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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
Strong Plea for
Aged Minister'S
Pension Stipend !
Chicago Preacher-Edito Makes
Strong Plea for Methodist
Episcopal Retired Ministers
Fund at Sanford Sunday

Bridgton, Me-, Nov. 13.-"The pres
ent state Of the retired preacher is
deplorable though far better than it
has BEEN" declared the Rev. John T..
Brabner Smith editor. veteran preach
err, of Chicago, ILL.,, in an address at
the Methodist Episcopal church here
Yesterday in behalf of the campaign
for a fund of 100000 to pension the
preachers of the Maine Annual Con-
ference.
Dr. j. NJ. Frost, district superintend-
ent. endorsed the campaign and in
troduced the Rev. Smith. -
Dr. Smith said in part:
Practically all the Protestant
churches are making strenuous efforts
to provide pensions for the worn-out
preachers and adequate care of the
widows and dependant orphans of de-
ceased ministers. The average salary
Of the Protestant preachers is barely
$1,000. 1t is continually asked What
is the average salary of an American
minister and why he cannot save suf-
ficient money to take care of himself
and family in his old age?" The aver.
age salaries in the various derAmina-
tons are as follows:
Unitarian 1921; Protestant Episco-
pal 1894; Universalist 1914: Lutheran
S744; Presbyterian, North 1917: Pres
byterian, South, 1857, Methodist Epis-
copal SAL; Northern Baptist 1851;
United Brethren $547: Disciples 1927;
Southern Baptist 1894. These salaries
conclusively proof that If the preach
err were to save he would rob himself
md family of the necessities Of life
and cripple his own efficient services
az pastor and spreacher. The plan Of
the Methodist Episcopal church is to
give every retired minister $50 for
every year of active service. Thus.
pastor who has had 40 years Of active
service will receive $500. At the pres
ent time the conference pay as they
are able: some $40, some IS, some IS
aad some only SO for each year of ac-
tive service.
$15,000,o00 for Methodists
The Methodist Episcopal church has a
total membership Of 4.233,9ai. 1t has $3.50
regular pastors in charge. 4,lS6, 76s Sunday
school pupils and S25,S25 Epworth League
members. 1t has 30,4N churches worth
Sos, 759 81 and 1442s parsonages valued at
$34, GIG $50. But it has much more. 1t has
5000 retired ministers-men who have
broken their health or given the dew Of
their life in the service of the church,
1850 widows of preachers and 500 depend
ent orphans.
The contamination of this 1916 campaign
fund for 315,00o,ooo will give retiring
to every retired minister and
adequate care Of their widows and de-
pendent orphans.
DR.. Hingeley. the general secretary.
SAYS the Methodists are trying: First. to
establish retiring annuity or pension.
based on the years OF service given by the
ministers; and. second. the providing Of
such an additional amount as may be
necessary In cases where the conditions
require more than the pension affords.
Methodist System Explained
These two things are being sought for
In all the churchss,' he said and at the
present time the emphasis is being placed
on the pensions Or service; but there
never can come q time when the minfs-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14

Washington, Nov. l3.-Argument over
whether the Mann white slave" act
applies to personal immoral escapades
or only to cases involving Transporter
ton of women for commercial gain be-
gan late today before the supreme
court. The law itself has been upheld
by the court. but the question Of in
depreciation is raised for the first time
In appeals of F. Drew Caminetti and
Mawry I. Diggs of Sacramento and l..
T. Hays of Alva, Okla, charged with
transporting women in violation of the
Jaw, but with the elements Of CONNER
cialism and coercion absent.
The present administration of the de-
partment OF justice has brought prose-
cutions in all cases of transportation
NJ women for immoral purposes wheth-
er for commercial purposes or not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
General Murguia
Is to Replace I revino
at Chihuahua City

