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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
GERMAN MENACE
Situation Most
Serious Says Cecil
Many Russians Would Welcome Japan
csc Expedition to Prevent Germani-
zation of Saskatchewan Prisoners
in that County Being Organized

London, March s-Lord Robert Cecil.
minister Of blockade, in a statement to-
day pointed out the seriousness Of tho
German menace in Siberia and urged
Japanese Intervention there.
I'VE have information today" said
Lord Robert" that German prisoners IN
Siberia are being organized and that
Prussian general has been sent TO take
charge of them"
in trans-Caucasia. said Lord Robert.
certain elements of the Bolsheviki, acting
in collision with German and Turkish
agents, had adopted openly an anti-En-
tente attitude and barred out the British
mission which was going to help the Ar
menians and had cut British wire COM
munications through north Persia with
Tifis and south Russia.
Lord Robert said he had received assur-
ances that many Russians would welcome
a Japanese expedition to prevent the Ger
manization of Siberia.
in fact" he said, Il cannot conceive
any patriotic Russian who would not pro.
fer the assistance Of a friendly power,
aiming at the restoration of order. to
conquest by ruthless and unprincipled
enemy. The Japanese alone can act eff
fectively in the present crisis. If they
are entrusted by the Allies with the duty
of going to the assistance of Russia
against Germany / am sure they will car
~ out the task with perfect loyalty and
great efficiency.
II do not think it is generally realized
how tremendously serious the German,
penetration of Russia really is or what
gigantic scheme of world conquest the
Germans row have undertaken. 1t win
be in the highest degree foolish if not
criminal if the Entente failed TO take ev-
cry step possible to Illustrate this Ger.
man scheme
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
CORN
CROP IS TWO
FIFTHS UNFIT

Washington, March S.Only about
three-fifths of last year's record break
ing corn crop is understandable, the de-
partment of agriculture grain report to-
day indicated. Not since 1893 has the
percentage Of the crop merchantahle been
so low.
Large quantities OF the corn was so soft
that it had to be fed to cattle and hogs
at once to prevent total loss. About L.
oo5. .23 GO bushels of the 3159, 600 bushels
crop is all that could be offered for sale.
placing the quantity lower than that
availa BILE from the smaller 1915 and 1916
crops.
While the supply of wheat last year was
a hundred million bushels less than the
previous year. stocks held by farmers
March totaled 111,172,00o bushels. or TO-.
622 coo bushels more than held on March
l last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
CALMLY
AWAITS ITS FATE

Petrogr1d. Wednesday. March o.
Petrograd is calmly awaiting news Of
its fate during the quiet offered by the
temporary armistice pending consider
alton Of the peace treaty by the SOL
dicrs' and workmens' Congress at Mos
COW. The ministry of marine is sending
its archives to acknowledgement.
The ministry of the interior is NOV
ing to Moscow. NJ. Dibenko. commits
sioner of marine, has been missing for
several days. Crowds are trying 10
leave the city. but the regular trains
have been suspended and permission 70
secure special trains is difficult to OBJ
tain. Fabulous prices are paid for
sleighs while thousands are walking
out along the highways and railroads
The theaters. opera and ballet are
open as usual, the public being indif-
ferent as the result Of the long strain
TO which it has been subjected. Ih'
I3olshevik delegation returned TO-DAY
from Brest- Litovsk. M. AleXietT. q
member of the delegation, said the del
egates were forced 10 sign under pres
sure of arms. He stated the terms OF
the treaty differ from the terms Of
fered on Feb. q. only in the surrendei
of the Caucasian districts Of Baloum
KarS and Earaband under conditions
which make it impossible for Russia
to regain the districts from Turkey. he
stated that it was the Russian under
st1nding that the army was to return
TO the pre-war basis.
NJ Alexieff said tnat a peace accept
cd so unwillingly by Russia must IN
evitably be short-liNed.
German military movements in tho
northern districts of Aussia have ar-
parently stopped but the enemy is SC
close that II is difficult to retain the
government IN Petrograd. Its removal
to Moscow is generally expected before
the congress opens on March T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
ENEMY PLOTTING
TO WIPE OUT \
THE AMERICANS

