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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
Aroostook Pomona

Aroc stock County Pomona Crane
met with Aroostook Valley GRANGE,
Fort Fairfield, Saturday. Feb. IS, with Il
large attendance. Seventeen candidates
were instructed in the work of tie
Fifth degree.
George Findlin, member of the ASH
cultural committee, reported on his talk
with Dean Leor S. Merrill. followed ~
other members on the prices and plant
ing for another season.
A committee consisting of Daniel
Gilman r. l.. Johnson and :. L. Crit
fin was appointed to confer and see
what is to he done on car shortage.
The literary program follows: Read
ins, Mrs l.. f. futile: piano and mar
do:in duet, by two of the Sisters; Noca!
solo. Jessie Dorsey
Lecture on Food Conservation" by
Eunice II. Niles. Emergency Home
Demonstration Agent. who is lecturinS
and demonstrating on serious topics
throughout the county. was listened 10
with much interest. the members Oh
tanning some very useful Information.
Local solos were rendered by Miss
Ayerill and George Findlin; an essay by
Mrs. Acorn and an Grafton by Frank
Crosby,
The next meeting will be with Pres
tile Grange Westfeld. Saturda".
March is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
Stevens Mills Grange

At the last regular meeting of
Stevens Mills Grange, the ladies cir
Gle presented the sum Of -$2J TO the
grange to go toward pay ing for the
electric lights. 1t was also voted to
pay the electric light note Of $50 and
interest. Resolutions on the death Of
Frances Stevens were read and adopt
ed. The third and fourth degrees
We're worked. The evenings program
also included clippings and stories by
several of the Numbers. Refreshments
were served. The next meeting will
be on the evening Of March {,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
DanviIle Junction Grange

Danville grange will hold an all daN
meeting next Saturday. State Master
Thompson will be present during the
morning session and speak. During the
afternoon an address Will be given by
State Horticulturist Dudley. This SEES
sion will begin at one o'clock and will
be open to the public. All are invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-26
Rowe's Corner Grange
Auburn Grange

The Auburn Change worked the
third and fourth degrees on class Of
u candidates Saturday evening. The
work Of the degree team and of the
auxiliary was highly complimented
Music was furnished by Miss Isla
Mower. Attention was called to the
collection soon to be taken for the Red
Cross. The supper which followed the
work was IN charge of NH and Mrs
r. * McCibbou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Rolling Stock Demanded
Only Covers That Seized
By the Germans in France

New York. Nov. 15-In answer to
German claims that surrender OF
5000 locomotives and 10000 rail-
road cars as demanded by the AL
lies, would bring famine upon the
country, Stephen Lausanne. head of
the official bureau of French in
formation. declared here today that
Marshal Foch had imposed on the
enemy merely a restitution of roll
ling stock which it's armies of in
vdsion seized in Belgium and north
ern France during the war. The
German authorities pretend, he said
that this equipment is needed to
transport food from the farms TO
the cities. When the American press
is filled with these claims it is per-
haps well to remind the public that
the invaders seized in France 50,-
600 cars and in Belgium the entire
rolling stock, comprising 5000 en-
eines and 10000 cars. Marshal Foch
answered that the equipment speci-
fed in the armistice terms was nee
essary to the ratiOning of the civil
ian populations of Belgium and
northern France. who he said. had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
League Of Nations Plan is
Praised and Criticized in j. S.
Senate Debate on FRIDAY

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE plan for
a league of nations to enforce peace.
as proposed by President Wilson in
his fourteen principles and endorsed
by Allied statesmen, was criticized
and approved in debate today in the
Senate. Senators Walsh Of Montana
and Owen Of Oklahoma. both Dem
ocrats, praised the plan and COM
mended the endorsement of it by
Premier Lloyd George and other
British leaders in recent speeches.
while Senator Senator Poindexter,
Republican, of Washington. declared
such a. league would necessitate re-
vision of the federal constitution and
would virtually abrogate provisions
of the Monroe doctrine. Senator
Penrose of Pennsylvania, Republican.
characterized the plan as "a novel
idea" which should be carefully con-
sidered. He also inquired as to
whether the league has not been adj
vocated for the purpose of furtherins
free trade. During the debate SEN
ator Owen declared that league Of
nations was responsible for bringing
to its knees. He denied
that the league as proposed would in
any way interfere with this country's
tariff or internal affairs and declared
this is the logical and opportune time
for its establishment. Regarding op-
position of Col Roosevelt to the adj
of Germany into the league,
Walsh in approving the plan.
said that unless Germany is admitted
the other nations Of the world must
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

