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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

The arti-suffragi sts are paving out
sood money in advertising for money.
They say they haven't it but news
PAPER advertising, even in anti-suf-
frage organs. costs money.
One advertisement in part reads;
Contrary to published reports tho
Association has absolutely no money
contributed TO its work in any way
from the liquor interests or any other
orsanization.''
To say the least, 1t Is unfortunate to
he in the position Of denying a thing
OF which one would be ashamed. he
fore being accused.
We have never accused the anti
sunragists as an organization of re-
eeiving money from the liquor inter
csts; but we know that the LIQUOR IN
tnrests are suffragists. and for
good financial reasons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
America, The Land Of Liberty

Come rally, boys, and let us say, THE
glory Of the past.
No alien e'er shall snatch away while
u s. blood shall last"
The STARS and Stripes" full measure I'LL
our men rush to the hour.
And by Gods grace, our navy still shall
hold the sea Of power
America. America now we pledge our de-
votion to thee.
Thy vast domain shall e'er remain. the
land of Liberty.
Ye washingtons and Grants combine, and
firm like Lincoln stand.
Our peace shall come from honor's shrine
the glory Of our land.
IT'S not for conquest, nor for power, we
spurn to seek more fame.
But we'll protect with all life's blood our
honored L. S. name.
Then rally round the flag. my boys. no
longer Blues nor Grays,
Well clasp the hand of Uncle Sam In
Gods protecting ways.
IT'S freedoms banner DER our heads
each stain we must atone.
Her torch by all mems valor fed, their
faith upholds her throne.
The above song was written by DR.
Hannah Graham and sung at the Fourth
Of July celebration Of 1916 at Camp Rails
ton. Fort BENJAMIN Harrison by Miss
Coral Waite. being published July ). 1916
in the INDIANAPOLIS News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Ballots for Both
in the
Pine Tree State

The women of Maine who ask Tor the
ballot on Sept. 10 are not new but their
times are new" says Daniel A. Polling OF
Boston, one of the most distinguished
workers among young people and one OF
the most brilliant orators in the country
today.
They have not changed" continues
Mr.. Polling. but their world has changed.
And with intelligent heroism they are
fighting against fearful odds to adjust
the machinery Of society to meet modern
needs
Why they are waging this campaign for
political freedom and why the men OF
Maine should grant them enfranchise-
ment on Sept. 10, Mr.. Polling will tell the
people of this State when he will make
series Of addresses. during the final week
of the campaign.
Mr.. Poling's initial address in the inter-
est Of woman suffrage In Maine will be
made in Portland on Sept. 2 and from
then until the 10th of September he will
be speaking in Rockland Belfast. Au-
gusta, Brunswick lewiston Ltvermore
Falls, Skowhegan, Waterville, Fairfield,
Bangor and other places.
An editorial in a Pennsylvania newspaper
says, I'VE foresee for Dan" Polling a
career as leader of the young manhood
and the young womanhood of America.
second to none upon the continent. For
such a man, with such following as he
is winning, nothing is impossible. .
The pepoe of this country should hear
Mr. Polling: not merely the Christian En-
deavorers but the citizenship Of the
country en- masse.
Mr.. Polling, as is we'll known, is asso-
ciate president Of the United Society of
Christian Endeavor and his headquarters
is in Boston. Mr.. Polling is on stranger in
Maine having several times addressed
college audiences and public meetings IN
this State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA:
In Effect June IS, 1917.

