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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
COUNTER-BLOW
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power for the day that is Just ahead.
The strategic reserve of the supreme
war council at Versailles are now to be
tested, it Is indicated, for dispatches
from all quarters mention the gathering
of the 'army of mane,Iver"
Whether by their own desire or be-
cause of the elusive tactics employed by
Gen. Haig. the Germans apparently
stand committed to their present effort
beyond withdraway. Always Haigs men
have slipped away to fight again. Now
for the first time, they are striking back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
COLONEL SAYS
HE FEELS FINE

Boston, March 27.--''I never felt more
fit in my life to deliver a Republican
address, declared Col. Theodore Roose-
welt tonight upon his arrival here en-
route to Portland Maine. where tomor-
row evening he will speak before the
Maine Republican State convention.
In reiteratng that he was Feeling
fine" the colonel demonstrated that his
hearing was little impaired as the re-
suit of his recent operation in New
York
w hat have you got to say about the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE GUESS
WORK

It has been said that the practice Of
medicine at best is simply game Of
guesswork, because the action OF
drugs varies to a great degree upon
different individuals; but whom
medicine has lived for forty years,
constantly growing in sales ana
popularity there can be no greater
proof Of it's merit. Such medicine Is
Lydia f. Pinklam's Vegetable Com
pound, that famous old root and herb
remedy now recognized from shore to
shore as the standard remedy 10!
female ills,-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
Mrs. Mabel Sprasue

Mrs. Mabel Sprague died at the
Sisters hospital Wednesday after
noon. following a surgical operation
which was performed few days
ago. She was the wife of Austin
a member Of w S. Heath Circle. La
dies of the G. A. r., and had served
as secretary of that order for sew.
eral years. Funeral arrangements
were not made last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
WATERv|LLE

Among the members of the Water
Vile Woman's Club who attended the
meeting Of the State Federation IT
Augusta Wednesday were the presi'
dent, Mrs. +. p. Fish, Mrs. a. {. Liz.
tell, Mrs. Mary Hill. Mrs. Fred Getch-
tell, Mrs. Austin Bragg. Mrs. Eugene
Lawrence Mrs. o. a. Meader Mrs
John Dawson, Miss Louise Benson
and Miss Emma Lowering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
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hotel room to be hsd'>~were iNaot fsr
the small roomlns places hundreds OF
visitors would have been forced 70 see?
in strange places. AS it was. however
everyone was accommodated Il,
indications now are that the attend
a,,ce the convention, delegates and visit
ors. will be the largest in the history "
any political gathering OF the h'iia
Maine mas ever known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
Cured HisRUPTURE

! was badly rup,ured wbilc lifting .
MIN several years ago Doctors said
rru..ns nope OF cure was an operation.
IA ~ d,d me no good Finally | got
cs.s.i, something that quickly and COM
ma the rupture has nexe- rstmrneJ al,
s~rxSr am doing hard work as a car
s1e No . mere was no operation. no lost
tut iii, mp . trouble; | have nothing to sell.
rsu mav sN we ,nli information about how
SP>rstion. il you w,i,e 20 me Emne ous
sv.. raiien: Carpenter, 17s-D Marcellus
NJ nj. NanasQuam. y. ]. Better cut
m me notice and show it to any 9th.
IA & are fuptured--you may save a
torA ..r sast stop the misery OF rup-
k(esGSr worry Npd danger of an
u 11khsak si-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28

Mrs. l.. Y. Hall who was recently on
Grated upon n the Tapley hosptal l.
gaining rapid and expects to return
to her home on Congress street Satur.
day lust three weeks from the dav she
was operated upon.
Mrs. John Healey VS. able to De on,
tuesday for the first time since under
gong an operation in the Tapley hosp;.
tai some weeks ago.
Miss ENERGY CHM returned Tuesda
evening from Boston and Portland u
the latter city she was a delegate to TIA
state Council of the D. A. r. from John
Cochran Chapter of Belfast, OF whicr
she is regent
Mrs. Essie P. earle. Miss Isabel CHM
and Mrs. Fred Waldo Brown left Tues.
day for Augusta TO attend the Stat.
Federation of women's Clubs at the An.
eusta House. Mrs. Amos Clement. vice
president. whose Suty it was to preside
IN the absence of the President. Mis-.
LORD was Ill and unable to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28

in the hospital here Tuesday night. he
was born in Brunswick = years ago
He enlisted in Co. ID. list Me. Inf, April
p, 1861, and was discharged Aug. 5. 1861.
He again enlisted in Co. y. 9Th Ne. 1nfo
Sept. l9, 1851, and was discharged Aug.
4, 1865. He was a locomotive engineer
for many years. lie came to this Home
from Brunswick Jan. %. 1918
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
dodgers Beat Red Soy

