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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-02-20
A BOLD ROB B E r Y
A V Err T ED.

A very clever concocted
scheme to rob the pantatorium
of B. c. Clark, 812 E. Monroe
st. last Sunday night, was pre-
vented by the timely arrival
and interception of detectives,
who had been aprised of the
intentions of the thieves before
night by one young man whom
the would-be robbers had taken
into their confidence, but who
in fact was a friend of Clark's
and put the officials on to the
game.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-02-20
Feb. 20, Candidates
Issue. 1000 Copies
Sc mt to entire
Colo ed vote.
FEB. 9th.
LINCOLN NUMBER
ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR
ROUTE.

ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR
ROUTE.
Points of Interest-Springfle at
fractions and how to reach them:
Abraham Lincoln's odd Homestead
Corner of Eighth and Jackson
streets. Take Eighth street cars at
Sixth and Monroe streets.
Lincolns Monument-Oak Ridge
cemetery Take North Fifth street
cars from Fifth and Monroe streets.
State House-Capitol avenue and
First street. Take Spring, Governor,
South Second street. or Lawrence
avenue car.
streets. Take West Washington, Gov
ernor. Spring street or Lawrence ave-
nue. cars.
Colored Orphans Home-427 South
Twelfth street Take South Eleventh
street cars at Fifth and Washington
streets.
Colored Masonic Temple-117-119
North Eighth street Take South
Eleventh or North Sixth street cars
from Fifth and Monroe streets.
Parks and Pleasure Resorts.
Washington Park-South-west of the
city Take South Second street and
Lawrence avenue cars.
Reservoir Park-North-eas of the
city. Take North Ninth street cars.
White City Park-East of the city.
Take East Capitol avenue cars from
Fifth and Monroe streets.
State Fair Grounds-North of the
city. Take North Ninth street cars.
Camp Lincoln = The permanent
camp grounds of the Illinois National
Guard. Northwest of city. Take the
Rutledge street car sfrom Fifth and
Washington streets
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-02-20
jim CROW" PARTLY DEFEATED
Southern Democrats Lose i'm
First Skirn1iSh

1t appears that the infamous Clark "Jim Grow" bill
for the District of Columbia has met defeat in the first
round. This BILL as you know, designed as rehec'
ton more than anything else on the coored of this
country 1t is gnominious it is uncalled for No
one worthy of note is making any complaint account
of the nermngng of all in the National Capital in
common carriers There to be the biggest fools in
Congress from parts of the United States you
heard tell Of Why discriminate attempt to humiliate
the Afro American than any other hyphenated
Amercans9 In fact the colored man is not an Afro
American but real American whole-there only
a few here from Africa
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-02-20

sSpringfield-St. Louis Sleeper. Chair
car attached for Limited passengers.
+Limited.
ito Carlinville only.
Limited through to st. Louis.
st. Louis Parlor Cars leave 7:05
a. M, HOS a. m, and sos p. m.
EASTWARD.
For Decatur, Champaign, Danville
and intermediate points.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-02-20

We are the largest importers and
manufacturers of coIored peoples
hair. We guarantee perfect satlstac-
ton or money refunded. This hair Is
positively superior to any on the mar
ket, and will stand comblna and wash.
ing the same as your own. We sell
hair by the pound; hair nets, toilet
articles and Strengthening combs at
wholesale prices. Agents wanted.
Send two cent stamp for illustrated
book on hair at once.
Humdnid Hair Go.
Dept. 70. % Duane ST. New York
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-02-20

SOUTHWARK.
Parlor cars for Decatur and Dan
vile leave 800 a. m. and $40 p. m.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-02-20

Peter Moss, 1113 E. Mason st
fell from three story building at
Titles Livery Stable last Tues
day, sustaining serious injuries
He was taken to ST. Johns Hos
pital.
The Sangamo Club boys seem
to have it on the Leland Hotel
high brows," but the Illinois Ho-
tel brand is hard to catch.
Jefferson Scrogglns is on the
sick list.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-02-20
SHOULD PAY NO attention THEREOF

Because he is candidate for public office, Dr. E. G.
Covington reputable Colored citizen of Bloomington,
Mclean County the town that went dry last Spring was
threatened death DR.. Covingon should put the United
States in search of the anarchist but
withdraw
Such thugs cut. Threats and murderers this black
hand are the specimens that boast of their superiority and
who originate all of the caste laws.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-02-20
1.-THE Road of Good Service"
Time Table.
ILLINOIS TRACTION
Effective June 10, 1918.