With the American Army in France.
Wednesday. March 6.-(By the Associated
Press) The enemy apparently has some
thing he is planning against our troops
In the sector northwest of Toul His
camoufage constructions at certain
places have suddenly been doubled in
height and much work is going on within
the enemy line. Last night an American
on patrol. who understands German.
heard this conversation within a German
trench:
Come here, Fritz. Take this pick and
pry that stone loose and then throw the
dirt out. Those over there. We
work all night to fix things here and
they blow them to hell in the daytime"
The men in the American patrol who,
made sudden dash for the American
lines from a shell hole near the German
trenches where they had teen hiding,
have explained why they started out in
broad daylight on their backward sprint.
They had lost their way in the dark in,
No Mans Land and got into the shell hole
after wandering for several hours. Final
ly the men got hungry and all of them
decided they would rather take a chance
with German bullets than go any longer
without food and water
The sun came out today. drying out the
ground and the trenches and the mems
damp clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
GERMAN POWER
CONTINUED from Pao. or.I

the Arctic ocean to the Black sea the
German power is complete. II ia re-
ported that Finland has asked" En-
peror William to place his son Oscar
on the Finnish throne. This as was
indicated few days ago abso,ute,v
deprives Russia of both shores of the
Gulf OF Finland and makes Petrograd
practically an inland city. so far as
foreign commerce is concerned.
Hot Fighting in italy
Spirited fighting is going on in Italy.
On the Asiago plateau the Teutonic AL
lies have resumed their attacks on the
Italian lines while all along the Pave
artillery engagements Of considerable
violence are developing.
The Macedonian war theatre, too, has
become more active than usual. In
four sectors along this front heavy ar
tillery fighting is reported by the
French official statement.
II Killed in London Air Raid
Another air raid has been made on
London by the Germans. These raids
are usually made by moonlight. but
on Thursday night. aided by the au-
rora borealis which brilliantly illum-
mated the northern heavens. seven or
eight German airplancs crossed the
east coast Of England. The anti-air-
craft fire was heavy and the machines
were at first driven back, but others,
attacking from the south, managed to
penetrate as far as the metropolis and
dropped bombs
No objects Of military Importance
were damaged, but IL persons were
killed and 46 injured.
The British forces in Palestine have
once more taken the offensive and have
advanced over a front IS miles long &c
81 depth of three miles. The British are
slowly moving north along the valley
Of the Jordan from Jericho and are
advancing their lines to the west to
sweep the Turks completely out Of that
region.
Japan Welcomes Chinese Aid
Japan is not only ready to take Wig
orous steps in Siberia, but has intimat-
ed that she would welcome the assist
ance Of the Chinese in operations Whlct
| will have for their detectives the safe
guarding of allied interests in the Fan
East. China has discovered that Ger
many planned to arm her soldiers
held prisoners in Siberia and to SEND
them against the Chinese northern
frontier
A new credit of 5000, 100000 has beer
voted by the British Parliament. This
brings the total British war credits
since August. 1914, to 42OO0,o00 OF
approximately 34,210O0O.0 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
Thirty Cents Reduction
Continued from Page One)

