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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-11
GERMAN LESSONS STIR IRE.

HAGERSTowE, Nd. Sept. IL
Incensed over continuation OF the
study of the German language in the
high school at Clearspring, this
county. citizens have demanded OF
Prof. c. T. Dryden, super!n' endent OF
schools, that II be eliminated at once,
under threats to burn the bookk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-11

FbO~SR1 fer Weddfnxn
ne prett1e1 novsr1 and rnos4 .-...,
decorations fuuiHhsd By Gude, 1915 F.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-11

This Brass Bed, bright finish,
quality, finish and construction
the best. Regular $1,000.
Special SIS.
Special Felt Mattress, full
size, $14.00.
Guaranteed National Spring,
$5.75.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

and no barrier is interposed to the
commissioning Of men direct from
civil life. provieing their local boards
have given them deferred classifica-
ton on dependency grounds.
Qualified registrants wi . lave ap-
piled for commissions in army staff
corps and who are desired by a >.r-
tain corps. may have their classieca-
tion and physical examinations by
local boards advanced on presenta-
ton Of certificate from a chief of
corps or department of the ARM.
In cases where it is desired to com
mission a class one man, he may be
inducted into service Immediately
and promoted thereafter
To carry out the provisions of the
order. Provost Marshal General
Crowder today authorized local
boards to examine and classify out
of their turns such registrants as
might be affected by the ruling.
Local boards are also authorized to
examine and classify without re gard
to normal order such men as may ,e
accepted by the navy and marine
corps, in order that their Immediate
voluntary induction may be ar
ranged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
MELL|N TESTF|ES TO STRIKING
and KICKING WIFE--MRS. MELLIN AND
DAUGHTER ARE PRESENT AT HEARING

er kicked his wife, he replied "once."
He had had black eye for two weeks
after Mrs. Mellen had hit him with
round piece of marble used in
darning stockings. in November.
1917.
Mr. Mellen denied that he had
known that Mrs. Douglass Brown of
New York planned to use letters
written by Mrs. Mellen to Mr.. Brown
in seeking a suit against Mrs Mel
len for alienation of her husbands
affections. He said he had given
Mrs Brown $4,000 for the letters.
Until March. 1917 Mr.. Mellen tes-
titled he gave his wife $4,000 year
At that time he cut off the allowance.
He gave his daughter Kathryn 800
month with an equal amount at
Christmas and on each Of her birth
days. While on the stand Mr.. Mel
len had several tilts with Mrs. Mel
lens counsel On one occasion he
arose with his fist clenched and took
a step toward Mr. Warner. Several
times he was cautioned by his own
counsel against making scathing re-
marks to Mr.. Warner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

Pittsfeld, Mass, Sept, 2s-Mrs
Charles S Mellen and her oldest
daughter Kathryn were present for
an hour today at the probate court
hearing on Mr Mellen's petition for
a decree to permit him to live apart
from his wife. While these were in
the court room Mr.. Mellen testified
in response to questioning by Mrs.
Mellen's counsel, Milton B. Warner,
that mis- wife was accustomed to
drinking and that he had taken a
cocktail with her occasionally He
said he considered this mo crime
but very foolish custom and that
he himself had no bad habits.
Mr.. Mellen said that his wife oc-
casionally darned her own stock
ings but he did not think this con-
stituted her "a thrifty house wife"
Under further cross examination Mr.
Melien said the first time he struck
his wife was after she had scolded
their children for littering the desk
He hit his wife in the face and made
her nose bleed. Asked il he had ev-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
PATRIOTISM DOMINATES REPUBLICAN
STATE CONVENTION AT GRAND RAPIDS
ENDORSES SUFFRAGE AND PROHIBITION

reference also was made indirectly
to Mr.. Ford in the resolution adopt
ed. They advocate an amendment to
the primary law to prohibit a man
from seeking office on more than one
ticket. Henry Ford in the August
primaries made the senatorial race
on both the Democratic and Repub-
lican tickets.
The convention recorded itself as
rneGuiyocally in favor of woman suf-
frage and nationwide prohibition;
recommended the fixing Of prices on
all commodities, Including cotton
and other products of the South as
well as wheat from the North and
declared for federal control Of pub
lie utilities needed to prosecute the
war.
Expenditures in the primary cam
paign Of Trumans Newberry. the Re-
publican candidate for senator were
declared by Senator Townsend to
have been justified by the fact that
the honor and patriotism Of Michigan
was at stake, as we'll as the senate
rial nomination"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

