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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09
"Tho Day We Celebrate"

1t does not seem right to allow the
use Of fire crackers and other ex-
plosives in the public streets two or
three days before the 4th. Last week
two small boys had been setting off
FIRE crackers and one said to the other.
Did you see me scare that horse?"
That seems to be the chief object OF
this premature observance of 1.-The day
we celebrate It is not patriotism
but hoodlumism.-Belfast journal.
This hoodlumistic delight Of pro-
longing the agony Of others just as
patriotic but not as idiotic, is not con-
fined to small boys. Last Saturday
afternoon a couple from a nearby
farm drove into a Kennebec city to
buy articles needed during the double
holiday. Along the street were sew
eral gangs Of young men. apparently
vying with each other in accomplish
ments of cussedness under the license
Of celebrating great historical
event. Some members evidently noted
that the farmers horse was high
spirited animal and nervous because of
the suffering Of the small fire crack
ers thrown about by small boys.
It was such a beautiful opportunity
to demonstrate the patriotism" Of
these young men that it could not be
resisted And so, after the farmer had
reluctantly left the horse in charge of
his wife and had entered a store, one
of these brilliant minded young sup
porters Of American liberty, deliber-
ately lighted a large cracker and
hurled it across the street near the
excited horse.
The result was all that ought to
have been desired although it did not
result in tragedy as might have been
expected. The horse did not succeed
In upsetting and killing the woman.
running over anybody else, or in
smashing other teams. 1t plunged into
grocer's team and was seized and
held until the farmer reached and
quieted it somewhat, and then drove
away without doing the purposed trad
ing. But the intent to cause trouble
was further shown by other crackers
hurled after the team by the same
gang of yowling hoodlums.
That is only one little specimen of
the mockery which we call observing
independence Day.! Others do not
end as fortunately. 1t is quite prob
able that the chief of police of that
city was in seclusion that he might
not see too much. He should have
been punished for permitting condi-
tions in the street that interfered with
business at a season when traders
had a right to expect it.
This year had four days of Inde-
pendence Day celebration" when in
valids were in misery, traffic hazard
Gus and accidents at premium for the
qualification of the patriotic What
glorious sport. What an evidence of
enlightenment! True, it was not as
glorious" as in other days. because
only a few hundreds of citizens were
killed, manned or disfigured, but we
still preserve enough patriotism to
show that we remember the ami
versary of freedom-and that is, large
lY. the way we show it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09
A Remote Possibility.
Bangor Commercially

Bangor Commercially
Visitors at the Maine coast summer
resorts may have an opportunity to
see a German submarine in action if
the report is true that the German
naval board has selected an island on
the Maine coast from which to con-
duct submarine activities against Brit
ish shipping on this side Of the At
lantic. However Authorization Will
be needed and we are willing to haz-
ard a prediction that such will not be
forthcoming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09
Be Courteous.
(Boston Herald)


Howard Elliott, whose courtesy
acrostic" was officially commended
to all employees of the New Haven
road, doubtless will chuckle for more
reasons than one over the advice
sent out to its men by a Western Ice
Company: BE courteous. Remem-
Der every ice man Is supposed to be
thief until he has proved his
honesty"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09
Very Careless.
New York Telegram)


We have been altogether too care
less about our professors. doctors. in
tolerated here, il we have not sat at
their feet.
Given the ordinary citizen starting
to hire cook or housemaid or coach
man or chore boy. at least the pre-
tence is made of demanding and in
vestigating a reference. but semi
public servants Of higher rank appear
to be taken at their own valuation.
Hence we get Frank Holt. flrebrand
and would-be murderer. Of the faculty
Of several colleges and later an in
structor at Cornell.
OF the same kind is Professor Erich
Muenter. who fed from Harvard Uni
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09
PALERMO

CENTER-Schools in town closed with
attendance as follows: East. 967 per
cent. Pupils not absent or tardy. Won
Bradstreet, Geo. Hannah, Raymond Ham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09
The Cost Of the War.
(TOpeka Daily CapitaD


