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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

any one nation can maintain its free
dom irrespective OF other nations. Civ
ilization has closely linked together by
the ties OF commerce and quick com
munication common interests. prob
lens and purposes. The future of free
nations will depend upon their joint
ability to devise agencies for dealing
with their common affairs SO that the
greatest opportunity for lire, liberty
and pursuit of happiness may be as
surcd to all.
World Democracy Vital Matter
This matter OF world democracy is
a sect or a party 1t represents the
invincible desire for greater opportun-
ity of the masses of all nations; labor
is the Drawn. sincws and brains OF
society 1t is the user of tools. Tools
under the creative power Of muscle and
brains shape the material of civiliza-
ton. Labor makes possible every great
forward movement Of the world.
But labor is inseparable from phys
ical and spiritual life and progress
Labor now makes it possible that this
dom can be made.
This is laboI's war. 1t must be won
by labor and every stage in the fight
and the final victory must be made tC
count for humanity. That result only
can Justify the awful sacrifice.
we present the matters to the workers
Of free America. confidently relying upor
the splendid spirit and understanding
which has made possible present pro-
gress to enable us to fight a good figh
and to establish principles of freedom
ahroughout the whole world. We regre
that circumstances make Impossible con
tnuous closer relations between thu
workers OF America and those Of the Al
lied countries and that we cannot havt
representation in the inter-allied labor
conference about to convene In London
Their cause and purpose are our owr
cause and purpose. We cannot meet witt
representatives Of those who are aligned
against us In this world war for free
DOM but we hope they will sweep ava.
| the barriers which they have raised be
tween u.s. We doubly welcome the chang
lii it come through the workers of thos
countries.
While this war shall last. We shall b,
working and fighting shoulder to shoul
der with fellow workers OF Great Britain
! France and Italy. We ask the worker
| Of Russia to make common cause Will
US for our purpose is their purpose
! that finally the freedom lovers Of al
countries may make the world safe TO
all peoples to live in freedom and safety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Grand HEADQUARTERS Of the French Az
my in France. Feb. l6.-tRN the Ass"elat-
ed Press, America and French troops
for several days back nave been holding,
IN unison the front line trenches on ono
Of the most famous battlefields Of ;h'-
war. the name 81 which is know.
throughout the world The immediate
impression gained in conversation with
both French and Americans facing the
enemy side by side is that the unison Is
not only of lighting forces but of firm
purpose to win victory by mutual aid
SUIT One Criticism
There is only one criticism to be made
In connection with the Americans said
a distinguished French officer to the cor
respondent who spent whole day among
the Americans holding the line. The
are too anxious to get at grips with tfle
enemy
American officers confirmed this, de-
daring that their chief trouble was to re-
strain their men.
= T. ID inadvisable 10 designate the units
confronting the Germans, but all the
men are bending TO their task and they
are anxious to have the people at home
know that they are we'll satisfied and de-
termined to perform to their utmost the
duties before them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Americans and French Firm
for Victory on Famous Field

Tell the home folks that We are happy
to be in the fighting. The work is hard
and trying, bat that is why we are here.
Nothing could induce us to leave it until
the job is finished and the Germans are
beaten
I SCch in substance are The expressions
, Of dozens of the American troops now
carrying on in the actual lighting line.
/ But Three Sick Men
! AS to the heati. of the men, toda ! }
record showed that there were only three
sick among the entire force. comprising
several thousands, and these are case
Of plinor Importance. Every care Is taken
to provide ample rations. but when POS
sble, which, however, is not always, ow-
ing to the exposed positions. The men are
fully content with this and certainly ap-
pear fit and well. They have taken to
trench and dugout life as If born to it,
Occasionally they are disturbed BY the
passage overhead of German air scouts
who today displayed great curiosity con-
corning what was proceeding behind the
Allied lines. These airrnen were some
times very daring, and then the air
would be filed with balls Of smoke as the
Allied shells burst along their maths
Saivo Of Shtiis
Meanwhile the work went on, the Amer
leans thus engaged stopping now and
Continued on Pare 4-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
ANOTHER STORY
Of MUTINY IN
GERMAN ARMY

