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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
IMPORTATION OF LUxURIEs
Continued from Page Onel''f

and we need other things which we
cannot get if the space aboard vessels
is taken up with luxuries.
Everything possible is being done
to relieve the shortage in ships. Every
ship flying the British flag is now con-
trolled by the government. Immense
numbers Of them have been requisition-
ed: others are subject to direction by
Way of licenses. No vessel is permitted
to embark on any voyage without a
license. Whether it will be necessary to
requisitiOn more vessels, l canont say;
but for my own part l hope this will
not be done"
MT. Runciman said the importation
OF some fresh fruits probably would
be prohibited later. but he pointed out
that this would affect the United States
only slightly. Turning from the matter
OF imports to the general industrial
situation in the British Isles. Mr..
Runciman said there had never been
greater activity in the larger indus
tries, that wages We're higher than
ever before and that the percentage Of
unemployment had never been so small
in the history of the country.
Those who have joined the forces
have been replaced by young people.
men beyond the military age and large
numbers of women. Longer hours are
being worked in neatly all the trades,
and it is estimated that this overtime
represents an increase of AZ per cent.
in the number of persons employed
A few firms have had to shut down.
but among the active firms only seven
per cent of their machinery was idle
during December. This is better rec
ord than for peace times. About AZ
per cent. Of the seven per cent, or lole-
ness was due at that time to a snort
age Of labor caused by recruiting.
Because of the heavy demand Tor la
Dor and the higher cost OF llNihs
wages have increased since the Out
break of the war. and nearly all classes
OF workers are receiving more money
About 100000 people have receiver
raises and the increase i'll wages HAS
been roughly million pounds WeeN'
Besides this. many OF the people ha|e
been transferred to the better paHlhs
munitions industries. Labor. on tie
whole in spite of one or two no'dp'e
axcan+ions has been reasonable IN It's
don,ands since the war began. one IN
f1uence which contributed 10 thls mas
been the limitation of pronts III ihoos
tries employed in the manufacture anu
TRANSFORMATION of munitions.
"seamen now receive between elsh'
mounds and eight pounds. 10 shiiii''s9
nor month. Exceptional men IN the en-
a;reerinq trades. working over time
have earned from five to 10 pounos an"
over per week. ~ ,.oes
women who have taken the p,a.e7
! ~ mon in various trades are dolhs
anna zjnely good work. They are PEI
forr,i,p every kind of work "hlen -
ot zoo heavy for their strength
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~ %
Ron. Gardner of Massachusetts.
n,,h,ican. He declared that WHY
makes a noise like preparedness
,ot very noisy noise" To support MS
ss,,,,, upon the figures as 10 VIA. '''
HI, &c nrepared by Rep. HAYWOOD DIV
o,,n,ish Mr.. Gardner read copy VI
. letter from secretary Baker, the II"
i,o,d IF the War department.
r,. letter disputed the accuracy %
49,, sa,,ras hv which Mr.. Hay s"ush-
:, show that 1,324.l9o men "'"'"
i,,,mediatelv available 1"r ''''''.''
army if the House bill Wa
I-s;ne the same method OF ca'u''.' ava
10, .mp,oved by Mr.. Hay II S",u'
..,,,o s,ou,d have now araiianie' WIZ"
r, legislation. l.2S4.''" men WIZ
ta,.. had some military 'ra'h'"7
.., o,ner words" the letter adde"' Wv.
.,oa;.te effect Of the passage VI
~ ,,.o army bill would be to increase
the regular army by io'"o men, az" ,,,
49,. ;rcrease. being added III iou' an; 49,.
movements. would require "oo"' ~
- time TO be recruited ana SIM
,o,rer time to become enec''>e
~. letter presented reports a"u 's"'
,,,r, a conclusion that the ac'""'
.,,,ar of men of military age III '''e
"' ,.no have any military training
&c 1890. THE only Adequately
az 49,, NO, in the country" it conclno-
=, ..ors tie regular army and the army
reserve. , r.ic,
49, severity Of this official ara'e"-
oe tho House bill astonlshed many
,,,or,ners At the war department. SCI
a,arv Baker said there was no co'i'ro-
,,. between Mr.. Hay and himse'l'
49, variance in figures. he explained
resu,ted from different OPINIONS he'o ny
aoors of the war college, winch sup
,>,;.d the information contained III Tue
,.tt.r To Rem. Gardner. and the ad1u'a"'
49,. Office the source of Mr. nays
estimates.
REPRESENTATIVE Hay appeared uhpe''
.,,r,ad over the incident. lie is said K
f,,,,v realize the situation at the war oe'
,.rtment where Secretary Baker has
heen deyoting his personal attention &c
~. Mexican situation almost exclusively
ever since he took on the day AFTER inc
Columbus massacre. Mr.. Baker has nae
mn time even to read the army bills OF
.,v Of THE numerous reports on therr
from his own advisors.
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GENERAL CAv|RA
REFUSED TO LET
TROOPS OCCUPY
CASAS CRANDES

