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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14

members have been secured with a to-
tai amount in money Of $500. AS the
final reports were not all turned in last
night IL is safe to estimate that the to-
tai number Of new members secured
will exceed 800 and that the money will
amount to more than $4,000.
Augusta has stood back Of its own
institution in the same generous way
that she has been lifting for every good
worthwhile cause. Now that the big
~ has been put into position OF
larger service in the community it will
no doubt lift for Augusta and give back
during the year ahead a large and use
full service to the men and boys and
women and girls OF the community.
As the returns from the campaign
came in SO fact and numerous 1t was
impossible to figure out the standing Of
the teams and only the totals were Civ
en- out. full report Of all teams, how
er. will be given in Mondays Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Madrid. Thursday, Dec. 12-(By the
Associated Press)-Prince Max Won
Rattibor Et Convey, German ambas-
sador to Spain, has reelected to Ber-
lin according to the newspaper Ell
Solv.
New York. Dec. 13-Johnny Dundee
the boxer. whose real name is Joseph
Carroro. was naturalized here today.
He came to this country from Italy
in 1896,
Boston. Dec. Ex-Governor Mccall
today designated the week beginning
December IS as Red Cross Christmas
week. The campaigns for war
funds the proclamation said. "have
ended. but the missions of mercy of
the Red Cross will be called upon to
perform will still require our sup
port The need Of the Red Cross in
peace times is great, but during the
period we are now entering. with all
the tremendous casualties of war and
the trials and readjustment Of peace
time activities, its work will be many
times greater"
Amsterdam. Dec. Ian American
squadron has arrived at PoIa formerly
one of the principal Austrian nava!
bases, and has taken over the COM
mand of the port. Jugo-Siav war ves-
sells in the harbor have hoisted the
American flag, according to telegram
from Laibach reporting the arrival of
the Americans.
Washington. Dec. 13.-More than 1000
American soldiers in France suffering
from shell shock were cured by news
of the signing of the armistice, Surgeon
General Ireland today told the Senate
military committee OF 900 shell shock
patients. the general said, all except
about 300 became we'll almost mmedi-
ately.
Kansas City. Mo. Dec. 13.-Two
persons were killed. four persons sus-
tanned serious injuries and II others
We're slightly injured when street
car ran wild down the Twelfth street
viaduct here this afternoon, left the
tracks at the lower approach TO the
structure and crashed into the Union
Pacific freight depot.
Washington, Dec. 13.-The Ameri-
can army marching into Germany has
come to n stand on the Rhine. Gener-
al Pershing's report for Yesterday
says there was no advance during the
dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
LIVELY BASKETBALL
Cory Alumni, Defeat School Team
Friday evening

"A lively basketball game was
played last night a. the Y. NJ. &. A.
building between Cony High school
ard tire Cony Alumni teams.
Tho alumni sort 81 put II over the
undergraduate. which speaks We'll
for the trimming schools which these
syounR men have recently been con
rsc,ed WITH ~ members ~ the ;. A,
Il &. The score WIS 80 TO -.
IN. stars of the evening we're Phil
McGouldrtck and George Dunnack
McGouldrtrk cxccllcd in the number
81 goals making seven. and punnack
w nrr playing capt. McCourtney
~ thr tonv team made I'VE goals
from the fioor,
Tho members of the TWO teams
" ere Nlumni- phll McGouldrick
80 Tnui NcGouldrick. Capt. H.;
'luli. =, Dunnaok. is Allen, TX. Cony
.ltigh MrCour,ncy capt. II; Ken
r"dy r. Hummer. o. Bonn and Me
Iali. liz nodman, re- Referee. Black
Scorer. Bsalc Timer. Chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
Every Capital Ship
Of I. S. Navy TO Return
Home This Month

Washington, Dec. 13.-Everv capital
ship Of the American navy now in Eu-
rope, including the dreadnought squad
ron, which have been operating with
the British main feet during the war.
will return to home waters this month,
Secretary Daniels announced today
They may be expected to reach New
York about Dec. o and naval review
will take place there to celebrate the
home coming.
Instructions have been cabled to Ad-
miral Mayo. commander-in-chief of tha
Atlantic feet and now at Brest, to
bring back every naval vessel that can
be spared. Many destroyers. converted
yachts and other naval craft probably
will come with the bigger ships.
The dreadnoughts ordered to return
are: Division No. s. commanded by
Rear Admiral Hugh Rodman-battle-
ships New York. Tex4s. Wyoming.
Florida. Alabama and Nevada; Divis-
ion No. 9. commanded by Fear Admiral
Thomas $. Observation-Disclosures Utah.
flagship; Oklahoma and Arizona.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14

