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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27
JAPAN LEADERS.
 FRIENDLY AYERS { HILBERT H. GARY
Steel Magnate Says They Are Anxious for Amicable
 Relations With U. $.

St. Louis, Oct. 27-The leading men of Japan are anxious for permanent peaceable and friendly relations with the United States, Ebert H. Gary, president of the American Iron & Steel Institute. declared here today in an address at the semi annual meeting of the organization. MT. Gary's talk was given in response to a request from the Institutes directors that he discuss his summer trip to the Orient, where he visited the Philippines, China and Japan.
 For some time there have been suggestions" he said, ''in public and in prixAte, in the United States and ir Japan as well, that, for numerous reasons not necessary to recall, there was possibility, if not likelihood, of active hostility between the two countries. Whenever either govern
 nent has decided to provide an addi- Stional warship someone in the other country has been prompt in charging that this meant preparation for war between these two nations.
 T said repeatedly, on my own re- spnsibility, making no claim except that I believe I could accurately rep resent public sentiment that a large majority of the people of the United States did not desire. but would de- plore and stubbornly oppose, war with Japan, except in self-defense, and that they were of the opinion there is not now nor will be any cause for serious trouble or disagreement: that there need be no conflict of opinion which could not be finally and satisfactorily settled by mutual negotiation and consideration. I also expressed the belief that our governmental admin istration is and would be inclined to- ward this most desirable exercise of authority. To all this am sure this large company of representative busi- ness men will heartily subscribe, I would repeat and emphasize the sem tinents thus expressed.
 And now, gentlemen, I am here to say to you in words just as emphatic and in a belief no less absolute that the leading and controlling men of Ja- pan are equally anxious to have a continuance, permanently, of the peaceable and friendly relations now existing. between these two countries That there may be exceptions may go without saying; twould be usual and need excite no surprise nor fear if such is the fact. Still I have no positive information on which to base this conjecture. I had good oppor- tunity to ascertain the real situation, though my visit to Japan was compar- atively short.
 '"The most prominent and influen- tial men in Japan are outspoken in their profession of friendship toward the United States"
 MT. Gary said that, basing his opin- ion upon inquiry and study, he has concluded that Japan desires that China shall become firmly establish ed as a sound. peaceful. progressive, prosperous and rich government with free and open seaports," with all out side countries on a just and profitable basis.
 Discussing conditions in China, he described the government there as "an h onest, unselfish, capable, industrious and harmonious organization" which | realized that the country had not kept
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27

yourself, they say, with all your arms and legs shamefully remaining vhare they were meant to be, and think how gloriously you might be trimmed of them members if it hadn't been for Woodrow. Maybe now they say. you'll go down to a ripe old age and never know the blessedness of living the greater part of your life as blind as . mole, with part of your jaw decaying some whero in the trench where the shell exploded.
 Hook at my house. they say, and then vote for Woodrow if you dare. It stands like it did yesterday and year before last, when-if it hadn't beenf for the way Woodrow did-it might be-one of the finest piles of bricks and ashes ever desert cd by tho last starved rat Wen never be full of picturesque ruins and graves of babies that starved to death. like them that makes Belgium 50 grand, whilst Woodrow is per- mitted to settle things in the way brainy men would settle theml "H you want to know how we feel about Woodrow Wilson, they say, take look at Maggie, my wife, and Dora, and Edward, and little John. the baby. Since my wages went up and there's no lay-offs they are as shamefully fat as cartridges and as disgracefully happy as larks. It is an awful condition for civilized women and children to be inl But for this outrageous man, Woodrow Wilson, they might all now he hap oily starving to death on the thin charity supplied by the kind d-hearted Mexicans, or delightfully."- dead from 2 bomb dropped by an airship. Poor little Johnl When I think that, if it hadn't been for the way Woodrow handled things, the saucy, fat baby might now be 8 sweetly reminiscent red spatter on the sidewalk, l can hardly contain myself. l can never forgive Woodrow for not making the United Sfates { sweet scene of mur- der and rapine and ruined honest" | You t1alka me sickI" said Joe. 'fWho talks Hlka that7" ~ l The Big Cop ladghed.
 . r"Well. what else does it mean, Joe7" he asked, "when they roast Woodrow for not leaping into a war1 l You can't have war without the up- to-date trimmings. I can't see but that the only grouch they have against Woodrow is that he kept tho country . land of peace and made it a land of plenty"
 l "sure. Mikel" said Joe cheerfully.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27
The OvercOatS

