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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

Probably John D. Rockefeller, Jr..
wouldn't be so enthusiastic over
welding a pick in a coal mine if he
had to do it daily for his bread and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

Possibly the hardest job for the
Germans in the eastern arena of the
war is to compose a marching song
that will rhyme in any sort of tune
full fashion with the line ION the
Road to Petrograd."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

The very idea of such a thing. ST
Louis excise commissioner has ac-
tually ruled that saloons will not be
licensed to do business near either
churches or schools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

This weeks fine weather in Topeka
is also a delightful what-might have
been had it only been on the carpet
for last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

To him that hath shall be given.
The eldest son of the late E. H. Harri-
man has entered the matrimonial
arena with orc of New York's young
est and wealthiest heiresses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

Russias idea of military success
seems to be to save her armies from
complete humiliation or capture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

F. A. Rooster, D. D. s., 10 Mills
Bldg. Special attention even to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaxi ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Dimick of Cha
mute, Kan, arrived in Topeka this
morning on motor trip to Chicago.
They will visit while in Topeka with
their son, A. E. Dimick, SIG West Sew
enteenth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Smyser, who
left early in June for Ocean Grove, N.
J., returned today. They also visited
New York, Washington and Mrs
Smyser's sister at Hanover, Pa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

Suits dry cleaned 75c. Topeka
Laundry Co. Phone 3653.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23
MIR GARDEN TOAD INTRODUCES WORKER ANT.
. Clam hpSranJOdson

with them ?"asked Tommy. who was
already thinking how easily he could
learn about ants and warn his friend
the spider if there really was danger
for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

1t occurs to the New York Tribune
that Mr.. Ford's proposed new sub
marine would be a mere run-about.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23
TOO LATE tn GlaeslEY

WANTED experienced painters, 35c an
hour. 1872 Central Park Court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23
villa Flight Confirmed.

Washington, Sept. 23.-The state
department received confirmation
from special agent Carothers this
morning of the evacuation of Chihua-
hua by Gene raj Villa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23
LOCAL MENTION.

Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new, 25c-35c doz. Brunt Drug Co.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

Have your suit or overcoat made
to measure, $3.50, at Olof Ekberg,
7OS Kansas ave.. second Hoor.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

Bruce Harding who is charged with
contempt of court is confined in the
county Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

The attention of the State Journal
has been called to the fact that R. z.
Mcintosh, lawyer of this city, holds
the contract for the compiling of the
general statutes of Kansas for 1915 in
stead of a Fort Scott man was
stated in Wednesday evenings issue.
A. A. Graham. a Topeka attorney, is
making a legal fight for the contract.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

c. H Coffee. agent for the Case au-
tomobile, sold Case 80 to c. L. Short
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-23

1t will pay you - ur estimate
that lumber bill. Phone S65. J. B
Whelan & Co., I'll E. 4th--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
COLBY PITCHER
MARRIES BANGOR
YOUNG WOMAN

Bangor Me. Dec IA quiet we'd
ding took place Saturday noon when
Miss Edith ]. Gilbert the daughter Of
MIR and Mrs. Burnham Gilbert was
united in marriage to Frank A. James
of HoHlton. Rev. y. Il. Hyde was the
officiating clergyman. The bride is
graduated from the Bangor High
school in the class Of 1908. The follow
ing year she entered a training school
for nurses N Cambridge. Mass. grad
uatnc from there in 1918 She also
took a post graduate course at the
getting through there she has done
private nursing
TIE groom is well known all over
the State from his connection with
college baseball. Following his gradu-
alton from Higgins Classical Institute
in 1911, he entered Colby college and
for several years has been the pitcher
OF the Varsity ball team also the cap
tain of the team. He has also PLAYED
summer ball with the Belfast and 9TH
er mines and is recognized as one of
the best pitchers ever known in Maine
college ball. Mr. James is now instruc-
tor IT. the science department at Rick.
or Classical Institute. The many friends
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James join in wishing
them happy and prosperous married
life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
MT. VERNON

