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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
BOSTON ABANDONS
TEN CENT MILK

Boston, Nov. 2-Henry B. Endicott,
state food administrator. announced to
night that the sale of milk ut 10 cents a
Quart through a system OF selling 10 tick
cts for dollar, which has been conduct
ed with his approval for two weeks at
milk stations established by one OF the
largest contractors. would cease tomor-
row. Milk will he obtainable without
tickets at these stations for II cents a
quart until Dec. l.
MIR Endcott said that the contractor
would pay the farmers the original price
agreed upon. and that he would make an
immediate investigation to determine a
retail price to be put into effect by Dec
which would be reasonable and Just for
producers. dealers and consumers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
JUSTICE C0HALkN
SAYS He IS PATRIOT

New York. NOV. 2.-Supreme Court
Justice Daniel F. Coha'an. reported as
dislcyal to his country in speeches.
made by Fusion orators in the cam
raisn for the reelection of Mayor
Mitchell. issued a statement today de-
olaring his patriotism and ALLEGIANCE
The CCore Roosevelt. campaigning for
Mayor Mitchell. alluded to Justice Co
halaE in a campaign speech last night
Justice Cohalan in his sttement TO-DAY
says in part:
The man, I care not who he MAY
he who saws | ever had disloyal
thought not to speak of having utter
cd a disloyal word, or done disloy-
al act, says what is false.
II have no connection. direct or in
direct, with any alleged plot to foment
an insurrection in Ireland or to vio-
|; te in any way any American law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
CANADIANS CLOSE IN
ON PASSCHENDAELE

Canadian Headquarters in France.
via London, Nov. 2.-By the Canadian
Press, Ltd. THE Canadians have clos
ed n further towards Passchendaelc.
Following the great battle on the left
wing. when our troops on the extreme
left proved their marked superiority
over the enemy While our right out
posts ventured into Pass-hendaele it
self. the fighting has been intermit-
tent all along the line opposite Meet
chele, where the front lines are near
the ground. the Canadians and the
Germans. under the Red Cross flag,
buried their dead and evacuated their
" "a n ed Wednesday afternoon.
Stretcher bearers az both forces pass
ed and repasSed one another in the
mud and slime.
When our left moved forward on
Oct. 80. this battalion faced Meetchele
In a thousand yards Of rising country
one succession of shell holes filled with
stagrant water lay before them and to
their right was a marsh. They skirted
that marsh and struggled forward up
the heights. paying for every yard Of
tho advance. for the Germans fought
well here, defending every fortified
Shell hole. Raked by machine gun fire.
shelled constantly. With comrades fan
ing around them, and but dip of oc-
casional hoilows to shelter them, they
went forward to their objective Meet
chele had 10 he taken The whole left
position depended upon success in this
movement
Canadas Oldest battalion captured
Meetchele. That capture will live in
Canadian history for the daring Of the
hatta lion which made il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
NEW HAVEN WANTS
STOCK ISSUE APPROVED

New Haven, Conn NOV. 2.--Peti-
tons are being drawn up. it was learn :
ed today, for presentation to the pub
lie utilities commissions of Connect
cut. Rhode Island and Massachusetts
by the New York. New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad asking for approval of
the proposed issue by the company of
S45,oo0,C00 Of preferred stock to meet
outstanding obligations.
The issue was authorized by the
stockholders last week and has been
approved by the directors. 1t is thought
the stock may be issued about Jan.
l If approval is secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
DRAFT MEN DEMANDED
TO FILL VACANCIES

Aver. Mass, Nov. 2.-Major J. y. Vain.
wright. assistant chief of star at Camr
revens. today called upon the draft
boards in New England and northern New
York through the military departments
of the several states. to send TO camp at
once men to fill vacancies resulting from
discharges for physical disa blity and 9TH
ct causes.
About 500 men are needed TO bring the
quotas of the various states up to the re-
quired number. The first contingents ~
500 or more men from Boston districts is
expected here tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Intercollegiate Socialist
Held Awaiting Advices

