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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
Hutcheson Accepts Open Shop

Acceptance by William l.. Hutcheson.
president Of the carpenters organization,
of the principle of the open shop during
the war, against which he has fought,
was the most important development at
conference between the carpenters
leaders, members of the shipbulding ad
justment board and General Man; ger
Piez Of the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Hutcheson still refused to leave to the
adjustment board. as requested by Presl-
dent Wilson. the question of deciding
conditions of labo~. He had not signed
the memorandum signed by Il other union
heads giving the adjustment board full
authority to adjust all differences. To-
night Hutcheson set forth his position in
the following statement:
We have had several conferences with
the shipping board. The only proposition
they have presented to US was to sign the
which takes from our mem
bers their constitutional rights as citi-
Zens of the United States
President Hutcheson offered as means
of settlement that the carpenters would
agree to come under the findings of the
adjustment board with relation TO hours
and wages; the method OF employing
workmen in the Woodworking industry
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
RICHMOND

Miss Lorena NJ Reed has accepted Il
position as radio instructor at Wellesley
College.
Mrs Herbert Stinson and son have
gone to Medford, Mass. wnere they VIII
visit Mr.. ard Mrs. Robert Stanley.
Mr. and Mrs Michael Roach of South
Gardiner have been recent guests of rel
atives in town.
Rufus Trott of Gardiner will pass the
remainder Of the winter at the home OF
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs John Trott
Maurice Ridley of Gardiner was a Wis
itor in town Wednesday.
Miss Ina Pusaard, who about two weeks
ago underwent surgical treatment at the
Augusta General hospital, was able t.
leave the hospital Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Wakefield
were guests Of relatives in Wells this
week
Mr. and Mrs John T. Grant Of Ran
dolph We're guests Of friends in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Fl. Turner was a visitor in Au-
gusta Wednesday,
Inc Richmond and Dresden Driving
Club VIII hold a race on the river Satur-
day afternoon al l3o. Three classes and
fast horses
The Methodist church on Pleasan.
street was damaged to the extent Of near
" slooo when the roof on the north side
q the church fell in under the heavy
weight OF snow Wednesday morenoon.
me new steel ceiling gave away in the
center letting lot of water into the
church- The church at present is being
supplied each Sunday, as the pastor. Rev
{" q. Cornish. has entered the Y. NJ. c.
A war work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
COLONIALS

The following divorces were granted q
February term OF Supreme judicial cou'
at Caribou: Elsie V. Eastman from NY
ron Il. Eastman. Cause, non-suppoES
custody and care Of Reta Z. Eastna
given to Elsie V. Eastman: Henry Il
Noteworthy from Nettie V. Norswortag'
cause, adultery; Annie l.. Coombs fr2n
Nathan Coombs. Cause, cruel and abus''
treatment; John Sweeney from Mar
sweeney. Cause, desertion. Custody an'
care of Mary Sweeney given to JON
sweeney; Joseph T. Michaud from Ga
orlelle Michaud. Cause, adultery. Nsoe
B. MacFarlane from George MacFariane
cause. cruel and abusive treatment; io'
May HIATT from William HIATT. Cause, a.
sertion. Custody and care Of Berth
Louise and Gladys May HIATT given to la
May HIATT; James F. Wilson from Jenn'
l.. Wilson. Cause, desertion. Custou
and care of Dorothy NJ. Wilson given
James F. Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
Bloody Pogroms Against Jews

Nevertheless for the present at least
ail seems dark so far as Russia being
,nie e. loose herself from the grip of the
lNadcr is concerned Meantime she ~
s'lIl itygthc throes Of civil war and, added
20 ihat has another widespread anti
semitic movement to contend with. Swed-
l~n ad,,ccs are that there has been a
return ~ the old-timc practice OF carry
tag out massdCres against the Jews
bloody proGroms are declared 70 have
heru committed in I.ublml Rashon. Tlras-
pol and other towns
"u the battle fronts no big engagements
have been fought although in Palestine
hr British operating against the Turks
'sEu hay" pushed forward their lines on
'front.' Vt II miles east OF Jerusalem and
secured mu, h-desired positions. The ad-
'ahre Was to a depth Of two miles on
'"e fronts IN France, Belgium and Italy
"ul' hombardments and minor infantry
'perations are ~ progress
Rrush a'rWen are continuing their in
'"usiN" operations against German posi-
ohs behind tho battle lines Naval air
n'u again have bombed submarine bases
firShip camps. docks and other military
works Of the Germans along the North
SEA coast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
BUT 600 AMERICANS IN
GREAT BRITAIN SUBJECT
UNDER DRAFT TREATY

