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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
Mrs. Williams Wins
From Mrs. Vogelsberger

Mrs. Vogelsberger, who has been
recognized champion woman duckpin
bowler of the District since her vic
tory a few weeks ago over Mrs.
George Isemann. was handed quiet a
setback last night when Mrs. Billy
Williams, from the Ingram Church
gym. defeated her in the first of a
ten-game series by twenty-one pins.
Mrs. Williams gathered 431 pins, while
Mrs. Vogelsberger landed 40. The
scores follow:
Mrs Williams. ........... s. 50 81 81 Ee-I3l
Mis-. YogelsbeTger. 70 81 % IS 7g-HO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
GIANTS.

Marlin, Tex, March 1O.-Manager Nc
Graw is hoping today that the Giants
will fall into a batting slump later on
They whaled the ball for thirty-three hits
yesterda% The news that Benny Kauff
has settled his difference with the club
has taken load of worry of McGraw's
mind. Two teams of Giants fare north
into the war country today for games
Saturday and Sunday at Dallas and
Waco. Each carries three pitchers and
enough extra men to give nearly every
member Of the squad some action.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
G. w. u. GIRLS PLAY
GALLAUDET TODAY

The George Washington University
girls basketball team will meet that OF
Gallaudet this afternoon at 3 p. m. In the
Epiphany gymnasium. This is the last
big game the G. W. U. girls have before
they meet the Swarthmore and Temple
University teams in Philadelphia the
coming week. The G. W. U. lineup for
todays game is as follows: Miss Theo-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11

Griff S Training Squad
Get Off to Flying Start
LAMAR TO GET
TRIAL WITH BIRDS

Rockville. Md, March l0-Harmong
Lamar, who last year cavorted in the
outtield for the Frederick team. has been
ordered by Jack Dunn to report for spring
Practice and expects to leave here about
March 20. Lamar. who is not yet 10 years
old, Is hopeful of proving during spring
practice that he Is worthy of a trial He
is a son of William Fl. Lamar, solicitor
for the United States POstof1ce Depart
ment and political manager OF Senator
Blair Lee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11

dosis SieboId. home; Miss Emma Rey
home; Miss Ella Gardner, center; Mis-
LoyZelle Calhhan, side center; Miss AZ.
mes, Carter, guard; Miss Charlotte Stimp-
SON. guard, and substitutes, Miss Heller
Hotchkiss, Miss Gertrude Fogarty, Misl
Elizabeth Davis.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
Dolan Asks for Berth

Toledo, Ohio. March 1o.-"Cozy" DoIan.
once a member Of the PhilIies, may play
with Toledo this year. He has wired
Roger Bresnahan for a chance, and Bres-
nahan may give him one.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
RROwNS-

Palestine, Texas, March 10.-After the
usual morning workouts, Fielder Jones
and his Browns took a RATHER for Crock
EFT, Texas, where the squad will be
divided into two teams for an exhibition
game today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11

Pants Rowland, the manager OF the
White Sox. Is quoted as saying that 50
George Moriarty shows well down South
he will use him regularly at third,
George says that he was sick most Of
last season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
PIRATES.

Dawson Springs, KY. March 1O-Pit
cher Lawrence Douglas. Of the Pirates,
achieved the distinction of hitting the
first home run of the year. The first
workout on the new grounds was held
today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
DODGERS,

Daytona, Fla, March IO.-An OF the
Dodgers will be here Sunday. The batch
which left New York on the steamer
ComanChe are expected today, The
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11

st. Petersburg, Fla, March 1O-Pat
Moran is giving his Phillies the pleasure
OF slamming the ball to their hearts
content Yesterday it was batting prac-
tice, and today will be the same. Josh
Devore tried to stop a ball with his
beezer Claret flowed freely.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
Willard Lets Up in
Training for Moran
TECH TEAM BEATEN
BY Y. M. e. A. CLUB

In fast and exciting game, the
"" boys defeated the much talked-of
Tech High team last night in the "Y"
gym. 80 to 22. At the end of the first
half the score was tied at II each.
Tech was able to score only two goals
from the floor in the second half.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
TIGERS.

