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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10
WINTHROP
Patience Stanley Chapter, D.. A.
r.. Picnic Supper-Big Party
of Local Men Return from a
Successful Hunting Trip-Red
Cross and Hospital Supplies
Meeting on Tuesday

Will all those working on hospital
Cross membership committee meet at
the library Tuesday evening, Dec. II,
at O'Clock relative to the drive for
securing new members for the Red
Cross.
David N, Lewis of Skowhegan,
grand warden Of the Grand Lodge of
Maine, y. K. Q. p, visited Winthrop
Friday evening with the purpose of
getting in touch with the members of
Maranacook Lodge, y. f. O.. p. Al
though the secretary notified members
of his coming, only four members an
peared at the hall. Mr.. Lewis is trv-
ing to arouse some interest in the or
der and it is a pity more were not 70
meet him. Mr.. Lewis appointed Fred
> jackson as one of the trustees Of
the local lodge.
Patience Stanley Chapter. D. A. r..
enjoyed their last meeting with the
regent, Mrs. G. Fl. Shaw. Covers Tor
20 were laid at the picnic supper. Fol-
lowing the supper came the mystery
bag which contained many lovely
hand made gifts.
Mrs. George Kimball left Saturday
for Hartford, Conn, to join her hus-
band who went there about two
weeks ago. Mrs. Ruth Putnam ac-
companied her as far as Lynn, Mass.
Mrs, EliHor Moody, one of our oldest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10
residents, is Very i'll at her home on
the Readfield road

residents, is Very i'll at her home on
the Readfield road.
Sydney Mason, our village mail car
rier, has resigned as carrier and is
planning to move to Livermore Falls,
where he has very lucrative position
in view. Walter jackson, who has
been substitute, is hoping to receive
the appointment as carrier.
A. |. Smith of Middletown, Conn,
who has been guest of relatives in
town, left Saturday on his return. His
mother. Mrs. Laura Smith, accompan-
led him and together they will visit
Mrs. Smiths other son, Burton and
wife. in Maiden, Mass.
The hunting party Of II, who went
to Earle Norcross' camp at Moosehead
Saturday Dec /, returned to town
Saturday, Dec. s, having been sue
cessful in shooting seven deer. The
snow was very deep when they ar
rived at the camp a week ago, but
settled considerably during the week.
1t was very cold when they left
camp Saturday morning at o'clock.
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HUGE SHIPMENT
Continued from Page One)

100 cases of window glass, to shut out
the biting winds, and clothing Of every
description.
Much of the food and other supplAs
was purchased by the relief committee
OF which Henry b Endicott is chairman
and James j. Phelan vice chairman in
anticipation Of the contributions which
they are counting upon receiving from the
people of the state.
Chairman Endicott and other members
of the committee were at the State House
much Of the day today and orders were
placed for 10000 pairs Of shoes, 10000
pairs of stockings. 5000 pairs of mittens
and gloves, and large consignments OF
window glass food and clothing to be dis
patched on the second steamer which will
sail, according to present plans, before
noon Tuesday.
No further medical supplies and no more
doctors and nurses are needed for the re-
lief work at present. according to the in
formation received at the Red Cross head
quarters from John F. Moores of this
city, who has general direction of all the
American Red Cross air. James Jackson
New England director of Red Cross work
reiterated today that a sufficient supply
OF clothing had already been received and
shipped to care for the needs in Halifax.
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BRUNSWICK is SENDING
AID FOR HALIFAX

Brunswick, Dec. 9.-Cnder the aus
pieces of the Brunswick Chapter of the
Red Cross 50 cases Of blankets and
clothing have been packed and are
ready for shipment for Halifax and
enough material to fill seven or eight
more cases is in the court room ready
TO be packed.
About 100 men and women assisted
by the Boy Scouts put in the entire
afternoon collecting, sorting and count
ing the goods. Most of the goods which
remained unpacked came from Free
port Saturday night, being from the
t'reeport branch of the Brunswick
Chapter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10
AMERICAN RED CROSS
GETS SERUM CALLS

