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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24

Ing on last page. 1t tells why
Chiropractic is so successful IN the
1 catment of aSthma.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24

Sufferers from asthma will be in
terested in reading Allen, the Chrio-
practor's Health Talk" this morn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Gibson are
the hanny parents Of a boy baby who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24

William Wyman returned, Saturday
from Portland, where dur ny the week
he had been taking the Harvard en-
trance examna tions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Trade Control
To Stamp Out
Aid to Enemy
Total End of Pro-German
Traffic Is Aim of Presi-
dents Order

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. - Through
control of the nations foreign trade,
made effective to-day by the Presi-
dents proclamation requiring licenses
for all imports and exports, the War
Trade Board plans to stamp out COM
pletely all trading with firms of pro-
enemy character, which arc furnishing
information, smuggling supplies, pro-
viding credits or boarding for post
war purposes, in order to give aid and
comfort to the enemy
To accomplish this result, the board
announced tonight that regulations had
been prepared governing particularly
the Importation Of certain raw ma
tcrials, such as rubber, tin, wool, ;ute.
etc, which every patriotic American
citizen is expected to observe in whole
hearted fashion
livery effort VIII be made, the board
announced, to administer the rcgula-
tons with the slightest possible detri
ment to legitimate business interests,
put hesltancy or weakness in inforc-
ing the regulations was declared in
conceivable when a pound of rubber
or a few bars of tin might mean the
death OF scores of American fighting
men.
Soldiers First
"I'he policy will be safety first for
our soldiers. regardless of every other
onslderation, the boards announce
ment stated. "Persons and firms in
this country as we'll as abroad. who,
bcfore our entrance into the war, had
little sympathy with the wartime com.
mercial safeguards of the Allies, must
be taught that these are now matters
Ct the first Importance to this country.
and violators of the present restric-
tons need expect no favors. regardless
O. how important such individuals or
firms may be in the business world"
keassurance was given that no anx-
lcty need be felt Of any serious restric-
ton of the importation of necessary
if the transaction did not in.
volvc dealing with an enemy or the
ally of an enemy. Special considera-
ton will be given goods in transit or at
a port of entry. Certain general H.
ccnses will be granted. chief of which
will be, for the present, permission for
the shipment of all commodities not
exceeding 500 in value. which will
avoid any interruption Of local com
rerce across the Mexican and Canadian
borders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Child Labor Law
Violated by City
MacBride Asks for Readjust-
mcnt of Civil Service Com
,,,;,,: G.. II
mission Staff

President James r. MacBride of the
Municipal Civil Service Commission
complained to the Board of Estimate
yesterday that children under fifteen
ana sixteen years Of age have been
compelled to work until nearly Q o'clock
at night" in the payroll bureau of the
commission. Mr.. MacBrde charged that
this had been in violation of the child
labor law. but points out in mis- letter
That only four such children were en-
ployed in the bureau.
Inc new president of the Civil Ser
wee Commission asked the Board of
tStimate to sanction Il proposed read
Justment of the working staff of the
commission which, he declared, would
remedy these conditions and also save
inc city $1,000 annually. Mr.. MacBride
takes occasion to criticise the business
administration of the commission I'M
der the last city administration, and
without mentioning names, referred to
the master business mind of certain
millionaire chewing gum manufacturer
who managed the Office affairs and was
business administrator Of the commits
sion for four years prior to january /,
1918" He declared that this man was
paid $4,000 year for zone hours work
a day"
The members of the Municipal Civil
Service Commission during the last
city administration were Henry Moske-
WITT, president; Darwin R. James, jr,
and Alexander keogh, who was reap
pointed from the Gaynor admnistra-
ton. Mr.. James is president of the
American Chicle Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17

The fire started in cotton in No. .
hold. The damage is about $500 900
Inc cause of the fire was not dis
covered.
sailors and soldiers with fixed bayo-
nets guarded the fire lines. The Scan
dlnavian-American pier at Seventeenth
street, where the Minsk was moored
has as neighbors the victjen & Lang
Drydocks and the Lamport e. Holt
piers, which have been taken over by
the government. Several vessels also
were. in the immediate vicinity or tho
burning ship. VI VIC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
May Release Mexican Gold

