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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
THE WEATHEI,
FAIR

Northern New England Fair. some
ing coudness and warmer: probably
rain or snow in Vermont
Southern New England: Fair Friday.
somewhat warmer on the mainland.
Saturday cloudy and warmer, probably
rain west portion and by night east
portion.
Eastern New York: Fair, somewhat
warmer Friday. SATURDAY cloudy prob
ably rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
WAR GARDENS
Continuance by ANA
teurs Discouraged
Would Tend to Force Farmers Out of
Business to Injury of Public ss
Buyers-Bie Increase in Wheat and
Corn Crops in 1918

Boston. Dec. .9.-Cont.nuance of war
gardens by amateurs is discouraged in
the annual re port of Commissioner VIII
fred Wheeler made public today. Mr..
Wheeler said that amateur competition
would tend to force farmers out OF bus
mess to the injury of the public as buy
ers. The feature of farm production
for the year. he said, is the increase OF
acreage of wheat and corn crops. Wheat
acreage was increased from 200 acres
in 1917 to 300 in 1918, while corn incrcas-
ed from 1000 in 1917 to 1900 in 1915.
The fruit crop was short. the peach
crop being wiped out and thousands of
trees destroyed. while the apple GRO.
was IS per cent. of the 19l. crop, which
was below normal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Depends Upon Prog
ress of Peace Ne
gotiations
DIVISION NOW
AT REST CAMP
IN FRANCE
Information Comes in Response
to Request of Gov. Mccall, of
MaSs.-Combatant Troops to
Be Held Until Decision of
Peace Conference
'eaCe Conference

Boston, Dec. 19-An early return
OF the Twenty-Sixth New England
Division from France will depend up
on the progress Of the peace negotia-
tons. according to word received to-
day from the War Department by
Gov. Mccall. The division Is now
i'll rest camp in France. The let
ter, which was written in response
to a request by Governor Mccall
for information concerning the divi-
sion. states that the Twenty-Sixth
has not been placed on the priority
schedule for an early return home to
the United States. General Per
shing is at present evacuating all
the sick and wounded casuals.v It
states, land such combat organiza-
lions which have been depleted for
requirements. In the meantime he is
arranging such of the combat divi-
sions as are not included in the army
of occupation along his lines OF
communication in such manner as to
have them in the best positions for
eXpending them to embarkation
points and home when it is seen
from the results of the peace confer
ence that they will no longer De
needed in France. In this connec-
ton you will see quite clearly that
the disposition of our combat forces
overseas must rest entirely on the
decision of the conferees in the
peace negotiations However, you
may rest assured that the moment
the department is advised OF the
probable return of the 26th Division
the information will Immediately be
made public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Senate Approves Com
mittee Amendment to
Revenue Bill
WOULD END
PRESENT WAY
JULY l, NEXT
Substitution of Rate One Cent
Per Pound Within $50 Miles
and One and One-Half Cents
Beyond Is Proposed

Washington, Dec. 19.-By adopting
the finance committee amendments 10
the war revenue bill affecting second
class postage and insurance conpa-
MES. the Senate today cleared lhe
way for disposal Of the few other
contested but important features re-
naming. Leaders now have increa sed
confidence of passing the Dill before
adjournment next Monday. By vote
Of "a to % the Senate approved he
committee amendment proposing re-
peal next July l of the present zone
system of second class postage rates
and substitution Of a rate Of one cent
per pound within $50 miles and | l-2
cents beyond. Most OF. the day was
passed in spirited discussion of this
amendment and one by Senator Nc
kellar of Tennessee for a modified
zone plan which was adopted with
out roll call. The Senate also p.
proved the committee plan for new
rates on casualty fire. marine and
other insurance companies. except
life insurance. The new rates based
on premium Receipts are, respective
~: Fire insurance companies ] "a
per cents. casualty; plate glass and
similar compa mics. 1-2 per cent, aud
marine IA per cent on inland md
"a per cent. on export policies. Dis
posal OF this and many minor admin
istratNe and verbiagc changes left
virtually only the income. war eX-
cess profits. inheritance and luxury
tax sections to be considered
Continued on Page 5-column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
VAR INDUSTRIES
BOARD CANCELS
ALL RESTRICTIONS

