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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

The Waterpille Military Band was ~.
hearsng in its hall on Main street Mon
pleased audience was on the sidewalks in
that vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

a Ben Houser. the former Colby
coach, now manager Of the Skowhegan
baseball team. was in the city on bust
ness Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Miss wilhelmina Butterfeld has
Sone to Boothbay Harbor, where she
will be the guest Of relatives for two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

DR.. NJ. S. Goodrich. who is passing
a month at Owls Head, was in the city
Monday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Webber return
ed Monday from two-weeks vacation
at Lake MeSsalonskee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

:. State Road Inspector Elmer E
Smith was a business caller in the
city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Gideon Barton returned to his work
at the Lombard Manufacturing Co.
Monday after a weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. Noble and
daughter Frances are at ocean Point
for a couple of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

DR.. ]. William Black, who is pass
ing the summer at his cottage at
Squirrel Island, is in the city for a
few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

MSS Mary Washburn of China was
calling on friends in the city Monday
for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

p. S. Head and Fred Head Of Fair
field Center were in the city Monday
on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Miss Eta Lyons. who has been
passing a vacation from the Soper
store, resumed her duties Monday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Misses Margaret and Gertrude Lord
went to Ocean Point Monday for a
two-Weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

L. M. Barker. who has been in the
employ of the Lockwood Co. for 20
years, completed his duties there Sat-
urday night and will take a vacation of
several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

= Mrs. Ida Michigan and son Francis
Of Maiden, Mass, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex LaFountaine of Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Frank J. Ham, chairman of the Re-
publican State committee, was a bus
mess caller Monday night in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

4. Miss Eleanor Coverley. who has
been visiting with Miss Hlldegaroe
Drummond, has returned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

J. W. Manson left Moncay morning
fer Shelburne, N. H., where he will be
the guest Of relatives for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Theron E. Doe Of China was bust
ness caller in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Frank L. Besse of Clinton was a
business caller in the city for the day
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

United States Senator Charles +
johnson is at his home in the city fol
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Two-base hits-Twombly. Saunders.
Struck out-By Cram 4. by McKenty 4.
Base on balls-Off Cram 3, off McKenty L.
Sacrifice hits-McDonald, Murphy. Nc
Kenty. Fishburn. Umpire, McGauley.
Time, 1.55.
Second Game:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

considerably lower than fo-
weeks and to this fact Is due tn. s a;'
cry Of the clothing. which befor .'SSe''
covered to a depth Of severa, tss. w
sharp watch Is being kept for ths =
which may be lodged under soma Nv. o0o'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

q. H. H. Bryant went to Belgrade
Monday morning on business Tor
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

> Mr., and Mrs. E. W. Clement Of
.smithfleld were in the city Monday
on a business and shopping trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

2; Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Reeves returned
Monday from a few days visit with
friends in Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

A. E. Purinton went to Owls Head
Monday on a two-weeks vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

6: George Stone Of Jay, formerly Of
this city, was here on business Mon
'day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

Ellsworth B. Hayden OF Portland
was a business caller in the city Tor
the day Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

e. B. Sherman of Burnham was a
business caller in the city on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08
Gard Of Thanks

we wish to thank our many friends
Tor their kindness and sympathy with
US in the time Of our great sorrow
also for the many and beautiful floral
tributes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

e. D. Clark Of Sidney was cauing
on friends in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08

CECIL F. BLAKE,
CLYDE G. BLAKE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08
Brown-M unros

News has been received han.
marriage of Carold Brown and Nj. u
garet Monroe in Lewiston satura.r VA u.
Monroe is the daughter of Mrs, C.o =, aa
roe and has been in Madison a ,.' s
part of the time for the past threa 10
being employed as a nurse. She 80.
the Ellsworth High school and later ,o.'
several years training in the Mass,.sN
sets General hospital. Mr. Brown :. :.
oldest son OF Mr.. and Mrs. James D.. W
He was employed in various can,,,,
for time in Portland and later ,,,.-s
the westbrook High school for s.r.'
terms. For the past six months \.
been employed at the Madison Bu,,s,,. y.
flee doing the work of local reports- :, y,
and Mrs. Brown are passing their ho,1
moon at Lakewood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-08
Fred n. Pease

Fred H. Pease. who is one Of NADIA,
best-known business men. died at hi,
idence on Pine street Monday aftsr,,.S
Mrs. Leo Savage Of Portland arr,y,,
Madison Monday night to visit rs,,,.s
and friends.
MIS- r. '" ADAMS, VINO mas been Il.
guest ol rei'''ves IN for''and for the pas
week. returned home Monday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
WILL NOT DC ADVANCED.

