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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
LIEUT.. COL. il.
ELLINGTON, man
WHO CAME BACK
Dismissed by Court Martial He
Joins Foreign Legion" and
Recklessly Fights Way Back
to Honor and Glory

London, Sept. s.-(Correspondence Of
The Associated Press).-Au England
Is ringing with the story Of Lieut.. Col
John Ford Elkington-one Of the
strangest romances Of this world war.
1t is the ever-appealing human story
of a man who came back"
Dismissed by court martial from the
army in which he had served nearly
so years, just as his regiment was go
ing into action in France in the clos
ing months Of 1914. this English officer,
disgraced at time Of life when the
chances Of fate weigh heavily against
man fighting for honor suddenly lost,
found refuge in that queerest Of all
military organizations the Foreign Le-
gion of France.
Lost in the maze of the western bat
tlefelds-a mere legionnaire in the
ranks-Col. Ellington, late OF the Roy
al Warwickshires, was all but forgot
ten. None Of his old friends, his old
fellow officers, none Of the men who
had seen him win the Queens medal
for valor In South Africa-none Of
these knew that ELLINGTON was out
there, somewhere in France" reck-
lessly winning his way back. But now
ELLINGTON is back in England. Pinned
on his breast are two of the coverted
honors Of France-the Military medal
and the Military Cross; but most val
ued possession Of all is a bit Of paper
which wipes out the errors of the past
"a proclamation from the official Lon
don Gazette announcing that the King
has "graciously approved the reinstate-
ment Of John Ford ELLINGTON in the
rank Of lieutenant colonel, with his pre-
vious seniority, in consequence OF his
gallant conduct while serving in the
ranks Of the Foreign Legion of the
French army. Not only has Col. Elk
ington been restored to the army. but
he has been reappointed in his old
regiment, the Royal Warwickshires.
At the end of Oct. IA had appeared
the crushing announcement that Elk
ington had been cashiered by sentence
of general court martial. What his
error was did not appear at the time,
and has not been alluded to in his re-
turned hour of honor. 1t was court
martial at the front at a time when
the first rush of war was enguldng
Europe. and little time could be vast
ed upon an incident of this sort. The
charge, it is now stated, did not re-
fleet in any way upon the officers
personal courage. But with fallen for
tunes he passed quietly out of the
army and enlisted in the Legion-that
corps where thousands of brave but
broken men have found shelter and
now and then an opportunity to make
themselves whole again.
Col ELLINGTON did not pass un-
scathed through fire. His fighting days
are ended His knees are shattered and
he walks heavily upon his sticks.
"They are just fragments from
France" he said of those wounded
kness.
Col. Ellington made no attempt to
cloak his name or his former army
service when he entered the ranks of
the Legion.
why shouldn't be a private?" he
said. "It is an honor for any man to
serve in the ranks of that famous
corps. Like many of the other boys,
I had a debt to wipe off. Now it is
paid"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
MOVED IHE,L0oeM1s1uRE'


Then ds hsa4A> osseS !3s1uak 1gsvoa0
lt 9aess Aoe1A
i. DO you know what happens % the
iconoclast who attempts 70 prove u
the world that thsee = nothing IN its
pet superstitions1 DID you ever hear
the story Of the Br1tish naval neutsn-
ant who demonstrated the fAct that
there was nothing supernatural abooe
the Logan stone? Out thsgs at -
tip Of Lands End, close 20 whsre IL
pirates Of Penzance used b hold toeth.
the huge mass Of rock rested On the
top Of the cliR. 20 delicatsly poised
that q child could make tt rock this
way and that. A gust Of wind would
set it to vibrating, and yst for hun
dreds Of years Il had been believed
that no earthly force could dislodge It
from its position. Then along came
the lieutenant who laughed at all such
silly superstition. He would prove to
the deluded people OF Cornwall that
the Logan stone could be dumped
into the sea By the physical proWsss
Of q few sturdy sailors.
Luckily for his position In the 1avy
Of his majesty, George w.. the lieu
tenant succeeded only In hurting the
charmed rock q little way down the
clif, where it lodged In . shelving
crevice, for such howl went up, not
only from the guides and tavern peo.
pie who made a living OF Of the tout
lists who came to see the Quiveri0g
bowlder, but from the antiquaries and
scientists who believed that the rock
had been delicately poised there by
the druid priests or that it illustrated
little understood force Of nature, that
the admiralty sent word to the i'm.
pious young officer that he would ei-
ther restore the Logan stone to its
place or forfeit his. A derrick and q
months salary were required to set
the stone in its place.-St. Louis Globe.
Democrat,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18

