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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
The Secretary Of State

Frank w. Ball of Dover, the newly
elected secretary of State. will come
to Augusta some time in the middle of
the week on matters connected with
his new duties but he will not assume
the office of secretary of State for some
days after that. Meanwhile Secretary
Of State John e Bunker will attend to
the duties of the office in his usual
highly satisfactory manner.
The resignation of Mr.. Ball as clerk
of courts of Piscataq2ss county is un-
derstood to be on the way to Governor
Milliken, but after it's acceptance it will
be necessary for Governor Milliken to
nominate his successor. and for that
nomination TO lie on the table the nee
essary seven days for approval by the
Executive Council In the meantime
Mr.. Ball has certain matters to attend
to in connection with the office of
clerk of courts, which may take him
longer than a week after the appoint
ment of his successor is made to close
up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
Grange Executive mad Leg
islative Committees Confe,

JOINT meeting of the executive and
ieSlsiatlve committees of the Maine
state Grange was held Monday after
noon at the Augusta House at which
important legislative measures and tho
attitude of the Grange upon the sam,
were taken up. The principal matter,
taken up were the school fund and
good roads. No definite action was
taken as the Legislative committee will
nold several more meetings during the
progress of the Legislature. reporting
pack to the executive committee. The
grange Will probably have a strong
influence in shaping legislation in the
'oth Legislature, as there are more
members OF the organization holding
seats III the Legislature than ever be-
fore
IhoSe present at the meeting Mon
day We're: OF the executive committees.
state Master William j. Thompson of
emma; State Secretary f. Fl. Libby of
Auburn, members ex-officio: George
Alden. Gorham: f. T. Clifford, VIM
throp; l.. K. Tuttlc. Caribou; and F.
Nj. Frye, Harrington; of the legisla-
tive committee: State Lecturer G.. q
Purinton. Bowdoinham, Iex-officio.
Frank Washburn, Perry; John f. Abb
bott, North Berwick; State overseer:
Charles L. Barnes, Houlton; and Har-
ry ). Jordan, Cape Elizabeth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09

Inasmuch as all Of the needy appli-
cants could not receive the benefit be-
cause of lack Of sufficient appropriation
it has been felt that needy persons who
had not become public charges but
were likely to become such should have
the preference over those whose names
were already on the pauper lists In
their respective municipalities. There
has been some criticism from municipal
officers on this point.
Believing that it would be Of some
assistance to the next Legislature to
know the approximate number or blind
persons living In the State, circulars
and blanks were sent to the municipai
officers of the cities, towns and planta-
tons early in the year 1916, requesting
this information. With very few ex-
ceptions they, have replied promptly,
and in this way 165 names have been
received and classified, exclusive OF
those who have since made application.
In some cases it was found that the
eyesight Of the applicants was not SUI
Efficiently impaired to bring them with
in the provisions Of the law. In other
cases the applicants, while having an
income Of less than $500 year, cannot
be considered needy for the reason that
they have considerable money or other
property, or relatives in good circum-
stances who are legally liable for their
support. The income of the applicant
is not always a safe indication Of his
actual circumstances. A few Of the ap-
plicants have substantial bank depos-
| its"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09

The dairymen justly feel that the IN
stitutions they help to support snouio
| not assist in keeping the prices OF DAIRY
products down by the use of any SUP
stitute for the product Of their herds.
The cows in Maine have steadily Oh
minished for the last decade. and they
will only come back when there IS
living profit in the business.
"The dairy men buy their supplies
and sell their products to firms that
are well organized for their mutual
| protection and yet the dairymen them-
selves have never felt the need OF or
ganization. l sincerely hope that the
dairymen of Maine will investigate the
movement for higher prices for a high
er grade of dairy products and render
such assistance as they feel Is needed
| for the improvement of the dairy In
terests of the State.
II have visited during the year over
200 dairymen at their homes and,
without exception. they have been
anxious to gain information and will
| ing to profit by any suggestion I was
able to make. They were advised, as
last year, to keep better cows and feed
more economically by having better
knowledge of dairy rations. / believe
more have kept records of the in
diyiduals of their herds and more of
those that failed to return profit have
been sold.
II also believe the high prices for
grain have resulted in more careful
study and that decided improvement
in feeding and care has been made
during the year.
Il have attended 76 meetings, with
an average attendance of 90. lhave
not been able to respond to all the
calls for my time and l believe that
! the seed improvement work should be
provided for in such a way as TO all
low, as formerly. the assistant dairy
/ instructor to do the dairy work.
THE work of COW test associations
has been carried on as last year. 1t
has been hard to find competent test
fers willing to do the work for the
price that could be paid; therefore.
several associations have temporarily
ceased operations. 1t is hoped that
these associations will soon resume
work. as the results obtained from a
properly organized association more
than repays the cost
II again desire to express to you my
kind regards for the uniform courtesy
extended by those connected with the
Department of Agriculture. and to the
dairymen of Maine l desire to extend
my appreciation of their forbearance
of my efforts extended in their be-
half"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features of the Days Dealings in Al
the Leading Stocks

