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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

declaring that the present railroad
rates are not high enough to maintal:'
the credit Of the roads.
Passenger Increase Asked
An important development was the
filing by railroads entering Boston o.
applica tions for authority to increase
passenger rates, involving some mil
lions Of dollars additional revenue
Other New England roads not entering
Boston it was. announced will ile sim
liar applications, The proposed in
crea SeS are:
One quarter of a cent per mifs in
crease on one-way tickets and mile
age tickets and an increase OF * ner
cent. In rates covering the so-calied
trip tickets.
Position New England Roads
Charles S. Pierce. general solicitor CT
the Boston and Maine, in announcing
that the roads today agreed upon and
applied for these increases, told the
Interstate Commerce Commission that
the New England lines felt that they
were in little different position than
some of the other sections and should
be considered separately in a way.
The New England roads felt. he
said. just as the other roads did. that
the 10 per cent Increase on the remain
ing commodities not taken care of uI-
Ger the commissions decision last
spring would be insufficient and that
they felt that the increases Of one
quarter cent mile in one way rates
ana in mileage tickets and the in
creaSeS in class rates were absolute
lN necessary
Leave Only Small Return
Chairman Elliott of the New Haven
told the commission that the increas-
ed New England rates would total:
Passenger rates $3,,UO,Voo; increase Il.
coal rates, 100000; class ;ate< s, sd
900 and the total l., per cent increa,,
ALREADY authorized and u;authorEe
as involved in this proceed,ny. s. 7ip
ooo. MI. Elliott said this would lea> q
ohiH small mixed return to the
load.
James Ii. Hustis, temporary rec eysr
Vi the Boston and Maine. told the com
mission that IL per Gene Increase wJul /
not provide for single item on thc p4r-
rolls of the road. He said increased
wages based on settlements grant ID
, since last January aggregate almos. H-
o'ooo' and that he had been mforme
the so-called Big Four Blothcrhoods rav.
formulated demands effective January g.
next, which if granted would for tnat
class OF employees alone add al least Il :
acao" TO the payroll expense. He urgad
tiat II New England shippers and CON
surers are to have proper facilities tn =
increase in rates is an absolute necessity
William j. Cunningham. OF the Harvar |
faculty and an old railroad man. pre-
sented statistics to demonstrate the neel
of the railroad increases
George $. Hobbs, vice president of the
Maine Central. told OF the loss in reve-
nues from trolley and automobile com
| petition, and Of other factors to be met
with.
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INCREASES
Continued from Page One)

Chairman Hall announced that the
commission expected to have all evil
dence in by the end of next week.
Thursday, Nov. Is. was set for cross
examina ton of such of the railroad
witnesses as shippers may desire to
recall and on Saturday. Nov. Il, argu-
ments will be heard.
In the meantime. Examiner Disque
will hold hearings here on different
phases Of the case.
While the hearing was in progress
today John Shelton Williams, comp
Il oller of the currency. issued q formal
statement predicting that the commits
sion would authorize the increases and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
KANSAS MINERS
Continued from Page y
Rests with Convention

Whether the $4,000 coal miners shall
&c out on a general strike depends M
en-, the decision Of a convention Of
miners. Mr.. Howat said
The convention will pass final judg-
ment upon the so-called automatic
strike penalty clause which continues
t" be the chief obstacle in the way of
al. amicahle agreement, Mr.. Howat
explained. He declared that if the con-
Ventlon chose to accept the penalty
clause as now worded. there would be
no strike. but that if the convention
rejected ii the strike date would, in
all probab lily. be held by that body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
UNIFORM RANK HAS
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

