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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
MONTENEGRINS
GIVING BATTLE
ON RETREATING

Rome. Jan. 24.-Active guerilla war
fare is being waged by the Montene-
grin troops on their retreat south
ward, and particularly in the Tara
bosch mountain west of Scutari, ac-
cording to reports received here to-
day. In advance of the Austrian troops
who are in pursuit number of Aus
trian aeroplanes have been harrassing
the Montenegrins flying low and US
ing machine guns against groups Of
the poorly equipped soldiers of Cen
eral Martinovitch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
KING NICHOLAS
AND SUITE ARE
AT LYONS, ITALY

Lyons, Jan. 24.-King Nicholas of
Montenegro. accompanied by Crown
Prince Banilom. by Prince Peter and by
Princess Militia, and by seven officers
and 80 soldiers of his staff, arrived here
this evening from Italy in King Victor
Emmanuels private car.
NJ. Denys Cochin called at the hotel
shortly after the Kings arrival. to well
come him in the name of the French
government, of which NJ. Cochin is a
member without portfolio. The King
later appeared twice on the balcony of
the hotel to bow his acknowledgements
to cheering throng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
CONFERENCE OF
BRITISH LABOR
ON CONFUSION

Bristol. Eng, Jan. 2-British labor will
deflne its position toward the war and
military compulsion at the most momen-
tous conference ever held in Great Bri-
tain, opening here tomorrow under the
presidency of William Crawford Ander-
son, member of Parliament for the At
tercliffe division of Sheffield. More than
100000 laborites will be represented,
among them about 10000 Socialists whose
antiwar sentiments have been very
strong, assisted by an extensive propa-
ganda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
OAKLAND.

A surprise party in the nature Of a
farewell party was given DR.. c. H.
Witherell Monday evening by "a men
Refreshments were served. Speeches
were made and cards were played un-
til a very late hour The evening was
thoroughly enjoyed.
A. H. Rice left Tuesday for Charles
ton. S. c., and Savannah, Ca, on a
business and pleasure trip.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Baptist church will serve a chicken
pie supper at the Baptist vestry Fri
day evening, Jan. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
SULTAN'S YACHT
WAS TORPEDOED
BY A SUBMARINE

London, Jan. o5.-A despatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Co., from Athens
says that the Sultan's yacht Ertho-
groal. according to reports from Con-
stantinople. was torpedoed in the Bos-
phorous by French submarine in the
latter part of December. The yacht
was seriously injured but is still afioat.
The same despatch states that Field
Marshal Baron holman Won Der Goltz
has been appointed commander in chief
OF the Turkish forces in the Caucasus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
STEAMER NORSEMAN Reported
SUNK --||IIAVE NO Direct WORD At
Ny. 0FFICES--K KNOWN AT PORTLAND

New York. Jan. 25.-Otf1clals OF the
International Mercantile Marine, up 10
a late hour today. had received no ol-
rect word of the sinking of the steam
or Eorseman. The steamer was recent
w in the freight service of the com
pany having sailed from New YORK
with a large general cargo on NOV. ~
After her arrival in Liverpool on
Dec. 7, the steamer was taken over by
the British government. 1t was thought
here she was put in the supply car
rving service because OF her big car
rying capacity Capt. Berry was the
commander Of the vessel. A LlVerpool
message brought the report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26

There was a masked ball at Forest
ers hall Tuesday evening which was
we'll attended and some odd and hand
some costumes were to be seen in the
maze of dancers on the floor. A good
program of dances and few extras
furnished a very pleasant evening for
an attendance that filled the hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26

The regular drill Of Co H Tuesday
evening was largely attended, the near
approach of the inspection calling the
men out for every drill so that the
company may be in the best possible
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
MONTENEGRO ROYAL
FAMILY HAS RESIDENCE

Lyons, France, Jan. 5.-The Montene-
grin royal family has decided to accept as
a residence a building on the banks or
the Saone river which was built for
Madame Pompadour. The building was
n,aced at their disposal by the city OF
Lyons.
King Nicholas has decided to wear
civilian clothes instead Of his military
uniform. in order that he may promenade
about the city without attracting undue
attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
The Silver Sword Of Hawaii
(Honolulu Star-Bulletin.o

