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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

6\H1S war, revealing so MANY things
we ought to have known and never
suspected, has turned its great
white light upon labor also, and
shown to an astonished world what labor
really is and really means to modern So
ciety.
can army" said the wise Napoleon, 100
years ago, flights on its stomach"
If he were plying his trade on earth to-
day he would amend that most famous saw
OF his. He would say that an army fights
on the barred arm of workingman at home.
War is made by virtue of the plain, everv
day, undecorated soldiers that mine the
coal, get out the ore, operate the railroads,
keep the FORCES going and manage the trip
hammers.
Let them stop, and the war stops. Let
them slacken their service, and the war
slackens. They have the whole thing IN
their hands. Kings, commanders and tacti-
clans are at their mercy. Let the field
commanders be the greatest military
geniuses that ever lived, let them know all
the wonderful secrets of strategy. and thew
Will still be as helpless os infants if thew
Wv iioV nave 'he great nome army that digs,
smelts, hammers and transports the vast
material of modern warfare.
There has been fred in single day on
the Western front more shells than Ma
poleon used in an entire war You cannot
fight without shells; you cannot get the
shells without armies of working men,
When the Americans started the drive
that hurled the Germans back over the
Marine, by Chateau Therry, they stood their
cannon hub to hub in huge semi-circle
and the roar of the incessant explosions
was so terrific that away at the rear
major giving orders had to put his lips
to the ear of his adjutant and shout
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

VINO carried among other papers in his
charge his commission as commander
or the Royal Navy, took his pipe out
Oh MS mouth and laughed, as Drake
might have laughed when the sails
OF Spanish galleon broke the horizon.
tangle of flags appeared at the periscope Of
the submarine and the tramp stopped ODE
diently, blowing off steam in great cloud.
her commander turned over the pages of
the international signal CODE smiling still.
holst Cannot understand your signal"
nc said to the signalman; 81 want to waste
a few minutes" and moved to the engine
room voice pipe. Obedient to his directions
the screws furtively logged ahead under
cover OF the escaping steam, edgng the
steamer toward the watching enemy. The
latter however, promptly manned her forc-S
most gun, turned, and slowly steamed tow
ara item; she opened fire at range Of half
mile, the she'll passing over the funnel Of
the disguised man-of-war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

one has youth, money and the Latin tenn
permanent.
The average bulltighter makes from eight
to ten thousand dollars year. while some
of the more expert earn from fifty to
seventy-tive thousand. When one realizes
that he is recruited as a rule, from the
very poorest and often most shiftless class
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
Spain Bows Down to the T0reador

tain their position and keep it by exercise,
self-denial and control. The sport requires
proficiency in countless directions and the
person who dedicates, himself to it must
keep every faculty at razor keenness, every
muscle under lightning obedience. Many
promising boy from Andalusia, the birth
place of most of these gadiators has gone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

under after his first season as profession
al because he could not resist the lure of
the feshpots; many veteran has sue
cumbed for the same reason. The torero
knows only too we'll the inevitable result
OF foolish indscretion and his life is
continual warfare against temptation. In
deed, it is a hercuean job to resist when
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
Men War, Disguised as Tramps, Meandered About
the Seas Carrying Concealed Armament>-and
the Submarine Ceased To Be a Peril

she sank for the last time two more depth
charges were dropped in mercy to speed
her passing.
The lieutenant commander in command
had personally been experimenting the adj
ministering of the coup de grace from the
stern, and he turned to make his
way forward to the bridge for a few
brief moments the bonds of naval dis
cipine relaxed His men surged around
him in a wildly cheering throng, struggling
to be the first to wiring him by the hand.
They then mustered in the saloon, standing
bareheadcd while their captain read the
Prayers of Thanksgiving for Victory and
called for three cheers for his majesty the
King. They cheercd only men can cheer
in the first cxultant flush of victory. But
as the vessel gathered way and resumed
her grim quest each man realized deep
down in his heart that far sterner ordeals
lay ahead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

1t was not generally believed that America,
totally inexperienced in war making, would
be able in two years to make itself in the
least effective.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
Ordffa;ir 1 by

because man is mortal, not infallible and
FORTUNE at her brightest tickle jade, it
was inevitable that sooner or later a day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
H. Step

