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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
Political Affairs in Augusta.

Republicans of Augusta have started
their campaign right. They propose TO
win on their own merits, rather than
on the dement's of their opponents.
The caucus was a dignified meeting,
free from personalities and with a
manifest determination to name candi-
dates Of ability. character and general
favor. The ticket is an admirable
one, creditable to the party and an
honor to any city. The Republican
who fails to vote for his party in Au-
gusta's municipal election this Spring.
will not do so because the ticket IS
not all that he could demand.
The municipal contest in Augusta
this year, we believe, is more than ever
before a party affair, a recording OF
preference between true Republican,
ism and genuine Democracy. Clean
men who are held in respect have
been selected by both parties. Quite
naturally We favor the Republican
group, but We would cast no asper-
sions upon our opponents. Let Re-
publicans and Democrats register their
honest preferences and may the bes,
men have majority.
We believe there are more Republi-
cans than Democrats in this city, and
We are confident that a majority Of
voters will have more confidence in the
business ability OF the Republican
nominees than in their Democratic op-
ponents.
Right here we wish to express our
entire approval of. and to pledge our
support to, the head Of the Republican
ticket. Mr.. Viles has proven his
worth. He has been honored by the
people Of Maine and has made good.
He is a citizen high in the respect and
good will Of Augusta He is a sue
cessful business man and an honorable
gentleman. He has a reputation for
business acumen and square deal to
uphold. He has much in the way OF
family ties for which to live uprightly.
He has strong and high personal
friendships to hold him in the paths of
duty. He cannot swerve from rectt-
tude and the giving Of the best that is
in him to every public service he may
undertake. He is yet a young man
and believes in the enthusiasm, fore.
and integrity of the young men Of our
times.
We have no hesitancy in predicting
for candidate Viles one of the cleanest
and strongest administrations the citv
has ever known. We are sure that his
aim would be to make it the best.
Republicans of Augusta, let lis give
to Hon. Blaine S. Viles and the ward
candidates on the ticket with him, our
loyal support in the campaign and or
votes on election day. Let US nurse
no grievances or find petty excuses to
neglect the party. Let US prove our
worth as Republican citizens. Here
Is clean ticket OF honest and sincere
men. Let US not vote for the sake of
voting AGAINST Democrats, but for
the sake Of voting FOR Republicans.
Let us get away from narrow and Bit
ter partisanship and vote as citizens
for the party which most nearly ac-
cords with our ideas of the correct
principles of government.
Here is our first vote for Hon.
Blaine S. Viles and the gentlemen
nominated with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

One of the great factors of the pros
perity of Belgium is the fact that
travel by rail is the cheapest in Eur
ope. You can be carried six miles for a
penny and short season tickets are
still cheaper, and the light railway and
electric tram systems are far ahead of
anything in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Consumption obtains in Russia, but
men who join the army as volunteers
and find their own uniforms, are ex-
cused part of their service-as are
students who excel in their school or
university examinations. A son who is
the only support of his mother is ex-
cused from all military service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Total asked for .................. ss97, 81 s.
At this ratio OF scale down, the total
appropriation would be 2o2,2ss.25.
The personnel Of the Committee on
Ways and Bridges is of a high type,
and its membership includes gentle
men Of exceptional judgment and ex
perience in these matters. The Com
mittee is proceeding carefully. intel
lgently. and with a full grasp Of the
financial situation. 1t will. as noted
above, report about 100000 out OF
100000 asked for. 1t is obviously in
a better position to accurately gauge
the needs Of the towns than is the
Governor.
Yet Governor Curtis arbitrarily
places the limit Of expenditure TO.
these purposes at $125.O00. whyo Be-
cause. under division of appropriations,
as outlined by himself. to appropriate
more would necessitate larger tax
rate than he desires. Yet the State
is in splendid financial condition, and
amply able to expend the extra SIS ,OOo
needed for these purposes.
Does the Governor assume that, I'M
der such circumstances. the people OF
Maine desire to withhold these much
needed appropriations? If so, he has
not accurately gagged either the heart
or the brain Of the electorate Of this
commonwealth.
If any one thing has been settled
in recent years, it is the principle OF
liberal aid to needy towns in the mat
ter Of ways and bridges. This principle
has not only been expressed through
their representatives in the Legisla-
ture, but by the people directly at tho
polls.
Not one Of the five resolves, thus far
has been vetoed upon its merits. On
the contrary. the Governor expressly
comedies their individual merit. Ye:
he has announced his intention to
veto. one by one, these worthy
measures for the benefit of needy and
deserving municipalities unless the
Legislature Immediately capitulates
and submits to a condition which
is both arbitrary and unreasonable
and neither demanded nor expected by
the people Of Maine.
One result Of Thursdays debate in
the House was to tie the Democratic
party 'squarely to the position taken
by Governor Curtis. In that debate il
was asserted, in substance. by a prom
inent Democrat that the party caucus
endorsed the Governors position. The
responsibility for the defeat Of these
meritorious measures is, therefore
definitely and satisfactorily placed
where it belongs.
If Governor Curtis is right in his po-
sition, thus frankly endorsed by the
Democratic House, that the Governor
should name the tax rate and decide
on the division Of the appropriations,
then the people Of Maine. through
their representatives. have but little
voice in the State government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
Editors Letter Box

