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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
Amendment Forces Unreadv

Those advocating higher levies on In.
tt7's we're not ready to proceed, follow
lag 70 Senatcs rejection yesterday Of
'1e crst La Toilette amendment to raise
ne tax rates and further action on both
tJo nome and the war profits sections
III" e postponed until next week. An
1''rm'. agreement TO delay considera-
'-a 7t war profits over the weekend has
lee res hed
srEl'or simmons in charge of the bill.
pans % take up the postage tax sec.
hons r-'ldng the one-cent increase
proposed on letters and the much-disputed
se-'0 Injecting publishers
T-e Senate tentatively agreed today to
the G-iHce committee amendment treb-
hrs operations income taxes by add
.-g yer cent 10 their tax rate to levy
-"l' .afo ''ho"o more revenue. Tentative
approval also was given to elimination
b. he House retroactive taxes on 1916 in
--~es which were estimated to raise
So: tronro
senator La Toilette Is working on his
remaining amendments TO increase indi-
,al1l income taxes They propose to
-s.sc about sfoo ono 900 and sos COO 600 re-
f-c-'l ely instead Of s4oo, 100000 provided
an3er the pending bill.
Weeks to Speak Saturday
Senator Weeks plans to speak tomor-
row n support OF his amendment to
strike out provisions levying a special
* On publishers incomes and the pro-
POSED Increase OF II cent a pound on Sec
o-i class mail. Senator Hardwick is
-e4ared 10 advocate his amendment to
pa.e 4 special graduated tax on adver-
HsaE sections OF publications. and Sena-
''r Mcclellan OF Tennessee to press his
2,ro postage rate system substitute.
M-s' ~ todavs debate was devoted 70
Senator NcCumhers amendment which
v74'd place a liability on partnerships for
re nome tax Of their members.
Tax All Dollars
Senator Jones Of New Mexico, urging
'ea' al dollars be submitted TO a tax in
--ier ~ make them good dollars instead
Z shakers declared that provision
SIMILAR 10 that offered by Senator Nc
q .rhsr should be included In the bill, as
about ~ Ter cent. OF the business carried
M 10 this country is conducted by organ
cations rather than corporations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

Forecast: Occasional showers and
thunder storms Saturday and probably
Sunday; cooler Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
HEAVIEST AERIAL FIGHT OF WAR ACCOMPANIES
STRUGGLE FOR POSSESSION OF MINING CENTER
French Sweep Over Hill
in Brilliant Charge
Position One of Hard
est Fought of the War
&C erm a n S Admit
Loss But Say Garrison
There Was Small

In a brilliant attack this morning on
the verdun front the French carried
Hill 3o4, one Of the most bitterly dis
puted positions Of the war in the strug-
gle for which thousands Of men have
lost their lives. The French advanced
to an average depth Of one and quar-
ter miles over the sector between Avo-
court wood and Dead Mans Hill. Paris
announces officially, and in addition to
Hill so4, stormed the fortified works
between Haucourt and Bethincourt.
New French Assault
The new French assault, made less
than week after the beginning Of the
new offensive, was delivered west Of
the Mouse on somewhat shorter front
than Mondays opening attack, which
was on both sides Of the river. At the
first shock the French. although high
ly successful. did not obtain all their
detectives and today's attack doubt
less was intended to complete the at
tainment Of the ends immediate in
view. The French are now masters Of
all the important points on the Ver-
dun front which they held before the
last year.
Fighting Around Lens
On the British front the bitter fight for
possession Of Lens was continued during
the night. The Official English statement
announces that the British now hold Ger
man trenches Immediately northwest of
the Green Crasser. to the south Of Lens
and that especially heavy losses have
been inflicted on the Germans. Portu.
guese troops which are holding a sector
in northern France repused German
raids in the vicinity of LaBassee. Heavy
artillery fighting continues around Ypres,
where the British have improved their
positions and successfully withstood
counter attacks
Heaviest Aerial Fighting
Some of the heaviest aerial fighting Of
the war is accompanying the struggle on
the Franco-Beigian front.
A semi-ofiicial telegram from Berlin re.
ports aerial attacks at Metz, Freiburg
and other German towns. Many tons OF
bombs were dropped in Belgium by Brit
iSh nj a,hic oh l,tt
attacks on military detectives there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
BLANKET CHARGES OF MURDER
AGAINST 81 NEGRO SOLDIERS
Texas Will Attempt to Retain Custody Of Colored
Infantrymen Held in County Jail AS Result of
Rioting Which Cost II Lives-Bodies Of Slain
Police Officers Hacked with Bayonets

