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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
FRENCH BREAK DOWN
two GERMAN ATTACKS

Paris, Dec. 27.-Artillery fighting
continues on the Nerdun front, where
the French yesterday broke UP two
German attacks, the war Office an
nounces. Following is the statement:
"On the right bank OF the Meuse
Werdun front, the artillery battle
continues on the front north Of eau
riPres wood.
"Intcrmatton NOW at hand shows
that the attack carried out yesterday
by the Germans in this region was
Very violent. After strong artillery
preparation lie cTemy sent forward
two shock battalions. They were dis
persed by the French fire. In the sec
ond attempt parts OF The enemy troops
succeeded in approaching our positions
but were immediately elected in a
spirited engagement.
The enemy dead remaining on the
ground between the lines and in the
wire entanglements demonstrated the
Importance of the losses suffered by
the Germans who left prisoners in our
hands
"A German airplane was brought
down in an aerial engagement on
Monday French bombarding aViators
threw down 5000 Kilograms G1 600
pounds of projectiles on railway sta
tions and enemy quarters in the re-
gion of Rethel and NouZiers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
LITCHFIELD

Mrs. Il. A. Cram. Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
d. Cram and children ate dinner on
Christmas day with Mr.. and Mrs. E.
D. Tucker
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Blaisdell pass
ed Christmas with Mrs. Blaisdell's
sister, Mrs. Lizzie Tozier
Mary Allen went to Gardiner Mon
day afternoon, returning Wednesday.
She visited her brother, David Allen.
Roger Gilman ate his Christmas
dinner at home with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Dugan Of Lew
iston passed Christmas with Mr.. Du-
gan's parents. Mr.. and Mrs W. b.
Frost.
Alfred Bartlett IS passing a week
in Allston, Mass, with his sister. Mis-;
Maud c. Bartlett.
Mrs. W. +. Frost has gone to Lew =
istcn TO visit her daughter, Mrs. +. i.
Dugan.
Mrs. Nell Frye passed Christmas a.
her brothers. j. T. Gilman.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Spencer and
daughter Dolores of Everett Mass,
passed Christmas with Mrs. Spencer's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Trott. Mr.
Spencer has returned, while Mrs
Spencer and Dolores will remain for
awhile.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
GALLANTRY OF
DONALD MacISAAC

New York Dec. Z7.-F. j. MacIsaac,
president of the General Contractors As
sociation ef this city, made public today
a letter received by him from an Amer-
can officer III France congratulating him
upon the gallantry displayed by his son,
Donald MacIsaac. recent graduate OF
Lehigh University. who is with an Amer
lean engineering regiment on the western
front
II want to write YOU a line of congrat-
ulation on tn" conduct Of your son in the
recent conflict with the Germans" the let-
ter said. Everyone here says that but
for his heroism and that of the other
engineers who We're with him we might
have had a serious fall back, but that he
Lieut.. McCloud and a few others, rallied
their men and our allies and held the
Boches. ! hear the allied commander
probably Will give special recognition to
this gallantry."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
sToRRoW REQUESTS
SCHOOLS OF MASS. TO
VACATIONS

Boston, Dec. 2.-A request that the
re-opeEing of the public schools after
the Christmas recess be postponed from
Jan. to Jan on account of coal
scarcity was sent to all school commit
tees in the state by James J. Storrow,
New England fuel administration TO-
day
Regarding the soft coal situation Mr..
Storrow said tonight that several
loaded barges for New Englard points
were held in Hampton Roads hy in
clement weather. \ steamer was sent
from here today to bring back 1900
tons of coal awaiting al Baltimore
This shipment is to be consigned to the
fuel administrator
The situation in hard coal is expected
to be relieved by two train loads If
5000 tons and three barges from Phil
adelphia carrying approximately l0.-
COO tens.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
ARREST DAVIDSON
On Charge Embezzling
$4,000 Worth Army
Cloth

