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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-12

TELEGRAPH. BRIEFS
San Diego, CaI.-Tide hampered
divers attempting to locate body of
Lieut. W. D. Taliaferro, army aviator,
who plunged 1900 feet to death in
bay yesterday.
Rome.-Pope has written person.
ally to sultan protesting against Ar
menian massacres.
London.-British governments in
tention to declare cotton piece goods
and other cotton products contra
band announced by Foreign Sec'y
Grey in house of commons.
Peoria, ADMINISTERS of Peoria be-
gan campaign to secure Sunday clos
ing of 800 saloons.
Peoria, IIl.-Postoffice safe in store
of Charles Arnold, East Peoria, blown
open.
MiIwaukee.-capt. J. L. Sill of rev.
enue cutter Tuscarora reprimanded
by naval officials for allowing vessel
to go aground off North Point, last
July.
New York.-Cap't Rob't A. Bart
lett, who saved II of Karluk's crew
after ship was crushed in Arctic ice
and who has been nearer the north
pole than any white man except Rob-
ert E. Peary, working as steVedore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14
WASHINGTON

EAST-F. E Poland of Maiden
Mass. accompanied by his mother
Mrs. Mary Poland Of Augusta was al
Medomak Camp Farm for a few days
this week.
Mrs. Ed Leigher of Liberty was the
guest Sunday of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sukeforth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur n. Simmons OF
Augusta were week end guests of C
=. Overiock's.
Chas. e. Overlook went to Union
Saturday after Arthur Leigher OF
North Grafton. Mass. who will spend
a two weeks vacation with relatives
and friends.
J. Mr.. and Mrs. Atwood Sprague OF
South Washington were callers Mon
day at Medomak Camp Farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Danforth OF
North Union were callers Sunday al
Charlie Overlock's.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Morton. Jr., OF
Pennington were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. L. L. Morton for a few days last
week
B. K. Ware of Washington was in
this place Monday looking after mat
tiers Of business connected with the
telephone lines.
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and h,ooa,h.a ana agony Of the

rors and bioodshed and agony OF the
battlefields of Europe to help those
who are too poor to help themselves
This year as last our Dohai
Christmas Fund is in complete syn"
pathy with every other appeal In De
half of Belgian destitute and diners
from other appeals only in the sense
that the total sum received VIII De
forwarded as A SPECIAL CHHlSi-
MAS CONTRIBUTION from the peo-
pie of this country to the destitute
people Of Belgium. an expression OF
sympathy with sorrow from one peo-
pie to another and a tangible proof
that Christmas goodwill even in these
days Of strife and biOodehed has not
disappeared from earth.
If, as many have forecasted, Bel
gians have heights of sacrifice ana
martyrdom SO far unattained to scale
this winter We can at least ensure
that the old men. the frail women. the
little children-many Of them or
phans of war"-shall not go unshod.
And without your aid, as We know. the
barefooted in Belgium this winter will
be the rule rather than the exception.
/ ask therefore with great earnestness
that you send along your dollar bill
and send more if you can: All con-
tributions should be addressed to the
Treasurer and each will be promptly
acknowledged.
HENRY CLEWS.
Treasurer. Dollar Christmas Fund for
Destitute Belgians, Broad Street,
New York
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Dollar Christmas Fund for 7slsisns.
Editor Kennebec Journal:
Twelve months ago / made an appeal
to Americans in behalf Of the Dollar
Christmas Fund for Belgians-one of
the many efforts made here and in
Europe to avert the threatened star
walton Of a nation. The response was
prompt and generous. Not alone the
rich contributed but even many of the
very poor with the happy result that
We were able to send to Belgium a
Christmas good wishes but with food
and clothing. Those were the days
when every shipload meant lives
saved. Some Of cur best friends were
newspapers and even little children in
Sunday schools gave freely Of their
penny banks in behalf of other chill
dren less happy than themselves.
To the American Commission for
Relief in BeIgium-the Saviers of Bel
GUM to quote Cardinal Mercier-has
been left the vital task Of solving the
food problem and though the future OF
Belgium in 1915 is beyond prophecy
end must apparently depend to a larg-
er extent than ever upon American
help. one may feel reasonably as
sured that the prospect Of famine-foF
this year at least. has been definitely
removed. One-third Of a soldiers ra-
tion-enough at least to keep body and
soul together-is now served daily to
all necessitous persons in Belgium.
Irnn h~, H.
Dollar Christmas Fund is to collect
money for shoes. boots and clothes
which are most urgently needed and
for which special money must be pro-
vided. The necessity is appalling be-
cause at the present time there are
roughly 3,580.000 destitute people in
Belgium and the number increases az
the winter approaches. The Belgians
are unable to. buy shoes, boots and
clothes themseives-many even Of the
former wealthy are now in the daily
bread line.
This year. as last. our Fund has the
warm approval and valued cooperation
Of a committee Of representative citi-
Gems including Col. George Harvey. DIR.
William +. Hornaday. Victor F. Law
son. Adoiph s. Ochs. Prof. Henry Fair
Geld Osborn, William c. Reick, Mel
Vile y. Stone, oscar 8. Stratus, George
T. Wilson. All our workers are hon
orary and all money collected VIII be
expended by the American Commits
sion for Relief in Belgium. No better
guarantee can be given that every
penny subscribed viii be wisely spent.
Mr.. Percy Bulien Of ss Broadway, New
York, has asain undertakes the ONCE
Of secretary.
There are 0ninous reports today OF
greater haydsAtps In store Tor BEL
eium. orsates sfrdin upon endurance
already - desperately taxed. Stimu-
lated BY this knowledge 1t Il certainly
our privilege and. may not add, our
duty TO appeal TO Americans doubly
b1ssssd n their peaceful isolation ana
detachment from the vortex Of hor.
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Something to Think About