Waxahachie. Tex, March lot looked
like a regular Tiger lineup that Manager
Jennings put into the field today. With
the arrival of Bush, Burns, Kavanagh
Boland, Dauss. George Maisel and Har-
per seventeen Tigers are now in camp,
leaving only five still to show up.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
CUBS.

Tampa, Fla, March lO.-An the mem
bers of the Cubs team were on hand
at practice today. Pitcher label and
Outfelder Frank Schultz were the last
arrivals. Each had been fined 500 for
reporting late, but the punishment was
lifted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11

Boston, March 1O.-This was getaway
day for the Eastern crowd of the world
champions, headed for Hot Springs,
Ark, where they will get their spring
work out. The party is due in the vapor
valley Sunday morning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11

suhstitutions-Fost for Potter, Hutchinson tor
Esenan, HsernAn for Edmonston. ID. Pfciner for
Wool. Goals from floor-Ioung a., Payne 49,
Potter, Goetz ~. lie Lavernge, Escman C5t. Woof
C2l. d. Ptiefer. Goals from fuuls,-Payne ~
Eseman o. Referee-C u COlliflower Time Of
halVes-2D minutes
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
With the Major League
Clubs in Training Camps

vets" from Hot Springs are due any
time. Another stiff practice was on TO-
day. The Dodgers knocked Stetson Col
lese into cooked hat in their second
game. winning 10 to 0. Hickman, the
FORMER Terrapin, got one hit in five trips
10 the plate yesterday. 1t was a two
Dagger and scored run. He also stole
a base
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
BRAVES.

Miami, Fla, March 1o-The Braves
and SemInoles, led by Johnny Evers and
Eddie Fitzpatrick respectively. clash
again at Tatum Park this afternoon
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11

Teck Shoes-Two lots
for final clearance in Gun
Metals and Russets-the
opportunity for buying
the famous shoes at re-
duced prices. S. Tecks are
1895, s. Tecks are Says.
Furnishings - NJ any
splendid values are Of
fered in this department.
Surely, the bright buy
ing spot for men in Wash
ington is P-B's, and that
P-B guarantee of abso-
Lutte satisfaction is all the
assurance a man could
want.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
YANKEES,

Macon, Ga. March lO.-Bm Dono-
vans pitchers had everything in the
catalogue in the le-innlng contest staged
before crowd of natives The "A" team
beat the BIS" 3 to 2. Donovan tried i'm
partially to coax the runners around.
but bad little luck.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
ATHLEICS.

Jacksonville Fla. March 1O-Thc
local folks are disappointed today 1t
had been figured Connie Mack would
put in his appearance and also his bat
terry men. Word received that the Ath-
lctics will not crowd the town until to-
morrow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
WHITE SOX,

Mineral Wells. Texas, March 10.-The
White Sox pitching duo, Benz and Scott.
turned ground keepers today. They had
men leveling the diamond, and also pre-
vailed on the local committee Of business
men to Ak the pitchers slab and the
home plate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
CARDINALS.

San Antonio, March 10-Backed by a
team that probably will be the regular
Cardinal nine this season. Steele and
Lamline pitched themselves through g
Blot victory against the Yanns in sever
innings.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
INDIANS.

