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The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
LANSING STAYS SILENT.
Refuses Comment on British Recog-
milton of Czecho-Sloyaks,

Secretary OF State Robert Lansing
last night declined to comment on the
Sreport that the British government.
has extended recognition to the
Czecho-Slovaks. II Is thought bere
that the information should be con-
strued to mean the British have affl-
cialIy accepted and indorsed the offer
of the CZecho-Slovak army to aid in
the rehabilitation Of Russia.
Some months ago the British gov
ernment recognized the International
Council OF Czecho-Slovaks as a body
polite. President Wilson also an
nounced his approval OF the purposes
and aims OF teh council in an address
to Congress in January of this year.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
FIRE ISLAND LIGHTSEIIP SHIELDED:
FRENCH DRAW CLOSE TO NOYON
Commissions Also
to Be Included in
Suspended" Ruling

The order recently Issued
suspending enlistments in the
army and navy till otherwise or
dered has the effect. Secretary OF
War Baker announced yesterday
Of preventing the granting OF
any more commissions to ci-
villains also. Exceptions are of
course made in the cases Of those
whose applications were COM
plete in all details except ON
cial action by the Department.
Commissions will Of course be
granted to those who win them
in the present training camps for
officers.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
Warrington Girl !,
Appointed Private
In Marine Corps

Permit US to introduce to you
Private yopha M. johnson. U.
M. 9.
This Is q new one in the way
Of military titles and the honor
falls to a Washington girl.
Yesterday afternoon Maj T. II.
Low administered the oath TO
Miss johnson at the United States
Marine Corps Headquarters.
Private johnson will be placed
in charge OF women clerks who
are expected to be appointed to
the Marine Corps Headcnarters In
order that enlisted men can be re-
leased for active service.
Private johnson resides at 17+S
Kilbourne street northwest. sne
was formerly employed in the Civ
II Service Commission.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
Army Of u. S. Proves
Mighty Instrument,
Says Reuter- Cable

London, Aug. 13.-Referring 20
the American first army. Reuters
military commentator says IT is a
mighty instrument in increasing
the strength Of the allies at a
moment when the German staff
has been forced to reduce his re-
serves SO that now il has only
twenty divisions that were not en-
gagged in the spring offensive"
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
Sea Fight
Runored in
Skagerak

London. Aug. I3.-A Iarge-seale
naval action appears to have been
fought yesterday morning.
Nothing definite is known at
this cabling. but Copenhagen ad-
vices state that for two hours
heavy cannonading went on in the
Skagersk and that a great num-
Der of warships were seen.
Later cannonading was heard
farther southwark.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
British Get 81 Hun
Planes, Lose IL.

London, Aug. l2.-Thirty-seven
German machines were brought
down by the British yesterday. the
war ofilce announced toniSht. Forty
five tons of bombs were dropped on
various German targets. Twelve
British machines are missing,
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
Berlin Reports Repulse
OF "An Enemy Attacks. /"

Berlin, via London. Aug. 13.-The
repulses of all enemy attacks be-
tween the Ancre and the Aisne was
reported by today's war once state
ment. Twenty-nine airplanes were
shot down, the announcement says.
4 summary follows:
'Astride the Fourcaucourt-vill
Bretanneux Road. and also astride
the Amiens-Roye Road enemy at
tacks were repulsed.
French attacks between the Avre
and the Aisne. especially in the
region of Tilleley, collapsed"
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
ANNA HELD'S FUNERAL.
Body to Be Kept For French
Burial.

New York. Aug. 13.-Anna Held's
funeral services will be he'd tolnor-
row morning in Campbells funeral
church, and will be public. The holy
win rest in a receiving vault at Wood
lawn Cemetery unit the end Of the
war. when it will be taken for fits
final rest to Pere la Cnaise. Paris.
This arrangement was one oe Miss
Held's last requests. it was stated to-
day by her daughter. Miss Liane Ger.
rera.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
Sub Reported sunk.

An Atlantic Port, Aug. IA Ger
man submarine was sunk OF the At
lantic Coast, according gto men on a
British merchantn,an which arrived
here tonight. No details were divulged
beyond the claim that the U-boat en-
gagged the merchant ship in battle and
was sent to the bottom.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
NJ 'ADOO TELLS
CABINET WHAT
DRAFT WILLDO
Caution Needed to Avoid
Disturbing Man Power
of Industries. ~

