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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
PRECIOUS PETROLEUM.

Il 10 Priceless Resource That Can
Never 30 Replaced.
Glow much petroleum there is in the
United States no one knows" writes
franklin x. Lane in an article on
Economic Preparedness, !" published in
the Scientific American. But at the
present rate Of consumption-265, 900, :
600 barrels a year-it will soon be ex-
hausted, for the geological surveys
maximum estimate is $4,000, OO0O00
barrels.
whatever the supply" says Mr..
Lane, sit should not be allowed In its
crude state to compete with coal as
fuel. Petroleum is priceless resource,
for it can never be replaced. Trees can
be grown again on the soil from which
they have been taken. But how can
petroleum be produced? It has taken
ages for nature to distin it in her sub
terranean laboratory. We do not even
know her process. We may find sub
stitute for it, but we have not yet.
at is practically the one lubricant of
the world today. Not railroad wheel
turns without its way being smoothed
by it. We can make light and heat by
hydroelectric power, but the great
turbines move on bearings that are
smothered in petroleum. From it we
get the quick exploding gas which is
to the motor and the airship what air
is to the human body. To industry, ag-
riculture, commerce and the pleasures
Of life petroleum is now essential"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
A FLOATING FORTUNE.
The Right Kind of Whale is Heavil,
Erejohtcd With Wealth.

TT0lSnCCO WIFI VOdsSis
First let us dispel the popular idea
that a whale Is fish. 1t is not fish.
but an animal. It feeds its young with
milk. And even though it lives in the
water it can be drowned. A fish ex-
tracts oxygen from the water and
takes it through its gills- But the
whale has to rise to the surface and
get supply of oxygen from the air.
When 1t does this it spouts water to
make room for air, and the fishermen
say, There she blowsT'
A whale has large, fiat tail, about
eighteen feet across. Every fish has an
upright tail. That is because fish need
their tails only to act as rudders. But
a whale, when he needs oxygen, has to
beat down the water and get to the sur
face in bounds. That's the reason his
tail is fat.
The baleen, or whalebone whale, car
r1es all the whalebone in his mouth.
It hangs down from his upper jaw In
a vast network. He eats the smallest
sort Of jellyfish etc. Having no teeth,
he swims right into shoal Of things
that form his food, and the network of
whalebone acts as huge fishing net.
Whalebone is worth $4,000 ton, and
one whale may carry one and half
tons Of it. Besides whalebone, we get
tons of oil from the whale. It is used
for ointments and very fine candles.
And from a certain species of whale
we get ambergris, which Is worth
from $40 to $50 an ounce. The whale
Is a floating fortune.-Milwaukee Sen
ffno1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
BRITISH ESTIMATE
GERMAN LOSSES
SINCE WAR BEGAN

. london, May 1o.-An official British es-
.ras VI German casualties in April, is
NJ nefe today, places the total at 81, 162
n" number of German casualties since
40 ~, ~esinning of the war is given as e.
fo,,aS '' These figures We're given in the
'Ymowlng statement:
,so.;.. niah casualties, exclusive of cor
NJ , .. We're reported during the month
a, april 1916. as follows: Killed or died
n,,. "ouhos' l7,455; died Of sickness. 1896:
~as 1921; missing, e217: severely
voua iuea' 1857; wounded, 4Oo1: slightly
INIT. ue e. sSS,979; wounded remaining with
N ms 0Ss7 Total, 9l.1s2.
uoua ese' added to those reported in pre-
NOUS NOUS months, including Corrections re-.
p por.ea IN April, 1916, bring the totals re-
S Sss;ea in German Official lists since the
Of otts a of the war to: Killed or d;ad
prjs sounds' ss4,55o; died of sickness, n.sa5.
ro SOaers' ls77ss; missing 1s7os: sever s
wounaea 's',SlS: wounded, 254,s27; slightly
with s'1 ''s l'os.2l2; wounded remainins
"Ths Snl's' 1885, Total, 1892 ,o7s.
tioua, tse hgures include all German ma
and w.les-Prussians. Bavarians s.xnn
elu S wurttembergers. Thew do not saxon ION
naval or colonial troops"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
RFlA and THE STORM CENTER
IN HOUSE OF COMMONS WHEN
SENSATIONS FOLLOW OTHERS
M Prominent the Admission by the Government of the
Tth of Report That Three Journalists Were Executed in
nubin Before Martial Law Was in and without
knowledge of the Military Au thorities

