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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
Situation Extremely Grave

The situation in Siberia is considered
extremely grave, owing to the inabil-
i'] ut the Cossack general. Scmenoff
head of tho anti-HoIshcvih movement
IN that vast territory. to secure allied
support, for which he has appealed to
the japanese.
Cen Semenof's movement Is now Of
triallS recognized. ANA ;. general com
mittee has been formed AZ Hardin
which will act as genera, staff, di-
Nlded into three departments -finan-
cial, military and administrative The
Russian consul, VI. Popoff. has been
appointed chairman Of the committee
Two thousand Germans have been
armed and are drilling at Irkutsk, cap
ital of the government Of Irkutsk in
eastern Siberia and. according {" an
official report received from a foreign
consul, the Germans are making all
preparations to bring much larger for
ces there.
For some time the Bolsnerik ele-
mentS have been operating ~ various
points in eastern Siberia and even
in Nanchuria. In December il was re-
ported that Japanese had landed az
Nladivostok. where large quantities of
stores for the Russians had congeStcd
and where the Bolsheviki were said TO
be gathering preparatory 10 an attack
with the object Of securing these sup
plies, The japanese minister Of for
eign affairs. however denied that Ja-
pan was mobilizing or landing troops
in Siberia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
Text Of Resolution

The resolution. which is an amendment
to the loyalty resolution Of the Republi-
car caucus, follows:
The people Of The state Of Wisconsin
always nave stood and always will stand
scrarely behind the present war TO a sue.
cessful end We condemn Senator Rob
err NJ. La Toilette and all others who
nave failed to see the righteousness Of
our nations cause and have failed 10 sup
port our government in matters vital to
thc winning Of the war. And we de
nounce any attitude or utterance OF
theirs which has tended to incte sedI-
ton among the people of our country AMI
To injure Wisconsin's fair name before
the free peoples Of earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26

Washington. Feb. .5.-The little fell
low" among railroad employees was rep
resented today before the Railroad
Wage Commission. which was asked
not to forget thousands Of workers.
brganized and unorganizcd, who con-
tribute materially to the operation OF
trains but are little known to the pub
lie
Employees Of the Pullman GO, were
given official inclusion among railroad
men under government jurisdiction
when Secretary Lane, chairman OF the
commission told one of their number
that he might proceed with ms repre-
sensations on the theory that the Put
man co. is common carrier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26

Struck on Rocks in Blizzard
Sunday Morn g-Rescue
Most Heroically and Gallant
" Performed
:, Iohrs. \ T. Feb. 25.-Boat crews
,ron 'he Newfoundland steamer Pros
na,o bra ing tho breakers which are
tatteIin. 10 pieces tho wreck of the
Rcd Cross Liner Florizei on the lodges
north q cape Race. today took off Il
survivors all that were left alive OF
The Sims company nf 1876. The dealt,
ust today stood at g. Of the rescued
~ arc passengers.
But Two Women Saved
onl> two " me u women on board
and uoae of the four children were say
~ car; William J Martin of the Flo
lzel and Mai Michael Sullivan Of
me Newfoundland Forestry Rattalio,f
VITO vas on his way TO rejoin his com.
mand ir Scotland. were among those
escued Ralph Burnham. one of the
six cadr.> ~ the ROYAL Flying Corps
on ,h' 'os' steamer, wa included
smorg the survivors,
Great Callantry Shown
Tie rescue vas performed with great
cailan',v. Tho Florizel was ,mpalad on
q rock surrounded by submerged
sdgsS and lay three shin lengths or
y fee from the shore Between her
hsf-suhmerged hull and the cliffs
rt.7h int from tn" water edge to Il
tssh' Of 3n0 or 400 feet with no beach
70 sreak ~ At high tide. the water is
vnl'- win. an unhroken swirl of break
ers mixing II Impossible 70 send out q
ta5oa- \ detachment of nava, gun
"es f-ou this city mana ged to shoot
.re aboard tho steamer last nigh,
un' .ic,e OF board were powerless -.
aaka Z fast as the fore part Of the
s'eamr, va~ continually buffeted by
fa fllo me. no aftermath Of the
,'.t41
Hutd,5 ~ Forccastie and Rigging
f's"a 'in into which the
n.tt.a.s >r., ~ 'hcIr way. and n
.--n& lt - survivors huddled
Continued on Page 2-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
THE WEATHER
RAIN

