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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17
GERMAN PRoFITEERs

Sine of those shurry-up airplanes
which were made for Germany since
the United States entered the war;
have apparently cost too much and
the government has conducted an in
vestigation which has gotten into the
chief newspapers.
The Committee On Public lnforma-
ton has made public editorial com
ment in the German press on the
revelations in the Reichstag main
committee in connection with invest.
cations Of the Daimler company was
earning 173 per cent profit per annum
The company's sworn statement plac-
ing the profits at l1pcr cent, and
while the company was earning 400,
100000 marks monthly in excess of
its peaCe-time profits it had threathen-
ed to reduce output unless higher
prices were paid The Berliner Tage-
blatt NiberaD, said:
Energetic action Of the authorities
and the Reichstag is demanded Such
enterprises as the Daimler firm are
not compelled tbsalbmit. books for in
spection, white every little trader
selling vegetables must show profits
We demand government confiscation
of illegal profits and, if necessary,
state control"
Vorwaetrs .(GoVepnment Socialist)
said:
The Daimler revelations will hard
ly occasion the same surprise in
financial circles as among T77G masses
The Daimler company's purpose was
not to deceive the financial world
but the authorities, so that ats real
profits might be kept from ethe public's
knowledge. The company reckoned
upon the commercial ignorance Of
The government and this experience
shows that suelr4'reIiarfree tsusually
Justified"
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17
SELLING ALIEN PROPERTY

The custodian of alien property in
this country mas been given the right
to dispose Of alien property in this
country at private sale, even without
advertisement. From all accounts,
there is a great store Of property
taken from foreigners, especially Ger
mans. .As rightstea.ssell.ilss oeen given
in connection with a large number OF
articles, chiel Of which ere:
The Alien Property Custodian has
been given power to sell, at private
sale without advertisement, enemy
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17
ABOUT FARM BURROUGHS

The conditions under which the
soldiers will be permitted to return
to help make the farm have been fully
set out by the government and wide
" published. The "details may be of
more than ordinary interest here at
this time
For the purpose Of augmenting
agricultural production it is the in
tention of the War Department TO
grant fudloHehs toenhsted uen enable
them to engage in farming during
the present season Commanding
officers may grant such furloughs
within prescribed rules whenever it
appears they will contribute to in
creased farm production.
Burroughs may be given by com
handing officers Of posts, CAMPS,
cantonments, divisions, and depart
ments. They will be for short periods,
largely for seeding and harvesting
time. They VIII not be granted to en-
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17

owned livestock, feed or food stufs,
hides and other animal products, agri-
CULTURAL products, fertilizers, chemi-
Gals, drugs, essential oils, lumber,
Gotten, tobacco, furniture, books, glass
and china ware, wearing apparel
jewelry, precious stones, pictures,
ornaments, bric-a-brac, objects of
art, raw or finished textile material,
trunks, boxes, partially or completely
metals, fabrics, rubber
and rubber products, and all kinds OF
merchandise, in lots having a market
value Of net more than 100000.
Such sales may be held at places
and under conditions prescribed by
the Alien Property Custodian.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17

listed men of or above the grade ,of,
first sergeant, nor in an TGhiaGsnl
that has been ordered toxpqge SeFss;
in transit from points Of mobilization
or training to a port of embarkation.
All furloughs granted will be recalled
and the men ordered to their organic
ations when they have received pre-
paratory orders for duty overseas.
Furoughs granted for farm work
will be without pay will be retained
in each case to meet allotments in
force on the day OF the order, war
risk insurance, and pledges on Liberty
bonds.
For specially qualified experts in
agriculture furloughs may be granted
by the Secretary Of agriculture, pro
yiding such Burroughs are voluntarily
accepted by the persons for whom
application is made.
Individual applications for furloughs
submitted by relatives will be on a
form to be furnished by local draft
boards Two sections are to he made
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17

Investigations by the Department
Of Agriculture in 10 States show that
of a total of 6,S36,49 sheep, 34,GS3
were killed by dogs in one year and
were paid for by the counties.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17

Members Of tie Associated Press.
The Associated Press is excluei1c'y
eatitled to the use for republication
OF all news dispatches credited to il
Or not oil erwise credited ir this pa
y per and also the local news published
herein.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17

