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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
More Russian Regiments
Turn Traitor and Flee
Causing Further ROut

Of the greater part of Gaucia and
Bukowina, the Austro-Germans now
have begun in southern Moldavia a
maneuvre. the success of which would
be of vast import against the Russo
Rumanian line barring the way to
Bessarabia
At Fokshani the enemy has struck a
swift blow at the defenders of the line
and forced them across the river Tyrla-
desus, thereby threatening the crossing
Of the lower Sereth and the road to Ga
litz, one of the chief Rumanian towns
on the Danube still remaining in Ruma-
MAN hands, A number of guns Of various
calhres and 1909 prisoners were taken by
the invaders.
More Russian Traitors
To the north along the Bystritza river
in Rumania two Russian regiments turn
ed traitor and fed. compelling the main
forces of the Russians here to retire again
several miles. Near KimpoIune, in south
ern Bukowina. the Russians gave battle
on the heights Of Molit hut were de-
feated and forced 70 cede terrain. A.
several points farther north the Russians
are At grips with the enemy and apnar-
emily are more than holding their own,
on several sectors having driven back the
Teutonic advanced posts
Hasty Harvest of Crops
Taking advantage of the retreat of the
Russians west Of the Zbrocz river. where
the disaffection in Gen. Brusslofs army
made 1t virtually rout, the Austrians
and Germans are harvesting hastily the
crops left behind.
Artillery ,duels continue to be the chief
factors ofe warfare in both the Austro-
Italian and Macedonian theatres Severe
fighting is taking place in southeastern
German East Africa. AS Vet it has
reached no definite result. although the
British have gained some ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Scandals Regarding Giving
of HonOrS Arouse Lords

men from charitable contributions on
the fear that they would come in un-
der unworthy suspicious
Supporters of the motion, including
Baron Beresford and Baron Charm
wood. urged the adoption Of the
American system of auditing and pub
fishing party funds.
Honors offered for Sale
Baron Beresford said that a large
part Of the money went not into party
funds. bat into the pockets Of those
who offered the honors for sale. He
a6ded tina, this war would be famous
for the large numbers of honors and
awards bestowed upon people who had
failed disastrously.
Earl Curzon admitted the gravity and
importance of the subject but thought
there was exaggeration. He said that
the number Of cases of alleged pur-
chase bore such a small proportion to
the total as not to pollute the stream
seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

London, Aug. "A lively discussion
arose in the House of Lords tonight on
alleged scandals connected with the
distribution of honors. The Earl of
Selborne directing attention TO the be-
stowal Of honors in return for contrl-
buttons to party funds, moved that
hereafter the reasons for rewards
should be published and the premier In
recommending recipients. should salts
f. the sovereign that no payment or eX-
notation Of payment was associated
with the recommendation. The House
came to no vote on the subject.
curxon peprecates Course
Earl Curzon, government leader In
the House OF Lords. deprecated the
course proposed on behalf OF the gov
eminent as calculated to deter wealthy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
CONGRESS IN DARK REGARDING
EXPENDITURE WAR BILLIONS
mat Is Reason for Criticism Says Senator
Wadsworth-At Same Time Denounces Delay
IN Enactment of Food Bill - Final Vote on
Food Control Bill Report Wednesday at4P.M NJ.

