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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Charles f. Sherman of Burnham was
IN the city Monday on business for
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Miss Ruth Abbott, registrar of Co
burn, is very sick at her home on
School street with pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Harry T. weber of the Waterville
Iron Works went to Boston MONDAY
night on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

George A. Weed left Monday morn
ing for New York where he will be
for few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Miss Imogene Bennett of Danforth Is
visiting with friends in the city for
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Ann Arbor College women who are
taking courses in preparation for a de-
gree may get credit for work II thew
take care OF babies outside Of class
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

J. T. Prince went to Belfast Monday
afternoon on business for the Name
Central Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Terry were
in Augusta. Monday on business Tor
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Harold Roberts Of Livermore is visit
ing with friends in the city for Few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Howard WEIGH went to Augusta
Monday morning on business for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Rev, I. B. Mower returned Monday
morning from Dexter where he was
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Edward Cote Of Portland was an
over Sunday guest at his home In fhI
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

Miss Christine St Peter slipped on
the ice Sunday night on Osborne street
and broke her leg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23
WATERvILLE

Joseph p Clark was in Augusta
Monday on business for the Day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

C. j. McGone Of Bangor was IN the
city on business for a time Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-23

The Arts and Crafts Departna,. -.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
A MANS SIZE JOB

(New York World)
 Much good necessarily result from the frank statements that have been made in Washington this week regard to the seriousness of the situation and particularly in respect submarine operations. The American people not children, and the better they understand the task that confronts them the earnestly they will bend their energies to the work
 The sinister aspect of the U-boat situation is not the losses of this week last week last month, but the fact that after than two years of un- ceasing effort the part of the British Admiralty adequate method has been discovered of meeting the menace.
 been using it's submarines against merchant shipping Today its submarines far effective than they were at the beginning When the Imperial Government yielded to the demands of President Wilson year and agreed for the time being to observe the rules of cruiser in submarine operations the both at home and in Europe that Germany had sur rendered only because the British navy had made U- boat warfare too disastrous to be maintained. We know better than that
 German submarines before doStruc- tive they after two of persistent warfare against them. and means of combating the men has yet proved successful.
 In addition to the normal and tear of war upon shipping which in itself is enormous, the Allies and neutrals alike have had frOced them the new problem of building vessels faster that the Germans could sink them. They have failed and until that de fict is overcome the situation will grow increasingly serious
 Neither the British nor the French commission have made secret of this failure have sought to gloss the actual conditions On the contrary they have freely recognized the danger and asked for all the help the United States give
 It is not only possible but probable that the Unit yet the utmost effort will be required. and the Amer people might well understand it first last This is mans size ob and nothing is to be gained by undertaking the obstacles the difficulties
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
HERRING EXPERT HERE.

August H. D. Klie, expert in the Scottish method of curing herring, Fisheries Bureau to work in this section this year, giving practical demonstrations of that method to interested herring fishermen, is in the city, accompanied by Ernest P. Walker, fisheries supervisor. MT. Klie is at the Gastineau and will be here for several days. He will gladly meet all persons interested and arrange for demonstrations for the benefit of the fishermen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Also at Stud SHADELAND DON

A large perfectly marked tri-color, show dog second to none. Carry ing an immense coat with perfect ear and tail carriage. A natural born shower, and dog that has the mack of transmitting his fine points in his young stock.
 My brood bitches are the very finest that can be found anywhere, l have some very fine young stock for sale from the above named studs. All my dogs are eligible to regis tration with the American Kennel Club. All stock guaranteed to be just as represented This is your chance to get as fine Collies as you can find in any country. Young stock for sale at from $25.00 up, quality and breeding considered. Tell me what you want and the price you want to pay and guaran- tee to please you with my selection.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

