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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

One thing noticed by many people
during last Wednesdays thunder storm
was that the pet cats and dogs were
unusually affected, some of them show
ing abject terror-even some that had
never before showed any signs Of fear
during storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

in that respect, as it would take 8
bloodhound to find it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

Trainmen on the Wednesday evening
train from Woolwich to Rockland, fol-
lowing the terrific storm, counted eight
fires while on the run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26

The much-looked-for small sardines
have appeared along the bay Of Fundy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26
Senator Johnson's Action Thereon.

Mr.. Johnson of Maine:
Voted in favor Of the passage Of
the Underwood bill, against the
protest of the citizens of Maine.
(Record page 1925 May 10. 1879
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-26
Augusta Lodge Directory
Odd Fellows Hall

Odd Fellows Hall
ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 10, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at s.
i. c. HUGHES, n. @.
E. F. WESTON, Rec. Sec.
GUY c. LONGFELLOW. Fin. Sec.
JErHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 8,
Meetings at 500 o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
]. B. PACKARD, C. p.
G. z. STEWART. Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, r. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday At
o'clock.
LEVI NJ. POOR, Capt
dtf RAY NJ. BURNS. Clerk. .
COURT PINE TREE NO. 20, FOR.
esters of America, meets in Golden Cross
hall, the first and third Thursdays OF
each month at s o'clock.
BARTLEY A. JACKSON, Chief Ranger
FRED w. HEFFERNAN. Treas.
JOHN ]. WHITE. Fin. Sec.
IS Child St.
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Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
Where the People
 May Have Hearing
Will the Federation Favor Drastic
 Amendment to the Constitution?

To the editor of The Republican, Sir
 If the committee decides to amend the constitution they will in my opinion present two amendments, one for the drys and the other for the dryers, they are undecided at present.
 The drys stand for the law as it now is with helpful provisions for any law full use of liquor within the state with additional legislation to make the amendment more easy of enforcement with the Kansas statutes as a guide to secure the best results.
 The dryers, go with the drys as far as they go but go them one better in their desire for an amendment that will make the possession of liquor for bev- erages against the law.
 The dryers are in control of the or ganiZation and as matter of fact the wants of the dryers will receive first consideration, but that does not mean that the commission will ignore the contention of the drys.
 The personnel of this committee is a guarantee of good management and fair treatment of both wings of the organization.
 In CochiSe county the organization is in control of the drys but I am sure the dryers will receive every considera ,tion and be aided in every way to get hearing for their amendment for af- ter all the people must rule and a wise committee will not obStruct them but endeavor to lead them aright The big thing is to keep the organi- zation together and work out it's diff | ferences within the organization anC wise leadership will make this pos sible. Any suggestion any friend has to make I am sure will be appreciated by the committee and will help it tC lead to better advantage. | l note that almost every paper il
 Arizona, except the Phoenix papers ha.
 unintentionally misrepresented the ac.
 tion of the Temperance Federation
 taken at its recent meetings here They
 say that the executive committee wa instructed to initiate an amendmen against the possession or use of liquor | in Arizona
 What the convention did was to sug gest to the executive committee sev
 eral laws, but took special care not t' mention personal use, or possession
 leaving the committee free to act a. they thought best, after considering tn matter very thoroughly.
 am sure that the newspapers of tn
 state, which have been misinformed oI
 the subject, will be glad to make thi correction.
 A.. F. BUCHANAN
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
POINCARE AMONG HIS POOR

quarter that l found President Poincare standing among the piled up debris of a ruined house which had been sliced from the roof to the cellar by a bomb as if by gigantic knife. leaving the living bare the view was democratic scene
 The president questioning kindly a poor middle aged couple. both of whom had their faces hair and clothes still covered with dust They said they had lost children by bomb which had struck their house, but that they themselves were unhurt.
 M Poncare listened sympathetcaly the tear full sarrulity of the man and put his hand the shoulder of the and said:
 Don't worry. France will look after you" and at once. ordered decorated official to take them in his find a lodging for them and give them help.-From the London Chronicle
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04

