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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
GERMAN RAIDS
WE'RE REPULSED

Lc ndon, Jan. ..-Several raids were
made by the German forces last night
on the British positions on the Bel
sian and Arras fronts. The official
statement issued by the war depart
ment today says that all the raiding
parties We're repulsed.
The statement reads:
Yesterday evening under cover of a
heavy bombardment. three parties of
the enemy attempted to raid our po-
sitions in the neighborhood of Meri-
court. southeast of Lens. The hostile
parties We're disorganiZed by our ar
tillery fire and they failed to reach our
trenches. They then were attacked in
No Mans Land by our patrols who in
ficted many casualties and secured a
few prisoners.
Other raids attempted by the en-
emy in the course of the night were
all repulsed."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
USES HABEAS CORPUS
Lynn Man Seeks Re-
lease from Army on
Technicalities

Boston, Jan. 2.-The case of Peitro RQr
mano of Lynn, who is seeking his release
from the army by habeas corpus proceed
irgs based on charges Of fraud on tho
part Of the exemption board of Division
9 Lynn. was taken under advisement by
Judge Morton in the federal court today.
Romano, who failed to report with 9TH
ers at his quota at Camp Deyens, Is now
under arrest at Fort Banks charged with
being a deserter. His trial before a court
martial has been suspending pending a
decision in his habeas corpus proceedings.
Commenting on the testimony Judge
Morton expressed the belief that too many
technicalities appear in the draft cases.
He said that exemption officers as admin
istratve officers should make. every ef-
fort to get at the truth of every case
even though a drafted man, through ig
norance or otherwise, had failed to take
advantage Of all his privileges.
MAJ Bauer. appearing for the govern
ment, pointed out that Romano, who gave
his age as Il years. had tried to claim
exemption on dependency grounds. that
later aftidavits were fled .giving his age
as is years and that when both these
courses failed he tried to be exempted
On the alienage grounds. Major Bauer al
serted that the latter clayn was not
brought until after Romano had been ar
rested as deserter, and added that even
though the proceedings previously had
been unfair the decision was that of the
board and should have been obeyed by
Romano. who could have had his case re-
opened after reaching camp. Romano
he said, took the law into his own hands
and refused TO obey the order of the
board.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
MYSTERY SHIPS" CREW
GIVEN FREEDOM OF CITY

A Pacific Port, Jan. while the
Russian steamer Shilka, regarded as
a mystery ship for some time after
her arrival here from Nladivostok un-
der Bolsheviki control. is still closely
guarded by police and federal officers,
the sailors are now allowed the free
dom of the city.
Government officials, it was said to-
day, have decided there is no reason
for OBTAINING the steamer and she is
now taking a cargo of pig iron for the
return voyage.
When she arrived here last month, ii
was reported she had brought 100000
in gold for the defense of the Indus
trial Workers Of the World, now
awaiting trial at Chicago and for
time it was thought she might be in
termed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03

to break through YOU have stopped
him. 1t will be the same tomorrow.
The default Of the Russians has Z
shaken your faith. I take this occa..
sion to assure YOU that the co-opera
ton of the United States is. becoming,
more powerful every day. You are
firmly determined to fight as long as
necessary to assure peace for your
children because you know that if
those who are most impatient call for
peace those who are most persistent
fix the conditions OF peace.
Il salute your flags. and In address
ing to you my most atfectionate wishes
Tor 1918 l express to YOU once again
my pride in commanding you and ray
full confidence in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
new ASSIGNMENTS FOR
RETURNED OFFICERS

Washington. Jan. -.-Secreta-y Ba-
kcr FORMALLY announced tonight the
new assignments of the three general
officers who yesterday returned from
France. where they served as division
ri commanders with the American OK
dictionary forces.
Nal Gen. William l.. Sibert. who
headed the first division of regulars to
land in France. takes command of the
"outheaStern department, relieving
ten. William T. lnvall, retired.
Maj, Gen. William ~ Mann. who
commanded the Rainbow" National
Guard Division goes to the eastern de-
rartn.ent, relieving Maj. Gen. Eli d.
lIoyic. retired.
Maj. Gen. Richard VI. Blatchford
will command training camp.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
BIG INCREASE FOR
FOODSTUFFS EXPORTS

foodstuffs in 1917 were valued at near
ly $1,000, 100000. an increase of S207,-
100000 over 1916. Statistics announced
today by the department Qf commerce
show, however. that there was a de-
crease in actual quantity. higher prices
accounting for the increased valua-
ton.
Breadstuff exports We're valued at
S590,000,000; meat and dairy products
$685. 900 and cotton seed oil! S17.-
100000. Shipments of wheat fou~
corn. oats, cotton and cotton seed oil
all decreased. Exports of beef and
lard increased. 4
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
BROKEN STEAM TURBINE
SHUTS DOWN PLANTS 4.
AT DOVER, NEW JERSEY

