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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
WAR Machine
Anglo French A G a in
Strike the Germans
Second Movement in Flanders Success.
fuI-Lansemarek and Other Import
ant Positions Taken with Over 1900
Prisoners-Teutons Lose Valuable
Positions

Again the great Anglo-French war
machine has struck the Germans in
Flanders, and again it has been sue
cessful. The village Of Langemarck
and other important positions were
taken Thursday and more than 1900
prisoners already have been counted.
Teutons Lose Much Ground
The latest blow in the Ypres area
was on front of nine miles and only
en- the etxreme right were the allied
forces unable to make progress. The
Germans resisted stubbornly. suffer-
ing heavy losses, but on the greater
part of the front they were forced to
leave valuable positions in the possess
sion Of the allies. Before the fighting
hetWeen Lens and Loos had died out,
the French and British moved forward
north of the Ypres Menin road.
Throughout Thursday bitter fighting
continued. On the left the French oc-
cupied the ground between the User
canal and Martjevaart and then drove
the Germans from the important
hridgehead Of Dreigrachten.
Haie's Men Carry Crater
Field Marshal Haig's men carried
the center and right of the attacking
line. In the center British early gained
the first objectiNes and then estab-
lished themselves in Langemarck.
Continuing their attack, they advanced
a half mile beyond the village, gaining
trench system which was the final
objective Of the day. On the right
flank the German resistance was most
desperate. Early in the day the Brit
ish drove the Teutons back, but nu-
noerous counter attacks. in which they
suffered severely, enabled the Germans
to regain the lost ground.
In the Lens sector tho Canadians
made further progress east Of Loos
and north Of Lens.
Germans Admit Gains
German prisoners nearly to the num-
her of 900 were taken in the fighting
here "Wednesday and Thursday, bring
ing the allied total for the two days
to 200. In Flanders the British also
captured some guns from the Ger
mans. Although Berlin says the allied
attack in Flanders has been forced
hack with heavy losses, It admits
French and British gains at Dreig-
rachtcn on the User canal and near
Laneemarck. These are the places
where London officially says the
French and British advanced
Except for the heavy artillery fglit-
ing on the Aisne front and near Yer
dun. gain by the French south of
Allies, north of the Aisne has been
tho only infantry action south Of Lens.
The French captured German trenches
on a front of two-thirds OF a mile, took
12G prisoners and repulsed four Ger
man counter-attacks. Northwest Of
Fokshani the Rumanians and Rus
SLAMS have made numerous attacks in
efforts TO capture Stracani and Pant
zic. In the Trotus valley. western
Moldsvie, the Austro Germans ad-
vance apparently continues. Berlin
says the forces Of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen have captured more than
$500 prisoners. 16 guns and over 50 ma
chine guns in the recent fighting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
A Considerable Number
to Be Instructed in
France Under Gen.
Pershing
OFFICERS SCHOOL
IN AMERICAN ARMY
Some of the Young Officers Will
Be Attached to Regular Regi-
ments in France and May Lat
er Replace Officers There.

Washington, Aug. 16.-From the 27,-
coo officers taken from the training
camps just closed considerable num-
Der are being selected TO begin imme-
diately intensive training in France
under direction of Maj. Gen. Pershing.
The plan provides for establishing
an officers school in the American
army area where they can be given in
tensiye instructions.
In addition some Of the young Off
GERS may be sent to French and Brit
ish officers schools.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17

No Information at Washington
Washington, Aug. 16.-Neither the
War nor Navy department has any in
formation on the reported wounding
of American troops on the western
front. Prompt official announcement
is promised when information is re-
ceived, provided it is not incompatible
with military interest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
ENTENTE VIEWS
Regarding Pope's Mes
sage Will Be Sought
Secretary Lansing Will Consult with
President Wilson Soon-LIoyd
Georges Optimism Indicates Allies
Feel Safe and Firm

