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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14

ENGLISH RAID
.yPRES SECTOR

London. March 13.-English troops car
ried out a successful raid this morning
against German strong point south
east Of Polygon wood (Yres sector), says
Field Marshal Haig's report from British
headquarters tonight.
In addition to the losses inflicted on the
enemy 81 prisoners and three machine
guns were captured. Our casualties were
very slight. A raid which the enemy at
tempted southeast of Armentieres was
repulsed with loss"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
MILL FOOD QUESTION
TO Be LOOKED INTO

Washington, March 1S.--The question
OF mill food was re-opened today BY
the food administration with an an.
nouncement that complaints that some
mills have failed to abide by regua.
ttions as to profits will be investigated
Soaring prices for bran. affecting the
cost of dairy products, have bee or4
OF the most irritating problem
food administration. The miller.
nittee requested that the inquir.
made, in order that discredit may Il
be brought on all by the action IT a
few.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
LORD RHONDA HOPES
TO INCREASE RATIONS

London. March 13.--Lord Rhonda. the
food controller. speaking here today,
said he hoped in April to be able to give
those engaged in hard physical labor
an increased meat ration of 80 pey
cent. and those engaged in very hard
physical labor double the ordinary ra-
lion.
The outlook regarding wheat was not
particularly happy. bat he added the. 9
was no cause for alarm. y scheme of
bread rationing was under preparation
and would be ready when the govern
ment decided it necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
Shortstop Hornsby Signs

ST Louis, March 13.-Roger Hornsby
saortstop for the St Louis Nationals,
signed contract tonight to play with
that club this season, according to tel.
egram from President Branch Hickey,
who went to San Antonio. Texas. last
sunday for a conference with Hornsby
The salary agreement was not stated y Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
Emphasize Necessity
For Wheat Conservation

Washington, March 13.-The necessity
for conserving wheat so that the Allies
may be supplied was impressed today on
food administrators from nearly every
state at a conference with officials of the
food admnistratio
Mrs Burnett Smith of London. who
lost her home in German air raid. ap-
pealed to the officials for increased ex-
ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
Sheet and Tin Plate
Workers Suffer Reduction

Youngstown, O.. March 13.-Sheet
and tin plate workers of the United
States will suffer a reduction OF per
cent in wages as a result of the BIZ
monthly examination of sheet and tin
plate prices at Warren today The av-
erage price of sheets of %, 81 and IS
gauge. was found to be 1913 per 100
pounds as compared with $3.50 for the
previous examination. Tin plate, the
examination showed. is selling at an
average of $40 a box. compared with
$3.50 on January /. This is the first
reduction in wages to be made since
the beginning of the war in 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
Wife Also Proud
STEAMER RUTH RESCUES
TWO FISHERMEN

Portland. Me. March 13-The coal
laden steamer Ruth brought to Port
iand today two fishermen picked up
Tuesday night Is miles northeast OF
cape Cod in a 20-foot motor dory. The
men were out fishing when their motor
stalled and they were drifting fast out
10 sea when picked up by the Ruth.
They were returned TO their homes in
provincetown today. The steamers log
gave the name OF but one-Henry Jo-
seph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
3 Hurt in Balloon Accident

Texple. Texas. March 13.-Captain
b. II. Fourier of San Antonio suffered
a severe scalp wound. Cadet G. W.
Adams received a broken leg and Ca
oct f. NJ. Sawley sustained a sprained
back when the balloon in which they
We're making "A trial flight fell from an
altitude Of 1900 feet near Killen today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
JOHNS HOPKINS STUDENTS
TO TAKE UP WAR WORK

Baltimore March 3-In response to an
appeal to the students Of johns Hopkins
University to help win the war by work
Ing in the shipyards during the summer.
made today by Prof. Frank II McK,h.
ben Of Lehigh University. representa,iv.
:" .ne Emergency Fleet Corporation, Is
students ana several members Of the fac
aits decided 10 take up the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
40 SONS OF PRINCETON
LOSE LIVES IN SERVICE