, gressioral committee 20 supervise var
! expenditures and predicted that the s.
| minimum wheat price fixing proris-
I ion might not operate as its proponents
| believe.
The New York senator denounced
the delay in the enactment Of the first
food bill as a breaking of faith by the
government with the people.
some power some person, or some
influence prevented the enactment of
the so called food survey BILL" he said
! He added that the impression has
! gone out that there was more insin-
cerity back of the food propaganda
than patriotism in order to let some
body in Washington accomplish an am
bition.
Deploring what ne termed the pres
ent atmosphere OF criticism" that pre-
walls IN Congress and throughout the
country, Senator Wadsworth declared
lit was due to the fact that Con
gress is in the dark regarding how
the s14,000,Oo0.n0o or $4,000, 900. :
! 0G0 are TO be spent in connection with
! the war.
Congress and Public in Dark
| Not only is Congress in the dark
regarding the expenditures. but the
public is in the dark he said. 1T is an
impossible condition under which to
wage war This is the peoples war II
is not an administration war. It is not
a government war. But 1t cannot he a
peoples war unless the people are
taken into confidence regarding ex-
penditures."
| Feudaism Says Gronna
| Senator Gronna charged that the
very men whom the farmers charged
with manipulating prices of grain are
the ones appointed by Herbert c.
Hoover to administer the law. In his
opinion the bill might be termed "polit-
iioal feudaism." Senator Gronna de-
clared that the prohibition section as
agreed upon by the conferees might as
we'll be eliminated and branded il as "a
makeshift, a sham and fraud"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Government VIII Build
Million Dollar Aircraft
Factory at Philadelphia

In view OF the enormous expansion
Of the airplane industry now being un-
dertakon in tho United States" said
the secretary, III was felt that it was
necessary to increase the navy de
rartment's facilities along these lines"
Tie navy's air program is sepa-
rate undertaking from the great 500. :
100000 aircraft act A large sum for
naval aircraft production is under
stood tn he still available from re-
cent appropriations and Mr.. Daniels
has asked Congress for additional
funds for tho purpose which ne hopes
will be supplied by the time payment
for the now factory must be mad2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
NEGRO LIBERIA
HAS DECLARED
WAR ON GERMANY

Washington. Aug. Liberia, the
Negro Republic on the coast Of Africa,
has declared war on Germany. Some
time ago Liberia broke off diplomatic
relations.
The declaration of war now gives OPP
pcrtunity to intern German merchant
ships and others who have been ac-
cused Of unneutral activities. The
United States was advised today of the
little republics action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Present Division Found
Unwieldy to Be Re-
placed by Smaller
Continental Unit
ARTILLERY RATIO
MUCH INCREASED
Machine Gun Arm Also Materi-
ally Observation-Disclosures to
Number 10000 Instead of 49,
900 Men-Reserve Battalions
Provided.

Washington, Aug. "A reorganiza-
ton of American army units, under
the division totalling $4,000 men found
unwield for service on European bat
telfelds is abandoned for the CONT
mental unit Of about 1900 men. has
been ordered by the war department.
Two Brigades to Division
Under the new plan a division will
include only two infantry brtgades Of
two regiments each, in place Of three
brigades of three regiments each und-
or the old scheme. Many other organi
alton changes are made. including a
material increase in the artillery and
machine gun strength of each divis-
ion. The cavalry regiment now in
Guided in each division is detached.
4 trench mortar battery is added and
the old army corps plan abandoned
after the Civil war is again put in
operation.
The IS divisions of the national
guard as now constituted will be re-
aligned in conformity with the new
plan after the guardsmen reach their
training camps. No changes in camp
assignments, it is presumed, will be
involved. The national army will be
organized from the start under this
plan. So far as the regulars are con-
cerned, il has been understood that the
re- organization already has been car
red out for the units now In France.
(Continued on Page 10-CoIumn s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

The question OF Japan and the South
Sea Islands came up in the special ses-
sion of the Japanese Diet In the form Of
an Interpolation by member Of the OPP
position viscount Motono. the foreign
minister, was asked whether the proceed
ing cabinet had offlcially informed the
United States that Japan would abandon
the islands. The minister replied that the
Japanese government had never made
any such declaration to the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
1000 Vacancies in Regulars

