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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
Wilfred Hackett Dead
Prominent Skowhegan Man

Skowhegan, Feb T. - Wilfred +.
Hackett passed away at the Somer-
set hospital at about o'clock Mon
day evening. after an illness Of about
week. Last Tuesday he suffered an
attack Of appendicitis and on Wednes-
day submitted to an operation. His
condition was found to be very seli-
Gus. but it was thought for a time that
he would recover.
Later however. peritonitiS was add
ed to the complications. MIR Hackett
was associated with Frank :. Parsons
in the management OF the Island
Foundry and Garage. and was ptomi-
nently identified with the business life
and interests OF the entire commun-
ity.
He was a member Of the Skowhe-
gan Board Of Trade and tho Masonic
fraternity in various branches, includ-
ing the Blue Lodge Chapter Council.
De Molay Commanderv. He was the
son of the late Allen Hackett. former
wealthy Pittsfeld citizen. Beside a
widow he is survived by several
brothers and sisters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
Washineton's Lone leper

John Early, the District of WASH
ington's lonely leper. is in better con-
dition and physical health than he has
been for many months, according to
John Lloyd, keeper of the leper's camp
AT Twenty first and c streets north
east, Washington. His health has con-
! tjnuously improved since his return
from Seattle, Wash, where he went on
Il visit t. friends a few months ago.
Formerly Early used to go to bed in
october, and did not leave it until the
approach Of spring owing to his weak
condition. but he has gained in strength
TO such an extent as to permit him to
be up and about like the rest Of the
people.
Christmas morning found him Up
bright and early walking in brisk
fashion around the grounds num-
Der of Christmas presents from friends
IN Washington and North Carolina
were received by the leper, and he en-
Juyed his Christmas dinner with a
good and strong appetite. Early has
become convert to the Catholic faith
recently, and is paying devout atten-
ton to his religious duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
REDUCTION IMPORTS
B e j n g Considered to
Make Available Ships
for Troop Transporter
ton

Washington, Feb. "A 80 per cent.
reduction in the volume of imports is
one OF the measures under conSidera-
ton by the administration to make
available ships for transporting troops
to France.
overseas transportation is recogniZ-
ed as the real problem facing the gov
eminent in its effort to put on the fir
ing line big fighting force and keep
it in supplies. Estimates of the amount
Of tonnage necessary to keep an army
supplied vary all the way from four 10
seven tons in continuous service for
each man enga ged. The United States
now has in all services about 4,00O,ot0
tons Of shipping, of which probably
one-fourth is engaged in bringing in
material heretofore regarded as essen
tial to the national industrial life.
If negotiations now underway with
neutral countries are concluded sue
ceSSfully a large amount of neutral
tonnage will be used to supplement;
American ships engaged in the non
, hazardous trades. Ii is regarded as en-
tirely likely that the entire 100000 tons
| of American ships engaged Will be pu'
into the trans Atlantic service, leaving
| the neutral ships to supply insofar as
possible the gap made. The general
opinion is that about 50 per cent. OF
the shortage will not he supplied.
In addition to its efforts to- obtain
neutral tonnage the government eN-
poets soon to take over all American
t, sailing ships and a large number Of
French sailing ships, all Of which will
| be put into the non hazardous trades.
This move will add some tonnage to
that available for bringing III essen
| tial imports, such as nitrates and man
ganese from Chile and Brazil.
! Officials who are working out de-
! tails of the transportation of troops
have not disclosed to what extent the
! Allies are ready to assist with loan
of tonnage, but many American sol
diers will go abroad in allied vessels.
I This was arranged for in the inter
allied conference at Paris and was an
| nounced on the return to the United
! States of Col. Edward NJ. House.
! Supplies for the Allies and for the
t American army abroad still are piling
up faster than they can be transport
| ed. and it is estimated that more than
I nllllOn lpllS VI tti 50 'lo .'""i'ihS
/ shinment along the Atlantic seaboard.
I Even had the country's production of
| material come up to expectations and
had the railroads been able TO trans
| port it. no more goods officials say,
could have been carried across the
seas.
The Shipping Board, realizing the
\ situation, is rebuilding it's efforts to
speed up the building of ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
HONOR DEAD CHAMPION
Hundreds Pass Sulli-
vans Bier - Funeral
to Be at St. Paul's
Roosevelt Unable to
Be Present

