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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17

n ORE than any other American
NH statesman, more than any
other American, Washington
has suffered from tradition,
writes John D. Barry in the Washing
ton Times.
In fact, / can't think Of any other
great man in the history Of the world
who has been damaged in just the
same way, through being made to ap-
pear so good.
The reason is that he has been pre-
eminently the children'g hero.
He is a distinguished victim of the
deceit we practice on children In the
name Of education.
Only the very good boys and girls
care for the story Of Washington and
the cherry tree.
The others, the majority, are bored
or amused, or puzzled.
And then there Is the 3ay1ng, dlnned
into the ears Of American childhood,
washington never told lie."
1t alone alienates vast numbers OF
children from Washington. In their
little hearts It finds no answering
echo, no enthusiastic desire for emula'
ton.
For truth telling, much as we love
It in children, and much as we labor
to graft 1t on those highly imaginative
minds, is often a virtue that develops
only with years, related to intelli
gence and to mature character.
1t derives its beauty largely from
association with other qualities more
sympathetic.
Do Real Damage to Truth.
Self-assertive truth-tellers often
seem rigid in character. They dc
great damage to truth by making II
,.eem, not beautiful. as it should be
but hideous.
Even in minds Of maturity, to the
reputation of Washington there still
cIings a suggestion Of the comic.
Thackeray did not help the situation
when he introduced the youthful
Washington into "The Virginians" as
a highly self-conscious and priggist
colonial
There is a fine chance for a new
historian of Washington, one who will
bring out the real man.
Owen Wister made a start some
years ago, when he published a little
book, emphasizing Washington's more
human qualities. But the book waI
too slight to be comprehensive. Mr.
Wister may yet write thL complete
history needed by the world of today
For today, of all times, the worlG
ought to reflect on the service o.
Washington in the making of this ma
tion and on the attitude of Washing
ton toward the future of this nation
Washington q Seer.
Since the Spanish war the Farewell
Address, once a classic and apparent
ly Just about as much alive as mos
classics, has fallen into disfavor. W.
don't hear of its being pointed Il
with pride" as often as we did
Perhaps il we do go back to it w
shall find that Washington. besidei
being soldier and a statesman. wal
p seer.
And q seer 10 much more interesting
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
New p. O, BUILDING,

Van Wert.-Excavating for the base
ment of Van Wert's new $4,000 fed
eral building was begun under the su-
pervision of Chicago contractors.
There will be considerable construc-
ton work done here this year, includ-
ing the new 100000 Y. M. C. A. build
ing to be begun within few weeks.
The Y. w. C. A. building and the Van
Vert county hospital are still in
course of construction. Several i'm
portant new residences and smaller
buildings are ON the program for the
current year.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
BANISH PIMPLES QUICKLY
Easily and cheapIy by Using cutIeura
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

Smear the pimples lightly with Cuti-
cura Ointment on end Of finger and
allow it to remain ON five minutes.
Then bathe with hot water and Cuti-
cura Soap and continue some minutes.
This treatment is best upon rising and
retiring, but is effective at any time.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
MAY Get Union Depot Soon.

Findlay.-H. A. Boomer, general su'
perintendent of the Lake Erie & West
ern railway, met committee of Find
lay citizens relative to a union depot
for this city. The T. & o. c. and the
L. E. & w. would build a joint depot
at the crossing of the two roads, he
said. Findlay had expected that the
five railroads entering the city would
all join at one central point.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
NEWS FROM FAR
AND NEAR

The Hague, Feb. 10.-Dr. Anton Van
Gin has been appointed minister of
finance for Holland.
Washington, Feb. 1O.-The senate
foreign relations committee voted
unanimously to recommend ratif1ca-
ton of the treaty establishing a pro.
tectorate over the republic of Haiti.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
Offer to Paw % Per Cent.

Ravenna.-Paidup stockholders Of
the Portage Savings & Loan Co.,
closed two years ago because of a
defalcation, have offered to pay other
stockholders 80 per cent of their
claims, without expense or litigation.
The offer is confined to the stockhold'
ers who have not sued the company.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
Liner Appam MAY Remain,

Washington, Feb. 14.-Disposition
of the British liner Appam, taken by
a German prize crew. has been decid-
ed by the United States and will be
announced later. The liner will re-
main in the United States.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
State Official Weda.