President Wilson and the Cabinet
were in conference yesterday for a
longer period than has been taken
up at any similar meeting during
the last several months. The en-
tire Official White House family at
tended, including Secretary Of the
Treasury william G. McAdoo, and
Secretary of State Robert Lansing.
both of whom have been absent for
many weeks.
Secretary McAdoo. just back from
an extended tour OF the country.
which carried him as far West as
the Pacific. Coast. Is Understood to
have reported that the nation stands
soidiy behind the President's Swar
program He Is also said TO have made
q number OF important suggestions
bearing on the relations OF the new
'man-power bill. which will tinciude
men of IS to 45 years OF age in the
draft. to the industries OF the coun-
try.
No details are available but Il
was definitely stated the President
and his advisers agreed the new law
should and would be applied so as
to curtail in the least possible de-
gree the productiveness of the ma
tion, or to disturb general business
conditions. This thought appeared
to be still uppermost in the mind OF
Secretary OF War Baker at the con-
clusion of the conference. when he
repeated the following announce
ment:
To STEADY Industry.
I'VE have stopped voluntary enlist
ments In both the army and the navy
pending a re-classification OF the nan
power of the country under the new
bill for the sole purpose Of steadying
industry. Without such a precaution
many men now engaged In vital work
who may never be called into active
military service would have an induce
ment to leave their places. Every
body can better serve the country by
retaining their positions until the call
comes.' ..-.. 80
Secretary Daniels read to the Cabi-
net all official reports bearing on the
operations of the enemy submarines
which have recently appeared again
on this side of the Atlantic. The
consensus Of the conference is said to
have been that the German pirate ves-
sells should be regarded as less Of q
menace on this side of the ocean than
on the other side as long as they
avoid the transport lanes. This OH
cial conclusion Is understood TO be
based on the fact that the American
coast over which the submarines
must hunt their prey Is SO much
more extensive than the European
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO. s
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
U-0104 Believed Sunk AZ
ter Attack off New
ts.. York. 4
CREW OF SUBMARINE
REPORTED CAPTURED
Men Of Lightship Make Es-
cape After Flashing
Signal.
CONFLICTING REPORTS
OF FATE OF U-B0AT
Strict Censorship Maintained; Sub
Reported Sunk from Other
Source.

New York, Aug. I3.-"The Fire
Island lightship was shelled and
sunk by a German submarine this
afternoon. The raider, U-oIo4 was
pursued by American anti-subma-
-rine craft and either captured or
sunk, twenty-five miles south
southeast of the lightship's posi-
lion less than two hours later"
The above report filtered through
the strict guard maintained along
the water front tonight. Official
confirmation was lacking, but the
report originated from a source
which was regarded as emitting it
TO credence in the absence of def
mite denial by naval authorities.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
AERos TO PRODUCE RAIN.
Propose to Spread Clouds with Salt
to Overcome Drought.

London, August 13.-omcials of
the Royal Meteorological Society
stated tonight that q proposal had
been submitted to the Australian
government to liquify rainclouds by
overspreading them with salt from
airplanes, in order to overcome the
drought. The matter is still in an
experimental stage. 1t is pointed
out that for an area like Australia
several thousand airplanes would
be needed to produce an adequate
rainfall.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
Hospital Apprentice browns.

John s. Maurer. hospital apprentice.
first class. U. s. N. was drowned on
August II, at Minneapolis, Mimi. the
Navy Department announced last
night. Maurer's home was at On
tario, Cal,
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
King George Back from France.

London. August 1s.-King George
returned tonight from France,
where he spent nine days with the
troops. the Court Circular an
nounces.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
czEcHo-sLAys RECOGNIZED.
British Government Declares Them
An Allied Nation.

London, Aug i3y-Ths British gov
ernment, in a ousae dasaration, rec
ognizes the C,sefg-savs ; as an allied
nation The rights e the Czecho-
Slav national cau.ol also are recos-
nized.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
U. 5. Socialists IN Italy.

Ssaie;, August 1s.-An American
soelalse mission to italy arrived
AeEs tedsy.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
Lassigny In Grasp Of French.

London, Aug. I5.-Lassigny. the
last obstacle in the way of
French dash to Noyon, is in the
grasp of Gen. Humbert's French
Third Army. Practically the whole
Of the powerful range of heights
in front of the town is in French
hands. Lassigny lies fourteen
miles southeast of Montdidicr,
eight miles south of Rove, seven
miles west of Noyon.
With the fail OF this town and the
remainder OF the ridge fronting it
the great Picsrdy battle will auto
matically spread 10 the Aisne. At
least twenty-five miles Of attacking
front-from the Oise TO Soissons-wiII
be added to the line OF the drive:
miles.
the total length will then be seventy
For with the Lassigny Heights and
town the Germans will have lost
virtually all the terrain they gained
west OF the Oise below Noyon in
their drive on Compiegne. To escape
disaster. all their forces on the east
bank OF the Disc below Noyon must
go back. Indeed, such a German re-
tirement was begun yesterday on a
local scale.
But this means that the Germans
must relinquish their hold on the
whole region in the Noyon-R -Ribecourt-
Scissors angle Such a retirement
would bring the French far 10 the
north OF the Aisne between Noyon
and scissors and present the gravest
possible fanlIlng menace 10 the en-
tire German Aisne-Vesle front Pres- :
entity the attacking front would
spread again. include another thirty
| hve nliles-betWeen scissors and the
east Of Rheims. and the great center
OF the whole German battle Hus
/ would be under assault
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
Next Few Days Critical

