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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31

London. Aug. 3o.-"The past week
has been marked by a pause on all
the western fronts-a pause which was
inevitable after the great successes
of the previous week a pause accen-
tuated by the bad weather which af-
fected the operations all the way from
the North sea to the Italian sea
coast" said Maj. Gen. F. B. Maurice,
chief director Of military operations
at the war office, in his weekly talk
to The Associated Press today.
italian Front Feature
at the moment ii is the Italian
front where the situation is the most
interesting. Here also after really
important advance there now comes a
pause, pending the reimbursement Of
artillery positions. There is much
work to be done during these pauses.
The problem is whether Gen. Cadorna
will be able to get his guns posted for
the renewal of the operations before
the Austrians get up adequate re-
serves, some of which are being
brought from all Russo Rumanian
fronts. That is the problem in the
pauses in these battles-the race be-
tween the preparations of offense and
defense.
Wearing Down Germans
I'm Flanders the process of wear
ing down the Germans by continuous
bombardment. continuous si- fighting
and continuous infantry raiding is be-
ing kept up and is having a far great
er effect than the man in the street
realizes. This effect is shown in the
constant necessity imposed on the
Germans of Withdrawing and replac-
ing units. The best way to illustrate
this is to refer TO the battles of for
mer times in which as the text books
tell us, the first part Of the days bat
tie was an attempt by each side to
draw in and exhaust the enemy's re-
serves thus preparing for the sec
ond phase of the day. namely. the de-
cisive attack.
so we are now in the first phase
OF the Flanders battle. We are ex-
hausting with good success the Ger
man reserves. and later will come the
second phase to which we are all look
ing forward confidently.
State Of Russian Army
"On the Russian front there has
heen another 'regrettabI incident
namely, the voluntary withdrawal Of
certain Russian units near Czernow-
itz. This was negligible. but 1t shows
the state to which the Russian army
has come and makes 1t even more re-
markable that the Germans have been
unable to achieve more. ~
"On the Rumanian front, Field
AaE.hal Won Mackensen,s attack fail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
IS INDICTED
Auto Part Manufactur-
ers Are Involved
Charged with Violation Of Sherman
Anti Trust Law-AlIeged Defendants
Sought to MonopoIize the Manufae-
ture and Sale Of Auto Accessories
Bench Warrants Granted

New York, Aug 30-Sixteen manu-
facturers Of automobile accessories and
William NJ Webster commissioner of
the National Association of Automo-
bile Accessory Jobbers and nearly a
score Of other individuals were indict-
ed today under the Sherman law by
the federal grand jury, charged with
conspiracy to restrain trade.
Association Far Sweeping
The association comprises a large
portion Of the automobile accessory
manufacturers in this country
The conspiracy dates from the for
nation of the association at the Union
League Club in Chicago. May II, 1915,
TO tho present time.
The Indictment charges that at
meetings in the Hotel Aston here, res
olutions in conflict with the Sherman
law were passed. 1t is further alleg-
lie the manufacture and sale of au-
tcmohile horns, lamps, spark plugs
speedometers, rims, bumpers. electric
batteries. lens, jacks. valves, chains.
gaskets, brake Innings, toolboxes and
other parts ond accessories. The for
nation OF the association, It is charg-
ed was for the purpose Of fixing pric-
es.
The articles handled. the indictment
further says, were sold to jobbers at
40 per cent below list prices with the
understanding that If retailed below
such prices membership in the as
ISOLATION was forfeited.
Bench warrants for all the defend
ants who reside outside this federal
jurisdiction were granted by the court
The concerns named are the Fred
Campbell Auto Supply Co, ST Louis:
Ballou and Wrfght. Portland. Ore.
Edmunds and Jones Corporation. De-
troit: Nichols, Dean and Gregg. Inc.
st. Paul. MINI; Electric Appliance
Co, Chicago: Sieg Co.. Davenport, la:
McQuay- Norris Mfg. Co.. ST. Louis;
Gibson Co, Indianapolis; The Cham
pion Spark Plug Co, Toledo. Ohio;
Automobile Supply Co., Chicago; Mo
tor and Machinists Supply Co. Kan
sas City, Mo; CONGO Manufacturing
Co. Milwaukee: Motor Car Supply Co.
Jackson. Mich; Emil Grossman Man
ufacturing Co. Broklyn. ~. r: ana the
Metmoze-SaYa&a- Co. RoatQR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
SIX OF CREW LOST
7OO0-T British Steam
ship Verdi Has Been
Sunk

