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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21
What Hughes Would Have Done.

Gov. Hughes struck out straight
from the shoulder when heckler in
his audience at Louisville demanded to
know what he would have done when
the Lusitania was sunk. After some
difficulty with the audience which
wanted to throw the heckler out, Mr..
Hughes succeeded in quieting it and
replied:
Sir, would have had the
State Department, at the very begin
ming Of the Administration, so equipped
as to command the respect Of the
world. Next. 1 would have so conduct
ed our affairs in Mexico as to have
shown that our words meant peace
and good will and protection Of the
lives and property of American citi-
zens. And when I said strict account
ability every nation would have known
that 1 meant it: and finally, when no.
tice was published regarding the action
threatened would have made 1t
known in terms unmistakable and un-
equivocal that we would not tolerate
the threat were carried out"
1t is not surprising to learn that the
candidates audience went wild with
enthusiasm, that, as one correspondent
describes 1t, Eat Mr.. Hughes last word
there came something more than a
roar-it had a wilder. more hysterical
quality-it was like a hysterical yell,
and it lasted for several minutes, while
thousands Of men hammered each 9TH
err on the back and threw their hats in
the air and acted like men gone slam
bang crazy" And the demonstration
was tremendous not because of the
words, but because his hearers believed
that he meant what he said and knew
that had he been President, the Lusi-
tania would never have been sunk. AS
President Wilson was saying at IN
dianapolis almost at the same moment,
speeches are interesting in proportion
as the people who hear believe what
the speaker says"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

Having business at Crescent Beach Mon
day, says the Rockland Courier-Gazette'
Naval Constructor William P. Robert
concluded to kill two birds with one
stone. He consequently walked to Owls
Head, inspecting the government beacon
on Post Hill, and then around to Cres-
cent Beach where he inspected the other
beacon near Fred M. Smiths windmill.
These duties disposed Of he came back
to Rockland afoot, having walked II
miles. The glorious weather made II
more of q pleasure trip than work. Mr.
Robert has an important part In design
ing Uncle Sans new dreadnoughts. and
Is regarded as one of the most efficient
naval constructors in the department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

oupncation and confusion in the matte,
OF thanksgiving Day in the states
"nere this discrepancy shall exist
Inc Fourth Thursday in Novemher !.
lale enough for Thanksgiving and !,
would be better adhered to a. the ra.,,
lar annual national Thanksgiving nav
and the fifth Thursday, whose $500 10y.
~. ance makes our THANKSGIVING
Day now a movable feast, be excluded
perhaps from all Thanksgiving procla :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21
Maine Gossip
He Who Cannot See the Beauty.
(R. H. Dyer, Fairfield,

(R. H. Dyer, Fairfield, Me.)
He who cannot see the beauty,
And who never, never thrills
AS he views the mighty grandeur
OF the mountains and the hill;
He whose pulses do not quicken
Is a man of narrow measure
Is q luckless, lifeless male.
He who notes the restless heaving
OF the oceans broad expanse;
And the little sun-kissed ripples
On the lakelet leap and dance;
He who looks upon the sunset
As it lights the western sky.
And does not perceive the glory,
Is a man of faulty eye.
He who hears the mellow murmur
OF the gently swaying trees;
And the never-ceasing rumble
OF the ever-wind-swept seas;
He who hears the brooklet tinkle
AS its waters onward roll.
And yet fails to catch the music,
Is a man Of meager soul.
He who breathes the wondrous fragrance
OF the meadows rare perfume:
Who inhales the scent elusive
OF the sweet, clover-bloOm;
He who drinks life-giving breezes
From far fields of flowers blown, \
And feels not his heart beat lighter,
Is a man of senseless stone.
For the Breath that breathes the fra
GRANGE,
And the Hand that shapes the bloom
And the Light that gilds the ripples,
And the western skies illume,
Is the Breath that gave us being,
Is the Hand that shaped the clay,
Is the Light that gave us vision
For the beauties of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21
Candidates Qualifications,

10 the voters of Iowa County: Being
urged by several persons from various
sections OF the county to come out for
the ONCE Of county clerk on the Republic
can ticket at the September primary. I
hereby announce my name as a candidate
1or the nomination for the office 1 have
lost my left arm and hive only three
myers and piece Of thumb left on nv
right hand.-Mineral Point, Wis. Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21
Republican Nominations:
FOR PRESIDENT:
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES
VICE PRESIDENT:
CHARLES ". FAIRBANKS
FIND OUT THE FACTS.

