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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-08-06
JAPAN'S WAR PROGRAM
By Patrick Gallagher.

By Patrlck Gallagner-
 The last Japanese budget carried, among other naval items, more than $50 100000 for construction. Of this amount about s125,000,000 is being spent on new ships. over s21,000.000 in improvements modifying the pre- vious program, and more than s4.000.- 000 in meeting increased cost of ma terials.
 The new warships," says MT. Yei. kichi Hidaka, a member of the Diet, twill include ? battle cruisers and a number of light cruisers, destroyers. submarines. and special-service ships. These are to be added to the s bat tleships and 4 battle cruisers previous ly authorized. By the year 1923, when the new plan is carried out, Japan will possess IA big battleships. But since by that time 1 battleship and cruis- CTS will be beyond the allowable age limit. that would leave only II units in the first line of battle. This will be remedied by the introduction of a further naval program, in 1921, by which other first line of battieships will be constructed and the principle Of the eight-eight squadron be main tained. It is clear from study of the Government naval plans that the idea underlying the program is not to build big ships so much as to provide the navy with an ample supply of ships for quick action. according to the lessons afforded in the present war.
 Training Experts.
 But, while it is the plan Of the authorities to devote chief attention to the construction of minor craft for attack and surprise. he program in re- gard to the eight-eight principle will not be neglected but will be hurried forward as fast os supply of material will permit One of the most impor- tant duties demanding the attention Of Japan is the training of experts in technical ability for the the construc- cion Of warships, both great and small For this reason, expert workers have been sent obraod to assist in the vast construction work now going on in the allied countries"
 The eight eight principle is the pro- gram of eight large battle ships and eight battle cruisers to each squadron Of the line. Mir. Hidaka explains that it is generally understood that the Japanese Government has in mind, and probably in action, "a plan much large than that. but expediency re- quires reticence as to it's nature"
 The army items in the budget in clude about $28,000,000 for comple- ton of equipment, spread over six years from 1918. An extra amount of about $6,500, 900 was tackled on for equipment already contracted for and being supplied. These figures may seem very small when compared with cur own and European military ap- lpropriations; but there are two yen to every American dollar, and the Japanese war office knows how to make a yen go a very long way. The
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-08-06

actual reorganization or the army is proceeding at a lively gait. Special
 attention is being paid to aviation. Feats in Japanese Shipbuilding From the throne to the laborer's hut one word is on the lips of every Jap
 ships" Japan is building
 ships, and more ships.
 In 1853 and 1854. Japan did not pos
 sess a single seagoing ship. She had scrapped a great mercantile marine and outlawed a huge Asiatic trade in {! the early part of the seventeenth cen tury when she sealed up her shores against contact wit hwestern trouble
 makers. For some time after the Per
 ry and Townsend Harris treaties. Jap
 an had her hands full of domestice problems. She had no time, spare
 labor, nor money to devote to the buil-
 ding or purchase of ships. She was
 content to get along as best she could, and in the wars of 1894 and 1904, she
 realized her handicap as an insular nation with not enough ships.
 Mr. Archibald Hurd and others paid tribute to the speed with which she
 set about correcting the deficiency The Risen Sun became great fac tor, not merely in the Pacific trade.
 but in around-the.world trade. Mir. T. Funada. an expert on ships. con- menting upon the development of
 great new dockyards north and south of Osaka and Kobe and the establish ment of the powerful Asano Shipbuild- in O., on the Pacific side of Nippon, says these mark new stage in the progress of shipbuilding in Japan pointing t othe day when Japan will
 be the second great shipbuilding coun- , try in the world
 Last year more than 450 ships were
 launched, representing a tonnage of 450,000 In 1914 the total tonnage was but 136.000; in 1916, 100000. It is certain that the 1918 figures will show a phenomenal rise. Already 121 docks are working night and day, each dock with ships, etc, for vessels of over 1000 tons. The largest estimate of launching capacity placed the total
 above 60O,000; but it is an open sec
 ret that the actual output will be far above arrangements made with our
 Government The 514,000 tons of shipping that Japan is supplying to us for war needs includes the following steamers: The Ceylon Maru (6,440
 tons), Tottori Maru (9,660 tons) Kirin Maru (5,500), Tosa. Maru G,600 tons) Penang Maru (8,200 tons), Jinsen Ma I'll (5,500 tons) angoon Maru (S,1O0) and two other ships of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha fleet; the Indo Maru (7,900 tons), the Java Maru 7,900 tons), the Malay Maru t7,1O0 tons),
 from the Osaka Shosen Kaisha flag; the Seiyo Maru (10,300 tons) and the Persia Maru (4.750 tons), from the Toyo Risen Kaisha; the Miyoji Maru (4,300 tons), and the Kenzan Maru (s,17O tons), fro mthe Mitsui Bussan Kaisha; the Komakata Maru (4,320 tons), and Oraru Maru (4,000 tons) from the Yamashita Steamship Co,
 and four other ships under 5000 tons. About 10000 tons of shipping now
 on the stocks will be delivered by
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-08-06

