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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
COOL|E LABOR THROWS
SOCIALISTS IN UPR0AR

New York, Feb. 1.-THE Socialist con-
vention in session here today adopted a
resolution introduced by Scott Nearing,
former university professor, declaring
that mo restriction shall be placed upon
voluntary migration"
James Maurer president of the Penn
sylvania Federation of Labor. who was
yesterday elected American delegate to
the international labor conference to be
held in London, threw the convention into
an uproar by opposing the resolution and
declared that cooie labor must not be al
lowed to enter the United States
The resolution. which also demande Il
q speedy peace, declared that economic
opportunities must be open to all on equal
terms. that all International waterways
shall be open at all times under interna-
uonal guarantees, and that free trade
shall prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
UNIVERSALIST MINISTER
TO ENTER u. S. ARMY

Rev. Robert NJ. kellerman. pastor a
the Uniyersalist church of this city, rel
signed his pastorate Sunday afternOO
and will leave on Thursday for For|
Oglethorpe, Ga, where he viii join lid
medical department of the United
States Army. Mrs. Kellerman and
their young son, Robert McNaghtod
Kealerman, Jr., will so to st. Johns
vile, n. Y, to stay with Mrs. kelleI
mans mother. Mrs. Elvira F'rederic-
during her husbands absence in se
vice.
Mr.. kellerman was a Massachusetl
boy, having been born in the town d
Orange. He was educated at St. Law
renee University at Canton, y. y, al
did post graduate work at the Roches
ter Theological school at Rochester, n
Y. and preached in Macedon. N. y. dur
ing his studies there.
lie married i'll September 1915. Mis-
Adella Frederick Of st. townsville, n
y, who was a Schoolmate of his at 81
Lawrence University and a teacher at
the high school in her home town. Tbey
came direct to WaterN lille, where Nf
kellerman had been called to the pa
torate of the Universalist church d
this city and have made their hon,
here since.
Both Mr.. kellerman and his wiz
have made many friends during thel
stay here, who VIII regret their leay
ing. Mrs. Kellerman has been actir
in the Womans club. h aVing bee
chairman of the Current Events dc
partment, where she has served yer
efficiently for two years. and she ha
also been a great help to her husban
i'm his church work. Amid the genera
regret expressed at their departnT
from the city. the friends Of Mr. an
Mrs. Kellerman admire the patriot
purpose of both of them TO serve thc
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
AMERICAN ARTILLERY
CONTINUES DIRECT HITS

with the American Army in France
Feb. 11,-(By the Associated Press).-Thc
American artillery has made more direc.
hits on important enemy works. OBJ
servers FOR some time had noted a large
number of the enemy working at par
ucular place on a large underground
structure. Early this morning the Amer
lean gunner5 got the range and a stream
ol sheiis drove in on the position hurl-
ing heavy timbers and other material
high in the air
Two new snipnS posts. where the sn;n-
ers were using perscopes were also
wiped ont by American artillery fire.
General Pershing today completed hts
inspection of the American lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
ANN RED CROSS WILL
CONVERT FARM INTO
SCHOOL FOR WOUNDED

Boston. Feb. IA farm Of 500 acres
near Tours to be used for the re-edu-
cation of crippled soldiers has been
obtained by the American Red Cross.
according to word received here today
by James Jackson. manager of the
New England division. Wounded men
will be taught the use Of farm mach,n-
cry and the care OF farm animals. Mod
Ell electrical workshops have been con
structed AT Saint Maurice. a so for the
help of manned soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
BISHOP BREWSTER SPEAK,
AT COMMUNITY SERVICE

