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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
True Balance in Relationship

In this paragraph will be seen an en-
deaNor to arrive 1T a true balance in
the proper relationship between OIL
GERS and enlisted men ou the one hand
to encourage an exchange Of conf
dence and co-opera ton between the Of
ficer and the soldier ard on the other
to avoid personal intimacias between
m officer and any particular soldier or
soldiers. which might have tendency
10 lead to favoritism or TO the suS-
picion of favoritism in assignments
Tor duties or cause discomfort on the
part of those not elected for special
intimacy by tie officer in question.
In the emergency of battle when
ever conditions tend TO district mems
attention and peril is on every side.
safety for command frequently lies
only in its organized and co-crdinated
activity and this can proceed from one
inspiration alone-the instant undues-
tioning compliance by all with the
voice of authority. There is no time
to debate: no opportunity 10 consider
the men must have acquired their rule
of acting-attention and obedience 10
command. This habit cannot be ere
ated in emergency and forgotten. under
other circumstances. hut must result
from practice which tolerates no OK
ceptions either of persons or occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
.RUM0RED KERENSKY
NEARING PETROGRAO
WITH ARMED FORCES

Copenhagen, bee. ia report that
former Premier kercnsky of Russia.
supported by some thousands Of
troops. has appeared in the vicinity of
Petrograd, is contained in a dispatch
from lIaparanda. in sweden, ut the
Finnish frontier. to the BcrlinGske Ii
dende The Eolshevilli are said to have
sent troops against him.
All advices which have ben receiv-
ed recently regarding conditions in
Russia have tended to show that the
Bolsheviki We're Strengthening their
position and We're encuuntcring little
opposition. except on the part of foS-
sacks in southern Russia. Under these
conditions. it appears hardly probable
that kerensky could assemble u force
Of any size and reach the Vicinity of
Petrograd. After his escape from the
capital kerensky disappeared. lie re-
Gently was said To be in hiding in a
place safe from his enemies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
CONGRESS- GETS BUSY WITH
AMERICAN RAILROAD CRISIS
Senate Proposes Probe
Of Recommendation
for Federal Operation
Rep. LenroOt Pro-
poses Gov ern m e n t
Equipment Plan

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Coneress got busy
on the railroad situa ton today despite
the fact that the administration spokes-
men gave indications that President VII
son will present his plans after the holi-
day recess.
Investigate Recommendations
The Senate adopted d resolution by SEN
ator Cummns providing an immediate in
vestigaton OF the Interstate Commerce
Commissions recent recommendations fos
government operation unless Congress
wishes to assist the roads by permitting
their practical unihcation and giving. f.
nanCial assistance.
Senator Sterling OF South Dakota intro
ducei a resolution for appointment by tha
President Of general freight traffic d.
rector. 1t was referred to committee
Propose Government Equipment
In the House Rep I.enroot Of Wilson's
son proposed the formation az 4 great
Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
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MILK PRODUCERS
SAY PROFITS SCANT
SOME SHOW Loss

Boston Dec. 1S.~Milk producers to-
day told the federal milk commission
for New England Of the high cost of
producing milk and Of what they term
ed tie scant profits resulting from the
business. Dealers and consumers will
he heard later.
Various Deductions
Richard Pattee and Roger sherman
IIoar. secretary OF the New England
Milk Producers Association, testified
that the price Of eight cents a quart
did not represent the real amount the
producers received, as there We're de-
auctions FOR costs OF accounting, test
ing. transportation and other things.
Many of the producers in our asso-
citation are regularly subjected to
losses of % per cent in the eight cent
price by these deductions. said Mr..
Pattce. He added that the New Eng
land Milk Producers Association rep
resented II gao milk producing farm
ers ana that the price Of farm labor
was high in all parts of the section
covered by his organization because
the hands were working for NUM-
tions factc lies and other Jobs In the
city.
George NJ Putnam. president of the
Federation cf Farm Bureaus Of New
Hampshire. offered figures which he
gathered himself to show that with a
herd of 80 COWS. the cost of milk that
lie sent to the market five per cent
mike was S.NS cents a quart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
RECALL Gen.
COCKTAILS FOR
ACTIVE SERVICE