Columbus.-Frank R. Fauver, super
intendent of the state department Of
public works, and Miss Julia Schneu-
erer of Elyria were married at that
place recently. They will make
their home In this city.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
Beaten hv Masked Men.

Napoleon-Because she truthfully
insisted that the money received
from the sale of a team was in the
bank and not in the house, Mrs. Lon
Durham, near here, was beaten insen,
sible by two masked robbers while
her husband was In the barn.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
Gets Editorial Job,

Columbus.-Claude C. Waltermire
Of Upper Sandusky has just been
chosen Columbus correspondent for
the Republican Editorial association,
filling the vacancy caused by the re.
cent death of Allen E. Beach.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
Ask New Mohr caaa rrlaI.

Providence, r. l., Feb. 14,-William
H. Lewis and John B. Edwards, coun-
sci for Henry Spellman and Cecil
Brown, negroes convicted of the mur-
der of DR.. Charles F. Mohr, fled petit
tions for new trials on Friday.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
Eormer TammanY chlaf nIea.

New York, Feb. 11.-John s. Shee-
han, one-time leader of Tammany Hall
and former police commissioner, died
here. When Croker retired as leader
Of Tammany Hall he named Sheehan
his successor,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
Alleged Murderers Arrested.

Cleveland.-I Information furnished
by the Cleveland police led to
the arrest in Bound Brook, N. j., of
John Szuboy and Peter Felco, alias
Felix Garginski, charged with the
murder of Silas F. Parker, Jefferson,
O., who was killed with an ak recently.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
InlnrAd hM a Crane

Youngstown.-Henry Patterson, 80,
pipefitter at the Republic Iron
& Steel Co., lies in critical con-
dition in Youngstown hospital as
the result Of being struck by a crane.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17

New York, Feb. 11.-Mrs. Charlotte
A. Warren, wife of Whitney Warren.
q wealthy New York architect, was in
dicted by the federal grand jury on a
charge of making fraudulent state
ment to the customs authorities,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
Will Meet in June,

Marion.-The week of June 19 has
been picked during which will be held
the 50th annual state G. A. R. encamp-
ment here.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
Kills Wildcat.

Marysville.-A. E. Curry, a we'll
known farmer of Champaign county,
killed large wildcat which measured
four feet in length.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
Dies From Gas Fumes.

Toledo.-Virgil Ayers, 80, died in his
boarding house after being overcome
by gas fumes from an open CRATE.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17

The Cincinnatus of the West,
Whom envy dared not hate.
Bequeath the name of Washington,
To make men blush there was but oneI
Lord Byron.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17

Where may the wearied eye repose
When gazing on the Great;
Where neither guilty glory glows.
Nor despicable state2
Yes-one-the 6rst-the last-the bes
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-02-17
HAS SUFFERED
FROM TRADITION
Modern Writer Gives Us New Ver-
sion Of the Character Of
Washington.
Great Soldier az He Is Universally
Acknowledged, He Was Also a
Seer-DeathIess Champion
Of the Rights Of Hu-
manity

n n ORE than any other American
M statesman, more than any
other American, Washington
= hoe auFPorad from tradition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10
Primary Papers

