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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-23
Argument in Brief.

Briefly stated, then, the argument
that 1 present to you against this pro-
vision in the bill is this:
II adopted by the people it will
without aiding the cause of temper
ance, destroy millions of dollars of
property in the state of Wisconsin.
1t will throw approximately $4,000
men out of employment
1t will lost to the state many hun
dreds Of thousands of dollars in taxes
l am sure that this situation will
appeal to the people of the state of
Wisconsin. l have faith in their bust
ness judgment and their sense of fair
ness and justice. | know that they do
not wish to harm citizens needlessly,
and the friends of the bill will surely
not maintain that it would be weak
ened before the people with these pro-
visions eliminated
Under these same provisions of the
bill if farmer manufactures a key of
cider or wine made of wild grapes, cur
rants or other fruits for his own use,
as is the custom among our farmer
folk, he would be permitted to keep it
only for his personal consumption. If
he gives any of it to any of his fam
lily or serves it on his table to his
friends or guests he would make him
self liable to the penalties of the law
Interfering With Rights.
shall not believe that the friends
of practical temperance wish to carry
prohibition thus far. ReguIative meas
ures such as the bill we have before
us should go no further in interfering
with the habits of the people than is
necessary to protect then. against the
evil results that follow the use of an
article, which in this case is intoxicat-
ing liquor. The manufacture of wine
for his own use and that of his family
has been a long established custom
among the farmers of Wisconsin. No
one has been heard to complain that it
has ever produced drunkenness or any
evil results against which the state
should take drastic action. 1t seems to
me that it is privilege that belongs
to him who tills the soil, if he wishes
to exercise it. 1t is his own product
and it would indeed be an awkward
situation if we by law create a situa-
ton in this state under which a farm
er who makes a key of cider or key
Of wild grape wine cannot share it
with his family, but must consume it
all himself
You will readily observe that you are
product. You are merely combining its
use to the individual who actually
manufactures it. The bill should be
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-23

If there is nothing in man you
can get nothing but failure out of him.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-23
SOFT, CLEAR SKINS
Made So by Daily Use of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment-TriaI Free.

The last thing at night and the first
In the morning, battle the face freely
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. If
there are pimples or dandruff smear
them with Cuticura Ointment before
bathing. Nothing better than Cuticura
for daily toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Some men refuse to pay their debts
because they think it would injure
their credit.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-05-23
GOV. TURNS DOWN
EVJUE DRY BILL
TELLS LEGISLATURE HE WILL
OPPOSE PROHIBITION MEAS
URE IN PRESENT FORM.
ASKS THAT ACT BE MODIFIED
Proposes Eliminating Section Prohib.
itng Manufacture of Liquor
for Shipment Outside of
State-Favors Making
Wines by Farmers.

Madison, Wis, May 17.-Gov. Z. /.
Philip tonight informed the assembly
he would not sign the statewide pro
hibition bill in its present form. He
suggested amendments and asked that
the bill be recalled.
The changes he proposes included
elimination Of the section which pro-
hibits the manufacture of intoxicating
liquors for shipment outside the state
and to other countries and the section
which prohibits the manufacture Of
mild wines by farmers, for use in their
own homes.
The governors statement follows:
To the honorable, the legislature:
Bill No. 57A, popularity known as the
Liquor referendum BILL" is before me
sions careful consideration and take
this means Of advising you that can
not agree to all of it's provisions.
Before discussing my objections to
some of the prohibitions that are in
cOrporated in the bill | wish to make
a brief statement with reference to my
position upon the question of referen-
dunn.
Generally speaking l am opposed to
submitting legislation to the people for
their adoption. The system is not prac-
teal because several propositions can
be embodied in one bill. The people
cannot amend it or change it and, in
the end, the bill will either be adopted
or fall upon the main questions con-
tanned therein. 1t may at the same
time contain minor provisions that are
Objectionable, but are carried through
by the larger interests.
Furthermore, in 1914 the question Of
an amendment to the constitution pro-
viding for the initiative and referen-
dunn was before the people. 1t was
thoroughly discussed and was voted
down by vote of $4,000 against ST.
555 in favor of the proposition. l op-
posed the system at that time and |
have had no occasion to change nv
mind, as l still firmly maintain that
this is a representative form Of gov.
eminent and those who are selected
TO represent the people in the legisla.
ture should legislate for them rather
than to pass that duty to the people
themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
DUNN APPOINTED
TO FACULTY OF
YALE LAW SCHOOL

