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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
Gardiner Scholars and Thrift Stamps

The first report on the sale OF the
Thrift stamps shows that over 3oo pu-
pills in Gardiner and Farmingdale are
purchasers of the stamps with total
investment of over $500. North street
in Farminsdale and Miss CorneH
room at Central street register 100 per
cent of purchasers. These schools are
the first entitled to receive the Ce"-
tifcates given by the treasury Depart
ment to schools whose pupils all own
Thrift stamps.
Ernest L. Goodspccd of the War
Savings committee is VISITING we
schools of this district and speaking
TO the pupils on the OBJECT OF Wdi
Savings and Thrift Stamps In hei'ai
of the committee he has offered prize
Of 81 to the pupil in each room IN an
the grades above the fifth who shail
write the best essay on me ihrlit
Stamp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
new CONTRACTS
For Destroyers Have
Been Placed by Daniels
Made Possible by Great Speed with
Which Yards Are Turning Out Work
-Hundreds Of Destroyers Now IN
der Construction : Double Pelham
Bay Training Station Capacity

WashinGton Feb, 1$.-Contracts for
Il number Of dcstroycrs in addition 20
those provided for this years great
building program. have been placed ~
tn" navy department. Secretary Dan
i"ls announced today that this had been
made possible by the unparallcd speed
With which the shipyards were turn
ing out doStroXcrS. making way for ad-
ditiOnal ones on their stocks
About dozen new contracts already
baNe been awarded and it is under
stood others are to follow. Tho exact
number Of destroyers now under con-
struction never has been announced,
but it is known to run into the hun
dredS.
The secretary also announced that
the navy contemplated doubling the
capacity of the Pelham Bay tNcw
York; naval training station To 10000
men. Most of tho SIC 0O0000 asked fov
training stations would be spent on
the Pelham Say and Hampton Road :
stations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
SHIP STRIKE
Continued from Page One)

ship carpenters and joiners here affect
ing about 1000 men, was called off this
afternoon. The men, 1t was announced
at the end Of Il long secret session of the
local brotherhood. would return to work
tomorrow morning and speed up to
make up for lost time
John Morgan, general organizer for the
Brotherhood of Carpenters and ioiners.
came from Washington aud addressed
the strikers. 50 wing:
60 back to work tomorrow morning
Speed up the work. Show your employ
ers and the country that you are patriotic
and not pro-Cier7nan.
DO we get the increase" was shouted
from several quarters of the hall
That matter Will be taken up between
President Hutchinson and som person or
persons appointed by President Wilson. :"
was Nh Morgan's answer Go back
and DO your best. You are patriotic men p"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

continual aspersions upon him.
Bolo Pashas attorney devoted large
part of his final argument to laying at
the door OF Senator Iumbert crimes
charged against his client
The exact charge against the senator
was not made public.
Leading Figure in Bofo Pasha Case
Senator Humbert. one of the principal
figures in the case of Bolo pasha, re-
Gently convicted Of treason and sentenced
to death, through the fact that it was his
newspaper lie Journal in which an In
terest was bought with the money Bolo
received from the United States When
the facts regarding the German source
of the money involved in the transaction
were revealed last fall Senator IIumbert
cancelled the contract and returned the
money. He has repeatedly affirmed his
patriotism.
Senator lIumbert was formerly vica
president Of the Senate committee on
army affairs,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
Adjustment Soon Expected

New York, Feb. 1S.--presdent William
l. hutcheson OF the Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners has been called TO
Washington for n conference with the
shipping board. ii was announced a.
union headquarters here tonight and will
leave tomorrow morning
Officers of the organization expressed
the opinion that adjustment of the
grievance of carpenters employed IN
shipyards on the Atlantic seaboard would
follow as the result of the conference.
All the strikers who did not return TO
work today because they had not been in
formed that the strike had been called or
Will be back on the lob tomorrow, it was
said.
Refusal OF Brooklyn yard TO re-e7n-
ploy dozen strikers, which threatened
ior time today to cause a hitch in the
settlement Of differences, was said 10
have been the result of a Inisunderstand-
ing and it was believed the trouble would
be adjusted amicably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
-four U. S. PR|vATES
DEAD IN EXPLOSIONS