Washington, Dec. 1S-Maior General
Cocktails has been recalled to active SER
vice and detailed as acting quartermas-
ter general to succeed Mai. Gen Sharpe,
detached by Secretary Baker to serve as
a member Of the war departments new
war council
Moving Forward on War Council
By this action Secretary Baker TO-
day moved forward the organization
of his newly created war council
General Bliss, chief of staff. and Ma
cor General CroWder the other ottic rs
n the council, will retain THEN IN, $
ent positions the former as chief of
staff, and the latter as judge advocate
general and provost marshall general.
General Bliss retires Dec. q for aye,
but probably Will continue on the coun-
Gil.
Mr.. Baker decided that officers of II .
council must be in the war u pa, tmynt
tuilding.
The new council probably will UNDER
take to make certain tn" delivery Of
whatever military strength was pledg-
ed 20 the allies at the war conference
n Paris.
Other Changes Announced
In announcing this today secretary Bl-
ker also said Brig. Gen. John d. Barrette
had been detailed as acting chief of coast
artillery in place Of May. Gen. Weaver
and Brig. Gen. Charles & Wheeler as
acting chief of ordnance in place Of MAJ
Gen. Crozier. Generals Weaver and Nro-
zier also are members of the new council
Opposition to the nomination Of Gen.
Crozier for another term of four years
duty as chief of ordnance held up con-
frmatio in the Senate today and action
went over until after the Christmas holi-
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
SEVEN YEAR LIMIT FOR
PROHIBITION RATIFICATION
Senate Accepts Resolu-
ton Passed by House
House to Vote on
Suffrage, Jan. 10
Congress Closes for
Holiday Recess

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The constitu-
tional amendment for natl lal prohi
hilton was finally submitted by Con-
2ress to the states. for ratification or
rejection within seven years. The Sen
ate completed Congressional action by
accepting the resolution as passed yes
terday by the House, A. to s. without
roll call.
Discussion in Senate
Immediately after the Senate con
vened today. Senator Sheppard Of
Texas called up the national prohibi-
ton amendment and moved that the
Senate concur in the House amend
mcnts. Vice President Marshall ruled
that two-thirdS vote would he re-
quirCd for concurrence.
Senator Borah objected 10 accepting
Continued on Page 5-col. y
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SHOULD AID
Regardless of Gain in
Winning War
State Master Thompson Makes Strong
Appeal to Patrons Of Husbandry-
$50 Oranges in State at Present
Degrees Worked at Lewiston

Lewiston, Me. Doc is. IF the
production Of food is to nc con
eidered from the viewpoint Of pa
,riotism' said state Master William
J. Thompson of South china in his ad-
dress at the annual convention of the
Maine State Grange. Patrons of Hus-
handry, today there can hc no doubt
that one Of the most patriotic duties
during the war is to provide ourselves
and our allies with an abundance Of
food"
Urges Farmers to Assist
II trust and believe that every farm
er, SO far as he is able he added.
will put forth every effort. regard
less Of immediate gain or profit TO as
sist in winning this war No ono doubts
that the farmers and this organization
can be relied upon to do their part.
This order was born 80 years ago,
just after the Civil War when tho
country was divided by bitter hatred.
Ono Of its purposes was to assist in
the reconstruction Of the country.
When this war closes. the work Of the
Grange will he needed the world over
during the reconstruotio period Of the
world.
las VIC lock out over the present CON
ditior Of the world, New England
farm with its peace and comfort ncv-
er locked more attractive
State Master Thompson reported
there are 430 Oranges in the 322 cities
towns and plantations in the State. He
said the New England Milk Producers
Association. which he termed ~ child
of the, Grange" has accomplished much
in the way of obtaining better prices
for milk and cream"
Report of Treasurer
TUESDAY fOrenoonS session. which
Continued on Page sCoI. 81
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'Superiors are forbidden to injure
those under their authority by tyran-
nical or capricious conduct or by
abusive language. While maintaining
discipline and the thorough and
prompt performance If military duty
all officers. in dealing with enlisted
men will bear in mind the absolute
necessity Of treating them SO as to
preserve their self-respect Officers
will keep in a close touch as possible
with the men under their command,
will strive to build up such rela
tons of confidence and sympathy as
win insure the free approach Of their
men t. them for counsel and assist
ance. This relationship may he gain
ed and maintained without relation to
the bonds Of discipline and With great
benefit 10 the service as a whole"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
AUGUSTA LEADS
ENTIRE STATE

