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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
Editorial Comment
Senator Weeks.
(Oklahoma Times)

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The visit of Senator Weeks. Of Mas
sachusetts. to Oklahoma City, and his
ADDRESS before the Chamber of Com
merce, were both fortuitous events.
Senator Weeks is understood to be a
candidate for the Republican presi-
Dental nomination, but, he gave no
hint Of that, and his visit and his
speech are appreciated for reasons
other than this. -,
1t has been some time indeed since
an audience in Oklahoma has been
permitted to hear a public man. en-
gagged in the political arena, boldly
hold brief for business enterprises.
This Senator Weeks did in a splen-
cld manner, and without becoming in
the slightest sense partisan. The en-
phasis he laid on the necessity of hav-
ing the government retrace a portion
OF its steps with respect to business
interference. echoes accurately the
convictions of every man engaged in
business, and, to lesser degree, per-
haps. every man dependent upon the
activity of capital for his daily bread.
1t has been the custom of recent
years for public men to scandalize
business and anathematize the men
engaged in labor employing, enter-l
prises of all kinds. That seemed to
be popular and was. therefore quite
the correct thing. To hear a public
man. himself a candidate for high
office. candidly discussing the issues Of
the day in the language and from the
viewpoint Of the average business
man; with view of encouraging le-
climate business and thus adding
prosperity and contentment to govern
mental achievements. was a unique
experience thoroughly enjoyed by the
members of the Chamber of Com
merce.
Senator Weeks. entirely aside from
his presidential candidacy was a de-
lightful guest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
Economic sense from Sweden.


A few optimists IN America still re-
main Of the opinion that the close Of
the European war win find the nations
engaged in that struggle so pros
trated that It will take years for them
to recover sufficiently to become seri-
Gus competitors Of American manu-
facturers, either for our huge domestic
market, or in foreign trade. eecre.
tary Redfield was once Of this opinion,
but he has recently changed his tune,
and is now calling loudly for assist-
ance in meeting the anticipated d.
lemma. For the benefit Of those who
continue unconyinced, the following
translation from the Swedish press,
made in the American legation at
Stockholm is submitted: AFTER the
war is ended it is expected that do
mestic manufactures will have to
compete very strongly with goods
here in Sweden. for the countries now
at war will try to find outlets for their
wares in the neutral markets."
If Sweden. with its low wage scale,
thrifty and economical people, looks
with uneasiness at it's Industrial flu
ture. how much more should we be
alert to the future. possessing, as we
do. the greatest market in the world.
And Sweden knows. because she is
near the seat of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 1918.

local authorities not less honest or
competent than those Of other States;
and yet within eight years Of Collin
woods disaster her helpless children
are sacrificed to the nom observance OF
precautions the absolute necessity Of
enforcing which the calamity i'm
pressed on the mind Of every indi-
vidual In the country. n
Laws disobeyed. ignored, forgot
ten: hysterical denunciation Of neg
lectful officials that comes to moth
ing: common prudence rejected; vio-
lence in speech. laziness In action;
and the school children continue to
be burned to death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
The Worst Thus Far.

At Bridgewater, Mass, Sunday. two
killed William +. McF'adden. To dis
pose of the body they dragged it so
feet and threw it into the Skimmilk
rived. They then threw sand over the
blood to cover up a trail that would
attract attention and fed.
OF course the hope of these cow
ardly autoists was to delay the dis
covery of the body until they could
make good their escape, or until there
would he no probability of connecting
their passing with the hour of the
tragedy. But this red car with two
occupants was seen to stop at about
the place and hour of the accident,
and now the police are looking for the
fellows who added ,dastardly crime
to what at first was, perhaps only
drunken folly or speed madness.
Everywhere the menace of high
power engines driven by incompetents
in the common highway is felt The
list of killings" in the country is
gruesome, every day. We are failing
to meet the evil. The public is cow
ardly, hesitating. and over tolerant:
apathetic, excusing. spineless. Off
Gals know this and act accordingly.
Boston has traffic rules and large
traffic squad of police. yet read this
indictment by the Herald:
Article / of the Boston Traffic Reg
ulations says: Slow moving vehicles
shall keep as close as possible to the
curb on the right. so as to allow fas-
ter moving vehicles free passage on
the left"
We call attention to this rule for
fear some person might charge the
street commissioners with not hav-
ing thought of it. Certainly no one
would guess at its existence from
merely going through Boston's busy
ways. Infinite latitude of interpre-
tation prevails; and small assistance
is rendered by the 100 members of
Boston's traffic squad.
This particular rule does not call
for direction. "As- near as possible"
means just one thing. 1t certainly
does not mean. within 10 feet" of for
that matter, within five. feet 1t
means that slow moving vehicles shall.
keep as far to the right as safety per-
mits and it is high time for the Bos-
ton traffic squad to enforce so plain
and simple a rule. e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
Somewhat Saeriiepieus

