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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
FAIRFIELD

The third annual Chapman prize
Grammar school will be held Friday
evening at Moody hall, Good Win. The
speakers will be John Albert McNal-
ly, Chester Arthur Morris, Donald Os-
car Buriine, Gustavus Andrew Nor
rison, George Haefiing, Stephen Ellis
worth klament, Joseph Ellsworth
Smith, Dudley Arthur CanaveIlo.
The Nedlecraft Sisters were enter
tanned Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Bert Haskell Osborne
street. Sewing and sociability was
was the program. The hostess served
light luncheon.
Anniversary day of the Chonea Club
was observed Wednesday at the home
of Mrs. Mary Learned, a unique pro-
gram being rendered, each member
present being required TO furnish five
minutes entertainment. Among the
features was the music from a music
box once owned by the grandmother
OF Miss Addie M. Lawrence Piano
solos were rendered by Mrs. Priest
and Mrs. c. A. Lawrey, with other
interesting numbers. Mrs o. E. Ames
has recently returned TO live in Fair
field and was made a full member
Eighteen active members were present
and Miss Jennie A. Emery, an hon
orary member. Luncheon was served
by the hostess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
Still Cling to Queues.

Not the least of China's problems is
how to deal with the queue or with
those who still wear 1t. Most Amer
leans are under the impression that
the pistail, as il is uncomplimentariIy
described by most foreigners, has
practically disappeared since the rev.
olutien. But this rs not &c. In the south
not a queue is to be seen, but with
that exception the fashioned Golf
fure is very much in evidence through
out the land. At present, however an
effort is being made to persuade"
men to part with the queue, and in
the capital extraordinary scenes have
been witnessed during the last few
weeks
While the present administration is
by no means composed Of young China
elements and cannot be accused OF
ultraradicai notions, it is felt that
there is potential danger in so many
people cllnging to the badge of ser
vitude to the Manchu dynasty, for the
queue was imposed upon the Chinese
by their conQuerors of three centuries
ago The fact that the majority of men
in the interior retain their queues is
regarded as an Indication of syInpa-
thy for The deposed ruling house, and
this is rather disconcerting to the
Government.
Several of the council of state cling
to the hirsute appendage, and it is
felt that the Government is in an awk-
ward plight SO long as these men re-
fuse TO comply with the wish of the
President in this respect. Other off,
Gals have resigned and gone into the
country rather than part with their
tresses, and it is feared that these
councillors may do the same. The mat
ter of how men should wean their hair
seems a small matter to Westerners,
but Il will be seen that it is one of
great Importance in China at the pres
ent day-New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

thin measure. II does 0eem 70 mo, how
ever, that those who are interested In
this matter which 10 to come before this
body this afternoon would like TO have
the members Of the Legislature present
Certainly ] want to be here, and ] am
interested In women's suffrage; if my
wife is going to vote I want to have
something to say about it. Laughter).
Mr.. SMITH of Hampton: Mr.. Speaker,
1t seems to me that we should accord TO
the ladies whatever rights are due them
and Of course none Of our brother legis-
lators would desire to treat the ladtes
unfairly and ask that In the House we
have our seats reserved Personally
feel that l can attend the heading and
occupy seat in the gallery, In one of
the seats which we now reserve for the
ladies.
Mr.. WASGATT Of Deer Isle: Mr.
Speaker IL seems to me that We voted
yesterday to give the use of this room
to the ladies and TO their cause, and tina.
it would be good judgment On our part
to stand by our vote and let the ladies
fill up as many Of the front seats as they
want to. and then if there is 8 chance for
us to sit down behind them, we can do
80, and if not, We can stand up; but let
US do what we nave voted to do.
The SPEAKER: The question is on
the motion of the gentleman from Cal
ais. MI ST Clair.
Mr.. GREENLEAF of Portland: Mr.
Speaker, do not want to be technical
but ] suppose that everyone here would
like to speak upon this question ] will
however, at this time raise a point OF
order; that we have already voted the
use of this House for this particular
hearing; whether this motion is in order
until we have first reconsidered the 9TH
er motion. We have already voted upon
the question Of giving the use of this
hall, and submit this motion is not in
order
The SPEAKER: The gentleman from
Portland, Mr.. Greenleaf, having raised
the point OF order. the Chair will rule
that the motion OF the gentleman from
Calais. Mr.. St. Clair. is not in order.
On motion by Mr. Morrison of Eden,
Adjourned until tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12
EAT WHAT YOU WANT

