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New Britain herald., 1918-10-02
TRINITY COLLEGE OPENS.
Military Exercises SignaIize New New Schedule at Hartford School.

Hartford Oct. In common with some 400 other colleges throughout the country, Trinity col lege held formal exercises yesterday to mark the taking over of the col lege by the government. First call was rounded at 11:20 and at as sembly at 11:30 the command fell in on the campus under arms. Adju- tant's call was sounded at 11:35. At noon the band played the 'Star Spangled Banner" During the play ing of the national air the men pre- sented arms and others in the serV- ice not in military formation gave the hand salute.
 At the conclusion of the music and raising of the flag the adjutant Cap tain Lewis F. Crook. read the oath of allegiance to the flag followed by the presidents message and the let ters from the acting secretary war. and the chief of staff. After this the command marched in
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02
SEAMEN WANTED.
President Requests Draftccs With
 Nautical Experience to Say So.

President Requests Draftecs With
 Nautical Experience to Say So.
 Washington, Oct. 2. - President Wilson has appealed to all men on land or sea who have had sea serv- ice to give full information about their rating and experiences in filling out their draft queStionnaires, so their local boards may give them proper classification and inform the gov ernment where experienced seamen may be obtained when headed.
 "Every seaman should give to the service the best that is in him." says the presidents call, "and he should not hesitate to accept deferred classi fication when the government has de cided deferred classification is neces- sary, no matter how eager he may be to join the fighting forces of the navy.
 Safety in handling transports and merchant vessels requires not only a knowledge of navigation, of details of ma na cement , maintance and control, but also that long experience with the various conditions at sea. With an increasing tonnage being put into service, we must know where skilled men can be obtained to man them
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02
GOVERNMENT TAKES YALE.
Oath of Allegiance Administered to
 2,2OO College Students.

New Haven, Conn.,, Oct. 2.-Yale students formally took the oath of allegiance to the federal government as they stood at the flagstaff in uni versity quadrangle yesterday, and at the same time the university passed to government control There were about 2,200 young men taking part in the ceremony. The subdivisions of the undergraduate body are: Field artillery 551, Engineers 93, chemical warfare 791, signal corps 68, medical corps 57, Dre-medical course 67. Then there are 185 signal men sent hero by the war department and over GOO in the naval unit. There are many Of1l
 cers detailed for instruction purposes
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02
15O,OOO IN s. \. ". C.
More Than 800 Colleges to Contribute
 To |. $. Army.

Washington, Oct. ?. One hundred and fifty thousand college students in tered today into the Students Army Reserve Corps at more than 300 Col leges and universities, becoming a part themselves to the defense of the na- ton. Special programs were arrang ed at the schools to inaugurate the corps with formal ceremonies.
 Standing at attention, the students heard read messages from President Wilson, Acting Secretary Crowell and Gen. March, chief of staff. President Wilson's message said:
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02
PULLAR
 & NIVEN.
DE HAVILANDS MAKE GOOD.

Washington, Oct. 2.--A most favor able report on de Haviland four air planes with Liberty motors manu- factured in this country has been made to Major Gen. Henley, chief of military aeronautics, by an officer of the air service just back from France.
 The officers report says the machies compare favorably with the best British and French makes. The first planes arrived at stations in France as early as May Is, last, and since then have been coming in ever increasing numbers. Six weeks ago about 18 planes were arriving daily.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02
ASKS FOR s4s4,OOO,OO0 MORE.

Washington, Oct. ?. Chairman Hurley, of the shipping board, ap- bearing before the house appro priations committee yesterday, asked for authority to spend $484, 100000 additional to carry out the ship building program.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02

review. Professor John J. McCook de- livered the address of the day The exercises were open to the public.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02
non -militaT

students.
 Every 13 weeks examinations be held and men selected to be sen other camps.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02

in Will Take FWrhIh Loan ens1nm n lovmgS subscribers t Pay for Same al in 5Ov,eks
 Peri of n nment Plan Extent in andno meto o a
  In the
  of Previous Is FounhIb bery yIoan Cash Plan to o Offers NEW BRITAIN TRUST COMPANY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22

