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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
STATEMENT BY CHI. CLEAVES OF
MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COM. ON
NE. AND MAINE FREIGHT RATES

the memorial they being entirely in
terstate matters, that they have no
final jurisdiction and all that they
can do is to bring the matters TO the
attention OF the Federal Admnistra-
ton. urge the needs of New Eng
land and hope for and expect fair
treatment.
The several matters contained in
the memorial relate to: |. Differ
entail rates. .. Export and import
rates. 3. The recent horizontal in
crease. 4. The resulting class rate
situation. 5. Tho rates on coal.
6. The general rate level.
The shippers and receivers of
freight understand that the differen-
tial rates relating TO New England
have been III effect for more than 40
years over the Grand Trunk, Cana
dian Pacific, and Rutland routes.
and that business in New England
depends in a large measure for its
success upon these differentials. AS
the memorial says, they have been
in force so long time that they
have been woven into the industrial
fabric" These differential rates.
Continued on Page 2. Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
LUDENDORFF SAYS
GERMANS ARE STILL
MASTERS SITUATION

Amsterdam, Aug. 1.-THE enemy
evaded us on July IS and we thereupon,
as early as the evening OF the 10TH
broke off operations. 1t is always our
endeavor to stop an undertaking as soon
as the stake is not worth the cost. l
consider it one OF my principal duties
to share the blood and strength of our
soldiers
Gen. Ludendorf. first quartermaster
general of the German army. made this
statement to a gathering of German
newspaper correspondents who were re-
ceived bv Field Marshal Won linden
burg and himself. according TO dispatch
es received here
Referring to General Foch. General
I.udendorff continued: His plan was
undoubted', to cut off the entire arc or
our front south Of the Aisne by a break
through on the flank. But with the
proved leadership of our seventh and
ninth armies that was quite impossible.
I'VE reckoned with an attack on July
IS and were prepared for it. The en-
envy experienced very heavy losses and
the Americans and Africal artillery
troops. which we do not underestimate.
suffered severely. BY the afternoon Of
the 18th we already were fully masters
of the situation and shall remain so, We
left the abandoned ground to the nemy
according to our regular plan. Gain of
ground and Marine are only catch words
without Importance for the issue of the
war We are now, as before, confident :"
Marshal Won Hindenburg also dilated
on how economically the troops of Ger
many had been used. He said; This
circumstance and supply considera tons
decided our mea sures. and we trans
ferred the fighting to favorable ground
where the troops could easily be SIP
piled. We all want peace but it must
be peace with honor"
The correspondents declare that Won
Hindenburg is in the best of health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
% MAINE NAMED IN
sunday CASUALTIES

Washington, Aug. 4-Tbe army
'''a''y ilst today contains 2s3
'D'e' hilled in action. 81; died Of
"Is . died Of aeroplane acct
'4'' J. oied from accident and 9th
''uSes I, died Of disease. 5;
1Nned severely. 800. wounded
s""E' J. wounded. degree un-
WI o. missing IN action. u.
The llst includes
Alled in actlon-Major John H.
NSnchourg, Va; Lieut.. Forbes
a. Denver. Col, Sergts Otis
WI Made. Mss; Roual W. Nord-
quincy Mass; carroll S.
sssT kEzAR FALLS, MAINE;
= names Noah C. Frink, Charlotte,
'''a'eS Albert c. Barnstead.
4er'lile Mass: Frank Cherby
)" London. Ct, John F. Cody.
''enam' Mass; Fred j. Newton,
!. 'lOary' Mass; Boles,aw osmo,is-
-. aN'oeket' r. /: Joseph c. Duel.
we Newton Upper Falls. Mass;
NAM. g. PRATT, JR.. CARLSON,
Nav, Reginald Young. Granville,
Dsd
s M from wounds-Captain John
NIasaains' Brooklyn; Corporals
H. Nm'N BERRY. UNITY, ME.
|Ra,,o. VI aeroplane accident-Lieut.
wa Bishop. Detroit. Mich.
V, ' u. severely-Captain Mel
lan.. . Chicago; Lieutenants
i - Kelley. Lynn. Mass; John
ran. gan, West Rutland. Vt; Ser
ono ono y ELMER o. GEORGE, on.
~, w. MAINE. Chester R. Thomas.
rass ,ey Mass; Corporals Cecil w
sossr, e nyae Park. Mass: JOHN w.
dur W -. BREWER, MAINE; Ar
aech.n. Hmith. Dorchester, Mass:
80 'n =. clEWELLYN R. DECK.
MAINE ALIEN STREET. eANcoR,
serr privates Rudolph E. F.
Buck W eene, N. H; Herbert G.
.ron. Rs a,po,e' Mass; Herbert Cam
csm,n.S,,I 0I nine. Mass: James ].
(ce,t;n..s0 4oury. Mass: Victor e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05

