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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26

sum 81 six dollars. Mr.. Good,,,
said his soldier comrades to,ua
him for buying what they term.a a
"old junk" Haven't you car.,sa
that for three years and isn't ~,
long, enough to carry that old tunh :,
was the way Mr.. Goodwin quoted Il.
friends. Now he says thai ~
would not part with the Collect
for any sum of money and his FAM avn
lily has grown to prize the COLL.
ton fully as much as he.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
PRUSSIAN DIET HEAD
CALLS FOR UNITED
FRONT AGAINST FOE

Basel, Oct. 25.-(Havas)-Wben
the lower house Of the Prussian Diet
resumed its session in Berlin Thurs
day Count Schwerin, the president
eaiiea upon the deputies to make a
united front against the enemies 81
.he country He said that never be-
lore mad the chamber assembled NJ
such grave hour. with the enemy
threatening to strike down the doors
OF the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
RETURNED SOLDIERS
INCORPORATE LEGION
OF ALLIED VETERANS"

Boston, Oct. 25.-The Legion Of AL
lied Veterans of the Great War. an
organization, the main purpose OF
which, according to it's sponsors. will
be of reconstructive character. has
been granted a charter by the secre-
tary Of state. it was announced today.
The incorporators are all returned
soldiers. The movement is said TO
nave the endorsement Of General
March. chief of staff of the army:
Captain William r. Rush. command
ant of the Charlestown navy yard;
Joseph P. Tumulty. secretary to Pres
ident Wilson and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
SEEK TO PROVIDE
GOLF EQUIPMENT FOR
SOLDIER CANTONMENTS

Chicago, Oct. 25.--A movement to
provide soldiers at cantonments with
golfng paraphernalia has been start
ed by officials Of the United States
Golf Association. President Charles F.
Thompson of the Western Golf AssO-
citation today received letters from
the officials of the national body ask
ing him to interest clubs in the west
ern organization in the matter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
CITIZENS PROTEST
WILSON INTERFERENCE
IN KENTUCKY CONTEST

Covington. KY, Oct. 25.-The CitizsEs'
Patriotic League, composed of citizens.
of Kenton county. which declares Itself
non-political and non-partisan. today
sent a telegram to President Wilson
protesting against his interference in
the contest now on in this state between
Governor Stanley and DR.. E. L. Brln-
Ter for seat in the United States Sem
ate"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
German War Cabinet
Considers Wilson Reply

Basel. Oct. 25.--(By The Associated
Prcss) The German war cabinet
considered President Wilson's reply
at lengthy session yesterday, ac-
cording to the Frankfort Zeitung. It
was decided not to answer at the
present time. but to wait until It n
learned what the Entente's armistice
conditions may be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
CzechO-SlOvaks' Map
Not to Liking of
JugO-Slav Delegate

Philadelphia. Oct 2o.-Angered because
in his opinion his countrymen we're
treated unfairly in the outlining of me
map OF the middle European territory
for which Czecho- Slovak delegates now
in session here will tomorrow issue a
declaration of independence, Hinco Hin
covich, representing the Jugo-Slav neo-
pies. today tore up the draft Of 'h~
boundary lines and threatened TO With
draw from the conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
RICHMOND

David w. Toothaker died at his
home on Lincoln street Oct. %. 1918.
He was born in Litchfield eighty
eight years ago In 1854 he ran a
store in Richmond Later he became
a skilful shipjoiner and house car
penter, building ships for Southland
& Theobold at Richmond
In New York he received recon-
mendation from Gen. Burnside and
at Kittery navy yard one from Com
modore Dupont for skilful Workman
ship.
He is survived by. one daughter.
Mary Toothaker of New York City.
Funeral services viii be announced
later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
SIR EDWARD CARSON'S
IDEA OF ARMISTICE

