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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-07
Gooding, Rep, Leading
Nugent, Dem, in Idaho
Tor L. S. Senatorship
Boise. Idaho. Nov. 6w,+

Boise. Idaho. Nov. 6.-With two
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14
MAKING USE OF COVER CROPS
Sometimes Limited in Particular Sea-
sons by Lack Of Moisture
Find Soil Troubles.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The use Of cover crops is some
times limited in particular seasons
by lack of moisture. IF there is
protracted drought at the time the
seed should be put in and the trees
are suffering therefrom, it might do
more harm than good to make fur
Their demand upon the moisture in the
soil by sowing cover crop, even
though the soil may be known tor lack
humus.
In maintaining soils in highly pro-
ductive condition it is important to
learn what factors are limiting the
performance Of the orchard. The linn
iting factor may be an insufficient sup
ply Of some kind of plant food, i'm
proper physical condition Of the soil
due to lack Of humus or poor drain
age, or IL may be something else. The
real problem is to determine what the
trouble is and then apply the proper
remedy, If it Is known.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14

not the worst. for the inhabitants of
the town had TO endure much from
our men who had become drunk. There
were open and secret rObberies OF
gardens. stables and houses here and
no restrictions whatever were put on
the soldiers. There was no improve
ment i'm their general conduct, despite
many complaints. One family report
ed that the French had treated them
very well, but that our highly trained
soldiers plundered and stole. 1t was
therefore not surprising that the pop
ulation suffered want and hunger. l
often shared my bread with these suf-
fering people. With two comrades.
one day, / gave my portion of meat,
vegetables and preserves and also
bag of onions TO woman with eight
children. Because the iron was miss
ing in our blood, we three were SEN
fenced to extra watch duty for a week
for the Offense Of displaying love OF
humanity.
Our leader Lieutenant of Reserve
Elm, declared that such thing as pity
was insanity. He said il the woman
had eight children that was her bust
ness. Then he concluded by saying
with great emphasis: "In war every
body looks out for themselves, even
II everything around him perishes."
Another soldier was sentenced to
serve II days at hard labor He was
bringing bread to a hungry family and
had six small loaves i'm his arms, which
he had gathered from among the sol
diers. The same lieutenant met him.
accompanied by several noncommis-
stoned officers. To the question as to
where he was going. he replied that he
was on his way to assist poor family
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14
SPRAY FOR ASPARAGUS BUGS
One or Two Applications Of Lead Ar
senate or Bordeaux Mixture VIII
Kill Beetles.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
If beetles and larvae are at work
on the foliage of asparagus plants,
one or two applications Of lead arsen-
ate will kill them. Two pounds of dry
lead arsenate or pounds of lead ar
senate paste to so gallons of water
or bordeaux mixture will make
spray of sufficient strength. This
treatment, made after the cutting sea-
son, should lessen the number of
beetles next year and also enable the
plants to make a healthy growth.
The common asparagus beetle Is dis
tributed over a wide territory extend
ing from Toronto, Canada, through
New York and New England, except
Maine, to southern North Carolina and
westward to the border line between
Illinois and Iowa. 1t has also been re-
ported from one locality in Colorado
and three in California. The other
species, the 12-spotted asparagus
beetle, also known to growers as the
somewhat less injurious. The early
broods of these insects feed on the
young and tender asparagus shoots
and render them worthless for mar
ket. Later broods of the common spe-
cies devour the foliage and frequently
kill the plants, and those of the 12-
spotted beetle feed on the berries.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14