New York. Dec. 21-Louis Davidson.
proprietor of a cloth shrinking and re-
finishing works in this city, was locked
up in the Tomhs prison tonight on a
charge of embeZzlins government prop
crty. The arrest was made in Ionnec-
tiou with the disa ppearance of $50 bolts
CT olive drab uniform cloth, valued at
SEC, ,0G0 which for several months had
puzzled the quarternaster's depart
ment of the army. Tire conspiracy TO
steal uniform cloth is said to have been
extensive. involving at least two civil
ian employees Of the quartermaster' $
department and ii is probable other ar
rests will be made tomorrow. Books of
accountants at the army building and
one of the government clothing ware
houses are still under examination. Da :
wilson &assarrested, Assistant United
States Attorney Knox said. after in
formation had been received that he
sold 100 bolts of the cloth below the
cost price. The cloth, Mr. Knox said,
was shipped direct from the mills or
sent from army warehouses TO David
sons establishment for sponging and
shrinking. The government pays about
SO a yard for olive drab cloth.
Detectives said they believed other
sporging houses 'will be involved and
that the cloth stolen will aggregate
s5C0C00 in value.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
BAXTER SAYS LAWYERS
NOT NEEDED TO AID IN
COLLECTING WAR ms.

Boston. Dec N.-Nouce that the services
Of attorneys are not needed in collecting
for dependents state money or war insur-
ance of enlisted men who die overseas
was issued tonight by Charles s. Baxter.
director of the soldiers information bu-
reau. Mr. Baxter cited the case Of tho
mother of a Massachusetts boy who was
approached by an attorney residing out
side the state 1t developed, however. M.
Baxter said, that the understanding was
that relatives should agree to pay to tho
attorney so per cent. OF the money receiv-
ed.
There are departments established by
the federal government with headquarters
in Boston, Mr.. Baxters statement said,
which handle every phase of the war sit
uation The very essence of the estab-
lishment of the soldiers information bu-,
reau was for the protection of the rela-
tives from this Illegal form OF graft
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
1918 WOMEN'S MALADY IS
DISCREDITED IN CHICAGO
Dr.. Strawn Says Knitting Good for
tho Nerves-Mrs. Taft Says Many
Can Knit and Read at Same Time
Won't Be Convinced

Chicago, Dec. 27.-The new 1918 style
in maladieS for women labeled knit
ting nerves viii not be accepted in
Chicago. it was stated today by wom-
en- in position to know
The style originated in New York
where DR. Louis r. Welzmiller Of the
Young Mems Christian Association
was quoted as having discovered the
disease, due to overwork on war knit
ting. and DR. c. Christensen as pre-
dieting an epidemic of Knitting
nerves
DIR. Julia Strawn said:
Nonsense, we have knitting in the
hospital to quiet the nerves"
Mrs. Emma Taft, director Of wom-
ems work central division Red Cross.
remarked: Our women are too busy
TO get knitting nerves. Most of
them are now so proficient that they
can read and knit at the same time .
Other women in the work talked in
a similar strain whom which il ap-
peared the 1917 style Of nerves would
remain unchanged in this section of
the country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
KATHARINE R|DCEWAY
SYMPHONY QUARTET
DELIGHT THE AUDIENCE.
Thursday Evening at
City Hall in the Au-
gusta Entertainment
Course - Entertain
ment Is a Big Success
and Hall Is Well Filled

