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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
A Stranger!

Manager Hughey Jennings, Of the De-
troit Tigers, makes it a rule to give a
try-out to every one claiming to be a
ballplayer who comes seeking a place
with him. One day at morning prac-
tice, as Jennings tells the story, a
chap wandered in and asked for a
chance.
You're an experienced player?
questioned Jennings.
"Oh, yes replied the candidate.
Can you hit and field pretty good?"
ooh. yes, indeed"
What do you usually play?"
I'm g right fielder"
well. go out in right" instructed
Jennings, and well see what you can
do"
Jennings instructed one Of the pit
cheers to hit few flies to the new man
in right and turned to other affairs
He was back in a few moments and
greatly to his surprise, found the can
didate still beside the plate.
What are you doing here?" he asked
II thought I sent you out in right
field!"
Yes. Mr.. jennings" was the reply
you'll have to excuse me, but you see
I'm stranger here, and which is right
field in this park ?'-The American Boy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Minot Corner Grange.

Minot Corner Grange held its regu-
lar meeting Thursday night with Wor-
thy Master Fred J. Simpson in the
chair. officers pro tenn: Steward, Mer-
rift Harris; overseer. E. X. Wilbur; as
sistant steward, Tom Dumont; Ceres
Estella Yeaton: Pomona. Mildred
Churchill; lady assistant steward. Ada
Yeaton. An entertainment committee
was appointed, Nettie Harris to be the
chairman and appoint helpers.
During the open session, the lecturer
presented the following Memorial pro-
gram: Greeting, little Althea Harris;
reading, worthy lecturer; song, Tramp
Tramp. Tramp" choir; reading, Me
mortal 1916" Inez Cobb; song, Grange;
reading, zone Fought in Blue and One
in Gray" Sadie Yeaton; song. Tent
ing on the Old Camp Ground" choir;
remarks by Nelson Brown and Mansel
Farr, these two brothers being G. A. r.
veterans. Mr.. Farr told of his expert
ence in Libby prison. At one time dur
ing the war he weighed only 70 pounds.
Singing, Star Spangled Banner,
choir; tableaux. Visitors from Excel
sior. Sabbathday Lake and Center Min
OF Oranges were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
A Portland Mystery.

The Portland Argus. long the open
antagonist Of prohibition and the first
to throw up its hat and cheer when
the law was violated, has this frank
statement to make:
Notices were received yesterday. SO
they say. by 20 or 80 past grands" of
the booze business in Portland to at
tend a meeting today at which it is
expected that the serious matter O:
the rigid enforcement policy Of Sher-
If Pencil will be thoroughly dis
cussed, and 1t may be that a ways
and means committee will be organ
lied to try and solve the problem of
the dry SPELL" These men are said
to represent the cream Of the liquor
interests in Portland, and they have
been waiting patiently hoping that
the viligance of the sheriff and his
deputies might be relaxed, but as
open times seem just as far away as
ever, these former liquidaters-of the
public thirst-have become sorely per =
picked as to how to pry off the lid.
The name Of the man who sent the
word around was not signed to the
articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

leave all to the man at the helm-and
sit still.
Germany does not deny that her sub
marines were ordered to sink the Lusi-
tania without moments warning.
She accepts full responsibility for the
deed, on the plea that she knew the
British steamer was armed and carried
munitions Of war.
This statement is direct accusation
against the truthfulness Of our Presi-
dent and the collector Of the port Of
New York, who would not have al
lowed the Lusitania to sail had she
been armed. Such course has been
specifically forbidden-and a treaty or
any contract is more than scrap Of
paper" to Americans.
But don't rock the boat! Let the
President steer the government boat
through the shoals of war chances, and
give him your support and your pray
ers, for he needs them now II ever.
When a man is right and displays
true Americanism let's stand by him.
When he is wrong let US say so and
do our best to set him right or replace
him. On the tariff and certain other
great political policies we believe
woodrow Wilson is entirely wrong and
We propose to constantly oppose him.
On the way he has taken up this great
national crisis We believe he is right
and we propose to stand by him and
encourage him, so far as given us. to
maintain his strong position and be
an American President Of all the Amer
lean people.
Don't bother the helmsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Coming Events

