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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
Chapman Concert


To those who will hear Vernon
here in Augusta on next Saturday
evening, a word as to his early life
may be Of interest
Mr.. Stiles was born in Iowa, reared
in Missouri ard for a time lived the
life Of q cowboy and ranchman in Col
orado. His father Edward II. Stiles,
Judge of the United States Circuit
Court Fifth District, Kansas City, Mo,
planned that his son should study law
and succeed the father on the bench.
and although Judge Stiles was en-
dowed with remarkable persuasive
powers, he failed to win his son to his
way Of thinking. The son was one Of
the shining lights of the Glee Club Of
the Kansas City High school, and it
was during these youthful years that
his voice attracted encouraging com
ment. AS the voice Of the boy changed
to that of the man. it developed into a
ringing tenor with thrilling high notes
Early in his manhood he started his
career, as singer and from then his
advancement has been phenomenal and
his work has included the singing of
important roles in the Italian operas in
Italian. German operas in German, and
Russian operas in Russian.
Mr.. Stiles appeared at the last Maine
Music Festival and We quote the fol
lowing notice from the Bangor Daily
News Of his recent triumph in that
city
Seldom has it been the pleasure of
!. Bangor audience to hear such a re-
narkable tenor as Vernon Stiles, who
captured the audience from his first
number and held it with undiminshed
power until he led the singing OF The
Star Spangled Banner by the chorus
and audience in the final number of the
program.
After hearing Stiles in this pro
gram, In which he showed wonderful
variety Of style and expression, going
the whole distance from operate roles
70 the light and blithesome ballads. it
was the careful and conservative
judgment Of many who have heard all
the great tenors Of today. that Vernon
Stiles ascendancy is clear cut and I'M
Starting with an aria from II Tro-
vatore, hest known and loved BY all
Of Verdi's composition. he
captured every heart by the beauty and
Of his voice. and the warmth
and tenderness Of his sympathetic in
depreciation. He has a fine stage pres
ence and his work is done easily and
with greatest Of good nature 1t is A
wonderful. thing that Director Chan
man has done to Bangor and the fes.
tivel by bringing here such a wonder
fui singer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

Basketball players n this city Vicin-
ment that The Write Bear team of Bos-
ton will make its annual , trip
Through Maine and New Hampshire
this season providing a trip of one or
POSSIBLY two weeks can be arranged
The team will consist Of former play
ers, Finn. Murphy, kenney, Chapma n
and Costello, who although in the l..
: service will probably be able to make
the trip, This lineup is strong one.
the team having a record of having
last but one game in all its trips
through Maine and New Hampshire.
Managers who would like to arrange q
game with this team should write to
William Chapman. 1871 Scs DOL street.
Stoughton. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
SUPERIOR COURT
G, and Jury Will Come in at Opening
Of January Term This Morning

The grand jury will come in at the
opening of the January term Of the
kennebec county superior court. which
convenes at 10 o'clock this morning at
the court house. Judge Fred Emery
Beana of Hallowell presiding. Wednes-
days session will be devoted to court
matters and at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning the traverse jurors will re-
port and the trial of cases will be com
memo ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
John Coughln was able fortunately

Joiiti NouSlliIIt " as dblt lCI LuIdteIN
to remove all his prescription books
from his store before they had be
come injured by the flood OF water
that was poured into his store during
the recent fire. As fellow druggists
have generously offered their services
and equipment until his store is re-
stored to normal condition he is able
! to assure his customers OF prompt
service and reliability in putting up
all prescriptions. Prescription orders
can be left at or telephoned to his
store. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