Washington, Dec 9.-Urgent calls for
anti-pneumonia serum and diphtheria
anti-toxin came to the American Red
Cross headquarters tonight from relief
workers at Halifax. The public healta
service arranged to supply sufficient anti
toxin for 500 patients, and long distance
telephone calls to the four laboratories in
the country which make anti-pneumonia
serum brought assurances that a large
part Of the 1000 units wanted would be on
the way north before morning.
Two express carloads of clothing and
shoes, including 500 overcoats, will be
shipped to Halifax from New York to-
morrow. To meet the demand for glass to
replace the shattered windows. relief
workers today ordered five carloads of
glass-two at Bangor. two at Augusta
and one at Gardiner, Mane-to be started
for Halifax at once.
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RAY NYE PRAISED
FOR HEROISM

washington. Dec. 9.--Chief Gunhei
Mate Ray Nye has been officially CO"
mended by Secretary Daniels FOR neros"
in jumping overheard from the battlesh"
Pennsylvania and rescuing man irO"
drowning.
The water was covered with debris a.
the result of collision with a tugooS
towing car float" says the navai o'
partment's statement describing the in'
dent. but without hesitation Nye Juh,F
ed overheard and, swimming against ~
current made by the propeliers gong u"
speed astern. reached the drowning ma
and kept him above water until picked u'
by tugboat."
Nye enlisted In the navy 20 years ago 9
Newport, r. l., where his wife now f'e'
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EAST WINTHROP

G. K. Freeman of New Haven. Conn,
is passing a few days with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Freeman.
Willard jackson of Fort Preble is
passing few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. V. e. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Healey, who have
for the past year been stopping in Au-
gusta. have secured position with Har-
~ Winslow
Mr. and Mrs. III. Hartung of Booth
bay Harbor visited Mrs. Hartung's sis
ter Mrs. G. II. kilbreth few days
tho past week.
Mrs. l.. NJ Greene, who has been Wis
iting in Massachusetts, returned home
Tuesday.
George b. Mari has been confined
to the house for few days with a
sprained ankle.
War savings certificate stamps and
thrift stamps can be purchased at the
poStOffice.
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Margaret MOVIE, years, Veith street,
missing.
David Howe. IL years, missing.
Harvey Parker, Richmond street. miss
ing.
Mrs. Minnie Penny, Russell street. miss
ing.
Russell Lee. wife and chilu. North Al
bert street missing.
Thomas Walsh. yardmaster at Deepwa-
ter. missing.
Mrs Mamie Walsh, CampheI ROAD.
missing.
Frank Walsh, D. A. r., misc:ng.
Edna Walsh. missing.
Mrs. Michael Ryan, harrington street,
missing.
Carman McHall. employee at drydock,
missing.
Frank Heating, employed at Pier s.,
Richmond, and two children, frank ana
Russell. 1 years and IS months, respec-
lively, living on rNeedham street, missing.
/, Mrs Cornelius McTierney, East Young
street, dead.
Nineteen people are known to be dead
in Dartmouth. There are some still miss
ing and others are presumed to have
been killed. Eight bodies are at Q. e.
Zinck's undertaking rooms. They are
those Of:
Conrad G. GLAND.
Barker child, about years
Colored man name unknown.
Five unidentified persons, one presume
to be Charles Shrum, another a little In
dian girl
In F. Misener's undertaking rooms are
the bodies of:
Mrs. James Cooper. Hawthorne street.
Miss Baxter. North Dartmouth.
Mrs Wright North Dartmouth.
Mrs. Brent
Mrs. .Shrum
Mr.. Gay.
Child of Mr.. and Mrs. staples,
Three unidentified.
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BAYONET SCHOOL
GRADUATES READY
TO GO over TOP

With the American Army in France,
Dec. Shy the Associated Press).-
The graduating exercises Of the
large bayonet schools today were wit
messed by several generals and their
stafis. The men are ready to go over
the top
The scene Of the graduation was in
a broad grassy valley. A British SER
geant major in charge Of the actual in
struction put the men through the
bayonet drill so vigorously that more
than one man was hurt. The instruc-
tor himself so narrowly escaped IL
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ENGLAND NEEDS ALL
HER FIGHTING MEN

