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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
BROW IN CHARGE
Y. M. C. A. WORK
AT CAMP KEYES

With Lee H. Brow. formerly asso-
ciate gt/eral secretary OF the Holy
oke. (Mass) y. NJ. c. A. in charge OF
they. NJ C. A. headquarters at Camp
Keyes strenuous activity in the work
If nroyiding for the entertainment and
comfort of the soldier boys is in prog
ress. Associated with Mr.. Brow is
Ralph 3. Doane, who will direct the
athletic activities. Mr.. Doane has had
experience in Y NJ. c. A. work both in
Holyoke and Springfield. Mass. D. w.
Over. a Colby graduate. is expected to
arrive today to engage in the re-
ligious phases of the Association s
work, in cooperation with Chaplain
Cochrane
A big so by 40 tent was shipped Mon
day to Augusta by the Y. NJ. c. A
international committee. and will re-
place as headquarters the old mess
shack which was being used for the
purpose If it is determined that
Camp Keyes shall be used as per-
manent headquarters for troops, sub
stantial structure will be erected Mr..
Brow brought along with him mo-
ton picture machine. o and outdoor
movies will be exhibited three nights
a week A program of varied diver
sions will be arranged. While most
Of the events will take place out of
doors. the tent will provide a salts
factory place for indoor amusements.
Col. Hume has designated a most at
tractive location for the tent. as a
point near the exchange post.
The equipment for the tent is not
sufficient to meet the needs, and as
sistance from citizens who wish to
contribute needed articles. will be
highly appreciated. Furniture which
could beused to advantage would in
clude tables, chairs and benches.
which should be plain but substantial
Satisfactory tables would be the kind
in common use at church suppers-
plain tops of good length, to be sup
ported on wooden horses. Books of
fiction and current magazines will be
very acceptable, and Victrola records
would make a much valued contribu-
ton. While there is a Victrola ma
chine in the possession Of the head
quarters. another could be put to good
service.
To provide enough pleasures for the
soldiers to keep them satisfied with
out going away from the camp to seek
other diversions is the purpose of The
Association, officials. 's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
White GIVES
LIE TO REED

Washington, July 16.--John Beaver
White, member Of President Will
sons American committee of the Bel
gian Relief Commission, issued a
statement tonight, declaring that Sen
ator Reeds charge that Herbert Hoov-
err conducted gambling operations in
buying for the commission was abso-
lutely untrue.
The purchases of foodstuffs in the
United States for the Belgian relief
have been made from the beginning
absolutely by the American commit
tee he asserted. Neither Mr.. Hoov-
er nor the American committee ever
speculated in any commodity purchas-
ed for the Belgian relief. 1 recall that
in setting upon the American organiza-
ton Mr.. Hoover stated, l do not want
myself to handle any of these hun
dreds Of millions Of dollars, for some
day some swine will turn up in this
country and say ] have stolen it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
ARREST AGlTh70RS
Resume Work in Half Flat River
Lead Mines

Flat River, Mo, July 16.-Resump-
ton of work in about half the lead
mines of the Flat River district and
the arrest of several agitators, sus-
pected of an attempt to keep alive the
race prejudice which caused American
born miners to run hundreds of for
eigners out Of this section last week,
helped to restore quiet today. The
mines are operating short handed be-
cause of the exodus of alien labor.
All liquor found in the lead belt is
being seized and destroyed by national
guardsmen. who appear to have entire
control of the situation. 1t developed
today that a number of the leaders in
the rioting We're new corners in the
district. One man. arrested today. was
preparing to distribute an infamma
tory handful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
TO CUT SHIP CANAL
ACROSS SCOTLAND