London. Thursday. Oct "a. via
Notwithstanding at oxford to-
DAY. Sir Edward Carson drew atten-
ton to Germany's minimum de-
mands when she thought she was
victor. These included the surrender
OF Malta. Gibraltar and the Suez
canal. He heartily concurred in
President Wilson's note. saying:
To-day our armistice terms must
be the equivalent of Cermany's in
1870. It was then agreed and pro-
vision made that all German guns
should be placed advantageously
around Paris 30 that the city could
be taken At pleasure. Anything
less than similar terms for Germany
now would involve disaster"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
TO ARREST ON SIGHT
NEWPORT, r. l., LOAFERS
FOR NECESSARY WORK

Newport, r. L. Oct 25.-The local CON-
munity labor board has found sucl a
shortage of labor for the government
housing work and for the Coddins- Oh
Poin. naval cantonment that, beginning
on Monday. ali idle man will be arrested
on sight. This announcement was made
by the chairman Of the board today
who also said that Immediately a can
vass is to be made of all non essential
occupations ia tie city with the iatan-
ton of forcing every able man to york
or fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
ToiIing with the Allies
Overseas

The Salvation Army had in servo
(September I. 1879. the follo~.":
personnel and equipment DISTRIBUTE
with the forces of the Allies:
Officers operating >Hutnents,
Ougouts, HosteIs or Rest
Rooms or in service con- ~,
nected with Same. ........ ."
Chap'ains serving under Gov Al
eminent appointments. .....
Hutments, HosteIs, Naval and
Military Homes. Reading "a,
Rooms and Rest Rooms. w.
Members and Adhersnts who
have gone into various
branches Of the active ssrv.
leo for tho Allies. bearing =. "a
Ambuiancss supplied for N
ssrvies Of AlIiss. 80. .......
Oct22dfR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
Quarreied With Vito

As a result Of a quarrel with his VIE
resident OF this city was brought ne
fore the Judge Friday morning at "
o'clock on the charge of assaultns hs
wife. He was found guilty to the chitss
and sentenced to 90 days in tail S'p
costs. but the sentence was suspen iei
on good behavior. He promised TO a'rp
peace with his wife in the future. but =
any trouble arises in the household ]"
will be given the sentence of 80 days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
Shipbuilding Program
To Be Altered to
Meet New Conditions

Philadelphia, Oc-. 25.--Revsion of the
entire shipbuilding program of the Unit
ed States is in prospect in the immediate
future, according to Charles Piez ":ce
president and general manager of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation.
This revision will affect not only the
wooden ships he said today "but he
steel and concrete vessels as we'll. IT
is brought about partly because of he
enormous expense which shipbuildi ,g
has placed on The nation and partly e.
cause the original program has been
found not to be adjusted to the needs of
the war"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
DESPERATE GUNMAN
ESCAPES FROM PRISON

Springfield. Mass. Oct. 25-Ciaude
Taylor, a notorious gunman, whose
exploits in this region just a year
ago eliminated in his capture in
Wilmington, Conn, after a spectac-
ular chase and who was sentenced
to state prison at Wethersfield,
Conn. for long term. broke Jail to-
day according to word received by
Chief of Police W. j. GUILTY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
LAWSON ON MEND
AFTER AUTO HURTS

Marlboro, Mass, Oct 25.-Thomas
w. Lawson, who was brought here
Wednesday night after an automobile
accident at Northboro had so far re-
covered from his injuries today that
ne was permitted to go to his home
at Scituate. His chauffeur. Michael
b. Kelly. will be at the hospital for
some time. physicians say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
GARFIELD REFUSES
SOFT COAL MINERS
INCREASE OF WAGES

Washington, Oct. :5.--Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield today refused to
grant bituminous coal miners an in
crease of wages sought in Connection
with the plan for sterilization of
wages worked out for the anthracite
miners. He held that the bituminous
situation did not require wage in
creaSeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
AMERICANS MAKE
SMALL BUT IMPORTANT
ADVANCE ON FRIDAY

With the american Army Northwe st
of Verdun, Oct. 25.-(By the Associa' ed
Press).-From a day of extraordinarily
severe fighting the Americans emerged
tonight slightly in advance of the oosi-
tons they hello yesterday. The gains
made are slight. but are regarded as
extremely important. especially 'on the
left. where higher ground dominating
much of the surrounding terrain has
been gained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
REPORTED TURKEY
WILL ACCEPT TERMS
LAID DOWN BY Y. s.

