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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

tercollegiate track meet which was
scheduled to be held May 70. with the
other three institutions being guests of
Maine at Orono.
This move of cancelling sports will
not mean that all such work will be
given up at Orono for, on the other
hand. intramural contests are to be en-
couraged and all possible competition
among the fraternities will be fostered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
NEWLYWEDS IN COURT;
GROOM IS FINED $40

Fred Dow, a carpenter employed by
Day & Smiley, was before the police
court Saturday afternoon charged with
an assault upon hts wife. whom he mar
ried week ago Saturday night. He was
found guilty and fined $40 and costs. which
he paid Dow was represented in cour.
by c. w Atchley. and Mrs. Dow by C.
w. Hussey.
Judge Matthew announced that he
found Dow guilty Of assault and asked
If the attorneys had anything to say re-
garding sentence. Attorney Atchley ask
ed that he be let of with a suspended
sentence and Attorney Hussey left II to
the court. The sentence as above was
then given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

pected here from Boston tomorrow.
Inc man said he was % years old and
had been in this country five years.
For while he had been employed by
an agricultural machinery company.
he said he had slept last night in a
motor boat In Portsmouth harbor. but
further than that he declined to an
sWer questions. He was poorly dress
ed and residents Of the village who no.
uced him walking up and down the
beach notified the constable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

The weighing Of the mails which is
going on at the present time is max
ing a great deal of work for the mall
transfer men at the station and time
does not hang heavy on their hands
by any means at the present time. IL
is a night and day job and the men
are finding something to do every
minute. Extra help has been put on
and il has been badly needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

The new administration is planning
70 make a change. The plan is 10 d.
vide the office of the street COMMISSION
er and put the clerk OF the overseers o.
the poor in the new office thus mace
The present office of the clerk VIII De
divided up and will make private o.
ace for the chief of police and also one
for G. p. kelleher, manager OF the Guy
Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
German with Maps
York Harbor Arrest

York Harder, Me-, April 8.-A Ger
man. who said he was Frank Speik-
horn, formerly of Baltimore, was ar
rested today by Constable James HoI-
land as q suspicious character. After
maps of the coast with marginal notes
In German and notebook filed with
writing. had been found in his possess
sion he was locked up to await exam
ination by federal officials who are ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

The funeral of Elizabeth Clarice,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred u. NC
Alary, was held from their nome a.
1890 Thursday morning, Rev. +. II.
Stedman of the st. Marks Episcopal
church officiating. The interment was
in the family lot at Pine Grove. The
floral offerings were many and beau
fif,11
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Brooch for Mrs. Bailey

Among the pleasant features OF the
saturday session in the Senate was
when Sen. Bartlett Of Kennebec in a
very nicely worded speech. presented
Pres Bailey in behalf OF the Senate a
handsome brooch set with pearls for
Mrs Bailey,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

Mrs. Fred H. Tomas has ret,&ned
from chicago where she was called by
the death Of her neice, Mrs. M:nna
Crocker Curran. She was accompanied
by Mrs. Curran's daughter, Miss BETH
ma Crocker. who will make her home
here in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

There will be another meeting of
the National Woman's Service League
az tne directors room of the Central
Maine Power Co. Saturday afternoon
at o'clock. 1t is expected at that
tlme that large number of those who
TOOK out blanks to decide what part
OF the work they were best fitted for
would I'LL them out and return them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
k.nnsbse Journal Exoneratsd

Rep. Rounds OF Portland presented a
committee report which was read by
the Chair. stating that the committee
appointed to investigate the reason for
the Kennebec Journal not printing the
full stenographic reports was the fault
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
AUCTION

A public auction will be held at my
stable on Wednesday. April II, which " i
include IL horses weighing from $50 to 1oOo
pounds; II head of cattle, including new
mich cows and some young stock. Also
sleighs. hayracks, dumpcart. wagons and
carriages. double and single harnesses
and many other things. Sale at 10 O CLOCK
sharp. Terms cash. r. A. BAIRD, WIN
throp, Me. F. f. Carr auctioneef aprsoot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

CLAYTON D. Williamson of Skowhe-
pon who has been running on the
Wateryille- Skowhegan scoot train mas
completed his duties there and mas
been assigned to one of. the trains run
ming between Bangor and Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
workmen,s Compensation Hearings