English market reports show the
amount of homegrown meat of all
kinds icoming to the principal markets
has averaged 55.00O.O0O pounds a
week since January l. as againsa
pot ,0slO,O OO pounds average for The
sameiperiod of 1916. The number Of
cattle coming TO market has decreased
IS per cent. compared 10 the same
period ia 1916
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17

Over 100000 applications for insur-
anGe by officers and enlisted men Of
the,nava service had been filed by
MaHch 81 The average amount of in.
smsince on datb policy was about
S71N0 making a total of more than
$500 coo 900 Payments on war-risk
allotments are now about $l000,0G0
month
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17

III oklahoma county councils of
defense are securing pledges from
autNrobile owners to furnish trans
portation to speakers for community
ccuncls. The pledge provides that
the chairman of the county council
maylhire car at the expense Of any
sigHer who fails to furnish transpWta-
tionsat the time promised
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17

a'he order prohibiting the sale of
has been suspended Licensed deal
era have been advised that they may
market several sizes Of packages
Weighing less tnau Il pounds. with
2.pmnd minimum.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17

the place of labor will not ,eiSceed Az
lsaas RfhaiEsiaass these t5pblicatiddl
larraTs will use form of the ,l Pro
yost Marshal Generals Office, aslo.
going to the local board
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17

Communications on all topics pub
linhed when not too long and accompa
MED by full names and address. Not
responsible for views OF contributors
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-04-17
oEFlclAL ORGAN CRISP COUNTY.

g,N go
"Wednesday, april 49,, was peck
day in sales of war savings stamps,
7len $4'12&s22 was recorded at the
Treasury for the days receipts from
stimps sales.
Field and garden seed are uncondi-
tisnally exempted from all embargoes,
aceording to the Department or Agri
culture Instructions are issued to all
railroads to do everything possible
toSexpedite the movement of seed.
sfhe Shipping Beard plans construc-
tidn Of three launching ways for three
3aOO-ton concrete vessels This type
ofswessel is still in an experimental
st4Ee, and if found successful the
hoard may build 75OO-ton concrete
ships,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
WITHDRAW SIX
BIG TUGS FROM
N. d. COAL FLEET

Boston. Sept. c1-New England
Fuel Administrator James J. Storrow
announced tonight that deliveries OF
coal to householders who have or
dered more than six tons have been
limited to two-thirdS of their orders.
He said that large consumers of
household coal should take steps to
cgt along on this amount.
Six big sea going tugs" said Mr..
Storrow, with an annual towing ca
pacity of 100000 tons. have been
withdrawn from the New England
coal feet to meet a demand made
upon the war department by General
Pershing and will he used to expe-
dite the movement of army trans
ports.
I'VE must build up sufficient re-
serve to take care of the consumer
who buys his coal in small lots
throughout the winter. ...
Householders will not have much
more ccal this winter than they
burned year ago.
The flow of coal into New England
has passed the high mark aud from
now on. with the advent of fall and
winter. anthracite shipments to New
England will show a steady falling
off,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
ANONYMOUS LETTER
FIEND AT WORK

AN anonymous letter fiend is at
Work In this city and has been very
promo IN his or her work, at least as
iar as quantity is concerned. They
nave not succeeded in improving the
quallty which remains exactly as he
lore absolutely worthless. The let
cers nave been somewhat varied.
some are typewriter. some are in
writing and still others are printed,
with pen or pencil as the medium.
Inc characters of both men and VIC
men have been assailed and the prod
uct is reported to be of such a char
acter as to bring the writer under a
heavy penalty for using the mails for
this purpose. The letters have been
received for period of several weeks
with apparently no let up.
Matters have reached such a stage
that the Rev. DR.. Walsh. pastor of the
Free Baptist church in his sermon
Sunday morning touched upon the
above condition of affairs in the iol-
lowing words. taking his text from
ii Timothy, 3-12. Peter wrote = o
letters and was cruciied," said TT.
Walsh. He was brave enough 10
sign them. Like Peter sign
my name to all my letters. md
like Paul. / I'm not ashamed
of the gospel Of Christ, and am will
ing to take my share of the perse-
cution that comes from godly living"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
II SENECA'S CREW
DIE WHILE TRYING
TO SAVE STEAMER

