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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
Boy Scouts Do Good Work

The boy scouts are doing yeoman ser.
vice in soliciting for the Liberty Bonds.
They are going from house % house and
are asking everyone on the streets to buy
a bond. While they are not perhaps OBJ
tanning many large subscriptions. they
are securing a good number and their to-
tai Is bound 10 be very large, while they
are also doing some impressive advertis-
ing for the loan in bringing II forcibly to
the attention of every person in the city.
Some Of the boys complain that the peo-
pie whom they go to see will not talk
with them. but on the whole they nave
met with a courteous response.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
LIVINGOOD CLAIMS WAS
IN LOVE
Aviation Student Declares Had Poi
son Because Planned Suicid-CouN
Martial Reserves Decision

New York. Oct. 22-The court martiL
at the headquarters Of the Department q
the East reserved decision today after
to evidence in the trial OF sam
uel o.. Llvlngood, "A years old, an avis-
ton student at Princeton. on a charge Of
having in his possession poison with To-
tent to injure others.
LivinRood denied the accusation ard
affirmed his loyalty to the United STATES
He said he had the poison because 10
planned to commit suicide after beins
disappointed In love.
No evidence wa. introduced indicating
Livingood planned To harm any other PER
sons. Ijvjnrood ,.s,,s.d h. tried orcs
to commit suicide while a clerk al me
Panama canal but failed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
MONEY is
INVESTED IN
LIBERTY BONDS

Buffalo, y. y, Oct. 22-Ten thou
sand dollars, belonging 70 heirs In Ger.
many Of Buffalo people who have died
since the war was declared. was IN.
vested in Liberty bonds today by Pub.
lie. Administrator White on nm order
issued by Surrogate Hart.
The money has accumulated during
tne period OF the war with GERMANY
because the trading with the enemy
act forbids the forwarding OF money
belonging to subjects Of a national war
win the United States until peace IL
brought about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
Mrs. William A. Brown

Mrs. Glendora tBodge) Brown, wife Of
William a. Brown, died at her home Sum
day evening after a short illness, ths
immediate cause OF death being the
bursting of a blood vessel in the brain.
She was the daughter 0: Mr.. and Mrs.
William A. Bodge, formerly Of this city,
now of Portland. and had lived all her
life hare. She was a graduate OF Co.
burn Classical Institute in the class of
1905. She was a member Of the Congrega-
tional church and an enthusiastic worker
in the parish. Besides her husband and
parents she is survived by four small
children, William, Margaret. Martha and
Martin. The funeral will be held wednes-
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
CAMP DEVENS TO HAVE
A REAL DRIVE ON OCT.
"a, LIBERTY DAY

Aver, Mass, Oct. 2.-Liberty Loan sub
scriptions at Camp Devens reached a to-
tai Of s977, 800 today. This came from II, 74s
officers and men.
Preparations were made to swell this
fund Of Liberty day, Oct, "a. All drills
will be suspended. although no leave Of
absence from camp will be granted and
the grounds will be thrown open TO visit
ors. Automobiles will be charged a dol
lar admission and each passenger % cents
Money raised in this way will he used TO
purchase bonds and to swell the Y. N.
c. A., Red Cross and other similar funds.
A long list Of athletic events has been
prepared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
Against the Loan

The publication of the story regard
ing the man at the Elmwood who was
working against the Liberty Loan has
brought forth other stories of a SINH
lar nature. 1t looks as though a num-
Der Of men deliberately visited Wa
terville with the intention of trying to
discredit the Liberty Loan. The publi-
cation Of the incident has aroused the
people and according to some Of the
statements which are being made. the
next pro-German agitator who visits
Naterville wants to he prepared to get
out of town in a hurry and at the
same time to be exceptionally careful
to whom he makes talk if he wants
to avoid trouble for himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23

