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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
National Defense
Program Completed
House Accepts Naval Building Program Over
Disagreement by Conferees - Personnel in
creased to 4,700-157 New Vessels in
Next Three Years-P ath Shown by Republic
cans

On several less important sections, in.
GLIDING appropriations for improvement
OF navy yards, the House insisted on its
disagreement to Senate increases and vot.
ed to send the bill back to conference fol
settlement Of these points.
An early agreement is expected,
however, and the measure may be sent
to the President for his signature
within a week.
Second Largest Navy
Secretary Daniels issued a state
nent tonight pointing out that he
building authorizations in the bill
were the greatest ever passed in any
country and would give the United
States, in the opinion Of naval author
tiles. the second largest navy in the
world. He declared the measure 80
complete and nearly perfect that it
will stand as a model for all navy
bills for future legislators"
Republicans Lead Way.
During debate on the building pro-
gram today the Republicans insisted
that they had led the way toward in
creases and that the administration
was no entitled to all Of the credit. The
time allotted opponents Of the big pro-
gram was controlled by Democratic
Leader Kitchin, who charged the Dem
ocrats with a sharp change Of front.
when this program passes the Con-
gress and is signed by the President" he
said, this nation will be the greatest mil.
itary nation the world has ever seen. And
yet they say we are sane and patriotic
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
One of Most Important Gateways to Hungarian
Plains-Czar's Army Crossing Zlota Lipa
Despite Desperate Resistance - Ital-
ians Claim New Successes
A Charleston
Woman Hears
Of Daughters
Death in Paris

Charleston, Me-, Aug 15.-Mrs. Elbridge
Lord of this town today received from
the American consul in Paris, France, d
telegram announcing the death of her
daughter, Mrs. c. Elizabeth Lord, who
was killed by falling from a window of
her apartment Monday night. Miss Lord,
who was 80 years old. was fashion writ
er and illustrator for New York news
paper and had achieved considerable dis
tinction in her profession. AS she was
in good health and very prosperous, and
as her last letter, received four days ago,
was written in a happy vein, it is as
sumed that her death was the result of
an accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
Northern PROGRESS

Further to the north the Russians
are continuing their driving operations
against the Austrians with apparently
uninterrupted success. Their troops
are pouring across the Zlota Lipa at
several points in spite of desperate
resistance on the part of the Teutonic
forces. Fierce fighting is being waged
along the entire line south of Brody,
and Gen. Brusillotf is apparently
making supreme effort to cut off the
army Of Gen. Won Bothmer and force
its surrender.
Italians Continue Advance
AS far as the other theatres Of war
are concerned, main interest centers in
the italian operations, no important ac-
ton being reported on either the Brit
ish or French fronts.
The italians are vigorously pressing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16

Washington, Aug. 15.-Congress vir-
tually completed the national defense
program tonight by finally approving
the great increases in naval construc-
ton and personnel written into the ma
val bill and urgently supported by the
administration. The House accepted
the building program, to which its con-
feres on the measure had refused to
agree, by a vote of 2S3 to 81 with sew
en- of the members present not voting.
The personnel increases, on which there
also was a disagreement in conference.
were approved without a record vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
The Days Situation

Hope of arbitration of all issues
waned today, but the situation was
frightened by the possibility Of set
't!ement being reached by. the rail-
roads conceding the principle of the
eight-hour day and both sides set
ting collateral issues by some form
of negotiation as yet undetermined.
Committee to Washington
After communicating with Presi-
dent Wilson tonight, the employees
sub committee sent word to New York
for the $40 members of the general
committee to come to Washington in
order to facilitate negotiations. They
are expected here Thursday and prob
ably will see the President Friday
The managers committee will confer
with him tomorrow.
When it became clear that arbitra-
ton of the entire problem probably
never would be agreed to, but that
the railroads might concede the prin-
ciple Of the eight-hour day and dis
pose of other issues by some form Of
negotiation, the President directed his
energies to obtaining expressions from
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16

Of Supplies at
Border Against
Strike Threat

Ell Paso, Texas, Aug. 15.-With an in
terruption to railway transportation
threatening, every effort has been made
here recently. it was learned today. to
concentrate large stores of food and for
age, most of which has to be shipped
from distant markets. 1t was said at mil
itary headquarters that fears have been
entertained particularly of shortage OF
flour, only about 10 days supply being
available in this city. 1t was estimated
that with the military population of 3d.
900 the food supply on hand in Ell Paso
and vicinity is little more than enough to
care for the soldiers and citizens for two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
ARBITRATION
HOPE WAVES
President Wilson Con-
tinues to Seek Definite
Expressions as to How
Negotiations May Be
Carried On