New Orleans, La, March 1O-The Cleve-
land Papooses, still on the warpath,
scalped the Indians 13 to 70 The Paps
hammered Mitchell all over the lot in
the seventh, getting nine runs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-11
timely news for men
D-B, the Nationally Known Mems Store, is a
most interesting place for men these days

The New Hats for
Spring, exclusive in style
and first in quality are
here by the hundreds
ready for your approval.
See the Ramos at So and
the Omars at &c.
Overcoats Remember
the reduced sale. prices on
winter-weight Suits and
Overcoats are still in
force. Wednesday we sold
more Overcoats than on
any other day in March
for IS years ba ok. Some
record, but the values and
assortment reveal the Sc
cret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-30
Wash Dress Goods

e. m yard for 40-inch Ratine
pow Striped Suitings; pink,
blue, green and black.
~. yard for 4O-inch Egyptian
~ Printed Voiles: fine weave:
in stripes. floral and challie effects.
40. yard for 36-inch Figured
~ Wash Silks, on plain grounds,
self-toned in tan, black, pink,
blue, lavender, green. old rose and
Alice blue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-30
Lace Flouncings, Value: !s= Csc Yard
WideIa Flouncn in VIII II
trimmings
(On Street Floor

w Bands, rose. Alice blue.
pink, black and light blue. in
stripes or block effects: inches
wide: used for sport hat or dress
trimmings.
~ to SIC yard for White Silk
~ Flat Braid in all widths;
for coat suits, etc.
90 to $3.50 yard for Persian
w and Japanese Silk Band
Trimmings, . to inches wide.
an to $3.50 dozen for Black
wv and White Buttons in
galalith and celluloid, from . to
sizes to match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-30

Ok yard for 40-inch Belmar
~ Voiles. in broken stripes and
floral effects.
90 yard for 3S-inch Tissue Filet
~ Wash Dress Fabric, of new
ly beautiful colorings.
0S- yard for 3S-inch Shower
@~S Noiles: floral effects on plain
white and colored grounds.
d6r yard for 36-inch Sport Suit
1~S ings, white and tan grounds;
all the wanted stripes and colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-30
On Second Floor

90 yard for 3S-inch Beach Suit
%>S ings; pink, tan, Alice and
light blue; white and black.
TX yard for 3S-inch Crepe de
Nv Chine Sport Suitings, in mar
row and wide stripes.
Eo- yard for 40-inch French
~ Noiles, sheer quality; white
and colored grounds. in pastel
shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-30
Embroideries
(On Street Floor

10- $50 and soc yard for Or
wv CANDY, Wolfe and Swiss
Edgings. embroidered in all COL
ors, for collars and vestees, to
inches wide.
q m yard for 45-inch W ide
%>"OO Wolfe Flouncings, en-
broidered in all white or colors.
e * yard for 27-inch W d e
%>> Imported Wolfe Flounc-
ings. embroidered in various new
dainty designs.
e. * yard for 45-inch W d e
P>~S~ Imported Wolfe F'lounc-
ings, embroidered in numerous
beautiful designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-30
Laces
(On Street Floor

$50 S Nef r for scI1ash With W
rows of colored silk scallops in
pink, blue OF white.
Ct M yard for 40-inch Plated
%>'o0 Chiffon. in white, pink,
blue, lavender and maize.
g IN yard for 40-inch Flow
%'"~o cred Chiffon, in newly
beautiful colorings on white,
navy and black grounds.
CT yard for 40-inch Georg-
@'"/~ cite Crepe Chiffon. white,
black, navy, Alice blue, Copen-
hagen, gray, green, purple and
taupe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-14
HEWINs SCHOOL
Program for Entertainment to Be Civ.
en- This Evening

