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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-19

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-19
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The sun., 1919-01-21
PLAN U. S. BUREAU IN BERLIN
Cnofacia "Embassy" Discussed by
Peace Delegates.

PARIS. Jan. 2o.--The project Of estah-
fishing an unofficial American embassy
in Germany is under consideration by
the American delegation 10 tho Peace
Conference.
The proposed mission would Of course
have no relations with the German au-
thorities nor be accredited to any Ger
man Government. It's functions would
he confined TO gathering direct and re-
liable information on conditions and
events in Berlin and the provinces, with
out which, II is pointed out. any salts
factory discussion of German IGoh!cms
is difficult
The sun., 1919-01-21
HIGHER FOOD PRICES FEARED
Quartermaster Ala Predicts In
crease When Bans Are Lifted.

WAsHrNGroN. Jan. 2o.-Higher food
prices next year are anticipated by
army officials, who in asking Congress
for appropriations for food purchases
disclosed to-day that they had allowed
for 10 per cent. Increase in the year
beginning next July.
when the Food Administration ceases
to furction and all Its restrictions are
removed prices will go sky high" de-
clared Liout.-Col. Adams OF tho Quar-
termaster's Corps before the House Mil
itary Committee hearings on the army
approp, iation bill.
An army rauon--food FOR one man
for one day-now costs the Government
As cents, Col. Adams said sr.nopris-
tions had been asked on basis OF 5S
cents. l.
The sun., 1919-01-21
REBELS IN SPAIN
QUICKLY CHECKED
Troops Flood Barcelona on
DISCOVERY of Plot.
Special cable Despatch to THE sr>


LoSpoN, Jan. 20.--The Spanish revo-
luton yesterday was checked quickly
TIL SuN is informed, prompt measures
having been taken by the Government
Immediately upon the discovery OF the
plot. Barcelona was flooded with Gov.
ernment troops, which prevented a
spread OF the outbreaks there.
The discovery Of a secret orgsniza
ton comprising 100000 trades unionists
caused the Governor to make a hurried
visit to Madrid. where he had n con-
fidential talk with the Premier. As re-
suit troops were sent 10 Barcelona i'm
mediately and state OF martial Law
was declared. Many of the leaders
among the revolutionists were arrested
II Is believed that prompt measures
taken BY the Premier prevented spread
OF the outbreak throughout the country
The sun., 1919-01-21
TEN STATES
HALT NEW us.
PHONE RATES
New Jersey Leads Fight in
East Against Toll Charge
Effective To-day.
ITS SERVICE BOARD ACTS
Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois,
Missouri, Nebraska and
Michigan Also Fight.

me new nationwide toll and long
Postmaster General Burleson under
the authority Of the wire control act
went into effect at 1901 o'clock this
morning, except in the numerous
states where appeals to the courts for
relief resulted in the issuance of tenn
porary restraining orders.
New Jersey led the protesting States
.n this section Of the country. Opera
zion OF the new rates there was
,hwarted by the New Jersey Public
Utilities Commission, which ordered
suspension OF the Postmaster-Gen-
eral order on the ground that Mr..
Rurleson in operating telephone COM
ranies in that State is subject to the
laws Of New Jersey. unless Cong ress
possesses the power to relieve him of
compliance Herewith and has exer-
cised such power The commission
made plain its belief that the Postmas-
;er.General is infringing upon the po-
ice power OF the State in endeavoring
70 impress the new rates.
Notified Of Two Protests.
While w II. Lamar, Solicitor OF the
los; Office Department and n member
O. he Federal wire control committee
,eiA in Washington last night that the
Department had been Officially" notified
E restraining orders having been issued
only in two states, Indiana and Missis-
spN!, such orders were issued in Illinois
Nevada. West Virginia, Missouri. Ari-
.'na and Nebraska, while the Michigan
Railroad Commission warned the teie-
zone companies there that prosecutions
uaiar the State law would result II any
c'tsmpt were made to put the new rates
into effect.
Mr.. Lamar announced that the Fed
eral court at Pensacola. Fla, had de-
clined TO issue permanent injunction
against enforcing the rates He said
nat was the only court that has held
i1ll hearings and rendered a decision.
Under the new rates as announced by
?.r. Burleson there will be a basic
taarge OF 6E mills a mile. airline mile
sse. with half the day rate for night
service up 10 midnight and one fourth OF
,se day rate between that hour and 80
\ NJ.
Tie new charges were recommended
g. the first report of the committee or
late Standardization. NJ. Burleson said
1e.. effect would be to equalize the toll
lld long distance charges over the coun-
y. In many instances rates in certain
.pcal;ies will be increased. and it was
MS fact that led to efforts of the State
legulatory bodies to prevent the new
.hedules from being enforced. Gen
s-ally, however, the Postmaster-General
,.ated, there will be a reduction in rates.
Old and New Rates Compared.
How Secretary Burleson's new tele-
.,one toll rates work out for the Ne"
York business men is shown by the fol-
lowing table of typical examples:
The sun., 1919-01-21
HOLLAND SEEKS APPROVAL.
with Allies Submitted ID
10 Parliament.

