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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
MANY M-ENlIST
Veterans of European
War Indicate Prefer
ence for Further For
eign. Service-Phip-
ippines and Hawaii
Most Popular

Aver. Mass, May 22-Veterans OF
the European war who are re-enlist-
ing in considerable numbers at Camp
Devens are in most instances indi-
eating a preference for further for
eign cervice. according to statistics
prepared by Captain John c. Nc
Donald. in charge Of the recruiting
station. The Philippines and Hawaii,
are the most popular places,
although some Of the soldiers say
they wish to return to France. Civil
ians who have not been previous
service very generally select France.
Men discharged from the service
who re-enlist are permitted to sign
up either for one year or for three
years and, if they wish to go abroad,
to name the country in which they
desire to serve. In the past six weeks
$50 men have been enlisted at Camp
Devens. Captain Mac Donald said to-
day. In addition to Captain Mac
Donald the recruiting staff consists
Of Captain ". F.. McCann, Lieut.. v.
II. Friar and Lieut.. N. F. Shea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
TEN DOLLAR FINE
FOR AGRESSOR
IN SYRIAN ROW

AS a result of the SYRIAN Sra,
which occurred "Wednesday r,ct. !,
the tobacco store Of Michas, NJ,
hen, George Alaias. aged =. Of ~,
city. who resides at the Head ~ ii,
Falls, was found guilty Of assagI, A,
Francis Carter. aged abou: 4 an,
fined SO and costs and ordered in d.
fault of payment to serve 81 dam
The respondent appealed and ",
placed under a 800 bond % atvs,,
at the next term Of court.
According to the story gwen .
the trial Thursday morning beay
Judge Matthew. Carter went inn N,
tobacco store to purchase some "a.
bacco, and while waiting wer. ina
the back room, or so-calied pool -oon
where George Alaias and N!choa;
George were INDUCING in a game n
cards. Alaias. who evidently resent.
ed having one look over rs sAot'.|
ders while the game was going 0,
was said to have ordered Carter OFT
of the shop. saying thar lie lad ~
business there. Carter replied ths
he was waiting for "siil.e" and ,h,.
he was not bothering him. ALAS
then jumped up and struck Carte
and caused two bruises on his FACE |
one under each eye There were sew |
eral witnesses to the case
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
OCCUPATION TAXES
Under Revenue Act
Must Be Paid by May
81 or Be Liable to
$1,000 Fine and Addi-
tional Assessment

Washington. May 2.-Persons whose
occupations are subject to annual tax
under the revenue act arr reminded by
the bureau of internal revenue that il
payment of the tax is not made by May
81 they will become liable to the penal
ties provided in the law. Dellnquenti
will be liable to fine of $1,000 and an
additional assessment Of . per cent. Ct
the amount due. while heavier penalties
are provided for 'wilful refusal to pay
the tax.
Those subject to the tax include sto.k
brokers. pawn brokers, ship brokers.
custom house brokers, proprietors OF
theatres. museums and concert halls,
proprietors of public exhibitions, ex-
elusive of those held under the auspiee s
OF religious or charita BILE organizations,
proprietors of bowling alleys, riding
academies and shooting galleries. and
persons operating automobiles for hire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23

Beginning next Monday af,ar,o..
at 2 o'clock the State In,er.cln,.s
Conference will be held az tho ~
gregational church, and Will c,,~
Tuesday noon. The object Of ~
conference 10 to effect a perna,s.'
organization of the In,e,-chr,.s
World Movement in the S,s.o =.
Maine. There are being Invited :
this conference the officers Of :.
various state organizations Of ~
churches, the super sising tjslo,
the superintendent of tie yar,a'
branches Of church work. me o.ro,N
Of district, syndical AMI dinces. -,
committees on foreign njsso,'
home missions, Sunday school uo.s
social service. ministerial relief -,
young peoples work. There ara ~.
being invited the presidents - 4.
nominational colleges. semir,s.
and training schools witt, tho S,.s
and the editors of all church n,,.S
and the officers of city and rs'
church extension SOC rites. To "A
GERS and members of in,eri4ro,;,,
tional bodies are also l.!r- jny,.s
E. A. r. Palmquist. the Nv F.,
land secretary of the Ir.er.C1r.,
Work movement of North Am4,o,
will have charge of the conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
DANISH MINISTER SAYS
HUNS DID NOT OFFER
TO RETURN SCHLESWIG

