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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
FACES TASK
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Announcement from Paris that ZOO
prisoners were taken by the French yes
terday in operations between the Vesle
and the Aisne rivers is significant of the
difficulty OF getting troops back safely
out of an abandoned fighting line. There
has been 10 hint Of French attack on
a large scale on this front and the Der.
lin statements have characterized the
movement as withdrawal. Only q
narrow front was involved. yet 1900 men
left as rear guards were captured.
To withdraw the whole 2o0-mile front
where the Allied and American forces
are charging forwa I'd day after day will
be stupsndous task. With constantly
increasing superiority Of numbers and
gun-power resting with Marshal Foch.
observers here believe the retreat will
be difficult beyond words. There is no
possibility. it was said. Of forecasting
what may happen. Some officers here
think the Germans figure that surren-
der of the coast line will draw the
French and Belgian armies in that d.
rection. thus easing the strain against
the Lille triangle of towns long enough
to permit them to carry out q with
drawai. To the south, another critical
situation is developing. 1t seems Ger
tain to offset the German leaders plan
Of withdrawal from the most advanced
ground they hold about Rheims, gradu.
ally Strengthening and shortening their
lines as they went, and with the move
ment screened by machine gun rear
guard battle.
The British sma SIN north of st. Qucn-
tin. however. has opened the way to the
valley Of the Croise and the investment
Of Laon from the north. The fail Of
Lafere. already encircied on three sides
by the French and the swift develop
ment of an attacking lire along the
flank of the withdrawal, seems immi-
rent Already the Germans have given
up the high ground just northwest Of
Rheims that has been their center Of
resistance on that 'front.' The French
now face them for some distance along
the Rhems-IIaon road with open ground
at the Germans backs. Incidentally an.
other pocket is developing Just east Of
Rheims that the enemy cannot disre-
gard. An extension OF the withdrawal
TO this sector appears logical process.
1t would cause little surprise II a wholly
rev assault developed with the next day
Or two with the French striking directly
northward from Rheims and the lines
east OF that place to a junction with the
advancing French army west OF the Ar.
come. The open ground through which
the German retirement must carry them
looks attra active to many observers as
the scene of possible open warfare with
the odds all on Marshal Foch's side. The
situation on the Belgian coast springs
up again the suggestion Of a flank at
, tack by sea. There was some specula.
ton tonight as to whether II might NOT
prove possible to force landing and as.
sail the enemy. as reports say the Ger.
, man seacOast batteries were being with.
drawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features OF the Days Dealings in Al
the Leading Stocks

New York, Oct. MANY mixed
Changes were registered during today's
cratic and less active stock market.
Shares displayed further heaviness
winch again extended to issues in no
way identified with a group. Aside from
the tenor Offering dispatches, there was
little in the days developments 10
prompt further offerings of war stocks,
other than that such a course proba bly,
suited the purposes of professional in
terests.
Publlc participation was Sighted judg-
ing from the inactivity of commission
houses and the selling at no time sug-
gested liquidation of an important char
actef, save in few isolated instances.
I. S. Steel was again under fire re-
acting slightly over a point but fetriev-
ing most of its loss at the end. Recog-
nlzed war shares. notably Bethlehem
Steel. Baldwin Locomotive and half a
score others engaged in the snanufac-
ture of munitions and ordnance, added
one to three points to recent reversals
Rails failed TO bear out their promise of
the previous day, denoting moderate
heaviness under an early demonstration
OF strength by Union Pacific and Read
ing. Low priced rails, q feature OF the
early week. were dull and little changed
OILS, motors. shippings. coppers. to-
baccos and utilities featured the con-
points. Mexican Petroleum and Texas
Company rising spiritedly in the tina,
hour with material rallies in most cases.
steady tone ruling at the close. Sales
amounted to 635,0o0 shares.
Bonds were irregular. Liberty issues
as well as internationals showed no de-
gregated sS35OoOo.
Old United States bonds were UNI
changed on call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Health Hints

