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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
Lose Battle on American Soil

IF il is necessary" MIR. Lenroot add :
ed, then We have now. on American
lvoil lost the first battle against Ger
many.
Rep Gille,t pointed out that his res
olution merely asked reconsideration
and reflection. He declared the order
would mean millions of dollars loss in
waek E,d millions dollars lost in pro-
duction and it would be a deplorable
calamifN because Of the way Germany
would tGrpret it. There was no
question of politics. he said, because
he always patrioticaIly supported the
administration.
Rep. McFadden Nep) said that if
the Kaiser had sought to bring about
q coup. il could not have neen bet
ter arranged than the GarfeiG orGer.
Renewal with probable increased in
t4psity of Congressional criticism to-
MORROW is anticipated, although, after
failing TO secure action on his resoll-
ton b. the House. Rep. Gillctt said it
vas "a closed incident"
In deba lins the Hitchcock resolution
Senator Knox said: I'm my opinion L.
this country would not create the ha-
voc this order does
Senator G;,llinger read a telegram
from William NJ. Wood. president of
the American Wooden Co. declaring the
order would cause a national catastrO- :
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
FRAME BILLS
Continued from PAGE one)

council is TO have il under the President.
but wholly independent OF the cabinet
1T would sit with ana advise the Pres
.dent in forming broad policies. similar 70
the Brlt!sh war cabinet anu the French
war ministry said Chairman Chamber
lain.
1t would give coordination now lack
ing in direction of all the Allies war ac-
ton
Inc co1hm'ttee Proposed that the direc-
tor should be subordinate only to the war
council and the President and not the
caoinet' taking over. many supply func-
lions OF the war navy, shipbuilding and
other branches. The director would have
control OF all war supplies, their produc-
ton. purchase, Transportation ana dis
trihntnu
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
REPORT OF FLIGHT OF
.Ex-CzAR NICHOLAS
AND HIS FAMILY

London, Jan. 17.--Nicholas Roman
vff, the former Emperor, and his fam
lily have escaped from their prison neal
Tobolsk, it is reported in Petrograd
according to Reuter- despatch from
the Russian capital. The report, the
despatch adds, lacks confirmation.
Removed to ToboIsk in Auaust
Nicholas Romanoff and his family
We're removed to Tobolsk by the Ke-
rensky government last August. In
October they were taken to the Abolak
| Monastery, some distance ou,sice To-
! bosk.
A despatch from Amsterdam on
Tuesday reported that German papers
had said that the former Empress hac
!! become insane and was confined in a
sanatorium at Tobo.sk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
A Cold Morning

Waterville underwent Thursday a
cold snap in miniature. Early risers
fOund their thermometers recortiin;:
temperatures Of 10 and Is degees below
zero. The recording thermometer on
the building of the Ticonic Nationa
bank made it six below ct O'Clock
nut after that TIE red lire crept up
ward across the paper until at noon it
was recording a temperature Of II
above and still going higher although
i. was not expected that il wouid get
as Nigh as they have il i'll Hawaii
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
WORKERS LOYAL
Continued from PAGE One)

labor
"I prayfully hope that our captains Of
industry and business men will show their
patriotism bv needing DR.. Gartield's ap-
peal 1t would be most unwisc did they
not heed it,.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
PORTLAND WILL NOT
SUFFER GREATLY

Portland Me, Jan. l7.-Only about
200 people will be thrown out of en-
picyment in this city tomorrow under
'he fuel administration order accord
ing to the best estimates obtainable
tonight
A large number Or the city's manu-
factories claim exemption on the
ground that they use exclusively hy-
dro-electric power and others includ-
ing the Portland Co, employing ,Go
people are employed on shipbuilding
work. The Cumberland County Light &
Power Co. which furnishes the city's
electric power announced tonight that
for the next five days it would supply
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
5000 AFFECTED IN
BANGOR AND VICINITY

Bangor. Me. Jan. l7-About 5000 hands
would be thrown out of employment N
Bangor and vicinity by the strict en-
forcement Of the terms OF the fuel-saving
order but with modification of the orl>-
allowing plants operated by waterpower
10 run this number would he reduced 20
ABOUT oeW. Information received here To-
night indicates that such modification has
been made.
In Bangor nearly all of the principal IN
dnstries use steam power and these will
oe smut down IN strict compliance with
the order.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
OBEDIENCE BUT SOME
CRITICISM AT LOWELL

Lowell. Mass. Jan. l7.--LCweils in
dustrics and business in general vii
obey the fuel order as !, matter OF
course, though with some criticisms
1t is believed that some 10000 people
will be affected. 10000 in the cottor
mills, 10000 in The munitions pla nts
and 10000 in other industries. this
stores, etc. The loss in wages for the
next five days will approximate 50
600 GOO n Is r
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
Gillett's Resolution Checked

