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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08
Valuation of Railroads by Federal
Authority

How far we have travelled in the last
last few years toward establishing the
Governments authority over property
used for public purposes is indicated by
the passage, in the closing days of the
last Congress, of the measure providing
fo- valuation of the railroads So re-
emily as 1906 this proposal was offered
by Senator La Toilette as an amend
ment to the Dolliver- Hepburn BILL and
was rejected by an overwhelming ma
jority in the Senate. This year it reused
no real opposition. passed without the
fact being more than casually noted,
and became law with no evidence that
either the railroads or the public were
concerned, much less agtated about
it.
Yet the task which this legislation
imposes is easily the most gigantic of
its kind that any government author
.ty has ever undertaken. Compared
to it, the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and
valua tion-of the public domain, which
has been in progress for several years,
S as child's play. A number of states
have made valuations of their rail
roads. but in no case has such task
been undertaken with such purpose of
detail and scope as is prescribed for
the forthcoming appraisal
The magnitude of the work is sug
gested by the statement that there
are by latest available statistics, 509,
900 miles of railway in the world, of
which pa 900 or about 446 per cent,
was credited to the United States.
Several countries have made very "
,,,;.. III.
liminary to the Government purchase
of their railways from private cor
porations; but none could compare
with the task now to be assumed here,
for the excellent reason that no other
country has even one sixth as much
mileage as the United States. More
over even in the same country very
different methods have been pursued
o determine, for purposes of buying
them, the valuations to be placed on
different systems of road. Conse
quently, while the experience of our
own states and of foreign countries
will be studied with profit by the ex-
ecutives of this huge undertaking,
there is neither precedent nor model |
for them.
While this new statute has common |
" been referred to as directing q |
valuation of railways. it in fact re- |
quires much more. 1t orders a valu- |
alton of properly of all common car
riers subject to the act to regulate
and this includes tele-
graph, telephone, express, service
ines, pipe lines, ferries, and various
steamship lines: the one qualification
being that interstate commerce is
served by them-American Review of
Reviews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08
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PITTS.ON.

Mrs. Mary Cleare of Bridgton. Mass.
came. Wednesday. to visit her aunt, Mrs
Alverdo Smith.
Alice Bowman of Augusta was the
guest of Mrs. Jerry Plummer, Wednes-
day.
Mrs. John McIntire came, Thursday,
from Belfast to visit her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Fossett.
The Ladies' Aid of the Congregational
church have invested in new piano for
their hall
;. :. Woodman went to Greenvlle to
attend his sisters funeral, last week
Lew Chapman. who works for the
American Ice CO., met with an accident,
Wednesday His heel was badly cut and
1t was necessary to take several stitches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

BY invitation of Miss Virginia Jones
Of South China large party OF people
from that town and East Vassalboro
enjoyed, Thursday. one of the best troll
ley rides of the season The trip was
made over the line of the Lewiston,
Augusta & Waterville Street Railway,
and the party passed through Augusta
~ 10 O'Clock in the forenoon on a special
car. bound for Tacoma Lakes, where
the party arrived in season for dinner.
Several hours were enjoyed nj the lakes,
ard the return home was made late
in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08
A Chain Of Good Roads From the
Great Lakes to the Pacific North

