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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
HOUSE PASSES The ARMY BILL
BY VOTE OF SOP TO 7 THURSDAY
ARMY PEACE STRENGTH 100000
Only Negative Votes Cast by London and BronPres
dent Makes 1t Plain that He Is Not Committed to
Details of Measure

1t was explained at the White House,
however, that while the President ap-
proved the ground plan of the meas
ure, he was not committed to its de-
tails. The conference on the Senate
and House plans, to come after the
Senate acts. is expected by admins
traticn officials to produce a bill which
will have the Presidents full support.
The measure went to the Senate to-
night. Besides providing for 100000
enlisted men as the peace strength OF
the standing army exclusive Of officers
and quartermaster corps and unas-
signed recruits the bill as passed by
the House provides for the building up
of a force OF $4,000 federalized ma
tional guardsmen within five years. 1t
provides for an officers reserve corps
Of $4,000, for a complete industrial re-
serve and for new recruiting systems
for both the regular army and the ma
tional guard. 1t also contains an au-
thoriZation for summer training camps.
from which third force Of federal
volunteers is expected to grow. and
provides that nationa, guardsmen who
will receive the benefits of the militia
ray feature of the bill shall be sub
iect to immediate draft into the fed
eral service in war time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
GERMANY SEEKS
VERDUN CAPTURE
BEFORE PEACE
Comparative Slowness Is Part of
Strategic Plan in Accom-
plishing End Sought

Berlin, March 22-(Via London. March
2).-Attempts in other countries to IN
terpret the various pauses in the German
operations at Nerdun as indicative OF the
waning of the offensive or the eXhaus-
ton of German troops denote failure to
comprehend German strategy. according
to the tenor of discussion in military
circles here. officers say these pauses
are only part of the general scheme OF
operations and are designed to prepare
for the successive stages of the forward
movement.
The method has been to make prepara-
ton for every attack so thoroughly as to
guarantee success with minimum losses.
German commanders have purposely
avoided simultaneous attack on the
whole Verdun front and have sought To-
cal successes in one section after an
other.
Neither do these officers admit the
Germans are fighting to revive the spirits
Of the people at home, with only for
lorn hope of victory. 1t is said these
operations are intended to lead to the
capture of Verdun and hasten the termi-
nation of the war.
The comparative slowness of the move
ment is based on deliberate choice of the
best method of accomplishing the end
sought. Reports that the German losses
have been unduly heavy in view of the
results achieved find no confirmation here.
The results of the operations at verdun
thus far in regard both to the positions
gained and the losses sustained have been
fully in line with expectations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

Washington. March 23.-The Hay
army increase bill, providing for reg
, ular army peace strength of 100000
fighting men instead of the present
100, 900, passed the House late today
by vote Of 402 to >. 1t goes to the
Senate for immediate consideration.
virtually as drafted by the House COM
mittee.
The negative votes were cast by
Reps. Britton, Republican, of Illinois,
and London, Socialist, of New York
Rep. Britton opposed the bill because
he favored a still further increase in
the army and Mr.. London because he
favored no increase.
The bill is the first OF the great ma
tional preparedness recommended by
President Wilson to pass either house
although various related measures
Rave been approved. 1t was finally
adopted only after Rep. Kahn, ranking
Republican member of the military
committee, had again met defeat, TINS
time 2I3 to 1911, in his effort to in
crease the authorized strength of the
regulars to 100000
During the debate. Chairman Hay
of the committee which drew the bill,
referred to it as the presidents own
bill"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
The Habit of Saxina.

The United States Is tEriftier than b
Is commonly given credit for being h.
cause statistics most frequently uuo,s,
do not give all savings deposits and b.
cause a vast deal of savings goes o,
outside Of savings institutions. YET
does not live up to its opportunities tr
long way. One of the country,
ablast business men said not long or,
that any one could tell whether he W.,
going to succeed or fail by his abil'v
to save. If he could not save he could
not succeed. At any rate. inability I,
save for a man with an income abcr.
the bread line and no unusual i'll Luck
implies a lack of self control that 4
not conducive to success
Like nearly everything else, It ID
matter Of habit. and with a little h.
termination to begin with the ngh,
habit is as easily formed as the wrou,
one. Try it.-Saturday Evening Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
William Drawn

