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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

ming the boats. Unless something is
done, great injury will be wrought.
The lobster fishermen will MOTTO any
extent-save the eed-lobsters for the
hatchery.
A few years ago a similar situation
arose. The federal government at that
time made like announcement. Fish
Commissioner Donahue of Rockland
went to Washington and through our
representatives in Congress and our
United States senators fixed the mat
ter.
1t is hoped that by sending COM
mittee to Washington or by some
other proper representation of the
peril in which the lobster industry
will be placed If this ruling goes into
effect, such as may be decided upon
by this meeting, the rule may be re-
voked or the matter tided over until
the Legislature of Maine meets in 1915,
to make proper appropriation for the
expenditure. There is no way by
which such expenditure may now be
made legally by Maine. Unless the
federal government continues to buy
the seed-lobsters. until such time as
Maine can legally take up the work,
there will be serious lapse in the
business and conditions will revert to
those which existed before the mod
ern and progressive methods OF lob
ster culture were invoked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

fred T. Dennison, formerly of Port
land, one of the assistants was slat-
ed for a position of trust la the Phil
ippines. Mr. Dennison has been ap-
pointed but not confirmed, and so
there is no real vacancy at present.
Mr.. Pattangall has been prominent
three times, this year, in political
candidates., last spring, as an aspi-
rant for appointment as United States
district attorney. He won strong sup
port but decided that he did not want
the Job, favoring Stephen c. Perry OF
Portland and Mr.. Perry will be ap-
pointed in all probability within six
weeks.
Mr.. Pattangall was a candidate for
election to Congress in the Sd district,
but was defeated after conducting
strenuous campaign. He became q
candidate for a berth in Washington
several weeks ago but seems to have
learned, as do many others, that all
is not gold that glitters within mere
radius of the White House. Mr.. Pat
tangall Is serving his third term as
mayor of Waterville. 1t has been the
orinion of those who keep In close
touch with Maine politics that he
would not be q candidate for any cleo
tive office on the Democratic ticket
after the defeat which he sustained,
in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
WHEN BAROMETER FALLS.

1t Is not an uncommon thing at this
time of year for the barometer to
shift an inch within "a hours. Some
times the change is even greater.
Few persons have any idea what ire
mendous changes in the atmosphere
are indicated by such rise or fall in
the mercury column.
A cubic inch of mercury weighs
a half pound. When the mercury
falls an inch a weight of l ton is re-
moved from every 1000 square inches
of surface This is ton for every
area SID feet square. If your house.
for instance, is % by 40 feet, with an
area of 1000 square feet, a load of
about SO tons is lifted from the roof
every time the barometer shows an
inch fall. That is. a 36-ton load would
be lifted If the house were alright
But as air presses in every direction
there Is as much of push upward
against the roof from below as there
is of a push downward from above.
So the roof actually feels no effect
from the removal of this heavy load.
In the same way. man of average
size would be relieved of weight of
about a ton and a half il there were
no air chambers in the human body.
1t has been figured that fall of
an inch in the barometer over ter
ritory 400 miles square removes a
weight from the surface of the earth
of 100 billion tons. If this were load
ed on freight cars, 20 tons to the car,
and 30 cars to the train, more than
go, 100000 trains would be required to
move it. If each train were 500 feet
long they would stretch out in line
more than 100000 miles long.
The only noise that accompanies
this great transportation feat is made
by the wind that does considerable
roaring in the course of such violent
atmospheric changes.-Kansas City
Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS.

