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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Mortality in the Army.

We are fed so much Of the other side
that the following from The Independ-
ent Is a measure of relief:
Recent tales, presumably of alien
enemy origin. invented and circulated
70 dissuade men from enlisting and to
create prejudice against CONSUMPTION,
have been to the effect that there is
appalling mortality in the army and
navy bob in the training camps and at
the front. To counteract these and to
let the truth be known. the War De-
partmont has published a statement of
mortality in the army since our entry
cember l. The total number of deaths
in that time was 1916 of which 937 was
due to natural causes" to wit diseases
10 which civilians are subject at all
times; So to accident" many of
which were also Of nom military sort;
is were lost at sea; II were killed in ac
ton. and the remaining 80 are not vet
accounted for These figures cover
practically eight months, during which
time there We're, in all branches of the
service, at home and abroad. approxi-
mately 100000 mon. They indicate.
therefore. death rate in the army Of
about % per thousand Yearly. which is
less than quarter as much as the
death rate of. civilians throughout the
nation. In the registration area of the
United States. comprising two-thirds If
the country, the death rate in 1915 was
135 per thousand, or more than five
times as high as in the army"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Editors Table

Abigail Adams and Her Times. BY
Laura f. Richards. 1. Appleton & Co.
New York. $1.35.
When Laura E. Richards selects
subject one may be sure that 1t Is an
interesting one and that her sayings
or writings on that subject make it
doubly interesting goes without say
ing. The story of Abigail Adams as
told by Mrs. Richards in charming
manner takes new interest thereby
She was the wife of John Adams. the
second President of our United States
Mrs. Richards says that but little has
been written about her until now, al
though she was one Of the most active
and interesting women of her day
That there was much to be written Is
proven by this book and it is we'll told
1t also carries a frontispiece, from an
original painting of Mrs. Adams oy
Gilbert Stuart. with an illustration OF
her h me, the White House, from the
design of proposed alterations in 1871
with other copies of portraits Of her
helf and husband. John Adams. the
book is dedicated to Franklin Benja-
min Sanborn. friend OF my parents
and my children; to three generations
faithful. affectionate and beloved
counsellor"
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COMING EVENTS

Dec. 19-2l-state contest for Boys and
Girls Clubs, Orono.
Dec. 21-Public Utilities Commission
hearing on Brighton Avenue railroad
crossing signal, at $50. county court,
house. Portland.
Dec. 2l-Cumberland County Medical
Society, Congress Square Hotel. Portland.
Jan. l-3-Western Maine Poultry Show,
Norway.
Jan 2-S-Bangor Poultry Association.
Bangor.
Jan. champaign opens in Western
Maine for knights of Columbus war camp
fund.
Jams Bank meeting day in portland
Jan. 9-Maine League of Loan and
Building Associations. annual meeting
Congress Square Hotel, Portland
Jan. lo-Meeting of Democratic State
CommittIr. Portland.
Jan. 12-Mane Sportsmen's Fish IND
Game Association, annual melting at 8,
State House. Augusta.
Jan. f-1S-Maine Press Association an
nual convention, Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Friday, December 81, 1917.
Dirigo.

The following from the Portland
Evening Express and Advertiser is. to
say the least, interesting reading to
any resident of Augusta:
augusta Chapter already 1900
members over its quota and leading
the race of friendly rivalry by a large
margin over all other chapters, has set
an aXamplc, that is proving an insplra-
ton Not content with having been
probably the first chapter i'll the
United States to exceed its allotment
ia the big drive, Augusta is still push
ing forward with flying colors, and If
the promises of her leaders. Guy L.
Gannett and Rev Henry l.. Dunnack,
are fulfilled. undoubtedly the Capital
city will be double its allotted nuul-
I've, + new members. For every
thuu and buttons you send us. We will
get YOU a thousand members wired
Mr. Gannett to Chairman Leighton
this morning.
That Augusta, the capital of Maine,
is leading the United States in such
loyal service as backing the Red Cross,
and the y. NJ. c. A.. or any other good
work is not surprising to those who
know the prevailing sentiment here.
the general acceptance of the doctrine
that We must give. give. give; sub
scribe, subscribe, subscribe; sacrifice,
sacrifice. sacrifice-and do it promptly
with d smile. That is the Augusta re-
lieion, these days. and we haven't
reached the sacrifice" stage yet
Augustus sons offered themselves in
a way that should inspire the country.
Augusta Is proud Of them and now she
is standing behind those boys to the
last citizen and the last dollar. Augusta
is not lodging any patriotic duties.
She is responding to every demand
COuntenanced by the government and
they are met with striking eagerness.
While We realize that our government
has made and is making mistakes, as
have and as will all other governments,
we, one and all. embrace the high
purpose and recognize the importance
# holding together to be unbreakable.
Let the nation respond as does the
capital Of Maine and there can be no
question of the result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