Washington. Sept. 2l-Tenenlisted
men Of the crew of the coast guard
cutter Seneca lost their lives Sept
Is, while attempting in a heavy sea
to save the British steamer yelling
ton. which had been put in a sink
ing condition by an enemy torpedo
the navy department was informed
tonight by Admiral Sims.
The names of the lost follow:
William l.. Boyce. Jersey Ciey, Nj
James J. Denevine, 10 Sixth street,
Norwich. Conn.
Merton Stelenwerf. Port Rich
mond, y. y.
Raymond n. Pingard 534 Noble
avenue. Bridgeport. Conn.
William II. Prime, lonkers, ~ 7.
Russell Elan, no address.
August Nuleger, no address.
Martin Oversee, Denmark
William H. Best no address
Carl S. Newbury. 81 chapel street,
New Haven. Conn
The body of Fest was recovered by
q United States destroyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23

give a patriotic address sometime during
the day, 1t was voted to meet at the
fair grounds THURSDAY. Sept. g. to get
the grounds in shape for the fair. All
invited,
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Howard, who
have been visiting in Manchester. re-
turned home Friday
E ". Small is driving mail on F. r
D, Il after "a DAYS vacation.
Mrs. q. NJ. Hatch is visiting her
daughter in Lawrence. Mass.
Mrs A T. Berry has gone to Boston
for a visit
Joseph Perry. who is quite i'll at the
home of G. NJ Rogers. is reported i'm
proving.
A number in this locality are working
al the canning factory at Days Corner,
Monmouth
Everett Peacock is putting an addi-
ton to his barn. Wilbur Cowell has
charge Of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
SEC. BAKER LAUDS
u. S. SUPPLY SERVICE

Paris, Sept 22.-Newton u. Baker,
American secretary OF war. visited ------
aviation field yesterday and another last
night. Regarding his visit he made the
following statement to the Associated
Press:
II have Just completed an inspection
of the ports and am now making a thor.
cugh inspection Of the service OF sup
plies from here and later l am going
to the recreation areas and thence to
general headquarters. 7 have been in
England and return there in a week or
10 days. returning again to France from
England, and will spend some time with
our comba tant troops in the American
sector. after which will sail for home
six months have passed between the
time OF my two visits to the ports ana
the service of supply. The progress
which has been made in building up the
great facilities upon which the subsist-
ence and supply of the army rests Is
amazing. The premptness. efficiency
and accuracy IF the services are eyiden,
and the spirit Of the officers and men
is confident and high. Greatly acceler-
ated shipments of troops from the Unit
ed States have of course made heavy
demands on our supply system. 1t has
more than met its burden
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press told Secretary Baker that he had
been VITA the service of supply for six
months and that once the American Of
fcers talked CT German organization.
The secretary interrupted saying:
We've beaten it in the beginning"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
BRANDS REPUBLICANS
AS "OBSTRUCTIONISTS"

Washington, Sept, 22.-Representative
Scott Ferris, chairman of the Democrat
ic congressional committee. in state
ment tonight said the claims Of Repub-
lican leaders as voiced last week in Con-
gress that the election of Republican
Congress in November is necessary to
insure a vigorous prosecution of the war
fall before the facts" The record, ne
said, reveals that Republicans in Con.
gress viewed as whole, have been
obstructionists" and that the Democrats
have been the reliance Of the admins
tration on war measures" After recit-
ing the vote on various war measures
Mr.. Ferris said that unity Of action in
Washington is as essential now as uni
~ Of military command is in France.
The Democratic party. he declared. will
ask the return of Democratic Con-
gress on its record in support Of the
President and the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt Joseph
Allen.
William H. Malone has reported
from a furlough passed with rela-
tives in Portland.
Chin Chin will play at the Az
gusta Opera House Tuesday evening
Sept "a. Special cars will take care
of the people from the Home after the
performance.-Adv
Philip H. Danforth Of Cambridge
late Co. H, l23rd y. Y. Inf, has been
admitted to the Branch
Hugh c. Christie Of Providence,
late Co. II. list r, /. Inf, George
Barber Of DanbJry, late Co. =, 18th
Conn. inf. Joseph A. Connelly Of
Boston. late L. s. Navy. and George
l.. FitzSeral of St. Louis. late IN. 9.
30th L. S Inf, former members.
have been re-a Omitted.
Burroughs were granted Saturday
to Joseph Daily TO Boston: Gage W.
Russell to Augusta; Edward 3. clark
to South Woodstock and Henry II.
Bellows to Worcester.
Ira NJ. Frost. commissary clerk for
the past two years. has resigned to
accept position with the Maine
Central Railroad.
Joseph McArdle. late L. 6 navy,
Washington Lewis, late CO. A, 14th
L. s. Colored Inf. Gustavrs Henley,
ia,e Go. G. Eth Ohio Cav. Charles
Cunnors. late CO. l. 'th L. 5. Vet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
Doctor and the Woman" Comes to
Strand Theatre
JOHNSON OPERA HOUSE
Today Only-Speeiai Program. VIM.
Earnum in "A Soldiers Oath"

