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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28

We thank the American people for
their noble response to the call OF
civilization and humanity. May the
same brotherly spirit inspire and
guide our united efforts to secure for
the world the blessings of an ordered
freedom and an enduring peace.
I'm asking you TO join with me in
drinking the health of the President,
I wish to say with what pleasure we
welcome Mrs. Wilson to this country.
/ drink to the health of the President
of the United States and Mrs. Wilson.
and to the happiness and prosperity
of the great American nation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Boston. Dec 21-Charles Fl. Leon
ard. president Of the Boston Fair AS
ISOLATION. announced tonight that the
association had applied to the stew
ards of the Grand Circuit for Il
meeting of the Grand Circuit on the
Readvillo track durin. the last week
i'll August. 1919.
New York. Dec. . After Z dis
, cussion which lasted late last night
delegates to the annual convention
cf the National Collegiate Associa
ton adopted resolutions recommend
ing abolition of the training table,
scouting except at open intercol-
Iegiatc contests ard organized train
ny Or coaching in the summer vaca-
tons, which were declared to he con-
trary e. the spirit IF amateur college
athletics.
San Francisco. Dec. 21--Announce-
ment th1t the Department OF Labor
H;sI withdrawn from any grand
Jury investigation of charges made
IN one Of its agents. John j. Dens-
llrrc, Of maifeasance practiced in
tne prosecution If Thomas j. Moon
~ ' '
T. -. rover "9S's't'' stat a''"'heH
S"lei"!' mere '"udN' rover ~ N'-
lc'tliS ihNeS'iSd'ioN 81 t'iS''Ses ''r
the state.
Springfield, Mass. Dec. 27--0lficials
Of the Eastern States Agricultural
. ana Industrial Exposition today au-
: tholiz'd thc statement that govern
rnent possession OF the exposition
plant which is being used as an ord
nance department supply "ohcehtra-
ton paint, VIII not he reilnquishcd
until March J. IT was SAID by the
ofhclals that apparently II "ousc
, take 2 large part OF Inc intervening
'l'l'e - DISPOSE u 'ie "'1'e'iais no"
9''i t" '''e'e'
carlisle Ems. Dec. 27.-Ihc city
council Of Carlisle today voted the
freedom of the city to President Will
son, Who VIII pay q visit tcre sum
STA n'ol'''''1 y" 'eHh'.''t ; i'io,'le.
III" ''o'i ~" paS7'" "e' a'''e9'
Nt"'9 i'l'
Boston, Dec. c1.--Dr. James Marsh
Jackson, VINO had large medica!
practice III this city and on the North
Shorc un,il oblgco To retinGulsh II q
few Years ago because Of jill health,
died II his home here today. He was
"a years Of age. Ur. jackson vas FOR
~ Years a iiIc''iosi OF thc visiting
ataii Oh we massachusetts 'ehcrai
iIoSpH'a-' III '"' summer hT HIATT his
nome AT l''i'iS fariifs'
New York, Dec. o7.-The Franco
American Board OF Commerce and
Industry has lecn organized to de-
,elop American markets for French
products, with HEADQUARTERS in Paris
and New York. i was announced here
today. Branches arc being established
throughout France.
I,roolline, Mass. Dec. 2..-fJealth
authorize shcrc today ordered
school, gymnasium. public latbs and
recreation ccntcrs in this town closed
rntI Ian 6 because OF tho prcyolerce
of infIuarza
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28

mcnts is sponsored by the princess.
It is known as the Princess Pats"
The princess is honorary colonel-in-
chief o. the regiment. Alexander Rob-
ert Maule Ramsay is a commander
in the royal navy. He was born in
1881, the son of the Earl of Dali
housie Commander Ramsay served
with the British forces In the OAR
danelles in 1914 and for valiant work
was awarded the distinguished ser-
vice order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28
WHITEFIELD

James N. keene Of Coopers Mills
passed away Thursday morning, Dec.
Is, after A short illness with influ-
enza. He was a young man with a
bright. sunny disposition and had
many friends. who viii deeply mourn
his loss He leaves a mother. Mrs.
Georgia Peters. and a brother Ches-
ter keene. He died at the home Of
his grandfather, James GalIison.
where he had lived for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28
PITTSFIELD
CoItar. Bailey

