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Evening star., 1917-10-22
Draft Not In Their Vocabulary.

I'VE have been SO on the move that
it is only within the last ten days or
so that We have gotten papers in re-
gard to the daft. and none of us know
how TO so about anything relating to
it, as draft is not in our vocabulary
Every enc of the boys in this unit
has given up n good position at a sac
rifica to serve his country.
The people over here give us more
credit than the ones at home. il our
people are to be judged by such articles
as appeared in the paper. l hope that
The star Will remedy this. as they
have done such good work along civic
lines and I feel sure that if some one
made the request they would take this
matter up with the proper officials. or,
at least, call it to the attention of the
public in such way that the mothers
of the boys over here will not be caused
the enbarrassm which l am sure
my mother felt when she read that
article and when she called the ex-
emption officer on the phone and told
him where l was, and he then told
her that any one could write a postal
saving that was in France.
Before l LETT the papers used to print
the names of the men who had enlisted
that day, and I feel confident that The
Star will correct the injustice done me
by that article. Well. l am too far
away from home to do much kicking
and while a good many of the boys
here are talking Of touring Europe aft
! er the war and taking little jaunt
Evening star., 1917-10-22
KAISER TO SEE FORMER
IMPERIAL CHANCELLORS
Scheduled to Confer in Berlin With
Won Buelow and Beth
mann Hollweg.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. October 22-Emperor Will
liam is expected to return to Berlin to-
day for the birthday of the German
empress. according to dispatch from
Amsterdam to the Exchange Telegraph
Company. While In the capital the en-
peror will have a number Of political
conferences. to which Prince Won Bue-
low and DR.. Won Bethmanp- -Hollweg
the former imperial chancellors, have
been invited.
Arrangements have been made, the
dispatch adds. for the emperor to visit
the German naval bases and he also
probably will go to Helgoland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
apr16-19
NeW Hair Remover In
Demand, Say Druggists
IPhela Ctine Removes Roots and ALL

Since the virtues of phelactine as a
hair remover became generally known
druggists in this country have been hav-
ing a really extraordinary demand for
this remarkable product. The fact that it
actually removes the roots-before ones
very eyes-as we'll as the surface hairs,
is of course mainly responsible for its
large and increasing sale. The new
method is not to be compared at all with
the usual depilatory, electrical or other
processes. 1t is entirely safe, non-irritat-
ing, non-poisonous, odorless-and in
Simultaneous, A stick of phelactine, used
in accordance with the simple instruc-
lions which accompany it. can be pur-
chased anywhere on a money-back basis,
so certain is it to satisfy and delight the
uSer.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Discusses State Library
Advantages and Its Needs
Comprehensive Survey Cond lions and Suggestions for Bus
mess Mems Assistance

, have material on organization. For in
stance, a print shop clerk would want
books on printing costs and systems: a
shoe worker. technical books on leather
and tanning, something about factory
organization, a book on purchasing or
the routing of orders; linen mill en-
ployee, material on linen mill costs and
other literature. The business element
enters into every enterprise 1t should
not be ignored.
MANY public libraries neglect golden
opportunities to be of service. This does
not apply to those which are admins
tered efficiently. Every town has it's
newspaper workers. For these there
should be practical treatises on editing,
reporting, printing. advertising display,
and the like. ~The public school system
should be provided for. Books of elemen-
tary character on shorthand, bookkeep-
ing, stenography, material for broad
courses in technique of commerce, and
other courses should be provided.
Get some practical literature for the
bank clerk on banking methods and du
ties, and the changes in American bank
ing. Fer the general real estate agent
some material on life and fire insurance,
and the real estate brokerage business.
But it is not enough to have these books
on the shelves The public must know
they are there. They must be advertised
state Enthusiastically a high type Of
legislative reference library-generally
combine with the legal works a super
vision over state library activities either
through a library commission or a libra
ry organizer and administrator.
The average general reference library
cannot be specialist in any considerable
number of subjects. but it can include in
its collection business books for refer
ence though certainly not for the more
intensive research.
The State library aims to be of service
to business interests and business men.
This cannot be done, however, without
the books and larger quarters. There is
wealth of material for business men
contained in government documents but
these do not accomplish a great deal with
out books and pamphlet material to go
with them. Neither does the latter fulfill
its purpose without the former. The
legislature could show it's business ability
in on better way than by appointing i
committee to investigate the need of new
library quarters. Many states now have
their own separate state library building
and to keep abreast of the times Maine
should not lag behind in this respect.
Whatever disposition may be done in re-
gard to the future shelving of books three
prominent view points should be kept in
mind, namely: Extension, room to grow
not only for five years, but for 10, 20, even
90; utility, material easily accessible to
the public, but not so unwieldy as to re-
quire an enormous staff; architecture, to
harmonic with the other State govern
ment buildings attractive and efficiently
planned.
Business is organized for results-so
should libraries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
CL0CCED N0STR|LS
ARE DANGEROUS

