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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Boston Taveler.)

N0O8tOu XAdhSlSt-y
The number of German-American
citizens acting as pro-German propa-
gandists since the opening Of the Euro
pean war has doubtless been very much
smaller than their great volume OF
noise and buster would indicate. At
any rate. such Of them as there may
have been were pretty thoroughly si-
fenced by the torpedo that sank the
Lusitania. They were inundated by the
wave OF condemnation that swept not
only over America, but the civilized
world. The hyphen. indeed. was going
out OF fashion to a great degree when
Mr.. Bryan. in his resignation from the
cabinet as a protest against what he
deems President Wilson's too severe
demands on Germany. took the one
course calculated to bring it back
again. Now he has sought to give it
what he termed semi-official recogni-
ton and standing by issuing a state
ment addressed primarily to German
Americans. in which he implies there is
large body of these half land half
citizens whom he presumes to take into
his kindly keeping and to instruct in
regard to what should be their attitude
toward the President of the United
States. If they are wise they will
deem him as poorly fitted to advise
COMMUNICATIONS as the nation at
large does to direct the course of true
Americans. They must have long
since observed the degree to which
he and his vagaries have been dis
credited. and be slow to welcome to
their cause one whose influence, such
as 1t is. the nation generally is glad
to have removed from an official po-
sition in the body Of its directing off,
GERS. Mr. Bryan will find the hypen
a very narrow platform on which to
build up any considerable following.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Editorial Comment
MIR. Bryan's Peculiar Brand Of Pa
triotism.
(Springfeld Enion)

(Springfield Union)
Still pursuing the bent and inclina-
ton of the Snowman, Mr.. Bryan is
trying to discount the effect Of Pres
ident Wilson's official utterances by
his personally conducted campaign Of
publicity. The policy of timing
press statement with view OF ex-
tracing the force from a presidential
speech or letter is not original with
Mr.. Bryan 1t has been practiced on
many occasions, and was one Of Col
Roosevelt's manoeuvres in the closing
year of Mr.. Taft's administration. But
Mr.. Bryan's direct appear' Of Thurs
day night issued at the same time as
the administrators note to Germany
was given to the press, is as far re-
moved as possible from counteracting
or weakening that document in rela-
ton to the state Of public opinion.
The Bryan appeal is SO platitudin-
Gus. SO impracticable, SO futile in its
logic, so grotesquely out Of keeping
with an intelligent sense Of the crisis
involved, that the publication Of the
two simultaneously merely adds force
to the administrations note and
makes its clear-cut definition Of the
issue and it's excellent rhetorical quail
ity all the more manifest by the con-
trast. Not that the rhetoric itself
so much matters; but it has been said
that 'the style is the man." SO it must
be conceded that the Presidents gift
OF expression is responsible In no small
degree for that firm and sinewy quail
ity that the note expresses without
any tincture Of asperity; and Mr..
Rryan's statement by its own distin-
gushing characteristics gives the pub
lie its measure Of the Bryan capacity
In situation where no SNUG plati-
tudes will sufdce.
Mr.. Bryan is an agitator. and his
great weakness is in being swept
away completely by the hobby that
happens to possess him for the time
being. Coupled with pleasing powers
Of persuasion this IL NO drawback, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received until
Saturday, July :. at p. NJ. for furnish
ing the materials and labor required to
install the Heating System, Plumbing
System. Electric Wiring and Bell Work
in a new Dormitory for the State Normal
School at Gorham, Me. Plans and speci-
fications may be obtained at the ONCE
of Miller & Mayo, Architects, Fidelity
Building. Portland. Me. The proposals
should be addressed to Payson Smith.
Secretary Of Board of Trustees OF state
Normal Schools, and deposited with Mil
Ter & Mayo. Architects, Portland. Nc.
The right Is reserved to reject any or ali
Of the proposals. tune1Sdaw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

