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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31

the principles for which in lands
across the sea men have died in the
trenches of France-the principles
taught long ago in far-on Galilee?
About AGO years ago two tiny ships
set out from England and one land
ed in the fair land Of Virginia. the
other on the bleak New England
coast. What did they bring wid
them? Men. women and children. yes.
Anything else, yes. food, provisions
and implements-yes. Anything eiae:
No. Yes, the greatest of all-princi-
pies. ideas of living and ideas o.
government. One was the idea OF
ease. comfort and-slavery: the 9TH
er Of freedom from which they
sought in vain in the Old World. And
both found climatic conditions. by
fate, adapted to their views.
And out Of this-out of those two
Numerically opposed ideas grew
our great Civil War. And it took
three million men and four years of
time and untold suffering to set right
history in 61-65. And lest We forget
lest we forget, the soldier Of the
Civil War preserved to the world the
principles for which the world has
recently fought. Let no man say that
this is not the day and generation of
the vindication of the boys of 6l
Without them the world war would
have been as nothing for they re-
united the country and preserved
the things tangible and intangible
for which the whole world has
fought on the blood soaked fields Of
France.
And in that titanic struggle Of 20
times, the spirit of the Pilgrims Of
New England was not found want
ing. New England with it's Plymouth
Rock and its Bunker Hill as Grady
said: What strange apparition in
history; l stand uncovered in her
mighty presence: carved from the
ocean and the wilderness: growing
strong through the storms of winter
and the storms Of war-until the
clouds rolled away and showed the
heroic workers at it's base
About $1,000 men went from Maine.
and why? I ask. l will tell yo--be-
cause of that strange and terrible
thing, the New England conscience
the thing that swept all before it
wrecked political parties. and the
careers Of men. Let Kings beware
and potentiates tremble before its
might. Let wealth and avarice stand
aside. I'VE are coming Father Abra-
ham three hundred thousand more"
and John Browns body lies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31

Of the history of Germany. He
thought Of 1864, in the war with Dem
mark. that lasted but three weeks,
when they got all they wanted. He
thought of 1866. in the war with Aus
tria, when they got all they went
after in a war that lasted about four
weeks. He was thinking Of 1871, in
the Franco Prussian war, that lasted
less than six weeks. when terms Of
peace were made at Versailles. The
terms gave Germany Alsace and Lor-
raine and an indemnity Of 4,OO0. 600.
900 marks. and both 'were acceded to
by France. with the German army in
Paris at the time. The longest was
was less than six weeks and tho
shortest war not quite three weeks
and the Kaiser was thinking Of those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31

Perhaps there is nothing that var
les more. and has more chance for
deception, than the automobile tire.
inasmuch as blemished or second
fabric can easily be covered with
rubber, deceiving all but real experts,
but Mr.. Mileage soon gets them. and
the blowout is very liable to ruin a
new tube. Fifield Bros. Co. says in
vest in Norwalk tires and tubes, and
you will have that satisfied feeling.
that blowouts will not come your
way. Ford sizes absolute guarantee
Of $500 miles, other sizes 5000 miles,
adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31
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Things. His government had been
preparing for 40 years for this war.
Germany was a perfected military
machine. Her populations are drilled
for war. Across the continent run
is trunk lines, military in their use
and character Germany had been
preparing all these years, and the
Kaiser was honest when he said
Your soldiers will be back in their
homes before the leaves fall" That
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31

was in August 1914. Eu' S'''' "A
happened in Belgium. al" s''
happened at the Marine ,,..]
Chateau Thierry. at -. Mi'''e' 4
Because they were meT''"- .,sr
the New England conscience '.,,ssI
spirit Of the New England 'o N
Do you know what made tno ,rs D
such wonderful soldiers '.s
we'll equipped" Yes. cLA
Continued on Page Nv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31

Mrs. Harold r. Doe Of Riverside
Drive left on the 9.3e train Friday
morning for Akron. O.. for a visit
with her brother. Harry H. Nichols,
and his family. Mrs. Does husband
accompanied her as far as Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31

