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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
AMONG THE CLOUDS \
Ono Bath Party Passes the Week End
in White Mountains.
Oath Times, June y

> (Batn Times, June ~
L. P. Weber, N. Gratz Jackson, A..
B. Stearns and H. A. Walters returned
Monday afternoon from a hike in the
White Mountains. They left Bath
Saturday morning at six o'clock, going
to Lewiston by electrics and there took
steam cars to Gorham, and then pro-
ceeded up the Madison Path to Mad
ison Hut at the foot Of the Cone Of Mt.
Madison. After supper they climbed
to the Gone Of Madison and registered.
Saturday night they passed in the
Hut and after an early start Sunday.
going to the Gulfside Trail over Mts.
Jefferson, Adams, John Adams, John
Quincy Adams and Clay to Mt. Wash
ington, reaching the top. $3.50 feet
above sea level, about Sunday noon.
They passed the afternoon and night
at the Tip Top House. leaving there at
3 A. M. Monday via Crawford Path
over Mts. Monroe, Clinton, Franklin
and Pleasant to Crawford Notch
where the train was taken for home.
Workmen employed in the building.
of the new Tip Top House are working
an average Of rs hours per week, on
account Of cold. The thermometer
Friday night last registered below
zero.
Only one party had registered at the
several Cairns this year before the
Bath party. and that on May Oath.
Very little snow except in the ravines.
Weather for the three days ideal, and
as warm as could be expected for the
altitude,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
BRUNSWICK CHAMBER COMMERCE
HOLDS CELEBRATION WEDNESDAY,
and THURSDAY TOWN DECORATED

Brunswick Business Mems Associa-
ton and the Board of Trade Wednes-
day evening, May y, having voted to
merge into the new body. The new or
ganization elected Joseph McKeen,
president: Joseph Letarte, vice presi-
dent; Willis E. Roberts, secretary;
Omar Tondreu, treasurer; Benjamin L..
Kurdish, Henry A. Stetson, ]. w. Pen
nell, Henry S. Smith. L. P. Caron and
Herrick T. Mason, executive committee.
A few days later the officials ap-
pointed a committee on retail trade,
consisting of Ellery c. Day, chairman;
Warren S. Morrill,, secretary; Ralph
P. Bodwell, Omar Tondreau and Har-
vey ]. Given. This committee was in
structed to arrange for a celebration
and June 9 and 10 were selected as the
dates.
This committee organized itself into
general committee in charge Of the
celebration and appointed sub commit
tees.
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ITALIAN TROOPS take POSSESSION
IMPORTANT POINTS METH0DICALLY

Rome, June Z, via Paris, June s, 4.35
A. M.-Italian troops are proceeding
methodically to take possession of the
most important positions along the
frontier. according to a statement sign
ed by General Cadorna, chief Of the
general staff, issued last night at Cen
eral Italian Headquarters. The state
ment follows:
Slight Resistance
"Our advanced troops proceeded me-
thodically to take possession Of the
most important positions beyond the
frontier, all along the line, meeting
with slight resistance. At the same
time closely contested artillery duel
continued on the plateaus Of Lavaronne
and Folgaria. The same is the case
all along the 1sonzo river from Capo-
retto to the sea, where we are in close
contact with enemy. Strong advance
formation protected by powerful artil-
lery actually have reached this import
ant line with the object Of establishing
themselves solidly at the most suitable
passages and Of installing there bridge
heads commanding the banks. thereby
insuring safe crossings.
Threaten ToImino
Beyond the Caporetto mountains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

Brunswick. Me-, June s.-Brunswick' 8
youngest organization, The Brunswick
Chamber of Commerce, is to hold a
celebration Wednesday and Thursday
and the town is in gala attire. From
one end Of Maine street to the other
the stores. banks, residences and 9TH
err buildings are gay with bunting. Ev-
cry trolley pole and guy wire supports
a flag and on the hall flags and pen
nants are festooned from tree.ato tree.
Never before have the merchants Of
Brunswick attempted anything on so
large a scale as this celebration and
never have they worked together so
well as at the present time. Everybody
is full Of enthusiasm and offers Of sup
port and assistance from merchants,
men and farmers are being
received.
The Chamber of Commerce was or
ganized less than a month ago, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
PRESIDENT FEELS DEEPLY THE
ACTION OF SECRET AIRY BRYAN
IN RES|GN|NG FROM CABINET