Ell Paso. Nov. 13.-General Francisco
Murguia is to succeed Jacinto B. Ire
vino as commander of the northeastern
military zone as soon as he arrives in
Chihuahua City from the south with
his re-organized division. Murguia Is
general of equal rank with Gen. Ire
vino who it is understood has asked to
be relieved OF his command in Chihua
hua for personal reasons.
The announcement Of Murguia's ap-
pointment was made here today from
a source which is considered absolute
ly reliable. General Trevino is expect
ed to return to his former headquar-
tiers In Monterey. although he may
come to the border here for visit with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
MONDAY NIGHTS REVIVAL
NOT LARGE IN NUMBERS
BUT is ENTHUSIASTIC

The revival meeting at City hall
Monday night was not AS heavily at
tended as the past meetings have been,
but it is doubtful if anything was lost
on this account, as the reduced audi
ence made impossible for Harry Tay-
lor to concentrate his efforts. He
crowded his congregation into the
front seats in the center of the hall
and went after them hot and heavy.
He also took the big choir off the stage
and sent them into the front seats, and
the meeting made up in enthusiasm
what it lacked in size. Harry Cham
berlain was right on the job with the
original stunts in music. He asked all
of the unmarried men to sing Dwell
ing in Beulah Land" and when they
were through he asked the married
ones to take their turn. Mr.. Taylor
commented on the fact that the un-
married men had sung the song with a
little more enthusiasm and JOY. He
quoted from George AIDE, and said:
while the married men have better
halves, the unmarried ones generally
have better quarters" getting a laugh
from the audience.
He then offered a prayer and took
for the text Of his address the words
in the 9th chapter of Genesis, Joseph
is fruitful bough." He explained that
literally health" and he then. said
that If he had to select for members Of
his church either 100 healthy ones or
100 wealthy ones, he should select the
ones with health. as they would be
capable Of the most effective work He
said that a physician once told him
that a perfectly healthy man need have
no rear OF germs or contagious disease,
and said that a healthy Christian was
no host for the germs Of evil 49,
He spoke Of the fact that people who
profess their faith are not subjected
to as much OF temptation as the aver.
age man. He said I've been in this old
burgh two weeks now and no one has
o7ered me drink, nor invited me to
sit in at little game, for they know
where I live, and advise you Young
people who go out Of your home town
10 work to nail your flag to the mast
mead the minute you hit the new town. !"
Mr. Taylor, said that on Sunday a
young man followed him through the
town and finally caught up and said:
Mr.. Taylor, I know a minister's son
who went wrong" and Mr.. Taylor said
Yes. and know woman who has a
moustache. but don't know manv Of
them" He does not believe that one
should go to church merely to listen to
the minister. and says. meeting the
preacher should be mere incident be-
side the big, vital fact that you meet
your God"
His story Of the school bows who
used to shout at the walls around an
old mans farm. "Old mean Pratt"
and how one day on his, way from
school. the old man shouted to him
from a pear tree. little boy, do Won
like pears?" how he answered, "yes.
SIR" and the old man shook down a
lot Of fine ones. Il tell you, the Taylors
had feast that day." said the evan
gelist. land the next day, on the wav
to school one Of the boys shouted old
mean Pratt and put him down and
sat on him, and said. the next time
you call him old mean Pratt I'll spread
your nose all over your face. !" The
meeting was . success In spite Of the
weather. TX 's~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
N. H. SOCIALIST
AND PROHIBITION
VOTE DECREASES

Concord. N. H., Nov. IA falling off In
the vote of the presidential candidates Of
the Socialist and Prohibition parties is
shown In the official figures announced
today at the offices of Secretary of State
Bean. The state gave Benson, the So
cialist candidate, 1919 votes this year as
compared with 1880 for the head of the
ticket four years ago. The vote for Han
". the Prohibition lears this year. was
296. while the head of the ticket four
years ago received 5a5. For governor this
years figures give William H, wilkins.
Socialist. 1859. and Ralph E. Meras, Pro-
hibitionist, 2S8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14