Waterville, Nc, Feb. 96.-Harry
Wesley Dunn, Colby '96 has recently
been appointed to the faculty of Yale
Law school. Mr.. Dunn is the son of
Reuben Wesley and the late Martha
Baker Dunn of this city and after his
graduation from Colby went to Cam
bridge and studied law at Harvard.
Between the years of 1905 and 1872 he
practiced law in Boston but later IN
response to an insistent demand went
to the University of Iowa, where he
became dean Of the law school and
established the Case system or meth
Cd of teaching law, as several other
law school men have done in the MID
die West and Western law schools.
Finishing his work there, Mr.. Dunn
returned to Boston to carry on his pro-
fessional work. Mr.. Dunn is a thinker
in fundamental problems Of law, a
member of the American Judlcatufe
Society and of the American Academy
of Political and Social Science. MI.
Dunn within the past year has been
engaged in the revision Of the stat
utes of the stale of Massachusetts. He
has many friends in this city who Will
be pleased to learn of his appointment
to the important position ne now holos'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
BOND ISSUE FAVORED FOR
NEW HIGH SCHOOL BLDG.

Messrs. Boston. Hazard, Robinson,
Gray and Knight were present at the
Monday evening meeting of the city
council and with that body discussed the
best way of putting the new High school
building proposition before the voters.
The concensus of opinion appeared to
favor the issuance of 20-year bonds for
$4,000. A special meeting of the council
will soon be called and the proposition
put before the people.
Harry Mclaughlin of South Gardiner
was granted permission to use portion
of River avenue for the purpose of NOV
ing a building The bond of Judge Far
rington as city treasurer was received,
accepted and placed on file. The COM
missioners decided TO request City Solic-
itor Maxcy to attend certain hearings at
Augusta as representative of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
POTATO PRICES TUMBLE
AT FORT FAIRFIELD

Fort Fairfield, Me- Feb 26-The potato
prices in the Fort Fairfield markets have
taken a sudden and unexpected DROP The
bottom has practically fallen out of the
market and potatoes that would have
brought at least SO a week ago were SELL
ing at Sc Saturday. The reason for this
sudden and unexpected drop in prices is
generally attributed to the fact that the
facilities for shipment of the present
stock to the Boston and New York mar
kets are inadequate. Some of the deal
ers were refusing to purchase altogether
Saturday, while others were only willing
to pay S. or $3.50. This condition Of at
fairs in the markets has caused many
of the farmers to cease hauling to mar
ket and the amount being brought in Sat
urday was very small indeed. Those who
have already sold their stock are feeling
that they profited by it, while those who
are holding stock are quite optimistic as
to the outcome and quite confident that
they will receive the prices for which
they are waiting 1t is believed that be
fore the coming week closes. however,
the prices will again be back to the 50
mark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
READFIELD

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. Elmer r. Berry
who were recently married entertain
ed their friends Saturday evening.
After an evening passed in dancing
and cards the guests departed for
their homes leaving many valuable
and useful gifts and their wishes for
many returns of the day to the happy
couple Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Clarence Shirley Of Walpole,
Mass. is passing a few weeks with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Kinnon.
B. D. Gordon is shipping hay to
Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Lanctot were
callers on Mrs. c. A. Hallett Sunday
Among the Sunday visitors Of Mr.
and Mrs. George Morrow were Willie
Morrow. Mrs Archie Morrow and lit
tie daughter and Miss Ella Morrow of
Augusta and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Jacobs
of Mt. Vernon.
Miss Yvonne Marchildon Of Augusta
passed the weekend with her father
George Marchildon.
Miss Alice Marston who was called
home by illness in her family has re-
turned to her work at Winthrop Cen
ter
Miss Helen Brown is visiting at n
w. Schoppee's for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
BENTON

