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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25

or nose. The period Of pressure also
varied with the case. In some in
stances the cotton tip OF the probe was
dipped in weak trichloracetic acid,
an agent known to the profession
The cases ran wide gamut Of hu-
man ills. Among others. there was a
woman with an acute abscess in the
inner ear, man with an liberated
jaw; a sore throat. with accompany
ing hoarseness. an aggravated tumor.
an eyeball into which a fragment of
steel has penetrated. In each instance
tne probe was applied, the locality for,
operation anesthetized and the patient
there and then treated.
The demonstration so far had shown
the practical application of DR.. Fitz-
Geralds method. He next proceeded
to prove that he could influence
through probe pressure in the same
locality various organs of the body
and specified zones in the arms and
legs. Fer this purpose patients were
brought in from the hospital wards,
and physicians present We're asked to
write on paper the parts of the an
atomy they desired to see affected.
DR. FitzGerald read the slips, pass
ed them over TO the attendant nures
and applied the probe. The subject was
asked TO state whether or not he felt
any unusual sensation and II so to
explain and localiZe it. In each In
Stance il was described rs a feeling OF
warmth or of glowing or tingling III
the zones specified by the physicians
witnesses.
The demonstration at an end, DR..
Fitzgerald modestly explained that his
method was now before his colleagues
of the profession, that he made no
claims beyond the fact that by its use
he had succeeded in producing results
that were satisfactory. II heid Tor
investigation and development seemed
thereby to have opened, his colleagues
were free TO preeeed-or, on the other
hand, TO dismiss the matter.
All the physicians present MADE
statements of what they saw. The
following statement by DR.. Stuart
Reed Is typical:
Il saw DR.. FitzGerald demonstrate
his new method in the clinic. BY
pressure exercised upon an area IN
the back of the pharynx he controlled
the posterior surface of the body
Pressure on another area, and tho
mouth the side of the face, and skull
were brought under control.
."Tb.. sensations caused by pressure
on these several areas were described
by the patients themselves as being
like a glow They felt warmer in the
areas which were anesthetized. Some
of the patients described it as tingi-
ing sensation. They all claimed that
before the demonstration there was no
noticeable sensation in the areas.
sThe first case shown was that OF q
pattent with a supposed cancer be
meath the angle of the jaw on the iett
side. The history of the case as given
bv the patient. and verified by DE-
EitrGerald. was that the growth had
been the size of a baseball when he
first saw the patient. At the time OF
the demonstration the growth was no
larger TINA an egg.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
How Long Will Earth Last?

There is an old story of listener
at a lecture by a famous scientist who
turned with a startled expression TO a
neighbor and whispered. How long
did he say the earth will last?" The
answer was 5o.000,000 years. OH"
he said with relief: i thought he
said 15,000,0 600" The astronomer. Mr.
Doolittle. the other day suggested the
smaller figure as the time; the heat
supply would last. but a more immi-
nent peril was discussed at the last
meeting of the Royal Geographical So
ciety in London. Is Rowland Third
man right in thinking that the earth
Is drying up so rapidly that in 400
years there will be no more cham
pagne or burgundy or claret? That
would be a drouth indeed, but the lec-
turer, Professor Gregory, after re-
viewing the evidence for dessiccation,
held that no important climatic
change during the past 1900 years
could be shown That there have been
long cycles of lean years is generally
accepted, but thus far the evidence
does not warrant the conclusion that
the world is perceptibly drying up
Springfield Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
10000 volcEsi
And Many Are the Voices Of Augusta
People.

Thirty thousand voices--What
grand chorus, And that's the num-
ber of American men and women who
are publicly pralsing Doan's Kidney
Pills for relief from backache. kidney
and bladder ills. They say 1t TO
friends. They tell it in the home pa
pers. Augusta people are in this
chorus. Here's an Augusta case.
C. A. Miron, 55 washington St, Au-
gusta, Me-, says: I had more or less
trouble from improper action of my
kidneys. The pain over my kidneys
was very severe and the kidney secre-
tions were excessive. Doan's Kidney
Pills. which / got a, Willis r. Par
tridge's Drug Store, cured the back
ache and made my kidneys normal
have advised many of my friends,
whom l have heard complaining, to
give Doan's Kidney Pills a trial. j
know that they can be relied upon"
For sale>by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
Open Letter to Secretary Rich.
Lisbon Falls, Me-, !