In the tense excitement of that moment
when mems nerves and faculties were
s'retched like banjo strings, the report of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
By Vance Armstrong

HE cruelty of the bullfght cannot
be denied, and it is impossible not
- to condemn it in nearly every one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

TNHERE was day. now happily past,
when the submarine scourge was
broadcast upon the seas; then the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
BY Charles Edward Russell

.NHlS war, revealing so many things
we ought to have known and never
n suspected, has turned its great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
Mount Vernon Grange

The fair held by Mt. Vernon Grange
Nov 90 was well attended and the dis
plays were of quality that would be
creditable at any fair. Mrs. Sylvia
Allen and J. H. Armstrong each had
fine display Of, seeds and vegetables
Mr.. Armstrong showed seven varieties
OF potatoes. II. A. Comstock and
daughters showed handsome onions and
pop corn. w. w. Weiser brought seed
corn and sheaves Of thrifty oats and
wheat. B. r. Cram showed soldier
beans which won the blue ribbon at
tho Kennebec Farm Seed Show, G. Z.
Carr and F. w. Foss displayed garden
products and beans. Hovey Luce won
the blue ribbon for the best biscuits
made by . man. Many relics were
shown. among them coal from the farm
OF LAforest Porter. dishes, Mrs. Arthur
Gordon. . horn from which water was
allowanced during q shipwreck. Mrs.
W. o. Parlin; Mrs. H. x. Luce had
handsome display Of crochet work. Mrs,
Norman B. Perkins. Mrs. vesta DoIloff.
Mrs.. F. H Hammond, faocy work: Mr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06

urer.. Mrs. Watts. . bsautiful pin set
with Maine tourmalines for the purpose
Of pinnins the white ribbon which is
worn by the ladies Of the organization.
Mrs. watts was much effected and said
that her heart was % full for Che rsa-
son that she was giving UP the duty al
treasurer in the work she loved.
:. Mrs. Oxton. president Of the Knox
county organization. presented Mrs,
Althea Quimby. the president Of the
State organization. an exquisite cream
pitcher and sugar bowl. saying that the
pitcher typified the milk Of human Kind
ness. while the bowl signified the sweet
ness Of Mrs. Quimby.
Mrs. Ruth B. Walsh was elected mu-
steal director or the. State associat ton.
Her voice is charming and she will
doubtless make an ideal director.
The convention has been invited to
meet next year at Rockland, at which
place the convention was to have been
held this year. and owing to the ep.
demic It was necessary to postpone III.
meeting there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
CHINA

LAKESIDE DRIVE = Mrs. Orrie
Worth and Miss, Lila Fitzgerald were
Thanksgiving guests OF Mr.. and Mrs
Charlton B. Finley of 10 Capitol St,
Augusta.
Elliott Williams and Davida Clark.
students at Oak Grove, were home for
the Thanksgiving recess.
Miss Flora Fitzgerald is recovering
from a recent illness.
Mrs. Clara Clark will in the near fu.
ture close her house to pass the winter
in Waterville.
Miss Vera Gould passed the weekend
with out Of town relatives. -.. -.
Mrs. Orrie Worth was a business
visitor in South China Wednesday and
was an afternoon caller on Mrs. Chas
Pope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
UNITY

wEST-A. P. Graves and Ralph Kin
card, accompanied by Lester Howard
mo.ored from Brunswick Wednesday
to pass Thanksgiving with Mr.. and
Mrs. D. S. Jones. Mr.. Howard returned
Thursday, the others remaining until
Sunday.
Albert Fowler started Tuesday for
Portland, Ore. where ne intends to 10
cate il he likes.
Claude Kelley and his mother. Mrs.
William Kelley, started Wednesday for
Florida, where they intend to pass the
winter.
Charles Dodge, from Camp Devens
called on friends Thanksgiving morning.
Mrs. Estelle Parkhurst has returned
to Waterville.
A letter received recently from Cliff
ford Jones states that he is now at
Newport News but expects to go across
soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
STEAMSHIP COMPANIES
RELEASED FROM u. S.
CONTROL BY McADOO

