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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
Value OF u. S. Intervention Depends
On Success Of Transport Operations
Bonar Law Tells House Of Commons

London. March 1-Great Britain's
loans to her allies up to Feb. had to-
tailed s1.264, 100000, Andrew Bonar
Law, chancellor of the exchequer, an
bounced in the House of Commons to-
day.
The average daily expenditure from
the beginning Of the financial year up
to Feb. 9, was e6.557.000.
Credit Vote Of 6oo,o0o,0Oo Pounds
The chancellor moved a vote of cred
it of c600,oo0.o00, bringing up the total
since the outbreak of the war 70 Co.
S42, 900, 900.
The treasury has sufficient funds to
carry it along for the remainder of the
financial year. The new vote is in
tended to start it on the new year. be-
ginning April l. The chancellor said
the total Of recoverable loans was
6 FOG, $50, 900 There was an excess of
expenditure in the army of e121 900 ,001
owing to the extension of operations in
Mesopotamia and Palestine and the in
crease cost of commodities.
Mr.. Bonar Law said he recognized
that what had happened in Russia
made it doubtful and would cause a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
GERMANY AND
FINLAND SIGN
PEACE TREATY

London. March 7.-Official announces
ment was made in Berlin today of the
signing of peace treaty between Ger
many and Finland and also Of trade
and shipping agreements and a sup
Elementary protocol. The treaty was
signed at noon today.
To Cede No Territory
Finland, by the conditions Of the
treaty agrees to cCde no territory nor
grant territorial rights to any foreign
power without the previous consent
Of Germany, who undertakes to exert
herself to secure the recognition Of
Fi0lands independence by all the pow
ers.
Each party renounces compensation for
war costs or damages. Negotiations Will
start forthwith for a trade and shipping
treaty The Notifications of the Alani
islands will be removed as speedily as
possible and regulations will be adopted
for the permanent non-fortiflcation Of the
islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
ACQIlT HUPP
MURDER CHARGE

Cleveland, Ohio, March 7.-Elmer
Hupp. wealthy oil promoter, was ac
quilted of the murder Of Charles L.
Joyce tonight, the jury returning YER
dict Of not guilty" Hupp was tried
for second degree murder for the
shooting Of Joyce, whom he found N
company with Mrs. Hupp in the Hupp
home ON the night of Jan. 10. In clos
ing the case for the state today, Coun-
ty Prosecutor Doeriier asserted:
Every right and privilege that Ell
mer Hupp is now demanding from TIE
state he withheld from Joyce. When he
shot joyce he acted as judge. jury AVID
even executioner"
Attorney Boyd who made the last
plea for the defendant. said:
"Hupp is just a boy grown up. If
had gone into my home and found TIE
conditions Hupp discovered I would
have shot the intruder"
The jury took but two ballots
Late today a suit for 100000 was filed
against Hupp on behalf of the parents Of
Joyce, charging that when Hupp chol
Joyce he deprived the aged parents Of
their sole means Of support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08

difference of opinion, as to what fIe
prospects were of recovering the whole
of the money advanced to Russia. The
matter could be better discussed, in
MS opinion. when the budget was in
troduCed. but meanwhile he would
treat the sum as recoverable
The Military Situation
Regarding the military situation the
chancellor said:
The Germans have transferred 20
divisions from the Russian front. The
allies stlN have Il slight Superioritv in
men and guns on the western front,
but there is possibility that the APP
pearance Of Austrians there would
change this
More troops might be brought from
the Russian front continued the chan
cellor, but they would be of inferior
quality. He continued:
This we know: That taking into
account the whole allied IRON, from
the Channel to the Adriatic. including
the Italian front, the number or men
must remain in our favor
The chancellor said that despite the
successes of the Central Powers
against Russia, Great disconten, exist
ed in Turkey.
The value Of the intervention OF the
, United States in the war depended nc
said upon the success of the American
transport operations.
The chancellor intimated that the al
lied forces in the Salonki might he
attacked by the Central Powers
The Central Powers he said
Continued on Page 5-coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
STANDARD|zINC
of Railroad Equipment
and Supplies Sought
Believe More than Hundred Million
Dollars Can Be Saved by Centralized
Purchasing-RoIiing Stock and Rails
to Be Purchased by Central Orqani-
zation-FueI Under Supervision