Washington Feb 1S-The deaths Of
four privates as the result Of eXplo-
sions. the killing Of cadet Lindlcy IT..
Dcgarmo Of Hidgewood. y. J.. in an
airplane attack last Saturday and the
suicide of Lieut. Gordon Lorins Rand.
Lawrence, l.. l., New York. attached 10
the aviation section of the signal corps
We're reported to the war department
today by Gen. Pershing.
The privates killed in the explosion
were: Herbert F. Koch, infantry, Ash
ley, Pa; Mike Duda. infantry. Saint
Clair. Pa: Paul F.. Herrick, infantry.
Dunlow, Pa; Joseph J. Chorha. infan-
try. whose mother lives in Kefahre.
Austria.
No details we're given, but il is as
sumed the explosions were Of hand
grenades.
Private Gardner H. Bennett Of SUIT
ton. Vt. died of pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS
JOHNSON OPERA HOUSE SPECIAL
We Care Not What a Program Costs
if It Gets the Business-Pauline
Frederick; w. S. Hart and Fighting
Trail Tomorrow and Thursday-Go-
;po Riti

To he tipped is common desire now
adays. The public always accepts val
lie when it's billed G. Q. ID. You often
measure a theatres reach by their
program as the public's good will is
bought on the instalment plan. "Blfl
Hart is usually the coat, vest and
trousers of every bill but tomorrow'S
program includes a star. Pauline Fred
crick, the woman with the eyes Gon
should sec her in The Hungry Heart
at the Johnson Opera house tomorrow
and Thursday. It's her first appear
ante at this theatre for many mont :
and associated with w. $. Hart in
Dakota Dan" and The Fighting
Trait the bill should draw capacity
houses. Watch for The Son of De
mocracy' It's coming soon.
The Stacker" with Emily Stevens,
the great sensation that was shown
at the Colonial theatre, Boston, will
soon be seen at the johnson Opera
house one day only with the same small
prices six and Is ccnts.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

some Of the nine representative roads
included the pay of officers in the to-
tai. Mr. Virgins said, however, he
thought the officers had received few
increases and called attention to the
highest average, $50. reported by the
Chicago Milwaukee and st. Paul, which
did not include officers in its report.
DO YOU think any of these officers
ought TO have their salaries reduced?"
asked Commissioner McChord.
II am not in a position to answer
that" Mr.. Higgins said. ! think that.
after spending a lifetime acquiring
knowledge and experience q man is en-
titled to compensation
Both Mr.. Higgins and Mr.. Walber
sketched their own experience. They
began as office boys.
Frederick w. Lehman. counsel for
the commission. asked Mr.. Higgins
about the employment of boys and wo-
men hv the railroads.
There are few boys employed now
except as messengers" he replied. The
federal law interfered with their en-
ployment in other capacities. I was
switching cars when ] was IL. but the
age limit now is II. Women are being
employed as clerks and to some ex-
tent in other capacities. They have
been working as coach cleaners for
years"
J. r. w. Davis, maintenance of way
engineer for the Great Northern, de-
scribed the work and pay of men I'M
der him. He said overtime by section
hands was demanded chiefly because
the men are foreigners and. being away
from home, prefer to work Sunday
rather than rest in the construction
camps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
WINTHROP

The surgical dressings committee wiz
meet Tuesday evening at the Red Crosse
room and your help is very much needed.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Harris of.Wat :
vile were in town Friday TO attend the
funeral Of j. c. Irouseworth.
An old-fashioned dance will be given at
Grange hall Friday evening, Feb. H.
Good music will be furnished.
Arthur Lord, superintendent of schools
in Winthrop and Hallowcl, has resigned
to accept better position. His resigna-
ton takes effect March !.
c. IT. Abbott. the former superinten-
dent, now of Fort Fairfield, has been
sent TO Florida on a business trip for
Hopkins Brothers, the firm for which
he is working. Mr.. Abbott was accom-
panied by Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. J. r.
Hopkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
Hannah Elizabeth jackson

Mrs Hannah Elizabeth Jackson, Wild
ow of the late Capt. Elijah jackson,
died Sunday morning at the home OF
her daughter. Mrs. Thomas GURUS
Highland avenue.
She is survived by one son. Dr. {.
Jackson of this city and two dauSh-
tiers, Miss Helen NJ. Jackson of Bos-
ton and Mrs. Thomas Curtis of Caro-
ner,
Funeral services will be held from
her late home at p. NJ, Tuesday Rev.
Dr. Quimby officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