Bishop Benjamin II. Brewster OF ths
Episcopal diocese Of Maine, was the
speaker at the afternoon service al
the Opera house, his subject beins
Love Not the World"
Music was furnished by an orches'i'
led by Mics Ethel Armstrong. the Metz
odist choir sang an anthem and Josep
II. Chamberlain of Augusta led iH'
Community chorus in singing ana afo
sang a solo during the services. bishV'
Brewster said in part; Love mol ",
world, but love God. God is light am
darkness cannot overcome light. Ihe'.
are three things involved in the ann
of light, LOYALTY, vision and Spii''~,
discipline. These arc the armor ="
God for these times.
Hold fast to this thing: II 49,.
Christ had never lived. if the bip,a
mad never been written, it stlll "ou',
be better to be pure than base. 10 ~
true than false, to be generous an.
loving than to me selfish. Because w
are SO apt to falter in our !oyait!. =
cause of the need Of something
in life. we must have vision ana h
peace that only comes from dolHe
will Al
What is the world-the w..
which we must fight? NoriuAn 'so,
comes to every one of Us. INC ho' ,,,o
need rot be very high or very 'o".
have the social world. the pu1 a.,caI
world. the financial world, the pohu.l
world, the literature, art and Nun r,I,
world. the religious world. the sp'' hnt
world. We each have our WORN. az
all worlds. big OF little. are ccd'
for snheres where. we can serve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
!. ARREST CHIMPANzEE
In Evening Clothes Ami
mai Stlrs Fashionable
Gotham and Police
Station

New York. Feb. ia huge chimpan-
zee lashionably attired in a suit of
mems evening clothes strolled into the
lobpE OF the knickerbocker hotel, at
the dinner hour tonight. The animal
behaved decorously and attracted no
particular attention until a woman
guest Of the hotel noticed it's face. She
screamed Many other women joined
in the chorus Police reserves and a
patrol wagon We're called and some of
the MOTEL employees wanted to send i'll 4
fire alarm. Several policemen arrested
the chimpanzee and escorted it to the
patrol wagon. The driver saw the
creatures face and announced that lie
was through for the night. A police
captain called for volunteers and sew
eral animal lovers agreed to escort the
prisoner to the West 30th street station
house
The wind was cold and on the way
the chimpanzee had chill. Two or
three Of the volunteers fell off the
wagon, when lie began to show his dis
comforture by shrill screams. Arrived
at the police station, the chimpanzee
astounded the lieutenant in charge by
leaping upon the desk and from there
TO q radiator, where it perched con-
tcntedly until a police matron tainted.
Later the animals keeper was ar
rested on q charge of diSorderly con-
duct He said his pet escaped from q
Broadway theatre, where it was on eN-
hibition While he was at dinner. He
made an earnest plea against being or
dered to take it to the mems night
court. and ii was turned over to an
other keeper while lie went to court to
be arraigned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
FEARS TROUBLE
Germany Says Ukrain.
Peace Is Threatenoi
by Russians Foo
Supply Endangered

Amsterdam. Feb. 16.-Discnss;r,
puzzling relations between Co.. us
and Russia, the Koenische ze;t~
says: ''uhs
Our bread peace with the rkr.i
is threatened, Fighting between ~" ,A
hoishev'ki and the Rada ALREADY b ,,s
proush1 NJ, me hada government in'a
such peril that it has been trans,. lu'o
from kier TO Zhitomir and Tho ,'e''e t
urbs OF kiev already are in ,ba ,S SUg'
of the Bolsheviki. This figh,inr o ns1OS
gers not only the Rada eo,ar s.'''f''
but the supplies of food in tha " nl !
try. '' eoan.
The Bolsheviki are rushir, f..
to reinforce the anti-Rada fos, s'oops
Guiding the 10Th Infantry divis,on III,
parts OF the second Guards cor,s a. @i'a
ther lighting is to be expectad ,, ar
has Serious character for ne " INCA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
BOSTON CREEKS
PLEDGE LOYALTY

Boston. Feb. 17-One thousand members
of the local Greek colony assembled al
t'aneul Hall today and pledged their
faithful support TO the cause of the Unit
ed States, Greece and the Allies in the
war Their response came at the conclu-
sion of a stirring address by George
Rousses, minister pienipotentiary to
Washington from Greece
Minister Rousses told his audience that
any bad blood growing out of the recent
revolution in the home country should
give way at this time to the one thought
that Greece is at war. in alliance with the
United States
The duty of a conscientious man is to
exert his powers to the utmost to carry
! the war to successful ending" he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
LEWISTON POLO
PLAYERS FINED

Providence, r. J., Feb. 17-Officials Of
the American Roller Polo League met
here today and fined players Carrigan
and Lincoln of the Lewiston team $50
each. The two men refused to play last
night in the game here on the ground
that they We're called upon to play too
many games during the week.
Washn2ton's birthday games were
announced as follows:
Lewiston at Portland afternoon and
evening: Lawrence at Lowell, after
noon: Worcester at Lowell evening;
Lawrence at Providence, evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
ADDED EQUIPMENT FOR
TRAINING OF CREWS
OF MERCHANT MARINE