the northeastern department Maine
reported a 100 percent subscription
OF 100000 and Vermont a 95 percent
SUBSCRIPTION, with a total Of s451 $50.
me division has subscribed sS.2s4
90 or % percent of it's quota. The
central department reported a sub
scription of $33.965,734 or so percent
OF its quota. The southeastern de-
partment has subscribed s4,621,924 or
oS percent Of its quota. The South
ern department subscribed 81 per
cent with a total of s4,08O,97O. The
Western department has subscribed
but $4,l'9,527 or 40 percent of it's
quota.
The amounts subscribed by fifteen
OF the larger cities arc: New York,
Sls,6oo,ooo; Cleveland $500, 900:
Pittsburg $2.ooS,736; Chicago, $1,000
600: Boston, sl.35S,7S3; Kansas City.
S76o,3S2; Buffalo, s702,550; San Fran
cisco, $4,000; Baltimore, s516,2O4;
Louisville, S514,159; Atlanta, 1868 .OOn:
Portland. Oregon, $2S2.000 Seattle.
$i35.Ooo New Orleans, 100000; Salt
Lake City. $530.000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

mediate specific limitation of taxes
to four billion dollars in 1920 also
developed. but Senator Simmons
said majority OF the committee
favors it Because of prospective
Republican control of both houses Of
Congress next March, Republican
opposition to limiting taxation two
years hence was not unexpected and
a strong fight in both houses on
this feature of the revenue bill is
now considered probable. If it de-
velops it will be the first settlement
partisan difference in the measures
consideration. In statement to-
night regarding Mr.. McAdoo's con-
ference with the committee Chair
man Simmons said the secretary
has estimates of s1s,00o,0oo of gov
eminent expenditures next year and
of probable reductions by 1920
which would make possible reduc-
tions of the tax bill to about four
billion dollars largely are guess
work" based upon all possible in
complete information. The finance
committee will meet tomorrow 70
begin its work. There is general
sentiment in the committee that
many of the special excise taxes, in
GLIDING those of luxuries should be
stricken from the bill. Modification
Of other schedules also is favored.
but most members agree that the
course Of future revision, cannot be
definitely determined until transi.
ton on the country from war to a
peace basis is further advanced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

Washington, NOV 15-Develop-
mcfts in Europe, not only in the
military way but in the field Of in
ternational politics and the ten
dcncy of the revolutionary spirit
manifested by the demoralized civ
iilan populations OF the central en-
pires to spread to neighborng
states have Influenced the Allied and
American governments to arrange
tor the meeting at an early date IF
the great congress. The Atlantic
cables We're buried today with gov
crnment business made up Of the
most part of exchanges between
Washington and Paris where the
inter-allied counciii is trying %
reach an agreement as to the time
and place for holding the confer
ence. the conditions under which it
shall be held and the nations that
shall be admitted to participation.
Consideration of this last question
probably will occupy much time for
with Utmost every day there witness
SEES the birth of a new state. There
has been q disposition to delay the
holding Of the peace conferences I'M
til the political situation in Europe
had somewhat crystallized but it
was understood today that other
considerations finally led to a de-
cision by the associated govern
ments to proceed to assemble the
conference at the earliest date that
CAM be set. having regard to the
difficulty Of ensuring the attendance
of the commissions and delegates at
Versailles which seems most likely
TO be selected as the place of the
netting. One reason suggested for the
change of decision is the necessity
Of restoring the channels of trade
and industry in the late enemy
states 50 as to afford employment
to labor and thereby relieve the
threat Of Bolshevism and anarchy.
Another is the general desire ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
RAILROADS HAVE
USED UP NEARLY
HALF OF BILLION

Washington, Nov. 15.-Railroads
up to October spent s403, 100000 of
their billion dollar improvement pro
gram, authorized by Director General
McAdoo for the year 1918, said a
statement today by Robert S. I.ovett.
director of the railroad administra-
ton division of capital expenditures.
OF this amount $173,716.000 was spent
for additions and betterments. such
as track improvements. machinery
buildings. wharves and terminals:
s216,1S6,0O0 for cars and locomotives
and only 1851 900 for new track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Another Wireless Appeal
Sent to President Wilson
view German Government