June 1 to 3-Maine State Branch OF
convention, Augusta.
June 4--senior Farewell Reception. Port
land High School, at Riverton Casino.
June 4--lvy day at Bowdoin College
June 4-Kora Temple. Mystic Shrine,
field day, Auburn.
mencemsnt week. orono.
June 6-8-New England Newspaper
Alliance guests OF Lewiston Journal and
Hiram Kicker Sons. at Poland Spring
June 7-Dedtcation of new Exposition
Building by Portland Chamber Of Com.
merce With State Of Maine Products Elk
June 7-1Reun,on of Alumni Associa.
ton Of y. OF NJ. Law School, Bangor.
June 7-9-Annual convention of Maine
Cniversalists, Auburn.
June S-Annual council meeting OF Pa
triarchs Militant OF Maine. at P. M,
June S-Maine Homeopath Medical So.
ciety at 10 A. N. at Augusta House
June s-Apnual field day Of patrtarchs
Militant Of Maine. with parade at 10.
June s-io-Maine Division Sons of Vet.
Grams and Ladies' Auxiliary. annual
june Is to i5-Reunion Of Portland
Mechanic Blues Veterans Association,
Noulton House. Dunstan.
June Is to 17--C0mmencement week at
Westbrock Seminary.
June 15-l7-New England convention
and nefd day Of Loyal Order Of Moose.
Portland.
June 11-Congraes Square Sunday School
picnic 1t Great Chsbsasus Island. Port
June l9-2s-Coiby College commence
meNt week. W3teEvil1e.
June 20 70 23-Rates College Commence
Went WeGk, sLau1oeQn.
Juus -evdsin Commencement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Editorial Comment
HON. EDWIN CHICK 1URLEiGH.
A Protectionist.
(The Wage Earner.)

(The Wage Earner.)
1t is we'll known throughout the
country that the State Of Maine has
always been proud Of her leading pub
lie men, and has usually placed the
best men to be found in high public
office. United States Senator Edwin
Chick Burleigh is no exception to this
rule. He is not only a man Of ability
and integrity. but a man of high
ideals and, thoroughly understanding
the needs Of the State. is performing
the duties Of his Office with faithful
service, and at all times manifests a
most friendly interest towards the la
Dor cause The influence Of Senator
Burleigh is always found on the right
side, and whenever any opportunity
presents itself for him to show his
real interest in the welfare Of the
thousands Of working people Of the
State, Senator Burleigh is always
ready to do his part so long as he can
do so consistently. In spite Of his
high Office. the Senator has not
allowed himself to be placed beyond
the reach Of the plain people: in fact.
his present position has served to in.
tensify his desire to be Of real service
to the people Of the State he loves so
well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
terprise Grange. The closing thought
was by Pearl A. Cannon of Merrymeet-
ing Grange.
West Paris Grange.

West Paris Grange. No. 29s. held its
regular meeting on Saturday. May %,
43 members being present. There were
also members present from Franklin
and North Buckfield Oranges. Officers
absent were: Master and Pomona. The
Third and Fourth degrees were con-
ferred in four candidates. The literary
contest was continued. Sister Delora
Sparks side presenting their program
which consisted Of the following:
Piano solo, encore, Doris Field; essay
yellowstone National Park" Beatrice
Andrews; vocal solo, Dana Grover;
Talks on laws and customs Of Finland
John McKeen; vocal solo. Clayton
Churchill AS encore, short reading
was given. Original Poem, Rev. D. A
Ball: reading. Mrs. D. A. Ball; reading
Mrs. o. L. Peabody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

