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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
Comparative Quiet Pre-
walls in France and
Belgium-NO Direct
Advices Have Yet
Been Received from
Petrograd and Trust
worthy Statements as
to Russia Are Entirely
Lacking

With the Russian situation still oh
ecure by reason Of tho fat that no
direct adviccs are being received from
Petrocrad or Moscow the Italian stu
alton remains Of transcendcnt interest
in the news of the world war;
Every where along the hattle front
from Lake Gardar eastward and
thei CO southwark along the Piave riV-
er to the .tdratic sea the Italians are
holdins the enemy in check. except III
the hilly region in the vicinity of Ash
ago plateau, where additional @aua
have been made by tho invaders The
now advances by the Tcutonic allies rs
observed on the war maps do not III
dicate that points of extremely great
strategic value have been won. but
rather that the Italians on various
sectors have given ground before SUI
perior numbers and at the same time
have Strengthened out and Icsscncd the
length of their front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
Letter to Lloyd George
VILLA HIMSELF
in COMMAND AT
IOJINACA FORD

Presidio, Texas. NOV. 15-Trancis-
CO Villa is in personal command Of the
Villa troops now occupying tie DIN
aga fort, according to col. Miguel Tril-
cd 10 the Associated Press correspond
ent at noon today at tho main Dim
aga ford,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
St8.Oo0.GO0 Still REQUIRED

Approximately slS,H}0ctN of the desired
S33.tt","o0 is vet to be raised and the
Council expressed concern over reports
that most Of the sl7O1ooo thus far sub
scrih"d consisted Of large subscriptions,
most of which had been provided in
advance Of the campaign"
The central department with headquar-
tors in Chicago. leads other districts Of
the country with total subscriptions Of
S2lS9G7
Subscriptions reported from the north
eastern department. Boston, amount 10
81 ,9Sl. S'2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
Makes Trip Of Inspection

He said Villa made a trip Of inspec-
ton of the country in the vicinity Of
Oiinaga and would return tonight
Col Trillo also said Hipolito Villa was
in Ojinaga with his brother, having
crossed from the United States more
than week ago.
Execution Of Prisoners Denied
Twenty -four of the federal and Villa
wounded arc now in Oiinaga and per-
mission has been asked to bring them
10 Preside for treatment
Col. Trillo denied the execution Of
prisoners. lie said one of the federal
colonies who was wounded last night
had been given the liberty of the
town pending the removal of wounded
prisoners to the American side.
Villas losses we're comparatively
light according to Capt Jose Maria
Jaurette of Villas general staff, who
accompanied Villas secretary to the
ford.
a dead federal officer was seen on
the Mexican side Of the river today.
Juarez Next Objective
Juarez is Francisco Villas next hor-
der objective. after which general
attack on Chihuahua City is scheduled
according to plans revealed today b .
Villa leaders in the Ojinaga garrison.
The capital of tho new movement
headed by Villa is TO be established
there, according to this plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
OIaz Withdraws Advanced Post,

~ inc NUS north of the Venetian
pam Gen. Diaz, the new commander
E-chlef OF the Italians. has withdra wn
MS advanced posts south Of Monte To-
nidtlco. ON the ASiaco plateau and
liehc" eastward t. where the battle
ii"hl meets the upper reaches of the
tlaNc river the German and Austro-
hungarian forces are adding strength,
70 'Lcir attacks. doubtless hoping to
'rNc through 1.-THE highland country
|" tho 'iAins Of N"netia before tho ,h-
pec'cd arrival Of British and French
improvements becomes a fact
Notwithstanding the arduous retreat
rom the lsonzo westward. the Italians
eN'uehliE nave been able to reinforce
thelr northern line sufficiently to Give
od'tfe 10 the enemy in such strength,
rs 10 prevent a prCCipitate invasion
Oh the loWlandS. where undoubtedly
III IS the ambition of the enemy I,
turn the flank offs the defenders and
force a withdrawal of their lines still
farther westward.
Along tho Piave from, tho region of
retire to the Adriatic the invader az
numerous points have cndcavored to
MAKE new crossings Of the river hut
everywhere they have been thwsrtod
lhose OF them who already are on
the west bank of the river are being
hard held TO their original positions.
me artillery and rifle fire of the ItaI-
ians keeping them in check Near
Ienzon the positions of the enemy
IlanuaiiN are being encroached upon.
while near the mouth Of the river at
Grisolera the invaders in tho swamrv
lowlands constantly are under = viz
orous shell and rife fire.
Continued on Pare 2-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
Widest RUMoRS
in Circulation as to the
Russian Situation
One Statement Declares 1000 Persons
Were Killed in Street Fighting in
rograd Is in Flames-a third Says
kerensky Army at Gates Of City