Washington. March 1.-Partial cep-
tween 1000, 100000 and $2CUo GOO. 300
worth of railroad supplies and equip
mcnt this year under government SUI
pervision. is involved in q plan for or
%aniZnS the Railroad Administration
di' ision of finance and purchases. an
nodnced today by Director Genera,
McAdoo
John SHELTON Williams as head Of this
division will be assisted by central
advlSorN committee of three expert
railway purchasing agents, and region
al purchasing committees will he Gre
ated for the eastern western and
southern operating regions Through
the central orgaDiza ton will Le
bought locomotives, cars and steel rail-.
'he principal big quantity purchases IF
railways and an effort will be made
not only to economic by wholesale,
buying methods, but to standardi>a
equipment and supplies.
Individual Lines to Buy Fuel
eoaI and other fuel will he bought
mainly by individual lines to supply
their individual needs, but under mo
supervision of the regional committees
In New England fuel is to be ,ur,h,-.
Ell IoH special committee. Cross ties
and lumber arc to be bought PRINCIPAL
~ by the roads along their own Inn,
put may be ordered through the Cow
trail organization if they cannot ~.
bought in the territory through whjrs,
the road passes.
All other supplies needed for curren.
operations will be purchased for .hc
tlme being" says Director General NJ.
..doos statement, through the nm
chasing departments of the respef,i[,
roads, but all contracts for periods 80
six months or longer must he anne, 81
by the regional committee before com
pletion.''
AS fast AS possible all purchases Vii,
-oe centra lized. and the regionol con-
m'tteea are TO draft Recommendations
| Continued on Page 5-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
WHOLE COUNTRY
ON Equal BASIS
REGARDING FLOUR

Washington. March All exceptions to
the food administrator rule requiring ne
purchase OF an equal amount of Suhsti-
tutes with each purchase of wheat Jour
were revoked today because of the neces-
sity of conserving wheat for the Allies
The entire country thus is put IN a
parity in regard TO buying Of wheat flour
Exceptions to the rule had been allowed
III certain localities where substitutes Ire
little known and hard to obtain
Increased demands Tor nreadstuNs from
the Allies were announced several ia IS
ago when the food administration abo.-
ished the meatless meal and the porlslass
Saturday and the consumption OF wheat
lis closely related to the consumption of
meat and il was deemed more imperative
to save the grain.
Shortage in arrivals from the Argentine
caused the enlarged requests on mis-
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
CUT PRODUCTION
OF PLEASURE AUTOS
30 PER CENT, IN 1918

New York March 7-Production Of
pleasure automobiles will be cut 80 per
cent during the present fiscal year as
war measure" according to a decision
reached here today by the National
automobile Chamber Of Commerce. The
reduction applies To the entire uncom-
rleied schedule for the year
full details concerning the action Of
~ chamhcr were not made public.
nW IN statement issued regarding
we decision to curtail production it
vas said that representatives of some
y ne largest manufacturing concerns
"6re summoned to- Washington recent
hy tn" war industries board and
we Nel administration TO discuss the
situation.
no arrangement for a curtailment
~ production" the statement contin-
'es Is entirely satisfactory to the War
industries Board, the fuel administra-
non ana the manufacturers themselves
permitting the latter to adjust their
''aIIs 7" meet the government pro-
gram without unnecessary business and
fnancla disturbance"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
ROOSEVELT ABLE
TO RETURN HOME

Oyster Bay. Y. Y, March 7.-Colone.
Theodore Roosevelt returned to his home
on Sycamore Hill this AFTERNOON after
having been for several weeks in New
York City, where he underwent opera
lions for ear trouble. Mrs Roosevelt ac-
companied him home. The trip from New
York to oyster Bay was made in an All
tomobile and Col. Roosevelt declared that
he felt fine.
On the porch of the Roosevelt home
Mrs Richard Derby and her two chil,ir N
were awaiting the former President Rich
ard Derby the elder of the children,
rushed to the arms of his grandfather.
who picked him up and higged and kisse
him. Col. Roosevelt then took up the b:,-
by and carried him in his arms into tire
house. The servants of the Roosevelt
household warmly welcomed the colonel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
PEACE TREATY "SCRAP PAPER"
GERMANS CONTINUE INVASION
Teuton Army 6S Miles from Petrograd-
can Ambassador Francis Advises Russian PeO-
pie Not to Ratify Treaty Signed by Lenine
and Trotzky = Germans ella m Success in
Aerial Fighting-Fea Hun Attack in Mace
donna
Francis Advises Against Treaty

