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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
Powerful Fighters
Continued from Pane One)

and the parts shipped TO seaboard
where they will be assembled. Changes
III the Ford plant to permit the hand
ling of the work have progressed so
swiftly, Mr. Daniels said, that deliver
les On the contracts during the com
ing summer are assured
The new vessels are expected !,
prove far superior to the chasers now
in use, including those of the 10 foot
class. TheY will have steam power with
a greater redius of action, will he more
seaworthy and will i've able to carry
heavier armament. 1t has developed
that the latest German submarines are
equipped with guns that outrange those
of small chasers and even some mer-
chant ships. Naval contractors evolved
the latest submarine chaser.
In connection with Mr.. Daniels re-
newed recommendation for a large in
crease in both temporary and perma-
nent enlisted personnel of the navy it
was learned today that the department
plans extensive enlargement of several
existing training stations. Plans al
ready have been approved for enlarg-
ing the Pelham Bay, y. Y. and Nor
folk. Va. stations. Five thousand men
are now at Pelham Bay and $1,000 at
Norfolk. No increase is planned for
the Great Lakes, H.. camp, it was
stated officially
Secretary Daniels said that the navy
now has $4,000 men under instruction
and. with the recommended increase
will have men enough TO supply crews
not only for the entire naval construc-
ton program as now contemplated,
but also for the hundreds of merchant
ships which are TO be placed under his
supervision.
The examination developed that one
Of the big fights on the naval bill in
the House would be a plan to increase
rbe Marine Corps. Rep. Britton would
have the present number Of marines,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
AMERICAN TROOPS IN
POSSESSION OF SECTOR

Washington, Jan. 3l--In the absence of
any report from Gen. Pershing, the war
department was unable to throw any
light upon the German raid yesterday
upon the trenches held by American
forces.
1t would not be improper. Secretary Ba-
ker said tonight, to deduce from the cas-
ualty the fact that American troops were
in possession Of a trench sector and had
been I'm military contact with the en-
envy. lie emphasized the fact however.
that it would be most improper to draw
the conclusion that their present location
in the allied lines is permanent
Inc reference TO "California drafted
men" in the dispatch from France is ex-
planned by the fact that large quotas of
these troops from every state have been
included in both Regular Army and Ma
tional Guard divisions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
DIVORCES GRANTED
IN SACADAHOC co.

Bath, Me, Jan. 3l.--Nineteen divorces.
a record number, were granted by Assoc
ciate Justice Albert NJ. Spear in the sag
adahoc county supreme court and an
nounced at the close Of the January ses-
sion late Tuesday afternoon. The term
although only of weeks duration, was
one Of the busiest of years.
\ motion for a new trial was filed for
the defendant in the case of Charles A.
Prest of Topsham against the inhabitants
q the town Of Pennington, in which the
plaintiff was awarded s1347SS by a jury
in an action to recover for the nstalla-
ton Of q sewer system in Pennington.
This automatically carries the case to the
law court for review. Eight applicants
for citizenship We're admitted by Justice
Spear
Divorces granted were rs follows:
Grace f. Hodgdon from Freeman r.
Hodgdon. Bath, desertion
John James Frost from Cornelia For
rest c. Frost, Bath. cruel and abusive
treatment
George W. Talbot from Helen Talbot.
Walter Is. Burnham from .Adgie w.
Bnrnham. Bath, cruel and abusive
treatment
victoria l.. Hawkes. from Joseph r.
hawkes.. Bath, cruel and abusive treat
ment
Iva May Rice from Charles II. Rice,
Bath, utter desertion.
Ernest l.. Mari from Nett1e d. Mari
hath' cruel and abusive treatment.
Pearl |. Whitworth from William
'harles Whitworth. Bath, cruel ana
abusive treatment
Annie l.. Pease from Herbert =.
Tease Richmond, utter desertion.
stuart Allen from Ida AI. Allen,
richmond, utter dcsertion.
Clarence J. Carlton from Ella Al
carton, WoolWich cruel and abus;ve
treatment.
Harriet +. Pushard from Thomas C.
iushard, Richmond. cruel and abusive
treatment.
Claire Louise Nassauer from Gustave
Nassauer. PhipNshurg. gross, wanton ana
4 1T Hegiect and refusa! to support the
hbellant' and cruel and abusive treat
n.eH'' Name OF .ihellant changed to
clare Louise Klein Waiensky.
Arthur Laguecx from Fahiola Lagueux,
Bath, utter dese-;ion
Gladys Mary Dwycr from William
i'wyer Bath cruel and abusive treat
iheh'' name changed to Gladys May Ad-
Doris I. Myers from Thomas E. Myers
Richmond. cruel and abusive treatn,a,r
Lizzie May King from Joseph r KIN
ram cruel and abusive treatment.
roma n Day from Lewis Day, Bow
oo'hham' utter desertion, name of Libel
iant changed to Edna y. Blanchard
Josephine +. Harmon from Ber+rar,
C. Harmon Topsham, utter desertj2n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
DAKOTA BOY AFRAID
'oF NO LIVING GERMAN

