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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-27

There is nothing photographic
in this exquisite music. Here is no
stridency - here are no half
sounded. half distorted shadows of
tone.
1t is a real voice, and it is real
instrumental tone, unchanged,
undimmed, just reflected through
intervening time by this great new
musical instrument.
None but unreasoning prejudice
can withstand the weight of such
conclusive demonstration. No
music lover but must respond TO
the music-richness that the Vocation
reveals in every record.
The Copper bee., 1916-03-11
The Office Force, and Editorial Staff. Get vacation on full pay, for six months.

This being the fourth Issue of the BEE We wished to see where we were at financially So we frisked ourself, looked into the wood box where we Cached our Change when old Tallow Face was around. The Grand Total footed up ten cents and two rat skins. But we have very large amount Due us, From the Dry's and our Advertisers, and if we succeed in collecting all of this, we sure will be fat.
 We always thought if Dame Fortune so favored us. That we might become the Dienifed Editor, of some yellow sheet, Where in we might espouse our elevated thoughts to Mankind, Thereby making this a better world, We would then be happy, But this, cnly means more disappointment
 Only few days ago, we talked to Mickie from the bottom of our little heart, Until we noticed large stream of tears running into his vest pocket, whereupon we sniflled little and he promised to mend bis ways and be good.
 Along comes Mickie No. 2 and leads No, l astray Then he in turn told the Judge, that EVE. was to blame for the whole darn thing After deliberating for some time and shedding a few dry tears, Judge Faddis Pronounced Sentence on the Poor Boys.
 Fourty days and One Hundred Bucks.
 In conclusion we must say, that we have enjoyed the arduous work, in printing the BEE. To one without any previous experi- ence, it is some job We have done our best to please all. Which is an impossibility, but we hope that no intelligent person, had their feelings ruffled, through the BEE.
The Copper bee., 1916-03-11

We believe, some one fibbed little. And then some more switching,
 Cur School Board, with the welfare of the little tots at heart, Surely did not vote to reopen the whiskey dives.
 It is over with, so far as we are concerned and if there is one Man in town, with any sense of humor, He should stick fresh bottle into his caboose pocket, and come to see us. We are mighty dry, and boycotted by the Bootlegger's Union. for the stand we took, makes it darn hard for us to rustic little good cheer.
The Copper bee., 1916-03-11
We had been cheerful all day.

We had been cheerful all day. Until we heard the fatal word WEI Then we collapsed But we survived from the shock, went home very much downcast.
 Sad at heart, and in deep brown study, we were interrupted by Schultzy bringing our Mail The very first thing that caught our eye, was letter from dear Old Tallow Face. Saying she wanted to come home and be good.
 This softened our heart toward our enemy,
 Saloon keepers included, and we rushed out to bootlegger friends cabbin, where we had been accustomed to go for Nip, But Oh Lord, he had poured all his Joy Goods out into the snow, cursing every one who votet wet, saying that now, not even an honest bootlegger will have any chance.
The Copper bee., 1916-03-11
Whipped! be- gosh
 THE VETS WIN
And we wont go home until morning We wont 20 home until morning.

Mccarthy, Voted wet, and now we will have prosperity, Peace and happiness. We hope our friends, who became angry with us, for our feeble mutterings in the BEE, Will forgive us for the unpardonable crime that we committed, in opposing the Saloon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
The State Assessors

The Board of Maine State Assessors
was in session Tuesday at its offices
at the State House. Beside the usual
amount of routine matters which is al
ways present demanding attention, the
members of the board were in confer
ence with r. f. Mullaney Of Bangor,
who has long been connected with the
cruising department Of the board and
who last year has supervision of the
men engaged in woods work He is now
engaged in summarizing that work for
the use of the assessors in their work
and report.
Hon. j. Dearborn. member Of the
board, was Tuesday showing some
fine snap shots taken on the recent
trip of the assessors to the Dead
CT the party just after having par
taken of the baked beans and all the
fiXins at Clarks' camp on the Upper
Enchanted-those beans which seem
to taste better in the woods than any
where else-and ready to start for
long tramp through the woods. An
other shows one of the great log haul
ers at work, with eight great cars
loaded with about $4,000 feet of logs
through the widest Of country with
out the least apparent eXertion and
no fuss. The little collection of these
views consist of 10 and are all of much
interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
Public Utilities Hearings

