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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
Baptist Caymen's Conf..

The special conference Of R.n.
men for Androscoggin, Kennebao az
scot Piscataquis. Somerset ana n rhos
counties will convene at Library ,. "ala
morning at 1880 O'Clock. Horace . NJ 'Aa
ton will preside at the forenoon Una
Devotional SERVICES will be led h,. oas '1
). Brown of this city. At II o,c,o.,
!. 3. Mower Of this city will sneo,. "a
corning the conferences held a. w eOS
land, Ohio, and Chicago, Of wb,os s
State conferences are a continues. "a
subject will be. How the Moveman. NJ na
gam" -
DR.. W. A. Hill of Boston will .,.
address on What the Movement NJ.
and DR.. f. F. Whittemore as d,ra" N
will give talk on Names Annro,.,
the Movement"
Dinner will be served in the dini,,
OF the First Baptist church, A,
votional services will be held fo,,.n "
by addresses by DR.. Hill of Boston w.
W. II. Wood of Augusta and DR. Az
5. Phelps of this city. 'a
There will be a discussion on thsss ..,
Jects and the afternoon will c,oSo '
a program. 'Maines Part" by pr w,
temorc, outlining the program for tbe o.-
tempiated two months drive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN
GERMANY ACITATED

Amsterdam, Jan. 6.-(By maiD The
question of woman suffrage is begin
ming TO agitate Germany, despite the
governments fcrcible insistence that
this and kindred questions must not be
made the subject Of agitation until af-
ter the war.
Three formidable national organizaz-
tions are now openly campaigning in
Germany. the Woman's Department of
the Social Democratic party; the Ger
man Imperial Union for Woman's Suf-
frage and the German Women's Suf-
frage Society. They have just issued a
! manifesto which is regarded as the
opening gun in a determined campaign.
In it they say:
Up to the Germany stands in the
lowest rank of nations as regards wo-
mems rights. In most civilized lands
women have already been given large
share in public atfairS. German women
have been granted nothing except with
in the most insignificant limits.
In the demand for the democra tiZa-
ion of German public life our legisla-
tors do not seem to even admit the eX-
istence of women.
But during the war the cooperation
of women in public life has unostenta-
tiously grown from year to year until
today the number of women engaged
in various callings in Germany exceeds
the number of men, The work they are
doing includes all spheres of male ac-
tivity. Without them it would no long
er be possible to support the economic
life of the people. Women have done
their full share in the work of the
community. Does not this performance
of duty involve the right to share in
the building UP and extension of the
social order?
The women protest against this lack
of political rights. in virtue both Of
their work for the community and Of
their worth as human beings. They de-
rand political equality with men. They
demand the direct equal and secret
franchise for all legislative bodies, full
equality in the communes and in legal
representation of their interests
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
"DyNAM|TE GIRL" HELD
in $4,000 BAIL AND
SEVERAL ARRESTS MADE

Chicago. Jan. 2-The mystery surround
ing Josie Lindi, the 16-year-old "dyna-
mite girl which has baffied federal au-
thorities for the past week. was partly
solved today. authorities say, by arrests
in several cities.
Charles F.. Clyne. district attorney, eues-
toned the girl. who was arrested when
she arrived in Chicago from Youngstown.
Ohio carrying 36 sticks of dynamite in a
handbag.
Later he told Of the arrest Of John
Seursel of Youngstown and Of several
others whose identity he refused to re-
veal.
Meanwhile the girl is being held under
$50, 600 bond for violation Of the law
against carrying explosives on passenger
trains. Federal officials assert that GER
tain elements of'the case are too danger
GUS to permit them to discuss it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24

New York, Jan. Z3-An upheaval in the
New York police department. the most
sensa tional in years. was caused by May
or Hylan today when he demanded the
reclamation as commissioner Of Frederick
II. Bugher, whom he appointed to the
Office on Jan. l. Mr.. Bugher promptly
compiled with the demand and establish
ed a record for brevlty Of service as po-
lice commissioner, an office always beset
by storms.
Uniformed Man Commissioner
Mayor Hylan established another prec-
edent when he appointed uniformed
man as acting commissioner selecting for
the post Lieut.. Richard L. Enrght. The
law which provides for civilian head OF
the police department was complied with
by giving Enright a leave Of absence.
Enright. for many years head Of the Po-
lice Lieutenants Benevolent Association.
has had a picturesque career on the force.
He Is IS years of age and was appointed
a patrolman Nov. ,, 1896 He reached 1
the rank OF lieutenant nine years later,
but never got beyond that grade.
II was charged thai Commissioner
Rhineander Waldo retired captains to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
BIG LEAGUES WILL
RELIEVE ROADS BY
date CONSOLIDATION

