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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09
For Voters to Consider.

We have sometimes wondered IL a
city the size OF Augusta could hold a
municipal election clean and honest In
methods Of getting voters to mark
their ballots. and confined to facts in
presenting party claims to support.
SO tar as the FIRST proposition goes,
we are encouraged to believe that next
Mondays Is to be the cleanest election
ever held in the city. We are assured
by the committees and the leaders OF
both parties that neither money nor
intoxicants will be used to influence
voters. Each party claims that party
loyalty and friendship for the names
on the tickets will elect the next mayor
Of Augusta.
We believe that every member Of tho
Republican city committee is sincere.
We could not doubt Mr.. swift's SINGER
ity or the sincerity Of those whom we
know on the ticket. We have no rea.
son to doubt that many If not all the
Democratic candidates are earnest In
their desire to do away with the repre-
hensible methods Of other days.
Then let US have an election char
acterized by sobriety and lawful pro-
cedure.
On tho other hand. we observe that
It IL as impossible to confine some men
to fairness and facts in politics as It
is to teach old dogs new tricks. False
hood, trickery and pretense have char
actsrised much Of tho publicity matter
put out by certain agencies supposed
to be in the interests Of Democratic
candidates. We are confident that they
have not helped the Democratic party.
We are also confident that the Demo-
cratic party will continue to lose in the
respect Of tho public until It unloads
some Of these Tammany-type political
barnAoles.
Can party leaders be sincere in their
professions for clean ana "honest"
politics when they repeatedly mis-
state facts and daily attempt to de-
ceivs the publiof
II the Democratic party scores nat
failure (as It now appears certain to
DO next Monday. let candid business
democrats al the city think Of these
fhinsA &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

Dick Croker. the grizzled ex-Tam-
many chief says the one-time all-pow-
erful organization has gone on the
rocks for lack OF Irish fighting blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09
COMIh6 EVENTS

Dec: H-Annual visit Of Bishop Brewster
20 trinity Episcopal church, lewiston.
Dec. u-Biennial election, Augusta.
De! DEC. n-Annuai city election, West
Dec Dec. il-1nauguration City Govern
=, Dec. H-Annual inspection Sixth Com.
pany. g; A: G.. at /, Sanford. 'A oo'a-
Zee. EooMaine Law Court. Augusta.
Portland. Die'ficI court,
,,a Zee. Ea1-Maine State Paultry Associa-
s lion annual meeting and exhibitor Pors-
DE Dec. 11aalDit ton building.
COMPANY. = inspection. Thirteenth
bunk. a y, u A. M. Kenne-
pecs M-1Gains Auton.h,,. A.....,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

New York is beginning to consider
how Whitman would figure as tho
contestant for a Wilson-wanted third
cup Of coffee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

Next Monday Augusta elects a MAYOR
for two years. Republicans NAV feel
sure Of the outcome but they cannot
afford to neglect their vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09
Now let Lloyd George do It'll
Maine Gossip
I'm Sorryj ! Was Wrong"
(Chicago EvAnine, PoatN

1nere may be virtue in the man
Wnos always sure he's right,
Wno,ll never hear another's plan
ana seek no further light;
But like moro the chap who sings
a somewhat different song;
VINO says. when he has messed up things
I'm sorry; was wrong"
It's hard for anyone to say
That failures due to him
That he has lost the fight. or way
Because his lights burned dim.
II takes man aside to throw
The vanity that strong,
Confessing. Twas my fault, I know.
I'm sorry: was wrong"
And so, figure. those who use
This honest, manly phrase.
Hate 1t too much their way to lose
On many Hdture days.
They'll keep tho path and make the light
Because they do not long
To have to say-when they're not right
II m sorry; was wrong"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

There Is little loft Of Roumania excan+
the rue-Boston Herald. O'S'
And the mania that has put the rue
In several other nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

Manhattan business men are aban-
doning their autos for Shanks mare in
the interests Of speed between home
and Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09
The Affidavit
A,r,,Sfo Mo DaC Q

