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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
BALDWIN ROT
A Disease CT Apple Fruit Which
Cannot Be Controlled by
Spraying-Report from
Maine Experiment

Orono, Me-. April 14-(Special)-
The following quotation was taken
from letter recently received by the
Maine Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton: Il am sending you under separ-
ate cover an apple covered with black
specks. what do you call it? When
these apples were put in the cellar
last fall they looked perfect. but a lot
of them s-e badly specked this spring.
1 am very anxious to eradicate this
trouble and make my fruit as near
perfect as L cam
The apple in question was affected
by what is known as Baldwin spot,
samples OF which are quite frequently
sent TO the Station. usually earlier in
the season. Baldwin spot is so
named because it was first observed
on and occurs more commonly on the
Baldwin. but it is by no means con-
fined to this variety. OF the other
kinds of apples affected by the disease
specimens OF Greetings are perhaps
more frequently received.
The trouble is characterized by
brownish, and in later stages almost
black, sunken spots or pits distributed
irregularly over the surface of the
apple. These are somewhat irregu-
larry circular in shape. and wary in
size from sixteenth to nearly a fourth
inch in diameter. In the earlier
stages they have much the appearance
of small bruises. When cut through
it is seen that the diseased tissue is
somewhat hemispherical in, shape. ex-
tending into the apple. This affecs-
ed area is light brown in color ami
has a distinctly spongy appearance,
particularly if examined by the aid Of
small hand magnifier.
In later stages the tissues beneath
the spots dry out and become shrunk-
en- SO that the pitting is deeper and
quite marked In later stages. also.
the interior tissues Of the fruit NAV
show browning in certain regions
Frequently the Baldwin spot An.
pears on apples as they are ripening
but in other instances it develops in
storage. Usually. however, in stor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
univ. OF MAINE
A Republican Club Formed by
Students-Usual Change in
Military Program-Soph-
omcre Hop Thurs
day, April %

Orono, Ne, April 15--fSpeciai)-
\ Republican Club has recently been
formed by the students Col Park
hurs, was the chief speaker al the
meeting. Great enthusiasm was
shown. The following officers were
eieceta: President. Harry E. Rollins
is, Of Bangor; vice president, Hobart
c. Lackee, 'ls, Of Portland: Sec
Treas. Walter c. Jones. II. of Port
land: Ex. Com. H. Z. Rollins, Is.
Bangor; H. G. Lackee. 'l6, Portland;
John Locke, IL, Augusta: r. H. COBB.
II. Denmark. and E D. Potter u,
Topsham.
Following the custom Of last YEAR
the Military Department will discon-
tinue the Tuesday and Thursday perl
DDS and include all three periods on
SATURDAY. This method allows the
solution OF tactical problems involv-
ing field naneuyers. The tirst prob
lem OF this nature was worked out
las, SATURDAY,. being a simple prob
lem in patrolling and defense OF
position.
The Sophomore Hop will be hell
next Thursday evening, April %. in
the gymnasium A l0-piece orchestra
ras been engaged. Extra efforts are
being made by the decoration commit
tee. and needless TO say the very best
may be expected. The Freshman bar
ouet viii be held or the same evening
in Bangor. probably al the Bangor
House. They are looking forward TO
a uleasant occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
Union Grange Meeting

Fully 10 Patrons Of Husbandry. mem
5ers Of the Oranges OF Benton. VIM
slow and Clinton. met "Wednesday eve
Ming at the Benton schoolhouse hall.
where a fire MEETING took place. The
new degree team Of the Benton Grange
worked the Third degree on class Of
13 candidates, and their work was very
cre5itably execntei The Fourth de-
degree IN the class was conferred by the
WinsIow team. Following the work a
s!.or, program was given BY the Clinton
Grange members, ard included readings
~ Mrs. Kennedy. Miss True ana others.
Faith, Hope and Charity, The
Gleanew'. ard three other tapleauA
vera we'll given BY tire members o frhs
Benton degree team. inc,ud'rg eight
members. \ Harvest supper followed
the evenings entertainments, which
proved &c be as enjoyable as the rest
q the evenings features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Alfred Gagre, the local wrestler, who
has been heaping iaurels upon himself b.
his crstitab,e showing against Some OF
tne hest men OF his weight in this sec
ton. has enc Of the biggest ;asks Of rs
career before him Friday evening. when
he will xrestle best two out Of three 70
finish with Jin Poulius OF Boston, the
Creek nliddleweight champion Of the
world I'cciis Is considered one c. the
best men Of his weight ,aat hss ever de-
voted hirlsei, 10 the sport AL his train
ing has been done in Watsryiiie for the
past few days after returning from 81
Johns, where he defeated one o. the best
men in Canada. a genls-hnal viii be
staged between two clever local nen
and there xill be two other p-elin-inariss-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
NOTICE

