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The Republican journal., 1918-03-14

member of the Hohenzellern family is to
be installed as King. The navies of the
United States and England are all that
prevents the military subjugation of
Sweden and Norway. For more than
two years these two countries were help
ing to feed Germany and now the taste
of ingratitude must indeed be bitter.
The Republican journal., 1918-03-14
FOUND

Somewhere on the ice between Searsport
and lslesboro, fur coat. The owner ma,
have the same by proving property and pay
ing >harges, Apply to
ALDEN STiNSON, Searsport.
Evil
The Republican journal., 1918-03-14

Mr.. Roosevelt is blind in one eye and
deaf in one ear. His vocal organs are
said to be unimpalred, however, and it is
expected that a sonorous exhibition OF
their soundness will be given to the Re-
nublicans of Maine at the Portland con-
vention, March 28th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
Prof. Hart Wants Chance
To Answer Charges

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 6-Professor
Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard an
nounced tonight that he had wired
the Senate committee investigating
German propaganda in this country
asking that he be given an opportun-
ity to repel in person any intimations
of pro- Germanism on his part
In statement brought out by the
mention of his name as having been
on a list found among the effects of
DIR. Carl A. Fuehr, German agent,
Professor Hart said that he never
doubted from the moment the Ger
mans crossed into Belgium, that they
were the most dangerous people in
the world. He said In part "A govern
ment secret agent has just testified
that he has found a paper in a diary
of German agent named Fuehr in
which my name appears as a man
who was pro-German up to the en-
trance of the United States into the
war. No defense against such an ac-
cusation needs to be made among my
friends and associates in Harvard
College and throughout the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
Prof. Burgess Admits
Activity Before War

Newport, r. l., Dec. 6-Professor
John w. Burgess of Columbia Uni
versity, whose name appears in the
list taken from the diary of a German
agent as read before a Senate commit
tee at Washington in connection with
the investigation of German propa-
ganda, said tonight that before this
country entered the war he had en-
deavored to assist in maintaining it's
neutrality by presenting the German
point OF view. Since that time, he
added, he had attended strictly to his
duties as an American citizen. Dean
BURGESS said that in 1915 he wrote
two books dealing with the European
war and Americas relation to it, put
ting forward in these the German view
of the situation. my idea was that
as neutral nation, we ought to I'M
derstand how the parties involved
viewed the war and thus maintain
our neutrality" he said II also wrote
home newspaper articles and essays
with the same idea. When the rela-
tons with Germany became strained.
! followed my own governments lead
and had nothing further to say.
might add that | have paid my war
taxes, bought Liberty Bonds and am
Il member of the Red Cross" Dean
Burgess is ctayins at his residence in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
U. S. PEACE PARTY
NEARING AZORES

On Board the z. S. George Wash
ington, Dec. 6.-(By Wireless to the
Associated Press)-President Wilson
today read from the wireless des-
patches Winston Spencer ChurchilPs
renewed declaration for the naval
supremacy. The President evinced
great interest in the bulletin but did
not comment On it. 1t is apparent
that this subject is uppermost in Mr..
Wilson's mind and he is expected to
express himself on it socn after
reaching France in a public address
or in conferences with the entente
statesmen preceding the sessions OF
the peace congress. The President
slept late today but after breakfast
he again was hard at work on his ac-
cumulated correspondence. The
George Washington is running into
warmer weather now that the vessel
is approaching the Azores. Presl-
dent Wilson was in wireless COM
today with Admiral Mayo
on board the battleship Pennsylvania.
which is conveying the George Wash
ington. The George Washington
probably will make the trip to the
United States with wounded while
the President is in attendance upon
the peace conference. 1t is probable
that President Wilson will go to Italy
after he has visited France and
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
American Dead to Be
Brought Home After War