the residence of Herman Howard. The
call is 204-5.
A church social will be held, Thurs
day evening, Dec. 4, at the residence
of I. l.. Ware. Games will be played
and the usual good time is promised.
POND ROAD-Mr. and Mrs. s. b. Mer-
rill left, last Wednesday, for an eX-
tended visit with their daughter, Mrs.
Horace Ackeman, of Manchester, n. II
Mrs. Eliza Meader of Litchfeld was the
guest. last week, of Mr.. and Mrs G. II,
Metcalf.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ Burnham were
Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. Burnham's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stevens, OF
Steventown.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Collins of Chelsea
spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs
E. L. Norton.
Mr. and Mrs p T. Lunt and son, Nor
riIl. were guests, Thursday, of Mr.. and
Mrs. a. w. Kent of Litchfield.
very enjoyable party was held, Fri
day evening. at the home of Chester
| Perkins, in honor of his sister, Miss Mel
lie Perkins, of Pressure Isle. An enjoy
able feature of the evening was pea
nut hunt, Miss Virginia Perkins win
ming the prize, a box of candy, for find
ing the most peanuts. Games and mu
sic were also enjoyed and refreshments
were served. The party broke up at {
late hour, every one voting the occasion
| the best ever"
Miss Emma Hildreth and George
Emery were visitors, Saturday, in Au
| gusta.
Miss Ella Davies is the guest Of hel
sister, Lillian, at E. l.. Nortons
Miss Nellie Perkins, who has been tht
guest of her brother, Chester Perkins
| left, Saturday, fer Bangor.
The winter term of the Franklin schoo
opened. Monday, Dec. l, with Mrs. Matte
| Mitchell as teacher. Mrs. Mitchell has
already taught two very successful terms
here. and all are glad to welcome hel
| back.
Warren P. Emery, who is employed il
| the Hazard shoe shop in Gardiner. is
spending a two-weeks' vacation at his
| home here
Miss Annie Weeks of Gardiner was
the guest. Sunday of her sister, Mrs. E
L. Norton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
LOBSTERS!
Situation Of the Industry
Has Become Critical.
U. S. Says State Must Supply
Seed HOLSTERS to Hatchery.
Governor HaInes Calls Meeting o!
L0hstermen of Maine.

In special from Rockland to the
Lewiston Journal, it is declared-The
lobster industry of Maine is in dan
ger.
SO critical is the situation that, to-
night, in Rockland a meeting of the
prominent lobster-men of Maine is to
be held TO take immediate action. This
meeting has been called by Governor
Haines. The Governor. the commits
sioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries in
Maine and other State officials will
attend. Our representatives in Con-
gress will be appealed to, probably
through committee which will. 1t is
expected be appointed at this meeting
to go to Washington and lay the case
before the Federal authorities. The
situation and the causes which have
led to it are as follows:
The United States government
maintains fish hatcheries at certain
locations along the Atlantic coast. One
of those is located at Boothbay, Me.
For many years the United States
government and the State of Mine
have divided expenses as it were The
Federal government has maintained
the hatchery while the State and the
United States have together collected
the Holsters which provide the seed
for the hatchery. Maine has, for
year, made an appropriation for
seed lobster. Out of this appropria-
ton the State of Maine keeps one
boat "Sheldrake" collecting seed-lob-
sters all the year and another "The
Sea Gull, part of the year on the
same work The method has teen
for Maine to buy the seed-lobsters of
tho fishermen. paying them about %
per cent. above the market-priee as
an inducement for them to save the
seed lobster until such time as the
"Sheldrake" or THE Sea Gull" should
come and buy them. The "Sheldrake"
is commanded by Capt. Packard, who
himself pays for the seed HOLSTERS and
takes them to the United States hat
cherry at West Boothbay where he in
turn sells them to the United States
hatchery at the same price as that
for which the State bought them. The
Holsters are then stripped of their
seed and put back again into the
ocean.
1t has taken many years to educate
the fisherman to this procedure. His
first impulse has been to sell the lob
sters in bulk to any buyer He has
come to understand, however, that 1t
is for his interest as well as for his
profit on the days catch to save out
the seed HOLSTERS for the hatchery. 1t
not only pays his pocket but it pro-
tects his business. He is satisfied and
more than willing to sort his Holsters
if he can get his pay for the trouble.
The amount paid annually by the
United State government for seed
Holsters is about $4,000. 1t Is a little
more in the current year but will av-
erage about that sum. Now comes
the information that, henceforth, the
United States government will pay for
no more HOLSTERS. The officers
say that they will maintain the
pounds and the hatchery but that Is
all. The State must supply the seed
Holsters to the hatchery.
This being the situation. what is to
be done? Maine has made no ap
preparation for this expense. beyond
its customary appropriation for run
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
Commission Govt
Not Live Issue
In Last Election.