the lesser half of the sketch ever mis- treats her, the Judge will send a di- Yorce around to the house and send the Sheriff after her husband.
 Once in a while the AntiSaloon League overlooks a bet and forgets to slip a man something. A doctor ha just come out with a theory that water dringing causes appendicitis.
 The only reason why some men marry is because in acquiring a wife they ac- quire cook. laundress and valet for a few dollars a week.
 When there are nothing but upper berths left every traveller realizes what nuisance the rest of the travel ing public s and wonders why it couldn't put off this trip until some other day.
 What has become of the old-fash toned boy whose reward for being good all week to get to go out and visit Grandpa's grave on Sunday.
 When a girl marries a man she eX- poets him to give up something for the privilege of being with her and she is disappointed if he doesn't quit his pet habit and do penance.
 Even if a girl is skinny she has the consolation of realizing how wonderful it is that her thinness should be so be- coming to her
 The talking record is always broken when three men meet in a Kafe and start telling how much their wives talk.
 A man is too apt to judge cigars and women by the wrappers and the gay sirdles they wear
 Another safe bet is that when a man is wrong he is always the last one to find it out
 Few men will admit that Content mept is only another name for laziness. But it is. just the same.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
INTERESTING COMPENSATION FIGURES

The recent edition of that excellent pubca tion. the Gold Bar published by the Treadwel Com mttee of Safety under the editorial direction of D. j. Knze. that during the year 1916 the big mining companies operating Gastineau channel paid out of compensation for injuries, under the workmens compensation act, $9S.5O1.56 against S3447021 in 1914 The year 1916 the first full years operations under workmen's compensation act and 1914 the last full year before it into effect. This made net gain for the employees of s6403135, better than 1S5 per cent The Gold Bar proceeds to show that the payments under the com pensation for last year the equivalent of a payroll of 80 $3.50 day.
 It is shown further that in than 95 per cent of the instances of injury settlement arranged without any kind of dispute disagreement, of the money paid going directly to the injured employees
 These figures tell enlightenng story of the operation of the workmens compensation act in this section of Alaska They eloquent than words
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
ROOSEVELT AND HIS USE

There is gainsaying that it political and not an army record that created demand for a Roosevelt Division of volunteers. and Roosevelts fol
 lowing was a political and not soldier following. When considers what means it is waged in Europe, he appreciate that President Wilson was again exercising saney remarkably sound judgment when he decided that he would risk the wrath of en- thusasts and others who might seek glory in Roose welt contingent when he decided that the country would fight the along scientific rather than political lines However. while she is going to send po
 tcians, matter how popular or patriotic to Europe the head of army. the country needs the active services Col Roosevelt in the crisis. She needs his assertve patriotic enthusiasm and his tremendous powers Of leadership and she will get them in more useful than if not such spectacular manner as com mander of an army or miss a confident guess
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
AND DANIELS IS SECRETARY

The most abused and vilified Cabinet officer since Gen. Alger's time is Secretary Daniels If were to take the word of those who follow the editor of The North American Review, the presence of Secre tary Daniels in the Cabinet is blghting every of naval efficiency, but the times changing We hearing less and less about getting rid of Dan iels." and events made it probable that shall hear the last of it.
 The most striking of these events the arrival of the American torpedo boats the other side May and their subsequent participation in the against U-boats. The expedition managed dscreety that the country knew nothing about it until several days after the trip ended and the fleet had entered into active warfare Every boat upon it's rival was reported ready for immediate service and every of them fully and properly equipped for business at hand.
 Gideon Welles, whose record as Secretary of the Naxy@is one of the brightest spots in the history of
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
A WORTHY MOVEMENT

The movement among Juneau disciples Of Walton to stock the lakes and streams of Alaska with trout and other game fish, and the assurance Of A. J. Sprague expert in fish propagation that the project is entirely feasible interesting and worthy of ser ious consideration. supply of trout, king among game fish, in all the lakes and streams of Alaska would not only add to the joy of living but it would be substantial addition to the food supply of those who live in the North. The sportsmen who to take this matter up at the meeting which is being ar ranged for June 18th about to undertake a very pyaiseworthy task. More power to them.
 And %Wffle this matter Is under discussion. too much credit for arousing interest in the matter cannot be bestowed Mir Sprague, the expert who has given so much of his time and attention without other compensation that satisfaction in well doing to the culture of at this place. The movement to make Alaska lakes and streams interesting and prof itable places for anglers with rod and line is due to him than any other one person. He already has performed public service of no small merit and let hope that he will live long among and keep up the good work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
A. M. MATHEWS WEEDS.