Tonight oll be open house night al
thu - All mcn and women will be
invited 70 use the building. The
bowling alleys NH be open to the
pubii, Just FOR amusement there
ulli w thinning meet in the tank
T. ts t1nrt tod thai there VIII be an
nprori INIT, tp witness some nne
30 INNING md diving as the men who
have rtcsntlt come home from the
Prrnv training camp viii NO doubt
enter no" meet
rhcre VIII be an afternoon meet
ing for bows ~ tho "" sunday al
.o,lo,k special music viii be en-
toycd The speaker will be an
nounccd ~ tho y this evening
These meetings arc open 10 all men
md hoSr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
TWO CHILDREN /.
LOSE LIVES IN
FIRE AT BAYSIDE

Ellsworth, Nc, Dec. 13.-The two
small children of Frederick Hamor,
aged five months and two years re-
spectively, were burned to death in
a fire. that destroyed their fathers
camp at Bayside, near here, today.
When the flames were discovered Ha-
NOR was at work in a mill and Mrs.
Hamor was in a neighboring camp
only a few yards away. attending a
sick neighbor having left the children
asleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
SCHOOL GARDENS
Plans to Introduce This
Work in City's Schools
r. p Curr,er. Assistant v. S. Region
Al Director. Confers With Supt.
stuart, Who Approves Nation
w de Movement-Chief Purpose Is
Educational Substantial inerease
ault

" r Currier assl~iant regional d.
ssrtor Of the United states school Gar
den Army. was w town Yesterday and
tntcrvicwcd Superintendent " H. STU
prt IN regard 10 the introduction OF gar
,aen instruction IN tho schools Of Angus
l. Mr. Curricr iH connected with the
stato superntendrnts once while IN
Maine and course ~ study IN Ga arden
irg haH been worked out witch will he
~rsred for adoption ~ tho schools Of the
state Garden experts working under
me direction n inc bureau ~ education,
hats been retained ty the government
Tor the purpose ~ writing teaching les
tons NJ gardening tor use IN the schools
These. lessons rr Leaflets Will be sent
oft from pr Thomas ON to an teach
ora where tho vors .s organized
sehool-duecte,i home gardening has
boon tired nut m several states and has
row tr"omn AN integral part az the ed e
irrational system ~ manv cities and
towns TINT tho school IN the place for
rsracn teaching when property coupled
"ith nature study and other subjects
lv rot questioued hv any educators
VIZ StJprt has been interested IN the
rarfer movement fnr several Years and
WAS MIS- own IDEAS as 10 how The work
should no ,arrs1 IN IN Augusta While
a. rien instruction IN the schools is pri-
n'ari'' for educational purposes, is i'm
rortance In Increasing food production
igrng the ncAt Two or three years
should not ne overlooked II - expect
81 That an army OF o"o'o bows and
girls viii be organized IN the United
states for garden work next summer
with provision being made for compe-
tent instruction and supervision by gar
den teachers IN the summer II ~ not
TOO much % hope that al least sino ooa. =
nH OF food Will be produced.
u "a hoped that the campaign the last
nf January for enlistment of boys and
giris " the state OF Maine Division of
the school Garden Army nnds Augusta
furnishing her nIll quota
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
Former Business Manager
Boston Herald Dies

Newton, Mass. Dec. 13-Fred Owen
Whiting, for many years business man
ager of the Boston Herald. died today
at his home in Auburndale. He was g.
years of age and he had been i'll sew
eral months. He retired in 1904. Mr..
Whiting also had been a director of the
Hotel & Railroad News Co. and had
other business interests. He was pres
ident of the Boston Press Club in 1885,
and 1894
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14

? rne sopromores defeated the fresh-
men by score OF - to II in a game OF
IRE SONY high iutsrelass series played
FRIDAY afternoon at the Assembly hall
sof the high school Goals from the moor
we're made as follows Sophomores-
sTurner .. Kennedy 7. Benin 2. Mccall l.
. Freshmen McCauley :. Ciary .. Dowl-
sins T. Turner Of the sophomore team
threw two goals from fouls and Nc
fCaulsy OF the freshmen threw one.
Z The Two teams were made up as fol-
lows ophomorcs-Mc Call RI, Turner
sIf, Pierce q. Benn re-. Froberger II
srreshrnsn- Bowling RI. knowles II, Nc
Caulsv r Giddngs re-, Clary liz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
HUB TO HAVE
ARMY HOSPITAL
FOR RECLAMATION