THE HAGUE. Jan. 20,--The Govern
ment has laid before the Second Cham
Der of the Dutch Parliament for ap-
proval conventions concluded between
Holland and France, Italy, Great Brit
ain and tho United states,
To France, Italy and Great Britain
Holland grants certain credits against
their treasury bills Under the agree
ment with the American Government
Hollsnd will make deposits in Ameri-
can banks with view to stabilizlng
exchange,
The sun., 1919-01-21
LABOR PROGRAMME TO BE IN TREATY.;
LEAGUE TO BAR ENEMY TILL WORTHY;
$S,OOO,O 900, ,OOOWat Loan
Subscribed by Britons
Special cable Despatch TO Tbs Sun,

Copyright. 1919; all rights reserved.
T ,ONDON, Jan. 20.-The total
subscription to the British
war bonds was S8,0O0,000,0OO,
states the Evening News, al
though official figures will not be
available before the end of the
week.
There is every indication that
last weeks rush to subscribe will
bring the total amount invested
up to this sum.
The sun., 1919-01-21
Disturbances Are Reported.

"Only from the Rhnelsnd. the mining
6is,,,ct OF Iamborn, Cassel and a few
small pIaces have there been disturb
ances due to the violence OF Spartacan
hands. Everywhere else the day has
been quiet both in the provinces and in
the large towns.
"The party administration or the In
6ependent Socialists has now appealed
m the workers to suspend their protest
strike and return to work"
Another report coming from Copen-
hagen says rioting occurred in Berlin
last night after the Spartacans had at
tsmpted 10 destroy the ballot boxes used
in election.
The Spartacans were repulsed every
where. Fighting took place, It Is re-
ported, in Wilhelmstrasse and Hede-
mannstrasse and at the HalleSche Tor.
The Spartacans also made an attempt
TO storm the Office OF VoruGeTts.
Disorders in Hamburg. In which sew
eral persons were killed and others
wounded, are reported in dispatches by
wav of Zurich. The disorders were In
cident to demonstrations in connection
with the demand for the release or the
sailors who had been imprisoned by the
Government as the outcome of previous
disturbances. In Hamburg the Sparta
cans prevented ballots being cast In
some precincts.
Soldiers Occupy Polling Booths.
Rumors that the Spartacans intended
to interfere with the counting OF the bal
lots resulted in all polling places In Ber-
lin being occupied by soldiers when the
voting ended. There was some shooting
around the Vorcaerts and other news
paper buildings late in the evening. but
n was not Of a serious character.
Indications are that n very heavy vote
was cast. In some districts in Berlin 80
ner cent. OF the registered voters had
cast their ballots before 3 o'clock In the
afternoon.
For the purposes OF the election Ger
,.anv was divided into thirty-eight dis
Continued on Second Page,
The sun., 1919-01-21
Funds Low or Nil,
Smoke Fund to Rescue
pRIvATE JOHN T. KILBY of

Battery c, 30lst Field
Artillery. says many Of the SOL
diers in Europe say they often
are broke when the smoke fund
comes to their rescue and they
share his opinion when he adds:
1--WE certainly appreciate the
work of your wonderful news
paper and the generosity of the
good people of the U. s. A."
Sophie fuckers triptych
party for smokes for the boys in
Germany comes off to-day at
Reisenweber's, 1t will break the
record.
WARNING! THE SUN To-
BACCO FUND has no connection
with any other fund. organiza-
tion or publication. 1t employs
no agents or solicitors.
The sun., 1919-01-21
N0SKE FORCES
ORDER IN BERLIN
Flame and Mine Throwers
With Civilians Rout Spar
tacans in Streets.
100000 OUT OF WORK
Strike Called to Protest Lieb-
knecht Killing Proves
Failure.
100000 OUT OF WORK
specta! Cao'e Despotch to The suN IRON Tie
London fdsses ssrptes.