Augusta, ME-, Leu. o, 1910.
/, Harold 1. Goss, on oath depose and
say, that as chairman Of the Republi-
can caucus for the nomination Of can
didate for mayor on the fourth day Of
December, 1916, was handed the res
olution pertaining to the use Of money
and liquor in elections. drafted by
Lewis A. Burleigh and read by him to
the caucus; that Mr.. Burleigh read it
correctly to the caucus, and did not
use the word discontinue; that the
resolution was adopted by unanimous
vote; and that the original resolution
has since that time constantly been
and still is in my possession, and that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

Sentinel outside the city Of Augusta,
for the citizens Of this city know the
facts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

Willie Dudley Of Water street, Nor
way, shot a wild duck Wednesday, re-
ports the Advertiser. The bird fell into
the bog opposite Muzzy Judkins' and in
rescuing the prize Willie slid of the
raft into ice water. Neighbors heard
the cries for help. but there was no
great hurry as he was in only knee
deep. Ice around the shore interfered
with making q landing until Muzzy
pushed out long pole and hauled him
in. The Dudley family ate the Offend
inR duck Thursday noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

Willard e. Overlook Of West Wash
ington sends "A Happy New Year" 70
the Kennebec Journal. accompanied by
three dandelion blossoms, which have
the appearance Of having been pIcxeo
in Spring-time season, though probably
one Of Names November and Deem
Der weather productions. It may DO :
forecast Of the New Year weather 70
come. although we cannot guasantee
that.
Witch island, near Christmas cow
and South Bristol. Just across nor'
Pemaquid, has been purchased by L.
Henry C. Rowland Of Paris. the wen.
known author. who plans to make -
his summer home. Witch island nes
been owned and occupied for the pas.
50 years by Daniel g. Chittenosa
("Uncle Dan'1. formerly . reporter ~
the New York Herald and later w'.a
the Time& Mrs. Chittenden was kno" -
a. "Grace CORTLAND. the Wieen - -
Wan Street.. who predicted many -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

With daylight shortening but SIX min.
utes more. you will have to watch pref.
ty closely to note the difference between
the daylight period Of Dec. Is and to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

The Portland health officer has been
authorized by the Board of Health to
revoke the licenses of all milk dealers
who fail or refuse to comply with the
boards order relative to the filing OF
tuberculin test certificates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

the 'fiurries" in Wall Street during the
time Of Jay Gould.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

Full moon at sos this morning.
changing In the northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

Maine members Of the Phi Beta Kap-
pa honorary fraternity took the initial
step Wednesday evening at Portland
for tn organization Of an association
Of the SO members, which will be the
first state Organization. Wednesday
nights meeting was the observance Of
the 10th anniversary Of the fraternity
and was attended by about SO mem
bers. representing u chapters and in
Guiding several women.
Mrs. Livinia Barrows Porter Of Bangor
was the recipient on Thursday Of scores
Of loving messages and noral gifts, the
occasion being tho celebration Of her s7th
birthday. Many callers also personally
rendered congratulations. Mrs. Porter Is
with one exception. the oldest person in
Bangor. She has been a member Of the
Baptist church In that city for the past
70 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09
viii New Age Now Discontinue

Following is facsimile Of the res
olution in the original handwriting Of
Mr.. Burleigh as adopted at the Re-
publican caucus on Dec. which the
Waterville Sentinel and New Age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09
Augusta Lodge Directory

TRINITY COMMANDERY No. 7.K.r
Stated conclave at Masonic Temple. Fri.
day evening. Dec. 10. 1916, at $50 p. Nj
Regular business ana work in the Order
Of Red Cross. All sojourping fraters are
cordially invited to be present.
WILBERT S. WILSON, E. C.
GEORGE II IA GS Rao
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

The Portland Board of Health Is to
have new laboratory equipment, the
health officer, DR.. Thomas Tetreau,
having already ordered $500 or $500
worth of apparatus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09

Charles Boober put bullet through
an 11-pound wild goose one day this
week. The fowl was leftover from a
flock observed the day before he landed
the prize. Charles has been eating goose
three times a day and the end is not yet
Norway Advertiser.
Not tailors goose nor a tail-less
goose-simply an unfinished goose, Ell?
DR.. Bradbury sailed in on me from
nothing about my visiting him at To-
gus. but I shall go just the same. I've
invited him to 90 with me to the yell
lowstone Park next July and he has ac-
cepted the invitation.-Norway Adver-
tiser.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-07
ALL POINTING TO ONE FACT
Events Scheduled to Come Off in Pc.
tunia Positive Proof That Fool
Killer Was on Vacation.

