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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Hope for Final Vote
Tuesday on Hay Bill
Presidents Recommendation as to Size of Regu-
lar Army Is Sustained Three Times in House
Votes Neutrality-suspicious. Will Not Be In
creased Republican Leaders Appeal in Vain
for Larger Standing Army

Washington, March 20.-By refusing
definitely to increase the regular army
provisions Of the Hay bill, the House
today made it almost certain that the
measure will go to the Senate virtually
as framed and by an overwhelming
vote. Chairman Hay of the military
was hopeful tonight that a
final vote could be reached tomorrow.
The net result Of the days debate on
amendments was to sustain
the recommendation of the President
as to the size of the regular army. The
Hay bill carries virtually the program
mapped out by Former Secretary Gar
rison in this regard, but substitutes
the liberalization o: the National
Guard for the continental army. The
President has approved its general out
line, but stands uncommitted as to de-
tails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Men Suggested

Among the names suggested for tenn
porary chairman were Senator Warren
G. Harding Of Ohio. President Nicholas
Murray Butler of Columbia University.
New York; Philander c. Knox Of
Pennsylvania: Senator William F. b.
rah of Idaho; Governor Samuel A. Nc
Call Of Massachusetts: Senator Henry
c. Lodge Of Massachusetts; Former
Governor Chase S. Osborne Of Michi-
gan: Senator George Sutherland Of
Utah, and ". J. Calhoun of Illinois.
Senator Harding of Ohio. it was said,
was regarded with more favor than
the others in the preliminary discus
sion. the argument being used that he
would be acceptable to both the regu-
lar and Progressive factions of the
party. The argument was used in sup
port of Mr.. Knox At the close of the
session. the indications were that the
choice might be between Harding, But
Ter and Knox.
Chairman Charles D. Hilles of the
committee declined to discuss the nu-
merous men mentioned for the place.
None of the men being considered
are candidates for the place in the
sense that they are seeking it, said
Mr.. Hilles Several are not aware that
their names are being discussed so far
as | know. We did not make selec-
ton today, although a great many
names were suggested. We will take up
the subject tomorrow and, l hope,
make a choice. If we are unable to
come to an agreement. however. the
subject will go over until our next
meeting which will be in April"
Although Chairman IIilles declined to
discuss presidential candidates further
than to reterate that in his opinion JUS
tice Charles E. Hughes Of the United
States supreme court would not be can
didate other members Of the committee
did not hesitate to talk on the subject.
Ralph L. Williams Of Washington declar-
ed that the Republican sentiment in the
Northwest was largely in favor OF
Hughes. He said he would not believe
Hughes is out of the race until he issued
a statement to the effect that he will not
accept the nomination if it is offered him.
Other members reported the Hughes
sentiment in their states to be growing.
Franklin Murphy of New Jersey SAID
he favored Elihu Root. All the members
who talked on the subject expressed the
opinion that Theodore Roosevelt would
not be seriously considered in the con-
vention.
Contracts for tickets and badges were
awarded and it was decided that the COM
mittee would open it's headquarters in
Chicago on May :. No changes in seat
ing plans previously approved were made
and contracts for the carpenter work in
decorations Of the convention hall will be
let at the meeting of the committee. The
committee accepted an offer Of George
Prince of New York to lend it his oil
nainting of Abraham Lincoln, painted
from life in 1864. for use in decorating
the sneakers stand at the convention.
Chairman Hilles issued statement
calling attention to the confusion which
has developed this year in the selection
Of delegates to the national convection
because Of the conflicting provisions OF
the direct primary laws in the different
states. and urging that a uniform pres;-
Dental primary law b adopted BY all
Wv OV0SVDs -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Counsel for Former Senator Out
lines Defense in Trial for Con.
spiracy in Connection with
Bank Failure
CHARGES FAILURE DUE
TO CLEARING HOUSE Assn
vers LOrimer's Instructions
Regarding Loans Were Not
Obeyed and That Political
Prominence of Defendant Told
Against Him

