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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

State of Maine paying per cent for
fund and not used by the State at all!
The State could borrow money at 6
per cent and net a premium Of 80 per
cent, with absolutely first class credit
it would be folly for the State to
store up this great sum Of money, upon
which it is required by its own law to
pay per cent per annum, and not use
it. 1t will probably always remain
upon the books as a part of the State
debt in the varying sums which it will
represent from year to year. 1t is al
together unlikely. almost impossible.
that a considerable part Of the princi-
pal of this sum will ever be called for
by wild land sections organized and in
corporated as towns. and it will always
be more a theoretical debt than an
actual liability.
The very fact that the law reserv-
ing the lands for public uses set an
annual interest charge against the
principal sums of the trust fund to be
paid by the State indicates that 1t was
always intended that the State should
use the money until it should be re-
quired for other purposes under the
provisions of the law.
1t is only recently that the lands
Reserved for Public Uses Fund" has
been put in proper form on the books
In it's beginnings the fund was small
! book account and was carried In a
! way that would now be considered al
together impracticable as bookkeep-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

gent choice from any considerable
fraction of the voting population for ;
the requisite number Of members of
constitutional convention out of a pro-
posed list.
90 Danger of Rejection of All
Amendments Through Combined Oppo-
sition of All Opposed to Any of Them
This is what happened to the proposed
New York constitution and though the
Amendments might be proposed sep
arately they would even then be re-
garded as belonging together as the
work of the convention: Amendments
proposed by the Legislature on the
other hand can be voted on separate
ly, each on it's own merits.
Il have mentioned some Of the i'm
portant current issues in Maine poll
tics. About the contest in which l ain
engaged may l say simply that it is a
warm but thoroughly good-natured
fight between men who are all personal
friends. The prize is the great honor
of acting as standard bearer for our
great party in the fall campaign. I
say to you who are voters, as 1 have
said to all Republicans Of Maine whom
/ could reach personally or through
the mails: 1t is your duty to go to the
polls June 18th and register your
choice for candidate for Governor.
This choice should be determined BY
your best judgment as to the relative
qualifications of the aspirants for the
great task in hand. The question is
bigger than locality or friendship or
any mans personal ambition. If your
choice falls on me shall value highly
your influence and support If nomi-
mated and elected, shall do my ut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

amount, without a new constitutional
amendment. Nor do l believe in the
wisdom of further bond issues. The
better way is to pay as we go and let
the money from automobile licenses
retire the present bonds as they come
due and provide for the maintenance
of the State roads.
Constitutional Amendments.
"One of the few constructive sug-
gestions in the Maine Democratic plat
form is the proposal of constitutional
convention. l believe several consti-
tutional amendments ought to be sub
mitted to the people. One is the
amendment providing for equal suf-
frage; another is the amendment max
ing possible legislative statute Civ
ing the governor authority to remove
delinquent sheriffs; another, in my
Judgment, is the amendment making
possible establishment of more than
one voting precinct IL town of small
population but large area. These and
many other necessary amendments
can, however, be proposed by the
Legislature in the ordinary way. am
opposed to constitutional convention
for three reasons.
~ Expense-The New York conven-
ton is said to have cost more than
100000. One in this State would cost,
no doubt, more than one quarter as
much
(2) Difficulty of Choice of Delegates
1t is hard enough for the average
voter to acquaint himself with. TIE
qualifications of the various candi.
dates for Office that he is now required
Il to vote for. 1t would be exceedingly
-asnA<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
Maine Owes Itself Money
Interesting History of a Fund

ing and shamefully careless-as a
mere cash account. From time to time
the fund was recognized as grow
ing and important account and the
books rectified to provide for better
accounting. The 18th Legislature de-
cided to have the accounting Of this
fund made perfect and adjusted SO that
for all future years it would stand
clear and unquestioned in all it's de-
tails. Therefore, a resolve was passed
as follows:
Resolved, That the State treasurer
and State auditor are hereby author
lied to ascertain the true standing OF
any and all accounts upon the books
of the treasury and auditing depart
ments according to the true standing
thereof. They are hereby required to
ture as will show in detain all changes
made in such accounts to properly ad-
just them"
This resolve was approved April 4,
1913, and become Chapter POI Of the
Resolves Of 1918.
Under date Of December 81, 1914, a
report of the work done as directed by
the resolve was addressed to the 18th
Legislature. The report was signed
by Hon. Joseph W. Simpson, then
State treasurer, and by Hon. Timothy
F. Callahan, then State auditor. Rec
concentrations were made with the re-
port and it closed with the following
statement:
while the resolve seemed to au-
thorize the State treasurer and State
auditor to make the changes necessary
to properly adjust the accounts, still
we deem It of such importance as to
report our findings to the Legislature
for it's action
So long and tedious was the work of
adjusting the accounts of this trust
fund. that the interest was not COM
puted before the Legislature convened
The Legislature therefore turned the
report back to the treasurer and audi
tor asking that the interest be COM
puted. The interest is now being fig
ured under the direction Of Treasurer
Newbert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