This evening a very elaborate pro-
gram has been arranged at the Hew-
ms school, which is taught by Mrs.
Evelyn Maude Mason. and the follow
ing order will be observed:
Orchestra. Baron Munchausen; "The
Lily Song" school; Suppose" Leora
Ellis: The Dog" Maurice Ware; vio-
lin solo, Thema Mason: Little Brown
Hands, Daniel Hewins; Nearly Ten, -
Caroline Ellis; duet, Daniel and Eliza
beth Hewins Our Flag" Raymond
Ellis, Klemens Burdzell. Albert Routh,
Hubert Merrick; piano solo. Edith
Mason: The Purple Color" Ludruka
Burdzel; ~ Love You, Mother"
Gladys Yeaton; violin solo, Daniel
Hewns; The Little Girls Dream"
Helen Merrick Caroline Ellis. Susie
Bean, Marie Mason. Thelma Mason,
Ethel Edwards, Mildred Mason. Chris
tine Merrick. Ludruka Burdzell, Pau
line Church, Violet Cooley, Florence
Leighton, Violet Mason, Helen Burd-
zell, Gladys Yeaton IImelia Burdzell,
Leora Ellis; Roberts Birthday" Rob-
ert Bean: Almost Man" Leonard
Bean: piano solo. Thelma Mason:
Teaching Dolly" Marie Mason; The
Little School Marin" Mildred Mason;
violin solo, Helen Merrick; THE
Laugh Emelia Burdzel.
"All in the Starlight" a duet, Edith
Mason, Ethel Edwards; THE Flowers"
Florence Leighton; Don't Give Up" Will
liam Bean piano solo, Ethel Edwards;
Tim Murphy's Irish Stew Erwin Ian
ders: "I.incolns Address," Stanley Ware;
song, Erwin Landers; "Grandma's
Rhyme" Violet Mason; The Six Little
Sunbonnets" Mildred Mason, Christine
Merrick. Helen Burdzell, Marie Mason,
Susie Bean, Pauline Church Ethel Ed
wards: Ancient Augusta. Edith Mason;
The Three Little Sisters Violet Cooley:
America, the Beautiful school; Para
disc, the North" orchestra; trio. Norman
Pierce, Maynard Young Daniel Mason;
Edith Hazel Mason, graduate.
Speakers-Ha Allen, State superin-
tendent of rural schools; Miss Florence
Hale. assistant superintendent of rural
schools: Herman Stuart, superintendent
of schools, and members of Board of Ed
ucation.
Orchestra-Norman Pierce. director:
Thelma Mason, Daniel Hewins. Helen
Merrick, Stanley Ware, William Bean.
Hubert Merrck. Leora Ellis, Edith Ma
son, Ethel Edwards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-14
MUNICIPAL COURT
T. Dufresne Discharged Tuesday in
Larceny Case

j. Thomas Dufresne, who had been
in Lewiston and was brought
to Augusta Monday evening by Depu-
~ Sheriff Marshall Pomerleau, was
arraigned before Judge Lancaster of
the municipal court Tuesday morning
to answer to a warrant sworn out by
G. A. Cloutier and charging him with
larceny of an electric motor which
was alleged to have been stolen April
- M. E. Sawtelle appeared for the
State while Dufresne was represent
ed by Frank L. Dutton, and pleaded
not guilty.
Testimony was heard from both
sides and at the close of the hearing
the court ruled that the evidence
which had been submitted by the
prosecution was not sufficient to war
rant holding the respondent, and ar
cordingly ordered his discharge. Du-
1resne's case was one of a series of
arrests which have been made for
dlsposing of mortgaged property.
One other case was heard by tn,
court during the day, the charge be-
ing that Of intoxication, in which the
respondent was found guilty and Civ
en- sentence Of 80 days in JAIL but
sentence was suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-14
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE
Wednesday and Thursday Chas. Rich
man in 1.-THE Man from Home" the
South American Travel Pictures and
Others