June 2l-Afeeting CT Council OF Admin
istration, G. A. r.. Portland. ,. ...,
June e. Supreme Court la" tern'
June 2-Eastern State Normal school
graduation. Castine. -.
June 22-2s-Annual encampmsnt Dc
partment of Maine, G. A. r.. City hail.
Portland.
June 22-2s-Annual convention Of wom-
ems auxiliaries Of Grand Army. Portlano.
June A-Portland High school sradua-
ton.
June A-At Augusta, semi-centennial
six visiting communicates.
June A-Banquet Of graduating class
OF Portland High school at congress
June Estate Camp for boys opens for
one month at Cobbosseecontee.
June 26-Annual field day OF Maine
Commercial Travellers Association, Sebago
Lake.
June H-Convention Of State Associa-
ton of Rural Free Delivery Carriers'
June 2:-@1New England Typographical
June 2-July 5-Belfast Midsummer
June. zs--University of Maine summer
term INV oesglns. s; Srono; nossea nv ,a.,
Legislature. without emergency clause
attached, becomes effective.
July 19-Outing Of Maine Master Plumb
ers Association at Long Island. fort-
land.
July 22-3o-Summer conference Of Mis-
sionary Education Movement, Ocean
! Park.
July 3-Eastern Y. c. race. Portland 70
Bothbay Harbor.
July 4-Eastern Y. c. cruise. Boothbay
Har6or to Tenants Harbor.
July 5--Eastern Y. c. race. Tenants
aarbor to Islesboro.
July g Eastern T. c. race. Islesboro to
| North Haven.
July Eastern Y. c. race. North Ha-
ven to Swans Island.
July S-Eastern Y. C. race. Swans
Island to Northe. t Harbo..
July s-Eastern Y. c. race, Northeast
HarboT to Bar Harbor.
| July 2-3l--Coast Artillery Corps par
ticipate in Joint coast defense exercises
at Fort Williams
Sept. 10 16.-Fifteenth Maine Regimen
tai Reunion. at Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Who Rocks the Boat?

We are now on a storm-tossed. ugly sea
With the war waves all around u.s.
With some who would LIKE to blow us up
And some who would like to ground us
But the flag is there and the nations ali
right,
However some want to knock it;
There's splashing spray from the waves
but, say,
Sit still in the boat. Don't rock 1t!
The Lord only knows where we're going
to land.
And thus far he hasn't told us,
But we are not sailing the seas for blood.
And the strength of our right will hold
US.
Still. none can deny that the water Is
rough,
And nothing that's offered can block It,
The mad waves play round US, but say,
Sit still in the boat! Don't rock 1t!
w. J. hampton. in the Christian
Herald.
This IS tho HOUR In which We should
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
His Plea.

From the Houston Post:
Have you any reason to offer why
you should not be shot for attempting
to desert in the face of the enemy"
Yes, sir, my socks"
"Your socks? I don't understand"
II received a pair of socks which
were knitted by a high school girl,
and the heels stuck out in the rear as
far as the toes did in front, 80 that
half the time 1 was not sure which
way l was going. When 1 was ar
rested for attempting to desert really
believed I was charging the enemy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Selected.

1t was at a fashionable Southern re-
sort and the pretty New England maid
en- had been tangoing strenuously with
vigorous young man from the West
Really" she protested. Il must stop
I'd love to keep on and on but I'm
danced OUT
why, how can you say that" he
cried in establishment as he escorted
her to seat. Il don't think you are
darned stout at all. You're just plump
enough. National Monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Pleasant Valley Grange.

Pleasant Valley Grange No. 1876,
held it's regular meeting, Tuesday even
ing, May %. officers pro tenn: Gate
Keeper, Ceres, Chaplain. There were
"a members present. The literary pro-
gram was as follows: song, Mrs. Bessie
Kessell, Irene Morrill,: reading by the
Brothers, H. N. Head, D. D. Mcleod
w. A. Farwell, S. 0. Grover, F. l.
Bean, d. Cushing; Sister Mrs. Emma
Mills on Memorial; Nellie Bennett, Mil
dred Eagle; piano solo, Bessie kesseil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Light and Airy


In thinking over my list of friends,
/ view it with frown.
This one much envy on me spends,
Another threw me down.
This one swaps gossip about me some,
And that one lends an ear.
OF course the stories all come home.
Friends tell me what they hear.
But hold. l gossip about my friends
And envy some their pelf
Perhaps l had better make amends
And be a friend myself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Pat and a friend were reading an ac-
count of a ship-wreck, in which they
were greatly interested.
Pat" said his friend. lin case of a
ship wreck, presence of mind is worth
everything else"
"Prisince of moind, We say" replied
Pat earnestly, Faith and l don't
agree wild ye. In tonne Of shipwreck,
absince of body is Of far more impor-
lance than prisince of educational
Monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

troubled conscience to sleep also would
have a large SALE says the Des
Moines Register and Leader Which
moves us to ask what under the canopy
a newspaper editor knows about a trou-
bled conscience. We always supposed
every newspaper man had a perfectly
clear conscience. Union.
Some men are born with that pa
tent medicine" in their system-noth-
ing could cloud their conscience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
Maine GOSSIP
What 10, 10 Best.

