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The Socialist and labor star. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1911-1915, 1914-01-09
The HIGHER WAGE
Day Of TOO Small Pay Seems to
Be Passing.
PUBLIC FEELING AROUSED.
Church Dienitary Believes the States
viii Soon Adopt Laws Controlling
Remuneration Of Workers-Society
Demands Protection For Women.

An interesting contribution ~ tue
bulletin on vocational training just
sent out hy the National Retail Dry
Goods association came from the pen
OF the Right Rev. John y. Mccormick
Protestant Episcopal bishop Of western
Michigan. At tie recent gathering" OF
bishops in New York city pr McCor-
mick made reference 10 the need Of va
cational training and minimum wage
laws for young Americans, and his re-
marks nj that time attracted consider
able attention. At the invitation Of
Secretary limNham II the association
pr. Mccormick prepared the following
RESUME Of his ideas OH the subject:
There is every reason TO forecast
than many of the states Of the Union
will soon adopt snlnr sort OF Il mini
mum wage law. The drift Of public
opinion seems 10 he in the direction Of
state control, both rs TO hours OF work
and as 10 wages. especially in regard
10 the employment OF women and chill
dren The Oregon state law creating
IN Industrial welfare commission EN-
powered 10 regulate the wages and the
hours of labor for women and children
has Just been declared constitutional
10y n Judge Of the circuit court. appeal!
having been taken 10 the supreme
court Of the stale. Judge Clceton, who
made The decision. declared that the
laws fixing maximum hours Of lalnr
and minimum wage are compliments.
tlr minimum wage law being ntN:rS-
fary In some instances 10 make the
IS every reason for believing that leg
iSlation OF this sort. along lines Simi.
lar to those adopted in Australia, New
Zealand, England and now In Oregon
and Massachusetts, Will he adopted at
an early date in many states.
Professor John Bates Clark Of Co
lumiia university said in the Scptrm-
Der Atlantic Monthly, or pending
mca &rrrs Of economic reform few mp
peal ST. strongly 10 public feeling us
does the minimum wage act. In the
article referred 10 he reminds us or the
inlrirHrlcs and the practical difficulties
OF such experiments and Of the alSu-
lutte necessity for approaching them
only in II conservative way ana only
after the most careful ana thorough
study Of conditions. II seems quite
evident Ia him that il radical laws are
rasSrd the state itself would have 10
provide emergency employment. He
States the possibilities rs follows:
"ErtWrcn the conservative policy.
tuciivc power ~ labor IN III paid urrll-
paliuuS and prr>rrihcS Il corresponding"
Hmuunt ~ the minimum 0f pay. and
the radical policy. which boldly tie
mandS Whatever labor needs for 4 life
Of modest comfort. there are various
gra,lationS If policy. and the guiding
principles in choosing between them
are, first. that any legal rate above Tie
:aluc nf labor Ia its employer will
cause iiIcncSS: second, that the amount
pf the idrness will bc greater the
higher the rate established. and third.
that any idIenesS created in this way
ami not relieved hy natural causes will
give tu the workers IN unanSwcra'lc
claim on the state for emergency EN-
Payment"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

City Clerk Matthew reports that con-
sidering the earliness of the season
the money for dog licenses is coming
in well and that the number of dogs
which have been licensed thus far is
so. According to the figures turned
Cog census there were but 40 dogs in
town at the end Of the year on which
the license fee had not been paid, and
1t is the intention of the clerk to Sc
cure the payment of a license on the
40 mentioned, and in addition to the
tax for 1914, which is now due. Clerk
Matthew states that the matter of the
last years payment will be taken up
the coming month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

AS the baseball season approaches
the outlook for the Trolley League
is growing brighter and there is rea-
son to believe that it will become
reality. with at least four teams to
struggle for supremacy. The Au-
gusta and Winthrop teams are already
assured and but little work remains to
be done to have them in readiness for
the opening games. Down In Hal
lowell and Gardiner the promoters Of
the league are making a canvass for
the purpose Of awakening q sufficient
degree Of baseball sentiment and con.
fidence is felt that the two places will
soon get into line for the seasons
sport. A meeting of the managers of
the several teams will soon be hold
and II II expected that at that time
matters Will take definite shape,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
Have Good Health
Take Hoods Sarsaparilla, the Old
Reliable Spring Tonic.