New York. Nov. COPIES of the
intercollegiate Socialist of the Octo-
Der November issue have been held up
IN the mails by the postal authorities
here, it was learned today pending ad :
vices from the postmaster general as
to whether the publication is mail
able.
On behalf of the magazine surprise
az the action of the postal authorities
was expressed. 1t was declared that
five OF the nine contributions to the
peace symposium are in absolute ac-
cord with the views expressed by Pres
ident Wilson"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
DESTROYER EFFECTIVE
AGAINST U-B0ATS
DIARIES RECORD

BS Sc Of the American Flotilla in
british Waters. Oct. 16.-Correspond
ence of The Associated Press). Diaries
taken from captured U-boat command
crs furnish documentary evidence that
the destroyer is the most effective of
present weapons against submarines.
Avoided destroyer" is the oft-re-
pea;ed entry In fact, these logs show
conclusively that the submarines are
having q hard time Of it,
The result Of the destroyer activity
during the last four weeks has been
not only a decrease in casualties Of
merchant ships but also still more
satisfactory increase in the number of
submarines sunk.
The conveying of merchantmen. I'M
dertaken primarily as a defensive
measure, has now developed into the
best offensive measures yet devised
again st The I-bCat.
The offensive side of conveying ma
best he shown by an illustration. When
d submarine tries to torpedo CON
NOyed Snip-as submarines are now
compelled to do owing to the infre-
qucncy of unconvoyed shipping-there
is ALWAYS a destroyer on the scene and
'''N names VI ilOi StltlIiS IIldI par
ncular submarine are CORRESPONDENCE
increased The wake of a torpedo gen
orally is seen by the destroyer's look
outs and if gives a good line on the
dire ton where the submarine Is w.
n:
The destroyer Immediately steams
full speed in the line shown by the
torpedo's wake and drops repeated
n !, ,l,n ,1a
In considerable proportion of eases
this proves effective for these depth
charges cause serious commotion over a
considerable radius
The Associated Press correspondent was
told Of three cases during the past fort
night u which submarines were thus de-
stroyed. In many instances no doubt
submarines were destroyed without any
visible indication above water of Their
loss. still others are badly crippled as
in the case of the damaged German t.
boat which was recently in.erneI in
Spain.
submarine was sunk under peculiar
circumstances a short time ago. This U
oat :orpedoed ship bound from the
ntted States. firing its torpedo at
range of only about a hundred yards. 1t
IS extremely unwise and unsafe to fire
torpedo al such close range. but the T.
boats must take their targets as they find
them 'hese days. The torpedoed ship was
loaded with a cargo of heavy war ma
terial and the explosion was so forcible
that it blew large piece of heavy ma
terial through the deck of the ship and
dropped il on the submarine as the latter
was submerging. The hull OF the subma-
rine was crushed like an eggshell and she
sank with all on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
ELkS DROP RULER
Secretary and Trustee Also Are Dis
missed Pending investigation

Hohoken. y. j.. Nov. 2.-Walter
Ahrline. Exalted Ruler of Hoboken
Lodge of Elks, No. "a. and William D.
Bndewald. its secretary. were relieved
OF their Offices at a meeting Of the
lodge tonight. pond ng investigation Of
charges that they lad called off the
Liberty lay palade Of tire Elks with
out authority and each had refused to
taxi part in the parade.
.Gstus G. pfeiffer. trustee also was
on a charge that he had re-
ferrcd To those who marched in the
parade as a bunch of fools"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
REMOVES SULLIVAN
Curley Charges Corpo-
ration Counsel Had
Tried to Frame" Him

