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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Improvement at Newport

Newport, r. l., Oct. 10-There has
been an improvement in the influenza
situation here in the last "A hours the
health authorities tonight reporting
70 new cases and two deaths among
the civilian population in that period.
The smallest number of new cases
IN the second naval district since the
epidemic started was reported to-
night. there being only nine. There
were Ave deaths at New London at
ono here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Manchester. n. H.. Oct. 1o.-The board
Of health thinks that the epidemic of
Spanish influenza has reached its height
here ana IL on the decrease. Since Sept.
! thers have been sos deaths OF pneumo-
nia or influenza. Tonight oil places Of
business except drug stores are closed
snd Saturday all business. including fac
tories making goods for the govern
ment. 10 TO be suspended in the hope Of
stamping out the epidemic. About 5000
employees of various ADJUSTMENTS
were out today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Gen. Scheuch Becomes
PrusSian War Minister

Copenhagen. Oct. 1o-According to
semi-official report from Berlin. the
resignation of General Won Stein as
Prussian war minister has been ac-
cepted. Maj. Gen. Scheuch. it is
said. has been appointed his success
s0r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
GERMANY MIGHT ASK
COUNTER GUARANTEES

Basel. Switzerland, Oct. 10-"Only
military reasons could compel us to
accept President Wilson's conditions"
says the Cologne Gazette, in COM
menting on the American reply to
the German peace offer 1T is pos
sible Germany may require counter
guarantees, for example, the evacua-
ton OF the colonies occupied by the
Allies"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Good Advice to Women.

Do not be afraid to rest your feet. sf'
down at your work whenever YOU can
a chair In the kitchen is a great foos
conserver. One may walk all day Ions
upon two feet without injury. but can
not stand perfectly still. as when par
ing the dinner vegetables, ironing TIE
small pieces. etc. for a quarter OF al
hour without Gripping degree Of "a
tigue and ritk Of serious injury to the
feet.-Chicago Daily News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Conserve Enthusiasm

Are you a boy or girl who becomes
very enthusiastic about some nice
thing you want to do? Be careful not
to be SO enthusiastic In starting
new undertaking that you have no
energy left for carrying 1t through to
completion. Enthusiasm is an I'm
portant factor in success. but it must
be steady flow, and not burst forth
like some Of the geysers which send
spout Of water skyward, and then
are quiet for "a hours.-Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
smith colIeoe student Dies

Northampton. Mass. Oct. lO,-Miss
porothea Carlisle Of Columbus. Ohio. a
freshman at smith college. died OF In
fuensa today. This was the second
death In the college since the epidemic
started Fewer new cases were report.
81 today. Tia college still is under
quarantine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
GERMANS TURN GUNS
ON BRUGES REVOLTERS

Amsterdam, Oct 1o.-A revolt has
broken out in Bruges. Belgium, the
populace having risen against thu at
tempts of the Germans to deport the
civilians, according to Les Nourvelles.
German troops used their guns and
killed or wounded numerous Bel
pianS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
HUNS HAVE PLAN FOR
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Paris. Oct. 10.-(Havas)-The Ger
man minister Of foreign affairs will
shortly appoint committee of OFF,
Gals, parliamentarians and jurists to
frame a German plan for a league OF
nations. the semi official North Ger
an Gazette announces, according to
word from Basel today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
THREE BAY STATE MEN
IN CANADIAN CASUALTIES

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 10.-New Eng
land names in the Canadian casualty
list include:
Killed in action, J. Fraser, Slough
ton. Mass.
Died Of wounds, j. Bradley. Law
renee, Mass; c. J. Smith, Forge VII
lage. Mass.
Wounded-H. ]. Kelley, New Bed
ford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Amsterdam, N. ", Over Top

Amsterdam. n. Y, Oct. 10-Amster-
dam has gone over the top for the Lib
erty Loan. John Sanford. breeder OF
race horses, at a gathering Of friends It
his home tonight offered to match their
contributions. They .otalled 100000 and
Mr. Sanford made the pledge another
100000. With the $500. heretofore sub-
scribed. Amsterdam's quota is exceeded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Boston Broker Killed
In Automobile Accident