washington, Aug. Reconstruction OF
an aircraft factory at the League Is
land navy yard, Philadelphia, to cost
approximately 100000 and to be
completed in 100 days. was ordered
today by Secretary Daniels. The plant
will employ 1000 workers and will be
capable OF producing 1000 small planes
yearly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Washington, Aug. Provost Mar
shall General Crowder and his assist
ants are at work on the final set Of
regulations to be promulgated this
week to complete organization of the
men selected.
1000 Vacancies in Regulars
Statements issued today by the war
department show that preliminary
figures place the total force OF national
guard taken into the federal service
August 5th at 1903 officers and 49,
SS4 men. Another statement showed
that 1S0,166 war volunteers have been
recruited for regular service since
April |, leaving only 1000 vacancies in
the regulars at war strength.
These figures mean that approx
mately 125,000 men are now under
arms exclusive Of the navy and marine
corps. to be supplemented within the
next few weeks by S7,o00oraised under
the selective draft bill OF the latter
number about $4,000 will compose the
third great element of the war army
the national army and the remainder
will go to fill UP the regulars and the
guard and their reserves.
Assignment of Drafted Men
The mobilization regulations will
show how the drafted men are to be
assigned. Already the war department
has received countless applications
from, man certain ~ he called in the
first Increment of the draft forces, for
ASSIGNMENT to some particular arm or
branch Of the service. Where man
has been summoned by his local
board for physical examination no
method exists whereby he may enlist
IN the regulars and have his service
count on the home quota. 1t is prob
able. however, that some effort will he
i ade to meet the wishes of the draft
ed men in this regard as far as pos
sible when they are modified. 1t can
only be done to limited extent, as
the regulars and guard, as shown by
today's statement are practically fill
ed up now.
War Department Recruiting
The war department has taken over
recruiting for the national guard as
we'll as the regulars. the entire guard
having now become part of the army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
LATHR0P SUICIDE
Springfield Man Hangs
Himself in Garage at
New Harbor

New Harbor, Me. Aug. 7.-F'rederick
W. Lathrop. aged So, a real estate deal
e. in Springfield, Mass. committed sui
eide by hanging today in a garage con-
rected with a summer hotel here.
He had passed his summers here for
several years. Dependency over Ill
health was believed to have caused him
to take his own life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Aside from the Russian theatre the
hostilities on all the fronts are virtu-
ally at a standstill Commandments at
some points are attaining fairly vio-
lent proportions and here and there
small infantry manoeuvres have oc-
Cured on the front in Flanders, but as
yet the operations have not taken on
the aspect OF a contemplated resump-
ton of the big allied drive which the
bad weather Of last week brought to
an abrupt end.
Further Thrusts at Lens
The Canadians operating against
Lens have again made thrusts of a
successful nature into the environs of
the already encompassed coal center.
which apparently cannot long with
stand capitulation. BY the use of cur
tain fires, the Germans are endeavor-
ing to keep back further encroach-
ments into their terrain here, but even
with this fire against them. the in
trepid Canadians continue almost daily
to extend their saps and now are firm
~ ensconced on the south and west
outskirts Of the town.
The aspirations of the German
Crown Prince to win territory against
Gen. Fetain's forces on the southern
front in France have not as yet been
realized.
New Teuton Maneuver
Having been enabled, mainly
through the disaffection in the Rus
sian army. to drive the Russians out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Washington, Aug. AFTER anoth
er days debate on the administration S
food control bill, the Senate late to-
day reached a formal agreement nv
unanimous consent to vote finally to-
morrow at o'clock on the conference
report which was approved by the
House last week.
Approval Of Report Certain
Both advocates and opponents of the
legislation said tonight there was no
DOUBT OF the Scnates approval Of the
conference report, probably by an
overwhelming majority. Sending of
the measure to President Wilson for
his signature will be delayed until
FRIDAY, because the House adjourned
today until Friday and the final draft
must be signed by presiding officers
of both houses.
But few speeches are expected in
the Senate tomorrow before the vote
administration leaders predict there
Will be less than a dozen votes finally
registered in opposition. Immediately
after its disposition it is planned to
adopt the conference report on the first
administration food bill, providing a
food survey and appropriations to
stimulate production. Little oppos-
ton is expected.
Discussion today, in criticism Of
many features Of the legislation and
mostly by senators who expect to vote
for the conferees' draft apparently re-
suited in conviction among the oppo-
nents that further discussion would
accomplish nothing.
Wadsworth Denounces Delay
The principal speech Of the day was
made by Senator Wadsworth who said
the good things in the bill outnumber-
co the bad ones but protested against
elimination Of the provision for a con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
coNSCR|PT ARMY
Should Be Physically
and Morally Fit
Gen. pershins Says Men Must Learn
to Obey Orders Promptly, Implicitly
and Willingly But Not Necessarily
Automatically