Boston. Nov. 2-Mayor James NJ.
Curley announced today that he had
removed Corporation Counsel John A.
sullivan from office. While testify
ing at an investigation by the finance
committee of the city's bonding bus
mess, the mayor declared dramatical-
~ that Sullivan had joined hands
with the chairman of the commission
in an attempt to frame up the mayor
OF Boston
Il have in my hands. Suilivan's res
ienation 10 take effect January L. Mr.
Curiey shouted. but he will not have
chance to resign. He is removed by
me. now
Mayor Curley's announcement was
made after several clashes with the
attorney representing the commission
who Rad questioned him concerning
alleged business relations with
plumbing supply company and other
concerns. During the examination it
was brought out that the questions
asked were based on testimony given
at a recent hearing by Mr.. Sullivan.
In denying that he had been asso-
ciated in business way with plumb
ing or other concerns since taking Of
flee. Mayor Curley reiterated that the
object Of the inquiry was political and
that it was held at this time with the
hope of iniurinc his chances or re-
election next month. sullivan. he said
was a close friend Of Andrew J. Pc
ters, recently announced as candi-
date for mayor.
The mayor asserted that the money
with which he paid for his new home
in Jamaica plain district was the pro-
fit from an investment made in 1918
with a Boston business man. and de-
MED cmphatically that any of it was
derived from the sale of his interests
in the plumbing business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
RUSSIAN PEASANTS.
SOLDIERS AND WORkMEN
TO GET NEARER AMERICA

Petrograd. Thursday. Nov. IA
statement in favor of a eapproachment
between Russia and America has been
issued by the economic department of
the executive committee representing
the Peasants delegates and the Sol
dirs and Workmens delegates
IT says that hitherto Russia has heen
known to America only from ,he
wicked bourgeoise newspapers" and
proposes the formation of an oreaniza
ton which shall make arrangements to
obtain money and supplies from the
United States and in return send n
America articles by Socialist writers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
NAME BOARDMAN AS
RIDGEFIELD RECEIVER

Bridgeport. Ct. Nov. 2-William B.
Boardman of this city was appointed to-
day as receiver for. the Ridgefield & New
York Railroad Co. by Judge Howard J.
Curtis in the superior court here to wind
up the affairs Of the road The railroad
was incorporated in 1867 with a capital
stock of about 10000 No rails were
laid. In 1897 the New Haven obtained a
majority of the stock.
The charter was renewed by the Con-
necticut Legislature from time to tim.
until 1909, when II expired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
ALLIES ALREADY USING
CORN AND POTATOES
IN BREAD MAKING

Washington, Nov. 2.-Reasons why
American corn. potato -four and other
foodstIffs which Herbert c. Hoover ask
be substituted for wheat are not shippe
I" the Allies SO that they may make the
substitution are given in a statement is
sued ~ the food administration today
Attention is called to the fact that Eu-
ropean nations already are using from
q TO 20 per cent. Of corn. potato and other
adulterants in the manufacture of their
daily bread.
The British government. the statement
adds, requires % per cent adulteration
in all wheat bread and will permit a max
imum Of so per cent. Adulteration be-
yond 20 per cent it has been found does
not make healthfu loaf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Fathers and Mothers
Commemorate Sacrifices
OF Sens in Great War

Paris. Nov. 2.-1he Outstanding fea-
ture of the celebration today at
Frances Decoration day was the meet
ing Of $500 fathers and mothers in the
Auditorium of thu Sorbinne TO COM
memorate tho present war
1t was q sombre picture in black, but
grief was shown only in the color. The
dominant note being that the Losses
that fathers and mothers were com
memoratinC must not have been made
in vain. The orators developed the
theme. and were greeted with prolong-
ed cheering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Few Deer This Season

Very few deer, much less than usua
are being handled by the express men
at this station this fall. Whether it a
q hat there are fewer hunters, that NOR
deer are being brought out by auto.
mobile or that there are less OF them
being shot is somewhat of n question
by those who should know something
about the matter. for the fact remains
that there are not anywhere near a.
many coming down by express \
usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
GRAND CROSS TO
DIR. MICHAELIS

Amsterdam. Nov. 2.-Emperor William
has relieved DIR. Michaelis of the offices
of imperial chancellor and Prussian pre-
mier and foreign minister
The Emperor has appointed Count Won
'ertlinG to succeed him The Fmpero~
has conferred the chain of the Grand
Cross Of the Fed Eagle on Or. Michaelis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
FORTY MORE CANDIDATES
FOR ENGINEERING SCHOOL

Boston. Nov. Henry Howard. di-
rector of recruiting for the United
States Shipping Board. today an
nounced the completion of plans to
admit 40 additional candidates to the
free government school in marine en-
gineering conducted for the board by
the Massachusetts, Institute OF Tech
nolosy.
Candidates will he accepted in the
order Of their application and will he
trained for positions as engineers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
lat ENEMY DIVISIONS
FACE RUSSIAN ARMY

