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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06
The German Reply

The German Reply
The German mote" is in hand. The
hope Of Americans Is shattered. The
Concession is a shutting pretense, a
senseless repetition Of other excuses
for the gospel Of might and frightful-
ness. If an American can read the
tumble of maundering, shallow pro-
fundity without his temples getting
hot, then his blood is poor or his un-
derstanding dense.
This affectation of meeting the hu-
manitarian views of America Is sick
ening in the light of Zeppelin raids
and submarine murders only limited
by Germanys physical powers. Even
while the civilized world has awaited
the reply to Americas demand, and
while Germany was supposedly looking
for a basis on which to reduce her
submarine activities, she has increased
her Zeppelin activities, ruthlessly
slaughtering and neangling many non-
combatants, at the same time she was
reaching comparatively few capable
of bearing arms.
And that is the government that
says to the United States:
"The German government feels
all the moro justified in declaring
that responsibility could not be
borne before the forum Of mankind
and in history If after 21 months
Of the wars duration the subma.
rins question under discussion bs.
twsen the German government and
the government Of the United
States wore to take turn serious.
Iy threatening maintenance Of
peace between the two nations"
Leaving the reader to go into the
details Of the note itself. we would
call their attention to the 'lie direct"
in the fourth paragraph.
We hope President Wilson Is slxilful
analyst enough to discover an honest
purpose in the Berlin message of May
g.; that he can see j concession worth
while in the document, and that he
can discover reason for granting more
time-and justify it. But we very Sc
riously doubt 1t.
We cannot sec how President Wilson
can continue friendly relations with
nation that ignores his every ground
and insultingly repeats its defense of
a course Of running amuck among nom
combatants.
After a years tolerance Of the Ger
man pedantry in defence Of the horrors
which it has almost daily perpetrated,
q tolerance that has exasperated the
American people, can our President
longer hesitate and shrink?
Let us await the Washington de-
cision.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

I'D like to qualify for residence in
Boston"
"All right Take out your first
papers, then read and construe a pas
sage of Henry James,"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

In Huron. . newer. Hugh Hughes.
Hewed yew trees OF unusual huea.
Hugn g Huenes useo 9ax h,I pew yews
So his ewes q blue-hued yew shed use.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

In the Samaon islands is breed o.
cattle the bulls of which seldom WesP
more than 200 pounds and the coV'
$50 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06
Bulletins Wanted,

Il have written my congressman to
send me all the agricultural depart
ment reports on farming"
you must be going to start on an
an extensive SCALE"
well. no. But I'm raising a tulip
in q pot"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06
Lone Mountain Granae.

Lone Mountain Grange, Andover,
held its last regular all day meeting
Saturday. April 20. At noon fine
dinner was served. In the afternoon
the program consisted Of a contest be-
tween the ladies and men. in which the
men won and the ladies must furnish
a supper. A fine literary program was
then rendered.
The next meeting will be held Sat-
urday evening, May 13.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

during the summer season ana tho
tonsCfial artist had q summer Visitor
In the CHAIR when the cry Of ''Mackerel
70 the southsafd" was heard. Tho bar
ber dropped III the implements and
equipments IN use and disappeared.
When he returned he found he had lost
q customer, but what cared he? The
maclssrel catch had netted him about
$500.
Tho Maine Republican delegation to
the National Convention Will leave
Boston, South Station, at . p. NJ. June
5. arriving in Chicago at . p. NJ. June
8. The trip will be made over the
Boston and Albany and New York
Central lines. Two sleeping cars will
be reserved for the Maine delegation
which will be attached to the famous
wolverine express.
Prof. Morshead Of Andover spent
much Of last season in orland ana
Buoksport searching for prehistoric rel
les and opening mounds near the mouth
Of the Penobscot. He engaged a num-
ber Of young men, residents Of Orland.
to do the digging. which must be done
carefully ana 1ntelligently. especially
where there are evidences Of "hnds."
These young men proved 50 satisfac-
tory to Prof. Morehead that he has en-
gaged four TO 60 with him to Pennsyl-
vania, where he will make researches
this summer.
Heat prostrations with the weather
this part Of New England has been
experiencing sound Queerly, yet Port
land has a case Thursday. whom Capt.
Daniel d. willard Of South Portland
while walking on Commercial street
was overcome by the heat. He Is SO
years of age and widely known for his
remarkable likeness to Abraham Lin
coin He will recover.
The secret ballot in the Bar Harbor
High school was taken Wednesday by
which the maintenance Of good char
acter'' prizes will be awarded at Com
mencement. Tho boy making the best
record for his four-years course will
receive 500 in gold ana the girl making
a similar record q gold watch. These
prizes are from the Coles Memorial
fund.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06
Railroads and Steamboats,
Maine CENTRAL R, R,
lr Effect Sept. 26, 1915.