The following hearings nave peeh an
,ourced 70 be held this week by the
Moipa Industrial Accident Commission:
A. u, A. NJ. Tuesday, April 10. at
VI. r,,n,cipal court room at Rockland.
T., .ha case of Mrs. Mary O'Connor, de-
ro,asrt mother of James O'Connor, in
s,.rt,v killed on October s. 1915. VIZ.
Rockland & Rockport Lime Co
At 8 A. NJ. Tuesday. April 10. at same
MACE in the case of Baxter Curtis, In
iured July %, 1915. VS.. Roberts Har-
bo- Granite Co, being a claim for ad-
ditional compensation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
RAYMOND Richards

Raymond Richards, aged one year
and six months, the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Cyril Richards. died at his nome
15h Halde street Thursday morning.
The funeral was at o'clock Friday
afternoon from the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

The last session of the pastors class or
the First Baptist chudch on Taking
Mon Alive, will be held at the parsonage
at 7.45 Monday evening and all the men
OF the church are invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

The Domestic Science Department
Of the Waterville Woman's club held
a very interesting and largely attended
meeting at the home of Mrs. e. X.
Atwood on Dalton street Thursday
afternoon There was a fine program
and very enjoyable time for all pres
ent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

In the general work Of cleaning up of
City Hall. the cid sign which has been
on the door Of the Office Of the Mayor
and City Engineer has been removed
and in its place assign "City Engineer
has been lettered on the glass of the
door
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

\ meeting of the civic improvement
department OF the Waterville Woman's
club was held Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. f. E. Boothby at her home
on College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

ouent sermon on "Knighthood and East
err" There was a very large attendance
in addition to the Sir knights and num-
Der of children were baptized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

Easter services at the First Baptist
church were attended by st. Omer Com
mandery In body Sunday morning. the
pastor, Rev. Arthur S. Phelps who is a
member Of the order. preaching an eio-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

Inc ladies of the Unitarian Alliance
VIII give military party and dance at
the Silver Racquet hall. Friday even
ing, April IS at s o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
WATERvILLE

Mrs. II. 5. Ryder and daughter have
returned from visit of several DAYS
with relatives in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

of the Legislature instead of the Ken
nebec journal because the committee
reports were sc delayed that it was a
physical impos sibility to handle the ne
ccssary printing OF the Legislature and
the stcnographic report. The commit
tee suggested II at the next Legislature
be advised to order all committees to
report early enough to insure proper
handling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

The Senate sustained the Governor in
his veto Of the act excepting from the
provisions o. the general law forbid
ding smelt fishing in the Sheepscot riv-
err to Merrill's Lodges, and in the Dam
ariscotta river to Merry's island in
Lincoln county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09
Candidates. Announced

John Percy Deering of Saco. one Of
the state senators from York county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-09

Total cash receipts to April 9, 1916,
500, total to April 9. 1917, $780,
1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Serving the Everyday Citizen

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: During these four years Of the Mitchell
administration New Workers have quietly
noted that:
The police 10 longer boss" the citizens.
They direct them. They don't snarl or
snap at them. They issue their orders
courteousy They say, please move on
"Please don't crowd" etc, etc
Our streets are washed down. as we'll as
swept, at night. a convenience that the great
travelling public on streetcars, as we'll as
truck drivers and chaufeurs, deeply appreci-
ate.
In factory lofts the employer and the work
man as well are forbidden to light cigarettes
during factory hours, thus insuring against
repetition of a Triangle fire and its horrors
Kindly policemen help Safety First for
Children" by personally conducting the
little ones on their way TO school at 9, -
and o'clock across the dangerous car
tracks near schoohouses
Mayor Mitchell and his staff have served
the everyday citizen in many ways.
New York, Nov. 4, 1917. HY-JULIUS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Jews Detest War

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: IL IS shame for prominent Jewish
leaders TO intimidate their brethren of the
East Side with the boyle of anti-Semitism
because of Mr.. Hillquit's candidacy. The
true Jew is courageous. He will die for his
convictions. Let Mr.. Marshall and Mr.. I'm
termyer know that the Jews will yet be in
strumental in reestablishing democracy in
America. They will win it not only for
themselves but for the American peopl..
Mr. Louis Lipsky struck the true note ir
his letter 70 The Tribune of to-day. The
East Side Jews will vote for Mr.. Hilioul, no,
because they have been converted to Social
ism. not because they are opposed to the
government in Washington or ALBANY. but
simply as protest against the old parties.
whom they hold responsible for our entry
into the world war. Tha Jews are primarily
peace loving people. YThey simply detest
var and their vote in the next election will
voice it in terms not 10 be mistaken. Anv
one trying to frighten the Jews at the eve of
election descends to the low level of the DO
litical trickster. JOHN d. NUSSBAJN
New York. Nov. Q, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Making Living Safe for Democrat,