specia! cao'e Despotch to The Sun ron Tie
Londoa Pine, sE,vtes.
Copyright 1873: an right. rsse,red
BERLIN, Jan. 30.--Thanks to the OK.
tensive military measures adopted by
the Government peace has been re-
stored in Berlin and the Government
remains master OF the situation. Gus
'ave Noske. in charge OF the police
forces. has shown himself the strong
man he was said TO be. Never before
was so great military force seen in
Berlin.
The Government in addition ap-
pealed to civilians. The civilian guard,
under the leadership OF army officers,
showed fiery zeal to restore the I'M
perilled order and to preserve society
against Bolshevism
Drive on spartacans.
The Spartacans were combated by
all available means. An appeal ciIru-
lated by the Wolf Bureau said:
Flame throwers and mine throwers
TO the fore! The cavalry of the guard
requires YOU to report yourselves i'm
mediately. You know what is at
stake"
The volunteer peoples defence force
also attracted many to its ranks, largely
the demobilized men who were unable Va
nnd work and were attracted by the
good food.
Unemployment increases without In.
| PERMISSION. Two hundred thousand are
unemployed in Berlin. Consequently
street trading and begging are greatly
increasing
Wilhelm Liebknecht. brother of Dr.
Karl Liebknecht, the dead Spsrtacar
leader, has protested against an inquiry
by military justice.
strike Proves Failure.
1T is necessary" he declares, THAT
an inquiry be taken out OF these hands
otherwise there can he no guarantee
OF an unprejudiced inquiry" He asks
for a special commission composed o.
members Of the Revolutionist Socialist
party A general strike to protest
against the killing OF DR.. Liebknecht
| and Rosa Luxembourg which was pro-
claimed by the Independents was q
miserable fiasco. The strike has been
given up.
Notwithstanding the prohibition OF
| demonstration the Independents held a
meeting Saturday afternoon in various
parts OF the city. Herr Noske posted
| strong military forces everywhere a,
these meetings. The meeting in the
Lustgarten was dispersed by Lieu
tenant. This produced a strong protest
The sun., 1919-01-21

As TO Turkey, It was impossible to
make predictions.
we do not know what Turkey Will
be- explained Lord Robert. 1--WE must
await the territorial settlement to be
made ny the Peace Congress"
Much the same condition obtained
with respect 10 Bulgaria. and the league
would want to know II Bulgaria had
abandoned the idea OF being the PTus-
sia of the Balkans" before admitting
that nation.
The sun., 1919-01-21
Decisive Defeat of Spartacus
Element Reported in
Provinces.
WOMEN CAST HEAVY VOTE
Disorders in Berlin and Ham,
burg and at Several Other
Industrial Centres.

toptNphf, lGe; oil rr0hfs rese,ueo
LONDON, Jan. 2o.--From the election
returns as received from Germany to-
day it appears that the result has gone
as forecast, a victory for the Majority
Socialists and the defeat Of the Spar
tacan faction. Though the returns are
meagre. tho Majority Socialists - the
Ebert rt-Scheidemann group - have a
safe lead and will have charge OF the
formation OF the new Government at
the meeting Of the National Assembly
next month.
In the event that later figures do not
give the Majority Socialists majority
Of the delegates in the National AS
sembly coalition Government COM
posed of Majority Socialists and the
Democrats win be formed
The sun., 1919-01-21
OLD RATE.
NEW RATE
BurIeson Denies Appeal.

