davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1915-05-11
German Losses Now 1,263,573.

Copenhagen. May N.-Total casualties
among the Prussisn troops TO date are
I.2ss573. The latest lists contains 1856
names.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-11

English railways will this year re-
quire 5000, 900 new wooden ties.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-11

CAPT TURNER commander the who stood the bridge
and went down with his ship but picked several hours later by
boat in the vicinity.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-11

Bahia. Brazil. yearly imports 5000
bags of rice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Went Cack on His Authority.

Leslie Stephens Siugie meeting with
Freeman. the historian. was in the ma
ture of Il collision. Il came in contact
with him only once he said He
wrote Il life Of Alfred for the Diction-
airy Of National biography under my
elltorship, hut declined 10 DO more
because we ha0 Il difference Of opin-
ion as to whether .Athelstane should be
spelled with an a. That was, con
fcsS, a question TO which ] was culpa-
bly, Indifferent. hut had taken com
petent advice, and my system q forget
what it was had been elsewhere sane
toned by the great historian Siubhs
Now, as Freeman was never tired of
asserting the infallibility Of Stubs. /
innocently thought that ! might take
refuge behind SO eminent an authority
The result was that for once Freeman
blasphcmed Stubs and refused to CO.
operate any longer in al unscholarlike
enterprise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Wednesday Brighton Market
Stock Yards Dec

SHOCK dTuS, Dec. 10.
The mich COW market was again
dull with prices on the average run Of
sales ranging at. last weeks quota
tons. The best COWS sold from $500
125. Good to choice from $685.. Or
binary COWS from SS5GtG5. Supplies
were light. as shippers owing TO the
weak market are bringing in small
strings Thera were some YER nice
COWS incluCed in Tie offe~ings this
uaa,- a. market
raee co++le so1d r,o-a re9liIv r.3n
+ec. t,.,cr ,.;-1, efich.}y 3rr,n., -o,,e
- H. ,,tos ,r~.,.iol,, r,,-o7 :, -.
co,4 ,eeo,ir,.,z .,4 III -ha cz,-ar a,1
.olo,r, +,.do
y,l--oscr-c+t,. co--..-- r-ti,1, oo,rc
prhC.+ Cornors col "a cows f-orn
-G-rf7e5 Ni,oe r. r7ofhr,ol- so,d II
e ~. COWS - ca r-r,.-sa e,l . For
I'm --oIf u ror.er, eo-a " ,-,i,,-, f-So--,
s4o6.qo = {. 7,;-nr .el5 4. cn,1s trara
e-nz - --.e~, rol5 - ,o,,.e
(ro~,- eo-9,e- y --arso-7 said >
COWS I'm, e7s- LA n. e-- NJ il
FandoIl scls !, c,v,. r,.r sr,D
Baef carrie veal Cajree Hogs. Shea
I.amhs-fIau < 1,crren ssl1 u swine av
1900 1bs.. at a. oyea av 1850 lbs, AZ
ne. 10 cows Nv. no ill., al IA. and 10
COWS az. coz lbs al 23c.. lG0 veal calves
10 lbs. at SIC. ana 90 calves av. 1ko lbs
at 4ic. 80 hogs av. IL lbs. a; G6Jc. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
LEWISTON man
DETAINED
IN n. H. inquiry

Colebrooh, y. H. Dec. 15-lt was
learned tonight that Fred H. Brown, fed
eral district attorney for New Hamp-
shire. has been called into the investiga-
ton of alleged violations of the alien
contract labor law in recruiting men for
numbering operations in the woods north
of here His appearance in the matter,
il was said, had in view the presentation
OF the facts to the federal grand jury if
sufficient evidence was developed. A L.
Falkner of Cleveland. the inspector who
directed the recent detention Of Is per-
sons as alleged violators of the law. is
in charge OF this supplemental inquiry.
Most of those who We're taken into cus-
tody have been released on bail.
Mr. Falkner said the mention previous
ly made in dispatch of the name of j,
II. Swan of Lewiston, Me" as among
the men detained was incorrect The i'm
migration inspector added that his i'll
quiries had not connected any person
named Swan with the alleged violations
of the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
ENGLISH SPELLING.
Consider. if You Please, the Words
Victual and Tongue.