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The dean of my profession in to-day
Tribune says "Mr. Mitchell as Mayor did JUS
tice to the rich and the poor alike and Gre
ated an active, honest and Woodworking police
force" May | relate my recent experience,
helping me to give publicity 20 my admira-
ton for efficient work, efficiently DONE Ny
automobile was stolen on the evening of Oc-
tober %; il was returned to me on November
by the Detective Bureau. During this 20
me trying time | received nothing but con-
sideration from every one from the time 7
reported my loss TO the bureau at Forty
third Street and Lexington Avenue to the
time | received my car from Headquarters
nor did have to pay one cent to any one for
service.
This bears out DR.. Jacobs sentiments Just
quoted. II seems to me this is a very salts
factory way of making ordinary living safe
for ordinary democracy. Ny profound re-
spects to the Mayor. TO Mr.. Wood and to Mr..
Cray. RICHARD d. FREEMAN. NJ u
South Orange, y. j., Nov. 3, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Not Worthy

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The miserable creature who last
night presumed TO heckle Theodore Roose-
velt-an American father who has given
four splendid sons 10 the country's cause
and Mr.. Dudley Field Malone, who has dared
TO say that the Colonel only offered himself
because he knew that his defective sight
made acceptance Of his services impossible,
are creatures of the same stamp-not mt 10
breathe the same air az an honest man, not
worthy TO sit in decent company.
No true man ever cast doubt on Roose-
velt's patriotism, courage and honor. His rec
and unquestionabe and is this nations
pride and glory. His defective vision did
not interfere lately in the South American
wilderness, nor would it at the front in
France. If he had not been fit 70 go he
would not have offered, and doesn't any
man with a human heart in his body know
and feel that he wanted above all things
to 90 with the sons whose lives are sc
thousand times dearer to him than his own?
Lemuel Ely Quigg wrote of him to The Trib-
une recently October 800: Roosevelt never
lodges. Two eyes or only one, he sees, and,
seeing, he acts, with never finch"
Mr.. Quigg does our greatest American
justice. Yes. that is the true picture of
Teddy square and brave, hitting straight
out from the shoulder" And those who
would impute to him, as Mr. Malone does,
subterfuge or falsehood, are simply meas
uring him by themselves c. VI. S.
New York, Nov. 2, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Out of His Element

Paygoers will be pleased to hear of a
thoughtful proposal lately put forward by
one of the most popular providers of light
entertainment in town. In common with
some other persons of his trade, Mr..
George Arliss does not approve Of using
animals for the purposes of physiological!
and medical research. The bright thought
has therefore come to him that soldiers
would do Just as well, and that "any physi-
clan or surgeon who seeks fresh knowledge
in a sane, intelligent manner" should find
opportunity enough" on the battlefield
The guinea pigs, rats and other animals
used at present in laboratories might then
be spared.
1t is hardly conceivable that Mr.. Arliss
will persuade his patrons to back him in
this interesting suggestion. He tells us,
indeed. that he has talked with NEARLY
all the heads Of the profession the
actors profession-and the important con-
clusion he has drawn is that 'the senti-
ment of the majority of actors and &C
tresses is against vivisection." The opin-
ion of "the profession" on this subject
will, however, seem to most people about as
important as the opinion of the haberdash-
ers of New York on strategy or tactics,
and unless Mr.. Arliss's head has been badly
turned oy the well deserved plaudits Of
the many audiences he has amused he
will surely understand that his undigested
thoughts on such important questions as
medical research cannot be taken very seri-
ously even in Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Are We Worth Dying For?

Our first casualty list from France
needs no eloquence TO strengthen its clutch
upon our hearts. The bare list of names,
its roll of the states, our dead" wound
CD and missing" one small episode in
the greatest Of tragedies, echoes and re-
echoes in our minds. Our playing at war
is over. Our sacrifice is begun.
Are we worth dying for? That was the
question which a reader of The Tribune
put few days ago to all of US who stay
at home. 1t is a question that sounds
again in our ears as we read of Private
Thomas +. Enright, Private James B.
Gresham, Private Merle d. Hay, killed in
action-and their comrades wounded and
captured. The simplest answer is to go
ones self And that is the answer that
the news will stir in those who can give it.
But there are many who cannot and ought
not TO go. There are men and women with
obligations that hold them fast. Are we
worth dying for?
Not by anything most of us have yet
done, we think and are bound to set down.
Individually and as a nation we are
stumbling toward realization of what
we must be and do. We have still long
distance to travel before our effort here
at home, our individual aid by sacrifice of
comfort and convenience, by time and
money spent and, what is quite as much,
cur understanding of the worlds agony
and our high resolve therein, are deserv-
ing of the blood sacrifice so nobly made in
rance.
1t is an hour not for requiems or eulogy
The glory of our men in the trenches is
secure. It is for US at home to set our
wills anew, to search our hearts, and,
clearing away pettiness and selfshness
and doubt, dedicate ourselves to the one
cause for which our men died and are to die
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
EDITORIAL FROM THE MIDDLEToWN
DAILY ARGUS"

