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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-30

holding frequent conferences with ex-
tremists among the German Socialists
who, however. are reported not great
~ impressed by the promises made to
some of their leaders, many of their
leaders having frankly told the gov
ernment's spokesman that Germany
can expect no more from the present
regime than Russia could have gained
by retaining the overthrown dynasty.
Therefore. taking their cue from the
Russian revolution, the ruling powers
are declared to feel that large prom
ises of internal reform leading towards
more democratic form of government
will do more to placate American opin-
ion than any immediate change in
submarine plans. which they hardly
dared to alter on account of the wide
spread belief of the German people
that the present policy will result in
the early termination of the war.
Therefore any notifications Of the
submarine campaign are not expected.
it is said, to extend beyond the paper
stage although meanwhile American
liners like the St Louis may expect
some measure Of immunity.
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A persistent rumor was circulated
about town Wednesday and Thursday
that the manager Of the Eaton shoe
factory had refused to allow the Amer
lean flag to be raised over the factory,
although nearly all of the other large
business establishments in town are
displaying them at present, and much
curiosity was displayed as to the rea-
son for this omission at this time. On
Thursday evening a representative of
the Journal called at the home Of Mr..
Grey and asked him why he had not
caused the flag to be displayed. And
Mr.. Grey, who Is a thoroughly Ameri-
can young man. gave his reasons in a
typically direct and comprehensive
manner. 1t seems that when the Mex
lean crisis came up, and it seemed GER
tain that the United States was going
to take active steps to prevent further
indignities to cur people and the ma
tional honor. the Eaton factory was
among the first to raise flag. which
remained flying over the factory until
it was worn to shreds.
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THE LAST ASSEMBLY
BY Legislative Ladies' Given Thursday
Evening at Augusta House

The last of the series of assemblies
given by the ladies of the Legislature
who have been making their homes at
the Augusta House during the session
which is now drawing to a close. came
off last evening at that popular hotel
and called forth the same party Of
merry makers which has served to
make all the Legislative assemblies,
both those given to the legislators and
their ladies by Augusta citizens and
those Of which that Of last evening
was the closing one. source Of pleas
ure and TIE theme for happy memo
ries. A pAfty of 200 or more partici-
pated and Everyone was doing his or
her best to have a good time. Music
was furnished by Dennis and the fes-
tivties continued until 1Sse into the
night. Refreshments Of Sandwiches,
sherbet and cake were served during
the evening.
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RECRUITING STATION
WILL BE OPENED AT
THE co. Nj ARMORY

Captain Fred B. Perley Of Co. NJ. I'd
Maine Infantry, was in town Thursday
on official business and announced that
he has received orders for the adjutant
generals office to open the armory at
City hall for recruiting station at
once. and to use every possible means
of securing new members for the COM
pany He stated that two recruiting
officers will be stationed at the armory
from A. NJ. till 10 P. M. daily. Sun
day included. and that all applicants
can call there for examination between
those hours.
He added that it is his opinion that
Augusta should at this time get solid
ly behind the local company Of militia,
and do all that is possible to aid in
the work of recruiting. Ever, since
we returned from the border 1t has
been an uphill fight, partly on account
Of friction in my company, but with
world-crisis staring US in the face 1t
seems to me that personal dislike ought
not to be allowed to stand in the way
Of the public good and safety"
Co NJ. in the estimation of it's cap
tain. could be made into one Of the
most efficient militia bodies in the
State. If the citizens of the city would
actively cooperate with the men and
officers. II now have brand new equip
ment for rs men. and can get more as
it becomes necessary. and hope that
the local young men will respond to
the call in good numbers. as no limit
has been set on the number of men to
be accepted" he stated. "a Company
flag is also badly needed at this time,
and it is hoped that some patriotic citi-
zen will rise to the occasion. as a small
flag is all that will be required for
the new recruiting station"
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WINTHROP