Charles w. Jones of Augusta, Repub'
lican candidate for clerk of courts fol
.Kennebec county; petitions Of Edwin
Bullock Of Windsor and % others, Will
lam NJ. Aver of Oakland and 40 others
w. A. Lord Of North Vassalboro and
46 others, E. r. Jones Of Winthrop and
80 others, B. E. Lamb Of Gardiner and
SO others, Charles L. Andrews Of Au.
gusta and 46 others, and S. A. Davis OF
Benton and nine others.
Mark T. Costellow of Richmond, Dem
ocratic candidate for county commits
sioner of Sagadahoc county; petition OF
Wallace N. Price of Richmond and 46
others.
B. H. Gates of Vassalboro, Republi.
can candidate for the House of Repre-
sentatives from the class district com
prised Of the towns Of Vassalboro and
Winslow: petition of James McDougal
of Vassalboro and IA others.
Ralph w. Leighton Of Mt. Vernon
Republican candidate for register OF
probate of Kennebec county; petitions
Of George H. Gates Of East Vassalborc
and 43 others, Willis w. Washburn OF
China and IA others. H. F.shaw Of Mt
Gardiner and IS others. E. r. Jones OF
Winthrop and q others, William M
Aver of Oakland and Al others and Mel
vim S. Holway of Augusta and 70 others
Bert P. Stuart of Belgrade, Republican
candidate for county commissioner o;
Kennebec county; petitions Of E. r. Jones
of Winthrop and IS others. Frank f
Towle of West Gardiner and 10 others
Ralph j. Patterson of Waterville and 9
others, Percy G. Knickerbocker OF Read
field and q others, o. H. Groves of Bel
grade and 90 others, wellington Ellis Of
Oakland and 10 others, Edwin Bullock OF
Windsor and q others, Robert A. Cony
of Augusta and 70 others and L. A. Davis
of Benton and IA others.
Harold E. Cook Of Gardiner. Republi
can candidate for judge Of probate o.
Kennebec county; petitions of George II
Gates Of East Vassalboro and 43 others
]. H. Morse of Oakland and Al others
II. F. Shaw of Mt. Vernon and q 9th
ers, Colby Getchell of Waterville and 4
others. B. E. Lamb of Gardiner and 8
others, E. r. Jones Of Winthrop and 9
others and Willis W. Washburn Of China
and IA others.
William r. Elliott of Skowhegan, Re
publican candidate for the House o.
Representatives.
Leroy r. Folsom of Norridgewock, Re
publican candidate for senator from Som
erset county; petitions Of w. T. Seekin:
of Skowhegan and Is others, James H
Murtha of Jackman and II others. FREQ
r. Smith of Pittsfeld and nine others
F. l.. Tozier Of Fairfield and % others
G. D. Perkins Of Madison and 10 others
Elmer w. Sawyer Of Arson and II other.
and c. w. Dutton of Bingham and l.
others.
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u
No More Backache
No More Misery

4 Hundreds of people have been relieved
of the agonies caused by weak, diseased
or clogged-up kidneys by using Solvax,
sthe new remedy that quickly reaches the
source of all kidney complaints.
If you suffer with pains in your back
and sides or have any signs Of kidney
or bladder trouble such as rheumatic
pains, puffy swellings under the eyes or
in the feet and ankles, If you are ner-
,vous, tired and rundown, or bothered
with urinary disorders. Solvax will
quickly and surely relieve you Of your
misery.
Solvax is the most potent remedy yet
devised for Kidding the system Of uric
acid and driving out all the poisonous
impurities which cause such troubles.
1t neutralizes, dissolves and makes the
kidneys sift out all the uric acid and
.poisons left by the blood, and renders
tho kidneys and urinary organs clean,
vigorous and healthy.
Bowditch-webster & Co., the popular
druggists, say that no medicine ought
to be paid for unless it does the user
some good. They therefore sell Solvax
under positive guarantee to quickly
relieve the worst cases Of kidney trouble
.or refund the money. Try Solvax today
Rnd II you cannot see and feel a decided
change for the better just go to Bow
want your money back and they will re-
turn 1t without question. This is the
strongest argument that can be offered
n behalf OF Any medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10
LUMBERMEN

These big, brawny men of the
woods know the worth of a strong
arm, a. steady hand and a true eye.
They have keen appetites, and so
long as they can eat we'll and sleep
we'll, they can do mans work.
But all lumbermen know that a bad
stomach or a sick headache can put
the strongest of them out of business.
Men in the woods cannot be fussy
about their food, and too much of the
same kind, day after day, is apt to
bring on stomach attack, cause bill
iousness or splitting headache.
Il. F." Atwood's Medicine is wortl,
its weight in gold to men in the lurn-
Der camps. An old-fashioned, simple
remedy for the stomach. liver and
bowels that quickly puts these organs
in good order and keeps them so.
Tested by use, for over sixty years.
Buy 3sc bottle al, your nearest store,
or write to-day for free sample.
r.. F." Medicine Co, PortlAnd, Ne.
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PREPARE FOR THE
FISHING SEASON