Boston, Dec. 13.-Five hundred
members of the medical corps ar
rived here tonight from Fort Ogle-
thorpe, Ga, to establish in three hos
pitfalls and an armory United States
army general hospital No 10, which
will engage in reclamation work
Preparations are to be made to take
charge Of 1000 men from overseas.
The institutions to be taken over are
the West Roxbury hospital. the
Parker Hill hospital, the Boston Elks
hospital and the State cavalry arm
DRY on Commonwealth avenue. STEM
ography, typewriting and wood work
ing will be taught soldiers who have
been incapacitated for work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
CITY EMPLOYEES.
OF MONTREAL
AGREE TO RETURN

Montreal, Dec. 13.-The strike of
policemen, fremen and other city
employees was settled tonight and the
men returned to work
The strikers agreed to arbitrate as
the city council had votes to accede
to their demand for the dismissal CT
Joseph Tremblay, director of public
safety, his assistant and the chief OF
detectives While the strike lasted
only 81 hours. gangs of hoodlums
caused damage estimated at more
than $250.00o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14

to feel that the ways Of rightinS
them must be consistent with the OBJ
jects Of the war. 1t is asserted that
he finds the right procedure would be
first a careful determination of just
claims and demands for reparation
of damage and then the method OF
payment and the possibility of OBJ
tanning payment The decisions
reported to have been reached on
these vital subjectA by the Entente
are believed on board the George
Washington to be tentative. In de-
termining the question Of freedom of
the seas, it is thought that radical
revision of maritime practices pro-
badly will arise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
2 Months in Europe
Continued from Pace One)

peace party. The degree TO be con-
ferred upon President Wilson by the
University of Paris will, it is said
he the first honorary degree 10 be
given by this seat of learning. Like
wise. the degree to be given the Pr es-
ident by the University of Rome will
be unique in the annals of that uni
versity. When the George Washing
ton reaches France the vessel will 1e-
turn at once to New Lork with
wounded men and others Of he
American forces. both officers and
privates, reaching her destination in
time for Christmas. It is said that
President Wilson's conferences with
days undoubtedly will center on
questions surrounding the proposed
League OF Nations and the def
milton ~ freedom OF the seas" and
possibly also on the question Of IN
demnity on the question of the
League Of Nations there will be, 1t
is said. whether the league shall be
provided for in the treaties of peace
or later, 1t Is known to be President
Wilson's position that the peace
treaties should embody agreements to
create a League Of Nations. 1t is al
80 known TO be his conviction that
there is strong necessity for estab-
fishing upon very clear definition,
freedom OF the seas.
The much discussed Point in
President Wilson's fourteen points
for peace. on which Great Britain
has reserved decision, is said to be
not intended to specify unqualified
freedom OF the sea outside territorial
waters but only to stipulate that no
single nation shall restrict freedom
and that when freedom is restricted
" shall be only a concrete power en-
forcing International covenants. 1t is
expected that the President will rely
upon open-minded conferences and
processes which will not involve un-
necessary antagonism. 1t is said to
he his attitude that neither the
United states nor the other govern
ments should assume the role of
master. and that he believes he is
supported by public opinion general
~ as to the agreement to be sought
for between peoples rather than
governments as essentials to a peo-
pies war.
The reduction of ornaments pro-
posed in President Wilson's IA points
specifies reductions not below do
mestic safety. and statesmen seem to
be agreed that no reduction of do
mestic ornaments without interna-
tional safety is expected The at
tidude of President Wilson in regard
to indemnity is generally believed to
be that the necessity for the pay
ment Of a great sum will be justi-
fed only if based on most careful
and judicial consideration. The
President is said 10 agree fully with
the Entente premiers as to the
great wronRs Of military power but
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
Red Cross War Fund
Not to BE Used For
Benefit Of Central Powers