=, paso March 11.-General Gabriel Ga
=. a. .Iuarez announced tonight that
:, Rad a telegram that courier from
80 americans already had reached Casas
r.o,des announcing that the United
..o,as troops might be expected at mid
.,gb, The general said he had wired
,;snt Col. Reaueio S. Davilo, in COM
,,d Of the Constitutionalist garrison
!. Casas Ora ndes, not to permit the
.r,s-irans to occupy that city.
tis instructions from Gen. Carranzo,
,-,rira stated did not give him authority
N II, American troops occupy a city. 1t
rouh be contrary to Gen. Carranza's
oriers. he said
Would your instructions prevent the
americans from passing by Casas
,r,ndes ." Gen. Gavira was asked
"No'
would they forbid the Americans to
amp outside the city?' was asked
No" the general replied. but they
gre not TO occupy the city
Under those instructions" he was ask
sd "pould it be permissible for them to
march through the streets OF Casas
5randes?'
10" again replied Gavira.
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TRAFFIC TIE-UP
CAUSES WORRY

The failure OF the Waterville and Lew
iston electric line to get a car through on
Friday tied things up considerably in the
city. A number of people who live in
North and East Vassalboro were either
marooned here away from homo or at
those towns away from work. 1t is re-
ported that one rather short-tempered
lady who lives in North Vassalboro and
who was unable to get home Thursday
night called up the Office Of the public
utilities commission and informed them
in no uncertain tones what she thought
of such service. All sorts Of stories
were afloat regarding the tieup on the
Augusta road. one being that three cars
with their passengers were tied up in
drift down near Weber pond all night
and it was reported that some of the
people on them suffered from the cold
quite badly None Of the reports could
be verified from this end. however. A
number of men are reported to have
started to go out with automobiles dur
ing the day Thursday and it is reported
that three machines are to be found In
drifts between this city and Augusta
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AGAIN RUM0RS
THAT TURKEYS
TO SEEK PEACE

London. March ls-There are again per
sistent reports that Turkey is preparing
to abandon the Central Powers and sue
for peace. according to an Athens dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Co. The
Turkish newspaper Moudjahede Of Saloni-
Xxi says Turkey is preparing to announce
to the Entente Allies through the Amer
lean embassy at Constantinople her will
ingness to cooperate with the Entente
against Bulgaria.
ut is reported.' the dispatch adds,
''that discussion OF Turkish terms for
a separate peace featured last weeks
meeting of the Grand Council at the
palace of Dolmabachka in Constantine
pie. which was attended by all the min
listers and several senators. 1t is stated
also that a deputation Of Turkish not
ables from the Sivas district have been
imprisoned for appearing at Constantine
pie and urging peace"
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OAKLAND

Rev Thomas Cross Will give q Tee.
ture on Benjamin Franklin at the Uni
versalist church Sunday evening.
Rev. I. 3. Mower Of Waterville Will
oficiate at the funeral of the late H.
w Bates which: will. be held from his
late home Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
The annual meeting Of District No.
Is. I. o. o. F.. will be held at Odd
Fellows hall Tuesday evening, March
81. The grand officers will be present.
The work in the First degree will be
given by Anon Lodge, No IS.
There will be a special communica-
ton of Messalonskee Lodge. F. and 4.
NJ, at Masonic hall Saturday evening
at 80 for work in the Third degree.
Miss Ada Sturtevant Of Lewiston was
calling on friends this week.
E. NJ. Foster entertained his Sunday
school class Of the Baptist church at
his home Friday evening. Games were
played and a very pleasant evening was
passed.
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TEXT OF LETTER
Gen, CALL|ENPS
RESIGNATION

