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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
What Constitutes "Fair" Treatment

Representative Percival P. Baxter,
in his remarks, Tuesday, in the House,
on IAN Act to Establish the Maine
Water Power Commission" took occa-
sion to say:
IT am informed that we have IS daily
papers in Maine and regret to say that
only two of them, the Portland Argus and
the Lewiston Journal. are willing to give
this water power issue the fair treatment
it deserves
Mr. Baxter must admit that this all
depends upon the viewpoint. Indeed
we have reason to believe that the
power companies are convinced the
guilty eleven papers have not given
their side of the question all the pub
lefty it deserves. We have not fol-
lowed the reports and comments of the
other papers, but we have right to
challenge Mr.. Bakers statement.
We have no quarrel with the con-
victions or policies of other news
papers, so long as they let us alone,
and the same is true with relation to
Mr., Baxter. We have published some
of the numerous interviews and state
monts which he has seen fit to offer,
of Legislative routine and debate, we
have been unable to give Mr.. Baxter
or any other of the advocates of i'm
pottant matters before the Legislature,
al that they have asked In addition
to the interviews that we have pub
l",hed concerning the water power is
hearings as was possible for a man not
an expert in hydro electric power and
Il trained accountant as well, to write.
Mr.. Baxter must know that the COM
mittee on Judiciary itself could not
give consideration TO one-tenth the
mass of statistics which it acquired at
the hearings. That would have been a
pix steal inpossibility.
our reports have dealt only with the
facts, and we have not attempted to
pre- judice the case one way or another
in advance of the information which
the agitation has brought out. We
have not fanatically shouted Down
with monopoly" We have, rather.
waited to be convinced that the people
are ready to enter upon the develop
ment of the powers they have; to
learn if they can do SO with advantage
to themselves; to discover # private
interests are actually "robbing the
people" as is so often announced in
some quarters without an iota of evil
dence to support it. or even recognition
of fact or justice.
IT, to be classed as flair" on the
water power issue it is necessary to
follow in the editorial footsteps of the
papers referred to by Mr.. Baxter, we
beg leave to remain unfair" in his
estimation, and ready to look at both
sides with unprecedented eyes.
From the start the Journal has been
heartily in favor of opening up
question of such vital Importance to
the State, to a better understanding by
all. Too much of this whoop and
hurrah about "the peoples rights" has
been heard to longer attract attention.
1t had become so much of a big cry,
little WOOL" as to threaten to bury any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
Maine Gossip
The Community Flag.

1t has stood for right, it has stood for
truth,
For freedom and liberty;
Twas a beacon light in our nation
youth,
Ger many storm tossed sea.
1t has stood for honor and faith Away
What shall it stand for today?
Over thorny paths it has often led
To bring aid to the sore oppressed
Beneath its folds men have fought and
bled,
That others might be blessed.
1t has symbolized Brotherhood, loyal
and true.
What does it mean to you?
1t has beckoned across the ocean wide,
And men, in their misery.
Have sought here what elsewhere was
denied
An opportunity.
They asked but the Rights of Man to
gain.
Did they ever ask in vain?
Is there yet call some wrong to right,
For men brave-hearted and true?
Our glorious Flag, with it's colors bright,
Lends courage each task to do.
Does it stand for the noblest and best
today?
AS it has, so 1t will for aye.
Il. M, B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
TOWN ELECTIONS

BAILEYNILLE : Selectmen. T. NJ.
Brown. r. L. Lydie, A. 3. Jenkins; town
cierk, A. l.. Little: town agent s. A.
sroWnlee; treasurer and tax collector.
Chas. f. Tarbox; school committee. f.
NJ fucker Money appropriated. si2. coo.
EAST NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Fredor;c,,
Bogue, Chas. Cox, James 81 I,indse~.
Town clerk. Richard F. Gadds: treasurer,
frank W. Kingsley; tax collector, ]. An
son Palmer: school committee, J. c. Mer-
ri. Money appropriated, ss9515: schools.
800: highways and bridges, sl9Os: sun,
port Of poor, $500; other purposes, $685..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

with terrible pains
in my back and was
about to have an OPP
tion when q
friend said to me,
Before having that
operation just try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We G e t BILE Com
pound So l let
the operation wait,
q n d my husband
bought me the Veg
e table ComDoI1nd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
FAYETTE

