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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

visibility of supplying free text books
the report says nothing. According
to it, however the cost Of the annual
renewal of text books would be $685.
600, and the average cost for each
pupil in elementary schools. 1923, es
compared to $4.s4 for each pupil in
secondary Schools. The total esti-
mated school registration affected by
the text book question is 1884. 900. Of
which 1,446.o0O children were in ele-
mentary schools. and 14s.00o in Sec
ondary schools The investigation
covered all sections Of the State in
GLIDING cities which had already
furnished free text books to their
pupils and the 1905 rural school dis
tricts where pupils had to furnish
their own books. The cost estimates
are based upon the actual purchases
of the city Of New York which sup
plies 714,o00 school children in 45O
schools, with free text books The
plan under discussion If adapted will
mean that no children in any public
school in the State will in future
have to purchase any text books
whatever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
The Presidents Veto.

dispatch from Washington, Thurs
day afternoon, informed us that Presi-
dent Wilson had sent special mes
sage to Congress with his veto of the
Immigration Bill. President Wilson is
thus the third President who has
vetoed an immigration bill containing
the literacy test as a means Of re-
ducing the number OF foreigners who
enter this country to compete for the
Jobs Of American laborers. From the
long, long ago comes down the restric-
ton placed upon those who would en-
ter this country from foreign lands
Of proving regardless of their literaey
or illiteracy. that they are likely TO be
self-supporting citizens and not be-
come an early burden upon the gov
eminent or charity of this country.
Il is a peculiar coincidence that III
each case where the President has
vetoed this measure because of the
literacy test, the bill has passed Con-
gress by large majorities. In this
case. there is good ground for the be-
lief that the measure can be passed
over the Presidents veto. and indeed,
an attempt is expected by many who
have followed the discussion and have
studied the votes of the two branches.
But Of course in considering this as
pect of the matter, it is hard to cal
culate upon that element in Congress
which is likely to be driven from rs
position by the opposition of the
President and the prestige of his high
office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Why They Kill the Calves.

Deer hunters are forbidden to kill
lawns IN most American states. Ihefe
are laws 10 protect the baby seal Game
tsa under certain size have their lives
insured by official regulations. How does
II happen then that the American butch
er goes on Strengthening the American
calf slashlne at the throat of the ma
tiuns meat aud dairy supply, without au-
dible protest from any quarter? The
heifer CATS place in our system OF Ia
BILE economy is not matter OF guess
as veal never develops into beef, nor can
1t continue the race OF its valuable kind.
II is a contention OF experts that a very
definite reason for our dwindling beef
supply is the unrestricted slaughter OF
very young Observation-Disclosures Tele-
graph.
Surprising as it may be to our
Philadelphia friend, the slaughter OF
calves is in response TO a demand for
veal backed by prices that puts more
actual profit into a four-weeks old
calf than ever comes out of it If al
lowed to become beef Farmers keep
COWS to meet the milk, cream and
butter demand and have more calves
than they can raise to beef hood,
even 70 please those reformers who
would punish the beef trust at some
body else's expense. 1t may be equal,
~ surprising to our exchange tina.
farmers deal in calves as they do in
other stock, for profit. But if he
really wishes to enter the field OF
philanthropy let him go out and buy
the surplus calves too young to veal.
a day or two old, for a dollar or two
apiece (some farmers give them away
because the milk is worth more) and
raise them up to compete with the
beef trust-and then find a profitable
market for his beef
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
The Grange.
New Sharon Grange.