The publication OF a letter In this
department is Tot to be taken as an
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
Ebeious CT abusive nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Through the agency Of the Portland
Police Department, acting in conjunc-
ton with the Boston police, table Of
antique design. which was borrowed
from Mrs. Sawyer Of Highland Lake
more than week ago for the apparent
purpose Of copying by two men repre-
senting themselves to be dealers In old
fashioned furniture. has been located in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTION
TRINITY COMMANDER.

TRINITY cOMMANDERY, M
K. T. Special conclave at Masonic y
pie Friday evening, Feb. %. 1915, .bss
journing fraters are cordially invi,s
attend. Work in Red Cross degrss
WILLIS Z. SWIFT. En-. Com
MELVIN W. WlSWELL, Recors
Rose OF SHARON CHAPTER
u, o. E. S. Stated meetings tn !
Wednesday OF each month at Ma
Temple. All members sojoura.ng h
city are invited to attend.
Anna NJ PARTRIDGE, W. NJ
ELIZABETH a. THOMPSON q.
aup2S Iu-U-ftf "
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'OSE OF SHARON CiAPTE9
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REeul,
meeting Friday evenings at 30
c. Z. PRATT. y. G.
+. +. WESTON, Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

The following letter written by the
bookkeeper of the H. NJ Shaw Manu-
featuring Co. Of Greenville, shows
that Northern Maine as well as this
part of the State has not been ia
vored this winter so far with the usual
amount Of snow and cold weather,
says the Bath Times:
"Greenville, Me-, Feb. %, 1915.
Mr.. A. H. Shaw, Bath, Maine.
Dear Sir:-The writer made forty
eight measurments of snow yesterday
with an average depth Of IL inches.
A week ago We had IA inches and On
February Sth, IS inches. On this last
date we had just six inches Of new
fallen snow. The writer has just
measured the ice and find 27H inches.
On February 20, 1914. my records show
we had 50 inches Of ice on the lake.
The above for your information, think
ing perhaps it might interest you.
Yours truly. F. w. ALLEN"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p|
Regular meeting every third Tus1
at s O'Clock. Friday. Feb. e, instaliaa
OF officers. Refreshments
G. S. PEASLEE, Gait
RAY II. BURNS, Cis,l
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JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT NJ

meetings at 40 o'clock every sec
and fourth Tuesday. Tuesday, MAIL
work in Royal Purple degree. RefrJ
ments.
". H. JOHNSON, c. p|
c. E. STEWART. Scrll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Star in the East Lodge. F. and A.
NJ. of Old Town is about to begin
work on a new building for a home.
Bids were recently opened. but were
found to be somewhat above the
$4,000 limit for the cost Of the
building and delay resulted. but
Monday evening a largely attended
meeting voted to instruct the trustees
to proceed under the Increased figures.
An engineer has been secured to as
certain the nature of the soil and
conditions for the underpinning ana
ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