Boston, Feb. IA new administra-
ton building and hospital in the East
Boston section have been added to the
equipment of the training school for
crews of tht American merchant ma
rne. conducted by the United States
Shipping Board
Candidates wishing to serve on the
training ships will take their exam
nations at the new hospital, but en-
rollment Of candidates for this service
and for the government navigation and
marine engineering schools will be con-
tiued at the recruiting service head
quarters in the custom house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
BATH HAS FOUR
MAYORALTY ASPIRANTS

Bath. Me, Feb, 17.--With four candi-
dates in the field there promises to he
something doing at the Democratic eau
Gus IN the Armory Thursday night. The
candidates said to have the mayoralty
bee in addition to the present incumbent.
John A. Small, who has failed to dis
lodge the idea that he is invinciple. are
Ralph G. Covel, alderman from Ward
Two; Harry NJ. Huse. recorder Of the
municipal court and a former alderman:
and Fred II. Thompson. clerk of courts
Mayor Small it is said, is confident,
that he will be the man nominated, but
the others are Of the opinion that per
hars it would he best for the party Il
someone else headed the ticket,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
ILLINOIS LEADS IN
MEN FOR SHIPYARDS

Washington, Feb. 17.-Illinois led the
states in the number Of men enrolled
in national shipbuilding registration
week, which closed tonight with the
goal OF 250.000 men almost IN sight.
The registration will continue until
everybody has had chance to offer
voluntary service in building the mer-
chant fleet which will support the ar
mics in Europe.
Rhode Island made the best show
ing with 5000 registrants or more than
three times the number asked from
that state. The city OF New York fell
below its quota OF 10000. registering
something more than half the number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
new YORK MAN HAS
been IN II GERMAN
PRISON CAMPS

The Hague, Feb. 17.-Lieut. Henry
Grayson Martin Of New York has arrived
here with the latest party of British oh-
GERS released from German bondage 70
enjoy the hospitality of Holland. AS a
civilian he volunteered with the British
army on Aug. ), 1911. and Joined the IN
telligence corps. He was appointed 10
the staff in France and was captured by
the Germans near Ypres on Oct. 10 of tnat
year.
Since then he has been in II German
prison camps, but spent most of the time
at Crefeld. in Prussia. where he was kept
Il months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
CERTAIN CONDITIONS
Will Induce Rumania to
Negotiate with Gen.
trail Powers

Amsterdam, Feb. IA dispatch from
Vienna to the Handelsblad says that
umania intends to enter into negotia-
tions with the Central Powers. proyid-
ed they give her previous assurance
that they will not assail the sovereign
~ Of Rumania, but will leave a solu-
ton of dynastic questions to the Eu-
manians themselves.
The Rumanians. the dispatch adds,
will then declare their readiness 70
cedc the Dobrudja to Bulgaria. provided
the Central Powers grant Rumania
benevolent support in the Bessarabian
question. The correspondent adds that
the cabinet of NJ. Averescu has not
yet been formed but that it is said
the first point in his program is.peace
by agreement with the Central Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Washington, Feb. Establishment
Of national labor program, which was
begun with the re- organization of the
Department of Labor progressed an
other important step today with their
announcement of the personnel of the
joint conference of employers and
union labors who will lay down Da-
sis of relations between capital and la
Dor during the war
The first session of the conference
will be held in me office of Secretary
Wilson February %. The five men,
bers chosen to represent each side by
the National Industrial Conference
Board and the American Federation of
Labor will choose two other represen-
tatiyes of the public, making u con-
ferees to share in the deliberations,
which will cover all phases of the sit
uation.
Representatives of Employers
The representatives Of the employ
ers are:
Loyal A. Osborne, New York, vice
president Westinghouse Electric and
Manufacturing Co. and committeeman
of the National Conference Board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
BOSTON OBSERVES
GO.TO.CHURCH SUNDAY