Houston, Tex, Aug. 24-Blanket
charges of murder were filed tonight
by District Attorney John Crocker
against thirty-four Negro soldiers of
the cath Infantry held in the county
Jail as a result Of the rioting last
night which ended with the death of
II persons, four of them city police
officers.
This was the first move indicative
of an attempt by the state to retain
custody Of the soldiers rather than
turn them over to the army for pun
ishment.
Order Removal of Soldiers
Fear of further clashes between
white men and Negroes abated to-
night When it was learned that orders
had been received for the immediate
removal from Houston of the Negro
soldiers of the Gath Infantry who last
night precipitated a riot which re-
suited in the death of II persons, the
wounding of more than a score and
the terrorization of the community
Of the 125 Negro soldiers involved in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
Two Million Ton Building

This is in addition to nearly two mil
lion tons of shipping now building in
American yards, which has been COM
Wandered by the Emergency Fleet
Corporation. A large part Of the gov
eminent fleet and Of the commander
ed fleet will have been completed by
the end of the fiscal year, June 80
1918. Building, communicating and
purchases of vessels will total about
$4,000 100000.
Estimates of the entire cost of con-
struction are given as follows: con-
tracts already let, 433 ships Of 1873
200 tons, 2S5.o0o,0OO.
Contracts ready to let. 452 ships OF
2,96S, 900 tons, s455,5ooooo.
Under negotiations, 237 ships OF l.
$4,000 tons, 1874, 100000.
One hundred and fifty miscellaneous
vessels of 100000 tons. S300,000,00o.
Construction Of government owned
fabricating yards, S35,00o,o00.
Communicating to Cost $515 100000
Communicating will cost s515,ooo,.
10000 The board already has re.
ceived for construction s550,000,000 anc
for Communicating S250,000,000.
The board now desires from Con-
gress authorization to spend for con-
struction s719,500,OO0; for command
eering s265 100000 and for purchases
s15o,oooooo. The appropriation asked
to carry the board through the fisca
year is divided as follows:
Building. s4.O,000.O00: commander
ing 100000 and purchases. $780,
00n 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
Austrians Are Crying Ont for
Peace Even with Loss OF Soil

peror as a man Of really great popular
ity and. in fact. the only person of in
fluence in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
viii Enforce Prices

"All the machinery given me will be
used to enforce the prices named by
President wilson, said DR.. Garfield.
Our purpose will be to secure all the
benefits contemplated in the act and
the fuel control put into force will in
sure a reduction to the consumer. Any
person who thinks this will not mean
reduction in retailers profits will
find he is mistaken.
Each possible remedy under the
bill designed to remedy present con-
ditions will be studied and we will be
ready TO put into force any of its pro-
Visions
The government, it was learned to-
day, will rot permit coal dealings at
prices higher than those named by the
President on the grounds of existing
contracts unless it is proved that the
contracts are bona nde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
1910 SHIPS
Federal Program Calls
for 100000 Tonnage
Shipping Board Has Sent Estimates to
MeAdoo on Which to Base Request
for New Billion Dollar Appropriation
100000 Tonnage Communicated

Washington, Aug. 24-The govern
ment's ship building program calls for
a total Of 1,270 ships Of 7,96S,0o0 ton
mage, it was revealed today in esti-
mates the shipping board has sent to
Secretary IcAdoo on which to base
request for a new billion dollar ap-
propria tion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
Cheaper COAL
For Householder First
Aim of Fuel Board
Dr.. Garfield VIII Use All Machinery
Given Him to Enforce Prices-Re-
in Retailers Profits, Says Admins
tration

Washington, Aug. 24.-Cheaper coal
for the American householder will be
one of the first aims of the new fuel
administration as set forth tonight by
DR.. H. a. Garfield, its head. A scale
Of profits for the retailer was sug-
gested as an early possibility in the
governments program for complete
control of the industry.
If the price fixing plan fails the
government will not hesitate to en-
force provisions Of the food bill, Civ
ing it authority to requisitlon coal at
the mines and sell it to the public gen
erally
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07

