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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
STARS OF GENERAL
Now Carried in KNAPP
sack of Every Enlisted
M a n in American
Army

With the American Army in France,
Dec. 1I.-(By The Associated Press).-
Every enlisted man in the American
army now carries the stars of a gener-
al in his knapsach. Orders just issued
by General Pershing provide for pro-
motion from the ranks. Any private
may win a commission, and climb rap
idly.
\ section of the general orders says
that hereafter all temporary appoint
ments and promotions on the American
expeditionary force will be on a selec-
tive plan, as in the British army. Rec
concentrations for appointments and
pl emotions must be based solely on
demonstrated fitness and capacity of
the man. The system of temporary APP
pointment IS one which the army has
not had previous.
UnGer it a first lieutenant who has
demonstrated special qualities and fit
ness may find himself temporary cap
tain or even a temporary major. he
would hold that position until he had
proved himself worthy of the new rank.
when the appointment may be made
permanent. The British have found
this method excellent and by it have
secured a greater number of efficient
officers. 1t is announced also that reg
ular reports on the fitness of all Off
GERS of all ranks are TO be made for
guidance in transfer and promotion.
thus making sure that the soldiers are
under competent leaders.
All commissioned officers are ell
igible for a school which is being estab-
llshed at a large training center FOR
the instruction of candidates for COM
missions. Privates who desire to be-
come officers must first demonstrate
their efficiency by earning appointment
as commissioned officers.
When candidates attending the train
ing school have been found to be pro-
ficient they will be assigned to Vacan-
Cies as second lieutenantS of replace
ment divisions. Thence they will go to
fill vacancies occasioned by casualties
and other causes in combat divisions.
There will be no limit to the number
Of second lieutenants in the replace
nent divisions. On the contrary, it is
recommended that there he at least
three times as many in given organ
iZation as in a corresponding combat
division,
Within the combat units vacancies
to the extent of one-third Of the total
Will be filled in this manner and two
thirds by promotion within the COM
bat unit itself.
In the replacement divisions Nacan-
cies from the grade of first lieutenant
10 colonel, will be filled by officers re-
covering from wounds and officers who
have received no assignments. Those
fully recovering from wounds will be
assigned to the combat units. Arriving
depot battalions hereafter will be con-
sidered part Of the replacement divis-
ions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
WARLIkE CAUCASIANS
ATTACK OIL REGION TOWN

London. Dec 17.-The town of
Grosnyi, in the Caucasus oil region,
according to despatch to the Times
from Odessa, has been attacked bv a
warlke Caucasian tribe. the Tchetchen.
The town was surrounded and besieg-
ed. after which there was a desultory
fighting between the tribesmen and the
garrison. The oil wells caught fire and
some are said to be burned OUT com
pletely. Many persons were killed and
injuredN
Tho Petrograd railway mems union
according 10 a Reuter- despatch from
the Russian capital, has received a
telegram to the effect that the Maxim
alist troops in Odessa attacked the
arsenal where the Ukranian Rada was
assembled. The officials of the Rada
summoned the Ckranian troops quar-
tered in Odessa. These attacked the
MaXimalists, who We're defeated after
street fighting in which there were
many casualties on both sides. The
sailors of the Black Sea fleet partic,-
pated in the fighting.
Afterward the sailors divided. the
majority going over to the Ukranians.
who are preventing the Bolsheviki
from sending troops from Odessa
against General kaledines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
SIDNEY

kESHORE-M W. Cowan. who
has been sick for some weeks. has so
far recovered that lie is able to visit
his daughter, Mrs. L. p. Williams of
Center Sidney.
Owing to the recent stories all the
r. F. D. carriers in town have had a
hard time to make their regular trips.
on Route 36 there was no mail on
Friday.
Louis Levine of Waterville was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
George Wescott. who has been visit
ing his sister Mrs. a. ii. Shaw for
some DAYS past, was called on Thurs
day to report at Fort Williams for ex-
animation for the army.
G. l.. Swift was in Waterville on
business Wednesday.
:. A. Philbrook, who has been pack
ing apples for some weeks, is at home
for d few DAYS
George Manter purchased a COW last
week Of the ]. f. Nash estate.
White Rose Chapter, O. F. S, held
a special meeting on Saturday even
ing, Dec. y. Two candidates we're in
structed in the degrees Of the order
the close.
The next regular meeting of Rural
Lodge. F. and A. NJ, No. "a, will be
held on Saturday evening. Dec. -.
MIR. and Mrs. +. c. Wyman Of West
Sidney We're Sunday callers at Lake
shore.
Wood choppers report at least 20
inches OF snow in the woods at tfis
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
WILLARD TO FIGHT
FOR RED CROSS