Effective June 10, 1918.
Subject to change without notice.
Trains leave Illinois Traction Sys-
tenn station, corner Monroe and Ninth
streets, Springfield, as follows:
NORTHWARD.
For Lincoln, Peoria, Bloomington
and intermediate points.
t11:15 p M.
s4:15 AM. 40: 55 AM. ""4: 55 PM
Sc: so Am. s+12:55 PM. '7:05 PM.
1856 Am. 1855 PM $500 Pm,
sSt. Louis-Peoria Sleeper and Linn
tied.
*Limiteds make local stops.
focal to Lincoln.
**Parlor car Limiteds for Peoria;
no local stops.
For Carlinville. Hillsboro, st. Louis
and intermediate points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
A LITTLE GIRL and
BOY LOSE LIVES IN
ACTON BARN FIRE

Acton, Sept Strapped in a hay
filled barn, which was transformed into
a roaring furnace. a brother and sis
ter. and years old respectively, lost
their lives in a fire which destroyed the
house and barn of Amos Bennett, a
mile from Acton Center at noon Sat
urday.
The little ones were Harold and Beat
rice, the only children Of Mr. and Mrs
Bennett. and neighbors forcibly re-
strained their mother from rushing to
her death in an effort save them.
Rendered frantic by the heart-rend-
ing cries of the children, Harold Hill
of Woodbridge street, North Cam
bridge. boarder at the Bennett home,
flung himself again and again through
the yawning door of the big barn, only
to be driven back each time by sheets
of flame.
Charles Tufts of II Clarendon ave-
nue.. Somerville. another boarder at
bers having set fire to the house, he
was forced to remove his Wife and
four days-od infant from the doomed
structure.
Ex-Governor Eugene n Foss and
members of his party who were in an
automobile near the Town Hall when
the fire started, rushed to the scen~
and did yeomen service in carrr''
furniture from the hove
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
OAKLAND

The Ladies' Aid of the NJ. E. church
will meet at the parsonage Wednes-
day at 2.3O P. NJ
About 40 men went to Portland
Monday with the hand tub to compete
at the muster. Labor Day.
Miss Emma Harding of Bangor and
Mrs Charles Parks Of Richmond, n.
B.. who have been visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lord for a week
returned Monday.
Miss Doris Crowell. who has been at
home during the week of the Central
aine fair, returned to her work at Dix
field Monday.
Murray Leonard. who has been pass
ing two-weeks vacation at the home
OF his mother, Mrs. a. w. Leonard, re-
turned to Portland Monday
DR.. and Mrs Ruel Benson, who have
been passing a vacation at Hurricane
Camp on Salmon Lake, returned to N.
Y. City Monday.
Misses Ivy and Minnie Cross return
ed Saturday from a visit with friends
in Newport r. l., and Fall River
Mass.
Harold Mitchell returned to Boston
Monday after passing a ten-days vaca'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
EXPECT STRONG
OPPOSITION TO
INCREASED FARE

Boston, Sept. 6.-Plans for the in
creasing of the fare on the Bay State
Street Railway system. which extends
from Rhode Island through Massachu-
sets and into New Hampshire and
which ENJOYS the distinction of serving
more communities than any other SIM
liar corporation in New England. have
been completed by that company.
The company will, it is understood
file with the Public Service Commits
sions Of the three states in which it's
tracks lie. new tariff schedule which
viii! include the increasing Of its fare
from five to six cents and the abolition
OF the special school and workingmen's
tickets
To Hold Hearing
1t is expected that this new schedule
will be filed within a few days and that
the company's communication will pro-
vide that the schedule shall so into ef-
feet Immediately.
It is understood that the Massachu-
sets Public Service Commission will hold
public hearing upon the proposed fare
increase, and 1t is expected that there
will be a big opposition to the change.
There ia a feeling in street railroad
circles that the move of the Bay State
Co. to increase its rates is but fore
runner of similar move on the part of
the Boston Elevated Railway Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
Ia RESCUED FROM
BURNING BOAT OFF
BOSTON ON SUNDAY