Thus the next two or three days
are sure 10 see one Of two things:
An eleventh hour rally by the Ger-.
eoSrISuD .oS RAGE TAEE4
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
Foch's Men Advance to
Within Five Miles
Of City.
$4,000 PRISONERS In
FRANCO BRITISH HANDS
SIX Hundred { Cannon, Thou.
sands of Machine Guns
Already Taken.
LAssIGkY, POWERFUL HILL, :,
IN GRASP OF FRENCH ARMY
American Army, Fighting with
Canadians. Cings Fast to
Outskirts of Bray.

Paris. Aug. l3.-The French
tonight are only 6ve miles south.
west Of Noyon. the great German
dual pivot upon which hinges both
Won Hutier's Picardy front and
the crown princes front between
Noyon and SoisSons. This Is re-
vealed by tonight's war office
communique, which states that the
French advanced TO within a mile
and a half of Cambroune. which
lies sn and half miles southwest
of Noyon.
Plessier -des -Roye and Belvsl
were captured by the French in a
new advance between the MsH
and o. ivers. Progress was
made northwest Of Curry. The
GeassEs nss strong but futile
4 HHE-H ..HIH
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
Depth Bombs Dropped.

A large flock OF coast patrol vessels
hurried to the scene under full head
OF steam. IT was said. upon receipt
of the lightship's signals, and the
submarine chase was on.
Depth bombs were dropped when
the government vessels had located
the undersea craft.
Reports vary as to the consequences
Of the explosions which ensued, send
ing great spouts of water high in the
air, accompanied by muffled reyer-
berations from the deep.
One report declared the C-1l04 broke
surface so badly damaged that hsr
crew gladly accepted capture. An
other said the submersible was de-
stroyed.
Men in the Federal service declined
to talk regarding 'he reports, content
ing themselves with saying, ASK
Washington" Some, however, added
significantly. I'VE can't talk, but its
the greatest news we've had"
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
PERIscoPE APPEARS.

The twenty men comprising the
lightship's crew were preparing for
relief shortly after noon, accord
ing to the report, when a peri
scope was described off her quar-
ter. The U-oIo4 came quickly to
the surface and started shelliHg
the lightships
: Taking time only to flash sig
nails Of the attack, members of the
crew and the relief, which had
just climbed aboard the lightship,
tumbled hastily into small boats
and made for the shore, all escap-
ing.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
YANK ARMY NEAR BRAY.

With the Americans on the Bnt-
ish Front in Picardy. Aug. l3.--
American troops. fighting side by
side with the Canadians on the left
wing of the allied attacking front
in Picsrdy. are clinging fast to the
outskirts of Bray. one of the Ger
man strong points on the north
bank of the Somme. The Ger-
mans have counter attacked re-
peatedly and viciously in the last,
twenty-four hours, but their fury
was Of no avail. The vain coun-
ter thrusts cost the enemy heavy
losses and failed to bulge our
lines. Ten guns. including seven
l55-millimeter pieces and three
l50-millimeter calibers, were cap
tured by our men, in addition to
a neat bag Of prisoners. Great
quantities Of ammunition also have
fallen into our hands.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
1880 Inns TAKEN.

loas4as, Ar l3.-The French
first sr.p ~ srstins with the
Brtn ny, has taken
$500 s,Ec including 800
Officers he- ed guns also
have b azelg ID. as well as
thousano -2ehine guns. many
trench mortars and three trains.
These captures. made since the
allied Picardy offensive began on
August s. were officially an
nounced by Field Marshal Haig
in his night report.
There were raids on the Scarpe
(Aras sector), northeast of
Robecq. and in the neighborhood
of Vieux Berquin. the statement
says. (Both places are on the
Flanders front.)
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
THE WEATHER

Today-Generaliy fair. Tomorrow
th1ndershowers; not much
change in temperature. Highest tenn
perature yesterday, os; lowest, 7ss
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14

CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-14

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The Washington herald., 1918-08-14
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CONTINUED on FACE TWO. i
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THE FORKS-WEST FORKS

