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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08
SUPT. SMITH URGES
AGAINST PATCHING
UP SCHOOL BUILDING
Unable to Attend Annual Meet
ing but Places His Recommen-
dations Before Readers Of the
Journal
STATE OF MAINE,
State Superintendent OF Public Schools
Augusta, May 5, 1916.
To the Editor.
Kennebec Journal,
Augusta, Maine.
STATE OF MAINE.

0SSS1t
My Dear Sir:
An appointment made many weeks
ago for Monday evening prevents my
attending the annual school meeting
and I hope you will permit me to use
the columns Of the Journal to express
my views with reference to the provis
ion Of suitable school conditions f.,r
the pupils on the west side.
Especially I desire to urge that no
action will be taken which will result
in the patching up Of the present
Smith building. This structure, I un-
derstand. is about so years old and it
is we'll known that the principles of
schoolhouse construction have within
that period been absolutely revolu-
tionized. In no respect whatever does
the interior of the present Smith
building conform to modern standards
Of schoolhouse construction. The
rooms are so inadequately lighted that
there is no question that many pupils
who have attended this school have
been subjected to most serious eye
strain. The most casual visitor TO the
rooms must observe this fact More
over, this lighting cannot be changed
except by narrowing some OF the
rooms to such a point as to cause an
excessive crowding Of pupils or an I'M
economical distribution Of the teach
ing force. A system Of ventilation is
entirely lacking and one that would be
satisfactory could not be installed ex-
cept by the construction of new stacks
and a new system that would involve
the expenditure Of large sum- The
rooms are so high that there must be
great waste in fuel cost. and besides
the rooms of this height present q
gloomy and unhomelike atmosphere to
which it is not reasonable to commit
children for several hours each day.
The staircases are altogether insult
able for children to climb several
times daily, and to change them and
make the wells fireproof, as ought to
be done. must involve the expenditure
Of several thousand dollars. The third
floor of the building ought to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08
Domestic Science

LAS a part of liberal education in
creasing attention is given in. all types
of schools to preparation for house
hold occupation. On the housekeeper
falls the responsibility Of the care of
the home, the greatest and most i'm
portant factor in the health and hap
piness of the family. She plans the
dietary and in the majority Of homes
cooks the meals. Her knowledge and
care safeguards the health Of the
family and she is very largely respon-
sible for it's proper management and
efficiency. Upon her ability and train
ing rests most Of wat is accomplished
in an economic way. Her training is of
the greatest Importance, and a proper
knowledge of correct practice is essen
tial to the successful performance of
her duties.
1.-THE Introduction of such a course
las been long delayed in this city, and
it's beginning in the fall will be well
coined enthusiastically by the girls in
tie upper grades Of tie public schools,
and by the parents as we'll.
MY plan is to have the course very
largely practical, and include in addi-
ton to cookery household management,
household sanitation, and marketing.
A suitable place for the equipment is
in the basement Of the Cony High
school. If located there 1t may be run
IN connection with the High school
lunch counter so that it may be in a
measure self-supportlng.
Evening Schools
"The organization Of our evening
schools has been much the same dur
ing the past winter as in previous
years. The school for boys and men
has been maintained at Cony High
school and the school for girls and
women at the Smith and Webster
buildings. Courses in manual training.
sewing, millinery, freehand dra wing.
bookkeeping, stenography and type
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

H. j. Cross returned Saturday from
a fishing trip at Moosehead and brought
with him five handsome fish-two SAL
mon and three lake trout which during
the afternoon and evening were on ex
hibition in the south window Of Wee
ver's dining rooms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Mrs. N. w. White and grandson Dom
aid left on the 9.39 train Saturday morn
ing for the young mans home in Haver-
hill. Mass. where Mrs. White will make
a short stay and then visit her daugh-
ter, Miss Leona. at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

The ]. H. Cogan Co. has lust COM
pleted improvements in Its store in the
way Of installing two silent salesman
cases on the south side front, they be-
ing eight feet in length and with oak
bases. The cases add much to the at
Effectiveness Of the store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