Reports fro mover the country gen. orally clearly show that the thrift movement is taking deep root. It nearly all directions there is evidence that economy and retrenchment is be- coming part of the daily life of the American people.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-08-06

American railroads comprise 1SS systems and some 800 short lines, with 24O,000 miles of track, 2,5O0,000 freight cars, 55,000 passenger cars, and 66,- 000 locomotives. Annual payroll $1,450,000,000 and annual expenditures for supplies of s1 200,0O0,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
WELL KNOWN SPEAKER
AT CHAMBER COMMERCE
MONDAY EVENING

DR.. Robert Q. kirkwood of Middle.
town. y. Y. who is coming here next
Monday evening to speak at the Cham
Der of Commerce "get-together" dimes:
in the EliS' hall, is man Of more than
ordinary Importance in his own section
o. the country. Very modest III his
claims for personal prominence. he has
through genuine ability and an excep-
tionally broad understanding created a
great host o. friends in almost every
part of America.
An interesting item of which DR. Kirk
wood speaks but little but of which he
is very proud, is that he is a former
ciassmate Of President Woodrow Will
SON President Wilson and Or Kirk
wood are warm friends since their col
lege days together at Princeton. A real
sympathy OF understanding exists be-
tween the two men.
Ticket reservations for the Monday
night dinner are steadily climbing ana
there is every reason TO believe that
DR.. kirkwood will have an audience OF
approximately 200 people.
The seating arrangement is being
worked out satisfactorily, and the me-
nu is now under careful consideration.
Orchestra music and singing by the en-
tire company of guests will be features
of the affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
Several From Waterville
TO Attend Conference
Charities, and Corrections

IAN advance notice OF the annual meet
ing Of the State Conference of Charities
and Corrections has been sent to the
secretary Of the association for kenne-
bee county, Miss Helen Cole The NEE; :
ings are held once year and the meet
ing this year will be held in Portland On
october g and 81 to commence with ar
informal reception at the Falmouth no
tel at II so O'Clock on October %. TIE
social side of the conference will be EN-
phasized this year because of the feeling
that the people can work together more
happily and effectively if friendly rela-
tons are established. The county sec.
retaries are TO act as floatersat the re-
ception and see that the people from
their county meet the officers and mem
bers Of the other counties present
The luncheon will be served at I
O'Clock at the hotel and it is hoped that
there will be large number in attend
ance. Brief speeches will follow the
banquet
Among the speakers at the convention
are Or. Guy Fernald. who will give a
report on his survey Of the State in the
interests of the feeble minded. ana othe-
well known speakers from various parts
of the State
number from waterville are plan
ming 70 attend the convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
DR.. KIRKW00O TO
SPEAK MONDAY