Basel. Oct. 25.-(Havas).-Turkey
will accept peace based on the prin.
ciplcs Of right and justice laid down
by President Wilson. which the new
Turkish government approves, tho
grand vixier. Tswfk Pashs. 10 quot
cd In Constantinople dispatch a.
having stated IN Parliament
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
FIERCE FIGHTING ON
AMERICAN FRONT ON
BOTH SIDES OF MEUSE.

Paris. Oct. 25.-(Havas).-The fighting
along the American front on both sides
Of the Mouse is particularly fierce. The
Germans appear to be making a despair
ing effort to hold their positions in this
vital sector Information received here
gives the impression that they cannot
resist much longer in their present po-
sitions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
WIGGLESWORTH HEADS
ALUMNI OF HARVARD

Cambridge. Mass. Oct 90 George
Wiggiesworth Of the class Of 1874.
was elected president Of the Harvard
Alumni Association at a meeting OF
the directors today. Mr.. WiggIes-
worth is member Of the board Of
overseers OF Harvard College and an
officer or director II many sosposa-
tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
INFLUENZA SITUATION
IN MASSACHUSETTS
CONTINUES TOsGAIN

Boston, Oct. 25.-Continued i'm
rroyement in the influenza situation
in all parts of the state was indicat-
ed by reports to the state board of
health today. A total OF 116 deaths
and 2.067 new cases was given in re-
ports from IS cities and towns but
many of these. officials said. covered
a period Of from two to three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
1T. GOV. FROTHINGHAM
QUITS AS 81" TRUSTEE
TO ENLIST IN NAVY

Boston. Oct. 25-The resignation
of former Lieut.. Gov. Louis A.
rockingham as member of the
board. of trustees of the Boston Ell
evated Railway Company. was an
nounced by Governor Mccall today.
In his letter Of resignation Mr..
rockingham said that he had re-
ceived Il commission in the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
CLOSING ORDER
is SUSPENDED

AT meeting Of the Board Of
Health Friday At TIE office Of l.. G.
Bunker il was voted that the clos
ing order issued Oct. 5. 1918. be sus
pended. Churches may open Sunday.
Oct. p; schools and other places AZ
fected by the order may open Mon
DAY. Oct. IS. 1t was voted that the
secretary notify the municipal Off .
GERS OF the action Of the board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
McADOO APPROVES
SHORT LINE CONTRACT

Washington. Oct. 25.-The stantaid
form of contract between the railroad
administration and short line railroads
not under government control was ip-
proved today by Director General Nc
Adoo. Previously it had been agreed TO
By short line representatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
ARMY CAMPS
fcontinued from PAGE One)

by Mrs. c. H. Lenhart, acting direc-
tor OF the department of nursing,
Lake Division of the Red Cross.
More than 500 nurses have been as
signed to influenza emergency work
in Ohio. Indiana and Kentucky since
the outbreak of the epidemic. Today
with no more nurses available Mrs.
Lenhart received requests from the
mining communities of Kentucky
where the disease is raging and
where there is no trained nurses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26

AS the result Of the autopsy per-
formed by Medical Examiner Sunch-
held Friday upon the body Of Mrs.
susan Fletcher. who was found dead
In the field back OF her buildings
with terribly bruised head. the
decision was that the deceased came
70 her death as the result of being
kicked ny horse. suffering great
loss of blood therefrom. and conse-
lucnt exposure. What was thought
70 have been "A bullet wound in the
head was found to be a puncture
caused by the calk on the shoe of
the horse. Many bones in the face
we're broken and there was a slight
bruise on the elbow, sustained
probably In falling. This explodes
the foul play theory and Mrs.
Fletcher doubtless removed the parts
Of her clothing found some distance
from her body after the accident
when in a deliriuos state. In the
opinion OF the Medical Examiner
Mrs Fletcher must have suffered
greatly before her death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
ITALIANS GAIN
NEAR MONTE GRIPPA
IN NEW OFFENSIVE j..