An elderly Philadelphia lady. a
church member, active in good works,
but quite conservative. went to San
Francisco to visit relatives and see the
fair. A few days before Billy Sunday
began his revival there a niece asked
her:
"Aunty, you saw Billy Sunday in
Philadelphia last winter. didn't you?"
YES"
He starts here next Sunday" said
the girl. II suppose I ought to go,
oughtn't l."
why, yes" said the old lady. You
ought. to hear him, certainly-but it
don't seem like a. nice thing to do on
the Sabbath. "-Everybody's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
The Main Door Opened Inward
There Were No Fire Escapes.
(New York SUM

New York SUM
When 1850 children were trampled
and burned to death in Collinwood,
Ohio, on March 4, 1908. because the
doors Of the Lake View public school
opened inward and the building was
without adequate fire. escapes, there
was an outburst Of Indignation from
coast to coast, a great show of ON
cial activity, and a demand, expressed
by every organ of public opinion, that
no such condition should be allowed
to exist in any part Of the United
States. Yesterday, in Peabody, Mass.
st. Johns parochial school. with 900
pupils, was destroyed by flames. A
score and more children were crushed
to death or killed by fire. and:
The big main door at the front Of
the three story brick building opened
inward. and before the first to reach
there could swing it back they were
crushed against it by those behind.
There were no fire escapes
Massachusetts, has statutes pre-
cisely prescribing the manner In which
schools shall be built. She has an
force. her State police and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

To-nlgnt sure! Remove the liver
and bowel poison which is keeping
your head dizzy, your tongue coated.
breath offensive and stomach sour
Don't stay bilious, sick. headachy. con-
stipated and full of cold. Why don't
you bet box of Cascarets from the
drug store now? Eat one or two to-
night and enjoy the incest, gentlest
liver and bowel cleansing you ever ex-
perienced. You will wake up feeling
fit and fine. Cascarets never grippe or
bother you all the next day like calo-
mel, salts and pills. They act gently
but thoroughly. Mothers should give
cross, sick. bilious or feverish children
a whole Cascaret any time. They are
harmless and children love them
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

It was c. A. H. who felt that he had
his moneys worth when this was ear
Tapped at popular movie. Film. a
fashionable t?) gambling den. Young
man loses all his cash and the gambler
accepts his autographed voucher OF
for additional chips. Then.
the ever present lady in the audi
ence who audibly explains the scene to
"See, the boy has lost all
his money and the gambler is taking
his A. o. U. W."-Boston Globes So
They Say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Congressman Gardner wants a navy as
big as Englands. Why not twice as big ::
Tribune. i,
1t would make business and pros
perity" for the Democratic admins
tration. if constructed. fitted and
furnished entirely in America first"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
The Best War Story.

A young fellow. anxious to enlist, had
just been examined by the doctor.
II am sorry" said the DOCTOR but
your teeth are not good enough"
What" exclaimed the indignant re-
cruit my teeth amt good enough, amt
they? Well. they're the same teeth what
you passed my brother with yesterday"
The Strand Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
WHITEFIELD

The Ladies of the l. S. 8. held a very
successful Halloween masquerade dance
Thursday evening. A prize was offered
for the most unique costume. Miss Eth
ell Turner and w. d. Peaslee took the
prize. Miss Turner's dress Of white crepe
trimmed with real waxed autumn leaves,
the colors and designs were pleasing to
all. Mr.. Peaslee was a gentleman Of
I'VE olden times There were many
pretty costumes and some spooks, who
did their part to make merry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
She Wanted More.

Little Ethel had never eaten any corn
boiled on the cob, and so enjoyed very
much the ear given her at a neighbor' s
table.
When she had gotten of all Of the
corn and desiring some more. she handed
the cob to her hostess, and said very po-
litely, please ma am, put some more
beans on my stick."-M. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Pretty hard to beat Maine at any
old game, isn't it? Here comes re-
port Of two lemons grown by two
Camden women, one weighing one
pound and three ounces and measur-
ing 13x14 inches; the other weighing
one pound and measuring 12x12 inch
es. Mrs. Wallace N. Page and Mrs.
A. A. Start are the successful fruit
growers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
Automobile Lights.
bath TimeS.)