The open meeting of the Bayard
Company. Uniform Rank. knights of
Pythias. hich was held at the hall
Monday evening and which was at
tended b. those who had signed up
for> the new military company. was
largely attended and proved a most in
teresting and enthusiastic meeting.
There were addresses by Mayor
Meader. DR.. l.. q. Bunker. Professor
Clarence Il. Johnson and others and
refreshments We're served and q social
hour enjoyer. The prospects for the
company arc of the best and full
complement is only matter of short
time now it is folt by all of those
interested.
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STRIKERS RETURN
Continued from Page One>

the grouping of the three classes in
to which machiniSts are divided under
the wage scale effective in navy wards
Some of the workers complained that
the company placed too many men in
the lower ratings. Each side accused
the other of bad faith and the mis-
understanding so crippled the plant
that the launching of two government
vessels last week had to be postponed
Attempts of a federal mediator and
of Mayor Wilton to smooth out the
difficulties failed and further spread
OF the strike seemed inevitable
In referring to the seriousness Of the
situation Assistant Secretary Roose-
Welt told the men in his message that
there probably was not one plant whose
continuous operation was more i'm
portant to Americas prosecution of
the war than the Fore River plant.
Navy Dept. Urges Settlement
The message from Mr. Roosevelt
which was read at each of the three
union meetings by T. j. Savage an
ofhcef OF the machinists union, said:
The navy department deplurcs the
unfortunate misunderstanding which
has arisen between the Fore River
Shipbuilding Corpora ton and it's en-
ployes and desires to urge both the
company and it's men to arrive at the
earliest possible moment al some un-
derstanding which will permit of the
immediate resumption of work pend
ing satisfactory final settlement Of
the matters at issue There is prob.
ably no one plant in the country whose
continuous operation is more import
ant TO the continuance Of this co,Intr7-
in the war than the Fore River.
LAS patriotic duty, the department
urges both sides to sink all minor diff
ferences and TO get together for the SAX
of the success of our country in tn
war; at once.
The department further desires to Of
fer this suggestion: That iuasmuch a
the wages now in force in the Eos.o
Navy Yard have been carefully rfv's Sc
and are believed to reortsen. Il fair ami
proper scale of wages acceptable 10 la
; Dor as well as to the governments its
scale be accepted in its entirety By b,tl
the Fore River 60. and its men as
proper rate and that Any question in
volvins tie details of the putting OF these
rates into force in the spirit in whicN
they are in force at the Boston Nav"
Yard, be left to the directors of the
Public Safety Committee of Massacnu-
sets as an arbitrator to determine. J.
the settlement is agreeable to both sides
it will meet with the departments full
endorsement
This of course involves an imme1ata
return to work of the men pending f.
nal decision Of the arbitrators as to de-
tails.
At only one of the union meetings was
there a hint OF dissatisfaction. Whe"
the boilers and reamers met. woman
addressed q group OF foreigners In Rus
sian. When the union officials saw. how"
ever that the words Of the speaker seem
ed to be stirring up discomfort she was
invited to leave the hall. Then the union
voted TO resume work
Approximately 1000 skilled mechanics
were involved in the strike, their IDLE
ness greatly hampering the operations o.
other departments.
; Mr.. Endicott Is expected to begin his
hearings as arbiter Wednesday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
TEN DAYS BRIDE
DEAD FROM WOUNDS

Richmond, Va. Nov. 5.-Although her
dying statement to her brother was that
a Negro had attacked her in her home
and slashed her across the body with a
razor. the death Of Mrs. Thomas l..
Walker a bride of 10 days, was followed
today by the arrest of her cousin. ]. B.
Smelley. % years old. her former sutton.
on suspicion of having murdered her.
Shelley claims he can prove an alib
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
ALBION

Mrs. Will Chadwick OF Augusta Is
caring for her mother, Mrs, Nettle
Brann. Mrs. Brann's condition is yet
critical.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Linwood Abbott is seriously III.
Mrs. Bernard Reynolds and daughter
Berdina, are visiting her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. F. w. Hussey.
w. H. Metcalf and daughter Elinor.
were Sunday guests at G.. n. Sennetts
Mrs. Segrid Webber is working at
c. T. Cartoons.
Frank Mcdonald lost one Of his work
horses recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
COOPERATION BETWEEN
CAPITAL AND LABOR is
NECESSITY DURING WAR

Boston. Nov. 5-The necessity Of CO.
operation between capital and labor
in this country during the war was
emphasized by members of the British
munitions committee in addresses at
the City Club today.
III England had had during the war
any part Of the industrial distribution
now existing in the United Staaes, =
said II. W. Garrod, I'VE would have
been Obliged some time ago to con-
cludc discIacctul peace with Ger
MANY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

