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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-11
Charge Amuses London

That the Scandinavian countries have
been over friendly to the Entente is
considered here as an amusing charge
Sweden has been generally rated the
most German of the neutral Euro
pcan nations. except possibly Spain.
The latest German move appears II
be a familiar one Germany feels thu,
she. is now in Il position where she il
strong. Il. the north. that she need III
longer cultivate the friendship of tine
ScandinaN ian countries and that she
may make whatever damaging ar
arrangements she desires and thratcn
them. She row attacks the Scandina
Wan countries with the excuse that
they are unneutral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-11
Germans Bitterly Denounces
Northern Neutral Nations

take the Aland islands. Germany now
occupies the islands temporarily. but
the German flag flies over the public
buildings. and no one believes it will
ever come down except by force. TIE
most practical effect Of German con
troll Of Finland and the Aland islands
is pointed out by Count ReventloW
y no says that they will no longer I've
used as a commercial bridge between
Scandinavia and Russia. This is a bar
to America as we'll as to British trade
with Russia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-11
Can Expect No Consideration

The article accuses the Scandinavian
countries substantially of being accom-
plces Of the Entente and warn them
that therefore they can expect no con
sidcration from Germany. The reason
for this policy is plain to diplomats
here. Germany's dealings with Finland
thus far seem to be designed to make
Finland a minor German kingdom with
the Emperor's son. Pincc Oscar. on lie
throne ana to make another HelloS-
land of the Aland islands. This scheme
is a direct blow against Sweden ana,
in a less degree against Denmark ara
NorwaN. and is in line with the Gei-
man emporer's boast that the haltit
lands have been made permanently
German.
Throughout the war Sweden has been
troubled by the fear that Russia "ou'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-11
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Forecast: Fair Monday; Tuesday
fair, slightly warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-11
Decrease in Output

Productions in hours of work III north
ern cotton mills from IS to 90 to 90 or "a
have in a great majority of cases result
ed in a substantially proportional de-
crease in output. In some instances
part Of loss was promptly made up by
increased efficiency of workers. but this
experience was not general. Eventually
improvements in equipment, in methods
OF management and in other respects
often brought total output per employe
up to that originally obtained under a
longer week. This, however necessitatef
a material increase in investment.
such limited data as are available foi'
southern mills indicate that hours in eX-
cess OF so per week do not necessarily
Weld a materially larger output than 60
hours Reductions below Gn-hour
schedule. however. usually resulted in
substantial decreases in output.
There is no convincing evidence that
a shortening of hours appreciaby affected
the morale or attitude of workers.
Where machine time controls TO such
an extent as in cotton manufacturing,
comparisons of output under different
hours OF work schedule are not reliable
measure Of changes in fatigue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-11

London, March 1o.-The newest dis
play of German policy has come in thu
form of a sudden broadside of denun
citation Of the Scandinavian countries
by German newspapers and publicis,s.
From the similarity Of the articles. it
is evident that they are directed by one
mind which mind apparently is the
1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-11
LESS OUTPUT
AS Result of Reduction
in Working Hours
National Industrial Conference Board
Issues First Of Series Of Reports
Covering Cotton Industry - No Dit
ferences IN Health Conditions

Boston, March 1o.-The National Indus
trial Conference Board today issued the
first Of a series of reports on an invest.
CATION Of the experience Of manufactur-
ers in several major industries to deter
mine what effect. if any, changes in
weekly hours Of work had exerted on pro-
drction or on the health of workers,
The report, which deals with the cot
ton manufacturing industry. IS based
upon replies to questions from 1855 estab-
ushments employing 10000 workers. From
maze Of figures and individual opinion
the board makes the general conclusions;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-11
MONDAY: Fair
All We0fhers

.,.,.i1ed advertising works al the
Chss'Sa tr weather or foul. II you
,ime' task a want ad" can dc
lave lave sci the want ad to work
y that task.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-11
TUESDAY: Fair

il sou have. q secondhand article
OF value which you no longer use
be THRIFTY-adve II in the
journal and &c, the cash out OF 1t.
A Classifie.. ad will turn the trick
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29