which had actually suffered hunger.
The lieutenant at once ordered him to
return the bread to his company. Then
he ragged and ragged at the soldier, call
ing him fool, idiot, HottentOt etc. But
the soldier nevertheless did not obey
and when the lieutenant Numbered a
second command to halt, the soldier
turned around and threw the bread
before the lieutenant's feet. Then he
said quietly, 81 do not wish anybody
any harm, but IL you and your auto
cratic family, and the whole German
nation had to endure what the poor
Belgians are obliged to suffer, ii would
be bitter but just lesson"
This man was sentenced to serve IA
days for talking back to his superior
officer. 1T surprised us all that he was
let Off so easily.
But bitterness In the ranks grew,
and at last the many hard punishments
that were pronounced created so much
feeling that the soldiers refused to tie
any Of their comrades.
We left Sugny the next morning and
one hour later crossed the FrancO-Bel-
gian border Here again we were or
dered to give three cheers as we did
when our troops first crossed Germany
into Belgium. At noon we arrived at
vivier-Au-C Court. We remained In the
village until evening and were per-
mitted to go about without restric-
lions. In the afternoon nine men Of
my company were arrested for assault
Ing a woman but were soon released.
At this time there was a great scar
city Of tobacco among our soldiers and
knew that mark or more was paid
for a cigarette whenever one was Of
fered for sale. Here, In vivier-Au-
Court there was but one government
tobacco stall. have seen how men
were forced by noncommissio,AA en-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14
CTO BE CONTINUED
The Bridge Of Siuhs.

The Bridge of Signs is not without
reason called by Howells "a pathetic
swindle," and its greatest interest Is
perhaps from that much-worn line of
Byron's, II stood In Venice on the
Bridge Of Sighs." 1t Is commonplace
structure, which connects the ducal
palace with the carceri, or the public
prison, and spans the canal known as
the Rio della Paglia. 1t was not built
until the end Of the sixteenth century,
and no romantic episode Of political
Imprisonment and punishment Except
that Of Antonio Foscari) occurs In
Venetian history later than that period.
None but commonplace criminals ever
crossed it when taken out of the pris-
ons to suffer death. Hence its sig
nificant name, given by the people
from that opulence of compassion
which enables the Italians to pity even
rascality In difficulties.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14
BERRIES FOR HOME GARDENS
Everbearing Varieties Are Favored In
Northern States Because of
Their Hardness.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Strawberries may be produced
throughout the summer and autumn
months in the Northern United States.
Plants Of the everbearing sorts may be
set In the spring and crop secured
same year. The plants are very hardy,
their foliage is very resistant to dis
ease, and under favorable conditions
they continue to produce berries until
hard frosts occur. These character
istics make them especially suitable
for the home garden.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14
JUST HOW DID SEXTON KNOWN
We Have Been Told Those Numbers
In Combination Have a Signifi-
canoe for "PoIicy" Players.

The conversation at social gather-
ing turned to the subject of amusing
situations, when this incident was con-
tributed by Congressman Fred A. Brit.
ten of Illinois:
Some time ago the sexton of q big
city church was making the arrange
ments for the Sunday morning service
when he suddenly paused and glanced
at the preacher with look of conster-
nation.
"These hymns will have to be
changed, parsen." he declared. ut will
never do to post them on the board in
the order you have selected them"
"Why not?" wonderingly asked the
preacher. what is the matter with
them?"
Just look how they read" returned
the sexton, placing the numbers on
the wall. "4-1144."-Philadelphia Tel
egraph.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14
Where Thomas Yale Rests.

In the new American army there an
many officers whose alma mater ID
Yale college, and some Of them regard
wrexham, In North Wales, as place
of almost personal interest. For 1t \
there that Thomas Yale, who inaugs-
rated the grea seat Of American learn
ing, was buried. and IL Is interesting
to recall that In the early nineties q
root Of Ivy from his grave was seat
to Professor Phelps, formerly the
American minister In London, to plant
against the college building.-LoudoE
Chronicle.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14