Washington: To the Secretary If
State: The German government and
the German people have gratefully
taken cognizance Of the fact that
the President of the United States
is ready to consider favorably the
sending of food to Germany.
Distress is urgent. (Section mis-
sing). I believe 1 am not appealing
in vain to the humanitarian feelings
of the President If l ask you 70
submit to him the request that II
order TO save German people from
perishing from starvation and an
archr he will as quickly as possible
and send to the Hague or some
place. plenipoteniaries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
New England Educators Urge
Campaign Of characterization
Be Carried on in All Schools

Bo5ton, Nov. 15.-Ncw England
school supcr1ntcndents and teachers
were urged to carry on campaigns of
Amerlcdnizailon in their schools by
speakers at the joint convention Of
educators held in the State House
today Amcricanization week will be
held in Massachusetts in January
Alexander Whiteside, chairman of
the differentiation committee of the
Massachusetts, Public Safety COM
mttee declared that the foreign
born population in New England had
becn loyal during the war and de-
served TO be treated upon a basis ~
absolute equality with American born
citizens He said that committees rep
rfsenting - races in Massachusetts
sold sl6,M0,o0o of the third Liberty
bonds and did better than that in
The Fourth loan. Whatever We may
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
JUGO-SLAVS LEFT
in POSSESSION
AUSTRIAN SHIPS

Paris, Nov. by The Associated
Press) .-Jusos-Sla crews remaining
aboard the Austrian fleet in the Ad-
ratio are reported to have made a
proposition to turn over the wal
ships to the United States but as
this was considered inexpedient it
wes arranged later that the vessels
should be turned over to Allied and
American forces in accordance with
the arnnistice terms.
All the Austrians departed on the
eve Of the signing Of the armistice,
leaving only Jugo- slavs on the ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

the shipping situation on the CONT
nent
Commenting on the governments
plan to continue the emergency
shipbnilding program to help make
up the deficit OF 20,000000 tons
brought about through the ravages
of war. NJ. Hurley said American
yards will produce $50 vessels of
100000 tons aggregate during No
vcmber and December. Another 450,-
600 tons of cargo carriers would be
released he said, by completion on
or before Jan. ! OF vessels in the
nitrate trade. which will be discon-
tinued as Il result OF munitions max
ing on large scale. Mr.. Hurley de-
clared that his board hopes to return
ships in the service of the War De-
partment and vessels under its own
charter engaged in government
trade to the regular commercial
channels within a year.
The Shipping Board would con-
tinue. he asserted, its policy of
American wages and would conduct
Il country wide propaganda to at
tract men to the merchant marine.
feature of this plan. he saws is
the preparation of textbook on
ships and shipping. which will be in
troduced as having spent billions in
building up merchant marine, de-
clared Mr.. Hurley, with ships equip
ped with quarters fit for Americans.
We propose 20 carry on the work
we have begun. All we ask is that
manufacturers take advantage of
their opportunity and provide the
cargoes necessary TO keep these ves-
sells at sea- He predicted that with
In five years. ] 100000 men would be
engaged in operating the merchant
marine. including officers and sea-
men, shipyard workers and men and
women making marine equipment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

continue to maintain large land and
sea forces. Senator Walsh read
from writings Of H. G. Wells. the
British author. praising President
Wilson as the leader of English pol
itical thought and discussing the OBJ
jections to the league.
Mr.. Wells statement that a sub :
sidized press" opposes disarmament,
brought q protest from Senator Reed
of Missouri against the argument that
men who are opposed to the league
oppose it for selfish reasons. SEN
ator Poindexter attacked Mr.. Wells.
characterizing him as brilliant
writer, a socialist. pacifist and inter-
nationalist, belonging to "a great
CLASS of radicals" whose doctrines
are the same as those advocated by
William Hohenzollern, who, he added,
also is an internationaIist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

