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The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21
CHRISTMAS AND PEACE.

Not without significance is the fact
that the first definite overture for
peace should have been made on the
approach Of the Christmas season. 1t
is safe to say that not q soldier in
the blood stained trenches Of Europe
and not a statesman in the troubled
cabinets Of the warning nations, has
failed during the past two years to
feel some longing for freedom from
strife during the period usually devoted
the honor of "The Prince Of Peace. !"
Statesmen, diplomats, captains and SOL
diers are but men. They, too, have
stood at the knee Of the mother and
heard the sweet story Of the coming
Of Babe Of Bethleham and the song
of the angels around the crib. And
as year follow year and the comrades
Of yesterday fell in the shell-swept
trenches, the tugging at the heart
atrings must have grown continually
stronger.
All realize that peace must come
sometime. Word comes from all the
countries today that the people are
tired Of strife. And strife must have
an end. "The boys'' win not be "out
Of the trenches" this year by Christ.
mas, as Henry Ford once predicted that
they would be by last Christmas, but
they win probably be out by the time
another Yuletide rolls around. How
much the intangible feeling aroused by
the season win have to do with this
no man knows; that it will hasten the
event is beyond question.
To be sure, the statesmen Of Ger
many are not primarily Or consciously
moved by sentiment, much less sentimen
tality. They realize that their country
is now in the condition that France
was after the battle Of Landen, il
the reign Of Louis XIV, or after tn
battle Of Wagram in the days Of Ma
poleon. To continue the war can meal
little in the way Of gain. Moreover
they realize that the neutral nation
of the world strongly disapprove of tn
deportation of the Belgians and tina
it is good time to divert attentio,
from that issue. But the unconsciou
working Of the Christmas spirit anon
the masses Of Germany, with its long
). ing for Yuletide pleasures and the visi
Of Kris Kringle to the kiddies at hom'
must certainly be factor that counts
The terms of peacef These no ma
can tell. A peace that will satisfy al
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

adjoining national forest lands yield
AS cents per acre.
The present demand for grazing priv
ileges on majority Of the forests far
exceed the carrying capacity, and the
demand is on the increase. Under
these conditions the stockmen using
the national forest ranges are enjoying
special advantages over those who must
pay for range on q competitive basis
or do without. The value Of ranges
and stock is markedly increased, ~ il
well recognized in current commercial
transactions, by virtue Of preference
privileges to use Of the national ranges.
It is an established principle Of national
forest administration that the man who
is accorded privilege Of exclusive use
Of land or material for commercial prof
it shall pay the public in proportion to
the value Of what he receives. 1his
is just, both from the standpoint Of
the public as owners of the forests
anu AIVH tuo ot0huPVAus Va VV"0A A"A'
viduals over whom otherwise the hold
er Of the privilege would be unduly
favored. II has become plain that in
crease Of the benefits derived by stock
men from national forest administra-
ton without commensurate increase
in the charge for the grazing privilege
has created a situation which calls for
readjustment. The proposal under con-
sideration involves moderate annual
advance for three years. Before final
action is taken an opportunity will be
given for all parties interested to be
heard. If the plan is made effective
it will he put in operation on March J.,
1917, and should eventually bring the
grazing receipts to more than $2,OOO,-
| 900 II year.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

per cent for the western states, ~
against 226 per cent in the other states
The development per capita Of the west
ern states in 1912 was 2h times AZ
great as in other parts Of the country
"The report showed a considerable
over development in nearly all the pow
er centers Of the western states-Cal'
ifornis, Oregon, and Washington in
particular showing installations far in
excess of maximum demands.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21
HoW's This3

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured BY Halrs Catarrh Medicine.
BY catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
flve years. and has become known e the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarfh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Pol.
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for . short time you will zee g
great improvement in your general
health Start taking Halls Catarrh 1edi-
cine at once and get rid OF catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
r. j. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold BY al Druggists. n.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21
RATIONAL, FORESTS ron
WATER POWER DEVELOPMENT

