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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
A Useless Law.
Boston Post)

tbOStUn HOotI
The first sportsman engaged this
season in deer hunting down In the
State of Maine has lost his life as the
result of companion's caFelessness.
Practically all of the killings of hui
man beings in that great game pre-
serve are due to that same negligence
in one form or another. And still tho
fatalities go on.
Maine undertook some years ago to
put stop to these tragedies of the
woods. She passed fairly stringent
law making the accidental killing Of
humans punishable by prison SEN
fences. no matter what the excuse.
If that law is much better than a dead
letter. We would like to be informed
TO the contrary. The manslaughter
goes on every year. and nobody SCENE
to be jailed for it.
All the money taken in from licenses
for this alleged sport" of staying and
manning the gentle deer is not worth
the life of a single hunter. Maine
may some day SO decide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
Light and Airy
Ma Goose on the War,

Franz and Bill went up the hill
To fetch pail of slaughter:
Franz fell down and lost his crown
And Bill came tumbling after.
Chicago Tribune,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
Era Of Pure Food.

"Shall / serve the dish, sir?" asked the
waiter.
Yes. you serve it,
And how about the chemical anaiy.
sis, sir? Shall make it, or will you, SIR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

A mans life Is like a WELL
not like a snake-it should be
measured by its depth, not by
it's length.-Dr. Austin OMai-
ley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

As the time approaches for busting
the double windows and mulching the
strawberry bed. we wonder. as we care
fully inspect our venerable straw hat,
which has served US well for four sea-
sons, whether we'd better try to work Il
another summer. or chop il up and feed
II 10 the cow.-Manehester Union.
Poor COW. Say. we've lot Of corn
fodder that is more nourishing than
straw hats-and we'd sell 1t cheap.
Besides, if the war ends this winter
you may need your old hat.
Now II one Of the bloody allies could
knock out a couple of home runs and
end the Worlds MOST Serious:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 4
Meetings at 7.3O o'clock every second ans
fourth Tuesday,
w. H. JOHNSON, C. p
c. z. STEWART, Scrtb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

TRINITY coMMANoERY. NO. ;
knights Tsmplar. Stated conelave :,
Masonic Temple Friday evening, Oct !:
1915. at 500 P. NJ. All seiourning frstss
are cordially invited to attend.
LEWIS A. BURLEIGH, EN-. Cam
GEORGE H. BANGS. Recorder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER No
43, o. E. S. Stated meetings the a.,
"wednesday of each month at Nssc,;s
Temple. All members sejeurning in ~
city are invited to attend.
ANNA NJ. PARTRIDGE, W. II.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, See
augN ,m-w-fri,H
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. ., Pm
Regular meeting every third Tuesday n
3 o'clock.
RAY u. BURNS. Ce;f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at Use
c. e. PRATT, N, G.
e. F. WESTON. Sc,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

PASSPORT is troubled over it's lack OF
coal There is little coal on hand
and reports received there do no,
promise cargoes from the coal regions
within the near future. Fortunately
an abundant hardwood supply can be
utilized If necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

The Franklin Journal has an un-
usual measure Of patience with writ
or who instnuates that the town Of
Nrminston is . poor speller. Says
the Journal:
"A. L. NJ. sends the New York Sun
the menu card purportins to come
from . Farmington. Maine. hotel,
Just as it was set before the guests:
Dinner Temotas. Cucumbes. Bailey
Berth. Baked Bean. Salt Cod Pork
Scraps. Veal, Frecasser OF Lamb.
Rasprey Roly Policy. Butterd Beets.
Cornoncob. Pumppin pie. watenel-
Ion. Chouiots. And the Sun adds
Wen bet II tasted better than the
grub here at some these here city
pisces where tAeY .spsll the words
Maht ard soak each separate guest
with the price oe fifteen volume
dictionary And yet - doubt IL
this menu really appearsd~ in >. any
hotsl Or boareins house in Farming
tea.9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

The Civil War ended over fifty years
ago and there are now living 159773
veterans enrolled in the Grand Army
of the Republic. This number is al
most twice the present total enlisted
strength Of the army in the United
States.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27

We move pianos and houses. Ed
Royce Transfer, 632 Main.--Ady.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27

Melvin coming at Theatre Tulane
Adv. 2S(
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27
IMPERIAL THANKS
LOCAL FIREMEN