Princeton, y. j., March 13.-F'orty sons
Of Princeton University have given their
lives in the service Of the United States
ard her associates in the war, according
to the latest report received here from,
the American University Union in Paris.
This is believed to be the greatest loss
thus far suffered by any American fnsti-
tuition of learnings. 1t Is reported also
that 81 Princeton men have been decor
ated for bravery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
Judge Dunn Presides at Dover

justice Charles ]. Dunn of Orono re-
Gently appointed to the supreme bench,
opened his first term of court at Dover
on tuesday, Important cases assigned
Tor trial include the 10000 damage suit
OF George A. Swazey Of Milo VS. Maine
Central Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
EXPIRES. TAFT'S "AUNT
DELLA" CRITICALLY ILL

Milbury. Mass. March 13.-Miss De.
lia c. Torrey. the favorite aunt of For.
mer President Taft. and known
throughout the country as AUNT De-
lia," is critically i'll with pneumonia at
her home here. She is in her 93rd year.
Horace Taft Of Waterbury. Ct. 4
brother Of the former President. is al
the Horrey homestead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
RuMAN|A AT
MERCY OF HER
C0NQUER0RS

Washington, March 13.-At the mercy Of
her conquerers. Rumania is being sub
jected to most drastic persecution, Amer
lean Minister Nopick, at Jassy, reported
today to the state department Notwith-
standing that the terms of peace have
been signed, Rumana's boundaries are
being altered under the clause providing
for rectitication of frontier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
2 American Engineers
Held BY Chinese Brigands

Pekin. March i3.-lt is confirmed
that the two American engineers cap
tured nv brigands in northern Honan
and held prisoner for ransom. are f.
J Pursell Of Philadelphia OF st. Paul,
Mimi. and G. 4. Kyle Of Portland, Ore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
Shedden Captain Yale Freshman Track

New Haven, CT, March 13-R +. She'd
den of Brookline, Mass. has been ap-
pointed captain of the Yale freshman
track team, 1t was announced tonight.
lie was captain of the Phillips Andover
track team for two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
maryland REFUSES
SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN

Annapolis, Md, March 13-By vote Of
AZ to 80 the House of Delegates late this
afternoon defeated the bill giving women
the right to vote at presidential elections.
A motion to reconsider followed by a
motion to lay on the table, the latter be-
ing adopted, effecually kills the bill for
the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
ALLIES ATTACK
ON 11-M|LE front
IN PALESTINE

London. March 13.-Attacking on an
II mile front on the coastal sector in
Palestine. East Anglican, South Anglican
and Indian troops have advanced to an
average depth of three miles. accord
ing to an official statement issued by
the war Office tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
SON OF SENATOR SMOOT
APPOINTED FIRST LIEUT..

Washington, March 13.---Appoint-
ment of Harold Reed Smoot, son Of
Senator Smoot of Utah, as first lieu
tenant. aviation section. signal reserve
corps, was announced today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14

Abundant Health is assured when
there is good blood in the veins. HooG
Sarsapariiia il the medicine 10 mas :;
good 1blood Begin taking. ii now: ~ Is
Just what she system needs al tni LII III :
and Iii do you great good. Shafpshs
me appetite, steadies the nerves.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
Late Augusta Locals.
Y. Nj. c. A. BOWLERS WIN
FROM COLONIAL FIVE

The Y. NJ. c. A. bowlers defeated the
fast Colonial FIVE at the Colonial alleys
last evening. taking three OF the four
points. McKenna was high roller with
293 total and a single of 124. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
COLOEIALS.
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QCININE
CTablets) 1t stops the Cough and Head
ache and works off the Cold. T.. W
GROVES signature on each box soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
U. S. AGREES
To Furnish 100000 Tons
Wheat to Holland


Half Million Tons Of Shipping at A.
lies DisposaEDr. Louden Delivers
Note
The Hague, March 13.-The foreign
minister. DR.. Loudon, presented to the
States General today a note explaining
the position of the negotiations with
the Allies for an economic arrange
ment. The minister said that since the
note was drafted he has received in
formation Of the Allied governments
desire to withdraw their promise to
accept the Dutch condition that yes
sells sailing in the interest Of the Al
lied governments should not be en-
ployed In the danger zone.
The note states that America has
agreed to furnish 100000 tons Of wheat
to Holland before the conclusion OF
definite arrangement on condition that
Holland Immediately places at the dis
posal of the Allies half million tons
of shipping. as if a definite arrange
ment already existed. The Dutch gov
eminent is inquiring as to whether 1t
| is possible to enter into such tran
SdCLlOn anu nOpcS SpccuIiy " oi'A"S o.
| a decision.
| Washington, March 13.-Several
months ago representatives of the
! United States and the Dutch Com
merce Commission discussed in Lon
don a proposed agreement under which
The Netherlands would turn over AGO.
900 tons of shipping for the use of the
Allies on trade routes outside of the
danger zone in return for the release
OF food exports from America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
ARCHIE ROOSEVELT
WOUNDED IN ACTION
COLONEL IS PROUD