Lisbon Falls, Me-, Feb. %, 1914
Maurice c. Rich, Sec. Board of Trade,
Portland, Me.
Dear Sir:
l note In the press a general invita-
tion to all interested to be present at
a meeting at Augusta on Feb. 9th in
the interest of a Develop Maine
movement
BY Develop Maine" l suppose is
meant more orchards, more livestock
larger crops, more mills, more shops
more warehouses. more numerous
and prosperous population occupying
more comfortable homes.
Circumstances will probably prevent
my attendance, but wish to make the
following suggestion, not original
which appears to me to be worthy the
attention of the convention as the
simplest, easiest, and most effective
method for the accomplishment of the
object of your gathering. This sugges-
ton follows:
Let the State of Maine abolish all
taxes upon industry by exemptins
orchards, livestock buildings, ma
chinery, merchandise, improvements
and personal property generally; leav-
ing all taxes to fall upon land values
as building lots, factory sites, water
powers, etc.
Capital will then be attracted to
Maine by this exemption; at the same
time natural opportunities, now idle
will be forced into use by heavier tax
alton.
A. w. PLUMMER.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCOVERY.
Possible to Produce Local Anesthes'a
on Any Part Of the Body.

DR.. Williams II. Fitzgerald, OF Hart
ford. Conn.,, has informed his profess
s,onal brethren of remarkable dis
coyery by which anesthesia can be
produced in any part of the body by
pressure upon nerve centers IN the
mouth, nose and throat. Before an IN
vited group of physicians he demon
strated on a large number OF patients.
The method was the same In each
instance. An ordinary metal probe
tipped with absorbent cotton was ap-
piled, with varying degrees OF pres
sure, to one or another of 300 points,
or areas, within the mouth. pharynx
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
Seven Star Grange.

Seven Star Grange held a very in
teresting meeting on Saturday eve
ming. Two candidates were Instructed
in the first two degrees and the new
officers carried the work through
splendidly.
Miss Carrie Weymouth, who passed
six weeks in Portland under the treat
ment of DR.. Abbott, returned home
Monday cured of the trouble with her
shoulder which was caused by a fall
nearly year ago.
Harold Pike, who has been taking
a short course at the University OF
Maine, returned home Saturday.
Troy High school opened for the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25

by touching certain areas in the
mouth and throat the area at the side
of the neck covered by the growth
was controlled. and the pain ceased
and did not return for some time.
Similar results had been obtained on
each occasion when DIR. FitZGerald
had \ought to relieve the patient. In
der this treatment the patient said
that he had been able TO discontinue
liquid food and was then eating solid
food with relish. His general health
and appearance had greatly improved
and he was hopeful of recovery.
Another case was that of a patient
with Il sore throat who was also very
hoarse Tho hoarseness was almost
completely relieved by DR.. FitzGerald
in 10 minutes, and 1t did not return
for more than an hour.
Il am inclined to think that DR..
FitzGerald has discovered something
which opens UP a new and vast field
in medical research. / realize that the
i discovery Is still in its infancy.
Il believe that when DIR. Fitz-
Gerald gets out a series of charts
which will bring this method within
the grasp of the great body Of physi-
clans and surgeons its utility will be
more marked"
Obviously. the profession will want
further evidence of the success OF the
method, for it is wells always to work
slowly in accepting innovations. OF
Dr. FitzGerald's professional standing
there is no question.
The literature of nerve, anatomy
makes no mention OF eenters in the
mouth and nose such as DR.. FitzGer-
| aid seems to have discoVered-New
| York World.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
"Water.power Grabbers."

The water-power grabhers are doing
all they can to obstruct right use of
water powers, such as Maine State
Grange stands for against the private
the farmers Opponents of the Roosevelt
and Pinchot plan are doing all they can
to restrict conservation for the nation. 1t
is recalled that Maine water-power grab
bers who were recently in Washington,
turned States Fighters against Federal
law and the constitutional decision touch
ing Federal rights in navigable rivers
erty.-Waterville Sentinel.
A prize is offered among patrons for
the best solution of the meaning and
purpose of the above.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
Artificial Wood.

