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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

lean state of Chihuahua. extending $50
miles below the dam.
BY q treaty with Mexico the United
States aArees to deliver to Mexico co.
600 feet Of water annually without
cost. AIN return Mexico valves all
rights to the waters Of the Rio Grande
from the New o-Chihuahua line
to Fort Quitman. Tex. approximately
IS miles. 7-''' III = m RI
When arrangements for the dam
were first made. farmers owning land
to be irrigated came to an agreement to
pay the government $40 per acre OF
land on which the water was used. and
it was estimated that this would refm-
burse the government for the entire cost
Of the project. But the cost greatly ex-
ceeded the original estimate. and it was
finally determined that the cost to the
farmers would be $65 an acre. Protest
against the increase followed with the
result that Senator Fall. Of New Mex
leo, introduced bill in the Senate. lin
iting the cost Of the project to the far
mer at $40 per acre. the balance to be
borne by the general government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
KENT'S HILL

It has just been learned here that
Bishop Edwin H. Hughes, who is to take
charge Of all the Methodist Episcopal
churches in New England. has arrived
in Boston from San Francisco and taken
up his permanent residence in Maiden.
Dr. Hughes who succeeds Bishop John
W. Hamilton, now Chancellor Of the
American University in Washington.
will soon visit Maine to get in closer
touch with the churches in this State.
Bishop Hughes is already known here,
having presided at the conference ses-
sion of 1912 He is a brilliant pulpit
orator and has unusual drawing power
with men. Before being elected Bishop
he was a college president who was in
demand as a speaker all over the coun.
try. During one of his coming visits 10
Maine. Principal J. o. Newton of Kent's
Hill Seminary hopes to bring him to
Kent's Hill to give one Of his many in
spring and helpful addresses to the
students.
Bishop Hughes will make Maiden his
home. as he was formerly pastor of the
largest Methodist church there, has
relatives and a host of friends in Nal
den.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
Views of Capital Visi-
tors on Interesting
Current Events

Mexico, the eight-hour law and the
tariff are the big issues In the presiden-
tial campaign. and the ones that will
accomplish the defeat Of the Demo-
Gratis. This is the opinion Of Senator
Albert B. Fall. Of New Mexico, one Of
the few members Of the upper house Of
Congress lingering in Washington.
Senator Fall spent some time in New
York since the adjournment of Con.
gress comforting with Chairman WILL
cox and members Of the campaign
committee. He expects to make q trip
to New Mexico and then to return
East, where he will make q number Of
speeches in the campaign.
1T is very hard to keep up with the
Democrats and their claims" said
Senator Fall. at the Willard Il have
lost all track Of what the President
purposes to do-whether he is going to
take the stump or remain at Shadow
Lawn. So It is with other matters per-
tanning to the Democratic party. Just
before the election in Maine leading
Democrats who were in New York In
all seriousness claimed they would car
~ the Pine Tree State. but after the
election they declared they had been
joking. see they are making claims
now regarding New York. should be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
DEX TER

Mrs. Emily A. Weymouth died
Thursday at the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Frank Hamilton, on Main
street. She was n years Of age and
has been i'll with a complication Of dis
eases for long time. She was a ma
tive of Ripley but lived for many years
in Corinna before coming to Dexter
where she passed the later years Of her
life with her daughter, Mrs. Hamilton.
who has given her most loving care in
her Illness She is survived by q
brother. John Jones Of Ripley. two sis
tiers, Mrs. Maria Mitchell Of Ripley and
Miss Carrie Jones Of Saco; three sons,
Harry J. and Elmer E. of Dexter, and
Arthur P. Of Boston; daughter. Mrs.
Frank Hamilton of Dexter. Funeral
services will be held at the home Sun
day and will be private. The family
has the sympathy Of many friends.
The corn canning season is in full
swing at both the Portland Packing
Co.'S. plants and the plant Of F. H.
Hayes. Each plant employs from 40 to
so hands. At the Portland Packing
Cos. plant the husking is being done
for the first time by machinery. Seven
husking machines have been installed
and 10 women only are necessary to
do all the huslking with the machines.
An effort is on foot to form a Ma
tional Rifle Association in Dexter to
participate during the coming winter
in the National Indoor Rife Match held
under the auspices Of the association.
Winfield Berry, one of the best rifle
shots in the State. is one of the prime
movers in this project, having been q
member Of the team before coming to
Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
CIVILIANS ARE
TO TAKE PART
I IN BIG SHOOT

