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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
RIVERSIDE

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Stevens who have
been visiting their daughter. Mrs. Wal
ter Dunlap, returned to their home in
Durham, n. H., Monday, Mrs. Dunlap
returning with them for visit
Mrs. J. H. Raymond of North Jay who
with her little daughter Irma has been
passing two weeks at Howard Crowelrs
returned to her home Sunday.
A very enjoyable social was held at
the Riverside church on Friday evening.
a program consisting of music, read
ings and games was carried out under
direction Of Mrs Moulton. Refresh
ments Of ice cream and cake were
served About so were present.
Mrs. S. c. Moulton and daughters
Lorna and Alena of Portland who have
been visiting Mrs. Moulton's parents,
Rev. and Mrs. R. NJ. Peacock returne
to their home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry McLachilan of
Marlboro, n. H., are guests at Edgar
Baileys
Mrs. w. p. Bailey is visiting at the
home Of her son Edgar Bailey for a few
days. Her many friends are pleased to
meet her
Mrs. Alice Randall of ST. Petersburg
Fla, was guest at the home Of her
brother, H. p. Halves several days last
week. She was accompanied by Miss
Constance Gage Of Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Russell are at
tending the State Fair at Lewiston.
James Raymond and three sons OF
North Jay and John Bennett and Mrs.
Dryden of Pressure Isle were guests at
the Crowells took an auto trip to Au-
gusta and Togus Sunday afternoon
Elizabeth Crowell returned to her
work as teacher in Stoneham, Mass,
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

able and willing to do things to enable
him to get more than $500. Men are
not reported as particularly scarce. but
a little will doubtless show them not
quite plentiful enough.
Houlton, Sept. Potatoes today
reached So barrel. with the prediction
that they would go to $3.50 before Sat-
urday. The farmers are not selling but
are wisely holding for stronger mar
ket. AS one potato man put it. "a far
mer would be a jay" to sell now at a
low price because potatoes cannot help
from going to higher price"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
WHEN YOU, WAKE
UP DRINK GLASS
OF HOT WATER
Wash the poisons and toxins from
system before putting more
food into stomach.
Says lnslde-bathlng makes any
one look and feel clean,
sweet and refreshed.

Wash yourself on the inside befo!'
breakfast like you do on the outsius
This is vastly more important oecaus'
the skin pores do not absorb lilpui'
ties into the blood. causing iIihe''
while the bowel pores do.
For every ounce of food and dF'hA
taken into the stomach, nearly az
ounce of waste material must W
carried out of the body. If this "aS's
material is not eliminated day oy 70.
it quickly ferments and genelases
poisons, gases and toxins when a.s
absorbed or sucked into the piV..
stream, through the lymph u''.
which should suck only nourishni'''
to sustain the body.
A splendid health measure - y
drink, before breakfast each day. .
glass of real hot water with "a
spoonful of limestone phosphate III ~
which is a harmless way TO "a.,
these poisons. gases and toxins i'o'
the stomach, liver. kidneys o. ~.
bowels; thus cleansing, sweeten'-r
and freshening the entire allmeh.a..
canal before putting more food INV
the stomach. ....
A quarter pound of limestone paU,
phate costs but very little at the W.
store but Is sufficient to make ANN a,
an enthusiast on inside-batnins' "a
and women who are accustomed :,
wake up with dull, aching heau -,
have furred tongue. bad taste ha No
breath, sallow complexion, others w.
have bilious attacks. acid stomach
constipation are assured OF Pa
nounced Improvement in both ns''~
and appearance shortly-AdV'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

Miss Iva Morse. who was called home
by the death of her father-in-law. went
to Waltham Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Belle Mcdonald of
Whitefield were in town Sunday.
w. A. Morse of Bath of the Box Co.
was in town on business Thursday.
A. c. Gatman Of Portland was in
town Thursday.
Mrs. Mary E. Cooling Of Windsor is
visiting friends in town.
B. A. Woodbridge of North Newcas-
tie was at Parsons Bend Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

is many times obliged to act as nurse
and doctor to some member Of the
family. And she usually knows what
to do when the husband complains Of
feeling poorly, OF the children are
out of sorts. She believes in simple
remedies, and knows that their timely
use usually keeps away anything seri-
Gus. Many farmers wife has learned
to have perfect confidence in Il. F."
Atwood's Medicine. She finds it good
when a stomach needs strengthening,
q liver regulating, or a severe head
ache must be relieved. This time
tried and reliable remedy does men,
women and children world of good,
for it keeps the system in order and
has a tonic effect on overworked
stomachs, livers and nerves.
Buy 3se bettle At your nearest store.
o. write to-day for free sample.
Il. F." Medicine Co.. Portland, Nc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