! Cyrus Bates has been the guest this
week of Mrs. Mary Jeffries.
7 Miss Irene Weber is passing her school
vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Chandler,
in Monmouth.
Mrs. H. w. Frost is ill at her home on
Lake street.
Lewis Morrow has been passing his va
cation in Readfeld, the guest of his aunt.
| Friends of Clifford Dudley will be sor-
ry to learn of his illness at his home on
Middle street.
Mrs. Lewis Morrow and daughter Thef-
ma. who have been guests of Mrs. Mer-
rows sister in Augusta for several days,
have returned home.
| Robert Taylor, who has been the CUES,
of his grandson. Harry Arnold, returned
f, Monday to his home in South Paris.
| The Busy Bees Club met Friday evening
at the home of Misses Irene and Eva
Davenport on Summer street. The eve
ming was passed with fancy sewing, after
which refreshments were served.
Miss Marjory P. Herrick. a senior at
! Smith College. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. w. Herrick of Lexington. Mass, and
granddaughter Of the late Mr. and Mrs.
|. J. NJ Benjamin of this town was one OF
the winners Of scholarship honors hav-
ing been recently elected the Phi Beta
Kappa.
"A very pleasant family dinner party
was enjoyed at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs,
e. P. Sturteyant Wednesday, the guest
OF honor being Mr.. Sturtevant's father.
s. M. Sturtevant of Oakland the occa-
sion celebrating his S1st birthday Hi,
daughter. Mrs. Alice s. Gilman of Oak
land. was also present. An elaborate
birthday cake was served which was dec
Grated with 81 red, white and blue can
dies and in the center Of the cake for an
American flag.
Mrs. Florance L. Given and Miss Helen
A. Smiley passed Tuesday with Mrs. E.
P. Sturtevant,
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SKOWHEGAN FIRE
CONTINUED from Page One)
furniture was nearly all new.
$4,000 Loss on BuiIdina

The loss on the building Is estimat-
ed at $4,000 and was insured. 1t
would seem that the structure was be-
You'd repair so badly is it Quilted. Lord
e. Caswell. undertakers. occupied a
large part Of the building, having Of
fees, work and show rooms on the first
floor.
The body Of Emery Estes was in the
establishment awaiting burial. The re-
mains were removed by Undertaken
Lord and his assistants. The body was
resting on a stretcher and the casket
in which 1t was to be encased was still
ut the factory so that the funeral SER
vices set for Thursday forenoon were
not interfered with. About 20 caskets
in tho building were destroyed and
nothing was saved except the Office
desk and books. Estimated loss $4,000.
Temporary location is in the Merrill
building formerly occupied by the
Dyer Dry Goods Co. Steward & Mars
ton. plumbers ard steam filters do not
reckon their stock as a total loss but
estimate IL at $4,000. Probably insur-
ed for about two-thirds of the loss.
They had just received a big order of
bath tubs. They are uncertain as to
location but do want to leave the ave-
nue.. Directly over Steward e. Mars
ton were the rooms Of the Christian
Science Society. The furnishings were
probably destroyed in both the audito-
and reading room, although the organ
does not appear to be badly burned.
Loss is thought to he about $3.50. par
TALLY covered by insurance. Plans
have not been made for a new place Of
worship but 1t IS hoped Library parlors
may be obtained for the present. The
office of the city transfer. L. A. Syl-
vester, proprietor. was also located in
the building of Of Russell street. and
here the furnishings were badly dam
aged The next building to the north
Of the Ordway block owned by Helen
NJ poran % Portland was badly wet
down. Damages to the building esti-
mated $500 and To the stock of Fred A.
WOOD. store and tinware dealer. 5000.
Mrs. Mary LeSsard, a tenant on the
second floor of the Doran block. also
suffered considerably from water dam
age as line OF hose was run through
one or more of her rooms Clothing
and trunks We're removed. George
Moore one Of the firemen. was over
come by the smoke and DR. Dascombe
was summoned. lie later revived and
was ut the scene Of the fire in the
morning. Mr. Ordway stated Thursday
forenoon that he was undecided as to
rebuilding
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BROOKLYN AND
RED SOX IN 10
GAME THURSDAY

