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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
REAR ADMIRAL
PEARY READY TO
RUN FOR SENATE

Portland, Me-. June 2e.-Rear Admit
raj Robert. e. Peary today notified the
Express Advertiser. in response to an
inquiry, that he would accept the Re-
publican nomination for the remaining
two years of the term of the late Sem
ator Burleigh. A special primary will
be held about the middle OF next
month.
Admiral Peary, who is chairman of
the National Aerial Coast Patrol Com
mission, wired from Washington that
he would decline, without moments
hesitation, q full term Of six years, but
added: st.
+ II have no political ambition, but
IL tho State Of Maine should tender
me the nomination to fill the short, IN
expired term, 1 should accept with a
deep sense Of the honor and RESPONSE
bility, and . feeling that, during the
coming two years Of active prepared
ness, the influence Of the position COM
bined with the strength Of my desire
to do my share will enable me to be Of
service to Maine ana the Nation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
SUPERIOR court
Waterville. Juno "a.

VdItTVlllc, JUNO <9s
Upon the coming In of the court this
morning the case of Libby vs.. M. c..
r. r. Co. was resumed. Eric A. L.
jonhud Of Portland. inspector Of en-
gines for the defendant corporation.
was put on the stand and explained his
method Of inspecting engines.
Geo. H. MARI, a mechanical engineer
employed by the Hollingsworth and
Whitney Co. took the stand. testified
in regard to the weather and the
amount of rain fall in the month VI
May, 1915. ~
Andrew r. Henderson OF Portland,
assistant superintendent of motive
power for the Maine Central. took the
stand and explained in regard to the
inspection Of engines; also the Nudge
Slater front end for engines. with
which it is claimed all the engines that
passed the Libby farm the night Of tho
fire were equipped. He also described
tests that were made Of those front
ends before same wac installed by the
railroad. He said the width between
the strands Of the screens is 3-16 OF
an inch by a. Of an inch; that all
gases or other substance coming from
the fire box Of the engine must pass
through this screen and then out into
the atmosphere. He said that befors
installing this screen tests were mazda
on the mountain division Of the Maine
Central. three miles out Of Portland.
The grade at the point where the tests
were made. he said. was - feet to the
mile. He said the engines with which
the tests were made were eQuipped the
sane a. the engines that have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
DEFENSIVE LINES
ARE FORMED AS
MEXICANS COME
Breastworks Erected by Soldiers
Following Receipt of Reports

Naco, Ariz., June 26.-United States
soldiers are today engaged in the erec-
ton Of line Of breastworks in a
northeasterly direction near the Dor
der from the United States immigra-
ton office. This action was taken fol-
lowing the receipt Of reports, consid-
cred authentic, that 1900 Mexican
troops had arrived within a few miles
of Naco. Sonora.
The soldiers constructed the defen-
sive line on the border with sacks of
sand.
Citizens Of Naco today began the
organization of company of home
guards. They also sent telegram to
General T. E. Davis at Douglas, ask
Ing that more troops be sent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
DIR. JOHN MOTT
OF Y. M. c.. A. AT
GERMAN CAPITAL

Berlin, June 26.-(Via London).-Dr
John r. Mott, general secretary of the
international committee of Young
Mems Christian Association, arrived
here today to inspect the work which
the association is conducting among
prisoners Of war in Germany, as IN
other belligerent countries. principally
in the line Of the maintenance Of rec
reation tents in the various camps.
On the program for today was a
luncheon given DR.. Mott by James w.
Gerard, the American ambassador, at
which he was to meet DR.. Won Beth
mann Hollweg, imperial chancellor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
Proper Thing Now Is to
Peel Oft SOiled Skin