.f must dI,. so rapid fire ! have
".rd M" men and one officer on our
.ti' went uad from those heart rend-
I"- ,rI,- l}ut most of my comrades
ad th officers jolicd as the unarmcd
A"p helpless Russians shrieked for
H"r'> while they We're being suf1ocat-
". IN the sNamps and shot down. The
ORDER Was.
CLOSE ~ ana At it harder For
f.N, afterwards those heart rcndinG
''.l oi"Ned me aud dare not think
" them or | ~halI go mad. There is
80 Cod ther" Is NO morality. and no
'.Hcs any more. There arc no human
'~'n- N. more, but only beasts.
I."n 8l'h militaiisn."
Wounded Russians Killed
tbs ods tGc testimony Of another
German soldier on the east front:
Russian Poland. Dec 10. 1914.
n the name Of christianity send
' 'os, words
N' 'ouscicn," forces me as a
'"'iS'ao 'i'rmaa soldier to inform
."' 't 81 So lines Wourded Russians
a'' A0llei with the hayonet. according
'nardcre
lni E,.s.aaS who have surrender
W z" ''t'U 4.ot down in masses, ac-
'''f.N~ ii W.."rs. III spite of their
.''0 "0ou@ prayers
'F &c nope that YOU. as the rep
'''a'l',E' Of = CHRISTIAN state. will
''rs' a~an4t tUis. | sign myself
''"rwtn soldier ana Christian.
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PISTOL FIGHT
Features Arrest of Nine
[. w. w. Members at
Tulsa, Okla.

l. Tulsa, Okla, Nov. 5.-Nine arrests were
made and a mass of papers and other
evidence were seized in a raid on the
state headquarters of the l. w. W here
tonight
Three members of the l. w W. were
arrested earlier in the day after a pistol
fight with officers. Three others had been
arrested after the blowing up of the
residence of j. Edgar Pew, vice presi-
dent Of the Carter Oil Co.
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POLITICAL PLAY
Continued from Page One)

-inzeigcr, are backing the game bv a
publicity campaign in which the sus-
eestion is introduced that the revision
they desire Is already decided fact,
the Lokal Anzeiger pretending that
even the Radicals are now backslihers
en- the peace program.
The Austrians show no sign of re-
spending to the bait and Emperor
Charles. knowing the difficult situation,
has in mis- various kilograms regarding
the Austro-German victories avoided
encouragement to the aspirations for
Austrian extensions in tho Indicated di-
IeCtiOn. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
FINE 10000 900 FRANCS
IMPOSED UPON EAST
FLANDERS BY GERMANS

London, NOV. 90 dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam
says that. according to i frontier cor
respondent. the German authorities in
Belgium have imposed a fine of 10000
600 francs on the province of East
Flanders because il Jailed to place 40.
600 laborers at the disposal Of the Ger
mans by November
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

ooIitlosl EXPENDITURES
,,y..t.gation opened in Wash
Nav. 1916. and proceeded
",,, INC dent until questions were
',,..,riing the railroads political
--' ,.,..,., which the three witnesses
fRf .,swcr on advice of coun-
rr'0 ,..r.tlons which were asked
l...ps IS, Folk. CHIEF couhSei io'
nm. sion. were:
.,.. III purpose ol Nouchel
IN dared May ;, 1907, III favor Vi
>.t,ual Hank OF Commerce lo'
Louisville x Nashville,
-.u,nt Smith OF by ms az
sound Approximately S3t'S9O
+.,.. through the Johnson-D ai-
',. II, . campaign against rate
president Smith had amy
..i lnnvied-r Of amy Of the rail-
.r. f.. a.. h,u@ "Npcnden IN Ala
, r,,t connection
.4..I,i. TEE. policy Of the LOUIS
N..n,Uo 4" make politica
n. .... smith hrow If amy Of
...... .rlc 4 Nashville railroad
.,..pcnded in Tennessee fof
..... .uu. e curing l'l' a"o
..l.t., ,Oi~l'iuc expenses
,A NJ the company were
....... ..ttma ~ ~ ana l'ia
..r,,.| purposes AN" chas1eu vi
.,,I.... books :" operating
.- .r ,uuStr"ti" N H'''"i'
....,l ,,,,...- oi the
ty.-tH.r th'zo expenditure % ''''
t.r. tu'd- Tor lollli'"' P"'>''7
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...,.,HoH counts "' Nv H.'.,,,.;,ia
.H. & 81 nN'"' ~ '''
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V..r.,r U.'- 'AP' ;.'.;,,,
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TORS ih'N'"'' w ..i,.:., :,
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investigate P'i'''"l ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