Ernest w. Coltart and Miss Emma
A. Bailey. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Josiah Bailey, were united in mar
rage at the Universalist parsonage
Thursday evening, Dec. rs, at Z
o'clock. Mr.. Coltart is in the United
states navy and is assigned to the
New Mexico. lie will leave Saturday
70 join his ship.
Several of the soldiers from Pitts
field We're at home for Christmas,
among them being Joseph Began,
Harry F. Bracket, Harold Taylor
and George Written, from Camp
pevcns, and Herbert Reilly from
Camp Upon.
The remains of the late Andrew j.
Hilton of North Arson arrived here
on the clock train Friday evening
and were taken to the home of bis
daughter Mrs William II. Burton.
Nichols street The funeral will be
held Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Beside his daughter, he Is survived
by one son, who lives in Guilford.
Miss 1zer Whiting. graduate OF
the Emerson School Of Oratory, left
Thursday for Chatcaugay, \. I,
where she has position as teacher
If expression in one Of the schools OF
tie city.
Maine Central Institute will open
for the winter term at $50 A. Nj.
Dee 81 Special arrangements have
lecr made to receive students who
17ave rot been able to attend during
Of a =
service. 1t is expected that Clarence
Emery. former football and track
star ar NJ. G. r.. will receive his dis
char9e from the navy and return to
school TIC tlrst Of the term. Others
vino have been in the service are ex-
pecting to return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28

After a few days illness of influenza,
John W. Rackl!n passed away Friday
morning at the Sisters hospital at the
age Of IS years He was employed on
the dam at Oakland and was taken Ill
few days ago He was one Of the first
TO become member of Co. G. Third
Maine, and was a corporal in the COM
pany. The funeral services will be held
from the mortuary chapel at Pine Grove
cemetery at 10 o'clock Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28
WATERvILLE

Funeral Services for Joseph essssy
The funeral services OF the late JOS
eph Bessey were held from the home
On LUDLOW court Friday afternoon and
were conducted by military escort
from Co. G. Interment was ut Pine
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28
Two Cases Of Intoxication

Two men were brought before the
Judge Friday morning, charged with
being intoxicated. One Of them paid
the usual fine and costs and the other
was taken to Augusta to serve his
sentence. He was accompanied by
Patrolman Wallace Roderick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec 27-The
first of the airplanes flying from
Houston. Texas. 10 Detroit Mich,
10 map out aerial mail routes ar
rived here late this afternoon from
Belleville. Ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28

Princess Patricia OF Connau2it Il
q daughter of the Duke of Connaught,
f,Emers governor general Of Canada
and u cousin Of King George. Tho
princess is in her early thirties and
long has been 4 favorite IN court cir
Giles in England and Canada. Known
as Princess Pat" she has been re-
garded as the most popular of the
Younger members of the British roy
atty She IS described as a handsome
young woman with great spirit ana
good hnnIor. Sports such as golf and
horseback riding have long been her
chief pleasure. Her late uncle. King
Edward VII was said TO have been
very fond Of the princess. Several
times the princess has heen reported
betrothed but on each occasion deni-
ais were forthcoming. The King of
Spain, Lord Angiesey. the Count IF
Turin, Grand Duke Michael Of Rus
STA were some of the men TO whom
the princess was said 10 be engaged.
Ore OF Canada's most famous regi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28
BETHROTHAI. PRINCESS
PATRICIA ANNOUNCED

London, Dec. 2I.--The court circu
lar tonight makes the following an
nounccment;/ The King has gladly
consented to the bctrc;ha! Of Princess
Patricia of Connaught to Commander
Alexander ftamsa|, heir 70 the Earl
Of DalhousiC.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28

N4 ,...,,' l!Iowu Of tie journal
'..t H.. Ea- h"ou ~ win pn'u-
hi, u.a r,p5ttcd 10 be mL"h m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-28

Iu':, ul. t.E.!tr meeting Jf
,pl'al prahEo la.s saturday evening
v.tb v.r. BOO tu, 'ltd 3n1 fourth de
If.'..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
Empey, in the next Install
ment, tells the gripping story Of
. a Coward" whose streak of yell
low turned white.
Cro BE CoNTINUED.)
intoxicating the Spirit.

