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Evening journal., 1918-02-12

putting Red Tape out Of business &
one Of the most important question:
at this time before the country.
Secretary Bakers testimony anc
bearing at the time of his first ap-
pearance before Senator Chamberlain:
committee we are glad to pass ovei
without other comment than that tho
country is now trying TO forget the
unfortunate episode. lie has partly re-
gained the ground then lost in the con
iidence Of his fellow citizens by The
decided modification, on subsequent
occasions, Of his personal attitude to-
ward his questi0ners and by his later
exhibition Of what has seemed 10 bt
much more adequate sense of the
gravity Of the matter concerned. That
his notable change was due merely "a
the tactics Of cXpediencv we are not
ready TO believe. Nevertheless, 10 re-
mains true that a large part OF the
American public is yet waiting TO bC
convinced OF his worthiness TO rank
with administrators Of big vision and
broad experience, and of something
more than surface plsusibilily; 90 ST.
for example, in the place once occu-
pied by that other War Secretary
called from Ohio by another War
President.
The President has intimated that the
only new laws needed in the case Of
Secretary Baker are such as might re-
peal unnecessary restrictions upon the
War Departments activities The ma
ture Of these alleged restraints has not
yet been specified from the White
House. As Senator Nadsworth de-
clared on Tuesday. the Administration
should at the earliest opportunity tell
the Committee on Military Affairs just
what existing laws stand i'm the way of
effective operation in the War Depart
ment. impeding our progress and max
Ing 10 more difficult TO wage the war.
Surely there Is no Official body more
plainly entitled TO have this informa-
iion, no quarter where sensible and
specific suggestions from the EXecu-
tive for the disentanglement Of Red
Tape would be more respectfully re-
ceived
What Mr.. Baker has or has not
learned since he answered the first
summons Of the senate Committee on
Military Affairs is by no means so
important question as what conse-
quences TO the nation and its fortunes
are to result from that quality i'm him
which Senator Penrose, with charac-
tcristic charitablcness, describes rs
"his sanguine disposition and hopeful
nature"
For there is not the slightest doubt
now that Secretary Baker viii accept
without a quiver-if Congress shall
permit him TO accept 1.-THE undivided
responsibility IN the future. subject
only to the larger though direct re-
sponslbility Of his chief in The White
House, for the success or failure Of
our conflict with Germanys land
forces.
Duties which in variety and extent
Evening journal., 1918-02-12

exact self-knowledge Of greatness and
is justified only in the sequel by what
Secretary Baker termed in his state
ment a week ago last Monday the. final
demonstration of success"
But II the final demonstration OF sue
cess should be lacking? II success
should be attained, but at a dispro-
portionate cost Of treasure and human
life? The executive whether War Sec
retary or President, who fails Of sue
cess or even reaches success at too
eXtrayagant a cost TO his country will
have no cause for self-reproach and
need not dread the record Of history
provided he has done his honest best
under the circumstances and has re-
iected no aid that might have helped
10 bring success. Consider, on the
other hand. how awful is his responsi-
hility If he fails or overpays because
he miscalculated his own powers or
was stubbornly determined TO do the
Job alone!
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
rnE SWIVEL cmAR cOnPs.

II secretary Baker is given the two assistant secretaries
i for which De has requsioned Congress, they will
be civilians he declares.
This will be something Of an innovation Since the
ouibrea, Of the war appontecs Mr.. Bakers depart
ment from. messengers up have been commissioned as
officers in the army the swivel chair corpsthereby
Gaping draft. As senator once remarked:
Most of these officers could not march squad OF men
down a straight road without getting the formation
tangled"
Many confusions orders have been traced to these
fighters for democracy. The Rariian muddle
instance Hundreds of soldiers ordered TO wntry spot
in New Jersey because certain brigadicr had idea
military post existed there
10 not always necessary TO braid mans coat
to make him efficient often it has opposite effect and
capable citizen becomes a cocky official made tongue
tied by authority"
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
NERsE AsIs ,rnsr