Dinner announcements were malted
on Thursday to the $50 business an0
professional men and women of wa
terville and Winslow whose names
form the list which has been COM
piled under the direction of the eX-
ecutive committee Of the Chamber OF
Commerce Organization campaign,
now under way here.
The letters state that DR.. kirkWood
of Middletown, n. ", will be here on
next Monday evening, Sept. is, and
reservation cards for places at the
banquet which will be held in the
E,lks hall at $50 are enclosed.
1t is expected that The Parson
with a Punch" will have a real story
to tell those who are present when he
rises to speak and the committee on
public events, of which George Nose
is the chairman, is urging a large
attendance at the dinner. 1t is antici-
patcd that many ladies will be pres
ent and they are being particularly
asked TO- attend.
Dr. Kirllwood's specific subject will
be Getting Together" and his kcen
interest in community problems, to-
cether with his ability as public
speaker will serve to make his adj
dress a particularly enjoyable one.
Chamber Of Commerce work and its
possibilities are very close to his
heart and he will undoubtedly convey
some genuine enthusiasm to the men
who are engaged in building the new
civic commercial organization.
Ticket reservations for the dinner
are already accommodating in goCdly
numbers and there is every indica :
ton that the affair will be COM
plete success. George Fosc's COM
mittee is disposing of many of the
tickets, but quite q few have been
sold at the campaign headquarters,
162 Main street.
DR.. Thaycr, the chairman Of the cE-
| ecutive committee is well pleased
with the prospect of successful
campaign. He said on Thursday:
| with the Fair closed the way is
now clear for united drive for the
new Chamber of Commerce member
! ship and the signs point to q success
full effort. The men most closely as
! sociated with the movement are en-
thusiastic about the outlook and
! there seems to he general &C
! ceptance OF the timelness and need
for the campaign.
| With a strong, well financed
! Chamber Of Commerce the work Of
f. backing up the government III win
ming the war will be much easier and
/ viii be distributed among many pub
| lie spirited men instead Of few.
! The community will be able to in
! telligently plan improvements in the
! living and working conditions of the
! city and representative body EN-
| bracing every business, professional
J and civic element will he at hand ana
unified in its action in helping to get
! things done.
| The Chamber of Commerce which
! it is planned to build here will be
made up Of the most far sighted.
! forward looking men and women i'll
! these cities. 1t viii be managed by
a secretary OF proven experience and
worth, some man who through long
! and efficient contact, has lea ned the
requirements for the successful
! handling Of large membership groups
and who has tho ability to keep the
various elements Of these cities di-
rected toward the goal of a bigger
and better community"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
LOCAL TALENT TO
PRESENT 3-ACT DRAMA

Rehearsals are being held for the
three-act drama The Sawdust Queen,
which will be given at the City Opera
house on Tuesday evening by some ri
the local talent for the benefit Of the
local Red Cross chapter. Following is
the cast of characters:
Deacon Matthew Sterling, Walter V0se
Ned Sterling, his son, George Boudreau
Miss Prudence Prue. Della Porter
Miss Patricia Prossitt, Mrs. Day
Miss Patience Prouty.
Mrs. Glenna Hancock Berry
Mr. Sias Hankum, his solicitor,
Norman Rhodes
Adanirum George Washington Hobbies,
proprietor of The Great Forever Cir
GUS" Glenwood Rand
The Herr Professor. 1crobat and flying
trapeZe man, Henry Boudreau
Hulda Schwartz, strong LADY and snake
charmer, Mrs. Po"iei'
Starlight, the sawdust queen.
Miss Hazel Pooler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
Church Notices

st. Marks church: 730 H. NJ. holy
communion: 1915 A. M, sermon and
communion In accordance with the sug-
~estion of the President and at the re-
quest of the commissioner of education
the subject of tn, sermon will be THE
Importance Of Our Schools in Times of
War" Sunday school begins next Sun
day. All are always welcome.
Congregational church, Temple street.
Rev Charles Frederick Robinson: 1893.
morning worship with sermon by the
pastor from John 21:22. Personal Re-
possibility and True leadership" com
munion of the Lords Supper will follow:
y NJ, resumption of full work in the
Sunday school; Thursday. 745 p. NJ,
prayer meeting.
First Baptist. Dr. Arthur S. Phelps:
10 20 A. NJ preaching. ION Fire for
Cod" Sunday school With special pro-
gram Has; Y. p. S. c. E.. $50: address.
$50, "Why I am Not a Pacifst"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

