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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Government Ownership Folly.

Before the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' Association at Baltimore, Md,
Thursday evening, Senator John w.
Weeks dealt with the folly of govern
ment ownership, upon which the pres
ent administration is determined to
launch tie country. Senator Weeks,
from his knowledge of government as
we'll as Of business affairs, shed new
light upon a subject long discussed.
In part he said:
am going to submit to YOU some
views on the subject Of government
ownership, as we'll as the operation of
transportation lines and other public
service facilities, although the whole
subject is much too comprehensive to
treat in the time allotted. I do not in
tend to speak in any sense in a parti-
san way, but I cannot fail to call at
tention to the fact that the reason why
the subject seems to me. just now, to
be of urgent Importance is the recon-
mendstions by the present Administra-
ton of additional activities in this
Before taking up the question of rail-
roads, and the experiences which diff
ferent countries have had in their
building and operation, want to lay
down the general proposition that gov
ernmental operations are relatively ex-
travagant: passenger rates are proper
tionately lessened, while freight rates
are increased, and that, generally
speaking. governments are not suited
to engage in either economical or eff
Gent business operations.
Let us consider the contention made
by those advocating government own
ership that the cost of capital would
be materially less than it is under pri-
vate control. Undoubtedly there is
something to be said in favor Of this
contention provided the issue Of bond
ed indebtedness by q government does
not become 90 large that It's bonds do
not sell readily. II we were to take
over tho railroads Of the United States,
what would be the cost to the govern
ment? In taking over railroads in Eu-
rope by governments. from 20 to 25
times the net earnings for period Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Moving Pictures for Children

This morning at the Colonial theater
in Augusta, moving pictures for school
children are to be tried for popular ap-
prevail. The trial is made by the Pa
rent-Teacher Association with the full
approval Of the school authorities, edu-
Gators and public-spirited men and wo-
men who have become interested in the
plan. The pictures to be shown are ed
ucational in character but at the same
time fascinating to the young and de-
veloping mind The plan has worked in
other places and we heartily hope 1t
will do so here.
Wherever wholesome, educative films
have been shown. we are told, the ten
dency is to improve the tone of all 9TH
or pictures shown. That is natural
sequence, for improvement is progress
sive by suggestion as we'll as by DEM
onstration. While we believe that the
character of the films shown in Angus
ia has been largely above question, and
likely to be held so, yet we believe that
school children may with advantage
have mixed into their picture amuse-
ment diet little of the more cumula-
tive solids. so offered as to be absorbed
rather than forced.
We hope Augusta parents will not
only send their children but will go
themselves to see the pictures selected
Therein lies the probability of the Sue
cess Of the venture. Perhaps parents
and teachers may find a new and COM
mon bond of sympathy where they
meet to approve, correct or suggest for
the benefit Of the children. Every fam
lily should be interested in promoting
series Of films that shall carry whole
some lessons to the young.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
The Presidents Remarkable Address.

The President admits that in a mes.
sage to the last Congress he had said
the need for preparedness was not
pressing. but declares that he has
learned something meantime. He also
calls attention to his reversal on the
tariff commission question. On that
too. he has learned something in wear
Let us hope he will learn other things
of value to the American people. for
these things he admits learning are the
things that practical men have been
telling him ever since he became a can
didate for the Presidency.
year ago President Wilson said
America was too proud to fight; to-
day he says we must defy the world.
wise man changes his mind, we
remember; but there's vast difference
between wise man and a weather
cock, in possible service to humanity
President Wilson's blushing confess
sion of a wise mans prerogatives. does
credit to his honesty, but emblazons be-
1ore the people of this country the
fact that they are leading their leader
His convictions have been changed up
on almost every issue of Importance
within IL months. We have frequently
remarked upon it: now he admits it.
The Democratic press has Indignantly
denied. excused and explained. The
President proves that we have been
right all along and his defenders wrong.
If he thinks his new attitude "nuts hin,
right with the people. pray where does
he think it leaves a great majority of
his party?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
STOPS ANY COLD
|NAFEW HOURS
"Pape's Cold. Compound" opens
clogged nose and head and
ends grippe.
Relief comes instantly.