Little Rock. Ark, March 27.-(Ex-
hibition)-Brooklyn National All.
Boston Americans o-s.1
COMBS, Grimes and Miller: Ruth.
Nays and Mayer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
at certain points and retaking ground

at certain points and retaking ground
they had surrendered.
1t is the view of many officers tonight
that the Germans face the prospect Of
finding themselves firmly enmeshed in
the net into which they have been
drawn.
one thing has impressed everybody
here. Reports from London and Paris
reflected only high purpose and conf
dence. They read like dispatches from
victorious armies. There was not one
hint of panic or forebodng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
Rebekah Minstrels

ID After the regular meeting of the IAu-
rora Rebekah Lodge Tuesday a COM
mittee with r.. 5. Pitcher as chairman
presented a program which was one
of the best of the season. 1t was min
strel show and no little time and prac-
tice had been put into it, as its excel
lence proved. With Samuel Adams and
Miss Sabra Dyer in full evening dress
as interlocutors, and circle composed
Of Mrs f.. s. Pitcher. Miss Katherine
r. Brer Mrs. A. r Murch Mrs Thorn
as +. Bowler and Mrs Leroy A. Web
, Der. Frank r. keene, Frank A. Eye.
John Parker and f. S. Pitcher. the la
dies in white suits and hats with colored
hatbands. red. white and blue and the
men in white dress suits with red fac
ings, the company was very imposing.
The opening chorus was medley in
Guiding number of song hits and in
Producing 81 Want to Come in In a Flv-
ing Machine AT this time an aeroplane
appeared from which alighted the tam
hos. Miss Alice Simmons and NJ. u
DickeE. Later, TO the chorus II Want
to Come in in Submarine" the peri
scope OF -hoat was sighted and the
bones" J Lee Patterson and Mrs
Frank a. Nye. arrived The chorus
then continued the medley. The usra,
Jokes and local hits were kept IN I'm
lively banter during the show and the
following musical program was given :.
Dreamy Moon" Miss Brier and chorus
! There's Long. Long Trail" Mrs
Leroy A. Weber; "Dream!and." John
Parker; Wen carry the Star SpancIe1
Banner to the Trenches Of Dear on
France Mrs Rowker: reading. Beans
and Death, Miss Dyer; hurlesque on
The Sands Of the Desert" ]. Lee Pat
terson: The Dixie Volunteers. Mrs.
The Dark Town Shutters Bali
Miss Brier; reading. "l.ncoura cement f"
fauI Lawrence unbar. By Miss Sir,
mons. with pantomine by Mr.. pickoy.
Z finale. Il Want to Go to Berlin"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28

William L. Ham
The death Of william l.. Ham occurred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-28
PsIe Results

At Worcester-Provide Z; Wor
cester I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, May 16.-A rise of nearly cent a pound in cotton today resulted from buying pressure which, starting on the opening call, was still in evidence on the close Highest prices came late III the day, when the active months were SC to 95 points up. compared with yester- terday's close Last ptrices showed net gains Of 4S to 54 points.
 A decided improvement in reports from the spot department was mainly respon- sible for the early rise. and buyers found an oversoid market to operate in. shorts were soon covering in large volume. Supplementing the spot accounts were rumors of better situation among ex- porters and that decidedly more ocean freight room had been placed at thetr disposal. Private forecasts of rain for the cotton region were another factor making for higher levels.
 In the afternoon there was q sharp bulge following the very optimistic ln- depreciation placed on Balfour's speech by many traders and the highest levels of the session resulted. In the last haif hour of trading the gain was reduced somewhat by profit taking on the part of early buyers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Over w. E. Campbelrs Wire

New orleans, May 16.-Higher prices were seen in cotton today. the market standing at its best almost cent a pound upon July.
 Good spot accounts, fear of rains in the belt and fresh crop of peace ru- mors were the main incentives to buy.
 The market was plainly oyersold and made ready response to the buying or ders. In the early trading prices were 90 to 10 points up, and by noon were fo to 70 points up. while in the early after noon. following the receipt of cable ac- counts of Balfours speech, prices mount of yesterday.
 There were many minor reactions from the advance but selling movements were not long sustained and there was none of the selling power which the market has displayed in it's last two sessions.
 The speech by Balfour was interpreted very favorably on this side of the water, but since it referred altogether to the Sixtus letter which is closed incident, and since it did not outline any new at tituSe on the part of the nations arraysd against Germany. we cannot see how the international situation has changed in the least. The chief significance of the speech as market influence was the readiness with which prices rose on it, showing how susceptible values would be to act on actual peace.
 There is better demand for all grades of spots and exporters have more ocean room at their disposal Any further broadening out of the business in the actual stun would be bound to have a marked and favorable influence on the contract market.-Shepard & Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
BEARS TAKE CHARGE
 | IF HE GRAIN PIT
Traders Lose Their Grit on First Signs of Peace
 RumOrs

