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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
Editors Table
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Translated from the Scandinavian
languages by Emile Poulsson and
Laura Poulsson. Illustrated in two
colors by Florence Liley Young. Price.
net, $1.00: postpaid $1.10. Lothrop.
Lee & Shepard. Boston.
These stories Of magic and adven-
ture come from the countries at the
top of the world" and will transport
thither in fancy the children who read
this unusual book. They tell of Lapps
and reindeer (even a golden horned
reindeerD, Of prince and herd-boy, Of
knights and wolves and trolls, Of boy
who could be hungry and merry at the
same time-of all these and more be-
sides! Most Of them were written by
z. Topelius, renowned Finnish au-
thor, who wrote his books in Swedish.
about fifty years ago. Miss Poulsson' 8
numerous and long visits to Norway.
her fathers land. and the fact that
she Is an experienced writer for chill
dren are doubtless the reasons why
her translations are sympathetic and
skilful. and yet entirely adapted to
give wholesome pleasure to the young
public that she knows so we'll. This
book is not intended for the little chill
dren with whom Miss Poulsson's nurs-
cry and kindergarten books are so
justly popular. but for boys and girls
Of ten or more.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
THE GOVERNOR and
C0UNC GIL MEETING
THURSDAY MORNING

The Governor and Council held only
a short session Thursda, forenoon at
the executive chambers at the State
House, after which trip was made to
SKowhegan- to visit the Woman's Re-
formatory. The party returned to Au-
gusta in season for q further session
in the evening
The following orders have been pass
ed by the Council:
Ordered. That the proposals for DO
ing Glass A of the State printing be
rejected and that new proposals cover
ing that class and Glass T be called for
as soon as practicable
Ordered. That salaries Of officers OF
the Woman's Reformatory Be fixed as
follows: Superintendent, $1,000 per an
mum; farm manager, $72o per annun.
Ordered, That the sum Of $17.1e be
paid to the trustees Of the FRS Con-
gregational church. Inc. Of Union. Me,
to reimburse said corporation for taxes
paid to the town of Union for the year
1916 on personal property held as 4
fund for the support of the ministry,
in conformity with the provisions Of
Chapter 86 of the Public Laws of 1915,
said amount to be paid from the appro-
priation for property kemp. from tax
alton.
Ordered. That the recommendation
Of the board of trustees Of the Maino
School for the Deaf that the building
recently acquired AMI fitted up by said
institution as a hospital and Girls der
mitory be named "Winslow hail." in
appreciation of the ability and devotion
with which the Honorable Edward B.
Winslow of Portland has served the
school for so many years, is hereby ap-
proved.
Whereas, the bills To-. printing and
binding the report Of tile treasurer o.
State for 1915 were paid in error and
contrary to custom fron. the 1916 ap-
preparation; be it therefore
Ordered, That a warrant be drawn
against the State contingent fund in
favor Of the treasurer of State and
placed to the credit CT the 1915 appro-
priaton for printing and binding
amounting to 5000. which was the un-
expended balance of the 1915 apprcpri-
alton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
Editorial Comment


lean citizens. property. commerce and
interests upon land and sea is today. as
in every decade Of our history. the poll
cy that will command the mighty sup
port Of the people Of the United States.
out Of existence by the scorching hurri-
cane Of popular disapproval because Of
their failure to stand up for sailors
rights. commercial rights, citizens
rights and national rights. When JET
ferson and Madison insisted upon the
protection Of these rights against all
aggressions from 1901 to 1915 they were
the voice Of the American people, and
that voice prevailed.
The Whig party died the death that 1t
deserved when It placed itself squarely
against the interests Of humanity and
civilization by opposing the redemption
Of the territory OF Texas. New Mexico,
Arizona. California. Colorado. Utah and
Nevada from the savagery and barbar-
isrp that had prevailed up to 1s46.
Viewing the glorious present Of those
great Commonwealths. noting the splen-
did achievement Of the Democratic party
in its policy Of staiwart Americanism
y,
what advocate Of civilization will stand
today as defender Of the Wings or the
accuser OF the Democratic policy which
created the Golden West?
So the Wings gave up the ghost, as all
parties must ever do when they fail TO
understand the spirit Of Americanism in
herent In our people. Our political sys-
tenn insures the survival Of the flttest of
political organizations and decrees the
death and disappearance Of the feeble.
the unfaithful and the unfit The Fed
eralists were theorists. ana their party
expired with the demonstration Of the
unf1tness of their theory. The Wings in
their opposition to the extension Of the
blessings OF our government to other
parts Of this continent were theorists,
clinging to a theory incompatible with
human destiny and progress and they
passed away.
The people of the United States are
an irresistible force in an irrepressible
conflict. and 'weaklings who stand in the
way of the advancement Of the repub-
lies ideals or who fail to maintain ma
tional rights and protect American cttt-
zens can never command the support OF
the people.
The prestige Of the United States
among the nations Of the earth must be
maintained. Its dignity must be kept
un1mpaired. It's rights must be upheld
Its citizens must be protected through
out the world. This is the settled will
and decree Of the American people yes
terday. today and forever.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
CHILD LABOR BILL NO FAKE

