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The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
SUBMARINES TO
GUARD PACIFIC
House Committee, Fearing
Trouble with Japan, Au-
thorizes Flotilla.
TWO.WARSHIP PLAN WINS
Secret Message to Lawmakers De-
cides Them on Defense Of Western
Coast by Diving Boats.

Strong defense of the Pacific Coast by
submarines, in anticipation OF possible
war with Japan, is authorized in the
naval appropriation bill which soon VIII
be reported TO the House. The House
Naval Committee, which is preparing the
annual budget. rearranSed the admins
tration building program submitted Oy
Secretary Daniels so that provision
could be made for submarine defense OF
the Pacific Coast. II is the understand
ing that the reason for this action OF,
the part Of the committee is emooolea
in information that came from the execu-
tive branch of the government, the hA-
ture of which is withheld.
Rv a formal vote the House commit
fee agreed TO increase the NUMBER OF
Submarines to be authorized from tnree
10 eight, directed the Secretary OF te
Navy to station them on the faclnc
Coast, and further directed MN 70 naae
rided the vessels could be built at as
low cost there as elsewhere
In order TO keep the naval Dill WltnIII III
,.e limit of a little more than sl4OVo'Voo
the committee cut down on otner features
~ the administration building program
so as to provide for eight supmar~ihes- ~
II reduced the number of destroyers ironn
eight, which were recOiuihehuSN -
Secretary of the Navy, to SIX.
Two warship Plan Wins.
The two battleship program was
adontad The proposal to authorize two
Dreadnoughts was carried by an over
whelming vote.
The "small navy members, heaoeo oy
Representative Witherspoon, OF Misss-
.inpi showed their displeasure with the
ad
nv leaving the committee room peiore
the final vote was taken. Mr.. wilmer
snoon served notice that he reserved the
right to fight the two oattlesnlp pro
vision and other features OF the puiiolns
Five votes were taken on the battleship
proposition in committee yesterday. An
amendment providing for three oatue-
ships was defeated by a vote or eleven 70
seven. An amendment authorizing one
bsttIeship was beaten, fourteen 10 nVe.
Only three members. Representatives
uensIey. of Missouri; Buchanan. OF IL
linois, and witherspoon voted Tor mo-
tion that no battleships be PROVIDED tor
by the bill. The two battleship proposal
was adopted by vote of fifteen to eleven.
Amendment Aids Labor.
An amendment offered by Representa-
tive buchanan, of Illinois, a t'small navy
member" that will doubtless be opposed
by the Navy Department was adopted.
II proyides that no vessel, material or
supplies for the department shall be pur-
chased under contract until 1t has been
demonstrated that the full capacity OF
the navy yards for manufacturing or
supplying the materials mas oeen
reached"
Mr.. Buchanan. who is a former labor
leader, wants to compel the government
10 do as much of its work as possible in
navy yards.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25

ton that at once softens and makes plant
the abdominal muscles and ligaments. They
naturally expand without the slightest
strain, and thus not only Danish all tenden-
cy to nervous, twitching spells, but there is
an entire freedom from nausea, discomfort,
sleeplessness and dread that 80 often leave
their impress upon the babe.
The occasion is, therefore, one OF un-
bounded, joyful anticipation, and too much
stress cannot be laid upon the remarkable
influence which mothers happy, pre-
natal disposition has upon the health and
fortunes of the generation 10 come.
You will find it on sale at all drug stores
at LOO bottle. Write to-day to the Brad.
field Regulator Co., 230 Lamar Bldg, At
l2nta, Ca. for an instructive book.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
AMATEURS IN SHOW SATIRE.
"Prcss Cuttings" CIcverly Presented
at House of Play.

A large number OF members and the
friends of the House of Play gathered
at the headquarters OF that institution.
f9: NJ street southwest last night and
witnessed a clever production by anna
teurs of Press Cuttings" Bernard
Shaw's satirical play.
The part Of Gen. .hachiner was clever
Iy taken by George Talbot Others in
the cast were G. A. Lyon, Raymond p.
Morgan. Miss Zeta Youmans, Mrs. r.
Morgan, and Miss Edith Goode.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
QUEEN ENDS DIVORCE SUIT.
LesIie-sIelyiIIe withdraus Action
Arainst Wife.