The box sociable held at Goodwin's
Corner school Friday evening was a
great success and a good sum was re-
allied
Mrs F. S Hodgkins who has been
quite i'll is gaining slowly
Miss Sylvia Brown is visiting her
grandparents Mr. and Mrs Ed Ivory.
The Grange Sewing Circle will meet
at the Grange hall Wednesday after
noon. Feb. IS to sew and make fancy
articles for their Easter sale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Harmon have
returned from Clinton where they
have been visiting relatives.
Miss Gertrude Gerald returned to
Augusta after passing Sunday with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. James
Gerald.
All schools in town closed Friday
for a vacation except the school in
District No. s.
Mrs. John Eastman has returned to
her home after passing a few days in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
Education Against
HI. C.. of L. in New York
Is the Latest Plan

New York, Feb ga campaign OF
education against high food prices was
extended today through several avenues.
This plan was adopted by the board OF
health after an investigation to ascer-
tain lust how much suffering existed
among the poor, and by the mayors 1000
supply committee. 1t was endorsed by
Governor Whitman, who summed up MS
view of the situation by saying:
The people have simply got to eat
what they can afford to eat
The supply sent to homes throughout
the CITY by means of public school chill
dren one million circulars urging c!ti-
Zens to eat rice instead of potatoes. on
ions and cabbage. George w. Perkins,
chairman of this committee, asserted
that New York City might expect only
slight reductions in food prices unless
the people made up their minds to adopt
substitutes for expensive foodstuffs.
Enough rice is available at a low price.
he said to afford relief until Legislative
action can be taken.
The Department of Health in a re-
port to the mayor found that marked
increase in the export of staple food
stuffs had a great influence in raising
prices but declared nevertheless that
there was less dependency and real need
in tn city than had been common for
many years past. The report urged
that the poor be educated to buy food
more intelligently and said that the
we'll to do might contribute toward this
education by altering habits of careless
ness and extravaganza in their homes
A number of retail grocers today join
ed consumers in the boycott against
potatoes, onions and chickens and agreed
not to sell these articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
FAYETTE

About so attended the regular meet
ing of Startling grange Saturday and
the third and fourth degrees were
given a class of seven. After a boun-
tiful dinner served at noon the follow
ing literary program was presented
vocal solo, When l Look Back and
Think of You, Gertrude Gile Barron,
who responded to an encore by anoth-
err solo, There's Someone More Lone
some Than You (Mrs. Kate Walton,
accompanist); recitation. IRA Flagg;
reading. George Washington" Mrs.
Belle Gle; piano solo, Mrs. Walton:
facts from Washington's life. mem
bers; paper upon abraham Lincoln"
Mrs. Cora Clough; exercise. A Trib
ute to Washington. Minnie taples, IRA
F1agg, Geneva Gile. Lottie Springer,
Ruth and Clara Tuck and George
Hessmer, N1rs. Barron, accompanist;
valentine exercise, Hope Springer, An
ME and Esther Tuck. The worthy
lecturer read a fine report of the
lecturers conference and SO ended one
of the pleasantest meetings of Starl-
ing grange.
Mrs. Gertrude Barron closed her
school in MONMOUTH Friday and after
passing few days at her home left
for Augusta where she has employ
ment at the Lawrence House.
Hazel Gle who has been working in
Jay returned home last Monday.
Merle Gile, Ed Rose and Delbert
Smith are cutting pine for E. f. Gile.
There VIII be a social dance at
Starting grange hall Saturday evening
March B
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
Enthusiasm Meets Bonar
Law S Announcement

London, Feb. 26.-There was a scene CT
great enthusiasm in the House of Com
mons today when Andrew Bonar Law
chancellor of the exchequer, announce
the result of Great Britain's third war
loan, which is by far the greatest voun-
tary contribution by the people of any
bellgerent nation.
More than 1900, coo, 900 of new money
with more than 100000 subscribers. are
the stupendous figures which the chan
cellor of the exchequer confessed he
would have thought it impossible to raise
only few days ago.
The loan has resulted in a striking Vic
tory for the government over the profess
sional fnanciers. since bankers had adj
vised the treasury department that it
could not be f1oated at less than per
cent. Mr. Law at the time declared that
he preferred to risk failure in an attempt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
LIBERTY

