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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
EVER READY" SHOITLD
BE EVERY GIRLS MOTTO

Ever Ready is the motto Of a cIey
er girl friend OF mine--a girl who al.
ways seems to me to radiate a glow of
brightness. 1t is her theory that all too
often golden opportunity passes people
by simply because they are unable 70
seize upon it through lack of proner
practical preparedness. She thinks thi,
especially true of women, because. as
she expresses it. women are not as a
rule businesslike in their viewpoint of
life"
Some definite experience is usually the
source of a guiding philosophy. The
experience that gave birth to NV
friends ever ready" attitude was this.
She received an invitation from a
cousin to go on a charming trip which
was TO last week. The trip had been
decided upon very suddenly. The cousin
was to start the very next day. NV
friend had to decline-had to give I'm
wonderfully good time and disapnoint
the cousin. whose heart wa. set uron
her companionship. simply because in
the short time for preparation she could
not possibly set the proper c,othe,
ready Tor the trip. There was no call
in the pleasuring for elaborate clothes
Just nice essentials were in order. h,,,
these were all at skies and .even. !,
her wardrobe. The lining Of her c,oat,
was ragged. Her suit needed n :.
gone over and pressed. Her hat had
DUBIOUS ar. due to drenchinx it
had received IN rainstorm. Her din
ner 1loeA was shabby. She had long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
RICHMOND

Miss Nettic Lewis of Augusta is pass
Ing few days nj her home in town.
william Brown OF Bowdoinham was
IL business visitor in town Wednesday.
Dr. William f.. Whitney of Bangor
was calling on relatives in town on
Wednesday.
r. II. Dursnd left Tuesday for a
weeks business TO Boston.
a, the regular meeting Of Richmond
Lodge. I. O. q. r.. No. Sc. wedncsday
evening. three candidates received the
nrst degree.
Charles d. Newell was a business WIS.,
itor IN Bath Tuesday.
Tho oid-fsshioncd supper given by
IN" ladies of the congregational church
Mednos dsy evening was well patronized.
viii pisy tho Bath independents at the
Opcra house Tuesday. Feb. 12. 4 dance
VIII follow the game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Malay of Bow
doinham were guests of relatives in
town Tue day
Tho Gardiner High school boys won
from The Scribnor boys at basketball
Tuesday evening by score of 12-f
Tho entertainment given at the CON
ErcEational church Tuesday was well
attended. Tho following program was
given Solo. S w burlington; solo
Mrs Il T. Prchlc. 100 pictures on Grand
canon. Colorado.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
VOTE ON REVENUE
Continued from Page one)

tenths of the appropriations for which
the taxes are levied would so back 10
the northern states
representative Longworth, Republican.
said the tax would affect the newspapers
seriously
This tax will affect the newspapers
exactly as 1t affects all other corpora
tions," replied Mr.. Madden. Republican.
Twill it not affect them more serious
ly,' persisted Mr.. Longworth. than 9TH
er corporations in this way: The return
provided for under this law is to get at
the actually invested capital. What Is a
newspaper property's invested capital?
Is it the value Of the original cash put
In the value Of the plant. the assets and
the accumulated surplus? No account
whatever is taken of the ability of the
manager or anything Of the sort ami
scarcely newspaper would escape pay
ing large tax under this bill
"Ali corporate organizations will be un-
Justly Disseminated against under this
law" replied Mr.. Madden, while all in
dividual enterprises will be permitted to
go scot-free."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
DANGEROUS CONVICT
HAS A SWEETHEART

Reynolds Forsbrey. 1.-THE most N
gerous convict ever In Dannemora' I
had n change of heart and chang
prisons. He has been transferred
Auburn Prison at Auburn. n.
awarded more liberties than he had
Clinton Prison and can now pen
missive to his sweetheart. In a ha
to restore his failing mind TO norm
penal authorities decided on
change.
For several years Forsbrey was In 4
isolation cell in Clinton. Convicted
murder in New York city and guilty
murderous attacks on prison keeper
he was kept constantly under lock Al
key in narrow cell. and II was h
lievcd that at the first opportunity
would assault the keepers whom
blamed for his solitary confinement
Recently. however. his mans
changed. He declared that his mvr
derous instincts had died; that he Va
willing TO live a normal prison life. an
that II he were permitted 10 write
his sweetheart. Agnes Ryan. IN Ne
York city. he would b happy and 4
case.
JAMES Carter. stats superintendes
Of prisons. was In Clinton recently. an
he talked with Forsbrey. The convif
pleaded with Mr.. Carter 10 be PEI
mitted to leave the isolation cell and =
write to the Ryan girl. Tho superir
tendent investigated the case. ard o.
ter another long talk with Forshr'i
gave orders for his transfer TO Az
burn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
ALASKAN MISS
LIKES N. Y. MEN