New York, Dec. 9.-British subjects
IN the United States of military age
were warned in circular letter sent
out from here tonight by Brig Gen
W. \. White, head of the British and
Canadian recruiting mission, that the
British Empire mot only needs but
has an undoubted claim to the services
Of every Britisher of fighting age"
Although negotiations are underway
between the British and the United
States government to draft from the
10000 Britfshers Of draft age, includ-
ing English, Irish. Scotch and Cana
dams in this country, men will be &C
cepted at once. for the need is impera-
tive, Gen. White declared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10
SAW SUBMARINE IN
TOW NEAR HALIFAX

An Atlantic Port. Dec. 9.-Two mys-
ferrous craft. apparently a large sub
marine in tow of a steam vessel, were
sighted off the Nova Scotia coast in
the vicinity Of Halifax. on the night
before the Halifax explosion, accord
ing to the captain Of steamship which
arrived here from a st. Lawrence river
port Saturday.
He said his steamship nearly ran
into the two strange craft, neither Of
which displayed any lights. At first he
believed the vessel in. tow was buoy,
but later became convinced it was a
large submarine. The towing vessel.
he said, appeared to he signalling either
some other ship or a point on the
shore.
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bayonet point in the hands of a charg
ing young American that his tun:
was cut
Now then" the sergeant. with a
heavy long stick in his hand, wOu3
say. when | tell YOU men TO turn r
to get the point to me. Now turn. Give
'em hell That's good"
Even more Vigor was shown by 2.
men as they occupied the trench lr
and with their officers went over t0-
top in charge. meeting dummy Ger
mans on the way and finally occupying
tie enemy trenches
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CUBA LIKELY TO
DECLARE WAR UPON
kUSTR|A-HUNCARY

Havana. Dec. 9.--The belief was e1.
pressed by several congressman this
afternoon that President Menocal To-
morrow would send message to Con
gress asking that q declaration he
made that a state of war exists be
tween Cuba and Austria Hungary,
Cuba was the first of the Latin Am.
erican countries to follow the United
States in declaring war against Ger
many. and the expectation is that she
will duplicate this action in the case Of
Austria Hungary.
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James r. Webber

Funeral services for the late James
+. Weber We're held at p. NJ. Sat
urday from the home of his brother,
Sylvester S. Weber, 176 Second
street. Rev. +. w. Weber otficiated
in the presence of the friends and rela-
tives of the deceased Interment was
in the family lot at the Hallowell
cemetery. The bearers were Sylvester
s, Edwin O., and Samuel II. Weber
and George T. kilgore.
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GOV. KEYES APPEALS TO
PEOPLE NEW HAMP. TO
AID HALIFAX SUFFERS

Concord, \. H., Dec "a proclama-
ton appealing to the people of New
Hampshire for aid for the Halifax ex
losion sufferers was issued by Cover
Tor Keyes, today.
The governor places all relief plans
and the handling of funds in charge of
the State Public Safety Committee.
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We wish to thank the neighbors and
friends for the many kindnesses and
sympathy shown in our recent bereave-
mcnt.
MIR. and MRS. EDWIN Q. WEBER.
MR.. and MRS. SYLVESTER s. WEB
Der.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

A bowling contest of two CLOSELY
matched teams will be rolled at 80
o'clock at the local alleys betwoer
teams No. 1 and No. . of Marston {
Brooks. This is a game in the Civ
League series and promises to f:rnisi
the bowling fans with good sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

Funeral services for Estella T. Boot
by. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Darn
Boothby of Manchester were held from
their homo in that town at > T, N
Sunday. Rev. f. W. Webber of Hal
lowell officiating. 1nterment was IN tn
family lot at the Hallowell cemetCr
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War Matter Of Nations

War is now not a matter of men, but
of nations it adds. IAN of the re-
sources OF the combatants, human ana
material, are thrown into the scale
Replying to the contention that the mi
ltia cannot be ordered out by the rresl-
dent or sent abroad for duty, the govern
ment says:
at has long been settled under our
scheme Of constitutional government ana
the statutes that the power resides in only
one person to decide when the emergency
arises which justites the calling out OF
the militia; that person is the command
er-in-chief. the President. 1t is not even
for the governor of the state much less
private militiaman to say that the Pres
ident has wrongly decided"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

At 80 O'Clock this evening at Civ
hall Rev. H. i. Dunnack will SPEAK IN
the interests of the Red Cross drive T.
is hoped that a large number will A..
resent at the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