The Highway Commission of Mass
sachusetts has devised a set Of rules
for the regulation of automobile lights
the result of which will be of great
interest in Maine and elsewhere where
the glare of the automobile lights
puts peoples tempers if not their eyes
out. The Bay State officials require
light which will enable the driver to
see an object far enough ahead to stop
before hitting it, and illuminating lat
orally sufficient area so that persons
or objects crossing the path Of the
automobile may be seen in time to be
avoided. and which at the same time
shall not have a binding effect upon
the drivers of other vehicles and upon
pedestrians. The commissioners think
they have a device by which any au-
tomobile light may be made to con-
form to these requirements at very
slight expense. All hope that expert
ence will bear them out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

If you fail to dim your auto lights
you dam the eyes Of those you meet !;
and the sooner they're dimmed the
less damage, and the less the other
fellow will say about your dimmed
lights. See? Don't repeat too fast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Great Britain closed the North
sea to all ships and warned neu-
trails Of danger In those waters,
Battles began on the Russian
Turkish frontier near Trehiz0nd.
The allies demanded from Tur-
key the internment OF tho Brsslau
and Goeben and reparation for
the attacks on Russia Oct %.
In Belgium the Germans gained
successes.
On the eastern froat the Rus
SLAMS werc making headway
against the Auatrians and Ger
mans III Poland and .Galicia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

The superior mind-reading abilities of
the postoff1ce clerks and helpers are in
Dictated blythe fact that letters addressed
to the Journal at Biddesford, Biddleford.
Biddlesford, Buddeford and Bidefud have
recently been delivered without hitch
Biddeford Journal.
Even some Of the publicity bu-
reaus" begging free advertising adj
dress US. Augusta Journal Kenne-
beck, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
A WsN. Named Bank

Wondering not little, we asked the
cashier why his bank had been named
the National Acoustic
When he had explained. patronizingly,
it seemed to US, that it was because Of
the banks being a sound institution, we
need not say how heartily ashamed we
were of our obtuseness.-G. T. Evans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
The Gun Behind the Door.
(Springfield Republican,

While the temptation is strong
among opponents of the initiative ana
referendum to make merry at the ex-
pense of Gov. Hiram Johnson. the
wholesale rejection at the polls on
Tuesday of 10 California laws which
the governor had = strongly advocated
carries serious lesson-one which
experience is teaching wherever di-
rected legislation in this country is
being tried. Tr
The California voters. in the first
place. went to the polls in meager
numbers, and. in the second place,
they voted mo" by large majorities
on all questions which the ballot pre-
sented to them. Like the voters in
Oregon at the last election, they mani
tested their disgust at the excessive
use of the referendum by killing
everything in sight, regardless Of
merit
Among the 10 laws which the Legis-
lautde had passed, at the urging Of the
governor, some must have been meri-
torious. The proposal to make all
state officers nonpartisan flew in the
face Of the party tradition. but it's de-
feat by 10000 majority on a light vote,
revealed an electorate more out Of
touch with the radical governor than
could have been anticipated.
1t becomes clearer, as time passes,
that the American electorate will not
burden itself with the task of making
multitudinous laws by direct action on
TGn TO
tive principle must be preserved. Mr..
Wilson's celebrated comparison Of the
initiative and referendum with the gun
behind the door-as something kept
for use only in emergencies-is being
vindicated in the states experimenting
with direct legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

days in the county Jail at Machias. The
Indian conducted his own case and
took an appeal from the finding OF the
court and furnished bonds In the sum
Of 5000 for his appearance before the
Supreme Judicial court at Machias in
January at which time the rights OF
the red men shall be determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Some people make me tired
whats the trouble now"
Next we'll see the claim raised that
bread and butter is an illegal combna-
ton
Maybe SO. Some people seem to be
trying hard to divorce them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
The Reason.

why is it that hot soda isn't more
popular with the ladies in cold weather.
I'VE have tried hard" exclaimed the
druggist, but we can't perfect any way
to serve ice cream in it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

When autoists who run down and
kill pedestrians hide the bodies and
cover up the blood spots in the high
way. and then take flight. it would
seem that the limit had been reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Mill and factory fires are becoming
epidemic, two in Maine in one day,
with a total loss of 100000. Is our
industrial strength an object Of at
tack?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

demand for Pumpkin Pie day is
receiving support. Drop it, Every day
is Pumpkin Pie day in this latitude until
the holidays are past.-Rochester Post
Express.
And pumpkins can be kept the year
round now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Tomorrow we shall know whether
equal suffrage must go on fighting In
Massachusetts. We shall also know
il the prohibition party in the State
has succeeded in electing an open
enemy of prohibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Indeed these be dark days for the
b. NJ. Four railway stations be-
tween Manchester and Nashua netted
the burglars less than one dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
Cured without pain

Safe, easy treatment, based
on % years successful prac-
tice in Maine. Cure guaran.
teed. No operation or de-
tention from business. Free
consultation, free letter.
Or. C.. F0SKE
Specialist on Diseasesof Recfum
- fleasant Az. Woods, Portland
New Dewitt Houae, Lewiston.
Saturdays 10 am. to 8 pm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
The Usual Object.

