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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
DRESDEN MILLS

Mrs. Owen Blinn and children have
returned from an extended visit with
her sister in Bellerica, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips Maxcy have been
the guest OF Mrs Maxcey's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Bnnn.
Mrs. Benson Carney Is able to sit up
and her nuree. Mrs. Mooers, has gone
home.
Mrs. Hattie Houdlett had the misfor-
tune to fall and sprain her wrist recent
~.
The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday
with Mrs. Brooks
A social gathering and supper will be
held Friday evening at the n. E. vestry.
The Star Club will meet Friday p NJ
at the homo Of Mrs. Alice Bltnn and a
public supper will be given from to
g. o'clock. Everyone is expected to carry
food il they are connected with the O.
E. 8. and others II they wish to.
The auxiliary Of the Episcopal church
will meet Wednesday at the home OF
Mrs. Eva Mcdonald.
Mrs Athena Dorr has been quite Ill
but is better at present writing.
Mrs. Thomas Packard, who has been
Visiting relatives since December has re-
turned to Houlton.
Mss June Bailey, who has been in very
poor health. resulting from whooping
cough, is now very much improved
Ice work has again started and all hope
q few cold days may yet be had. that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
CHINA

James Madison Morrill, passed away
Sunday. Feb. II at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs, Maria Whitley, on the
Benton road, at the age Of IS years.
He had been in feeble health for some
time. The funeral was held at the
home of Mrs. Whitley at 10 a. NJ,
Wednesday, Rev. E. E. Longley oftici-
ating.
The Bible study club met with
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Bowe Wednes-
day evening at their home on Main
street with a goodly number present.
All pronounced 1t a very enjoyable
and profitable meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred S. Nelson OF
New Haven, Ct. are in town. called
by the death Of Mrs. Nelson's brother,
DR. G. ]. Nelson.
Geo. NJ. Cook went to Augusta Feb.
Il to visit his son Edward, who has
recently been operated on for appen-
dicitis.
j. K Soule of Waterville was call
ing Feb. IS on friends in town
Theodore Fieldbrave will speak ct
the Baptist church Sunday evening,
Feb. q on his home life in India.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
Editorial Comment
The Woman's Reformatory.
Waterville Sentinel.)


The need Of a reformatory for wo-
men in this State is admitted. Had
anyone been in doubt on that point.
the doubt would have been removed
by the hearing at Augusta this week.
The evidence given there, and par
ticularly the evidence given by those
earnest women who have been en-
gagged in reformatory work, was con-
elusive. 1t is seldom that measure
pending before a Maine legislature
has had behind it SO impressive an
array Of the forces working for the
betterment Of humanity in this State.
And there is no opposition to the
measure. 1t is a case In which the
duty of the legislature is clear. Pro-
vision should be made for the estab-
lishment of the reformatory and the
reformatory when built should be one
that will measure up to the standards
of the best Of such institutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
The Sinking Of American Vessels.

The tremor Of anxiety which swept
ing of bulletins from Europe that q
United States steamer had been sunk,
was quieted somewhat by the later
knowledge that the steamer had prob
ably run upon a mine which had been
laid by the Germans for their own
protection. 1t is quite improbable
that the Germans would knowingly
sink a steamer bound for her own
ports and laden with cotton for which
she stands very much in need. And
again, Borkum Island is out Of the
field Of the submarine campaign. We
believe later dispatches will show that
the steamer Evelyn ran into mine
field through which German ships
have usually piloted merchantmen.
and was destroyed.
1t is gratifying to know that thc
American captain and crew were
saved. And it is with some salts
faction that America should remem-
Der this is the first American vessel
to be lost since the opening of the
war. The American people should
not allow themselves to become ex-
cited over this incident, or any that
may follow. until they are fully in
formed as to the nature Of the case,
whether or not American commerce is
being ruthlessly destroyed by the late
desperate edict Of the German war
party.
In our opinion, in spite Of the
declarations and warnings Of the Ger
man government. German command
ers Of submarines and other govern
ment vessels will be instructed to use
every care to avoid any act that may
cause an open break with the United
States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