Portland, Me-, Dec. IS.-The new
members added to the Red Cross So
ciety reported TO State headquarters
today We're 1891. making q total for
the two DAYS canvass Of 3o,739. The
Augusta Chapter leads with a total
OF 5S49 which is a thousand more
than the quota. 'enobscot is second
with 456l for the two days and Port
land third with total of 1894. Nine
teen of the % chapters in the State
reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
new AIR RAID
UPON ENGLAND
REACHES LONDON

London, Dec. 1S.--Gcrman airships
raidcd English coast towns tonight.
Some Of the raiders reached London,
where they were mot with heavy
fire. Numerous bombs were dropped.
Drop Bombs in London
An official announcement of the raid
says:
Hostile aeroplanes crossed the E.s-
sex and Kent coast about ola O'Clock
and proceeded towards London Some
Of the raiders reached the London dis
trict and dropped bombs. Bombs were
also dropped in Kent and Essex
Reports of casualties and damage
have not Vet been received our guns
and airplanes were both in action"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
distribution
IS BIGGEST
COAL PROBLEM

New York. Dec. 1s.-Coal shortages In
various parts of the country cannot fair
ly he attributable altogether to lack OF
transportation, said a statement issued
here tonight by Fairfax Harrison, chair
man Of the Railroads War Board The
problem primarily is one OF distribution
for which the public must share the re-
sponsibilty, the War Board declared.
Railroads Haul More Coal
Figures showing that the railroads OF
the country had hauled approxiiN atelS
81 90. 0I0 tons more coal from April to No
vember, inclusive. than they did in the
81 me period last year were contained in
the statement. which follows in part:
The present coal problem is not. as has
been represented altogether a problem 0.
transportation, 1t is primarily problem
of distribution for which the pubic nlusc
share the responsibility. The results can
not, with their existing facilities handle
a much larger tonnage of coal so long as
the present system of distribution pre-
walls. The present system OF distribution
IL wolves A great amount Of cross-hauiing
or coal and waste Of transportation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
19 LIVES LOST WHEN TWO AMERICAN U.B0ATS
COLLIDE DURING FOG IN HOME WATERS
F-3 Rams and Sinks FL
Co m m ander of
Sunken Vessel Among
Five we'd Navy
Department Gives No
Details

Washington, Dec. IS. : Nineteen
lives were lost when the American
submarine FL was rammed and sunk
by submarine F-3 in home waters dur
ing a fog on Monday afternoon.
The t'-3 was unchanged and picked
mp five survivors OF her victim
Secretary Daniels announced the
disaster late today in brief state
ment which gave no further details.
Lieut.. \. f. Montgomery, command
ing officer of the FL. was among the
five saved. His mother. Mrs Julia
Montgomery. lives at Fort H. G..
Wright ~ Y.
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CLOTHING LACK
Overcrowding and Bad
Sanitation Blamed
Surgeon General Goraas Reports on
Disease Epidemies in Army Camps
Remedial Steps Already Taken

Washington, Dee. lS.--Insufficiert
clothing, over -crowding and bad SAM
tary conditions are held largely respon
sible for disease epidemics al Camp
Bowie. Texas; Camp Funston, Kansas;
Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma, and Camp
Sewer. South Carolina, by Surgeon
General Gorgas in reports to Secretary
Baker made public today on the le-
suit of his personal inspection of the
camps.
Base Hospitals Not Completed
With the exception Of Funston. nona
of the camp base hospitals has been
completed, Gen. Gorgas says, and this
is handicapping the medical officers in
treating patients. He recommends the
rushing of this work, particularly the
installation of the necessary plumbing.
General Gorgas points out that viz
tually all the disease is brought to the
camps by incoming men and recon-
mends the establishment Of observa-
ton camps for all new corners 50 that
they may be observed for such time rs
the division surgeon shall deem neces-
'14 y dltt SiIiil6tl tpiluItlOllS ne lCt-
ommends that 20 square feet of floor
space be furnished for each man at all
camps. In some cases now only 20 feet
is provided.
Remedial Steps Taken
Steps 10 remedy existing unfavora-
BILE conditions have been taken by di-
vision commanders as far as possible
the reports say winter clothing is be-
ing supplied as rapidly az received
Lack Of war garments during the cold
weather of the late fall is believed by
Gen. Gorgas to have contributed large
~ to the spread of pneumonia
At Camp Bowie. where the 36th Guard
division is training, Gen. Gorgas re-
ported Al deaths during the past month
from pneumonia out of 400 cases ad-
mitted to the hospital.
Az Camp Funston. the seth National
Army Division there have been 4%
deaths from pneumonia with 12g cases
and ~ from meningitis with 70 cases
Serious Conditions at Camp Sewer
Sanitary conditions at Camp Sewer are
described by Gen. Gorgas rs serious. Six
" men have died Of pneumonia in the
past month and the camp has been expos
g. TO a general epidemic Of measles. about
200 cases having occurred during the
month. During the month also there
have been lis cases of pneumonia and L.
cases. Of meningitis The basic cause o.
unsanitary conditions. the report cont,n
Ties, is overcrowding as the result OF the
shortage Of tentage. From II to Il men
had to be put into each with about n
square fee. to each man
General Gorgas recommends that no az
ditional men be sent 10 this camp until
the division commander says he Is able to
care for them in the proper manner.
During the past mouth AT Camp Dono-
han, where the 18Th Guard division Is
training, there have been III admissions
from pneumonia with II deaths; SIG cases
ri measles and one death: lo4 Of diphthe-
ria with one death. and six of meningitis
with four deaths. overcrowding is de
seribed by the report as the basic cause.
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BIC SAVING
To Result from New
Wheat Regulations
rood Administration Expects TO Save
o,er 100000 Bushels Of Wheat by
Prescribing Amount to Be Used in
rlour and Determining Mill Feed
preces