Washington. Sept. 22-Civilian marks
men have been invited to participate in
the national rife matches to begin at
Jacksonville, Fla, Oct II. under the
auspices Of the war department. 1t was
announced today that the governor OF
each state had been asked to send one
more team in addition to those from the
national guard, transportation to be paid
by the government for one team or the
money divided II q state sends more than
one.
In spite Of the fact that nearly all of
the regular army and the national guard
are on the Mexican border. arrangements
are being made for a big match. As many
as possible Of the army, navy, marine
corps and national guard teams and in
dividual marksmen who have participated
in the past will be permitted to make the
trip to Florida.
The series will include the matches Of
the Southern Rifle Association. the Ma
tional Rife Association. the national in
tividual match. the national pistol match
and the national team match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
Thirteen Speeches
by Hughes on I Friday

Muneie, Ind. Sept. 22.-Charles E.
Hughes second day in Indiana was a
day Of many brief stops, whisking into
towns and out. with station crowds.
brass bands. brief rear platform ad-
dresses and hand shaking. Into the
days program were crowded ~ short
speeches. The 18th was delivered at
South Bend tonight.
At Newcastle, the first stop, Mr..
Hughes spoke on the tariff. At Ander-
son. where the special was switched
to another railroad line. the nominee
left the train and made a short talk
at the courthouse. Republican enthu-
siasts had brought to town an old can
non that saw service in the days of
Garfield, and this doomed out salute
as the train stopped. The front of the
courthouse had been plastered yester-
day with Wilson and Marshall post
ers. but they we're all torn down early
this morning and when the nominee
arrived the front of the building was
covered with Hughes posters.
Raymond Robins, who was chair
man of the Progressive National con-
vention. told the crowd that Mr..
Hughes voice was poor and that he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
Unite Aeainct California Democrat,

Republicans OF California are in
harmony and will support the Repuh.
lican candidate for United States sen.
ator, Gov. Hiram Johnson" declared
A. jackson, of San Francisco, at tho
Willard. Many Republican leaders
had hoped that the regular Republican
candidate, Willis Booth. would be nom.
mated, and the Democrats. l may saw
also were hoping this would occur, be.
cause they saw in it a possible split in
the party and the election of Demo.
crat to succeed Senator Works. With
the nomination of Johnson, however
the Republicans have accepted the sit.
uation, and l am confident they will
support the nominee. johnson, Of
course, will get all the Progressive
votes, and with the Republicans voting
solidly for him, as I believe they will,
there is not the slightest doubt tina,
they will elect him.
This situation in California puts a
dent in the Democratic hopes of gain.
ing a senator in a Republican State
Washington Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
Watch for Golden Stockings

This is to be one Of the strongest
seasons for hosiery to match the gown.
that we have had for some time" says
a woman hosiery buyer for large New
York house, who is one Of the most OK
perienced in her line in the city.
Fancy colored shoes are about run
out, I think. ana We shall have gray
black and white slippers. with stockings
to match the colors. and with them sill
yer ana gold and bronse. The latter II
silk will match slippers IN those coiors
and the gold and silver cloths and lace:
to be seen in the winters frocks.
I'VE will also have inserts Of meta
laces, silver and gold set into the hosi
cry. Real lace inserts Of white will al
ways have to 30 with gowns upon which
much lace il used.
Prices in silk stockings have IN
creased 10 per cent. but they will b.
worn by practically every one. as the,
have been now for sone years. Tit
number Of silk stockings worn probably
has trebleA In the last Ave or six years.
New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
Little Crime in Panama.

