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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
SUGGEST WIRELESS
STATION FOR VATICAN

Milan, Dec. 1.-THE establishment O
wireless station on the dome of st
Peters at Rome has been suggested
70 the Vatican 80 that it may secur,
independent transmission Of foreigr
messages of diplomatic nature in cod,
ana receive confidential and reliabl,
reports from the Vatican's representa-
tives abroad. The question of speed Il,
involved since at the present time wir,
transmission from France and Eng
land consumes "a hours, while mncf
longer is required to receive message,
and news from the United States.
While the Vatican has not COMPLAIN.
ed to the italian government regard
ing telegraph communication il IL a
suned that the censor uses ordinar,
precautions. During the war the ma.
Jorlty or the confidential MESA &c,
from the Pope or Cardinal Gasparrj
the papal secretary of state, have beer
sent by special courier. Lesser mes.
sages have been sent by mail.
The wireless would have the advo,.
tage Of dealing with Switzerland. Ans.
tria, Germany and Russia The Vatican
never mas been able to rely upor
newspaper reports Tor quick news. Al
to German and Russian news il ha,
not been certain how much has beer
left out or how much has been doc.
tored
The italian government is not likel,
to raise decided objections because this
Vatican never has paid tolls on IL,
messages. The proposed wireless would
relleVe the heavy pressure on existing
ordinary lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

washington, Dec 14-Secretary Baker s
annual report for the war department
made public today constitutes only n
brief historical review Of the year and
so that it may be devoid Of information
for the enemy shows no recommends
tons, no detailed information of the tran,
sportation of the army to France or any
army plans for the future.
Secretary Baker does say. however, that
he does not favor universal military
training as a regular national policy.
1.-THE department has not sought and
does not now seek legislation on the sub
ject," he says. chiefly for the reason
that the formation of a permanent Mill
tary policy will inevitably be affected by
the arrangement consequent upon the ter
mination of the present war. Civilized
men must hope that the future has In
store q relief from the burden OF arma-
ment and the destruction and waste of
war.
However vain that hope may appear
in the midst of the most devastating and
destructive war in the history of the race,
it persists-perhaps because we are en-
couraged by the analogous substitution OF
courts Tor 1OPCeL IN tne settlement OF pTl-
vate controversies; perhaps because all
the projections of nature teach us that
they are the product of processes which
have eliminated waste and substituted
constructive for destructive principles.
When a permanent military policy,
therefore. comes to be adopted, it will
doubtless be conceived in spirit which
will be adequate to preserve against any
possible attack those vital principles of
liberty upon which democratic insttu-
tons are based, and vet be so restrained
as in no event to foster the growth OF
mere militarist ambitions or to excite the
apprehension of nations with whom 1t is
our first desire to live in harmonious and
just accord
AS to the Expeditionary Force in
France. Secretary Baker says It would
be unwise to disclose details and there
fore contents himself with telling Of the
sending Of General Pershng, followed
by a full division of regular troops and
q contingent of Marines as the first units.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
Mrs. Harriet Wii!ett

AIRS. Harriet Willett, widow of tie
late John u. Willett. passed away at
O'Clock Friday morning at her homo,
6s Bangor street. death being very sud
den She was 90 Years of age ard ,he
immediate surviving relatives are Two
daughters, Mrs. Marcus r. Merrill and
Mrs. Ellen Leighton, two sons, Freder-
ick and Joseph, all of Augusta and one
brother, Charles Bushey of Watcrvillc.
Funeral services will be held at ,
o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home
of Mrs Marcus L. Merrill of 6S Ban
9or street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