1t now costs France. according to
the official reports, over 10 million
dollars a day to keep the war going,
which Is at the rate Of 100 million
dollars month more than the cost six
months ago. Great. as this drain is.
the cost to England is so per cent.
greater, being Is millions a day.
What Germany's expense is nobody
knows. but at latest accounts its war
debt was 81 billion dollars and its
war interest amounted to 1853 million
dollars year. Taking the war alto
gether. it consumes every 10 days the
equivalent Of tho cost Of running the
United States government a year.
And at that we complain Of extrava-
gance at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

Kansas wheat farmers are now con-
verified to submarines, that being the
only method of approaching their
crops since the recent rains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

Mr.. Bryan believes that editors should
sign their own editorials, but why give
them a perogative not always enjoyed
Transcript.
Or obliged to resign when the pub
fishers wish to state something Of
which the editor does not approve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

Secretary Of State Lansing's hobby
seems to be attending to business.-De-
troit Free Press.
Has he arranged any lecture tours
in order to live like an American while
holding down his new office?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

Keep your eye on New Hampshire
agriculture during the next few years,
and see if you don't note distinct ad-
vance and improvement. The gain has
already set in-Manchester Union.
Good! There's lots of room,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09
Editorial Comment.
At the Front,

ALBANY; N. Y, Argus)
1t is said that the car is at the
front. but owing. to the extreme mobil-
ity Of the Russian army it is impos-
sible to tell where the front Is at this
present writing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

II the German reply is not salts
factory, Why try, try again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09
Have Women Come to stay7
lNau, Xnrlr W0HldN

An American engineer reports that
the women who are employed in Rus
sian munitions factories, working on
lathes. drilling machines" etc, are
demonstrating that their labor is lust
as efficient as that Of the men they
have replaced" Similar testimony
as to the efficiency Of women
emergency operatives comes from
England.
Apparently there is a substantial
foundation to the. concern expressed
by the British National Union Of Rail
way Men as to tue effect Of women's
labor on mascufnS employment after
the war is over. Have women come
to stay" in occupations hitherto
monopolized by men? And granting
the permanence of their employment,
will the result be to cause readjust-
ment Of wages on the basis Of the low
er returns Of female labor?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

{ Manchafer Unionl

IManChoker UnlOnJ
Manager Jones of the st. Louis Fed
erals has resigned because, he says, he
will not stand for the rotten umpir-
ing in the Federal league" POUNDS.
man! We didn't suppose the Federal
league had been in existence long
enough for decomposition and decay to
have set in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

Just at this time when the 50th an
niversary of the coming Of Sisters Of
Mercy to Bangor, Has been celebrated
by big Jubilee, it is of interest to
note that pair Of Holy Water fonts
from St. Michael's Catholic church Of
Bangor are owned in Old Town. These
fonts, which are Of solid white mar
BILE, have inscribed on the outer edge
of each, Presented By Friend.
Thomas Pendergast. Of the old Bangor
family, was the donor. He was one
Of Bangor's early settlers, although
there are none of his family now liv-
ing in the city. The fonts were re-
turned to Mr.. Pendergast when the
church on Court street was torn down
and have been kept in the family ever
since as highly priced relics. They
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

There's nothing so hard to ride as
young bronch'. said the westerner
"Oh, don't know replied the man
from back East. Did you ever try the
water wagon?"-Toledo Blade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

There was a man around the Union
station Wednesday, says the Portland
Press. who bore such. marked re-
semblance to Gov. Cleaves that it was
remarked by everyone. Some Of the
men around the place finally made
bold to accost him and ask him who
he was, explaining at the same time
why they did it. The man said his
name was William G. Pitts Of Logans-
port, Indiana. He said he was in the
lumber business and never was in this
part Of the country before He bore
not only strong resemblance to our
Ex-Governor in looks but also in his
manner of speech and various other
ways. Like Gov. Cleaves he is a war
veteran, having served in the 54th
Pennsylvania infantry attaining the
rank of first lieutenant. Mr.. Pitts is
in Maine on business and pleasure
combined, travelling about to the vari-
Gus lumber centers and shipping
points and seeing the world at the
same time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

The nurses of Bath have started
fund which when large enough will be
used for the erection of nurses
home in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-09

Small Boy-"Good fishin? Yess-sir; We
go down that private road til We
come to tn sign "Trespassers will be
prosecuted;" cross tn field with TIL bull
in it an you'll see sign mo fishin'
allowed."-That's it.-Life.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
TERROR TO THE EvILDoER
Burmese Sherlock Holmes" Has
Made for Himself = Name That
Will Be Remembered.