(Honolulu Star-Bulletin.)
One Of the most curious plants In the
world, and one of the greatest interest
to all botanists, is the Silver Sword.
This exceedingly rare plant with its
magnificent fsilver spines and hand
some crest may still be found in pro-
fusion In the upper part. Of Kaupo gap,
the southern outlet Of, the vast extinct
crater of Haleakaia on the island of
Maui. 1t flowers from July to October
and occurs hardly anywhere else in
the world. Even stranger is the variety
known as the Green Sword. which oc-
ours only in Haleakala crater and In
unknown to exist elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
CORONER SAYS
BELDEN TOOK
HIS. own LIFE

Palermo, Me-, Jan. S.-Richard w. Bel
den, aged II, whose lifeless body was
found in his sleigh when it was drawn
into a schoolyard here yesterday, took
his own life by shooting. according to the
decision reached by DR.. o. $. Vlckefy'
the county medical examiner, at the con-
cluson of an investigation today. A bull
let entered, the right temple and passed
out near the left temple. One shot had
been fired from Belden's rifle. which was
in the sleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26

Bangor. Ne. Jan. 24.-Professor
r.,1m J. tla., hins of Oberlin Theo-
..,...l Sea-j~a s., ohio, who spoke up
:~ ~, .'e. and his sermon. and
.....i ,. re te4chcr's preacher. Or.
Esd. ;,,4-at hillis, pastor of Ply
q lhugu IN Er"ohlyn whose top
aas E3yktn, and the new visions
. social s.rl.tc, Prof. Francis q.
. .a.cy If harvard University in Il
eeq>>!oH 81. lAe social principles OF
i4c.!ngS a.. jesus. and President "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
n||lssTEEIllI'2>E: GATHERINGS At
MEETINGS TUESDAY At BANGOR,
WITH C(ll|v0ChTIOtl week SPEAKERS

vid N. Beach Of Bangor Theological
Seminary, who discussed the growth
in preaching power, were the princi-
pal speakers Tuesday at the convoca-
ton week meeting. These meetings
were held morning. afternoon and
night and they drew enormous gatner-
ines. including clergymen and theo-
logical students from all parts OF New
England.
4 BANQUET in the huge gymnasium
of Bangor Theological Seminary will
be feature of Wednesday pro-
gram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
JOE CONNOLLY
SIGNS UP WITH
BOSTON BRAVES

woonsocket, r. l., Jan. 25-Joe Con-
molly of this city who has led the bos-
ton National League Baseball club in
batting the last two seasons anu "loso
stick work was one OF the olsses'
tors in winning the worlds title IN l'i4,
Yesterday afternoon shipped MS sisneu
contract to the Boston club. ConnoiAy
is satisfied with the terms onereo anu
ia ready to start off on the training tFp
as soon as the order comes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
FRENCH :AIRMEN
BOMB MONASTIR
AND GIEVGELI

Paris, Jan. %, SIS A. M.-The Ser
bian towns of MonaStir and Gievgel
have again been attacked by a squadron
of French aeroplanes, 16 in number. the
Athens correspondent Of the Havas
Agency telegraphs. 1t is estimated 100
persons were killed or wounded at Giev-
geli.
All the French aeroplanes returned in
safety. In some cases they covered a
distance of 100 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
ZETA PSI TAKES
ALL FOUR POINTS
FROM THEDELTS

Zeta Psi was successful in taking all
TOUR points in the bowling match with
Delta Epsilon at the Casino alleys here
this evening. Cawley was the heavy
topPler for Zetes, while Allen was high
man for the ID. Is. Tbs summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
COLBY COMETS
EASILY DEFEAT
LAWRENCE HIGH

Fairfield, Me-. Jan. 5.-(SpaciaD. The
Colby Comets easily defeated the Law
ming in an interesting game on account
of the superior weight and greater
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26

The regular weekly meeting Of tine
Waterville Woman's Club was held
Tuesday evening at the home of the
Woman's Association on Main street
The ladies of the club were entertain
ed by the ladies of the association and
a very pleasant evening was passed in
inspecting the new rooms of the asa
ISOLATION !!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
WATERvlLLE

Rev. Frank L. Phalen and his son,
Rev. Paul Phalen of Augusta, are at
tending the Convocation week in Ban
cor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
FAIRFIELD T. T.
DOUBLES SCORE ON
WATERVILLE A. A.

