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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
"A Word of Caution"

There is no mistaking the excellent
intention of the federal government in
calling upon it's half-million Of civilian
employees, both men and women, In
every branch of service, to aid the bu-
reau of investigation and the secret
service in the detection of spies and the
apprehension Of persons engaged in
plots, intrigues and other activities
voking, also. the active cooperation Of
town and city police and detective
forces to the same end. 1t Is to be ex-
pected that the response will be
prompt, general and sincere. The field
for such service is unquestionably
broad, and the need is great. Evidence
has been adduced to show that there
exists in this country system of for
eign espionage which constitutes very
serious menace; and it behooves every
true and loyal American to use his or
her best efforts to confound the system
and nullify it's activities. All this is
with the proviso that the thing is to be
done in good faith and in solely spir-
it of patriotic devotion to country
Manchester Union.
Ana the same pTlIClPlcS Va 6ooA
faith" and patriotic devotion" should
inspire every one of us in the present
crisis. Every man and woman of this
nation should feel his or her respons-
ibility for the welfare Of all. We are to
stand or fall together, and we refuse
to believe that any person now living
under our form of government would
prefer to swap it for the despotic rule
Of a Kaiser and a Bundesrat, or for a
Car and a council of intriguers. or a
King and an aristocracy.
Honest criticism Of government con-
duct, or of public tendencies, is one
thing, and deliberate opposition to the
government in a national crisis is quite
another. Let US all remember that we
are Americans, in spite Of our love for
people living urder another govern
ment; and yet we should not forget
that these people are innocent Of the
attacks that have been repeatedly
made upon us by their government. 1t
is the American people against a for
eign government that holds their rights
in contempt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
TOWN ELECTIONS

NORTHFIELD-Sele Fred Har-
mon, w A. Roberts. James McLain, Jr.
town clerk, w. r. Mofett: town agent
and treasurer NJ w. Doten; tax collec-
tor, c. A. Roberts; school committee
Jesse Rice. Money appropriated: schools
5000; highways, $500; other purposes, SSS6
BURLINGTON-Selec A w. Page
Willis Barker, Ora Sparrow; town clerk
F. w. Richardson; town agent, A. W
Page; treasurer Geo. A. Lord tax col
lector. D. P. Mallett; school supervisor,
A. w Page. Money appropriated:
Schools, $500; highways. $500: support OF
poor $3.50; other purposes, $3.50.
BROKE-Selectmen, A. O. Rog-
ers. Fl. b. Bartlett. Leo Dudley town
clerk, w. II. WEIGH; town agent, W. r.
leighton: treasurer A. l.. Farnsworth
tax collector, Erwin s. Frost; school
committee. A. Raymond Carter. Money
appropriated: Highways, $1,000; support
of DOOR, $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
RHEUMATISM PAIN

The exact cause of rheumatism Is IN
known, though 1T is generally believed to be
due to an excess OF uric acid in the blood.
1t may be also said with equal truth that no
remedy has been found which Is o specific
in all cases. In fact the literature OF rheu-
matism shows that there are but few drugs
which have not been given n trial In the
hands of one observer we find that a certain
drug has been used with the utmost salts
faction; others have found the same remedy
to be a great disappointment. All physi-
clans however agree that every method CT
treatment IS aided by the administration of
some remedy to relieve the pain and quiet
the nervous system and DR.. w. 8. Schultze
expresses the opinion OF thousands of prac-
titioners when he says that anti-kamnia
other remedies for the relief of the pain in
all forms of rheumatism. These tablets can
be purchased in any quantity. They are
and all pain. ASK for A X Tablets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
FAIRFIELD
Annual Corporation Meeting Is
Held Monday-M. E. Boys
Have April Fools Party