New Britain. Conn. Oct. 10.-A
Boston bond broker named Fitzgee-
aid was killed and his companion, F.
A. Wetherell, steel salesman, also
Of Boston, was injured, when an au-
tomobile in which they were riding
went over an embankment on the
Berlin turnpike during the night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
VIENNA POPULACE
ANXIOUSLY AWAITS
REPLY TO PEACE NOTE

Paris, Oct. 10.--Feverish impotence
was shown by the people of Vienna
while awaiting President Wilson's re-
ply to the peace proposals Of the
Central Powers, according to desl
patch from Zurich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Empire Theatre,
Portland, AblaZe

Portland, Me, Oct. 11.-Fire which
apparently started in bowling hall
in the same block shortly before mid
night spread to the Empire theatre
on Oak street and threatened to do
much damage. The loss could not be
estimated at 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
VISCOUNT GREY
BELIEVES PEACE
is IN SIGHT

London, Oct. 10.-Viscount Grey, the
former secretary for foreign affairs.
in the first speech he has made in
two years. said he thought peace was
within sight, but not within each.
He praised the wisdom of President
Wilson's reply to the German note.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Says Roumania Wishes
to Negotiate Regarding
Question of Dobrudja

Amsterdam. Oct. 1o.-Rumania is
said to have expressed a wish 70 ini-
tiate negotiations for a new solu-
ton of the Dobrudja question" ac-
cording to the Vienna Neue treie
Presse, as quoted by the Cologne Ca
zktte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Amsterdam. Oct 10.-The semi-offi-
cial Wolff bureau Of Berlin has made
public President Wilson's reply to
the peace proposal Of Prince Maximil-
ian the imperial German chancellor,
with the following note appended;
THE official text Of the reply IS still
awaited but the reply shows that
further declarations from the Ger
man government are necessary. To
that end careful consideration by
the government is necessary" A
reply to the final question has been
given by speech in the Reichstag on
Oct. by President Fehrenbach. who
in the name of the German nation de-
cIared that the Reichstag approves
the peace offer and makes it its own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
WOUNDED MARINE IS
HOLD.UP MANS VICTIM

New York. Oct. 1o.-one Of Per-
shings wounded marines. Serst.
William Foyer. who has a shattered
arm and a wounded side. has been
robbed Of 500 worth of Liberty bonds
and 5000 in cash by hold-up man IN
q New York street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Indiana University Closes

Bloomington. md. Oct. l0.-indiana
university closed at noon today in COM
rlance with the order OF the state board
OF health that all schools. colleges and
public gatherings suspend for 10 days
~ q measure against the spread Of in
fiuenza
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
CONSERVATIVE FACTION
IN REICHSTAG ASK THAT
BODY DISCUSS OFFER

Basel. Oct. 1o.-A Berlin dispatch re-
ceived here today says that the con-
sentative faction in the Reichstag has
asked an immediate converting of the
legislative body in Germany to discuss
the chancellors peace proposal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
Berlin Reply Drafted
by Ministers and
Military Representatives

Copenhagen, Oct. 10.-The German
reply to President Wilson's note was
drafted after a conference Of Prince
Macmillan. the imperial chancellor.
Vice chancellor Won Payer. the min
listers and military representatives OF
the government. This information is
contained in a dispatch received here
from Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11

Aver. Mass. Oct. 1o.-There were but
three deaths from influenza and pneu-
monia at the base hospital at Camp
pevens In the last "a hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
hartford Away Over Quota

hartford. CT, Oct. lo.-Hartford's sub
,crption 20 date In the Fourth Liberty
Loan to ssS'"n"c The quota 4 siesn,-
co..
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
SCOUT ENVOY TO PERSHING