- will go to the last fact in asesr.
tanning the justice Of an industrial
grievance to the end that labor may
Be treated fairly. will go to the last
fact with reference to any business
grievance, to the end that capital may
be treated fairly, but ! will not 90 an
inch for labor or capital before !
know what is right.'-Hushss, at
Philadelphia, Oct. 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21
God Of all Nations
Father Of all People


God Of all Nations
Father Of all People
We come to Thee, not as a last resort
but as the first and most necessary
source of help in world of need. Our
souls cry out to Thee because the Divine
alone can understand the Human. Man
does not know his fellow man. Thou art
acquainted with all our ways and we need
Thee now in this upheaval OF mans pas
sion and tho awful destruction caused by
his cruelty.
We beseech Thee by the moving Of Thy
Spirit on the hearts and minds OF men
the wide world over to change their def
nitions of war and patriotism and pro-
eress, and create the vision OF real
Brotherhood of the races where gentle
ness shall take the place OF cruelty. and
mutual trustfulness supplant narrow
epotism and love rule where hate has
reigned.
Nav the wonderful energies OF mankind
be spent in building instead Of tearing
down, in creating wealth for use instead
of for greater destruction, in studying
how to save life rather than kill 1t.
PuI IN the hearts u US AcAO III <AAASAAS~-'
free from wars scourge and famlne's
pestilence, the heart throb that feels with
generous response the cry OF famisheo
children and the dying groan Of bruised
and heart broken nations and teach US
how to give to those who are our kin by
the blood tie Of suffering and the bond
Of a common hunger. Reveal to us our
duty at this hour as nation. to give
good reason for our existence, and crown
our petition by assuring the world by Thy
Spirits power that the day Is near when
the world shall no more destroy itself,
and the Race Brotherhood and Race
solidarity shall become happy and en-
during possession Of the sons Of men.
We ask 1t in faith.
We wait for it on our knees.
We rise to help bring It to pass, with
Thy Divine help.
Amen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

Today and tomorrow have been
named by the Presidents proclama-
ton as Armenian and Syrian RELIEF
days, when united action will be tax
en- by churches and individuals to
raise funds for the sufferers through
the war in those countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

Sir: Longest yarn l ever heard tell
Of was about a young chick that tried
to swallow the loose end OF a ball OF
darning cotton, mistaking it for
worm. and found itself worsted.-So
They Say, Boston Globe.
The operation perhaps took the angle
out Of the worm?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21
Light and Airy
Parody.
Nine little sausages
Sizzling on a plate
In came the boarders
And then they were ate.
An UnIucky Number Seven.

Wife during the spaD-I wasn't anx-
lous 10 marry you. l refused you six
times.
Hub-Yes. and then my luck gave out.
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21
Business After Hours For Him

S' ''0uTS OF HIM.
Durlhg MS weekend a prominent cloth
ing manufacturer was on the links with
party. One of the women was wearing
sweater that was somewhat faded and
blotched blue. With his daily experience
IN mind. he happened to remark: Il see
you have a new sweater" Why, yes :"
she replied in surprise. Its new. but
now did you guess it," The clothier sadly
ana sorrowfully explained why.-New
York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

u. w. Schooner. the well known under.
taKer' Will this evening give a banquet
70 the doctors Of the town.-Scottsyille
(Ga.) Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

Ma, uncnlng OF the steam lighter
.. maxwell at Rockland will no+
lake place this week as was ~" nv
bounced and the builders. F. Cohh =.
will take place. en tne slide
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

That terrific" explosion in an old
fish house at East Machias may be
another sensation comparable with the
discovery of a life buoy from the
Bremen at Cape Cottage.-Biddefor
Record.
P'raps twas the Bremen bubble
Dustin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

1T is strange that We always find
whisky and crooked politics hand in
hand."-Theodore Roosevelt in Kansas
City speech.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

Today will mark the opening of one
Of the most strenuous fights in history
the Maine college football season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21
The World War a Year AGO
Today-Oct. FL.

