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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

Italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy. Oct. So.-lBy The Associated
notwithstanding for the moment
has had to yield to military necessi-
ties, and this will explain the lack OF
details, which can now be given brief
~, concerning one of the most mo-
mentous phases of the war. The su-
IRENE command has no desire to keep
the facts from the American. British
or foreign public. but in such su-
preme moment its first consideration
is not to permit details which can al
ford the enemy the slightest clue eth
er to what has occurred or what is II.
store.
One Of the commanding officers in.
formed the correspondent that the pub
lie should be placed on guard against
reports which doubtless will be spread
from scattered information. The fact
is, those who have actually witnessed
the recent stupendous drama are ex-
tremely few outside of the military
authorities and all these eye witnesses.
like the correspondent. are gladly re-
specting the decision which the SUI
preme command feels the situation re-
ouires. Within these narrow limita-
IONS Il rev Salent IaclS can ne CIV
c1
General Cadorna's bulletin has
struck the keynote of the main oper-
alton in stating: The violence Of their
attack and inadequate resistance broke
our left wing on the Julian front"
Italians Taken unawares
This was issued Sunday and sums up
officially The sequel to the tremendous
concentration Of Austro- German forces
detailed in earlier dispatches Just be-
fore the critical juncture was reached
and all telecraphing was stopped. TIE
magnitude Of the surprise offensive
was heightened by the choice of a place
where comparatively no fighting had
occurred. Had the enemy chosen any
of the fighting fronts near Gorilla or
the Bainsizza plateau they would
have faced splendidly organized forces
But in ''sneaking in through the back
door" s an officer describes the oper-
alton. they were like a thief who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
GERMAN WITHDRAWAL.
Captured Officer Pre-
diets They Will Fall
Back Fighting from
Belgium

British Front in Belgium. Oct. 81
CBy the Associated Press)-The Cana
dams passed comparatively quiet
night in their new positions near
Passchendaele. the Germans apparent
ly being content to let well enough
alone after their series of costly coun-
ter-attacks yesterday.
This morning bright warm sun was
shining down on the inhospitable
marshlands, rendering the work Of
consolidating much easier for the men
who had laid out all night in the cold
in their drenched uniforms. Heavy
artillery fire continued at various
points, the German gun work being
very intense in the region between
Schaep Baltic and Poelcapelle. north
Of yesterdays attack. Here in the
valley of the little river. the British
We're shelled from two outposts in for
tilted farms and withdrew Slightly to
the west Of these places.
\ captured German officer of con-
siderable intelligence and individuality
has made some interesting statements.
among which was one to the effect that
he expected the Americans next spring
to continue the offensive on the Ypres
front He added that he was look
ing TO America 10 build 100000 air
planes. He declared that there would
lie no general withdrawal of Germans
ia Belgium, but that they will fall
back fighting for each position. He
stated significantly that there had been
decrease in the morale &C the Ger
man troops and that the men were
losing respect for their officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 249.R
Haowen Comes Through with Complete Food Conservation
Canvass and Report Forwarded Headquarters Wednesday
Night-Loca Committee Canvasses Fuel Situation
Commissioner Longfeows Horse Is EIectrocued IL O.
Part

Hall most certainly has good rea-
son TO feel proud of the thorough and
effective work SO quickly accomplished
by the committee on the food conserva-
ton campaign.
Tuesday morning H. p Clearwater. who
was appointed chairman of the conserva-
ton committee by Governor Millken, re-
ceived the following telegram:
In percentage of pledges received first
day Maine led the country, as usual, and
kennebec county led the State and Halo
well led the county. Hats off to Halo
we'll: Tuesday was against US on account
of weather. but today opens fine. Let's
all take hold today and finish first. same
as we started. Oakland and Hallowell on
Tuesday night reach the hundred percent
perfect in results. Personally thank you.
tsigned) "R. r. HAZARD.
Chairman"
And they did it. Because while they
were allowed by the administration COM
mittee one week in which to carry out
the work. instead a complete house-to-
house canvass covering every family in
the city was finished up clean and Halo
well came through with complete re-
port forwarded to headquarters Wednes-
day night.
The committee was: Fl. P Clearwa-
ter chairman; Mrs r. w. Harvey, vice
chairman: II. w. Reid, r. w. Harvey.
II. E. Andrews p. c. Skillin and j. War
rem Jones. This committee was ably as
sisted ~ a corps of efficient women
workers who covered the territory assign
ed them, securing the signed pledges. and
who are entitled to every credit for the
success Of the campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
Associated Press Man Tells Of
Situation on Italian Front