&,. lr.k Dec. Is New regulations
..-...,-..- the amour; of wheat TO be.
,,, ,,
WIS" ''i' prices u flii'
=" "''eII'li'leo' ana "h'ch
.,o #e "tt"d TO effect saving Of
III. t#la lf o0o.0OO bushels Of wheat
... nroso,, cron ,ear ,rere
l't', - w" 'i'i'i'i9 uiNi''oi
a ' 't'ia' to"d Administration.
W." &C"
.H, -'all- hmont of maximum
,. ,,tu lords relative 10 the
..a., ,. :,
- anu
''1 'hir VIII operate to lower
~ ml!h ana other dairy pro-
.,., q. tb. ,ffcrt. Of tho nov.
=
n's'r''l"h "ihciaiS declare.
t.e'tors imposed ly the new rui-
declared. viii not seriously
t.c present quality OF -four
a5.#r rnIrnce the consuming pub
.ru.r- Tho wheat content of
fa- statement says:
NJ. .....rso. shall aftor Dacamhor ~
Ella, than .Gt mounds Of clean
,.. maxine. loe pounds ~ ,no
noiIr" From IN. too nor
~ pr,dncod ~. 1;co,soo
s, nui,or ,c,nove not ,,or.
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NaIItaN Lao Day in Hub

E.-.o .', IS This was Halifax ";ay
BOSTON Canvassers sold tags in
II The city in an effort 70 raise
"'' N..th The city public safety com
+ pledged 10 The Massachusetts
t| .Ge; fInd \ parade of sailors
HE training stations calleI
.o the fund
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
Wins Boston Election
by 9O72 Plurality
Curley Second, Gal
Ivan Third
CITY VOTES LICENSE
BY USUAL MARGIN
Fist Fights. Wholesale Chal-
longing of Voters and Alleged
Attempt to Stuff Ballot Box
Election Features-New City
of Methuen Goes No-License

Boston. Dec. 1S.-Andrew J. Peters,
former assistant secretary of e the
treasury, was chosen mayor of this
city today by plurality OF 9072 votes
in one Of the most exciting ana Bit
terly contested elections in local his
tory.
CuTIey Ran Second
Mayor James NJ. Curley. who sought
reelection, ran second; Congressman
James 4. Gallivan was third; Con-
gresham Peter +. Taeue, fourth, and
James O'Neil. fifth With the excep-
ton of Mr.. ONeil, who is a Social
ist and ran on stickers, the candi-
dates are Democratic in national pol
itics. The tickets in the city cleo
ton were non-partisan.
The official vote complete follows:
Continued on Page 5-Col. y
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Guns LACKING
Must Make Them in
Time to Win War
Startling Statement by Rep. McCor
mick of Illinois at Congress onal War
Frobe-Does Not Agree with Gen.
Crozier as to Adequacy of Pershine
Equipment