retrvsrad. Tuesday, Feb. 12.-(By
The Associated pressl-German sol
diegs At rodno and Kovno, according
Il a report received here from Mos
9w. have refused TO obey command
move IL the French front. The
troops nave cntrenched themselves I'M
Ter the protection of their own artil-
lery and |aVe defeated detachment
o. loyal forces which the German staff
sent 10 punish them.
May Be Echo Of Earlier Report
The foregoing dispatch may be an
echo of an earlier report of a mutiny
Of German soldiers on the Russia II
hont. Th" Russian wireless news ser
wee sent cut message on Jan. ) to
he effect that 5000 German soldiers
" lied in consequence of the German
governments drafting of all soldiers
below the age Of s. for service on the
Western front. German dcsorters were
quoted as saying the men rebelled
marched 1nt Of the battle line and en-
trenched Themselves with rifles and
riachine suns against other German
Units.
The German military, authorities
were said TO have been powerless
against the mutineers and to be an :
doaVoring to cut off their food supplies.
ohe OF the motives for the revolt, ac-
'oFding to the German deserters, was
mat the sending Of troops to the West
front vas contravcntion of the
fuss" herman armstice agreement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
THE WAR AGAINST GERMANY
is A W0RK|NCMANS STRUGGLE
Federation of Labor Strongly Endorses Ameri-
cas- War Aims-Declaration Says Peace Par
leys Futile Until German Militarists Are Con-
vinced Cannot Superimpose Will on Others

WASHINGTON. Feb 11--American Ia :
boris endorsement of war aims as
stated by President Wilson and recos-
milton that the war against Prussian-
ism is 4 workinsmar's war are record
cd in Il declaration issued tonight by
the executive council of the American
Federation of Labor at the close of a
seyen-day session at headquarters
Peace oareys Futile at Present
Tie declaration Says the peace par
IeyS between Russia and Germany
have shown the futility Of diplomatic
negotiations until the German militar-
lists are convinced that they cannot SUI
perimpose their will on the rest of the
world, and that spontaneous uprisings
in Germany have demonstrated that
the miltarists government still is
stronger than the movement there iol
emancipation. A gigantic struggle to
determine the destiny not only of ma
tons but of every community and
every individual lies ahead and now is
a time when all workers must soherly
face the grave importance Of theil
daily work. says the declaration, and
il adds:
Workers Are Loya!
Give workers decent place 70 I'VE
protect them against conditions to take
all their wages for bare existence. give
them agencies whereby grievances can
be adjusted and industrial justice as
sured make il plain that their labor
counts in the winning Of war fol
greater fieedom--not for private pro
1iteerine--and workers can confidently
be expected to do their part. Workers
are loyal. They want to do their share
for the republic and for winning the
war
The hope Of labor lies in opportunity
for freedom The workers Of America
will not permit themselves to be de-
ceived or deceive themselves into
thinking tie fate of tie war VIII moi
vitality change our own lives. VIC
tory for Germany would mean pan
German Empire dominating Europe
and exercising a world balance of pow
er which Germany will seek to cNtent
~ force into a world control.
'Prussian rule means supervision
checks: unfrecdom in every relation OF
life.
'.Prussianism has its roots in the
old ideal under which men sought t.
rule by supprcssing the minds ant
Wills Of their fellows; il blights the
new ideal Of government without force
or chains political or industrial-pro
tected by perfect freedom for all.
I'VE have passed the period wher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
PRESIDENT WILSON PUTS ISSUE
SouARELY UP TO HUTCHINSON
Asks Carpenters Head If He Will Cooperate or
Obstruct Ship Building Program = Tells Him
If He Does Not Seek Adjustment He Is Civ
ing Aid and Comfort to Enemy