Paris. Aug. 7.-Maior General Pershing,
commander Of the American expedition In
France. told the Associated Press today
i vas highly essential that the men in
Americas conscript army should be in
lined and capable of individual action.
Keep Morals Clean
The general said: Our men must be
IN good physical condition. keeping their
morals clean and thereby capable of
meeting the trying conditions of modern
warfare. The men mus. learn to obey
orders promptly. implicitly and willingly
olt not necessarily automatically.
object to the word automatic. be-
cause We DO not want machine made
organization. but an army Of thinking
Zen men with individuality. men fully
capable and ready to assume command Of
UNITS. should their officers be killed or
'ncapacttated. as sometimes happens in
trench warfare.
War Is Serious Work
The men must be made to realize that
war is not sport or play. but serious
work demanding the utmost energy and
attention to insure success"
General Pershing likened army organ
<aNon 10 a football team in which each
man is trained to physical perfection I'M
ger strict discipline. but is capable OF
brilliant individual action In a crisis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
PRODUCTION COST
Wilson Takes Up Sub
ject Of War Prices
eioaest Problem Is Protection Of Gen.
etsl PubIie-Heavy Government Pur.
ehsses VIII Tend to Raise Prices to
Private Consumers

washington, Aug. 7.-Pres!dent Wilson
owned his attention today to the subject
=, var prices and paid a personal visit
10 the federal trade commission to urge
t,,ed!t!on Of the investigation to ascer-
.at,, the cost OF producing materials re-
,r-ed BY the government At the Persi-
dents direction the commission has un-
der.aken inquiries to determine produc-
ZION costs on most Of the basic supplies
needed for war uses. including coal. coke,
steel, iron, petroleum, tin, aluminium,
wire, zinc. copper. lead, cement, lum-
her and their derivities. Preliminary re-
norts will be forthcoming within a few
weeks
Definite Policy Soon
announcement Of definite policy re-
epecting war purchases and prices prob
ably will be made soon. Administration
officials generally already have rather
clearly defined ideas as to the course the
government will pursue. War profits will
be kept at a minimum and II producers
and manufacturers evince any great un-
Willingness to supply the countrys war
nee is at reasonable prices the govern
ments power to commander materials
will be invoked. The administrators
hope is however, that this will never be-
come necessary.
Protection Biggest Problem
The biggest problem now occupying off,
t!als studying the subject of war prices
IS protection for the general public. AL
though the proposal is meeting determin-
ed opposition, the administration intends
that the Allies shall share with this gov
eminent in reduced costs for supplies.
This is easy of accomplishments. since
the American government II negotiations
with producers fail to produce desired
results can go into the market and buy
for its associates. It Is realized. how
ever, that heavy government purchases
will tend to raise prices to private con-
suners and this presents an obstacle that
Is causing considerable concern II there
Is any way to accomplish It, the admins
tration desires to keep prices generally
down without resort to legislation Some
officials believe this may be done in an
Indirect way when the new war industries
hoard begins to decide priority Of man
utacture and shipment Of goods.
A Buying Policy
The war board will meet again tomor-
row and probably will make known a
buying policy so far as questions OF pri-
o,ty and procedure are concerned The
present plan is to consolidate American
and Allied government war purchases
through the central purchas sing commit
tee which Is a part Of the war board
IN fact officials OF the council OF ma
tional defense for some time have been
Passing on all Allied contracts. although
he subject Of prices has been left to re-
rotiations between the American seller
ann the foreign buyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