To insure good health train chill.
drcn to acquire good habits Of living.
Habits are acquired by steady, daily
practice by daily routine.
The following is a typical program.
Read IT. Have each child make a copy
to memorizc and to post on The wall
in his room at home. Make the daily
routine part Of the instruction N hy-
gicne.
Rise promptly when awake. Throw
the bed clothes over the foot of the
the bed.
Take breathing and setting up ex.
erciscs appropriate TO the grade.
Wash, hot water. soap and hand
brush on face. neck. hands and
chest. Clean finger nails.
Clean the teeth. Brush the gums
and the whole mouth and rinse the
mouth.
Drink glass Of water.
Dress with inspection Of clothes as
to cleanliness.
AT breakfast eat slowly and masti-
cate well.
Prepare for school. Books and
clothes clean and in order.
Observe regulations as to entering
school.
Care for outer clothing. attention
Ia order Of desk and prepare for
morning inspection"
Watch sitting posture and standing
posture i'm school.
Drink water at recess. Use individ-
ual drinking cup.
Return to home for lunch without
lettering. Wash before lunch. Eat
slowly.
Play and fresh air after school.
Lessons. Pay attention to study and
finish the work.
Wash and prepare for the evening
meal.
Prepare for bed. Attend the toilet.
wash, put clothes in order. open win
dow and &C to bed early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Target Not His Mark

The officers mess was discussing
rife shooting.
'Ill bet any one here" said one
young lieutenant. that ! can fire 20
shots at 200 yards and call each shot
correctly without waiting for the
marker. I'll stake box Of cigars
can"
Done" cried the major.
The whole mess was on hand early
next morning to sec the experiment
tried. The lieutenant fired.
Miss" he calmly announced.
a second shot.
Miss" he repeated.
Here, there. Hold on" protested
the major. What are you trying to
do? You're not shooting for the tar
get at ALL"
"Of course not" admitted the lieu.
tenant, I'm firing for those cisars."
And he got them.-B. H.. in Chicago
Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Eostcc Stock Market
New York Produce Market

New York. Oct. 2.
WHFAT-Spot stead.- 20 red 23il
track New York
CORN-Spot weak: No. yellow 167 "a
and No. 3 Fellow l5s "a cost and freight
New York.
OATS-Spot easy: standard s4hAs.
IAARD-Weak; middle west 2655a 2S55.
+ l. I T z r - Unsteady; receipts ss0;;
creamery higher than extras Il STAG;
creamery extras. 81 score. 81: creamery
hrsts 5saq69s: packing stock current
make No. .oAt.1
EGGS-Steady; receipts 12.i.5: fresh
Gathered extras 56d57: freEh gathere
regular packed extra firsts AU55; do.
flrsts s2G So: state. Pa. and nearby west.
ern hennery white fine 10 fancy ssn13:
state. pa. and nearby hennery browns
5sncG: do. gathered browns and mixed
cc,oru 5G457.
POTATOES-St Steady: Marie 80 lbs. 81
@ 40; sweets. eastern shore yellow bbi.
325nyT5.
CABBAGES-Easies: per ton 200. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
MADISON

Next Sunday Is to be observed as
Go to Church Day" at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church. At the Sun
day school hour there will be a pa
triotic rally day service entitled "A
Call to the Colors." The theme for
the evening service will be 1.-THE
Springs and Conduits OF Gods Love"
The \cal Liberty loan com nitree
report that about two-thirds Of Mad
fson's quota has been subscribed
and there is a bright prospec: that
the town will go over the top this
week.
William Dilworth has moved his
family from Head street 10 the
rent vacated by E. w. Maxim ON
Weston avenue. Archie Spencer will
move into tbs rent vacated by Mr..
Dilworth.
Word was received by Madison
friends Tuesday Of the death OF
Clayton Crosby in Franklin. n. H.
MIR. Crosby was formerly a we'll
known resident OF Arson for a num-
Der Of years and moved to Franklin
only a few months ago.
Lem Adams OF Co. B. Of the 73rd
Regiment Infantry. and stationed at
Camp Gevens. arrived home Wednes-
Gay forenoon Tor Q few days fur
Tough.
D. L. Churchill, who has been
working in Boston for the past six
months. arrived home Tuesday night
for a two-weeks vacation.
Messrs. William and o. H. Dill
worth went to Belfast Wednesday to
attend the funeral Of their father
Martin Dilworth.
A telegram was received Wednes-
day morning announcing the death
OF Mrs. Ernest Brown in franklin.
n. II. Mrs. Brown is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Wixon II this
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
BOWDOIN CORPS
TO ORGANIZE
FOOTBALL TEAM