London. Feb. 24.-The sensational d.
vorce suit of Alexander Broderick Leslie
Melville against his beautiful wife, In
which Earl Fitzwilllam. one of the richest
and most powerful peers in England. was
named as correspondent, was withdrawn
today.
It is understood that the principals
agreed to a mutual separation at the
expressed wish of the royal family. 1t is
known that Queen Mary has been greatly
shocked at the scandal
Counsel for Earl Fitzwilliam said that
the nobleman would issue q public state
ment denying misconduct with Mrs. Les
lie Melville.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
CAPITAL FIRM SUES WOMAN.
Harris & Brown Company Seek, Il
Recover Jewelry.

New York, Feb. 2L-The' Harris and
Brown Company, of Washington, today
filed a supreme court action against Mrs.
Edith Wilson, who has been stopping at
the Hotel Knickerbocker. to recover SOS
for jcwelry alleged to have been converted
by her.
The jewelry, which has been attached
by the sheriff, follows: A gold watch.
$3.50: two gold chains, 500; one diamond
solitaire, Sl,2JO; a three-stone diamond
ring, $50: one gold bag, $50; one ring,
SIS
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
MOVES AGAINST REBELS.

Quayaquil Ecuador. Feb. 24.-The gov
ernment today took the first steps 10
auell the rebellion which is in progress
here.
President Leonidas Plaza is on his way
TO Esmeraldas TO assume command OF
his forces.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
APPEALS FROM 5o-CENT FINE.
Milk Dealer Carries Case to Higher
Court.

Though fined but 90 cents in the United
States branch OF Police Court yesterday
on a charge OF using a milk bottle reg
istered by another dealer. William A.
Simpson, dairyman, will appeal the deci-
sicn to the District Court Of Appeals.
Following conviction in Police Court,
Mathew E OBrien and Henry Z. Davis,
attorneys for Simpson. filed bill of ex-
ceptions and gave notice OF an appeah
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25

child : bearing a z y
easily be avoided. No
woman need fear the
slightest discomfort II
she will fortify her
self with the we'll
known and time-hon-
ored remedy, moth
er's Friend"
This is a penetrate
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
Indemnity Bill Passes.

Capetown. South Africa, Feb. 24.-The
indemnity bill, growing out of the recent
railway strike, today passed on its second
reading by 81 to IL after a sixteen-hour
sitting of Parliament.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
The Nations Relations
With It's Capital City
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

independent had been devoted to
planning maintaining the handaf principle and suitable
preparations upon which everything depends the particular
objects would benefited and all the rest of the Capital
we'll National Capital must be steadily and seen
whole
No Money for Night Schools.
Whv did the schools have stop this month to the pfu
young and DID, the most and the
of all the public school pupils? Simply because the ap
preparation insufficient Why take larger example, IS the
health department effectively look after the sanitation
In 1905 Commissioners the motion of the writer
called of the highest experts of the National and
District and others consider the milk supply Their
report Europe in America But their reco1enda
closer inspection though presented to Con-
press promptly fully carried this day. Why!
Lack of sufficient appropriation
Under the plans estimates submitted BY the District Comis
1900 and 1870 all the chief needs phys
ca and moral would have been largely met by 1914
appropriations had been made each There was money
enough for them all
No Reason Retard.
The too rapid payment the floating debt borrowed from its
District share of the
the extraordinary of that decade has been
the reason cutting for the municipal service and
other Now that the floating debt has been paid no
sufficient reason appears keeping back the of the Ma
ona Capital The development OF its park SITES its
bridges the harmonious development OF It's n-
ncpa institutions make the Capital the best IN
the world and directly OF the best OF nation call
for regular systematic adequate appropriations under the
All of the past beginning With george
Washington who dealt with the National Capital have realized
its and maintenance impossible unless
the nation does its The patton desires to do Doubtless
its representatives Congress will carry out its will
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
Hooray! Baby To
Rule the Heuss
No Longer Do Women Fear the Great.
est OF Al Human blessings.

1t is a comfort to know that those much
talked-of pains that are said to precede
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
TEN PICKED UP AT SEA.

Fate OF Others Aboard the Danish
Steamer EkliptiI<a Not known.
dispatch today from the German steam
ship Wildenfels reported that she had
picked up a passenger, the second engi-
neer and eight members of the crew of
the Danish steamer Ekliptika, which
foundered in the Bay OF Biscay yester-
day.
No mention is made of the fate Of the
others on board.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-25
Miss dc Kraft in Satin.