Washington, June S.-President Will
son by his every word and act today
showed his deep feeling over Secretary
Bryan's decision to resign from the
cabinet He accepted the resignation
ysaHCeatest reluctance and only aft
efMe had become firmly convinced
that he and the secretary were I'M
alterably apart on the note to be sent
to Germany.
Ever since last Friday, when he be-
gan to feel that his views and those
of Mr. Bryan could not be reconciled.
the President has made no secret OF
his sorrow to his closest advisers. Sum
day he called at the home of Secre-
tary Tumulty to discuss the situation.
Since then he has seen Secretary Bry-
an several times and has done his ut
most to win him over to his point OF
view. During a conference the two
had at the White House yesterday,
however, it became finally evident that
Mr.. Bryan would leave the cabinet.
Not wishing to be questioned about
the situation the President directed
Secretary Tumulty to cancel his reg
ular Tuesday conference with news
paper men this morning. but later he
rescinded the order and saw them. At
the conference he looked care worn
and his replies to questions were quick
and sharp. Just before the cabinet
meeting he saw Postmaster General
Burleson for short time.
Mr.. Bryan's resignation, 1t Is known
was discussed thoroughly at the cabinet
meeting and final efforts were made to
get him to reconsider his determination
The President again spoke his deep re-
gret when Mr. Bryan told him he could
not remain in the official family and
other cabinet members Joined in the ex-
pressions of their chief.
Immediately after the cabinet meeting
the President went to the White House.
taking Secretary Tumulty with him. he
talked little on the way. but severai
times referred to Mr.. Bryan and his high
regard for him. For several days MT.
Wilson has been suffering from violent
headaches and this afternoon DIR. Gray
son, his physician, insisted upon his
making a round of the golf links. 1t
was while he was away from the White
House that the definite reports that Mr..
Bryan had resigned reached the public.
A few minutes later the President re-
turned and authorized Secretary Tumul-
" by telephone to announce formally
the acceptance of Mr.. Bryan's resigna-
ton. He requested that the newspapers
be asked not to speculate about who the
successor would be.
Tonight Mr. Wilson remained in the
White House with his family and retired
early,
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The Man Who
Takes! !. Place
Of Sec. Bryan

WASHINGTON June S.-Robert Lansing,
successor to John Bassett Moore as coun-
sellor of the state department. becomes
secretary Of state ad interim tomorrow.
when Secretary Bryan's resignation
takes effect. He is son-in-law OF John
W. Foster, secretary Of state under Pres
ident Harrison, a lifelong Democrat.
and has been an international lawyer Tor
many years. While there is much gossip
already as to President Wilson'S prob
able selection for the secretaryship 1t
issthe Presidents plan to make no I'M
mediate appointment. 1t would not be
surprising If he made no change in the
present status Of the departments per-
sonnet for two or three months.
Secretary Franklin K. Lane Of the in
terror department has been frequently
mentioned as possible successor to Sec
rotary Bryan, but the belief exists that
he will not be chosen on account OF his
Canadian birth and the fact that the
President would find considerable diff
Guilty in finding a man to take over Mr..
Lanes important work in the Alaskan
Railway and other important projects OF
entirely probable that the President will
make no shift in his cabinet at all, but
will choose new man to fill the va
cancy, In we'll informed quarters 1t is
considered very likely that he will retain
Mr.. Lansing as secretary. To do so would
require search for another counsellor, a
post most difficult to fill.
Mr.. Lansing has prepared memo
randa for practically all Of the i'm
portant notes that have gone. to bel
lgerent governments since the Eu-
ropean war began and is looked upon
not only as an expert in international
law. but as clear thinker and ad-
wiser. He is comparatively young
man. On many occasions Mr.. Lam
sing has submitted. memoranda ex-
pressing views differing from those of
Mr.. Bryan, but he had tactfully avoid
ed embarrassments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
BRITISH LORD
CHANCELL0R'S
OFFICE EMPTY