Like a great tidal wave the German
in l,slhonia, the Russian prov
on the south shore of the Gulf of
Finland. IN the north to Rovno. one of
The famous triangle of f~ortrcsSeS which
as a Muscovite buiWark in the
early days OF the war, On the south.
the Germans ale still advancing.
The advance OF the Teutons has TAX
the form of a crescent with its
convex face toward the heart Of Rus
STA. Minsk. which was occupied Yes
terdaY hy German troops, according to
official report from Berlin, is at the
extreme eastern curve of the wave.
The formal message Of surrender
sent to the German high command N
Russia, after Berlin had refused to ac-
cept q ~capitulation by wireless, has not
as Yet been received and it is prob
able that there will be no nalting OF
the German invasion until Russia's an
ject acceptance of peace terms is in
the hands Of the German general staff
not then.
Enormous Booty at Rovno
From the official reports emanating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22
u. S. Railroad Administration to
Consider Finances Of Street
Railways and Other Utilities

McAd"o and the President agreed that
pubic utliltleS are part Of the nations
Equipment for war and the secretary
was authorized to communicate with
local authorities i'll behalf of utilities
found TO need assistance.
IN response TO q letter from the sec
rotary ~lnclosing the committees mem
oranda tho President wrote:
y fully share the views You ex-
press regarding the Importance OF The
pubiic service a. a part of our nation
al equipment, especially in war time.
II is essential that these utilities should
be maintained at their maximum eff
cheney ana thai everything reasonably
possible should he done with that end
in view,
Il hope that state and local authori-
ties, where they have not already done
so. VIII, whcr the facts are properly
laid before them respond properly to
thc necessities Of the situation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22
Be Warned by Russia Root
Tells National Congress for
Active War Support

universal service that wonld call for
ut least one years intensive training
by every ablc-bodied Young man In
the country. Mr.. Mcnkin. president of
the National Security Ieague, outlined
tt" purpose of the get together drive
begun by league. He urged q partIc-
ularly stern warfare IN S~editioniSts.
Elihu Root in Il message urged the
people Of the country to forget OBJ
structiVe criticism and stand behind
the President in his conduct Of the
war. DR.. Robert VI. McElroy OF Prince
ton University denied published state
ments that all the military aid Joffre
asked Of the United States was two
divisions 81 a total OF 10000 lei What
Joffre did ask. he said. vas 10000 men
at once and added that the French
leader got them.
The women of America are not working
together substantially t. win the war and
until they do il VIII never be won. de
clared Mrs. Thomas Preston. Jr.. former
y Mrs. Grover Cleveland, who came here
today to take control of the women's ac-
~tivities IN connection will the Congress
Of National Service % tine National Sc
curity League.
If they could only realize that this
war is not 9NN miles away. but is a
shadow that is altogether 700
near and hat it will hit them as vel.
as their children. they would be like
minded about this conflict" she added.
"America is simply not used 10 being Sc
rious about anything. and IL will take the
lists to make women realize the
enormity Of the problem
In his letter Iegretting his inability
Continued on Page 4-coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22
Demand | m m e d i a t e
Steps for Negotiations
With America
WILD SCENES IN
H REICHSRATH
Socialist Party Calls on Govern
ment to Adopt Principle
Enumerated by Wilson as Basis
for General Peace-Interpella-
ton Of Premier Seydler

Amsterdam, Feb. 4l.-Thc Austrian
Socialists have convoked mass meet
ines 10 support their demand that d.
rect peace negotiations shall lie open
ed with The United States
The AuStrial Emperor has warned
the leaders Of the different parliament
AIRY parties That ne will %prerosate the
Reichsrat ana govern the country By
absolute methods if a majority is MOI
secured Us the provisional budget.
Wild Scenes in Reichsrath
Wild scenes in the Rcichsrath on
Continued on Page 4-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22