"There are several events of an edu-
cational nature to be pulled off in our
progressive little city today" the land
lord of the Petunia tavern informed n
guest who wished for some means by
which to pass the time. AT two
O'Clock Burt Burt will wheelbarrow
old Riley Rezzidew, adorned with II
new plug hat and freshly dyed WhiS-
kers, three times around the public
square. Judge Puffer will ent his own
hat without butter at 80. Meanwhile.
Hyson Hush will chaperon the custom
airy peanut with the usual toothpick
round and round most all the after
noon, and Doc Snort and Homer Sprad-
die probably will be fighting off and on
until late hour. And some time dur
ing the evening? Purley Purt and Miss
Kissie McQuick will be made one
the bet was that if Wilson won Purley
would marry kissie and if Hughes was
victorious kissie would wed Purley.
All of these episodes will he instruc-
tive, showing beyond reasonable
doubt that the fools are not all dead
yet. kansas City Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-07
SAVES indian VILLAGE
Uncle Sam Converts Settlement
Into National Monument.
Best Specimens Of Totem polea and
Haida Architecture Found In
Abandoned Alaskan Town.

Uncle Sam has made national mon
ument out Of an old deserted Indian
village In Alaska. The "Old kassan
National Monument" consists of 80
acres within the Tongass national for
est and embraces the Haida Indian
village of Old Kassan, situated on
Prince of Wales island In southeastern
Alaska.
The village was abandoned by the
Indians about ten years ago. Among
the relics which remain there are
about fifty Indian totem poles, five or
six Of which are classed as exceed
ingly good specimens. In the desert
ed village there are also eight large
square buildings which We're original
ly constructed according to the pecu-
liar plan of the Haida Indians. and
which, it is stated by those best quail
fled to know, represent the best speci-
mems of Halda architecture that now
exist. The largest of these buildings
is approximately 40 by 60 feet in size
and Is made entirely of round and
carved timbers. There also remain a
number of Indian graves with the typi-
cal small grave houses erected by the
Alaskan Indians.
'kassan" is said to be the Indian
word which means "a pretty town" and
all reports agree that the village was
well named. The fact that the village
was occupied by the Indians for many
years explains the local name, "Old"
kassan, by which it is widely known.
Since the village was abandoned by
the Indians the buildings have been
rapidly falling into Il state of dilapida-
ton and decay, and Il certain amount
of vandalism by tourists and souvenir
hunters renders some form of protec-
ton essential. An examination of the
area was made Jointly by representa-
tiveS of the forest service, and of the
interior department, and reports
strongly urging the establishment of
national monument were approved by
the secretaries of both departments.
The Smithsonian institution strongly
endorsed the proposition for the es-
adjustment of a national monument.
The new national monument will be
protected and administered by the for
est service, as Is the case with all
monuments located within the national
forests.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-07
POOR LOCATION OF
TREES ON PASTURE
Plants Should Always Be Set on
Higher Portions of Field
Much Manure Lost.

('rom the United States Department OF
Agriculturel
Perhaps one of the greatest sources
of loss of fertility from pasture soils
results from the poor location of shade
trees 9Sd brush, according to the au-
t!!Cr Of the "GraZing Industry Of the
Bluegrass Region" bulletin recently
published by the department. Trees
and brush, he states, should always be
set on the higher portion of the field
and not along the banks of running
STREAMS, as so often is the case. With
good grass, the animals do not Craze
more than onc-third of the time: the
rest of the time is spent lying down or
in the shade fighting flies.
Hence much of the manure that is
made does not get back directly on the
land that produced the grass. If The
manure produced while the animals are
not grazing is deposited on the tops of
the hills, its beneficial effects on the
grass may be noted for several rods
down the hlllsides. 1t Is easy TO be
lieve that if one-half to two-thirds of
the manure is lost from pasture fields
and none is added, the crops must
gradually deteriCrate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-07
SEED CORN EARS OF HIGH WELDING VARIETY.

