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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24

Co. q. 81 the 3rd Regiment is
working at top speed to At itself for
any service they may be called upon
To do. Not only arc they taking field
service work outdoors. but they are
devoting themselves to the work
which might fall to them to perform
At any time.
Special attention was given to ex-
tensive study Of interior guard duty.
The ceremony Of guard mount was
gone thi ough several times. Sentinels
were posted. There was a good mum
her at drill. and interest is increas-
,ng w the company. Capt. Thomas
and his lieutenant are putting into
practical operation that which they
are learning ut the battalion schools.
What liz true OF Co. u may be said
~ all other companies OF the Reg
iment There seems to be a keen
desire Ia develop a regiment such
9. tho State OF Maine may be proud
az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
Epidemic Decreasing

Only 10 new cases OF the prevailing
epidemic were reported to the local
Board OF Health Wednesday. and ali
these cases are mild ones. The prev
ious eases reported are on the road
to recovery and there are not many
sick people In the city.
Fcse hall and Colby are still under
quarantine. also Mt. Mereci Acad-
envy The well pupils at the acad-
envy have left for their homes to
remain until the quarantine has been
lifted from the school. but there are
still a number OF sick ones there who
are an the road TO recovery
DR. Hooper of Winslow reported
that his cases in the city and in
Winslow were all gaining and every
thing seems very favorable for plac-
es of amusement and meetings to be
open again in the near future. al
though the members OF the Board Of
Health are unable to determine just
what date the opening will occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
SMALL NATIONS TO
SEEK FREEDOM FROM
HUN DOMINATION

Philadelphia. Pa. Oct. 23-CnOf-
fetal representatives of sixty-flve
million people of the oppressed ma
tionalities of Central Europe opened
conference here today which is ex-
pected to eliminate in the organiza-
tion Of the Mid-European union of
small nations and the drafting OF a
declaration of independence of their
peoples from the domination Of the
TeutOnic nations.
Absolute crushing Of Dream Of
Mittel-Europa and the establishment
of this mid-barrier to any scheme of
Berlin to Bagdad'' was the dominant
note Of all the addresses. Destruc-
ton of the absoluteism that prevails
in the Greman and Austria Hungar-
ian empires was demanded. The
meetings are being held in Independ-
ence hall.
Thomas G. Masaryk. president Of
the newly organized CZecho-S lovak
republic and head Of the delegation.
said there could be no actual feder-
alton of the Czecho- Slovaks for some
time. mainly because Of the num-
Der and divergency of the dialects
spoken by the individual units Of
the new nation.
There Is no question Of doubt
about the solidity of the Czecho-Slo-
walks. IL the matter Of opposing the
German and Austrian government
and armies" he added. Gregory /.
Zatkovivtch, presenting the Ukro-
Reuthenians who dwell on the Hun
garian side of the Carpathians, was
admitted to the conference "as an
earnestness of the democratic unity
that must pervadc q gathering or
this sort" Other nationalities repre-
scented include the JugoSlavs. Poles,
Italian Irredintists, Ukrainians. Ill
thuanians. Rumanians and Rutheni-
ans. The conference will continue uil-
til Saturday when the new set OF
principles formally will be proclaim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
ELECT DIRECTORS OF
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Twelve of the City's most substan-
tial and progressive men of affairs
were elected as board Of directors of
the new Waterville- Winslow Cham
Der of Commerce last evening.
These are the men wro will direct
the new Chamber of Commerce:
George G. vose. George G. Averill.
DR.. Frederick c. Thayer. Mayor Ev-
erett c. Wardwell. Robert Nivison.
Harvey d. Eaton. E. X. Atwood.
Harry s. Brown. DR.. A. Jolly, Nat. III.
Barrows. Herbert L. Emery. Arthur
Daveau.
Much satisfaction was expressed
in the selection Of the Directors last
evening at the Chamber of Com
merce headquarters. 1872 Main street.
Everyone seems to be well pleased
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
LAWSON HURT
WHEN LIMOUSINE
TURNS OVER TWICE