The Medina bank case, in which
Michael Murphy as receiver, is suing
Governor L. B. Hanna. the First Ma
tional bank Of Fargo and the presi-
dent OF the latter institution for not
coming to the rescue Of the Medina
banking house when 1t was in need
Of cash. has not yet been advanced on
the supreme court calendar. Cover
nor Hanna il anxious to have the &C.
ton determined before he steps out
Of once. % 10 feels that the. suit in
some way reflects upon his admins.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
by Inc OVSWts
III. G, BRADLEY.
SOS ron COAL.

The Bismarck Hospitnl wants bids
on Ignite coal. .iiyercd into its
sheds, the cOntrac' :" vi" for one
year. Every bid must accompany a
test Of the coal to be delivered.
The right Is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
Eids must be IN BY Dec. LIST, 1916.
THE BISMARCK HOSPITAL,
r. E. STRUTZ, Sec.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
or. OWENS 1 CO.

FOR 9ALE-160acre, very choice
farm, on easy terms. Only $1,000
cash required. Balance ON long
time with low rate Of interest
FOR SAIE-Six-room, modern house
with full basement. Furnace heat,
light and water; bath. Price, $3,N00.
Only $1,000 cash required to swing
deal.
VERY CHOICE 50-foot lot for sale, on
Twelfth street :east front; waite:
and sewer in street. u -
WANTED 70 NENr-By December
LIST, modern 7.room house.
Farm and City Loans.
D. T. OWENS q co.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
SUMMONS.

State of North Dakota, County Of Bur
leigh, IS:
In District Court, Sixth Judicial Dis.
trict. ..,...."
Stella N. Lincoln, formerly Stella NJ.
Cheney, Plaintiff. ~
VS.. VII.
hudson Lehman and Investors Mort
gage Security Company, a corpora
ton, Defendants.
State of North Dakota to the Above
Named Defendants, Greeting:
You, and each of you, are hereby
summoned to answer the complaint
of the above named plaintiff, which
is on file in the Office of the Clerk
of the District Court in and for the
County of Burleigh and State Of
North Dakota, and to serve a copy Of
your answer upon the subscribers at
their Office within thirty (3O) days
after the service of this summons up
on you, exclusive of the day of such
service; and you are further notified
that il you fail to appear or answer
as above required, plaintiff will take
judgment against you by default for
the relief demanded In the complaint
Dated at Bismarck, North Dakota,
this 10th day of November, A. D. 1916.
LINDE & MURPHY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
ONCE and Postoffice, Bismarck, n. D.
NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM
AND DESCRIPTION OF LAND
TO WHICH 1T RELATES:
To the Above Named Defendants:
You. and each of you. will hereby
take notice that this action is brought
to quiet title to, and exclude the de-
PENDANTS from any interest in or lien
upon specific real property in this
state, towit: Section Twenty-Five
(25), Township One Hundred Thirty
eight (138). Range Seventy-six (76),
Burleigh County, North Dakota; and
that no personal claim is made
against either or any Of the above
named defendants.
LINDE & MURPHY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
ONCE and PostofIice. Bismarck, N. D.
(11-28-5.l2-19-26-2)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
T. :. YOU'VE.

E. :. YOU'VE.
Two houses for sale on monthly pay.
ments. with a very small payment
down. Y ~ = Y
Five houses for sale on monthly pay
ments for about $650.00 payment
down.
One house and harm to trade for farm
property close in.
100 acres Of land near Baldwin to
trade for house ID Bismarck.
Three new modern BUNGALOWS for sale
at prices ranging from $4,000 to
100000. I
50:foot east front lot and IS feet cor.
nor lot On 4th street. for sale, cheap
lest lots on street
Riverview Addition lots at 100000 to
100000. are the best for homes or
Investment IN the city. The lots
4 are close in and. buyers are protect
ed in every way.
'F. Z. YOUNG.
Suite Is First National Bank Building
Il Phones = and III. -.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
CITATION HEARING PROOF OF
WILL.