1t begins to look bad for Mr.. n.
Maloney. Of Kuyukuk. Alaska. mn
Louise Sachen. also Of Kuyukuk 4.
rrived at New York alone on I u.s -,
rip that began with a Ave day ,cr,..
rom Kuyukuk, in northern AIasta
dog team to Fairbanks, thence % a,
tile and all the way 10 New Yoyk
"Chaperon?" said Miss Sach.n .,.
my own chaperon."
And II must be said that IN. 49,
woman. who Is about nineteen W..
old. appears to be perfectly All. !.
take care of herself.
She has lived in the frozen Vita.
the NcYeh since she was thru. 80.
cid and her wonder at the s,,..e
New York IS unceasing. Blu, 80 .
Jack.
Jacks nv sweetheart. you ,r
she said without the sligh,.,,
barrassment. See, he gave m. ,sa
diamond ring" '
so you're going back 10 Jack~
We'll. I don't know. Tx. a..
States. And somehow the feuo",
nere--wcll. you know. they dress \.
ter than the miners and trappers -.
hey look so clean and nice"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
ENGLAND SHAKEN
Continued from Page One)

all about She added that her husband
also s>innocent. He is a druggists clerk
who has been seeking employment
Mrs. Alice Wheeldon said, on being
asked in court if there was any reason
why she should not be remanded:
This is just trumped-up charge to
punish me because my dad is consci-
entious objector. You brought UP an I'M
founded charge against him and he went
to prison for it. Now that he Is out OF
the way you are trying to punish him
through me-
Winifred Mason told the court: 1T is
an infamous concoction against my fam
lily and husband"
Both women complained that the cells
In which they had spent the night were
cold and unsanitary. The mayor assured
them that everything would be done for
their comfort and said they would find
conditions better in Birmingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
WINTHROP

The trustees of the Charles M.
Bailey Public library held "a meeting
Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the
library rooms. Tho librarian. Mrs. r..
T. clifford. reported good progress in
getting III" books catalogucd and ready
Tor distribution. Miss CoChranc from
tho state library has charge of in
stalling the now system. Mrs. c. I.
bailey Of Winthrop Center five dele
gates from the Fast Winthrop Thurs
day club and Mrs. Karl Sturgis as
sisted in the work Tuesday and dele
gates from the Winthrop Literary Club
assisted Wednesday. 1t is expected the
books Will bc ready for distribution on
Saturday. Tho library will be closed
Thursday on account OF cataloguing
work
The Fine Conc r. n G.. Associat ton
at kcnnchcc county met with Mrs.
Rose Wcllman Tuesday afternoon and
evening The afternoon was passed So
ciallv. \ banquet was served at 6
O'Clock. A business meeting was called
at : O'Clock. Those present BESIDES the
hostess included Mrs. Julia Marley,
vice president of the Rebekah Assem-
hiy ~ Maine: Mrs. Annie Spencer of
Gardner: Miss Jennie Herrin, Mrs.
Edith Gcnthncr, Mrs. Sadie Metcalf,
Mrs. Grimes, Miss Wilson, Miss Rack
Inc OF Augusta, Mrs. George Kimball,
Mrs. w. V MaComher, Mrs. j. NJ.
Towle. Mrs. r.. :. French. Mrs. J. A..
Foster, Mrs Merton Wheeler and Miss
l,osamond Haines.
At the Methodist parsonage on Tues
day evening at $50 occurred the mar
rage Of Elmer r. Berry and Miss Ger
trudc NJ. Wyman. both of East Read
held. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. y. r. Pearson. the single ring
service being used. Mr.. and Mrs. Ber-
" will make their home at East Read
Held for tho present.
Mrs. James Ineham and Mrs. Emma
Towns will entertain the Tent
club. Mrs. Pearson's Sunday school
class. at tho home OF the former on
Friday afternoon.
Plaus arc being made by the men,
hers OF Arthur Lovejoy Rebekah Lodge
for n clam chowder supper on Feb. 10,
which will he followed by the regular
meeting
At the Sunday school Institute to be
held at Monmouth on Thursday, Rev
n. n. Pearson will read a paper on
How 20 Run Little Sunday School,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
WANTS HAND ORGAN
TO STOP PLAYING