Chicago, March 2G-Outlining his
defense of William Lorimer in his
opening statement in the trial of the
former president Of the La Sale Street
Trust & Savings Bank, accused Of con-
spiracy in connection with the failure
Of the bank, Attorney Albert Fink to-
day took exception to virtually every
contention advanced by counsel for the
state. He asserted that he would prove
that many of the acts charged by the
state were unknown to Mr.. Lorimer,
that the failure Of the bank was pre-
cipitated by adverse action by the Chi
cago Clearing House Association, that
Mr.. Lorimer's instructions regarding
loans made to him had not been
obeyed and that the political prom:-
nence Of the defendant had contributed
to the feeling which eliminated in the
bringing Of charges against him in re-
lation to the conduct Of the bank, OF
which he will be the head.
Because He Was Senator
The case comes right down to the
fact that Mr.. Lorimer was United
States Senator" said Mr.. Fink. IF he
had been president they would make
him out a burglar. That sort Of thing
makes an impression on a jury and
there is only one way to combat it.
and 1 am going to take that way. Mr.
Lorimer is going to take the witness
stand and when he is through. his
whole life, his heart secrets from the
time he was newsboy and bootblack
until he was elected and ousted from
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
CAbLECRAm
SAYS PEACE
IS IN SIGHT
Galveston Shipping Firm Re-
ceives Order Cancelling Ar
rangements for Tonnage

Galveston, Tex. March 20.-"lmme-
date peace is in sight" is one sentence
in a cablegram received today from
London by a Galveston shipping firm.
cancelling arrangements made for
chartering a considerable amount OF
tonnage.
1t is understood that negotiations
for chartering a number of vessels Tor
the handling of lumber had been viz
tually closed when the cablegram came
cancelling the order.
The firms involved in the transact
ton are Of high standing. The person
giving out the cablegram today declin-
ed to give the names OF the concerns
for publication. Well informed circles
here say there is no reason to doubt
the sincerity OF the London firm in the
belief regarding peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Proponents Heard

Senator Poindexter and Rep
Humphrey of Washington. appearing
in favor of the bill passed by the Sem
ate Friday to make s2,0So,O00 available
for improvements of the Bremerton
yard at Puget Sound, attacked the
statement Of Rear Admiral Benson.
chief Of operations, before the commit
tee last week that the capital plant on
the Pacific should be at San Francis
CO. Arguments for development Of the
yards at Norfolk, Charleston and Phil
adelphia, respectively. were made by
Reps. Holland Of Virginia, Whaley of
South Carolina and Ware Of Pennsyl-
vania.
Proponents Of the Bremerton plant
said that as more than $11,0OO,O00 al
ready had been spent there, the yard
could be put into capital condition for
a sum which would be nominal COM
pared to the cost Of the Improvements
Admiral Benson proposed for San Fran
cisco. Rep. Holland declared Norfolk
occupied easily the hest strategic po-
sition on the Atlantic and in time OF
war would be the only refuge IN which
warships could be repaired out OF
range Of enemy guns.
An armor plant for the Philadelphia
yard was urged by Rep. Ware. who
pointed out that both metal and fuel
would be easily accessible. Representa-
tive Whaley said Charleston offered the
best site for South Atlantic drydock.
necessary because Of, the anticipation
If naval officers that the nations next
important naval battle will be fought
in the Caribbean.
Hearings on the subject will continue
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
NAVY YARD CLAIMS

Washington. March 20.-The rival
claims Of five navy yards to preferment
in appropriations for enlargement and
equipment to be made in connection
with the national defense program
were argued today before the House
naval committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21