New York. March 13-Captain Archi-
laid Is. Roosevelt, a son Of Theodore
Roosevelt. has been wounded in action
with the American forces in France.
\ cahlcGram to this effect was received
today at the culonels office here.
The message came from Major Theo-
durc Roosevelt. Jr 1t reads:
Archie wounded by shrapnel slightly
ia leg. Arm broken but not badly. No
danger Ted
Earlier in the day the colonel had re-
'eiN Ell unofficial information that a
French general had decorated Archie
with the Cross Of War for eallantry in
action. With details lacking as to how
Archie received his wounds, the colonel
said lie associated the receipt OF the
ross with this exploit
Before Major RooseVeltS cablegram
Icgardlng his brother was received, it
al been assumed that the cross was
entered upon Archie in connection
with an experience he had earlier in
tie war. Regarding this earlier ex-
icricucc the colonel took few news
PAPER men into his confidence some
lew months ago. He said then that he
% raiding party out into No Mans Land
~ night and that he was under fire
NJ the time lie was talking announce
nent had been made that Archie had
been Jumped from second lieutenant
ID captain and the colonel assumed
lat it was for that action.
I am as proud OF my four boys as I
AN be. Colonel Roosevelt said when
Informed 10y his secretary. Miss Jose
phine STRIKER. over the telephone at
lis home in oyster bay. where he is
cooperating from his recent illness
As long as Archie was not killed,
everything is all right
A few weeks ago the colonel sent a
'ablegram to his son informing him
that baby named Archibald B..
Roosevelt. Jr., had been born TO the
'aptains wife. who was Miss Grace S.
Lockwood Of Boston.
Wife Also Proud
Boston, March l3-"I am proud of
my husband Mrs Archie b. Roose-
volt said today when Informed OF the
cable message received by Colonel
- Roosevelt stating that he had been
wounded in action.
Although cabegrams were sent TO
captain Roosevelt several weeks ago
announcing the birth of n son, Mrs
Roosevelt said no answer had been re-
'etNed and that the family had been
enable Ia learn whether they had
reached him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14

Gibbons Knocks out Silent Martin
Baltimore. March 13-Tom Gibbons OF
81 Paul knocked out Silent Martin OF
Brooklyn in the 10th round here tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-14
Polo Results

At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 10: Lew
istOn 1
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Y. NJ. c. A
The Glenwood post., 1918-06-29

no military Importance as the British
lines, am happy to say, have since
been advanced beyond this point, 20
IN having It in my possession am not
breaking any regulation or cautions
of the British army.
The whole attack was rehearsed
and rehearsed until we heartily cursed
the one who had conceived the Idea.
The trenches were named according
to system which made 1t very simple
for Tommy to find, even in the dark.
any point In the German lines.
These imitation trenches, or trench
models, were well guarded from obser-
walton by numerous allied planes
which constantly circled above them.
No German airplane could approach
within observation distance. A re-
stricted area was maintained and no
civilian was allowed within three
miles, so we felt sure that we had q
great surprise in store for Fritz.
When we took over the front line
we received an awful shock. The
Germans displayed signboards over
the top Of their trench showing the
names that we had called their
trenches. The signs read "Fair,"
Fact" Fate" and Fancy" and so
on, according to the code names on
our map. Then to rub it in, they
hoisted some more signs which read,
Come on, we are ready, stupid Eng
lish."
1t is still mystery to me how they
obtained this knowledge. There had
been no raids or prisoners taken, SO
1t must have been the work Of spies
in our own lines.
Three or four days before the big
push We tried to shatter Fritz's nerves
The Glenwood post., 1918-06-29
CHAPTER XIV,
prsparlna fer thu ala Pu,