ter can be adequately provided for unless
the exceptional case-the very aged and
infirm-is cared for. Most of the churcnes
same ratio in all conferences to the sup
port furnished within the conference;
namely, half-pay for a man who has
served 35 years. The average pay Is
reckoned as the half of the average sal
airy paid within the bounds of an annual
cenference. There are los .annuaIs confer
e1ces within the United, States ard the
rate varies from 50 to $50 for each year OF
effective service. -
Endowment Wanted .r. -
In most of the denominations q reg
ular annual collection is taken in be-
half of retired ministers and widows.
This has been done in the Methodist
church ever since its origin. The Meth
odist church and some other churches
have dividends which come from the
publishing interests and from invested
funds. The dividend from the Book
Concern is 100000, but the special
movement at the present time in all
denominations is to increase perma-
nent funds, the income from which
shall be used for the benefit of retired
and widows.
Mark Set at s15,ooo,ooo
The General Conference of 1912 or
dered a canvass Of the church fol. an
additional $5.000000 to be perpetualJy
invested. This proposition has gone
down to the los conferences. with the
result that there is a movement on to
increase such investments by 10000
600. On December 81, 1914. 81 ,000, 900
had been secured Of the 100000 ask
ed by the General Conference. Thus
far in 1915 substantial additions have
been made to this amount and cam
paigns are now being conducted IN
70 annual conferences. .,4t
The General Conference at Saratoga
Springs. May 1916. set the mark at
SIS 100000 and ordered the campaign
continued. - This Philadelphia Area
Campaign is for $1,000 900, it's part of
the $15.0O0,0O0.
No Let-up in Campaign
Present business conditions are not
favorable to such an immediate cam
paign. but it will be continued until
the full amount is raised. Agents gen
orally have been appointed to secure
n definite amount, whether it involves
the activities of one year., or three
years or five years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14

Mrs. Treyiro No reason 10 given for
Gen. Trevino's transfer. but It IL un-
derstood that the failure to overcome
the growing Villa movement. is probr
ably responsible for the change In
commanders at Chihuahua City.
General Murguia is now advancing
from Torreon as a base toward Chi
huahua with large force Of troops
and is expected to arrive there within
the next two days. Villa. troops are
again concentrating in the vicinity of
Santa Ysabel west of Chihuahua City.
according to reports received by Amer
lean government agents. Military men
here predicted an attack upon Chihua~
hua City soon by Villas entire com
mand. s.s- -s,-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14

G. N. Sylvester, special representa-
tive of the White Co. of Cleveland,
Ohio, formerly of Boston. the builders
of the combination motor fire truck
just received by the city of Augusta,
is in the city in the interests of the
company. Mr.. Sylvester. who is no
stranger in Augusta and has many
friends here, was caller at the Jour
nal Office last evening. and in speaking
of the transfer Of the company's BUSH
r6ss to Cleveland said that the COM
plny is going into business stronger
than ever; that it will manufacture
It's apparatus in Cleveland, and that
its service is to be absolutely perfect
without any question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
EXPECT TOTALS
Of CALIFORNIA
BEFORE DECEMBER

Sacramento. Cal, Nov. 13.-The official
canvass of the vote cast last Tuesday in
the presidential election is being made by
the S. counties Of the state. 1t is ex-
pected that within a week or 10 days this
will be completed in the larger centers,
and the returns in the hands Of the secre-
tary of state here for their final canvass
While it is impossible to state positively
when the final returns will be ready. 1t Is
estimated that totals will be known be.
fore the first of December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
Morgan Arranging
to Buy the N. O. & N.

New York, Nov. bit became known
today that negotiations are underway for
the purchase by J.. P. Morgan & Co. from
British capitalists of all the securities of
the New Orleans & Northeastern Rail
road. which is a subsidiary of the Ala
bama, New Orleans, Texas & Pacific
Junction Railways Co.
The latter is a British corporation.
1t is assumed that the purchase will be
made jointly for the Cincinnati, Hamilton
& Dayton and the Alabama Great South
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14

ern roads, which exercise control over the
Queen & Crescent Railroad system trav-
ersing western and southwestern territory
from Cincinnati to New Orleans. The sale
is understood to have been effected at the
request OF the British treasury SO as to
facilitate the maintenance OF exchange
rates between this country and London.
The amount Of securities involved In the
purchase Is roughly estimated at about
SO. 0O0. 900 to $12,00O.00O in bonds and about
S. 900 Of common stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14

