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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
State House Chat

One State official. after rehearsine
his travels about the State during the
past few days on official business for
the State. heaved a great big sigh and
half whispered: Well, l suppose !
viii have to buy a wrist clock, so as
to register
Lamented another State official: "Oh
the new time clocks have worked Won
ders in bringing promptness. Why, l
miss my old friends on coming in
and come in alone every time-being
always late"
The Introduction to an article in
this department Thursday morning
made the writer thereof, S. H. Eaton.
State horticulturist instead of assist
ant horticulturist. Frank H. Dudley
is still holding down the job and do
ing very efficient work as the State
chief Of that department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
|''Mother says this flouris BEST
DAISY BkKER

40 medicine doilies, so wash towels.
Joseph White, who is employed in
Boston, is guest of his mother Mrs
Mary White.
An enjoyable time is planned for at
the Cram ar school this Friday even
ing, when : masquerade social will be
held. Many attractions are planned
for. Ice cream will be on sale.
Mrs. George circuit of Boston, Mrs
Frank Mol lie and Mrs. j. D. Reynolds
of Waterville We're dinner guests
Wednesday at the home of Mrs Su-
san Cushman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05

business by the conservation Of
whales. This conservation would ha
to be one of the larger movements
the kind, which have internatic
scope, like the sealing laws, and
proposed agreement between the In,
States and Canada to conserve
halihut by a closed season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
New Corporations

The following new corporations
have had their articles of incorpora-
ton approved by the Office OF the at
torney general Of the State OF Maine:
Winterport Fruit Growers Associa-
ton. organized Sept IA at Winterport.
Capital stock. $4,000; all common; $50
paid in; par value. $40; shares sub
scrihed, 9. President. Charles NJ. Co.
nant. Winterport; treasurer, Frank P.
Clements. Monroe: clerk, Charles c.
Clements, Winterport; directors. Ehas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05

weighed : pounds and the female 8
pounds and ounces.
With the reported number OF hump
back salmon seen this fall on the Goa st
near where they were planted three
years ago last spring it is plain to BE-
seen that the increase in a very few
years will be such that the salmon
food industry will be an added and
important one for Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05

Al. Conaat. Winterport; George r.
York, Monroe: Leslie c. White, Mon
roe: Elmer H. Clements. Nlnterport'
Charles G.. Clement, Wlnterport. Pur-
poses, to encourage better and more
economical methods Of products; TO
secure better results in grading. pack
ing, marketing and advertising our
products to buy supplies in a CO.
operative way; real estate, etc. APP
proved Oct L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05

tt ey are among the noblest Of crea-
lures.
converting every part of the whale into
commercial products is one of the
profitable industries Of British Column
bia. 1t would be reasonable to suppose
that the whaling companies would he
in favor Of prolonging their profitable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
STATE HOUSE - AUGUSTA


National G M Elliott Becomes Chief
Maj G.
Regarding Final Cal for Maine Quota Which Will with
in Next
Accidents Hearings Ordered Forest Commissioner F. COL
by Warns Tha To-
to
for Worko Commits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
Draft Rulinn,

The following rulings on the selected
service or draft law have been recefv-
"a nv Govern y Nillia-l from Provost
Narshnl Cenoral crnNder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
Waivino Esemption sioht,

Maine local board. having a case
concerning which 4, asked authority.
fcr certain action was granted tho
Evening star., 1917-11-21
G. P. LAWRENCE JUMPS
TO DEATH IN new YORK
Former Representative in Congress
From Massachusetts, Made Ill by
overwork on Exemption Board.

NEW YORK, November 21.-George P.
Lawrence. former representative from
sachusetts. whose home was in North
Adams. Mass, jumped to his death today
from the eighth floor of the Hotel Bel
mont.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. November 21-
George P. Lawrence, who was killed in
New York today by jumping from hotel
window. was member Of Congress from
the first Massachusetts district from 1899
to 1918. He previously had served as
judge of the district court for northern
Berkshire and in 1896 was president of
the state senate. He had practiced law
for number of years.
Mr.. Lawrence was ffty-eight years old
He was graduated from Amherst College
in 1886 and received the degree of doctor
of laws from that institution In 1910.
His illness was attributed to overwork
in his capacity as chairman of a local ex-
emption board. He was intensely inter-
ested in the war and took his duties very
seriously. He made an enviable reputa-
tion as chairman OF the board.
Mr.. Lawrence left no family or near
relatives. His wife died a year ago. For
long time previous to her death Mrs
Lawrence had been an invalid. After her
death Mr.. Lawrence maintained his home
here. but divided his time between this
city and Washington.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
VENICE TO BE SPARED;
AGREEMENT REPORTED