"Clogged' nostrils are dangerous he
cause they close up the air passages,
prevent the proper entrance of pure air
TO the lungs, making breathing difficult
and seriously interfere with and weaken
normal heart action.
Swollen. infamed air passages or crust
formations in the nose with thick or
waterF discharge are almost certain
signs of catarrh and should be so treated.
Ordinary stomach dosing, sprays, To-
tons, Gargles, etc, do little good in sucn
cases for catarrh is caused by germs
breeding far up in the nose and throa t
and to drive out catarrh you must drive
out the germs that cause it.
The best treatment for clogged nostrils
and other catarrhal symptoms is to
breathe or inhale deeply into the nose,
throat and lungs a few minutes each day
the pleasant, wholesome, healing air of
the pure oil of Hyomei such as Bowditch-
Webster Co. or any druggist sells. Ask
for complete treatment containing
pocket inhaler and try this today. 1t is
surprising how quickly it opens up the
nose passages. makes breathing easy and
clears out the head and throat. Every
symptom of catarrh soon disappears as
Hyomei is breathed as directed above.
it is a guaranteed treatment too, as
druggists everywhere agree to return
money if in any case it fails.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
MADISON
Skowhegan Royal Arch Chapter
to Visit Madison-Work of
Stringing Boom Is Started
Mrs. Belle Maher Dies

An event Of much interest in Madi-
son Masonic circles was the visit of
the Royal Arch Chapter of Skowhegan
together with their degree team. Be-
ginning a little after O'Clock in the
afternoon the degree was conferred on
10 candidates. A supper was served
in the 1. o. o. F. banquet hall by the
women of Minerva Chapter, o. E. S.
Special cars were run over the line of
the Somerset Traction Company from
Skowhegan to accommodate the lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Maxfield, who
have been passing the winter months
in Madison, left Tuesday for their
camps at Rowe Ponds, to put them in
order for the coming season. They
were accompanied by -Perley Hooper,
who will assist Mr.. Maxfield this sum-
mer as general utility man.
Edward Miller left town Tuesday
afternoon for Three Rivers, Province
of Quebec, Canada, where he has
position in the papermaking depart
ment of pulp mill. Mr.. Miller has
been employed at the local plant of
the Great Northern Paper Company
for number of years.
crew Of men We're at work Tues
day afternoon stringing boom in the
pond above the Hollingsworth & Whit
ney dam. The ice in the river above
the Maine Central Railroad bridge still
remains firm.
Owners of large sap berths in this
vicinity report big run for the past
few days, and large quantity of ma
hoe
places.
Messrs. Merrill and Landry. who
have been conducting restaurant
business at the Dew Drop Inn for the
past four months, have sold the bus
mess to II. Petty. who took possession
the last of the week.
Prof. Brown of Colby College will
occupy the pulpit of the Congregation
al church next Sunday morning and in
tlle evening there will be a union SER
vice with an illustrated lecture bv
Prof. Brown
Mrs. Belle Mahar died suddenly on
Tuesday at the Catholic rectorv on
Main street, after a brief illness. Mrs
Mahar was employed as housekeener
, by f'r. NJ f. Curran. She attended 70
i'er usual duties in the morning but
ABOUT A. NJ. complained of feeling
III ana went to her chamber. About
r. M, after having raped on her
room door several times and receiving
no response, FIR, Curran entered the
room and found Mrs. Mahar dead in
ped. Mrs Mahar came to Madison sew
eral years ago from Bangor, where sbe
has relatives.
me flrst baseball game of the season
ior the Madison High school will be
Oh 'ne Ola Point Avenue ground with
'he SkoWhegan High school.
me theme of a special sermon at tho
Me'ilodlst Episcopal church next Sum
day morning. by Rev. William Wood
VIII be The Field and the Forces,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
SHOULD MAKE A
MILLION FOR HIM
Cincinnati man discovers drug
that lOOsens cOrns so they
lift out.

