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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
Hiqhest Public Honors
ossible to Bestow at
Admiral Dewey Funeral

will be virtually the entire corps of high
officials. the midshpmen from Annapo-
/ lis. sailors and marines from the Nor
| folk naval station and the Washington
navy yard and various other army and
navy units.
Chaplain j. f. Frazier, who was
captain OF the flagship Olympia when
Dewey won his place in history at
Manila bay will be in charge of the
services at the capitol. Al the resi-
ldence the Rev. Or. Roland Cotton
Smith. pastor OF St. Johns Episcopal
church, the admirars place Of worship,
will officiate. j. H. Glennon, command
liant Of the Washington navy yard, will
have general charge of arrangements
of the military features.
/ High government officials today can
celIed all but the most pressing en-
/ gagements and announced that until
after the admirars funeral they would
make no appointments.
( Naval officers said tonight that prob
ably never before had SUCH signal
honors been paid a dead hero as that
proyided for Admiral Dewey in Secre-
tary Daniels order. broadcasted by the
Arlington wireless station TO American
vessels and shore stations everywhere.
The order in part follows:
The career OF George Dewey ran in
full current 10 the end. Vermont was
his mother state and there was always
in his character something OF the
granite Of his native hills. Dewey was
under fire with Farragut in the Missis-
siDni river and bore himself CALAMITY
throughout the war between the states.
The battle in Manila bay on May /.
1898. made him the foremost naval Of
ficer since Farragut and victor OF the
first American sea fight with a foreign
foe since the war Of ISL.
Gentlemen, a higher power than we
has won this battle today the COM
modore said to his captains at the
conclusion of the battle when 1t had
been learned that the victory, one of
the most decisive in our history, had
been won without the loss of a single
American seaman. In peace, IN war,
in sickness, in health. in victory, and in
conflict. and in every relation OF lie,
Admiral Dewey invariably exhibited
the virtues of the patriot and the
Christian. :
He was placed by Congress on the
active list until such time as he might
see fit to apply for retirement. But
his active spirit could not rest. He
never folded his hands. He chose TO
die on the bridge even until the Pilot
came aboard his life craft, who should
take him across the bar. He died one
of the foremost figures of modern
times.
"On the day of the funeral the flag
will be displayed at half-mast at all
navy yards and stations and on board
all ships in commission and 10 min
ute guns will be fred at noon from
each navy yard and from the senior
ship present adoat
The navy department will be draped
ard all officers Of the navy and marine
corps will wear the badge of mourn
ing with the uniform for 80 days"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
SOUTH GARDINER

Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Preble are en-
Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Aiver Stevens, Mrs. Sadie An
mis- have returned from a visit with
their sister Mrs. Fred McPhee at Rum
ford Falls.
Miss Lottie and Miss Mary NOVEL;
of Waterville are visiting relatives In
town.
Mrs. Ethel Goodwin has gone to
Salem, Mass.
The members of the G. L. club met
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Edward
Smith on Capen road. The afternoon
was pleasantly passed in sewing, AFTER
which a delicious lunch was served.
The club will meet next Thursday
with Mrs. Clarence Mahar.
The following ladies Of the Social
Club, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Blair. Mrs.
Larrabee, Mrs. Wyman, Mrs. c. Far
rell and Mrs. F. c. Simpson passed
Wednesday in Waterville. They took
dinner at the Elmwood hotel and at
tended the theatre in the afternoon.
A delightful time was enjoyed by all.
Miss Elinor Black entertained a
number Of her schoolmates in honor of
her 18th birthday Friday from to
o'clock at her home on Bartlett street.
The time was quickly passed. Re-
freshments of ice cream, cake. candy
and pop corn balls were served. Miss
Black was the recipient Of many pref
ty gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Percy Hodgkins en-
tertained the Twice Four club We'd
nesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
BOWDOIN

