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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
Where Ia the End?

General increases in express rates
are announced by Director General
McAdoo. Tho announcement does
not hesitate to say that the advances
are heaviest east of the Mississippi
and north Of the Ohio and Potomac.
The increase for this particularly
marked section of the country is
about 1G and II cents per hundred
pounds against 10 to IL cents per
hundred pounds for the remainder of
the United States.
The railway expressmen, 1t seems,
have decided that it is about time to
pull another holdup on the public,
hence they applied to headquarters
and the thing has been fixed up for
them in accordance with the adj
ministration's continuous policy of
sectional discrimination.
The increased rates are expected to
yield about s24,oOo,oO0 Of additional
revenue, half of which. we are told.
goes to the employees in the form of
higher wages. No mention is made
of the disposition of the other $780,
900, but it will doubtless do it's bit
toward making up the deficits of
amateur management and reckless
extravaganza.
1t is not so many years ago that
privately managed railroads were
given a thorough investigation by a
government commission because they
Disseminated in favor of big ship
pers, and the Interstate Commerce
Commission was charged with the
duty Of seeing that the rates were
maintained on a fair and just basis.
Now we have the spectacle Of the
government itself doing what a for
mer government forbade.
The present wild Democratic
regime is sliding down hill with a
get-out- of-the way, we-don't-care-
!" AoS-iAPpSho utIAlOuO thdI WILL
sooner or later land the Democratic
party hard against the solid wall Of
American decency and sanity, but it
will be not only the Democrats who
suffer. The whole country will be
taxed and burdcned for years to pay
for the joy ride of the Wilson ad-
ministration.
They have restored sectionalism
and the spoils system; they have re-
vived the quiescent fires of partisan
politics: they have saddled the coun-
try with all sorts of socialistic
schemes; they have catered to much
Of the baser element in our national
life. and-they have openly, defiant
ly boosted about it and gloried In
their extravaganza.
The future burden Of the people Of
the United States is not a mere mat
ter of dollars and cents; there is the
much harder task of restoring
American political life to a plane in
keeping with the constitution and the
safe and sane provisions of the faith
ers. Tho nations progress into pa
ternalism. socialism and I. w. W.ism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
SKETCHES MAINE
BOYS REPORTED
CASUALTY LISTS

Old Town, Me, Nov. 21.-Privata
Lewis F. Nadeau Of Great Works, re-
ported died Of wounds Oct. Is. was
80 years old and left here last June,
He was pulp mill employe and be-
sides his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Free
man Nadeau. leaves seven brothers
and six sisters.
Northeast Harbor. Me-. Nov. 21.-
Private Lester J. Lurvey. Co. D, 5th
Machine Gun Battalion, killed in ac-
ton Oct. 2. was q years old. the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben F. Lurvey.
He graduated from Kicker Classical
Institute. Houlton. in 1911. Besides
his parents he leaves two brothers
and cister.
Waterford. Me-, Nov. 2l.-Georpe
H. Stanley. reported missing. is the
son of Freeman p. Stanley of East
Waterford. He is about 30 years Old
and lived for several years in Con
necticut before he entered the ser.
vice from there. His mother is dead
Andover. Me-. Nov. 21.-Mr and
Mrs. Charles Bartlett of This tour
have received word eof the death ~
their daughter. Miss Frances R.rt-
lett. a Red Cross nurse in France
Death was due " pneumonia. She
was formerly a student at Bates CoI~
lege In the class Of 1916. She has
been IA government service as a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

From the tip of Cape Cod in Mas
sachusetts, to the Golden Gate in
California, has come endless praise
for the wonderful healing powers of
'Fruit-a-tives, or Fruit Liver Tab
let's, the medicine made from fruit
juices and valuable tonics.
Right here at home. we have the
testimonial of Mr.. Henry Dater Of 65S
First Avenue. Troy, New York, who
wrote under date of April 29th. last
Il have been q great sufferer for
years with Kidney Trouble and Con-
stipation. / tried Fruit a -tives'
about a month ago, and with almost
immediate results. The Kidney
Trouble has disappeared and the
Constipation is fast leaving me-"
soc. a box. 6 for $3.50, trial size csc.
At all dealers or sent on receipt Of
price, by FRUIT A-TlVES Limited,
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
has been headlong under the domina-
ton of Southern demagogs.