The Red Cross forwarded Yesterday II
the Waterviile Chapter the followin
knitted articles; Four scarfs, helmets
j sweaters. : pairs wristers. 30 pairs of
service socks.
Mrs. Bessie Wentworth of Lincolnville
Center is the guest of Mrs c. A. Sim
mons FOR several days
There has been a large advance sale of
tickets for the Red Cross dance, which
! is to he held this evening in Messalon
skee hall. The committee, on refresh
ments. Mrs. w. A. Blake, Mrs Eta Pull
len, Mrs. George Wilson. Mrs. John King,
Mrs. Myrta Bates, who have been So
liciting funds, report excellent success
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Montefore of Wat
, ervllle and Irving Clements of Florida
Mrs. simmons.
George Wing of North Fairfield visited
his brother, Edward Wing, Monday at his
home on Grove street
Clarence Stevens and Hermon Stevens
Of Smithfield were business visitors In
town yesterday.
j. A. Clark, the local meat man. has
purchased the John Nichols farm in
Smthfield and will move his family there
in the near future.
Mrs Charles Tozier entertained a
family party at dinner Sunday at
her home on Alpine street. The oc-
casion was a farewell to her son. Dan,
who was to leave Monday morning for
Fort Slocum, \. y, where he will join
the Engineers Corps with which he is
enlisted. The guests We're Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Tozier, Mr. and Mrs. Her.
bert Axtell Of Belgrade road and Miss
Asenath Tozier Of Lewiston.
Mr. and Mrs Edward WinG were in
Winthrop Saturday where they at
tended the Friends Quarterly Confer
ence
Miss Ada Sohie returned recently
from brief visit with relatives in
Burnham.
The many friends Of Miss Nora Gree
ley will regret to learn of her illness
with tonsilitis at her home on Water
street
The regular meeting of Sergeant
Wyman Relief Corps will be held al
the home Of the president. Mrs r. \
Leech, on Church street on Wednes-
day evening at 30.
Mrs. Alice Cover. who has been the
guest of Mrs. Everett Cover for few
DAYS, returned yesterday to her home
in Skowhec;
j. Wesley Gilman Camp Sons ct
Veterans, will meet in the y. of II
, hall on Church street tonight at 80
A full attend nee is desired
Drumnondf ROYAL Arch Chapter viii
/ hold its stated convocation at Ma
sonic hall on Wednesday evening 2,
80 After the business full rehear-
sal will be held in the r. A. degree
special meeting of the Tuesday
/ club was held Monday evening in Lii
brary han to arrange for Christmas
packages to be sent to soldiers
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GERMAN AGENTS
Continued from Page One)

stroyed the Bronze Powder plant Of
the United States Aluminium Co. A
subsidiary of the Aluminium Co. Of
America, here today.
German Agents Suspected
In statement issued tonight, Ra-
Hunt, general superintendent of the
United States Aluminium Co. said:
There is possibility that German
agents are responsible for the fire
It was stated tina. an investigation
would be started at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
u. S. ADVANCES BIG
CREDIT TO RUMAN|A

Washington, Nov. o.-Coincident
with news that a conference now in
session in London is considering the
Rumarian situat ton. received mere to-
Cay. it became known that the United
States has advanced $4,000 900 10 Ru-
mar ia through Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
BILLINGS IS REFUSED
4 new TRIAL Fer
FRISCO BOMB MURDER

SanFrancisco Nov. 5.--Warren *.
Billings, under sentence of life I'M
prisonment for murder growing out of
a bomb explosion here in July, 1916
which claimed 10 victims, was refused
a hearing by the State Supreme Court
today on his application for a new
trial. He must begin to serve SEN
tence within 80 days, according to his
counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
MASS, FEDERATION OF
CHURCHES FAvORS THE
.ANTI-AlD AMENDMENT

