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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

The world has had few finer in
SEPARATIONS for making the best Of bad
matters and going valiantly forward,
than found in the example Of Thomas
A. Edison in and since his fire disas~
ter. The American Magazine for
March contains an interesting edi-
torial that embodies the facts aud
comments in part as follows:
On December 9Th the huge manu-
featuring plant of Thomas A. Edison,
situated on the Valley Road. Orange.
New Jersey, was visited by a de-
vastating fire which devoured build
ings. apparatus and supplies. whose
value can, at the time Of writing, only
be loosely estimated.
The inventor watched the fire with
one thing uppermost in his mind.
What do you suppose it was? VIVA.
would you be thinking about under
those circumstances, with the labor of
years, and nearly all you own in the
world. going up in ruin and loss?
Thomas A. Edison was intently ex-
aiming the fire-resisting qualities OF
reinforced concrete construction. so
that hereafter such buildings may be
truly fire proof
There's mighty expensive ex-
pertinent he said, pointing to the
blazing pile, but it's good one.
There will be a mobilization around
here tomorrow if that stuff cools of
enough. and when those buildings go
UP again. they'll go up fire proof
What an example. Especially in
these times, when so many show the
white feather and croak about hard
times or bad luck or some kind of
petty trouble or grievance! Here is
the living incarnation Of American
spirit and courage. Not a thought of
the past. Not a regret, except fo-
the single life lost-one Of his work.
men who died doing his duty! No.
a hint Of complaint or discourage
ment, but every power Of thought and
will concentrated on what he was 60
ing to do next. Tn sixty-seven years
Old he said, but I'm none too old to
take fresh start tomorrow morning
Nobody is ever too old to take a fresh
start
Was there ever anything finer,
more magnificently and truly Ameri-
can than this? Can the inspiration Of
such an example ever weakenas Can
one ever forget it, or let it lose it's
power over US? We take this occa-
sion to publish a chronology of Edi-
sons life, showing the things he has
achieved in the realm Of physical
sciences. We are grateful for them.
But we are most of all grateful for
the ideal standard pattern of Ameri-
can bravery and spirit that we see
outlined in bold relief against the
blazing background of the Valley
Road"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25
UNITY

WEST-Mrs. c. c. Fowler. Mrs. T. O.
Knight, Mrs. Edward Rand. Mrs l. C..
Parkhurst and Miss Esther Kelley at
tended a dinner party Saturday at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer JOY
Mrs. c. c. Fowler and Mrs. Alice STRAIT
ton Of Albion returned Thursday from a
three days visit to friends in Bangor.
Ira Libby was in Waterville Thursday
getting repairs for the Libby & Stevens
mill.
Max Hamlin. who has been sick for the
past four months, remains about the
same.
Forrest Jewett, who was working fo-
Lubby & Stevens. was taken sick and had
to go home Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

An unskilled laborer can learn to be a
farm hand if he approaches his educa-
tional opportunity in a proper spirit of
humility. but as a rule his spirit is one OF
condescension. There is no egotism as
impregna bic as that of the man who has
nothing 20 boast Of save that he is city
bred and was never before in the coun-
try.-Louisville Courier-J Journal.
And the man of that stamp, who at
tempts to teach a COW to turkey -trot,
it liable to plant his cabbages bottom
IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25
Maine Gossip
The Whistiina Boy.

The Whistlins Boy.
So keen, so clear
Falls on the ear
The wild sweet pipings Of his lips,
So sharp, 90 tart,
I thrill and start
And fancy tingles to the finger tips
The dingy town,
With walls of brown,
With grimy streets and pavements
gray,
Its rush and roar.
l note no more,
And all its fierce connections pass
away.
No hermit thrush
Through woodland hush
Could thrill a tune more fresh and free;
No hooking bird
More gladly heard
Through verdant vine-clad swamps in
Tennessee.
I feel breeze
Through cherry trees
Ger dandelions wet with dew,
And on a rail
! hear quail
GLADDEN. an old peach orchard through
and through.
Walter Malone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Wise politicians of the Democratic
, party are urging that a Democratic
Congress revise the tariff upward in
the next session, to rob the Repubh-
cans Of the material that would make
their victory Overwhelming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25
Light and Airy
She Had Seen 1t Before.