D. H. Darling has defined the status
of the present Gardiner charter. provid-
ing for the commission form of govern
ment in statement engendered by con-
ditions existing at the recent election.
He finds that this new charter was
not a live issue at that time and that the
present form of government could only
be changed by legislative act.
The statement follows:
This fail some citizens of South
Gardiner raised the question of 1.-The
present sentiment of the citizens of Gar
diner toward commission government
Under the circumstances the question
was, in legal terms, of the nature OF a
moot question, or, in other words, q
question the answer to which could In nc
way affect the status of commission gov
eminent in our city.
"A city government, unlike that of a
town, is not established by statutory
law, but by a special act of Legislature
1.-THE old charter. with its various
amendments was so established, and
was abolished by another act con-
firmed by our citizens In accepting the
present charter.
THE old charter is as dead as though
it had never been. and lives only in his
tory.
I'm order to altar our charter. or to
abolish it and obtain a new one, permits
sion must first be granted by the Legis-
lature which will not meet again until
1915.
Under the state referendum, such
acts could not become operative until
July. 1915, after which they would be
voted upon by the citizens of Gardiner.
whether commission government
should go or stay was not, therefore. a
live issue in the election of November
20. and as there was nothing to be lost
or gained by expending ammunition in
a sham-fight, it's friends contented them
selves with the issue of two brief state
ments on results to cate.
I'm the campaign for it's adoption. all
the possible benefits were spread before
the people, and. upon it's adoption, some,
no doubt. expected to receive all those
benefits at once, forgetting that the sys-
tenn is but the tool, whereas the finished
product requires time for its completion.
THE result at this election was not un-
expected, being the natural return-swing
of the pendulum, helped on by a differ
ence between citizens of South Gardi-
ner and the Water District.
IAN analysis of the vote shows that
a majority in the city proper are salts
fled but the village isn't, or thinks II
isn't.
But the real grievance of the village
is not against commission government
which has saved it's money as well as
the city's, but against the Water District
which cannot be forced to extend its
mains to South Gardiner. and no city
charter, past, present, or future. can
affect the situation in the slightest de-
gree.
THE real issue of this last election
was not whether commission govern
ment should continue, but whether II
should remain in the hands of it's friends
or fail into the hands of its avowed enc
mics, and upon that issue the campaign
was fought and won."
I'D. Fl. DARLING"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
AUCTION SALE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY
At the Residence of
j. n. Bennett, SO Fountain Street.
Gardiner. Maine.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 1918, at 10 A.


Saturday, Dec. 6, 1918, at 10 A. M.
This is one of the best lots of Furniture
ever offered to the public at Auction
and consists OF / Quaker Range, with
hot water tank high shelf, as good as
new; ten-ft oak Dining Table, ! six-ft'
Dining Table, 6 Dining Chairs, l quar-
tered oak Side-Board, Five-piece Silver
Service, Silver Ice Pitcher, Silver cake
Basket Dishes of all kinds, Art
Squares, lot of Rugs. Antique ma
hogany card Table, in fine condition;
eight-ft French plate Looking glass,
Couch, parlor Clock. antique spangl,e,
Lamp, hall Lamp chartered oak hall
Tree, old mahogany Bureau, oak cham
Der sets, iron Beds, Springs and Mat
tresses, feather Beds. Carpets, mounted
Deer Heads, Oil Paintings, &c; l two
horse Landau Sleigh, seats people,
cost $3.50 and is good as new, never run
over fifty miles; l lawn Hammock, !
lawn swing, wheelbarrow, sets Falls
and Blocks, 6 Ladders, I EX. Ladder,
Step Ladder, lot of Paint in cans.
never been opened; Painters Staging and
Hooks, Hoes Shovels and Forks, and
hundreds of other articles too numerous
to mention.
Sale Positive Rain or Shine.
Free Lunch at Noon.
For further particulars apply to
o. n. SMALL, Auctioneer,
IS Cony Street, Augusta, Me.
dec3d3t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
SOUTH GARDINER.

