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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Current Events Club will meet at 3
o'clock Friday afternoon, Jan. %, at
the home of Mrs. II. G. Barker, %
stone street. Roil-call; items on art;
paper. Prison Reforms" Miss Carrie
A. Teep,e; singing by Miss Edna V.
Lishness; paper, ARTS and Crafts"
Mrs. c. o. Tibbetts: report. of New
England Federation, Mrs. F. c. Carl.
me meeting is in charge of the arts
and crafts committee and they re-
quest that all members bring any ole
fashioned articles they mayahave for
exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
Nominations BY the Governor.

The following nominations have been
made by Gov. Oakley c. Curtis:
Member Of State Board Of Charities
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rosenberg
Of Portland.
Agent of Penobscot Indians-Ira F.
Pinkham Of Ola Town (re-appointed)
Trial Justices-Lewis H. Graves,
Hartiand (Somerset county,; E. K.
Fuller, Hartland. (Somerset county,.
Notarles Public-F. L. Ryan, Ban
gor; ]. Calvin Knapp. Portland,
Justices Of the Peace-Frank .Dun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

A large party of ladies and gentle
men, many of the former of whom
We're members Of the Eastern Star.
went Wednesday evening to the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Hussev on
western avenue. where several hours
were passed in the enjoyment of
whist. The trip was made on a spe-
cial car which left Augusta at 7.3O
and it is understood that the occasion
vas one of great deal of pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
New Corporations

Freeport Feldspar Co., organized :,
Lewiston. Capital stock. s1oo,ooV' ~ 81
common; par value 800, nothing pa.
in. Pres, John D. Clifford, Le"is'oM
Treas, Addison G. Pulsifer, Auouil'
clerk, VIM. H. Clifford, LeWis1ol
Purposes to carry on a general iliaH.
featuring, building, mining, real :"
tate, ETC., business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Every day You hear the newspaper
referred to as a medium to settle
some dispute. 1t is an authority. And
in it's advertising columns. too, it K;
Sir Oracle. They form the public
market place where buyers come and
offer what they have to sell. There is
nothing else quite like them in this
respect. The advertising in this Yer,
newspaper today is typical of til :.
business life Of the community. 1t is
as interesting as it is authoritative
and it is read and referred to by near
~ all the readers of the newspaper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
Highway Bond lsaua.

The Governor and Council Wednes-
day approved the issuance of $500, 600
OF 2o-year serial bonds dated March l,
1916, for the use of the State Highway
Commission. This makes a total issu-
ance Of $1,SO0,00O of the $4,000, 900, Ieav-
ing balance Of 100000 for use next
year. 1t is understood they will be Of
fered for sale next March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
Reports Accepted and Approved

Among the annual reports received from
1epartnents at this meeting were those
from the public utilities commission. fish
and game department, Juvenile institu-
tions. and the rules and regulations of
tire State beard of health regarding IN
fectious diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

ed the bond of State detective for ap'
proval, suggested that an order be ~
troduced placing definite figure on
the amount Of such bonds, as tN'
We're coming in of varying amoune
An order was later adopted to the e..
feet that the bonds Of State detecu,es
shall hereafter be of not less than 'l""
each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
Governor and Council Approves
Half Million Highway Bond
Issue-Warrants Calling for
Total of $16s,S22 Approved
NOMINATIONS,
|OTHERS CONFIRMED
Division of Dog Fish Fund Made
Various Reports Accepted
State Hospital Lighting Plant
Turned Down-Chat About
the Capitol