At the Howdoin Indoor Meet last
Saturday. the Gardiner High school re-
lay team defeated the t'recport High
relay by more than 30 yards. Their
time WAS next to the fastest of the
meet. IIehrons time being only -
seconds better. t.lwood Dale secured
good lead tor Gardiner. The Gardi-
ner team was made up of the follow
ing men: Dale. SimondS, Cannon,
Lawrence. Edw. Lawrence won sec
ond place in The 40 Yard dash. lie
was the only pointer for G.; II. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
No Explanation Of Robertson'S
Retirement Before Tuesday

London, Feb. 1S-The public will
nave TO wait another "a hours at least
for the governments explanation Of
the retirement Of Gen. Sir William
Robertson, and the decision of the Yer
sailles conference.
Andrew Bonar Law. as government
leader i'll the House of Commons this
afternoon declined to anticipate the
premier's statement, which. if Mr.
Lloyd George RECEIVERS from the severe
chill from which he is suffering. will
make in the House tomorrow The mat
ter was brought UP by Former Premier
Asquith, who asked if the House Nigh
expect a statement from the premier
tomorrow on the communication which
had appeared in the press regarding
changes in the general staff and Wheth-
er there would be fun opportunity
of discussion.
Mr.. Bonar Law replied in the affirm
ative. He said the premier was suffer-
ing from severe chlls, but had sent
him a telephone message that he hoped
TO be IN the House Of Commons to-
morrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

In response to a request from the State
regent Mrs. Chapman. Mary kelton
Dummer Chapter. d. \. r., Will snip to
Portland today the following knitted ar
ticles to be distributed among the soldiers
at the forts in that city: Is pairs of socks,
13 pairs of wristlets s helmets. 3 sweaters
and mulIlers. Eleven comfort pillows
are also included in the package. The
chapter has also made one dozen surgical
shirts to he given to the Red Cross. The
chapter is now making squares for an
afghan besides the regular knitting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

General Robertson, whose resignation
as chief of staff was announced last
week, is the principal subject of discus
sion today in the morning newspapers,
which give various versions of the
causes which brought about situation
that is generally regretted. General
Robertson. whose abilities and services
are recognized handsomely everywhere
has repeated to the newspapers his
assertion: Il have not resigned. lie
has refused any further statement.
There seems to be no question. however.
that the difference between the govern
ment announcement and that OF the gem
eral is merely a difference of words, the
government having interpreted his refus
al to serve on the supreme war council
or to remain as chief OF the staff with
the general dssented from that interpre-
tation.
SO far as Is known there is no proh7-
bility of an arrangement whereby Gan
eral Robertson will remain as chief OF
staff, but the hope is expressed In some
quarters that his great capabilities and
wide experience will not be lost to the
country. Newspapers hostile to Premier
Lloyd George believe he influenced tho
war cabinet to cause General Robertson
70 resign, while elsewhere the fact that
the general was offered the post on the
supreme war council Is said to acquit
the premier of any personal bias.
The Chronicles version OF these events
makes the whole matter turn upon the
necessity of closer cooperation among
the Allies, which it says. the premier al
ways has advocated. According to the
Chronicles statement, it was the urgent
demand OF Great Britain's allies, voiced
at the recent Versailles conference, which
led 10 the adoption of the new policy
for Strengthening the defense against the
threatened German blow on the western
front; plan for greater uniflcation OF
action and command The Chronicle
says:
General Robertson was present when
the policy was adopted. but was oppos-
ed to the plan, but Field Marshal Ha,s
accepted it without reservation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