Chicago, May 16.-Speeches in the Brit ish House of Commons relative to peace terms led today to rapid decline or values on the board of trade here. Bear sh effects were shown both in grain and provisions. Corn closed nervous at the same as yesterdays finish to 17sc lower, with May s1.27s4 and July at s1. 4s4al 4lEs. Oats finished unchanged to 1c down, and provisions off 15c to $1.
 Until midday when London reported the peace discussion in Parliament be- gan to absorb notice, the corn market had been ruled by the bulls, notwith- standing the fact that peace debaSe would take place was we'll known before hand. The temporary strength which thus prevailed seemed due in the mean to lightness of receipts, but was more or less the outcome of Iowa reports that seeded acreage in some counties had been reduced. An overbought condition of the market evidently resulted, for as soon as announcement of Foreign Min ister Balfour was made public that Great Britain was prepared to consider straightforward peace proposals, all other market factors were lost sight of, and the close was at the bottom figures Of the day. Oats merely paralleled the ac- tion of corn.
 Provisions weakened in sympathy with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Ernest G. Baldwin Honored
 by Sons of Veterans

Wichita Falls. Tex. May 1s.-Ernest e. Baldwin. Roanoke. Va. was elect ed honorary commander in chief for life of the Sons of Confederate vet erans. at session of the executive council today. Baldwin has been called for foreign service and the of- flee was created for him, Carl Him ton, Denver. Col, was elected com mander in chief to succeed Baldwin. Judge Edgar Scurry of Wicnita Falls Tex, was elected secretary Members of the executive committee in addition to the officers are: w. o. Hart, New Orleans; J. S Cleghorn. Sunmerviile, Ga.; c. F Reed. Norfolk, Va. and Nathan B, For rest, Memphis. Tenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Many Alabama Enlisted
 Men in Dixie Division in Fourth Training School

Camp Wheeler Macon, Ga, May 16 Special )-The list of enlisted men of the l Dixie division who have qualified and have been detailed to attend the officers training school at Camp Wheeler, begin ming today. is announced. The course is to run for three months.
 Those chosen from Alabama units are as follows:
 Paul F. Lane. Company A, io6th sup | ply train.
 One Hundred and Sixth ammunition train: First Seret. William E. Knox. sergt Tom J Truss, sergt. E. Grant | tThurmand. Sergt Robert l.. Burgess,
 Corp. Evans Rogers. First Sergt. Nash V. Ohenehain. Corp. Fred B. Joyner. Pri- vate William F. Woodruff
 Headquarters company depot: Sergts. | Daniel G, O'Neal and Julian L. Hollaway. | One Hundred and Sixteenth field artfi- | lery: Sergt. Homer M. Simpson Corp. Herschel E. Poole. Sergt. Grover G. Fol som, Corp. James D. Hedrick Sergs' James F. Pitts, Howard c. Fitzpatrick. l Sergt. William c. Jackson, Sergt Robert M. Bell, Corp. Robert P. Stout. Corp. Jo- nathan C.. Thomas, Sergt F. Andrew Thompson, Corp. Ohlen R. Brooks, Sergt Henry L. Kersh, Sergt. Orrieth stanton
 Sergt. Louis Louis A. Gattman. Corp David. w. Pearson, Private Leonard un- gar Sergt. Praleau c. Moore, corp. Charles R. Mathews, Sergt. Thomas E l Calhoun, Sergt. Harry B. Bradley, Prl- | vate Manley R. Dunaway, Corp Thomas B. Whatley, Private (frst-class), Edward N. Wiggins (medical detachment, Sergt. Grady S. Remington, Corp. John E
 Boozer, Regiment Supply Sergt. Ernest H. Aker.
 l One Hundred and Seventeenth | field artillery: Corp. Emmet G. i Radford Sergt Ferne W. Rainer, Corp. Benjamin L. Merkel, Louis G. Leftwich, Corp. Russell Jenkins, Sergt. l IIartweu A. Dew, Corp. Amos D. Rob- erts. sergts. Joseph G. Coleman, Corp. 1 Graham w Christian, Corp. Robert h. Peters, Sergt James l. Kyle, Private Jefferson D. Box. Private Shelby D.
 Hodges. Private John King, Private
 Hosea T. Ogden, Corp. Walter ". Cur
 Hs. Sergt. Arthur H. Foster. Sergt. Fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
STOCK TRADERS
 BACK IN GOOD FORM
All Issues Are Fast Getting Back Intc Public Favor
 Again