William Drawn of Winslow died at
the Town farm in that place Thursday
morning. aged 1903 years. months
and % days. Mr.. Brown had lived in
Winslow for exactly 100 years, coming
here from the western part of the
State when he was three years of age.
He is without relatives as far as is
known. with the exception of one son.
who is town charge somewhere near
Rockland. He had lived to see Wins
low and Waterville grow from small
community to prosperous city and an
equally prosperous town, yet in all the
prosperity he had taken no part He
was always laborer, spending as he
earned, and when old age came upon
him he had to turn to the town that
his labor had helped to develop for his
support. Mr.. Chamberlain, the first
selectman, was out of the town Thurs
day and it is not known what DISPOSE
ton will be made of the body
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
Gladstone Never Prime Ministw

Gladstone would probably have pro
tested if any official document had de.
scribed him as one Of the principal Sec
retaries Of state, for he was keen %
correctness in such matters. When rv
ing evidence in a trial he was asked
whether he was first lord of the tres,
ury. He demurred at once to this De
scription and explained that he val
one of the commission for e1ecutr!
the Office Of lord high treasurer. uni
I believe my name stands first on ,h'
list" In the same way it could be a.
gued that Gladstone was never print
minister. for that post was first recg
nized officially eight years after BIZ
death. Sir Robert Walpole told h'
house Of commons that he claimed N
such title. and Lord North would nd
permit its use even in his own famiF
London Spectator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

Doc Robinson never looked wise ~,
kept things to himself about c..a
He'd let one tell him every little svn.
tom and listen respectfully. and NJ.
never go and whip out one of ,h.,
surveying instruments and 90 al, or.,
a patient as if he were laying on,
new state road, No, He'd crack ioks,
gossip delightfully."- and suddenly m,
around and ask Margaret if that VAS,
a brand new dress she had on. fs.,
little peppermint candies to the chi
dren and sit with several on his kna.,
while lie talked. He made his call ,
pleasant affair Every one in the hor,,
enjoyed 1t and got the benefit Of r.
even the invalid. Well" he'd saw,
luctantly, Kit and I've got to h,
along. though it's mighty comfortsN'
sitting here by your fire. We gotta ,,
way out on the Cider Mil road
Helena Smith-Dayton in Cartoons Ma,
azine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
Y. M. c.. A. NOTES

Next week the work of organizing
the Boys Rifle team will be rushed as
much as possible so that a good deal
of work can be done before summer
along the lines of indoor rifle prac-
tice.
The Boys Bowling tournament starts
at the "Y' alleys on next Monday
evening. All who wish to enter should
leave their names with George Paro
before that time
Tickets are now on sale for the
boys banquet and it is now understood
that one of the speakers of the eve
ming will be G. W. Leadbetter of Bow
dom, captain of the football and track
teams, who will deliver an address
Frank G.. harrington will act as the
POSTMASTER of the evening. A fine time
is anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
TRAIN HELD UP
BY CEN'L VILLA
At M0CTEzUMA
Walks Through Train Looking
for Americans, Declaring He
Would Kill Any Found

Ell Paso, Texas, March 23.-Garcia Flo
Chihuahua, who arrived here tonight,
said that Villa had held up train on
which he was travelling. at Moctezuma,
IS miles northeast of Namiquipa, where
the CaTanza authorities have insisted
the bandit chief was located. Flores is
we'll known in Ell Paso.
I'VE were travelling north of Chihua-
hua City, he said, land were near Moe
tezuma on Wednesday afternoon when
we encountered a large force of men.
mounted and on foot. According to my
best estimate there must have been 1880
In all.
when we reached the station we were
amazed to see Pancho Villa himself en-
ter the train. We had supposed he was
many miles to the west. He walked
through every carriage declaring that he
was searching for Americans and that he
would kill any he found. I am not fight
ing Mexicans.' he announced, except the
first chief and those traitors with him
Americans
"Villa stopped to chat with some friends
of his who were on the train. He told
them that Gen. Herrera had Joined him
three days since with 1000 men, fully
equipped and armed, who had followed
him from Chihuahua City. He finally
left the train without molesting anyone,
but he took some supplies which he said
he needed badly
Mr. Flores said that the wires between
Chihuahua and Torreon were cut three
days ago and that the people through
out the country he traversed knew very
little of what was going on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
JOHN N, STAPLES,
HARTLAND, KILLED
BY FALLING TREE

