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Number Recently Reduced.

Before the prohibition law took ef-
feet and war conditions led to high
wages the workhouse maintained an
average of from 500 to 500 prisoners.
duced during the past few months.
however. and now numbers only about
$50. In the reformatory there are ap-
proximately $50 prisoners. The re-
duced number of inmates in the work.
house threatens serious delay in the
providing of a number OF permanent
improvements planned for this section
of the penal farm, as we'll as a curtail-
ment Of it's industrial activities.
The principal workhouse industry de-
veloped by Mr.. Whitaker is the brick
plant, which IL capable Of turning out
100000 common red BRICK a year. Its
value is placed at $4,000. There is a
one-crushing plant. with a capacity
Of $50 yards day. valued at $4,000.
The workhouse has sand dredge. a
floating plant consisting Of two tugs
of its Industrial plants. at q low esti-
mate, is given at siae.ooo.
Other departments that have been
built up under Mr.. Whittaker's ad-
ministration are a herd Of Hoistein
cattle. valued at $500: q hog farm
500 hogs. valued at s2o.7e7: chicken
farm of about twenty-five acres. valued
at $2.122; an orchard of about 100
acres. valued at'&167 069: vineyards and
small fruits. valued at $23.Sco, and
300 acres of farm land, valued at
$4,000, making a total value of in
dustrial and agricultural departments
for proper operation of $220.S69. Build
ings and land bring the total value Of
the plant to approximately a. million
dollars.
Evening star., 1918-02-10
ALL-RUSS|AN CONVENTION
. IS OPENED IN NEW YORK
Delegates Applaud "Star Spangled
Banner-For Closer Relations
With People of United States.
By the Associated Press.

Oy the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. February o.-Delegates
representing more than thirty organi-
cations. with a total membership of
about 10000 Russians in various parts
of the United States. arose and Wig
orously applauded the playing of The
Star Spangled Banner" at the opening
here today of the first alI-Russian
civic convention of America The fu-
and THE Marseillaise" also evoked
demonstrations of approval
Permanent organization was effected
In short order. the choice for president
being Apolinaray Demietriech Semi
nofsky. said to have been director of
military railroads under Premier Ke-
rensky and who came to this country
when the Kerensky government was
ovsrthrown by the bolsheviki.
For Closer Relations With U. S.
In calling the convention to order
Leon Martin, chairman Of the central
COMMITTEES of Russian organizations in
the United States, said that one Of its
principal objects was ito bring about
closer relations with the people of the
United States. with whom we have
i. refuge"
while we will not be political or
ganization," he added, steps will be
taken for our dealings with the Rus
sian government. 1t is not within my
province to speak for the convention.
but personally j am in favor of delay
ing recognition to the influences now
in control at Petrograd. 1t would be
better for US as a Russian colony in
America to wait and see which gov
ernment the United States win recos-
nfze in Russia, and shape our political
deStinieS accordingly
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Cost Of Institution.

Congress has appropriated a total OF
S1,40o.0oo for the institution. The re-
Snt value of tie plant 10 signiAeant
In ASht Of the test that, .pytse r. ths
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FOR SERBIANS SHOW
EFFORT TO EXTERMINATE RACE

Not long ago. in the Vienna parlia-
ment. DR.. Otokar Ribar. slovene dep
uty. protesting against the systematic
determination of the Serbian popula-
tton. said:
go to the Balkans and you shall see
how the former flourishing towns and
villages are now but smoldering ruins.
Not military necessity. but the delib-
crate will of the authorities. has dew
astated our lands in such manner as
has not been witnessed in Europe since
Kossovo. Our unhappy people have
been scattered to the winds: from
whole districts the military authorities
have carried of women and old men
and children just as did the Assyrians
and BabylonianS the conquered peoples
of ancient times. From the vicinity
of Nish alone the enemy have carried
away 10000 persons to the deserts OF
Asia Minor. 1t is a war of extermina-
tion of the Jugoslavs. The allies speak
about a restoration of Serbia and the
unification of the Serbian race. Serbia
they may save, but not the Serbs ana
Jugoslavs. for there will not be one
there at all to rejoice in the blessing
Of peace"
Plea in Hungarian Parliament.
Now. in the Hungarian parliament
in Budapest similar protest has been
raised by the socialist deputy, Zoltan
Vermes, who. referring to the bar
barity of the enemy and their crimes
against the unfortunate population Of
Serbia, said:
"As commandant OF a detachment, my
duties called me to the mining village
of Maidanpek, in occupied Serbia. from
which neighborhood is obtained the py-
rites necessary for the manufacture of
munitions. The monarchy needs some
tity this mine alone produces 10000
tons; its regular working, therefore. is
of capital Importance to the monarchy.
There are working in the mine 1.0S0
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WHITAKER RESIGNS
AS OcCOQuAN HEAD
TO ENTER BUSINESS

Continued from First Page.)
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For Closer Relations With U. S.
Feared Bolshevik Outbreak.