Forecast: Rain Tuesday. colder in
Vermont; Wednesday fair and colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
Also Knew that Attorney Cotton Would Be
Named to Assume Charge of Packing and
Livestock Department of o d Adminstra-
tion-Heney Contends Packers Violated Re-
Selling Rules

Chicago. Feb. o5.-Heads Of the
packing industry had inside" inform
alton that Joseph +. Cotton. a New
York attorney. would be appointed to
assume charge Of the packing and live
stock department of the federal food
administration and several of them
saw him before his appointment was
announced. This was revealed in pri-
yate letter which Francis J. Heney,
special counsel of the Federal Trade
Commission, read today in the govern
ments investigation of the packing in
dustry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
Gallery Play"

4 letter in which Louis +. Swift re-
ferrcd to swift X Cos. public an
nouncemcnt in favor of the govern
ment setting maximum food prices as
ga llery play" was also read by Mr..
HcnCy.
Mr. Hen"y read several letters from
\. ID. White, advertising manager for
Swift u Co. dealing with British reg
ulations to curb speculation and profit
eering.
Il am going to show" said Mr..
Heney, that the rule against re selling
has been violated during the war by
some of the big packers, by re-selling
even to their own departments and US
ing names different from those usual
~ named. contrary to the rules issued
by the food administrator
Counsel for the commission also read
into the records collection OF private
letters to and from packers, which
were seized in the raid on the CORE
spondence files of the packers directed
by Mr.. Heney. which he said proved
that the packers knew of the appoint
Continued on Page 2-CoI ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
McCUMBER SEES SPREAD OF
B0LSAEv|kI MOVEMENT HERE
North Dakota Senator Denounces Profteering
by Labor Slackers and Supply Contractors
Reference to Labor Brings Forth Reply from
Hollis Gallinger Attacks Government Waste
" for a thousand wears wea,

Russian patriot for thousand years wear
branded on his cheek the blush of shame.
with this specter of national impotency
and disgrace before you. and enlightened by
The Appealing conditions in our shipyards is
it not about time we were turning our at
tcntion to the Bolshevik doctrine of those
in our own country, who parslyzing the
arms of the government and imperllins the
lives OF Que soldiers in France?
So 100, we have seen the effect OF this
Bolsheyik sentiment, always more regard
less of justice regardless OF patriotic duty,
in the shameful delay in ship construction
on which the very life Of great world prin-
cipe depends and are told that all mu-
milton plants every line of industry upon
which the life Of the government depends.
will soon be reduced to the same condition
Of impotcncy the shiphuildng program.
The time has arrived for the American
people to accept this challenge While the
|, Bolsheyik cancer which is sappins our
strength and jeopa rdzng our safety. is not
confined to any one class, it nevertheless
manifests itself in its most malignant form
in supply prohteering and in labor proitecr-
ing in shipyards
In supply profteerinG, Senator McCom-
Der said he would name only one ship
yard-tiog Island. The foundation of that
yard, he said. was laid on graft and the
cost OF construction would be three or four
times The governments original estimate"
This single hold-up of the government
will probably cost not lss than $50, GOO. 900
Like conditions prevail" he continued,
throughout the country wherever speeding
tracts Of the most arocious character, al
way against tho government. have been 0.
KID by government officials. The govern
ment pays every dollar OF expense for raw
materials and ycr pay; individuals normous
profits. Men who never saw a shipyard men
who had no capital. have given contracts to
others. retaining big commissions Banks
have charged immense bonuses for securing
contracts for their customers and all this
within The knowledge of or easily obtaina.
BILE by government officials.
Shipyard Labor Stacking
Despite the fact that the nation needs
ships az never before in order TO trans
port troops and supplies abroad. and
Notwithstanding tho patriotic fervor
of Mr. GomperS' labor in our shipyards
Ifs Stacking in II most shameful and
disgraceful manner according to the
senator. He continued. Just how long
the American people will submit TO be
ing robbed. first by the material men,
then by the laborer. and then to having
both robberies encouraged and ac
uuiesced in by ,the government, the
Lord only knows
IF the country is being robbed. it is
the fault Of the officials in charge and
not because of lack of power to prevent
it.
The death Of every soldier by reason
of this delay is chargeable not alone to
Continued on Page 2-Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
Passengers
II of Crew
Taken off
Death List of Florizel
Wreck Off Cape Race
Now Stands at 90
COMPLETE LIST
OF SURVIVORS