Nlf'H0gtou. Dee. ~ Formal an
nuu,.Ht. nt was made TODAY OF the
4r.,#4tia ia ~ al restrictions ana on
'l, u. M, War Industries Soard cf =
"lt, Jam and the withdrawal Of
pledges made by Industries at the
ns'auD, ~ th, board Notice az the
DISSOLUTION at tho board on January
NHs Ntn several weeks ago with
.' -,- -rauun of Bernard NJ. Earuch.
hm.ulr and lts acceptance by
.td.nt Wilson 20 become effective
q 'hll date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
PALMER RETURNS
BREWER ESTATE

New York. Dec. 19-The estate Of
George E.hret.. wealthy New York
brewer, which, was taken over by A
Mitchell Palmer. alien property GUS
todian. last May. while Mr.. Ehret
was in Germany. has been restored
to him by Attorney General Gre
CORY, according to an announcement
here today by Francis P. Garvan.
managing director for Mr.. Palmer
Asserting that Mr.. Ehret's APPLICATION
for the return O. his property was
not opposed, Mr. Caravan declared
that the seizureshould in no way be
taken asa reflection on the patriotism
or loyalty Of Mr.. Ehret as an Ameri.
can citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
furnishing FIFTH"
TO BE NAME NEXT
LOAN IN N. E.

Boston, Dec. :9.--.'ho Tiftn Lib
erty Loan. 10 be launched IN the
spring will DC known in New Eng
land at least as the Finishing Fifth
of this city. director of publicity for
The first federal reserve district
whose designation of the last loan as
The Fighting Fourth" was widely
adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Name and Address
Every n. {. Soldier
Wanted by Edwards

Boston, Dec. 19.-Major General
Clarence r. Edwards, comm ander
Of the Northeastern department
asked today that organization and
addresses Of every soldier from
New England, those who served at
home as we'll as those who were
sent overseas be forwarded to his
Office here for the official records.
IN the case Of mon wounded or
gassed Gen. Edwards wishes this
fact stated, together with the
name Of place where the action
occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
HUN PROPAGANDA
STILL AT WORK IN
UNITED STATES

Washington, Dec. l9.-German propa-
ganda aimed at the United States and
conducted by Professor Brinckmanu
at The Hague still is at work, the state
department was informed today in j
dispatch from the Netherlands capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity: Fair
and somewhat warmer Friday. Satur-
day cloudy and warmer. probably rain
by night; moderate east to southeast
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
GERMAN Govt
Resigns AS Result of
Events on Tuesday
Serious Disorders Follow Attempts
to Hold Meeting Of Central Con-
gress on Monday and Tuesday,
Bitter Attack Made Upon ChaneeI-
Tor Ebert

Paris, Dec. 19-The German gov
eminent headed by Friedrich Ebert
has resigned as "a result of events on
Tuesday. according to a despatch re-
ceiVed at Zuric,- from Stuttgart. says
the Journals correspondent here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
N. Y. YACHT CLUB
TURNS DOW n
CUP CHALLENGE

New York. Dec. l9-Tke New York
Club decided at Il meeting tonight to
decline the challenge of the Royal I'll
ster Yacht Club for a race for the
America's,c in 1919. but announced
that if the challenge was renewed for
1920 it would he accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
PRESIDENT TO BE
GUEST OF KING
WHILE IN ENGLAND

London, Dec. 19.-Presdent Wilson
will probably be the guest Of the King
at Buckingham Palance during his visit
to England This official announcement
was made tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
General Forecast

Winds along the North and Middle
Atlantic coac.s will be respectively gen
tie to moderate, shifting. and gentle to
moderate east to south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
REMOVE EMBARGO
ON WOODEN GOODS

Melbourne, Dec. 19.-The embargo N
the manufacture of wooden goods has
been removed and civilian orders can
now be filled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