In appreciation of the assistance
rendered the City of Imperial by the
fire department of this city, when the
local truck responded to a call folr
aid to combat the fire that swept
through the New York store and the
Imperial Valley Hardware store, at
Imperial, March 9, the trustees of that
city at a special meeting indited the
following resolution of thanks to the
FL Centro fire department:
"Resolution thankinp the Ell Centre
fire department for its assistance
in the City of Imperial, California,
on March 9, 1915.
"The Board of Trustees of the City
of Imperial do resolve as follows:
"Whereas, the fire department of
the City of Ell Centro did respond to
request from the chief of the fire
department of Imperial on the 9th day
of March, 1915, made during the
early hours of the morning, and the
response of the Ell Centre fire depart
ment was prompt and their run to
Imperial rapid, and their service very
efficient be it
"Resolved, That we thank the FL
Centre fire department for their
prompt response to the call for aid,
and for their efficient and willing as
sistance in the hour of need and THAI
we further congratulate the FL Cen
tro fire department upon their pre-.
paredness for service, the excellent
manner in which they work, and the
personnel of the department; be it
further
Resolved, That a copy of this res
olution be spread upon the minutes
of the Board of Trustees of this city,
and that a copy, under the seal of
the City of Imperial, be sent to the
Ell Centre fire department and copy
to the board of trustees of the city Of
FL Centre.
"Passed and adopted this 18th day
of March, 1915.
! (SeaD LEILA FOSTER,
"City Clerk of the City of Imperial"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27

The sixth Sunday in Lent. Holy
communion, a. m. Morning prayer,
with sermon by the Rev. Timon E. Ow-
ems, II a. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27
CITY AND VALLEY

Hypnotist Coming-Melvin, the emf
nent worlds greatest hVpnotist, whC
opens his engagement at the Theatre
Tulane Monday night, will give al
all-day free exhibition at the Meyer
furniture store, commencing Monday
morning at 9 o'clock. See the bicycle
ride-a trip to the moon.
x x Y
Theatre Tulane-An unique pro.
gram is billed at the Tulane tonight
consisting of the Kaem railroad epi.
sode, 1.-The Stolen Engine; apart
drama by the Lubin company, and a
made in America comedy, "Distilled
Spirits" Coming Sunday night, Mary
Pickford in Behind the Scenes"
Big Special at l.. K S.-An S-reel
special, headed by "Won in the
Clouds" a 3-reel masterpiece of SEN
sationalism; Mary Fuller in Every
Girl" a 2-reel allegorical drama; "The
Treason of Anatole," apart ro-
nance of love and war, to conclude
with the funniest of comedies, "He
Cured His Gout," making the biggest
feature program ever seen in FL Cen
tro. First show starts promptly at
z o'clock. No advance in prices.
X y X
Burlesque Tonight-Manager W. B.
Sawyer of the Opera House is pre-
senting the Western Wheel Burlesque
Attraction for tonight. This is the
first time the Western Wheel Bur-
lesque Company has moved as far
ol of
this type has so far not passed Kan
sas City. They are opening three
stages in the West, taking the Craw..
ford theatre at FL Paso, the Century
theatre at Los Angeles and the Savoy
in San Francisco. The attractions
number over so people, mainly girls
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27

your hat. That's why corn millions
have gone wild over "GETS-IT"-
nothing like it ever known. Some
bandages, sticky tape, thick piasters,
corn pulling" salves, gou'ge corns out
with knives, snip them with scissors,
make them bleed, and then howl be-
cause they can't get rid of sore corns.
Use "GETS-IT." There's nothing to
do but apply drops. The work is
done, "GETS-IT" does the rest. No
pain, no fussing, no changing shoes,
no limping. 1t never fails. Try it
tonight for any corn. callus. wart or
bunion. Be sure that you get GETS
1T" and nothing else.
"GETS-IT" is sold by druggists Is
everywhere. 25c a bottle. or sent di-
rect by j. Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27

The costuming is gorgeous and elab'
crate. There are 20 musical numbers
and ensembles that will send you
home whistling to yourself. The ad-
vance sale is at Dunaway's drug store.
The company closed its engagement in
Los Angeles last night and left there
at IL p. m. to play in FL Centre to
night. The curtain will be held until
8:45 to accommodate business men
and clerks.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27
AT THE CHURCHES
81 paul's Church.