It has been said of Katharine Ridgewav
that men and women are better and hap
pier for having heard her and that is
the conclusion that any person who heard
her Thursday evening at City hall would
without doubt reach. 1t was Miss Ridge
ways third appearance in this city in the
Entertainment Course and, as has been
the case at each of her previous visits
10 this city, patrons OF the course were
Immediately captured and held by the
charm and power Of this inimitable artist.
Appearing upon the program with Miss
Ridgeway at the entertainment was the
symphony Quartet, of which the members
have in the past delighted Augusta au-
diences and again last evening gave proof
OF being one OF the best of the uuartets
The members Of the quartet are Arthur
Brook futist: Herbert Sauvelet, v.olinist:
ludwig Mast, ce!list: and Theodore Celia.
harpist. Practically every seat in the
hall was taken the entertainment
many people coming from the nearby cit
les and towns.
The opening number was Star Span-
e'ed Banner, rendered by the trio (vio-
'ln, cello and harp, after which the three
artists gave the selection "Chante Sans
Psrdes Cfschaikausky), this showing
we'll the capabilities OF the instruments.
Mss Ridgeway. gowned in peach bios
SON satin, then came upon the stage and
told in few words of her pleasure IN
3nee again appearing in the city. Her
hFst reading entitled THE Finger or
God written by Percival Wilde. was rem
uered in a manner that held the audience
spelloound. The selection showed how a
man who was about to abscond with mon.
~ which was not his own was reformed
by being told of the great confidence
."mch people had in him
Throughout her entire nroerar, tba
"uu'ehce gave the closest attention to
'his reader, who is distinctly individu-
al herself and whose selections are also
'"uiNioual. her program was Of prose
ana poetic composition, illustrative of
'"c Work or the modern American writ
ers She gave group Of nature poems
"hich were enjoyed by all, one selec-
non in particular. which told whv the
rose is red And among the other Sc
lections, she gave was Van Dykes
War Mission
Mr.. Brooke. who will be remembered
:, ~ 'iie 9SilA4lony PldyerS,
then rendered a flute solo. souvenir
de rOpera," Ode Coma, which proved
lis vfrtuosity, the number being a
brilliant solo operate fantasie.
Mr.. Mast, cellist. and Mr. Celia, harp
ISL also gave solos of a high order.
me formers being "Meditation," (Ser-
Nais) and Dance Russe." (Squire), and
the latter s being Winter" John
Thomas). The soloists were accompa-
med by Mr.. Sauvelet, pianist. Anothe.'
enjoyable trio number was Andante,
'Walkiers) played by the flutist, violin
.st and cellist, the combination of
which instruments is novel
AS the final number the quartet rem
dered bohemian Life" (Malat. Need
less to say. all who heard Miss Ridge
way and the musical artists of last
evening are hoping that they will make
another visit to the capital city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
TAKING OVER ROADS
ENCOURAGES COAL MEN

Pittsburg, Dec. Immediate placing
or sufficient cars al the mines for loading
and better movement Of the cars after
loading are the outstanding points OF a
resolution adopted today and directed to
William q. McAdoo. director general Of
railroads, by the National Coal Assocla-
tion in session here behind closed doors.
The resolution assures Mr. McAdoo OF
the full support OF the association "in
putting practical transportation measures
into effect that will improve the produc-
ton and shipment OF coal"
j. A. D. Morrow of Washington, gen
eral secretary of the association. issued
a statement following the meeting today
IN which he said the coal operators were
greatly encouraged. by the taking over Of
the railroads by the government.
The session was attended by 10 delegates
from 10 states of the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
ASK REASONS FOR LORD
JELLICOE'S RETIREMENT