A. c. Reed has gone to Portland,
where he has secured employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Perry Hodgkins
have returned from few days visit
at Bath.
Owing to the illness of some of the
members of the Kings Daughters
fair. which was to be held, Dec. 9, has
been indefinitely postponed.
Perley Reed has gone to Waterville,
where he has accepted a position.
Oliver Farrell of Brewer is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Colman
Farrell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
Pattangall Decides
Not to Be Candidate

Mayor William r. Pattangall of
Waterville has withdrawn as candi-
date as United States assistant attor-
ney general. Mr.. Pattangall gives as
his reason that he prefers to continue
his residence In Maine rather than
accept a position in Washington.
Mr.. Pattangall was in Washington.
early last month, and called on At
torney General McReynolds. being
vouched for by Senator Johnson. He
was candidate for an appointment
to fill a prospective vacancy as Win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
Mrs. Martha X. Hubbard.

Mrs. Martha K. Hubbard died, on
Wednesday morning, at the home of
her son, ]. E. Hubbard, High street,
West Gardiner, aged 80 years and 10
months. Beside the son, with whom
she resided, and sister, Mrs. Eta
Townsend of Boston, survive. Funer-
al services will be held, at P. NJ,
Thursday, from her late home, and
the remains sent, Friday for interment
at North Jay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

Deputy Sheriff Charles Jones recent
" had narrow escape from a serious
disaster, when his fve-year-old colt, a
horse of an exceptionally good breed,
became frightened of the Waterville
hound car at 2.45, Tuesday afternoon
Although Mr.. Jones was aware that the
animal had certain dislike for the
elactrics, he was very much surprised
when he found himself minus wagon
The accident was near Britts Gulley,
on lower State street. Hearing the car
coming down the hill at a rapid rate
of speed, the colt began series of
stunts, which ended only when the
wagon was completely demolished.
Taking strong notion to have its own
way, the animal would race from one
side of the road to the other, and Mr..
Jones Is now congratulating himself
on his escape from personal injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
YOUR HAIR NEEDS
PARTISAN SAGE
Use II as a Tonic-Banish Dandruff-
Stop Falling Hair and Scalp Itch.

Stop Falling Hair and Scalp Itch.
Partisan Sage is delightful and in
MIGRATING hair tonic. 1t quickly pene-
trates into the scalp, gets to the roots
of the hair, removes dandruff, and sup
plies the hair with just the kind of
nourishment it needs to make it grow
abundantly.
Partisan Sage has had an immense
sale, and here are the reasons:
It is not injurious to the hair or scalp.
It removes dandruff with one appli-
cation.
1t stops falling hair and itching of the
scalp.
1t cleanses, cools and invigorates the
scalp.
1t makes hair that is thin, dull, matted
or stringy, soft, abundant and radiant
with life 1t not only saves the hair but
gives 1t that Incompatible gloss and
beauty you desire.
Partisan Sage is delicately perfumed-
not sticky or greasy-and comes In fifty
cent bottles at druggists or toilet
counters.
Get bottle from Bowditch & Webster
Co.'S now-at once. Rub a little into the
scalp-you will be surprised with the re-
suit Delighted users pronounce Paris
ian Sage the best, most pleasant and in
MIGRATING hair tonic made. Be sure you
get Partisan Sage.
Sold and guaranteed In Gardiner by
jackson Bros.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

The ladies of the Old South League
will hold their annual Bazaar, this
tThursday) afternoon and evening, and
prospects point favorably toward its
icing one of the biggest events in the
history of the League. III past years,
it has been the one big event" con-
nected with the Congregational church.
and no pains have been spared TO make
1t as good, if not better than similar
affairs previously held. The decora-
tions and booths have had special con-
sideration, and nothing remains undone
TO improve the handsome display. Mu-
sic will be furnished by local talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
Funeral of Late Annie Mcdonald.

The funeral of the late Annie NJ.
Mcdonald was held, at 9 o'clock
Wednesday morning. at Saint Joseph's
church. There was a large attend
ance of friends and many beautiful
floral pieces attested the esteem in
which she was held by both young
and old. The bearers were Martin
Burns, George and Thomas bowling
and Fred Ankertell, all first cousins
of the deceased
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
WEST GARDINER.

