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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

World badly assumes many things
which it cannot prove ana which are
not true in the sense it intends to con-
vey. The World obviously intends for
its readers to think its fool questions
are based on fact instead Of deliberate
ly false premise. The only true as
sumption in the Worlds broadside
that nearly everybody is for Hughes.
Read the ten questions and ask your
self if there's an iota Of sense, COM
mon honesty or common decency in
the group?
What is Wall Street" and who
vouches for the assertion that Wall
Street is for Hughes?
What does the World intend to con-
vey to it's readers, in the End para
graph, as the German vote?" Why
should not airy German american citi-
zen Vote for Hughes if he has more
confidence in the ability and integrity
of the gentleman than in those quail
ties of Mr.. Wilson?
Go down through the list Of those
insinuating pretenses and ask yourself
if most of them are not idiotic when
analysed.
"Why are the chief opponents OF Aneri-
can neutrality for Hughes?
Does the World mean that it is for
Hughes? Surely no cheaper, more
hrazen factor has figured in opposition
to honest neutrality than the New
York World,
why are the advocates of armed in
tervention and war with MEXICO 1or
Hughes"
Does the World mean for its readers
to understand that Woodrow Wilson
is for Hughes? The country under
stands from Mr.. Wilson's several
farcical attempts at bullying Mexico
that he is chief Of all the advocates
of armed intervention more properly
interference"
Analyze them all and particularly
the last one:
"Why is every enemy Of industrial.
financial and corporation reform for
Hughes?''
Perhaps it is because if the Euro
pean war had not interrupted the
Woodrow Wilson Democratic RE
FORM" the country would have
reached an unparalleled industrial and
financial crisis months ago. Let US
ask the World a question:
Why are all those who approve Of
soup houses and bread lines for Will
son?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
The Return to "DolIar Diplomacy"

The fine scorn with which the Wilson
administration, in its early days, dealt
with what it was pleased to call dollar
diplomacy" and the precipitate haste
with which it withdrew the govern
rlent's approval from the plan for the
so called "Six-power loan" to China
have not been forgotten.
The administration doubtless wishes
that forgetfulness might now cloak the
incident-because the State Depart
ment is now breaking its neck in
syndicate which had the matter in
charge and to put the loan through.
The moving impulse in this change
Of attitude on the part of the admins
tration is the new compact between
Russia and Japan in relation to the
future of the Chinese nation-a COM
pact which has been drawn in such
terms as to leave the United States on
the outside of a closed door which the
diplomacy OF John Hay mad taken care
to open.
The episode affords another instance
OF the amateurish and disastrous meth
DDS of the Democratic administration
in dealing with foreign affairs. 1t also
adds another to the heightened score Of
the Presidents changes Of mind. 1t
also emphasizes to the country the
eminent desirability of>restoring to the
State Department its ancient character
for continuity and consistency Of pol
icy.
Dollar diplomacy" is scornful
phrase; but dollar diplomacy" in its
practical operation means a more ex
tended commerce and an enhanced
prestige for America. 1t means
America first in many worthy field
of effort. In the hands Of Republican
diplomats it can accomplish much. In
the belated attempt of the Democrats
to make use of it, there can be little to
hope for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Omnibus Revenue Bill Unfair.

Manufacturers Of explosives, fire.
arms. copper and copper alloys, are
considerably stirred up because of the
determination Of the Democrats to
place an excise tax on their products,
averaging five per cent. 1t is estimated
by the Democratic Ways and Means
Committee that this tax will produce
about $71,ooo,00o Of revenue, which
means that the gross receipts Of the
manufacturers on these products will
be about s1.42o,oOo 900 annually.
The Du Pont de Nemours Company,
at Wilmington, Del, complains that
the proposed tax on powder is proper
tionately much greater than that on
any other product or industry; that
powder shipped to foreign countries for
war purposes has advanced in price
less than is per cent, despite the popu-
lar belief that immense profits are be-
ing made from war orders; that the
profits which have given large divi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
The New York Worlds Questions