Announcements have been re- ceived in Juneau of the marriage of A. NJ. Mathews, superintendent of Juneau schools, to Miss Hope Scam man, of Tarkio, Missouri. The wedding took place in Seattle May 18th, and after spending the sum- ner in Seattle, the couple will re- turn to Juneau, where MT. Math- ews will assume his new duties. At present Mathews is attending the summer school at the University of Washington
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
iTreadWell Gold Rarl

tlreadWel Gold Bar)
 The question is often asked Where does the sponsbility for accidents lie?'
 We taking the liberty of reprinting from the Anode editorial of March. 1917 that in our opinion should have wide circulation.
 "On first thought will be tempted say that it lies with the careless but further reflection will show that this it not entirely Methods of doing work in all details subject to the judg ment of the foreman, shift boss immediately in charge, and it cannot be strongly emphasized his personal attitude towards safety work will be re willing that they should take chances. they will take chances and if he is sincerely anxious to have careful and use only safe methods they will necessar fly be compelled to comply with his wishes To a great extent therefore the responsibility lies with the immediately in charge of the work for he is the most able to correct the habits and practices that accidents
 ITO be logical we cannot stop with shift bosses and foremen. but recognize the fact that each in is largely by the attitude those in authority him. and. although the neglect o workmen may accidents. the responsibility rests largely with all those in authority.
 Until think safety becomes a habit we shall have accidents caused by careessness and since the burden of suffering and loss falls heavily upon the woringmen it is necessary that they should real careful For the of the cause however let us not forget the responsibility of those charge of the work, nor be too ready to blame the careless man when by instruction and example his carelessness might have been corrected
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
MEMORIAL DAY WILL
 BE OBSERVED AT HAYNES

HAYNES, May 25.-(Special Cor fespondence) This town will ob- serve Memorial Day. The parade will form at the A. B. hall, at 1:30 pms and march to music by the band to the Fort cemetery, where the ritualistic memorial services of the Army and Navy will be held, with the Rev. E. l.. Winterberger assisting. At the close of the ser vices at the cemetery the parade will again form and march back to the A. B. hall, where the following program will be rendered: Song by the ladies of the Presbyterian hospital; opening address by A. F.
 Mclean; song and saluting the flag by the school children; address by Maj. NJ. E. Saville; song by the ladies of the Presbyterian hospital; ; short talks by Capt. Stone, w. E. Stout, and others; song by the school children, and closing song, America, by the audience and band.
 All the Npwa All tha TIma ''
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
FORMER THANE MAN IS NOW WITH U. s.
 TROOPS IN FRANCE

Yesterdays dispatches to The Elm pire stated that American college men had arrived in France and were now in the training camp. Among those in the Harvard contingent is l former Thane man, George Nc Clelland, who worked in the mill during 1915. MT. McClelalnd is a brother of City Clerk P. J. Me- Clelland of Skagway.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Midnight Sun Collie Kennels
 (Registered) W. A. HARRINGTON, Owner Dawson Y. T.
AT STUD TAZ7WELL GOLD A.K.C. No 21SO36
No. 21SO36.

Large, perfectly marked, rich red Sable and White, with full white collar. Long fine shaped head, per feet ear and tail carriage, and car ries an immense coat of choice quail ity. He is sired by CHI. PARBOLD PICADOR, the CRACK SHOW COL LIE OF AMERICA His Dam Taze- well Tableu. Gold is a proven sire of fine stock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
WASHINGTON STUDENTS
 ON CANADIAN SURVEY

Henry Boulton, captain of this years wrestling team at the Uni versity of Washington, and E. c. Cairnes, graduate students in sci ence, will be aboard the Princess Sophia next Tuesday night enroute to Dawson with the Canadian geo. logical survey party under Dr. b. D. Cairnes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

None should forget for single minute that it is Delegate Suzer who holds his commission as leader from the people of Alaska. And should for get for single minute that those who trying to undermine his leadership opposed his election Dele gate to Congress-they and for Wickersham He holds commission leader in spite of them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

German statement that country has in tentOn of making offensive against the Unit ed States. There many good reasons for that first among which is that she can't Her navy is able to get out of sight of the base at Hegoland The German statements active competitors with the comic supplements.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
earn One New Thinq Each Day.