We're Taken off by Rescue Ships
After Terrible Suffering from
Cold and Expo sure-Ship
Struck on Rocks in Blizzard
Sunday MOrnin g-Rescue
Most Heroically and Gallant
II Performed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
Defense of Tipping

Tipping which Pullman poItti0 -
Gently testified was relied on 70 sup
nlemeut their small salaries was de-
fonded today by l.. :. Hunger1ord. gem
cral manager of the Pullman 60
IF norters were put on straight
salary. do YOU think tipping "ou'u
con,in,co" asked Secretary Lane.
..you must take into consideration
tho, thinning is a very general practlce'
~. Hun.erford replied. u think me
ra,.t.,. fceIs that he earns the tip and
tbat thn passenger feels the same WY.
believe the porters are fniiy eh''''e'
to the tips,
Nr Hungerford said few dining cars
nov are operated by the Pullman ~
al Of them belonging to the ralii' au'
On which they are run. r
: roylor. comptroller OF the 'uh-
man co. told the commission tHat we
co,nnan>'s waiting list had not peei' q,
tac+ed by the scarcity Of iapor. IT.
nh conductors salaries range from
e-o.o sloo , month. with 10 per cent
,.,, c,cb year. Il months salary 'oF
.,. ,.i,ho,,t dcmerits and certain
bonnsc4 after Is years OIL se'N ~
cr. receive from $50 TO SOY tes 90
o.bile those on troop trains ~ -
monthly. ,o,, r.
,,,1,n ro,.inrton wanted to know II
+,1 higher pay Of troop train pore
,,.,. uiycn because Of the lesser tipping
ability Of soldiers.
H. s,,nnose If is figured somewhat ?"
t,,a basis that added compensation -
.i.. Mr. Hungerfor1 replied with e.,
emile. The troop train rorterS a'S' y" ~
larger responsibility, for they "'' q ''''-
durtor-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
, IN, Hours Of Pullman Conductors

+. Ehoades. a Pullman conductor
G. III the conductors have TO work ION
hours are not allowed 10 sleep WINE on
amy. undergo heavy expenses on the rPah
/, addition TO maintaining their fanlileS'
and that his salary after six months ser
,.ic, was sss a month.
George t. Mann and T. II. Mcnamara
,,r.-ed increased pay for the clerks OF the
Boston & Maine.
j Il. T. Austin. speaking Tor the order
o. photographers. Dispatchers' Agents and
SiEralmen. suggested 20 per cent. increase
fo~ towermen drawing less than so 4
NORTH, 30 per cent. for those receiving be
tween SIS and 800, and - per cent for
those above $40.
f. Padgett. general chairman of the
Co,ored Association Of Railroad En-
i1lcy es. urged that the pay Of Negro en-
ployes should be equalized with that Of
white men when the work performed was
the same He charged that many Ne
groes were classified as train porters
when they should be known as passenger
his.llemen because The railroads thought
tn public would lip a porter when they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
TO TAKE ACTION
japanese Will Move in
Siberia
Situation Is Extremely Grave-20O0
Germans Are Drilling at Irkutsk-
Germans Prepare to Bring Much
Larger Forces There

Hardin. Wednesday, Feb. 90 The
japanese. according to reliable author
ity. intend to take action in Siberia
at an carly date and there are "vidcr-
ces that the japanese have long been
preparing to carry ont this move
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
Hertling Says Peace Can
Be Discussed Upon Four
Principles Stated by Wilson
BIames Eneland's Attitude

gladly as | would cooperate to real
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26

Although it is announced that Revstl
vas taken after battle" II IS doubt
full if serious resistance was offered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
WEDNEsDAY:Fair
Be Thrifty