Washington, Dec. 6-The decision of
the War Department that the bodies
of American soldiers who lost their
lives in France should remain in that
country until after the end of the
war was reached in an agreement
with the government Of France. This
is disclosed in the annual report OF
Major General Harris, adjutant gen.
eral. made public today. 1t was be-
cause Of this agreement, the report
says, that relatives are Informed OF
the place Of burial of soldiers in
France whenever this information is
obtainable.
The report reveals that the finfer-
print identification system served to
identify SO Of the men lost with the
Tuscania who would otherwise have
been buried among the unknown
dead; and also enabled the Depart
ment to sift out 54S cases of fraudulent
enlistment.
The report shows that 5037 enemy
aliens were in custody as prisoners Of
war or under internment in this Coun-
try OF these 1,411 were prisoners of
war. including the crews of German
auxiliary craft seized at the out
break of the war. No prisoners TAX
en- by the army in France have been
brought to the United States.
During the period covered by the
report. II prisoners died and IA in
termed aliens were. paroled by the
Department OF Justice. Twenty-Five
escaped. of whom 16 were re-captured
and two drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07

have stood from the first day of the
for they know perfectly well where
European war. Since that time l
have published more than one hun
dred signed articles on various lea
lures of the war. / published early IN
1916 a book under the title The war
in Europe, Its Causes and Results,
which set forth the responsibility OF
the Germans for the war which then
and ever since have believed was the
deliberate work of that power in con-
nection with Austria Hungary.
Il have never seen this man Fuehr
nor William Burd Hale but l did
meet the German financial agent. AL
bert, at a dinner in Boston where he
spoke in defense Of the course OF Ger
many in Belgium. and any gentle
man who was there will testify as to
the slam that l gave him then and
there. No person there had any
doubts that l was anti-German.
For two years I have been contin 3.
uously active in the National Security
League as a member of the executive
committee and for p long time chair
man of the committee on patriotism
through education. l stand ready IL
abide by the judgement of any man
with whom / have been associated In
that work as to my opposition to Ger
many and defense of my own country.
/ have never doubted from the mo-
ment that the Germans crossed into
Belgium that the Germans were the
most dangerous people on earth. Why
this obscure reptile of a Fuehr should
have put my name amidst that bunch
passes my comprehension. I have
never received a dollar nor d favor
from any pro-German. have asked
the chairman of the special committee
to give me an opportunity to repel
these accusations in person"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
POPE BENEDICT ASKS
Divine GUIDANCE FOR
PEACE CONFERENCE

Rome, Wednesday, Dec. 1.-The en-
cylical letter addressed by Pope Bene-
dict to the Catholic Episcopolate
throughout the world eXhorting it to
offer public prayers for the guidance
by Providence of the approaching
peace conference, says:
THAT which the entire world SO
long sighed for, that which CHRIS
tianity implored with fervent prayers,
and that we, interpreting the COM
mon grief, urged with paternal heart
for the good of all has in moment
come to pass as the last booming of
the guns is silenced. Peace has not
yet solemnly ended the war, but an
armistice meanwhile has suspended
the slaughter and devastation by land.
sea and air. happily opening the way
for peace"
The pontiff rejoices at the impress
ing demonstration of piety that has
occurred throughout the Catholic
world, and continues:
There remains now to implore the
Almighty that the great gift granted
us have it's browning. that the dele
gates of he various nations to meet
in solemn congress give the world a
just and lasting peace. Such grave
and complex decisions will have to be
taken as no human assembly ever
took before. Therefore words are
wanting to express how greatly the
delegates need to be divinely guided
so as to be able to accomplish their
mission.
Their decisions in the highest de-
gree will affect the interest and good
of all humanity. Thus, Catholis who
favor order and progress must invoke
the Divine assistance assistance upon
those participating in the peace con-
ference.
I'VE desire this duty to be recalled
to all Catholics" The pontiff ends by
urging that the episcopy of the world
implore the Almighty by means of
public prayers in each parish to shed
his light upon the congress and enable
it to secure true peace founded up
on the Christian principle of justice.
The Pope on his part will use all the
influence of his apostolic ministry,
it is added. to have the decision of
the congress everywhere accepted and
loyalty executed by Catholics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
n. Y. American Denies
knowledge Bayard Hale's
Relation With Germany