81 ands Reserved for Public U es" Accumula-
hons Since 1888 Legislature Adjusting Ac-
counts of Trust Fund That Is Largely Mis-
understood and Basis for Prolific Misstate-
ment
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
BEE COUNTY ANTS
IN HIGH COURT
Preventing Voters From Going to the
Polls by Direct or Indirect
Means Unlawful.

San Antonio. Texas. Nov. 1.-The
anti-prohibitionists OF Bee county won
q temporary victory which may be-
come a final victory II they prove
their allegations. In decision handed
down Wednesday by the Fourth court
Of civil appeals. reversing and re-
manding the case OF A. c. Marsden ct
al VS.. Charles Troy, county attorney.
The case had to do with local option
election last spring wherein the coun-
ty went dry" by twenty-nine votes.
The antis contested the election on
the main allegation that a proclama-
tion had been issued notifying all so.
called foreigners" that they could not
vote unless they presented at the polls
certificates showing that they had TAX.
en- out final naturalization papers
Chief Justice w. s. Fly, who wrote
the opinion. pointed out thSt under the
Texas constitution an alien who has
declared his intention" OF becoming
a citizen Of the United States is en-.
titled to vote.
In reversing and remanding the case
Justice Fly instructed the lower court
to retry II In accordance with the su.
preme courts views. II II can be
proved that residents OF Bee county
were prevented from voting either di.
rectly or Indirectly by the election OF.
ficials. even though they did not actu.
ally offer to vote, and II II can be
shown that the ballots OF those who
were thus prevented from exercising
the right OF suffrage would have
changed the election either way. said
Justice Fly. the election would be null
and void.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
FORT VAUX EVAcuATED
BY GERMAN SOLDIERS
Was the Last Remaining Stronghold in the Yer.
dun Section-The Germans on the Eastern
Front Captured 1900 Russians ns-Rumanians
Pursuing Teutons in Pennsylvania.

London. Nov,s2.-Fort vaux, the on.
ly remaining stronghold In the Verdun
triangle Of fortresses In possession OF
the Germans, and for which fighting
has been going on for many months.
has been evacuated by the Teutonic
troops. according 10 the Berlin official
announcement this morning.
On the Somme front, Berlin says,
the British attempted to advance, near
Courdellette. but were repulsed.
The French gained advantages near
Lesbouefs and Rancourt. The French
statement says nothing important
transplred on the western front last
night.
The German troops OF General Won
Lynsingen, on the eastern front. yes
terday stormed the Russian positions
on the left bank OF the Stokhod river,
infllcting heavy losses and capturing
1900 men, according to Berlin.
The Rumanian forces continue to
pursue the retiring Austro. Germans 10
the west OF the JUL valley In Transyl.
vania. according to the Rumanian OF.
ficial report issued today. East OF
the River Alt the battle is still in
progress.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
To REH|B|[ITATE
OYSTER INDUSTRY
VIII w. Wood, State Fish, Game and
Oyster Commissioner, viii Make
Such Recommendation.
(By Associated Press /,

Austin, Texas, Nov. 2.-Steps are
being taken by viii w. Wood. state
fish, game and oyster commissioner
1t was announced today, to reha bilitate
the oyster industry of Texas. The
oyster reefs on the coast are now pro.
ducing less oysters than six years ago.
as disclosed by figures compiled by
the commissioner showing 10000 bar.
rels produced last year, as compared
with l14,729 barrels six years ago.
Recommendations will be made to
the next Legislature, 1t is said, rela.
tive to the oyster industry.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
JAP COLONEL At
Fl. SAM HOUSTON
Prominent Japanese Army Man Wis.
tied Texas Army Post and Wit.
messed Army Review.