From the Great Lakes westward to
the Continental Divide and along the
Pacific slope to the Rocky Mountains
remarkable developments are taking
place i'm good roads projects. Sew
eraI of them, undertaken at first indie
pendently. are now being welded to-
gether so as to create a great highway
from Chicago to Milwaukee. across
the state of Wisconsin, up the Miss
issippi Valley to Minneapolis and st.
Paul. across Minnesota, South Dakota
and Montana to the Yellowstone Ma
tional Park, thence in great circle
westward across the main range of
the Rockies, northward along the Pa
cific slope and easterly to Glacier Ma
tional Park.
The principal units which make mp
this highway are. The Lake-to-R River
Road. from Chicago To Minnea polls
and st. Paul: the Twin Cities Aher-
deem Yellowstone Park Trail, from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Capt. Roy Small OF this city, who is,
with his family, enjoying his annual
vacation at the Small cottage ON FIVE
Islands, has as guests, this week, a
PARTY of relatives and friends, among
them being Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r. Whiting
and children of Auburn, and WIN KIM
ball of Winthrop. A wireless received
from the cottage states that the codhsh
are biting we'll, and as Capt. Small is
some fisherman when it comes to CATCH
ing Goldfish there need be no worry re-
eardine the condition of the cottage
larder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Grand Commander Charles w. Jones
Of the Grand Commandery of Maine,
X. T. accompanied by Mrs. Jones, also
Associate Justice Warren c. Philbrook
and Frederick l.. Fogg, will leave Au-
eusta today (Friday), for Denver. Colo.
to attend the Triennial Conclave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Street Commissioner Hewins of the
Eastern district is doing goed piece
of work on the Kennebec bridge in the
way of relaying the sidewalk on the
north side of the structure, to replace
the old one. which was badly wern and
in some places was fast approaching
a dangerous condition. The walk is
being relaid in two-inch pine plank, and
the Improvement is one that will be APP
preciatod by all who have occasion to
use the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

The thirty granite markers for the
Santa Fee trail in Missouri. for which
the Missouri legislature appropriated
50, oe0 will be set in place with cere-
monv il the latter part of this month
use DaHehters # the American Revo-
luton, Who obtained the appropria-
ton, will have charge,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

The Augusta Lumber Co. Boom
Crew and the Cushnocs will clash,
again, upon the Pettingilps Corner
diamond. this tFriday) afternoon, in
their second game of the season. The
former team will endeavor to wipe
out their recent defeat ut the hands
of the Cushnocs. The game will
start. at BIS F. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. John Clair Minot of
Boston, formerly of Augusta, who are
enjoying visit in Brunswick. were in
Augusta, Thursday, for few hours,
Mr.. Minot was formerly associate edi-
tor of the Kennebec Journal. and is
now one CT the editors of the Youths
companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs Edwin c. Hendee,
who have been at their cottage at
Squirrel Island for the past two
weeks, returned, "Wednesday, to their
home in this city. Mr. Hendee re-
sumed his duties, Thursday. in the
newspaper room at the postofiice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Dana Sanborn. who is a patient at a
Bangor hospital where, about three
weeks ago. he underwent surgical treat
ment, is reported to be well along on
the road to recovery, and doing well,
and 1t is expected that he will lie able.
within a week. to be removed to his
home IN this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Ballard of
Kansas City, Mo, arrived in the city,
Wednesday. on their way to West Sid
ney to visit Mr. Billiards. parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ephraim Ballard Mr.. Bal
lard was formerly a resident of Angus
t., and was employed in the Morse
store. but for the past six years has
been in Kansas City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

At S9c. soc, 79c, Csc. YOU can find
some genuine bargains today at II. j.
Merrick's Not a few old style goods
marked down but every article in the
store is said to be seen in this issue
of the Journal, and don't forget to see
the house dresses at G9c and 79c.-ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Mrs. Nellie Hutchins of Penobscot,
who on Wednesday underwent surgi-
cal treatment at the Augusta General
hospital. was reported, Thursday, to
be doing we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