takes q family unawares and 1.
for time to terrorize those tai.
an unsuspecting moment.
AS previously cabled late p,
night, the crossing of the Isonyo
Tolmino was carried out. Tns
forces then found themselves f,n.
range of low mountains, with
Italian army master Of the II
leading to the eastern region Of "
tia. At the same time the Ar,.
Germans made feints along the y,
southern front so as to prevsr.
Italians from moving reinforce
to the extreme north. Their ho,,L
ment of Gorilla and all along ths ~
to Monfalcone on the sea was tsr,.
but was not followed by infantry
vances and was clearly await;ns
development of Won MaCkensens
ing movement on the north.
Gen. Cadorna's bulletin must hs
copied for the moment. as all -
can he stated of what occurred
the Italian left wing.
Main Body Showed Great cour.,,
The correspondent having witns.,.
the retirement and having besn
unwilling participant for three a,
in the almost incredible hardshins ~.
testify 10 the fortitude OF the mo
body of the Italians and also IN -.
splendid organization which the g.
preme command sought to mn, .
force in withdrawing enormous fo,,.
OF men and material. In such
cantic operation. il is not surnris,.
that everything did not move n.
cloCkwork or that all did MOI NOV.
in concert. Rut there were eyida,,,.
everywhere of military geniuSes NJ .
high order which was able to ex,,
cate an army from such surnrs,
attack. The view now held in h,.
quarters is that this is not the nr,
for contemplating what ALREADY h,
been done. but that every attent,.
should he given to redeeming the yi,
uation. One encouraging thought h
that everybody appears finally to hav
walked up to the existence Of the Ial
ian front and the necessity Of throw
ing back this stupendous exhibito
of terrorism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
CANADIAN ELECTIONS
Date Fixed Dec. IT.
Bitter Fight Over
CONSUMPTION

Ottawa. oct. 3l.-The Canadian aleC.
tons are t. he held on Dec. Il. th'
government announced tonight,
Prime Minister Borden in state.
ment urges that traditional liberal AMI
conservative party lines he disregard.
cd and that the issues of the election
be limited TO compulsory military ser.
vice as opposed to referendum and Con.
scription.
Sir Wiifrid Laurier will lead the Lib
cfal opposition in the campaign. Their
Is every indication that the fight WI
bc wagcd bitterly in every province q.
the Dominion.
Tho soldier vote is expected to hiv
great influence upon the result. IRE
mier Borden's advocacy of conscril.
ton will ALLEVIATE. it is believed, II
support of young mon of military al.
who have not volunteered rs yet ans
thei: relatives.
On the other hand, the premier wit
receive, it is expected. the united sup
port of the soldiers at. the front 3f'
thci" relatives at homo.
Nominations take place NOV ~ III
soldiers will have the privilege Of tot'
ing from Nov. 26 until Dec. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
new ENGLAND WILL
BETTER s457,75o,ooo
FOR LIBERTY LOAN

Boston, Oct. 31.-While final reports will
not be in hand for several days. the New
England Liberty Loan committee an
nounced today that subscriptions alrea1"
tabulated amounted to s457.1 900 with in
dications that this would be slightly in
creased on receipt of belated returns from
number of banks.
1t is impossible to form an accurate
opinion of the total amount" the COM
mittee announced, but it does not
seem likely that the maximum of $500
900, 600 for the first Federal Reserve
district will he reached. The total
probably will be around s415,0 900
1t must not be forgotten. however
that S300.O00n0 was what was ex-
pected OF US. and we have turned in
as a matter of good will the trihing
sum Of $751;, 100000 additional
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
APPEAL UNC0MPlETED
Almost Certain Mrs.
Amy Archer Gilligan
Will Hang Next Tues
day