Boeton, Mass. Sept. 6-Seven women,
six men and 15-months-old baby were
rescued OF Peddocks island Sunday aft
ernoon when the 5s-foot motor boat Maui
titus caught fire from an exploding gas
oline stove and burned to the waterline.
Driven to the stern Of the craft, where
over 500 gallons Of gasoline were stored,
the party Of IA faced death for a full
half hour. The party. which was rescued
by the crew Of the steamer Nantasket
and z. W. Reed of Hull in his s5-foot
motor boat Luna. the I'd. included Mr..
and Mrs Louis P. Carey Of "A Mt. Yer.
non street. Somerville; Agnes May Ca
rey. aged Is months; Mr.. and Mrs. Teddy
Cusiek Of Rockport. Martha Cusick of
Rockport, Mr.. ana Mrs. Abraham Forest
OF 13S George street, Medford; Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Gorrier Of Wakefield, Joseph
Goldman Of 81 Intervale street, Roxbury:
Lena Silan Of the same address, Frank
Beonilla Of Everett and Elizabeth
Fleming Of Federal street. Beverly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
BAD SMASH-UP NEAR
FALMOUTH GIVES DRIVER
OF CAR SEVERE INJURIES

Portland, Me, Sept. 6.-With two
broken ribs and other injuries re-
ceived in a collision, Howard Rams
dell Of Falmouth walked three miles
to his home after the accident, col
lapsing on the front doorsteps when
he arrived. His mother, who was
awaiting his return. heard him as he
fell and when she found him lying on
the steps she called for help and he
was soon in bed, with a physician at
tending to him.
Ramsdell, who is employed in one OF
the Portland garages. was on his way
home at 2 o'clock yesterday morning in
a Buick car, numbered D 267, and as he
crossed the Martins point bridge he saw
a big team in front and coming toward
him. Ramsdell was on the right side of
the road, driving his automobile partly
on the car track, and he thought that
the approaching wagon was too far over
his way. He claims he sgnalled to the
driver to turn out but that the man with
the team pulled on the wrong rein, caus-
ing the outfit. which proved to be one of
the Chase Transfer wagons. to turn
sharply to the left.
The automobile struck the team
with terrific force and was almost
completely wrecked, while Ramsdell
was thrown out and received the in
juries above mentioned. The team
which suffered little injury proceeded
on the way to the city. Three of the
four wheels on the car were sma shed,
the engine broken in pieces and the
mud guards bent and broken. The
wreck was afterwards moved to the
side of the road so as not to interfere
with the automobile travel, and Sum
day night it was taken away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt Henry Nc
Dewitt.
Henry A Kirkwood returned Mon
day to New York City after passing
his vacation with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry c. Kirkwood.
Russell Stafford returned Monday to
his home in Providence after passing
a week with his brother Howard A.
Stafford. gardener at the Home
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Butler of
Wakefield. Mass, who have been the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Barrett,
returned Saturday to their home
Rev. E. g. Philbrook, pastor Of the
Baptist church in Sanford. was the
guest Monday Of the Rev. ]. E. Coch-
rane chaplain at the Branch.
Three members reported Saturday
from furlouEhs. Byron w. Charles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
five RECORDS
FALL IN MIDDLE
ATLANTIC MEET

Philadelphia. Sept. 6.-Five district
records We're broken in the annual
Middle Atlantic a. A. L. track and
field championships here today. James
E. Meredith, the University of Penn
sylvania Splinter, representing the
Meadowbrook Club. won the half and
quarter mile runs in rapid succession.
After winning the half in 1:59 3-5 he
established a new record in the quar-
ter. which he ran in so rs seconds,
Other record breakers We're H. E.
Barren, Mercury A. G.. who won the
l20 hurdles in 16 Is; James J. Conner
ford, Shanahan G. c., who put the
shot AZ feet 10 IA inches; j. l.. Bro
cheim of the Germantown Boys Club,
who threw the javein 149 feet 1
inches and Fred Hasselberg, Mercury,
who threw discus 100 feet. II inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
J RICHMOND