The National Child Labor Committee
has issued a protest against current
statements to the effect that the re-
Gently passed federal child labor law is
a fraud" and Joker"
I'VE hope no one will be misled bv
these rumors." says Owen r. Loyeiov.
general secretary Of the National Child
Labor Committee. "The bill was care
fully drawn and thoroughly considered
1t was not tammed through Congress
but has been pending three wears. It
is significant that both Democrats
and Republicans were we'll represented
on the Senate committee that passed
on the final form of the bill, that both
Democrats and Republicans stood SOL
idly for 1t in this form, and that when
the roll-call was taken only two Re-
publicans-Oliver and Penrose-and ten
Democrats-all Southerners-voted
against It, II the law is a gold brick.
both parties made the brick, and the
attempt to use it as campaign mater
ial is absurd.
The law is as air-tight as law can
be. The 30-day clause which has been
attacked as Joker does not relate
to shipment in interstate commerce
but to removal from the factory, and
was intended. chiefly, to prevent eva
sion OF the law by the storage of child
made goods in a warehouse. It was
necessary Furthermore, because with
out 1t manufacturer who once en-
ployed child labor would find his goods
debarred forever from interstate COM
merce, even though his child employees
were discharged. 1t has been suggest
ed that some thrifty manufacturer
may try to run the government block
ade with shipments Of goods in 80 day
lots, hiring and firing his children so as
to evade the law, but we believe that
such manufacturer would be On alb
normally determined employer of chill
dren-for employers have been telling
US for many years that they do not
want to employ children but are forced
to do so by competition with other
child employers-and would soon call
himself to the attention Of public that
has already clearly signified it's OBJ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
. MOOSE ENTERTAIN
Supreme Dictator Davis Of Cleveland
Guest Thursday Evening

Union hall was the scene of very
enjoyable fraternal event Thursday
evening, when the supreme dictator qf
the Loyal Order of Moose, Hyman D.
Davis, Cleveland, Ohio. paid an. official
visit to Kennebec Lodge, No. 1883, L.
o. o. NJ. Mr.. Davis was accompanied
on his visit by National Director Ar
thur w. Hayden of Boston, with whom
he is paying visit to each of the sub
ordinate lodges of the order in the
United States in order to increase the
membership of the order from 100000
to 100000. Members of the lodges in
Gardiner, Hallowell, Rockland and
Waldoboro as well as Augusta were
present at the meeting and many la
dies attended as guests. After con-
cert by Ballads orchestra, Mr.. Davis
and Mr.. Hayden gave short talks upon
matters concerning the order. The re-
mainder of the evening was passed
very pleasantly at dancing. Refresh
ments of ice cream and cake were
served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
DRlNlK HOT WAITER
IIF YOU DESIRE A
ROSY COMPLEXION
Says we can't help but look
better and feel better
after an inside bath.

To look ones best and feel ones best
is to enjoy an inside bath each morn
ing to flush from the system the pre-
viouS days waste, sour lamentations
and poisonous toxins before it is abb
sorbed into the blood. Just ~ coal.
when it burns, leaves behind cer-
tain amount of incombustible material
in the form Of ashes, so the food and
drink taken each day leave in the ali
mentary organs a certain amount OF
indigestible material. which II not
eliminated, form toxins and poisons
which are then sucked into the blood
through the very ducts which are in
tended to suck in only nourishment
to sustain the body.
If you want to see the glow Of
healthy bloom in your cheeks, to see
your skin get clearer and clearer, you
are told to drink every morning upon.
arising, a glass Of hot water with a
teaspoonful Of limestone phosphate in
it, which is a harmless means Of wash
ing the waste material and toxins.
from the stomach, liver. kidneys and
bowels. thus cleansing. sweetening and
purifying the entire alimentary tract.
before putting more food into the
stomach.
Men and women with, sallow skins,
liver spots, pimples or pallid com
plexion. also those who wake up with
coated tongue, bad taste, nasty
breath. others who are bothered with
headaches. bilious spells, acid stomach
or constipation should begin this phos-
phated hot water drinking and are
assured of very pronounced results in
one or two weeks.
A quarter pound Of limestone phos-
phate costs very little at the drug
store but is sufficient to demonstrate
that just as soap and hot water
cleanses, purifies and freshens the
skin on the outside. so hot water and
limestone phosphate act on the inside
organs. We must always consider that
internal sanitation is vastly moro i'm
portant than outside cleanliness, be-
cause the skin pores do not absorb
impurities into the blood, while the
bowel pores do.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
To Regain a Healthy.
CirliSh Complexion