Were you ever perplexed by English
spelling: But what foolish question.
The rest of the world is agreed that the
man who insists he is never at a loss
for the correct spelling Of word is a
prevaricator Of the nth degree. But
how did eur speech happen to be thus
encountered: The French use count
less silent letters, but there is such
system about their liberation that it
can be mastered by the average mind.
German is absolutely phonetic. as are
most of the Romance tongues. Greek
IVES pronounced rs il was spelled. and
Latin is simplicity itself for all that
the classical! scholars disa gree as to the
sounds Of the novels and a few of the
conSGnauts.
Nine. Bernhard when she was urged
to present her plays in the speech of
the American people declared. English
is not language: ii is violent exercise.
AM its spelling is impossible Many
q fchoolDoy and cir, will agree with
her What justification is there for
such Z word rs "victual," which must
be pronounced Just rs il was in the
days when 1t was spelled v-i-t-t-l-e?
And, While we are on the subject Of
our native. tongue. how shall we Justify
t-o-n-g-C-c. 4 spelling that is nonstrous
I in the light Of the languages develop
ment: Up TO the beginning Of the
nineteenth century that word was
t-u-n-g. with here and there pelantic
faddist who put on airs When he wrote
t-o-n-g-u-c. Our accepted spelling is an
im;tation Of the French ''langue' just
as victual is an imitation of the Latin
"victualia," handed down by half bak-
ed schoars.-St Louis Globe Demo
pyet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Uncle Sans Big Checks.

When the government pays clain
or debt 1t is done by treasury war
rant, signed by the secretary Of the
treasury. In May. 1904. the secretary
signed a warrant for $40.000.000, which
was delivered to ]. P. Morgan & Co.
Of New York rs disbursing agents Of
this government on account OF the
Panama canal purchase. This was the
largest warrant ever issued. The
largest sum previously covered by a
single government warrant was for
S7,20o.OO0, paid to Russia in 1868 on
account Of the Alaskan purchase. The
next largest sum was S5,5o0,OO0, paid
in 1876 to the British government on
account Of the Halifax award under
the treaty Of Washington for infringe
ment Of fishing rights in Nova Scotiar
waters. In 1899 this government paid
Spain, through the French ambassador.
500 900, 600 for the Philippine Islands.
but this sum was represented by four
warrants of S5,OO0.O00 each.-Philadel-
phia Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

conditions of each successive loan i'm
proved, the issue price Of the FIVE per
cent. type having been 971a. 9sh and
~ Tor the three loans and the sub
scrlptions respectively 4,5o0,0 00. 600,
5000, 100000 and 1850, 900 900 marks
He asserted that the conditions of the
loans in enemy countries had grown
progressively worse.
Dr.. Helfferich declared that Great
Britain had badly underestimate the
costs Of the war. He asserted that a
statement by Sir Edward Grey, Brit
ISL secretary of state for foreign af-
talrs, at the outbreak of the war that
the conflict would impose hardly
greater sacrifices on Great Britain if
she participated than if she remained
neutral. would scarcely be repeated
now. He said David Lloyd Georges
idea al the outset of the war that, in
accordance with British traditions, il
could be financed to large extent
through an extra taxation, had met
with q stumbling block in Parliament
and that the taxation proposals, in
stead of financing a material part OF
the war costs, would scarcely suffice
to pay the interest burden. He added
that Great Britain was struggling to
maintain the balance in the ordinary
budget
DR.. Helfferich then reviewed the
successive British loans which, he
said, had brought England from a SIC
per cent. to a per cent. basis and
presumably TO 5 per cent basis for
the next loan. Ee also discussed the
relative depreciation Of British ana
German government stocks and the
efcrt of this on the Franco German
loan in America. The effective inter-
est rate on this loan. said Or. Helf-
ferich was over per cent. and even
At the bonds had sunk below the is
sue price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

Every weekday at noon the chimes
Of Grace church, in New York, send
down into the clatter of Broadway the
strains Of old familiar hymns. The
other day the chimes had just finished
Pleyel's hymn. They began new
melody, which in the midst Of the
city's roar was not at first distinguish
able. Then the tangle Of notes I'M
wound itself and through the noises OF
the street sounded the sweet notes OF
Just as Am. Without One Plea
Car wheels clanked, car brakes shrek
ed, iron shod horse hoofs smote the
stones of the street, motor horns blew
raucously; there was the sound of a
myriad human feet and Of many hu-
man voices. and through it adjust
as Am, Without One Plea"
Pedestrians took up the theme and
hummed it absentmindedly. Old scenes
were brought back, old faiths strength
encd, old blessings remembered
Christian Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Silk Culture In Italy.

