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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
The PeonIe or the SPECTATORS?

We sieze this opportunity to go on
record in entire agreement with Dem
ocratic exchange. The Louisville
Courier Journal, edited by the grand
old man of Democracy, voiced our SEN
timents in Colonel Watterson's own
forceful, picturesque but elegant Ian
guage when he said:
when -four passes So a barrel in a
country which harvested its greatest
wheat crop six or seven months ago.
and which is at peace with the world,
the daylight robbery of the millions
for the interest Of the spectators in
wheat is a matter SO serious that it
calls imperatively for Federal inves-
tigation to determine whether the peo-
pie Of the United States are helpless
in the hands of gamblers.
I'VE boast our land of the brave and
home of the free Who is free where
the prices Of the necessities of life are
not determined by the demand and the
supply even by the demand from bel
ligerent countries and the supply in a
peaceful country. but are fixed in &C.
cordance with the plans and coups OF
spectators?
Ancient history bristles with records
OF the expectation Of wheat being for
hidden by autocratic decree when the
situation warranted a forecast of fam
inc. condition very nearly approach
ing famine will be brought about in
America if the price of wheat goes to
a point at which the price of bread
will double what it is under normal
condition.
The people Of America are rich in
comparison with the hungry millions Of
Asia. But they are not we'll enough of
to pay 81 for 81 worth Of -four that a
handful of players in a game in which
necessities are used as the basis Of H.
legitimate transactions may buy steam
yachts at the expense Of wage-earners.
"A good deal was said about an en-
barge on wheat when the war began,
and about an investigation to regulate
the American market for American
consumers. Now is the time to inves.
tigate. Congress is in session"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
Death to American Ship BuiIdina I?

The somewhat surprising utterance
of President Wilson at Indianapolis
in defiance of dictation by the men,
bers of his or any other party, sug-
gests to the people Of Maine just what
opposition they may expect in the
White House to their hope for any
encouragement of ship building or
American shipping interests. The Pres
ident has made the ship purchase bill
an administration measure and will
use every power Of his high Office to
drive through this Congress, in sea-
son and out of season, the measure
which he has espoused. AS in the case
of the repeal of the tolls exemption
law. he stands unalterably opposed to
any measure Of relief to ship build
ing or the shipping interests Of the
country.
Last year the time was ripe for the
Inauguration Of a general upbuilding
Of the American marine. Every con-
dition in this country and in condi-
tions abroad, except the approval Of
the administration, favored the be-
ginning Of a remarkable revival Of
the American merchant marine. Hope
was revived in the ship building GEN.
tcrs and Maine for a time had its
dream Of the activities of other years
along the lower shores of its big rivers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
Editorial Comment.
The Secret Ballot.


cortland Evening Express)
1t vas unworthy OF Senator Boynton,
regarded heretofore as exceptional in his
fairness, to stand before the joint con-
vention at Augusta yesterday and
maintain that the method of baiiotng
prescribed by the Democratic caucus.
devised as it is. believed by himself and
lay claim to secrecy or any semblance
of secrecy for that ballot Up to the
time that Senator Cole made his protest
the espionage exercised over the vote
was as complete as it could be. Not
Democrat placed his ballot in the box
that it was not observed by at least
one member of,~t.le Democratic side.
of that committee. for the men were so
placed that however the vote was de-
posted it could be distinctly seen. If
the ballot as understood in Maine carries
with it the idea Of secrecy, and Mr.. San
born in his argument left no doubt that
it does, then the ballot for secretary of
State was not legal one, for there was
no secrecy about it.
There ought to be some dignity about
the proceedings of the great and general
court of Maine. Such dignity was lack
ing up to the time that the Republicans
protest was made. Although the Repub-
licans were not successful in changing
the method Of voting. they did succeed
in. so shaming the Democratic caucus
methods that the spy system was aband-
oned as a matter of fact, though it was
kept up to in form. For the committee
men conducted themselves in a much
more seemingly manner after the protest
ind mo 10 e.
dread the public displeasure, and 1t Is as
certain as anything can be that they
would have felt that displeasure had
they continued TO spy upon the legis-
lators, as they did at first.
The writer has been in attendance upon
every organization of the Legislature
since 1859. and never before has the Dig
nifty Of the members been outraged by
any system of "watchful waiting mani
testify devised and carried out SO as to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
II Failed to Convince Congress.