Those who abhor sticky, greasy, shiny
streaked compilations should religlously
avoid creams. powders and rouges during
the heated days. There's no need for
them. anyway since the virtues of merco
LIKED wax have become known. No
amount of perspiration will produce any
evidence that you've been using wax AZ
it is applied at bedtime and washed on
in the morning, the complexion never
looks like a makeup. MerColized wax
gradually takes off bad complexion, IN.
stead of adding anything to make
worse. 1t has none of the DISADVANTAGES
of cosmetics and accomplishes much more
in keeping the complexion heautlfulF
white, satiny. and youthful. lust get an
ounce of it at your druggists and see
what few days treatment will do. Iss
like cold cream.
Another effective warm weather trea'
ment-heat tending to cause wrinkles an.
fiabbiness-is a -tghtener made D!
dissolving ] o. powdered saxolite in pI
wicth hazel. Its use tas a face batn
leaves no traCe.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
DISPATCH SAYS
N A|NE SECOND
INFANTRY WILL
START TUESDAY
$4,000 Troops Leave for Border
Under East Command Accord
ing to New York Reports

New York, June S.-About 1900 addi-
tional troops under the command of the
Department of the East have been order
ed to start for the border tomorrow, it
was announced at headquarters.
These include; Florida, I'd Infantry:
Virginia, LIST Infantry and LIST Signal
Corps; Maryland, LIST Infantry; New
Hampshire. 1st Infantry; Maine, I'd In
fantry; District of Columbia, Sd Infan-
try and first separate infantry; Pennsyl-
vania. names not given. but will include
three regiments of cavalry. one battalion
engineers, one battalion signal corps, one
field hospital and one ambulance corps
Delaware, LIST and I'd Battalions Of LIST
Infantry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Season tickets for the Community Cha
tauqua, July A-ls, are ready for distri-
button at the following places: Augusta,
Central Maine Power Co. and 7.
NJ. C. A; Hallowell, Spauldings; Gardi-
ner. Bowman's; Winthrop, Hannaford's;
Readfield. Manter's; Belgrade Depot, No
sher's. Richmond. South Gardiner and
Dresden will have the tickets later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
REPORT VILLAS
TO JOIN FORCES
WITH CARRANzA
Reliable Information Reaches Ell
Paso that the Bandit Has
Reached an Agreement with
De FactO Government

Ell Paso. Tex, June 26.-1nformation
reliable sources that Francisco Villa,
until recently at Santa Rosalia, had
reached an agreement with the de
facto government and that this ives
being used to induce his followers to
join the Carranza forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27

New York, June 2e.-victore Chap
man, American aviator, killed at the
French front Friday, was the son Of
John Jay Chapman, lawyer, with Of
fees at 60 Wall street.
Young Chapman has been described
in news dispatches as one of the most
daring and skilful of the American
aviators fighting for France. Only a
week ago he was wounded while re-
turning from 4 reconnaissance, which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27

Paris, June 26.-Corporal Victor
E. Chapman of New York. member
of the Franco American flying corps,
v as killed Friday at Verdun, after
bringing down three German aero
planes.
SWgt. Norman Prince and the cap
tain of the Franco-American flying
corps were engaged with a greatly SUI
perior force when Corp. Chapman went
to their rescue he flew into the midst
of the German flotilla, which engaged
him holly from all, sides.
By maneuvering quickly he succeed
ed in bringing down three of his an
tAgonists Then bullet from one Of
the remaining German aircraft killed
him. His aeroplane pitched to the
ground. inside the French lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
$246,271.60
Total,

The only matter which came before
the meeting that brought with 1t any
suegostion Of disturbing the serenity
that cAaracterises the meetings Of the
ceuncal grew out OF an order which
followed the report OF the city solicit
tor and city treasurer. to whom was
reSssrsd the matter Of the purchase
,oe IN auto truck for the use OF the
1ru department. The report was as
4ollowsA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27

Miss Annie Lockard Of Carlisle, Pa.
has "a aps54tity Of linen thread made
from hax which her mother grew IN her
garden more than 80 years ago, ana
which her grandmother spun into
thread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27

Juniors Start Exercises with Program for Pre-
sentation Day Amid Most Fitting Surround
ings and Ideal Weather-Unusually Larg e
Number of Alumnae and Alumni on Hand
All Parts Successfully Carried out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27