Some excitement was created in tho
dining room OF local hotel yesterday be-
cause one OF the guests objected to hav-
ing hamburg steak on the bill of fare.
He informed the head waiter with con-
siderable emphasis that he would de-
nounce the hosiery as an unpatriotfc in
steak. He suggested that the same con-
coction might be called Belgium hash or
the Russian mystery.-St. John Stand
ard.
Thus we see that neutrals do not
reap all the troubles that go with a
war. st. John hotels wishing ham,
burg steak On its bill Of fare might
call il Dutch cut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
Light and Airy
The First Hair Cut.

,Burges Johnson, in Youths Companion.
Jimn1y's had a hair cut.
How the folks all stare
It's so short You see his skin
Showing through his hair.
'Twasn't what he had before,
Cut all round a bowl:
1t was in the barber store
By the candy pole.
Jimmy's had hair cut.
We were there to see,
Looking through the windowpane-
All the boys with me.
He was worried there alone,
Trying hard to grin,
On kind of great big throne
Wrapped up 20 his chin.
Jinmy's had a hair cut
Course it scared him some.
All those shears and cups and things
Sort of struck him dumb.
Jimmy's mother saved a curl
She feels bad, l know.
That he wasn't born a girl,
And could let them grow.
Jimmy's had hair cut
My. 1t made him proud.
Walking out, while all OF US
Followed in a crowd.
He got pretty rich that day,
Fore he went to bed:
He made every fellow pay
Just to smell his head,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
Worthless Disinfeetants.

Where ignorance is bliss tits folly TO
be wise. How many Of US are fooNns
ourselves into fancied security by the
resort to protection that does not pro-
tecto
In an important article on Worth
less Disinfectants" the Corning Jour-
nal saws the law as it now stands in
every state, except Maryland. permits
the sale Of disinfectants which do not
disinfect. The market is at present
flooded with worthless disinfectants,
large quantities Of which are sold
yearly to an unsuspecting public. A
bill has been placed in the hands of
Senator William ]. Heffernan Of
Brooklyn, which he will introduce at
the next session Of the Legislature, %
compel manufacturers 10 place Labels
on disirfectants showing the strength
of the mixtures as compared with car
ho,ic acid.
Health officials Of twenty-three
States have expressed themselves N
favor Of bringing disinfectants under
control and Standardization. Pronni-
nent among these are Colonel \" I.
Gorgas ard Dr.. H. W. Wiley. Many
experts declare that legislation con-
trolling disinfectants is as vital 20 the
welfare Of the public as pure food
laws, yet there is nothing TO proven.
the bottling and selling OF colored
water as disinfectant in New York
and forty-six other States.
Thousands of lives are sacrificed and
hundreds of thousands Of dollars are
wasted annually in the United States
because Of the use Of preparations
that have not the power TO disinfect.
Take, for example, a case where a
physician instructs the family that all
articles handled by the patient must
be disinfected, as they carry the dis
case germs to others. Some popular
disinfectant is usually purchased, AMI
the other members Of the family truss
their lives to the power of the disin-
fectant which they happen to buy. At
least % per cent. Of the disinfectants
now sold are utterly worthless. and the
chances are great that one Of these
will be obtained, and the disease, in
stead Of being checked, quickly spreads
10 other members Of the family, which
may cause the loss Of several lives.
This is directly due TO the lack Of laws
standardizing and controlling disin-
fectants.
Some disinfectants now widely ad-
vertised and sold have been proved 20
be SO weak that it would require $50
worth Of them to do the same work
that can be done with 81 worth of car
bolic acid Physicians themselves fire.
ouently recommend disinfectants
which are worthless, as the average
doctor knows very little regarding the
eerrnicidal value of disinfectants. He
may understand what constitutes a
good disinfectant, but only BAG
THEOLOGICAL test will show the germi-
cidal power of given mixture.
Many persons do not realize tina.
antseptics. disinfectants and deodor-
ants are different. Antiseptics are
drugs that restrain the development of
fectants are agents that kill germs,
and deodorants are substances that
simply mask disagreeable smells, but
do not eradicate the cause. Many
preparations now sold as disinfectants
ere merely deodorants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
CHINA NECK