NORTH--Elbridge Verney has gone
to Westport, where he has secured en-
ployment.
Mrs. Elsie Carleton, former resi-
dent is visiting friends in this vicin-
ity.
Mrs. w. B. Hervey has returned
from a four-weeks visit with relatives
in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Mr.. Hervey returned two weeks ago.
Wallace Stewart, who is sick, re-
mains in about the same condition.
Percy Lane is hauling his apples to
Sabattus for shipment TO the cars.
Miss Jennie Tarr has returned from
a visit with friends in Sabattus.
James Wagg continues to suffer
much from rheumatism.
Farmers are this week harvesting ice
for their own supply. The ice is taken
from nearby ponds. about IL inches
thick, and of good quality.
Stephen Small is working in Rum
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Adams Of
Litchfield were recently visitors in the
neighborhood.
Word has been received that Her.
man Wright, who's lately moved to
Eunford for the winter, met with an
accident while at his work a few days
ago and is now recovering from his in
juries in a hospital.
Mr.. Wilson, mail carrier on Route
No 8, passing through the town, has
been taking an enforced vacation ow-
ing to a heavy cold. This is the first
time Mr.. Wilson has been obliged to
leave for sickness in his term Of IA
years as mail carrier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
Pope Benedict Makes
Representations to the
Teutons on Deportations

who have already been carried OFF far
from their country may soon be back
amidst the mourning families.
His Holiness also has been pleased
to entrust me with the agreeable mis-
sion of sending to Your Eminence and
the faithful diocese of Malines his very
special benedictior.
In his instruction to the parish
priests Cardinal MERCER says: IN
spite of protests addressed to Germany
by the Sovereign Pontiff and many
neutral powers, the deportation of
your civilian population has not yet
ceased. 1t is our duty to alleviate as
much as is in our power an evil which
we are unable to prevent"
The Cardinal then directs how men
not dependent upon public charity. the
sick and the infirm, should provide
themselves with necessary identifica-
ton certificates and how the priests
shall form, together with leading citi-
zens and relief associations a commit
tee to visit and console the families of
those who have been deported
The parish priests are also directed
TO do everything in your power TO OBJ
tain the return of the deported men"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
RICHMOND

The senior class OF Richmond High
school will present THE College Chap,
a drama, at the Opera house Feb. s. Ar
thur st. Onge, principal is coaching the
play and rehearsais are going finely.
G. A. Hawkes. of the G. A Hawkes.
Shoe Co. is passing the week In Boston.
Rev. and Mrs. 8. A. Evans were Wis.
itors In town Wednesday. They will at
tend the dedication of the new Grange
hall at Richmond Corner.
A visitor here Friday was Willis f.
Parsons of Foxcroft. the grand master
Of the I. o. o. F. Of Maine, who was a
guest at the installation of Richmond
Lodge.
Miss Julia c. Richards left Monday for
Newburyport Mass. where she will pass
the next few weeks.
DR.. w. n. Price. II. c. Reed. Harry E.
Houdlette and Geo. c. Shaw were visit
ors in Augusta Monday evening.
Sherwood Riley was a visitor In Port
land Tuesday.
At the Methodist EPISCOPAL church
Monday evening a lecture Illustrated with
stereopticon slides was given by Rev.
W. H. Brokenshire Of HalloweN. whose
subject was Japan" Mr. Brokensh,re
has passed several years as a mission
airy In Japan and thus Is able to mako
his lecture on the Flowery Kingdom one
OF especial interest
Lisle Shepard and Roscoe Given OF
Bath were visitors in town Tuesday.
T. ]. Southland and Arthur Turner
made trip to New Meadows Tuesday
In Mr.. Southa rd's Hudson.
At the I. o. 0. F. hall Friday evening
a Joint installation was held Of Richmond
Lodge. !. o. o. F., No. Sc. Keniebec
Valley Encampnent and the Rebekah
lodge. The officers OF Richmond Lodge
No. 5s were installed by J. W. Rand
lette. D. D. G. NJ. assisted by r. r. os-
borne as marshal. Kennebec Encamp-
ment officers were installed by DR. r. B
Peabody. grand patriarch. assisted by
George W. Thompson as marshal. The
officers Of Feuiah Rebekah Lodge were
installed by Mrs. Robinson Of Bath and
Mrs. F. J. McKeever as marshal. Re-
freshments were served after the install
latiors.
convocation of Fn,eth Chan No
s.. r. A. NJ. will be held Thursday eve
ming, Jan. IS, at Masonic hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
Ancestor Of the Ginokc Tree.