Governor Oakley C. Curtis and his Ex-
| ecutve Council met at 10 O'Clock
wednesday morning at the executive de-
| partmeht, state House. and a large
amount OF business was transacted before
adjournment to $50 P. NJ. Tuesday, Feb
=. when a two days session will be
| opened.
various department reports were re-
ceived and accepted. a highway bond is
sue OF $5o0.000 was authorized, the nom-.
nations of John B. Madigan as justice
OF the supreme court and s. s. Lancaster
as judge of the Augusta municipal court
ana many minor ones were confirmed, a
DIVISION OF the dogfish determination ap-
preparation for 1916 was made, warrants
calling for the expenditure of s16S, 500 were
approved and the matter Of beginning the
payment Of the benefits to the blind laid
over until the applications can be prop,
erly investigated, classified and tabulat-
ed. 1t was announced that the unexpend-
ed balances from the 1915 appropriations
amounted to SOS, 1887 and that the pau
per account for the same year had been
overdrawn about $1,000.
Warrants Approved
The total amount of the warrants APP
proved at this session of the Governor
and Council was s16S.s22.
1t was stated that the unexpendad bal
ance of the appropriations for 1915
amounted to s22s,519.97.
The DOG Fish Commission
Charles c. Davis of Portland chair
man of the commission for the extermi-
nation of dogfish, addressed the Governor
and Council with a request that the sun
of one-third of the appropriation for 1916
be placed in his hands. He stated that
he had worked about II years on the mat
ter in the interests of the State, without
remuneration, his work having been en-
dorsed by the best authority in our State,
and if there was anything to be had he
thought he should have part Of it. He
said that Commissioner Maddocks. now
in Washington in the interests of the
commissions work. already has a bill CT
$50 for work outside the State. With
only $1,000 available for the entire year.
he hoped it would be divided so as to
give him some for use in Maine. He felt
certain the State would be amply repaid
in benefit for such outlay.
The Governor and Council in executive
session apportoned $3.50 to Commissioner
Davis for use wholly in Maine, and 500
for Commissioner Maddocks work IN
Washington for the rest of the year. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Mrs. Thomas P. Mccarthy and two
children of Lewiston arrived Wednes-
day to pass the remainder of the week
with her sister. Mrs. Bessie L. Jack
son, 8 Union street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

w. S. Baldwin, who has for some
little time past been confined to his
room on upper Water street by ILL
ness. is reported to be improving but
not yet able to be out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Miss Clara A. Morton Of Cedar
street. who underwent surgical treat
ment Tuesday morning at the Au-
gusta General hospital was reported
Wednesday to be doing nicely. "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
Nominations Confirmed.

All the nominations made by Gov.
Curtis since the last Council meeting
were confirmed by the Council, includ-
ing that Of John B. Madigan of Houl-
ton as member Of the supreme bench,
and Stephen S. Lancaster, re-appointed
to the Augusta municipal court judge
ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Miss Velma Sibley, who for a week
has been confined to her rooms at p
Gannett street with an attack of the
grip, is reported to be improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

The Missionary societies Of the
Green street Methodist church will
meet at 7.30 Friday evening with Mrs.
w. p. Allen at the Hartford House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Mrs. Amelia Adams Of Haverhill.
Mass. will hold a public circle this
evening 7.30 at the home Of Nellie
Douglass. 176 State street, for the
benefit Of the Progressive Spiritualist
Society. ian27d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Fred w. Clair Of Waterville was a
visitor Wednesday in Augusta and at
tended the sessions Of the superior
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Cards Of thanks. obituary notices. res.
olutions Of respect etc. Will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
Subscribers WIN fail to receive tbs
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Merrill Bigelow. a student at Colby
College. is confined to his home in
the city with an attack Of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
LOCAL NOTICE

The Sons Of Veterans Auxiliary will
serve a Baked Bean supper in G. A. r.
hall Saturday, Jan. 20, to P. NJ.
Price 25c. jan27d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

B. H. Kitchen Of Portland passed
Wednesday in the city on matters of
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
Thursday, January "a, 1916.
LOCAL BRIEFS

business caller Wednesday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

c. A. Blackington Of Waterville was
In the city awhile Wednesday after
noon on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

Rev. c. w. Hussey of Waterville
was in the city Wednesday on mat
ters Of legal nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

State Detectives Bonds. ....
Governor Curtis. after having Offer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27
REPORT OF STATE
aSHOOL FOR BOYS

The annual report Of the State School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-27