The latest entry into the list OF
bankrupt American railroads IL the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas. with 1855
miles Of track: and among the super
latives to the credit Of a Democratic
administration we may now add the
fact that the United States today
has more miles of railroad in re-
ceiver's hands than ever before in the
history of the country
On the first day of October there
were 81 railways, operating Al. sSs
miles Of line, under receivership.
These roads present a total capital
ization of $2,2s4.oeo,ooo. These fig-
ures represent more than one-sixth OF
the railway mileage in the United
States and exceed the total railway
mileage Of any other country in the
world, except European and Asiatic
Russia combined.
The outstanding securities OF these
railroads represent substantially 10
per cent OF the total capitalization OF
the railways of the United States.
which is a record Of insolvency I'M
paralleIed in fiscal history anywhere.
The nearest approach to it previ-
ously recorded was in 1S94-another
year of Democratic administration
when, according. TO the Interstate
ro-rnorc> Cav,r,j ~siopss reporf 1872
roads. operating 4O.s1s miles Of line
and with capitalization Of about
$500 o0o, 900 or about Is per cent of
the total capitalization at that time.
were being operated under the direc-
ton Of the courts. 1t will be noted
that with a greater mileage the cap
italization Of the roads now in re-
ceiverships is less than that OF the
roads bankrupt in 1894.
one-half of the railroad mileage now
insolvent became so since January /,
1915, there being 20.940 miles of road
to go into a receivers hands in that
period.
Railroads. as has been 50 often
pointed ov, reflect the general bust
ness conditions of the country. When
times are good the people travel; they
buy sell and ship goods; and the rail-
road revenues are swelled according
ly. When times are bad, people econ
omize; they stay quietly at home;
they buy little and there is no large
quantity Of freight. For two years
the railroads of the country have
withstood the impairment Of their bus
mess which began when Wilson en-
tered the White House. When resist
ance was no longer possible they
sought refuge-as In 1Ss4-in a receiv-
er's hands, there to remain until res
cued, as the country will be also, by
a restoration OF the Republican party
to power.
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PALERMO