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.--The United
States has proposed to permit enough
gold to be exported to Mexico to satisfy
President Carranza's immediate needs
as part of the commercial agreement
now being negotiated. Mexico now has
the gold to her credit in American
banks.
No loan Of any kind by the United
States is contemplated, Secretary
Lansing to-day asserted.
The conferences which propose to
permit the export of certain amounts
Of grain to meet Mexico's needs and
the gradual export of gold to an Ameri-
can bank in Mexico City, which have
been under way here. will now be re-
sumed in Mexico City, where Presi-
dent Carranza will decide whether to
accept the agreement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Naval Officers Accidental
Death Starts Explosion Rumor

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The death
of Lieutenant Commander Robert o.
Bausch, who died in the naval hospital
at Norfolk, Va, Thursday from
fractured skull received from falling
through an open hatch on The battle
ship Utah, to which he was attached,
resulted in reports that an explosion
had occurred on the Utah. Rut navy
officials to-day declared that there had
been no explosion.
Lieutenant Commander Bausch WAS
thirty-three years old and leaves 4
widow at Dallas, Tex.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Rumania to Stay
In Fight to End
Country Will Never Give in to
Enemies, Says DR.. Angelescu

CHICAGO, Feb. 16. - Cut off from
every friendly country except by wire
less, Rumania will continue to fight
to the end, declared DR.. C. Angelescu,
head Of the Rumanian mission which
reached here to-day.
"Ihe Bolsheviki are making war on
us, so Rumania now must fight two
enemies - the Bolsheviki and Ger
many" he said owe arc cut off
from every country - there are enc
mics on every side of US, but we
will never give in.
eve entered this war because 4,00O,-
600 of our knsmen are arbitrarily
forced to submit to Austro- Hungarian
domination. We. will fight until they
are free
"The traitorous action Of the Boil
shcviki has made our task harder, but
has not lessanel our determination"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17

abundant, but they are sufficient. AZ
fluent people never were in want, but
during the war prices went up so high
and the paper money was at such a
discount that the poor suffered greatly,
and there were actually many deaths
from slow starvation.
Conditions have nov undergone a
remarkable change. We are. giving
employment to all the men in road
making at ample rates of pay. Even
the young boys assist at the light work
and at meal times whole families join
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Bathing Costumes

designed especially for South
ERIN shores, are displayed ON the
Third Floor. These models are
the latest word inn seaside fash
ions, originality being expressed
inn every detail. The materials
include faille silk, satin, heavy
silk crepe, velvet and the all
ways popular and practical
wool Jersey.
Beach Wraps, modelled ON STUN
ming lines, are shown i'm silk
and wool fabrics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
the menfolk at their meals by the

the menfolk at their meals by the
roadside.
Zone of the reasons for the high
prices of foodstuffs was that the Turk
ish officers we're all specializing. They
bought wheat ard -four from their
military depots, the cost being debited
against their pay, which was paid in
paper. Then they sold the supplies
for gold. when was worth five times
more than paper. When Turkish evac-
uation seemed imminent these officers
all had to unload, and prices fell con-
siderably."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Won Bernstortf Linked
BY Y. S. in Hindu Plots
messages From Berlin to Former
rnvoy May Be Revealed at
Trial in Frisco

sa saN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-Nrcs-
msr so = from Alfred zimmerman, for
form.u"e rman Foreign Secretary, to tho
tfn;ase, herman Ambassador to the
sb;s ssa states, Count Won Bernstorff.
ce 1s.a are alleged to have been inter,
e rr,sa, may be introduced by the gov
th;meht as evidence at the trial of
ksn;,ss..one persons charged with CON
Bri.isSy TO foment revolution against
today. ' - ''u'a' ~ became known
ger ne intercepted messages passed from
yon ,"h TO Washington through Count
ss .d Iuxburg, s>rmer German Ambas-
act;'a;., 10 Argentina, whose improper
sst s.ss.les have been disclosed by Sec
'ssasy Of State Lansing. wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Archie Roosevelt Gets
Captaincy in France

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.- Second
Lieutenant Archibald B. Roosevelt. In
fantry Reserve Corps, son of Theodore
Roosevelt, has jumped the grade of
first lieutenant and been appointed a
captain of infantry IT the National
Army. His promotion was recommended
by General Pershing.
Captain Roosevelt. with his brother.
Major Theodore Roosevelt, jr. has been
in France since last summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
American1=rna6e Rups

A large section of the Fifth Floor
is reserved solely for the display
AND sale of American made
Rugs. AS enormous quantities
are kept ON hand, practically
every demand for size cam be
met. Included are Wilton, AK
minister and Saxony Rugs, i'm
artistic Oriental effects as we'll
as the simpler English period
designs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Burning Ship Scuttled
The Minsk Sunk at Pier to
Prevent Spread of Flames

