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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

London, Dec. 29.-The battle of the
Somme is pictured as a sweeping tri-
umph for allied arms in a detailed re-
port by Gen. Sir Douglas Haig, which
was issued tonight, and which coverc
operations from July to Nov 49, Gen.
eral Haig terms the battle a triumph
in which the German western armies
were saved from complete collapse and
a decisive defeat only by a pro,racted
period Of unfavorable weather which
prevented the Anglo-French forces
from taking full advantage of their
successful advance. He declares that,
it was a triumph which
proved beyond doubt the ability of the
allies to overthrow Germany when
the time comes" The British COM
mander shows himself a firm believer
in the doctrine that the allies can win
the war on the western front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
The brotherhoodS
Call for New Vote in
the R. R. Controversy
YELLED THREAT OF ANOTHER STRIKE
PROPOSAL SOUGHT IN STATEMENT
Leaders of 10000 Employees Refuse Interpreta-
ton of Circular and Say Public May Draw
Own Conclusions SAC ton Follows Failure to
Reach Agreement wi tn Managers

New York, Dec 29.-Special circulars
putting up to the 1000 members re-
sponsibility for the next step to be
taken by the railroad brotherhoods IN
their controversy with the railroads
over the application and interpreter
ton of the Adamson act, were sent
broadcast by telegraph after a confer
ence of the four brotherhood chiefs
here today. The leaders refused inter-
probation.
Announcement of the action taken
was made by William G. Lee, presi-
dent of the Brotherhood Trainmen,
prior to- his departure for the West.
He was accompanied by the other
brotherhood leaders whose confer
ence with the railway managers yes
tsfday resulted in disagreement.
Ea1Mer in the day the four chiefs is
sued a somewhat cryptic statement
over their signatures declaring that
the attitude Of the railroads threaten
ed to wipe oit the benefits that should
accrue to the men from the passage of
e
the Adamson act and asserting that for
that rea son; the entire situation is to
be placed before the membership"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Carrigan. Will i'll
Answer Frai:zzeIe

Lewiston, Me-. Dec. 2s.-Harry H.
Frazee. one of the new owners Of the
Boston Americans. held a long confer
.ence today with william F. Carrigan
Of this city. former manager Of the Red
Sox. At its conclusion. it was ANNOUNCE
ed that a contract to resume the man
agement Of the Boston team had not
been signed by Carrigan. but that he
would give Mr.. Frazee his decision the
Ifrst Of next week. Neither would make
. statement beyond saying that they
had talked over plans for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

way managers, until experience actu-
ally discloses the consequences Of the
eight-hour day.
'In the meantime the constitution by
authority of the congress of a COM
mission or body Of men, appointed by
the President to observe, investigate
and report upon these concessions
without recommendation.
"'Then such action upon the facts
as the parties of the present contro-
versy may think best
"Our men believed in so doing they
would secure the eight-hour basic day
at once, but the enactment of the Ad-
amson eight-hour law, effective Jan. l,
1917 made it necessary for them to
wait patiently, until that time to find
later thta the railroad companies in
stituted injunction proceedings against
the governments enforcement of the
eight-hour law, and at this time the
entire matter is in litigation, such It'll
cation making it impossible for the
special committee appointed by the
President as provided for in the law.
to proceed with their investigation as
Of Jan 1 and the probability of addi-
tional litigation being commenced by
the railroads, even though the law is
declared constitutional by the supreme
court will seriously effect such inves-
tigation, in fact, can and likely will
delay the investigation until the COM
mission can not make its investigation
as the law contemplates. thereby de-
feating. the intent Of the law and at
the same time postpone> the benefits
promised by the law, which will I'M
questionably meet with general dis
satisfaction among the membership Of
the railroad organizations.
'"The entire situation Is to be placed
before the membership by special cir
cular."
Decline to Interpret
The brotherhood chiefs declined pos
itively to interpret their statement.
Mr.. Lee was asked to explain whether
the statement meant that new strike
vote might be ordered.
You may make your own interpre-
tation," was the reply.
What Interpretation is the public to
make?" he was asked.
Let the public make it's own inter-
probation"
Warren S. Stone, grand chief of the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers.
said that the circular was sent out Ito
place the situation before the members,
who are always consulted before any
action is taken" The circular contain
ed no recommendation, he said, but an
outline Of the entire case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