The Boy Scouts Of America have .
special envoy In France. On the
Fourth of July he took to General
Pershlng and the American expedl-
tionary forces n message from the
44.,OOO scouts and scout officials In our
country.
This messenger Is Or. Charles Mae
Iarlahd The message from the Boy
Scouts OF America to Gen. John ]. Per.
sizing and the Amcrlcnl expeditlonary
forces says In part:
Nnlle we are compelled to remain
ut nome. each one Of us Is definitely
engaged in one or more war work ac.
llNltles under the leadership of the
national government. Indeed we take
pride In being Il part of Uncle Sans
team In these stirring times and nre
anxious for the opportunity to mike
any sacrifice In order that our cause
may prevail.
with you there are over 100000
VINO have. AS scouts Or scout officials,
discovered the practical value of scout.
Ing. They know how to take care of
themselves and how to be helpful to
Others when In need.
Good cheer and hearty greetings Is
the sincere wish Of the scout brother.
hood Of America"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

significant sum TO a total well over a
quarter of billion dollars.
To date probably not more than
121a per cent OF the country's road
mileage has been surfaced. Consider
ed merely as a percentage, this
showing Is not encouraging. but when
II is remembered that this one-eighth
means mn actual mileage of something
over 100000, the magnitude Of the
work accomplished is better appre.
ciated.
Another fact that must be taken IN
10 consideration Is that large ma.
jority of the traffic of the country is
carried on small proportion of the
total mileage and the greater part Of
the work of Improvement has been
done on these sore important high
ways
Some Of the money spent for road
betterment has been wasted. Some
Of II has been used for permanent
work. the amount Involved represent
Ing an investment that cannot be
lost. A very large proportion Of the
total expenditure has been used for
the construction Of payements and sur
faces of varying durability and of diff
ferent needs as to maintenance. The
money they represent is an investment
also aud one that can and will be lost
II the upkeep OF the roads Is neglected.
The countlvs roads are worth bill
lions Of dollars, even II nothing more
than their first cost Is taken into ac-
count. Their present value, In terms
Of service rendered, is literally meal
culable, for without them every ac-
tiyity would have to cease.
The successful prosecution OF the
war is the chief business of the
American people today. But that
doesn't mean that every American
should be fighting or working In a
munltion plant or on farm. There
are countless other activities that are
contrIhutory TO the H.ree obvious es-
sentials and every one OF them In
turn Is absolutely dependent upon
transportation.
The nations highway system Is the
foundation Of It's whole vast and COM
plcated machinery of transportation.
The public highways are lndlspens-
able and they must be kept In con-
dltlon unless all the work we have
done IS to avail us nothing and the
work yet before us is to be left I'M
done. Money must be spent and labor
and materials must be used--now.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

speclal operation, there are always
men willing TO give some-a leg II
necessary to save some mangled mate
| from being crippled for life. More
than one man will 20 through life with
another mans blood running through
MS veins, or piece Of his rib or his
ShlllDohe In his own anatomy. Some.
times he never even knows the name Of
his benefaetor.
The spirit OF sacrifice is wonderful.
For all the suffering caused this war
IS blessing to Engaud--it has made
new men of her sons has welded all
classes into one glorious whole.
And can't help saying that the doe
tors, sisters. and nurses in the English
hospitals, are angels on earth | love
them all and can never repay the cHre
and Kindness shown to me. For the
rest Of my life the Red Cross will be
TO me the symbol OF Faith Hope and
Charity.
After four months In the hospital. |
went before an examining board and
was discharged from the service Of his
Britannia majesty as physically unfit
for further war service
After my discharge | engaged pass
age on the American liner New York.
aud after stormy trip across the At
lantic one momentOus day. In the haze
Of early dawn, saw the statue of llb.
erty looming over the port rail, and
wondered II ever again | would 90
"Orer the top with the best OF luck
and give them hell
And even then though II mHy seem
strange, | was really sorry not to be
back In the trenches with my mates |
War Is not pink tea, but Ia n worth.
while cause like ours. mud, rats COO |
Ties, shells. wounds, or death ITSELF are !
fur outweighed by the deep sense OF
satisfaction felt by the man who does
his BIT.
There IS one thing which my ex.
perlence taught me that might help the
boy who may have TO so. II is this
anticipation is far worse thun reallza.
ton In civil life II man stands IN awe
OF the man above him, wonders how he
could ever MI his job. When the time
comes he rises to the occasion. is up
and NJ II, aud is surprised to find how
much more easily Than he anticipated
he Hills his responsibilities II is really
so "Out there.
He has nerve for the hNrdshipS the
interest Of the work grips him he finds
relief in the fun and comrade>hip Of
the trenches and wins that best sort OF
happiness that comes with duty well
done.
THE END.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
ROMEO WAS CLAD IN KHAKI
Played the Popular Game. choosin
the Dinner Table 10 Work on AZ.
lection; OF Waitress.