The total amount Of the warrants APP
proved at this session of the Governor
and Council was s16S,s22.
1t was stated that the unexpended bal
ance of the appropriations for 1915
amounted to s22S, 519.97.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
ENGLISH ARE
 REGONCILED
 TO LONG WAR
Samuel Hill in London Cable People Are
 Sure Allies
 Will Win.
HAS BEEN TO RUSSIA

SEATTLE, Aug. 15.-samuel Hill, the good roads man Of Washington, cabling from London to friends here says: "The people of England are reeonelled to proIonslns the present European war, firmly believing that in the end the Allies will win."
 MT. Hlil is on his way home from Russia where he consulted with the Russian government officials, at their invitation, on a plan to relieve the traffic congestion on the translber- Ian railroad. No indication 10 given as to whether he completed his work in Russia or not.
 Mr. Hill several weeks ago was the guest of King Albert of Belgium at the latter's headquarters on the front according to advIeeg and he is understood to have been alec on the somme front. The Washington man is expected to sail this week for New York arriving home about Sep tember 1st.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
BAKER TELLS
 ISSUES FOR
 THE CAMP PAIGN
Secretary of War Given Tremendous Ovation at Political Talk
 in Cleveland.
WILSON IS THE MAN

CLEVELAND. Aug. f5.-seeretary of War Newton Q. Baker outlining the issues of the presidential cam palqn to the Cleveland Democrats at a noon day meeting today said that Keeping the United States out of war would be the principal claim to be made for the reelection Of Woodrow Wilson.
 Secretary Baker stated that other federal reserve act, rural credits bill Issues in the campaign would be the amendment to the ship registry act, Underwood tariff and the prepared ness policy of the administration. The child labor bill, now pending before Congress will be another cause advanced why the President should be reelected.
 The meeting today was one Of the largest political sessions ever held in the state. Hundreds of Re- puhlicans were In the audience and the "Iittle secretary" was given an ovation that was never before seen in the city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
First Move Made.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-After a committee of railroad managers had hearing at noon today with President Wilson it became known that the proposal under consider ation by which the railroads will accept the principal issue. the eight hour day, has been decided upon. It's working out will be left to the Interstate Commerce Commission or some body formed for that purpose
 Conferences will be held this af- ternoon and by tonight 1t Is believ ed that a favorable announcement will be forthcoming that all danger of a strike has been passed.
 Railroad managers and chairmans of the various Brotherhoods will re- main here until all issues have been cleared up and the appointment or naming of q committee of men to make the adjustments of the de- mands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
ORDERS
 FOR MUNITIONS
 TO BE PLACED
New Contracts Expected which Will Exceed Expectations of
 Dealers.

NEW YORK. Aug 15.-One of the most prominent men in the steel in- dustry. the head of one of the larg- est companies manufacturing muni- tlons. says that concrete indications point to the placing shortly of new contracts for war supplies by the AL lies. the total of which will exceed all expectations.
 He also pointed out that this buy ing movement will be reflected to a large extent in the steel market. not alone for shells and other munitions but also for bars, plates, wire, agri- cultural implements and rails. The same authority had previously laid particular emphasis on the fact that the steel industry in this country is now handling the largest tonnage in its history.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
GERMAN FACTS ON WAR CAN'T
 GET TO PUBLIC
Correspondents ab e that They Are Not
 Able to Give out
 Fair Statements.

BOSTON, Aug. 15.-Karl v. vOn Wiegand, wiring his paper, the Bos- ton Globe, says all American cores pOndents assigned by papers to the Central Powers have sent joint statement to the American press calling attention to impossibility of giving the American public fair statement of news events from the German side. The claim is made that very little of despatohes from the German side of the battle fronts is now getting through, while Lon don, Paris, Rome and PetrOgrad correspondents are permitted to send freely columns of matter about allies daily.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
WOMAN LOSES MONEY AND IS IN JUNEAU
 LOOKING FOR WORK