The government loses again in its
prosecutions under the criminal sec
ton OF the antitrust law, this time
National Cash Register suit. The Su-
preme Court refuses to review the
action of the Circuit court. It would
seem useless from now on to attempt
criminal prosecutions under the Sher-
man law, if the Department of Jus
tice is any judge OF the strength Of
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals win be received until
Tuesday. june -. 1915, at p. N. for the
general construction of dormitory build
Ing Tor the Aadawaska Training School
q Fort Kent Maine. Plans and specl6ca.
lions may be obtained from Astle md
PaEe, Architects, Caribou, Maine.
All proposals. should be plainly marked
on the outside Of the envelope ana ad-
dressed 20 Pays0n Smith, Secretary 81
Board Of Normal School Trustees. Au-
gusts. Maine. The right u reserved %
reject any o. III Of the propossle
I'D Dad2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received INIT,
p. NJ. Tuesday, June q. 1915, for the
general construction Of brick kitchan
wing for the Washington State Normal
School Ct Machias, Maine. Plans and
specifications may be obtained al the
ONCE Of Gibbs & Pulsifer, Architects.
Lewiston, Maine.
All proposals are to be delivered at thu
office OF the Architects and addressed TO
Public Schools.
The right. 10 reserved to reject any or
all proposals. 1une8dsw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

sucn pains In m y
sides, and terrible
backache so that I
could hardly stand.
l took six bottles Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V egetable Com
pound, and now / can
do an y amount of
work, sleep good, eat
good, and don't have
a bit of trouble I
~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

After extensive tests German ex-
perts have decided that ivy benefits
rather than Injuries stone or brick
walls on which it grows by drawing
superfluous moisture from them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

From New York to Sydney by the
Cape Of Good Hope the distance is
1895 miles. BY the Suez canal It is
1898 miles. BY the Straits Of Ma
gellan, 1879 miles. and by the Pan
anna canal 1914 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Marie-"And at the place where I
stayed this summer. green young hired
hand tried to kiss me. He told me he'd
never kissed a girl in his life, and
Gwendy-'And what did you tell him."
Marie-"I told him that I was no agri-
cultural experiment station.-Nebraska
Awgwan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

may be q decided advantage, in
forensic sense: but from the stand
point Of craftsmanship it is fatal. Mr..
Bryan is entirely right in pursuing the
rural lecture circuit to the exclusion
Of the field Of diplomacy. The pity Is
he has not consistently recognized
that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

James j. Hill predicts that there
will be 400, 10000 people in the United
States before the end Of the century.
Wish he'd said that before we planted
our potatoes,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Pooh, Talk about other nations
preparing for war-what do YOU SUD-
pose Henry Ford could do if he be-
came interested in turning out SUBJ
marines?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

City Editor: What happened to tina,
typewriter-bomb explosion?
Reporter: No; spelled some Of those
names from the war zone correctly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Mrs. Frost-"We have a French wait.
ress and so we always spea French to
each other at our meals.
Mrs. Snow-"Why so?"
Mrs. Frost-"Well, we don't want her
to know what we're talking about, do
we?"-Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

gor Friday. observed the 30th ami
versary Of his association with the
company. He first began as baggage
master on the old Boston & Kennebec
line steamer Star of the East, under
captain Jason Collins. When the line
was taken over by the present owners
ne went with it, and has run stead
lily without missing a single trip from
kennebec River ports to Boston. Fri
day officers and crew of the City OF
Bangor rendered him a dinner at an
uptown hotel. Mr.. Owens home is in
Bath and Friday his wife came to
Boston to attend the dinner. He was
in sailing vessels when a young man
and went around Cape Horn seven
times"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Detroit to have a better babies"
week. Well, she better send to Maine
for parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
IF WORRIED ABOUT YOUR CHILD
Do as this Mother did