Hartland Me-. March 23.-(SpeciaD.
John NJ Staples, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank P. Staples. was instantly
killed Wednesday by a falling tree
which crushed his skull. Mr.. Staples
was cutting lumber in the Libby woods
in the west part of the town. He is
survived by his parents, four sisters,
Mrs. Annie f. Elwell, Mrs. Jennie Nj.
Boynton Of Skowhegan, Lula NJ. Sta
pies and Lenett B. Staples and six
brothers. Fred P, George w. and Will
liam F. of Mapleton, James c. Milo
f. and Ralph B. of this town. His age
was 90 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
FOURTH GERMAN
WAR LOAN WELL
SUBSCRIBED FOR

Berlin. March 23.-(Via London, March
2D.-Indicatons are that the fourth war
loan, the subscription period of which ex-
PRED at noon today, will show an aggre-
gate exceeding the second but less than
the third loan. The Berlin savings banks
subscribed 123.oOo,ooo marks as compared
with 136.ooo,ooo marks for the third and
100000 marks for the first loan. The
city of Berlin proper subscribed 50oO0, 900
marks as compared with 100000 for the
third, but Charlottenburg, a Berlin sub
urb, subscribed 100000 against 10000, 900
for the third
Other municipalities show generally
smaller subscriptions than for the third
loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
MOST CONSISTENT
WORK THURSDAY
BY RIFLE CLUB

The third shoot in the State match
was held Thursday afternoon and eve
ming, the team as a whole shooting
better than ever before. although no
possibles were made in this shoot
Ralph Brann. who has been doing the
best shooting of the local club, was
high man, with score of 40. The
scores in order were as follows: Brann
40; A. w. Merrill AS; X. F. Lee As: f..
l.. Chadbourne As; Harry Thompson
As; G. E. Henna As; Elliott Boardma,,
As; T. NJ. Ware As; Herbert Gay A.;
and Theo. Whitehouse A.. The team
total was 413. one point less than the
last prone shoot with Skowhegan, in
which the local team was victor by II
points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
Where Van Tromp Died.

TeXal. the low lying island At the q
trance to the Zuyder Tee. was til
scene Of much fierce fighting betwesn
Dutch and English IN the seventeenli
century. 1t was off Texel that one d
the greatest Of Dutch admirals, 'h
Tromp. lost his life in 1868 in an En-
gagement with the British und'
Blake. and near the same spot, almos
exactly twenty years after, De Ruys
was defeated in a desperate confE'
with the British and French unN
Rupert and D'Estrees. On Oct j
1897. Texel again witnessed hea'!
defeat Of the Dutch. this time by 40
miral Duncan.-London Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
WOULD PREVENT
INVESTMENT IN
UNITED STATES

London. March 23.-In the House of
Commons today the chancellor of the
exchequer, Reginald Mckenna. was
asked whether the government intend
ed to take any measures to prevent
investment Of British money in the
United States and other foreign coun-
tries. Mr.. Mckenna said such invest
ments were contrary to the national
interests and that he deprecated them
strongly. but did not indicate that any
measures were contemplated by the
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
FIFTH AVENUE
SCENE OF BATTLE
TA|L0RS' STRIKE

New York. March 23.-The fashion
able shopping district of Fifth Avenue
was the scene tonight of a battle be-
tween police reserves and striking GUS
tom tailors. Night sticks were used
freely by mounted patrolmen and men
of the traffic squad before the crowd
of strikers and their sympa thizers. es-
timated at nearly 1000, was dispersed.
Thirteen prisoners were taken.
Traffic was blocked on Fifth avenue
between Goth and 34th streets nearly
an hour by the strikers, who halted
in front of every tailor shop and loft
building, hooting and shouting defiance
at the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
William w. Reynolds

William w. Reynolds died at his
home in Winslow Thursday after
long sickness. Mr. Reynoldss wife
died about week ago and a that time
he told the undertakers that he would
need their attention in few days He
was lifelong resident of Winslow and
was we'll and favorably known by
many people. He is survived by one
son. Oscar Reynolds, with whom he
lived. The funeral will be at o'clock
Saturday afternoon from his late home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
l curious testimony to the impo