"Old top. / have been assigned to
ask you to join our Society for the
Consideration of Cosmic Forces"
Gee. that sounds terrific to low
brow like me. What. is the object of
your society
I dunno. I suppose to give a ban
Quet every now and them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Russia announces that she will export
oo.WN,uo gallons of alcohol Where's 1t
going. to Naturalization Transcript.
Not if the Boston Booze Bureau
can help it. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
Light and Airy
More Useful.

The soldier, scared by wars alarms
And feeling he is done with,
May. in his fright, throw down his arms,
But keeps his legs to run with.
8. s. Stinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Thomas A. Edison says that in two
years America can defy the world.
What for?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Well, Maine students have burned a
good many gallons of Mr.. Rockefel-
ler's OIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
To Play Safe.

An editor remarks I'VE think.
He never puts 1t IL
1t seems to be proper kink
For married men to try.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
DADS Portion

Il notice an Eastern paper runs an
attractive mothers department head
ed Frocks and Frills.'"
Some Of these papers," growled the
old man, ought to run fathers de.
partment headed Shocks and Bills"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
A Bear Market.

Do we imagine this, or are the maya
zines cutting out dialect stories?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Henceforth Maine state prisoners
are liable to DO bercfs Of several
grandmothers each curins tho base
ball season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
Piles
Fiissure
FiistuIa
tu-th-sal

Silk hosiery becomes increasingly popu-
lar American factories turned Sout $780,
coo pairs in 1899, 5,2l3,Ooo pairs in 1909 and
still larger quantities now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
o. Hish pesree

Lady-'Is this = .pedisyeed dog 2"
Dealer-"Pedigreed! Why. IL that
dorg could talk; he wouldn't speak to
either Of us."-Stray Stories,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

The Argus continues. to vigorously
agitate that Portland milk shake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
A Mere Child.

BE good to her." said the fashionable
mother, as the wedding ceremonies we're
concluded.
"I will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
Tuesday, November 2, 1915.

He that cannot forgive others
breaks the bridge over which he
must pass himself; for every man
has need to be forgiven.-Lord Her
bert of Cherbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
Seems So Sometimes.

''She is young and inexperienced. Only
BEEN divorced once Or twice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to Kennebec Journal Company,
Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

One of our exchanges publishes the
denial Of a previous article. made by
the party mentioned in it. with the
statement THE only regret we have Is
that the story is not true. for now the
mystery is still unsolved." Something
on the plan of mot guilty, but don't
do it again." Ell?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

A Houlton Canadian Pacific Railway
conductor Edward Attridge, is now
wearing seven service bars which
marks his 35th year as a conductor
the oldest in point of service on all
the Eastern lines of the Canadian Pa
cific. Mr.. Attridge has been an en-
ploye of the road As years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Three big Portland schooners have
just chartered for long voyages at high
freight rates. The five-masted
schooner Harwood Palmer is to take
1000 tons Of coal for Lisbon, Portugal,
the six-master Edward J. Lawrence
is to take 5000 tons to Barcelona and
the hereinafter Cora F. Cressey is to
make the long voyage to Rio Janeiro
with a cargo Of oil on which the
freight is about $4,000. The coal
carriers get the unprecedented price
of $40 a ton freight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, =. Ann
A. M. Stated communication TUESDAY
Nov. 2. All sojOurning brethren are coy
daily invited. eor'
FRANCIS s. H. CALI4AGHAN, w N
WESTON LEWIS, Sec octao.no,,;; :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS. & a
A. M. Annual communication Mors.s'
Nov. LIST, 7.30 p. NJ. All sojourning hrass
rem are cordially invited to attend e'h.
JOHN c. ARNOLD, W II
PEARL Il. FULLER Gu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

Stanley Nelson Of Westfield has two
smart girls. and 10 years of age.
they have been picking potatoes dur
ing the season. some days picking as
many as AZ barrels. The 1O-year-old
one day recently raked Is acres of
potato tops. The Westfield correspond
ent of the Mars Hill View asks:
What is the use Of bothering with
boys when girls like that can be
raised?" an echo answers "Why?'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

An interesting case came before
Judge Pike in the Municipal court at
Eastport Thursday morning, for a
hearing, when Mr.. Farris Of Charlotte,
had Newell Lewey or the Pleasant
Point Indian reservation before the
court for cutting ash on his property
In Charlotte. Lewey claimed the right
under the treaty with the Indians to
cut ash anywhere in the state and felt
that he was within his rights when he
cut the ash on the premises of Mr..
FArris. The court thought Otherwise.
however. and sentenced him to serve 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-02

JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO
Meetings at 100 o'clock every second a.,
fourth Tuesday. ~'a
w. H. JOHNSON. G. D
c. E. STEWART, Serbia