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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
FRENCH-AMERICAN CITI-
ZFNS RAISE TWO FLAGS

Previous TO tho hour OF Tuesdays pa
rade ;wn flag raisinRs were held on
Nor'hor,, avenue by some Of the French
Amer,rnp cittzans. each of which called
ont large gathering Of old and young
every member Of which was imbued with
ne spfl' NJ patriotism.
The rrst FAC raising came at $50 when
a handsome flag. the gift OF the 81. Jonn
'he BAPTIST Society. was raised over 81.
John h'll Mayor swift was present anu
RAISED the nag and delivered BRIEF ad-
dress after which the assemhlage sang
The star snangied Banner" c. +. BIO
denu singing the solo part. Rev Fr u. b.
herary rector II St Aucustine's Cathohc
chur d. also spoke briefly. his speech BE-
me I'm - patriotism. He spoke or the
N's most feeiingiy. OF what II meant. ana
y bow Irlud h, and the French-American
citizens Of Augusta were TO be under IT,
Ito also msnt oned the fact that 81 OF tho
young men ~ his parish are members OF
GO " ~ the - Maine Infantry OF TINS
piv now stationed ut Brownvii'e.
Tho second flag raising occurred at s45
Wien mother handsome flag was raised
IN front OF ~. Augustinc's Catholic
church IN the church lot. Mayor Swift
S''o raised this f'aa. while the assemblage
sshs The Star spanvied Banner" Mayor
s"'' spoke Appropriate words. as did Fl.
hetsry
When the hour arrived for the parade.
81 Angus,ines parish contributed over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

strain arising from protracted micro
scoplSal research work Bon-Opto used
acG;o,rahg to directions rendered a sur
markedly strengthened, so much so I
h3xe put aside my glasses without dis
c com Several Of my colleagues have
IT'S results. In a few days, under my
o a the eyes Of an astigmatic
ease ease S wsre 80 improved that glasses
Eye troubles Of many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited by the
use Of Bon-Onto and II yon want to
and get eY Sot go e 5e Boz eTae
tablets, Drop ono Bon-opto tablet in
2 fourth of glass Of water and let it
eyes two to four times daily. You
SSe g nml right from the start, and in
even a little it is your duty to take
Steps 20 save them now before It is
h hoo late Many hopslessiy blind nigh.
Note: city physician to whom the abo.s
article "a: submitted. said: Yes. Bon. Optic II
a remarkable eye remedy. IT. constituent in.
gradients are well known to eminent eye spe-
cialists and widely prescribed BY them. I have
used It very successfully In my own practice ON
patients whose eyes were strained through over.
work or misht glasses. I can highly recommend
u In case OF weak, watery. aching. smarting,
itching, burning eyes, red lids, blurred vision or
ior eyes innamed from exposure to smoke, sun.
dust or wind. 1t il one Of the very few prepara-
tons I feel should be kept on hand for regular
use in almost every family" Bon Optic IL not Z
patent medicine or secret remedy. II II an
ethical preparation. the formula being printed on
the package. The manufacturers guarantee Il 20
strengthen eyesght 50 per cent in one weeks time
in many instances, or refund the money. 1t 10 dis
pensed by all good druggists in this city. including
Liggetts Riker-Jaynes. the Bowditch-
Webster Company, and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

Suncsivitis and ephiphora. Her eyes
su ns6 mot eon,gsstsd had the dull SUI
friend sugEested Bon-Opto. She used
her her d histatmsnt and not only .overcame
stra, atmnasing as It may seem, So
en,s to -, dispense with her distance
ieLt her. In this instance I should saw
hher eyesight was improved 1900.
nave since ve1tned the efhcacy Of this
have seen the eyesight improve from rmn
- 20 % per cent in a remarkably short
thne' -. ! can a, say 1t works more quickly
scrtbed for the eyes,
encs; says: Il have treated in private
5is aSs,cs i nSTher Of serious opthalmic
report ultimate recovery in both acute
once ono suffering with an infected eye.
psratiye. Bel fore resortin sse% to the the
operative p treatment / prescribed Bon.
lcsssned in ammstory "s sympsoms f bea
sy s, x S'.;os cured ana retained iss more ore
9a case ce Of
escaped the sur geon's knife by the
timely use Of your collyrium. The
se snd a mSsSs: ess
Bon: Optic. siways instil e Bon.op to
after removal Of foreign bodies and
and spots on the eyebali or the ids
Tor its therapeutic effect. BY cleans
ing the lids of sccretions and acting
vision Is rendered more acute. hence
the number OF cases Of discarded
Dr. Conner says: my eyes were in
bad condition owing to the severe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
WHITFIELD