Mr. Mcguire has his steam saw mill
on the G. T.. Jones lot about ready to
start up. He will saw shingles before
he begins on long lumber.
Mrs. Emma A. Blake went to Dan
vers, Mass, last Wednesday for few
days visit.
Many of our cross roads are about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

inspecting motor boats. yachts and
other craft that may be Of use to the
United States government. This yacht
is especially wei, adapted for use in
the mesquite defense" or the inside
line of patrols to be established along
the Maine coast The Aria. Ensign
Simmons states. will be put in condi-
ton FOR service at the earliest pos
sible day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

A Government order for several thou
sand barrels of dill pickles for the Army
and Navy has served to increase the
price of next seasons crop. Going to
plant any dill pickles in your backyard
garden ?-Boston Globe.
Is Congress sending out any Dill
pickle seed?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

Timberland owners of Washington
county recently attended a meeting at
Machias at which Hon. Forrest H.
Colby, State land agent and forest
commissioner, was present and ar
ranged for the appointments of fire
wardens in that district for the season
of 1917. Other matters pertaining to
the protection and propagation Of
timber were taken up and Hon. Blaine
S. Viles gave a talk upon forestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

Strait-laced persons, of course might
write it I'LL Gate Bridge, but how can
they pronounce it?-Boston Globe.
Why, What sherman Called War
Gate bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
try 4 JOURNAL
" N I AID AND
YOU'LL GET RESULTS

The annual report of ST. Thomas
Episcopal Church, Fifth avenue and
Fifty-third street, New York. Of which
the Rev. DR.. Ernest NJ. Stires is rector.
shows that for every one dollar spent
for it's maintenance four dollars were
spent for work outside Of the parish.
Services in memory Of the elghtieth
birthday of Grover Cleveland were held
in the First Presbyterian Church. at
Caldwell, n. j.. where he was born
March is, 1897 President Clevelands
father, the Rev. Richard Cleveland. was
formerly pastor Of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
impossible.

impossible.
+. E. Smith has started up his saw
mill and has a full crew at work.
The assessors will start out Monday
to take the valuation in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

We are heartily in favor of compuls-
DRY military service-for militant pac-
fists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

America has taken the first step
toward Democracy of the United
States of the World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

The night editor says: "Betcher
Lodgell be President yeti"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

Just imagine "a blushing Congress-
man"-hut Miss Rankin did it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

Now for the maiden speech" of the
new representative from Montana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

The German western front" seems
to be mostly rear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
TERRIBLY
SICK WOMAN
Surgical Operation Thought
Necessary, but Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Com.
pound Saved Her.

Madison, Visit was terribly sick
woman for over three years. I suffered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
The World War a Year Ago
Today-ApriI 4.

British chancellor presented the
greatest budget in British history.
Total expenditures for the year es-
timated at $9.127, 000, 900 and the
revenues at $2,545, 600, 900.
An Official British report On
merchant shipping losses Ito
March 8, 1916), stated that 6Ss
steamers and sailing vessels Of tho
allies had been destroyed. British
and French ships lost amount TO
over 8 Dor cent Of tho number In
use.
Two Years Ago Today.
Austria admitted failure Of op-
srauous in the Carpathians and
Lon Of Beskid pass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

A rare art treasure recently be-
queathed to the Portland Society of
Art by the late Miss Mary Gray Ray
is the portrait of her ancestor. Cen
eral Henry Dearborn. who was init
mately associated not only with Port
land but with the State of Maine. The
portrait was painted by the celebrated
artist, Gilbert Stuart. and is fully de-
Scribed in the life of Stuart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

