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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
A Municipal LiahtIna Plant

The good people Of Yarmouth think
they need more light. better light and
at less expense. so at their last town
meeting instructed their representative
to the Legislature to draw and intro
duce a bill authorizing the municipal
officers or commission to be appointed
to engage in the business of supplying
gas and electricity to the towns Of Var
mouth, North Yarmouth and Pownal,
also to such corporations and individ-
uals as wish to do business with them.
Representative VIM. H. Bowie Of Var.
mouth has the bill nearly ready for pre-.
sentation. It is drawn after the So
called Lisbon bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
Misbranded and Adulterated
COttonseed Meal in Sight

Chief A.. Nj. G. Soule Of the Bureau
Of Inspection. department OF agrlcui-
ture, states that for year or more
he has been receiving reports from 'he
bureaus inspectors or through inNes-
LEGATIONS at the laboratory 20 the ef-
feet that shipments of nisorarded or
adulterated cottonseed eh were be
ing made into Maine, the labels OF
these products not being in agreement
with the guaranty as to the protein
therein.
1t has been found that much Of this
misbranded meal has been made from
delinted cottonseed, the increased oe-
mand for the lint for the manufacture
of war munitions sending II" price
inward. Some of the manufacturers
have reaped the benefit Of the demanl
for lint, but have negligently contin-
ued to use the old labels on the meal
Several such cases have been recon-
mended to the federal department for
prosecution and the department u jus
tice is now preparing them fer legal
action.
The law, Sec II. Chap. 119, provides
that no person shall be prosecuted II
he can establish proof of purchase ana
a guaranty from the dealer, Brokers
and retail dealers can secure protec-
ton also by requiring manufacturers
to give written guarantees that no
adulteration or misbranding exists in
the product supplied.
Samples of seized products will be
analyzed and is not up to the guaran-
ty, will he reported to the dealer
Mr.. Soule is sending this notice t.
all feed dealers and so far a. ran he
obtained to all dairymen using con-
centrated feed stuff and he hopes dat
all interested will take advantage Of
the offer, which is intan ted for tie
benefit of all who see fit to avail them
selves of it for their own protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

At the last regular meeting or Hen
nv G. Staples Camp, Sons of Veterans,
it was voted to hold class mutation
on Monday evening, Feb. IL, and also
to observe Lincoln's birthday. which
comes on that date. II is expected that
a class of % members will be taken In
that night. The camp is preparing to
assist Seth William Post, G. A. R.. next
Memorial day. and expects to do the
greater part of the work. The officers
of the camp are trying hard to build
up the organization and to assist In
every way the Grand Army in carrying
on the work for which it was organized.
All those who wish to assist in the work
should apply to Robert A. Cony. who
will be glad TO assist them in hunting
up the records of their fathers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
Original Package" Case of
80 Years Ago Bobs y,

