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The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20
SENATOR JOHN SHARPE WILL HAMS ON THE WATER-WAGON.

It is amazing to see how many pro- r,;nent men are changing life long position and coming out for prohibi- t;on and total abstinence. Among tho latest recruits is John Sharpe williams of Mississippi, and for many wears the Democratic leader in Con- cross In recent debate to prohibit tbe sale of liquor in the District of Columbia. he advocated the passage of the bill. The North American of Philadelphia says, in speaking of his speech:
 "It was made striking because the Senator gave his own personal testi- mony respecting the evil effects of li- ouor, both upon individuals and upon states and communities. He frankly admitted that he had founght prohi- hilton in his own state and that he had believed all the arguments ad- yanced in behalf of the liquor cause, but he had seen the results of prohi- bition in Mississippi and he had been compelled to acknowledge that he was wrong in the position he had taken.
 "Prohibton in Mississippi had not produced millinnium, it had not proved a panacea for all evils, but it had produced a great deal of good, he said. Discussing the effect of liquor upon the individual, he told the Sen ate frankly that he spoke as one who had always used liquor. His conclu- sion was that likuor had never done him any good and that it had never done anyone else any good. On the other hand, he declared, the evidence was overwhelming that it does most people a great deal of harm. But let us not be humbugs, he said to the Senators, If it is wrong to sell li- quor is IS wrong to buy it. and it is wrong both to sell it and buy it, be- cause it is harmful to drink it.
 Senator Williams told the Senate that if he could have his way he would prohibit the manufacture and sale of all whiskey and would permit the manufacture and sale of pure beer and pure wines. He knew, however. that neither side in the present fight would pay the least attention to such proposition and he therefore intend ed to vote for out-and-out prohibition of all intoxicant."
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20
is the program for 1915.
PROGRAM

The following is the program to be rendered at the Methodist Church, Wednesday Jan. 20th, at 8 o'clock p. m:
 Opening Hymn-America "The Battle Hymn of Republic"- Choir.
 Scripture Reading-Dr. Williams. Prayer-Rev. c. H. Gilmore. Solo-Miss Edith Newth. Address-Dr. Banks.
 Solo, "Victory"-Mr Fred Powell. Benediction.
 Organ, Postlude-"March"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20

The Little Rock liquor petition was published in the Arkansas Democrat yesterday The second publication Will appear today, it is said, and after lo days have elapsed application may De made for license, according to the provisions of the Going law. The pc luton contains 13,131 names. It is probable that some will be challenged oy the prohibitionists. Whether li- eehSe IS granted will be decided by county Judge Joe Asher after con Slaeration of the petition and the pro uaoIe population of Little Rock is determined by him.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20
Il Really Does Relieve Rheumatism

ph hLvery66ody who is afflicted with moeu rheumatism Tn any form should by all naeans nea1 Keep bottle of Sloan's Lini- no;r mGnV on hand. The minute you feel PaX or soreness in a joint or muscle. na uaehe It with Sloan's Liniment. Do ;n'n, ,Or rGo It. Sloan's penetrates almost nnnn;;.nedlately nn;n right to the seat of Pai'i, Ien relieving the hot, tender, swol- ,un and leellng and making the part easy ana ana comfortable. Get a bottle of drurn;s @ Llnlment for 25 cents of any agaigsas SislsV "a and have it in the house LnmhSst LlSt colds, Sore and Swollen Joints Y,oago, Sciatica and like ailments. it VJt Joon money back if not satisfied, but Rpvu uOeS give almost instant relief.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20

Sworn and subscribed to before me on this 9th day of January, 1915. WREN SCOTT, Notary Public.
 My commission expires March 23rd, 1917.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20
SIX GOOD POINTS FOR
 RURAL ROUTE PATRONS
Kansas Daily Prints Some Excellent Suggestion for Patrons to Follow to Facilitate Mail Delivery-Based on Winter Weather C0nditiOns-They Hit the Nail on the Head.