II IS natural that We should be eager
10 do whatever We can for the boys
IN khaki but sometimes when the pa
trlotlc zeal Is not accompanied by a
sympathetic Imagination the benen-
clary may pray TO be delivered from
our friends, writes An American
Woman" In the outlook.
A homeSirk lad Is likely 10 want
either nm atmosphere like that Of his
own home or else the exotic flavor the
expectation OF which has helped him
10 undertake the great adventure so
cheerily,
In one family among my neighbors
the son OF the house was Scandalized
when one Of their guests At Sunday
dinner made the perfectly simple and
natural request That he be permitted
after the meal to repair to the Kitchen
where the pretty waitress was. Per
mission was denied but young Romeo
was not discouraged aud this letter
came ITO the Girl That Waits for Mrs.
SO.and So; You are the best ever.
Are you keeping company with any
bodyf" lie added his name and few
personal details, and this delicious bit
Of Identification II you don't know
which soldier wrote this, II is the one
that touched your hand under the dish
when you passed the potatoes"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
When Horses Get PINNED. y

When an army horse Is wounded
about the face or jaw II is not sent
down to the veterinary lines, but is
kept TO be tended by It's driver.
Then II is that good drivers care
comes in, for the men tend them most
carefully. feeding them by hand, boil.
Ing their oats. making them mashes,
and spending most OF the day with
their charges until they can feed ln
comfort again. 1t is this personal
care OF the man for his horse that has
been the cause OF the new order that
all horses have to be returned from
hospital to their own units again for
mans care Is by no means transferred
TO the same extent to new team Of
horses.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
SCOUTS LIBERTY LOAN WORK.

Each day the Importance of the work
that was done by the Boy Scouts Of
America In the third Liberty loan cam
puign is augmented by the receipt Of
final scoutmasters' reports.
The total number of subscriptions
now reported Is 5S0,j40, amounting TO
the sum of S67, $50
This is n most gratifying showing
because while the amount In money
il not so large AS II was in the second
campaign, the number Of subscriptions
secured is largely in excess of those
secured for the second campaign.
This spells real service OF the highest
degree because In the third campaign
ms CLEANERS after the reapers." all
blanket corporation subscriptions were
eliminated and the boys confined them.
selves to soliciting individuals, and the
number of $50 and 500 bonds sold Is
a wonderful achievement.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
SCOUTS DOING A GREAT WORK.

The Boy Scouts Of America have
done big work this year-grenter, more
valuable work was never done.
Lenders and troops. old and young,
went into Americas fight for liberty
with vim, stuck to It with vlgor and
harvested crop Of funds and food
that meant victory.
Millions Of dollars were secured for
clothing, shelter and instruments Of
defense. Tons Of food were added to
Uncle Sans store that furnishes the
physical fuel needed TO enable our
soldiers TO stop the barbarian horde
attacking the civilization secured by
mans struggle for 1000 years.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