Miss Frances de Kraft was gowned in
black brocaded satin.
Mrs. Henry Watterson Hull, of New
York. formerly Miss Juliet Fremont, OF
Washington, wore an imported gown OF
yellow charmeuse with smart tulle over
dress.
of light blue satin with double tunic OF
satin and velvet
Mrs. William Marshall was gowned in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
THE AMERICAN
NUT LOCK co.
HERE TO STAY

new industry known as the Ameri-
can Nut Lock Co. has quietly and unob-
trusively been born in Gardiner. AS the
name implies, the company is the owner
of patent by which the nut on a bolt
Is securely locked in such a manner that
1t is impossible for the nut to become
loose.
Many of the leading machinists
throughout the country have seen the de-
vice and give it unstinted commentator.
Mr. Hall, Maine manager of the United
Shoe Machinery Co., characterizes 1T as
magnificent invention.
The company has secured quarters in
the Armory building and has some of the
machinery Installed. The company is in
eorporated under the laws of Massachu-
sets and is owned and controlled by Gar
diner men. James A. Crane of Waterville,
the inventor, is the president and John
W. Hilbert of Gardiner secretary and
treasurer The two above named gentle
men, together with Frank L. Gray and
Harry n. Wakefield. both of Gardiner.
constitute the board of directors. All the
stock has been taken and none is for sale.
We predict that the American Nut Lock
Co. will soon be one of Gardeners leading
enterprises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
TWO DAYS FAIR At
COLISEUM, DEC. | AND z

The Universalist Society of Gardi-
ner is to hold two-days fair on
Dec. / and 2 at the Coliseum. The
trustees at a recent meeting met and
elected the following committees, a
perusal of which is sufficient guaran-
tee that the affair will be a grand
success; w. r. Frost, chairman of the
whole committee; printing and sale of
tickets, Fred N. Boston, chairman; w.
C. Atkins, II. G. Mann, A. H. Lander,
W. r. Frost, w. c. Curtis; decorations.
Frank Gray, chairman; A. j. Burns,
Fred Morgan, Lincoln Harlow c. E.
Hale, H. H. Eldridge: entertainment.
Rev. John Evans, chairman; Frank E.
Boston, George Gray, c. o. Turner,
A r. Hayes, w. A. T. Blagden, DR..
r. d. Simons. Judge w. c. Atkins
H. H. Stevens. j. J. Trainor. DR. Roy
Hutchings; schemes, C. P. Pitcher,
chairman; n. H. Trafton, C. w. Flynt,
B. w. Jackson, Ralph Mairs, E. w.
Goodspeed. The committees are to hold
their first meeting this Thursday eve
ming at the home of F. E. Boston at
730 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22

Superintendent Of Schools C. H. Abb
bolt in looking over the present en-
rollment of scholars in the Hallowell
schools finds that there has been
large gain over last year. In 1913, 495
scholars were enrolled in the schools
at the present time there are SOC
scholars showing a gain of III in one
Year,. Owing to the crowded condi-
ton in the Clark Grammar school
Grade w has been transferred to the
City council rooms in the City build
ing. This only partially relieves the
crowded conditions. A new MODERN
school building is imperatively needed
and must soon be. provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
A GUARANTEED
RELIEF FOR ASTHMA

Il want every Asthma sufferer in
Augusta to try my treatment entirely
at my risk" Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann
announces GO to Bowditeh- Webster
Co.'s and get 50-eent package of my
Asthmador and should it fail to give
instant relief, these druggists will
cheerfully refund your money without
any question whatever" The Doctor
says further. mo matter how violent
the attack, how obstinate the case or
What else has failed, my Asthmador
or Asthmador Cigarettes will give in
slant relief usually in 10 seconds but
always within Is minutes. Hundreds
of unsolicited testimonials abundantly
prove what my remedy has done, and
l know it will do the same for others. l
am SO positively certain that it will
produce instant relief and will be
found the best remedy ever used that
I have no fears of authorizing these
druggists to give this guarantee or of
their being called upon for the refund
ing of money" No risk whatever is
run in buying this remedy under this
positive guarantee.
Persons living elsewhere will be sup
piled under the same guarantee by
their local druggist or direct by DIR.
r. Schiffmann, st. Paul, Minn.--Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
A Message to Thin,
Weak, Scrawny Folks
An Easy Way to Gain 10 to 80 lbs. o.
Solid, Healthy, Permanent Flesh

