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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
H00ver'S Plans
for Continuing
Relief Work

Boston, Feb. 12.-The American Com
mission for Relief in Belgium will con-
tinue it's activities toward obtaining
funds and supplies, and will support and
cooperate with another neutral relief
organization as soon as one is formed
to administer the work Herbert c.
Hoover. chairman of the commission
stated here tonight.
After addressing meeting in the in
,terests of the fund Mr.. Hoover learn
ed from press dispatches and subse-
quently from the state department at
Washington. of the announcement from
London that the American relief work
ers would be withdrawn from Belgium
and Northern France. He said he
thought they would go to Holland and
set up temporary headquarters there
The American evacuation does not
mean immediate lack of food for those
who have been cared for, although the
commission has automatically stopped
the movement of further supplies from
Amsterdam or other points, Mr.. Hoover
stated.
There is s25OOo.o0o worth of food now
stored IN warehouses in the various dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

tricts in which we have been active,
said Mr.. Hoover. 1T is equivalent to d
six weeks supply. This food is in charge
of Belgian officials and they will be au-
thorized to administer its distribution I'M
til another organization steps in to take
over the work.
IF the Germans do not interfere with
the Belgian administration and allow it to
go on uninterrupted, allowing time and
opportunity for another neutral group to
control the relief, there is no reason why
the relief work should not go on indefi-
nitely.
"A food supply for these 100000 people
is necessary and it must be in the hands
of some other neutral body under re-
organization of the machinery now dis
placed Support from this country is just
as necessary behind any other neutral
body as it has been behind US. The
British and French have supported us
Americans as neutrals loyalty, and with
large sums The American Commission
for Relief in Belgium will continue to
support and cooperate with any other
neutral relief organization"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

government continue to give what he
called an enormous subsidy" to the
newspapers and magazines and not re-
duce the cost of letter postage which
now furnished about three-fourths Of
the postal revenues.
Division of the amendment into two
sections so that the Senate may vote
separately on proposals to increase the
rates on newspapers and magazines
was proposed by Senator Stone. He
said he believed it cost more to trans
port magazines than newspapers pro-
portionately.
Senator Hoke Smith declared his in
formation showed that it does not cost
the government much if any more than
one cent per pound to carry newspa-
pers and that the cost of delivery and
handling at the point of origin is vir-
tually nothing compared with the cost
of similar service for magazines.
Senator Oliver, newspaper pub
Usher, indicated he would vote on the
proposals but said he thought the rates
on second class matter should be
raised, though the present was not the
most opportune time in view of the
increased cost of news print paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
SAYS STEAMSHIP COMPANIES
DISCRIMINATE AGAINST
SHIPMENTS VIA BOSTON

Boston, Feb. 12.-William A. Chandler.
representing the Boston Chamber of
Commerce testified today at a hearing
before Examiner w. A. Disque of the
interstate Commerce Commission that
coastwise steamship companies were
discriminating against New England
shipments through this port. He said
that while freight rates from interior
New England points to Boston were
lower than from such points to New
York and Philadelphia the coastwise
steamship rates from these points
through Boston to southeastern terri
tory were higher than by way of New
York and Philadelphia. Mr. Chandler
declared that steamship companies
ought to be a:le to absorb the interior
rates and give New England manucac-
turers the benefit.
A. l.. kenfield of the freight DEPART
ment of the New York. New Haven &
Hartford Railroad expressed the belief
that there should be an equality of con-
ditions for shippers through the ports
OF Boston, Providence. New London and
New York. The road was interested in
the development OF ali tour ports. he
said, and tried to be an impartial car
rier.
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Employment Commission
Recommended for Bay State

and the state. while others suggested fur
Their study of the subject.
The commission estimated that the
annual cost of a compulsory system OF
health insurance would be about S23,
600 900
An eight hour day for tour workers
in paper mills was favored by five
members OF the commission, two OF
which recommended similar limitation
in all Industries operating day and
night two commissioners favored leg
isiation preventing the employment OF
tour workers for more than IL hours
a day and two others recommended
that there should be no further leg
islation on this subject on the ground
that employers and employees are rap
idlv reaching an understanding in the
matter. Commissioner Walter E. Nc
Lane Of Fail River favored an eight
hour bill. but refused to concur IN the
recommendations of any of the other
members and presented an individual
report.
Members of the special commission
were: Frank :. Farnsworth. Leomin
stcr; Walter r. McLane. Fall River:
Allison G.. Catherton, Beverly; Eden
*. Bowser. Wakefield; Harry c. Wood l.
i'll. Melrose; Edna l.. Spencer. Cam
bridge: John z. Meade. Brockton; Ed
ward G. Morris and Wendell Thorne
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
FLIES DO NOT LIKE
THE COLOR OF BLUE