Boston, Feb. Am almost unbrok-
en- line of men, women and children
today and tonight passed before the
bier of John l.. Sullivan, the last OF
the old guard Of heavyweight pugil-
lists. In full dress, the body Of the dead
champion lay in the darkened parloI
at the home of his sister Mrs. Annie
E. Lennon in the RoXbury district
while relatives, friends and admirers
Of the old gladiator called to gaze
for the last time on his features.
Meanwhile final arrangements were
made for the funeral, which will be
held from st. Paurs church, Roxbury
Wednesday morning. Regret was ex-
pressed at the Lennon home tonight
when word was received from Col
Theodore Roosevelt that he would be
unable to attend the funeral because
of speaking engagement in Spring
field Wednesday noon, Rev. Peter {
Quinn will officiate at the funeral ser
vices Hundreds Of men prominent il
the sporting world. representatives OF
temperance societies and others from
far and wide. sent word that they
would be present at the funeral.
1t was hoped that Rev. William A
that John l.. won his greatest battle
when he gave booze the knockout
would attend the funeral. Jake" Kill
rain. the pugilist. who battle z
rounds with Sullivan in the old days
is also expected to be here.
Plans for memorial for the dea'
champion We're being considered today
but no decision as to its nature was
reached. Arthur W. Covert OF New Yorl
came here today with a view of having
the body of Sullivan lie in state at Mad
ison Square Garden or Carnegie hail
but this was opposed by Sullivan's sister
as well as by c. w. Rowley, attorney
and confidential adviser of Sullivan, WIN
has charge of the funeral arrangements
Friends Of the dead pugilist Suggested
that memorial services should be held II
this city, either at Faneuil Hall and If
Mechanics building.
Mace Finnerty, one of Sullivan's OIL
cronies, told at the Lennon home TO-DAY
how John L. prepared for the 72-rount
bout with kilrain at Richburg. Miss
Finncrty said that sullivan had been IL
for several weeks with typhoid feve'
when he received the challenge. Tn
daunted by his condition, the "Bostot
Strong Boy" hobbling on crutches, wen
to Canada to sign the agreement for tht
/! bout. Later, on reaching his training
quarters, Sullivan was able to get abou
with a cane. Finally his legs becam,
stronger, but he was not in prime con-
diton when he entered the ring at Rich
burg. Nevertheless he went - rounds
and was acclaimed the victor.
Contrary to popular impression, Sulli
van did not leave much of an estate. His
friends said today that he owned only
his farm at Abingdon and a few securi
ties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
BELL:ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. Onepackage
provesit. Csc at all druggists.
KIDNEY TROUBLE NOT
EASILY RECOGNIZED
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

An examining physician for one of
The prominent Life Insurance Com
rani"S. III an interview of the subject
r'adc ia" astonishing statement that
IN" reason why so many applicants
fur insurance are rejected is because
kidney trouble il so common To the
american people. and the large ma
jnrity "f these whose applications are
declined do not even suspect that they
have the disease.
ludcing from reports from druggists
IS no are constantly in direct touch
with this public. there is one prepare
ton that has been very successful in
overcoming these conditions. The mild
md healing influence of DR. Kilmer's
swamp Il BOT is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its remarka BILE
record Of success.
We find that swamp Root is strictly
IN herbal compound and We would ad-
wise our readers who feel in need of
such a remedy TO give il a trial. 1t is
ON sale at all drug stores in bottles of
TWO sizes. medium and large.
However. II you wish first 10 test
this great preparation send ten cents
T. DR.. kilmer Il Co. Binghamton. n.
y for a sample bottle. When writing
he sure and mention the Augusta
Daily kennebec Journal-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
BITTER PROTEST
Against Selective Draft
By American Bolshe-
Wiki