A showing that reflects credit upon our metHods-in both material and workmanship. Included are the plain Chesterfield Box in black, and gray fancy overcoatings. The loose fitting, fufl-back Balmacaan with convertible colla also smart short Box Models with velvet collars, in single and double-breasted styles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27

of 23 per cent" .1 .:' /.
 There are rural school districts in California, according to MT. O'Brien, with only 50-day school term. He says Colorado has only 55-day school term. Illinois, A days; Iowa, 40 days: North Dakota, 20 days; South Dako- ta, 50 days; Tennessee, 55 days, and Texas 30 days. He says there are other states in which the campaign for longer school term should be waged in and out of season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27

Discussing business conditions, Mr. Gary urged exercise of caution and preparedness for any "unfavorable changes He said he believed if the present "hnprotective tariff laws re- mained unchanged there would be competition from foreign sources af- ter the war which would fadversely and perhaps disastrously, affect Amer jean industry and American labor''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27

The cornerstone of Princeton's new half million dollar dining hall was laid. It is the gift of Mrs. Russell Sage and other friends Of the univer- sity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27
Boys Knee Pants

You save BOG on every pair you buy; regular Sc qualities; blue twills, corr duroys, and fancy mix lures; all fast E0A to IT years; at.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27

They are good values at 39c-and customers can see it; some buy three and four at one time; made of good suitings in full h pes with q AA
 snapper front; SSs price -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27
Boys School BlOuSeS

The grade that sells reg ularly at 39c; made of splendid quality of percale in stripes and plain white; made with open cuffs and attached collars; full cut and we'll made; a A- sizes 6 to 16; <- special aO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-27
The OvercOats

You should see these garments and compare them with the $20 grades so prominent throughout the city; three quarter length box overcoats in rich oxford and plain black; also a splen- did variety of new models-medium, full-back styles, as well as the luxu- rious Double -bresated Listers, cut big and roomy for automobiling. In fact. in this showing we have every kind of coat that is popular.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
Afternoon Session

The Governor and Council held but
brief session in the afternoon. passing
two orders and adjourning to the regular
September meeting, which was called for
?. NJ. on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The orders
Ordered that the recommendations of
the superintendent of the Maine School
for the Feeble Minded for changes In the
salaries of the attendants. matrons and
cooks in the employ of said institution
as contained in his letter to Councillor
Burnham under date of Aug. %, 1916, is
hereby approved
The recommendations were for the fol-
lowing scale Of wages: Attendants, s27
for the first month and $50 after three
months; women attendants, s22 first
month. s24 after three months and s26
after six months: matrons of girls dor
mitories. $40 to $32; cooks, s27 for first
month. $50 after three months.
Ordered, that the State Highway Com
mission be authorized and requested to
expend not exceeding s3oO0 Immediately in
re-surfacing the main trunk road as laid
out by said commission. in the town of
Thomaston, beginning at Creek Hill
bridge, and extending for a distance of
approximately l 4-10 miles in the direc-
ton Of the City of Rockland; said amount
to be taken from the maintenance fund.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
COLONIAL THEATRE
Frank Keenan, in 1.-THE Phantom" .
Detective Story; De Wolf Hopper in
"Poor Papa" Comedy; Pathe
News; a Comedy Of the Universal
Program

A top7notch show with plenty of
thrills and plenty OF laughs is what
the management of the Colonial
Theatre presents for today only.
In The Phantom" Mr.. Frank Keen
an holds the central role in one of
the greatest detective stories ever put
on the screen, and plays the part so
wonderfully that spoken words could
have added naught to the perform
ance.
Frank Keenan, as "The Phantom. a
notorious gentleman. receives a call
from a great detective requesting him
to leave the city. Using the detec-
tive's card he goes to a house party
given by Mr.. Bereton, who owns a
valuable necklace. His purpose is to
steal this necklace but he falls in love
with his hostess daughter and gives
up an excellent chance to take the Jew
els. In the party is a supposed doc
tor, who is also after the jewels. Dur
ing the night the necklace disappears
and by clever sleuthing THE Phan-
tom" recovers 1t, which brings the
picture to . thrilling nnish.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
New Corporations.