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 3o.-Word
has been received here indicating that
the British 7ooo-ton steamship Verdi
has been sunk with the loss of six of
her crew. The Verdi left here for an
English port on Aug. IL with cargo
but no passengers. Her crew number
ed 1l2
A cable message to the owners of the
Verdi refers to the saving of all but
six of her crew but gives no details.
The message indicates. the owners
said, that the vessel was sunk about
FIVE days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
IN LAST CLASS
But Farmers Cannot Be
Wholly Exempt
President Wilson Explains Situation to
Representative Shouse Of kansas-
Feels Glass Exemption Would Lead
to "Many Difficulties and Many
heartburnines"

Washington, Aug. so.1n disappearing
proposal by Representative Shouse Of
Kansas that all men engaged in asrcul-
tural pursuits March BE exempted from
military service, President Wilson today
wrote the congressman that a class ex-
emption would lead to many dinicul-
ties and to many heartburnings.''
He added, however. that he would like
personally to see all the genuine farmers
left at their indispensable labors.'
Text Of the Letter
The text Of the Presidents letter fol-
lows:
my dear Mr. shouse: I have your let
ter of Aug Is and realize the very grave
importance Of the matter you breach. I
cannot see my way, however, to making
50 wide and sweeping a class exemption
as you suggest. The matter Of leaving
tho farmers on the farms has been given
the careful and sympathetic attention OF
the war department and have before
me a letter from the secretary Of war
from which I quote the following SEN
tence:
General Crowder had foreseen the
ira ctical need Of enabling men In asricul-
tural work TO remain at their tasks until
the close Of the harvest season, and has
ingeniously arranged the details OF call
ing to the colors so that the men on the
farms will practically all fall within the
last group and will. therefore. not have
to report for military service until on
or about Oct. L.
II feel that a class exemption would
lead to many difficulties and to many
heartburnings, much as I should person
ally like to see all the genuine farmers
left at their indispensable labors
CORDIALLY and sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
BLOOD AND IRON"
Execution Russ towards
May Have Begun
IN Regions Of Ocna and ke.di.Vas.
arhely Loyal Russians Are Givina
Battle to Teuton invaders and Re.
pulsIns Strong Observation-Disclosures
Give Austrians No Rest

While the Russians west Of Fox
sham again have deserted their posts,
thereby permitting the Teutonic al
lies to make further gains. in the re-
gions of Ocna and kezdi- Vasarhely
they are giving battle to the invaders
and on both sectors have repulsed
strong attacks Between Ireshti and
Fokshani a majority of the men COM
prising two Russian regiments de-
serted their trenches and fed but the
Russian commanders have taken steps
TO restore the former status of the line
by hlling the gap with loya, men.
Coward Regiment "Dispersed"
Following the reports of fresh dis
affection among the Russians on the
East BukoWina front, which came
prior to the commencement of the re-
trograte movement in southern Mold
avia, Premier Kerensky in a speech at
the closing session of the Moscow con-
ference let it be known again that or
der was to be brought out of the chaos
by putting to death the towards who
threw down their arms in the face of
the enemy. The possibility that the
rule Of blood and iron" has already
hap31n with "a IT,,
shani is indicated in the latest Rus
sian official communication which
says that one of the cowardly regi-
ments was dispersed"
AS is usual when the Germans see
a faltering among their foes they
have thrown into the battle line in
Moldavia some Of their tried attack
ing troops who doubtless will press
to the full the advantage they have
gained through the cowardice OF the
Russians.
Austrians Get No Rest
On the Bainsizza plateau of the Aus
tro-Ita,ian theatre, Gen. Cadorna is
giving the Austrians no rest, keep
ing up his intensive attacks along the
entire front. New gains of consider
able importance is the general scheme
of the Italian commander in chief s
offensive have bene made and here
and there. where the Austrians have
striren to hold back the Italians or to
recapture lost positions, they have
been repulsed. More than 500 new
prisoners have been taken by the
Italians.
On the front in France and Belgium
no important engagements have taken
place although on the various sec
tors held by the British and French
artillery duels are being fought and
small operations by infantry are TAX
ing place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
BUNkER'S BULLS
GET ORDERS FOR
MOBILIZATION