-r wat Ioes not first furnish to the per-
s'n selling or delivering such coal a state-
men' which the consumer declares in
writing IT, I've true and which specifies "a
ne amount OF coal tho consumer has on
hand, ~ thr amount Of coal he has on
rider 1ut the name of the person from
Fh"n ordered. 80 the amount OF coal
used ny HIM IN the l. months ending
H4f'n 81, rms, and % the amount OF coal
heedea to meet his actual and necessary
'Huremerts prior TO March 81. 1919; pro-
.id"d. however. that this regulation may
h' modified hy any state fuel admnistra-
'oF "itk.n N own state under such cir
eu'nst'Ur.s and conditions rs ne may
ieeu proper.
ul-pn and after April /, 1918. and
'h'l iHthet notice. no retail dealer
'h'1IL unless authorized by the state
Id'I administrator. deliver or cause to
We delivered 10 any domestic consum-
" more than two thirds of his normal
annual requirements Of anthracite coal
'hui each domestic consumer who has
'L'''d his order with said dealer and
"HIlhS To receive delivery of the
'"'ne has received two-t thirds Of his
'''aal annual requirements for the
'd' ending March 81, 1919; provided,
however that orders of six tons or less
"'ay bo lilied in full.
it)-Carload or barge lots totals
,"@n not he delivered to a single do
"VSue consumer or group of con-
.""'efs' except with the permission of
'''e local iuol administration.
F)-Dealers shall file with the 10
az i"'l administrator on the first of
'hch month, a statement containing the
't'"es ana addresses of consumers to
'"''i deliveries have been made dur
-, 'He previous month. and the guam
i'S delivered to each.
ANY dealer or consumer who yio-
"'s inc foregoing regulations will be
INJECT to the penalties prescribed by
The Lever act.
Huch further regulations will be is
sued rs may be necessary to enforce
we essential features of the foregoing
plan. 80
The purpose OF the plan is to Sc
.aie the broadcast and most equitable
.'S'''oution possible during the coming
year
Inc Fuel Administration is assured
~ me representatives of the National
,,e'aH Coal Merchant Association that
retal dealers throughout the coun-
- VIII lend their hearty cooperation
" 'he performance Of this patriotic
service"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
FAVORABLE REPORT
On Bill Appropriating
$1O,0O0,000 for Seed
and Mobilizing Farm
Labor

Washington, March Sin favorably
reporting today Rep. Baer's bill to pur-
chase seeds for farmers and mobilize
farm labor for the 1918 grain crop, the
House agriculture committee conceded
that it was an unprecedented propo
sition to meet unprecedented condi
lions.
AS amended by the committee the
bill carries a total Of s10000.000 of
which $4,000 900 is to enable the sec
rotary of agriculture for the 1918 crop
to make advances or loans to farmers
in spring wheat areas wherever he
finds special need for assistance in the
purchase of wheat, oats and barley for
seed purposes, or. where necessary TO
procure seed and sell it to farmers. and
So, 10000 is for voluntary mobilization
and distribution Of farm labor for pro-
ducing and harvesting the 1918 crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
HOG ,
ISLAND SHIP
yard STRIKE

Washington, March S.-A strike at the
Hog Island shipyard today was said NV
shipping board officials to have been dine.
to misunderstanding and has been set
tied by orders to former Admiral Bowles
that double time shall be paid for over
time instead Of time and half
When the wage adjustment board rem
dered its decision giving time and a half
for overtime there was a verbal agree
ment that double time should be paid in
the construction trades, as is the general
custom. Posting Of the adjustment
boards award precipitated the walkout
of . machinists, 100 electrical workers
and 1000 carpenters.
Mr. Bowles was unaware of the verha,
arguments.
Objection by the men 70 changes in
working hours was smoothed over when
it was explained that Mr.. Bowles had or
dered the shifts to come to work in gro,,n,
at intervals from to s o'clock in orde.
to reduce transportation congestion. Win
ZOO men going 10 work at the Sam.
time much confusion and delay resulted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
OAK GROVE ALUMNI
TEAMS ARE BEATEN

Vassalboro, Me-, March S.-The Oak
Grove basketball team defeated the Alum
nj team 10 TO 10. The game was speedy
and clean and marked by good playing.
The regular girls team defeated the
alumni girls team "A to 0. Score Of the
main game:
OAK GROVE. ALUMNI.
Gonzalez, Rollins, rf Observation-Disclosures.
.................. Is, Scammons, Davenport
Wark, If ................. RS. Jones, Small
Milton. re .........................f If, Hodges
Manson, Hammond. IL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
IF. McCurdy. Brown
Score; Oak Grove l9, Alumni 10. Goals
from floor Gonzalez. Wark 4. Suite ..
Milton. Seamons .. Jones. Trites, Hodges,
Brown. Goals from fouls: Gonzales.
Wark. Suite, Jones, Referee, Henley.
Scorer. Jones. Time, two ION. and one
lem periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Looking-Take
Olive Tablets

ltyour skin is yellow-complexion pallid
tongue coated-ap appetite poor-you have
abad taste in your mouth-a lazy, no-good
feeling-you should take Olive Tablets.
Backwards Olive Tab!ets-a substitute
iorcalomel-were prepared by DR.. Edwards
4iter n years of study with his patients
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely
vegetable compound mixed with olive OIL
You viii know them by their olive color
To have clear, pink skin, bright eyes
no piEnp,es, feeling of buoyancy like
childhood daysyou must get at the cause.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the
liver and bowels like calomel-yet have
no dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome consti-
patton. That's why millions Of boxes are
sold annually at l0c and Csc per box All
druggists. Take one or two nightly and
note the pleasing results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
AVER MAY PRODUCE
CAMP FOOD NEARBY