Washington, Aug. 15-Presi-
dent Wilson's efforts to bring the
railroad managers and the broth
erhood leaders together in some
form of settlement of the differ
'ences which threaten a nation
wide railway strike has, after
two days of conferences, pro-
crossed only to the point where
a groundwork for further nego-
,tiations has been laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
Revision OF
Statues Is
Completed
Mr.. Morrill, Notifies the Gov
ernor Tuesday

Portland, Me-, Aug. 15.-Governor
Curtis was notified today by John
A. Morrill, Of Auburn, special COM
missioner on the revision Of the
statutes, that the work Of revision
had been concluded and that the
draft for submission to the Legis-
Iature had been practically COM
pleted. The work which was au-
thorized by the Legislature a year
ago last winter has been done by
special committee of nine from
the Legislature and Mr.. Morrill,.
The Governor has not decided
whether to call special session of
the Legislature and act upon the
revision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
At Seattle

Seattle, Wash, Aug. lin his
speech at the Arena here tonight. Mr..
Hughes assailed the administration for
its preparedness policy. said that he
had been informed and believed that
the navy was under manned and lack
ed supplies and equipment and
pledged himself, II elected, to see that
both the army and navy had "efi-
cient leadership"
"A nation must be. ready for every
emergency" the nominee said. I'VE
are not militarists. cannot but be
amused at some Of the begies my good
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16

The Russians have captured Jab-
lcnitza, one of the principal gateways
from Galicia to the Hungarian plains,
and Petrograd reports that their Of
fensive in this direction is contfr-
uing. This is the first news of an adj
vance by the Russian southern army
since the conquest of the Austrian
crown land of Bukowina was COM
pleted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
Increase Personnel

The personnel and construction sections
which already have the approval of the
Senate authorize an increase in enlisted
men to 74,7OO and the building of 157 war
vessels within the next three years with
four battle cruisers and four battleships
included among the ships for 1917 Pre-
viously the House had refused to adopt
a continuing building program, had au-
thorized only five capital ships. all Of
them battle cruisers. and had provided
for a personnel Of only e5.0o0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
SEE A POSSIBLE
EN- BARGO ON
PAPER EXPORTS

Wv, Washington, Aug. 15.-Proposals to
.u,aorze President Wilson to lay an
~ aseo upon exports Of print paper,
=. seleve present shortage until the
~. trade commission reports on
.e paper situation are contained in a.
us O.a1'on introduced today by Rep.
,ahgs OF Oklahoma, which was re-
''eo TO the foreign affairs committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
TAKES UP HIGH
COST OF LIVING
R e calls Dem ocratic
Promises and Com
mands, "Behold the
Result!"- Had to Re-
sort, He Charges, to
Republican Measure

Tacoma, Wash, Aug, 15.-Charles e.
Hughes told an audience in Tacomas
Stadium today that he would not
shrink from war in enforcing American
rights abroad. He read the Democratic
platform Of 1912, declaring for protec-
ton Of American rights abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
"ne Miller Of Roa,do;nh.r

"e MILLER Of eowdoinham.
h. -sae Miller. the 1o-year-old daugh-
Rn, VI Mr. and Mrs. William Miller of
M.",ao'nham. died Monday of diph-
=, w., BESIDES the parents, a broth
t william Miller. Jr., survive. The
was held Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
Bangor Carmen Given Increase.