Chicago. Dec. 17.-Jess Willard.
champion heavyweight prize fighter
announced tonight that he would re-
enter the prize ring for the benefit of
the Red Cross. He declared he would
defend his title against any person
anywhere and any time, the sole pro-
vision being that all of the receipts
should go to the Red Cross. =
Willard said that he preferred that
match be made for next spring so
that it could be held in the open air.
He also declared he would manage
his end Of the arrangements them
selves in order that no part of the
proceeds could be diverted from the
purpose for which he planned
The champion will leave for Wash
ington at once. he said. to confer with
officials of the department of Justice
To learn if. moving pictures of the
match could be shown legally, the re-
ceipts from the pictures also being
pledged to the Red Cross.
Il am ready to receive CHALLENGES
myself from any fighter anywhere"
he said, land if a match can he made.
will go ahead on arrangements at
once. 1t would serve better if it can
be held when the weather will permit
an open air exhibition, as that is like
ly to increase the receipts"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
BRITISH WAR
OFFICE REPORT

London, Dec. 1.-THE British war
office stateme' t on aerial operations,
issued last midnight. reads:
Although the weather was fine Sat-
urday, a very high wind and ground
mist interefered with reconnaissance
and artillery work. Many rounds were
fired during the day into enemy
trenches and bombs we're dropped on
numerous targets. including two posi-
tions of long-range guns southwest Of
Lille. Later We again bombed .:lese
gun positions.
During :everal fights. three hostile
machines were driven down out Of
control. None of ours is missing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
DRESDEN

MILLS-Bridge Academy closed Fri
day for the Christmas recess.
Miss Russell went Monday to her
home in Gorham to pass her vacation
Mrs. Susie Mayors is passing u few
DAYS with her daughter, Mrs. G. II
Mcdonald
The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Mcdonald. who has been very i'll with
pneumonia, is greatly improved
Roger Lapham is visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Owen Blinn.
The village school closed Friday and
the children gave a Christmas enter
tainment ir the vestry of the Metho-
DIST church. Exercise. christmas
Dream" by eight children: exercise,
Uncle Josh" by school; recitations,
Carolyn Conch. Phyllis Cate, Parker
Blirn: tabloauX. a tree was loaded
with bags of pop corn and candy for
each of the pupils and each guest was
treated by the teacher with dish of
the So me. The excellent work of the
children reflected great credit on their
tacher, Mrs. Bailey.
Herbert Goud. who is working in
Faith, was at home over Sunday
Mrs. Hannah Laws has returned
home. having passed several weeks
with relatives in New York and Mas
gachusetts.
Mrs. Edwin Siegars was the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Ray Cate, Sunday.
Geo Pushard and Ed. Allen have re-
turned home from the woods in South
NewCa stle.
Sadie Blinn is the guest Of Mrs. John
Cate.
Mrs. Bailey and daughter June have
gone to Woo1wich to pass the Christ
mas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
TECHNICAL STUDENTS
MAY FINISH COURSES

Washington, Dec. lin order that
technical students OF the draft age may
complete their course and receive their
degree Maj. Gen. Black. chief of engi-
neers, of the army. announced today
that a plan had been agreed upon be-
tween the provost marshal general and
himself. whereby the students may
join in the enlisted reserve corps of the
army until they are graduated, when
they will be called into active service
in the engineer branch or else dis
charged to take their chances under
the selective service law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
ARTILLERY FIGHT ON
NORTH ITALIAN FRONT

Rome, Sunday, Dec 16.-There was lit
tie infantry fighting on the front be-
tween the Brenta and Piava Saturday and
one hostile attack was checked, the Off
cal statement from the war office today
says. There was much artillery fighting
on the northern front. The statement
reads:
Between the Brenta and the Piava the
struggle, which diminished in intensity
Friday evening, did not increase yester-
day About 3 o'clock in the afternoon
in the Col Della Beretta region hostile
infantry attempted to advance against
our line but was driven back completely
by a prompt counter-aNack. The artil-
lery activity generally maintained the
character of a harassing fire. Our bat
teries repeatedly and for long time put
down an intense barrage on the positions
on Col Caprille, which had been with
drawn from the day before.
IN the Giudicaria valley, on the night
of the HIS, we repulsed enemy detach-
ments which after long artillery prepare
ton attempted to carry Done of our OBJ
servation posts on Monte Melino. At the
delta of the Piava storming platoon
well supported by an armed motor boat.
destroyed one of the enemy's small
bridges. and patrols consisting of sailors
attacked some houses occupied by the
enemy and captured numbers of prison
ers. Along the remainder Of the front the
fighting was normal.
"On the night Of the 14-15th movemen,
Of troops within the enemys lines of com
munication was bombarded effectively by
our airships. a hostile airplane was
brought down by British airmen near Or
melle and one Of our airmen accounted
Tor another machine west of the Seren
valley"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
CRoz|ER'S REPORT
Touches Briefly Upon
Army Ordnance Con-
ditiOnS