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA:
f-- z--a--=z-5SSyE7,l GOING WEST-3.1o A. NJ,
tES nj eIsssl Portland and Boston; 6.S
lEee1y4tti}1fASISNl A. NJ, Pennington, Rock
land Portland, Boston,
tkW:fNIIIyESSl Montreal and Quebec; 9.3o
l.-.e...s.e..s.s=2 A. NJ, Brunswick. Bath,
Lewlston, cortland, Boston, !ZoS r. ~,
Hallowel, Gardiner and SO. Gardner, o,o'
p. NJ, local; 4o5 7. NJ, lexpress) Bruins
wick Rockland, Portland, Boston; DO r.
NJ, Hallowell, Gardner and SO. Gardner;
there for New York and Washington;
1910 p NJ, Lewiston, Bath, Portland:
Boston. sundays 800 and l0.22 A. M, o'lI
New York; and 1910 l.. NJ. Portland and
Boston. , CT
GOING EAST-1.O3 A. NJ. Bangor, 81
John. Halifax, Aroostook Co. sunday
morning at LA A. NJ, does not connect
beyond Bangor; 81 A. M, for WaterVlue'
BANGOR. Bar Harbor, Calais; $50 A. Ma
local to Moosehead Lake (via Oakiand)'
Belfast. Foxcroft and Bangor; $50 a. NJ,
local to Belfast, Bangor and Skowhesan'
i2.10 noon, Waterville, Bangor, y. q "A. n;
r.. Bar iIarbor Calais, st. John anu
halifax; 245 P. NJ. express TO WaterHlIe'
thence local to Bangor and MatlaWatn
keag; 20 2. NJ, Waterville, skoWhegta an
and Bangor. Sundays 81 M. i9 %
Waterville, Bangor and Bar iarpor; t,Ss
gan and Bangor. ,1.uo,.,,
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 30 ?.3e
A. NJ, 1856, 307, SIS, 6.2S, 1o.4. +. n aa.-
lowell and Gardiner only 4o5 +. M. Iar-
diner : lly 800 A. NJ. daily.
M. L. HARRIS, Cenl Passenger Agt.
u c Dou lass Gen'l Mgr. Port and we
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Steamer Islander

Leaves Augusta every day at '.o9 A H.. ;
Hallowell Con signaD. 713; Gardiner, 7:4o'
South Gardiner Con signaD, $50; CEDAR
Grove, sos; Richmond, $40; Bath 9o
Arrives Boothbay Harbor about n'So
Return, leaves Boothbay Harbor every
day at 1.3O p. NJ; Bath 3.15. stops at
Richmond, Cedar Grove and South Garoi-
ner on signal; Gardiner; Halloween on
signal. Arrives at Augusta ABOUT o
q clock P. Walter NJ. Sa- born. Angus
IA: Fran S. Wingate, halfowen; w. L.
Tozier. Gardiner: Agents.
n, ayl6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
The Coal Famine Threat.

The coal barons and their host OF
trade parasites are now threatening
the government and the people with
feel famine Driven out Of their sys-
tenn ~ Wholesale robbery they promise
TO Gre their feet and create a condi-
ton Of intolerable suffering in the
country They whine that they are
"dishea-tened," because their un-
scrupulous throat cutting has been
tsted, and that only they and their
system can get coal to the people.
This implied threat of manipuia ting
tire courtry into a fuel famine as re-
'enge for interruption of their devilish
business should meet with prompt and
tterr measures On the part of the GOV
errment. Any operator. railroad, Job
ber or retailer proven guilty of at
tempting to slow up the mining or dis
;ributioa Of coal, by any naher or
means. should be sent to Atlanta to
think il over.
Let the government conscript coal
workers. trainmen and retailers if
necessary. and give them the same
medicine given soldier who drags MS
feet in public service. Let's have no
more Of this Eve are disheartened"
Hypocrisy. A good stiff jab With
hayonet would put some heart into
these whining pirates.
Also let tire government keen the
Public posted .as to the cost to local
dealers Of 2o:o- pound tons. while ne is
putting out 2oco-pound tons.
Boston coal dealers. the Federal
Trade Commission reported Saturday,
with 2 few notable executions. did
not hesitate" during the Spring months
this year TO take advantage of the ne
cessties Of the public and to charge
for anthracite price that netted them
unreasonable margins"
In making its investigation, the re-
port says, the commission collected
from 81 retailers information as to the
amount Of coal received. the prices
paid 10 the producer or wholesaler. the
prices at which the coal was resod TO
she consumer and the difference be-
tween the cost price to the retailer and
fhe sales price 10 the consumer.
Since 50 ton is ordinarily an ample
margin, II is clear that the retailers
on the whole received very large mar
gins, and particularly is this true of
the large retailers, who during Anr;l
May received margins averaging 50 %
per ton.
Individual retailers, Of course OBJ
tairec margins far exceeding the aver
rye. On eeg coal. for example. ,here
aero fvc large retailers and tnree
omail retailers who in April obtained
margins exceeding $3.50 per ton; and
'hree small retailers who obtained
these margins in may.
Indeed, enc large retailer (the Same
concern that increased its coal receipts
curing January May, 1911. by s, ner
cent. In the face of considerable short
eee) obtained margins of $40 and s4.4,
IN egg coal in April and May, respcc
fveiy OF sS.9l and s4.n5 on stove coal in
april and Nay. and Of 81 "a and s3.s5 on
Cnestnut In April and MAY"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
SkilIings Family Toasted Flag