Washington, Aug. 1e-Premier
Lloyd Georges optimistic speech in
the British Parliament today was in
terpreted here as a preliminary indi-
cation of the attitude of the allied
nations may be expected to adopt to-
wards any peace on a basis which
might permit Germany as a conquer
el to dictate terms.
Food Improvement
News of the Premier's speech came
while the state department was receiv-
ing by cable from the British foreign
office the text of Pope Benedict's mes
sage to the leaders Of all belligerent
nations, proposing a basis for peace
negotiations and earnestly appealing
for its consideration. In Entente dip
lomatic circles and among government
officials Mr. Lloyd Georges announce
ment of improved food conditions re-
moving the danger of England being
starved into submission; his assur-
ance that losses through submarine
attacks continued to decrease: his dec
laration that there would be sufficient
tonnage for 1918 and for 1919, if nee
essary were hailed joyfully as a sign
of Great Britain's safe position and
firm attitude.
Wilson Gets Pope's MESSAGE
The Pope's message was laid before
President Wilson by Secretary Lans-
ing Important conferences which
must precede a reply will begin soon
but necessarily some time must elapse
before the response goes forward.
A translation of the message made
public by the state department to-
night does not differ materially from
the unofficial version cabled from Eu-
rope.
While there have already been many
informal conferences among officials
and diplomats regarding the Pope's
proposals. it may be stated on Secre-
tary Lansing's authority that the Sec
retary SO far has not discussed the
subject with the President and also
mas ielidIleu from communicating MS
views regarding the character Of the
reply which should be made to any
Of the diplomatic calls he has had
since the first press notice of the
Pope's communication.
Notwithstan nding the different and con-
ficting statements made by German and
Austrian ministers as to a basis Of peace
negotiations, some Of the diplomats who
have closely studied the situation declare
that nowhere has there been any real ev-
idence of the abandonment OF the first
German demand for a peace based "on
the map" which would insure the Central
Powers actual military. If not technical
and political control Of the territories in
Continued on Page 5-coI. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
REFoRMER'S son
Will Enlist in the Mill
ken Regiment
David NJ. Osborne, William Tudor Gar
diner and Lothrop Wilmington to En-.
roll in First Maine Heavy Field Ar.
tilery-keith Ryan Provost Mar
stal

Brunswick, Me, Aug. 16-David NJ.
Osborne, vice president of the First
National bank, and a son of Thomas
Mott Osborne, we'll known New York
reformer. William Tudor Gardiner and
Lothrop Wilmington tonight informed
Col. Arthur T. Balentine Of the First
Maine Heavy Field Artillery that they
would present themselves for enlist
ment in the regiment tomorrow,
SO Baseball Uniforms
Fr. James a. Carey. the regimental
chaplain, tonight in behalf of the
Reglmental Union placed the largest
single order for baseball uniforms ever
given by any regiment in the United
states Army. The order calls for IS
with the artillery crossed
cannons on the left breast and the
battery letter on the sleeve. The con-
tract price was in excess of $1,000.
Lieut.. Keith Ryan of Augusta was
tonight appointed provost marshal and
his guards kept enlisted men away
from certain prohibited districts.
First Athletic Exhibition
The first athletic exhibition under
the auspices of the Regimental Union
Continued on Page 5-CoI. q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17

OPC ~ tlle Ming 1nclOSlng a copy
Of his appeal to the heads of the bel.
ligerent peoples.
Concrete Peace Proposal
Your Majesty, the Holy Father,
anxious to do everything he can in or
DER to put an end TO the conflict which
1or the last three years has ravaged
the civilized world, has decided to sub
NIT to the leaders Of the belligerent
peoples concrete peace proposals ex-
posed in document which I have the
honor to attach to this letter. MAY God
grant that the words Of His Holiness
Will TINS time produce the desired eff
1ect Tor the good of the whole of hu-
manity.
The Holy See not having diplomatic
relations with the French government
or with the government of Italy or the
United States, l very respectfully beg
Your Majesty to be good enough to
nave handed copy of His Holiness
appeal to the President of the French
republic, to His Majesty the King of
italy and to the President of the
United States. I also beg to add y
other copies which l request Your Ma
jesty to be good enough to hand to the
leaders of the nations friendly TO the
Allies with the exception, however. of
RUSSIA Belgium and Brazil, to whom
the document has been sent direct.
In expressing to Your Majesty nv
sincere thanks for this extreme kind
ness, | am happy to take the oppor-
tunity TO offer You the homage of SEN
timent, very profound respect with
which I have the honor to sign my
self Your Majesty's very humble and
devoted servant.
(Signed) "GAsPARRI."
Text Of Appeal
The appeal follows:
TO the leaders of the belligerent
peoples:
Since the beginning of our ponti-
ficate amid the horrors of a terrible
war let loose on Europe we had in
view above everything three things to
preserve: Perfect impartiality towards
all belligerents as is suitable for Him
who is the common father and who
fection. Continually to attempt TO do
all the good possible and that without
exception of person, without distinc-
ton of nationality or religion as is
dictated to us by the universal law Of
charity which the supreme spiritual
charge has conlded to us with
Christ. Finally as our pacific mis-
sion also requires to omit nothing as
long as it was in our power which
might contribute to hasten the end Of
this calamity by trying to lead peo-
pies and their leaders to more mod
crate resolution to hasten serene
deliberation Of peace just and en-
durable.
"Whoever has followed our work
during those three painful years which
have just passed. has been able cas-
ily to recognize that if we had always
remained faithful to our resolve of alb
solute impartiality and to our attitude
of benevolence we have not ceased to
exhort the peoples and the belligerent
brothers again to become brethren al
though publicity has not been given
to all that we have done to attain this
very noble aim.
Previous Examinations
Towards the end of the first year of
the war we addressed to the nations in
conflict most lively eXhortations and
more we indicated the part to be fol-
-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17