Pittsburgh, Jan. Elimination Of
long trips by the baseball clubs of
the National and American Leagues as
a patriotic measure to relieve the rail-
roads as far as possible was agreed
upon by the schedule drafting COM
mittee Of the two leagues which held
its first session here today. Playing
dates will be consolidated. II was de-
cided. and it is not likely tnar CUBS
PLAYING in cities where Sunday base
ball is prohibited will he permitted
to make the long trip to western cities
where Sunday games are allowed for
a single game as in the past.
The session of the committee today
was brief. as several members of the
committee did not reach Pittsburgh
until noon. 1t is expected the draft
ing of two schedules will be completed
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
Dissolve Board Control
For Labor Standards
Army Cothing Contracts

Washington, Jan. 23-Iissolutjon OF the
board Of control for labor standards. ere.
ated TO keep army clothing contracts
away from plants employing sweat shop
methods was announced today by secre-
tary BAKER with the explanation that the
primary purpos; of the board had been
accomplished and hereafter its duties
could be performed by the uuarterma.ter
generals office.
Some Of the activities OF the boar OF
which Mrs. Florence Kelley and Louis
KRISTEN were the civilian members. have
been the subject Of controversy in the
congressional inquiries, because certain
nrms faiied to get contracts. The boa
rulings have stood, however. and It's dis
so'u'-oh - :2id 70 tc one part or n,
epsf.'hents general policy to bring the
WORK hsretoiore lohe ny civilian ..dv,ser.
directly under the military es,ah,,ss
ment
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
Most Sensational Upheaval
for Years in New York Police

make room for Enright who was lar
down on the list of eligibles, but before
his name was reached Waldo retired
Commissioner Arthur WOODS. who retired
the day Bugher was appointed. passed
over Enrights name three times when
appointing captains.
Said to Be Tammany Man
Enright is reported to be affiliated with
Tammany Hail.
Mayor Hylan named Inspector John pa
ley as acting chief inspector to succeed
Inspector Dillon, who took the place OF
the late Max Schmttberger. He also nam
ed John A. Leach, formerly a city mag
istrate, as first deputy commissioner.
The ostensible reason for the removal
of Bugher was his failure to suspend
members of the motorcycle squad on
charges of levying tribute on motorists
accused of violating traffic regulations.
Bugher declared, however, that he was
about to place these men on trial and that
the real reason for his dismissal was his
refusal to submit To dictation by the may
or in the matter Of appointments re
gardless of the public welfare and hiS
determination to keep politics out of the
department as long as he remained in
office
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
Soon Will Be Suffering
"Horrible Atrocities
at Hands of Germans

New York. Jan. Warning of the
atrocities, ,"IlorrIble, brutal, beastly
and consistently official" I,iar Amer
lean soldiers soon will he suffering at
the hand, Of GermanH's inhuman army
was voiced in an address here tonight
by Mai. Grayson NJ. r. Murphy. for
merly in charge of the American RED
Cross work in France, who returned
to this country Sunday. Maj. Murphy
resigned from the Red Cross to join
the staff of Cen. Pershing.
Il cannot describe the horrible
things that Germany has done to wo
men and children and the poor. old
suffering people in countries where she
has set her dreadful foot" Maj. MUIR
ply said. British officers told Of
scores of wounded English soldiers
piled in heaps and then bombarded
with hand grcnades. 1t will be but
"A short time before our boys are go
ing to suffer those same things. You
have got to build and build and sac
rtice. not matter what it costs to beat
that beast"
Building up the spirit of the people
behind the lines in Europe is the grea,
work of the Red Cross, the speaker
declared. Contributors to the Red
Cross in this country have thus be-
come one of the largest factors in the
war, he said
Up to this day. Germany Is yicyo-
rious in this war" Maj. Nlurpny con-
tinued. ANY peace that Is made to-
day on basis of today'S condition
would be practically complete VIC
tory for Germany and for the German
ideal. Germany has lost nothing IN
this war hut blood. She has fought
SO far On the territory of others.
she has drawn from the territory OF
others vast supplies of materials and
vast sums Of money. She has had between
fNo" and 100000 people working for
her for practically no wage-really AZ
slaves. She has established her cursed
hold on Austria. on Turkey and on Bulea
ria' and she has at her feet murdered Ser
bia and unfortunate Rumania.
Must Win Now
IL the war ended today with France
ruined IN the north. Belgium wrecked
with Great Britain fearfully damaged
with russia crumbled and disorganized
ana absolute prey TO the devilish mecn-
ahism and ingenuity of Germany, the
world would not have a chance to lv.
except as Germany said that the world
sEouId live In time she would cross the
ocean and throw her great military and
naval power against us. If we can't heat
her now while fighting with our allies,
we can never expect to beat her stnp,a-
handed
An English woman told me that ub.,
was threat of German invasion
'' "o''eh carried poison about them to
save themselves from what they would
'ace IL German troops landed"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24