The motor truck unit of the quar-
termaster's reserve corps, which was
recruited by Hon. John E. Bunker of
Bar Harbor, the executive secretary
Of the Maine committee on public
safety and which was mustered into
the service of the United States June
20. 1917. by Capt. Louis Landes of
the Northeastern Department at Bos-
ton. Mass. has received preliminary
orders to be ready to be called within
10 days and be ready to move after
receiving transportation orders and
Instructions.
The Roll Of Honor
The roll of honor of the first motor
truck company from Maine, all o.
whom are designated as sergeant
chauffeurs, is as follows:
Ralph H. Cahoon, Brewer; Frank
<. Bracg, Portland; :iorris Fl. Friend,
Etna: Oscar Holway Augusta; Chas.
H. Conant. Warren: Albert N. Smith,
Jr" Gardiner: Lionel S. Higgins. In
dian Point; Ralph E. Robertson, Ash
vile: Richard E. Hill. Cambridge.
Mass. Arthur B. Osgood, Bradford:
Frank NJ. Bryant, Rumford; Homer
\. Chase, Jr.. Auburn: Henry c.
Green. Augusta: Dana L. Whidden.
Old Town: George F. Lawrence. Car
mel; Ira s. Randall. Augusta: Edward
T Condor. Lewiston: William E.
Eng. Augusta; Daniel J. Hanson.
Calais; Willis f. Wilson, Portland:
George F. Dow. Bangor: Clarence F.
Aooott. China; Edgar S. Marden. Au-
Tlst2; Richard G. Allen. Mount De-
sort; Roy Sadler Calais: Howard F.
Hi, Wateryile; Benjamin r. Slosh-
o5rg. Augusta; Basil F. I.arkin. Wat
erville; James E. Packard, Bangor:
Wilder L. Vaughn. Bangor: Walter w.
heath. Waterville: Leon D. Herring.
Waterville: Cecil S. Hodsdon. Mount
Desert: Harold W. Worthen, Water
vile.
Ralph Farley Of Augusta has enlist
ed with the motor truck company as
cook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
AMERICAN NAVAL FORCES ARE
Conveying MERCHANT CRAFT
Regularly Els cortin g
Fleets of Allied Mer-
chantmen Across At
lantic-Work Supple
mented in D anger
Zones by Destroyers
and Patrols = Believe
Several U-BOats Sunk

Washington. Aug. So-American ma
val forces are conveying merchant
craft across the Atlantic, it was dis
closed officially tonight at the navy
department, and examination of the
records show that the loss Of convoy
ed ships by submarines has averaged
less than one half Of one per cent.
Details Are Withheld
Details Of the convey system are
withheld. 1t was stated however, that
American war vessels are regularly
escorting fleets OF British, French or
other allied merchantmen across, the
protection being supplemented when
the danger zone is reached by the de-
stroyers and other patrol craft.
American naval officers believe that
an effective system for checking the
submarine menace is being built up
gradually but certainly. Many devic-
es and many methods enter into the
tdSh. AfIlOils OlHtl Things dtptIi ppA4ibs
are proving effective. Official reports
indicate that American destroyers
have accounted for several U-boats
with these weapons. No announcement
Of such incidents will be made. how
ever, unless absolute proof of the fact
is available.
Several U.Boats Sunk
No U-boats have been captured By
the Americans. 1t is the best judg-
ment Of the officials. however that
several Rave been sunk by Admiral
Sims Gestroyers and they are con-
fident TO-DAY. more confident than ev-
err before. that the submarine menace
will be substantially abated as the
number Of destroyers and other craft
available for the work is increased.
Reports from New London that the
submarines are working now farther
at sea tran formerly. were confirmed
bv the navy department. It may be
that the new boats Of greater size
and better sea-keeping qualities lend to
this extension of the zone activities
but it is regarded as more probable
that the increasing vigilance % 80
anti-submarine forces is mainly res.
ponsible.
The effect Of the increasing patro! Of
the employment of airplanes and Of the
addition Of new devices to the anti-sub.
marine weapons has been to force the Z.
boats under water to A greater degree
Their effectiveness is limited IN proper.
ton They cannot run down a merchant
ship Of average speed II kept under wa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
IN SAME FORM
AS Presented to Ways
and Means Committee
$11,53s, s45,6oo War Bond and Certifi.
cate Bill Will Be Reported to House
Republican Opposition Disappears
and Administration Leaders Begin
Plans for Early Confederation