With the American Army in France,
Jan. 31.-(By The Associated Press
One of the soldiers wounded in yester-
days raid by the Germans told The
Associated Press four days ago in a
little shell wrecked village near the
American lines what he hoped to do
to the Germans. Today he is the most
disappointed American in France. He
caught chunk of steel from an enc
my high explosive shell.
Four days ago this youth. who has
sandy hair and comes from farm near
Bismarck, y. d, emerged from the
trenches. He was covered with mud
from head to foot
How do like this war" he said in
response to question.
"Well, it's pretty tough sometimes,
but when you're out there under the
stars with a flock of Germans in front
Of YOU. yon forget all the bad points
Of it, and Your one idea in life is to do
the job you came here for. I've only
been in France a-few weeks. 1 came
with a division of former national
9uardsmen. I was put in that organiz-
alton after being drafted.
From the National Guard division
they took me and three or four others
and placed me in this outfit.
Enlightened? Well l don't mind ad-
hitting that the first time I stepped in
to a trench ] didn't like it much.
expected a bullet every minute. After
an hour or 50, however curiosity got
the better of me and | haven't been
the slightest bit scared since.
II am afraid of no German alive now.
feel that / can lick any of that crowd
with my fists, and a German with gun
is no worse than one without one if
have got a gun myself
Within the past few hours the CORE
spondent saw the same man lying on
cot in field hospital.
Did you ever hear Of such bad luck?"
said the soldier, smiling. Now I've got
a piece bit out of my leg by a shell splin
ter. There is only one satisfaction; that
is. the Germans had TO stay far away
and shoot shells at US instead of coming
up to where we could get at them Good
ness knows how long l will be laid up
now; but. believe me, if ever / get back
to that line agan-weil, all I want Is an
other chance. Next to that ] want some
thing to eat III the worst way.
You see l have been operated on and
had to take ether and food is not good
for me just now. But I'd give two
whole months pay for one large beef
steak smother in onions. Perhaps some
day when my luck changes ] will have
all the things | want most in lfe--lier-
mans and beef steak and onions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01

ington recently occurred over a GER
tain recent period. The dead were bu-
ried within the sound and range Of
the guns. One man was blown to pieces
by shell in regimental headquarters
town as he was following his colonel
into a dugout.
Three men were killed by one shell
which fell in a trench and another died
of wounds in a hospital. Several of
the men sent to hospitals were wound
ed in the upper part of the body or
on the head from shrapnel.
For military reasons it has been
inadvisable to send earlier or other de-
tails
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
ORGANIZED LABOR
Endorses Public Service
Reserve Movement

Washington, Jan. 3l.-Organized laoor9
official endorsement Of the United states
employment service of the department
Of labor in its work of modelling ana
distributing an industrial army for war
service was given tonight in a Statement
by Samuel Gompers, president OF ue
American Federation of Labor.
Organization of the states for the cam
paign to recruit 100000 voluntary WORK
ers virtually has been completed FIJI
rolment of shipbuilders, the fist 'aSN
undertaken, is expected to exceed Inc
goal of 10000 on the basis Of the INST
weeks response.
State directors of the public ser'"'
reserve, the recruiting branch of the en-
ployment service, were announced W
night. They include:
Maine, Charles S. Hichborn. Augus'''
Massachusetts, William A, CASTOR DUE
ton; New Hampshire, Clarence b oa''
Andover; Rhode Island, Edmund A. pu',
lingame, Providence; Vermont H'op'''
w. Simoads, Montpelier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
American Patrols Inspect
Enemy Wire Defenses

