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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08

produce dealer
The government order prohibiting
The killing Of hens and pullcrs for
commercial purpJcs on and af,er
February II brought about an in
crease in egg receipts All over the
country aId particularly on tho Ncw
York produce exchange where, in
three days. egg dropped % cents on
the dozen.
The receipt at produce exchanges
and al the various local produce deal
ers were enormous. April is usually
the time when egg receipts are heav.
lest on the Nov York exchange. but
this year March I proved 10 be q day
when the egg receipts on that cx.
change topped tho mark above the
months OF April IN former years. 20.
Ing TO 31,SO4 cases.
Eggs In this locality hit the high
water mark on January 10 when they
sold fer 81 cents per dozen-over
ciniy only during the Civil war.
However, after the tenth day Of
January. 1918, eggs settled to a
steady decline, only once or twice ris.
ing for day or two. Early in Feb.
ruary eggs wclt to IS cents per doz.
en- in the local market then made a
jump to 30 cents on February ). after
which the decline kept steadily on
except for one time when they went
from II cents . dozen to - cents and
the next day back to At cents.
The following table shows the
since February s. recording every
fluctuation:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
Deeds Filed

David f. Ewing to j. w. II. Rockey,
% acres in Monroe, $1,000.
Frederick III. Cole to Clara b. Wad.
dell, city property, 81. .sN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Boston, April IA proposal TO
amend the canons of the Protestant
Episcopal church of this State to
give the women right Of franchise
OH the floor of the Diocesan conven-
ton, was voted down by the clerical
delegates AZ to e.. after a long and
heated discussion at the 133rd annual
convention here today. The propos-
al was also defeated last year.
The amendment to the canons was
offered by Rev. Frederick B. Allen
and was endorsed by many promin
ent clerical and lay delegates. Sup
porting the amendment from the
floor of tho convention. Dean f. S.
Rousmaniere said that the admis-
sion Of women as lay delegates would
give the annual convention a firmer
grasp Of the principles Of the church
and a clearer vision Of it's ideals.
Professor Joseph H. Beale Of the
Harvard University Law School also
favored the plan.
Speaking in opposition to the
Rev. John Y. Suter said
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PROPOSAL to Amend CanonS OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church
Giving Women Franchise Defeated

that the 9dmission Of women dele
gates would be the first step to the
entrance tf women into the Episco-
pal ministry. Ultimately, he declared
woman bishop would preside over
the convention. Other speakers ex-
pressed the opinion that the attend
ance of women delegates would dis
courage the attendance of men and
that in Il short time the women del
egates would outnumber the males.
The motion to consider the establish
ment of a woman advisory congress.
without legislative powers. was over
ruled.
The convention adopted resolu
ton providing that the support of the
board of religious education should
be made by the apportionment levied
on parishes rather than by voluntary
offerings.
In his annual address to the con-
vention the Right Rev. William Law
renee, bishop of the Massachusetts
Diocese. called on the church to
throw it's whole strength into win
ming the war~
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FEELING OF DISAPPOINTMENT
PARTICULARLY IN LARGE CITIES

Washington. April 17.-The Third
Liberty Loan campaign is two-fifths
over and less than one-third OF the
three billion dollars minimum has
been officially recorded as subscribed
: The total reported tonight to the
treasury, covering receipts by banks
up to the close of business last night.
was s952.923.25O. or s4S.O00,O0O short
of the billion dollar mark which had
been expected by tonight. This is
S123.317,150 more than was reported
last night.
Sales since the first days Of the
campaign. when they started with a
rush, frankly are not UP to expecta
tons" said the treasurS's daily re
view tonight There is feeling Gf
disappointment. particularly in the
large cities. The country districts are
doing better than they did during
previous campaigns. but the gains
that they are making are not of suf-
ficient size to offset the lack OF sales
in the larger communities"
Figures given out tonight showing
the following percentage standing of
the federal reserve districts:
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over 81 MILLIONS
Total Of N. E. in Liberty
Loan Campaign
Total Of 236 N. e. Cities and Towns
Over the Top, New Hampshire
Leading With 70, Closely Followed
BY Maine With 64-Thus Far 49,
SOS Have Purchased Bonds in N. e.