Possessed of the woodcraft OF the
American Indian. and an unerring
sense OF direction which amounts to
almost sixth sense. Shinebo Won.
who has been called the Burmese
Sherlock Holmes" is perhaps the
most remarkable detective in the
world. He has followed a trail for
long. relentless days through Jungle
and over mountain. and even swollen
rivers have failed to baffie him. Once
he has ridden forth on his quest be
never halts till he has found his man.
and the efficacy Of his msthods may
De judged BY the fact that he has
made more than 5000 captures.
So successful has Shinebo Wen
been In capturing criminals. that all
sorts OF superstitious stories have
been told OF him. He has simply
looked a suspect in the eye long and
lntently, and the culprit has crumpled
up and confessed, so that those who
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
CHAPTER II.
An UnweIeome companlon.

Il was in the chill of a cold, gray
morning that / rode into Strasburg,
jogging along at the rear of a squad
ron Of Fifth Virginia cavalrymen who
CHANGED to be headed for the same
place. These found quarters in the
town, but / proceeded a mile or more
south on the valley pike, until l
reached single-roomed cabin, heavy
wooden shutters barring the windows
the door closed and securely fastened
The place to all appearances was de-
serted, and had been for long while.
Although situated scarcely hundred
feet back from the valley turnpike.
which was never without its travellers,
and along which armies marched and
countermarched, the surroundings
were those of remote wilderness. /
dismounted, and leading my horse.
pressed difficult passage through the
bushes. To my surprise the rear door
stood slightly ajar, and my eyes per
ceived the movement of an ill-defined
shadow within.
Hello there!" l called out, yet in
stinctiyely drawing a step backward.
is there any room here for a tired
MANI
The tall, angular figure of a noun.
taineer Immediately appeared in the
doorway, and gray. wrinkled face,
scraggiy bearded, looked forth. the
eyes glinting and filled with sus.
picion.
Wal, who be ye. an whut do We
want yere?"
Il am soldier" | replied, rather
shortly, not particularly pleased with
either the mans appearance or man.
ner. Myself and horse are about
worn out. | mistook this for a de.
serted cabin"
"Whar be We bound? an whut may
We be up to a-travelin' alone?"
smiled. endeavoring to retain my
temper.
See, here. friend" returned short.
ly. Il have as much reason to ask
you such questions as you have me.
However. | am willing enough to an.
swer. am on furlough. and am go
ing home across the mountains to see
my folks. Do you know Raleigh
county?"
The man, who was now standing up
right in the doorway. one hand grip
ping the barrel of a musket, the early
morning light on his withered face.
stared unwinkingly into my eyes.
Il rather reckon do, young man,
he replied slowly. Fur was raised
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

up on the Green Briar. What mout
be yer manner"
"Cowan." | answered promptly. my
mind instantly alert. and aware had
made q mistake"
"HOl Ye don't sayl One o. oil Ned
Cowan's boys?'
mo. I am a son of Widow Cowan.
over on Coal creek"
There was not the faintest glim.
mer in the cold. blue eyes, no evidence
of any recollection in the wrinkled
face. His jaws rose and fell on the
tobacco which extended his cheek.
Il don't reckon I've been over that
way fer nigh on fifteen year." he said
at last reflectively. AN somehow l
don't just recall no Widow Cowan-
but know oil Ned mighty well. He's
took to the brush with his whole breed
since this fracas started, an som
cusses burned his house. an sent the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

center stick. c several inches into the
ground. pivot the spool hub to its top
with a nail.
For the Ferris wheel shown in Fig.
7 you will need four sticks 80 inches
long for cross arms ca, two sticks
"a inches long for supports (B). pair
of spools for bearings (Cl. four sticks
ten inches long for connecting braces
(D) and four berry boxes.
Cross the sticks A at their exact
centers, in pairs, and drive nail
through the exact center, as shown
in Fig. 8. Use long enough nail SO
the point will project about one inch
and one half, as shown at e. To Keep
the sticks at right angles. bind their
centers' with string passed diagonally
around them as shown in Fig. Z. On
the face opposite to that on which nail
e projects, drive 2-inch nails into the
cross arms near their ends, as shown
in Fig. 8. on which to hang the cars.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