Paris, March 16.-General Gallieni
sent his resignation to Premier BRAND
in letter dated Versailles. March Is,
a translation of which is as follows:
Mr.. Premier: AS l explained to you
last week. my strength. which ! have
devoted exclusively and uninterrupted
ly to the service of the country. now
fails me. The doctors consider that l
am not At present in a condition TO
perform with the necessary activity the
duties Of the high Office entrusted 10
me. They declare that to make 1t pos
sible for me to resume active work, a
complete and lengthy rest and careful
treatment are Indispensable. l. there
fore. ask you to accept my resignation
as minister of war.
With great respect,
"Sincereiy yours,
"GALLIENI."
NJ. BRAND replied as follows. under
date of Paris. March l6:
NV dear General: l can only ac-
knowledge the receipt of your rcsigna-
ton and at the same time express to
YOU the grief with which l receive 1t
grief which is shared by all your
colleagues in the ministry. wish TO
tell YOU how much ! regret that the
state of your health should deprive the
government of services so precious III
tho work of national defence. | nope
that. cured of the illness, WHICH ioi
tho n,op,apt forces YOU to forego &C
+i,. ,,.o,l Won NAV he able soon again
to take a prominent place III ''ie g
vice of the country.
Believe me, my dear 'eheia''
Sincerely YOURS.
"ARISTIDt. BRAND
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THE POLICE MAKE
CLEVER CAPTURE

The police arrested young man
r,o., N-i,slow Friday evening on the
charge of making number OF breaks
81 Main street The first was mace
at the Edith building and the omcers
had lust been called there by telephone
when n young man passing the stoi7
at the corner of Temple and Main
street heard glass breaking upstairs
,nd he promptly notified the Officers.
who captured young man as he was
coming out Of the building. He was
the only one there. 1t was found That
no had entered the Office Of DR.. F.. +.
Fish and had also broken the glass in
Mark Bartlett's law office. At the sta
ton he was found to have on him an
assortment Of stuff which probably
came from these Offices and also IA
largo bunch of keys. He will have
chance to tell the judge about 1t in the
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
FAIRFIELD
Basketball Treat This Evening
When Fairfield Plays East
Boston Professionals
LATE LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
AND PERSONALS

..The Last Supper will be the sub
loot Of the sermon Sunday afternoon
NV Rev. Mr.. Phalen Of Waterville at
the 11niyersalist church vesper services.
At the Fairfield Center Grange han
Saturday afternoon and evening there
will he lectures on Child Welfare.
The afternoon program will begin at
2.3O p. NJ. The evening program Will
begin at $50 p. Nj. The speaker OF the
dav will be Dr. Henry Wilson Brown.
Between the afternoon and evening
meetings a basket lunch will be served.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Miss clara Libby returned Friday
afternoon from Skowhegan where she
has Deen visiting her sister. Mrs
Moody Jewell.
Mrs. Ella Emery of SkOwhegan ar
rived in town Friday to pass few
DAYS as the guest of Miss Cora En-
cry. Elm street.
Albert Rashaw who has been pass
ing several days in town at his home.
work for the Central Maine Power Co.
Misses Annie and Eva Lemelin have
arrived in town to pass few days
with relatives and friends. They are
employed at an Augusta shoe shop.
Francis Narney, who is employed In
the Portland office of the Maine Cen
trail Railroad. has arrived in town to
pass the weekend with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Narney. High street.
Miss Alberta Crummett, teacher at
the North Grammar school in the
fourth and fifth grades. will leave Sat
urday for Portland. where she will
visit her sister. Mrs. Ray $. Mitchell,
for few days.
At the Sunday morning services OF
the Methodist church. Rev. G. Oscar
Perry will take for the subject of his
sermon. THE Life That Reflects God
The subject of Rev Mr.. Perry's eve.
ming sermon will be. THE More EX-
cellent Way" Following the evening
sermon which will be held in the
church auditorium. a social service
will he held in the church vestry
DIR. and Mrs. Owen Il. Ames of High
street entertained Thursday evening
at dinner and for the evening Rev and
Mrs. G. Oscar Perry and Dr. and Mrs
Frank L. Tozier
Letters arc advertised for the fol =
lowing: William Bent. David j. Cook.
f.. j. Searles, Leo V. Winslow, Mrs.
Sadie Ingalls,
On Saturday evening the Fairfield
Town team will play the East Boston
professionals. at the Fairfield Opera
house. This promises to be fast
game. as the visitors come here with
the title Of the Massachusetts state
champions.
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$4,000 SPANISH
WAR VETERANS
READY TO SERVE