Boston. Nov 1.-The Massachusetts
Federation of Churches went on record
at it's annual meeting today as favoring
the adoption of the proposed amendment
to the State Constitution designed to
prohibit the appropriation of money by
the state for use of schools and insti-
tutioas under private cotrol.
Rev Dr. Charles F. Rice of Boston
was reelected president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
., ! SIX WEEKS SUPPLY
VI COAL FOR BELFAST

-.... we" Nov &C. B. Holmes of
% L''erS Fuel Co. has Just return
"'S'on and Portland. where he
'''ehres with Joseph Storrow. the
-. 7. gland administrator. ana Hamlin
Maine administrator. in regard 70 tho
,,o,,..n. 1",'on' Mr. Holmes said this
81. ,.. 'na' in his belief Belfast has
~ sent not over six weeks supply
de,i... '''" mat It is doubtful if the
're allie to set any more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

The ladies Of W. $. Heath Circle,
adde's Of the q. a. r. will meet with
Mrs. Jennie f.. Mason. Wednesday att
Crnoon at > o'clock to do Red Cross
work and to prepare boxes for the
soldiers in France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

There was a largely attended meet
ing of the Partners Lights Circle at
the home of Miss Marion Warren on
Main street Monday evening. The
meeting was addressed by Mrs. Hugh
Ross Hatch Of Fairfield. well known
worker among Young people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
First Jewish Chaplain

Washington. Nov. 5--Thc first Jew
ish chaplain Of the American navy was
named today BY Secretary Daniels.
He is Rabbi David Goldberg, aae II
years of Corsicanna. Texas, and he
will be commissioned acting chaplain
for the period of the war with the
rank Of Lieutenant Junior Grade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

At the regular meeting Of the I'd
Cross Monday afternoon it was an
nounced that the sum of S2l9 was
cleared from the whist party Friday
evening \ large box of sweaters and
knitted articles We're packed and sent
ont during the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

Mrs Roberts of Westbrool state
President of the Moments State Re-
lief Corps. will pay an official visit to
r. w. Mullen Corps of North Nassal-
boro. Wednesday afternoon, All mem
hors are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

the next increment of the National
Army is organized. Nh Baker said he
did not know when that would be. The
indication has been that the next call
VIII come soon after. the first of the
YEAR
me requirements OF the second 500
900 VIII take up all the graduates of
the second series OF camps, officials be-
ileNe and also part of those from
the third series to be supplied main
~ from the ranks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

4 regular meeting Of the Garfield
Camp. Sons Of Veterans, was held
Monday evening At which there was a
large attendance aud business of i'm
portance to the camp was considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

''ame group were threatened but We're
saved by the camps fire depa rtmen..
Tho cause of the fire is net known.
Cross Country Running
Crcss-county 1ulSlng will become
an important part of the training of
the members of the Depot Rrirade if
was said tonight The best barriers will
he picked as dispatch bearers TO ne
used when other means are not avail
able.
TIE Maine and New HAMPSHIRE men
grouped in the 30%rd Field Artillery
were claiming the distinction tonight
OF being the best behaved men in
camp. Tho colonel a. S. Conklin. sall
there had been only one case in the
regiment come up for trial and that
was for a minor offense He said there
lad not been single complaint of
drunkenness among his troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

The kcnnebec Association of Past
Noble Grands will meet with Mrs. NO
rah Dodge. II Scwall street, Augusta.
Wednesday afternoon. Nov. Z, leaving
Waterville at 100. \ picnic supper
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06

The regular business meeting OF the
Watervilie Woman's Association was
held at the rooms l31 Main street.
Monday afternoon. Only routine bust
ness was considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-06
Betsy S. Quimby

Betsy S. Quimby died Sunday morn
ing at the home of Herbert G. Dyer at
the age Of q years. The funeral serv-
ice will be held from the late home on
McGraw Pond road today Rev
Thomas Cross officiating. Interment
will be in Rome cemetery