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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
The Price Of Law.

There have been filed at the office
of the Secretary Of State several ref
erendum petitions staying the enact
mepts Of the Legislature to which each
petition respectively refers. In the
case Of at least one Of these laws, the
54-Hour Law, there can be not
the least doubt that the majority Of
Maine voters will sustain the action
Of the Legislature; and there can be
no doubt but that the promoters Of the
referendum petitions know that this
enactment will ultimately become law.
Throughout the State there have
been agents Of the referendum promo
tiers culling signatures at the stipulat-
ed price Of three cents each. A refer
endum agent approaches a voter and
thrusts the petition into his hands with
a request for his signature.
What is this thing anyway" asks
the voter.
"Oh, it's just a referendum petition
on a law nobody wants"
well, 1 don't care anything about
1t: don't believe I'll sign it,"
Come on! What's the trouble with
you? Even II you don't care anything
about it. / get three cents for your
signature you know
And thereupon to please the agent
who is probably an acquaintance and
doesn't take long to Gull 10000 names
in this way; it takes $500 to purchase
the 10000 signatures. Anyone can &C.
complish the referendum in relation to
any legislative enactment, provided
the $500 is available a few weeks be-
fore the 80 days allowed for referen-
dunn petitions pass. Now and then
the begger of signatures meets a vot-
er who knows the intent and value of
tho enactment and refuses to sign,
but the average voter does not stop
to consider and signs with the belief
should become law or not his signature
is only one signature and will not
count much one way or the other. 1t
appears then that 5000 will buy a
Maine law for limited space of time,
for that amount will suffice to cause
the delay Of the date of enactment I'M
til after the State has spent several
times $500 in polling the vote of the
voters Of the whole State on the law
This is manifestly unjust and mali
cious; it is bad feature in the refer
endum idea unforeseen by the spon-
sors Of the referendum law and offsets
many good features the law presents.
II the referendum law is to remain on
the statute books it should be so
amended that the paying of agents for
the begging Of signatures will consti-
tute a crime; if the true spirit of the
law is to be realized it will be necessa-
~ to require that all signatures be OBJ
tanned upon petitions by volunteers.
With such regulations there might be
q possibility of obtaining the free opin-
ion Of the voters; the present condi-
ton is intolerable, however, and view
ed from all angles becomes at once
absurd. wasteful. and discriminatory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
Massapaaua, al, South eluehiii

Massapaqua Grange observed 1ts
eighth anniversary June %. with 5o
members and q visitors present. the
program consisted of a brief history
OF the Grange, by Worthy Master Syl-
vester: remarks in regard to the
founders of the order. by Bro. Herrlck;
reading, Edith Candage; farce, Tine
Bells of Blackville." One name was
received for membership. Refresh
merts were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

Hudson Maxim says war never has
done harm but has always done good.
case. He should have been born in Cen
eral Bernhardi's country.-Charlesto
News and Courier.
He's a Maine-iac.-Boston Transcr pit.
Do you mean, by that, that he is a
bloodthirsty Sangerville-ain?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
He Would Not Corrupt Him.

He Would Not Corrupt Him.
Edmund hadsJust begun to attend the
public school. @and had found a new
friend. a chid of whom Edmund's
mother had never heard.
"Who is this Walter" she asked. us
he nice little boy?'
Eyes, ma'am. he Isl" replied Edmund,
enthusiastically.
Does he say any naughty vords?"
pursued his mother.
NO. with emphasis, land I'm not
going to teach him any"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
Clever Chickens.