then. after slipping spools C over
nails D. bind them to the tops of up
rights B.
The form of merry-go-round shown
in Fig. is sometimes called the fly
ing airships." The toy requires four
sticks about "a inches long for cross
arms CA, Fig. 81, spool for hub
(B). stick "a inches long for cen
ter upright (C), four 1erry boxes for
cars, and some strings and nails.
First bind pair of the cross-arm
sticks A to the sides of the spool
Fig. g., placing the spool at the exs
act center Of the length of the sticks
and wrapping the string tightly around
the sticks SO the spool cannot turn.
Then cross these sticks with the 9TH
er pair, and bind this second pair Sc
curely to the first, as shown in Fig s.
Drive nail into the end of each
cross arm. Then. after driving the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

II believe SO. sir" and the ofncer
addressed ran his eye appraisingly
over my figure. ANY particular regi-
ment7"
Third United States cavalry. Have
1t pressed and sent here at once, Sc
curely wrapped. together with saber
and revolvers. Sergeant, do you de-
sire better mount?"
No. sir. my horse is fresh and q
good traveller"
Then that will be all. Kline; ex,
cept. of course. complete Federal cav.
airy equipment Tor the horse"
The ohcer saluted and, disappeared.
the door instantly closing behind
him, cutting of the hum of voices
without There was a moment OF ST.
lence.
You had better retain your present
dress until after you leave the valley"
counseled Jackson. slowly. swan
will furnish you with a pass. which
should be carefully destroyed after
passing our pickets at Covington. It
will be o. no service to you beyond
that point. My best wishes for year
success, Sergeant Wyatt"
He stood up, and felt the firm
grasp of his hand. Then Ashby grip
ped my shoulder.
Wyatt" he said kindly, IF you
ever desire to change your arm OF
the service. YOU are the kind Of man ]
want to ride with me-
smiled in appreciation, but before
! could answer. the man who had been
sitting silently in the corner arose
and stood erect in the light. The
CLEAN of the lamp instantly revealed
his face, still Swallowed by, the wide
hat brim, the firm, bearded chin. the
gravely smiling eyes,
General Ashby," he said with quiet
dignity. Sergeant Wyatt, am sure,
performs this important duty without
thought of reward. 1t is the South
that has need of such men in every
branch Of her service" He came for.
ward, and extended his hand cordially.
II am General Lee, and am very
glad to greet, and wish God speed to
the son Of Judge Wyatt. If you return
in safety, you will report to me in
|
son will SO arrange with your battery
commander"
They were all upon their feet
standing in respectful attention.
murmured something, scarcely knew
what, bowling as | backed toward the
door, And this was Lee-Robert e
Lee-this man with the kind. thought
full face, the gentle voice. the gravely
considerate manner. And he had
greeted me in words of personal
friendship. had spoken to me of my
father. ! know l Strengthened to sol
dierly erectness, every pulse thrilling
with new resolve A moment stood
there, my eyes on the one face l saw
before me, and then went out into
the darkness. The orderly closed the
door.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
CARLYLE PRIzED FIRST LOVE
Margaret Gordon was the Original Of
elumIne In '.sartor Resartus."
Says the Critic.

During the year 1918 Thomas Car
lyle. the Scotch philosopher. was Nv
ing at Kirkcaidy. and he seems then
for the FIRST time to have fallen in
love. The lady appears not to have
returned the attachment. although she
with great insight AT the age OF TWEEN
ty-tvo perceived the genius OF her
sutton Of twenty-five
In the letter IN which she took leave
Of her admirer she used these signlfl.
cant expressions Cultivate the mild
er dispositions OF our heart. subdue
the more extravagant visions OF the
brain. Genius Win render you
great May virtue render you be.
loved: Let your light shine before
men and think them not unworthy
this trouble"
Many years after. when Carlyle
wrote his "reminiscences. he described
the episode He SAYS thai Margaret
Gordon continued for perhaps some
three years s figure hanging more OF
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