idge. who acted for Gov. Mccall
To President Wilson and the Govern
ors he sent this telegram
Massachusetts urgently in need
or additional doctors and nurses to
check growing epidemic of influenza
Our doctors and nurses are being
thoroughly mobilized and worked to
the limit. Many cases can receive
no attention whatever Hospitals
are full, but arrangements can be
made for outside facilities Earnest
ly solicit your influence in obtaining
this needed assistance in any way
you can"
New Hampshire and Connecticut were
not asked to send help because of the
prevalence of influence in those states.
To the mayor of Toronto. Lieut. Gov
Coolidge telegraphed: Massachusetts,
urgently in need of nurses to relieve and
supplement our nurses now continuous.
ly engaged in trying to alleviate suffer-
ing in connection with an epidemic OF
influenza now raging in this common
wealth. We will greatly appreciate any
assistance you can render US. Massa-
penses."
A cold rain fell most of today and un-
der the most adverse weather conditions
the state continued to figh. the disease
as best it could with doctors, nurses
and volunteer workers. An emergency
public health committee for this city
appointed by Mayor Peters ordered that
all unessential public meeting places be
closed from midnight tonight until Oct
6. Motion picture houses and dance
halls were specially mentioned in the
order.
Churches have not been asked to close
although many congregations are eX-
pected temporarily TO discontinue ser
vices
The state health department anonunc-
ed today that II would pay expenses and
ss2S week 10 graduate nurses reporting
for service at the state house. Attend
ant nurses will be paid SIS week and
expenses. Volunteer nurses are request
ed to report to local boards Of health
! for assignments.
| fContjnued IN Paoe a Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
FRANC0AMERICANS IN NEW ChAMPA6lF DRIVE
ATTACKING ENEMY ON FRONT OF FOR1l NILES
WEAK RESISTANCE SHOWN BY TEUyr0N FlRCES
GERMAN KEY POSITION
SCENE U. s., AND FRENCH
new WHST FRONT DRIVE

yanced nearly four miles at certain
points.
The point Of attack selected by
Marshal Foch caused no great sur
prise here. AS far back as 1918 the
French strategists SAID that the
Champagne front offered the great
est possibilities in repelling the in
vaderS with the least expenditure of
men. There was fierce fighting tnat
year IN this sector, but the French
lacked the reserve power to press
forward in accordance with their
strategic designs and were forced to
settle back to tactical operations nd
defensive measures.
Several facts of utmost significance
and of peculiar interest to the people
Of the United States are sharply dis
closed by the new offensive. For ne
thing, the power and will of the AL
lied forces to continue hammering at
Continued on Page 4, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

Washington. Sept. s.-Premature Gag
erness by scores Of communities TO
gather Liberty Loan subscriptions be-
fore the formal opening of the cam
paign Saturday kept the treasury off,
cials busy today teiegraphing that ad-
vance pledges would not be recognized
in the records of cities or towns.
Pledges may be held until Saturday
however. and turned in by soliciting
committees to swell the total for the
first day.
Cnofficial advices to Washington said
several towns already had over-sub-
scribed by getting several times more
pledges than their quotas will be. Al
though not frownins upon this eager
ness, the treasury will take no cogniz-
ance Of preliminary bond selling. Com
m:ttees in many localities reported TO-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
PREMATURE EACERkESS SHOWN BY
MANY COMMUNITIES TO ANTICIPATE
FOURTH LOAN OPENING; SATURDAY

day that they are prepared to start can
vassing one minute after tomorrow mid
night and to bring in their harvest OF
pledges at dawn. No arrangements have
been made for nationwide competition
for first honors Of r-subscribing ow-
ing to the difficulty after the third loan
of deciding to what towns the honors
belonged
Fuel Administrator Garfield announced
tonight that the ''lightless nights" order
would not be suspended during the cam
paign. Requests for a suspension so
that lights might be used in advertising
in the loans had come from many agen-
cies. II was said,
Reiterating that coal is urgently need
ed for the manufacture Of munitions for
General Pershing's forces, Mr. Garfield
said that not even Liberty Loan cam
paign justified its use for electric adver-
tlsing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

