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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Eaton have re
turned from very pleasant months
visit in California.
Mrs. ". Tom Jones aud dangh-
Ter are visiting al Dallas today
DR.. T. ID. Parnell is attending the
state Medical society at Dallas to-
day.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-09

II you have secondhand articles
that you wish 70 oppose OF let the
AZ IN the Daily Lig ssnt coiumn.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-09

The Mcdowell club viii have a
call meeting at the library Fridsy
afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-09

Mrs. Clyde Hayes and Mrs. G. NJ.
Dillon went Ia Dallas today
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-09

Read the Light for the ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Germans In America.

The total number of German born in
the United States is ..,50l 1888. If Aus
tria Hungary is included the total is
increased to 4,1I1,915.
The natives of Germany and Austria
Hungary comprise Il per cent of the
total foreign population Of the country
and less than FER cent of the total.
New York has the largest German
population OF any state in the Union.
The total is 463,T00. The German
population Of New York city is only
IA per cent Of its foreign population.
The half Of Cincinnatis citizens were
born in Germany. The other centers
in the order of their population OF the
German vote are as follows Balti-
more, Buffalo, Chicago. Detroit, Jersey
City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Newark,
st. Louis and San Francisco.
In its proportion Of Germans Wis
consin leads, Minnesota second.-Syra-
cuse Post-Standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Potatoss al q Food.

At high prices the potato is not
good food; It is not a. any price one of
the best. Civilized humanity existed
without it for centuries, rising to its
zenith In potatoless on world. Habit
and convenience In storage have led to
overuse.
The potato is three-fourths water
and not quite one-ffth starch. which is
its chief food substance, an excellent
one for outdoor workers in severe CHI
mates. 1t is less valuable for seden-
tary workers indoors.
Only one-fve hundredth part of the
potato is fat; 3 per cent nitrogen, ? per
cent sugar. These more valuable sub
stances are 50 slight that during the
famine of 1S47 Irish cQtters formed
the habit Of cooking potatoes with
bone in the middle"-that is. Of under
cooking them so that they might delay
digestion and stave of hunger.
There are substitutes, of which rice
nearly approaches the potato in values
and defects. The correct instinct or
rice eaters has mended the latter by
the invention Of piaf. in which rice Is
supplemented by chopped meats or
gravies.-New York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Our Eishinq Presidents.

Fourteen Of the twentyseven presi
dents of the United States have been
fishermen. When fishing and the pres
idency are mentioned the mind in
stantly recalls Cleveland. the fishing
president. He is the one president
who wrote a book discussing angling.
1t is not generally known. but the first
president of the republic was an en-
thu>iastic angler. 1t may be Of inter
est to the enthusiastic anglers OF the
nation to record the names Of the fish
ing presidents. They are George
Washington. Martin Van Buren,. John
Tyler. Zachary Taylor. Willard Fill
more, Franklin Pierce, Abraham Lin
coin. Andrew Johnson. Ulysses Simp-
son Grant. James Abram Garfield.
Chester Alan Arthur. Grover Cleveland.
Theodore Roosevelt and William How
ard Taft New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Appeal for BeIgians.

Mayor Ora A. Meader has issued the
following proclamation
Herbert Hoover, head of the Bel
Eian Relief Commission has issued
this appeal to the people of America.
In the Name of God the Father,
let US stop the slow starvation Of
ono million children"
The committee having this matter
in charge. ask that the people of Wa
etrville set apart Good Friday as Self
Denial Day" All the people of this
city interested in this great work are
requested to make some sacrifice on
that day and contribute the money
thus saved to the starving children
The ten cents saved by giving up a
cigar. a moving picture or an ice
cream. will give one days life to
starving child"
And I do most earnestly recommend
that we the citizens of Waterville
take that interest in this great and
noble work which is our reasonable
duty, practising self denial and con-
tributing largely to this relief
ORA a. MEADER
Mayor of Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
RAMBLING LETTER IN
GERMAN MYSTIFYING