Washington Feb. 17.-PreSident Nit-
son took a hand tonight in the east
crn shipyard labor strikes and issued
q sharp rehuke to William j.. Hutchc-
son, president Of the Brotherhood Of
Carpenters and Joiners, who. after 1c-
fusing to send striking ship carpenters
back to work pending action by the
Ship Building Labor Adjustment
ference to lay the situation before the
President.
In effect the President declared that
il Hutchinson did not want TO give ,Nd
ana comfort TO the enemy he would
send the men 10 work and leave a SET
Element of differences to the ADJUST
ment board and declined 1" see MN
until he had done 50.
The Presidents Telegram
The President sent this telegram 70
the union chief;
..xy,l,iam l.. Hutcheson, General
President,
"Rrotherhood of Carpenters an"
Joiners Of America,
New York.
"J have received your telegram Oh yes
+er,,sv and am very glad TO note the eA-
Of Your desire as a patrio''c 81
izen to assist in carrying on the WORK pA
rhicb we are trying 70 save America
and men everywhere who work ana are
f,.. Taking ADVANTAGE Of that assur-
.,ca feel il TO be my duty 10 call your
attention to the fact that the striNe "i
tho carpenters in the shipyarus Is III
and painful contrast to the &C
ton of labor in other trades and places
Shins are absolutely necessary ~ tle
winning of the war. No one can STRIKE
q deadlier blow at the safety of the ma
ton and of its forces on the otner sloe
than by interfering with or obstructing
the shipbuildng program.
.All the other unions engaged in this
work have agreed TO abide
hv the decisions of the shipbuildins wage
adjustment board. That board has dealt
fairly and literally with all who have
to It, I must say to you very
frankly that it is Your duty TO leave to i
solution Of your present difficulties with
YOUR employers and to advise the men
whom you represent to return at once to
work pending the decision. No body OF
men have the moral right in the presen.
Continued on Pace 4-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
SHOW WORTH
Great Sacrifice Being
Made Says Governor
.J;t.n in Ringing Speech Impressss
,loon Boys Of Maine at Portland
cooiere,ce that Fighting Overseas
Il, =, Their BehaIf-Says Program of
h,,;or Volunteers Will Be Repeated

por,,and Feb. lin ringing,
..-rht from -tlle-shoulder speech be-
1.-The Maine conference of boys here
might. Governor Milliken put 1t right
n TO the boys Of Maine to decide
.tether or not they are worth the
nat sacrifice that is being made in
aeir behalf by the soldiers across the
ga.
Are YOU worth it, asked Governor
ul,iken in his address, You who stay
al home | mean Are you worth your
share OF the sacrifice being made in
yonr behalf overseas?
Might Be in the Trenches
Last year told the conference that
4 they wcre French or Belgian, or even
English boys they would many of them
b. IN tlt trenches. If those Of YOU who
gerc IN Lewiston a year ago will recall
tie enthusiasm and good fellowship of
nat gathering and then remember that
the president who was then chosen to-
Continued on Page 4-Coi. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
TUSCANIA MEMORIAL
At new YORK CITY

Ne" York. Feb 1.--Memorial services
'0' me American soldiers and British
''''ors who lost their lives when the
transport Tuscania was torpedoed were
'eio here today. kilograms were receiv-
~ from many leading men. including
,peefetary Of the Navy Daniels and Earl
"e'o'hg, British high commissioner and
'"'''"i ambassador 10 the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Cut Off by Current of
Electricity but Finally
Get Back to Positions
HUNS lombard
FIELD HOSPITAL
Fake Rockets and Wire Tapping
Part Of German Maneuvers
but Whenever They Send Shell
into American Lines "Armful"
Comes in Return

With the American army in France
Fem. l1.-(By The Associated Pr. So. :
An American patrol having passed the
first line of German entanglemcnts and
approached the second lire last night,
was suddenly cut off by current Of
electricity along the first wire line.
Instead Of attempting an immediate
return to their trenches, which would
have meant certain death from electro
cution or machine gun fire, the Ameri-
cans chung close 10 The earth and lat
er, when the electricity was cut off,
returned in safety to their positions
A Thrilling Experience
II was thrilling experience for the
patrol. \ certain number Of men set
out from the American position in the
hope of encountefing a number Of the
enemy at q point in the German
trenches. They had succeeded in get
ting through the first line and had
crawied on until the second line was
reached. When they We're just about to
start under the second line there was
a blush glow and. turning around,
they saw long, livid sparks playing
through the harbed wire Of the first
line. The enemy had turned on pow.
erful electric current
The patrolers quickly patterned ont
on the ground thinking they had been
discovered and expecting nomcntarily
to hear machine gun bullets go sing
ing over their heads. Nothing of the
Continued on Page 4Cot. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Raid Not Unexpected