The Arabs have long known that f,s-
fear or hate the color blue, and that T..
why the houses in many of their town
are kalsomined in a light blue tint.
Before the French Academy of Science
recently Messrs. Galaine and Houlbeert
described the results of their observh
tons on the eyesight of flies. The onl
light that these insects see really well T..
white; their eyes do not see violet AMI
indigo at all; the vibrations of the blue
and green rays are disagreeable 10 them
and red has the effect Of darkness Vel
low alone of all the colored rays s.
tolerated as well as white.
The solar spectrum as seen by the eve
of fly begins at green and ends \;
bright orange. Tho practical conclusion
to be drawn from this Is that when 4
room has blue window panes the flies
therein become as inactive as IL IL wer1
dark.
If a Stat of blind be opened to let 4,
ray of white light the flies viii rusn
toward it and go out through the blind
In Japan they hang curtains made OF
beads of blue glass mixed with tubes or
painted bamboo at the entrances q,
butchers and pastry cooks shops Thss.
let the air in and the flies go out throu,,,
the interstices between the beads. hut A.,
not re-enter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
PERU REPLY TO
WILSON'S NOTE

Lima. Peru. Feb. 12.-The Peruvian
foreign minister. Enrique De La EiNa
Aguero. in replying to the American
minister respecting President Wilson $
suggestion that ether neutral nations
take the same position as the United
States ON the German submarine cam
paign, says:
IN reply to Your EXcellenCy'S rotc
on Feb o. it gives me pleasure to say
that my government fully appreciates
the principles and intentions that guide
Your EXcellency in the present emer-
gency which are in complete conform
lty with Your note Of april IS and
which uphold the defense Of The r;&htS
of all neutral nations. seriously threat
ened by the new methods of maratime
war now attempted to he established.
IN" government trusts that some
modification can still be obtained
opening the way to sentiments OF jus
tice and concord which will prevent
bringing upon America the horrors of
a war without parallel in history
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Il.t.i. Fau IL The establishment Of
A., ....r.niseion 10 take over the control OF
,. SUITE free employment offices, now
,.,...a. tho director OF the bureau Of
,.t.t 10 license ard supervise the
o,,r .lu OF private employment offices
.s.. iu study and make recommendations
.s.,I d, "regulariLe industry. In or
a.r FOO prevent period OF depression ana
,.,-suiL was recommended 10 the leg
.,it. today by a special commission
.1 a...li insurance.
rl commission. which WAS directed u
esa. the question OF Old age pensions,
health insurance unemployment insur-
,alr and hours at labor ~ continuous in
oi.,ricr. submitted y scparat" reports
on ,heac subjects but a majority of its
rsr.h hers were ouly able TO agree on the
siabIishmeut 80 au employment COM
r,s,,u. while most OF the members IA
,,rel some form Of health insurance
sp.p.uu was divided M 10 whether the
,,stHn,. should contribute To the iuhu
,r,a which this would hc paid. Four
,.et.r. of the commission submitted the
s.p ~ M s,t providing for fund To
which employees would contribute two
ems employers two-nf,hs and the state
ers.8ftb some recommended that eN-
rsres. III, horne SOLELY 10y the employers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
RE-DRAFT PROVISIONS
OF SHIPPING BILL