Mr. and Mrs. James Cronin Of this city
recently received the following letter
from their son Stephen of Co. G, 9Th In
fantry, now in France
Somewhere i'll France.
Dear Father and Mother: ! am writ
ing YOU these few lines hoping you are
IL received the parcel; the sweater and
wristlets are good. | was going to buy
some only for you sending them. The
sweater is pretty heavy. 1t would cost a
lot here as they charge double for every
thing. l am wearing the beads and med
ais YOU sent me. did not forget TO say
the first prayer on them for you. | keep
that prayer about Inc always. | was glad
had 1t about a week ago. There is 4
friend of Mr.. l'urrinstons here with me
His name is Heath and he is from Port
land. ] wrote a letter to lem. ] have
received but one letter from him since
l came over. / suppose he looks pretty
good now. ! have his picture with me
is he with Father Carey always? ! sup
pose he was home for Christmas. Was
Mr. HeaGerty down for Christmas? and
low is he getting along? How did you
enjoy Christmas: | had a good time even
though | was in France. but ! could not
forget home, it being the first time I was
ever away. | hope we will all be togeth-
e. for the next Christmas. How is Joe?
suppose he is doing we'll at school How
does Christy like working IN the shop?
suppose David is going to school al
ways. I had letter from Dan. Bust
mess must be quiet this winter | don't
care to write as [ cannot say much I'M
I'll | get back Write a good long letter
and tell me all the news. l suppose coal
is scarce now | heard it was cold over
there. How il father? Is he working >
Give my regards 10 the friends around
Wishing YOU ali luck and happiness, I
will close.
Your fond son =
PRIVATE STEPHEN ]. CRONIN,
Co G. 9TH IT, S Inf.
American Expeditionary Forces
Via New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
INCREASE QUANTITY COTTON.
FOR new ENGLAND MILLS
Hauling of Cotton to Gulf and South Atlantic
Ports Goes Rapidly Forward - Expect Event
ually to Move Entire Stock for New England
Mills by Water

merce of many southern cities and towns
were notified by c. II. Markham, region
al director, to assign certain portion OF
their local stocks of cotton for shipment
under the plan for moving 5000 addi-
tonal bales at this time. Eventually the
railroad administration expects to carry
the entire stock OF southern cotton des-
tinued for New England mills by water
and additional steamers will be assigned
TO this service.
w. II. Peasants, newly appointed man
ager of the marine transportation divis-
ion OF the railroad administration, will
supervise this water movement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

ira Maine Sons of the American
D. ,8uton have issued invitations to
~ State Chapters. Daughters Of the
american Revolution, 70 attend the
.aa1uct a. the Congress Square no
% Portland. on February -, at G =. NJ.
,.y Of tho members OF Samuel Grant
napier who desire to attend are re-
5es'ed 30 notify Francis =. Iittlefield.
y re'ary Maine {. a. r. Chase House,
ior,Iand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
Arrest Of Senator humbert
SEQUEL to Bolo Pasha Trial

Paris, Feb. 1s.-Charles Humbert, SEN
ator from the Meuse and proprietor Of the
Journal. was arrested this morning.
Senator Humbert was arrested at his
chateau at Observation-Disclosures. outside Of
Paris. He was brought into the city this
afternoon for interrogation by Captain
Rouchardon Of the Paris military court.
Meanwhile secret service men, armed
with search warrants, made a minute in
vestigation of papers AT his home in this
city. Many docur ents were seized and
placed under seal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
Mrs. n. 3. CaswelI.

Mrs Harry Il. Caswel. who died re-
Gently III Burkettville. was born in Au-
Susta and was II Years OF age. She
was the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs,
David Savage Reside her mother she
is survived 10y Il husband aud eight
children, Melissa NJ. Blanche NJ, So
phornia f.. William. David A.. Nettie
NJ. Charles Il. and Harry Il. Caswell
all Of BurketNillc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
BELL:ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. Druggists
refund money if it fails. 25c
Important to all Women
Readers of this Paper.


Thousands upon thousands of women
aN" kidney or bladder trouble and
|N''cr suspect il.
Nomons complaints often prove to
z nothinc else but kidney trouble, or
ir result Of kidney or bladder disease,
Y tho Kidneys arc not in a healthy
condition, they may cause the other or
'.inS 10 become diseased
You may suffer pain in the back.
i'adache and loss of ambition.
f"ot health makes Nou nervous. irri-
able and may he Respondent: il makes
snl one 50.
i'nt hundreds OF women claim that
w. kllmef's swamp Root. hy restoring
''alth to the kidneys. proved to be lust
I'D" remedy needed TO overcome such
conditions.
\ good kidney medicine. possessing
''dI healine and curative value, should
blessing 70 thousands OF nervous.
over worked women.
Many send for sample bottle to see
what Swamp-Root the great kidney.
'er and bladder medicine will do for
'"em' tAery reader OF this paper. who
mas not already tried it, by enclosing
IN cents to DR.. kimer Il Co. Binr-
anton, y. Y, may receive sample size
'o'fie ny Parcel Post You can pur
nase the medium and large size bot
YES AZ all drug stores-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
Card Of Thanks