Preparing fer the Dig Push
Rejoining Atwell after the execution
I had hard time trying to keep my
secret from him. I think must have
lost at least ten pounds worrying over
the affair.
Beginning at seven in the evening It
was our duty to patrol all communica-
ton and front-line trenches, making
note Of unusual occurrences, and ar
resting anyone who should, to US, ap-
pear to be acting in a suspicious man
ner. We slept during the day.
Behind the lines there was great ac-
tivity. supplies and ammunition pour
ing in, and long columns of troops con-
stantly passing. We were preparing
for the big offensive, the forerunner
of the battle Of the Somme or "Big
PUSH"
The never-ending stream Of men,
supplies, ammunition and guns pour
ing into the front lines made mighty
spectacle, one that cannot be de-
scribed. It has to be witnessed with
your own eyes to appreciate its vast
ness.
The Glenwood post., 1918-06-29

by feint attacks, and partially sue
ceeded as the official reports Of Jaly
l show.
Although we were constantly bonn
harding their lines day and night, still
we fooled the Germans several times.
This was accomplished by throwing
an intense barrage into his lines
then using smoke shells we would put
a curtain of white smoke across No
Mans Land, completely obstructing
his view Of our trenches, and
would raise our curtain Of fire
as If in an actual attack. All
down our trenches the men would
shout and cheer, and Fritz would turn
loose with machine-gun, rifle, and
shrapnel fire, thinking we were COM
ing over.
After three or four Of these dummy
attacks his nerves must have been
near the breaking point.
On June "a, 1e16, at 9:4O in the
morning our guns opened up, and hell
was let loose. The din was terrific, q
constant boom-boom-boom in your ear.
At night the sky was a red glare.
Our bombardment had lasted about
two hours when Fritz started reply.
ing. Although we were sending over
ten shells to his one, our casualties
were heavy. There was a constant
stream Of stretchers coming out Of the
communication trenches and burial
parties were q common sight.
(To be Continued)
The Glenwood post., 1918-06-29

=, At our part Of the line the influx Of
supplies never ended. It looked like
huge snake slowly crawling forward,
never a hitch or break, a wonderful
tribute to the system and efficiency of
Great Britain's "contemptble little
army Of five millions of men.
Huge fifteen-inch guns snaked along,
foot by foot by powerful steam tract
tors. Then long line of -four point
f1ve' batteries, each gun drawn by six
horses. then couple of mine point
two howitzers pulled by immense
caterpillar engines.
When one of these caterpillars would
pass me with Its mighty monster in
tow, flush Of pride would mount to
my face, because could plainly read
on the name plate, "Made in q. s. A."
and would remember that If wore a
name plate it would also read, From
the U. s. A" Then I would stop to
think how thin and straggly that
mighty stream would be If all the
made in q. S. A" parts of 1t were
withdrawn.
Then would come hundreds of lin
bers and 20. S." wagons drawn by
sleek, well-fed mules, ridden by sleek,
well-fed men, ever smiling, although
grimy with sweat and covered with the
fine, white dust Of the marvelously
well-made French roads.
What discouraging report the Ger
man airmen must have taken back to
their division commanders, and this
stream is slowly but surely getting big
ger and bigger every day, and the pace
is always the same. No slower, no
faster, but ever onward, ever forward.
Three weeks before the big push Of
July las the battle of the Somme has
been called-started, exact duplicates
of the German trenches were dug
about thirty kilos behind our lines.
The layout of the trenches was taken
from airplane photographs submitted
by the Royal flying corps. The trench
es were correct to the foot; they
showed dugouts, saps, barbed wire de-
fenses and danger spots.
BattaliOns that were to go over in
the first waves were sent back for
three days to study these trenches, en-
gage in practice attacks and have night
maneuvers. Each man was required to
make map of the trenches and ia
miliarize himself with the names and
location of the parts his battalion was
to attack.
In the American army noncommis-
stoned officers are put through course
of map making or road sketching, and
during my six years service In the
United States cavalry had plenty Of
practice in this work, therefore map
ping these trenches was a compare
lively easy task for me. Each man
had to submit his map to the company
commander to be passed upon, and I
was lucky enough to have mine select
ed as being sufficiently authentic to use
in the attack.
No photographs or maps are allowed
to leave France, but in this case it ap-
pealed to me as a valuable souvenir of
the great war and managed to SNUG
ole it through. At this time 1t carries
The Glenwood post., 1918-06-29