The world-famous Original Pa
age" liquor case of 80 years ago a.
again appear before Legislature.
Maine, resolve having been pren...,
for presentation early this w.eL
favor Of Michael Burns of August ;,
reimburse him for the expenses cane,
b, the seizure of a large amop,,
liquors at the direct orders Of the -
Governor Joseph r. Bodwell OF u
lowell. in office at that time B,-..
has made frequent appeals to l,eei.,,
lures tor reimbursement, but alu,-
without avail.
In 1887 Michael Burns was in a.
liquor business in Augusta the -,
prietor of the modern Maine a..
store" at the north end Of Water s,,,,
the place now having the reputation !.
n resort where liquor is sold Al -.
time the rum hunters were on the M,
path. conditions being about the saw,
as they are at present when Rur,.
conceived the idea that II IIuuo- ~.
imported TO this country and sofa !.
the original package that h. could ~
be molested So Burns went 10 Live.
poo. purchased several hundred cs..
Of nice whiskey and they were l7-s.,
at the port Of Il pstCn. trauspar,,8 :.
Portland in bonded cars ami The due
paid at the Portl, d custom hons,
Then the goods we're 81 ppod ri An.
gusta and Burns began duluI bushes,
Burns did smashing business p.
about 10 days and every lawyer In ,hs
TO
the matter. but they could find no stat.
ute which declared that Burns was no,
doing legitimate business.
Joseph r. Bodwell OF Halloween VA,
governor ana he called Andrew r Ne.
Fadden of Watervillc at that time ~.
sheriff of Kennebcc county. and Uo,
L. L. Carleton Of Winthrop. then ,ss
county attorney. to the executive
chamber.
warrant was sworn ont by COUNTY
Attorney Carleton and Sheriff Mead.
den made a seizure nj Burns pl,os
Hon. Orville y. Baker. at that time the
attorney general OF Maine. rcp-csar,sB
the state at the preliminary hoarir.
before the late Judge \. G.. Andrews NJ.
the Augusta municipal court. The ar,,
and only time in the history. ~ tin
state that the attorney general has an.
peared in liquor case Burns was
held for the higher court and was con.
victed of maintaining n liuuor Dg!.
sance. The case was carried 10 ne
law court and while tho matter wa;
simmering in that tribunal an act was
passed by Congress providing tina, al
fermented. distilled or other irtoyic7,.
Ing liquor transported into any state
or territory for consumption tra-oi-
shall be subject upon It's arrival 'he-s
to the operation ana effect Of the law,
or such state or territory cnac ID r.
the exercise Of its public powers -
the same extent and II rho Same r.7-.
ner as though such liquors han r..
produced In SUCH state or tol,.'.-
and shah not he exempt 10y rcoe .
being introduced therein IN orr 81.
packages or otherwise
Then followed the decision ~ -
Maine law court, declaring that p --'
at the time Of the seizure was prcr -cI
in legitimate business Burns who
moved to Boston. sued the sheri~ Nc,
Fadden, in the United States court f-
Continued on Page 10, Column q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

II IS learned from the Jail that the
three members of he Black Hand
Gang" David C1outier. Jr.. George Gil
roux. Jr.. ard Wilfred Tetu. who were
COMMITTEES to Jail last week to await
the April term of the superior court,
when they will be tried on the charge
Of robbery. are not enjoying the life in
jail as much as th2y had anticipated
at the time they were committed, in
fact they are beginning to show symp-
toms that they do not like 1t at all.
The youngsters are kept in separate
cells and have TO keep quiet when they
are out of their cells. and indications
are that they will be very subdued
trio before the time of their trial ar
riYes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Fruit Growers organization and said
that it would be his aim to have the
new chief of the bureau of markets
instruct and encourage these unions
and locals in their work and also as
sist in the formation OF new branches,
but he would have no part in the ac-
tual buying and selling. "In that way
believe that this branch of the de-
partment can be of the greatest use
to the farmer and the orchardist," he
concluded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
Bankruptcy Matters

The following petition was received
Saturday afternoon at the office Of the
in bankruptcy for Kennebec
county:
Louis Routin Of Waterville. laborer
Petition filed January Is. adjudicated
January 20. Liabilities sG60.50. none Of
which amount is secured. Assets SIS.
all of which amount is claimed to be
exempt. First meeting Of creditors
Friday, Feb. 9, at 10 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
FOOD SALE
Held by the Augusta Equal Suffrage
League on Saturday Afternoon

The Augusta Equal Suffrage League
held q very successful food sale Saturday
afternoon at its headquarters in the old
Purinton building. There was good at
tendance Of ladies and over s25 was
taken in at the food and candy table,
which was in charge Of Mrs. L. A. Bur
leigh. Mrs. H. L. Pishon and Mrs. H. ,.
Turner.
Afternoon tea and Sandwiches were
served under the direction Of Mrs. Paul
d. Sargent who was assisted by Mrs.
Blaine S. viles and Mrs. F. B. Purin-
ton. A few new members Joined the
league during tho afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Of Percy r. Rich and others asa,,..
the Biddeford a Saco Water % -
legins unjust rates. Tut the matt.
was postponed owing to the Hines. \,
Nathaniel Is Walker. counsel Ia, -
defendant company.
Governor Carr r. Milliken return,
Saturday afternoon from Gath. wn.r
on Friday eNeHins he addressed N.
Student Boys vonN en..on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

On Tuesday evening. Jan. 20. the Of
fcers-elect of Jephtha Encampment. No.
3. l. O. o. F., will be installed by u. -.
C. p S. D. Soule OF Gardiner and suite
The ceremony will be public by fnvi-
tation. All Odd Fellows are cordially
invited TO be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Mrs Elizabeth Powers Merrill OF
Skowhegan, the gifted woman who ut
tiers inspirations in verse that are help
ful to others, was in Augusta. Satur-
1aV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

r. r. Capen Rebekah Lodge. No. 521.
lI q O. r.. Is invited to attend the in
stallation Of the officers of Jephtha En-
campment. No. 3. on Tuesday evening
Jan %. 1917, at 7.30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
National Guard