Boston, Feb. L. n Co to-chnrch
sunday" was generally observed
throughout the state today. Many Of
the churches held union services be-
cause Of lack OF coal. In view of the
fact that the day was the first sun
day in Lent. an effort was made TO
have congregations sign cards an
nouncing their intention to attend
church on the next seven Sundays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
HOLLAND PROTESTS AT
hNNULMENT OF THE
RUSSIAN NATL DEBT

Copenhagen, Feb. 1.-THE correspondent
at Christiania of the Politillen says he
learn that Holland has taken the initia-
tive in joint action of neutrals at Pet
rograd regarding the annulment by the
Bolshevik government of the Russian nu-
tional debt The Scandinavian countries
have not Invested large amounts in Rus
sian government bonds whereas IIol-
lands investments amount to a billion
kroner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Alfred Martin

Alfred Martin died Sunday night at his
home, IS Franklin street. aged = years.
He is survived by father and mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Martin. four broth
ers and three sisters Funeral services
will he later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

ciated Press)-In an all-night battle
during which jewelry stores and wine
cellars i'll the capital were pillaged by
marauding soldiers about 100 persons
were killed. Forty thousand German
and Austrian prisoners who We're freed
by the Councils and Workmen's and
Soldiers delegates i'll smaller Russian
towns are now in Petrograd homeless
and in danger of starvation as result
of the riots
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
ENLIST BOY SCOUTS
THRIFT STAMP DRIVE

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Boy Scouts
of America. numbering some $4,000. have
been enlisted for a house-to- house Thrift
Stamp campaign. Five million red post
cards have been printed for their use
and upon taking an order for stamps
the boys will drop the card in the nearest
letter box and the postmaster will do the
rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
INVESTIGATE ORIGIN OF
BIG DORCHESTER BLAZE

Boston. Feb. 17.--Government. state
and city authorities tonight were in
vcStigatinc the origin of fire which
destroyed three small manufacturing
plants on F'reeport street in the Dor
chester district today. one of the con-
Germs. the Boston Tool Co, was en-
gagged in making gun parts for the gov
eminent. it is understood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
ENGLISH GET II
ENEMY PLANES

London, Feb. 11-Great aerial ACTIVITY
on Saturday is the subject of an official
report issued tonight concerning the OPP
erations of British airmen. Over five
tons of bombs were dropped on various
targets, the statement says, and II en-
envy airplanes were accounted for and
seven others were disabled All our ma
chimes returned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Wills Gets Knockout

Panama, Feb. Hilary Wills.
American Negro heavyweight pugilist.
was awarded knockout decision in the
fifth round of his bout with Sam Nc
Ney here today. McEey took the count
in This round. claiming Wills had hit
him foul. but the referee declined to
allow the claim. s.sr sy-. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Inc adjourned annual meeting Of n
Associated Charities will he held .
the city government rooms Wednesda
evening at 80 O'Clock. Reports of wor
done and the condition of the corn,
ation for the past year will he sm
united. Members Of the board of 4
rectors Will be elected to fill vacant.
ana conference board will be cho
en-. All members of the organizatio
and interested persons are cordlar
invited TO be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

In answer TO a request from the Wa
tcrville and Winslow committee q
Public Safety and Defense. that u
Leon s. Merrill come to WaterviNe
talk with, the distributors Of food.
letter has been received from Lew
G. Whipple, assistant in the license d
partment Of the Federal Food Al
ministra'ion, to the effect that b
Merrill is at present in Washingtr
but that Waterville is one of the plat,
on his list whore conferences will b
held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Charles Visa. who is said TO he
Hungarian, was before the court So,
urdaH afternoon on charge of break
ing and entering the office of Dr. !
Bisson on Main street last Thursda
evening. He pleaded guilty and tn
court found probable cause 10 hol
him for the grand jury. He was orde,
ed to recognize in the sum Of $500 ia
his appearance at the April term d
court and failing TO do SO. he was TAX
en- to Augusta to the county iail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
RUSSIAN ARMISTICE
EXPIRES MONDAY

Berlin. Feb. 17.-(British Admiralty per
Wireless press).--The armistice between
the Russian and German forces which has
been in existence for several weeks on
the Russian front will expire at noon to-
morrow according to an official statement
issued today by the German army head
quarters staff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
ON THREE SECTORS
Continued from Paae One)

orothers in arms who have endeavored
to force them to do so.
In Petrograd at last accounts marked
disorders were still prevailing, there be-
ing indiscrimnate shooting and footing.
An Amsterdam dispatch says that Ru-
mania intends under certain conditions
to enter into peace negotiations with the
Central Powers.
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Trotzky Makes Protest