, Washington, Dec. E.-Army ordnance
conditions 4. the beginning of the pres
ent fiscal year are treated only briefly by
Major General Crozier, chief of ordnance,
in the annual report of his bureau made
public today Since the report was writ
ten he has furnished the Senate military
committee a much more complete record
OF what has been done to arm the forces
IN France or under training in the United
States.
The report shows that up 10 June 30 Or
ders had been placed for 100000 Enfield
rifles, details for the Remembering OF the
British standard gun for American mu
nitions having been completed June ]. On
the machine gun situation General Crozler
says that several types have been found
efficient ~ the machine gun board but
that there has been a question of delv-
cry.
In other WORDS he adds, the humber
Of machine guns on hand when war was
declared was so small dat it was neces-
sary 10 keep going at the greatest pos
s.ble capacity those machine gun facto-
ries which were already in operation and
@ utilize their output when the guns 81
manufactured had been reported by the
board as efficient even though they may
not have been reported as most efficient.
Every energy has been be-. to secure
satisfactory output and considerable pro-
gress in this direction is being made
Funds appropriated to date are ade-
gui'e FOR the purpose
II j. shown in the report that all Amer
Jean iIeid guns are to be similar in cali
bre 10 the French "75s" which have been
Wuch discussed since the war began The
French semi-automatic breech mechanism
has been adopted in modified FORM 80
That American and French batteries in
France can lie served from the same am
munii'"n factories Anti-arcraft guns OF
the - type have been adopted
Both these and the machine guns are
under manufacture in quantity, The report
says.
The report SHOWS that 3.S-inch ana G.
In'h h"witz"rs, the guns principally used
Tor farrtge work in trench fighting. were
designed and ready for manufacture on
June 20 General Crozier expresses an
probation of the cooperation of French
and British ordnance experts in turning
ont these guns.
Ih' production Of large calibre mobile
'rti!Iely-that is, weapons of the type oc
'i' 'ermah f2-centlmetre guns-appear5
- he ne chief source OF delay in the ar
mn equipment. General Crozier says a
lF"ross OF supplying our troops with these
gums necessarily w.ll be slow and disa3.
i'"ihtne' although every advantage has
hteh taken of the assistance secured from
al.rnnl -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
FOUR MONTHS IN JAIL
FOR SAILOR WHO FAILS
TO WATCH FOR SUBMARINE

Boston, Dec, 17.--Axel Jansen,
sailor, was sentenced to four months in
Jail by Judge Morton in federal court
today on a charge Of failing to obey
orders and endangering a ns-Atlan-
tic liner by going to sleep in the sub
marine zone while supposed to be on
watch for submarines.
IF you We're in the United States
navy" said Judge Norton in imposing
sentence. you would be dead now"
Judge Morton announced that in flu
ture cases of the kind he would impose
the maximum penalty of one year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
VIOLATORS DRAFT LAW
GO TO FEDERAL PRISON

Boston. Dec. 17.-Brig. Gen. John A.
Johnston today approved sentences by
courts martial for violations of the
draft law of 20 years each imposed
on John L. Dunn and Adolph L. Yam
ger of Providence and of Is years on
Fritz Stenanovitch of this city.
They were sent at once to the fed
eral prison at Atlanta, Ga. Dunn and
Yanger were tried at Fort Adams,
Newport, r. l.. and Stenanovitch at
Fort Banks, Winthrop, Mass. The
Providence men were found guilty of
refusing to register and the Boston
man of failing to report for examina-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
BELFAST