Washington, Dec. 13.-The Amer
lean Red Cross will use no part of its
war relief fund for the benefit Of the
people of the Central Powers. In
making this announcement today in
response to many queries, George Z.
Scott, general manager of the organ
zation said, mo relief work Of any
kind whatever is contemplated by the
American Red Cross with the Cen
trail Powers, except such as may be
possible for the benefit of American
or Allied prisoners, refugees and in
terneS,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
President Watches Work p
Anti-Aircraft Battery

On Board the L. S. S. George
Washington, Dec. 13.-(By Wireless
to The Associated Press. -Presiden
Wilson and his party were interested
spectators today of an exhibition of
nti-aircraft battery work by Ad-
miral Mayo's flagship, the Pennsylva-
MIA. Balloons were sent up from the
superdreadnougb and then destroy
ed by shellfre. while the President
watched through glasses from the
bridge of the George Washington. The
President last night dined formally
with members Of the peace mission
and }. J. Jusserand, the French am
bassador. and Count Macchi DisCel-
lere, the Italian ambassador.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
WONDERFUL EXHIBITION
OF MEMORIZING AT
ROTARIAN MEETING
Friday Evening Given by w. r.
euekner Of San Francisco, Cai.-Or.
Tyson, President Of Club, Tells Of
District Rotary Conference at Ha-
vsrhill, Mass.

vsrhilI, Mass.
The great value of an accurate
memory was demonstrated at the
meeting of the Rotary Club on Fri
day evening at the Augusta House
by W. r. Buckner of San Francisco.
Cal. II was not his talk which SO
much impressed the Rotarians and
their guests as 1t was his demonstra-
ton of the power of the mind. He
proved in his exhibition that it was
I az easy for him to remember many
names and faces as it was for most
men TO remember a few. Having
the names of 20 or 80 men told him,
one after another. he allowed the
men TO change their places in the
dining room and then about 20
minutes later he called them by
name without mistake. Three coll
umns Of words. figures and letters
were written on blackboard, each
being numbered. and as any num-
her was called he could remember
what word, letter or figure was
written opposite the number The
exhibition which he gave was GER
tainly remarkable and was most in
teresting. He proved to all that he
could do the trick, but he did not
tell how he did it, because las he
/ was intelligence.
Mr.. Buckner did tell the Rotarians.
however, that a man who has a good
memory along any one line can be
taught to have a good memory in
all lines. and he said that the prin-
ciples Of a good memory are visual
ization and association Of ideas
DR.. Forrest c. Tyson. president Of
the Rotary Club. spoke briefly Of
the district conference OF Rotary
Clubs held recently at HaverhiN
Mass: which he and Irving E. Lang
of the Augusta Rotary Club attend
Cd They were later entertained by
the Haverhill Rotary Club. Of which
Charles White, formerly OF Augusta,
is president
|. The entertainment committee pro-
vided a stunt at the meeting last ev-
ening which came as a surprise to
all and furnished great amusement
Police Officer William r. Cobbett en-
tered the dining room with a war
rant for the arrest Of Frank Hewins
on the cha-se Of operating his auto
mobile in negligent manner and
running over a child Friday after
noon on the East side of the river
Attorney John E. Nelson was called
into consultation. and also County
Attorney ". II. Fisher. and it was
found out that Mr.. Hewins did not
have his automobile out in the aft
ernoon and that no child had been
run over. So Officer corbett and Mr.
Hewns shook hands and sat down to
the Ectarian dinner. The entire
program OF the evening was enjoyed
by all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
"Y" CAMP A|cN
Brings in Total of 726
Members
Find Quota VIII Exceed 500 With .
Total % $4ooo-Aueusta Stands
Strong 0eh,nd the Movement

The Dig Y. NJ c A membership cam
psign came to close Friday evening
a, the ~ building when all the teams
met and tctaled up the results Of Their
three days efforts TO secure new mem
hers II was a grand showing that they
have TO offer and again Augusta has a
right 20 feel proud. for has far ex-
ceeded the widest dreams OF Campaign
Manager Henry r.. nunnsck.
Seven hundred and twenty-six now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
OLYMPIA WITH 5000
CANADIANS AT.
HALIFAX TODAY

Halifax. n. S., Dec. 1c.-The giant
White Star liner Olympia. said to be
the premier transport in the ser
vice, reported by radio tonight that
she would arrive at this port -omor-
row with 5000 Canadian troops prob
ably the largest number of troops TO
be landed by one steamer at one time
on the Atlantic seaboard. She Will
be given royal welcome as she COM
pletes her voyage as transport.
For nearly three years of the war
she has sailed out of Halifax carry
ing nearly 10000 soldiers to the fir
ing line without the loss Of man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
1919 Program for Sale
OF War Stamps Same
As That of This Year