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. B. E.
Coombs, Mr.. and Mrs. F1oyde Jones
and daughter Fay and Miss Isabel
Russell were guests Saturday evening
at George Osgood's. A corn supper
was enjoyed.
Mrs Emma Carr Of Albion is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. c. e. Carr and
friends on Marden hill.
Mrs. w. A. Nelson entertained the
Branch Mills Sewing Circle Saturday
afternoon. Nine members were pres
emit.
John Black visited at Ira Blacks
Monday.
Charles Hall Of Fall River, Mass,
passed few days last week with his
brother law. Chester Farris.
Will Adams of Morrill, is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Addie FArfis.
Mrs. Mary Wilton pleasantly enter
tanned the Carr's Corner Circle Thurs
day afternoon. The ladies worked on
aprons. Ice cream and cake were
served. The circle meets next with
Mrs. Nancy Black. Oct. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

It T. eyfdeat that the Deimocsn1s do
not expect to retain control Of the
Senate. Otherwise they would mt be
80 fussy about an extra session and
q gag-rule. It ID wen known that q
measure which has popular epeecvai
can easily pass the Senate under the
present rules. The ship-purcrass bill
Is no exception. II the country want
ed the measure, the Senate would pass
It. But the country doesn't want 1t.
and the Democrats want to cram 1t
down our threats during the next Con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

Foreign trade development requires
assurance Of government protection of
legitimate business rights. This adj
ministration IL making great vocal eff
forts to build up trade with South
America but it is hampered by its
record in urging American citizens to
abandon their property and get out Of
Mexico. The business men Of the
United States Judge this administra-
ton by what it does. more than by
what II says. There is. one thing more
cautious than q dollar-two dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

One question will naturally arise Out
Of the weller Of crossed wires which
marks the German situation: Just
what has the amiable Mr.. Gerard con-
tributed toward a solution of our
troubles? The Ambassador at Berlin
IL q young man whom Tammany used
to give responsibility to it's ticket.
who married RICH wife. who made a
handsome gift to the Democratic
campaign fund and who was reward
ed with a hrst-class foreign post.
What has he done over there to help
out the American cause? We hear OF
him occasionally delivering note. or
receiving one. in a sort Of messenger
boy fashion, but has he ever written
. useful dispatch to the State Depart
ment? ~
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American Capital Driven Abroad.

The Continental Products Company,
an American concern. has completed a
large meat-plant at Osasco. Brazil
This company began the erection of
the plant in 1919. the year the I'm
derwood tariff law went into effect. II
is built on the unit system. and can
at any time be extended without inter-
fering with operations. The products
will be exported largely to the United
States. Several shipments of frozen
meat have already been made. This is
one more plant which finds it advan-
taseous. under the Democratic free
trade provision on meat. to go abroad
to operate. pay foreign labor low
wages. and send their products to this
country to compete with the domestic
supply. and the government gets no
revenue.
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Bear River Grange.

Bear River Grange met Saturday eve.
ming, Oct. 2 As II was rainy and the
roads were bad the attendance was poor.
Worthy master In chair filled vacant
chairs AZ follows: Secretary. Mabel
Bailey: chaplain, Addie5 Saunders: over
seer. Maud Bailey: lecturer, Selma Smith.
Regular order Of business was taken up,
and the following literary program was
given: Quotations. Mabel Bailey, Nellie
Holt and Addie Saunders. Selma Smith;
story, A. E. Bailey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

AT President Wilson's direction the
Department Of Commerce and the Fed
eral Trade Commission have begun an
investigation to ind means to prevent
"a Hood Of cheap products from Europe
on the American market at the end OF
the war, says Washington dispatch.
They needn't bother. The incoming
Republican Administration will know
the means and win apply them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

Made in America" wouldn't be a
bad slogan for the Republican party
in 1916. After Dragging Of its efforts
to place orders for Christmas toys
made in Switzerland, and after enact
ing a tariff law expressly designed to
increase importation Of foreign made
goods, the Democratic administration
would hardly be in position to try
to steal the Republican campaign cry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

The Reporter journal gave the news OF
the big bah game In full Ii hours before
and other newspaper. -Gardiner Reporter
Journal.
That's certainly going some: The
n IL can beat its competitors - minutes
or even ID seconds in pinch. -Biddeford
Journal.
Wonder if our sporting aggregation
has been megaphoHing games Of the
day before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

The Chicago Evening Post" takes
Wilson to task for having received
Bryan at the White House. Now that
We are rid Of Mr.. Bryan" it petulantly
exclsims, Tets stay rid Of him" Il
this the attitude Of Wilson men gem
eraIly? II it il, and If they succeed
in getting rid Of Bryan on election
day, they will surely find themselves
much worse off than they are now.
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Some Do Il for Nothina.