Fairfield. Me, Jan. 25.-(speciaD- The
score on the Waterville A. A. at the
Fairfield Opera house here this evening
The game was toe one-sided to create any
amount of real enthusiasm but very in
teresting to watch. The score was 2S to
H. The lineup:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
j}DEI:FI Et:h.DANTS
IN NIGHT Rider
CASES GUILTY

New Madrid, Mo. Jan. 25.-Thirty-
three defendants in the Night Rider
trials here pleaded guilty today, thus
bringing the trials to a sudden end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
DIED
cUMBERLAN

CUMBERLAND.
Portland-Jan. "a. Catherine A. Nc
Isaac; Jan. "a, Elizabeth Kilbride; Jan.
"A. Roger Densmore, aged q years: Jan.
a, Faith Barlow Perry, aged II years.
WALDO.
Montville-Jan. II. Herbert Hills, aged
IL months. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
STONE SEES the
SAFEST PERIOD
FOR AMERICANS
Chairman of Foreign Relations
Committee Expects No Attack
from Europe but Is Not OPP
posed to Preparedness

Washington, Jan. 25.-American will
be safer from attack from abroad at
the close of the war in Europe than
at any time in the last so years, in the
opinion of Senator Stone of Missouri,
chairman of the foreign relations COM
mirtee. He voiced this belief in the
Senate today while discussing the
pending Philippine self-government
bill. debate on which turned into a
general airing Of views on foreign re-
lations and military preparedness.
1.-The close of the war; said Senator
Stone, will bring greater likelihood
for lasting peace with the European
nations than has existed at any time
in the last half century. 1 do not want
it understood that l am opposed to a
there is much less occasion for alarm
now wthan before the war"
Sheppard's Position
Senator Sheppard asserted that fail
ure to prepare for any eventualities
would be to court humiliation and de-
feat. "The Monroe doctrine arouses in
creasing antagonizism and opposition
in Europe he said. Some state land
laws have brought us to the verge of
war with Japan. Our Mexican border
is in turmoil. Last fall it was gener-
ally recognized we did not have a
force enough to cope with the situation
on our southern border. Our economic
existence demands that we insist upon
fair use Of the seas and seaports of
the world. These facts, it is folly not
to put our land and sea forces on a
strong basis.
Senator Vardaman
Senator Vardaman said he could see
no need of great expenditure of mill
tary purposes. Senator Robinson de-
clared the public had a we'll founded
belief that the retention Of the Phil
ippines would involve the United
States in war. and that their control
by this country had not added to the
cordially of this coUntry's relations
with any foreign power.
Senator Stone offered a new amend
ment to the bill which would author
ize the President to enter into sep
arate agreements for guaranteeing the
sovereignty of the islands with such
nations as might decline to come into
joint agreement as proposed in the
pending Clarke amendment to prom
Use independence within four years.
Senator McCumber
Senator McCumber declared it
would be impertinent for the United
States after granting independence to
the Philippines to ask Euro pean ma :
tons to respect and guarantee their
sovereignty. He proposed an amend
ment to the bill which would author
ize the President at the outset to in
dictate to foreign powers the desire Of
the United States to extend independ-
ence, and authorizing him to enter in
to an agreement on the condition that
this nation would not surrender SOW
ereignty until assured that it would
be respected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
No Postoffjce Rush.

No Postoffice Rush. g.
However. the plans for "pay-up
week" will hardly worry the postal
clerks who survived g the. christmas
rush:-Boston Herald. = ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26

military service had been issued in four
days last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26

Goals from floor-McElwee, Rainey,
Wyman ., Coombs 8, Nye, Coolidge, Con-
Ion 8, Allen. Alberts s. Referee. Footman.
Umpire Allen. Timer. Miller. Scorer.
Waldron. Time, three Ism. periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26

Mrs. Goldsmith Of Aliens Mills ia
visiting her daughter, Mrs. George
Morrow. ...-. .... F..
w. A. Bourne and family have been
confined to the house with the grip.
The Pie social and sale which was
held at B. D. Gordon's proved a sue
cess financially and good time was
enjoyed by all. I'D, ,...t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
House OF LORDS PASSES
MILITARY SERVICE BILL
ON ITS SECOND READING
No Division, with Lord Lansdowne, Archbishop
Of Canterbury, Earl Curzon and Earl Derby
Speaking in Favor Of Measure