! New York, Jan. S.-The main fea-
ture of today's stock market was its
consistent dullness, dealings barely
reaching 100000 shares, the smallest to-
! tai of any full session for many weeks.
| Virtually all the trading emanated
| from professional sources and so far
as was indicated by the movement of
prices, that faction was more or less
! at sea.
There was considerable discussion re-
specting business conditions and pros
poets as suggested by advices over
the weekend and the note of caution
sounded by the chief executive of the
United States Steel Corporation was
reflected in the uncertain trend of in
dustrial stocks. The investigation now
proceeding at Washington excited
little attention, save in speculative
circles.
From its firm opening, the list soon
| began to droop and by the end of the
first hour, most leaders, including
United Sttaes Steel were down 1 to 2
points. These losses were irregularly
extended later, particularly in volatile
specialties such as General Motors.
which registered an extreme decline
of 1874 points after announcement of
the 1 per cent. dividend, recovering
over half before the close. Other
heavy issues included Baldwin Loco
motive, Cuba Cane Sugar, Texas Co.
Industrial Alcohol and Atlantic Gulf
and West Indies. Metals also yielded
on the reactionary trend of the COD
per market and leather and paper is
sues gave way on small transactions.
More steadiness was shown in tho
last hour, when steel made I'D all its
losses and Atchison infused some
strength to rails on its rise of tx
points In the main, however, trans
portation shares were decidedly irreg-
uiar with occasional heaviness in Ca
madam Pacific and New Haven.
Among the dormant specialties Wool
worth was conspicuous for its gain NJ
- points and Pittsburg Coal active
ana strong, rising over points on re.
ports of stock reimbursement favor
aple to the common shareholders.
Sterling was stabilized by addit;or.,
gold imports. but marks were veal
and Tires and rubles a small fr,ct,or,
lower 'Aoii
Bond offerings were light. but moro
olVersihed with recoveries in local
traction issues. Total sales (par value,
aggregated $4.325,OOO United St.tss
oohos were unchanged on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
Annual Report of Sealer
of Weights and Measures