Johnny Morgan played the organ.
his sister beat the drum-we are told,
but Johnny's occupation will soon be
gone if the New York Legislature
will act favorably in the request of
Frank Ruggeri, president Of the
Young Mems Italian Association of
Albany and pass the bill which he
has drawn up, in the shape of an
amendment to the penal code. declar-
ing the hand organ nuisance.
Mr.. Ruggeri has no mercy on the
hand organ.
"Only lazy fellows play the grind or
gam" he said. "In Italy no one plays
it. 1t makes the woman cheap to go
into saloons and beg for pennies"
1t is matter of record that Pietro
Mascagni. the composer, while stroll
ling in an American city once dashed
from the side of his amazed compan-
ionr stopped the performance Of a
street piano virtuoso and took the
handle away from him and thereupon
ground out the famous "Intermezzo"
in the proper time.
When he finished he handed q as
cent piece to the performer and in
warned him, on pain Of goodness
knows what penalty, never more to
play the piece except in the tempo"
which he indicated, and quietly re-
sumed his walk.
But Mr.. Ruggeri is more radical
than Mr. Mascagni. 1t is not reform
that he wants-nothing less than
adjustment, root and branch, will sat-
isfy him. says
The hand organ makes bad music.
1t doesn't play Verdi, Puccini. No, no,
nothing like that, only popular airs,
and it plays all these out Of tune"
Such is the menace which confronts
the remaining representatives Of the
Ministries and troubodours Of the past.
with the exception Of the German
bands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
OAKLAND
Funeral of Walter H. Johnson
Deputy Sheriffs Make Seiz-
ures of Empty Bottles and Ia
Quarts of Whiskey

The funeral of the late Walter Fl.
Johnson was held at his home on Rail
road avenue on Wednesday afternoon at
. O'Clock. Mr.. Johnson passed away
early Monday morning. His death was
caused by tuberculosis. He leaves
wife and brother. Rev. P. A. A. killam
preached the funeral service. Inter
ment was made in the tomb.
The Natanis Club will observe La
dies night on Thursday evening, Feb.
I, at the club rooms.
The Social Circle Of the Baptist
church will meet on Thursday afternoon
at $50 at the parsonage. A full attend
ance is desired. as important business
will be brought forward.
John Fletcher Of Providence, r. l.,
was a business caller in town Wednes-
day.
Mrs. w. Z. Vigue, who has been suf-
fering from a severe attack of the grip,
is reported as little better.
Fred Rose of Portland was transact
ing business in town Wednesday.
j. B. F'riel and F.. l.. Trip of Water.
Vile were callers in town Wednesday,
The roads in the rural districts are re
ported as badly blocked by the recent
heavy snowfalls and traffic has been
stopped.
Charles H. Wheeler. committee for thu
milk producers organization. spoke at
Cascade Grange hall Wednesday fore
noon at 10 O'Clock. A social was held
in the hall in the evening.
The Fidelity class Of the Free Baptist
church will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. VIM. Penney on Water street.
John King, who has been confined 20
his homo for several deys, was able 20
resume his duties Thursday.
Deputy Sheriff David B. Ellis and
Sheriffs Pero and Digman OF Water
vile searched both the Revere Hotel
and McBride's restaurant last Satur-
day night and found several empty
bottles which they turned over to
Judge Fields. Wednesday night, Dep
uty Sheriff Ellis made seizure OF IA
quarts Of whiskey from party IN Sid
ney to be libelled by Judge Fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
DISCOVER WHISKEY
SHIPPED AS PICKLES

Wholesale arrests are expected shor
ly in connection with an investigator
into alleged schemes rcsorted TO bl
baltimore liquor dealers 10 defea, 'h'
dry laws OF the virginias. sccordins 20
persons in close touch with the one'
Of the Collector OF Internal Revenue
Several arrests have been made bu'
the shipments have continued, despl''
the vigilance OF the revenue agents
Intoxicating liquors have been shippe'
nto the Virginiss a. bolts. piekl~'
flour, apples and other merchandise
II has been learned that a numhsr o'
men left the Union ststion AZ a oertai.
time every day carrying heavy su
cases. said TO have contained whisk'
consigned TO residents in the dry is
ritories
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