A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspep-
sia and constipation,-weakens ths
whole system. Doan's Regulets (30e
per box) act mildly on the liver and
bowels. At all drug stores. IL
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-27
Mrs. Gibson Will Talk
On Red Cross Activity

Arrangements are being made by the
Wayne county chapter of the Red
Cross society to have Mrs. Ida NC
Clone Gibson. newspaper writer, who
is to speak here Friday evening, make
a short talk at the regular high school
exercises Friday morning.
Mrs. Gibson has promised to talk to
the high school pupils If she can reach
the city in time. She will speak here
Friday night at the Coliseum under
the auspices of the American Red
Cross society. and will relate her ex-
periences during recent trip to the
front in France.
The first motion picture to be re-
leased through the American Red
Cross by the government committee
on public information will be shown in
connection with the lecture. The pic
ture is known as '.Humanity's Appeal,
and shows the work Of the American
Red Cross society among the French
and Belgian repatriates at Evian.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-27
MARKETS

common 70 best veal calves. 10000
$500: common to best heavy calves,
ss.OO@12.OO: stock calves. $50 to $50
pounds. $500 1880; good to choice
lights, $4,000 1915.
Stockers and Feeding Csttle-Good
to choice steers. 700 pounds and up.
$4,000 11.G0; common to fair steers.
under 700 pounds, $9.00@$10.00; good
to choice steers. under 700 pounds.
9.5Om1050; common to fair steers,
under 700 pounds, $S50M9 $50; medium
to good heifers, $7.50M9.00; medium
to good feeding cows. S7.O04S.5O;
springers, $7.0O@S.50.
Hogs-Best heavies. $17.15@1 1880;
medium and mixed, $1S@18.35; good
to choice lights $18.30@18.4O; common
to medium lights. $18.00618.30: rough
and packers, $15.5O@16.75; light pigs.
Sl40O017.75; best pigs $l775@1S.OO;
bulk of sales, $18@1S.30.
Sheep and Lambs---Good to choice
yearlings, s12.O0@l3.50; common to
fair yearlings, s11.0Ol2.75; good to
choice sheep. $1l50@l2.5O: bucks 10o
pounds, $9.CO@10.O0: good to choice
breeding ewes, $1,000 @14.00; CON-
mon to medium spring lambs. $1,000
$le75; good to choice spring lambs,
Sl7.O0Q18.G0.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-27
CORN IS STRONGER
ON war ADvICES

CHICAGO. March 27.-Corn gained
in strength today owing more or less
to the hopeful character OF advices
from the battlefront of France. Fall
ing of in receipts here counted fur
Their as a bullish factor. Besides, an
nouncement that business in the
March delivery had been shut on and
that open trades in the option would
be settled at the maximum limit. $l.2S
a bushel, was handicap 10 the bears.
Opening prices. which showed nc ad.
vance, with May 1868, We're followed
by a moderate additional upturn.
Fresh demand from seaDoard inter
ests helped to put oats on the up.
grade Trading, though, was mostly
in small lots. After opening "a to &c
higher with May 86A to S6H @As the
market continued to harden.
Provisions assembled with hogs and
grain. Pork was the leader.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-27
RICHMOND

UNI 19c. gninees IS per dozen.
Apples = Pippins s550@6 per brl
Ben Davis $4@5. Ganos $475@5. %
per brl, Jonathan $2.25@2.5O per box
Baldwin $565.50. Greetings s6a65o
Rome Beauty $667 per brl.
Cabbage-Danish s1@125 per 10;
lbs from store and $15@20 per ton or
track, Florida $1@1.25 per hamper
from store.
Beets-Home-grown $15G61.75 ne,
bush. Florida $2.50@3 per crate.
Celery-Florida, $140@1.75 per
crate. California, s10002.50.
Onions-Yellow 50@75c per 1O0-lb
sack, white $1.250150, Spanish STA
1.25 per crate.
Potatoes-Wisconsin, $150@1.75 pei
100 pound sack: home grown, s1.756
225 per 100 pound sack
Tomatoes - Florida $3.50 a 6 pel
crate.
Sweet Potatoes-Nancy Hall, s21(
Q2.15 per hamper.