Washington, Feb. l2.-Committce con
sideration Of the administration bill au-
thorizing Communicating of ships and
shipping facilities in emergencies deVcl-
oped today that some of the more drastic
provisions of the measure probably will
he redrafted before it is brought up for
passage
Chairman Denman and Theodore Brent
OF the shipping board which drafted the
bill appeared during the day before the
Senate commerce committee and the
House merchant marine committee ana
gave it as their opinion that the author
ization carried in the measure might be
made less sweeping without seriously af-
fecting their usefulness.
Two board members said that dur
ing the past few days they had been IN
consultation with owners of ShlpyardS
and with foreign interests having YES
sells building in the United States and
pointed out to the committees that the
board is anxious not to embarrass for
cigners who contemplate forming
American corporations or operating
ships under the American flag. rs il
now reads the bill would authorize the
President in case of war or threatened
war to take over any ship building in
this country, owned in this country, or
under American registry.
1t is possible that the section au-
thorizing communicating OF docks,
warehouses and other instrumentalities
of water transportation may be
changed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
SIGH OF RELIEF FROM GERARD PARTY
As SWISS BORDER IS SAFELY REACHED

/; and petty friction which was only ncreas
ed when the foreign office and nilitar!
authorities shifted the responsibility fol
the delav in Mr. Gerard's departure from
one TO another.
No American least of all Ambassa-
dor Gerard could obtain any definite
information. 1t was pointed out to the
officials in vain that their measures
were only applicable to actual war and
that the admirable self-restraint and
polteness of the German people, with
the resultant good effect, was being
jeopaI died.
DELAY followed delay and one excuse
was made after another until Friday
night. when the foreign Office sudden
" announced its willingness to permit
NJ. Gerard to depart on the following
day The names of correspondents and
of other persons were added to the list,
but even then petty delays and uncer-
tainties followed until shortly before
the train was boarded.
Mr.. Gerard's farewells were said in
"a friendly though formal manner.
Many Germans were ir the throng at
tie station. which consisted partlV OF
Americans who had not received per-
mission to depart on the embassy train
and must await the police routine be-
fore being allowed to leave. The fact
that it was not generally known that
Mr. Gerard was departing reduced the
demonstration at the South German
stations to minimum.
The older women and the children
were assigned to the sleeping cars on
the train. The younger persons rode
in the day coaches and made the trip
of 20 hours 10 the border with no serl-
Gus oiscomforts The party was ac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
LITCHFIELD

PLAlNS-pwing 70 the condition ~
the roads Saturday the mail carrier was
not able to make the usual delivery
There wcr" no religious services at the
Plains church Sunday morning.
There is considerable sickness n
town and Dr. Goss is In demand
L. r. Springer is having some nne log
hauled to the mill here
The Sclcctmen were I'm session last
week, closing up the business affair
for the year.
Farmers find a ready sale for pota
toes at s. per bushel, and eggs at a.
cents per dozen.
Miss Angie Roberts has flock Of Fl
Il. |. Red pullets which layed 365 eggs
during the month of January.
Mrs NJ. f. Walker. who has been nj
Portland for time. returned Friday
Mrs Charles Walker went TO Mon
mouth Friday for short time.
Although the winter has been ouitr
severe, birds have seemed more plenty
than usual At the home Of g. Roberts
Il flock of % Brosheaks have been daily
visitors at sweet crab apple tree from
which the fruit was not harvested
News was received here Sunday or
the death of Abizer burlington of Bow
dom, former resident OF Litchfela and
past master of Morning Star Lodge
NO. Al. +. and A. Masons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

able and the workers have been with
drawn. This action has been feared ever
since the break with Germany became in
evtable. Indeed, its forecast has been
one of the strongest deterrents which has
stayed the governments hand in previous
crises.
Even in the shadow Of the break.
however, officials chung tenaciousIy to
the bare hope that Germany would not
exact this step. The government went
on with the other details of the break
as if the question of Belgium did not
enter into consideration at all. The
quiet word went out that the United
States would never withdraw from
Belgium until it was forced to do so
No false pride is felt in official circles
here over American generosity to Bel
GUM. The paltry s9,000,000 which this
country has contributed in money does
not represent even a third of the prof
it this country has made on the $780,
100000 of supplies bought here. nor
fraction of the $250000000 spent dur
ing the life of the commission. The
qualification, however. lies in the fact
that the soul and spirit of the commits
sion was American, its conception and
guiding direction American and its
whole life American in efficiency and
in organizing ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Is RESCUED FROM
NO. PROVIDENCE
HOTEL FIRE

