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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-15

20 wonderful cookies! each one 1 eat
makes me eager for more. feel as if
l were already in heaven"
oh" said Hansel, how good this
tastes! It's almost too good to eat
perhaps a confectioner lives here"
said Gretel.
Hi, confectioner!" called Hansel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-15

"Oh, go on nibbling and leave me in
peace
Gretel grabbed a piece of cake out
of Hansel's hand. crying: Not SO
quickly, Sir Wind"
Hansel promptly took the piece of
cake away from her crying: Child of
heaven, I take what find" s,ssss
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-15

The children then burst out laugh
ing.
During this last scene the door of
the witch's house opened and the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-15

| chied Hansel, horror struck. Let me
go,''
To this the witch answered in her
sweetest tones: Now, dear heart,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-15

VAP HEN the children had finished
w their prayer, they sank back
w upon the moss and were soon
asleep, their arms about one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

A short time ago some expert on
the animal industry shouted that
herdsmen should be kind to their cat
tie in order to get the best results.
We wonder If this theory has been APP
piled carefully in the poultry indus
try. Remembering the price of eggs,
we beg of all poultrymen to be kind
and gentle to their hens If we had a
and put a hot water bottle in her nest
these cold nights. Sh, Speak softly to
biddyi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

shoulder with the builders of this ma
ton, and who helped them in the win
ming of this nations independence. Il
is in spirit of gratitude as well as
from humanitarian motives, therefore,
that the Lafayette Fund has been or
ganized and the work to fulfil its pur-
pose is being done.
This movement was inaugurated less
than month ago. Responses have
been speedy and generous and already
three shipments of these comfort kits
have been made. Arrangements have
for the immediate free transportation
from New York of all packages re-
ceived by them and for the delivery of
these packages to the soldiers In the
trenches within "a hours after arrival
in France.
Each of these comfort kits contains
the following American made articles
A complete suit of fleece lined UNDER
wear. two pairs of wooden socks, a pair
of WOODEN gloves, an abdominal belt
with six safety pins. a dark muller a
colored handkerchief and a cake of
soap.
While this fund at the outset has
been supported practically by New
York contributions, it rapidly is as
Stunning national proportions. Con-
-tributions are being received from
numerous places in neighboring States
and the work is speedily assuming u
nation wide aspect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
Bird Books Free.

That every child in Alaska will, this
year, receive as a Christmas present
beautifully illustrated bird-book, is the
announcement made by the executive
secretary of the National Association
Of Audubon Societies. Alaska is des-
tined to became a battle-ground for
the preservation of some of America
rarest birds and game-animals," said
Mr.. Pearson. We feel it important
therefore, at this time, to call sharply
to the attention of the people of that
territory the fact that wild birds are
interesting and valuable creatures.
With this in view, we have just pub
lished book. Alaskan Bird Life,
which is being sent free of cost 20
every child in Alaska"
1t is understood that the entire cost
Of publishing this beautifully illus
trated volume was borne by one Of the
members of the Association. The
books are being distributed by the
United States Bureau of Education.
1t is not often that 10000 copies of a
literary publication of this quality is
sent out gratuitously, but the effort is
in line with the established policy Of
the National Audubon Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
Give Us a Lift, Mister!

Five hundred thousand American
children need your help today.
Nearly half million children car
be released from exacting and injuri
Gus work during the New Year, &C.
cording to a statement just issued by
the National Child Labor Committee
announcing the new campaign it Il
launching on behalf Of the Palmer.
Owen child labor bill now pending In
Congress.
The committee explains that thi.
campaign for federal law will no,
take the place of state work but that
representatives of the Committee will
appear before Is state legislatures In
connection with child labor and com
pulsory school attendance bills. THE
Palmer-Owen bill would eliminate
the 1o-year old cannery children an.
the youngsters under IA in the cotto-
mills; it would back up the efforts oil
state authorities to enforce laws tina,
already exist; it would shorten tho
hours of the 100000 children who ar.
legally working 9, 10 or 11-hour day
and 1t would do away with the
iniquitous night work of children ir
glass factories. But only improved
state laws can deal with the equally
important matters of the education
and health of children who 60 to
work, or regulate the1e employment In
stores, messenger service and othel
occupations in which interstate com.
merce is not involved"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
MT. VERNON