London, Dec. 21.-The prominence
given in the morning newspapers to
the retirement of Admiral Sir John
r. Jellicoe as first sea lord in favor
Of Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss
is commensurate with his great repu-
tatiOn and the place he long has held
in public estimation.
Notwithstanding the recent animad-
versions concerning the admiralty
from some quarters several newspa-
pers treat the announcement as a
sensational surprise and two or three
accompany their remarks with warm
expressions of regret. The Daily Tele-
graph, one of these. calls for fuller
official statement and the reasons for
Admiral Jellicoe's retirement
The Daily Chronicle also regretfully
recalls the well founded public con-
fidence" in Admiral JelIicoe and hopes
that those responsible for the change
have been guided wisely in their de-
cision.
on the other hand, the Daily Mail,
which long has campaigned against
Admiral Jelicoe. SAYS it cannot pre-
tend regret and adds that Sir Eric
Geddes. first lord Of the admiralty. de-
serves the thanks Of the country for
not shrinking from 4 painful duty.
The Times, though less outspoken.
does not conceal its satisfaction. and
sees in the change the determination
Of the government TO give younger
men chance.
There is generally expressed expec-
tation that the first sea lords removal
is only the first Of series Of changes.
and If the expectation IS not fulfilled
there will he great dissatisfaction in
many quarters. In this connection
criticisms If the admiralty administra-
ton are reiterated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
PHYSICIANS HOLD
ANNUAL SESSION

The kennebec County Medical Asso-
clation at it's annual meeting Thurs
day evening at the Augusta House.
elected DR.. z. w. Boyer of Waterville
IS president for the ensuing year The
other officers, named were as follows:
Vice president, DR.. F. c. Tyson Of Au-
susta: secretary. DR.. S. J. Beach of
Augusta; treasurer, DR.. Stephen f.
Vosburgh Of Augusta censor for three
wears, DR.. r. L. Mckay of Augusta.
As delegates to the Maine Medical AS
ISOLATION were named: DR. F. E. Strout
OF Gardiner. DR.. L. X. Austin Of Wa
terville and DR.. o. s. c. Davies Of Au-
gusta: alternate, DR.. Karl B. Sturgts
OF Winthrop.
members Of the association enrolled in
tie Medical Officers Reserve Corps be
rsrlittcd. 1t was brought out that there
are nine members now in active SER
vice.
Following the banquet addresses were
made by DR.. Guy G. Fernaid. director
ot the survey for the National Conmis-
son for Mental Hygiene and secretary
"f the Maine Commission for provision
Tor the feeble minded, and by DR..
James \. Spaulding of Portland, pres
'deut Of the Maine Medical Associa-
ton.
DR. Fernald told Of the movement
IN favor Of doing more than formerly
las haa1 done to improve the condi-
Ton Of the States dependents, both in
and out of institutions. by studying
tcses, asccrtaining their numbers and
needs, and rousing sentiment among
physicians and the people in favor OF
better mental hygiene. He expressed
the hope that in certain cases, where
The patient Is only slightly under nor
mality, OF making self-supporting cit
!zens out OF those who are now burdens
on the State.
Dr.. Spaulding discussed problems Of
me association, and more especially
emphasized the need Of defense Of ply
s.cans against unjust malpractice suits
adm the danger to the public if ill-ad-
Vised legislation regarding health in
surance.
The following were present: F. c. Ty-
SON. s. J. Beach, o. w. Turner. G. K.
campbell. s. e. Vosburgh, F. r. Car
,er, F. E. Rowe, Guy G. Fernald. r. L.
Mckay, w. j. O'Connor. G. A. Coomhs.
N. P. Hambleton, r. H. Stubs, o. S.
=: Davies, A. H. Sturtevant, Chester
Kingsley. Augusta; r. L. Reynolds. T.
=. Hardy, D. B. Cragin. L. E. Bunker.
Nateryille: r. .. Simons. F. E. Strout
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
Maine Postal Changes.

The December number of the Posta
Guide has the following concerning
Maine:
Money order offices established
Capens; Station No. II at Portland.
Money order offices discontinued
Station No. at Augusta; Foxcroft,
mail TO Dover; Hastings, mail TO
Gilead; WATERFORD Center, mail to
East WATERFORD
Postal savings offices discontinued
Foxcroft.
Post offices esta tablished-Troutdale
formerly Mosquito.
Post offices observation-disclosures
mail to Dover; Hastings, mail to
Gilead; Maysville, mail to Caribou:
WATERFORD Center, mail to East Wa
terboro
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
RELY UPON PEACE
Powerless in Admins
tration B O S h e vi XII
Hope to Gain Conf
dence

