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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
Tore Up the Flag.

Editor Kennebec journal: s47
Mercer Me, must have some most dis
reputable young men within its ENVIRON s
on that night several of the young men
Of the town. who are said to have been
drunk-and it is hoped that 1t was some
Of that kind 50 that sne,s
youths-pulled down some OF the decora-
lions which were largely Of United States
Flags. They singled out the Flags. tore
them up and partially destroyed them. II
Mercer that this thing was permitted to
go entirely unpublished. Maine has good
Flag law, but it would seem that one OF
the things that Mercer needs IS some town
officer Of some character to enforce this
flag law.
The enclosed slip was taken from the
National Tribune, Washington, D. c.,
the Old Soldiers paper. 1t Is evident
that the citizens of Mercer, Me-, are in
great need of patriotic instruction. II
this show of contempt for the flag had
occurred in the SOS we might have ex-
pected it: but to have it take place in
the Old State Of Maine. whose proud
motto is "Dirigo," it is scandalous. The
statement that the participants were
drunk is no valid excuse for the OUT
rage. The old spirit Of hate for the
Flag still exists among the Lost
Cause" mourners. We believed that it
had died out among the citizens OF Old
Maine: but these Mercer hoodlums are
only recording the feeling of certain
nations for the Flag. and can now
claim an honorable place in the ranks
OF the Unterrifled Democracy who pre-
tend to be the only defenders Of the
HONOR of this country. How appro.
pirate 1t would have been for the
patriotic (?) Flag operators had they
INDUCED in an Indian war or scalp
dance and howled three cheers for
Wilson.
These Mercer lunk-heads happily are
not representatives of Maine citizens,
yet they open up an opportunity for
sarcastic remarks about Maine being a
leader in patriotism. Professor Wilson
is welcome to the support of such
patriots. Do the Old Boys of 1851 to
1865 want to vote on Nov. 7th with
such despisers of the Flag that they
of this country? This Is not q wave
of the Bloody Shirt" but a reminder
that the "honor" Of the country and its
Flag is not wholly in charge of Will
sonites. Calhoun and Toombs are
QedU, Out tNSAT SHOStS sui SHCdk ABOUT
in the land. And still the cry is: will
son kept US out of war;" So did Old
Marin Darlington deserve the thanks Of
the country when she swept back the
rising tide Of the Atlantic ocean with
her broom, thus emitting her to a place
on flames pedestal beside the present
leader of the TOO proud to tight" In
vincibles. Shade of Don Quixote;
come with your doughty Squire and
Rosinante and help US beat back the
foe that threatens to extinguish our
Uncle Sam. We have no wooden mill
wheels for you to practice with your
lance upon. but there are some good
old fashioned wind machines of the
Democrat type that will test your abil-
ity to knock into a cooked hat" to
use a Wilson classic.
Hallowell, Oct. %. 1915. Nm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
ALMA

Mr.. Heinrich has been the guest Of
relatives in Fitchburg, Mass. recentlv
Walter Potter of San Francisco. Cal
was the guest Of his cousin, Percy
Jewett last week. Mr.. Potter is visit :
ing Maine after an absence Of 40 years
The Willing Workers club win hold
their annual fair and chicken Die sun-
per in Union chapel Tuesday evenins
Oct "a. II stormy next fair night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Speaking Of the fish and game. have
Biddeford and Augusta any shark meat
as yet? Or are they still gnawing the
bones Of the succulent greyhoundfish p
Manchester Union.
We'd have you understand. Colonel,
that at this time O. year we are living
largely on venison. pumpkin pies.
baked apples, buttered vegetables. and
Farmingdale spuds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

KEPT OUT OF WAR"-NoT.
I'VE have not bssn kept out Of war.
We have not maintained American
rights. We have sacrificed American
HUGHES, At Philadelphia, Oct. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

- man slept soundly on q street car the
".ner evening until the conductor SHOOK
MN ana asked: What street do vo,,
"s Then he smiled doubtfully and
.sHeo What streets have your, show
ING. think, that very amiable man A..
easily satisfied. ''s" as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
A Witty Colonial Dame.