Expressing belief that the bolsheyik
element who controlled a Congress"
held here last week would attempt to
create disturbances at this convention.
several speakers urged that none but
delegates with credentials be admit
ted. II was asserted that the majority
OF those sitting in the gallery of the
hall were holsheyiki. Chairman Mar
tin declared. however. that he thought
II unwise to place any restrictions on
admissions.
Count Ilya Toistoi. SON of the late
Count Leo Tolstoi. who Ia a delegate
to the convention. engaged in an argu-
ment with a diminutive boisheyik over
the revolutionary views of Count Leo.
The bolsheyik, who refused to give his
name. declared Count Leo believed in
revolution with violence. wheYess the
son maintained that. on the contrary,
of revolation. Ultimately. Count Iiya
refused to argue any longer and with.
-aeeM .SSoR the gallery
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he was serving as SECRETARY OF the
Prisoners Aid Association OF Baltimore.
he had served six years as
Of the Indiana state re-
formatory at Jeffersonville, IND. ana,
prior to that. as chief clerk of the In
diana state prison.
Consulted as an Expert.
Since Occoquan has acquired an inter-
national reputation as new type OF
prison Mr. Whitaker has been much
in demand as an expert to advise
in the establishment of
similar institutions. Only recently he
was called to st. Louis, Mo, to inspect
the layout for a proposed workhouse to
be built there along the Occoquan lines.
Ever since he has been in the District
service he has sought to have enacted
for the District an indeterminate SEN
tence and parole law under which
prisoners would be committed for in
definite periods, their release depend
ing upon the amount Of time that
would be required to condition them to
return to society as useful citizens.
The board of charities. which is ap-
pointed by the Commissioners and has
direct supervision over local penal,
charitable and correctional institu-
tions. Is hopeful that such law may
yet be passed by Congress.
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Plea in Hungarian Parliament.

Mrs Howard Hume. pink tulle and gold
brocade; Miss Celia McCallum, salmon
pink chiffon with crystal headings, and
pink fan was carried.
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Sapphire Blue Chiffon Velvet.

Mrs. George Lawrence Wilkinson of
Chicago wore a handsome gown OF sap
phire blue chiffon velvet, with the
bodice in geld and silver brocade:
Miss Frances Wilkinson. white tulle
trimmed with wide bands OF iHdescent
sequins and mounted over peach col
ored and silver tissue; Mrs. William
Cuthbert Harrison. ivory satin and
point lace.
Mrs. Leland Stanford. conness robe
gown of gold and black beading over
a large black ostrich feather fan.
Miss Lacey, black tulle; Miss Dorothy
Bertholf, pale blue taffeta and tulle.
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Embroidered in Crystal Beads.

Miss Virginia Hunt wore a loyelv
gown Of white crepe do chine embroid-
cred in crystal beads.
Miss Edith Lester was in rose-colored
velvet; Miss Kathleen Lester, black
tulle over cloth of silver; Miss
Adelaide Tuttle and Miss Margaret
Tuttle were dressed alike In charm
ing gowns of black velvet and tulie:
Mrs. William A. Burton was charming
in gown of white satin and tuiie:
Miss Adelaide Heath wore apricot satin
trimmed with bands of sable; Mrs.
Wade H Ellis wore q black chiffon
velvet gown deliberately trimmed with
silver lace and rhinestones; Miss Mad
eleine Austin. white tulle over cloth Of
silver sewn with iridescent seauius,
Miss Lillian Birney. white satin with
bands of silver ribbon: Miss Bessie Ed
wards. white lace combined with pink
taffeta; Mrs. Clarence Edwards wore a
stunning gown of pale yellow velvet; !;
Mrs. Harold Walker, purple velvet: /:
Mrs. Francois Berger Moran, pink satin
ana silver lace; with diamond orna-
fments; Mrs. Horace G. Mcfarland
wore D white iridescent seauin gown;
Mrs. Alexander o. Pope. . charming
gown OF black fulls; Miss MsFEhsritts
rillman. silver cloth over lavender
l Wss. witisam Hasypea. Sus3aa ssss,t;
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A LONG WAY OFF;
HUNS ARE DISCOURAGED
Prisoners Emphasiss Lack Of Har-
mony Between the Germans
and Austrians.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE LORRAINE FRONT. Tuesday,
September II fby the Associated
Press).-Gsrznan and Austrian pris-
oners taken In the recent advance by
the Americans in this section dis
played great interest when they
learned Of the Austrian peace sug-
gsstion when tho news reached the
camps where they were taken after
their capture. They made no effort to
conceal thar discouragement whom
assured BY the American soldiers
that peaos 10 q long way on unless
GerAany 10 willing to admit she 10
beaten.
stories told by the prisoners nearly
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Senator Introduces Bill Prohibit
ing Liquor Sales temporarily.

