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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02
Satisfactory Settlement"

The Adamson bill as passed in the
House by vote Of 239 to S. with minor
amendments, is the same measure which
the brotherhoods' leaders officially declar-
ed yesterday would constitute a salts
factory settlement and prevent the
strike. The amendments, added to con-
form to draft framed by the Senate in
terstate commerce committee, would fix
the effective date January l instead of
December / 1876 and exempt railroads
less than 100 miles long and electric street
and interurban lines. Briefly is provides:
That eight hours shall be deemed a
days work and the standard for reckon
Ing compensation of railroad employees OPP
Grating trains in interstate commerce
after Jan. !. 1917, and
That a commission of three appointed
BY President Wilson shall investigate the
effects Of the eight-hour standard from
six to nine months and then report to
Congress, present wages not to be reduced
during the investigation or for 30 days
thereafter and overtime to be paid at a
pro rata rate
Warm Debate
II was after a day of hot debate that
the House passed the bill. under spe-
ciai rule brought in when Republican
Leader Mann objected to its considera-
aon. Less than half of the Republicans
followed their leader in the opposition
and when the final vote came 70 of them
lined up with the majority while only Sc
voted against the measure. Just two
democrats, Reps. Steele Of Pennsylvania
and Black Of Texas stood out against the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02

Alfred A. Starbird of South Paris,
who has held the rank of captain In
the United States army for several
years has been promoted to the rank
of major. He is now instructor of
field artillery of the National Guard
in Texas, having been transferred
from Fort Sill, Okla, to Fort Bliss,
Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02

The 10th annual reunion Of the Lis
bon High School Association was held
at Pine Tree Grange hall Wednesday
evening. After a banquet these Off
GERS were elected: Chester A. Douglas
president: Mrs. Selma Potter, first
vice president A. o. White, second
vice president; Mrs. E. G. Kicker sec
rotary and treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02

Chicago, Sept. 1.-Convinced that
Congress will force them to surrender,
Presidents Of important Western roads
onight ordered resembling or modifi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02
THE WEATHER
PROBABLE SHOWERS

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Overcast and probably
showers Saturday; cooler except in
southeastern Maine. Sunday fair and
COOL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02
Probable Action

Although it is possible that Senate
amendments may make conferences
necessary, it is generally believed on
both sides Of the capitol that when
the test comes the House bill as It
stands will be accepted and rushed to
Shadowlawn, n. j., for President
Wilson'S signature. And while no
formal announcements were forthcom-
ing from the employees brotherhoods
tonight 1t is authoritatively stated
that this will result in immediate dis
patch Of code messages calling off the
general strike order for Monday morn
Ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02
Boston Forecast

Boston, Sept. Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Saturday showers
and cooler; Sunday fair; moderate
south to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02
RELIABILITY

>, mnen buying Jewelry the reliability of
VIC nrm you're trading with is the first
SSs.nsderation. We have been in the
s 81 years and guarantee every article
. so.o IN our store TO be exactly as repre-
hSsn.eo We also guarantee our prices to
20 g low (or lower as any other reliable
'sMwelry House in Maine!
D., matches, Diamond Rings, Wedding
t.MSss' Seal Rings, Silverware for the
,Hole, and all sorts of beautiful and
inexpensive Gift articles.
UTew's Reliable JeweIry Store
Established 1s61-5 years ago!
ssn,, ~ Lisbon Stroet, Lewiston, M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02
Macedonian Revolt

The surrender of three Greek garrisons
in Macedonia to a committee, the nature
of which is not indicated clearly, is re-
ported from Saloniki. Another dispatch
says there has been fighting between
Greek regulars and volunteer forces
which were organized to resist the Bulga-
rian invasion Of Macedonia.
The Greek ministers at Washington and
London said they had heard nothing of
the reported abdicaton of the King.
A revolutionary movement in favor of
the Entente Allies in part of Greek Mac
edonia, including saloniki, is reported to
have resulted in the establishment of the
revolutionists in power In that region.
Three Greek garrisons are said to have
to the revolutionists.
Reports Discredited
Reports of the abdication Of the Greek
King were discredited at the Greek lega-
ton in Washington because it was declar-
ed the dispatches came from Saloniki.
which is controlled by the Allies, and
through the British censorship at Lon
don. 1t was thought strange that the
King should have seen the French, Eng
lsh and Russian ministers only yesterday
if he planned abdication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02
Rule of Constantine Ap-
parently Broken and
Entente Allies with
Confidence Await En-
try in Active HOSTILE
ties
RUSSIANS BEGIN
A NEW ADVANCE
Capture of $4,000 Teu-
ton Prisoners Report
ed - Italians Occupy
Tepeleni

