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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
NORRIDCEWOCK.

One of the most successful events
of the season was the 18th wedding
anniversary reception given by Mr..
and Mrs. Carroll Staples in the K. OF
p. hall on the evening of Friday, Jan.
%, over 200 friends being present.
Music for the occasion was furnished
by Jones orchestra, which at about
$50 played wedding march and Mr..
and Mrs. Staples with Miss Glennis
Stanley, acting as ring bearer and
Rev. Robert l.. Sheaff as the officiat-
ing CLERGYMAN, were once more
welded, after which congratulations
were rendered and everyone kissed the
bride, who was very becomlngly
gowned in a handsome dress of sap
phire blue messaline with trimmings
of shadow Lace After a pleasant So
cial time the company was called to
order by Edward E. Barker who intro
duced with a few well chosen words
Hon. l.. r. Folsom who spoke of the
honor in having spent 25 years or
happy married life together, of how
Mr.. and Mrs. Staples were regarded
with love and esteem by their many
friends and of how glad he was to be
present at their 25th anniversary. He
then presented in behalf of the friends
the beautiful presents brought. Mr..
Barker then called on William Longley
who spoke of the friendship and re-
spect with which he has always re-
garded Mr.. and Mrs. Staples. Mrs.
Florence Wagner was then called on
and she told of her personal associa-
ton with Mrs. Staples. Rev. Robert
Shean gave brief talk. After
music by the orchestra refreshments
of cake, coffee and oranges were
served and artificial carnations made
by Mrs Staples were distributed to
the guests, Miss Myrtle White acting
as flower girl. After the reception a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

suit against the saloonkeeper who sold
him the stufr-and gets judgment.
In a single newspaper he finds rec
concentration from the SchuyllSill coun-
ty grand jury-with not a clergyman
or pronounced prohibition advocate
on lt--for a reduced number of licenses,
because the saloons are responsible for
most of the crime and much of the
burden of taxation, and a similar rec
concentration from the Luzerne county
grand jury, with this finding:
It is earnestly urged that no increase in
the number of saloons is necessary. and
general policy should be inaugurated to
eliminate the mere drinking places of the
county, Such course means less crime,
less degeneracy. less poverty. From the
standpoint of public morals and public
economy, the policy would be justified.
He reads that in the three weeks fol-
lowing the closing of the saloons in
Coatesville there were only three ar
rests; that the patrol wagon horses have
been sold to an ice man and that in
stead Of the ruin of business" pre-
dicteA by the liquor advocates the mer-
chants unanimously report a greatly
increased trade.
He reads that in Kansas, where the
constitution declares that the manu-
facture and sale of Intoxicating liquor
shall be forever prohibited in the
state" that SO poorhouses are empty.
and have been for years; that recent
" So empty county jails were enumer-
ated; that there are fewer than GOO
paupers in the whole. commonwealth,
and that the death rate during the last
thirty years has fallen from II to Z
per 1000.
No great reform that we can recall
was ever permanently established ex-
oept through union of ethical and
economic principles, which are, in es-
senoe, one and the same. It is this
mighty coalition which gives to the
present movement against the liquor
traffic its tidal wave force and will
ultimately sweep the evil from the
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Graeca Asks Justice.

Nearly half a million Greeks now
established in this country as citizens
resent the reflections on Greece in
some of the sensational stuff pub
lished of the Balkan war. They are
indignant because of many of the
charges which they declare are false.
They ask justice of the American
press; they ask no more. They are
willing that America go to the relief
of starving Bulgaria, but htey ask that
the facts be made known to the world
and false charges refuted.
The editor of Atlantis, the daily
Greek newspaper published in New
York. has asked the editor of the Ken
nebec Journal to publish his state
ment, and we gladly do so out of re-
speet and fellowship for our good
Greek citizens, who are smarting un-
der the sting of yellow journalism,
and for Greece, the cradle of eiviliza
ton. In another column Of this is
sue will be found the statement of
Editor Vlasto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
DanviIle Junction Grange.