New York, Dec. 29.-After q confer
ence here today of fedora astrict at
torneys from Maine to Rst Virginia
who are 'nssstlsatins ~ hAsn cost Of
living. 4 statement was islisd BY
I ssorge w. Anderson. United States
district attorney in Boston in charge
Of the governments inquiry into food
!. md fuel prices, declaring that "busi-
|6ess men who hold or detain cars I'M
necessarily and unfairly. are under
lSzfs fA--as5A ~S*tAs -
just suspicion" < M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
AND
JOBBERS HEARD
BY COMMISSION
Publishers Blame Both
Manufacturers and
JObbers and Are Co.
ing Ahead with Con-
structiOn of Own Pa
per-Making Plants

Washington, Dec. 29-Hear-
ings re-opened here today by the
Federal Trade Commission in its
news print paper investigation
ended suddenly when paper
manufacturers refused to dis
cuss the reasonableness of news
print prices. Both publishers
and jobbers had been heard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
AGED LIMERICK
MAN IS SUICIDE
BY SHOOTING

Limerick, Me-, Dec. '29-Everett NJ
Staples, aged 81. living alone here
committed suicide by shooting early
this forenoon. He had been working
in Chelsea, Mass, but came home a
few weeks ago and went to his old
home. He was unmarried and had no
near relatives. Dependency is believ-
ed to have been the cause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Punishment Probable

IF it be found" the statement says.
"that such detention Is a part of q
combination to create scarcity. en-.
nance prices and share In profts. We
do not believe that juries Will look
with lenient eyes on such action dur
ing these times. ~
Explaining that 4he attorneys had
met to consider fadh gathered ~ their
districts tending to- SHOW coI4btna-
lions obnoxious to the anti -trssgtAc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
THE WEATHER.
1 FAIR

Forecast for New England: fair on
Saturday and Sunday without decided
temperature change. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

New portrait of General Haig, CON-
mander of the British forces In France,
to whom Is given much Of the credit
for the terrible offensive Of the al
lies on the west front. Military au.
thoritles say that his conduct of the
battle Of the somme will put his name
among those Of the great generals a.
history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Manufacturers Excuse

Manufacturers Excuse
The manufacturers declared they
had not had time to study tables pre-
pared by the commissions investiga-
tors purporting to show huge profits.
Members of the trade commission an
nounced that despite an apparent I'M
willingness by the manufacturers to
keep up the investigation, the commits
sion's report would be issued prob
ably in about 10 days and that such
recommendations to Congress would
be made as were thought necessary.
At the same time it was said the COM
mission would be in a position prob,
ably by tomorrow night to announce
whether it's consideration of paper
distribution plan showed an actual pa
per shortage and a need for distribu-
ton under supervision of the commits
sion.
Possible Legal Action
1t was strongly intimated during the
day that facts uncovered by the COM =
mission will be turned over to the de-
partment of justice. 1t was announced
that if the commission failed to relieve
conditions some other governmental
agency might be able to help. The re-
port to Congress, it is understood, will
score manufacturers for raising prices
to the extent of forcing many small
publishers out of business.
Manufacturers proposed the distri-
button plan at a hearing two weeks
ago. Today's hearing was a resumption
of that proceeding, interrupted to
study the plan and give the manufac-
turers time to go over the commits
sion's cost of production figures.
Publishers testifying today blamed
both manufacturers and jobbers for
conditions in the newspaper
world. 1t was declared that jobbers had
taken advantage of the last two weeks
to try to brighten publishers into pay
ing high prices by claiming a short
age existed which would prevent many
publishers from filling their needs dur
ing the coming year. More testimony
was brought out also concerning al
legged refusals to sell to publishers. and
different prices quoted by
the same manufacturers. 1t was charg-
ed that an effort was being made to
buying associations through
which publishers hope to purchase
their paper more cheaply. HiIlHI I'LL
.HI' Constructing Own PIants All
Publish hers. II was said, ard going
ahead rapidly with their plans tor con-
structing paper making plants LOT their
own. BY the middle of 1918. said A. J.
McIntire. paper expert Of the Newspa-
per Publishers Association, the pub
fishers win be virtually independ emit Of
the paper makers. HI III
Statement by Chairman Glass
A statement given out tonight by Frank
P. Glass. chairman Of the executive COM
mittee Of the committee on paper lot tho
Newspaper Publishers' IAbsocia-
ton. said in part: II / III
This investigation has been going on
for over hve months. having been initial
ed by a requent OF the News Print Manu-.
Association for such an invest,-
cation. the maTufacturers claiming that
Continued On Pace 4-cof. ;,
4 H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30