Washington, Aug. 16-Complete re-
organization of all branches of the
American army to conform with the
European standards as recommended
by Maj. Gen. Pershing is provided for
in army orders revealing that the re-
Gently announced division re- organiza-
regiments and companies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
To Regiments in France

Some Of the young officers will also
be attached to the regular regiments
now in France, and later may replace
regular officers now in charge of the
American units whose experience
would be of value in the training of
the new armies at home 1t is possible
also that many of the new officers will
be sent home as instructors as soon as
they have completed the training
course.
A review Of tho work of the first Sc
ries of training camps. which closed
officially yesterday was issued today
hy Adjutant General Mccain. showing
all the new officers already have been
assigned to duty and are to report for
active service not later than Aug. 90.
Two Coones Confirmed
There are included in the list two
colonels. appointed in 1916 to the off,
GERS reserve corps. and who were con-
flrmed in that rank after attendance
at the training camps: one lieutenant
colonel: 235 majors: 2122 captains. 445o
first lieuterants and 1899 second lieu
tenants. Most Of the officers go to the
infantry service, 1900 being commits
stoned in taht arm. OF the remainder
1852 go to tho cavalry, 4O55 to the field
artillery. s38 to the coast artillery. 1855
10 the engineers. 3Os7 to the quarter
master corps and 152 to the new sta
tistical division of the adjutant gener-
ais office.
In addition to these provisional sec
ord lieutenants were assigned to the
regular army as follows.
Three hundred and five to the ord
nance bureau. 50 to the machine gun
service. 1875 to the infantry. lis to the
cavalry. SO to the field artillery and
2o4 to the coast artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
Drive Germans From
User Canal, Capture
Bridgehead-Sweep
Village of Lange-
GERMANS FIGHT
ON HAIG'S RIGHT
Anglo-French Forces TaLo
Over 1900 Prisoners and Ger.
man Guns-Further PROGRESS
East of LOOs.

London Aug. 1s.-British and French
troops attacking on a nine m,le fror.
east and northeast Of Ypres in Elan.
de7s today gained all their objectives
except on the right flank.
TIC French drove the Germans from
between the User canal and Martie.
vaart and captured the bridsebeaa of
DFe!grachten. The village OF Lanre.
marck was carried by the British after
'n'y mad taken all their first obfec-
yves in the center of the attackirs
line
Heavy German Losses
The official statement from, Rr,+;sh
.'aqqaarters in France adds that the
Germans fought stubbornly on Field
MARSHAL Haig's right for the posses.
sion Of the high ground north of tho
Mehin road. Suffering heavy losses,
ne Germans finally pressed the Brit
ish back from the terrain they had
gained early in the day.
Progress East of Loos
More than 1900 prisoners. inelud,ne
% ofncers, already have been counted
oy the Angio-French forces. Some
German guns also were taken.
The British have made further
progress east OF Loos. in the Lens
area. and the total Of prisoners cap
tlred there now has reached s9s.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
Entire Reorganization Of All
Branches Of American Army

imposed, and the national army men
will have the initials n. A. superim-
posed on the L. S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
SECOND REGIMENT may LEAVE.
camp KEYES AT ANY MOMENT

tween Now and Saturday to Guard Arsenal
Property at Springfield, Mass.--Work of Pack
ing Up and Getting Ready for Movement in
Progress Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17