London, Feb. 20.-Approximately 500
Americans resident in the United
Kingdom are subject to the draft un-
der the Anglo American treaty. That
number. it was announced TODAY by
the American consul general. Robert p.
Skinner, had registered since the draft
scheme went into effect This means,
that virtually all of the Americans In
the kingdom have signed up.
There are approximately 1900 Am
erican citizens of both sexes and all
ages now resident in the United King
dom.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
Hutcheson Accepts Open Shop
Think Carpenters Agreement Near

to be through the department Of LABOR OF
the United States government.
Shipping board officials. 1T is under
stood, will not refuse TO leave employ
ment of shipyard carpenters to the de-
partment Of labor. though they oppose
making an exception of the carpenters
Hutcheson, it Is understood, has asked
further that the carpenters De permitted
to name a special representative on the
adjustment board. This is not considered
advisable by the board because the other
trades have no special representation,
but are represented as a whole by A. j.
Berres of the American Federation or
Labor.
Further conferences will be held tomor-
row in an effort to come to an under
standing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
Division of Industry
Continued from PAGE Onel

u"i 70 work in cooperation with them
ana 10 prevent hardships and unfair
discrimination.
The preferential board will be chos-
IN by the tcads Of the four depart
mcnts , -ither the food nor the rail-
road administration for the time being
wlll be represented but both Will assist
ia operation of the program.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

The fire department was called out
at 2 P. M. Wednesday Afternoon, the
alarm being from box % for fire at the
Whitehouse Laundry Co, Water street
The fire started in the dry room and
gained considerable headway before
being discovered. Although line CT
hose was laid. no water was used on
the fire. several chemicals soon eXtin-
gushing the flames The damage was
slight consisting chiefly to to scorch-
ing of the woodwork of the interior OF
the dry room.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
WILSON SEEKS TO
stop BILLS FOR
WHEAT PRICE RAISE

Washington, Feb. 20.-The full influ-
ence of the administration will be used
if necessary to prevent enactment of
bills pending in Congress to increase
the price of wheat.
This became known tonight from an
authoritative source. Opposition to the
measures, another Of which was in
troduced today by Rep. Helvering of
Kansas, is based upon the ground that
their passage would upset the entire
wheat and bread program of the food
administration worked out in great de-
has full authority to readjust the
price if it is found advisable.
Wheat Now $220 Per BusheI
Wheat is selling now on basis of
$2.20 bushel and the price is MAIN
tanned by heavy government purchases.
The food administration has worked
out scale of profits for millers and
distributors of -four on this basis and
bread is selling at a fixed price.
In enacting the Food Control law
Congress placed an arbitrary minimum
price of 50 a bushel on next seasons
crop. This is the price that the bills
offered seek to increase. The twenty
cent difference between the price of
last years yield and this years crop
was fixed in large measure to draw
wheat from the farms before the new
crop is marketed.
Already the agitation for a higher
price for next seasons crop, food ad
ministration officials say, is checking
the flow to the terminals and to the
mills and threatens to stop 1t entire
ly. There is no power under the food
act to force farmers to release their
grain and although the bills in Con
gress provide that the price shall ap-
ply only to the new crop, there is no
way. officials say, to prevent the seller
from mixing in old wheat with the
new.
Heretofore the food administration
has depended solely upon the higher
price for the last crop to force wheat
on the market
If legislation providing higher prices
for the new crop is enacted the food
administration, it is declared, will be
forced to raise the price en- present
holdings and i'll turn will have to raise
the price of -four, which would mean
Immediate increases in bread prices.
Enormous profits. according to officials.
would go to distributors. who now hold
about 90 million bushels of wheat and
some twenty million barrels of flour.
There probably are on the farms about
125.0000 900 bushels of wheat left over
from the old crop, much of which will
have to be held for seeding
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
CITY OF 4500
american Avia tt O n
Camp in France Marvel
American Boys Quick to Learn and
Show Great Courage-U. S. Ambas
sador Much Pleased with Achieve
nuents-Many Of Men Are Univer-
slty Under Graduates