fell. He prayed to Jesus. As Jesus Himself in dying had said to the
 Father, into Thy hands l commend
 my spirit" so stephen now says tc Jesus receive my spirit" We cannot
 question that prayer was heard and
 that while Stephens body died and
 ultimately crumhled into dust, Ste phens spirit was taken by Jesus to be with Himself in conscious blessed ness (cf. Phil. l. .3) Stephen prayed another prayer that he had learned from Jesus on the cross. lay not this sin to their charge" (cf. Lu. 23: 34.) He had lived as his Master lived, he died as his Master died. His last two utterances were prayers, and prayers formed after the pattern of the dying prayers of Jesus Gu. 23: 46 23: 34J. He had seen Jesus at the right hand of God, and did not hesitate to address his prayers to one so clearly proven to be divine. Love sh0ne out wonderfully in the last moment. He can no longer stand. He falls to his knees beneath the pitiless crash of the rocks. He summons all his remaining strength and utters loud cry. What is it? Lord, lay not this sin to their charge He was in deed full of that Spirit whose first fruit is love Gal. ): 22). His prayer was heard in heaven, and Saul the persecutor became Paul the Apostle. Having offered this prayer he gently fell asleep, while foes gnashed their teeth and rocks crushed his body. He did not die.
 III. Stephen Buried, the Good Seed Scattered Broadcast &: 1-3 The devil over-reached himself. The wind of persecution simply scattered the seed broadcast (cf ch. II: 19-2D. Up to this time the church seems to have been largely confined to Jeru salem. Five to seven years seem to have passed since Pentecost, and the Word of Christ, in connection with the PentecOstal promise. "Ye shall be witnesses unto me in all Ju dea and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth (Ac. 1: 8 had not vet come to proper fruit age But the storm that broke on the day of Stephens death carried out the purpose of Christ. During this awful storm the Apostles brav- cry stayed at their post of duty in Jerusalem The most active agent in this early persecution was Saul. His rage at Christ and the church knew no bOundS He was not content in opposing in the synagogue. he entered the home He spared neither age nor se:;. He was the most dangerous enemy the church of Christ ever had, but further on we shall find him transformed into the mightiest ser want that Christ or the church ever had.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
The Primaries Today

As only about three fourhs of the voters of Phoe- nix have fully qualified by registration candidates for mayor and for the commission will be nominated at the primaries today by minortes and not necessarily very large minorties The municipal government for the next years will be government of the mi nority. by the minority for the majority and whatever may happen to the ma iority within the next year will have been deserved But the for crying over milk is past; the milk has been split. Later regret if any, may be in vain. Sometimes may ex- pect receive jar that will awaken
 The Republican in this campaign has taken unusual course; believe unprecedented one. It has declined support any candidate for nomination for mayor, because it has not believed that any of them up the requirements of the office The attitude of The Republican, and believe that of many voters as will shown by the light day for candidates for mayor, may be regarded d protest the lack of interest taken by citizens in the proposal and support of the most competent for responsible offices.
 But there will be opportunity for those who qualified by registration, to do something for the city to day by voting for B. T. Giett end James A Jones for commissioner nominations. With these men in the commission, though they may not be able to control it, there will be laid a foundation for effort by awakened citizens year hence We do not believe that the seepness of Phoenix in regard to municipal affairs will last Something will probably hap pen within the next year to arouse voters.
 Messrs Jones and Gilett are both good, capable citizens. They are clean, honest and both public spirited But The Republican especially urges support for another Neither is under the control of any political machine any group of desrous of building political machine the ruins of a commission form of government.
 Both in favor of a business-like, progressive and economical city government. If they have their way will be favored incompetents feeding off the taxpayers: there will be useless employees about the city hall drawing salaries rewards for party factonal service.
 of class of who going vote against Messrs. Gillett and Jones today and believe that all of them registered. They will be the voters who want the winilng at gambling and bootlegging which has distinguished the government for the past year, continued and who hope that result of the election month hence Phoenix again may become wideopen town.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
DUST

It is what you try to throw in your fellow mems eyes while they try to toss it into yours It is what all spring from and that which return, thus VOuchSafinG solemn divine the oppOr- tunity to complete the quotation of Ashes to ashes -" It is the substance that impairs the breath ng apparatus of many millions and deals out pack of dseases-of every degree of importance, iron the to the two-spot-at any bloWy in any unswept tenement. A devil to the house. wife it is benign god to the maker of brooms and vacuum cleaners. ''DuSt-the most pernicious substance in the world;' cries the ntolerant former. Patience, patience good frend Were it not for the dust mote how could ever perceive the beam of sunshine slantins through the shadowy room? Besides there is star dust.-From Golfers Weekly.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
"The Birth of 9 Nation"

To the editor of The Republican, Sir
 In regard to the Birth of a Nation" haveNlever seen the picture and don't expect to. But please let me make statement. The Negro is hated by a great number who cant say why they hate him unless it is because he is a Negro and anything that tends to show the unmanly side of him brings up ha- tired in the white mans heart. And it is the remarks that are made at such shows by some of the audience that cause riots and trouble I notice by your paper that John Walthall speaks of a number of negroes going to see the pictule at Birmingham Ala, to see "Marse Henry" This may be true and
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
The Younc Novelist