Percy S. Edgecomb of Belfast, dep
uty state sealer of weights and meas
ures, in his annual report which was
nled with the governor and council
Monday states that there has been
some complaint of short weight during
! the past year, but not so much as in
former years.
Most merchants buy and sell by
weight and at the present time many
! commodities formerly sold by weight,
for instance. beans. potatoes, spinach,
etc, when ordered by the quart or
peck are weighed, not measured" con-
tinued Sealer Edgecomb in his report.
The consumer should know how MANY
pounds he is entitled to, and in order
10 DO this he must become familiar
with the standard weight per bushel
of the different commodities.
The condition of the scales in use
in the cities and towns of the state
shows Improvement each year. Mer-
! chants are replacing the old type Of
scales with modern computing scales
to large extent. This tendency we
expect will extend to the improved
dormant platform scales now on the
market
I The public shows much interest in
the enforcement of the law as is
shown by frequent inquiries as to local
conditions, especially as to automatic
gas pumps. We think these pumps
should be tested more than once a
year, as they are liable to get ont OF
order when in constant use. There
has been complaint of short meas
is very little doubt but that. in q short
tlme' pumps with glass measuring
chamber will come into general use.
Then the operation of the apparatus
may be observed.
L have visited II counties and in
terviewed the local sealers and munich.
pal officers as my duties required In
many cases the selectmen have not at
tended to their duties, and think. after
they have appointed some person as
seaier. they have done their whole
duty, no matter whether the appointee
ever tests scale or not.
The sealers in some towns wbo
nave not attended to their duties give
as reason the fact that they found
everything all right last year and did
not think it necessary to do the work
or testing again this year Now the
law says very plainly that the scales.
etc, must be tested annually. In MANY
cases l find the local sealers do NOT
have complete outfit and are unahIe
to adjust. weights if they find them
light. Every sealer should be furnish
ed with proper outfit by the town
officers
Our experience is that a great
many weights are light when the
scales are all right. Now, an error of
one-siXteenth Of an ounce at the
counterpoise means an error of six and
one-fourth ounces on the platform 8
the leverage Of most scales is 100 To
one and some dormant scales 200 70
one. The weights are readily adjust
ed If there is a portable drill, punches.
etc, in the outfit
Last year we had reports from local
sealers in 2s6 cities and towns and
this year we have had reports from 312
cities and towns. showing a slight in
crease over last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
INDUsTRIALS BOSTON
COPPERS BOSTON.
New York Produce Market

New York, Jan. g.
FLOUR-Strong; spring patents SSa
800; winter patents 905q930; winter
straights S1oqS95; Kansas straights 45q
965.
WHEAT-Spot strong: No. hard ia
No. northern Duluth 22i8; No north
ern Manitoba 22Sb fob New York
CORN-Spot firmer: No. yellow lib ri,
New York prompt shipment.
OATS-Spot firmer; standard 66las7
PORK-Firm; mess 320325O; family n
@32; short clear 310f32.
BEEF-Firm; mess 23d235O; family 3a
az
LARD-Firmer; middle west l5aNdl5
BUTTER-Steady: receipts 7lo3: cream
cry higher than extras 4ld41a creamery
extras, 90 score, 40940a; firsts 36Aa39,; sec
onds 34aG36.
EGGS-Strong: receipts Al: fresh
gathered extra fine SO: extra firsts 5ldS2
f1rsts 49Q50: seconds and poorer 43a4S: re-
frigerator special marks fancy not quot
ed; seconds to firsts 355M37a; nearby hen
merry whites fine to fancy 54456 nearby
hennery browns 53I54.
POTATOES-Firm; Bermuda Dbl 35Od
725; Long Island 575G62J; Maine 6oNGs2i
state 5259575; Canadian 50)U600 jersey
sweets per basket 10041S5; southern 70
d140
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
Will Try to Repeal
Lobster License Law

The Legislature will probably be
asked early in the present session to
repeal the present lobster license law.
The measure has proved very unpopu-
lar among the lobster fishermen, sto
say that not only has it caused them
great inconvenience but it has accom-
plished none of the benefits claimed for
it. Those opposed to the measure feel
that they made a great mistake two
years ago in not opposing the measure
in committee and in falling to urge
upon the senators and representatives
from their section that they use their
efforts to prevent it's passage. So, it
is safe to say that the repeal measure
Will be vigorously advocated both in
committee and on the fo1r of the SEN
ate and House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
Chicago Produce Market

Chicago, Jan. s.
Highest prices for wheat since the
American Civil War accompanied todays
announcement of a big shrinkage In the
domestic supply while European food
shortage appeared to be growing more
acute. No. 2 red winter wheat, stand
ard contract grade, commanded 81 q
bushel spot cash. fulfilling at last proph
ecies that were treated with derision
when transatlantic hostilities first
broke out. After a notable display OF
activity as we'll as strength the market
closed unsettled at the same as Satur-
days finish to 3 rs higher. with May
options 1884 to 1873 ga and July 1873 is 70
1854. Other leading staples all showed net
gafns-corn to ga. oats 81 to l, and
provisions 101f12 to 75
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
Annual Report of State
Dairy Instructor Blanchard