Frail, weak children need watchfui
care. If your child is sickly, it needs
good care more than coddling. Give
lots of nourishing food. keep the child
outdoors as much as possible, and see
that all the habits are regular. Il. F."
Atwood's Medicine does frail children
world of good. 1t is good for con-
stipated bowels, helps along the appe-
tite, acts as tonic and improves the
general health. This mother says so:
Spruce Head, Maine.
/ have used IL. F." Atwood's Medicine
ever since was little girl. l have family
Of small children now and keep it in the house
all the time. ! think it very good medicine
for children o. older people.
Mas. GrAciE ALLEN.
Buy a Csc bottle at your nearest
store, or write today for free sample.
FREE.-On receipt of yellow outside
wrapper with your opinion of the medicine,
we will send one Of our Needle Books with
good assortment of high grade needles, useful
in every family
~ F." MEDICINE co, Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Of Little Avail.

OF Little Avail.
my dear. what's the use OF marking
a letter In Haster"
why shouldn't I?''
You know human nature. II were a
postal clerk that letter would be the last
to go OUT"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Another Woman's Case.

Providence, R. I.-"I cannot speak
too highly Of your Vegetable Compound
as it has.do wonders for me and I
would not be without it. had dis
placement, bearing down, and backache,
until could hardly stand and was thor
oughly run down when I took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It
helped me and I am in the best Of health
at present. ! work in factory all day
long besides doing my Homework 80 you
can see what it has done for me. give
you permission to publish my name and I
speak Of your Vegetable Compound to
many Of my friends. Mrs. ABEL Law.
SON, 126 Lippitt St., Providence, RI
Danger Signals to Women
are what one physician called backache.
headache, nervousness, and the blues.
In many cases they are symptoms Of
some female arrangement or an inflam-
matory, Lucrative condition, which may
be overcome by taking Lydia e. Pink
ham'sVegetable Compound. Thousands
q American women willingly testify to
III virtue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
WOMAN COULD
HARDLY STAND
Because of Terrible Back
ache. Relieved by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Philadelphia, Pa suffered from
displacement and Inflammation. and had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Quite q Few.

Il have just been reading the constitu.
ton Of the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

What do you make of this, Watson?
no Bryan appeal in two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, r. AND
A. NJ. Special communication Tuesday
June q. Work in NJ. n. degree. All So
1ourning brethren are cordially invited.
FRANCIS s. II. CALLAGHAN. W..M.
WESTON LEWIS, Sec. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Bath people are much worked up
over the prospect Of losing the Unit
ed States shipping commissioners Of
fee In their city. owing to the failure
Of Congress to make the necessary
for its maintenance.
The office 10 one Of the oldest in the
country and does an average of ship
ping from 1900 to 1900 men per year.
The matter has been taken UP with
Senator johnson. Cong. MeGillicuddy
and the department Of commerce. but
without results. Rockland. which does
a much smaller business. retains its
Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Mers Trouble.

Why do you never take your family
out In your carp
Got seven in my family"
We'll. you have a seven.pasenger car"
Yes. and when it's full people think
I'm operating a jitney bus"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Saturday last, June IL. was the 140th
anniversary Of the capture Of the
British sloop Margaretta by the gal
liant jeremiah O'Brien and comrades
or Machias, the act constituting the
first naval battle Of the Revolutionary
War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

/ And was surprised to find out how
many rights a fellow really has"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Wednesday, June 16, 1915.

No opportunities Of good are ever
lost through our neglect, without
being, some day. missed and re-
gretted.-M. II. Howell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