PARIS, November 21.-Fhe Matin
says that the Austrians have agreed
to spare Venice, In response to an ap-
peal from the Vatican. but say that
all authority must be left in the hands
of the patriarch. 1t is certain. the
newspaper adds. that Venice will not
retreat Of the italian forces becomes
necessary. :.
VENICE. November 21.-The Italian
government must declare whether the
Queen Of the Adriatic is or is not forti-
fed city is the demand that Austria has
addressed to Italy through the Spanish
ambassador.
All is in preparation here to meet
any eventuality. Harvey Carroll. jr,
the American consul. has had several
conferences with his colleagues. es-
pecially the French consul and the
British vice consul. All of them have
decided to remain in the city up to the
last moment possible.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
$50 CARLOADS OF COAL
ON WAY TO WASHINGTON

One hundred and fifty carloads OF
coal are on the way to Washington. A
supply should reach the city by tomor-
row morning.
This was the promise held out today
by the national fuA administration
after Fuel Administrator Garfield had
asked the Pennsyiyapia railroad TO lift
the coal embargo TO relieve the situa-
tfon here. -. u
Most of the cars moving IN direction
Of Washington today are of anthracite.
and they are only a short distance
away. on railroads in Maryland and
Pennsylvania
Considerable coal is billed Tor Wash
ington." announced the administration.
''and 1t should arrive by tomorrow in
sufficient quantities to take care of any
pressing needs in the District. With
the clearing Of freight from tracks of
the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and
Ohio railroads there should be no seri-
Gus difficulty in keping the capital
supplied. There Is plenty of coal on
the road and freight congestion has
been chiefly the cause of the exhausted
supplies here"
Evening star., 1917-11-21
ASKS PRAYERS FOR GERMANS,

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, November 21.-
The Protestant Episcopal Synod of the
Province Of Washington. in convention
here. yesterday adopted resolutions ex-
pressing loyalty to the government in
it's prosecution Of the war and calling
for the prayers of all churches for the
enemy.
The synod includes the dioceses in
Pennsylvania, Maryland. Delaware. vir-
ginia and the District of Columbia
The nominating committee reported
the selection of Bishop John Gardiner
Murray, Maryland. as president: w. w.
Frazier, jr. Philadelphia, treasurer,
and DR.. Wyath Brown, Pittsburgh, as
member of the general board of mis-
sions.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
TAKE REFUGE IN ARGENTINA.
German Agitators Reported to Be
Fleeing From Brazil,

RIO GRANDE DO SUI, Brazil, No
vember 12 Thy mail to Montevideo,
Uruguay, November 2o).-Prominent
German agitators, including leading
business men in this city. are fleeing
into Argentina. Before martial law was
declared one Of the first persons to
leave was a man named Bromberg. a
wealthy business man. Christian Meiss-
ner, the Austrian consul, whose at
tempt to smuggle out interned Ger
man sailors led to the declaration of
martial law, has escaped into Para
quay through Argentina.
Reports received here from Rio de
Janeiro say the government is plan
ming wholesale arrests OF spies in this
state. German schools are being
closed and German priests in Catholic
schools are being replaced by Brazil
fang
Evening star., 1917-11-21
INFANTRY and TANKS SMASH ON
WITHOUT Big GUN PREPARATION
Germans Taken Completely by Surprise Benairs, La
Vaequerie, Rbecourt, Haumcourt and Marcoing Among
Towns Seized Between st. Quenir and the Scarpe