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL-
60, GOING wEsr-aos A. M.
..HI13 except Monday. Portland
47 4Hf3Af7 and Boston; 6.3s A. NJ,
2Alaaaa Rockland. Portland. Bos, sos.
Ie2.J ton. Montreal and Que
bee: s.Ss A. NJ, Bruins
WICK. Lewiston. Pennington, Portland,
Boston; 24S P. NJ. Halloweil, Gardiner
and So; Gardiner; $40 P. NJ. local: 407
Portland, Boston and New York: 5.i5 F.
NJ. Hallowel!, Gardiner and So Card
ner; 6.2 2. NJ. mot beyond Portiand1:
1910 p. NJ, Lewiston, Bath. Portland
Boston. Sundays 3.08 and 10l5 A. M. 3.3S
&New YorI) and 1910 +. NJ. Portland and
GOING EAsT-lu A. M, Bangor.
Calais. Bar Harbor. st. John, Halifax,
Aroostook Co Sunday morning does not
hsaa hhas40r; aSs sss a A.. NJ l9eal to Moose
F., E91esofs e ,fd and Bangor: s.T 4. NJ. 10.
U.O6 P. M. Waterville. Bangor, B. & A.
K. r.. Calais. st. John and Halifax: 2.A
P. NJ, express to Waterville, thence local
to Bangor and Mattawamkeag; 31 p. NJ.
Waterville and Skowhegan: 708 p. M,
Waterville Skowhegan and Bangor.
sundays 263 p. NJ, for Bangor; LII, $50
A. NJ: and 2.63 P. NJ. for Skowhegan.
Trains leave Augusta for Halowell,
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 6.3S. s.3s
a; . NJ, l., y ~ alo +@. Gardner only s.lS.
Il. .. WALDRoN. Genl Passenger Agt.
land. Me-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REeu,,,
meeting Friday evenings at SEQ LAR
L. c: HUGHES. \. q.
y, r. WESTON, Rec. Sec.
GUY c. LONGFELIOW H..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06
Maine Gossip
In Early Spring.

o Spring! I know thee! Seek for sweet
surprise
In the young children's eyes;
But have learnt the years, and know
the yet
Leaf folded violet
Mine ear. awake to silence, can foretell
The cuckoo's f1tful bell.
/ wander in a gray time that incloses
June and the wild hedge roses.
A years procession Of the flowers doth
Ny feet along the grass.
And all you sweet birds silent yet, I
know
The notes that stir you SO.
Your songs yet half devised In tho dim
dear
Beginnings Of the year.
In these young days you mediate your
1 have it all by heart.
know the secrets Of the seeds Of dow-
And how, in kindling Spring, the cuckoo
Alter his interval.
But not a flower or song I ponder u
My own, but memory's.
shall be silent In those days desired
Before a world inspired.
o dear brown birds, compose your old
song phrases,
Earth, thy familiar daisies.
Alice Meynell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06
No Chance.