Marlboro, Mass, Oct. 3.-Thomas w
Lawson, the Boston financier and inde-
I endent candidate for United States SEN
ator. was injured when his Limousine
was overturned on the state road IN
Northboro late today. He was brought
to hospital in this city.
Hospital authorities refused to say
how badly Mr.. Lawson was hurt.
The chauffeur attempted to turn out
to avoid colliding with another car and
the limousine skidded and turned over
twice. Mr.. Lawson was hurled from his
seat and the chauffeur was thrown
through the wind shield.
Physicians who examined Mr.. Law
son found two broken ribs and sew
eral oody bruises. He will remain at
the hospital for a few days.
Michael Kelley the chauffeur, sus-
tanned two severe cuts in his right
leg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
COLBY MEN FOR
CALIFORNIA

Lieut. Armstrong of Colby college has
received a telegram from headquarters
which read as follows:
Camp Fremont. California, is to re-
place for the present infantry officers
central training schools for civilian cam
didates. The quota from the State Of
Maine is 40 and 20 of them are to be
sent from Colby to reach camp not lat
er than December 1st All draft regis
trants between the ages Of IS and 46 are
eligible excepting registrants in class
l who registered prior to Sept. II, and
registrants in deferred classifications on
account Of industry. occupation or en-
ployment. including agriculture
The physical requirements are those
for general military service. Applica-
ton blanks may be obtained at the Of
flee Of the commanding officer at Chem
ical hall opposite the railroad station
After the examinations there will be 4
personal interview with the commanding
officer and he will select candidates and
alternates to be sent to the camp.
Further details will be given at lat
er date in regard to the examinations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
TWO MEN GAIN
BRIEF LIBERTY FROM
PISCATAQUIS JAIL

Dover-FoXcroft. Oct. ..22-Henry
Harris, a bound over prisoner and
Joseph Lewis, serving 30 days in the
Piscataquis county Jail, escaped late
Monday evening by filing bar in
one OF the Jail windows. The saving
was done with a file evidently snug
gled into the Jail by Lewis who had
been allowed to work on the outside
Both men were recaptured an hour
and q half after their escape on the
Dexter road.
Harris, who admits to be deserter
from one of the Southern camps, is
one Of the party who were arrested
three weeks ago by Sheriff Heath
following the burglary in +. T. Ban-
chard's general store. The men were
in the possession of stolen automo'
bile belonging to a New Hampshire
man. which was we'll filed with goods
taken from the Blanchard store.
IT is believed that other prisoners
intended to escape from the Jail in
the evening but thei rattempts were
frustrated by Turnkey Albert War
rem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
Eugene Liberty

The funeral of the late Eugene
Liberty will be held on Saturday
morning at o'clock from the Sacred
Heart church.
Eugene Liberty died late Tuesday
evening at his home on Collins street,
after a few days illness of heart dis
ease. at the age Of So years. He was
born in Canada and for many years
has been an employee Of the Maine
Central railroad company in the car
department of the shops. Besides
his wife he is survived by two sons.
Romeo. who is at home. and a step
son. Private Alfred Boldic of the
Headquarters company. 50th regi-
ment. 3Sth brigade. c. A. c.. A. E. F.,
and two brothers. Omar Liberty of
Oregon and Gustave Liberty of st.
John. n. B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
100000 NAVY RECRUITS
FOR COMING YEAR.
DANIELS SEEKS LAND

Washington. Oct. 23-Two hun
dred thousand recruits for the navy
will be needed in the coming year.
mainly to man merchant ships in
government service. Secretary Dan.
iels has informed the House Naval
committee. in favoring passage Of
bill for the purchase Of $50 acres OF
land for enlargement of the Hamp-
ton Roads training station.
This increase would bring the nav
al personnel to more than 100000
men, compared with $4,000 at the be-
ginning of the war.
The additional land at Hampton
Roads is now under lease to the gov
eminent and the Navy plans TO
double the facilities there so as to
train $4,000 recruits at one time.
Chairman Padgett announced today
that the bill for the purchase would
be favorably reported and also one
for acquisition of 800 acres Of farm
land adjoining the Annapolis naval
academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
CONGESS IS
DIVIDED ON
NEWEST NOTE