EAST-Mrs. Fred McLelland ana
daughter left Monday for their new home
in Whitinsville, where Mr. McLe!land
has employment.
Arthur Bean and Fred Ingham returned
Friday from their hunting trip, bringing
back three fine deer
Mrs. Emma Walker left Tuesday Tor
Lewiston and Boston for a few DAYS. 90
ing from there to Cape Cod. where sfie
will remain with her sister for some time.
Henry Tucker and daughter EtheHnd
were visitors Tuesday in Augusta and
Hallowell. -
There will be social dance at Ingl1arn
hall Friday evening, Dec. II; if stormy
Saturday evening. -
Miss Ethel Cottle was a visitor In VIA
throp Monday =
Otis Dunn was in Lewiston Tuesday
and Mrs. Fred Walker Saturday. Both
bring back an encouraging report Of Mrs
punus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
TO MINE ZINC ORE
ON HEMINGWAY
MOUNT, RUMFORD

Rumfod. Me. Dec. 14.-John Miller
and George Matheson, millwrights at
the International mill. have discovered
large deposits of zinc on Hemingway
mountain in the town of Rumford Mr..
Miller is an experienced minerologist
and last August they found the prom
:sing metal very Unexpectedly as zinc
is not common in Maine. They have
followed the matter up and prospect
ed the vicinity quite thoroughly. Sam
pies We're submitted TO Prof Mckee
of the University of Maine. who found
that ii assayed about Is per cent and
considered that ore averaging to as
say at per cent. would be profitable
for mining. Messrs Miller and Mathe-
son worked quietly until their hopes
were confirmed and they had con-
cluded the purchase of the land from
F. W. Davis. The owners. with three
men, are this week working on the
ground and opening up ground to de-
termine the direction and size of the
veins. 4 company will be formed at
once and in about six weeks it is ex-
pected that about 20 men will be busy
clearing the land and actual working
of the ore vii! be begun as soon as
possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
FAIRFIELD
Mrs. Walter l.. Smith of Maiden
Addresses Meeting of
Parent-Teacher
Assn
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
OF GENERAL INTEREST

Mrs. walter Leroy Smith Of Maiden.
citation in her state, and vice president
Of the Massachusetts branch of the Ma
tional Congress Of Mothers. has re-
markable knowledge of the movement
for which she is working Her ability
was most well impressed upon her hear
ers at the December meeting At the Law
renee High school Assembly hail. In
part she said that the movement for
the Mothers Congress was started IS
years ago in Washington. y. c. The
great maternal ignorance was being i'm
pressed upon the mothers and they met
IN Washington 70 start a possible organ
ization. Then the Mothers Congress
was esta blished. At the third annual cor
ference of the Mothers Congress the
problem for the teacher and the paren,
was solved by a teacher from Philadel-
phia. She told OF the incident In which
mother attended school and expressed
her desire to know more about the place
where her little boy passed to much
time That set the Philadelphia teacher
20 thinking and from that was starteA
the Parent-Teacher Association This
proved the common ground for the moth
er and the teacher. Fifteen or 16 years
of parent-teacher work has done much
for the three great factors in the work.
the father the mother and the teacher
all working for the pupil Mrs Smith
outlined the work as being done by state
organizations and such as would he done
by the Maine State organization The
line of improvement along which these
organizations work are: The child la
Dor. Juvenile court and probation Off
Ger. infant mortality. State aid for moth
ers with minor dependent children.
The work of the local organizations
would he to further interest in the
school, make pleasant community work
and bring the parent and the teacher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

its preliminary plans and is expected to
have many meetings before June
The committee adopted resolution de-
signed TO prevent use or proxies at flu
ture meetings of the committee except
when the giver Of the proxy is i'll. out Of
the city where the meeting is to be held
or a member from some territory outside
the continental limits of the United
States. This resolution was introduced
by Mr.. Warren and was said to have
been drawn for its effect upon the COM
mittee meetings next June when con
tests will be taken up.
The committee gave an hour during
the afternoon to proponents and oppon-
ents Of woman suffrage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
GOVERNMENT PROTESTS THE !
REMOVAL OF SIX TEUT0NS
FROM AMERICAN STEAMERS
Note for Presentation to French Foreign Office
Cabled by Secretary Lansing with the
Approval of President