Thin, nervous, undeveloped men and
women everywhere are heard to say,
q can't understand why | do not get
Fat. l eat plenty of good, nourishing
food" The reason is just this; 70.
cannot get fat, no matter how much
You eat, unless your digestive organs
assimiliate the fat-making elements of
your food instead of passing them out
through the body as waste.
What is needed is a means of gently
urging the assimilative functions OF
the stomach and intestines TO absorb
the oils and fats and hand them over
to the blood, where they may reach
The starved, shrunken, rundown It's
sues and build them up. The thin
persons body is like a dry sponge
eager and hungry for the fatty ma
terials of which it is being deprived by
the failure of the alimentary canal to
take them from the food. The best
way to overcome this sinful waste OF
flesh building elements and to stop the
leakage of fats Is to use Sargol, the
recently discovered regenerative force
that is recommended so highly by ply
sicians here and abroad. Take little
Sargol tablet with every meal and no.
tice how quickly your cheeks fill on.
and rolls of firm, healthy flesh are de-
posted over your body, covering each
bony angle and projecting point
Bowditch- Webster Co. and other gooa
druggists have Sargol, or can get il
from their wholesaler and will refund
your money if you are not satisfied
with the gain in weight it produces as
stated on the guarantee in each pack
age, 1t is inexpensive. easy to take
and highly efficient.
Caution:-While Sargol has pro-
dueed remarkable results in overcom-
ing nervous dyspepsia and general
stomach troubles, 1t should not be TAX
en- unless you are willing to gain ten
pounds or more, for 1t is a wonderful
flesh builder.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22

BELFAST
Annual COnyocatiOn of the Cor
inthian Royal Arch Chap
ter, No. Z, Held in the
Masonic Temple
FUNERAL NOTICE-LOCAL
RECORD APPLE CROP

Belfast, Me, Oct. 2.-(SpeciaD. The
annual convocation of Corinthian ROYAL
Arch Chapter. No. Z, was held last night
in Masonic Temple and the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Allen L. Curtis, high priest; F. e. Bram-
hall, king; DR.. o. S. vickery, scribe;
Ralph D. southworth. treasurer; Clifford
j. Pattee, secretary; Morris L. slugg.
captain of the host Linwood S. Thomp-
son, principal sojourner. The appointive
officers will be chosen at the time of the
installation. The annual reports were re-
ceived and the Mark Master Mason de-
gree was worked
The funeral services for the late Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
William Brann

William Brann passed away Wednes-
day at his home on the Indiana road,
West Gardiner. He was born April II,
1926, and was the son of Moses and
Susan CThompson) Brann. He has liv-
ed all his life in Gardiner and West
Gardiner and died on the old home
stead, formerly owned by his father
and grandfather, Michael Brann. He
married in 1874. Sybil Towne. He is
survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Mary E. vigoreaux Farmingdale; Sa-
rah T. Millman, Philadelphia: Bertha
Brann. Lewiston; three sons, Horace
and Herbert of West Gardiner and
Robert of Farmingdale. Funeral SER
vices will be held Friday at $50 at his
sons residence on North street. Farm
ingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
Beane's Prescription Drug Store

Rev. w. F. Berry left Sunday night
for Ohio, where he will take part In a
two weeks speaking campaign for
State wide prohibition.
Miss Nellie Mariner. D. d. p, Miss
Hattie Cook as the representative from
Vassaiboro Lodge, Miss Mary Cook.
Mrs E. B. Aver and Mrs. II. d. B.
Aver are attending the annual Rebekah
Assembly In Portland.
Elton B. Aver, as the representative
of Kennebec Lodge is in attendance
upon the session of the Grand Lodge,
/. o. o. F., in Portland. ~
Harvest Sunday was observed at the
M. E.. church Sunday with an appro-
pirate sermon by the pastor.
Nicholas Berry. Perley Kennedy and
E. B. Aver attended the Worlds series
at Boston.
w. A. Mariner is having extensive
repairs made on his house.
EAST-Mrs. Jerry Colby, who has
been spending a week in Cooper's Mills
visiting relatives. returned Monday to
fer home.
Miss Ida Bradley has been quite III
during the past week.
Miss Melvina Masse spent the week.
end with friends in Waterville.
Harry Butterfield of Providence. r.
T., Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Butterf1eld Of
Bangor and F. q. Butterfieid of Port
land were in town Sunday and Mon
day, to attend the funeral of the late
Elmer Butterfield, which took place
Monday forenoon.
viii johnson has moved his family
to Gardiner, where Mr.. Johnson has
employment as carpenter.
Harvest Sunday was observed last
Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church
with appropriate exercises. The install
lation of the newly elected officers OF
the Epworth League was held Sunday
evening in the vestry. following an ad-
dress on High Ideals" by the pastor.
A very interesting service was held.
Miss Blanche Marshall was in VIM
throp and Readfcld for few lays last
week visiting relatives.
Mrs. d. A. Hescock of Maiden. Mass.
arrived In town Thursday for a weeks
visit with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. H.
p. Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
FEARFUL HUM0R
COVERED Face
RES|NOL CURED
septl4t5mos