Mrs. Sarah B. Ford. chairman OF aux
iliary-at-large Of Red Cross WHITEHEAD,
invites all who care to meet at White.
field Town house Friday. May II. at P.
M. for the purpose OF organizing Red
Cross Auxiliary. Everyone Is invited to
attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter King Of Jefferson
have the sympathy of their many friends
in the loss of their infant daughter, Mary
Katherine. Burial at Kings Mills May g.
Mrs. Jennie Gould and little daughter
Marta are recovering from measles. Mrs.
Kate Morse has been caring for them.
Bert Clancy and wife are receiving con-
gratulations from friends on the arrival OF
young son.
Mrs. Julia Coomts returned to her home
in Augusta after passing the winter with
her nephew, Hardy Coombs. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
NAvy-MAR|NE
House Passes Bill for
Increase
10000 in Navy and 10000 Ma
rines War Strength

Washington. May S.--The bill to in
crease the war strength Of the navy to
10000 men and the marine corps to
10000, was passed today in the House.
The present authorized enlisted
strength of the navy and marine corps
is $1,000 in the navy. exclusive OF six
thousand apprentice seamen. and 17,400
marines. The new enlistments would
be for four year terms, for the period
of the war, or as the President may
prescribe in his discretion. During the
debate, Republican Leader Mann ap-
pealed to the House to realize the mag
nitude of the task ahead Of the nation
in the war with Germany. THE SOON
er we get over the idea in this country
and in this House that we are conduct
ing a women's sewing circle or pink
tea affair."" he said. the better 1t Will
he for US ALL"
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Big Guns Are Turned on
Won Bethmann-H ollweg
and PanGermans Openly Charge Him with the
Marine Defeat and Long Duration of the War

posing ruthless submarine warfare. 1t
cites Field Marshal Conrad Won Hoet
zendorf, Austrian COMMANDMENT
chief. as saying recently:
The war would have been over
long ago if the submarine campaign
had begun q year earlier"
The -Pan-Germans and annexation
lists also are comparing the chancellor
to Bismarck and demanding his re-.
tirement because he does not measure
up to Germany's Iron man." The ag-
itation for the downfall Of Bethmann-
Eollweg is uncealed in press and par
Lament and is reinforced by mass
meetings organized by imperialist
leagues and the Independent commit
tee for German peace. The bitter
ness increases as the chances grow
for a reform of political conditions in
GERMANY. The chancellor's opponents
couple their attacks with far from flat
tering remarks about the Austro- Hun
garian government for it's declarations
in favor OF moderate peace terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
Marrow Escapes on the
Train with Frenchmen
Vestbue Carrying Mission staff and Newspaper Men Is
Partly TeescopedTucks of Day Coach and Tender Of Lo
connective Strewn in Ditch