II you would have a clear, fresh. girlish
complexion. one ounce of ordinary merco-
lized wax will aid you In this direction
more than shelves full of cosmetics. 1t
produces a natural beauty. This wax
procurable at any drugstore. completely
absorbs bad complexion. revealing the
healthy young skin underneath. Its
that no inconvenience is caused The
wax is applied at night, like cold cream.
and removed in the morning with soap
and water.
Another valuable rejuvenating treat
ment-this for wrinkles-is to bathe your
face in solution of powdered saxolte.
o., dissolved in Apt. witch hazel. This
the lines and "frming up" the loose
tissue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
BELFAST
Published List of Appealed Cas-
es To Be Considered at
Present Term of Court
EQUITY GRANGE MEMBERS
ENJOY SUPPER

The following is a list of the appealed
cases to be considered at the September
term of the supreme court. now in ses-
sion State VS.. John Monnceia. search
and seizure; state VS.. Ralph Sanborn,
search and seizure; State VS.. H. W,
Beacher Kendall, irftoxcation; State vs..
George E. Benson, single sale; State Vs.
George E. Benson liquor in possession
for illegal sale: state VS.. George E. Ben
son. liouor in possession for illegal sale;
state VS.. Clifford Jackson, single sale;
State VS.. George E. Benson, search ana
seizure: State VS.. Frank Bartlett, lntox-
ication: State VS.. Charles Milliken, tres
mass: State VS.. George w. Milliken, tres
mass: State vs.. Mark c. Pease. cruelty
to animals; State VS.. Edwin q. HUM,
driving automobile recklessly. All OF
Wednesdays cases were disposed OF as
follows. The case of c. H. Scribner VS..
Elijah Ritchie was non-sulted 1hal u
c,.rence Shur,aan vs. Mamie Rogers was
defaulted. The case OF l. M. CUMMINGS
VIC G. P. Curtis was tried before tne
iurv The grand jury brought IN SIX IN
a;ot,,,en+s none of which was made pub
lie. --s
fine entertainment was given AT hqo'-
tv Grange hall Wednesday evening anu
this was preceded by very dehc1ous
chicken supper. A large number were III
attendance and the sum, of $227o was
cleared. This viii be used toward hgnt-
ing the hall. The program inciudeo 'ho
Following numbers. all of which were
heartily encored: Selection. Mcleod SIS
+ers. Quartet; reading. Miss sabra Dyer
900, colo Arthur Johnson; reading. Miss
Laura Carpenter; selection. Mcleod SIS
ters: reading, Miss Dyer; solo, Artnuf
Johnson: reading, Miss Carpenter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

so to speak, the hand maiden in
soothing, healing and curing those who
suffer in mind and body.
No one should give up hope until
they have had consultation with
Prof Caldwell. one of the most sue
cessful specialists of the day in all
Chronic and Long Standing Diseases.
Catarrh, Throat, Bronchitis, Con-
sumption.
If you have weak lungs remember
catarrh leads to consumption.
Scrofula, all kinds of Tumors, Dis
eases of the Stomach and Digestive
Tract.
Those fearful nervous Diseases of
men and women, no matter from what
cause arising-Paralysis. Headache,
Prostration, Lame Back, Neuralgia,
Sciatica and rheumatism.
Diseases of the Liver. Kidneys and
Bladder, Male Troubles, Weakness Ono
matter from what cause).
Diseases of Women-Ulceration
Displacement, Falling of the Womb,
Profuse, Painful or Suppressed Men
situation. These conditions do not
neglect, there is trouble ahead II you
do
If you are run down and have lost
your ambition you need electricity.
Prof Caldwell can with single ap-
plication infuse new strength into your
nerves. Go to him at once and if he
will accept your case begin treatment
without delay.
Although his time is being rapidly
filed consultation at his Office, 43
Grove street, continues free and conf
dental. Hours 9 to II A. NJ, to 4
and to P. NJ. except Sunday. Mon
day and Thursday.
sep29-oct2-4
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
Our Davie Pepper