Unofficial dispatches reaching
London, which apparently have
been much censored, indicate
to observers there that Greece
has abandoned her neutrality
and thrown her lot on the side of
the Entente Allies. Whether
Greece has already declared war
is problematical, as is the identi-
ty of the nation or nations to
whom she has thrown down the
gauntlet.
An Entente allied fleet of %
warships and seven transports is
reported to have arrived off Pr
raeus, the port of Athens. A
dispatch from Athens says the
Greek elections set for October
8 probably will be postponed for
a fortnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-02
Final Reduction
s s =: !: Suits

If we were simply trying to squeeze
the utmost out Of our investment we
would hold them for the sure to come
rise in prices.
But we need the room for the big
shipments Of Fall Clothing being
daily received.
MEMS SUITS
$1,000 Suits now -. SITS
14.00 Suits now SLOTS
1900 Suits now .......S14.O0
1000 Suits now ...... $3.50
$500 Boys Suits now -. $500
600 Boys Suits now -. $3.50
500 Boys Suits now -. $500
400 Boys Suits now :. $500
NEW FALL HATS
THE FINEST LINE
EAST OF BOSTON
H. C. BARKER CO..
The Proven Value Givers
Two Stores
Auauo4a and Gardin0e
aAnHAd1A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
HOME IS IN DETROIT;
 WAKES UP IN ORLEANS
Strange Story Told by Son of Million aire Manufacturer of Michigan
 City-GOne Two Weeks

New Orleans. April S.-A strange story of loss of memory and identity and wan dering from place to place for two weeks until he found" himself in New Orleans was related here today by Earl E. Devlin. 2S years old, who said he was member of an automobile firm in Detroit and son of millionaire manufacturer of that city.
 MT. Devlin said that two weeks ago. while at his home in Detroit. he became possessed of an inexplicab!e desire to travel He recalled boarding . train in Detroit, but from that time until he re- covered his memory hero he said his mind was practically blank. Mir. Devlin said while reading Detroit newspaper accounts of his disappearance his memory grad ually cleared. and he consulted physi- clan. He expected to return to Detroit at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
CHURCH NOTICES

Dr. J. W. Johnson, pastor, will oc- cupy the pulpit of the First Methodist church this morning at II o'clock and this evening at 8. His subject in the morning will be. Shall We Possess Our Possessions?' and that for the evening, Miriam, the Unmarried" Bishop J. H. Mccoy will address mass meeting at the church this afternoon at 8 o'clock Sunday school begins at s:so a. m.; Epworth league meets at r D. m; prayer meeting Wednesday evening at o'clock.
 The Rev. Winner S. Poyner, rector. will officiate at St Andrews church this morning at 7;30 o'clock at an early celebration of the holy communion Sunday school begins at 93o; morn ing prayer and sermon at II o'clock; evening prayer and sermon at ESo o'clock. On Monday evening the Rt
 Rev. Charles M. Beckwith, bishop of Alabama, will confirm class at s o'clock.
 Dr. Preston Blake, pastor, will oc- cupy the pulpit of the Southside Bap- tist church this morning at Il o'clock
 and this evening at o'clock. His suo- ject for the morning will be. "Joseph's Garden" and that for the evening. why Did Jesus Come to the World?"
 The ordinance of baptism will be ad-
 ministered at the evening service. sun day school begins at 9:3o a. m. B. Y. r. U meets at 6:45 D. m; prayer meet | ing will be held Wednesday evening at 7:45; workers meeting Friday evening ] at 6:30.
 ! Dr. Henry Pearce Atkins, pastor, will occupy the pulpit of the First Chris ! tian church this morning at II o'clock, preaching on the subject, The Best on 1 the Market" Mrs. E. M. Wittemore of the Door of Hope union of New York will deliver an address in the after noon. The local council of the United Commercial Travellers will De the l guests of the church at the morning service.
 | The Rev. Marvin R. Heflin. pastor, will occupy the pulpit of the North
 Highlands Methodist church this morn i ing at II o'clock and this evening at 7:3O His subject in the morning will
 be. Home, Sweet Home" and that for
 the evening, "A National Revival | The Rev William L. Walsh of Bos- ton will deliver an address before the congregation of the First Unitarian |. church at Cable hall this evening at $
 o'clock, his subject being, What Has Made Jesus a World Power" A spe- cial programme will be rendered. l The Rev. Dwight s. Bayley, pastor
 will occupy the pulpit of the Pilgrim ! Congregational church this morning at I11 o'clock and this afternoon at o'clock. His subject 1.-the morning will be, Prison Reform" and that for the
 evening, Hilltop and Valley Sunday
 school begins at 9:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
AVIATORS PROVING FINE PATHFINDERS
 WHEN NATIVE GUIDES FAII. TO DO DUTY