Among the fossils found in North Da-
kota is what appears to have been the
immediate ancestor of the celebrated
gingko or maiden-hair tree Of China and
Japan. The geologic history of the
gingko Is in many ways more wonder
full than that of any other tree now
living. This strange tree has come
down to us practically unchanged from
earliest Mesozoic time. 1t apparently
saw It's heyday during what Is known
as the Jurassic period. millions of
years ago, when it was widely spread
from the Arctic regions over most of
the globe, but since that time II has
been gradually dwindling Until it is
now represented by a single living
species in Japan and China. In the
Far East 1t is regarded as a sacred
tree. and as such Is planted about the
temples and sanctuaries, but there il
great doubt as to It's existence In a
truly wild state, It is not Ifkeiv 70
become extinct. however, for its fa.c..
mating history and eu%ious fernIfke 53e,s.
age have made Il 20 Interesting that n
has been extensively planted IN many
parts of the world. notably IN sou, Kern
Europe and In the eastern part ~ IN.
United States. It is familiar shade
tree on the streets Of Washington %.
C gu 8. Geological suryey. Deo.rt.
Fnaszf Of the Interior,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
Canadians Crush Way
Through to Second Line
of Germans IN france

The Teutonic Allies also were Qriven out
OF the Village Of GerlesChi, near the
mouth Of the Rimnik ri.er, but later tue
Russians were compelled to withdraw
III the face Of superior forces. TIE Der
lin Wal Office admits that Field Marshal
Won Mackenzen's Turkish advance posts
near Vadeni were Withdrawn, but makes
no mel tion OF the evacuation of the VIII
laee.S In the hasino and SUcilitZa val
leys the Russians are still vigorously on
the offensive and at one point have sue
ceeded in gaining a footing on a peak.
Everywhere else they were repulsed with
sanguinary losses. Berlin reports that
near Smorgon which lies on the railroad
between the wilma and Minsk, the Rus
slams after heavy artillery preparation
attacked and penetrated the German line
on a narrow front, but later were driven
out, leaving the battlefield covered with
Russian dead. In Galicia, near the
Zborow-zlochoff railway, the Germans
are carrying cut an intensive infantry
fire against the Russians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
EQUAL SUFFRAGE LEAGUE
HAS INSTRUCTIVE SESSION

An Interesting and instructive pro
gram was carried out at the meeting
Of the Gardiner Equal Suffrage League
The subject OF Current Events Of In
terest TO SunraIists' was taken hy
Mrs. Laura 4. Richards. The condl-
tons of suffrage OF both men and vo-
men in European countries was the
general topic for discussion. Miss
Webster led the discussion taking
Russia Mrs. webster. Turkey: Mrs
fChaffoe, Roumaniaffi Mrs. Richard
Greece end Montenegro; Mrs. Lbh5,
Italy; Mrs. Clason, Germany and Aus
tria; Mrs. Rice, Switzerland. Mrs
Morancy, Holland.
A paper was read showing how the
men of the United States gained uni
persal suffrage. With the framing ~
the constitution religious qualhcatioHs
were dropped; but before that Quak-
ers. Jews, Catholics. Bsptists and some
other sects were denied the vote II
was nearly 20 years after the Dcclars-
ton OF Independence before property
qualifications ceased 20 he barrier 20
male suffrage, and not even tnen IN
the state of Rhode Island Color and
race barriers still existed After the
Civil War the Negro was eniranchised
and aliens. not excluding some exam
pies OF the yellow racs, have become
citizens by the process OF naturalizs-
ton. Only recently suffrage has been
bestowed upon the brown man OF Ha-
wall. and even as late as 1916 red men
were receiving the gift OF citizenship
AT the hand OF special envoy Of me
President So we have American citi-
Gems OF every rnce. class. color ar-
creed. Only the sex barrier debars
now. All the other barriers were re-
moved
On the other hand. where thus far
the sex barrier has been removed 10
Favor Of American women. as in the
IL western states. women have been
compelled to appeal TO a Heterogeneous
electorate. Thus II can readily be seen
why IL has taken nearly 50 years
tsince women were first enfranchIsed
in wyoming in 1851 of most persist
ant and determined effort 20 brink
about the Acknowledgement OF four
million women at this time.
public meeting WIN be held by che
league on Feb. in the Highland ave-
nue. Methodist church. at which Mrs.
Deborah Knox Livingston Of Bangor
viii be the speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