Little Rock. Ark. March 29.-The
Brooklyn Nationals won from the Bos-
ton Americans 1 to today in a game
filled with sensational fielding. Ruth
had the Brooklyns we'll in hand and
Fabrique saved the game for Bell when
he made a spectacular catch of Manag-
er Barry's fly with the bases full and
only one out and doubled Shorten at
the plate. Pennock succeeded Ruth in
the sixth and with two out in that inn
ing Johnston Of Brooklyn singled and
Fabrique scored him with a slashing
double down the third base line. The
score:
Brooklyn 80 0 0 l 0 0 0-1-4-1
Boston ......0 0 0 0 0 O-0-S-O
Dell. Galore and Miller. Meyers. Ruth
Pennock and Thomas, Cady. Agnew.
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TEMPERANCE COUNCIL
ISSUES CALL FOR
CONFERENCE APRIL II

Washington. March ga call for a
legislative conference of the national
temperance organization was issued to-
day by Daniel A. Polling president of
the National Temperance Council The
tentative date fixed was. April Il.
The conference will discuss matters of
policy pertaining TO the legislative pro-
gram OF the temperance organizations
and will consider especially legislation
which It is planned shall be urged in
the event OF war. President Polling de-
clared temperance forces will do nothing
to embarrass the government in the
present situation.
Plans for the conference call for the
presence of five representatives from
the Anti-Saloon League and the Wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union;
three from the prohibition party and one
from each of the other temperance Or
CARNATIONS Of the country.
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RAISE ARMY 100000
Continued from Page One)

ture men and to begin the training Pc
RODS sooner than provided in the tenta-
tive bill, which proposes that about 10000
youths be trained annually with six
months continuous service.
Another amendment, Senator Chamber
lain said. would be to create 36 divisions
in the country for the segregation of the
training work with facilities for train
ing an army division Of from 2.0C0 TO
q 1000 men in each divisional camp.
While some of the divisions, Senator
Chamberlin thought. would have larger
bodies under training than others. he
believed at least 50S.000 young men
would be thus secured:
The Oregon senator, impressed upon
the President that his ''plan would not
entail the enormous expense of the
army general staff training bill. He
estimated that without providing cost
ly permanent barracks at training
camps and by having the students live
in tents, the annual cost of training
500. 900 men would be roughly $156,0OO,
900.
AS to the measures necessary Tor
increasing the army in emergency, Sem
ator Chamberlain said that under ex-
listing law the President is authorized
to increase the standing army to its
war strength of 10000. or with aux
iliaries aggregating a regular force OF
about 100000. The war strength of
the National Guard was estimated at
about $4,000 with all forces fully en-
listed.
Thus combined the senator said, a
trained army of nearly three quarters
of million men could be provided
without action by Congress.
When the regular army appropria-
ton bill reaches the Senate, Senator
Chamberlain Sid he thought it would
be increased, with or without specific
request from the war department. at
least sufficiently to provide material
necessary for an army of 100000 men.
a charge planned by the war depart
ment in the supply BILL and probably
the only important change is to short
en- the time for accumulation Of re-
serve materials for the army. The
present bill prev ides for their purchase
over a period from four to five years
and the department is planning to ask
that funds for this purpose be made
Immediately available.
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WASHINGTON
Continued from Page One)

her refusal to state terms is proof of that
contention.
Full cooperation with the Allies, there
FORE is generally favored as necessity
to Americas future safety. A German
victory now, it is said, might lead to a
direct attack on this country and later
would at least necessitate extensive arm
ament A deadlock at the same tims
would be tantamount to German VIC
tory on the basis that while after peace
the German union would become strong
err, the Entente might very easily fall
apart and Germany be left relatively
world supreme.
Military authorities here believe that
the most Germany expects now is a
draw. Why she seems so Indifferent
to this country's entrance into the war
causes much interest Some officials
have predicted for more than a year
that Germany would attempt to force
this nation into the conflict at the last
moment, first In order that her auto
crazy might save its. face before the
people by surrendering to the whole
world. and second because this country
would probably be a generous enemy.
The last objection to Americas parti-
cipation was removed with the sever
ance of relations when it ceased to be
possible for America to get funds to
Germany and thus sustain the price
of the mark. Before that Finance
Minister Helrerich had been most in
strumental in curbing the Won Turpitz
party.
May Provide Credit
With the United States drawn into
the war through no desire of her own
and convinced that the war is a war of
self-protection and self preservation,
the exact manner of American partici-
patton il undecided. The sending Of
an army to Europe or the provision of
a huge credit of from $1,000. 900, 600 to
$1,000 100000 are both being discussed.
AS for military participation, nothing
has been determined and decisions must
await actual entrance in the war. Some
feel that large army, owing to need
of equipment and diversion of shipping,
would be more of a hindrance than a
help. Munitions manufacture where the
United States could be Of most value
will be expedited to the greatest pos
sible degree
At the same time general alliances
with the Entente nations are not con-
templated. The United States plans to
maintain its freedom of action just as
far as possible. In naval and military
sense there will of course be full CO.
operation. but beyond that this country
Will not assume unlimited liability Tor
the allies aims. The United States will
seek as far as possible to ameriorate the
bitterness of the present war and pre-
vent its end from generating future
wars.
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BOXING AT CITY HALL
THURSDAY NIGHT, APR. 5