Relief comes instantly.
A dose taken every two hours until
three doses are taken will end grippe
misery and break up a severe cold
either in the head, chest, body or
limbs.
1t promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose running,
relieves sick headache dullness. few
erishness, sore throat. sneezing, sore
ness and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blow
ing and snuffiing. Ease your throbbing
head. Nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only 25 cents
at any drug store. 1t acts without
assistance, tastes nice, causes no in
convenience. BE sure you get the
genuine.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
CRANBERRY ISLES
AGAIN AFRAID OF
AN INCENDIARY

Cranberry Isles. Me-, Jan. 2S.-Much
uneasiness is felt by many residents
Of Cranberry Isles on account of what
seems to be the beginning Of new
outbreak of mysterious fires like that
of September last. Two weeks ago a
fire in the house of Elisha Bunker
was fortunately discovered before
much damage was done and only mice
and matches can be suggested as the
cause, and few believe this to be the
case. A few days ago a fire in the
house Of John NJ. Bunker was discov-
cred before the flames had gained any
Roadway and none seem to be able
to advance any theory as to the
origin. The neighborhood is begin
ming to be fearful of another fire
s,ries and most people do not allow
the slightest sound at night to go un-
Investigated, lest fire should be the
cause.
The fires which occurred here last
September threw the inhabitants OF
the island into the widest kind of ex-
citement and a vigilance akin to mar
tial law prevailed during a period OF
several weeks. No arrests were made
and so far as is known, the identity
of the guilty person or persons re-
mains undiscovered.
The buildings which were burned
last September included the old Sand
Beach House on the south shore Of
Islesford, owned by DIR. Walter Seelye
Of Worcester. Mass; the fine summer
home on Islesford of Arthur Brooks
of Cambridge Mass, valued at $780,
600; the house on Cranberry Island
owned by j. H. Hamor and occupied
by Arnold Weed and family and Capt.
Gilbert Hadlock's ice house on Isles
ford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Light and Airy
Not His Funeral.

It is the kindly custom in q certain
English village, says Philadelphia
paper. for the well-to-do inhabitants to
make good any loss that the villagers
sustain through the death Of live stock.
The retired manufacturer who had only
recently settled in the village was ignor-
ant of that fact, and was much puzzled
by the visit Of laborer's wife, who said
that she had lost pig.
well, haven't got it," explained the
puzzled newcomer.
what I mean, sir, is, Of course. the
pig died." nervously explained the wo-
man.
well, what do you want me to do?"
cried the thoroughly bewildered man.
"Send a wreath?'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

By way Of proving they were good,
Alton E. Briggs ate some eggs that were
nine months old. All right. but person.
ally. we prefer Calpurnia eggs. II you
don't get it, we will add that Callie was
Caesars wife.-Boston Globe
Want the kind that is above suspicion
Ell? Well. about the only thing to do Is
to go into the hen business for yourself
and even then you cannot be absolutely
sure.-Biddeford Journal.
Certainly NOT. Aunt Nabby said she
billed it an billed it," and then she
couldn't crack the shell Of the "plaguey
thing with the bread spoon, cause 1t
happened to be the Chiny aig."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
No Longer "Too Proud to Fight"

President Wilson is no longer too
proud to fight" At New York Thurs
day, he told an audience Of New York
clergymen:
81 always accept, perhaps by some
impulse of my native blood, the invi-
tation to a fight
He added that he hoped he always
fought in "knightly fashion," that he
did not "traduce his antagonists" and
that he fought with the intention of
converting them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Diriso Grange Gives Play.