Learn One New Thing Each Day.
 A man in Taylors. <. C.. has invent ed device that he thinks will cut down the number of automobile accidents. When the car is running at 15 miles per hour white bulb shows on the radiator. When the speed is 25 miles per hour a green bulb appears. At 40 miles per hour a red bulb appears. And at 60 miles per hour a musical horn begins to play: "Nearer My God To Thee"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Started Early

"I hear Billings widow broke his will"
 That's nothing. She started in to do it as soon as she was his wife" -(Baltimore American.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

L.ncolns administration, could not have managed things better
 The country is glad that the Navy is in the fight and glad to this proof that the navy is not, as it's critics aver, in bad hands
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

Former President Taft says "Mr. Hohenzollen and Mr IIapsburg you've got to get out" But at that the former President is not nearly definite pictur esque Col. Watterson. "Marse Henri not only or dered them out but he told them where to go
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

Ban Johnson says there is likely to be a suspen- sion of professional baseball if the continues We'll the boys would make fine soldiers and the quar- ers and halves could be used by the Red Cross for very useful purposes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

Remember said Mir. Roosevelt the other day showing some gifts he had received from Kaiser Il got the presents when he was white man. But he more white than skin deep?-(Lousville CourierJournal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
kaIe.

The jolly farmer wears smile, He does not weep and wall; He knows that in little while He'll gather in the kale.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

The Kaiser has promised selfgovernment with all classes participating in it to Prussia. Why not do that for Belgium and Alsace and Lorraine?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

The farmer who wishes to read all the advice tha is hurled at him cannot loll in bed until nearly
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Prudence.

He's cautious, is old Hiram Sass,
 He won't go out at night; But some day he'll blow out the gas, Or fool with dynamite.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

Joffre deposited wreath on the tomb of Grant Did occur to him that in tenacity cooness and bus nesslke methods of conducting war he strkingly re- sembled the dead he was honoring? Chicago Herad.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

The boss may agree to pay you $2 q week, but what hell eventually hay, to pay depends entirely upon yourself
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

King George says he will bread ration too, II necessary That's right. When nation faces serious condition if it has King it has Kings to spare.-( Houston Post)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

Thinking the war isn't going to last much longer isn't going to shorten it any.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

Actions speak louder than words, bu don't go into action until you've don' little thinking first.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

The program of the Kaiser to give Mexico the states of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas has been postponed on account of wet grounds-(Los Angeles Times.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

Somehow or other it always amuses US to hear a man who is so full he cant stand up without support waling that other people are knocking him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

Marriage is often ceremony in which girl exchanges her heart for mans goat.
 The average bride imagines that if
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

A report has filtered through from Mexico that Villa has had another leg amputated He can not have than three four left MinneapoIish Fri. bune.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
FLASHLIGHTS.
(Detroit Free P

(Detroit Free Press) Women rule don't worry men for their money. but are always wishing that. they had.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

Old papers for sale tt The Empirv ofiee, secosd and Msin .lH stsssta.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Different.

"I hear that you have been operating in the stock market" said Smith.
 No, you got it wrong" replied MT. Brown. ''I have been operated on."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

TWO IN ONE = The EMPIRES vay for everybody. The EMPIRES lads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Mercy!

Of course we have no desire to be .acetious and we know that it is none of cur business. But Iva Child lives at Rosebud, Texas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

The H.C.O.l. 1907-Boneless Ham. 1917-Hamless Bone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Our DaiIu Snecis

Names Is Names. Ina Wolf lives at Belton. Texas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Our Joe Miller Contest.

An aged and yellowed scrapbook fur nishes this entry for the oldest joke:
 A butcher had hired a green Irishman as helper. A lady came into the store and said to Pat: Flows your liver this morning." Fine" replied Pat. Flows yours?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Luke McLuke Says

It Is Hard for a Back Number To Put up Front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Helpi

Most married wonfen are in debt,
 I do not think this strange; know they're changeable, and yet l know they have no change.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Signs Is Signs.

Sign on house on East Pearl street. Cincinnati;
 'Whitewashing in All Colors.'' Sign on house on Jackson street. Cin- cinnat:
 Rooms For Rent. Furnished With Gas and Sleeping.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Notice!

Mrs. w. w. Goldman. of Toledo, Ohio, will serve sandwiches to the members of the Club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Huh !!

Som eof the residents of Temple. Texas. may not be so fond of the town. But l. Lovit lives there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26
Strange.

That time is money" said Griff.
 'Is true. And yet it's funny; You'll find you'll have to spend time if You want to make some money"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-26

All the News All the Time.