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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
Henry W. Hasian

The death of Henry y t5asian oc-
rurred II the hospital nero Wednes-
iav nigAt after 4 short illness with
pneumonia. lie VAS born II Boston
about y years ago. He enlisted IN
Co. II. eth u :. Inf. Hume -, 1898.
ana vas discharged Feb. p. 1892. He
vas admitted % he Home rom Bos
ton. sept !. 1914 He Is survived by
j brother. William F. # Boston and
4 sister. Mrs. Catherine Wood Of
Chelsea. Mass. Since being n the
Home he has been employed al the
hotel. also at he hospital. and VAS
4 good loyal worker and made many
friends by his pleasing disposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
TO SEND SUPPLIES
TO RUMANIA

London. Jan 1.-THE British torei=,
Office mas sent the following telegram
20 The British minister n Bucharest
The British ann United states GOV
ar1ments have taken errerCenr- action
with j View o securing nat supplies
arrive N RurnanIa. and he case u Re-
mania. including provision for inarcla
rredits for The purphase Of foodstafs-
s beng considered Al The present SEES
SION Of HE nte--a.liet supreme council
u supply and reIief now sitting a.
PARIS The government ana people o.
Runania may rest assured hat The
council Will do rs utmost o secure thu
adequate measures shall 1e taken for
the furnishing II supplies IS earl "a
possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
Everett w. 0unton

Everett ". Duntor. who was report
ed as died OF disease was a native II
WhitefieId, son of Ny and Mrs. Ernest
E. Dunton. who now live n Portland.
He would have been = Years % age had
ne lived until next month. He -as
called to The colors MAJ >. 1915. and
served as i musician n he 18th Imam
Try band. Re had been wounded HIT
mad recovered sufficiently 20 De dis
charged from the hospital. He was
we'll known n Gardiner ana as 5, al
had been employed Al Beane lug
store. leaving 20 attend Kents Hill sem
mar Later he engaged IN farming
and stock raising IN WHITEHEAD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

I>ennebec Lodge. No. 70, Degree e
Honor, Of Gardiner, aeld its reGu-
lar meeting Wednesday afternoon -
the nome If Mrs. George kilgore. !
Water street. with large attend
ance. Two candidates We're led into
the mysteries of he degree. Deputy
Crane Chief Of Honor Ethel Ran!.ln
Of Imperial lodge of Augusta WIS
present and made some very interest
ny renarks. after which refresh
nents were served. consisting :
sandwiches. pickles. axe. PIE nd
coffee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
CUT YOUR SHOE BILLS
WITH NEOuN SOLES

The answer TO the problem OF shoe
wear lies IN the use OF Ne5lln Soles =
50 says H. 1. Evans Of Steubenviile.
Ohio
For FIVE months. SAYS Mr. Evans. y
have been wearing the same PAIR OF
Neoiin-soied shoes at my work al the
La Belle Iron Works and they are
good for two months more wear. AS
nv work takes me to all parts OF the
mill daily where have 10 walk over
Cnders. Stag. etc. II IS simply cut oi
the question 10 buy anything else TO
take the place OF Ne6lin Soles.
You too-and your whole farnily-wlll
find Neolin-soled SHOES wear long and
SO save money You can get them n the
styles you like at almost any GOOD snoc
store And any repairnan will re-soie
your worn shoes with Neolin Soies-
scientifically made TO be durable. COM
Portable and waterproof. They are
made by The GOODYEAR Tire & Rubber
Company. Akron. Ohio. who also make
Wingioot Heeis-guaranteed to out
wear any other heels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
NATIONAL HOME

Officer # nc DAY, capt. stephen :.
watson.
Thomas 4 Noian. ale L :. NAVY.
has been discharged ~ surgeons
certificate IS having -ecovered his
usual health ana S able to supper
himself outside the home.
Hugh Da.ev. ate %. \. Sd Conn.
INF former member. reported
Thursday for IT, admission.
F7Irloughs We're granted Thursday
-o Louis kapjan 10 Baltimore ana
Edwin N. Higgins 70 Boston.
The moving picture program for
Friday erening VII De Miss Gerald
ne Farrar n I'll" Turn Of ne
Wheel" 4 Goodwin feature. a>lso 2
pa.h.. \aMs raAL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
Major and Minor
Baseball Leagues
Reach Agreement

New York Jan. 1.-THE major and
minor baseball leagues At a confer
ence tonight reached an ag-eemen,
which amounted % 4 virtual lbro-
cation If The national agreement n
sofar as Il affected the business re.a-
lions Of me leagues. with Tie dis
-lnct understanding that each Of the
organizations IS 70 respect he ter
r,torial and cont-acru-ai rights Of
ne other Dar-v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
LuCHFIELD