VIM. ]. Devine does guaranteed up
holstery work. renovating. ETC., an
tique furniture refinished. New shop
at 81 Green street. phone 1O7S-M. Note
ad today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Augusta members Of the Knights of
Pythias are interested in the coming
session Of the Grand Lodge which will
be held next Wednesday. May II. in
Bangor. and it is probable that there
will be quite a delegation in attend
ance. 1t is understood that the Nth
ians of Bangor and those Of neighi\r-
ing towns will unite in entertaining the
visitors. The Grand Lodge has not met
in Bangor since 1910
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Miss Ruby Doherty Of this city was
one OF the successful fishermen at Cob
bosseecontee last Friday and is report
ed to have landed salmon that weigh.
ed three and one-half pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Sheriff Colby Getche1l, who had been
enjoying a recreation of a few days
at Sebec Lake, returned Saturday aft
ernoon to Augusta. The sheriff reports
that he found the fishing good and
made a satisfactory catch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Thomas Brennan and family, who had
heretofore been living on North Chest
nut street, moved last week into their
handsome new bungalow on Western
avenue and are much pleased with the
same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Seven people were baptized Sunday
afternoon at the Penney Memorial
church and received into church men,
bership. Next Sunday will be observed
as Mothers day" at this church and
the local branch Of the W. c. T. y.
will attend in . body the morning ser.
vfca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

demonstration Tuesday all day
Of S-16 Mogul farm tractor at Broad
acres Che Sturgis farm), Riverside.
Work in ploughing, narrowing and use
OF spreader by J. E. Mccormick &.
Sons implement men. The public cor
daily invited. and everything free
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Open cars were in operation Satur-
DAY afternoon and also Sunday after
noon on the Lewiston. Augusta & Wa
terville Street Railway 70 the first
time Of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08
ANOTHER RURAL FIRE
Firemen Drive Three Miles Saturday
to Fight Grass Fire

The f1remen were called out Satur-
day noon for the second time within a
few days because Of a threatening fire
in the rural districts Of the city, but
luckily neither blaze was accompanied
by any very serious results. Saturdays
call came in the form Of a telephone
message which stated that one of the
mills at Kennebec, four and a half
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

l.. B. Motherwell of the Portland Ex-
press-Advertiser staff was in the city
over Sunday as the guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Mother
we'll Of Cedar street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Mrs. William Bailey Of Windsor. who
q few days ago underwent surgical
treatment at the Mayfair hospital, Is
reported to be doing nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

WIN rheumatism all winter took
ffoi Caldwells treatment and re-
ported that he was entirely cured, and
telling his friends far and near the
wonderful thing Prof. Caldwell has
done for him.
Falmouth, Me, April %, 1911.
nave suffered with rheumatism for
v'er TWO years In my shoulders and
1sho' and at times so bad in my feet
could scarcely walk. Have doctored
S'a several physicians who were first
.ass' out without relief, until through
..7 recommendation of cured patient
" AUBURN. l took Prof. Caldwells
,;ea' and now I am feeling all
,a s"'' PAIN and swelling all gone and l
very grateful for my cure.
MRS. L. f.. WILLIAMSON,
NO" at IS High ST., Auburn, Me.
Augusta, Me-, April IA, 1916.
~. nave not been able to work since
July. Doctors said I had a bad
~. S' VI rheumatism and kidney trou-
w. VIZ, l was nervous, could not sleep
s"u nnally got so had I could not walk
IN 1ua''er OF a mile as I had difficulty
- breathing. First OF March l went
", rrof' Caldwell. determined to try
N as treatment. say-it has worked
. lhe magic. In o. bly, short time was
H''e 10 walk two miles which I did.
cr .an sleep soundly all night. MY
s S.pp'ed arm and knee has straight
tia ,u out-paip all stopped and the
" 0''gy trouble has vanished complete
DIV went to Il dance a week ago Fri
w. night ard danced every figure
hssrs aeatment beats anything ever
IA o. Any one wishing to write
sva ".e ABOUT 1t, will be glad to an
W. N. MOODY,
rr r. F. D. Gardiner. Me.
djse.s oa are suffering from any chronic
ars,ns no matter from what cause
tho . and earnestly desire to get
to p aes'ment that cures, 60 at once
s,rsa arof. caldwell's office, AZ Grove
a cura anu u; see him personally, and if
witho, e Is possible. begin treatmert
are 's suite delay =. Remember his offices
all c suited to the most exclusive ana
aden,ia, ''a a,ns strictly free and con-
day, r to P, NJ except Sunday, Mon 10
"sysdlt, hold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Miss Gladys Jack. who had for some
time past been at Rockland in her ca
pacity as professional nurse, has re-
turned to her home, 1863 State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08
Wonderful Cures
By Electricity
With a Single Application Prof. Cald.
we'll Can Infuse New Strength Into
Your Veins. Consultation Free.
People from the