Uplifter (at front door)-wouldn't
you like to take the initiative
Lady Of the House-We're taking
more magazines than we can afford
now.-Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

Solid Rock Grange, South Durham.
Solid Rock Grange, South Durham
met for their regular meeting Tues
day evening with the worthy master
presiding. Officers pro tenn: John
Lunt, assistant steward; Austin Fred
erick, gate keeper.
Literary program: Singing by
Grange: reading, Sadie Lunt; question,
How Can We Keep in Check the Rats
and Mice and Lessen the Cats That
Catch Birds?" opened by o. L. Booker
and spoken on by several present: vocal
solo, George Griff1ng: reading, Marian
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06
Androscoggin Pomona.

Nearly 800 members Of Androscog-
gin Pomona gathered at Auburn
Grange hall recently for the May
meeting. Past Master c. S. Stetson Of
the Maine State Grange was the
speaker Of the day and several literary
and musical numbers added to the
pleasure Of the meeting. An excellent
dinner was served by the members Of
Auburn Grange. Visitors were present
from Oxford county and other parts of
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06
Augusta Lodge Directory
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. Rseul.s
L. c. HUGHES, \. q.
=. F. WESTON, Rec. Sec
GUY {. LONGFELLOW, Fin G..
JEPHTHA ENcAMpM MENr uo
Meetings at 500 O'Clock every secn"s o' !
fourth Tuesday. Tuesday evja evenjng an an
l. 5. PACKARD. q
= Z. STEWART, Serb.
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO
RegndaE e!cIaaE meeting every third Tuesday w. w.
LEVI NJ. POOR, Can,
oII KAY NJ. BURNS. CI.-,
QUEEN TEMPLE, NO. 70, PYTu;S
Sisters. meets in K. of P. hall tho sa"1I s',1N
and fourth Tuesday evenings of 'eeO.s eO.s
month. at 7.3O o'clock. eaca
ADELA1DE N. THOMPSON. M. Ec
ADELAIDE NJ. PAGE, NJ. OF II a. a,S, ',
LUCIE P. LEWIS, NJ. Of +. "''a
tu-th-sat,tf
N. e. o. p, kENNEBEc LODGE NJ
&1 meets in G. A. r. hall the hrs, W. w.
third Tuesday evenings of each mona a1a
NARY T. MURPHY, Warden
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE. Rec. Sao
B. L. NICHOLAS. Fin. Sec, sec
tu-th-sat
RETAIL CLERKS UNION. Ioc17
No S19. Regular meetings second Nv,
fourth Thursdays of each month in o., a..
penter's hail. e4''
A. B. MARR, President
o. E. DOUGLAS, Rec, Ser
mayu, u,tues-thurs-sat.1yr
GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRc7f
No. 5. Ladies of the G. A. R.: Reguls.
at 2.30 P. M. ''
MRS. BELL E. sANBORN. Pres
MRS. SARAH l.. GUPTILL, See
feb3, b3,tu-thurs-sat.1yr
UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS 0I
Pythias, King Company. No. 4. Rssus,
meeting first Thursday of each montS
Capt. +. w. PAGE.
oct5. 5.tu-th-sat.tf
CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 248. P. q
H Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday evn.
MRS. EMMA 3. HOWE. WIZ
MRS. ALICE RIPLEY. Sec
tu-th-sat.tf
G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
of Seth Williams Post No. l3, second al.
fourth Thursdays of each month.
LEVI NJ. POOR, Commander.
VIM: McDAVID, Adjutant.
o; O. sTETsON. Quarternaster
SETH WILLIAMS INOEPENDEN7
Relief Corps. Meetings every THURSDAY
afternoon At 29r 2sG at g :; r; ao4A hall D,.
ADDIE w. GAY. Sec.
L. ]. McDAVID. Treas
april. .tu -th-s -sat.1yr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06
JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENr Nh

Meetings at 500 O'Clock every sacn".
fourth dh Tuesday f. Goay Tuesday evening isS In
!. b. PACKARD. CT
:. +. STEWART ScIt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