Mrs. Emma NJ Pike will go to Cap.
itol Island, where she will pass short
vacation with Rev. and Mrs. c. c. NC.
Donald.
Mrs. F. r. Duren has been visiting
her mother, Mrs. H. Hammond. in
Fairfield this week.
Mrs. Virginia Hall and Miss Hall OF
Portland are visiting at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson d. Thurlow.
Mrs. Charles Berry and daughters
are visiting at the Bates cottage al
Five Islands.
Mrs. Addie Saunders is visiting al
the home Of Mrs. Harvey Hathorne in
Woolwich.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Gaubert are
are passing a few weeks at their sum
mer home at Capitol Island. They have
as guests Mrs j. G. Flagg, DR.. and Mrs
F. B. Peabody. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Harlow and Mrs. Sarah Cook.
The youngest hunter at Merrymeeting
bay this week was probably Harold
Herbert, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. J.
Herbert. aged 10 years. He was sue
cessful in bagging two ducks.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Alexander re.
turned home Friday from a months
vacation at Rangeley. They were &C.
companied by Rev. and Mrs. Samuel j.
Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe f. Wood are
passing the week at Capitol Island.
Miss Maud Kimbal is visiting her
brother, George Kimball. She has been
passing the greater part Of the sum-
mer at Boothhay Harbor
Among the many things seen at
Waterville fair was the hand-painted
china done by Mrs. Wallace N. Price
Of Richmond She won IL Of the Ia
prizes for which she competed, getting
first prize for raised paste and gold.
making the third time she has got it
at that fair.
Joseph Newell will return to Boston
Monday after passing two weeks va
cation with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Favor have re-
turned from a twoWeeks vacation
with relatives in Old Town.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Blanchard have
returned home after passing two weeks
with friends in Augusta.
Miss Gertrude Weston passed the
week -end with her sister. Mrs. Charles
Mason, at West Gardiner.
DR.. 8. s. Costellow has returned to
Burlington, VT. after passing his va
cation with his mohter
Merle Small has returned to New
York after passing the summer with
his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Smith have re-
turned from East Lebanon being call
ed there by the death Of Mrs. Smith s
brother. Frank J. Goodwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Southland passed
the weekend at their cottage on the
New Meadows river.
A social dance will be held Monday
night. Sept. s, in the new Grange hall
at Richmond Corner Lees orchestra
will furnish the music.
Mary Stewart returned Saturday
morning after few days visit with
her brother, Daniel Stewart, Show
hogan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
SOUTH GARDINER

Mrs. Frank Elms and niece. who have
been visiting her brother. Emerson Lew
is, have returned to their home in Ban
gor
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beedle and chill
own.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Joerg and son Os-
valid, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. James NJ Rowland, have returned
to their home in Yonkers, n. Y.
James E. Potter has gone to North
ampton. where he will visit his son Lee.
Sherburne Metzler of Bellows Falls is
enjoying a vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Will Cetzler.
A large number from: here attended the
fair at Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs David Abbott of Sher-
burn avenue are receiving congratula-
tons on the birth of son.
Jerry Preble, who has been confined to
the house by illness, is able to be out.
The M. c. r. r. station was broken in
to Saturday night. Entrance was gained
by the breaking Of the front Office win
dow. A small amount of money and a
Td1OT UclOHStiS W Tue agent, MI. I1dIIlS
were taken.
Miss Pauline Elliott and Kenneth Mel
son, who have been visiting Miss FL
liotts grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. JUS
tice Eldridge. returned Saturday to their
homes in Dorchester. Mass.
Miss Florence Smith and sister. Miss
Averiil, have gone to Providence, r. l..
where they will visit relatives.
Mrs. Milliken, who has been visiting
Mrs. Edward Smith. has returned home.
George Pushard is moving into the
rent owned by L. C.. Potter, Bartlett
street.
Mrs. Julia Eastman Of Boston is visit
ing friends in town.
Mrs. Fred McPhee and daughters Della
and Marion, who have been visiting rel
atives in thown, returned Saturday to
their home in Rumford Falls. They were
accompanied home by Mrs. Sadie Ames.
Miss Mural Staples Of Bath, who has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Alfred Cros-
man, has returned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
FARMINGDALE

William Fox has been poor health
during the summer. His daughter. Mrs.
Clara Wylie Of Dorchester. Mass, is
visiting him. Two grandchildren,
Misses Doris Fox and Eme Wylie. are
also guests.
house party. which consists of eight
grandchildren, his daughter, Mrs. H. J..
Tuck OF Fayette, and his sons wife.
Mrs. E. E. Hodgden Of Medfeld, Mass.
Mrs. Hodsden will return to Medheld in
time for the opening Of the schools
where Z handsome new r--tdArss
awaits her Homecoming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
DRESDEN