About 500 A. DIersian monks first
brought silkworm eggs concealed in
the head of hollow staff 10 Constan-
tinople Thence silk culture spread in
to Greece A little later conquest car
ried it to Sicily. From there to Italy 1t
was but step. Soil. climate, people.
suited 1t, The industry took root.
grow. throye and continues to this day.
The thrifty peasant manages to get
silk and oil and wine from the same
small holding. First he plants his oul-
berry trees. sixteen feet each way.
Next he prunes the heads into q hol-
low cup and trains his vines all over
them, and finally around the edge he
sets shelter Of olive trees. So all
seasons bring him labor and the re-
ward OF it.-London Standard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
VANISHING GOLD.
What Has Become Of All That Precious
Metal That Has Been Mined?

What Has Become OF All That Precious
MstaI That Has Been Minsd7
What becomes of gold?
Where is all Of that yellow metal
that has been mined?
1t is one Of the oldest metals in hu-
man use There are gold beads dating
back to the stone age. 1t is an object
of almost universal desire. 1t is proof
against almost all the influences which
destroy other metals. and it has been
mined in enormous quantities. Yet
today more than two-thirds of the gold
in use has been dug since 1919.
What becomes Of the rest? Where
is the gold that set Jason wandering
into the Black sea, that filled the treas
uries of Croesus, that paid the terrific
tribute which Persian kings assessed
against the Punjab: What has hap
pened to the yellow dust and "elec-
truman alloy Of gold and silver
which negro traders brought down the
Nile to Egypt for 1900 or 5000 years ?
Ancient gold. like that Of modern
times. was used for money and for Or
naments. but both have disappeared.
Where:
The most enduring of metals and
vet the most eyanescent. perpetually
sought and vet constantly escaping the
hands Of even the successful seeker
that is gold. What is the reason for
its curious clusiveness ?-Chicago Jour
nal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

s3&AkN - ~ y = q 3 V ~ 4 assa I
Bed. Of Prehistoric Trees Under the
Earth's Surface.
You know all about mining. or, at
least, you know the sort Of things that
are obtained from the depths CT the
earth, such as gold, iron, coal. salt and
precious stones. Did you ever hear Of
mining timber? The chances are that
you did not, and vet there was time
when the mining of white cedar was
one Of the most important industries
Of New Jersey.
earth in pursuit Of the great and per
fectly preserved logs were not compelled
to dig deep pits, for the trunks Of those
prehistoric trees were seldom more
than fifteen feet below the surface.
Many Of the logs were as much as six
feet in diameter. and one was found
with 1850 annual rings. Beneath this
tree. which had fourished in its native
forest for more than thousand years,
there was dug up another tree Of an
even earlier forest with more than 500
rings.
New Jersey Is by no means the only
state in the Union or the only part of
the world where prehistoric trees are
to be found so perfectly preserved that
even their characteristic odor is re-
tanned. Near Salem, o., a large guam
tity of timber was dug up at a depth
Of forty feet, the trees incased in a
thick layer of glacial mud, and it is
nothing uncommon In eastern Michigan
for the diggers of wells to encounter
tree trunks sixty feet down in the soft
earth. The wood thus obtained is the
best wood to be had, especially for fine
cabinet work. In Germany it has long
been the custom to dredge the deep bed
of the Rhine for ancient logs, out of
which the cases Of the finest toned pi-
amos are Observation-Disclosures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
WILSON WRITES
INSCktE HON tVss
THE SWISS HOME

Berne, Switzerland, De. 4~.--t H.
Paris .-f'resi.el. l.son 4I..a "fi.te-l 49,
inscription Iur Inc aultlIe- nome 49,
ing ms name 20 ne .e-l~.-.eu ii eIao~f-
ate exercises here On g -c4..Der -.
Americans in Switzerland have Co.,
tributed ,GtDJ loI tarec Vi thuse nol.-e-
which are sLitacie IvT LEM, tr.4-ls POI ls T.
along the frontier Where .s}riss AoIa.c. :
are guarding the long Ane unuer r.zor-
Gus mountain conditions.
The mrs; home was NAMED GeoFs
WASHINGTON, the second Abranam Lin
coin and the third Woodrow wilson.
The dedication ceremony will be atteno-
ed by the Swiss Presdent-elect. by the
members of the diplomatic corps and the
federal assemblyrnen and by the com
manders of the army. Pleasant A. Sto-
vail the American minister to Sw!tzer-
land, will make the presentation and
will read letter from President Wilson
The President elect will respond in be-
half of Switzerland, and Col. Wldbolz,
commander of the third army DIVISION,
in behalf of the army.
The inscription written by President
Wilson is now being carved over the
door of the home. 1t reads
This home was erected by citizens OF
the United States as an evidence OF then
admiration for the Swiss republic. OF
their gratitude for its hospitality and fol
the cordial. sincere friendship which has
always existed between that ancient re-
public and the government and the PEI
pIe OF the United States OF America, q
friendship based upon common principles
of life, common ideals and common as
piratiors."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
First EnuIish Book on Sport.