OF cantonments, with the problems en-
countered and solved through the CO.
operation Of the civilian agencies created
by the council OF National Defense. and
goes into some detail with various phases
Of the cantonment question to show the
enormous size OF the task. Tie building
of National Guard division camps is sim
ilarly cited and Mr. Baker discusses at
some length the work OF the training
camps activities commission organized to
create wholesome surroundings for the
troops.
Inc aviation program Is touched upon
briefly and no additional information is
given. The engineer department and the
part 1t played in rushing technical aid to
the Allies is outlined and Secretary Bak-
er renews his recommendation for a more
adequate engineer school with a sugges-
tion that Congress plan for both engineer
ana ordnance education in a broad and
generous spirit IN order to create scien-
tlhc agencies of value in peace or war
and where graduates oil West Point would
specialize. The suggestion is presented
Tor future consideration rather than i'm
mediate action and no detailed plan is IN
folded.
Taking up the quartermaster problems
with the outbreak of the war Mr.. Baker
cites few items of what it was found
necessary to supply. They include: Tween
~ million pairs of shoes, 100000 blan-
kets, 100000 yards of flannel shifting,
O,WO,c0 yards Of tenting. The work is
being done through the cooperation OF
civilian agencies, the secretary says and
adds:
THE dollar-a-year man has been a
powerful aid, and when this struggle is
over, and the country undertakes to take
stock Of the assets which it found ready
to be used in the mobilization of its pow
er, large place will justly be given to
these men who, without the distinction OF
title or rank, and with no thought OK
compensation, brought experience, knowl-
edge. and trained ability to Washington
In order that they might serve with pa
triotic fervor in an inconspcuous and
self-sacrificing but indispensabIy helpful
way.
THE problems Of supply are not yet
solved; but they are In the course OF So
luton. Sound beginnings have been made.
and as the military effort of the country
grows the arrangements perfected and
organizations created will expand to meet
st"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

Christmas shoppers will find much 20
interest them in Russell & Weston S
az appearing today and bargain hunt
ers will rejoice in the, low prices on
coats which are announced. From cv-
cry indication one could visit THU, store
and satisfy every gift requirement
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Naive FOWL, native chicken, ducks,
fancy veal, beef and lamb at Weber
& Hewett's-Tel. 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

George Litchfield. formerly of Fair
Heio' mas accepted position with th9
Hoimes-Swift Co. as shipper and has
entered upon his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

Beginning next Thursday, Dec. 20, The
principal stores dealing in Christmas
wares, will keep open evenings for the
convenience Of Christmas shoppers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
THREE EFFICIENT
MEDICINES

Hoods Sarsaparilla. superlative
D,ood purih'r and appetizer. originated
~ a Boston PHYSICIANS successful pre-
scriptlon.
rsptiron. .superlative iron tonic, for
,n.uia. nervousness, made from iron,
,s p.ln nuS. celery. etc.
Hoods Pills superlative family cath
ertic for hver constipation
The superlative combination that
a,ves superlative health.
Practically everybody needs at least
ono Of these Medicines T..
Eut. If Your blood Is scrofulous,
n YOU are also anemic or nervous,
II you are constipatsd besides
n thousands have all these Ailments
You need all three medicines
Yak yoIr druggist for them today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

TWO patients were admitted Friday to
the Augusta General hospital, they being
Constance Carpenter of Hallowell and
Harry Martin Of Windsorviile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

Inc hrst COMMUNION of the persons
confirmed at st. Marks church last
Sunday will be held at 100 tomorrow
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

Funeral services for the late Ed
ward j. Boyington will be held at go
this Saturday afternoon at 25s Water.
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

Mrs. Ned Williams and two children
VIII go Saturday to Orono to pass the
christmas holidays at Mrs. Williams
old home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

Cures Colds in South America
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets
remove the cause Z. W. GROVES sig
nature on box. 3Cc-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAIN.
ING NOT FAVORED BY BAKER

Secretary of War Has Not and Does Not Seek
Legislation on that Subject-Reviews the War
Preparations and Present Situation in Man
ner Not to Divulge Any Important Informa-
ton to the Enemy--Praises Spirit of the
American People and Men in the Service.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-08-02
NAVY IS STILL
in NEED OF MEN