Washington. Dec. 5.-The Clyde,
Mallory. Merchants & Miners. and
Southern steamship companies were
relinquished from federal control to-
night by order of Director General
McAdoo. Steamship companies own
ed by railroads will be retained I'M
der management Of the railroad adj
ministraticn.
The four lines turned back to pri-
vate management were taken over by
the gobernment April - under war
powers of the President and their
operation consolidated with other
steamship lines under the railroad
administration. The relinquishing or
der became effective at midnight to-
night, but for accounting purposes, it
is regarded as effective from Dec. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
The shippers Of the Cobbosseecor

The shippers Of the Cobbosseecon-
tee ice yacht fleet are overhauling
their craft preparatory to the coming
Of the winter season, and 1t is prob
able that day after tomorrow will
find some busy scenes along the
shores Of the lake in the way Of get
ting the ice yachts into shape so as
to have them ready as soon as the
lake is closed by ice. One of the skip
pers said yesterday that there was
every reason to believe that the ice
yacht fleet this winter at the lake
would be big one. and that il the
winter. should prove an 'ppen'' one
as has been predicted, there will be
lot Of fun ahead for the owners Of
the yacht flyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06

Maine should unanimously ratify the
amendment for national constitution
al prohibition.
OF Gov. Carl Milliken is in the inter-
est of law enforcement and the we'll
being for the State of Maine, we ex-
PRESS our qualification at his return
to office.
Franchise
Resolved. That we work as never
before that the ballot be granted to
believe, especially in this world crisis,
that only in such q measure lies the
fullest conservation of our national
power.
The Young
Resolved, That as in the children lie
the hopes Of the future, we will re-
double our efforts, through scientific
the Sunday schools. the Loyal Tenn
perance Legions and the Young Peo-
rles Branch, that they may grow to
manhood and womanhood, rooteS.and
grounded in the basic principles OF
temperance and purity.
Our Departments
Resolved, That we recommend that
each local union should work earnest
ly in as many departments as pos
s:ble, giving, at this time, in the in
terest of true patriotism special atten-
ton to those departments which have
to do with nationwide prohibition,
home and allied relief, moral educa-
ton, child welfare, women in indus
try, Americanization.
Our Papers
Resolved, That we recommend that
our members subscribe for and read
The Star in the East" and 1.-The
Union Signal" and endeavor to place
1.-THE Young Crusader in homes, pub
lie schools, Sunday schools, and libra
ries; and it is our belief that a woman
to be eligible to Office in our organ
ization should be subscriber to our
papers.
Courtesies
We tender our thanks to the Wat
erville Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union for their hospitality and
Successful plans for the care Of the
members of this convention: to those
who have entertained US in their
ZONES: to the Getchell street Baptist
church for the use Of its edifice: to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
lHH11uu04Q04Q
Face DiSfigured
With Pimples
AlsoonHands. .ehed andC Gould
Not Pot Hands In Water.
Could Not Sleep.
One Box Cutieura Ointment
and One and a Halt Cakes
Soap Healed.

my face and hands broke out with
pimples. They began to run and itch.
and were sore and in6smed. / kept
sossching which kept them irritated.
and could not put my hands in water.
could not sleep. My face was 90 dis
figured that could not 60 out.
~ got Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
] had the eesena about three weeks,
and 10 about FIVE days the eruption
began to dry up. ana when ! had used
one boz Of cuticura Ointment and one
and Q half cakes Of Cuticura Soap
was healed" (Signed) Mrs. Hazel
81. John. R.F.D.l, Box 20, Barre, W..
Nov. 4, 1917.
With IN apparent tendency to skin
troubles you should use these fragrant
super creamy emollients for all toilet
purposes. They prevent az well as
preserve, purity and beautify.
asapIs Essh Free By Mail. Address post:
card: "Csticgrs. Dept. r. bostoas" Sold
everywhere. Soap 25c. Ointment Is and Soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
Brisbane Says Times
Purchase Was Straight
Business Transaction

Washington, Dec. 5.-Arthur Bris-
bane appeared before the Senate
committee investigating brewery and
German propaganda today to ex-
plain his purchase Of the Washington
Times with money furnished by
brewers. He said the brewers loan
was straight business transaction,
efter first denying that he had fur
thered any German propaganda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06

leader. J. H. Armstrong. Ins
were Rev. and Mrs. Borden "
Mrs. Berry and Mr.. and ME- n
Parlin. Clarence Weiser was ~ ,,a,
with a medal for selling thri'
Music by the orchestra and ste, ~
pictures showing churches anu
drals in France destroyed by b
and other war pictures. shown
Mr.. Berry. were much enjoye@ {
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
Bay STATE TO GUARD
AGAINST DISEASE FROM
RETURNING TROOPS