Alice Brady has long since estab-
l&hel her reputation as & screen ac-
tlesS, and now ranks among the fore
most artists Of the present day. In her
latest picture Betsy Ross" she out
does even her past remarkable work.
Every mothers son Of us knows about
the birth Of Old Glory. All of US know
the story of Betsy Ross, whose needle
did more for this country of ours than
any gun ever built. But there are only
a few of US who know the whole story
of the fag--how its folds hid an enemy
of the colonies. how 1t saved the life of
the husband Of an American girl and
brought happiness to a mother ana
babe the midst of the agony of war.
It's 4 pretty story, full OF thrills, and
il is shown wonderfully we'll in this
picture.
Kathleen Clifford appears III episode
number four Of ParamountS great ser
iai picture, Who is Number One"
This serial is by far the biggest thing
OF its kind that has ever been put be
fore The American public In case you
have not seen the first three episodes
start today on number four 1t is Il
sure winner.
Victor Moore appears in Paramount
comedy. Matinee at 2.30 p. NJ. Even
ing 100 TO 1000 II. M.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

liberty-loving Americans have died, and
for which we are ready To give whatever
we have whenever we may De called upon,
let US hang with the other two flags that
emblem which is recognized all over the
world as the banner Of freedom. the Stars
and Stripes Of our beloved iand. May 1t
ievcr be stained except with the blood @
is heroic defenders, and may it continue
to serve as the beacon light Of liberty
end freedom Throughout, all the years TO
come
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Entered at the Augusta Post ONCE as
secC4.d class mail matter.
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to Kennebec Journal Company,
Publishers, Augusta, Maine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

Miss Ruth Trouant, who has been
passing the vacation with her parents,
Alderman and Mrs. " f. Trouant Of
As Chapel street, left Monday after
noon for Sprinsvale. to resume her
studies at Mason Institute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

Extra good values in listers and
overcoats tor only 1890. Handsome
bath robes bought for Christmas sell
ing to close at greatly reduced prices.
These are Int two items of the many
big bargains TO be had at the Pierce
Weber COS. big Economy sale now
going on at their store. See last Fri-
days Journal for special prices on
suits, overcCats, etc.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
A CHALLENGE

The Speed Boys" of Gardiner here
by challenge the Y. NJ. G. A. to q
bowling match to be rolled at the "Y'
alleys next Thursday evening.
MGR. HENDERSON,
is Oak ST, Gardiner, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
LOCAL NOTICE

Follow Your nose to the Maccabee
iall on Wednesday evening, Jan. ..
and enjoy one of the popular dances
with music by Douglas banjo orches-
ira. ianSd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

Miss Florence Carl left Monday aft
ernoon for New York City. to resume
her studies at Columbia University
after passing the Christmas vacation
in South China, with Mr.. and Mrs. W.
j. Thompson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
ENGLAND PREPARING For
THE COMING TRADE WAR

London, December Great Brita
continues to perfect its machinery Il
the trade war which many believe
sure to follow the present war. III
new Department of Commercial |,
teiligence will have two main division
one for home and the other 70: fol
eign trade. Not only will this depaf
meht collect information but 1t will e
operate with business men in ge'til
their goods into the markets for u
world ahead if possible. of the oth
nations business men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

MSS Mary II. Gussman. supervisor
OF drawing in the Augusta schools, ar
rived Monday afternoon in this city.
after passing the vacation at her home
in EppinG, ~ II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

The Seth Williams National Relief
Corps. No. 90, will hold its regular
meeting AZ 30 Wednesday afternoon.
a picnic lunch will follow the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
Tuesday, January 8, 1918.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Frances Potter returned on
Tuesday to her home in Portland, aft
er visit with her mother, Mrs. +. n.
Jeffers, Western avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
S2 and Knitting for Soldiers

Mrs. Dennis Hill, who observed ne
SD birthday at the home Of her dausn
ter, Mrs, Merrill Simpson, Hoope
street, Biddeford on Jan. 6, is knittlf'
socks and sweaters for United state
troops in France. She was born
kennebunkport and graduated noD
the old Saco High school She has Oh
other daughter. Mrs. Frank Walker
kennebunkport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

n. N. Springer, successor to Mari
& Haskell. is offering special bargains
on canned goods and groceries this
week. See his ad in today's paper
for list of special prices.--Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Noman's Missionary Auxiliary of the
Penney Memorial church will be held
at go this afternoon with Mrs. Saw
telle Wylnan street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