A day meeting was held at Danville
Junction Grange with Sabbath Day
Lake Grange of New Gloucester as a
guest. The attendance was about 100
The morning was occupied with talk
on dairying by F. S. Adams, State dairy
instructor. AT noon dinner was served
under the direction of Mrs. Sadie Law
renee. assisted by other members of the
Grange. The afternoons program opened
with a reading by Past Master Campbell
of Sabbath Day Lake Grange. Other
numbers provided by this Grange were:
Reading, Mrs. Cora Hackett; recitation,
little Ruth Shackford; reading, Past
Master Harry Merrill; reading, the lee
turer, Mrs. Parker; reading with encore,
Miss Edith Merrill. discussion fol-
lowed in which the ladies took part. The
subject was Leaks On the Farm as the
Sisters See Them" And then the men
took up this topic. Leaks in the House
hold as the Brothers See Them" This
was opened by F. Fl. Gray and carried
on by others. Miss Luella Small of New
Gloucester gave reading. Past Master
C. II. Nelson of Danville Junction Grange
gave an original poem, Miss Susie Hicks
contributed a reading, and j. f. Ham,
mond presented a paper. The program
closed with talk by Miss Dorothy
Beach Of Bangor, a representative sent
from the University of Maine domestic
science department. Miss Beach's sub
iect was Three Meals Day." and she
showed what foods these should contain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

The Senate has passed the Alaskan
railroad bill, and undoubtedly the
House will do the same thing, so the
bill will unquestionaby become a law.
At the same time, it is to be hoped
that the Federal Government is not
going into very many enterprises of
the same sort. The Federal treasury
cannot stand such a drain indefinite
ly. OF course the Panama canal will
never pay the interest on the capital
invested. Nor will the Alaskan rail-
way ever produce anything but a def
cit The plea of public necessity has
been used to justify these enterprises.
But the same plea could not be used
as to many other enterprises where
the nation can waste its money with
out any hope of adequate RETURN
Boston Advertiser.
Quite likely that is all so. but, If
you remember when w. H. Seward
purchased Alaska for a trifie like $780,
900, there was some of that same
gloomy forecasting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
CHELSEA.

No Sunday school or church services
were held at the chapel Sunday.
Chelsea Grange will hold a dance at
their hall Thursday evening. Jan. %.
Music by Lee. No Tango Turkey
Trot or any ragtime dances will be
tolerated Sandwiches and coffee will
be on sale.
At the next meeting of Chelsea
Grange there will be a button sewing
contest among the brothers.
Miss Tilla Lawrence, Mrs. Fanny
Collins and Harry Morrill, are confined
to the house with mumps.
A few friends of Miss Evelyn Corbin
gathered at her home on the Togus
road Saturday to celebrate her birth
day. The time was pleasantly spent
in playing games.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Corbin are the
guests of Mr.. Corbin's parents in Ran
dolph.
The Misses May Gillespie and Made
line Littleield were Sunday guests of
Miss Matte Morrill,.
Mr.. and Mrs Theodore Hayes were
Sunday guests of Frank Hayes of Ram
dolph
George and Harold Wellman of Gar
diner were Sunday guests of their ia
ther, Joseph Wellman.
Mrs. Frank Harris and little son
are guests of her father, William
WEIGH, in Manchester, while Mr.. Har-
ris is in Cedar Grove at work on the
ice.
Hannibal Hamlin of Gardiner was
the guest Sunday of Mrs. Octayia Nor
rill.
Mrs. Charles Irving rs in Bath car
ing for her sister, who is Iii.
Mrs. John Barney. Miss Harriet
Smith. Mrs. Lizzie Burbank, Mrs. Ju-
liza Collins and J. H. Hunt are recover
ing from bad colds.
A S. Fowler is employed by Talbot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

In drawing up a letter to be sealed and
stored away for delivery to the Mayor
OF Akron, o., In 20l4, the present Mayor
took the precaution to address it so as
to suit either a man or woman; but II
would be only one of the usual ironies of
history II the future Mayor should be
committee.-New York World.
That is the "Bowdoinham (Me)
plan," in part, but, the way they fixed
1t. they didn't care a rap if even the
commission" form of government had
been forgotten. as the "tithing man
of old Is now lost to memory. In 100
years communities are likely to be
ruled by popular vote at regular week.
ly meetings to consider the issues and
policies of the hour-that's socialistic-
ally progressive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
of Gardiner harvesting ice.

