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The Washington times., 1916-07-25
WOMEN IN the CAMPAIGN

With the Congressional Union and
the National American Woman Suf-
&age Association threatening all
sorts Of dire calamities to President
Wilson and Mr.. Hughes II they do
not embody suffrage planks in their
respective declarations, it is inter-
esting to note a group Of women
planning to enter the political field
no less enthusiastically, but with
careful avoidance of militant meth
DDS.
The Woman's National Committee
Of the Hughes Alliance, the Woman's
National Republican Club, and the
National Women's Hughes-Fa'r-
banks League are three organiza-
lions with one purpose, to help elect
Charles E. Hughes next November.
For the woman who would take her
politics sanely, without the dog-in-
the-manger attitude that is making
some of the suffragists' campaign
methods almost childish, these three
clubs should offer the opportunity to
prove what her sex can do to in
fiuence the coming election.
The three Hughes clubs were
founded in the East, where women
do not have suffrage. The influence
Of suffrage members will have but
little consideration. Miss Frances
Kellor, chairman Of the women's sec
ton Of the Hughes Alliance, has, like
Miss Alice Paul, Of the COMPRESSION
al Union, and Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait, Of the National American
Woman Suffrage Association, had
her little talk with the Republican
candidate.
From that talk there have seeped
out no bold assertions Of suffrage
votes pledged to the nominee who
will support the equal franchise, but
rather the assurance that the
Hughes Alliance and Mr.. Hughes
understand each other thoroughly,
that the women will be working with
. splendid spirit Of cooperation,
without any consideration Of their
possible enfranchisement.
This may be a lesson to those
volcanic women leaders whose en-
thusiasm is always maintained with
an eve on the Fifteenth Amendment,
The Washington times., 1916-07-25
Navy.

Capt. John Hood. detached command
Texas.
stoned from June Ia, 1915.
Lieut.. Comdr.. w. I, Conn commits
stoned from July l.. 1916:
Lieut., p; g, SSeriin; S detached atu sl tom,
9StS IN HIATT Haiti. state department. 10
Lieut.. Ug) ]. d. Moore detached
New Orleans to Navy Yard. Charles
ton, 8. c.
National Automobile Chamber OF COM
merce to Bureau of Steam Engineer
ing.
Lieut.. (jg) II. M. hammers, detached
Iantic fleet; to temporary duty Nav,
Department.
The Washington times., 1916-07-25
Amusements.

Keith's-vaudeviiie, 2:B and Sis D. m.
Loew's Coiumbia-Photoplays. 1880 q. m. to
Lyceum-stock burIesque. a:l5 and Sis D. m.
Glen Echo-Open-air amusements. dancing.
and free movies.
Chevy Chase Lake-DanctnE.
Great Falls. Va.-Concerts. dancing. music,
and movies, all free.
Uarden-Continuous motion pictures. 10 .. m.
stTand-Continuou motion pictures. 10 q. m.
to II D. m.
Tomorrow.
Beneft outing. Hospital Association Of the
National Union. Chesapeake Beach. all
day
Meeting, women's National Republican Club
sridiron room, New willard, 8 p. m.
|Masonic--Harmony, No. II; stansbury, No
"a; Washington commandery. No. l.
knights Templar. called on. hAstern stai
chapters-Naomi. No. 3, and Brookiand, No
II, called OF.
knights Of Pythias-Mount Vernon. No. s
Herminone No. 10: Union. No %, and Co
lumbia, No %: Friendship Temple. No. 0
OF the Pythian Sisters
ODD Feiiows--Federal City, No. .; Eastern
No. 7; Harmony. No. .; Columbian encsmp
National Union Hos itaI Association sxour
sion to Chesapeake Beach.
The Washington times., 1916-07-25
Lehigh Train Leaps Street,
Hits Tree, Damages House

fUrTSvlLLE. Pa. July zo.-A Lenigh
Valley passenger train today Jumped the
tracks OF this city. leaped across a
street. plowed up thirty feet OF earth.
and uprooted big tree. which fell
against the house of Frank Lafrerty.
splintering II.
Houses in the neighborhood were
shaken to their Foundations by the
crash, crockery. pictures. and chinaware
broken. but no one was injured
The Washington times., 1916-07-25
THE DANISH WEST INDIES