A curious testimony to the import
ance formerly attached to the apple
may be found in the coronation service
of our Anglo-Saxon kings. The corona
ton benediction runs: May the AL
mighty bless thee with the blessing Of
grapes and apples by His bless
ing may this land be filled with apples,
with the fruit and dew Of heaven, from
the top Of the ancient mountains, from
the apples Of the eternal hills -
London Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

A party of delegates from Koussnoc
Chapter d. A. r., will go to Lewis
ton this morning to attend meeting
of the State Council to he held at the
New Dewitt, the members of the party
being Mrs. w. II. Fisher, Mrs. Charles
II. Howard, Mrs. f. j. Philbrick, Mrs
Roger North. Mrs. II. l.. Sherburne
Mrs. c. w. Jones. Mrs. Vincent Dun
ming, Mrs. E. c. CARL and Mrs f. S
Reid. They will be accompanied by
Miss Charlotte Baldwin and Mrs S l..
Boardman of this city as delegates
from Eunice Farnsworth Chapter OF
Bangor. The party will take the S
o'clock electric car to Winthrop and
the Maine Central from there to Lew
iStOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

The men from the city who attend
ed the Republican State Convention in
Portland returned during the evening
from that city and all reported they
had a very enjoyable time and that the
best of good fellowship was enjoyed
there and that it seemed to be the
opinion of all the delegates present that
this was a Republican year and that
whoever the Republicans nominated
was sure of election. All reported that
the convention was one Of the largest
and most enthusiastic that has ever
been held in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
GERMANS REPORT
THE FRENCH LINE
is NOW MENACED

Berlin, March 23.-The Lokal Anzeiger
says that in view of the progress made
yesterday by German troops near Avo-
court. the French line between Bethin-
court and Malancourt is now menaced
1t asserts that the French positions are
threatened from the east by the German
successes in the region of Dead Mans
Hill, and from the west as a result of
the German victory in the wooded region
northeast of Avocourt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
A fire which was burning

A fire which was burning fiercely
within three minutes after citizen
had looked into the store and seen
no evidence of fire, occurred wednes-
DAY noon in the Olys block on Center
street, Bath, originating in the store of
John Sarkis, an Assyrian The store
was locked, Sarkis and his help being
at dinner. The damage done to the
building is estimated at $1,000; to the
Saunders pool room fittings upstairs.
$500, and to the Sarkis stock $4,000.
The later was insured for $4,000.
William DeCoste Of Pawtucket owns
the building and Edward Pepper the
pool room furnishings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Watson
Patterson and. Miss Bernce Watson Of
Augusta were Sunday guests at c. X.
Greenes.
The many friends of Mrs. Augustus
Gowell will be panied to learn that she Is
critically i'll with lung trouble.
Quite a sight for these times was the
passing through the place Tuesday of
a five-yoke OK and steer team hauling
a very large load of logs towards Ran
dolph. They were the property of Adel-
bert Bailey and sons of Whitefield and
were driven by three of the sons.
Miss Melissa Starks who has been quite
Sick for some time, is reported as slightly
improved.
Henry Moody of the River road was n
business caller in this section Wednesday.
Elmer Starks and son of North Windsor
| were visitors at Mrs. Charles Starks'
Sunday.
Mrs. E. +. Grover passed the day
| Wednesday in Gardiner, the guest of her
daughter. Mrs. Mildred Farley.
The farmers in this section are awaiting
themselves of the excellent chance to pro-
cure sawdust at the mill of the Hub
bard Lumber Co. and many loads are
hauled daily to the surrounding farm
buildings. Quite a quantity of custom
saving is also done at the mill.
Mrs. George Sparrow was reported
Tuesday as being on the sick list
Schools in towns commence the spring
| term Monday, April g.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pitts of South Gardiner
were recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. A.
Lawrence.
Il. c. Lawrence and Miss Lila Law
renee of Chelsea visited at the Lawrence
homestead recently
Mrs. Blanche Lewis and Mrs. Maud Nc
Kingsley of Joice were callers in this
section Tuesday.
Miss Theresa Hood Of Joice was in this
vicinity Wednesday.
Ernest Wing is reported as confined TO
the house by sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

