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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
ADHESIVE PLASTER IN
NEW SURGICAL USE

DR., Alexis Carrel is using method
Of closing wounds-especially those
made by surgeons in operating-which
consists in fastening eyelets to ad-
hesive bandases. laying a strip Of this
upon the sound skin on each side OF
the wound and then drawing 1t to-
gether by lacing across from eyelet to
eyelet.
The great advantage which this
method has over all others Is that the
adhesive plaster never touches the raw
surface Of the wound, that no stitches
need to be placed In the skin and that
when necessary to examine the wound
the Iacing can be cut without remov-
ing the plaster. which may be laced
up again after the wound has been
dressed.
John e. De Baum Of New York has
just patented a great improvement,
not on Carrers method, but on the
materials used In this so-called cor
set-laee suture," His invention con-
sists Of an adhesive plaster which
loops Of linen thread are woven as an
integral part OF the fabric. The
threads run across the plaster about
an eighth Of an inch apart and form
loose loops along one edge. A surgeon
has merely to lay two strips of this
upon the skin. one on either side of
the wound, with the loops inward, or
toward each other, and then pass n
linen, silk, wire. or catgut thread
through the loops from one side to the
other, across the wound, and draw
them tight as woman draws in the
laces Of her corset.
The advantage Of Mr.. De Baun's
invention over DR.. Carrel's impro-
vised plaster with its hooks is that it
does away with the tedious process Of
attaching hooks and it avoids the use
of metal, which is likely to rust and
perhaps infect the wound. AS the
thread loops are woven with the band
age this can be made by the mile.
rolled UP in any size and cut off in any
length
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

Pooler of Fairfield
AT last the weather favored the High
school Dali nine Saturday and a siren
uous day was put in. In the forenoon
the postponed game with Freedom
Academy was played which. finished
with the score Is to l in favor of the
Academy. In the afternoon the team
from Oak Grove Seminary put up
splendid game but were defeated, Is to
&, by Oakland High. The lineup for
Oakland was as follows: Coughlin, SIS;
York, c; Roy. Sb; Eldredge, CT; Thomas,
p; Mason. Oh; Bush, If; Reynolds, 1b;
Brown, rf.
The Grammar school ball team played
a very successful game Saturday after
noon at Fairfield with the Fairfield
Grammar team. The score was 10 to
13 in favor of Oakland Their line-up
was; Wort. 2b; kitchin, If; Appleby, c;
Pierce, SIS; Sullivan. 1b: Barnett, %;
Cannon. CT; Groves. CT; Lessor, 3b; Rut-
ter, IF; Ellis, IF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

District school faculty passed the
weekend at her home In town.
Rev. D. B. Holt Of Auburn occupied
the pulpit at the Methodist church
Sunday morning. Rev. G. O. Perry oc-
cupied the pulpit Of the Methodist
church at Oakland.
Letters advertised at the Fairfield
postofiiee are for Mr.. Geo. .. Adams.
Mr.. Joe Cyr. Mr.. A. H. McCrush.
Mrs. Fred Howe will entertain the
w. c. T. U. Thursday at her home on
Ncwhall' street.
The Dial meeting which was sohed-
uled for today, has been postponed un-
til next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
OAKLAND
Work on Corn Factory-Motor
Beats Appearing on Lake
Cascade Grange Observes Pa
triOtic Night-BaIl Games