THE German minister then asked
me If, in going to Serbia's assist
ance. l was looking forward to any
benefits that might accrue to Greece.
/ replied NO. He then said: But
if Greece will remain neutral we are
in a position to give her very great
industrial benefits | asked what
were tao benefits Germany would of
fer us. | put that question knowing
what the answer would be but
wanted it to come from him. Ger
many will give you Monastir and as
much more Of Serbia as you want
said to the minister You will allow
me to translate your offer into my
own words. What you would do is
this-You would ask me to dishonor
my signature, to dishonor my county
and to violate its obligations towards
Serbia, and as compensation you Of
fer me a part of the corpse of that
which I am expected to kill. My
country is too little to commit so
great an infamy.' ="
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
PART OF CREW
STR. DUMARU
AT MANILA

San Francisco, Nov. IA boat
containing twelve Americans and
two Filipinos, members of the crew
of the United States Shipping Board
steamer Dumarua, buried in the
southern Pacific. have arrived at
Manila. the marine department Of the
Chamber Of Commerce announced
here today. The Dumarua's crew
nouncement.
Recently the captain and three
members Of the crew were picked
up by an army transport between
Honolulu and the Orient Suisse
quently a boat load of the crew ar
rived at Legaspia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16

think Of the Germans" he contin-
ucd, they are here. Many of them
were loyal to the United States dur
ing the war. Massachusetts Germans
purchased 100000 OF the Third Lib
erty bonds and $7,0O0,OO Of the
Fourth. We must apply human un-
derstanding in our relations with the
people of German birth or parentage
and allow them to reconstruct along
with the rest Of Us" Payson Smith,
Massachusetts commissioner of edu-
cation, said Germans should be
taught in institutions Of higher edu-
cation as it would be unsafe for
America not to know the language
of its enemies. Officers elected by the
New England Association Of School
superintendent We're: President,
Henry H. Randall. Auburn, Me-. vice
president. Francis McSherry, Hol-
yoke: secretary and treasurer, F. r.
Eaton, Naugatuck, Ct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Urgent Reasons for
Early Converting Of
Peace Congress

pressed by all of the allied govern
ments to relieve the populations Of
the central powers from the danger
Of famine, il being recognized that
this relief work can be carried on
negotiated.
There also has been some appre-
henSion that delay in the conSumma-
ton of peace would have an ipjuri-
Gus effect upon industries in Ameri-
ca and tn, allied countries. With the
assurance of an early assembly of
the peace conference attention today
turned to the composition Of the
American Commission. The belief is
growing that President Wilson will
attend but probably not in the ca
pacity of a delegate or commission
er. 1t is known tha Secretary Lam
sing will head the American commits
sion and Col. T.. NJ. House, Justice
Louis Erandeis and Elihu Root, for
mer secretary of state, were mention
ed as others likely of selection Be-
side the delegates a number Of army
and navy officials must be named to
assist the commission. In that con-
nection attention has been directed
to the names Of Gen. Tasker H Bliss,
former chief Of staff and now Ameri-
can representative on the supreme
war council, Major General Enoch
Crowder. judge advocate general and
provost marshal. veteran of the
Hague conference and Brig. Gen.
Samuel Ahsell, acting judge advo-
cate general. ice Admiral William S.
Sims, Captain Ridgely Mclean. for
merly judge advocate Of the navy
James Brown Scott. formerly solicit
tor of the department Of state and at
present secretary Of the Carnegie En-
dowment for Universal Peace and al
so q participant In the last confer
ence at The Hague, is believed to be
under consideration for the Amer
lean commission. There will be OF
course. at least two assistant secre-
taries and a considerable number Of
attaches and clerks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Prime Minister of Greece
Tells Of Offer Made by German
Minister at Beginning Of War

London, Nov. lot British Wire
less Service Eliphtcrios Nenizelos,
PRIME minister of Greece, speaking in
London yesterday, referred to con
Versatlon he had al the beginning Of
me war with the German minister
Al Athens. The German ministry
0a' come to him because he was
4"are Of the declaration of M. Neni-
@cos that If Bulgaria attacked Serbia.
Hfeece would go TO the assistance OF
her ally.
Inc minister showed me the great
Anglers Groecc would run if she car
Va out hcr plan. because she would
ave opposed to her not only Bull
sara hut Germany" said NJ. Veniza-
l's' I replied that was EXCEEDING
sorry to hear that but it was our
'I'E 10 60 TO the assistance of our
H'S and Nc sroid carry out that
duty.
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Chairman Hurley Of Shipping Board Make
Announcement on Eve Of Departure for
Europe==Goes to Arrange Details Of
Transportation--To Compensate For
Use German and Austrian Ships,
Food for Central Powers Will
be Sent on Return Trips
TROOPS CAN BE BROUGHT BACK
AT RATE OF 100000 A MONTH
IF WAR DEPT. GIVES WORD