Boston, Dec. Sin order that steps
might be taken to safeguard the pub
lie health in this state Governor Nc
Call today wired the war department
at Washington requesting that he be
furnished the names Of all men in
service from Massachusetts discharg-
ed from civil life without being de-
tanned for physical examination. The
governor also inquired if any units
as whole would be discharged here
without going through q period Of
quarantine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
WOMEN CONDUCTORS
ON CLEVELAND RY. TO
BE DISMISSED MAR. /

Cleveland. Ohio. Dec. 5.-After be-
ing in session five hours and follow
ing an address by Mayor Davis. the
ternoon voted to accept the PROPOSE
ton Of President Stanley of the
Cleveland Railway Co. whereby the
men return to work and the company
agreed to dismiss the women con-
ductors by March 1. providing the
men return to work at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
Augusta members of Kora T,

augusta members OF Kora Temple,
a. A. o. N. NJ. $. have received notice
OF a Victory ceremonial and annual
session to be held on Friday. Dec 10,
at Lewiston. and it is probable that
quite number will be in attend
hancc on that occasion. The sched-
, ule includes a band concert at 4.30
+. NJ. and at AIS the annual meet
ing OF the kora Temple Association.
At $40 there will be an entertain
1mcnt. followed at 8 o'clock by the
traditional banquet. At Z o'clock
Will como the grand patriotic OPEN
ing OF the Victory ceremonial. The
annual session will be held at 730
and at $50 the serious ceremony Of
initiation. The closing feature Of the
meeting will be vaudeville at 1890.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
BOARD OF REGISTRATION

Registration for Three Days, 81.
6eard Will Complete Session To.
day
The board Of registration closed the
third day Of its session at 8 O'Clock
Thursday evening with a total Of 30 reg
istrationo for the day. which with nine
registrations on Tuesday and n on
Wednesday makes a total Of s. for the
three days. The board will conclude its
session at S o'clock this Friday after
noon. and after that hour no correc-
tons or additions to the voting lists Of
the city will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06

:. A. Rundlette. Mrs. Laforest Porter.
MES. Sylvia Allen. canned products.
The display by boys and girls clubs at
tracted much attention. vemona Com
stock. Julia Millet. Freda Foss. Mildred
Parlin and Alice Chick. 10 jars canned
products; Carroll Foss. Clarence Wei
ser and Lawrence Hopkins, sweet corn.
The prize ribbons were given at the
evening entertainment by the club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06

The next vacation coming to the
pupils OF the Augusta schools will be
the Christmas recess. the schools
closing on Friday. Dec. 20 and resum-
ing on Monday. Dec. 80. The recess
will be shortened this year on ac-
count OF the schools having been
closed recently because Of the infiu-
enza epidemic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06

pTOceeuluSSS IIIS VdI1ouS iOCdA SoAh
mittees who have contributed to make
the convention successful and enjoy
able.
The report of the committee on Gre
dentials showed the voting constitu-
ency Of the convention and was fol-
lowed by the annual election Of Of
ficers and delegates to the next Ma
tional convention.
Mrs. Althea G. Quimby Of North
Turner was reelected president OF
the State organization, an office
which she has held since the death Of
Mrs. Stevens. The vice president, Mrs.
Alive NJ. Bigney Of Greenville. was
also reelected. Mrs. Bigney is a
prominent woman and Is president
OF the county organization. Miss 1sa-
belle H. Stickney Of East Brown
field was reelected corresponding
secretary, and has held that position
for several years.
She is a young woman Of great abil-
ity and is well adapted to the position.
Miss Alice A. Clough OF Winthrop was
elected recording secretary Of the State
organization. For some years she has
been acting as private secretary to Mrs.
Hannah ]. Bailey of Winthrop Center.
for many years State. national and
world superintendent OF peace and arbi-
tration. Miss Clough has received ex-
cellent secretarial training in her work
for Mrs. Bailey and has Travelled ex-
tensively with her. attending the world
| and national convention, and Is thor
oughly conversant with the methods OF
the W. c. .. U. The assistant recording
secretary was reelected and was Mrs.
Sarah Lord Cram OF Kennebunk. Mrs.
Cram has been an officer in different ca
., pacity for many years and she is cap
able and much devoted to the work.
The new treasurer. Mrs. verna l..
Johnson, who succeeded Mrs. Emma E.
Watts. has been for two years record
ing secretary for the State organization.
Mrs. johnson is from Westbrook and is
at present a local and county treas
urer.
The Maine ". c. +. U. intends to
! shortly inatgurate drive for new
members and subscriptions to the State
and national papers.
Mrs. .verna L. Johnson, in behalf Of
the general officers Of the Maine W. c.
! T. u. presented to the retiring treas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
SIDNEY