It was holiday week, but mother
and child had managed somehow to
get a whole seat on the car. Sudden
" the little girl slid off the seat, and
facing her mother, cried out. with
anguish in her childish voice: "Oh
mother, / forgot to git anything fer
teacher"
swell, what Nv it?" the mother an
swered tartly. "She didn't git nuthin'
fer you," and she sat the child down
hard on the seat, partly to keep the
woman in the aisle from taking any
privileges. and partly, perhaps to inn
press on the child the Christmas spirit
as she saw 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
A CARELESS DOLL.

The conversation in the lobby of
Washington hotel turned to the sub
ject of lodging responsibility, when
this anecdote was fittingly related by
Representative Frank D. Scott of
Michigan:
Some time since a fond mother re-
turned from an afternoon call and
found her f1ve-year-old daughter hud-
died up in big armchair, crying Bit
terly.
"Why, Bessie" exclaimed the moth
er, taking the little one In her arms.
what in the world is the matter?"
"Somefin dwedful has happened"
sobbed the youngster, nesting closer to
her mother. Ill"
"That's all right. darling" coaxing-
ly responded the mother. "Tell me all
about it."
'It was my dolly" was the fearful
explanation of Bessie. "She dot away
from me- and breaked a dish in the
pantry. "-Philadelphia Evening Tele-
graph.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30


About TIVE In the morning was
awakened by some one shaking me by
the shoulder. Opening my eyes saw
regimental sergeant major bending
over me. He had a lighted lantern in
his right hand. I started to ask him
what was the matter, when he put his
finger to his lips for silence and whis-
pered:
Get on your equipment and, with
out any noise, come with me-"
This greatly mystlfied me, but I
obeyed his order.
Outside of the billet, I asked him
what was up, but he shut me up with:
Don't ask questions, it's against or.
ders. I don't know myself"
1t was raining like the mischief.
We splashed along muddy road for
about fifteen minutes, finally stopping
at the entrance of what must have
been an old barn. In the darkness,
could hear pigs granting, as If they
had just been disturbed. In front of
the door stood an officer in mack
(mackintosh). The R. S. M. went up
to him, whispered something, and then
left. This officer called to me, asked
my name, number and regiment, at the
same time, In the light of lantern he
was holding, making notation in a
little book.
When he had finished writing, he
whispered:
go into that billet and wait orders,
and no talking. Understand"
/ stumbled into the barn and sat on
the floor in the darkness. l could see
no one, but could hear men breathing
and moving; they seemed nervous and
restless. know was.
During my wait, three other men
entered. Then the officer poked his
head in the door and ordered:
"Fall in, outside the billet, in single
rank"
We fell in, standing at ease. Then
he commanded:
"Squad-'Shun! Number!"
There were twelve of us.
"Right-Turn! Left-Wheel! Quick
-hdTCu = Aiu uWdy We WcAl. AhO
rain was trickling down my back and
was shivering from the cold.
With the officer leading, we must
have marched over an hour, blowing
through the mud and occasionally
stumbling into shell hole in the road,
when suddenly the officer made left
wheel, and we found ourselves in sort
of enclosed courtyard.
The dawn was breaking and the
rain had ceased.
In front of us were four stacks Of
rifles, three to q stack.
The officer brought us to attention
and gave the order to unpile arms. We
each took a rifle. Giving us "Stand at
ease," in a nervous and shaky voice.
he informed:
"Men, you are here on very solemn
duty. You have been selected as a
firing squad for the execution Of sol
der, who, having been found guilty
of a >grievous crime against king and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
Advice to Mothers.

She was very careful woman and
when she noticed that the little boy
was rather Indifferent as to his per-
sonal appearance it worried her very
much.
"Your conduct troubles me very
much,"| she said. "Now tell me how /
can get you to wash your face regu-
larly?"
'That's easy, MAJ the boy replied.
"Just let me go in swimming every
day."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30