President Sumner l.. Mountfort of
Parsonsfeld Seminary is launching a
boom for boys new dormitory, a new
gymnasium, and a new athletic field
for that school. The committees of
trustees have had special meetings to
consider plans. and all members seem
to be favorable to the new additions.
The fund for the new athletic field is
being raised by the alumni and friends
of the school, with Mr.. Mountfort in
charge Of the campaign. Work on the
field will be started at once so as to
have it completed by the commence
ment time. and when completed Par
sonsfield Seminary will boast of one OF
the best athletic fields in New England.
This boom has been brought about by
the energetic and successful work of
Mr.. Mountfort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

The yacht Aria owned by Hon. E.
H. Blake Of Bangor has been placed
by its owner at the disposal of the
government as the result Of a visit
Of Ensign Frederick J. r. Simmons.
U. S. N, to Bangor for the purpose OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

Uncle Add" as Francis Addison
Bracket is better known to hundreds
of fisher folk on Monhegan Island and
in the vicinity Of New Iarbor, was
II years old on March %. He receiv-
ed friends during the day, several go
ing to the island to pay their respects.
"Uncle Add Bracket is honored in
the community in which he lives but
all Monheganites hold an especially
warm feeling for him on account of
his evangelistic work. 1t happened
away back in the early 70s that
Uncle Add" was given a position as
operator in the fog signal station at
Manana, Monhegan's sister island,
after valiant service in the Union ar
my. He was a firm believer in the
teachings of the Bible and so decided
to spread the Gospel over the island.
The old timers that remember Uncle
Add" in his prime say that he would
have undoubtedly rivaled Billy Sun
day. OF the l01 persons on the island
So became converted to the Advent
faith and to this day nearly every
islander holds to that creed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

About three years ago Brewer sea
captain in the steamship service urged
three of his neighbors to buy $500
worth of stock in a new steamer,
guaranteeing them 10 per cent. on the
investment. Having confidence in the
captain, they invested. After receiv-
ing more than the original investment
in dividends. the stockholders sold
their holdings recently for $4,000 each.
Other over-cautious neighors who
had a chance now see where they made
a mistake. This good fortune is
somewhat of a contrast to the days
when shipping was at the lowest ebb.
when the owner in a share of vessel
that was continually in trouble offer
ed to present the stock to neighbor
and give him a bonus of SIS for TAX
ing it off his hands.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05

If you are a kicker and see the shadows of failure in everything that Is proposed to help the town for heavens sake go into some secluded canyon and kick your own shadow on the clay bank, and give the men who are work ing to build up the town chance. One long-faced. hollow eyed, whining. carping, chronic kicker can do more to keep away husi- ness and capital from a town than all the drouths. short crops. chinch bugs, cyclones and bliz- cards combined.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05
NOTICE

Act 237, approved March 10, 1917 provides a minimum li- cense fee of $500, which shall be deposited in the State Treas ury on or before April 1st, for hotels, rooming houses and res taurants. The fee for hotels and rooming houses is based on the number of guest rooms. The proprietors, managers and les sees of all hotels, rooming houses and restaurants are hereby noti- fled to submit the names and addresses of such establishments with the number of guest rooms, if any. Copy of act will be for warded on receipt of name.
 STATE BOARD OF HEALTH,
 Little Rock.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05

In an adjoining town. while a ladies card club was playing for a $2 book as a prize, the sons of these same ladies. small boys, were arrested in a hay now while playing for a 50 cent prize. They had organized a club like their mothers. The mothers cried and said: What d terrible place this town is to raise boys, anyhow." Served them right. They might have known the diff ference between q haYmow and a parlor, anu a 52 prize and a 30 cent prize.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05
COMMUNICATION

Prescott, March 28, 1917,
 Editor Nevada County Picayune:
 For the last two years the Ne.
 vada News has frequently pub ished any article that 1t could yet which in any way reflected on me, and has in each case re- fused to publish any reply or explanation from me. Last week I sent the News the following communication which is self ex- planatory and requested 1t to publish it, but as usual it has re.
 fused. l will ask you to please
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05