The Navy wants men and more thar
ever has opportunities for certain
trade lines which should offer hundreds
in the next few weeks.
Owing to the fact that certain
ratings are closed, the impression has
gone out that the Navy is restricting
enlistment generally. but the Portland
Office wants it particularly understood
that only certain lines are closed and
that many men are needed to fill rat
ings which offer good clean men splen.
did opportunities.
1t is only the following classifica-
tions that enlistments are not being
made in at present: Landsmen for
electricians, general; yeomen; plumb.
ers and filters; shipwrights shipfit-
ters; blacksmiths; boiler makers
painters and printers. However, many
men fitted under those branches might
very often take rating under other
branches which are now open and in
which men are needy badly.
There is big need today for ap-
prentice seamen, machinist's mates.
first and second class. There is a
special opportunity tor musicians and
almost every town in the state has a
band which could send representative
to the Navy.
Those who have a desire to see SER
vice in the air also have an excellent
opportunity at this time, for the Port
land Office has an opening for rating as
Landsman for Qaurtermaster in the
aviation section. This is a job of some
responsibility and the man who is en-
listed under such service will be ex-
tremely fortunate.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-08-02

greater gain to the state if all the
time, trouble and money now expended
on housing clothing, feeding and train
ing neglected children were devoted to
persuading. helping or compelling par
ents to do these things for themselves.
You may be interested to know that
very small percentage of the children
in the care of our society are orphans
and the majority have parents who
have deserted them or shifted their
responsibility upon a charitable organ
ization.
| maintain that the states should
leave no stone unturned to apprehend
and return these delinquent parents
who have wilfully and heartlessly de-
serted their offspring and that severe
punishment be meted out to them. No
morbid sympathy should intervene In
matters of this kind. otherwise it may
work a baneful effect upon the recipi-
ents. We need common sense applied
to sympathy to be really beneficial.
To cry because a child in is tears
might be considered sympathetic, but
it would be much more to the point to
try to discover what had caused the
tears and set about altering the ad-
verse conditions so that the child might
have nothing further to cry about.
Much of the good and necessary work
now being carried out consists in deal
ing with effects instead of with causes.
In concluding would urge you not
to become disheartened or discouraged
IN dealing with the problems of child
life, for even though | am constantly
confronted with the adverse side of
life, believe there is trend upwards.
The curtailment of liquor has to my
mind been a great step forward in the
protection of childhood. for have not
Investigated single case of neglected
children because of drunkenness on the
part of the parents since the prohibi-
tion law went into effect.
| believe that the number of people
who desire to do well by children far
exceeds the number of the indifferent.
1t is from lack of initiative and want
of cooperation that the cause usually
suffers.
May all of US who see the future
bright with hope, all who have an un-
selfish desire to help, unite in word
and deed to make this land better
place for our having lived in it and for
the children who are the future hope
of the Nation.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-08-02
TOppeniSh Man Learns Of Draft

Having learned en- route to Hood
River that the draft for the selective
conscription was conducted last Friday,
c. w. Corpenning, a real estate man
of Toppenish, WASH, lost no time
Tuesday morning in telegraphing the
sheriff of Yakima county to ascertain
his serial number and whether or not
it was included in the first quota for
the Washington county.
Mr.. Corpenning states that he left
home the first of last week for the
mountainous district of Klickitat coun-
y,where he was delayed until Wednes-
day because of accident to his aouto-
mobile.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-08-02
Women Entertain Riddles

The members of the Women's Clut
in charge of the orphan picnic of last
week were: Mrs. L. E. Taft, Mrs. A
D. Ramsey, Mrs. N. E. Fertlg, Mrs
A. L. Page, Mrs. Jesse Edgington
Mrs. J. W. Ingalls,, Mrs. C. A. Bell
Mrs. V. c. Brock, Mrs. T. J. KinnairC
and Mrs. A. G. Lewis. Young womer
who helped were Miss Ethel Bickford
Miss Lottie kinnaird and Miss Minnie
Mundy.
The occasion of the picnic was the
farewell visit, in unofficial capacity, te
Hood River, of j. G. Kilpack, financial
secretary of the Portland home. Mr..
Kilpack, who has been associated with
the institution for the past ten years
has resigned.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-08-02
Has Recovered Her Health.