Sale Of Intoxicating liquor within
i've miles Of coal mines for sixty
days after October next would be
prohibited under, a blu introduced
today by Senator Myers Of MnntAna
and referred to the judiciary COM
'nittse. <i@ rs.'7 = 80.
IN presenting the Measure the Mon
tAnA senator said hs hsl1evsd his bill.
II passsd. 1eulA aid greatly In over
oomips the thrsatened coal shortage
this wtatek ll.s
Senator Kellogg Of Minnesota called
his attention to the fsct thst the
President already has, authority un-
der q resolution receatly adopted by
Congress- to declare dry zones around
coal mines Senator Myers replied
that this mower was discreAonary
while his bin provides for absolute
pFohilition, ~. .-s +s.
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al LIES ADVANCE
sTIRs PEACE PLAN"
tcontinued from First Pass.,


lean IDEAL % war in his counsel y The
youag men going abroad to Join the
armies AghtiAg fer -frseAon. Mark
the, contrast between the counsel
given by the Germe1 smpAror and the
xRarioan President. Mr., WILSON said:
S s sss ia ssss au'
with you. The eyes OF all the wesld
will be upon you. because you are IN
same special sense the soldiers 81
FREEDOM. Let It be your pride. there
fots, to show all men. everywhere,
not only what good soldiers you are.
kespinG yourselves fit ana straight In
evetyt1fAg.a and pure and clean
thfeu4h and through. Let us set for
ourselves q standard so high that 1t
will be . glory to live up to II, and
then let us live up to 1t and add q new
laurel to tho crown of America: Ny
ahectipaats confidence goes with you
In every battle and in every test God
keep and guide you.'s
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war ana too little eoncsrnsl wAth The
s w. tsls MY . q. That +. children
Of tomorrow cad en3oy their lisss and
theif property With rome degree Of
World security.
friendliness to- the TimSa IN WsshinG-
ton. Mostly IL ID an atmosphere OF
deep regret and Z hkturxI desire to
knew mere Of the Fundamental 1deAa
that persuaded so Important an organ
e e L Hge ii, eRia,sn e fellow The policy
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all indicate a lack Of harmony be-
tween the Austrians and Germans
and reflect the lowered morale of the
versation show that they realize the
hopelessness Of success and their be-
lief that they are lighting for some
object which to them is apparently
not clear.
Individually the captured men are
in good condition. They are well
clothed, we'll fed and healthy.
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Strained Every Sinew.

One breads to think what might
have happened under these circum-
stances. Even as it was, the French
and the British had to strain literally
every sinew to break the German
offensive of March 81, whom on q
ninety kflometer (fifty four mile)
front 100000 men, the largest mass
of maneuver the world has ever seen,
flung itself against our lines. The
battle front during that gigantic
struggle was elongated by ninety
kilometers. The French during the
battle took over with fresh troops
100 kilometers (sixty miles) Of the
front. Would they have been able
TO do this If they had had twenty
or even ten divisions less? Il Is
doubtful. In other words, ~ nearly
as I can now Judge, 1t was tho far
sighted policy adopted by Gen. Petain
most liberal sense, saved the allies
In the spring of 1918.
At time when most Of Europe
was extremely dubious regarding the
American effort, Gen. Petain was con-
fdent He set himself firmly TO the
task OF bridging the gap between the
Russian detection and the realixa-
ton of the American aid. This policy
of temporization has hesn absolutely
justified by events, and the French
army which he has been able this
year 70 place at Gen. Foch's disposal
.ts undoubtedly one OF the most mag
nihcent lighting organizations that
.sver existed. not only In equipment.
but 41-sxpASaanca. 6art1g a06 ma1a1Ak
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MAJ. GEN. WHEATON DEAD.
Retired Officer Served Throughout
Civil War-Won Medal Of Honor.