Ernest Austin of Lynn, Mass,
formerly Of Hallowell. is enjoying a
visit Of few days with relatives in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31

A snappy lot of misses oxfords and
IN gun metal and patent leather,
sizes II 1-2 to 2. for $295, sizes IL
to II for s2.49 at Cadarette's today
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Maccabee Hall every
Saturday evening. Music by Doug
las Singing Orchestra. Gents 40c,
ladies zoe. Snay17sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Harry l. Bridges returned Fri
day from a two-weeks visit with rel
atives at Guilford and Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Norton visited
Thursday with friends and relatives
at China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Smith Of Con-
cord. N. H.. were visitors Friday in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31

moulding in the grave-but his soul
is marching on''-Augusta with its
Seth Williams. Hallowell with it's
Tilden. Brunswick with its peerless
Chamberlain.
Oh. little town in Vermont and little
town in Maine.
And little. sheltered valley town and
hamlet on the plain.
Salem. Jackson, WaukeSha, and Brook
Vi lie and Peru.
San Mateo and Urontown. and Lake and
Waterloo,
Little town we smiled upon and loved
for simple ways,
Quiet streets and garden beds and
friendly sunl;t days.
Out OF YOU the soldiers came.
Little town of homely name.
Young and strong and brave with
They saw truth and followed after
Little town the birth Of them
Makes YOU kin Of Bethlehem.
Little town where Jimmy Brown ran the
grocery store:
Little town where Manuel fshed along
the shore;
Where Russian Steve was carpenter.
and Sandy Pat McQuade
Worried all day in OverallS at the me-
chanic's trade:
VIII. re Allen Perkins practicei law, and
John, Judge Harper's son,
Planned little home for two that never
will be done
Little town. YOU gave them all.
Rich and poor. and great and small :
Bred them clean and straight and
strong,
Sent them forth to right the wrong.
Little town. their glorious Death
Makes you kin to Nazareth!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31
J. FRASER BAREBACK, IN. o.

Physician, Surgeon and Specialist. For seven
years Tsseher and Professor in the California
natl, 1888; Atlanta. 1866; Los Angeles. 1910;
Post Graduate New York Policlinic, l9Ol-2;
n. Y. P. g., i9o7-S; Eiinburg, London and
Paris, 1912; Vienna And Harvard, 1918. Ex.
President and member of various medical and
scientific societies. As Teacher, Writer and
Specialist his reputation is international.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31
Wonderful x Raw Examinations FREE


ca, Drumming Machne, and inrne.ts for examining
Free to q: who call on him during this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-31
For the Hopeless

Ho especially invites those WHO hin
tried other treatments and failed; .hes
who are now treating month ate; moasi
without help, continuing to treat bersS
OF false encouragement; those who su.s
from any MALADY which has been 10
nounced INCURABLE, and peops1h.
have been told that they had Co1s,nr
ton, Heart Trouble, Nervous Weakness
or any disease, are all invited to call aai
place themselves under his care iuy
this visit, and take advantage Of u
Free Offer.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
GOVT RESERVES
 LAND FOR SITES

ANCHORAGE. April 15. - Three thousand six hundred and thirty.nve acres of land, in the Anchorage dis. trict, by order of the President of the United States. have been with. drawn from settlement. location oi entry, and reserved for water power sites.
 The land included in the withdraw. al order Is situated on Ship creek, which flows into Knik Arm at An. chorage: on Peters creek. which is eighteen miles north of Anchorage; on Big Campbell creek. which is four miles south of Anchorage, and on Big Rabbit creek. which is nine miles south of Anchorage.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05