Dover. n. T.. Jan. "a number of
industrial plans have had to close.
thousands of workers are idle anG
Dover and half dozen adjacent towns
are without light or trolley service to-
night because of a broken steam tur-
bine at the New Jersey Power and
Light Co. here. Even with TEN porary
repairs, it was said. lighting service
cannot be restored for at least two
days. Among the plants which were
not operating today We're several en-
gagged in government munitions work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
CUBS TO MAKE ANOTHER
.Y FOR ROGER HORNSBY

4'ChIcage, Jan 1.-The Chicago Ma
tional League Club is going to make
one more effort to obtain Roger
Hornsby the ST. Louis shortstop. for
whom President Hickey is said TO have
refused $4,000 recently. President
EAVeeghman Of the Chicago Club has
arranged a conference at Cincinnati
next Monday previous to the National
Commission meeting. when he and
Manager Mitchell viii endeavor to per-
suade Hickey and Manager Hendricks
of St. Louis either to sell or trade their
star.
Wecghman and Mitchell arrived IN
Chicago yesterday from st. Louis.
where they failed in their attempt to
obtain Hornsby. Hendricks was on the
train with them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
CONGRESS PLANS
BIG PROGRAM
or LEGISLATION

Washington, Jan. 2.-Congress, in re-
cess since Dec. IS, will re-assemble at
noon tomorrow after its holiday vaca-
ton, prepared TO proceed with a big
legislation program.
Both houses will adjourn after brief
sessions tomorrow out of respect TO
Senator Newlands of Nevada, and Rep.
Bathrick of Ohio. who died during
the recess and the first important bus
mess is scheduled for Friday when
President Wilson is expected to ad-
dress Il joint session to outline legis-
lation for government operation or
railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
WELLS PRESIDENT SENATE
cox SPEAKER HOUSE IN
BAY STATE LEGISLATURE

Boston, Ian. 1.-The state Legislature
was formally organized today with the
re election Of Henry G. Wells of Ha-
verhill as president of the Senate and
Claiming II. Cox of Boston, speaker
of the House. Both are Republicans.
Tho legislature convened for it's an
nual session, with the prospect of hav-
ing to consider many measures con-
nected with the war. Governor Samuel
W. Mccall will be inaugurated for a
third term tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
GUARD NORFOLK
Score of Suspicious Per-
sons Arrested-Ques-
ton Enemy Plot The
Dry

Norfolk. Va, Jan. While depart
ment Of justice agents and naval pa
trolls continued today to round up sus-
piclous persons on this side OF the
Elizabeth river as result of yester-
day's mysterious fires in Norfolk's 8
business district, the city of Ports
mouth across the river was practical
Is placed under control of the naval
authorities as "A precautionary meas
ure and because of a fire of undeter-
mined origin early today which de-
strosed several dwellings.
Norfolk authorities today seemed
Jess inclined to attribute Yesterdays
fire to an enemy plot to destroy the
city in au attempt to cripple war ac-
-ivities here. but federal agents and
the naval patrols did not relax their
vigilance. 4 score Of persons unable
TO give satisfactory accounts of them
selves were arrested. Many were re-
leased, but others were held for fur
ther examination.
Patrols on duty in tn city general
~ We're reduced today, but Gordon
Of sailors and marines continued on
guard around the fire swept district
and guards wero maintained in the
down town section and on the water
front The ruins still were shoulder
ing and tonight another fire broke out
near the burned section, but did not
prove serious.
Snow fell throughout the day. Vol
unteer women continued to serve the
guards hot coffee and lunches and to
take care of those who We're made
homeless Yesterday by the fire.
25 Suspects on the Grill
Twenty-Five suspects were on the grill
today in the Investigation of mysterious
series of fires which yesterday did $780,
GG6 damage in Norfolk and lesser damage
IN Newport News and Portsmouth near
by
A mass OF ice-covered ruins was today
surrounded by sailors. marines and home
guards, and the city gave the appear
ance of being under martial law.
While the local authorities seemed today
to be less of the opinion that the fires
were part OF a plot to destroy the city.
or to distract attention from the govern
ments war plans on the water front
while enemies might work destruction
there. the department of justice was ac.
tive today and about 20 suspects were
turned over 10 government agents by the
police without hearing.
Two women are among those detained
and among the men is W. }. ?. Bros
voordt. who is charged with having made
dlsloyal remarks while the Monticello no.
tel was burning. His room al another ho-
tel was searched and there were found
German papers and maps of Norfolk
Nothing has been given out of what has
been learned from the men ard women
under detention. except that important IN
formation concerning Germans here has
been obtained from them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
GEN. PETAIN'S NEW
YEARS GREETING