Mrs Charles Randall, who has been at
the Sisters hospital in Waterv!lle, re
turned to her home Saturday.
L. B. Mitchell has been confined to the
house with severe cold.
c. Fred Abbott while az Bangor visited
Higgins Classical institute, where he for
merly attended school
Mrs. E. c. Bailey. who has been hsv-
ing a severe attack Of laryngitis. is able
to be out again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

lamp. The time was pleasantly passed
in singing and games. 4 beautiful and
delicious birthday cake which Mr.. Runi.
lette cut was presented by Mrs, Lafor.
rest Porter and her daughter. Mrs. Ar
thur Whittier. Several kinds OF Mica
homemade candy Were served. All Jon
in the wish that the good health and
sprightliness which Mr. Rurdlette er
hibits may continue for many years w
to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

President Wilson turned on all of
the power which can be developed in
the party steam roller, for use in the
House the other day. The machine
proved noisy but not efficient. 1t re-
called the old days Of Cannonism and
Reedism, which have been so widely
denounced, but it proved to have none
of the slick operation accorded to cith-
er of those isms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
Ny Luck.

If I had twenty thousand pounds
And jewels by the score.
And servants gay in great array
Stood round about my door;
If I had all I wished TO drink
And. say, three kegs beside
And lots of girls with golden curls
Became my joy and pride;
If I'd a chateau on hill,
A palace by lake.
I'll bet my bottom dollar that
Id be a fool and wake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

Washington's farewell address, real
day, seems peculiarly appropriate a.:
this time. The same thing has been
remarked frequently before, on the &C.
casion of it's reading, but it seems to
US. with never so meaningfully as at
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

A Newark n. J., man found a female
burglar under his bed the other night.
suffrage days:-Por,land Express.
Henceforth will the old bach form
the habit of looking under his bed be-
fore he gets into it, as has long been
reported of the maiden ladies'?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

desired quantity OF ice may be housed
Capt John Snow. who has been sick
all winter, seems some better at pres
ent writing
Charlie Bickford and sister Lizzie are
at Mr. Bickfords old home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

Referring to birds that winter in
Maine. the Bangor News says:
The biggest winter resident OF Maine
is the common partridge, though the
bluejay and the spruce partridge are not
far behind in size
How about the owl?-Biddeford Journal.
And the porky-pine (miscalled
"ouillpig'')
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
Editors Letter Box

The publication OF a letter IN this
endorsement Of its view by the Ken
aebec journal. This column is main
tained for the discussion Of matters
OF general public interest when Kept
within bounds Of reason and not OF q
ibelous or abusive nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

That miniature battle between In
dams and White posses out in Utah
must revive, for a moment, the fire IN
the blood Of our old friend Buffalo
Bill and the percentage of casualties
seems to have been Of the old time
scores, two to one against poor Lo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
EVERYTHING Goes,

Il see one man has dramatized popu-
lar adage and another a popular song"
"well?''
II wonder II they couldn't dramatic
my popular brand Of chewing gum?'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
''quillpig."

A trousers skirt is among the new
fashions. They are to be worn by
women, as We understand it.-Portland
Press.
They" are to be worn, are they?
Thought it was a skirt you were telling
us about-Biddeford Journal.
Well, do you expect women" to
wear "a" skirt?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

Are the tomato seeds that you planted
in the window box beginning to come up?
Boston Globe.
Sure! The missus digs 'em up every
day, to see II they're sprouted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
Stune.

"Why is Mrs. Van Wombat so angry
with your
ut seems the cook she lured away
from me is not satisfactory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
The Universal Craze.

People used to get turned out Of
church for dancing"
Spring the rest of it,
Now they are in great demand to
teach the rest of the flock"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
Well Equipped.