Russell & Weston 60. say you can
save Is to ,33 5 per cent. on standard
goods at their big White Sale. which
starts today. Sec their ad for special
prices and savingS.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

for reserved seats, on Jan. ., one day
in advance of public sale. are now on
sale by Caroline f. Chase and Marion
Beck. Augusta and Mrs. Clarence Tur-
ner. Hallowell-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
DEM. STATE COMMITTEE
WILL MEET AT PORTLAND
Next thursday Evening. Jan. 10, In.
stead OF at Augusta as Had Been
Previously Announced

V
Thomas y. Doherty of Houlton,
chairman of the Democratic State
committee. announced Monday that the
meeting of the State committee to Sc
lect date and place for holding the
next State convention would be held
at the Falmouth hotel at Portland next
Thursday evening instead of at the
Augusta House in this city as origin
ally planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY

Double Feature Proeram-Aiiee Brady
in Betsy Ross'' Patriotic Picture;
Kathleen Clifford in "Who IL Num-
Der Cne?" Victor Moore in Para.
mount Comedy. Delightful Family
Program
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25

Alter October 1st. run your CLOCK
back. one hour and keep right.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25

People nay think lawyers ask Wit
nesses many and varic1s QueslonS
bat your Uncle Sam leaves tho';a lar
behind.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25

Mrs w NJ Wilson Of Columbia spent
the week end with Mrs Z B Roof
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25

Look at the. label on your paper ana
ret right
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25

A CLIFTON nj. D SPECIALIST
In diseases of the eye, ear nose and
throat in Saluda on Monday and in
Batesburg Tuesday with DR. Mitchell
New Britain herald., 1918-10-15

so long as the arnfed forces of Ger mane practices which they persist in.
 At the very time that the German government approaches the govern ment of the United States with pro- posals of peace, it's submarines are
 engaged in sinking passenger ships at sea, and not the ships alone but
 the very boats in which their pas- sengers and crews seek to make their way to safety; and in their present inforced withdrawal from Flanders and France the German armies are pursuing a course of wanton de- struction which has always been re- garded as in direct violation of the rules and practices of civilized war fare. Cities and villages, if not de- stroyed, are being stripped of all they contain not only, but often of their very inhabitants The nations asso- ciated against Germany cannot be ex- pected to agree to a cessation of arms while acts of inhumanity, spoliation, and desolation are being continued which they justly look upon with horror and with burning hearts.
 Tt is necessary also, in order that there may be no possibility of misun- derstanding. that the president should very solemnly call the attention of the government of Germany to the
 language and plain intent of one of
 the terms of peace which the German
 government has now accepted. It is
 contained in the address of the pres ident delivered at Mount Vernon on
 the Fourth of July last. It is as fol-
 lows:
 ,, The destruction of every arbitrary power anywhere that can separately, secretly and of it's single choice dis turb the peace of the world; or. if it cannot be presently destroyed at least it's reduction to virtual impo- tency.'
 "The power which has hitherto controlled the German nation is of the sort here described. It is within the choice of the German nation to alter it. The presidents words, just quoted, naturally constitute 8 condi- ton precedent to peace, if peace is to come by the action of the German people themselves. The president feels bound to say that the whole ! process of peace will, in his judg- ment depend upon the definiteness and the satisfactory character of the guarantees which can be given in this fundam ental matter. It is indispens- ] able that the governments associated against Germany should know be-
New Britain herald., 1918-10-15
PULI.AR
 & NIVEN
kAISERISM MUST to
 WILSON DECLARES
ArmiStiCe Problem for Military
 Advisors, He Tells Germany.