In the House after sharp debate a
vote on Rep. Gillett's resolution was
prevented by refusal of Rep. Cox Of In :
diana. CDenl.) to give unanimous con-
sent for its consideration.
Rep. Lenroot. Wis. Rep) in reply
said the country was ''stung' and that
n this order is necessary now. it is
due to absolute incompetency on the
.sH of someone during the past few
months"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
WILL AFFECT 80 :,
FACTORIES n. BEDFORD

New Bedford. Mass. Jan. l1-About 81
factories will be affected in this city as a
result OF the fuel administrations clos
ing order. Forty thousand workers. most
~ cotton mill employees. Viii he thrown
out Of work and the loss in wages alone
Is estimated at fully $l.5"}CoJ with another
S1.oN,oc0 loss in profits ana overhead
charges that cannot he cut off The total
possible saving in coal is something about
1900 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

The appointment o. President Arthur J.
Roberts of Colby College 70 the State
craftsmanship of the League TO E;nfo~c,
Peace adds one more 70 the duties wnicn
he has assumed in connection with the
war. President Roberts rs frequently
called upon TO preside at patriotic gath
erngs il this city. He devoted mucu
time and energy to the drives for the SAFE
OF Liberty bonds and the raising OF tho
war relief funds. He is member 81 the
ways and means committee Of the Water
Vile and Winslow committee OF public
safety and defense. IN the conduct of
the college President Roberts has on
many occasions brought the duties OF the
hour to the, attention OF his students ana
under his leadership Colby promptly acte.
to aid in the plevsment for the conserva-
ton of coal. The appointment Of Presi-
dent Roberts 10 the chairmanship OF the
League to Enforce Peace is pleasing to
the people Of atervige who know anu
appreciate the work she is s'oing in these
trying times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
Twin CITIES NOT
SERIOUSLY Affected

Lewiston. Ne. Jan. Eft is believed
that the coal curtailment order will not
seriously affect the manufacturing plants
'of Lewiston and Auburn, as with one or
two exceptions they are operated by wa
ter power.
All of the mills and factories here. Il
was announced tonight. would run as
usual tomorrow. it being understood by
local manufacturers that the Garfield Or
der did not include plants operated by
natural gas, wood or water power.'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
LENlNlSTS TO
IMPRIS0N KING
or RlIMANIA

peirograd. "Wednesday, Jan. 1S.-Premier
I.enine today signed an order Tor the ar
rest OF King Ferdinand % Rumania. who
is to be sent to Petrograd Tor nlpgison-
ment in the Fortress of 81. Peter and st.
Paul
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

Professional baseball is an antidote
and corrective TO spiritual depression
incident to the war and should be con
tinued but al the same time ball play
ers should offer themselves 'unreserv-
cdly and enthusiastically to the service
of The great league Of allied nations
this is the view of the management of
the National Baseball league. Resolu-
tons to this effect were adopted at the
recent meeting of the National league
held in New York CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

The Wdtervile Womens Club held It's
guest night last evening at Library hall
The affair proved a success and a larg.
number of members and invited guests
took the opportunity of hearing Miss p "a.
sic Whiting Of Boston In her reading
Come Out Of the Kitchen" This selec
,ion is worthy OF credit for the manner
in which Miss Whiting delivered thi.
showed unlimited talent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

Mrs. Russell Waters went to Portland
Thursday morning to pass the Gay WIN
her husband, who is stationed at Fort
Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

Miss Alexandrirss' Poirier. who under
went an operation for appendicitis at the
Sisters hospital several days ago. was
removed 10 her home on Western avenue
Thursday afteuaoon. She 10 improving
rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

DR. J. F. Hill. grand commander OF the
Grand CommanGery Of Maine. K T. left
en- the 2.S5 train Thursday for Lewiston,
where ne made his official inspection ot
iii. Lewiston Commandery Thursday
night s&-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

Harvey D. Eaton, DR.. George G. Averi..
and Ralph gilmore went to Augusta
Thursday to meet party of business men
from all over the State for a conference.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

Military drill az Coburn Classical Ins,i-
'tute under the direction Of Capt. Fred y.
McAlary is proving popular with the atu-
dents. =.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

Mrs SD. Eidridge, who has been
visiting her son at Belgrade. is in the
city fora few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
SUSPENSION ASKED
(Continued from Page Onel