The most cowardly and underhand-
ed attacks upon Charles E. Hughes.
Republican candidate for President,
are made by the New York World and
are being greedily copied by little
tmitators in the Democratic press. To
show our readers the type of daily
editorial fed TO its readers and the
readers OF many little Democratic
sheets that look to the World for mud
supply, we are giving a recent editorial
in part. as follows.
/ Why is Wall Street for 1ueheso
Why is the German vote for Hughes
. why are the great financial interests
mat are still plotting to substitute a CEN
for Hughes
- Why are tho tariff monopolists who
dictated the schedules Of the repudiated
Payne. Aldrich tariff for Hughes.
). Why are the chief opponents Of
American neutrality for Hughes?
s. Why are the advocates of armed in
prevention and war with Mexico for
Hughes
!. Why are the trusts for Hughes
s, Why are the champions of military
consumption for Hughes
2. Why are all the elements Of politi-
cal reaction ana polltlCal BOurhOnlSm for
Hughes?
~ why is every enemy of industrial
financial and corporation reform for
Hughes
When Mr.. Hughes makes his speech of
acceptance we assume that he will he glad
Of the opportunity 10 answer these nues-
tons or similar questions that relate TO
the extraordinary character of his most
powerful supporters. II is precisely the
kind Of support that Mr.. Root would have
IL he were the Republican candidate, or
that Senator Penrose or William Barnes
could have relied on had the Chicago con-
vention nominated either of them, instead
Of Mr.. Hughes
There is not an intelligent Republican
who will not frankly admit that except
for Wall Street Bad Business and the
German vote. Mr.. Hughes would have
practically no chance of election. This
support is the backbone Of his campaign.
No matter how great the ability or how
lofty the personal character OF A candi-
date for President may be. il is Just and
right that he should be Judged in a large
measure by the kind Of support that he
rallies 20 his cause. Mr. Hughes has had
n great deal to say about the "timidity
and vacillation" OF President Wilson
when he makes his speech Of acceptance
will he hravely tell the American people
what he thinks OF the Wall Street-Ger-
man Alliance without whose money and
votes he can never be elected?
The first thing suggested to any in
telligent reader is the fact that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Steamer Islander

Leaves Augusta every day at 7o5 A. NJ;
Hallowell Con signaD 7.13; Gardiner TAO;
South Gardiner Con signaD $50; Cedar
Grove sos; Richmond $40; Bath $40. Ar
rives Boothbay Harbor about 1l3o.
Return. leaves Boothbay Harbor every
day at 1.30 P. NJ. Bath BIS. Stops at
Richmond. Cedar Grove and South Gardi
ner on signal: Gardiner: Hallowell on sig
nal. Arrives at Augusta about O'Clock
P. NJ. Walter NJ. Sanborn. Augusta
Llewellyn Burbank. Hallowell, W. L,
Tozier. Gardiner. Agents.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
STATE AUDITOR:
Roy L. Wardwell
Compliments for Maine p. v. Com.

Compliments for Maine p. v. Com.
"Aera" the magazine published by
che American Electric Railroad Associ-
alton. in the July issue has a compre-
hensive review Of the first annual re-
port of the Public Utility Commission
OF the State Of Maine. The editor
quotes literally from the report and
comments frequently in a manner high
ly complimentary to the Maine COM
mission and pleasing to the people of
, the State. His introduction follows:
The Public Utility Commission Of the
State of Maine, which came into exist
ence in 1914. has recently issued its first
annual report. Besides the usual sta
tistics and formal reports of the vari-
Gus utilities under it's Jurisdiction, the
Commission discusses at some length
the conditions which surround the util-
tiles Of Maine and gives its conception
of its duties under the law which Gre
ated it.
New England has long been famous
for the plain horse sense" of its in
habitants, and the report Of this Com
mission,-which consists Of Judge j. B.
Cleaves. as Chairman, William P. Skel-
ton. and Charles W. Mullen,-is an in
dication that this characteristic Is not
yet extinct.
The regulation ~ utilities has been
so complicated Of late. by the numer-
Gus theoretical and technical ideas
evolved by those who are searching for
hard and fast rules under which regu-
lation may be conducted, that it is re-
freshing to see the subject discussed
from a non-technical standpoint, and
by men who have kept in mind the es-
sentlals of their task, and who have
not been carried away by are opportu-
nifty offered for intellectual gymnastics.
In connection with this editorial COM
ment II is recalled that legal publica-
tons OF the country in recent months
have devoted more space to favorable
comment on the decisions Of the Maine
commission than upon the rulings of
any similar body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Railroads and Steamboats,
Trains Leave Augusta as Follows
In Effect June 26, 1916

