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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

the amendment, on being asked TINS
morning by press representative
What is next on the prohibition pro-
gram" answered: We expect House
leaders to press amendment at once;
and then legislatures may meet IN
special session and ratify It oy
Christmas. to make it war prohibition.
Senator Sheppard's program, II real
lied, would be partial compensation LOT
four months fizzlins in Congress on
war prohibition. House prohibition OF
the manufacture of beer, wine ana
whiskey. enacted by House in Barley
amendment, June %, has been reduced
through concurrence of prohipltlonlsts
in Congress and some outside IN fresi-
dents request for separate peace
for beer and wine, 10 mere prohloi-
ton of the manufacture of distilled
beverages except so much as is needed
to fortify wines.
Senate's absolute Communicating OF
0,hiskey in bond which was a leaky
measure. has now dwindled to dis
cretionary direction to the President 10
take as much as he thinks needed for
war purposes In short, conference re-
port today brings matter back to poor
makeshift in original bill. leaving re-
striction of wine and beer wholly, and
whisl5ev mostly. to the President. I'M
porting Of distilled liquors is prohibit
ed, but importing of French wines and
other malt and vinous liquors is left
to Presidents will. There is no pro-
hihition of the exporting Of rum TO
Africa, nor of any liquors to anywhere
nor even a prohibition of the exporta-
ton of our scanty grain to make
liquors abroad. The mountain OF eff
fort for war prohibition has brought
mouse Not even a vote for the amend
ment should be accepted as atonement
for neglect of war prohibition, for
in Revenue Act.
Even the Law prohibiting selling of
liquors to soldiers is scandalously vio-
lated in spirit if not in letter here and
in France, which, in discourtesy to
Congress, gives them the drinks that
could not he legally sold them in our
land. The law giving discretion to the
executive as to moral zones has been
partly nullif1ed by locating eight of the
first 16 camps near wet" cities. sew
eral Of which are also VIGOROUSLY
red"
Senator sheppard's program is the
way 10 redeem the defeats and bring
victory, Let the people drive" the
amendment quickly through the
House, and then through Sc leg.sla-
lures.
WILBUR F. CRAFTS.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Light and Airy
The kaiser's Downfall.

The Kaiser had an inspiration.
That he could conquer every nation.
That's why our boys have gone across
To show the Ia User who is BOSS.
They've gone across the raging sea,
To take up arms with Germany.
When ere a Yankee aims his gun
He'll have a German on the run.
They'll capture all his strong defences,
And drive the Germans from the trenches
His aircrafts and his submarines,
Will all be smashed to smithereens.
Alack; Alas; poor Kaiser Bill
Al last will say I've got my fill
Then he Will gladly dof his hat
And say The Yanks can fight at that"
Wen sing no song of sad repose
Whenever Kaiser Willie goes.
For when he's buried six foot deep.
There's not living soul will weep.
Although the German flag will wave,
We will not hear the Kaiser rave
And say that he will conquer all
With mighty sword and cannon ball.
And on his tombstone will be wrote
Here lies the Kaiser and his goat"
And thus we pray he'll be forgiven,
And thank the Lord he isn't living.
ALBERT NJ HOAX,
So Winter St,
Gardiner, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Ballots for Both
in the
Pine Tree State