A big bob cat, Weighing Is pounds.
was caught the other day in a trap
set by Frank Cyr near Milford and
taken to Old Town. It Is thought to
have been the same which recently
killed a deer in that section, the mutt
lated body having been found and
several trappers setting traps for his
catship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

The residents Of West Bangor have
long felt that they should have a place
Of worship Of their own and have been
making plans to that end. They re-
Gently met at the schoolhouse and vot-
ed to buy lot from Maurice Barnes,
an excellent location. Omcers were
elected and the plans will be rushed
until the building is completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

The Bangor News hears through q
Mt. Desert subscriber that a woman
there on wash day. Feb. 20. put some
Of her thin garments on the grass and
in five hours they were dry enough to
iron. which she considers pretty good
stunt Tor even Maine. On account Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

mittee on Ways and Bridges to date
shows the following facts:
Resolves reported ought to pass. So, $50 %
Resolves reported ought not to
Resolves pending .s............... ~, s31 50
Amount asked for by resolves re-
ported ought to pass. 10, 60 90
Amount asked for by resolves re-
ported ought not to pass. q. 400 OF
Resolves acted on 800 so 90
Amount reported ought to pass. s., 500 %
Amount refused .142, $50 %
Total asked for ................. .$s97, 81 50
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+. B. CA1EN REBEkAH LODGE i

81. 1. o. .. E. meets End and 18th Wed,I
day evenings at 40 O'Clock.
INEZ L. GENTHNER, y. @.
SADIE Z. M-TCALF. Rec. Sd
m cbof -S-f 1.-r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26

Charles L Kimball Of 21s Spring
street. Portland. was Feb. "a retired
from active service in the railway mail
service. after period extending over
As years. He was one of .the>flrst clerks
on the run between Portland. Boston
and New York, being later transferred
to the Portland Island Pond run on the
Grand Trunk. He never lost but one
trip on account of i'll health. but is now
leaving the service on that account.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-26
OF THE MAcCAbE

NNIOH OF TIE WNLCNBE:
Kennebec Tent No. 10, meets in Cod
Cross hall or first and third MONDAY
each month at AS.
IL PI-DD ca
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01

behind my back and broken your prom.
ised word7r
Rosamund took it up. "You know
you said you'd refuse himl"
Well" said Mrs. Royalton, Il can't
help 1t, but am engaged to Hall Boni-
stelle You two girls must have made
some big mistake, in some way; ] don't
understand it at all. But you can see
for yourself there's the rfng!"
Carolyn looked at her coldly. "Rena
Royalton, you have lied to me! Well.
what can you expect from woman,
anyway"
aYes," Rosamupd added, the min
ute your back is turned. and they'll
stab you in the back. every time!"
why, had no idea of breaking my
word, Carolyn. You know ] would
never do such thing as that. II would
be utterly unlike me. I've always
prided myself on my loyalty. But, you
see, when it's case Of a mans happi-
ness at stake, his whole life-why,
simply had to sacrifice myself. I'm too
generous, suppose, but simply had
to do It'll"
Carolyn gave harsh laugh. We'll,
then we are all three of US engaged to
him, 1t seems. Well have to draw lots
for him. Or else stand in q row and
let him choose"
well, know one thing" said Rosa
mund, Il don't intend to release him!p
Neither do T. agreed Mrs. Royal
ton.
well, I don't mind fight myself.
Carolyn acknowledged. when it's q
question of four millions Of dollars!"
"Hush!" cried Mrs. Royalton sud
denly, here comes somebody"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01

No one can fail to be impressed with
the trimness and neatness of the fall
and winter styles in footwear. They
are somewhat palmer than those of
the past summer. Shoe men seem
to have concentrated attention on nov
city in the manner Of cutting the new
footwear and to consider perfection
Of finish the most important of items
in its construction.
Here are three of the all-leather
styles that are presented for milady's
consideration this fall. Her attention
falls first upon the shoes in which
she is to walk when out of doors.
Any one of these styles is to be
commended for the promenade.
A graceful boot of kid is~shown
in which the tip is narrowed and ex-
tended up the front to the top. This
gives a long. shapely line calculated
to make the foot look slender. Per-
feet machine stitching outlines ali
the edges of leather, and even in the
stay at the back lines have been care
fully considered. The heel is both
sensible and graceful, and the buttons
with eyes-contribute to the fine
finish OF this model.
A similar boot IS shown which fas-
tens with front lace. This neces-
states little change in shaping the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01