liquor interests, and every little sucker
of rum trust revenue Wilt spread the
religion of I. NJ. Gilmore that liquor
is still the most necessary thing on
earth; that everybody has it, and that
everybody drinks it." Here are T. NJ.
Gilmore's words:
Can the fiat of law overthrow such
a demand? Or can the machinery OF
government prevent such demand
being supplied? The idea seems to me
chimerical; that is. Bryanish
"A thorough search would, ! believe,
discover some whisky in nearly every
ZONE in every state. including Kansas.
why do the prohibtionists buy
whisky:
For the reason that all people in
this country-prohibition ants,
preachers, editors, congressman and
women-value it more highly than any
other commodity of similar monetary
value.
Il am willing to predict that it will
be found essential to the American
soldiers in the trenches, and that it will
be served
There are the texts given out by the
mouthpiece of the rum trust, to be re-
peated and mouthed and whistled and
sung and hummed by every newspaper
in the service of the liquor interests.
and every booze philosopher who thinks
he is preaching the rights of personal
liberty" about to be interfered with by
the laws of Congress ratified by three
fourths Of the legislatures of all TIE
states Of the Union. Readers OF certain
defenders Of boozeism will be served
r NJ Gilmore's text in all sorts of
sermons from now on. They will be
rewritten and rehashed, served cold
and hot without regard to Hooverfzing
or sweetening.
The campaign which is to pass The
sentence of death upon the liquor In
terests is now on. 1t is the last desper-
ate struggle of the distillers, brewers,
wine makers, and the tremendous or
Ganization which they have built up in
generations of marvellous prosperity
and INSCRIPTIONS greed. The fight is
to be made chiefly on the claim that
the people cannot stand prohibition
that prohibits; that everybody wants
booze and must have it: that it is
necessary cure-all, and that business
cannot go along without it.
All Of the facts furnished by scientific
investigation; all of the laws of eco
envy and common sense are dis
counted by the necessity of profits for
the booze maker and booze seller. L.
NJ. Gilmore is the mouthpiece of the
rum trust, and will speak for them
thro ugh the camouflage of National
Model License League" which, being
freely interpreted. means substitution
of rum trust law for anything pro-
vided by the people that interferes with
profits and cussedness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Libby Saw Mill Sold

The steam mill and cooper shops at
Dry Mills, Gray, belonging to Howard
d. and Jennie f. Verrill have been
sold to Harry Merrill of East Gray and
Wilbert Libby of Gray. who will be-
gin operating the mill at once. This
property has been in the family of
Mrs. Nerrill for many years, having
been owned by her father, the late
Charles E. Libby who carried on a
large business and employed many
men. Since Mr.. Libby's death, the
business has been carried on by his
son-in-law, Howard D. Verrill. Five
years ago this month the old mill was
burned and during the following sum-
mer the present building was erected.
Mr.. Merrill and Mr.. Libby. the new
owners, have several large timber lots
near here where they have men and
teams at work. During the winter,
the pine lumber will be sawed and in
the spring the machinery will be
changed to saw the store timber
which Melvin Goff is having hauled in
from other timber lots in this locality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

the cock which will lose many feathers
1t will soon be exhausted but for the
leopard and its claws.
rrhe black eagle who will come from
the land of Luther, will make a sur
prise attack upon the cock.
The white eagle will come from the
north The black eagle will find itself
forced TO let go of the cock in order
TO fight the white eagle. whereupon the
cock will nave to pursue the black
eagle into the land Of the Antichrist to
aid the white eagle.
The battles fought up to that time
will be nothing az compared to that
Country.
When the beast finds himself lost
he will become furious.
Men will be able to cross the river
over the bodies of the dead.
Antichrist will sue for peace many
times but the seven angels who march
before three animals of the Lamb, will
have proclaimed that victory will not
he given except on the condition that
Antichrist shall be crushed like straw
on the threshing floor,
The three animals will not be per-
mitted to cease fighting as long as
Antichrist has soldiers.
1t will be made manifest that the
combat which will be fought out in
that part of the country in which
Antichrist FORCES his arms is no human
conflict.
The animal defenders of the Lamb
will eXtermnate the last army of Anti
christ.
Antichrist will lose his crown and
will die in solitude and madness. His
empire will be divided into twenty-five
states but none will' have any longer
any fortifications, army or ships of war.
The White Eagle by order of Michael
will drive the Crescent out of Europe,
where there will be longer any but
Christians He will install himself in
Constantinople.
Explanation
The Kaiser is a German Lutheran,
one arm is withered.
Germany is the Black Eagle.
Austria. her ally. has also an Eagle.
Russia is the White Eagle.
France is the Cock.
England, the British Empire, is the
Leopard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
First to 30 Accepted