The following valuable and perti- nent hints to patrons of rural routes appeared in the news columns of the Manhattan (Kan.) Daily Nationalist of December II. Read them over, they're worth while:
 Patrons can help their carrier and by so doing help improve the service on rural routes.
 "First-Purchase stamps and envel- opes and have all mail ready to dis patch. Stamp your letters and cards before depositing them in your mail box, and especially do this for your carrier in all bad weather. Did ever you think how cold it would be for the rural carrier to take off his wraps and gloves and pick small coins out of your mail box? Have you little cup in your box to place the coins in? If not your carrier would like to see one in there tomorrow morning He car ries for the patrons a supply of stamps, cards and stamped envelopes so that the patron may buy in sufii- cient quantities to enable them to stamp all mail before it is left in the box
 "Second-Is you box well located? It should be set away from the fence on a solid post. and about four feet above the ground. in a position that the carrier may drive very close to 1t, and easily reach same without un- wrapping.
 "Third-Has you box sign on it? If it has not, and there should happen to be no mail for you some day, then your outgoing mail is most likely to be left in the box. as carriers are in structed to look for mail only in boxes where the sign is shown of outgoing mail. Any simple sign that is easily seen when displayed is all that IS nee essary.
 "Fourt-If you have any friends vls- ting you and they want their mail to come to you box, you should mention it to the carrier and he will watch for same at the postoflice, should it not come addressed in your care. Nisi- tors mail most often comes without special address.
 "Fifth-Do you receive any parcel post packages? Some kind of large box placed at convenient position, though it sits on the ground will be better than for you carrier to place package on the snow or dampened ground You do not want your pack age lost, but have you provided ot It
 "Sixth-Bad road condition are great drawback to rural delivery All patrons should insist on township ofii- cers keeping road over which carrier travels in best possible condition. You travel over this same road, and aside from helping your carrier deliver your mail earlier and more promptly, you have the pleasure and satisfaction of travelling over a smooth, well-kept road.
 "When the snow drifts around your box, see that it is cleared away and the road open to your box by the time your carrier comes. Remember, the Postoffice Department does not re-
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20

Are you deceiving yourself with the delusion that you can afford to plant a big cotton crop this year because others will reduce the crop? If you are you are to be pitied because there are about ten thousand others fooling themselves the same way and the man that plants cotton-will surely be disappointed.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20

Don't miss the meeting of the live stock association on January. 30th., at ten o'clock a. m. at the court house. The matter of feeds and crops for 1915 is the topic for the day.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20
HERE'S A PLUCKY WOMAN

If all our people were as much in- terested in the improvement of our roads as one pluclly woman in Nevada county there would not be so many people using the public roads for dumping ground. Mrs. Bob Cox was driving out home a few days ago when her horse became frightened at some unsightly object some distance ahead, there was agreat danger of a runaway and the only thing she could do was to get out and tie her horse to the fence as quickly as pos sible. Having made him secure she had time to look ahead and soon dis covered that it was two negroes un- loading a lot of garbage which they had hauled out of town. One of two things had to be done that rubbish had to be removed or Mrs. Cox had to turn back and take another road home. To turn back meant drive of about five miles and the lady had no intention of doing that so she ordered the dusky gentlemen to dump that garbage back in the car and get it out of the road. A gentleman who came up about this time said it did not take her long to convince them that she was in earnest and so the road was left free from one more load of un- slightly stuff. If all our people were as plucky and vigilant as this lady we would have better roads.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20

Since stock raising is receiving a good deal of encouragement the ques- tion of building silos will be before our people. Be sure to buy silo but don't pay too much.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20

ouire him to get out of his vehicle to get to a box. The carrier IS not sup posed to venture into snowdrifts or mud.
 ''These are only few of the ways you can assist in prompt delivery of your mail. Your carrier will appre- ciate all courtesies and will do his best to always return good for good" R. F. D. News.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20
MUST STUDY TEMPERANCE

mat uecree from Perus president sor' temperance education compul- con. Ill the public schools of that
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20
ro'SoNERS GENERAL

tho m who sell spirituous liquors in aro sonimon way to any that will buy
 poiSoners general.-John Wesley.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20
"nAT THE MERCHANT GETS.

onlr ,cense town the merchant gets kaenon what is left after the saloon. -eeper gets what he can.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20
THE DAYS QUOTATIONS

:. aoondal or censure be raised
 'eainst a friend.
 Do the last to believe 1.-the hrst to
 defend. u ;s if that mourns for the days that are gone, ,.. :. When Noble could do as ne liked with his own! -mackay'
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20