London. NOV. 1.-Two thousand per-
sens had been killed in street fighting
in Moscow up to noon Tuesday, accord
ing to reports brought by travellers
arriving at the Russo-Swedish from
tier as forwarded in press dispatches
from Stockholm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
petrograd in Flames

Petrograd IN flames
According to press reports from
Stockholm, travellers who arrived yes
terday evening in Hapara nda Swed-
en-, from Finland, say rumors are cur
rent there that Petrograd is in flames
Kerensky Forces Near Capital
According to a Pctrograd dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph Co. dated
Wednes day, NOV. H. kerensky's mixed
detachments are concentrated close TO
petro2rad.
Continued on Page 2-Col q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
WASTACE EXCEEDS
RECRUITS ENLISTED
IN CANADIAN FORCES

Ottawa, Nov 15.-Thc total wa3taee
of infantry in the Canadian expeditions
airy forces in October exceeded in to-
tai number Of recruits enlisted durinc-
the same period by 1898. according t.
figures given out by the militia depart
mcnt hcro today The total vastacs
was 364a being made up Of iol7 mon
discharged in Canada; 1866 returned to
Canada from overseas for DISCHARGE
and 1866 casualties overseas
But 1850 Recruits Enlisted
The total number Of recruits secured
for overseas service in the Canadian
infantry was 1850. OF these lo4J mcn
were recruited in the United States.
The following American casualties
with the Canadian forces in France
were reported today:
Wounded-Private J. Dexter, Brock
ton, Mass; a. 3. Mcdonald Rox-
bury, Mass; E. l.. Cogswell. Fort Fair
field. Me; "A Mcdonald. Maiden,
Mass; otis Haines, Everett. Mass
II. L. Mitchell. Danvers. Mass; J. G. /
Durrel, Franklin, y. H.; D. A. Wot-
ton, Newburyport. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
UNION LABOR TO ASK
GUARANTEES DURING
LABOR COOPERATION

buffalo, \. y. NOV. 15.-Whilc COM
mlttccs were still working long hours
on the ls5 resolutions submitted for
consideration at the 3,th annual con-
vention of the American Federation OF
Labor. the delegates had another day
of oratory in which speakers from two
nations allied with the United States
counScllcd International cooperation
of labor in the nations war plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
First Serious Campaign

Carranza has directed campaigns.
against various rebel chiefs, hut never
before has he made a serious attempt
TO dispossess ralacz. who has cXaGtcd
taxes from the foreigners owning the
oil wells who also were paving heavy
taxes to the established government.
Carranza's government has not regard =
cd the payment Of money by the for
cigners to PalaeZ as a friendly act. but
the Allies justified their course on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
THE WEATHER
RAIN

RAIN
Forecast: Local rains Friday: Sat
urday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
Aowatt Urges Shutdown

This action followed speech ~
Alexander HoWat', president or the
coal miners of the Kansas district VINO
urged miners III Kansas. Missouri. OK :
lahoma and Arkansas to close down
All mines in their districts.
M. Howatt urged this action before
tho convention Of 800 delegates called
here to consider the penalty clause
which Fuel AdmiH .etrator II: y. Car
field has insisted should be EMBODIED
i'm the wage contract between the
miners and operators. Mr.. Howatt had
announced at the forenoon session that
he would present later in tho day a
plan by which the penalty clause prob
lcm could be solved. II know what we
should do" he said. and am willing
,o assume the responsibility 20" IT, |
would Ike to see the miners tie mp
eN cry coal mine in tho Southwest DIS
trict unless the operators pay the in
crease VIC demand out of their own
pockets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
aiser's enemies.
Oieguez to Dispense Rebels