Clever Chickens.
We are assured by the New York Trib-
une that it found the following interest
ing notice in the columns Of an enterpris-
ing weekly newspaper published in a
small town in Minnesota:
Il have been instructed by the Village
Council to enforce the Ordinance against
chickens running at largo and riding
Bicycles on the sidewalk.
. Harry Shells, Village Marshal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

1t is announced that Topeka. Kan. is
to experiment with a municipal skunk
farm under the management of the COM
missioner of parks. Probably Topeka
has been reading Portland. Maine, papers
and has reached the conclusion that a
municipal skunkery, from an olfactory
standpoint, has certain advantages over
a municipal Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Or over Auburn's tolerated smell
factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

The Union correspondent of the
Rockland Opinion says:
"The writer while recently on an
outing in Oxford county, visited the
cemetery in Waterford in which repose
the remains of Charles F. Brown, Ar
temus Ward" whose humorous say
ings amused so many people half a
century ago, several of which fitted
across the mind while standing by his
grave. The gravestone states that he
died at South Hampton, England.
March G, 1867, aged 80 years. 1t also
bears this inscription, His memory
will live as a sweet and unfading rec
election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
New Century, $50, pedham

One application for membership was
received June rs. The attendance was
good. The following program was en-
joyed: Piano solo. Ethel Fogg; graph
aphone selections. Oscar Waning; rec
itations, Gertrude Wakefield, Maurice
Miller; vocal solo with encore, Allie
Black; reading, Mary Burrill; song,
Maud Brewster. Ethel Fogg. A cele-
bration will be held at the Grange hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
"Nealectadr 10 Get Up.

Excuses for being late to work were
reduced to a minimum by janitor in q
downtown business building. recently.
He had been moro than an hour late
two mornings in succession. but his on
ly excuse was that he Just neglected" to
get up on time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

I'VE spend enough on chewing gum
every year to build three battleships."
says Hiram Maxim. And energy enough
to run them and do all the shooting with
them for 10 years.-Boston Globe.
And some Of US waste gas enough
in instructing the world how to wag
to blow all the battleships to X. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
far enough north and detain them un
til cold weather-what q revenge!

The Germans aresattemptinE TO recap
ture Souchez. With the accent on the
'"ouch ?"-Philadelphia Evening Ledger
No, on the cheese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
Arbutus. $50, Surry

Only "a members were present June
., Most of the young people are
awa>. 1t was voted to noio onlS o
meeting a month through July
August, and that on the hrst ri4uo''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

The birth Of son to the wife Of
the missing Deputy Sheriff Harold c.
Hillman of Island Falls. adds another
note Of pathos to this unsolved trag-
edy Of Aroostook, r..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

The front is being brought nearer
the Car to save time and travelling
expenses, maybe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

Q. c. Dolbier of Kingfield has tt
cows which made the following red
ord: Nancy. weight $40 pounds, frol
March IA to June Is inclusive, gay
262O pounds, s ounces milk containin
1919 butter fat, equal to 1875 pound
butter. Peggy, weight about $40 lbs
from May 16 to June. Is gave 81
pounds. IL ounces milk containing AS
pounds of butter fat, equal to 81.
pounds butter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

Here's fellow patents a continuance
to keep girls from falling out Of ham,
mocks.''
More machinery for displacing men,"
louisville Courier-Journal.
Some doddering old scientists ought
to be painlessly passed on?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
Sehoodie, 408, Winter Harbor

At the last few meetings, there has
been a small attendance and at the
meeting June "a, it was voted to call
of for a summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

No, dear, the Turks had no hand in
the latest Armenian massacre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

The water at Lake Auburn has
gone down several inches in the last
few weeks and fishermen say that it
is lower now than it has been in June
for some years. reports the Lewiston
Sun and the same way be said Of the
lakes in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

No Journal Monday-crew bent on
safe and sane autoing, fishing. etcetera.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
One Penalty Of Fame. q,

-~a One Penalty Of Fame. e
The victim-"Ptomaine eoisoning. Ell?
Well, / surely was a blame fool to eat
the stuff" The Doctor-"But, my dear
sir, you ckn't establish yourself as a
recognized epicure without a touch of
PtomaixS now and then."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

Dentist-Open wider. please-wider.
Patient-A-A-A-Ah.
Dentist dnserting rubber gag, towel
and sponge)-How's your family?-Har'
ward LAmpoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

July Qf stormy July d. WIN 800
mon dinner and various otner at"
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