Work on the new corn factory build
Ing Is progressing rapidly. The roof
boards were laid Saturday.
The warm weather the last of the
week brought out the motor boats on
Messalonskee Lake. Several new
boats have been launched, motors are
being overhauled and cottages put in
readiness for the summer. Fred Wood
has been working on the finishing of
his cottage on Davis shore on the
East side of the lake. The fishermen
have a revival of courage, which was
faint on account of the cold days, and
they are now out for the big fish,
Or. NJ. $. Holmes attended the
homeopathic conference in Augusta
last week.
Miss Mary O'Neill and Mrs. John
OReilly went Sunday morning to
Waltham, Mass. to attend the funeral
of William Broe.
Edwin Foster, who has been in the
ONCE OF the Cascade Wooden mill for
about y years. has resigned from his
position as pay master and accepted a
position in Waterville.
George +. Allen celebrated his S0th
birthday anniversary on Saturday, May
49, He was pleasantly surprised in
the morning by the unexpected arriv-
al of his daughter and her husband,
DR. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Damon. from Pitts
field: then postcards, telephone mes
sagss of congratulation, flowers and
gifts began to arrive. The members
Of the Universalist parish of Oakland
sent a beautiful basket of pink and
white carnations. A large bouquet of
carnations came from the members of
the Masonic bodies of this town; a
bunch of sweet peas was sent by Mr.
Aliens grand daughter, Miss Marion
Damon Of Newton. Mass and bou-
sqaet OF hyacinths, jonquils and daft
yfodils came from the garden of a
neiEhbor. Mrs. Lois Caswell. The gift
~ book was sent by a niece, Mrs. c.
+ Emery OF West Medford, Mass. Mr..
Allen is in good health and enjoyed
the day. In the afternoon he took an
auto ride over to his camp on Salmon
Lake and returned to the further sur
prise of handsomely decorated birth
day cake. made by his daughters, Miss
Kate Allen and Mrs. Damon.
Patriotic night was observed by Cas-
cade Grange Saturday. After brief
business meeting the hall was open to
the public and an interesting program
was given. Cascade Grange holds an
onvable reputation as to the charac-
ter of its entertainments and its hos
ptahtN and their open meetings are
deservedly popular. All who went re-
ported most pleasant evening.
Mrs Adde Haines of Madison Is in
Oakland called by the death of her
uncle Lyman b. Dolloff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
PLOT AGAINST PRES.
(continued from Page one) .

zalez who were granted permission to
leave the country took refuge in the
American legation where they still
are, in spite Of the fact that their
safety has been guaranteed. Recently
Germans here have been showing
markd activity. Three wireless sta
tons have been discovered at Here
dia, the home city of Gonzales. Other
wireless installations have been
found in the coast regions of San Car
los and Colorado.
800 at Lumber Camps
Recently there has been establish
ed not far from the Panama frontier
a lumber camp, where 500 men are now
engaged. They have under their con-
troll a number of gasoline launches
and vast quantities Of gasoline. 1t is
reported that a wireless station at this
place has communication with Here
dia and also with a wireless plant on
hte Pacific coast, which the Costa Ri
can officials are now endeavoring to
locate
1t is stated officially that a wealthy Ger
man named Karl Freise who recently ar
rived from Panama was detained for an
examination of his papers and many i'm
portant facts were learned through these
documents. Another German named
Humpel, who has been acting as an adj
wiser to Gen. Zales, has been examined.
These disclosures and frequent trips of
friends of Gonzales as we'll as the extra
ordinary activity of Germans in this
country the Conta Rican congress has
granted the government full power to
maintain the policy the Costa Rican peo-
pie wish to maintain-which is adherence
in every way to the side of the United
States and the Entente Allies
Special precautions have been taken
with respect to German residents and
provision is being made for additional
wireless stations as we'll as reported ac-
emulation Of gasoline. The authorities
are making particular effort to find
German submarine bases along the un-
frequented parts Of the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
GALVENOMETERS AND
BUOYS TO WARN

A method of spottins submarines at
a distance has just been patented by
Patrick b. Delaney. 1t is based upon
a well-known principle of electricity.
that has not however. yet been applied
in this connection.
Fl. Winfield Secor says in the Elec-
trieal Experimental: IL we have two
metal or other electrodes placed at n
given distance apart in the water, and
4 we measure the electrical resistance
between these two electrodes. 1t will be
found to have a certain definite value.
II we take q metal (submarine) body
Of several tines the area of either of
the electrodes and bring this body in
proximity tc one of the electrodes, or
between them, then we will find a de-
crease in the electrical resistance as
measured between the two electrodes.
or between an eleetrode and the
ground"
1t IS to be presumed that American
harbors will be mined-if they be not
already-and that the precise situation
Of each mine is plotted on map in
possession Of an officer in a fort on
shore. There are powerful electric
mines, and the man on shore can
touch of any one Of them b. pressing
the button that controls 1t. Mr.. De-
laney's idea Is to have each of these
mines connected ia distinct and inde-
pendent gaivanometer, A eource Of
electrical energy Of low potential, such
as storage battery, would make it
easy to measure the resistance from
the water to a submerged eieetrode
buoy ard the resistance between any
two bueys. This apparatus could cas-
fly be placed In the same room as the
switchboard for decorating the mines.
hThe inventor" SAYS the Electrical
Experimenter, "elaims that with
suitable arrangement Of gaIvanomet-
ers and proper arrangement Of cleo
tFede-buoys anchored at different
DEPTHS. it Is possible quickly and ac-
euFately to establish the approximate
location Of submarines or 6ther metal
lie hedies brought into proximity with
enc Of the bueys, and that it is also
possible by such n scheme TO deter
mine. the direction In which the object
II moving and its ceurse."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
BELGRADE

