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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
STARFISH KILLED
THE MUSSELS

That starfish causer the depletion of
the famous Monroe Island scallop beds
is the conclusion reached by NJ. A.
Chrysler, a University of Maine scien-
fist, who made extensive researches
there last fall and whose official report
was filed last week.
The universal presence Of these ami
mails in the drags, and their well-known
activity in devouring oysters and mus
sells suggest that they are the agent
responsible for the destruction of such
large numbers of scallops," says Mr..
Chrysler.
The fact that a startish can eat BIZ
valve shelltsh without unhinging the
valves is regarded as strong indirect
evidence that they are the cause of the
many empty scallop shells which the
fishermen have been bringing up from
these beds in the past few years.
Depletion of the beds by everlasting
was also very evident to the scien-
tist. This has overturned the balance
found in nature by which various crea-
lures, especially scal)ops and startish.
hold one another within bonds. Star
fish have probably always eaten seal
lops. but until man depleted the beds
the starfish We're fairly well distributed.
, They have now congregated on the re-
naming beds, working great destruc-
ton.
Mr.. Chrysler supplements his investi-
cations with four recommendations
Starfish should not be thrown back into
the sea. but used in fertilizing the
fields. A 'tangle" should be used in
freeing the beds of starfish. although
this work would he considerably handi-
capped by the great depth of water
! where the Penobscot bay fishing
grounds are located Understood seal
lops should be returned to the sea and
permitted to breed. Funds should be
provided for systematic scientific study
on the habits and life history Of the
giant scallop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
YOUNG LOSES FIGHT
FOR N0RD|CA ESTATE

Newark, \. j.. Jan. ga decision adj
verse to George w. Young in his legal
fight to gain possession of the estate left
by his wife. Madame Lillian Nordica
who died at Batavia. Java. was returned
by Vice Chancellor Stevenson here today.
The decision upholds a will made by
Madame Nordica four months before her
death and in which she named her three
sisters as the chief Dcnefciaries. An
earlier will which had been offered for
probate by Young and which left mos,
of the estate to him, was declared in
valid. Mr.. Young commended that undue
influence had been exercised on his wife
when she made the second will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
|ALEX ARRANCES
BONUS SETTLEMENT

Chicago. Jan. 25.-Pitcher Grover
Alexander recently purchased with his
battery mate, Bill killifer. for $4,000
by the Chicago Nationals has arranged
a bonus settlement with President
Weeghman and will appeal his draft
classification, according to information
given out here tonight.
Weeghman returned today from
Omaha, where he conferred with Alex
ander relative to the pitchers demand
for a bonus for signing. but imme-
diately left town again. Alexander
was placed in class one by his draft
board. but will appeal for class two
classification, Weeghman is quoted as
saying. 1t is understood that Weigh
man agreed to give him $4,000 as a
bonus. sht2I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26

regarded by some observers as forestall-
ing the Senate committees proposed leg
islauon for munitions director. by APP
pointing Edward r. Stettinius of New
York surveyor general Of all war depart-
Hehl purchases Mr.. Stettinius will as
sumo his duties at once under Col Palmer
f. Pierce, director of purchases. and lend
the weight of his wide experience as SUI
pervisor of purchasing for the Allies n,
the United States to the task of co-ordi-
mating the production and procurement o,
war supplies. His work for the Allies
was taken over some time ago by the al
lied purchasing commission
col Pierce, formerly a member of tha
War Industries Board. is now assigned 70
the war council OF the war department.
as director Of purchases. The task Of Mr.
steetlnius as explained tonight by Score
tary Baker, will be to aid the officer in
that work through his intimate KNOWLEDGE
of the situation in the murition Industries
Purchases will actually be made by five
purchasing bureaus o. the depa rtmen.
ordnance. quartermaster, engineer, stigma,
and medical.
Mr.. Baker said that the post OF sur
veyor under Col Pierce had been de.
signed when the plan was dra wn, a plan
which he said had already been explaincc
TO the Senate military committee He in
dicated however. that the decision to Of
Ter the post to Mt. Stettinius had not
been reached until recently.
The secretary said the organiza ton
Planned by the department differed essen
tally from any plan for minister or
director of munitions. Under the depar,.
ments plan the individual bureaus cen
uhue TO make contracts and TO supervise
production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26