With her money stolen while she was in tho crowd on the Pacific Coast dock at Seattle just before the last sailing of the Spokane, but the loss unnoticed before she left for the North. Mrs. Edith Smith, of Spo- kane. who left the Eastern Washing ton city for Atlin, where her husband resides. is in Juneau, destitute and searching for work, according to her statement to The Empire today. She arrived here on the Spokane last Friday
 Mrs. Smith said she had $9O in a purse in her satchel aId when she noticed 1t after getting on board the Spokane and the latter had left the dock her satchel was open and the purse gone. She says she was in jam on the wharf before getting aboard the vessel, and she believes that a pickpocket relieved ner of the money at that time.
 After she discovered her loss, Mrs. Smith says she determined to stop over at Juneau and attempt to earn enough money to proceed on her way She says that she has not cent of money, and is actually suffering. A friend that she has made since coming to Juneau gave her a bed to sleep in at the Seayiew apartments, where any one desiring her services may get in communication with her by calling telephone 169.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
SEATTLE MAY
 BE CHOSEN FOR
 MINE STATION
lacking Believes that the City Can Serve North Mine Director in
 Seattle Now.
CENTRAL PLACE WANTED

SEATTLE, Aug. l5.-Director of the Bureau of United States Mines Van II. Manning arrived in Seattle Sunday on Q mission to select Q city for the third metallurgical sta tion on the Pacific Coast Fair banks has practically been chosen for mines station in Alaska and San Francisco has also been select ed. Mir. Manning wants to choose the third place with special refer ence to accommodating Southeast ern and Southwestern Alaska.
 Col. D. c. Jackling before his de- parture for the north stated that he regarded Seattle as the logical place for the third station. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest would then both be benefited.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
GOMPERS ATTACKS
 CANDIDATE HUGHES

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.- Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation Of Labor, in a speech in this city made vehement attack upon Charles Evans Hughes. Com pers asserted that Hughes was in favor Of abusing the injunction priv. ileges which the courts of the land had taken unto themselves. The president said that Hughes believed in the use of the injunction for the absolute protection of capital and detriment of labor.
 Senator sherman. of Illinois. last night replying to President Com pers. characterized the latter a pub lie menace and a defender of crim- inals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
Mysterious Fire On Board War Craft in Harbor Results in a Big
 Loss of Life.
FIRE STARTED ON SHORE
Men Hurled into the Air when Magazine Is Set Afire by the
 Flames.

PARIS, Aug. 15. - The Italian dreadnought Lenardo da Vinci, caught fire in the harbor at Tar ranto, Italy, during the night, blew up and scattered death and destruc- ton in all directions. Two hundred men perished in the disaster accord ing to the official reports received here today from Rome.
 The dreadnought was lying in the harbor when the watch aboard no- ticed flames issuing from near the center of the boat. The alarm was quickly sounded and the men rush. ed on deck. The officers directed their attention toward preventing the fire from reaching the maga- zines but this was found impossible, all hands were ordered into the boats.
 Before half of the crew were away from the big war craft the fire reached the powder and the frightful explosion resulted Those still aboard the boat were hurled into the air some being horribly mangled. Ships along the docks and the warehouses were badly damaged and two fires were started on shore.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
F FAIRBANKS IS
 TO BE KEPT IN
 DEEP SUSPENSE
Postpone Date when He Is to Be Told that He Has Been Made
 a Nominee.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. l5. - An. nouncement was made here that the date for officially notifying Charles W. Fairbanks of his nomination for the Presidency by the Republi- can National Convention has been changed to August 31 It was said the new date Is agreeable to Senator l.. Y. Sherman, who has been sell ected to make the speech notifying Mir. Fairbanks of his nomination. No reason for the postponment was giy- en
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
CANCEL ORDER FOR TROOPS TO
 60 TO BORDER

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-owins to the delieacy of the railroad sit uatlon regarding a strike, the War Department today suspended the or ders for the mobilization of the re- maining .units of the National Guards on the Mexican border. Orders were issued to all departmen. command. CTS to be ready to move their com mands at days notice.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
EIGHT HOUR DAY
 ISSUE IN DEMAND
 BEING ARRANGED
Prospects for Avertinig Strike of Railroad
 Men Is Today
 Most Bright.
GUIDING HAND