Washington, Dec. B.-The program
for sale Of war savings stamps in 1919
announced today by the treasury. is al
most identical with that followed this
year, as relating to cost Of the stamps
in various months. In January the
stamps worth s. face value will be sold
for A.l2 and will increase one cent a
month until next December. They will
not mature until Jan. ]. 1924, or one year
later than the stamps now on sale.
Thrift stamps costing . cents each
will be sold throughout the year. They
will be identical in design and size with
the present thrift stamps, but will be
blue instead of green. The war saw
ings stamps. also blue, are considerably
smaller than the present issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
First Team 10; Second Team 0

An interesting game of basketball
was played between the First and
Second teams Of the High schoo,
Thursday afternoon
First team-Fedora Lessor, right
toward; Lois Manter, left guard !:
Lavina Murray, right guard: Airline
Buteau. left forward; Mary Friend,
jumping center; Peggy Patten and
Lena Merrill alternating as side
and center
Second teamALouise Turner. left
forward; Clara Bracket, right for
ward; Elsie Raynor. jumping CEN
ter; Lois Patten alternating with
Katherine Huckins as side center:
Juliet Carriveau, right guard; Mar
ian Thompson, left guard.
The young ladies played three 10
minute periods and the score was -
to in favor Of the LIST team. The
passing on both sides was worthy of
mention. and the coach, Miss Mar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS


A very interesting bowling match
~as rolled At tho ~" last evening
when q team Of boys opposed a quin-
Get Of men. The contest was watched
by q large group Of men and women
and keen interest was shown
throughout the match. The boys
won the contest with a margin Of i3i
points. The total pin fall for the
boys was 1894 and for the men 1853.
Crank Harrington. Jr.. was high man
for the boys. with a total OF I'll.
while ". Weston yas high roller for
the men. with a total OF 277 points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14

Clifford E. mclaughlin Of pou.
land, Rev. j. f. kealey Of Lewie,o..
and Mrs. Frances +. Damon Of nv
ter were in town Thursday to attond
meeting of the trustees Of tho D,
formatory. This body is m,L,n-
plans for enlarging the present a.
comodations. They will ask tho
State for an appropriation ~ an
|. 900. to be laid out in heautifv;nr ~.
grounds and surroundings Of tho &c
tate. One girl was paroled.
The third anua1 High school a,n,,
nj ball will be given Friday overir.
Dec. y. in Grange hall Cecil Rrirs,
has been chosen chairman Of n COW
mittee to look after the han ana =,
chestra. and Miss Rachel Conant win
have charge of the refreshme,t.
Karl Philbrick will attend 10 ~,
printing. while the decorations arc "
the hands of Miss Eleanor uau.s
Miss Adelaide Lancaster. Miss Car
oline Gowee. Miss Helen Dav Ne
Agnes Groder. and Adolph Gilhla;-
The chaperones Will he selected N.
Mrs. Wilma Woodbury..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
Details Complete for
Retention of Wilson in Paris

Paris, Dec. 13.-The municipal
council completed today the last de-
tails for the reception of President
and Mrs. Wilson. When President
Wilson is being presented with the
grand gold medal of the city OF Paris.
Mrs. Wilson will be presented with
a gfold brooch set in diamonds, with
doves in has relief bearing an olive
branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14

Members Of Waterv,lle Lodge, 2. anil
A NJ, are requested to meet At M.
sonic nall at 1,3O p. NJ. sundav, Zee i.
to conduct the funeral services &
Charles Albert Goodwin. wAjch VIII Ia
held at 80 O'Clock at The Methodist
church The remains of the late T1eu,
Goodwin will arrive SUNDAY morning ac-
companied by an escort from the tn
Battalion, Depot Brigade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-14
DISCHARGED SOLDIERS
AY KEEP UNIFORMS

Washington. Dec. 13-Secretary
Baker informed Chairman Dent of
the House committee TODAY that the
War Department had decided that
soldiers might permanently keep the
uniform ard overcoat they wore when
mustered out. Mr.. Dent prepared a
bill emhodying the necessary author
ity. Previously the department had
planned to have the clothing returned
to the government three months at
ter a soldiers discharge.