The second submarine chaser No
80, was launched from the yard of the
Camden Anchor Rockland Machine Co
on Saturday afternoon and was taken
in charge at once by government Off
Gals. She is about 10 feet over all, II
foot beam and draws about five feet
Of water She has "A speed Of 20 miles
The power plant consists of three 22G
H. p. standard motors She has quar-
tiers for "A men with five Independent
staterooms for the officers She is
lighted and heated by electricity and
fitted with a wireless outfit and cleo
trio searchlight. She will carry two
three -inch guns and two machine guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
Through its
Advertising
A Store
"Speaks"

I The spirit, the character, The poli.
4oies and practices Of che store ~ ~
lsorvice. institution show. and aesA
iilumined, through It's advertising.
To many this "voios" 10 . familiar
?one, carrying che now message o.
4an old friend. To others-aiways te4
some who read this newspapsr-kA
10 now voice, making ito lmprss.
|son upon them for tho first time. =
. Il wins either immsdiSte comfy
Adsnee, or immediate dislike. WhsnH
you hear a voice for the first time,
4either over the phone or In mess~
Iintimats conversation, you form a.
lasting impression Of the tsmpsra.
ment,. character and personality o.
>the talksr. In some such msasurs>
lyou also form an impression Of a
business through reading its ad.
1vertislns. II the voice" 10 boast.
ofuI, vague, arrogant, the impresslont
Twill last iong-and to the disad.
Vantage Of the merchant. " Il In.
4spires confidence, " it has the rinpc
Aof eenuineness, Of friendiiness, II isl
indeed. "the voice that wins"
= Merchants should try to get ths>
detached view Of their advsrtisins-t
the view Of tho reader Of it. They
Y1hould try to make II TRUTH.Y
IFuLLY REFLECT THE SPiRIT\
lcF THE STORE.
/ Tho most successful advertiser
do this. Tho advertising, aiways,
epictures the store-carries some of$
Athe spirit Of the store management
lto every readsr-impresses the
ystore's policies and practices Of
tSERWICE and Of DEPENDABLE
I,ry. !
see that "ths voice" Of your store Z
rings true
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
THOMPSON ASKED
To Explain to U. S. Atty.
Knox Co ncernin g
German Spy and Am
munition Reports

New York. Jan. 25.-C. S. Thompson.
member of the executive committee Of
the American Defense Society, has
been requested TO appear tomorrow
morning at the office of John c. Knox,
assistant United States district attor-
ney to give further enlightenment
on a statement by the society that
ships had sailed from New York with
100000 rounds Of small arms ammu-
milton for Germany.
Asked if he would question Mr..
thompson concerning his statement at
a luncheon Thursday that IA spies had
been executed in the United States
since the war began. Mr.. Knox laugh
ingly replied that lie might try 10
find out where the executions occurr-
ed, as Thompson seemed to be the only
person who had heard of them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
CYCLONE 0vERWHELMS
town IN QUEENSLAND

Sydney, y. s. w. Jan. 25-The town of
Mackay. in Queensland, has been over
whelmed by a cyclone which produced a
tiday wave and flood conditions. Hervy
loss of life is feared
Property damage was heav! especially
to the stocks of sugar, of which more
than 100000 worth was stored in we
town The state authorities are arranging
for relief measures.
Mackay. a seaport Of Queensland. lies
on the southern bank Of the Pioneer river
1t had q population of approximately 5000
BY the last available census.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
g.port All That v. S. Saves