Special Orders, No. 5, under date of
Jan 16, has been issued from the Of
flee of Adjutant General Mel. Pres
son. containing in part the following:
Granting honorable discharge to Mu-
stefan First Glass George I. Bowler,
Band, Maine Coast Artillery, for re-
mOval from the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

The marriage intentions of Joseph
Alexander Laliberte and Sarah Etta
Farrell of Augusta have been recorded
at the Office OF the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
LOCAL NOTICE.

Miss Florence o. Priest Teacher Of
Singing. will be at her studio. 207
Water street, Room s. on Tuesday and
Friday of each week. Terms on appli-
cation. jan20d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Word was received Saturday OF the
death at Fryeburg. Me-. of Miss Sarah
Williams Woart, after lingering Ill
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Cora NJ. Lewis, Hairdressing and CHR.
opody. Also nice line hair goods. reason
able prices. Agt. Gillette custom-made
Corset. Opp. Ken. Journal Bldg. Tel. 10.
jan3dlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
Monday, January q, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Reserved seats for Chfzzle Wizzle go
on sale Saturday, Jan. n, at A. M.
at B, E. Bither's.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

The price Of Lady Helen chocolates
in J. G. Johnson's ad Saturday should
have been 80 cents instead OF 20 cents
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22


by
nerets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22
Automobile Registration

Automobile registration for 1917. as
reported by Chief Harold P. Davis and
Cashier Charles L. Sturtevant of the
Maine Automobile Registration Bureau,
Department of State. has up to date ex-
ceeded all expectations The cash re-
ceived up to the close of business on
Saturday. Jan. 20, amounted to S56.032,
an excess of $3.50 over the entire
month Of January of 1916. when s51,463
was taken in.
The registrations in each division of
the work exceeded those of the same
date of last year by the following fig
ures: Machines registered. 657; opera
tors licenses. 453; dealers. So; trucks,
347; motorcycle dealers, l motorcycles,
IA. The comparison IS shown in the fol-
lowing tables
TOTAL REGISTRATIONS AND IL
CENSES TO JAN. 81, 1917.
Registrations NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3415
Licenses ....'........ 494U
btdlefs ......... .............. las
Motorcycle Dealers ............... 8
TOTAL REGISTRATIONS AND LII
CENSES TO JAN. 81, 1916.
Registrations ................... 275S
, Licenses ................... .44S7
dealers .................. 80
. TRUCKS ........-......... 449
Motorcycle Dealers ............. Z
Motorcycles 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

Special Orders Nc. Z, dated Jan. IS,
containing the following:
A board of examination appointed by
the secretary OF war nd consisting OF
Maj c. F. Kendall, Me. Med. Corps, n.
G., Capt S G. Shartle. G. A c., L. S.
A., and Capt. V. w. Hall, Ne. c. A,
n. c., will convene at the call of the
president thereof for the examination
of officers and enlisted men for COM
mission in the Maine Coast Artillery
for the grades specified.
The following officers and men will
report to Maj. c. F. Kendall, president,
at such time as requested for eXamina-
ton:
list Lieut.. Harry w. Smith, to be
captain: I'd Lieut.. Percival A. Bachel-
der, to be 1st lieutenant; I'd Lieut..
Harry w. Smith to be LIST lieutenant:
Sergeant Major Percival A. Bachelor
to be I'd lieutenant; LIST Sergeant John
Fl. Williams 20 be I'd lieutenant. SER
geant LIST class Franklin J. Gray, NJ. c.,
to be I'd lieutenant; Sergeant Gordon
L. Carter to be I'd lieutenant; Ser
geant Earl NJ. Smith to be ID lieuten-
ant: Sergeant Emile f. Bonneau to be
I'd lieutenant: Corporal Charles II.
Liley to be I'd lieutenant; Private
Grosvenor r. Lindsay to be captain;
Private Grosvenor r. Lindsay to be 1st
lieutenant; Private GrosvenOr r. Lind
say to be I'd lieutenant; Private John
E. Slocum to be captain; Private John
E. Slocum to be 1st lieutenant; Private
John E. Slocum to be I'd lieutenant;
Private Ernest c. Horigan to be I'd
no
be ordered to report for examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-22