There will be. an entertainment
and dance tonight, Dec. to raise
money to pay for the service flag.
Those not solicited please bring
doughnuts and cake. If stormy the
next fair night.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06

The skating season has arrived and
the boys are having a lot Of sport
- the ice Of the artificial pond above
Johnson's dam. So. far as has been
reported this is thus far the only OPP
portunity offered in the city for the
enjoyment Of skating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
Funeral Of Fred Reynolds

Funeral services for the late Fred
Reynolds were held at II o'clock on
Thursday morning from st. Mury's
Catholic church, Rev. FIR. r. J. Mel.
ligan officiating in the presencs Of
the relatives and friends. Intermeat
was made in st. Mary's cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06

Friends Of Mrs. Charles &. Hunt
Of this city, who has been very i'll
with pneumonia at the Augusta Gen.
eral hospital will be pleased to learn
that she 10 reported to be doing nice
ly and was able Thursday to sit W
for q little while in bed.
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w. U. CLOSES

CONTINUED from Page One)
successful days, in which they re-
ceiyed great blessings and accom-
rlished noble work for the White
Ribboners Of Maine.
Morning Exercises
Mrs. Harriet j. Loring Of East
Otisfield, conducted the devotional
exercises which opened at 9 O'Clock
and were followed by reports from
the executive committee at the. pre-.
ceding session of the convention.
The, committee on resolutions re.
ported the following for the ensuing
year:
RESOLUTIONS
We, the members Of the Maine
Womans Christian Temperance
Union, in 44th annual convention as
sembled, lift up our hearts in graf
itude to God for victories at home ano
across the seas, in legislative halls
and on the battlefield. by forces that
make for temperance, democracy anC
peace.
w q 6lISdOy Idjl d AdLAOA . AOoPOASe
to the proclamation sent forth from
this State in 1911, and we rejoice thai
Maine, true to her own constitutions
law, by her recent election assures us
Of continued activity in temperance
legislation and law enforcement.
For the ultimate triumph of the
principles for which we have always
stood united, we renew our conse-
Grated service.
Total Abstinence
Resolved, That as the Scriptures
history, exact science, medical au.
thorities, leaders in moral, philan.
thropic and civic movements bea
witness to the beneficent effects o.
total abstinence as a rule Of living
we reaffirm our belief in and adher.
ence to this the basic principles OF
our organization.
Prohibition
Resolved. That we again declare
our faith in prohibition as the only
means of effectually dealing with The
liquor traffic and pledge ourselves tt
renewed endeavor until prohibition
shall be written into the constitution
CT this and all other lands.
That it is our conviction that the
incoming Legislature of the State O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06
IsErH WILLIAMS POST, 9. 4 4.
List Of oAiesrs Elected for the Ensu.
ina Var

ing Year
Following II the list Of omcers Of Setn
williams Post. No. Is. q. 4. R.. elected
for the ensuing year: ~
Commander. George e. Gay: senior
vice commander, Oliver p. Robbins: jun
Tor vice commander, Daniel w. Petten-
gill; chaplain, James W. White; quar-
termaster, o. o. stetson: surgeon. Otis
W. Littlefield; officer Of the day. n. w.
White; officer Of guard. Edwin Halves;
patriotic instructor. James W. White.
Delegate to department encampment.
Charles H. Davis; alternate. Edwin
Halves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06

Mrs. f. A. Howard Of II Gannett
street will represent the Hospital Aid
as visitor at the Augusta General
hospital during the month of De-
cember.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-06

The funeral OF the late Thomas
Thibodeau will be held at o'clock
this Friday morning from ST. Au-
gustine's Catholic church.