TO the Dog Owners Of Clinton:
The taxes on your dogs were due al the
town clerks Office April lis. It las been
the custom in this town for years Tor
few TO pay the taxes on their dogs and
the balance TO come out Of the treasury.
This Is not law and il is not justice to our
fellow townsnlen. Therefore every man
who OWLS a dog in Clinton must have
him registered az described by law be-
fore May /. or they will be summoned
into court TO give their reasons why they
should rot pay tnsir taxes as well as
their townsmsn. This is law and justice
toward all. Let Us meet it in the spirit
Of right and save each c,ner trouble and
expense
IRA A. WITHAM,
RALPH GERALD,
ELMER DECKER,
Seiectmen Of Clinton.
aprlidst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
ROTTERDAM'S TRAN.
SIT SHIPPING SUF.
FERS ENORMOUSI
Shutting Off of Traffic at s
and Embargoes Both X
Trade-Other Business R9<
ositions and Mining u
Among the Sufferers.

fAssociared Press Correspondencts
Rotterdam. March 24.-The traFg
shipping trade of Rotterdam is suas
ing 10 an enormous extent In pa :
times this port ranks third in Eur
fer this kind Of traffic. During J&
airy and February only 1i9 vessels
all kinds entered port as compa,
with 1866 in the corresponding period
1914. and their tonnage was only s..
against 2.i'9s,612 in January and Feb
airy last year.
The loss is due not only 10 the c.
rai,nlent OF traffic by sea, but also
the fact that a large proportion or
usually immense water-borne tn
with the Rhine districts has beent
off by the prohibition CT export OF
tain goods. The labor exchanges
consequently more crowded every
with the numberless ulempioH
Groups Of them are TO be seen AIS
all hours of the day around the MA
In addition to the suffering NJ
caused to seamen and shipouIds
who form large proportion of Row
dams population, the ordinary buiiG
trades have been the victims botA
bad weather and the widespread u
tation TO invest money at this IL
The pluElnler, incidentally, has
an exception, the rainy weather q
ing kept him busy all winter.
Among the clothiers the prohIab
of the export Of WOODEN stuffs from
British Isles has been hard blow
gether with the fact that court III
tons have been abandoned until
end of the war, and that there
general tightening of purse strings
The trade Of supplying the v"
with butter substitutes is one OF "
to profit by the war Holland was
first country in the world to start n
manufacture of margarine, pTocV
from cleo sLcirine and oleo-oIl.
of the latter from the United Sta,
South America and Australasia.
demand for butter surrogates
largely increased. especially for Z
land, but Britain's regulations as
sea trade have hindered the arriya
raw materials. 1t was hoped Br!p
would see the necessity OF permit
these TO come through the block
lines for her own benefit, notwithstai
ing that Holland did not prohioh 8
export of margarine to Germany. Il
land, however, prohibited the eXpoi'
lard, cotton and oil and ground 'nul
which had been brought 10 the brit
Isles from America on the way e
land. and therefore the butter
tute factories We're in a quandaf3'
ter time. they succeeded in secui'
permits for some of the raw mater
to come through and have thus
able to keep their works running
their fullest capacity.
Mining, although not Very ezten
in the Netherlands. has thrired
the war started and especially ~,
the German government stopped
export of coal. All the Dutch in'>
available arc in full employment
The fisheries. always an impo'5s
trade, have taken en- a fresh ims
since the rise in the price OF
everywhere has caused the peopa I
seak cheaper foodstuffs. Many
unemployed sailors have now tahe
fishing for a livelihood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
SKoWHECAN
Verde w. Nelson Given Life
Sentence in State Prison for
the Murder of Bert Ire
land Of Canaan
PROBATE COURT-LOCALS
AND PERSONALS