The little boy of five or thereabout
spends his waking hours IN suits made
of heavy linen or. cotton materials
made up in light or dark celors, or in
white. He is dressed up" in white,
but for play his suits are made of the
various brown or blue shades or
of striped brown and white or blue and
white. Black belts of suede or patent
leather, and black silk ties, look we'll
with any of these. Plain and striped
materials are combined In the same
suit. The trousers, for example, are
made of plain dark brown linen, and
the blouse of brown and white stripe,
with collar and cuffs of the plain linen.
Or both blouse and trousers are made
Of a plain color, with striped collar
and cuffs.
The suit shown in the picture is one
of many good designs in small boys
clothes, all of them made of washable
fabrics. Besides these, the little lad
may be fitted out with garments of
dark blue serge and. for the most for
NAL occasions, a suit of velvet is lit
tie extravaganza which excuses itself
because it is so pleasing and refined.
All the trousers in the wash suits
are straight and plain and are either
knee length or a little longer. Some
of them button on to a short blouse
or shirtwaist. Others are buttoned to
an underwaist and in others they are,
sewn to the underwaist.
In blouses the MILDLY" is a favorite.
It is long-waisted and opens at the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01
CHAPTER xiv.

The three grew Immediately silent,
watching the door. Mr.. Doremus was
walking in with Jonas Hassingbury,
talking. Both were in high good
humor, the attorney because of his
pleasant social success, the Branford
farmer because of the growing prob
ability of his good fortune. They stood
for moment, looking about the studio.
and then Mr.. Doremus pointed to the
clock.
my word, Hassingbury, look at
that! It's after twelve o'clock already"
He extended his hand tremendously.
Permit me to congratulate you, sir.
upon your accession to the Bonistelle
fortune! It is my practice. as you
know, never to take sides. Er-that
ID, seldom permit myself such parti-
sanship. So long, however, as fate has
decided in your favor, take pleasure
in knowing that you are now the pos
SCISSOR of four million dollars!"
What's he talking about?" Rosa
mund whispered wildly.
why, it can't be-" Carolyn began,
but she was interrupted by the close
of the lawyers speech.
Tt is.of course, to be regretted that
one of you must inevitably lose, ac-
cording to Bonistelle's will. and am
profoundly sorry for Mr.. Hall Boni-
stelle, our host. who naturally will be
disappointed
Jonas Hassingbury, meanwhile. had
taken out his watch, and was compar-
ing it with the clock. "Er-of course
what's that you're saying?" he asked.
a little confused. "Oh, Hall! Yes,
yes, of course it is hard on Hall If /
get the money-but then." and he
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01

take up the sauce so that more liquid
will need to be added. yet it will re.
lieve the high flavor
Remedy for Mildew.-An excellent
remedy for mildew Is to saturate the
article with kerosene, roll it up and
let it stand for "a hours. then wash in
soap suds.
Mock Venison-Cover piece OF
mutton with vinegar water and few
spices, cook slowly in mixture, add
ing salt when the meat is tender.
When cooked it tastes like venison.
In using lemon for cold. it will
be found more efficacious as well as
more full of juice If baked in the oven.
and the juice eaten with sugar while
hot.
Steel wool is a most convenient
helper in the house. It may be used
in the place of sandpaper. pumice
stone and securing soaps. It will take
soil OF of floors, remove varnish. rub
down varnish on woodwork, remove
rust and stain from metalware. and
will get into cracks and corners bet
ter than any other cleaner. The fin
est is used with soap to polish alumni
mum ware.
Put a fresh apple in the cake; the
moisture will keep the cake fresh and
moist.
Headache caused from worry or
nervousness may be quickly relieved
by applications at the back OF the
head next the neck of hot cloths.
Soaking the feet in hot water is also
a good remedy.
White oilcloth makes fine Innings for
kitchen drawers; it is cheap. can be
easily cleaned. and always looks well.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01