SPEARS CORNER-Miss F. E.
Spear left, Tuesday, for Lewiston,
where she will remain few days.
Mrs. A D. Cole, who has been visit
ing in various parts of Massachusetts,
returned home, Tuesday.
A telephone has been installed In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

The new pastor of the Winter Street
Free Baptist church expresses himself as
much encouraged at the increased con-
gregations that have greeted him since
he commenced his pastorate in this city.
He will be glad to welcome any persons
at any of the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

Albert A. Hodgdon, who has had
charge of the signals of the NJ. c. r. K
at Mattawamkeag, has been transferred
to Gardiner. and Guy Simpson, of the
Gardiner section, has been sent to the
Brunswick division.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

The contract for the erection of the
new storehouse which is to be erected
for the use of the Commonwealth
Shoe and Leather Co, has been placed
with l.. G. Paul Of this city. Opera
tons will begin at once and the build
ing completed as rapidly as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04
HALL0WELL.
Queen Esther Chapter, 0.
{. ST. Elects Officers.
Deputy Sheriff Jones Recently
Has Narrow Escape.
Society Hotes-.CIub Aotices..LocaI
And kewsy Items.

Queen Esther Chapter, No. 10, o.
E. s., elected the following officers
to serve for the coming year, last
night: Worthy matron, Hattie Jones;
worthy patron, d. c. Skillen; asso-
ciate matron, Fannie Payson; conduc-
tress, Lillian Keene; associate con-
ductress, Pauline Lowell; secretary,
Annie Jones; treasurer, Blanche
Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

D. C. Wilmot returned, Wednesday.
from visit to his home in Bethel,
VT. Mr.. Wilmot has severed his con-
nection with L. M. Dolloff and will
leave, Thursday, for Pittsfield, where
he is to be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

Brand new and all different is what
Santa Claus says OF the 100 and more
toys he has left at the F. b. Wood
store. And, oh. such low prices! Little
folks will be made happy indeed.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

The r. and B. League of the First
Universalist church will meet, at 7.30
Friday evening, with Mrs. Harriet
Jones, 90 Middle street All interest
ed in the work are cordially invited
to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

There are seventeen British compa-
MES transacting fire insurance in the
United States and the premiums re-
ceive6 amounted to $50, 634 $500 The
losses paid are given at 500, ASA, 500,
which is equivalent to 50 per cent. of
the premiums.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

The Sabbath School class of Miss
Mabel Stoddard gathered, Tuesday
evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Norman Cannon, West street Re-
freshments were served and a gener-
al good time enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

The Woman's Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary societies of the Highland Ave
nue. NJ E. church will meet, Thursday
afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at the AIMEE
Home A special program has been pre-
pared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

Gen. C. w. Tilden has gone to Port
land, where he will attend for a cou-
pie of days, in attendance at the
meetings of Loyal Legion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

Mrs. Laura Strout has accepted a
position as instruetress az Baker hall
at the Industrial School for Girls.
filing the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Miss, Berpice White
house. Mrs. Strout comes from Fall
River, Mass, where she has been
teaching in the Children's Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

F. S. Smith & Co.'S --latest edition
of an ad. is in some respects the most
important of the season. Ladies who
read the ad and realize the saving to
be made will not be slow to shop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

In view of the surplus of 100000
shown in the municipal accounts, the
two thousand citizens of klingenberg.
Germany, were not only absolved of all
taxation for the year. but were each
presented with a sum of money from
the town treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Lambert and
child of Van Buren, arrived, Wednes-
day, in Gardiner, for visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

The United States imports from the
Orient. including all of Asia and all
of Oceania under the general title,
show an increase of rs per cent. in the
last ten years and exports thereto an
Increase of 10 per cent. in the same Pc
Rod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

Mrs. James Leonard and daughter,
Breta, went to Portland. Wednesday,
where they will be the guests of friends
for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

The meeting of the Mems Club of the
Universalist church will be held, this
(Thursday) evening, in place of Wednes-
day evening as announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-04

The Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptist
church will meet. Thursday afternoon,
at O'Clock. at the home of Mrs. Henry
johnson, Winter street. A full attend
ance is requested.