Verde ". Nelson who, Wednesday.
pleaded guilty TO the murder OF Bert
Ireland last December this noon was
sentenced to life Imprisonment in the
State prison at Thomaston. The pris-
oner was much detected and had lost
the nerve that he has retained since
he was arrested following the murder
Before receiving his sentence he stat
ed to the court: Il am sorry this was
done but I had to do it under the cir
cumstances." When removed from
the court room he kept his eyes cast
down. He will be taken to Thomas
ton Friday.
The jury stayed out nearly all day
Wednesday in criminal case, stare
vs. Lorenzo Durgin. charged with the
violation Of the game law. At $50
Wednesday evening a verdict was re-
turned Of not guilty. The State al
legged that Durgin had in his posses-
sion four partridges in close time. The
defendant claimed they were chickens.
Thursday he was again tried on =
charge Of selling deer Illegally to out
of-State parties. The Jury acquitted
him after a short time. Durgin Is
hunter and trapper Of The Forks.
1.-THE Repeal Of the Direct Primary
Law" was the chief topic Of discussion
at Skowhesan Grange. Wednesday
evening. the speakers being Major ].
w Fogler and r. T. Patten for the
affirmative and Senator W. L. Wal
ker and Roy L. Marston. negative.
Charles B. White gave fine talk on
The Cultivation Of Alfalfa" and Mrs.
Lydia e. Sanborn an excellent paper
on Modern Conveniences in the Farm
Home" A social hour followed under
the arrangement Of PeaYle Beauliee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
"The Rivals" Tonight.

After z week devoted to morning re-
aesrsals at the City Opera house the
Dramatic Club Of the Watersiils High
school is in perfect readiness for the
presentation Of its play. The Rivals. -
Friday evening. The cast was picked by
competition and so fairly well represents
the talent OF the school. Miss Lucy A
Drew OF the English department, who
has had charge Of the production, has
taken great deal Of pains in the prep
ara,ion Of the play. which ought to rank
among the best ever given by the school
The advance sale Of seats has been very
gratifying. and there Is every reason 70
believe that the theater will De well
flied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Ray Rpsnfon- Mr. and Mrs CIa,o ,
whi,temore and Mr.. and MIS- " Aiiie
s. Young. II was voted at the NEE
ing not to fill the vacancy caused of
the death Of the Chaplain, Mrs Ma
tilda Buker, until the next annual eiee-
ton Of Grange officers.
DR.. and Mrs. William Aeoane OF
Rockwood were in town WEDNESDAY
The doctor was on his way TO wa
terviiIe TO attend the Maine Eeterln-
ary Association meeting and Mrs Me
fane was going TO ST. Al5aEs to visit
her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

All OF the streets IN the central section
OF the city are being given a good
rencvSting ~ Stree, Commissioner
Estey ard his crew ard by the middle Of
n.xt week with favorable conditions
there should be big improvement
The past winter and early spring proved
very bad for tie streets and roads, many
Of which are II very poor condition A
rev machine Essd 10 sc-ape OFT the
CUTTERS ID being used TO good advan-
tage along College avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
Suicide Of Watson p. Andrews.

Suicide Of Watson p. Andrews.
Watson P. Andrews. a farmer Of
Harrison, committed suicide about
p. NJ. Sunday by shooting through the
heart. Mr.. Andrews had been in poor
health for some time and he lived
alone since the death Of his wife.
three years ago. Plans were made
to carry him to a hospital on the day
following. A brother-in-law ami
nephew were with him at the time.
Mr.. Andrews went to his room saying
he would take a bath and soon the
pistol shot alarmed the brother-in-
law. who found him breathing his last
as he entered the room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
At the Opera House.