GERS ut the point Of guns to give up
their entire supply of tobacco for
worthless requlsition papers. These
gentlemen" later sold their tobacco
at half mark for small packets.
Toward evening we marched off and
brought the howitzers to n new posi-
ton. from where the enemy's defenses
on the Mouse could be bombarded.
After n short march we encountered
and fought French army northeast
OF Donchery. Only the enemy's rear
guard was on our side Of the Mouse.
TO ii was given the duty of covering
the crossing OF the main body of the
French armies over the Meuse, which
was done near Donchery.
The few bridges left standing were
not sufficient for the enemy to cross
as speedily as he should have. AS
result there developed in Donchery q
terrible fight. The French made an
enormous effort. There was terrible
slaughter as man fought against man.
It was one of the most fearful battles
have ever witnessed. No one knew
afterwards how many he had killed.
Sometimes stronger men, then weaker
ones attacked. The glare from burn.
ing houses turned into red the whites
Of the fighters eyes and revealed men
battling one another frothing at the
mouth.
Without any headgear, unkempt
hair. uniforms open or mostly torn
II was bayOnetting, hitting. scratching
and plunging like wild beasts for life
or death. Everybody fought for his
life. There was no quarter. Only
moaning and gasping could be heard
Each man thought only of his own
life, of death or his home. Old memo
ries raced through the mind, pursuing
one another feverishly and yet meD
grew wilder, for they now battled 8
new enemy-exhaustion
But there could not yet he any let
up. Again and again there is nothing
to do but strike, stab. bite, fighting
without guns or other weapons except
those provided by nature for life OF
death.
The exertiOn becomes more super
human. You bite and you are victor
But victor only for second. for the
next antagonist is already upon you
He has just killed one of your com
rades. You suddenly remember that
you still have dagger. After hasty
search you find ii In its regular place
One, two. three and II sinks to the hill
In the breast OF your enemy. On, on
where there are new enemies. You
suddenly see your next antagonist be-
fore you. He Is after your life. He
bites. stabS, scratches. to get YOU down
10 pierce your heart with his dagger
and again you use yours. Thank God
he lies on the ground; you are saved
But stop; you must have that dagger
back. You pull it from the breast ~
your late enemy. A stream of warr
blood shoots from the open wound In
your face. Human blood, warm hui
man blood. You shudder, terrified
only for few seconds, for there Is
another adversary. II is again neces.
sary for you to defend yourself Again
and again the murder commences
anew. Always, and always again
through the whole night.
At last, toward four o'clock in the
morning, the French retired across the
Mouse with the Germans storming
after them. When the bridge was full
of German soldiers, il was blown up by
the French and hundreds of Germans
found their death i'm the Meuse.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14
DO SOMETHING FOR COUNTRY
Help Food Supply by Keeping q Few
Hens In Back Yard--start Wisely
on Small Scale.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Do you want to "do something" for
the food supplement and eggs-even
II only In small way? Keep some
hens. Not a new idea, of course. but
until now It never was quite so neces-
sary or mandatory to grasp every food
making opportunity. Try 1t in the
back yard, beginning wisely on small
scale-say ten hens.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14
GERMAN SOLDIERS ARE PUNISHED FOR GIVING AID TO
SUFFERING REFUGEES

officer the
corresponds
United into
Beg he Igno
frontier Cvliansmen and chldrenare driven
orders OF officers show
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14
All the FIxinus.

Little Ferdy had just been put In
a khaki suit with long trousers.
Mamma" he asked, "am 1 man now
like papa?"
Il suppose so," she replied.
"Well, then" he continued, 'T guess
I'll take a dime out of my bank and
go down to the barber shop and gee
shaved"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14

The guinea Is a good watch bird.
While It's cry is somewhat objection
able yet this bird Is the first to give
warning when danger threatens the
poultry flock.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14


yield
months q her ehenng she is
worlds record in this division by fraction of pound The previous record
ALB of by Pontiac Johanna
Apple Kondyke WILL
Farvew Darkness
She New York.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14

The German pioneers build
pontoon bridges across the
Mouse in the face Of a murder
Gus fire from the French. The
next instalIment gives a vivid
description Of this periIous un-
dertaking.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14
PROVING the Contrary.