Brunswick. Oct. AT a meet
ing OF the Corps this after
noon it was voted to organize a
post football team and practice will
begin Immediately. Lieut.. w. II.
Wright, the acting commander Of the
Corps, has issued an order that ev-
cry enlisted man must take part in
some prescribed form of athletics
from $50 70 4.45 every afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Chicago. Oct. Z
HOGS-Receipts 1900. Market Is to .
fully 81 lower than Monday. Butchers
lea5QiS65; light l9o0Gl950: packing 1850
1900: rough 176001S00. Pigs. good and
choice 170oIlS00.
CATTLE-Receipts 12,0oo. steers clos
. higher: calves steady to q higher.
Beef cattle: Good, choice and prime 1877
@1s60: common and medium 1oo06l57s
Butcher stock: Cows and heifers 725@1
1875; Gamers and cutters 6OeQ75O. Stock
ers and feeders: Good. choice and fancs
107561S15; inferior, common and medium
715IiJ5. Veal calves: Good and ch0ice
l7751lS25
SHEEP-Receipts 5000. Good to hes,
fat lambs steady; others and sheep SLOW
to lower. Prime l600a16I5: medium and
good li00I16OO: culls S1IlaO Ewes
choice and prime l0ScI1lOo: medium anl
good 9G04l050; culls 350Qo5O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
BOWDOIN NAVAL
UNIT HAS 40
OF REQUIRED IS

Brunswick, Oct. 2.-Assistant Sur
geon Elmer II. Morrison. U. S. N, ar
rived at Bowdoin college this after
noon to assist Chief Gunner John NJ
McEwan. enrolling officer for the
naval section Of the student army
training corps in organizing this unit
Physical examinations will begin
Thursday morning. ThC@ far 30 out
Of the 65 men wanted for the section
have enrolled. Enlistments in the
naval section are open to boys from
IS to II who are qualified for the
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Il Was Correct

This teacher was having some trou-
BILE with n certain pupil in grammar.
Now. little girl. would 1t be proper
to say. You can't learn me MOTH
ingT"
"Yes'm. II would" replied the girl.
"Oh: Perhaps you'll tell me- why!"
cause you can't" -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
ALLIES TO RECOGNIZE A.
ARABS IN PALESTINE ia

London. Oct. Tho allied govern.
ogniZe the pelligcrent states Of the
Arab forces flghting as auxiliaries
with the allies against the common
ARMY in Palestine and Syria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Alice-Td hate to feel that was
the wife Of a man who married me
simply for my beauty.
Marie--Of course you would. dear.
Being married TO q blind man would
be awfully disagreeabie. should
think.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
New York Money Market

- New fOFK, Uct. Z
Mercantile paper 6.
Sterling 6O-day bills 473
Commercial 60-day bills on banks AZ,
Commercial 60-day bills 4.72A. demand
4s5.45, cables 4.76.55
Francs. demand 5.47s. cables 5.46i.
Guilders. demand 456. cables 46,.
Lire. demand So cables 635.
Rubles, demand 49,. cables IA nominal
Mexican dollars 49,
Government bonds firm.
Railroad bonds irregular.
Time loans strong: GO days. 90 days
and six months. 6 bid
Call money strong: high 6. low G. rul-
ing rate s. closing bid 81 offered at 6,
last loan g. Bank acceptances A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Rudolph Manderson. chief of I

Rudolph MandeFson. chief Of the
southern party Of Stesansson arctic ex-
petition, has received a letter from Rev.
II. Giriing. Emanuel. Saskatoon, who
for the last three years has been trying
to reach the so-called blond Eskimos.
In = years time the party had sue
ceeded in travelling only Is miles along
the coast. 10 great were the difficulties
experienced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
SUGAR-Raw steady;
rs; fine granulated go.
centrifugal
Boston produces Market

Boston, Oct.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle &92.
BUTTER-Northern SltGe2l; western
s11elA.
CHEESE-New York twins 2f2T30A.
CORNING. yellow 16SQlsS
EGGS-Choice hennery and nearby Is
@.s; western 52T5T.
HAY-No. j grade timothy s15o63soo
HANDSPRING 25@ 8.
PORK-Mefium backs $50.
SUGAR-Granulated, % Dbl. lots, go.
NEAL-l5a6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
U. s. TROOPS RECEIVE
NEWS OF ARMISTICE

American Headquarters in France
Oct. News Of the Bulgarian armis-
tice has been received with rejofcings
by the troops who shouted it across
to the enemy lines where the lines
were near enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
CHICAGO Produce Market

Chicago. Oct. :
Bearish crop estimates together with
important fresh military successes by
the Entente Allies led to pronounced
weakness at times today in the corn
market. The close was unsettled, Is to
"a net lower, with November 10 3-S to
l29 SIS and December ~ 81 to II rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
WALL STREET =
Reported bv HAYDEN. stor. 4 G.