Persons who have seen William Far
num- the famous screen star, in the 1915
version of "A Soldiers Oath have re-
marked on the striking similarity in the
characters of Pierre Duval the French
soldier-hero of "A Soldiers Oath, and
Jean Vatican, the leading figure in Les
Miserab es," Victor Hugo's masterpiece.
in the perturbation of which Mr.. Far
mum also starred The new version of
"A Soldiers Oath is being shown at
the johnson Opera house today only.
One of the earlier of the war films
which grew out of the world conflict.
"A Soldiers OATH set standard for
thrilling situation and absorbing heart
interest which has not been surpa ssed
since.
Mary Pickford will be seen tomorrow
AT this theatre by request in Less Than
Dust" Hearts of the World coming
to the Coliseum soon.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
U-BOAT SINKS
MAINE TRAWLER

An Atlantic port, Sept. "2--The
american steam trawler Kinsfishcr
was torpe docd and sunk S. miles off
the North Atlantic coast Friday
night. Captain Riley and his crew
OF IS wero rescued and reached shore
Saturday.
The traUler was IN the fishing
banks when the enemy submarine
appeared. Adviccs received hegs last
night indicated that the torpedo was
fired without warning.
No one was injured, and the cap
tain and crew quickly took 70 the
boats.
They reported that the submersi-
BILE MD not approach them afte~ they
had left their vessel and that there
was no shellfrc.
The weather was moderate and the
men were able to row to land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
MONDAY, sEPTEA1BERA 2s,.a,s.

/ Il
10y. .nu % training camp IL ke:-
MsnnstH Nss, who is receiving
ini.i.a.N tsalnins at Wentworth IN
nr.va,l,n nos ,rn,,. ~. been i'll with the
as better.
Chin Cl.in" will pla, A. the Al.
gusta Opera House Tuesd.v eve ,;nz
Sept "a. Special cars will h,,s,e
Winthrop people after the M,w-
ADV. @.
Miss Flora Smith of Madison is i.
guest of Mrs. Herbert Moulton.
There will be business meetiax
of the officers Of the Comnunity
Chorus after the program Tuesday
evening. S&r.4
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. McIlroy, VIII
have been spenling several days il
town. have returned to their summe
home at Lovett Heights, Soutl
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
REIGN OF TERROR. N
RUSSIA MUST END
U.S., ASKS ALLIED HELP

Washington. Sept. Ain effort to
align, the civilized world against the ter
rcrism in Russia under Bolsheviki rule.
the United States government has di-
reeted its ambassadors and ministers IN
"eutral as we'll as Allied countries to
ascertain whether the governments to
"aien they are accredited Will ioin In
soiiie immediate action to impress uroa
the perpetrators Of these crimes the
aversion with which civilization regards
ther present wanton acts"
The proposal is to take st.nv .n.,r.,,.
separate from the cenduct AZ RI. ~
that all civilized nations register their
adherence of such barbarian,
The message to the Diplomats save
this government is informed tina, tho
peaceah Bile Russian citizens OF Petro.
grad. Moscow and other citizens are suf.
fering from an openly avowed campaign
OF terrorism, that thousands of persona
have been shot without even form OF
trial and that ill-adminstered prisons
are filled beyond capacity.
Great Britain and France having viz
tually declared the Bolsheviki outla VS..
will not be interrogated. but have been
advised by cable of the action of the
American government
1t is made plain that the United
States is acting solely in the interest
of the Russian people themselves and
to aid them in reconstructing their
nation upon principles of democrac%
and self government
A precedent for this action on the
part of the United States has been
found in a situation few years
ago. when this country, after making
a formal protest against the indis-
criminate massacre of Armenians by
the Turks. called upon the nations of
the world to take similar action. This
Of the civilized powers of
the world har an immediate effect.
inasmuch as Germany even. then
then friendly and in alliance with
Turkey became alarmed and exert
ed its influence upon the Turkish
government.
The situation in Russia. however,
is regarded by oficials of the Amer
lean government as even moro seri-
Gus than was that Of the Armenians.
Russians arc being executed by
wholesale daily upon the slightest
preteXt or upon no prctext at all.
The accusation that citizen. Rus
sian or alien. may be opposed to the
Bolsheviki rule actually is sufficient
excuse for his execution. 1t is known
that the Russian people as who'e
are opposed to the Lenine and Trot-
zl,y regime. but are kept in subsection
by the terrorists. And it is to save
these loyal Russians that the United
States has called upon the civilized
world to take immediate action.
II the Boisheviki be declared out
avs by the world they could find no
asylum when they are overthrown
and could be put on trial for their
deeds. 1t might result, it is believed
Lenine and Trotzky. as they would DO
conscious of the support and approx
al of the nations Of the world.
As the major part OF the world il
already arrayed against the Central
Powers and the Bolsheviki have been
pronounced their allies 1T is thought
the allied governments will take
prompt action,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
THE LATE WESTON LEWIS