For the last two days Of this week
new musical program viii be presented
at the City Opera house by the Marcus
Musical Comedy Company. The com
pany's return 70 the city after several
weeks absence has brought their ad-
m!rers out in force \ complete new
pho,o-piay program will also be offered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Thursday was Lincoln Memorial
Day, commemorate the fIftieth ami
versary OF the death Of the nlartyrec
president. The windows were closed
at the post office during the usual
holiday hours. but outside Of that there
were 10 observances about the city
excep, the placing Of the flags at half
mast on city hall square. public build
.ngs and structures occupied by pa
,riots orders and residences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Funeral services fer tie late Arthur C.
uau will h open TO the public and vii.
be held P. u, Saturday a. the FTrE-
Baptist church. Elm street. with Rev.
Arthur :. Phelps, .. D.. officiating. In
,err-ert will be il tire Pine Grove eelne-
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
City Opera House
Always Going on
VAUDEVILLE AND
Moving
Pictures

Vaudeville Programs Changed, Mon.
day and Thursday
All that IL new and up-tc-date IL
the motion picture line including for
eign and American Aims, changed
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Matinee daily. continuous 2.30. Eve.
nings, first show. complete. P. n
Evening. second show. complete. s.3e
r. NJ.
oet1edtS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Rev. Charles F Robinson, pastor o.
the Congregational church was the
speaker. Thursday, at tie noon day
shop meeting held under the auspices
Of the railroad :. II. c. A at the
Maine Central yards. Mr.. Robinson
spoke briefy. hut comprehensive on.
Humility"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Miss y. Regina Conner OF tire High
school faculty, who was GALES 70 hsf
home ir Newmarket. on account OF the
Illness and death Of her Motaer, has
returned 70 resume her duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

TIE Arcolas and the Congregational
ISIS will De the couten6ing teams in
the Sunday school bowling league On
the y. NJ c. - alleys. Friday after
r.rafsr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Invitation are being issued for the
Senior hop Of the class OF isIs Of Water
vile High school, 10 be held. Friday eve
ming. Ag-ii -. IN tie rev Eiks hall, Ap-
r4e,cz street. The committee is making
every ego-t 70 have tire affair one Of the
most elaborate ever given by one OF the
clz3ssS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
Dr.. A. I. Smith

DR.. A. T. Smith, a prominent citi-
zen Of this town. died Thursday fore
noon at mis- beautiful home on the East
Madison road at the age Of ST. he
had been sick for several months with
hardening of the arteries DR.. Smith
was for many years dentist IN th-
West but came 10 his native place
about eight years ago and bought the
Atwood place and rebuilt 1t into one
OF the most beautiful homes In this
town. He was twice married, his sec
ond wife now survives him being Mrs
Ida Leavitt, wife OF the late DR.. Leav-
lit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Il. Price Weber tie veteran acton
arrived in Waterviile. Thursday at
rernoon to take charge Of the Colby
Dramatic club in its preparation OF
At Yale"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Thursday was rather dull cay All
around. The police department, the
municipal court or TIE deputy sherl1ls
were 10. put 10 any extra trouble n
an, way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
LOCAL NOTICE

TIE stores Will be closed all day
"Fatriors da," Monday. april 1e, 1915.
Waterville Chamber IF Commerce,
Retail Trade Committee.
Apr1eat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Mrs. Marion Hayden returned
Thursday afternoon On the three o.
clock rain from q several days say
in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

c. Fl. Barton who has been Ill with
the grip al his home or upper College
avenue is improving slowly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Henry Pooier has gone 10 Desd~a :
ter 10 remain uEtu the early part OF
next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

C. w Eussey has been confined ID
his home On College avenue several
DAYS on account OF illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Eea-y King Of kEnns5Unk was IN the
city Thursday calling al the Waterylie
Iron works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Joseph HeIingsr has gone 10 Ban
gor Oh a few days business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