The Installation of officers of New
Sharon Grange. No. 23s. occurred in
Lancaster hall, Wednesday evening.
There was a large number in attendance
and the occasion was one Of unusual in
terest from the fact that the officers of
Sandy River Grange Of Mercer We're
installed at the same time.
After the invited friends, members OF
the local Grange and a good contingent
from Mercer had gathered, the installa-
ton Of officers took place. This was ably
performed by Mrs. E. c. Patten OF Tops
ham. Pomona Of the Maine State Grange,
assisted by Mr.. Patten, Mrs. Blanche
Benson, Maurice Dunn and Mrs. Rose
Wade Of Mercer. The ceremonies of the
installation were unusually impressive
and pleasing. Following are the officers
of New Sharon Grange who were in
stalled: Master, A. Whitcomb; over
seer, F. P. sCaswell; steward, J. r.
Cram; lecturer, Mrs. F. o. Gray: treas,
E. H. Smith; secretary, Miss Rena Cor
son; chaplain, Miss Angie Baker; gate
keeper, c. A. Thompson; ceres, Mrs A.
Whitconb; pomona, Mrs. F. P. Caswell;
fora. Mrs ]. r. Cram; lady asst. stew
ard. Mrs. c. A. Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
New Century, 356, Dedham.

An all-day session was held Jan. %.
Deputy Norris L. Heath. installed the
officers in his usual efficient manner,
ably assisted by G. W. Brewster and
wife The day was stormy, preventing
many from attending, but otherwise the
meeting was most successful The in
stallation was public. Among those
present was Galen Goodwin, of Bangor,
talented soloist, who favored the
Grange with TWO songs. Miss Mary Viii :
son, also of Bangor, sang duets with
Ethel Fogg, and Marcia Burrill sang a
pleasing solo. Other numbers were stor-
les and suggestions for Grange work by
members ana Deputy Heath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. FRIDAY, JANUARY 49, 1918.

Mr.. George W. Perkins is out with a
remedy for the MISUNDERSTANDING trou-
BILE. He advises consumers to buy in
bulk instead OF in driblets This may be
all right for those who have the stor-
age facilities and the cash. but all are
not so fortunate. With some millions OF
Rsnd. I mn age and any anyway. t the
average refrigerator hasn't the capacity
which will permit buying in wholesale
quantities.-Biddeford Journal.
And II those who can follow the
Perkins phool philosophy they will
but create a false demand and thus
advance prices to those who cannot
buy in bulk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Brookiin, PSI.

Brooklin Grange met Jan. 10. with
good attendance. Past Master Allen, as
sisted by Bro. Raymond Allen and Sister
Helen Mayo, installed the following Of
ficers: Emery Bracy, master; Prin.
Allen, overseer: Mrs. Carrie Fiye, lect-
urer; Earl Kane, steward Everett Cous-
ins. asst. steward; Marguerite Carter,
chaplain; Elsie Sherman, treasurer;
Laurel Gray, secretary; Lawrence Kane
gate keeper: Mrs. Naomi Allen, ceres;
Mrs Anna Herrick. pomona; Clara Her
rick. lady asst. steward. At the next
meeting eight candidates will receive
the Third and Fourth degrees followed
by a supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Hating Progress Of Boosted Leader
With all its magnificent revenue

With all its magnificent revenue"
from its amazingly nurtured and sur
prisingly patronized liquor traffic.
New York is just awakening to the
need OF. and reaching a degree Of at
fiuence where it is considering. the
free school books proposition. its
writer's and newspapers talk about
the matter as if it were some newly
conceived and wonderful method.
Several New England states, includ-
ing Maine, are a generation ahead
The Empire state has always been
far behind the procession in the mat
ter Of reducing the illiteracy Of new
.comers and caring for the education
Of its young. The second greatest
city in the world never has sufficient
school room accommodation for its
children. Thousands. every year. are
turned away from the school houses
because there are no places for them.
Thousands Of others are permitted
only a part school day and then re-
tire to give others a place.
This is the great financial center of
the country and the hemisphere.
and soon to be first in the world; the
place where booze is said to cure all
physical ills of the populace and is
touted to cure all the financial ills OF
the community. What do you think
of its progress: A writer this week
sends the following as a striking news
feature from his city:
1t will cost more than s2.5oo,ooo this
year to provide New York's school
children with free school books and
approximately half of this amount
will be needed fof New York City alone.
II the plan goes through. according TO
a report submitted to the legislature
by the commissioner Of efficiency ana
economy. That this amount will be
spent 10 not yet certain. the report be-
ing the result Of an appropriation OF
$26.0oo made last year to cover the
cost Of an Investigation of all phases
Of this question. Concerning the ad-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