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Glasgow, June 29.-Plans for cutting
a ship canal across Scotland, connect
ing the North Sea and the Atlantic by
voyage Of only sixty odd miles. are
advocated owing to the war and the
growing Importance of the British
naval base at Rosyth- Naval men ex-
pect that work on such canal will be
begun as soon as the war is over, anc
that the work can be completed within
three years.
The value of canal by which the
largest warships could pass at will be-
tween the North Sea and the Atlanu9
needs no demonstration. The CONNER
cial possibilities of such canal are
also large, for it Would effect an as
tonishing reduction in distance between
certain important ports. as well as
avoid the dangerous passage north OF
Scotland and the congested English
Channel route on the south.
The canal would reduce the distance
from Glasgow to Leith by 4S5 miles
from Glasgow to London by 253 miles
and from Glasgow to Hamburg by BIZ
miles. The saving between Liverpool
and Leith would be 400 miles. between
Leith and Belfast 377 miles. between
Liverpool and the Elbe 2SS miles, be-
tween Glasgow and Antwerp 29O miles
Two rival routes for the canal are
being discussed. One would follow ar
existing barge canal. involving the
deepening of the upper Clyde the
crossing of a plateau with an indiffer-
ent water supply, and the construction
of six locks on each side. Advocates
of this route point to the advantage OF
the canal passing through Glasgow
opponents point out the tidal difficulties
on the upper Clyde, and say that the
river is already badly congested.
The alternative route would start
from Alloa on the Forth and make di-
rectly for Lock Lomond across land
which is never more than SO feet above
sea level. AS the lake itself is % feet
above the Atlantic, only one lock would
be necessary at each end of the canal
There would. however. be deep cut
ting of eight miles. nearly two miles OF
which would be comparable in magni
tude to the Culebra cut on the Panama
Canal.
Loeb Lomond would afford a magnif-
icent inland naval harbor, safe from at
lacks from the sea, and ships, as on
the Gatun Lake at Panama, could
steam across it at high speed. There
is the disadvantage however, that the
Loeb is subject to fogs which might
prove somewhat hampering. The Loeb
would at any rate provide an mex
haustible water supply for the summit
level. The canal on this route would
enter the Atlantic by way Of Loeb
Long, leaving Glasgow just around a
corner.
The Loeb Iomond route is the one
generally favored by naval men while
for commercial! purposes. that through
Glasgow is regarded as just as good
and probably much cheaper to con-
struct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
.GERMANY'S CROP
OF SPUDS SMALL

Paris, July 16.-The Intelligence de-
partment of the United States army
has perfected method for obtaining
the quick delivery Of TRANSACTIONS from
German newspapers with the purpose
of experimenting other channels of in
formation concerning internal condi-
lions in Germany. Papers recently re-
ceived report a big wheat crop in Ru-
mania. much Of which it is expected
will hetransported to Germany The
vegetable crop in Germany, with the
exception of potatoes. is reported by
the German press to be good. The
German fruit crop is bad and the po-
tato crop is expected to he the small
lest since the beginning Of the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
MESSAGE OF WILSON'S
Delivered to King Emanuel by
Prince of Udine

Rome, July 16.-The Italian war
mission, headed by the Prince of
Udine, which has Just returned from
its visit to the United States, yester-
day called on Premier Boselli and
other ministers. The prirj;e brought
with him a message from President
Wilson to King Emmanuel in reply to
one sent by the King.
The members Of the mission who are
in a position to appreciate the feeling
in the United States concerning the
case of Alfred Cocchh murderer of
Ruth Cruger are urging the govern
ment to permit the extradition OF
Coccki The mission maintains such
action would strengthen Italy's popu
larity in American and would be in
accordance with the spirit. if not this
letter, of the Italian penal code.
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NO GERMAN GOLD
Fail to Substantiate Charge
That Teutons Financed I. w. w.

Washington, July 16.-Reports that
the activities of Industrial Workers OF
the World in the West recently mad
been financed by German gold nave
failed of substantiation after an ex-
haustive investigation by agents OF the
department of justice.
Oficials said today they believed that
nearly all the German money IN TINS
country has been located apd that VIZ
tually none of it has been in that way
A number of arrests were reported
today from various sections of the
West Of members of the Industrial
Workers of the World under the Pres
ident's alien enemy proclamation. 1t
was said, however. that the percentage
of Germany sympathizers found in the
organization was believed to be nc
higher than that in many other Or
CARNATIONS.
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"KILTIES" INVADE
NEW YORK CITY

New York, July 16.-To the skrling
music of bagpipe band, company of
the 4Sth Regiment Of Canadian High
landers, many of whom wear wounds
received in the trenches of France, in
vaded this city today to aid in gain
ing recruits for the Canadian and Brit
sh forces. With crowds cheering them
the picturesque ''Kilties' marched up
Broadway from the Battery to City
Hall. where they We're welcomed by
Mayor Mitchell who said their appear
ance was inspiring and expressed the
hope that their mission would be sue
cessful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
M|cHAELIs MYSTIC
Believes Diety Directly Guides
the German People