Just now there are many physicians
who have discovered that the question
OF diet il largely question OF like and
dislike. There are countless faddists
who do not agree with this theory and
who have their own notions about
these things. just as they always did
One old Ohio physician VINO was emf
nently successful generation ago and
who is still practicing in a neighboring
town, usually got into a dreadful quar-
rel with the mother OF the family the
first few times he was called. If
patient was i'll, and able to eat at all,
he permitted eating
He would ask the sick person how
the appetite was The reply would
often be a hopeless exclamation, "Oh
II ! could only have some boiled cab
baSe, or some sausage, or pancakes,
The doctor would permit himself the
suggestion Of smile, and his eyes
would twinkle as he would say he
guessed a little wouldn't hurt. Then
mother would be scandalized and try
to argue with him. OF course she al
ways lost out in the end, because a
sick person, backed up by doctors
say SO would be irresistible. The pa
tient got the food craved for, and the
doctor got a tongue flashing as he was
untying his horse
But the next time he came back his
reception was different. The food had
not killed the one who was ILL., On the
contrary there was decided improve
ment- After that the doctors word
went without questioning.
His theory was that people like Ger
tain things because those articles of
food agree with them. He would no
mort try to fit q ready made diet on
every patient than he would try to
make the same suit of clothes fit
everybody in town. Perhaps some of
his success may have been due to other
skill he had but he aseribed much Of
1t to his theory of eating
Now the thing has gone 50 far in
this direction that there il q pro-
nouncement in the newspapers that
white bread is healthful If that is any
indication, the pendulum has truly
swung to the extreme Of this comfort
able theory, and one may be safe In
eating anything one wants, provided
OF course, that the quantity is not too
great-Dayton News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

not hesitate to give it my unqualifi-
ed endorsement.
For long time, 10 years, I had the
honor OF being at the head Of the
only organization in the State that
admitted men and women to fun and
equal rights and privileges of mem
bership. During that period was con-
WINGED that the women members were
not only as intelligent but were farth-
er advanced in educational thought
ana interest, activity and loyalty to
the Order and its work, taken COL
lectively, than the men. Not only that,
they were more refined, had keener
perceptions and intuition, We're more
conscientious than the men, and were
more constant in their devotion to
the principles of the order
Without entering into any lengthy
argument in regard to the justice Of
admitting women of Maine TO full and
equal rights of citizenship with men,
/ am fully convinced that by so doing
the resulting benefits would be to ad-
vance all the material interests Of the
State, morally intellectually and pol
itically. In short, there is no argument
that ] have ever heard in support of
the rights and privileges of citizen
ship being granted to men that do
not with equal force apply in regard
TO extending the same rights to wo-
men.
woman suffrage is q natural evolu-
tion in that democracy which has ira
Tersed the centuries, gaining new
victories with every period of time
The ballot has always been regarded
as the symbol of human liberty and
has been secured by larger groups in
every new conflict. In spite of every
opposition on the part of the few who
have always sought to control gov
erment for their own selfish ends.
property qualifications. religious tests.
and other barriers have been thrown
down and universal manhood suffrage
10 an accomplished fact. To-day the
ballot is denied to but one class of
the people of Maine, the woman. All
classes Of men, even the unconvicted
thief takes his place at the ballot
box, while the womanhood of Maine
is pushed aside, and as the ballot is
not conditioned on race or color, it
should not be conditioned on sex.
believe in woman suffrage because
believe in democracy. Those who
oppose woman's suffrage may be be-
levers in democracy but they do not
believe in putting 1t in practice
Faith without works" The best gov
ernment is who're the supreme con-
trolling power is vested in the entire
citizenship. Supreme power in the
no 40 80
has never resulted and never viii re-
suit in the welfare of the many. The
rights and interests Cf Individuals and
classes can only be safeguart1ed when
they are able to give expression to
their will The ballot is a weapon of
defense and a tool for service. and
neither the securing OF rights nor the
performance Of duties IN the best sense
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Thirteen hundred Austrian alien an.
enies in Montreal have signed q petit
ton to the Minister Of Justice, Hon. G.
]. Deherty, asking to be sent to the
woods. to make clearings for . Village
and farms. as they have heard IL con-
templatsd in connection with aliens in
termed in Canada. The petition win be
presented by Mr.. william Harrison
Bradley. United States consul In Nom
treal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