from Berlin it would seem that the
RUSSIANS were not destitute Of sup
pines with which to continue the war.
Dispatches received ON Thursday were
10 the effect that the booty captured
at ltoNno Is enormous. Among the
items enumerated were 1888 gums. 10
machine guns. 1000 TO 5000 motor cars
and trains with about 1000 carriages,
many OF which were Iaden with grain:
alrp!aneS and war material of an
tn1oun' SAID to be "incalcuabIC." The
determination of the Workmen's and
Soldiers touncil TO accept the Ger
mar peace terms was not reached with
out a struggle and the final vote on
the question showed a majority of only
one vote.
Should the German armies continue 20
advance after the formal message Of sur
render is delivered. 1t is probable that the
Bolshevik leaders will order guerilla war.
fare against the invaders. 1t was an
%nounced on Wednesday at Petrosrad that
the advance % the Teuionic armies bcgn,
resistance offered before the Russian
capital is given W.
In the meantime the situation In Russia
has stirred up considerable opposition IN
Germany. especially among the Indepen-
dent Socialists, whose leader. George
Ledebour, speaking in the l;eichstag on
Continued on Page 2-Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP MEN
Overwhelmingly DEFEATED
Fight in Senate Over Railroad Bill Conferred Up
on Amendments-Wil Limit Debate to 5-Min-
ute Rule Friday-Expect to Pass Bill Next
Week - Lewis Predicts Germany May Urge
Russia to Seize Alaska

In the final contest tomorrow In thu
Senate the provision allowing the Pres
ldent to initiate rates. subject 10 APPROX
al by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. is expected to be the principal CON
troNersy. Late today Senator Poindex-
ter introduced an amendment providing
that the commissions authority shall not
be interfered with except that the Pres
ident, If necessary, may supersede the
commissions orders.
Lewis Leads Debate
Senator Lewis, Democrat. Of Illinois
led off the Senate debate with a predic-
ton that when the bill became n Law #
would only be q forcrunner of perna-
nent government control of various publi>
utilities and that the question would b.
'he great domestic issue in the 1870 prcsi-
dental campaign.
ssch Opposes Committee Bill
IN the House, Representative E.sch, Re
pupilcal, of Wisconsin began the de
late opposing the bin as drawn by the
committee.
~ tle end of the spcechmakinc, tie
senate began consideration of aunonI-
~ - ipdi OfPS DTODOSHu 10
aeuuce the rate of compensation and.
hA the tlme for government control
10 d defnite period after the urOcIam.-
tioh OF peace, and concerned whothrr
the president of the Interstate Com
merce Commission should make ,.a+as
Declaring that German propaganda.
had already succeeded in stirring nm.
opposition TO the United state in Pms.
Slh' senator Lewis predicted that ipi
Germany succeeded III kceuing , hold.
on Russia, her first ac. would he lot
urge Russia to seize Alaska nh; ,,.
sents to rs the very severe problem nF
me oaE' sa'd he. The day is ahcdd
of US when the United States win ..J>,
he compelled to fight for Hawaii and
the Philippines. Unless means arc ,ak-
On TO provide for the prompt transpor-
tation Of troops and supplies across thu
continent, which would be accomplish
ed by a trars-continental government
owned carrier. we viii find 0ur,elve
poWerleSS to protec, these possessions.
Because see the necessity FOR
government roads for national defense.
| concede now the necessity OF this,
bill"
Human event. Senator Lewis said.
wer" changing forms Of government,
"ith state powers rapidly disappear T..
ing. lie predicted the time would come.
when only municipal and federal GOV.
ernmcnts would remain.
Time and events seem to be repeal
ing the United States Constitution. ,a
said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22

Washington. Feb. 1.-The eastern
part "f the United states faces a food
shortage likely to continue for the next
% days.
In making his disclosure tonight
Food Administrator Hoover declared
that the situation is the most critical
in thu country's history and that III
many IF the large consuming areas
reserve GOD stores are at the point Of
exhaustion.
The Whole blamefis put by the food
administrator on railroad congestion
which he says also has thrown the food
administration far behind in its pro-
solution he sees is a greatly increased
rail movement Of foodstuffs even TO
the exclusion Of much other commerce.
MeAdoo Promises Expedition
II was very evident tonight that tle
railroad administration is inclined TO
resent Mr.. Hooyer's blame OF the rail-
roads and Director General McAdoo dc
clared he was ready TO provide every
transportation facility for cHpcditin4
food movement.
Tue railroad administration. he said,
had suggested that farmers be urged
10 release their grain holdings that
large numbers of available cars might
be- utilized i'm moving them.
Cereal exports to the allies. Mr.
HooVer's statement says. will be 10.
O00. 900 bushels short by the end of Feb
ruary. and e shipments also arc
far short of the amounts promised.
Inability to move the crops, Mr..
Hoover sets forth. has suspended the
law of supply and demand and has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22