Waterville, June %.
Court came in at $50 this morning.
The case of Lowell Fertilizer Co. of
Boston VS.. J. H. Tilton of Sidney and
G. A. Tilton Of Gardiner VS.. Lowell
Fertilizer Co. occupied the attention of
court and jury during the morning ses-
sion. P. A. Smith, Esq. represented
plaintiff and A. H. Bridges, Esq, the
defendants.
The suit was brought to recover 1854
for fertilizer claimed to have been sold
defendants in 1914.
J. H. Tilton testified that he signed
a contract in 1912, but did not know
anything about the order given in 1914
The contract was signed by defend
ants, u. H. & G. A. Tilton, by J. H.
Tilton." The order Of 1914 was signed
&c. A. & J. H. Tilton."
Verdict for plaintiffs. s16730.
At the conclusion of this case the
court thanked the jury for the careful
consideration they had given all the
work presented to them, and congrat-
ulated them upon the results they had
obtained; and also thanked them per-
sonally for their promptness, ~and their
patience in listening to testimony and
the charges given them under the ad
verse conditions Of the court room
The jury was then discharged for the
term.
County Treasurer Burt Stuart was up
off the Jurors.
Some court matters were disposed of
during the afternoon session.
Final adjournment will come at 4
o'clock tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27

referred to in this case. The tests
were made. he said, by loading the en-
gines down to their full capacity, and
operating on the grade under as ad-
verse conditions as possible, to pro-
duce live sparks from the stacka
while working hard; while stirring the
hre with the fire hook; dropping the
engine out under full load, increasing
the draft in the front end thereby. For
the collection of sparks they stretched
at right angles to the track, a foot to
IS inches above the ground, cheese
cloth. three feet wide and varying
from 100 to 400 feet in length, and
they placed between the strips pans,
three feet by Is feet, filled with cotton
batting. The pans were on bookings
above the ground. The tests consumed
three days. The cheese cloth was TAX
en- in at night to keep it dry After
the engine had worked by this terri
tory, with the wind blowing from the
track toward the cotton batting and
cheese cloth, varying on different days
from five to 20 miles an hour, exami-
nations were made OF the batting and
cloth to determine the results of the
sparks falling on the cheese cloth and
cotton batting. No fire was set by
sparks. he said, during the test. The
only indications of heat observed were
four spots on the cheese cloth where
the cotton showed color; but the
strands were not burned through. The
experiment was conducted with three
different engines, he said, during the
three days. and about % trips were
made by the engines by the field so
prepared with cheese cloth and cotton
batting. Since these tests, he stated.
quite number Of the engines Of the
road have been equipped with the
Nudge Slater front end.
The case was concluded at $40 this
afternoon. and the jury was out two
hours.
Verdict for Mrs. Libby, s3O0s.
. Verdict for Mr.. Libby s1143
Adjourned until $50 next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27

The English Language has eishty-two
aoundA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
$6,523,36o.00
s2,oso.s93.oo
sS,604,353.0O

Total $S,6O4, S03.OO
The total number Of polls returned
is 3711.
The committee has considered the
question Of tax rate very carefully and
have decided that the same should re-
main a rs mills as In 1915.
The tax assessment on real estate
and personal property at 26 mills and
on polls at 81 each, amounts to $751;
1858. The appropriation bill calls for
s2As,:71. 60, and this will be met by tax
assessment and receipts from the
State, etc.
Respectfully submitted.
BLAINE S. VILES, Mayor.
c. CONY WESTON.
BURTON GIDDING.
c. B. PHILBRICk.
MERVIN E. HAWK.
COMMITTEE on Finance.
Ordered, That the sum Of two hun
sired forty. six thousand two hundred
seventy-one dollars and sixty cents
s24s,271.60) be and hereby Is appro-
priated for the current year as fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
The City Council
Votes Not to Buv
an Auto Fire Truck
But Order for Purchase of Two Auto Highway
Trucks - Finance Committee Reports Appro-
priation Bill of $246,271.60-Sum of $240 APP
propriated for Six Band Concerts

