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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-18

mean to say that any part OF this
country belongs to the devil. but as
far as am concerned he may nave
Texas any time he wants it.
You asked me about Dolores. 1t is
only a small town about % miles up
the river from Laredo. Most all OF
the people are Mexicans and they are
as black as Indians. You ought to
see the way they live and the houses
they live in. If your hen house was
down here it would be palace III
comparison to some of the tar-paper
shacks these people live in. Pigs run
loose in the streets just as dogs do a.
home, but 1 guess they don't have to
license them, for l haven't seen one
yet with a collar on. I went by
house the other day where they had
an old big one hitched up beside the
front door and l had to laugh when
he grunted at me as if to say, "Woof!
don't like the looks of you"
The train comes in here once dag.
There is a small station, and in the
center of the town there is school
house and hall. There is a lot Of
cactus and sage bush around here
and around these are often found rat
tlesnakes. One Of the boys went out
one night to hunt for some and he
found one lying right on top of
sprawly looking cactus. He was four
feet long, quite little pet. you see.
Laredo itself is quite place. 1t is
about the size of Waterville, but
about two-thirds of the people are
| Mexicans. That is where the Inter-
national bridge is that l wrote you
about. Since l left there we had
what they call down here butterfly
shower" 1 wish you could have seen
| it. The air was full of them just as
far as you could see in every direc-
ton. In half an hour they were all
gone and you could hardly see one
left.
didn't know there were coyotes in
Texas until 1 landed here. They are
cowardly animals as rule and usual
ly travel in flocks, but one went into
the corral of a ranch that is only 500
yards from our tents and killed a calf.
tarantula is a fine looking fellow.
can tell you, especially if you like
spiders for pets. A little while ago
when one Of the fellows was writing
home, he yelled: Look, Bill" l was
lying on my cot but l jumped up and
saw good sized one Logging it across
the floor of the tent. The fellow
wanted to catch him and keep him, so
we got box and managed to get him
into it.
The river is quite near our tents so
I go down once in while. l can look
on the other side and see the Mexi-
cans walking around. I have a swim
once in a while and it reminds me Of
the swims we have had in the old
Messalonskee
One night as lay snoozing
I had pleasant dream.
l thought I was in dear old Maine
Down by the pasture stream.
I dreamed that l was up in Maine
Holding mother by the hand
But when 7 woke
My heart was broke,
Down by the Rio Grande
Well, give my regards to the folks
and tell them not to worry about me
for I am getting along all right.
Your brother,
SERGT. w. w. PEAVEY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-18
Simmons Reunion in Appleton

The Simmons family held its annual
reunion Wednesday at the home Of S
N. Simmons in Appleton. About 70
were present, the oldest member bein,
Benjamin F. Simmons, 80, of Appleton
Mills. Four deaths were reported
These officers were elected: B. F.
Simmons. Appleton, president: E. G.
Simmons, Appleton. Charles A. Sim.
mons. Union and S. N. Simmons Ap
pleton, vice presidents; Mrs. A. A.
Simmons, Appleton. secretary and
treasurer: Harriet Burkett, Sears.
mont, Miss Agnes Simmons and Miss
Cora Mills, Hope, executive commit
tee; Mrs. Bertha Simmons, Appleton
necrologist; Elizabeth Sprowl, music
committee
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-18

August Z, 1915.
Dear Brother:
Am writing you a line to let you
know that I am still here and am get
ting along o. K. 1t has been pretty
warm here today but there is a good
breeze now and that helps out a bit.
Last Sunday we had a big thunder
shower that was some shower. We
have some heavy showers here right
along.
1 wonder how everything is in
Oakland. I hope you will keep me
posted on all the happenings for news
from home seems few and far between
especially when you're a long, long
way from home" AS for news from
here, there is only one thing can say,
end that is, things are always about
the same-a trifle monotonous you
know, the same old thing over and
over day in and day out There is
report out that we are all going home
this fall. The report is all right but
whether we get there or not is anoth
er thing.
You ought to be glad that you are
living in a great big free country that
they call Gods country. Now, don't
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-18
following officers were elected:

lolloWiilS olilSSIS NSIC SlcSlCu.
Pres, Frank Vannah, North New
castle; 1st Vice Pres, Charles Van
nah, Washington; 2nd Vice Pres, J.
P. Vannah, Waldoboro; Sec, Gilmore
Vannah, Damariscotta Mills; Treas,
William A. Vannah, Winslow's Mills
1t was voted to hold the next re-
union at Winslow's Mills. A rising
vote Of thanks was extended to Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Vannah for their
hospitality. At the conclusion of the
meeting the audience were entertained
by several members with speeches and
stories.
The reunion brought together people
from Connecticut, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts and many towns in
Maine. The music and vocal selec-
tions rendered by Miss Bennett, Mr..
Cheney. Miss Linda Vannah. Mrs. w.
A. Vannah, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmore Van
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-18
An Old Fashioned
Home Remedy