Washington. Nov. 2-Notwithstandine
Withdrawals of German troops from the
Russian front for the Italian camnaign
there still are la7 German, Austrian
Turkish and Bulgarian divisions facing
the Russian army
The Russian embassy announced today
that it had received from General Dessi-
no. representative of the Russian army
with the British headquarters. the figures
on the strength of the Austro-German
troops on the eastern front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
IMPOSTOR AGENTS
Claim to Be Food Administrato and
Try to Purchase Home Products

Washington. NOV. 2.-Thc food ad-
today BRANDED as impos-
tors men who have attempted TO buy
ome-canned products representing
themselves as food adminstra ton
agents. At the Same time the food
6 administration took occa sion again to
deny that the government contempia ties
commandet ring home canned goods :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
ALASKA PACKET GROUNDS
ON CHICAGOFF ISLAND

Seattle. Wash, NOV. The Alaska
packet steamer Al-ki is n total loss on
Chca=of island, near Juneau. Alaska.
where she grounded yesterday in a
"now storm. according {" reports re-
coiNed TODAY by the Seattle Steamship
Co. which owns the vessel. Passengers
mail and cypress packages were taken
off last nisht
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
TO PREVENT BOARDING
COTTONSEED PRODUCTS

Washington. NOV, 2.-Regula tons 10
prevent boarding and specializing in
oottcnseCd and cottonseed products
VIII be issued tomorrow by the food
administration. Ginners seed buyers.
merchants, crushers and refners were
put under license Nov. |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
New England Sheep Meeting

Boston, Nov. "A meeting in the
,erests OF developing the sheep indus'.
in New England was held at the Champ'
OF Commerce today under the auspices
the federal department Of sgricuitu
Representatives OF state boards OF as'
culture were present as well ~ leadln'
sheen breeders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Reflect Pres. Golden
Secretary-Treas. Conboy
Convention Voted to Notify CONGRESS
Of Approval sooher Bill

Lowell. Mass. Nov. THE United
Textile Workers Of America TODAY re-
elected President John Golden ana
Secretary-Treasurer Sara A. Conbov
other officers elected were: First vice
PRESIDENT. Thomas F. Mcmahon. Provi
dence. r. l.: second vice president
Frank McOsky, Philadelphia. The con-
vention voted to notify Congress of it's
approval Of the Boohe- bill agains,
prison labor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Frank A. Scott Seriously ~

Cleveland. Ohio, Nov. Prank A.
Scot. who last week resigned as chair
man of the United States war indus
tries board is SO seriously i'll that his
has ordered him TO give up
all work for an indefinite period Mr..
Scot was suffering from nervous pros
tration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
REFUSE MEANS
VENUE CHANGE
TRIAL NOV. 26

Concord. ~ G.. Nov. 1.-The trial Of
Castor e. Means for the murder Of
Mrs. Maud A. King. will begin here
Nov. &c. before Judge Cline
Judge Cline set the date for the trial
after over-rlIlins the states motion
for a change of venue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
PRISON FOR rs GERMAN
INSTRUCTORS OF DRAFT

Sioux Fails s. d. NOV. PRISON
sentences ranging from one year and
q GAY to two years We're imposed on
20 German Socialists convicted here
last week for conspiring to obstruct
the >electNe draft, in federal court To-
day by Judge Youmans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Danish Releases in PROGRESS

Copenhagen. NOV. 2.-Announcemen
was made here today that the negotia-
tons in America for the release of GER
tain supplies for Denmark and for th-
departure of Danish ships which were
believed to have been suspended. are
again in progress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Sentenced for Dssertion

camp Curtis. Battle Creek, Mich.
NOV. The first rt-martiai SEN
tence Tor desertion was imposed here
TO-DAY Frederick j. Hagin of Midland
county Mich, was condemned 10 10
years in the penitentiary at Leaven
worth. kas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
H0B0kEN SALOONS
DURING WAR