The Mems Equal Suffrage League,
with headquarters on Middle street,
this city, has been very active in the
campaign this summer. Robert Treat
Whitehouse, president of the State or
ganization. and Ralph c. Brewster Sec
rotary, have given several lectures
on the subject of the FRANCHISE for
women. They are engaging speakers
to give talks throughout the State. Mr..
Whitehouse spoke several times last
week, and Mr.. Brewster will speak in
kennebunkport this week. There are
nearly 300 members Of the league in
this State, and last week literature
was sent out to all of them.
A recent visitor at the headquarters
in Portland was DR.. Edward H. Par
kinson of Chicago, who called to in
quire about the progress Of the move
ment in this State. DR.. Parkinson is
lecturer and newspaper correspond
ent known throughout the country. He
SPOKE with keen appreciation of the
various measures in which Maine has
led the country. and looks for Maine
to take an advanced stand on the suf-
frage issue.
closely the participation of women in
the elections in Chicago, and states
that woman suffrage has conclusively
demonstrated its success there. and
that there is no thought Of return to
the old system. He laid especial
stress on the improvement in the tone
Of voting places since women have
voted-Portland Express Advertiser.
The suffrage campaign is reaching
its height and from now until Sep
TENDER 10 both the Suffragists ana
the Anti-S uffraaists will be very
busy. There are open air meetings
parlor meetings, committee meetings.
and each side seems confident Of VIC
tory. If the Suffragists give one kind
OF an affair to raise funds the Anti
Suffragists give another; II the SUI
fragists are presented with gifts Of
money the Anti Suffra gists also re-
ceive recognition in the way Of funds.
Clever women on both sides look
after the voters and each woman has
an argument to offer to convince her
men friends that che is right.
Certainly If the present rate of in
teTest Keeps up we small zee SOHno
hard work in the next few weeks, for
there are strong women in each party,
women who have been prominent in
club. social and philanthropic work,
and these women have behind them
much in the way Of influence and
years Of work that has had to do with
raising the educationai and moral
standards of the State. When such
women give Of their time for such
cause there must Of course be some
thing vitality important to each side.
3 In the meantime whether one Is a
Sulfrasfst or m Anti, she must &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Better Halt Greed Before roo a..

Better Hall Greed Before Too Late.
The New York Sun publishes a lengthy
letter on Next Years Food Crop, an
Early Warning to Consumers Who Do
Not Heed the Future" from which va
clip the following excerpts:
To the Editor OF The sun-sir: Inst
word at this stage OF the game In con.
neetion with some farm matters.
-Four months ago everybody in this land
with brain and voice was thinking about
food and talking 10 the farmers. Tbe
thinking was very nervous and the tan.
very urgeful. Farmer John was for once
ha.ssa. nafsed up !: and exhorted tin his
70 bust. And dependable old Farmer
Jones VIZ right there with the goods too
He toc1 a brief sizeup of the weather.
anotheS OF Wilhelm. got the old pillow
right !u' ana went at it.
You may say that there is no possibility
81 loJ' prices under the present war de-.
nand Perhaps not But It must be re-
yearl ago sold for around % cents to the
tarntsr. and that was 100. 900 bushel
croT This year the Government talks a
go 10000 bushel crop. 1t costs from 60 to
fS'cents to grow potatoes this year 1t
must be remembered that our only 1000 :
cocoon bushel corn crop sold at 30 cents A
bushel: have sold a wheat crop for .
cents and beans for three cents a pound
within ave years. those being tho ruling
prices In each case. 1t costs a lot more
10 produce these things now than 1t did
before the war: the scale Of lvable prices
TO the producer has got to be consider
ably higher than Il vas.
Farmer John does not demand nor
The extreme prices last year did not 60
70 him. partly for the very reason that
they were high because he did not have
things 20 sell. Last years crops were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

people Of White River Junction raising
potatoes in pens or tall stacks. One does
not need to go to White River Junction,
however, to see a real potato pen.
Charles Weeks has back Of his house on
the "All Wright farm a potato pen in
which he is attempting TO raise a large
quantity Of potatoes by the same plan as
the White River Junction people. 1t Is
an interesting sight, and If Il proves sue
cessful potato stacks may become quite
common. another season.-St. Johnsbury
CALIFORNIAN.
And think of the contraction in bug
and worm surface-stacks for US, next
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Worry is as sinful as drink.ng-Bisnop
wocdcock Of Kentucky.
And it can't be stopped by putting q
spoonful of something in his conee.
either-New York Sun.
Guess you've never noticed how
arsenate of lead works On bugs an
ach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