Many men and more women are
often ailing and poorly, without being
really sick. They feel mean and out
of sorts, restless and nervous, with
little appetite, weak stomach, and
maybe suffer from frequent sick
headaches and bilious attacks. In
other words, they are all rundown"
and need something that will build
them up. A good remedy for this
purpose is Il. F." Atwood's Medicine.
While not cure-all, it acts as a gen.
eral tonic and conditioner, toning the
stomach, improving the appetite, puri-
flying the blood and stimulating the
liver. So thorough that it will bene-
fit the biggest man, and so safe that
it may be taken by the weakest
woman or frailest child. The family
standby for over sixty years.
Buy 3Se bottle as your nearest store,
or write to-day for free sample.
a. F." Medicine Co, Portland, Me
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-18
FREE TO
ASTHMA SUFFERERS
A New Homo Cure That Anyone Can Use
Without Discomfort or Loss Of Time.

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We have New Method that cures Asthma.
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No matter whether your case Is OF long.
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you should send for free trial OF our
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We especially want to send 1t to those
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We want to show everyone at our own
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and all those terrible paro1ysms at once
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This free offer Is too important to neglect
q single day. Write today and begin
the method at once. Send no money.
Simply mail coupon below. Do 1t Today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-18
Simpson Family Reunion.

The 18th annual reunion Of the Simp-
son family will be held on Wednesday.
Aug. %. at the Grange hall in Topsham.
The forenoon will be passed in a social
way; at noon a picnic lunch will be
served, with coffee provided by the COM
mittee and the business meeting will be
held in the early afternoon, followed by
an entertainment provided by the COM
mittee. Z
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-18
REUNION OF THE
VANNAH FAMILY
AT WASHINGTON

Washington, Me-, Aug. 17.-(Spec-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-18

nah and others helped to make h.
day most enjoyable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-18

a ug sept1-15-29
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
DENY MEXICO
|WANTSU.S.L0AN
Official Sources Brand RumOrs
Erroneous; $4,000 Carran-
zistas On Border

MEXICO CITY, Aug. eighty
thousand Carranza troops are now
patrolling the northern border states
rounding up and exterminating
bandits as rapidly as possible, War
Minister Obregon said today. He
described conditions along the Dor
der as satisfactory,
Both in official and financial cir
Giles IL was denied today that the
Mexican government plans at this
time to attempt loan in the United
States. Because Commissioner Ca
brera is peculiarly fitted to discuss
financial and economic questions,
It was rumored that the confer
ence between Mexican and American
commissioners would discuss the
economic situation and survey the
field for a loan. For the present,
officials said the commissioners will
discuss only question relating TO a
solution of the difficulties between
the two countries.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
DEATH CAR IS
pawn IN SUIT
Leroy Steadman Sues Out
Writ of Replevin Against
Garage Man

Leroy e. Steadman. survivor OF
the water works park drownings, In
which Harry Heilman, member Of
the Detroit American league ball
team. figured "a a hero, was forced
to resort 10 the courts In q oon-
troversy with garage keeper,
which developed as q sequel to the
fatality. He obtained a writ OF re
plevin. Monday. from Justice Richter
TO regain possession OF the s,Shmerg.
ed automobile In winch his wife
and baby lost their lives.
A. Vincent, a garage keeper a.
Kercheval and Burnsaves., took II
upon himself TO raise the car to The
surface and drive II away, II ID
charged. He demanded $50 for his
services. Vincent offered 13b and
when he was unable to get posses
sion OF his automobile he obtained
the writ
Justice Richter will hear the case
on Thursday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
HEAT RELAxES
Grip ON CITY
Detroit Enjoys Cooler Weather
AS Mercury Drops; Woman
Is Stricken