HE makes 5000 a year as an avi-
ator." "And yet people say you can't
live on air."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-14

A married man says that the best
alarm clock Is his wife's. elbow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
BELFAST
High School Senior Had Mar
row Escape Car Goes Over
20 tt. Embankment Pinning
Driver Under It

Miss Kathleen Coicord who gradu-
ated from the Belfast High on Thurs
day, had a very narrow escape from
death on Sunday when the car in
which she was riding left the bridge
on High street, Camden plunging
down an embankment of 20 feet. Miss
Colcord was riding with Tom Daily of
Brewer, employed on the Belfast
branch Of the Maine Central, who
was driving a roadster. When going
down the hill just after leaving Mon
ument square. the steering gear
broke and the car was beyond his
control. Realizing the danger he
told Miss Coicord to jump and gave
her push. She landed on the side
of the bank, while the car with the
driver crashed over the bridge. Miss
Colcord was badly bruised but hear
ing Mr.. Daily call went to him and
found him pinned under the car, held
by the wheel. She went to the near
est house and telephoned for help and
doctor and the young man was lift
er out from under the car. Both were
taken to the Office Of physician
where it was found that no bones
were broken although both are black
and blue from head to foot The car
is a complete wreck
The fishing at Swan Lake was ney-
er better than at the present time.
Some wonderful strings have been
caught within the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
LABOR MISSION
(ceRtinusd fram pass ons)

nual convention Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, by the American
labor mission, which recentiy re-
turned from Europe. James Wilson
of Washington, chairman of the m'E-
sion. presented the report.
The conference, held in various
parts of England and France, tx
tended even TO the battle front anu
proved of immense value. according
to the report because of the oppor-
tunity they gave for an exchange OF
opinions, viewpoints and policies.
AS q result" the report said. IL
was possible tn clearly and definite
" state the attitude and policy Of
the American Federation of Labc:
on war aims and to give the reasons
which had prompted American trade
unionists to adopt these policies which
have so profoundly Influenced the
program of the movement in the al
lied nations"
Referring to the respect in which
President Wilson is held in the allied
countries, the report said in part:
mo matter in what differering in
dustrial or political circles we find
ourselves there was the same pro-
found admira ton for him. His ac-
tons and utterances have immeai-
urably heartened the people Of the
allied countries"
The report includes an exhaustive
review of the Black Pool convention
Of the British Trade Union Congress
in 1917 A wide divergence of opinion
was apparent between leaders in botl
England and France as to the inter
pretation of a memorandum intro
duced at the convention. which would
provide IAN opportunity for labor
delegates from the respective couh-
tries now at war to make full and
tentions and TO endeaVor to arrange
a program of action for a speedy d:4o
democratic peace.
Although opinion in Allied countries
differs as to the possibilities OF such
convention, members of the American
mission hold the view that German and
Austrian unions and Socialist leaders
had full knowledge of the inter-allied
conference and at that time failed to
make statement of their position.
LAS they failed to indicate any will
ingness to enter a meeting with repre-
sentatives of allied labor as proposed
in inter-allied declaration, the attitude
of the German workers is clearly
shown" the report said.
Under the caption of internationa
federation of trade unions, the report
declared there was an imperative need
for the establishment Of an interna
tonal federation of labor.
The members of the committee rec
commended the maintenance of one Oh
more representative Of the American
Federation Of Labor Ia Europe for the
period of the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
PHYSICAL RESERVE
IS SCORING DAILY

Not in a long time has any single
war activity caused so much interest
as the formation of a Physical Re-
serve in Augusta, under the direction
Of The National Security League.
For two weeks now. the men have
had their branch Of the Physical Re-
serve. 1t bears the name of the Out
door Club and those who have united
with it are proving that the name
means something, for they have al
ready taken two hikes into the open
country about Augusta and more are
planned.
At the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms on Thurs
day evening, at 7.30, the men Of the
outdoor club will hold a big meeting
lat which further plans for the devel-
opment of the Physical Reserve will
be discussed with especial reference
to the Daily Dozen" the exercises
that Walter Camp. world famous
athletic director, has prescribed for
everyone.
On Thursday the women are to get
together to form their branch of the
Physical Reserve. The meeting will
be held in the Hall of the House of
Representatives at the State House
and every woman and girl over 16
years old in Augusta is invited to at
tend. Members of the local commit
tee of the Physical Reserve vii, be on
hand to explain the details of the new
activity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
CONY TEAM is READY
FOR CLASH AT GARDINER