Thousands Of Maine people are now
preparing for the opening Of the fish,
ing season and thousands more, resi-
dents Of other states. are preparing to
be with us at the opening or as soon
after as possible. to gather in all the
law will allow of the handsome trout,
salmon and pickerel which abound in
the Maine ponds and streams. Chair
man Harry B. Austin of the Inland
Fish and Game Commission has col
lected and arranged a mass Of IN
formation, which he is making public
for the benefit Of all interested, re-
sarding the average date of the ice
leaving four Of the largest inland
bodies Ct Maine wa :ers during the past
20 years, as we'll as the earliest ana
latest dates on which these lakes have
teen free from ice, follows:
Average date ice left for the past 90
years:
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Writing from Rock Island, Illinois, a
grateful mother says: Il miss Father
Johns Medicine when l am out Of it
more than anything else from my
medicine chest. I nave it on hand
summer and winter. l give it to my
two children whose pictures are
shown. l hope that other mothers
may learn to know it.; value as l have,
tSigned) Mrs G. H. Biehl 1904
Eleventh Ave.
Thousands of mothers know from
experience the value Of Father Johns
Medicine as tissue and strength
builder at this time of year. 1t is all
pure and wholesome nourishment
which the system easily takes up and
changes into fighting strength to ward
off disease Because it does not con-
tam alcohol or dangerous drugs Father
Johns Medicine is safe for children as
we'll as older people. Get what you
call for.
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ing summer season have come 10 the
forestry department at the State House
in such numbers that the clerical force
has been almost swamped and Fores-
trv Commissioner Frank E. Mace an
nounces that no application received
after April 10 can even be consioereu'
It has always been the plan OF the de-
partment to keep all the old employees
possible, men acquainted with the
work, and so far as possible the men
belonging in and best acquainted with
the regions where they were station
ed. This plan has been found to work
to the best interests of the State and
by it the positions each year are soon
filled.
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Whereas, our State. long famous as the
Nations Playground, is more inviting
than ever to summer visitors, automobll-
lists and tourists, and because of the fine
work already accomplished IN the con.
struction and Improvement of our public
highways, and
Whereas. it is patriotic duty to pro-
claim Names charms and make known
to the Nation that her people are ready
and eager to extend the hospitality
the Pine Tree State, and
Whereas, Names many beauties, rlch
natural resources, the manifold delights
of her seacoast, her inland lakes. her
trips, and the health giving retreats in
the north woods should be known to
even greater numbers than those who al
ready come within her borders. and
Whereas, Post Card Day offers an OPP
portunity for extending the knowledge
of Names unsurpassed attractions and
wonderful advantages of scenic beauty
from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast in
which each and every citizen and resi-
dent. man. woman and child, may have
I, Oakley c. Curtis, as Governor of this
State, do hereby designate and set apart
Wednesday. April 10. as Post Card Day.
and 1 do respectfully request and urge
sent picture post card greetings to their
friends and acquaintances outside of the
State, bearing appropriate messages such
as: Come to Maine. Auto to Maine
ho S IN spsnd ensng
the Advertise Maine movement which is
most worthy in it's purpose of making
Maine known to the world. -
OAKLEY c. CURTIS.
Governor.
Executive Chamber,
State Capitol, Augusta,
April 6, 1916.
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Report on Conditions
at Certain AlmshOuses