Washington, Dec. 1>.-1'he Congress
sional inquiry into army war prepa-
rations hroadened today with the Sen
ate military committees decision to
hear private manufacturers Of nrd-
rance and ammunition tomorrow ard
to delNe into the clothing, cantpnm tot
building. food and transportation sys-
TENS Friday BY examining Maj, Gen
Sharpe, puartelmaster general
Not Enough Artillery
From Rep Mccormick Of Illinois,
who recently visited the European bat
tie front the committee heard state
EentS in executive session today tend
ing To contradict testimony of Mai.
Zen Crozier. chief Of ordnance, regard
ing adequacy Of Gen. pershing'S equip
ment. especially heavy artillery. Nh
Mccormick said neither the British noi
the French had enough artillery and
that they were supplying PershinG "'i-
~ because the Americans were still
worse.
A. result Of The charges # DELAYS
End ehcitages in thn ordinance outfit
nent for the holidays indefinitely post
roncd action on the nomination IF Gen.
Crozie.- for reappointment.
Evidence supporting Gen. trozler'S
statement regarding prospects OF in
creased production of ordnance was
given TO the committee today by Sam
Gel Nauclain, vice president of lhe
Baldwin Locomotive Co. and a mem-
sd; 4,
tee of the war industries board in
charge Of munitions work Tie stated
that. with equipment Of many facto-
RIGS which had never before engaged
in making ordnance the supply would
he adequate in the future to equip the
American forces
Members say the committee will seek
causes for explosions in ammunition
plants
Our Plight Worse Than Theirs
III a statement tonight, Representa-
tive Mccormick said neither. France
nor Italy has any artillery to spare
Tie British said Mr.. Mccormick.
who in proportion to their front have
-more guns BY far than either Of their
western allies, according to their chief
illlllldIl dulHOlllltS, Will bpt nave
guns enough until next spring. The
guns which the French give us they
give us because the immediate neces
sites of our little army in France are
even greater than their own.
General Pctain said to me: Make
guns. Send rs guns and ammunition.
rather than steel billets. We are CRATE
Continued on Page 5-CoI. p
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Red Cross Workers Go
Straight Over Top
on Second Day
of Big Drive
ONE TEAM GETS
1892 IN ONE DAY
Towns in Augusta District Do
Equally Well and Quota for
District Is Passed-New Quo
ia Of 5000 Is Set for Augusta
and Christmas Campaign
Goes on

That there are no limits to Angus
ta's patriotism and liherality was
proved Yesterday when the Maine
capital Went over the top in the
Christmas Red Cross membership
drive, exceeding its 5000 quota by 1881
new memberships ana then set out
for nov top" Of 5000 members.
Exceeds Quota by 1900
NJ g O'Clock Yesterday afternoon
Red Cross Chairman Guy p. Gannett
flashed ia WASHINGTON Red Cross
Headquarters ana to the world the
glad news that the Augusta district,
comprising l. towns in addition to
Augusta, had in two DAYS exceeded
its quota Of 100" new members by
Continued on PAGE Col. 81
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THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Forecast; Cloudy Wednesday ana
probably Thursday not much change
in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
Army Rank Implies No Distinction
Of Social Nature Declares Baker

"sS -t0n. Dec lH-In response TO
N'nate resolution asking whether
te sr' war department rules and
-'a'"n~ I" prevent social inter-
"..ree between officers and men of the
"ne Secretary Baker today wrote
\i.o President Marshall that distinc-
"ns IT rank in the army imply no
>tI1l distinction and are solely in the
interest ii military discipline.
Safety Demands Obedience
i"Wt"Ht,y in ii country like this, the
<".r''dlt said. the advantage of edu-
S.l"n and culture is in favor of the
"tiler Nevertheless. he added. safe
demands that the soldier and officer
4nire hN continuous and unvarying
'r7 tic tie habit uf instant obedience
(" ms SUPERIOR.
Ar Bakers letter Ia the Senate con-
HH> the following paragraph OF army
'~ au"uS in regard to the relation
70 between officers and enlisted men
#@ : o only rule or regulations now en-
relative to This matter:
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Italians Repuise Latest Attack

on the Italian front around Monte
Selarolo, the Austro- Germans again
have taken up strong offensive.
throwing their troops against the Ital-
ians with the usual fierceness of at
tack, disregarding the losses inflicted
upon them. The Rome war office re-
ports that the enemy in his latest at
tack was completely repulsed.
English east coast towns again have
received visitation from German air
planes. The raiders penetrated to Lon
don. dropping bombs. Missiles also
We're dropped in Kent and Essex.