New York, Dec. 6.-The New York
American in a statement tonight assert
ed 1t never knew or suspected or had
any reason to suspect that Mr. VIM.
Bayard Hale had any~relations whatev.
tr with the German government or with
the German ambassador when he was
sent to Berlin as special correspondent.
He was selected. it says. because he
had been distinguished by President
Wilson as his social confidential agent
in Mexico and because his previous ex-
penence in Germany. which included
an interview with the former emperor
published In 1908. seemed to fit him for
the task
The agreement made by DR.. Hale with
the American. the statement Gays, was
for his exclusive services" and he was
supposed to nave no other work, obliea-
ton or interest whatsoever EXCEPT his
duties as news correspondent" For 50
weeks Of his employment. it is asserted.
DR.. Hale was paid $143Oo in salary and
sH.7 for expenses.
The statement that letter Of credeu-
tiais which it says the American gave
DR.. Hale The letter states that his
errand was solely tina. "of a neutral
correspondent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
TO GUARD AGAINST
EXPLOSIONS IN PLANTS
MAKING MUNITIONS

Perth Amboy, n. j., Dec. 6-Another
explosion such as wrecked the Gille-
spie Shell-Loading Plant at Morgan
will be virtually impossible anywhere
in the United States if the Senate
adopts recommendations proposed by
a committee which has been in
vestigating the disaster. according to
a statement made tonight by Senator
Frelinghuysen at the close of the in
quiry.
While he declined to outline the
recommendations which would be
made he said that if they were adopt
ed the ordnance department would
have to change it's methods of re-
loading shells to insure all possible
safety. Dr.. John J. r. McKenna. who
qualified as an expert and an author
ity of high explosives and who at
tended all the sessions, testified that
there were at least seven different
ways in which the Gillespie company
was negligent in safeguarding the
lives of it's employees. 1t was not pos
sible for him, he testified, to say pos
itively what caused the explosion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
HETMAN KILL ID
UKRAINE INF lNDs
OFTHE TERRt LISTS

Geneva, Dec. g. Gen Sk,,,
hadski. the Hetman Of Ukraine
has beer killed and all pc, or in th,.
country is now in the haI IS Of ,b0
Unionists. Kiev is now in o hand,
Of the Unionist troops. aft a seve,,,
battle in which 5000 men. includ;r,
500 officers, We're killed o. wounded
according to a telegram Aived hv
the Ukrainian bureau at anne
General Skoropadski rose To ,.qdcr.
ship iii the Ukraine with the aid E,
the German forces that occupied tia,
country. There have been recent re.
ports of disorders in the\Ckraine and
it was stated that he Mad been de-.
posed. Another report was to the o..
feet that General DenIkine, Russia,
anti-Bolshevik yeader. had arrives
at Kiev, with a force of Cossacks
The identity of the "Cnionist,
forces referred to III the above is M,
clear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
RESTRICTION ON
SHIPBUILDING
REMOVED BY GOVT,

Washington, Dec. 6.-AmericaD
builders may accept contracts for steel
or wooden ships to be built for Dir.
vate American interest without max.
ing application TO the Shipping Board
for a permit. Similarly wooden ships
also may be built for foreign account,
This was announced tonight by Balm.
bcidee Colby for the shipping board
In announcing the lifting of the ban
of ship construction for private inter
ests Mr.. Colby said: 1T will be the
endeavor of the shipping board as rap
idly as is consistent with the public IN.
terest to conduct the business now sub.
ject TO regulation back to unfettered
operation through normal channels.
This cannot be accomplished all at once
but l can say to the shipping men 0.
the country that this is the objective
which is keeping before it as a guide IA
its day-to-day transactions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC
IN MASSACHUSETTS
TOOK $4,000 LIVES

Boston. Dec. 6,-Three hundred thous-
and cases of influenza and pneumonia.
Of which l5,ooo proved fatal. were re-
PORTED In this state during the recent
epidemic. according to az estimate made
loday ny pr John =. Hitchcock in
charge of the division of communicate }
diseases Of the state department OF
health. AS yet the department has not
been able TO compile complete figures
because the disease was not made re-
portable one until some time after it
became epidemic. but the estimate.
health department officials say. is based
on reliable data and is considered sub
stautially correct. At present about Coz
eases of influenza are reported daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
WAR DEPARTMENT ENDS
SEVERE TREATMENT OF
MILITARY PRISONERS