The Central Congress of the dele
gates from Soldiers and Workmen 5
Councils met at Berlin OH Monday.
The first session resulted in disorder
~ scenes in which many personal
encounters took place. On Tuesday
!. turbulent scenes continued, George
Ledsbour. a leader of the Indepen-
dent Socialists. making bitter at
tack upon Ebert
Ebert. who was named as minister
of the interior in the cabinet IF
Prince Mammalian of Baden on
Nov. 8. and became imperial chancel-
Tor on November s. took command of
the situation in Berlin after the
revolutionary uprising there.
Basic, Dec. 19-Havas)-The OK
and Workmens Council for Berlin
and it's suburbs intends to resign.
according to messages received
from the German capital. 1t is said
that it will be replaced by an ex-
ecutive committee elected by the
general assembly and the Soldiers
and Workmen's Councils OF the en-
pire.
Amsterdam. Dec. 19.-Tie congress
of German soldiers and workmen's
councils on Wednesday passed les
olution, according to Berlin te!e-
gram, transferring legislative and
executive power to the peoples COM
missioners (the Ebert governmenD
until some other arrangements should
be made by the German National As
sembly.
The congress further appointed
central council of soldiers and wor.s-
men to exercise parliamentary SUPER
vision over the German and Pr'ls-
sian cabinets and with the right 20
appoint and depose the peoples COM
missioners of all Germany. and until
the final regulation Of state affairs
of Prussia.
Berlin. Tuesday, Dec. 17.-(By Tie
Associated Press. The second
days session of the congress of The
Soldiers and Workmen's Councils IF
Germany was marked by stormy
scenes. Herr Landsperg. ono OF the
majority Socialist members of he
government, denounced the business
methods and dictatorial attitude Of
the Soldiers and Workmen's Council
of Berlin. He declared that the ex-
ecutive committee of the council mai
presented chaotic budget statement.
The manner i'll which the congress
received the statements indicated
;,.o
in harmony with the governmeA
might be elected.
Premier Ebert after a spirited de-
Tense of the government policy con
corning decentralization and food sup
ply. which had been attacked by Heir
Rarth. one of the radical Socialist
members of the government. WAS
cheered loudly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
Red Cross Daily Editorial
Don't join unless

Joining the Red Cross this week is SOL
emn duty-or it isn't, just as you happen to
feel.
If home service work among soldiers
families is no concern of yours if the caring
for returning soldiers and the battle against
the white plague are not worth your bother
il the preventable starving and freezing Of
men, women and children in devastated
countries is no responsibility of yours-then
surely you should not join the Red Cross.
Ii. on the other hand, you do feel a per-
sonal responsibility for relieving the suffer-
ing Of a war torn world, you can best meet
this responsibility by Joining the Red Cross.
If you Ne,a missed by the solicitors, you will
find a booth open all this week at the Post
Office.
All you need is a heart and a dollar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
GAS TABLETS FOR
STOMACH GAS

sSALs GAS TABLETS stop gas and
@nr fermentation after eating, stop
sehing, reduce bioatinG and gas pres
sare' sweeten and correct acid stomach.
We once IN awhile - enough. Buy
tALs GAS TABLETS ut any rsli-
sue drug store.
NAV Nvpits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20
SATURDAY: Cloudy

It costs 2J2 cents word to get yerr
message by telegraph to one person.
For one, cent word you can se. your
message through the ksnnebee Jour-
nal to over thirty thousand persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-20

=, costs ga cents word to get your
uc,saue by telegraph 70 one person.
esr one cent word you can get your
,r.ssaeo through the kennebee Jour.
r,l 20 over thrty Thousand persons.
The Washington times., 1918-11-03

Galvanized Iron Ash
Cans, heavy corrugated
iron, with iron band top
and bottom; Is inches
wide and - co H0
inches high. OSsOO
The Washington times., 1918-11-03

Chalmers Union Suits, $1.95
Mems Chalmers Union Suits,
heavyweight ribbed cotton with light
fleece: white only. Seconds Of the
regular $500 grade.
Mems Union Suits, Sass
Mems heavy ribbed Wool and Cot
ton Mixed Union Suits, white and
natural gray. Seconds OF the regu-
lar S3.50 and $500 qualities.
Mems $500 Pajamas, $2.29
Mems Faultless Domet and Fslted
Flannel Pajamas. one and two piece
styles: trimmed with silk frogs: also
plain styles.
Mems $4.00 Sweaters, $3.15
Mems Army Pullover Sweaters,
khaki color; made OF high grade
worsted yarns.
The Washington times., 1918-11-03
$3.50 and $500 Lace Curtains
TOMORROW at S2.45 a Pair
A SpeeiaI Purehase Direc

Savings
in long in
o
The Washington times., 1918-11-03

Mems SITS Underwear, AS
Mems Winsted Mills Underwears7
wool and cotton mixed: heavy
weight; shirts and drawers to match.
All regular and stout sizes. Strictly
perfect quality.
Mems 45c "Onyx" Hose, 3Se
Mems onyx" Half Hose, hne mer>=
toe and sole. In BLACK. white, cor,
dovan, navy blue, gray. tan and
suede. Perfect quality =
Mems Cashmere Hose, S5e s
Mems Cashmere Half Hose, nc
dium weight. for army. navy, OF
civilian use. In khaki and heather
shades Subject 10 slight imperfec-.
tions which can hardly be detsetsd-
and IL perfect would sell for S1-2s-
pair.
The Washington times., 1918-11-03