A potato borer that ruins potatoes by
boring all through the inside-something
absolutely nevis reported from Ken
nebunk. The agricultural experts Of the
Biddeford Journal, the Kennebec Journal
and the Portland Press will have to get
together and devise a scheme to squelch
this pest.-Boston Globe.
We are buying poison by the jigger
load for the pests IN sight. but we are
unprepared for subterranean repre-
sentatives of ME und Colt"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Nothing Too Good for Josh

"How's your boy Josh doing In the
army"
First rate" replied Farmer Corn
tossel, although his mothers a little dis
appointed. She speaks about the slow
ness of Josh's promotion every tins she
sees in the paper tina. the same old gen.
erai 10 still holding his job
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

knowledge that. through the present
campaign. every woman in Maine mas
come to have a better understanding
Of politics, which after all is only the
science Of government. and to under
stand the working of the State and
the National Observation-Disclosures
Express Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Quick Action.

June-Belle is to marry Lieutenant
Dashaway.
Jessica-The fiber, Only yesterday he
told me that he didn't expect to see any
real hghting for six months,-Town
Topics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Very Likely

II see a woman rural mail carrier az
knoxville. Md, has Travelled $500 miles
in IL years, and missed only 30 days"
I suppose those days she missed she
was trying TO decipher the postal cards"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

A blueberry picker at Brunswick
last Sunday is said to have picked IL
bushels Of the berries-but by the use
Of a BURBERRY rake. Wonder what
would have happened if the LIST Maine
Heavy boys had been turned loose in
that berry PATCH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

The only woman serving as internai
revenue stamp deputy In Maine, and one
of the few in the United States. is Mrs.
Edith McGillicuddy of Lewiston. She as
sumed her duties following the death Of
her husband. She likes her work and
finds the bookkeeping comparatively
easy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Senator Gum Shoe Bill Stone announces
that he intends to keep the peace
thought" before the country from now
on. but he may interrupt himself occa-
sionally to say harsh word about pro-
hibition.-N. 7. Sun.
Or about the attempt to restrain the
food pirates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
On the Stand.

Lawyer-When was it you said you no.
tfced the prisoner lost countenance?
Witness-I don't remember exactly. but
l suppose it was when his face fell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Many tobacco growers in the hail belt
will wish they had planted something to
eat.-Springheld Republican.
Is it worse to have tobacco des-
troyed by hail than to have food meet
the same fate?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Gregory, Caribou: Frank H. Jordan,
South Portland; Herbert c. Scribner.
Bangor: Bernard A. Bailey, Wiscas-
set; first lieutenants in Dental Corps,
Ralph B. Putnam Portland; Frederick
w. Day. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

The high price Of cotton has caused
old mill hands at Biddeford to recall
the record figure paid for that com
modify at the close of the civil war.
AS high as sl.25 q pound was given by
the Pepperel Manufacturing Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Maine Gossip
Tho Best.

Tho Best.
elizabeth Powers Merrill)
For thee I asked the Best Of earth
The sweetest, fairest days
The lofty halls where fame has birth;
And for the worlds high praise.
For thee I saw the days Of life
Unfolding like a rose.
Adown the years with action rife
The JOY Of life should disclose.
know I asked too much for thee
The Best, beyond earth lies.
One loved thee better than l did
And gave thee-Paradise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
Landed.

why did Cholly marry that glrl?"
HE claims she ran after him"
"Well?"
And he didn't know what sort of gait
to adopt. Thought 1t would seem undig-
nifed to do sprint"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08