Russia, IN recently decreeing the
national suppression of the liquor
traffic, has given a tremendous OBJ
iect- lesson to the civilized world. With
a single stroke of the Cars pen, it
sacrificed $500 900, 900 of its annual rev.
enue. But what a transformation was
effected in the nation. George KEENAN,
describes in the Outlook how the sup
preston of the liquor traffic was fol-
lowed by a phenomenal decrease IN
crime throughout the empire. JallS
formerly filed with drunken GRIMM
ais are now nearly empty. Many cities
report from so to 80 per cent decrease
in offenses of all kinds: murders, robz
berries, assaults, etc. He cites reports
from over a score of populous centers
as proof of the change showing that
in many places not only have crimes
almost disappeared. but the people
themselves have become industrious,
thrifty and contented. BefoEe the royal
edict was passed, Russia had a orlef
experience of several weeks in prac-
teal prohibition. Then, when 1t was
nroposed to re-eStablish the liquor
traffic, the whole nation united in an
appeal for it's permanent extinction
The good results had become SO ap-
rarent that all classes desired the con-
tinuance of prohibition. Five months
have passed, and Russia has apparent
ly settled down coatentedly to the
new order> of Characterization Her
aid.
The good results so apparent In
Russia were not to be compared in
an American Congress with the rev
enue" to be derived from the booze
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

and now feel fine. am regular, my
stomach is better and my pains have all
left me. You can use my name if you
like. am proud of what your rene
dies have done for me. - Mrs. MARY
GAUTHIER, q Ridge ST., Montpelier, VT.
An Honest Dependable Medicine
It must be admitted by every fair
minded, intelligent person, that medi-
cine could not live and grow in popularity
for nearly forty years, and to-day hold
record for thousands upon thousands
of actual cures, as has Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, without
possessing great virtue and actual
worth. Such medicines must be look ed
upon and termed both standard and
dependable by every thinking person.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
Die Compound will help you, write
tOLydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held in strict confidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

Randolf. who was Mary Hodsdon of
Turner. At the next monthly meeting to
be held at the Waldorf Astoria on Sat-
urday, Jan. IL, the members will have the
privilege of listening to an illustrated
talk, "A Tale of the Maine Coast" by
Alfred Fl. Lewis, A. NJ, a skilled observ-
er and most engaging talker.
No trace of the whereabouts Of the
missing deputy sheriff of Aroostook
county, Harold c. Hillman, has besl
found, although large force of men,
officers and volunteers, have been
constantly searching. Sheriff Bry-
son reports the receipt of an anony-
nous letter by Nadeau, who is in
Houiton Jail, charged with knowing
something about Hillman's disap-
pearance, which caused great agita :
ton and rage on the part of the pris-
oner. The letter purported to lie
from woman, who urged him to tell
all ne knew about the Hillman mys-
terry and said she would pay him a
visit this week, but the visit has no.
Yet been reported.
1t is hard for the people of the
kennebec to think of the good Old
ice harvesting days on this river and
the present, when probably not a
pound will be harvested. Why, it
was recorded so years ago this weak
that Adams and Tiffany at Richmond
We're planning TO harvest 10000 tons
and now not an ounce
Friends of Col Mark L. Hersey, U.
S. A. more Familiarity known as Lieut..
Hersey, formerly instructor of mil
ltary science at the University of
Maine, will be glad to know that he is
once more in the United States, also
glad to know that he has thus far es-
capped Mexican bullets. In a letter re-
Gently received from him, he states
that he is at present stationed with
his regiment at Naco, Ariz., in a
'watchful waiting" border camp: that
on his last tour as field officer of the
day General Hills searchlight picked
him up and conplimented him with
three shots. one of which was a sure
enough close call. In the same letter
he states that Mrs. Hersey is at the
Preside San Francisco, Calf Mr.
| Hersey is major of the 18th T. S In
fantry. He was in the Spanish Amer
lean war and has been on duty in the
Philippines until the Great war broke
out, when he was detailed to look after
Uncle Sans interests in the border
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
WOMAN IN
BAD CONDITION
Restored TO Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Montpelier, Vt. eve have great
1aith in your remedies. ! was very ir-