Washington. Aug. so.-The s1l.5as,-
e45.e4o war bond and certificate bill
will be favorably reported to the
House SATURDAY. in virtually the same
form that It was presented to the ways
and means committee by Secretary
McAdoo and will be passed probably
next Wednesday. Republican opposi-
ton to the measure disappeared to-
night when administration leaders
agreed to minor compromises. Admin
Continued on Page @CoIurn 81
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THE WEATHER
CLEARING

Forecast: FRIDAY clearing. Satur-
day fair. net much change in temper
ature, light northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
Meant "Germanized I. w. w."

The leagues statement also regrets
that in referring to labor influence
it was not made clear that it did not
refer to the standard labor unions. but
to The Germanized !. W. W." The
statement issued with the approval Of
Col. Robert NJ. Thompson, president
of the league. says the organization
is convinced there was no hamper
ing instructions or restrictive direc-
ton as to the method of investiga-
ton"
While the navy department was in
vestigating the explosion which kill
ed five and injured more than 80 in
July, the league issued a statement
declaring reliable informant had
told them that a time fuse leading
to the black powder magazine had
been found, but that the investiga-
ton was being blocked by powerful
labor influences.
Bitter Controversy Followed
The issuance of the statement caus-
ed a bitter controversy with Secre
tary Daniels. who at once cut all
connections with the Navy League, or
dered all its members excluded from
naval ships or stations and refused to
accept for the navy contributions of
comforts being made for seamen by
thousands of women throughout the
country.
The official report Of the Mare Is
land disaster. made public a little la
ter, confirmed the finding of the time
fuse, charged criminal conspiracy by
persons unknown. but denied that the
ipvestipa tors worked under any rn-
strictions.
The Leagues acknowledgment and
expression of regrets now is expected
to lead to a resumption of relations
with the navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31

Washington, Aug. 3o.-In an order
which newspaper publishers declare will
serve as an important precedent, Presi-
dent Wilson has fixed price of q cents
on news print paper for use in publishing
The order fixing the price was issued by
Secretary Baker at the Presidents direc-
ton under the national defense act, which
deer supplies needed for war purposes. 1t
was directed to the International Paper
Co, which had declined 10 furnish news
print for the bulletin at less than three
cents a pound.
Open Way for Cheaper Paper
Newspaper publishers who learned Of
the order today voiced the hope that it
might open the way for cheaper news
print paper to publishers generally. They
called attention to statements by the
policy will be one that provides the same
prices for the public as for the govern
ment.
The Presidents action was taken at the
instance OF the joint congressional COM
mittee on printing, Of which Senator
Fletcher is chairman. When the bulletin
first began publication the committee
asked bids for news print and the cheap
est price named was three cents. This,
the committee decided, was too high and
appealed to the International company on
patriotic grounds to sell its product to
the public printing Office at p cents. The
company complied and for a time furnish
ed the paper but declared increasing pro-
auctions costs compelled it to raise the
price to three cents.
Recommended Taking Of Paper
Senator Fletcher went to the Federal
Trade committee for its cost Of produc-
ton figures and the committee decided
the International could sell at q cents
and still make fair profit The situation
then was laid before President Wilson.
who asked Attorney General Gregory for
an opinion as to how far he could 60 I'M
der the defense act. The attorney gen.
eral held that a supply Of paper for the
bulletin was necessary for war purposes
and recommended that the paper be taken
If p cents was fair price.
The result was that the President d.
rected Mr.. Baker to go ahead and the
international was ordered to supply a
sufficient amount Of paper to print the
bulletin at q cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
may OPEN way
For Cheaper News Print
Paper Generally