So many women are suffering from
similar Affections that this testimonial
letter from Mrs. Laura Beall, Platts.
burg, Miss, will be read with interest
81 got in bad health. My left side hurt
all the time. took doctors medicine,
but it did me no good. / took two bot.
ties of Foley Kidney Pills and feel all
right now." Backache, rheu matte
twinges, pains in side, swollen and sore
muscles, stiff joints, puffiness under
eyes, bladder troubles and kindred
symptoms are quickly relieved By Foley
Kidney Pills. Sold everywhere.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-08-02
Belgian Born Man Proud

1T was the proudest moment of m,
life," says Leon LeFrancq, vegeta
BILE gardener of Paradise Farm, who is
native of Belgium, when received
letter from my son, Melvin, who an.
nounced that he is now soldier of the
United States and ready to avenge as
far as he is able the wrongs that have
been done the country of his father.
My boy mobilized last week with a
Washington National Guard company,
having recently enlisted at North Yak.
ina, where he was working"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-08-02
The Best Laxative

To keep the bowels regular the best
laxative is outdoor exercise. Drink a
full glass Of water half an hour before
breakfast and eat an abundance of fruit
and vegetables, also establish a regular
habit and be sure that your bowels move
once each day. When a medicine is
needed take Chamberlain's Tablets.
They are pleasant to take and mild and
gentle in effect. Obtainable everywhere.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-08-02

c. A. Bell returned last week from
Boise, where he had gone to see his
son, Fred, who recently enlisted in an
Idaho guard regiment.
The Washington times., 1917-06-25
Women Everywhere
Use Lemon Juice
To Beautify Skin

The beauty lotion which is becoming
so popular throughout the country Is
easily prepared by anyone, and a
whole quarter pint OF it doesn't cost
any more than a small jar OF the
common, ordinary cold creams.
Add the juice of two fresh lemons
to three ounces OF orchard white and
shake well in a bottle. Strain the
lemon juice two or three times
through a fine cloth so no pulp gets
into the lotion. then II Will keep
fresh for months. Regardless or
what price you pay or how highly
advertised, there Is nothing else really
more meritorious in identifying, soft
ening and clearing the skin. As tan
and blemish remover, also to remove
oiliness and sallowness, lemon juice
has no rival. Massage II into the face.
neck ana arms once or twice each day.
and just see II II doesn't bring out the
roses and hidden beauty!
Lemons have always been used to
bleach the skin, but pure lemon juice
Is too highly acid. therefore should
never be used except in this manner.
IL properly prepared, this sweetly
tragant lotion will speak for Itself
Amy drug store will supply the three
ounces OF orchard white al very little
cost, and the grocer will supply the
lemons.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-06-25
COMMITTEE STUDIES
new DEFENSE DEVICES
National Councils Report Shows
War Work Accomplished.

The scientific research committee OF
the Council OF National Defense is
studying devices to detect submarines
and mines, and Is investigating instru-
ments which will make known the
approach of invisible aircraft, accord
ing to the report OF W. s. Clifford,
made public today.
The research committee. under the
direction of DR.. George E. Hale and
DR.. r. A. MillilSan, is co-ordinating the
research activities OF the country in
the field OF science and engineering.
Director w. S. Clifford in his report
states that more than 100 highly
trained men are giving their entire
time to the council without compen-
sation and several hundred others are
giving a large part OF their time
without remuneration.
The feature OF the report concerns
the purchase OF 100000 pounds OF
copper for the army at less than one
half the market price, resulting in a
saving of approximately SlO,O0O,O0O
to the Government.
Millions of dollars are said to have
been saved through the general mu-
nitions board and through commit
tees OF business men in buying sup
plies.
The report shows the. mobilization
Of Industrial. commercial, transporta-
ton, and communication facilities.
The Washington times., 1917-06-25
RED, WHITE, Blue BOOK
RECTTES HUN PERFDY
America Officially Contributes to
Annals Of Foes Crimes.