CLOUDY
Forecast for New England: Increas-
ing cloudiness Wednesday,; Thursday
showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

New Teuton Maneuver
Having been enabled, mainly
through the disaffection in the Rus
sian army. to drive the Russians out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Wadsworth Denounces Delay

The principal speech Of the day was
made by Senator Wadsworth. who said
the good things in the bill outnumber-
co the bad ones but protested against
elimination of the provision for a con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
MRS. HARRY YSTOLER RELATES PIT|F LII
 STORY OF RUSSIA
Wife of Alexander City Man Arrives After Three Years of Effort to
 Reach Husband

Alexander City July 22.-(Special.) Mrs. Mary Stoler, wife of Harry Stoler of this city, and sister of D. Cohen of Cohen & Saul of this city, has just reached Alexander City from Russia, where her husband left her over three years ago with an understanding for her to follow as soon as he had bought his home and established business. Harry Stoler came to Alexander City three years ago. leaving his wife and two children at Yanovo, Kovno pro- vince, Russia, with arrangements to follow.
 In few weeks after MT. Sto1er left Russia war was declared and his wife was completely cut off from coming Her arrival brings lurid story or the suffering she has endured, for in the drive of the German army into Russia last year the city of Yanovo was cap tured and she. with her children, fled to Wilma, one of the cities of Poland and remained till that city was in vested and captured after heavy bom- bardment. in which many women and children either were killed outright or starved on the roadside, in their ef- fort to save themselves from capture
 WAS IMPRISONED
 At this place, Mrs. Stoler was taken captive and was interned as a German
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
AN APPRECIATION
 OF THE AGE-HERALD
,o the Editor of The Age-HeraId.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 As general chairman of the com mittee of the Civic association which handled the old Newsboys' Day, l feel greatly indebted to the Birmingham Age-Herald and to you personally for the magnificent cooperation rendered the committee.
 The unselfish work done by you and your paper and the men employed by you was a mighty power In making the event the success that it was, and l am sure that I voice the sentiment of the entire membershiD of the or ganization when 1 say that without The -HeraId's valuable assistance in giving us publicity that counted for so much, we would not have succeeded as We did I extend to you my sim cere thanks and it will ever be my aim to reciprocate in any way that opportunity presents itself on behalf
 of the organization that l represent, and personally for your liberality with
 space that we know was worth hun dreds of dollars to you but which Cost
 us not penny. We are indeed gratc-
 ful.
 The Age Herald was one of the first
 papers that we consulted about put
 ting on this campaign for the char
 ities that we all knew to be so worthy
 and the hearty response and enthu-
 siastic efforts that followed through
 out the campaign proved to be one of
 the strongest agencies in securing the
 handsome results that went far above our expectations.
 I want to specially congratulate you upon having on your staff men like Robert Murphy, your capable and un- tiring advertising manager, and Rob- ert Messer, a young reporter, who is live all over and appreciative of things that count.
 MT. Murphy as chairman of the prize committee did what he was asked to do-secure a prize-the loving cup which was donated to the team get l ting the largest amount of money and l when he was turned down by various concerns that we felt would contrib ute the cup he kept right on working until he got the cup from a personal | friend, Reid Lawson. and delivered the
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 Here is hoping that next year W | will double the score of 1917. in whicl 1 attempt we know The Age-Herald vii 1 be with us heart and soul as demon strated in the experience we have jus l gone through. Very truly yours, T. J. CRITTENDON
 General Chairman Old Newsboys' Da. Committee. Birmingham Civic Asso | ciation.
 | Birmingham, July 21. 1917.