A certain section of our trenches
was held by the Royal Irish rifles. For
several days very strong rumor went
the rounds that a German spy was in
our midst. This spy was supposed to
be dressed in the uniform of British
staff officer. Several stories had been
told about an officer wearing a red
band around his cap, who patrolled the
front-line and communication trenches
asking suspicious questions as to loca-
ton of batteries, machine-gun emplace-
ments, and trench mortars. II shell
dropped In battery, on a machine gun
or even near a dugout, this spy was
blamed.
The rumor gained such strength that
an order was issued for all troops to
Immediately place under arrest anyone
answering to the description of the
spy.
Atwell and I were on the qui vive.
We constantly patrolled the trenches
at night, and even in the day, but the
spy always eluded us.
One day while in communication
trench, we were Mortified to see our
brigadier general, Old Pepper, being
brought down 1t by big private of the
Royal Irish rifles. The general was
walking in front, and the private with
fixed bayonet was following in the
rear.
We saluted as the general passed us.
The Irishman had broad grin on his
face and we could scarcely believe our
eyes-the general was under arrest
After passing few feet beyond us, the
general turned, and said in wrathful
voice to Atwell:
'Tell this d-n fool who am. Hes
| arrested me as spy"
Atwell was speeches.. The sentry
butted in with:
"None o. that gassin' out o. you.
Back to headquarters you goes, Mr.,
Fritz. Open that face O. yours again,
an I'll dent in your napper with the
butt O. me rifle"
The generals face was sight to be-
hold. He was fairly boiling over with
rage, but he shut up.
Atwell tried to get in front of the
sentry. to explain to him that il really
was the general he had under arrest,
but the sentry threatened to run his
bayonet through him. and would have
done 1t, too. SO Atwell stepped aside,
and remained silent. was nearly
bursting with suppressed laughter One
| word, and / would have exploded. 1t
Is not exactly diplomatic to laugh at
your general in such predicament.
The sentry and his prisoner arrived
at brigade headquarters with disas-
trous results to the sentry.
The joke was that the general had
personally issued the order for the
spy's arrest. 1t was habit of the gen.
eral to walk through the trenches on
rounds of inspection, unattended by
any of his staff. The Irishman, being
new in the regiment, had never seen
the general before, so when he came
| across him alone in communication
trench, he promptly put him under ar
rest. Brigadier generals wear a red
band around their caps.
Next day we passed the Irishman
tied to the wheel of timber, the be-
ginning of his sentence of twenty-one
days, field punishment No. 1. Never
before have 1 seen such woebegone
expression on mans face.
For several days, Atwell and made
ourselves scarce around brigade head
| quarters. We did not want to meet
the general.
The spy was never caught.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30

Judging from the new arrivals in
Afternoon gowns the tunic has no idea
If abdcating in favor of the panels
and broad sashes that bear it company.
The tunic redeems the adored straight
inc silhouette from severity and is a
becoming affair-not to be lightly
given up. But it must divide honors
with it's rivals and make place for
them with itself on the new frocks.
Two other new style notes are max
ing hazard of new fortunes in after
noon gowns-they are the much longer
skirts and wide silk frlnges. Fringes
were Immediately accepted and ac-
claimed, but the fate Of long skirts
s uncertain. Women have grown in
dependent and will not accept what
ever is presented without question Of
It's convenience or becomingness.
In the attractive gown shown here,
I which might be of any of the supple
silk fabrics, there is a tunic across
he front and sides with three wide
rucks across the bottom that gradu-
ate it's length. The underskirt takes
10 heed of the long skirt mandate, be-
ing less than ankle length. The bodice
opens over veStee of white geOrgette
crepe, and has the effect of the pop
ular slip-Over model. It's round neck
IS outlined with beads and they are
all set in row, like tiny buttons,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30

country, has been regularly and duly
tried and sentenced to be shot at 8 %
a. m. this date. This sentence has been
approved by the reviewing authority
and ordered carried out. 1t is our duty
to carry on with the sentence of the
court.
"There are twelve rifles, one Of
which contains blank cartridge. the
other eleven containing ball cartridges.
Every man is expected to do his duty
and fire to kill. Take your orders from
me. Squad-'Shunw
We came to attention. Then he left.
My heart was of lead and my knees
shook.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30

