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The Washington times., 1917-11-13
AND CROSS BONE
SIGN NEEDED AT CURVE,
SAYS A. A. A. SECRETARY

THE A. erlcan Automobile Associa
ton will make every effort to elimI-
nate the hairpin curve on the boule-
vard," said William UIlman, secretary
OF the Washington Chapter of that
organization, today. After Saturday
nights and Sunday mornings accI-
dents. drastic action should be taken
Immediately. The mere patrolinE of
the road will do no good, for, as !
understand II, the motor vehicle COM
missioners OF Maryland are handicap
ped by the lack Of funds. and even II
a guard was placed on the road IL
could not be patrolled at all hours.
Mirror Sign Would Help.
II would suggest that both the
skull and crossbones' sign and the
reflector be put into Immediate use.
In several places in the North and
South. where motorists encounter bad
curves these signs and mirrors are IN
use.
The New Ksnslngton Automobile
Club, Of Pennsylvania, has placed a
device In the form of a mirror 80
anu ~ lnCneH WlOc at Ino
top OF a road, known as LoEan's Ferry
Hill. and its helpfulness has caused
grateful motorists to carry praise for
the little club TO every section OF the
United States.
The hill is two miles in length,
with a grade OF more than 10 per cent,
and with several bad curves. one in
the shape Of a hairpin, almost the du-
plicate OF the curve on the Washing
ton Baltimore road. At the top OF the
hill the road goes through a deep
cut, making a riKht-angle bend, as
does the Maryland road.
Markings Are Similar
Before the mirror was erected II
was impossible to see a reckless
driver coming in the opposite direo-
tion or to see another machine stalled
around the corner. a thing which fire.
quently happens. Just back OF the
mirror there 10 a decline Of more than
100 feet into q deep valley.
"The Ashevllle Automobile Club, of
Asheville, N. c.. uses the skull and
crossbones on the road between Ashe-
Vile and weaverville. N. c. This sign
reads. Death Turks Just Around the
Corner and Is a powerful reminder
10 reckless drivers. The painted
skull. enshrouded In black. seldom
fails to bring Prompt reduction In
speed"
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
ports of Situation In Petrograd Leave Washington in Doubt
BAKER SUMS UP
WAR SITUATION;
LAUDS SAMlNLES

Secretary Of War Baker today osthor
ised pu0KcatioH Of the IoIIot0fHS revte,S
Of military operations for the reek end
ing November 10:
The close interrelation Of events on
all fronts cannot too frequently be
emphasized
The political situation in Russia
made it possible for the enemy to de-
tach important contingents in the
east, which were speedily transported
to the italian front.
1t is not unlikely that before in
itiating their powerful drive against
the italian forces the enemy made
painstaking and systematic attempts
to undermine the morale Of the
Italian troops, with a view to break
ing down their resisting power.
This carefully planned political Of
fensive, conducted preparatory 70
their military offensive, reveals
clearly the present methods Of the
Germans.
Propaganda Now Vogue.
Surveying the broader aspects Of
the European situation today We find
that the enemy in the east Is con-
inine his efforts to political propa-
ganda. Along the italian sector he
has recently made desperate at
tempts to secure a decision by means
of q politico-military drive.
On Defensive In West
In the west, while attempting to
sap the fighting strength Of the bel
ligerent peoples. the enemy has now
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
D. c. PHYSICIANS
DECRY DRUGGING
OF CHICAGO BABY
fcontInu.d ,ron, FIr,t p,r.,

CONTINUED from First PaEe.)
cephAlous skull and an obstruction of
the trachea- II is being given medI-
cines, on DR.. Haiselden's prescription,
which will cause It's death in two
months.
Or. Mankin Opposes.
DR.. J. w. ManIx'n, acting supsrin-
tendent Of the Emergency Hospital,
was strd9gly opposed today to the
treatment given the HooEima child
in Chicago by DR.. Harry J. Haisel-
den.
THE course is without justifica-
tion," said DR.. Ma1kin, "and I think
this physician must be aware OF the
results that are bcr nd to follow from
experiments OF this kind. The medi-
cal world might be prompted to take
fewer measures to save human life
IL this practice tccame popular. AS
long as there Is a breath in the
child's body every effort, should be
made to save its life"
The Washington times., 1917-11-13

compelled the defensive and being slowly but surely
driven back
1t should be borne in mind however that the further zion
out their line along this 'front.' which will thus
the well as render available
conngnts part Italy
During just both the British and French were able
tactical OF series
powerfully driven ofensives.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13

