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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Washington, Aug. 8-Admin-
istration leaders believed tonight
that they had won their fight for
authorization by Congress of the
big naval building program in
Guiding four dreadnaughts and
four battle cruisers for 1917,
drawn up by the Senate naval
committee after conferences
with President Wilson and Sec
rotary Daniels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
RUSSIAN ADVANCE

Petrograd, via London, II ::32
P. NJ, Aug. 8-The Russians in
their advance against the Aus
tro-Germans in east Galicia have
t ken territory aggregating
nearly one hundred square miles,
according to the Russian official
communication issued tonight.
In pursuit of the Teutons the
Russians have taken additional
villages in the Dniester region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
FRENCH CAIN ON
THREE and HALF
MILES OF FRONT
CAPTURED Trenches Ex-
tend Depth of from
300 to 500 Metres in
SOmme Battle

Vienna, via London, Aug. 8,
IL AZ P. M.-The loss of the Co.
rizia bridgehead to the Italian
forces is admitted in the Austri-
an official statement issued to-
day. A withdrawal to the east
ern Isonzo, the statement says,
was necessary to avoid severe
losses to the defenders of the
bridgehead because of the des-
perate attacks made by the Ital-
ians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
A F. OF L. STANDS
BEHIND DEMANDS
Chiefs of Four Brother
hoods Place the Cues
ton of Break Before
Managers of R all
roads

Washington, Aug. Sat the sugges-
.ion Of President Wilson, Judge W. L.
Chambers and G. W. W. Hanger of the
United States board of mediation and
CANCELLATION, left Washington tonight
for New York to be on the ground to-
morrow when the representatives of
The 100000 railway men threatening a
strike confer with the representatives
Of the carriers. Judge Martin A. Knapp,
the third member of the board, now in
Connecticut, is expected to reach New
York tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Governor Martin G.. Brumbaugh
of Pennsylvania Compares
Winding, Slippery, NJ u d d y
Roads He Found to Course of
Democratic Party

Bangor. Me-, Aug. s.-(speciaD.-
Hon. Ira G. Hersey of Houlton is the
Republican candidate for Congress
from the fourth district. His popular
ity was so great in the convention held
here today that prospects Of a dead
lock were blasted early in the after
noon and the nomination made on the
fourth ballot with Mr.. Hersey having
165 votes. On the motion of Judge
Charles ]. Dunn Of Orono the nomina-
ton was Immediately made unanimous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Rejoicing
inLondon

London, Aug. s.-Before the echoes
have died Of the mutual congratula-
lions Of the allied sovereigns, states
mems and generals on the suspicious
opening Of the third years Of the war,
comes news Of further Russian sue
cesses, and Of splendid victory for the
Italian arms on the Isonzo front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Generally fair Wednesday and Thurs.
day; somewhat warmer Thursday
Moderate northwest to west winds. be.
coming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Probably fair Wednesday
and Thursday; warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
NO PROTECTION
IN DEMOCRATIC
BONES, HE SAYS

Asserts Administration Had No
Right to Adopt Course Con-
vincing World That Talk Is
Cheap Nearer to War by
Democratic Attitude Than by
Standing for Our Rights =
Given Big Ovation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Austrian Weakness

The surprising success Of the Italians.
who in two days have captured 10000
prisoners, suggets. that, in addition to
transferring General Koevess, an able
Austrian general, from the Trentino
front to Galicia, the Austrians ventured
to transfer troops from the Isonzo to
the Russian front in an endeavor to
stem the Russian advance.
General Cadorna's victory has caused in
London great rejoicing as one Of the most
promising successes in the new allied op-
erations and a demonstration Of the CEN.
stantly growing power Of the allied often
sive on all fronts.
Russian Victories
Russia's new victories south Of Dn!es. .r
and southwest Of the Stanislau-K olomea
CONTINUED on Page 9-coI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Is
to Fight
PorkDea1

Tells Chicago Audience
Crowding Great Coli
scum T h a t He Will
Stop kiss Me and I'll
Kiss You" Appropria-
tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09
Is
Candidate
in Fourth