CHICAGO, September 1s.-Mat. Gen.
Lloyd Wheaton. U. 8. A., retired. died
last night in hospital following an
operation. General Wheaton served
throughout the civil war and won the
Medal of Honor for bravery in action
in the Spanish-American conflict. He
was eighty years old and was retired
In 1902.
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What II Suggests.

.'Thess 10 no especial feeling sgaiRAt
the Eimss itself or these who may
have bsen Responsible for: the mis-
taken suggestion that 1t was time to
parley with the Hapsburgs or the
tude lest 1t may represent elements
in our public opinion. interested in
weighing discontentedly the drastic
orders OF the government for eurtail-
ment OF industry. heavy taxation and
the inevitable loaxes through the Sc
leotive draft. becoming too much in
terastsd in what is being lost in the
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Could Not Obtain Surprise.

To obtain q surprise was out Of the
question. In the first place these
Fronts were insufficient1y prepared for
an offensive. 1t would be impossible
to make the necessary preparations
without arousing the enemy's suspi-
cions. In the second place the French.
having neither gas shells nor light
tanks. would be obliged to undertake
. long hammering bombardment
which might last for days and would
certainly give the enemy time to mass
reserves at the threatened point,
Doubtless a certain amount of ground
would be gained without in any re-
epect influencing the future course of
the war. The battle would Inevitably
settle into a struggle like that of the
eomme. and before the beginning of
winter would probably have cost both
the French and Germans something
like 100000 or 100000 men. In short
the battle would have brought no de-
cisive results.
The present years campaign would
have opened with the Germans as
strong as ever, owing to their plenti-
full reserves, whereas the French
would have some twenty or thirty
divisions less.
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Fire. Of undetermined origin. but be-
lieved BIZ the owner to have been the
work Of German agents, damaged the
government munitions plant Of the VIII
at Knoxville, Tsnn.. Monday nightAbout
t1e, 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-18
unable TOSPARE
MENTOR WAR WORK
Nearly All D. c. Nun-Esseu.
..tial industries Appealed
to So Report.

Fully 30 per can't Of non-asssnttsl
business establishments ana industries
In Washington to which blanks re-
| Gently Wsrs ssnt by ths Units9 States
| employment service have stated IN
reply that they have no employees that
they feel they can spare for war work.
This estimate was made today BY an
ohicial of the local branch Of the en-
ployment service, 1910 Psnnsylvania
avenue, In connection with state
ment in which the government re-
minds the employers of the District
that they should remember the urgeRt
need for men to run the Industries
which are helping to VITA the war.
Extract From Statement.
! The statement of the employment
service reads in part:
'In the 'questionnaires' every local
| employer was asked by r. N, Kliae.
chairman of the local community
| board for the District Of Columbia.
TO state the number of men he could
spare from his force for transfer to
employers, apparently without reali-
cation OF the seriousness Of the sit
alton, have written in that they can
not possibly make any releases.
"As it is essential that the men
be found for war work at whatever
community board Is calling on all
washington employers to scFutini1e
their forces with the greatest care
before taking the stand that they can
Of no si. mse to R.. neaa
employers will greatly assist their
country If they will adapt the duties
of their workers. so that nine, or
even eight, employees can carry on
the work which is taking ten at
present.
Release Of One Man Counts.
1.-THE release Of even a single man
for war production will be of material
benefit at this time. 1t is felt by the
local community board that in many
instances a readjustment OF duties
will enable one or two men to be
spared, even when rough survey
would seem to indicate that the work
ing staff is at a bedrock minimum al
ready.
'In order that men released from
non-war employment may be quickly
placed in local war industries. it Is re-
quested that employers engaged d.
rectly or indirectly in war work and
who are in need of unskilled workers
communicate that fact Immediately to
the headquarters of the community
labor board, 1410 Pennsylvania ave-
nue."
Curtailment Of Supplies Possible.
At present the only way In which
the United States employment service
can induce nonessential establish
ments to release men for war work ts
by having tho War Industries Board
curtail shipment Of supplies to the
nonessential places. The employment
service has taken NO action along this
line, relying upon tho business man
to respond to patriotic appeal.
Under the eighteen-foTty.five draft
law. however, three men will be ap-
pointed. one by the Department Of La
Dor. one by the Department Of Agri-
culture and a third by the District
draft board, to cooperate with the
draft authorities in picking out men
whom the government believes should
be ordered to leave nonessential occu-
pations for war work.
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i The Siberian government at Omsk,
fortified town Of Asiatio Russia, has
declared war on Germany and has
ordered the mobilization OF the 1918
and 1919 classes.
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It pays to read the want columns OF
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are
filed through them.
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ALLIED OFFENSIVE
IN MACEDONIA MAY
ISOLATE TURKEY
Continued from First Psxe.)
homes and are fighting for the res
toration of their native land.