Had not the officials of the Waldo coun-
" Jail been in the habit or arising as
early on Sunday as on weekday mornings,
a bad fire might have resulted.
When Turnkey ]. A. G. Beach got up
on Sunday morning at O'Clock TO milk
the cows he passed out into the front
hall of Sheriff Cushman's residence,
which adjoins the county Jail. and got
strong Whit of smoke. He followed it UP
and found that it was pouring up the
stairway from the furnace room, and 1t
soon filled the main part of the house.
He aroused the sheriff and others in the
house and an alarm was rung in from
Box q, corner OF Congress ana Franklin
streets. Hose !, the Hook & Ladder Co.
and Seaside Hose quickly responded, but
when a hose was hooked on at Franklin
street 1t was found that the hydrant was
frozen. After some delay water was OBJ
tanned from Miller street. The fire was
soon under control. having been confined
to the basement and the stairway. The
house was damaged about $500 by smoke
and water, and is insured. Sheriff Cush
man will lose something to damage by
smoke and water to his household goods,
which were not insured. 1t is believed
the fire was caused by spontaneous COM
buston from pile of rubbish i'll the fur
mace room. The four men incarcerated III
the county Jail were a little nervous al
though in no immediate danger.
Notwithstanding this is the season OF all
others when people are busiest, the
Christmas holidays, the work IN the Bel
last headquarters of the Waldo County
Req Cross Chapter is increasing almost
beyond belief. During the week ending
Dec. Is, c542 dressings were made in Bel
fast alone within 80 as many were made
by the same people in the entire month
Of November when about 26O0 were made.
The first week in December 100 were
made, the past week showing an increase
OF s4s. This is largely due to the forma-
ton of an additional evening class which
is doing splendid work.
There are now one morning, two after
noon and two evening classes, and It is
hoped before the new year to organize
two more classes, giving three evening
and three afternoon classes. .In their
white gowns and wells the workers pre-
sent thrifty and very professional ap-
pearance and the room is busy place.
Plans are on foot for a big New Years
cabaret for the benefit of the Belfast Red
Cross. the proceeds to be used entirely
for running expenses. The money receiv-
ed from the various drives and member
ships can only be used for raw materials
and supplies. and not for running or over
head expenses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
LIBERTY MOTOR UNDER
DEVELOPMENT IN JUNE

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE tremend-
Gus air program of the American army
is dismissed with a brief paragraph
on the Liberty motor in the annual
report today of the chief signal OFF,
Ger of the army directly in charge of
the work. The statement on the Lib
erty motor concludes:
The Liberty engine, which for pow
er, lightness and efficiency compares
favorably with the best European type,
was under development in June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
Boys AND GIRLS
CLUBS ANNUAL. DEC.
1920 AT 0RONO

oI"Ho, Ne. Dec, 1.-The annual con.
\tntion Of the Boys and Girls Agricul
tNfal '!ubs of Maine will open at the
hiN"rsity If Main" On Wednesday.
Nh'h IN" prize winners throughout the
Stat' VIII bring their exhibits and o.
"3}S n competition for the State cham
1ionSlip ana prizes
lh"Fc VIII h" boys and girls VINO have
'ohpiiShed some wonderful result. In
Said' ning. who have produced line
i""'''N ana pigs, raised potatoes and
"eVt corn ana canned many kinds of
run End Vegetables. The yu1Inp- nao-
hlc VINO come have all been winners in
aim competition in their home coun-
'"s ana the Judges will have some flee
Work l" pick the winners.
me convention opens<in the after
Noon with an address of welcome Inv
ioi' r. W. Monohon and DR., Leon =
'h'' ~ state Food Administrator will
6tNc tdik. thursday afternoon will no
~" over I" Judging the exhibits Nv
Mpet from the university faculty..
uISoaN afternoon will be for enter
eminent recreation. a tour of the coll
"'ii.uiigs "A banquet, speech by Or
- y. hofnas reading of prize essa,.s
anu the awarding of prizes
fol fohobscot County. Airline
'hhhath or Lincoln, who won the
o"h,E Prize Tor pig raising, will be an
IN" state championship. airline
I"'aed full blooded Berkshire regis
,'" as lube Marston 23d. hut called
MIX" finkham for short
~" took such good care of Nil,e
'"'l' no gained Isl pounds in Ia days
a." She Sold him for 20 cents a Mound
I've "eiRht. which brought her go 90
Hhe made clear profit NJ ego a. -,
Mike % So-''4 On
Ana Bolster OF Orono narrowed
- piece OF land on the UNIVERSITY
ana planted horticultural he.rv
-, '"e ohc-'wentieth Of an acre claes
"e 'diSed three bushels and two
- ana made net profit of SIS 81
~. pest any little girl in this county,
uid Oh that size OF garden.
Marlon Porter of Lincoln ,coa IN
Won the county championship fo,. no
results ON square rod LOT Her
'''''r riarKod ont the lot in his gar.
M Marion started business nv
'S'''H o." feckage of onion seed ana
w" i"'-Nf'Hs G: r&1ish seed, an invest
ii'''" az - cents. To this she add
'''TS 'oma;o pants and two hills ~
cLcanters ''i,'S VI
re idishes grew finely and made
!, ouncaes n five cents a bunch .fter
'"C raGishos, the space was planted
wi'h y. c9hhage plants and nine CAN'T
mowers. Taen the cucumbers came
long wen and Marion sold them
s'art'Hs az two for five cents. with the
az, run at cent apiece. making in ali
s''oe. me onions turned out ss pounds
se.eh cents pound. The cabbases
n b,u LOT ~ cents head and the cauli-
cleaned up st19s net. which she n.;d
toward Liberty Bond
other Penobscot County bows and
girls who are in the finals are Geor-a
Goodspeed OF Hermon. poultry raising.
h,ne Nichols Of Dexter, canning: Ever.
ett l. York, Kenduskeag. potatoes and
haroid Neazie. Corinna, sweet corn.
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BEGIN SECOND COURT
MARTIAL NEGRO TROOPS
At FORT SAM HOUSTON