Before you become a kicker, consider if you cannot become something better. One thing certain. if you can do nothing good for a community you can make a great deal of trouble by abusing those who do. Agitate your liver, take a dose of ground glass and remove the bile, cleanse your conscience. culti- vate faith in your fellowmep, then so u "oth to ho.p oortro- body. Don't be a kicker.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05

McCains by getting into the newspapers. There is not man in Prescott who believes the Me Gains had anything to do with the note.
 will ask you in the interest of square deal to men who are charged with a serious crime to give this letter as much publici. ty as you did the other articles published by you.
 Respectfully.
 ]. 0. A. Bush.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05
TELLS ON THE KIDNEYS
Prescott People Have Found This
 To Be True.

The strain of overWork tells on weak ened kidneys. The hurry and worry of business men. the heavy lifting and stepping of workmen, the women's household cares. tend to wear, weak en and injure the kidneys until they can no longer filter the poison from the blood and the whole body suffers from the waste matter that accumulates. w Weakened kidneys need quick assist ance Doan's Kidney Pills are prepar- ed especially for weakened kidneys tired, worn-out backs have proven their merit in thousands of such cases. Convincing proof of their worth in d Prescott citizens statement
 w M. Weeks, blacksmith, Prescott says; About a year ago. had to stop work for time. owing to weak kidneys. My back pained me and on stooping to shoe horses, l had sharp pains across my loins. Often my ank les became swollen and the flesh under my eyes putfed up My kidneys acted irregularly and the kidney se- cretlons were scanty l couldn't sleep we'll and was nervous After using box of Doan' Kidney Pills. procured at HesterlY's Drug Store, was able to work without d pain in my back. My kidneys are in good shape now.
 Price soc, at all dealers Don't sim ply ask for kidney remedy get Deans Kidney Pills the same that Mir. Weeks had. Foster -Milhurn Go. Props. Buffalo. New York.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05
ADVERTISING RATES

Display ads, per inch per issue F l,2o Display ads, per inch per issue plate lOc Locals 6 cents per line each insertion and run until ordered out.
 Legal advertisements at legal rates prescribed by statute
 Political communications where indl vidual interests are at stake, and all other matter not purely of news nature will be charged for at the rate of 5 cents per line
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05
NOTICE

ra For',sors Afhaoy ToWnshin'
 There WiIl 3e 3 meeting held in the office ot W K Yancey at the Court House tpril Eth. 1t -:3C P. T. for the purpose of or. gaU2ine a Federal Farm Loan Aso lat.0n
 T'ds WI be i pul lie meeting and those uo.a other townships ~io ar interested shold meet and ulEaaI-e
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05
publish it. The communication is as follows: Editor Nevada News,
 Prescott, Arkansas. Dear Sir


 l have noticed two or three statements in your paper con- corning the Mccain cases, in which you are mistaken ss to the facts, and in justice to the men who have been charged with a grave crime am writing this to ask you to publish it in order to make a few corrections in the interest of fair play.
 On last Wednesday night the case against Mark Mccain was submitted to the jury and on Thursday morning at the calling of the case against Joe Mccain l, as the attorney for Joe en- tered into an agreement with the Prosecuting Attorney to plead guilty to Manslaughter and We also agreed on the punish ment. all of which met the ap- proval of Judge Haynie. In your paper that day you said that we wanted to plead guilty to Murder in the Second Degree and let the court fix the punish ment and it was thought that the State would accept 1t, That was the impression in your arti- cle. asked NIT. Burdine, the reporter to correct it. You have not yet made the correction.
 The jury was composed of l. men who. so far as l know, are among the very best men in Ne vada county. On Thursday morn ing they reported to the court that they were not agreed and that they stood six to six for ac' quital. Or in the words of the foreman, Six believed the de fer dant innocent. {" You report ed that the jury had disagreed, but you have never yet reported how they stood. The truth is that on Saturday at noon when the jury was discharged it stood 6 for manslaughter and the time two years and 6 for an acqultaI. You have not published that fact.
 On Saturday you stated that g sensation had. been created by the discovery of a note addressed to one of the jurors offering tC bribe him. You would not state to whom the note was addressed Guu N. v" =, = .., ..,.,.t known that it vas addressed tt Joe Meadors. d man whose name is above reproach and m whou every man has absolute conf dence. Judge Hayne knoNs that no fliend of the Mccain wrote thai note. He alse know. that # was 4eyer int-Hded to ht seen by Joe Meadors Il va left at the top of the sta'r"ay, . place where it was impossible foi a n.ember-of the jury to ever find it. and was crude anC abortive attempt to reflect on the
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05
W ARNING ORDER
In Nevada chancerY Gu