Miss Ethel and Master Harold Lasse of
New York, who have been passing their
vacation with their grandfather, John
Cutter of Randolph. returned to their
home Saturday. Miss Ethel has passed
a number of summers here and made
many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
Rurnham c. Sleeper

The death of Burnham c. Sleeper oc-
CURED in the hospital here early Sat
urday morning while awaiting readmis-
sion to the Home. He was first admitted
from Providence May s, 1918, and recently
took his discharge. He was born in
South Thomaston about 76 years ago ana
was prosperous farmer in that vicinity
many years. He enlisted in Co. B. 1st
Me. Cav, Sept IS, 1862, and was dis
charged Dec. 5, 1864. A widow. Eunice
W. Sleeper, who has been employed in the
hospital here, survives. The remains
were taken Saturday to Providence for
burial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
The Ancient Memory.

In the ancient time mems memories
were much more powerful than they
ere today. The invention Of printing
necessarily weakened the memory.
We can scarcely form an idea Of what
the memory pust have been when it
was exercised and cultivated as thing
Of sole dependence.-New York Ameri.
ran
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18

"Pop, tell me some conundrums."
any conundrums, my SOM"
"Oh, yes. you do! I heard mother
tell Aunt Mary the other day that you
keep her guessing most of the time."-
Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18

It has been known thousands Of
years that the dreaded deadly cobra,
whose bite invariably and almost IN
ytantly causes death, may be easily
paralyzed and tranced by very slight
finger squeeze around the back sf ~
fearful neck.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
Gardiner

Miss Bessie H. Grant left on the 1l4s
train Monday for Machias, where she has
accepted a position as commercial teach
er in Machias High school.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
Surest Way.

"Do you know how to open the door
10 a successful courtship"'
Easiest thing doing. Just ring the
belle. e."-Baltimore American
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18

Gold weighs nearly twenty times q
much as its own bulk in water.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
Tho Old Story,

did Hardlucks bear his misfortune
like a man?'
Exactly like one. He blamed It al
on his wife."-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18

It is the popularity of fool to be
quick In seeing the faults Of others
while he is blind to his own.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
Frank.

Ernest II awfully frank"
"Do you love him because 10 =
frank?" sa r-"'
"No; because he is Ernest"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
Greatest Volcano Crator.

GFeAtest Volcano Crater.
The largest volcano crater In tho
world Is in Asosan, in southern Japan.
It measures fourteen miles across one
way and more than ten miles the other.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18

The members Of the Loyal Club will
be entertained on Tuesday evening at
the home of Mrs. Robert Foster on
Robinson street.
man causing unnecessary disturb
ance on the Main street and under the
influence of liquor caused the local
police force quite a bit of work before
the disturber could be landed in the
police station. After quite a task Off,
Ger Harrington placed the man be-
hind the bars. where he will await
trial before Judge Brazzell this morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18

LAKE. Superior II - largo - Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-18
Whitten-Joy

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. p.
Libby Of Benton was the scene Of q
very pretty wedding on Sunday at
high noon when the daughter. Mrs.
Laura Libby Joy. was united in mar
rage to Truman Whitten OF Burn
ham. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. c. o. Perry, pastor of the Meth
odist church Of this town. of which
the bride is a member. After a short
wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Whitten
will make their home in Burnham.
The regular meeting of the Epworth
League will be held in the vestry of
the Methodist church on Tuesday
evening at 7.3o. Miss Vivian Smith
will be the leader and a full attend
ance Is desired.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
VILLAS MEN FAIL
IN SURPRISE MOVE
WOUND FOR TREVINO
Carranza Commander at Chihua-
hua City Continues to Direct
Fight in Spite of Hurt.