front, where, like many others, it Is
laced with cord. A wide band at the
bottom takes the place of belt and
is prettily finished with buttons set on
at each side. This is simple gar.
ment that slips over the head, and is
very good style.
Quite like the MILDLY suit in appear.
ance, there is one-piece design with
short trousers set on to plain blouse
with the waist little heightened. 1t
opens at the throat with lacing and
has a belt made of the material that
fastens at the front with single but
ton. It is supported by straps sewed
tothe blouse. This is made of a dark
linen with lighter collar and cuffs, and
is furnished with small handkerchief
pocket. The youngster slips into It
feet first and is well equipped for
romping.
There are good designs in short coats
and Elton Jackets to be worn over the
short blouse, to which the trousers are
buttoned. Besides these, there are the
long Russian blouse suits, and in these
the blouse reaches almost to the bot
tom of the pants. In these the belt is
of patent leather or suede and is worn
low. The opening is at the front and
is fastened with buttons and button.
holes. Good-looking little coats OF
serge are much like the Russian
blouse, but are open from neck to belt
and fasten with buttons down the
front.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01
JULIA BoTToMLEY.

extension of the tip, and this model
goes even farther than the buttoned
boot in adding to the appearance OF
slenderness in the foot.
The younger women are showing q
preference for walking shoes that re-
semble the boots which men wore a
generation or so ago. This resem-
blance doesn't go much farther than
appearances as the shoes lace on the
inside, the Iacing being made as in
conspicuous as possible These pref
ty make-believe boots are worn in
light tans, in tan and brown. in gray.
and in black. A pair OF them is
glimpsed here
A real boot, called the Cossack
boot, shows promise OF developing in
to a. fad with the younger women.
1t has a short leg. turning back at
the top in a bend, usually finished
with a decorative pattern in cut-out
work 1t is a 1aunty. saucy bit of foot
wear which looks well with the Rus
sian styles in gowns or the snappy
military modes that mingle their dash
ing style with others of the new sea.
son.
JULIA 6oTToMLEY.
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Two pehnltions.

Indeterminate sentence is that In
which a prisoner convicted Of q crime
is sentenced to imprisonment not for
a particular term of years. but for
whatever time may be determined by
his conduct, etc. The ruling of the re-
call is that by which an official may
be displaced from Office If at a spe-
cial election held at the demand of .
prescribed number of the community
voters be does not receive the greater
number>ot votes cast. The judicial re-
call includes judges among officials
VINO may be thus Displaced
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"What Did You Say to Hall Honk
stelle7n

Strengthened up and returned the
watch to his pocket-"he'd only throw
it away on some woman, and I'll put it
to good USE It's far better. after all.
that 1 should have it." He turned UNI
easily, to leave. It seemed strange
that he was no more excited or ex-
ultant.
The three listening women turned
silently to one another, each with q
look of amazement-
"Why, it can't be! What do they
mean?" Mrs. Royalton exclaimed. "oh.
Mr.. Doremus, just wait a moment.
please" He was about to follow Jonas.
when Carolyn darted to him and
caught him by his coat
CTo BE cONTINuED)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01
snarrows on the Farm.

The English sparrow. thought to be
a city bird. is found on the farms OF
the northeastern part of the United
States to the extent of five pairs on
each farm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01
NeAA. Mlehmseo
Why Wc Count In Tens.

Because we have ten fingers We
count in tens; therefore. for ease and
.quickness of reckoning all our meas
urements should be in tens. Then. in
order to reckon. we should only have
to use the very simple method which
we learn when we study decimals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01

paint much easier
than the old meth
cd Of soap and wa
ter.
When a soup or
sauce is oversee
soned, dip a piece
of bread into the
l;.nsl. ALin sin
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW.

A cloth dipped in whiting will re-
move finger marks and soil from white
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01

Don't hurrah for anybody. There
Is zoo much noise as it is.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-01

The beauty on the surface of daily
life is from the central principles
within, as the beauty on the cheek of
health is from the central force at
the heart.-Mark Hopkins.