General Pershing's Camp at San Ge- ronimo Ranch. by Aeroplane and Motor Courier to Columbus, N. NJ, April S.--A Mexican peon four-piece orchestra gave an unexpected Sunday night concert in General Pershing's camp last night. 1t was the first music to which the Ameri- can forces have been treated since they entered Mexico more than two weeks ago.
 The orchestra came into camp in q wagon, returning from a Sunday "felici- tation" at nearby ranch, and was halt ed by eager shouts of the soldiers just as the camphres were lighting about the bread mountain-inclosed mesa which is the camp site. There was a vaquero driv- ing the wagon, four musicians and three children in the small wagon box, and bass viol as big as an army soup kitchen dashed on behind the wagon with hemp ropes. Beside the vaquero driver sat a woman, her arms filled with a heavy bundle, which seemed to hold sev- eral babies. The orchestra played a few selections for the soldiers, including La Cucuracha," the Villa marching song, the chorus of which runs:
 The cockroach, the cockroach,
 No longer can he go,
 Because he hasn't
 Mariawanna for his pipe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09

are brought back by every returning American trveling. Can your excellency wonder that they find credence from many Americans who are not accus- toned to thinking in terms of world politics and are unfamiliar with the limitations of the policy of a state in international affairs?'
 Do enthusiasts and jingoes in your country never talk foolishly?" coun tered Herr von Jagow.
 ''The policy of a state cannot be dic- tated by sentiment, cannot afford to allow itself to be guided or swayed in its permanent form by temporary feel ings of bitterness or resentment, but are really and materially involved. The permanent interests of Germany mo- where, east or west, run counter to those of the United States. On the con trary they everywhere require the United States and Germany to be friends For this reason reports at tributing to the Germans an idea of pursuing anti-American feeling is false
 "The Kaiser knows 1t Is necessary for policy of friendship and co-opera- tion between Germany and the United States and during his reign has worked actively and consistently to improve the relations of the two governments and the mutual understanding between the two nations. No German statesman conscious of the real interests of his country could take any other course"
 The above conversation occurred and the manuscript was submitted for cen sorship before the delivery by Chan cellor von Bethmann-H -Hollweg of his speech before the Reichstag with it's references to Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09