MILLS-Monday evening a surprise
party was given to Miss Marion Nc.
Conbry. In spite Of the unfavoraDle
weather about 80 people were present
Miss McConbry soon gained controlt
of herself and proved capital enter.
tainer games, vocal and instruTenta
music being enjoyed throughout the
evening. Rev. Mr.. McGraw. pastor OF
the NJ. E. church. presented in very
nice manner Miss McConbry with a
sterling silver dressing set to which
she responded Refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served.
Several from here attended the fair
at Waterville Thursday. Among them
were Mr.. and Mrs Harry Pushard. Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Pushard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Mcdonald, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
cDonald, F. c. Goodwin, Miss Daisy
Palmer, Frank Houdlett and Mrs. Will
Houdlett.
Fred Howarth Of Roslindale is at
the "Fredsmoyne" for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Houdlett, Mrs.
Marie Card, Mrs. Annie Packard, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Call, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Carlton took an auto trip to Cam
den Sunday.
Two little girls from Hallowell gave
ballad dance last Thursday and also
danced the new steps at the new a.
sonic hail. The did extremely we'll and
showed careful training by their teach
err, Mr.. Lee.
Thursday Of thsi week a moonlight
dance will be given in Dresden Masonic
hall. Music by Lees orchestra.
The Star Club will meet Friday in
the upper hall of the Masonic building.
All members are asked to attend.
The Ladies' Aid will meet Tuesday
at the parsonage.
Mrs. Marie Card is the guest Of her
brother. w. r. Houdlette
Charlie Bickford and sister. Miss Liz
zie are at his home.
Mrs. Alonzo Hall and daughter Ruth,
who have been at Mrs. John Gates,
have returned to Boston.
Miss Marguerite White Of Richmond
is the guests Of friends over Labor
day.
Mrs. Kate wingate is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Avis Bickford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
YOUNG GIRL SAVES
LIVES OF z men
AT NEP0NSET, MASS,

Boston. Mass. Sept. 6.-Thirteen-year-
I'D Gertrude Meleedy of IS Port Norfolk
street. Neponset, saved the lives Of two
hen and attempted to rescue two 9TH
ers, when boat in which the men were
proceeding from Squantum to Quincy
overturned off Neponset early Sunday
evening.
The men who were drowned were Har.
~ Ernest White of / Brooks avenue,
South Quinck, and Robert Craig Of "a
Liberty street, South Quincy.
Those rescued by the Meleedy girl
were David Brown. SO, of IS Taber
street. South Quincy, and William
Forbes. As, of 173 Walnut street, Nepon-
set
The girl, who was rowing a beat
containing four other children, includ-
ing son and daughter of Mr.. Forbes.
went to the assistance of the struggling
men. and by extending oars managed
to get them into her boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07

from EAst Bownheld; Charles o. Tur-
ner from Lynn and E. S. Brown fom
New York City.
Furloughs were granted Saturday to
Albert B. Butterfield to Boston; Will
lam A. Holley and Charles F. Field to
Saco; jeremiah J. Sullivan to Augusta.
and William Callahan to Milford.
Major W. P. Jackson and Expert Ac-
countant Lewis S. Friedman. of the
war department, Washington, d. c..
arrived Monday on the annual tour of
inspection Of the Branches This is
Major Jacksons third successive trip
here, an unusual occurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
BOWDOIN

Never did the returning sun usher in
day more glorious as when on Sept.
the members of No. 9 Sabbath school
went to c. H. webber's shore to pass
the day. The invitation was extended
to all members who cared to leave
cares behind and join the merry pick
nickers. After lunch was cleared away
the party grouped themselves for a
snap Then the splash of an oar
could be heard. with an occasional, II,
I've caught one" echoing back across
the waters Of old Cobbossee. Not until
the long shadows silently stole in re-
minding that the picnie-day was at an
end did the party turn reluctantly
homeward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
AUGUSTA INDEPENDENTS
WIN At RICHMOND

Richmond, Me-, Sept 6.--(SpeciaD.--
Augusta Independents won a baseball
game here Saturday from the local
team by a score of 10 to 9. 1t was a
hard hitting game and the fielding was
excellent until the last two innings on
both sides. Both pitchers worked hard
and Richmond lost on errors in the
eighth when Augusta made five scores.
The score by innings:
Augusta Ind .......1 0 0 0 3-1o
Richmond ......0 0 0 l 0 l 8
Batteries: Randall and Groves; EN-
erSon and Baker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-07
NAVY ENLISTMENT
SHOWS BIG GAIN
IN THREE YEARS

Boston, Sept. 6.-Secretary of the
Navy Josephus Daniels Saturday wrote
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge to the eff
feet that during President Wilson's
administration the navy enlistment
has increased 1915 over the number
in the navy at the time he took Of
fee.
The total enlisted at the present
time in the navy is $3.50 against 10
534 at the time he took office. Dur
ing the last year of President Taft's
administration the enlisted men in the
navy decreased l6s. despite the fact
that Congress had authorized an in
crease of 1000 men.