Washington, May 22.-Recent re-
ports Of the speech delivered before
the Danish Parliament by Foreign
Minister Sravenius which represent
ed the minister as saying Germany
had approached Denmark with a
proposal to return portions OF
Schleswig We're inaccurate in that
the minister did not state that the
proposal came from Germany.
In his speech. the exactc text Of
which now has been cabled to this
country, the minister is quoted as
saying:
Questions were put to me about
investigating the possibility of OBJ
tanning support from the Norwegian
and Ewedish governments to enter
into negotiations with the German
government about the frontier ques-
ton. l declined to consider this
plan"
The assumption here is that the
proposal emanated from a third par.
ty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
EXCUSE JURY IN
FORD-TRIBUNE
CASE UNTIL MONDAY

Mount Clemens. Mich, May o.
Discussion of the law bearing on the
scope of evidence to be admitted oc-
cupied the entire session again today
of the trial of Henry Ford's libel
suit against the Chicago Daily Tri-
bune. The jury, which had been in
structed for the afternoon session,
was again excused, this time until
Monday. indicating the arguments
will close tomorrow.
A member of the Ford legal forces
explained in simple form the plain
tiff's contention on the limitation of
evidence
If Smith steals Jones' watch" he
said. land Jones called him a thief
and says he uses the term because of
that larceny, the explanation is a
complete defense of the slanderous
word thief If. on the other hand,
it develops that Jones watch was
stolen by some other person. it is no
defense against a charge of SANDER
TO prove that Smith was a thief any
way. because he had committed
some other larceny"
In the suit on hearing, the law
yer continued. the plaintiff charges
the Tribune said in headline:
Ford is an anarchist" and "expa-
tiated on the allegation with the as
sertion that Mr.. Ford declined to
pay his employees while absent on
military duty or to hold their Jobs
for them or to care for their depend
ents. The article made no other al
legations as basis for the headline
and we contend 1t sets forth no 9TH
er justification for the use of the
word anarchist and therefore it is
no defense for the Tribune to prove
mat military preparedness was me-
cessary in 1916 and that Mr.. Ford
opposed this preparedness or that
his public utterancces led to acts of
violence on the part of Others"
Attorney Elliott G. Stevenson for
the Tribune maintained in his argu-
ment that not only the headline but
the article itself was based on long
study of Mr.. Ford's public attitude
and that this inference was plainly
carried to readers OF the Tribune. 1t
was unnecessary. he declared, that
in the limited space available to an
editorial writer, the latter should
make due mention of every fact in
mind as preface to his comment.
The first stories from the Mount
Clemens News Bureau composed of
Mr.. Ford's personal representatives
and members Of the staff Of the Dear
born Independent. Ford's magazine.
were distributed today 4 note to
editors says the service is in no
sense propaganda and remarks that
the suit will probably provide the
most thorough examination of the
laws of libel ever known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
Austrian Ex-Empress Gay
En- Route to Chateau

Geneva. Wednesday, May N.-Ex-
Emperor Charles and ex-Empress Zita,
accompanied by several Austrian arch
dukes. numerous suite and a mountain
Of baggage. arrived last evenin at Nyon
on the western side Of Lake Geneva,
from st. Gau. The former Austrian
royal pair was Kissed by the crowd a.
they alighted from the ordinary train IN
which they had travelled. They took
automobiles for the Chateau Pranzins,
near Geneva. their future home, which
was once the residence of Prince Je-
rome Napoleon Bonaparte. The ev.
emperor appeared i'll. and depressed.
while the ex-empress wore a gay air
and vas attired in gown of the latest
Partisan mode.
Swiss gendarmes will temporarily
guard the chateau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
ALLIES REFUSE
CONTINUED from Paao Onoj