Members of Dirigo Grange Thursday
evening presented the four-act rural
drama, Farm Folks" before a large
audience at the Grange Hall at Dyer's
Corner, Brunswick. After the enter
tainment clam supper was served and
dancing was enjoyed. The following
were in the cast: Ernest l. Clement,
George w. Leonard. Peter l.. Gushing,
Charles E. Sadler. Charles I. Purington,
Grace M. Randall. Mabel !. Patt, Grace
M. Atkins, Annie r. Cushing, Inez e.
Spinney and Lena NJ. Coffin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

to get around by aid Of clutches until
the last three months. The remains
were taken to PASSPORT for interment.
Capt. Bagley always followed the sea
until he became crippled. He was a
long time member Of the Knights OF
Pythias and of Free and Accepted Ma
sons. A widow, Mrs. Ella Bagley, sur
wives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

A Harvard professor is making him.
self interesting by disparaging COM
ments on the heroes of history. Even
if Washington had not all the qualities
to be found in the board Of professors
of modern educational institution. he
most certainly had what one of these
professors has not-common sense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Maine Gossip
Had Il?

With nimble feet I used to trip
The Bunny Hug an Frisco Gyp,
But now, by gosh. stumble, slip,
Ny hack wheels skid an up trip,
A dizzy head and aching hip
Bespeak . sickness like the Pip!
Into my hank my nose I dip,
The dewdrops drop in endless drip.
I dare not even take a nip
ut burns the cold sore on my lip;
call up doc to get his tip,
"Cheer up" SEE he-"It's just the grippe.
Selected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
FLAGSTAFF

Mrs. Cliff Wing died Jan. 26, after an
illness of about 10 days with double
pneumonia. Funeral services were held
Friday at her old home in Freeman.
The primary school is closed this
week on account Of the illness Of the
teacher, Miss Blapche Savage.
Mrs. Glenn Viles is at home i'll with
the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Disobevino Orders.

The porter of a small hotel being at
tackled by illness while on duty. his kind
employer sent him upstairs to bed and
called a physician. When the doctor
came down after having attended his pa
tient the proprietor accosted him.
well, doctor, how did you find him?"
he asked.
Hes coming down with tie grip" was
the doctors reply.
IF he does I'll send him back to bed.
I warned him not toSlug any more bag
gage today."-Woman's Home Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

That quotation on the lips Of Repre-
sentative IKE" Sherwood. Thrice is
he armed who hath his quarrel just"
recalls Artemus Wards half soling of
the maxim: And four times he who
gets his blow in fust"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

If all the signs that were heaved on
reading the report Of the burning Of the
Marshall house, at York harbor could be
assembled into one, they'd resemble a. 40
mile gale. That old hosiery was known
far and wide.-EXchange.
But wasn't it lucky the old walls
could not make death-bed revela-
ton!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
The Popular View.

TOO many look on repentance in the
wrong way said Billy Sunday to a San
Francisco reported, They are like the
little girl.
Now, my little girl, tell me- said a
Sunday school superintendent, which you
would rather be-beautiful or good?'
"I think the little girl answered
thoughtfully, that I'd rather be beauti-
ful-and repent. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
James II. Modery Of Orono.

James II. Modery Of Orono.
James H. Modery. a veteran of the
Civil War, died Thursday at his home
in Orono, aged 80. He was a native
of Germany. coming to this country
when a boy. He served in Co. H, list
Maine Heavy Artillery. and saw much
active service. He was a member Of
the G. A. r. and Odd Fellows. One
daughter and three sons survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Mrs. Roxanna 6urnham Of Saeo.

Mrs. Roxanna Burnham, widow OF
William D. Burnham, died at her home
on Hill street, Saco, Thursday morning,
aged o. She was born in Salem, Me-
and went to Saco when young. she
was married to Mr.. Burnham and lived
in Portland, Scarboro or Saco all her
married life. She was the Oldest mem
Der of the Cults Avenue Free Bapts!
church. A son, Frank f. Burnham Of
Pine Point. and two daughters. Mrs. =.
G. Eastman and Mrs. Ross V. Liooy
of Hartford, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
The World War a Year AGO
Today-jan. 20.

Russian invaders Of East
Prussia reached Tilsit.
Austrian army outdanked the
Russians marching on C1acow
and threatened to cut OF their
retreat from the Carpathians'
slopes.
Germany reported Z successful
attack in the Argonne fogVst
where q French regiment was
annihil0ted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Why They Get Big Pay.