The sixth Sunday in Lent. Holy
communion, 8 a. m. Morning prayer,
with sermon by the Rev. Timon E. Ow-
ems, II a. m.
Presbyterian Church.
Sixth and Orange streets; Wm Ar
thur Cook, Phi. D., minister. Sunday
school at 10 a. m. Morning worship
at II o'clock Christian Endeavor at
Gas p. m. Evening preaching serv-
y x ;:
b. Y. p. U.
We have a rousing program for
tomorrow evening. Will you be there
to enjoy it with us? Our topic for
discussion is Enlarged Missionary
Ideals; W. l.. Canning, leader. Don't
forget the time-6:15. First Baptist
church, Sixth and Holt.
X X X
First Baptist Church.
Walter S. Reed, minister. Sunday
school, 9:45 a. m. Morning worship
sermon, "The Christians Motive" II
a. M; Young Peoples service 6:30
p. m.; evangelistc service, sermon
"Almost Christian" 1880 p. m. Large
crowds are attending these Sunday
evening services. A cordial welcome
awaits you at all these services.
X X X
Methodist Church.
The pastor speaks at both services
tomorrow. At II a. m. his theme will
be "The Precious Promises" In the
evening the subject of the address will
be "John in Prison" Sunday school
meets at 9:45. The interest in this
is on the increase Plan
to come early. Epworth League meets
at $50. Come and enjoy this serv-
ice with the young people. Strangers
always welcome.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27
MAINLY PERSONAL

Miss Ella M. Allen of Little Suami-
co, Wis.,, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Wilsie.
Miss Marguerite Delaney left We'd
nesday evening for Hong Kong, via
San Francisco, where she will be-
come the wife of Marshall 7. Jones.
Mr.. Jones is the representative of the
Standard Oil Company in China.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27
GETS LIFE SENTENCE

Riverside, March 27.-John B. Ra-
demaker. who shot and killed his wife
at Perris because she refused to live
with him, pleaded guilty today and
was sentenced to 90 years in San
Quentin by Judge Denmore.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27
Corn-Mad? Use
"GETS-IT," It's Sure

Makes Corns Vanish Like Magic!
A hard cap of skin makes up every
corn. When you put drops of GETS
IT. on il, il shrivels up and comes
right off-and there's your corn-gone
by thunder, Simple as taking off
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27
BIRTHS

To Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman G.. Dar-
rough, CaleXico, son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Manuel Ruitz, I'M
perial, a son.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-27

Because British soldiers in field
and hospital cannot go to the the
ater. London's favorite actress.
Miss Gladys Cooper, brought the
theater to the soldiers-that Is,
Miss Cooper and a company OF
distinguished players visited mill
tary hospitals in Rouen. Bologne
and other French cities and pre-
sented sketches and sang songs
for the HEROES in splints and ban
dages.
Miss Cooper's biggest song hit
was SISTER Susie Sewing Shirts
for Soldiers"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-17
The Warsaw Gate City
Warsaw, ILL.,, Feb. II, 1915.

Robins and bluebirds were heard
and seen here nearly two weeks ago
and though we may have some bitter
cold weather yet with probably snow
spring is here, according to the token
in the heavens, for the star Arcturus
may now be found at the end of the
handle of the constellation of the
great dipper. Astronomers say this
sign of spring is the most reliabls
known; Arcturus is one OF the large It
and most brilliant stars.
Tuesday. February 20, is primary
election day, and doubtless big vote
will be polled, especially as the ladies
will be glad to exercise their new
privilege and help secure good can
didate for mayor
Lenten services at Lutheran church
will begin Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary II. and viii be held every We'd
nesday evening during Lent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-17
GOLDEN JUBILEE OF
LEE COUNTY COUPLE
MIR. and Mrs. John Billiard Of Fort
Madison Were Married in keo-
kuIS, Feb. is, 1865.

