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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

i Maria IhompseH eis 3 ~ Is s,l
The late john. Shea. dfe ae HI home
on tAe EaafS Rittsten road eailK on
Tuesday Morning. Mrs. Shea Was a
life -fong resident Of Pittston, being
born in that town June q, 1888. She
was the daughter of James and Lin
da (Moody) Thompson. fSlts the
mother of nine children. iseXl
whom are living. as follow4s r..
Lester Coombs of California; sedfs.
John Croker Of East Pittston: Mrs.
William Fl. Chapman, PittsfoHJf. =.
Fred and William f. Shea of Pitls-
ton: Archie Shea Of Gardiner y AID
Mrs. Lincoln Greeneaf Of California.
She is also survived by two sisters
and tw" brothers, Mrs. Helen HINT
OF Damariscotta. Mrs. Elizah
Moody of Pittston and Wesieys and
Augustine Thompson, also OF Pitts
ton. Funeral services will be held
Thursday from her late home att 2
Nhlocl. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
Smith Held in Portland

George Elmer Martin Smith. arrested
in Gardiner and brought to this city on
complaint of Mrs. Burnham. was charg-
ed in the Portland municipal court Mon
day with deserving his wife and two
children three years ago and contribut-
ing nothing toward their support since
that time. Mrs. Smith stated that she
had been dependent upon his relatives
for maintenance since her husband left
her. He was held under $500 bonds to
the superior court and was unable to
furnish bail.-Portland Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
Current Events Club Elects Officer

The Current Events Club of this
city met on Monday evening at the
home of Miss Della III. Collins. Wash
ington avenue. This was the last
meeting of a year of much interest
and profit to the members. The fol-
lowing are the names of the officers
elected for the ensuing year: Pres
ident. Mrs. s. O. Clason; vice presi-
dent. Mrs. G.. d. Libby: recording
secretary, Mrs. Joseph Barstow; cor
responding secretary, Mrs. A. T. Rey-
nolds; treasurer. Miss Martha T,
Webster; directors, DR.. Gertrude f.
Heath, Mrs. Arthur T. Reynolds, Mrs
Daniel Longfellow and Miss Della II
Collins e.=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
ADJUSTMENTS

Shows at the johnson Opera and
Coliseum Will Begin at 2.30 and
$50. It's Next to Impossible to Ex-
hibit Our Big Programs Twice in
One Evening. Jack Pickford and
Norma Tatmadge Today-Two i've
Reel Features, Great Show.
The shows at both the Johnson OPP
ora House and the Coliseum will be-
g;n as usual at go and 730 except on
Saturday and then two full shows
will be given in the evening. We are
showing double programs Of big fea-
tures carrying five, six and seven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Samuel Grant Chapter. D. A. r., of
Gardiner kindly offers the members of
Mary Kelton hummer Chapter the OPP
uortunity to see the pictures Of the
French village of Tilleloy. which are TO
be given with an explanatory lecture
at the parish house, Gardiner, Wednes-
dav. April 3, at 40 o'clock. and again
Thursday afternoon. There is no ad-
Drummer Chapter will be welcome en-
either occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
Red Cross Nafas

A shipment Of 100 pairs of socks and
two afghans was made Tuesday. from
the headquarters of the Augusta chapter
OF the Red Cross to the Bureau of Sup
plies. Red Cross headquarters, Boston,
together with No. of the allotment OF
hospital supplies. ~ t-
The call for 500 handkerchiefs for the
boys of Co. NJ in France was quickly
responded to and the shipment of the
handkerchiefs has been made. - s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
WINTHROP
LOCAL NOTICE
NEW COLONIAL THEATRE
Special Extra Attraction, Mary Pick.
tord in The Pride Of the Clan"

The many admirers Of Miss Mary
Pickford will be pleased To learn that
she Will be at the New Colonial this
evening at both shows in her far
famed phOto-drama, THE Pride Of
the Clan" This is "a picture that
everyone should see, it is clean and
wholesome and has a punch. It will
please everyone in Winthrop as il has
everyone who has seen it in all parts
of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
THE STRAND

Francis X. Bushman with Beverly
6ayne in "Red White and Blue
Blood" from the Story Of "Shannon
Fife" and Roaring Billie West Com
edy "The Fly Cop" at the Strand
. Today. Three Shows Daily, 2.30,
' and $50.
Again YOU have the prime favorites
Francis X. Bushman and Beverly
Bayne. the screens most distin-
guished and popular co-stars. This
time they appear in a true red blood
-eH romance. which calls attention to
the fact that Red. White and Blue
Blood is about the best kind of
blood human being can be blessed
With. Red, White and Blue Blood"
is a play of patriotism without a ref
erenee to war. 1t breathes the spirit
of good constructive Americanism,
yet 1t does not mention a world con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Harold l.. Crane has moved from the
Gibson building where he has been DO
ing automobile repair work for the past
year, and is now located in the Connors
building just north of the Randolph emf
of the bridge. In this location he will
have better facilities and more roam %
give good service to his customers. &C.
ephone 3S4R. apr3-5-S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