BY the Asoia Press
BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Novem-
fighting their last line OF defense at
point of the British attack.
LONDON, November 21-The number of prisoners
the British at about 5000 IN
Reuter- dispatch filed today at British headquarters
LONDON, November 2I-The Hindenburg line mas Oeen
broken to depth miles, the Office announces
troops the first of the Hindenburg line de-
between St Quentin and the Scarpe ver
{Ths is distance mles The British infantry and
tanks pressed second of defenses over
mile beyond second Of German defenses captured by
the British is know the Hindenburg support line.
The captured Benav Lameau wood La Vacquee the
defenses ridge and Rbecourt village Their oper
ations continuing.
Havrincourt Marcoing Grancourt and Annerx
have been captured by the British The British
also fought their way through couiet wood.
The whole line of the Canal du Nord the Ba
paureCambrai been captured.
large moved forward in advance of the
fantry attack opened and broke through successive
belts of German which of great depth and
strength
begun yesterday by the third army There was
artillery PREPARATION and the Germans were taken completely
Evening star., 1917-11-21
They Would
If They Could

A trite saying, but
true, when applied to the
stores that are exertine
every effort to maintain
their selling and deliv-
cry facilities somewhere
near normal.
Shop early for Christ
mas and your reward
will surely be satisfac-
.>y -. -,r -. -
Evening star., 1917-11-21
Austrians Checked in Albania.

ROME. November 21-The repulse of
an Austrian attack in force in Albania
Is announced by the war office, The
statement follows:
ION the lower Voyusa river at dawn
Sunday the enemy attacked in force
the Gifiik-Idris bridgehead. After brisk
ing in our hands an officer and some
men,"
An official Austrian statement Mon
been carried out against the Italians ON
the lower Voyusa. It was suggested
in London that this might be the ini-
allied armies on the Saloniki front.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
ADMITS AMERICAN POWER.
Writer in German Paper Declares
United States Saved French.

AMSTERDAM. November 21.-Theo-
dor Wolff in the Berliner Tageblatt
concludes long article on Frances
reliance on American by saying:
'1nasmuch as France probably will
be unable to tap fresh resources,
Clemenceau, too. must pin his faith on
Americas aid. If hope on America did
not exist then not only would there
nave been long since outbreaks of
moral crises in all the entente coun-
tries. but an unmistakable readiness in
the direction of peace would prevail.
1t ts now shown how foolish were
the German arguments that Americas
entry into the war was immaterial and
would not prolong the war;
Evening star., 1917-11-21
MAIN FORCE OF BRITISH PUSH
SEEMS DIRECTED TOWARD CAMBRAI

The British drive covers a part of
the field of last years offensive on the
Somme and the section of the Arras
battle front south of Arras. The Brit
ish center in this thrust is nearly op-
posite Cambria, the important German
base and railway center. from which
the British lire on the Bapaume Cam
brai road was about nine miles distant.
as it had stood for several months past.
The main force of the push just
Evening star., 1917-11-21
TO ABOLISH SALOONS.
Los Angeles to Allow Sale Of Wines
and Liquors, However.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. November 21.-
The city Of Los Angeles at an initia-
tive election yesterday decided to abolI
ish saloons after April /, 1918.
The ordinance. which provides for the
abolition OF saloons. permits the sale,
in original packages and In quantities.
Of wines and liquors the alcoholic con-
tent of which does not exceed IA per
cent, and allows cafes and restaurants
to serve such wines and liquors until
pm. but not later.
Practically complete returns today
gave a vote Of $3.50 for the ordinance
and 33,948 against 1t. Two alternative
ordinances containing provisions more
favorable to liquor wholesalers and re-
tailers were overwhelmingly defeated.
Evening star., 1917-11-21