Washinton, Oct. 15.-President Wilson's decision regarding the Ger man governments armistice and peace overtures was sent to Berlin last night. It is accepted here as mean ing that the war will be pressed with the greatest vigor until the Central Powers surrender to the terms. laid down by the president as a condition precedent to the restoration of peace.
 The president makes it plain that there can be no armistice so long as the armed forces of Germany con- tinue barbarities in violation of hu- manity and the laws of civilized war fare. When an armistice is granted to the enemy, it will be on conditions made by General Foch and the mil itary advisers of the American and Allied governm ments. This means that there will be no cessation of the con- aict until Generals Foch. Pershing, Petain, Haig and Diaz say the word, and that both evacuation and armis- ! tice will be hedged about by terms imposed by these military leaders, to whose judgment all questions relat- ing to those matters will be left.
 But the most striking thing in the presidents ''decision'' is his insist ence that there will be no peace un- til the arbitrary power that has been , lodged in the hands of William IT. and those associated with him as con- stituted authorities, responsible for this war and it's conduct on the Ger man side, has been destroyed or re- duced to virtual impotence.
 The reply handed to the Swiss charge follows:
 "Sir:
 Tn reply to the communication ot the German government, dated the 12th inst, which you handed me to- day I have the honor to request you to transmit the following answer
 ."The unqualified acceptance by the present German government and by a. large. majority of the German Reichstag of the terms laid down by the president of the United States o1 America in his address to the con- gress of the United States on the Stt of January, 1918 and in his subse- ouent addresses justifies the president In making a frank and direct state. ment of his decision with regard tC the communications of the German government of the Sth and 18th o1 October, 1918.
 "It must be clearly understood tha' the process of evacuation and the conditions of an armistice are mat ters which must be left to the judg ment and advice of the military ad visers of the government of tht United States and the Allied govern ments, and the president feels it hi! duty to say that no arrangement car be accepted by the government of th' United States which does not provide absolutely satisfactory safeguards ant guarantees of the maintenance Of tn present military supremacy of tn armies of the United States and C the Allies in the field. He feels con fident that he can safely assume tha this will also be the judgment and de cision of the Allied governments.
 '"The president feels that it is als' his duty to add that neither the gov ernment of the United States nor, h. is quite sure, the governments witt which the government of the Unite States is asso ciated as a belligeren will consent to consider an armistic
New Britain herald., 1918-10-15
FOOD BOSS FREAKS"
 HARTFORD CONCERN
Gorwitz X Friedman Put Out of Business for Duration of War \
 by ScovilIc.

Hartford, Oct. 1.-Two weeks ago, Robert ScoVille, Federal Food Ad- mln1strator, after receiving hundreds Of complaints from all sections of the state threatened to break the first retailers who was fairly convicted of violating the new liberal wheat flour sales regulations. Monday afternoon, a food administration inspector called at the store of Gorwitz &t Friedman, corner of Park and Zion streets, this city, and formally served them with d notice of an unfair order" which. in effect, puts them out of business for the duration of the war, unless the food administrator relents before that time.
 Unti! the first of Septmber, retailers could not afford to violate the wheat flour sales rule by selling wheat flour without substitutes because they were compelled to buy the substitutes in the same proportion as they sold them and a few willing to risk piling up an overstock which might be spoiled. Under the new rules, the retailer was placed on his honor, being permitted to buy as much wheat flour from one wholesaler as he chose and get his substitutes elsewhere, if desired. He was however told by the food admin
 
 stration that he must sell at the rate of four pounds of wheat flour to one pound of such substitutes as corn flour, corn meal, or barley flour.
 Judging from the reports from all sections of the state advantage is be- ing taken of these liberal regulations, and MT. Scoville determined to make an example of the first violator, Cor Witz & Friedman were up before the food administration last winter, being one of the first alleged Violators of the so-called "50-50" rule. This fact was brought out against them at d hearing before Assistant Federal Food Administrator Joseph II. L.awlor, several weeks ago, and it was con- clusively shown that they had nor only sold wheat flour, promiscuously in large quantities without any substi- tutes, in some cases, and With nSuffi- cient amount in others, but had char ged at the rate of $14 per barrel for | flour which they had bought at SIP per barrel.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-15