New York, May 16,-On a volume of operations without parallel since the sensational markets of the first year of the war stocks today made many additions to their gains of the last fortnight
 This advantage was substantially re duced in the final hour when an ava lanche of selling orders more than off, set the further buying power. United States SteeFs early gain of about 2 points was cancelled Baldwin Loco motive reversed it's advance of almost r5 points to net loss of point and other industrials as well as few rails forfeited half or. more of their varia- ble gains.
 The sweeping character of the trad ing in the first half of the session left little doubt of strong revisal of pulp lie interest. which was further att tested by the greater activity of com mission houses.
 All the speculative favorites at tained top levels of the year before the late reversal, and some maximums extended far beyond that period.
 Rails did not respond in more than minor degree and were among the first to yield.
 The spectacular features were fur nished by shares of munitions com panies and other war issues. United States Steel again absorbed the bulk of the offerings but kindred industrials contributed proportionately with cop pers, shipping, oils, motorse feathers and tobaccos.
 Bonds in general, including equip ments were firm to strong, the liberty group showing irregularity. Total sales, par value aggregated $7,950, 900.
 Old United States, bonds were un- changed on call, with a sale of coupon ss at an advance of as per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Fed SteerS. Good to Choice-10Q12c-

son c Morrison, Sergt Thomas F.. Jones, Sergt William NJ. Hart. Private (first class) Russell T. Bradford, Pri- vate (first classl Roy H. Turner Corp. Fred F. Steagall. John w. Morris, Sergt John T. Haynie. Albert A. Car michael, Corp William T. Parker Corp. Lundie w. Barlow. Sergt. Paul L.. Woodson, Corp. Charles D. Quarles, Sergt sebe A. Moore, Sergt. Forrest w. Shugart infantry Sergt. Henry II. Finn, Corp. Alfred B. Shivers, Corp Leonard Y. whatley. Corp. Henry F. Forshee, Private Clifton F. Bridges (first class), Sergt Marion T. Gaines, Corp. Starr K Kealhofer. Private Grover W.. Ray (first classl, Corp. James H. Walls. Corp. Arthur IT. Turnbull, Corp. Sam uel C. Roundtree, Corp. Ezekiel A. Hudson, Sergt. Wallace D. Rogers, Corp. Samuel L. Morrow, Sergt. Roy N. Danburry, Sergt. Grover c. GrubDs, Private velmer A. Meadows, First sergt. Joseph w. Hester, sergt. Martin Lyons Horst. Private John R. Osborne (first class), Sergt Leonard H. Metz- ger Sergt. John G. Holmes, Private Richmond Baily (first class), Private Fred Henderson (first class), Sup. Sergt William A. Payne, Sergt. Drew Douglas, Sergt Marion Burr Hassell.
 Sanitary detachment: Private Charles F. Stone, Sergt. Walter B Erickson.
 Machine gun company: Sergt. Ash ley H. Beatty Sergt. Samuel Fl. HodS son, Corn. Mortimer w. Glover Sergt George Cammack, Sup. Sergt. Arnold R.. Block. Corp. Melvin A. Metzger Corp. Joseph W. Edgar. Sergt. Edward A. Wil1er.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. May 16.-Weather conditions continue favorable, but there was less pressure to sell in our market this morn ing, so that there was an improvement at the opening. followed by steady mar ket with quiet trading This led to a covering movement which was acceer- ated by report that the British ministry had announced in reply to a question in parliament that satisfactory peace pro- posals would be considered by the allies. Or the extreme advance southern sell ing tended to increase and prices reacted to the opening level. There does not ap- pear to be any material change in the general situation, but the local feeling is to anticipate a further recovery as only natural
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
COTTON REVERSES
 AND REGA|NS LOSS
General List Closed Irregu. lar at Net Advances of 2
 to 5S Points