Efingham, Ill. May 'S.-A special
train carrying the members OF the
French war mission to the United
States arrived here early today and
remained for several hours before re-
saming the eastward journey after the
tour of the Middle West. The train
was tied UP here for most of the night,
upon the advice of officials of the De-
partment Of State in Washington, that
citizens of all communities where
stops were originally scheduled might
have an opportunity to greet the dis
tinguished visitors.
Members of the commission said
they felt no ill effects from the derail-
ment of the special near Arcola, ILL.,,
last night.
An investigation of the track at the
Arcola wreck by officials today dis
closed a broken rail near the point
where appear the first marks on the
ties of the wheel flange of the tender
of the derailed engine, the second of
two locomotives drawing the train
The accepted theory is that the fange
cut off the nuts of the fish-plate which
bound the ends of the rails and there
by permitted the rails to spread. let
ting the day coach, one sleeper and
the front truck of the dining car down
on the ties.
The wreck occurred at point
where the line is of single track con-
struction, which had been thoroughly
inspected a short time before the ac-
cident< The trucks of the day coach
and the tender of the locomotive were
strewn along the ditch. The vestibule
of the Pullman, car in which the mis-
sion staff and newspaper men were
riding, was partly telescoped. The first
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt. Stephen L.
Watson.
Frank p. Mcfarland reported Tues
day from a furlough passed with rela-
tiyes in Providence.
The officers of the Home In COM
mand Of Major F. l.. Appleton. and
William Tiffany Camp. No. 4. U. )
w. w. headed by the Home band. took
part in the patriotic parade at Angus
Ia Tuesday and received a good hand
along the line Of march. Cutler Post
No. As, in command Of Gen. Patrick
Hayes. were present and were carried
In autos, and they also got applause
from the loyal supporters of prepared
ness.
A large number of Togus people
were among the many visitors to wit
ness the excellent parade.
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EATLESS DAY IN
ENGLAND TO 60

London, May 8.-Great Brttain's
'meatless day" is to be abolished be-
cause 1t augmerts the demand on
breadstuffs and other substitutes
which are less plentiful than meat.
This was announced tonight by Ba-
ron Davenport, the fvod controller IN
the House Of Lords. He declared that
a ammunition in the consumption OF
breadstuffs was Of vital moment and
a main factor in the situation, but.
he added:
provided that the call for re-
duction Is responded to and the efforts
of the submarines are not successful
beyond reasonable likelihood. we shall
get through with fairly satisfactory
balance in hand to the time when the
harvest becomes available.
Regarding the necessity Of secur-
ing equality Of supply among all
classes of the people. Lord Devon
port said:
In view Of the increase Of subma-
rine activity and being determined to
take no risks Of shortage, we thought
1t expedient that preliminary steps
should be taken for a system of ra-
tioning our people to be set up at the
earliest moment so that it would be
brought into force than if required.
AS this system will have to be admin
istered by the local authorities. some
time must necessarily be occupied in
preparing them for the discharge OF
their duties.
This portion Of Lord Devonport's
speech undoubtedly was intended as
an answer to the demands which are
being made by number of newspa-
ners that the rationing system be put
forth Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
ENLISTED SENIORS
GET DIPLOMAS

Lewiston. Me-, May s.-Lewiston
school board will grant diplomas to Sc.
niors in the High school in good stand
ing that enlist
This was decided at the regular
meeting of the board Monday night.
Boys of IA and over that enroll in
the farm work crusade. to increase pro-
duction. will be given their rating and
cused.
The meeting was routine. several
matters being disposed Of with alacrity.
The report on the increase in pay ask
ed by the teachers was that 1t was in
expedient to this time allow the rise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
RUSSIAN loan
Liberty Loan Favored
by Council Dele
gates

New York, May 8.-A liberty loan
for the provisional government in Rus
STA has been approved by the council
of workmens and soldiers delegates
by a vote of 1900 to 112. according to
a dispatch received here from Petro-
grad today by the Jewish Daily For
ward.
The dispatch adds that an "all Rus
sian Congress of Trade Unions" has
been called for May 20. declared to be
the first of it's kind ever held in Rus
STA, and a society for the promotion
of the idea of United States of Eu-
rope has been formed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
Doctors and Eye Specialists Agree
1naf 6on- Opto Strengthens Eyesight 5Oq3
In Weeks, Time III Many Instances