Frank W. Fitzsimons spent the week
end with his family.
D. Bert Durgin has purchased a
new seven-passenger WHY'S Overland
car.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Durgin and
grandson Carlton Baker returned from
Skowhegan. Saturday.
E. c. Durgin went down river on a
business trip Saturday.
Mrs Daniel Burns and Mrs. Eva
Trophy came Friday to attend the
graduation, returning to Indian Pond,
Saturday
Miss Mary E. Mckay attended the
graduation OF her sister Mabel, re-
turning to her school at Pleasant
Pond, Sunday.
Miss Lois Comber returned from
Skowhegan, Monday. Miss Comber
graduated with high honors from
Skowhegan high school recently
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh COmber attend
ed the graduation of Skowhegan High
school, their daughter Miss Lois, be-
ing a member of the class.
Mrs. Jennie Adams and daughter
went to Bingham, Saturday
Miss F. Hazel Ames returned to
her home in Bucksport last Monday.
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SOUTH MADISON

Mr. and Mrs A. H. Mckinney en-
tertained relatives from Livermore
Skowhegan and Madison last Sunday
Walter Fletcher, Warren, Ralph
and Everett Blackwell went to North
Pond on a fishing trip, Sunday. They
report a good catch
Tracy Forsythe OF Lakewood Wis
tied Sunday with his sister Mrs
Dolly Mckinney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Clark went
Tuesday morning to Bakers for few
days outing.
Mrs. Mabel Ford, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Ella Jepson
returned to her home the last OF the
week.
Percy Blackwell returned home
from Eustis, Sunday last.
Mrs Abbie Blackwell and son Rue
also Mrs Gladys Fletcher and daugh-
ter, Ruth, visited their mother and
grandmother, Mrs. Olive Ellis, Sun
day.
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OAK HILI-NORRIDGEWOCK

A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Tay-
lor last Thursday evening. June II,
when William e. Rowe and Miss Mil
dred l.. Moody, both of Oakland were
united in marriage by Rev. ]. F. Tay-
lor. The single ring service was
used. The young couple were ac-
companied by Erwin C. Palmer and
family now OF Oakland, the trip being
made by auto.
Mrs. Lillian c. Miller returned to
Skowhegan last Monday after a few
days visit with her mother Mrs. Ada
line Burrill at the home OF her aunt,
Mrs. j. F. Taylor
Bert C. Fletcher and family, Mrs.
Fred Emery, Mrs. Kate C. Holbrook
and son Elton, all of Skowhegan, were
Sunday afternoon callers at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs w. C. Fletcher
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hennesey and
two daughters OF Augusta were
guests last Sunday at the home of her
brother A. H. Anderson and family.
Mrs. Fanny Cleveland and sister
evening at the home Of Rev and Mrs
J. F. Taylor.
The Oak Hill Red Cross Club pass
ed very pleasant afternoon Wednes-
day OF last week Mt the home OF the
secretary, Mrs. Lee p. Owens, at
which meeting three new members
were added to the club, making If
teen members.
Mrs. Zetella Relish was among the
teachers who took State examinations
in Norridgewock last Saturday.
Mrs. Fanny Cleveland returned
home last Saturday after spending a
few days in Skowhegan.
w c. Fletcher and William Wal
lace were in Skowhegan with straw
berries last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Anderson and
son, Roland, with Miss Abbie Giggy
were In Skowhegan last Friday after
noon
Miss Abbie Giggey is the guest of
her sister Mrs. A. II. Anderson, hav-
ing arrived Wednesday OF last week
from Calais, where she has been
teaching school.
Forrest Gordon of New Sharon Wis
tied Sunday at the home of his uncle,
]. B. Frederick.
Rev. j. F. Taylor held meeting in
Rome last Sunday.
A. N Whitehouse was in Skowhegan
with Strawberries last Thursday
T. G.. Abbott Is marketing straw
berries in Norridgewock. Berries
are OF fine large quality in this vic
unity this year and much earlier than
last year.
o. c. Taylor was in Skowhegan
last Monday with strawberries.
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OBITUARY