Chihuahua City, Sept. 16 delayed
by cut wires) Villas own troops
executed a surprise attack on Chi
huahua in the dark of this morning.
which although successfully initial
ed, ended in a complete victory for
the de facto government troops un-
der Gen. Trevino. who received a
flesh wound in the left forearm un-
der the fire.
AT $3.50 o'clock during a heavy
rain and while the people were asleep.
after the festivities Of two nights in
honor of the Mexican independence
day. the Villa forces entered the
town in two columns. One made
straight for the penitentiary. where
Jose Ynez Salazar, the amnestied
rebel on trial for plotting against the
government, and political prisoners
were released. Others rushed for the
government buildings and federal
palace. driving out the small Car
rama guard.
Gen. Trevino covered the govern
ment buildings with rifles and ma
chine guns. He then took personal
command Of the artillery at Santa
Rosa and by few we'll directed shots
made the buildings untenable. The
bandits fed out OF the city to the
northwest. leaving more than 100
dead behind.
The fleeing Villa followers at
Nombre de DiOs ran into the forces
OF Gen. Ramos, placed there to cut
or retreat. Ramos continued the
pursuit with heavy losses to the ban
dts
Although in command of the at
tack. Villa did not enter the city with
his troops. The streets round the
government buildings are strewn
with dead men and horses. while
wounded bandits continue to he
brought in.
large number of former adher-
ents or Villa and Orozco. are among
the dead. Marcelo Caraveo. once n
general under Orozco. was taken
prisoner, which proves the compli-
! city of other factions with Villa.
Gen. Tevino received his wound
which is not serious, while directing
the fire OF the field guns. He re-
mained with his men. however.
throughout the fight 1t is reported
that not single government soldier
deserted his post during the fight.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
WILL OPPOSE TRAILER
GREENv|LLEPOST OFFICE
MAY LAUNCH A FIGHT
Congressman Nichols Doesn't
Want Him in Ofice-Fight
to BE Made.

Washington, Sept. 15.-Interest-
ing developments are promised at an
early date over the Greenville post
office appointment
Representative Sam ]. Nichols
said today:
have already attested that the ac-
tion of the postmaster general was a
complete surprise to me. You NAV
rest assured that will do everything
In my power to put Mr.. Traxler out
1 have not fully decided upon the best
course to pursue in the matter, but
expect to go to the bottom OF il.
Further than this l do not care TO
make any statement at the present
time"
In 1913 there was an agreement
among the members of the South
Carolina delegation in congress. the
house members and the two senators
agreeing, that the house members
would have the naming OF the post
masters in their respective districts
and that the senators would not in
terfere except where recommends
tions were personally objectionable,
Ihis agreement has been strictly adj
hered TO and the question that Mr.
Nichols will ask just as soon ms
postmaster General Burleson returns
to Washington is who Mr.. Traxler's
sponsor was.
1t is not known that either Sena-
tor Smith or Senator Tillnan took
"a hand in the present situation and
1t is interesting to know who did.
With the elimination of the South
Carolina senators, there remains the
question of who il was with sufficient
influence to have the postmaster gen
oral tell Mr. TRAILER that he migb,
go back to work as postmaster at
Geenville after what has happened
during the last three months
Mr.. Nichols, in demandinc of the
postmaster general that Mr.. TRAILER
resignation remain as submitted
some time ago, will stand suuarelv
on his ot'icial rights, he said and will
insist that his prerOgatives as the re-
preventative in the house from the
Fourth district of South Carolina he
respected. On the other hand The
states correspondent has informa-
uon to show that Mr. Traxler's
friends will insist that the postoffice
department stand by its decision ana
continue him in the postofiice.
Altogether the situation over the
continuance of Mr.. Traxler as post
master at Greenville is one of the
promised features of official life in
the near future.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
WILL HELP AFFLICTED.

Wellesley, Mass, Sept ! An
unlimited fund has been set aside by
the Ford Motor company of Detroit
for the treatment of crippled chill
dren Throughout the country who are
in need of orthopedic or surgical
care, according to the Rev Samuel s
Marquis, head of the Ford educa
tional department. who addressed a
conference of business men here to-
day. He said a fund originally had
been created for the use OF cripples
in the families of the employees of
the concern. but because of its limi-
tations another fund had been pro
vided. Further details were not
mcde public
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
BREAD INQUIRY HALTED.
Department of Justice stops Chicago
Investigation.

Chicago. Sept l5.-The depart
ment of Justice at Washington to-
day called halt on federal investi-
cation in Chicago of the Increase in
bread prices.
This department does not wish
an investigation made at this time. "
said message from A. Bruce
Bielaski, chief of the departments
bureau of investigation. to Hinton
G. Clabaugh, of the departments
Chicago office.
What effect the departments rul-
ing would have on the investigation
being made by United States District
Attorney Klyne was not made public
tonight
Bayers who have appeared before
Klyne recently have cited figures to
show the increased cost OF manu-
facture Of bread justified an increase
in wholesale and retail prices
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
British Capture 2,3OO.