and was not injured at the tip when
removed from the ear. If 36 per cent
or more kernels from any ear fai! to
grow or make Il weak growth, it will
be advisable to test every ear in the
entire supply of seed corn. If the
100 ears tested contain no poor ones,
further testing of the supply is un-
necessary.
Sheilcd corn is difficult to grade sat
isfactorily. The grading can'bc done
better before the ears are Shelled. If
the seed ears vary greatly as To size
Of kernel they should be separated
into two or three grades according to
size of kernel. These grades should be
shelled separately, tested in the corn
planter. and numbered to correspond
with the number on the planter plates
that are found to drop them most uni
furlnly. These arrangements can
be completed before the rush of spring
work begins.
The first operation in properly shell
ing seed corn is the removal of the
Nl4ihll hflltls lI'ili illt ups VI lilt
ears and the round thick kernels from
the butts. The former are less produc-
tive than the other kernels of the ear
The round butt kernels are as produc-
tive as the other kernels of the ear,
but do not plant uniformly in II
planter.
Smelling seed corn carefully by hand
is profitable. The greater the acre
age the greater the profit. Each ear
should be sheled separately into II
sieve, rejecting any worm-eaten or
blemished kernels. If the grain from
one ear appears good and contains no
poor kernels, it is poured into the gen
eral supply and another ear Shelled in
the same way.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-07
Undesirable Seed Ears.

onstrated eXperimentally. The results
given briefly as enumerated are as fol
lows:
"a For a series of five years, -
varieties were tested in ten northern
states, equivalent lots of seed being
used in each state. Varieties that pro-
duced most in some states were among
the poorest in others.
(2) Seed ears taken from the high
est yielding rows Of ear-to-row breed.
ing plats have repeatedly produced bet
ter than seed ears taken from poor
err yielding rows. Seed ears from
the best producing stalks found in a
general field produced more than seed
ears taken without considering the
productiveness of the parent stalks.
90 Four bushels of ears were di-
vided into two equal parts, one part
being well taken care of and the other
placed In barn as corn Is ordinarily
cribbed. The well-prcservcd seed gave
yield on poor soil II per cent higher
than the poorly preserved and ~ per
cent higher on fertile soil notwith-
standing the fact that both lots Of seed
terminated equally well.
Seed corn that natures normally
and has been properly preserved Will
grow satisfactorily. It Is very poor
management 10 neglect proper prcser-
walton and to spend time In the spring
separating by termination tests those
ears that have been badly damaged
from those that have been slightly
damaged. Prevention Is better than
cure, and in this case Il cure is Inn
possible. Ears slightly damaged by
poor preservation may Gcrminate web,
but will produce less than If they had
received better care.
Make some rag-doll testers and test
100 ears separately. Be sure that each
kernel tested Is perfect in appearance
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-07
prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
There is each spring Il scarcity Of
good seed corn. This condition is all
the more regrettable, because it need
not exist; and 1t is much more serious
than commonly supposed, because
many do not realize fully the trench
douS loss to themselves and the coun-
try due to planting inferior seed. A
full stand of plants may be obtained
from inferior seed, but the yield will
not be the best possible. The loss is
due to delay or negligence. 1t can be
prevented by the selection of seed corn
in the autumn.
Seed corn that comes up but pro-
duces an Improbable crop is worth
less than seed that will not grow at
all. because greater amount of labor
and the use of the land are lost. The
seed corn that produces the best crop
is the cheapest. A bushel of seed
corn will plant six acres. Seed that
gives an 1S-bushel increase per acre is
worth $50 to $40 more per bushel.
Careful breeders of productive strains
of corn are needed in every commu-
nifty, and growers who do not care to
grow special seed patch and select
their seed with care should buy the
best seed ohtainable. Do not bcgrudge
your neighbor So bushel for properly
selected and dried seed of variety
which has made good in the neighbor-
hood, but refrain from paying a
stranger So an ear for seed said to pro-
duce 400 bushels to the acre.
To be first class, seed must be:
CD Well adapted to the seasonal
and soil conditions where it is to be
planted.
(2) Grown on productive plants of
productive variety.
(3) Well matured, and preserved
from ripening time till planting time
in manner that will retain its full
vigor.
The importance of the three require
ments just enumerated has been dem
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-07
NATIVE ALASKAN RACE SAVED
introduction of Modern Methods of
Sanitation by Uncle Sam Checks
Ravages of Disease.