A board of examination met Friday
evening, Jan. 10, at the armory of the
Naval Militia in Portland for exam
ination into the qualifications for orig
inal commissions. The detail was:
Lieut.. Com. r. x. Dyer. n. NJ; Major
F. E. Cummings, c. A. c.; Lieut. H. S
Davis. \ NJ; Lieut. q g. Hugh Allen,
u. S. n, advisory member.
The following officers were ordered
to appear at the above mentioned ex-
animation: Rev. Albert c. Larned, APP
pointed chaplain. lieutenant, headquar-
tiers: Chief Yeoman Thomas A. Lee,
ensign elect, LIST Dec. Div: Albert L.
King, appointed ensign, I'd Deck Div.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-08-31
PRAISES FLATHEAD WORK

Editor Roman Pioneer:-We have
just closed one OF the greatest con-
ferences that we have ever had. 1t
was held in Billings, Montana, With
Bishop Hamilton presiding. The pas
tor of our work in the Flathead, Rev.
E. d. Swisher, was present with fine
reports. He was given important
places on our committees and did his
work grandly. We showed the Bishop
presiding the map and sketch OF the
wonderful reclamation work and the
proposed and almost completed rail-
road. He was greatly impressed. We
figured closely with the aid of Rev.
DR.. Edward Laird Mills, now cOrre-
spending secretary of the Board of
Home Missions and Church Exten-
sion located at Philadelphia, but we'll
known to the Roman people, and it
was decided that we must take ad-
vanced steps with our work in the
valley. Missionary funds are so
scarce that but little advance for the
whole valley can be expected. But
we decided to arrange the valley in
two circuits-one to be known as the
Roman Rev. f. ID. Swisher, pastor,
and the other the st. Ignatius, cir
cult, with Rev w. S. Tester, pastor.
IF you will kindly print these new ar
rangements and say that my belief
in Romans future has never wavered
since the time ! prophesied of its
coming greatness. and that this step
is taken with the full hopes that the
good people will rally to the support
of this larger program, | shall be
much obliged. Mr.. Swisher will be
back on his field within a few days
and you will hear from him of the
plans. Nothing better can happen
for the growth of your community
than that the church and schools
present a condition of prosperity.
Yours sincerely,
CHARLES l.. BOVARD,
District Superintendent
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-08-31
MYERS READS
GRAIN DEMANDS

Government regulation of wheat
prices was discussed briefly last Sat
urday in the senate. Senator GrOnna
of North Dakota declared that the
food bill has had a ruinous effect up
on the grain production and instead
of stimulating, had restricted it.
Senators Brady and Newlands urged
members not to be too hasty in their
criticism of the food administration
Senator Gronna, in reply, protested
against the Government taking over
the 1917 wheat crop.
Senator Nelson of Minnesota stated
that the farmers of North Dakota and
neighboring states who have been
urging that speculation and gambling
in wheat be stopped are not satisfied
now that this has been effected
A telegram from farmers in Mon
tana urging that unless the govern
ment fixes a price of $3.50 a bushel
for wheat, the result would be ruin
GUS for them, was read by Senator
MyprS
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-08-31
AID FOR FARMERS
HURT BY DROUTH

Senator Myers. Representative Ev-
ans and Indian Commissioner Sells
In a conference with Assistant Sec
retary of Agriculture Carl Vrooman.
who recently visited Montana. con-
cerning the possibility Of furnishing
wheat and other seeds to dry land
farmers for planting next years crop
settled upon an appropriation OF $l.-
600, 900, and bill to that effect has
been introduced in both the house
and senate by Evans and Myers. The
money will be advanced. providing
the measure goes through, and seed
furnished all farmers who need them
and the money returned out OF the
proceeds of next years crops.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-08-31
RANKIN RETURNS
TO WASHINGTON