Congress, flooded by kilograms of
protest from business interests, gave
over virtually the entire day 70 the sub
iect. Resolutions requesting postpone
mont were introduced in the Senate by
Mr.. Hitchcock. a Democrat. and Re
r,blican Leader Gallinger and in the
House by Acting Republican Leader
C:illett. 1t was O'Clock and just about
me time the fuel administrators for
NAL order vas made public that the
Senate adopted the Hitchcock resolu-
ton.
Text Of Resolution
The resolution adopted hy the SEN
ate so TO 19 follows:
Resolved that the TEel Admins
traitor of the United States be and is
harAhv renuAsted to DELAY for tiye
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
NEW TREASURY
ISSUE ANNOUNCED

Washington. Jan. T.-As Inc fi-st Fnan-
cial step in preparation for the third Lip
erty Loan, Secretary Mc-Adoo tonight ai,-
nounced q new issue Of s+0,G1ooCo tr~ as
ury certificates or Indebtedness. bearing
per cent from jar. y ard payable April
- Subscriptions will be received by fed
eral reserve banks a par and accrued r.
terest until Jan. % and payment must be
made by that date The certificates viii
be received in payment o: Third Liberty
Loan subscriptions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
WATERVILLE

Miss Helen Roy left Thursday morning
for eorsiand, where she will enter the
Cinttfesss hospital for training.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

'MtsS Mergaret Russell has some to
LeWfstcp, TO attend the meeting Of the
Nurses Association.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18

II F. Sanderson Of London. England,
q travelling salesman, has been going
around the state the past Week. arrans-
ing TO buy up sardines and other ish sup
plies for the allies. Aithoug'' the sardine
pack at the eastward this season was
about UP 10 the average of former years,
so great has been the demand that no
large amounts are now availa bic. Never
in the history of the American sardine
industry Of over 40 years has there been
such demand for the canned product.
and even the L. s Government recently
placed an order with the Seacoast Can
ming Co of Eastport for 800, cases Of 10j
cans each.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
I10ER PROMULGATED
.;,..d from Page One)

I'D except 10 such extent as
. . prevent injury to property
'...ney 's''.... for the purpose q supply
- lus.ness or professional Of
~. oel,es used ~ the United
r. .ounv or municipal gov
s't' ,..asportatiou companies puo-
T .ympanies telephone or teie-
H''' mic, banks, trust compa-
|. agsie'sns o. 4eH''s's'
,,1,e.aie pr retail sioFeS or any
F" .,,.. business houses, or business
uha,eyer except ;hat Tor the
If selling food only stores may
-,se.,art heat on any Q, the
,,s un,. Z o'el,ck noon and
!, ear Tie purpose Of selling
rra.ra. supplies only stores
re.es.sr hea; throughout
[ a-1 eye''as
rg,.,t.4s. mo, .ng picture hoAs-
a.rc 4ijeys. Uilliard rooms. pa
utu, d..uc.. tal.s or any other
| ,uD.. ~mu-~rnen'
..,. pr .ach Monday begin
rp. it.. ali continuing up 10
IN ling Mat,h Il, ''i>. no fuel
[. y lr,. 20 &, he pu'p"Se OF neat :
.or,. M whrh into>lcating liquor
.s4 ID. served ~ 'heSe d2As.
,,,s.rr in this iesu,atiou shall he
.rsa 10 forbid the heating Of res
.s en,eIs Or other places in
n, meals are .er,td. hrt IN "hlch
..o~tc,ting liquors is sold or serN =
h. ,aid Mondays.
,oo ~ fuel snail be burned
,,ftbe Mm days spec lt'ed in the
no,.,, erC.!on fnr the purpose OF
[,niy.-- power for the movement of
e .leyateG. subway pr surbur-
.rs ,r trains IN excess of the
[ -, .sed ru the sunday previous
|ero
- tior Nothing IN this resuia-
|, snsU be construed TO appl! 10 or
y, the operation "t any mine or
r., nrndueing fuel nor shall this reg
,,or Ia. construed to forbid the heat
!, r.rh rooms or offices. or such
Ir,,ors II buildings, as are used III
Ln,c,lor with the production. trans
Ir,.ion cr distribution of fuel.
.se,.on s-state fuel administrators
\ ,hsir representatives specifically
L,bor,zsd so 10 do, are hereh% en-
Irsred 10 gran. such relief as may
,.sential to prevent injury 70
4 m or 10 prevent destruction Of or
|prv 10 property by fire or freoIins.
section s-This regulation is eifec-
% throughout tln United States east
The Mississippi river. including the
kd. = the states Of Louisiana and
)nncs7ia
I.secllo, 10 Any person, firm, aSSo-
A,lor or corporation which violates or
Y So 70 conform to the above regu-
,or NAV be liable "a the penalty pre-
tll. IN rhc aforesaid act Of con-
kss
|S.aedl ". y. GARFIELD.
states Fuel Administrator.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
GsrfeIo's Explanation