Paris, Feb. 20A city Of 400 inhabi
tants where six months ago there was
" vacant field; many of the finest
physical and intellectual specimens of
Americas young manhood vieing with
one another in mastering the art of
fiying and hundreds of airships con-
tinually lowering or spiraling over
! cad, are facts which caused William
g. Sharp. the American ambassador
ucre enthusiasm and delight at the
achievements of the aviation depart
uent Of the American army when
,lsitIng the largest American aviation
amp in France few days ago.
Much Work Accomplished
Tie ambassador said he was greatly
impressed by the work accomplished in
the short space Of time, as ground at
the aviation camp was broken only
last August. The boys, are working
under ideal conditions. Modern sani-
tary methods lave been adopted and
baths and swimming pools installed
The Red cross and the y NJ. &. A,
lave organized rccI cation and amuse-
mont places and the camp gives one
tna impression that il is the campus
"i a large American university. A
large percentage Of the men are uni
Ncrsity under graduates.
The French officer of instruction told
the ambassador that the American
h,vs are marvellous Tiers, quick to
learn, courageous ard energetic and
,,. III develop rapidly into aces COM
parable TO the renowned men in other
armies
The men are given thorough prepa-
ration in this camp but have to take
- post graduate course at another
aviation camp near the front for a few
weeks before going over the lines to
fa,c the Germans. The full-tledged
aNiators turned out daily at this camp
are Immediately replaced by other
uovices.
1t was n most inspiring sight Mr..
sharp said The men radiate with
strength, physical and mental. They
rave great spirit and confidence and
ere eager to Do their bit.
Nearly all the men III the flying force
are training athletics. Another hun
Grcd men are attending a French
camp nearby.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
KHAKI CLOTH CASSEO
$50 ARE OVERCOME

New York. Feb. 90-Almost lJo per-
sons employed in a West 30th street
l'ft building where army uniforms are
made have been oNe NerCome by fumes of
s'me mysterious gas since quantity
"t khaki cloth was received at noon
esterday and today il was necessary
to shut down the plant. All efforts of
ealth department officials and the po-
Zee to trace the gas have been unsuc-
q, ssfu
/, was said tonight that federal
gents might be called into the in
curry. The casualty list was confined
y the uniform shop and the floors
above. About 5000 persons are en-
ploved in the building
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 1918

Republic of the Ukraine would prirr,ar-
ny dlrect their policies according to the
interests OF the Petrograd cabinet.
When' however, the Ukrainians realiz-
ed that the Petrograd cabinet was not
pursuing a sincere peace policy. the
representatives of the Ukraine adopt
eo the standpoint Of ending the war
oE peace; they would in no wise be
responsible for the sins of Czarism
me negotiations were not quite as
easy as in most cases with such young
peoples, said DIR. Won Kuehlmann. ma
tonaI ideals and desires were not free
from the eXuherance of their representa-
yves. They made territorial demands
which were hardly able Of realization.
ne demarcauon of the frontier with
RUSSIA had TO be left for a later period
after discussions with the Russian gov
eminent then in power, The only thing
that concerned US was to lay down the
western frontiers of the new state in
"hich the demarcation of the frontier as
regards Poland received the most atten-
tioh ana experienced the liveliest criti-
clsm from the Poles.
First Step to General Peace
DR.. Won Kuehlmann said that without
Delng 100 sanguine he believed the coun-
try hailed peace with the Ukraine with
feIef ana JOY "as the first step toward
the restoration of a general peace which
we all nope to attain within measurable
time"
AS Welghty as are the questions they
are c0nsidcrabl weightier for the dual
monarchy. In our case interests are
chlehy external; in theirs, in addition TO
me external, there are momentous inter-
ests OF an internal political nature. The
TACT that the settlement took the form
it did arose from the consideration which
Or. Won Seydler (the Austrian premier,
pointed out yesterday; namely. the fear
'hat the further screWng back of their
claim 10 the Chom frontier would have
resulted in the wreckage of the treaty
The overwhelming majority Of the Ger
man people would not have understood
such an action. They would have disap-
proved most severel and, think, right
y an action entailing the sacrifice OF a
peace 50 much desired.
That we gave very much considera-
tlon indeed to Polish interests is clear
from me form Of stipulations detailing
frontier lines, only in a general way re-
serving detailed demarcation for commits
sion
Inc projected commission will include
hol only representatives of the Allies
'1eutohlc), but also Polish delegates. We
nave done everything possible to attain
lust demarcation of frontiers"
The president of the chamber in omen
lfs the proceedings made loyal reference
70 me golden wedding anniversary of the
Bavarian royal couple. at which the mem
bers Of the house rose and applauded
LOUDLY, The president was authorized In
SEND telegram of congratulation TO
King Louis and his Queen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
THREE L. S. SOLDIERS
IN GERMAN PRISON