Twelfth volume of the Famous
Pepper Books" by Margaret Sidney,
illustrated by Alice Barber Stephens.
Price, $3.50. Lothrop. Aee & Shepard,
Boston.
More than a million copies Of the
various Pepper Books" have been
sold and, unaffected by competition
they reach higher figures each year
Each of the Pepper children except
ing "Davie," the third boy and one
Of tho dearest Of all children. has pre-
viously been honored by appearing in
the title of book, and now it is DAY.
les turn. He is we'll paid for waiting,
for his book is one of the brightest and
sweetest of all the Pepper Books"
high praise as that may be. The char
acter- drawing is some Of the authors
best work, and her rich humor, which
never for a moment lets a serious sit
uation become gloomy, helps to make
up a book of wonderful charm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Frank Greenleaf, purser of the steam
er Islander Of the Augusta, Gardiner
& Boothbay route, was in the city
Thursday afternoon closing up the bus
mess of the season. In speaking Of the
steamers work since sne went on the
route last spring he said that the bus
iness of the season had been good. bet
ter than that of the preceding year, and
that the August business WIS away
ahead of that of August >1915.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
FINE RACING At
NO, KNOX FAIR;
BIC ATTENDANCE

Union. Me. Sept 2s.-The North Knox
fair opened Wednesday with an attend
ance of 1000.
Five heats. one a dead heat, were neces-
sary TO decide the 23s race, which was
won by Ella Hamlin. owned by W.. f.
Webb of Augusta Lady Booker. owned
nv II. c. Buzzeil of Belfast, won the rs
race in straight heats. Dixie Braden'
owned by Maurice Athearn of Rockland
won the go race. making a sensational
spurt in the extra heat, The summary;
2ss cLAss-PURsE 500.
Ella Hamlin, m, by Ell Nc
Kinney-Grace Hamlin Webb)2 ! 0 l
Bonnie Doune, b 6, by Thistle
Down (Holmes) ..............1
Peter West, b g (Nash>. h>........s 8 8 3
Frank Hall. ch 6 HalD. ........4 =
George Braden also started.
Time-23O. 225a, 2.7, 224a. 2.N.
rs CLASS-PURSE $125.
Lady Booker. m. by Dobson-
Rhode West (Nash) ................1 I ]
Walter W.. bl & CBean). 2
Major Bing, br g (HalD ...............2
Van Dashy, 70 g (Rich)..
Time-2.2e IA, 2.26 3-4 2.2s 34.
go CLASS-PURSE $50.
Dixie Braden, b m, by Rown Bra
den-Sewing Machine t(Athern). 3 I 4 !
Cable H.. b G. by Gable (Bean)..1 2 2 4
Barkliss, b g dudwick). ............4 4 1
Frank Braden, b (Jones).........3 3 3 a
Time-2.25 IA. 222 IA, 22s. 80 "a.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

lection to the existence Of child labor.
"1he federal child labor law was
framed by the best constitutional law
yers in the country; it was passed by
q Congress that had given it close at
tention; and We Of the National Child
Labor Committee shelieye that. whether
the next President be Mr.. Wilson or
Mr.. Hughes, the child labor law can
and will be enforced in accordance
with the will Of the American people" ;"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

three children and could not raise any of
them, but since / have taken the Com
pound I have a bright baby boy. ]
advise every suffering woman to try It
and get relief. Ithas done wonders for
Mrs. CArHARNE GooDLnNd. 1873
E. King Street, York, Pa.
When medicine has been successful
in bringing health to so many, no
woman has right to. say without try
ing it, II do not believe it will help
me-" There must be more than hun
dred thousand women in this country
who, like Mrs. Goodling, have proven
what wonders Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound can do for weak and
ailing women. Try it and see for
yourself.
If there are any complications
you don't understand, write
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(conf6n-1+'--> F.--->- Mass,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
AMAZED
Wonderful Healing of So.Called
Hopeless Cases by Electricity
During the Past Week
Engage Your Treatment Now.