made at all points. English, Scottish.
Irish and Welsh battalions secured the
crossings on the canal at Masnieres
and captured Marcoing and Neuf wood.
The West Riding troops. who had
taken Havrincourt, made remarkable
progress east of the Canal du Nord.
storming the villages Of Graincourt and
Anneux, and, with the Ulster troops
carried the whole German line north
ward to the Bapaume-Cambrai road.
West Lancashire Territorials broke
into the enemy's positions west of
Epehy. and Irish troops have captured
important sections of the Hindenburg
les Croisilles.
The number of prisoners. guns and
material captured cannot yet be esti-
mated"
The spell Of fine, dull weather which
favored our preparations for our at
tacks broke early yesterday. A heavy rain
fell during the night and the weather
is now stormy.
Line Broken at Several Points.
BY the Associated Press.
BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, Tuesday. November 20.-The
redoubtable Hindenburg line in the Cam
brai sector was broken in many places
today by the great force of the British
tanks and this afternoon the infantry
which followed through the gaps are still
battling their way forward.
The surprise attack was launched at
dawn over a wide front. In the first few
hours its progress was marked with evil
dent success. and up ito the latest re-
ports received at this time a p.m.) had
been moving along regularly, according to
schedule.
The resistance offered by the dazed
Germans this morning was negligible
and by noon British pioneers already
were at work laying roads across the
old front-line. trenches. while prisoners
in considerable numbers had begun to
come back from various directions. The
casualties of the attacking forces thus
far have been light. Great numbers OF
German dead lie before the main Hin
denburg trench, where the bewildered
enemy, taken unawares, made a half.
hearted attempt to stem the onrushine
Britons.
The battle was an innovation for the
western front. for 1t was begun with.
out any preliminary artillery work
Evening star., 1917-11-21

launched is apparently aimed at Cam
brai along this road.
What is known as the Hindenbburp
line was established by the German
commander last spring, when the IA
nous strategic retreat on the Somme
front was carried out. 1t was a sup-
posedly impregnabie barrier, which
had been in careful preparation.
Inroads Made on Line.
The British and French. however.
showed In the Arras battle last spring
CONTINUED on Second PaSe.1
Evening star., 1917-11-21
AMERICANS IN MEXICO
ORDERED TO BORDER

By the Associated Press ,.
Ell PASO. Tex. November 21.-Amer-
ican officials and employees of the
American Smelling and Refining Com
pany in the state of chihuahua have
been ordered to the border and eight
of the principal officials have already
arrived shsrs,s c9s T. 4 sResksEs Eek gsneFal
manager 4afzthe conlpanys Mexican IN
Iterests. said here the; action was a pre-
cautiona.y measure and that work had
been stopped to await Developments in
northern Mexico.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUSPENDS C. N. THOMPSON

The board of education today sus-
pended Charles N. Thompson. principal
Of the Jefferson School. from his duties.
The suspension Of Mr.. Thompson. who
was supervising principal of the eighth
division. is said to have resulted from
police charges that Mr.. Thompson re-
Gently operated an automobile while
under the influence of liquor.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
Votes to Omit Teas in War Saving.

BOSTON, November 21.-The Boston
Tea Party Chapter Of the Daughters of
the American Revolution has decided to
live up to its name and dump the tea
overheard" The chapter voted yesterday
to omit its usual teas during the coming
year and to give the money thus saved
to war relief funds.
Evening star., 1917-11-21

The announcement follows:
yesterday morning the Sd Army. un-
der command of Gen. the Hon. Sir
Julian Byng, delivered a number Of at
tacks between St Quentin and the River
Scarpe. These attacks were carried out
without previous artillery preparation.
and in each case the enemy was COM
pletely surprised.
"our troops have broken into the the
enemy's position to dep.n OF ,ise ps
front, and have captured several thou
sand prisoners with a number OF guns.
Our operations are continuing.
"At the hour of assault on the princl-
pal front of attack large number OF
tanks moved forward in advance OF the
infantry and broke through successive
belts of German wire which were OF
great depth and strength.
Follow Through Gaps.
Following through the gaps made by
the tanks English, Scottish and Irish
regiments swept over the enemy's out
posts and stormed the first defensive
system of the Hindenburg line on the
whole front.
..Our infantry and tanks then swept
on in accordance with the program. and
captured the German second system of
defense more than mile beyond. This
latter is known as the Hlndenburg sup
port line
"In the course of this advance East
County troops took the hamlet of
Benavis and Lateau wood after stiff
hghting."
English rife regiments and light in
fantry captured La Vacquerie and the
formidable defenses on the spur known
as Welsh ridge. Other English county
troops stormed the village of Ribecourt
and fought their way through Coillet
wood.
Highland territorial battalions cross
ed the Grand ravine and entered Fles-
quieres. where fierce fighting took place
The West Riding ,Territorials captured
Havrincourt and the German trench
systems north of the village, while the
Ulster batalions. covering the latter's
left flank, moved northward up the
west bank of the Canal du Nord.
Rapid Progress Made.
Later in the morning our advance
was continued and rapid progress was
Evening star., 1917-11-21
BRITISH ARE WITHIN
FIVE MILES OF JERUSALEM