Mems Underwear, $1.I0
Mems Sanitary Fleece-lIned Un-
derwcar. good heavy Fleeing; jaeger
color only; all regular sizes.
Mems Worsted Underwear,
$1.65
Mems medium weight Worsted Un-
derwear. Stuttgart finish; seconds Of
the regular $3.50 value.
Wrights Health Underwear,
$1.79
Mems Genuine wrights Health
Underwear. wool fleeced: the best
fleeced underwear manufactured.
Subject TO slight imperfections.
Worth, II perfect. S2.25 each gar
ment.
GOIdenberE's-First FIsOF.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
Twin Footballers
Get Even Break on
Gridiron Honors

CHICAGO. Oct. 25.-The Bernard
twins are as like as two peas, each
weighs 163 pounds; each stands feet
10ls inches: both are candidates for end
positions and coach Olcott. of the blue
jacket eleven at the Great Lakes naval
training station has an awful time tell
ing Ulster from Chester. You'll notice
that even their names sound alike.
They played fotball on the Springfield
(Mo) State Normal eleven last season
hut didn't cause a great deal of trouble
to the coach there because they were
so good that Lester played one end and
chester the other although the coach
quite knew which was which and who
was playing which.
The twins would have Olcott frantic
BY this time if 1t wasn't for one thing
they are about on a par in ability so
that whether the coach wants TO use
Lester or Chester he just yells Bernard.
and the first to respond sticks. The
twins are good. too. and maybe in some
game the Bernards Will play both ends,
although Olcott will never know wheth-
ar It's Lester or Chester at the right
extremity.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
9 or : 9
JACK THE
SHIPYARDER
lMinneanolts IonrnalN .

Jack Dempsey is said 70 be employed
in some shipyard. lie has been photo
graphed holding tho tap end OF a pDeu-
matte riveting machine with the non
chalance with which a June bride would
carry rattlesnaie in place Of a bou-
quet of lilies Of the valley His over
alls are painfully new and the shoes he
wears in the shop" are manifestly Of
the cut affected by he-actor huzzies or
Spanish leather lobbychair hounds in
tho fuzzy hotels.
The newspapers. too. seem to indicate
that Jack is doing most or his ship
building around light promoters box
offices.
Some Of these draft boards here and
there appear TO be queer cusses
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
PURDUE MAROON GAME
MAY De TRANSFERRED

LAFAYETTE. IND. Oct. 25.-Purdue
may play Chicago at Indianapolis on
Saturday. Nov ? This proposition
WIS discussed lset r ght By Pre- sor
o. f. cults. athletic director at Camp
Purdue. Head Football Coach Arthur G
Scanlon and the members OF the mill
tary athletic committee. There is $
probability that the health ban now on
In Chicago will not be lifted Nov.2 and
since Purdue is scheduled 10 play that
date the question Of the game at In
dianapolis was made where it is believ-
ed the health ban Will be relieged. Pro
fessor Cults Will take up the matter at
once with Alonzo A. Stagg. the Chicago
mentor. and If agreeable to him arrang =
ments viii be made to play the game at
Washington Park. Indianapolis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
LOTS OF FLU BUT
NO FOOTBALL

Chicago and the rest of the coun-
try hereabouts, with a few excep-
lions, Will have to endure another
"sportless Saturday tomorrow. DR..
G. st. Clair Drake, stake director of
public health, Is the only man who
can Lift the quarantine against foot
ball games and similar contests.
And he said yesterday that condi-
lions would not warrant raising the
ban anywhere at this time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25

George S. Lyon. veteran OF three
score years. has been looked upon as
the leading amateur golfer of Canada
for the last decade. but he will have 10
look fast to his laurels. for new star
appears in the golfing armament. This
is none other than Mr.. Lyons son. Sey-
mour. whose injury in a European bat
tie does not appear to have impaired
his playing ability. The other day he
was paired against his father in war
fund four-ban match. and horrors, were
with the son. who had round Of rs. as
compared with is fathers 70. It was
considered the best exhibition of golf
ever seen of the Kitchener Club course
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
French Officers
"Put One Over"
on Johnny Evers