New York. Feb. 4.-The Russian am
bassador to the United States and the
consuls now representing that ooun-
try here. characterized as ''holdovers
from the kerensky regime, will not be
recognized by the Russian Colonial
Congress, now in session here for the
first time. and the delegates to the
council will have no dealings with
them. This action was decided upon
tonight.
Another resolution, adopted almost
unanimously declared that when the
United States recognizes the BolsheN-
Xxi government the Colonial Congress
will ask the Russian government TO
turn over to the executive council of
the Congress elected today with sew
en- anarchists among the 10 members
all the money and property of the en-
bassy and consulates.
These funds would be divided among
the societies. or local councils as they
are organized in the United States
The Congress also filed bitter pro-
test against the selective service law
demanding the release from the army
of Russians who hold only their first
citizenship papers. Release of Rus
SLAMS arrested for failngs to register
is another of the demands. The exec
utive council was empowered to en-
pioy counsel in behalf of these prison
erS.
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WILLING TO DIE
Continued from Pace One)

to come into court. but that NJ. Call
laux would be brought before the
court from his cell in Sante prison.
whenever he was wanted.
The third defendant Philippe Ca
valinie. was absent, owing to the TACT
that he is under arrest in Italy.
Charge Communication with Enemy
The indictment charges Bolo Pasha with
having maintained communication with
the enemy in Switzerland in 1915 and in
Paris the same year, when he received
German money from Cavailinie to further
the pacifist movement in the United
States; in 1916 with having received
through Adolph Pavenstedt. once head OF
New York banking house and the
Deutsche Bank. German money 70 in
fuence the French newspapers. and with
advancing money to the director of the
Paris Journal
Broad smiles passed over the faces Of
those in the courtroom when pavenstedt.
the former khedit Of Egypt. Abbas Hi
mi and the latters minister. Youssuf
Saddik Pasha, We're called as witnesses
! and their absence from the courtroom
was formally noted.
Bolo's counsel in demanding tho adj
iournment said that many witnesses for
the defendant, as well as some of his ac-
cuserS. We're in allied or neutral count
tries. but their presence was possible by
extradition or otherwise.
The state replied 10 the demand by say
ing that kilograms had been addressed,
&c each Of the witnesses. but that none
Of them had answered. The state counsel
added that pavenstedt the former khc-
off, and Youssuf Saddik Pasha could APP
pear in the role Of accuscrs, which would
be unnecessary as the state was in pos
session of sufficient evidence.
Boo took the stand and detailed hi.;
activities in Switzerland Il am the mas
ter OF money. not its slave" he asserted.
He also said:
81 am no traitor. I have asked to b.
judged and ! am willing to die. but not
as a traitor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
Progress in Dry FARMING.

Twenty-four field stations on the Great
Plains are contributing valuable informa-
ton TO dry-land farming problems. Five
Of these stations this year completed a
continuous record OF 10 or more years Of
farm experiments and II others had con-
tinuous records of five or more years.
Mere than 1000 permanent plats devote !
10 crop rotations and studies of cultural
methods are now furnishing records
every year. Records Of such extent and
continuity furnish better evidence con
corning many fundamental agricultural
problems than has ever before been
available and enables the United States
Department of Agriculture to advise
with increasing assurance on the cues
lions OF adaptation of crops. the response
OF crops to cultural methods. and the
agricultural value and possibilities Of
each section represented by the Stations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
REGISTRATION
Of Tn -naturalized Ger
mans Has Begun

Washington, Feb. 4-Thousands of
unnaturalized Germans living in the
United States registered today with
police of cities or postnasterS of small
er communities under the rules of the
department of justice providing for
q complete census OF German alien en-
emies.
The registration will continue all
the week. and about 100000 are eX-
pected to enroll, giving information
concerning their nativity, occupation
and relationships, which will facili-
tate their surveillance by government
agents.
Neither subjects of Austria Hungary
nor German women We're required to reg
iSter. but many of both classes who did
not understand the regula tons appeared
at police stations or postoffices. accord
irg TO advices to the department of Jus
tice.
Later census of German women MAJ
be taken. as bill to include women in
the definition Of alien enemies was intro
duced today in the House by Chairman
Webb OF the Judiciary committee. on rec
concentration of the department OF ius-
tlce. If the bill is passed, women will be
subject to internment or other restra ints
now imposed on dangerous enemy aliens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
THE French also were buey raiding