The ice in the river began moving
down stream Tuesday, forenoon ana
the river is now practically free OF
ice between this city and the Angus
ia dam as far down as the Halloween
power house. Not much trouble is an
t!cipated this year in it's going out
unless a jam down river forms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Members of Granite City Rebeknh
lodge are invited to attend a rehears-
al of the degree work at 80 o'clock
this evening. Light refreshments will
be served. 1t is important that all
members of the degree staff sh2i. at
tend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
Horse Breaks Leg

John Blbb of Pittston lost horse
Tuesday as a result of the condition
of the rolus. AS is always the case
in The spring Of the year. the country
roads are fun OF ruts. The accident
was the result of the horse stepping
in deep rut and breaking his leg,
making. it necessary to kill him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Samuel Grant Chapter. d. A. e..
will meet Wednesday at the home ii
Mrs. A. r. Reynolds. Lincoln avenue
The subject of the paper will be "Old
New England Rooftrees' and will be
given by Mrs. Thomas c. Chaffee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Clair; steward John Conley; clerk, AL
bert Tregembo; engineer, James Cum.
mLngs; foreman, Warren Brown; Is:
ppeman. b. w. Wilson; list Asst. pipe
man. Michele Falconi; End moemar, ".
+. Wilson; End Asst. pipeman, Ralp.,
Water1ouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
LOCAL NOTICE

At the Acme for Wednesday and
Thursday. Wallace Reid in a five reel
feature, The Things We Love"
L-ko Comedy two parts, The JOY
Riders.
wed& thurs apr3-4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Seth s Aldrch, who for the past
month has been confined to his home
with a sprained ankle. has so far recov-
cred from his injury as to be able Mon
day to resume his work at Skilins
grocery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

tnHord n. Goodrich Of Boston
graduate Of the Sloyd School Of Man.
uai training, has been elected head
y. ,ne manual training department
81 me Calais schools. to succeed NJ
M Heal, who resigned to take sim.
iiar position in Fort Fairfield. ;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Herbert keyes. who has been i'll for
some time with pneumonia, has SO far
improved as to De able to appear on the
street Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

George Nickery and Ernest Prime
leave on the 936 train this morning for
Portland. where they are to report for
duty having recently enlisted In the
Naval Reserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
inspection at Lebanon Royal Arch
CHAPTER

Tuesday evening the annual inspec~
ton of Lebanon Royal Arch Chapter
occurred. There was a good attendance
and several out-of-town visitors. Ri. Ex.
Samuel B. Furnish of Brunswick. dis
trict depty grand high priest. was the
official making the inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

! The April meeting of the Gardiner
| Equal Suffrage Association will ;e
held in the council rooms of he cit
, building on Friday, April 5. at 3
| o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

evening with Miss Stinson at 80
O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

At the annual meeting of Steamer CO.
No. 8, Hallowell fire department. held
Tuesday evening. the following officers
were elected for the next two years:
Captain. p. H Bradbury; LIST Lieut..
George Bradburss md Neut.. Henry Lee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Regular meeting at 7.3e O'Clock this
evening OF Modern Woodman Camp No.
l016o. a large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

E. Epstein of the Haymarket Beef
Co. left for Boston Tuesday on a bus
| mess trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Wilder Hitchcock, Miss Thelma
Purdy have gone to Brunswick and
Portland for a visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mrs. W.D. Harrington. Beeci
street, is confined to her home by il,
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

j. W. Bugbee. who has been employed
in the Commonwealth factory. left Mon
day for a visit with his parents in Mich
igan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

The annual business meeting Of the
Baptist church which was adjourned
Monday night will be held al 80 r. u
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Ienik Richards. Dennis
street, left Tuesday for visit with
friends in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mrs. GA. Messer of Augusta was
the guest Tuesday Of Mrs. Charles 5.
Jackson. Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Helen Flood of New York is Wis
ting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Lee, Wilder street. for 4 few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Goldberg are
receiving congratulations on the: ar
rival of : ans infant daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mr.. ANA Ms. Allen E. Lewis CT
Farmingdale have returned from a
several days visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

n d. GORDON Of Pittston Informs
. .,ar he Is going to plant a eushei
" hilf Or peas this week. This
M first planting to be reported in
A.s vic,n,ty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Master Joseph Peters is i'll with
r"onchitis at his home on lower Wa
ter street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

e James Cosgfove of the navy is Wis
it7nG his father. Robert T. Coseroyc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