Italian attacks repulsed at Toll.
mino.
The Italian armies began q gen.
eral attack along the whole Aus.
TRAN front, particularly in the
coastal region.
General IvanoR defeated Aus
tro-German forces at Novo Alexi.
metz, north Of Tarnopol, and cap
tured 1900 prisoners.
Bulgarian troops occupied Ku-
manovo and repulsed French
troops near Rabrovo, south Of
Strumnitza. on Bulgarian soil.
Two Years Ago Today.
German cruiser Emden sank
four British steamers and cap
tured one OF British India.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

wife's watchfulness on Thursday
saved the life Of Albert, Tribou, keeper
TO the Rockland breakwater light and
fog signal. Mr.. Tribou started from
Rockland Thursday afternoon in a
rowboat which had a sail hoisted. Half
way across to the lighthouse the boat
was capsized by heavy squall From
her apartment in a. Main street block
at Rockland, Mrs. Tribou witnessed the
accident. Fastening to the street she
engaged jitney and drove mile
toward Bay Point, where she got men
to 90 in boat to her husbands as
sistaRce. He was still clinging to the
overturned boat when the rescuers ar
rived. but so nearly drowned that he
was revived with much difficulty at the
Knox Hospital.
J. j., otherwise known as Butch"
McDevitt. who favored Portland and
Augusta with his presence a couple of
years ago when as announced he was
looking for a wife, has sprung into the
limelight again and gets a two column
headline in the New York Sun over his
announcement that he will run for
President as the candidate Of the ]. ].
McDevitt party. Butch" is a good
advertiser and is just as likely to be
elected President as he was to find a
wife here.-Portland Press.
Pennington. Journal-Some idea OF
the amount Of money taken out Of town
by the takers who come here for the
Fair is gained by the extra money order
business done at the post ONCE. Last
week more than $4,000 worth Of money
orders were drawn at the post ONCE
for these transient visitors and about
an equal sum Of money order business
was transacted for them at the local
express ONCE. these amounts being, OF
course. in addition to the money they
took away in their pockets.
Once q month the Naval ofhcers are 70
auired to do a 1o-mhe walking stunt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21
A Prayer.

BY Rev. Charles NJ Sheldon. Author OF
I'm His Steps"
Suggested for use upon Armenian ana
Syrian Relief Days, October z, r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

Brattleboro. VT, ha. Mr.
70 superintend schools. 'o'nan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

Arthur B. Stearns and Leland r.
Mitchell returned home Wednesday eve
ming from fivc-days' hike in the White
Mountains, reports the Bath Times
They started from Randolph Sunday
morning and tramped over Outside trail
MT. Madison to Mt. Washington and
came out at Gorham Wednesday noon
They experienced all sorts of weather
Tuesday night they passed at the Tir
Top House in zero weather and a hun
dred mile an hour gale. They saw and
Travelled over lots of snow. The were
also storm bound at Madison hut on &C.
count of wind and fog. Being well
equipped for the hike. they enjoyed the
varied weather changes and were amply
repaid for their efforts by the magnificent
scenery along the different trails, brac-
Ing weather, and the vigorous appetite
which Is always gained on tramps of this
kind. During their mountain climbing
they travelled 80 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-21

Haven't heard of any assertions from
the crew of the fisherman, Arthur
James. which on Wednesday and
Thursday landed 225,O0O pounds Of
mackere; at Boston, stocking $4,000,
each of the crew receiving $500 for his
two days work.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-24

Anti-Saloon league, who has been
firing most of the balls for Jim
KeeleyJof the Herald. And the anti
Thompson "Wet" aldermen were to
line up with the reform bunch on the
plan. Hence his speedy appoint
ment of a license commission.
Press-agent stories of the appoint
ment of the license commission were
sent to all the dry" counties in nli-
nois by the Lowden managers.
Thompson's announcement to re-
porters ten days ago that he was
through with refoTmers" was not.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-24