In the Indian infantry regiments the
rank Of subaaer is equivalent to that OF
captain, and jemaaar to that of lieuten-
ant. Havildar is sergeant, naik corporal,
and sepoy private. In cavalry regiments
troopers are known as sowars, the ser
geant becomes duffadar. and fhe captain,
Yisaldar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Every Russian soldier engaged against
the Austrians or the Germans CARRIES on
his person an iken or sacred Mcture
which is supposed to guard him against
the bullets Of the enemy. Every Russian
general departing for the front has been
presented with an ikon solemnIy blessed
by a priest or bishop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

UNITED STATES SENATE.
Committee or National Banks
Naterville, Me, Dec 8, 1914
Miss Helen Bates
90 Sherman Street,
Portland, Maine.
MY dear Miss Bates: ] am very sorry
that ! was not able TO see you when you
were IN Wateryille. as il would have
given me an opportunity TO talk with you
and express my position much better
than i can in letter
While ! am not in favor of an amend
ment to the Federal Constitution as
believe that this matter ought TO be con-
sidered by the different states. ] am in
favor of submitting to the voters of our
State an amendment to the Constitution
granting equal suffrage. and so far as
! am able desire TO lend my aid TO secure
the passage of such a resolution. ! am
not In position to say what the pros
pect of obtaining the passage of such a
resolution is nor do ] feel that il is
proper Tor me TO attempt 10 exercise any
influence over the members of the Legis-
lature. I am very willing, however, to
express my own views in regard to the
matter.
Very sincerely yours.
CHARLES F. JOHNSON.
Senator Bsrleigh
UNITED STATES SENATE.
Washington d C.
February G. 1915.
My dear Mr Whitehouse ! am I'M
qualifiedly in favor of woman suffrage,
and earnestly hope that the proposed
constitutional amendment may receive
the two-thirds vote requisite TO q refer
endum on this great question II is my
firm belief that the movement will ulti-
mate1y prevail throughout the entire
country, because it is fundamentally
right.
Those of us who are husbands fathers
or brothers. would very properly resent
the imputation that our wives, daughters
or sisters are either unworthy or in
capable Of exercising right which is
freely conceded to many thousands of
men UNNECESSARILY their Interiors in
point of character, intelligence and ca
paCity for good citizenship.
The average woman of Maine is worthy
of being entrusted with the elective fran
chise. The State may well impress into
its service this great instrumentality Of
good government
Very sincerely yours,
EDWIN C. BURLEIGH.
Hon Robert r whiteheuse.
Portland, Maine.
Cong. Guernsey
ON BANKING AND CUR
RENCY.
House of Representatives.
washington, D. c.
Hiss Helen n. Bates,
Pres. Me. Woman Suffrage Assn,
Portland, Maine.
Dear Miss Bates: In response to Your
of January 31st / will
state that ] am very much In favsr of
to the voters of the State the
question of amending the constitution
30 as TO permit equal suffrage, and I
hope the Legislature will take action to
that end.
Sincerely yours
F. E. GUERNSEY.
Cons. Peters
ON INSCLAR AFFAIRS
House of Representatives.
Washington.
January %, 1916
Hon. r. T. Whitehouse,
Portland Maine
Dear Mr. whftehouse: have your let
ter asking me for = brief expression of
views on the question of amending our
State constitution giving equal suffrage
to women an for IT, ] believe that as
, State proposition there never has been.
y not now, and ReyW will be any eood
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LETTERS FROM
SENATORS And
CONGRESSMAN

Continued From Page cnel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

|, ,bercular patients. Ordered printed
md referred
nv N, Wise OF Guilford: An Act to
.,-ho-lzt TIT removal Of bodies or de-
.sassd PERSONS from the Guiiford ceme-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