New York. May 16.-The cotton terdavs losses during todays trading. The weather news continued generally favorable. but there were reports of Ia better spot demand. and the tech nical position had evidently become firmer on the decline of the last two days. July contracts sold up to 25.75c or 75 points net higher and closed at 25.4Sc, with the general list closing irregular at net advance of 25 to 5S points.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of 12 to 25 points in response to relatively steady cables. There were overnight selling orders which caused some irregularity after the call and selling was encouraged by the prospects for continued good weather Offerings were readily absorbed, how ever and covering became more urgent during the middle of the day. when shorts appeared uneasy over the scar city of contracts and the appearance of d little trade buying.
 October sold up to 24.92c, and De- cember to 24Stc. making net advances of about II to 75 points, and rallies of 90 to 95 points from the low level of yesterday Rumofs of possible development stimulated the buying or this bulge, but were only monentary in evidence and the market was later nervous and unsettled, with the close showing reactions of some 27 to 4t points from the best on more active positions. New Orleans reported an i'm proved demand for low grades ana rel ative firmness in the market there was reflected in buying by houses with New Orleans connections. One private cable from Liverpool reported rumots that Lancashire mills might only be allowed to work on government con tracts owing to the scarcity of ocean freight room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Some New Home Grown Green Stuff Is Appearing on Market Stands Now
By JOHN c. MOSES
By BRIGGS

 Medium to Good -sQpfoc. Common to Medium St19c, Grass cattle. according to weight. quail ity and flesh: Steers-9@l0c. Fat Cows 9diDc. Medium Cows-S@9c. Cutters-7GSc. CannerS--6QF7c. Heavy Bulls-10c. Light Bulls-7@Sc. Oxen--7Q110c. Fat Yearlings-SG9 s15.50 Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 90 to ss-s1A5e. Light Pigs. 90 pounds down-s1S.5o. Best Heavy Rough Hogs--si6.50, Haft Fat Rough Hogs-sl3.t4. Soft and oil hogs from 1c to Pc per pound less above. prices. Damaged-H price. Sheep Skins-25asdSl. .2S. Horse Hides-$ $1. .50Q5. Ginsegg-$76fS. Colt Skins-25d30c. Sherlings- -25a70c. Goat Skins--6N6r70c. Hog .Skins-10d125c. Beeswax--320l34c. Tallow--126D14c. Washed Wool-75QS0c. Clear Unwashed Wool-55G60c Bury Wool -35Q4Oc. Cotton
 Good middling ..........s....... 2S Strict middling ..........---.... 2f% MiddllnB .................-......- 2Ttz Strict Low middling ....-..-..- 2
 Pig Iron
 Under Government BasYs3
 Coke iron No. ............. $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville. May 16.-(speciaL)-No se- curity on earth until the German peas' is crushed into the dust and begs TOT mercy; no peace until German militarisin is utterly defeated, is possible, according to Maj. Laughlin M. Watt, chaplain oi the Gordon Highianders and BlacN Watch reg iments of the British army, speaker of the evening at magnificent meeting of citizens at the Elks' theatre fast ni~ht called together by the Madi- son county council of defense. Major Watt went out with a regiment in whi@h were enrolled 700 men of his own church in Edinburg and the regiment was at most annihilated in the heavy battles or the first year. Later he went as chap lain of the Black Watch. He says no negotiated peace is possible, because Germany's word is not good for any pur- pose The allies must dictate the terms of peace, he said, and enforce them at the point of the sword. Great Britain will fight unti death to this end, he said, and he is equally sure that America + as determined to win this war
 Automobile tourists who have, spent the winter in Florida are passing through on their northward bound trip in large numbers over the Alabama Jackson high way at present. With the continued flow of new cars from the factories south ward and the tourists going north, the highway is almost as busy as an ordt- nary street.
 Dr. Carl Grote. Madison county health officer, reports that there were l25 births in Madison county during the month or April, the highest number ever recoded April. the highest number ever recorded sand of population. His report on health conditions is equally favorable.
 Chairman w. T. Hutchens, who will di- rect the Red Cross drive in Madison county next week, has arranged for 2 whirlwind speaking campaign in every section of the county. It is believed that the county's quota of s15.e00 will De promptly made up.
 Revenue raiders working out of th,s city have reported the capture of a small illicit distillery at Guntersville. No liquor was found and no arrest was made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

s5.1o to 95.SO. second 4s at s4.9O to e5le. and 4hs at 97.sO to 9S.Os
 Recovering most of the previous days losses, cotton got away to a good start. July selling up to 9. 75c, or 75 points high CT, closing at 25.4Sc. Rumors of possible peace negotiations seemed to stimulate the demand from shorts during the early afternoon. New Orleans reported de- mands for low-grade staple. with the market firm. Liverpool is short of cot ton and may hold mills to government contracts only.
 Bears ran off with the grain pit yester- day on peace rumors from abroad. The bulls had charge of affairs until House of Commons news came in that peace speeches were in order Oats held paral- Tel with corn, and provisions weakened with grains