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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
DETAILS CONCERNING
{. |. ALIENS DEATH

Following are two letters address,
ed to the late Mrs. e. l.. Allen, up
per College avenue, this city, ac-
quainting her with the details of the
passing away Of her husband, e. l..
Allen. who was engaged in Foyers
de Soldat work in France. The first
letter was written from the head
quarters Of Les Foyers du Soldat
at Ysinal, 80 Rue de Nancy. The sec
ond letter was written by Robert
Brakeman at IL Rue D. Agresseau,
Paris. who is also engaged in Foyer
de Soldat work:
Madame:
BY the time this letter shall reach
you, you shall certainly have heard
OF the deep sorrow that makes you
widow and your children orphans.
BY these few lines. Madame, we. the
directors Of the Lies Foyers de
Soldats' (Y. M. c. A. want to as
sure you that we take part in your
great sorrow
Our dear friesd. Mr.. Allen. was
surely devoted to our cause. ne
would accomplish his task with great
devotion and above all appreciation,
II he died a victim to this terrible
conflict which has caused SO much
suffering.
But we are happy to say that he
fell on the Field OF Honor. After q
few days sickness he has passed
away without suffering and in peace.
being among friends who tried to
console him with their effection in
his last hours
lie Is buried in a small cemetery in
the village OF Saint Die, with him
to Tree the French territory from
bar5arism and who like himself fell
without seeing the tuning OF victo-
ries. II they could not live for the
sublime moment, in the history of
humanity, where justice and right
SHALL overcome barbarisn, they have
hastencd the hour Of retribution, and
from FIR they have seen the dawn
ing Of victory.
This great war has bound the Unit
ed States and France closer together
than ever before. These bonds being
sealed by blood shall be indestructi-
Bile, we shall honor the American
comrades who have given their lives
for our Mother country. France, as
we shall our French soldiers.
Your husband had gained our af-
lection as one Of our cwn. His death
was a great shock to us. Two Amer.
lean chaplains presided at his bur-
fai, during which we paid respect
to his noble sentiments ana devoted
ness; and we send to you who are
mourning this dear one, the evil
dence OF our profound Christian sym.
pathy.
We have taken a picture Of Mr..
Aliens tomb. which I think will be
possible to send you. 1t will be q
precious picture for you. Madame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM
Musterole Loosens Up Those
Stiff Joints-DriveS Out Pain

Your, know why thousands use
Mus,erole once you experience the
glad relief it gives.
Get a Jar at once from the nearest
drug store. 1t is a clean. white ONT
mcnt, made with the oil Of mustard.
Better than a mustard plaster and does
not blister. Brings ease and comfort
while It is being rubbed on!
Musterole is recommended by many
doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are
used annually for bronchitis, Group. stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia. pleurisy. rheu-
matism. lumbago, pains and aches of the
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles.
bruises. chilblains, frosted feet, colds of
the chest lit often prevents pneumonia.
SOC and Coo jars; hospital size $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
rs CASES IN
WINSLOW- SEVEN
NEW ONES SUNDAY

DR.. Z. c. Keeper OF the Winslow
Board Of Health. reported Sunday
evening that there were seven new
cases reported to him Of influenza
Sunday night. and that in all there
were about IS cases in teh town.
There are a few very sick patients
and nurses have been engaged to
look after the families where it il
impossible to get sufficient help. As
soon as work is received from the
State Board Of Health. DR.. Hooper
stated Sunday evening. that every.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
Following Instructions

Old Lady Ito grocery boy)-Don't you
know. boy, that it is very rude to
whistle when dealing with lady?
Boy-Thats what the guv'nor told me
to do, mum.
Old Lady-Told you to whistle?
Boy-Yes'm. He said if we ever sold
you anything we'd have to whistle for
the money.-Stra.- Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
Settled Out of Court

The case of Jacob Brisk for as
sault on William Levine, the butch
er. which was to have been held in
the court room before the judge. was
settled Saturday out of court, and
the respondent, Brisk, paid the costs
of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
NO NEW CASES
REPORTED SUNDAY

On Sunday evening, DR.. Bunker.
secretary of the Board Of Health.
stated that no cases had been re-
ported to him on Sunday, but that on
Saturday four new ones were report
ed. He stated that everything was
certainly clearing up and that to his
knowledge there were no severe
cases in the city at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04