French experimenters at work in the
city of Lyons have just produced an
artificial wood. according to the
American Consul at that place. The
new product has been found after
years of study and practical expert
ments, the most recent of which have
given eminently satisfactory results.
The process consists in Transforming
straw into solid material having the
resistance of oak. The straw, after
being cut into small pieces, is reduced
to a paste by boiling. Certain chemi-
calls are then added. When the paste
has been reduced to a homogeneous
mass it is put into presses, and planks,
beams, laths and holdings of all sizes
are readily made. This new material
can be sawed like natural wood. As
fuel 1t emits bright flame and lit
tie smoke. 1t is further said to be
adaptable to the manufacture of match
stems,-Indianapoli News.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
E,.. Somerset Pomona Grange.

The next meeting of East Somerse'
Pomona Grange will be held IN Hart
land on Wednesday, March 4. The
speaker of the day will be Leon .
Merrill, dean of Agricultural Depart
ment of the University of Maine. "A
talk on 1.-THE school and the commu-
nityn will be given by Fl. Il. Fortler OF
Hartland, superintendent of schools
The discussion on Practical methods
of restoring fertility to worn out lana
will be introduced by Mark Bona OF OF
Corinna. The address of welcome Will
be given by H. e. Fortier and the re-
sponse will be made by George Plum
mer of Newport. The balance OF the
program will be supplied by the home
grange. The morning session Will be-
gin at 10 A. M. prompt, and the degree
work will be done at that session
There will be no evening session. A
large crowd is expected and patrons
are urged to bring the necessary sup
plies,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
Belgrade Grange.

Belgrade Grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening. Feb. Il with
a geodiy number in attendance. After
the usual business had been transact
ed the worthy lecturer presented the
following program; Reading, Life OF
Lincoln" G. Evans Minot; music
choir: reading, "Suez Canal": Worthy
Master j. T. Hanson; paper, sent
by Bro. G. A. Clark, +. c. Foster;
music, choir; sayings of Lincoln, Mel
lie C. Pray. paper. sent by Bro 6. A
Clark, Worthy Lecturer Mable Page;
song, America, by Grange. Satur
dav. Feb. 2S there will be an all day
meeting of the Grange. 1t is expected
Mrs. Kate Ellis and other interesting
speakers will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
A special newspaper correspondent,

A special newspaper correspondent,
with headquarters in Lynn, writes
the Journal that he is in position to
get a good story on the latest facts
in regard TO the development of a
new breed of hogs in the vicinity of
Peabody, Mass. We're sorry the Jour-
nal is not in a position to order such
a story, but the fact is that new breeds
of hogs are developing so rapidly that
it is practically impossible to keep on
track of all of them and we naturally
hesitate about seeming to favor any
particular breed.-Biddeford Journal.
Sorry you said h-gs, right out just
like that. 1t offends the Waterville
Sentinel man. He objects to the men,
tion of --er, well, these farm animals.
He has frequently called us to account
on that score.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25

Let us hear some persuasive reasons
for believing that Lewiston Will make
progress under the Progressives-or
under a Progressive Mayor elected by
the aid of Republican standpatters. A
not-too-long quotation from a Lewis
ton Journal editorial would seem ID
be especially heipful.-Lewiston Sun.
Whoa-up. Especially helpful to
whom? Don't persist is making us
laugh when our lip is sore and the
price of cold cream hasn't been re-
duced by the Dingley-approyed tariff.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
China GRANGE.

China Grange met as usual Wedhes-
day. Feb. IS, with an attendance OF 80
with two visitors, one from windsor
and one from Silver Lake. After the
regular business the first and second
degrees were conferred on one candi-
date. chart was presented to the
grange for the masters use by the
Ladies Grange Aid followed by a
sneech by Master Maxwell. A short
program was presented by wortiis
Lecturer Annabel Jones, vocal music
Sister Hawes and Starrett; paper SIS
ter Odella Chadwick, then owing TO i's
being late, decided to close withou'
the rest of the program. Tne mex
meeting, March 4th, will be harVes'
supper. All ladies not notified please
bring cake, pie or doughnuts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
Editors Letter Box.