Supt. and Mrs. Elmer H. Webber and
daughter. Miss Margaret Rachel Web
Der, Of Livermore Falls. are passing
the Christmas Holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison w. Weber of Mt. Ver-
non.
Miss Gertrude Hopkins Of Haverhill.
Mass, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. b.
Ralph Cram.
The many friends Of Will Chesley are
glad to see him out again, after a long
illness with typhoid fever.
Miss Gertrude Raymond was a recent
guest Of Misses Laura and Mary
Weber.
Benjamin Pearl, Mrs. Viola Neal and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Pearl were dinner
guests on Christmas day of Mr.. and
MRS. w. d. Archibald.
Mr.. Wells of Livermore Falls was a
recent visitor in town.
Master John Harrison Weber was
the guest Christmas of his uncle, War
rem w. Weber.
Ice harvesting has begun on Moose
uond and on Lake Minnehonk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
The Lafayette Fund,

Americans, through the medium Of
the Lafayette Fund" are to be given
the chance to pay a little interest on
the debt this country owes to France.
The Lafayette Fund was inaugurated
several weeks ago by a number Of
prominent men and women of New
York City. its purpose being TO euroly
kits containing articles of necessity
and comfort for the French soldiers in
the trenches. These kits, costing 50
each, are made possible by voluntary
contributions.
There is a strong touch Of patriotic
sentiment behind this movement on
behalf OF the French soldiers. The
snow and wind are just as cold along
the European Aisne as ever the winter
was severe at Americas Valley Forge
and Americans never can forget that
1t was LAFAYETTE and his men OF
France who endured the hardships ami
dangers OF the Revolution. shoulder to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
German ships Under tho Hammer.

German Ships Under the Hammer.
(h'rom the Manchester Eng. Guardian.)
There was stirring of historical
memories at the Baltic Exchange to-
day. when four German prize ships
came under the hammer. This was
the first batch of prize ships to be
sold In London since the Crimean
War. There was the true British sense
of continuity in the fact that the ham
mer used by the auctioneer was the
same hammer used in 1855, when last
enemy ships were seized and sold. AL
the end of the sale the hammer was
solemnly presented to the Marshall OF
the Admiralty as memento. Inere
was brisk bidding for the ships, which
have been shepherded into our ports
nv the feet since war began. Eacn
purchaser had to declare that he was
not an alien enemy, and that he had
not bought the ship on behalf OK any
German, Austrian, or Turk. All the
ships were small schooners, and gooo
prices were fetched and there was
great competition for the chronomet-
ers of the ships. which were sold sep
arately. An interesting point as TO
the future classification OF the vessels
was settled by the announcement that
the Bureau vertias International re-
eister of shipping is prepared to grant
a corresponding class to vessels pre-
yiously classed in the Germanischer
Lloyd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
"a Monstrous Perversion of Govern
nent,"
(From the Toronto Globe.)

(From the Toronto Globe.)
The question of political patronage
need not be discussed here and now.
1t must be considered later on by Par
lament That individual Liberals, who
constitute As per cent. of the voting
population of Canada, should be alb
solutefy barred from participation VI
army contracts. and that even corpora
tions in which Liberals are important
stockholders are looked upon with
disfavor, is a monstrous perversion OF
the functions of government" In the
meanwhile, as a measure OF prctectlon
for the officers and men who will have
to wear and use the supplies now De-
ing manufactured. would it not be well
to require that every article shall have
the name of the maker plainly stamp
ed upon or woven into it? For the
honest contractor that would be an
honor and an advertisement of value.
To the dishonest 1t would prove q
check and warning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
The Consumer Is Half to Blame.