A rrcc Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.
Boston, Mass.-victims Of eye stra,n
and other eye weaknesses, ana those
, Ssa doctors and Eye spseisii 81 Know now
agree there Is real hope and help for
SAY they have had their eyes restored
they have thrown them away. One
most most Blind. Could not see to read aS at A.
ali. Now / can read everything with
XVI, :: Any TSIs: A As niSas ihsy would
H. H time. il was like . miracle to "s me -, |.
fhsrs seemed hasy With or without s
fas'ss s Si,.s Ssts S.x using this prsscrip
cut glasses" Another who used IL
rays Il was bothered with eye strain
induced herce headaches. have worn
glasses for several years, both for dis
tanc. and work, and without them 1
could not read my own name on an
machine, %,shns before me. cam do BOTH IN ne dSe
and have discarded my long distance
glasses aitoGther. can count the
futtering leaves s, on ne trees across the
ys lo sGd iiR. srs:n b,yys 70
ne cannot express my Joy at what
n has done for me-"
II ID. believed that thousands who
a reasonable time. ana muletudes more
VIII be able to strengthen their eyes
10 as TO be spared the trouble and ex-
Itnse 81 ever getting glasses.
Dr. Beck, an eye specialist Of nearly
twenty years practice. says: Inpatient
came 10 me who was sufferinE from
Bepharitis Marginalis with all the
eoncomitant symptoms, as morning
Asglutlnation Of the lids, chronic con.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

Copenhagen, May S.-The Conserv-
atives and Pan-Germans have now
brought up their heavy artillery in the
battle against Chancellor Won Beth
mann Hollweg and boldly lay the
blame for the long duration of the war
at his door. The Conservative Deut-
sche Tages Zeitung explains that three
or four days delay in German mobil-
ization at the outset of the war. due
to the chancellor's hesitant policy
caused the loss of the battle of the
Marine.
The Allegations
The paper holds that the troops that
were detached to stem the Russian in
vasion of East Prussia would have
been sufficient to change the defeat
of General Won Kluck's army into a
victory and in that case the war
would have ended in a speedy and de-
cisive German triumph. The Tages
Zeitung goes on to declare that the
chancellor threw away second
chance of determining the war by OPP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

car, in which the trainmen were rid
ing was dragged along the track and
finally overturned. The men made their
escape from the car by crawling
through the windows.
The first engine and tender and the sec
ond engine minus it's tender became sep
arated from the train when the tender
left the track and stopped several hun
dred feet from where the lars overturned
After making a hurried survey Of the
wreck, Chief Nye Of the secret service. &C.
companied by newspapermen boarded the
first engine and ran to F1lson, where help
was summoned.
Members of the commission remained
aboard their cars until assistance came.
Marshal Joffre was the coolest member
Of the party. With Vice Premier viviani
and the other leaders Of the party he was
at dinner when the jolting began.
AS soon as news of the accident reached
Arcola people with automobiles went to
the assistance of the party. offering their
homes and machines for their use.
After few hours delay the train was
made up with extra equipment and was
on it's way again. Meanwhile M. Viviani
Marshal Joffre and their compatriots had
resumed their dinner. the table having
been laid anew and service re-established
in less than Is minutes.
The Washington authorities have ar
ranged for an entirely changed schedule
and revised route. The special train will
stop at Terre Haute for 10 minutes; at
indianapolis an hour and a quarter and
at Columbus. Ohio, for the same length
of time. Further movements have not
been determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09
PALERMO

BRANCH MILLS-Dr. w. F. Jordan
recently sold a hog to parties in Vas
salboro which tipped the scales at ATS
pounds
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Marden and
Mrs Warren Jones of Fairfield visited
at William Osgood's Sunday.
Mrs. Ursula Hall from Nobleboro was
an over Sunday guest Of her brother
and wife. Mr.. and Mrs.. E. S. Kitchin.
The young peoples dance at the
Grange hall Saturday night was an en-
joyable event. Quite a good crowd at
tended. Those from. out Of town were
Miss Ruby Tobey. who is teaching in
Winslow, and her brother Junior. Frank
Finley. Marion Phillips and cousin. Ma
rion Achorn from Augusta, who were
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DISAPPO|NT half
Applicants to Platts-
burg Turned Down
More Than 1000 Men Recon-
mended by Examiners

Boston, May 8.-The rush for admis-
sion to the officers training camp for
New England men at Plattsburg has
been SO great that fully half Of those
who have been accepted as applicants
will be disappointed. More than 1000
men have been recommended by the
examining officers. but the New Eng
land contingent at Plattsburg will con-
sist OF only $500 men, including those
selected from the National Guard.
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THOMAS F. LAMB
DIES AT PORTLAND