The irritated fussy individual
who is usually d product Of a
scorohing day is out Of q job-ten-
porarily at leaEt--and Detroit
is enjoying It's second day of com
paratively comfortable weather
since early in July. rhe maximum
temperature. Tuesday, was 81.
Detroiters enjoyed a real night =
sleep, and arose with heaps Of en-.
ergy Wednesday morning
The temperature of 81 degrees,
Tuesday, seemed even lees than II
was because Of the lowered humid
ity and the fact that Detroit has be-
come accustomed TO such a reign of
hot weather. The mean tempera.
ture was eight degrees less than ON
Monday.
Despite the relative GOODNESS, how.
ever. one person was stricken UNI
conscious, her condition being al
tributed TO the heat. This was Miss
Augusta Turk, Is years cid. OF No
207 Goodwin-ave She was over
come at Woodward and Warren
ayes, and taken to the receiving
hospital, where her condition is sad
to be hopeful. She was employed
by a Woodward-ave. jewelry store.
The weather mau has promised :
slight lessentng OF the heat for sew
eral DAYS. but does not give any as
surances Of continued relief.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
WHAT YOUR NERVES NEED

Whatever medication. whatever re-
newed strength and yigor can be i'm
parted 10 the nerves must reach
them through the blood. DIR. VIII
liams' Pink pills are nervine
tonic but they act on the nerves
through the blood. enabling the
blood to carry To the nerves the ele'
ments needed to build them up.
Neuralgia. sciatica, sick headache
and a number of more severe nerv'
Gus troubles are properly treated by
building up the blood with DIR. VII
liams' Pink pills and are often en-
tirely corrected in this way.
II you are nervous you can help
yourself by refusing TO IVORY, by
taking proper rest. sleep and vaca'
tions. by avoiding excuses and by
taking out.of.door exercise. For
medicine take DR. Williams Pink
Pills, the non alcoholic tonic.
Sufferers from nervous disorders
who have been taking treatment
without benefit should investigate
the tonic method Write today TO
the DR.. williams Medicine Co.
Schenectady. n. Y. for the booklet,
Diseases of the Nervous system
II viii be- sent free on request
Your own druggist sells DR.. Will
liams' Pink pills or they will be sent
by mail on receipt OF price. 80 cents
per box. six boxes for $2.50.-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
n. Y. CAR FARES
MAY Get BOOST
Victory Must Be Paid For BY
the People, Says
Rail Head

NEW YORK, Aug. Possibility
OF a fight which would be an exact
reversal OF Cleveland's battles for
downward revision of street car
fare rates was noted here today. az
an aftermath of the victory OF the
street car employees for recognition
Of their union and revision Of their
wages.
In a long statement published to-
day, Theodore Shonts, head OF the
great New YORK CRY Railways, de-
clsred the five-osnt fare would ha~e
TO be raised. unless <hs CITY relieved
the company Of certain xsk dtS taxes.
II wages are TO be .increasedf'
said shonts' statement ''somebody
must pay the bill. No instssp what
increases or other expenses the
street railway must meet, the pub.
lie must be carried any distanse for
Ave cents, The dve-oent fare Is as
deeply imbeddsd IN the habits Of
the American people as Is the con.
stitution."
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
OSTEOPATHS
HONOR CLARKE
Detroit Man Made Chairman
of Statistical Work At Ma
tiOnal Convention

At The twentieth annual conven'
ton OF the American Osteopathic
association in Kansas City, last
week. DR.. George Burt F. Clarke. OF
Detroit. was horored by being made
chairman of tho department OF
statistics. The convention closed
with the adoption Of resolutions for
nationwide prohibition and federal
inspection Of dairles. The place OF
meeting next year will be Column
bus, o.
More than 1000 osteopaths were
in attendance. Wisconsin holds the
banner for having the greatest mum
Der OF osteopathS within its boun.
dary BY prohibition. IT was stated,
outlawing OF the sale OF all liquor
was intended to apply TO drug stores
as we'll as 10 saloons
inclination was expressed by
the convention at The action Of the
war department in refusing profess
sional recognition 10 Csteopathic
physicians in preparedness work. A
number of osteopathic physicians
who are surgeons and have qualified
in Red Cross work have been turn
ed down by the war department.
The training Of osteopaths now
consists Of a compulsory four-year
course, with, it is said, more total
hours than in most medical schools.
A campaign against infantile
paralysis, II was announced. will be
conducted BY the osteopaths, who
are said TO be particularly success.
ful in treating paralysis Of the legs
and arms.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
MAN is DRAGGED
INTO ALLEY AND
RELIEVED OF CASH

Oratismo Otomieseon, who told
the police he lives in Delray, declar-
ed that four armed men dragged
him into an alley in the rear OF the
Michigan Drug Co., Farmer and Lar
ned-sts., at $3.50 o'clock, Wednesday
morning, and robbed him Of $40 and
his gold watch.
He could not give the detectives a
complete description OF the robbers,
but declared they were all we'll
dressed young men. He said they
threatened his life II he made an
outcry.
One OF the robbers, he said, struck
him over the head with the butt OF
a revolver after robbing him, and
the four disappeared in the dark
ness.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
SIMONS AIDS IN
PUSHING FIGHT
FOR TOWNSEND