Don't let the idea that you may feel
better in a day or two prevent you
from getting a bottle of Hoods Sar-
saparilla today from any drug store
and starting at once on the road to
health and strength.
When your blood is impure and
impoverished it lacks vitality, your
digestion is poor, and all the func-
lions of your body are impaired
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the greatest
known blood tonic. 1t will build you
up quicker than any other medicine.
1t gives strength to do and power to
endure. 1t is the old standard tried
and true all -the-year-round blood
purifier and enricher, tonic and appe-
tier. Nothing else acts like its for
nothing else has the same formula
or ingredients. Be sure to ask for
Hoods, get it today, and begin TAX
ing it at once.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

A musical treat which will be look
ed forward to with more than an or
binary amount of interest is the second
annual concert of the Cony High Or
chestra and Glee Club to be given
Friday evening, May Is, in the AS
sembly hall at the High school build
ing, and rehearsals for which are al
ready in progress under the direction
of Miss NJ. Alice Cary, instructor in
music. The program for the concert,
which will be announced later, will
include both vocal and instrumental
solos, and the different numbers will
be rendered in way that is sure
to furnish an evening of enjoyment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Wish ladies would call at Russell &
Weston Cos. grand store and enjoy
seeing and buying the new things that
have arrived as never before. Here
is big line of new embroideries, all
prices, ratine, linens, crepes, etc. One
can feast their eyes upon them even
if they do not buy today. A stack
of colored dress linens cannot but
attract attention, to say all colors is
TO mention lavender, old blue, navy
blue, tango. tobacco color, grey, etc,
etc. Do see them. The ad. this morn
ing bespeaks consideration for a large
line of draperies for the houseclean-
ing season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Final arrangements for the Minstrel
show to be given under the auspices
of Abnald Council, Knights of Column
bus, are about completed and the date
has been set for Tuesday evening,
April Is, at City hall. The troupe
will be one of the largest that has
yet been presented in a local show,
and as it includes some of the best
musical talent and fun makers in the
city it goes without saying that the
show will be a good one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
SATURDAY BARGAIN LOCALS
advertisements. }

e. Locke is we'll supplied with ma
tive fowl, also his usual supply Of
native pork, cut from small pigs
Plenty of sixteen cent cuts. A new
lot Of native ham, lightly sailed. The
seventeen cent price by the pound on
native bacon still continues. Low
price on homeless Goldfish, 3 boxes, SOC;
boxes, soc. Usual green stuff includ-
ing dandelions, spinach, asparagus,
cukes, etc. The business in this new
bakery department is said to far ex-
coed expectations. Not surprising
when you look at the fine display of
tempting articles from this department
shown in the north window. Native
spring lamb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Augusta postoffice clerks are now
getting ready to attend the State con-
yention held at Portland April 10 and
20. The convention will be held I'M
der the auspices of the Portland and
Westbrook branches. A good program
will be offered and all are anticipating
a good time. About 80 clerks will go
from this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Friday was the last opportunity for
the public to take advantage of the
open house" at the central office of
the New England Tel. Co. The office
has been open for three days, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday from to
in the afternoon, and a large number
of subscribers and non subscribers
who are interested in the inside work.
ing of the telephone took the oppor-
tunity to visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Augusta smelt fishermen are await
ing for the seasons run to start at
Lake Cobbosseecontee. These fish are
said to be already running at Say
wards Mills. Barton brook, favor
lite resort for smelling. is so high that
it is very difficult to use a net, al
though the fish are running in large
numbers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
tyles. Ask to see the Tango.