II St. Valentines week We're not te season Tor taking
The blinders, bit aud bride OF poetic license we
wouldn't do IT, but az this period when about 90 per
cent Of the folks feel sort o. o muse stirring in
iAeir nwsrds, feel safe 10 giving some verse from
foreign miss, Elsie daughter Of tho Famous Marshal
Won fndenburg Frauein Won Iliadenburg has sent TO
New York organization whose alleged purpose I'm life is
io ad n giving Germany a free government this.
Christ Jesus gave his life for me.
From every debt now am free.
lle has procured His Fathers favor
De has become my gracious Saviour
iia to the bayonei thrust gives ygor
The JOY TO aim, 70 pull the trigger
Ny aid is Jesus. that I know
On TO the Foe, On TO the Foe
We never aspired much TO fame as coai, .s-elr of
feminine poetry and may be wholly mistaken the opn-
ion tina; the gentle little Elsies cubfooiod in
most sil Of ITS feet However, poetic virtue depends not
stogcther loyalty 70 rhyme and mere there's also
TIE thought, inspiration.
Power Of magination must surely be granted any maid
GA, even Won Hindenburgs daughter. who is able 10
conceive sayious ihrusins with a bayonel and with
~ pulling trigger.
Nss Won lindenburg has given 10 contemporary liter
NNre specimen Of the initiative n orgiuatiou which
y" IN editorial career OF many years We never saw ap
''7a'noo poe once sam L kiser the weli-knovn poet
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
coNsrIruTIoN: LECTION 2. ARTIcLE II.

TT is well that the United states Senate has undertaken
TO state its views OF peace terms
The constitution requires that treaty shall be ratified
10y the Senate
The people intend by that provision that the Senate
shall exercise its iudgment-not merely put rubber
stamp endorsement upon what Col. House and Vance
Mccormick may agree upon.
After a treaty has been made VIII be time to discuss
its terms the time for the Senate to state the
principles which It thinks should be the basis Of
a peace agreement
such a statement will be notice TO all the world that
this country, having republican form Of government
and not autocracy will speak through its duly chosen
representatives in the manner prescribed by the funda
mental law OF the land
Evening journal., 1918-02-12

Secretary Of the Treasury NcAdoo has issued order
prohibiting the railroads from issuing free passes in VIC
aiion Of This nsinuation without direct charge
that such passes have been issued u has been pretty
generally understood that since the enactment Of the laws
prohibiting free passes the law has been observed. IN
fact that roads glad to have the law TO protect them
from The applications for free passes. Mr. AlcAdoos or
very much like the question the lawyer asked
a witness "Iiaye you Quit beating your moher-in-law?"
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY y, 1918.
FENc kWO CnANG's REMARKABLE MANDATE

public official prominence who realizes his own
A limitations and responsibility for the creations of
existing conditions Of deplorabe nature President
fens kwo Chang Of China is in class by himself. lie
has issued executive mandate against himself and his
executive shortcomings. 10 so striking in IFS terms
that rcpublish 10 The hope that N viii be used as
model for letters TO be written published by
an army or incompetent American once-hoders. H. is
as follows:
"At The time OF the uprising in Human last year The
cabinet advocated militant policy Though gave my
approval always have considered The difficulty of the
situation and been inclined to peace. have not publicly
declared war and this accounts for The present trouble
The President cites various defectons by generals ana
reerses TO the northern troops which he says have dam
ased the nations dignity and that therefore ministers
one after another have resigned.
AZ that time" the mandate continues II should have
upheld law by inspiring the army Tight but the Human
authorities teegraph6d that hosliiies had been sus-
pended and the Kwang Tung onlcas promised 10 cancel
their declaration Of independence Taking their words at
ther face value suspected that might st be avert
ed at the eleventh hour"
The President then anayze the causes Of the peoples
misery placing the blame arst upon Fu Lang To former
governor Of Human also deserted, and others who do
their duty
As The central government has not acted properly"
SAYS The president Il examine myself and feel that
have many defects appointed Fu Iang Tio and others
without carefully examining into their conduct SO am
guilty OF Ignorance Of ordered the negotiations
for peace while the rebels triumphant offered
terms in effort 10 satisfy the popular desire so
that lacking in foresight My effort 10 save from
misery brought misery; my hope 60 save the sim-
alton resulted IN more confusion.
federation brings undesirable results SO that cannot
make others believe IN my sincerity. am too weak for
the burden and cannot escape public blame and con-
demnaon for bens guilty In many ways. dare not hold
my position in opposition 20 public censue but the ten
nre Of office s. ordered by virtue the constitution and
cannot be easily SET aside Moreover hosinHes have
been resumed in liupc and It behoo,es Inc TO continue
helping the cause.
when peace is restored and the populace relieved
shall retire full OF. gratitude into lhe country"
Mc think that most Americans viii agree that while
Feng Kwo chans may be d weak adminislraiiyey.
De Is much stronger morally than nne-tenths
Of the incompetent Occidental ofncc-hoders
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Christian is the highest type or man.-Young
COwards falter but danger often overcome bv those
who nobly dare.-eueen Elizabeth.
Certainly this is duty not a SIM Cleanliness is in
deed next 20 godliness John Wesley.
Ills cOgitatye faculties immersed
~ cogibundty Of cogitston.-lienry Carey
s--.-r.--.
Coffee which makes the politician wise
And through an things with bis half-shut eyes,
pope
Evening journal., 1918-02-12