aon Ian o5.-The House of Lords
'..o,, division passed the second read
WV" W.T. the military service bill this after
noon.
,.,ou, PORTFOLIO. spoke strongly on the
.saseitv Of enacting the measure.
-ho archbishop of Canterbury in the
"a NJ the debate bestowed benedc-
w.. an the measure, saying he regarded
plan. STRAIGHTFORWARD, vigorous
~, m meet a situation extraordinary
" difficult
Far Permanent Measure
-.., rurzon, lord privy seal, in winding
Io debate. expressed the opinion that
~ ,ost serious criticism of the bill was
~. those who contended that it did
40 far enough. No one would like
...or 70 see 4 permanent measure pass
y, han himself, but obviously it was out.
= tho question to attempt to revolution
.ho rhole military system in the mid
~. If , great war and force upon the
,.,,,v j general system of compulsion.
Earl Derby's View
t..- Derby. director of recruiting.
no WAS convinced that the bill,
rsen imposed on the country would not
,. ,t4 disturbance in industrial cir
Lax that many had predicted. He be-
,.gsl il c,a.l ic so worked that men
..o,l h. brought INTO the army as re-
,..i,.3 and rs industry could spare
1,.ro IRON. He was more frightened
~. the extent Of the exemptions grant
n, ire .,,r.ruuent than by the re-
..., ,1- ia ,a,u available for military
....e rad- ny the munitions tribu-
al. S.N. Ills report was made four
a.-s ,: r.-l..lel occupations had been
.su,a a,t tc 'oald not help being APP
..-.s,.,. utoru Eo learned that no less
..s, Ner.n ~ -crs eXcmptinG men from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY &c. 1876

knowledge of the visitors. The score
was IS to II. The lineup:
COLBY COMETS. L. H. s.
Monroe, re ....................... re, Lawry
Dunnack, If .......... II, Rollins, Brophy
Taylor. Gibson, c ............... c, Adams
Mares, rf......rf, j. Patterson, Waldron
Shirley, lg ..................l g, Pooler
Goals from fioor-Lawry. Rollins 3. Ad-
ans, Pooler. Nourse 2, Taylor 4. Mares g..
Shirley 4. Gibson. Fouls-Dunnack. Ref
cree, Allen-Coombs. Timer. Williams.
Scorer, Blakney. Time, three 15m. Pc
RODS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
R|EADFIELD
Winnifred Gordon

EAST-Winnifred. daughter Of Mr..
MABEL and the late Albert A. Gordon
passed away Monday morning at her
home, after q long illness at the age
of 10 years. months and IS DAYS. Al
though not unexpected her death came
as great shock to all. Besides the
mother and one brother she leaves a
large circle. Of friends to mourn her
loss. Winnifred was devoted mem
Der of the c. I. c., where she will be
greatly missed by the class. Funeral
services will be held at the house at 1
O'Clock Thursday. conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Wriston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
WILSON URGES

Continued from Page One)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-26
ZET.A PSI

ais ..... 462 45s AS 10
DTITA I-pSII ON
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-19

thousand, chiefly to get rid of him,
and he Endorsed the note so that the
loss might fall on him if there were
any.
Dick could not pay. He renewed
the note and then failed. Sammy
paid the money. A month later Dick
came to him again.
Sammy" he said, 1--WE got the
chance of a lifetime to, make a for
tune. Lend me $4,000 more"
Sammy refused and Dick went
purple with indignation.
What's the matter?" he yelled.
"Ain't my name good enough? Say,
are you going to take advantage of
me Just because you know the old
man and don't hit it OFF,"
81 don't feel justified in making
you the loan," said Sammy.
Then lend it to me yourself. You
are as rich as Croesus," clustered
Dick.
Cant" answered Sammy. And
Dick surveyed him with a malevolent
glare.
"Au rightp' he sneered. 81 guess
you have unmasked yourself now.
Just wait till the bank comes to me,
Sammy
And he stalked away in a fury.
Sammy went to Myrtle that night
and she cried little and agreed to
wait year longer.
There was good deal in Dicks
threat. It was known that old Ches-
ter could not live long. His end was
curiously sudden, and Sammy was
with him. The old banker was con
scious until the end and he had. a
confidential talk with Sammy before
he died. It was a good thing he did
not see Dick, half drunk, staring at
his body an hour after his death and
cursing Sammy for not having sum-
moned him.
However, Dick had the bank. His
first act WAS TO give Sammy q
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-19