Through with reformers," but there
would be nothing doing until after
election for fear Of the result in the
dry counties of Illinois on the can
didacy of Frank o. Lowden for gov
ernOr.
Thompson told the committee that
he would not open the saloons on
Sunday during his term as mayor,
but that he would aid in getting
home rule for Chicago" from the
state legislature, so that the city
council might take action.
It was pointed out to him that
when the home rule question came
up in the legislature the last time it
was Corp. Counsel Sam EttelsOn and
other Lundin-Lowden politicians
that prevented its passage.
The saIOonkeepers now figure
they haven't much hope Of getting
anything from Thompson and they
think the public utility corporations
will block any attempt to get real
home. rule for Chicago, so they have
declared war on Big Bill.
From now on until the opening of
the city council plans will be laid for
the fight on the ThOmpsOn-Lundin
administration. But they will fight
without the assistance Of the brew
ers, who have doubled their sale of
bottled. beer since the saloons were
closed.
The VETS also accuse Thompson
of appointing the license board con-
sisting of Charley BitzmorTis, Serg't
John Naughton and Gotthard Dahl
berg to Offset one feature of the
fight on him by the 'wets" and
"drys." This feature consisted of
plan to have the city council take
over the handling of saloon licenses
through a commission appointed by
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-24
WITNESS HITS CAPT. CIR

Leroy Kramer, vice pres. Pullman
Co.; John Williamson, vice pres.
People Gas Light &, Coke Co., and
other prominent citizens" testified
to Capt. Cronin's good character at
the resumption Of the hearing of the
slot machine case by the civil service
board today. One witness, Frank
Kolatreese, 1000 Kensington av., was
hurriedly excused after he. said the
captain was no good" He said Gro
min allowed man who shot friend Of
his to go free.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-24
VILLA ALIVE, BUT HAS LOST
CASTE, SAYS PERSHlNG

Washington, Aug. 24. Francisco
Villa, once bandit terror of Mexico,
is alive, but has/lost his power and
prestige, Brig. Gen. Pershing report
ed in telegram to war dept yester-
day.
Pershing said he was wrong when
he reported that Villa attacked Par
raj. that Villa is sneaking through
mountains on way to Durango with
a skinny following and has avoided
all towns and Carranza troops.
Opinion seems general that Villas
prestige is gone and that he can
never again become a serious factor
in Mexican affairs" said Pershing.
Army officers regard Pershing's re-
mort of Villas loss of prestige of ut
most importance in bearing on ques-
ton of withdrawal of American
troops from Mexico.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-01-03
SUBSCRIBER.
"America" l" At
 Thorne' s Tonight

America" is the title of the splen- did picture shown at Thorne's last night, and will be repeated tonight
 America" is Shubert feature in six reels, showing the spectacle as presented at the New York Hippo drome Among the pictures shown in this costly production are: Land ing of Columbus, The Alamo, San Antonio, Panama, and the Opening Festivities, Marvellous Ladder Act Pueblo Village. New Mexico, with hundreds of Indian performers, Rail way Station, New York Scenes, Gu Zebra Cut and passage of first ship, Ponce de Leon Hotel. Florida, and Carnival of sports. Fearless Fills Equestrians, New England Farm scene, Suffrage Parade, National Park, Grand Canyon of the Cobra do, Plunging Automobile, Levee at New Orleans, Fighting the Flames. Australian Woodchoppers and the famous finale The Court of Honor
 There will be but one show, start ing at 8:30, and for the nominal sum of 50 cents.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-01-03
Harmonic Society
 Had a Big Time