I Word has been received from Carl
'Tebey which states that his wounded
arm has again been operated upon.
the previous operation which necessi-
tated the use of Al stitches having
been rendered useless because of in
lection. The wound is now left open
and will have to heal in the manner
requiring weeks Of patient waiting.
He is at base hospital No. IS, in
France. He enlisted in Co. E and was
made mechanic Of that company.
Carl w. Tobey was one of the quin-
tet of Skowhegan High school stu
dents to enlist at the outbreak of the
war. He was at that time 10 years
old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04

the day Of the funeral and his intense
grief coupled with his wearied con-
dition is no doubt largely responsible
for his sudden death. The deceased
was weIl-know1, IN Skowhegan. hav-
ing been one of the city mail car
riers for a long time. He is survived
beside bis parents. by one brother,
Winfield Cavanaugh OF Worcester,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
Bilious
relief

II you are really bilious you may feel cold,
languid, depressed and have bad tasting
mouth, or you may be feverish, have
headache, and feel ACTUALLY SICK.
In either case, you'll have no desire to
eat. The one remedy that has helped
thousands Of bilious people out Of this
unhealthy condition is the true IL. F."
Atwood Medicine. II you are having
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
Civic Precaution

Are you doing anything to make
Crimson Gulch a greater and better
community"
You bet we are" answered Three
Finger Sam. I'VE are buying all tho
liberty. bonds we can carry SO as TO
make sure the Hun will never exe"ci &c
any influence in our affairs, whatso-
ever"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04

bilious symptoms you should
begin to use 1t at once. a
teaspoonful as directed.
You'll improve from the
first dose and in a short
time this stomach and liver
tonic will restore your appc-
tito, strength, and regular
daily bowel action Buy
only the genuine 81. F."
Atwood's, made BY l.. +.
Medicine Co., Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
Toiling with the Allies
Overseas

The Salvation Army had in service
(Sspterpber I, 1919. the following
personnel and equipment distributed
with the forces Of the Allies;
Officers operating Hutmsnts,
o gouts, Hosteis or Rest
Roon,s, or in service con-
nsetsd with same ...... 031
ChapIsins serving under Gov
eminent appointments. ..... 20
Hutnsnts. HosteIs, Naval and
Military Homes, Reading
Rooms and Rest Rooms sol
Members and Adhersnts who
have gone into various
branches Of the active serv-
ice for the Allies. bearing
arms.. ................. 10000
An,bulances supplied for
service Of Allies. 80. ....... -
Octssdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
GET HOAN'S FOR
YOUR PAIN RELIEF
You don't have to rub Il In
to get quick, comfort
inR relief

Once you've tried Il On that stiff
Joint, sore muscle, sciatie pain, rheu::
matte twinge, lame back, you'll find
. warm, soothing relief you never
thought iiniment could produce.
Won't stain the skin, leaves no muss.
wastes no time in applying. sure 70
give quick results. A large bottle
means economy. Your own or any
other druggist has It. Get Il today.
.E{S|S
Kills 2.&1||E
SOC zoe .S1.2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04

Judge-"Where did the automobile hit
your"
Rastus-"Well, judge, IL I'd been car
rying license numbah. it would hab
busted to a thousand pieces. Mile
stones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04

A. O. Lacrox Convicted of Illegal Possession of Liquors
and Sentenced to Pay Fine About Ninety Quarts Found
by Officers On His Premises; Owner Kept For Gift Pur
poses-Big War Work Campaign Meeting to Be Held
Thursday Evening-Death of Everett Markham - Local
News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04

Kitty Is such a resourcefui girl"
rs she?'
Why the other day when she eft
her reticule at home she powdered her
nose with a marshmallow."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
WATERvILLE

Charles Pooler returned Saturday
from q business trip to Portland
and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
Appearances are Sometimes De-
ceptive

CHEEKY Passenger (who is getting Up
Married vs. Single sports on board-
Come on. old sport, you're married amt
you?
The Old Sport-No. I'm not. It's sim
ply seas;ckness that makes me look lie
this,-Passng Show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
Funeral Services for Alfred Guerette

Funeral SerVIces Tor Alfred Guerette
The funeral services of the late
Alfred Guerette will be held at 8
o'clock from the Notre Dame church
on Monday morning. Interment will
be at the Catholic Pine Grove ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04