In the fiscal year 1916, says Henry
G. Graves, chief Of the forest service,
in his annual report, 20 new water
power projects which utilize national
forest land began operation. This was
an increase of 1917 per cent in the
total number. In the fiscal year 1915
the number Of new projects which be-
gan operation was le. Forty-two per
cent of the total developed waterpower
Of the United States utilize national
forest land, tine forest service figures
show.
Development or relatively small pro-
jects is particularly in evidence, accord
ing to Mr.. Graves, in the Rocky noun.
tain states. California leads in the
amount Of power under permits in ef-
feet was increased by 13 during the
year. The 40 applications for power
project permits received in 1915 in
slude 8 from Alaska--a notable evil
dsnce, according to the report, Of in
creased local interest in power develop.
ment on national forest lands there.
Concerning the report prepared by
the forest service in response to reso-
luton Of the senate calling upon the
secretary Of agriculture for informa-
tion regarding the ownership and con.
troll Of waterpower sites and many facts
bearing on the question a. to the ex'
istance Of . monopoly in the owner
ship and control Of hyoroelectrict pow
Or in the United States, Mr.. Graves
says, "This report presented in IA,
greater detail than has ever been at
tempted before an exhaustive analysis
Of the general power situation. It
allowed . marked concentration of def
mite control of large percentage Of
developed wstsr power by = worry fsN
companies. Data presented regarding
iuterrelationships through common asso
siation principal officers indicate .
marked tendency toward association o.
community interests, particularly be
tween the principal holding companies
The movement toward concentration il
commercial stations Of all the prim
ary power employed in the electrica
industries and in manufactures wa
found in all sections Of the Unite'
States, the rate Of concentration dun
ing the period l902-1912 being tn
highest in the south Atlantic state
and the extent Of concentration great
est in the western states.
"The rate Of increase in water p0we
development for public service us
from 1902.1912 was approximately thre
times as great as in steam power. Prin
ary power installation from all source
and for all uses increased from 100
to 1912 more than 2h times as rapit
ly in the eleven western states as
the remainder of the United State
while the increase for primary ele'
trio. power for the same period was A
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21
ASKED TO QUIT.

j. T. HUMPHREYS, superintendent Of
the Idaho Industrial Training school
at st. Anthony, has been asked by the
state board of education to resign hia
position, it developed Saturday. NJ
cause is assigned.
At different times in the past there
have been rumors that Superintendent
Humphries' resignation would b.
asked for, but no formal action ever
resulted. Complaints by inmates Of
the institution to parents have in
years gone by led to Investigations by
the legislature, but he always hal
been exonerated.
The price Of skirts is still up. 81
are the skirts.
"The low cost of iving.' Gosh, hov
good it would sound.
It's only poor sport that crows at
ter he has won.
Just few more days now and we i
be busy cussing the Christmas bills.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

In other words. Chesterfield
Cigarettes are MILD-and yet they
safis6. This is something totally Ssw
to cisarettes. It goes further than
pleasing your taste-s0tisG does for
your smoking what juicy slice OF
hot roast beef does for your appetite.
Chesterfelds satisS-they let you
know you've been smoking.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

The U. s. civil service commission
announces that a male clerk-carrier
post office examination will be held
at Pocatello, Idaho, January Is, 1917,
to establish an eligible register from
which selection may be made to fill
vacancies as they may occur in the
position Of clerk or carrier in the PO-
catello, Idaho, post office. Age limits
l8 to As years. Men only will be ad-
mitted to the examination.
Application blanks and pamphlet OF
information for applicants may be Sc
cured from the local secretary, board
Of civil service examiners, post office,
PocatellO, Idaho, or to the secretary,
llth civil service district, 303 Post Of
flee Bldg, Seattle, Washington.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

He was gay old puncher
And labored for forty per,
Spending it wisely for chaps and spurs
Until he ran across her.
And all that he needed was Stetson hats,
Boots and handkerchief bright,
A slicker, perhaps, and sour dough
coat
Bought when the price was right.
But now he lives in . bungalow
. And keeps up the furnace fire,
Buys pianos and full dress suits
For her fond friends to admire.
His debts are many, his comforts few,
Everything's new and strange,
He lies awake ON his Ostermore
And sighs for the cattle range.
AGNES JUST REID
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