If you have
met with his
patients fro m
time to time,
after they have
been cured and
able to resume
their respective
vocations, and
h a We h e a r d
their graphic.
|outspoken ac-
counts of their
s. u # e. n &, it
would impress
THE most stolid
heart that this
|healer's powers
are truly a di-
vine gift, aided
|by his beloved
science. that Is,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

w d. Hutchins has begun the erec-
ton Of a new dwelling on the lot re-
Gently purchased by him at the corner
of Grove and Chandler streets. for his
own occupancy. The house will be Of
Dutch Colonial style Of architecture,
31xs9 feet on the ground and will con-
tain eight rooms and a bath. The
house will be heated by hot water and
lighted by electricity and will be mod
ern throughout.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
Laymen's Federation

The annual meeting of the Layman's
Federation of Augusta will be held at
the Penney Memorial church this eve
ming. Supper will be served In the ves-
try at $50. followed. by the report Of
the committee on -alections, election OF
officers for the ensuing year. discussion
of plans for the coming winter and an
address by A. A. Head OF Waterville,
laymen's secretary OF the State Young
Mems Christian Association
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Joseph Young. Jr.. will enter the
Shaw Business College in this city the
first of next month. Cony High school
is now we'll represented In the college,
several of last years students having
enrolled there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Francis Hill went to Merrymeeting
bay on Wednesday and found the birds
plenty. returning in the evening with
five fine black ducks. His father. Fred
erick Hill of this city, is known as one
of the best local wing shots, and it is
reported that his son is also very pro-
ficient in this sport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
Dave Porter and His Double; or, Tho
Disappearance Of the Eastwood For

tune.
Twelfth volume of the Dave Porter
Series by Edward Stratemeyer. illus
trated by Walter S. Rogers. 12mo.
Cloth. Price S1.75. Lothrop. Lee &
Shepard Boston.
Dave Porter is the most popular hero
In any series of present-day highgrade
books for boys. Each volume is COM
plete story in itself, though naturally
continuing previous characters. In this,
Dave, not for the first time aids in un-
tangling mystery of great Importance
to close friend, and is equal to every
occasion.
AS younger boys enjoy reading Of the
adventures of older ones. this will suit
a wide range of readers, being of inter
est to all from twelve to sixteen, and
even older.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Mr. and Mrs. Earl c. Kimban are
the happy parents Of bouncing boy,
who was born to them Wednesday
morning at the Augusta General hos
pital, the young man weighing 1o'e
pounds at birth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Mrs. Mabel King Fox leaves Sun
day to study the newest dances which
she will teach this coming season. She
will open classes the latter part OF Oc-
tober at the Parish house. The exact
dates to be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Hugh Gallagher of Bangor arrived
in this city Thursday afternoon and
will be here for the next few days on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Miss Ruth Penniman. a graduate
nurse from the Augusta General hos
pital, returned Thursday morning from
a months visit to her home at New
Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Alcohol, used in the manufacture Of
high explosives is now being made from
Louisiana molasses, or blacks,rap as 1t
is called. go great has been the call
for the sticky commodity that the Price
is now about four times what it was
two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Alberta Heald announces Friday and
Saturday as opening days for trimmed
hats and imported novelties.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
EXTREME WEAKNESS |!
AND SUFFERING =
Read How Mira. Coodling got
Relief and Strength. 4
York, Pa.-"I have used Lydia \.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and

found It 70 be all you
say it Is. was 20
sick that ] could not
stand ct my sink To-
wash dishes and !
could not sit tNithout
10 pillow undar me.
i had the doctor
every few days but
since I have taken
the Compound d I
don't have to send
fnr him. Ihavo had
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

James F. Hoffs of South Berwick ar
rived in this city Thursday afternoon
on visit to friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Miss Lillian Burns Of Nantasket
Beach. who underwent surgical treat
ment Thursday at the Augusta General
hospital, was reported last evening to
be as comfortable as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29
AUGUSTA LOCALS

the Thursday arrivals in this city on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

S. r. kimball Of Rockland arrived
in the city Thursday, coming here on
matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Miss Ann Taught Of Foxboro. Mass.
is passing few days with Mrs. Har-
riett Lee at her home on Swan street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

A high-top English last shoe for
growing girls is popular this season. At
York's, So. $3.50 and $4.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Horace North of Boston arrived in
town Thursday on a business visit OF
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Among the Thursday business CALL
ers in town were Emile Dionne and
Frank Lavasseur Of Lewiston. .
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-29

Rats every year destroy about per
cent Of the growing sugar cane in Ja-
maica.