The steamship Minsk, Of tho Scan
d'navian-American line, was scuttled at
her pier in Hobokcn yesterday to save
her and adjacent government property
from fire in her hold. She was ready
TO steam and carried a considerable
shipment of Red Cross stores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Jerusalem Smiling,
British Officer Saws
Describes How Turkish Officials
Made Great Profits Out of
Inhabitants

Associated Press Correspondence
LONDON, Jan. 30.-"Jerusalcm TO.
day is smiling and contented," saws a
letter from an officer in the British
FORCES there. Food supplies are not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
AnneriCarD=rnade Curtains

of muslin, scrinra, nnarquisette
and met are shown Com the
Fourth Floor) i'm am almost
endless variety of designs.
A special feature is made of
hand Z drawn Wolfe Curtains.
These Curtains reveal am ue7~
usual style of workmanship and
are exclusive to B, Altman & Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17

~ I>O9 11GW au1Q very smart, are
Am Extraordinary Sale of
Women's ai1ored Spring Suits
One=piece Wool Dresses
will be held Tomorrow (Mondav)
UNUSUAL VALUES WILL BE OFFERED I'm
Tailored Suits (sizes 81 to SOY AFT %38 OM
Onepnece Dresses, of wool jersey navy blue SERGE
at very special price
(Readyto=wear Suits Dresses Third Foor)
A Special Purchase of
Imported Lingerie En1broideries
ecrm organde wolfe batiste including number of
beautiful effects i'm placed sale Tomorrow
VAomday) extraordinarily priced according width,
SIC. to $3.75 per yard
emDroader'es manufactured i'm Switzerland 1T has
possible foresight i'm anticipating the
coming demand
the psychological nnos
ge0ms purchase
(First Floor
The Dept for Imported Lingerie
Corn the Second Foor) large Importation of
fine French Lingerie which will
At the thine very values will be offered
French and Philippine Lingerie
(te remainder of several special assortmets which will he
marked, for clearance, following low nrces.
F'ghtrobes $1.95, 2.25, 245 $780, $50
She'n'ses Ids, LIS, 100, $685. 3z5
Envelope chenises 100, 2.10 235, 275, 295
e0n D'nat'ons 255, 2.75, 200, 800
petteoats 1.95, $685. $50
These prices mot apply both French and
Philippine umdergarme1ts)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17

Household ative
Linens
will present exceptional pmr=
chasing advantages inn a Sale
to be held ON the Fourth Floor
tomorrow and Tuesday
Considering the excellent quail
titles, the prices are rema rk ably
low.
All=linen Darmask Table Cloths
each $500, 4.75 & 600
A1l=limer Damask Table Napkins
per dozen $3.50, SIS & 600
F1a1ckaback Towels, 1nemstitched,
per dozen $40, 600 & $50
Turkish Bath Towels, laemned,
per dozen S2.75, $50 & 4.25
Also
Madeira Luncheon Sets
(n3 piecesD Raand=scalloped and
11amd=embroidere
per set 5000, CTS & US
Madeira Tea Napkins
Gaand=scalloped and namd=erm=
broidered, perdoz. S6.OO&7.9O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17

@U IN IA 4 W. VII
Sem1i=rmade Wool Dresses
Sermi=rmade Wool Skirts
(for women and mnissesD are ON
Sale i'm the Wool Dress Fabrics
Department, ON the First Floor.
Specially featured are
Se1mi=nmade Dresses
INN two new, attractive models,
developed i'm fine=twi1l navy
BLUE serge of superior quality
and completed with COLLAR of
white satin. Sizes "a to ~
inches bust measure, ait S1Aozg
Sem1i=r11ade Skirts
of fime=twil1 navy blue serge; inn
several smart models, plain and
plated, ait S3.75, A.5O to $50
A Special Offering of
Sermi=nmade Cotton Skirts
at considerably reduced prices
will be commenced Tomorrow
(Mon1day) or1 the First Floor
(Madisor Avenue sectionD.
Several desirable styles, feat
urin1g variety of attractive
materials, will be included i'm.
this sale, presenting excep=
tiomal values i'm
Seun1i=made White Cotton Skirts
at SIPS
Semi=m1ade Colored Cotton Skirts
ait S1.5O & 2.25
Sizes incomplete, but generally
ranging as foll0wss
Waist measurement, "a to 81 inns.
Length measurement, 50 to 40 inns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-17
Misses Apparel

u II oS~ ~
The Spring assortm1emts are
NOW ready for seDection1-in1 am
ticipatiom of the setting aside
of the Winter costume.
Unusual care has been exercised
to meet the demand for gar
r11en1ts correct i'm every fashion,
able detail.
Tai lored Suits, $3.50 to 1880
Outer Coats, $500 to 1@S.OO
Sports Coats, 1850 to $500
Afternoon Dresses of silk
$4,000 to 10000
Sports Dresses of silk
$3.50 to 12S.OO
Serge Dresses, $21.50 to 5000
Wool Jersey Dresses
sS26.SO to 10000
(Secord E71oor)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-22
WILSON ASKS BILL GIVING
HIM PRICE FIXING POWERS