W. ]. Thompson of South China was
among Tuesdays business visitors in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

John Campbell of Augusta has ac-
cepted employment in the packing room
at Johnson Bros. shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Miss Lula Smith, who has bee.
visiting MIS-. Oscar Childs. has re-
turned to her home in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Walter H. Davis was a pas
senger Tuesday. for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

wiley and Gray ray" a portable
.,,l working on the DocAehdofH io'
tho Nprth Whit'hc!d road. TINS
b., contains several hundred acres
. al contains mach pine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

EdwardsN Childs Of Pittsheld land
Charles Walden of Belfast were among
the visitors In this city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Z Arthur Whalen. who has been visit
ing his home in this city, returned
Tuesday to Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
: 4. {. Npft .4s-+. "a. .ss-ssfe
Carl Randall Cox

Carl Randall, infant son:of Mr.. and
Mrs Fred Cox. died Monday after
NOON at their home on the Libby Hill
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Christ church: Holy communion
ON. Thursday morning at o'clock.
Special war time intercessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

:. w. b. Arey OF Boston was a business
caller Tuesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Miss Madeline Fletcher of Auburn is
passing her Easter vacation with her
aunt, Mrs. Oscar Childs. Wilder street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

George Archambeau of Portland pass
ed Tuesday in this city. called here on
matters of d business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

George Close of Portland was a visitor
Tuesday called here on business mat
ters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Miss L. NJ. Ward was calling on An.
tgusta friends Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

William bowling of Kansas City. Mo.
was among this city's business arrivals
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

. William Kelley of Pitts,on' was "a yis.
itor in this city Tuesday. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Hon. o. 3. >Clason was in BatkTusS;
day on matters Of probate business. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

'sE.<M Dollof. and son Franz, .wsra
ealing. on Monmouth friends Tue saay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

ro,ry Deane street, who
~ week -end at his home left
IA for Bath, where he Is en-
mid ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred n. Boston, Den
mis- street left Tuesday. for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

l[sSssss.As H. Cannon left Tuesday for Eos-
fpn, where he is to visit. friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. J. "A. RickerJ hav:
moved to Berkeley Heights. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
Dual Bowling LEAGUE

Two good matches in the Dual
Bowling League at the Colonial al
leys last evening resulted in victories
for teams number and 2, the high
bowler for the evening being Saun-
ders, with a total of 1913.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Irvi9tL. Ware. West Gardiner, wa
! pasSesigersfo for. Bath Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS

William G. Bunker returned Tuesday
from weeks business vis.: In Wash
bRe.on, Z. c. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

George Alden of ,Gorham was a bus
mess visitor Tuesday in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

,.'criah Nash OF BRUNSWICK was pusi
ness visitor in Gardiner Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

= The oakland' cigar sun maintains
its nleasing taste and aroma. = Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Y. cash Market Cos sds,A for
se -. and high quality goods. ADV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Among Tuesdays business callers II
this city was l.. e. futile Of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Floyd Batchelder of Auburn is pass
ing few days in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
37-W

| +. S. Smith has fine assor.ms,, of
sizes of American ifags. See adv l.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Arcc. Sbarrow has purchased a
NJ md saw mill and rs en-
,,rod in getting out lumber for the
,,. rarmers' Union building. which
- l,e locsted on Water street. Gar
x.skrar the building now used for
ysNorshouse by the Gardiner Hard
TkH,o nearly opposite the foot OF,
- kstreet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

+. T. Clifford of Winthrop was bust
ness visitor Tuesday in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

. - asys' sale at Beane's. See Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
FROM HALLOWELL
Meeting of Unversast Ladies' AdFunera Services of the
Late Darius Nye-Invitaton Extended Mary Kelton
hummer Chapter-Ice Going Rapdly
TELEPHONE BOG n

d. w. Gilman of Easton was a Halo
well business visitor Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

.ry1. Gre occurred Tuesday
-, # tho nome If Melvin
- chelsea. n is reported TO
.,.,r,.d about tie chimney in
5e d.nrug room. The blaze was
.on cxtiugulshed snd the damage
.reportcG as slights
/. TIE pa week i SehSfted as being
..u.ut f,r the dow ~ sap. It is
E.S,H that I larger number of
I ,a.trecs ~ ie been tapped this
Nm ever. keHrc There are
va places where they have the
kAsSNn handling a large amount
~ sap and these fe beng r"" 10
,hs.- Ca Dacny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