With the American Army in France.
Jan. 3l.-(By The Associated Press. }
"A dense fog which rolled In clouds
over the American sector all through
me night enabled both American ana
enemy patrols to work freely. The Am
erican patrols, unmolcsted inspected
the enemy wire defenses and made 9th
er discoveries of Importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
This Kidney RemedyGIves
Splendid Satisfaction

| wish to state that I have sold DR..
Hilmer's Swamp-Root since the begin
ling Of its manufacture and ALWAYS
recommend it in the troubles for which 1t
3. intended and have never had a single
bottle returned to me. From persona!
experience in handling this reliable RENE
dy / am confident that 1t has curative
qualities, and my customers praise It
very highly. 1 have just opened a new
store, the largest in Vermont, and hope
10 have an increased sale on your pro-
duct.
Very truly yours,
LOUIS c. RIVERS,
, May s, 1916. Montpelier. Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
BRITISH SHIPPING
LOSSES SHOW INCREASE

London, Jan. 2l--An Increase in Births,
shipping losses is shown i'll the official
summary Issued tonight, which reports
the destruction of nine vessels Of more
than 1900 tons and six Of lesser tonnage.
The official statement follows:
Arrivals 1852, sailngs 1909.
British merchantmen 1900 tons or over.
sunk by mine or submarine, 9; under 1915
tons. g. fishing vessels, |.
British merchantmen unsuccessfully
attacked, s.
The sinking Of 10 British merchantmen
exceeds by seven the total for each OF
the previous two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
FAR UNDER ESTIMATES
Are Government Ex-
penditures for the
First Seven Months
Fiscal Year

Washington, Jan. 31.--Government
receipts ana expenditures for the first
seven months of the fiscal year up to
today reported by the treasury show
that actual OUTLAWS have been far less
than estimates made last June. For or
binary war purposes the government
has spent about $3.50, 100000 in the
seven months. although estimated ex-
penses for = months We're S12.3i6. 900
600. Loans to allies estimated for the
year at something over $4,000. 600. 900
have been 1914 900 900.
Thus with the year more than half
gone. only about one- third of the esti
mates has been expended.
Expenditures Increase Monthly
Expenditures are increasing monthly
as the war department. shipping board
ana other agencies make payments on
contracts let some time ago and if the
same rate OF increase as reported for
the last Few months continues, the ac-
tuai outlay between now and next June
80, the end Of the fiscal year. would be
about s7,0o0oO0,O00 including allied
loans
icSeiPlS III tndt time are
estimated at about s3,32o,0o. 900. In
Guiding s2,So0,o00 900 from internal rev.
enue, and s400.0o0.Oo0 from war saw
lngs stamps. Thus, making allowances
for s750,oo0,000 now in the genera,
fund, and for 1880, 00o, 900 certit;cates
OF Indebtedness outstand,nr which
must be redeemed by June 40 the
actual balance remaining to he raiead
~ nond issues or other means wonId
ne somewhat less than $4,000, 900. 900.
rms figure makes no allowance for
expenses which may be incurred in
government management of the rail-
roaos and the proposed $500 900 600
reVoiving fund for that purpose, nor
ior the contemplated creation of a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01

majority Of Tame Socialists under
Scheidmaln are aligned with the Rad
ical Socialists. During the strikes occa-
stoned by the trial of Liebknecht and
by the reduction of the bread ration in
April, 1917 the whole influence of
Scheidmann and the other majority So
cialist leaders was thrown against the
walkouts and they co-operated whole
heartedly with the government in in
ducing the men and women to return
to work. Now Scheidmann and his as
sCciates are represented on the general
strike committee with Haase and other
leaders of the Radical element
This change of heart on the part
of the Government Socialists appar-
emily has been brought about by the
spirit shown by the government in the
Russo German peace negotiations at
Brest- Litovsk; in the treatment of the
Prussian franchise reform and also by
the swing of the Socialist masses away
from the moderate program of the
Scheidmann forces to the Radical
stop the-wa at ANY price demands of
the Radicals
100000 Out in Berlin
London. Jan. 31.-The German strike
is still growing in magnitude, the Elk
change Telegraph correspondent at Co
penhagen reports. In Berlin 900
persons are on strike.
He reports $4,000 OF them are wo-
men.
a great number of Socialist leaders
have been arrested in Various Ger
man towns, according 10 this author
ity.
Extended to Nearby Districts
Amsterdam, Jan S1.-G3ritish Ad-
miralty Per Wireless Press. 1.-The
strike has been extended in districts
near Berlin, especially in Aegel Al
dershof. Spandau and Mariendorf,
where 100000 men have quit work. 4
similar number OF workmen are on
strike in the remainder OF the empire.
Anti Strike Order
Amsterdam, Jan. 31.-The military
commandments Hamburg has ordered a
cessation of the strike there, says the
Cologne Gazette The dispatch adds
that the commander also ordered that
future strikes be avoided.
The Berlin papers explain that the
German authorities do not refuse to
treat with proper labor leaders re-
garding the strike. The government
takes the position, however, that on
important political questions, it cannot
negotiate with the workers, and, in
any case with strikers.
Officials Admit Many Out
Washington. Jan. 31.-Official dis
patches today from Sweden dated yes
terday and based on Berlin newspaper
reports estimated the number of strik-
ers then in Berlin at $4,000, but said
the Socialists insisted the number was
100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
Letter to
Or. kilmer E. Co.,
6inuhamton. NJ. Y.