Much excitement was caused among
the stock buyers in this vicinity on &C.
count of the railroad strike. Many had
already purchased large amount Of
stock preparatory to shipping it TO the
Brighton market this week and were
at first worried at the outcome.
Bonnie Butler has gone to Madison 70
work in the wooden mill where he will
be Joined later by Mr.. and Mrs. Ralpa
Butler.
Several from here attended the show
at the village and dance at Harmony
Friday night. All reported enjoyable
times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
CLINTON

Some member of the Christian Civic
League Of Maine will speak IN Clinton
Sept. 10th. At the Baptist church
N Al A. M, and M. E. church at p.
~ Also at Burnham at 2:15 P. NJ.
Mrs. Efie Skillings Of West Fa1-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
ATHENS

Mrs. Mae Emery OF Washington. D.
c.. who has been visiting in town. went
to Dexter last week.
Miss Winifred Trueworthy began her
duties as teacher at the Mcclure school
house in Cornville last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Turner, also
Mrs. Chas Turner. all Of Boston, Mass,
are guests Of friends in town.
Arthur f. Bush. foreman Of the box
shop in Auburn, came home and at
tended the Academy alumni
The Ladies' Missionary Society gave
picnic dinner in Grange HALL last Tues
day, with a lecture in the afternoon.
The Grange meeting held last Saturday
was well attended and quite a sum Of
money appropriated for Fair premiums.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Scribner held
their wedding reception at their home
on Stickney hill. Friday.
WEST-Religious services will be
held at the Union church Sunday, Sept.
10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Ellis have gone to
Fairfield. where they have employment.
Supt. H. w. Wood has been in this
place looking after his school interests
Miss Maud Hilton Of Bingham is
teaching the Lincoln school and board
ing with Mrs. Louise Corsan.- .,.-.----.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

Mrs. Myra Gullson Of Boston came
Thursday morning called by the death
of her brother, Edward Leonard.
Prof. Ralph Bean who has been
passing the summer with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Bean, went to Au-
burn Thursday and Friday accom-
panied by Mrs. Bean he will go to
their home in Wakefield, Mass.
Edith Pratt, who has recently or
gained the first association Of Camp
Fire Girls, the Fahocha Chapter. in
Clinton, entertained her girls at lit
tie lawn fete at the home Friday after
noon. The occasion was a most pleas
ant one. and a lively discussion Of the
years plans took place. The hostess
served refreshments consisting of ice
cream and little cakes, and gave each
girl a souvenir of her first Camp Fire
meeting.
Harold Bean entertained a party Of
young friends at the summer home of
his parents on the Sebasticook river
Thursday evening. All who attended
had very enjoyable time as usual
when Mr.. Bean entertains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

''At last sent for sample of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. The sample did 50
much good that bought one bar Of Cuti-
cura Soap and one box of Ointment, and in
. short time 1 was perfectly healed:
(Signed) Miss Lena NJ. Goodale. 12O Mt.
Vernon Ave. Augusta, Me. Sept. II. 1918.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Adj
dress postcard ''Cuticura. Dept. T. Bos-
ton.'' Sold throughout the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

did me no good. My hands
were red and rough and would
crack open and bleed and
they would itch and burn SO
that I irritated them by
scratching, causing disflgure-
ment. I could not sleep and
l could not do work Of any
Kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

mouth who has been the guest Of her
cousin, Mrs. H. NJ. Bean returned to
her home Thursday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Decker and Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Decker have been on an
automobile trip to Parlin Pond.
Edward Leonard.
Edward Leonard died very sudden
ly at his home Wednesday morning.
He was 76 years of age. He leaves a
widow, formerly Miss Emma Shinn
and one daughter, Mrs. Edward Thurs
ton. The funeral service was held at
the home Friday morning at 10
o'clock, and burial was in the family
lot in Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
SALT RHEUM IN
WATER BL|STERS
On Hands. Red and Rough. Would
Crack Open and Itch and Burn.
Could Not Sleep.
HEALED BY CUTlCURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

II had salt rheum on my hands It came
In little water blisters which began to itch
and tester and then I was treated but IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
HOLLWEC CRITICS
TO STATE VIEWS
German Dissatisfaction at Con-
duct of War May Be Expressed.