II you have 4 secondhand article
OF value which you no longer use
be THRIFTY advertise it in the
journal and gel the cash out II II.
A Classic al will turn the trick,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
TUESDAY,: Rain
All Weathers

lad Advertising works all the
Ciass'S,j- weather or foul II you
t!me' task a want ad" can dc
aaNe set he want ad to work
ag that task.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-12-12
10000 ARKANSAS FARMERS
 WITHOUT A COW

Twenty thousand Arkansas farmers are without good dairy COW. The advantages are SO great and the costs are SC small that every farmer, wheth- CT renter or landlord must have COW. Fine dairy cows frequently yield 800 gallons of pure milk per year, which will give family of five a gal lon of whole milk, or three glas es each daily. o..c half pound of butter daily. three fourths of pound of cot tase cheese daily and three quarts of buttermilk or whey for making chick en and pig feed MIX In the family diet will take the place of meat which can be sold for cash and the family will be made more vigorous and heal, thy and happy. Write to J. H Wood ley. the government dairy specialist with the Extension Division of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He will be glad to give you advice and suggestions concerning the purchase of dairy cattle
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-12-12
GET VALUABLE BULLETINS FOR
 WINTER READING

Valuable bulletins are constantly being printed by the College Of Agrt culture and Extension Division of the University of Arkansas and the U Department of Agriculture Why not secure a supply of bulletins for VI D. Ter reading on that particular phase of agriculture in which you are most h. terssted9 Any of the state or foycs3= ment bulletins now available can be had for the asking by writing to tae Extension Division at Fayetteville
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-12-12
\AAE.SCO
~- f@@Se@ For 'lUbQf1C14tOSlS and al Latro9 Trouble S.
 --7s9---e------

YALESCO is peculiarly adapted to tho treatment of tuberculosis, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia and all Pulmonary Disorders.
 Three and onehalf years of extensive therapeutic and physiological tests have fully proven and estab- iished the efficacy of its curative properties.
 HltSCo offers more than reasonable hope to those suffering with Lung Troubles.
 he treatment is simple it is attended with danger, eno II IS inexpensive 1o-ounce bottle costs $1 and six days supply curing the two weeks when the dose doubled
 VAtoC) cca be freey administered to the delicate stomach and will he found of to weakened stomach bowels its properties stimulate the heathy assimilation of food, increase and strengthen blood corpuscies and rebuild tissue.
 VAleSGO will be found prompt effective for Heavy Colds and GaGrippe.
 For Sale by Prescott Drug Go.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-12-12
DON'T FORGET
 -US -

When you need any
 thing in the line of neat and attractive Printing.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-12-12

Wear your button It IS evidence that you have placed your stamp oi approval on the excellent work which the American Red Cross has done and will continue to do.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-31
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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-31
sec,y Iefrey,s Excellent Work

The establishment of new state de-
jpartments is always attended with
more or less misgivings that the adj
venture may not work out in practice
as it looked in theory. Two years
experience Of the board of charities
and probation, Of which Secretary w.
Fl. Jeffrey is the active head, seems TO
justify the experiment in Vermont.
Mr.. Jeffry is doing really wonderful
work for children hereft of homes or
placed in unfavorable home cnyiron-
ment. He is following q sane and
sensible course in dealing with the
many hundreds of eases that have
been BROUGHT to his notice. When4
ever possible, the child Is left IN its
own home with conditions so improv-
ed as to warrant this adjustment.
In many cases children have beer
placed in better homes than their
own. Where neither OF these steps
were possible they have been COM
nitted to institutions until homes
could Dc found for them. Mr.. JEFF
frey is using rare tact in his work
an essential in so delicate an under
taking. In his report he calls merit
ed attention to the wisdom OF confin-
ing mentally defective women Of
child-bearing agc-Randolph News
and Herald
II there is one department in the
state that has demonstrated its worth
il is this same department What
viii become OF it remains to be seen.
The Randolph contemporary puts it
exactly as it is. While it may require
tact and good judgement, it also re-
quires 4 lot OF nerve. Certain it is
Mt. Jeffrey will run the department
as long rs he. is there, and we believe
with mighty good results. Until he
took hold OF the work we never heard
much about this work 1t is different
now.-Northlield News.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-31
Five From, Kirby