The members Of the Ladies' Aid VIII
meet at the Old South church as early
al convenient on Wednesday morning,
MAY "a, for the purpose of cleaning
and setting the house in order'
bringing lunch. including cup ans
spoon. >.
sunday school opened May and 1t
is hoped there Will be preaching SER
vices beginning in few weeks
Sheuld Wednesday he stormy the
Aid will meet at the church the fol-
lowing day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

In a hearing before Associate JUS
tica Leslie C. Cornish In Reckiand,
wednesday. Nathaniel p. Eastman Of
Warren was appointed temporary res
ceiyer of the Spimey MaybYry Shee
Manufacturing Co. Of that town, un-
der a bond OF $4,000. The quick as-
sets were reported as sAl,e7ss ana the
liabilities $36,225.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
ONE OF KENNEBEC'S
LEADING FARMERS

f. o. Brown of Riverside is one OF
the Kennebec farmers doing a real
preparedness bit" Sixty acres under
cultivation for fall crops Is his record
thus far, and probably very few If any
Of Kennebec's agriculturists can sur
pass it, H. Fl. Lee, the potato buyer,
told the Journal Sunday night that he
had heard of no larger acreage under
cultivation this year in this county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

George NJ. Lyon, who was wounded
several times in the Civil War waa se-
riously injured Wednesday aftsFnoan
while on his way heRe from Aachiss
to Marshfeld with load Of farming
toeis His herse teok fright ana ran
away. He was thrown beneath his
wagon, which passed ever him, fFaer
turing ena arm and It 10 believed,
eausiAG serious iRtegaal injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
ALMA

Nellie Houdlette is doing some plow-
ing for w. J. Humason.
The Neighborhood Club met with Mrs
months. - "l< -
The cold weather for the past week put
the farmers back quite 9 lot. go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
sM1rHFIELp
Frank futile

Thursday 2 p. n. house full of
relatives, neighbafs and friends gath
cred at the home of Mi. and Mrs, VIM.
Dudley to pay their tribute of love
and respect to a lifelong neighbor and
friend. Frank futile. who passed away
May Is at the age of 65 years and nine
months. William Hilton of Norridge-
wock conducted the services and Rev.
James Taylor officiated. Miss Bertha
Dudley and William Dudley sang two
selections-"I Shall Know Him" and
Face to Face" He was the second
son of Nathaniel and Ann Plummer
futile, his parents moving to this
town when he was one year old. March
asth, 1883, he was united in marriage
with Miss Lila Thompson of this town.
who passed away Is years ago.
He was kind neighbor with Alwaya
pleasant smile for every one, and q
great friend of the young people, by
whom he. will be greatly missed. He
leaves a sister, Mrs. Annie Charles Of
Madison, who was with him when he
passed away. and a brother, Henry.
and nephew, Frank, and niece. Nellie,
of Winthrop.
The floral tributes were beautiful, ST.
lent messengers Of Gods love. Fair
view Grange, of which he was @ mem
ber attended in a body. The hearers
were Alonzo Groves. George Morrow.
c. C, Dow and Louis Hardy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

Former President William Howard
Taft was a passenger Saturday morn
ing on Train "a. which goes west from
Augusta at 9.36, having come from
Waterville, where he spoke Friday eve
ming. at which city he stopped eff on
his way home from Aroostool county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