London, Feb. ia Russian government
wireless dispatch received here gives a
message from Leon Trotzky to the Ger
man government dated Feb Il. 1t asks
whether the statement received to the
effect that Gen. Hoffman on Feb. I6 de
clared that state of war would be re-
sumed at noon of the 18th between Ger
many and Russia was correct, because
it seems a provocative act to give only
two days notice instead of seven. as
stipulated in the armistice agreement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
dead uNEST|MATED
in Annoy QUAKE

Annoy China, Saturday, Feb. 10
No estimate has yet been made of the
number of fatalities resulting from the
severe earthquake which shook the city
to it's foundation this afternoon. Many
buildings were destroyed or damaged.
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POWER WANING
Continued from PAGE One)

plundered, eliminating in protract, A
hrlng between the pllagers and Red
Guards. The wounded were taken tu
hospitals
Three oGt Of six armed mon were
caught this morning after shooting the
cashier Of the weekly illustrated paper.
NeVa, who had returned from the most
Office with 10000 rubies. The motor
car, upon which soldiers were firing
came to a standstil before a hole in
the street At Nevsky Prospect and
Morskaya street, whore they Leaned
out and scattered. \ militiaman who
tried to arrest one of the bandits was
shot dead. After which the robber
rushed into a court yard and was found
i'll the attic of 4 house where soldiers
shot him and threw his body. into a
canal.
Meanwhile the crowd had lynched the
chauffeur and soldiers had caught the
third bandit. They were about to exc
cute him as he stood against a wal
when he was killed by revolver bullet
fired by sailor. The soldiers after
wards hayonetted his body and threw
Il into the canal. The three others
escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Report Appointment Withdrawn

London, FEB. IA bclated dispatch
received here from Petrograd says John
Reed left retrocrad for the United
states : a private citizen, hi. appoint
ment as consul of the Bolsheviki AZ
New York having been Withdrawn.
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GERMANY SENDS
TROOPS TO UKRAINE

Rerne, Feb. T.-Latest dispatches re-
ceived here indicate Germany sending
troops to the Ukraine to occupy important
points under pretext of establishing or
der.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Rev, and Mrs. John Franklin Thnrs
ton have gone to Woodstock n
where Mr.. Thurston took IN his na.
as pastor OF the Free Baptist churc
on Sunday. They report that thew -,
very pleasantly situated and ,ha. tha,
Is beautiful pipe organ in the chm,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Roller Polo Standing
Saturday Results

Lowell 9, Portland ;.
Providence ), Lewiston l.
Lawrence 6, Worcester |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Only One "sRoMo oUiN,NE"

To get the genuine, call for full name
LAXATIVE BRoMO QtININE. Loo,,
for signature Of L. w. GROVE. CurAs a
Cold in One Day. Acc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Name Personnel Of Capital
and Labor Conference Board

Charles F. Brooker, Ansonia, Conn.,
president of the American Brass Co.
w. II. Vanervoort, East Moline. HIS
president of the Root and Fandervoort
Engineering Co.
l.. f. Loree. New York, president
Delaware and Hudson Co.; chairman
of the board and executive commit
tee of the Kansas City Southern Rail
road Co.. president of the Hudson Coal
Co. and of the Northern Iron and Coal
Co. and the Schuykill Coal and Iron
Co.
c. Edwin Michael Roanoke. Va,
president of the Virginia Bridge and
| Iron Co.
Representatives Of Workers
The representatives of the workers
are:
Frank J. Hayes, president United
Mine Workers of America. 1ndianapol-
is, Ind.
William l.. Hutchinson, president
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners Of America, Indianapolis.
| j. A. Franklin, president Of the
brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron
Shipbuilders of America, Kansas City,
kas.
Victor Olander, representative Inter-
national Seamen's Union of America,
Chicago.
T. A. Rickert, president United Gar
ment Workers of America. Chicago.
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WATERv|LLE

Mrs. George Marden and aaryn, o.
Esther OF Madison Were in the ci,
Saturday on business.