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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
MCADOO'S Statement
Continued from Page One)

The Kaiser must answer for this
crime. He must be made to feel the
prick Of American bayonets. Let US
remember the Antilles. Let us never
stop nor falter until this infamous
apostle of brutalized warfare the
Kaiser is brought to justice.
ITO the families of the soldiers and
sailors who were killed on the An
titles this war was made personal. To-
day let every American realize that
this Is a personal war between every
American and the German Kaiser
The Kaiser has brought it to every
American hons, whether it be the
home of a German American citizen or
any other American citizen. The Kais-
er does not spare German Americans;
he fights all Americans and all Ameri-
cans must fight him.
To-day the American public is on
trial. The eyes of the world are upon
her-the eyes Of the oppressed peoples
of the earth with hope and expectancy,
the eyes of the military autocracy Of
Germany with outward contempt but
inward fear. Our first duty is not only
to subscribe, but to over-subscribe the
second Liberty loan. If we fail 1t will
be a victory for the Kaiser. There is
no reason why we should fail, because
we are the richest people in the world.
ITO accomplish this great task all
must pull together. In a de-
mocracy no one class should be per-
mitted to save or to own the nation
All the people should save and own
the nation. If each does his part, if
everyone is animated by superlative
love Of country and resolute purpose
we can finance every requirement Of
the government and win this mighty
war quickly and save thousands Of
precious American lives and a vast
amount of American treasure .
1T Is our soldiers, our sailors and
our guns that are going to win the
victory, vindicate Americas rights at
home and upon the high seas and
make the world safe for democracy
THE least service Of patriotism that
any man or woman who stays at home
can perform is to lend their money to
his or her own government on i'm
pregnable security at four per cent. in
terest.
They risk nothing, while the soldier
risks all.
II have visited some Of the great
camps in the West, where thousands
of splendid American young men are
training for the army. They are set
ting an example which the civilian
population would do we'll to emulate
Our brave soldiers are not only CIV
ing up their families, all their mate
rial interests and put their lives In the
balance, but they are actually sub
scribing from their meagre pay to the
bonds of their own government in a
larger amount per capita than the civ
ilian population. The failure
Of one Liberty Loan would destroy the
governments credit, undermine conf
dence, imperil prosperity and disgrace
us in the eyes Of the world. The pa
'triotic people of the s states Of the
Union must make such disaster i'm
possible.
When the sun sets on the evening
of Liberty Day 100000 Americans
should have registered their subscrip-
tons to the Second Liberty Loan"
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ADJUSTMENTS
"The Only Grip With Victor Herbert's
Music and a Whirlwind Chorus at
Coliseum Tonight.

THE Only Girf win siceor f1efpeTe
Music and a Whirlwind Chorus at
Coliseum Tonight.
The profitable association of Victor
Herbert and Henry Blossom as writer's
of musical comedy will be on view at
the Coliseum tonight, in the presenta-
ton of their sparkling musical success
The Only Girl" which enjoyed a full
years stay in New York at the Lyric
Theatre when it was praised as being
high among the finest Of the several
musical comedies upon which they
have collaborated.
Victor Herbert, assuredly our lead
ing light Opera composer. with Henry
Blossom, forms the only American
partnership which may be mentioned
when the discussion shifts, compar-
atively speaking, to Gilbert and Sui
Ivan.
The story Of 1.-The Only Girl" I'M
folds in a consistent theme of how
Kim, a librettist has written the book
of a musical comedy. He lacks a
musical score. and. above all, an in
spired song that will spell success
something to hum on the way home
He hears a melody from the fla,
eA'cN 1 llt NciS llieflt 10 III TIE
play. He sends for the unknown com
poser. expecting a man. Instead, ap-
pears pretty girl. Ruth Wilson. who
is gifted, poor, and anxious to place
some of her compositions. She sees
her opportunity, but the librettist is a
bachelor, a woman hater-and he
balks at collaborating. They solve the
problem. Ruth consents to join forces
with Kim on a business basis, and In
due time libretto and music are com
pIeted In the meantime Kim has
been deserted by his three chums
Corkcy. Fresh and Bunkie. They have
found their Only Girl" Six weeks OF
honeymooning pass. and the three
friends and their wives are guests OF
Bachelor Kim, and here Mr. Librettist
has preserved a riot Of comedy. The
wives, vain and of virago type, have
cowed the once good fellows" and
scandalized one another. In the end
Kim finds 1.-THE Only Cir" in Ruth
and no one begrudges him one of the
delicious musical caresses that come
with the final curtain. Seats 5O-75-
LOO and few at 100 Order now
phone l12M or 302M.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
RED CROSS ASKED TO
FEED PETROGRAD INFANTS
100000 Cans Of Condensed Milk Will
Be Shipped During Next Month
Condensed Milk Factories in Pstro-
grad Closed