Albert II. +. Seeger, candidate for Supreme
Court justice. was born in Stuttgart, Ger
many, where he spent his early boyhood days,
but the life sketch of MIR. Seeger published
throughout the district, while giving with
much detail other incidents Of his life. is
conspicuously silent as to his place OF birth
and his German social connections.
General Franz Sgel, who fought Loyalty in
our Civil War, was also German born. Statues
in his honor adorn our cities, and he said in
his last recorded speech: Politically | en-
an American, but | am proud to be a Ger
man" This has the true ring; but would
conceament of his nationality have invited
confidence in his character or stood sponsor
Tor his fitness as an American Official? Would
America have then honored him as its patriot
and erected statues 10 his memory?
Seeger and Sigel were both German born:
both learned the German language at their
mothers knees; and later both sought Amer
lca's larger opportunities; but the sturdy
frankness Of the man who won fame upon
our battefeds did not, it seems. develop in
the character OF the man who now seeks high
judicial office
Was this studied omission complimentar,,
10 his German friends, and does this conceal
ment Of his German birthplace invite the con.
tdence of others?
Frankness is cherished trait Of the Amer
lcan character; without it private citizen II
distrusted: its absence is objectionable weak
ness in Supreme Court Judge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
New York City on Trial


John Purroy Mitchell ought to be reelected
Mayor Of New York for the same reason that
William Hale Thompson ought to be retired
from the Mayoralty of Chicago
Political presidents established in peace
ful times must not stand in the way OF up
holding American interests in the course OF
a struggle TO save civilization.
Compared to this paramount object il does
not matter that Mr.. Mitchell happened to lose
through the activities Of pro-Germans added
10 personal antagonism TO Mr.. Mitchell in the
Republican organization.
1t would not matter if the Republican
County Committee had Endorsed William VI.
Bennett. because he had won the primary
nomination. It does matter that the county
committee favors Mr.. Mitchell, four to one.
but only to the extent that it shows a graft
flying knowledge on the part of the COM
mittce that the overshadowing issue of the
Mayoralty campaign is Americanism against
Hohenzolernsm.
Nothing matters, comparatively speaking.
not even the question Of high or low city
tayes, nor the question Of the relative per-
sonsl efficiency of Mr.. Mitchell, Judge Hylan
and Mr.. Bennett, when the question is raised
whether New York shall elect or defeat the
candidate against whom the pro. Germans are
lined up solidiy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Packages for Poilus
How We Can Cheer Their Fourth
Christmas in the Trenches
To the Editor of The Tribune.

10 the Editor or The tribune.
Sir: The French soldier will soon spend his
fourth Christmas in the trenches. While
great preparation is being made here for
packages to be sent to our boys in France. 1t
is hoped that the brave poilus from the in
vaded regions, who have no relations or
friends to send them cheer at this time, will
not be forgotten. Imagine what it would be
to see your comrades all around you receiv-
ing letters and presents from home and
never TO hear your own name called by the
postman. lie Paquet du Soldat has between
four hundred and five hundred of these SOL
diers on its list and is making an earnest
appeal for assistance that every one Of
these boys will feel that even far away there
is some one who cares for him.
In order TO reach the soldiers by Christ
mas, the packages will be put up by a
representative OF lie Paquet du Soldat, in
Montbelard (Doubs), France, and forwarded
from there. The contents will consist Of to-
bacco. cigarettes, candy, dried fruit, etc. The
cost of each package is 81. Each contributor
will receive an acknowledgment direct from
the soldier who gets the package. Send your
gift, with name and address, TO Miss Byrd W.
Hamblen, treasurer, lie Paquet du Soldat, 2s1
Broadway New York City.
BYRD ". HAMBLEN.
New York, Nov. 4, 1917.