London, Aug. 1s.-According to the
soldiers from the western front have
just arrived at the hospital at Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
THE WEATHER

THUNDER STORMS
Forecast: Thunder storms Friday:
Saturday cloudy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
FIRST WOUNDED
American Soldiers at
British Hospital

London Daily News Authority for the
Report that Wounded Samn1ies from
Western Front Have Reached Bath,
Ens.-No Information at Washington
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
Reciprocal Restitution

If for certain cases there exist par
ticular reasons they would be deliber-
ated upon with justice and equity but
these pacific agreements with the i'm
mense advantages to be derived from
Continued on Page +CoI ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
TEXT OF POPE BENED|CT'S
APPEAL TO THE BELL|CERENTS
London Foreign Office Issues Text of L e ter
from Pope to King George - Copies Were In
closed OF His Plea to Heads of Other Warning
Nations for Ending World Conflict

London, Aug. 1s.-(By Associated
Press)-The foreign office last night is
sued the French text of the letter from
the Pope to the King inclosing a conv
OF MS appeal to the heads of the bel
ligerent peoples
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
Instructed to Be Ready

THseTUCteu 90 DC neduy
1t is understood that instructions
were received Thursday from Col.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
Previous Examinations
Concrete Peace PROPOSAL

Towards the end of the first year of
the war we addressed to the nations in
conflict most lively eXhortations and
more we indicated the part to be fol-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-17
The Collar Insien MIA

The department approved today COL
lar insignia to designate the three ele-
ments Of the army. Regulars will wear
the standard L. S. monogram. Ma
tional guards will wear similar mon
ogram with the initials \. G. SUPER
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-03
NARY MURRIN'S
BETTER HEALTH
STAYED PUT"
In Excellent Condition
Grateful User Confirms
Wentworth Praise Civ
en- Year Ago.

In March. 1916, Nerv:worth ads
contained the following remarkable
signed endorsement:
Il have been sick two years. Doc
tored considerable, taken lots OF medt
cine. had pains in my chest that
would keep me from doing my work,
Coughed night and day and Il was
very distressing. Nervous headaches,
dizzy spells all the time, bloated avs
fully, and the gases would smother
me until / thought would del was
completely down and out when got
my little bit OF work done. / did not
rest at night and l was completely
run down. I'm on my second bottle
OF Nerv-Worth. l began to get relief
after thu, first week and firmly believe
II hadn't found Wentworth / could
not have lived. ! think Nerv.Worth Is
the finest medicine ever took, as it
relieved by terrible suffering and
am certainly a friend of Wentworth.
MRS. MARY MURRIN,"
Wheeling, w. Va.
A few days ago Demonstrators
England, OF the Nerv.Worth force had
the pleasure to meet Mrs. Murrin. who
lives at 1921 Eoff St., Wheeling. He
writes the office that Mrs. Murrin is
in excellent health, is enthusiastic aa
to Nerv.Worth's curative qualities,
highly recommends the ton:c to all
and is quite willing to have her words
OF praise reprinted.
This is one OF multitude OF proofs
Of Nerv.Worth's lasting benefits.
Cranes Drug Store sells Nerv.Worth
in Fairmcnt. Tour dollar back If
Wentworth does not benefit you. >
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-03
.TN0 FAIRM0NT
Continued from Page ope.Y

gin tomorrow at Waynesburg, Pa, out.
lined briefly the work of the past year
at the services YESTERDAY de stated
that ths most successful year OF the
church had been completed, and that
the reports OF the financial conditions
OF the church would OF very satistac-
tory. This report is being prepared
today and will be ready for presenta-
ton to he congregation in a few
days. Soon after his return from the
conference, Reverend Broomfeld will
go South wher he will remain with
the soldier boys for about four months.
The annual convention OF the
Christian churches Of West Virginia
will be held at Princeton. n. j., on
Tuesday and Thursday OF this week.
Miss Effie Knapp will represent the
Central Christian church Of this city
at the meetings. Speakers Of nation.
al reputation are on the program and
1t Is expected that the attendance Will
surpass all previous meetings. An ef.
fort will be made to have the next
convention in this city.
Many meetings are scheduled for
various organizations OF the Diamond
street NJ. E. church this week. On
Tuesday afternoon the Young Ladies'
Aid Society will meet at the home OF
Mrs. W. A. Carlow, at 2:S0 O'Clock
Tina same evening the Woman's Aux.
tiary will meet at the church at 1880
thursday an all.day session of the
w. G. 7. o. vii he held at the church,
1t being the county convention.
Luncheon will be served at noon. Fri
day the Ladies' Aid Society will meet
at tho church
AT the services yesterday of the
Presbyterian church, which were held
at the y. N. C. A. building. Reverend
H u. Stoetzer, minister Of the
church. gave a brief report of the
work that was done at the Bible Con.
terence which WIS held at Mountain
Lake Park. A large congregation was
present and brief and practical ser.
mon was delivered. The excellent
music added to the interest of the ser.
vices.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-03
Bessie RarriscaIe as Man.hater.