President of Maine Sen
ate Surprises Bangor
Convention with His
Strength and Receives
Congressional Nomi-
nation on Fourth Bal
lot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Attempts
to Block
BigStrike

Mediation and Concilia-
tion Members Leave
Washington for New
York to Lend Their
influence Against
Walk-out of 100000
Railway Men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-09

Mr.. Hersey's victory was most dAcis'
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-12-14
The Eerije
Call
By
Augustus Goodrich Sherwa
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Copyright 1916 by W. C. Chapman
Merrill. -'OAt
"WorSe than that" growled ,..,
ther. we would be doing soms,,,a
else beside grubbing along as n,
If the man who owns, or owroS :. ~
rickcty old place played me sOn,. a
81 have heard mother hint a. :.
thing of that sort" said COust'n..
"but she never went into details
"No, it is a tabOoed subiect.
sponded her father. Sorry it has eo, '
up now. You ought to know as N.Y., ,-'
as we do, though. so you can iOin rsI
hating the Russell family"
"Oh, papa! 1t IS wicked n M.
anybody" 0
"Not old Jim Russell" declared h.
father volubly. you must know M,
the speciouS old Scoundrel got into :.
confidence. l had just inherited y,
thousand dollars. He induced ma !.
trust the funds with him. He soi5 !.
had twenty thousand dollars 10 NJ,
with it and buy a piece of city prOns,,
at a great bargain that he could ls,,.
turn for fifty. TRUSTED him. Twas A,
zled. Within week he and his fam
fly, son and wife, disappeared, bag ana
baggage, and have never been heard !,
since. We found out later that NJ,
old hOuSe here was mortgaged to A.
limit, so much so, that the mOrtgs,.
has just let it stand there and M
away, for no one would buy It."
"They say it is haunted" suggested
Constance.
"John Russell ought to be, IL he IA,
any conscience retOrted Mr.. MerH
bitterly. "He spoiled my lifer
Russell's place had stood unOccupIel
for five years. 1t was on q side ral
and out of the regular course Of traYeI
Constance had not seen it half dow
times in her life. Now, having hear,
its story, she was interested. She tod
occasion to ask an older friend alton
it.
There was a mystery" the latter d
formed her. 81 felt sorry for Mrs. Rul
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-12-14
A Creepy Awesome Sensation hs'
Her il Momentary ThralI.

FeT w mOn1cHtdIy tWe"
sell. She was a lovely woman. ha
husband was a reserved sort Oh Nan
but had an anxious hunted locS aOeu
him, not the shrewd. cunning look sOnf
people tell of. l felt sorry for the Sh
He was just about your age ana wa
doing well in college when the oreA
came. I've often wondered whal US
rights of the affair washer iea'''
so suddenly"
Romance, mystery, perhaps uasev
Constance dreamed over the nun
cate situation. One day she anu
friend Srolled in the direction u -
Russell place. They ventured in'O -
overgrOwn garden and finally upOn "
broken-down porch. IN.
"yyhy. the door Is off its hinges, w
covered Constance. II would IKE
have a peep inside. Sylvia tnel -.
some furniture and pictures Oh
wall"
$50 there is" quavered her compas
ion. "If it wasn't so ghoulish' On 81 ~
story. I'd like to see what the huss"
folks left behind them. And ! wOD''
why" a.
A step at a time, the timid TWO =
vanced. Finally, trembling qui'e, ~
stood within q room of the nan a.,
warped and moldy rug lay on inc ~, ~
The furniture was mildewed ana JUS :.
some pictures on the wall SUI "
manned. =. I'm,
"That is Albion Russell" spoke ".
stances companion, indicauns !.
framed photograph. "That Is JUS
he looked the last time l saw nu. ...
The picture appealed to Oons, s.nd
The face was distinctly good ana n .,s.,
some. She experienced sudden ~, I'm m,
of pity for the young man, BIS ls,s y.
spoiled by the misdolngs Oh hi' .so old
1t was a month later wnen mind
smell of witchery. attaching W h0ms
Of Constance to the old ruined n ~
led her steps irresistibly in lis s 4 is
ton, She ended a casual stroll ' =
broken gate. Then she walked al's "a
tbe house, There was something ~
and forlorn in the long-neslee's,' here
len oyerrrown with weeds yel .,sl.
and there a rose or a hone''
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-12-14
His Gratitude.