Alfred Bartlett. vino Aas been
passing few weeks n A.lslon.
Mass. with his sisters. returned
home Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Small and
daughter Mary. VINO have been visit
ing at the home OF E. ". Small.
went 10 West Gardiner Wednesday
10 visit Mrs. SInaIls parents. Mr..
and Mrs William Goldsmith.
The local branch of the New Eng
land Milk Producing Association
VIII meet at The Grange hall. Mon
day at 1880 a. II. The New Eng
land Milk Producers Association
will meet in Monmouth at Camston
hall Tuesday Al so P. NJ. The bust
ness manager. Richard Potter. will
be the principal speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
Seat Sale Tonign,

The I1ailowell seat sale and season
l-cIeg coupon exchange for he next
TWO attractions Of the Augusta En-
,eIta.nmen, Course opens this evening
II o'clock Al Whites Drug Store.
Az the coming attractions ara
among the best Of The season arg"
sale IS anticipated. The car service
tur las, week entertainment vas ax-
reilent ana Supr. Bowie says u VIII
be eEan better for the future cntey-
-alnments-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
Red Cross Notes

Every woman VINO can sew s neede
At once 10 neip make So -elugee gar
'nents These garments VIII De rushed
20 The homeless sufferers OF Belgium
ana northern France. 4 carmen .uIn-
picted n January mas twice the relief
value Of 4 garment not completed in.
III next month. Speed VIII save lives.
Go 10 Christ church parish house Nor
day. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday ana
Saturday afternoons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
BARGE REACHES PORT
AFTER FIVE-DAYS BATTLE

Mereghan- \. :. Jan. ls-Ba--e 7s-.
owned BY the Lenigh TRANSPORTATION
Co.. was owed n here codav. by the
government steamer Grace L.. after
being battered i've days with storms.
She reported that she mad been one
of three bar-es when eft Portland.
Me. for New York N COW q the
tag LehIgt. Jan. u The Tow al,
INTO storm taar night ana ! The
morning nc Aawser between the
first and second barres parted ana
he Two released craft drifted be-
fore the gale in q northeas,eriv d.
rect.on. The next day he other
barge cast loose from the 10. 50
and was not seen ny the crew Of tn.
later again. BY the AID Of 4 small
sail the 50 vas able 10 make lie
Nova SCOTS coast where she was
picked Up. IN on BOARD are we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
BOARD OF TRADE
FAVORS CHAUTAUQUA

a meeting Of The Gardiner Board
Of Trade Vas held THURSDAY evening
Al the City building % consider me
matter OF having Community Chau-
tauqua during the coming summer,
II was decided 10 have the Board Of
Trade take hold of The affair. provided
ara obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
First Libby Prisoner
Dies in HOiyOke. Mass.

liolvnke. Mass. Jan. 1t-Plnlandcr
A. Streerer. the first Union soldier =
enter LIBBY PRISON, died here ms
morning. aged IS, He was captured
At the first battle Of Bull Run while
serving with the Second Vermont
Infantry ana lost 50 pounds during
his Imprisonment. He was born n
Vermont Mrs. Strce1er ana Two sons
survive ninl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
SEATTLE POLICE
STOP PARADE OF
|. W. W. WORKERS

Seattle. Wash. Jan. l6.-Approxi-
;nareiy 5nn persons. leaving an open
air mass meeting and starting par
abe through The cltys business dis
trlct singing y. " " songs" wnr"
1isburs"i early tonight by tWentr
mounted police officers supported ~
rvn automoDiIes containing polio"
armed with carhInes ana behind these
a platoon Of police vita clubs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Al the special meeting which ara DE-
ing held a The Highland avenue Meth
odist Episcopal. church tins Friday eve
ming will be observed rs rounS people 5
night ana al roung peop.a are corl:al-
y invited 10 De present. The suite !
of the talk by The pastor VIII be Mas
Iery OF the Heart. The service wi:
begin at 80 with a -5-,ninuta song se.-
vice. Strangers always We ONE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
APPOINT SOOkINE
OMSk MINISTER

Onsh. Central siberia. Monda
jan. lS.-jBy The Associated Prass
john ~ookine. .orrner first secrctar'
Of TIN Russian embassy II Washing
ton. has been appointed foreign min :
lsIer OF the Onsk government. Toda y
he emphasized The urgency Of sup
plies OF clothing ana ammunition
and declared that because of their
lack. 80 per cent. OF the troops hal
been forced 20 return from The front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

The funeral of the atc Mr. and II s
Ray CASTOR vas held Thursday after
noon AT 80 clock from the home 81
the former parents III Pittston. Ce.
M, McGraw pastor of the Methods,
church AZ Dresden. officiating. IT,
bearers We're Benjamin. James and ~
bert CASTOR and Herman Cross Thl
bodies We're taken 20 Be!non, TO-. il
lernenl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
POLISH GOVERNMENT
SHIELDS LITHJ ANA
FROM BOLSHEN IkI