Amsterdam, March N.-German
newspapers say that Or. Won Beth
mann Hollweg, the Imperial Chaneel-
lor, has returned from the General
Headquarters. His return is in con-
nection with the illness Of Admiral Won
Tirpitz, the Minister Of Marine, which,
the newspapers say, has created an I'M
usual sensation.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs
Of the German Federal States Is TO
meet tomorrow, under the presidency
of the Bavarian Premier. Neither the
Chancellor nor Prussia is represented
on this committee, which meets occa-
sionally as a sort Of control board of
foreign affairs o. Germany.
Georg Bernhard says in the "Nos-
sische Zeitung" .hs. the decision TO
hold meeting Of tho committee is
regarded as a sign that the German
states are dissatisfied with the pres
ent condition Of affairs in respect 20
the war. lie hints that the committee
desires a conference with the Chan
cellor on pending questions, including
disputes with the United States Of
America.
Herr Bernhard declares the nation
is being kept in the dark. and takes
the position that the governments
silence must be maintained no longer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
BRITAIN'S ARMY TOTAL
NOT FOR PUBLICATION
War Office Refuses TO Give Out
Figures. but Appeals for Men.

London, March 14.-In introducing
the army estimates In the House Of
Commons to-day, Harold j. Tenant,
Under Secretary of State for War, ex-
planning that it was not in the public
interest to divulge figures, devoted his
speech largely to review OF the
enormous work involved in creating
the army. With regard to air defence
he announced it was proposed 20 apply
the scale Of defence agreed upon for
London to the whole country
The provision for aeroplanes, he
said. was satisfactory and was ahead
of the supply Of engines and pilots, but
the position was always improving III
the matter Of pilots. The shortage Of
engines. he added, had caused the gov
eminent great anxiety at the outse',
when Great Britain was behind France
and Germany; now the majority Of
the engines were Of British manuiact-
ure.
lie mentioned that the purchase o.
horses in Canada and the United States
would now cease, as Great Britain was
able TO provide for the wastage H.
horses. but mules would still be re
quired from abroad. The average an
nual mortality in horses had been Wei.
under 10 per cent.
lie illustrated the tremendous de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
BRITISH ADVANCE
TO TRIPOLI LINE
Troops Occupy Sollum, on the
Egyptian Border.

London, March 1.-THE War once
made public this evening the following
official communication from Cairo:
"Our forces under Major General
Peyton will occupy SOllum con the
Egyptian-Tripoli border to-day. The
Senussi tribesmen camp at Msead Is
reported unoccupied and no opposition
is expected. The Bedouins who elected
to join forces with Sayed Ahmed are
demoralized and suffering greatly from
hunger and disappointment
"The Sheik Harun. Of Zawiet Harun,
east Of Mersa Matruh. has surrendered,
and IS in our camp. The headmen OF
the Aulad Ali tribe are asking for
pardon.
Starving Bedouins with their fam
lilies are hocking into our lines Tor
food and shelter, having been robbed
and ili-treated by the Tr1politan Bed
ouins brought into Egyptian territory
By Saved Ahmed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
Germans Would Grieve
if Thew Lost Won TirpitZ

Berlin, March 1.-THE Hamburger
Nachrichten," commenting on the i'll
ness of Admiral Won Tirpitz. says:
"The times make tremendous de-
mands on the strength of man in
such an important and responsible post
as that held by Admiral Won Tirpitz.
ave do not learn from this first an
nouncement the nature Of the sickness
which has stricken the creator Of our
feet. but il it should compel him to
leave Office permanently. the German
people would be afflicted by severe
grief"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
OFFERS TO PUT BOMBS
ON PARLIAMENT TABLE
New NJ. p. Urges Use of English
Planes for Offence.

London, March 14.-Noel Pemberton-
Billings. the new Member OF Parlia-
ment who secured his seat over the
united forces Of the coalition govern
ment on platform demanding sweep
ing changes in the air defences Of Eng
land. made an impression on the House
to-day in his maiden speech, in which
he demanded that ali the existing AIR
craft should be used for raids over
hostile territory.
Mr.. Billings said the British could
and must exterminate the Zeppelins.
He asserted that the British possessed
a hundred times more aeroplanes ana
pilots than at the beginning OF the war
and that the machines were capable
of carrying from four to ten times
greater quantities Of explosives.
II Harold j. Tenant, Under Secre-
tary of state for War, believed the
British had not sufficient bombs the
new member offered, with the permis-
sion OF the Speaker to place them on
the table Of the House.
Noel Pemberton- Billings was a tenn
porary flight lieutenant in the royal
naval air service when he resigned TO
stand for Parliament.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
Occupants Made Prisoners
and pivot of Enemy's
Defences" Taken.
DESPITE
TORRENTIAL RAINS
Austrians Report Renewed Ac-
tivity at Tolmino and Gorilla
Bridgeheads.