Waldo Holt arrived home from the
NJ. c. 1. Monday, Feb. 10. school hav-
ing been closed on account of three
cases of scarlet fever. The following
Wednesday Mr.. Holt was quarantined
and will remain SO for the next two
weeks. Doctor Kingdom of Sears
mont is caring for DR.. Hoit's patients.
Liberty High school has been closed
for two weeks on account of an cpl
demic of measles that has been
through the village and surrounding
towns. 1t is thought best to remain
closed until March 5.
Mrs. A. ]. Skidmore is quite i'll at
this writing with grip and other
troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
SIOUX CITY GUN
CLUB TO INSTRUCT
IN TRANSPORTING

Women OF SioCX CT t"Fv3, soon Will
take their place among III" f"remost
shooters in the county,. The SEQ Gun
Club. at the 81, cestio0 "f Oscar HO-
berg. has adopted 2 policy whereby
women. and also men. OF Sioux city,
win DO taught how to handle n shotgun
ct the traps.
II was ct the annual meeting Of the
c,u5 that the deposition was brought
~. Mr. Foberg outlined his plan to
tho other directors. and it was adopted
It has been decided to set aside one
afte-noon twice each month when
women. ard also men. desiring to learn
bow to shoot. will be given expert In
strrction.
Three hours will he devoted to the
rovices on these afternoons. and no
person who alreadv knows how to shoot
at clay pigeon; will he permitted TO
stand before the traps. The lessons
will be given absolutely free, the only
REQUIREMENT being that students fur
rie', their own shells.
The instructor will te,ch the students
low to stand al the traps and how to
shoulder their guns. The targets will
he thrown easily until the knack Of hit
ting EN- Is acquired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
TROY

Melville +. Stevens was operated on
for appendicitis at his home last Mon
day. The case was a critical one and
the outcome seemed doubtful at first
but he is doing we'll at this time.
Mrs. Lena Page of Nassalboro is
visiting her sister Mrs. Arthur Bag
ley.
Fred A. Carter Of Montville was
railing on his old friends in Troy last
week.
Mrs. Lottie Ward is keeping house
for Horace Graves.
Miss Evelyn Baker has gone to Bos-
ton for a visit with her sister.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Loren
Shaw is boarding at the home Of his
uncle Charles Prentiss. Mr. and Mrs.
Shaw are employed in an insane asy-
lum in Rhode Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
German Estimate Of Loss
of Entente and Neutral
Shipping During War

Berlin, Feb. 26.-tBy Wireless to
Sayville. )-Merchant shipping aggregat
ing 4,99s.500 tons belonging to Entente
and neutral nations has been destroyed
or condemned as prizes by the Central
powers since the beginning of the war,
it was officially announced today. APP
parently this total covers L period up
to the end of January 1917, only, as no
figures for the present month are given.
The official statement reads:
During January last 40 merchant
ships of hostile powers, with a total of
$4,000 gross tons, were destroyed as
result of the war measures of the Cen
trail Powers. OF them 81 vessels with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
MT. VERNON

EAST-Mrs. w. c. Rathey and her
niece Miss Rose Stone have returned
home from Pennington.
Wallace Stone returned Tuesday
from Winthrop where he had been
working on a hay press.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hall are receiv-
ing congratulations upon the birth Of
a daughter Lorna Irene on Feb 90.
Mrs. Turner of Readfield is caring for
them.
Clarence Robinson and family have
moved back to Vienna.
A good crowd attended the dance at
Ingham hall Friday evening. There
will be another social dance Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
NORTH CLINTON

Leander Slongwhite who has been
i'll for the past two weeks is stu
poorly.
Mrs. Joseph Call of Rurnham called
at the home of her daughter Mrs. r.
A. Gerald Saturday.
Mrs. Burton Batchelder passed a
few DAYS with her parents Mr.. ana
Mrs. Clark Dixon last week.
Miss Edna Steen who has been Wis
iting her mother Mrs. !. ". HUFF mas
returned to her home in Pittsfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
COLD STORAGE SEARCH
IN SAN FRANCISCO BY
ENTIRE FORCE OF CITY

San Francisco. Feb. 26.-The entire
force of the city administration was
enlisted today in an effort to find out
VI at foodstocks are being held in cold
storage City officials said they had
been informed that local cold storage
warehouses were packed with the
very products that are being sold al
famine prices on the plea that the
supply is short.
At the city attorneys Office, il was
said that wherever 1t is found that
accumulation has been made for the
purpose of cornering food. measures
will be adopted to force that particu-
lar product into the market at a rel-
sonable price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27