San Antonio, Texas. Nov. Col.
onel NJ. Idamy, late military attache
to the Japanese embassy at Washing.
ton en- route to Japan to resume CON-
mand Of regiment, was a visitor at
Fort Sam Houston Tuesday. He is
accompanied by his wife. He was the
guest OF General and Mrs. Funston at
luncheon, witnessed the brigade re.
view and made an inspection OF the
army post. Colonel Idamy expressed
himself as favorably impressed with
the drill and army maneuvers he wit.
messed. He was particularly interest.
ed In the hospital train which he in.
spected thoroughly. He speaks Eng.
lish fluently.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
MAIL CONTRACT
WAS DISCUSSED
Deutschland May Carry First uneep
sored Matter That Has Gone to
Germany Since War Began.

Washington. Nov. 2.-lnterest here
In the arrival OF the German merchant
submarine Deutschland at New Lon
don. Conn, on her second voyage
centered largely In negotiations for
establishing a submarine mail line be-
tween the United States and Ger
many.
The postoffice department let II bc
known that Il was prepared to accep,
proposal made through the German
embassy that the Deutschland and
any sister ships that may ply out Of
American ports carry not more than
900 pounds OF first class mail at the
regular transatlantic rates. Details
OF the arrangements will he worked
out at conferences between officials
Of the embassy and the department
and Il is hoped that an agreement
may be reached In time for the. sub
to take her first consignment OF mail
when she sails from New London.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
CARRA|RA GUARDS
SHOT BY VILLA
Taken From Train and 20 Shot In
View Of Passengers, Who Were
Themselves Robbed.
lBy Associated Preasl !

Chihuahua City, Mexico. Nov .
tBulletin)-After shooting twenty
nine carranza guards on a south
bound passenger train which left Jua
rez on Monday, near Laguna station
TWO hundred villa bandits looted the
train' robbed the passengers and even
took the clothing from the women
Dr. Haffner German. was mistaken
Tor an American and dubbed with a
revolver but not seriously injured.
The bandits abandoned the train.
taking the loot in mule wagons. The
guards. who we're travelling in a box
car back of the tender. we're ordered
to alight and were shot in view of the
passengers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
PRICES CO Up
IN NEW ORLEANS
Coal. MIX and Flour Al Marked Up
BY Local oesiers-HIts the
.. People Hard. .......

New Orleans, La. Nov s.-Increas.
cs In the price OF coal and various
articles Of food went into effect In
New Orleans Wednesday. Soft coal
advanced SOC per ton. from SO to $50.
and anthracite advanced from sis.5o
TO si3.bo per ton. Dealers stated they
had on hand only a thirty.da supply
and feared a coal famine. owing TO
car shortage. Prior to September |
anthracite sold at sii per ton.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
WOULD NAVIGATE
THE COLORADO
Colorado River Improvement Associa.
ton Has Launched Statewide
0rga nization.

Austin. Texas, Nov. "A movement
has been launched by the Colorado
River improvement Association for
the formation Of a statewide organiza-
tion to push navigation, reclamation
and flood control in Texas.
It is planned to form an organiza.
tion for the purpose OF unifying the
conservation forces in Texas during
the Waco Cotton Palace. At this time
steps will be taken looking to obtain
appropriations from Congress and the
state legislature to aid in carrying out
the plans.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
RECORD TICKET SALE.

Mr. Stuart Harris. the genial -efty
ticket agent for the Houstop~G Texas
Central railroad. aftsr<compiling fig.
ures for his report on the Dallas fair
business. announces that his road
made a record sale OF fair tickets this
year To be exact. 4O3 tickets we're
sold to Dallas during the fair and the
amount OF money spent for the tickets
was s2.0li.S5. Mr. Harris says this
surpasses all records made since he
has been connected with the II. & T.
c. In Bryan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
BIG MILITARY
SUPPLY STATION
Arrangements VIII Be Made at San
Antonio TO Care for q Total
Of no Men.