What did you say your business was
Il am a critic"
You criticize people?"
You might say SO. yes
And do you mean to tell me you get
paid for that?"
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He Asks q Question.

My DEAR he ventured. would you
answer a question that means much to
income calculated to affect my finances
in a material way?"
well, she snapped, what is it,"
1T is about those SUMMER furs of
yours. Are they going to be suitable for
winter wear, or would it be brutal to sug-
gest such a thing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

The disappearance Of Berlin" and
Germany" as street names in Paris
has not satisfied patriots. They con-
tipue insistent demands that all street
names OF Germanic origin. even those
Of Wagner, Gluck, Beethoven ard
Mozart, give way to names COM
memorating heroes or heroic deeds of
the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14
WEST WINDSOR

Remember the Baked Bean supper
to be held at F. Belle Taylor's on
Thursday evening. Oct IL. Will the
ladies who do not bring beans please
bring white bread and pastry food.
The beans and brown bread are prom
Used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

E. H. Turner Of Mt Vernon. We'd
nesday brought to the Kennebec Jour-
nal ONCE two splendidly preserved
specimens Of the Stark apple. of the
I1s14 crop. They had remained in his
cellar since picked last year, until 2
day or two ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

The financial expert who writes
special articles from New York to the
ST. Louis Globe Democrat" compacts
the whole truth into four words: Not
satisfactory. but improving" This. he
says, accurately summarizes domestic
business conditions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

| The claims and counter-ciainls of Mas
sachusetts. sufYragists and anti-suffragists
! prior TO election, out-rival those of the
male politicians and show that the Ia
dies, themselves. are some politicians
/ Manchester Union.
| To claim is the infinite infinitive OF
| politics.
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The Style Parade.

The mild observer can but note
The passing of the petticoat.
But now and then glimpse he gets
OF lacy, frilly pantalettes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

Now don't get grouchy! We're not
going to ask anything about your last
years bill, but have you ordered this
years supply of coal?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

Tell yer what, there's no place Hike
New Hampshire for the development Of
romance. Ask President Wilyon.-Man-
chester Union.
Seems to be abnormaIly developed in
some Of it's newspaper Offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14
How'd You Like to Be = Young
Ma&har7

How'd You Like to Be Young
Mother?
fFrom the Evansville Courier.)
SCHEDULE FOR A YOUNG MOTHER.
to 7-Breakfast.
to 7.30-Dress and feed baby.
80 to S-Rush up and dust.
8. to 9-Dishes and clear up the kitchen.
9 to e.3o-Playtime with baby.
$50 to 10-Bathe and put baby to sleep.
10 to 12.30-Iron, wash. clean. ETC.. make
beds and clean bathroom.
1890 to Lunch.
to 2.3O-Play time, sewing. etc.
23O to 3.ao-Baby's nap; mothers rest.
$50 to miscellaneous.
to 5.30-Baby's supper.
$50 to 6-Prepare dinner; put baby to
bed.
to dinner.
to 730-Wash dishes and lay table for
breakfast.
Every other day between 10 and 1880 do
baby's wash. On Tuesday iron. and from
$50 to do mending. :
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Maine Gossip
By Elizabeth Pow

(By. Elizabeth Powers NerrillJ
I only had one perfect rose,
That bloOAed one pef4ect day.
Tno winds from cut the mountains came
Ana blew it, Soul away:
But stiIl within my heart OF hearts,
The rose leaves perfume She'd
i give the perfume to the world,
Because my Rose il dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