William Augustus Abbott, 4s years
old. Of rs Olympia street, Portland
Is the first man to be accepted for
the United States Guards in Maine or
New Hampshire, having been signed
up at the United States recruiting STA
tion Press Building, Wednesday morn
ing. and left Wednesday night for Fort
Slocum for training. Mr.. Abbott mas
had remarkable military career ana
is well fitted for the service. He was
once a cowboy in Western Kansas on
one of the largest ranches in the
country. He was member Of Com
pany c. Seventh L. S. Cavalry. tine
fighting Seventh" the command once
under General George Armstrong Gus
ter. He was enlisted in 1891 for the
Indian fight at Pottewatime, NORTH
Dakota. and was on duty on the banks
OF the Rio Grande during the Mexican
outbreak in 1892.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
our BOYS.
= Write from -
OVER THERE.

A letter from n Royal Costley to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Costley OF
the River road, Waterville. mentioning
the fact that he has received mail from
them that was sent from here last
February. and March will revive the
hopes of those whose sons or husoands
over there" have not been getting
mail from home as regularly as they
should.
Mr.. Costley is sapper with the Cana
dian Railway Troop contingent and
has been in Europe since the Gath OF
February. He was i'll with trench
fever while in France and was Sent to
England last July. where he staid in
the hospital till October and is now at
the base in England in Turfieet. Essex,
Mr. Costley writes.
November %, 1917.
Dear Folks.
Rather a clear day, cool and windy.
The moon shows quite plainly these
nights and we may expect air RAIDS.
They don't come here. though they
may. However. you will know by the
papers, long before this reaches you,
whether my surmise is right OF not.
Let's hope I'm wrong for the sake OF
the women and children Of London.
The night Of October 10. as l was
leaving son the Glasgow train on leave,
was when the last Zeppelins were over.
Lights went out in the train and sta.
| ton at about SIS p. NJ. At that time
/ was in a restaurant trying to get some
coffee and cake. When the lights went
cut, we were ordered out and hiked
Places We're crowded especially in the
sheltered alleys. There was no panic, no
noise. There was no sound of bombs
exploding and l thought it was fake
alarm and went looking around for
some other place to get something to
eat
~ found a free soldiers buffet, where
I got something. There were four or
five women serving all voluntarily
One young woman, married, had been
CRYING and was pretty badly scared
though she was bravely trying to keep
up. She met all the boys as they came
in and showed them seats and served
them. 1t was strain as anyone could
see. The others were more steady. be
ing older, but | could see it was will
and not pleasure that kept them at
work. That brought home to me the
awful thing that bombing it. Possibly
that woman's husband was fighting
that his wife might be safe and look at
the results. One is never safe here.
The sub sinkings are up the last
week. l was afraid that the record OF
two weeks ago would not hold. Luck
is turning for me, got the parcel from
home. Everything is Q. K. My little
Bible came. | was glad to get 1t as
l had nearly finished my testament.
Would you believe il. l have re-
ceived two letters from home. written
in February and March. Funny how
they found me. One was soaked with
sea water, subs probably, and was
written on the date on which l landed
IN Boulogne. February "a
I'm going to the little church or
England in the hollow. I don't like the
service, but the speaker is all right. |
get pretty lonely just to see YOU all
again 1t will soon be year since
was home. Good night dear people
all, Roy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
"Whiskey IN Every Home" He Says