Away back in the days when
newspaper exchanges were allowed
we used to clip and preserve series
of horoscopes published in one of
them. Say, nothing has or ever will
take place, occur, transpire or come
to pass that was not forecasted by
those "suggested prophecies" It's
equal to any vaudeville to read them
now. And yet, some pople believed
every one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

Secretary Baker says, in response
to the universal request for better ia
cilities for sending Christmas gifts to
our soldiers "over there" that all ar
rangements for tina. were made long
a4o and cannot be changed. Wonder
il he is considering finding vessels t,
carry food to the starving Germans
who are not starving?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

so. All lobstermen. owners of lob
ster smacks, wholesale and retail
dealers, restaurants and hotels and in
fact. all who have to do with the in
dustry in any form whatsoever must
have their licenses renewed, if they
now hold licenses, and those who do
not now lave licenses must obtain
one.
Rabbits arc said to have only
about half turned their coats from
brown to white--another indication,
say the experts, that we are to have
q mild winter.
A Bath policeman made bet with
q taxi driver as to the date of the
end of the war. Tho armstice was
signed and the taxi man paid, a peck
OF peanuts. We've no objections, but
why should he have paid, when we
are still at war, & suspension of hos
tiiities only having been declared?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

If the Hun troops do not religiously
keep the very letter and every letter
of the armistice terms, it will be a
sadly disorganized lot of soldiers,
after the Allies really complete their
work. to take hold of or establish
any form Of government in Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

Herr Ebert, the new head Of the new
German government, is harness
L.2ker."
$50 it seems"
Then naturally he would rein instead
of reign."-Pats and knocks.
Aren't you going bit too far:
You should bride your assumption
when it comes to fur in gov'ment af-
fairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

A Saco dispatch to the Boston Globe,
announcing the probable identity of me
girl whose body was found on the B.
4 NJ. tracks, Tuesday, says it is Ee-
lieved the girl was killed by the Port
land Express. We are quite sure, how
contemporary did it the killing was
purely accidental, or at least without
malice-Biddeford Journal.
We bet Deacon Norton can furnish
an alibi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

GOING VEST L
TT1S.rEsE%11 M except Nj o n a 5 .
&t(VNTYt Portland and Bcs on :
lRArlt44tAi7i els A. Nj, Pennington.
Ik&3I1:iV0l Kockiand. Portland. Bos-
lE8INf3STS8I ton. Montreal and Que
lJ bee; $50 A. NJ. Eruns-
wick, Kockiand, Lewiston, Portland,
Boston; 2.o3 +. NJ. local: Acc +. NJ. lea
press) Brunswick. Portland. Boston; SIS
+. NJ. Halloweli. Gardner and So. Gar
diner; l0.i7 p. NJ. Lewiston, Bath. Port
land. Boston. Sundays 4.l2 ana l0.ll A.
NJ. $40 and l0.47 +. NJ. Portland and
Boston.
GOING castillo A. NJ. Bangor. ST
John. Halifax. Sunday morning at III
A. NJ, does not connect beyond Bangor.
225 A. NJ. for Waterviile. Bangor. Bar
Harbor. Calais and L. Il A. points; 800
A. NJ. local TO Belfast, Harmony, Ban
gor. Skowhegan: l242'P. NJ, for Ban
gor. Bar Harbor. Calais, Eastport ana
Vanceboro; $50 T.. NJ, Watervllle
and Bangor; 7.29 p. NJ. Waterville and
Bangor. sundays ia A. NJ. for Water
vile and Bangor. $50 A. NJ. for Wat
erville. Skowhegan and Bangor: $40 +.
Traits leave Augusta for Hallowell.
Gardiner ana South Gardiner al els,
1856 A. NJ. 2,53. sis. 10,47 y. NJ. Hallowe;l
and Gardiner oniy; ACC p. NJ. Gardiner
only Alp A. NJ. daily.
NJ. L. HARRIS. Genl Pass. Agt.; D. c.
Douglass. Gen'l Mgr. Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

nurse for more than a year anu
made two trips to France, going W
last in August of this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