Sammy's answer, at the end of the
month, was to marry Myrtle, and
they went away on a honeymoon
that lasted nearly two months. At
the end of that time Sammy was
back in town, looking spruce and
smarter than he had ever looked be-
fore, and living in an elegant house.
1t was whispered that his wife had
been left legacy.
''He won't last long," sneered
Dick.
But it was Dick who wasn't going
to last long. The bank was in a bad
way. Dick had been specializing
recklessly and no bank can stand the
drain on it's funds that wild man
agement entails. At the end of the
third month Dick saw himself at his
wits end. His father fortune had
proved nonexistent. There was
nothing but the bank capital, and
that was disappearing like snow in
May A meeting Of the sharehold-
ers had been summoned and there
was talk of deposing Dick.
Dick, moody and restless, glared
at Sammy when he saw him, spruce
and apparently self-satisfed, stroll
ing jauntily down the street. He
glared more when he was accom-
panied by his pretty wife. Marriage
had given Myrtle back her youth
and loneliness, and Dick, smother
ing his rage, renewed his acquaint-
ance with her and her husband.
Sorry 1 had to fire you, Sam
my" he explained. But 1 guess
you're pretty slow as a bank man
ager. No hard feeIngs?"
''None whatever" said Sammy.
Dick was mad about Myrtle again.
He took advantage of Sammy's
slowness to press his attentions up
on Sammy's wife. He plunged
blindly into the Irritation. He con-
trived to put Sammy in absurd po-
sifiOns-as when he sent him into
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-03-02
Hankinson will have a gun tour

Hankinson will have a gun tour
nament during the coming sum-
mer season. Plans for the same
being made at a mass meeting
held at the Hankinson Gun Club
rooms recently. Dates, however,
for the meet will be announced
later. Crack shots from Cogswell,
Sisseton, Wahpeton, Paramount,
White Rock. Wyndmere, Lidger-
wood, Forman, Havana, Minor,
Lisbon and Cakes will participate.
Julia, the beloved wife of Fred
Walters died at their home on
Pembina Avenue last Sunday
night. She had been sick about two
weeks with pleurisy pneumonia.
She leaves a husband and six
small children. The funeral will
be conducted by Rev. Zheier at the
residence this afternoon. Douglas
Walters of Atkinson, Nebr., John
and Fred Boetcher of Norfold
Nebr.. and Mrs. Henry Gutchi OF
Morden, Manitoba are expected to
be here for the funeral. Julia
Minnie Boetcher was born in
Atkinson, Nebraska on July IS.
1872 and was married to Fred
Walters September 5th. 1900.
They came to Wahpeton ia years
ago and have made their home
here since then.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-03-02
J. w. Donavon formerly on the

>. w. DonaVon formerly on the
police force in this city for a
number of years, and now pro-
prietor of the "1Ot" ranch, a deal
er in dairy stock, and very prom
inent and progressive farmer at
Mcleod, this state, in writing to
the Times this week has the fol-
lowing to say: Enclosed you will
find check for nifty cents, for
which, please advance my sub
scription one year in advance. L
like your way a great deal better
than the contest way, as it gives
the subscriber, individually, the
benefit, and makes a good paper
cheap in price for everyone. 1
hope to see the Times blossom
out into a great daily paper some
day, and even today no one can
afford to miss the opportunity OF
getting the Times for fifty cents
a year. We have been having quite
a nice spell of weather up until
tonight. and We needed it, for the
elements were surely handing it
to us pretty strong. Tonight, how
ever, there is a northwest wind,
and although l Cont know just
how hard it is blowing but it takes
two men to hold one mans hair
on. There is quite little snow
mixed up with the wind and it is
impossible however, for the snow
to light. but not very cold"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-03-02
MAY NOT NEED IT AFTER AL

The million who signed the
petition to congress for an en-
barge on destructive munitions of
war may get all they want with
out action of our congress, after
all.
From all reports, the allies arr
rapidly nearing the point when
they won't need American-made
rifles, shells, powder and cannon.
In fact their own preparedness
during the past six months has
been going forward at an amaz-
ing pace.
THE cabled news, very strange
ly, has not noted the remarkable
success of Lloyd-George as min
lister of munitions. A year ago, or
so, he took over that job.
For the first few months the
work was slow. But last Novem-
Der about 1900 factories in Eng
land were turning out war NUM-
tions. In December, the number
had been increased to over 1000.
In January $500 plants were at
work on shell. powder, rifles and
cannon.
All this in England alone.
But the work was going on just
as fast in France under Mr.. AL
bert Thomas, minister of NUM-
tons, who had only to draw on
his English credit to get money
he needed. Same as Italy.
And in Canada, $50 plants were
turning out munitions on the first
of February.
In the meanwhile Japan had
been rapidly building immense
munition works and turning big
and little factories into arms ana