Words Fail.
Gus--l don't see anything funny in
these Christmas wheezes about
wifey's cigars.
Gusty-Married?
Gus-No.
Gusty-Do you smoke?
Gus-No.
Heavy silence Jack o'Lantern,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
Literally

Literally.
Il certainly have been up against
IT.
What's the matter this timer"
Il leaned In my new suit on the
front door wien didn't know it had
been painted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
MAJ. w. +. SOUTHARD
IS CITED FOR BRAVERY

Bangor. Nov. . Maj. William z.
Southland OF the 1904 Infantry has
been cited by Maj Gen. Edwards for
bravery IN action in the second battle
of the Marine. Maj. Southland con-
tinued on the field after wounded
several times in the car, jaw, and
arm.
Copy of the citation has been re-
ceived 10y hts wife here. Maj.
Southland is n veteran OF the "a
Maine National Guard and saw serv-
ice on the Mexican border. He was
civil engineer and city sewer super
intendent before responding to the
call Of duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04
kALPHO

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asveeaoOey, M11noeos1y - 0saeu1 Osoasty.
oOoG1noooSo 0GFoo t6ol kAlpeeO SeAullie
VesOoet oogvo eoooooe - reeDOooa1 q -
tor SAFE oy powditch- Webster Co.
pS 3,mon& thury,lyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04

Lewis Cavanaugh, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Cavanaugh. passed
away Sunday evening after an illness
of about one week from influenza. His
wife. formerly Miss lila Richardson,
who contracted the illness while
nursing patients at Somerset hospi-
tai. was buried one week prior to his
death. Mr.. Cavanaugh was ailing on
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-21
HIS TOTAL ADVANCE SIX MILES
BRITISH UNDERLYING GAIN NILE
GERMANS WILL BE FORCED BACK
NOyOn and Lassigny Must Soon FaI-Briish Under Gen.
eral Byng Advance Three Niles In Attack This Morning
Between Arras and Albert Germans HOardng Reser-
yes And Military Men Believe They Intend To Risk All
In New Desperate Offensive.

the enemy assaults successfully until
Cough 5 Fifth army on the right sud.
denly gave way when he was ccmpell-
ed to retire in order to maintain the
alignment.
Byng, in his attack at Cambria last
year, was the first general ever to EN-
ploy tanks successfully. He is recog-
hizei as one of the greatest field com
manders developed in the war.
The attack, which the Germans are
known to have been expecting last
week, burst upon them through a cam
outage of mist which lay thickly over
the ragged and worn battlefield, and
'clinging to the ground, while tanks,
cavalry and infantry pushed their way
over and around the trenches and new
wire eatanglements.
The British had made good progress
before the sun suddenly broke through
the mist at clock, revealing the
boches had been cleared out of most
points on this side of the high embank-
ment of the Arras-Albert railway. A
single crash of artillery preceded the
advance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-21
Many Unwilling To Draft
These.--This May Hold
Off Action On Bill.

Washington. Aug. sl.-Unwilhngness
of some members Of congress to draft
men under twenty threatened today 30
block temporarily the army program Of
getting eighty divisions OF American
troops in France by next June.
This is the program Chief OF Staff
March has declared will beat Germany
during 1919 The man power bill, as il
will be reported to the house today by
the military affairs committee, carries
an amendment placing boys Of Is and
10 in special classes to be called at.
ter all older men in class | are sum.
moned. The amendment threatens to
impede the army program in two ways,
First, to delay its passage through the
house and senate and in all probability
force prolonged conferences between
the two houses.
Second. to forco General crowder
to 20 over again much Of the work al.
ready completed in preparation for the
new draft,
As result. President Wilson IL nee
essary win appeal personally TO con.
gress to strike out the Objectionable
provision. Unless the man power bill
is enacted within the next month the
war department viii be forced TO eur
tail troop shipments TO France or take
the chance of an Industrial upheaval
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-21
VETERANS HAVE NOT
FORGOTTEN OLD-T|Nf
POLITICAL CUNNING
VIII Select Site For Next En-
campment TOday--WOrk-
ing For FaVOrites.