London. Sept. 15.-The greater.
part of the Bouleaux wood, High
wood and the towns of Fleers. Mar
tinpuich and Cour-Celette have been
taken by the British, who also have
captured all the high ground between
Combles and the Pozieres- Bapaume
road. according to tonight's official
communication. More than 1900
prisoners were captured in the
drive
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
ANOTHER COTTON BUYER
FOR LANCASTER
Farmers Jubilant Over Fact That Mr..
Julian Ahrcns, Representing Har-
N"N Company, Will Buy Cotton
i'm City This Fall

The News is pleased to announce
for the information of our many far
mer friends that Mr.. Julian Ahrens.
representing Harvey & Company, of
Sumter. will be located in Lancaster
this fall for the purpose of buying
cotton.
Mr., Ahrens is no stranger in this
county. he having resided here seven
or eight years at one time. but leav-
ing Lancaster some twenty-five years
ago. He is we'll remembered by a
large number of older residents OF
the county who hail his return in the
cotton market with much enthusiasm.
1t is now expected that Lancaster
will furnish one of the best cotton
markets to he found in the State.
Mr.. Ahrens will be located at the
store of Mr.. F.. w Sistare for some
two weeks. after which he will have
his office in the little house owned
bv Miss Emmons. adjoining the new
building now being erected by the
Farmers Bank and Trust Company.
row occupied by the law firm of
Jones G Jones.
Farmers before selling their cot
ton should call and have Mr.. Ahrens
bid on same.
Mrs. Ahrens will join her husband
soon and they will make their home
in Lancaster.
We welcome these good people to
our city.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
HEATH SPRINGS IDEAL
LOCATION FOR FAIR
USE BALL PARK GROUNDS
Could Exhibit Products of Little
TOwn-WOuld Prove Bene-
ficial to Community.

One among the best locations in
Lancaster county in which to hold a
genuine first class community fair is
Heath Springs. Surrounded by a
splendid agricultural section noted
for the fertility of it's soil, and in
habited by progressive class OF
thorough going enterprising people,
the little town enjoys every facility
needed with which to successfully
conduct one or two days fair.
In the vicinity of Heath Springs
are men who raise the finest live
stock to be found in this section Of
the State. Among some of the best
farmers in the county are located in
this particular climatic favored sec
ton, and the ability of the Heath
Springs graded school to arrange a
suitable exhibit for an occasion Of
this kind has been demonstrated at
the many field day and local fairs
in this city time and time again.
grounds already in that of it's ball
park. Suitable tents could be rented
at small cost in which the various
exhibits could be shown. 4 small
line or clean up-to-date amusements
could be located in the grounds on
pecentage basis which would net
the fair management neat sum. A
small admission could be charged at
the gate which could be used in de-
fraying the general expenses in con-
nection with the fair 1t would not
be necessary to give a large cash pre-
MUM list, as those interested in such
work viii, as a general rule. work
as hard to secure a blue ribbon" for
prize as If ii were a fifty cents or
a dollar. At very small cost the un-
dertaking could be thoroughly ad-
vertised, and of certainty il would
prove of an incalculable worth to the
town and entire community from an
advertising, competitive and con
structive standpoint.
The real worth OF such an under
taking cannot be estimated in dollars
and cents TO community in that IL
tends to create a competitive spirit
or rivalry as ii were, among the peo-
pie in which they endeavor to outdo
their neighbor in the high production
or those things SO essential in ones
every day life. all of which rebounds
TO the general good of a community
and the welfare of its people.
SO far, five community fairs are
to be held in the county this fall at
the following places: Flint Ridge
Van Wyck, Oakhurst, Antioch and
Pleasant Valley, and much work is
now under way at these places in
order to make them a success. In
all probability. co nty fair will be
held IN Lancaster this fall. Com
mlttees are busy today soliciting
financial aid from the local mer-
chants and business men for this
purpose, and, of course, Lancaster
WILL NOT FAIL.
Now, if the citizens of Heath
Springs. assisted by the many farm
ers and stock men of the section.
want to hold an event of this kind
Tor one or two days during the fall
and we have reasons to believe thew
do from what we have recently heard
The News will be glad to assist in
every way possible in order to make
the first annual event a success.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
Troops i'm Retirement.