Mr.. Ellie Lewis of Jeanerette, La.
passed through Morgan City ycster-
day en- route to visit his brother in
Rhoda, La.
Mr.. C. R. Brownell made a flying
trip to Franklin Saturday.
Miss Carrie Mass arrived Saturday
to be the guest of her sisters, the
Misses Roes.
Mr.. Simeneaux, superintendent Of
the S. P. r. r. was in town on Sat
urday
Mrs. Hymen Roes entertained the
Five Hundred Club on last Friday.
Miss Meta Shannon won the club
prize and Mrs. Leon Kahn won the
consolation prize.
Mr.. Stewart representing Carlos
Coon Co., Of st. Louis, Mo-, was in
town last Friday visiting his trade.
Mr.. George Forgey who is en-
ployeed with the Jeanerette Lumber
Co., arrived Saturday to spend few
day with his mother, Mrs. w. H.
Forgey.
Mr.. Mayor is sick at his home with
pneumonia.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07
SAM BLUM'S DOING 1T

MIR. Sam Blum, proprietor of THE
FAD, will be glad to wait upon you
each afternoon for the latest edition
of THE MORGAN CITY DAILY
REVIEW. You pay three cents per
copy, or MIR. Blum will take your or
der for subscription by week, month
at a great saving to you.
THE DAILY REVIEW i. now a
member of the ASSOCIATED
PRESS and receives the latest news
from all parts of the earth by tele-
graph daily. YOU can get this news
in THE REVIEW hours ahead of
any other paper.
Ask MIR. Blum to explain the
merit of the Associated Press news
service, also the reason WHY YOU
SHOUL READ THE DAILY RE-
VIEW.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07
BERWICK NEWS
pneumonia.

Mrs. T. Russo of Morgan City was
a Berwick visitor.
Mr.. Rudolph Thorgeson by vault
ing II feet, 9 inches at the Tulane
L. S. u, track meet, yesterday, won
first place.
Mrs. Chas. Drury returned to her
home after several days stay in New
Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. M. Hauech left
for Franklin where they will spend
several days with friends.
Mrs. P. Wilson and daughter re-
turned from Hammond, La, where
they have been visiting relatives and
friends.
Mildred Alice, infant daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Casper, was TAX
en- suddenly ill and died of pneu-
monia.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Care of
Franklin were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Poncio of Berwick Sun
day.
Poncio's Pharmacy at Berwick
have added an ice cream parlor to
their business lines.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07

Mr.. C. S. E. Holland, banker and
cattleman, of Victoria, Texas was in
Morgan City last week, looking over
the vast beef cattle pasture lands on
Avoca Island, where he was the
guest of Mr.. E. A. Pharr. Mr.. Hol-
land is president Of the Interstate
Inland Waterway League, and is
deeply interested in the develop
ment for deep water for not only his
native State of Texas, but Louisiana
as we'll. Mr.. Holland was much i'm
pressed with the fine pasture lands
he saw here, and it is understood he
may later become interested in graz
ing cattle in this section, where he &C.
knowledges superior pasture lands
may be found on every hand.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07
HARBOR DEFENSE PLANNED

A letter from the Hon. Whit. P.
Martin, M. c., to a citizen states
that steps have been taken by the
War Department to provide pretec-
ton for the local harbor and the
mouth Of the Atchafalaya River, but
that the means could not be made
public. In regard to the matter Of
Inter-Coas.al Canal and public high
ways Mr.. Martin writes as follows:
"The Intercoastal Canal matter is
now up to the War Department, the
President having refused to endorse
the Rivers and Harbors bill in its en-
tirety, and having indicated to the
Rivers and Harbors Committee that
they should report bill carrying
only the projects that had the ap-
proval Of the War Department
"Now the road question is of
course an important one and I agree
with YOU that the Police Juries of
the various Parishes should meet and
cooperate in this matter. While as
indicated by Eenator Broussard the
War Department already has this
roadway upon its map. I am yet of
the opinion that they will not at this
time undertake the construction and
completion Of this road, as there are
so many more important projects
which must meet with their attention
at once. However, will take great
pleasure in calling the matter to
their attention, and cooperate with
our Senators in every possible way"
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07
ENLISTINC MOTHER EARTH
by Reinette Lovewel of the
Vigilantes)