Paris, Tuesday, Jan. In a New
Years order of the day. General Pc
tain. French commander in chief, saws
to his troops:
"Oficers. subalterns. soldiers, 1918 ia
here The struggle must continue.
The fate Of France requires II. Be
patient, be persistent.
''In the attack, as in the defence
you have shown your worth. Each
time you have attacked the enemy has
retired. Each time he has attAmnted
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
COAL CARS ON SIDINGS
WHILE PEOPLE SILVER

Huntington. Ia, Jan. 2.-While resi-
dents of Huntingdon and other central
Pennsylvania towns are suffering for
lack of coal. the Huntingdon and
Broad Top Railroad has more than
500 cars loaded with bituminous coal
on its sidings here. They have been
here for more than month while
others are accommodating along the
line. There is no indication of any out
ward movement of the cars; employees
of the company attributing the delay
in shipment to lack Of motive power
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
IRISH POLITICAL LEADER
is DEAD IN COLORADO

Monte Vista, Colo. Jan. 2.-P. J.
Sheridan, Irish political leader. who
figured prominently III tho trial of
Charles Stewart Parnell for treason in
England in 1890 and who once was
an editorial writer, on the New York
Herald died at his ranch home near
here Monday, it became known today
He was II years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
Burton Asks Bankruptcy
For Champion Copper Co.

Portland. Me. Jan. 2-Richard Burton
OF Boston filed today in the United States
district court an Involuntary petition in
bankruptcy agains, the Champion Copper
CO. Of Boston. a Maine corporation. Ser
vice was made on Thomas II. Maloney
Of Boston. treasurer. and 4 hearing was
appointed for Jan. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
NEW YORK NATIONALS
RECEIVE 1918 CONTRACTS

New York, Jan. 2.-The New York
National League baseball club au-
nounced tonight that contracts for the
coming season have been sent to all
players on the Giant roster with the
exception of Capt. Charles HerZoc.
whose contract has another year to
run. According to the officials Of the
club, the contracts sent out today cali
for relatively the same salaries as in
former years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
OF
IN u. s.

St Paul,( Mimi, Jan. "A D. Will
son. state food administrator speak
ing before the members of the Mime
sofa Farm Bureau Association today,
declared there was surplus of from
10000, 600 to 100000 900 bushels of pota-
toes in the United States.
Eat more potatoes" Mr.. Wilson
urged. Farmers must realize a loss
on their potatoes this year, even be-
low the cost of production. They are
perishable and as war food fall be-
low corn, beans and wheat
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
NEW RECORD IN
ROLLER POLO

Providence defeated Lawrence to-
night, / to 0, in one of the greatest polo
games ever played The game went
into the third extra period without
score. Kehoe scored the goal after one
hour, IS minutes and 3S seconds. or 50
minutes. so seconds overtime. II es'
tablishes a new record in roller noio-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
ROYAL PALACE
AT LA GRANJA
is BURNING

Paris, Jan. "A Havas dispatch from
Madrid says that the Royal palace az
La Granja. near Madrid. is on fire. De-
tails of the fire are not known.
The Royal palace at La Granja was
built in 1913. 1t consists of main
building, enclosing the court of the orig
inal (Gronja Grange), and of two double
wings. The royal apartments on the first
floor have been noted for their 18th CEN
tury magniticence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
LIEUTENANT GETS YEAR
FOR THEFT OF OVERCOAT

Washington. Jan. 2.-Second Lieut..
Charles w. Ferguson, quartermaster
corps, National Army. attached to the
S2nd division at Camp Gordon. near
Atlanta, has been dismissed from the
service and sentenced TO the Fort
Leavenworth penitentiary for year
for the theft of an overcoat from fell
low officer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
HIDE AND LEATHER
CENSUS is BEING MADE
IN SHOE PRICE PROBE

Washington. Jan "a complete census
Of the hide and leather stocks in the Unit
e9 states IS being made by the Federal
Trade Commission preliminary to begin
ming its investigation of the hide and
leather industry which will seek to deter
mine the justification for present "ex-
ceedingly high prices Of shoes ard all
other leather products.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
EGG FAMINE
THREATENS