The three larger and several
smaller islands that make up the
Danish West Indies are worth more
to the United States than they can
ever possibly be to Denmark. In
fact they are worth decidedly less
than nothing to Denmark; they
have been for some time drain on
the revenues of the kingdom, which
The Washington times., 1916-07-25
THE HOME RULE FIAScO


once more at the top of British poll
tics. Just before the war broke out,
Parliament had passed a home rule
act, against which the Ulstermen
were bitterly protesting. In the face
Of the international menace, the
home rule act was suspended till af-
ter the war.
Ireland did itself great credit in
its loyalty to the empire when for
eign war was confronted, and there
has been a general wish to give it
proof Of the kindly sentiments Of
the United Kingdom. The recent
Irish revolt is now set down as rep
resentative Of a very unimportant
element Of Irish opinion; but it was
serious enough to necessitate the
creation Of a temporary administra-
ton, and a commission was placed
in charge of the country. Then all
hands set about to frame a scheme
under which the country could have
home rule Immediately, under some
plan that could be reorganized after
the war. and finally made perma-
nent.
By general consent, Mr.. Lloyd
George-of course, it would be he
was picked to fix up this plan. It
appears that he had a scheme Of
giving home rule right away, on the
basis of keeping Ulster in the new
Irish system, and Of reducing the
number Of members Of Parliament
that Ireland should send to London,
after home rule should be estab-
lished. When this plan was sub
mitted to the cabinet in London and
to the Irish leaders it developed that
there was violent objection. The
Ulstermen would not be brought in
to the home rule plan along with
the rest Of Ireland; they wanted the
new plan to leave them out; while
the Irish nationalists would not con-
sent to any reduction of represen-
SdIlOH az
So the Asquith cabinet made these
changes, and laid the project before
the Commons; with the result that
there was huge row. Mr.. Asquith
told all hands that it would be ut
terly impossible to pass the scheme
originally framed by Mr.. Lloyd
George, and Mr.. Lloyd-George adj
mitted that that was true. The
irish Nationalists and the English
opponents of all home rule proposals
We're strong enough to kill it.
The deadlock appears hopeless,
for the present plan at least. One
combination will kill one plan, diff
ferent combination will kill another.
To get something on which a clean
majority Of Parliament will agree
looks as hopeless today as it did ten
years ago.
Mr.. .Asquith intimates that his
government may go to the country,
war or no war, on this issue. Mr..
Lloyd George offered to resign from
the cabinet, in view of the failure
of his plan. The. premier replied
that if Lloyd George did that, the
premier also would feel under the
necessity of resigning; which would
mean the end of the coalition gov
eminent, and a red-hot election at a
most unfortunate time.
Probably they will patch the thing
up. They have been patching at il
ever since the war started, and al
ways finding a way out just when
it seemed that the end Of the blind
alley was dead ahead.
England would be wise to accept
the Ulstermen's proposal: leave VI
ster's six counties out of the new
The Washington times., 1916-07-25
CAPITALIZATION AND VALUE

The Public Utilities Commission
finds that the property value Of
the, Capital Traction Company is
$8,959, 1893.
That corporation has $4,000, 900
capitalization. 100000 in bonds
and $12,000,000 in stock.
The bonds draw 8 per cent an
nually.
The stock has drawn, in recent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11
FAIRFIELD
Members of Twice Six Club En-.
joy Picnic at Messalonskee
Stream on Monday
LATE NEWS GLEANINGS
AND PERSONAL NOTES

The members of the Twice Six Club
enjoyed a picnic Monday afternoon at
Messalonskee stream. A basket lunch
was carried by each member of the
party and meal was enjoyed on the
shore of the stream. After the lunch
the party enjoyed canoeing on the
stream. y large number of the club
members were present and the weather
conditions being very favorable for
such an occasion very enjoyable time
was passed.
Mrs. Kingsbury Piper, who recently
underwent a surgical operation at the
Augusta General hospital, has return
ed to her home on Western avenue
and was reported as being in an i'm
proved condition.
Frank Ladd has returned from a
short stay with relatives in Guilford
The ladies Of the Methodist Guild
| of the Methodist church Tuesday, from
$50 to Z.
Emerson Lawry has returned from a
weekend visit with friends in New
port
Harry Leighton. who is employed In
Island Falls, is passing a few days as
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
| George Leighton, upper Main street.
| Miss Alice Ladd, who has been Wis
iting friends and relatives in GuilforC
and Newport for the past few weeks
has returned to her home on Winches
ter street.
Frank Atkins has returned from a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE STRAND
Billie Burke in Gloria's Romance at the
Strand Today