Paris. March IA strong Italian
offensive on the Isonzo front is report
ed by both Vienna and Rome. An ltal-
ian brigade in the San MARITIME del
Carso district "stormed with the bayo-
net and captured strong redouot'
making the occupants prisoners ac-
cording to the Rome official statement.
The Austrian official statement, issued
probably a few hours earlier, mentions
great combats developing on the
lsonzo front" but adds that the ltal-
ians have been "repulscd everywhere
OF the San Msrt.uo Sighting the Aus
trian statement says: THE Italians
stormcd seven times. They were re-
pulsed with heavy losses by Infantry
Regiment No. 46.'
on the left of the captured redoubt.
saws the Italian statement, "Other de-
tachments entered and destroyed en-
cmy lines in the neigh borhood Of the
San MARITIME Church.
Southeast Of San MARITIME we took
Dande del Crovglio, which is the pivot
Of the enemy's defences.
Altogether we made ffty-four prls-
oners. including five officers, and also
captured two machine guns
The statement tells also Of success
full attacks against enemy positions on
the Sabotino slopes and eastward OF
Monfalcone. along the whole lsonzo
front" the statement continues. tor
rental rains and fog have again I'M
pede our artillery and increased the
impracticability Of the ground.
an the Lagarina Valley enemy artil-
lery showed activity in the Roveretoo
zone, doing some damage to Inhabited
places. Our artillery dispersed enemy
working parties between Selva and
Levico. in the Sugana Valley, destroyed
enemy defence works on the Cordevole
height and in the Cortina Valley,
shelled transport columns in the
vicinity of Landro-Rienz and bonn
barded the Toblach station"
AT the Tolmino bridgehead,' says
the Austrian statement, the enemy S
activity was limited to lively fire. In
the PLAYA section the enemy's attempts
to destroy our obstacles failed.
AT the Gorilla bridgehead two at
tacks against the Doberdo position and
one attack against the entrenched
bridge of Lucmico failed, as did ike
wise several attacks against the Do
berdo plateau"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
FORD DEMANDS PEACE
IN WORKMEN'S HOMES
Employees Who Quarrel with
Wives Must Get Divorce.

Chicago. March l4.-Henry Ford, who
tried TO bring about peace in Europe,
has carried the idea into the houses OF
his employees, according TO revelations
made here to-day before Judge Dennis
Z. Sullivan. of the Superior Court.
Henry Carter, porter employed oy
the company, received divorce from
his wife on the charge Of desertion.
His witness was Walter G. May, OF
Evanstol, formerly superintendent OF
the sociological department OF the Ford
works.
May revealed the idea OF the manu-
facturer. that the workman who quar-
rels with his wife in the morning
makes a poor workman all the day.
"As understand, from the rules OF
the company, d man that is in the pre-
dcament that Mr.. Carter is in now
will lose his position unless he is able
to separate himse.f from his wife =
Carriers attorney asked
Exactly" May answered.
an give him a decree" Judge Sulli-
van said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
LEGION REFLECTS COUNCIL
Plans to Extend Work and TO Publish
Official Organ.

Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard
Taft, Elihu Root, Jacob NJ. Dickinson,
Henry L. Stimson, Luke c. Wright,
George Won L. Meyer, Truman II. New
berry and Charles J. Bonaparte were
reelected members of the council Of
the American Legion, an organization
Of men prepared to perform active ser
vice OF some sort in time Of war, at a
meeting held at the Down Town Club
yesterday afternoon.
officers and directors were elected as
follows: President Alexander VI.
White, New York; vice-president, Roy
y. Jones, Boston; treasurer, Nelson
LLOYD. Syosset. Long Island; secretary,
DR.. John f. Hausmann, New York; d.
rectors, +. Ormonde Power, Theodore
Roosevelt, jr., A. S. Hoffman, Henry {.
Walsh, Frederick Trevor Hill, Henry
Rogers Winthrop, CORTLAND Smith, w.
T. Hornaday, all of New York; Regis
Henri Post, Bayport, Long Island;
Charles H. Frost, Plainiield, \. D., and
Samuel Wesley Long, Wilmington. Del.
Plans to extend the work of the
legion were formulated and arrange
ments made TO issue AN official publica-
ton TO be named The Legion CALI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
ZEALANDIA REPORTED ADRIFT
Vessel Loaded with Munitions Said To
Be Disabled at Sea.