Notice was posted Monday morn
ing at the Bangor car barn of the
Bangor Railway & Electric Co. which
operates the local and suburban troll
ley lines, granting an increase in
wages to conductors, motormen and
carbarn employees, about $50 men. of
two cents an hour, following an ad-
vance Of one cent an hour made on
January 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16

The Annual Report of the old
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Co.. Established 1925 just
issued shows much prosperity and nice saving to its
POLICY holders. Rate Premiums reduced " of 10.
Insuring this Company Absolute Safety, Econ
omy and Fair Adjustments.
WALTER D. SPAULDING, Maine Representative.
Telephone 8O2. Halowel Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
THE WEATHER
GENERALLY FAIR

Weather forecast for New England:
Generally fair Wednesday and Thurs
day; not much change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16

Canada's 1915 crop yield is valued at
$500. 10000. with wheat leading the list at
more than $312,000,0O0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-16
Boston Forecast

Boston. Aug. 15.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Generally fair Wednesday
and Thursday. Not much change in tenn
perature. Light to moderate westerly
winds.
The bee., 1916-08-22
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because It contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
The bee., 1916-08-22
SrATE OF OHIO, CRY on TOLEDO, "a
Lucas CoffNTY

STATE or oarO, Cry OF TOLEDO. S.
Lucas County
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is senior
partner Of the firm Of P. J. Cheney & Co., doing
business in the City Of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS Tor each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use
Of Halls Catarrh Cure FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres.
ence, this 9th day Of December, A. D. 1896.
,e..,N A. w. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIc.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials free.
F. J, CHENEY q Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists 7sc,.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The bee., 1916-08-22

Arthur was born on February 20, so
his birthday comes but once in four
years. At his first day in school, having
been asked his name, address, etc, he
was further questioned as to his birth
day. "My birfday was the last day in
Febwary, two years ago." was his sur
prlsing reply.
The bee., 1916-08-22
ATcxas Wonder

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, uissolyes gray
Ell, cures diabetes, weak ana lame
backs, rheumatism and all irregu-
larities OF bladder troubles. remoV-
ing gravel, the kidneys and bladder
IN both men and women. Regulates
bladder troubles In children 1t not
sold by your drugglsts will be sent
by mail on receipt OF Si.0O. One
small bottle is two months treat
ment and seldom fails to perfect .
gnre. Send for testimonials from
Kentucky and other States, DR.. F.
w. Hall, 1926 Olive St., st Louis,
NO. Sold by all druggists.
The bee., 1916-08-22
Efficiency Of Human Face.

No stone-crusher ever devised pos
Besses relatively one 1.-THE the force Of
the human Jaws. No nicely adjusted
mechanical contrivance ever ap-
preached the precision and delicacy Of
the human eye, writes DR.. William P.
Cunningham of New York in the Medi-
cal Record.
The bee., 1916-08-22
The Strong Withstand the Heat OF
crc11,as Retffr Than tRe Weak

= Old people who re feeble, and younger
people who are weak will be strengthened
and enabled to go through the depress-
ing heat of summer by taking regularly
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t purifes
and enriches the blood and builds up
the whole system. SOC. - zgsg.a...
The bee., 1916-08-22
NORTH BOUND.
SOUTH BOUND.
ST. L.TlME CARD
HENDERSON ROUTE
Trains from and to Henderson.
EAST BOUND

Trains from and to Henderson.
EAST BOUND
No. l46, Louisville Limited
go. ......,..... 3:l6 a. m.
No. l42, Louisville Express
................ 7:0l a. m.
No. l44, Louisville Fast Mail
........... ...., 2;62p. m.
No. l48, OwensbOrO Accom-
modation......,. 9;26 a. m.
No. 100, Cloverport Accom-
mediation. ...., $3.50 a. m.
WEST BOUND
No. l45, Louisville Limited
.................. l;4S a. m,
No. l4l, Louisville Fast Mail
...............l2;bSp. m.
No. l43, Louisville Express
....,..,.."..... S;l5p. M
No. lq7, Cloverport Accom-
mediation ....... $500 q. Inn.
No. l49, 0Wenbboro Acc5 5m-
mediation. ....... 6il6I m.
E. M. WoMAoK. Cd P. A
u w. R06RRs, r.
The bee., 1916-08-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Congress IS
Hon. William T. Fowler

Hon, W IIIlam I, Fowler
We are authorized to announce
Hon. William T. Fowler, of Chris
tian County, as Republican candi-
date for Congress from the Second
Congressional District, subject to
the action Of the voters at the gem
eral election to be held Tuesday,
Z, 1916.
The bee., 1916-08-22
Ambiuucus.

The term 'billion" is ambiguous, as
Il means a thousand millions in the
United States and a million millions in
Great Britain, 49,.
The bee., 1916-08-22
worr,s. Never Work. Fatal.