Mrs. Blank went to the picture snow
She was one of those women VINO READ
every subtitle aloud (for the beneht per-
naps Of those who cannot read and 10
,he ANNOYANCE Of those who CAM
With the rrst film the inscription.
Passed by the National Board OF Gen.
sorsh!p." was flashed On the screen.
oh. pshaw:" remarked Mrs. Bank
i've seen this picture before l remem-
Der the name ''-Photoplay magazine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25
Editors Letter Box

The publication Of a letter IN this
endorsement of its view by the Ken
nebec Journal. This column Is main
tanned for the discussion Of matters
OF general public interest when kept
within bounds Of reason and not OF a
hbelous or abusive nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

1t is said 100000 Germans are ready
who wants to take that many boarders
for the sake of saving the war lords
face while he defies the world?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

a great and daily increasing number
of Democrats are frankly pointing out
serious errors in the Democratic tariff,
and are as frankly admitting that it is
to blame for much Of the sad condi-
tons prevailing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Out in California a man has just
completed a fast of 81 days. Is he con-
templating a visit to Belgium or Po-
lard?,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Because of the millions of eggs COM
ing from China we are led to wonder
how the celestials feed their hens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Missouri asked to be shown and a
horned rabbit appeared. Prohibition
Kansas does not see horned rabbits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Kennebec ice cutting has begun.-Bath
Times.
Ice cutting? Why. We supposed it was
nearly time for motor boating on the
kennebec.-Portland Express.
Pretty good motor boating over the
ice on Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Do Boston ministers carry the infor-
nation to Billy Sunday that the Hub is
going straight to the deviI?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25
A Aan.Made River.

The Washington Star has the following
story from Mr. w. H. Ellis. the naval
architect of a Scotch shipbuilding firm
The river Clyde with US has been
brought up 20 its present draft by means
OF dredging, and so the Scotch are very
proud OF 1t.
Well, a party Of American stsht-seeTs
turned I'D their noses at the Clyde one
day.
call this a river?' they said. why.
;t.s a mere ditch in comparison with our
Mississippi or st. Lawrence or Deia-
ware"
"Aweel, non," said a Scotch bystand-
er. you've got Providence to thank TOR
your rivers, but we made this ourseas :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Do you hear anyone praising, or even
defending. the Underwood tariff law.
nowadays? Do You wonder why?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

The Turks want chance to work out
their destiny-The Turkish grand vizier
They have been working it out for
ages--it has arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Shall we call Mexico to account for
the loss Of one Jack Johnson?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25
CLINTON

winslow Grange will give a drama.
Red Acre Farm" in Town ball
Wednesday evening. Feb. "a. A
dance will be held after the drama
and ice cream will be on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Can the German submarines recover
the Evelyn's cotton?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Manager: The last man We had here
had tile Place for 43 years"
Applicant: Why did he leaTe?"
Manager: "Oh. ne was one OF those
fellows that is never happy unless he's
on the go."-Dundee Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Down in Mexico conditions grow no
better very fast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTION
TRINITY coMMANDERy M

X. T. Stated conclave at Masonic "a,
pie Friday evening, Feb. y. 1915 An y
journing fraters are cordially invited
attend. Work in Red Cross deeree
WILLIS E. SWIFT. En-. CON,
MELVIN W. WISWELL. RGords,
BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. S. "a
a. NJ. Special Communication Tiursd,,
Feb. Is. st p. NJ. Work in NJ N. desr..
Refreshments. All sojourning irefh,s'
are cordially invited TO attend.
JOHN c. ARNOLD, ". NJ
PEARL E. FULLER. S.c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