at is a remarkable fact that crimes
that is, serious crimes-are less fire.
quent in the Panama Canal Zone than
in any other section of the world" OBJ
served A. J. Little of Columbus. fire..
quent visitor to Panama, at the Will
lard. Serious crime is practically alb
sent from the Canal Zone, but, Of
course, there are minor infractions
which make a police force necessary.
The majority of violations of the law
are those of sanitary regulations. and
these regulations are SO rigidly en-.
forced that it is almost impossible to
keep the police blotter clean. Ameri.
cans give the least trouble in this re.
spect. The natives are the most diff.
cult to deal with, due probably to their
slower grasp of the Importance Of
rigid sanitary rules"
Mr.. Little is a warm admirer of Gen.
Goethals, whose Judgment in choosing
men, he said had a great deal to do
with the success of the canal work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

willing to make a modest wager right
now that II the election were held to-
day Hughes would carry New York by
$4,000, yes, nearer 100000. Republican
prospects are growing with every "a
hours. 1 am just as confident we shall
carry New York as am that we shall
carry Pennsylvania. The Mexican
question and the eight-hour law are
issues the Democrats cannot success
fully overcome, and the tariff is an i'm
portant issue which is proving a
troublesome matter for the Demo-
Gratis"
Senator Fall expressed strong hopes
that the Republicans will regain con-
troll of the Senate, but admitted it is
going to be hard fight.
In New Mexico. while the State is
close, I am sure we shall elect the
Republican candidates for State offices,
a United States senator and give the
electoral vote to Hughes"
Declares Ohio is Republican
Why this studied effort on the part OF
the Democratic chiefs and managers to
make Ohio appear a doubtful State in
the coming election?" observed Rud X.
Hynicka, of Cincinnati. Republican
national committeeman for Ohio, at the
Willard. us it because the Democrats
want to keep up the courage OF their
party members that they claim OHIO
to be doubtful? Why, Ohio Is not
bit more doubtful than Vermont. yet
Chairman Mccormick and others are
persistently asserting that the Demo-
cracy may carry the Buckeye State
lust as he is insisting that New York.
New Jersey and a few other sure Re-
publican States will go Democratic.
There Is not the slightest possibility
tina. the Democrats will carry Ohio in
November.
I'm Cincinnati even Democrats are
admitting that the plurality in Hamil-
ton county for the Republicans VIII De
unprecedented. Some Of the Republic
ans are claiming that Hamilton county
will go Republican by 10000 or $4,000
"1'here Is not the utmost good feeling
among the people of Cincinnati for the
administration. This is attributable to
several things. but particularly to the
manner in which Cincinnati has lnen
treated by the administration. We be-
lieyed we were going to get Federal
reserve bank. as we should have done,
but lust when it looked like we had II
Mr.. Baker, who was then mayor OF
Cleveland, came here to Washington
and the bank went to Cleveland. Then
the administration transferred the dis
trict auorneyship to Columbus. Gin
cinnati has invited the President to
speak to her people on several occa-
sions, but he has never found time to
do so. We had hoped recently we
might get one of the new laad banks
but in the light of what has gone be-
fore there appears little prospect.
You may put it down that Ohio Is
not doubtful State at all, and that it
will give the Republican candidates an
overwhelming plurality"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
!. OnIy Grizzlies Wanted Here

p. Goldsmith's Sons manufactufe
baseballs Some time ago the Officials
of the company discovered that one,
legged man can sew baseball covers as
swiftly and as neatly as his more for
tunate brother with two good legs
Since that time the firm through the
cooperation with charitable agencies has
given a number of one-legged men en-
ployment, and thus has enabled them to
become independent, self-respecting cit
liens. The officers have Furthermore
made it known that they welcome the
application of such men for employment.
Business men who contribute large
sums to charity, and the heads Of the
agencies which administer such funds
will do well to pattern after the plan
adopted by P. Goldsmith's Sons. as one
Of the safest and sanest methods Of
eliminating dependents that has yet
been devised-Des Moines Capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
WEBER POND

Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Rowe are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
Of a son, which occurred at their home
September goth.
Mrs. Abbie Strong accompanied her
son, w. E. Strong, to Boston Moncay.
where she will visit relatives and
friends for an indefinite time.
Alma Robbins went to Noifeboro.
N H., Friday for the senior year at
BREWSTER Academy.
Vinton Hussey and Hayes Webster
Of Bucksport Seminary We're at their
respective homes for the week end.
Deaconess Inez Webster has gone to
Morristown, N. j., to visit her sister.
Mrs. A. N. Phillips.
Charles Caldwell OF Lynnfield, Mass,
is a guest at the home Of w. E. Strong
Maurice S. Robbins went Monday to
Orono, where he enters the University
Of Maine. He intends taking the course
in electrical engineering.
Rev. J. w. Rutler of North Vassal-
boro was guest Thursday at the
homes of A. o. Humes and Mrs. Eta
Barrows.
Mrs. E. E. Dow and daughter Vtr-
ginia are passing the week at Capitol
Island.
Ephr:am Clark has closed his cot
tage at the Campground and gone TO
North Turner to visit his daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Perkins closed
their cottage Tuesday and went to
their home in Maiden, Mass.
al
Webster's cottage Wednesday after
noon. They will hold an extra meeting
all day Sept. ~. at the same cottage. A
picnic dinner will be served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Crosby Of Fairfield
pleasantly entertained a party OF
friends in honor Of their aunt. Mrs. 8.
A. Thaxter Of Pembroke. Mass. at WI
ona cottage in Robbins grove, Sept. II.
Those present beside Mrs. Thaxter, were
Mrs, Martha Clark Of Lowell. Mass.
Mrs. Walter Brick. New York. Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar McCausland. Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Clark and Master Richard Whit
new. Gardiner: Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. b.
Dinsmore. and family. Mr.. and Mrs. 8.
| a. Clark. Mrs.. Carrie Osgood, Mr.. and
urs. VIII Jones. Miss Evelyn Drawn.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Harry Worthing. MI. and
Nh. d. w. Wofthing and Master Wal
| ter. Mrs, Helen Wofthing. Mrs. r. B.
werthing. lGr. and Mrs. g. G. Parmen-
ter and Master Algier. Mrs. Hattie
Chadvick. Lovett Boyd Edwin Jordan.
an Of Branch Mills. Mr.. and Mrs.
frank Farrinston. Ralph Gerrisie and
Mr.. and Mrs.. Buszell. Augusta; Mr. and
Mrs., Warren Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. E F.
Marden and family. Miss Anna Bryant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Columbus. o. Sept. 22.-Though
there were but three class races on
this afternoons program of Grand Cir
cult racing, it was impossible to finish
one of the events, as rain put the
track out of condition when some of
the interested drivers were asking
that the shutdown rule be observed and
that the sixth heat of the 2:06 pace
be deferred. The shower cut short the
discussion and the race in which Judge
Ormonde and Barlight had won the
first two from Auto Zombro before the
judges took hand Prior to the third
mile. they put Dick Mcmahon up be-
hind Zombro and warned Valentine
that he must try with Judge Ormonde.
Auto Zombro broke and dropped out
Of the fight that lasted to the very
finish with Fred Russell nosing out
Judge Ormonde in 2.03 IA. Barlight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
AN A R T.ILLERY
SALUTE GIVEN AT
Upton, INDIANA

Upton, Ind. Sept. 22.-Mr. Hughes
was welcomed at Upton today by an
artillery salute. Schools were dismiss
ed and the pupils marched to Lake
Erie park, where Mr.. Hughes spoke
briefly.
The Hughes special reached Elwood
nearly 50 minutes late. Raymond Rob-
ms endeavered to speak in place of the
nominee but the crowds called for
Hughes. In his rear platform talks the
nominee reiterated briefly his views on
Republican doctrines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

New York, Sept. 22-American BUSH
ness men,. aided by the Federal Reserve
Bank system will be able successfully
to Withstand the shock Of European
competition after the war. in the opin-
ion Of Charles Hamlin, member and for
mer governor of the Federal Reserve
Board. His views were expressed at the
annual dinner of the Institute Of Ac-
countants last night. He said In part:
Il estimate that the wealth Of the
United States has increased during the
last two years by $4,000, 100000. Bank
deposits have increased between So
000,000.O00 and $7,000,000,000 and the
stock Of gold has increased more than
500. 100000. Since the first of the year
the importations Of gold have amounted
to $46O.000.0o0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
ALL RACES UNFINISHED IN THE
GRAND CIRCUIT AT COLUMBUS

was a good third. Just as the finishing
mark was passed, Valentine reached
over and struck Snow. driver of Fred
Russell, with his whip.
Fred Russell did not carry the ar
gument so we'll in the fourth heat and
it was won by Judge Ormonde, that
also got the fourth one in slow time.
In the auction pools. Judge Ormonde,
Fred Russell and Auto Zombro were
well played in the order named.
Pittsburgh, second choice to M. L.
J.. won the 200 trot that lasted five
heats. In both the third and fourth
miles Pittsburgh made breaks that let
M. L. ]. have the right of way.
For Young Todd, that earlier in the
week won a heat in 2:02 IA, there
was an easy victory in the 2:1S pace.
Still he failed to land in straight
heats, as two breaks caused him to
finish last in the third mile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
PILES CURED ATH0ME BY
new ABSORPTION METHOD.