Chairman Benjamin F. Cleaves Of
the Maine Public Utilities Commits
sion has issued the following state
ment regarding the freight rates in
New England and Maine:
The Maine Public Utilities Com
mission, in conjunction with the
commissions of the other New Eng
land states, under date of August ],
transmitted to William G. McAdoo,
director general of the United
States Railroad Administration. a
memorial with reference to certain
features of the New England freight
situation which have arisen since
the railroads Of the country have
been under Federal control. Upon
this memorial it is expected that the
director general will grant some
what prompt hearing, and it is hoped
that some substantial relief will b.,
obtained. The New England com
missions are not at all sure Of what
their authority may be with refer
ence to even intrastate matters. but
are agreed, Of course that with ref
erence to matters touched upon in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
HON. FRANK J. HAM SPEAKS AT
GATHERING OF REPUBLICANS
AT BELFAST SATURDAY A. M.

Belfast, Me, Aug. At a man is
going to be a successful public Of
fetal, he must look after the small
things as we'll as the big" said Hon.
Frank j. Ham of Augusta, chairman
CT the Republican State committee
lat a gathering of Republicans here
Saturday forenoon.
Mr.. Ham discussed in a convincing
way the administration Of Governor
Carl E Milliken and the great CO.
operation that had existed between
the Chez Executive of the State and
the Maine delegation in Congress.
He described many of the things that
had been done by these seven men to
support the National Administration
and especially did he detail' the ac-
tivities of the Governor.
"In giving attention to details.
Governor Milliken has been enabled
to provide a business administration
that will stand favorable comparison
with any in the country.
1.-The State of Maine has required
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
otal 1,430 Compared
with 1850 of Week
,RAND TOTAL
ALL CASUALTIES
NOW 1876
kveral Maine Men Reported
Killed and Wounded in Sat-
urday and Sunday Casualty
Iists-Marine List

Washington. Aug. Army and Ma
.s Corps casualties reported from
r.,ssas durin; the week ending today
creased 1890 compared with 1850 the
hex before. Total casualties reported
" 1916 including today's army list
@-the .argest number yet reported
J single day-and Marine Corps list
two. While as yet no figures on cas-
kdes on the great allied offensive In
hch American troops are playing so
Enpicuous a part have been received,
a increase in the daily army lists IN
|rstedy is due in part to this fight
by The increase for the week was 1884.
DE Marine Corps list included only As
b the seven days.
In the 1876 casualties. total deaths,
Fcluding 81 men lost at sea, men kill
in action. died Of wounds, diseases.
tcidents and other causes, numbered
EA-army men $40. marine 7a4 The
rounded aggregate S2s4-army men 7c4i.
farlnes l2N. The missing. including
'nsoners, total 7&-arrny men 10, ma
mes IS. OF the weeks Increase deaths
'om all causes totalied e5i as COMPARED
nth 1913 the week before; the wounded
numbered 132 compared with sol the pre.
nous week, and the missing and prison.
US totailed AZ compared with IS the
'eek before. The summary of army
reported follows: Killed in
shon 0ncludns ri at sea-. s7s7; died
wounds, H', died of disease. 1914; died
ACCIDENT and other causes. GIG.
wounded in action. 70H; missing in
euon Nncluding prisoners), no; total
LIZA
Inc Marine Corps casualties summary
'a'ws Deaths. '34; wounded. 100: in
y naNds Of the enemy. 5: missing "a.
wal 39s The Marine Corps summary
4''uaeS Inc deaths Of % officers. the
'0Vnd'ns Of 81 others and one missing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05

Dark Harbor, Me. Aug. 4-Forme:'
President Theodore Roosevelt came
out OF the seclusion of his vacation
retreat here on the Maine coast to
deliver a stirring patriotic address
today. From every summer resort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
Americans Alone CAPTURE 8.4OO