Aver, Mass, March S.-Major Cen
eral Harry +. Hodges, commandment at
Camp Devens. has been ordered by
the War department to forward re-
port on the available land and labor
in the vicinity Of the camp for agri
cultural purposes. The order also calls
for statement of the amount of till
able land within the camp.
Aver is located in an agricultural
territory and authorities here express
the view that if labor can be obtained
food products for camp consumption
can be produced near at hand at low
cost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
CONpENSERS TO
FIXING
MILK PRICES

Chicago, March S.--A national revolt
Of condensed milk companies against
milk prices fixed by the Federal Food
Administration was said to be inaug
urated today. In Illinois it took form
il, refusal by condenseries to pay $40
a hundred weight fixed by the govern
ment. They offered $2s3 Milk distrib-
utors, it is said, are not in the revolt.
To Spend Million
The foregoing information was elicit
ed this afternoon from w. j. kittle,
secretary ot the Milk Producers Asso-
citation, with headquarters here.
Mr. kittle said he understood the
ccndensers had threatened to spend
100000 IN the fight
The price of s2.S3 was the first one
fixed for Illinois by milk commission,
which included n representative of Mr..
Hoover, who held prolonged hearings.
Dairymen objected TO the price as too
low end after further conferences. the
Price for March was raised to $40 in
Illinois. The big milk distributors
agreed to the new price and at first the
cOndenserS also had it.
The distributors, it is said, are not
in the revolt and will continue to pay
$50.
The price of milk varies in different
parts of the country and Mr.. kittle
said that the condensers elsewhere will
fight for decrease in price proper
tional to that in Illinois.
The revolt of milk condensing COM
panies is due to unfavorahle market
conditions. J. j. Fitzpatrick, manager
Of the Borden Co., declared tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
BELCIhNS CRUSH
Two SHARP ATTACKS
MADE BY GERMANS

Havre, Thursday, March THE Bel
gians crushed two sharp German alta cks
on the night of March 3. The first was
against the Beverdik position over q
front of two Kilometres 1t was stopped
by artillery fire. The second was south
OF Stuydekenskerke and was directed
against positions held by dismounted cav
airy After violent artillery prepara-
lion men belonging to three German reg
lments. all being specially selected storm
troops, succeeded in gaining foothold
on the Belgian line.
vigorous counter attack by cavalry
drove them back with severe losses from
the position which they had been ordered
to hold at all costs. The Belgians took
100 unwounded prisoners, four officers
and seven machine guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
FURTHER EXPOSURE OF
GERMAN DEALINGS WITH
SPANISH ANARCHISTS

Washington. March S.--Further expos
ures of Germany's activities in Sprain
have been made by the Madrid newspaper
FL Sol. An official dispatch received to-
day contains an article from the paper
quoting a letter written by the first sec
rotary of the German embassy at Madrid
to Miguel Pascual, a well known Spanish
Anarchist, promising that the German
ambassador would reimburse Pascual ior
his expenditures in the pro-German prop
uganda.
The charge is made that Pascual contin-
'Isd his dealings with German agents
until as recently as last month,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
Two More Union Sundays

During the past six weeks the Meth
odist. Free Baptist and Baptist church
es have united their services in the in
terests Of fuel conservation and the
mobilization Of Christian forces
1t is the plan of the leaders to carry
this program two more weeks and 10
make the next two Sundays Enlist
ment Days" All the members of these
churches and congregations are earn
estly urged to attend the final meet
ings.
Exercises OF especial interest and i'm
portance will be held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
MONMOUTH
Christopher L. Hammond