The storm of Wednesday night fol-
lowed by a high wind of Thursday
again tied up the Waterville & Augusta
electric road and the running of the
cars was very irregular during the att
ernoon and evening. The cars were
all half hour off time and one or
two trips were missed. The men re-
ported that in the country the snow
was blowing so that 1t seemed almost
like fog and that the snow was pack
ing on the rails in a way that made IT
almost impossible for the cars to get
through. No trouble was experienced
on the Waterville and Fairfield and
Waterville and Oakland lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

At the regular meeting Of kennebe'
Lodge. No. Ass. Local Order of Moose,
held Wednesday evening, March %. the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Dictator, w. L. Mace; vice
dictator. Harry A. Ruff; prelate. George
Mcclure; treasurer, Orrin l.. Choate: sec
rotary. o. H. Small: trustee for three
years, J. S. Cartridge; trustee for two
years, Lewis NJ. Cleaves; inside guard,
Ivan c. Grant; outside guard, Frank
Thomas. -Four applications for member
ship were received. The next regular
meeting will be held March %. at which
time a large class of candidates will be
initiated and refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
FRENCH VESSEL
REPORTED SUNK

London, March 23.-Lloyds reports
that the French bark Bougainville has
been sunk. Twenty-three members Of
her crew were picked up.
The Bougainville sailed from San
Francisco Aug. 81, 1915. for London.
and was last reported as having sailed
from Falmouth in February. She was
owned in Nantes. where she was built
in 1902. Her gross tonnage was 224S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
BASEBALL
WIN OVER
THE new ATHLETICS

Miami, Fla. March 23-The Boston Ma
tionals batted out victory to 3 from
the Philadelphia American team today.
The game was the first of series of
three exhibition contests here. The score:
Boston ..........4 0 O 0 3 0 0 x--9-2
Philadelphia 30 0 0 8 0 0 0-3-S-2
Rudolph. Barnes and Blackburn; Bush,
Crowell. Sheehan and Meyer. Perkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
TWO AEROPLANES
OFF Erred ARMY
BY THE AERO CLUB

New York March 23.-In a telegram
sent to President Wilson today the
Aero Club of AMERICA offered for army
use in Mexico. two kigh-powered aero
planes, which, the club says. excel in
every way the present army flying
equipment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
FEARS FOR THE
BRITISH CRUISER
CUMBERLAND

Norfolk, Va. March pa POSSIBLE
ity that the British cruiser Cumber-
land might have met with disaster off
the Middle Atlantic coast was seen by
marine men tonight in the finding Of
several logbooks marked H. NJ. s.
Cumberland" on the North Carolina
shore near Chicomicomico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
RELIEF WORK IN
FIRE DIS Riot
is PROGRESSING

Paris. Tex. March 23.-Work of re-
lieving the 5000 persons made home
less by the fire Of Tuesday night was
carried along swiftly today.
Hundreds of persons slept on lawns
and in public buildings last night
Railroad stations We're turned into
dormitories for women and children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
Good Likeness.

Did Miss Soursirl have her pD0'
graphs taken yesterdays
Yes
Good likencss?"
Yes. must have been. for sne !"
fused to have them and demanded
other sitting."-LoNon Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
Briar Is Really Heath.

Brier pipes are not made from ''
wild rose brier. The name Is G"
ruption of the French word bru!e1
theath) The earliest brier pipes weF
introduced into England in 1919 al'
were made from the roots OF w
French white heath Erica arborest>
New York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
BRITISH STEAMER
SEA SERPENT IS
REPORTED SUNK

London, March %. 4.03 p. M.-The
British steamship Sea Serpent has
been sunk
The Sea Serpent was a vessel of 9O2
tons gross and was owned by c. F.
Leach & Co. of London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
NORWEGIAN BARK
REPORTED SUNK:
THIRTY SAVED

London, March 23.-Q1.15 A. M.).-The
Norwegian bark Lindfield has been sunk
Thirty of the crew were rescued and are
aboard the Norwegian bark Sias. which
is approaching Queenstown.
The Lindfield was of 2o76 tons gross
and owned by the Lindfield Co. with
Portsgrund as port of entry. She left
Portland, Ore. on Nov. Z last for United
Kingdom ports.