Prove What Swamp Will Do For
You
Send ten cents to DIR. kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y. for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the Kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Augusta Daily Kenne
bec Journal. Medium and large size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
WOULD CUT THRoATs
Of Wilson, King George
and the President of
France

Greenwich. Conn. Jan. 31.-Erederick
Lqtee, German. was arrested today
on the charge of making seditious ut
terances. Two Greenwich men made
affidavits that Lotee had said he wished
he could "cut the threats of President
Wilson. King George and the President
of France
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
$500. 100000 government war finance
corporation.
$500 100000 from SAVINGS Stamps

Receipts from the sale of war saw
ings stamps are estimated in vary
ing amounts, but many officials believe
that with the augmented sale expected
in the next few months, the govern
ment will receive 00,000,O00 before
June so.
The government is now spending
about s24,000.000 day or sT2S,oO0, 900
a month for its own war expenses anc
s15,000,00O a day or s450,o0O, 900" u
month for loans to the Allies. For
the past three months, expenses have
increased at the rate OF. about $780,
100000 month. but the rate Is much
lower than had been expected, OrIcia:s
of the department now believe that the
cost of maintaining the military estab-
lishment will fall considerably below
the sS,79o.Oo0,oo estimated for the ifs
cal year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
Late Augusta Locals
Printers Trim Blue Bride

The Blue Birds, who took the pIace
of the Athletes at the Colonial aIlevs
last evening, were defeated by the
Printers. who took three points. Fall
conf was high man in both total PIN
fall and single string total. with 115
and 290.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01

10000, doubled with not less than 3D.
900 of them in the trenches in France.
Secretary Daniels said he was oppos-
ed to filling vacancies in the corps ex-
cept so far as might be necessary on
account OF casualties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
URGE MANUFACTURERS
TO DO THEIR PART IN
SAFEGUARDING PLANTS

Boston. Jan. 3l.--An appear "
facturers to nelp themselves az"
country by taking effective nedsu A.,
safeguard their plants from ci"HO :,
enemies and disloyal citizens ihso'
ra,,.;, .,i,i,a,. o;d was issued to-
,inht -. y.,. caa ,ohn A Johnston,
oa.,.s,a,7, ,or,ar,, ,art Of the north
east.
..rso o,a;o,, .aia Cen Johnston
"once having stepped across the INC in as
the field of soldierly preparation ioi 90.
Gent life sacrifice should not De eai'e.
back, at the expense of that eff1cleh'y
this time. to do the police work OF guai'-
ing the property of others ieil s"''
hind that line"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
AIR PROGRAM
Continued from Pace One)

md contracts had been awarded for
400 of the advanced training. Infor-
nation about the combat and bombing
craft was withheld
Contracts for the aviation service
however. exceed in the aggregate the
s6io.0oo.ooo provided by Congress
Contracts Awarded to 65 Firms
The committee was told that con-
tracts had been awarded to G5 firms
spnd that 400 sub contractors were
working
To emphasize rapidity of manufac-
ture in spite Of delays and unusual
conditions. the Colonel said the Han
ley Page. an English machine, was
being made in the United States, al
Enough final drawings for it were re-
Seived only four weeks ago. Four
weeks ago specifications for a Caproni
f,nodel were received and work already
1s progressing on that, he said.
Colonel Deeds stated that the signal
corps was disbursing about S2,000.000
daily. but that the organization has
been so perfected that no invoice re-
manned in the Offices more than -
hours.
Bakers Brother Withdraws
During the hearing questions We're
asked about the Engel Aircraft Co,
which is working on government con-
tracts in which Secretary Bakers
brother. H. l.. Baker. formerly was
interested secretary Baker issued :
statement tonight saying thar when
l,e learned tina; the company in which
his brother WAS Interested had been
Llvcn war department contracts he di-
leCtci Ger Squire TO cancel them but
that the matter vas settled by his
hrother Withdrawing f.nm Che company
an the Yasis of the return Of his &C
tual cash OUTLAY before any deliveries
were made to the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
The Quinine That Does NOT A"'''
Head

