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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
READFIELD.

Rev. William Wood was called Tues
day afternoon to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Melvina Sherburne of Bel
grade.
Summer visitors are beginning to
come for their vacation time.
Fishing has been very good on the
lakes in this section.
The warm weather of the past two
days makes activity on the farms.
Repairs and painting is the order of
the day With some.
About 125 attended the exercises at
Town hall last week.
George Carson from Canton spent
the Sabbath at his home in Readfeld.
Mr. and Mrs. Carol Hopkins have
moved to the Skofield place, which
they. are to Care for. this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Editorial Comment
Lost in the Thick of Ocean Traffic.
New York Tribune)

Midocean is still a big and barren spot
despite modern shipping and modern
safeguards That is the lesson which
the last survivors of the burned Column
bian bring to port along with their tale
of hardship and torture.
These fifteen men, including the first
officer were IA days adrift in the steam
ship lanes Three liners passed within
easy sight, but in the mist and fog their
lookouts failed to pick up the castaways.
These heartbreaking disappointment
were bad enough, but they could have
counted for little when once hunger and
thirst began their deadly work. Then
1t was simply a question of the survival
of the httest. The worst tortured and
the weakest willed gave In to the tempta-
ton to drink sea water, bringing a. quick
end. The four strongest stood by their
carefully agreed division of biscuit and
water and came through alive.
The story is narrowing but stirring
one. These seamen, living and dead, en-
dured the most terrible of all trials
without a hint of cutthroat selfishness.
Angels could not do more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Palermo.

Mrs. B. E. Coombs entertained Mrs.
Coffin. Mrs. Clark and Mrs Libby of Al
bion Saturday, May Is. They also at
tended the Grange at Branch Mills
Ninety-one members from Albion were
present and four later took the Fourth
degree Supper was supplied by Branch
Mills Grange.
DIR. and Mrs Goodrich and family from
Waterville weer Sunday visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Coombs, also
at Madison Hisler's.
Miss Agnes Hisler visited Mrs. Charles
Downes Friday.
Mrs. Lizzie Worthing and daughter
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Jones were re-
cent visitors at Fred e. Workings.
Stanley Kitchen and George Bradstreet
students at Cony High. Augusta, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. E. s.
Kitchen.
Leigh Drawn of Lincoln who has beer
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tobey In
Winsow is now the guest of his uncle,
J. NJ. Drawn.
Word has been received here of the
marriage of Frank Drawn to Mrs. Mar
garet Maynard. Mr.. Brawn's first wife
was Carrie E. Drawn, sister OF J. M
Drawn.
Madison Hisler had the misfortune thi:
week to lose a nice COW by breaking q
leg. His nephew, w. w Hisler, of Win.
slow also lost one valued at SIS.
Mr.. and Mrs Don w. Worthing recent
ly visited her sister, Mrs. s. G. Parmen'
ter.
Leigh Drawn visited Justus Turnel
Sunday.
Mrs Flora Turner assisted Mrs. e. H
Foster last week
Mrs Neil Shuman and son Of Waldo
boro were guests Sunday OF e. F. Dodge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

$50 for tins averaging $50 fun. The
elimination of the retailers profit
helped temporarily, but the ever-in-
oreasing demands of my habit soon
overcame the saving
Again the writer says
Il do not believe that any man with
an opium or morphine habit of years
standing can deny himself the drug If
1t is within reach.
Il do not believe that any man, no
matter what his previous character
may have been, can use opium con-
tinuously and not have the impulse to
be crooked. He may not be crooked,
he may lack the nerve or the necessity
to steal but the impulse will be there,
and if it ever becomes a question of
theft or a habit he will th1eve. This
is the history of every opium smoker l
have ever known"
In the course of the article the au-
thor quotes, as follows, what Chinese
den keeper said to him about the
power of the habit to hold its victims
You no quit. Every man alice
time say he quit. Every man alleesame
you. Smoke one time, smoke two time,
smoke tlee time, then smoke alleetime.
Chineman, white man. chokquay'
rnegroJ 'alleesame. No can quit.
Bimeby you die you quit. Bimeby
maybe you blol1e-no more money, no
more fliend hollow money, no can
stealem money, maybe you quit one,
two days. Bimeby maybe you go
jail, no got f1iend bling you hop, no got
money given policeman catchem hop,
you quit You got money, no go Jail,
you no quit. l heap sabe. Bimeby
you see"
There is the substance of the story
of a man who gave way to a habit.
Perhaps he began out of curiosity, to
see if the things he had heard were
true. The Paint" sign attracts many
finger touches; that is humanity-we
gamble with chances. We play with
fire while even the burned one is
warning us. Yet, in this enlightened
age, it seems almost impossible that
sensible person would begin drug or
intoxicants indulgence. ANY habit
grows, and only strong mind can
throw off the slavery. Hospitals, mad
houses, prisons, poor farms, receive
most persons of habits. Better quit
now. whatever it is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
The Power of the Opium Habit.