/ CITATION HEARING PROOF OF
WILL.
State Of North Dakota, County of Bur.
leigh. IS.
In County Court, before Hon. H. G.
Bradley, Judge.
In the matter of the estate Of Frank.
lin Pierce bly,, Deceased.
Harriet BLY,, Petitioner.
vs..
Hazel Bly, Merl Bly,, DeForce Bly,, Jos.
ephine Bly,. David bly,, Marshall BLY,,
minor children Of deceased, and al
other parties interested in said cd.
tate, Respondents.
The State of North Dakota, To the
above namel respondents and al
person interested in the Estate Of
Franklin Pierce bly,, deceased:
You and each Of you are hereby not.
flied that Harriet BLY,, the Petitioner.
herein, has filed in this Court = docu.
[ment in writing, puporting to BE- the
Last VIII and Testament Of. Franklin
Pierce Bly,, late of the town Of Bald
win, in the County of BurleiEh, and
State Of North Dakota deceased. With
her petition, praying for the admission
to probate Of said document as the last
Will and Testament Of said deceased,
and for issuance to her Of letters ties.
tamentary thereon. and that said pc
.titfon and the proofs Of said purported
VIII and Testament will be heard and
duly considered by this Court on Mon.
day, the 18th day Of December, A. D.
1916, at two o'clock in the afternoon Of
that day, at the court rooms Of this
Court, in the County Court House, in
the City Of Bismarck, County Of Bur.
leigh and State Of North Dakota; and
You and each Of you are hereby cit.
ed to be and appear before this Court
1t said time and place and answer
said petition and show cause, il any
there be, why the prayer of said petit.
ton should not be granted.
BY the Court:
H. c. BRADLEY,
Judge Of the County Court.
Dated the LIST day of November A.
D. 1916.
Let the foregoing citation be served
by personal service ON all resident
heirs and by publication once each
week for three successive weeks in
the Bismarck Daily Tribune, publish
ed at Bismarck, N. d. 11-7.1l.21
H. c. BRADLEY,
Judge Of the County Court.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
OFFICIALS SURPRISED.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Officials were
surprised on account fthe British
refusal to give Tarnowski safe con-
duct. The United States will do moth
ing. This constitutes discourtesy,
but not an affront involving compiled.
tons.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
WORK WAITED:

WANTED-steady work by man with
team. Phone 706. n 11.27-6t
LADY, WANTS to care for children
team. phone rs. 11-2SSt
WORK WAN1E0-Y0ung lady with
fair education wants work in: the
city. Write Tribune. No. a.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
SUPREME COURT
From Ransom County.

\ ! = L - : i
From RAMON County.
Mrs. Homer Stevenson. Plaintiff and
Appellant, vs.
Roland Magill, Defendant and Re.
spondent.
syllabus: Plaintiff seeks to fore.
close her farm laborer's lien for lab
Of performed by her in cooking in a
cook.car for q threshing crew while
threshing Magill's grain in September
and October, 1915. Defendant claims
. sale q the threshing rig to another
who hired plaintiff and the threshing
crew, and denies responsibility. He
also asserts that q farm laborer's lien
cannot be claimed for work Of the
kind performed. From judgment Of
dismissal plaintiff appeals demanding
trial de noyo.
Held-Under the facts title to the.
threshing machine is not. shown to
have passed to the third party, who is
held to be either an agent Or part
Ener Of defendant and engaged with
him in joint venture of threshing
defendants grain. That defendant
should be held liable for payment of
plaintiffs wages.
(2) Plaintiff is entitled to a.. farm
laborer's lien. her work contributing
directly to threshing Of the crop. The
case is not governed by Lowe V. Abra-
hanson, Is N. D. 1872.
+ Judgment for foreclosure directed.
Appeal from. district court Of Ran
so mcounty; Allen, Judge. dismissing
this action.
Reversed and judgement ordered
for plaitniff. Opinion by Goss, J.
Bruce and Christianson, j., disset.
J, v. Backlund. Of Lisbon, attorney
for. plaintiff and appellant.
A. G. Lacy, of Fargo, attorney for
defendant and respondent.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
HARVEY HARRIS { co.
]. p. Jackson. Mar.