In celebration of the advent of the new year the members of the Harmonic society enjoyed an ana teur theatrical stunt at their hall on Saturday evening The chief performers were members of the organization The show was fol lowed by delightful luncheon.
 As far as can be learned. Lipman Simson carried off the honors in theatrical way. In fact, 1t is stated that his brother Ben Is now think ing of going into the theatrical business. purchasing the Auditorium and starring" Lipman.
 Leo Vile was another who earned the appreciation of those who wit messed the performance. He had character part. taking the old lady" off to perfection. according to all reports.
 During the social session which followed the Harmonic show, a gold watch and chain was presented to William Gorbracht by his brother members, as a token of their ap- preciation of the work he has done for the society
The Alaska citizen., 1916-01-03
ENGAGE EMENT OF
 POPULAR PAIR
 IS ANNOUNCED
MRS LILLIAN MARTIN TO BE COME BRIDE OF REED
 HELLO

For the past ten days Dame Ru- mor has b-en busily engaged in Fairbanks reporting the engagement of Mrs. Lillian Martin to Reed W Neiiig No authoritative announce mcnt of the engagement has yet been made. but that it Is fact has been confirmed by both Mrs Martin and MT Heilig when questioned by members of their large circle of friends The exact date for the we'd ding has not yet been set, but it is expected to take place early in the spring.
 The announcement of the engage ment comes as a surprise to most of the friends of the young couple, but comes as pleasant surprise. Mrs. Martin is extremely popular. having made host of friends since coming to Fairbanks in 1911. She is very musical. and for the past several months has held the position of pianiste at Thorne's picture the atre.
 MT, Heilig is also very popular and is real Northerner, having received most of his education in the North, having come to Alaska with his parents when but boy He is an attorney at law, being at present an assistant in the dis trict attorneys office.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-01-03
Shoveling Horses
 Across the Summit

\ recent arrival from the Tolo yana country brings word to the effect that the recent wind which prevailed in this part of Alaska had exactly the opposite effect from that anticipated on the Tolovana trail. That is, in the places wher. the trail was expected to blow clean with the first wind which came along, the STOW drifted to such an extent that is necessary to shovel out the trail before loads can be hauled over.
 One of these places is the Snow shoe summit. There are several men there engaged in shoveling a trail for 36 head of horses. Part of the outfit thus being taken to the new camp belongs to Gus Pet erson.
 It is understood that the Rns- seth stage outfit is not using the newly built government trail in places. It now leaves the trail at mile g and comes back to it on mile F on the inbound trip. prefer ring to use the old trail cut out last winter to the road established by the road commission.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-01-03
FIGURES SHOW
 4 DECREASE IN
 FIRE AND CRIME
CHICAGO OFFICERS RENDER 4 REPORT FOR THE
 YEAR 1915

CHICAGO, Jan 2.-The official re port of the fire commissioners of this city. recently submitted to Mayor Thompson, shows that the less by fire during the year 1915 was ap- proximately $5,000O0O The figures show an enormous decrease which. the fire commissioner report states. is due 10 the fact that numerous persons composing a so-called arson trust, have been convicted of arson and sent to the penitentiary during the year.
 The chief of police of this city has also rendered his annual report in which 1t is pointed out that there has been an appreciable de crease in theft during the past year The report shows that the value of goods and money stolen within the city limits is $1,50O.OOO.
 In his report the chief of police recommends the appointment of at least 1000 more policemen in this city. He states that if he had that number more than those already on the force, he could promise that the decrease in theft and other crimes would be such that it would astonish the world, and place Chicago on the map as the most peaceful and safest city on the globe.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-01-03

the year since the opening of the library under the auspices Of the Civic club, certainly not bad show ing for a town the size of Fai.- banks About three-fourths of the books issued have been works ot fiction, with the remaining one-fourth divided among history. literature, science. religion and economies
 A number of new members have ken out "ards this month, making total of 333 who are now en- rolled. Many daily papers and a number of new magazines have been received recently from the Outside the first since early in October. Library patrons are earnestly re- quested not to remove these from the library tables without permis- sion from the librarian, that they may at all times be easily accessi- ble to the general reader.
 Lists of books which it is hoped may be added to the library on the opening of navigation are now being prepared and all suggestions as to helpful books, especially along edu- cative lines and those pertaining to Alaskan industries, will be welcomed. Anyone desiring particular books of this kind is asked to confer with the librarian. and every effort will ae made to secure those books which are most in demand
 H A MERCK,
 Librarian.