Ne wish to express our heartfelt
anks 10 our relatives and friends fol
heir many kinduesSes in our rccen
|sesycmeni. also for the beautiful
.6wtls from them.
CHARLES W THAIEE.
Mr. AND MRS. n. l.. THAYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

The surgical dressings committee SEM
to the Red Cross in Boston last week the
following: 1900 surgical dressings, bags
nankins and tray cloths. Through the eff
forts of Mrs. Ben Tenney and Mrs Anna
Spaulding beautiful afghan was sent
10 gladden. the hearts Of the soldiers Inc
squares were contributed by their friends
and put together by the two ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
Railroad Executives
IHnn+;nued from PAGE Qnel

five in all the last in December. lie
said that the average pay for $4,000
telegraphers and agents in the East
was 1926 a month.
Mr.. Walber said it had been charged
that when a rule is devised carrying
with it a penalty or an increase in eN-
pense, the railroads and endeavor u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

Mrs. I.eora Hope. who ha, made her
home with f. Y. McMastcr since her
husband entered the service in the ma :
tional army, has returned TO her for
mer home at Cohassett. Mass. De-
Ginning health caused her to take up
her home with her mother who is 4
trained nurse. She made many friends
while in Gardiner who called to wish
her we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

Washington. Feb. 1S-The hauling OF
cotton to Gulf and South Atlantic ports
for trans shipment by water to New Eng
land mills engaged in government con-
tract work has been so rapid in the las.
two weeks that the railroad administra-
ton announced today that it would IN
dertake TO increase the quantity to be re-
ceived Immediately from 10000 to 125 ooa
bales.
To Assign Stocks for Shipment
Boards Of trade and chambers Of COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

only matter to occupy the attention
Of the city council on Monday evening
was the application of Charles +. Hale
for a license to operate a public auto.
This was tabled, pending the meeting
of the licensing board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
Increase in Registration

New York, Feb. 1M-Results OF the WAGE
settlement in the shpbuiIding industries
were seen by officers Of the United States
employment service here when more than
1000 men registered today as shipbuiders
at the New York City office. one hun
dred or more Of the recruits were imme
diately dispa tched to plants in Pennsvl-
vania and Connecticut. where they are
urgently needed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

w. c. T. L. will hold j Dues Tea &t
the home of Mrs. w. O. Guild, Kings
bury street, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs
INA. Walsh will give an address and
Mrs. Thos. Chaffee will speak on cur
rent event. All ladies interested in
TEMPERANCE are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

The Democratic voters are request
cd TO meet in caucus at City hall at
40 o'clock Wednesday evening, Feb.
20. to choose a chairman and secre-
tary for said meeting and to nominate
one candidate each for mayor, city
marshal and street commissioner and
two candidates for alderman at large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

Mrs J. A. Minot Of Boston. Mrs. Ar
mid Bickford of Portland and Miss Eve
Ign Dick of Waterville passed the
week END at the home of Mr. and Mrs
T. W. Dick Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
Won KUEHLMANN TO
MAKE ADDRESS BEFORE
REICHSTAG ON TUESDAY

Amsterdam, Feb. 18.-According to
the Cologne Volkes Zeitung, the Ger
man foreign secretary, DR.. Won Kuehl-
mann, will address the Reichstag on
Ukraine peace treaty will be taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19

Carol Stevens, Curtis Hughes and Omar
Foote represented the Old South church
at the boys conference in Portland and
will make a report of the convention A.
the Sunday school hour next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-19
Accepts Eastern Command

Answering another question Mr.. b.
mar Law announced that Gen. Robert
son had accepted the Eastern com
mand. James Myles Hosge interjected.
why not the Boy Scouts?" This had
reference to the enforcement Of the
Eastern command to other commands
which Gen. Robertson had held.
Mr.. Bonar Law refused to say
whether Gen. Robertson had resigned
or was dismissed. Nor would he say
whether Field Marshal Haig and Gen.
Robertson had approved the findings of
the Versailles conference. explaining
that he did not wish to anticipate the
premicr's speech.
Newspaper Discussion Continues
,rhn conf icQNGlSA- q To the ansiti ION of