Learn thou to say
What is, is best"
Whater the test
That rends the soul,
What'er the grief
That comes unbidden on the wings OF
day
And floods thy sorrowing heart with
tears.
What'er thy spirit fears,
Tho round thee, fierce. voracious, grasp
ing, roll
The pillows of adversely, let thy belief
That thou vert born
But for the Fathers glory and thine own
eternal bliss
Sustain thee. lift thee up to kiss
The cross that casts upon thy life a
blight,
So that, when wak'ning from this drear,
dark-veling night
To one ne'er ending. holy. happy morn,
Thou'lt gaze upon His face,
In all the fullness of thy new-found
grace
Thoult know
The secret Of the universe below
What Is, is best
Edward r. Moore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

A count of our tomato plants reveals
no damage done by cut worms as yet
Pats and Knocks, Portland Press.
Did you instantly rap on-your
!,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

One caretaker of boats at New
Meadows has a fleet of 50 which he
Is now having put in shape for
launching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
SPNPrS

met at Bayside Park.
July 2-Eastern Yacht Club cruise,
Marblehead to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Two Springvale men. employees OF
the Boston & Maine. have a fine rec.
ord with that company. being on the
Portland & Rochester division. EnRt-
neer Frank Elwell and Section Fore
man Ansil L. Harmon will Saturday
next complete the first month Of their
47th consecutive year in the service
of the road. Mr.. Elwell was born
Aug. %. 1852. in Waterville, his first
railroad work being in q section crew
of which his father was boss. He has
for the past 21 years run the morning
and evening Portland and Rochester
passenger train. Mr. Harmon was
born 81 years ago in Standish and be d.
gan work on the section.
The government requirements this
year calls for about 1900 live Penob-
scot salmon for breeding purposes.
The fishermen receive the market price
and bonus Of 60 cents per fish. for
the extra care necessary to keep them
alive. The ash are taken in cars to
Dead brook on the Orland river. where
they are kept until stripping time, in
September, when they are driven into
the traps and stripped by hand, the
eggs being taken to the various hatch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. ~, r. AND
A. M. Stated communication Tuesday,
June /. All sojourning brethren are cor
FRANCiS S. H. CALLAGHAN. W. M. ?
WESTON LEWIS, Sec. may3l-jul
cUsHNOC CHAPTER, NO. As,
r. A. M. stated convocation at Masonic
Temple Thursday, June 3. at 7.30 P. NJ.
Sojourning companions are cordially in.
vited to attend.
CHARLES r. CHASE, Sec.
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER NO.
43, O. E. 8. Stated meetings the first
TEMPLE. All members eojourning in the
city are invited to attend
ANNA NJ. PARTRIDGE. ". 81.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, Sec.
aug2S, m-w-f,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

ing stations and the fish being re-
leased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

1t was predicted last week by Rev.
FIR. de la Chapelle, who spoke at the
Mission at Sanford, that the war will
last great while longer than our
people in general are expecting. He is
a native Of France and was in that
country when the war broke out. He
has three brothers and IA other rela-
tives in the French army. He feels
certain that the Allies will eventually
win, but looks for the war to drag
along for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

1t will hardly be fair to say that the
moose are extinct in Maine when the
Loyal Order Of Moose meets the mid.
die Of this month in annual convention
in Portland, as about 1000 are expected
to be present. 1t will be a three days
session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Reports are coming from all over
the State that the fishing is the best
for several years, and when the WELL
known quality of Names fishing is
taken into consideration, that certainly
means some good fishing. Eastern and
northern Maine resorts are particularly
enthusiastic in their reports of this
aea4ou'a catches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

A scheme is being tried on the grav-
eled highway between Wells and Ken
nebunk that seems to promise WELL
Instead Of oiling the entire width Of
the road at the same time, only half
Of it receives the application. leaving
half for the use of the public. This
method not only is more CONVENIENT for
the people who have occasion to travel
by road but it is. said to be better
for the tar product to dry out some
before being used. the life of the road
being much longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