son in his reply to Germany were adopted last evening at the demo- cratic city convention held in Bardeck's hall Judge w. F Maagan, P. c. Mcintyre and Richard Schaefer, the latter being national grand secretary of the Sons of Her. mann, prepared the resolution as fol- lows:
 Be it resolved; That we, mem bers of the democratic city conven- tion, assembled at New Britain, this 14th day of October, 1918, do here by renew our pledge of steadfast sup- port to the President of these United States: that we heartily approve his reply to Germany, promulgated on this day, and that we will support and aid the boys who are so gloriously up- holding the American flag on land and sea-"
New Britain herald., 1918-10-15
$1,135.55 FOR RED CROSS.
Golf Match at Country Club Big
 Financial Success.

The Shuttle Meadow Country club has reason to feel proud of the final returns made from the recent Red Cross exhibition golf match at which Chick Evans and three other cele- hrated golf champions appeared for the benefit of the Red Cross fund Treasurer George $. kimball of the club has in hand to turn over to the Red Cross the splendid sum of $I, I,435.55. The figures went beyond the fondest expectations of the club members and their friends, and it is the desire of the committee to thank all who so generously contributed to make the exhibition a success. Mem berS of the committee have hc2n very modest about assuming any credit to themselves for the fine work which they did but it is fair that the pub lie should know that the success of the match was largely due to M. S. Hort, A. C. NTcKmnie and Malcolm Farmer, the tour1amen committee of inc club: Mrs. A. C. MCkinnie, chair man of the Woman'& committee and the young women Rod Cross nurses, who sold tickets at the grounds.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-15

In view of the fact that in a great many cities through out the country no Percales can be bought under soc a yard, this should be a good opportunity for economical buyers.
 Anther item of interest is a small lot of Bates
 PLAID GINGHAMS swell designs and colorings at a x.,a 38c These goods are very scarce. The new Mccall goods are in.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-15
Boston Store
We have just placed on sale
 60 PIECES ACME PERCALES
 36 Inches Wide

Light, medium and dark in the most attractive designs that have made their appear ance on the market in many months. At CQo a yard ............ ooN
New Britain herald., 1918-10-15
MONDAY LUNCHEON OFF
Regular Event on Chamber of Con- merce Calendar Cancelled Because of Epidemic-Interest in State Meeting.

of Epidemic-Interest in State
 Meeting.
 Owing to the epidemic in New Brit ain it has been deemed best to post pone the regular Chamber of Com merce luncheon scheduled for this week Notice will be given later of the date and regarding the speaker.
 Plans are materializing fast for a splendid Chamber of Commerce war conference at New London next week
 Monday and Tuesday, October 21 and p. Many towns around Hartford
 have already made out their lists of delegates and large number is
 promised There will be at least a
 dozen representatives from the Hard
 ware City. Any members who desire
 to go should give their names in to
 Secretary l.. A. Sprague at the Cham Der of Commerce.
 While every effort is being made by the Shipping board through the Gro , ton Iron Works to launch the first steel ship, it is not certain that that all work will be com
 complete. However if the launching does not take place the entire delega- tion is cordially invited to visit the shipyards and see the ships under construction.
 ] Secretary Spraguo reports that so far the speakers definately sucured are George B. Chandler of Rocky Hill, H. H. Wheaton of Hartford, State Director of Americanization. and Elliott Goodwin, Secretary of i the National Chamber of Commerce 1 at Washington. It is practically as
 sured that Governor Holcomb will bo present. The committee have not heard detinately from ex-President
 Roosevelt, and Charles H. Schwab of the shipping board, but expect to be able to announce that they will ad- ! dress the convention.
 Miss Mary F. Curtin, assistant to l MT. Sprague is i'll at her home with , the grippe.