The first rum trust letter to reach our
desk after Congress had passed the
constitutional amendment resolve for
national prohibition, was from T. NJ.
Gilmore, head Of the National Model
License League" or course Mr. Gill
more, who. according to his own mod
, est admission, has studied this prob
lem for 50 years." is sure that IAN I'M
favorable amendment to the constitu-
ton would lie embarrassing ana de-
moralizinE."
Embarrassing" to whom. and de
moralizing" TO whom?
After So years service of the devil
Ma Gilmore monk would be. and adj
wise the people to beware of law for il
is oralizing-and embarrassing to
the liquor interests.
MIR. Gilmore wants his sophistry
given publicity in the press. He does
not recognize that Congress has re-.
sponded to a public demarl that has
grown so rapidly in the last five years
as 10 overwhelm the Law makers. He
thinks Congress is doing it as a joke
At least, that is the impression he
would carry to the public, and also
that he has no idea that the people
themselves will ever stand for a pro-
hibition law that interferes with their
drinking habits. He says that every
body drinks, whether he votes prohibit
ton or not. and we are going to pre-
Dict that this will be the slogan of the
campaign; that every little tool Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Jeems Henry Was Conjured.

Mars john exctedly exclaimed
Aunt Tidy, as she pantingly rushed
into a fire engine house, please, sub,
photograph to de car cleaners sem
porium and notify DanI to emergrate
home diurgently kaze Jeems Henry
sho' don ebin conjured! Doctor Cut
ter done already distracted two blood
vultures from his pendercitis. an
lef' him now prezaminatin' de chile
autebelpm fur de germans oh de
neuraplumona, whic eff he's disin-
fected with, dey gotter quaratimes--
but / ice -coldiated quarantimes-but
b'lieve its conjuration!" -Richmond
Times Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
AMERICAN DEFENSE SOCIETY
WARNING

Every German or Austrian in
the United States, unless known
by years of association to be abso-
iuteIy loyal, should be treated as q
potential spy.
Be on the alert. Keep your eyes
and ears open. Take nothing for
granted. Energy and aIertness
may save the life Of your son, your
husband or your brother.
The enemy is engaged in max.
ing war in this country, in trans.
hitting news to Berlin and in
spreading peace propaganda a.
we'll as lies about the condition
and morale of American military
forces.
Whenever any suspicious act or
disIoyaI word comes to your notice
communicate at once with the po.
lice department or with the local
office Of the Department Of
Justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Head On Collision

4 head on collision occurred at
Perkins Siding near Bangor on the
Bangor & Aroostook on Wednesday
night. when a north bound snow pillow
train Of 20 ears crashed into Train No
s. south bound passenger train from
Houlton just north OF the siding No
one was injured and the damage was
very slight. 1t was about s o'clock
when the snow pillow train which had
orders to take the side track at Per-
kins Siding to let number s by, ran by
the switch and run into the passenger
train As the track is in the open
here the trains We're slowed up to such
an extent that only "A few couplings
were broken on the passenger train
The track was soon cleared and only q
slight delay resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Light and Airy
The Spasm Of Life.

They are but an empty dream
Central is not dead, but slumbers
And things are not what they seem.
Long I've waited. time is fleeting,
And my heart, tho stout and brave,
Still like Inuffied drum is beating,
AS ! ring and cuss and rave.
But perhaps some day or other
When we call twill not be vain
And then, like a -shipwrecked brother
Calling, shall take heart again.
Let us then be up and doing
With a heart not filled with hate;
Still a-ringing, still a-stewing-
Learn to labor and to wait.
Aiken Bean in Boston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
v. Of NJ. Freshman Shot

Robert H. Corners of Bar Harbor
Freshman at the University of Maine
was accidentally shot Monday morn
ing while practicing with a 3z-calibef
revolver, in company with another
young man. The bullet passed througn,
his shoulder, just grazing the tip o.
his lung. He was taken to the E. M'
G. hospital in Bangor. where his con-
dition was reported as favorable d.
Nj. Corners, the young mans fatnsl,
came to Bangor as soon as he learnea
Of the accident,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

Are we some punkins? You may guess
yes and look to the record for confirma-
ton Of your suspicion. OF the 13sitems in
the kennebec Journals Maine Gossip de-
partment, Tuesday, one referred to York
county and six to Biddeford and Saco.-
Biddeford Journal.
Yes, the Gossiper makes a study of
weekly papers and remote places, be-
cause there the oddities are found
which do not reach the big news chan
nelS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Radio Student Dies