People from the
surrounding towns
|are focking to his
office, 43 Grove
ls t r e e t, w h i c h
seems a fountain
of life where the
diseased and dis
!couraged take on
new hope. new
health and new
hap pin 9 g 8. and
every day patients
returning to their
homes. rejoi c 9
that they were led
to him and had
sufficient faith to
place their cases in
his hands.
One man who
has been suffering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

TWO cases of intoxication were heard
Saturday morning before the munich
pal court and the respondent in each
case was given q small flne,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

sumner Rowe Of Waterville was
among the visitors who passed q por-
ton OF Saturday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Breen arrived in
tho city Saturday evening from Rock
land and passed Sunday at their homo
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

Joseph Porter. who had been in the
city on business. left Saturday after.
noon for waldoboro,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08
GARDENS PLOUGHED

and narrowed in LIST class manner.
Prompt work, reasonable prices. Day or
eve. H. w, BAILEY, % Winthrop Court,
Augusta phone u. may5d2wkS"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08
Local Matters

Today the free demonstration Of
comfort-giv1ng foot devices begins at
Hersey's.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-08

The birth Of q son May 1 to Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Quincy OF Augusta has
been recorded at the ONCE Of the
city clerk.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
TO COMMEMORATE
DEATH POCAHONTAS
BIZ ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Nov. 30.-Plans are
being made by the Pocahontas Mem
orial Association to commemorate the
Booth anniversary of the death of
Pocahontas, daughter of the Indian
chief Powhattan, who saved the Vir-
ginia colony from starving and mas
sacre and als0 is credited with having
saved Che life of Captain John Smith.
A bronze statue o. heroic size has
been completed at a cost of $4,000
to be unveiled on Jamestown Island,
Virginia, in March, next year, the
Booth anniversary of Pocahontas'
death at Gravesend, England. A site
on the historic island has been dedi-
Gated by the association for the pres
ervation of Virginia antiquities and
the pedestal has been erected. For
ten years the Pocahontas Memorial
Association, with headquarters, has
been working for suitable memorial
and now has paid all but 81 700 on the
bronze statue. This sum, it is expect
ed, will be contributed by the time
the memorial is ready for dedicating
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
To REPLANT TREES
KILLED IN STORM

Cottage Hill, Nov. 2S.-The Fruit
Growers Association has arranged for
peach trees to replace those killed by
the storm. Steps were also takNa
to affiliate with the Gulf Coast Grow
ers' Association.
A committee has been appointed to
urge all those having citrus treA
from Griffin nurseries to have them
destroyed, as it is claimed that they
are the ones that are spreading the
citrus canker.
A large number of our people ab-
tended the first number of the Lyceum
Course, 1.-THE Pierces," at Moline
Thursday night.
Mrs. Harold and son Denver, spent
Thursday at the ]. G. White home
in Moline.
w. r. Williams spent Sunday at
home, returning to Pensacola Mon
day morning.
Saturday night over thirty of the
neighbors surprised Mr.. and Mrs. w.
E. Carr with an entertainment. "A
fine time was reported by all
Mrs. Weyrnier and little son. Of
Myrtle Grove, spent the weekend
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Reeve.
Most of the young people of Cot
tage Hill are expected home Tor
Thanksgiving. Misses Dora Cornelia
and Jessie Mckenzie from Bratt and
Misses Mathilda Gear and Mildred
Voris from Pensacola and Messrs.
Clarence Mckenzie from Bratt and
Ralph Voris from Pensacola.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
BIG TURTLE CAUGHT
IN PERDIDO RIVER