HARVEY HARRIS Z co.
Y ]. p. Jaeksen, Mgr.
32o AcRES-Cl0se to town, with
creek on both quarters; good soil;
very fine for q man with stock. A
real bargain.
1eo AcAee Good soil; lies excep'
tonally swsll; nice grove Of trees;
not far from a loading station. a
good piece Of property that. can be
bought at . low price.
A large list Of houses and lots for
sale in all parts of the city.
HARVEY HARRIS Z co.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28

lsssT
HIP WAN1GD 1lnlAl1
WNMTED-A girl to do house work.
Cali 20 Ave. A, or phone 625. Mrs
w. F. Crewe. 11.28.Gt
WANTEp-G Girl for general house.
work; German preferred. Phone
543Z. %s 11.28'3t
WANTEo-Cook and dining room girl
ct once. Apply hotel ct Colehar-
bor, N. D. 12-2S-3t
WANTEO-Giri for general house:
work. Mrs. O. N. Durham. Phone
265. 11-27.3t
WANTE0-Competen girl for gen.
eral Homework; small family; good
wages. Mrs. s. F. Lambert. ia
Broadway. n,27:St
WZN1Eb-Olice girl; salary $50 per
month to begin with. No expert
ence necessary, hut person must be
bright and capable. Good chance
for advancement to right party.
Write Tribune, No. IS. 11.25-3t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28
tor AID FOUND

LosT-ChIld's fur collar between
Rosser and Avenue D On 9Th St.
Leave at Tribune Office. 11l253t
Losr-On Friday night; At the n. p.
depot, handbag, containing gold
watch and some money. Finder.
leave at Tribune.
IoS1-Child's fur collar between
losser and Avenue D on 9Th St.
Lave at. Tribune ONCE. 11.25-St
LOTION Friday night, at the N. =.
depot. handbag, containing gold
watch and some money. Finder,
leave at Tribune.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28

-. q
FOR RENT-Mode1n s.room house
Phone 81 NJ. SIS Ave. B. 11.27.St
m 1tl.Al(1ouD
FOR sHLE-One hay press, scrapers,
dump wagon. Can he bought cheap.
Call at sos Second st., or phone
2S2K. 11!2S-3t
FOR oALE-Carey safe, in good con.
dition, height 81 inches, width 3S11.
Holtan Mercantile Co., Walhburn,
N. D. M:A-6t
FOR SALE = Furniture - complete
parlor and bedroom set; finished in
Early English; upholstered In gen
uine leather. Call at 308 4th. Phone
779. 11.27-3t
FOR SxEE-FuFnishings Of r..
room hotel, complete, and building
for rent. Answer 81, care Tribune.
11-2012t
FOR 0ALE-Lady's fur lined coat;
black marten collar: good as new.
Gail Fur store, 41S Broadway.
11.25.3t
FOR 8ALE-Yery fine household fur
niture; good as new. Phone 6SSX,
or call S12 Seventh. 1915
WzNTE6 E39U3ERA70kS = An
eastrn building company is willing
to spend many thousands Of dollars
in building houses in Bisamrck to
sell on easy payments, or to rent
on yearly leases, II the demand is
SUFFICIENT to warrant the expendi-
ture; hence will take . careful
home owners and renters census
Of the city and desires to employ
two ladies and two gentlemen to
make the enumeration. Address,
stating experience and giving refer
ence.i No. 81 caro- Tribune. 11.z4-6t
ron SALT One pool hall and con-
fectionery, one. lot. two-story build
ing, all complete. Will sell ate a
bargain. Will take car in part pay
ment il taken at once; in small,
growing town. No. q. Tribune.
1l.16-12t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28

Billie Burke in "Gloria's Romance"
and Warren errigan in THE Code Of
the Mounted" at the Bismarck to.
night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28

ulP WANTED MALI
WANTED-Cigar makers; also cigar
banders. 423 Third St. WE. Erlen.
meyer.
Good opening for competent barber.
with small capital. Box ZIG Dunn
Center. N. ID. N.24.6t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28