Petrograd, Oct 22.-The Red Cross
mission recently recommended to the
war council Of the Red Cross in Wash
ington that steps be taken to aid in
the feeding Of infants in Petrograd the
coming winter. The recommendation
was approved and already two million
cans Of condensed milk. it Is stated.
have been engaged for shipment to
Russia during October and November.
Attention was early directed to the
milk situation as milk was so scarce
that few Of the children received II.
the price making 1t prohibitive to the
very poor. The condensed milk fac
tories had been closed. owing to lack
Of ingredients, SO the mission tried tn
obtain a steady supply from Finland,
Norway and Sweden. but without sue
cess. 1t was finally decided to buy the
milk in America
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

our position on Moon Island. The
other torpedo boats were sunk in COM
bats or blown UP by mines. The
wreck Of the torpedo boat T-es is visi-
Bile on a sand bank in Kassar Bay.
Further our coast batteries sank four
enemy torpedo boats.
"Our losses are the ship OF the line
Slava and a large torpedo boat de-
stroyer Of the Grom type. The eff
cheney Of our other ships has been
maintained completely.
Type Of Vessels
German torpedo boats of the T-6s
class were built in 1891. displaced 145
tons and had a complement Of Is men.
They are 1874 feet In length.
The Russian battleship Slava. whose
loss has been reported previously. dis
placed 1856 tons. She had compile
ment OF s25 men and was $40 feet in
length. The Russian destroyers Of
the Grom type were built in 1914 and
displaced lilo tons. They had a COM
plement Of SO men and length Of 321
feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
Food Conservation Appeal

The chairmen of the ward commit
tees are now busy collecting pledges
for the food conservation campaign.
The city committee appeals to all the
people of Gardiner to sign the pledge.
1t is merely a pledge that YOU Will do
your part towards winning the war.
You pledge yourself, not to starve, but
to eat wisely; to conserve food that is
vitality necessary for the success OF
our armies. Signing the pledge en-
titles you to membership in the great
body Of patriotic men and women who
stand for America first, last and all
the time. There are no dues. It costs
you nothing. In fact. it may mean that
you will save money as well as food.
When pledge card is presented to
you, sign. sign cheerfully. and gladly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
ROUSING LIBERTY
BOND MEETING

An audience that filled the Coliseum
, from gallery to pit prolific in its demon
STATIONS and patriotic in every fiber Of
Its being, is the story of the throng that
gathered at the rousing Liberty Bond
meeting held Tuesday evening.
Previous to the opening Of the n1eetin {.
Hazards band gave a splendid open-air
concert. Within. music was furnished by
; l0-piece orchestra under the leadership
OF II. A. Gillespie, by Mrs A. A. Walsh
and daughter Grace. Jerry Desmond,
| whose Keep the Home Fires Burning"
was fine In addition there was congre-
gational singing of various patriotic airs.
led by Chorister W. I. Guild
Seated on the flag -bedecked stage were
members of the Liberty Loan committee
and men prominent In all walks of life.
Miss jeanette Greene Of Augusta called
forth tumutuous burst Of applause
when she recited America" In fanciful
costume and was encored Marching
Through Georgia" America" "The Bat
tie Hymn OF the Republic" and THE
Star Spangled Banner" were the patri-
otto songs sung. Scattered through the
audience were the chorus of G .Sliner's
zest to singing, hitherto missed in like
gatherings. OF course the Boy Scouts
were there and acted as ushers most &C
ceptably.
The meeting was opened by F. $.
Smith. chairman of the Gardiner
Board of Trade, who introduced Ma or
John w. Berry as presiding officer
| Major Berry briefly and tersely gave
the object and intent Of the meeting
His reference of the 134 lads from
Gardiner and the 1000 from this state
brought hearty applause. A feature of
the evening was the limiting of the
speeches that followed and the fact
that some We're made from the stage
and others from the floor. All were
filled to the brim with that brand Of
patriotism that does things and wins.
Those speaking were Hon. George w.
Heselton, Rev. H. S. Dow, Joseph NJ
Gilman, George w. Gardiner, r. P.
Hazard, Mrs. A. A. Walsh, Judge Cook
and Justice A. NJ. Spear.
AS one man remarked: ut is re-
markable what a man can say in Ave
minutes when he has something worth
while TO talk about" The remarks Of
all the speakers were directed to the
giving of hearty response to the call
for the purchase of bonds of the sec
ond Liberty Loan, and all the speech
les were strongly convincing and well
received.
In introducing r. P. Hazard, Major
Berry stated that the employees of the
r. P. Hazard Co. had subscribed So
600 on the first Liberty Loan and $780,
600 to this second Liberty Loan. When
Mr.. Hazard spoke he opened by say
ing that $4,000 had been subscribed
by the r. P. Hazard Cos. employees
to the present loan and he believed
that before long 100000 would be
reached by them.
1t remained for the last speaker, Jus
tice A. NJ. Spear, to arouse the audi
ence to the highest mark, at the close
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
Evening Session
A GARDINER BOY
WRITES FROM TEXAS