of Gardiner harvesting ice.
Fred Hayes of Randolph spent Sun
day with his brother, Warren.
Patrick Hayes was in town over Sun;
day.
E. A. Winslow, who received a bac
injury to his foot two weeks ago, Is
still suffering a great deal of pain
The injury was received while he was
at his work with Mr.. Clark, the print
err in Gardiner. by the foot beinf
caught in the press which he wa:
operating. The foot was so badly jam
med that ii burst on the side, makins
1t necessary to take four stitches q
close the laceration; two toes were also
broken He expects to be able to re
sumo his duties in about four weeks
Miss Mabel Mclaughlin, who is work
ing in Hallowell shoe factory, is board,
ing with MIR. and Mrs. John James, Jr]
of Randolph.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Thompson weTi
Sunday callers at z. A. Winslow's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Lapham of Pitts
ton were recently the guests of hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Clarke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Clinton Granqe,

At the next meeting of Clinton Grange
which occurs on Saturday evening, Feb.
II, the program will be as follows: Dis
cussion, What Can We Do to Improve
Our Schools2" to be led by the school
Committee, teachers and others; Should
Agriculture be Taught in Our Schools?"
L. A. Burns and Bliss Watts; question
box, Supt Clement music and quota
TONS 1t was voted to invite the teach
ers, pupils and others TO attend this
meeting during the lecturers hour and
it is to be hoped that there will be a
good attendance as the topics are ones
that concern every citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

Well, here is the Kennebec Journal edi-
tor calling the editor of the Lewiston
Journal a Democrat. How mixed up and
confused the brethren are, to be sure. 1t
will be interesting to note what the edi-
tor of the Kennebec journal looks like
to the Lewiston Journal editor in these
days of political reconstruction.--Port
land Argus.
Oh, just like that? Well he thinks
We are a 'reactionary" because we
were schooled beside the desk of his
distinguished brother, and still believe
that the truths he uttered then are as
true today as they were fifteen years
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
The Boston Transcript remarks thai

The Boston Transcript remarks that
the announcement of Commissioner Of
Education Claxton that school should
keep twelve months year with no
wasteful summer vacation indicates
that MIR. Claxton had no intention of
ever being a candidate for elective
office We would suggest to the Tran
script that perhaps Mr.. Claxton cal
culates to redeem his chances by es
pousing the cause of Ella Flagg Young
who declares for abolition of home
work for students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Maine Gossip
My Wedding Dress.

(By Elizabeth Powers MerrilL)
This morn (from oaken chest
l take my wedding dress of gray,
That as a bride of long
Ago l wore meath skies of May.
/ smooth it's folds with tender touch,
My tears fall like the rain.
My heart at thought of days
Long dead, quivers with loves strange
pain.
You say I'm old-Ah yes
/ know my hair is silvry white,
Ny form is bowed, and on
Ny once fair brow times fingers write.
But as today with trembling
Hand | touch this silken gown,
I'm young again, with clear
Blue eyes, and hair of chestnut brown.
see farm house old
And gray upon sunny hill,
I hear the singing of
The birds, the music of the rill,
The lilacs near the garden wall
Stand out in the clear light
Heavy the air with perfume
Rare, from apple buds pink white
see the DID, old parlor
With the roses on the wall,
The shadows of the summer
Day that from the elm trees falD
l hear these words as solemn
As came ever from the heart
You, John. take Mary for
Your wife till death shall you two part. !"
I know my hair has whitened
Meath the chilling touch of years,
] know my eyes are heavy
With the weight of gathered tears;
But my heart still keeps the
Springtime of day so far away
Beneath the SHOWS of winter.
Lie the budding flowers of May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
Facts for Catarrhal Sufferers.