An example that might well be fol-
lowed wherever opportunity offers has
been inaugurated at Biddeford, where
the members of the Biddeford Pool
lifesaving station were engaged to give
a demonstration before the students Of
the High school Of the methods en-
ployed in resuscitating apparently
drowned persons, these methods. OF
course, being of the most approved
kind.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

q demonstration before the students OF
the High school OF the methods en-
ployed in resuscitating apparently
drowned persons, these methods, OF
course, being Of the most approved
kind.
The Springvale High school building
matter has resolved itself into a modi-
fication of the plans so as to permit
the construction Of a building within
the 100000 appropriation limit Ten
architects submitted plans and those by
Coombs Of Lewiston were selected.
The site is between Sanford and
Springvale villages.
The shoe repairers Of Bangor have
decided that they need an organiza-
ton and have formed a mutual bene-
fit affair, with the regulation Of prices
and shop closing hours as the objects.
The first broadaxe owned in Ellis
worth is now the property Of Alexan-
der Morrison Of Otis. Frank Jordan
of Mariaville has picture OF the first
white woman to cook a meal Of victuals
in Ellsworth, on the spot where the
iron foundry now stands. She was the
daughter Of M. Milliken and was Mr..
Jordan's grandmother.
An outrageous case Of neglect Of a
pair Of horses was brought to light in
Ellsworth Monday. A pair Of horses
owned by J. e. Archibald, was left in
a stable on Pine street several days
without food. When the condition OF
the horses was discovered by neighbors,
one Of the animals was so weak from
starvation that Miss Juliette Nicker-
son Of Bar Harbor, who was sum-
moned, found it necessary to have the
animal killed. The other animal was
not as far gone. and was taken in
charge by Miss Nickerson.
Two robins are engaged in build
ing a nest between the wall and a
blind Of a residence on High street.
Bath. The lady Of the house can OBJ
serve the construction work OF the two
birds from her kitchen window and Is
taking great interest In the WORK
When the city hall bell rings each day
at IL o'clock for dinner, the two robins,
who are evidently city birds, knock or
and do not reappear for an hour when
they come back and go to work. The
robins probably take this incoming to
get their dinner also.
A Maine boy is credited with having
written one Of tho best two short
stories published since the first Of the
year. according to Edward J. OBrien,
the Boston Transcript critic. In re-
cent lecture at Boston University. and
the lad is Richard Matthews Hallett,
formerly Of Bath and Boothbay ana
now at home wherever he hangs his
hat in search Of material for his sto-
ries. The story was entitled Making
Port"
The Boothbay Register tells the fol-
1a-,s~~ - a No~h.~ou horhnr. II VEa9
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FO
LOWS:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

The Boothbay Register tells the fol-
lowing Of q MonheEan barber: It was
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06

GOING WEST-3.03 A. M.
except Monday. Portland
ana Boston; 6.38 A. M,
Lewiston, Farmington,
Rockland. Portland. Bos-
ton. Montreal Lo and Que
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-06
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. o :,
regular meeting every third Tuessav ". !.

RETAIL CLERKS UNION, IocN
No. S19 Regular meetings second ~,
fourth Thursdays of each month in e., S.t
penter's hail. ~ |a'
A. B. MARR, President
o. E. DOUGLAS. Rec Ga,
q VII 1,,r - IVY,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-02-18
THOUSANDS CUT OFF BY Fl
LEVEE BREAKa:
TOWN NARROWED.
Three Negroes Are Drowned and
$4,000 Acres inundated-AppeaI
Made to Governor.