The following corporations have ha
proved by the Office of the attorney
general Of the State of Maine:
Baker, Vawter & Wolf Co., organ
ICED Aug. %, at Portland for the pur-
pose Of conducting a general auditing
and accounting business. Capital
stock, 100000; all common: par value,
800; nothing paid in; shares sub
scribed. IL. President, Albert F. Jones,
Portland; treasurer, T. L. Croteau,
Portland; clerk. James E. Manter.
South Portland; directors. Albert F.
Jones, T. L. Croteau. A. B. Farnham.
J P. O'Donnell. Charles w. Hamilton.
all Of Portland. Approved, Aug. 80.
Camp Warren. organized Aug. 2s at
Denmark. Me. for the purpose Of car
rying on a general boys and girls
summer school camps business. Cap
ital stock. $4,000: all common; par
value. 800; paid in 5000; shares sub
scribed. 8. President. Blanche Hirsch,
New York City; treasurer. Clara Ats
chul. New York City; clerk. Edwin s..
Head, Denmark, Me-; directors,
Blanche Hirsch, Clara Altschul and
Ferdinand W. Herr. all Of New York
City. Approved Aug. 80.
Charlemont Pyrites Company, or
Eanized Aug. 20 at Kittery. to engage
in a genera, mining business, etc.
Canital stock. $25o.000; Ill common:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
A Proclamation

The following proclamation was issued
on Wednesday. Aug. 30, by Governor Oak
ley c. Curtis of Maine:
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
To the People of the State of Maine:-
Whereas. the Maine State Sunday
School Association has called my atten-
ton to a general movement having for
it's object the arousing Of interest in Sun
day school work and increasing Of Sun
day school attendance, and has requested
me to issue a proclamation for the pur-
pose of advancing this movement In the
State of Maine. and
Whereas, the Maine State Sunday
School Association has appointed Sunday.
October eight. one thousand nine hun
dred and sixteen. as Go to Sunday
School Day" to be observed with appro-
pirate exercises by Sunday schools OF All
denominations represented in the asso-
citation:
Therefore. I. Oakley c. Curtis. Cover
nor Of Maine. do hereby proclaim Sum
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
The I'd Me. Boys Vote

1t was announced Wednesday by
Secretary Of State j. E. Bunker that
he had been advised from Washing
ton that the secretary Of war had
completed arrangements whereby all
the I'd Maine Infantry boys would be
enabled to vote on Sept. II next. The
boys are now scattered over a some
what wide territory along the Mexi-
can border in Texas, but will be as
sembled al Laredo, Texas on that day
and have the opportunity to vote for
the men Of their choice at the same
time the people here at home are vot-
ing.
The election among the soldier boys
will be conducted by the highest three
commissioned officers, including Col.
Frank NJ. Hume. commanding the
regiment, who will count the ballots
and forward the same to the secretary
Of State in Augusta by mail.
Secretary of State Bunker says
that. as the law does not require 1t.
no arrangements will be made for the
returns to he reported by telegraph.
though if the result in the State
should he close. he might do so on his
own responsibility.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31

The Journal was shown a few days
ago a copy of one of the old news
papers published on the Kennebec
river when Maine was a part of Mas
sachusetts. not having become a State.
The paper. which was in the possess
sion of Bert l.. Frazee Of Winthrop
Center. was the American Advocate
and kennebec Advertiser. published
by Nathaniel Cheever and was of the
issue Of Feb. s. 1917. 1t was a small
sheet Of four pages with four COL
unns to page. The paper contained
but little in the way of local news.
the space outside Of the ADVERTISE
1nents being devoted to national and
general news. the doings of Congress
being recorded under the head of Ma
tional Legislature" Some space was
also devoted to Political Miscellany."
The paper. notwithstanding its age is
well preserved and in good condition
and considered as a whole is very in
teresting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
A YOUNG MISS Who
APPRECIATES THE K, J.
AND THE HOME P,Q,