regular an W a 8
tired and sleepy all
the time, would have
cold chills, and my
hands and feetwo
bloat. My stomach
bothered me, / had
pain in my side and
la bad headache most
of the time. Lydia
IL. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound has
done me lots of good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

She weighed close upon 900 lbs. but
she insisted on entering the crowded
ed with the movement Of the car she
waXed sarcastic.
IF there were any gentlemen in the
car" she said. they would not allow a
lady to stand!"
And then little Dobbins got up from
his seat with a sigh
Don't be cross, ma'am," he said
"rll make one towards it!"-Pittsburgh
Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
Oquossoc Grange.

There was a meeting Of Oquossoc
Grange Saturday night. The first and
second degrees were worked on two
candidates. A very interesting program
was given consisting of the following;
Reading. Bertha Russell; piano duet,
Nelna Tomlinscn and irene kempton;
reading, Winnie Raymond; solo Susie
Tihbetts: reading, Phyllis Robertson;
piano duet, Velma Tomlinson and II.
enc kempton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
Too Noisy

Judge-You say you are suing this
man because he did not blow his horn
before he ran into you.
Plaintiff didn't say he didn't blow
his horn. I said that l couldn't hear it.
His blamed old car ratified too much
Cornell Widow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
johnnie!

"Johhnie!"
"Yes'm."
"Why are you sitting on that boys
face?"
why. I"
did I not tell you to always count
one hundred before you gave way to
passion and struck another boy?"
"Yes'm, and I'm just sittin' on his
face so he'll be here when I'm done
countin' one hundred"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
Making Sure

Mrs. Oldum-I buy my husband g
box Of cigars every Christmas.
Mrs. Newed-But / thought you OBJ.
jected to his smoking at home.
Mrs. Oldun-So / do, and he never
docs-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
views so far superior to those of any
with whom he may>come in contact.

We recommend to the editor of the
Biddeford, Record that he take something
for what ails him.-Manchester Union.
Entrance to the Pownal Home is
by commitment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

So lit is lonely living in Washing
toni" Well, it is lonely living any
where. for one who holds his own
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
Friday, January IS, 1915.

Should WOO the angel Virtue in the
future.-Bulwer Lytton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
AUGUSTA LODGE. DIRECTORY

CUSHNOC CHAPTER. NO. 43,
r. A. NJ. Special convocaton at Masonic
Temple Thursday, Jan. 18th. at 40 z.
NJ. Work in Royal Arch. Refreshments
Sojourning companions are cordially in
vited to attend.
GEO. EVERETT JONES, II. P.
CHARLES r. CHASE, Sec.
TRINITY COMMANOERY, NO. I,
K T. Stated Conclave at Masonic Tenn
pie. Friday evening, Jan. Is. 1915. Action
will be taken in the matter of raising
money TO defray the expenses of the
Semi Centennial Celebration on St.
Johns Day, June "a, 1915. pursuant TO no.
tees mailed to the members of the Com
mandery. All Sir Knights are urgently
requested to be present at this conclave
and also all sojourninC fraters are cor
daily invited to attend
WILLIS f. SWIFT. EN- Com.
MELVIN w. WISWELL, Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

The Maine Woman's Club of New York
has resumed its regular monthly meet
ings ana greater interest than ever is be-
ing shown. New members are constantly
coming in and the president of the club
Mrs. John Sargent, is certainly doing a
wonderful work for the welfare and
prosperity of the club The recent bazaar
held at the Waldorf Astoria was success
full beyond all expectations and much
credit is due its chairman, Mrs. Mortimer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