London, June 9.-(2.So A. M.)-The diff.
ficulty Of filling the office Of lord chan
cellor Of ireland has not yet been over
come. The Unionists claim the appoint
ment for the Right Hon. James H. M.
Campbell. Unionist member Of the House
of Commons for Dublin University. but
the Nationalists strongly oppose this on
account of Mr.. Campbell's Ulster sym
pathies. The Nationalist yesterday held
a meeting to consider the question and
it is understood that Mr.. Campbell will
be induced to abandon his claim to the
lord chancellorship and accept a judge
ship instead.
The Nationalist at their meeting also
passed q resolution on the motion Of
John Dillon, one Of the Nationalist lead
ers declaring against CONSUMPTION.
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SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
SURROUNDING ExAm| NATION
j.. IN ANNAP OILS DEPARTMENT

Annapolis, Nd, June S.-Commander
F. A. Traut, head Of the department
Of modern languages at the Naval
Academy. testifying late today before
the naval court Of inquiry which is
investigating charges Of irregularities
in examinations at the academy, told
of suspicious circumstances surround
ing the first examination in his de-
partment. Testimony previously had
been given to show that the papers
Midshipman ]. D. Moss claimed to have
received from mail from an anonym-
Gus source and the contents Of which
We're distributed as dope" were papers
that had been prepared by the in
structors for the examination in mod
ern languages.
One morning. according to the tes-
timony, after the examination papers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
NATL WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS
CALL FOR DOWNING PROHIBITION
and UPLIFTING Of Temperance

Cincinnati, June S-Opponents Of
prohibition and opponents Of temper
ance held full sway at the opening ses-
sions Of the annual convention Of the
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers to-
day. Let those men who call them
selves Republicans and Democrats and
at the same time are endeavoring to
foist prohibition upon those great
parties" said Congressman Jacob M.
Meeker of Missouri, let them say why
they have not been with the national
prohibition party for the last quarter
Of a century and let them get into the
Prohibitionist party with all the other
political malcontents who are trying
to ride into public favor on this single
issue.
In the campaigns for the coming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
BEST TYPE OF CONSTITUTION.
That Of the United States Brief but
Comprehensive-A Good Model fo-
the Various States to Follow,
New York WORLDLY

New York Worldly
The Constitution Of the United
States remains the best type of a
written constitution.
1t Is brief, but 1t Is also compre-
hensive, and not a line Of legislation
can be found in it. The executive
power is all centred in the Executive.
The legislative power is all centred in
the Congress. The judicial power is
all centred in the judiciary. There
Is no division Of responsibility excep.
in so far as the Senate has a check
upon the Presidents appointments
and shares the treaty making power,
and the President through the veto
has a check upon the legislation en-
acted by Congress.
The powers delegated to the Fed
eral authority are specifically enum-
Grated. The inhibitions upon the
power Of Congress and Of the States
are clearly defined.
In spite Of all the conflicts between
loose constructionists and strict con-
structionists, the Constitution has
never required amendment in any of
its essential provisions. Except for
an alteration in the method Of elect
ing the President and another altera-
ton in the method Of electing United
States senators, the original Consti-
tuition remains untouched. The other
amendments have added powers or
forbidden the exercise Of powers but
they have made no change in the
original structure.
State constitutions are forever I'M
dergoing revision because they lack
the simplicity Of the Federal struc .
ture. They do not. centre the execu-
tive power in the governor. They do
not centre the legislative power in re
Legislature: for these State constitu j.
tons are themselves stuffed with
legislation. The judiciary has no
clear charter.
In the Legislative Manual Of New
York the Constitution Of the United
States. with its annotations, occupies
thirty-four pages, and the constitu-
ton Of the state Of New York. with
its annotations. occupies ia pages.
It Is no exaggeration to say that half
Of the New York Constitution is de-
voted to matters which ought to b
left unreservedly to the Legislature.
and that half Of what remains should
be left to the Legislature under we'll
defined restrictions upon legislative
powers.
Most State Constitutions are
framed In distrust Of the governor, of
the Legislature and Of the people
themselves. In other words. they are
framed in distrust Of Republican SELF
government. In that respect they
are the very antithesis Of the Federal
Constitution.
There Is enough political ability in
the New York constitutional conven-
ton to draft model charter Of State
government II the spirit IL also there.
But first there must be reasonable
measure Of confidence in the ability Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1916
CRITICISM OF BRITISH SECRETARIES
POOLING Salaries
SAYS DISCUSSION POOR TASTE