That there arc many Germans who
are strangers about the city is often
claimed by the people here and an in
cident happened on Wednesday that
would seem to carry out the statement.
\ man who had somewhat the look OF
q German was in q place in the city
and before he Went out dropped let
ter to the floor. 1t was not noticed un-
til he had left and then when il was
picked up it was seen that it was writ
ten in German. 1t was turned over to
a local man Who can read the writing.
The letter was apparently q harmless
one enough. rather rambling in con-
text, but in these days Of code mes
sages it was Thought possible that it
might amount to something and 1t was
sent to the state Department at WASH
ington with n statement as TO where
it was found ana under what circum-
stances with as good a description Of
the man as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
COMMENCEMENT PARTS
AT THE UNIV. OF MAINE

University OF Maine April THE sew
eral parts for commencement as we'll az
the four committees that look after class
affairs during commencement were chose,
Tuesday at a senior class election Dua
to the unusual conditions that exist on
the campus, very small vote was cast
Results of the voting were as follows:
Valedictorian, II. c. Waugh, Levant
Marshal. E. J. Dempsey, Dorchester
Mass.
Grafton. Langdon Freese, Bangor.
Address to undergraduates, VIM. T.
Gorham. Wilkes Barre, Pa.
History Frank A. French, wapp.n-
gers Falls. y. Y.
Prophecy. L. T. Pitman, Augusta.
Poet. j. Arthur Whittemore, Bangor
Presentation Of gifts, Charles A. Rice
Uxbridge, Mass.
Chaplain, C. c. Grassland. Lawrence
Mass
Curator. H. B. Hitler. Marion, Mass.
Cane committee G. E. Dole, f. c. Rem
lex, r. V. Warehouse, s. c. PAGE and
F. NOVEL;.
Ivy Day committee. H. H. Mccobb, P.
Collins. F. G. Sherman. r. B. Brasseur,
and w. B. Haskell.
Commencement Week committee. H
L. Jenkins, H. A. Peterson, e. L. Pickett
p. E. Chadbourne and F. F. McCabe.
Commencement Ball committee, n. r.
Mank. c. Z. Penney, j. A. Burke, G, ".
Kilburn and L. P. Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
The FLAG Contributions.

Tuesday was a good day for the
community flag contributions. a large
number Of contributions were received
during the day and while the most of
them We're small as the committee de-
sire them to be so that the greatest
number possible may have an owner
ship in the flag. yet it mounted up to
a fair sum during the day. The Wa
tervile Savings Bank has kindly con-
scented to have the flag flown from
their building on the cable which goes
across the street there and have also
agreed to act as the trustee and
guardian of the flag, 50 that it will be
we'll taken care of and will be pre-
served for many years. Messrs. Pom
crieau and Shaw who own the build
irgs on which the pole at the opposite
side of the street from the Savings
Bank building is located have also
given their full permission for the fly
ing of the flag from the cable, so
that it is now just q matter of getting
the necessary money together. The
flag will cost about SIS and OF this
amount a little more than half has
now been pledged, and it is earnestly
hoped that the remainder may be in
the hands Of Mr.. r. L. Erwin treasur-
err Of the committee by Saturday
night. The money may be left with
him at the Erwin Clothing store
at the Waterville office Of the
Kennebec Journal or at the Waterville
Sentinel Office. One of the contribu-
lions received during the day was
from Benjamin F. Goodwin, now living
in Winthrop, who was for many years
a letter carrier at the local postoffice
and who still retains his interest In
the city and in the old flag which he
served faithfully as a soldier during
the Civil war. Another veteran Of the
Civil war to contribute was Charles
NJ. Bates who sent his money from out
Of town, and A. o. Libby. local vet
eran has also done his share for the
good work of raising a flag which he
like the others helped to defend. The
following are the new contributors on
Tuesday: Frederick Holland. Jr., To
A. Gilman. T. Hugh Gilman, Miss
Blanche Lapointe. Miss Virginia
Getchell, Edwin Moves Erwin, S. H.
Russell, r. L. Proctor, Beatrice Alice
Varney. Hazel Emery, Eva Emery, A.
Q. Libby. William Albert Rogers,
Elvah Varnam. Miss Marguerite Rob-
inson. Miss Clara Walker. Mrs. Jen-
nei E. Mason. G. c. Corthell, Miss
Grace Corthell A Friend. Miss Lora
Pooler. Benjamin F.. Goodwin, Miss
Lou Nickerson, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Mitchell, Vilbon Pomerleau, Miss Eliz-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Waterville, Me, April 4.-(SpeciaD.
With the opening of college the pres
ent war crisis has been the chief top
ic of discussion among the entire stu
dent body. Plans for Colbys part in
the national issue were discussed to
some extent before the Easter recess
and several men signified intentions of
doing active service if necessity de-
manded. SiXty-six men signed paper
expressing willingness to join a college
Init and to drill daily in preparation
for any emergency. With the advance
of seriousness liz the whole situation
the faculty and student body have been
, cooperating in plans for active effort
by the college as a whole. Resolutions
have been sent by both the faculty and
student body to President Wilson. A
student committee has been working
all the time available and has plans
we'll under way. This committee has
been ably assisted by Pres. Roberts
and Prof. Phillip w. Hany. Pres. Rob-
erts gave an able address to the mems
student body Wednesday morning in
which he outlined the proper course
for students to follow at present. He
pointed out things to be considered by
men thinking Of enlistment. the ne
cessity of acting with rational judg-
| ment and keeping a soldiers wits at
all times, and amid all circumstances.
Universal conscription," said the
president, sis the democratic, the only
right way to do this thing. Colby will
do her part. just as in the Civil War.
when the time comes-her full duty.
pressed down and running over
At o'clock in the college chapel
monster mass meeting was held for
the entire mems division at which
great enthusiasm prevailed.
Speeches of patriotism, explanation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
COLBY COLLEGE

