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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
Erzberger Could Talk
Peace with Lloyd George

London, July 29.--According to
Reuter- dispatch from Zurich, Matthias
Erzberger, one of the leaders OF the
Clerical center in the German Reich
stag, who has just arrived there, de-
clared to the Zuricher Nachrichten:
If I could talk to Lloyd George
(the British prime ninister), or Mr.
Balfour British foreign secretary,
we could in a few hours reach an I'M
derstanding which would enable OIL
cial peace negotiations to commence
Herr Erzberger, who has taken
prominent part with respect to peace
during the last months, asserts that
DR.. Michaelis, the Imperial German
Chancellor, is a peace chancellor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
Visits to Pond

large number of the people OF the
city visited the various ponds in this
vicinity Sunday. On the Waterville &,
Oakland line the cars were well filled all
day, and on the Augusta line extra cars
were run and all carried a full quota Of
passengers. Many went from here to
China LIKE others to Weber pond and
good number went through to Angus
ia to visit the soldiers in camp there. It
was beautiful day to be out and the
owners of automobiles took full advan-
tage of the opportunity and most Of the
garages were empty of their cars. A
number from the city took the Sunday
ride suggested in the Journal of Satur-
day morning and all reported that it was
splendid one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
ASSESS TAX On
STANDARD OF
ABILITY TO PAY

WASHINGTON. July 29.-Tax burdens
g. the poor must not he materially IN
creased. declares Majority Leader
K!t-nir. chairman of the House WaEs
and means committee, in raising the
additional $4,000 100000 required TO
earry on the Nar until July !, 1915.
Ability TO pay saould be the only
stsrft.rd upon which the tax should be
atsossed. Mr.. Kitchin will insist. and
ne believes the taxes on necessaries
nirssly contemplated place about as
large aurden on the poor man as he
cav stand. The first and largest ad-
vance should he made therefore, in
normal income and excess proflts
taxes
II the tax bill now pending will
provide sufficient funds 70 meet ex-
penres until some time early next year
as administration officials say, Mr.
Ritchin believes Congress should not
draft Z new tax measure before next
sesslcn. This is war for democracy.
wo insist and hence its expenses
should be met by a democratic tax.
Nj Kltchin said tonight The only
possible way 10 levy a democratic tax
is 10 base II strictly upon ability to
pa.
we are taking young men of mill
tary age In the army without consult
ing their wishes and asking them to
make the greatest sacrifices. When
q man has given up his business and
asked his life he comes near making
a hundred per cent. sacrifice.
II intend that the men who can pay
~ money shall pay I want the man
Tho comes home with an empty sleeve
- feel tina, the Congress which sent
tim away has not favored the profit
..kec who stayed at home
Members OF the ways and means
committee are undetermined as to
IA. preparation of the $4,000 600, 900
'hould be raised by taxation and by
toads a general feeling appears to
prevail on both sides OF the capitol,
t'wevcr that az least $4,000, 900, 900
ssoGld b. raised by taxation.
Democratic House leaders deny Wig
e~outlv that they favor ruinous taxes
IN any big business enterprises" They
"a they realize that many businesses
ria not make profits for several years
rTio. 70 the war and they are willing
hat these industries shall be given
me - adjust themselves before larg-
or taxes are levied. In this connection
strcnr arguments for delaying the
: aiming ~ a new revenue bill are be-
inr advanced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
TASK Is CRAVE
Instructions to Local
Exemption Boards
President Directs Government Officials
to Use Greatest Care in issuing Of
Exemption Affidavits to Civil Exseu.
tive Employees