London. June 8. 4.35 P. M.-The
rather novel project Of pooling their
salaries, recently agreed to by the
members of the new coalition minis
try, by which each secretary draws
yearly about $4,000. instead Of some
receiving $4,000. and other $4,000 or
less. was sharply criticized in the
House Of Commons today during con-
sideration Of the salary Of the minis
ter Of munitions. Dawson Dalxiel.
Unionist, took the stand that If the
secretaries thus distributed their pay
they were altering the amounts fixed
by parliament without the consent Of
parliament. Sir Arthur B. Markham,
Liberal, took similar view, saying
it was a question Of the division of
spoils." to which he strongly objected.
The home secretary defended the ar
rangement, saying it was in every way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

had been prepared. as Commander
Traut and Prof. Fernandez, one of the
instructors in the commanders depart
ment, were about to look over the pa
pers, Prof. Fernandez told the COM
mander he thought he had placed a
paper with a distinguishing sentence
on 1t on top Of a certain package of
papers. When this package was ex-
amined by the two this particular pa
per was not on top. There were a
few other papers containing the same
sentence in the package and although
Prof. Fernandez was somewhat dis
turbed over the incident, the comman-
der suggested to him that perhaps the
particular paper had got in among the
other papers. In the light Of subse-
quent events. however, the incident
was regarded as significant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09

the left shoulder Mathewson has been
unable to take his regular turn in
pitching for sometime and when the
club reached Chicago he was Obliged
to place himself under the care Of a
specialist. The pain has interfered Sc
riously with his sleep. The disorder
extended to the right shoulder yes
terday.
Veteran baseball men who have dis
cussed the case with Mathewson are
Of the opinion that he is suffering
from much the same nerve affliction
that robbed big Ed" Walsh Of the
Chicago Americans Of his pitching
ability two years ago. * sL1ti Y
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ALMA

MRS. NJ. Viola True went to Lewis
'oh last Tuesday. where she will be
me guest of her sister, Mrs. Black
burn.
MRS. George Russell Of Randolph is
,,e guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
I. B. Plummer.
Nnrlss Erskine has arrived home
rom Boston. where he has been pass
Ing the winter.
Hheepscott Valley Dramatic Club
Wv" %,Ii present the four-act drama,
sum Ium valley" in the Grange hall on
saturday evening, June IL.
MSS Ceiia McCobb passed the week.
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q perfect arrangement among the
men interested.
Premier Asquith announced that he
listened to such a discussion with sur
prise and pain. The only question be-
fore the House was whether the new
minister Of munition was to receive q
salary Of $1,000. II the House Of Com
mons was to pry into how this money
should be spent, it would mean the
end Of decencies in public life. The
premier. for one, denied the right OF
the House to discuss the matter.
The speaker ruled that the matter
could be discussed. but he questioned
the good taste Of such a procedure.
For Gods sake, let US quit this and
be Britons," exclaimed F. G. Kella-
way, Liberal, whereupon the House
agreed to the report stage of the sal
airy resolutions
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Coming Events