Two little ones approached the gen.
ial vendor of Uncle Sans wares.
Their heads hardly came above the
broad shelf and the pink bows on the
young ladys hair matched the delicate
pink of the fair ones cheeks, while
the smile that played now and then
across her countenance gave evidence
that this was a gala day for her and
her robust consort, who was several
inches shorter and several shades
browner making plain the fact that
the great outdoors was claimant to at
least his waking hours. His cap was
tilted a trifle and the bleached tow,
evidence Of the work Of sun and posi-.
BILE rain. was combed and brushed to
satisfactory smoothness by some
mother who didn't raise this boy to
be a Soldier, or by that dear aunte
with whom the couple were visiting.
Where can | buy a paper" was
the query that came from the fair
young lady.
Said vendor Of Uncle Sans wares,
having recollection Of his little ones
at home thrust suddenly upon him, re-
piled: Il guess you will have to 60
up the street to Mr.. Smiths store, do
you know where it is?'
"Oh yes, ! know where It is. but
thought you kept the Kennebec Jour.
nal here"
mo. we don't keep any newspapers
here to SELF replied the admirng
vendor and the thoughts Of his own
little family was still with him, while
behind the little couple. was line Of
waiting public, led by a bewhiskered
crouch that wanted to walk over the
little folks, but was contenting HIM
self by pounding his spectacles on his
empty paw and chewing the nigh end
Of his luxuriant growth, like Har'
lem goat.
Don't you keep ANY papers here"'
again came the inquiry.
mo, we don't keep any papers 10
SELL" came the CHEEKY response. totally
unmindfu' of the waiting crowd.
We'll" and young America coula
hold himself no longer. THIS is
funny post office, up Home. We can
get the Kennebec Journal in our posi-
Office"
You CAM"
yep. Up home OUR POST Of
FICE is a STORE" and the coupe
wheeled in high dudgeon. and led oy
the sturdy young hopeful went forth 70
battle with the traffic Of Water street
| in a rush hour, while the groucn
passed up a near smile and remarked
that ''Twas a pretty good day ana
wondered all day long what made MIN
feel so funny and the cheerful ven
dor gazed absently after the deparuns
pair and made a mistake OF 10 cen's
in charge, which he afterward allowea
was worth it,
What was it Mother used to read N
the Big Book. about the Little Cniiu'
| I guess we'd better look II UP agaln
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
,een offered him by reliable business
nen. The petition Is dated Aug q, 1916.

Tho Orders.
The following orders were passed by
the Council during the session:
Whereas, it appears that by reason OF
detours made through the towns of Cliff
ton and Eddington while repairs were
being made on the highway between Ban
gor and Ellsworth on account of the in
creased travel of automobiles, the high
ways in said towns were damaged beyond
ordinary repair.
1t is therefore recommended that the
State Highway Commission set apart
from the maintenance fund the sum Of
500 for repair of the said highways.
Ordered, that the State treasurer be
and hereby is authorized to pay from the
special fund, known as the Department
stationery, etc, the following amounts:
George w. Merrill. Augusta, $4.55; B. E.
Carter, Mng. Sun Typewriter Co., s65.94;
Lee-Fox Mfg. Co., Boston. $47.25; Mani
fold Supplies Co., Boston, SIS; Loring.
Short & Harmon. Portland, 1883; Yaw-
1924; total s30157
Order was passed adjusting the case OK
certain persons, who, through misunder-
standing or mistake had paid into the
State treasury a larger fee for the regis
tration of moter vehicles than the law
requires and sums amounting to s64 were
charged to receipts of registration fees
for motor vehicles.
Order, authorizing Marion Porter of
Bangor, an agent for the protection OF
children. to place in her hands the chill
dren Of Jesse E. Smith and wife of Dex-
ter said children being State paupers. 1t
was further ordered that she may place
the oldest child in the State School for
Girls, If she deems it advisable.
Ordered, that the weekly compensation
OF the clerks In the Office of the State
Board of Health and the department Of
vital statistics be increased follows. to
be effective from July ], 1916: Mary A.
Creighton from s12 to $14 Beatrice F.
Young from s12 to s14: Inez V. Creighton
from s11 to s13: Olive E. Killan1 from SO
to s12; Gertrude NJ. Carver from 50 to 81: :
Florence s. Choate from 80 to so; Grace
NJ. stilkey from 50 to so.
Ordered. that whereas a bond Of the
state of Maine for 5000. issued in 1859 and
payable Oct. I, 1880 has recently been
presented for payment: ordered that said
bond be paid from the State contingent
fund.
Ordered. that the State land agent he
and is hereby authorized to lease two
small lodges located on the west side of
Rodericks Head, Swans Island, term of
, said lease to be left to the discretion Of
said land agent.
An order providing for the payment of
the expense of various trips out of the
State made by Sec. A. G. Young Of the
State Board of Health on business con-
nected with that department was referred
to the committee on accounts for the
usual investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
State House Chat