London, Oct 25.-Itaiian troops nave
begun an offensive between tine piave
sector Thursday they advanced across
the Ornio river and captured Monte So
larolo. part of Monte Prassolan and
Monte Pertica.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
WILSON COMN1ENDS
WOMAN SUFFRAGE TO
OKLAHOMA VOTERS.

washington. Oct. 25.-Ano;her mo-. IN
nenaif OF woman suffrage was made TO.
gay oy President Wilson. He addrea-e ,
tne voters Of Oklahoma, who act ON thc
Suffrage amendment Nov 5. reitera,ing
h's Judgment that adoption Of woman
su"Faee was necessary part OF Inc
psoefam q justice and rsconstruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
HUN RESISTANCE
(consinusd from Pase one)

talting place. This plan. aided by
the nature Of the ground over which
they are retiring. obliges them to
make great sacrifices, as is shown
by the increased number Of dead
found on the battlefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
Czech Head Says All
Negotiations With Austria
Must Be Made in Paris

Basel. Thursday. Oct. 4.-At a coafer-
ence of the party leaders Of the AIS
TRAN lower house, held recently, Stran-
sky. one of the Czech chiefs. declared
that in future all negotiate Is between
the Austrian government and the
Czecho- Slovak government must be ca
ried on with the Paris organization. De-
claring that he was speaking on behalf
OF the Czech union. he said that :he
Czech deputies did not consider them
selves qualified to open pour par,ers
with the Austrian government or vita
other nationalities in the country, ac-
cordinE to Vienna advices received here.
Jugo-Slav deputies made a similar iec-
laration. 1t is said.
The Vienna correspondent OF the
Frankfort Gazetee was quoted on
Wednesday by that newspaper as aay-
ing that Austria was not disposed 10
enter into negotiations with the Csecho-
Slovak organization at Paris. but would
deal only with those in Austria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26

Mrs. Mable Carpenter of Madison
passed through the city Friday on
her way to Portland, where she will
remain on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-26
WATERvILlE

III. +. Harrington of Canaan was
caller in the city Friday.
Louis Dumas Of Auburn is in the
city FOR few days business trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
Corbett's s Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES J. CORBETT.

One of my readers sent me letter a few days ago which carried these two questions:
 leagues of the present day compare with that of 5, 10 and 15 years agoe"
 2 Flaw there ben as mny 300 hitters in the past few years as there were 10 years and more ago?"
 These questions started me on a search through the records and in doing so discovered that the batsnen of the past few years have clouted quite effectively sufficiently so to shatter the belief that the heights of other years
 The grand batting average of both leagues for 14 seasons has been 250, while the combined swat mark of the National and American in 1917 was .24S5-less than two points difference.
 The two leagues produced total of 25 300 hitters last year-a mark that has been exceeded only five times in fl years. So that's another bit of testi- mony that refutes the assertion that heavy hitters are disappearing from major league realms.
 The high water mark as regards 300 hitters and league averages was reached in 1911 and 1912. In 1911 B Americans banged 300 or better-two going beyond .400-while the National produced P in the same season. Iii that year the John- sonian swatsmiths amassed a grand av- craze of .2T4 against ..26O for the Na- tional. That .274 mark, by the way, is the greatest ever turned in since 1904, in which year the 154-game schedule be- came effective in both circuits.
 The year 1912, however, was the blue ribbon year, with a total of 62 men in the 300 class and the two leagues hitting for the grand average of .26S. The Amer ican exhibited 30 men in the 300 di- vision that year, while the National had g. The batting average of the American was .265 while the national established its own record with .272.
 Among the unusual incidents brought out by the study of the averages is that . prepondcrance of 300 artists doesn't always mean that the league itself is hitting for a mighty average. The 1917 season is one of the best examples. In that year 19 batsmen in the American swatted 300 or better, while only SIX could turn the trick in the National. Now you naturally would suppose that this would indicate huge lead for the But the figures really show that the National with a grand batting average of .249 led the American, which de- spite its flock of 300 hitters, could total only PAS.
 Here is a table, comprehensive and easily understood, which may be of value later on when arguments come up concerning clouting records:
 AMERICAN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12