The campaign OF Senator Charles
E. Townsend for denomination and
election TO the senate was formally
opened this week by the Townsend
senatorial committee. Headquar-
tiers have been established at No.
1890 Peter Smith building. On &C.
count OF his duties in Washington,
Senator Townsend will be unable To
participate personally in the cam
paign, except perhaps for a few
days at It's close. A committee Of
his friends, however, has volun-
teered 10 look after his interests
The campaign will be in immedi-
ate charge OF Bernard ]. Omen, Of
Battle Creek. as chairman, and for.
mer state Senator Charles {. ST
mons, OF Detroit. as secretary.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
Moderate Drinker Civ
en- Warning In Official
Statement
EFFICIENCY CUT
DOWN BY LIQUOR
Decrease Is Is Per
Cent In Case of
Typesetters
-CHICAGO HEALTH BOARD

The department OF health OF Chi
! cago in bulletin issued under the
caption. Booze and Brains" says:
The fellow with alcohol in HIS
system Is not a good winners as to
it's effects upon himself. for his mind
as we'll as his body IL bribed by tho
drug. and is a. full OF prejudice "a
his breath is full OF fumes.
You had a glass of beer or three
fingers Of rye today. didn't you? You
think that it puts snap in your wits
and steam In your cylinders. You
feel fine and think you are ready
TO tackle your job and meet eny
problem In sight with a clear heal
and a strong hand But your feel
ing has deluded you. The fact Is
that the drink you took actually
diminished your power to add num-
bers. 10 memorize. TO associate
ideas and 10 see. hear and think
quickly.
The statement Is not the result
of guesswork or question OF anti
this or anti-that on moral grounds.
II Is based on experiments made
hy an eminent scientist, Prof.
Kraepelin, OF Vienna. who has de-
vised n series OF tests and applied
them 10 many individuals. before
and after they have taken alcoholic
liquor His nndingr have been dup
Heated by other scientific men.
In all cases the ability to add.
10 inemorize and 10 think quickly
was greatly reduced within a few
minutes OF taking the drink. and
the handicap lasted for as long as
three days. The more difficult the
task, the greater was the handicap,
and the more numerous were the
! mistakes made by the one tested
Experiments upon four typeset-
tiers showed the results OF drinking
in everyday work. ON the averas &c
the falling OF in efficiency under
alcohol amounted &c over Is per
cent. as compared 10 normal condi-
tions These men were not Drunk,
but simply had a moderate drink,
Just like the one you had today
Daily moderate drinkers are CON
stantly under this harmful influence
OF alcohol. since the effects OF one
drink. as IL clearlyrshown by these
experiments. do not wear on before
the next one Is taken. Furthermore.
every one OF the drinkers observed
imagined that he was doing work
fully up TO grade. while the tests
showed II was far below par. These
mon were not conscious OF their
mental deficiency.
This should make you think be-
fore you order another stein: for
while you may drink another fel.
lows health in II, you are hurting
your own brain power. And who
does not need all the mind he can
muster in these days?
Schiller said. Wine invents moth
ing; Il only blabs II out
The great Helmholtz asserted
that the slightest amount OF alcohol
destroyed his power Of scientific in
sight.
Goethe repeatedly declared that
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
DOCTORS HOME
FROM PLATTSBURG

Eight Detroit medical men have
returned home from two weeks
spent in training at the Plattsburg
military camp. where they were Civ
en- a course OF instruction by the
regular army medicos In all the de
tails of wartime field and hospital
work.
From early morning until late at
night the so or more medical men
in camp were instructed by major
and a captain, and according TO Or.
~. n. Torrey, OF Crosse Pointe
Shores, one Of the returned physi-
clans. their training will stand them
in excellent stead in case they are
ever needed at the front.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
SCOURGE SPREADS
IN WINDSOR

With the discovery of two more
suspected cases of infantile paral-
ysis the total number new being in
vestigated in Windsor is IL. AL
though action was taken last week
TO release all breadwirners from
quarantine. the suspicion that the
disease is spread from personal con
tact has caused the quarantine to
again be established
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09

so-called stimulation by liquor
could produce only forced. In
ferior creation Of ideas.
Happiness and contentment are
said TO spring from the benumbing
Influence OF alcohol upon the higher
brain functions. Such happiness Is
false. such conteptment bought at
the expense of individual mental
liberty.
John Stuart Mill put 1t right
when he said, Who would not be a
human dissatisfied, rather than a
pig satisfied
Think before YOU drink, for aft
or beer or highball YOU cannot
think so well"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
RURAL CARRIERS
WANT L. S. TO
FURNISH AUTOS