The action by the New Jersey Utilities
tomnission followed an appeal by the
commission TO Mr.. Burleson. 1t was
made about three weeks ago and re-
elested an investigation before putting
the new rates into effect. The board In
sIcated It's willingness to assist in the
Investigation, but the request was denied.
Mt Burleson Informed the commission
t1st the new rates were adopted az the
!esult Of study by the committee on
Standardization and that they were in
ended to apply throughout the country
without special reference 10 their i'm
mediate effect IN individual localities" ="
The commission members said the sus-
l,eUgun order would remain effective un-
III court has declared 1t is unlawful.
In New York city the new rate sched-
Gles affect calls outside the local service
'rea. There are several extra charges
imposed on the telephone user. such as
ne person TO person" rate, where the
telephone company Is called upon to To-
ate Z particular person. Hereafter this
'or, u service will cost one-quarter more
han the regular toll charge. Under
the old system this service was free.
The Company Explains.
Explaining tho operation OF the new
yates the New York Telephone Company
issued the following statement yestcr-
day.
Tho new base rate for toll calls Is
n. 'stat'on to station rate, which ap-
1its where a toll call Is made from one
'''ephone TO another without specifying
? a. a particular person is desired. This
ra;e IS determined by the air line dis
'an'e between toll points and is com
ruted for the initial period on the basis
- cents for each six miles up to
Nenty-four miles, and cents for each
sFht miles beyond that distance.
The company points out that station
70 station" calls must be made as far as
possible by giving the telephone num-
Der ot the called telephone. Where the
number Is not known and telephone d.
rectory information Is not available the
number should be obtained from 1nfor-
nation or II the called telephone is at
distant point the name and address
~ the called subscriber should be given
70 the toll operator.
In addition to the station to station
rate person to person rate. an 'ap-
pon'ment' rate. a 'messeger CALI rate
sHd report charge are quoted for
Calls to points on which the station TO
station rate is Is cents or more.
The person to person rate. for calls
Acs..- k'oSttsxsd on Ftfth -Pc4A
The sun., 1919-01-21

LoNroN, Jan. 2O.-"The course OF the
elections throughout the German state
SAYS German Government wireless des-
match received here tonight, mas
proved clearly that the development OF
a republican form of Government inter-
ssts the whole German nation. Parttci-
us,:on IN the elections was strong every
where and in tho sharpest contradiction
TO the indifference which vast classes
especially among the bourgeoisie. have
shown on the occasion of former cleo
tions. Especially remarkable was tho
strong percentage Of women among the
masses of voters and the perseverance
Of both male and female voters to record
their votes, despite adverse weather
conditions.
The sun., 1919-01-21
BRITAIN'SPLAN
GIVEN BY CECIL
Would Exclude Germany, Aus
tria. Turkey and Bulgaria
From Pact.
MUST END MILITARISM
Lord Robert Says League Will
Admit Them Only When
They Have Reformed.
MUST END MILITARISN
By ne H.soctoted Press

PARIS, Jan 2o.-Germany. Austria,
Bulgaria and Turkey cannot be admit
ted to the league of nations at the
present time, but they should be al
lowed TO join as soon as the league Is
satisfied that they are entitled TO be
ranked among the trustworthy nations
Of the world.
This is the opinion expressed by
Lord Robert Cecil, who has just turned
over to the prihter the British plan
for the league of nations which will be
submitted to the Peace Congress.
Lord Robert made this statement to
the Associated Press tonight:
THE league should be all-embracinG
for all trustworthy nations. since it is
for the good of humanity" he added.
Asked for definition of "trustwor-
thy" Lord Robert replied that In the
case os Germany ons criterion would bs
in the establishment OF Government
free from military dominance. This
would he a guarantee OF trustworthi.
ness. It was obvious, he pointed out
that Germany could not be admitted un-
I'll she had brought order out of the
present chaos and the complexion OF the
new Government was seen.
The sun., 1919-01-21
EBERT FACTION WINS
GERMAN ELECTIONS;
WILL FORM REPUBLIC
labulation of New Germanys Election;
History and Identity of Rival Parties

Hh Su3o1ned fable The election
oo4dano e tofes received by The the districts
of the
The sun., 1919-01-21

In Austria the situation was quite
different from that IN Germany and
very difficult since Austria has been
split up by revolution, while Germany
thus far has held together. continued
Lord Robert, and II appeared probable
that a number OF separate states would
develop from the Austrian Empire.
Here. as in tho case Of Germany"
lie said. stable and trustworthy gov
ernmca:s mus; be established. But
there is no reason why the various
States should not come in when they
show themselves ftted to do so, ir-
respective OF the rest"
In this connection he pointed out that
Bohemia showed more signs of being
settled than the other sections of Aus
tr!a.
The sun., 1919-01-21
By the Associated Press

BERLIN, Jan. 20.-Richard Fischer.
secretary OF the Majority SOCIALIST
party in Berlin, estimated early to-Say
that the Majority Socialists would
have between 40 and so per cent. OF
the votes, the Independent Socialists o,
the ro,trists 80 and the German Dem
ocrats from - to 20 per cent,
The sun., 1919-01-21
REDS PRESTIGE
is WEAKENING
Lenine Proposal for Sur
render Has Strong Sup
port in Russia.
ARMY IS IN GOOD SHAPE
TerrOrists Are Having Some
Success i'm Outside Military
Operations.
ARMY IS IN GOOD SHAPE