Local druggists are having 2 ire
m" Idous can for frcezone, the drug
witch is said to shrivel a corn, root
Al 4 all, without any pain.
y few drops applied directly upon a
tender, aching corn relieves the sore
ness at once. and shortly the entire
corn. root and all, lifts right out with
Il" fingers.
This new drug is being dispensed at
small cost in quarter ounce bottles.
which is sufficient to take off every
hard or soft corn from ones feet. 1t
is sticky substance which dries al
once. and does not inf1ame or even
irritate the surrounding tissue or skin.
There is no excuse for anyone invit-
ing death by infection or lockjaw
from cutting their corns now.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
JAPAN NOW STUDYING
NEW RUSSIAN QUESTION

loklo APR. -(Correspondence of
Inc Associated Press)-What effect ~
RUSSIAN revolution will have n, tbo
people or Japan is question which ;s
seriously occupying the leaders of tbis
country. The question is ono IF snoo;a,
significance at this time because Nc
constitutional rights of Parliament ~,
sutute the great issue of the new elec-
''o ~, when VIII be held on April 90.
mere are no indications here Of tbe
ASSURANCES OF revolutionary movement
'ior 40 the representative men of the
empire peIeVe That one is in any wav
piopapie. Inc only question is how
lar the russian overthrow will affect
me pontlcal thought of the masses of
'he people and whether tho ease with
winch the Russian revolution was
brought about will not lead the Janan-
Use 10 seek an extension of their polite
~ rights. Not revolution but q mora
ihsistent evolution is believed to he
within the range of possibility.
Inc general impression here IS that
the revolution ir Russia will have n
considerable effect on the forthcoming
japanese election. All the newspa ners
commented lergthily on the Russi. n
situation and some of them referred to
Its influence on japan.
The Osaka Mainichi declared that
though. it was we'll nigh impossible to
expect that a similar outbreak could
occur in Japan. statesmen like the
Premier. Count Terauchi. who WIS in
ciined to force his own will in state adj
ministration in the teeth of public
opinion should take to heart what had
happened in Russia.
The Yorodzu also warned what II
called the powers that be" and de-
clared guardedly that the wrath d.
rected against the reactionaries behind
the Russian throne should serve as n
warning to ANY political pontiff who
might be tempted to disregard the viii
Of the people"
What form popular prosressist
movement would take in this country
Is hard to forsee. but its first manifest
alton would presumably be a demand
Tor an extension Of the franchise which
Is now extremely limited considering
the population Of the empire. In re-
cent interview with the Associated
Press. Yukio Ozah, Japan's greatest
progressive leader. claimed that the
franchise had rot been extended he-
cause there had been no pressing popu-
lar demand Mr.. Ozaki was particular
~ severe In his arraignment Of the
genro. or elder statesmen. He declared
that they had nc constitutional right Of
existence and that they constantly in
terfered in the government without anv
responsibility whatsoever.
The genro's recommendation of Count
Terauchi as the successor to Marquis
Okuma was held by the Japanese press
at the time to be a victory for the
bureaucrats and reactionaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Natures b e s t
Food Laxative is

= WV AOA&A1 - v ~ ~
the bran which makes up
the outer coating of the
whole wheat grain. But
why eat coarse bran cakes
when you can accomplish
the same purpose by eating
Shredded Wheat Biscuit
and at the same time get all
the rich bodybuilding ma
terial in the whole wheat
grain prepared in a digest
IDLE form. A perfect food
just enough proteid to build
healthy muscle, just enough
carbohydrates to supply heat
and energy, just enough
bran to keep the bowels
healthy and active. For
breakfast with milk or
cream, or for any meal
with fruits. Made at Ma
CARA Falls, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
YOU !!(!! DON'T !!'!.. NEED
HEALTH INSURANCE

If you will take just little care and
so keep we'll all the time. The best way
to keep well is by proper diet, sufficient
rest. enough exercise, and above all
things by keeping the bowels regular.
If you are unfortunate enough to be
suffering from sick headaches, disordered
liver, dyspepsia. or constipation, you
can get quick relief by a change OF diet,
by reforming your habit OF hasty eating,
by regulating the amount of rest or
exercise, and by depending on the True
81. F. Atwood Medicine to relieve
you of other disturbing symptoms. You
can insure your health against sickness at
little expense by systematic use OF this old
and reliable household remedy. Large
bottle, small dose, thirty FIVE cents at any
dealers Sample free for the asking.
'L.F. 'MEDIClNECo., Portland, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