London, Jan. 17.-With a view to
preventing further Belgian deporta-
'lons and bringing about the repatria-
ton those already sent to Germany,
Pope Benedict has made representa-
:iGns 10 the Imperial government, ac-
cording TO a letter from Cardinal Cas-
part The Papai secretary OF state to
Cardinal MERCER, primate OF Belgium,
which has been given out here. The
pontiff has also directed Cardinal Mer-
Ser 20 do all In his power 70 alleviate
the suffer'ngs OF the Belgians. and the
cardinal has instructed the priests to
defend the interests OF civilians and
provide material comforts TO the fam
lilies Of the deported men. Cardinal
Gasparri wrote as follows: THE Pom
tiff. whose fatherly heart is deeply
moved by all the sufferings of the well
beloved 80 lgian people. has instructed
me 10 inform Your Eminence that.
taking a vivid interest in your people,
who have been so harshly put on trial
he has already pleaded in their favor
with the Imperial German government
and that he will do everything in his
power IN order that an end may be
put TO the portations and that those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
WINTHROP CENTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Lishness have
been visiting In ugusta since Satur-
been visiting in Augusta since Satur-
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher.
and Mr.. Lishness' parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Lishness.
Miss Lila Murch passed the day
Tuesday in Augusta the guest OF her
sister. Mrs. Marsters Edwards.
Mrs. Herbert Healey Of Augusta
passed Tuesday at the home OF her
brother. C. E. Longfellow.
Frank Taylor Is attending the court
in Augusta as one Of the Jurors.
William Hewitt and crew have fin
ished cutting ice at Winthrop Center.
most of the ice houses having been
filled. Mr.. Hewitt says more ice than
usual has been cut and packed this
year. The ice is Of good quality, about
Is inches think at the present time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
WINTHROP

!. The postmaster general has been
authorized to establish free village de-
livery in towns with third class oH'ces
and second class where there are no
city deliveries. Postoffice inspector mas
been here this week looking over the
feasibility OF village delivery OF mail
under certain conditions. 1t is thought
that two deliveries might be made
day within the village limits besides
two collections from boxes to be To-
Gated probably at Main street near
Greenwood avenue and on Summer
street near the library. The require
ments are that there shall be continu-
Gus sidewalks. good lights. streets
named and signs on all the streets
and houses numbered. Patrons thus
receiving mail should have their mail
all delivered one way-either by deliv-
cry or postoffice box. Any person desir-
ing box service al the postoffice may
have II. The other requirement would
be to have some receptacle on their
houses for the mail. The postmaster
would like an early response oy the
people whether they would prefer this
free delivery.
An all-day meeting Of Winthrop
Grange was held Tuesday. There was
a good attendance, about 40 being pres
ent. In the forenoon the usual business
meeting was held and at noon a splen-
did dinner was served. For the after
noon an interesting program was car
ried out. Miss Annie Thaanum render
ed piano solo which was much en-
toyed, after which the question. What
is the most profitable feed to raise for
dairy cattle" was discussed. The dis
cussion was opened by Wilton Black
and taken up in an interesting and
profitable way by the members. George
Gray gave several humorous readings
taken from the humorous section Of
the Christian Herald, to the amuse-
ment Of all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
CRYsTALLIzED OPINION SAYS
cERl,AN PEACE PARTY ELIMINATED

some Of whose newspaper organs still
see the possibility Of continuing the dis
cussions after the Entente reply
The large and influential section, in
GLIDING a majority Of the Socialists and
powerful Influences among non-Social-
lists which up 20 last month was bring ng
the heaviest pressure to bear on the gov
eminent TO take steps for the opening Of
negotiations for peace based on an I'M
derstanding, Is now convinced such ne
gotiations are Impossible. Virtually the
entire nation is lined UP behind the gov
eminent for energetic prosecution of tho
war"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
King Albert Thanks
Americans for Sympathy