The mucous membrane lines all
passages and cavities communicating
with the exterior.
Catarrh is an excessive secretion,
accompanied with chronic infiamma-
ton, from the mucous membrane.
Hoods Sarsaparilla acts on the
mucous membrane through the
blood. reduces Inflammation, establish
'es healthy action, and radically cures
all cases of catarrh.-Adv. ~ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

After serving as a place of punish
ment for evil doors for 40 years, the
Lincoln county Jail at Wiscasset has
been closed for want of occupants.
This is a testimonial and an object les
son as to the value of our prohibitory
law when enforced by high minded
and honorable officials. Lincoln coun-
ty has been exceptionally fortunate
in its sheriffs and so strictly has the
law been enforced that crime has be-
come very rare. The few who require
restraint will now be sent to the Rock
land Jail as it is no longer worth while
to keep the Wiscasset jail running.
This will bring the county expenses
down to a small sum while at the
same time it indicates an Improvement
in the public morals. With a few
years of Sheriff Stevens we may be
able to close the Androscoggin coun-
ty Jail in the same manner as the
number of inmates is steadily grow
ing smaller. And yet the Democrats
of Maine propose license system in
order to fill these jails up again!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

An upheaval has occurred in the
PASSPORT political situation and, owing
to strenuous objections raised by Il
number of old-time Democrats who are
leaders in the councils of the local
branch of the party the proposed Dem
ocratic Progressive combination this
spring has been broken beyond all pos
sibility of repair. Indications at pres
ent point TO three separate tickets in
the field and the chance which the
Bull Moose appeared to have of gain
ing Offices for members of their party,
now seem to have dissipated into thin
air The Eastport Bull Moose are cha
grined over the turn which affairs have
taken and, although they will do their
utmost to poll a large vote on elee-
ton day, members of the party make
no secret Of the fact that their hopes
are not high. The Democratic leaders
whose action resulted in the disrup-
ton of the Bull Moose plans, fatty
refused, they said, to be affiliated with
the Progressives in any way. A eau
Gus has been held by the Democratic
city committee to be held at an early
date, at which time the matter is to
be thoroughly threshed out and eandi-
dates chosen to head the tickets in the
different wards. In the meantime, in
the camp of the Republicans, tho
party leaders are experiencing difficulty
in getting any of the several busi-
ness men. whose names have been
mentioned as possible candidates, to
consent to head the ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

Gust because Christmas is over, don't
throw away the cheer" says the st. Al
bans Messenger. Not much! We're GO
ing to keep that cheer to sit in-Bangor
News.
We expected you to say set
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
ESTABLISHED 1926.

No notice whatever will be taken Oh
unsigned communications.
Tho Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
Bile for the preservation or return -
resacted communications.
Address all communications relatihs
TO subscriptions and advertisements
TO Kennebec Journal Co, Puoilsh-
ers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

A handsome doe, believed to have
crossed the line from New Hampshire,
has been captured in Somerville. Mass,
and placed in Franklin park New Hamp-
shire has furnished many a dear to Bos-
ton and vicinity Union.
And # all reports are trae Maine Is
sending her lots of dough,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

A South Auburn fur dealer has al
ready shipped more than 100000 worth
of furs to Paris this season. The first
shipment was made Dec. 10 when over
$780, 600 worth of choice skins were sent
across the ocean to the French capitol.
A large portion of these finally bring
up in st. Petersburg where they are
largely purchased by the nobility.
Quite recently he sent another invoice
which included at least dozen silver
gray and black foxes. In the group
of furs were eight silver grays cost
ing $4,000 and a sea otter for which he
paid $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

Mrs. John Otis of Mosquito spent
few days of last week visiting rela-
tiyes in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, P. Mfi
Regular meeting every third Tuesday I
at 3 o'clock. Installation of officers-elect. /,
Feb. II. Refreshments. i
G.. S. PEASLEE. Capt.
RAY M. BURNS. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
TRINITY COMMANDMENT, NO.

K. T. Special conclave at Masonic Tenn
pie, Friday, Jan. so, at P. M. Work in
the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross.
Banquet at $50. Work in the Order or
the Temple at 730. All sojourning fra
tiers are cordially invited to attend.
CHAS r. GETCHELL, h. e.
THOS. II. BODICE. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
r. g. cAPEN REsEKAH LODGE NO.