Worry Ne"er WoTkI FataI'
believe Il work, hard work, and
long hours of work. Men do not break
down from overwork, but from worry
and Observation-Disclosures Z. Hughes.
The bee., 1916-08-22
L. & N. TIME CARD.

Time Of departure of trains pass
ing through Darlington.
Effective Sunday, April 8, 1916
The bee., 1916-08-22
SOUTH BOUND.
/. c. n. r. TIME CARD.

Time Of departure of Illinois Cen.
tral trains from Nortonville, XIV.
Effective Sunday, Feb. 20, 1916.
The state herald., 1916-03-10
SYNOPSIS.

Tommy North, returning to his room in
Mrs Moore's boarding house at 2:30 n, M.
discovers the body of Capt. John Hanska,
another roomer, with IA knife wound on
MS breast Suspicion rests upon a man
giving the name OF Lawrence Wade. WHO
mad called on Hanska In the evening and
mad been heard quarreling with Hanska.
during the excitement strange woman
who gives her name as Rosalie LeGrange,
appears and takes into her own home
across the street all of Mrs. Moore's
boarders, including Miss Estrllla. an in
valid. who was confined to the room she
occupied and whose brother was n favor
lie among the other boarders. Wade Is
arrested as he is about to leave the coun-
Try. Mrs. LeGrange who while plying
her trade rs trance medium, had aided
Police Inspector Martin MCGEE several
times. calls at his office TO tell what she
Knows OF the crime. While she Is there.
constance Hanska. widow of the murder
sd man, whose existence had been un-
known, appears. Mrs. Hanska says she
had LETT her husband and dlscloses the
iact that Wade represented her and WIS.,
ited Hanska on the night OF the murder
IN an effort to settle their affairs She
admits Wade was in love with her. Wade
is held by the coroner's jury for the death
OF hanskn. Tommy North. who had been
held by the police, is released and re-
comes infatuated at once with Betsy Bar
bara. Driven by the belief that Betsy
barbara loves Estrills Tommy North gets
drunk and is discovered by Betsy Bar
para. The next morning Tommy apollo
glzes 10 Betsy Barbara and Mt her urging
prepares to establish the Thomas w.
North Advertising Agency.
The state herald., 1916-03-10

VI appealed In those npt days. Ho
had no great amount Of Imagination,
but what hn had scared and took flight
suppose-thon-when they were both
young
Tho night stopped there: the bird
OF Imagination iiutlercd TO earth. killed
or an arrow OF memory. This was
had always been-a medium, a profeu.
sbnai iahor' In their early nequaint.
Anee she had duped oven him. She
was neat door TO crook; and no
dselt 90 close to crooks m TO have his
toierhtionH. but also his projudleos
No, she wasn't tho kind for a man
hut J, was a pity, Tho broad. uturdy
police bosom Of Martin McGeo hsayed
With sish
Tho niEh did not escape Rosali. Z,
Orange. llttle In her surroundings ever
escaped her. Bhe appeared 10 come
out Of hsr ,houshtful mood. and her
fsplss flashed
The state herald., 1916-03-10
HOW TO PLACE THE MIRROR
One Should De Hung In a Dark Hall
Where II VIII Serve = Triple
Purpose.

Always place n mirror In n dark
hall II II can be 90 placed that II re-
fleets the opening into the living or
drawlnTroom. II will serve triple pur.
pose-it will be a convenience to tho
guests and members OF the family
when they are starting out, II wall In.
crease tho iight and Il will make the
hall seem bigger.
In u living room place several m,r'
rorr. II the room IL dark. Place them
In rather unexpected places, A long
narrow mirror can DO hung length.
wise. perhaps In corner beside n
door. Another mirror can bo placed
on wall opposite u window and no
will reflect tho garden or trees or sea
or street and give the room apparent
iy another window. Another mirror
can bo placed at such an angle that Il
will not necessarily reflect the people
sitting about tho IRE. Tho object OF
living room mirrors Ia not TO giyo 70.
neelions of tho persons In tho room.
and such reflections arc sometimes an.
noyins.
The state herald., 1916-03-10
CHAPTER yI,l.-contInued.