French. 1884 Greeks. 6s,s6s Irish and
1906 Scotch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

O.Reilly: Good mornia, Phelan; and
how's the hoy?'
Phelan: Thirst rate thirst rate!
An dye know. he's the pictur' ov me"
O'Reilly: "shure, what need you care,
as long as he's healthy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

The recently organized Dramatic Club
at Boothbay Harbor Tuesday evening
ut the Pythian Opera house presented
with great success the four-act drama.
"Hardscrabb!e Farm" it being the first
presentation by the club. The cast in
cluded: Lincoln NJ Harris, DR.. E. Ar
thur sprague, Wilder Blake, Clarence
E. McKown, D. George A. Gregory.
George Dudley, I:urton Hume. Wesley
H. Hyde, Miss Evelyn Mari, Mrs. Eunice
e McKown, Miss Flora Hodgdon and
Miss LenelIa Mcknown. Dancing fol-
lowed Wesley H. Hyde was stage man.
ager, W. Clark Rowe. assistant. Charles
f. Kenniston was the musical director.
Music was furnished by an orchestra,
Henry o. Wylie leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

MY boy, must congratulate you on
your consistency.
Thank you. sir, l err"
Yes. sir you've worked here three
weeks and you haven't done anything
right yet."-Bufalo Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Manager: There's nobody can initiate
the things put on the stage. why Just
lately. a sunrise in play got 50 much
applause I had to make the sun rise
three Observation-Disclosures Batter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

The Bath Times of Feb. q, 1875. said:
The Augusta Journal says that an Au-
gusta gentleman who had occasion to
cut through the ice in the channel op-
posite Augusta found the ice A inches
thick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Nervous Lady Passenger Ito deck
hand,: Have you ever seen any worse
weather than this, Mister Sailor?"
Deckhand: Take word from an old
salt mum: the weather's never very
bad while there's any females on deck
a-makin' hencuiries about it."-Pick-me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

"Dinah, did you wash the fsh before
you baked it?'
Law. ma am, what's de use Oh washin'
er fish what's lived all his life in De
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25
raikinu Machines.

wilie-Paw, where are all the talking
machines made?
Paw-They are not made. my son.
They are born.
ENQUIRER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25
BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. 8. =
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REcUll 4,
meeting Friday evenings a: 30
c. E. PRATT, y. C.
e. F. WESTON. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

A six-months wedding trip to South
America is awaiting Capt. Geo. W.
Torrey and Miss Elsie Gray, who will
be married next Tuesday at the home
of the bride in Deer Isle. Captain Tor
rey commands the flve-master Mag
nus Manson, which after receiving
slight repairs at New York will go to
Norfolk to load coal for Buenos Ayges.
The couple both belong in Deer Isle
and became engaged last October but
did not expect to marry until after
Miss Gray had completed her course
as a nurse in the Eastern Maine Gen
eral hospital at Bangor. but she decid-
ed to sacrifice her diploma for the
great wedding trip. The ceremony
will take place on the captains 18th
birthday. Miss Gray is in the early
20's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, Pm
Regular meeting every third Tuesd,,
at $ O'Clock Friday. Feb. y, installato
OF officers. Refreshments.
G. S. PEASlEE, Cant
RAY n. BURNS. CLERK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Federal authorities through the Of
fee of Assistant District Attorney
Chapman at Portland are investigating
the use Of wireless outfits by unli-
censed operators, the investigation
comes as the result Of serious inter-
ference with government and COM
mercial stations on the part of these
outfits. for some time past, reports the
Portland Express. While there are not
many such offenders in Portland, in
vestigation by the federal authorities
has resulted in the discovery OF sew
eral and it is very likely that they
may be made an example Of. In teh
case of licensed operators if any in
reference is experienced by govern
ment stations, it is possible for the
operator who Is being interfered with
to secure recognition of his demand
that the interfering party shut off. but
with the unlicensed operators no re-
dress has been possible and on this
account a great deal of dissatisfaction
has been experienced. The federal au-
thorities have been investigating quiet
ly for some time. have the names OF
a number of offenders, and further
developments are expected in the mat
ter There is a fine OF $500 for operating
a wireless outfit without license.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