Paterson, N. j., Dec. 0, 1913: "About
year ago my face began to crack and
get scaly in blotches. 1t soon got
worse and my face was all spotted and
rough, and it itched me very much at
night, and caused me no end of discom-
fort. After month or so, pimples and
blackheads began to show, first in small
numbers and then gradually covering
my entire face. It was awful. The
pimples were sore and the rash was
itchy and my face had a most I'M
slightly appearance. ] could get no
relief. Resinol Soap and Resinol Oint-
ment caused me instant relief By the
time another jar of Resinol Ointment
and cake Of ResinoI Soap were gone,
] can truthfully say that it was COM
plete cure. My face had assumed its
former color and looks, due to Resinol
Soap and Resinol Ointment. They are,
! think, the best for any skin trouble"
1Signed) Robert Troyano, 900 E. 2lst
Street Sold by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22

Aroused from their slumbers at
o'clock Wednesday morning by cal
from a Mr.. Grimm of Richmond for the
arrest for a statutory offence OF MS
daughter and a young man of unknown
name. Judge Atkins issued and Deputy
Potter served the warrant. At least the
warrant was served on the girl but the
man was found to be missing quahues.
The father reconsidered and witndre"
the charge, which resulted in the release
of the girl Both the officials, however,
can now describe to you the glories OF
the early morning when the sun rises IN
a thick fog, if you should ask them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
PITTSFIELD
Local MasOns Attend the Dis
trict Meeting at Corinna-
Season Lecture Course
Friday Evening
VETERINARY ADDRESSES
THE M. C.. /. STUDENTS

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen and daugh
ter Marion of Livermore Falls, who have
been guests of Misses Cora and Nettie
Mosher, returned home Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Lancaster, who have
been visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry K. Lancaster, have gone to Au-
burn, where Mr. Lancaster will engage
in the law business.
william McNally of Caribou and Mrs.
Isabel Written of Palmyra are guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. D. p Written.
Mrs. Abbie Pratt and her son, Harry
Pratt of Zimmerman Mimi, who have
been visiting in the home of Mrs. Pratt's
brother, George G. Gage, left Tuesday
for a visit in New Sharon, Waldoboro.
Thomaston and other points.
T. G. Lancey was a business caller
Wednesday in Hartland.
A. L. Hillman of Unity, who has been
visiting his sister. Mrs. Ernest Thomp-
son, has returned home.
Judson Nichols. proprietor of the Lam
cey House, is in Boston on business.
Mrs Wilbur Bell left Tuesday for
visit in Brewer.
o. L. Libby, county commissioner, and
his brother, Aaron c Libby, are in the
vicinity of Moosehead lake on a business
and hunting trip.
Mrs. Florice Marden has returned from
a several weeks visit in New York.
DR.. ]. Norman Brown, local veterinary
surgeon, spoke to the Y. NJ. c. A. mem
bers at M. c. l. Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Walter Smonds of Madison, who
has been visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. b. Pushor, has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Whitman left
Tuesday for a visit in Belfast.
Mrs. J. NJ. Chalmers visited friends in
Harmony Tuesday.
A number of local Masons were in Co
rinna Wednesday evening to attend the
Masonic district meeting when the Third
degree was conferred. Grand Dist. Depu-
ty b. s. Mathews was inspecting officer.
The first entertainment in the seasons
lecture course which is to be given under
local auspices will occur Friday evening,
Oct. %, in Union hall, with a lecture, "Sa-
lubrities / have met" by John Kendrick
Bangs, who is conceded to be one of the
best entertainers of the day. and on one
should miss this opportunity of hearing
him.
Miss Gertrude Haines went to Clinton
Wednesday to attend the Grange fair.