Gan Antonio. Texas Nov. Am
nouncement was made Wednesday a,
headuarters Of the Southern depart
ment that an authorization had been
received from the war department for
the purchase OF land adjoining the
Fort Sam Houston reservation where.
on to bun the largest general supply
station In the United States. AZ its
recent session Congress voted an an.
preparation Of s75o.ooo for the project
The war department instructed the
board Of army officers In charge Of
the project to proceed on a basis o'
four infantry divisions and one cav
airy division. or a total Of approsI
matcly 10000 men.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
RECEIVES S150,0OO
IN WEDDING GIFTS
Miss Clara A. Busch Becomes Bride
Of Percy James orthwein In Pres
enee Of 800 Guests.
fRy Asaociat.d Pre..,

81. Louis, Mo-. Nov. ?.-Miss Clara
A. Busch. daughter OF A. A. Busch. be.
came the bride Of Percy James orth.
vein Of this city at Grants Farm. the
Busch country home. last night. More
than 500 guests were present. Presents
OF movable articles alone cost over
sSo,ooo and wedding gifts aggregated
total Of about $4,000. A $4,000
home was the present given by Miss
Buseh's father. Her wedding gown
cost ss.7oo.
The ceremony was performed BY the
Rev. W. J. Day OF the Church OF the
Messiah. Later the couple left for the
East.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
Washington Awaits Report.

Washington, Nov. State depart
ment officials today are still waiting
for Germany's version OF the destruc
tion OF the British steamer Marina
with the loss Of six American lives
They are also expecting affidavits and
other data from the American surviv.
ors. to determine whether Germanys
pledges to the United States have
been broken.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
BERLIN gkEPTICAI.

Berlin. Nov. 1.-The German Ocean
Navigation Company OF Bremen. up
to now have been unable to confirm
the news OF the arrival OF the Deutch.
land at New London. While the news
papers all display British News Agen.
cy dispatches announcing its arrival.
they are inclined to question its au.
thenticity and ask their readers not
to indulge In jubllation until direct
word comes from Koenis.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
NO AGREEMENT HAS
YET BEEN REACHED
American Mexican Commission Reees.
sed to Nov. sth-No Agreement
Has Been Reached Yet.

Atlantic City. Nov. 2.-without hav.
ing reached any agreement or plan
for maintenance of peace along the
border. the Mexican-American joint
commission adjourned until Novem.
Der 9th. when the conference will be
resumed here.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
DEATH OF AN INFANT.

Mr.. and Mrs. John White. Jr., OF
Wixon. have the deep sympathy OF
their many friends in the death Of
their little infant. which occurred this
morning. The funeral occurred this
afternoon. with interment in wixon
church cemetery.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
Only Six Americans Lost.

London. Nov A telegram to tho
American embassy from Consul Frost
at Queenstown states there we're dis.
crepancies in the former reports re.
garding the number OF Americans on
board the Marina. and the names OF
those lost have been cleared up. These
changes make. the number OF Ameri.
cans on board fifty.two. OF whom six
were lost.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
NO ACTION ON GILMORE.

Austin. Tex. Nov. 2.-The Supreme
Court did not transact any business.
adiournins until next Friday morn.
Ing at 10 o'clock. Al that time Il Il
expected a decision win be rendered
In the Gilmore injunction case against
the State Democratic Executive Com.
mittec to restrain the certification "
the name Of c. II. Hurdlcston as o
candidate for Railroad Commissioner.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
WILSON WAS IN
NEW YORK TODAY

New York. Nov. 2.-President VIII
son arrived here this morning from a
campaign trip up state. He was TAX
en- by automobile to the Hudson river
and went aboard the government
yacht Mayflower.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
AMERICAN AVIATOR
KILLED IN RUSSIA
According to an undetaIled Dispatch
Received In Baltimore. Antony
Janus Was Killed Oct. 70.

baltimore, Nd. Nov. ?.-Antony
Janus Of Baltimore. an American
aviator, was killed In the Russian aero
service on October 70. according to
an undetailcd dispatch received here
today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
LIBERAL PARTY
NOMINEE LEADING
official Figures In Yesterdays Pres.
ldentiaI Primary Snow Alfredo
zayas Still Leading.
(By Associated Press)

Havana, Nov 2.-Official figures of
yesterdays presidential election COM
pleted today still showed Alfred Zeyas
the Liberal party nominee, as leading
over President Menocal, the Conserv.
alive candidate. Zayas told the AS
ISOLATED Press that HIS majority would
be twenty thousand.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
AEROPLAEE MAIL
CH|CACO-NEW YORK
Aviator CsrIstrom Left on First Trip
This mornIno-espeets to Eat
Dinner In New York.

Chicago. H., Nov. 2.-vic,or Carl.
strom. aviator. left Chicago at 6
o'clock this morning on a proposed
nonstop trip to New York. carrying
the mail. Carlstrom said he expected
TO have dinner In New York.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
Bryan WdhANs CLOB
IN FIRST OPEN MEETING
Subject OF Meeting, "Buy 1t Made in Texas
Interesting Address by Dr. w. B. Bizzell-
Many Visitors Present Splendid Exhibits of
Bryan Made Products.