Bangor. Me. Nov. 21.-Privae I'll
f. Mcpherson Of Bangor. whose " X
appears in the Canadian casua,n d
as Ill. is the son of Mr.. and W. a
r. Mcpherson. At the outpreas, n
the war he endeavored to eD''' n.
the United States army wlthoDlr ,s,.
cess, but was accepted for the n ,.a.
dian forces. He was pre- mi
wounded in action and recoVefe~ .,s,s
official telegram from Ottawa ~, ~
that he is in the hospital at n
ellie. Eng. He was enpio!. 20
Mayor Woodman before erli's'-
Bangor, Me-. Nov. 2l.-Mf' "a
Mrs. Thomas Burke have recei.'s sS
fetal notification Of the dea'n ,.;,ss1
wounds OF their only son, ,,,,s 4
Leonce Burke. He was nav" "A
Boston, "a years old and ci' INA
the Great Northern Paper 70. o,a1
ne left Bangor last June. golhs 81
seas a month later. Besides III
ents he leaves one sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

Any Yankee private sizes up better
than an ex-kaiSer. Ell?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

South Paris, Me, Nov ia"
p. Rock, who died of wouno,, :.
France on Oct. ~, was a son ="
fred Rock Of South Paris. he We,
years old. He had been in the j"
lar army most OF the tire ~ "a.
years, in the cavalry. His last sI
ment was three years ago. he ~
a wife. Mary +. Rock, and tnres M u,
dren in South Boston, and DIV
in South Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
Railroads and Steamboats,
rriied States Railroad Administrahc,

We. &eadoc. Director General OF Railroad
Ccs rected to Movable" II. 1o.S
. TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

It is announced that all licenses OF
the lobster industry will expire Nov.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

QUEEN TEMPLE, NO. 79, PY1HhY
Sisters. meets in X. of r. hall the "A
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings Il
each month, at 7.30 O'Clock.
IDA *. LEEMAN. NJ. L. G.. al
ANNIE :. ARNOLD. VI. OF X. ana '
tu-th-sat.tf
GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN ClRVLsI
No s. Ladies Of the u A. K. Resas|
meeting in u. A. X. hall every Iue'S'
at 230 p. NJ
MRS. GEORGE GAY. Pres.
MRS. kA.HREEN PETERS. SCI
feb3.
CAPITAL GRANGE. NO. 24S, PVT
II. Meetings I'd and 4th SATURDAY nj
nings of each month at q. A. 4: asA
CHAS. G CROWELL. W.:
MRS. EMMA +. HOWE, 'e'
COURT PINE TREE NO. q, fvs
esters Of America. meets IN u Sisr
Cross hall. the first and third lh"'''
Of each month at s O'Clock
re- tRT McDOUGAL. Chief kahs''
JOHN J. WHITE, Fin. Sec.
may2. tu-th-sat.1 Tyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

Mrs. Newell NJ. Hannah Of Palermo
received the following letter from bar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

The steamer service between Port
land and Boston, which has been in
operation for the past a years,
ceased Friday night with the trip of
the Ransom Il. Fuller from the Maine
port TO the Hub. An interesting rum
or is that Charles w. Morse Will i'm
mediately start line between Port
land and Boston. He has often in
the past been credited with such
plan and now seems to be a good OPP
portunity to try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23

Edward F. Nottingham, who gave
his life to save another Tuesday
night at Boston, jumping from Com
monwealth pier in an attempt to save
a drowning sailor, was former Bid
deford policeman. He was brought
ashore in an unconscious condition
and almost Immediately died. The
sailor was rescued by others.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-22

| sun hanging low, she lost her absolute
certainty Of east and west, north and
south.
She blundered on, not admitting to
herself the possibility of being unable
to find Cariboo Meadows. As best she
could, and to the best Of her belief,
she held in a straight line for the town.
But she walked far enough to have
overrun it, and was yet upon unfamll-
lar ground.
The shadows deepened until she
tripped over roots and stones, and
snagged her hair and clothing on
branches she could not see In time to
fend Off. As a last resort, she turned
straight for the light patch still show
ing In the northwest, hoping thus to
cross the wagon road that ran from
Soda Creek to the Meadows-it lay
west, and she had gone northeast from
town. And as she hurried, fear be-
gan to tug at her that she had passed
the Meadows unknowingly.
Presently 1t was dark, and darkness
in the woods is the darkness of the
pit itself. She found fallen tree, and
climbed on 1t to rest and think. After
what seemed On age she fancled she
saw a CLEAN far distant In the timber.
She watched the spot fixedly, and
thought she saw the faint reflection OF
a light. That heartened her. She adj.
vanced toward it hoping that 1t might
be the CLEAN Of ranch window. Her
progress was slow. She Numbered
over the litter Of forest floor trip
ping over unseen obstacles. But ten
minutes established beyond peradven-
ture the fact that 1t was indeed light.
She kept on. The wavering CLEAN
came from behind thicket-an open
fire, she saw at length. Beyond the
fire she heard horse sneeze. Within
few yards Of the thicket through
which wavered the yellow CLEAN she
halted, smltten with a sudden panic.
This endured but few seconds. All
that she knew or had been told of
frontier men treasured her. She had
found them to a man courteous, awk-
wardly considerate. And she could not
wander about all night.
She moved cautiously, however, to
the edge of the thicket, to a point
where she could see the fire. A man
sat bumped over the glowing embers,
whereon sizzled piece of meat. His
head was bent forward, as IL he were
listening. Suddenly he looked up, and
she gasped-for the freight showed
the features of Roaring Bill Wagstaff.
She was afraid Of him. Why, she did
not know nor stop to reason. She
turned to retreat. In the same instant
Roaring Bill reached to his rifle and
stood up.
Hold on therer" he said coolly.
you're had a look at mel want a
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-22
CTo BE CONTINUED
cIImbers Imprlsoned Atop Ful.