military value. The islands Of the Fin
no way offset the recent allied victories
IN Flanders. Sound strategy that no such
diversion Of forces be undertaken at SO
critical a moment.
IF the enemy had any confidence in be-
ing able to stem successfully the tide Of
the allied advance in the west he would
throw every ounce Of his strength into
the balance in Flanders, and if possible
by crushing the allied armies bringing
about peace with victory which the
German has often stated as his objec-
tive.
Germany. BY extending her lines In
the east. has merely added to the length
Of her lines of communication. Thus the
events in Russia today should cause US
70 have increasing confidence in final
allied victory.
Isolated Counter Attacks
Along the western front. trench raids
as well as the usual artillery duels are
reported. Isolated counter attacks were
conducted By the enemy in such a man
ner as TO indicate that no real success
was expected but merely to serve to keep
up the aggressive spirit of the troops.
1T is evident that the terrible pun
ishment by allied artillery fire is be-
ginning to have a very decided effect
along the western front. Never be-
fore in any series Of engagements have
so many German divisions after brief
encounters, been withdrawn and re-
placed by fresh troops. Deserters from
German ranks taken into the allied
lines have become increasingly numer-
Gus.
Austrian Offensive Runored
"Rumors Of an impending Austrian
offensive directed against Italy have
been current during the past week. Re-
| ports Of concentrations of Austrian
and German divisions to take part in
this attack are reported. Anyone famil-
lar with the situation can at one deter
mine that these rumors are exaggerat-
I'd Even should the season permit it,
the concentration Of the number Of
fresh enemy divisions estimated as
high as 40, could not, as a physical
possibility. take place in the narrow
terrain valley fed by a single railway
system.
However" it is possible that the
Central Powers. fearing further Ital-
ian success along the Isonzo front,
have massed a considerable number
OF troops in an effort to check the Ital-
ian advance and II possible regain
some of the terrain lost during recent
engagements.
IAN interesting summary Of troop
movements in the United States
shows that since the present mobilza-
ton began 914,195 persons have been
transported by the railways for the
war department. of whom 256,s15 We're
transported in standard or tourist
sleepers. the remainder in ordinary
day coaches. This vast movement has
been conducted by the railways of the
country without a single serious ac-
cident and the cooperation between
the railroads and the department has
! been most cordial and effective"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
Test New Law

The first case in Waterville under the
new law passed by the last Legislature
providing for a fine and jail sentence for
anyone lettering about the streets with
liquor In their possession was tried in the
municipal court Monday afternoon. Re-
corder Frank Plumstead, on the bench,
the respondent being Ulrich Fortier. who
was arrested Saturday afternoon by Dep
uty Sheriff Dignam while In the rear Of
some buildings OF Main street. After
hearing the evidence the man was placed
on probation for one year and released on
the payment OF costs. amounting to s. 4s.
as vaiuable information had been secured
from him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
IRON WORKERS STRIKE
At WATERFOWL
DESPITE PATRIOTIC PLEA

Watertown Mass. Oct. 2-More than
so structural iron workers struck at the
WATERFOWL arsenal today, despite an urg-
ent plea to their patriotism by Col. T. c.
Dickson, the c~ommandant.
The men ask double pay for overtime
and the employment Of none but union
men on construction work at the plant.
At a conference between six labor lead
ers and Col. Dickson the leaders stated
that they called the men out at this time
in order to impress Secretary of War
Baker, who is to visit Boston Wednes-
day, that the demands of union labor
must be met on government work.
Col. Dickson pleaded with the leaders
to have the men return to the shops and
pointed out that the work they are on
must he finished by jan. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
Mrs. Isabel Whitten