Gle 2ls, 1t is essential that prisoners
of war and interned civilians should
remain subject to discipline and
control pending their repatriation In
the interests of all concerned.
1.-THE German peace delegation may
rest assured that it is the intention
of the allied and associated govern
ments to treat their prisoners Of war
during the period between the sign
ing Of peace and their repatriation
with full consideration of thsir feel
ings and needs.
1.-The restitution of personal pro-
perty to prisoners Of war constitutes
a legal right which the allied and
associated powers have every inten-
ton Of respecting. AS regards in
lied and associated powers have
always endeavored to supply he
German government with all infor-
nation in their possession on this
subject, and they will certainly con-
tinue to do so after peace is signed.
Concerning the care of graves.
they would point out that Articles
225 and 226 would appear to assure
the German people that the graves
respected and properly maintained
and that so far as Is practicable I'M
der Clause 225 the bodies Of their
soldiers and sailors may be transfer
red to their own country.
In regard to the German request
for complete reciprocity the repre-
sentatives of the allied ano assOciat-
ed powers have TO state that they
felt it necessary to include Article
2222, in view of the treatment which
their own nationals have received
while informed in Germany during
the war. AS there was no parallel
between the treatment which was
accorded to prisoners by the German
government, on the one side. and the
allied and associated powers. on the
other, no claim for reciprocity in
this respect can arise.
I'm regard to the third question the
representatives of the allied and asso-
ciated powers are ready 10 do every
thing possible to repatriate German
prisoners of war and informed civilians
properly fed and in good condition af:-
err the conclusion of peace. They regret,
however. that the present demands on
them from the territories recently liber-
ated from the German yoke, as we'll as
from their own nationals, will probably
make it impossible for them to supply
the prisoners of war with clothing etc.
for which the German delegation asks.
Finally. in regard to the appoint
ment of a commission to deal with the
repatriation of prisoners of war, the
representatives of the allied and asso-
ciated powers will be glad to set up SUCH
commits sons Immediately upon the sig
nature Of peace. They regret, however.
that they do not see their way to ap-
point them until they are notified Of
the intention Of plenipotentiaries of the
German empire Is sign peace.
Il avail myself, ETC., etc.
(Signed) M. CLEMEECEAC."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
HUNS TO CLAIM WILSON'S
PEACE TERMS PRIMARILY
ACCORD HER EQUALITY

Berlin. Wednesday, May '21-(By
the Associated Press)-The German
reply to the Allied peace terms will
be in five sections dealing with
political and territorial issues, the
league of nations. and financial and
economic questions.
The notes already transmitted to
the allied and associated powers, the
Germans believe, will afford a basis
for negotiations on some of these
questions and also may serve as
suggesting 4 way over obstacles on
the peace treaty negotiations.
The preamble to the reply will de-
clare that the terms are inaccepta-
BILE on their face il that they are a
violation of President Wilson's
peace program which, Germany will
claim. primarily accords her equality
as one Of the negotiating parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
Elect Members Executive
Board of American
Hebrew CONGREGATIONS

Boston, May 2.-Members Of the ex-
ecutive board Of the Union of Ameri-
can Hebrew Congregations elected at
the 26th biennial council today were:
Fred E. Bruml. Cleveland: Gustave A.
Efroymson. Indianapolis: Isaac Gold
berg. Detroit: Daniel E. Hays, New
York: Simeon n. johnson. Cincinnati;
Adolf Kraus. Chicago: Jesse w. Lilien
thai. San Francisco; Max B. May, Gin
cinnati: Henry Morgenthau. New York;
Jacob r. Morse, Boston; Adolph S.
Ochs, New York; Simeon w. Rosendale
Albany; A. c. Ratshesky, Boston; Jacob
H. Schiff. New York: Jacob Schnadig
Chicago; Ludwig Vogelstein. New York
Herman Vile. Buffalo; Albert Wolf,
Philadelphia; William B. Wollner, PEG.
ria; and A. l.. satltzenstein. in place of
Max Landauer. resigned. Milwaukee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
ALLIES TO MAKE
FIRST MODIFICATION
PEACE TERMS TO HUNS