times"
There Is considerable feeling among
the tow boat men concerning the &C.
ton of young fellow who has got
hold of a powerful motor boat which
is little more than a row boat fitted
with motor, says the Portland Press.
He can handle vessel of considerable
proportions and is doing quite bus
mess towing in and out such as he
can manage. The towboat people have
had several 'crimps" put in their bust
ness by various changes in the ways
OF doing things, notably by the general
installation Of motors in all Of the
fishermen and coasters and the SUBJ
stitution of regular gas boats for
schooners in the coasting trade, and
now they look on this as the last
straw.
Judge Nathaniel Hobbs, who has
rightfully been called the grand old
man Of the Maine BENCH judge of
probate Of York county at the age
Of 80, who suffered shock at his
home in North Berwick on June 9,
is steadily improving. according to
reports given out by his physician, re-
ports the Sanford Tribune. His many
friends, who learned with much sor-
row of his serious illness, received this
news with much pleasure and it is
hoped that he may live many more
years. His career as judge Of probate,
however, has probably been drawn to
a close. Judge Hobbs has shown
great courage and demonstrated the
fact that he possesses a fine consti-
tuition for a man his age.
Levi Blethen, who died at his home
in Small Point at the age Of 90 years,
some So years ago. used to say, We'll,
boys, / may not live to see the DAY,
but you will, when you can get onto
wagon and touch a button and
away you will go w-h-i-z-z. And,
furthermore. you will see machines
a-fyin' jest like them birds in the air,
only goin' faster 1000 miles an hour,
like this VIII i-Z-Zi" Uncle Blethen
proved a true prophet for these won
ders have both come about since the
old gentleman died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

The Boston Post says: "Silas W.
Owen. be9gags master on the Eastern
Steaunehin Corporations City Of Ban
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Light and Airy
Miaht es Worse.

Ny hair is falling out bit.
As like as not
I'll soon be bald. ! must admit.
I'd rather not.
To grow bald makes one feel quite sad.
But such is life,
And can stand II. am glad
1t amt nay wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
every suffering woman. Mrs. HARRY
FISHER, 1925 Dounton St., Nicetown, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

r. 3. cAPEN RE5EKAH LODGE NO.
g, !. o. o. r. meets md and 4th Wednes.
day evenings at 100 o'clock.
INEZ L. GENTHNER, N. G.
SADIE e. METCALF. Rec. Sec.
mch26 m-W-flyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO.. 8
Meetings at 500 o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
W. H. JOHNSON. C. p.
c. q. STEWART, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

WHICH, COVSICQ LS1 CuC81S
body. After using Com
fort Powder night and
morning for three days
the ra b disappeared.
Co1fort Powder Is not
only the nurses best
%ar3 hut hahv,a hoSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, K. p.
Regular convention Wednesday evening
Meetings commence at 500.
JOHN c. HILL, c. c.
GEO. e. FRYE. K. of r. and s.
m-tu- wed n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

Past Department Commander Eph-
rain Wight OF Reading. Mass who
was instantly killed Monday by a
train at Reading. was a native of
Maine, having been born IS years ago
In Giiead. but having for the past so
years lived in Reading. He was a
Civil War veteran. serving two years
and witnessing the surrender of Lee
Two daughters and two sons survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
TRINITY comMANpERY. NO.

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER NO.
9. 9. E: S. Stated meetings the frs,
wednesday of each month at Masonic
Temple. All members sojourning i'm the
city are invited to attend.
anna NJ. PARTRIDGE, W. II.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, Sec.
Aug2S,m-w-ftf
Evening star., 1915-06-25
TO WITHHOLD PASSPORTS.
Frances Intention as to German.
Americans Revealed to U. S.

Ofncial notice of Frances decision 10
withhold passports hereafter from
Americans of German origin has reached
The State Department Officials refused
70 comment on the situa ton presented.
hut il is understood they are looking into
treaties preparatory 10 determining what
course shall lie taken
According to press reports the French
government acted on the theory that
naturalize Americans Of German
birth might give military information
10 German officials in the United States
l. permitted TO enter France.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
YALE SECOND VARSITY
CREW BEATS HARVARD
Finishes 0ne-Third Length in Front
of Crimson in Snappy Two
Mile Race.