According to statistics compiled at
the Portland United States Weather
Bureau the month of February up-to-
date has been 81 degrees warmer
than normal while the snowfall for
the month has been only about one
half the amount falling in Portland
for the same period one year ago.
The temperature for the first % days
Of February one year ago was $50 de-
grees colder than normal or 257 de-
grees colder than the first % days ct
February Of this year. The excess in
temperature for the present year
amounts 233 degrees as January was
1876 degrees warmer than normal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Bids have been asked for the erection
Of four-story tenement building on
Bath street, overlooking the river. on
land owned by Miss Marie E. Lift Of
New York. whose family formerly lived
in Bath. The building will be as nearly
freproot as can be built and will have
several suites on each floor. steam heat
ed and with modern conveniences, at
rents within the reach Of people Of mod
crate means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

DR.. James B. O'Neiu Of Portland,
Me. has been appointed social ad-
ministrator by the probate court at
Worcester on the estate of his broth
er. Edward P. O'Neill, wealthy Wor-
cester pawnbroker, who lived the life
of recluse at the Franklin Loan Co.
Offices at 81 Main street, and who
died Of acute indigestion Wednesday
night, and was not murdered as at
first supposed. The special admins
traitor, in his petition. sets forth that
there is delay in getting letters of ad-
ministration on the estate, as there
is delay in securing the assent of the
next of kin Of the deceased who live
at a distance, and that a special ad-
ministrator was necessary for the i'm
mediate care of the property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

Many twin town people have visited
the beaver pond on Bennett brook
several miles from Foxcrofr village
during the past few weeks and have
noted the signs Of activity among the
colony of beaver. The animals are
evidently preparing to increase the
height of their dam which will make
a deeper pond and possibly they have
a tip from some where that the COM
ing summer is to be a dry one and
they desire to store up water. Ed
gerly's lumber camp is a short dis
lance from the beaver pond and sew
eral days many Of the animals were
seen by members of the crew; some
thing unusual as the creatures usual
ly keep out of sight and do their
work during the nights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

AUGUSTA LODGE, Nc. e54, g. n
o. f Regular meetings in Elks hall ID
second and fourth Thursdays OF esJ
month at clock.
WILBUR T. EMERSON. E RI
c. W. POOR, Sec.
juiyln ru-w-tn IF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

JEPHTHA ENCAMpMENr. NO ,
meetings at 80 o'clock every seem,
and fourth Tuesday. Tuesday, March
+ Inents.
! ". H. JOHNSON, c. p
| c. Z. STEWART. Serbia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25
SETH WILLIAMS INDIE

SETH WILLIAMS INDEFENDENI
Relief Corrs. Meetings every 7hursdu
afternoon at 2.3a at G.. A r. hal.
HATTIE LIPPINCOTT Pres
adobe W. GAY, Sec.
L. j. McDAVID, Treas
april, tu-th-sat,1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE
No. 5, Ladies OF the G. A r RegJr
meeting in c. A. r. Hall ever. Tuesa
at 23o ?. N.
MRS. BELL E. SANBORS. Pres
MRS. SARAH L. GCPTIIL, Sex
tu-th-s Tyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-25

G. A. r. THE REGULAR hEETlaa
OF Seth Williams Post No. 10, second all
fourth Thursdays 81 each moth.
ARTHUR L. BROWN. Commander
VIM McDAVID. AdjUtant
Q. Q. Stetson, Quartermaster.
tU-th-Sattf
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-02
Alleged speakeasy
Is Closed by Court