The tabled Cantaurs you have seen
In picture books, of course.
They used to gambol on the green,
Half human and half horse.
If we could have them here today
Where travel never stops.
They would be just the thing, l. say,
To use as traffic cops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
Ancient Costume.

Are you going to the fancy dress
ballg'
"Oh. yes"
I'm what garb?"
Il shall wear one Of the quaint old cos
tunes Of 1905"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

In the order named. Ohio, New Jer-
sey and West Virginia lead the states
in pottery production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

Magazine-she quite pretty and ensasins
despite the fact that she was in Teachers
College, and he an earnest student OF
the law. They had gone quite far along
the pleasant read Of romance. He IN
quired what degree she pursued
Il aspire to be an II. r. S. she re-
piled, demurely.
II dare say it's hard" he answered az
sentrnindediy. Hours afterward. lnoer
the green shaded light in his own ROOM
1t all came to him suddenly.
Frank Otto: "rll bet II you were mar
ried to a man like me you'd make him an
awful good wife,
Lola Morrill,. NO, I'd make him an
awful good husband" Journal.
Sunday School Teacher: What is the
outward, visible sign OF baptism?
Johnny: ''The baby. mum
phia Public Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
A Lover of Literature.

I love the works Of real sages,
Their books I greedily devour.
Why. speaking OF one writer's pages,
/ read EN- by the Schopenhauer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
Divine Limitations.

ma, can God do everything?'
YES. my child; there is nothing God
cannot do
II guess I know one thing. ma. He
can't make rock so big he couldn't lift
it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

The town Of Alton has EN- all beaten
on spring yarns, one man. Abner Drake,
being said to have seen while crossing
his field the other day two good sized
snakes crawling on the snow. Next!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

Portland hears a rumor that the mys-
FERROUS airships that have been stirring
up various sections Of the State with
their night flights are being built at
point Up on the Mountain division of the
Maine Central. Two young men are
credited with the new machines which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

The Damariscotta Herald reports
that people cutting let near the head
Of Damariscotta Pond found an enor-
nous number Of young alewives
frozen into the ice. The supposition
is that they were unable to get out
Of the pond on account Of the ex-
tremely low water and persisted
when the water became cold.
E. S. MARI. postmaster at Popham
Beach, received notice from Wash
ington Thursday Of his being RS
tanned as postmaster under the exec
utive order Of May {, 1914. Mr.. Mari
has been postmaster at Popham since
1897. and the news Of his reappoint-
ment is pleasant for his many
friends. Mr.. Mari Is q veteran Of
the Civil War, having served in Co.
F, 18th Infantry Volunteers. He
has always resided at Popham and is
one Of the best hearted and jolliest
men in the town. Among his friends
he is known as Uncle Eph.' His
Bath friends are pleased to hear that
he is to continue in the employ Of
Uncle Sam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

It is a great war for almost victories
and captures that nearly took place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

They were at tea near the college
grounds, We read Ia the Post Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
Cast an Anchor
TO WindWard

MANY successful voyage lifes tempesuous be
attrbued to the steadying anchor of savings account
you have something saved have an anchor to windw
Having money in the bank will help you you do not
nee II for great many years. The moral and mental au
ence of having something laid by that you could use
had to will mean a great deal to you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

are said to have many qualifications so-
per1or to others and these trips nave
been the trying out Of the craft
Portland also hears that at seast TWO
English varships are keeping along our
coast to guard British merchant vessels
from possible harm from the few Ger
man warships now In Atlantic waters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

In connection with the wonderful
weather we have been experiencing come
from all sides signs Of spring" so IN
usually early as to make them remark
able. We hear Of mayflowers being
picked in the woods, deep sea founders
have made their appearance off Cape
Small Point. weeks earlier than usual
and the wild geese have put in their ap-
pearance. flock Of at least so having
recently been seen at Oak island in the
Sasanoa river. 1t is well known that
winter Is over when the wild geese ar
rive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 10, RseulA,
meeting Friday evenings at 80
c. K. PRATT, y. G.
z. +. WESTON. sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-23