WASHINGTON. Jan. -. 4
draft of bill giving the president
broad powers 10 fix prices of foods
and other products essential to the
conduct of the war or for domestic
consumption was laid before mem
bers of the house agricultural com
mittee Monday by Pres't Wilson.
with the request that il be pressed
for passage. Rep. Lever. South
Carolina. chairman of the commit,
tee, and Reps. Lee. Georgia: Chan
dler, Mississippi. democrats: and
Haugen. Iowa. and Mclaughlin
Michigan. republicans. We're called
20 the white house and told by the
president that he believed a situa-
ton had arisen that necessitateG i'm
mediate legislation TO provide these
powers
Members of the committee de-
clined 10 disclose details Of the bill.
II is understood that the measure
would give the president through
any agency that he may deSig--ot 20.
blanket authority 10 fix prices With
out specifying the products.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-22
WILSON ASKS FIGHTING
MEN KEEP THE SABBATH

WASHINGTON. Jan. COB
servance of the Sabbath by all men
In military and naval service was
directed by Pres't Wilson in a state
ment issued Monday night at the
white house. All Sunday labor. he
said. be reduced TO the measure OF
strict necessity.
The president. commander-in in
chief of the army and navy" said
the statement. following the rev
erent example Of his predecessors,
desires and enjoins the orderly OBJ
servance of the Sabbath by the Of
ticers and men in the military and
naval service Of the United States.
The Importance for man and beast
Of the prescribed weekly rest. the
sacred rights OF Christian soldiers
and sailors. a becoming Difference
20 the best sentiments of a Chri-
tian people and due regard for
the divine Will demand that sun
day labor in the army and navy be
reduced to the measure of strict
necessity.
such an observance OF sunday
is dictated by the best traditions OF
our people and by the convictions
of all who look 10 divine providence
for guidance and protection and in
repeating in this order the Ian
sUage OF PRIEST Lincoln. the presi-
dent is confident that ne is speak
ing alike TO the hearts and 10 the
conscience OF those under his au-
/ thOritV."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-22
CORPORAL CHRIST0PH
WRITES NEWS-TIMES

The News Times is in receipt of
letter from Corp. Frank Christoph.
with the American expeditiOnary
forces i'm France. Corp. Christoph
is the son OF Frank D. Christoph
and is well known I'm Mshawaka He
has some interesting things 10 say
Of his life over there" His let
ter. which is dated Dec. -. in part
reads
ct has been four long months
since ] left the peaceful little town
of Mishawaka TO trot around on the
shell-torn battle fields of Europe.
and must tell You 7 ann a little
inclined TO be homesick tonight This
is Christmas-an if my friends
hadn't told me I wouldn't have
known IT, This town is just about
as lively as the inside of Gene
terry at a. IN. How different France
is from the good old l.. s. 4.
we left the states sometime i'm
October and had a most enjoyable
voyage 10 was not SO enjoya BILE
for some OF the boys-but / was
one of the lucky ones and didn't
get at All seasick. VIC came over
on one OF the largest boats ever
built COZ its kind and it surely
looked as large as Mt Badly i'm
Arizona The trip began 10 grow
rather monotonous toward the end.
Didn't see anything but blue sky
and water for about three weeks
and that gets rather tiresOme. We
pulled into q quaint old harbOr
somewhere i'm France early i'm the
morning IL was raining and cold,
too. We didn't mind that at all
can't begin To tell YOU how good
the old coast line of Europe looked
to me"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-22
WILSON URGES AN
. IRISH AGREEMENT
Resignation of Sir Edward
Carson May Smooth Way
For 2 Compromise.