A Witty Colonial Dame.
The women Of the olden days in your
country were not lacking in mother wit.
A host who was carving a pig at dinner
more than hundred years ago took a rib
Of the pig and, holding u up before the
ladies. said. Ladies, believe that this
II what the first of your sex was made
Of"
Yes. 1t was" calmly replied one of the
ladies. land from very much the same
kind Of critter.-The Christian Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

A few Of the more devoted Squirrel
ties are still sojourning on that island.
the stay of part Of them having been
prolonged because of rough weather
last week, which prevented their leav-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
The .Judieiat View.

The Judicial View.
"Judge. II you'll let me 60 I'll enlist IN
the army"
mo you'll have to serve short SEN
tence. When it comes to effectng a re-
form. think the pen is mightier than the
sword.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

B4OA o00 S41"xo
nation ''-these ere the
cause Of the most Of the
ailments that chaict human
beings. Too much indiges-
tible food and lack Of power
to throw off the poisons
that come from indigestion
these lead to q long H1e
Of distressing disorders.
Avoid them by eating
Shredded WheGt Dlseuif
"a simple, elemental food
that contains al the body
building material In the
whole wheat grain, in
Guiding the bran coat which
keeps the intestinal tract
healthy and clean. Delicious
for any meal with sliced
peaches or other fruits.
Made at Niagara Falls, NY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

handicapped by a false leg. Sarah Bern
hardt is coming to this country to act
and she will get the crowds. teo.-Port-
land Press.
We object; The Divine sasah's leg may
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Dc artinciai. but It ISN'T faiss.-Biddseord
journal. a ~
Is ut" additional. or has she but
one?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
BY Way Of Warning.

BY Way Of Warning.
Zone minute to change the reel"
Thus read the customary sign.
*Why do you flash that sign?" in
quired friend of the movie magnate.
Everybody knows that it takes a. minute
to change the reel
1t isn't that. It's to give loving couples
chance to unlock hands"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Fortune Teller-I see a dark man.
Politician-Shake EN- up again ana -.
II you can pick out a dark horse
mond Times-Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
Light and Airy

Poetic Terms.
Tho poet has q file complete
Upon his desk.
And any girl who's not petite
IL statuesque.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
Maine GOSSIP


(R. H. Dyer. Fairfield. Me.)
Look upward"' is the slogan
That guides the human race!
Look upward! turn your visage
To the heavens smiling face!
Look to the sun above you.
Look to the million stars,
Where reigns the lovely Venus,
Where rules the mighty Mars!
Look upward! ay, look upward
Till We attain the crown
OF the mountains lofty summit
pray you. then. look down!
The valley spreads below you
An Eden undefiied-
The river threading through it,
Running free and wild.
Green, undulating meadows
Where grazing sheep and kline
Add to the scene pastoral
The Master-touch divine:
An isolated farmhouse,
A village down the stream,
And you have the very picture
That haunts the artists dream.
Look upward! surely, upward
Winds the path that you should tread.
Look downward, too! Gods glories
Are not all overhead!
The higher views inspire.
But they are not complete
If you fail to see the flowers
That grow beneath your feet.
Look upward! look downward!
Look to the east and west!
The north invites your vision,
The south rewards your quest:
There's beauty all around you,
There's a JOY Of earth and air,
There's something that will thrill you
If you seek it-everyWhere,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
The World War a Year AGO
Today-0ct. "a.

Austrian aeroplanss dropped
bombs upon Venice.
United States cflcials arrested
Robert Fay, who declared that
he was . Lieutenant in the Ger
man army ana that he came to
the United States to destroy mer-
chant vessels OF the allies and
wreck ammunition plants.
Two Years Ago Today.
Germans repulsed allied attacks
by land and water on the Belgian
coast ana crossed the Yser.Ypfes
canal near Nieuport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
In lodo;no. Ex,;I...,

DO you have hot and cold water |,
your room?"
mo. cold and semi-cold."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

corporation. They were sold to q
Westinghouse. dealer for 5 cents a
pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
Prepared for IL.