Because of tic tonic and laxative enee,,
LAXATIVE Promo Ouinine can be taken
by anyone without causing nervou nervous ons
or ringing in the head. There y 11 Al.
"Rrorno Quinine" Z. W. GRo' ES 80
nature is on boY. 2Cc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-01
GERMAN STRIKES

(Continued from Page One)
great coal and iron miles ana Iouh
daries in the Westphalian region.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-25
ADVOCATES EXTENSION
OF CIVIC HOSPITAL

ATLANTIC GETTY. Sept. @l.--Addr"SS-
irr the nIn.nIlg session of the cnnrrn-
ton ri the American Hospital AsS"rIH-
linn here today. DR., Arthur l.. AnH"r. -.
raul. ih.. PRESIDENT. ahv"rHt"d IN" "N-
tension and drN"lUrInrnt "r rNiSiinE en-
il. hospitals under government direction
fer thr "arG If returned soldiers instead
ri tho present plan Of using converted
.nrnlv posts and federal hospitals and
also tn" hIildinI and cqulppinE "t $I"-
rial military hospitals. This. nc SAID
would Grrn to hr consistent with econ
nmy and with efficiency nt srrvIc" I"
both thu civic and military population.
DR.. Ankcr urged tho adopt ion OF IN"
rrI-,rI al III" spectral committee appoint
I'd la consider - plan "f reorganization
for III" hospitals. mot only because 1t
will h"lp 10 mnll" possible" mn 'asSorlh-
ton nf American hospitals I" prnmot'
he welfare or American hospitals and
To protect III" interest in the hospitals
and hospital work. NOT only hrraus" IL
will moan NOR" rff"riIv" war service or
:;anizatI"n. hr!t hccnuS" it pav"S tn" way
for real ,ff"rtivc hospital standardized
ton"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-25
IS
FOR SUFFRAGE.

WASHINGTON. Sept. GA message
from rX-Prcsidrui Roosevelt 10 The. Fc-
puNliranS IN the s"Iratc WAS brought 10
Washington to-day by Mrs. Florence
Collins Porter. Of California. VINO -
member of the National Woman's Hr-
puhlicnn Executive Committee
"Sarnm"r" Hill. Sept. ~, 1915.
81 earnestly hone every Republican
Will vote for the National Suffrage
Amendments We need II both as
Irar, and War MrHsur". The draft law
rs amended. makes service tn" test or
Of men. Let us Apply 'hr
Same test 10 women let us ncihahu
Civ. tho suffrage tu MI wh" render the
SERVICE Let MS hasc suffrage on SER
vice and not on sex.
TllEupOEt: ROOSEVELT"
Mrs. Porter. who was. on her way To
WASHINGTON 10 work for tho tcdcral
Suffrage Amendment. was called 10
oyster Bay from New York 10y Colonel
Rrrs"v"lL 10 consult about thS vote IN
tn" Sruatc which Will h" taken next
Thursday. Mrs MrGill M"C"rtni"k. 81
chicago. chairman ii lhi$ National Re
publican W"lnaT'$ Executive commit
lee. arrives Tonight t" join Miss Mary
Garrett Hay. who has represented the
committee in Washington thus week.
Voting women from all parts Of the
country are rapidly furussing the Ma
TONS attention an tn" Senate situation.
Even IN states in which tn" women do
not aS yet vote. suffrage is 4 vital
issue. In TWO uf the three pivotal
states Indiana. Illinois and New York.
the womanS vut" will b. determining
factor in the fall elections and there is
a strong lobby here Of both Democratic
and Republican w"n!c- from New York
and Illinois. working for tn" passage "f
tho amendment. III tn" third pivotal
state. Indiana. suffrage is undoubtedly
the liv"SI question in tho fall campaign
after tn" moot pnlnnt as IT,. which poll
teal party has best supported III" war.
Both Democrats and Republicans IN In
diana support tho Federal Amcndnsnt
and each party is anxious II S"e II pass
the Senate as Il measure Of their party.