Fort Madison Democrat: Mr.. and
Mrs. John Billiard of 1926 Seconl
street, had the great pleasure today to
celebrate their golden wedding ami
versary. the day being the fiftieth
year of their welded life. The day
was quietly spent in receiving numer-
GUS relatives and friends who called
to extend their well wishes for maay
more years Of married life. Numer-
GUS beautiful gifts were received by
the hosts from their many friends
mfr. Billiard was born in this coun-
ty on August 1 5, 1914. the son OF James
and Althea dummy Billiard, natives OF
Virginia.
Mrs. Mary (Grifis) Billiard was
born in Clay county, Indiana, August
1, 1874, and on the 10th Of February.
1865, just before the close of the civil
war, was united in marriage to Mr..
Billiard in Keokuk, where they have
always made their home, with the ex-
ception of the past few years which
have been spent fl Lee county.
Six children were born to them,
four OF whom are still living: Mrs.
Ruth Wilhelsen of Duluth, Mimi;
Harry H. Bullard, OF Kansas City; Mrs
Myrtle Johnson and j. NJ. Billiard Of
this city.
Mr.. Bullard has always been identi-
fed with the horse industry and for
many years owned some of the fastest
horses Of that time. He is still hale
and hearty and at the present time
owns and operates feed and sale
stable at 926 Second street.
Mr.. Billiards. paternal grandfather
was a soldier in the revolutionary war
md was member Of the old Ironsides
Baptist church in Brown county, Ill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-17

The Sabbath school of the German
Evangelical church gave an enter
tainment in the church hall, Seventh
and Webster streets, on Tuesday, Feb
ruary 16. at 7:30 p. m. The program
consisted of singing, recitations, dia-
logues, and debate, Sword and
PEN and also an address by Rev. B.
Matzke. Refreshments were served
by the ladies'.
Rev. Tuschoff of Warrenton, Mo-.
delivered his farewell sermon Sunday
night before a large audience at the
German Methodist church. He is a
young man, a forceful and convincing
speaker, breaches without notes, and
compels the attention of his hearers
in manner that is pleasing, and at
tracts the most thoughtless and
needless among the unconverted. He
has been of great assistance in the
recent revival.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-17

er has there been so many represents
tives of special interests here and
the frankness imposed by the tesolu-
ton has made the lobby more re-
spectacle than ever. The resolution
has led to better understanding of
the lobbyists function, the constitu-
tional right they claim to give their
side of any question.
OF course, all big public service in
terests are represented and by the
.'old timers" The labor lobby is large
also. Among the unusual or ambigu-
GUS businesses admitted by lobbyists,
the resolution required them to state
the nature Of their interest-are: "in-
ternal improvements; "jitney' legis-
lation: Gin my own interest concern.
ing University" University, insur-
ance, democratic principles and the
plain people, and public health"
Occasionally a member OF the lob
by stated opposite his name that he
is serving without compensation.
Representatives OF good roads asso-
Citations and charitable institutions
are opposed to serve without pay 9TH
er than for expenses, but attorneys
for the public service corporations
and common carriers openly admit
that the laboer is worthy Of his
hire"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-17
CITIZENS MAY
BECOME VIGILANTES
Assault on Grocer. Following Murder
of VoseI, Has Greatly Aroused
the People.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
OAKLAND, Calf, Feb. 17.-Aroused
by second violent attack upon a res
ident of Fruitvale within week, citi-
zens there are considering organizing
company of vigilantes for protection.
Thomas Combs. a grocer, living only
three blocks from the home OF Jacob
Vogel, wealthy retired banker, was
beaten unconscious, bound, and his
house fired. The police believe the
same men who murdered Vogel and
his wife are responsible for the attack
on Combs. The crimes are familiar.
A policeman was attracted to the
Combs house by the fire. He founo
the grocer all but unconscious in the
street where he had dragged himself
after regaining his senses. He said
two masked men entered his home
and demanded money. Learning there
were no funds in the house, they beat
him with five pound sack Of salt
Vogel was in the habit of visiting a
saloon in the neighborhood for glass
OF wine each night and the police be-
lieve his appearance started rumors
of money being concealed in the
house, resulting in the robbery and
murder, followed by the attack on
Combs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-17
British Title Holder Defeated Four
Times by Americans, Dodges
Long Decision
Bouts.
GATHERING IN DUcATs
Welsh Has Fought Plenty Of Fights
During the Year He Has
Held the
Title.
By Hal Sheridan, written for the
Tinted Press I