The Public Utilities Commission on
Tuesday, Feb. 90. held five hearings,
as follows:
On petition Of the New England Tel.
& Tel. Co. for authority to issue cap
ital in exchange for capital stock of
the Aroostook Tel. & Tel. Co.
Also for the same company to DO
the same for the Maine Tel. & Tel Co.
Nat. B. Jones Of Boston appeared for
the petitioner in each case and there
was no opposition.
On petition Of the York Shore Water
Co for authority to Issue bonds. Josiah
Chase appeared for the petitioner and
10 one in opposition.
On petition Of the Buckfield Water.
Power & Electric Co. to sell its prop
erty and franchise to the Turner Light
& Power Co. F. r. Dyer Of Buckfield
appeared for the petitioner and George
c. Weber of Auburn for the Tur-
ner Co.
On petition Of the Mars Hill and
Blaine Electric Light & Water Co. TOT
authority to issue stock to the value
of $500. A hearing was ordered Tor III
A. NJ. on March q at the office OF the
commission in Augusta.
On petition Of the Cumberland Coun-
tv Power & Light Co. for authority to
issue and sell bonds to the amount OF
$3.50 900. VIM. M. Bradley Of Portland
appeared for the petitioner and no one
in opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
New Corporations

The following new corporations have
had their articles Of incorporation ap-
proved by the attorney general of the
State of Maine:
Boston Nitrogen Lamp Co., organic
ed Feb. %. at Augusta. Capital stock
sl5O.0oo. OF which $4,000 is common
and $4,000 is preferred. Par value 500;
nothing paid in. Clerk, Ernest L. Nc
Lean, Augusta; Pres. and Treas, F..
NJ. Leavitt, Winthrop; directors, Err
nest l.. Mclean, Augusta; E. NJ. Leav-
lit. Winthrop; Pauline Lowell, Halo
we'll. Purposes, to manufa cture and
deal in electrical lamps and fixtures of
all kinds: also transact any other kind
of business. Approved Feb. %.
The Ellingwood Novelty Co., organ
lied Feb. %. at Buckfield Capital, $780,
600: all common: par value $780,
amount paid in, 81, 900. Pres, Nathan
E. Morrill,: Treas, Luther Nj. Irish,
clerk, Frederick r. Dyer; directors,
the above. all Of Buckfield and Lewis
NJ. Irish Of Rumford, and John f. Ell
lingwood Of Buckfeld. Purposes, to do
a general numbering and millinery bus
mess Approved Feb. 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
STATE HIGHWAY BOND
BIDS AT 10 A. M. TODAY

Greater interest than usual is mani
tested in the opening of the bids OF
100000 worth of State highway bonds
State treasurer at 10 A. M. this morn
ing, Wednesday, March 1st. This pro-
posed bond issue of 100000 was au-
thorized by the Governor and Council
on Jan. 26. 1916, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 1870 Of the Pub
lie Laws Of 1913, can act to establish
a State Highway Commission and to
provide for an issue Of State highway
bonds"
This issue consists of 20-year serial
gold bonds, dated March first, 1915, and
bearing interest at 4 per cent. per an
mum, payable half yearly on March LIST
and Sept. 1st, principal and interest
payable in gold at the Office of the
treasurer Of State, Augusta. The bonds
will be in the denomination Of $1,000
each, with interest coupons attached.
and will mature, $4,000 each of the
years 1917 to 1919, $4,000 each of the
years 1920 to 1888, $4,000 each Of the
years 1884 to 1886 inclusive. These
bonds are not subject to local or State
taxes nor is income derived therefrom
subject to the national income tax. No
bids at less than par will be considered.
The right to reject any and all bids is
reserved.
Bonds previously issued for the i'm
provement of the highways Of the State
were 100000 worth, Sept. l, 1913, $500,
900 worth. July /, 1914, and 100000
worth, April /, 1915.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
STORY OF 4 CHECK
WHICH WENT ASTRAY