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The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-20

Corn, peanuts, COW peas and hogs
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telling of ghoSt-Stories were much
INDUCED in and with the delightful
WEIGH rarebit prepared by several Of
Miss Moffitt's guests, the evening
came to a pleasant finish.
Wednesday last about 10 o'clock in
the morning the young ladies OF the
Auburn colony contested with the
young men in a game of baseball.
From their sisters and young lady
friends, the boys borrowed glorious
make-ups for the occasion and even
intimate aquaintances found it diff
cult to tell which were boys when the
opposing teams took to the field. The
boys threw with their left hands
causing many ammusing instances.
The final score was ten to nine in IA
vor of the girls, as follows:
Girls 1OO4O OO5 90
Boys OOO2 0-S
The winning team was made up Of
the Misses Elizabeth Page of Mont
clair, N. j., Edith McEven of Newark,
Ruth McCandless, Dorothy Collins,
Sydney Brown, Sophie Moffitt of st.
Louis, Kate Williams of St Paul,
Mimi, Florence Arnold of Paterson, N.
j. The defeated team consisted of
Messrs. Eugene Baker, Lansden and
William McCandless Of St. Louis,
Stanley, George and Lawrence Page
of Montclair, n. j., and Mr.. Ivan Ar
mold of Paterson, N. j.
Mr.. ]. A. Blake of Maiden, Mass,
has arrived at his cottage to join his
family at the Auburn colony. Mr..
Blake was one of the founders of the
colony.
Miss Maude Howard of Lewiston
and Mr.. Shelton Remission of Nor
witch, Conn, are being entertained by
Miss Ruth Morey of Lewiston at
Hurricane Hut" situated on Hurri-
cane Ridge.
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biologist who is at present working
at the Harpswell Laboratory, deliver
ed an interesting address on the
shark, pointing out its similarity an
atomically to the higher grades Of an
imal life. Tennis was advocated
both as pastime and beneficial ex
ercise, especially for ladies, by Miss
Mildred r.. Seguin of New York. Miss
/ Laurie M. Paine of New York related
of the sea, portraying its charms and
beauties. It was a delight to listen to
her many tales of experience on the
, water. Miss Irene Nelson Seguin of
Virginia, gave a charming talk on
the subject of emera1ds and diamonds.
Her knowledge Of precious jewels
seemed inexhaustible. The we'll
known organist and musician, Miss
May Porter, of Philadelphia, spoke
on the Educational Value to be de-
rived from the study of Music" Her
lecture was most inspiring as we'll as
instructive. The last of the speakers,
] Mr.. T. Roy Phillips, who is promi-
nent man in amateur theatricals in
Philadelphia, delighted his audience
by reading several selections and was
heartily applauded. A 800" party
followed the conclusion of this and
was participated in by all. At it's
finish four prizes were awarded.
Dainty refreshments were served in
room tastefully decorated for the
occasion. The party was voted a sue
cess and Miss Porter and Mr.. Phillips
were heartily congratulated on the
manner in which they had arranged
the program of this much enjoyed en-
tertainment.
The Sally w, a beautiful yacht,
spent few days here before proceed
Ing to Boothbay Harbor Mr.. Clar-
ence q. Cahili, Mr.. Willis B. Cressy,
Mr.. William r. Morse and Mr.. Herbert
A. Johnson, all Of Marblehead, Mass,