have paid the last penalty. Four rebels
have been sentenced to life Imprisonment,
q to 10 years and AZ to lesser terms.
Extreme Risor to Relax
Premier Asquith announced in Par
lament today that the trials by court
martial had practically finished. He
hoped that there would be no further
need 10 proceed with extreme rigor.
While there is considerable differ
to revoke martial law in Ireland yet,
and many members Of both houses are
satisfied that Maj. Gen. Sir John Max
wells severity was fully justified the
Skeffington case causes indignation.
He was shot on April 26. Martial law
came into operation on April %. The
prime minister described the shooting
as IAN isolated act Of an. irresponsible
individual who was Immediately plac-
ed under arrest"
Some members Of the Lords and
Commons objected to Baron Hardinge
as chairman of the commission on the
curious ground that he was RESPONSE
BILE for the British expedition in Meso-
potamia.
the Nationalist today adopted a
series of important resolutions, includ-
ing strong expression of opinion that
continued executions would cause bit
terness and evaporation among Irish
people having no sympathy with the
instruction and that in the interests
of the empire as we'll as Ireland, mar
tial law should be revoked.
An Irish delegation had a conference
with Mr. Asquith this evening regard
ing the question of compensation for
property losses during the disturbances
in Dublin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
When Tea Was Dear.

Those who grumble at the price of
ten should turn for consolation to the
records of its price in early times. At
its first introduction into England,
about the middle Of the seventeenth
century, tea fetched anything between
f6 and f10 pound, and though fall
in price quickly took place the East
India company still had to pay over
"a for the two pounds Of tea which it
presented the king. However, even
thus it is doubtful If the tea merchants
got very fat, seeing that the importa-
ton Of some 1000 pounds in 1878 was
enough to glut the market for some
years.-London Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
FRIENDLY LEAGUE
The Program for the Month of May

The whist parties held Tuesday aft
ernoon and evening at Odd Fellows
hall were very successful and netted
a good sum for the treasury.
After June 1 the clubs classes and
evening meetings will be discontinued
until Oct. 1. During the summer
months there will be an outdoor meet
ing or picnic once a month.
The gymnasium class has finished its
successful course of five lessons.
The program for the month is as fol-
lows:
May 11-7.30-9, dressmaking and en-
broidery classes; $40, newspaper cos
tune party.
May 1S-730-9, evening devoted to
Red Cross work; a speaker will give
a short talk on the subject.
ay 25-7.3O-9, preparations for the
summer work for the sale; $40, indoor
meet.
June 1909, business meeting; 9-10
charades and music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
UNITED STEEL
CONTINUES TO
BREAK RECORDS

New York, May 10.-For the third time
this year the monthly statement of I'M
filled tonnage orders of the United States
Steel Corporation, issued today, broke all
records. The orders stood on April 80 at
9,s29,551 tons, an increase of 49S,55O tons
over those of March 81, which broke the
previous high record Of S,5eS,966 tons on
February @.
The untitled orders of the corporation
have more than doubled in year. On
April 30, 1915. they were reported at A.
1862, 244 tons. Each month since has shown
an increase. The plants of the corpora
ton have for some months been working
at full capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
Winchenbach. Scribner