mestic and commercial purposes were
reported very low, but prospects We're
said to be bright for improvement
within a day or two. The movement
to Michigan and Chicago was far bet
ter than previous days and meat and
live stock moved eastward in consid
cradle quantities today.
The dumping of coal at tidewater
was particularly retarded today at
Hampton Roads, whose southern lali-
tude heretofore has rendered thrawing
apparatus unnecessary. Weather con-
ditiOns at Norfolk were reported today
as worse than for many years and a
number of ships were held up for
lack of coal. Temperatures ranged
not far from the zero mark over much
of the country tonight, but warmer
weather was in prospect Ia,er in the
week and when it comes railroad Off
cials look for much Improvement in
transportation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
ANNUAL MEETING
Maine ASSOCIATION
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS

The annual meeting Of the MaiN
Association of Agricultural Fairs wa
held at the City government rooms
City hall Wednesday. opening at loSt
o'clock, the president. j. r. Guiou Of
Presque Isle. presiding.
The important question of the lree
transporta ton of livestock to ana
from fairs was thoroughly discussed
taking a large part of the 1orehoos
and part of the afternoon. George
Hobbs of Portland. second vice presl'
dent Of the Maine Central Railroad
and Fl. J.. Hunton, industrial agent
spoke for the railroad, while Harvey
ID. Eaton. OF this city, d. f. Moulton
of Portland. l.. G.. Morse Of Liber'?
and others spoke in behalf of the fairs
AS result of the discussion, tls
Maine Central Railroad has grantes
free transportation for another year.
On account of war conditions. now
ever. this concession was granted az
present for one year only
There were present seven bookinA
agents of free acts.
A committee was appointed consis''
ing of the secretaries of all the faln
represented. whose duties will be
arrange the dates for the 1919 faifs
This was done at the suggestion OF
the Maine Central, so dates will n"
conflict. A circuit Of fairs was ais'
formed consisting OF Bangor, Presqus
Isle, Waterville and Lewiston. and they
VIII offer a series Of State races WIS
the same classes and tho Same purses
The following officers were electeu'
president, j. f. Guiou, Presque isie'
vice president, Harvey d. Eaton sec'
retary. Ralph M. Gilmore; treasurer
}. q. Fuller, the three last from Wa'-
erVille. A legislative committee "~
appointed. consisting of ]. F. Guiou
n. d. Eaton and r. ]. Goodrich anu
q membership committee consisting o.
RALPH M. Gilmore. j. G. Fuller OF thI'
city. r. J. Goodrich of Hartland, -
w. Gilman of Presque Isle and J. u
Gordon Of Pittsfeld
Discuss Single Fair
The men from the Maine Centra!
Railroad brought up the question ol
the advisability Of holding one lars'
fair and this brought forth much ah,,
mated discussion on the part Of d"
present.
Resolutions were presented by W. -
thompson, master Of the State G.ansN
and were adopted expressing fai'h ~
such an undertaking.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
WATERv|LLE
Explosive Inspector.


Federal Explosive Inspector rao, n
Ieooetts has made the followinv an.
pointments Of licensors Of explos,vss
III kennebec, Somerset and WaIdo
counties: o'oo
kennebec county-Burleish MARTIN
city clerk, Augusta; Carl c, Jonss
city clerk, Waterviile: Fred r. Mill.
Ken city clerk. Gardiner.
somerset county-W. r. Seekip.
clerk Of courts. skowhegan: Horace ?
craig justice Of peace. Bingham. Isw.
~ RI. Graves. justice Of peace. Hart.
!nnd; O H. Drake. justice OF nescs
ilttsfeld; w. J. Bradbury. Justice ~
peace. Fairfield; Chester H. Mills no- ~
tary public Jackman Station.
Waldo county-George I. Kea+,np
clerk OF courts, Belfast: f. D. chase
Unity. NhaSe'
Other licensors will be appo,n.sd =.
'ime goes on. to suit the conyeniepcs
or the general public.
Many persons are ignorant Of the ro-
quirements Of this department OF wor,
and 1t would be well for them TO send
to the above officer for a pamphlet
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
CHANGES IN BRITISH
STAFF IN FRANCE