WHEELING, W. Va, Oct. 2.-State
Prohibition Commissioner Fred o.
Blue was successful in his first at.
tempt to close alleged speakeasies in
Wheeling by court Injunction. Judge
Fl. C. Hervey granted an Injunction
against the Burns and Church Trans.
fer Company and David Gervin, a
third-foor tenant. restraining them
from storing or selling liquors in the
stables on South Main street, where
the most elaborate alleged speakeasy
in West Virginia was recently raideI
by Blues deputies.
The grand jury refused TO indict on
the testimony furnished and Blue de.
cided TO try the injunction method.
Frank Church. president OF the trans,
fer company, is member OF the city
council.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-02

Oil and9Gas

J.
There is iuil in competitions in the
eastern fields. Lincoln county. W. Va,
is forging to the front with more new
work than any other section. The ter
ritory under development Is no, capable
of furnishing anything better than light
bumpers, but the producing Formations
the Berea grtt-is quite uniform and very
few dry holes are encountered. 1t will
require long time for the light bumpers
70 pay back the money invested, but II
win come back.
In Duyal district, Lincoln county. the
Eagler oil and Gas Company has com
pleted and shot its No on the G. B.
Moore farm and has l5-barrel pumpe,.
In the same district. the Carter oil Com
pany has started TO drill No. on the
Joseph A. Alley farm. The rig for No.
on the same farm has been completed.
The same company is building the rig
for No. . on the same farm.
East OF Warrington. Marion county. the
Philadelphia company has put Its No. /
on the David C. Jones farm TO pumping
and II Is producing % barrels day. In
Greenbrier district, DoddrIdge county.
Ernest Randolph & Co.. have started 10
drillta test on the c. L. Boitey farm. In
Union district. Harrison county. the Hope
Natural Gas Company has Gordon sand
gasser at It's second test on the William
Jarvis farm.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-02
CourtNews
Deeds Filed.

The following deeds have been filed
with County Clerk A. G. Martin for re.
cording:
Sycamore Land Company to Ada.
line johnson, parcel Of land in tho
Sycamore addition to the town Of
Warrington. Consideration $500.
Thomas S. Neptune and wife to Err
nest H. Butcher, a parcel of land IN
the Monongahela Industrial Com.
pany's addition TO the city OF Fair
mont. Consideration $500.
Allison S. Fleming, special commits
sioner, to Lillian l. Fortney. a parcel
OF land in the village OF Kingmont
Consideration 5000.
Vital Statistics.
Birth and death certificates have
been filed with the county clerk toi
recording as follows:
Births, DR.. Carter l.. Fleming threa
Deaths, Brown Smith and Company
one.
License Issued.
The following marriage license has
been issued by County Clerk a. O.
Martin:
James Harvey Morrow and Maggie
Smith, both of Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-02
GOOD DESTROYERS
BUT NOT ENOUGH
Says Expert in a Review
of Our Naval
Situation.
BY FRANKLIN o. ROOSEVELT.

| must confess particular love 10,
and interest in the craft known as
the torpedo boat destroyer, or. more
briefly, as simply "destroyers," To
the man on the battleship they seem
small, but length Of over 800 feet
makes them staunch craft.
The high fared up bow of de.
stroyer gives 1t seaworthy qualities
not possessed by the old.fashioned
torpedo boat, and the narrow beam
OF only 80 feet, together with turbine
engines OF from 10000 to 10000 horse
power, provides speed of 80 knots an
hour.
With the advent of the self.propel.
ing torpedo % or 30 years ago the
torpedo boat became factor in naval
warfare. The object was purely OF.
fensive-to take advantage OF the
smoke Of battle or OF hazy weather or
darkness TO make dash at high
speed against the battle line OF tue
enemy and TO launch u torpedo from
close range.
But the torpedo boat was not sea-
going. and the torpedo boat destroyer
was devised as an answer TO It, with
an increase in size and in speed and
in the ability to mount a few effec.
tive guns. the destroyer could easily
Offset the torpedo boat and at the
same time take and maintain her
place with the battle feet. The ne.
cessity for these ships is now we'll
recognized in all navies. =. -
The place of the destroyers is with.
out question with the battleships.