A raft Of about 4,000,000 feet Of
logs went adrift on Moosehead lake
Friday owing to the gale. while being
towed across the lake by Coburn
Steamboat Co.'s boat. The logs be-
long to the Hollingsworth & Whitney
Co. They will be picked up later
along the shore. but the expense and
delay in the work is annoying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 20, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 800.
c. e. PRATT. N. G.
E. F. WESTON, Sec,
JCPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 8,
Meetings at 500 o'clock every second and
i'u''" w. H. JOHNSON c. P.
c. e. STEWART, Scribe. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-02

Amos f. Hardy has presented the
Bangor Historical Society with some
interesting and valuable relics. Among
the articles are fiint-lock pistols used
in the battle of Hampden in the war
Of 1912, and another flint-lock which
was picked up on the field where the
skirmish took place. Another article
Of greater antiquity is a Damascus
shield showing marks of conflict with
swords or pixies
The Washington times., 1915-06-12
PREST-O-LITE co.
IN ELECTRIC FIELD
Firm Now Preparing to Put New
Storage Battery For Motors
in Market.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, June 1.-THE
Prest-O-Lite Company. makers Of the
familiar automobile gas lighting
system. today announced their en-
trance into the electric lighting field.
The company Is now manufacturing
and preparing to market a new type
OF storage battery to be known as the
Prest-O-Lte storage battery, to fur
nish electric current for automobile
starting. lighting. and ignition sys-
TENS.
AS a part of its activity in it's new
field. the Prest-O-Lite Company has
just purchased and absorbed the en-
Pumpelly Battery Company, of Indi-
annapolis. and has Incorporated in the
new Prest-O-Lite battery many fea-
lures Of the more recent Pumpelly
types.
In it's announcement the Presto
Lite Company states that its entrance
into the electrical field will not in any
way interfere with the development OF
its business in the familiar Prest- o.
Lite gas tank" which, prior to the
advent OF electric light, had practical
ly universal use for automobile light.
ing purposes.
Of pursuing the controversy as be-
biies, with which most motorists are
familiar, the Prest-O-Lite Company
as the leading element Of the gas ad
| Vocates, he's placed itself in a posi-.
| ton where 1t can furnish both kinds oi
] systems.
The Washington times., 1915-06-12
MOTORCYCLE TIRE
IN SEVERE STRAIN
California Race Sets Record BY
Terrific Speed Over
Several Mountains.

when Gottleib Daimler I'm 1886 in
vented the first practical motor driven
bicycle, the pioneer OF :he present day
motorcycle, he little dreamed Of the
future possibilities wrapped up in his
Let US Imagine him astride one of the
nishIy-deVeloped ancestors of his early
r,asosr assrpisce taking part in the greatest
opened the eyes Of motorescIe m n,seIey race fans fans
In California, May 90 and Al
imagine him following in the wake OF
wells Bennett, winner OF the race, and
HaSenns at terrific speed, out Of Los
mountain ranges. through 15O miles Of
9esert sand along the edge of Death
Vaney, over some Of the toughest
country the race promoters could find.
snb,, shd, ai.er eirclinR in a gigantic. ngure
than 900 miles. to pull into Los Angeles
again. weary but happy, having accom-
phshed feat never before known in
the history of motorcycling.
tmasine him gazing with wonder up
as much to develop the motorcycle to
us present day efficiency as any other
raGtor In Its construction.
Weils Bennett. winner Of the face. az
honors in tSis SSiahassn' whS won, won second
upon the wonderful endurance of their
Frestone tires as factors in earnine
them the laurels Of victory.
Neither Bennett nor Sahagan expert
enced any tire trouble. although. sur.
prising as 1t may seem, the rear tire
used by Bennett was used by Otto
walker on April I at Venice, Cal. help.
ing him to win the 300-mile victory.
While this event was taking place In
southern California, another race Of In.
tense interest was being watched al
Phoenix, Arlz. This race held on May
81, was being reeled off at terrible
speed on one-mile track, covering q
total distance of 200 miles. Joe Wolters
on a Harley Davidson. won first honors
after finishing the entire 200 miles in
hours minutes and "a seconds, beins
an average Of about 81 miles per hour
He. as well as Harry Crandall, who wa.
| close second. used Firestone motor
cycle tires Neither had any tire trou
Bile. although the rear tire used b,
Wolters was also used in the 3O0-mil,
race at Venice CAL on April l.