Nerve a 16-year-old boy named Will
liam Barry Of Fall River employed as
a tool carrier for the Holbrook & Rol-
Inns CO. at the new bridge at Portland,
on Thursday did what few, If any men
would have done. This youngster
was working around one Of the big
caissons which had been placed in
position on the westerly side Of the
bridge and in some manner lost his
balance and fell inside. Catching hold
Of steam pipe in his downward
plunge he hung there about 80 feet
above the mass of rocks and waste
and water below, a fall which meant
probably death. for few seconds, all
the whine the hot pipe soaring his
hands. In the greatest torture hand
over hand the boy worked his way to
edge Of the caisson where he could, get
safe footing once more. He went TO
his home on Ocean street. Knfghtvilae,
and a physician was called who
dressed the wounded hands. This hap
pened just before dark and late at
night the boy was reported as resting
| comfortably although 1t will be some
time before he will be able to- work
again.
Rep. Edgar S. Fossett Of Portland,
who was born in Union tells the Port
land Express Advertiser Of the health
giving qualities Of the air up in Knox
county, and illustrates his remarks by
mentioning three married couples who
live IN that town and who are in many
ways unique. They are Samuel G.
Hills and wife, Augustus L. Jones and
wife. and William Besse and wife.
Only one Of the parties mentioned,
Mrs. Jones, is under so years Of age,
and the ages Of the rest run from 50
to 81, the total of all their ages being
5o7 years. All are natives Of Union.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hills and Mr.. and Mrs
Jones reside in the same house and
Mrs. Jones and Mr.. Hills are sister
and brother. All Of the Six are in good
health and living examples Of what
farm life In :healthful community
will do toward longevity.
An instance: where the finding of
a horseshoe was anything but lucky
was when John Morse Of North Bath
was saving a tree and had the teeth
of his saw ruined by running up
against horseshoe imbedded in the
trunk Of the tree. The log was a Sec
ond cut, so that it must have been
many years ago when the shoe was
nailed upon the trunk Of the tree
within reaching distance Of the
ground at the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

In the past month from this leading
sardine CENTER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
Light and Airy
/. Correct.

Stick to shot words and: follow them.
This isn't any Joke, r.
For If you have to swallow them
The big ones make you choke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
Timely Verse.

timely verse.
Bill Bowhay is jolly wight,
He loves his little joke.
Says he, my watch Is water tig1A:
It's often been in soak"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

II Russia san inveiele the Germans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, F. Ann
A. NJ. Stated communication Tuesd,,
July g. All sojourning brethren are al
daily invited.
FRANCIS S. H. CALLAGHAN, w. mi
WESTON LEWIS, Sec. jly3Ja
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

Larry Gingrass is the proud pos
SCISSOR of a duck, which has, since jan
uary 29th, last, laid an egg every day.
And no doubt, the duck is proud too,
for now she has a good flock Of little
ducklings, and they may be seen most
any day, enjoying themselves on the
Gingrass lawn. This duck is an Irish
Layer" and these specimens are very
rare in this country. The Woodland
Press also remarks: The duck must
have something against Larry, for she
seems to be laying for him every
day"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

The past month has been most
quiet one in the local sardine canning
plants with limited supplies of herring
from the Canadian fish weirs down the
bay and little prospects Of any salts
factory catches to be found until the
coming month, writes the Eastport
correspondent of the Bangor News.
The small amount of factory work has
been seriously felt by the several thou
sand employees who have been working
on brolIeHstjpe during the past month
and many strangers who came here a
few weeks ago for the eardine factory
work have found it somewhat diff
cult to meet their expenses. The pack
of sardines up to this week has been
small and it is somewhat surprising
when the herring are scarce and such
q small pack of sardines had by the
factory owners there should be such
low quotations for the sales on the
markets. The foreign pack this sea-
son will be smaller than in past sea-
sons ewing to the European War and
should create a larger demand for the
Maine coast packed sardines and at
a more satisfactory price than has
been the quoted figures given out with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE
No. 5, Ladies OF the G. A. r.: Regshl
meeting in G. A. r. hall every Tues6I
at 2.30 P. M.
MRS. BELL E. SANBORN, .Prs&l
tu-th. Sat1yr = ~ 81 Is - h III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULA
meeting Friday evenings at 500.
C. E. PRATT, N. G.
e. F. WESTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. ,
Meetings at 800 o'clock every second Az
fourth Tuesday.
W. H. JOHNSON, G.
c. E. STEWART, Scrih,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-03