mutfed "d-n and few other
qualifying adjectiyes, he stopped down
and took the man In his arms like
baby-he was no feather. ether-und
staggered down the ward with him. put
MIN in bed and undressed him A low
murmur of approval came from the IA
TENTS. Doctor Frost got very red and
as soon as he had finished undressing
Palmer, hurriedly left the ward.
The wound in my face had almost
healed and | was Notwithstanding
Sight-the left cheek twisted into II
knot, the eye pulled down. and my
mouth pointing In north by north
west direction. was very dOwnheart.
ed and could Imagine myself during
the rest Of my life being stunned by
all on account Of the repulsiye scar
Doctor Frost arranged for ME to 60
to the Cambridge Military hospital at
Aldershot for special operation to
try and make the scar prrSentable.
arrived at the hospital and got an
awful shock. The food was poor and
the discipline abnormaly strict. No
patient was allowed to sill on his bed
and smoking was permitted only at
certain designated hours. The face
specialist did nothing for me except
to look at the wound. made appli-
cation for transfer back to Paignton.
offering 10 pay my transportation
This offer was accepted, and after two
weeks absence, once again arrived
in Munsey ward, all hope gone.
The next day after my return Doc
tor Frost stopped at my bed and said
Well Empey, II you want me TO try
and see what can do with that scar
I'll do 1t, but you are taking an awful
chance"
answered: "Wel, doctor, Steve
Brodie took chance; he halls from
New York and SO do /.
Two days after the undertaken
squad carried me to the operating
room or pictures" as we called them
because OF the funny films We see un.
der ether and the operation was per-
formed. 1t was u wonderful piece OF
surgery and marvellous success.
From now on that doctor can have my
shirt.
More than once some poor soldier
has been brought into the ward In q
dying condition, resulting from loss Of
blood and exhaustion caused by his
long journey from the trenches. After
an examination the doctor announces
that the only thing that will save him
is a TRANSMISSION OF blood Where Is
the blood to come from? He does not
have to wait long for an answer-sev-
eral Tommles Immediately volunteer
their blood for their mate. Three or
four are accepted; blood test Is
made, and next day the TRANSMISSION
takes place and there is another pale
face In the ward.
Whenever bone Is needed for some
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
NO NEsr OF SUCH REFINEMENT.

Of course II was public property
mat the Takeltecsi railway trains did
not dash along HE hurricane being
pushed, nor cid they travel us fast as
a r'lmor but the journey In question
had Just about put the aid on"
MIR, I. Iuvcler was one of the
lohg-snlerlng pas, o. gers on this occn.
sion, and was getting anxious about
the time. MS he hud an appointment AT
the other end,
SAY, porter" he fhoutcd, lcnnInp
mis- head cat o. the window, "what
time Is t?'
zine? Sorry, sir I don't know"
replied the luggage litter.
"pon't know ~ shouted Rnyeller.
Thing II, man, how Is It you don't
carry a wntch?'
swell, sir You see" said the mort.
mnntcnu pulverlzcr, 1--WE hardly ever
need watch on this road; what we
need is II calendar."-Stray Stories.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

And for week every time passed
a patient he would call. "Well, well,
here's the Yank. Hope you are feel
ing well, old top"
The surgeon In our ward was an
American, Harvard unit man, named
Frost We nicknamed him Jack
Frost" He was loved by all. II Il
Tommy was to be cut up he had no oh.
lection TO undergoing the operation IL
Jack Frost was to WELD the knife.
Their confidence In him was pathetic.
lie was the best sport have ever met.
one Saturday morning the command
amt aud some high up officers were
inspecting the ward, when one of the
patients who mad been wounded In the
head by bit OF shnpnel. fell on the
floor In a fit. They brought him round,
and then looked for the ward orderly
to carry the patient back to his bed
at the other end of the ward The or.
DERBY was nowhere to be fOund--like
our policemen, they never ARE when
needed The officers were at loss
how to get Palmer into his bed. Doe.
tor Frost was tldgetng around In
nervous manner when suddenly with
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
SCOUTS GET NAVY pEsERTER.

John Gilbert Jones. an alleged two.
time navy descrter, was captured by
members Of a boy scout troop in Ram
apo mountains, near Wyckoff. n. j.,
and started under guard for Newport
News, Va.
For two months federal authorities
had searched for Jones. but clever
work on the part Of the boy scouts of
Wyckoff resulted In his apprehension.
In an abandoned mountain school
house the scouts came across a store
of provisions and some navy clothlSg.
When Jones returned, II scouts
closed in on him at a prearranged sig
nal. The deserter offered no resist
ance.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
MUST GIVE ROADS ATTENTION
Taxpayers viii Face Huge Road Bills
After War Is Over II This
Is Not Done.

Road maintenance must 20 on I'M
lntcrruptedly or the taxpayers Of the
country will have TO pay an enormous
bin for the restoration OF the high
ways after the war, SAYS an editorial
IN II recent issue OF Good Roads.
Something like n quarter OF n CEN
fury ago, systematic, intelligent road
Improvement was commenced by n
few of the states IN the northeastern
part Of the country Today there is
highway department in practically ev.
cry state and In most Of the states the
department is one Of the major dlvl-
sionS Of the government.
During this era Of road improve.
ment the nnnual expenditure through
out the nation has grown from an in