Lewiston. Me. JAM 31-Ernest U.
Archibald. a prominent lumber opera
tor OF West Poland, committed suicide
Wednesday afternoon by jumping be-
meath the wheels OF the 12:45 express
from Brunswick
AS the train approached a point in
the rear OF the Androscoggin Mills. a
short distance from the Lower Maine
Central depot, the engineer saw a man
walking beside the track. When the
engine was within 10 feet of the Pc
dcstrian. according TO the engineer,
tho man threw his hands to his head.
and lesped under the engine. The
emergency brake was Immediately APP
piled but to no avail.
The terribly mangled body of Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
NEW WORKERS BLAME
DOGS FOR SHEEP
RAISING FAILURE -,

II is soon to he an open sea.,, AL
stray dogs II a bill to be Introduce
the legislature becomes a law. beca,.1
for every stray dog without a mas,,,l
voice the death knell Is about Ia n
sounded. Literally. every dog has NJ
day. The day of the homeless msr]
bers Of the canine family Is abou, i
end. The bill provides for a bounty
IS on the head OF every dog unsbl,
show itself the object of human ~
tachment in the form OF n license 4
that goes a roaming with a malIcIo,|
intent. license or no license.
Back of such class legislation vhl
is being whipped into shape by N
Wicks committee, is the avowed in,-|
ton Of rehabiltating the sheen rais.
industry in this state. Farmers had
poured on the committee plant an
plant of the ravages made Ivy dogs 4
sheep. asserting that II the wool al
mutton and lamb chop producers We,
better protected the high cost Of h,
ing would be reduced materially. Ths
have charged to dogs a decrease In 4,
number OF sheep In the state nd
100000 in 1870 to fewer than 5Ougl
in 1916.
The proposed law provides that |,
dividuals may kin dogs found worr
ing not only sheep. but horses. ca,tl
swine or domestic fowls. II proyia.
that all dogs in towns, villages al
cities of the third class shall he
censed. Every owner must pay 81 d
one dog and IS for every additoal
dog. and every kennel owner tN
year.
Sheriffs. deputies. policemen as
constables are to be designated
search for stray dogs. with compens
ton of eight cents for every milo tnT
eled. in addition 10 the bounty 4
every dog DESTROYED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
LITCHFIELD

PLAINs-Mr and Mrs. Irving Cram
we're callers at G. Roberts Friday.
Mrs. Maria Walker is visiting relatives
In Portland.
Mrs. Charles Walker is at home for q
short time.
Chester and Granville. the sons Of Mr.
and Mrs. ID. r. Small. are quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Maxwell. who have
been quite III, are much better.
Mrs. Ruth Hewes and daughter Eve
lyn were guests at d. +. Perkins Sun
Say.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rowe visited Mr..
Ind Mrs. y. r. Perkins Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
E. U. Archibold Ends Life
by Jumping Before Train

Archibald was taken from beneath the
train and he was removed to st. Mary's
General hospital where he lived only
few moments. The right leg was
severed near the hip and the skull was
badly fractured. Upon arrival at the
hospital Mr.. Archibald gained con-
seriousness but made no statement.
Wednesday morning he came to
Lewiston for the purpose of hiring men
to work in the woods and had planned
to take an afternoon train for Rum
ford.
The engineer Of the 1916 express
and other witnesses. declare it to
be clear case of suicide. The motive
for the act remains a mystery, as Mr..
Archibald was said to be in excellent
health and man of considerable
property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

Go not cut II to nj the corners. out w
1t thoroughly with soft brush o.
cloth dipped IT. hot water 20 which
cupful Of salt las been added, WhN
thoroughly soaked the mating o.
comes as piiabie as rubber and car =,
7, rned under without breaking. Ihi,
makes n heater finish than cutting ano
also saves the mating for uso ID
different shaped room.
Wher shoe polish Is not on hsno "
excellent substitute for II will be fos'o
in piece Of orange. Rub the lsam.
we'll with II and when dry polish WIZ
d soft cloth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
REVENUE MEN AT WORK
AMONG DRUGGISTS

The revenue men arc busy in Water
Vile again and it is rumored that sew
cral prominent men have felt their
clutches. They are not making much
of stir about their work but they
are on the job every minute of the day
and will doubtless continue the clean
up work that was started so ably by
the men who we're here few weeks ago.
They are understood to be dcvoting the
most Of their time to the drug trade
and it is rumorcd that prominent
doctor and a wellknown drug store
have been implicated by them. but they
have nothing to say and OF course the
men who are mentioned have nothing
to say. Further developments will be
watched with a great deal of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