Q years. and spoke Of the beautiful
scenery and the Roosevelt dam as
/ attractions Of that route. He said
that Globe was willing to divide the
I traffic, that no part Of Arizona should
try to get il all
Mr.. Coles told a little story OF why
there are so many joys and detOurs
in the streets Of FL Paso. When the
town was being laid out he said,
every man wanted the main street
past his front door He said that
seemed 10 be the situation in Ari-
IONA
Advises Arizona Uniting.
Judge Adrian Pool spoke OF the
progress on the FL PasO- TeXarkana
road. designated as highway No. L.
He said that this great work was
being accomplished by all Texas get
ting behind this one road. financing
IL and putting it through He said
that was what Arizona must do. get
together on one Of these routes and
send a united delegation 10 the con-
vention at TeZarkana on April Is. he
said that there was, at this time.
more talk all over the United States
about this FL PasO-TeXa- kama road
than any road work going on in any
other state. or three states He told
the Arizona delegates that they
should stop at DeminE on the way
home and hold meeting there and
stir up Luna county on road build
ing
To show No FavOritism.
The FL PasO automobile club viii
show no favoritism 10 anyone" said
W. G. Roe, president Of the club. "As
matters stand now, we recommend to
the tourist the best rOad-that is
what he wants and what we give him,
as far as possible. I've made the trip
TO Phoenix over both routes" he said.
and found damned hard shedding.
There's beautiful scenery to look at.
HrnH
tomoblle club VIII be neutral until
you decide which route you want 20
back. then Wen get behind and help
you.
Thinks sBucks Being Passed.
Engineers viii finally decide the
routing, but we want to do all we
can to bring the highway TO us said
J. T Hood -COchise county has is
sued bonds and is prepared to spend
Sl,00l.Oo0 on connecting roads We
want 10 know where we stand It
looks as II FL Paso was trying to
pass the buck to DeminE as to where
the road should 60 We came over
here 10 get helR from Fl PasO-"
Agrees With Pool
O. c Parker. mayor Of Tucson
ing with him that the delegations
should go home. decide on a road.
finance it. and send a live delegation
10 the convention
Judge POOL warned the assem- Dlage
that they must not be too sure Of the
Bankhead highway, even as far as Ell
Paso. de said that Oklahoma and
northern New Mexico know the value
Of tourist travel and they viii send
hordes Of delegates TO the convention
at Texarkana
Erakauer Makes a Point.
TEL Paso is not passing the buck"
said Robert Krakauer IF FL Paso
doesn't get the Bankhead highway.
it's a cinch southern Arizona won't
get IL. so we are working in a com
mon cause. whether we viii or not"
A B. Packard. OF Douglas. said: 1T
seems TO me that the FL Paso gentle
men who have spoken are willing to
receive something. but are unwilling
to give anything. We are loyal 10
our state. whichever way the road
goes We can work for il to go
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29

TIE meeting between representa-
tives Of Douglas. Tucson and Bis
bee, Ariz. and representative Of the
Fl Paso chamber Of commerce and
Automobile club Friday morning de-
voloped some lively discussion as to
whether the chamber Of commerce
should go on record as favoring the
Borderland route for the Bankhead
highway, OF should remain neutral
until further evidence was in An
amicable adjournment was finally
taken al noon, TO have luncheon with
the Kiwanians, and afterward to re-
sumo discussion with the entire board
of directors OF the chamber Of com
merce present, and small committees
from the delegations of the Arizona
cities The visitors had, by that time
gained the voice Of John NJ Wyatt
and Otis C. Coles in favor OF an oPen
endorsement Of the route they pro-
posed
Hood. of Douglas, Speaks.
The morning meeting was called to
order by Otis c. Coles. president OF
the Ell Paso chamber Of commerce, and
J. T. Hood, Of the Douglas delegation,
was the first speaker.
He said that he had been elected
chairman in a moment Of enthusiasm
after reaching vet territory. Tue
son. Bisbee and Douglas, he said, had
come TO tell FL PasO that she could
rely on their support in obtaining the
Eankhead highway He said that
James p. Boyle had been 10 Los Ange-
les 10 obtain additional figures in sup
port OF their claim for the highway
and that AIR. Boyle would arrive on
later train Friday
boosts For Southern Route.
J. H. hoFImelster. president or the
Tucson chamber Of commerce, spoke
cG the close relations between his city
and Fl Paso. The border route from
III Paso TO the ocean was the only
feasible one, he said as II presented
an all year road He described Tue
son as the Oldest city in the United
states. with additional attractions for
the tourist I'm mission san Xavier del
Fac and the University Of Arizona TT
seems 10 me- he said, that there
should be no doubt in the minds Of
F7 Paso people that they should work
with southern arizona"
Puts 70 -, ~ IT P-zoars
we come frankly asking FL Paso
70 lend rs help in getting the Bank
head highway said J. J. Bowen. OF
Rishee. I'VE have % miles Of paved
road. feet wide between Douglas
and Bisbee. The closest business re-
latiCns exist between Douglas Tue
son and Bisbee. and FL Paso. We're
putting IL right up TO you. Fl Paso
men and we want to know where you
stand
Nay Support Douglas.
J. " Fitzpatrick. president Of the
CHAMBER Of commerce OF Lordsburg.
said that Lsordsburg viii soon be a
county seat Douglas has had an
idea that LordsburE was cutting out
Douglas but this is not true. We do
not influence tourists toward one
read or another. They should have
their choice. and they do as far as
we are concerned Later Mr. Fftz-
patrick said that when Douglas had
demonstrated that they had the best
route for the highway. LordsburE
would be with them
Miles Boosts Globe Route.
j. s Miles spoke in support OF a ]
more n0rrherlv route. through Globe /
He said that ella county had spent
s600 600 on roads in the last three
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29