Regular meeting at 80 O'Clock Iii,
evening of Gen. c. w. Tilden Cam
No. 90. S. of " AS this is election
night all members should he present
as much depends upon the proper 81.
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AUGUSTA, PORTLAND
AND BANGOR TO AID

Portland, Me-, Dec. "a carload Of
clothing will be shipped by the Port
land Red Cross TO Halifax tomorrow.
have also been made By
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ARE FRIVOLOUS
Continued from Page One)

The brief chara cterizes as "unfounded
the contention that compulsory military
service is contrary TO the spirit Of de-
mocracy and says that while occasions
for the draft i'm this country have been
infrequent 1T has been resorted TO with
out tinching when the emergency arose.
1t was largely through this method that
the Revolutionary War was successfully
concluded the government declares. and
under the conditions of modern, warfare
this means Of raising AN army is "the
most prudent, just and equitable method
which can he employed
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Lee Driscoll. Ralph Bryan. Willrei
Lcrette and Ralph Kittrodgc lief; Sur.
day evening for HaVerhill Mas
where they have employment at the
Winchester shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

Willard Lchr returned Sunday Morn,
ing TO North Abingdon, Mass. after g,
brief visit in Hallowell as the sucs =
friends,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

Everett Trask. who is cmplovsd
Bath, passed the weekend in Han
well.
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HELP APPEAL
Continued from Page Onel

thus been wiped, out of existence, as
many more partially destroyed and
from $1,000 to 10000 persons rendered
homeless.
1T is feared that as many as 200 per
sons have been killed, thousands nave
been injured and in nearly all cases the
families in the devastated areas have been
left destitute and penniless. The strick
en- district was occupied almost exclusive
ly by the people of the industrial ana
poorer classes.
$25,000,Coo Urgently Needed
For the present and immediate future
shelter and maintenance is beng toun0
for them in public buildings ana private
homes. but the season of the year renders
1t imperative that immediate steps snail
be taken to begin the work of reconstruC-
ton. For this purpose We estimate that
between s2000o,O00 and s250oO,Go will b"
required, and in the names of those
stricken communities we send out this
message Of appeal to the general public
of Canada for immediate help.
THE numerous dead are beyond our
help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

Regular meeting of Granite CITY :.
tekah Lodge, No. l36. at 80 o'clo,.
this evening. A good attendance is d.
sired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

the Red Cross for the shipment OF hVe
carloads of window glass tomorrow
one from Augusta and two from ban
gor.
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FROM HALL0WELL
TELEPHONE 24s.R

Lehgh Valley Barge No. 767 Freed by the U. Lighthouse
Steamer Zzania"-Loca Men Leave for Massachuses-Fu
neral Services of Late James F. Weber on SaurdayRev
f. Dunnack Speaks City Hall Tonight in Interest of Ra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

Mrs. II. G. Buhar returned Saturlv
to her home in Boston. after ,isjtir,
relatives here for the past two weasS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

George Nigus of Worcester. Mass ;!
visiting Hallowell friends for f.
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

Edwin o. Weber of Beverly. Mas.
is visiting his brother, :. S. Web,
of this city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-10

Allen Niles left Friday afternoon :,
Boston.
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A Singular Coinc idence

IN Associated Press dispatch from
Pittsburgh. telling of ammunition plant
explosion there, was coming over the
leased wire of the Canadian Press at
FIVE minutes after 8 o'clock Thursday
morning and the operator there had
Just copied the word Explosion when
The building rocked with the force of
the blow. Reading faster than he
wrote NJ. l.. Backer. the operator, Was
getting the cause of the explosion has
not been determined"
Tho wire broke on explosion" but
while the typewriter was trying TO
lump away from him Backer finished
the sentence. That was the last word
that came for six hours.
Less than an hour later Backer en-
tered his home to find his baby in a
cradle safe under blanket which was
covered with shower of glass. His
wife was badly injured. Part of a
shell. weighing Is pounds, ploughed
through the wall of his home. two feet
over the place where the baby slept.
James Hickey, superintendent of the
eastern division Of the Canadian
hrcss. working at his desk in the
same building with Backer, was hurled
through door but not seriously hurt.
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Continued from Page One)