Rumors were current in shipping cir
ces yesterday that the steamship Lea-
landia, which has had various Difficult
ties in carrying ammunition for the
Allies, was adrift in the Atlantic With
her steering gear out Of commission.
The reports were said to be founded on
a wireless message from the Standard
Oil tanker Richmond
After loading at Constable Hook, the
Zealandia sailed on Saturday for Malta
with a cargo of munitions. The ship
has been owned for the last two months
by the Federal Forwarding Company.
At the Office of this company, 70 Broad
Street, it was said yesterday that no
word Of the ship had been received
there since she was reported 26S miles
east Of Sandy Hook on Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
Washington Hears Ger
many VIII Act if U-Boat
Sank Vessel.
VIENNA COMPLAINS
OF ALLIES ATTACKS
Saws Submarines Do Not Give
Warnings to Merchant
Ships.

Washington, March II. - Unofficial
sdvices received here to-day indicate
that Germany will make complete
amends 20 the United States II II Is
found that a German submarine tor
pedoed the Norwegian bark SINUS
from which seven Americans were res
cued. in Havre Roads.
The German government Is repre-
scented here as believing that TORPEDO
was not responsible for the loss Of inc
bark and that any commander VINO az
,scks a neutral ship. such as the Silius.
without warning would be exceeding
his instructions. ..,. -. ham
Al ceuso Of much concern hSre De
Sanse American Consul OSBORNE @'
Eayre reportod that the ship was lot
,sdoed without warning. ms report
va based on statements OF America"
survivors. Officials are inclined 10 en-
tertain the possibility that the snlP
might have been struck by mihel
but the case is being investigated
further. D...~.r,o,t 70.
lplXc0 announcer ItUNAN AAN''' a.
horne which made no mention OF .he
cause of the sinking, merely Say4hS
The vessel was unarmed, carried a
cargo OF grain and no passengers W
The crew Of seventeen members ON!
three perished. Among the victims
was the captain, a Norwegian. Inc con
suI reported the names OF Tour OF 'ne
seven Americans aboard the ship as
Jobn Nobal. John Hartman, 244l Coral
Street. Philadelphia. and Daniel van
Galen and Henry Monahan, addresses
not given. Hartman is in a hosPltaI
with "A fractured nip. The other three
are en- route to New York aboard the
steamer Taxandrier, due TO arrive mere
April ].
Philadelphia, March 14.-John Hart
man, member Of the crew OF the
Norwegian hank Silius, who was IN
iured when that vessel was SUNK IN
Gavre Roads. disappeared from Phila,,
delrhia about two months ago, ana
o,bing had been heard of him until
to-day Hartman is eighteen years
old and often expressed to his parents
a desire 10 20 to sea. They have com
municateG with the State Department
With regard to his present welfare
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15
Complains Allies Torpedo
Ships Without Warning

Berlin (yia wireless 10 SayVIi4e' y
". March IA Entente Allied SUB
marines are following the practice
Abandoned by the Austro-Germans OF
attacking unarmed passenger ships
without warning. according 20 an an
nouncement Of the Austrian Embassy
here to-day.
II was stated at the embassy that a
hostile submarine fired torpedoes, with
out the slightest warning, at me aus
trian passenger steamer Daniel trno
February 13, and at the Austrian
steamer Zagreb February %. in the
Adrietic, of Cape Planka, near Spalato,
Dalmatia. The statement added that
these steamers. like all Austro-Hun-
?arian merchantmen, were unarmed ana
escaped only by skilful maneuvring.
Washington, March l4.-Austria has
presented to the United States reports
OF two instances in which II is charged
Austrian merchant ships were torpe-
Goed without warning by Allied sub
marines. presumably British.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-15

promised eventually 10 indemnify the
owners. The action Of Portugal, con-
tinued Sir Edward. was intended to IN,
lure no third party, because she mad
promised compensation. Germany, now
ever. had seen 1T TO precipitate events
and declare war, and thus TO alter the
whole position as regarded the payment
Of compensation.
at must be observed" said the For
cign Secretary. that Germany, though
accusing Portugal of breach Of neu-
trality, had herself, in October and De
cember. 1914. raided the Portuguese
colony Of Angola and tried TO STIR up
a rebellion in Portuguese East Afllca.
Sir Edward added that Portugal
would be welcomed by the Allies as a
gallant coadjutor in the great cause
for which the war was being waged'