BY the Associated Frefs
LONDON. November 21.-The British
forces in Palestine have now advanced
Ave miles northwest of Jerusalem. the
war office announces.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
GOVERNMENT SEXES
10000 TONS OF SUGAR

NEW YORK, November 21.-Ten thou
sand tons of sugar which had been
purchased for the imperial Russian
government before the revolution and
stored in a warehouse here was seized
today by Federal Administrator George
NJ. Rolph. It will be placed upon the
market immediately and will be dis
tribated to reteifers by the American,
reiRers sugar committee. s S-~s---@s
Evening star., 1917-11-21
Enemy Rule Applied to Americans.

COPENHAGEN, November 21.-The
quiring report on all properties in
Germany belonging to enemy citizens
has: now been extended to American
citizens. Tho reports are Of such ma
ture that they can be used as basis
for financial reprisals.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
Fuel Shortage Serious in Munich.

COPENHAGEN, November 21.-An con-
certs, lectures and public meetings in
Munich Bavaria, have been prohibited
between December l and mid-February.
This action is taken because of the fuel
shortage. which is steadily becoming
wOrso.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
B0LO ASSOCIATE ARRESTED.
Signor Cavallinie in Custody in
Italy, It Is Announced.

PARIS. November 21.-Capt. Bouchar-
don. who is investigating the Bolo Pasha
affair, has received news that Signor
Cavallinie. an italian and an associate
of Boio. has been arrested in Italy. A
woman friend of Cavallinie also was
taken into custody
Evening star., 1917-11-21

The Paris Matin. on October Is. said
that Signor Cava1linie was the interme-
diary between Abbas Hilrni. former Khe-.
dive of Egypt, and Boio Pasha. Accord
ing to the newspaper. Cavallinie went to
a hotel In Paris in April. 1915. with two
million francs. To q friend who accom-
carne out Of the hotel with him as Bolo
Pasha.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight and tomorrow; little
change in temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm. today: Highest, 53, at
els p. m. yesterday: lowest. Al. at !
am. today.
Full report on page 16.
Evening star., 1917-11-21

Sworn Net Circulation. Month of October.
1917. Daily Average. ss,se5s Sunday. e4.ss2.
Evening star., 1917-11-21
Member Of the Associated Pres.

The Associated Press 10 exclusively entitled to
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to II or NOT otherwise credited In this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1917-11-21

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ONG OIA>A TWO CENTS ELsEwHERE.
Evening star., 1917-11-21

CLOSING NEW YORK STOCKS PAGE 1s.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-04
DRINK HOT WATER
BEFORE BREAKFAST
Says you really feel clean, sweet
and fresh inside, and
are seldom i'll.

II You drr accustomed 10 wake ui
with q coated tongue, foul }rOal or
a dull dizzy headache. or, If your
meals sour and turn into gas aul
acids, YOU have a real surprise await.
ing YOU
Tomorrow morning. Immediately
upon arising. drink glass Of hot
water with a teaspoonrLl Of limestone
phosphate in IT, This is intended t.
first ncutralizc and then wash out of
your stomach liver, kidneys and thi-.
ty feet Of intestines all the indigest
ible waste poisons, sour bile and toX-
ins, thus cleansing, swcetcnng and
purifying the entire alimentary canal
Those subject to sick headaches,
backache, bilious attacks, constipation
or any form OF stomach trouble, con.
stipation or any form OF stomach trou.
Bile, are urged to get a quarter pound
of limestone phosphate from the drug
store and begin enjoying this morning
inside bath, 1t is said that men and
women who try this become enthusi.
astic and keep it up daily 1t is a
splendid health measure for It is more
important to keep clean and pure on
the inside than on the outside. be.
cause the skin pores do not absorb
impurities into the blood. causing dis.
ease. while the bowel pores do
The principle OF bathing inside is
not new. as millions Of people prac
tice it Just as hot water and soap
cleanse, purify and ireshen the skin,
SO hot water an a tcaspoouiul of limo.
stone phosphate act on the stomach
liver kidneys and bowels Limestone
phosphate is an inexpensive white
powder and almost tasteless.