through northern Arizona and still be
loyal TO our state"
Asks Chambers Endorsement.
CAS- there is a strong delegation
here" said W. A Gerstenkorn, I
suggest that the chamber Of COM
merce endorse our proposition till
something better offers, at least.
Following this there was discussion
as to the organization Of the state
highway commission Of Arizona,
which developed sharp differences Of
opinion c. H. Lester said that in
formation gained by him in the last
few weeks was that military consid-
erations would be a considerable fac
tor in the choice OF this route, and
these would be in favor Of the Bor-
derland route.
Miles says He withdraw
J S. Miles. Of Globe. said that II 1t
had been made plain in the papers
that all cities were invited. g delega-
ton Of nice looking men. Just Ike
those present. would have been here
from Globe. AS Il was. he saw that
it was a southern Arizona affair. and
he would withdI aw. upon which he
was cheered and voted a good sport
John NJ Wyatt said: ITO my mind,
this delegation has presented the ideal
route. and I think II should be en-
dorsed Globe should organize select
and finance a road for a return route
or q cutoff via the Roosevelt dam
Invites Another Meeting.
Mr.. Coles told the delegates that
there would be a u-eeting Of the good
roads committee Of the chamber OF
commerce after luncheon. at which
committees from the DELEGATIONS were
invlted TO be present Their recon-
mendation would be made TO the board
Of directors Of the chamber. by whom
final action on the matter OF formal
recommends ton would be made M
Coles said that, as far as he vas con-
cerned, they had his vote now.
Following are the names Of those
who attended the good roads meeting
Fl Pasoaus-G. A Martin. g h
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
AUSTRIA DENIES RUSSIANS
HAVE RECAPTURED ODESSA

Amsterdam. Holland. March 29.-De-
NAL that the BoIsheviki nave retaken
the Black sea port Of Odessa is made
officially in Vienna 1t is said the city
is still occupied by the AustrO Ger
mans
Official announcement was made by
the Russian government Wednesday
that Odessa had been recaptured by
the Bolshevfki after a desperate bat
tie for three days. odessa is the most
important Russian port on the Black
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29

Lester, H. A Turner, A. F. Simpson.
F. NJ Banneu. ]. NJ Wyatt, A. p
Coles, J. W. Kirkpatrick. ". G. Roe.
Adrian Pool, L. J. Overlook. George
B. Ryan. V. r. Stiles. J. NJ Sheers. II.
Moye, NJ COblentz, B. L Clements, S.
o. Bottorff, J. n. Dudley, p. p. Car
roll. E. E. Neff and II. L Naquin.
Douglas, ArtZ-r representatives
were: B. A Baker. 2. H Richardson
W. J. Reay, F. II. Fisher, H. A Germ
stenkorn. Albert Stacey. Frank r
Eddy, 7. P. Ferguson. Charles lie Pine,
Ross Cunnick and B. A. Packard
Bisbee, Ariz-, men were: J. R. Hen
derson, E. S Rountree and J. J.
Bowen.
Tucson. Ariz-, men were: Kert L.
Hart, J. W. EsteI. L. Il HOffmeister.
o. c. Parker and W. c. GOetz.
Lordsburg. n NJ, men We're: J. h
Fitzpatrick, Z. h Yale and !. D.
Buckley.
]. S. Miller was the representative
from Globe, Ariz.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
THE WAR AT A GLANCE