Washington, Dec. 6-The practice of
tying military prisoners to the bars of
cells and all other methods of severe
corporal punishment have been or
dered abolished by the War Depart
ment. Secretary Baker, in making
this announcement today, said the eff
ticiency of such punishment as q de-
terrent to violation of military rules
had been found to be questionable.
This form Of punishment" Sec
rotary Baker said. had been effective
in the past in breaking the wilfulness
of prisoners of unusual military type
and had been used more as a threat
than an actually.
But during the recent months" the
announcement said, with the influx
of political prisoners to disciplinary
barracks. particularly at Fort Leven-
worth, extremity of attitude on the
part Of this new type of prisoner has
at times led to extremity of discipline
as provided by military regulations.
These clearly were not formulated
with the political type of prisoner in
mind and their effectiveness 40 de-
torrents has bean Questionable"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
GOODBY,
WOMEN'S
TROUBLES

The tortures and discomforts OF weak.
lame and aching back. swollen and
bloated feet and limbs, weakness, iassic
tude, dizziness, nausea. that tired worm
out feeling, nervousness. sleepiessness,
as a rule have their origin in kidney
trouble. not female complaints. THESE
general symptoms Of kidney and oiad-
der disease are we'll known-so IS the
remedy.
Next time you feel a twinge of pam
in the back or are troubled with head
ache, indigestion, insomnia, irritation n
the bladder or pain In the loins ana
lower abdomen, you will find quick and
sure relief in GoLD MEDAL Haarlem
OF. Capsules. This old and tried remedy
for kidney disease and allied derange-
fnents has stood the test for hundreds
Of years It does the work. Pains ma
troubles vanish ard new life and health
will come as you continue their use;
When completely restored to your usual
vigor, continue taking capsule or Two
each day; they will keep you feeling
fine and prevent return of your trou-
Bile.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules
are imported direct from the labora-
tories at HARLEM. Holland. Get them
from your druggist. Do not take suo-
stitute. In sealed boxes. three Sizes
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07

matters. / have had in mind also A..
disapproval expressed by the sars,
committee last August of the me,bna,
OF the Manufacturers Aircraft A.
citation. 1 have also been fearfu,o,. =
delays in the extension OF the -
mail service which will take placs 70
called technical men and novice. -,
ing experience in this new field .ho,,,,
be permitted to interfere in tie 1hans
ling of the aerial mail servic and -
equipment. We have made snd ma
tanned the most remarka BILE re ord a, ~.
per cent. efficiency and the OF = w,,.
supply the country with the extpn.,,
aerial mail service which it g hands :
to keep obstructionists away rom !,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
x26.OOO.OOO Needed For
Hospitals for Sick and
Wounded L. s. Troops

Washington. Dec. 6.-Hospitals costing
sycV.oV and providing 1900 beds are
estims ted as necessary 10 care for dis
charged sick and disabled soldiers. Sur
seon Gen. Stimson OF the public health
s~rvice asked the Houss committee to-
day. with the approval OF Secretary Nc
sAdoc. for an appropriation of $4,000, 900
70 provide the frs, 5000 beds. New hos.
pitfalls are planned at Norfolk and Sc
attic. he said. and at sites yet to be Sc
lected In the Massachusetts, Berkshire
hills and In North Carolina. Additions
also are planned to the marine hospitals
at Boston and 10 other places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
HOPE FOR GAME
FAST VS.. WEST
DESPITE SNOWFALL

Marblehead. Mass. Dec. al
though five inches of snow fell today,
members of the Marblehead high
school team which is scheduled TO
have an inter-sectional football
game with Scott high of Toledo. here.
tomorrow. were hopeful that the
contest could be played. The work
of clearing the field began this morn
ing, a large number of students as
sisting, and Herbert Humphrey. who
guaranteed financial backing for ths
the contest, said every effort would
be made to have the field in suitable
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
L. OF NJ. TO CLOSE TODAl
FOR THREE WEEKS