Alton J. Winchenbach and Miss Ell
vira l. Scribner, both Of Augusta. were
married Wednesday evening by the
Rev. c. G. Mosher at the Penney Me-
mortal church parsonage. The double
ring service was used. Bride and groom
were attended by George S. Achorn of
Washington as best man and Miss
Georgia Craft of Millinocket as maid
of honor The bride was most becom-
ingly gowned in white crepe de chine
with pearl trimming. Many friends of
the bride and groom were present at
the wedding and went with the young
couple to their new home. A host of
friends are wishing them all joy and
prosperity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11

,.,don May 1o-Ireland provided a
Shor Of sensations today. The first
.as the announcement of the resignation
~ Raron Wimborne. lord lieutenant
.,cb undoubtedly has been In Premier
.n.u;,b,s hands some time, acceptance
a. de,aved until normal conditions are
-ss,ored in Ireland.
Tho second was the appointment OF
..n,ission headed by Lo1d Hardinge to
'Vl. ..,;gate the causes of the Irish out
I, third was the admission by tho
..rornment of the truth of the report
40. F sheehy Skeffington. editor Of the
I-;sh citizen, and two other Journalists
ID been executed in the Portoballo bar
rocks in Dublin without the knowledge
- the military authorities and before
'or-ia, law was actually in operation.
To issue Manifesto
.o,rtb was the granting of the vet
ni,Ion's demand for a special session
- tho House of Commons to discuss the
ovacutions in ireland, and finally the is
quo of an important manifesto TO the
,rsh neonle by John Redmond strongly
deuOunclng lne iepoiio"'' INV 800
eloouently appealing to Ireland to stand
fast by constitutional means to secure
salf government. OF these important
events by far the most sensational was
,bs revelations concerning Skeffington,
ubich formed the climax of the fast
growing resentment of the Irish people at
tho continuance of executions in Dublin,
which has already given the government
rause and induced Premier Asquith to
pive an undertaking that there will be
M more executions pending the promised
nor,iamcntary discussion. although there
arc two rebels still awaiting execution.
Thus far the courts martial nave dealt
with 70 prisoners, of which II have been
eyecuted Five of the seven signatories
Of the proclamation of the Irish republic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
The Seth Williams National Relic

The Seth Williams National Relief
Corps, No. SO, held it's meeting
Wednesday afternoon in G. A. r. hall
with large attendance and the occa-
sion proved very enjoyable. The ladies'
were entertained by Mrs. Addie Gay,
president of the corps, and were also
by that lady served with delicious re-
freshments Of ice cream and cake. At
the close Of the meeting the ladies left
for their homes, firm in the belief that
their president was a royal entertainer.
The next meeting Of the corps, which
comes Wednesday. May "a, will be held
at the home Of Mrs. Gay on Grove
street, as Grand Army hall will be in
use at that time on account of the
near approach Of Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
ENGLISH Injustice.

An Australian tourist travelling in
the west Of Ireland asked an old wo-
town. She sadly looked at him, then
sighed and said:
"It was five nice miles two years
ago, but some English brute came over
with chains and made it seven, and
our hearts are broke walking it ever
since. Bad luck to them"
And she disappeared into the house,
leaving him there-Illustrated Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
DIED..
CUMBERLAND.

CUMBERLAND.
Portland-May 9, Margaret Rolfe Ben.
nett, aged 20 years; May s. Captain An
drew Baker Chase. aged 76 years; May 8,
Abbie E. Waite: May 9. David o. john
Westbrook- 9, Caroline s. Allen
Parker, aged So years.
KENNEBEC.
Randolph-May 9, Mrs. Nancy e. Ran
Faarmingdale~May 9. Mrs. Ralph =.
Manson, aged 50 years.
PENOBSCOT.
Bangor-May z, Charles H. Hartman
Of Brewer, aged 65 years: May 8, Enoch
Wheaton, aged "a years.
SOMERSET.
Canaan-May 8, Mrs. Eugene Goodrich
Fairfeld-May 9. Mrs. Perthena D. Bow
man. aged 70 years: George Pike eeeA g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11

and Saxony had taken the initiative
for the Intervention of the pope in fav-
or Of peace.
A news agency despatch from Rot
terdam on May 8 quoted from circu-
lar said to have been issued by the
German Humanity League the state
ment that considerable significance
was attached to the arrival in Rome
of ENJOYS of the Kings of Bavaria and
Saxony, who had prolonged audiences
with Cardinal Gasparri. papal secre-
tary Of state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
A Sad Fact,