Washington, July 29.-The gravity
of the task which faces the members
of the local draft exemption boards Is
called to their attention in solemn IAN
guage in a communication sent oroao-
cast by the war department and mace
public Saturday night by Provost Mar
shall General Crowder.
The selected man offers his llfe'
says Gen. Crowder. 1T will strengthen
you to remember that for every exemp-
tion or discharge that is made for IN
diYidual convenience, or to escape per
sonal loss Of money or property. or Ia
vor or affection, some other man whose
time would not otherwise have come
must incur the risk Of losing his lie.
The boards are told they are not
courts to adjust differences between
two persons in controversy. you.
acting for the government says the
communication. ARE to investigate
each case in the interests Of the nation
and never in the interests of an in
dividual."
Gen. Crowder closes with the decla-
ration that the nation needs men
quickly and the boards will receive
only reward" he says. must be the
knowledge that at great personal sac
rlfce you, are rendering your country
an indispensable service in a matter
of the utmost moment"
President Wilson tonight issued an ex-
exutive order directing government ofn-
Gals to exercise "the greatest care IN
issuing exemption affidavits to employees
in the civil executive departments, en-
plasizing the high national importance
of carrying out the spirit OF the selec-
tive service act and of securing its full
est effectiveness by holding to military
service all drafted men who are not alb
solutely indispensable to department
work" He says discharges should be
reduced to the minimum number con-
sistent with the maintenance OF vital ma
tional interests during the emergency OF
war.
1T is earnestly hoped, moreover,
the order concludes. that acting in
the same spirit as the federal depart
ment. all officials, all citizens who may
be called upon. as employers. under
section "A of the regulations, to make
affidavits for securing the discharge of
persons deemed to be indispensable to
national industrial interests during
the emergency. will exercise the same
conscientious and scrupulous care 10
the end that there will appear to be no
favored or exempted class among the
citizens called by law to the national
defense"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Chicago, July 2s-Ofacials Of the
four great railroad brotherhoods came
to Chicago today to offer their aid in
bringing to an end the strike of men,
bers of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen employed as switchmen in
the Chicago yards. 1t was understood
they will undertake tomorrow to place
their service at the disposal of both
the striking switchmen and the rail-
roads who are represented by the gen.
eral managers committee
James Murdoch. vice president Of
the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men, said IS per cent Of the members
Of his organization of 5000 switchmen
were on strike. This figure is dis
puted by the general managers COM
mittee which says that no more than
$500 men are out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
CHESTER QUIET
AFTER RIOTING

Chester, Pa. July 2.-With the excep-
lion OF . brief period this morning when a
score Of whites in automobiles invaded
The Negro section with the announced in.
tention OF Cleaning II up" Chester was
suiet throughout the day
More than 100 shots were fred by the
invading party. but so far a. could be
learned no one was injured. Numerous
panes Of window glass In the homes Of
Negroes were shattered. however. before
the police arrived and drove the white
zen out Of the district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
Guinea Pigs ParaIyzed

Kansas City, Mo-, July 2s.-Chemi-
cal tests of court plaster circulated in
rural communities of Kansas CITY by
ltinerant peddlers show that at least
che brand of plaster contained tetanus
taccllli, according to announcement to-
cay by Frederick Robertson, United
states district attorney for Kansas.
Mr.. Robertson said tests upon guinea
n'gs and other animals showed tetanus
baccilli in sufficient quantities to par-
alyze human being, but the bacteri-
cloglsts were doubtful whether there
was enough to cause death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
Cruelty to Animals

A North End man was before the
court Saturday morning on the charge
of cruelty to animals and was given
fine of SO and costs amounting to
s13.5S which he paid. He was arrest
ed Friday afternoon by Patrolman
Mclaughlin as he vas driving up
College avenue with his horse nearly
exhausted, but kept at sharp run by
means of the whip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
PEPPER FITTED
FOR ADJUTANT OF
NEW REGIMENT

The publication in the Kennebec
Journal OF Saturday morning Of the
information that new regiment
might be formed in Maine and that
Captain Harold Leon Pepper, retired,
might be the adjutant of the regi-
ment has aroused a great deal Of in
terest in the city and several Of the
older military men have announced
that they would go into such q reri.
ment if it was formed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
ALBION

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs Eugene Hus.
sey of Albion Corner passed Sunday
with their mother, Mrs. H. L. Nc.
Lsughlin.
Mrs. Melissa Oliver is visiting rela.
tives in Montville.
! Miss Mary Barnes. who has been
away for the past six months, is visit
ing her mother for short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Coffin of Wiscas-
set. who have been visiting the pas.
week Mrs. Collins parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Crommett, have returned
to their home.
Robert Hanson and son Ralph Of
East Bridgewater and his mother and
sister of Palermo called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Orrin Trask Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
STORM WRECKS THE
KRISTIANIAFJORD

st. Johns. n. F., July pa furious
storm last night made a hopeless wreck
OF the Norwegian American Line
steamer Kristianiafjord G0,601 tons),
which ran aground near Cape Race
two weeks ago. The work of lighter
ing the cargo was in progress and with
good weather it had been hoped to float
the vessel this week, but she pounded
heavily in the seas raised by the
storm. and the crew, numbering $50.
who remained on board after the pas
sengers were removed, were forced to
abandon her. She was fast going to
pieces when the last of the men left
Ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
CHICAGO STRIKE
Brotherhood O fl c i a | S
Arrive to Offer Aid in
Bringing to an End
Strike of Switchmen