London, Dec g.-The progress Of the
peace negotiations is expected to have a
large influence on internal conditions in
Russia and the fighting in the south where
the position of affairs is still obscure. Ac-
cording to the best available information
reaching London, the Bolsheviki commits
sioners. the concentration of whose forces
against the south is being only feebly
conducted, are counting upon two things
to strengthen their position: First. the
chance of securing peace acceptable to
the country as a whole, which would in
duce the nation to overlook the evident
lack of administrative ability shown by
the Bolsheviki; second the fact of the
existence of considerable lines, classes
and cleavages even among the supporters
OF the kaledines movement in the south.
General Kaledines is reported to have
recently resigned the leadership of the
Cossack government, while the Cossacks
themselves are divided. a large section of
the moderates being undesirous of fight
Ing the workmens' and soldiers govern
ment SO long as the latter Is able to pre-
serve order in the country. The Bolshev-
Xxi are said to be speculating upon the
still further spread of the revolutionary
feeling among the Cossacks against their
generals and among the Ckranians
against the bourgeoisie
A general army congress is sitting at
the Bolsheviki headquarters to organize a
central war committee. This congress has
confirmed the election of Ensign Krylen-
ko as commander in chief
Though French sources, II is re-
ported that the Bolsheviki administra-
tion is quite powerless to revictual Pet
rograd, which now possesses only the
barest reserves of food All railway
communication with the rich grain
provinces in the Don territory and Tx
Iaine has either been cut or is disor-
ganiZed.
The Central Powers have rejected
the Polish claim to be represented at
the peace conference at Brest-Litovsk,
but, according to the Frankfurter lei
tung the delegates include representa-
tlves of the Ukraine republic.
Reuters Amsterdam correspondent
says Count Czernin in concluding his
address dealing with economic ques-
tions. said
We are ready to enter into negotia-
tions with all our enemies, but, in or
der to avoid unnecessary loss Of time.
the allies (Teutonic) are ready to en-
ter into the consideration of those spe-
cific points the examination Of which
seems in any case necessary for both
the Russian government and the AL
lies (Teutonicl."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
HUB COAL SHORTAGE
MAY STOP SCHOOLS

Boston, Dec. 27-The closing Of the
public schools for an indefinite time
is the outlook before this city, accord
ing to William T. keough, business
agent of the school department. He
told the committee at 4 meeting to-
night that more than 30 school build :
ings had less than one weeks supply
Of coal and some had not enough to
last two days
\ public conference will be held,
probably tomorrow. at which ways
and means will be discussed to aver
the threatened closing. David A. Ell
lis. chairman Of the Boston Coal ocm-
mittee, formerly the school commit
tee, will preside
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
Jabez n. Whitehead of Saeo

Jabez H. Whitehead, for 50 years an
employe Of the York Manufacturing
Co. at Saco. 40 years of which he was
overseer. died Tuesday morning. as the
result of shock, aged II years. He
was born at Salmon Falls. N. H.. July
School Street Methodist Episcopal
Church, and OF Saco Lodge. I. o. o. F.
He leaves a wife, one daughter. Mrs.
Ezra J. Wentworth OF Saco. and three
sons. Former City Clerk Frank L.,
Whitehead OF Saco. James H. White
head of Biddeford and Howard T..
Whitehead Of Salmon Falls. N. H
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
URGE ACTION ON HOUSING
OF SHIPYARD WORKERS

Washington. Dec. 21.-Resolutions
adopted today by the board of direc-
tors of the Chamber of Commerce of
the United States call upon every de-
partment of the government to take
immediate action toward solving the
problem of housing shipyard work.
ers
One incident cited as typical of con-
ditions is said to have occurred at an
Atlantic coast shipyard, where 5000
workers dwindled to 1900 in weeks
time because the men refused to sleep
on pine boards and there was no
other accommodations for them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
ExpE0lTl0NARY FORCES
Receive Four Carloads
of Belated Christmas
Mail from the u. S.