thorized peace strength at 100000. but
the first vote was on a substitute Of
fered by Rep. Fulton, Republican. Of
Illinois, to make it 100000.
Substitute Defeated
The Fulton substitute was lost without
a division. The Kahn amendment was
voted down 1sl to 1903 after appeals for
larger standing army had been made by
Rep. Mann, Republican leader. and other
influential members of the minority Only
two Democrats supported the Kahn
amendment in debate and less than
dozen voted for it. About ~ Republicans
voted against it.
Representative Crago. Republican, of
the military committee, proposed to fix
the strength at 100000 but was voted down
by substantial majority.
With this outstanding feature disposed
of. consideration of the remainder Of the
bill went forward rapidly. About one
third of the measure had been reviewed
and approved whom adjournment for the
day came. The national guard, industrial
reserve and nitrate plant sections are still
among those to be debated.
The final measure must be written in
conference as the Senate and House pro-
posals differ radically. Should the Sen
ate committee work out a combination
of its own measure with the House bill.
however. 1t appears likely that the ma
tional guard. industrial reserve and nj
trate plant proposals Of the Hay bill will
| be retained by the Senate figures Of. u.s..
ooo peace strength for the regular army
will be inserted with the Senate plan fol
creation Of a third force Of volunteers
The House bill contains an authorize
ton for summer training camps. while
the Senate bill proposes the establish
ment Of force Of Isl 900 federal volun-
teers grouped by congressional districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Monday Conference

The terms Of such q formal conven
ton would be designed to meet all
questions which may arise in the fu-
ture setting forth the rights of the
American eXpeditionary forces now in
pursuit of the bandit chieftain and the
nature of the cooperation eXpectea
from the troops of the Carranza gov
eminent These fats became known
today at the conclusion of confer
ence between Eliseo Arredondo. Next
can ambassador designate. and Acting
Secretary Polk of the state depart
ment. Negotiations or the detallS VIII
he in progress several days, out inc
TWO governments are in agreement on
the general principles
Meanwhile. however, the troops OF
the de facto government are appar-
emily cooperating with the American
forces and according to information
received by the War department. ar"
manning TO render even greater ASSIST
ance. High military officials allowed IL
IN become known that the CarranZt
government had promised to move
large force of it's troops from Centrai
Nax;co ia the north. forming trap
int, which the American cavalrEmen
under Cen. Pershing may chase Villa
and his followers.
I. w. w. Agitation
During the day disturbing reports
came to the War department from
Cen. Funston regarding conditions AT
\ogales. Sonora. There. an official DIS
Patch said, members of the Industrial
workers of the World were engaged
in making incendiary speeches to stir
the Mexican population to rash acts
Tho speakers. according to tho dispatch.
40. believed to have crossed the border
e-o,, the United States. The information
,,as turned over to the state department.
which will advise the de iacto govern
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Selection Appar emily
N arrows Down to
Harding, Butler and
Knox for National
Convention
Several Members of Committee
Frankly Discuss Eligibility of
Hughes and the Sentiment in
Their Districts

Chicago, March 20.-After devoting
several hours to discussion of the quail
ifications Of numerous candidates for
chairman of the Republican
National convention to be held in Chi
cago, June !, the subcommittee on ar
rangements Of the national committee
was today unable to reach a decision
and deferred action until tomorrow. II
the members are unable to agree at
tomorrow's session the subject will go
over until the next meeting, April 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21

+, r.,o. n, <1-. March 2o.-The forces
4. Col Cano we're engaged in battle at
M O'Clock this afternoon with ban
a,s led bv NillA IN Namipuipa. ac-
cordins To- dispatch received this
3.,ernoon ny cen. Gavira. Carranza
onmandant at Juarez, The result of
he lighting was not decided at the
tine Of the recelpt-of-t dispatch. Ma
nQuipa is in the region Of Guerrero
safe of Chihuahua. Colonel Cano is
in command Of force OF 300 cavalry
yllch came IN contact two days ago
a; EhaIle with Villa forces. which on
this occasion Acd without giving bat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Terrific B0mbardments
to North and Fierce
Conflict Continues to
Rage about Fren c h
Stronghold
GERMAN ATTACK
is DRIVEN BACK
French Curtain of Fire Wins
over Liquid Fire of Germans
in Assault Resulting in Stu
pendOus Casualties

Heavy battles have been in progress
northwest and northeast Of Verdun,
and on the northern part of the Rus
sian front, where the Russians are
keeping up their strong offensive
zones the losses ha We been large while
the changes in position have been rela-
lively unimportant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Villa Bandits Engage Forces OF Gen. Cano
OLD TOWN IS
WON OVER BY
REPUBLICANS