Uncle Sam has succeeded in check
ing the ravages of disease among the
natives of Alaska. A few years ago
it was feared that the native race of
Alaska would soon die out but this
danger has been eliminated by the in
PRODUCTION of modern methods of SAN
itation and medical treatment. The
work has been carried on largely
through the bureau of education of the
department of the interior with the
mid of special appropriations made by
congress.
The government has recently opened
a well-equipped hospital at Juneau for
native patients. and small hospitals
are maintained at three other scenters
OF native population. A number OF
physicians and nurses have been en-
ployed for service In hospitals and 10
maintaining sanitary conditions In M
tive villages, and the teachers of the
United States public schools In AlasRn
are supplied with medicines and med-
cal books to enable them, In the ah-
sence of a physician, to treat MINOR
ailments.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-07

American Traveller in Rome Partieu-
larIy Anxious to View Corral
"Where "BuIIs" Were Kept.

A traveller tells this story of an
American fellow wanderer in Rome:
The American, who had come from
the plains of the West, visited til" Vat
lean, and was shown over the papal
palace. He asked many questions and
desired to see everything.
After the customary sights had been
shown, the priest who attended him
asked:
rs there anything else, Signor Amer
icano, that you would like to see?'
There is one thing replied the
American, that ! want To see more
than anything else, and | hain't been
on the edge of it yet
what is that signor"
"The cattle pens"
THE cattle pens? Why, we have
nothing of the sort, Signor.'
you haint? Then where in the
world do you keep them papal bulls
that we're always hearin' aboutT'-
Exchange.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-07
MANY ALIEN STUDENTS HERE
Corners of Globe Are Attending
American Universities.

Here In the United States, says a
writer in the Nations Business, are
fully 1000 students from the republics
Of Latin America; 1900 from China
1000 from Japan, 500 from the Phil
ippines and hundreds from Russia, the
near East and India. There are 275
at the University of Pennsylvania, 300
at Cornell, 400 at Columbia, $50 at
Michigan, 800 at Illinois, $50 at Wis
consin and 300 at California. At least
400 are enrolled in the various insti-
tutions in Chicago. They represent
wealthy and influential families and in
dustries. After three to six years of
study they will return to positions of
power in their home countries.
A majority of the foreign students
are studying engineering, industrial
chemistry, banking, commerce and
business administration they are in
trodrced to the latest inventions and
the most modern appliances used by
the mechanical and electrical engineer
the chemist and banker After four
to six years Of experience with arti-
Giles used in American business. it
stands to reason that the foreign stu
dent will Insist on the introduction and
use of articles which he has tested
and proved satisfactory. No such OBJ
portunity for the expansion Of foreign
trade has heretofore been presented TO
the North American business man. II
Is good business. good ethics and good
diplomacy to win their friendship.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-07
And More Comma,

The stern father had consented TO
the engagement, and the young fellow
was wildly elated.
He loved fair FlosSie for her good
ness. of course; but she was also the
daughter of a very wealthy father.
And his gratitied excitement showed
IN his voice and face.
"Oh, WELL Brown" said the old man,
as he thoughtfully eyed the cigar the
sutton offered him, you NEEDN'T be SO
conceited about it! You're the seventh
young chap I've accepted as a pros
pective son-n-aw this year, and I'm
expecting two more TO come along next
week"
"W-w-whnt :" stammered Brown. II
i don't understand what you meant"
at means said the elderly cynic,
amusement for my girl and free cigars
for me-"