Mhe report from the office of the
Adjatant General that Kirby was
one of the four towns in Vermont
tffat had not furnished any soldiers
in the war has been corrected by the
town clerk and this patriotic town
hi a quota Of five. Four of the boys
enlisted from the town of Lyndon and
one elsewhere so there was no record
in Montpelier of any enhstments
fratn the town.
kiFby with I population 81 only 2gf
and no post Office is still on the map
when it comes to any exhibition Of
patriotism and in its enlistments for
se14ieeand subscriptions to the va
rious drives it always goes over the
top. That is the Kirby way.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-31
EAST RYEGATE

Howard Ulmstead of Washington,
D. c., spent several days last week at
George Franklin's.s
Mrs. Harry Joliffe went with her
brother, Wilbur Billiard, to Thet-
ford Mines, Canada, last week for a
short visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Shortsleeves went TO
Burlington to spend Christmas" week.
Violet Guthrie was a guest at
George Wilson'S last Thursday.
Mrs. John Martin and Mrs. Henry
Bell visited at Walter SINNERS Sat
ufdaq.
H. d. Chamberlin spent part OF
Thursday and Friday at Clarence
Bedeli's. r.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Hayes anc
son spent Christmas at Guildhal
with their parents.
| Mrs. Mabel Wilson spent part o.
last week with her sister, Mrs. Yves
| ley Thrasher. IA -
| Ruth Cowan returned to her schoo
work at Lyndon Monday.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-31
CITY OF NEWPORT


Dr.. Q. 3. Gould returned Monday
morning from weeks visit at Utica,
N. Y. -
Dominic Miller in the employ OF #.
W Carr went to Nashua, N. H., to-
day for a three weeks' vacation.
The city school opened today after
having 4 weeks vacation.
Ralph Hafnblett, proprietor OF the
Newport Bakery, presented each o.
his employees on Christmas with &
nice turkey. No doubt Ralph vii
have many applications for work be-
fore another Christmas.
At a recent meeting Of the Boarc
of Trade, the following men were ap-
pointed TO arrange for :: banquet il
the near future, J. E.. Rcnihan, P. C
blanchard and Ralph Hamblctt. Tho
committee have completed arrange.
Illents for the get-together banquet t,
be held at the Newport House on Fri
day evening at 7.30 O'Clock. Thu
speaker for the occasion will be Hon
Lucus Wilson. Burroughs Orchestr;
viii furnish the music.
The Ladies' Social Union will NEE
at the home of Mrs. Edward Prouty
Thursday afternoon, January End. All
are cordially invited.
Hon. c. A. prouty will address tn,
Women's club at Goodrich library
Thursday evening, January 2, at
o'clock, A short musical program
will also be given. There will be nc
meeting on. New Years Day.
w. W. Wright Of Barton was il
the city Monday.
j. Il. Martin closed his Goth yeal
as janitol' 1T the First Congregation
al church last Sunday. A more faith
ful Janitor would be hard to find. jim
as he. is known by all has been called
upon to do most everything connect
ed with the church, but to occupy tn
pulpit, and we are not so sure bu'
nc could make good there. We hopf
Jim will be ringing the bell 20 years
hence. -
The committee on the Board of
Trade banquet are endeavoring tt
reach every member of the board tt
supply them with q ticket for thf
banquet. On account Of the limited
time to do this any member who ha,
not been reached can get the ticket
by calling at p C. Blanchard's Office
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-31
TIE HOUSE OF BROTHERHOOD

by Rev. DR.. Allen Eastman Cross
Mnerica, America,
THE shouts of war shall cease;
The Glory dawns! The Day is come
sOf Victory and Peace
.flld now upon larger plan
hWell build the common good,
The temple Of the Love of Man,
kThc~ House of Brotherhood
What. though its stones were laid in
tears
slts pillars red with wrong, 49,.
Is walls shall rise through patient
years
ITO soaring spires of songi
For on this House shall Faith attend,
With Joy on airy wing,
And flaming loyalty ascend
TO God, the only King!
Atilericaj america,
Ring out the glad refrain!
SAlute the Flag-salute the dead
That have not died i'll vain!
OslGloEgl Glory to thy plan
40 build the common good,
The temple Of the Rights of Man,
The House of Brotherhood!