While trolling for fresh water trout
up in the Perdido river yesterday,
Judge William L. Johnson Taught a
turtle of the thunderhead variety,
and when the big creature was hauled
into the boat after much effort, it was
found to weigh 45 pounds.
Judge Johnson and Alec Hurst were
out after fresh water trout, and trav-
elled about three miles from the
mouth of the river, when the minnow
being used by Judge Johnson became
entangled, as he thought, in sunken
log. Stopping the boat, the trouble
was investigated, and it, was found
that, instead of the log, it had hooked
the huge turtle, and after much work
he was landed and the party started
for city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE
SHAKES WASHINGTON

Washington, Nov. S0-An earth
quake of some severity and lasting
more than an hour occurred during
the night and was disclosed this
morning on the records of the George
town University chronological OBJ
servatory. The first tremors began
at 10:22:30 p. M. The maximum
shocks came between 1898 and 1924.
and the disturbance died away at
IL: 40 p. m. The center of the dis
turbance was estimated at 1000
miles from Washington. It was
thought it might have been in the
West Indies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
WATSON CASE
GOES TO JURY
Continued From Page one.)


concluded that the only question at
issue was whether or not the lnaCrer
cited in the indictment was obscene
and whether or not the defendant was
responsible.
State Senator Samuel L. Olive, of
Augusta, opening for the defense,
told the jury that "the only thing you
have to decide in this case is whether
or not his (Watson's) attack on the
Roman Catholic organization in this
form tends to degrade or to uplift the
American people.
On resuming his statement to the
jury today, Watson took "full re-
sponsibility" for mailing the alleged
obscene matter cited in the indict-
ment against him. He had declined to
do this earlier in the trial although at
his previous tried he did SO.
IL had no physical connection with
the mailing" he said today. "But ]
knew it would be mailed and l take
full responsibility for mailing it."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
FLORIDA c. Of c.
WILL GET CHARTER

The papers Incorporating the West
Florida Chamber of Commerce have
been completed and filed with the
clerk of circuit court and its charter
will shortly be granted. This will
put this organization in position to
push the development of West Flor
ida in business like way, as the di
rectors desire.
Through the advertising they have
already started, Mr.. Drummond, the
, secretary, is in touch with the larg-
est canning factory in Ohio, which is
looking for tract of 5000 acres or
more of land suited to the growing
of vegetables. They propose TO es-
tablish plant and grow and can
their product as it comes from their
| own farms.
They desire soil suited to vegeta-
BILE growing, where labor can be Sc
| cured with which to grow and gather
them, where operatives can live
cheaply, and with good shipping ia
cilities.
] Mr.. Drummond states that he is
able to offer them the soil, with a
climate giving almost double the
length of growing season as COM
pared with Ohio.
The negro labor that have been
growing cotton prior to the advent
of the boil weeyil, and are accust-
| omed to outdoor work, and with
some intelligent training can be
made ideal laborers for the purpose
| of growing and delivering at the
| factory vegetables, and probably do
much of the common labor connected
with their preparation
The mild climate also makes it
unnecessary to construct buildings
for factory, warehouse, and for OPP
erative as in the North, and because
of the long growing season the work
can be carried on for double the
length of time that can be Done in
the North.
This section has the advantage of
adding several varieties of vegeta-
bles to the list of those grown north
as for instance, okra will produce
here over a period of five months and
cannot be grown north. Some fruits
can be added. Figs, it is stated
could be made most desirable ad-
dition.
From Altoona, Iowa, there is q
grower of flower bulbs and seeds
who, having answered the advertise
ment of the chamber of commerce
has decided to test this section by
planting several acres here for this
purpose this coming season ard ne
gotiations for the lands on which Il
: do this have about been closed.
What Mr.. Drummond contends il
needed most are some good practi
cal grain and live stock growers wh'
will live on their farms and demon
8 strate just what can be done.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
CASE OF SHOTS AT
NEPTUNE SETTLED