Mistakes will happen!'
Il know that, young man. but nova
days the people who get the big salaries
are paid to prevent most of them.'-De-
troit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Abjiah BauIey

Capt. Abijah Bagley died Wednes-
day morning, Jan. 26, after an illness
Of nine years. He had been an almost
helpless cripple during these years,
owing to a paralytic shock, but able
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Why, to Be Sure.

ut says here in this scientific article
that some colors can be felt
well. that's true all right
20, is it: what color did you ever feel?"
"Why, 1 have often felt ue.''-F1orida
Times Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, ReeuLA.
meeting Friday evenings at 100. Fr6sv
Jan. q, installation Of officers. publc
invitation. Refreshments.
s; s. F :. WEIR 46ts s'' e..
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO.
Meetings at 7:ao o'clock every secohd a.
stallation Of officers. Public to men.bs =.
OF Subordinate branches. Refreshments
T. Z: T. +: s SfEaANaRa; 6 s;, &
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 3. H.
Regular nesting every third Tuesday A
s O'Clock. Special meeting Friday, !Fsb
4th.
DIFF RAY NJ. BURNS. Clerk
UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS Or
Pythias. King Company. No. I. Rssala,
meeting Gant r +, ~ KEA q each month
Rec. w. FRANK HERRICK.
oct5. tu-th-sat.tf
QUEEN TEMPLE. NO. 70. PYTHlAN 3
Sisters, meets in X. of p. hall the ~.
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings Of each
month, at 7.30 o'clock. -
MRS. ADELAIDE M. THOMPSON, q
ADELAIDE N. PAGE. NJ. Of K. ana G
LUCIE P. LEWIS. n. of F.
tu-th-sat.H 81
CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s. p. OF
H. Meetings I'd and 9Th Saturday svsa.
ings OF each month at g.. A. R. hall.
MRS. EMMA r. HOWE, w. II
MRS. ALICE RIPLEY. Sec.
tu-th-sat.tf
N. e. o. r., KENNE6EC LODGE, No.
Isl meets in g. A. r. hall the first and
third Tuesday evenings OF each month.
" MRS. IoTTIE H. PIERCE. Warden
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE, Rec. Sec.
b. L. NICHOLAS. Fin. Sec. d
tM-th-sat
G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
of Seth Williams Post No. Is, second and
fourth Thursdays Of each month.
LEVI NJ. POOR, Commander. 49,.
VIM. McDAVID, Adjutant.
o. o. STETSON, Quartefmastsr.
jan20, tu-thurs-sat-tf
RETAIL CLERKS UNION. LOCAL
No. $40. Regular meetings first and third
Tuesdays Of each month In Golden C:oss
hall.
A. b. MARI, President.
O. e. DOUGLAS. Rec. ssc'y
may11tues. thur&sat1yr
SETH WILLIAMS INDEPENDENT
Relief Corps. Meetings every ThursoN
afternoon at 23O at @. 4. r. hall.
HATTIE LIPPINCOTT, Prsa
ADDIE w. GAY, Sec.
L ]. McDAVID. Treas q.
april ,tu h-sRt.lyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Location Of the Suit,

"She's suing for divorce"
"On what grounds
Fright here at home. She couldn't at
ford to go to Reno."-Detroit Free Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Augusta Lodge Directory
sHNoc CHAPTER M

Gu HNoc CHAPTER NO. n
II. A. NJ Special convocation n ~.
sonic Temple, Jan. q, at $50 p. NJ VS..
in M. NJ. M. degree. Sojournins comnsn'
ions are cordially invited to attend.
ALBERT NJ. PINGREE. y
CHARLES r. CHASE. sas
bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS, As
& A. M. Special communication Mo,s.,
Jan. 81, at 7.3O p. NJ. Work in M III -
gree. Refreshments. All soionsr, Is.
brothers are cordially invited to attsn1
WARREN d. TRASK, W M
PEARLE e. FULLER. S.c
TRINITY coMMANDERY, NO. ,
K. T. Special conclave at Masonic r.r.
pie Friday evening. Feb. 9Th, 1915. A. ~
p. M. Work in Temple and Malta ~
to attend. "s
LEWIS A. BURLEIGH, EN-. cAu
GEORGE H. BANGS, Recorder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Works Both Ways,