The city council held it's adjourned
meeting Monday evening and transacted
the usual amount Of business. included in
which was the acceptance OF the report
Of the finance committee and the passage
of the order which accompanied it and
which was the appropriation bill for the
current year The text of the report and
order follows:
To the Members of the City Council:
The committee on appropriations having
considered the matter Of expenditures for
the year recommend as per accompanying
order. In making up the appropriations
we are forced to provide for additional
necessary expenditures for several depart
ments. The appropriation for schools az
voted in the May meeting Is $3.50; in 1Slo
il was $3S. ls2 S.. The state and county tax
for 1916 is SIS, 1850; in 1915 1t was the
same in 1914 this tax was $5l ,932.6Ss The
appropriations for attachments has been
increased from $500 in 1915 to 5000 In 1915
For city rooms and buildings $4400 was
appropriated in 1915 and this year the
committee recommends an appropriation
Of $4,000. The special appropriation for
highways in 1915 was $500 and for 1916
this is increased to $500. On account or
the heavy SHOWS Of last spring, larger
appropriations were necessary for snow
bills and these are increased in the East
ern district from $500 in 1915 to $500 in
1916. and in the Western district from
$500 in 1915 to e450o in 1916. The sum of
1895 is provided for State highway work.
the same as in 1915 For the fire depart
ment $4,000 was appropriated as against
$4,000 for 1915. which amount Is insuff1cien,
for the needs Of the department. Two
hundred and nifty dollars is appropriated
for the care of the Kennebec bridge as
against $500 for 1915. For the rebuilding
Of Kennebec bridge in 1914 a note was
given for 81, 500. This note was renewed
in July 1915 and paid in March of the
present year The accrued interest
amounted to $500. and this appropriation
bill carries an item Of 1880 to settle the
account. The brown-tail moth appropria-
ton Is reduced from $500 in 1915 to $500 for
1916 The appropriation for the police de-
partment is increased from $1,000 to $500
in anticipation Of extra expense during
the encampment Of the militia and also
increased salaries.
In 1915 the appropriation for coupon
on bonds was $13,s20; because Of the
school bonds to be issued this year, an
appropriation of $l4,4os is necessary.
The appropriation for salaries is reduc-
ed form $500 in 1915 to $4,000 in 1916
The appropriation for sweeping Water
street is increased 500 for the year.
The appropriation for the Board OF
Registration in 1915 was 500: because
OF the several elections Of the present
year, II has been necessary to increase
this appropriation to $500.
The valuation as returned by the
Board of Assessors Is as follows:
Real estate, $6,523, $4,000
Personal property. $2,oS0,S93.oo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-27
Junior Class Officer.

With this number the program Of
Junior class day came to a close and
once more Marshall Erbb called the
class to attention and they marched
through the awaiting audience to the
upper part Of the campus. where they
disbanded TO attend to their other du-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-13
| 45,OO ARE IN
MAMMOTH PARADE

New York, May 49, New York's be
lief that the nation should prepare for
war was expressed today by almost
145,OOO men and women who marched
in one of the greatest professions ever
assembled for the promotion of ar
idea.
They went 20 abreast almost filling
the streets from curb to curb, stepping
to the tune of patriotic airs.
The parade began this morning and
will continue for 12 or more hours,
Many business establishments have
been closed. 1t is estimated that a
million persons viewed the process
sion.
Applications for places in the pa
rade were so great that the promoters
were forced to reject 10000 applica-
tions Twenty thousand women took
part in the procession
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-13
United States Believes That EE-
forts 10 Land Villa Are
Serious.
NO CHANGE IN MEXICAN
POLICY CONTEMPLATED
(Bg Assooiated Press