The matchmaker of the local boxing
club is busy making arrangements for
next Thursday evening. when the club
will stage another crackerjack show.
Billy Myers. the concrete kid" has been
secured but Matchmaker Day is having
his troubles in trying to find suitable
boy to box him. Myers made good
impression with fans here two weeks ago.
Danny Lorraine, Names real lightweight
champ, will box Young Pooler Of Ban
gor two skies, Pooler having agreed to
make weight. The fans are turning out
in larger numbers each bout, which goes
to show that they are getting their mon
eys worth.-Adv.
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MAY MODIFY THE
U-BOAT CAMPAIGN
TO AVOID WAR

London. March 2s-Information d.
rect from Germany from a report in
the hands Of The Associated Press,
asserts that DR.. Won Bethmann- Holl-
veg. imperial chancellor, in his COM
ing speech. will not only offer a large
measure of electoral reform but also
A possible modification Of the subma.
rine campaign in an 18th hour attempt
70 stave of war with the United States.
The German government is greatly
stirred by the revolution in Russia,
especially in regard to its effect on
American public opinion and believes,
according to the information at hand
hat internal reform in Germany will
40 more to soften the animosity of the
American people than anything else
could. The Berlin cabinet in prepare
ION for the speech, is declared to be
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ODD ITEMS OF INTEREST

Justice Samuel II. Ordway, formerly
president OF the New York State Civil
Service Commission and recently ap.
pointed to the Supreme Court bench b.
Governor Whitman. has begun his du'
ties in his new position. He dispensei
with all formal ceremonies.
the Rev. DR.. Hughell T.. w. Eos
broke. who was elected dean Of the
General Theological Seminary at New
York last September. was installed al
service in the Chapel Of the Good
Shepherd at the seminary. No. lis
Ninth avenue.
Ernest Otto Jacobsen OF New YORK.
who died January %. left an estate OF
more than 100000. largely in realty
and directed that no member Of the
Catholic Church should ofiiciate at his
funeral. Also in his will, Just fled ne
said that Protestant clergyman must
conduct the funeral service.
DR.. Arthur Gilmore Smylie, for thirty
nve years head and visiting physician
OF the Eastern District Hospital New
York City. died in that institution. he
was born in the Eastern District sec
ton OF Brooklyn fifty-four years ago
ana lived at No. 326 New York avenue
The Rev. DIR. II. Ignatius Smith has
been appointed national director Of the
HOLY Name Society. which has more
than one million members. Father
smith recently came to this city from
Washington, D. c., to become pastor oil
the Dominican Church Of st. Catherine
or Sienna, No APO East Sixty-ninth
street.
Edward Belcher Calender OF Boston
lawyer and author. Is dead in his 6ith
year He was the author of "Thad-
deus Stevens-Commoner 1.-THE Leg
Pullers." THE Gigantic keddlers" and
Fugitive Poems"
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IDENTIFY COUPLE
FOUND ON TRACK
AS LOWELL PAIR

Somersworth. n. H., March 29.-The
two bodies found yesterday beside the
railroad tracks near here. were definite.
ly identified today as those of Frank
Noyes and his wife of Lowell The
identification was established by TIM
former proprietor of boarding house
in which they lodged while working
here four years ago. Noyes had -four
sisters in Lowell and his wife had a
brother in Nashua. The couple were
about so years OF age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-30