+. ]. c. Little returned on the Island
er, Wednesday evening, from Squirrel
Island. where he had for the past few
days been enjoying life at his cottage
where the other members of his family
are passing the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Mrs. A. A. Lombard of Lynn, Mass +,
who has been visiting relatives and
friends in the city, returned, Thurs
day, to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Among the Augusta people who at
tended the Hanks races at Bangor,
Thursday. were George w. Wadleigh
and W. S. Malcolm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Hunter Brooke. Philadelphia mil
lionaire. Who died a few days ago was
attended for four weeks by eight doc
tors working at his bedside constantly
in relays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Rev C. G. Mosher and family will
leave, this (Friday) morning, for Five
Islands, where they will enjoy two
weeks of recreation by the sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Miss Ethel Fletcher leaves, today
friday. for Bowdoinham, where she
will enjoy the weekend as the guest
of her sister Mrs. Charles NJ. White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. George Whitney of
Portland are visiting in the city, as
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. b.
Fletcher at Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. o. Roy Moulton of
Boston were among the automobile
tourists who visited, Thursday, in this
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Mrs. +. L. Ripley and children, left
Thursday, for North Weymouth
Mass, for a two weeks visit with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Don't forget the big dance at Lou
don Hill tonight. Music by Hobbs
Premier Orchestra of LeWiston.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

r. G. Smith of Waterville was
among the business visitors, Thurs
day, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

The Misses Angie and Helen Stone OF
Middle street are visiting in Bath, as
the guests of friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08
Dailv kennebec Journal
LOCAL BRIEFS.

j. Fl. Sayward of Thorndike was a
business caller, Thursday, in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Rev. Walker Gynne Of Summit n
j., former rector of St. Marks Epis-
eopai church, is visiting in Augusta
and will preach at the 1890 service,
on Sunday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Fourteen members of the Degree of
Honor took a blackboard ride, Wednes-
day. To the cottage of Mrs. Charles
Taher Toeus lake. where they passed
the da. as guests of Mrs Taber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

| Mrs. Mamie Bean Of Chapel street
| left, Wednesday, for Berlin, n. H,
| where she will visit her daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Edwin Bullock. secretary of the
South Kennebec Agricultural Society,
Windsor, was in the city. Thursday.
on business connected with the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08
MT. VERNON.

Mrs. A. +. Robinson and Miss Min
ME Robinson of Hammonton, n. t.,
are visiting in Mt. Vernon and veini-
ty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Mrs George Story has gone to
Everett, Mass, for a few weeks, visit
ing relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

4. +. Sargent of Newport, n. II ,
was among the visitors, Thursday, in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

The court, in the afternoon, was
called upon to act in an assault ana
battery ease in which Nojeieek Yod-
IoMski was the complainant and An
tenc D,ihrc was the respondent. Both
parties were members of the Polish col
ony, and rs their command or the
English language was very limited the
bearing was conducted through the
medium of an Interpreter. AS nearly
as could be learned from the story thus
given II the court, the two men had,
on Wednesday evening, INDUCED In a
religious discussion. during which II
was alleged that YedloWsti used IAN
g,,age derogatory to the church, on ac-
count of which Drube demonstrated
with him. using his fists to the extent
that. according to the testimony, after
Drube had hit the complainant several
times with his hands, the latter fell
down. Diube pleaded not guilty, put
the court ruled otherwise and imposed
sentence of 81 and costs or 30 days In
jaiI, and he paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08

Cleveland women are being asked to
Join an anti Norman crusade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-08
"ACORNp GAS RANGES

The greatest help and assistance the housewife is
good cooking apparatus.
For your comfort, suggest that you to
and examine this range.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

Our cong ratulatiOns to our next
postmaster, A. Lee Cummins. After
weeks of lively contests between the
aspirants fer the coveted place, Mr..
Cummins, through the indefatigable
efforts and influence of his friends.
has come out on top and will take hold
July the first, with the best wishes
of his friends for an able and sue
cessful administration. The new
postmaster is one of Smyrna's best
known citizens, kind, affable and
obIiging and we have no doubt will
give his best and most conscientious
services 20 the public. Our cOngratu-
lations and best wishes are with him.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