Hartford. Ct. Oct. 31.-Because the APP
peal papers in the case of Mrs. Amy
Archer Gilligan. convicted of the murder
OF Franklin F. Brown by poison. have
not been completed, her execution by
hanging in the Wethersield state prison
on Tuesday next is certain unless some
unforeseen action saves her.
Mrs. Gilligan was sentenced last July
and notice of appeal was filed by her
counsel. The court was asked for ind
ing facts This finding, it develops. has
not bean made and so the appeal is in
complete and cannot act as stay. as had
heen thought to be the case Governor
Hoicombe stated today that he would
not move to stop the execution and would
only let if someone else interviewed
Her counsel declared tonight he mad
done III he could
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
100000 HANDLERS
OF FOOD PRODUCTS
UNDER LICENSE TODAY

Washington. Oct. 31.--One hundred
thousand manufacturers. wholesalers
and other distributors of staple food
will be placed under license tomorrow
by the food administration for the dur
alton of the war. No licenses have yet
been mailed, but it was announced that
those who have sought licenses need
not be apprehensive until they violate
the Food Control act.
Nearly 10000 application blanks all
ready have been called for by dearels
and requests now are pouring in at
the rate Of 1000 a day. Thousands of
licenses have been filled out and will
be mailed to the affected dealers as
soon as booklets containing complies
rules and regulations for the guidance
Of the licenses have been received from
the printer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
PRESENT GERMANY
NOT THAT OF LUTHER

Boston, Oct. 31-Dcan Charles r
Brown of the School OF Religion of
Yale University. praised the Germany
of Martin Luther and condemned the
Germany of mad military caste" in
an address here tonight at exercises
celebrating the 400th anniversary of
the beginning of the reformation.
The spirit of autocracy which Lu.
Their fought is now in the saddle in
Germany and is riding that country to
a terrible fall" he said.
THE Spreading Light" pageant,
was a feature OF the celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
GIRL BO0TBlACkS
OPPOSE HUB MAYOR

Boston. Oct. 31.-Girl bootbiacks APP
peared before the city council tonight
TO oppose Mayor Curley's proposed
ordnance to prohibit the employment
OF girls in shoe shining shops. Miss
Harriet A. Duffy, manager of one es-
tablishment, said she received a SAL
airy of SIS a week, and with the tips
her earnings average between se5 and
$50 o week. The girls under her, she
said. earned nearly $40 a week. in
Guiding both tips and a s12 a week
salary.
The council took the matter under
Amusement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
FIR. BERGERON SUCCEEDS
REV FIR. ADOLPH RADEI,

Brunswick, Me. Oct, 31.-Rev Err z: T.,
Berseron today became assistant priest
or the Church of Saint John the Rlptist
ucceei;ng Rev, FIR. Adolph Radel who
mas been here for the past three years
Father Radel goes to the Church OF Our
Lady Of Sorrows. Cambridge, Mass.
Father Bergeron is native of Haverbi1I
and after fitting for the priesthood he was
Tor about 10 years member of the Marjst
Seminary of Washington. u. c. For the
past four months he has been at tina
Saint Annes church of Lawrence, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

Miss Edna Randall entertained
large number Of her friends Tuesday
evening at her home on Winthrop
street in delightful manner. The oc-
casion was in the nature of a Hal
lowe'cn party and all present partici-
pated in Halloween games Of all
kinds. Music and singing was enjoy
ed durng the evening with Miss Alex
ander at the piano. Refreshments of
ice cream. cake and confectionery were
served. When the party broke up at
a late hour. the guests expressed
themselves as having been delightfully."-
entertained by their charming hostess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
.PETR0GRAD famine
PEOPLE BES|EGE MAYOR
Who REQUESTS CALM

fetrograd Oct. 3l-An appeal by the
mayor has been posted in which the peo-
pie of Petrograd are informed that the
-four producing provinces are unwilling to
sell Hour to the capital. which is seriously.
threatened with famine. The mayor re-
quests that the people remain calm
IN view OF the reports that the maxi
in'liSls are preparing to create disturb
ances, the military governor has forbidden
meetings, professions or demonstrations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
MOBILIZATION IN
SOUTH brazil.