A collector of subscrip'ion, .cross .
Grassland fund once can' s,s nesr
farmer who was noted TOT -. .,,sr d
ness. To his surprise the - tuIly y
once consented to supscr,, "a vet -
large a sum as any he mao ..d, b
ceiyed. "Mr HARDEST" ne sursu
dressing the farmer, you :. :. Imucsf
very fond of music, to give ~ .tssr
"Oh, yes" said the farmoa from .
grand for soaring the crow s:,, al -
'taties when they're practiein' :
rehabilitation Tit'o'''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
World @ of Finance

lion and All million dollars, respect ively. The month of June contributed
 219 million dollars to the favorable trade balance of the year, which com pares with an export balance of III million in June, 1915, and less than a half million dollars import balance in June, 1914.
 Of the years imports 68 per cent. entered free of duty, compared with approximately 62 per cent. in 1915. Of the June imports 62.6 per cent. per cent, in June, 1915.
 The net inward gold movement amounted to IA million dollars for June and 404 million for the year ending with June. The preceding fiscal year showed net gold import of 25 million, while 1914 showed a net gold export of 45 million dollars. The years imports of gold amounted to 494 million dollars, compared with lz2 million in 1915 and 67 million in 1914; the years exports of gold, 90 million dollars, as against 146 million in 1915 and 112 million in 1914. Gold imports averaged 58 million dollars per month for the period from August to December. 1915, averaged less than 13 million per month for the period from January to May, 1916, but in June rose to 123 million dollars. June exports of gold amounted to 8 Ia million dollars, or about million less than the monthly average since De- cember, 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
Turelgn Trade of tho United States,
 Fiscal Year 1916.

The estimate of 6A billion dollars as the value of American foreign trade in the fiscal year which ended June 90, 1916, recently announced by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Department of Commerce, is confirmed by complete returns which have just been tabulated by that off1ce.
 The years exports aggregated 4.sS4 million dollars, exceeding by more than l h billion the huge total for 1915 and by more than billion dollars the annual average from 1911 to 1914. June alone gave total of 47j million for May, but practically 200 million more than in June last year.
 The years imports amounted in value to 2,198 million dollars, exceed ing by 524 million the 1915 total and by 476 million the annual average from 1911 to 1914. June imports tGtuled 246 millicn, the largest figure ever shown by single month. It was IT million dollars larger than tlat for May and SS million yarger than that for June last year.
 The years yxport balance reached the unequaled total of 2,136 million dollars. being practically double that for 1915 and more than four times that of 1914, which were 1,094 mil
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
PRESIDENT HOLDS SUFFRAGE TO BE STATE QUESTION
Unchanged in View By Hughes Announcement,
 Says White House.

Washington, Aug. 2-President Will son has not changed his position that the women suffrage question should be dealt with by the states, it was an- nounced today at the White House. The statement was brought forth by the announcement yesterday of Chas. B. Hughes, the Republican nominee, that he favored an amendment to the federal constitution giving 8 vote to the women.
 A delegation of suffragists saw the President yesterday and a.zterward in dicated they believed he would make a new statement on the question.
 Today Secretary Tumulty discussed the question with the President and afterward announced that MT. Wilson had not changed his views on the sub ject. This position. which he has outlined several times to suffragist delegations within the last three years is while he believes in votes for wom- en he is opposed to federal action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
STOCK MARKET -~@)~0)~<

New York, Aug. 2.-Opening.-stan ard stocks like Union Pacific and United States Steel furnished such stability as was shown at today's opening, special issues displaying fur ther irregularity, Motors were under depression with -Iexican Petroleum, Industrial Alcohol and Bethlehem Steel, the latter losing 1-2 points on its first sale in a week. Gains of ma sterial fractions to appoint were scored by Baldwin Locomotive, General Elec- tric. Philadelphia Company, Inspira- tion Copper, Beet Sugar and Hide and Leather preferred. In the main, rails showed further hesitation.
 Noon-The uncertain trend of spec ulative sentiment became more mark ed later under further selling of mo- tors, a sharp drop in Mexican Petro- leum and the contrary movement of other specialties, notably United Fruit, sugars and United Cigars stores. Ma, rine preferred gained a. point. Deal ings lacked the breadth and confi- dence. of the preceding day. Bonds were irregular with numerous future sales on Rock Island As at a slight concession.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
Jimmy Wilde, Great
 English Boxer, Won't
 Invade These Shores