may wish to retire for personal or bust
ness reasons.
Cabinet. Possibilities
Vance e. Mccormick and Senator Walsh
Of Montana are understood to have im-
pressed the President particularly and i.
was said today to be more than likely
that in case there should be vacancies III
the cabinet. or in other important posts.
both Of them would be asked to join the
administration. Harry A. Garfield, pres
ident of Williams college, also is said to
bre.
kilograms and letters of congra tulation
continue to arrive at the White House IN
large numbers today. None has been
received to far from Charles E. Hughes.
Thursday night people in Washington
plan to give a home coming" celebration
in honor of the President, a feature of
which will be a serenade outside the
White House.
Cabinet Rumors
There have been many reports circulat-
ed regarding changes in the cabinet, but
officials in close touch with the President
declared today that it is almost certain
that he will urge all the present members
of the cabinet to remain at their posts
members themselves desire to quit the
official family.
1t is considered possible, however, thai
one or more members of the cabinet may
resign for personal reasons Secretary
McAdoo has been frequently mentioned as
one member likely to resign. and Repre-
sentative Carter Glass of Virginia. chair
man Of the House banking and currency
committee. has been suggested for his
post. 1t was stated definitely today that
Mr.. McAdoo can remain in the President 5
cabinet as long AS he desires and it was
denied he has offered his resignation.
Secretary Redfield, Secretary Baker and
Secretary Daniels have also been men
toned as members of the cabiuet wlc
might desire to quit public life, but il
was stated definitely today that none OF
them had signified any such intention.
Secretary Tumulty also is expected to
remain in his present post. although nc
could be appointed as a member of the
board of general appraisers in New York
if he desired. Reports have connected
Mr.. Tumultys name with a cabinet posi-
ton but it was stated authoritatively
today that he will not become a cabinet
officer.
In case there should be vacancy o.
the supreme court. Attorney General
Gregory, Secretary Lane or Senator
Walsh of Montana would be considered
first for the appointment.
Because Of the probability that the
next House will be Republican, the Pres.
ident is laying plans to secure as much
important legislation as possible durins
the present session opening next month
Measures he particularly desires passed
are those to allow American exporters
to establish common selling agencies
abroad; to enlarge the interstate COM
merce commission and to create machin.
cry for preventing in the future crisis
similar to that which recently threaten
ed to involve the country in railroad
strike. and other railroad legislation sug-
gested by him when the strike threatened
The President has begun preparation Of
his next message to Congress. lie plans
TO urge that number of these questions
be taken up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14

attorney general just $3.50 for the investi-
cation of crime while the governor Is no
given one cent with which to inVestleate
these conditions or bring recreant oinciais
to justice 1t expends $4,000 a year 70
protect cattle from contagious disease
and repealed the Sturgis law because i
cost the State $4,000 year.
This is the second visit of CIVIC League
officers to Auburn churches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel E. Foster of this
city and Miss Florence Taught of Sid
ney left on the 9.36 train Monday
morning for Boston, from which city
they will start today for Washington.
D. c., where they will attend the Ma
tional Grange convention TO be held in
that city Nov. 1924. The New Eng
land delegation numbers about 40 but
the Foster party compose. the only
members from this section. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14

An official test of the new White au-
to fire truck which has just been re-
ceived by the city will be given at $50
Wednesday morning. beginning in
front of City hall. The members of the
joint standing committee on fire de-
partment and a representative of the
New England Insurance Exchange will
be present on that occasion. The pump
will be tested and every part of the
machine thoroughly gone over by par
ties qualified for the purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
ARRIVAL OF
COLUMBIAN CREW
is REPORTED