1t doesn't look as if CONSUMPTION
of vacant lots is going to be neces-
sary Those in control Of big bare
plots are hurrvinr to volunteer them
to the agriculturists who are mobil-
izing in the cities and large towns
all over the country. In these days
popular opinion is very much against
allowing any land to be idle when
there are so many willing hands to
cultivate it. The United States of
America needs food, and may need
it a lot worse than it does now.
There is no reason in the world why
vegetables in abundance cannot be
raised right in congested communi-
ties by utilizing the perfectly good
ground that has been ablossom with
tropically colored bill posters.
AS it is necessary to have such
land property prepared for planting
the best plan Of procedure seems to
be to have it handled by responsible
committees, to whom application
can be made by those who wish to
volunteer their services as cultiva-
tors. Aldermanic Boards and De-
partments of Education are taking
up the matter with the idea of en-
listing thousands of schools boys
during the summer. Plots 2Ox1OO
feet have been planned for some
cities. Bureaus of registration Of
such lots and of persons willing to
till them free of charge, help sys-
tematize matters and are now in ex-
istence in a large number of COM
munities.
Women and school children are
entering Fundamentally into the
idea of making idle plots produc-
tive. Working in groups under the
direction of competent gardener
the increased supply of foodstuffs
by fall will be a tremendous factor
in the welfare of the city dwellers.
Besides, the novel JOY of working
out in the open to make the earth
yield an increase is bound to bring
health and solid satisfaction to those
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07
PERSONALS

ur. J. D. Lack returned to Hous-
hon, Texas Saturday evening
u.ve YOU subscribed for a war
Ihoud. Do so today
.rr !. W. PADDOCK FOR IN
l,uRANcE.
With numerous pay rolls being
,~..;huted Saturday evening, mer-
..rts report business to have been
most satisfactory
Mamie Syrup in 10c cans; Pure
syrup in 1oc and 15c cans at Dyer
Lehman Co.
what have you at home that you
\ Ia like to sell? Try the Review
! '.,umns. You can find a buyer.
" Dave Frohlichstein, has re-
.-,ed from New York and joined
his family here.
Daily Review 40 cents per month
delivered to your home.
It pays to advertise if you use the
..r,mns of the Review.
pur YOUR dimes in a garden and
6ollars will grow.
Mrs. Bernauer of Patterson has
len the guest of Mrs. M. E. Norman
he past week.
Ring No. 6 for Woundine if you
.re accidentally injured, bruised,
.h-Peoples Drug Store.
Mr. Dave Kahn has returned to
Nav Orleans after spending several
I here.
Have you tried A. D. S. Peridixc
.oo,h psste?-Peoples Drug Co.
Mr. W. C. Bocage Of Houma, La.
N. a business visitor here this
morning.
AUTO FOR H1RE-Night and
day service. Moderate prices-Ring
Draena's Residence. Prone 29O or
r;miclli's saloon Phone 50. Gus
n,.ona Prop. 1wk.
Mr.. A. G. McLavy of Baton Rouge
ms in the city Sunday.
Nh. T. A. Porter of Lafayette was
I visitor to this city yesterday.
Mr.. R. H. Olivier was a business
visitor to New Orleans Sunday.
HOUSE FOR RENT in Ditch's
Annex 6 rooms, hall, electric lights,
city water, sanitary. Alppy to J. J.
Greenwood, Ramos, La.
Mrs. VIM. Kreisle and Mrs. Cass
Jolley returned on Saturday from
La, where they attended
the annual convention Of the East
ern Star. New iberia was chosen as
Tie place for the next convention.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07
DYLECO TALKS

You bet it pays to advertise: but
you must have merit in the article
or advertising will not help. We ad-
vertise DYLECO COFFEE and that
IS why we can buy it in TON
LOTS. Thing Of that, will you. We
are selling pure coffee when we sell
you DYLECO and you get it at the
old price THIRTY CENTS THF.
POUND. If you have never used
D1LECO rin% Cor a can today.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07
Editor-Lecturer, Who
Is to Speak Here
Chautauqua Week

(HARLES L. FICKLIN, who Is tt
lecture on the Redpath Chautau
qua program here. is an editor
and lecturer who speaks rs he writes
clearly and with force.
The Chautauqua has a new figure
with new ideas in Mr.. Ficklin. pio
neer in the philosophical field who ir
blazing his trail is not afraid to strike
into regions off the beaten path and
whose ak cuts deep.
Ficlslin makes his hf.arers think. But
he makes them laugh as we'll. His
lectures are the result of nearly a
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07

score Of years of aggressive newspa'
per life, where he has met all classes
Of people with all sorts Of problems
problems with which he himself has
been wrestling for years. His listen
ers know they are dealing with man
who has lived his lectures.
His lecture Men and Machinery" is
q journey into the realm Of the work
er to ascertain whether under the pres.
ent industrial system man owns the
apparatus he has built up or whether
he Is tool Of the social machinery.
His researches into the relative influ.
ence Of heredity and environment are
alive with questions with new angle
TO them. Mr.. Fjcklin has the rare abil.
ity Of looking at life from the stand
points not usually taken. He dis
cusses his questions fairly. He lodges
no issues. He strips away the exter'
ualities and hews to the line and deals
with fundamentals. His lectures are
for men and women with red blood In
their veins.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07