Life is not all a series OF pleasures
for the Maine Forestry Department
men in the woods as may be seen by
a remark added to the last report re-
ceived from Amos Fl. Archie. who Is
stationed on 10 Mary mountain, Nor
cross. in Piscataquis county. 1t was
written in as part of the days work
of Aug. 2s. but was probably little
more strenuous than the daily routine
of watching for forest fires. He said:
was almost eaten up by a bear to-
day"
David Talbot Of Rockland was WIS.,
itor at Wednesdays Council meeting.
The Governors Council now has but
FIVE members, Councillor Charles M.
Sleeper Of South Berwick. 1st District,
having sometime ago resigned to ac-
cept the position of collector of the
port Of Portland and Councillor Silas
T. Lawry Of Fairfield, 4th District,
having recently resigned to accept the
position Of postmaster of his home
town.
State Superintendent of Schools
Glenn w. Starkey was at his office
Wednesday for the Governor and
Council meeting, returning in the late
afternoon to the Beach. where he
plans to remain until after Labor Day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE
1.-THE Girl He Couldn't Buy"

The Camplin Comedy Co. presented
at the matinee and evening perform
ances Wednesday the drama, The
Girl He Couldn't Buy" an interesting
play from beginning to end and each
of the performances drew a good-slz-
ed audience. The play concerned the
experiences of many a shop-glrl who
is working for small wages and at the
same time trying to live an honest and
upright life.
Miss Kathleen Barry portrayed the
character Hope Nelson the heroine
in an admirable manner. Charles kar-
mont appeared as David Burnham
who enters the life of the heroine as
tempter The tragic situations or the
play were relieved by the comedy,
which was introduced by Ashton New
ton as Flip" Edwards, and Glenn Ar
zoe as Kitty Burns. Lloyd Wertman
pIaved the part of the Grab"
The play was given a fine scenic pro-
duction, all the property being carried
by the company.
Today's Play
The company will present at the
matinee and evening performances to-
day another big New York success,
The Road to Happiness" This play
was William Hodges rural comedy of
last season.
The four acts take place in a north
ern New York village, seml-rural
community where Whitman is car
penter by day and tolls over his law
books at night. Something of the
youth Of Abraham Lincoln is said to
be reflected in the character Of this
sturdy young villager and would-be
lawyer, Jim Whitman" The love ro-
nance Of Whitman Is involved in the
mystery OF little baby founding left
on the doorsteps Of the squire, the vii
lage magnate. The squire accuses his
step-daughter with its motherhood
and Whitman comes to her defence.
There is a village feud with many ex-
citing episodes, the most exciting be-
ing that in which the squire's party
tries to tar and feather Whitman.
The play has been described by one
Of the critics in Chicago, where it ran
for twenty-five weeks, as being Sag
Harbor," Way Down East" and The
Man from Home" all rolled into one.
The dialogue is declared to be full of
native humor and to run the gamut
from smiles to tears with plenty of
heart interest throughout.
A magnificent production has been
provided for this play by Mr.. Champ
lin. so as to give it the proper rural
atmosphere.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31

That the many people from otn''
states who are passing their vaca'io'
days in Augusta and vicinity are Gun
cerned about the impending nauon
wide railroad strike is evidenced y.
the large number Of inquiries wni.r
have been received at the Name zen.
trail ticket Office within the past 10.
days. Quite a number Of vacationisus
left for their homes yesterday an.
probably the remaining days OF W.
week. Or at least before next Mon0sS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31

day. October eighth, one thousand nine
hundred and sixteen. as "Go to Sunday
School Day." and commend to the peo-
pie the observance Of this day by at
tendinA at Sunday school in the church
of their choice.
Given under my hand and the great seal
Of the State of Maine, in the Executive
Chamber at Augusta, on this THIRTEEN
day OF August in the year OF our Loro
one thousand nine hundred and sixteen,
and of the State of Maine the ninety
seventh.
q. 81 OAKLEY {. CSRIls'
BY the Governor.
JOHN !. BUNKER,
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31

The comedy is really clever. not one
Of the silly type, but really humorous
from the start to the finish. 1t Is a
novelty in comparison with some, as
it speaks the truth in a funny way.
Do not forget that on Friday and
Saturday we show the old Imp favor
ite Florence Lawrence in a Bluebird
also the mysteries of Myra. "-Advt