Paris, May 22-(By the Associated
Press)-The Council Of Four agreed
today on reply to the German note
concerning reparations. The note
will be handed to the German pleni-
potentiaries at Versailles tomorrow
and will outline some notifications
in the terms regarding reparations as
they now appear In the text of the
peace treaty.
This will be the first modification OF
the terms of the peace treaty as
agreed upon by the plenary confer.
ence.
Consideration Of Germany's protest
regarding the Saare valley also has
resulted in slight notifications of the
terms Of the award.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
HUB REPRESENTATIVE
WOULD LEARN IF u. s.
IS AIDING PROFITEERS

Washington. Navy 22-Food pron-
teers were denounced in the House
today by Representative John F.
Fitzgerald Of Boston. who declared
It was the paramount duty Of Con-
gress to find out as speedily a. pos
sible what the food situation in the
country was and whether the gov
eminent was conniving at cornering
prices by heavy reserve storage. In
this connection he referred to the
large surplus stocks Of meat products
ordered for the army and held bv
the War Department
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
ANOTHER ENTRY
FOR PRIZE TRANS
ATLANTIC FLIGHT

st. Johns, \. F., May 22-The entry
Of another contestant for the London
Daily Nails $4,000 prize for the first
ans-Atiantic air flight, was an
nounced today by Lieut.. Leth Jensen,
French pilot aviator here to select an
airdEome site for plane to be ship
ped from France.
Lieut.. Jensen. having decided upon
Mount Pearl plateau for his fight
start. will leave tomorrow for France
to supervise the completion of his
machine. 1t will take about two
months for him to be ready. it was
learned. His course will be direct to
the British Isles and then to France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
Huns Told Allies Plans
League of Nations
Much More Practical

Paris. May 22.-(By The Associat-
ed Press.)--The allied reply to the
German note regarding the league of
nations. which was delivered today,
says in general that the council con-
elders that the proposals for the
covenant are much more practical
than those of the German govern
.nent and better calculated to secure
the objects Of the league"
Regarding the suggestion of a sep
arate mediation Office, this is not
considered feasible. since such a body
would not have the requisite author
ity to maintain the peace Of the
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
ESTHONIANS ARE
NEARING PETROGRAD

Stockholm. Wednesday, May 21-
The Esthonians in their campaign
against the Bolsheviki. are pushing
closer to Petrograd. according to an
Esthonian official statement received
here today. This states that the
Esthonians near Gatschina have
captured the railway station of
Vruga, with 700 prisoners. (Gats-
china is IS miles directly south of
Petrograd).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
Taft Speaks in Favor
League at Manchester. N. H.

Manchester, n. H., May PIX
President William H. Taft and RABBI
Stephen Wise Of New York in elo-
quent addresses delivered at the
state convention for the ratification
OF the league Of nations covenant
here tonight spoke in favor of the
proposed league.
Mr.. Taft explained it's functions
and spoke of the provision made for
the limitation Of armament of a ma.
ton.
Rabbi Wise declared that the e.
Enlistment of such q world BODY
would be 1.-The test of sincerity of the
allied powers in protesting that thew
warred for liberation Of the smaller
nationalities."
During the meeting a resolution
was adopted urging the ratification
OF the peace treaty with the league
OF nations covenant with no
changes or reservations that will re.
quire its further submitfon to tina
other nations parties thereto"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
Bill Provides Single
Mans Exemption under
Income Tax Be $4,000

Washington. May 22-Comfort for the
small-salaried man is provided in a bill
introduced in Congress today by Repre-
sentative SABBATH. Democrat, of Illinois,
for revision of the income tax section
of the war revenue act. 1t provides that
a single mans personal exemption be
fixed at 5000, or double the amount
stipulated under the present law. while
married man, living with and support
ing wife, would be entitled to an ex-
emption Of $1,000 instead OF half that
sum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
French Govt. Introduces
Bill Huge Sum for
Military Operations

Paris. May 22-The government to-
day introduced a bill in the Chamber
OF Deputies asking for credits of H.
9%S.sS6.52s francs to cover military
and extraordinary civil expenditures
for the second six months Of 1919 not
included in the regular budget. The
credits are 4.312.6e2.ss0 francs less
than those voted for the first six
months, making a total for the year
OF 3o.210.435,s42 francs. or $4,000, 00o,-
600 francs less than in 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
SAYS ITALIAN TROOPS
ALLOWED BULGARIAN
PRISONERS TO ESCAPE