AUGUSTA CAMP, NO. 7400, M. W. A
Regular meeting second and fourth Mon.
day in each month at G. A. r. hall
ALBERT Z. HALL, V. c.
BERT L. NICHOLAS, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
ODD FELLOWS HALL

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, PM
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at O'Clock. Tuesday, Jan. 10, inspection
of Camp and installation of officers. Re,
freshmentS.
G. s. PEASLEE. Capt
RAY NJ. BURNS, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

u. Q. G. c, MORRILL, COM
mandery, No. 326. Z. o. q. c. Regular
meetings second and fourth TUESDAY
evenings at 7.3U o'clock at Golden Crou
hall.
LETTIE L. WING. K. r.
w. z. CLOCGH. F. X. R.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

nyiyI & AUGUSTA Nest. No lM
WV LID meets in their hall In tha
Darby Block the first and third Friday
of every month at 100 P. NJ.
ALBERT L. HALL, Pres,
VINCENT H DT'NNING Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

KNIGHTS OF THE MACCAsEEs
Kennebec Tent No. Is. meets in Golden
Cross hall on first Monday OF each
'''O s. c. c. WARD. Com.
4. L. MERRILL, r. K
L. II. DUDLEY. F. h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

And now it is rumored, according
to the Portland Press, that Virgil c.
Wilson. Esq, will be named as United
States district attorney to fill the vac
ancy caused by the death of Stephen
c. Perry. Mr.. Wilson has not been a
candidate for the position, but it is
understood that he would accept it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

by commitment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

The Bangor Republican committee
has decided on Jan. % as the date Of
the Republican mayorality caucus, in
City hall.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-02-25
Local and Personal
9Tgp

We little realize how much benefit
or city. True, his announcements are
made primarily for his own gain, but
along with it they bring rewards for
his brother dealers as well and to the
city or town as a whole in which he
is located. If you were inclined to do
a little investigating you would be
surprised to learn the number of peo-
pie that art attracted to a city by the
announcements of some one or more
of its business firms. These visitors
will no doubt visit the store of the
firm whose announcement attracted
their attention but before they leave
town the chances are they will have
made purchases at half a dozen places.
Elk.
Every once in a while, says a brother
editor, someone brings in printing with
a request that it be kept secret. Per
haps a little information concerning
the rules OF newspaper office and print
ir & plants will not be out of place. One
o, the first things an apprentice is
taught is absolute secrecy concerning
anything that is done in the office. He
must not give out information as to
what kind of printing is being done nor
give any notice of what is to appear in
the paper. Another rule is that the
copy hook is sacred-that is, outsiders
must not read its contents, neither
should they read the copy on the case
before the compositor. This last is
considered by the. average printer as
i'll bred as the reading of private cor
respondence. All proof sheets and in
fact the paper itself is considered pri-
vate office property until it is delivered
to the public.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-02-25
BiGGAR LEAVES NORMAL

Professor H. Howard Biggar of the
department of agriculture and bacter.
iology of the Northern Normal and
Industrial school has rendered his res.
ignation, and about April / will take
up a new line of work with the bureau
of plant industry, United States de-
partment of agriculture.
Professor Biggar will be under G,
P. Hartley in the Office of corn inves-
LEGATIONS and about one-half of his
time will be spent in the Office at
Washington, ID. c. The remainder of
his work will be carried on in differ.
n states, where he will look after
the experimental work being carried
on by the department. The exact ter
ritory to be covered has not been as
signed to him as yet, but he expects
he will owe several states.
The appointment to the excellent
government position is the result of
a civil service examination which he
took last fall. He was one of three
high men in the examination and his
appointment comes as the result of an
excellent grade. The position offers
future advancement and will better
suit Professor Biggar on account of
being more out of doors.
Mr.. Biggar came to Aberdeen in
September, 1914, and took charge of
the agricultural work of the Normal.
Prior to coming here he spent two
years in the South Dakota State Col
lege at Bookings, and in addition had
an advanced course in the Oregon
State college. In addition to his work
at the head of the agricultural depart
ment, Prof. Biggar has had charge of
the debating work and has produced
some creditable debaters.
His work at the Normal has always
been of the highest class and he has
been quite prominent in matters con-
corning the school work. He has taken
an active part in the extension depart
ment and has given a great many lee.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-02-25