The first book on sport ever printed
in the English language was a rimed
treatise called the "Boke Of st. AL
bands" its author being woman
Dame Juliana Berners. Its second
edition was printed by Wynkyn de
Worde in 1896. A descendant Of her
family, Lord Berners. was the trans
lator of Froissart's Chronicles Is
is true that old manuscripts existed
such rs the "Venerie de Twecy" of the
time Of Edward H., but it was Dams
Ju!iana who was the real ancestress
Of sporting literature in England, fol
she also composed an essay on hawk
ing and another on Fishing With an
Angle" the last being of such excel
lence that IZaak Walton himself did
take hint from its pages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

An honest compliment was that paid
to NJ. de Nendome. who, while COM
handing the French army in Italy. dis
patched young nobleman to announce
TO his master the victory which he had
gained at SuZzara. The latter while
attempting to describe the battle be
came several times much confused in
his narrative. when. although the king
preserved his gravity, the Duchess of
burgundy, who was present, laughed
so heartily that at last the young gem
tleman said. Sire. it is easier for NJ.
de Vendome to win a battle than for
me to describe it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
SoIubjIity of Gold.

Gold is one OF the group OF metals
soluble only in that mixture Of nitric
and hydrochloric acids known rs aqua
regia. 1t has been found. however.
that the presence of certain organic
COMPOUNDS renders gold soluble i'll by
drochloric acid. Thus mixture of this
acid and chioroform is found to be n
solvent Ethyl. or ordinary alcohol.
methyl alcohol and anyl alcohol are
among the other substances which give
to hydrochloric acid the power of dis
solving gold. The solution takes place
slowly in the cold acid and more quick
~ on heating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
G0VEEIn,h,IhiENT RECEIPTS WILL
FAIL BY S81,525,500 IN 1916,
SAY THE TREASURY ESTIMATES

Treasury estimates of ordinary interna.
revenue receipts for the fiscal year end
ing June so, 1916. are s272, 900 compared
with $3.50, 1888, 100 last year, thus indicat-
ing a further anticipated revenue reduc-
ton from this source of more than Sill
600 600" The bill today was reported
back to the House favorably with a view
to consideration TOMORROW. Party lead
ers have requested all members to be
present tomorrow in anticipation of a
lively fight. Majority Leader Kitchin de.
clared. however. that its enactment by
the end of this week is certain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

is supposed to have been due TO heart
failure as Mr.. harrington vas about
town yesterday.
Mr.. harrington was born in Newburgh,
~ T.. a son of Daniel and Eva Earring
ton When a mere hoy he went to New
York City, where he obtained employment
as a store boy. Later ne began to pur-
chase drug stores that We're in a run
down condition, replenished their stocks,
built up a good trade and then sold them
at profit At the same time he became
interested in the New York City-fire de-
partment at a time when practically all
apparatus was hauled hy hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Doesn't Advertise.

"You take g cheerful view Of life,
l hope" remarked the optimistic per
son.
Not enough to notice replied the
individual with a crouch.
You jest with me-"
Il said, Not enough to notice
sometimes feel moderately cheerful,
but don't believe that makes it in
cumbent on me to go about wearing a
fatuocs smile and shouting. oh, be
joyful" "-Birmingham Age-Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

There are 1900 international cor.
Iespondence schools students in the
British navy. These men, in time Of
peace, have been devoting their spare
time on board to gaining technical
knowledge Of some trade or industry
which viii provide them with a good
livelihood when they leave the SER
vice. In the regular army the institu-
ton has 1900 students. and about 1900
more were called to the colors with
the territorials and reserve forces dur
ing the frst month Of hostilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
AN INCENDIARY
THEORY DISPOSED
OF AT HOPEWETT.