BY Hal Sheridan. written for the
United Press.l
NEW YORK, Feb. 1T.-How many
more times does Freddie Welsh, the
British holder of the lightweight
title, have to be licked by American
aspirants before he loses his crown?
Easy. Just as many more times as
the public will shove its ducats
through the box Office window to watch
ter round no-decision affairs.
Up to date the Englishman has been
whipped, in the opinion of the experts,
by four American contenders for his
title. Yet the crown still rests with
him. Charles White walloped him in
Milwaukee, Joe Shugrue has beaten
him, Jimmy Duffy outpointed him IN
Buffalo, and Johnny Griffiths outfought
him in Akron. Ohio. And there is a
strong suspicion In many quarters
that there are two or three more
Yankee battlers who could give him
the gate, particularly Willie Richie,
whom he uncrowned and whom he is
matched to fight next month, and
Johnny Dundee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-17
HOW ANuoLD HYMN
SAVED MANS LIFE
Soldier Of the Rebellion Relates Incl,
dent in Which He was Saved
as BY Some Miracle.

How an old familiar hymn. sung by
boy in blue while on picket duty,
saved his life. is related In the Ma
tional Tribune and the incident Is
sent The Gate City with the sugges-
ton that it might be Of interest here:
This incioent took place on the fed
eral picket line while the armies were
encamped on either side Of the Rapi-
dan in th.. winter of 1853 and 1864.
This picket was stationed at the edge
OF field along the river, from which
a draw filed with weeds and brush
extended up to where the picket was
stationed AS related in the sons,
about midnight premonition o. great
danger came upon him. and he began
to repeat the hymn, Jesus, Lover of
My Soul.'' but before he knew it he
was singing with full voice; such was
the deep an6, strong p-emonition tina,
had come upon him. When he had
finished the HYMN. to his great sur
prise and delight the fear that had 50
oppressed him had gone. The. mys-
terry of that night, the almost over
whelming fears, its sudden removal
and sense of safety and peace that
followed the singing remained unsolv-
ed until several years after the war.
1t came about in this way: He
with other friends on Mississippi
boat. on a bright moonlight night,
gathered on the hurricane deck. It
was just such night as 1t was on the
picket post in the long ago, and he
was moved to sing the hymn that on
that night had entered so strangely
into his life. AS he began to sing 9th
ers Joined him. And when he had
finished one of them asked him: did
you serve in the army OF the Poto-
MACE" He answered he did Were
you on picket along the Rapidan, in
the winter Of 1863 and 1864? And did
you sing the hymn you sang tonight
For anewer they claspsd each others
hands an6,, being deeply moved, EN-
braced like long-parted friends.
The one who asked about the
Others army life was confederate.
and related his part OF the mystery.
81 was stationed on the river opposite
your post and made up my mind to
kill the one On that post that night.
About IL o'clock I crossed the river
under cover of some overhanging
trees and entered the draw, the other
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-17

end of which ende6 at your post.
crept within 80 feet Of you, and while
was hid by the thick brush, you
stood out in the bright moonlight
Raising my rife took deliberate aim
at your breast. upon which the moon
shop.e full and clear. But something
seemed to blur the sights. 'recoy.
cred arms and passed my hand over
them to brush away anything that
might be on them, RAISED my rife
again when you sang,
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow Of Thy wing.
Again the sights were blurred, and
an Overwhelming power restrained
me, and deep conviction entered my
heart that never left me till found
peace in believing on the one whose
protection you invoked in your song
that night" This is the story OF a
song in the night. which will recall to
the memory of many of the old boys.
both blue and gray, this incident OF
the times that tried mems souls.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-17
SAYS ROBINS STAY
HERE IN WINTER
Warsaw Man Writes That II Does Not
Mean That Spring 10 Here and
He Attacks Popular Fancy.

Here's man who attacks the popu.
lar fancy that robins are forerunners
Of spring time. In fact he says that
robins stay with us all winter. Here
is his letter to The Gate City in which
he punctures this popular little idea
What is the use of commenting on
the fact that Mr.. So and So from Keo.
kuk, and Mrs. That Person" from
Fort Madison, have seen a robin this
week or last week? Is 1t a catastrophe
to see robin at this time of the year!
Does the robin really prognosticate
the opening of spring?
\ The fact of the matter is that all
robins do not migrate, several will
stay with us all winter I have in.
disputable evidence, four witnesses, OF
seeing robin last December. after
Christmas week; still we did not have
1t printed as something paradoxical
Robins may be seen during almost anv
month OF the year, even in small
fiocks. The only trouble is there are
not enough careful observers hope
this will dispel popular misconcep'
ton about the robin.
Respectfully yours,
WIN. ERDMANN.