Boston, April 17-Liberty Loan sub
trict today reached a total of SOL ,06c, 600,
representing an overnight gain of s10.-
$4,000. The Boston total was SIS, $4,000
but from this, the general committee
announced, approximately $500 900 must
be subtracted as already credited by
transfer to other communities at the
request of citizens who bought bonds
through local banks.
The report by states was: Massachu-
sets. 1000; Connecticut, s13. 361 900 !;
Rhode Island. 1854, O0O: Maine, SOS 600 !;
New Hampshire, s3,665,0or; Vermont, g,
401, COO
The overnight count showed that
Massachusetts had led the other states
with IS, 105,000, or nearly 50 per cent OF
the days total
In addition to awarding 40 honor flags
to cities and towns whose citizens have
done more than was expected of them
III the matter Of subscribing for Liberty
bonds. the honor flag committee today
authorized l. towns to add blue stars
to their banners. Each star indicates
100 Per cent. over-subscription. Ashby
Mass, and Brentwood and Bennington
\. H. were given two stars each, and
Meredith and Marlboro, \. H., Milton,
VT, MattaWamkeag. Greenwood, Mon
hogan and Milbrdge, Me- Montville,
Ct, and Weston. Mass, one each.
The new honor flag towns are: New
salem, Whitley. Hubbardstou, Ashburn-
nam. Westminster, Gleasondale. Stowe,
Norfolk and Paxton, Mass. Ashland
Sheridan. Brooks, Monroe, Morrill,
Windsor. Northport, Searsmont, Swan
willie. Thorndike. Knox, Liberty. Stock
ton Springs, Unity, MontcilIe and Pros
pect, Maine; Chatham, Warner, Chester
Milford. West Moreland. Surry. Green
land, Durham. New Boston and New
London. \. H.: Middlebury, Newington
Cornwall and Bosecah, Ct. and YER
gennes, VT.
Reports have been received that e3e
New England cities and towns already
selling campaigns. New Hampshire
leads with a total Of 70 towns in this
list, but its place is being closely con-
tested by Maine with Ga.
Reports tabulated by the committee
today included the following totals:
Massachusetts: Lowell, s231s .0Co
Springfield. s72l.900; Worcester, s4,179, $50
New Hampshire: S4i3.6DQ.
Maine: Bangor. sSf,550.
More than 200 banks failed to report.
Thus far 1885 persons in New Eng
land have purchased bonds.
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Today's figures included the first
report from the Minneapolis district
which started its campaign Monday.
The Boston and San Francisco dis
tricts are running neck and neck to-
night in the honor flag competition,
Boston having awarded 236 flags and
San Francisco 235. In the Boston
district New Hampshire has won 70
flags, Maine g.. Vermont 40, and the
rest are scattered between .MasSa-
chusetts and Connecticut. Two hun
dred and five towns and 80 counties
have won flags in the San Francisco
districts.
The Toledo. Ohio. committee tcle-
graphed a challenge to any other city
Of it's size in the United States to
produce as many individual subscrib-
ers to the loan as it would obtain.
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LESS ESSENTIALS TEMPORARY LULI
Cessation of Infantry
COmbats French Front
Big Offensive Of Allies May Be
Postponed Until Strength Is Aug
rented BY Arrival Of More Amer
lean Forces.