Saloniki. Tuesday. May 3.-The mill
tary governor Of Saloniki has informed
the Athens agency that italian trooos
permitted the escape of 5000 OF the 800
Bulgarian prisoners in their charge IN
Bulgaria and Macedonia.
The Journal Des Balkans urges that
all Italian troops be removed from 3ui'
garian territory.
1t says that there 10 no reason fo'
them to remain and that their presence
only causes friction which may lead %
troublesome events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
FOUR THOUSAND MARCH
IN BANGOR PARADE
WELCOMING SOLDIERS

Bangor. Me. May 2.-Bedecked in the
national colors as never before. Ban
gor celebrated today in honor of its
soldiers and sailors in the service. The
blowing Of whistles and ringing of bells
at noontime officially opened the days
program and the closing of all places
for the remainder of the day. The
feature was a parade in which 1000 per-
sons participated. making it the longest
in the history of the city.
A banquet and dance for the soldiers
huge bonfire. fireworks and band con-
certs completed the program for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
Arrest Woman Identified
as Companion Of Barney

Boston. May 22-Marion O'Brien
was arrested in Arlington tonight
and brought here where officers who
assisted in the capture Of Herman
L. Barney last night identified her
as his woman companion who was
intercepted but escaped. Barney was
captured after he had escaped from
the Charles street Jail and the police
had since been searching for a wo-
man who was seen with him just be-
fore his capture. The woman was
arrested on a charge Of default for
appearance before the superior
criminal COURT today to answer to a
statutory charge. Her attorneys to.
night denied any default
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
LYNCH NEGRO
WHO CONFESSES
DOUBLE KILLING

Ell Dorado. Ark. May 2s-Frank
Livingstone, negro. was tied to tree
and burned to death by a mob of
about $50 men, both white and
negroes. about IS miles from here
yesterday afternoon. It was said
the negro confessed that he killed his
employer and the latter's wife. Mr..
and Mrs. Robinson Clay, Tuesday
night. after he had quarreled with
Clay. Their charred bodies were
found in the ruins of their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
Sec. Baker to Appear
Before House Naval Comm.
Ask Continue 1916 Program

Washington, May 22-Secretary
Daniels probably will appear before
the House naval committee next
Monday to outline his plans for the
operation of the navy during the next
fiscal year. At that time the Secre-
tary will recommend what appro-
priations should be made for the
continuation of. the 1915 building pro-
gram. which is expected to approx
mate $1,000, 00O,0 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
TURKS HANDED OVER
WHO RESISTED GREEKS

saloniki. Wednesday. May IA
Turkish detachment which At the
instigation OF the Young Turks
agents. attempted to resist Greek
troops at Smyrna. was overwhelm-
ed and captured. Greek general
headquarters announced today.
The detachment was handed over
to the British naval authorities in
the Aegean Sea,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
HUN BURGOMASTERS
WARNED AGAINST ANTI
AMERICAN OUTBREAKS

Coblenz. May 22.-(By the Associated
Press).-Because of increased indica-
tons of friction between German ci-
villains and soldiers throughout the
American area of occupation. American
officers today warning the burgomasters
and other German officials that they
would be held responsible for any vio-
lence or any attempts at destruction OF
American army property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
AUSTRIAN FRONTIER NOT
TO LIKING OF ITALIANS

Paris. Wednesday, May c1.-{Havas).-
The Temps anticipates that the revis. on
Of the peace treaty which is to be Of
fered the Austrian pIenipotentiaries at
st. German will be delayed a few days
because the Italian government appears
not disposed to sanction the new Aus
trian-Jugo-Slovak frontier so long as
the question of the frontier between
Italy and Jugo-Slavia remains undeter-
mined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-23
Leguia For
Peru Presidency
EaYOrs Foreigners

Lima. Peru, May 2l.-Augusto B.
Leguia, candidate of the Independent
party for the presidency of Peru. to-
day claimed his election. estimating
his vote at 100000 against less than
10000 for Antero >Aspillaga.
Senior Leguia said that foreign cap
ital during his administration would
be accorded every possible facility
and encouragement for the develop
ment of the virgin resources of Peru
The Inauguration will be in August