! PARIS, Jan. 20.--Authentic inrornia-
tion received here concerning recent
developments in Russia indicates that
the strength and prestige OF the Boil
shevik Government at home has weak
ened somewhat in the last few months.
although Premier Lenine and his as
sociates have succeeded in strengthen
ing their armies and gaining consider
able military success in western Rus
sia.
Premier Lenine. apprehensive OF po-
litical developments and the possibility
of vigorous allied Intervention, ia re-
ported to have proposed to the execu-
tive committee Of the Soviet Congress
that the Bolsheviki surrender Trotzky,
Kari Radek and Foreign Minister
Tchitcherin opposed the proposal Wig
orously. However Lenine's proposal
was defeated by a majority OF only IL
: votes out Of 200 cast
The prospect Of foreign intervention,
however, II is said. has brought to the
Bolsheviki support from certain elements
which dislike Intervention as such
and who fear that It might result In
counter revolution and the restoration
''0~'S S''''
Army OF 3OO'OOO we'll Paid.
The. Bolshevik army is estimated TO
number 100000 men. II Is said to be
well equipped and under complete con-
troll OF Its leaders. The high pay Of
fered by the Bolsheviki, who also con-
foi '"o ioo" eupp'eS' nos e"" "'iou 'he
ieacers TO MAINTAIN disciphhe ana 'o
attract recruits.
| II Ia believed here that no revolt
by the unarmed masses OF northhrrl
and northwestern Russia will have
,,rcb oha,cn NJ succsss while ,he EoI-
snoy,v, ,r,,n,,i, o,,.roI Of .bsir army
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aiueu oy INC n'h'a'! Pos'eS' "a 'ne
BolsheViki IN the west Wnere 'heS arc
= concentrating their greatest eNorts
Bolshevik vanguards are operating
without serious military opposition
and are reported TO be within
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-. .o,,ia.r,h,. ,,ar. NJ 1i,bu,ria and
80" ,",, .-o.,ar
'"e p"t''' ,''.
IN the west mas resulted III sumo
rious reverses on other fronts notaoi!
the recapture or Perm by siberian
uoops anu 'i,e ue,e~ VI ."' '.,' IN
eastern fronts.
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.
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Dealing with BOfsheviki.
The sun., 1919-01-21
Old and New Rates Compared.

How Secretary Burleson's new tele-
''one toll rates work out for the New
York business men is shown by the fol-
lowing table of typical examples:
The sun., 1919-01-21

1.. cosss~.sS on FsSth -RceA
The sun., 1919-01-21

Continued on Second Page.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-30
Suggesting 4 New Thought Upon
The EUer- Present Servant Problem

day Ny privilege is TO do my work
promptly and efficiently, however
long it may take. Why. just think
Of it from your own point Of view.
How could your own work 90, in
your office. if you were continually
scheming as 10 the earliest oppor-
tunity 10 slam down the cover OF
your desk and go off motoring or 10
the matinee? That isn't the way any
one succeeds in the business world.
Why must it be so among Us house
hold servants2"
The business woman didn't an
swer for a little time; she poked a
log into place with the toe OF her
boot and sat watching the sudden
sparks which rose into the black
walls of the chimney She had. it
came TO her clearly enough. learn
ed from her friend a valued lesson
/ in conservation; and what a vision
had she received of the real mean
ing and opportunities Of household
/ service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-30
WHEN THERE is TOO
MUCH CEREAL

Here are two recipes provided by
the United States food administration
for the housekeeper who would like
TO know what TO do with the cereal
left over when too much was pre-
pared for breakfast.
Oatmeal Nodded With Raisins-
Cover three ia tablespoons of good raj
sins with rapidly boiling water. and
let stand just long enough to swell
out and soften; remove seeds and
cut i'm two. Stir these into two cups
Of cooked oatmeal while still warm
being careful not to break the grains
of oatmeal. Moisten any small cups
or jelly glasses with cold water
half fill with the mixture and set
away in a cold place. Serve with
whole milk.
Rice Custard-Cook one cup of
cold boiled rice and one-half cup of
milk in double boiler. until rice is
very soft. Beat one egg light with
one tablespoon Of sugar and a
sprinkling of salt. Pour hot rice
and milk gradually over egg mix
ture. stirring we'll Transfer TO dish
in which custard is 20 be served
Crate nutmeg over top. Serve very
cold.