Copenhagen, July ia strong strain
of religious devotion, verging on religious
mysticism, is one Of the outstanding
characteristics of DIR. Mchaelis. Accord
ing to those acquainted with him the new
chancellor believes in the direct guidance
and inspiration of the Deity in daily af-
fairs and endeavors to base his action
and policy upon his Interpretation of the
Divine will.
Dr. Michaelis' firmness Of purpose is
scid to be due largely to this conviction
This view Of life is partly hereditary
His brother became clergyman Of the
most devout sch sol and his sister married
a clergyman. Newspapers Of evangelic
trend. like the Taeglsche Rundschau, en-
phasize this characteristic.
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ARE REFUSED
Deported l. w. w. Men
Hindered in Getaway
Those Who Got by Guards Are
Made to Return

Bisbee, Ariz., July 16.-Attempts OF
deported Industrial Workers of the
World to return to the Warren dis
trict have met with refusal by citi-
zens. who last week rounded up 1900
members of the organization and SEM
them out of the state. 1t was learned
tonight that several of the deporteo
who got by the guards surrounding
the district were gathered up and Or
dered to leave.
More men reported for work toda!
at every shaft in the Warren terri
tory. Employment Office reported that
they were besieged for jobs and min
in. company officials expect soon tc
have full forces at work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
Maiden Speech
Of New Chancellor for
Thursday
Expected to Contain Outline of
Forthcoming Program

Copenhagen. July 16.-Dr. George Mi
chaelis. the new chancellor. will deliver
his maiden speech in the Reichstag Thurs
day. The address is expected to contain
an announcement OF his Forthcoming pro.
gram and is awaited with a great deal OF
interest.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg and Gen.
eral Won Ludendorff, who were summoned
to Berlin by Emperor William. are contin.
uing their conferences with party leaders
DR.. Michaelis is participating in them.
Representatives of the Berlin press were
received Saturday by General Won Luden.
dorff, who discussed the military situa
ton. He said the situation on all fronts
was favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
KUCE VICTORY
Success Entente Allies
on Large Scale
Alone Can Produce Revolution
Among German People

New York, July ia sweeping VIC
tory ty the Entente Allies, sufficient
in its effect to arouse the German peo-
pie 10 n rcalizatio that they have been
deceived, is the only thing that will
bring about revolution and the
overthrow Of the Iiohenzollerns, ac-
German journalist Vnd author of
y Accuse" a pamphlet. published in
Switzerland AZ the beginning of the
war and suppressed by that govern
ment. Fernau. now n political refugee
in Switzerland, is quoted in an inter
view obtained by the Switzerland cor
respondent of the French bureau of in
formation cabled from Paris.
Il consider a revolution in Germany
possible only in event of q sweeping
military victory by the allies" Fer
nau IS quoted as saying: The fortress
OF the HohcnZollcrns is impregnable
in appearance only and it may Crum
bic to pieces ~ an unexpected moment
The Socialists have been received as
have all others in Germany b. con-
tinu!ty of official lies since the begin
ming of the war. when the German
plane raid IN Nuremberg and that
Russian trt ops had violated the from
tier
Later on the Socialists learned they
rad been deceived. but they had not
the courage to change their attitude
Tho Socialist party in Germany is
moreover. n big capitalstic business
They have 5000 ~ marks invested
in various enterprises. and they con
troll several thousand officials and EN-
ployes. TIE Social Democrats prefer t.
lose their honor rather than their mon
el.
"On Aug. 2. 1914 Chancellor vor
Pethman- Hollwcg called all the Social
tsts leaders in Germany into confer
ence and he told them bluntly-eithel
you will he with us, or we shall de-
strov your organization.
1.-THE Socialists decided to support
the government and continue theil
business
There is no doubt the intervie"
continues that the repression in Ger
many Of nnv popular movement VII
he attended by terrible results, and the
revolution will hc the bloodiest tina
world he's ever witnessed. This revo
lu,ion. however. will only come afte1
= singing defeat. IS only then VII
tho PEOPLE Of Germany suftc'ent IN
dicnant against tho Hohenzollerns anc
tho military code.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17
LAWS0N'S TAX
Finally Decides to Pay
S58O6 Under Protest