OF course we might dish up column
or two about Mexico. But, on second
thought, they are not worth it.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

Marriage license clerks are about the
only human and philantrophic people
left. They have not raised their fees.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

II the people Of this community real
izfd our absorbing love for them they
would each bring us subscription and
a turkey as Christmas token Of their
esteem.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

It's only poor sport that crows =
ter he has won.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

Just few more days now and we \
be busy cussing the Christmas bills.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

"The low cost of living.' Gosh, hoy
good it would sound.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21

The price Of skirts is still up. s
are the skirts.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-12-21
They let you know you've been
smoking-and yet they're MILD

But they're MILD. too-Chester'
fields arel
Ifyou want this new cigarette delight
(satis6, yet awitd) you've got to get
Chesterfelds, because no cigarette
maker can copy the Chesterfield blend.
This blend is an entirely new combine
ton of tobaccos and the biggest discov-
cry in cigarette blending in 20 years.
,Nse.n<Hly..4:e3..a.o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22
FROM HALLOWELL
Republicans in Caucus Choose Delegates to the
State and District Conventions - D Deputy
Sheriff Makes Liquor Seizure-The Camp Fire
Girls Enjoy Snow Shoe Hike-Local News
Items and Personals

The Republicans held a caucus Tues
day evening in City hall to elect dele
gates to attend the State and district
conventions to be held Thursday eve
ming at Portland. large number be-
ing present. with Mayor Robinson as
chairman. Charles II. Coombs was
elected secretary of the meeting.
Delegates to State convention-Clar-
ence Turner. J. r. Gould, NJ. M. John
son, George B. Warner, ]. NJ. Robin
son; alternates. Oscar Childs, H. G..
Turner. II. c. Woodland, J. A. Snare, w.
r. Brann.
Delegates to District convention
Charles II. Coombs. A. H. Randall, F.
W. Weber, w. r. Atherton. T. T..
ihompson; alternates, ]. Manley Pat
terson, j. F. Bates, A. p. Perkins.
Aaron Norton. J. d. Nutting. Jr.
A large number from this civ ont
side the delegates have sienified their
intention of attending the convention.
The Parkhurst special train will leave
Hailowell at 4.5S o'clock Wednesday
afternoon arriving in Portland at 6.s5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22
WHEN YOU WAKE
UP DRINK GLASS
OF HOT WATER
Wash the poisons and toxins from
system before putting more
food into stomach.
Says lnsIde-bathIng makes any.
one look and feel clean,
sweet and refreshed.

Wash yourself on the inside before
breakfast like you do on the outside
This is vastly more important because
the skin pores do not absorb impurl
ties into the blood. causing illness,
while the bowel pores do.
For every ounce of food and drink
taken into the stomach. nearly an
ounce Of waste material must be
carried out of the body. If this waste
material is not eliminated day by day
it quickly ferments and generates
poisons, gases and toxins which are
absorbed or sucked into the blood
stream. through the lymph ducts
which should suck only nourishment
to sustain the body.
A splendid health measure is to
drink, before breakfast each day, a
glass of real hot water with a tea
spoonful Of limestone phosphate in it.,
which is a harmless way to wash
these poisons, gases and toxins from
the stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels; thus cleansing, sweetening
and freshening the entire alimentary
canal before putting more food into
the stomach.
quarter pound Of limestone phos-
phate costs but very little at the drug
store but is sufficient to make anyone
an enthusiast on inside-bathing. Men
and women who are accustomed to
wake up with dull. aching head or
have furred tongue. bad taste, nasty
breath. sallow complexion. others who
have bilious attacks, acid stomach or
constipation are assured of pro-
nounced improvement in both health
and appearance shortly.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Claude McManus was a weekend
Guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey walker
in Clinton.
Amelia Walton. who is teaching IN
.roostook. is at home for short va
cation.
NJ. .rd Mrs. F. A. Whitehouse and
Robert Whitehouse started On rfiuay
morning for Washington. iney ih'eho
to be gone about two weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Gray are gong
10 move to Lewiston. where MI. cray
mas ,,.,,o won many friends in
the few years they have lived mere
who wish them success in their ne"
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22
MT. VERNON

The village people had a bad scare
this morning when the harness shop
of J. A. Randlette caught fire. 1t is
in close proximity to other buildings
and for a time looked threatening.
Many responded to the alarm, how
ever, and the interior Of the one build
ing only was destroyed. Loss about
$500. No insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22
Dustin Farnum at the Strand Tonight.