$50 Bibber got canned?"
Yes; the boss found him picked. Z"
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24
Regublican Nominations:
4 FOR PRECEDENT:
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES
VICE PRESIDENT:
CHARLES ". FAIRBANKS

REMEMBER cARRIzAL!
HAS America forgotten CarrizaI?
What was that?, Was that peace, or
was that war?"-Hushes, at PhiIadeI-
ptia, Oct. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Negotiations for the removal OF
spinney- Maybury Company's shoe fac
tory from Warren to Rockland has
been abandoned for financial reasons,
but it was announced that the concern
had just obtained contracts amounting
to $4,000 and that the shoes would be
manufactured in the Warren factory.
Twenty-Five hundred pounds OF eels
we're last week shovelled out OF the
wheel pit Of the Pepperell Manufactur-
ing Co. at Biddefcrd by Fred Lambert
and Napoleon Dubois, employees OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

The Ellsworth American says that
two citizens Of that city alone know
where the old cannon which was so
frequently used at celebration some
years ago now responses. 1t was spirit
ed away after a fatal accident and
dumped into the river and these men
share the secret. They are said to be
willing to divulge the ancient cannon's
abode if fund for the purpose Of
raising and mounting 1t for old-time's
sake should be raised. 1t is probably
absolutely harmless by this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Phillips is all worked up over the
sounding OF a false fire alarm on a re-
cent evening-no one, not even the mill
Waterman. being able to tell how or by
whom the big whistle was sounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

The old flag carried by the Bath
Grays, military company organized at
Names Shipping City in 1850. has been
placed in the care and keeping of the
Bath Free Public library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

A Soldiers Monument Association
has recently been organized, for the
purpose of erecting a monument to the
memory of the soldiers and sailors who
served in the War of the Rebellion
from Pembroke, Perry, Robbinston and
Charlotte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-24

Bowdoinham has during the season
Of navigation for 1916 established a
record-not single vessel having ar
rived at that place since the river
opened, something that has not oc-
Cured during the past 100 years. All
the coal and material for the phosphate
works now arrive by rail.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
FRENCH AIR HERO ISSUES
CHALLENGE TO GERMAN

Paris. May 15.--Lieut. Navarro,
Frances 21-year-old air hero, has
dropped second manifesto behind
the German lines. challenging Lieut..
Tmmelman. the famous "hawk" Of
Germany. to an air duel for the cham
pionship of the world The German
flyer, credited with bringing down Is
enemy aeroplanes, ignored the first
challenge dropped from the sky a
month ago, Navarro, who has Ia
air victories to his credit, informed
Immelman in his second message that
he intends to make his aeroplane the
fifteenth shot down. Allied aviators
all along the western front are wait
ing with tense interest the outcome Of
the challenge,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
WIFE OF CONVICTED
MINISTER IN PULPIT

oroville, Cal, May 15,-While
Rev, Madison Slaughter's wife took
his place In the pulpit OF the Baptist
church at Chico on Sunday, the min
lister, just convicted OF attacking 15-
year-old Gertrude Lamson, preached
and prayed with n handful Of his
friends In Jail here. He also con-
Quoted service for the other prison
ers and prayed for those whom he
termed his enemies, especially mem
bers Of the prosecution. II Is a fore
gone conclusion that a new trial de-
mand will be made when. Slaughter
goes before Judge Gregory for SEN
tence tomorrow, At the same time
defense attorneys will ask that the
pastor be admitted to bail, pending
the hearing OF his appeal, Both mo-
tions will be strongly resisted by the
state, The district attorney prob
ably can not prevent Slaughter from
appealing his case, but he will make
every effort to keep the minister be-
hind the bars.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
GERMANY SUFFERS
MAIL BLOCKADE