Boston. July 16.-Thomas W. Lawson,
who was today refused an Injunction tn
restrain the Mi,5leseX county authorities
from a-res;ing Elm on a charge OF nom
payment of taxes of s5S06 in the town Of
Winchester. said over the telephone from
New York tonight that he would pay the
amount under protest and would probably
bring suit against the town to recover The
money.
Mr.. Lawson, who formerly lived in
Winchester. claims that his legal resi-
dence is now Scituate and that the prop
erty on which he is charged with nom
payment of taxes is not owned by him.
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FINE WOMAN FOR
SELLING DRUGS

Portland. Me, July ls.-Nena NJ. Burton
was this morning fined $50 and costs FOR
dispensing drugs without license and
Edith Holland was sentenced to the Wo-
mans Reformatory at Skowhegan for be-
lrg an idle and disorderly person by Re-
7crder Nixon in the municipal court.
The cases were peculiarly interviewer
In view Of the fact that the Holland girl
t.s.ieed tor the state against the Burton
woman. and upon her promise to behave
In the future she was placed on probation.
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$4,000 LARCENY
And Bucket Shop Operations
Charges Against Broker

Boston July 16.-Larceny Of $4,000
and the operation Of a bucket shop
We're charged. against Walter Buss of
the firm Of Temple H. Fay & Co.
stockholders, in an indictment on
which he was arraigned in the supe-
rior court today. Buss pleaded not
guilty and was held in bonds of $4,000.
1t was alleged that stock certif1-
Gates amounting to $4,000 had been
stolen from the American Oil Co. Of
New England and Joseph H. Heath,
jointly. and that $4,000 of certificates
were stolen from Arthur NJ. Grips.
The firm of Temple H. Fay &, Co.
has specialized in unlisted stock.
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FINE FIVE FOR
OVER-SPEEDING

Portland. Me. July &c. A. Rand
Of Andover. Charles r. Gale of Dor
chester. Mass. William Heller of Cam
bridge. Mass. and j. w. Shout of Bos-
ton paid fines Of $50 and costs each
and Cecil B. Chase OF Boston paid a
fine OF SO and costs in the municipal
SQUIRT this morning for exceeding the
speed limit on the various State roads
about Portland yesterday and Satur-
day. =,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17

The Sioux City. Iowa, Sunday Jour
raj Of June Il, publishes an interest
ing illustrated story of Joe B. p Day,
q former resident Of Bath. Mr.. Day
resided in that city from September l.
1881. TO November 20, 1853 One Of the
pictures illustrating the story is en-
titled a group picture taken in Mr.
Days early manhood, showing John
Ballou, D. T. Percy, Jere Fogg and
Oliver Moses. when they attended
Governor Kings funeral in 1852 The
four men were wearing stove pipe
hats. long, flowing ties and high COL
lars. Mr.. Day who at SO is still active
in the West was the friend Of Harriet
Beecher Stowe in Brunswick when she
was engaged in writing Uncle Tom s
Cabin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17

Medical Examiner E. D. Jacques OF
South Berwick on Thursday conducted
an investigation of the death Of John
Grove and his daughter Mary Of East
Jaffrey in the automobile accident at
North Kittery Wednesday night Rev.
Joseph j. Creeden Of Laconia, in whose
car Mr.. Grove was riding. told his
story Of the accident. While the evil
dence was that death was accidental,
Medical Examiner Jacques did not
make public his finding, but will re-
port to County Atty. Franklin r.
CheeIey of Saco.
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Sprdgue Presents Plan
to Check Submarine

red in combating submarines. 1t is
said to provide for a new type of sea
going patrol. equipped in part with a
new weapon of offense. whose func-
ton would be to make certain regions
of the sea more perilous for the sub
marine than for cargo boats.
If adopted, the project would in
volve. it is said, important changes in
the shipbuilding program, both mer-
chant and naval, in order to meet the
critical period of troop, supply and
munition transportation next spring.
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GOES TO FRANCE
DR.. Sedgwick to Head Board to
Restore French Children