New York, Aug. 2.--According to latest information received here Jim my Wilde, the sensational little Eng fish boxer who appears to be as invin- cible in that country as Les Darcy is in Australia, will not come to the States" until after the war. He and his manager, Ted Lewis, intended making a flying visit for two matches Kid Williams and Johnny Ertle- but they have decided to postpone 1t. Tom S. Andrews, the western sport ing authority, has just received let ter from A. J. Daniels. the London boxing writer. The latter writes of Wilde's plans as follows:
 Was sorry to learn that Jimmy Wilde will not visit your shores for a while, as I had looked forward to his trip as financial success for the little fellow and a treat to the sport ing men. He is wonderful as a box CT and fighter.
 After beating Tommy Harrison for the championship here, he fought Fancy Lee, the Scotch contender. last Monday for the f1yweight title and Lord Lonsdale belt, winning easily and defeating the only man who had ever
 
 "He is a wonderful card here now and is drawing $2.000 a week at the Comedy Theatre in vaudeville. He is to meet Johnny Hughes, who visit ed the States a few years ago. in a match the last of July or early in Au- gupst. He has been fighting at the rate of twice a month and getting no less than $1,500 for every match. Peo- pie flock to see him because they know they will always see a fight and get a run for their money. They are never fooled and it is seldom that he ever fights twice alike. He changes his style of fighting continually and it is action all the time with him.
 "He was refused by the army because of his undersize, but he surely Is a marvellous fighting machine done up in small package"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
PLAN FOR WAR DEBT.

Paris, Aug. 2.-France could econ- omize on food alone to the extent of twenty billion francs a year. or enough to wipe out its probable war losses in less than five years. according to Mile. Dydinska, an authority on sci- entif1c housekeeping, who herself is carrying out some extreme ideas in household efficiency The French peo- pie, she declares are spending twenty billion francs a year merely to satis- fly their palates, and all this might be saved if the people would consent to be nourished scientifically on the most economical rations measured each day as are those of horses and live stock. It could be done. too. she de- clares. without imposing any hardship on French stomaachs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
JOhnsOn's Tenth Year

Walter Johnson begins today his tenth year in a Washington uniform. On August 2, 1907, the rookie from Idaho was sent into the box to tame the Tigers, and he put up a very creditable performance. although he was taken out in the eighth inning when the score was to 1 against the Senators. Up to the close of last season Johnson had won POI games for Washington, and he expects to fatten it to at least 225 by the close of the present season. Joe Cantillon. now the pilot of the Minneapolis NH lers. was the leader of the Washing ton club when Johnson made his de- but. It was not until 1910 that Wal ter began to take rank as star. and he reached the pinnacle of his powers in 1913. when he hung up a record of tnirty-six victories and seven de- feats. His mighty arm Is now slowly failing, but it will probably be sev- eral years before he follows Mathew son on the sunset trail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
SAYS MExICANS :. ARE READY TO
 AID U. s. AGAIN

] Mexico City, Aug. 2-The Minister of War received a telegram yesterday from Fl Paso. saying that Mexican customs guards had assisted Ameri-
 can soldiers in defeating a party of bandits which attacked Fort Hancock and expressing the thanks of General Bell for the assistance. General Ob- regon said that this showed that the
 def acto government always was will ing to cooperate with the American forces in capturing bandits.
 All the military customs guards on the frontier have orders to assist Americans in fights against bandits whenever possible.
 One prominent member of the of f1cial family of the First Chief said yesterday that the action of the cus- toms guards in rendering assistance to the American troops was the best thing that could have happened, as it would show the American people that the Constitutionalist government not only was willing but also was anxious to help the United States SUD- press the bandits who raid the from tier. Mexico was only waiting, he said, for. the United States to stretch 1Ortn the mana or ITleHuSuAp. oOlu nations could work in harmony, he said, if the United States would look upon the de facto government as a real friend and not a possible enemy, and relations which would endure forever would promptly be establish ed.
 When the American people learned. he said, that the reactionists now in the United States engaged in foment- ing new revolutions were enemies and were abusing their hospitality in try ing to make war between the United States and Mexico, they would either send them back to Mexico or suppress their activities in American territory.
 Speaking for the young men, of which I am one," he said, I've want peace with the United States. as we realize that we have much to learn, and the modern improvements are lacking here in Mexico, but in the United States they are common. We must get these things from there. Our position should make us peaceful neighbors, not enemies"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
MANY SEARCHING FOR
 TURF MOSS IN HILLS OF BONNY SCOTLAND