Washington, Oct. 2S-In Congress
the expressions of leaders indicated
a divided opinion. Senator Hitch
cock Of Nebraska. chairman Of the
Senate foreign relations committee.
approved the note In unqualified
terms. declaring it called for sur
render and would create a political
crisis in Germany. On the other hand
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,.
Republican leader and ranking mi
nority member Of the foreign rela-
tions committee, expressed regret
that tire President had entered upon
any discussion with the German
government and declared any nego-
tiations should follow report from
General Foch that the German arm
les had surrendered.
All Washington was surprised by
the news that the note had been
sent, cried in the streets by the news
boys with extras shortly after nine
o'clock tonight. just eleven hours
after the official text of the last Ger
man communication had been deliv-
cred by Frederic J. Oederlin. the
Swiss charge. During the afternoon
it had been stated authoritively that
here would be no announcement OF
the presidents decision before to-
morrow and the understanding was
that exchanges between Washington.
London and Paris still were proceed
ing.
About midday there was furry of
interest when Secretaries Lansing and
Daniels and Gen. March, chief Of staff,
were called to the White House. but il
the decision was communicated then
these officials kept the secret we'll
1t was late in the evening when word
that Secretary Lansing would see the
newspaper men at O'Clock following
Secretary Tumuity.
How the note is received by the peo-
pie Of allied countries will be watched
with the greatest interest So for as
the allied governments are concerned 1t
is Assumed that they have been inform
cd and are In e.:tire accord with the
eliminating step in the Presidents pol
icy. Exchanges have been going on
since the wireless version Of the Ger
man reply to the PRESIDENT was picked
up Monday.
The official translation into English
made at the Berlin foreign Office and
delivered with the German text made
no difference materially in any particu-
lar from the wireless version, slight YER
bal differences Of the latter tending to
make more obscure some rather vague
phrases in the original may have been
due to errors in transmission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
GENERAL SUMMARY
WkTERv|lLE's DRIVE
FOR FOURTH LOAN

The following are more details
about the Waterviile campaign Of
the Fourth Liberty loan. which has
just closed Waterville as usual
went over the top" and with great
success and the local committee
workers were very well satisfied with
the results.
The feet that the ban had been
placed on all places Of gatherings
such as banquets or large meetings,
made it rather difficult for the
workers but the proposition as a
whole went through with great in
terest and the people in the city ex-
erted themselves to their utmost.
The committee report that there
were only three persons in the city
who the committee felt sure had
sufficient means, but who persistent
ly refused to purchase bonds in the
Fourth Liberty loan. for the credit
of Waterville. so far as the commit
tee has been able to find out. And.
a 'trarge thing about these parties
is that they are residing on the same
street.
In view Of the fact that all Of the
banks of the city offered to loan
money to any one with a business
standing in orde.' that bonds may be
purchased at IA per cent, and
there seems to re hardly any good
reason why any patriotic person
would not purchase bonds.
There has been a perfect cooper
alton between the men and women
workers and i'll the future loans
there will be no question but what
the men will be anxious for the CO.
operation of the Women.
There is a society in the city known
as the Greek Epirotic Association"
who showed great interest in the
loan. Three OF their members are
fighting at the front, and the "a
other men who are members sub
scribed for bonds which amounted
to $4,000. This amount was greatly
appreciated by the committee.
The Seroian element in the city
have also shown their patriotism and
interest in the war and have sub
scribed heavily in each loan, espe
cially in the fourth.
The following ore the figures which
show what the corporations in the
city are doing in the Liberty loan
drives The Hollingsworth & Whit
ney Co. subscribed only a small sum
to Waterville as they subscribed S7o.-
900 to the Winsluw campaign work
ers. The amount which was given to
Waterville was subscribed by EN-
ployes only who reside in the city.
Alec at tho differeut WA rdS a great
many of the people who reside where
the wards are located subscribed at
their various places Of employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
AMERICANS TAKE
HILL POSITIONS
AFTER LONG STRUGGLE

With the American army north
west Of Nerdun, Oct. 23.-(By The As
sociated Press. II P. M).-Thc Amer
leans tonight are fighting north Of
Banthevi1lc. Hill 297. Hill 299 and Hill
Isl. Bantheville having changed
hands several times in the last few
days. Ehieulies also has been cleared
of the enemy.
Hill PSI has been the scene of Sc
we're fighting for four days, the Ger
mans having numerous machine gun
nests on its summit. The capture Of
this hill gives the Americans com .
mand of Clery LIE Grand and the
valley along the Landon river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
FORGET PEACE TALK
is BARUCH'S ADVICE