le. Administrator Garfield's state
(r. in oxplanation Of his order fol-
j
|Tte most Urgent thing to be done
n eeud 20 the American forces
(oa4 and to he Allies the roou anc
] SUPPLIES which they Nitally need.
y munitions. food. manufactured
cp, & every description are living
Atlantic ports in tens OF thousands
ton where literally hundreds of
b added with va. goods 70. our
i tll the Allies cannot take the
)s because their bunkers are empty
coal The coal {" send them on
(r way IS waiting behind the con-
(el freight that has iammed all
|n.aal,
n Is worse than useless to bend
energies to more manufacturing
~ what We have already manufac-
r les At tidewater congesting ter
p facilities. lanming the railroad
f!s and side tracks for .onC DIS
PEes back into the country. NJ pow
|kn earth can move this freight into
aa' zone, where it is needed. un-
we supply the ships with fuel.
|orce the docks are cleared Of the
|aaU!e freight Tor which our men
associates IN the war now wait
|'an. then again our energies and
may hs turned to manufactu--
more efficient than ever, so that
p 'nd uninterrupted stream Of vi
supplies may be this nations an
- re \'llcs' cry tor help.
'% zen excess Of production. in our
''nt speeding up, that has done SO
p cause Congestion on our rail-
& nat has r,led the freight yards to
way Tia. has cllttered the do ks
E Atlantic ports with goods waiting
z abroad A. tidewater the food OF
L Has stopped The ships are IN
" 'nple'e the journey from our
or'e' '' ne VAR depots behind the Ar
line
A'"d to tbs has been difficulty in
'N'" roGl for our own domestic
~ top Of these difficulties has
We 'f the most terribly severe win
{ We aave known In Years.
'a+ wheels were choked and s,onned
weather. and snow-bound trains: ter
- 'ohsested, harbors with shippins
M F.Ners and canals unnassab,e-.
~ useless to continue manufacturing
"'e 'oh'us'on on too OF confusion.
',"' me from the manufacturing
',''' '"'s TO the seaboard and be-
A. D'' was the imperative need. I.
So'u efs marching to the front.
-s' 'n the foremos. ranks must have
I 70 move > 81 20 -" :
!. ' nan a shock was needed to max.
!. '-'ousn that congestion at the ter.
v..r. y" the docks so that the aid
pug " 'ne Aiites could get
l., e''si effect OF this transpor-
t1"'loh on coal production has
kn u0as There IS. and always has
-" 0! fue,, but II cannot ne
~, "'se places where It Is so badly
!, :. '".ie railroad lines and terr,.
!. g.. '"oSed Throughout coal
!, ~ even hundreds of mines are
b ). 'ecalse Of railroad liability "a
= -. s 70 carry away their pro-
me coal mes cannot on.ra,a
l. = Cars cannot he suppljed
kst !. '-.''' ads are crippled BY the
Ie'sht conges,io,t. which kssn.
\, "'hs useless in the freight
\ e. week The production OF coal
|sr. u'sas'rously reduced. Reports
nh nav" shown 20 per cent or
b. !" certain fields closed conn
'0F lack Of cars
J war wha,ever the cos, ws
n. g that in the face Of the on
I'D never ne the reproach that
y 'aeS from doing our full, shar.
=, ~ 'aden with supplies or fool
~ 49,. 'ood for guns must have
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
Congress in Uproar All Day

Congress was i'll an uproar from the
time it assembled until it adjourned
tonight. The Senate resolution was
passed so to 10 after many senators
had denounced the order as unwise and
unnecessary. In the House objection
prevented consideration of the reso-
luton, but it was subject of an acri-
monious debate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
A Third Regiment in Maine