Coach Clinton Thompson announces
that his candidates for the spring base
hall team will take up active training
with the opening Of school, and that
preliminary workouts will be given
the battery aspirants during the re-
mainder Of the vacation days. He hopes
to be able to devolp strong team this
year in spite of the scarcity of seasoned
material, and it is said that the coach
is fully capable of handling base
ball team to good advantage. having
had a lot of experience in this line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-30

Concord, n. H., March 29.-Accurate
registration annually Of all males
available for military service is pro-
yided for In a bill which was passed
by the Legislature today. under a sus-
pension of the rules. Authority is CIV
en- to the Governor and Executive
Council to draft men, even in peace
times, to recruit military unit to
full strength.
The measure later was sent to the
attorney general for examination and
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Concord. N. H., March 29.-The New
Hampshire State Grange through its
executive committee meeting tonight
took a strong stand for preparedness,
especially urging it's members to assist
the state and nation by producing
large quantities of all kinds of food
products. when the country needs
them our farm people will subject
themselves to the perils and privations
of warfare; until she needs them for
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CAROLINE ANGEL,
OLDEST WOMAN
MINISTER, DEAD

Portland, Me, March 29-Rey. Caroline
! f. Angel. the oldest woman minister n
New England. died Wednesday evening
in this city at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Linwood f. Porter OF 5i2 Stevens avenue
with whom she had been passing the win.
ter
Miss Angel was a regularly ordainei
minister of the Unversalist faith AMI
for SO years occupied pulpits In Pitts.
field, Norway and Freeport
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DANIELS SPEAKS
AT GRADUATION
OF MIDSHIPMEN

annapolis. Nd. March @.-Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels today held up to near
iy =" midshipment. who received diplo-
mas from him, the record of the heroes
of the navy. particularly the late Admira,
.pewey. and urged them to go into the
Eervice with the bright record. of these
FORMER American sea fighters as shining
marks towards which to strive
The 1888 members Of the class would no,
under ordinary circumstances have grad
uated until June, but were called to the
colors three months ahead Of time be-
cause Of the strained international situa.
ton
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GROUND GLASS
FOUND IN RED
CROSS BANDAGES

New York, March 29.-Instances Of
ground glass in bandages prepared for
the American Red Cross have been dis.
covered, it was stated here today in q
statement from the organization author.
lied by Albert w. Straub, director Of
it's Atlantic division.
These have been promptly detected
and the cases reported to the proper
authorities. he said.
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N. H. Grange Stands
Strong for Preparedness

that service they can nonetheless help
in raising suitable equipment in food
supplies to insure the success of he,
military operations and the sustenance
of their people without unnecessary
hardships. This is the service we are
trained for" was a statement incor.
porated in a resolution pledging sup.
port to the state and nation. which viii
be sent to all subordinate Oranges BY
the state body.
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Mrs. Mary E. Murray Of Windsor

Mrs. Mary (. Murray Of Windsor
died Thursday afternoon, after short
illness. one brother, A. M. Wight OF
this city: three sons. John H.. Arthur
W. and Kent r. of Windsor, and seven
daughters, Mrs Adam Paul of Los An
geles, Cal; Mrs. J. w. Hunt Of Cohas-
sett. Mrs Ellery Ellis Of Everett. Mrs
William Benner and Mrs. G. e. Reed
of Windsor, and Mrs. l. II. Randall
and Mrs. Smith S. Randall of Angus
Ia are her nearest surviving relatives.
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Registration Of New
Males for
Possible Drafting

if his approval Of its form is receiv-
ed. it will go at once to Governor Hen
ry w. Keyes, whose signature is ex-
pected forthwith as he proposed the
legislation. The bill requires city and
town authorities to furnish ION every
April first, lists Of male residents be-
tween the ages Of IS and As. FhAee are
to be divided into four classes. 11par-
ried men between the ages Off ind
%. married men Of the same agSs In
married men between 25 and IS I'D
married men Of the same ages.