Washington Aug 4-Allied troops in the Asne- Marine
salient reaped he full fruits OF victory Saturday. when
the enemy who met his second great defeat the Marine
was driven IN confusion beyond the line of the Vese Gen.
Ferhng reported in his communque for yesterday which
was received today alone captured
840O prisoners and 1873 guns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
Through Veritable Charnal Houses

Paris Aug 4-(Battlefron 345 P M)-Alled forces in
of the Germans have passed through vertabe char
mel houses with the debris of war; The bodies If
men and horses mingled with broken vehicles
alongside Of monster ammuni ton Dumps some partially ex
ploded and others intact Bodies of Germans found in
clusters beyond the of the allied artillery indicated that
severe punishment inflicted the fleeing columns by
the French American and British aviators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
Allies Cross Aisne at Several Points

Paris Aug. 4-(Battle Front LOS P. M)-Aled troops
have crossed the Asne at several points between scissors
and Venze The German resistance aterng on the left
wing OF the Allied advance while it growing stubborn
desperate on the right wing, where the Germans still retain
foothold the southern bank the Vese between Cham
pgny and Jcnchery, northwest of Rheims
The number of prisoners captured by the Allies during
last two days will thrill the allied world when
The Vese river which flooded owing to the heavy
rains has hampered the German reaguad which un
able to ford the stream and had to fight for their lives The
most Of these Germans killed the rest were made
iprisoners.
fishes completely surrounded by American troops The
Germans are retaining foothod in the extreme northern
part OF the town where there IS house to house fighting
Crack Prussan guard units offering the most desperate
resistance to the Americans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND WARMER

Northern New England: fair and
warmer Monday; Tuesday fair.
Southern New England. fair and
warmer Monday and Tuesday.
Eastern New York. warmer Monday
and probably Tuesday except local
thunder showers in North portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
Both Enemy Flanks Apparently Turned

Paris, Aug 4(Batteront APO P M)-Both TANKS of the
German armies between Rheims and Scissors appear have
turned The French have forced crossing of the Vese
west of Rheims.
German renforcemens reported arriving in the Sois-
sector from the north The Allies continue their advance
according to latest reports although is held within p
dent limits The allied left wing has moved than the
right and further in the scissors region might ex
pose it to counter-attack from the enemy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
General Forecast

Fair weather is indicated for prac-
tIcally all parts of the Washington
forecast district.
1t will be warmer in New Eng
land and the Northern portion of the
middle Atlantic states, and so far as
can ow be seen the high tempera-
lures will continue for several DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
GAS TABLETS FOR
STOMACH GAS

MEALS GAS TABLETS stop gas and sour
fermentation after eating, stop belching,
reduce bloatins ans: gas pressure, sweet
en- and correct acid stomach. One once
TABLETS 1t any reliable drug stores,
mayteodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
Boston Forecast

Boston, Aug. 4-Forecast for Bos-
ton vicinity; Fair and warmer
Monday and Tuesday. Moderate
southerly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
Americans Take Town of Fismes

With the American Army the Aisne Marine Front Au.
gust 4-(By the Associated Press-The town Of Fisnes
taken late today by the American troops supported by
the French. 4.
The French are the Vesle several points
eastward and the line has been extended northwes amt
Rheims to La Neuvlette. The Germans y, sors az
sharply from Muizon to Champigny get h'"--At-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
RELIABILITY

When Blu. ing Jewelry the reliability
Of the firm you're trading with IS the
first consideration. We have been in
the Jewelry business right here Lis
bon Street S. years and guarantee every
article sold in our store TO be exactly
as represented. We also guarantee our
prices to be as low tor lower) as any
other reliable Jewelry H, Sc in Maine!
Watches. Diamonds. Rings. Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings. Silverware for the
table and all sorts of beautiful and in
expensive Gift articles.
OreW's Reliable JeweIry Store
Established 1876 years ago.
73 Lisbon Street. Lewiston, Me.
auZ1d1Wk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
AMERICANS TAKE FISHES, GREAT GERMAN SUPPLY DEPOT
LON Aug have taken ties by assault ana ho the soufh hn
the Var

kFD ADVANCE
Fisnes is completely by American TROOPS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05

War Stamps-'T:'s a fine
habit" -.-......e,..,...,,..,
.Iy is-s. ~ - *
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-05
.,oxnAY: Fair and Warmer

crime to Re.tire-the
r.;ser" Buy a War Stamp
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06
Plan No Drive.