Washington. March 11-Representa-
tive Dyer of Missouri, who telegraphed
the state commanders of Spanish War
Veterans several days ago asking how
many of their members were ready to
volunteer for service in Mexico, an
nounced today that he had received 20
replies. indicating that at least $4,000
Of the veterans would be Immediately
available if called on. The War de-
partment has made il plain. however,
that there is no present intention of
asking for the service of any volun-
teerS.
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ENTER CASAS GRANDES
Continued from Page One)
Marching to Aid Mormons

Marching to Aid Mormons
General Gavira's information hao
.eierence to the force made up Of the
IN and 10th Cavalry regiments which
uossed the border near Hachita. n.
y" and is said to be advancing by
'0rced marches to protect the Mormon
gloomy, Colonia Dublan. The two towns
,'eh'loned, Janos and Ascencin. are
09ween 90 and IS miles directly south
hachita. Janos. the most southerly
v NE two r. about 90 miles from Cor
'aitoS, near where the railroad brloge
1"s burned. The burned bridge was on
ne Northwestern Railroad between
summit and San PEDRO and directly IN
''e line Of advance of the main eN-
pulmonary force which started from
N'tumbus. 1t was close to the latter
Si"ce that Villista troops are said TO
lave murdered five Mexican ranchers
vi Sunday and drove off fftheir horses.
Activity on Border
arrivals from Columbus today reported
intense activity at the American mill
I''s base. They said fresh troops were
ing sent forward across the border both
SUI and day and that one aeroplane had
'eady Joined the forces in Mexico. Sew
o'hef Naircraft are circling over the
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FRANCE HEARS
WHY Won TIRPITZ
LEFT THE NAVY

Paris. March 16.-The retirement OF Ad
miral Won Tirptz is considered in French
official circles. according to the Paris
newspapers. to be due to the fact that he
has opposed the coming out of the Ger
man fleet while Emperor William desires
to see it engage the British, naval forces
The conclusion consequently is drawn
that change may be looked for in the
German naval policy and that the recent
appearance of German warships in the
North sea is a sign that preparations are
being made for an early action by the
high sea fleet
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border constantly on scouting expeditions
Will Villa Fight

With the practical certainty that the
American soldiers had at last reached
the villa territory. the question OF alb
.orbing interest on the border is how
manv men has Villa and will he hight or
run Americans from the Casas CRANES
region assert that the poems there are
certain to support Villa. partly through
his system of terrorism and partly
through the glamor of his reputation as
warrior.
The Carranza officials here and In
Juarez insist that Villa has disbanded
wbateyer men he had with him and will
not offer to fight, but will rely for safety
m his knowledge Of the almost inacces-
s;h,e mountains of the Sierra Maderas.
which he knows by heart.
Americans who know Villa and the
country in which he has taken refuge
eoua,lv are confident that he will attempt
70 check his pursuers by guerilla cam
paign.
The tension between the two nations
o, ,his point on the border was notice
ably sharper today as far as Joare1
was concerned. General Cavira coupled
hi. announcement as to the where
.houts of the American troops with
statement that he would no longer re-
ceive American newspaper correspond
ents.~ Few Americans visited Juare1'
TODAY. and those few returned WIN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

Music lovers were given q rare treat
Friday evening at the Opera house.
when the Colby boys appeared IN their
annual musical concert. which this
wear, seemed to eclipse the concerts or
any previous ones. The musical talent.
50 varied and versified was apparent in
every respect, and the young musicians
did themselves proud in the interpre-
tation Of the dif1icult numbers on their
interesting program. From the mann
moth sale of seats which has been go
ing on since Wednesday, there was no
fear of small house. and when tne
curtain arose. the house was filed 10
capacitv with large and very apprs-
ciative audience.
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AMERICAN MINE
HOLDINGS A r E
STOPPING WORK