There is more Catarrh IN this section
OF the country than ak other diseases
put together, and for years it was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors pre-
scribed local remedies. and by constant
ly falling to cure with local treatment.
pronounced it incurable. Catarrh is a
local disease. greatly Influenced by con-
stitutiOnal conditions and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Toledo. Ohio. is a consti-
tutional remedy. is taken internally
and acts thrL the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces OF the System. One Hundred
Dollars reward is offered for any case
that Halls Catarrh Cure fails to cure.
Send FOR circulars and testimonials.
-. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Solo by Druggists. &c
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07
who have hitherto worked only in

who have hitherto worked only in
doors.
Now that the whole nation is cam
paigning against waste, everybody
interested in gardening is beginning
to realize that there must be no
waste of land, seed or labor. To ac-
complish this result garden primers
issued by Federal, State and local
organizations are in great demand
and read with the avidity given to
best sellers. For no matter how pa
triotic an agriculturist may be, to
get good crops he has to know whe-
deep in the soil, or an inch, and not
to stick in his corn on the cob.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07

THOSE VIC C.,-.E for some
thing delicious and yet inexpensive
will be happily satisfied with one of
our Appeti2inG little Stones Cakes.
There is 4 'ar~" variety from
which to che So, very one of which
is good, Ct an I'd wholesome
cheaper to l3y t, IN make-two for
a quarter.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07
WILLIAM BLUMBERC
THE OPTICIAN

Will be in Morgan City at the Off
ce of DR.. C. c. deGravelles, Monday
and Tuesday, May z, 8. All those in
need of proper fitting spectacles or
eye glesses will do well to call on
him and have their eyes scientifical-
~ tested.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07
LIBERTY LOAN

This bank will be pleased to receive
subscriptions to the 8 IL per cent
Liberty Loan, up to June Is, at no
expense to the subscriber.
II BANK OF MORGAN CITY
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-07

The Daily Review is the best ten
cents worth that you can buy.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-27
STATE FEDERATION MEETS.

National war questions were taken
up at the first session of the council
of the Idaho State Federation of Wo-
mems clubs held this forenoon at the
Owyhee hotel. The session was pre-
sided over by Mrs. NJ. ]. Sweeley, of
Twin Falls, the state president. The
three subjects discussed were Red
Cross affairs, navy work and national
defense. The session of the council
was unusually well attended, more
than 80 delegates being present. The
first and second districts were repre-
sented by splendid delegations.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-27
The Little News of Boise

headquarters to discuss local work
with w. e. Lucia, the Boise boys di-
rector.
l.. F.. Collins, formerly a Boise resi-
dent, but now a prosperous farmer
near Hagerman. is in the city on busi-
ness.
Mrs. ID. r. Brazel and son have re-
turned to their home in New Meadows
after visit in Boise.
Miss Ida l.. Grsham has gone to Nc
Minville, Ore, for an indefinite stay.
Fred and Raymond Briggs and Celas
Holbrook have gone to McMinvillc,
Ore. where they will attend school.
Mrs. George Bisbee and son have
gone to Salt Lake where they will live.
Mrs. Jennie Stuart has gone to Mis-
souri, Valley, Ia, on visit. .
William r. Graham, who has been
visiting here, has returned to his home
in Muscatine. la.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Oakley have
gone to Portland and Seaside for few
weeks.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-27
TYPOS WITH SECOND IDAHO.

Three members of the Boise Typo
graphical union are among the Idaho
troops to be stationed at Camp Greene,
Charlotte, N. c. They are Captain
Dan F. Banks Of G company. Private
Everett Herman of B company and AL
bert jefferson of the regimental band.
f. F. Cation, secretary of the local
union, has written to the Charlotte
union secretary asking that the mem
bers be shown every consideration.
The local union is keeping the dues of
it's members in the service of the coun-
try paid up.