In the June American Magazine a
former newspaper man who is now an
inmate of penitentiary records his
experiences with opium. He writes
under the title "A Modern Opium
Eater" and he signs his article NO.
66o6" which is his number in the peni-
Tertiary where he is confined. Follow
ing is an extract from the article:
Few people in the United States
realize the extent to which opium and
kindred drugs are being used today in
this country. You, my reader, may
have read of the Federal Governments
strict prohibitive law against the i'm
portation of smoking opium, and con-
CURED idly and without interest. But
do you know that the United States
Revenue Service has a roster of over
three thousand known users of opium
in San Francisco alone? Countless
other thousands are unregistered.
Every other great city in the country
has similar rosters, and numbers its
'fiends' by thousands and tens of thou
sands. Hundreds of cans of the con-
traband drug are sold daily in New
York, Chicago, Denver, New Orleans,
Salt Lake, and Portland. The United
States army posts have been invaded
and thousands of the wearers of our
eountry's uniform are users of opium,
morphine, and cocaine. The severest
penalties have not seemed even to
icheck the habit.
Starting at the Preside in San
Francisco with transports returning
from the Orient, the drug habit has
spread among the enlisted men in the
army by leaps and bounds. The reason
!. Is easily found. Not one man in a hun
dred, once he has tested the peace. the
mind ease, the soothed nerves and the
surcease from all sorrows, disappoint-
ments, and responsibilities that come
from a first use of opium, ever again
has the will-power to deny himself that
delightful nepenthe. Opium is like the
salary loan shark-a friend today,
smoothing difficulty and trouble with
free and easy hand. Tomorrow it be-
comes a master, exacting a toll a hun
dredfold more terrible than the Ills it
eased.
Elsewhere in the same article the
writer gives an idea of the amount Of
money required by an opium eater:
BY this time the cost of opium had
become a very appreciate and perma-
nent expense. From a few pills at
first / increased my allowance day by
day until 1t took thirty or forty fun
"a Chinese measure; there are 76 fun in
an ounce TO give me the mental relief
I craved. The physical craying-the
hndNffG demand h<,
with approximately the same amount
each day. The mental craying-the
minds demand-increases daily. What
satisfies tonight is too little tomorrow,
and so on. To feel even normal now
needed three or four times the half
dozen pills which at first had given me
such exquisite pleasure. To get the
exhilaration. the soothed nerves, the
] craved, l, like each of
the millions before me, had to use more
and more each day.
"Thirty-six fun of opium at retail
costs, at an average, three dollars. A
dfty-ce tip to my cook and quar-
Ter for the privilege of the room in
which. I smoked made my habit cost
ne about four. dollars a day. which
made ghasti hole In even the good
aiary ! earned began to buy my
mum bx tbs "a paying from 4s25 to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
ALMA.

D. B. Bond of Portland was in town
Friday
Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Erskine went to
Gardiner Friday.
The W. w Club met with Mrs. Percy
Jewett Wednesday.
Mrs A. B. Mcdonald and Miss Abbie
Mcdonald passed Sunday in Jefferson.
Mrs. NJ r. Chase of Boston was in
town Wednesday.
Miss Linnie Holbrook of India preached
at the Baptist church Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

Sentiment proved too strong and
the historic Portsmouth stone" which
has stood for over a hundred and ten
years at the junction of Congress and
Vaughn streets in Portsmouth, n. H,
will remain there, only a few feet from
it's original position. The streets are
being widened at this point and it was
understood that it was intended to
move the stone to another part of the
city, but public feeling was too strong
and that idea was quickly abandoned.
The stone bears the date of 1903
chiseled into it, but all authentic ac-
counts of why it was placed there have
been forgotten or lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
CircumstantiaI Evidence.

Here is one that was told by Congress
man Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas,
when the conversation turned to circum-
stantial evidence.
Some time ago an elderly gentleman,
walking along the street, saw little girl
crying bitterly. Instantly his heart soft
ened.
What is the matter, little girl" he
kindly asked. Are you hurt?"
mo sir" responded the child as her
sobbing increased In volume, II lost my
nickel
There! Therer gently returned the
kind-hearted citizen, digging into his
pocket Don't cry any more. Here Is
your nickel
why, you wicked man." exclaimed the
little girl, Selling the coin and glaring at
the donor with flashing eyes. You had
it all the time.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
MT. VERNON.