even if they are reed back to the Ural
mountains.
Francis Advises Against Treaty
American Ambassador David K. Fran;,s
has issued a statement at Nologda warn
ing the Russians that German victory
means the return Of monarchicai cond.-
tons and advising them not to ratify t?e
: treaty signed by Lenine and TrotZkN.
The congress of the soldiers and WorM.
mems Council is meeting at Moscow and
will probably decide the issue of peace or
continued war. The conditions Of the oil
regime are said TO have been restored N
German occupied territory.
Continued trench raidng o?crat ms
along the French front are reported ia
official statements In one OF these m
American colonel captured a German lieu
tenant. The American troops ia The
Chenlis DIES. DANES and Lorraine sectors
are not as yet in full charge of the posi-
tions assigned to them but are train't =
with French soldiers. The position north
Of Toul Is the only one placed in control
Of the Americans.
The Germans report the capture ot
nan. Allied soldiers III raids anl say
that the artillery fighting is gaining IN
intensity at various points
Germans Claim Aerial Success
! They also lay claim to successes n
aerial fighting. bringing down - aer,-
planes ana two captive balloons.
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor " ~
British eXchequer, addressing the House
OF Commons. spoke OF the financial Sit
, uation as we'll as the military position
on the French and Macedonian fronts.
Mr.. Bonar Law maintained that The En-
| tente Allies still maintain their superiori-
~ in man power in France in spite Of
/ the movement OF German troops from
! Russia but said that this ADVANTAGES
might not be rermarent. He also refcrr".,
TO the danger of Il German attack IN
Macedonia, but added that a terri idle price
would be eXacted for every yard gained
by the Teutons
There is no further news OF Japanes
intervention in Siberia. If such a move
'nent had been started, however, it Is
probable that little or nothing would he
announced by Japan. where the curtain
OF the censorship was drawn much close r
early In the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
Opposition Dwindles at
End and But Tire e
Senators Vote Against
the Measure
HUGE FUND AID
WAR INDUSTRY
Senator Owen WithhOlds Vote
Senator GrOnna Declares
Bill Socialistic - AdminiStra-
ton Urges Haste in Its Pass
age

Washington, March The admins
tration bill to create a War Finance
Co, poration with fund Of $4,500. 000.
600 to aid war industry was passed by
the Senate late today and now goes to
the House.
The vote was II to 3. Senators Hard
ing of Ohio and Sherman Of Illinois.
Republicans, and Hardwick Of Geo. sia.
voting against the MEASURE.
Opposition DwndIed
Opposition TO the measure dwindled
;t.er various important amendments
had been made 10 the original draft
during fortnights consideration.
Senator owen Of oklahoma. chairman
of the banking committee and Il lead
cr Of the opposition forces. WlthhGi
his y te. decla.ir@ Re could not Il :
piLyo tie legislation.
The House ways and means commit
tee already has prepared report on
the bill and its consideration in the
House will begin next week. Expedl-
ton is strongly urged by the admin
Continued on Page 5-Col. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
NATIONAL PARTY
For Equal Suffrage and
Prohibition
Also for Radical Legislation Favorina
Farmers and Laborers-Hatf Of New
Party Delegates Boilers from Prohi-
bition Party-Freedom Of Speech and
Short Ballot Demanded

Chicago. March Equal suffra ge,
nationwide prohibition and radical
legislation favoring farmers and labor
ers. are the chief planks Of the plat
form of the National party adopted
here today al a convention attended by
about 200 delegates, 100 OF whom are
boilers from the Prohibition party.
Negro Question Feature
The platform, after several hours Of
debate on the Negro voting question
and various points Of the planks favor
ing laborers. was adopted by unan-
imous vote. 1t is the first definite ex-
preston of the policies Of the new
party.
In regard to suffrage, the platform
demands the right OF men and women
to vote on all questions and enforce
nent of the laws enfranchising Ne
groes and others regardless Of color or
race.
A brilliant speech by John Spargo Of
Vermont kept the word Negro in the
suffrage plank.
L Hc piOIlADitioIl pain plNNSSS lHC
party to work for nation wide prohibi-
ton and for immediate ratification of
the constitutional amendment. Exten-
sion of the federal loan law is among
the important legislation concerning
farmers which is advocated Advance
loans upon crops or products in stor-
age, government insurance of farms
and stock. federal inspection Of farm
products at terminals and untaxing of
ali farm equipment and measures to
be prevent the holding Of large tracts
of land idle are included.
Shortening Of Work Hours
Limitation of immigration. shorten
ing Of working hours. governmental in
surance more rigorous inspection of
factories and working places. adequate
enforcement of child labor laws. are
some of the things urged in the labor
plank It is also advocated that the
government forbid interstate shipments
Of articles made by children, women
employed more than eight hours o day
Continued on, Page ScoI: 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08