Paris, Dec. 21-Four carloads of Christ
mas mail which arrived at French port
from the United States. were forwarded
today for delivery at the headquarters o.
the regmental units of the American ex-
peditionary forces. The bulk of the
Christmas mail. which consisted of 5000
sacks and required 90 freight ears to
move, was delivered at the headquarters
ot the various units on or before Christ
mas day, but storm at sea delayed for
three days the arrival Of the mails sent
forward today.
Besides the mail delivered by the army
postoffice there were several carloads of
large packages weighing over seven
pounds, which were handled by the quar-
termasters department
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
POUNDS
OF SUGAR EXPORTED
DURING LAST OCTOBER

Washington, Dec. N.-Sugar exports
from the United States last October show
ed an increase of nearly 100000 pounds
over the same month last year. France
and England received the bulk OF the
shipments of 1921 600 pounds, the for
mer getting 100000 pounds to relieve a
virtual famine there and the latter %
CHcoo0 pounds. Six million pounds went
to The Netherlands. 100000 to Argentina
and almost as large a quantity to Mex
leo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
GREENVILLE MERCURY
GOES BELOW TO Is

Boston, Dec. 27.-Boston experienced
the coolest weather of the winter early
today, with minimum temperature of
three degrees above zero a, O'Clock
this morning. The o'clock reading
was one degree higher. '- .-e->
The cold extended throughout New
England. Greenville, Me, reported
minimum OF IS below: PASSPORT. four
below, and Portland. two below.
Weather bureau officials said indica
tions We're that the crest Of the cold
wave was passing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
Special Naval Course.

Cambridge. Mass, Dec. 27--In order
to assist in meeting the demand for
men conversant with naval architec-
ture, the Massachusetts Institute Of
Technology will offer an interim
course in this subject. to begin on
Feb. 4. The course will be open to
graduates of technical schools and
other persons who have had an equal
amount of preparation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
Rejection to Gov. Beeckman

Providence, K. T.. Dee. E.--The govern
ors Of all the New England states have
been invited TO attend reception Thurs
day, Jan. 30, to Governor Beeckman OF
Rhode Island. who has returned from a
tour Of the European battlefelds, and to
participate in an informal governors con-
ference on Jan. 4. The reception is TO be
given by the town criers of Rhode Island
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
Maniey 3. PottIe Of Portland

Manley r. Pottle G., father of Irving
w. Pottle, one of the best known
horsemen IN Majar. died Tuesday at
his home on Cumberland avenue, Port
land. He was born in Freeman, Ne,
.r.i came here 20 years ago. estab-
...;.l-.:; the Portland Tinware Com
;.c.r. lie was Repre- sentative in the
l.ee;sa:,re in 1889 from Franklin
County and commissioner of that
county. six years He leaves a son and
two s.sters. all Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
$4,000 FIRE
AT WOONSOCKET

Woonsocket, r. T., Dec. -..-Fire,
thought to be of incendiary origin, totally
destroyed the factory OF the Woonsocket
Comb co. at East Blackstone, Mass.
three miles from here, early this morn
ing. Damage to building and contents IS
estimated by the owner, Francois Ver-
hulst at $1,000 The company. makers
OF machine combs, employed 30 hands.
Help from Woonsocket was sent to pro-
tect nearby property.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-12-28
COURT MARTIAL FOR
200 DEvENS MEN

Aver Mass. Dec. 27.-Prepara tons
were being made at Camp Devens to-
day for the court martial proceedings
against the 200 National Army men
who left the cantonment without per-
mission when the curtailment of the
Christmas furlough program was an
nounced. Divisional officers asserted
that all the men would face a serious
charge. but explained that it had not
been determined whether the charge
would be absence without leave or the
graver accusation of disobedience of
orders