day that the commission on labor legislation the Paris conference has proposed clauses for insertion the peace treaty The principles incorporated therein Der among them, eghthour working day, weekly day of rest the abolition of child labor equal pay for and workers engaged in like occupations and the right of workingmen of association for lawful purposes
 WILSON FOR PRESIDENT
 PARIS, April 29.-(H9-It is proposed today that the first meeting of the newly created league of nations should be held in the city of Washington, the American capital This proposition meeting with general approval among all the delegates from nations which will be members of the league If the meeting is held there without doubt Woodrow league It is believed however that if the first meeting is not held in the United States Mr. Wilson will be asked head the organization
 LITTLE NEWSPAPER ENTHUSIASM
 PARIS. April 29.-N9eThe publication of the coven- ant of the league of nations little enthusiasm from the Paris newspapers While there is marked objection made to the covenant the papers inclined regard too weak.
 LOeuvre which has consistently supported President Wilson in all of his actions and uterances at the conference that the covenant while big step in advance is disap pointing the French people The political writer on the Echo de Paris speaking for the nationasts who desired strong defensive directed against Germany finds absolutely no good in the league and declares that it is "dead from its brth"
 ITALIANS TO RETURN
 PARIS, April 29-()-It is variously indicated here today that the Italian delegates will probably return to the conference within short time This does not signify however, that Italy has given any ntimation that she will accept President Wilson's say in the Adriac question as final The Italian parliament in Rome today and if it approves the pursued at Versailles by Premier Or ando the Italian members will probably return here and re- the diplomatic batle
 Ambassador Page has visited Premier Orlando in Rome according advices received here today The two had friendly conversation the questions arising at the conference Mr. Page said that he regretted extremely the situation which he declared in his opinion had been deiiber ately agitated by the Italian newspapers Practically all Italian criticism of the American President he stated was based on wrong interpretation of Mir Wilson's stand
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
IS LYNCHED BY
 ANGRY PEOPLE

BERLIN, April 26.-R|--A report has been received here to the effect that Count Arcovalley. the assassin. stor of Kurt Eisner has been lynch. sd by mob in Munich.
 The report. as received in tAis city is very meagre and gives but few details of the lynching. It is stated that the count met his death like a brave man and showed no fear after he had fallen into the hands of the enraged mob. Eisner was a favorite with these people and sentiment has gradually been growing since his as sassination. It is said that the counts body was left swinging in the air until friends of his arrived and removed it for burial: the mob dis. persing after being assured that he was dead.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
SOLDIERS HELP
 POLICE SUBDUE
 DETROIT 1. W. W.

DETROIT. April 30.-(P)-Soldiers and sailors today were called on to assist the city police subdue unruly radicals. I. W. w. members and Bol. sheviki. who were attempting to break up a meeting which was being addressed by Madam Breshkovskaya. who is here in the interest of the Russian factions opposing the Bolshe. wiki element of Russia.
 The speaker was pleading for the emancipation of Russia from the rule of the soviets and asked that Ameri- ca support the people of Russia in their effort to cast off the yoke. The became noisy and attempted to break up the meeting. The. DO lice officers on duty at the hall called on a number of soldiers and sailors present and elected the disturberv from the hall.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
MEAT
 TO GO OUTSIDE

EVERETT. Wash. April 30.-(E-- A local company has just been or. ganized for the purpose of import ing reindeer meat from Alaska. It is expected that the first of this meat will be placed on the market by July 18th, next. The company ex. poets to have representatives start. ing inland from Anchorage within a short time. They will purchase and assemble and start slaughtering the. steers as soon as possible. The Of. ficials believe that they can build up an enormous demand for the new product.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
MAJOR ENLISTS
 AS 5. (. SERCT.

SEATTLE, April 30.-(PD-Wm. D. Gilbert, who held commission with rank of major In the Sixteenth divi- sion of the United States army dur ing the war. has enlisted as a ser geant in the signal corps and has re- ceived an assignment for Alaskan duty on the signal corps telegraph system. MT. Gilbert. prior to the war. had served seventeen years In the army and was given commia. sion in the new army. The reduction in the American forces deprived him of his commission and he reenters the army at the rank held by him when he received his commission.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
BREWERS FACE
 ARREST UNLESS
 WORK IS STOPT