Mrs. Isabel Written Of o39 Maine
street, died Monday morning at the
Sisters hospital. where she was taxi
en- soon after fracturing her hip, six
weeks aso. She was 81 years of age.
She is survived by n daughter, Mrs.
Clara Wells. with whom she has made
her home for many years, and a
Granddaughter, Mrs. Arthur Thomp-
son. Funeral services will he conduct
ed by Rev. W. F. Berry at 1.3U on
Wednesday afternoon from her late
rome and interment will be at Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23

the government there. He was a mem.
Der Of Ticonic Council. United Conn
mercial Travellers Of this city. He
tried to enlist in the United States
army, but was turned down on &C.
count Of trouble with his eyes. and
then. determined to be in the fight. he
went to France and enlisted as q
truck driver. and has since been
driving a flve-ton truck which he says
is used for hauling everything from
big shells to bread.
On the day before he wrote the let
ter he started work at 4 O'Clock in the
morning and finished at II at night.
and he adds. Il did not need to be
rocked to sleep"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
10 IT Years Old

j. NJ. Pettigrew of upper Main
street celebrated his nth birthday on
Monday with a family dinner at his
home. Mr.. Pettigrew was the recipi-
ent Of several presents and the con-
sratulations of a large circle of friends
and wishes for many happy returns
Of the anniversary. A birthday cake
made by his daughter. Mrs. E. H. Kid
der, was served after the dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23

Washington. Oct. 22.-Military ex-
perts here DO not expect winter to halt
The great Allied drive against the Ger
mans in Flanders. Secretary Bakers
weekly review Of war operations is
sued tonight discloses the belief Of the
var department that potency Of ma
tsrsl and men viii enable the British
and French commanders to triumph
over natural obstacles n continue
forcing the enemy backward without
waiting n. spring
v. S. Forces Ready TO Fight
The eylew touches for the first time
upon the expeditionary forces in
France. declaring the men, after three
months intensive training. are in eff
cisn, hEhting trim and splendid ply
seal condition.
The review. covering the week end
inr OCT. 20, follows
our men in France. after three
month"; intensive training, are in
splendid physical condition and eff
Gent fighting trim. They have read
fly become acolimated. an now feel at
home in The var zone
our troops have met the most
"arm-hearteA and enthusiastic recep-
ton on the part Of the armies and
people of France
The health Of our men overseas is
reported as excellent.
The week just closed has been one
~ relative quiet on all fronts.
Bad weather already prevails along
the western front, wintry conditions
viii soon set in and the terrain will
become increasingly difficult for at
lacking troops. Nevertheless. the DO
tency ~ allied material and men. the
accumulation OF the technical means
OF combat and the preparations which
have been going on for many months
VIII make Il possible for the British
and French commanders to triumph
over natural obstacles and with few
short intervals ne may expect the Of.
fensive 70 press forward.
IT II not anticipated that the AL
Hes Will 60 into winter quarters this
wear.
importance Flanders Battle
The full importance OF the battle In
Flanders is beginning to be revealed. To
appreciate the real significance Of this
engagement and the effect 1t has had on
the morale Of tho German army and the
German people we must consider briefly
the German attacks In the Riga sector,
including the capture of Oesel. Dago and
other minor islands OF the Finnish gulf.
while no attempts should be made to
belttle the importance Of the positions
gained by the enemy, we cannot fail to
record that IL is apparent that the Ger
mans undertook this expedition with a
view 70 bolstering up the morale OF the
country, more particularly in order to be
able TO meet the impending internal diff
ferenoes which threaten to eliminate In a
enewed cabinet crisis in the near future.
The German higher command has IN
variably picked out a weakened objective
in order TO he able TO record a success,
which should be OF political rather than
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23

Only God will aver know b toll In
blood and tears that this lie has TAX
err from the heart OF the world-the
price that the health Of the race has
been made to pay for its mission to a
historic falsehood, young lives ruined.
futures cheated Of promise. children
called upon to suffer for the sins OF
the fathers. immoral women robbed OF
the right to happy motherhood and the
virility Of a nation Slapped at its very
foundations.
To-day as nev before American
manhood must live clean. We must
have fitness. America stands in need
of every ounce of strength. We must
cut out the cancer if we would live
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
PATTANGALL PRESENT
Meeting Of New England Democratic
Leaders Held at Boston