The wisdom of erecting huts on Full
for refuge in case of sudden storms
Of snow and rain was proved recently
when a violent fail Of snow and hail
burst upon the crest OF the sacred
mountain. During two days more than
10000 climbed the mountain and sud-
den arrival Of the storm caught sew.
eral hundred Of them upon the hilltop.
They sought safety in the numerous
refugees. When the storm burst The
police compelled all excurslonists to
wait for better weather at Cotemba
and TarobO. Relief parties were sent
out but were unable TO get through the
drifts. Anxiety was felt for the food
supply, but the adventurers came
down safely. For two days the peo-
pie In the snow were incommuni
cado, owing to the destruction Of the
telephone wires. These VIII be buried
before next season.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-22

where she came from, and what she
looked like? guess you don't realize
what old granny gossips we wild West
erners are. Especially where girls are
concerned"
Hazel stiffened a trlfle. She did
not like the idea Of Cariboo Meadows
discussing her with such freedom.
"Welf," said he, tive won't argue the
point"
He disappeared into the dark again.
This time he came back with the
crown Of his hat full Of water, which
he sprinkled over the dwindling fire.
AS the red glow of the embers faded
in sputter Of steam and ashes, Hazel
realized more profoundly the blackness
of a cloudy night In the woods.
"It's going to be nasty travelling,
Miss Weir" Roaring Bill spoke at her
elbow. an walk and lead the packs.
You ride SILK. He's gentle. All you
have to do is sit still, and he'll stay
right behind the packs. I'll help you
mount"
If Hazel had still been inclined to in
sist on walking, she had no chance to
debate the question. Bill took her by
the arm and led her up beside the
horse. II was unique experience for
her, this being compelled to do things.
No man had ever Issued ultimatums to
her. But here was Roaring Bill Wag-
staff telling her how to put her foot In
the stirrup. putting her for the first
time In her life astride horse, warn
ing her to duck low branches. In his
mind there seemed to be no question
as to whether or not she would ride.
He had settled that.
Unused to mounting, she Numbered
at the first attempt, and flushed In the
dark at Bits amused chuckle. The
next instant he caught her under the
arms, and, with the leverage Of her
one foot In the stirrup, set her gently
In the seat of the saddle.
you're such little person." he
said, "these stirrups are q mile too
long. Put your feet in the leather
above-so. Now play follow your
leader. Give Silk his head"
He moved away. 0bedlent to Blh's
command, she let the reins bangle. and
silk followed close behind his mates,
Hazel lurched unsteadlly at first. but
she caught the swinging mo-
ton and could maintain her balance
without holding stifly to the saddle
horn.
The night seemed endless as the will
derness itself. Unused to riding, she
became sore, and then the sore mus
cles stiffened. The chill Of the night
air intensified. She grew cold, her
fingers numb. She did not know where
she was going, and she was assailed
with doubts Of Roaring Bills ability to
find Cariboo Meadows.
"hr. WagstaffT she called.
''Yours truly" bis voice hailed back.
away to one side. "rIl be there In
In less time he appeared beside her.
"Will you fall OF, or be lifted ONT
he said cheerfully.
"Where are wer she demanded.
ASK me something easy" he re-
turned. "rve been going II blind for
an hour. trying to hit the Soda Creek
trail. or any old trail that would show
me where I am. It's no use. Too
dark"
"What on earth am ! going TO dor
Hazel cried desperately.
"Camp here till daylight" Roaring
Bin answered evenly. The only thing
TO do. Good LordF' his hand acct
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-22