Tho State trcuSurer's office has hand
Cd the attorney generals department
a, account ri 81 Ia collect from II. p.
TAYLOR. formerly treasurer of the town
of R.iievyille, Washington county. The
check was in payment for damages
done by domestic animals and belonged
IN the town Of Woodland. in Aroostook
con,.5. instead of Woodland, which is
mart of Ra;leyvlle. in Washington
comfy and which is the name Of a
postoaite II is claimed that the check
vas cashcd AZ III" international Trust
A. Banking cos. place at Calais and
Inc town Of Woodland. in Aroostook
county. Wis lail the amount of ST by
the state trra4Erei''s office. Now. the
attorney generals department has writ
;en Ia II. T. Taylor. formerly treasurer
Il the town of Baileyville of which the
Io.toti,a Woodland. in Washington
cointy j. 2 part
Til. l4.,cf s1a; Tuesday by Hon. Os-
car II penh'r Il .louesport, the assist
ant attorney General. to Mr.. Taylor. is
a. follows:
ON March %. 1911, the State treas
ger gave i check to the order of the
awn If Woodland for the sum of S21.
This check came TO you and bears your
sriorsemn'lt rs treasurer OF tho town
Of Woodland. The above amount was
seyer deposited by you in the town
treasury OF course. YOU understand
that tbs cheek did not belong either
20 YOU ur to the town of Baileyvi!ie,
ta, did hclong to the town of Wood
land in Arousthok county,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
INFLAMMABLE BOMBS.
Substances Used In the Making Of
These Deadly Explosives.

Substances Used IN the Making or
These Deadly Explosives.
The incendiary bomb used by the
Zeppelin aircraft, as a rule. is conical.
Of ten inch diameter at the base, wrap
ped round with tarred rope and having
q metal handle at the apex. The base
is fat cup, into which a pierced metal
funnel is fitted. having the ignition de.
vice and handle fitted at the top.
The funnel is generally filed with
thermit The latter, upon ignition, gen.
crates intense heat and by the time Of
the conclusion has taken the form of
molten metal. having the extraordi-
nary high temperature Of 5000 degrees
F. The molten metal is spread by the
conclusion.
Outside the funnel is padding Of q,
highly inflammable or resinous mate.
rial. bound on with an inflammable
form Of rope. The resinous material
creates a pungent smoke.
There is generally some melted whites
phosphorus in the bottom of the cap.
which develops nauseous fumes. I'M
some cases celluloid clippings are add.
ed. and occasionally small quantity
Of gasoline.-Philadelphia Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
Primary Nominations

Among the primary nomination pa
pers received Tuesday. at the office OF
the secretary of State were those Of
Antonio C. McCausland Of Farming
dale, who wishes the nomination for
representative to the Legislature on
the Progressive ticket and is the first
Progressive o/file papers. The paper
is signed by Charles T. Cummings,
Antonio C. McCausland, Preston
Brann, Lewis H. Brann. Fred Jones
and A. Herbert Hartman. all of Farm
ingdale. Mr.. McCausland is also the
first party filing papers to sign his
own papers.
The number Of signatures on the
paper, it will be noted, are five. The
vote in that town at the last election
was as follows: F. G. Meader. Rep,
1872: Jos. H. Wellman, DEM, IFS; An
tonic c. McCausland. Prog. 5.
Albert Strout, Republican. Of Bath
has filed his petition for the noml-
nation for county treasurer Of Saga
dahoc county.
Cape Elizabeth people held Citi-
zens caucus on Monday evening and
among other nominations made one for
the position Of truant officer, regard
less of the fact that Chap. 70 of the
Public Laws Of 1918 amended Sec
ton 81 Of Chapter Is. giving the school
boards the authority to appoint these
officers instead of being elected by the
town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01

perfect in correctness as could be OBJ
tainable, he wrote to the State Asses
sors, asking for the courtesy of adj
vance figures from their report-which
was complete though not yet pub
the number of swine. They
kindly. sent the required statistics and
he incorporated them in his report to
the Washington department. Imagine
his surprise when the government fig
ures were made public to find that his
figures had been doubled-making
Maine people the owneqe Of twice the
number of swine that the State AS
SCISSORS had been able to find.
He wrote the bureau concerning the
change of his reports figures and was
told in substance that the bureau used
a system of computations which said
that the increase in swine in Maine.
according to the increase for a. stated
length of time, would make the esti-
mated number as per the published
figures and that must be right because
the system had proved a good one. In
other words, like the boys explanation
of why he stuck to a story which 9TH
ers doubted, "Well. mother said it was
so and if mother says it is SO it's 50
whether it's so or not
That is part Of the reasons why Mr..
Guptill is a little leary of taking the
figures used from government reports
against the milk interests of Maine at
the present hearing. where the rail-
roads are asking rate changes which
would be a sad blow to the States in
tereSts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
A Question Of Figures.