Portland. ore. Aug. 2l.-G. A. R
veterans here for the national eneamp,
meat proved themselves good campaign
ers in political sense today when
tas big drive was opened for the elpe.
tioa of a commander in chief tomorrow
Comrade G. T.. Adams Of Omaha,
who has a large and ardent following
from that and other sates appeared
10 BE- a leading candidate His earn
paz has been extensive and pro.
ion-e5.
Opposing him is p. C. Hurd of So
attic, whose followers got someaha'
later start.
Sentiment Is being felt cut regarding
the eisg for the next encampueHf
Colnmbus. Ohio has found favor with
usasg veterans, who have a keen
memory of the long trip here and al
mirs tas Ohio eity's central location
Delegations also are urging Des Aesne.
ard =. Paul The regulation camp
fire ass held last night TIE siiies.
t9iag conducted busines- sessi9a.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-21
QUESTION OF DRAFTING
BOYSOF IS AND I9 YEARS
MAY DELAY THE BILL

BY invading deferred classes, accord
ing 10 Secretary Of War Baker, Gen.
eral MaseA aud Provost Marshal Gen
eFal CroNdcr.
Opponents Of the Amendment today
however still held out hope that It can
be defeated on the floor. Every commit
tecman who voted against the measure
reserved the right to fight 1t. They will
peiat out that the country already has
the promise Of Secretary of War Baker
that hoys Of Is will be the last called
and the calling Of these men cannot
be deferred in any event later than
next June
General Crowder's statement that
such a plan would force amendment OF
regulations and reprinting Of question:
naires resulting in long delay and con.
fusion, win also be used TO battle tho
amendment
Administration pressure may be cali
ed into the fight, If it becomes neceS-
sary.
Another amendment opposed by Bak-
er which will likely 20 into the bill
providing for the draftiag al the So
called marriage slaekers- Baker has
asked that this be left to regulations
because they are not so rigid as writ
ten statutes.
The Thomas work or fight amend
ment is almost sure TO be left out Of
the bill when II goes TO the house.
Although the man power bill will be
reported today Chairman Dent Of tho
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-21
One Regiment Sends Protest
To Commander When Or
dered to Attack.
BY Lowell Mellett

UNITED Press staff Correspondent
With The British Army H. France.
Aug. %. Whether it is because the
mems fighting spirits are gone or bs.
caLse the higher commands are delili
erately following program involving
retirement whenever they are rushed,
the British are finding that on variooa
parts Of their line the Germans gige
way with On unexpected readiness that
Is like shadow fighting AZ fines
All Withdrawals 20 far have bee
explained By the Germans a. desire
IL, shorten their line, inasmlch as this
has b,en the actual rff~: IN sou.a
instances. though it has lett the Ger
mans IN less satisfactory positions
than those abandoned
An interesting feature Of the ed
vance today in the Mevillp regioi
where the German Officers rem im
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-21
HEAVY FIRING HEARD
OFF ATLANTIC COAST
Suspicious Tramp Stamer Re
ported In Neighborhood.
Is Not Target Practice

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 2l. Reports
Of heavy firing s5 miles Off the Atlantic
coast, which may Indicate q battle be.
tween steamer and submarine, were
brought here by captains ofscvefal fish
ing vessels.
Captain George y. Perry, Of the
Schooner Goodspced, reported seeing a
largo steamer firing AZ an object in ths
water early In the day and the -.ash Of
her guns could be plainly seen, accord ng
TO Captain Perry.
Other captains also reported the fir
ing.
Captain Perry declared he heard one
lhot which was followed few seconds
later by four more shots. Later YES
sci was seen making full steam In the
direction from which the firing came.
The captain of the schooner lIortense
reported suspicious tramp steamer
which apparently carried no flags, II
was cruising about the locality where
other captains reported they heard the
firing
That the firing was naval gun prae'
tiee was rot considered likely by the
FISHING captains.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-21
Murder And Suicide
Or Else Double Murder

4'resno. Cal, Aug. 2l-An inquest
va. to be held this afternoon over the
bOdie. Of Gladys Rodgen. aged 10. and
Whitman Curtis, aged 70. who were
found yesterday IN a burning building
and witb bullet w0unds N their bodies
No reasonable motive for either mir
der Or suieide had been worked 0at
by the police before the inquest was
called. Whether the hoy and girl form.
ed a suieide pact, or.Hheiher they were
murdered we're the two theories On
which The inquiry was 70 be based
The zd was not dead when q neigh
Dor found them. She b. said 70 have
made no ineligible statement before
she died. Powder burns nefe on the
girl : arms. The boy BAD . ballet ih
NJ. heart, A revolver Hss grasped ia
the giri's hand
ra5safs n aeiiher the bey y tbe gid
e0aia offer 4 salgfl0n
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-21
GENERAL MARCH
TELLS WHERE THE
MEN ARELOCATED
About 100000 Men Now II
France. New Divisions
In Training.
SECURED THE WORLD TO
GET REQUIRED VESSELS
Line On Western Front Short
ensd By so Miles By Re-
cent Blows.