SYNOPSIS of the Gathering Storm" the
fifth chapter of "Gloria's Romance
Mrs. David Stafford who has been car
rying on a serious Irritation with Richard
Freneau, becomes insanely jealous when
she notes Freneau's attentions to GLORIA
Stafford at the latters coming-out party
and her agitation is noted by her nus
band. as well as others. F'reneau. depart
ing from the Stafford mansion on Rlver-
side Drive. is amazed to encounter Gideon
Trask, whose daughter he had wronged
wears before. Next day Freneau goes Tor
a sleigh ride with Gloria and at a lonely
county inn proposed and is accepted. Clio
ria. as a result of her exposure to the
elements, contracts pneumonia. During
the night Gloria losses about in delirtum
thinking herself again in Florida and at
tackled by .the Seminole Indians. Just as
morning dawns she sinks into natural
slunnher.
Also seven full reels of the Triangle
program presenting De Void Hopper In
Sunshine Dad and Hank Mann in roar
ing keystone feature Bread and But
ter" making nine full reels Of the great
est array of talent ever shown in motion
picturcs.- Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11
short stay with friends and relatives

short stay with friends and relatives
in Newport.
DR.. and Mrs. Eugene S. Swan OF
Brooklyn, N. Y, were calling on
friends in town Monday. DR.. and Mrs.
Swan have charge Of camp and 81
boys on Pine island. Snow pond.
Mrs. Bob Owen Of China was calling
on friends in town Monday.
Mrs. John Goodridge and daughters
Isabelle and Ruth. have returned to
their home in Canaan after passing
several days in town as the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs Abbott Nelson, Summit
street.
Miss Ida waldron, who has been visit
eral days, has returned to her ONE on
Burrill street.
Mrs. Roscoe Holway is able to be about
again afte~ being confined to her home on
lower Main street by illness.
Miss Mildred Osborne is visiti~- friends
and relatives in Skowhegan for a few
days.
The Priscilla Embroidery Club will meet
this afternoon at the home of Mrs. John
Pierce, Elm street. At o'clock a supper
, will be served by the hostess and bus
mess meeting and social will follow. All
members are requested to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". H. Totman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Totman and Miss Carolyn
Wyman have gone to Peaks Island. where
they will pass few weeks at Will Tot
mans cottage.
Miss Helen Andrews of Redwood City.
Cal. is guest at the home of Mr.. ana
Mrs. E. F. kendrick, Elm street.
Miss Jessie Bennett has gone to Port
land, where she will visit friends and rel
atives for few days.
The work of grading under the trestle
recently built from Opera House hill to
Main street is progressing rapidly. Two
dirt trains are at work. one running
from the gravel pit at Emery hill and an
other running from a point outside Wa
terville. Each train is hauling 16 cars
and the needed space will be filed within
a few weeks. Much of the equipment for
the construction work has arrived and Is
being set up, the work on this part OF
the new bridge to begin very soon.
Mrs Abbie Spinney has gone to Belfast
where she will be employed during the
summer months.
| Fred Reed and Peter Landry have re-
turned from Rumford. where they have
been playing ball.
Miss Julia Hoyt has gone to China lake.
where she will be employed at the cottage
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rollins
| A large automobile truck containing
two gravel carts and with two other carts
as trailers passed through town Monday
! afternoon on the way to Garland, where
! new State road will be made. These
! wagons are the property of the State
! Highway Commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11
Bowler. Brisk

Miss Sophie Bertha Brisk and Ernest
Constant Bowler, Jr., both of this city
were united in marriage Saturday evening
at the Congregational parsonage, Bruins
wick avenue. Rev DR.. Quimby officiating
The wedding was quiet one.
Mrs. Bowler is among GARDENERS popu'
lar young ladies and has many friends
who wish her a happy and pleasant we'd
ded life. She is graduate of the Gar
diner High school and of the Pennington
Normal school and was formerly teach
er in the Highland avenue grammar
school.
Mr.. Bowler is a printer by occupation
and is A stockholder in the Gardiner Pub
fishing Co. of this city. Although ne mas
been in the city but A comparatively snort
time he has many friends and we'll wish
ers here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11
BOSTON'S BET
TY ROSS NATIVE
OF HALLOWELI