In Nevada Chancery Court NlrIh Mccain. PlantHf
 ys. Booth Mccain, Defendant. The defendant Booth Mccain is here. by warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Ninah Mccain. Given under my hand this 2Sth day of March, 1917.
 seal C. C. Calhoun, Clerk.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05
PRESCOTT & NOR IRWESTFRN

Do you get Up at night? Sal al is surely the best for all kidnes CT olad. der troubles. Sanol gives reGef in 24 hours from all bacl ache and bladder troubles. Sanol is guarant ed rene iv 35c and Sl.90 ortte .t the lruQ store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-04-05

About all you hear from some people are criticisms. No mat ter how great the speaker. how famous the orator, or how ear nest the worker. they see noth- ing but bIemishes, discrepancies and irregularities They behold no goodness or greatness in any thing but themselves. Good for them, but the world too, that the Lord doesn't photograph the interior of their carcass. and with the great Stereoscope of heaven flash 1t on canvass to the gaze of the public We are spared an awful sight.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17
COLLEGES AND PATRIOTISM.

The colleges and universities Of the
country are showing a practical en-.
thusiasm for preparedness and sin
cere patriotism that are gratifying
and encouraging, Not only are they
introducing military training into the
curriculum, but they are making their
whole resources available to the gov
eminent for any purpose whatsoever.
Johns Hopkins University recently
announced that it is at the absolute
disposal OF the United States govern.
incnt. President Goodnow said Our
laboratories and equipment, our hos.
pitfalls and every member OF the facul.
ty are for our countrys service, now
In preparation TO. war, no less than
when war Is declared" The medical
school OF Johns Hopkins already has a
base hospital unit with 300 members.
An index OF every student and alum.
nus is being made, showing scientific
knowledge, ability, amount of time
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17
BURY j.E-. TRUMBO IN
OTTAWA AVE. CEMETERY

Burial services for the late Jof1er-
son F. Trumho were conducted Friday
afternoon at o'clock at Ottawa Ave-
nue. Cemetery, where the remains
were laid at rest by the side OF those
Of his parents. Mr.. Trumbo, one of
the best known men Of Marseilles, and
former prominent farmer Of Fall
River township, passed away at the
Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester,
Mimi, Wednesday afternoon. Harden
ing Of the arteries and other compli
cations are assigned as the cause Of
his demise.
With him at the time of his death
were his wife, his daughter, Miss
Jane Trumbo, and his son Riley Trum.
10. who is a student at the University
OF Wisconsin. A year ago Mr.. Trum-
DO was taken Ill and went to Califor-
MIA, where he spent several months.
Later he returned to his home tn Mar
seilles. where his condition showed
no improvement and later he was re.
moved to the Ottawa Tent Colony,
where his case was closely studied.
The deceased was 55syears Of age
and was born in Fall River township
a short distance southwest of Mar
settles. He was son of Ambrose and
Lhestina fGentleman) Trumbo, pio.
nesrs, who accumulated large land
holdings in Fall River township.
He attended tie old Normal school
at Norris and in January, 1886, he was
married to MISS Letta Riley, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas G. Riley, OF
Forest, Ill. who later became rest.
dents of Marseiles. Two children,
Miss Jane and Thomas Riley. were
born. In addition he is survived by
two brothers, William, OF Marseilles,
and Abe Trumbo. Of Fall River. also
one sister, Mrs. M r. Blanchard, wife
OF Dr. Blanchard of Los Angeles.