Washington. Oct. 23.-Chairman
Baruch Of the Industries Board to-
day appealed to the country to forget
peace talk and center all attentions
on war.
America is just approaching her
peak in quantity production and de-
livery for her armies" he said. she
needs every effort to reach the crest
This is no time to let thoughts of
peace interfere with work for war.
The matter Of peace may be left to
the President The matter of war is
the duty of all =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
DISCUSS PRICES WITH
HIDE AND LEATHER MEN

Washington. Oct. 23.-Pcpresenta-
ives Of the hide and leather industry
met the price fixing committee Of the
War Industries Beard today to
agree on prices Of hides for the four
months period beginning Nov. 1.
Friday the copper industry will
meet the committee to agree on new
prices for the three months periSd
beginning Nov !.
Present prices for Pennsylvania
hemlock, which expire Nov. /, have
been extended for one month at the
request Of the industry because the
influenza makes large meetings with
industries such as this undesirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
BELGIUM HAS HAD
ENOUGH NEUTRALITY"

Washington. Oct. 90 Efforts of
German statesmen to create the i'm
preston in neutral countries that
Belgium will revert to its former
status as 'neutralized' nation aft
err the war drew fIom Belgium off,
cial information service here today
the statement that Belgium would
not consider return to that state
OF guaranteed neutrality which. yio-
lated by Germany, brought England
and, indirectly. the United States.
into the war. Belgium will be satis-
fled only with complete Independence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
CONGRESSMEN MORE
USEFUL IN OFFICE
THAN IN UNIFORM

New York, Oct. 23.-Secretary Baker
has decided that members of Congress
can best serve their country by remain
ing in office. and after conference with
President Wilson asserted that no NOR,
law makers would be allowed to toin the
army. according to a statement tonight
by Representative John J. Delaney of
the seventh New York district Mr.. De-
laney said that after he had been rec
commended for lieutenancy in the quar-
termasters corps he had failed to receive
orders to report for duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
SEIZED WITH INFLUENZA
AND HURT BY FALL

Charles McCrillis. paymaster at the
Freight house of the Maine Central
railroad In Winslow. hasn't been feel
ing well lately. and when he went to
the once Wednesday afternoon he
suffered an Ill turn. became uncon-
scious and fell. striking his head on
the corner Of the safe. causing an
ugly cash which it required seven
stitches to close. He was found by
an employee. and medical assistance
was called. 1t was found that Mr..
McCrillis had succumbed to an at
tack Of the prevailing epidemic.
Spanish influenza. and he was taken
10 the Sisters Hospital and at a late
hour Wednesday night. was reported
as being in a very serious condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24

Thursday morning at o'clock Is
men will be indicted into service at
the Armory by Harvey d. Eaton,
chairman Of the local board. They
will be served n luncheon at 12l5 at
the Eimwood hotel at noon at which
the speakers and members Of the
committee viii be present. They will
leave from the armory for the sta
ton at 3.is. marshalled by Edgar j.
Brown. the Waterville Military Band.
members Of the committee and two
companies from Colby college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
Tax Allowances
Where Property Value
Exceeds Stock Shares Par

Washington, Oct 23-Frovision for tax
allowances in the case of corporation
property whose actual value is more
than the par value of stock shares was
made today by the Senate finance com
mittee in further revision of the war ex-
cess profits features of the House war
revenue bill.
In computing the basis for war ex-
cess profits. the committee adopted an
amendment providing that, in establish
ing invested capital, actual cash valu5
of property should be treated as paid-in
surplus il the value above tine face OF
stock shares was clearly demonstrate!
to the treasury department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
NEW TRANSFORMATION
RULING BY McADOO.