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, IN
Regular meeting every third Tusd,,
az O'Clock. Friday, FEB. u. instalIsrS
OF officers. Refreshments.
G. S. PEASLEE, Cant
RAY II. BURNS, Cisr.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-06
Fed Suit Against Organized Ball
Stirs Up Fine Fuss

In filing suit against the powers Of
organized baseball to have the nal
tional agreement dissolved on the
grounds that it violated the antitrust
law, the Federal league has directed
a blow at the very foundations of the
game as at present conducted.
The Feds ask an order restraining
the national commission from en-
forcing it's mandates. It also prays
the court to declare null and void all
contracts with players under the ma
tionaI agreement and seeks to pre-
vent organized baseball Turing back
any of the athletes who have jumped
to the third league.
This is the most drastic step that's
has yet been taken in the baseball
war and no one can tell where the
matter will end. One result may be,
an investigation by the federal govt
eminent, threatened few years ago
by Representative Gallagher Of Illi-
nOis.
The claim is going to be made, of
course, that, if the decision is in IA
vor of the Federals, chaos will result
in the baseball world and the game
will be shot full of holes. And for a
time it undoubtedly would be. Play
ers could make their own terms and
an era of wholesale jumping would
unquestionably set in.
But these matters always adjust
themselves and sooner or later some
system would be discovered that
would safeguard all interests.
1t would put the honesty and good
faith of the magnates to the test.
At the present time club owners are
prevented by regulation from inter
fering with the players of a rival club
in organized ball Should the ia
tional agreement be nullified there
would be nothing to prevent the OWL
ers following exactly the same course
and the players would be compelled
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-06
BASEBALL SPORTS OF ALL sORTs-BOXNG
c. White Has Busy Time Ahead
Clabby In His Workouts.

Charlie White, challenger for the
lightweight boxing title, isn't afraid
travelling on railroad trains will inter
fere with his conditioning for his
match in New York, Jan. 20, with
Champion Freddie Welsh.
White intended to remain in the
east and do some work in Philadel-
phia, but these plans were upset when
Eddie Moy refused to make a decent
weight for the Chicagoan., White has
a battle billed for Jan. 16 in Phila-
delphia with Sammy Robideau, but
will remain here until couple of
days previous to the MILL It is only a
six-round affair and viii not tax his
strength.
Following that meeting, White will
go to New York and keep himself fit
for the engagement with Welsh.
Charlie argues that he can lick Welsh,
as he has fought him before and
knows his style. But by the same
token, Freddie should know some
thing about the plan of campaign of
the local lad.
Jimmy CIabby is going through a
hard case of sprouts daily at the
Madison Baths, preparing for his tilt
with Mike Gibbons. Clabby is taking
on any fellows who aspire to be spar
ring partners and puts them away
regularly. He and Gibbons will be at
the ringside of the McGoOrty-Murray
set-to in Milwaukee Friday night.
Jim Corbett, former heavyweight
champion, has fallen at last. Jim has
picked up a protege in Joe Bonds, a
Tacoma, Wash, heavy, and will tutor
him after a theatrical tour through |
Australia. Bonds boxed with Corbett |
several times while the latter was in |
Tacoma and made favorable i'm
preston.
Buck ThieI, famous through the !
west as minor league ball star, died |
Yesterday in st. Joseph, Mo-, aged AZ |
The Ocala evening star., 1915-04-26

the Cathedral, and the French got
onto this. They put a battery in
Cathedral Square, where they thought
it would not be hit. A German flyer
spotted it soon and the Germans bonn
barded the square and incidentally hit
the cathedral.
owe lay at Rheims for five weeks.
Every afternoon between five and six
the French let loose-sort of an aft
ernoon tea. The French shells gave
warning, however, and you soon got
over lodging except when they were
coming near you. Since / was wound
ed the American shells have begun to
arrive. The old French shells didn't
worry the Germans bit, but the Am
erican shells gave them the surprise
of their lives. The American shells
break and scatter along the ground,
going much further In addition, of
the French shells about one in three
explodes, while with the American
shells there is an explosion with about
nine out of ten."