81 always like to meet a fellow who
came from farm" remarked Congress-
man Flubdub.
'Yes?"
Eyes. You can advise him to go back
to it if he isn't success, and congratu-
late him on leaving it if he is."-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

Mrs. E. E. Crafts Of West Auburn
writes The Lewiston Sun: These
spring-lik days would almost lead
one to bark for the sound Of the robin
and the bluebird's note. One Of The
Suns correspondents reports having
seen q robin. The rose-breasted
grosbeaks which resemble the robin
closely in size and general appear
ance are often mistaken for the robin.
These birds usually arrive here about
this time Of year from the colder
regions north Of us. Our regular win
ter birds have not been much in evil
dence here as yet this winter. In
deed their absence has been noted and
commented upon by those observing
in such matters. Mrs. Crafts picked
q small bouquet of pansies in full
bloom in her garden yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

The announcement that The Texas
Company has leased the big steel ship
building plant Of Arthur Sewall & Co.
at Bath for Ave years, has been receiv-
ed there with great pleasure, as it will
mean an industrial boom to the ship
ping city. 1t is expected that several
hundred men will be given employment
as it is understood that the company
will build several tank steamers. Work
will probably be commenced early in
February to put the big plant in condi-
ton after a lapse of 10 years. 1t will
be thoroughly equipped for steel build
ing, although it is not thought that
the actual construction work on the
steamers will begin much before the
first Of June owing to the delay in Sc
curing the material. 1t is understood
that only the hulls will be built In
Bath, as it is believed The Texas Conn
pany looks with favor upon an oil en-
CINE, and these will in all probability
be installed in New York. It is be-
lieved that the company is considering
the building of a large fleet. One Of
the essential features will probably be
the connection Of the yard and the
Maine Central Railroad by spur track
or ferry ship to allow the NJ. c. ferry
boat to land cars direct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

The pelt Of large wild cat is dis
played in the show window Of the ]. E.
Stephens store at Rumford. The ami
NAL was shot by Herbert Lohnes of
Hale. Lohnes and several other men
were logging on Huston brook in Rox-
bury. Suddenly the wild cat made it's
appearance and advanced toward the
men. No one having a weapon, the
men started for camp with the wild
cat after them. Lohnes reached the
camp first and grasping his rifle fired
at the wildcat, killing it with the first
shot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

The Bar Harbor town clerks report
has been made up for the year. and
shows II births in 1915, an increase of
10 over 1914 which had 81. There We're
80 marriages in 1915, a decrease of 7
from the As Of 1914. Evidently Cupid
loafed on the job last year. There were
SO deaths in 1915, an increase Of three
from 1914. OF those who died. We're
infants less than one year old. four
were between one and 10, two between
10 and 20, three between 20 and 30, four
between 80 and 40, five between 40 and
so, two between 50 and go, nine be-
tween 60 and 10, nine between 70 and
80, and IL were between 80 and 80.
Evidently Bar Harbor is a place to live
to a ripe old age as 30 of the entire
number were over 60 years of age.
Pneumonia had the most victims, six,
while four were stiliborn, and heart
disease claimed three. The others were
divided among a variety of causes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

When a man Of Sc years enlists un-
der another flag than of his native
country and when the other flag is
engaged in the bitterest war the world
has ever seen, it is safe to say that
the man likes a scrap and has estab-
lished a new record in that line. S.
G. Stanley a. native of and for years
resident Of Cranberry Isles. Me-,
writes that he enlisted in the Cana
dian volunteers on Jan. and is now
in training camp for a three months
course before going to the front. He
will probably see scrapping enough to
last him for the balance Of his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 730. Frid.u
Jan. q, installation of officers publ;c ~
invitation. Refreshments.
c. e. PRATT. Ma
e. F. WESTON. a.