Our Congresswoman, Jeanette Ran
kin, has returned to Washington
after spending the congressional re-
cess in her home state. She attended
many labor meetings in Butte and
Anaconda and spoke at length on the
recent strike of the miners and
smeltermen at those places. She de-
nounced lawlessness. such as the
lynching of Frank Little, the destruc-
tion of fields of grain and property,
but did uphold the strikers in their
action for higher wages. She stated
that the rustling card system should
be abolished. In many of her speeches
Miss Rankin left the impression that
she was in sympathy with the |. w.
W. element. although not wholly ap-
proving of their tactics, and as this
state has been obliged ii suffer un-
duly through this organization during
the past few months, her remarks
along that line have caused consid-
Rankin has also incurred the dis
pleasure of many leading newspapers
in the state by her recent statement
that the Montana press was a tool
of the A. c. NJ. company, and the
same has brought forth sharp criti-
cisms. Her political aspirations have
suffered accordingly
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-08-31

uuiring his conducting thirteen
classes a day in a small high school
which is nearly twice as many as
are required of our teachers-his
product, he maintains, would compare
very favorably with the product of
his later teaching in large schools.
This letter is intended for strong
boys and girls who are ambitious to
do their best. l have not spoken of
the richness and pleasure of the high
school life as an attraction. We-want
all to have the utmost satisfaction
from their daily school life, but we
do not want to attract loafers who
are looking for the soft and elegant
alone. The public high school is
primarily for the boy and girl who
are game. whether the task is pitch
ing bundles, doing the washing, or
mastering the music lesson. Enter
school the first day and stay every
day until the end of the term, if you
CdI1 Ill you ChllllOL, run over from
your work and enroll with the prin-
cipal in the evening at the beginning
of the term, talk things over with
him, and let him know just when you
can report for steady work
And remember that you are not
only enrolling for self Improvement,
but you are enlisting for, the war and
your country needs you.
Perhaps l can help a few who can't
live at home, to find place where
they can work and pay for their
board and room. Write me.
Faithfully,
S. r. LOGAN, Supt.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-08-31
FOREST FIRES BAD:
WORST SINCE 1910

The forest fire situation in Western
Montana is now so serious that every
available man is being sent to the
scenes of the many fires to help in
checking the destructive fames.Al-
though no towns have yet been des
troyed. as was Wallace, Idaho. in
the summer Of 1910, the fires are
equally as bad. In the Lolo national
forest a crew of 300 men have been
fighting steadily for the past week
and many narrow escapes from
fiery death are reported.
In the Flathead the fires are num-
erous and the rangers are on the look
out for any new fires which might
start. Last week Friday a bad fire
broke out in Crow creek canyon just
northeast of Roman and threatened to
spread into the timber along the foot
hills, and only for the wind driving
the flames up the mountain side, it
is probable that much loss would
have resulted to settlers in the tim
Der east of town. Bad fires have also
been burning in the timber on Mud
creek northwest but no pdoperty
damage has been reported.
Fres burning in the timbered hills
northwest of Poison near Big Arm
and also on the east side of the lake
farther north have destroyed i'm
mense bodies of timber.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-08-31
A. e.. NJ. MINES CLOSE
DOWN IN BUTTE

Wage troubles. clever scheming of
the |. w. VS., eliminated in the
closing of the Butte mines and the
Anaconda smelters last Friday, and
throwing approximately $4,000 men
among the idle, and resulting also in
the shutting down of the smelters at
great Falls and other mines depend
ing upon the smelters. 1t was hoped
when the labor questions were set
tied some weeks ago that the difficult
ties were at an end, but the Ana
conda smeltermen did not accept the
increased wage scale as did the
Butte workers, nor did they strike,
and it was supposed there would be
no trouble from that source. How
ever, the /. w. w. leaders were very
crafty and again started dissatis-
faction in the Anaconda smelters and
they now ask for higher wage scale.
I These strikes coming just at the
time when a large output of copper is
badly needed, and much is expected
of this state in this line. it gives
Montana a decidedly black eye, and
it is rumored that unless these mines
can be kept in operation, the govern
ment will take hand and conscript
miners at soldiers pay.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-08-31
TO BUY GRAIN
SEED FOR FARMERS

Senator Myers and Representative
Evans have introduced bills in the
senate and house appropriating 81,
100000 to enable the secretary of ag-
riculture to purchase seed for farm
ers of Montana who are unable to
buy their supply for fall planting be-
cause of hardships suffered as re-
suit of the long drouth this summer.
The bill provides that the seed shall
be sold to the farmers at cost, the
secretary of agriculture to make reg
ulations for distribution and for pay
ment of the money out of the pro-
ceeds derived from the sale of next
years crops.