Washington. Sept. 26.-The x ey-
stone Of the great German defensive
arch in France is under assault in the
Franco American offensive launched
this morning in the Champagne over
a frontof forty miles. Because of
the place Of attack selected by Mar
shall Foch, military officials here re-
gard the new blow as one Of wide
strategic possibilities.
1t was not until Gen. Pershing s
official statement arrived late to-
night that definite idea was given Of
tho extent and success of the initial
rush. The Americans advanced on
a front of forty miles TO an average
depth Of seven miles. taking more
than five thousand prisoners Ind
twelve towns. The French war CT
fee previously had reported that the
French troops further west had i'd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

Grand Rapids. Mich. Sept. % 2e
Patriotism was the dominant
theme at the Republican state con-
vention today. Revolutions demand
ing that the war be fought to vic
torious finish and a conclusive peace
we're adopted
All the speakers, including Will II.
Hayes. chairman of the national
committee, United States Senator
Charles E Townsend and Gov, AL
bert L. Sleeper declared that the
surest means TO this end was the re-
turn to power of the Republican
party.
All the present holders Of state Of
fees for which the convention met
to choose candidates were renomi-
mated by acclamation.
Both Mr.. Hays and Senator Town
send criticized Henry Ford as 4 SEN
atorial possibility terming him a
pacifist who opposed war. and an un-
believer in the American soldier.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
FIT MEN OF CLASS ONE
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR COMMISSIONS
BEFORE INDUCTION AS PRIVATES

Washington. Sept. 26.-Physically
" men between is and IS years OF
age who are placed in class one by
local draft boards, or who would be
20 placed except for occupational de-
'efment cannot become candidates
"t Commissions In the army until
"ey have been indicted into service
S privates. under rulings Of the dd-
'utant general made public today ID
'upe'seding previous orders on the
subject.
"esistrants placed in the sub div
.s.On OF classes re rived for limited
special service. however, may be
''l'''ssioned direct from civil life
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

river, northwest of Verdun. In
the first stages of the battle
the allied lines were pushed
forward for material gains
that portion Immediately
northwest of Verdun held by
the Americans to a depth of
from five to six miles and that
of the French to the west near
ly four miles at certain points.
Under the terrific lombard
ment preceding the commence
ment of the battle the Germans
hurriedly quit numerous posi-
tions and into their Americans
and French went unimpeded.
At last accounts the allied at
tack was progressing favor
ably. Many French villages
and German strong points had
been recaptured.
British troops have invaded Bull
saria from the north of Lake Doiran
in Macedonia. making another epoch
or the history of the war; Aside
from the material effect of the pene-
tratlon of the mountainous country
Of King Ferdinand the vancouver is
likely to prove Of great strategic val
ue once the Instrumitsa river valley,
leading toward the Sofia Seres Rail-
way is reached. Meantime days Of
adversely continue with the Teutonic
allies in southern Serb and Palestine.
and the British and French are keep.
ing up their manoeuvers which are
gradually bringing them importa Mt
town OF st. Quentin into their hands.
In Serbia the Serbs Italians, Greeks
and British are still threatening the
enemy forces with disaster by reason
of their rapid advance and the state
Of confusion into which the Bulgar-
ians and Germans have been thrown
~ thS SIlOck Ot tHe OIIeNSlVo. Like
wise, the Turks in Palestine are being
sadly harassed by the forces of the
British General Allenby and the
tribesmen of the King of the Hedjas.
Almost surrounded east of the Jordan.
the Turks are frantically endeavoring
to extricate themselves from the con-
verging allied forces. From the east
and south the British are driving the
Ottomans northward and coming
south to meet the enemy and to crush
him between the two allied lines are
the Arabs. with all the crossings of
the Jordan now in allied hands the
Turkish fourth army has little chance
to escape.
Taken in conjunction with the al.
lied. offensive which has materially
bent back the German front in Flan-
ders, Artois and Picardy and along
the Aisne, the new drive Of Marshal
Foch in the south will bear import
ant fruit if it meets with success.
Driving northward. the entire west.
ern battle front will then be shaken
and compelled to readjust itself. Lat
Continued on Page 4 Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
{By the Associated Press)

American troops have taken
over a new sector in France,
and in conjunction with the
French have forced the Ger
mans on the defensive to still
another battle front. The
gage of battle has been thrown
down on a forty mile front ex-
tending from the Suippe River
to Champagne, Is miles east of
Rheims eastward through the
Argonne Forest to the Meuse
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
record DAYS DEATH TOLL IN BOSTON
6l59 new CASES IN !. s. ARMY CAMPS
IN MASSACHUSETTS