Washington, Feb 20.-Three Amer
lean soldiers missing after an action
on February 8 We're reported located
in q German prison camp. They are:
Corporal Nicholas Mulhal infantry,
Jersey City, :. J.; Private Edwin H.
Haines. Infantry. Woodward. Okla. I.
and Private Frank +. McDougal. in
fantry. Maryville. Mo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

The Democratic caucus was s.,,
City hall Wednesday evening
attendance being present J,r, A's
cummings was chosen chairman ~ ;.
caucus and George Bradbury sso.' :. Q
The following ticket was cbosar 10
city election March 4: s' 'of Ii
Mayor. William H. A!bse
City marshal, Arson J. Bacon.
Street commissioner. sann., g. .
Alderman at large, William, !, S AZ
and George Cole. iiayt
IN the contest for city marsha, ,
Bacon defeated the opposing csns'a w -,
Frank Carter, by Majoritv a. ',.'0'ua'e -.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

and a legal holiday. Postmaster Muir
ply announces the following hours that
the local postoffice will be open: Cen
eral delivery and stamp window from
Z to 10 A. NJ. and $50 to 730 p. NJ.
The money order window to be closed
all day. The city carriers and rural
carrier will not deliver that day, but
at P. NJ. collection of all the boxes
will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
Women in Railroad Work

The question of women in railroad
work again interested the commission.
G.. NJ. Conklin of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford said women have
been engaged quite largely to replace
men joining the c0lorS and that the
New Haven has opened a school for
teaching women telegraphy and the
duties of passenger and freight agents.
Mr.. McBain said the New York Cen
tral employs 96 women in the motive
power department and 100 in the stor-
age department, the latter being used
to sort scrap iron. The New York
Central has established rule since
tie war began that no clerical position
shall be filled by appointment of a man
if a woman is available.
Detailed wage schedules, which the
officials said showed substantial in
crease since 1916 We're filed with the
commission.
1t is expected that the h<rings will
be concluded tomorrow after the testi-
mony of two representatives of en-
ployes who were unable to appear with
other union leaders.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

The death is announced of the Rev
Frederick Timmins, one of the leading
English Shakespearian scholars. When
only 90 years old he recited the whole
of Hamlet from memory. He attracted
considerable attention a few years aso
by a series Of sermons on a variety Of
subjects, every word and phrase Of
which was taken from Shakespeare S
works
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
A City leaaue Tie

ihe \. NJ. c. a. and the Colon
oowlers tied in the match Wcdnesd
nlsht at the Colonial ALLEYS. the Y
y A. having bit the best OF the ma,
Or the matter of pinfau.
Inc points We're $3.50 and the b.
man was A. Croteau with total
3U6.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
German Invasion

ai" opposed to Germany making iur-
'her war against Russia, however. the
foreign minister said Germany still was
ready Tor a peace in the East when
would prSxct German interests.
Not aio ~ Germany. bui also IN AUS.
ria-Huni =. the recommencement OF
nostIlities is unpopular with the masses,
vino tired % the war. had hoped that
with the debacle In Russia general peace
Nds nearer.
Prominent newspapers IN both Germs-
uN aud ia Austria Hungary have evinced
disappointment over the new phase In the
situation and several Of the most infu-
ru,al journals desire to know who was
responsible for T. The newspapers in
ihe dual monarchy are unanimous
d, cajnst their country making further war
igaIust Russia
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

Washington, Feb. 2o-Government Off
Gals and heads Of the Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners failed to come to
shipyards carpenters. but at the shipping
board tonight it was said settlement
was not far Off
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

of the New England Association of Gas
Engineers today.
Less than a months supply of gas
coal is now available. The situation,
it was pointed out. was particularly
serious as affecting the gas companies
as this industry forms one Of the most
important sources of toluene, greatly
in demand by the government for the
manufacture of high explosives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
Card Of ThanL.