Boston, Dec. 29.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity;
Fair and continued cold Saturday and
Sunday. moderate westerly winds. be-
coming variable. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Advantages of Waitino

Inc principle of one offensive cam
paign during the summer of 1916 had
already been decided on by all the al
lies" says the report.
subject to the necessity of commenc-
ing Operations before the summer was
too far advanced. and with due regard to
the general situation, i desired to post
pone my attack as long as possible. The
British armies were growing in numbers
and the supply of munitions was steadi,v
increasing. but a large proportion Of ~
officers and men were still far from be-
ing fully trained and the longer the at
tack was deferred the more efficient they
would become. All
ION the other hand, the Germans .were
continuing to press their attacks at Yer
dun, and both there and on the Italian
front, where the Austrian offensive was
gaining, it was evident that the strain
might become too great unless timely &C.
Continued on Page 4ceI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Half Army Defeated

Il desire. to add a few words as to
future prospects" he says at the close
of the dispatch which covers 16 close
~ printed pages. The enemy's power
has not yet been broken nor is it vet
possible to form an estimate Of the
time the war may last before the OH
1ects Tor which the allie sare lighting
nave been attained, but the Somme
battle has placed beyond doubt the
ability OF the allies to gain t..ose OBJ
Jects. The German army is the main
stay of the Central Powers and a full
haif OF that army, despite Ill advant-
ages of the defensive and SUPPORTED
by the strongest of forces suffered do
Feat on the Somme this year. Neither
ssictors nor vanquished will forget this
and, although bad weather has given
the enemy a respite. there are un-
sdoubtedly many thousands in his ranks
VINO Will begin the new campaign with
MlhtIeSeonfidence in their ability to re-
stst our assaults or overcome ,,,r da-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Haig Pictures Overthr3w Of
Teuton Armies on w est Front

COMMANDER OF SOMMES OFFENSIVE GIVES DETAILED
REPORT OF GREAT ADVANCE OF ANGLO FRENCH FORCES
Declares Campaign Triumph that
Weather Saved German Armies from Complete Collapse Believes
Battle Proves Ability Of Allied Army Objects that Te-
tons Have Lost Confidence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
The New Yea

will see the business growing
steady and wsll-with the push
Of newspaper advertising to keep
the balance true.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-09-20
HUGHES FOR ARBITRATION.
All Rights Found just After
Considerations

In his Maine speeches Mr.. Hughes
made it plain that he was not attack
ing labor or the equity of the pro-
posed increase Of wages for the rail
road men. He was simply contending
for the all important principle of arbi-
tration as the right means of settle
ment of such questions. Speaking at
different places in Maine Mr.. Hughes
dwelt upon this question, saying:
81 deeply deplore, in the name OF
labor, in the name of justice, in the
name of American ideals, the surren-
der of the Executive and Of Congress
to force, instead of permitting reason
to reign.
"The measure to which / have allud-
ed was not, properly speaking, an
eight-hour measure. 1t was a wage
measure. 1t was plain proposition
for a change in the wage scale. do
not speak of the equity of that That
is matter to be fairly considered.
want what is just and right with re-
spect to wages. l am for the arbitra-
ton and the peaceful settlement of
these industrial controversies. We
can settle everything in this country
if we approach those matters with
fair and open mind and an examina-
ton of the facts.
"This particular measure shows on
its face that it was legislation in ad-
vance of the investigation, instead of
in advance of legisla-
ton. 1t is said that there was in it's
favor the judgment Of society. The
Judgment of society in this country
has never been passed in favor of leg
islation without knowledge of the equi-
ty and regardless Of the facts Of the
case There was no judgment of So
ciety in favor of the roads which were
excepted from it's provisions. If there
was Judgment of society, why not ap-
ply the rule to electric or other kinds
Of roads or roads less than 100 miles
in length? I say, away with such pre-
tense! It was a surrender to force in
stead of clear candid, faithful franz
ed examination of the facts. and then
action in accordance with American
principles.
"Autocracy represents force; tyran-
nv represents force. Democracy rep
resents the rule of the common judg-
ment after discussion, after an oppor-
unity to know the facts"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-09-20