1t is extremely difficult to snow
some groeerymen the adVisapility Dc
handling known trade marked FOODS.
| very often find that my cook mas
bought products that bear suspicious
label which | myself have trouble In
making out. N. a. D.
Just so long. as housekeepers are
careless in ordering their supplies, just
so long as they accept whatever the
dealer chances to send, so long VIII
they have to be content with aduiter-
ated food products. Instead OF saying
Send US jar of JAM say, send US
a lar of Blanks JAM" which you know
from the label to be the pure article.
In that vav YOU can do much to hasten
food reform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
Editorial Comment.
Governor coIquit on the Administra-
ton,

tlon.
portland Expressly
Nothing which has happened In the
political world for long time has
attracted so wide attention as did the
declaration of Governor o. p. Coiq,utt,
of Texas that the administration OF
President Wilson has been a failure.
We give in another column Governor
Colquitts statement In full II will
be observed that his structures on the
policy of President Wilson cover the
complete range of the administration
activities ever since the President took
his seat.
While large part of the govern
or's interview touched upon matters
wnich especially interest Texas and
which came especially under Governor
Colquitt's observation, 1t is to be noted
that these form by no means his
severest criticism OF the President,
for this Democratic governor of a
Democratic state points out with
clearness that would be a credit to a
Republican statesman, the failure of
the Presidents tariff policy, the fail
ure of his foreign policy, the blunder
of the Panama Canal tolls exemption
policy, the biunder at Vera Cruz and
even criticizes the one feature Of the
adaninistrat ion which most people have
hoped did contains some merit, viz,
the new banking law. II Governor
Colquitt's article had been written by
a Republican editor, it would have
passed as a partisan attack upon the
administration, due purely to the diff
ferences of opinion as to Governmental
policies but this article is from the
pen of a man of President Wilson s
own political faith, elected at the same
time and by the same party that MIR.
Wilson was.
Manifestly there is trouble ahead
for the President If he seeks re-
nomination, in his own party ranks.
Texas and Louisiana. which is also
known to be hostile to the President,
on account of the tariff law, will WELD
a good deal OF influence in the next
National Democratic convention and
Governor Colquitt has gone so far as
to make 1t impossible for him to sup
port Mr. Wilson for reelection even
if he should be able to secure renom-
inaticn.
To Republicans who believe that
the Democratic policy is wrong and
that the great historical mistake Of
the Eeneration was made when,
through division of the Republicans it
became possible to have President
Wilson and a Democratic Congress
elected, the signs of the time are ex-
ceedingly suspicious. 1t seems to be
evident that we shall have two more
years Of "watchful waiting on the
part of the people at the end OF which
time they will rise up in a united and
determined opposition to the contin-
uation Of Wilson and wisconsin. IN
National Government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

The Explanation Is Easy.

When Senator Hersey makes one of his
characteristic prohibition speeches at the
coming session of the Maine Senate 1t
viii be up to him TO explain how It is
that in his county, which is supposed to
be stronghold of prohibition, they MUIR
der deputy sheriffs who enforce law.
Even in the wicked Maine cities where
Democrats are in power they do not 90
such things as that-Biddeford Record.
The answer is simple and has be-
come quite generally understood. in
recent years. The explanation is that
every half wit of evil tendencies is led
by such as the Biddeford Record to
believe that he has been robbed by
law of his God-given rights: that the
public as a whole is in sympathy with
his criminal desires, and that If he
violates ali the laws of God and man
in proving his contempt for one law
and in revenge for past restrictions
by that law, he will be forgiven and
honored. And he IS honored by such
as the Record. Sentinel and Argus and
the underworld to which they appeal.
When the foul mouths of such organs
are banned by law from melting
crime. then there will be no murders
Of sheriffs who enforce the laws pen
alties.
The reason why there is no resistance
of officers in wicked Maine cities
where Democrats are in power is
just as plain: 1t is because the Demo-
cratic officials are SO frequently and
VIGOROUSLY in collision with the thugs
and murderers and rum sellers to ex-
plot the public. The Terre Haute
case is current and striking example.
The Tammany government of New
York in league with gangsters and
gunner is another. The history of
this country is streaked with Demo-
cratic alliance with brazen cussedness.
That is the system which decency
and intelligence are fighting and, with
such as the Biddeford Record daily
urging natural criminals, degenerates
and idiots to overthrow the control of
justice and progress, it is quite prob
able that many more martyrs to the
cause Of clean government will be
listed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
The Small Democrats Russian View.