Portland. Me-. May S-Thomas F.
Lamb, a distinguished mineralogist of
this city and one Of the pioneers in
the development of Maine tourmaline
mines, died today aged "a years. He
was curator of mineralogy of the
Portland Natural History Society and
of the board of trustees. He was born
in Gardiner in this state and was for
merly engaged in the shoe manufac-
turing business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

\ HRredon 81 Path. supcrintend-
r' ~ tho ECurchec and Bath e.
'Nn'hhny line Of the Eastern Steam
tp Corporation. attended the pa
rlotir demonstration Tuesday. hut
srtreN Nv accident Tho way that
Virsh TOLLS II he started from Bath
Tlosdp" mo, ming for Boston. but on
+octir~ rrurswick 10 became so
much Interested In tho big crowd that
was coming 10 Augusta that he al
owed hIs train 80 60 Oft without him.
No 'hcn thought that he would come
Hr ~ AUGUSTA for few moments and
axe Two a3G train hack for Poston
driving here he met lot Of his old
'r"r15 from Gardiner. where he used
20 i've ana again lost his train. The
revt thing seen Of him was when the
roradc como down Water street and
10 wac marching with the KNIGHTS or
fonmbus Marsh seldom gets LEFT, but
10 surcl" d'd that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

) happ. ldea In connection with
Tuesdays patriotic parade was the
pacing ~ details from r. Co. OF the
u Infantry along Water street. as
they rendered valuable assistance es-
n"ci'lly during the parade In keeping
"'orle or tho sidewalks from crowd
'v into tn" street. The boys OF Capt.
"1r''or'e command are winning
Ivy friends among Augusta people
'- tNoir gentiemanly conduct at all
'ret
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William B. Carleton

The death of William B. Carleton oc-
CURED in the hospital here Tuesday.
He was born in West Newbury, 70
years ago. He enlisted in Co. D, list
Mass. H. A., May 5, 1868. and was dis
charged at Boston Sept. ~. 1866. He
came to the Home from Lynn June
IA, 1913. He was shoemaker by trade.
The funeral will be held at 9 A. NJ,
Nav TO-
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FLAG RAISING
BY Employees Of Making Room Of the
c. A. Eaton Factory

Patriotic exercises were. carried out
- the dog rolsing by the employees or
he making room OF the C. A. Eaton
factor, at $50 Tuesday morning In
front ~ the factory. The speakers
were Citv Troasurer w. :. Wilson and
Representative Frank @. Harrington
Nho were introduced by Harry Fulton
The flag was raised by Edward Le-
mieuX In front Of the factory at the
time WIS tho beautiful foat OF the
Eaton Go. which was in the patriotic
parade ~ tho forepoon. The exercises
wore nulshed In time for the employees
10 Join m the parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

The election Of teachers will come up
at the next meeting.
The school census shows 1880 Of
school age (5-21). This is an increase
from last year Of 400.
Superintendent Bickford was author
lied to secure a speaker for the gradu-
ating exercises Of the Dingley Normal
Training school,
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FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Hannah A. NOVEL; passed
away Monday morning at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. J. Farley Boynton
Of Marlboro, Mass Funeral services
will be held Thursday, May 10, at
2.30 O'Clock at the home of her son.
Frank E. NOVEL; of Fairfield. Friends
are invited.
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Many mentary remarks were
heard yesicrGay relative to the Au-
rgsta polio as they led the big pa
r1io Tho squad was composed Of
rity Marshal Tyler. Deputy Marshal
ioCmsl7nd and eight patrolmen and
'heY certainly did present fine ap-
reamnCS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-09

sup, NJ A Haraden OF the Kennebec
and Bath 4 Boothbay lines OF the Eastern
steamship Corporation was In town Tues
l,l and IN speaking OF the coming sea-
son said that lust rs soon as the summer
navel warrants the Kennebec steamers
viii he put on.
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Warned on.

"Well. father, now that I've nnished
my college course. I've decided to On
ter the battle Of life"
"ShucksI You're too young yet to be
thinking Of getting marriedv-Brown-
ing's Magazine.