juno 9-10-Maine Division Sons of Vet
erav and Ladies' Auxiliary. annual
meetings, Bangor.
~ June 10 no to 15vReunion Of Portland
Moulton House. Dunstan.
June 10 to 17-Commencement week al
Westbrook Seminary.
June 15.17-New England convention
June is-Congress Square Sunday School
picnic at Great Chebeague Island. Port,
June 1s-zs-Colby College commence
ment week, Waterville.
June 20 70 2a-Bates College Commence
ms june wees sS- aeTsssHa Commencement.
Brunswick.
June M-Meeting Of Council Of Admin
istration, G. A. r.. Portland.
June 2. Supreme Court law terms'
June 0-Eastern State Normal school
graduation. Castine.
June z2-zs-Annual encampmsnt De-
Portland.
June 22-z3-Annual convention of wom-
ems auxiliaries Of Grand Army. Portland.
June A-Portland High school gradua-
June M-At Augusta, semi-centennial
celebration Of Trinity Cofmmandery with
'j June t MHB Sane Of graduating class
Ct Portland High school at Congress
June 25~state Camp for boys opens for
one month at Cobbosseecontee.
June 26-Annual field day Of Maine
Commercial Travellers Association, sebago
June ss-Convention Of State Associa-
ton Of Rural Free Delivery Carriers.
June N-as-New England Typographical
Union at Portland.
June 2S-July 5-Belfast Midsummer
Carnival
June @-University of Maine summer
term begins, Orono.
July ELegislation passed by last
Legislature, without emergency clause
attached, becomes effective.
July 19-Outing Of Maine Master Plumb
ers' Association at Long Island. Port
land.
July a2-so-summer conference Of Mis-
eionary Education Movement. Ocean
July 3-Eastern Z. c. race. Portland TO
July zEastern r. c. cruise. Boothbay
Harbor to Tenants Harbor.
July 6-Eastern 7. c. race. Tenants
aarbor to Islesboro.
July e-Eastern 7. c. race. Islesboro to
July 7-Esstern 7. c. race, North Ha-
July S-Eastern 7. C. race, Swans
Island to Northeast Harbor.
July 9-Eastern 7. C.. race. Northeast
Harbor to bar Harbor.
July 2-31-Coast Artillery Corps par
ticipate in Joint coast defense exercises
~ r.
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year. it will be well for the sincere
people Of this nation to be on the alert.
We must be on our guard against that
type Of man who will secretly pledge
himself in advance Of his nomination
and election to support Dry measure
or any other measure, simply that he
may obtain the favor Of some gang"
The delegates were welcomed by
Mayor Frederick Spiegel.
Il am opposed to prohibition" said
the mayor, "but I am in favor Of tenn
perance. 1 believe in the widest range
Of human liberty consistent with the
happiness Of all concerned. I believe in
home rule. No person should be de-
prived Of opportunity to enjoy him.
self or partake Of that which he knows
will benefit him simply because some
other person cannot control himself"
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PREPARATION FOR L0SSES CAUSED
BY THE GERMAN A|RCRAFFT--THE
MUNITIONS BILL PASSES HOUSE

London. June s.-(3.43 p. M).-Premier
Asquith announced in the House of
Commons today that the British govern
ment was considering the initiation of a
national insurance scheme to cover the
losses inflicted by German aircraft.
The premier made this statement while
replying to number of questions rela-
tive to the damage done in the recent
German air raids: RELIEF will be grant
ed in all these as well a. in previous
cases." said Mr.. Asquith.
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MISSOURI SYNOD OF LUTHERAN
CHURCH APPEALS FOR PEACE

Boston, June S.-President Wilson Is
asked to appeal to American citizens to
stop supplying munitions Of war to bel
ligerent nations and to exert all his
power and influence for the preservation
of peaceful relations between our coun-
try and the other nations of the earth,'
in resolutions adopted unanimously by
the Atlantic district OF the Missouri
Synod Of the Evangelism Lutheran
church today. Two hundred and ten
men signed the petition which was sent
to Washington.
After asserting answering loyalty to
this country, the resolution expresses the
conviction that the government should
enforce the rights of American citizens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-09
SU MINER PROGRAM FOR ATLANTIC
FLEET REPLACING abandoned
CRUISE THROUGH PANAMA CANAL

Washington, June S.-A summer pro-
gram for the Atlantic fleet to take the
place Of the recently abandoned cruise
to San Francisco through the Panama
canal, was announced today by Sec
rotary Daniels.
The fleet will assemble in Narragan-
sett bay June Is and remain there un-
til July Is, when the ships will dispense
for divisional exercises until July 30.
Bases for the exercises have been des-
ignated as follows:
First Acknowledgment. Second d.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Mass. Third d.
Mass. Fourth divis-
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On a motion made by w. NJ. r. Prin-
gle. Liberal, the House adopted an
amendment limiting the power Of the
new ministry Of munitions ito those al
ready conferred by statute or otherwise
on any government department or au-
thority." This apparently meets the OBJ
lection that David Lloyd George would
in his new office have unlimited power
The House then went into committee
on the munitions bill.
The House passed the munitions bill
on third reading.
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with equal energy and insistence
against all powers who may infringe
upon them in contravention of interna-
tional law"
Continuing, the resolution says:
You, Mr.. President, have not only
made your appeal to International law
but also to humanity BY that appeal
you have placed oSr government and
people under Obligation of obeyihg not
only the international saw but the de-
mands Of humanity as we'll. We VEN
ture to submit whether consistency
should not constrain you to appeal to
all our citizens for reasons of humanity
to stop supplying any or the belligerent
nations with war materials"