Buenos Ayres. Oct 31.--Reports re-
ceived here from Rio Janeiro say that
the Army is modifying in Southern
Brazil to prevent if possible. the up
rising Of the large German colonies
there.
Highly censored dispatches indicate
that there is serious trouble with the
Germans in these localities. They are
believed to be rising against the gov
eminent under the guise of strikes. as
was done several months ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
Boston Retail Merchants
Agree on Sugar Prices

Boston Oct. S1.-Retaii grocers of
this city virtually agreed on maxi
mum price of 10 cents per pound for
sugar in bulk and OF 10 IL cents per
pound for package sugar at a confer.
ence today with State Food Admin
istrator Endicott. 1t is expected these
prices will be adhered to by crocers
throughout the state.
Mr.. Endicott explained that it was
within his power to fix the price but
that he preferred to have a uniform
price voluntarily adopted by the gro
GERS. The conference was called be-
cause of reports of alleged irregular
practices in regard to sugar sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

The home of Miss Mildred Schrempf,
Second street, was the scene of at
traction Wednesday evening when the
Misses Annie Lever. Dora Smith. Car
RE Hayes and Mildred Schrempf gave
Halloween party to about 50 Of their
friends from Augusta. Gardiner. Port
land md this city. The rooms were
prettily decorated in black and orange
Many appropriate games were played
and delicious refreshments served A
feature of the evening was the fortune
telling by a witch. the futures eff all
being prophesied in rhyme. The guest
departed at late hour having enjoyed
most delightful evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
ITALIAN TROOPS IN
Perfect ORDER ON
new DEFENSE LINE

London. Oct. 31.-Reuters corrc-
spondent at Italian army headquarters
sends the following:
"Perfect order prevails among the
Italian troops on their new line IF de-
fense. They are eager again to offer
combat to the enemy and are con-
fident of their ability to turn the ia
bles upon the Austro- Germans.
All the British troops on the uaI-
ian front were able to withdraw with
the Italian main body. ma jority of
them in safety"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
FRENCH HAVE CAPTURED
12,157 PRISONERS IN
Recent OFFENSIVE

Paris, Oct a.-The official communica-
ton issued by the war office tonight says:
The number of prisoners captured by
us in the course of our offensive from
Oct % to Oct. % was l2,i57 of whom 237
were officers.
The cannon numbered $50
ION the right bank of the Meuse the
enemy attempted this morning against
our positions in the sector Of Beaumont
a surprise attack which we repulsed. Be
tween the Meuse and Besonvaux there
was quite violent bombardment during
the course of the afternoon"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
FAILED TO REGISTER
Richard Adkin Arrested
for A void in g the
Draft

New Bedford. Mass, Oct. 3l.-Ricn'
ard Adkin. of Savannah. Ga. was or
dered held for the United States ds'
trIct court Of Georgia on the cbars'
of being a fugitive from justice b!
United States Commissioner AleXah'
der Goodspeed i'm this city. Adkn y
a coiored man who came north In to'
pursuit OF work. landing In Fall Risef
Tie was arrested in that city yeslel'
day on complaint Of Lawrence D
tiint, volunteer special agent on IN,
charge of wilfully. unlawfully al"
knowingly failing to register at "a
Nannah, Ga, under the selective Jaw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
ARIZONA COPPER
STRIKE SETTLED

linton Ariz Oct. 31.-Final settle
ment OF the strike of copper miners
IN the CLIFTON Morence Metcalf dis
trlct' winch has been in progress since
July /, was announced tonight by
Secretary OF Labor Wilson. chairman
or the Federal Industrial Commission
investigating labor conditions in the
Arizona copper camps.
approximately 1000 men are af
fected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

Erwin Gordon. while engaged in he
work Of loading coal on a car for the
H., A. & W. Street Railway on the
Halloweli Granite Co. wharf Wednes-
cay evening received a bad scare when
enc section of the lights used to illu
inmate the operations went out, and
in the darkness Mr.. Gordon became
tangled in the electric light wires, be
ing Unable TO let go his hold for sew
ersl minutes Assistance was promptly
rendered when Mr.. Gordon's outcries
were heard and he was rescued from
his dangerous position. Although the
electric shock he received was a light
one. which did him no harm, he was
badly frightened by the accident,
which might have proved more seri
Gus if aid had not come quickly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
NATIONAL HOME