The publication Of 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
when kept within bounds of rea-
son and not of a libelous or abu-
eive nature
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
Erxehura Grange.

The regular meeting of Fryeburg
Grange met Saturday. Feb. Il with
forty-two in attendance. Reading,
Mrs. Edith Charles; vocal solo, MIS-
Baker. A question was discussed How
to make the grange more interesting.
A goodly number took part in the dis
cussion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
TRINITY coMMANDERY. NO. J

X. T. Special eonclave at Masonic Tenn
pie Friday, Feb. 81 at Z. NJ. Work in
the Order of the Red Cross. Banquet at
$50. In the evening work in the Order of
the Temple and Malta. All sojourning
fraters are cordially invited to attend.
CHAS. r. GETCHE1l, e. G.
THOS II RODGE Rec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
FREDERICK A. HOBBS.

Here is copy of the letter Mr.
Hobbs sent the Biddeford Record:
February q, 1914.
Editor Biddeford Record
On January 18th, 1914 | wrote
the editor of the Kennebec Journal
expressing my approval of an edi-
torial he had written. A part of
that letter was copied in an edi-
torial in that paper on the 10th
inst
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25

Although the invention of the rain
gauge is attributed to an Italian contem-
porary with Calico, such instruments
were in use in orea at least two centuries
before his time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
Yours truly,
FREDERICK A. HoBB

II is another case of having 'the
goods to back what we say. We have
called the bluff Of these fellows so
often that we might expect them to
tire of II after awhile and settle down
to decency BY the way, we have
searched the Biddeford Record, even
shook il, trying to find Mr.. Hobbs
kfter, and we couldn't.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 7.90. Friday
evening, Feb, q, work in First degree.
gree.
w. F. CURRIER. N. G.
L. f. WESTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25

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., 1914-02-25

A police canvass in Kansas City
shows that 148 women disappeared
from that city in six months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT NO. 8

Meetings at 7.30 o'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday Tuesday, Feb. e..
rehearsal of Patriarehal degree.
]. r. TOWNSEND, c. +.
c. L. STEWART, Scribe
diff
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-25

The Hon. Elmer P spofford's claim
that Names railroad interests entitle
her to representation on the board OF
trustees to take over the b. & NJ, up
on its divorce from the New Haven
road, appears to be just.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-18
DENOUNCES REPORT
OF TLL-TREATMEN1

London, Aug. 18.-Professor J. F.
w. jerks of Cornell university ar
rived from Berlin today and de-
nounced as wholly baseless the re-
ports of "outrages" committed on
Americans in Germany.
"All over Germany" he said, with
in forty-eight hours after the Eng
lish declaration of war big placards
were posted cautioning citizens to
extend every courtesy to non-combat-
ants. Considering the stories heard
since my arrival here, about the bru-
tality of Germans, l am beginning to
realile dimly what distorted fiction is
disseminated. The Berlin placards
wound up, especially Americans ,"
Former Senator Watson of West
Virginia, who was arrested as a spy
and held for ten days in Carlsruhe
was also emphatic in denying that
the Germans were brutal. A nun.
ber Of clergymen arrived today from
the continent.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-18
POPE SUFFERS FEVER
FROM WAR WORRY
(By Brixton d. Alliare)

Rome, Aug. 18-Considerabl anX-
iety is evinced over the condition Of
the Pope, though DR.. Marchiafava
said His Holiness was progressing as
we'll as might be expected. Fever de-
velopeG and has weakened the Pope,
who is having difficulty breathing,
but The doctor expects. to remove that
in day or two. The fever is at
tributed to nervous depression and
worry over the war The Pope has
been grieved continually since Austria
and Servia went to war. 1t was learned
today that Emperor Francis Joseph
of Austria had asked the Pope to
bless the Austro-Hungarian army and
navy and the Pontiff had replied
"All the belligerents are equally
my children. Hence l am unable to
invoke Gods blessing on or intercede
for the triumph of any particular ma
ton, tut l pray fervently for peace"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-18
President Wilson Appeals
To All Americans To
Observe Strict Neutrality