IL 166 1853 1913 17O-S74
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-27
A HEAVY BURDEN

A Bad Back Makes Life Miserable For
Many Richmond People.
y bad back is q heavy burden.
A burden at night when bedtime
comes.
Just as bothersome in the morning.
Ever try Doan's Kidney Pills for It?
Know they are for kidney back
ache-and other kidney ills?
II you don't. some Richmond people
do.
Read q case Of it:
Mrs. Chas Golfer, 1914 South F
street, Richmond. says: my kidneys
were weak and I suffered awfully from
attacks of backache. My work was bur
densome; tired easily and often had
to stop and rest Headaches and dizzy
spells annoyed me and my kidneys act
ed irregularly. When l read about
Doar,s Kidney Pills, got a supply
from Thistlcthwaite's Drug Store, and
they soon rid me of the backache and
restored my energy. l felt stronger
and better in every way"
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't sim.
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Golfer had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-27

Sir Sam Fay. one Of the best known
railway men In the United Kingdom,
is English director of movements. He
has been in the war office since Janu-
airy Of last year, and is a member Of
railway and other important commit
tees.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-27
nun SUBS ENTER
BLACK SEA HARb0R
{By Associated Prsss.)

fBy Associated Prsss.)
MOSCOW, Tuesday, May 11.-Ap-
parsutly TOR the purpose Of Terrifying
the city, German airshipb have ap'
psared over Novorossysk and Ger
man submarines have entered the
harbor. The trans-Caucasian govern
msnt has refused to cede the city to
Turkey In accordance with new de-
rnands made by Turkey Ia the peace
conference at Batoum. which Is now
deadlocked.
Novorossysk IL $40 miles northwest
OF Batoum and these two cities are
the most important ports on the Black
sea coast Of the Caucasus. Novoros'
sysk Is the capital of the Black sea
province and has a population OF
about 1900. Part of the Russian
Black sea fleet was reported to have
taken refuge there after the Germans
captured Sebastopol.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-27

OF Chicago. vii speak. The meeting
will be held under the auspices Of
Muncie association Of credit men.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-27
REQUESTS MADE
FOR Permanent
HIGHWAY POLICY
Road Building and Conserva-
ton Being Studied by Unit
ed States Department.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Appeala
In the form Of resolutions are being
made to the Congress and the prcsi-
dent to create a centralized govern
mental highway department In Wash
ington to formulate a definite and per-
manent highway policy and with au.
thority to direct the administration OF
that policy.
The American Association Of State
Highway Officials at recent meeting,
Endorsed the resolution to this eject
passed by the Chamber OF Commerce
OF the United States at its annual con-
vention in Chicago and added the
statement that, I'VE believe the reso'
lutions are important and necessary
and should be made operative at the
earliest possible moment"
Resolutions Of the same tenor as
that passed by the Chamber of Com
merce were adopted at the sixth an
nual convention Of the United States
Good Roads Association at Little
Rock, Ark, and by the Highway TIaf-
flc Association of the state Of New
York.
Many Departments Interested.
Need for the coordination OF high
way requirements and tn adoption OF q
national policy becomes evident when
II Is known that nine different Federal
departments and commissions have
direct interest in transportation by
highway These are the Departments
Of War, Commerce. Agriculture, Pest
office, Labor and Treasury. the direc.
tor Of railroads and the fuel and food
administrations.
Under state control Of highways
there is lack of attention to the main
interstate arteries Of travel so essen
tial to movement of army trucks; to
operation of intercity motor express
and freight lines which help to relieve
railroad freight congestion, and to
postoffice and private rural post and
express service that is becoming fac
tor in helping to solve the food situa-
ton.
There is growing belief that it IS
necessary for the government to set
tie on a policy of immediate improve
ment of those roads that Will best
serve the needs of the War Depart
ment and Of commerce and render
each community more nearly self-sus-
tanning on food supplies raised In the
immediate surrounding country. there
by reducing rail shipments, stimulat-
ing increased production and reducing
food costs.
The National Automobile Chamber
of Commerce is In full sympathy with
this movement and is expected to sup
port the appeals coming from other
sources to the government for adop.
ton Of Federal highway plan.
DR. l. s. Harold forwarded copies Of
the resolution Of the Highway Trans
portation of the Chamber Of Com
merce to Secretary McAdoo and Pres
ident Wilson, receiving a reply from
the head OF the traffic division of the
United States Railroad Administration
in which he said that the matter of
road building and conservation was
now being studied by the department.
DR.. Harold is secretary of the Indi-
ana Good Roads Association.