gr Hoover REPLIED o. this message
we shall export every pound of grain
,,at the American people save from their
normal consumption. We believe our peo-
lie Will not fail 10 meet The emergency"
Ia ada ilnn 70 75."osD bushels of whea.
for IN. Allies Mr Hoover saws that Bel
GUM must Le s..en lj.'o,o"o bushels and
tnnt cuba AMI uru'rlls must be- spared at
east lo".eo
We estimate says his statement to-
r rht mat the american people have
iyed a. much ls aO"n0oo bushels out Of
rnrIr last harvest ard II We are to meet
.nr increased demands we must rigidly
reduce our wheat consumption TO 90 per
cent below normal until the next harvest.
Europe heef demands for the next
three months Mr Hoover SAYS. Will
tmoun, % t""w1 pounds mont
galHs' t urc-War importation from
america ~ only 1000 pounds month.
in mo last two years America has SEPT
Europe an average nf about ~ 400 .on
POUNDS month \ 10 per cent. saving NJ
home is asked
o PORK products the Allies want for
'hs next three months lDeOeAo pounds a
month against prc-war shipment of 90. -
"oW pounds and an average OF 100 600 Ool
pounds iu the last two years. The Amcri-
an produ, ton 10 pHt At 80 10000 pounds
p month ana Mr. Hoover estimates that
q saving of ~ least - per cent viii ba
necessary 70 make up the export surplus.
sugar saving of ut least 10 per
cent Will have To he made here. Mr..
Hoover declares. II Europe is to get
enough sugar ~ sustain the popula-
ton.
W compulsory saving Mr.. Hoover
says
The program IN many particulars IL
~ necessary largely voluntary. but in
some particulars II can be enforced I'M
aer w" food hill In any event 10
measure that has not the loyal support
u The minority of our people can ever
succeed The results of voluntary CON
sumption during the last six months
ahundnntly prove the desire of the vas.
majority 60 make the sacrifices ncces-
sary 10 feed the allies and our own
soldiers. There Is. however. national
Hsk that "" fan TO secure the ncces-
@fy consumption through opposition
'f minority dish"drtenlng the major
NY The situation does not bear delay
tnd We propose to So the best we ca,
~ a voluntary basis. plus what au
'horliy We do possess.
large number Of uur people are
hot In position To reduce consump-
ion. The responsibility ana burden.
therefore. must fall in a larger degree
m those more fortunately situated
Those who have most must save most d"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
Committee Adopts Resolution

S0"'W'ttee Ndopts Nesolution
The committee adopted the follow
lhg resolution submitted 10y Senator
Reed.
he-olved that the chairman bc re-
quested to reply to the secretary of
vars communication by inviting him
W appear before the committee next
Monday morning at 1890 o'clock un-
'ess he request an earlier date. the
p'aoe OF meeting TO Toe the room of
the committee"
chairman Chamberlain said later
'"at the committee had extended the
var secretary all courtesy within the
ruies and regulations Of the commit
We ~ conducting it's deliberations.
assume he added, we will have
"e right Of cross examination. The
secretary did not ask 10 correct his
p'e'ious statement regarding general
.ohuit'ons. Ordinarily witness would
wy ne recalled except at the request
me committee. but we are glad to
attend the rule and have him make
"uy statement he desires"
commenting before. he had been ad-
s'sed or the action OF the committee,
secretary Baker said he would lay be-
'"e the committee all the facts in
oonnection with the War departments
activities except those which. through
publication. would endanger the lives
o' American soldiers.
Asked II he would answer questions
rom congressman other than mem
"efs OF the committee who might be
psesent, he said the committee MATURE
a"y would direct the course OF the
,ess'on II had arranged rs it saw At.
ne added that for his part he would
glad 10 answer any questions
Nnich the committee approved from
members Of the committee or from
my other person who might oe pres
ent.
Name Surveyor General
me var department took a step today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26

HIGH GRADE SALESMAN
to sell "BUSINESS DIGEST" ser"'ce
now in demand by Bankers, Exeeu
tives. Business and Professional men '"
your territory. Big compensation :"
efficient salesman.
MORGAN'S SELLING SERVICE iNS'
Water St., Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
Wolfe Outfights Ertle

Cleveland. Ohio. Jan. 25.-Jack Wolfe
Of Cleveland outboxed and outfought
Johnny Ertle Of St. Paul in six rounds
Of a 10-round contest here tonight. Err
tie got two rounds and two were even
The men weighed in at III pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
A Stores
individuality

4 "The voice" Of the store 70 heard
in Its advertising.
The advertisement carries moro
7than messaoss-mers than nsws sf1
especial offerings, Of Gales, Of nsw<
commodities, Of store. enterprise In
securing desirable stocks Of eosdsl
~under favorable conditions.
. II carries "ths voice." the PERI
SONALlTY, Of the store. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
new war LOAN
FOR AUSTRALIA

Vancouver. 3. c., Jan. 25.-Premier
Hughes of Australia has announced a
new Australian war loan of 40.000.000
pounds according TO- the Vancouver
World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
NO TERRITORY
Continued from Pace Onel

the RUSSIAN government desire for
publicity because we nave nothing 70
hloe. III we had wished to keep to ths
former secret system. that might have
created n false impressjon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
SECRETARY BAKER
Continued from Page One

men' and hat IN" time and place be
50 nNed rs 10 enable all members of
."n'atNes who are so disposed 70 at
tend.
" this request can he compiled with
: shail ," happy "a hc advised At your
earliest convenience OF the time ana
place"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
Aim to Make
YOUR Store
The Most
Interesting
"NeWS Center