The following interesting letter has
been received from Ray H. Marshall,
son OF Frank H. Marshall of Farming
dale. who is now serving in the army
in Co. B, 10Th Infantry, and stationed
at Fort Sam Houston in Texas:
Dear Friends:
hope you will forgive me for being
so tardy in answering your letters. l
am writing all of my spare time, try
ing TO get caught up on my CORES
pondence. but I guess there is no
chance, for I have got a pile of letters
in box that | have not answered.
| wish YOU would for me, extend my
most hearty thanks to the members of
Marion Chapter for the lovely gift,
and the shower Of post cards. which I
received from them l am very
pleased to know I am remembered
from such an organization as the
Eastern Star. wish Marion Chapter
the best OF success in the future. as
she has always had in the past.
The weather has been very hot down
here up until just lately, but now it ls
Just fine. one could not ask for any
better. the days are. just right to drill
and the nights are cool so we sleep flne
with TWO DidNkelS over uS.
The 18th Infantry are all stationed
in barracks, one Of the best sets OF
barracks in the country. we nave
white iron beds with a good mattress
and have clean sheets and pillow cases
orce a week The food is very sooo.
We eat in a big dining room "nlch
each company has. and have dishes 10
eat out Of. The only time We use our
ness kits is when we go on NIKE
and cook our own meals.
We drill from in the morning until
100; from l till three: we have schooi
from 3 to A. we have bayonet drill ana
sigpalltne-so YOU see the day is pretty
we'll spent.
We are situated about three miles
from San Antonio. the largest city IN
Texas. scent ride on the cars we
ere also surrounded on three sldes oy
cavalry, artillery. aviation field ana
the conscript army. They have Just
built a very large amount of buildings
for the new army and have them very
near filled They have room for 4o'ooo
men in the new camp. 1t is great
sight to see them all at drill. we
march over through their camps once
A week. Every Friday we go on
hike. and every Saturday we have In
spection.
There are a lot Of big rattlesnak7s
in this vicinity. We see and Kill one
most every day.
The streets of San Antonio are filled
with soldiers every night. We nave
very sood amusement places, such as
vaudeville and pictures, dances and
parks. Sundays we most always play
hall in the afternoon, after going to
church at the Y NJ. c. A. in the fore
room. / don't suppose you approve or
that. but 1t is the only time we have.
I think a fellow ought to be very
well satisfied with the army II 1t Is all
like we have IT, am sure l am very
we'll contented. So far have got
along finely; have had three advance
ments: have qualified in all the diner
emit duties and act as right guide OF
the company while at drill and teach
bavonet and signalling afternoons.
We'll. I will have to close for this
time. hoping to hear from you again
and wish you the best Of luck. 1 re-
main
Sincerely,
RAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
BRITISH CASUALTIES
FOR week 1904

London, Oct. 3-British casualties re-
ported during the week ended today to-
tailed 1904.
The losses were divided as follows:
officers killed or died of wounds. $50 :,
men, 31SS.
officers wounded or missing. OF; men,
1854.
Casualties among British troops durir e
the week just ended show somewhat of
an increase over the previous week. when
the total was 1905. They were nearly
identical, however, with the losses for
the week ended Oct. 9. which totalled II. =
sos. In general. the october losses are
running far lower than those during Sep
TENDER, the last two weeks OF that month
showing casualties Of %, o35 and 27.1s4 re-
spectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
Scientists Hold Patriotic Service