London, Jan. 23-James Ian Mac
Pherson, parliamentary secretary tc
the war office. announced in the House
Of Commons today that Lieut.. Gen. Sii
Herbert Alexander Lawrence had beer
appointed chief Of the general staff in
France, Col. j.. w. Cox to be a brig
adler general on the general staff Of the
intelligence department and Gen. raw
ers f. Clarke quartermastcr general
These changes, Mr.. Macpherson add
ed, had nothing to do with the report
to the War Council on the recent op-
erationS at Cambria
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
S|TUAT|oN IN BOSTON
Extremely ACUTE"

Boston, Jan. 23-The fuel situation
here was pronounced extremely
acute tonight by Fuel Administration
officials who said that yesterdays
storm, which held up transportation of
6oal by water, nullified the good that
was expected from the five-day indus
trial closing order
Owing to the shortage of coal in the
bins of the schoolhouses school officials
thought it probable that several of the
buildings will have to be closed before
the end of the week.
Judge Dodge of the federal district
court announced that the court would
continue to remain open Mondays as
usual to handle the many naturaliza-
tion cases, regardless of the holiday
edict, and that the bankruptcy court
also would hold sessions on Mondays.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
|sT.LOU|S FUR Market
REACH
TOTAL OF 100000

St. Louis. Jan. 23.-Bidding at the an
nual fur sale continued lively today with
ermine and red fox skins commanding
the highest prices. Latest figures show
that sales thus far have totalled approx
imately $2,0C0OOo.
Sixty thousand ermine brought s90too,
and 1l,O00 red fox Of which 1000 were Aus
tralian brought 100000. Wolverine skins
sold 50 per cent higher than in October.
A collection of $4,000. mole skins brought
slo5.NN, and 65,00O mink pelts sold for
s456OOO.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
FIRST STAGE OF
REHABILITATION
RETURNED MEN

Washington, Jan 23.-As part of the
government plans to establish reha-
bltltatton and vocational training
schools for disabled soldiers and sail-
ors' Surgeon-General Gergas announc-
ed today the creation of corps to be
known as Reconstruction aides"
whose work will be to assist in the first
stage OF rebuilding and re-educating
the men back from France.
Miss Marguerite Sanderson, president
OF the Boston school of physical edu-
cation, has been appointed supervisor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
Zone System Coal Distribution


Zone System Coal Distribution
To reduce railroad mileage in hauling
OF coal, some sort Of zone system of
COM distribution probably will be put
INTO operation by the railroad and
fuei administrations within q week.
tIans Tor such an arrangement were
discussed today at conference be-
tween Director General McAdoo. and
Fuel Administrator Garfield, both of
whom announced later that they were
working in unison i'll developing Il
plan of greatest efficiency for coal
transportation. Although the weather
remained cold over most of the east.
the lack OF new snowfall enabled the
railroads 10 make a slight Improvement
in the traffic situation. The flow of
coal eastward was somewhat greater
and the supply OF empty cars to min
ing regions was larger. Nowhere was
there any near approach to normal
conditions, however, and railroad ad-
ministration officials pointed out that
the full effect of the low coal produc-
tion and distribution would not be felt
for several days.
The number Of ships awaiting bun
<er coal at Atlantic ports was smaller,
but freezing OF coal In the cars still
1ampered dumping. and ice In har-
oors interfered with lighterage. The
supply Of empty cars to the Pennsyl-
vania anthracite regions was nearly
aormal. though the central Pennsyl-
vania bituminous district got only
about half it's usual number. Car
shortage compelled Indiana mines to
work at 20 per cent. capacity.
so Minss Suspend Work
About 80 mines in the Pocahontas
ields Of West Virginia and Virginia
suspended work. West Virginia got
about two. thirds Of Its normal car
supply ana the Pittsburgh district
about halt. Loading in the latter field
vas about 90 per cent. normal. Coal
supplies in Ohio and Indiana for do
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
FAREWELL RECEPTION TO
REV. AND MRS. LaFLEUR

A farewell reception was tenderel to
Rev. and Mrs. Isaac I.aI7leur at the gei.
try Of the Second Baptist church Wehe'.
day evening. a pleasing program was
given consisting of a piano solo hy lrens
Roderick; vocal solo. Madeline Ferry; 20
cal solo, Elias Malick; piano solo, BETH,
da Donna; violin solo. Violet Rodericti
vocal solo, Fred Giroux; violin solo, Guy
Perry; piano solo. Napoleon Perry. Fo.
lowing the program the company retired
to the dining room. where refreshfenu
We're served, after which Albert Clapr
rood on behalf of the company presented
Mr. LaFleur with purse Of s35, Speecha
were made by Fred Perry, Marshal Perry
David Simpson, William Colby and J.
Roderick. Frank l.. ROderick was mas
ter of ceremonies for the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
ITALIAN HELD IN
s25oo BONDS ON A
SERIOUS CHARGE