Georgia series. This series is to consist of four games and in order for Tech to tie Auburn and Mercer in the league standing 1t would be necessary for the Yellow Jackets to win three out of four of these games. From the Tigers stand point. this looks improbable, for the Georgia boys have too many strong pitchers for Tech to romp like that. However, such things have happened and there is still the possibility that Tech might win all the games and then likely they would be the undisputed champions.
 Coach Donahue has built a fine com bination here this season, and although the boys were handicapped in one way and another from getting their regular practices, they have come out nicely. Bonner is leading the percentage column
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12


 The big event of the day was won by Arthur Chevrolet, who drove his Case racer 15 times around the mile track in 15 minutes and seconds, finishing just couple of hundred feet ahead of Fred Horey in his Fiat. Six entries took part in this contest but Chevro- let and Horey had the race to them selves after the third lap By copping first in this event. Chevrolet wins the s12oo prize money offered by the Fair association.
 BUSCO WINS
 The first race was run by Soules, Toft Girou and Willard, and covered distance of five miles, for a stake of $500. Willard. in his Prince Henry, led by few feet for the first three laps, but as the cars came under the wire on the fourth turn, Toft stepped on his excelerator and gained consid- erably on the 'flivver.' At the three quarter turn, the two men were about neck and neck, but by a burst of speed, Toft's Briscoe nosed out with only two feet to spare. Giroux, in his ShdAAhCA ., w dS WCAl oul-uISAdi1Ou, while Soules' Darracq fell out after the fourth lap. The winners time in this event was minutes and 22 sec onds.
 HOREY VS. FATHER TIME.
 In the exhibition time trials, five drivers competed for the best record for mile from flying start. Fred Horey won this natck with ease, drag ging his hack around the turf in 54 Is seconds. Texas Clark came second, with the mark of 56 3-5, followed by Sig Hugdahl 57 1-5.
 Jules Ellingboe 5S Is, and Arthur Chevrolet, 5S 2-5. All five of these men hold worlds records of some kind, ac- cording to the announcer, who proved somewhat charitable in his recital of the ability of the various contestants MAXWELL FIRST
 The third event covered a distance of 10 miles with the following en- tries: Winconsin. Maxwell, Chalmers and Briscoe. After the first lap the Chalmers had some engine trouble, and came in at the third round The other three cars sped around the course in a bunch for the first four miles, but on the fifth lap, the Wisconsin lost out and fell an eighth of a mile be- hind the Briscoe and Maxwell, who passed the stands not 20 feet apart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
Arthur Chevrolet Wins Big Auto Race

Georgia Tech and the University Of Georgia is not going to be settled defin- itely this season. When Auburn de- feated Georgia in two games last week. while Mercer was splitting even with Tech. the two teams became tied for first place. Accordingly. Coach Donahue got in communication with the Mercer Athletic authorities and tried to stage post-season game to decide probable championship. However, Mercer backed down and would not listen to any propo- sition to settle the thing in one way or another. Auburn is sorry, for it is be- lieved around these parts that the Tiger has just little better team than Mer- cer.
 Another stumbling block to be over come is the Georgia Tech University of