With the French army in France,
While the cannons continue to roar
along the battle line, there has f5r
some days been virtual cessatiC u
of infantry combats. especially on the
French part of the front No one in the
allied camp, however. regards the Ger
man push as being terminated. 1t is
believed that the lull will prove tenn
porary and, despite their terrific loss.
cs ana the exhaustion of many III
their divisions, it is considered proc
able that the German staff is merely
pausinG to gather forces for anoth-
ther in the hope of eventually breai:-
ing.
AS far as ii has gone the German
offensive may be looked on us a fail
ure. The only result they can show
is the recapture Of large tract II
country they themselves devastated
where they may be compelled to dig
themselves in. They are engaged i'll
doing this in some parts of their new
front. The Germans may decide or he
allowed TO remain there until pll is iii
favor of the allies who are awailln-;
constant increase Of their strength
through the arrival of American coz
tingcnts. Announcement of the accci-
GRAFTON of their departure from the
other side of the Atlantic are rcccIN-
ed with enthusiasm by all the Other
allied armies in the field. They may.
il is pointed out. be called upon 10
play an important part in the final
phase of the struggle and no greater
mistake could be made than to al
low the belief to spread in America
that the battle now in progress IS
final
Every influential allied authority
expresses the opinion that America
should not only continue. but aug
ment her efforts both from a military
and industrial viewpoint, because il
is absolutely essential TO face all pos
sible eventualities.
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FOURTH CAMP
Will Open May Is To
Train Officers
Two Percent of the Enlisted Person.
mel Of Divisions and Detached
Units Of the Regular Army. Ma
tionaI Guard and National Army
Will Attend.

Washington. April 1.-THE Fourth
officers training camp Will open May
10 at various divisional camps and
environments, Secretary Baker an
nounced.
The secretary said that two per
cent of the enlisted personnel of the
divisions and detached units OF the
regular army, national guard and ma
tlonal army, excepting the coast ar
tillery and various staff corps will he
designed to attend schools This pro-
cedurc, he said. will operate through
regular array channels. In addition,
theer will be admitted all graduating
members Of senior divisions. reserve
officers training corps units, who
have completed the course pre-
scribcd for the reserve officers train
ing corps. and all members OF the ad-
vance course. senior divisions of the
soldiers who by May Il have com
plcted one year of the advanced
course and who have had three hum
dred hours of military instruction
since Jan. ]. 1917, under supervision
of an army officer.
In addition, number Of men who
have had a years military training
under army officers, at any time dur
institutions recognized by the war de-
partment will he admitted. All APP
plcations must be filed by May I.
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Washington Receives Confirmation

Washington. April 17.-Confirm 1
ton Of the appointment of Baron Bu
rian 10 be Austro- Hungarian foreign
minister in succession 10 Count Ger
min has been received at the state
department here from its own agen-
cies in Europe.
Burian has been regarded by Off
Gals here as more friendly 10 Amer
ica in the past than any of tho oth2r
statesmen of the Dual empire. 1t IS
realized, however. that his attitude
may have undergone a considerable
change since the entry of America
into the war and particularly in Wow
of the measure of success attending
the present great drive Of the Central
Powers in western Europe.
Officers recalled today that the
cCncillatory disposition of Burlan
was strongly displayed i'll CORES
pondence between the American state
department and the Austrian foreign
Once over the Ancona incident While
ne WAS foreign minister in 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Paris. April 11,-~Premier Clemen-
ceau and NJ. Pichon, the foreign min
lister will place before the commit
tees of foreign affairs. the army and
the navy. full information on the
Austrian Emperor's letters and the
declarations of Count Czernin. the
former Austro- Hungarian foreign
minister. These committees COM
prise Jas deputies, or more than a
Quarter of the chamber.
Alexandra Ribot. who was premier
when the incidents occurred, asked
NJ. Clemenceau to notify the COM
mittees that he was ready to COM
plete NJ. Clemenceau's explanations
If the committees SO desired.
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Full Text AuStria'S Letters to be
Placed before French Committees
England Knew All About Letters

All documents. reports and CONVEX
satiOn connected with Austria's ov-
crturcs viii be communicated to the
committee. Prince SiXtuS of Bour-
non communicated the original text
of the t,mperor's first letter to Pres
ident Poincarc but had an exact copy
made which he gave to N. Ribot for
the foreign affairs archieves.
NJ. Rihot communicated the letter
to the British prime minister, David
Lloyd George at FOlkstone, q few
days later. When the French, Ital-
ian and British cabinets met. st. Jean
Maurienne in Savoie. the eventuality
of Austria Hungary undertaking ne
gotlations for peace was discussed.
The Allies agreed upon what line of
conduct they should adopt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