Hoboken. y. j.. NOV. 1.-The doors OF
go of Hoboken's saloons and of 100
more in the neighboring town Of Wee
hawken closed at midnight tonight for
the duration of the war. by orders
from Washington. This action stops
liquor selling in and about the military
piers established there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
GOVT ESTIMATES
SHOW RECORD CROPS
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC

EuenoS Ayres. Nov. According 20
the government crop estimates the
wheat crop will total 100000 tons, lin
seed $4,000 tons and oats 100000 tons,
the figures indicating crops approach
ing or exceeding the records.
The harvesting of the other crops
will begin on Nov. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
CONFEDERATE WOMAN
SPY DEAD At "a

New Orleans. Nov. Mrs. Ana
naido Marie Ducayet Simms. "a. re-
puted to have been one of the most
daring woman spies in the Confederate
Army, died here today. She figured in
many important operations in the CIV
il War ana with her small son, who
always accompanied her was twice
captured. Each time she was released
having succeeded in destroying evil
dence of her mission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Guatemala Ez-Minister Dead

Louisville. KY. Nov. 2.-Dr. ". Coz
frey Hunter. minister TO Guatemala gu.
ing the administration of President WI,
decade ago in Kentucky Republican Pr
tics. lied at his home here today ar"
brief illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Soldier Bartfield Shades Grab

Buffalo !. Y, Nov. 2-Soldier BartheI,
OF Brooklyn had shade the better Of
Harry Greb of Pittsburg in their lo-roun
nout here tonight. Bartfeld. a weIter-
weight conceded Is pounds To Greb. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Lawrence Man Killed in Action

Lawrence. Mass. Nov 2-Word was
received here today that John kelett,
AGED %. son Of Mrs. Alice kcllett of
South Lawrence. was killed in action
N F:anGe last month while fighting
with the Canadian Royal Field Artn-
ler>. Ii had been supposed that he
was lost when the Arabic was torpe-
coed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
Threatens to Shoot Police

Springfield Mass, Nov THE police
mere announced today that Claude A.
fayior. former convict. who has been
sought because of his alleged connec-
hon with several hold ups, has writ
ten to officers OF the Connecticut State
police threatening to shoot them on
sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
LOCAL NOTICE

DR.. Crooker has moved to the ofiN
formerly occupied by DIR. Mann, over
Il. Murphy's drug store. On and ate
Sunday. Nov. 4, he will keep the tct
lowing Office hours: 10 to u, 2 to 4 an
I to g. noxsdE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03

Washington. Nov. 2.-Reports Of a
shortage OF salt in the United States
we're denounced today by the food ad-
ministratlon- There is an abundance
or salt, II was said, to meet every need.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
pR|E7O TO FORM
COALITION CABINET

Madrid Nov. king Alfonso today
entrusted Marquis Manuel Care a
Presto with the task Of forming a
coalition cabinet on the widest possible
basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS

DIR. l.. ]. Crooker has moved into III,
new residence at the junction N
Mitchell and Crooker streets and Far
view avenue. which has been built AM
Just completed BY Harry Hanks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03

From eight TO ten miles is the great
est distance a gunner can cover sue
cesSfully at sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-10
BETTER THAN CALOMEL
Thousands Have Discovered Dr.
Edwards Olive Tablets are
q Harmless Substitute.

DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets-the suhsti-
t71+e for caloneI - are a mild but sure
laxative. and their effect On the tiveT Is
sIr-0e+ Instantaneous. They are the result
Of DR.. Edwards determination not 10 treat
liver and bowel complaints with caloTneI-
His efforts to Danish it brought out these
little oIive-coIored tablets
These pleasant little tablets Go the good
that caIonei does, but have no bad after
effects. They don't jnjure the teeth like
strong liquids or calomel- They take 1oid
of the trouble and quickly correct 1t Why
ciIre the liver at the expense OF the teeth!
CalomeI sometimes plays havoc with the
gums. So do strong liquids It IS best not
TO take calomei, but to let Dr.. Edwards
olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches, @dullness" and thar
law feeling come from constipation and
; disordered liver. Take Dr.. Edwards,
Olive Tablets when you feel sloggy and
ssesavv Note how they 'fc1ear" clouded
brain and how they 'peTk up the spirits
IOc and 25c box. All druggista