Portland. Aug. z5.-A toast to the
flag was a feature of the annual re-
union Of the Skillings family, held at
Peaks Island today Prof Everett,
skillins Of Middlebury. VT, was toast
master.
The following officers were elected:
Fred NJ. Skillings. Auburn, president;
IS. A. Skillings and Oliver A. Skillings
Portland. vice president: George H
Skillings. Chicago. secretary treasurer
Mrs. Nancy Skillings, aged 80, was the
oldest person in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

The mind Of deserving Democrat"
works mysteriously. A single. heaoed
control of food administration was a
condition precedent to winning the
var. The suggestion Of a board for
this purpose was fouted as ridiculous,
embarrassing. traitorous. Yet on the
heels Of the passage Of the single
headed food-control measure, comes a
bill. evidently sponsored by the White
House. providing for board Of nine
persons to supervise our activities in
aeronautics. One man must boss those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

Today we see pigmies like Brent and
Colby given opportunity TO serve and
giants like Roosevelt, Wood and. now
Cocktails, shunted onto idle side tracks.
Neither Mr.. Wilson nor the country can
afford to have this go on indefinitely
Chicago Evening Post.
And yet some people express sur
Prise at the delay, indecision. reversed
decisions. and political by play in gov
eminent procedure. The only thing
that has been done with entire con-
fldence and promptitude is appropria-
ton Of the peoples money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

gone to their room, the father crept up
TO the room to see If all was well, and
got there in time to hear the following
as both the children knelt at their bed:
Give lis our daily bread" said the
older. Just at this point the tiny
youngster broke into the prayer say
ing:
Strike Him for cake, sister. "-st
Louis Globe Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

II the mine owners and operators and
the distributing agents accept the Presi.
dents figures without a fight they will
put the history of the coal industry in re.
come hard to grow angry over the mos,
heated rhetoric that has been used re.
garding their exactions from the public
II will be conceded that business which
can stand A per cent. price-cut and still
go on has been overcharging, to use the
mildest term.-New York Sun.
Let's see, wasn't it one Of the bigges,
coal barons who boasted: There is nc
limit; we get all we can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Won Out by Own Efforts

Harry Merchant of Sullivan is re-
newing acquaintance with old friends
and receiving congratulations upon his
rise in the army. Mr.. Merchant is the
son of Reuben Merchant. He went
through the Sullivan High school, then
earned his way to college, working in
g. Bar Harbor hotel. After one year
he enlisted in the army and is now
first lieutenant. getting the advance
nant sntiraIv through his own efforts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

Twas a fine welcome that the I'd Maine
regiment gave the First New Hampshire
at Springfield Those two regiments are
sworn friends since the border days at
Laredo, and woe betide the enemy who
reckoning upon the other-for the inter-
ests Of one are the interests Of both
Manchester Union.
We're kind O. proud OF both Of those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
FOR WEAK AND
| NERVOUS PEOPLE
Elvita Pills Act Quickly in Cases OF
Nervous Exhaustion.


Nervous Exhaustion.
II you are debilitated from a!y cause.
tire easily. have little strength or amei-
ton, and are nervous and depressed, ger
a box OF the famous Elvita Pills-the
great nerve tonic that will quickly put
strength into nervous, tired out. all-in,
respondent people.
These pills have stood the test for
years. Thousands praise them fer gen.
eral debility. nervous prostration, mental
depression and unstrung nerves. caused
by over-induigence in alcohol. tobacco or
excuses Of any kind.
Remedies come and remedies CO. but the
old reliable ELVITA PILLS go on forever
bringing back the flush of youth to the
palIid cheek. making the eye bright and
the step elastic. Now is the time you
want them. Then get them.
We have not taken advantage OF these
times to increase the price The price Of
Elvita Pills for weak, worn out, nervous
people Is 81 a box, the same as always.
Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co., 90
Water St, Augusta. and other reliable
druggists.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Letter and Eye.Opener

Natural philosophy, my boy. is the
science of cause and effect. Now you
see the steam coming out Of the spout
OF that kettle, don't you? But you
don't know why it does So"
"Oh, yes. l do. dad. The steam
comes out Of the kettle SO that mother
can open your letters without your
knowing it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Maine Gossip
Pass a Law