The Small Democrats Russian View.
Free speech is one of the great
things in America that makes the
United states great. The still tongues
of the Russians, made still and kept
stin by government supervisors, ac-
count for the soporifc condition of
Russian advance. In the past Is
months a few thousand small Demo-
crats-the leaders of Democracy, thank
heaven, are broader and know better
than to make such speeeh-have been
prone to remark thus. whenever they
have heard criticism of the present
national administration: Now what
right have you to criticise Woodrow
Wilson? He is the President of the
United states and he knows more in
Eve minutes than you could know in
five years. You cannot understand
why he is right, because you are not
such a great thinker as he Is. and you
have no proper training and are very
insolent and impolite, indeed, yes in
deed, if you attempt to show in what
he is wrong You had better keep
still and mind your own business or
he'll take notice of you and make
great fool of you. He can do it, he
and i3ryan, for they have corner on
all the brains in this country and you
are only a hair-brained simpleton too
ignorant to discuss their acts"
Such sentiment as this. If given
strength and vogue. would make of
the United States a second Russia.
The voice Of the people is the voice CT
the nation and from the sum total of
discussion and debate comes about our
unequalled democracy and our tre-
mendous advance. The only tongue
that is a danger to the nation is the
tongue that could tell much and won't.
He who criticises the speech Of a
neighbor on the mere grounds that he
is not privileged to talk is more in
accord with the Russian system than
with ours and should go there where
he can enjoy the silence he seeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
Fruits in Glass and Tins.

In your investigation have you
found any material difference in the
sanitary conditions of fruits or Veee-
tables packed in glass and tin con-
tanners, and, if SO. what are the re-
suits in so far as food values were
concerned. L. \.
Where glass containers are used
there Is no chance for contamination
The new enamel lined tins. however,
are practically doing away with me
talltc contamination which was Tor
merly marked in some products es-
pecially in pumpkin. squash, or any
Vegetable of low aeidity. We believe
there ia no difference In food value II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
Murder As Not Murder"

Gov-elect Whitman has been credited
with the purpose of urging the Legis-
lature again to consider the proposed
change in criminal cases which would
substitute for verdict Of mot guilty
on the ground of insanity verdict
of Guilty but insane" At the same
time, an interstate committee of ply
sicians and lawyers recommends that
in trials where insanity is alleged the
presiding Judge be authorized to call
experts of his own choice when the
hired aiienists of either side have suffi-
GENTLY befuddled the case.
These changes would help against
miscarriages of justice in murder
trials. But judging from recent ex-
periences in this State something more
is needed 1t would not even be
enough to allow a verdict of Guilty
but subject to brain-storm,' or Guilty
but in twilight state" or Guilty but
drunk" 1t would be necessary to pro-
vide that each and all of these pleaded
states of responsibility are the equiv
alent of plain homicidal insanity which
the community must be permanently
guarded against. And then it would be
ltIl 10 IL ScnllluSEldi july ~ ia
verdict of Not guilty without any
butts
There is no certain assurance of JUS
tice in murder trials where money and
influence come into play save in a
dominant and pervading public senti-
ment that murder Is just murder and
to be punished as such. Where that
sentiment is wanting, no devices of the
law Can make up for it.-New York
World.
Perhaps the day will come when the
sob artist OF such as the New York
World will not be allowed to begin
the creation OF unwholesome and
maudlin sentiment the moment a
crime is committed The World truly
says that murder is murder and
when courts and juries forever have
in mind that 1t makes little difference
to the victim or his friends whether
he was killed in the cold blood by a
relentless enemy or by whining cow
ard who tries to escape the penalty by
laying IL on booze; or who suddenly
discovers that he was insane and, after
sentence to an asylum instead of a
prison, tries to escape on the proof
that he isn't insane.
AS long as the old excuses of drunk
enness and insanity are accepted by
silly sentimental public, just SO long
will men commit hideous crimes in
their names. Guilty without any
butts" should be applied to criminals
and to those representatives of the
press which interfere with justice by
the creation of false sentiment for the
sake of filing their sheets with idiotic
mush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
His Reception.