What we need in this sad world is
not greater equality Of opportunity, but
a more stable equilibrium in labor. We
either have nothing at all to do and
starve to death, or have too much to
do and work ourselves to death, until
the chief aim of man would seem to
be merely to shuttle of this mortal coli.
Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
IS NEGROES ARE BURNED TO
Death AND Is OR MORE HURT
IN VIRGINIA MOVIE" HALL FIRE

panic among the spectators. The roof
fell in before the exits, blocking the
mass of people and how many were
caught in the building could not be de-
termined tonight. Thirteen bodies had
been taken out at midnight. There was
but one doctor within several miles
and he has exhausted all medical sup
plies. The most seriously burned were
rushed to Portsmouth in automobiles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
MILLION ROUNDS
OF AMMUNITION
TAKEN BY TROOPS

Laredo, Texas, May 10-One mil
Mexicans attempted to smuggle across
the river into Mexico near here, was
confiscated by troops here today. 1t
was believed the ammunition was in
tended for use Of bandits in Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11

Norfolk, Va. May 10.-At least 13
Negroes were burned to death while
from % to 30 others were seriously in
jured tonight in fire which destroyed
a frame hall in which moving pictures
were being shown at WallacetOn, sit
uated on the Dismal Swamp canal, -
miles from Norfolk The fire resulted
from the explosion of gasoline tank
which supplied lights and it caused a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11

Next Sunday is Mothers day. For
mothers memory flowers white. for moth
ers living flowers bright. A bouquet of
beautiful flowers sent to your mother, or
an appropriate plant that she can watch
grow and care for as only mothers know
how, will make this day happier and
bring back to her thoughts memories she
holds most DEAR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
FOR MEMORIAL DAY
General Orders for Observance b,
Seth Williams Post, G. A. r.

The following General Orders, No. 1,
relative to the annual observance, May
80, Of Memorial day, has been issued by
order of Post Commander Levi M. Poor
of Seth Williams Post, No. 13, G. A.
R., Of this city.
Headquarters Seth Williams Post,
No. 10
Department Of Maine, G. A. r.
Augusta, Me-, May 10, 1916.
General Orders, No. /.
In obedience to orders issued. from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
Praise With a Purpose.

IT heard Mr.. Subbubs speaking most
beautifully of his wife to another lady
on the train just now. Rather unusual
in a man these days"
'sNot under the circumstances. That
was a new cook he was escorting out"
Louisville Courier Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
ORDER GREATER
concentration
OF. U. S. TROOPS

Ell Paso. Tex, May 10.-General
Pershing has been ordered to begin a
greater concentration Of his troops.
Those detachments still operating as
Tar south as San Antonio, it was re-
ported. will be withdrawn to Colonia
Dublan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
ENGLAND HAS NO
NEWS OF BAVARIA
SEEKING PEACE

London, May 10.-In the House of
Commons today Lord Robert Cecil,
minister of war trade and parliament
tary under-secretary for foreign af-
fairs, stated that he had no official
information that the Kings Of Bavaria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11

Edgar M. Dutch has purchased the
fruit and confectionery business Of
Lewis Levine near the railroad bridge
and will continue to carry on the bus
mess in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11

Although there was a falling off OF
14,00O,0 900 gallons in the consumption
Of whisky and of 100000 barrels of
beer, the nations drink bill for 1915
is computed at $4,000. 000.0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11

The heart Of a. loving woman is &
golden sanctuary where often there.
reigns an idol of clay.-Limarae.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
That Last Word,

II can't understand why men should
complain about their wives having the
last word. l never objected to mine
having the last word
you don'tr'
"Not a bit I'm always thankful
when she gets to it."-Boston Tran
script
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
Ups and Downs.