In the pageant of new millinery for
fall. which will soon pass in review,
there will be found so great variety
In shapes that every woman may he
sure Of a becoming hat. Owing to
the irregularity of brimS, the soft
crowns. and the general excellence Of
trimmings and shapes, it is to be a
season to be remembered. Hats are
more carefully made than ever, and
iand-craft tells its fascinating story
in their trimmings. There is the
dawn of Il tomorrow for ostrich
p,umes and beautiful feather pieces
made of ostrich plumes. Many small
handmade ornaments along with en-
broideries and neediework, in chenille,
floss, yarn, braids and tinsel threads,
make trimmings as varied as the fam
cies and thoughts of designers.
Out of the world of shapes three
types that differ entirely are shown in
the group of hats pictured here. All
of the shapes are velvet covered, and
this is the only thing they have in
common. The shapes, to begin with,
are carefully thought out to make their
lines becoming, and trimmers are care
full not to destroy or blur beautiful
fines. In the hat at the top the brim
Is flexible and It's lines flow about the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30

face in gentle curves. The crown IL
not covered smoothly-the velvet Is
wrinkled on-and band of needle
work in chenille covers the only smooth
part of it. Two soft ostrich plumes
take shelter on the under brim
at the back. One can imagine this
rich hat in any of the seasons ia.
vored colors and the picture will be
perfect.
Just below it to the left ma
tronly turban reveals boat-sha1ed
frame draped with velvet. Set about
the coronet are ornaments, made Of
ostrich tlues, that suggest ragged
chrysanthemums. They give the
height required for dignity in hats
for older women. This model will be
effective in any of the darker cOlors of
the season.
At the right pretty shape has its
round crown covered with corded vel
vet and narrow droopy brim that is
plain. 1t is in taupe shade and is
frightened by two clusters of velvet
covered fruit-one on the brim and
one set against the crown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
Il Was Correct.

This teacher was having some trou-
BILE with a certain pupil in grammar.
snow, little girl, would II be proper
to say, You can't learn me nothingY"
"Yes'm, it would" replied the girl.
"Oh! Perhaps you'll tell Lac whyi"
"'Cause you can't"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30

down the front of the vest. The
sleeve is cut with cuff and flare which
are features of the season, the flaring
portion finished with silk fringe.
The sash, made of the same mate
rial as the dress, is very wide. 1t Is
handsomely braided on the girdle
about the waist and on the sash ends.
These are finished with wide fringe.
This is one of the simplest of new
dressy gowns. Since the afternoon
gown is to be called upon to serve for
evening as well, some of the new mod
els are far more intricate in design.
New pile fabrics add to their richness,
and the long heavy silk fringes are
beautifully suited to the materials.
These fringes are expensive, but, like
fine lace, they are sparingly used.
Waists Of Dark coIors.
Many georgette waists are in dark
colors, such as brown and navy, but
all of these waists are trimmed with
lighter color, either with vestees
and collars or with embroidery OF
beading. Many strictly tailored blouses
are to be seen and these have high
collars with turnover secrrons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
CHAPTER XIV.
The Firing Squad.

A few days later had orders to re-
port back to divisional headquarters,
about thirty kllos behind the line.
repoBted to the A. P. NJ. assistant pro-
vost marshaD. He told me to report
to billet No. Is for quarters and ra-
tons.
1t was about eight o'clock at night
and was tired and soon fell asleep in
the straw Of the billet. 1t was a mis-
cradle night outside, cold, and a drizzly
rain was falling.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
Exercise.

$50 you think the dancing craze was
beneficial.
EYES," answered Mr.. Rufnek. 1T
strengthened a large number of ankles
for sewing machine work."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
ReasSurinn.

The accident had happened and the
victim lay comfortably at the hospital
and was beginning to take notice. At
ter an inventory Of himself he found
nothing had strayed or was loose. His
lawyer came in.
"Say, Smith," began the victim, "do
you think I'll recover"
Recover? Why your case is good for
$4,000 If it's worth cent"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
Seems All Riqht,

"How are your ten-cent cigars" ask
ed the man in the cigar store.
They're all right" replied the one
behind the counter.
"And your five-cent cigars. are they
good?"
"Well, guess you'll find two fives
about as good as one of the ten-cent-
ers."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
still ON the Job.

"The old-fashioned door-knocker
seems to have gone out of. STYLE" re-
marked the Observer of Events and
Things, "but, don't make any mistake.
opportunity is still on the job"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
In One Way.

"Society finds its level In a steet
car, doesn't it?'
swell, it shows how many people
think themselves in good standing. are
merely hangers-on."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
Too Much to Expect.

The Lady-Can l have this sent on
approval?
Clerk-Yes. madam; but you'll have
to return it in seven days.
The Lady-Goodness gracious; how
can l make up my mind in seven days.
Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-30
Busy DAYS.

Considerations we must hec0
Which once appeared extraneous.
The coal bin and the icebox need
Attention simultaneous.