with the advent OF the new moon last
nights raid was not unexpected in Lon
don. Police whistles warned the peo-
PIE and the streets were nearly desert.
ed Everybody had taken cover when a
barrase IN The outer defenses was started
Less suntlre was heard in the netropoii-
tan district than on previous raids but
in the distance it was quite heavy
That the Germans are finding it more
dlfhcuit each time they try to reach the
capital is indicated by the fact that only
one raider succeeded last night in pene-
tr2tng ;he defenses of London. and it is
pointed out that his experience was OF
pleasant, as he was forced to drop most
Of his bombs on the way in to tighten
his machine and to dodge the anti-air-
craft guns and pursuing British airmen.
Compared with other raids. this per
haps. was the in!dest yet. although the
night was ideal for flying, there being
moonlight and starlight and little wind.
, AS the new moon period is only be-
ginning. LoEIonerS expect moro excite
ment in the next seven or eight nights.
but all agree that the most excitement
will be kept Tor the enemy himself
whose chances Of killing few non-con-
batants and demolishing a few houses are
Continued on Page 2-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
WHITE GUARDS AT KEW
SHOOT WORKINGMEN

Petrograd, Feb. .-(Delayedl "A
dispatch from kiey dated Jan. 20. re-
ocived here today says:
white Guards. after defeating Rcd
Guards and revolutionary troops hold
ing the arsenal at PctcherSk shot neaf-
" 1860 Workn1cn. All who wore work.
mems bIuuScs or who had "Horhy
hands" were massacred and all the
members of the Revolutionary Mill
lary committee were shot.
"Ckrainian troops of the Council OF
Soidicds' and WorI<mcn's delegates UNI
der command Of Comrade kobluDln-
Sky are lighting desperately and are
determined to act mercilessly against
the bloody mercinaries of the Ckrain-
ians."
Shooting and PilIage at Petrosrad
Petrocrad. Feb. 1,-(DelayeO. -lndis'
criminate shooting now is going on
throughout PNtrograd both by day and
by night but usually is most generai
after nishtfall. Pllaging followed by
shooting spread ast night from Noz-
neSsenSky Prospect past st. lsaacS ca
thcdral TO GalernaNa street. where pri-
waite apartments Wcr" broken int" and
Continued on Page 2-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Forecast: Fair Monday and Tues
day. not much change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
5000 SHELLS
Launched by the French
Before Trench Raid
Go Over Top Northeast Of Courcy-
Smash German Trenches, Take Back
Prisoners and Secure Valuable In
formation

Grand Headquarters Of the French Ar
ed Press) More than 800 shells OF every
calibre were launched by the French
batteries in the course Of Is minutes in
preparation for a trench raid northeast
ot Courcy, northwest Of Rheims. A small
party OF infantry selected for this oper
alton went over the top AT the appointed
hour, but not alone. for the spirit of tho
French troops was such that many otn-
ers. even orderlies, accompanied them
across the churned ground.
Every Trench LeveIed
Every trench was found levelled: the
barbed wire had almost disappeared. al
though few Of the shelters remained
untouched. In these IL Germans had
taken refuge until the gundre ceased;
they then dashed out in an effort to nee.
but the attempt was futile. The German
batteries. observing that their comrades
were all killed or captured. opened fire
indiscriminstely upon captors and prison
e,s, but virtually all were able to reach
the French lines The French casualties
were only one dead and seven wounded.
while the ground over which the engage
ment had taken place was thickIy GOV,
cred with German bodice
The rading party also brought back
much precious information regarding the
German dispositions in tho vicinity o.
Fort Brmont, around which much move
ment was recently observed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
WARM WELCOME
Troops from Trenches
at AK Les Bains
First Unit to See Active Service in
Trenches Given Reception at French
Town Where They Are Stopping
During Relief Period-Y. M. c. A.
and Rcd Cross Aid