General Manuel Dicguez has been
sent into the field at the head of a
considerable force with orders to clear
the country between San Juis Potosi
and Tampico of rebels. Onciel re-
ports reaching Washington indicate
the effectiveness Of his work. Al
ready he has defeated one body Of
rebel troops and Killed Magdaicna
Ccdilio, one of the two Ccdillo broth
ers who long have been the leaders
Of the rcNolutionists in that part of
Mexico. Unless orders 10y The war
department to change his plans it is
expected Gen. Dieguez will move to-
ward the coast and attack Palace.
Representatives of foreign governments
display more concern over the news
Of the campaign against Palace than
they have over any recent develop
mcnt in Mexican affairs. News If
minor rcvolts in diffcren, parts Of
Mexico. oven the activities of tho Vii
liStaS along the border have failed to
arouse great interest but the TampiCo
situation Is Of vital concern because
of the huge volume Of oil shipped from
that port to the Allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
Resolutions Considered

The resolutions committee, it is UNI
dcrStoOd. devoted d part of today to
tho considerations Of resolutions Of
industrial preparedness for the pro-
lection of skilled tradesmen Of the
United States in the post war period .
the placing of all contracts on govern
ment work on the basis of an eight
hour day: consumption Of aliens. and
for the naming Of an emergency labor
supply commission.
The resolution on a labor supply
commission was introduced BY Vice
President James A. Duncan. II is re-
garded as important, as it deals par
,icnlarly with the shipbuildins and
metal trades and in a measure outlines
what union labor will ask as & guar
antee to the safeguard Of its members
during a period Of close cooperation
with the federal government.
The resolution provides that the
unions furnish the men required on
request Of companies as far as pos
sible and that the union shall also
furnish instructors to train men for
emergency service as they may he re-
quired.
A favorable report on the resolution
is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
His Resolution Defeated

on roll call the resolution was de-
feated ISIS to 165.
The convention adopted a resolution
instructing the officers Of the three
districts to confer with officials Of the
operators associa ton and obtain the
best possible penalty clause.
The action rescinds that taken last
night when the delegates rejected the
penalty clause.
The convention adjourned subject TO
the call of the chairman. Alexander NJ.
Howatt. president Of the Kansas dis
tIict II was explained that negotia
tons now are where they were prior
a. the drawing mp of the sn-ca1led
Kansas CITY agreement" which con
tanned a clause abolishing the auto
matte penalty clause. That Phase uf it
vas objected to by the fuel admins
traitor. who held that the automatic
penalty clause tended to ensure con-
tinuity of production.
BY their acton tonight ii was
stated, the miners have tacitly ac-
|cepted the penalty clause. 1t was made
clear. however. that the miners would
Insist upon wage increases being en-
Bodied in the new clause.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

I think 1t was very bright in little
Billy Bunny to drive the wicked snake
aSay, as 1 told you In the last story,
anh as soon as he was out of sight,
the little rabbit took Uncle Lucky by
the front paw and together they hop
ped back to the Luckymobile. And then
they turned on full speed and drove
off until they began to get hungry so
they stopped and got out and sat down
under a nice shady tree. And Billy
Bunny opened his knapsack and took
out an apple pie and some carrot
jam and some lettuce crackers, and he
and the old gentleman rabbit had as
nice lunch as you and I would II
we went TO q restaurant.
And then they both took a nap, and
while they were sleeping puppy dog
came by, and when he saw the Lucky
mobile and the two rabbits sound
asleep he Jumped into the automobile
and took it away.
Oh, IL some little bird had sung
A song to wake them up,
The Luckymobile wouldn't have
Been stolen by that pup.
But not a single person saw
That wicked deed, guess,
And so the Dummies woke themselves
In an hour, more or less.
But bunnies don't sleep for ever any
more than little boys and girls do, and
by and by they woke up. And how nice
and rested they felt-or, so nice-until
they looked over to where the Lucky
mobile NAH been standing, and then
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
Billy Bunny and His Friends