THE Red. White and Blue Book"
has Joined the long list OF white pa
pers," green books" and other eX-
planatory diplomatic issuances OF war
ring nations.
The book is Americas contribution
to the recitation OF the outrages lead
ing to the war.
The statement fixes Americas atti-
tude. when the war started, as stand
ing for the Monroe doctrine, with its
pledge for no American interference
in European disputes. for freedom OF
the seas and for arbitration.
1t blames Germany for the failure
OF arbitration treaties concluded at
The Hague and shows how Germany's
inhuman submarine warfare imperiled
freedom of the seas. finally forcing
America to forego Its traditional pol
icy of hands on" in Europe and inter
Vene.
II traces diplomatic correspondence
between the United States and Ger
many preceding Americas war en-
trance. and emphasizes that during
these negotiations the Germans qulb-
bled, while evidence OF bad faith OF
the imperial German government piled
up on every hand"
The book concludes with a copy OF
the war resolution" adopted by Con
gress.
The Washington times., 1917-06-25

are organized In the District" said
Mr.. Driscoll. there will be at least
ZOO families in the District prepared
to preserve enough vegetables and
fruits TO supply them during the winter
months"
The fact that more than $500 Depart
ment Of Agriculture bulletins on can
ming and drying have been given out
at the office Of the Central Garden CON-
mittee, room 30I. Star building, Is q
fair indication Of the Interest in the
movement
Fruits Are CIaasined.
Enough bulletins have been print
ed to furnish every housewife in the
District. and all interested parties
are urged to get copies
Fruits should be classified into four
groups-soft. sour. hard. and citrus
fruits-before canning. Mr.. Connolly
said. Soft fruits include straw
berries, blackberries. dewberries,
sweet cherries, blueberries, peaches.
apricots, etc: sour fruits. such a.
currants, gooseberries, cranberries.
and sour cherries; hard fruits. apples.
pears, ounces. etc. and citrus fruits,
oranges.
Special attention should be paid to
these groups, for each group has a
separate recipe for canning, Mr.. Con-
oily said.
The Washington times., 1917-06-25
EXPORT CONTROL BILL
SIGNED BY PRESIDENT
Licensing and Communicating to
Start on Wednesday.

President Wilson today signed the
export control bin, placing into ef-
feet the license and embargo pro-
visions to restrict the shipment OF
food commodities to foreign nations.
The President coineidentally Gre
ated an executive council, to be COM
posed of representatives of the De-
partments OF State. Agriculture, and
Commerce. and the food administra-
ton, to decide all matters OF foreign
policy.
The export license department has
been placed in the hands of the De-
partment of Commerce, and will be
handled by an increase in the Blu
reau of Foreign ana Domestic Com
merce-
A DEFINITE plan of rationing all neu-
trail nations has been worked out
whereby the food administrator will
determine what food is needed in this
country, the remainder being appor-
toned among the neutrals. In this
way Herbert c. Hoover will have the
last say as to what food shall be
shipped.
Secretary Redfeld said today that
the licensing OF cargoes will begin
within forty-eight hours, and that the
wheat and other commodities pur-
chased In this country already by
neutral countries will probably be
Communicated, and all such orders
cancelled.
The Washington times., 1917-06-25
NEWS AT ANACOSTIA
Navy League Unit VIII Decide on
Future Work.

A special meeting OF the local unit
OF the Navy League will be held
next Friday afternoon in the parish
hall OF Emmanuel Church. Mrs. Ed
ward +. Wood, chairman, has request
ed that every member who has COM
pleted the assigned work turn the
same in on that day In order that Il
may be forwarded to the proper head
quarters and new work assigned. II
has been suggested by some that the
fund be used to buy additional ma
terial, while other want IL sent 10
the general headquarters.
The regular meeting OF the RandIe
Highlands Citizens Association will
be held tonight in the office of the
United States Realty Company I'm
Minnesota avenue. that suburb. The
list Of needed improvements will be
compiled. to be forwarded to the
Commissioners.
The Rev. w. C. Davenport, rector
emeritus Of Emmanuel Church, has
gone to Burlington, VT. where he
will spend the summer with his son.
the Rev. George Davenport, OF that
city. Mrs. Davenport will join her
husband there the early part OF Au-
gust
Mrs. DuVaIl. formerly associated
with the Episcopal Eye, Ear and
Throat Hospital. has been appointed
superintendent OF the Episcopal Home