Berlin, April 15-( (By Mail) Eng
land is maintaining an absolute mail
blockade of Germany. Fewer let
ters and newspapers are arriving in
Berlin now than any time since the
war began. British control of the
cable is even more severe, so Ger
many is gradually being cut of from
America.
For months Americans in Berlin
have been receiving letters marked
Opened by Censor No." The
mail was taken from neutral steam
ers and examined in England This
is producing critical situation for
Americans here.
Recently letters posted in America
between January 6 and 13 arrived
here. after having been examined by
the censor.
British control of the American
correspondents cables is growing
stricter. For instance, in March the
United Press Berlin bureau filed an
interview with the editor of the Lohal
Anzeiger regarding Japan. 1t never
reached New York. Apparently, the
British censor held 1t up.
The latest British order making
paper money and checks absolute
contraband is working hardship on
Americans. They formerly received
their allowances and incomes by draft
from New York. These are now con-
fiscated.
It Is not feasible to send money by
wireless, because the banks can not
mail receipts or checks. Americans
are aroused, The weekly report OF
the American chamber Of commerce.
citing letter which for three months
was delayed by the British censor,
said that The Hague conference pro-
vided that neutral mail found in q
neutral ship was inviolable
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
ROANOKE CARRIED
TOO HEAVY LOAD

San Francisco, May 15.-Testify-
ing today in the governments inves-
tigation into the disaster that befell
the North Pacific steamer Roanoke
last week, Quartermaster Elb, one of
the three survivors, declared that he
believed the steamer was overloaded
and said the crew entertained fears
for Its safety. Part of the cabin, he
swore. had been cut away to make
room for the cargo Of dynamite,
wheat and oil.
Ellery Stone, wireless inspector
for the government, followed Elb. He
said the Roanoke wireless equipment
was In good order. He expressed the
belief that the ship turned turtle and
sank before the operator could fash
his rs. o. s."
Two Mexican firemen, the other
survivors, will testify later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
NEGRO MURDERER
BURNED TO DEATH
BY MOB IN TEXAS

Waco, Texas, May 15.--Storming
the court house, a mob, estimated at
thousands strong. today seized Jesse
Washington. IS years old, negro.
and burned him to death In the city
hall square for numbering Mrs. Eliza
beth Fryar. 5s years old. farmers
wife.
AS soon as Judge Munroe had SEN
fenced Washington to be hanged. mob
leaders surrounded Sheriff Fleming
and the prisoner was taken from him.
Washington was pitiable object
as he begged for mercy. Led from
the court house steps. he was sur
rounded by yelling thousands. Then
the shouting diminished and there
was little noise during the death
march for three blocks to the muni-
cipal square.
Mob leaders tossed rope around
tHc ucSrO . ucth duu ulo DUuy was
jerked into the air. Thousands
shouted: Burn him."
AS II they had rehearsed the part.
mob leaders poured oil over a heap
Of crates and cordword below the tree
where Washington dangled and APP
piled a match. The flames leaped up
around the negro's feet.
When the fire burned briskly. a
man cut the rope and Washington,
shrieking and begging, dropped into
the blaze The yells of the crowd
drowned his cries. He burned for
twenty minutes.
Friar employed Washington. He
left his wife alone a week ago.
Washington struck her on the head
with hammer, assaulted and killed
her. He was soon captured and taken
to Dallas for safety. The negro was
returned to Waco for trial. Hundreds
came to the court house. in automo-
biles and afoot, expecting a lynching.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
3 MEX|CANS
KILLED BY
SOLDIERS
Americans Under Lieutenant
Patton Fired on BY Wills
tas, but Attackers Lose
Trio, Including a Captain

Advanced American Base. near
Laguna. Mex, Sunday. by Wireless
to Columbus. N. NJ. May 15.--Amer1-
can troops under Lieutenant George
Patton today killed three Mexicans
when they attacked the Rubio ranch.
There we're no American casualties.
Julio Cardraz, a villista captain.
was included among the killed. Pat
tons detachment. In an auto. ap-
preached the ranch to buy corn. The
Mexicans fired as the machine round
ed corner. Leaping to the ground.
the Americans opened fire. Patton
hit the first Mexican to fall The
others ran to corral and attempted
to saddle their horses. They were
killed before they could mount.
Rubio ranch was the headquarters OF
the Santa Ysabel murderers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
SLAv TROOPS
CROSS into
PERSIA
Offensive Against the Otto
man Empire Army Results
in Russian Advance South
Of Bagdad, Says Petrograd