Couched in friendly terms, the com.
munication states the American point
of view emphatically and cites prece-
dents employed in the case of August
Piepenbrink. a German, who was re-
moved from the American ship Wind
Der by the French cruiser Onde in
November of last year and released
after representations by the United
States.
Attention is directed to the fact that
the men removed from the ships were
not embodied in the armed forces of
the enemy" as that term is used in the
Declaration of London. 1t is asserted,
however. that there is no justification
for the removal of subjects of ma :
ton which is an enemy of France from
an American vessel on the high seas
bound to a neutral port. even if they
could properly be regarded as military
persons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE United
States government today cahled AM
hassador Sharp at Paris for presenta-
ton to the French foreign office a note
vigorously protesting against the re-
moval by the French cruiser Descartes
of six Germans and Austrians from
the American steamships Carolina,
Coamo and San Juan. Immediate re-
lease of the men is asked on the
ground that the seizure of citizens of
any nation from an American vessel
on the high seas is without legal jus
titication and constitutes a fragrant
collation. Of American rights.
The note vas dispatched by Secre-
tary Lansing with the full approval of
President Wilson. 1t is also understood
to have been discussed by the Presi-
dent with his cabinet al today's meet
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
AUSTRIAN

Vienna, via London, Dec 1.-THE
Official communication of the war Of
fee issued today SAYS:
Russian war theater: There is moth
ing new 10 report.
italian war theater: In Giudicaria,
the Italian activity continues. Some
minor attacks have been repulsed
A portion of Gorilla on the road to
Sankt Peter is again under artillery
fire.
Southeastern war theatef: South
east Of Plevlje (Montenegro), our
troops stormed Montenegrin positions
on Erana Cora. In the sector of Be-
rane we captured $500 additional pr;s-
oners."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
W|LSONHEARS
BOTH SIDES OF
SUFFRAGE CASE

Washington. Dec. i4.--Both sides OF
The woman suffrage question were
presented today to President Wilson.
The President old not COMM, himself
further on the question. He said moth
ms 10 the woman opposed to suffrage.
TO the su1frasistS he explained that
he had under consideration d request
that he change his original position in
opposition to u federal amendment
More than 1000 women shook hands
With the President during the day the
suffragists numbering about S0u and
their opponents 200. In contrast to pre-
vious similar demonstrations at the
White House neither delegation today
carried banners or was headed by
band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
POULTRY FANC|ERS ASSEMBLE
At PORTLAND FOR 18TH ANNUAL
SH0W--bIC EXHIBIT PRESENT

more successive years until II out
grew City hall and was then brought
to Portland where it has remained un-
til three years ago.
In the meantime. the show was
steadily gaining until the State took
over the Armory building for the mil
tia Of Maine and then the poultry
show was forced out
They then went TO the City hall in
Portland and there they remained until
they outgrew that building and il be-
came actually necessary 10 give up the
show To do this means a tremendous
sacrifice as there was no building in the
State where they could exhibit For
three years they have been out OF the
running and il has naturally injured the
show. With the building of the big COL
iseum. or Exposition structure, in Port
land last year talk Of reviving the State
organization at once commenced. The
breeders again got together and it was
found that the old bunch were nearly all
on hand and ready 10 once more take
hold of the work. This has been done so
effectually that there are more birds here
today than there were al the last show
in City hall Although not as many as
there We're the last time that they ex
hibited in the armory.
The one feature here that is to be deep
ly regretted i ne ."'7rete absence Of
II pet stock and pigeons. This, howev-
er. viii lie ore, e. at the meeting next
YEAR The fact is the show must com
mence Over and grow ~ again even
though it is large at this exhibit. The
breeders are all enthusiastic and are
taking hold Of tie work in great style.
ore and all now say that within three
wears this show viii be second only 10
the big Mechanics hall exhibit in Boston,
That certainlN Is soing some.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