and humoris. early in his mayonnaise days
producer. sent out Ions sad poem about somebody's
little Willie who destroyed himself by celebrating July
Fourth with an army musket that he found in his
fathers garrett SANS Ienyo was;
But tho old gun busted at its old touch-hole
Disspatng Willie's immortal soul"
Evening journal., 1918-02-12

That fact gives pleasure 60 an Deaareans but 10 soflens
to only remote degree the widespread feeling Of regret
that amy American suffered the extreme penalty for the
high patriotism which impced him to stand a cham
pion Of world democracy.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12

In view Of the fact that The First Delaware Regiment
S at Camp Dix Delawareans have special interest In
the success the Investigation which has for It's purpose
the apprehension and punishment Of the pro+German
nends who put ground glass in part of the candy sold
TO American soldiers in that encampmen No punishment
is TOO severe for persons who would commit such
crime.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
LETTERs on EsTATE-

Register Of Wills Brown has issued
letters OF administration to Levi Scott
Naylor on the estate Of Mary A. Nay
lOr.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12

wilmington merchants and Wilmington shoppers no
doubt will work n harmony 20 make Dollar Day. We'd
nesday. March c. not only pleasant bot also nutual,
profitable trade event our progressive merchants win
lay in especially aurng stacks attractive prices with
special Inducements aong certain lines self interest If
nothing else, will mpel the buyers TO swarm into our
shopping districts on that day.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12

The Seattle Chamber OF Commerce odvertiscs that the
city always has fuel because there mines only
City miles away. The mine owners must be amateurs
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
heaps As HE soMEp.

rNIIE friends of secretary War Baker miss tho point
which is that the administration and especially tho
War Department has controlled all Tie avenues OF public
fly regarding our activity because they controlled
the original and the secondary, Of information
and because they controlled the main channels through
which any information which they chose to give out
could trlcklo through to the public knowledge.
In consequences they first choked the springs OF nfor-
nation and then they regulated the channels Of distrbu
lion by always trying TO mako it appear that everything
was lovely.
The folks back home who hearing from the boys
In the cantonmcnts knew that this untrue-and il
was only matter OF time when the truth would be made
known either through the accumulated ouiburst OF in
dienalion from parents lgc that distracted father who
wrote senator Wadsworth, from some legislator like
senator Chamberlain, who made mp his mind to speak
out.
Whatever OF the whlrwnd Secretary Baker has reaped
came from his own sowing Of the wind.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12

Secretary Daniels has appointed a Christian science
chaplain in the navy. Can't have too many folks in the
navy who always hope for the best" whom pulling The
trigger
Evening journal., 1918-02-12

The cables report that 100000 sborers struck in Ger
many as protest against about oue-fourh The
number OF aborers ont Of work in the United states lust
before the worihe i9i protest of law against
The Democratic tariff measure
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
LIMrT no MeADoo's CONTROL.

gT-IIE senate Committee ON Interstate Commerce has
fixed eighteen months after the The date
when the government operated railroads shall be return
ed TO their owners and the House Committee has sub
stantIal majority n opposition TO the administration plan
for keeping the railroads indefinitely In Tho hands OF Mr.
McAdoo his successor
There little doubt that this attitude Of the COM
miees accurately reflects the opinion Of each House OF
Congress, where there decided objection TO making
use Of an exigency Of wartime for the promotion Of
Sociaistc scheme Of government ownership upon which
ihe OF he country hos been tested and TO
which there is strong opposition everywhere.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12

Someone tamperod with the fire engine in Laurel Sus-
sex county and made unfit for service. Intnaton is
made that 80 the work of German potters who had
ncendlary designs against certain manufacturing plants
i'm that town and its neghborhood BE that as 10 may,
every possible effort should be exered to down the
mscreants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
Increase in Wages in
Mills at East Hampton,
Mass, Granted by Endicott