/: New 0rIeans, Feb. 17.-About 5000
negroes are marooned in mills, cottop
gins and other large buildings within
a radius Of 20 miles Of Neweltton, Ia.
and are waiting for small boats to take
them to safety.
Natchez, Miss, Feb. 17.-An urgent
appeal for help received here from
Newellton, La, where the Mississippi
leyee broke Tuesday, said that more
than 1000 persons were marooned by
the food waters with only a motto,
boat available to take them to safety.
Three negroes had been drowned ii
was said, and outside the town Itself,
about $4,000 acres of farm land was
inundated. -. - -
Gap in Levse 1000 Feet.
The government steamer Lafourche
left here with number of small boats
and rescue crews. Reports indicated
that the gap in the levee at Newell
ton had widened to about 1000 feet.
Members Of the 1evee board in the
affected district advised the local:
committee which established refugee
camp here, that Governor Hall at
Louisiana has appealed for funds for
the refugees.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-02-18
LAWIER ON .LYNk.H

D. W. LAWYER is on what is termeb
as the Lynch ticket for nomination at
the March primaries for delegate7at'
large to the democratic national con
yention at St. Louis. In view Of this
y letter written ts President Wilson
about a year ago, may be of anterest
The letter reads: $500
"In writing this communication !
freely admit that L am largely actual
ed by political hefta1ity 10 j. b
Lynch. Mr.. Lynch and his brother
belong to the freebRoters of peltics
Neither Of them has ever appeared
upon a public platform during q cam
paign as an exponent of democratic
ideas, and for this reason neither at
them will ever be embarrassed by any
ignominy Brought upon the party ny
this appointment. Ii the president
desires proof Of the utter sel6shness
Of both the Lynches and of their
treachery to the national ticket dur.
ing the last campaign in Minnesota, ]
refer him to the committee for THE
of the senatorial con.
TESTS. In the press Of the great prob
lems which our president is SO honest
~, bravely and eonscientieusly seav.
ing it is easy for him to he deceived
lbg political Crooks
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-02-18

which is source of danger and temp
tation on both sdes. The treasurer ct
the state onght to have nothing TO de
with the selection of depository banks !.
Tt is by no means necessary part sof
his functions ~ custodian Of the
state IS funds. Selection should he
made in some FAIR, impartial way
eliminating SO far as possible politics.
ON bids, publicly, and by a board OF
three or i've officials. This will not
remove all difficulties, hut will great
ly minimize them. The treasurer
should not, however, have amy thing ito
do with the matter. j
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-02-18
IUoNaOR1fsT1o1 OF MONEY 81

%$E ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AAA&&9 &SA MI.
Red Wing Daily Eagle: Represen-
tative Davis Of Texas is outspoken on
the subject of. nlilitarism. Would that
there we're more Of him IN congress.
i In speech the other day he said:
"Is will fight every method Of con
scription unless we c0nscript money
as we'll as men. I would consider it
a browning villainy to support a law
to go among the sweat-soaked tene-
ment renters, drag them out and make
them stand up and be fed to cannon
to save the millions and mansions Of
!, the ,Carnegies, the .Astors, the Rookie
fellers and few thousand trustmas-
tiers and tariff barons who disdain
America and are now building castles
among England's nobility IL
mr.. Davis believes that the army
should be made up of privates who
sBhould be paid $40 to $50 per month,
:and who in times of peace should be
semployed at road building three
weeks out of every month. In this
way the empty glamour of militaris1n
would soon fade away, and the army,
instead of being a mere body Of con-
suners at public expense, as under ex-
listing conditions it must be when
there is no war, it would become one
OF the most useful industrial factors
in the country. -.
The views expressed on the subject
by Mr.. Davis may seem radical, but
it will have to be admitted. that a
little more of what he advocates and a
little less of what the war trust and
war 'benefciaries advocate would be
of great benefit for the country and
nation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-02-18
RIPLEY