Men should note the advantages Of
Store. A regular $500 razor for s1.5o
and made on scientific principles.
Another big value 10 the La Marca"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Some of the people outside of the
city, evidently intent on enjoying the
last sleigh ride of the season, came
into town on runners Friday morning,
out while in the early morning the
runners went along quite smoothly
they dragged some on the return trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

A rare treat are those rich, delicious
and tlaky nut chips ]. G. Johnson
makes. a big quantity in a pound.
These were made Friday, only tic Id.
today, buy freely for the two vaca-
ton days. Tango bon bons, a new
favorite, f1avors ice cream, fruit flaw
or, also banana split
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Among the intentions of marriage
which have been recorded at the office
of the city clerk during the week are
those of Fred Inman of Boston, Mass,
and Florence Marshall of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Hon. Bertrand G.. McIntire of East
Waterford, chairman of the Board of
State Assessors, was a visitor in Au-
gusta Friday on matters connected
with the work of the board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Divorce cases were heard at Fridays
session of the superior court before
Judge Fred Emery Beane. Court will
probably take final adjournment Tues
day of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

E. II. Witham of Dexter is visiting
in the city for a few days, the guest of
his brother, officer Charles Witham of
the police force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Quite a party of the members OF
Kennebec Lodge of Moose went Fri
day evening to Lewiston to attend the
installation of .officers of Pine Tree
Lodge of that city, among them being
Mayor Newbert ard City Treasurer
Niles L. Perkins. The party left Au-
gusta by special car at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Old fashioned molasses chewing cam
dy will be awfully nice to have Sun
day and Monday to while away the
time pleasantly. This is made by N.
T. Folsom & Son. guarantee of pur-
ity and cleanliness. only 14c h., zoe
chocolates only 13c. 2 lbs. Csc; also
the choice Clisbee "lushus" chocolates.
29c h., big fresh cocoanut cakes, Sc
doz. All flavors in ice cream and col
lege ices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Buy of L. S. Young today all you
can use at these low prices. Goods
delivered. Fresh mackerel, IDS.
Csc. Fresh Kennebec shad and smelts,
fancy white halibut. New lot boiled
Holsters. 32c. ID. Pork steak, zoe. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Fascinating Fanny Brown" which
the Roger Williams Club is to give
April oath, is a bright, up-to-date COM
edy and will give you an evening of
fun.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Marie Saunders Chocolates we'll de-
serve their popularity. Maine people
are proud of the enterprise. They
are made in Calais, Maine. Through
out the whole history of the candy,
the home idea has been emphasized.
The candies are made as in a home,
best of materials used and care TAX
en- with each individual. They are
truly the perfect product of a perfect
kitchen. Bowditch- Webster have the
agency and are indeed fortunate See
ing is believing, tasting is satisfying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Clinton Chocolates, 40c. goods, 29c. Id
New salted nuts, all kinds. Do try
this economic coffee. great seller, al
2Sc. h., lbs. S1.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Because of next Monday being
Patriots Day, and therefore a legal
holiday the Lithgow library and read
ing room will be closed all day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

One case, the charge in which was
intoxication, was disposed of Friday
morning at the municipal court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Harry Reed of Weeks Mills was IN
town for a brief period Friday on a
business, trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Charles Hisler of Somerville was in
the city for a portion of the day Fri
day on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

DIR. George r. Campbell has recently
purchased a new five passenger Buick
automobile for use in his business and
also as a family car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Lawrence Crummett of Palermo was
among the business visitors Friday in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

H. G. Barker Co. find they have just
% top coats for boys, 1-2 to 16 year
sizes. A rare chance to buy at 1-2
price. Remember boys coats do not
change in style like mems. Good store
for mothers to visit when buying for
the boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
One Trial OF
Billiards. Golden Oil