,.-at-. Ariz.. March l.. Reports
..-. J't'ived here today from appar-
-r,- authentic sources that numerous
A..r..au mining properties in the Her
.i,l;-tiuaymas district Of sonora are
girlaing operations temporarily
.r..i fear Of diSaffection among the
asa~ as result of the American
suit of Villa.
a train from that district tomorrow
Ct Is expected to bring a number
., t.r >rncrica To the border
4 traruload of Carranza troops who
al been oncamped q few miles south
cf Nogal..s Sonora. left today, ostensi-
q, To- reinforce the garrison at Can
"a. IN ammunition car. said TO h.
arrs1ng about 800, 900 rounds, vas at
trtI
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San Antonio Tex, March l1.-Night
marches probably will be made by Cen
aal John J. Pershng's expeditionary
for,es in search for Francisco Villa,
y VAS indicated today at Fort sam
llo1ston
Night marches il was pointed out
would help TO puzzle Villa as to the
movements Of the American columns
ara would keep the men and horses
sFfsher Days could be used for re
'9nnoitering.
Word WAS received today that {. A.
Williams. American consul. who quit
1orreon when trouble with Villa broke
out. is on his way here from Laredo.
where he arrived yesterday. 1t was
sad he had not been asked to make any
report 10 army officials
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Best Bulletins on
Mexican Difficulty
CONSUL GARCIA
AT Ell PASO HAS
DEATH THREATS

ri Paso. March 17.-Andras Garcia,
Carranza consul here, announced to-
Gay that he was being bombarded
win threats Of death and insults sent
through the mails by followers Of Fee
Tx Dlaz He said that similar COM
municatlons were being sent to Gen.
GaVlra in Juarez. One such commu-
nicatlon was written on a copy of an
American newspaper which had large
headlines announcing that Carranza
mad agreed to permit American troops
10 cross the border Over this was
written: You are a traitor to the
national honor of Mexico and will meet
the fate of such"
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Comparison Of Columns

A few definite facts about the Ameri-
can expedition today stood out with con-
siderable clearness. as the result Of Off
cial published reports and the news
brought here by Americans who have
been in touch with some portion of the
American movement.
It seemed certain that Of the two col
urnns which are somewhere In Mexico
was constituted for speed. while the otl'-
er apparently was moving more slowly.
The swift-footed column was the auxl-
iary army. seemingly mostly cavalry.
which went into Mexico so miles west
Of the. main army Of General Pershing.
whom his forces crossed at Columbus. y.
NJ. The secrecy which has surrounded
the movements Of the main column has
been slight as compared with the record
Of this western force. There is reason
to believe, from the official announce
ments. that the western column may have
gone into Mexico earlier than the main
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Annie W. Smith

Annie w. Smith. daughter OF Mr.. ana
Mrs Robert Smith Of Winslow. died
in this CITY Friday afternoon. at the
age of 80 years. the 1unera' VIII "o
held at . o'clock Monday a1terhoo''
from the home of her sister IN WlnsioW
and will be private. Rev. Charles r
Robinson Of the Congregational church
will OffiCiate.
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A St. Patrick's day celebration was
held at North Vassalboro Friday evening
which, in spite of the storm. was well
attended and greatly enjoyed. The en-
tertainment was in Citizens hall and was
under the auspices of st. Bridget's chufen'
II consisted of pictures showing scenes
n Ireland and in the life Of the saint. vo~
cal and instrumental selections ana AN
Grafton on Ireland by Henry McVeien.
The formal part Of the entertainments
was followed by a social hour and re-
freshments were served.
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THE INCOME TAX
OF SAXONY TO BE
REVISED UPWARD

Dresden, Saxony. March Is. Via Lon
don. March 1.-THE finance committee
of the second Chamber of the Parlia-
ment today voted unanimously to re-
wise the income tax schedules upward
so that persons receiving 1900 marks
annually shall pay 10 per cent. and
those receiving 5000 marks or more
shall contribute 30 Per cent. of their
incomes to the state.
Fathers supporting three or more
children. having incomes less than 5000
marks. are exempted from the in
crease.
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word Of decidedly hostile attitude
shown toward them by the Mexicans.
In some instances. children in the
streets threw mud at visiting -Ameri
cans and shouted insults after them.
Customs officials on the American side
of the international bridge reported that
they had heard scattered shots fired in
Juarez during the last two nights, but
were unable to ascertain the cause Of
the shooting.
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UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS
and FROM THE CLARE OF sun
MARCH GEN, PERSH|NC'S TROOPS

Brigadier General Pershings des-
patches to Southern department head
quarters confirm reports that a Nor
mon colonist from Colonia Dublan and
another from Colonia Morales, are act
ing as scouts for the expedition.
Absolute secrecy is maintained here
as to the distance the American troops
have penetrated into Mexican territory
Colonel Dodd. commanding the Seventh
and Tenth Cavalry makes no reports
direct to General Funston. but is in
wireless communication with Genera
Pershng.
Col William II. Sage Of the 18th In
fantrcy at Nogales has sent messages
saying that passengers from Hermo
sillo report very little excitement II
Sonora.