ANY great enterprise like the Pana-
ma Canal" says Secretary Of State
Bryan, involves uncertainties. For a
long time the route across Nicaragua
was regarded as the favored route. AS
a matter Of business, it is wise to pro-
vide against contingencies. Anybody
who is interested in so large an enter
prise as our canal at Panama can at
ford to pay a small amount for this
additional route"
Sure! But If we could get a Chau-
tauqua Job to help out our $4,000 sal
airy. we could do 1t more cheerfully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
HiahIand, 1854, North Penobseo..

One of the pleasing features at High
land Grange, Jan. a. was that all Off
GERS were present. The First and Second
degrees were given to one candidate. A
good program of radings, music and
question was given. There will be work
at the next meeting. Millie Ames has
been elected organist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

master; P. H. Elkins, overseer and ,s..
turer: Frank Parlin, steward: Thon,,
Doian, assistant steward: Mrs. Ellen
Croker, chaplain; Mr.. Carter, treasurer.
Mrs. Severance, secretary; Oliver y
Bradeen, gate keeper; Mrs. Annie Jo,.
dan, ceres: Mrs. r. T. Rand. pomona.
Mrs. 0. H. Bradeen. fora; Mrs. oaks,
lady asst. steward. A supper was serve,
the members at clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Sehoodic, 420, Franklin.

Thursday evening there was good at
tendance, including every officer except
lecturer, who has resigned her Office on
account of being away for the winter.
After electing Miss Ethel Hooper lectur-
er, the new officers were installed by
A. I. Foss, assisted by Mrs. Foss and
Carl Woofyorth, of Greenwood Grange.
Refreshments were served. The Grange
voted to send the lecturer to Bangor to
the lecturers conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Old Town Grange.

The regular meeting OF the Old Town
Grange was held Wednesday night when
the Third and Fourth degrees were
worked. After the work the officers elect
were installed by Mr.. and Mrs. E. P.
Austin of Milford The officers were in
stalled as follows: r. F. Rand, worthy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Penobscot 240.

Jan. %, So were present. The First and
Second degrees were worked upon four
candidates. At the next meeting the
Third and Fourth degrees will be con-
ferred Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Light and Airy
The Confession.

would not be a kaiser,
I'd rather be no car,
And if | went to battle,
Id view it from afar.
l don't like aviation,
It's an experiment;
Oh. 10. l am no coward
It's just my temperament.
-Pniladeiphia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Harhorside, 47s, South BrooksviIIe.

Jan. 20, over 50 were present Two
were instructed in Third and Fourth de-
grees. After recess, during which cake
and coffee were served, the lecturer pre-
scented an interesting program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Massapaqua, All, South Biuehill.

Jan. 20. two applications were received
and short program pf readings were
presented. At the meeting January q,
the men will fill the chairs and furnish
the program. All are sorry to know of
the ILLNESS of Bro G. F. Candage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Out OF every 1000 children in the United
States only Is are unable to read and
write between the ages OF Il and H. Ok
in illiteracy of these ages, says a Wash
ington dispatch Oklahoma had 124 such
children six years ago to the thousand
and now has only 17.-Kansas City Jour-
nal
And it isn't being accomplished by
the use Of rum revenue" either
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
CLINTON

The second annual exhibition OF IN.
Village Schools will be held Wednes.
day evening, Feb. 10 in the Town han
A set of Eyerybody's Cycopedia has
been secured fer each school in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Rainbow, 200, North srooksviIle.

meeting Jan. q. The First and Second
degrees were conferred on one candidate
The most exciting thing given in the lec-
turer's program was the apple contest
by some Of the gentlemen. Brother
Andrew. Grjudle and Sister Pheha WeaaAl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Sure Cure

Doctor said he, I'm a victim Of
insomnia. l can't sleep If there's the
least noise, such as a cat on the back
fence. for instance"
This powder will be effective" re-
piled the physician, after compromising
a prescription.
When do take it, doctor?"
You don't take it. You give it to the
cat in some milk" The Christian Ad-
vocate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

The controversy between Sir Ed
| ward Grey and DR.. Won Bethmann
Hollweg over that scrap of paper" is
developing quite some scrap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
NicoIin 39o, North Ellsworth.