Boston. Oct. 22.-Dr. John w. Cough
lin Of Fall River was named chairman
of the New England Democratic com
mittee at a meeting of Democratic
leaders from the New England states
held here today. Plans for the 1915
congressional campaign were discuss
ed.
Among those present were Senator
Henry F. Hollis and Alexander Mer-
chic Of New Hampshire. William r
Pattangall Of Maine. and Michael
OLeary. chairman Of the Massachu-
sets COMMITTEES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
CARLISLE WILL
PLAY BOSTON

Boston, Oct. 2.-The Carlisle Indian
football team will play in this section for
the first time in the past few years when
they meet Boston College on Thanksgiv-
ing day at Fenway park, according to an
announcement made tonight. 1t will, be
the first time Boston College has played
the Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
AMERICAN LEAGUE
PLEDGES 100000
TO LIBERTY LOAN

Washington. Oct. 22.-Ban Johnson.
president of the American League.
came here today to offer his services
to the government. for the war and
announced the league would subscribe
for 100000 to the second Liberty Loan.
Adjutant General Mccain. with
whom Mr.. Johnson conferred. placed
his application for service on file with
a promise to call upon him II an OPP
portunity offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
NESBIT TO HANDLE
WAR INSURANCE

Washington. Oct. 22.-Charles S.
Nesbit, superintendent of insurance Of
the District Of Columbia, has been
designated by Secretary McAdoo as
commissioner Of insurance in the gov
crnment's war risk insurance bureau.
Mr.. Nesbit. under the direction of the
treasury, will have charge Of the SOL
diers' and sailors war insurance adj
ministration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23

The work Of placing the gravel on
the state aid road has been started
and is progressing rapidly. Commits
sioner Marshall is employing all the
teams possible and Is rushing h work
in order that it may be completed and
the gravel rolled before It begins to
freeze. A good strip has already been
finished and 1t is expected that the
entire Job will be done inside of two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
Sergeant "kid McCoy"

wrightstown. n. j., Oct. 22~-sergeant
Norman Selby, better known as kid"
Mccoy, the pugilist, today was appointed
boxing instructor at Camp Dix. He will
appoin: an assistant instructor for every
cornpany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
PLEADS GUILTY
TO MANSLAUGHTER

Lewiston. Me. Oct. 22.-Mrs. Zenaide
Gobiel Of Lewiston. indicted for the
murder Of her infant child last April,
pleaded guilty to manslaughter this
morning in the superior court. She
remauded for sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
Private O'conneu Dead

Washington. Oct. 22-The death Of Will
liam O'Connell of Somerville. Mass, a
private in the American overseas forces,
was reported to the war department to-
night by Gen. Pershing. O'Connell died
Oct. 10 Of natural causes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
Leonard Beats Waoond

Philadelphia. Oct. 22.-Benny Leon
ard, lightweight champion, easily de-
feated Eddie Wagond in a six-round
bout here tonight. Wagond was com
pletely ~outclassed. the champion land
ing blows apparently at will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23

The ladies Of the Woman's Alliance
of the Unitarian church were busy
Monday In the store formerly occupied
BY the Frank II. Austin barber shop,
getting ready for the rummage sale to
he held there Tuesday, and where
people will have an opportunity to
make a dent in the high cost Of liv-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
WATERv|LlE

DR.. Ralph Edison VINO mas zen
visiting with friends In the city Tor
several days, left Monday for Mat
tawamkeag where he will be for a
tvo-weeks hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
Drives Auto Truck in Franco

Word has been received in the city
from ". H. Moore Of this city. who is
driving a 1ve-ton truck in France.
that he is well and is hard at work for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23

The annual Charities n Correc-
tions conference will open In this city
on Tuesday and a large attendance OF
people from outside the city is looked
forward 70.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
Lieut.. o.Hara Gets Amendment

Boston, Oct. 22-Lieut. Joseph ].
O'Ha-a. a former West Point football
player, was appointed athletic officer Of
the Northeastern Department tonight by
Brig. Gen. John A. Johnston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23