UNITED STATES SENATE.
Committee or National Banks.
Waterville, Me, Dec 3, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

Dear Mr.. Whitehouse: I have your let
views on the question of amending our
State constitution giving equal suffrage
to women. am for It. believe that as
State proposition there never has been,
y not now, ana never will be auY Good
arEnmanf akatnK It except that fhe NO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

solve in favor OF Bangor state hospital
for maintenance. 19ls-l9ls
Same gentleman from same committee,
reported ought to pass on Resolve in
favor of Bangor State hospital for din
ing rooms.
Same gentleman from same committee,
reported ought TO pass" on Resolve in
favor OF Bangor State hospital for reno
walton OF wards C-3 and E-a
Mr. Perkins from the same committee.
reported ought To pass on Resolve In
favor of the Bangor State hospital for
sleepins rooms for night nurses.
Mr. Davis from the committee on IN
terror waters, reported ought to pass"
on bill, An Act to prevent the pollution
of the water of Wilson lake.
MIR. Pollard from the same committee
reported ought to pass on Resolve in
aid of navigation on Lewy& Long and
Big lakes In Washington county.
Mr. Waterhouse from ths committee
on judiciary. reported in q new draft and
Ought to pass" bill. An Act TO enlarge
the purposes and powers OF the Clese-
land Concrete Building Block Company.
Mr. Michaud from the committee on
public health. reported ought to pass
on hill An Act to lessen frauds In the
name of charity.
Same gentleman from same committee,
reported ought TO pass" on bill, An Act
in favor of authorizing the town Of
Richmond to change . buryins ground.
Mr.. Goidthwait from the committee on
sea and shore fisheries, reported ought
to pass on bill, An Act for the better
protection Of shell fish within the town
of Old Orchard. In the county Of York.
Mr.. Turner from the committee On 6eAAe
lands and forest preservation. rspertsd
In n ns~ draft and ought 10 pass" Re-
solve authorizing the hand agent to sell
and convey . certain lot or parcel Of
hand situated IN the public bot OF DsAnis-
town Psanta4jon, in ssnerust eoNxty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-12

gentleman from Calals tMr. st. Clair
prevails II will place one member of the
committee in a rather peculiar position,
after having made 1Uuch an arrange
ment with the ladies who are coming
here.
Mr. SANBoRN>of South Portland Mr.
Speaker. I think that every member of
the committee would have feeling that
the House. having Already granted the
use OF the hall for this hearing, that 1t
would be perhaps bit unfair for a mo-
ton to be entertained or Q vote to be
passed here which would on its face re-
serve to every individual member OF the
House the right 10 hold his own seat.
believe when the gentlsmen Of the House
think the situation over@I think the
sense Of fairness and of chivalry which
know evsry member posssssee--snd j
know my brother St. Clair Possesses II
az much as anyone-1 think that sense
alone win prompt each member to very
gFaciously give way 70 those who are
anxious to be here upon this, the one DAY
IN the sesainn when they win be hera
Ar. ST. CLAIR: 1lf. Speaker, / might
modify my motion by specifying the two
rows Of front seats Qaughtsr) and that
chairs may be brought in to accomme-
dan - sDDoasnts and pfo1uosuts of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-26
ITLSA TOUGH JOB TO SCARE A LAUGH OUT OF
The DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT

IL was the day after Sunday, COM
monty known as blue Monday"
and the sob writer walked languidly
to the city editors desk, feeling that
her temperament was quite fitted to
write up hanging, a triple suicide
or funeral
What do you wish me to do?"' she
asked, pathetically, and jumped when
the city editor. barked:
Get down to the court of domestic
relations and dig up a funny story
funny story, mind you-a funny
story"
But" = then the sob writer
stopped, for it is only in reel life
sob writer argues with the city edi-
tor and save the paper making a
grave mistake. In real life ''hers not
to question why; hers but to do or
die" but when she reached the street
she mumbled:
People certainly have perverted
sense of humor Get a funny story
out Of the court of domestic rela-
tions!' My soul, 1 don't see how any
body finds humor in domestic wran-
giles. When one looks back to the
days when the couple vowed always
to love-when they dreamed"
But her attention was distracted
by the manly figure of a mounted cop
and not until she reached the court
did she remember that out of pathos
she must get comedy.
The atmosphere of the court was
funereaL Listlessly, so she would
have an excuse for sitting in the re-
porter's chair, the sob writer jotted
down:
John Smoker. Married in April.
Let wife work for mother for her
board and paid his own. Counsel
afraid if husband has to pay her any
money she may want to be supported
in idleness. He says he will go back
to her and work for her. She refus-
es because he used improper Ian
o11a0e Judpe HODkiOS diSoharood
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-26