Indications from every beat in Jeffer- son county point to the election on May 9th of N. w. Scott. of Ensley. as treas
 The VOTERS HAVE AWAKENED TO THE INIQUITIES OF THE SLATE CANDIDATES and are determined to elect an independent, fearless, efficient man to administer their financial affairs: The intrusion OF THE INTERESTS IN THE RACE FOR TREASURER IS BEING RESENTED, WILL HELP DE- FEAT THE RING CANDIDATE and TO- suit in the overwhelming election or Scott. the untrammeled aspirant
 The race is between SCOTT and the ring picked candidate. with Scott Tar In
 A vote for Scott is a vote for inde- pendent action in county affairs Do not let this opportunity pass to assert now and for all time that the county offices are open to all GOOD DEMO- BOSSES or whether the candidate acts according to his best judgment as the responsible servant of the people:
 SCOTT BELIEVES IN THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE. HE IS ONE OF THEM HE HAS ALWAYS GIVEN HIS BEST TOWARDS PURITY or WHEN HE TAKES CHARGE 0E THE TREASURER'S OFFICE HE WILL! DEMONSTRATE HIS WELL KNOWN EFFICIENCY. RESOURCEF U LIN ES 8 AND INDEPENDENCE TO THE SAT.
 1Rsid peat!cei Advsrtissmsnt hy Y VI oeotA 1naaeys A1e9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
REAL ATTITUDE OF CORPORATIONS ON
 NATIONAL DEFENSE
 HAS BEEN REVEALED
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annual saving. and at the same time give to the farmer of the south that high grade fertilizer which at the present he cannot obtain save at prohibitive prices
 The powder manufacturers of America have been operating as result of the European war at full capacity. As a sequence. Chilean nitrate, formerly pur- chased by users of fertilizer at freight charge of from $375 to $5 can now, be- cause of it's enormous consumption by manufacturers of explosives, be obtained by farmers only at freight cost of from SIS. .75 to S29 per ton.
 The European business has enriched the American manufacturers of explosives beyond the conception of the average in- dividual. According to a Wilmington Del, dispatch, printed in the Washington Post, February "A, the E. l. duPont de Nemours company, at it's quarterly meet ing the day previous, declared dividend of S1e OAO OOa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
THE RIVAL POSITIONS

Sena tor Underwood conceived the idea that while powder manufacturers have the right, through the consumption of the entire nitrate supply, to make such splendid profits, the farmer had the right and by the government should be given the opportunity-to declare a small divi- dend on the fruits of his annual toll,
 Senator Underwood states that the de- sire of the powder trust to corner the entire market, and in consequence extend a business on which at present a divi- dend of $16000,000 has been declared, is the result of natural inclination. His own position, be declares, is natural from his standpoint; for he would have the government provide itself with an inde- pendent supply of nitric acid to the end that it might be prepared, at great fnan- ciai saving in time of war, and the farm CT in time of peace, might be supplied with more productive fertilizer than he now obtains, and at half the cost
 The Alabamian, in the present emer- gency, is the champion of government in- dependence of corporations, on the one hand, and on the other hand the cham pion of the farmer of the, south who for many years and at no profit has fed and borne the burden of the world. He V opposed in this crisis by the E. l. uuPont de Nemour company a powder making corporation, which is seeking leg islation out of which it evidently believes Ut can produce handsome profit.
 In many respects the situation is the most interesting before Congress today Ut is situation in which corporations are desplaying their real attitude to- ward national preparedness, And it is . situation in which the Alabama farmer, by demanding the support of his repre- sentatives, is diametrically opposed by the possessors of great wealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
MANY SENTENCES IMPOSED IN THE
 CRIMINAL COURT

Good progress in reducing the popu- lation of the county jail was made last week by the judges of the criminal ed guilty and were sentenced, a num- Der of cases were mol pressed and sev- eral acquitted, while IS were con victed and given sentences yesterday morning.
 Robert Alexander and G. w. Phillips, who were convicted on a charge of burglary were sentenced to three years each in the penitentiary yester- day morning by Judge William F. Fort. The Phillips and Alexander cases attracted much interest, as quite sensation was created in the dis missal of the four detectives, who ef- fected their capture, by Commissioner Arlie Barber following the arrest. The two men were charged with having rifled the cash register and made an attempt to crack the safe in West End grocery store in November. Fol lowing the sentence by Judge Fort yesterday, notice of appeal was inn mediately filed by fhe attorneys for the defendants and sentence suspended awaiting the action of the supreme court.
 Following is a list Of the persons sentenced yesterday:
 Grand larceny: Jesse White, one year at hard labor for the county; Esper Jackson, three years in the pen itentiary; Willie Johnson, one year at hard labor; Kay Glass. 90 days and an additional sentence of one year at hard labor
 Burglary and grand larceny: Will Richardson, five years in the peni- tentiary; Wallace Sims. one year at hard labor; Bennie Long, one year at hard labor.
 Burglary: Robert Alexander, three years in the penitentiary, sentence sus pended; G. w. Phillips. three years in the penitentiary. sentence suspended
 Assault with intent to murder: Jap Henderson. six years in the peniten- tiary.
 Violating prohibition laws: T. M Green, 20 days at hard labor; Hannah Clark, 20 days and an additional sen tence of 60 days at hard labor.
 Embezzlement: G. D. Pierce, 50 days at hard labor.
 Assault and battery: Earnest Shep- herd, 70 days and six months addi- tional.
 False pretense: Stephen Bell, two years in the penitentiary; sentence suspended pending appeal.
 Receiving stolen property: Willie King, 50 days at hard labor.
 Carrying concealed pistol. John Gam ble 20 days at hard labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
ALABAMA SAFETY ASSOCIATION PLANS
 A BIG FIELD DAY
Demonstration of First Aid to the Injured to Be Held at Redwood Field by
 Expert Team