Cony and Gardiner High will fight
their second battle of the season this
afternoon, on the Quimby field. Car
diner-the former team with the aim
of ending the series, a victor in two
straight games, and the latter with
the purpose of evening the slate and
thus getting the opportunity of a
third game, ia be played on the home
grounds in this city. The game will
not commence until 400 as an hour
postponement was granted by Gar
diner at the request of the Cony Man
agement. A previous request that
the game be postponed until Thurs
day was refused.
Cony will make a determined fight
and at last will not be handicapped
by oVercontidence. In fact until the
Deering High game pessimism has
prevailed among the players and their
supporters, as the result of the dis
appointing showing made in recent
games and the loss of one member of
the pitching staff. The success in the
game last Saturday, in which the
boys were more aggressive in all de-
partments and mucn more Iormida bic
with the bat than at any previous
time this year, has aroused a spirit
of hopefulness.
McGouidrick will pitch and with
one possible exception the personnel
Of his support will be the same as in
the Previous Gardiner game. 1t has
not been decided whether Redman or
Mccall will be assigned right field
duties.
The Cony team will be supported
by big company of rooters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12

were among those from this place who were
visitors Saturday in Gardiner.
f. W Mansir sold his Maxwell automobile
to an Augusta party this past week.
Mrs G. B Labarce returned home Friday
from few weeks visit with her daughter
in New York.
Miss Lnttie Croker and Mrs. Elmer
Moody returned Sunday from New Hsrbor,
where they have passed the past ten days
at the family cottage at that place.
The Twentieth Century Club will hold its
regular meeting Thursday afternoon, June
l3, at the home of The president, Mrs. Ell.
Reed.
The lawn party given Tuesday evening,
June 4, at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Moody was well attended. Several autos
and a large hay, rack full of young people
going from this village. Quite a number
attended also from Dresden and Whitefeld.
lee cream, cake and candy were on sale and
there was fish pond which was well pat
ronized. The proceeds were about all,
which, was donated to the Red Cross Socie-
ty.
Services were held Sunday afternoon at
E.3u at the Methodlsi churchi Cohqucteu Dy
Rev. A. f. Luce, District supt. Of this dis
trict.. There was large attendance and
the patriotic address was most interesting.
There was also special singing by the male
quartette OF this village. At the close OF
the services short business meeting was
held.
Mrs, Martin Carroll is reported as quite
i'll at her home in this town.
Rufus ID. Marson and friend mstored
from Boston to this village Saturday
and are passing few days at the home of
Mr.. MaTsen's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe
A. Marson in the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. 6. 6. Cary wsrs business
visitors Saturday in Gardiner
L. II. Reed is building . new barn and Q
crew OF worknen Saturday nearly finished
shingling the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
SIX PRISONERS
ESCAPE FROM
BANGOR JAIL

Bangor, Me June 10-Six prisoners es-
capped from the Penobscot County Jail this
morning and two more were caught in the
act.
A key had been made from spoon to fit
the cell doors and the bars were sawed off
in window of the corridor The fugtives
were all awaiting trial in September, mostly
for'breaking and entering.
The leader is believed TO be Fred Tribe,
deau of Oldto~n, held under $1,000 bail for
assault with intent to kill and suspected of
series of assaults. The others are James
Long colored; Charles A. Mccarthy of
South Boston, %; Henry Blount colored,
20, small and very black; George d. Mills
of Bangor. very light mulatto; Clement
Cormeau of Oldtown. II, very slight build.
The men wore jail suits but NOSE of them
have friends in and about Bangor and may
have procured other clothing. No trace of
them has been found,