German soldiers believe that Ger
many is not planning any more
O ffensives because of the war pow
er shortage, according to a prisoner
who was a former bank employe
and the owner of a Berlin restaurant.
He said the soldier no LONGER has
any enthusiasm for war. Most of
those with whom he came in con-
tact believed the war would end
soon.
The prisoner has been fighting
three years and declared he was
thoroughly tired of it. He said the
soldiers understood that the Ger
man losses in the recent drive had
been very great. He said he knew
of one division of $4,000 which had
been reduced to less than 1000
Plenty of Germans. he added,
would desert and surrender if given
the opportunity. Many of them are
constantly watching a chance to
give themselves up to the Ameri-
cans.
The man power question and the
actual entry of American troops
into the fighting are worrying the
German military leaders, he said.
Dull apathy in Germany is giving
way to intense anxiety according to
reports from Berlin, received at
The Hague, says the Daily Mail
correspondent in the Dutch capi-
tai.
Newspaper criticism show an
urgent demand for reinsurance and
several papers pin their fate on the
Hindenbere line.
The military critics of the Nerieu
Courant of The Hague whose en-
thusiasm over previous German
victories had been noticed, think it
possible that the Germans may be
forced to the Rhine if Marshal
Foch does not give them time to
gain secure position on the Hin.
denberg line.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06
Labor Conferences.

What is con ,idered one of the
most important projects to deal
with, the farm labor situation, is
now being plannei by labor specia-
lists OF the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture. Farm labor
conferences will be held during
September and the first part of Oc-
tobtr in every State in the Union,
where the Federal labor specialists
and officials OF the States Relations
Service will discuss labor questions
and their solution with officials Of
the State agricultural colleges, State
farm.help specialists. county agent
leaders, extention leaders, and others
interested. The object is to get all
agencies to work together and to
have the various departments of
the State colleges to consider how
their campaigns can be carried on
with a minimum amount of labor.
For example, if the dairy depart
ment Of State college is planning
to conduct a campaign for increas-
ing the number of dairy cattle in
the State. the officials of that de-
partment will be asked to show how
the program can be carried out
with the minimum or present sup
ply of labor Each department will
be asked to recast its program, so
that it can be met with present sup
plies of farm labor
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06

The town of Potsdam. in Gascona-
de county, said to be the only town
in the country which failed to hold
War Saving meeting June % and
which up to July |, had subscribed
for only $3.50. worth of War Saw
ines stamps, has turned over a
new leaf" and at a rousine meeting
held Saturday subscribed for $3.50
worth of W. s. s. and promised to
raise the remainder of its quota of
$500 within ten davs. The resi-
dents also declared their intention
of changing the name of the town
from Po'sdam TO PerShin9. A. Ly-
man Donlln. OF st Louis, secretary
Of the Missouri Federation Of Com
merical Clubs, Was the principal
speaker Of the evening.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06
Germany WeakenS.

The news to the effect that Ger.
many has aCceded to the Spanish
demands and will turn over to
Spain all shipping now interned in
Spanish ports indicates that Ger
many has learned something since
the day when negotiations were be-
ing carried on with the United
States,
There was a limit to Spanish
patience somewhere, and there were
indications that the limit was not
far off. 1t was announced several
days ago that the Spanish and
American Governments were about
to reach an agreement on a large
loan to be made by Spanish bank.
ers, with the consent of the Span.
ish Government,
This loan, which was to facilitate
the purchase of supplies for the
American Army, indicated to say
the least, that there was no unfriend
illness in Spain toward this nation
and German officials could not fail
to see the point.
Germany cannot afford to make
new enemies. The old arrogance,
which caused the German war lords
to act as if a few armies more or
less opposed to Germany was a
matter of no consequence. is gone.
Therefore, when Spain asserts a
right and at the same time shows
signs of closer friendship to Ger,
many's enemies. compliance takes
the place of defiance. If Germany
really concludes an agreement like
that which is announced from Spain
and keeps the agreement, the facts
will be evidence that German res.
Olution is weakening,
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06
Closing Hours in Stores.