the difficulty Of obtaining HOLSTERS at
many Of the seaside summer places,
but others seem to have no trouble,
judging by the fact that a special ex-
press car load of 1871 bushels was
shipped Monday from along the Knox
& Lincoln branch to New York.
Benjamin Berry Of Portland who has
been visiting his sister. Mrs. Leslie Good
win. at North Waterford, holds the
record on being a good shot. Mrs. Good
win discovered hen hawk decouring one
of her chickens. She gave the alarm and
Mr.. Berry went out with shot gun. At
the same time crow which had been
watching the proceedings alighted on the
ground Just in range, and when the
smoke cleared away the hawk and crow
were both found dead.
Portland and North sebago have
been entertaining during the past few
days the Japanese ambassador to the
United States. Almora Sato, who is
envoy extraordinary and minister
Ambas sador Sato arrived in Portland
from Washington. His visit to the
Pine Tree State remained unknown
even to his closest friends in the capital
city Shortly after his arrival in Port
land, Ambassador Sato started for Sc
bago Lake, where he is now enjoying
bit of camp life as the guest of DR.
Toyookichi Iyenaga, a noted Japanese
lecturer.
Inquiry regarding the Bangor man
who wrote the note to the exemption
board in this city to the effect that he
had decided not to enter the national
army and therefore would not appear
before the examining physician re-
rot considered mentally responsible by
his family, says the Commercial A
physician has been consulted regarding
his condition. This explains the note
and probably means that he will be ex-
empted anyway.
letter was received Monday at
Saco from Rev. G. W. Judson Of Win
sted, Conn. accepting call to the pull
pit of the First Parish congregational
church, made vacant by the death Of
Rev. Charles Lemoine. Rev. Mr.. JUDI
son will begin his duties Oct. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Puzzle-why is fiddle like an inferior
hotel? It's vile inn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

People are often sad because life is a
riddle of which they have failed to guess
the answer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

It is estimated that fully 20 sets of
farm buildigns were destroyed during
the recent series Of thunder storms
in Eastern Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

One Is now able to locate the United
States customs house at Bath. after
having reposed in obscurity for many
years-a flag staff and flag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Men OF the noblest dispositions
think themselves happiest when
others share their happiness with
them.-Duncan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

The Federal building at Bath has
emerged from the obscurity in which
1t has quietly reposed for many years,
g. Flagstaff having been erected and
Old Glory now flies therefrom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Westbrook has Joined the n1ourners,
with a tax rate of $3.50 per thousand
the highest rate in the history Of the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

AUGUSTA CAMP. NO. 74Oo, NJ. W. A.
Regulc- meeting second and fourth Mol
day in each month at G. A. r. hall.
F. s. H. CALLAGHAN, V. c.
BERT L. NICHOLAS. Clerk.
m Wifi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEEs
kennebec Tent No. Is, meets in Maccabes
hall (the former Elks Club quarters
Water ST.. on first and third Monday o.
each month at 7.20.
r. E. BEANE, Com
VIM. E. CROSS. r. K.
m-w-f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Major William Hoffman, who on
Saturday killed his wife and COM
mitted suicide at his home in Dorches-
ter, Mass, was a native Of Rockland,
Me, born in February, 1889.
Six Richardson brothers, assisted by
their wives and 20 other members Of
the family had their second annual re-
union last Saturday at the home Of
Mrs. I. J. Shuman at Ginn's Point,
Rockland. The brothers are sons Of
the late Capt. and Mrs. Peter Richard
son of Rockland, the captain an old
time deep-water mariner. sailing the
seas from American ports to all parts
O; the world. Charles NJ is the pres
emit postmaster Of Waterville: Almon
F. is city marshal Of Rockland; Ed
ward B., John NJ. and Frank A. are
residents of Rockland; and Fred E.
lives in Medford. Mass.
Among the appointments announced
Saturday in the officers Reserve Corps
were the following Maine men: Cap
tain in Engineer Corps. Frank w. HUI
lett. Lewiston; second lieutenant In
Engineers Corps. Arther z. MacDon-
aid, Thomaston; captains in Medical
Section Of Medical Corps, Gustav A.
Pudcr. Portland; Henry N. Swift
Portland; Nelson e. Nichols. Port
land: Leon s. Lippincott. Brunswick;
James McFayden. Milo; Frederick L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

CAPITAL AERIE, NO. 1866, F. o.
Eagles, meets III F. o. E. hall. 275 Water
ST., first and third Monday o. each
month at o'clock.
GEO. w JENKINS. Pres
JOHN ARATA. Sec.
sodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