Pike, country lawyer, loves EtheL
daughter of very rich farmer. Simpson
wishing his children. Ethel and her broth
er Horace, to be well educated. sends
them to Europe.
Simpson meets with an accident when
causes his death. Pike is appointed guard
ian of Ethel and Horace. Lord Hawcastie
and his son, st. Aubyn. a nonentity. are
in Russia, where Hawcastle is selling n.y.
draulic machinery to the government. he
meets lvanoff, an under clerk in the Rus'
sian government service, who is stealing
government money and is giving 1t to
revolutionary society. Hawcastle meets
1vanoff's beautiful wife, Helen They
fall in love with each othevr and decid'
to elope. Fearing Ivanoff's vengeance
left at large, they betray him to the ku''
sian government. He is arrested, triea
and sent to the mines of Siberia for
years.
Several years have passed with lvaho"
working in the mines of Siberia. AFTER ="
explosion 1vanoff escapes and makes h''
way across the continent to the Austf'a"
frontier and into Sorrento, Italy ne
iiiNS iiiS way, Hultt NY d.,ioShN'
hotel courtyard. pursued by the liam.
police. Pike, by ruse, throws them w. ",
the track and they leave. Ha"cde"
threatens to expose Pike and the gran.
duke in order to force Pixies consent "
Ethers marriage to St. Aubyn. IL Is
penal offence to harbor an escaped ""
vict. Pike is dsmayed.
The grand duke leaves with his sef'd"'
sees the captain of police and return
with him to the hotel, where they n"'
that Hawcastle has called in the po"''
Ivanoff recognizes his wife and Ha"ea'
tie and tries to avenge himself
grand dukes servant discloses MS h'''
ter's identity. The grand duke secures
pardon for Ivanoff.
The Hawcastles find themselves cho
mated and take their departure h'h''
wakes up to realize her narrow escap'
In the presence of Pike all shallow pe
fences fall away and Ethel is once h'o',
the sweet little girl that he loves az.
who loves him, and there is the perez
hour.
Also the South American Travel pictures
and others.
Friday and Saturday. Mae Murrs'
Advt. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-14
COLONEL BRYAN
At CONVENTION;
IN THE PRESS BOX
Suggests Plan to Capture Pro-
gressive Votes by Using Their
Platform-NOt Time for Pro-
hibiti0n Plank, He Says-Will
Make Speeches

ST. Louis, Mo. June 13.-William j.
Bryan. newspaper reporter from Ne
braska, arrived here today to cover
the Democratic national convention.
lie asserted most enphatically that his
reportorial role will be his first in
terest.
Now is the opportune time for the
Democratic party to get most Of the
Prosressives," said Mr.. Bryan. in a
hasty across the border interview as
he reached his hotel today.
He intimated that this might be
largely accomplished by the writing
into the Democratic platform OF Pro-
gressive planks. Il have no plans ex-
cept to report this convention. was
Mr.. Bryan's cryptic answer. when ASH
ed II he would address the convention
or appear before the resolutions COM
mittee in behalf of peace and anti :
militarism planks.
II have come to the convention as
a newspaper correspondent and DO
not expect to take any official part
in the convention. Having been de-
fcated for delegate in my own state.
! will not accept seat on the moor OF
the convention as an alternate from
Nebraska nor accept q proxy from any
other state"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-14
NATIONAL Home

Oficer of the day. Capt. Charles A.
Dunno.
Miss Grace Morse, waitress. left Tues
day for Boston to pass week with res
atives and friends.
John Carney reported Tuesday from a
pass to Hartford, where he went to visit
relatives.
The returns from furlough Tuesday
were Charles A. Holmes from Frankfort
and Millet w. Roberts from Milton,
Mills, n. H.
Burroughs were granted Tuesday to
Sadie Paquin to Lewiston and John Coop
er and John j. Bellew to Boston.
Thomas F. Moore of Boston, late 10th
and 18th L. S. Signal Corps. and Ames
r. Ingraham of Boston, late L. S. Marine
Corps, have been taken up T. A. P. await
ing admission to the Home.
James E. Boland of Troy, y. Y. late
Co. H, I'd \. Y. Inf. former MEMBER,
reported Tuesday for readmission to the
Branch.
The moving picture program TOT
Wednesday will be the second chapter OF
THE Girl and the Game" in three parts
and THE Brink in four parts. all from
the Mutual Film Corp.
The funeral of the late John Wright will
be held from the Home chapel at A. M.
Wednesday, Rev. FIR. Nelligan officiating.
The funeral of the late John O'Hara,
quartermaster sergeant, was held from
the Home chapel at 9 A. NJ. Tuesday,
Rev FIR John P. Nelligan conducting the
services The governor and officers of the
Branch and commissioned staff. to-
gether with many friends, attended the
services, which were very impressive,
There were many beautiful floral trib-
utes The following relatives were pres
ent Mary Mary O'Hara of 1rvington, y.
Y, widow; Mr.. and Mrs Charles F.
O'Hara and John O'Hara of Jersey City.
sons; and Mrs. Cecilia Skeeter and daugh-
ter, Miss Ella Skeeter. of Irvngton, y.
Y, daughter and granddaughter.
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BISHOP BREWSTER
LEAVES PORTLAND
FOR TOUR OF STATE