HamIn Garland whose stories of the western part of the United States well known, recently made interesting observations writer for the Christian Science Monitor regarding novel writing. Mir Garland makes plea for sincerity and ness in young He deprecates the tendency of young writers to mold their style and material suit the requirements of the popular magazine, and he hints that they should not give too much thought to the material rewards for their work.
 In theory, of course Mir. Garland is quite right. The authors of enduring books had in mind only what they wished to say; and they much in that they could have written otherwise. Prob ably nearly every young writer starts out thusiast and would gladly write down but his private and best thoughts
 But the young enthusiast receives a set back thinks and that he get his matter printed less he pays the bills Usually the author his living and beside he has wish to spend his life grinding out manuscript only for the decoration of q shelf in closet. He looks about him notes what sort of material magazines and publishers want and proceeds to turn salable goods And he cannot be blamed. If he is living in age of frivolous literary taste, why is he to turn reformer? Why should not he win much popularity he can? When he has gained and position perhaps he earnest book two that people will read.
 Now and then there appears Emerson who writes with authority upsettng old systems thought and constructing But such writing is hard ly literature. It is expression embodiment of character. the outpouring of d mind. Matter of this kind is not imitabe and writers good sense keep to firmer ground It is hard why the pos sessor of invention and a readable style should not do his best to please the reading public which he must write It is doubtful if the world is much better off because stories that attempt to administer moral dose with q candy coating.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04

as unfit, unwise, misleading, vicious
 and tending to stir up race hatred and
 discrimination, and advised the colored
 people throughout the entire country
 to oppose it's presentation with all their
 power.
 It's ill effects can possibly be best il
 lustrated by the remark of a young
 boy in New York who, after witnessing
 it, said: 'I feel like killing every nig ger I know
 It has been barred from the states of Kansas, Ohio. Colorado and possi
 bly, others, while great many critics in
 other states have also prohibited it's
 production.
 | A prominent white minister in de- nouncing it said Though fifty seven years have passed since the conclusion i of the civil war the problems which l had given rise to it still remain un- settled and must long remain so. To stir up feeling on the subject would only make matters worse, for the ques- i ton of the African is better faced by looking forward than by looking back ward. And for this reason the produc- [ tion of The Birth of a Nation must be | regarded as one of the groSSest errors and the most colossal of misfOrtunes." With the consensus of opinion of the large majority of American city au thorities against the production of this play behind them, the city authorities of Phoenix need no phantom of polit- ical necessity to urge them to do their duty. It is the idlest folly to try to inject politics into the question and the colored people of Phoenix resent the attempt as much as the commission and mayor do.
 If, as you say, a number of people have been anticipating viewing this spectacle of debauchery and misrepre sentation, our answer is that their taste must be comparable to that of those who crowd theaters to view "Sa pho,' "Hypocrite," Damaged Goods, and other potentially immoral and li- centious plays. You will admit that it is unwise to pander to such abnormal, | depraved and vitiated tastes. It is not surprising that few negroes can be found down in "Marse Henrys' country to approve such a travesty. Even Christ's small band of twelve di- ciples was not immune from treachery. for Judas Iscariot betrayed the gen tlest of men for thirty pieces of silver.
 If. as you say, Phoenix is essentially northern city, for Gods sake, lets keep it one
 Yours respectfully. WILLIAM P. CRUMP P. S.-Since writing the above my attention has been called to an article ! in the Gazette thanking Mayor Young for the stand he took on the exclusion of this play from Phoenix. signed by 1 the Colored Voters League. I know of no such league. Even if such a | league existed it would be the height i of folly to cenSure or commend any member of the city government for voting as his judgment dictates.
 To further emphasize my dislike of
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
FUAM ES

l watched log in the fireplace burning,
 Wrapped in flame like a winding sheet Giving again with splendid largesse
 The suns long gift of treasured heat Giving again in the fires low music
 The sound of wind on an autumn night. And the gold of many sunrise Garnered and given out in light. l watched log in the fireplace burning Oh. if l. too could only be Sure to give back the love and laughter
 That life freely gave to me.
 Sara Teasdale in Harpers Magazine
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04

this is the class of negroes that give the community in which they live trou- ble and this is the class of negroes that is always taken to be used in picture. Now, if they do not care to show the law abiding negro citizen in the film, why not let him alone? And those who are trying to advance and are also do- ing what they can to help the ignorant and unlawful negro to advance with the co operation of the better white citizen to stop the agitation are trying and do hope that there will be none of the "Marse Merry" negroes to be found to be used in pictures. For better coun- try we must have better people. We are trying. Will you help us?
 l thank you,
 Margaret M Green
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
Margaret M. Green
Not Barred in Texas