: peoples mass meeting will be held
a. tho Coliseum next Sunday afternoon
March 4 at 80 O'Clock for the benefit
q. tie cay Mission. A large orchestra
v 10 present and a union choir, to-
rehtr win special singing will be an
aGlitonal attraction. \. A. Walsh of
this city will deliver the address and
h.s s,hJcct VIII be Sunshine and
She don" Everybody welcome. Seats
fee Thc Gardiner City Mission with
William Smith as superintendent and
JcnN Dow rs treasurer. is doing a
ao3 work in Gardiner and is Il cause
t.t,h> the support Of all. The mis-
,.or rooms arc now being overhaulod
emf r,paircd and an additional expense
thus incurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
Mrs. John M. 1oWle

Mrs Evelyn Il. wife of John NJ.
~cvlc. who has teen a resident of Gar
diner for tho past 10 Years. died Mon
tav morning at her home on Summer
street. AGED c. Years, 6 months. She is
,ar,ived by a usband, two daughters,
N,~ Eiohart! Is. Henderson and Mrs.
Linwood -. Peters, both Of Gardiner;
two sisters, Mrs Wealthy Garcelon of
Ruruham and Mrs. Frances Bragg of
Albion: ono brother. Reuben GerriSh
n Troy Funeral services vii he held
Wednesday, afternoon from her late
re- idorce. - Summer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
MONMOUTH

Mrs. Warren Macomber of Winthrop
is the guest of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. F. o. Flanders
Mrs. G. l.. Banghart has gone to
Winterport to visit her mother Mrs.
Chase.
At the Methodist church Sunday
evening Feb. % a very interesting
service was held under the auspices of
the Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety.
Miss Sarah Morgan of Lewiston has
been engaged to coach the partici-
pants in the prize speaking contest Of
the students of Monmouth Academy
Miss Morgan is well known in Mon
mouth where she has done very salts
factory work in this line for several
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
CHAPTER II
The Casket of Tainted Treasure

The CaSket of Tainted Treasure
Don't shoot, Mi. Strong" pleaded
The Spider.
You know me. do you, you whelp.'
Numbered the enraged clubman. well,
You'll know me better before we get
through" II was his intention to i'm
prison the gangsters in the house to
which they had taken Beverly. One
hundred yards down that thoroushfare
was Il railroad crossing. She might
find help there or encounter a passing
automobile.
His fears were somewhat allayed
when he heard train laundering
along. and he Nentured to glance be-
hind him toward the tracks. When he
did so a cold chill swept over him. On
the railroad tracks he saw Beverly and
The Rat struggling, and the train was
speeding toward them.
Coming Wednesday and Thursday
Dorothy Gish in Fine Arts drama 'The
Children of the Feud'' Metro travel
ogue and Drew comedy.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27

an aggregate of 24o.o0o gross tons, were
British. Besides these, 5S neutral mer-
chant ships totalling 10S,500 gross tons
were sunk on account of carrying con-
traband for the enemy.
The total loss in shipping for the
month was 22S vessels. with total of
$4,000 gross tons.
Since the beginning of the war 4.SS7,-
500 gross tons of hostile merchant ship
ping has been destroyed. OF this 3,Sl4,-
500 was British.
In addition the sea forces OF the Cen
trail Powers have sunk or condemned a $
prizes 459 neutral vessels, of total of
641 goo gross tonnage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Big Programs Today

Marguerite Clark in Little Lady
Eileen" at the Coliseum tonight is the
attraction by request with a dime ad-
mission.
Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria' and
the world feature, What Happened
al % with a comedy is the bill at the
Johnson Opera house today, both after
noon and evening.
George Beban, the great character
artist in His Sweetheart" tops the
bill at the johnson Opera house tomor-
row.
"Civilization" is booked at the Coli
scum March 8, 9 and 10. Reserved seats
for this attraction. Phone HEM or
302- M.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-27

report of the meeting of the Hallowell
local of the New England Milk Pro-
ducers' Association which appeared in
these columns Monday morning con-
corning the raise in the price of milk.
1t should be stated that no raise in
the price of milk has been made in the
last two years in spite of the fact that
the price of grain has materially ad-
Vancod