Memorial Sunday. which falls on
May "a, will be observed by appro-
pirate sermons from the pastors. All
are invited to these services and es-
pecially those connected with the Pa
triotic societies The time has come
when the duties of the Memorial sea-
son should be taken up, as privi-
lege, by the Sons and Daughters of
the Veterans, assisted by the Loyal
Women of the w. r. G.
The Wells farm has been sold to a
Mr. Hammond FROM Worcester, Mass,
who will occupy 1t as a permanent
home Waldo White and family will
remain there for the immediate pres
ent.
Lorenzo French has sold his house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

John Hoey, a Camden, N. j., cab
driver, lost his faith and belief in
everything in the world except the
little children, cutting himself off from
his family and living alone. He died
recently and it was found that he had
left his entire fortune of 100000 to the
children of the Roman Catholic par
maculate Conception of Camden, cut
ting off all relatives without cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Light and Airy
Non-Comb atant.

Philander johnson, In Washington Star,
l ain sayin' muffin about no war,
Ain sayip muffin bout fight,
Cause April smiles
An de flower beguiles,
An de OF world seems all right.
White folks ak "Why?" an dey says
What for?'
An dey let's de big words fall,
But l goes along
An l sings my song,
An I ain sayin' muffin at all.
i.L...
Oh, de bird is happy in de tree,
An de mushrat dive an swim
An de blossoms gay
Come along dis way
Fob to decorate de limb.
Oars folks as wise as folks kin be
To answer Duty's call,
So III stand aside
Till rs notified
l ain sayin' muffin at all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Expecting Too Much.

Gadies' Home JeurnaL)
Claude had been promised motor ride
with his father, and his mother had sent
him upstairs to get ready. AS he came
down his mother asked:
Have you washed your face, Claude?"
'Yes'm answered the boy.
and your hands," queried the mother.
Yep" said Claude.
And your neck?" persisted the mother.
'Oh, see here, MOTHER said the boy
in disgust, Il amt no ANGEL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Comes a story from Aetna, Ind

Comes a story from Aetna, Ind,
saying that, a man having placed a
stove pipe on his lawn, a curious
pigeon flew into it and emerged COW
cred with SCOT. 1t flew to its roost,
where it was at once attacked and
killed by its mates. Then the rain
washed off enough of the SCOT so that
the murderers could see that the
corpse was of former member of the
same family, whereupon they gathered
around it and appeared to mourn.
Without saying so. the only excuse Of
the birds seems to be that they mis-
took the SCOT covered mate for a crow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
A Word of Approval.

How does your boy feel about stay
ing on the farm"
Better than he used to-" replied Mr..
Corntossel. He has looked it over
and he says the place has the makin's
of some fine golf links"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

AS John D. Rockefeller grows older
he seems to fear the intrusion of
strangers more and more and to have
a greater fear of trouble from unde-
sirable persons. A new and elaborate
system of electric signals has been in
stalled for communication with the
watchmen, the number of which has
recently been increased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

THE marquise is very thin isn't she?
What would you think our ages were?"
well, she seems 10 years older than
she is and she's 10 years older than you.
Then you seem years younger than you
are, so that makes 80 years difference
between you."-Pele Mele
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
The Kidneys and the Skin.

In the spring, the kidneys have much
to do If they are weak or torpid,
they will not do it well, and the skin
will be pimply or blotchy. That is
telling the story in a few words.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens and
stimulates the kidneys, cures and pre-
vents pimples, blotches and all cuta-
neous eruptions.
Don't fail to take 1t.
Buy a bottle today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
A Domestic Resentment.

Crying again." said young Mrs.
Torkins' mother.
Yes, Charlie doesn't trust me-"
What has he been saying?'
Nothing But he insists on using
the kind of razor that l can't sharpen
a lead pencil WITH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Editors Letter Box.

The publication of a letter in this
department Is not to be taken as
an endorsement of Its view by the
Kennebec Journal. This column
is maintained for the discussion of
matters OF general public interest
son and not Of q libelous or abu-
sive nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
/. The Shiftless HeIpmate.

(Brownstown Banner.)
Here's a seasonable tip to housewives.
In a complaint for divorce filed at re-
cent term of the Jackson circuit court,
we noticed that one of the reasons as
signed by the husband for divorce was
that his wife had refused to plant the
garden and look after its cultivation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
A correspondent of Boston papers

A correspondent of a Boston papers
household department puts it right up
to another correspondent thusly: will
you kindly send me your date pie?"
She may possibly be excused, as she
intimates in a message to another sis
ter that the wedding is to take place
early in June. Here's hoping that
the date pie maker sends her two
pies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Little Pitchers.

Don't you know you ought to be
spanked What do you mean by holding
my watch beneath the hydrant?"
''Why, you told Mr.. Smith just yester-
day that you had to soak your watch
every once in awhile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Crude Calculation.

"You will admit that two and two
make four"
YES" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax. But
if you're dealing with millions you
ought to make two and two produce
very much larger total than four"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
One Climatic Certainty,

Though fitfully the sun may glow,
II Is a comfort great and true,
Despite all chill or heat, to know
My old straw hat at last is due.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Not as Per Contract.