Washington, D. c., May ls.-The
reported sending of 1900 Carranza sol
diers toward the Big Bend district of
Coahui1a is regarded by officials here
today as possible indication that Car
rama is making renewed efforts to cap
ure the bandit raiders.
The Administration does not regard
seriously the rumors that the Carran-
"a expedition may have hostile pur-
pose.
No sign of an Immediate change in
the Mexican situation is evident hero
today. The War Department empha-
sized that that although Pershing is
concentrating his forces and shorten
ing his lines to ZIG miles. he is ready
to dash farther southward If chance
to get Villa or his bandits is offered
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-13
Minln1s Tries TO End
Life at EliSUiHe Home

Ellisville, Miss, May 1S.-Major s..
D. Mimms, a member of one of the
oldest families in Mississippi, and
well known throughout the southern
section of the state, attempted to kill
himself by cutting his throat in the
rear Of his home some time during
the night
The near lifeless form was found
by members of the family on arising
this morning physician was sum
moned, and Major Mimms is in his
hands this afternoon. Despite the ill
health Of the man, and the great loss
Of blood occasioned by the slashed
neck, there is chance for his recov-
cry.
According to the members of the
mans family, he had been in a de-
spondent mood for some time on ac-
count Of his health. Yesterday, 1t is
said, he tried to end his life with a
!revoWer, but failed.
Some time during last night, he left
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-13

his room, taking with him an ordinary
pocketknife. When Mrs. Miinms arose
this morning and noted the absence
of her husband, she instituted a
search. The body was found in the
rear of the house, the neck horribly
slashed, and pools Of blood about his
face and head. Life was near extinct.
A physician DR.. Tucker, was called,
and gave the man hypodermit injec-
tion, which revived him for a time.
It is believed that he lost more than
a quart of blood He is still uncon-
scious.
Major Mimms is member Of one OF
the Oldest families in Mississipps. He
came here about 20 years ago. He was
twice married, and is survived by his
second wife and two daughters, teach
ers in the Ellisville school A son by
his first marriage is a travelling sales
man. Major Mimms is about so years
old, and for years had been In the in
surance business
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-13
DIXIE COTTON CROP
IS BEING CONSUMED
sENsus BUREAU MAKES REPORT
ON AMOUNT CONSUMED
DURING APRIL.
lBN Aasociated Pfess.l

Washington, D. G., May IL. The
Census Bureau announces the amount
Of cotton used during April was 5s1,7l6
running bales, exclusive Of linters,
against Si4,oo9 during April Of last
year.
On hand IN consuming establishments
during the month we're 2.006,5l2 bales
in storage, and 2,s14,s97 bales in com
presses. The linters used ii April
were 7l,2S6; on hands Of consumers.
l54,4sS and in storages and com
presses, 17S.246.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-13
TELEGRAPH BRENTIES
BANKER DIES.

New Orleans, May William Ad-
Ter, formerly a prominent banker and
cotton factor in this city, and we'll
known in Latin-Ameriean trade cir.
eles. died here today of apoplexy, aged
SO. For many years he was engaged
in exporting business and was presi-
dent of the State National Bank, which
failed in 1907.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-13
APPEAL FILED.

Washington, May 1s.-The govern
ment's appeal from the New Jersey
court which dismissed the anti-trust
suit against the United States Steel
Corporation, was filed formally today
in the Supreme Court The appeal
has been eight months in preparation.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-13
NEGRO HANGED.

Montgomery, Ala, May 13.- Lama
Lightner, negro, was hanged here this
morning for the murder of viii Robin
son, negro. Many prominent white
people petitioned the governor for
clemency but inasmuch as Lightner
had killed one man before he killed
Robinson, he was allowed to hang.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-13
ENFORCE JIT LAW.

New Orleans, May 1S. Mayor 1ear-
man issued a statement today 10 the
effect that the city iitney ordinance,
which recently was upheld by the
state Supreme Court, win be enforced
after May 10. The ordinance requires
a bond Of $4,000 for each iitney oper-
ated.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-05-13
REcoRps RRokEN.

Mobile, Ala, May 1s. All weather
records for this early in May were
broken here yesterday and again to-
day The mercury registered 95 on
Thursday and s6 Friday, The hottest
May day ever recorded here was May
2l, 1878.