7 Make your stores advertisement
tyour stores NEWSPAPER. Issus>
Itt as frequently and as regularly as<
| THIS NEWSPAPER IS ISSUED.
Make Il 40 complete . record u
ths NEWS Of YOUR STORE a. this
@newspaper 10 Of the news and NE oft
tho city and Of tho world. \
| Mako il a medium Of OPPOR.
1TUNiTY NEWS FOR houssvvIvss-I
&for all who buy-for all who aim Co?
buy wisely. 1
l Mako II REFLECT your stor-l
carry its spirit Of service, Of help.
>fuIness, to all who road thls nsws.
tpaper-and 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
FOOD SAVING
Continued from, Page One)

t.,Itred that no more food would
.,r, ont ~ tho country than Is
- And that IN no event will the
American food supply be cndansered.
imperative necessity i"ord i''ohu-
A. message said. cVilp'IS me 10 Ca
he YOU In this hlint way. NO one
.nows better than that the Alnerl-
an people regardless ot na''ohai ana
Individual sacrifice have $" lar re-
used nothing that Is needed Tor the
var. but II now lies with America 10
..eclde whether or not the Allies III f.u-
no, snail have enough bread 70 mold
,ut untu n" nitcd states IS able
u throw ~ force INTO the h"ld. ! have
not minced words beca'is" ! am con-
,tnred that the American people if
.bey Know the truth win not hesitate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-26
For Freedom Of Seas

Count Czernin said as to the second
point in President Wilson's peace aims,
free dom Of the seas, that the President
had responded to the views OF all and
that he (Czernin) absolutely and en-
tirely supported this paragraph.
Regarding paragraph three in Pres.
ident Wilson's proposals-the removal
Of economic barriers and the establish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-24
FEDERAL AGENTS
 ROUND UP SLACKERS AT CIRCUS GROUNDS
Deserter Attempts Suicide-Over 100 Men Caught, But No Elm
 ployes Included

Joseph Murry, white boy about l9 years of age, was taken in custody by special agents of the department or justice yesterday afternoon charged with being a deserter from the United States army. Whiie in the office of J. Reese Murray. head of the depart ment of justice, he attempted to com init suicide by cutting his throat with pocket knife. but owing to the quick action of Mark Hanna was prevented from doing so. The boy stated he was a deserted from Camp Sevier. and was placed in the county jail pending in vestigation.
 He was picked up at the show grounds of Ringing Brothers by special agents when more than 100 men. fail- ing to have their registration cards were brought into the office. Ofothis number w. R. Denton, an alleged ex- policeman, from Jackson, Ala, and two negroes. Percy Curry and Jimmy Jones, are being held, while others were paroled to bring in their registration or classification cards today.
 On investigation not single employe |of Ringing Brothers circus was found to be delinquent and every effort is being made by the owners to comply with all regulations of the government |according to Mir Murray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-24
Major Harris Attached
 to American Red Cross

News has reached Birmingham that Maj Scale Harris, NJ. o. k. C., of this city, has been attached to the American Red Cross in Paris and will take an inn portant part in the work of medical in telligence and research department. which has been created recently. This department, which is a unique feature of the work of the American Red Cross will be of great assistance to allied as we'll as to American medical officers
 Major Harris is editor of the Southern Medical Journal and is one of the organ izers of the Rotary club of France. which is designed to bring allied Rotarians in France together. In all probability he will be elected one of the vice presidents of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-24
DIRECTOR SANDERS SPEAKS TODAY ID
 LOCAL SHIPPERS
1000 Shippers Notified to Attend Meeting This Aft ernO0n at Chamber
 Auditorium