\ Third National Guard regiment
FOR Maine: Certainly: It HAS to De
done; it is being done; i, WILL be
done, almost while We are taking
about II, and Il is Augustus Part to
get into the game and do It's share.
The reasons have all been given and
repeated again and again. The pur-
Pose has been described: objections
have been answered 20 the satisfaction
Of every reasonable person, and the
names Of responsible authorities and
citizens WHO are urging it given.
Now We have arrived az the point ot
choosing between raising a company IN
Augusta or OF being outdone by such
places a. Houton. Millinocket. Bath
and Belfas-, 70 say nothing Of the larg-
or places that are recruiting or have
recruited companies.
We have no patience in these ser
Gus hours. Of Tin soldier" Jokes. This
IS serious business. This company NAV
never be ceeded-we devoutlv hone
they may iot-but in the midst OF a
downpour we might as we'll say:
This is the last storm: We are already
Wet. why provide shelter now?"
Let Us organize. equip and train a
National Guard company in Augusta
urder federal authority. provision and
pay, and secure tina, amount OF pro-
lection Of which We may vet be glad 70
avail ourselves. The State may need
such a regiment as this FOR police duty
shall We permit other cities and
towns 70 90 it while Augusta with the
State Capitol in its precincts, Tolls
back in its easy chair, content with its
splendid record up 70 date?
All. NJ. Augusta Is not THAT sort Of
en- American city Augusta is to raise
a companT and do it gladly and
handsomely. There's no other way
and no excuse for not doing it. We
have the men and the disposition. as
soon as the city actually sits lib and
notices what is going on.
Already boys; let 'er GO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
'KENT'S HILL NOTES

The student Young Mems Christian A.
ISOLATION elected officers THURSDAY -Se
ming for the balance OF the present seaooi
year Philip Arnold OF Portland was
elected president He has always proved
an able leader in religious work and Is
well liked by his schoolmates. He IS pre-
pairing for the ministry at kents HiA
and has received considerable experience
in public speaking during his two years
at the Seminary. Cecil GetcheA OF Au-
gusta was the boys choice for vice presi-
dent. He also is a leader among the BOYS
and his connection with the various attn
ietic teams makes him an ideal oflc4r
for the association. William Pound 4
freshman at the institution. viii fill the
Office OF secretary. He s = divinity stu
dent ard has already gained an enviahle
reputation as leader in association
work HIS splendid tenor voice dds
greatly 10 the evenings program when
ever he IS scheduled 70 appear Joseph
kieth OF Fayette. mascot OF the athletic
teams and company bugier. was elected
treasurer.
The important committees were also
appointed. program committee under
the leadership Of Paul Taylor OF Favette
and Bible study committee under the
leadership OF Elwood Bean OF Vienna
Cedric Sweat OF Portland and Warren
Presley Of Lubec. both members OF the
4l- football! team. will serve Oh the for
re-, and Arthur Pellister Of Fayerte ana
Eddie Howe OF Coopers Mills On the ,a,
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
L. OF VI. SCABBARD AND
BLADE APPOINTMENTS

Oronn. Me March SELECTIONS 10
Scabhard and Blade. honorary military
fraternity at University of Maine. were
made Wednesday az the chapel exer-
cises by Or. Robert j. Alley. president
o. the Institution and the following
members u the unit 81 the Reserve Of
ticerS Training Corps here were chos-
en-. Captain Norman D. Plummer OF
Dorchester. Mass: Capt. Alfred c.
>tursis OF Auburn: Capt Edwin A.
Riley OF I-ivermore Falls: Capt. Will
lard Wight of Berlin. n H: Capt.
Samuel f. Jones OF Augusta: Capt.
Clifford r. Larrabee Of Old Town:
Lieutenant Harold N. Pierce OF Nor
ridgewock: Lieutenant Clifford D.
DenniSon OF Harrison: Lieutenant
Lawrence Z, Morrow OF Saco: Lieu
tenant Samuel w Collins Of Caribou:
Lieutenant Curtis l. CasweN OF Orono
and Lieutenant Clifford NJ. Winter of
N.ngfeld.
Members are elected for military
proficiency. ~ the old members of
Compapy n. Second Regiment. Names
representation q the fraternity which
IL established 7- IL colleges and uni
verSir.eS throughout The country which
g!v- military training
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
The Portland Press Spirit

Sometimes it is difficult 10 choose
Of congratulation. There is where we
find ourselves with respect TO the Port
lend Press fire. With exclamations OF
regret, admiration for the grit and en-
terpr!se If the Press staff and operat-
Ing OUTFIT, bubbles forth. Less than a
YEAR ago sc remarked. in commenting
on a similar disaster. they never lost
4 clip. or words 20 that effect
The fire that almost completely
wiped out the Press esta blishment was
Thursday evening. but Friday forenoon
along came the Portland Press as US
ual-Old Brother Pats and Knocks
owens department intact, hen coops
and all
Of course this edition OF the Press
vas put together in the Evening Ex-
press and Advertiser Office and Jun of
ut their presses, with true Express
Advertiser hospitality and friendship,
but the Press crew was "on the Job
with the same old spirit and determin-
alton
Extending sympathy in their mis-
fortune, Ne offer congratulations 10
Editor Harry ". Bigelow and his staff
Of newspaper -the-toppers on the
evidence al hard that real newspaper
man never throws up the sponge