That's easy" said he. "They opened
tho window. 1t was raining. wasn't
1t? Well, the rain came in and stained
IT."
Il suppose co." said Rosalie. But
she made a minute examination. Let
us violate for a second the privacy OF
her mind. Dear old dopel" 1t was
saying, he hasn't thought to look into
the weather that night. He don't know
1t had cleared up and stopped rain
Ing for good when came into the
house; and saw them open the win
dows myself"
Well" she said aloud. that's all for
the bed. Now let's see the furniture
an his clothes an everything"
1t was half an hour before Rosalie
finished her search OF the room. She
went over It inch by inch. her lips
pursed. her hands making quick flut-
ters OF disgust over the dirt and dis.
order. She spoke little. and then as
though to herself. Inspector McGee,
finally. gave up following her swift
movements, mental and physical. and
rested himself In Morris chair. His
was life OF grim hard things; these
surroundings. depressing even to Rosa.
lie. were to him part OF the days
work. And so he fell to watching not
the search for evidence but the figure
OF Rosalie lie Grange There was
something pleasing. and more than
pleasing. about this woman here. He
remembered how she had appeared to
him ten years ago. when she began
flashing In and out OF his life. He had
been sitting In another house OF muir.
der. and he had seen her cross the
street. He had marked her then as "a
peach"-a little too plump for his idea
OF beauty. but pretty nevertheless. She
had brown hair then: and those big
gray eyes. The eyes remained MS they
were. but there was foam OF white
across her hair. The face had fallen
into delicate ridge here and there,
though massage had taken care OF the
wrinkles. which showed not as yet
Her figure had broadened n little-yet
she still bore II wonderfully. The skin
OF her long plump hands had begun TO
gather about the knuckies. And still
she appealed to him as she had ney.
The state herald., 1916-03-10
Held to Their carrIsos.

man seated In his own private
carriage placed upon track at the
end OF railway train would prob.
ably bo considered a bit OF a crank
nowadays. Yet I, was quite n com.
mon occurrence within tho memory Of
many people s,iil living The la,s
duke OF Portland always travelled In
that way between welbeck and Lop.
don And In Notes and Queries the
Rev. Sir David Hunter.Bialr tells q
story OF a gentleman he knew In his
youth who was wont TO go from Lon.
don TO brighton In tho same fashion.
once tho truck At the and OF tho train
got disconnected In a tunnel. ieav.
Ing the exclusive passengo. seated
stationary In his carriage u
darkness and Bsyii
The state herald., 1916-03-10
Take This Mans Advies
TRY THE GREAT KIDNEY REMEDY

II always gives me pleasure to recon-
mend anything that is right and so feel
i my duty to herald the praises Of Dr.
kilmer's Swamp-R Root.
For years l was troubled with kidney
disease and it was 80 intense that was
bedridden for days at 4 time. i gave up
all hope and doctors for miles around gave
me no help. incidentally ! tried several
patent remedies and at last tried Swamp
Root. From the first it gave me relief
and 1t was no time before was able to
be up and around and now am perfectly
well and able to work as used to before
my terrible sickness.
So now let me thank you for your Won
derful discovery and take this opportunity
to recommend it to all who suffer from
kidney troubles.
Yours very truly,
WALTER SILVER,
3l7 North Main Street. Hope, Ark.
Subscribed a,d sworn to before me, this
18th Of March, 1912.
A. v. WARE, Notary Public.
Prove What Swamp. Root win Do For Yos
Send ten cents to Dr.. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You viii
also receive . booklet Of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing. be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fftycent and one
dollar size bottles for als at all drso
stores.-Adv.
The state herald., 1916-03-10
'CASCARETs' ACT
ON LIVER; BOWELS
No sick headache, biIiousness,
bad taste or constipation
by morning.
Get a 1o.cent box.


Are you keeping your bowels, liver.
and stomach clean, pure and fresh
with Cascarets, or merely forcing a
passageway every few days with
Salts. Cathartic Pills, Castor Oil or
Purgative Waters?
Stop having bowel wash-day. Let
Cascarets thoroughly cleanse and reg
ulate the stomach. remove the sour
and fermenting food and foul gases,
take the excess bile from the liver
and carry out of the system all the
constipated waste matter and poisons
In the bowels.
"A Cascaret tonight will make you
feel great by morning They work
while you sleep-never grippe. sicken
or cause any Inconvenience, and cost
only 10 cents a box from your store.
Millions of men and women take .
Cascaret now and then and never
have Headache, Biliousness, Coated
Tongue, Indigestion, Sour Stomach or
Constipation. Adv.