commissioner of Agriculture VIM.
I. Guptill is not particularly impressed
with the accuracy of some of the fig
ures used at times by the United
states government officials when deal
ing with matters relating to Maine
For instance, figures were presented at
the milk rate hearing last week in
Boston before the United States Inter-
state Commerce Commission by the
counsel for the railroads and taken
from the report of the United States
Census, giving the estimated number
Of cows in Maine as Gin round num-
bers) 1868.
Mr.. Guptill calls attention to the fact
that the Maine Board of State Asses
sors are pretty well posted men in re-
gard to the valuation of the State that
being their business-to gain and have
on file as nearly absolutely correct in
formation as can be obtained as to the
number of and character Of every
article in the State upon which valua-
ton is reckoned and taxes assessed.
Away back in 1904 the people of
Maine reported 166.101 cows and in
1914 that number had dwindled to
130.661. The figures for 1915 increased
$500 to 5000 owing to the foot and
mouth disease prohibiting out of the
State shipments. 1t may be the case
that a few cows have escaped the
eagle eyes Of the State assessors, but
the number is a negligible one because
the assessors are not tskipping any
thing as bulky and plainly to be seen
as a COW. The commissioner of agri-
culture also thinks that some Of the
gatherers Of the United States census
figures must have had double vision,
because they have succeeded in cred
iting Maine with largely in excess of
the number Of cows that can be found
and if the town, city and State assess
ors put on the taxes according to the
census figures, such rumpus would
be raised as to make it a very uncom-
Portable locality for the compiler Of
the aforesaid figures.
The commissioner also thinks he has
had good opportunity to observe the
reau, because he served as the State
statistical agent, the last man to hold
the office in Maine before it's abolish
ment-in fact he thinks that possibly
he may have caused the department to
take the step Of abolishing that job.
His report was nearly ready, lacking
but the figures on swine. To be up to
date and also on time with his report,
as we'll as to have his figures as nearly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01

creasing and she is receiving numer-
Gus letters asking for a date for the
lecture, all of which she is obliged to
refer for the time being, owing to the
limited time at her disposal.
William Brennan of Port Clyde. the
newly nominated commissioner of sea
and shore fisheries, is in the city and
was caller Tuesday at the Capitol.
He was accompanied by DR.. Walter
D. Hall of the same place.
Willard e. McLain of Lewiston was
a guest Tuesday of State Auditor J.
Edward Sullivan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
State House Chat

Hon. Luther MadGocks has returned
from Washington, where he has been
in the interest of the bill before Con-
gress for an appropriation for the ex-
termination of dogfsh along the At
lantic coast. He will appear before the
Governor and Council and report on
the progress Of the matter.
Mrs. Kate B. Ellis of Fairfield. who
beside being a prominent Grange
worker. is a lecturer for the Maine
State Board of Health, is on a two
weeks trip through Aroostook county.
giving q series Of stereopticon illus
trated lectures on health topics, going
through from Island Falls to Fort
Fairfield. Mrs. Ellis reports that the
interest in this work is rapidly in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
PORTLAND, MARCH 2a
THIRD DISTRICT
REPUBLICAN CON-
VENT|0N IS CALLED

The Third District Republican con-
Vention will be held in City hall in the
city of Portland, Maine Thursday
March %. 1916, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, for
the purpose of selecting two district
delegates and two alternates to attend
the National Republican Convention.
to be held in Chicago, ILL.,, June T. 1916
ana to transact any other business
that may properly come before it.
The basis of representation will be as
follows: Each city, town and planta-
ton will be entitled to one delegate
and for each 10 votes cast for the Re
publican candidate for Governor in
1912 an additional delegate, and for a
traction of 40 votes in excess of IS
votes an additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation Of any
city, town or plantation can only be
filed by a resident of the county in
which the vacancy exists.
The district committee will be in
session in the reception room Of the
hall at nine o'clock in the forenoon for
the purpose Of receiving the creden-
tails Of the delegates.
Delegates in order to be eligible to
participate in the convention must be
elected subsequent to the date Of the
call for this convention.
Per order, District Committee.
FRED G. KINSMAN, Chairman,
CARROLL n. PERKINS. Secretary.
Augusta, Maine,
Jan. 81, 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
Buildings.