Paris, Nov IA wireless dispatch
from Madrid says that 1o9 persons from
the American steamship Columbian,
which was reported to have been torpc-
doed on Nov. 8, arrived yesterday on sail
ing vessels at the small port Of Camurt-
mas. Twenty-Five men from the Norwe-
gian steamship BALTIC and % from the
Norwegian steamship Fordalen also were
taken to Camurinas on the sailing boats,
of which there were four The dispatch
saws all three vessels are reported to have
been sunk by torpedoes from German
steamship.
-.------
A raris dispatch yesterday said the CO.
lumbar. BALTIC and Fordalen had been
sunk by German submarine. The crew
Of the Columbian was reported to have
arrived a, Corunna, Spain, in lifeboats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
|LILIUOKALANI
WANTS CRUISER
NAMED HAWAII

Washington, Nov. 13.-Former Queen
Liliuokalani Of Hawaii has written Secre-
tary Daniels asking that the name Hawaii
be given one of the great battle cruisers.
bids for which will be received next
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14

The snowstorm' which began late
Sunday afternoon and continued in a
lf-hearted manner during the night
aad throughout the day Monday. de-
vclopcd into the real article Monday
evening. Up to 10 o'clock about three
inches had fallen, with every indica-
ten of continuing for, some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles z. PuHinton
left on the 1856 train Monday morning
for a visit of few days in Boston
and other places in that vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
Hampstead IS
REELECTED

New York. Nov. hillary N. Hemp.
stead was reelected today as president
Of the New York National League base
ball dub. John B. Foster was reelected
sDcretaTy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-14
To Let-H0uses, Etc.

THREE ROOMS UNFURNisHEo or
nar+,y furnished, suitable for Light houss-
keeping, with bath and closets. Inquire Il
Green St nov14dtWs
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TOO LATE FOR ClASSIFIclTl0l

To let-Tenement.
Naturalization as companion.
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WILSON

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RAILROAD STRIKE

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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-12-08
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp Root. DR.. Kilmer's Prescrip-
ton, Overcomes Kidney Trouble

1t is now conceded by physicians that
the kidneys should have more attention
as they control the other organs to a re-
markable degree and do q tremendous
amount of work in removing the poisons
and waste matter from the system by
fltering the blood.
The kidneys should receive some as
sistance when needed. We take less ex-
ercise, drink less water and often eat
more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than nature
intended. Evidence of kidney trouble,
such as lame back, annoying bladder
troubles, smarting or burning, brick
dust or sediment, sallow complexion,
rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular
heart action, warns you that your kid
neys require help Immediately to avoid
more serious trouble.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as a kidney and
bladder remedy is DIR. Kilmers Swamp
Root. There is nothing else like it. 1t
is DR.. Kilmer's prescription used in pri-
vate practice and it is sure to benefit you.
Get bottle from your druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer L Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper. Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-12-08
LITTER IS IMPORTANT
Quite Essential in Well Regulated
Poultry House.
No Excuse for Not Providing Fowls
With This Needed ArticIe-Chopped
Straw Acts as Absorbent Un.
der the Roosts.

It will not do to underestimate the
importance attached to litter in the
poultry business. 1t Is even more es-
sential in well-regulated poultry
house than carpet is in the modern
farm home.
1t does not take the place Of a car
pet, but it answers as such for the
poultry and is more. 1t Is a good thing
in a poultry house, summer or win
ter.
We have been in poultry houses
where litter was as scarce as icicles
on an autumn MONDAY, says a writer
in an exchange. Such houses are usu-
ally as bare of convenience as the
floor is bare Of litter.
1t pays to have a large quantity and
the supply should be liberal enough
so it can be changed Mt least once a
week. By this means the house may
be kept sweet and clean, and scratch
ing the litter will afford exercise so
much needed by fowls when kept in
closed.
On every farm there is an abundance
Of chaff and straw and there is no
excuse for not providing the poultry
house with this needed article.
The best litter is chopped straw. 1t
acts as an absorbent under the roosts
and as a receptacle in other parts for
the grain that is thrown to the poultry.
In winter chickens should be made to
scratch for every grain they obtain.
For every grain they should give a
peck.
Chat, buckwheat hulls, or almost
anything Of that nature will answer
well for litter. We have seen poultry
houses Uttered with shredded fodder.
One more good thing about litter Is
that it helps keep the feet Of fowls
warm in winter.