An Ohio editor told a great truth in
a brief space when he wrote the fol-
lowing paragraph: Don't attempt to
ask the editor to write up and rebuke
every evil in the community, but when
convinced that such duties need at
tending to, write an article for your
paper and sign your name to it for
publication. Don't expect the news
paper to fight all the battles.
Prof. Clifford N. Mills, of the mathe.
MATES department at the State Col
lege, has worked out a quick and easy
method of constructing a nine sided
regular polygen, and presented his
plan for the first time in the American
MATHEMATICAL Monthly (January.) This
discovery will be of great interest and
value to designers of constructive
work. Prof. Mills method is: inscribe
in a circle an eqilatoral triangle; two
ffths of the length of the side of the
inscribed triangle is approximately the
side of the n%onagOn.
In a letter to the Register Prof. A. G.
Johnson of the University of Wiscon-
sin. says: During a recent trip east
| had the pleasure of meeting a num-
Der Of old friends, fellow alumni, and
former teachers of State College and
others of Brookings as follows: At
Washington, D. c.: Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.
D1lman, Oscar Mathews, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. n. Jensen, Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson T.
Sarvis. John Cole, o. J. Grace, Miss
Louise Phillips, Mr.. w. H. H. Phillips,
w. D. Griggs, and Prof. E.. c. Chilcott;
At Philadelphia: Prof. E. w. Olive, Or
lando Z. White, Guy Bisby, and F. d.
Fromme. All, as far as | could judge,
were enjoying prosperity, good health
and happiness"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-02-25
A Bachelors Taste

Ihere was a young man in De Smet,
Who swallowed a snake on a bet,
I'm patching" said he,
And it don't seem to me
Any worse than some things I've ett."
Pa-Johnny what is this 60 on your
report card mean?
Johnny-l-I-think that's the tenn
p%erature in the schoolroom, sir.
We've had too much of a mild and
open winter to get much amusement
so far"
yes, but l hear the sliding's good
at Panama"
Il saw young Jones do Il very touch
ing act today"
What was it? Did he rescue a hui
man wreck or help a starving family ?"
NO, he borrowed five bucks from
father"
O. @ @
First Commercial Club Member
Discussing legislative day at college)
What bothers me is how President
Perisho figured out that Mr.. Malm, the
legislator who abused smokers, could
be interested in the dairy business.
Malm didn't say that he was"
Second Club NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
my boy. The President is brighter
than you give him credit for"
Wedquick-I was married today by
the judge.
John Batch-What had you done to
deserve such a sentence?
o @ g
We hope that Uncle Sam will sail
His ships, and sail them we'll
And tell whoever interferes,
That they can go to-court about it,
. @ @
For The Dear Girls
Don't make a fluke and buy a duke;
Such is our strong advice.
Soon bargains great may lay in wait
For those who have the price.
The present wal some thrones may
jar;
A war quick. changes brings.
And rumor states that bargain rates,
May Dol be had in kings.
O. @ @
Has anything ever been discovered
on Venus?" asked the student in
astronomy class of Prof. B. NO" re-
piled the dear dean, whose mind had
slipped a cog into NEUROLOGICAL fields,
mot if the pictures of her are authen.
tic"
Mother-You should never put off
till tomorrow what can be done today.
Son-Well we better eat up the rest
of that mince pie tonight, hadn't we?
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-02-25

lures in connection with this work.
His presence in the Normal faculty
has always been delightful to those
OF his associates and his leaving will
cause regret both with the members
of the faculty and students.
President w. E. Johnson, who
speaks very highly of the work of
had not been chosen as ~yet.-Aber-
deem News.