NEW YORK. Oct. 25.-Over in France
they like John Evers so well they play
Jokes on him now and then. The French
officers are merry testers during their
leisure hours. and often put one over on
John Of Troy.
some time ago Evers was requested
to superintend the laying out of a new
diamond for a regiment of chasseurs
He hurried to the spot. and found that
the proposed playing ground was up
hill. and that second base would have
been almost directly above the home
plate, while the outfelders would have
to stand on rock lodges up the noun
tain side John. who had learned doz-
en- words or so of French. tried his best
to explain II would never do. but the
French apparently couldn't get his
point.
After John had exhausted his voeabu-
larry the chasseurs escorted him to a
field witch had been cleared, rolled and
converted into q splendid playing arena
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
MAROONS RUN
IN PARIS MEET

How University OF Chicago athletes
starred in a field meet at the Colonies
track in Paris. held over there on Sept.
IA. is told in letter from George OTIS.
10. western intercollegiate one and two
mile champion of the university. The
meet was called the biggest aggrega-
ton Of American athletes ever seen in
competition in France since the Olym-
pic games OF 1900
Among the famous athletes compel
ing In The meet We're Ted Meredith.
Olympic champion and worlds record
holder for 44O and 500 yards. Binga
DESMOND. University of Chicago holder
Of the western intercollegi tie 440 yards
championship. and Otis. who also was
last years captain Of the cross country
team.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
Rheumatism Back on the Job
With It's OId-time Fury

ton, and routs out the disease germs
can rid you of this disabling disease:
S. S. S. has given some wonderful
results in treating rheumatism. Be
ing a purely vegetable blood remedy,
!it purifes the blood Of every germ,
and thus removes the cause OF Rheu-
matism. Get a bottle to-day at your
drugstore, and start on the ri6ht
treatment that will get results. Free
advice about your case can be mad oy
writing to Medical Director, 20 Swift
Laboratory, AtlsntA, Ga.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
PROMOTERS
WANT IT.

over in Great b balm boxer who
enlisted is not allowed TO accept any
thing for his services in the ring except
cup or a medal. Recently Jimmy Wilde.
the sensational 100-pound champion.
who is enlisted in the British army as
a boxing instructor. fought Joe Conn. a
featherweight, for purse of $4,000
Of which re was to receive $4,000 for
knocking Conn out in the twelfth round
Just before the bout the authorities an
nounced that no service man would be
permitted to accept money. Wildes
SIP. 900 is in the hands Of q. sporting
paper and the question arises whether
it shall go back to the promoters or not.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25

Although some of the eastern uniyer-
stiles have been slow getting into ath-
letic action because of the war, the
sentiment in favor of some means 70
consolidate athletic reforms is getting
stronger There are a good many re
forms now in effect on account Of war
conditions. They may be enumerated
as follows: NO training table. abolition
of long period Of preliminary training
for football. reduction of fees for foot
officials. reduction of coaching expenses.
holding regattas within term time
There has also been a decided change
for the better in the fight against prose
lyting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
No Let-Up In It's Torture.

Pretty soon you will DO reaching
for the liniment bottle again. for the
millions Of little pain demons that
cause Rheumatism are on the war
path Winter weather seems to awak-
en- them to renewed fury.
But your Rheumatism cannot be
rubbed away, because liniments and
lotions cannot reach the disease. It
IS II the blood, and only a remedy
that goes deep down into the circula-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
INFLUENZA
TACKLES VET
JIM JEFFRIES

Los ANGELES, CAL, Oct. as
Jim Jeffr1es, former heavyweight
champion, is I'll here with influenza.
Two physicians are in attendance
and they reported yesterday that
while the case was severe, they now
believed JeR would recover.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25

lid was clamped down eleven days ago
and just so many days have been lost.
The track managers have arranged a
series Of blue ribbon events for the
five days remaining They Will open
Saturday and continue until next Thurs
day. The meet will then have 70 end.
as the Pimlico races are scheduled to
start Saturday The big 2-year-old
Championship match race between Billy
Kelly and Eternal will be run Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-25
J. DEMPSEY
IS BACK AT THE
SHIPYARD

PHILADELPHIA PA. oct. 25-
Jack Dempsey. star heavyweight boxer.
is back at work in a local shipyard ar
ter brief trip West He appears to he
in great condition and says he is viii
ing to fight Jess Willard az any time
and donate the entire proceeds to chart
~ or some war fund.