created q price margin wee p'o-
ducer and consumer wider than II ever
was before.
Corn and Potatoes Spelling
A large Part of the corn crop Is
about TO spoil because il is not NOV
ing 10 terminals for drying.
Potatoes, the food administrator de~
clares. are spelling in the roducer
hands while consumers nave been sup
plied only from summer garden crops
and store carried over from last year.
Hoover's Statement
Mr.. Hoovcr's statement follows:
I'm response to many inquiries | beg %
say il is true that since the first OF Do
cember We have fallen far behind our
agreed food program with the Aiiles. BY
the end of February we will De snort
As, eco 1 bushels in the cereal products
which we undertook as our share OF their
supplies. We will also be short OF the
amount Of meat and pork products mar
we are to deliver. This deficiency is due
solely to the railroad congestion since
that date. The railway directorate since
coming into control on Jan. | has made
effort to find remedy. but during the
month of January the weather was IN
superable and although progress has been
made since the fifth Of February the sit
uation is the accumulation OF three
months delay.
Next 60 Days Critical Period
The next 81 days will be the most
critical period III our food history, The
simple fact is that the problem goes far
deeper than supplies to the Allies. Dur
ing the last three months we have far
fallen behind in movements of foodstufrs
from the farms to the consuming and
storage centers. Up to the first of Febru-
Continued on Page 3-coI. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22
Road Asked Increased Fares

The Elevated recently has petItioncd the
public service commission to increase its
present dve-cent fare rate and the change
its free transfer system. IN its communi-
cation made public tonight the company
said il had called the attention Of Gov.
Mccall to the tact that the company was
seriously in need Of financial assistance
and that il could not continue to operate
with the continued increase in cost Of
labor and material without some addi-
tional revenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22
MIXER is NAMED
bRlGADIER-GEN.
nlLMAN COLONEL

s'oh. Me, Feb. III Warren p.
~ lewiston was elected briga-
m senernl of the First, Second and
"'' h~f'gades, t. Il. X f.. tonight
a'ag Maj. Gen. Charles X. Camp
Ni'' \ Gilman OF Portland we
'sssA evsoAel VI the first regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22
STUART SIGNS BILL
MONTANA PROHIBITION

Helena, Mont. Feb. Ex-Governor
Stuart today signed the national pro-
hibition amendment measure iatihed
Tuesday by both houses of the Mon
tana Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22

Chicago. Feb. Ii William Fl. Taft.
Governor Frank q. LOwden. :. star
wood Menkcn and hundreds OF other
delegates representing every state in
the union. today opened a nationa,
movement TO make every American cit
lien an active war supporter and elm
mate dissersiorists, at the first ses-
sione OF the Congress Of National Ser
vice held under .hc auspices OF the Ma
'touai Security League.
Pro-German Propaganda
Tho time is 0inInG. and we might
nS wtIi Il face it," declared
Former President Taft. when the seeds
Of discomfort will he sown hen We
meet disaster. when with hollish ma
iiguitY the GerInanS will suggest for
fools among us a trap of lncOnClus!Ve
peace. We must have our people edu-
Gated 10 stand up agains; that and
teach the Germans that a moral pco-
pie like us wiz die sooner than give
mp our high ideals. We ask no ter
ritory. no money. no indemnity. no ad-
ultlOnal power. we are hSntlns for
humanity. for the most sacred
since history began. Spies, i%ncendia-
ries, bomb dropping NJ munitions
tamperers. Mr.. Taft said, should be
backed up against a blank wall at sun
rise. But his most emphatic warn
ing was against the "~whisperers who
are Covcredly sowing seditior end pro
German propaganda behind a barlage
OF h-s-h-sh-Sh-s."
Cry for Universal Service
Governor Lounden sounded a cry for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22

WASHINGTON, Feb. o1.-With the APP
prevail of President Wilson the Federal
Railroad Administration is about 20
interest itself in street anr
light. heat and power
throughout the country, whose imam
cial stability may be threatened by
mounting costs Of operation. Where II
appears necessary increases III fare or
rates may be suggested.
Serious Situation Set Forth
Correspondence between Secretary
McAdoo, as director-seneral of rail-
roads, and the President made publ
tonight. discloses that a m
representing public utilities interests
recently presented memoranda 70 'he
secretary setting forth a most serious
situation and asking that il he IL
"a The attention of the President. MI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22