! The following from the Boston Sun
day Post Of July 9. 1916. will be of in
terest to our readers:
In her pleasant little chamber in
the Somerville Home for Aged in
Grand View avenue, Mrs. Mary j.
Whitney, known as the Betsy Ross"
of Somerville, celebrated her 95th
birthday yesterday. In the best Of
health and in good spirits she received
minutes conversation with each. In
addition the old lady received postal
cards and flowers.
Mrs. Whitney derived the name Of
Betsy Ross from the fact that for sew
eral years she has attended to the re-
pairing Of all the city's flags. At
o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. Whit
ney was enjoying her little walk
around the veranda of the home. This
is her usual hour for rising.
The old lady boasts Of Revolutionary
stock. Her grandfather, Captain John
Couch of Hallowell Me-, fought In the
war Of the Revolution, and her father.
Elijah Couch, fought in the war Of 1872
Mrs. Whitney was born in Hallowell
and was married to Ambrose H. Whit
ney in 1S49. He died in 1853. For "a
years Mrs. Whitney has been a resident
of Somerville, and has been an inmate
of the home since 1901.
Mrs. Whitney is very handy with the
needle, and has made several quilts and
pillow cases as well as sofa pillows
When the call came for volunteers to
do some sewing for the militiamen now
on the Mexican border, Mrs. Whitney
was asked il she would like to help
out. and she replied: "A granddaugh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

The ladies of Gardiner will be
pleased to learn that the price of ad-
mission to the Trolley League games
has been reduced to them and is now
Is cents in place of %. 1t is to be
hoped that many will take advantage
OF this reduction. The games are fast
and clean, the boys are now playing
real ball and Quimby field is pleas
ant place to enjoy the afternoon. Gar
diner has some expert lady fans as
we'll AS the larger cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

An accident occurred in Randolph
Saturday afternoon when Frederick
Young, son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Winslow, passed behind team and in
to cross the road collided
with a bicycle coming at a high rate of
speed down Windsor street. The ham
die bars struck the child and inflicted
a bad cut across the face, necessitat-
ing the services of physician to close
the wound. No serious consequences
are looked for, however, and no blame
is attached to any one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11
CUTTERS REFUSE
PROPOSITION OF
Commonwealth

Superintendent ]. L. Trainer Of the
Commonwealth Shoe Co. in a statement
to the kennebec Journal declares that
after submitting the proposition of doub-
ling up the cutting machines in the fac
tory, making IA in all, they would be
willing to advance the wages of the strik-
ing cutters s1.50 per week. making the pay
of the cutters $3.50 per week and pay
ing the hand operators 50 per day, sub
hitting the whole matter to arbitration.
The cutters held a meeting and later
reported that they would not submit the
matter to arbitration and turned down
the proposition of the company and de-
claring nothing short of their original
demand would be considered. thus plac-
ing the situation as it began last week.
The company states they have gone as
far as is practicable and their offer is bet
ter than is now prevailing throughout the
State thus placing the matter entirely
up to the employers of the cutting room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11
FIRE DESTROYS
FARM BUILDINGS
JESSE CRIMMINS

The farm house belonging to Jesse
Crimmins located in Pittston was COM
pletely destroyed by fire arly Saturday
morning. The house was insured for $500
and the furniture for $500 in an Augusta
agency. But little of the furniture was
saved as the fire had secured good head
way when discovered by Mr.. Crimmins
son Wallace. The fire is believed to have
started around the kitchen chimney. The
barn, which is located some distance
away, escaped damage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11
COMMITTEE ON
new HIGH SCHOOL
ENTERS REPORT

| Following the meeting Of the city
council, the committee of FIVE ap-
pointed as a result of the recent citi-
zens' mass meeting and the school
committee met in joint session with
the council and discussed matters per-
tanning to new High school build :
ing. The committee have investigated
somewhat the new building at San
ford costing 100000, and the one at
Houlton, costing $4,000 The plans of
the later were shown and also the
plan prepared some two years ago by
Architect Coombs Of Lewiston. The
estimate on the latter at the time the
plans were drawn was $4,000.
1t was agreed that one Of two things
must be done, either build a new High
school building, or remodel the pres
. ent building and enlarge the present
central street and Highland avenue
Grammar school buildings
| When questioned by Attorney
knight as to the attitude of the coun-
ell regarding the matter, Mayor Lamb
stated that the council thought the
question, in concrete form, should be
put before the people. Personally the
mayor did not believe that the city
should build for tuition pupils. He be-
lEteves that the towns sending tuition
Pupils should unite with Gardiner in
the building of the building. This
could be accomplished by a special act
OF the Legislature. Another way would
De adding to the tuition a sufficient
amount to provide sinking fund to-
ward the retirement of the bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11
Advertised Mail