Old Town suffragists are nuttlng out
seme attractive posters and they are
arranged on boards, kindly donated by
George Wilbur. This 10 a suggestion
to other leagues. II yeu have carpen-
ter friends undoubtedly they will be
glad to contribute tive or three Of these
bulletin boards, the size YOU desire.
This 10 an excellent way TO display the
posters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

Mrs. Idella, wife Of c. Fl. Gee, pass
ed away early Saturday morning in
this city, aged q years. The remains
were taken on the 1907 train Saturday
evening to Summerside, n. b., for bu-
rial and were accompanied by Mr..
Gee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS

George f. Allen of Camden was in
the city over Sunday as the guest of
his son. Hervey Allen on Myrtle street.
Mr.. Allen made the journey by auto
mobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
SHARKS

Mrs. Christine McWllliams, who has
four nephews, all brothers, in the war,
has been notified that enc OF her
nenhews was shat and killed In the
conflict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
WATERv|LLE

Mr.. and Mrs. James Reed are the pa
rents OF a daughter born Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

Commencing Mondsy, May 81, the
regular summer schedule on the
Winthrop line Of the Lewiston, Az
ousta 4 Waterville Street Railway
will b in effect Until further no.
tiss. The first ear will leave at 6
A, N, after which cars will b run
hourly uRtil 8 p. N. (inciusivs),
then at 1890.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

Miss Isabel Simonds, who has been
very sick with measles, is reported to
he improving.
Mr.. and. Mrs. John Hill of Halo
well were weekend visitors with Mr..
and Mrs. Carroll Holmes.
The many friends in town of Clar-
ence Dow are pleased to hear freM him
at Fort Hamilton, ~. Y, where Go. X,
2aRd Infantry, Is at present, He re-
ports himself well and enjoys hear
ing fram his home tewn,
Hadley Richardson has purchased a
new pair of horses of A. n. Alex
andeF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

There will be stated meeting of st.
Omer Commandery Wednesday evening
at Ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
L, B. DoIloH


Lyman b. Dolloff passed away Friday
nisht about midnight Death came sud
denly. although Mr.. Dolloff had been in
poor health ever since April 8. when, on
his seth birthday. he suffered a stroke
Il Paralysis. He was In bed for some
time, but recently had been able to be
dressed and walk about Mr.. Dollof
was born In Parkman, the son OF David
and Eliza DolloH. He married Vira
Dunn of Mt. Vernon who survives They
mad one son. Ralph. who 10 not living.
air. polloff first came to Oakland as a
young man and taught in the pubic
schools He afterward lived in Bel
srade where he owned a large farm. and
IN Mt. Vernon. About ~ years ago he
returned 10 Oakland and has lived here
since then. He was a member OF Mt.
vernon lodge Of Odd Fellows. The only
near relative surviving. besides the
widow. is a niece. Mrs. Addie Haines OF
Madison. Funeral services will be held
from the residence on Alpine street on
tuesday at 10 a. m.
Miss Louise Penney celebrated the
event OF reaching the age of four years
saturday afternoon by having BIRTH
gay party at her home on High street.
me !? young guests reported perfect
~ lovely time.
Mrs. Enc Morse Of North Dixmont -
visiting her sister Mrs. Al Cechra9e.
Mrs Katie Sprague Of Bowdoinham
was In Oakland to attend the funeral OF
ter
AT the meeting Of the Q. Of V. Friday
msht there were present a. guests Past
Divisien Commander J. 2. wellington
o' Massachusetts and Commander Bras
zen and Assistant District Aid G. A.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-03

Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters, i.5o per can. Iditarod Meat Co.,
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-03