Are your neighbors very bad?
Pass a law,
Do they smoke? Do they chew?
Pass a law
Are they bothering you?
Don't they 90 as you would do?
Pass a law.
Are your wages awful low?
Pass a law
Are the prices much too high?
Do the wife and babies cry
Cause the turkeys all roost highf
Pass a law
When NJ D. finds new diseases,
Pass a law.
Got the mumps or enfermesis,
Mea sizes. Group or expertisis
Lest we all fly to pieces,
Pass law,
Are the lights a-burning red?
Pass a law.
Paint EN- green or paint EN- white!
Close up all them places tight!
My, our town is such a sight
Pass 4 law.
No matter what the troubel is,
Pass a law.
Goodness sakes, but amt it awful:
My! What are we going to do?
Almost anything amt lawful.
And the Judge is human, too.
Pass a law.
-pnhIio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

who delve in the earth, while nine men
must control those who soar in the
air. And the presidentially-contro
mind Of Democratic Congress evolved
both schemes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
A La Laundry

A colored Baptist was exhorting.
Now breddern and sistern, come up to
de altar and have yo' sins washed
away"
All came but one man.
why Rrudder Jones, don't yo' want
20 Sns washed away?"
Il done had my sins washed away"
"Yo' has? Where yo' had yo' sins
washed away"
"Ober at the Methodist church"
"Ah, Brudder Jones, yo' amt been
washed; yo jes' been dry cleaned
Baltimore Trolley News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

Fact u.s." said the one man, II mar.
ried because / was lonely as much as
for any other reason. To put it terse-
ly, l married for sympathy"
well" said the other man, "you
have mine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Tuesday, August %, 1917.

DID 20 uever stop to think that
every great American has been one
who was a bulldog for persever-
ence ,-Bambeau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
CHELSEA

The schools in town will begin
September /. for the fall and winter
sessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
kENNEBEC LINE

Leave Gardiner 3.45 p. NJ, Dresden a,sV
T. NJ. Bath $50 T. NJ tuesdays h"0'
DAVIS and Sundays for Boston.
Keturn-Leave Boston 6 p. N. Mondays
and Wednesdays 7.30 z. NJ, Saturdays Ior
Bath, Gardiner and intermedlate lanu LEE
On Fridays leave Boston r. IN M sot M NJ
Landings made at Porham Beacn'
weather permitting, and at Richmond,
tide permitting.
Leave Bath $50 A. NJ. tuesdays, Thurs
days, Saturdays and sundays 1oT S 5lIs,e
Leave 9 A. NJ. and Z. NJ. week days oniy
for Boothbay Harbor and in'ermeoia'e
landings. ~ a.
M. Boothbay Harbor P. NJ. TUESDAYS,
Thursdays and Sundays for Bath ana
intermediate landings. Leave Chr:sdmaI;S
Cove 100 A. NJ, Boothhay HarboT a,W T.
n. Saturdays only for Bath and inter
mediate landings. Leave Boothhay Har-
bor 7 A. NJ. and 1890 p. NJ. week days
only for Bath and intermediate landings.
BOSTON & PORTLAND LINE
Leave Franklin Wharf. Portland. Week
Days at 7.30 p. NJ. for Boston. ~
Return leave central wharf, oos''i''
Day trip leaves Portland Tuesdays.
Thursdays and Iaturdays at A. NJ. due
METROPOLITAN LINE
Direct between Boston and New York
via Cape Cod Canal:
Leave North Side India Wharf every
day at 6. P. NJ, due 7.S0 a. M.
Same service returning from Pier 10. N.
r., New York.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
Direct between Portland and New York.
Leave Franklin Wharf, Portland. Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at $50 F.
NJ. Leave New York, Fier 10 \. r., ca
same days at 3. p. NJ.
M A. HARADEN, Supt.. Bath.
H. A. CLAY. Su It, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Expect Both

How do you feel. Colonel, after kill
ing a MANI"
ooh, l don't know. doctor; how do
you feel ?"-London Opinion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

A little girl was naughty recently
and her mother sent her and her little
sister, who had been in mischief, to
bed early.
Relenting somewhat. after they had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

Lewiston Sun by a Lewiston man, a
movement is on foot to have the Chamber
of Commerce appoint committee to IN.
vestigate the coal situation in Lewiston
Similar action has already been taken in
Waterville where the retail price is SILL 80
as against S12 in Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

The De Gogorza recital at Bath for
the benefit of the Red Cross resulted
financially even better than was ex-
pected, $3.50 being the final report. OF
this amount $1,000 was sent to the ma
tional headquarters, the balance being
retained to carry on the work of the
Bath branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Hard Lines, Indeed