Halter of Men, showing at the
Princess today, is clever little satri.
cal comedy, which pokes fun at the
type of woman who pretends to scorn
the entire race of males. 1t has just
enough OF a serious purpose under its
nonsense to give weight to the entire
drama-a purpose which is emphasized
by exceedingly apt and amusing lead.
ers. The character of the pretty,
independent woman who holds en-
phatic theories on the superiority Of
women to men, is drawn true to type
and yet treated with sort of good.
humored sympathy.
We first see our heorine as young
newspaper woman reporting divorce
case, which so confirms her opinion Of
the baseness of men that she prompt
" breaks her engagement with her
own particular Billy-"not" she ex-
plains, because he is Billy but be-
cause he is a man" Whereupon she
launches out on an independent car
eer in which she endeavors to be a
good fellow" but her domestic in.
stincts are stronger than her desire
for freedom and she is only too glad
to welcome the patient Billy With open
arms when a tactful friend affects a
reconciliation.
Bessie Barriscale makes a charm
ing and vehement little man:hater and
Charles K. French is an amiable
Billy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-03
GOOD ADVICE FOR
THE DRAFTED MEN
Banquet Was Part of the
Farewell Ceremonies
At Monongah.

4 An excellent program was carried
out at Monongah on Saturday evening
in honor Of the departure of the sew
eral young men who will enter the
draft army. DR.. ]. C. Broomfeld was
the orator for tie evening. In his
address DR.. Broomfield told the young
men in a most emphatic way why the
United States is fighting and what
we are fighting for. He proved his
statements by telling OF actual .nci-
dents on the battle front. In conclu-
sion he made it clear that one of
Uncle Sans hardest tasks is to con-
troll the young men now in the camps.
AS they go forward to fight they must
first learn to control themselves.
Following the address given by DR..
Broomfield an excellent program was
carried out consisting Of several ap-
propriate musical selections. After
the program the young men who were
&Sfafted marched into the banquet
room followed by other friends and
refreshments were served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-03
MRS. ADBIE MORAN
IS AN EASY TALKER
But Her Choice of Words
Sometimes Crates Upon
Ears of People.

Mrs. Addie Moran, of the East eide,
was before Mayor Bowen this morning
charged with disorderly conduct. Yes
terday evening she was found on Wa
ter street using profane language. Pc.
liceman Blaine Borgess. ordered her
to go home, whereupon he received
a good cussing. He arrested her and
after quite fight succeeded in get.
ting her to the city Jail.
At court this morning she admit.
ted resisting arrest as well as using
a few cuss words. While testifying
on these charges, provost guard ap.
peard and told of a string of cuss
words that Mrs. Moran used in adj.
dressing him while she was on her
way to court this morning.
Her case was continued until eight
o'clock this evening at which time
witnesses will be heard. A forfeit OF
SIS was placed in the hands OF Chief
Harr and the woman was permitted
to 90.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-03
Mrs. Sarah Hern
Buried Sunday

Mrs. Sarah Hern, aged so years,
wife of the late Philip Eern, died
Saturday at the home of her son,
John Herp. on Parker's Run. Sur,
viving her are her son, John, and a
daughter, Mrs. Kinkey Wilson, of Rob.
inson's run, and ten grandchildren.
he was a member of a prominent fam
lily and a woman Of splendid quail.
ties.
Funeral services were held on Sun.
day from the residence conducted by
Rev. Henry Morgan of this city. The
body was inferred in the Pharohs
Run cemetery by Undertaken R. c.
Jones.