Washington, Aug. 81. r Thirty tw,
completely organized American division,
(aroun6 l,i00,o0O menl are now il
France. Chief Of Staff March announced
them as follows; Y
One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six
Twenty SIX, Twenty Seven, Twenty
Eight, Twenty Nine, Inirty, Thirty
Two, Thirty 'Thlec, Thirty Five, Thir
ty Six, Thirty Seven, Forty One, Fort!
Two, Seventy Six Seventy Seven, Sew
ent, Eight, Seventy Nine, Eighty
Eighty One, Eighty Two, Eighty Three
Eighty Five, Eighty Nine, Ninety
Ninety One, Ninety Two and Ninety
Three.
March pointed out that to accomplish
this remarkable task il had been nqees
sary to scour the world for ships, Will,
TO maintain the present progress AMI
achieve the projected four milton pas
would require gathering still more snip
ping.
The emergency fleet corporation is do
ing "splcudidly" to catch up, msrcl
said, "but hiring and chartcying o
other ships will be necessary 10 mce
the increased effort"
The chisf pointed 10 the slgnlfiean
fact that the general effect Of the blow
recently dealt the Germans has been Il
shorten the line from the North sea 4
Rheims 80 that today it stands at les
than 200 miles-~a reduction Of fift,
miles through the past weeks opera
tions.
He identified as the Fifth division
the American unit which captured Fra
pelle in the st. Die region, smoothing
out salient, leaving the American
there only -four miles from the German
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-21
GENERAL BYNC is
CREATING ANOTHER
DANGEROUS SALIENT
Sector Where He Attacks Is
Nearest Hindenburg Line
OF Amy On Front.
BY ]. w. T. Mason.
Omitted Press War Expert }

nlteu ffesS war fNptft.l
New York, Aug, 2l.--Today S attack
by the British Third army north of the
Anere, is for the immediate purpose of
driving the German front back between
Albert aud Arras and creating another
dangerous salient which will compc \cu
Hindenburg to withdraw still further
eastward.
General Byng, who commands the new
offensive, is the creator of the tank
shock tactics which have made obsolete
the long bombardmentS preliminary TO
the infantry going over the top.
General Byng brought the element of
surprise back into modern warfare. This
is the first opportunity he has had to
show his genius as an offensive eomman
der since he broke the Hindenburg line
at Cambria, at the end Of the British
campaign last autumn.
The sector along which General Byng
is attacking today is the nearest to the
EHindenburg line Of any part of the
west front The distance varies from
two to twenty miles. The most import
attn intermediate point is Baupaumc,
about eight miles east of the British
front and ten miles west of the Hinden.
burg line
/ Tho principal highroad and railway
running into the German front between
Albert aud Arras passes through Ba
|puume. It's capture by the British would
tend to push the Germans back TO thl
Hindenburg line at a point where the,
would have TO be supplied from Cam
brai
The association of General Byng >,
name with the British success at Cam
brai Immediately suggests that his pres
ent strategy has as its ultimate object
i've the development of situation that
may again bring Cambria into the area
Of actual combat The situation contain.
highly dramatic possibilities while il !,
certain to disarrange still further Vor
Hindenburg 5 essential plans for Iaild
/ ing up reserve army.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-21
RESISTANCE WEAKER
ALONG BRITISH FRONT
ENEMY FALLS BACK

bucd with the idea Of getting their
their forces safely out OF the path OF
the British, is that these boches are
part Of the army Of General Won Bern.
hardi who as writer, was a propon,
ent Of the idea that the only way to
fight il 20 advance.
Some light on the boehe spirit or
Tack Of IL, was gained night before
last, when certain German regiment,
having retired too far. was ordered 10
attack Pmdeux (north Of Albert) The
regiment refused, preparing a written