Washington. Dec. 15-Prelminary
reports from the Department of Jus
tice agents who Investigated the re-
cent confagration at Hopewen, va,
indicate that it was not the work OF
an incendiary and practically dispose
of the matter so far as the department
is concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Ths Desradatisn q Aaattse.

The Degradation 81 Matter.
II we examine the Life history u
any substance with SUFFICIENT knowl-
edge and sufficient care, says the En-
gineer, we shall find that nature pro-
vddes means and forces that little by
little are turning that substance into
dust. The manipulations Of man
greatly assist In the process. But ma
ture itself is always active In it and
even without mans aid Is quite COM
petent to achieve the task. At times
we strive to hinder the process, as, for
example, when we apply paint to iron
work in order to prevent it from rust
ing But we can hinder 1t only for a
time, and even then we merely check
the degradation of one substance by
degrading another. Thus we have con-
stantly to renew the paint on our iron
werk. The former coats disappear
wholly or In part, and the material Of
which they were composed has turned
to dust. We may accordingly look
forward to q time when all matter will
be uniformly distributed as dust
throughout space, a condition that, &C.
cording to the nebular hypothesis,
actually did prevail at one time, before
the universe, as We know it, was
formed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
DEhUNCIATION Of ADMINISTRATION
MARKS RETIREMENT Of DR.. SHAW

''that the direct cause Of the war, the
injustice and the selfshness which per-
mits governments. as well as individ-
uals, to ignore their obligations and du-
ties to each other. But can the United
States be said to be in superior posi-
ton? How can it plead for Justice in Eu-
rope when it denies justice to its own
women? How can il claim that written
agreements between nations are binding
when it violates the fundamental princi-
ples of its own national constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

Washington, Dec. i5.-Treasury esti-
aaies that receipts in 1916 will fail by
si'r-a'5H d. meet disbursements, includ-
ms q Sl0aao c00 postal deficit, are cited
" The House ways and means committee
n'io@ty report on the emergency rev.
,Aue Law extension fled today as evil
'ehct Of necessity for addition taxation
" Is estimated that extension of the law
ahll De-. q, 1916. would provide 6,S0000
month
Revenue from distilled spirits, ferment-
s. liquors. and tobacco decreased s25oeo.
N the last fiscal year. the report says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16

army to attempt an offensive.
The reported concentration OF Ger
mans doubtless accounts for the man!
air raids which the Entente Allies are
making behind the German lines in an
effort to upset the movement of troops
and destroy shelters, camps and sup
plies of munitions which are neces=
sary for an offensive.
General Townshend reports the re-
pulse of further Turkish attacks
against the British position at Kut-
El-Amara, Mesopotamia.
There have been no changes in the
situation on any of the fronts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
S15,000.0OO WORTH
OF !AEROPLANES
FOR BRITISH

New York, Dec. l5.-1t was said in the
financial district today that the Curtiss
Aeroplane Co, has closed . contract with
the British government for 15.C00, 900
worth Of aeroplanes. In the fiscal year
ended Oct 81 last the company produce i
more than s6.eCo.00o worth Of aeroplanes
and motors, most of which went to the
British government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Parasol Monoplanes.

The ''parasol plane" is really b.
moved. the engine. pilot and observer
all sitting under the upper plane and
thus giving rise to the nickname OF
''pa-asol." THIS type Of monoplane is
chiefly used for directing the fire Of
the guns. In an ordinary monoplane
it is difficult for the observer to see
below him-Pearson' Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
new AND STRINGENT RECUL ATOMS
!: have Been IMPOSED AND ARE TO
Be ENFORCED ON PASSPORTS

Washington, Dec. 15.-Rigid pre-
cautions against further misuse of
american passports were announced
by the State department today under
an executive order issued by Presi-
dent Wilson. New and stringent regu-
>iations have been imposed and to en-
force them there will be established
Immediately in New England a spe-
cial Aureau Of the State department
directed from Washington by Coun-
selor Polk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Saw His Finish.

"Oh. Oh" exclaimed impatient Mrs.
Naggs. I've bitten off the end of my
tongue"
well, l certainly feel sorry for my
self" rejoined lie heartless Naggs.
Hereafter there will be no eLd to
your tongue"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-16
Excusabie.

Miss Short says she's only thirty
and I'd swear she's five and thirty il
she's day
well. you see. I've heard she was
rather backward child, dear. and didn't
learn to count till she was fye."-Ex
change.