Canadians.
efforts to contain The advancing Aus
tro-German forces.
The morale OF the armles, shaken
by the recent events, 10 being rap
idly restored.
Allied re-enforcements have now
formed q junction with the Italians.
The pressure CT the enemy is no
greater.
In Palestine the British, enlargins
their gains of last week, have succeed.
ed in capturing GAIA, the principal
city Of the line Of march on-JeruBalem.
Gains In MesopstaHia.
In Mssopotamia the British are like
wise extending their recent successes.
The drive northward along the
Tigris is progressing rapidly. Tekrit.
an important center ninety-hve miles
northwest OF Bagdad, was captured
by the British.
Along the eastern front no opera
tions Of military Importance took
place.
The enemy, instead OF attacking,
has renewed his efforts to fratefniIe
with the Russians. Owing to the in
yolved POLITICAL situation and the
fresh outbreaks OF the extremist ele-
ments, 1t Is probable that these may
have a marked influence on the gen.
eral strategy of the war. which we
must be prepared to meet.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
A LETTER FROM THE MONAsTtRY OF
THE DOMINICAN SISTERS IN DETROIT
Give Grateful Praise To Father Johns Medicine
Say They "Find 1t Most Useful for Colds and A
Wonderful Strength Builder"

1--WE have used Father Johns Medicine for colds and coughs
and certainly willing to advertise its value The Medicine
most useful for colds restoring lost strength in word
wonderful strength builder Gratefully (Signed Dominican
Sisters Oakland Ave, Detroit, Michigan.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13

ROME, Nov. 13.-If Germany should
force her way through to Venice,
Italy proposes to make certain she
will have no excuse for destruction Of
the historic buildings there. Steps
were taken today to clear the city of
every uniformed man. Germany's IA
vorite excuse for leveling other cities
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
Cadets Try for Control.

Sundays bloodshed appears to have
been due to an abortive attempt by
the military cadets OF the city to re-
gain control.
Bolshevfki supporters overwhelmed
them There was a fresh outbreak
Of anarchy that night.
The railway employees were reported
today to have issued a formal ultima
tum to the Petrograd Soviet Of work
men and soldiers and the committee
on assuring safety OF the revolution"
refusing all support unless a compro-
mise government was devised with an
Rll-democratic personnel. The rail-
way employees are powerful, not alone
IN numerical strength, but from the
fact that Petrograd is dependent for
food on prompt transportation facil-
tties. The ultimatun it was said
threatened a strike Immediately.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13

The Venetian plain comprises the
northeastern corner OF Italy, north OF
Venice and east OF Verona.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
AUSTR0- GERMAN ARMIES
NOW DOMINATE GREATER
PART OF VENETIAN PLAIN

ZURICH. Nov. 13.-Three-fourths OF
the Venetian plain in northern Italy is
now dominated by the Austro-German
armies. said a press dispatch from
Vienna today.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
Doth sides Waiting.

On the other hand the provisional
government lacks sufficient men TO
enforce authority. Both sides are
waiting. Premier KerensISy was said
to beNat the head OF two complete
army corps which had taken up po-
sitions close to the capital. On Sun
day It was cetrain the Bolsheviki
were entrenched in the outskirts OF
the city behind barbed wire en-
tanKlements.
One Stockholm report today quoted
American Minister Morris as having
received news OF sanguinary
battle between the provisional and
Bolsheviki forces near Gatchina- The
report was not confirmed.
= PetroErad cables today asserted that
the garrison Of Reval-all Bolshevilxi
was approaching the rear OF Keren-
sky troops, and that the reinforce
ments were thirty miles from the pro
visionaI forces. The Bolsheviki power
is melting in Petrograd. The 500
casualties mentioned as having been
incurred in the revtl were said in one
dispatch to have resulted from wild
excesses on Sunday alone.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
LONDON HEARS
TROOPS UNDER.
KERENSKY ARE.
VANQU|SHED.
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liable reports reaching here today.
These 1900 casualties will be in.
creased in the fighting which is now
IN progress around Petrograd, or in
about TO occur. So far reports today
indicated both sides drawn up for
an engagement at the capital, but
with neither ready to strike in force.
Scattering engagements were report
ed. The delay is going against the
Bolsheviki. In Petrograd latest dis
patches detailed growing wave Of
anarchy, robbery, bJrders, and ra-
pine. The Trotsky-Lenine combina-
tion lacks sufficient men to exercise
authority.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13