New York, Jan. Am egg famine
threatens the United States according to a
statement issued tonight by w L. Priebe.
head of the poultry and egg division of
the federal food administration. He de-
clared that from Sept. l to Jan. ! S. per
cent. of the supply Of cold storage eggs
vas consumed and the other Is per cent
soon will be gone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
CELEBRATION DECREASES
OF COAL

WilkesAarre, Pa, Jan. Goal pro-
duction in this vicinity was decreased
80 per cent. today because the per-
centage of the anthracite miners car
ried over their New Years celebra-
ton an extra day. Some mine Off
ciaIs claim that the stay-at- -homes are
foreigners. who do not appear 10 real
ize the necessity of working every hour
possible
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
$500 IDLE BY COLLAPSE
RUSSIAN CONTRACTS AT
REMINGTON ARMS co,

Bridgeport, CT. Jan. 1.-The cola pse
OF ths Russian government and its fail
are To keep its part of contracts for
war supplies. work on which has been
in progress here for a long time, will
cause the discharge tonight of $500 men
by the Remington Arms & Ammuni-
ton Co. the company announced to-
day
Rifles and bayonets are called for in
the contracts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
FUEL LACK STOPS 43
SCHOOLS IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, Jan. 2.-Forty-three public
schools in The city failed to open today
after the Christmas recess as a result of
the continued severe cold weather and
lack Of fuel About ., ,0l0 pupils are AFFECT
co.
Only about half or the city's street
gas lights were burning tonight, in order
to supply householders.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
GRAND TRUNK MEN
ASK WAGE INCREASE

Montreal, Jan. "A wage increase
of so per cent. will be demanded from
the Grand Trunk Railway Co by the
International Brotherhood of Railway
Stationmen. it was announced today,
after :. meeting of the general COM
mittees of the union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
PROPOSE ELIMINATION OF
THE NEW ENGLAND PIE
War Measure Which Would Save
Much Wheat, Says Massachusetts
Woman's Committee Of Council Of
Natl Defense - Would Substitute
Iarte

Boston. Jan. 2.-The sacrifice OF the
famous New England pie as war
measure was urged by the Massachu-
sets Woman's committee of the Coun-
Gil of National Defense today.
Eat tarts instead of pest will
save wheat, the committee recon-
mends.
Realizing what u wrench it would
give the established New England
householder to give up the crownins
dish, the committee intends to give
assurance that a tart does not neCes
sa:ily mean single mouthful of thin
pastry with q dab of jam, but that it
can be extended to represent a real
pic.
Any pastry with but lower crust
is tart" the committee says. The
committee also announces various re-
ceipts for war pastry" which may be
wheatless or part wheatless.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
ABSORB DISCHARGED
REMINGTON HANDS

Bridgeport. Ct. Jan 2-Indications
point to the quick absorption IL other fac
tories here of the 300 hands discharged
tonight by the Remington Arms Co. be-
cause Of the failure Of Russia to com
pFete contracts for war supplies
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
Ill., ,O0O'TONS
NECESSITIES FROM
III. S. TO SWEDEN

Stockholm. Jan. 2.-The Svenska
Dagbladet ascribes to the Swedish
foreign office information that nego-
tiations with the United States have
been concluded satisfactorily. 1t says
that an agreement has been reached
under which 1900 tons of necessities
will arrive in Sweden in February.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
PRISONERS IN
RED CROSS DRIVE

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 2-Prisoners
in the state prison at Wethersfield
showed their patriotism in the recent
Red Cross drive when 26s out Of 613
of them paid over their dollars for
memhershina-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
HALL0WELL
Msrston Brooke Defeat Clerks

IN u fast contest at the Hallowell
alleys on Wednesday evening the
Marfton Brooks No. bowlers defeat
ed the Clerks five by good margin,
taking three Of the four points. Hinck-
ley was high man with a total of 29l
and Il single string OF 11S.
IARSTON -EROOXS No
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
Work of Mine TraWlers

London, Jan. 2.-During the past year
leo traWlers, which arc used as mine
sweepers around the British Isles, have
swept an average of 5000 square miles
daily During the year they swept up
1900 German mines.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03