A patriotic service in the interest
Of the Liberty Loan was held at First
Church Of Christ. Scientist, Sunday
Immediately following the morning
service. It consisted Of selections from
the scriptures and from the Christian
Science textbook. the reading Of pa
triotic articles from the Publications
Of the Christian Scientists. a brief pa
triotic address by member or the
local church and the singing OF the
Star Spangled Banner America and
Rock Of Ages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
SoC|AL|sT|C GERMANY
Prussian Prisoner
M a k es Interesting
Admissions

Washington. Oct. 23.-Interssting
statements about Germany's unsettled
political situation and treachery In the
ranks of the army, made by an East
Prussian prisoner, have been received
here in official dispatches.
According to this soldier, the Social
istic and revolutionary spirit Is grow
ing so rapidly that II Is expected TO
endanger the supremacy Of the junkers
by spring, and the military authori-
ties are adopting most severe repres-
sive measures. He also told q story
of how German privates left their Of
ficers to their fate in the face OF IRE.
and Of how officers. hated by their
troops, fell on battlefelds with bullets
in their backs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

In connection with the National
Family pledge card campaign. the
citizens Of Gardiner will be accorded
an opportunity to hear lecture on
the subject Of Conservation of Food
given by the Rev. William r. Wood.
Mr. Wood will lecture in Library hall
on Thursday evening at o'clock. It
is earnestly desired that all citizens
of Gardiner make an effort to attend.
Mr.. Wood will explain the necessity
for conservation as we'll as show how
conservation is possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

Portland visited friends in town Q few
days last week.
Mrs. E. L. Wellington has returned
from few days visit with relatives In
Waterville.
Several Of the teachers are planning
to attend the State Teachers Conven-
ton at Bangor this week.
Several of the Rebekahs attended the
Rebekah State assembly at Portland
last week.
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ALMA

G. Coker of Somerville, Mass, is
passing a week in town.
The harvest supper Of the Newcastle
and Alma Baptist church was held Oct.
II at Erskine's hall. The sum realiz-
ed was s15S.
B. F. Williamson and G. A. Kicker
of Boston We're in town Thursday.
E. c. Ford of Everett, Mass passed
Saturday night with his aunt. c. A.
Parsons. returning home Sunday.
A. ]. Averill of Jefferson was in town
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Bragdon OF
North Newcastle were callers Sunday
at Parsons Bend.
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WINDSOR
Danford

SOUH-Mr. and Mrs Danford
Drake were at their home here for a
few days last week.
Everett Trask is in Lynn, Mass, for
short time. Mrs. Trask is stopping at
the home of her uncle, Henry Dunton.
Mrs. G. A. Dunton has returned from
a two-weeks visit in Massachusetts.
Mrs. B. o Moody was in Portland
two days last week In attendance at
the Rebekah Assembly
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Malcolm and
two girls have moved onto the farm
formerly owned by Frank Trask
Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Leighton Of
Cooper's Mills were Sunday callers on
relatives here.
Walter, Pratt has purchased the
farm Of George White and contemp-
lates moving onto it with HIS family
Mrs. Susie Jameson and Edgar
Simpson have returned to their home
in Augusta after weeks visit with
reIa tives.
Mr.. Potter and Mrs. Shorey Of North
Whitefield were Sunday callers at
Henry Dunton's. Mrs. Dunton return
ed with them for short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. e Leighton Of South
Hope were callers in the place recent
ly
TIE next meeting Of the Unity Club
will be Nov. with Mrs. Edwin Bull
lock.
The members of the Sylvan male
quartet with their wives were enter
tanned at supper at the home Of B. o.
Moody Monday.
j. S. Gray, B. 0. Moody. e. Cappers,
NJ ord Nrc nrrfon opd M;cc
EDITH Given were in Augusta Monday
on business.
George Mcguire was in Gardiner
uesday on business.
Mrs. D. A. Ridley recently passed
a week with friends and relatives in
Augusta and Gardiner.
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Marion Chapter Inspection

Marion Chapter No. So, o. f. s, held
their annual inspection Of officers
Tuesday evening. Despite counter at
fractions, there was a good attend
ance as this session is always a pleas
ing feature in the fratcrnal life of the
city. Associate Grand Matron Mrs.
Matthews Of Pittsfield was the inspect
ing officer. A delicious banquet was
served at o'clock, prior to the in
Spection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