The last part of tho college year be-
gan on Tuesday morning with nearly
tho entire student body back on time.
The chief subject of discussion
among the student body is the national
crisis. Before vacation, plans were
worked out by leaders in college cir
cles for some sort of active military
preparation by the students. These
plans have taken some definite shape
now and it would not be surprising il
a company was formed in the mems
division in a day or two.
Mass, who has been seriously i'll at
the Sisters hospital for the past two
months is doing as well as expected in
slow recuperation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

L. B. Wright of Readfeld Depot
rural free delivery carrier Of route No.
% for the past IA years. was brought
to the home of his son II. A. Wright.
Upper Main street Friday afternoon
for medical attention. lie was taken
to the Sisters hospital AND Monday
morning was operated upon for gall
stones by Drs. Goodrich and Abbott
Tho operation while serious was sue
cessful and unless complications un-
forseen arise speedy recovery is
looked for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Colby College Students
Start Military Body
with 66 Enrolled

direction and encouragement were
made by President A. j. Roberts, Prof.
George w. Parmenter, member of the
State committee for public safety,
Lieutenant a. +. Rogers II, of Co. II,
and Norman D. Latin rs, of the un-
dergraduate body.
The following petition was presented
for approval and passed by the entire
audience:
Waterville, Me-, April 4, 1917.
To the Faculty of Colby College:
Following the resolutions adopted by
the faculty as we'll as those adopted by
the student body, which were sent to
the President of the United States, and
owing to the proximity of conflict with
Germany. the students of Colby have
expressed themselves as being in favor
of military drill in the college. For this
purpose a committee has been appoint
ed to take steps to organize military
company.
1t seems desirable to the committee
that drill work should begin immedi-
ately after spring recess In order that
the work should be effective n mini
mum off four hours Of training per
week will be essential. Steps will be
taken to secure the services of a COM
petent officer and the necessary arms
for equipment. 1t is to be understood
that no student joining this military
company is in any way under further
obligation to engage himself in the
event of a call for volunteers The COM
mittee asks the sanction and the sup
port of the faculty in order to carry
out the plans of the organization.
(Signed)
GEORGE F. BRYANT,
HERBERT l.. NEWMAN,
RAYMOND S. OWENS,
WALCOTT Z. HAYES,
JSTIN w MADDOCKS,
HUGH SPENCER PRATT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt. S. L. Wat
son.
The funeral of the late John Hill was
held from the Home chapel at A. N
Wednesday, Rev. c. II. Temple Off
ciating.
Miss Mabel McFadden of Lowell
was 1T the Branch Wednesday to at
terd the funeral of her uncle, the late
John Hill.
Francis II. Asbury OF Brookline,
Mass, late L. S. Navy, has been ad-
mitted to the Home.
James f. Deffley Of New London.
late Co. A. 3rd CT. Inf. has been trans
ferred here from the Southern Branch
FurlouGhs We're granted Wednesday
to Joseph f. killian to Newport; Law
renee Nary to Pawtucket: George A.
Wilson to Bangor: John Duffy to Lex
incton: John J. Mahoney to Lowell;
amos r. Ingfam to Norway: John ].
nolan 10 BOSTON, Hugh Mocha tan to
Philadelphia: Lawrence G.. Donovan to
Boston; Eugene Wood to Bridgeport.
ard Charles F.. Harris and James E.
Mellon to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Amusements