J. H. Blanchard of Auburn, State
dairy instructor. in his annual report
which was filed with the Governor and
Council today. states that after a care
full investigation he believes that over
one-half of the dairy products of
Maine are produced at a loss and that
the price received is not commensurate
with either the cost of production or
the intrinsic value of milk as com
pared with other foods.
The use of eleonargarine largely
governs the price of dairy products.
and / shall be greatly interested in the
report of the committee appointed at
the last dairy conference to ascertain
the State institutions that use This
substitute for butter" continues Mr.
Blanchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
State School SUPPLEMENTARY

Governor Milliken announced Mon
day afternoon that he should not ap-
point State superintendent of schools
until after the adjournment of the
Legislature. The statement followed a
conference between the Governor and
Glenn " Starkey, the present superin-
tendent, who has been acting since the
resignat ton and going to Massachu-
sets of Payson Smith.
During the last days of the admins
tration of Governor Curtis and since
Governor Milliken came into ofhce
there has been much discussion as to
who would be selected State superln-
tendent of schools. The identity OF Mr.
Smiths successor has been the sub
ject of inquiry from every source and
Mr.. Starkey, who has been acting SUI
perintendent, has been besieged with
questions as to who would be named
as head in the Office.
Naturally, all of the gossip has come
to the ears of Governor Milliken. He
has found that everything in the office
of the State superintendent is running
with the smoothness of well-oiled ma
chinery. Not only is Mr.. Starkey doing
all that he can do, but he has in
formed Governor Milliken that he is
willing to stay on the job until the
Chief Executive can have time to look
around and select the man he wishes
for State superintendent.
1t will be recalled that when Mr.
Smith resigned, Mr.. Starkey said that
he would not take the appointment as
; permanent position, but would be
willing to act as superintendent until
some one had been selected as the Of
fetal incumbent. The arrangement
made under the last administration
will. therefore, be continued under that
of Governor Milliken until the ad-
journment of the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
EXPIRES. Taft Tomorrow
Before Bar Association

The ani.tt! meeting II the Maine
Bar Association viii bn held Wednes-
day at the state House and will be one
of the most important sessions in its
history, both on account of the pres
ence OF Former President VIM. II. Taft
and because of the many importan,
legislative matters to be considered.
The morning session will open al
1890 A. NJ. at the judiciary rooms and
will be given over to the presentation
of the annual reports of the secretary
and treasurer and the appointment OF
the various committees.
EX-President Taft will arrive in Au-
gusta on the 237 p NJ. train and will
be escorted at once to the State House
by a committee of the association The
afternoon session of the association
will be held at 8 P. NJ. in the hall of
the House of Representatives. These
meetings have formerly been held in
the Senate chamber but the hall of
the House has been selected on ac-
count of the big crowd which it is ex-
pected will be present to hear ex-
President Taft.
Hon. John A. Morrill, of Auburn,
vice president of the association, will
preside and the subject of ex-Presi-
dent Taft's address will be: Edward
Livingston. His Relation to John Mar
shall. Thomas Jefferson and Andrew
Jackson
In addition to the address by the dis
tinguished guest of the occasion. re-
ports Of committees will be received
and the questions for discussion will
include the following: Recommended
tons of the American Bar Association
as to requirements for admission to
the bar; appointment of committee
OF three to visit the College of Law of
the University of Maine; need OF
uniform system Of municipal courts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
Girls! This Water
Keeps Hair Curly
Keep your curis and waves for
days In spite Of wind or
dampness.

Try this. Before curling or waving
your hair with pins. papers or heated
iron, just moisten each strand with
atalpa water and you will be delighted
how natural the curls and waves ap-
pear and how long they last in spite of
wind, dampness or Precipitation. A
small bottle of atalpa water will cost
but a few cents at any drug store and
there is nothing better to help retain
the curls and waves or to soften, gloss
or fluff the hair and to make it look
abundant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09

Section 4. That any violation Of any
provision of section l of this act shall
be punishable by a fine of not less than
fifty nor more than five hundred dol
lars. to which may be added imprison-
ment in the county Jail for not more
than six months.
Section 5. That since this act has a
broader field of operation than section
As of chapter 90 of the Revised Stat
utes of 1905 (being section of chapter
366 of the Laws Of Maine of 1850 said
section is hereby expressly repealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
New York Money Market