William II. knowlton of Rockland.
who had nearly completed tho Gov
ernments radio course at Harvard
College, died in Ioston Wednesday OF
pneumonia. His illness was unknown
TO relatives here until Wednesday
noon. and news of his death was re-
ceived there soon after they had left
for Roston. Mr. knowlton was %, n
son Of f,x-City Clerk r. A. Knowlton.
He was employed by the Rockland.
ThomaSton &c Camden Street Rail-
way prior to Joining tho Naval Reserve
Force. He was married Thu nlksvivinv
day to Miss Helen Patterson OF Rocr
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21

wounded. The rumoys persisted so
that Mrs. Bea!s telegraphed the ad-
jutant general at the War Department
In Washington and received a reply
that 1t was a false report.
John A. McDonough of Lewiston, now
with the 101st Trench Mortar Battery in
France. has been promoted from mess
sergeant to first sergeant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Mrs. Eta G. Lyons

Mrs. Eta G: Lyons died at Mid
dletown. Conn. Dec. 10. Mrs. Lyons
was matron Of the East Maine
Conference seminary dormitory for
several years and during her stay in
Bucksport was a prominent worker
in the Franklin street Methodist
church. She was the widow of Rev.
I. q. Lyons Of the East Maine con-
ference. ana is survived by two
daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-21
Name Gossip
Two Voices

Two Voices
A SOUTHERN VOLUNTEER.
Yes, sir, fought with Stonewall,
And faced the fight with Lee;
But II this here Union goes to war,
Make one more gun Tor me.
I didn't shrink from Sherman
AS he galloped to the sea;
But if this here Union goes to war.
Make one more gun for me!
/ was with EN- at Manassas
The bully boys in gray;
I heard the thunderers roarin
Round Stonewall Jackson's way,
And many time this sword Oh mine
Has blazed the route for Lee;
But if this old nation goes TO war.
Make one more sword for me.
I'm full Of fightin'
Nor half so full o fun,
As / was back in the sixties
When l shouldered my old gun;
It may be that my hair is white
SIGH things, you know, must be
But II this Unions in for war,
Make one more gun for me.
Il hain't forgot my rasin'-
Nor how, in sixty-two
Or Whereabouts, with battle shouts
charged the boys in blue;
And l say fought with Stonewal.
And blazed the way for Lee;
But If this old Unions in for war,
Make one more gun for me!
: Atlanta Constitution.
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|Hlvll[I3
|ls:5I1l:|9

A. NJ, Brunswick, Bath,
Lewiston, portland, Boston: l.02 P. NJ,
Eallowell, Gardiner and So. Gardiner; 3.0l
z. NJ, local; 4.07 P. NJ, (express) Brlns-
wick, Rockland, Portland. Boston; 5!o +.
Nj, Hallowell, Gardiner and So. Gardiner:
6.lo P. NJ local to Portland. connects
there COR New York: 1910 P. NJ, Lewiston,
Bath, Portland, Boston. Sundays $40 ana
lois A. NJ, $40 (New York; and 1910 +.
Nj, Portland and Boston.
GOING castillo A. NJ, Bangor. st.
John, Halifax, Aroostook Co Sunday
morning at lis A. M. does not connect
beyond Bangor; rs A. NJ, for Watervilie'
Bangor, sBar Harbor, Calais: 6.33 A. M
local 10 Moosehead Lake (via Oakland).
Belfast, Foxcroft and Bangor; 9.26 A M,
local to Belfast, Bangor and SkoWhesan'
l215 noon. Waterville. Bangor. L A. X.
r., Bar Harbor, Calais, st. John and HaI-
flax; PAL p. NJ, express to Watervile.
thence local to Bangor and Mattawam-
keag; rs p. NJ Waterville. Skowhsgan
and Bangor Sundays lis A. NJ; $50 a.
M, $40 p. NJ, for Watervlle and Bangor.
Trains leaye Augusta for Halloweii y.
Gardiner andSSouth Gardiner at 6Z3, 95o
A. NJ, 1.O2, 30l, 5.15, $40, 1910 z. NJ. Hal
lowell and Gardiner only 407 p. NJ: Car
diner only 3.O5 A. NJ. daily except Monday
NJ L. HARRIS. GenI Passenger Agt.
d. c. Douglass. Gen'l Mgr. Portland Me.
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ledin Mccormick Refutes Crozier-

-Te'IIH NVIUTHIIUK 1teruteS IrOZier-
Headline.
And yet it is possible that Gen. Crozier
may know as much about ordnance as a
Chicago Congressman.-New York World.
Some men know blamed sight
more than can be gotten out of them
for general good.