Bostyn 1.-THE thapks OF King
Alter Q: ~ mrn for tho expression OF
sywpau o. rs country which was
snsOC.c' /. r-c.ntiy voDiishsd PAPER
knc~r ~ ~ add; sss TO the People OF
tire Ap'c atoms" signed by 500 A,nsri-
can ..il II contained In "a letter iron,
Coun, Iehay. chief Of the King
eal,inu.. 1. DR.. Morton Prince OF this
city. one OF the signers. The letter was
made pubic tonight.
Belgium" Count Jehay wrote. owes
much to America sine the beginning
OF this .rishtfal war the United States
Of America have taken an interest In :.
peoplc cruelty tried for having done only
what n believed &C lie is duty. The Bel
,rtans know tina, without the insxhauss-
lhle. we'll planned and efficient American
generosity their lot. already so terrible
would hnve beer stiil more unhappy.
..rr. q soiicitvae % your noble coun-
,r,- as no. confined to material help
Tnroush acts OF equity. Of justice. the
s,,tl.c. az America have wished TO pro-
,.,.,r, the judgment dictated by the.r
rcnse,~pee. 10 amin that the cause 0:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Univ,r.
salist church held a charming Silva,
Tea" Wednesday afternoon al n.
home OF their president. Mrs. II T
Hayes OF Maple street There was :
large attendance and a pleasurabl,
afternoon was enjoyed. Mira Hayes
home was tastefully trimmed with
flowers. Tea was poured by Mrs. Lin.
coin Harlow and Mrs. W. A. r. Blas
den. Mrs. b. w. Jackson and Mrs. Er.
nest Parshley assisting IN the dinin.
room. The guests were received B,
Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. Esponette, Mrs Nor
gan. Mrs. Turner and Mrs Slmons
Miss Gertrude MARS, violinist. an
Miss Phyllis Martin. pianist RENDER,
several selections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Berlin, Jan. 16,-(Via London Jan. 10
Time enough having elapsed since tho
publication of the Entente's reply u
President Wilson to permit German op.n-
ion to crystalline, the effects Of the an
nouncement of terms which the Entente
Allies regard as necessary result of the
war are clearly evident In the first
place the pronounciaments of the Allies
together with earlier interchanges OF
opinion on the peace proposals may be
regarded as having virtually eliminated
the peace party in Germany except for
small minority Of dissdent Socialists,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
Search for U. S.
.Ayiat0rS Fails

Calexico, Calf, Jan. 17.-Army on
GERS plotting three airplanes from the
base at San Diego. failed to find any
trace today of the two lost army Off
GERS. Lieut.. Col. H G. Bishop and
Lieut. w. A. Robertson, Jr.
Several hours were passed In fruit
less search over the desert and noun
tain regions of Lower California, and
then the pilots pointed their machines
eastward, scared over the Colorado
river searched the mesa country and
finally landed on the desert of Sonora
where the missing men were last
sighted.
The officers then returned to San
Diego.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
Perkins Rejects the
HarmonyPla Ian ndSeeks
Meeting Full Committee

New York. Jan. l7.-Fortified by tel
ssrams and letters sent to him by Pro-
eressiVes from many parts Of the
country. George ". Perkins, today laid
down an ultimatum to the Republican
leaders that the harmony plan propos-
cd yesterday by the subcommittee
made up OF members of the Republican
national committees executive COM
mittee would not be acceptable to the
Progressiyes. Mr.. Perkins said he had
a conference with Republican Nation
al Chairman William r. Wilcox in
which he told the chairman that the
proposed SUI lemental committee to
be made up of Progressives and Re-
publicans provided for in the harmony
plan would not do
He renewed his jemand for meet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

, h" Br!tisi troops IN France nave hut
;hs German Jue harI at two places IUr
good gatus, accorDng 70 the latest Int
len uUnm uHIcatiou Moth of Ci,e "a
ionuc tn. Canau!dus carried out bril-
Rant raj On German trenches on a
front Of p yards and penetrated the
positions TO a depth OF % yards to the
German second lire.
The .,,-r.au uue'Lts were competely
wre'kca ana l.H mcr were made PRISON
ers The Ge~m@ns suffered heavy cas-
u,ltes
A. EeaGcourt sur Acre another drive
hy the British gave them German posi-
iions over front Of co. yards, when
they held ''splte a counter attack in
which the Germans lost heavily under
e British barrage ire.
The Russians lu . vigorous ATTACK have
captured the village OF Vadeni, six
miles southwest 81 the important Danu-
han town - Gala'z according 20 Petro-
Rrad. and repnlsed with heavy casual
ties o Teutori allied counter attack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
Nathaniel Haskell

Nathaniel Haskell passed away o.
Wednesday morning NJ his home AZ
Water street. aged rs years. He wa,
born in Palmyra and passed mary
years of his life In Winthrop. lie va,
veteran Of the civil war and hss 70.
sided In Gardiner for about eight years
Masonic services were heid wed,esds,
evening at the undertaking rooms q,
the Wakefield. McNaughton CO n,
remains will be taken 60 Auburn On
Thursday for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
CANADA LOSES
MEN BY REPORT
OF CONFUSION

Ottawa, Jan. ,7-Fear Of compulsory
military service has resulted in an exc.
dus OF foreigners from Canada to the
United States through the distribution
OF natione! service cards. The rigra-
tion. chiefly from the cities. has inter.
fered seriously with many Canadian in
dustries, and in order to keen the work
men I'm Canada the Dominion govern.
ment has issued statement explaining
that compulsory military service il no,
under consideration and should this ste
become necessary it would only af,ee
British subjects. a