has already set the pace
as an important industrial and busi-
ness center and with its fine manu-
factories, business houses and last,
but not least, its new and ideal Hotel
Du Pont. it should. as Delaware's
only metropolis. be looked up TO with
pride. The people down the state can
only appreciate Wilmington by max
ing frequent visits there and giving
it of their patronage. eff you can't
get it at home get it in Wilmington"
would be a good household policy for
shoppers to adopt. On the other
hand. Wilmington should appreciate
and become better acquainted with
the Peninsula and its fine agricultural
possibilities. The Delaware Mary
land Virginia towns are thriving bet
ter than ever in their history. They
are keeping pace with the times and no
greater exponent Of this fact can be
had than by their representative
newspapers. The calling of the
Peninsula editors together was,
therefore, a happy thought and the
banquet at the Hotel DUPONT Monday
evening was in every way a success,
and we hope will conduce to a better
understanding between Wilmington
and "dOwn state" and promote the
development Of the splendid pOssibili-
tes of the rich country around and
about US. The speeches and toasts were
laden with splendid impressions anC
altogether it was an interesting anC
profitable gathering.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
GANG OF YEees DOWN STATE
Warning Sent Out by Postoffiee In
spector for Postmasters to be on Guard

Warning Sent Out by Postoffice In
spector for Postnasters to be on Guard
Word has reached Postofice In
spectOr Plummer that another gang
Of yeggs is hiding in the lower part
Of Sussex county and are watching
their opportunity to rob railroad sta
tions and postoffices. According to
the report received by the inspector
the gang in Sussex county is entirely
distinct from the gang. members of
which were recently arrested on
charges Of rObbing stores at Marydel,
Md. In an interview with Edward
Fulton, the supected yegg on whom
was found four ounces Of nitro-gly-
cerine. at the wOrkho1se Saturday
lnpector Plummer learned that Full
ton never expected to be captured
by the officers. Only a fall which
temporarily put the fleeing man out
Of commission and caused him tc
lose his revolver prevented him shoot.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

ing at the officers pursuing him, ae..
corilng to his own statement. He
said he and his partner had counted
the shots fired by the officers ami
were prepared TO turn and fire back
after they had counted six shots
that had been fired. Fulton says
he fell on his gun. injaring himself
in the side and that his partner kept
on running. leaving him. Fulton.
in conversation with Inspector Plum
mer, said it was easy TO enter a
plIce in the lower section Of the state,
but the effects Of the work made
Zone sick. |"
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

Police, Lee Cochran in his law suit
which will be tried at the coming
term Of Court. Mr.. Cochran has
shown his nerve and good intentions
in breaking lsp loafing. earousing and
nuisances about town and that he
should be attacked in the discharge
of his duties, is a serious matter,
whatever tn. merits of the case one
may judge. II is not Officer Coch-
ran but the strong arm Of law that
must be considered and Council is do
ing the proper thing to back its Off
GERS and see that the town laws anC
ordinances sre enforced.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

The return soon to private life
Of Postmaster Thomas jefferson is
a matter of deep regret. There is
no better postmaster in the state
than Mr.. Jefferson and he goes
out with one of the best records
of any postmaster who has ever
served the people of Smyrna. Faith
ful in the discharge Of his duties,
able and conscientious. he has
brought the pOstoffice up to a high
standard and up-tO-dat in every re-
spect. Long ago Mr.. Jefferson saw
the need for better and larger post
Office quarters and not being able to
get what he wanted, he began to ap-
peal TO government officials for a
Federal Building and was largely in
strumental in getting the movement
inaugurated and a bill through Con-
gress. 1t is regretted for this reason
that he could not have been the first
occupant of the new Federal Building,
but the wheels of government are US.
ually slow and it may yet be sometime
before anybody will occupy Smyrna.
new s25. 600 postoffice.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

It was a happy thought on the part
OF the Wilmington Chamber Of Com
meree to bring the publishers Of the
Peninsula newspapers together to
have heart-to-heart discussion on
the great possibilities that only need
to be awakened to make the Della
ware-Maryland Peninsula one Of the
most important agricultural and in
dustrial centers in the United States.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