The community was saddened to
hear of the death of Mrs. Frank Mars
ton OF Smithfield, who passed away
Sunday night. June %, after three
weeks OF terrible suffering. She had
been in poor health for several years
from Brights disease, but being the
possessor OF very ambitious and hap
by nature she would not give up until
she was actually obliged to. Mrs.
Marston was born in West Bath on
March IS, 1860 and was daughter
of John T. and Mrs Louisa Mckinney
Card. In early life she married
James Berry and one daughter Mrs,
Nellie White OF Grotton, Conn. was
born to them. Mr. Berry died
good many years ago and about thirty
years ago the deceased married Frank
Marston OF Smithfield and they have
passed the most OF their years where
they resided at the time OF Mrs. Mars
tons death, though few years were
passed in the Aroostook county and
in Waterville Mrs. Marston was
and never any happier than
when enjoying an evening of music
with her friends and she was always
willing to help with the singing at the
Grange or whenever she was needed.
For a long time SHE was a faithful
member OF Somerset Grange She
was respected and loved by all and
made an ideal home for her husband.
The funeral services were held from
her late home on Wednesday after
noon at two o'clock and were con-
Quoted by Elder Stetson OF Waterville
and attended by a large circle OF
friends and the burial was In the
Gould cemetery. The many beauti-
full flowers sent for the funeral were
a testimony of the love of host OF
friends who sympathize deeply with
the bereaved husband and family in
their sorrow. Noticeable among the
flowers were two beautiful wreaths
sent by Somerset Grange and the
Dodlin Club. Those from out OF
town to attend the funeral were Mrs.
Lutte Gordon, Mrs. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Mace OF Readf1eld, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Albee, Miss Martha Haynes
and Mrs. Abbie Haynes OF Norridge-
wock.
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brother Lawrence and wife at their
cottage at the lake.
H. E. Spear came up from Water
vile, Sunday afternoon, for few days
Mrs. Emma Lincoln of East Madi-
son was a guest OF Miss Olive Hay
den last Thursday.
The work in the Blackwell Hill
cemetery last Saturday was very sat
isfactory The yard was moved and
the side OF the road cleared up, A
few came early, number at noon
and before dark all left for home.
The Golden Glow l. 8. s. met with
Mrs. Lucretia Steele, last Wednesday
Had one OF the best meetings OF the
year, forty members present. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Lin
wood Nutting, Thursday, August first.
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SON ERSRT

The Red Cross benefit held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Luce,
Friday evening, was we'll attended,
over hundred being present. A fine
program was given by the pupils OF
the schools, after which there was a
box social, and ice cream and cake
we're enjoyed. Mrs. Anna Sargent
secured six new members for the Red
Cross branch at North New Portland.
The proceeds of the evening were
$685..
School at the Mill finished Friday
and the teacher Miss Helena Murphy
has returned to her home in Port
land She was much liked by her
pupils and while here made many
friends by whom she will be missed
Mrs. Edna Pease and Miss EVE
Luce attended the graduation exer-
cises of Arson Academy at North
Arson, Thursday evening.
Mrs. Hulda Butler of Flagstaff was
a caller at Ira Pease's, Sunday.
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At ahs graduates exercises Of tAs
Primary, Intefnediats md, Heh
schools OF Tue Forks aid WEI Fotls
last Friday svsofng, altar The pro-
gran, Mr.. Ball onr supsrf1eendest,
save q pleading talk on Dsmocracy
which was listened 10 with great In
eerest by The sudfencA
A supper was served ct the hotel tor
benefit OF tho Red Cross. Friday eves-
ing at which q neat little sun was
realized.
We are very sorry indeed not to be
able to secure our sficient teaching
force for another year, but with their
experience and training, higher sal
aries call them elsewhere. Too much
cannot be said In praise of these three
teachers, Miss Durgin, Mrs. Adams
and Miss Amee
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EAST MOSCOW

Mrs. Edgar Hilton and her son
Melvin have just returned home from
a ten days visit in Boston. They
passed two days in Camp Devens with
her two sons, Palmer and FORREST
Doyle, who are in the service. They
also visited Perley Foss' in Swamp
scott, Mass. and Mrs. Ada Dean and
son Willis in Somerville, Mass.
Mrs. j. F. Sidell and daughter from
South Scion are visiting her aunt
Mrs. Olive Hilton.
Miss Maud Roach and sister are Wis.
iting their grandmother, Mrs. Edgar
Hilton on Chamberlain Hill.
Willie Spaulding and wife are tn,
parents OF a nine pound baby girl
born the goth OF June. Mother ant
baby are doing fine.
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NORTH MADISON

Leo Dean and Dana Robbins made
a trip up river last Sunday fishing.
They report good catch.
Nelson Ryder and son who are
working at Scion for Carroll Head,
were at home over Sunday.
Mrs. Eliza Robbins and son OF So
lon we're in town last week stopping
at their farm at North Madison
Ralph Ryder and Percy Greene
spent the day last Sunday at Lake
wood.
]. l.. Spauldng who had been
working for Bin Page at lockwood,
has been in town for several days,
the guest OF Louise Corson.