! left the county at the first outbreak
My fathers affiliations were with the
Union element"
Most fortunate. Nothing could be
better, General Jackson. The ser
geant can very safely travel as a Fed
eral officer in search of recruits. The
matter Of papers can, of course, be
easily arranged
Jackson turned toward his aide.
What Federal troops are now gar
risoning Charleston, SWAMI
An Ohio brigade, with a regiment
of Pennsylvania cavalry. There is also
a company of heavy artillery outside
the town.
The commander leaned his head on
his hands
1T was not my original plan to
send you into the lines of the enemy
in Federal uniform. However, Cen
eral Ewells judgment is probably cor
rect. Have you late army list there,
Colonel Swami"
Yes, sir, issued the fourteenth"
He turned the pages slowly, leaning
forward to the light. Here is a Lieu.
tenant Raymond. Third U. s. cavalry.
reported on recruiting Detail. His
regiment is stationed at Fairfax
Court House."
He will answer as well az any
other. 1t is scarcely probable the
man would be known in that remote
section. What is the full name? and
where is he from"
Charles H.; appointed from Yer.
mont
Colonel Swan will arrange the
necessary papers and equipment. Or
derby, have Major Kline step in here
at once. All. Kline, have you among
your trophies of war a Federal lieu
tenants uniform which will probably
fit this mann"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03
QlepEDNIIST
A IALE OF CIVIL STRIFE Y.
6cRANDALL PARRISH 'lr
ILLUSTRATIONS : zlIs25IzE 78f~c.DPHoDES
1NcNeCZNec

"In a measure-yes," replied
promptly. at was hardly safe for her
to remain there alone. The county is
filled with Union sympathizers. and
roamed over by bands of guerrillas.
claiming allegiance with both sides.
but sparing no one. At present, [
understand, Federal troops have been
sent there from Charleston and are
in control"
Your information is partially cor
rect; but in order to perfect plans
now contemplated l require a still
more definite knowledge of existing
conditions. l need to know accurate.
ly the number and distribution of the
Union forces in Green Briar, and also
more complete information regarding
those irregulars who are in sympathy
with US, as we'll as the character OF
their leaders. Judging from the rec
ommendation given you by Colonel
Maitland felt that you were peculiar
~ adapted to render this service. How
ever. Sergeant Wyatt, l propose stat
ing plainly that this may prove an
exceedingly dangerous detail, and ii
you decide to accept It, it must be
done as a volunteer
He paused questioningly. and l drew
quick breath, realizing suddenly the
seriousness Of the situation and the
importance of my decision.
Il am perfectly ready to go, sir.
Ewell broke in impatiently with his
high-pitched voice.
May | ask If 1t be generally known
in Green Briar that you are enlisted
in the Confederate service?"
ITO. but very few, sir" answered
turning to look across at my unex
pected questioner ITO none / am al
all likely to encounter. My mother anc
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

We cannot all go camping In the
woods, but there is opportunity for ev,
cry one of you boys to build a camp
in the back yard or nearby lot.
Best of all, the near-to-home camp
requires no equipment other than
what you can prepare with materials
that can be picked up around home.
There is the tepee shown in Fig. 1.
for example, made of clothes poles,
clothes line and old pieces of cloth.
You can likely borrow four clothes
poles for the purpose. as you will in
no way destroy them. Stand these
poles on the ground with their lower
ends spread i've or six feet apart, and
their upper ends crossed as shown in
Fig. 2. Then, taking pieces Of clothes
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-03

formed, placing the frames in line
with one another and about eighteen
inches apart The covering material
must be made long enough to extend
sufficiently beyond the framework to
inclose 1t in the manner shown In
Fig. 3. Drive stake into the ground
about eighteen inches away from each
end of the framework, to fasten the
covering to.
A small campfire can be built with
safety in the back yard If you make
a fireplace like that shown in Fig. s,
with earth banked UP on each side TO
keep the fire within a confined area.
Bank up the earth in the form of two
ridges. with four or five inches be-
tween the ridges at one end. and
about twelve inches between at the
other end A coffee pot and other