Tomorrow, Liberty Bond day." is to be
a semi holiday at the Gardiner postoffice.
There will be one full city delivery In the
morning. All the windows, stamp. deliv-
cry. registry and money order, will be
open all day as usual The rural carriers
will make their usual trips. There will
be a delivery in the business district at
8 o'clock. Commencing at noon the car
rler force OF the city will assist In the
sale Of Liberty Bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
GERMAN MANEUvER
TO DRAW RUSSIAN
TROOPS NEARER RIGA

Petrograd, Oct. ga semi official
communication published IN the Petro-
grad newspapers says in effect that
the landing of the Germans near Wer-
der is regarded only as military dem
onstration to cover up an enemy land
ing on the coast of the Riga Gulf.
probably between Pernau and Hahn
asch.
1t Is also said that the German re-
tirement toward the Skull Lemburg
line is a maneuver to draw the Rus
sian troops toward Riga with the in
tention Of attacking them from the
rear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

t.o fret o,gan,zed movement for
'j'rr- Christmas Cheer TO the
I|,'a f.'r ir the various branches
national service, in this city is
a'" oN '" ,,nod Comrades Club.
rIf examination is to give
1.-." ''N Frday evening at Ii.
HH' ''r proa eeds Of which Will
''1 'n 'ha above specified pur-
N.s W'. he furnished by Kel-
'r F0". This worthy object
(. "'a rNtrouizei and in every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
ARREST TWO IN PLOT
TO RENDER ARMY MEN
UNFIT FOR SERVICE

Seattle. Wash, Oct. 23.-"Dr." M. F.
Gordon and a Russian woman, Mrs.
Lehien. are under arrest here today,
charged with violating the selective
service act by plotting to perform
throat operations upon registered men
which would render them unfit for SER
vice in the National Army. Authori-
ties say they suspect the plot Is of
German origin.
The two. according to Assistant
United States Attorney Moore, agreed
to perform an operation upon the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
A RIBBON FOR
EACH WOUNDED OF
u. S. SOLDIER

Washington, Oct 23.-Distinctive
ribbons to be worn by American SOL
ders wounded in action was author
lied today by an army general order.
Where a man Is wounded more than
once on the same day. he will be en-
titled to wear only one ribbon, but for
each date upon which wounds are re-
ceived additional ribbons may be worn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

of which calls for subscription were
made and tellers passed among the au
dience and the response was gener-
Gus, many signifying their intention to
buy a Liberty Bond" and those SO
doing will be called upon today by q
member Of the Liberty Bond Commit
tee. The great gathering closed with
the singing Of THE Star Spangled
Rarper"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
REGIMENT EAGER
FOR ACTIVE DUTY

Washington. Oct: 23.-Roars of ap-
prevail greeted a suggestion by Secre-
tary Baker today to the new Twelfth
Field Artillery Regiment that the men
would welcome word that their colonel
had orders to prepare for duty at the
front.
Mr.. Baker inspected the regiment at
its expansion camp near Washington.
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Captain kiddo," the First Gold Roos.
ter Feature, Will Top the Bill at the
Johnson Opera House TODAY

The first of the Gold BOOSTERS fea-
lures Captain Kiddo," will be shown
at the johnson Opera house TODAY fol-
lowed by klever komedy and a BRAY
cartoon. Should the big Red Cross
film arrive on time, it will also he
SHOWN in connection with the regular
program. Tomorrow the carbons will
'cSln TO sputter on Julian Eltinge, the
world famous female impersonator.
the star receiving plaudits from the
Atlantic to the Pacific coast and back
IN MS first film output, Countess
Charming" feature that has set the
movie fans talking. A rafting come
dy will he shown with this feature.
making swell show. Marguerite
ozark VIII be seen in "Bab's Diary
or Friday and Saturday Of this week
st the Coliseum. One will 90 we'll to-
day to secure their seats early for
the big musical comedy, 1.-THE ONLY
Girl and avoid the rush at the door
me sale has been pleasing to the
management. Phone 112-M. It's an
attraction that any city In Maine
should feel proud Of; music bv vic
tor Herbert, book and lyrics bv Hen
~ Blossom. Should this attraction
prove financial success, others will
follow and the people should resnond
order seats now for the show IF the
whole year-Ady