The following statement of the condl-
tions found at certain almshouses in
the State as found on the occasion of
recent inspection, together with the sus-
gestions and recommendations which
have been made to the various over
seers of the poor in relation thereto
was made public Saturday by the State
Board of Charities and Corrections:
Fairfield Town Farm
General conditions: Cleanliness, excel
lent; repair, excellent; furniture, in
good condition; beds and bedding, of
excellent quality. very comfortable and
very clean; white spreads on all beds
noticeable feature; sanitation. earth
closets thoroughly clean and free from
odor; care of food supplies, good; i'm
provements, a new silo has been com
pleted since the previous report.
There is no institution of the kind
in the State that is better cared for.
1t only lacks flush closets and baths
to be one of the best regardless Of the
size Of the municipality.
Augusta City Farm
The almshouse, is used as house of
correction. OF the inmates enumerated
above, none were under sentence, on the
day Of the inspection. Separate quar-
tiers are not provided for those under
sentence, and so far as can be ascer-
tanned by this board there is no legal
authority for use of this almshouse as
a house of correction or workhouse, the
city never having so voted.
General conditions: Cleanliness, good :;
repair, fair. for so old a building; fur
niture, comfortable; beds and bedding,
clean and comfortable; sanitation, some
Of the plumbing is old. In some Of the
sleeping rooms more ventilation needs
to be insisted on; care of food supplies.
good; discipline, assignments to rooms
to provide for separation of the sexes
is better than at the time of the pre-
vious report; although there is still
room for improvement. All of the floors
on three stories have been painted. Some
Of the repairs under way at the time Of
previous inspection have not been COM
pleted for lack Of funds.
Recommendations: Discontinue illegal
use as house Of correction. fire es-
capes for third and fourth floors, use
Of two rooms whenever the number Of
inmates will admit, as sitting or living
room.
The overseer Of the poor reported
that they hoped to provide the city farm
with fire escapes this year.
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Automobile Registrations

trstie e nureau of Automobile Regis.
nau. at the secretary of States DE-
busH n EN-, at the State House had =
G GasS week, ending at noon on satur-
;n ., a total Of s17.4o7 being taken
H. ~. saturday , morning, a half dav and
me me last Of the week, produced s, ss
me grand total for the wear un ', TO-
anu including April 8, is s1oo ae, .. ~
assn total of ss,4o4. so. or ' in
efTase tnls year up to date ~ s1o sso -
me registrations UP to noon ~ 60 ..
uloay, April 8. included: Reeulsr Pc.
. ooo esss; trucks, 500: de-. iers
zoS; operators. 5000; motor cycles ,oz.
motor cycle dealers, %. 1917
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New Corporations

The articles of Incorporation Of tie
following corporations have been ap-
proved by the office of the attorney
general Of the State Of Maine:
Paul G. Martini Co., Inc, organized
March 20 at Bangor. to conduct the
business Of wholesaling and retailing
fruits, vegetables. confectionery, cigars,
tobacco and Misunderstanding beverages,
and practically all kinds Of mercantile
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Governor Curtis by Proclamation Makes Wednesday, Apri 49, Post
Card Austin of Fish and Game
Talks Fishing Registrations Have
Already Brought CashForey Positions All Filled with
Scores of Applications FeGossp about Extra
Dealers Reported Be Using Short
Fish and Game Nomination Papers Take Boom
New Corporations Chat
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blotches which would burst
and bleed. and the child
suffered untold agony. The
skin was very sore and in
famed and burned and itched
horribly. He was cross and
irritable and slept very little.
The Disagreement was awful.
Il read a Cuticura Soap
n-I n{-&o,& -
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brokerage, commission and banking
business. Capital, $4,000; all common.
par value 500; nothing paid in. Presi
dent and treasurer, Paul G.. Martini.
clerk, Charles Tsoshonas: directors. the
above and Rose Martini, all Of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

Governor Oakley c. Curtis has is
sued a proclamation setting aside
Wednesday, April 10, 1916. to be known
as Post Card day, on which every 10y
al citizen will be supposed to send to
some out-of-the-state person or per-
sons from one to million post cards
in the line of advertising the attrac-
lions Of the Pine Tree State as a sum-
mer as well as a winter home. To
enumerate all her beauties and at
fractions will take millions of post
cards but they are all ready and I'm
Gle Sam will see that they are safe
ly delivered. The proclamation:
PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR
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Forestry Department

Inc applications for positions in
the forestry department for the COM
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CHILD SUFFERED
UNTOLD AGONY
With Rash on Arms and Limbs.
Burned and Itched Horribly.
Disagreement Was Awful.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

my son was affected with rash which
covered his arms and limbs and annoyed
him very much. The breaking out was in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-10

and sent for a free sample. I noticed
an improvement so purchased more and
after using the Cuticura Soap and Ointment
for three months my boy was healed"
(SigneO Mrs. w. NJ. Mann, Box 80, Syos-
set, L. l., n. Y, Sept. "a, 1915.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Adj
dress postcard ''Cuticura, Dept. T, Bos-
tom" Sold throughout the world.