Minneapolis. MINI. July 16.-Dr. J.
P. Sedgwick. professor of Pediatrics at
the University of Minnesota, will lead
a commission of American physicians
who will go to France soon to take up
the task of restoring to health the
thousands of French children who are
suffering from shell shock and diseases
resulting from the lack of proper care.
according to an announcement made
today.
we expect to carry the work into
every hamlet in France" Prof. Sedge-
wick said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17

Washington. July 16.-Frank j.
Spraeue. former president Of the Am
ercan Institute of electrical engineers,
n member OF the naval consulting
hoard. presented 70 Secretary Daniels
today n general plan on which he has
been engaged for some weeks to cope
With the submarine problem.
While no details were revealed, it is
understood in n general way that the
proposal is based on recognition of
the principle that offensive rather than
defensive measures are to be prefer
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I. w. w. CLOSE SINGLE
MILLS AT SEATTLE

Seattle, July 16.-Reports today to
the headquarters here of the Interna :
tional Shinele Weavers Union, declar-
ed that a majority of the larger
shingle mills of this state were closed
because of q strike to obtain an S.
hour day. The unions demands are be-
ing supported bw I. w. w. who are
not affiliated with the union but who
rave quit work in saw mills and lum-
Der camps in sympathy with the s.
hour demand.
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Will Be Another Huge
Loan to Our. Allies

Washington. July 1s,-Unless the unfore-
seen develops. Congress probably will be
ent session to authorize another gigantic
loan to the Allies. The present authorize
ton OF g. ooo. 100000 will be exhausted with
In from three to four months al the rate
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GERMANS ARE LEAVING
SWISS HOSPITALS

Paris, July 1s.-German officers and
men. numbering s25. who are suffering
from incurable maladies, left Swiss
hospitals today for Germany. The
transfer was arranged by the German
and French governments. Germans
agreeing to transfer to France an
equal number Of incapacitated French
soldiers interned in Switzerland.
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REICHSTAG DECISION
Will Maintain Peace Terms Of
Before Interview

Amsterdam May 16.-According to the
Berliner Tageblatt, Reichstag party lead
ers after they had been received by Mar
shall Hindenburg and General Ludendorff
held a conference in the Reichstag build
ings and decided to maintain the terms
of peace resolutions agreed on before the
interview.
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river ON RAMPAGE
AROUND KNOXVILLE
Flood Stops Street Cars and
Does 100000 Damage

Knoxville, Tenn, July 16.-Overflow-
ing streams within this city caused by
unusual rainfall since Saturday, today
inundated nearly 100 homes. factories
and stores, flooded the power plant
INTERRUPTED street cars and railroad
traffic and did damage estimated at
100000. Rainfall since Saturday has
been 81 inches and since this morn
ing. Al inches. and continued rain is
forecast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-17

Those killed were E. J. Farrell of New
Jersey and two aliens named van Dyke
and Anderson. Five men were injured
by fire from an explosion of petroleum
cargo. Three were aliens. The two naval
sailors hurt were Hugh Donneily and
George Wilson.
All survivors have been landed and the
injured taken to a hospital.
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REQUIRE LICENSE FOR
SHIPMENT ABROAD

Washington, July IA long list Of
commodities were named hx the ad-
ministrative board of the exports coun-
Gil today as requiring license for ship
ment abroad, although they were not
designated specifically in President
Wilson's proclamation putting certain
articles under export control Ship
ments to Canada can be forwarded as
heretofore. no specific licences being
necessary.
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WOMAN
Mrs. Darling of Nome
Has Cross of War
Won by Dogs She Sold for Ser.
vice at Front Carrying Shells

Nome, Alaska. July 16-Mrs. Esther
Birdsall Darling of Nome. who sold many
racing dogs to the French government,
has received the Cross of War won by
Alaska dogs for service at the front in
transporting 20 tons of shells to an iso-
lated post under fire through blizzard
that ragged four days and nights. An
nouncement of the decoration was made
here today
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REVOLT AGAIN
Troops Of Gen. Chang Now Com
pletely out of Hand

Tien Tsin, July 16.-It is reported
that the troops Of Gen. Chang Hsun at
Suchowfu, province of Answei, who
previously had agreed to surrender
have now revolted and are completely
out of hand. The railroad north of
Suchow Flu is said to have been torn
up.
Premier Tuan Chi Jul was due to
leave for Pekin today All traffic on
the Tien Tsin-Pukow line is inter-
rupted.