Boston. Sept. Massachusetts
which has always responded liberal
ly and quickly to requests for help
from stricken communities in all
parts of the world. is tonight itself
in need of outside aid to check the
spread of influenza and pneumonia.
Direct appeal for assistance to
President Wilson, Gov Graham Of
Vermont. Gov. Milliken of Maine.
Gov. Beeckman Of Rhode Island and
the Mayor Of Toronto, Canada, was
made tonight by Lieut.. Gov. Cool
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
y. S. Penetration on Right Wing from -Four
to Seven Miles--l2 Villages and 5000
Prisoners Capturedby Yankees--French
Cain Four Miles on Left and Take
Several important Positions
BRITISH NOW ON BULGARIAN SOIL
BRlTON=ARAB FORCES CLOSING IN
ON BROKEN TURKS IN HOLY LAND
(By the Associated Press)

Twelve towns and than 5000 prisoners have
been taken by American troops fighting conjunction with
the French, in offensive begun with the break of day
Thursday in the region extending from the northwest of Ve
dun within Is miles of the Cathedral city of Rheims.
Americans advanced to dept of miles, overcoming
the stubborn resistance of the enemy Pennsylvania Kansas
and Missouri troops among the fighting force which
less than day territory of great Importance to the
and further depleted his army through captured,
killed and wounded
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

Lausanne, Sept. 26.-Pubiie IL.
rItation in ConstantinopIe has be-
come SO great, according to a dis.
patch from the Turkish capital
to the Lausanne Gazette that
rumors are again spreading that
the Ottoman government will
seek a separate peace. The Sui
tan himself, the message says,
would favor a separate peace Il
he could obtain favorable condi.
tions from the entente powers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

court today. The jury was out only sly
minutes.
Eight witnesses testified for the State
They were not cross-examined and nc
evidence was presented for the defense
Judge George l.. Emery. counsel fol
Continued on Page q, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
Bay State Calls for
Aid to Check Spread
Influenza Epidemic

Direct Appeal to President Wilson and Gov
ernors of Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island
and Toronto, Canada-Urgent Need of Doc
tors and Nurses Unessential Public
Meeting Places Ordered Closed Until Oct. s
300 Cases Reported in PortIand-Be-
lieved Disease is Spre eading in Maine-No
Action Yet by State-Local Boards Asked
to Take Necessary Preventative Measures
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

The one-day death record Of
the epidemic in Boston was ex-
eeeded today, the mortality re.
ports showing 1923 deaths from
influenza and SO from pneumonia.
The largest previous total for one
day was 100 on Sept. 81. Since
September IL there have been 853
deaths in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
THE WEATHER
RAIN

Nor4bern New England: Rain Friday.
Saturday probably fair.
Southern New England; Clearing FIJI
day; cooler in eastern portion SATURDAY
fair; slightly warmer in western portion
Eastern New York: Friday clearing.
Saturday fair. warmer IN the interior.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
PROMPT VERDICT OF GUILTY IN CASE
OF AGED NURSERY STOCK SALESMAN
CHARGED WITH KILLING HOUSEkEEPER

Alfred, Me. Sept. 25-John c. Slorah.
a nursery salesman, 7c years old, was
convicted Of the murder of Miss Della
Duquette. his former housekeeper, at
Biddeford on Aug %, 1911. at the con-
cluson Of short trial in the supreme
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
IN MAINE

Or Ieyerett d Bristol, the health
commissioner Of Maine. in a state
mort made to a Kenncbec Journal
-tnresentativo last night said tnat he
Believed that the epidemic Of Span
sh influenza in this State seems to
No increasing and he thought that
he moving picture theaters ought
a q cics. temporarily as u pre-
yentatiye measure, but that the
Shoots should remain open.
The state department of health
has no authority 10 older the thea
,trs closed SAID Or. Bristol, but
q local board If health could act in
iaft matte. doIbt the wisdom or
.loslng the schools az the present
Inc where there is a daily medical
nspec;!on Pupll, should be exam
he'd when they reach the school in
he morning, and If there are any
gmptcns of ttr Influenza. like
mocz.ng and coughing. should be
sent home and placed under the care
9, a physician. The epidemic seems
V be waging the fiercest at Port
aai, Bath and Lisbon Falls. al
tA@gh Of course there are scatter
ng cases all over the State
Dr. Bristol last night received a
teerram from DR.. T.. II. Kelley. the
health commissioner Of Massachu-
sets. asking for volunteer doctors
and nurses from this State. adding
that their expenses would be paid.
Or. Bristol replied that as the dis
ease Was evidently spreading in
Name he thought that the doctors
and nurses would be Of service at
home,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
Germans Abandoning Positions