Assistant Superintendent Of Motive
Power Henderson Of the Maine Central
was a business caller in the city Monday
in the interests Of the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-23
AMERICAN FORCES IN FRANCE
IN EFFICIENT FIGHTING TRIM

Secretary Bakers Weekly War Review Says
Winter Not Expected to Halt the Great Allied
Drive Against Germans in Flanders-Ful I'm
~portance of These Battles Beginning to Be Re-
vealed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-12
Face Paint Tabooed
Remove Skin Instead

"a few years ago only one class Of
women painted their faces" says Dolly
Madison. 1T was sign of social ostra-
cism and was tabooed in refined circles,
The custom has become SO universal we
must admit it is to be deplored and to be
shelved as soon as possible"
How foolish to seek artificial beauty"
of this sort, obnoxious from artistic and
moral standpoints, when it is so easy to
obtain truly natural complexion by the
use of ordinary mercoliZed wax, which
may be had at any drug store In original
one-ounce package. This mercolized wax
is SO effective and SO harmless, no one
need think of using anything else for the
purpose. Applied like cold cream at night,
and washed off in the morning, it at onco
begins to show its remarkable rejuve-
mating effects, 1t gently absorbs the life
ally showing the fresher, llvelier. beauti-
full underskin. Naturally 1t takes with 1T
chaps. moth patches and liver spots.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-12
KERENSKY TO
REGAIN WHIP HAND
Continued from page 1.

Petrograd and that overthrow of the
pacitists was only a matter Of hours.
The same source asserted that the
village of Tsarkoe-Selo, about twelve
miles from Petrograd, had been taken
by Kerensky troops. Formation of an
all Russian organization to rescue the
! nation was also reported. Kerensky,
with General AleXieff, chief of staff OF
1.-THE army. was reported to have es-
capped the Bolsheviki by lying con-
cealed in the bottom Of an ambulance.
One dispatch from Petrograd de-
tailed the Russian fleet which ap-
peared in Petrograd in time to over
awe the governments defenders and
make the Bosheviki coup certain.
came from Helsingfors on forged in
structions The fact that German
fleet attacked Helsingfors last Friday
or Saturday is too closely related to
the removal Of Russian naval forces
from that station not to suggest d.
rect coordination of German activ-
ity. in the opinion of observers here.
Drive Bolsheviki Out.
MOSCOW, Nov. 11.-(delayed)
The army garrison today transferred
it's allegiance back to the provisional
government, forcibly elected Bolshe-
Wiki leaders from various offices and
drove them fighting back into the
kreglin.
1t is reported here that General
Korniloff has escaped from Bykhoff
and will aid President Rodzianko Of
the duma in forming a government
at Moscow.
General Kaledine Of the Don Cos
sacks has declared himself leader OF
all Cossack tribes.
The food situation here is most
serious. The city, however. remains
comparatively quiet.
Revolt is collapsing.
JBy Carl D. Groat, United Press Stan
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Fresh evil
dence that the Bolshevili revolt in
Russia Is collapsing reach the state
department today.
Official messages relayed through
Persia say that Kerensky had reach.
ed army headquarters and that the
uprising apparently would 'be short
lived"
The message did say, however, as
to Kerensky's progress in leading the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-12

army against Petrograd. The Russian
embassy still pinned its faith on the
three "K's. "-Kerensky, Korniloff and
Kaledines-the three strong men of
Russia. Korniloff only recently dis
graced and with his life in Kerensky's
hands, today doomed up as the pos
sible savior Of his country. Entente
and Russian officials admit that they
are counting on Korniloff and Kale-
dimes to restore discipline in the
army. On Kerensky they place the
burden of untangling the snarled pc.
litical fabric out of which is to emerge
a stable government. While the en-
hassy was without official information
regarding the rapid turn of events, a
decidedly optimistic feeling prevailed
today.
All along, officials have declared
positively that the Bolsheviki could
not endure. Kerensky, 1t was admit
ted, over-bid his hand in letting Len