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound My
mother bought it and the next month
was so well that worked all the month
without staying at home day. I am
in good health now and have told lots of
girls about it. miss CLARICE NORM,
% Russell Street, Taunton, Mass.
Thousands of girls suffer in silence
every month rather than consult ply
sician. If girls who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or indigestion would take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, safe and pure remedy made
from roots and herbs, much suffering
might be avoided.
Write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass. (confdentiaD for free
advice which will prove helpful.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-09-20
DR.. HARVEY w. WILEY
TO VOTE FOR HUGHES.
He Says Wilson Has Failed to Enforce
Pure Food Law.

IT favor the election Of Mr. Hughes
to the Presidency for entirely different
reasons than those held by most of his
supporters. 1t is not because of the
Mexican policy nor the foreign policy
of the administration nor by reason Of
its domestic policies. 1t is because Of
the apparent Indifference Of the admin
istration of President Wilson to the
cause Of pure foods and drugs. Prac-
tically all of the abuses which were
injected into the pure food law by the
preceding administrations are still in
force. Benzoate of soda is still reg
nant. The fumes of burning sulphur
are marching along undisturbed. There
is evidently a lull in the activities of
the administration of the law. A we'll
known beverage declared by the SUI
preme court misbranded and amenable
to the food law has not been molested.
No attempt has been made to enforce
the law in regard to the bleaching of
flour. The repeal of the mixed flour
law, that splendid safeguard to the
purity of our bread, has been tacitly
approved by the treasury department.
"Mr. Hughes in his activities on the
supreme court has stood like stone
wall for the proper administration of
the food law / believe his election
would see radical change in the atti-
tude of the government towards pure
food and pure drugs, so vital to the
welfare Of our people. For this reason
sincerely hope that Mr.. Hughes may
be chosen as our next president.
81 should expect Mr.. Hughes as pres
ident to have the same attitude toward
the pure food and drug law that he had
as judge on the bench and to appoint
a secretary of agriculture with subor-
dinate officers who would be enthusi-
asuc and earnest in the enforcement
of the pure food law for the benefit of
the physical, mental and moral well
fare of our people,"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-09-20
Swift Rackhander.

Mrs. Sam lyle met her dearest
friend, Mrs. George Reen, in the
street.
How lucky to meet you!" gushed
Mrs. S. lyle. "Tm-er-we want an
other maid; there is too much work
for two. So I'm looking for a parlor
maid"
Mrs. G. Reen hid her envy under a
smiling face.
"How strange" she gushed back.
Il think / know the very girl for you.
And l can recommend her personally,
because she is leaving us next week"
Mrs. lyle darted a suspicious look
at her friend.
"But-er-why are you-er-getting
rid of her?' she demanded.
Mrs. G. Reen smiled coolly.
"Oh, she's given me notice. dear!"
she said, with well-assured frank
ness. you see. she complains that
there is too much silver to clean at
our house. So know she'll just suit
you"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-09-20
THOROUGH WORK
How a MorrisvilIe Citizen
Found Freedom From
Kidney Trouble

Ii you suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
Any durable disease of the kidneys,
Use tested kidney remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been tested
by thousands.
Morrisville people testify.
Can you ask for more convincing Or oof
of merit?
u Alexander, retired farmer, Cherry
Ave-, Morrisville, says:-
"The secretions from my kidneys were
unnatural and 1 suffered intensely from
pains through the small of nv back.
Doau's Kidney Pills brought prompt re-
lief and I have had no need of a Kidney
medicine since"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Alex-
ander had. Foter-Milburn Co., Props.
Buffalo, n. Y.-adv.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-09-20
IL All DEPENDS,

eff Hughes wins an Oregon town
will get new single mill employing
fifty men," says the Olympia Recorder,
according to an announcement of the
individual who took an option on tim
bered land. If Wilson wins the option
will be allowed to lapse. That's the
way with a thousand and one enter
prises. all waiting to see which way
the wind blows. The moment it is as
sured that Charles e. Hughes is elect
ed, just watch the wheels of industry
spin and listen to the hum of business"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-09-20
JOHNSON
Mrs. Sarah Clary is seriously i'll.