A widespread movement for
horter hours for opening of stores
is reported. Department stores in
some of the large cities are going so
far as to open only from 10 to 4:3O
during the coming season. BY do
ing so they will save coal, for heat
ing. electric light and power, etc
While it would take the direct re
quest of the Government to induce
stores throughout the country to
come down to these hours, there has
been for some time a general ten
dency toward shortening the open
ing time of retail stores. 1t is a
fairly general rule, that the smaller
the place, the longer the stores keep
open. In many country towns they
still are open every day and even
ing,
During recent years many stores
that formerly kept open long hours,
have shortened their schedules by
opening fewer evenings or none at
all, by closing one afternoon a week,
or other changes. The public soon
adjusts itself, and everyone is equal
ly well of, provided everyone goes
into it. If some mechants refuse to
60 in with the rest, or if nearby
towns have different hours, there is
friction, the whole plan may be spoil.
ed, and everyone work harder than
necessary.
1t would be great deal better il
uniform agreements could be made
for the closing of stores, not merely
GOVERNS single towns, but whole
sections or an entire state. Present
hours could be considerably reduced
with great benefit to proprietors and
their clerks and a saving of light
and heat. The costs of running
stores could be slightly reduced and
the people would get the benefit.
The Government would highly ap-
prove of the idea in war time, and
it IS quite possible that it will take
action in that direction. People
engaged in retail trade are hard
workers and are entitled to all the
rest and leisure they are likely to
oct.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06
Orders Telephone COnsOIi-
datiOn.

The Postmaster General has is
sued orders looking toward the con-
solidating OF telephone companies
throughout the country. There are
several thousand independent com
panies in the United States. and the
Bell lines are in competition with
many of these. Postmaster General
Burleson has named Nathan C
Kingsbury' vice.president of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company, and George W. Robertson.
president of the Tri-State Tele
graph and Telephone Company TO
conduct investigations and To make
negotiations and arrive at agree
ments for the unificatiOn and con-
solidation of the various companies
operating in the same communities
The policy of the Postofflce De
partment as announced 10 recent
statement also directs all companies
to "confine extensions and better
ments to imperative and unavoid-
able work to meet war requirements
and the vital commercial needs of
the country" The telephone and
telegraph companies all appear to
be giving hearty cooperation to the
new policies brought about by Gov
ernment control.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06

The large feet of new type of de-
stroyers which have been added to
our navy are proving a more for
midable addition to its fighting force
than was at first anticipated. Their
narrow beam and great speed make
them difficult target to shoot at,
and yet they are opponents to be
seriously reckoned with even by
battleships, They have largely
taken the place of the scout cruiser
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06

The correct thing now is to take
your sugar with you when you 90
visiting. Another correct thing is
to stay at home, Very few people
want you to come and eat their al
lowance of foodstuffs and leave
them with an empty sack.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06

Just as America starts prepara-
ton for the Fourth Liberty Loan
the German Junkers cause to sp-
pear a new peace suggestion. Bel
gium will be restored, the terms in.
innate. but the Kaiser wants his
colonies restored. With Americas
vast resources yet scarcely scratch.
ed, and with the fighting spirit just
now beginning to be aroused. it will
not be Germany who will dictate
peace terms Rather will a man
down Washington way. with a
smooth face and firm chin. whose
initials are W w.. be in better po-
sition to say what is what.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06

The people who sued the Cunard
Line for losses on the Lusitania
brought the wrong defendant into
court. Their case, however. is being
tried against the right party in
France.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06
September 18th

Is the date the fall term begins
at the Hannibal Commercial COL
lege, Hannibal, Missouri. Write
for particulars. 4t
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06

There never were such suburban
ties as the Yanks, They are always
being reported as visiting the SUBJ
urbs of some French city. The
next day we learn that they have
Done down town. And the Germans
have moved to the country.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-09-06

Under the heading, Hang the
Kaiser" The Springfield Leader
figures it out this way: What is
the difference between wholesale
murder and retail murder? What
is the difference between two men
in Springfield conspirine to murder
a man and a dozen men in Potsdam
conspiring to murder millions of
men?" In the Springfield case the
law would be plain, and it should be
plain in the Potsdam case.