Has proven to thousands its wonderful
merits for all throat and lung troubles.
1t cuts the mucous, draws the infamma-
ton out of the throat, lungs and bron-
chial tubes, heals, soothes and removes
the cause. Try it. Guaranteed and sold
by all dealers in 25c, and SOC. bottles.
jan2ld3mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Note the r. w. Soule Emporium
advertisement in this issue, Parcel
Post Specials" a 81 Administer rug
for only S1.50 with a steel engraving
(Sherman's March to the Seal includ-
ed absolutely free of charge. Don't
try to figure how they can do it, for
you might think they stole the en-
cravings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Delbert Merrill Of Vassalboro was in
the city for awhile Friday on bust
ness trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18
10c. cigar which will be sold today Ut
SC. each. A satisfying smoke

At Chernowsky's a kimono apron.
regular. 5e-cent value. special for Sat-
uroay only 20 cents Assorted patterns
In light and dark shades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Deputy Sheriff Perley Thurston of
China was in the city Friday on mat
tiers of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Mr.. D. w. Adams returns TO-DAY
from an extensive buying trip to New
York markets from where he has sent
homo for his Augusta friends and
patrons many handsome new SUITS
coats and millinery. Everything rep
resents the very height of style ana
conservative good taste. women
will delight in inspecting this second
exhibit of spring goods. For spe-
cial today they present another lot OF
white muslin waists at CSC. each in
variety of desired trims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Charles Carson left Friday for a
few days business trip throughout
Aroostook county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

The scribe saw J. B. Farrell opening
a big case of pants. They were bought
to sell, so be sure to find some of
Farren's bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Miller's Fruit Store always on Sat-
urdays make very low prices on some
specials. Today it is chocolate mug
gets, Chase's favorite, only lie ID.
Also the delicious snow flakes made
for today and only lie 10. 40c choco-
lates, zoe today. Summer ripe ban
anas, 16 for 25c. All fruits low price.
Try the ice cream and college ices
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Have you seen the large stock of
women's, mems, boys and girls BIZ
cycles at Fifield Bros. Co.? Also large
assortment of bicycle supplies. Old
wheels taken in exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Weber & Hewett's new windows
are respondent today with attractive
bakery products of hundred different
kinds. For specials they have
spinach at Ice. peck but not over one
peck to customer. Honey Bee
kisses, all you want at lie. lb old
fashioned chocolates. crystalized
cream minis In maple, peppermint ana
wintergreen flavors, also at tic. Or
der today for Monday, also, Patriots
Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Buy for Sunday and Monday. Fancy
lot new stuff in Merrill Bros. model
grocery. Portland eukes, tomatoes,
California eeiery, spinach, ete. Big
lat country butter Just in, only aoe, ih.
all guaranteed. Fine lot aHd cheap,
vielet brand peaches, lee, per can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

After some delay in shipment Swift
and Turner have received supply Of
those we'll known wash boilers which
they will sell for 40 cents today.
Another attractive offer for bargain
hunters may be found In q No. 8
aluminium tea kettle at the price
usually paid for nickel kettles. viz:
SAFE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Gene Stratton- Porter's THE Har-
vester," one Of the most popular books
of recent years, is now selling in the
soc edition. G. w. Quimby has 100
copies which he will sell at that low
price while they last. By mail, add
15c for postage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Boys soc blouses today for 39c at the
e. f. Davis Co. Splendid values at
the Davis store. The blouses are made
of madras and are washable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Men make careful nete, With every
zoe, tie bought at the Pierce Clothing
Company this week MF. Pierce VIII
give, free, a handsome scarf pin. All
ties are absolutely new in shades add
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

The woman who can wear a 3D.
or "E" shoe will find bargain in a
lot of gun metal, button and lace OK
fords at Stevens & Billiards. today.
$500 values at s1.9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-18