Nicolin Grange held its second regular
meeting Jan. l6, with about 80 present,
including four visitors. Officers were in
stalled by A. l. Fcss. OF Hancock, as
sisted by Mrs. Foss and Charles Moore.
After installation, supper was served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

The best minor league ball grounds l
have ever seen you have right here in
Manchester" says Rabbit Meanwhile OF
the champion Boston Braves Come to
Observation-Disclosures Union.
We could confirm the soft i'm
parchment II We cared more for
pleasing you than for what we said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Crusader Pringle is showing the Cam
bridge druggists how he brought the verb
Ito pring!e" into general use in Maine
Boston Herald.
It's an infinitive seemingly impossi-
Bile to split, although on several occa-
sions it has received some pretty hard
cracks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
A Puzzler.

The type OF youth who INDUCES in loud
clothes and hat forced back over his
ears dropt into the dental chair.
I'm afraid to give him gas, said the
dentist to his assistant.
Why"
How can I tell when he's uncon.
scious? "-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Trust Bangor to be strong for the
cash. whether it's from Washington
millionaire or any old source.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

furnished piano and violin music, and
there were duets by Sisters Fona and
Helen Gray, Saunders and Gibson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Peace At AM Price.

WHAT is the shape Of the earth?"
asked the teacher.
"Rourd.'
How do you know it's round?"
IAN right, it's square then; 1 don't
want to start any argument. ''-Columb ia
Jester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Very Lasting.

rs your wife an economical cook"
II should say SO. She makes the most
durable cake you ever saw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

What is jorum?-Boston Globe.
Ask Foreign Minister Jagow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
UncIe's Criticism.

Suavely pertinent is the criticism of
age. Old Mr.. Blank, who was the guest
Of gay grandniece at Newport, had
watched her on her social round for a
month.
One day. Unexpectedly, she said to him,
We'll. Uncle Dan, what do you think Of
it al?"
My dear" he said, after a delicate
pause, Il am constantly reminded OF. the
sage saying of a clever Frenchman:
Life would be quite bearable if it were
not for its pleasures youths Com
panion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

AoIu 9tOueNdit uaO just SaliCu -
Mates. France. for a cruise.
Five hundred rebel prisoners arrived
at New York from Fort Fisher on
the steamer Gen. Lyon
Unless action is taken by the gener-
al public to save it the tall spire on
Beacon Street Methodist church will
undoubtedly be taken down the COM
ing spring. This spire has long been
a noted landmark, and is the first OBJ
ject noted by vessels coming into the
river from the sea. For several months
the vane has been bent, and this week
an examination Of the interior OF the
spire was made with the result that
extensive repairs are declared neces-
sary. The church itself does not feel
like making the necessary expenditure
for this purpose; but the suggestion
has been made that a public subscrip-
ton be taken to save the spire. and It
Is meeting with much commentator.
The church is on the highest elevation
in the city, writes a Bath correspond
ent.
A Bath young lady informs the
Times of peculiar accident that
befell her recently. She was wash
ing her hands at the kitchen sink at
dusk and while still allowing the
stream Of water from the faucet 20
dribble upon one hand she turned on
the electric light with the other. She
was knocked down upon the floor by
the resulting shock and did not re-
cover from the effects until some
hours afterward.
According to figures recently COM
piled by the Railway Age Gazette the
Maine Central has 500 miles Of road
which is operated under automatic
block system. This does not include the
mileage Of the Portland Terminal
Company. which is Il miles. The
Maine Central stands sd in point of
mileage operated under automatic
block system in a list of 16S railroads
II this country.
Wilbur Austin left his home on Curve
street, Wilton. JAN Is, and has not been
sean or heard from in this vicinity since
Domestic troubles are said to be the
cause OF his leaving home.-Farmington
Chronicle.
Would it be called an out curve bawl?
We dare not tell you who We think is
responsible for the following, although
We will say that ne is on the pay roll
Of the Bath Times:
A young man on the ice on Nequasset
Lake Tuesday, happening TO look down
through the clear ice, saw. as he puts it,
The most curious thing l ever saw. -
The young man was from camp on the
west shore of the lake and his name is
G. Powers. He says that down some
feet. Undecided in the ice, was a half
blown pond lily, looking as beautiful
as if il was May instead OF midwinter
and had just started out to enjoy the
warm weather OF spring The flower
was frozen in the ice somes six feet
down. The explanation given is that
it had begun to bloom along with the
roses and apple blossoms in the late sum-
mer days OF last fall, just before the
cold snap in November. and that it was
about half doomed out when the ice
came, covering it up and enclosing the
bloom within its fey grasp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Never Aroue,