In spite IF the fact that a formal
treaty of peace has been signed by the
Central Powers and the Bolshevik SOW
eminent of Russia, lighting continues;
at various points along the eastern
front. That Germany considers the
convention she forced Lenine and Trot.'
zlly to sign as scrap of paper Is
evidenced by the announcement that
the Teutons have reached hamburg. a
town 6S miles from Petrograd. The ie-
pCrt Of the subsequent partial retire
ment Of The Germans does not lend en-
coura semont to the belief that further
in aston of Russia has been abandon
cd.
Loath to Foreco Conquests
The text of the peace treaty signed
by Russia serves, too, to show that the
Central Powers are loath to forego any
conquests they may make in Russia.
one Of the clauses of the Ruma mia n
treaty bound that country to assist
in the transport of Teuton forces
through Moldavia and Bessarab ia Oh
their way to Odessa, the "Granary Of
Russia"
Not only are the Teutons advancing
against the demoraliZed SlaVs. but the
Turks are also aggressors in Asia Min
or. Reports state that the Ottom III
troops are operating near Trebizond on
the southern shore OF the Black sea.
Peace Treaty with Finland
Germany has negotiated a peace
treaty with the Republic Of Finland BY
which the latter agrees not to cede any
territory or grant territorial rights
without the consent Of Germany which
in consideration for this concession
covenants To exert her influence to Sc
cure recognition Of the Finnish govern
ment from other nations. All claims fol
war costs or damages are waived. anf
the -Aland islands will be evacuated y,
the Finnish troops and will not aga n
be fortified A commercial treaty will
BE- negotiated at once
Coincident with the continued inva 81 on
Of Russia by the Teutons. the Bolshevik
authorities have announced that they
will not permit the revolution to be lie.
feated and have expressed the determine
ton to continue lighting holy war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
THREE AMERICAN FORCES NOW
FACING THE ENEMY IN FRANCE
American Patrol Loses Way in Dark, Hides in
Shell Hole, Then Dashes Across No Mans
Land and Reaches U. S. Lines in Safety -
American Staff Colonel Captures German Of
hcer

v.. .i.e tu or.c&n Army in France,
v..,.t.t uarcu a-tBy The Assoc
.--st pres.,-Au American patrol
.,prisir- mo officer and eight men
rH. Mad bccn missing since last
,i..t Ia tie SECTOR northwest Of Toul,
...rd.rr emerged from a shell hole
..a.. to tad German lines today and
r,ae 4as across No Mans Land
,..ol,a -uo, hcng fired nj them.
Safe Return Surprise
d. e. ipur VH,u the patrol carried
...,,. ..-..to. iir american line. The
r.a. ..itdrs looking on, expected
EVA. ..uud ~ sec them wiped out and
mon safe return was an agreeable
,trprse They explained that they
t4H l,st Nci war in the dark.
FIN ercmt artillery has not resumed
rs 7.tt,rt Th" American guns today
,rplto -uollcd tie enemy first lines
and a.su a town behind the German
lines where buildings their troops were
isHL were DESTROYED
TU,rr wa" mNrA hcfl'i a'tlNitE
tHnlsU.Ij me day. the American anti
uraa batteries driving off "a number
%, cr,r. machines
Colorel Captures Prussian
wv American STAFF colonel while with
rrr. 'al1in- party for the purpose
.,f s,..t..c Information a few days be-
tt, - mru took ~ their positions in
ne rcp American sector on the Lor-
aire FRONT. met q prussian lieutenant
4 an c,cul trench aud captured him.
T.t .ui. I"i with an American captain
hruIU-t , Prussian officer back to the
Ure- i.r Americans are now occupy
ng
T. German raid in this new sector
occurred u Monday night. Il sharp
frrt taking place in which the Ger
Continued on Page 5-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
$4,000 FIRE
At LEWISTON

Lewiston. Me. March Fire which
destroyed tho Provost block. Lincoln
street tonight did damage estimated 81
S'''" and was controlled by the unit
'''rt' Of the departments of this
o'y and Auburn.
w" hours the blaze was con-
'" I" me first floor Slight damage
"S caused 10 small wooden buildings
'l"lH'he Insurance covers half the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
Allied and i. s. Naval Forces
Destroy More U'Boats Than
Germany Is Able to Build