composed the cruising party.
Mr.. Harold Bennett and Mr.. Nor
man Gerrish of Maiden, Mass, are
boarding on the point this summer.
Mrs. George Lane has returned to
her home in Lewiston after very
pleasant visit here.
Mrs. John Pickard of Westbrook,
Me-, Is at the Auburn colony as the
guest OF Mrs. A. NJ. Pickard.
Captain Stephen Toothaker took
party out sailing last "wednesday a.
ternoon in his sloop some distance
beyond the Half Way Rock lighthouse.
Miss Dorothy Collins OF st. Louis was
the charming hostess of the party.
The breeze was magnificent and the
s1oop careened before IL until It's
gunwales were under water, much to
the delight OF the young sailors, who
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land has already made many friends
among the members of the West End
colony. Many parties and picnics
given in Miss Starts honor have
formed much of the entertainment
here. Professor L. M. Passano, Prof
essor Of Mathematics at the Institute
OF Technology greatly surprised his
family and friends by his sudden ar
rival at the West End on last Satur-
day noon.
Mrs. Romano Keyser who recent
ly bought the old Ammi Littleheld
homestead and much of the adjoining
land, has as her guest Miss Jane Ad-
ans of Germantown, Penn. Miss Ad-
ans is greatly charmed with Chebea-
que with all its natural beauty Mrs.
keyser has now started extensive re-
pairs on the old homestead. The old
cellar stone wall is being raised and
rebuilt. The house will then be plac-
ed on large new wooden stills which
will add greatly to the strength OF the
house.
Mr.. Philip Dorticos of East Or
ange, n. j., is visiting his mother for
his vacation. Mr. Dorticos is most
popular here and a warm and cordial
greeting was extended to him upon
his arrival here. Mr.. Dorticos very
kindly sang several groups of selec-
tons at the concert given for The
Woman's Equal Suffrage League OF
Maine under the supervision of Miss
Helen Bates, President of the Maine
League.
Mr. and Mrs. Snow from Bay View,
Old Orchard, Me-, were the recent
guests of Mrs. Roberts of the Massa-
chusetts colony. Mrs. r. II. White Of
Rindge, N. H., is guest for a week OF
Mrs. Roberts.
Mr.. Alfred Crossman. .Jr.. has re-
Gently been the guest OF his parents
at their cottage, "Unquity Villa" Dur
ing his visit here he visited friends at
Sebago Lake and returned last Sat-
urday bringing with him two friends
for over the week end. Mr. Crossmau,
Jr., has now returned to his home in
Milton, Mass. Mrs. Caroline Packard
and her little daughter of West And
over, Mass, are the gaeNs of Mrs. A.
Crossman.
Mr.. George f. Hunt from Melrose,
Mass, is spending the summer with
bis sister, Mrs. Hart at her superbfy'
located summer home in the Massa-
chusetts colony.
Mr.. Sargent Eaton again spent last
weekend with the Cookies at their
pretty little cottage, calder Cottage"
Mr.. Eaton came on tn ninth to spend
his vacation which will last up to Sep
TENDER.
Mr.. Robert Mclean of Sunset Land
ing is on a fishing trip in the wilds OF
Aroostook county. He left about AZ
week ago and according to latest;
news received from, him. he has had
excellent luck.
In honor of her guest, Miss Katt,-
crime Starr, Mrs. l.. NJ Passano enter
tanned at her cottage last Saturday
evening. The hours were most ac-
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CHEBEAGUE.