Richard Daniels, who Is at the
Johns Hopkins Hospital with two ribs
broken and his left lung punctured.
as the result OF a Death Curve smash.
will recover, said physicians today.
Mrs. Daniels, his mother, in Washing
ton, today received report from Balti-
more that he spent q comfortable
night and showed great Improvement
today.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
GEORGES
FRANK SPEECH
STIMULATES U. S.
By DAVID LAWRENCE.
Continued from First Paea)

domestic cooperation that l. nscas.
sary 10 achieve victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
Delightful Wedding Reception

Miss Gladys Monahan. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W. u. Monahan. OF
Leighton street ana Joseph w. Prout
of fIaliowcll were married Wednesday
morning in Hallowell and last evening
wedding supper and reception was
given in Their honor at the home OF
the brides parents, in this city.
Guests at the reception included
Miss Alberta Getchcll Of Colby and
Allen Niles Of lEallowcll who were at
tendants Of the bride and groom at the
wedding Mrs. aIthel Levenseller OF
Dexter, a sister of the bride, Mr.. and
Mrs Lester Fields. Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Gibson and Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Webb OF Iiallowell, Miss Annie Dono-
van ~ Gardiner and Thomas Y. DAILY
~ SkowheEan.
Miss Monahan was formerly employ
"a in the local telephone office but has
been in llalloWoll about q wear. The
Young couple were the recipients o'
MANY beautiful gifts. They will remain
IN this city for a few days and viii
then return To- HalloWcll, where they
win make their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

the night before he stole the tur coat
with two young ladies'. 1t is said tnat
! he went to one of the priests in the city
10 ask admission to the Catholic church
and that after his visit the key to the
compartment where the church valuapies
are kept was missing and another key
was in its place. At another place where
he called for a short time the cash was
short $40 when time came TO count IT.
Severance applied to Dr. F. T. Hill for
examination for enlistment in the Third
Maine and was to come back to see him
again. He says that he has been a MEM
Der of the navy and showed Chief Finne-
more his papers to prove that he Joined
the navy on April 20. 1917. and was dis
charged on the 18th of November
| He was the smoothest talking chap that
has been before the police department foA
a long time and nothing seemed 20 trou-
BILE him in the least. He was fine looking.
of clean and wholesome appearance and
of an especially open cast OF countenance.
His belongings were packed in the mos,
systematic way and he was a young man
who would be accepted by anyone as
thoroughly honest and reliable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
JUVENILE CLUBS
EXHIBITION, DEC. 14-15

A. L. Deering, kennebec county agent
OF the University Of Maine Extension ser
vice, was in the city Wednesday after
noon In conference with Mayor Meader,
President Harry s. Brown and Secretary
Ralph s. Gilmore of the Chamber of Com
merce in regard to the exhibition which
is 10 be given here Dec IA and Is by the
members OF the Boys and Girls Canning
Cubs Of this county.
The boys will display the results Of their
efforts in the faSNing line, such as pota-
toes, corn and s,her products, and the
girls Will show tho result of their season :
canning endeavors. These clubs. which
were organized by the L. of N. extension
service in every county in the State, num-
Der hundreds of the young people Of bota
sexes ami there will gather in Waterville
between 100 and 200 for this exhibition
from this county.
There will be a two days program of IN.
terest TO all and il is hoped by the pro-
meters of the scheme that there Will be
a good deal of interest shown by Water
Vile people, which will tend 10 encourage
these young folks who are taking hold o.
the movement with avidity.
The Chamber of Commerce is depending
upon the people Of Waterville to entertain
the boys and girls, who will be their
guests. by placing rooms at their disposal
and furnishing them with meals, part OF
the time as well.
Friday forenoon, Dec Il, the boys and
girls will register at City hall and be as
signed to their rooms. From 1.3o to
. clock there will be a program in City
hall which will include an address OF
welcome by the mayor, a short talk by
President Brown of the Chamber OF Com
merce, with a response by member o.
one Of the visiting clubs and other speak
crs and music.
At O'Clock a sightseeing tour for the
boys and girls to the mills and shops OF
the city Will be conducted by business
men of Waterville. the guests being dvid.
cd i'll groups OF %. At 6 o'clock there
will be banquet, the place where it vii
be held to be announced later RALPH
Mitchell Of the University of Maine, State
leader OF Boys and Girls Agriculture
Clubs. will be POSTMASTER. This will be
followed by a short after-dinner progra n,
Saturday at o'clock in the morning
there will be a reading of prize essays
by the winners of the contest and the
prizes will be awarded. The public is cor.
daily invited to the Friday afternoon ant
Saturday forenoon sessions and especially
does the Chamber Of Commerce wish I,
extend a cordial invitation to the people
Of the outlying towns to attend these
meetings