Portland, Conn. Jan. 23.-After Es-
ther Strickland, II years old. had testi-
fled that Sylvester Rivoli, So, had kept
her a prisoner by force for week
Justice Howard held the man under
$500 bonds for tria, in the superior
court. The girl was found in a hut in
South Glastonbury in company with
Rivioli yesterday after the pair had
dropped out of sight as the youn:
woman was on her way home from
High school.
She swore that Rivioli had threat
ened her and her father if she made
any attempt to send word of her
plight. Rivioli was unable to secure
bail and was taken to Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
'PHnA. COAL FAMINE
RAPIDLY ASSUMING
SERIOUS PROPORTIONS

Philadelphia. Jan. 2S.-Three hun
dred cars Of domestic and steam size
coal were received here today. 3ooo
tons less than the normal daily con-
sumption.
Francis A. Lewis, local fuel adm."-
istrator, today notified United States
Fuel Administrator Garfield that the
only hope for the improvement OF the
fuel situation here is that Washing
ton will cancel all priority orders or
issue additional orders senolns coal
here. The situation here is worse than
at any other time, Mr. Lewis declares.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
OIL FIRE ON DESTROYER
CAUSES DEATH OF TWO

Washington. Jan. 23.--An oil fire in
the engine room OF a destroyer, re-
sulting in the death of two water tend
ers. Martin O'Callaghan Of Columbus,
O., and Charles E. Bourke Of Worces-
ter, Mass, was announced tonight by
the Navy department. No details were
given. The department also announced
that Hector \. Menard, seaman. Of
Bridgeport, Conn. had been killed by
heavy sea dashing over the trans
port Hancock during a recent storm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
TO CABLE MILLION
ARMENIAN RELIEF

New York. Jan. 23.-The American
committee for Armenian and Svriar
relief decided at a meet,ng ,oa.,, -
eanie at once s1'4oo,0o0 to the relief
stations s, IN the Russian Caucasus
oouthern Palestine, Mesopotamia and
Constantinople. anu
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
LABOR D|SCoRD IN
THE ARGENTINE TIES
|uP ALL SHIPPING

Buenos Ayres. Jan. 2S.-There are
more or less serious labor disturbances
throughout the country. The shipping
in the ports has nearly been paralyzed
as the result of a strike. A general
strike on the Central Cordoba Rail-
way is threatened. Bands of work.
men who already have gone out have
burned As carloads of wood which 1t
was intended to use as fuel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
FIND WOMAN NOT
GUILTY OF MURDER

San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 2S.-Emma
Burgemeister, charged with the murder
II Otto Koehler, wealthy brewer was
found not guilty by jury here today.
koehler was killed Nov IL. 1914. in a
house which he had given to Miss Burge-
meister.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
COWLES HEADS NEWS
PRINT ORGANIZATION

New York. Jan. 23.-Menbers Of the
News Print Manufacturers Association
met here today and approved the revised
articles of incorporation providing for the
formation of a new organization to take
the place OF the recently dissolved combi-
nation. J. A. B. Cowles was elected pres
ident, and Morris Hoovs Of Glens Falls,
y. Y, vice president.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
Is Per CENT FLOUR
FOR CHICAGO BREAD

Chicago, Jan. 23.--Bread in Chicago
after Feb. | will contain only rs per
cent. of -four. Notice to this effect was
given by the Flourmen's Club of Chi
csgo tonight, the action being in re-
sponse to a plea from the federal food
administration received during the
day. Similar action, it was said, is be.
ing taken throughout the country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24

which is issued by the
covering all the points 'e g sovernnep
FARMERS occurring explosive.
@ nseu a purchasing license and !, vi VII
wlsh TO issue explosives to III = The
ployes. they must obtain sneir EN-
incense and keep a record Of all unan1 en-
plosives that he possesses ' NE eS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-24
GERMANS DEPLORE
WEAKENING SEA
POWER OF TURKS

Amsterdam. Jan. 23.-German newspa-
pers reaching here today comment on the
sinking of the former German cruiser
Bresau. renamed by the TURKS Miulu.
and the grounding OF the Goeben. re.
christened Sultan Selim. and deplore the
loss of the two vessels because of the ir-
reparabe weakening of the Turkish sea
power.