Devine e Chadbourne have few
boxes of toilet soap which they will
close out at zoe. Each box contains
cakes delightfully."- scented in violet
sandal, heliotrope or rose. Early buy
ers will get a bargain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-09
Final Consideration
of. War Revenue Bill
Begins in the Senate

WASHINGTON. Oct. s.--F1naI consid-
Grafton of the war revenue bill began in
the senate today, when the measure az
perfected by the democratic senate eau
Gus was reported favorsbly. by the finance
But a. single change was made in the
bill and this will be proposed as an
amendment to the tax on cigarette man.
ufactIrers. Under the amendment manu-
facturers making up TO 15,0O0OOO cigar
cites year win pay 1924 tax; those man
ufacturing from 15,0O0.OOo to 5000. 200, S48
and those manufacturing more than q. =
100000 500. Pc a..-..
Tho committee left TO subcommittee
the. dispute over the, taxi on = domestic
wines. and If a compromise between Pa
cifio coast and central states wine grow
ers rs reached It will be presented in the
form OF an amendment to the bill.
A flood of petitions protesting against
the stamp tax on proprietary medicines
as, adopted by the committee was pre-
scented 10 the senate by Senator'S Towns.
end, Chamberlain and Burton, each OF
whom had a sheaf of kilograms denounc-
ing the proposed tax
Chairman Simmons OF the finance COM
mittee expressed the opinion that the
senate would pass the bilI'before the end
Of next week and clear the way for adj
journmentA Of congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-09
Teutons Succeed in
Crossing the Nethe
After Bloody Battle

LONDON. oct. 'S.-The Germans sue
ceeded Increasing the river Nethe early
on Tuesday. according TO the Times cor
respondent in. Antwerp. Telegraphing un.
der date OF Tuesday night he says
"At O'Clock this, morning the Germans
succeeded N making good their footing
on tho north side OF the river Nethe
Three times during the might small de-
tachments had got across and were driven
back or WHIPPED out,
Two thousand Germans were on this
side of the river, believe. by o'clock
this morning and since then they have by
all accounts been coming in numbers.
Presumably Antwerp viii now have TO
submit to a bombar1ment or perhaps TO n
siege.
Two boats leave In the early morning
with the last of the English and French
colonies and with both the consuls on
board. Tho consuls are going because
their usefulness is absolutely at an end.
Tho burgomastor has issued notice that
no restriction will be lplaced ON the de-.
parture of the civilian population and
great numbers probably VIII so tonight
or tomorrow while the roads to GhsAt
and Holland arc stu open.
Presumably the boats mentioned will
be the last 70 leave, so Antwerp 10 putting
It's house in order. We stu cling to the
hope that the enemy may yet be driven
back across the river tonight or tomor-
row . a. ~ s ....4 a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-09
Cruise of Stolen
Submarine Comes
to an Abrupt End

LEGHORN. Italy. Oct. S-The cruise
of the Italian built submarine, which
disappeared from the Gulf of speSis
some days az, and later turned UP at
Ajaccio. Corsica, has come to an end,
The French authorities at Ajaccio, who
took possession OF the vessel. asked
Paris what disposition they should
make of 1t. Paris communicated with
Rome. Italy sent destroyer to get the
submarine, and there is every reason
TO believe that It Ia now on It's way
home under this convoy.
This submarine was under the COM
mand OF. a retired naval lieutenant, An
cello Belone. who, leaving a letter IN
which he said italian neutrality was a
mistake and that It was the duty Of
every, Italian to work individually to
bring about Italian intervention in the
present. war, headed for the open sea-
Here Bellone said to- his crew that he
had been entrusted with secret mis-
sion and that he was on his way to the
the island iof, Corsica,
on. arriving at Ataccio tho crew began
to suspectN that all was not right with
the expedition. They voiced their sus-
picions' to the port authorities who 81 at
once took possession of the vessel.
All the members OF the crew re-
turne' dto Leghorn today from Corsica
and the Submarine will be in the hands
of its owners In a few days.