THE French also were busy raiding
the enemy.
"Profiting by the favorable atmospheric
conditions which prevailed. air raids on 8
large scale were undertaken. The Ital-
ians succeeded in capturing the hostile
strongholds Of the important peaks Of
the Col Del Rosso and the Mont Di Val
Bella, WHICH resulted in an appreciate
advance of the Italian line in this area,
the capture OF 100 officers. 300 men and
a large quantity of munitions. By this
very fortunate operation the Italians
were able to regain the important ground
lost in this area in December and their
hold on their position is rendered more
secure
Along the Balkan front a renewed ac-
tivity is recorded.
I'm Palestine the British are pushing
slowly but steadily forward"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
FRANCO AMERICAN
SOCIETIES MEET

l'itchburg. Mass. Feb. i.-pelegates
representing more than 5000 members OF
Franco-American fraternal societies in
New England met here today and organ
;zed the Catholic Federation Of Franco
American Societies OF New England. The
object of the new organization is to pro-
mote fraternalism among the French
Catholic societies of this section of the
country. Dr. A. A. +. Brien of Manches-
ter. \. H.. was elected president: J. W.
Matthew of Woonsocket, r. l., secretary.
and DR.. j. H. Boucher Of Pawtucket. Il.
l.. treasurer.
The first act Of the new fedora ton was
to appropriate fund OF $1,000 to he used
for scholarship at the Assumption
College. Worcester Plans We're made TO
increase the fund to $50U.S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
Grape Insect Controlled.

r-arge-scele spraying experiments
against the grape-berry moth, In pro-
gress In northern Ohio vineyards in CO.
operation with the Ohio Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station. have confirmed earlier
results obtained at North East, Pa, &C.
cording to the annual report of the Blu
reau OF Entomology. United States De-
partmcnt OF Agriculture. The conclusion
from the experiments is that the pes,
can be controlled By two thorough app,i-
cations Of arsenate Of lead preferably in
Bordeaux mixture) made by the "trsile.
n,ethod." the first Immediately after the
falling o the blossoms and the second two
weeks LITER. This is held to be an i'm
ports:at Improvement over schedules Yp-
earring late spraying. w!.ica usually re-
salt ia diseoiorcd fruit at picking time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
Review of Week

REVIEW OF week
Reviewing conditions for the week
ending February ,, Secretary Baker
says:
american troops which have now
completed their training. are occupying
a portion OF the actual battlefront. The
operations in which our troops have
SO far been engaged, were OF a minor
chara cter.
ON January 50 the Germans at
tempted strongly pushed raid
against our line for purposes of iden-
tification. Under cover OF heavy
mist the enemy was able to reach oui
advanced positions. A short brush
ensued and the raiders We're compelled
10 withdraw in haste after. infiictine
slight casualties.
Two days later the enemy appar-
entity attempted another reconnoiter-
isg thrust, but was dispersed before
any Roadway could be made.
oar patrols have been active in No
Mans Land and our scouts have made
themselves familiar with the details
of the hostile positions opposite them.
place in France. The inter-ailied supreme
war council met at Versailles attendel
By General Bliss. chief Of staff OF the ar
my, and General Pershing. as we'll as the
representatives OF France. Great Britain
and Italy. Complete and close co-opera-
ton between the Allies and ourselves ana
n harmonious unders landing between the
supreme commands of all the forces en-
gagged promises to show positive results
Unity Of purpose on all fronts will thus
he attained.
During the past seven-day period tho
world has been flooded with the news
OF very serious internal unrest in Ger
many Widespread strikes among mu-
nitions workers are reported While dis
satisfaction is no doubt rife in Germany
and strikes of increasing seriousness
have occurred, we must not allow any re-
ported disturbance within the German
empire to affect the effectiveness or
speed OF our own preparedness.
During the week hostile concentrations
in the west continued. In certain quar-
tiers the reports spread by the enemy.
that he holds a preponderous numerical
superiority In the west. have gained some
credence While positive proof has been
received that the enemy has removed
troops from the eastern theatre and IS
stripping other fronts for the conlini,
struggle in the west, nevertheless the A.
lies are believed stll to hold a very APP
preciahie numerical superiority both in
men and guns.
"fn the British theatre numerous raids
took place. Hostile artillery kept up 4
heavy ERE through the week in the Ypres
and Cambria regions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05
CANADA ADOPTS
CLOSING ORDER