KENNEBEC COUNTY. In Probate
Court, held at Augusta, on the 9th DAY
of March. 1917.
On the petition of Aaron NJ. Eldridgeo..
Clinton representing that he is the hoioss'
OF legal contract made by Solomon !
Felker, late of Clinton, deceased, 10 coh'
vey certain real estate, namely c.'
tain lot or parcel of land, situated IN w
Town of Clinton, bounded and DESCRIBE.
as follows, to wit; beginning az pola,
near the West abutment of the bes,s
Brook Bridge, so called. thence Soutn ag,
~ past cedar stake about twenty ~
rods to cedar stake and stone set IN W
ground; thence Westerly on Chas
Bakers line about thirty-two C32) To- S,
to cedar stake and stone set IN ~.
ground al c. +. Bakers Northwest cgi
ner thence Northerly past a cedar star
and stone set in the ground about TWEEN
ty (2) rods and from south line OF re,
leading from Benton Village TO the LIZ
House Hill at point about thlrty..,,
(30 rods to the point begun at. Contain
reserving the right of way of one ~.
on North line from bridge, running W.
on south line of said road. p rods sour
erly on east line to a point in behal a. :.
Charles F. Bakers heirs that salo Nv
ceased was prevented by death n.y. ny.
conveying said estate; and that the pe1n
toner is ready to perform the con sa,
tons of said contract. and requests ui r.
the Administrator on said estate may !"
authorized TO convey the same: :.
ORDERED, That notice thereon y
given three weeks successfully prior "
the fourth Monday of April next, in IN
Kennebec Journal, a newspaper prineS
in Augusta that all persons Interest,"
may attend at a Court of Probate tn ..
to be held at Augusta. and show AUS aus
If any. why the prayer of said petiu0"
should not be granted
HAROLD T.. COOK, Judge.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON, Register
apr5. thurs.3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
BURNHAM

Miss A. L. Ridgway, the evangelist
who assisted in conducting revival
meetings here a few weeks ago, has
been visiting several days and con-
Quoting services at the church. While
here She is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
A. S. Watson.
E. w. Crawford suffered shock
early Tuesday morning and he is as
comfortable as can be expected.
H. E. Kinney and G. J. Mudgett went
to Belfast Tuesday morning to serve
as jurymen at the April term of court
Mr. and Mrs. IT. E. Kinney are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a son. Thursday. April Il.
f. p. Shaw has returned from Mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
STRICKEN IN The
STREET
COMPLETELY RESTORED TO
; HEALTH BY "FRU|T-A-T|vES"
3S2 St. Waller S

3S2 st. Waller St, Montreal.
In 1912. I was taken suddenly i'll
, with Acute Stomach Trouble and
dropped in the street I was treated
I by several physicians for nearly two
years, and my weight dropped from 225
pounds to $50 pounds. Then several
of my friends advised me to try Fruit
a-tives." I began to improve almost
with the first dose, and by using them.
i recovered from the distressing
Stomach Trouble-and all pain and
Constipation were cured. Now I weigh
2OS pounds. l cannot praise Fruit
a-tives' enough" H. WHITMAN.
soc. box, 6 for $3.50, trial size, csc.
At all dealers or sent postpaid byF'ruit-
atives Limited. Ogdensburg, n. Y
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
PROBATE NOTICE.