LONDON. Jan. -. - Pres Will
son has made representations to TIE
British government urging a settle
ment Of the Irish question at the
earliest opportune moment the
Daily News stated today.
If the Daily News is correct the
American executive evidently acted
in the interests Of national unity al
this critical hour of the war.
This news followed the announce
ment that Sir Edward Carson, lead
OF of the Ulster unionists and the
storm center Of the cabinet since he
entered il on July L, last. has re
signed. Sir Edward held the post
of minister without portfolio.
The resignation of the Ulsterite
is believed 20 have been brought
about To smooth the way for a
compromise between the uniohist;
and the home-rule forces.
The premier has been holding
conferences and trying to effect
such a compromise before the home
rule convention resumes its DELHI
erations tomorrow.
The Dublin correspondent of the
Times expresses the belief that q
solution one way or another will bC
reached this week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-22
MILLER PLEASED
At COOPERATION
Local Fuel Administrator Pays
Tribute to City'S Bust
ness Men.

W r. Miller local fuel admin
istrator. iu conversation with The
News-Times last uieht. paid tribute
Co the proprietors OF cigar stores,
billiard rooms. saloons. bowling al-
legs and the merchants in general
Who have so splendidly c0operated
with him in the enforcement of
u closing ultimatum Every or
issued by Mr. Miller has been
ooeyed to the letter. and not one
complaint has been reported. The
administrator considers this ass an
evidence that the citizens OF Mish-
awake are fully awake TO the seri-
BUSINESS OF the coal situation. and
their cooperation is especially graf
flying To- those acting for the gov
eminent at this time.
AR. Miller is pleased over the
fact that il was not found ueces-
sarv 90 change the rulings regard
ing closings i'm MishawaNa. These
still stand as originally prouulgat-
ed. The stores. saloons. billiard
rooms and bowling alleys viii be-
open as usual for business today
but viii be closed every Monday
during the time specified by the
fuel administrator. The picture
houses opened yesterday and will
remain open every day this week
but viii hereafter observe Tuesday
as closing day ON account of Mon
day being the holiday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-22
F. P. ROWLETT IS
NAMED ON BOARD
Elected by Unanimous Vote Of
Common Council to Fill
Vacancy.

r. r. Hewlett. purchasing agent
for The Dodge Mfg. CO.. was select
ed by unanimous vote at meeting
of the city council Monday evening
to Gll the vacancy on the school
board caused by the resignation Of
r. a Partridge. Mr.. Howlett's
name was suggested 10y Councilman
Geo -ge Zimmerman and the motion
seconded 10y Thomas Webb. Mr..
Partridge submitted a letter Of res
ienation which was read at the
meeting and Mr. Howletts nomi-
nation followed
Ordinance f63 was passed repeal
ing ordinance 319, which was
adopted June e. 1907. fixing the sal
aries OF the policemen and fremen.
The ordinance has become obsolete.
owing TO the fact that the past adj
ministratiOns have found it neces-
sary and advisabI TO increase the
salaries of these officials The or
dinance was repealed by a unani-
nous vote Claims 10 the amount
of $6,13S.94 for the month were
allowed. City controller Walter
Michaers report for the month fol-
lows
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-22
MRS. FREEMAN DIES
OF HEART FAILURE

Mrs. Charles q. Freeman. 204 T..
Sixth ST., died suddenly early Mon
dav afternoon of heart failure She
had not been previously ailing and
was apparently i'm good health when
stricken. She is survived by her
husband. five daughters. Mrs. G..
Gist. Akron. O.; Mrs. Arthur Mead,
Penn township: Mrs John Battees.
Mrs. Harry Palmer and Mrs. Ernest
Boliu. all of Mishawaka; and one
son. +. w. Freeman. also of Mish-
awake.
The deceased was born in Lyon
Ter. Ind. April @. 1855. and has lived
here nine years coming to the city
from Ohio. As Cynthia Jane Henry
she was married 10 Mr.. Freeman
40 years ago Funeral services will
be held Wednesday AFTERNOON at
$50 o'clock from the residence.
Rev. B. +. Parker officiating. Burial
will take place in the City ceme-
terry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-22
MRS. MIN. ENTERTAINS.

Sixty guests enjoyed the Red
Cross card party at the home Of
Mrs. NJ. W. Mix Monday afternoon.
Auction bridge and 800" were the
diversions OF the afternoon and
those who did not play occupied
themselves with knitting. Prizes in
keeping with the spirit of the times
were given in the way of canned
fruit. Mrs. Charles Endlich and
Mrs. Fred Grimes being the lucky
recipients. Light refreshments We're
served by the hostess. Red Cross
decorations were used effectively
about the rooms. AIRS. ". W. Mix,
Atlanta, H., was an out-of-town
guest.