leading three horses. One he saddled.
The other two he rugged with his pack
outfit, storing his varied belongings in
the two pair of kayaks. and loading
kayaks and bedding on the horses with
def speed that bespoke long prac-
tice. He was too busy to talk, and
Hazel sat beside the fire. watching in
silence. When he had tucked up the
last rope end, he turned to her.
"There," he said; "we're ready to hit
the trail. Can you rider
Il don't know" Hazel answered du-
biously. II have never ridden horse"
"My, my" he smiled. "Your educa-
ton has been sadly neglected-and you
schoolma'am, tool"
"My walking education hasn't been
neglected" Hazel retorted. II don't
need to ride, thank you"
"Yes. and stub your toe and fall
down every ten feet" Bill observed.
mo, Miss Weir, your first lesson in
horsemanship is now due-if you aren't
afraid Of horses"
I'm not afraid Of horses at all"
Hazel declared "But don't think It's
very good place to take riding les
sons. can just as well walk, for I'm
not In the least afraid" And then she
added as an afterthought: How do
you happen to know my nameT
"In the same way that you know
mine," Bill replied, "even If you haven't
mentioned 1t yet. Lord bless you, do
you suppose Carlboo Meadows could
import a lady school teacher from the
civilized East without everybody in
City miles knowing who she was, ana
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-22
look at YOU. old Teller. whoever 70

look at you. old Teller. whoever you
are. Come on-show yourself"
He stepped sldewise out OF the light
rs he spoke. Hazel started to run.
The crack Of a branch underfoot BE-
trayed her. and he closed In before she
took three steps. He caught her rude
" by the arm and yanked her bodily
into the freight.
"Well-for the-love of-MikeI r.
Wagstaf drawled the exclamation
out In a rising crescendo Of astonish-
ment. Then he laid his gun down
across q roll Of bedding. and stood
looking at her IN speechless wonder.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-22
HAZEL, LOST IN WOODS, STUMBLES ON CAMP OF "RoAR-
ING BILL" AFTER WANDERING FOR
HOURS IN THE DARK

synopsisNss employed enographer in the
Office of Harrington Bush Granville Ontario She is engaged to
young Mr. Bush Hazes employer
suddenly her aceness at makes her his private
stenogaper three months Bush marriage Hazel
refuses after stormy in which Bush her he will
make action Hazel leaves the office return
after thrown from his horse and killed. Pubca
his that he left $1,000 Preparation for
any wrong may her" Jack Barrow jealous
explanation Hazel her pride hurt refuses Hazers
broken and from her surroundings she
position schooeacher at Caboo Meadows wild part
There boarding house she first Roaring
Wagstaf, wellknown character of that country
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-22

Roaring Bill" finally admits
he is taking Hazel 10 his cabin
in the mountains. Hazel protests
Indignantly, but is helpless and
is compelled to accompany him.
The next instaIlment has to do
with this startling development.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-22

Nashville.-Orders for the construc.
ton Of a depot at Union City within
the course OF the ensuing 30 days was
ordered by the Tennessee Railroad
Commission.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-22

Trezevant-Members of the local
chapter OF the American Red Cross
have been asked TO furnish $50 pillows
for use at the front in caring for
wounded soldiers on the battlefield.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-22

Knoxvills.-A two days conference
OF numerous national. state and county
road officials was held at the Univer-
sity Of Tennessee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-08-14
A MORE
LABORERS
FOR GOVT
Local Employment Office Sends
Another Batch of War Work
ers to Camp Eustis, Va;
Shipments to Continue.

Forty-four men, signed up as la
borers, left Chickasha yesterday af-
ternoon for Camp Eustis, Virginia, to
begin work on the construction of a
government heavy artillery canton
ment now going up under force Of
several thousand men recruited for
civilian building service by the Unit
ed States department of labor. This
was the third such shipment to en-
train from Grady county and in all
over one hundred local men have
been given employment for the win
ter in federal war works, according
to figures issued this morning by
the local Federal-State employment
burau.
Orders received here a week ago
called for relief crews. made up prin-
cipally of laborers, to be shipped
from this recruiting district in daily
patches until the receipt of instruc
tions TO discontinue the program. Fol
lowing ont these plans, examiners in
charge here have signed up scores Of