Shipping interests In the Birminghama district will be we'll represented at the Chamber of Commerce meeting this after noon. which Director General M. J. San ders of the Mississippi Warrior water ways will address. President Arthur C. Crowder of the Chamber of Commerce will call the meeting to order and in trocuce MT. Sanders.
 Genefa1 Manager F A. Fenimore has and business men in the district to be present at the meeting. It will be called to order at s3o o'clock
 Henry T. DeBardeleben, transportation manager of the Warrior river. has re- turned from New Orleans, where he spent all of last week in conferences with Di- rector General Sanders. It iS reported as one of the results of the conferences that the DeBardeleben Coal company ef- fected lease of one tow-boat and five barges formerly owned by the DeBarde- leben Coal company. but taken over by the government for use on the Warrior, and that these will be sent up the river at once to get the 3000 tons of coal in the bins of the Franklin mines J. Frank Rushton, president of the company own ing this mine, stated several days ago that because no barges were available for moving this coal he had been com pelled to shut down the mine.
 When the urgency of the matter was presented to MT. Sanders, 1t is understood he readily consented to the temporary lease of the tow-boat and five barges to the DeBardsleben company for the pur- posc stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-24
W. 5. s. CAMPAIGN NOT ID END WITH
 PERSH|NG DRIVE
Workers Will Aid in Liberty Loan Campaign, But Or ganization Will Be
 Kept Intact

The statement in the Sunday papers that the Pershing patriot enrolment campaign would end Saturday, Septem- Der 18th, in order to give War Savings Stamps workers the opportunity to CO., operate with the Liberty Loan organlza- tions in the great campaign for the sale of fourth Liberty Loan Bonds, appears to have been misunderstood by some ot the reading public.
 The campaign for the sale of War Saw ings Stamps will continue for the re- mainder of this year, at least, and pos sibly longer, is the statement from the headuuarters of the War Savings com mittee for Alabama.
 Tn the third Liberty Loan drive war
 Savings workers co-operated With the
 Liberty Loan committees In Alabama
 heartily, but did not allow their own organizations to lapse. This wlll pc the case in the forthcoming drive Tor iApertv Bonds, it is stated.
 Mrs. Bert Meadow, general in charge of the booths of this city. reports sales for the week ending September 2l, as follows:
 Booth at saks, in charge of Mrs. For rest Robertson, of the Independent Tres l byterian church, SSS65o. Booth at Hagan-Dunlapt MES ila4S Tarrant, Church of the Advent, SzsSl.2o. | Booth at Loveman's, in charge or ths ladies of First and Second Churches ol Christ, Scientist. sl626.50. 1 Booth at postofrlce, Mrs. Frank L White, St Pauls church tCatholic)
 s26s7.75. - 1 Booth in First National Bank, Mrs
 Ed Keiser, Highlands Methodist church ! $619S.05
 Booth in Brown-Marx building, Mrs Hubert Levy, Temple Emanuel, a5os.lV ! Booth in Drennen's, Mrs Charles Estes Southside Baptist, Sl1sl45. 1 Booth at Terminal Station, Mrs. Chap lline Hodges, Fifth Avenue Prespyterian
 s76s.25. , Booth at Steele-Smiths, Mrs. K $ Broyles, Woodlawn Methodist, SoSs,'. | Booth at Nortons. Mrs. Bagley, saite chapter. order Eastern Star, Sle4S,2o. Booth at Parkers, Mrs Maude Greene Areme chapter, order of Eastern star S106o7o.
 1 Booth at venabIes, Mrs. Louise Green | Birmingham chapter l1S. Order Easter Star SsSS,
 l Booth at Adams Drug Store, Miss Anni Lynch, Business Women's erganlzation
 Booth at Caheen's. Miss Bazemore Fountain Heights Presbyterian church $l79.5o. l s1s2.l5 F, I East Birmingham booth, Mrs J. w. B Chambers, sSS7.6S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-24
WARNER STEWART
 WOUNDED IN FRANCE

Mrs. Susie Stewart, COS Lucy avenue has received message from the depart ment at Washington, notifying her that her son, Warner Ivor Stewart, has been seriously wounded in France. The mes sage was brief, only stating that her son had been wounded. Private Stewart was 23 years of age and was drafted in June, 1917, and is in the Thirtieth infantry.
 Mrs Stewart received a letter from her son in August, which was dated July 5l 1918, but she has not heard from him since Private stewart is well known In Birmingham where he has lived for many years. and is married, his wife residing in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-24
SCHOOL CHILDREN
 ARE EXAMINED BY
 HEALTH OFFICIALS

The children of the city schools are undergoing rigid examination by the city and county health departments. with Dr. J. w. Bowling as director. The health officers examined the pupils in eight of the city schools last week and found their health unusually good. They hope to compete the examination of the city school children this week and be- gin on the suburban and rural schools next week. Dr. Bowling requests that parents and children report to them promptly any new cases of diphtheria, that they may take the proper steps to prevent it's spread.