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, P. Nj
Regular meeting every third Tuesday !,
8 o'clock.
o. f. FARNHAM, Cant
RAY NJ BURNS Clask
The Washington times., 1915-04-19
Audience Delighted With
Nordica Clubs Concert

with the Musurgia Quartet and u
number Of instrumental soloists as as
sisting artists. the Nordica mandolin,
guitar, ana banjo clubs gave their SlA-
tceuth annual concert at Poli,s last
evening under tho direction of Wants er
T. II"lt rhc audience was dchghtci L.
Concerted numbers by tn" clubs
SHOW cd the progress made in Gulnlng
tn, cvenness Of orchestral effects llom
tho picked string. The 'Stradella
overture. Madame Butterfly and a
waltz. Memoirs d'Amour.' were the
N"rdicl selections.
The effective Spanish "t armenia ana
Carrie JacohC- Bonds 'Pert"ct Day
were given " tn" Musurgta Quartet;
Iirlcn DonohUc y" 70 and Richard
backing. members of the organization,
contributed MY Heart ls Ilk" a Sing
ins Bird" and 'Torcadors llo- La
:. NJ. Fabian, piano soIoist: t,aArd
three Chopin compositions, Il norturne.
a polonaise, and tn" "Minuct Waltz.
Edythe Mar'miom Brosius,. harpist, ren,
dcrcd Tcdrschi's "Marionettc' and
Scheuckcr's "Mazurka. Il. w. De-
Loss. mandolist. and \. u. Bailey. ban
Ioist. were heard in representative solo
numbers.
The Washington times., 1915-04-19
Drama League Here
To Elect Officers

Officers will be elected at the Wash
lngton center OF the Drama League of
America Thursday evening at the Pub
lie Library and annual reports will be
submitted
The NTH annual convention of ,hc
Drama League begins in Detroit We'd
hesdaN. The convention will be i'm ses-
SION four days. Much of the time of
the delegates will he taken up with the
discussion of playgoing and play read
ing.
The first day OF the meeting will bo
devoted to conferences OF centers. and
on Thursday. the second day. the rrirri.
pal topic will be the work of the or
sanization department. Friday. the
piaySoing committees Will present papers
on a Better Public for Good PIaTs >
ana Saturday the educational side of Tho
crama will be discussed
Ihe birthday anniversary of shake
sPeare VIII be observed Friday. with T.,
luncheon. and the discussion of MA ne
FOR the tcrCentcnnial celcbratiou Th,
speakers at the various meetings viii
Include Mrs. HaveIock ELLIS, Winthrnr
AmeS, Percival Chubb. Clayton Iamii.
ton. Percy Mackaye, Archibald Heudnr.
son and number OF other playwright <
managers, and others Interested in tho
drama: The president OF the learue ie
Dr. Richard Burton. of the ITniversity
of Minnesota. ''''
The Washington times., 1915-04-19
GRIP AND PNEUMONIA
CAUSE 4O5 DEATHS
Alarming Increase Shown in
Mortality Rate Since Janu-
ary I Here.