Portland, Me, June 13.-Bishop Benja-
min Brewster of the Maine diocese left
yesterday for his first trip through Maine.
Confirmation services will be held at the
different places where he will visit and
congregations.
He will be at the Central Maine Mission
until June is. June II he will be at Gar
diner. Junt is Augusta and Hallowell.
June 10 Waterville, June 20 Central Maine
Mission, June % Bangor, and the second
of July he will have charge of the ser
vices at Trinity in the morning. st. AL
bans in the afternoon and St. Pauls III
the evening.
In July the bishop will cover a differ
ent district of the State.
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BOWDOIN

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. Everett Kicker
Of Litchfeld were Sunday guests at the
home of c. H. Allen.
Mrs. E. F. Verney received word TINS
week from Schenectady. y. Y. that there
is a slight change for the better in the
condition of her sister, Mrs. VIM. Yer
ney, who is seriously ill.,
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Purington of Litch-
field were Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
W. A. Pratt.
Miss Reubena Gilbey of Litchfeld mas
been visiting Mrs. Susie Nerney.
Mrs Fred Meacham is confined to her
home by illness and is attended by Dr.
Price Of Richmond.
A. ]. Holbrook of Lisbon was re-
Gently a business visitor in the place.
E. o. Tarr has been appointed tax
collector for the town, taking the
place of Robert S. Carr, deceased
The body of the late James HalSle
was brought Friday from Augusta 20
Bowdoin for burial.
Mrs. VIM Rideout has been i'll for
few days from slight injuries re-
ceived in an automobile accident
which happened week ago on the
road to Lisbon Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Holbrook pass
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AN IMPOSITION
CHARGED IN The
BANGOR REPORTS

Bangor, Me-, June 13.-Five Of the spe-
cial committee appointed by the city
council April II to investigate the con-
duct of several departments made reports
tonight. The most important of the doc
uments was that relating to the street de-
partment with especial reference to the
contract awarded last year to J. Spell
man q Sons to furnish 10000 cubic yards
of gravel at 81 a yard. The committee
declares this contract and the manner OF
its performance to have been IAN out
rageous imposition upon the city OF Ban
gor;;" that the gravel was poor in quality
and scant in measure, and that the city
has just claim to recover from the con-
tractors a large sum of money" The re-
ports were formally accepted, but no fur
Their action taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-14

Mr.. Bryan announced definitely today
that he would not urge a prohibition
plank before the resolutions committee
and added that he believed this year was
not the time for the party to touch upon
the subject Mr.. Bryan said he did not
expect to speak before the convention, but
would do so if he were inv d, and an
nounced his intention of making Demo-
cratic speeches all through the campaign
What will be the theme this year," he
was asked and some of the inquirers re-
ferred to some of his former campaign
slogans.
Il don't know" said Mr.. Bryan medi-
tatively. Il guess the open season for
Progressives will be good topic.
Mr.. Bryan was asked by friends what
he thought of Col. Roosevelt's provisional
declination to accept the Progressive
nomination.
Il think he said, lit can be best COM
pared to the reply of the maid who told
the ardent swain the best she could do
would be to be sister to him.