Reported by Hayden, Stone & Co.
Members New York Stock Exc, Bos-
ton Stock Exc. New York Cotton Exs.,
Chicago Board Of Trade. Portland
Branch Office. $50 Middle St, New Eng.
land Telephone 1862, 1865.
WIN. Il! PORTER, Mgr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Found

Harley DAVIDSON BICYCLE,
Massachusetts license. on my premises
at Ea. Readfield Sept. e. Owner can
have same by proving property and
paying charges. Geo. W. Merrill.
oct2d1wks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
AD
RATES
PAYABLE IN ADVANCE

oe Q word fer I time.
'ee Q word fer 3 times consecutive.
|oe Q wsrd for 8 times consecutive.
stra inssrtieps pro rata.
Do advertisement taken for less
than 2se.
Charges for this class of
advertising are too small to
|profitably charge en- our books.
Il Count the words in your ad
ind send payment with your
order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

HOSPITAL STREET RESIDENCE
Handsome II story house of rooms with garage at
tached Electric lights part hard wood floors city
ter, toilet and furnace These buildings in fine repair
and the price is low for immediate sale.
+. E. NEWBERT AGENCY, AUGUSTA, MAINE
REAL ESTATE OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS LISTED FOR SALE
WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER EVERYTHING sALAsLE
SOLD ON COMMISSION THIS AGENCY HAS SOLD ABOUT
EVERYTHING FROM A DESERTED CHURCH TO SECOND
HAND RAILROAD BRIDGE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

NOW is JUST THE TIME FOR
you to bring in our harness that needs
a little repairing "A stitch in time
saves nine" We can please you and do
it quickly. II you cannot bring it in
yourself. send it by parcel post and we
Will return it to you. Also new and
second hand harness at the right price.
Gerrish 4 Smith. Is Silver Street, Wat
erviile. Maine. Tel. 1862 sept25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

FOUR OR FIVE KEYS. RETURN
to G. a. Eilinwood's store and r.>ceire
reward oct3,2i
LADY'S HAT. BETWEEN ISLAND
Park and Pearl ST.. Augusta. Finder
leave at Hersey's Shoe Store. Reward
oct2Itf
WILL PERSON SEEN PICKING
up parcel in Toe. store Monday. Sept q.
return 20 Journal. no questions viii oe
asked. octld3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Observation-Disclosures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

LARGE STOCK OF PLoWS, HAIR
stee, drag heads rock pickers. crow
bars. corn knives, manure forks. hay
knives. hay hooks, baling wire. feed cut
tiers. Come right in and get our prices.
Gerrish & Smith. Is Silver street, Wat
erville, Maine. Tel 1863 sept25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

o',y boards. jrnc. spruce, hr or hem-
lock. delivered Ut our mill ia Card.
ner. James wslker & Son Co, Card
Ger. Ts!echope 321 - 1eb2:dsf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Stop. Look. Listen

You can save money by joining our
Club offer on Sharples Cream Separa-
tors. You can own one of these Sepa-
rators easily, little down, and a
little week. Only eight of these
Separators to be sold in this Club
offer. Gerrish and Smith, is Silver
ST., Waterville, Me. Tel. 469.
sept30dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
FLEEcED HOSE AND UNDER.

wear. vests pants and union suits. for
women, boys and girls. also big line Of
outing robes and blankets. kmono
aprons. fall hats and waists. at II. j..
Merrick'S. saspt2Stl1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

at big sacrifice. Easy terms, 500 a
month or will trade towards 5-passenger
car. Maurice w. Royal. Hallowell, Me-
septyd6ts
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-12

Blacks are now holding their Big
Before Christmas Sale of Wom-
ems Ready-to- Wear-see hte best
values in Fargo.-adv.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-12
FiUe DakOt1gnS
RebOrted Dead

Five North Dakota men are re-
ported dead in today's casualty lists.
Sergt. George e. Foster. Minor, and
Private Earl Kneeland Medina and
John Ryhus. New Rockford, are re-
ported dead Of disease.
Private James r. Splitter, Cando. is
reported killed in action.
Those reported severely wounded
are: Sergt. Howard L. Pierce,
Rocsmount, and Privates Roy T..
Thompson. Cando; John Selin, Grand
Forks; John Pawbukojtis. Fargo:
William F. Latter, Wahpeton; John
I. Mayer. Devils Lake; Bonnie Pc
dergon, Norwich; Samuel A. Ander-
son. r 4, Donnybrook; Henry L. BosA
sart, Merricourt; Roy c. Railing,
Lansford and Andrew NJ. Nelson,
Voss.
Privates Theodore A. Wick. Wat
ford City, and Efstratios Vayianes,
Leith. are reported wounded. degree
unknown.
Private Tycho Weigelt Drake is
reported slightly wounded.
The following privates are report
ed missing in action: Andrew S.
Hofmeister cakes; Alfred Holman,
Powers Lake; Harry William Boyd.
Ayr: Odin Stray, Stanley; Enoch w.
Knutson. Horace; John II. Kyamme,
Mackinock; AL oliver Webb. Park
River; Fred Eisenbeis, Danzig: Bert
Melvin Fossen, Fingal; and Joe
Chalupinkl Belfield; and Corp. John
p Heinz Manda1
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-12
167 MORE PuPlla