1t is with great pleasure that ! ex-
tend to you and your friends cordial
invitation to the spring opening at the
Strand theatre and it is with double
pleasure that I advise an entirely new
policy which | have inaugurated and
will pursue at this cosy and warm
theatre namely the securing of the ia
nous Triangle program which | will
show first run in your city. And the
ARRANGEMENT for which have been COM
pleted whereby l can procure four OF
these features weekly. And therefore
please know that the change days Will
! be Wednesday and Thursday and FIJI
day and Saturday on which Tri-
angle drama and comedy feature will
be shown with not any advance Ill
price. The headliner for Wednesday
and Thursday Triangle Film Corp
will present the well known screen ac-
tor Dustin Farnum in the Thomas H.
Ince production, The Iron STRAIN IN
five parts. Octavio Van Hess, soclai
butterfly breaks down after trying TO
lburn the candle on both ends. on the
advice of a physician her grandfather
takes her to Alaska hoping that she
will regain her health and find mate
more suitable than the gilded youth OF
, the city.
Don't miss seeing this great feature
as it has been pronounced the pes.
ever. Also Charles Murray ana an
star Keystone cast in the great laugh
producer, THE Game Old Knight IN
two full reels or in other words thirty
minutes Of pleasure. If it hurts you TO
laugh don't see this one.
Coming Friday and Saturday. Frank
Keenan, in the thrilling war drama,
THE Coward" in five parts. also Fatty
in a roaring keystone feature. Pickle
Fatty's Fall" Remember the price.
matinee &C. and 10c.: evening 1Oc. to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

The honor list in the Eighth Grade Of
the Maria Clark school contains the
following names for the period just
closed. Owing to so many absences the
list is not as large as it otherwise
might be: Josephine Arata, Edwin
Church. Ethel Church, Genie CALI.
Viola Forester, Irene Lerette. Philip
O'Brien, FRANCESCA Overlook, Madeline
Quinn, Edwin Small, Eva Stevens.
Ethel Webb, Leo Wight. Christine
Weber and Frances Crimmin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22
Mrs. 3. II. GALLOWAY

Neiile NJ wife Of Benjamin H. Cal
,o""F' died Tuesday morning at her
nome on Water street. She was born
III batn and was II years of age. AMI
was the daughter of Thomas and Ma
hhda (hrown) Matthews. Besides ber
husband she leaves a daughter. Alice
X. ana brother, Alvin Matthews. of
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Inc question of who is first select :
man, assessor and overseer of the
poor of West Gardiner has been settled
apparently to the satisfaction of all.
w. r. Fuller, the man whom everv-
pody supposed was elected, when he
learned of the situation. Immediately
renowned all claims to any of the DO
sltlons. Legal advice has been Obtain.
ed and w. S. Lunt will serve in all
three of the capacities to which he
was elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

On Monday evening all the members
of the Koussinok Camp Fire went
snoWshoeing along the Litchfeld road
Miss Mildred Wyman and Miss Ruth
kittredge we're in charge. At the close
of the hike the girls were made well
come at the Methodist parsonage,
where the guardian, Mrs. Brokenshire.
had prepared for the girls dainty re-
freshments in abundance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Mrs. c. T. Thurlow was hostess Mon
day evening to 20 of her friends at her
home on Higholborn street, in honor
of her birthday anniversary. A de-
lightful evening was passed in games
and music and members of the H.. G.
l.. Club presented her with a handsome
birthday ring. A birthday cake was
made for the occasion by the presiden,
of the club. Mrs. Thurlow received
many other remembrances. Delicious
refreshments were served The part,
left at late hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