themselves against the granite wall Of
the British defense. Official and semi
official dispatches have told of the
frightful losses on the attacking masses
Of troops by the British rifle and ma
chine gun fire.
On the southern flank Of the salient
there have been engagements of some
magnitude. especially east Of Robreq.
five miles northwest Of Bethune. where
the Germans We're caught by the Brit
ish artillery ire and scattered.
The line in front Of Arras has again
been the scene of fighting, but here the
British took the offensive and drove the
Germans out of British trenches which
had been carried by the enemy.
In the ricardy sector there have been
lively artillery engagements between
the Somme and Disc rivers. but only
patrol encounters are reported officially.
Further south only raiding operations
have been going on.
The Turks announce that they have
taken the city of Batum on the eastern
shore of the Black sea. They reported
strenuous fighting before the Russian
defenders of the city were driven out.
Baron Stephen Burian Rejecz has sue
ceeded Count Czernin as foreign minis
ter of Austria Hungary, coming back
70 the office he relinquished on Dec. %.
1916.
The Macedonian front has again be-
come active. Greek and British troops
have advanced and driven the Teutonic
Allies from seven towns along the Stru-
ma river, on the eastern end of the line.
French forces have also been active in
this theatre Of the war.
Continued on Page 5-Column d
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EAST MAINE CONFERENCE
OPENS AT DEXTER

Dexter. Me, April 1.-THE East
Maine Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church opened here today
with Bishop Edwin H, Hughes pre-
siding. The greater part of the open
ing session was devoted to the eA-
animation of candidates for adnis-
sion to the ministry. Tonight the
sermon was delivered by Rev. {. w.
Lowell of Franklin.
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Berlin Claims Occupation of Town
OF PaSSChendaele and other Places

Berlin, via London. April 17.-The
official statement issued by general
headquarters today reads
"On the blood stained battle fields
of last years Flanders battle. Gen.
Won Arnim's army occupied Pass
chendaele and advanced its lines near
Beclaere and Gheluvelt.
North of the Lys during the ear
ly morning hours troops under Gen
Siger stormed the village of WIT
schacte and drove the enemy from
the heights northeast and west Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
FRICHTFUL LOSSES OF GERMAN MASSED
TROOPS BY BRITISH RIFLE AND GUN FIRE

Out of the chaos Of the tremend-
Gus battle along the Lys river, south
and southwest of Ypres, the thunder
of which may be heard 40 or SO miles
away. there have come during the
past day reports which are more en-
couraging to the allied powers. The
British have not only held all the
ground which they were defending
on Tuesday. but have struck back
so powerfully that Meteren and part
of Wytschaete were retaken and held
for time. Only after heavy attacks
did the British retire again from the
villages.
The most disturbing news has been
report from Berlin that Poelca-
pelle and Langemarcke, north Of
Ypres, have been taken by the Ger
mans and the admission from Lon
don that the British have retired
from certain of their lines in the
Ypres salient. The retirement here
was expected for the advance Of the
Germans at Neuve Eglse and Bail.
ieui left the positions in front Of
Ypres open to a flank attack. II is
offic tally stated that the retirement
was orderly and it is probable that
it Will have more Of sentimental
than strategic effect. Just how far
the British have withdrawn is not
! known. It might be, however, that
the German claim of taking Poelca.
pelle and lansemarck is the result
Of the British retirement.
The battle, now in its ninth day. has
deepencd i'll intensity at several points
along the curved line There have been
reports that the Germans havetoccupied
the village OF ST. Eloi which lies less
than three miles south Of Ypres. but
these have not been confirmed. 1t was
also said that the Germans have taken
positions on the south slope of Mount
, KENNEL. which is about two and a half
miles north Of Wulverghem. This, also,
has NOT been confirmed on all the rest
Of the front, from Mcssines Ridge
southwcstward, the Germans have flung
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SANFORD STRIKERS
VOTE NOT TO RETURN

Sanford, Me, April 11.--When inform
ed today that the Goodall Worsted Co.
was willing to take back about 800 of
the 100 employees who struck three weeks
ago but would not have the six Off
GERS of the union included in the num-
ber the strikers voted not to return
unless taken as unit with their lead
ers. Travellers tickets were issued at
the close of the meeting 70 3i3 of the
workers More than 80 already have
left town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
ERIE CANAL
Taken Over By United
States Government
Also New York State Barge Canal
Systcr-FIect Of Barnes to Be
Relieve Freight Traffic.