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 1.-THE
second court martial of enlisted men or
the cath Infantry, Negro. growing out
Of the riot and mutiny of members OF
that regiment at Houston, the night OF
Aug. 20 last was begun at Fort Saia
Houston today.
Fifteen members of Cos. NJ and are
defendants, charged with murder ana
with rioting and mutinous action.
Thirteen men of the regiment already
have paid the death penalty by hang
ing for the crimes at Houston-4i are
to serve a life sentence in prison and
three others received lighter sentences.
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Leadbetter-M'curda

Charles H. Leadbetter and Miss Mar
Garet McCurda Were married Dec. S
by Rev. w. E. Brooks. They are visit
irg friends in Revere, Mass, this week.
hut expect to return soon and occupy
their new home, which is in readiness
for them.
The Grange and Sunday school are
planning to hold their Christmas con-
cert and tree in the Grange hall Dec.
a.
S. D. Erskre arrived home from
Ohio last Thursday.
Erskine Brothers have begun saw
ing lumber on the late Amasa Ford lot.
Mr. and Mrs. f. l.. Jackson made a
trim to Gardiner Monday.
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WILL DISCOURAGE
CHRISTMAS BURROUGHS

Washington, Dec. 17.-Commahdinr
officers at camps and cantonments
have been instructed to discourage fur
lcughs in large numbers for the Christ
mas holidays.
Secretary Baker today denied that
Christmas furloughs had been forbid
Gen entirely by the war department.
hut said they were discouraged both
On account Of transportation conditions
and because training might be serious
ly affected if many men were absent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
CAILLAUX ACTION
SUSTAINS PREMIER

Paris, Dec. 17.--Premier Clemenceau
appeared today for the second time
before the committee of deputies ex-
aiming the Caillaux case and declar-
ed that if the former premiers immun-
ity was not waived the government
would not remain in power another
hour. The committee then decided to
waive parliamentary immunity. Nine
of the eleven members voted favor
ably while two refused to vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
PITCHER SMITH
ENLISTS IN ARMY

New York, Dec. 17.-Charies Eb-
belts, president of the Brooklyn Ma
tional League Baseball club. has re-
ceiyed word from Pitcher Sherrod
Smith that he had enlisted in the
army. Smith is now at Camp Gordon,
Atlanta, Ga
Brooklyn has now contributed nFe
players TO the service, Of whom four.
Smith. Pfeffer. Galore and Miljus. are
pitchers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-18
Re.enIist at Hiaher Paw

washington, Dec. ia soldier who has
mad FOUR years Of active service out of
the sesen-year enlistment term may be
oischarged during the war on condition
that he re-enlist Immediately, the comp
troller Of the treasury ruled today. This
allows re-enlistment at higher rate Of
pay
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BUT TWO INFIELDERS
LEFT FOR RED SOX

Boston, Dec. 17.-With the enlistment
today OF Harold Janvrin in the signal
corps, the Boston American League
baseball club has Larry Gardner and
Everett Scott the only infielders left to
the club. Janvrin. the crack utility in
fielder. became a member Of the 301st
Signal Corps at Camp Devens.