We wish TO thank Chief Densr,o
members OF the Hallowell fire DE- ,,.s IN
FOR the prompt and efficient serr;'' ~ 1''S'i
dered at the fire "Wednesday ~ ~, 'e0
thank Mr.. II. P. Clearwater ~0
WHITEHOUSE LAUynpr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
FOR TENTH TERM
Ellsworth Republicans Renominate Dr..
A. c. Hagerthy

Ellsworth, Me. Feb. 20-The Repub-
licans tonight renominated DR.. A. c.
Hagerthy for mayor for his 10th term.
The five aldermen who have served the
past two years were also renominated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Inc Women's Foreign Mission
Society OF the Green Street Method
church will meet with Miss Mabel
honnet, Is Swan street, on Friday e,
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
QUESTION GIRL IN
REGARD TO MURDER

Bethlehem. Pa, Feb 3.-Miss Anna
Galley. aged Is. was arrested today in
connection with the murder OF Mrs. Hell
eu Hammel IN New York City last week
She was located in q restaurant here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
LOCAL NOTICE

Inc dance which was TO have br.
held at X. of L. hall on F'riday n,c
mas been postponed till Saturday nigl
on account of the Yarn fund dance
feb9lG
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

Regular meeting at 1.30 O'Clock this
evening Of Sanborn Lodge. No. 93. I. O.
Q. F. A. large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

George S. Harper of Maiden, Mass.
was a business visitor Wednesday in
Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

+. A. Greenwood of Lynn. Mass.
was among this city's business arriv-
ais Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

George E. Alberts of Lynn, Mass.
was business visitor in this city on
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
LOCAL NOTICE

49,, wa" -N'run is at the Acme I
'' cn'hse IN one or her best pa
" ''i' barbarian and a two pa
FOX comedy "A Bon Bon Riot
Feb. .20d2t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt. Hugh Doyle.
John Barrett. manager Of the y. c. o.
mess, slipped Wednesday and fell down
a flight OF stairs, fracturing a rib. He
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

Regular meeting this Thursday eve
ming of Hallowell Commandery. No.
81, L. 0. G. c.. at the usual hour. 4
large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

F. w. Milliken Of Auburn was a bus
mess visitor in this city Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

Annual convocation of Jerusalem
Royal Arch Chapter at 7.S0 o'clock this
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21

a. H. Magoun of Portland was a
Hallowell visitor Wednesday, called
here on business matters
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take LAXATIVE BROMO oUININF
Gablets.) 1t stops the Cough and Head
ache and works off the Cold. F "
GROVES Signature on each box. &c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 8C6. r

MRS. H. Treworgy is visiting rela
tives in Ellsworth for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
Returns of Own Accord

She denied knowledge OF the crime. but
returned 10 New York with an officer
Returns of Own Accord
New York. Feb. 30-Inspector Gray of
the detective bureau announced tonight
that Anna Gala, who is on her way here
from Bethlehem, Pa. accompanied by a
detective. is not under arrest, but is COM
ing of her own accord
The younger woman, who was question
ed at Bethlehem IN connection with the
murder of Mrs Helen Ifhmmel a board
ing house keeper, formerly lived at the
Hammel house but left there six days be
fore the murder was committed, the in
spect said.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
Isaiah p. Marshall

ne death of Isaiah +. Marshall .
CURED In the hospital here Tuesday p,r,
lie was born in Philadelnbfa ahon,
, ears ago, He enlisted in the u. 5. ns
at Philadelphia April Is, 1854. and '
ulscharged Sept. II. 1867. lie came 10 I.
nome from Providence Sept. Y. 1915 r
funeral will be held at A. NJ. Feb. 2
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
Superhuman Efforts

All operating officials worked from
l. TO 20 hours a day during the worst
o. the congestion" said Mr. McBain.
1T was the superhuman effort on that
part of the supervisory force which
Kept things going as well as they did"
Mr.. Tollerton said the Rock Island
was taking many engines of eastern
roads TO repair. lie said there was no
congestion On western roads except
around Chicago where difficulty Of
transferring cars to eastern lines
caused them to Rack up on the
western tracks.
Then the conditions which caused
federal control We're not due to condi-
tions on the western roads, asked
Mr. Lane.
Not that I know Of" Mr.. Tollerton
rpDlGI
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-21
Democratic Caueus

Edward Crockett was ,.,;.
Lewiston "Wednesday. 'H