HOUSES ron lm1
FOR RENT-Modefn S-room shoass
Phone 81 NJ. 8iS Ave. B. 1925,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28

loo1O YoI RIFT
FoR RENT-Fine room; private
bath. No. 46 Main st. 11-2S-9t
FOR RENT-Two comfortable furn-
ished and heated rooms. S01 4th
st. Phone 404K. 11.27-6t
FOR RENT-Thfee modern furnish.
ed rooms for light housekeeping.
SIC 9Th st. 11-27-St
Folk RENT-Three nice, large front
rooms, in = modern house. Will be
vacated December Is; 500 Seventh
St. 11-25-St
F6k kENT-Furnished rooms; 800
Ninth st. Phone 6s3R. 11.22-et
FOR RENf-TWo rooms with board;
also board without room. 20S Thay-
er. Phone 3SSK. 11-101m0
t6lk kEN5-F1fnished room in mod.
ern house; SIS Fifth st. 11-22.6t
F0A kEN4-Stfictly modern room.
Gentlemen preferred; 80 Ave. A.
11.141mo
FoN RENT-Furnished rooms. with
bath. Phone 675, or call FOG Thay.
er. 1O-29-1me
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-11-28

FOR 0AIE-Lady's fur lined coat
black marten collar: good as new.
Gail Fur store, 41S Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-07
HITCH IN ISLANDER SUIT
Court Sustains Demurrers TO 100000
Action Against Mrs. Kelly.

The next step in the 100000 damage
sui brought by Al Davis, dancer and
wine agent, against Mrs. Helen Kelly.
his mother-in-law. for SANDER, is now
up 20 him. Justice Hotchkiss sustained
yesterday two demlrrers made ty Mrs.
Kelly to Davis's complaint.
II Davis still feels like trying to
collect 100000 from the mother Of hi,
bride he must amend his complaint and
also pay the costs OF the demurrer
proceedings. His suit is based on the
allegation that Mrs. Davis told Of miss
ing diamond pin after visit he
made 20 her daughter This int.matlo7
that he took the pin, Davis thinks.
should bring him $4,000 The other
$4,000 was asked because Mrs. Kelly
made some statements about him. for
publication in a newspaper, which also
damaged his reputation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-07
Try Administration Plan
and Find Out, He Tells
Congress.
MONROE DOCTRINE
CALLED A DANGER
Existence of Nation May BE
Staked on Defence Scheme,
Says Secretary.
lFpm TIE Tribune Bureaul

Washington. Jan. "No man can
tell whether the continental army plan
will work or not. The only way 70 do
is 10 Try Il unless you are prepared TO
say a, onte that II is no use and 20
on to eonsoripton.'
This wa the warning Secretary OF
War Garrison gave % the House Mill
,ary Affairs Committee this morning
in opening the hearings on the army
part Of 4. defence Programme. For
more III. an hour after reading q
prepared statement in defence Of tho
plan. and setting forth his objections
70 the substitutes offered. he met at
tacks from all directions, maintaining
steadfastly that the Plan should be
tried as a whole. that 70 was the only
practicable solution OF the problem,
and that 10 make any changes would
impair the whole structure.
The Secretary will be on the stand
again wher the committee meets sat
urdav. and Will be followed by generals
of the REGULAR army stationed IN Wash
ington, all of whom he has ordered 70
attend the hearings Chairman Hay
asked Il they were 70 be free 70 eX-
press their own opinions, or were
merely 10 represent the War Depart
ment. The Secretary assured him
they would be "limtec only by their
rccabular.gs and consclences.'
Monroe Doctrine Endangers Peace.
Replving 70 Representative Kahn. Nh
Garrison said that the Monroe Doctrine
was a menace 90 the cOuntrys peace
and should either he abandoned or
preparation made for its defence. lie
agreed that the territory between the
Panama Canal and the southern border
Of the United States was source OF
peculiar danger.
Mr.. Garrisou's appearance developed
greater confidence that some action TO
increasing the strength Of the army
will be taken. 10 is admitted that his
plan hal, httle chance Of adoption IS d
whole. but the atmosphere OF the COM
mittee seemed to be- one of demanding
assurance rs 90 the wisdom OF differ
ort plans. rather than % opposition TO
Increases Mr.. Garrison said he was
greatly pleased witGhe spirit shown.
In the quiz that followed the read
ing Of the statement the objections or
amendments offered 20 the continental
army plan were taken UP ana answered
by the Secretary. Only the question Of
universal service was passed over, Rep
resentative Richard Olney, I'd, who had
intended raising il, expressing himself
as satisfied with the Secretary's state
ment
The chief discussion centred around
the possibilities Of using the militia for
the purposes aimed at. Representative
Shallenberger asked why the Constitu-
ton could not be amended 10 give the