Blanche Sweet in Those Without
Sin" was the attraction at the City
Opera house Wednesday and everyone
was delighted with the program which
was given. The play was certainly en-
titled to be classed as a feature at
traction. The l4th episode of Pearl of
the Army" featuring Pearl White, the
the greatest of serial actresses, was
also shown and it was fully up to the
high standard which has been main
tanned by the serial all the way
through. The same program will be
given Thursday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
c.. OF c.. BOOSTERS
HAVE BUSY DAY

Wednesday was busy day with the
Chamber of Commerce boosters. They
were about the city all day getting new
members and during the day had passed
into the Office Of President Patterson
the names of Il new members The
members of the board of directors and
Mr.. Irving met at luncheon at the Elm.
wood at noon and Their put in a busy
afternoon.
The hustling will be continued THURSDAY
and there will be dinner at the Elm
wood Thursday evening with Mr.. Irving
the directors of the Chamber of Com
merce and the officials of the banks IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
An Exercise For Typists.

Is it Of any value to know how to
say the alphabet backward! A CORE
spondent says: Il think this is new, as
l am the inventor. and it Is Of some
use in exercising on the typewriter If
for nothing else. The twenty-six let
tiers Of the alphabet are used as initials
of words divided into five groups Of
four initials and one group of six. The
groups are connected as follows:
Zebras Yoked. Telephones Whacked,
Voices United To Sing.
Read Quick. lass On.
Nature May Lack kindness:
Juices Inside Hanging Grapes
Friends, Enemies Dogs, Cats, Bats, Ants.
New York. Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
NEW COLLECTING SYSTEM
STARTS ON THURSDAY

The new system OF collecting fares
on the Waterville & Fairfield and Wa
terville & Oakland Street Railways
will go into effect Thursday. The con-
ductors are looking for considerable
confusion at first especially during the
rush hours. but as the system has been
thoroughly tried out in other places
and found to work well, no trouble is
expected from it here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Coneumptjon.

A diet OF peanuts is suggested I
as q cure for consumption by DR.. !
Brewer in the Journal OF Hy- /.
giene. This seems too simple to I
be true. but DR.. Brewer tells I
OF two young women who had 4
; grown sick Of cod liver oil and I
tonIcs and who were treated by !
him with sailed peanuts-all they !
could eat-combined with inhala- i
; tons Of vinegar. !
"One would think this a very 1
indigestibIe diet" he writes, but i
they craved them. and it has al I
ways been my policy to find out 1
just what my patients desire to 4
eat. and unless 1t Is too unreason- !,
able humor them. Both young !:
ladies have become plump and 1
after one years Inhalation have i
; ceased coughing. and pronounc- ;;
} ed them cured" j
Peanuts are recommended also i
for sleerJessness. !
=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Waterville, Me-. April 4.-(speciaD. =
Several rumors have been given currency
concerning the spring athletics of Colby
College. 1t is not definitely known yet
just what will be the effect of war de-
velopments on the student activities at
Colby. There has been a report circulat-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Rev. l. r. Mower. secretary of the
United Baptist convention of Maine.
has received telegram asking him to
he at Ford hall in Boston at 1880
Thursday morning to have part in
the formation of a Baptist organization
for work if war comes. According to
the telegram the Baptists of New Eng
land arc planning to be ready to do
their part in the struggle if they are
called upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Dr. F. P. Fish is having the house
which he recently purchased of Dr. S.
A Cobb remodeled and when the work
is finished plans to occupy it. DR.. Cobb
has moved into ore of his tenements
in his three-flat block on Union street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
A Way the Dutch Have,