Christopher L. Hammond died at lis
home at North Monmouth Thursday
night. March I, at IL o'clock. He had
been in falling health for some time,
but had been able to be around until
the day of his death. He was born in
Peru - years ago. He moved from
East Winthrop some years ago and set
tied on a farm in North Monmouth.
where he had since resided. Mr. Ham
mond was member Of the Baptist
church at East Winthrop. He was
twice married and leaves one daughter
by the first wife. Mrs. Olny Gordon Of
North Monmouth. He later married
Miss Clara Fairbanks Of North Mon
mouth, who survives him. Funeral SER
vices will be held from the home Tues
day morning at 1890.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
BRITISH Line
RESTORED IN
COUNTER ATTACK

London March S,-Serious fighting has
taken place on the Ypres-Dixmude sector
Of the British front. according to the
British official statement issued by the
tack on a front of over a mile compelled
some of the British advance posts to fall
back, but later counter attack re-estah-
lished the British line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

AT the March meeting Of Patience
Stanley Chapter, D. A. R., Mrs. Annie
Prescott Of Monmouth and Miss Clara
Woodward CO Winthrop We're appointed
by the regent as agents for the coming
Liberty Loan campaign to work among
the members of the chapter.
The Willing Workers at North Mon
r.outh are still much interested in the
Red Cross work. They are at present
orking on property bags for the SOL
diers.
Mrs. George Q. Longfellow will leave
Saturday morning for several weeks
visit in Old Town with her sister. Mrs.
Wilbur Gray.
Mrs. Fannie Brown of Brighton is
the guest of her cousin Mrs. w. f.
Lord.
Mrs. Hattie Libby Of Auburn was
the guest This week Of her sister, Mrs.
George Written.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
BRITISH CASUALTIES
LOWEST FOR LONG PERIOD

London. Thursday. March For the
first week Of March British casualties
were 3343, the lowest Of any week for
several months. The official report for
the week ending today follows:
Killed or died of wounds: Officers
SO; men 629.
Wounded or missing: Officers l7s;
men PATS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
VATICAN AROUSED AT
FATE OF ARMENIANS

Washington, March S.--Vatican cir
Giles are aroused over the article in
the Brest- Litovsk peace treaty which
implies the return to Turkey of Ar
menian territory held by Russia, &C
cording to an official dispatch from
Rome today and the papal secretary
Of state is reported to have directed
the Apostolic Delegate at Constantine
pie to take steps to obtain formal as
surances regarding the fate of the
Christian population.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
WINSL0W

Mrs. Jennie Estes of South Hanson,
Mass. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J..
II. Bailey.
Alfred Wentworth has entered the en-
ploy of Z. w. Towle and has moved his
family into the house which they former
ly occupied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
SOMERVILLE

Jerry Colby and family. who bay.
been living with Mr.. Colby's brother
chester this winter, are moving into
the Dan Hisler house.
r. A. Turner was a guest Wednes-
day OF his brother. Dexter Turner. Pa
lermo Centre
Chester G. Colby was at Cooner,~
Mills Thursday :
Annual town meeting WIN be held
Monday, March II. ~----~-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
PUT sLACKERs
INTO SERVICE

Washington. March S.-Draft slackers
would be indicted Immediately into mill
tary service when arrested and proven to
have evaded their obligations. instead of
being taken back to their home districts
for trial. under an amendment to the
draft act now being drafted by the pro-
vost marshal generals Office at the sug-
gestion of the department of justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

E. F. Gilbey Of Houlton. formerly OF
West Sidney, who has been in Boston to
attend the funeral of his brother, the late
J. S. Gilbey, stopped off in this city Fri
day to visit his wife. Mrs. f. F. Gilbe'.
and daughters, proceeding on the late
evening train to Houlton, where he will
handle the stations Of Geo. r. Benn
during the coming summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
PHI GAMMA DELTA
FRATS AT ORONO

Orono, Me-. March S-The district
convention Of Phi Gamma Delta fra
ternity for the colleges of New Eng
land opened tonight with Omega chap
Ter at University of Maine and will
continue through tomorrow. All chap
tiers in the district We're represented
by delegates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
J. HALPIN KILLED IN
DURHAM STONE QUARRY

Lisbon Falls, Me. March So. Hal
pin of this town was killed at the Dur
ham quarry where he was employed.
today. He was hit in the head by a
stone which was being swung out Of
the quarry. Death was almost instan-
taneous. He was married. His age
was about so years.