New York. Nov. 15-The govern
ment intends to return to this coun-
try speedily large part of the Am
erican ENpeditionary Forces. Ed
ward n. Hurley, chairman of the
United States Shipping Board an
nounced here tonight on the eve of
his departure for Europe, to ar
range the details Of their transpor-
tation
To offset the loss of transport
tonnage through the withdrawal
Of British ships hitherto en-
gagged IN carrying American sold
iers overseas, Mr. Hurley of the
Shipping Board hopes to utilize %
o.. 30 German and Austrian liners,
with accommodation for 1000 men
each. In consideration for the loan Of
these vessels, he said, food would be
sent to the people of Central Europe
on their return voyages. Mr. Hur-
ley said the Shipping Board would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
SLOW RESPONSE
IN BOSTON TO
WAR WORK FUND

Boston, Nov. 15.-IVith the rest OF
New England reporting encouraging
progress in the United War Work
campaign today the chief concern at
headquarters here was over the slow
response in metropolitan Boston
This district had given s2.3o0.OO0 up
to tonight, leaving s1,733.3333 to be
raised each of the remaining days il
the maximum quota of $500, 900 is
to be raised inside the time limit.
Contributions by states announced
tonight by the district committee was
Massachusetts 100000; Connect
cut, si.sS1.o0O; Maine, 5000 900.
Rnode Island $65l,00o: Vermont
$45l,65O New Hampshire $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Downward Revision Assured
Of War Revenue Bill TO About
Six Billion Dollars Total

aSh'hston, Nov. 15-Downward
revision Of the war revenue bill
a'ou' the six billion dollar total
'''0ilmended by Secretary McAdoo
1ppeaFs TO he assured. Members Of
senate finance committee said to-
"'sht after Mr.. McAdoo bod person
explained the committees
'sseS'ions as to future government
o;rh. ''ns made in his letter last
.. Ut 10 Chairman Simmons. Some
the secretary's proposals how
eroa, especially those to abandon
mas, sS profits taxation and increase
WIZ. WIZ 'ooal income taxes in 1920 met
said s'Fons opposition. Senators
Mo, Republican opposition to Mr..
'NAuoos recommendation for i'm
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KING. AND QUEEN
ENTER BELGIUM
PROBABLY NOV. %

Paris, Nov. 15-(British Wireless
Service)-The entry of the King and
Queen of Belgium into Brussels has
been proposed. The solemn event
probably will take place NOV. %.
coincident with the reopening of the
Belgian chambers. Meanwhile
special trains are being organized
for the transfer of the Belgian ad :
mnstration and diplomatic bodies.
A Paris despatch Wednesday said
king Albert and his family intend
ed to re-enter Brussels today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
DESERTERS FROM
GERMAN ARMY
PLUMBER TOWNS

London. Nov. 15-German army de-
serters who formed a Flying Divis-
ion" at Bremen are plundering Ger
man towns according to an Exchange
telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.
Thirty-six vera arrested in Berlin
and three of them were Immediately
shot. a score Of the others were
sentenced 20 death by court martial.
Some of the marauders were driven
out of the Hanover railway station on
Thursday. A number were arrested
and will be shot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Boy Scouts OF America Did
Real Service TO the j. S. Govt.
in Exposing Hun Activities

New York, Nov. 15.-\Vith the re-
ceipt Of a telegram from Secretary
of the Navy Daniels by the Boy
Scouts Of America today character
izing them as "chivalric young SOL
diers" because of their work during
the war. it was disclosed at national
that the Scouts work
ing on behalf of the government had
discovered numbers of alleged war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-16
Sugar Ration
Increased to 4 Lbs.
Person a Month

New York. Nov. 15-In announcing
today that there is plenty OF sugar
on hand to take care of any possible
demand the Federal Food Board is
sued instructions to retailer
throughout the state to supply
families with four pounds per per-
son per month, more beginning
December 1. Certificates will be is
sued at once to grocers authorized
stocking up on the new basis.