Letters advertised at Gardiner, Me,
for week ending July s, 1916:
Ladies-Mrs. Cummings, Gladys NJ.
Jack, Mrs Emma Pike.
Gentlemen-George Bailey, Charles
Clark, NJ S. Dorr, Harry Grant, Will
liam Kendall, George Kicker, c. H.
Sheridan, Ralph H. Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

Word has been received in this city
from George Walport. a member OF
he Seventh U. S. Cavalry, now locat-
ed in Mexico. He writes that he is
we'll and happy, but that he wishes
that they might fight or go home. His
many friends in this city will be
pleased to thus hear from him, for
there has been a rumor current that
he had been killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

The work Of grading for the new
granolithic sidewalk to be laid in front
of the American Express Cos. Office
on Water street was begun Monday
the curbing and corner stones being
set in position Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

Work on the new freight shed of
the L., A. & W. Street Railway on
lower Water street is progressing in
a rapid manner, the frame work of
the building now being practically An
ished and the building will be rap
idly rushed to completion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

F. S. Smith & Co. advertises big
attraction in their ad on Ladies suits
and coats at 1-3 off former prices. ASK
to see their line Of 81 mercerized petit
coats for only 2ec. Wonderfully attrac-
tive night gowns for only 95c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

Charles Hall returned Monday to
his home in Brighton, Mass, after
visiting relatives in the city for few
days. He was accompanied as far as
Old Orchard by his sister in law, Mrs.
E. c. Douglass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

Taskers prices at his clearance sale
are just what you have been waiting
for. Genuine bargains in suits from
s12 to s25 now selling at $3.50 to s1s.75
Also special prices on shirts and straw
hats. You cannot afford to pass by
this exceptional opportunity.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

The Woodfords A. A. Club and the
Gardiner Trolley League team will
meet this afternoon on Quimby field
at 3.45 o'clock. The Woodford nine is
a strong combina ton and a good game
is practically assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

Mrs. Lizzie Johnson and daughter
Mrs. Roals. left for their home in Lew
iston Sunday night after a few days
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Knox, Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

The following were drawn Monday
evening: Traverse jurors, William F.
Maxcy. Chas. f. Mears. Horace r.
Goodwin: grand jurors, Henry 5.
Payne, Chas. A. Eldridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

The tourists who travel on the steamer
Islander are very enthusiastic over the
beautiful scenery Of the kennebec river
and say it is the prettiest sail in the
whole wide world and that they get ben
efcial and healthy results from the ocean
and river breezes.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

Regular meeting of Pell Clason Auxilia-
~ Wednesday evening with special cleo
ton of officers Refreshments will be
served and all Sons Of Veterans are in
vited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

The list of advertised letters at the
Hallowell postoffice for the week end
ing July 10 is as follows: Women,
Mrs. Grace Breane, Miss Flora E.
Kenney, Miss Myrtle Storie. Men.
William Bowers and Fred Maryatte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

Jabez Davidson and daughter, who
have been visiting relatives in this
city, returned Monday to their home
ir F'oxboro Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11
SOUTH GARDINER

Mrs. Neal Black, who has been Wis
iting her parents. Mr. and Mrs Will
ington Blair for the past few weeks
has returned to her home in Boston
Mrs. Belle Carver passed the week.
end in Newport.
Mrs. Maud Drawn of Waterville was
"a recent guest Of relatives in town.
The Kings Daughters will hold ar
ice-cream and food sale this Tuesday
afternoon az the Congregational YES
try.
Miss Mary Clough passed Sunday
with her parents at Winthrop
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lennox and
children went to Bath Sunday with
Fred Lennox of Augusta, making the
trip in Fred Lennox's automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-11

The Ladies' Aid Of the Free Bap-
t,st church will hold a lawn party or
the church lawn Tuesday afternoon
and evening. Ice cream and home
made foods will be on sale and an
orchestra will furnish music in the
evening.