To the editor of The Republican, Sir: ' I notice with some surprise in your editorial columns this morning that the exhibition of "The Birth of a Ma ton" was prohibited in Texas. In my home city, Dallas, the film played two engagements. In the interval between it's appearances in Dallas it made a tour of number of Texas towns. Feel ing that this film is one by which ev- cry true American is helped by seeing, and hoping that Phoenix will not be prevented from witnessing it, l feel constrained to correct this misappre- hension.
 Truly yours,
 $. E. Mccormick
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
A Grateful Leaque

1nOenlA, ATlI., MAT. j, I5Io. To the Public
 Editor Republican, Sir I wish to heartily thank the Honora- ble George L. Young through the col umns of your paper for his efforts in assisting us in stopping the picture Birth of a Nation" from coming to Phoenix.
 Without Mayor YOung's help it would not have been possible for the colored people of Phoenix to have secured the commissions order to stop the pie ture. Hoping you will print this in your paper.
 Yours truly,
 C. G. JOHNSON, East Washington St, for Colored Voters League.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
THOMPSON SETON SEEKS AN EARLooM

It is said that Ernest Thompson Seton, celebrated Nature writer is seeking to establish his claim to
 British earldom Mir Thompson bases his right the secret marriage of the fifth and last Earl of Winton. contracted in 1716 after the nobleman had escaped from the prison in which loyalty to the Stuart dynasty had lodged him.-From the Spring field (Mass) Republican.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
MIzzI HAJOS A REAL STAR NOW

New posters that have been ordered by Henry w. Savage to announce the coming of Pom Pom to the Cohan theater give proof that Mzzi Hajos has been promoted to the eminence of In the scheme of billing Miss Hajoss first will ap- pear in extraordinarily large type, the "Hajos" be- ing subdued, since MT. Savage finds that his favor ite comedenne generally is referred to by affec tonate public just "Mzzf'
 It was not until, Pom Pom created such stir in Boston recently that MT Savage decided make Miss Hajos technically star, although she has long been in fact bless her.-From the New York Telegraph.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
Phoenix Ariz.

Phoenix, Ariz Mar B. 1916 To the Editor of The Arizona Repub-
 lican.
 Dear sir
 l was surprised to note in your edi- tOrial this morning anent the proposed exhibition here of the photoplay now called "The Birth of a Nation.' form erly called The Clansman," that you had heard of no ill effects of it's being shown elsewhere. Fierce and bloody riots attended it's production in Phil adelphia and Boston. It's trail over the country has left a wave of bitter hatred and resentment in it's wake both among colored people and among white people It has been censured and condemned by every leading colored man and by most of the leading white men and women in America. The late Dr. Book CT T. Washington, who seldom con- cerned himself with such things, went out of his way to condemn this play
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04

Your responsibility lies in giving a larger attention to civic affairs, to public affairs, not simply ill the sense of partisan politics, but with this ob- ject i'll view, to secure the election of office of men who will carry into poli- ties true business principles; who will bring about economies i'll the man. agcmcnt, municipal, state and na- tional.
 Frank B. Willis.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
Statement of Mrs. White

To the public:-
 When the commissioners were asked to give their decision in behalf of the Arizona Federation of Colored Wo- mems clubs, it was not meant to be used, as a political issue, and I am sorry to see such a demonstration in the movements of the league. The com missioners as whole acted and no one individual.
 Just such people who take advantage of the women, who were acting for uplift and morality, peace in the com munity, are persons who are danger ous.
 Thanking the commission for what has been done
 Respectfully,
 MRS. ELLA WHITE.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
A NEW "BEAUTY INSURANCE"

Miss Veronica Mulvihll. daughter of M J. Mul- vihil 5007 Washington Boulevard. and several young and women have adopted early morning horseback riding a spring panacea for all spring ills They expect to form riding club for long cross-cOuntry rides later.
 Declaring that horseback riding properly done" is the best health and beauty insurance. Miss Muvi- hill urges St Louisans to indulge in the exercise It is a fine flesh reducer she says.-From the St. Louis Times
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
NOT THE FIRST

A number of newspapers laying particular stress upon the fact that MT. Brandeis is jew So also that early representative of the iu- dietary Moses. if I not mistaken.-From the New York Telegraph
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
The Miqratory Bird Law

The forestry service has just issued statement regarding the staus of the federal migratory bird law reminding sporsmen that the law is still before United States supreme court and is therefore yet in
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04

vote cast at the primary today for James A. Jones and B. T. Gett will an expression in favor of an economical and efficient city government.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-04
NO EVIL SPEAKING

He who wishes to exert useful influence, must be careful to insult nothing.-Goethe