At tie annual meeting of the I-ni-
FeFsalIst Society of this CITY the fol-
lowing officers were elected. Clerk II
NJ Lawton: treasurer. w. c. Atkins;
stewards, Lincoln Harlow and Charles
+. Pitcher: ushers. Fred n. Boston.
ElWin Simons and Charles and Horace
Hlidreth; trustees. F, E. Boston.
George Gray, w. c. Atkins, w. r.
FROST, c. P. Pitcher, c. o. Turner, B.
". Jackson and Ralph MARS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22
Card Of Thanks

we desire to thank our friends an,
helghbors for their kindness "a nc
~ ,see"' bereavement in the loss OF
oa' niue son. especially to the employees
Oh Johnson Bros, al Hallowen we eytand
our appreciation.
MI. AND MRS. ARTHUR Do1-CErr,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Goats. suits and dresses" are words
that appeal to all ladies with especial
significance at this season of the wear.
perusal of Bell Bros. ad. in this is.
sue shows that they offer the latest
IN ladies' and misses spring "togsery."
Inc very latest in styles and colors
Your inspection solicited at the store
that strives to please and succeeds
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22
LOCAL NOTICE.

Dancing at G. A. r. hall at $50
Thursday evening. Immediately after
stereopticon lecture Modern dancing
with best of music by Snare's five
piece orchestra. Gents Csc. ladies 15c
Subscription dance at X. of P. hall.
Gardiner. Wednesday night, March 90.
Lees Orchestra. mara1d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22
SOUTH GARDINER
Whittier.French

Merle P. Whittier of Jefferson and
Miss Violet French Of Somerville were
united in marriage by Rev. T. P. Jones
at South jefferson. March 5. Friends
unite in extending the couple the best
wishes for a long and happy welded
life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

The Democratic voters of the civ
of Halowell will meet in caucus at
80 o'clock this Wednesday evening
IN City hall for the purpose of select
ing delegates and alternates to attend
the state convention which will be
held March 20 at Bangor, and also to
transact any other business that may
properly come before said caucus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Deputy Sheriff Henry Emery Of
Manchester seized a gallon Of liquor
at the American Express Co. Office
Tuesday afternoon but surrendered the
package q little later in the afternoon
when the man to whom the wet goods
was consigned appeared and convinced
Mr.. Emery that the liquor was for per-
sonal use and not bought to sell again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22
UNITY

b TN "'sh school closed Friday for
~ ,'O'"eeks vacation.
Pam; Nude Moulton. a student at the
ts normal school, is at home
d 4 H. Morse of Thorndike has been
|snEs =, OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Fair
US the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Mrs. Clara and Miss Helen Weber.
who have been visiting at the home Of
Mrs. Charles Turner. left Tuesday on
their return to their home in Saint
Stephen, y. B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tasker left
Tuesday for visit with friends in
New York and Newport In the latter
city Mrs. Tasker will remain for a visit
with her sister, Miss Gertrude Pen.
nington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

members of Herman Lodge. F. and
a. NJ are requested to meet at Ma
some hall on Thursday at l o'clock,
10 attend the funeral of their late
brother, William H. Oliver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

The hour of the Boy Scout lecture
which is to be held at G. A. r. hall on
Thursday evening has been changed
from S to $50 P. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

MemDefs OF Maine Commandery. No.
l. hnlsht Templars. are requested to
assemble at the asylum Thursday at
CLOCK 10 attend the funeral of the
iate Sir knight William H. Oliver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

The ad. Of f. S. Smith & Co. in this
issue calls the attention Of the ladies
to exceptional values in house dresses,
aprons, etc. Ask to see the new silk
muslins at one-fourth price of all silk
goods. Call and inspect the goods.
Store open until els evenings. The adj
vertised values may always be found
at this Store-AdV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Mrs. Harry L. Haynes. who has been
visiting at the home Of Mrs. Bradley
s. Smith, Randolph, returned Tuesday
to her home in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Public schools Of the Gardiner
Farmingdale district will close the
winter term next Friday, March "a.
The spring term will commence on
April 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-22

Thomas Allen Of Bowdoinham was
oetore the municipal court Tuesday
morning to answer to the charge Of
orunkenness. He was found guilty and
pald S1.31 to secure his freedom.