Every man has some arguments with
his wife, I suppose said the worried
looking man.
Henrietta and l never argue replied
Mr.. Meekton. complacently. Once In a
while I make a remark and Henrietta
shows me exactly where 1 am wrong.
But we never argue. "-Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Up In the Air,

What are Betty and Jack quarreling
about now?''
"Oh, it's one Of those wireless quarrels,
guess
wireless quarrels? What DO you
mean"
Words over nothing, you know
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Not Too Raoino.

Debutante-He said he would go
through a raging flood just to look into
my eyes.
Chaperon-Wnen last night?
Debulacte-No; last night he 'phoned
that it was raining too hard for him to
cali.-Jucye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. REGUlA,
meeting Friday evenings at 80
C. E. PRATT, y. G.
EFF. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. !

meetings at 80 O'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday.
w. y. JOHNSON, C. p.
c. E. STEWART, Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

America was lost. The rebel
ram Stonewall had just sailed from
Mates. France. for a cruise.
Five hundred rebel prisoners arrived
at New York from Fort Fisher on
the steamer Gen. Lyon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9. Pm

CNN TON NO0US A. NO. 3, ?. VI,
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at 5 O'Clock. Tuesday. Feb. Is. installa.
ton of officers. Refreshments.
G. S.. PEASLEE. Capt.
RAY II. BURNS, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

January rs, 1854 detachment Of
about 70 soldiers went from Augusta
to Camp Berry. near Portland
The Screw gunboat Daiching ground
ed in the Combahee river and after a
hot fight with the rebels was disabled
and abandoned. VIM. Will
kinson. 30th Me-. and J. S. Wentworth
were drowned when the steamer North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Wilbur Austin left his home on Curve
street, Wilton. Jan. Is, and has not been
sean or heard from in this vicinity since.
Domestic troubles are said to be the
cause OF his leaving home.-Farmingto
Chronicle.
Would it be called an out curve bawl?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-23
B. { 0. CONDUCTOR
SERIOUSLY HURI
B. D. shoeman is Knocked
Unconscious When Steel
Gable Snapped.

Conductor B. D. shoeman of the
Connellsviile division OF the Baltimora
and Ohio railroad, while working on
the relief train at Catawba yesterday
afternoon was struck by the flying ena
OF a steel cable after It had snapped
and was very painfully injured. The
force OF the cable knocked him TO the
track, his head striking the rail. He
was knocked unconscious, parts OF his
head being crushed. He was brought
TO Fairmont Hospital No. 3, where his
condition Is said 10 be very dangerous.
Word from the hospital today says
that Mr.. Shoeman is still semi.con.
scious, but further developments have
shown that there Is a possible chance
of his living. Mrs. Shoeman came
here from Connellsviile last night and
stayed with her husband waiting for
him TO gain consciousness, but so
far she has suffered disappointment.
There are always chances OF cables
swapping while the wreck crew Is
working. The cables are attached to
demolished cars and parts of cars and
the steam crane used to raise the dc.
bris from the track. In many in.
stances the cables snap, some times
causing injury to any one within strik.
ing distance of the flying steel rope.