Mercantile paper 4. '"'' O.
Sterling GO-day bills ARP
commercial 6o-day bills on banks 47a
. 3 commercial sC-day bills Ana, demand
francs. demand 5.s4a, cables 5s3,
Marks. demand 6sS, cables So
HHronen. demand 11s. cables liz.
builders. demand 4O3 cables 4oz
Iires, demand $50, cables SIS
Bar silver 753
Mexican dollars IS.
government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds firm.
., Iime loans easier; so and 80 DAYS AIN
%: six months 3sQ3S. u"'S 's~
can money steady; high a, low 2 r,,,-
ing rate e. last loan Fl, closing b,d .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
Public Utilities Notice

1t will perhaps be of value to the
public to know that the Office of the
Public Utilities Commission at the
State House is now kept open during
the daily noon recess, for the purpose
of conveniencing the public and par
ticularly the members of the Legisla-
ture who might wish TO visit the office
at that time. Assistant Clerk Roy
Leach is in attendance at the office
through the noon recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago, jan g.
HOGS-Receipts $1,000; weak at 10 above
Saturdays average; bulk l03Od1070; light
990M106o: mixed 101541075; heavy 1o2S91OSo;
right 102591040: pigs 7756965
CATTLE-Receipts q coo: steady; native
beef cattle 75O@l1S0: western steers 1850
1000: stockers and feeders 535m $40; COWS
and heifers 430d1009; calves 9Oo01325.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900: firm; wethers
925d1050; ewes 675I10O0; lambs 11JGG13S5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
Boston Stock Market.

Boston, JAN
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 15G16.
SPRING BRAN-344345O.
BUTTER-Northern 39ad4o; western q
@39a.
CHEESE-New York twins 23sdA
CORNING. 2 yellow 40.
EGGS-Choice hennery and nearby 52d
&c: western 46a51.
FLOUR-Spring patents 9S091o5o.
HAY-No. / grade 81
LAMB-Spring 1890.
MIXED FEED-365O64O.
OATS-No. clipped white n.
PORK-Medium backs 1926
POTATOES-3S5d4 per two-bu bag
SUGAR-Granulated, 20 Dbl lots, SS.
EEALr-9G16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
State House Chat

DR.. Henry S. Burrage Of Kennebunk-
port, the State historian and a writer
of note. was caller Monday at the
State library. DR. Burrage will this
week pass his S0th birthday, but he
has every appearance of man much
younger. He announced while here
that his book on the Northeastern
Boundary was completed. 1t will now
go to the printer and its appearance
will be awaited with much interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
New York Sugar Market

New York, Jan. g.
SUGAR-Raw firm; centrifugal $50: mo-
lasses ASP; refined steady; cut loaf 800
crushed 775i mould A and cubes 72j,
XXXX powdered $50; powdered 6S5. fine
graduated 675; diamond A 675; confec-
TONERS A 665; No. l ego.
Sugar futures opened fairly active and
higher on covering and support from out
side interests. The list eased off under
realizing lated and closed steady and
seven points lower to one higher March
410, May AIS, July AL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09

Will Not Name
of Cast Ballots
B
Requiring
Hall the House
of Matrs27
Legislative Mat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09

vote of thanks was extended President
Fred G. Kinsman of the Electoral Col
lege for his able manner of presiding
over the deliberations Of that body and
President Kinsman briefly responded,
thanking the electors for their kind
ly words.
The certificates were then signed by
the electors and the secretary and on
motion of Mr.. Barnes, seconded by Mr..
Bonney, the Maine Electoral College
adjourned sine die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
State Library

State Librarian Henry E. Dunnack
has made arrangements with about 81
librarians throughout the State to act
as local correspondents for the Maine
Library Bulletin, plan that should
not only furnish much valuable and
interesting library news for the read
ers Of the Bulletin but help increase
the interest in our libraries and broad
en- the lines of work The Bulletin is
issued quarterly and the correspon-
dents are asked to have their contri-
button in by the last day of December,
March, June and September They
are asked to look after such matters
as changes in library employees or
trustees. celebrations, special exhibit
tons, library books. etc, in fact any
thing that happens to their libraries
1t is proposed to make the Bulletin of
greater value than ever to the readers