Glasgow, Aug. 2.-The hills of Scot land are dotted with moss pickers, women and boy scouts in search of an added comfort for the wounded sol- diers. According to the medical au- thorities turf moss on account of it's elasticity and great properties for sucking up liquids, forms a most use- full dressing for open wounds. It may also be used as padding for splints.
 After the moss is picked it is cover ed with absorbent cotton gauge at va rious Red Cross depots and sent off to headquarters in London. Every day big packages arrive there, telling si- 1ently of long days spent in all kinds of weather in search of the moss. In many places working parties of wo- men, who are not skilled with their needle go out for the. day, coming back in the dusk of evening with great baskets full.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
Relations of China And Japan Entering
 Upon New Chapter

Tokio, Aug. 2-The appointment of Baron Gonsuke Hayashi as minister to China simultaneously with the an- nouncement of the Russo-Japanese al- liance is regarded here as being of great significance and as opening new chapter in the relations between Japan and the Chinese Republic. Bar on Hayashi was ambassador to Italy at the time of his selection for the post at Peking at which capital he served as minister several years ago. The Japanese consider him one of their foremost diplomats. He ac- cepted the place at Picking which brings him back to ministerial rank at the urgent solicitation of Japanese statesmen. T r.,
 The representative to China freely discussed the Chinese situation with the representative of prominent Japanese newspaper. He expressed the opinion that it was premature to conclude that the death of President Yuan Shi-kai benefited Japan. To China, his death may have been fortu- itous in so far aS it has contributed to settling the turbulent situation. Still, what the final result would be remains to be seen.
 Baron Hayashi voiced his belief that conservatism and prudence should have the dominating influence in dealing with the situation in China. He referred to the fact that at the last session of the Diet there had oc- cured much discussion of the adyisa- bility of Japan guiding China. He said he considered 1t most imprudent to speak of guiding China" He con- tinued: Modern Japan was not built in day. Similarly it will take many. more years before China awakens from her long dream and evolves. from her two thousand year old insti- turions, social organizations, customs and manners, and puts on the new garb Of modern civilization. But it must come sooner or later. Her com merce, industry and agriculture are destined to expand, and her rich re- sources will bring in immense na- tional wealth when fully developed. In such eventualities, it will be no other country than Japan that will derive the immense benefits resulting from China's future development
 The minister concluded: "It is a good thing to attempt to unify na- tional views respecting the policy to-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02

wards China, but it is to be desired that politicians and publicists of this country, as well as the general pub
 lie, should not be in haste about the Chinese questions. When the proper time arrives China will surely deveIop without outside assistance. and attain national development and progress hxy her own unaided- effort. In this re.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
Danish Newspaper
 Opposes Selling of
 Indian Isles to U. S

London, Aug. 2-Messages received here today from Copenhagen say the Danish authorities have not confirmed the reports of the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. The newspaper Politiken says the Rigsdag will hold a secret session on Friday when the government will answer questions on the subject.
 The newspaper Koebenhavn has started a campaign against the sale of the islands. The Danish officials are all reticent and censorship on mess ages is being maintained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-02
English Fruit Is Spelling.

London, Aug. 2.-Thousands of tons of fruit are spelling on English farms for want of labor to pick it. Com plaint is made that hundreds of intel ligent and well-educated women have gone to these farms to pick the fruit, only to return, because of the miser- able conditions under which they were asked to live and the pettyness with yhich they were treated.