torHIIOn OF tn6lr NaC1Ve 1HnU.
Bulgarians in Trouble.
The Bulgarians already are having
trouble among themselves and with
Germany, Turkey and Austria. In
some quarters 1t Is believed that when
they see the fortunes Of war moving
against them they may desert their
allies and sue for separate peace. try
ing to save as much of their acquired
territory as they can.
The Bulgarians have killed many
thousands of Serbs and Rumanians,
but the forces of the entente are as
sured Of the ardent support of the
people who have survived the massa-
ores. Moreover, the Jugo-Slavs in
southern Austria are only waiting an
opportunity to join the allies and free
their homes from the yoke Of Austria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01
CHINA

| SOCTH-Rev and Mrs Jarvo,.
Jones and baby Lucille with Miss Ma
rion f. Jones, passed Monday in Wa
teryille
Mrs. Mabel Norton Of Milford
Mass, is visiting her cousin, Mrs,
II. ". Jones.
! Mrs. Nellie NJ. c. Jones. who has
been passing several days with her
sister. Mrs. David Gates. returned
on Sunday.
! MRS. K. {. Maxwell made q bus
mess trip TO Wateryille Thursday.
! n. W. Jones, who has passed n
week at his home here, returned IL
Providence Monday.
Mrs. Mabel Norton. Mrs. H. ".
Jones and son Francis were business
callers in Waterville SATURDAY.
! Norman Jones is driving a new All
tomobile
Everyone is invited to the Red
cross social at the hall May night
| The all-day Red Cross meeting MI,
be held on Thursday. May 9. at III
Library. Mrs. harrington and M
Fuller enter aiming. Sewing ,na
knitting will be the order Of the dav
| We hope to have some Of the F,rslx,nn
| Academy students to give us some
/ of the 1-minute talks of war topics mt
this meeting. All workers are well
come. A large number of workers
We're present at the last meeting.
| Thirty three pairs of socks sent in
to Augusta chapter at this time.
The village school has taken I'D the
Junior Red Cross work in earnest.
nearly every scholar being engaged In
knitting squares for an afghan.
These same pupils have about $40 in
vested in w. S. stamps
Mrs. H. F. Whitehouse Is slowly i'm
proving and her friends hope she whl
soon he out again,
Lindiey Morrill, Of Augusta died this
morning at the home Of his sister in
China. Nearly all Of his life he had
feen resident Of this town.
The interior Of G.. A. r. hall is be-
ing painted and its appearance is
much improved.
A rev ladies' from this village at
tended the Red Cross meeting held at
the nome Of Mrs. Joseph Quinnam Of
weeks Mills and had a very enjoya-
BILE time.
a good time and a goodly sum II
money from sale of boxes is report
ed from the box social held at Frs
kline Academy Friday evening.
lhere Will be Grange Red Cross
social with DR.. and Mrs. Leach as
honor guests at G. A. r. hall Wednes-
| day evening. May /. All interested in
Ked cross work are invited and all
come prepared to help in this good
work. socially and financitlly. Every
body come
WEsT-Mr. and Mrs. George Ira
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-01

Danville Junction Grange held it's
last all-day meeting Saturday. Bust
ness was transacted at the forenoon
session and dinner served by the fol-
lowing committee. Mrs. w. p. Nc
Kenney, Mrs. Joseph NORM, Mrs. Inez
Richardson, Mrs. Eta Thurston. The
afternoon session was opened with
an address of welcome by Miss Annie
Woodbury. Professor Sargent Of
Hebron, always a welcome speaker
at this Grange, held the closest ar
tention of his audience for nearly an
hour. as he gave his reasons why
Germany Cannot Win This War"
There were several selections by
the choir, composed Of Mrs. f. S.
Cobb Mrs. A. Y. Rawstron, s. A.
Woodbury. and A. NJ. Webb. with
James w. Hicks at the piano. A
reading Important Notice to Farm
ers Who Have Been Placed in Glass
was given; a piano solo by Dora
Colony and a paper on Books of the
War by Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks, were
enjoyed. The reading of an article
written by Past Lecturer Annie r.
Gray, The Farmers Place in the
World War" completed the program.