Petrograd. May l5.---Deyeloping a
swift offensive, the Russians smashed
across the Persian frontier southwest
of Lake Urumiah. within 80 miles OF
the main Turkish lines OF communi-
cation south OF Bagdad. dispatches
declared today. The Slavs reached
the region OF Rowanduz. several
miles inside Turkey. They are march
Ing westward toward Nineveh and
Mosul. Unless the Moslems check
them. the Russians will within a fort-
night threaten to cut of the sultan's 8
troops checking the British near Kut-
el-Amara.
There has been no development In
the Russian offensive In the Caucasus
so surprising as the appearance OF an
other Slav army near the Turks COM
munications. For weeks the official
communications have been silent with
regard ito the progress oil operations
around Urumiah. Now the secrecy
Is lifted and discloses the Russians
we'll across the frontier. their pro-
gress apparently meeting with but
little opposition.
II is believed that Grand Duke
Nicholas has outwitted the Turks and
their German tutors. Following their
victories at Erzerum and Trebizond,
the Russians descended upon Err
zingan as II they intended to cut off
Bagdad. Constantinople rushed re-
Inducements to the Erzingan-B -Bitlis
front,
Meanwhile the Slav left entered
Mesopotamia and suddenly appeared
800 miles southeast of where the
Turks had concentrated their strong
est forces.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
SAYS HE is NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR RAID

Washington, May 15.-Antonio
villareal. in a letter to the United
Press, today denied the charge Of
Ambassador Designate Arredondo
that he had instigated the Mexican
raid on Glenn Springs. Texas,
!, 81 have condemned, and condemn
now, with all my energy, the acts Of
the raiders. since they do nothing but
add to Mexico's misfortunes," wrote
villareal.
He said the campaign OF abuse
against him was directed because the
Aguas Calientes convention in Octo-
Der. 1914, tried to elect him provi-
sional president, He charged;
"Carranza is trying to suppress me
at any cost"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
OF
j. S. MAILS
PROTESTED
Wilson to Prepare Vigorous
Note for Dispatch to John
Bull, Who Has Been Con-
6scating American Mail

Washington, May 16.-President
Wilson Is preparing very vigorous
message to Great Britain with re-
gard to the seizue OF United States
mails. The state department is COL
lecting mass OF figures showing how
far the British have gone in their
seizures, Secretary Lansing declared
that the entire subject OF confiscated
mails was under consideration.
This was interpreted to mean that
he plans a new protest.
The last step In the negotiations
was the British memorandum indi-
eating a willingness on the part OF
his majesty's government to concede
some points at issue. Apparently
this did not go far enough. II was
expected that the administration
would be insistent upon entire free
dom for the passage OF American
mail.
II was learned authoritatively that
President Wilson, impatient at the
continued holding up OF mails, was
going to the mat with England"
about II. Probably the note will be
completed soon,
The government has received many
protests from business men of Amer
lea and business men abroad with re-
gard to Inconvenience resulting from
mail delays. The state department
has already protested once, but the
renly was unsatisfactory.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
THREE WILLAMETTE
STUDENTS ExPELLED

Salem, May 15,--After being duck
ed In Mill creek by members of their
class, three students In Willamette
university were expelled from the
school today by President Doney.
They are II. Edwards, of Eugene, /,
Irvine. of Salem. and Dean Adams,
of Idaho. Adams was catcher on the
university baseball team,
Learning OF the charges against the
boys, other students seized them and
threw them into the creek last night,
President Doney said nothing would
be done to the students who did the
ducklng,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-15
FIRES AT FORT BLISS
BELIEVED INCENDIARY

San Antonio, Texas, May 15.--Two
fires which started In widely separ-
ated points In Fort Bliss Saturday
night did considerable damage and
probably were incendlary, according
to General Funston's announcement
today He appeared to be disturbed.
The blazes started more than an
hour apart and destroyed three
stables, store house, several ma
chine guns, tents and four horses.
Civilians helped extlngulsh the
flames.