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl r.
HAYES was on Wednesday evening the
scene Of a very festive Hallowe en-
gathering. about 40 friends being pres
ent in seasonable costumes. Games
were played and Halloween pranks in
dulged in. refreshments being served
later in the evening. Everyone pres
ent had a delightful time and the
party was voted complete success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

The children were out in full force
Wednesday evening. enjoying to the
utmost the usual Halloween pranks
and antics. Hobgoblins and witches
hearing jack-o-lanterns and broom
sticks made the rounds of the resi-
Dental section knocking at doors and
peering in windows. not emitting the
CUSTOMARY noise and laughter charac
teristic Of Halloween.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
TRAINMEN ASK RAISE
100000 MEN DEMAND
SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE

Chicago. Oct, 31-Plans for for
NAL demand for an increase Of wages
for 100000 men will be formulated at
q meeting Of the delegates of the Broth
erhood of Railroad Trainmen and the
Order of Railroad Conductors which
will begin here tomorrow and probably
last 10 days
The members of the organizations. it
is said. have voted to demand an in
crease il. vases ranging from 20 to 80
per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
TOTAL CREDITS TO ALLIES
NOW S3.131.4OO.OOO

Washington. Oct. S1.-Credit Of s25,-
100000 extended to Great Britain by
the treasury today raised the total
credits to the allies to S3l31. 400. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
NEW YORK LIBERTY TO
OVERSCRIBE MAXIMUM

New York. Oct. 31.-Total subscripllp
to the Second Liberty Loan in the y"
York Federal Reserve District reach "
$50, 2sl,'I0 at the close of business 'ou', :,
The districts maximum of sl.5oao"'",. -.
expected to be over-subscribed wnsn
tabula ton is concluded tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

Street Commissioner Longfellow lost
valuable horse Wednesday morning.
J. S. Currier was driving a Courthouse
team on the road to the granite quar-
~. when in the vicinity of Bowman's
brook. one of the horses came in con-
tact with a live wire which had been
torn down by the storm of Tuesday
evening. The animal was instantly
electrocuted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
SPANISH MAIL
STEAMER HELD

West Indian Port, Oct 81
Spanish mail steamer, bound for spdp
from Venezuela, is being held he'
on orders from Washington peh'iS
an examination Of her cargo and p'
sengers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

Regular meeting at 80 o'clock this
evening OF Hallowel Commandery, No
3l1. L. Q. G. G. Grand Commander
Herbert Mckinney Of Portland will be
present. TIE members of the degree
team will please be present. Refresh
ments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

Regular meeting at 40 o'clock this
evening Of SaEborn Lodge. No. 81. 7. O.
q F., with work in the First degree
A large attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

a. p. Bigelow of ST. Adams was a
visitor Wednesday in this city. called
here on business matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

Several readings of refined fun will
be given by William Dixon. the boy
reader, at o'clock Friday evening in
City hall, under the auspices of the
Senior class of Hallowell high school
A dance will be given Immediately af-
ter the entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

Mrs. s. Francis Thomas left Wednes-
day morning for Fall River. Mass,
where she will visit her father. Thomas
Townsend. chief engineer of Mechanic
Mills of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

c. F.. Ward of Keene, y. H.. was
a visitor Wednesday in Hallowell,
called or matters Of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

Leigh y. Flynt. superintendent Of ad
vertising for the Kennebec Journal Co.
was business visitor Wednesday il
this CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

The Priscilla club will meet AT 80
o'clock Friday afternoon with Mrs. f.
II. Anderson, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

l.. II. Wood Of Bangor was among
the business callers in this city We'd
nesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01

Lester E. Davis of Portland was a
business visitor in this city Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-01
AUGUSTA LOCALS

lEe bremen at Cushnoc Hose. No !
we're pleasantly surprised on Wednes-
Gay evening by the receipt of a box al
clsaFs' the present of Mrs. Mabc, !
berry and Mary f. Fuller. in token
OF their appreciation of the work 81
the department at 81 Chapel street Ia {,
Sunday evening.