The Dutch have Il delightfully."- orig
inal way of collecting their taxes. If
after the notice has been given the
money il not sent the authorities place
one or two hungry mlitiamen in the
house, to be lodged and maintained at
the expense of the defaulter until the
amount Of the tax is paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
M. |. A. A. Track Meet
May Be Postponed Is Rumor

ed that the annual NJ. l. A. A. track NEE,
will he postponed. but no official report
or action has substantiated this. If sucn
action were taken, baseball schedules
would probably also be called off. All
will depend on the outcome of the pres
ent national situation and the demand
that is made upon the undergraduate
college student body of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

A number from this city went to
special train which went through this
city ct about S o'clock. They were
looking forward 70 one Of the largest
demonstrations that has been held in
the State for a long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The Young Peoples Christian Union
Of Waterville and vicinity are plan
ming to hold their second annual BAN
quet and election Of officers with the
Congregational Society in Winslow
Monday evening. April 9. The Win
slow people have a reputation for
giving good suppers and the assembly
promises to be rich in good fellowship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

abeth Stafford. Charles NJ. Bates, Phillis
and Christine Knight. Lena Butler. e.
Payson Witham. Jr., Mrs. =. S. Merrill.
Rev. l. LaFleur. Ruth Simpson. Howard
E. Welch, Henry +. .Bonsall. Edna Mitch
ell, 4 Friend. Colixit Pomerleau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The regular meeting of the Woman's
Alliance of the First Unitarian church
will he held Thursday evening instead
of in the afternoon as is the usua!
custom. A fine program has been pre-
pared for the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

Business on the railroad is evident
ly Stacking up bit as about a dozen
men who have been firing on the road
running out of this city have been
laid Off during the past few days. The
regular freights seem to be taking
care of the business and there is not
enough work for all of the employees
whom they have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The second in the Passion Week Sc
ries of union meetings of the churches
will be held at the Congregational
church Thursday evening and the
speaker will be Rev. Wilbur f. Berr,
of the Christian Civic League. He will
speak on the significance of the Lords
supper. 4 large attendance is looked
forward to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

new upright piano has been pre-
scented to the Congregational church
by a person who for the present at
least will not allow his name to be
known. The instrument is splendid
one and is much appreciated by the
members Of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The Boy Scouts Of the city are doing
their share in getting the people to
observe the proper respect for the
flag and Monday evening were about
the streets calling at a large number
Of houses to ask the people to take in
their flag. The boys are working hard
on scout craft tactics and in the event
of war will be ready and willing to
do their part for state and country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Its Oddly.

There is one thing in a lawyers pro-
fession which is different from any
other"
What is thatT' O.
The longer he is at it the more he
has OF a brief career baltimore
American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05

The Maine Central is reported to
have increased it's guards on many
bridges and that they have also made
arrangements and placed guards on
other bridges which up to this week
have not been guarded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Elizabeth McAiary

Elizabeth Clarice, the 10-days-old
daughter of Nh. and Mrs. Fred u. Nc
Alary, died Wednesday morning. The
burial VIII be from the house Thurs
day NO rning and will be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-05
Thomas Sullivan

The death o. Thomas sullivan oc-
Cured III the hospital here Tuesday
right. the cause being heart trouble
lie was born in Lincoln 20 years ago
&c served in Co A, list Me H. A., from
Feb. IS. 1868. to May 49, 1868. He was
wounded several times in battles He
was q farmer in northern Maine for
many years and was we'll and favora-
bly, known. He came to the Home from
Glen, y. H.. Oct. 81. 1888 He was for
several years on the Home guard
force and was thoroughly trustworthy
IN oil respects. A sister, Mrs. Bernard
Lynch OF Bar Harbor survives.