North Providence. f. L., Feb. H.
Eighteen persons were rescued without
injury today from the upper stories
Of the Squantum Hotel which was
damaged by fire starting on the ground
floor and which spread rapidly
through the structure. One woman
vas taken down a ladder by fremen.
Fire Chief Cloutier and Walter Lee
fevbrth a hoseman. were overcome
by smoke and removed to their homes.
The damage was estimated at $4,000
The firemen We're handicapped in their
work by lack of apparatus and by the
intensely cold weather. Many citizens
assisted the firemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
GERMAN PLANES
HAVE DESTROYED
1902 MACHINES

Berlin, Feb. 12.-(By Wireless to Say
Vile Prom the beginning of the wal
to January 81, 1917, German battle
planes and anti-aircraft batteries de-
stroyed 1902 hostile machines, or 161
enemy squadrons of six machines each
according to official statistics obtained
by the Overseas News Agency. In the
period stated 1900 hostile aviators were
put out of the combat and machines val
ued at 100000 marks were destroyed
In 1914-15 hostile airplanes to the mum.
Der of 1853 were brought down. In 1915
the Teutons brought to earth 734 hos.
tile machines. and in January. 1917, the
number of airplanes accounted for was
II
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SAYS HE WAS Pre- SENT WHEN =
MAIZE COLBERT WAS KILLED

Montreal, Feb. 12.-Frederick J. Farrell
who surrendered to the police here today
because he said he was conscience
stricken" was quoted tonight as having
made statement to Detective Inspector
O'connor that he was present on Dec. -
in the apartment in Philadelphia in
which Maize Colbert, an advertising ar.
model, was murdered. Farrell accord
ing to O'Connor. asserted that Bernard
W. Lewis of Pittsburg was responsible
for the girls death, adding that at
tempts on his part to intervene in quar-
rel between Lewis and Miss Colbert had
been repulsed by both. Lewis commit
ted suicide in Atlantic City when about
to be arrested in connection with the
case.
Farrell who is IS years old. is said
to have admitted that he had helped
Lewis lift the body of Miss Colbert into
a bed in the apartment after she had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Won ENCELKEN
HAS NOT RESIGNED

Washington. Feb. 12.-AlthouGh the
appointment of Raymond 7. Baker of
Reno. New, to be director of the mint
succeeding F. j. II. Won Engelken has
been sent to the Senate by the Presi-
dent, it was disclosed today that Mr..
Won Engelken has not vet resigned and
will hold Office for nearly four and one
half years unless he voluntarily tenders
his resignation or is removed Tor cause
by the President.
1t has been understood that Won En-
gelken is TO tender his resignation in
event Of his selection aS president of
the Farm Lean Bank at Columbia. :. c..
but the directors of the bank who Will
select the Offices have not vet been
named by the farm loan board. 1t is
understood that the men under consiG-
Grafton are favorable to Mr.. Won En-
Gelken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

ArN Nttrrland. Feb. ll.-tNia
zoos tcu IN. Most of the members Of
Aruarsad,t G.rard.s large party gave a
genuine rrh ot relief this afternoon
N''n 'f. swiss border WIS reached. FOR
'' 'fAn of IN, last fow days had toll
IT. 2. 'rrH uu tho majority OF the tray
Nu.Dtsvalut Gerard met cordially
wy Heusp u,rmcu who crowded about
ln n l arrival nj Zurich clamoring
Interviews ror papers al over the
''lif'l world. hut nc kept rigidly TO his
discrimination Co speak Ter publication
"'A t's Do Mas reported to President
wilson y Washington.
me strain ~ the situation for the
amer. ans n Berlin had been heightened
''ri ''r cud hv the efforts Of the Ger
'' authorities 80 induce Mr. Gerard to
'pn ntVntntion- Tor an amendment 20
''' Russian American treaty ~ 1929. At
'.f fame time the German newspapers
wee flooded with reports Of the seizure
o. German ships by the United states
a-d pIib stories ~ ANTIQUITIES aud indig
''Wss encountered ~ Count won Bern
H ambassador Gerard was rtiGSc !
F'".ssiuu 10 communicate IN cipher with
Warrington ana tho authorities ignored
'N aenl y % the stories printed in the
herman newspapers until an official mes
Asee received through the spanish en-
Oafs' made " clear that the stories were
mise i'r,or 10 this Ambassador Gerard $
"'enh0ne wires were cut. his mail and
geographic privileges stopped so that he
"uid not oven instruct the American
''''uls--and he was. IN his own words. a
Fsoner
TIE combined result was uncertainty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Release German
Sailors from
Hawaii Custody