Ine German attack along the
Scarpe may mean either a feint
to draw British attention, an at
tempt to take the high ground
around Arras, or an effort 70 off
set a British counter move toward
Cambria Whatever its purpose,
the attack continues in strength
with the British Withsta nding
the enemy's efforts CALAMITY.
Great French Resistance
French troops since their en-
trance into the battle last Satur-
DAY have made a courageous de-
renee out none was more so than
that Of Mont Didier. Driven from
the town and some distance west
ward by overwhelming numbers.
the French counter attacked and
captured and held three towns
west Of Mont DidIer
Meanwhile another French force
struck the German line south OF
NOyon a hard blow and pushed q
back long a front Of six miles for
a distance Of more than a mile
This gain not only menaces the
southern leg Of the salient but
also the German gains around
Mont Didier, where the enemy has
driven a small and precarious
wedge.
Germans FAN at Disc
East Of Noyon. in a counterpart
Of their effort along the Scarpe,
the enemy is attempting to force a
passage Of the Disc Gen. Petain's
defence, however. has been 100
strong and the Germans have been
thrown back with heavy losses.
American troops were reported on
this sector early in the week.
Foch TO Command ALLIES
London newspapers hint at a
joint French British command on
the western front II is declared
that Gen. Foch. commander Of the
allied reserve army. win be given
an important role under the new
arrangement
On the other battle fronts there
has been no change. Northwest
of TOul, the American artillery
keeps up its strong bOmbardment
Of the enemy lines, but there has
been no infantry action
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29

'FuE g4gantIc cOnruct over The
ground between the ScarDe
and Disc rivers has entered into
new phase Repulsed in their
efforts 10 break through the cen
ter. the Germans have turned
their attention to the wings Of
the salient in the allied lines but
heavy fighting continues along
most Of the 55 mile front
On the northen flank which has
been extended slightly across the
Scarpe, field marshal Haig. al
though giving some ground. has
repulsed attack afte- attack and
has held most Of his positions in
tact especially between BonsleuX
and Albert. On the southern
flank the German gains around
MOntdidier have been offset by a
French offensive movement south
of NOyon and the repulse OF
heavy enemy attacks along the
Disc. The French have captured
MorceL
ride May Be Turning
Attention is divided between the
German attack along the Scare
toward Arras, and the probable
ity that the French movement in
the south is the beginning Of
counter offensive on a large
scale. The wings Of the German
salient were its weak points and
when the allied troops checked
the Onrush and held II to small
gains at great cost, as they have
done for two days, the enemy had
to change his tactics.
lrras Is Strong Point
g nH the EMEnmEraEW
points in the British line and is
guarded on the north by Nimy
ridge and on the south by Wailly
ridge. while there are strong hill
positions to the east From these
positions the British artillery
could lombard the rear Of the
German lines toward the Somme
and prevent the Germans from
widening the salient toward the
north. while at the same time Civ
ing the British q point from which
to launch a counter offensive
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
GERMANS ARE DRIVING
IN DIRECTION OF MOSCOW

London, Eng, March 29.-The be-
Ginning by the Germans on Wednes-
day Of an offensive in the direction Of
Kursk, 500 miles south Of Moscow, is
reported in the Petrograd newspapers
according to a Reuter- dispatch from
that city. German advance guards
are reported to have been seen u miles
from the town.
The UkrainIan government has pro-
hibited the use OF the Russian Ian
guage
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
GEN. WHITE, CANADIAN. IS
GIVEN ORDER OF KNIGHTH00D

Information has just been received
here that Brig. Gen ". A White. Of
the Canadian army, recently in Texas.
has Just been made a Knight com
panlol Of the hath. in recognition Of
his services in securing $4,000 volun-
teers for the British and Canadian
armies in the United States.
Early in the present war he was
made knight companion OF St
Michael and St George. and he also
received the Legion Of honor from
France for his services during the re-
treat from Mons in 1914
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
M. HENnRICKs PRoMnTEn-

DR.. c. NJ Hendricks, Ell Paso physi-
clan. has been promoted to the rank
Of major. medical corps. in the ma
tional army recently, according TO
news from Camp Travis. Tex. where
he Is stationed in the 90th division.
He left here as q captain in the med
ical reserve corps. Mrs. Hendricks Is
at San Antonio. near the camp.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29