they began to feel very queer, And fira
Billy Bunny looked at Uncle Luckw
and then the old gentleman rabbit
looked at Billy Bunny, and then theS
looked over to the place where thu.
automobile had been, and then theI
rubbed their eyes and looked again
AT last they hoped around every.
where, and Uncle Lucky looked be.
hind big tree and Billy Bunny look.
ed under stone, but OF course they
couldn't find the automobile. NJ
Maybe we'll find 1t yet" said BOO,
Uncle Lucky. trying not to lose heart
SO off they started again.
BY and by they came to hollow
stump on which was q sign which read:
Gasoline and he Cream for Motor.
lists"
oh, dear!" sighed Uncle Lucky, 'Tm
not q motorist any more" And then hi
sighed three times and half.
What makes your Uncle Lucky look
30 sad" said a voice, and who should
come out of the hollow stump but the
Jay Bird who had sold the Airship to
Billy Bunny for 80. And when the lit
tie rabbit told him what had happened
the Jay Bird said: Hurry down the
road. for that puppy Just bought some
ice cream for your automobile, and II
you hurry you may catch him." And
II the automobile doesn't get cranky
after eating the ice cream I'll tell you
In the next story how dear Uncle
Lucky gets his Luckymobile back
again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
Ripping Rhymes
~ WALT MAson
FOOLISH rAIk.

VSSIISn tAINs
Twas in the state of Wis, a senator
got his. He sprung a line OF talk that
gave the state q shock. disloyal, fool
ish stuff. Of which we've had enough.
His fellow statesmen rose, and seized
him by the nose. and fired him from
his place. all loaded with disgrace. His
!!.:ia Course is rim. Ills staiesmansnip
Is done; In outer darkness now he
clasps his clammy brow. and doubt
less wishes that he hadn't used his hat
th-m which & speak q piece; Ills woe
will never cease. And other folks whose
jaws wag needlessly should pause The
man whose active tongue, on roller
bearings hung. upon the zephyrs filings
unpatriotic things. may find himself,
some morn, disdained, a thing of scorn
Perhaps he means no wrong by his
opinions strong: but men are under
strain. and foolish talk and vain may
stir their souls to Ire, to doings fierce
And dire. And then the gabsmith sees
that talk 10 disease. While riding on a
rail he let's his bitter wall, and wishes
he had canned the words at his com
mand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

Catholic friar who followed his regi-
ment which was mainly comprised Of
members of the Catholic faith and who
in the hercest lighting Of McClellans
retreat to the James river. walked the
firing line with cross and canteen
bringing material ana ghostly comfort
to the wounded When the red wrath
walks the battlefields and the black
time to make inquiry as to creeds and
denominations but 70 think of God. AS
wei! demand the denomnational at
filiations and the breed of the Good
Samaritan.
Yes, Subscriber" a man must be
member Of IAN evangelical church"
according TO term, to qualify as a di-
rector in the Y. NJ. c. A. And so
must person be a Catholic to hold
office in the various hospital societies
OF the Catholic church. The Y. NJ. /.
A is doing work of christian service
to humanity as the Catholics do in
their hospitals. Tho doors of a Y. NJ.
C. A. in the army camp or at home
swing wide open TO all men OF all
creeds or Of no creed as do the doors
of a Catholic hospital. 1t is hard to
restrain impatience with any who will
stop to ask the creed of man in des-
~ ~
the work Of samaritanism. The evan
gelscal" who questions thus the work
of a Catholic hospital would be too
small souled TO ever grow the life OF
a christian deal. And II is a poor rule
that fails TO work both ways.
Let US all. whatever our creeds and
peculiar beliefs, submerge them to the
higher duty which includes all hui
manity Of all creeds and beliefs Let
US avoid all intolerance. the intolerance
that bars and the intolerance that re-
ssnts, while We join as citizens of this |
country and citizens Of God to do all
that is within LIS in common right |
eousness. For We are all neighbors |
whatever our creeds and lack OF |
CT eeds
Forget 1t, Subscriber" Il is no |
time TO argue the difference of |
CIV r:c2hccs o. spa: hairs over the dr. !
fe-ent routes we are all following with |
common h1pa and lat us baUo,a -
] common future
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
Topics of the Times