bucharest. via Amsterdam to-
London. Sept. 1.-THE Russian and
Roumanian troops in the Dobrudia
region of Roumania are in retirement
northward, according to the official
communication issued today.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19

Germany with George Howe. now of
the University OF North Carolina.
during his student years at the
University Of Halle. Mrs. Howe had
lived for considerable periods a:
Chapel Hill. n. C. Recently she had
made her home in Philadelphia.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
BRITISH SCORE MOST
NOTABLE ADVANCE
SMASH GERMAN LINES
Made Most Notable Advance
Since AnglO-French Often
Sive Began July /.

London, Sept. 15.-Smashing the
north of the Somme in France, the
British forces have made probably
the most notable advance since the
AngloFrench offensive began July /.
Three towns, two woods and the
possession of nearly all the high
ground between Combles and the
Pozieres-Bapaume Road fell to the,
British. Not only did the Germans
lose these points but the British drive
imperils the Combles and ThiepvaE
ish front. The gaining of the high
ground north of Combles gives the
British command of the approaches
to Bapaume.
The advance on the northern end
OF the front was for a distance of two
miles. Courcellette, east of Thiep-
val. and north OF the Poziere- Ba-
paume Road, and Martinpuich. south
of the road fell into the hands OF
General Haig's men. Further south
they took Flers. and the High wood
making secure their possession or
Ginchy. The Bouleaux woods. north
Of Combles, also was lost to the Ger
mans.
More Than 2,3OO Prisoners.
The Germans under Crown Prince
Rupprecht Of Bavaria, fought stub
bornly to hold their ground. and the
lighting was severe all along tho
line. More than 2.3OO prisoners
were taken by the British.
Aiding the British in the encircle-
ment of Comblcs the French have ta-
ken additional trenches north Of lie
Prez farm. South of the river three
German trenches near Berny-on-San-
terre were taken by the French who
also captured 200 prisoners. Berlin
claims the renulse OF British at
tacks southeast of Theipval and OF
French efforts between Rancourt ana
the Somme. The official statement
admits the loss of lie PricZ farm west
OF Rancourt
In northern Macedonia the Brit
ish, French and Serbian armies have
gained additional successes. break
ing down the Bulgarian defense in
the center and on the left wing.
French troops took Bulgarian posi-
tons a half mile deep on front OF
one mile. West of Lake Ostrovo the
Serbians captured Malkandze. The
British attacked west of the Vardar
and also gained ground.
BulGarians Retrcating.
Cnottically it is reported the Bull
garians retreated II miles in front
OF the Entente rush and Athens re-
ports the abandonment of Kastoria
by the Bulgarians. Berlin says En-
tente attacks east of Vardar were re-
pulsed
The Italians have begun a new
drive toward Triest Lines of Aus
train entertainments east of the Val
lone have been taken Rome reports,
together with more than 200 pris-
oners. Vienna. while admitting Ital-
ian successes on the IsOnzo front. de-
clares the first assault is look ed upon
as a failure.
In the Dobruia region of Roumania
Bucharest admits that the Russian
and Roumanian troops are retiring
northward before the advance of the
forces of the Central powers. Violent
fighting is in progress in this region.
In Pennsylvania. however, the Ru-
mania forces are continuing their
progress and have reached the Aluta
River northwest of Kronstadt
There has been no change in the
situation on the eastern front from
the Carpathians to Riga
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
FORD ON BAND WAGON.

New York. Sept. 14.-Henry Ford
declared today that he and "bis
neighbors" would support President
Wilson for reelection. IL was an
nounced at Democratic headquarters
tonight.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-19
Winthrop College.

Mr.. t. II. Wilson and son, Charlie.
made visit to Lancaster Saturday
ana sunday. Mr.. Wilson is getting
ready to send Charlie back to Cedar
Springs school, where he spent last
year.
Prof. j. Herman Yoder will give a
piano musical at Van Wyck Tuesday
night. He will leave on Wednesday
for St Augustine. Fla. TO resume his
teaching in the ancient city where he
has taught the four past winters.
j. NJ. YODER.
Van Wyck, s. c., Sept. 1S. 1916.