At a Probate Court held at Augusta
within and for the County of Kennebec
on the thirty-first day of March in the
year of our Lord nineteen hundred ana
seventeen. by adjournment from day 70
day from the twenty-siXth day Of sad
March, James w. Beck. Conservator Of
the estate of Frank X. Wellman Of Al
gusta in said County. having presentel
his petition for license to sell CertalA
real estate OF said Gilman, DESCRIBED q
follows, viz:
A lot or parcel of land with the bull.
ings thereon, situated in said Angus
on the west side of the kennebet River
at the corner of Western Avenue an
Drew Street, which lot or parcel OF Ian
is made up of three contiguous lots Or
parcels of land which are bounded ar,
described as follows: Lots numbered ID
1903 and 95 on n plan on the Williams
Field. so-called. made by w. Il. Getchel
and accompanying the report OF com.
missioners appointed to make partition
said Williams Field, In the action OF
house, which partition proceedings sit
recorded in Kennebec Registry o.
Deeds. book Ais. Page 131. and said phr
is filed in said Registry Plan Book
Page 80. The aforesaid lots numbered
1902, 1903 and % were conveyed by Charles
Il. Andrews, Trustee. to said Frank
Wellman by deed dated April 30, 1909, re-
corded in said Registry. Book 494 Pags
ga. the said premises being now sub.
iect to a mortgage to the Augusta say
ings Bank.
Also a certain lot or parcel OF land
with the buildings thereon. situated ID
Winthrop in the County of Kennebet
bounded and described as follows, to-wit
Said lot being situate on the nor'h
shore of Lake Cobbosseecontee, and BE-
ing fifty (5o) feet wide. and running from
the shore Of said lake back 10 ne
Driveway south OF the location o.
the Augusta. Winthrop and Gardner
Electric Railway, and bounded on The
north by said Driveway" on the cas-
by land of Nell S. Hope: on the souta
by the Lake; and on the west by land Of
Melville Smith, reserving to the Ga'.
diner Water Power Company their rignh
of 1owage of the above described lot
also the right to pass and repass on 1901
or with carriages in the field road to %.
west side of land of Elmer r. Leawt
and to the county road. to the crossing
of the track of the Augusta. Wlnthro9
and Gardiner Railway and from thence
to the above described lot over w
ject to a mortgage to the Augusta Trus
Company.
1t is ORDERED that notice thereof y
given to all persons interested
causing a copy of this order to be pup
lished three weeks successfully in tns
Kennebec Journal. printed at Augusta
in said County. that they may appear a
a Court of Probate. to be held at SAD
Augusta, on the twenty-thrd day o
April next. at ten o'clock In the fore
noon and be heard thereon, and obleo
If they see cause.
HAROLD f. COOK,
Judge of Probate
Attest: r. W. LEIGHTON. REGISTER,
APPS, thursG
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STATE HOUSE

"In my opinion, constant main
tenancc is essential and especially SO
when so many miles of dirt and gravel
roads must be used until you can Sc
cure the money to build improved
roads states William d. Sohier. chair
man of the Massachusetts Highway
Commission in a communication re-
ceived Wednesday by Paul d. Sargent,
chief engineer of the Maine Highway
Commission. Chairman Sohiers let
ter is as follows:
There seems to have been some
comment in your State about the
maintenance that you are keeping up
on your country roads.
II am astoundcd that anyone should
question the desirability or. in fact,
the absolute necessity of constant
maintenance.
Look at the thousands and even
millions of dollars that have been
spent in our states and cities building
reads which have been practically
destroyed in two or three years, and
sometimes in less time if they were of
gravel or macadam, just because they
were not maintained. Every dollar
spent on the road surface was prac-
tically lost.
when one thinks of the French
roads. the envy of the world, every
mile of them always under constant
and expert men, repair men on each
six or eight mile section before the
war, one realizes how those roads
have saved the country. l am in
formed that now on the main lines
back of the army they have piles of
stone and repair man every twenty
five to one hundred feet ready to re-
pair damage at any time.
in England they have found the
same constant maintenance to be alb
solutely necessary.
an this state we have found the
same to be true. We have found that
it was the only way to preserve what
we had built; the cheapest way also.
cut, New Hampshire, Vermont and
New York have done the same"
In Rhode Island they built all their
main lines six or eight years ago,
mostly of tar macadam. Then for
two or three years they provided no
money for maintenance, and see what
happened IN three years. Inc new
roads went to pieces, many of them
were full of holes two and three inches
deep and from six inches to two feet
or more across. The roads were near
ly impossible, and they have had to
be rebuilt They estimate sixty per
cent must be reconstructed because
they were not maintained. The main
tenance would have cost only small
fraction of what is necessary now.
went over some OF your roads last
year that were kept shaped and main
tanned, and in my opinion they are the
best asset that Maine has. They will
attract the motorists who have been
avoiding Maine because of her bad
roads. This will improve property
rapidly. will increase the value OF the
farms and farm products.
In my opinion, constant maintenance
is essential and especially so when so
many miles of dirt and gravel ROADS
must be used until you can secure the
money to build improved roads. Thou
sands of tourists will come to Maine
if they can get around in comfort but
they certainly will stay away II the
old conditions return, especially no"