Washington has had TO contend this
winter with an unusual prevalence OF
grip and pneumonia, which since Janu-
AIRY / have caused i05 deaths. Tho num-
Der of deaths from these diseases dur
ing the corresponding period of last
year was 292.
The large percentage of deaths from
pneumonia Is attributed by the Health
Department to the prevalence of grip
a contagious disease. from which pncu-
mOnia frequently results. Since Janu-
AIRY the number of deaths in the Dis
triCt from pneumonia was 33l. Figures
compiled by the department show that
since February 20 there have been sew
enty-four deaths from grip. On that
date the prevalence Of the disease began
to be apparent and the department es-
tablished a record of the deaths.
With the coming of warm weather
there is expected to be a large diminu-
tion in the number of deaths from both
diseases. The record for the week OF
April 8 shows there were thirty-two
deaths from pneumonia. During the
week Of April 10 twsnty.one deaths atts, were ere
| ported during the last week was twelve:
Undoubtedly n large number of
, deaths from pneumonia can be aScrlned
| to the grip" said Dr. John l.. Norris.
| deputy health officer today. Grip IL a
germ disease and highly conthGious'
! pneumonia being one of it's frequent re-
+ suits Tn. utmost care should be eXer-
! cised, therefore, to prevent the spread
| of the former disease.
"Conditions will be great improved
| with tho coming of warm wcath"t.
| Fresh air is an enemy To the grip germ.
| "NOw that proper v"utilatiol Is as
| surcd by the opening Of doors and win
| dows. II is expected there Will be n
large falling off in the number OF deaths
| reported"
| The department is without informa-
| ton as to the number OF cases of pneu-
monia and grip occurring in the District
| during the last winter, neither tcing
| rcportablc diseases. only the number
| Of deaths is recorded.
The Washington times., 1915-04-19
Pindell, Wilson's Envoy
ClOseted With Bryan

Fl. NJ. Pindell, of the Peoria Journal
who announced that he is being sent
to Europe by the President on a con-
fidential mission, was closeted with Sec
retary Bryan today.
Secretary Bryan did not indicate what
tho purpose of the conference was.
MIR, Pindell is the editor-politician
whose troubles with the Russian am
bassadorship some months ago are well
remembered
Although he has shown a disposition
to emphasize the importance of his
mission abroad. there is no indication
the Administration attaches importance
to 1t.
In fact. it has been denied in Ad-
ministration quarters that Pindell is be-
ing sent across the ocean on an i'm
portant special mission for the Presi-
dent.
The Washington times., 1915-04-19
Business High School
Students to Give Play

,,,., war drama. Secret Service,
,,.in ne nc presented by pukIls Of the
Rnsiness Rl, es High school Wednesday, a. :.
TTnrFday. and Friday nights at the
school ,,aos Anna Kicker.
ew.u e%t Josephine Bcdinger. Ernest
i'"Mn' 1'%mA Als"rt Parker, Joseph McGar-
: [raghT ~ INV; X, pierce strawn, nhidias Eic9-
TasnE' Ta'das' Lester lie lawrence. William Grif-
fin. Rcmine Tayior cNar,N Mtit2" RaSpaFd htapsiyi
Stnhonay Sohm Wv Robert Miller, john Cronte,
Miiiiam MSnGmeS Kenealey, Alphonso Newell,
1iarrs 1hrT" Harold Thiele. David Milne
William Mazo. Norman nuehr,ns'
charles Conrad, and Rlcharo MAI
tingly.
The Washington times., 1915-04-19
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The Washington times., 1915-04-19
POSLAM JUST
WHAT YOU need
when SKIN A|LS

When you need a remedy for any
skin trouble, let Posam be your first
thought. 1t is most rapid In action, in
tense in healing power and always de-
pendable. After every application you
can feel and see that it is doing good
Easily masters Eczema in ali its
forms Acne. Itch. Scalp Scale, Herpes.
Drives away Pimples. Rashes. Black
heads. Clears ConpleXions and minor
hlCniShCS overnight Relieves all in
hammation and irritation.
Your druggist sells Poslam. For free
sample write 10 Emergency Laborato-
riGs, g West 18th - = York
sures protection OF skin. %
The Washington times., 1915-04-19

stitution should be vindicated in case
like this.
TT may be that on a hearing dif-
fcrent complexion would be given to tho
Judges alleged request and expression
of fear. But surprising the alleged facts
to be true. we are of opinion that II
they were before the Supreme Court 1t
sanctioned a situation upon which the
courts of. the United States should act,
and if for any reason they were not be-
fore the Supreme Court. it is our duty
to act upon them now and t" declare
lynch law as little valid when practiced
by a regularly drawn jury as when ad
ministered by one elected by mob in
tent on death"