Among the new class which came to
the second-grade teacher, young, timid
girl. was one Tommy. who, for naughty
deeds, had been many times spanked by
his first-grade teacher. Send him to me
any time when you want him spanked"
suggested the latter. II can manage
him."
One morning about week after this
conversation, Tommy appeared at the
first-grade teachers door. She dropped
her work. seized him by the arm, turned
him over her knee and did her duty.
When she had finished she said: well,
Tommy. what have you to say?"
Please, Miss. my teacher wants the
scissors. From the National Monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

1t is remarkable how the Almighty
Dollar will get in its work. year or
so ago, the theatres in Lewiston began to
present motion picture shows, Sunday
evenings. The ministers of Lewiston
and Auburn entered protest. The
mayor of Lewiston hardened unto them
and ordered the theatre managers to
conform to the Sunday law. Ever since
that time. the managers have been try
ing to get permission to open the thea
tres on the Sabbath. AT last they have
succeeded. or rather, the Almighty Dol
lar has succeeded Mayor Wiseman has
told the managers that one theatre may
open each Sunday night. providing that
d certain percentage of the receipts will
be donated to charity. In other words,
Mayor Wiseman has consented to allow
the violation of the Sunday law, for the
sake of getting $1,000 a year to help the
city take care of its poor. What pow
erful influence the Almighty Dollar has!
-Rumford Falls Times
Lewiston cannot stand Christian
progress. There are other evidences
that she is returning to her wallow-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
interest in Pure Food Show.

How may l get our grocers inter-
ested in the pure food show our ciuo
plans giving? f. H. +.
Put them on the exhibit committee.
Give them something important to do.
When he puts his mind to it the gro
Ger is in the first rank of critical label
readers. Some dealers have become
intensely interested when their Gus
toners have sent back food products
which did not come up to the stand
ard suggested. Get the club members
TO do this. Do not expect the grocer
to clean up the city alone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
prepared

Theodore Roosevelt is going to stump
the country for the benefit of the unem-
ployed. Aroused by the widespread dis
tress brought on by the hard times, the
former President plans 20 lecture in the
leading cities of the United States, the
proceeds of each lecture to be given to
the city in which he speaks, and to be
used to find employment for the jobless.
Boston Post.
And the Post has used calamity
howler' quite promiscuously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

IT would take a stranger to Maine a
long time to learn that a temperature
of 40 degrees below zero is a sure sign
of rain within As hours-but there are
sure signs that work out no oftener
than this,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
IlIuminatina mparison.

She entered the department. store and
complained about a lamp she had pur-
chased. demanding that it be taken back.
whats the matter with it, madam
1T has all the faults of my husband
and none of his virtues"
please explain yourself.
well, it has good deal ,of brass
about it, 1t is not remarkably brilliant,
requires great deal of attention, is un-
steady on it's legs, flares up occasionally,
is always out at bedtime, and Is bound
to smoke."-Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

A baby ostrich. Eve months old. sup
piled Christmas dinner for 1900 persons
at Los Angeles. But details are lacking
as to whether ostrich meat as popular
article of diet would elevate or reduce
the cost of living.-New York World.
Why, reduce it, of course-the
same way Democratic crow is reduc-
ng IT.