After a prOtraeted dry spell, vege-
tatiOn was refreshed Saturday night
and Sunday night by cOpious rains
and the country around about Smyrna
is thriving.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

Now that the new postmaster has
been settled upon let efforts be made
to hasten the new Federal Building
plans and construction of the edifice.
The lot is ready and the public will
welcome an up .to-date postoffice on
the old Smyrna House lot.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

FOUNDED By Rober, D Hofecker July 5. 1854
Editor aud Proprietor until February TO- 1877
0FFICE-Next Door TO the FrUit Growers
NttiOnai Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

A AOVERTIsEMENTs-TH sMVRSA TIsEs Is the
basiness medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for the outlying district Of which il
is the centre. empraolng the towns Of Clayton
Kenton. Cheswold. Leipsic, sc. rate pf 50
cents an inch for first insertion and . cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
for transient advertising. Locals and Readug
Notices. 10 cents per line per issue. special
discount on all semi-annual and yearly adver-
tisements.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

Postmaster General Albert S. Bur-
leson. recently appointed by President
Wilson to take charge of the postal
affairs of the United States, is heart
lily in favor of the one cent letter
postage. He so announced himself
to a delegation representing the Ma
tioral One Cent Letter Postage AS
sOciation which waited on him in
Washington recently. 81 am heart
lily in favor Of one cent letter
postage, declared Postmaster Gen
eral Burleson. who went to explain
that he hoped to bring it about just
as soon as revenues of the department
could be adjusted. The postmaster
general told the advocates of one cent
letter postage that he had long be-
lieved that their contention was right.
He states, however, that as head of
the department it was his business to
see that sufficient revenue was raised
TO meet expenses and while he admit
ted that there was a big surplus re-
eeived from first class mail each year
he added that 1t would be necessary
to make such adjustment of rate as
would put the department on a busi-
ness basis. Postmaster General Bur
lesOn is strongly in favor of putting
the postal department on an efficient
basis. He also favOrs adequate COM
pensatiOn for postal employees, and
such a readjustment Of rates as will
permit the operation of the depart
ment in a business like manner. II
is the purpose Of the present postoffice
administration to establish civil SER
vice rules throughout the department,
applying eventually even TO first
class postmasters. Senator TheO.
dOre E. Burton from Ohio, and Rep,
resentative Chares L. Bartlett from
Georgia, have re-introduccd one cent
letter postage bills in the senate anC
house Of representatives. These bill
call for the Inauguration Of one cen
letter postage by July l Of this year
Senator Burton has long champiOne
the battle for one cent letter postage
while Representative Bartlett has fay
ored the cheaper rate for many years
A strong advocate for the lower rat
has appeared in the person of Hor
James ]. Britt Of Asheville, n.
Mr. Britt recently retired from Il
position of third assistant rostmast
general Upon being asked for h
opinion Of one cent letter postage,
expressed IL in no uncertain ton
81 am heartily in favor, declar
Mr.. Britt, "'of the Immediate redu
tion Of letter postage from two cen
ar ounce to one cent per ounce
these reasons: cit will promote ge
eral intelligence, and will impro
the social relations Of the people; .
will advance the business interests
the country. by lowering the cost
communication; "The rate Of {
cent an ounce for letters. with
increase Of mail-matter which
reduction will induce. will defray
cost Of handling and transportation
But few public questions are Of 81
vast concern TO the great body Of
American people. and we earnes
hope it may receive the early and
rious attention Of the congress.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

Council is doing the right thing in
going the bail and backing Chief Of
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25

raE SMYRNA TIMES is published A. smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
rHE TTxxs IS an independent paper devoted to
he welfare Of the town It represents aud the
state Of which It Is a part. Il also gives the
sems Of importance OF the Eastern shore OF
Msrylsnd.
ROBERT n. HOFFECKEE,
E5it,r a,a pt,fffsha-
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
The SMYRNA Times
SMYRNA. DELAWARE.

Wednesday, June IS, 1918