WASHINGTON, April 30.--R- The department of justica-1s prepar. ing to keep tabs on American brew ing activities after noon tomorrow At that time the wartime prohibition of the use of foods for the purpose of manufacturing liquor goes into ef- feet and the brewers who do no, discontinue the manufacture of beer are taking chances on prosecution by the federal government.
 The department of justice has or. dered its agents, thruout the country to gather evidence showing whether or not the brewers continue the man. ufacture of beer. It is not indicat. ed. whether 1t is the intention of the department to cause immediate ar rests in case of violations but 1t is stated that manufacturers who con tinue do 50 1t their own risk.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
MUNICH SOVIETS
 OVERTHR0WN

COPENHAGEN. April 3O.-(Pt-. According to reports received here tonight from Berlin. the soviet gov ernment of Munich has been over thrown. The communists are com pletely shorn of their brief authority and are in flight. in jail. or dead The government troops are said tc have shot a large number of the red guard while great mob attacked others and tried to kill the reds with any weapon which came to hand.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
HALF OF FORCES
 IS DEMOBILIZED

WASHINGTON. April 30.-F,- The breaking up of the great Ameri- can army is progressing rapidly ac- cording to a statement issued by General March this evening. The half way mark was passed on April 2lth. when discharged soldiers to- tailed 1,S36,S83. It was also announc- ed that more than 1sa.ooo soldiers embarked in France for American ports during the week ending April 22nd. which sets . new record for sailinss. ''.''''
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
First Uncensored Cable FromLondon Sincel9l4
PRESS SENDS FIRST OPEN MESSAGE FROM LON.
 DON SINCE WAR

LONDON. April 30.-R)-9:00 p. m.-This is the first uncensor- ed message which has been cabl- ed to America since six o'clock on the night of August 2, 1914. The official press bureau, the gov ernment's censorship office, clos ed at 500 p. m. today and cor respondents are now free to tele. graph as before the outbreak of the European war.
 The British censorship is cred. ited with uncovering thousands of enemy plots. It has employed thousands of men and millions of press and other despatches have passed thru it's hands.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
GAS EXPLOSION
 KILLS Y MEN

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. April 30.--(R A gas explosion at a mine of the Majestic Coal company. twenty miles north of here. killed seventeen men tonight. At least seven others were injured, of whom four are believed to be dying. Rescue companies brot out the workers from the gas-flled shaft and by efficient work probably pre-. vented all those in the workings from being killed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
EUROPEAN MAY
 DAY BE QUIET

LONDON. April 30-(R)--European May Day promises to pass unevent fully in most of the principal cities of continental nations. There are two exceptions, these being Paris and Berlin where one day general strikes are proposed by the workers.
 In Budapest the soviets have or. dered the town made red with flags and decorations. There will be the customary parades and mass meet. ings in English and Scandinavian cities.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
Soldiers of the Cross March Against Soviets koLcHAk FoRcEs MARCH INTO BATTLE BEHIND vEsTMENT.
 CLAD PRIESTS


 ARCHANGEL. April 30.-R-- The Izvestia, a Bolsheviki news. paper. says that among the forces of Admiral Kolchak are a mum. Der of regiments known as "regi. ments of Christ" These troops are led into battle by priests of the Russian church. clad in vest. ments and carrying crucinxes.
 The priests march into battles chanting hymns of victory and praise and stay with their com. rades turnout the hottest fight. ing. These regiments are said to have shown extraordinary bravery in every battle they have entered.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
AMERICANS ARE
 IN GOOD SHAPE

WASHINGTON. April 30.-(P)-- General w. P. Richardson, command CT of the American forces on the Archangel front reports to the war department today that he has com. pleted an inspection of all American forces under his command. He states that they were found in good health and excellent spirits and show no signs of being affected by Bol- sheviki propaganda.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05
REVENUE
 BILL ON TODAY

WASHINGTON, April 30.-Rl-. The revenue act passed by the last congress becomes effective tomorrow Under it soda fountain products be come taxable.
 Soda waters. ice cream. sundaes. root beer. and other drinks sold by soft drink dealers become revenue rsoS Sacafs for the government. Un der the revenue act. five and ten cent dishes carry a tax of one cent Fifteen and twenty cent dishes are taxed two cents. The taxes are not to be assessed against the dealers but must be collected by them from their customers, Church socials arc exempt,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-05