He was born in Pittston on Dec
-, 1880, son of Warren r. and Laura
). e arieton) Lewis. When a hoy he
attended the public schools of Gardi.
Tor, graduating from the Gardiner
high school in 1868 He attended
Bowdoin college and graduated from
that institution with the class Of
1872. After graduation he became the
principal of the Gardiner high school
and served in this capacity until 1875.
Nhen he became interested ii the
banking business He served as
treasurer Of the Gardiner Institute
for Savings and later became pres
idort Of the Maine Trust & Banking
o.. in which capacity he served at
The time If his death
Nj. Lewis married Oct IS, 1876,
Miss Eleanor w. Partridge - this
city, who, with three children. Har-
~ of Portland, Me; Carl Of Port
land, Ore, and Miss Eleanor Lewis
Of this city. survive. OF late years
tho family have passed their win
trr.j in Portland and their summers
al their pleasant estate in this city,
TIE Cove"
Deceased outside Of his aankins
interests i'll this city, was connected
with many other large business en-
terpriscs He was Il director and one
of the largest stockholders n The
Maine Central Railroad and 4 direc-
tor in the Union Mutual Life insur-
anc" Co. Of Portland.
Hir Lewis was deeply interested in
civic 2ffairs and could always lie de-
pended upon to give hearty support
10 any affair pertaining to the best
interests of the city. He served on
tho common council from Ward ), in
1885, ard on the board of aldermen
from 1885 to IS inclusive, being the
president Of that body during the
two FIRST wears. During Gov Plais-
tcrl's administration. in 19l1-l2 She
was a member Of the Governors
Council. Mr.. Lewis gave freely IF his
-!rle and tho many facilities at his
disposal during both Liberty loan
campaigns and served as member
Of the exemption board in kenlepec
county District No. !, until cOmfelled
~ i'll health I: relenqulSh tue du-
ties. In 1901 Mr.. Lewis was honored
10y an appointment as trustees OF
Bowdoin college, serving in TINS ca
pacilv until 1911. when he was ap-
,,o,rtcd as "A trustee. Funeral services
will ho held on Tuesday ~ =. NJ
from his late home. The family re-
quests that no flowers be sent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
Insured for $25o.cOO

Portland Me, Sept, 22.--The steam
trawler kingfisher, reported torps-
coed and sunk off the North .atlant-
ic coast vas launched here last Jan.
uary, and began operations fos her
owners, the East Coast FISHERIES Co.
in June. She registered 80 tons
gross.
|. NJ. Taylor. president Of the East
Coast Co. said today that the Nes-
sci was valued at $1,5.o00. and WAS
Insured against submarines for $3.50
coo, covering the value of the Tessel
and the cost of operations. He sad
that the sinking Of the kinshsher
would not deter the company from
further operations, and that another
trawler wLicn has just been com
pleted would be sent out next week.
Several additional vessels are under
construction for the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-23
INFLUENZA CLAIMS
WILLIAM F. MURRAY
BOSTON POSTMASTER

Boston. Sept. 21.-Willia" r.
Murray. postmas ter of Boston, died
tonight from influenza after a few
days illness.
Mr. Murray was born in this city
in 1881 and was graduated from liar
ward in 1904. He engager in the
active in Democratic party AFT airs.
After serving as member of The
Massachusetts House of Representa-
tives and of the governors council h,
was elected to the Send and 63rd Con-
crosses. He resigned his scat in Sep
TENDER, 1914, to become postmaster.