Feb. 16.-Joe Pusc, who has been
visiting his sister in Plaza, N. D., re-
turned home Wednesday.
Mr.. Thompson and Mrs. Smith OF
Kansas, visited at the home OF Mr..
AM, Mrs. L. B. Smith during the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Gaboury, Jr.,
Pleasantly entertained about thirty Of
their friends Thursday evening. Dane,
ing was the amusement throughout
the evening, after which delicious re"
fresments were served. At a late hour
all departed for, their. homes, having
spent i most enjoyable evening
Joe and Leo Pusc, Fred Gabonry and
Miss Blanche ,Tedford were Little
Falls, visitors Saturday. ''.''
All the, farmers are kept busy haul
ing hay these told days..
Wsntzel Page hauled a load of woot
to town Wednesday,.
| Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Smith were sur
t;prised by few ,neighbors saturda.
evening. All enjoyed very nice time
| William Gaboury took load OF oat
to town Saturday. :.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Gaboury, ST., were j
Little Falls Saturday, and RENAME
till Sunday, on account of the illnes
Of Mr.. Gaboury's mother,
Miss Bertha Olson is on the sic
. list. j.,
The roads in this vicinity are
livery poor shape, and we hope no mo-
, snow will visit us. ..
= Miss Evelyn Mccarthy is on Il
sick list.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-02-18
. !. : : = .
FIRES BELIEVED STARTED
BY SPIES; MILLIONS LOST

= New York, Feb. 17.-$4,ooo,ooo +
= loss when steamers Bolton Castle
and Pacific burn, steamship Pa'lazia
+ is damaged and flames wreck pier;
= two men missing; blaze believed
= incendiary. -.5.c... ~. So. :.
= Toronto.-American club destroy
ed by flames believed result OF
= alien plot; one man killed, two Sc
. verely Injured; loss $4,000. 3:@-e
- PhiIadelphia.-sugar cargo tot
British steamer Dalton damaged
bv flames; loss 100000; fire be-
= lieved incendiary; Dalton sixth. st-
y gar ship to suffer. loss to cargo
within month. .a
Fall River, Mass-$t,5o 100000
= loss. third Of business dsotrfct IN
= ashes, one man reported dead in
fire starting In department store.
=
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-02-18
AIRMAN MAKES SPEED RECORD
Drives New Military Tractor Aero
- plane, Built for U. S., at s6
= Miles an Hour.

: ithaca, N. Y, Feb. 1.-THE new
military tractor aeroplane, built for
{he United States government. was
driven at the rate of IS miles an hour
nv Aviator Frank H. Burnside. of this
citv in a series of flights over a meas
;ured half-mile course on tie field used
by the Thomas school of Aviation
thus breaking ell American speed rec:
ords. With a slight wind at his back,
burnside covered bne-half mile In
164.6 seconds. Against the wind he
made one-han mile in 20 is seconds
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-02-18
EAST DARLING

. Feb. 16*-Services will be held in
4he swedish Lutheran church at 1880
sunday morning. All are invited to
attend.
Prank Kendall took cream to Ran
dali today.
and the trains are running on seized.
ule time. NJ
The real estate man will soon! get
plenty Of buyers. It looks as II ne i !.
going to have fine business tn1s
spring.
business these days.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-02-18
FRANCIS MAY SUCCEED MARYE
Former Secretary Of Interior Under
Consideration for Appointment as
Ambassador to Russia.

Washington, Feb. 17-David II.
Francis of st. Louis, former secretary
of the interior and former governor
Of Missouri, is understood to be under
serious consideration for appointment
as ambassador to Russia to success
George T. Marye. It is not known
whether he will accept the post if it
Ie oered to him.
Mr.. Marye's resignation has not yet
been accepted, but it was said at the
state department and White House
that it undoubtedly would be. Ill
health is said to be the reason for his
decision to give up his post.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-02-18
ENGLAND NEEDS D!RtGlBI-ES
t~ask of Adequate Air Defense Frank
ty Admitted in Parliament by
Leaders,

London, Feb. 1.-THE debate in
narltament on the AIR defense Of Great
Britain was chiefly remarkable for the
frank admissions made by the capa.
nets spokesman that the present con-
ditions are far from satisfactory.
A. J, Balfour scored the sensation
Of the day when he declared that one
Of England's mistakes in the days
nrior to the war was her failure to de
velop "a >dirigible airship fleet along
lines similar to that of Germany. ::