Chicago, July 2s.-A plan TOR the settle
ment Of the switchmen's strike tonight
was submitted to the railroads by repre-
sentatives OF the three big railroad broth
erhoods not involved in the controversy.
George W. W. Hanger Of the federal
board Of mediation and conciliation was
called into a conference of railroad man
ayers. The railroad committeeman would
not indicate what the plan to bring peace
was.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
BELGIAN CAVALRY
CAPTURE U-BOAT

Paris. July 2a-The German submarine
that ran aground on the French coast
west Of Calais on Thursday was not de-
stroyed when its crew set fire to the
gasoline tank, but was captured by q
troop Of Belgian cavalry. recalling the
exploit Of the French Hussars, who in
1874 captured an icebound Dutch feet, &C
cord.ng to a dispatch from Calais satur-
day.
The stranded submarine was frst sight.
ed by a customs ofhcer He called up
some Belgian horsemen. who were exer-
cisng nearby. to come to his help. They
rode down the beach, the message re-
ports. surrounded the U-boat and made
prisoners of the crew, while the aston
ished countryside watched the accom-
pltshnent Of the feat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
TWENTY THROWN OUT
Seven Hurt When Ex-
cursion Truck Crashes
Into Touring Car at
Medford

Medford Mass. July 9.-Twenty per-
sons were thrown from their seats into
the roadway today when an automoblie
excursion truck with 80 men from Law
renee and Methuen crashed into tour
ing car containing eight persons at the
corner Of Forest street and the Fells-
way boulevard.
Only seven were injured seriously
enough to require medical attention.
which was given them at the Metropoli-
tan hospital The most seriously injured
was Frank Terez. Jr., Of Lawrence. who
suffered a broken collar bone and IN
tured back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
OF IL MAY
NOT LEAVE BELGIUM

Amsterdam, July 2s.-According to the
Hetvolk, the Belgian committee at The
hague which provides a short holiday in
Holland for poor children of Belgium
has been informed by the Germans that
children OF IL years Of age will not be
permitted to leave Belgium. The Tele-
graf says patches of German children
are arriving in Holland almost dailv.
Two hundred arrived Saturday and 800
are expected shortly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
SEND OFF FOR
NEW BEDFORD MEN

New Bedford, Mass, July ga
crowd of $4,000 people gaV Battery
D Of this city rousing send off, mark
ed by many sad scenes, when they
entrained for the artillery camp at
Bixford. this morning. The battery
escorted by military organiza tions pa
raded through the center of the city
before leaving. Police ambulances were
kept busy removing the women who
tainted in the great crowd at the sta
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
AUSTRIAN ADMIRAL
FAILS TO SEE WIN
IN SUBMARINES

Amsterdam. July 29-Vice Admiral
Mcgowan. commander OF the Aus
trian feet. in an interview given to the
Neue Fre!e Presse. declared he did not
believe that submarines would bring
about a decision in the war He said
AT present the r-boats are much
spoken OF as making England, Aus
tria's principal enemy, uncomfortable,
hut they merely are means towards
victory. I, would be a mistake to be-
leve from the experience Of this war
that big ships are useless but for us
the essential type is that Of light
cruisers.
~ We rad great fleet the war with
ITALY would have been finished long
ago. Indeed, The war would never
have been possible"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

The police department added to its
force Sunday a new Silent Police
man" which was assigned to the juno
ton of Main and Water streets. The
drivers of automobiles had got in the
habit of coming up Water street and
then hugging the left hand side of the
street we'll up onto Main street. This
is expected to do away with the OPP
portunities for trouble at this corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
Cow and Chickens Killed

South windham. Me. July 2S.-The
only loss Of life reported in Fridays
violent electrical storm was q COW and
a quartet Of valuable chickens. The
COW was the property Of Chester An
derson, a milk dealer, and the birds
belonged to Chester. Mcdonald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
BETHEL OPERATOR
is DROWNED

Bethel Me, July 2s.-Antonio PIourde
aged 20 years night telegraph operator
at the Grand Trunk station here. was
crowned today by slipping off a ledge
while bathing in Songo pond. He is be-
neVed to have been taken with cramps.
his nome was in Danville, p. O., and he
had been here about year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
WAR WOUNDS
MILITARISM

Paris, July 2s.-Militarism. the great
nortally wounded by the war itself.
This summarizes the progress Of the
last three years, according to Paul
Painleve. the minister Of war, in re-
viewing the war to date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
GERMANY TO
HOLD BELGIUM

Copenhagen, July 2s.-The Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger. commenting on recent
proceedings in the British House of
Commons says: "Mr. Asou!th's ipqatry
as to whether we were ready to restore
Belgium's full freedom can only be
meant as a Electrical question. for Mr..
Asquith must known that. aside from
a handful OF dreamers. no body thinks
Of handing Belgium again to England
and France
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
TWO MAINE MEN
ARE IN LISTS