Boston, June 6.-A 12l per cent. ir-
crease in wages to weavers and a Il
per cent. advance to spinners, clotn
room girls. spool tenders, twister +ehd-
ers, dofers and quillers. at the West
Boylston Manufacturing Co. East
Hampton has been granted by Henry
B. Endicott. executive manager of The
state committee on public safety, wh)
acted as arbitrator in the dispute be
tween the company and it's employees.
His decision was announced tonight.
The opera tives were engaged in max
ing duck for important war work when
they struck recently. At the request Q!
Secretary of War Baker. Mr. En.iicctt
used his good Offices and the employees
returned TO work pending an arbitration
OF their case
In the dispute between the Edison
Electric Light Co. of this city and their
'employes Mr.. Endicott refused to grant
an increase in wages to operators and
linemen. They were granted time and
half pay for overtime work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
I'd MAINE BOYS IN
THICK OF FIGHTING

The return to active duty in the trenches
OF the 103d Infantry (Second Maine) is in
dicated by the casualty lists of the past few
days which have contained the names Of sew
Cral members of this unit while todays list
contains that Of a Maine boy, Private Louis
7. Trial Of Waterville, a member of Company
f.. He was severely wounded in action on
May 81, on which day it is apparent the
103d Infantry returned to duty following a
brief period in rest billets after their siren
nous engagements of May 10 when several
Maine boys were killed, wounded or gassed.
Private Trial enlisted from Madison, this
State, joining Company f, and accompany
ing the command to Westfeld, Mass He
went to France last September He is 10
years Of age and the son Of Mr. and Mrs
David Trial Of Il Clinton avenue, Winslow
Mrs Trial received telegram from Adjutant
General Mccain last night telling of the
wounding Of her in action on May 21.
Private Trial has six sisters and four broth.
ers-Portland Express
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
Miss Lucille Royal
Gives Demonstration
Substitutes From Wheat

Miss Lucille Royal. demonstration
for Kennebec county working under
the Department Of Agriculture gave 4
demonstration of substitutes for
wheat at the Congregational vestry
Thursday afternoon which was filled
with women anxious to learn the best
manner in which to use the new in
gradients for cooking.
Miss Royal said that the one thing
now is to win the war and the more
preparation that is made for long
seige the quicker the war will be won.
She urged foresight in everything and
said that the work of conservation
must be carried on by volunteers. In
this respect she urged that when one
woman finds good recipe that works
out well, she will pass it on to her
neighbor. Everyone must do her
share" said Miss Royal. Ito make up
for those who can't do theirs and for
those who won't do theirs All who
can should use no wheat
Miss Royal said that the women of
this country should think of the Wo-
men of France and compare situa-
items. The women of France cannot
make fresh breads and the women Of
this country must. She asked all to
pledge to use no wheat until the mid
die Of September. She said that we
must eat less bread anyway. She
recommended the use of vegetable
fats for cooking, but to use butter for
the table as it contains what the 9TH
er fats lack, especially for the use
of children She offered her assist
ance to all in the way Of writing pa
pers and of making recipes. During
the afternoon, Miss Royal demon
strated bread, cake, cookies, mullins
and biscuits and used no wheat. The
products Of her efforts We're extreme
ly good and palatable. At the close
Of the meeting, Miss Royal distribut-
ed cards giving tables of substitutes
of wheat with their equivalents,
which are very useful to have in any
ones kitchen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
WOUNDED SEVERELY
Private Louis p. Trial, Watervii'e,
Co. E, 103d Rect, f2nd Mane.)