GOING WEST-2.lS A. M,
daily, and 800 A. NJ, lex
ivtyI<fai cept Monday, Portland
ML.llAlsHI ana boston,, 6.26 A. NJ,
HA3Nl1sJLtH( Lewiston, Harrington,
.73!}kAft1l .urhlanu, Portland. bos-
Id l4AsASa1.1s9 ton, Montreal and quebec,
s.5o A. M. BRUNSWICK,
Lewiston, Harrington, Bath, Portlano'
boston: I2.oy l.. M, halloween, Gardner
ana so. Gardner; 500 t. M, local to Port
land ana Boston, 4.uo 4. ", leNpress);
brunswick, hucklanu, Portland, boston,
oIo l.. NJ, halloween, Garulnef ana 50
Gardner, o13 +. Nj, IortIaHu, ana y. l.;
lU4u +. NJ, Brunswick, Lewiston, batn
PORTLAND, boston. sundays, 2.1o a. NJ, oOu
A. NJ lvl9 A. M, 6l. L. vi. ana 10 Az t. M,
fortIanu, Boston; b.ll L. NJ. Ioi New 1orh
GOING EASI - los A. M, Bangor
Aroostook County, St. John, haIlIdX
81. A. NJ, Bangor, Aroostook county,
calais ana Bar narbor; o.o5 a. M, local
to hlneo via oakiand' Beltast. foAciott
and bangor, !.ue A. M. local To Bel
last ana bangor, lzue I. M.. Water
,llle, Bangor, b. u A. K. H., Calais
ST. John ana halifax; 2.o3 +. NJ, eX-
press 10 aterVllIe, Bangor, Malta
Mamkeag, bar narUor; So (. NJ. W ater-
NllIe, onuWnesan ana Dansor. 40, +. M
v aterVIIIe, okoWhesan anu bangor. sun
DAYS. I.V5 "A. Nj, o.-' A. Nj, l.oI L. NJ, Tor
" alervIne ana Bangor, s0S A. NJ,
MalerVIl4e tor Dansur ana skoWneadn.
Trans leave Augusta for HalIowell
A. NJ, Los, oU., o.lo. 6Is, lu,4O +. M
sundays lu.I5 A. NJ, 6.I1, lu.O z. M. For
Garulner Week days, 4.uo Z. NJ.
H. y MALDhO<, Genl Passenger Agt
II. c. DOLGLASS, General Manage
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
BURNHAM

Mrs. Sarah Shaw, who has been IN Ill
health for a while, is not as well, anu
has been confined to the bed several
days.
Hunt Perkins.
Miss Alfredo Perkins and Hosea
Hunt, both Of this town were quietly
married last Saturday evening at 'n'
Baptist parsonage in Clinton. Rev n
H. Hathaway being the offlciatihs
clergyman. They will reside here lol
the present where Mr., Hunt has p''
sition at the NJ. c. r. r. station. MANY
friends join in wishing the young
people much happiness.
Mrs. Curtis of Waterville is Vlsl'lHS
her sister, Mrs. Albert Cole.
At the regular meeting Of Burnham
Grange Tuesday evening there was
good attendance. The third and touf'H
degrees We're conferred on four cahai,
dates, Mrs. Iva, McAllister, MT anu
Mrs. Frank Brown and Miss Ha1e
Hunt. After the work a box lunch "a'
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

We know Kenneth Stills, dean OF
Bowdoin college, and we like him; but
we feel constrained to remark that
this year is no time for the state of
Maine, or any other, to send Demo-
crat to the United States senate
Manchester Union.
And especially when his political
opponent is just as able, just as Xix
tage for public service of experience in
business and public affairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
An Expressive Phrase.

Avoiding the fnical and overnice arti
fatalities of literary style. the already es.
teemed Lancaster Eagle speaks Of Col
onel James Davidson, the prominent
Hamiltonian Of that center of population
who did so much to make the recent Lin
coin day banquet notable success, as
the big cheese Of the event.-Ohio State
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
A Slave.Time Custom.