' -''' ' a. i'''e''o' 'e''e'
y M.AI'' 'uieht ordered that the Erie
a,t New }ufE state barge canal system
.e lake. .,.,.,.,. ,h, r,ur~.,d ,d,,,,is.
new ~ '"' Sc NC
'' -..'' immediately and operated
may. au'or Tho direction oc q. a. Tom
1So9 Of Duluth. MIN. to relieve
-sIe1, tratic
VT ''S "''ahd waterway
'h'sr operation under the railroad ad-
|nnistraljou has been definitely decided
Epon af a result " tho extensive ;nves-
|p,,,o, ,,,3o ~. ,b.. .o..,.,..
hnd WATERWAYS 81 tbo ,.,,,ro,a .
.,.,,.. u.,.,
N'' ho"
W. inc director general is expected to
rider several other canal systems and
aaylgablc rivers. including Tho ,.bes..
eake & Ohio cana. the Warrior Divor
IN Alabama, ana several Atlantic coas.
waterways used actively hv tho vail
'osd administration IN rslieva ,r,mo ON
'he rail lines. Construction of harpes
within two or three months and their
intensive use in the late summer and
'aa Is planned Investigation now IL
"'ig made Of the practicabilitv of con-
'Ne barges which, it is said. can be
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10000 VIEW BODY
OF SEN. STONE

jefferson City. Mo. April 17.-Ten
thousand persons today viewed the
body of the late Senator William J.
Stone, which for several hours lay
in state in the rotunda of the cap
itol. The cortege left this city to-
night 70" Nevada, Mo. where burial
will TAX" place tomorrow afternoon
under Masonic auspices.
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BANGOR THIRD
MAINE CITY TO
EXCEED LOAN

Portland. Me. April 11.--Bangor today
became the third city in Maine TO ex-
coed ITS allotment of subscriptions for
he Third Liberty Loan bonds. The 9th
ers are Belfast and Augusta. Chairman
Parkhurst OF Penobscot county reported
- towns have equalled their alotments.
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HOLD AND STRIKE BACK
BRITISH RETAKE AND AGAIN
LOSE Z FRENCH VILLAGES

London. April 17.-After gaining
footing today In the villages of Meteren
and Wytschaete, the British were fore
ed to make a second retirement, accord
ing to Field Marshal Haig's report from
France tonight.
French troops, it is added. have now
reinforced the British lines. The text
of the statement reads
This morning intense bomba rdrhents
were opened by the enemy on practical
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ly the whole OF the Lys battle front
and from the Forest of Niephe to WITS
chaete were followed by infantry at
tacks. All these attacks have been
repulsed and considerable losses intiici-
ed on the enemy.
I'm counter attacks reported In the
morning communique our troops sue
ceeded in entering the villages of Met
eren and Wytschaete. hut in face of
continued hostile attacks were unable
to maintain their positions there
French troops are cooperating with
The British on this front"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

the village, in spite of vigorous coun-
ter measures, and repulsed a strong
counter attack. The enemy, who was
retreating to the southwest of Wul-
Nerghem. was pressed back across The
DouNe brook.
"Bailleul and the stubbornlv de-
iendod point of support. Cappelinde,
TO the north OF Bailleul and Meterne
We're captured. BY the use of strong
forces, the English, supported by
French. vainlE cndcavorcd to cap
,1re Meterne and lost territory on
both sides OF Merits Their attacks
broke down with tho heaviest losses"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

"The past "a hours have
been anything but a good
time for the enemy" says
Reuters correspondent at
British headquarters in a
dispatch to Ottawa. "Lu-
dendortf is doubtless tell
ing the Germans to look
at the map, The answer
is: Tell them to look at
their casualty lists"
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WAYNE OVER THE TOP
IN THIRD LOAN DRIVE

The chairman OF the Wayne LIB
ertE Loan committee. L. NJ. Norris,
reported on Wednesday that Wayne
had gone between 80 and 40 per cent.
over the quota of $4,000 in the Third
Liberty Loan drive.