London. Jan. 16-The Polish CO.
eminent has Professionally taken OVER
the administration QI LitiIuanla -
protect the countrr- from ne Boil
snevlki according % telegram
from Warsaw today. The acton WIS
taken At the request OF ne presi-
dent III the Lithuanian republic,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
seat Sale Tonight

-. scat sale ana season
So. change for the next
81. ,us ii the Augusta En-
arse opens this evening
LEX al Shoreys Drug
1mlng attractions are
# h. season. a large
,4:cd. The car service
w.. entertainment was eH-
AZ. -lpt. Bowie says it will
--.-, for The future en-
....-,s ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
Lester S. Yeaton

The death Of Lester :. Yeato-: oc-
CURED in The hospital mere Thursday
H was born n Rockpor- about -
years ago. He enlisted n Go. H. ST
Ne. Inf. May e. ls9s. and vas dis
charged OCT. 80 1888. He vas ad-
rnI,.ed 10 the Branch form North
Eas,on. Mass. Nov e. 1915. A
cousin, Erasrus Yeaton Of North
Easton. SURVIVES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

The Star Club VII meet IN Friday
evening at the home Of Mrs. E-na
Eodgkins. South Gardiner Those Wa
intend To so are requested 10 =, 4,
Beane : Cor iel a, o'cioc.:.. wher= a
team Will ,Ie waiting. II stormy therl
VIII not DC "a meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
McAleer. Neither

Mss Annie Belle Metzier daughter O.
Mr. ana Mrs. William a. Ie,zier o.
South Gardner. was married Jan. %
10 Harold Arthur McAeer. son Of NJ
Frank NrAleer OF Gardiner, by Rev
j. B Whlle'nan OF Greenfield. Mass. at
ST. James Episcopal church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
l.. B. Slosberq
294 Water St.

Elm street While She vas Engaged
IL operating tho dumb waiter the
rope parted and allowed The box 70
tan upon both her wrists. breaking
them both. Al las; reports she was
reported as progressing Is We'll -
might he expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

r make a final clean up Of the
Specla! lot goods purchased by the
Ha!loweil Remnant store exceeding
low prices will prevail Saturday, An
opportunity - buy AZ prices which
-...l..v admit of rg2Iyrent is present
vi Tor the tnrift-Wise shopper
.Aly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

William Thompson Of Chelsea was
among the out-of- town visitors IN
this city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

capt. ana Mrs. William GORDON of
randolph lett Thursday for Surry
where they are 10 become the guests
of relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
ALL OF is |. W. W.
DEFENDANTS ARE
FOUND GUILTY

sacramento. Calf. Jan. l6-A.l the
IS defendants in the 7. " " con
splracy casa we're found guilty by n
jury IN the United states distric,
court here tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
Bowling Teams Split even

The Coionia!s ana Athletics 'ook
.wo points eacs N Ting Cits League
match Thursday evening al n. C1l-
on:ai alleys. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Mrs Johnson of Monsoon. who was
formerly Miss Harriet Mari OF this
city. is a guest al the home of Miss
Helen Wood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Frank Flynn. who has been the
guest of Capt E. L. Wylie Pitrston.
has returned 10 his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Sergeant Stewart Sears of the Vet
eflnary Corps. I. :. A. is passing a
lew days with Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Nj and Mrs. William. Goud of
Whitedeld were calling THURSDAY ON
Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Mrs. Charles II Cooper Of East
Pittsron IS passing The weekend
with relatives III this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Daughters Of Veterans Wi!
hold a meeting This evening al g. !.
7. hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
Both Wrists Broken
Bv Falling Dumb Waiter"

Mrs. J. Walter Leighton met With
a serious and somewhat peculiar ac-
cldent on Wednesday al her home on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Alfred Faulkner ana son Donai,
eft Thursday for Their nome il
Whitehead. after passing tbs Week IL
Ills CIV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

;. NJ. Partridge of North wh,tetie!d
was calling on Gardiner friends Thurs
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
LOCAL NOTICE

Donce N Tirelnen Association
hail TINS Friday evening Il ; clock.
gwen by Sanborn Lodge. l. .. p :.
Al ne latest ana best music.
Ladies zoe; gents 81;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Emerson Brown Of Renton. Who IS
serving il The Jury Il Augusta. was
a -ues- -uesdar b, Rev ana Mrs..
{. m Perry. M!ddale street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Z. P Flanders OF Lowell. Mass.
vas among The out-of-.own business
visitors Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Henry Parker of Winthrop VA 2
business caller IN TINS city THURSDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Thomas Hanson OF Newport, 2. =
was n This clIy Thursday calling n
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