CHICAGO. Aug. 9-Rural mail
carriers want Uncle Sam TO furnish
them with automobiles TO deliver
man.
Nearly a thousand delegates, rep
resenting 10000 members OF the Ma
tional Rural Carriers association
met here in their annual convention
today. and advocated delivery Of
mail in the rural districts by auto
mobile.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09

The Outing club Of the y. ". 4. ~
viii NC launch ride Thur.dsy.
The launch VIII leave SteEmeyer
ferry AT p. m for two-hourS
ride
Andrew DreIow. REe rs. No. S3t Hub
bnrd-aNe.. - In the receiving hos
pltai In critical condition after
attempting To take his life Monday
afternoon rs cutting his throat
with a razor.
William n och. age ~. No, III Twen-
,ieth-st.. was nned $50 and Robert
F F",' 81 hy rrrpoP'SS." Justice stein
ZOE az attack made on Patrolman
Robert Miller Saturday night In
front ~ IN" cafe Frontenac
George G.. Gurney, service msnnG~r
who resides a. 40. 9s2 East Grand
blvd will undergo an operation IN
q Los Angeles hospital, in which he
- confined with stomach trouble
There viii he NO society or frrternsi
excursion. 10 Put-tn-Bny THURSDAY
and Friday. aud persons who wish
- avoid crowds on IN" steamer
rut-tn Pay should plan TO 60 To
the LAX" Erie resort on those DAYS.
The executive hoard Of the Detroit
chapter 81 the Kings Daughter.
Wtlf u,ll us monthly meeting
ThurEday. ~ $50 o'clock. in the
y " a. \ FUN attendance IL
desired as the hoard viii plan tho
work % the chapter FOR the COM
Ing winter
Nrf B~IIin. Js years old. ~ No. so3
Iarn~d-st. east. va. arrested Tu~s-
day night charged with imperHon-
ating an officer. The police de-
clare 10 had "A revolver in his
pocket when arrested and was pos
ing In tho Syrian colony as mem
Der 81 the free lance squad.
Two mo"nnEht excursions. are an
noupred for this week by the Ash
10y a. Dustin steamer line. There
viii De sp-cihl moonlight trip
Thursdsy night. as well ms the
'rhe steamer Put-In- Raw viii
leave the First-st. wharf both
evenings ~ Sff o'clock while
dancing VIII begin at $40. Fin
zel's orchestra viii play.
Mr.. snd Mrs. J. v. Garry. OF Eaton
woman giving her name as Mrs
Elizabeth Markham and her adj
dress as 40 - Edwin pl. when
she left her hve-year- daughter
with thNm recently. Cammunica-
ton with IN" local address brought
no reply ard the 0arrys have IN
nce 90 ind the Markham woman
George Rowland soui~ died In the
home OF his daughter. Mrs. r.. ".
Barker No. 36i Bewick-sve.. Tues
day morning. at the age Of %
years Mr. Soule was resident Of
manufacturing jcwelcr there for
many years He came 20 this city
six months ago To 1--we with his
him Mrs +. y Barker Detroit:
Mrs . Y Nanroren. Windsor;
Mrs J. w. Saper. New. York; and
vices VIII 30 held In tho home.
Thursday afternoon. after which
the remains Will be taken TO New
York for burial
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09

his fellow councilmen that It would
be well for the common council to
come 10 time on the submission OF
amendments. or else there would be
a radical change IN the form OF De-
troit city government. He said
nothing radical was proposed In the
amendments.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
.Tf White STAR uNE1

Eastern Zine. For the FLATS AMI
PORT HURON way ports, steamer
leaves Detroit daily eek sunday, $40
a. m, 80 L. M. y. m, sundays.
a. m. AMI 2aG p. IN. sundays only. ex-
ira boat for Flats. rashmco aud AL
gonaC, \. IA.
For SUGAR ISL MD. daily. $40 a.
M. sundays only. 20 a m, $3.50 o.
m. s 30 .. IN and y. m
FOR TOLFpD daily, 20 a m. p.
m. sundays. 80 a. ~, 81 y, m.
Wharf Foot OF Griswold -,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09

NEW YORK.-Hot weather has
caused shortage of flzz water
along Broadway. Drugstore drinks.
as well as those including gin, etc,
are, therefore. scarce.