MIS-. Safan Clary IL seriously Ill.
DR.. R. G.. Prentiss was in Burlington
Friday.
Miss Eta Waters has returned to
South Troy to teach.
Miss Stella Richardson is seriously ill
at her rooms at D. S. Scott's.
Miss Gertrude Baker went Saturday
to Cabot, to visit. Mr.. and Mrs. A. W.
Stone.
Mrs. Fred Ransom of Hyde Park spent
Thursday with her sister, Mrs. Marion
Davis.
Miss Louise Leland went to Orono, Me-,
Monday to visit her sister, Mrs. Mary
Morse.
1. Leonard Pearl left Monday morning
for Bakersfield to teach in Brigham
Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. E. Holmes and son,
Erie, went through the Islands ON Sun
day by auto.
Geo. Courser went to Barre last week
to visit his daughter, Mrs. Harry Broad
well, and family.
Misses Helen 3ucklln and Gladys Whit
comb of Hyde Park were guests at Mrs.
Will Davis last week.
Mrs. e. M. Green and brother, Harring-
ton Fullington. visited his son, Roy, in
EDosburg Falls last week.
Miss Majorie Johnston returned from
South Hero Saturday and commenced
her school in No. II, Monday Sept. IS.
Mrs. B. S. Fullington left last Thurs
day for Brockton, Mass, to spend few
weeks with her brother, G. B. File
brown.
Max Wilson came Saturday night to
spend the remainder of the month with
his father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
II. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Buck and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Stevens of st. Adams came
the first of the week to pass few days
with friends.
DdhOI lClutHCu W w IuOOShI
Sunday night to look after the meat bust
ness for E. p. Jose. Baker is nursing a
broken wrist.
W. A. Landon and daughter, Rdth, of
South Hero were in town last Wednes-
day and his father, o. B. Landon went
home with them.
Jason Hunt returned to Cambridge,
Mass, last Wednesday, after visit to
his father, B. A. Hunt, to enter upon his
second year at Harvard Law School.
Miss Elsie Stearns went to Montpelier
Friday, where she is to teach this year
in the city graded school. Her sister,
Miss Doris, takes her place in the tele-
phone Office.
d. B. Smalley's father, Aaron Smalley, |
lied at his home ip Waterbury Thursday |
hight at s o'clock after an operation Sum
lay for appendicitis. The funeral was
leld Sunday afternoon.
Walbridge and Helen Fullington were /
,iven surprise party at their home FRI
lay evening. Eighteen of their young |
riends met at the McFarland's and
walked in at the appointed hour and
surprised them. The time
,assed quickly and happily. Refresh
nents were served.
Charles G. Gookey of Mortified and
Arnold Derrick of Montpelier,
we're in town last week. stopping at "The
cverett." Mr.. Gokey is native of john
Oh. He went from here soon after the
,ivil War. He was member of the LIST.
Il. heavy artillery, Co. L. Eighteen
ears ago he came here to bury his faith
T, Chas. Gokey, and with that exception
ad not been here since 1865. He came
his time to look after conditions in the
smetery and in the spring proposes to
love eight bodies from the Catholic
smetery to the new cemetery.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-09-20
Shed Heard That Before.

Ananias went home to Sapphire the
other day, after having lost heavily
through some shady venture, and he
was feeling very penitent and repent
ant. "Sapphira," he said. I'm going
to reform. pitch in, fix up the house,
buy shoes and clothes for the children,
and get you just about everything you
want to dress up like a perfect lady"
But Sapphire just smiled YEARLY. Go
on" she said, you talk like a police
commissioner. kansas City Star.