81. 1. Q. o. F. meets End and 4th
Wednesday evenings at 7.30 O'clock.
EDITH III. CURRIER, n. G.
SADIE f. METCALF, Rec. Sec J
pacboe rn-w-f 1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO 20, REGULAR
meeting at 730 Friday evening, Jan. 49,
Friday evening, Jan. 80. work in Initia-
tory degree by team of past grands.
w. l.. CURRIER, N. G.
E. r. WESTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28

JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 9.
Meetings at 7.3O o'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday. Tuesday. Jan. 2.
installation Of offcers-elect. Refresh
ments. "A
D. w. LovEJOY, c. P.
c. E. STEWART. Scribe.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-16

bands, the translation of which is said
to be money comes easy"
Four Of the officers were tightly
bound and placed in the auxiliary
wheelhouse at the stern of the ship,
while the second and third engineers
were left free to work the engines un-
der the direction OF the pirates. Pr
rate navigators assumed control of the
bridge and gave the proper signals to
course through dangerous shoals was
steered until the ship put into little
bay known as Bias Bay. There, two
junks. which had evidently been await
ing the arrival Of the Childar, received
the collection Of money and valuables
which had been taken from the ship,
the officers and the passengers. Even
the uniforms of tho officers and the
good clothes Of the Chinese passen.
gers we're taken, and almost all the
brass fittings of the ship. In all, the
ship lost over $4,000. in cargo, valu-
ables, and damages.
Cargo Below Standard.
The pirates were, no doubt, much
disappointed, for on two previous voy-
ages the Childar had carried about
100000 worth Of treasures of one sort
and another, valuables that were ne
gotiable ashore without serious danger
of discovery. The pirates seemed to
be angered by their failure to make
the big haul they expected, for after
looting the ship and passengers, they
went through the cabins and engine
rooms destroying wilfully doors, fit.
tings, and furniture.
But the exploit was not without its
humorous side. An English speaking
buccanneer, for instance, sympathiz-
ing with the thirsty engineer whom
he was controlling, revolver in hand
asked the engineer of he would like a
whiskey and soda; and, leaving fell
low pirate in charge of the engine
room, went to the pantry and brought
back whiskey bottle and one of beer
explaining that he could not find soda
water.
Among the pirates were some who
understood the navigation of steam
ships and others who knew how to
run the engines. One, indeed, told the
engineers in English that he knew
more about marine engine than they
| did.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-16

Prince Olaf, many dignitaries of the
state and church and members of the
foreign diplomatic corps.
The scope of the exhibition is ma
tional in the widest sense. There
are sections for the display of Nor
wegian industries; history and educa-
ton, fine arts, manufactures, agricul-
ture, mining and metallurgy, hygiene,
women's section, and cottage indus
tries. The buildings of the exposition
are large and ornate, and strictly con-
sonant with the natural beauty of the
location, which is on the grounds Of
the old Frogner manor, one of the
most beautiful and historical sites in
the kingdom.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-16
forest FIRES FEARED
THROUGHOUT THE west

Washington, May 1.-THE first re.
ports of forest fires have begun 10
come in to Washington from the ma
tional forests and they indicate to the
federal officers an early start of the
fire season, with unfavorable weather
conditions from the very beginning.
In the northwest there was less snow
on the mountains at the end of the
winter than for many years past.
Railroad rights of way which were
last year deep in snow are reported
clear now and dry enough to burn read
lily.
From the Canadian border to Next
co the reports are similar and there
have already been extensive fires in
California and Arizona.
The chief forester reports, however,
that the fire-fighting forces of the serv-
ice are organized better than ever be-
fore, particularly in respect to the fire
detection system of lookout stations.
BY means Of these stations fires are
reported quickly and accurately, so
that the control forces may be on the
ground at the earliest possible mo.
ment.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-16

tors if there was anything l could
take to help me and they said there
was nothing that they knew of. I am
thankful for such a good medicine and
will always give it the highest praise. !"
Mrs. C. H. GRIFFITH, 1905 Madison
Ave-, Cleveland, Ohio.
Hanover, Pa.-"I suffered from fe-
male trouble and the pains were SO bad
at times that could not sit down. The
doctor advised a severe operation but
my husband got me Lydia E. Pinkhain's
Vegetable Compound and l experienced
great relief In short time. Now l feel
like . new person and can do hard
days work and not mind it. What joy
and happiness it is to be well once more.
l am always ready and willing to speak
a good word for the Compound. Mrs.
ADA WILT, 1876 Stock St., Hanover, Pa.
II there are any complications you
do not understand write to Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidentiaD
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman and
held in strict confidence,