Ottawa. July 2.-rhe following Amer.
cane we're included in the casualty lists
made public tonight
Died. A Hin. Passport, Me
Presumed TO have died-N A. MacPher.
Ton. Foekland. Mass
wounded-M. Brayan, Fort Fairfield.
Ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
REAL DARK DAYS
ARE FOR BERLIN

Copenhagen, July 2a.-Dark days lit
orally are coming for Berlin. An order
has been issued restricting the light
ing of stores, hotels, restaurants and
cafes. The order is due to the admit
tedly inevitable coal shortage and
transportation difficulties Of the COM
ing winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

There will be meeting Of the Water
vile Equal Suffrage League at it's room
on Main street Monday evening This is
an important meeting. and it is hoped that
every member will make a special effort
to be present as a number of plans for
the future will be decided upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Miss Matilda Atkinson of Augusta was
the speaker At the Getchell street Free
Baptist church Sunday and there was
large attendance. The speaker was
most interesting one and the services
were greatly enjoyed by those present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
LYNCH TWO NEGROES
ACCUSED OF MURDER

Amite, La, July 2,-Dan and Jerry
Rout Negro brothers, who were confined
IN the Tangipahoa parish Jail charged
with numbering Simeon Bennett. white
man. were taken from their cells by a
mob today and lynched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
Opera Singer Loses Jewels

Chicago, July 2.-Jewels belonging to
Carolina White. grand opera singer, were
stolen today by thief who entered her
apartment. She awakened her husband.
signor Langoni, who gave chase, but
the thief could not be located.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Davis went to
Bangor Saturday, making the trip by
automobile. Mrs. Davis will remain for
a time with relatives and Mr.. Davis
will return Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Miss Ella NJ. Downer of Bangor.
formerly bookeeper at the New Eng
land Telephone Exchange in this city,
is visiting with friends here for a few
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Janitor O'Donnell of City hall was
off duty Sunday and was in Augusta
for the day. where he was the guest
of his sons, who are members of Com
pany H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
Sell Eddie Bacon

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 2e,-Announce-
ment was made today that Eddie Bacon,
Chattanooga pitcher and utility player
had been sold to the Philadelphia Ameri-
cans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

The Hassam Paving Co. equipment was
moved to Elm street Saturday afternoon
and the men in charge reported that they
expected to begin work on the job Mon
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Calvin Dow of Smithfield. formerly
chief of the Waterville Fire Depart
ment. was in the city Saturday on
business and calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
Dawes for Shin Board

Washington. July ee.-Charles G
Dawes. a Chicago financier was men
toned here tonight as a possible success
sor to Theodore Brent on the shipping
board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

w. A. Bowen, who has been in the
city for several weeks in the interests
Of the Y. NJ. c. A. left Saturday for
his home in Mt Vernon. y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Miss Myrtle Jordan has returned from
a two weeks vacation and will return to
her desk at the Ticonic Bank Monday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

There will be special meeting of
the Waterville Lodge, No. 80, F. and
A. NJ, Monday evening at 100 O'Clock
for work in the Master Mason degree.
Refreshments will be served after the
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

F. ]. Small of Old Town was calling
on friends in the city for time Sun
day. Mr.. Small is a former resident OF
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Miss Hester Harris went to Angus
IA Sunday morning. where she will be
the guest Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clark of Madison
Gere calling on friends in the city for
time Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sayward were
in Va-ssalboro Sunday at their farm for
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Thomas Burns, who is a member of
the Hospital Corps of the I'd Maine
Regiment. was at his home in this city
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Judge Harold E. Cook of Gardiner
was in the city for a short time on
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Harry E. Wing, who Is employed at
Belfast by the Central Maine Power Co.,
was at his home in this city over Sum-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30
WATERv|LLE

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Brown were in
Augusta for the day Sunday calling
en- friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Austin were
the guests of relatives at Cross Hill
ever Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Frank Plumstead went to his home in
Wiseasset Saturday. where he will be for
q few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

L. n Richards Of Fort Fairfield is
visiting with friends and transacting
business in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. York were in
Skowhegan for a time on Sunday call
ing on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Wilson of AL
bion were calling on friends in, the
city for time Saturday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Abel Wall formerly OF this city, is
visiting with friends here for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

MIS- James H. Allen and sons have
returned from Lincoln, where they
have been visiting with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Capt. William H. Murray Of Co. H
was at his home In this city over Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Philip Meader Of the Headquarters
Co. at Augusta was at his home in this
-eitX Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-30

Morril Ilsley will leave Monday
morning for Calais. where he will pass
a portion Of his vacation.