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.- The prospects for averting a strike of lthe employees of 1.286 railroad lines 'of the United States is bright.
 President Wilson has surprised both the railroad employees and the railroad managers regarding his fa- miliarity of the situation This forenoon it was announced by five railroad managers that they were taken back" by the aptness display ed by the President on the finest points of the demands made by he railroad men and his discussion of the 'aany involved differences.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
DEAL FOR PURCHASE OF DANISH ISLANDS
 STILL HANGS FIRE

COPENHAGEN, Aug. Is. - Ad- vices state that the Dutch House of Parliament today indicated that the sole of the Danish West Indies to the United States was satisfactory providing the Plebiscites favor the deal. There has been much opposi- tion to the sale but the government officials are firm that the deal should b consummated. The treaty was signed last week in New York City.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
HUGHES ADDRESSES TWO MEETINGS IN
 CITY OF DESTINY

TACOMA. Aug. 10. - Charles E. Hughes addressed the Republican editors of the state here this noon and hundreds of others who were un- eble to secure admission were later addressed by the Republican nom inee for the presidency at the Ia coma Theatre
 Late this afternoon Mir. Hughes went to Seattle where he will make a speech tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
COLOMBO GETS GAY.

WASHINGTON, Q. C., Aug. IS. -
 Because Of the blacklist established by the Allied nations, an American vessel has been denied eoalins F"iVi- leges at Colombo. This announce ment was received by the State De- partment and has caused wonder ment. Few particulars were given In the eabIesram to the department but a demand will be sent tonight asking "why?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
PROMINENT WOMAN REACHES SEATTLE
 ON OFFICIAL TOUR

SEATTLE. Aug 15.-Mrs. William Cummings Story. Of Washington. D. C.. president-general of the Daugh- ters Of the American Revolution ar. rived here this forenoon. Mrs Story is making a tour of the United States. While here she will be the guest Of Mrs Elizabeth Ferry Leary, yice-president general of the organ ization. Besides transacting official duties. Mrs. Story will be the inspira- tion of much social attention.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
NEW SYSTEM OF WIRELESS TRIED
 OUT IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Aug. 15.-A new wireless system designed to make wireless communication cheaper had its first demonstration in New York yesterday. The new system is said to be able to do with 9 one.half kill owatt apparatus the same amount of work for which other systems re Quire one or two kilowatts. Besides 1t dlspenses with condensors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
CONSTANTINOPLE FORWARDED FOR
 THE SECOND TIME

LONDON, Aug. 15.-cOnstantinople and the suburbs Of Kartal and 7en- blk recently were bombarded for the second time by a submarine from the Sea of Marmors, according to adviees transmitted by the Athens cores pondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
WYOMING MINERS WILL QUIT WORK
 UNLESS MORE PAY

CHEYENNE, wyo, Aug. 15.- Six thousand coal miners in Wyoming will vote for strike if a satisfac- tory increase of wages is not granted by the arbitration committee appoint. ed by representatives of the United Mine Workers of America and the Wyoming Mine Workers, it was an nounced by Pres. Goldr:y of the Wyoming district of the United States Mine Workers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
NATIONAL
 BANK MAY JOIN
 RESERVE SYSTEM

The First National Bank might join the Federal Reserve Banking system. though there has been no decision in the matter and there will be none until the situation Is further investigated Harold Fl. Post. cash fer Of the First National Bank, will leave for San Francisco on the Ad- miral Evans. and while in that city will make @ thorough investigation as to the advantages that might ac- erue to the bank by becoming Q mem ber of the system.
 The reserve banking law makes it optional with Alaska banks whether they shall join the system of not In the United States proper. Ma tional banks are required to join.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-15
ITALIANS IN FIERCE FIGHT.

Berlin, Aug. 15.-Seven times the Italian stormed thel heigts east of Gorizia and each time they were repulsed according to advices re- ceived here today from Austrian sources. The fighting on the heights is said to be terrific and the Italians have lost heavily.