PARIS, April 3O-(H)-Reuters says that the peace treaty provides that Germany surrender all claims lao Chau to Japan Japan however not to be allowed 10 retan this territory but must in due transfer it formally to the Chinese government It adds that other between China and Japan not affected by the treaty.
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
ONLY ONE D: ). NJ. FOR
AMERICAN WOMEN

NEW YORK, oct. 3.-Only 500 Dis
tnguished Service Medals were awarded
10 American soldiers-and of these Just
one was presented TO a woman
Miss Mary Vail Address, an American
Red Cross Canteen worker in France,
was The woman chosen for the distin-
guished honor.
The medal was presented 10 Miss
Address by General Pershing In The
name Of the President Of the United
States
Miss Address. New York woman
was one Of the FIRST seven American
girls TO go overseas. She went 10 the
Toul sector as the American troops
entered II, and on her own Initiative
set up a canteen tent IN the station
yard and gave small comforts 90 the
soldiers arriving or on leave. Within
a month she assisted 5000 doughboys
a day. and IL is estimated that during
her entire service her canteen wei
romed more than 100000 soldiers.
After the tents success she opened a
rest house for officers and men. and
finally was put in charge Of an entire
hotel. Under her direction were in
stalled shower baths where thousands
Of men enjoyed their first chance for
bath after weeks In the trenches.
Miss Address is now. at home. but
planning to continue her social and
public service in some other form.
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
FIBRE &C. PAYS UP
UNDER PROTEST

As they claim that the taxes on the
part Of their property within the Els
mere limits are inequitable, the Cont
mental Fibre Company. OF Newark, Will
pay its 500 assessment under protest,
II has been said.
The property Of the company is sit
uated partly in Elsmere limits and
partly beyond the town limits. They
claim that the assessment for that part
within Is considerably more than that
part outside and is not Justified
Failure 20 pay the assessment resulted
IN seizure Of some Of the company's
onlce furniture and its sale at auction.
Part Of the furniture was purchased at
The sale by representative OF the com
pany, but The rest was purchased by an
independent firm Following the sale
the company placed armed guards out
side their doors and stated they would
resist any further attempt % take their
furniture in lieu OF taxes
Paying the last assessment under pro-
lest The company through their aftor-
neys Robert o Hartman ard George L.
Townsend. VIII llc suit either IN the
superior Court OF in the Court OF Com
mon pleas IN an effort 10 recover what
they consider the excess.
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
TUG MASTERS STRIKE,
TYING UP FIFTY CRAFT

PHILADELPHIA, pa, Oct 3.-Mors
than ffty ocesn-going barges. which do
a cosstwise business carrying coal ami
lumber. were tied up at this port yes
ierdsy because the masters and en-
sineers Of the ocean -soing tugs which
tow The harges from Philadelphia TO
other cOastwise ports went out on
strike. Their demands for higher
wages and the employment Of an addi-
donal engineer aboard each vessel.
presented some time ago and recently
modified. were refused by their employ
srs About 400 cooks. flromcn and sea-
men were thrown out of work by the
strike The towboais are chiefly owned
by the Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
way.
The masters and engineers Of the
TUGS left their charges early yesterday
morning and tugs that reach port a.
Ter that time will Dc similarly sban-
doned by their masters whether or
not each vessel is al its home port
HarbOr TUGS and TUGS that tow IN
Delaware bay as FAR as ihe Breakwatcr
are not affected by ne strike.
The demands made hy The eirikine
shippers and ongineers are as follows,
For coastwise towboats masters pay.
s3i250 per month, chief engineers.
s2SIj0 FIRST engineers. S2i0. and Sec
ond engineers. SiS4So. For ocean solnc
boats masters pay. SS2o month
thief engineers. $50. FIRST engineers. I
'2i6j0 and second ensinoers. SiS75o
The present rates arr S2lo far masters.
1896 for chief engineers. Si1a for FIRST
Engineers and sif3 for second enSnocns {