RIDGE ROAD-Donald Ellis went
to Skowhegan on Wednesday to en-
list.
Rowland Robichaud Of Waterville is
passing the holidays at Glencraigen.
Frank Carucci. who is living at
Giencraigen and driving the school
team, has changed from the Watervillc
High school to the Lawrence High at
Fairfield. where he will continue his
studies i'll the Junior class.
Merlin JOY, who has been passing
q few days with his parents, has re-
turned to South Paris. Mrs. Joy will
remain for awhile with her mother,
who has been quite i'll.
The ladies on the Road met on
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Frank
NOVEL; to make hospital supplies for
the Red Cross.
Marguerite Craig has returned to
her school at Larone, after passing the
holidays with her parents.
NORTH-On account of the extreme
cold there were no services at the
Friends church last Sunday
Miss Annie Savage is visiting rela-
tives in this place.
Clifford Skillin has finished working
for Mr.. Bunker.
The meeting Of the Tuesday Club
" hich was to have been held Jan. was
postponed until Jan. s.
School commenced Jan. with Miss
Ruth Osborne, teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
koxje-Heald

Harold S. Hoxie, son OF Mr. and Mrs
Charles Hoxie and Edith r. Heald.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Heald. were married Tuesday evening
at the home Of the brides parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
FAIRFIELD

The annual meeting Of the Woman's
Missionary Society of the Baptist
church was held yesterday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. E. NJ. Holman,
Newhall street.
The program. Sea Coast Missions
in Maine" prepared by Mrs. Holman.
was in charge of Mrs. Viola Orcutt.
The meeting was opened by Scrip
ture reading by Mrs. Isabelle Plum
mer; singing; the annual report was
read by Miss Gertrude Curtis.
The election of officers included:
President, Mrs. Hugh r. Hatch: vice
president. Mrs. Alta Mitchell: secre-
tary, Miss Gertrude Curtis: treasurer
Miss Lizzie Mellen. Letters were read
from Gerald Glidden and Kar! Nc
ketchnie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mcfarland
have returned from a short stay in
Lewiston with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-03
Mrs. Anna e. Payne

Rev. Z. NJ. Holman received the sad In
telligence of the death of his sister. Mrs
Anna E. Payne of Jay. The funeral SER
vices will occur at the late home Friday
afternoon at o'clock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-21
BIG AUDITORIUM OF FIRST
METHODIST CHURCH
is PACKED.
WORKERS NEEDED
Speaker Urged Men Beyond
Draft Age to Volunteer for
Altruistic Work.

Mr. Gardner, who is connected
with the Eastman Gardiner Lumber
Company at Laurel, has recently RS
turned from France, whore he spent
several months in uplift work amoAr
the American soldiers. While abroad
he served as a \ NJ G, A, secretary
and was constantly in touch not only
with the men under General Per
shing but with military operations
generally.
The program was opened by Che
singing of America" after which
Rev r. Excel Frye pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church, read
passage from the Bible and this was
followed by an invocation Of Cod.
blessing upon the assemblaee by Rev
r. T. Holcomb, pastor Of the First
Baptist church. Mr. Gardiner wa
then introduced by Rev s. l.. pope.
pastor Of the First Methodist church
and delivered forcefu address, The
principle feature Of which was an
appeal to men beyond the draft age
to volunteer for upift work abroad
He said that men Of this character
were urgently needed by the Y NJ
& A, and other similar organization
and declared that those engaging IN
religious and altruistic activities
were entitled to just as much credit
as the soldiers who are engaged ir
actual battle.
Mr. Gardner, who while here w1s
the guest Of Mr. Warren M Cox
left Tuesday morning for Wesf
Point, where he spoke Tuesda,
evening.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-21
Registrants Called.

Following instructions from Adju-
tant General Erie Scales, the local
exemption board has ordered 40
registrants to report next Saturday
Twenty-eight men are needed to fill
up the county's quota, and it was de-
cided to call 40 so as to be sure Of Sc
curing the requisite number.
The men win 70 to Camp Pike, but
will not entrain next Saturday, hay-
ing been called on that date merely
to receive instructions They will
leave for the training camp at some
date in the near future, probably on
Saturday, March 80.
Following is the complete list Of
the men called up:
White: Irby Taylor. Garland Lin
damood, Jasper NJ Partain, william
b. Dreese, Otis A. Miller, Robert
Palmer Harris, James Garland Wood,
Jr., Frank Perkins, Eddie Jones,
Robert Luther Taggart.
Negroes, Shee Spann, John Alex
ander, Robert Moore, Jim Burnett,
Amos, Black, Isaac Montgomery,
Mitchell Evans, Sam Peoples, Walter
Odneal, Walter Cooper, Willie Mar
tin, Nathan Johnson, Willie Williams,
Reuben Covington, Dan Williams,
Willie st. John, George Franklin.
Isaac Harris, Will Elliott, Samuel
Walker, Charlie Sam Love, Robert
Sykes, Robert Gore, Charlie Clifford,
Spencer Clifford, Jim Quinn, James
Manning, Earl Walker, Dan Williams