The beginnings Of the Saturday hall
holiday might be traced to an old-tlme
custom among Southern planters, ION
Saturdays" says Professor Sanford in
1.-THE Story Of Agriculture" for either
the whole or part Of the day the slaves
we're released from field work. In
many cases they used this time and Sun
days in which to earn money for them
selves by hiring out and doing odd jobs.
There were many instances in which
slaves purchased their freedom and that
of their families with money earned in
this way."-Outlook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
CLINTON

Mrs. Ella Parkins and little sol
Henry who have been spending lev
weeks with Mrs. Perley Gerald ~
turned to their home in Fairfield ga
urday. She was accompanied by ME-
Cockrane.
Mrs. Clara Wells Of Waterville "nO
has been visiting relatives and frlen''
in town has returned home.
The Good Will Pines are rlnsihe
with the voices of a crowd OF JoH'
boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
For Insect Bites,

Promptly apply a little Minard's
liniment to insect and MOSQUITO bites.
because insects deposit poisonous
germs and this pure, clean antiseptic
IMMINENT prevents infection and gives
instant relief. 1t soothes and cleanses.
Absolutely safe. 1t stops pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Light and Airy
And Gets Married.

We read a lot Of gibes and Jokes
About love by the sea,
Describing how the summer folks
Display frivolity.
The season is a dizzy whirl,
But be 1t understood :,
That now and then a summer girl
Does get engaged for good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Docs your husband do foolish things
with his money!"
well. l wouldn't say that He gives
1t all to me."-Detroit Free Press.
Don't all married men do that?-Bos-
ton Globe.
Suppose they don't: You are too OLD
to start any new pra ctices now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

that one has to be
very careful. There is
one method, however,
that you need never
hesitate to use, even
on a baby's tender
skin-that is the res
mol treatment. Resi-
mol is the prescription
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
The World War a Year Ago
Toda-JuIy %.

Germans forced the Vistula BE-
tween Warsaw and Ivaneorod
and broke Russian line on the
Lubin.C holm railway.
Germans checked near Souche8.
Submarine attacks on British
merchant ships to date had caus-
ed death Of 1850 persons; on neu-
trails %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
A. Vast Expanse.

II used to kick about the expense of
embarrassing my back fence"
go on
But I realize what job it is since
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Safe Home Remedy
for Skin-Troubles

Eczema, ringworm, and other itching,
burning skin eruptions are so easily
made worse bv improper treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Editorial Comment
A Splendid Candidate.
bath Tinesl


Choice of former Governor Fernald,
as the candidate for the short term as
United State Senator to succeed for
mer Senator Burleigh, is undoubtedly
satisfactory and pleasing to Republic
cans Of Maine. In many respects
Bert NJ. Fernald is peculiarly fitted to
succeed the late Edwin c. Burleigh;
he is a genial. magnetic, loyal, very
industrious and business man. These
attributes the man whom Gov. Fern
aid is slated to succeed, possessed.
In addition, the present Republican
candidate is a pleasing and persuasive
public speaker and will be heard
from in the Senate. With his ex-
perience as Chief Executive of Maine
he is familiar with public matters
and men, not only the leaders Of poll
tics. but with the rank and file OF
every kind Of men. Maine has moth
ing to fear in sending its former
trudging Commercial traveller and,
later, Governor. to the Senate. for
from his youth until the present, he
has been honest, capable and square
and in the past score Of years he
has in every way improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

A large black bear was seen by Arthur
Savage while coming through West Farm
ington village Thursday evening. The
bear was near the carriage shop of Au-
Eustus Bradford and was walking slowly
along the street. With sharks near our
coast and bears in our villages we GER
tainiy need Observation-Disclosures
Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Gimme big book said the girl in
the public library
What do YOU prefer to read?'
Il don't want to read. l want some
thing to get behind while l fix up my
face
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Maine did not like Fernald we'll enough
as Governor to give him a second term.
Is the State now going to send him to the
United States STANDARDIZATION Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Just So
THE world owes us all a living
Seems to have it's preferred crediton'
though
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

of a Baltimore doctor, put up in the
form of resinol ointment and resinol
soap. This proved so remarkably sue
cessful, that thousands of other physi-
clans have prescribed it constantly for
over twenty years.
Generally resinol stops itching at
once, and heals the eruption quickly
and at little cost. Resinol ointment
and resinol soap can be bought at any
druggists.
Resinol Soap is not only unusually
cleansing and softening, but its regular
use gives to the skin and hair that
natural beauty of perfect health which
cosmetics can only initiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Belgrade has a remarkable old
couple in the persons of Mr.. and Mrs
Warren P. Cummings. Mr.. Cummings
was IS years of age on Feb. 25, 1916,
and Mrs. Cummings Sc on Feb. 25,
1916. They were married on June p,
1850 and at that time located on the
farm where they now live. Mr.. Cum
mings personally locks after his large
farming business AMI is in town two or
three times week with produce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