Continued from Page H.
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ROCKMERE HOUSE,
Iiftleinhn'c leland NJ
THE BEECHES,
Cliff Island Ne

Mrs. c. E. Pettengill. Prop.
(See Adv. in another column
DR. I c Mcclure. W & d.
Slagle, West Virginia
Miss Alice Folsom.
Mrs Laila 4 Mcneil.
marlborough, Vi
Miss Harriet II Stanley,
Durham, n Fl
Miss f F Merrill, D'ch'ter Ctr
Miss Grace Nimptsch, n Y
WOODBINE & COTTAGES,
Bailey Island, Me.
Mrs. H. S. Sinnett. Prop.
(See Adv. in another column.)
Miss Elizabeth Murles, Boston
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SOUTH HARPSWELL.
Continued from Page 2.)

PERTAINING qualities. Last week the
guests were entertained at a colonial
party at one of the neighboring board
ing houses. They were greeted at the
door by the ladies on the reception
committee gowned in antique cos
tunes and soon formed a grand
march in which were thirty guests on
the point, attired in the quaint gowns
and finery of the past centuries. The
guests made the trip in Mr. Dickeys
new 1916 Hudson car. Fishing par
ties are almost an every day occur
renee and exceptionally good catches
have been landed. The party consist
ing of Mr.. G.. G. Mitchell Of Scranton,
G. C. Dunsten, Boston and James Hay
den of Newark, N j., brought in rs
pounds, one fish caught by Mr.. Mitch
ell weighing nearly 20 pounds. Mr.
Thomas G. Cheney, an cx-speaker of
the House Of Representatives from
Morrisville, VT, has with his wife ar
rived to spend August here. A song,
originated by Mr.. Marks to the tune of
Marching through Georgia for the
farewell song to guests leaving, runs
as follows: Good by, Good-by we
hate to see you go, Good-by, Good-by,
we'll miss you, don't you know, Well
see you here another year, when you
come back to Harpswell."
Miss May Porter, assisted by Mr.. T.
Roy Phillips, both Of PHILADELPHIA.
entertained several guests at the res
idence Of Mrs. Mary G. Haskell. A
feature of the evenings entertainment
was the playing Of most interesting
game entitled Conversation" Each
guest was expected to talk on some
subject and all responded most will
ingly. Miss Mira G. Frey of Brooklyn
gave some enlightening information
on the deplorable war, in which she
displayed rare ability to discuss it's
geographical features with great
clearness and understanding. Mr.. d.
Fl. Segune Of the celebrated 7th Regi-
ment National guard Of New York
State, proved himself an expert on the
subject concerning the joys OF auto
MODELLING and almost persuaded his
listeners to purchase for themselves
few machines, his arguments being
80 convincing. Miss Ida Louis Dry
den Of Philadelphia exhibited talent
rarely found az story teller. her
sDecialty being detective stories. At
the conclusion of her part In the pro-
gram she was roundly appIauded. DIR
George Bates Of Boston, the eminent
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Bertha l. Hill, Cortland
Mrs L X Robinson, Belmont
Thomas Cheney & w,
Morrisviiie, vi.
Miss Ellis, Morrisville, VT
Mrs f Lockhead, & d,
Hamburg, Germany
I ID O'Brien & w, St Paul
J I Marum x d, Phila
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-30
AMERICAN FORTUNES
Why They Are Less Feared Than
 Formerly

From the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
 That we were once, and not so long
 ago, afraid of our great fortunes is re-
 rnembered That We are less so, if at
 all now is also felt One reason is that our owners of great fortunes unlike those of Europe, have the good habit of giving away vast sums for educa- tiona1 and charitable ends. Another is that having no law of primogeniture. great fortunes are divided among many children But back of this the Worlds Work thinks that the real reason is economic. In 1887 Commo- dore Vanderbilt left to his son. Will lam H, a majority interest in the New York Central railroad. The heir held 1t only three or four years. and then with proceeds from the sale or
 nearly all of his holdings invested in United States bonds. His reason was
 that he wanted rest from the great responsibility and preferred an In vestment that did not require nerve Tacking and incessant personal atten- ton. And this seems to be general quality. There is only one family that was pre- eminently rich several years ago that is so now-the Astors. And it's wealth Is based on land, like that
 of medieval aristocracy.
 Aristocracies of all civilizations, an CienL ana modern, are DdStu on Nedltti, those of Europe being chiefly based
 on land ownership as the most stable and lease exacting form. But there is a difference of social distinction in wealth so based and In that based on
 more complicated forms, such as rail- roads Under feudal conditions one family can easily hold landed wealth for generations but no American fan- l fly has been able to control railroad
 fnr 0anpratiOnS If raOniraS the highest skill and personal attention | and is subject to constant rivalries and | attacks. And the same conditions l pra ctically embarrass all forms of in
 dustral wealth in this country. Sc | the general theory that great Amer | can fortunes seem to be fleeting phe- | romena Is based on economic condi- lions as they prevail among us.
 1 Twenty three years ago Jay Gould | died In a generation the great rail | road properties that he left passed
 out of the family's control The Goulds surrendered control of the Western Union Telegraph company halt | dozen years ago. In 1893 they gave IF | the Manhattan elevated lines in New York city And so the Gould fortune
 is broken into smaller bits and in i vested in permanent nonworryins ! shape. Thirty years ago the wander, bilts controlled the New York Centra
 and other Vanderbilt lines; the Gar
 retts of Baltimore, controlled the Bal
 timore and Ohio; the Huntington'
 controlled the Southern Pacific, and : 1 group of Boston families controlle1 l the Burlington system. None remains | The economic forms of pressure 1T
 this country have. one by one, taker
 rom all these great centralized Tor | tunes their character and wrestee
 from them the properties on whicf
 they were based, their wealth belne
 separated and passing 10 invested forms. American fortunes inevitabl, freak. divide and disappear, while
 active control of the forms of wealtl
 on which they were based pass t' | nther hands