Plans for field day of the Alabama Safety association were launched here yesterday at the largest meeting ever held by the organization. Several hun dred delegates from practically every mine In the state and representing the leading industries of the district, were in attend ance, and James l.. Davidson, presicent of the association, presided. The meet ing was held in the assembly room of the city hall at o'clock, and was marked by unusual enthusiasm
 The day for the field meet is May 21 and plans were perfected looking toward making the event an even greater sue cess than was the first aid delnonstra- tion last spring. The place has not yet been selected, but it is probable that Redwood Field will be selected, A number of valuable prizes and cups will be offered as prizes for teams and for individual work. A committee of phy- sicians will act as judges.
 The committees named at the meeting yesterday to handle the details of the field day events were:
 COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS
 w. J. Hand, chairman, Acmar; W. A. Whatley, Sipsey; George Burgess, Palos; Frank I11llman, Mulga; Ii. C. InolnaS Brookside; Charles P. Moore, Empire; w. E. Lewis, Anniston; James Nicols, Jr, Carbon Hill; Sam Johns, Virginia; A. B. Aldridge, America; Thomas J. Fear, Bay view.
 FIELD COMMITTEE.
 R. E. Butler, chairman, Sayreton; Will liam Evans, Margaret; B. NJ Stearrs, Birmingham; Angus R. Brown, Vivian;
 E. Rich, Virginia; A. F. Harper, Mulga.
 COMMITTEE ON PRIZES.
 C. H. Nesbitt, chairman, Birmingham; J. G. Steel, Acton; w. R. Thomas, Maben; J. S. Ramsay. Bayview; W. P. Smith, Tuscaloosa; R. c. Wynn, Republic; Alex Brewis, Brookside; J. T. Hury, Birming- ham.
 COMMITTEE ON PROGRAMME.
 Dr. w S. Rountree, chairman, Wylam; Dr. s. T. Sheppard, Lehigh; pr. D. A. Harris, Virginia; J. w. Graves, Bir- rningham; w. w. Kicker Palos; D. E. Morrow Yolande; J. G. Meagher, Sayre- ton; w. S. Forman, Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
ITEMS FROM
 ALABAMA'SALF SECTION
By E. H. C. BAILEY

Demopolis, April S.-(Special. l-Business conditions at Demopolis are reected in the postal receipts for the year just closed. The receipts for the fiscal year ending March 31 were F per cent greater than for the year ending March 31, 1915. The railroad and express receipts also show a decided gain over the past year.
 About 1500 bales of cotton have been sold at Demopolis during the past few days Bank clearings are unusually large for this time of the year and the De- mopolis merchants are much more opti- mistic than last season.
 The lumber industry of Demopols is booming and it's prosperity is limited only by the number of cars that can be se- cured to ship lumber. It is not generally known that Demopolis is one of the largest lumber centers of the state. The W. G. Mitchell Lumber company has one of the most up-to-date mills in the south. The Black Warrior Lumber company is running at full capacity; Mclean & Owens stave factory and E. S. Wittel & Sons handle factory are working double shifts
 The w. G. Mitchell Lumber company is making arrangements to put In rail- road from it's mill, just west of Demopolis, to some point on the Louisville and Nash vile, near Linden. This would mean much to Demopolis and Marengo county generally.
 April 25 will be great day in the De- mopols alfalfa section. M. c. Crabb will have a great Shorthorn sale on his plan tation; there will be big barbecue for inc pI1blic and one of ClicagO'S best auctioneers will conduct the sale. The sale is being widely advertised and the Southern railway has granted reduced rates This will be the first sale of reg istered cattle ever held in the Demopolis section. The day will be made a general