The regular meeting of the board Of
education was held Wednesday evening
and regular business WAS transacted.
Roll of accounts No. 800 was passed con-
tanning s4935S3 for common schools and
s1o96,50 for the High school. 1t was vot-
ed to adopt Greiers textbook for the
class on cooking. The matter of more
lights at Western avenue was left In the
care of the city electrician. Superinten-
dent reported that It cost s49o5 more for
the common schools and 1858 more for the
High school this year than last. A new
schedule was approved for the High
school and a number of other matters
were talked over but no action taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

years. and during four years Of that
time has served as superintendent.
The theme Of the sermon by Rev. Will
liam Wood at the M. e. church next
Sunday morning will be THE Master
Motive" and in the evening there will
be an illustrated service on "Billy
Sunday" with hymns from the screen.
c. H. Creation of Providence. r. l.,
has been the guest of relatives in this
vicinity for the past few days. Mr..
Creation was formerly well-known
resident in this section a number of
years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
WINTHROP CENTER

The regular sessions of the quarterly
meeting which were to be held Saturday
and Sunday of this week will be omitted
on account of scarlet fever in the place
A business session was to be held Satur-
day morning at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. E. s. Woodman, Mrs. e S. Briggs
and Mrs. Elwood A. Bailey passed Tues
day in Portland.
ing two electric motors in their oil cloth
plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
money DICTATOR" TO
QUELL u. S. BANKERS

| London, Jan, 2S.-Correspondence OF
The Associated Press)-A demand for
Money Dictator, whose duty would
to SHOW the Yankee bankers that
they cannot rush up interest rates as
they did some two months ago." is
made by the Pail Mall Gazette.
II the war lasts another year" says
the article. "a money dictator will be
the only way out of our trouble"
THE new British loan is a deliberate
attempt on the part of the Chancellor
of the Exchequer to cut down the rate
of interest that the nation has to pay
on its borrowings. The issue of six
per cent. Excheouer bonds was a fatal
mistake and Mr.. Bonar Law Is not
likely TO repeat the blunder OF his
Predecessor. He is a man of business
end he told the bankers last week that
he meant to get all the money needed
for the war. ard that he meant TO get
st as cheaply as he could He did mot
talk compulsion. but he gave a pretty
strong hint that II necessary he could
be very Arm indeed.
There is not the smallest reason
why we should rot have a Money Dc
tator as we'll az a Food Dictator.
THE investing public might be edu.
Gated to look upon four ger cent. free
Of tax ~ an ample interest TO receive
on a sound stock. The Germans have
made all their loans at Ave DER cent
They have financed on sound lines. ana
have realized ttat war loans are onlv
Ia species Of paper credits, and that u
Is just as easy to issue DIT five an at sly
as long as you hold control Of the
money market
1T ia more difficult for US tn cor-
troll our market. as we are buyine
abroad and exporting large amo,,nts
but the task is by no means insurer.
able. A clever man would soon shor,
the Yankee bankers that thew cannn.
rush up rates as they did some to-
months ago. don't suppose that Az A.
erican bankers in London have ,nnr.
than twssty million naunds on d.nas,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
Brakeman I ennessey
Is Killed by a Freight

train stopped at the station and the
body fell off the pilot. Drs. Holmes
and Totman came to the scene OF the
accident and death occurred a short
time after Mr.. Hennessey fell on the
platform. Mr.. Hennessey made his
headquarters at the Y. NJ c. A. at Wa
terviIle and his home was in New
Brunswick. Very little knowledge has
been gained concerning his relatives.
The body was taken to the undertaking
rooc ms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

Fred Weeks is cutting wood for B. r
Small.
Miss Edith Small went to Monmouth
Tuesday. where she has employment as
nurse.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. n. Fogg. who have
ter
Mrs. NJ. f.. Chase and Miss Angie Rob
erts were callers at the Corners Thurs
day.
Mrs Lizzie McInnis of Gardiner was
caller at NJ, r. Hattin's Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Ray Ranks Of Gardiner
were guests at r. r. Ranks Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

The annual meeting of the Associated
Charities was held at the old courtroom
In City hall Wednesday evening and the
reports for the past year were heard and
the council for the new year elected as
follows: DR.. B. B. Cragin. Ralph j. Pat
terson, Miss Adele fitzpatrick. DIR. l.. 4
darcy. Following the business there was
an address by Francis II. Hitler of Port
land. general secretary of the Associated
Charities Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

Oakland, Me. Jan. 31.-tSpeciaD.-
"A very sad accident occurred at the
oakland platform on Wednesday morn
ing when u. o. Hennessey, brakeman
ON an extra freight which was being
made ND In the yard. was struck by
engine No. IL about s.15 A. NJ. A strange
coincident was that no one witnessed
tho accident and NOT even the engineer
knew be had struck anyone until the