President Wilson Issues Order Under
National Defence Act Freeing Maxi.
mum Of 2La Cents on Material Fur.
nshed Government-Seey. Baker L..
sues Order Under President's Dree.
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
AN APOLOGY
Navy League Regrets
It's Former Statement
Had Declared Mare Island Explosion
Investigation Was Hampered by
Navy Department Under Influence Of
Powerful Labor Observation-Disclosures
Cfficiai Report, Which Will Probably
End Controversy with secy. Daniels

Washington Aug. 3a-In a state
ment today the Navy League announc-
ed its acceptance Of the report of the
board on the Mare Island explosion
and expresses regret that. in a for
mer statement it gave currency to an
opinion tina. the investigation was be-
ing hampered by the navy department
under the influence OF powerful Ia
Dor interests. The former statement
led to the bitter controversy between
the league and Secretary Daniels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31

Advertise literally in the Jour.
nal this season for better bust
ness. The Kennebec journal
reaches the buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-31
FRIDAY; Clearing

SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER,
NOVEMBER, DECEMBER.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-18
BUSINESS MEN READY
FOR SHAD BAKE TRIP
Leave Seventh-Street Wharf Tomor.
row for DAYS Outino

Final preparations for the Board of
Trade shad bake were Completed Ar a
meeting Of subcommittee last night.
General Chairman William clahauKh
announced that he would pull the ian
yard promptly at 1870 tomorrow morn
ing at Stevenson's wharf. foot Of sew
enth street southwest Everybody must
have ticket or the boat will leave with
out them. Without tickets no one VIII
be admitted either to the boat. the
grounds at oceoquan or Mr.. whitaker
farm.
There viii a grand and glorious time
on, the boat. Forty-fve entertainers Will
eniiven the excursionists all the way down
and back. Charles ]. Waters. Chairman
of the committee on the sale of tickets,
announced that not only were all tickets
sold, but that he had numerous requests
for more, but the limit of 600 was ad-
hered to.
The trip down the river will consume
about three hours. and the party will
spend the balance OF the time until half
past three inspecting the Districts model
farm. The boat will sound the return
blast about or b:SO and all will be back
IN Washington between $50 and $50.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-18
SAM c. BROWN HAD
VERTIGO and WOULD
FALL TO THE FLOOR
Lost Consciousness and His
Family Would Have to
Work Over Him
for Hours.

Many wonderful endorsements have
been given Dreco, but what Is probably
the most remarkable is the one given
recently by Sam c. Brown, of 10s2 Argyle
avenue, Baltimore, Nd. He says: For
years suffered with something like
vertigo and had a dizzy swimming SEN
satton In my head, and Of all the people
I eve saw or heard Of with this trouble,
ne Her knew Of a case as severe as
MINI Whsn one Of those spells would
strike ne would lose consciousness and
fan to the ground would have to be
stripped and rubbed and my folks think
ing all the time that every breath would
be the last. I don't know what brought
on these attacks, but I also suffered
with stomach and bowel trouble, and It
might have been due to that. Ny bowels
would frequently lock and would go four
or I've days IN this condition. No one
on earth ever knew how I suffered. I
myself cannot describe II I tried to
describe II to the doctors but Il ey didn't
seem to understand my case. ! tier con-
sulting several and taking tn ir medi-
clnes I was told the only cha; ee had
to i've was to build up my cc lstitution
SO could wear 1t out That's 9 sketch
OF my condition when I begi l taking
Dreco. I am really unable to tell how
much good the first bottle d me.
haven't had a single attack o. vertigo
since, my bowels move regularly and
normally my appetite Is good and my
food digests perfectly. Nervousness has
disappeared and I am getting stronger
and gaining nesh every day. and to
prove to you what I think Of Dreco II
knew there was no more to be had
would not take s1oo for this bottle I've
Just paid 400 for"
Drec0 is sold and recommended by all
the o'Donnell drug stores. In Anacostia
BY George q Bury. In Alexandria by
h L Allan q oos-Adv,