MISS t4e!en quinn. student nurse
! ,h- Sisters hospital. Wa.erville.
passed THURSDAY a; aer home III ms
c.r--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Miss Esther White oI Bangor 5 4
guest II the home OF Mr.. and M:s.
George L. Lowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Mr,. Z. Z. COOK II Portland : VS.
ing le: sister Mrs George :
.,urkc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Timothy Turner ola ReVeI.E,
Mass. vas business visitor ii this
INV Thursdy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Mr.. Fer. Decker Vi Camden IS
WISHING Her ducnter Mrs. Willard
ia. ding. Cor a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Nj, ana Mrs. : A. Trask lef. N
Thursday for Boston. where they VIII
pass l Week with relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Miss Ruby White eft THURSDAY
[or Waier'-iiie where SIZE Will pass
ne Weekend with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Charles E Mckenzie Of ReadIieid
: passing =. few days III this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

William Tiffany lamp No. i I. :.
II. ~ held u campfire ana smoke
talk Thursday evening. vhlc~ vas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
Gardiner Local Items

Marston IF New Mills
Il health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
FROM HALLOWELL

:. y Markham OF Turner was i
bG-.acss visitor n this city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Georee AraJu left Tnursday for 3,
few days rIslt VITA friends N Boa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Mrs. Jameas peWeaver II Canton
The guest # hc,' sister. Mrs. Ches-
;ci, stevens Second .tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

-- ..,Gldates are 10 he
IKE morning service at
Street Free Baptist
. rYenIng 4 song. es-
...s .ngca by Mrs. Ella Ring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

2.
~, treaties; Thing IN
IA When ~ say the word ''spe-
~e mean ust what Webster's
4, r.a..enal Dictionary means.
;.nEulshed by some I'M
Uncommon, extra Crdi-
l-v d.st ngnsired by su-
IA .vcn importance. power
ms ellis YOU all about
r.. 3. 5, Thing III Life
H.. 1.e IS n the hands OF
.-. whose artistic work in
.-... -,v~' VIII he remembered.
...- T. plays opposite to her
t. 4pahio players N the
a. .J.lun, Lest.na. David But
--...5 -.Ucoin. Edward Pell, kate
ride A.. caches" Jackson.
b. .a me bill as Virginia Fear
Il w.. rice This makes the
= y ~~la,' ana Saturday bargain.
an n.a prlces 10 al. Big aitlac-
o,, 9fn.ng- Little Women" Ian.
SILVER King Feb. SIS: Edith
veil. a Woman the Germans
,- ,a TIia Arthur on Feb. 81;
y 7. \ l-r-nan feature, Queen Of
Il -. md Arbuckie N "Campjns
lies. IRE only 4 few u the
81 ..t. EtI 4 il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

Mrs. Oliver Cray OF Richmond was
ii this CITY Thursday. calaiing On
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

linus Of Whiteneld was
~. a.direr Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

.ya Fr.day afternoon and
hazards Will not meet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

-.- II Boston was a bust =
u Iardiner THURSDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

MI and Mrs Earrnona Packard 81 I
Thursday for Their nome II Lowell.
Mass. ot.er passing TWO weeks WI.
relatives r TIES cit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
Local NOTICE

lance Library hall Fri.
--v, --cd~ welcome. lanlldlt>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17

\ Greek restaurant keeper a; Hart
ford offered on his typewrltten bill OF
lare the other day:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-17
..MI SEMENTS

, ..- 9. ne Sea Next Monday and
sea Special To-Day The
,-.s.e.; -prg n Life" IN 7 Parts;
va" 'earson ~ Ter Sr'ee. ,
So. 0 Ieeis n All. Shows $50.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-15

land and always was for participation in the war for America. His voice can never mean much for us. Negotia- tions with America are no longer pos sible for us It wanted the war and that is it's affair.""
 The mesmeric spell which had been cast upon the people as the result of reading daily "an unbroken chain of victorious announcements" Dr. Much lon points out, was dissipated when Foreign Secretary von Kuehlmann de- clared publicly that the war could not be won "militarily." It cost von Kuehlmann his post but it awakened the German people to the fact that they were on the precipice of national disaster. Thereafter the censors per mitted less optimistic and bombastic news reports.
 Loss of the war was charged by the former Krupp expert to two grave mistakes by von Ludendorff, describ- ed as the brains of the Germany army" in his failure, first, correctly to estimate the wonderful possibili- ties of the American troop transport and his false assumption that Marshal Foch's resrve army had ceased to exist in June, 1918. Ludendorff, he said, gambled with the existence of Germany He was like a jockey in a long race who forced his horse far ahead of the rest of the field and who, toward the end, when the others be- gan to gain with their carefully re- served strength, used whip and spurs in a desperate effort to win, virtually killed his mount and yet lost after all"