Old Town, Me-, March 2o.-The
Republicans carried Old Town in
the city election today, the vote
for mayor being: John w. Gould,
Republican, 621; John n. Hickey,
Democrat and present mayor, 554.
The Republicans elected eight Of
the 10 aldermen. Last year the
Democrats elected seven of the 10
aldermen.
The vote for mayor in 1915 was:
Hickey cDem.). 400; George II.
Richardson, Republican. 1892; Chas.
G. Davis, Progressive, 237.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
tails.
Three Defeats

Three times during the day the
House defeated proposals to increase
the peace strength of the regulars
fixed by the Hay bill at 100000 ex-
tended to $4,000 by executive order if
war is imminent The debate centered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Terms of Formal Convention
Discussed by Ambassador Ar.
redondo and Acting Secretary
Polk
USE OF RAILWAY
SOUGHT BY U. S,
Desires Means of Transporting
Supplies - Washington Anx-
ious over l. w. w. Agitation at
NOgales

Washington, March oO.-The de fac
to government of Mexico today pro-
posed to the United States the draft
ing of protocol under which American
and Mexican troops may cooperate in
running to earth Francisco Villa and
his bandits without danger Of misun
Outstanding or conflict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
ARMOR PLATE FACTORY

Washington, March 20.-Debate in
the Senate on the Tillman bill for an
s11 ,O0O, 900 government armor plate fac
tory neared a close tonight with Re-
publicans assailing the project as a
menace to the nations safety and
Democrats defending it as a precau-
tionary step worth all it would cost
even though the plant never were oper-
ated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Boston Forecast

Boston, March 20.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Tuesday unsettled.
probably occasional rain or snow,
warmer Wednesday, clearing. moderate
southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Northern New England: Increasing
cloudiness and warmer Tuesday fol-
lowed by snow in Vermont; Wednes-
DAY SLOW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Cooperation Lacking

bV'p'A' INV l'iltI - tllcl NIcIl. &diic
forces had ENGAGED those of Villa at
Aamiquipa. persons well informed here
-1preSSed the opinion that the Car
fanza forces had failed to hold up their
md Of the net by which ii was pro-
posed TO capture the bandit chieftain.
mere We're toniirmatory reports re-
'rNed TO-DAY of the news received for
NE last week that the Mexican troops
"o' only failed to cooperate with the
american troops, but in certain in
SahceS, at least. were actually with
having from the field of operations.
Refuse to Fight
'"' Associated Press learned on I'M
fashionable authority that the troops
the o. fact" government which had
we" stationed al CasaS Grandes have
yen Withdrawn and are now in and
'o'0t QUAR-. From the same sources,
vas earned that at least one de-
"'l'h' at Carraiza troops had re-
'"seo 10 fight Villa and had withdrawn
"'e hdhdji approach. leaving him
~ 10 pass into his favorite mountain
'S'ne>S This detachment withdrew
'n receipt Of message that he was
''f''hS not 'n M"xicans, but on the
7aemi"S Of Merjcans.
me Extraordinary rapiditv with
ugh III" American cavalry had push
ii INTO Mexico gave rise TO high hopes
S"fdaH ttit tn" unexpected had hap
'"eo ana lie Mexican bandit was
'"ef'o This seemed inevitable if the
~ '''@d soldiers did their part and II
'Fo"Uhi IF The strength of their
-" forces was correct. Villa. cut off
-" N" north by the forward sweep
=. "'' American columns. from the
of Ia" Sierra MADEIRA barring
approaches to the State of Sonora.
aS supposed To he equally barred from
- and south by powerful Carranza
Villa Almost Unopposed
NJ" seems certain that Villa has
~" moving freely in at least large
n, - Inc country supposed to be held
7, use troops of the First Chief. In
80 10y Ii'' fldS DPeIl fdTIottS-
= reported by Cen. Gavira, the Car
]'4a commander at Juarez. at points
ing line reaching north and south
naeiena - Namiquipa. n distance
a'oN' x miles BY the same ac-
."'> u" las not been moving steadily
4''' mt rowing north and east. The
'a'hoES ranyon-split, roadless
,'"''F in which he is operating adds
ny miles 70 the country he has COW
be map.
'"e reason for the Carranza troops
aimed.
Gavira's Force Large
a.. y impossible even TO make u fair
l., ia'e Of the men under Gen. Gavira at
'e=' The largest force is at headquar-
80 and the fact that new troops are
, wing daily indicates that his force is
~. age one. The most conservative esti-
.e places it at 5000 and calculations
4sSont'nued on Page 5-column u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Reports OF Battle Overshad0zved
by Understanding That Carra1za
Troops Have Permitted Outlaw
Chief to Slip Through Their Lines
(arranzistas
Are Refusing
Cooperation

