthermore l think that everyone
should buy a ticket"
"Why-er-yes-yo know / am
getting too old to dance but am not
so rheumatic and cranky that l don t
enjoy seeing the young folks dance"
Yes, you bet I'll buy ticket.
The old woman says that / have to
stay home and tend the baby, but
maybe l can come. Anyway, here's
my dollar"
Wouldn't miss it for the world"
Eyes, I'll buy ticket. / amt a
rich man by no means, and l can't
do much, but IL my dollar will help
take it and know that you are well
come"
And so on they reply. Yes, there
are few who refuse, but they are
few, and let's all of us help to make
them fewer. You'll have good time
and you must do your share for this
cause.
Everything is donated and the
proceeds will be all profit. The tick
cts were donated by Percy Jones,
Progress hall by O. Buchanan, the
punch by the three drug stores, the
bakery and the Bon Ton, and the
music by Barrer's orchestra. Mr..
Barrier has secured the services of
two more musicians for this occa
sion and the orchestra will be five
piece instead of three.
The Progress hall Tuesday even
ing, June IL. Tickets, $1.00.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-08
FOR observation-disclosures

FOR SALE-TEN SACKS OF IDA
no Rural seed potatoes. David
Mark, route 8, Blackfoot.
(adv47-1p
FOR SALE OR TRADE-A NOW
ing machine. Walter Hagen:
route 2. (adv47-tfmt
FOR SALE OR TRADE-EoUITY
in Groom house, modern garage
and driveway. Apply at Idaho Re-
publican. (adv47-tfmt
FOR SALE REASONABLY, 5000
Ibis, select Idaho Rural seed pota-
toes. Phone 28O-r1. (adv46 u tint
FOR SALE-600 FEET 4-INCH BOI-
Ter flues in Aft. lengths. In good
condition and suitable for boiler
uses or water pipe. Troy Laundry
company, Pocatello, Idaho
.(adv46 II -Smt
FOR SALE-FIVE LOTS CHEAP
for cash; lots / to 5 in Mcdonald
addition. Address Ed DENLY, Lark,
Utah. (adv46-4mtp
PONIES, BROKE AND UNBROKE
at the Heese Feed yard.
(adv435-8mt
A SHEET IRON BUILDING. BUILT
over a gas pipe frame. Easy to
move to any location. Size 12x14.
Hoffman & Garvin Tailoring com
pany. Toggery. 43tf
FOR SALE-Violins broken violins
repaired or taken in exchange. w.
w. Kinney. 29tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-08
HELP WANTED

WANTED-A RELIABLE MAN TO
handle we'll known tea and coffee
route; no capital required, simply
bond. Apply Grand Union Tea
company, 2436, Washington, Ave-,
Ogden, Utah. (adv46-52mt
statesmen TO SELL OUR HARDY
acclimated nursery stock during
the coming summer and winter for
this territory. Complete supplies
furnished, liberal inducements.
Cash paid weekly. Steady reliable
men can make good money. Ad-
dress Idaho Nursery company,
Weiser, Idaho. 1873
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-08
STRAYED

sTRAYED-FROM MY PLACE AT
Keever, Idaho, / bay mare, lame in
hind foot, branded barb; yearling
colt, branded MI combined, also
dark bay colt branded M on LETT
shoulder. M. Jacobsen.
(adv46h -2pmt
sTRAYED-THURsDAY, MAY "a,
one bay mare, about $50 pounds,
branded is combined on right
thigh. Brig Wheeler, route q,
phone 420-j3. (adv46-3mt.p
ONE BAY HORSE, YEARS OLD,
weight about 900 pounds, branded
SW on right thigh, white spot In
forehead One sorrel mare, 3 years
old, weight about 900 pounds,
brand on right shoulder, white
spot in forehead, never-slip shoes
on hind feet. Both are harness
marked Finder please notify the
Rising Sun Dairy, and received re-
ward. Phone 28J3. 44tf.mt
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-08
MANY GOOD POSITIONS

Can be had by any ambitious young
man or woman in the field of rail-
way or commercial telegraphy. We
want a number of young men and
women to prepare for the telegraph
service to fill vacancies caused by un-
usual drafting of young men forsSig-
nal corps. Prepare to help your
country. Write today for full par
ticulars. The Railway Telegraph In
stitute, Portland, Ore. (adv47-4t
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-08
LOST

LOST - POCKETBOOK, MONDAY,
containing papers and money. j.
N. Black. Reward. (47-lp
LOST-STRAYED FROM MY PAS
ture at Groveland 2 buckskin pom
les, two weeks ago, were seen last
going towards reservation. Owned
I'm Singer Sewing Machine compa-
M. Phone 371-j2, Fred Bergeson.
(adv46-5 3mt
LOST REWARD. SKID CHAIN
for back wheel of automobile. Ad-
dress Byrd Trego. (adv46 " -tfmt
LOST BETWEEN STERLING AND
Blackfoot Diamond Squegee red
wall black tread tire and reverse
tire with rim, both 32x3 ". Return
to Don Guyer, Gem State Auto COM
pany, Sterling, Idaho.
(adv465-tfmt