Washington. Oct. 23.-The Pail
road administration today announced
the Inauguration of new rule per-
hitting the transportation of manu-
featured products from a so-called
transit point by any line. regardless
of the road which hauled the unfin-
ished product to that point. This
applies to grain and flour and many
steel and metal products.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
NOT TO POSTPONE
WAR WORK CAMPAIGN

New Yoy'., Oct. 23.-There will be
no postponement of the United War
Work campaign set for Nov. II to IS.
because Of Influenza, the campaign
council announces. The decision was
reached after conference with presi-
dent Wilson and officials Of the war
department.
While health regulations will pre-
vent the holding Of mass meetings in
many communities, local leaders will
be expected to devise plans TO meet
changed conditions, and the press
will be asked to lend even greater
assistance than had been contemplat-
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
CATHOLIC PASTOR
OF ORONO CHURCH
DIES IN LEWISTON

Lewiston. Me. Oct. 23.-Re V. FIR.
Joseph b. White. pastor Of the Cath
olic church at Orono, died at a local
hospital tonight after an illness Of
influenza. followed by pneumonia. He
was the son of Robert and Mary
Murray White and born in Lewiston
SO years ago. He was ordained to
the priesthood at St. Johns sen1in-
airy, Little Rock, Ark, and his first
pastorate was at Forest City, that
state After four years he came to
ST. Joseph's church Lewiston, and
about a year ago was transferred to
Orono He was here on a visit when
stricken i'll.
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DEFICIENCY BILL TO
BE REPORTED TO-DAY

washington, Oct. 3.--The mllitaIy de-
nciency bill, carrying somewhat less
than the s6,S5.oOo.Ooo approved by the
House. will be reported to the Senate
tomorrow Its passage by Friday was
forecast today.
The shipping boards request for -lN-
Uo,ooo additional for ship construction
Is not included in the measure but viii
be taken UP as separate appropriation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS OF
RUSSIA WOULD GIVE
GLAD HAND TO YANKS

New York. Oct. ga cablegram
asserting that the Social Democrats
of Russia would welcome the coming
of republican troops OF the United
States into Russia. has been re-
ceived by the Social Democratic
League Of America. IL is announced
by William English Walling. secre-
tary of the league. The message,
from all the best known socialists OF
Russia outside Of Boshevik circles,
was signed by Peter Masloff, who is
an international socialist. and says
that he has been elected chairman Of
a convention representative Of de-
mocracy in Russia.
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SAYS GERMANS DREAD
WINTER AND AIR RAIDS

London. Oct, "a despatch to the
DAILY Mail from the Hague SAYS:
From all information available here.
IN Germany there 10 a widespread
dread Of winter and Of daily and
nightly air raids from German air.
domes in Belgium which are now in
the hands of the Allies. 1t is indicat-
ed that such raids would produce in
ternal results in Germany quite diff.
ferent from the present symptoms or
unrest"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
THINK LOWER GRADES
OF COTTON WOULD
SOLVE DIFFICULTIES

Washington, Oct 23-Members Of TIE
War Industries Board expressed the he
lief today that use of lower grades OF
cotton in government and commercial
products as directed by the cotton dis
tribution committee might solve the cot
ton problem without resorting to price
fixing. II was stated. however, that IN
the even price fixing should become
necessary through failure of the present
Sterilization plans, the committee would
not hesitate to take this action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
BANDIT TAKES $4,000
FROM EXPRESSMAN-
COMMANDERS AUTO

Hamilton. Ont, Oct. ga lore
bandit held up an express messenger
and his assistant in the express car
of Grand Trunk railroad train as
1t was leaving Sunnyside today. and
obtained sealed bag containing
$4,000 and leaped from the train
A few hours later the authorities
We're notified that a man carrying a
satchel tlourished q revolver in front
of the chauffeur of an automobile
near Sunnyside. compelled the driver
to alight. and had driven away in the
machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-24
REFUSE REQUEST
FOR WAGE INCREASE
BY RAILWAY MEN

Worcester. Mass, Oct. 32.--The re-
quest of Springfield and Worcester
Street Railway men for an increase
in pay to sixty cents an hour for I'M
formed men and an increase of
forty per cent in the pay of other
employees. was denied today by off,
Gals Of the two companies. after a
conference with committees from the
two unions. A proposition from the
Union committee to submit the mat
ter to the War Labor Board for
settlement was rejected by the Off
Gals.