Portland. Me-. Dec. l4.-And once
again the Maine Poultry and Pet Stock
Association is on its feet and its an
uual show is in progress in this city
The well-knoWn breeders Of the state.
and in fact of all New England. are
here, and with many Of their choicest
birds. II is even thought that the ia
famous Lady Byzantine with her rec
ord of 314 eggs in one Year may be
shown here before the show closes as
IL is now known that she is travelling
around the country in a specially pre-
pared Pullman car provided BY her
wealthy owner. Who can tell
The big show IS in the new Exposi-
ton building and by the word big"
II IS We'll expressed. 1t is a revival
Of all the old-time scenes in Civ han
and the Armory in the days when this
society was in its glory. il long ago
OutgreW those quarters and was then
compelled to wait until the present
Coliseum was erected where ample
room for thousands Of coops is had.
Now, il is in This city once more and
may he said to be larger than ever
since leaving the Armory Familiar
faces are here and others are greatly
missed. Among the latter We may
name l. Y. Aickenney Of Auburn ana
his famous exhibit Of Buff Rocks. He
never missed the annual exhibition Of
this society ana If taking nearly every
blue ribbon i'll his class. lis death has
generally been commented upon and
deeply regretted.
This show has had varied career.
1t was started .n Lewiston j. years
ago and held there for some three or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

together III elaboration, Mrs. Smith
told of q number Of schools al which
We're served hot lunches for the child
Who lived a long distance from the
school: the purchasing Of pianos. ster-
eopticon machines; helping indlvid ual
cases Of children who are otherwise
unable TO attend school. in many cases
the children being cripples. the nitro
duCtion Of the school play ground.
along with the public play ground. She
suggested that the meetings Of the as
sociations be kept simple, and that
light refreshments be served at the
close. The social after the meeting
WHOM the members partake Of light
refreshments aids greatly in the get
tin. together of the members.
In closing Mrs. Smith said that the
State meeting for the purpose Of or
ganizinc the State association would
possiblr be held in WaterVllle. There
the ladic. would he afforded an oppor-
tunity to meet the national president
AND two or more of the national vice
presidents From the delegates sent
from each association Will he elected
the State officers. Upon the sugees-
ton Of Mrs Smith a rising vote which
showed very favorablN was taken for
those who were in favor of joining the
State association.
AEns with Mrs Smiths talk with
program of the afternoon which was
in charge of Mrs. Walter Putnam,
wa as follows:
Scripture reading ny Mrs Hersey,
president of the association: recitinS
Lord's prayer in unison: piano solo.
Miss Marjorie Smith, Lawrence High
school Senior. records Of November
meeting of association read ny Mrs.
Hugh Ross Hatch, secretary. a portion
of the constitution regarding the ne
cessity Of nominating committee
was read by the secretary.
Mis-. +. A. Smith chairman. and
Mrs. Charles A. Lawry. Miss jeanette
Sturtevant Were appointed as tho
nominating committee.
4 paper Narcissus, such as is being
raised by the school children. was on
exhibition at the meeting.
Mrs. r. +. Boothby Of Watervilie
responded TO an invitation to tel OF
Boothby told Of her experiences when
q mcmpcr Of the Portland school
board for eight years. She told of the
creditabr manner in which the pub
lie system of baths was carried out
by the Portland School Board
The country wide movement for the
public playground was most aptly told
about by Mrs Boothby
In regard 10 the Red Cross move
ment Mrs. Boothby described that or
sanization as being at the head of all
other national orders. In her discourse
she told. very COMPREHENSIVE. the
birth and remarkable growth of the
Red Cross Society. The foreign Red
Cross Societies were told about. then
the American Society. and later the
State organize ton. Of which Mrs.
Boothby was elected vice president.
The struggles Of the State Society
We're aptly described, as first en-
countered.
Following Mrs. Boothby's remarks
the count was taken in the member
ship contest.
Miss Sanborn of colby gave a read
ing Queen of Sheba."
The "HustIers" banner was award :
ed the pupils of the room in which
Miss Coonbs taught at the South
Grammar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
JOHN K. HURLEY
RETURNED OVER
MAYOR ]. p. KANE