A couple from New York who at
tended the Central Maine FAIR stated
that they never had visited such
clean fair as the Waterville far and
mat they had seen large NUMBER.
This speaks well fer the local ponce
ie3artment as the statement was
,--~de to one Of the officers. TINS year
80 officers made no arrests ana eN-
-~v+hing was kept very clean. Mar
~-ol Harrington and Deputy lessor
--orc around tie grounds at different
nos. and several Of regular ana
-cial officers were on the grounds
: the time to keep things in hrs'
.oss condition. The department de-
YES a. great deal Of praise for IT'S
ord work at the fair and around the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
ADJUSTMENTS
Haines Theatre

tommy Levine and his Yankee hoodie
iris will close their weeks engage
.,,ent at the Haines theatre tonight N
ne new mus al play entitled Tine
Actors Boarding House Mr. Levine
md his company have rade many
trends in Waterville during their snort
stay here and all will be glad 10 "el-
~onae him becp another season.
For the special feature picture TO-DAY
Charles Richmond and Mary Rutter VIII
@ seen in the big six-act feature The
Public Be Damned" a feature every
man. woman and child shorld see. On
Monday Douglas Fairbanks in His Pic
turc in the Paper together with Charles
Ray in The Claws of the Hun will
head the big double feature program at
tile Haines.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
LEGAL ADVISORY
BOARD MEETS

Fully 100 citizens were present at
the City Council rooms Friday even
ing at the school of instruction for
the members of the Legal Advisory
board c arrol Perkins read the
pamphlet and explained each article.
The purpose of the meeting was to
give the required information to
those who are to serve on the board.
The members of the advisory board
will assist new registrarits in filing
out their questionaires. Mr.. Perkins
read each article and explained fully
the meaning and made it clear to the
members present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
PORTLAND TO RAISE
S5,000.000 IN DAY
IN COMING 4TH LOAN

Portland, Me. Sept. 13.-The fact that
the local Liberty Loan committee ir-
tends to raise Portland's anticipated
quota of $4,000 of the Fourth Liberty
Loan in one day. on Sept IS, the opening
day Of the campaign, was announced
today. The States quota is expected TO
be at least S25.oooooo and possibly double
the last allotment OF sI5.o0o,Ooo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
$4,000 FIRE ON
GREENFIELD ESTATE

Greenfield, Mass, Sept. 13.-Loss
totalling $4,000 resulted from fire
that early today destroyed the house
and seven barns on the Mrs. Cordelia
p. Day estate here, including forty
head Of holstein cattle. The house
was more than 100 years old. The
property was owned by E. P. Swan
of South Deerfeld, VIII, lately pur-
chased i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

F'phen Caron died at his home on
College avenue Friday morning aft
er long illness at the age Of IS
wears. The funeral services will be
held on Monday morning at the
Sacred Heart church. Interment will
u at the Catholic Pine Grove ceme-
terry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

There will he meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary and of the
o'7urch workers of st. Marks at the
roctorv Saturday afternoon at =
clock. All members are requested to
70 present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

william Hopkins has returned 10
Camp Devens after passing furlough
n the city with friends. Mr.. Hopkins
was formerly employed as printer IN the
V-atervil'e Sentinel plant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

one woman was before the judge Fri
day morning on the charge OF iarceh!'
She pleade not guilty but pronapie
cause was found and she was pouhd
ever to the superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

Charles Daley OF Bangor and Edwars
Morris Of Portland have returned to Their
homes after passing few days in the
city with friends and on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

belmont Bishop Of Elm Terrace is
passing a few days in Cherryfeld
with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

Pierce Tarbox has returned to Camp
Devens after passing few days IN thls
,itv and Fairfield with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

Mrs Alvah A. Towne has gone to
Phillips, where she is passing he"
days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

one respondent for intoxication was
,efors the court Friday morning and
r,aid the usual fine and cost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

Mss Eva Bean passed through the
c;tv Friday on her way to her school In
Harrington. Miss Bean was formerly
Colby girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

c. C. Roundy Of Wooster, Mass
was a business caller in the cley Fri
day for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
BELGRADE LAKES

Rev. II. a. Burnham of Vassalboro
will preach at the church at Belgrade
Lakes Sunday. Sept 10Th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

Mics Putb Henderson has returned to
her home in Augusta after passing a
few days in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