n Some Instances Be-
Iieyed Wit hdrawing
from Field while the
Bandits NJ We in
Whatever Dir e ctiOn
red Growing
Uneasiness in Ell Pas0
as Antagonism for the
Americans B e ONES
More Apparent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-21
Navy Yard and Armor
Plate Claims Heard

Champions of Five Separate Yards Seek Prefer
ment in Appropriations - Senate Debates on
Tillman Bill for $11, 100000 Government Ar
NOR Plate Factory
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-14
DODGE Wins HILL Climb

At recent hill-climbing contest at
Montrose, Colo, a Dodge Brothers
car performed a feat never before
attempted on hill near the town by
climbing to the top with nine pas
sengers weighing a total of l,76O
pounds.
The contest was started for cars
carrying their seating load and the
Dodge Brothers car won easily. A
seven-passenger car that had stalled
requested permission to cut its load
to five and it was then successful.
But to demonstrate its superior pow
er, the Dodge Brothers car was load
ed with four men in addition to its
first passengers and easily made the
top.
The hill was but 200 feet long, but
it was crooked and the average
grade was 26.6 per cent, the steepesr
portion having a grade of 1922 per
cent and the most level part grade
of only per cent.
There were originally number OF
cars scheduled to try the climb, but
when starting time arrived only three
would compete. 5-l4S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-14
COVERED UP
THE ASSETS
Of An Estate, Is Charge Made
By An Executor
In A Suit Filed In Court Of
Common Pleas
And Now Seeks To Recover
Sum Of $2,5S5.7S
Still Another Suit Is Filed
Against Milling Co.
Other Notes From The County
Court House
Other Notes From The County
Court House

Elva Loney, executor of Reuben c..
Loney, has commenced an action for
an accounting in the Knox county
court of common pleas against w. w.
Walkey, administrator of Julia A.
Loney, in which he seeks to recover
the sum of $2,5S5.7S. The plaintiff al
leges that at one time Julia A. Loney
was executrix of Reuben A. Loney,
and as such executrix she refused to
deliver up to the appraisers a bank
book showing balance of S2,34O.08.
1t is also alleged that the said Julia
A. Loney sold 245 bushels of wheat,
the property of the estate of Reuben
G. Loney, and that she appropriated
the money from the sale of the wheat
to her own personal use. The plaintiff
therefore asks for an accounting and
for the recovery of the sum of ST.
5S5.7S. The attorneys for the plain
tiff are D. B. Rawlins and Lot c. Still
well.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-14
Finding
Given Out By Acting,COfORGf
In The MalIOy Case

After taking the testimony of Drs.
John r. Claypool and H. w. Blair Sat
urday afternoon, Walter G. Harris, ].
p, acting coroner, gave out the fol-
lowing finding in the case of William
Malloy:
after having examined said
body and heard the evidence, 1 do
find deceased came to his death
by a blood clot upon the brain
which was caused from a heavy
blow upon the back of the head.
The manner in which said blow
was inflicted being unknown.
WALTER G. HARRIS, ]. p"
The testimony of DR.. ]. r. Claypool
showed that death was caused by the
blood clot upon the brain, while that
of DR.. H. w. Blair showed that the
blood clot was the result of blow Of
some instrument on the back of the
head or fall against some object.