The annual corporation meeting OF
the town was called to order Tuesday
afternoon and with George G. Weeks
as moderator and Arthur H. Totman
as clerk the usual amount of business
was transacted. The following officers
were chosen to act for the town:
clerk, A. H. Totman: treasurer c. A
Lawry; auditor, w. F. Mitchell; as
SCISSORS, A. H. Totman, w. W. Nye
Neil Gregory; tax collector, w. j.
Bradbury; trustee, G. A. Savage. APP
preparations: corporation debt, $500;
incidental expenses, $27O0; fire de-
partment, $500; night Waterman, 1913;
street lights, $1,000; for fire hose,
$500; for street lights, 500. The one
article of the IA which was unusually
exciting was Article Z. which was in
regard to the night watch elect being
Of the fire department and thus serve
as fireman, also police and an appro-
priation of 1913 was raised, due to the
eloquent speech made by George
Chapman. Article IS read: ITO see
if the corporation will buy or build a
municipal building in conjunction
with the town Of Fairfield and raise
money IHofeIOT. <AlISI IuuCu oiSCuS
sion the article was opposed and not
passed and the meeting adjourned.
w. w. Nye has returned from a
short visit with his son at Augusta.
Mrs. Lydia Shaw and daughter Mil
dred have gone to Pressure Isle where
they will reside in the future.
Ladies' night will be observed at
the Masonic club this evening.
The boys class of the Methodist
Sunday school gave a very successful
sociable at the church vestry Monday
evening. AS it was an April Fool en-
tertainment. some very amusing jokes
were performed. and refreshments
were on sale. The church orchestra
furnished the music. The committee
in charge were Theron Parlin, Albert
Grover and Charles Smith.
C. H. B. Seliger Of Livermore Falls
has accepted the call of the Universal
list churcln Of this town and began his
work Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
THE BEST TEST
: 10 The Test of Time.

Years ago this Augusta resident told
of good results from using Doan's Kidney
Pills. Now w. A. Hanks. contractor and
builder, OF IL Belfast Ave, confirms the
former statement-says. there, has been
no return of the trouble. Can Augusta
people ask for more convincing testi-
mony?
Mr., Hanks, says: IT suffered from my
back and kidneys for long time. not con-
stantly, but by spells. and each attack
seemed to get more severe. Ny back was
so sore that / could hardly stoop or
straighten. Every move made caused
severe twinges. 1 finally used Doan's
Kidney Pills and two boxes cured the at
tack" statement given January a. 1so5).
NO KIDNEY TROUBLE SINCE
On October 10, 1916, Mr.. Hanks said: 81
am glad to say I have had no return of
kidney trouble since giving my former
statement in praise Of Doan's Kidney
Pills"
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't simply
Ask for q kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Hanks
mas twice publicly recommended. Foster
Miiburn Co., Props, Buffalo, n. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

= W IICfI saw CUT.
:ura Soap and Ointment advertised got
hem. The cradle cap all disappeared
n week and she was healed" (Signed)
Mrs. Leon z. Slayton, 1889 Broadway,
w. Somerville, Mass, Llne a, 1916.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment have
proved most valuable for the treatment
of pimples, blackheads, dandruff, itch
ing scalps with dry, thin and falling hair,
and for all purposes of the toilet, bath
and nursery.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address postcards: "Cuticura,
Dent. r, Boston," Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

If these writers that are Fostering the
press of the country knew as much of
Germany and its government as they
pretend to know, If they knew the diff
ference between the Bundesrat and the
Reichstag. they would not be enslaved
by their own prejudices.
BY all means let us be fair" to Ger
many, but let us also be FAIR to
America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
The Drawn and
Brain of a boy are not

Brain of a boy are not
made out of books or ser
mons. They are built out
of foods that supply in we'll
balanced proportion and IN
digestible form everyneeded
element. These elements
are in Shredded Wheat
Biscuit, a real whole wheat
food which contains all the
material for building the
human body. Aperfect food
for growing youngsters.
Its crispness encourages
thorough chewing which
develops sound teeth and
healthy gums. Children like
it and thrive on it. It is
ready-cooked and ready-to
eat. For breakfast or any
meal with milk or cream.
Made at Niagara Falls. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
Committee Hearings
TAXATION