Killed in action, seven; died OF
wounds. three; died Of accident
three: ced Of disease, four; wounded
severely, u; wounded. degree undo
termined, one; wounded slightly,
three; missing in action. one.
The LIST:
Killed in action: Corporals William
II. Delaney. Troy, y. y: William F.
Hatcher, Oxnard, Cal; Privates Roy
II. Eaton, Omaha, Neh. Richard FL
lie. GAINESVILLE, Wis; Charles f. KiT-
by. Wappapellow, Mo; Carl y. Parr
Nicholson, Pa; August Schuster,
Eric. Pa.
DGd OF wounds: Lieut.. \. r. Sage,
Memphis, Tenn; Corporal Sanford
Eichhol, Elmorc, Mimi. Private Ar
chic Swami, Hel5ert. Sask,, Can.
Died If disease: Corporal Carl II.
Bartlett, Dundee. H.; Privates James
T. Baker. Novinger. Mo; Walter
Green, Homerville, Ga; David Strom-
berg, Chicago.
Died Of accident. Wagner Walter
r. Wilhelm, Wuodlawn. \. y; Pr
Yates Thomas A. Price, Nevada, Mo;
Jewel Reid, La Grange, Ga.
Wounded severely: Lieuts. willard
y. Hill, Cleburne. Tex; Bernard G.
Wolcott. Binghamton, y. Y; Serst.
Charles j. Jerauld, Peoria, Ill; Pri-
Yates Victor f. Bergfalk, Grove City,
MINI: Neil r.. Callahan, Mimic, y.
D.; Michael Gacta. Revere, Mass
Harry Marvin Hubert, Solvay, n. y;
Corllo Lori. Butte, Mont. William
Hal.oNschcck, plainfeld, y. j.: Nj
chacl MazZoni, Boston; John Fl. Sipie,
Wrightsville, Pa; Louis p. Trial, Wa
terville, Ne.
Wounded. degree undetermined ;
Private Lee r.. Irish, Indianapolis.
Wounded slightly: Privates Samuel
c. Arglin, Fort Wayne. Ind; Raleigh
knerr, Poison. Mont; Horace II.
Swickard, Toronto. Ohio.
Missing in action: Private George
Mcdonald. Roxbury, Mass.
Note: Private Fleming MEG. Forces
man. Eardolph, Ill, reported Killed in
action on May 80, is also reported 20
have been severely wounded prcVi-
nusly. Previously reported missing,
Tow officially presumed to he dead,
Private Alphonsu; j. MCGrath. Chess
nut Hill. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
TRIAL HAMPDEN
RAILROAD VS..
BOSTON AND MAINE

Springfield, Mass, June 6.-Henry
". Ely. director of the Hampden
Railroad Corporation, today testified
i'll superior court that after the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad had declined
to ratify the lease to it of the Hamp-
den, which Charles S. Mellen, then
president Of the Boston < Maine
had signed, he enGeavored, unsuccess-
fully, to procure in the Grand Trunk
& purchaser of the new road He saw
81 representative of the president Of
the Grand Trunk, but the negotia-
tons led TO nothing. Up to the time
the Boston & Maine directors voted
not to take the lease. which was i'll
December 1913, it had made no ella IN
to the Hampden that the new rail-
Nj. Ely's testimony was given dur
ing the course of the trial in the ST.
perior court of the Hampden's SUIT
against the Boston & Maine for So
79S, $50 for alleged breach Of agree
ment.
Joseph Hill OF Boston, head of the
statistical and investigating depart
ment of Lee Higginson & Co. was
called as an expert by the plaintiff
and testified that II was his opinion,
if the Boston & Maine had taken a
lease OF the new road the Hampden
would have been worth Jan. !. 1914,
s2.S25,000 and he also testified to the
value of the road 70 its share and
bondholders under similar conditions.
The 81 $50, COO 5 per cent. 30-year bonds
would have been worth so. Without
the lease, he said, the new road was
worth only scrap value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
ENEMY ATTACK NEAR
.LOCRE IS REFUSED

With the British army in France
June 6.-tBy The Associated Press.
An enemy attack against the
French in the neighborhool of Locre
last night met with repulse, al,
though the Germans apparently sue
cecded IN capturing DScre Hospice,
which les just southeast Of the VII
lage.
The operation was a local one. but
when the assaulting troop tried to ad'
vance further they came up against
such srillng machine gun fire ana
artillery fire that they were forced
10 abandon the attempt and fall bach
TO the hospice which at the latest re-
ports, they were still holding. This
bit Of ground with the buildings mas
changed hands innumerable tins
within the past few weeks. Locre and
the hospice lie well up or Y slope
which eliminates in the important
elevation known as Mont Rouge tc
the west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
GOVERNMENT
TIGHTENS GRIP
ON STEEL SUPPLY

Washington. Jun"6 The government to-
dsy tightened It's grip on the steel supply Of
and the American Iron and steel Institute
The direct and Indirect requirements of the
American government and the Allies will be
met ars' n there - any surplus it will
he cqufhhly distributed among the non war
industries
The iron ard steel institute agrees that no
pig iror ~ steel viii be delivered except on
priority oertih'ate issued by the war indus.
tries board and then for no purpose other
than those embraced IN the preference list
oi the rrtout"v divisiou NJ tho board The
var industries board declined 70 make pub.
liz tho report n, g. The exact steel situation