Honolulu. Feb 12.-tSsy cable to San
Francisco. Sailors from various Ger
man ships, which took refuge in Ha
wall were released from detention to-
day by immigration officials acting
! they said. under orders from Secretary
Of Labor Wilson.
simultaneously charges against Off
GERS and men held for alleged destruc-
ton of machinery and otherwise Iam-
aging the self-interned ships We're dis
missed in the federal court at the re
quest of the United States district at
torney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
BRITISH CAPTURE 600 YARDS OF
GERMAN GROUND IN ANCRE REGION

ed. ON the remainder OF the front pom
bardments and minor operations have
taken place.
ON the Russian front the Germans nave
attacked the Russian lines at several
points and succeeded on two sectors IL
entering Russian trenches only later to
he driven out, according to Petrograo.
The Berlin war office announces sue
cessrul encounter for the Germans
against the Russians west of Lutsk. The
recapture by the Italians of positions
taken from them last week in the Gor.zla
zone by the Austrans is told of in the
Italian official communication. More
than 100 men were made prisoner in the
engagement. Four British steamers and
one Greek steamer are reported to have
been sunk The aggregate tonnage Of the
vessels was S36i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

been slain. He left the house WITH Lew
is, O'Connor said he confessed. but ha
and Lewis separated on the street and
he saw no more of Lewis
The police here were at first disin-
clined to place much credence in Far
rell's story. as they said they thought
possibly he might be trying to have
himself extradited in order to avoid
military service
Farrell told them. however. that
while he was born in England, he had
lived for some time" in the United
States and was a naturalized American
citizen. Detective Inspector O'Connor
declared that he was impressed with
Farrelrs manner of telling his story
and that he vas convinced Farrell
was sane.
Farrell has told the police. they say.
that he wishes to return to Philadel-
phia to tell what he knows about the
affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
CAPTAIN WASHED
AWAY BY STORM

Liverpool. y. S. Feb. l2--The Glou-
cester schooner Joseph =. Mesquite was
towed into this port today after having
lost her captain. Peter richards who
was swept overheard in storm last
Saturday on Eoseway bank. The storm
in which the captain was washed over
board caused serious injury to one Of
the crew. Morris Norris. The gale bore
the schooner down almost ON her beam
ends and Norris was washed froy the
deck with the captain. but caught IN
the mast head among the ropes and was
rescued by the crew after the vessel
righted
The vessel. which was damaged e.
the extent Of about $1,000. vas t6Nwcd
into port by the Gloucester gasolcnr
schooner Matthew Greer. capt. Richards
wasun married, native of the MaEda
lene islands. and was As years old
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Debate on Mail Rate
Day of Speaking in Senate Fails to Secure Vote
on Motion to Suspend Rule Against Legis-
lation on Appropriation Bill

Washington, Feb. I2.-Several hours
a, debate on the provision in the post :
.are bin 10 increase the rate on sec
.rd. class matter including newspapers
I'D magazines and reduce to one cent
an rate on drop letters failed to bring
,,e senate 20 n vote on the motion of
senator Bryan 10 suspend the rule
against legislation on an appropriation
bin
Expect Two. Thirds Vote
Suspension of the rules requires a
,vo-thlrds vote. but friends of the
,uendmcnt expect TO rally enough
.Ypport to do II. their hope being based
largely on tho known desire of some
senators 90 have an opportunity to
cot, separately ON the various changes
proposed.
senator bryan for the postofiice
committee iu advocating the amend
men. said IL costs the government
shogi Si0o 100000 year to haul sec
n,d class matter and that il receives
hr the service about Sll,000.000. He
ssi IN, increase would mean only
sloui g. 600. 000 nett year in added
r,venue from the ncwspap 'rs and mag
szia,s and insisted II was fair that the