!. Washington, March 7-More subma-
rines were destroyed by the Allied and
American naval forces in December than
Germany was able to build during that
month, according to information reaching
Washington. This fact developed today
in discussions Of the statement made to
Parliament Tuesday by Sir Eric c. Ged-
des first lord OF the British admiralty,
that the submarines were being checked.
Campaign Effective
Whether succeeding months have shown
a net loss in German submarines is not
known here. 1t is believed, however that
the anti-submarine campaign has proved
so effective that Increased efforts his
spring will see a steady decrease in the
number of U-boats available to prey on
Allied and American shipping
What officials know of plans for press
Ing home the attack with increasing Wig
or explains the feeling of optimism shat
now prevails in official circles despite
continued heavy drains on ship tonnG ge
| Continued on Page @Coi. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
PORTLAND PRESS
Suffers Heavily in Fire
Thursday Evening
EARLY Estimates Place Loss at from
$4,000 to s75,o0o-Composins and
Press Rooms Destroyed-Expres
Plant Also Threatened

Portland, Me, March THE Press
building and an annex in Monument
square. containing the plant of the Port
land Daily Press. about 80 salesrooms
and offices, a shirtwaist factory and q
carpenter shop. was damaged by fire 20
night Early estimates placed the loss at
from $4,000 to $4,000
Press Suffers Heavily
The fire was confined to the five-Stp'T
annex in which it started, and to the
sixth or top floor Of the main structure.
The annex. in which the composing lnd
press rooms of the Press were locate ed,
was destroyed. Occupants of all the
floors of the office building suffered heavy
water and smoke damage.
Tenants of adjoining buildings. includ-
ing the Evening Txpress-AdvertIser, were
threatened for time. but escaped with
small losses by smoke and water.
Many circumstances were similar 10
those of the fire which burned out the oc-
cupants of the block last June, except
that the damage was greater.
The Press. morning paper. will be
Continued on Page Gel! y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
ARREST PORTLAND
PHYSICIAN CHARGE
VIOLATING DRUG Law

ur''ard, Me. March DIR. Dennis
- hri"n. a practicing physician for
XXI 'H\ torsthe past 20 years. was
p $1,000 bail 10 the federal grand
=, bY United States Commissioner
d, oman today. charged with selling
80 ana narcotics contrary TO the
statutes According to the ev-
I'll n three federal inspectors DR.
'"h had given l2l1 prescriptions
"''' prime and hcroin since July |.
oil, several women drug users testified to
n.n"HhnR prescriptions from DR..
orion AT different times under diff
Il, W names No dcfcnSe was put N.
= orion obtained bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
THE WEATHER
FAIR-WARMER

Forecast: Fair and slightly warmer
Friday. probably local SHOWS At night;
Saturday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08
All Wenfhers

-.siasA adverising works all the
sss' '.ir weather Or foul. If you
'ihs' TASK a want ad'' can dc
'a'v 81. the want ad to work
N that task
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-08

u; YOU have a secondhand article
OF value which you no longer use
be THRIFTY-q advertise it in the
Journal and gel the cash out OF II
A Classifie ad will turn the trick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-10
122-4W

VIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office OF
the Corporation Court of the City oil
Alexandria, on the 21st day OF May
1918.
Karen Happuch Crump, ETC., COM
plainant, VS.. Isaac Rudd, ct ais: In
chancery. Upon petition of William
Bladder, ct ais.
Memo. The object hereof is to sum-
mon and notify, according to law, the
unknown heirs, benefciaries and de-
viseas of Hugh Smith and Thomas
Smith, deceased, and to have ground
rent upon the quarter square of ground
at the northeast corner Of Washington
and Wilkes streets, in which they are
reputed to have an interest of record,
declared barred by the Statute Of Linn
itaticn and Laches, and for general
relief. It appearing by an affidavit in
this cause that the defendants, the
heirs, benefciaries and devisees OF
Thomas Smith and Hugh Smith, de-
ceased, are unknown,an d believed to
be non-residents of this state: 1t is
ordered, That said defendants appear
here within fifteen days after due pub
LEGATION of this order, and do what is
necessary to protect their interests in
this suit, and that copy Of this order
be forthwith inserted in the Alexan-