AK Les Bains, Saturday. Feb. 10
tBy The Associated Press. The first
great leave center of the American
army i'm France was opened today
when American infantrymen wearing
tin derbies" and trench-stained uni
forms arrived here on a special train.
These soldiers were part Of the first
unit to arrive in France and were the
first to see active service in the trench
day night They had been on the road
nearly "a hours. tho American Red
Cross proyid ing 4 warm meal at the
one stopping point,
Greeted by Thousands
The soldiers We're given a great well
come upon their arrival. They We're
met at the station BY Mayor Albert
Marty and other municipal and mill
tary officials and by American officers.
This town is accustomed to entertain
ing royalty and high military and po-
litical personages, but the enthusiasm
of the reception today probably sur
passed anything in the towns history.
The thousands Of persons waiting at
the station Justify shouted ''Vive l.
Amerique." ard "NiNe L'France!" as
they caugl': sislt of the representa-
tiyes of their American allies,
Led by an American negro soldiers
band the mel paradeG through the
main streets. \ local military band
and young ,ner nf the 1915 class formed
o parade to escort tire men on leave.
The American soldiers Were given q
reception in n big casino Which has
been taken over by the Young Mems
Christian Association for the duration
of the war and light refreshments were
served by American women.
Mayor Marty in a speech welcomed
the Americans and promised hearty Co
operation Of the municipal authorities
in looking after their wants.
4 theatrical entertainment was given
tonight with E. II. Sothern as the feat
IRE Of the bill. The entire town has
taken or holiday appearance, the pri-
yate homes being decorated with flags
and bunting.
All the men here have been granted
\ weeks leave. New arrivals are en-
pected each day. The y. NJ. &, A. is
working in close cooperation With the
municipal authorities to provide enter
tainment for the Americans. The as
snciation has a staff of about 30 work
ers including many women.
Tie men expressed delight at getting
rest and change from the ariuous
@..,.4
and eagerly looking forward TO a
~,-,s Fro1;c in the maintains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Was FIzzLE
But One German Plane
Reached London
Casualties in Latest German Air Raid
Numbered But Four-British Pilots
Engage Germans Over kentish Coast
Second Raid Sunday Night

London, Feb, l1-Only one Of the SLY
German airplanes which made an attack
on London last night succeeded in reach
ing the capital, It is announced officially.
This raider dropped one bomb in the
southwest district which caused four cas-
ualties An aerial raid OF Dover was
repealed by British pilots who engaged
the Germans over, the Kent coast. one
large raider is reported to have crashed
into the sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
MONDAY: Fair

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have We, set the want ad to work
m m that task.
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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-06-20
NON-PAftTI!
suPERiNTENDENT OF PUBLIC IN
STkuCTION.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT or
SCHOOLS. :.
house No. 4. Inspector, Ben Buchler
Precinct No 20.

mousse NO. 4: Inspector, Ben Buchler
Precinct No ~.
Emmonsburg, Township 1872 Range
% and ~. Vote at futile School
house. Inspector, John Schlanpen
w Precinct No. u.
Winona, Township l31. Ranges ~
ana ~. Also sections to II In Town
snip 1870, Ranges rs and 10. Vote a,
bachmeier's School house No. T. In
spector, Joe Glaas
Precinct No. d..
Putnam, Township 1870, Ranges rs
and ~, except sections / to IL in each
township. Vote at Putnam School
house Inspector, Cliff Putnam
Precinct No. 93.
eDavon, Township 1913, Ranges rs
and 20. Vote at Glanavon School
house No. l, Inspector, L. NJ Lang
liers.
Precinct No. n.
Buchanan, Township 1856, Range II
Vote at Buchanan School house In
spector, The Chairman of the Town
snip Board
Precinct No. %.
kintyre, Township 1856, Range "A
Vote at kintyre School house. In
spector, The Chairman OF the Town
ship Board
Precinct No &c.
Danbury. Township l34, Range &c
Vote at Brock School house. INSPECT
or, The Chairman of the Township
Board.
Precinct No. 81.
Elias. Township I29. Range 10, Vote
at SELF School house No S. Inspector.
The Chairman of the Township Board
Precinct No. Is.
Wilson. Township 1874, Range IA
Vote at School house No. A. Inspector,
The Chairman OF the Township Board
Precinct No. 90.
Highland. Township 1874. Range rs.
Vote at School house No 4. inspect
or. The Chairman of the Township
Board e. LIN,
Precinct No. 30.
Marie. Township 1873. Range "a,
Vote at Rohrich and Feists store. In
spector, e. W. Doolittle
Precinct No. 81.
City OF Linton. Vote at the Fire
Hall. Inspector, Same as provided
in City Election.
Dated at Linton. n. D.. this Goth
day of May, A. d. 1918.
Il H. BRANT.
County Auditor. Emmons
County, N. ID.