Washington, Aug. 1S.-President Wilson today adj
dressed communication to the American people, asking
them to observe struct neutrality in speech and conduct
in the present European conflict and to act in spirit of
mpartialy, fairness and friendness to all concerned
His statement says:
My Fellow COuntrymen: suppose every thought
1u, man i'm America has asked himself during the last
troubled weeks what influence the European may
er upon the United States and take the liberty of ad
dressing few words to you in order to point out that
IL is entirely within choice what it's effects will
De- and to earnestly upon you the sort of speech and
conduct to best safeguard the nation against distress and
disaster.
"The effect of the upon the United States will
depend upon what American citizens say and do Every
man who really loves America will act and speak in true
spirit OF neutrality, which is the spirit of mpartiay,
fairness and friendlness to all concerned.
THE spirit of the nation in this critical matter will be
determined largely by what individuals in society and
the newspapers and magazines contain, and upon what
ministers utter in their pulps and proclaim their
opinions on the street
"1venure therefore my fellow countrymen to speak
solemn word OF warning to you against the deepest
most subtle and most essential breach of neutrality which
spring out of partisansp out of passOnately TAX
ing sides.
"The United States must be neutral in fact as well as
in during these days which to try mems souls
We must be impartial i'm thought well in action and
must put curb on sentiments well upon any
transaction which might be construed preference for
one party TO this struggle before another.
my thought is of America. speaking feel
the earnest wish and purpose of every thoughtful
American this great country of ours which is of course
first in thoughts and in hearts, and which should
show herself in this time of peculiar trial nation fit be-
yond others to exhibit the fine poise of undsturbed judg
ment, dignity OF self control efficiency of diSpassionate
action and nation which neither sits in judgment upon
others disturbed i'm her councils; which keeps
herself fit and free to do what honest dsinteresed and
truly seryiceable for the peace Of the world.
"Shal not resolve to put upon ourselves restraints
which will bring to people happiness and great and
lasting influence for the peace we cOvet for them?'
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-18
THREE BIG BATTLES
NOW IN PROGRESS
(BY Herbert Temple)

London, Aug. 1S.-Stress and strain
of immense events are not only pre-
pairing, but are proceeding along the
entira war line, like the silent but
enort1Cus pressure of water before
its break to do great damage.
While today's news suggests little
or no change of Importance, there is
no doubt that the struggle for the
mastery of western Europe is fairly
opened. This week will decide in
a great measure the fortunes of wal
and the future course of European
history.
Three simultaneous connected bat
ties have already opened:
The battle for control of northern
Belgium,
The battle for the Ardennes.
Tho battle for Lorraine.
These are at widely separated
noints. and the allies fate undoubt
odlv will be decided on the right anC
left wings, in the wide plains arount
Rruasels and in the Torreane basin.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-18
COST OF THE WAR
IN MEN AND MONEY

Paris, Aug. 1S.-The military ex-
pert of the Matin, discussing the war
from the French viewpoint, says:
"The Germans are reported dis
patching towards Paris their picked
troops on their right flank, that is
the left bank of the Meuse
"No war in history will have de
voured such huge sums Of money. 1t
is agreed that about 8,5OO,O0O men
are under arms, and to these there
is added 100000 seamen, making a
grand total of S,840,000.
"The Balkan war is taken as an ex-
ample, the cost of each man mobilized
amounts to $3.50 day showing that
the European war is costing about
$22,000,00O daily, not counting the
destruction of property.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-18
LIVE OAK SPRINGS
DRAWS MANY PEOPLE

L. F. Sargent is making frequent
trips between Ell Centro and the beau
tiful new mountain resort, Live Oak
Springs, which is only mile from
the summit of the mountains between
the valley and San Diego.
There are already about fifty peo-
Pile ot the Springs, and many val
ley people are acquiring lots in the
summer city. The run from the val
ley takes but two and one-half TO
three hours, and will take less time
after the completion of the state
highway, which runs directly to the
Springs.
There is some bright talent at the
resorc and programs are rendered by
the campers each Saturday and Sun
day, when there are jolly times.
The valley has for years been anx-
ious for just such place as Mr.
Sargent and his associates have fur
rished.