Buildings are contrivances which sur
round trouble. despair. pleasure. enter.
tainment. business. incidence and
plumbing.
Buildings are built with brick, NOR.
tar. cement, wood. steel and mort
cages. 1t also takes sand to build
buildings. but they should not be built
on sand. i,
Some buildings are public and some
are private. Public buildings aro
usually very imposing. and usually the
public has been imposed upon to build
them. Private buildings are frequent,
~ private in name only. especially III
occupied by several inquisitive women.
Such buildings are made up Of large
number Of stories and most Of them
are without foundation.
Rats, mice. fires. earthquakes ana
rent collectors are buildings worst
enemies.-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
NEW SYSTEM OF RE-
PORTS IN FORESTRY DEPT.

Stat" Forest Commissioner Frank e.
Mace Will inaugurate a new system or
handlin@ tho reports from the chief and
deputy WaricHs. patrolmen and watch
men the comm: summer Heretofore.
there has been no close connection be-
tween the three different classes of
reports If a fire is reported by a
warden the coming summer and the
Eatchman in range does not show 1T on
his weekly report, q form letter will be
sent him asking for an explanation.
Likewise If n Waterman reports a fire
discovered and no report of it is filed by
the warden to whom the same is re-
ported, another form of a letter will
be sent asking for an explanation.
The Same procedure will be followed
N the case Of the patrolmen. BY n
careful application of this system, 1t
can 'e readily seen that a cross check
VIII be had on the three branches Of
me service and have tendency to
bring closer relationship to these
lhfee important divisions of the forest
pfoteetlN work. and lessen the risk of
any hres escaping Immediate discovery.
Few people realize the immense
amount If detail that is necessary
Wnen the full field force of the Maine
Forestry District is in action during the
dahger months. The mountain watch
man files weekly report which shows
me weather conditions at A. NJ,
l. NJ and T, NJ. of each day of the
week 1t also provides for the loca-
uoh IN detail Of all fires discovered
Hnie discovered and who notified. Gen.
era! remarks concerning conditions are
also required.
me patrolman also files a weekly
summary Of his work and a new form
", :. report has been prepared which
.sAeS up all important points which
N.Vu!d be C0nsilerea The rennrt of q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
SUPPER DANCE FOR
HOSPITAL Benefit
A DECIDED SUCCESS
Augusta House Scene of Merry
Gathering Tuesday Evening
When Ladies' Aid Entertains
for Purpose of Increasing
Fund for New Wing of Au-
gusta General Hospital

Under the auspices Of the Ladies'
Aid Of the Augusta General hospital
delightful supper dance was given
Tuesday evening at the Augusta
House for the benefit Of the new wing
fund of the hospital. The spacious din
ing hall and banquet hall Of the hotel
were we'll filled on the occasion, about
1865 people being present, and all pass
ed a very pleasant evening dancing
The affair was very successful finan-
cially, a goodly amount being cleared
for the fund.
During the evening a delicious sup
per was served at the tables in the two
dining halls and the various courses,
which includedeoups, salads. rolls, ice
cream and cake, were greatly enjoyed
French pastry was sold from table to
table by French chef while soft
drinks were also on sale. Each of the
40 tables was prettily decorated with
jonquils, Iris and csGdles.
A long order of dances was carried
out, music for which was furnished by
Dennis orchestra of five pieces Need
less to say this part Of the program
was very enjoyable, the order includ-
ing many of the new dances. Among
the dances was a contest dance in
which prizes We're awarded the win
ming couple, the prize to the lady being
candy and to, the gentleman cigars and
cigarettes. Many of the gowns worn
by the ladies were beautiful.
The members of the Ladies' Aid are
to be congratulated upon the success
OF the AFFAIR. Much credit for the sue
cess of the dance is also due to Will
our 1. Emerson, manager Of the Au-
gusta House, and to Harry S. Dean.
clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-01
MILK INSPECTOR IVES
COLT ON THE SITUATION

"In view OF the fact that the cities are
the markets to which agricultural inter-
ests necessarily have to look for the sale
Of their products, 1t seems that the farm
ers should, eventually for their own bust
ness. comply as far as possible with
the wants or restrictions Of the city off,
Gals by consumers" said Clifford W.
wescott Of Patten, State milk inspector,
in an interview Tuesday.