D. II. Bartlett Mrs E. c. Dunloh VIII
assist ia the duties Of hostess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Earle Patten and family plan -
move into their new home on the Ncr-
ridgewock road before the last OF the
week. MI Patten has been building
2 story and a half residence there on
the land which he purchased OF Mrs.
Forrest Goodwin. The PLACE consists
Of 10 acres and already had barn on
It.
Miss Marian Adams Will go TO Bel
fas, Friday TO participate in the third
district discussion in the contest for
the scholarship AZ the University Of
Maine Two representatives and one
alternate will be chosen. Waldo, Ken
nebec and Somerset counties Will BE-
represented. Miss Adams going from
Skowhegan High and William Small
from the Maine Central Institute a:
Pit,sfield
TIE following new books have been
added 10 the Skowhegan Public Ii
brary: Pollyanna Grows Up tPorter)-
Keziah Coffin. (Lincoin): The Harbor
,Pooie); The Pretender tService);
Johnny Appieseed tAtkinson): Martha
and Cupid tTippman); Adventures Of
Detective Barney tO'Higgins): Con
trary Mary (Baiiey).
Miss y. I. Walker has position
as trimmer in q millinery store il So
lon during the spring season.
Miss Methal Packard, Hho for some
time has been & member q the local
force at the Telephone exchange. has
gone 10 her home in Bethel where she
as position
MI and Mrs Walter Savage Of Eas-
Scnerville. Mass. have been guests
this week Of Mrs. Savage's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Savage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

Robert l. Erwin has returned from
brief business trip 10 Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

JOURNAL WANT ADS
BRING RESULTS IS
TRY ONE AND
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-10-06
FAvoRs WOMAN SUFFRAGE

1t is said that there is great rejoic-
ing in the camp of the suffragists of
late on account Of the report that Pres
ident Wilson and a number of his cab
met officers are to throw their inf1u-
ence in favor OF woman suffrage. Pres
ident Wilson has apparently frowned
upon the woman suffrage movement in
the past and in consequence he has
been roundly abused by the leaders OF
the movement We predict that he
and his cabinet members have con.
cluded that from a political standpoint
something is to be gained by taking
up with the movement and, like a
great many other politicians, intend to
increase their popularity by endors,
ing the movement.
It. is unfortunate that leading
politicians OF the country give SO
much attention to political currents
and yield to influences with no other
thought than adding to their popular.
ity. The true statesman Is the one
who stands by his convictions without
regard to the political effect they may
have upon his political fortunes. II
woman suffrage is good thing now,
it was a good thing when the presi:
dent frowned upon it. There must be
something of a political nature to ac.
count for this sudden change Of heart
on the question.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-10-06

broke out in Europe. But. whether it
will cost more or less than hereto
fore to build up our navy, we are en-
phatically in favor Of increasing our
naval strength. We say this with no
thought OF adopting an aggressive at
titude toward other nations. but sole
| ly for increasing our defense. The
contempt in which as a nation we
have been treated by the other coun.
tries since the war commenced is due
to the fact in a large measure at least
that they fully appreciate our .unpre-
paredness and evidently think that we
are not in a position to back up in
practice what we contend for in the
DRY.
1t is folly to talk about increasing
our navy and extending our trade with
out additional expense. We lost our
merchant marine because We would
not compete with other nations in pay.
ing subsidies and the only way we can
increase our merchant ships is to
adopt some policy that all other ma
tons have adopted and are practicing
to secure results along this line. Ger
many long since discovered that the
trade of nation goes where her shiDs
go and the United States will find the
same thing to be true here. We can
afford to initiate Germany in many
things and especially in the matter Of
extending our foreign trade.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-10-06
Dairy Association Needed

The psychological moment has ar
|rived for the organization OF county
associations in Iowa to promote the
breeding and selling Of more good
dairy cattle.
1T would require six or seven car
loads of grade and pure bred dairy
cattle to meet the demands OF men
who have written to our office during
the past month asking where such
stock could be secured" says Prof. II
Fl. Kildee, who has charge of the
dairy work at Iowa State college.
If such associations were formed
they could cooperate with the dairy
department of the college to excellent
advantage.
Most purchasers desire to buy in
localities where they can secure car
load lots. The difficulty OF collecting
carload lots practically closes Iowa to
a number of large purchasers because
there are no dairy cattle associations
through which they can deal.
Iowa cattle are preferred by most
purchasers because of their freedom
from disease. But it is only when
farmers realize that there is great
demand for grade dairy cows and heif'
ers, as we'll as for purebred stock that
the dairy industry will receive the en-
conragement that it should have.