fUF WOFtE TUFtE9
Can be received at Dakota BUSH
ness College. 1t is better to enter
now than to wait until the opening OF
the mid winter term, January 2. D,
B. C. is big, successful school hav-
ing seats and expert teachers for
about 500 pupils. No crowding.-
publicity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-12
Equity to Haze
Elevator Line

The Equity Cooperative exchange,
st. Paul, viii increase its capital
stock from 100000 to $4,000, 900,
and will own and control a line OF
100 grain elevators in North Dakota
by next fall according to F. B. Wood,
Deering, n. D., member OF the board
of directors of the exchange, who
was a Fargo victor Wednesday.
The board OF directors has de-
cided to expand and take in new
capital to meet the demands upon
the business" Mr.. Wood said. eve
expect to sell the stock among the
farmers of North and South Dako-
Ia, Minnesota and Iowa.
Mr.. Wood declared that the ex-
change handled 100000 bushels of
grain last fall. and would handle H.
100000 by Aug. 81, 1919. He. pre-
dicted a period OF great prosperity
for North Dakota and the northwest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-12

Follow the crowds to Blacks
Big Sale Of Coats. Suits and Dresses
now going on.--adv.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-12
Hagen liz Line
For. Examiner

Bismarck, n. D., Dec. 12.-Reports
are current here that If James r.
Waters, state examiner, persists in
his often expressed intention of re-
signing at the close OF his present
term. which ends Jan. 1, H. j. Hagen,
of the Scandinayian-Anaer bank
at Fargo. will be appointed to sue
coed him. 1t has. not been definitely
stated. however, that Examiner Wat
ers viii retire.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-12-12
BUDGET AT soTTINEAu.

State Commission Studying Needs
of The Institutions.
Bottineau, n. D., Dec. 12.-The
state budget commission is here to-
day studying the needs of the Bot
tineau normal school. Tomorrow
the board will be at Devils Lake, GO
ing from there TO Grand Forks. Yes
terday the board studied the needs
of the Dunseith sanitarium.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
NEARLY BILLION DOLLARS
FOR RAILWAY BE7TERMENT
Railroad Administration Approves
Program for Increasing Efficiency
Of Transportation.
LITTLE NEW CONSTRUCTION
Labor. Money and Material Must All
Be Used Where 1t Will Count to
One Great Cause Of Winning War
for Civilization.
rBy Associated Press.1

WASHINGTON. May 2o.-Nearly a
billion dollars will be used by the ma
tons railroads this year for improve
ments and equipments. according to a
budget approved and published o-day
by the railroad administration, au-
thorizinE the expenditure of $e37,ee1,-
31s
Total capital expenditures approved
which amount to approximately three
times as much as spent in any one OF
the last three years provide s440.oT1, 900
for additions and bcttcrments, such as
stations. and other property improve
ment: S479,686,000 for equipment, and
Sls.2o3.ooo for extensions.
BY the figures Secretary McAdoo
made it plain that the administration,
while not encouraging extension OF
tracks during the war emergency, will
allow the roads to make many improve
ments which they have neglected dur
ing the past three years.
Railroad administration officials to-
day cxplainin that the approvals were
only tentative. said tho figures were
more likely to be increased rather than
decreased later in the year, particu-
larry since purchase OF many more
freight cars than arc already ordered
is contemplated.
WILL BE VERY SMALL
NEW LINE CONSTRUCTION
Construction of new lines will be
less this year than in any year since
the Civil War. The allowances indi-
cate that between ESQ and 800 miles
will be constructed, a compared with
$50 miles last year. 100 in 1916, 933
in 1915 and 1889 in 1914. The admin
istration's attitude is that during the
war emergency railroads should not
take money. labor and materials for
new lines which cannot be of great
assistance to the transportation system
for several years.
Many of the allowances for additions
and betterments will 20 to extend ter
minal facilities and storage houses
particularly in the East Construction
of lines and buildings has been stopped
by cutting off funds in comparatively
few cases. these mainly in the West.