THU GTn69, indeed
You're looking awfully gloomy, old
top. What's the trouble2''
trouble enough, old top. Ne Wallets
SICK. dontcherknow, and I don't know
"hether I've got on the proper tie ana
SOCKS that go with the suit I'm wear
Ing. -Browning's Magazine.
Mary had a little pass
TO see the ball teams play
buI ram came down in torrents and
The pass is now passe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
ROBERT A. CONY

Attorney and Counselor at Law
Notary Public Justice Of the Peace
General Law Practice
Opera House Block, Auuusta, Maine
Telephone 400
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Light and Airy

Unscientifio Barbarism
The savage mind was narrow.
That's how it came to pass
Men used a poisoned arrow
Instead Of poisoned gas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

Portland's new fire truck would
rever have reached that city, if the
Poston fire department could have had
its way. Fire broke out in Chelsea
while the party taking the truck to
Portland was there. so the men simply
ran alongside hydrant and hitched
on, just as though they belonged to the
chelsea department. The Bostonians
came across with a $500 bonus offer,
but the truck arrived safely in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

Fortland's first municipal market for
many years was a success last Satur-
day, men and women flocking to and
soon buying out all the produce
brought in and at much lower prices
than the stores were charging. A sec
ton of Federal street was assigned to
tie market and travel was diverted by
the police. SO that the shoppers had a
real good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

The Appleton Day property in Wool
Wich, opposite the Texas shipyard.
III Bath, containing about so acres Of
pasture land and some growing pine,
has been purchased by F. B. Reed Of
Faith for speculation and it is said to
be a mighty good investment. although
Mr.. Reed says he has none and knows
OF no plans for immediate develop
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

The Shiloh steam yacht Barracuda
hauled out on the marine railway Satur-
day FOR repairs. which as is usually the
case, will be done by their own mechanics
from the Shiloh colony. reports the Port
land Argus. 1t is understood that the
parties who have been looking the steam
er over with view of purchasing her to
engage in beam trawIng will not take her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

A Lincoln man was arrested last
week on the charge Of stealing a calf
and as he had served time for stealing
a cow he faces an extended retire
ment Another man is locked up there
charged with stealing chickens. An
other chap tried to break Jail and was
sent to Bangor Jail. He will be re-
leased just in time to join the drafted
contingent. But-these are mere trifles
compared with the price Of coal-s12 in
the town bearing the name Of Lin
coin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

Ernest L. Trafton Of York thinks he
has good reason to believe that cats
may bring bad luck, because the visit
alton Of a strange feline the other day
is said by the superstitious to have
cost him some $4,000 Mrs. Trafton was
away and Mr.. Traitor and sons we've
keeping house. at Clover Leaf cottage
in the Agamenticus district, and in
spite OF the luck supposed to come
from the clover leaf name, the cat ar
rived and began scurrying about the
rooms, with one of the boys in hot pur u.
suit. The heat increased, for during
one Of the trips through a chamber. a
stand was struck and overturned, the
lighted lamp thrown to the floor and
the room was at once in flames. The
boys and Mr.. Trafton escaped-as did
also the cat. though the latter has not
since been seen. The loss was about
$4,000 and the insurance small. the loss
falling wholly on Mr.. Trafton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28

The plans Of the Rockland Y, NJ. c.
A. to raise $4,000 for the associations
needs for the coming year by a three
days campaign which began Monday.
Aug. q, bid fair to result successfully
as fine weather and a liberal people
are assured them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-07
MOTORCYCLE STARTED
AS SPORTING PROPOSITION
In BROOKLYN IN 1903

The motorcycle, as a. sporting prop
osition, was born In Brooklyn, NJ z,
just IA years ago today. It was on
Sept. z, 1908, that the Alpha Motor
cycle club OF that city called meet
ing for the purpose OF organizing a
general association of motorcycle en-
thusiasts of the United States and
Canada. Forty devotees of the sport
responded and this organization has
grown until today there are almost
10000 members Of the Federation of
American Motorcyclists, which the
aforementioned meeting resolved itself
into. The federation governs the
sport of motorcychng and motorcycle
racing, and lays down the laws for
the enthusiasts all over America. It
has gone on record as opposed to
speeding, and, this sentiment having
been duly inscribed in the minutes, it
has forgotten all about its opposition
to speed.