London Am
launched
The Germans
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
Boston Forecast

Boston, Sept. 26.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Friday clearing and cool
er. Saturday fair continued cool; moo
crate to fresh northwest winds, becon-
ing variable Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

Portland, Me, Sept. pa confer
ence 10 determine whether immediate
and important action is necessary to
check the further spread of influenza
10 this city will be held at the office
Of Mayor Charles 3. Clarke tomor-
row morning.
The question Of closing public
places viii be considered then.
The number of cases has not been
announced but it is known that the
disease Is prevalent. Four nurses
lave died with it the past week. ac-
cording TO physician who expressed
the belief that all public places
should he closed at once.
Dr. II. ID. Worthen. Bangor, las
been directed by DR.. L. D. Briston.
Health to remain here and assist in
stamping out the malady
Coy. Milliken decided today not 20
ssue a state wide order in connec-
ion with the influenza but to leave
the matter of taking precautions in
the present stage in the hands of the
local health and municipal author
ties.
The fourth Liberty Loan parade,
arranged for Saturday. was post
poned as a necessary precaution.
Or. Thomas Tetreau, the Portland
health officer. reported tonight that
here were approximately 300 cases
q influenza. He said the disease
vas confined to no p rlicular locality
tut scattered throughout the city.
Continued on Page 4-Coiumn ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
French Advance Nearly Four Miles

Paris Sept 26The American Of
miles points Of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
@S TABLETS FOR
=. SroMACH GAS

fermen,.cAS TABLETS stop gas and sour
fsdaee nlon after eating. stop heIehing,
ssssS s.os esns ting and eas pressure. sweet
Ssvb,ss s:rect acid stomach. Ono once
IABiETS enough. Buy MEALS GAS
eay.Ao..s At any reliable drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27
SATURDAY.: Fair

"Fiahtina Fourth" Liberty ~
beain. SEPTEMBER 2sth' ae'
ready; save to buy; buy carry
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-09-27

Continued on Page 4. Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06
KING GEORGES
GREETINGS TO
PRES. WILSON

London. April liking George has
sent greetings to President Wilson on
the occasion of the anniversary of
the entry Of the United States into
the war.
King Georges telegram follows:
The gallant deeds of Americans on
lana and sea haye already indicated
to the enemy that his hope is vain.
Every day that passes as American
troops pour in ever-increasing num-
bers into France, diminishes the
chances Of his success.
The American people may rest
assured that the British Empire now
urea ny nearly four years of war. will
cneerfully make yet further sacrifices.
Inc thought that the United States,
uhoer Your leadership, are with us
liearI and soul emboldens us in the
determination. with Gods help, final
~ 70 destroy the designs of the enc
my ana to re-establish on the earth
the rule Of right and justice.
George. r. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-06
Landing Of japanese Naval Forces in
Vladiyostok Of No Political Significance
$4,000 fire
Five Dwellings at So.
Bristol Burned

Whole Village Threatened at One
Time-No Fire Apparatus Until
Arrival Of That from Neishborinq
Towns-Submarine chaser's Crew
Helps ~. Il:
South Bristol. Me. April Five
dwellings were destroyed by fire which
threatened the destruction Of the entire
village late today. There is no fire APP
paratus here and the high wind made
the efforts of the volunteer bucket pri-
gade almost hopeless.
Apparatus from neighboring towns
was slow in arriving or account oil the
bad condition of the roads. The en-
grgational church, High school and
other large buildings caught fire sever
al times, but the townspeople work a
heroically and with the aid Of 25 men
brought by submarine chaser from
the Boothbay Harbor naval station kept
the roofs of these buildings wet until
the assistance of fire apparatus was
available
Sparks were blown to Christmas Cove.
summer settlement a mile distant.
and one cottage there was burned. The
dwellings, destroyed in this village were
owned by George Rice, Ambrose Alley.
William Clark. Merritt Thompson and
julius Carnage. The total loss IS about
So. 600.