Lawrence, Mass. Dec. lin tn
heaviest vote ever cast in q city cleo
ton here. John X. Hurley defeated
MAYOR John r. Kane for reelection
TO-DAY. b. 57S6 votes 10 '25S. Paul
flanagan for many years a prominent
45e-u,a IN city affairs was defeated for
reelection as director Of engineering
bv John r Finnigan. James W. car
digan was reelected director Of pubic
safety. The city voted for license eoSS
to 4S44 as against o5co yes and 2s1S
no last wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
COAkLEY. INDEPENDENT
WINS AT CHICOPEE

Chcopee. Mass. Dec I'D. ].
toaAley. INDEPENDENT candidate. with
The Democratic endorsement. was
elected mayor Of Chicopee today by a
majority of $50 over his Republican
opponent. koeette L, Earle William e.
o'Neil. city treasurer. Democrat was
Reelected by a majority of ga over
Frederick Benn, Republican, The city
voted license By 81 majority. more
than 20" less than last year. Five Re-
publican aldermen were elected ana
three Democrats, three independent
Democrats and one Republicans Demo-
cratic alderman. This leaves tn, board
about evenly divided between Eepub-
leans and Democrats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
GREECE COMMANDERS ALL HER
SHIPPING IN BRITISH and j. S.
PORTS TO SUPPLY FOOD AND COAL

London, Dec. 14.-(344 P. MD.-The
Greek government. il was learned here
today. has comma ndeered all Greek ship
ping il British and American ports IN
an effort to supply the deficiency in food
and coal which exists in Greece as Il
result Of the Entente Allies restrictions
Greek vessels will be loaded with car
goes purchased by the Athens govern
ment. which does not anticipate the
same trouble as is experienced by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
A REPUBLICAN
MAYOR CONTINUES
AT WORCESTER

Worcester. Mass. Dec, Mayor
George NJ. Wright. Republican, was
ra-clected for his fourth term To-Day
and the city again voted for license by
= ma iority of a7s9. The majority last
,..ar was as7s. The next city govern
ment will consist OF eight hepupiicai'
aldermen and three Democrats anu IA
the common council there VIII De 4
Republicans, nine Democrats.
The vote for mayor: George NJ
Wright Rep). l2.i52; John Il. Rear-
don (Dem.) SS02s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
OFFICER SHOOTS
TO STOP VOTER

Chelsea. Mass, Dec. i4.-Mayor
James H Malone was reelected today
over Former Mayor Edward L. Willard
by 2676 votes to $3.50. No party des-
ienations appeared on me ballot. The
city voted for license $685. to POPS. Last
years vote was YES 96SS. no Pa.
There was considerable excitement in
cne of the wards when q policeman
fired two shots to halt man whom he
arrested on a charge Of trying 70 vot"
on dead mans name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

regular owners Of the ships in getting
these necessary commodities to Greece.
A dispatch TO the Central News from
Cardiff says the object of the Greek gov
eminent i'm communicating Greek s-1lps
is to use them TO carry foodstuffs from
the United States to Greece. All Greek
vessels of over 1900 tons net. loaded or
empty have been ordered to proceed 10
Hampton Roads Immediately. according
to the dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
NEARLY DOUBLE
WOBURN'S VOTE
AGAINST LICENSE

Nr'urn. Mass. Dec. 1.-THE major
II" a@amSt license today WAS nearly
douhled mat OF last year. every ward
" the city voting No" for the rirst
nm" Tho vote was: Yes. 1876: NO,
i7o4 Last wears figures We're: Yes
1888, NO. 1905
Mayor Harold II. Johnson. Repubh-
can, was reelected over James II,
Kelley Democrat. by 1873 votes 10 1886.
Ih' city government remains RepubL-
rar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
Republican Successes and
a Change Of Lynn to No
License, Election Features
LYNN CHANGES
TO NO-LICENSE
SIDE TUESDAY

Lynn, Mass, Dec. 14.-Lynn changed
over into the no-license column TODAY
After spirited campaign opponents of
the saloon reversed the figures of last
Year with S2s1 votes against license TO
1925 for license. Last year The city went
license by S6o 10 sl09 votes. There was
10 election Of mayor this year. Thomas
Campbell ~ was elected water comm,s-
sioner and George A Cornei commits
sioner of labor