enesvor be strictly truthful you whatever cost to my feelings shall confess more Now that am in mood to confess shall bare darkest and past your cusng eye the risk of reputation honor everyhng Yes the risk of being msquod inaccurate but enter taning columns
 Here then is the horrible truth: did know squaw named Annepehaps she Lyon then, certainly somebody Please take ofense dear Citizen, Her Annie but she better known the coorful and expressive dom o Rampant Short and Dirty The nickname you, unwarranted The lady who langshes in local base the evil influences you generously attribute her association with me may be the same don't know 1 led to believe for recall other Annie Rampant and the
 knew was even at that marked with appetite for booze.
 You doubtless find verfcaton for your assertion that she my former wife when confess that the roof sheltered But it happened that likewise she tered five other white two of whom had from the States with search of gold and glory Those two young men, each prosperous business partners They will undoubtedly find much interest in your story my past that roofalas it and Annie herself belonged to ing lease. that not happy family during the brief interval that all dwe there together Memory tells that left that roof and sought an other because Annie ordough associates heipmate insisted upon boiling frozen fish heads in tomato and eating the eyes while college boys meals It not ap- peng try while those fish being accustomed in our homes
 Anyhow moved l am moved to tears the thought that all unwttngy injured the madens prospects wrecked her later life and became squawman by refusing to sand for fish heads assuming of that the intemPerae are and the But hear you scof hear you exclam Ha! the wretch berays himself Another wfe for sooth lhs Beach has "fltE nolhlng put hes &oouI sNa This libel the name of her fair daughters and con- stitutes his crownng infanly
 In the light of those moring disclosures contained your dgnfed editorial page of September p reminded that mans evil deeds will rise plague him. and constrained to advise all young that they cannot be careful sowing their wild lest than shooting insane editor will harvest them and offer them for public sale.
 My dear Alaska Citizen cannot kno" what emotions you this breast by thus prying into past which considered dead and with what feelings shall paste your clipping into scpbook after it has gone the rounds of other fellows who knew Short and Dirty It has makngs of splendid press story it. and trust you will pardon me avail of that giving due credit Of course, the Alaska Citizen
 In closing permit you that you have added greatly to the enjoyment dull winter though that iovnen is tempered by melancholy conviction that your paper is edited by maniac.
 Afmr;np}v and sympathetcauv yours REX BEACH.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-03
BRYAN'S INDISPENSABLE ACTIONS

The spectacle of w. J. Bryan former idol of the Democratic party, three times its candidate tor the presidency, and erstwhile secretary of state (who resigned in the face of serious criss), leading mob of fanatical peace at any price advocates Tn an effort to sway the actions of the President in fa- vor of their dsgraceful doctrines, is not edfylng one for the citizens of this republic to say the least
 Do Mr. Bryan and his blind followers wish to con- vey the impression that they more patriotic than the men with whom the people have lntrusted the administration of the affairs of the nation? Do they wish to convey the impression that they are more humane than the President and his advisers? and that unless they are present to pour admonlhon into unwilling ears the country will be immersed in the horrors of war to satisfy bloodthrstiness which IS not at all apparent in the policies of President W- son? Do they believe that they are capable of advising the President as to his duty in the present crisis than the hundreds of members of congress ntrusted by the people with the task of helping to guide the destinies of the nation? In any light in which the doctrines of the Bryanites may be viewed they loom out as the egotistca vaporngs of men to whom nations honor, or dshonor, IS as nothing compared to the horrors of war
 The probabilities are that President Wilson and hls advisers feel thelr reSponsDnues uhoer ue Cr- cunstances far more keenly than any of his self constituted monitors With full knowledge of his views and with the record of the past four years be- fore them. the people of the United States again placed the affairs of the nation in his hands Common sense and common decency should direct that he be not harassed by lot of cranks whose horror of war blinds them to their duty as American citizens, to the duty of the nation to civilization and to the responsibility which rests upon the government to safeguard the interests of its people and those of generations yet to come.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-03

caribou roamed Farming has begun along the Arctic Circle. Railroad lines have been built and are building. The wireless ticks out the news of the world on the banks O: the river where but year or two ago the first prospector mOOred his boat, Already we hear rumOrs of statehood:
 We all know 1t was the "luFe Of gold'' that urged the prospector on. We have seen huge mining machines succeed the sluIce box. In place Of the first cabin stands a city. Steel rails are following the path of those who blaZed the trail.
 History has again repeated ltself The smokestacks of industry and commerce in those great cities Of the Northwest today stand as memorial to you, ''the early pio neers of '98 and 1900" The pioneers or this camp, as in times Of old, are again sending the "gold of Ophr" afar to help build the temples of civilization.
 You are not only the pioneers or our last frontier, but you can claim klnshlp 10 the first miner who placed in the hands of his tribe the metallic hammer, he who first started the wheels of industry, he who blaZed the trall and was The Herald or Empire"