The public schools in the city will open
IN Monday, Sept is, for the fall term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

Fred Ramsdell has returned to his
home in Bangor after passing a few
days in the city on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
STATE GOLF
TOURNAMENT OPENS

The opening State championship
league golf tournament was begun
Friday afternoon at o'clock on the
Waterville Country Club links. and
due to the severe storm there were
only % who started the play.
The tournament is 54 holes medal
play and there will be prizes for the
first four players. The tournament
will continue during Saturday when
IS holes will be played at $50 in the
morning and the final IS holes played
at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Quite a large crowd is expected at
the afternoon game as tickets are be-
ing sold for the tournament for the
benefit of the local Red Cross. giving
Waterville people the opportunity OF
seeing one of the best golf games.
There are professionals besides some
of the best amateurs to enter the
tournament Saturday and some eX-
ceptionally fine play is being antici-
pated by golf lovers of the city.
The scores for the first IS hoes is
as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

Misses Ina and Ruby Foss of Albion
were in the city Friday for the day call
ing on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

A. T.. Randall, Portland, 50.
A. H. Fem, Poland Springs, 81.
c. S. Erswell, Portland, 80,
f. A. Gilman, Augusta, IS.
\. T. Chisholm, Portland. rs.
W. r. Campbell Waterville. 90.
A. D. Blake, Watervillo. 100.
Z. V. Hill. Augusta, 9S.
c. a. Sadlcr. Brunswick, a.
S. NJ. Liscomb. Bar Harbor. s..
l.. V. Rowe, Portland, 81.
w. L. Brown. Waterville, 100.
f. L. Ryall. Portland, 81.
r. l.. Wentworth, Waterville. %.
r. A. Bunker, Kennebunkport. Sc.
4. II. Chatfietd, Jr.. Megunticook
106.
H. W. Gilman, Whitefield, n. H.. 80
J. J.. Whipp!e. Portland. los.
l.. E. Wardwell, Megunticook, 96.
w. II. Cook, Watervilie, IS.
c. s. Clark, Bangor, 90
K. L. Erwin. Waterville, %.
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IT Want q POSitiOn'

You don't know this young woman, neither do we,
but she has just been graduated from the --
business college, shs has stenography, tyrewriting
and bookkeeping training. She is ready for work.
If she doesn't find place straight away she tells
about her qualifications Ii the positions Wanted
department. She doesn't have to wait long for the
right pade-te-ordcr job. Business training has
taught her to use the same method if she loses her
pocket book or wishes to find a desirable room.
Capable workers. Offering their services to bust
ness men through the Journals columns rarely fail
to find the right opportunity.
In fact, not many business men would care to er,-
ploy man woman in position calling for 'busi-
ness sense" if such applicant Rad not shown coed
evidence of it by having advertised effectively.
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The
Ever-We
Visitor

For over ninety years the Daily
Kennebec Journal has been the
chief spokesman Of Kennebec and
surrounding counties.
It's long career Of usefulness and
service has had a powerful in
fuence for good on the lives and
characters of it's readers.
The faithfulness with w h c h the
news is presented, the sane and
helpful Interpretation Of the press
ing problems of troublesome times,
the uplifting word of encourage
ment for every worthy cause, pub
lie welfare, civic betterment and
community development, h S es-
tablished i. as one Of the perma-
nent institutions in Maine homes.
Today at least 10000 Maine fami-
lies depend upon it for inspiration,
information, advice and entertain
ment.
In variety and interest of careful
ly sifted news no paper in the State
can surpass it. It's influence makes
for better home life, better bust
ness life, and better community
life.
To be Journal reader is to identi-
~ yourself with one of the most
influential and at the same time
one of the least expensive means
of self-advancement and self-edu-
cation at your disposal.
The Daily
Kennebec Journal
The Official State Paper
\ ne Leading County Paper
Most Respected Maine Newspape
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Eventually you will find what you are
looking for in the Classified Columns

You overlook the classified ads month without missing really valuable
THE ONE AL
For the weird Of oer there apt day.
clear and unmiakabIe YOU.
by letter. by telephone
chance to buy to rent
thai
would O life