The -Four County Fair at Pitts
! field boasts an entry list larger than
State Fairs usually call out. How
comes it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

busie start for hi hcnne in Nashua.
n H., giving the various busle calls
along the route. He expects this Will
make the farmers halt and tina I've
stock In the fields take notice Com
rade Booth Is Z native OF Peterboro,
~ H.. and ran away from home 1t the
age OF IL to enlist, He flfst went out
in Co. A, 33d Massachusetts, Regiment.
but as the II companies were soon aft
ter reduced TO 10, he was transferred
to Co. c. LIST Massachusetts, Cavalry.
He was later for some time bugler to
the STAN Of Gen. Meade. At Yellow
Tavern. in Virginia. comrade Booth
was wounded in the head with piece
OF she'll Complications arose and both
legs were amputated above the knees.
On his wooden legs he gets about very
handily. though, and makes frequent
trips to Augusta and Gardiner.
One Of the popular tonsorial artists
in Rumford. had quite an adventure at
local theatre one night last week. In
front OF him sat a young lady. who
wore a large hat. AS she did not re-
move the headgear when the show
started, the barber tapped her lightly
on the shoulder. and requested her to
remove il. She readily complied, but
TO the dismay Of the barber, she wore
a large butterfly bow on her hair. The
barber, taking the bun by the horns. as
1T We're, asked the young lady il she
would kindly put her hat on again. She
smiled but did not put on her hat.
No action was taken at the meeting
last week Of the Dover and Foxcroft
Water District regarding the securing q
new supply of water suitable for drink
ing purposes and the article in the war
rant to see If the district would author
ize the water board 10 take water from
Garland pond for that purpose was in
definitely postponed. The district finds
| itself in the predicament of owning a
plant that has cost. $4,000. that pumps
water through its pipes from the river
| that has been condemned as unsuitable
for domestic purposes, and such condem-
nation seems reasonable as the river
takes all the sewerage from Sangerville
and Guilford. few miles above. Very
t few if any of the people of Foxcroft and
upon artesian wells and Blethen House
Spring water.
Clement & Taylor, two of Winthrop's
most prominent farmers, have a wireless
telegraph installed on their farm. Mr..
Clement. who was a telegraph operator
before he was a farmer, has installed
receiving apparatus at their farm and
they are thus able to get the standard
time and the weather reports from
Washington every day. learn the latest
war news, and oftentimes catch messages
sent out from boats at sea signalling in
| their location. He generally knows when
the Boston boat gets in at night and al
though the change from the Morse code
to the Columbia used by the government
bothered him little at first, he is able to
get most of the messages which his re-
ceiyer is strong enough to take.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

Most school children are grateful to
Columbus because he gave them q
holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

A certain Bangor man, who recently
purchased an automobile, went to
Lewiston on a business trip this week
and when starting for home in the lat
ter part Of the afternoon. experienced
engine trouble. When he was well on
the road and darkness was coming on
he found that his presto lights were
not in working order. When he ar
rived in Lewiston he purchased Ian
tern. which he tied to the top Of the
engine hood. This was not sufficient
to light his way, however. so when
reaching Glenburn he bought another
lantern putting this side of the first
one. He. came into Bangor with the
cylinders all out of commission but
one.
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Not So Soft.

Some of us rest on our laurels; others
of US are thrown on our own resources.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

The D. A. r. owns up to more than
voting age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14
AUGUSTA LODGE DlHc1oaY
CuSHNoC

cUsHNoc CHAPTER. NO. q
r.. A. n. Special convocatiA At n.
sonic Temple Thursday. Oct ] at Inv
NJ. Work in II II. u. degrot Soiourc.
ing companions are cordially bvited q
GEO. EVERETT JONI. H
CHARLES r. CHASE.Sec.
TRINITY coMMANDERY, i've, 1
Knights Templar. Stated coSlaye a
Masonic Temple Friday evenin( Oct. &
are cordially invited to attend.
LEWIS A. BURLEIGH, FL Com.
GEORGE II. BANGS. Kecoher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

The Fair that can select an Indian
summer day is fortunate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14

None but one can harm you.
None but yourself. who are
your greatest foe.
He that respects himself -
safe from others,
He wears a coat OF mail tnat
none can pierce.-Longfei-
low.