Ottawa. Ont. Feb. An Order-in-
Council was passed i'll the cabinet TO-
night upon recommendation Of G. \.
Magrath, Dominion fuel controller,
suspendinS the operation of manufac-
turing plants on Feb. 9, 10 and II, as a
conservation measure. The order in
includes ali munitions plants. 1t does
not apply to western Canada or to the
maritime provinces.
The order follows closely the lines
Of the American fve-day closing order
and grants virtually the same eXemp-
tons
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SENATE DEBATES
Continued from Page One)

au usurpation OF executive power and
unconstitutional. If he were Presi-
dent, he added. ana it were passed,
%, would veto IT, and if it passed again
would refuse to obey it on the grounds
81 being in conflict with the Constitu-
ton.
/ do not think we can gain much
bN challenging the motives of the SEN
ators who propose this legislation or
those opposed to it, Senator Reed Of
Missouri. Democrat. following Senator
Williams. 1T is getting to be too much
"f a habit Of men to Clinch their ar
eument or lack of argument by infer
ing that their opponents are friends
If tho Kaiser
Although opposed 10 Senator Hitch
cocks position. Senator Reed said he
knew the motives of both the Nebras-
VA senator and Senator Chamberlain
were uniinpeachablc What the inves-
legations mad disclosed the Missouri
senator Said. could not oe termed fly
*pecks' or "A slight defect in the heel
II the perfect statue
II 1000 men in the cold winter
leave their homes and are not furnish
~ with sufficient clothing, that is not
a Is speck. he continued. IF soldiers
are permitted to die in hospital be-
'ause Of want Of proper medical at
tcntion. IL their bodies are allowed to
lie on the floor. that is not spec1.
u ships have not been bunkered with
ual and coal is available. that is not
Speck. That is Of vital importance
~ carry ing on the war and those re-
-ponsible for laundering have shown
themselves capable of laundering and
well il might be questioned whether
they should be trusted further
Senator Reed contended that the
War Cabinet hill was unconstitutional
because il infrngcd directly on the
Presidents powers as commander in
chief
Senator Knox. Republican. called his
attention 10 the initial provision of
n" Till that the War Cabinet should
oTercis" It's duties through" the Pres
dent ana only those powers conferred
upon it,"
~ don't believe the proponents of
the hill contemplated the construction
lJaced Upon it 10y the senator from
Missouri" said senator Knox, decIar-
'ng himself IN favor of limiting a
Mar Cabinets power by making it
-ubiect To the Presidents supervision.
The discussion closed with Senator
itccd's address
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Lewis Eests TiIlman

Philadelphia Feb 4.-Ted Lewis,
welterweignt champion Of the world
lad the better Of a round fight here
tonight with Johnny Tillman Of Min
neapois. Tillman put up game fight
but the champion was too clever for
him and had the advantage in nearly
every round.
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WORCESTER TROLLEY
CARS ARE BLOCKED

Worcester Mass, Feb. 1.-THE high
wind today and tonight. following yester-
days light snowfall, paralyzed traffic on
all suburban trolley lines. Not Il car
line leading out of Worcester was work
ing tonight and drifts from four to u
feet deep were reported.
Cars are stalled on many lines and in
most instances ii was said passengers
would have to remain all night in the
cars with the thermometer ranging from
FIVE below zero in Worcester to 81 below
in some Of the country towns.
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Morris Disqualified

Buffalo. \. Y. Feb. Carl Morris
cf Oklahoma was disqualified in the
sixth round Of a 10-round match with
Jack Dempsey of Utah here today. af
ter being repeatedly cautioned for hit
ting low. Dempsey had the best of the
fight ALI che way and had his opponent
-gkoggy when the referee STONED the
Aout~ @IerFas eweighed pc: Dempsev
- S.Esygf -Essoa
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Gibbons Gets Decision

Pittsburg, Pa. Feb. 4.-Tommy Glib
bons Of ST. Paul won the decision here
tonight oycr George Chip of Newcas-
tie. Pa, in q 10-round bout. Gibbons
took six Of the rounds on points. Chip
was AWARDED two. and two were even.
The st. Paul fighter out fought Chip
in all divisions of the match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-05

The whistle connected with the fire
alarm system at Wcstbrook became
chilled during thu night Sunday.
making the system noiseless and use
loss. butns the thaWin2 out process;
"n Monday. thu v histle whistled as it
mad never Whistlcd before and the peo-
~" were greatly alarmed For a time
u looked ~ though the only way to
stop thc whistle was to freeze il up
again. hut results were finally obtained
through other methods and now the
INC alntm sNAtoM is q. X