NEW LONDON. Conn. June 25-Yale
won the second varsity eight boat race
by one-third of length over her rival
Harvard. in a snappy two-mile contest
over the Thames course today
The Yale men led from start to finish
and though Harvard made 4 game rally
in the last quarter of mile the Grim
son crew could not overcome Yales
lead.
Yale caught the water first and with
a faster stroke opened up lead of
length at the half-mile mark The
two crews rowed a clean stroke and
there was little splashng. Harvard
increased her stroke and came UP on
nearly even turns with Yale. Yale
shook off the challenger and at the
mile had lead of nearly a length.
Harvard Finishes Strong.
Near the finish Harvard came strong
and cut down Yale's advantage, foot by
foot. Yale, however. shot over the finish
line with one-third of a shells length to
spare
The official time was Yale, 10 40; Har-
ward. 10 :43
The freshman eight race was postponed
until after the varsity race this afternoon.
The crews were at the starting line when
a wind sprang up and the water condi-
tons were 30 bad it was decided to post
pone the race until later in the day.
The varsity race will start at 4:30
o'clock this afternoon.
Evening star., 1915-06-25
SAYS SHIP BILL VOTE
FAILS TO HIT MARK
Secretary McAdoo Holds
Trade Referendum Not Fair
Reply to U. S. Plans.

Secretary McAdoo of the Treasury
Department, in a statement to the
press yesterday. indicated his opinion
that the result Of the referendum Of the
chamber of Commerce of the United
States recording opposition to govern
ment ownership of merchant vessels
does not fairly meet the Legislative
proposition contained in the ship pur-
chase bill. against which the vote wax
supposedly directed.
IN his statement Secretary McAdoo
The result of referendum of tho
chamber Of Commerce Of the I,nttsd
states does not. as / understand il
represent a vote OF the members of
that body upon the ship purchase bill
Unfortunately the referendum was 10
prepared that no vote was taken upon
the plan proposed III the last Congress
20 nave the government subscribe
stock in corporation which was 10
operate ships
The first question of the Referendum,
reads:
" Do yoa favor the government un-
dertaking the purchase CONSTRUCTION
or charter Of vessels for mercantile
of such vessels
The second question reads.
" Do you favor ownership or mer-
"hsnt vessels by the government but
with operation b private partie. un-
der leases?
These are the two questions relating
70 government ownership Neither Of
them represents the ship purchase bfn
which provided for the government
taking stock in a private corporation
which was to own and operate shipe
There is u wide difference between
the government holding and operating
ships and the government becoming a
stockholder in private corpora ton
which is to own and operate the ships
In the latter case the officers and di-
rectors are chosen by the corporation
are free from political influences. and
the business Is conducted in the same
effective and efficient manner ar cor
poration financed entirely by private
capital"
Evening star., 1915-06-25
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
ON VACATIONS READY
Special Arrangements Made for
Loans Until October l of Suit
able Reading Material

Special ARRANGEMENTS for the loa nlng
of books to children during the sum
rer months have been made by the
Public Library. Under the plan adopted
parents may procure ten books for
their children. to keep out until Oc
tober l. so that the reading matter may
be carried on the summer vacation
trip. An exhibit of chlldrens books
PARTICULARLY adapted for summer read
ing has been completed and is to be
kept open until tomorrow evening at
o'clock
The exhibit is really in three parts.
showing respectively books which are
good for children in view of their out
q JoI life during vacation time. books
" hic'i the% may read with profit as
suppleme nting the course Of studies
N the schools. and a general chill
drens library where are shown many
types OF book especially desirab BILE for
boys and girls TO read
Lists of Books Prepared.
Various lists of books have been pre-
pared and these are given 70 those in
terested in books for children. Miss
Clara W. Herbert. who has charge of
this branch of the work. also is there
to give additional information con-
cerning books for children and the
manner in which the library may be
used advantageously both for the chill
dren who go away stay at home.
In addition to the loaninE of books,
the library also has a number of col
lections OF pictures which are loaned
to parents who wish to use them in
connection with storytelling Books
on the art of storytelling are included
in the exhibit
Books shown in the exhibit cover a
wide field They of sorts calculat-
ed to hold the attention of children of
all ages and of varied tastes Many
are beautifully illustrated. Several
adults as we'll as children already have
viewed the exhibit