The city Of Eastport, or at least
certain correspondent in that city can
find more things to kick about than all
the rest of the State. 1t is always a
shortage Of this, that or the other 1t
is row eggs, for, the correspondent
writes that grain is so high that the
farmers cannot afford to buy it and
are therefore killing off their fowl
with the result that Thursday. Aug. 2,
1917. was day when no eggs could
be found in the Border City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

it is said should be somewhere about
SIS per hogshead at Eastport, were
last Thursday an even $50, which of
course is all out of reason-at any
rate We'll think so when We have to
buy the product in the shape Of
canned or timed sardines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

U. O. c. c. MORRILL, COMMANDERY
No. S2e. L, Q. G. c. Regular meetings
second and fourth tuesday evenings At
40 O'Clock at Golden Cross hall
G. RANDALL BAKER, y. c.
WALTER A HARMON, k. P.
W. E. CLOUGH. F. X. r.
m-w-f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

Loyal Order of Moose, meets in Cn.oa
halt, 207 Water ST, every second Wedne,.
day evening at 80 during August and
September.
WILLIAM F. KNOX, Dictator
W. ". JACKSON, Sec, is Pike St
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-09-15
MARINER SHOOTS
HIMSELF IN HAND

Captain Tom O'Dale suffered a
painful accident while duck shooting
at Beluga, yesterday afternoon, and
was brought to the city for medical
treatment. While duck shooting on
the Beluga river, the left barrel of
his double barrel shot gun went off
and lacerated his left hand. the two
middle fingers were badly cut and the
little finger was split open. 1t is not
known yet whether he will lose any
of his fingers, but it will be several
weeks before he is able to resume his
duties as Captain of the Beluga
Whale Company's boat. Magma
Times.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-09-15
Spent Night in Tree

SEWARD, Sept. 15.-Mr. and Mrs.
Cordial, who had just moved into
new home at Mile 3. day or so be-
fore the flood. were forced to leave
their home II o'clock Sunday night,
the water having flooded the dwell
ing to the window seats. Mr.. Cordial
carried his wife to big tree near the
cabin and tied her in. They were
compelled to remain in their precar
ious place of safety until O'Clock
next morning before they were rescu-
ed. The couple suffered severely from
exposure and the heavy wind and
rain. They lost all their clothing and
household effects. They stated they
could hear cries for help from other
families living in their vicinity. which
made them doubly anxious. They were
rescued by two men who placed
dory on a handcar and went out to
the house. The Burns family lost sew
eral cattle and all their chickens and
household furniture.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-09-15
100000 VOLUNTEERS IN
REGULAR ARMY SINCE APRIL

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. Is
More than 100000 war volunteers
have enlisted in the regular army
since April l. This represents approxi-
mately 1900 men in excess of the
number needed on April l to build
the regular servic" to it's full authori-
Zed war strength.
Figures made public yesterday
show that Pennsylvania has now sup
piled 22,2S9 men on a quota of 49,
$50; Illinois, 1928 on a quota of
1926; New York 21, go on a quo
ia of 1926; California 1866 on a
quota of 4,754, and Nevada first
state to complete its quota, 9S3 men
on a quota of 1852.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-09-15
BURGLAR PARDONED TO
WORK ON OIL PROCESS

CARSON CITY, New, Sept. Is
A. H. Crane. sentenced to the Neva-
da state prison for burglary, found
chemistry an absorbing study during
his Incarceration. Last June he an
nounced he had discovered new and
cheaper PROGRESS from extracting oil
from shale. Warden Heinrichs called
his process to the attention of the
government, which sent s. H. Day to
the prison to investigate the process.
Yesterday Crane was granted a par
don at a special session of the parole
board in order that he may perfect
his process and superintend the erec-
ton of an extraction plant. Day in
formed the parole board that Cranes
method of extracting oil from shale
will be of incalculable value to the
government.