letter she found in his pocket. Didn't
think he could give her anything be-
cause it took nearly all he made to
keep himself. 81 week
anton Schneider, German. Wife
Irish. He says she dresses like mil
ionaire on the. street, but like beg
gar when she brings him into court
He talks brutally. Ugh! Judge says
they had no business getting married
in the first place. He says he want
ed a family and after three years
marriage he quit because they didn't
have any. She says he took her dia-
mond ring and watch when he quit
Asst States Atty Bailey asked him
about it and he says he gave it to her,
SO he took it back. He says she
never made more than So when She
worked, and she lived OF it, so he.
ought not to have to give her more.
than that. Says it takes all his spare
change paying on some of his prop
erty. 81 order reduced to 81, but not
received with very good grace" 81
The judge looked at the sob writ
er "Are there any happy couples?"
he asked. ID,
None the sob writer answered"
81 agree with the professor in then
east" the judge continued There
should be some restriction on people
getting married who aren't in a posi-.
ton to do it. They marry on noth+s
ing, have two or three children andt
then the man gets in this court and3
he is never able to get out of it
again. Some of the women whoE
come in here after their husbands;
have been away from home a fewI
weeks would like to stand here an5
hour or so telling the husbands justh
what they think Of them"
mo further cases." said the clerlS,i
and the sob writer fastened to tele-J
phone. IT
Eyes, Il there's anything funny
about it," answered the C. e.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-19
[OYA[
First, Last and All the Time to
America Declares Con-
gresham Bartholdt.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Repre-
sentative Bartholdt, of Missouri,
made his, farewell speech in the
House today, denouncing the news
paper war against Germany" He de-
clared Americansaof German descent
are with all other true, Americans
for America first, last and always
and protested against American ship
.nIents OF arms to the allies. .In
our present demands against Eng.
LAM" he said "our only alternative II
either to give in or to declare war.
The threat of an embargo on arms,
however, would quickly bring the
mistress OF the seas to terms without
war" - ssl.
Portraying the .steadfast devotion
of citizens of German blood to Ameri-
can ideals and the flag" Mr.. Bar
tholdt declared '.if unfortunately the
United States ever again should be
controlled In war which Heaven for
bid. the Germans would again as 10y.
ally rally around the Stars AM,
Stripes. The Germans OF this coun-
try are for America against England.
for America against Germany. for
America against the world. They
will never waver for one second in
their allegiance to their adopted
land" :
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-02-19
MINERS ON STRIKE
IN MARION COL1N7NY
And Are Making Demonstra-
tons with Town Officials
Unable to Meet Situation.

GRAFTON, Feb. 1s.-Between 900
and 1000 miners In the employ Of the
Jamison Coal Company, walked out
last evening from mines Nos. q. 8 and
8 in the Barracksville, Pennington.
Marion county. region, following a
disagreement with the officials over
prices. No efforts to. run In strike
breakers have been made so far but
demonstrations are being made by
the miners and 1t is said officials in
the two towns have. been unable to
cope with the situation.
The miners have been loading 3 2-2
tons cars at price OF so cents
each. The coal company Is said to
have proposed adding an eight-inch
top to each of, the mine cars and in
crease the price per car four cents,
making, a total Of 54scents but re-
quiring the miners to furnish theis
cwn powder, fuses, etc.
The miners from No s left their
work and marched in a body to No. s
mine where they were joined by the
riiners and the body then continued
to No.s7 mine where the miners like
wise laid down their tools and joined
The body. A meeting was held In "a
feldsnear Barracksville last night but
the result OF this meeting has not
been announced.