! On wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock the Bryan woman's Club met
In open session at Carnegie Hall.
There were many visitors from out
OF town clubs, also hearty response
from the Bryan people.
Unusual interest was manifested a.
this was Buy 1t Made IN Texas Day. a
movement that is just now claiming
the attention of all loyal and progress
sive Texans. The idea of giving pref
erence to every home industry and
upholding 1t with our support, formed
the nucleus Of the b. /. NJ. I. T. Asso-
citation, which was organized at Fort
Worth in 1915. This has grown to
such an extent that the slogan, Texas
for Texans is fast becoming a house.
hold phrase.
On Wednesday. however, the visit
ors observed that the movement had
been condensed into practical appli-
cation. for upon entering the club
rooms quite a display of Buy II Made
In Bryan products was in evidence.
This display included wares artistical.
ly arranged from the following Bryan
manufacturers:
Glenview Dairy.
Vick's Planning Mil.
II. T. Lawler Milling and Trading
Company.
Munday & Moehlman.
ITSYtile Department. A. and NJ. Col.
D4-H Brand canned goods from the
Brazos County Girls Canning Club.
Stephan's Bottling Works.
Wick Brothers. q
hassey's Mattress Company.
Myers Hardware Company.
Bryan Ice Company.
Bryan Cotton. Oil and Fertilizer
Company.
Also collection OF woven baskets.
rugs, hammered brass and leather,
book binding. art and china painting.
done by Miss Willie Rogers Of this
city.
DIR. W. B. Bizzell OF A. and NJ. Col.
lege made the principal address Of the
occasion. his forceful words pertain
Ing to Texas and her commercial op-
portunities. He also stressed the i'm
portance Of trading FIRST In Bryan,
then in Texas.
Mrs. Sims read a message from Miss
Decca Lamar West OF Waco. president
OF the Fourth district. T. =. w. c.. ex.
pressing regret at not being able to
meet with the club on this occasion.
Mrs. A. NJ. waldrop. the club presi.
dent. presided with her usual grace
and efficiency. and after q few words
OF cordial welcome to all. gave place
to Mrs. John T. Hanway. the leader Of
the day.
Mrs. Hanway had prepared most
interesting program on the subject.
which was given as follows:
....... Chopin
Miss Ruth Boatwrisht
King Cotton In Texas
Mrs. Lucy Reid. Brcnham
Texas Industries
Mrs John A. Moore. Jr.
Texas Cowboy Songs
Mrs. Cline
In A Flat. Chopin
.r. Mr.. Nearing
Greetings From Caldwell Club wo-
mem Mrs. Merrin. Caldwell
rexas Millionaires--
rti Mrs. Lizzie Wilcox
Texas Jokes Mrs. 7. Haswsil
Texas Mills
Mrs c. s. Tatum. College
Voice = sprinstime .............
Mrs W. c. Davis
Texas Ports Mrs 8. c. Hoyle
Texas Schools Mrs. W. p. Bryan
italian Sunsets. Made In Texas-
Miss Allie Conv
After the completion Of the program
the Bryan woman's Club was hostess
10 all the visiting club women At the
homo Of the president. Mrs A. NJ.
waldrop, where refreshments were
served and delightful reception en-
,ow.d Toe q "A h,,,r
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
JUDGE MCCORMICK
Of WACO IS DEAD
After a Very Short illness Justice Of
the Fifth judicial District Of Tex.
as Died This Morning.

Waco. Tex. Nov.2.-Federai Judge
A. p. Mccormick died here today al.
ter short illness. He was justice OF
the fifth Judicial District. His age
was "a.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
MAIL DISTRIBUTED
OFF DEUTSCHLAND
Little Has Been Done However
Toward Unloading Cargo Which
the Ship Brought Over.
(By Associated Press.)

New London, Nov. 2.-Little has
been done today in unloading the ten
million dollar cargo brought over by
the submarine merchantmen Deutsch-
land which arrived yesterday. altho
the bags OF mail were brought ashore
and dispatched to their destinations.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
Forced 10 Ilob,

Erie. Pa. Nov. 9.-Aviator Victor
carlstrom. flying from Chicago to
New York with United States mall
landed here at 1886 because OF en-.
ginc trouble.