general. Theodore Fisher, vice consul,
was badly cut about the head by fly
ing glass, but otherwise was unhurt.
Mr.. Watts has received number OF
kilograms from the State department
asking about the situation, especial!
regarding the safety of Americans, and
while answers were promptly filed, APP
parently they never reached WASH
incton.
Except for the fact that he was two
minutes late in reaching the consul
ate the consul general would have been
killed or seriously injured, for plate
glass window behind his desk was
shattered.
Details Asked All to Aid
IN order to avoid confusion, Amorl-
can and Canadian cities which nave
planned to ship supplies here were re-
uuested In a statement issued today by
tho repairs and reconstruction COM
mttee To wire reasonably accurate
description Of materials offered before
shipments are made.
building materials of every kind, es-
peciaily lumber and roofing products.
are most urgently needed.
Weather conditions at present exist
ing and expected At this time of the
year" tho committee announced, are
most Indictment and repair and recon
struction work must he carried for
ward with all possible speed to avert
q largely increased casualty list
an OF the railroads connecting with
aud running into Halifax have been
requested to expedite shipments and
committees sending relief supplies are
asked to pacard all cars:
Halifax Itcliet-i;ush.
Under the plan adopted AS offering
the best means OF saving duplication
and confusion, cities anxious to help
should telegraph COL Il. :. Low as to
" hat they have to offer
Await reply from Col. Vow before
shipping what you have telegraphed is
ready TO come forward" the commit
tee added.
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Exciting Moments on Mont Blanc

Exciting moments aboard the Mont
l'lanc before the ship became an en-
EiuC If destruction were described by
her officers today. Captain Lamedoc
pcrsistcntly has refused to make a
statement. 81 shall make my state
rncut to the admiralty court" he said.
The inquiry of the admiralty court
will he opened tomorrow.
All those aboard the Mont Blanc
escaped from the ship but three were
:, hscqucntly wounded by projectiles.
ono. a gunner. died today. A wireless
crerator struck by bit of steel was
dangerously injured and may die. The
injuries OF the third man were not Sc
rious.
The men seemed still dazcd by their
experience but one thought held fast
in their minds That was that they had
,ealized that the explosion of $50 tons
trinitrotoluol IT. \. To would spell
disaster and in the moments that pre-,
.eded it they had mental pictures OF
frightful slaughter.
II have been in the war. ! have been
i'm front of German guns, but never ne
fore was there an explosion like this.
aid one OF the crew. ut was worse
,han 100 shells A shell will blow up
bouse. but. Mon dieu, this blew MP q
lily. one was safe nowhere. We were
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Act Of Splendid Heroism

How tho city of Halifax was saved
from greater damage Thursday by the
daring and bravery of a former Brit
ish skipper was revea led for the first
time TODAY
The British steamer Picton, heavily
laden with munitions, like the Mont
Blanc. which was blown up. was ly-
ing close enough to he ripped and
torn 10y the explosion. Nearly every
member OF her crew, including her
commander, was killed. Later as fire
started on the decks the few of the
crew who were able to pick themselves
tlp from under the wreckage fed. There
was no live man left aboard to stop
the spread Of the flames, which soon
would reach the cargo of high explo-
sives in the holds.
Nnd then came an act of heroism
worthy Of the best traditions of the
sea. Captain j. w. Harrison. marine
superintendent of the Furness- Witty
Lin" At Halifax, knew that the Picton
had put in here several days before
with Il broken rudder while proceed
ing from an American port. Harrison
knew of the cargo. He could see little
rising from the deck of the helpless
ship The vessel. moored at the Acadi-
an sugar refinery. was nearer the
heart of the city and if she blew up,
the shock would rae another part of
iialitaN.
II took but a moment to have one
messenger dispatch hundreds of others
about the street warning the people
T." ice TO the open. They fed as If
from an invading foe. not asking or
knowing why.
Few moments more and Capt. Har-
Ison reached the blazing ship and
practically unaided he cut the steel
hawsers and set her adrift. But he went
with her, The fire was easily accessi-
hlc and attaching a reel of hose he
played stream on the blaze and soon
had IL under control. The position
# the Picton. lying helpless along the
dartmouth shore, would indicate that
capt. Harrison opened the seacocks
and let in a flood of water to prevent
IN explosion below. Regarding this.
however, he declined TO make any
statement and would not. in fact. dis