New Orleans, Nov. 30.-The case
growing out of the shooting of two
rifle bullets through the smoke stack
of the federal quarantine ship Nep-
tune near the mouth of the river last
Saturday, which shots quarantine
officials alleged were fired from the
British steamer Scythian, was settled
here today, United States District At
torney Guion announced. The govern
ment claims, Mr.. Guion said were sat
isfied by the Leyland line, owners of
the Scythian, giving bond of $500
guaranteeing repairs to the Neptune
and for loss of service of that vessel
resulting from the incident. The Scy-
THAN sailed today for Manchester.
England.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
Rapid Progress In Building
Bridge Over Shoal River

done under the supervision of County
Commissioner Davis. The contract
provides for frequent inspection by
government officers.
The work will be completed on or
before June so, 1917. The bridge
will connect for year-around travel
Camp Walton, Carriers and Melville
with Crestview and other points along
the Spanish Trail" and to the north
ward.
The Choctawhatchee bay and Santa
Rosa sound resorts have grown so in
popularity during>the last few years,
particularly among automobile tour
lists, that the need of good highway
communication has become most
urgent. Since most of the road is
through the Florida National Forest,
the government has beenaabIe to offer
cooperation in its construction, and
realizing the Importance of it, has
concentrated its road operations on
the one project.
In addition to the construction of
the bridge across Shoal river, local
forest officers have recommended the
expenditure of about $10,500 of gov
eminent funds for the improvement
of the Camp Walton-C restview high
way. The commissioners of Okaloosa
county, as well as number of pri-
vate individuals, will contribute lib
orally to the funds, and it is expect
ed that this road will be made one
Of the most popular of the laterals
from the Spanish Trail.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
CHINESE INDIGNANT
OVER FRENCH ACT
and you'll benefit by it

Tien-Tsin, Nov. 30.-France's ag-
gressive action in seizing a strip of
land from the Chinese and annexing
it to the French concession, has
aroused the deepest Indignation
among the Chinese Apopulation IN
Tien-tsin, and threatens to become a
subject of important international
negotiations.
The land seized is somewhat over
one-half of a mile square, and lies
Immediately south of the Tien-tsin
canal, which separates it from the old
part of the French concession. The
slip lies between the japanese and
British concessions.
Immediately following the forcible
seizure of the land by the French
consul-general, M. Henri Bourgeois.
and body of French troops and
policemen on October 20, Indignation
meetings were held in the Chinese
city, and crowd of five thousand
Chinese marched to the Chamber of
Commerce and demanded that inrm-
entail committees be sent to wa,t
upon various officials to pro,.s.
against China's submission to Frances
aggression.
Threats have been made that
French goods will be boycotted and
Chinese deposits will be withdrawn
from French banks, if the French per-
sist in retaining the land. Newspapers
are also advocating that additional
Chinese coolies shall not be permit
ted to go to France for agricultural
work unless the French government
restores the land.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
WOMEN SHOOT
AND KILL MAN
CONTINUED From Page One)

Sheriff F. NJ Nelson at Millville, and
lodged in the Jail Tuesday, charged
with kidnapping a girl named Laura
Royal from Blakeley, Ga. Lomineck
claimed to have married the girl on
reaching Florida.
Deputy Sheriff Sidney w. Howell
arrived here for the prisoner today,
and will leave tomorrow on the early
train for Georgia.
Panama City, Nov. 30.-Thos. Bur
nett, living at Millville for the past
few years, was arrested here today
and placed in Jail by Sheriff F. M.
Nelson, charged with numbering a
man named Wilks at Valdosta, Ca,
ten years ago.
Burnett maintains his innocence. A
reward of 800 for the apprehension
Of Burnett awaits the sheriff.
Burnett was from Valdosta, Ga,
and has a family at Millville.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-01
British Steamer Sunk
BY German Submarine

London, Nov 30.-Lloyds reports
the sinking of the British steamship
Reapwell.
A large German submarine on
Tuesday afternoon made an attack
without warning, according to Lloyds,
on the Brixham fishing fleet. Two
trawlers were sunk by gunfire and
bombs and another was disabled. The
masters and crews We're saved. The
submarine is reported to have fired
on the boats after the trawlers were
abandoned
The Reapwell, 3417 tons gross, was
built in 1900 at West Liverpool and
owned by the Reapwell Steamship
Company of London.