"Oh, well, everybody has his ups and
downs"
THAT'S right. Just at present I'm
down pretty low because I'm hard up"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
LOCAL NOTICE

Social dance, Perry's hall, Randolph,
Friday evening. McMasters four-piece
orchestra. may11d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11

Sherman Weber Of Vienna, stage pro
prietor. was in the city on business and
calling on friends Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11

Happiness is a bird we pursue our
life long without catching it.-Virey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Charles A. White returned this morning
from short business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-11
Keep Il Awake.

"My boy" said the successful mer-
chant, never let your capital lie idle.
Remember that money talks, but it
doesn't talk in it's Sleep" = Boston
Post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-04
WANTS DAMAGES ASSESSED.
Asks Court of Chancery to Determine
Amount to Be Paid Sarah Bradley
Estate for Flowage.

The Connecticut River Power Co
has filed bill in equity against the
trustees of the Sarah A. w. Bradley
estate and the five children of the late
Mrs. Bradley, asking that the court OF
chancery determine the amount that
should be paid by the power company
for the right of flowing land owned
by the estate or the heirs.
The power company sets forth in the
bill that since the construction of the
dam flashboards have been found nee
essary at certain times and these have
caused water to set back and over
flow the Bradley meadows. The inter
estcd parties have been unable to
agree upon the amount of damage
that should be paid and in order to
have this determined the power com
pany has brought the bill in equity al
leging that the right to overflow the
land is necessary.
C. c. Fits appears for the power
company and Chase & Chase represent
the Bradley estate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-04
RAINFALL LESS THAN YEAR AGO
Not Two Thirds as Much as in July,
1915 i Mean Temperature Nearly
Three Degrees Higher.

1t will surprise most persons to hear
that the amount of rainfall in July this
year was less than two-thirds what it was
in July, 1915 There was rain on 10 days
the past month, but they were not heavy
enough to make the total anywhere nearly
as large as those of a year ago. The
weather record for the past month as made
by f. r. Vaughan, observer, is as fol-
lows:
Maximum temperature, 90 9th; mini
mum temperature, 40 (lst); mean temper
allure, 1913 as against 67.5 in July last
year; mean maximum temperature, 81 L;
mean minimum temperature, So; maxi
mum barometer, 30.35 inches (l5thl; mini
mum barometer, 1856 sd; mean barome
ter 30O2; clear days, 2; partly cloudy
days, %; cloudy days, 6; prevailing wind
south precipitation, BIB inches; precipi
tation in July last year, S45 precipitation
to Aug. l this year, 1888; precipitation to
Aug. last year, 23.66; excess this year
l.67; thunder ,, s, 8, y, l3, 2l, %, 81;
rain on 10 days; thunder in July last yeal
on l3 days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-04
WEST BRATTLEBORO
Children's Entertainment Pleasing.

An enjoyable entertainment given on
w. p. Stellman' g lawn by the children
in that ncighborhood July q was
well patronized and nctted $3.50. lee
cream aud waters were on sale during
the evening. The lawn, which was
lighted with numerous japanese Ian
terms, presented very attractive APP
pearance. The following program, which
was prepared and carried out entirely by
the young people, received hearty APP
plause and was very enjoyable. Flower
dance by Misses Katherine Stockwell
May Thrower, Maxine Stellman,
Florence Thrower; Brownie dance,
Katherine Stockwell and Maxine Stell-
man; recitation by Miss Katherine
Stockwell, entitled OF Man Nose; Min
net, Eleanor Taylor and Florence
Thrower; Tarantella dance, Lottic Plant
and Florence Thrower; vocal quartet
Florence Thrower, Maxine Stellman,
Charles Compton, Clarence Taylor; re.
citation, Tin Lizzie, by Gordon Taylor;
Irish Tilt by Misses Florence and May
Thrower; Good Night Ladies, by entire
company. Music for the dances was
furnished by victrola.