LIKE GREAT TIDAL WAVE GERMAN INVASION
ROLLS QUICKLY FORWARD FROM REvAL TO R0vN0

Teutonic Advance Takes Form of Crescent with
Convex Face Towards Heart of R~ussia-Enor-
nous Booty Taken at Rovno- Petrograd De-
clares Teutons Have Begun New War and
Stern Resistance Will Be Offered Before Cap
ital Given Up-French Sweep Germans Out
Of Trenches in Lorraine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22
WILLIAMS WANTS MORE
power FOR WILSON

Washington. Feb. 21.-During tho
Senate debate today Senator Williams,
Dem, Miss. Congress for de-
lays in war legislation and declared,
he wished the President had the power
Continued on Page 2-cel, 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22

Washington. Feb. 21.-Champions Of
government ownership lost by an over
whelming vote in the Senate today
their fight for indefinite federal con-
amendment to the administration rail
road bill offered by Senator Johnson of
South Dakota. and providing that gov
eminent control should continue until
Congress otherwise ordered, was de-
featcd 61 to 10.
Determined contests over disputed
sections upset plans for passing the bill
TO-DAY in both houses of Congress, but
the Senate disposed of all important
amendments and will reach final vote
tomorrow.
Discussion continued in the House
where under an agreement to close
general debate at 6 O'Clock tomorrow
night, the leaders expect to pass the
easur early next week.
Limit Senate Debate
Senate debate was limited after ,
O'Clock today to 10 minutes and tomor-
row it proceeds under a five-minute
rule. The first test of strength upon
the efforts of the so-called radicals to
amend the compromise draft brought
out by the Senate interstate commerce
committee came on an by
Senator Cummins of Iowa. designed to
educe by about $l13.000,0 900 compen-
sation to lie paid the railroads. 1t was
beaten 81 to %. In effect, Senator
Cummins proposed II a government
compensation TO the railroads should
cover only normal dividends paid dur
ing the last three years. and that earn
ings above dividends SHOULD be retain
ed. Senator Hollis of New Hampshire
was among the % supporters Of the
Cummins amendment.
Thu 10 senators supporting the pro-
pos3l to reinsert the original admin
istration provision for indefinite gov
nmen operation were:-
Democrats: Ashurst, Johnson of so.
Dakota: Kirby and Phelan.
Republicans Gronna, johnson OF
California, Jones Of Washington, Ken
- ~
Won. Norris and P~oindexter.
The vote was accepted as decisive.
senator ms Of California. who led
advocates OF government ownership,
said tonight that he did not expect to
renew his effort.
Various Amendments Considered
An amendment BY Senator >Robinson Of
Arkansas TO eliminate = provision grant
ing carriers an additional allowance ag-
cfegating about s6,50o,G00 annually fol
money spent on improvements las year,
was adopted II to "a.
on q viva yoce vote the Senate rejected
Senator Culnmins' amendment 10 place
government control after the war in a
board of FIVE men. Mr.. Cummins said he
would seeh q record vote on the proposal
tomorrow.
An amendment offered BY Senator Frel-
~inghuisen Of New jersey and adopted
provides that the new law shall not In
- fr< "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22
THE WEATHER
FAiR-WARME Err

Forecast: Fair and warmer FRIDAY
and Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-22
MYSTERY WOMAN
Figures in Gardner
Shooting Case
Claims Victim Of Tragedy Had Kept
Company with Her for Some Time
and Had Insurance Payable to Her
Little Known Of Mardon-Mrs. HoI-
land Has Even Chance

Gardiner. Me, Feb. 2l.-A t.nge Of the
mysterious was added to the Gardiner
shooting case on Thursday afternoon
when a young and well-appearins young
lady came to the city and hunted up the
city marshal. She, absolutely refused to
give her ann for publication, as she sai1
that its publication would render th'nee
unpleasant for her. Her story wAs thai
the victim of the tragedy had been keep
ing company with her for some time. 50
long. in fact. and apparently 50 serious
were his attentions that he had some III
surance which the Young lady claimen
Mardon had told her had been made a y
able to her. When she learned tina sucr
was not the case and that there was no
financial gain to be reaped BY her trip,
she seemed anxious to return from
whence she Salnp