II you suffer from bleeding, itching, blind
or protruding Piles, send me your address,
and I will tell you how to cure youreelf at
home BY the new absorption treatment;
and will also send some Of this homo treat
meut FREQ for trial. with references from
report immediate relief and speedy cures.
Send no money, but tell others Of this
offer. Write today to Mrs.. n. Summer,
Box P, Notre Dame, Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
u, s, BUSINESS men AIDEDBY
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK SYSTEM
STAND COMPETITION after WAR
of Board Expresses BeNo Nation Has Enjoy
ed War Prosperity AmercaShoud Prepare for Reaction

mo nation In the world has even en-
joyed the prosperity that this country
now enjoys"
Mr.. Hamlin said he felt that this
time was one in which American bust
ness men ought to be conservative in
order to prepare for the inevitable re-
action. Commencing the Federal Re-
serve system, he said:
Never again will this country see
collapse of credit such as we have
often seen in the past Never again will
there be q currency famine such as we
experienced in 1907. I am convinced,
from a careful review Of the situation,
that the great prosperity of today is on
ly forerunner Of the great prosperity
of the future"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

had better not speak in the open air.
The crowd wanted to hear Hughes,
however. and shouted for him. The
nominee spoke for\ 10 minutes. disre-
garding signals from members of his
party to sit down.
At Muncie another crowd greeted
Mr.. Hughes. He confined his short
talks mostly to the tariff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

The Republican vote in Fldred town
ship, Penn. has Increased 100 per cent.
last year the township had one Repub-
lican and this year It has two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Mrs. F. G. Woodman. Miss Ara Wood
man and Master Kenneth Of Fairfield.
Mr.. Lilly of Boston was a weekend
guest Of BENZ. Ballard at Camp Ellis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
VASSALBORO

NORTH-Mr. ard Mrs. Ray Nesbit
the receiving congratulations on the
arrival Of a baby boy. on Sept. 21.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

and hurt 50 that I was AZ
most crazy. aud I could not
sleep. and had to walk the
floor at night. My hair Ill
fell out and I was almost
bald. Twas IN tho house for
two weeks.
1.-The trouble lasted abouo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
ALMOST BALD WITH
ECZEMA ON HEAD
Started with B|istery PimpIes.
Itched so Badly and Hurt so
Was Almost Crazy.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

Il had eczema which started with bis
terry rimples along the edge Of my hair and
went all over my head. II itched 30 badly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

treatments. but they did not do M any
good. Then got c2ko q Cuticura Soap
and ono box Of Cuticura OlntmenA and tn .
few days l saw little ane hairs coming.
Now I am entirely healed ard have No
MARKS Of any kind" (Signedl A. Freoieres
PlAntsville, Conn. July 20. 1915.
Sample Each Free by Mail
with s2-p. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard sCuticura, Dept. T. Dso.
ton.'e Sold ehrougaoue - weld.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-12-21
N. {. CHURCH NOTES.

The Choral Society gave splendid
program to q fairly well filled house
last Thursday night
The Ladies Aid bazaar was a splen-
did success. They had a good sale and
realized goodly sum of money from
their effort.
Our District Superintendent was
with us last Sunday and preached st
the morning service He will be here
again to hold the Fourth Quarterly
Conference, January 3, 1917.
The Sunday School is busy planning
and prscticing for the Christmas enter.
tainment, to be given next Sunday
night. The School 10 expecting q big
attendance at this service. Next Sun,
day morning the Pastor will preach 4
special Christmas sermon. There vii
be special music at this service, suit
able TO the occasion. An earnest invi
tstion is given for all to attend tn,
services Of the Church.
CHAs. u NORMAN, Pastor.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-12-21

The longest stretch over which con-
msrcial wireless messages have ,ver
been sent extends from Hawaii to To-
kyo, q distance OF 1856 miles. Wire
less communication was established
between the United States and Japan
November Is, via this route, when
the president sent greetings to the
Japanese emperor. From the January
Popular Mechanics Magazine.