Frank r. Eddy Of Douglas. Ariz,
one Of the delegates to the good roads
convention here Friday. announced
that he had been commissioned a lieu
tenant in the aviation section OF the
signal corps and ordered to report to
Austin. Texas. for duty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
KURD TRIBESMEN URGED
TO nmur rgur nrrEEW A

- a Q IN II
London. Eng March 29.-Kurdish
tribesmen who have been used re-
peatedly by the Turks IN their cam
pafgns against the Armenians are
urged to take advantage Of the arm
istice in Asia Minor and attack the
Withdrawing Russian troops IN a doc
ument which has come into the pos
session Of the British war office.
The document is an order from MAJ
Druffel, a German staff officer with
the Turkish forces in MesOpotamia, to
the Turkish commanders on the Per-
sian front
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
BRITISH HAVE FOLLOWED
WELL LAID PLAN OF ACTION
CONTINUED from mage II

sen and Won Ludendorff are excep-
lions to the rule.
Therefore Germany, by virtue OF
the possession Of one Of the ablest
and best trained general staffs in the
world is able to profit by retaining
the experience Of some Of the old but
bic generals" he declared.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
LAFAYETTE Filler KILLED
FIGHTING on EHENCH EnnNr

Paris. France, March 29.-Phelps
Collins. Of Detroit. Mich, member Of
the lafayette flying corps, was killed
in an air fight on the French front
on March Is. it was announced today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29

Lieut. John Crozier. accompanied by
Sgt Maj. James Smith. left Ell Paso
for Dallas Thursday evening on Brit
ish-CanadiaD -ecruiting business.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
GERMANYS BIG GUN RESUMES
THE COMMANDMENT OF PARIS

Paris. France. March 29.-The long
range bombardment Of Paris was re-
sumed shortly after o'clock this az
ternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
MAI. GEN. GLENN RETURNS
E.nnuI u-uEnl- 10 MI. In

An Atlantic Port. March 29.-ALaj
Gen Edwin F. Glenn. q. S. A. who
has been at the front in France. ar
rived here today on an American ship.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
NJ YEnlIAN So.

E. C. Cunningham. chief yeoman at
the local navy recruiting office. is
confined to his home with a severe
case Of grip
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29

Gun repairing our specially Allen
Arms & Cycle Co. f04 y. Oregon St.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
ARIZONA ROAD BOOSTERS NOT
AGREED; CONFERENCE STARTS

Delegations From Douglas, Tucson Bisbee and Globe,
Here to Ask FL Pasoans to Support the Different
Routes for the Bankhead National Highway;
Discussion Continues This Afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29

SEWING WEEK We enstva
interesting connection nth this sale
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-29
Easter Ribbons

New Neckwear for Easter IN all
the new styles and materials.
Specially priced for Easter at
Sc and CSC.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-03

is the only one that is immune
on this question.
mo doubt the contents Of this
will be valuable information for
you
ut is interesting to note," Mr
Humes remarks, "that in the prepa-
ration of this booklet or digest Sec
ton 50 of the criminal code, the sec
ton out Of which this indictment
grows, was not mentioned, but was
apparently entirely overlooked
In addition to these accusations. di-
rectly connected with the Pittsburgh
evidence, the Jones resolution makes
the following charges:
THAT in order to control legislation
IN the state and nation they have ex-
acted pledges from candidates to office
including Congressman and United
States Senator's, before election, such
pledges being on file;
THAT in order to influence public
opinion to their ends they have heavily
New-York tribune., 1918-11-03

subsidized the public press and stipu-
lated, when contracting for advertising
space with the newspapers, that a GER
tain amount be editorial space, the lit
ersry materisl for the space being pro-
yided from the brewers central office
in New York;
"Thst they were allied to powerful
suo-organizations, among them the
German-American Alliance, whose
charter was revoked by the unanimous
vote Of Congress; the National Asso-
citation Of Commerce and Labor and the
Manufacturers and Dealers Associa-
tions, and that they have their rainif
cations in other organizations appar-
emily neutral in character"
A. Mitchell Palmer, United States
Alien Property Custodian. whose ex-
posure of the brewing interests sup
port OF Brisbane started the demand
for this investigation, thus describes
the liquor traffic:
"The organized liquor traffic of the
country is a vicious interest because it