American socialists can't so to the
socialist hurrah in Sweden, The gov
ernment seems to think they might get
TOO sociable
The governments move to ascertain
the incomes of farmers may be worth
all it costs the farmers themselves in
taxes If it induces them to keep books
and install some sort of a cost system.
If man were to sell or buy liberty
bond on Sunday would he be subject
to arrest?
Three branches of government are
better than one. tho one may think
the others cabeageheads.
From a candidacy for United States
senatorship to subordinate job in the
state trcasurer's office evinces thirst
for place that time can not wither nor
custom change.
Anyhow, If a man cant be an officer
he may be able to get past the re-
criiting examination and go along
anyhow.
The big periodical publications should
pay and pay we'll but why put the big
periodical out Of business by a postage
surtax while permitting the munition
makers to get away with enormous
profits and letting the brewers set their
own mulct?
While about it shoot the periscope
off the food Spectator and take a shot
or two at subterranean coal operators.
If the appeal TO the supreme court
OF the Sunday question is to be settled
quickly best not assign the case to any
Justice who hasn't been able to Keep
within shouting distance OF his docket
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
Silent Bidders.

There are many methods in auction
rooms whereby well-known bidders sig
Nifty to the auctioneer their intention
Of increasing the last bid made with
out any verbal notification. One man.
for instance. will very carefully adjust
his tie, another may purse up his lips.
n third tickle himself behind the right
or left ear. 1t Is fact that one OF
the richest buyers in certain West
end auction room intimates that he
has reached his limit by the polishing
Of the lenses of his eyeglasses, while
yet another, adopting the most nom
chalant attitude, as II he were really
not bidding at all. but was casually
examining the lots AZ they came for
ward, gives his signal by the opening
and swapping Of the case Of his gold
hunting watch, as, II he were just
glancing at the time. OF course. the
auctioneer knows the idiosyncrasies
OF his various customers, and there
fore accepts the bid and calls 1t out,
while the general body assembled there
are utterly at loss to know who has
made the last ADMINISTRATION Tit
Bits.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
The Roman calendar.

The Romans had the most dimcult
style OF calendar. for they had liked
epochs, namely, the Calends, on the arst
Of the month; the Nones, about the 9th
Of the month, and the Ides, which were
the middle Of the month. Instead,
however, Of counting forward from
these periods, they counted backward.
so that, for instance, the 18th OF the
month would be three days before the
Ides, and 20 on, which made calcula-
lions Of calendars ana aimanacs dlIn-
cult, since the Nones and Ides varied
according to the month; the Nones be-
Ing always the ninth day before the
Ides.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

Preparations to register 100000
young men on June for military SER
vice are proceeding swiftly throughout
the country. Advices reaching tho war
department show that forty-two states
have their machinery already organized
ready TO proceed with the work. The
reports mean that central boards have
been established IN couhty and city fof
each 10000 population. that blanks and
forms have been distributed and that
nation wide machinery stands ready to
take the military census in the shortest
time ever allowed for such huge I'M
dertaking-one twelve-hour day. The
plan was evolved by Brigadier General
Crowder, provost marshal general, az
we'll as judge advocate general OF the
army, and it's efficiency rests upon its
simplicity. The scheme is TO co-or-
dinate the vast electoral machinery OF
every state under one central author
ity. At one step all local conditions
are met in tais way.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
THE CLASS WHICH PAYS.
fDrs Moines ReGisterl

"Mr. Chairman, something IL hap
pening in the United States that can
not help having serious influence
upon the country While the country
H getting rich, the people are getting
poor. The average American As stead
fly losing his purchasing power. In
other words, wealth is being conceU
trated in the hands OF a comparative
" few rich people. In other words
again. the great ssen!ns and energy OF
the nation has not during the last few
years, benefited the average citizen.
We have had class az opposed to q
popular prosperity."--An1os Pinchot
before the senate finance COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Pinchot was before the senate
committee urging that the cost Of the
war be put upon the wealth Of the
country, rather than on the industry
oi the country.
II may be said for him - It may
be said for Henry Ford that in urgins
tax upon incomes he b not propos-
.ne something for the other fellow. He
| Is himself rich man, who would feel
the burden.
But II is so much easier to levy
iteSes that can be passed ALONG 20 sae
ultimate consumer. 1t II so much
easier to levy little taxes upon every
body, than big tax on a few.
With all the talk about conscfiptine
money as well as men, money = nevel
fconscfipted II money were coIiscapt'
ed FOR one war the most powerful ~
gument Of all against war would D
lprovided. VI, III A
J II the KruDp gun works had knox.