Orono, Me, Dec. 6.-Announcenie"
that the University Of Maine Wis
close at noon Saturday for thfs'
weeks, was made tonight by Pres'
ident Robert Haley. 1t was origin,
ally expected that the unyefs"
would close for the Christmas reee'
on Dec. ID, but as the members OIL Wv
students army training corps a''
through attending classes and Wv
men in the civilian dormitories nav
been sent home on account OF 70,
pressure of influenza. it was dec'o''
to close the university for the ~
naming students at once. CONE.
will open on December 80 for "
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
Date Of Renouncing Of Throne
By Crown Prince Does Not Agree
With His Later Declaration

to me by the remuneration of the en-
peror-king or for other reasons.
"Giver by my authority and signed
by my hand. Done at Wieringen, Dec.
/, 1918 (Signed) Wilhelm"
In audience with the correspondent
of The Associated Press on the IS
land Of Wieringen. received in New
York, Dec. 3, which bore no evidence
of delay and presumably was given
not earlier than Dec. 2, Frederick
William said: Il have not renowned
anything and l have not signed any
document whatever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07

Paris, Dec. 6.&(By The Associated
Press) Grown Prince Frederick Will
helm has renounced his right to the
German throne.
A dispatch received in Basel from
the semi-official Wolff Bureau quotes
the crown prince in renouncing the
throne as having said: II renounce
formally and definitely all rights to
the crown Of Prussia and the impe-
rial crown which would have fallen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
Temporary Bridge
Will Be Allowed
By us. at Portland

Portland Me, Dec. 1.-THE War
Department today informed United
States Senator Hale that while It
would insist on the building of new
pier for Portlands million dollar
Lridge to replace the one which sunk
it would interpose no objection to any
temporary construction which might
be put into making the bridge pass
eble in the eight months which it Is
estimated will be required TO put in
the new pier. The county commission
ers had asked permission TO rebuild
the old pier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
lsEASSURING WORD
FROM HOSPITAL SHIP

Washington. Dec. G-Anxiety over thu
delayed arrival Of the hospital ship
Comfort. several days overdue from
Europe with wounded american soldiers
abroad. was relieved late today by a
navy department announcement that
,Ne ship put in at the Azores to escape
u heavy storm and now should reach
New York tomorrow or sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
STORM DELAYS
FLIGHT TO ROCKLAND

Portland. Me-. Dec. 6.-The two
naval sealanes from Chatham, Mass,
were unable because Of weather con-
ditions to leave for Rockland today.
but probably will get away in the
morning. Their flight will be in con-
nection with the War Savings Stamp
campaign. and towns en- route will
be bombarded with posters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
ALL LIMITATIONS
TRADING IN FUTURES
ORDERED REMOVED

b. Washington, Dec. all time lin
tation on trading in future delivers
CT corn, oats, rye and barley were IT.
moved today by the food admnls'r"
ton. Present conditions, the aM
nouncment said, do not warrant abro'
cation or modification OF present llh'
its on speculative account.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
DU POINT EXPLOSION
TOOK 13 LIVES

Pompton Lakes, n. j.. Decf o-n
vision today of the death list sf'O,ii
that four explosions which destlV'
the detonator assembling BUILDING
the Du Pont Cap Works here ~
yesterday. took a toll Of IL ~
More than a score Of persons
injured. AL 1.-The victims were
ployes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
w. C. T. u. To Send
Representative To
Versailles, France

Chicago, Dec. 6.-Tho executive COM
mittee of the National w. c. T. Z. to-
day decided to send committee COM
posed of Miss Anna Gordon, President:
Mrs. Ella A. Boole. vice president, and
Mrs. Lena Lowe Yost legislative repre-
sentative at Washington, to Versailles
to carry the peace conference any mes
sages which the national organization
may decide to give.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07

Amsterdam, Dec. 6-(By the Associ-
ated Press)-American troops on
Wednesday entered Mainz, capital Of
the province Of Rhenish Hesse, and
one Of the principal fortresses Of Ger
many on the left bank of the Rhine,
according to the semi-official Wolff
News Bureau of Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07
u. S. SILENT ON
PUNISHMENT FOR
FORMER KAISER

Washington, Dec. 6.-The Untei
States government is still standing
aloof from the controversy in En-.
rope over the possible eXtradtion Of
the former emperor for trial. 1t was
said at the state department today
that this question had not been con
s.dered in Washington and that The
American government had expressed
nc opinion on the subject whatever,