The hearing in the George Herbert es-
claims to be the son of the murdered
man, has filed a petition for adninistra-
ton, a petition also being filed by Hon.
Hiram Gerrsh, as public administrator.
was further continued on Tuesday at
Dover to Aug. l, certain evidence which
Mr.. Gerrish had expected to present at
this time being net available. 1t is con-
sidered probable by those who have fol-
lowed the matter closely that the matter
will ultimately be settled in favor of
Herbert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

1 undertook to whitewash a pair of can
vas shoes twice a week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Kingfeld people apparently think that
concrete work is the proper thing, as at a
special town meeting on Monday they
voted to build concrete bridge across
Stanley brook, about 1000 feet below the
new concrete bridge across the Cara
bassett river The Stanley brook bridge
will have a concrete sidewalk and railing,
the same forms to be used as on the
Carrabassett bridge. A concrete retain
ing wall will then be built between the
two bridges. the grade will be raised
about p feet and row Of shade trees set
out on the river bank next to the retain
ing wall. which will be about 20 feet from
the water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

A pond lily of unusual build was re-
ceived Thursday morning from Miss
Mabel F. Allen of MI. Vernon, who had
gathered it Wednesday near her home.
1t consists of two stems, grown to-
gether for the entire length and so
neatly that first observance does not
attract attention, and double bios
som, concealed in che set of sepals.
The fragrance, however. was one and
the same-that which only the pond
lily can give in all its richness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Difficult Sightseeing
Seeing London, There they are
See them Jog
On public motor car,
Through the fog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Northern Aroostook was visited
Tuesday afternoon and night by a ter
rife storm, which did heavy damage.
Eight serious washouts, from to 5
feet deep and from IS to 100 feet long,
are reported from Caribou to Fort Kent
and regular train service was cancelled
for the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28
Augusta Lodge DIRECTORY
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REcul.,
meeting Friday evenings at S.
L. {. HUGHES, n. G.
E. +. WESTON, Rec. Sec
GUY c. LONGFELIOW ~,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

The entire border between Maine and
New Brunswick is being watched more
closely by the American customs officers
than for years. 1t has been for long
time the custom at most stations to ac-
cept the word of persons having but light
baggage that they carried nothing but
personal property. but the officials now
examine all baggage and the examinat ton
is a rigid one. The orders the men say
are from headquarters, but the cause
thereof is unknown to them
Some fresh" boys from Wilton the
other night attempted to do some fool.
ish trespassing at the Blue Mountain
camps, but were detected and driven
away. One was captured by the camp
employees and given a good ducking in the
lake. They have decided. since an inter-
view with the county attorney, not to re-
peat their foolishness.
Fernald o. Everett Of Auburn has
discovered a gold mine on his farm in
East Poland. He recently had samples
from ledge on the farm assayed by
the State assayer at Orono, and it
Welded from S. to so in gold to the ton
Of ore. The makeup Of the ledge, a
combination Of feldspar. quartz and
lava, makes it difficult to work, and Mr..
Everett will not attempt to do much
until after haying, at which time he
intends to put in large crew and find
out just what he has got.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

The Rockland Courier-Gazet be-
gins a cackle over the laying of an egg
by pullet but months and 10 days
old owned by Fred Clark of South
Thomaston-which certainly is going
some.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-28

Speaking of clover blossoms-W. l..
Gray of Troy read the item in this col
umn the other day concerning the ex-
tra-leaved clover sent in by Mr.. Black
Of Mt. Vernon and thought he would
look around and see what his farm was
producing in that line. His letter to
the Journal. after his tour of inspec-
ton, enclosed a handsome seven leaf
clover, in perfect condition. He also
states that four, five and six-leaf
clover was so plenty, that he didn't
bother to send any samples. Ship
along your clover exhibits