Now will the moving
Picture show
Folks like the news
From Mexico?
VIII they think 1t
Is fair and right
For Villa to
Attack at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Art of Collection.

the authors autograph.
Coward-How do you manage It?
Howard-I never borrow any other
kind.--I.ife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Heard in a Bake Shop.

Baker--No scent loaves of pumper-
nickel left, sir; only the large ones.
Customer-Very well, give me loaf Of
pumperdime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

p F. Hyatt, NJ. D., of Santiago de
Cuba, says: | have tested anti-kamnia
tablets so thoroughly for years past that
is is no longer an experiment with me.
They strike directly and effectively with
out bad results, at the two most charac-
teristic points in disease, viz, fever and
pain. With these two points we'll under
control, the battle against acute attacks
of pain is won. Ask for AK tablets
Revista Medical Habana.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

on Pearl street to Daniel Stewart,
who has moved there with his family.
Garden planting is the pastime OF
many these DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
The Late Lorenzo Dow
Maflison. Nav %

Madison, May 20, 1914.
Editor Kennebec Journal:
In regard to the inquiry regarding
Lorenzo Dow, | send the following
statement about him.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. G. H. ROGERS.
Madison, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

Mrs. j. w. Meserve of Bar Mills,
Me-, has cat who makes a regular
practice of ringing the front door bell
when he wishes to be admitted, reach
ing up and pulling the cord with his
forepaWs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

"Complainin' folks is like screech-
owls" remarked Uncle Eben. DE
sadder dey sounds, de mo- comfble dey
is"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
How Personally Conducted?

He-Have you seen our new ALTAR
She-Lead me to it.-Exehange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

man. That's what he says. He
hasn't energy and industry enough to
get near one"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
Forhearance Explained.

Your husband has such a gentle
disposition he wouldn't harm a fiy!"
.Humph.n exclaimed the busy Wo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

Mrs. McKeen, wife of the late
James McKeen, a wealthy New York
banker, has decided to rebuild on the
site of the cottage burned last Feb
ruary on Jewell island, Casco bay.
The fire loss was about $4,000, the
house having been over $50 years old
and filled with costly furnishings and
valuable furniture. The new house
will be built for year-round occupan-
cy, if desired. 1t will be a story and
a half modern house and will cost
about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

nald to the Lewiston Sun says that
the prospects for corn are very en-
couraging. The land has plenty of
moisture and is in fine condition for
filling. The long, cold winter and cold
March and April leads US to expect
a warm summer. He says the price
paid is the highest for 80 years, the
farmers are taking unusual interest
and big pack of fancy Maine corn
may be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 500.
w. f. CURRIER, N. @,
E. f. WESTON. Sec.
dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

An application has been filed for
the organization of the First National
Bank of Van Buren,, with a capital
of $4,000 and L. V. Thibodeau as cor
respondent. Others interested are j.
Martin. J. E. Martin, F. ]. Parent and
A. j. DUMAS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

Fifty years ago word had just been
received that Major Leavitt of the 10th
Maine native of Turner, had been
killed on the previous Thursday in
the assault on the enemys works at
Spottsylvania; that Gen. Sheridan had
carried away as a prisoner, according
to the Richmond, Va, papers, Judge
John NJ. Gregory of the Henrico Dis
trict bench; and that 200 contrabands
had arrived Wednesday at the Kit
terry navy yard from Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 8.
Meetings at 500 o'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday.
]. r. TOWNSEND. c. P.
c. E. STEWART, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

Kezar pond is sending out reports
of great fishing. C. R. Hoag of New
ark, N. j., a guest at Ben Browns
camps, in the last few days has taken
eight salmon, the smallest weighing
"a and the largest 10 "a pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

The Grand Chapter, Order of the
Eastern Star, will meet Tuesday and
Wednesday, May 26 and 81, in the new
Masonic building, Portland, for the
annual business meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

The United Spanish War Veterans
of Maine will meet Saturday, June "a
in Bangor and Banner Camp of that
city is planning for a warm welcome
for the comrades. Major Charles A
Collins of Portland is the State COM
mander, Major e. E. Philbrook of Au-
gusta the adjutant and James J
O'Rourke of Portland quartermaster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at o'clock.
G. S. PEASLEE, Capt.
RAY NJ. BURNS, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-22

An innovation is to be introduced at
Portland High school on Thursday,
May 2s, when the senior class will
have a sort of parents day affair
Members of the class with their people
will be hidden, and program will be
arranged admirably adapted to demon
strate the activities of the school.
While definite announcement of this
program has not yet been made, it is
known that there will be debating
contest, music by the school orchestra
and Glee Club, and so on. This is
probably the first event of the kind
that has ever been given in a Portland
High school and it will undoubtedly be
largely attended.