The committee on taxation will give
a public hearing in it's room at the State
House. in Augusta,
TUESDAY. April 3, at P NJ
An Act to amend Chapter 9. Section q
of the Revised Statutes of 1916. relating
to the taxation of express companies.
An Act to amend Chapter of the Re-
vised Statutes of 1916, relating to the
taxation of insurance companies.
GEORGE H. ALLAN, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
ALVINZA c. BICKFORD.
Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

ohDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
On this Dist day of March, A. d. 1917, on
[ Hg the foregoing petition, it is
ordered by the Court, That a hearing bo
had upon the same on the 18th day of
May, A: D. 1917, before said Court at
PORTLAND, in said District, at ten o'clocE
IN the forenoon; and that notice thereof
De published in Daily Kennebec Journal
a newspaper printed in said District. and
mat al known creditors. and other per-
sons sons In interest, may appear at the said
time and place. and show cause. if anv
t ty nave, why the prayer of said petit
TONER should not be granted.
And 1t is further Ordered by the Court
Ihat the Clerk shall send by mail to ali
an9Wh; creditors copies Of said petition
and this order. addressed to them at thar
PLACES of residence as stated. '''~''
,, witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge of the said Court, and the seal
t the at Portland. in said District, on
the 3lst day of March, a d. 1917.
IL. 81 FRANK FELLOWS. Clerk.
"A true copy Of petition and order
Attest; FRANK FELLOWS. Clerk.
Apr2d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The American International Corpora
ton announces the organizat ton of a
new enterprise to promote American
foreign trade through cooperative ex-
porting of contractors machinery. The
Allied Construction Machinery Corpor-
alton is the corporate title and the cap
ital $3.50 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Women Of the National League for
Womens Service want women included
with men in the proposed State census
and inventory of resources available
for use in war. A State census COM
mittee has been appointed with Mrs.
Goelet Gallatin of No. 444 Madison av-
enue New York, chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
EIviita Pills
For Weak and
N erV0uS People

Elvita ! ills represent a scientific COM
bination of the most vital elements for
b Hiding and strengthening cell and It's
sue. housa DIS praise them for nervous
prostration, mental depression and un-
strung nerves. If you feel tired, weak,
nervous, trembling and suffer with head
a es. melancho. . pain in spine and back
of head, a feeling of exhaustion, if you
have the blues" then you need Elvita
Pills to brace and build you up and to
reinforce and nourish the bodily struc-
lures.
Elvita Pills will help you out OF he rut
of nervous discomfort and ill-hea!th and
restore you to a normal condition.
The Famous EIvita Remedies, original.
~ ed 1913, sold by Bowditch, Webster
& Co.. 220 Water S., Augusta.
oct2S, tu-sat.1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
Bankrupt's Petition for DISCHARGE.

In the matter of
Alvinza c. Bedford, rim bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
10 the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of
the District Court of the United States
for the District Of Maine
Alvinza c.. Bickford of WatervilIe in
the County of kennebec, and State of
Maine, in said District. respectfully rep
resents, that on the 18th day of March.
1916, last past. he was duly adiudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress re-
latlng to bankruptcy; that he has duly
surrendered all his property and rights
or property. and has fully complied with
al the requirements of said Acts and OF
ruptcy N
W therefore, ne prays, That he may be de-
creed by the Court to have a fu,J die
charge from all debts provable against
ms estate, under said bankruptcy Acts.
except es such debts as are excepted by law
,o DATED this Goth day of January, A. d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
Maine Gossip

A Lubec boy, Ray ingalls,, who is a
member of the crew of the steamer
Alaska recently returned from France
with cargo Of horses for the allies,
was an eye witness to the trapping
of two German submarines by the
British TRAVELLING fleet off the French
coast. The undersea boats, he says,
were discovered by the aeroplane
scouts and the trawlers began to
draw the nets about the submarines,
which were caught and brought to the
surface as captured ships. They were
anchored in the harbor of LaPallice,
France. when the Alaskan left there.
A great love for painting has been
shown by Manrano Giuseppe, 10
years old. who conducts a shoe polish
ing stand on Congress street, Port
land. He has adopted the shoe pol
fishing business as means of helping
to foot the bills that come to his
household, where he lives with his ia
Their and mother and two brothers.
But when all the customers have left
his tiny store he picks up his camers
hair brush and adds a few sketches
to his canvas tackled upon the walls
of his store. The canvas and the care
which he devotes to it is the Aladdin's
lamp of his life, which he hopes some
day will help him to realize his dream
Of being an artist.
1t Is learned from facts that lumber
men in the Maine woods are not under
paid. One family, man and his wife,
had about 5000 coming to them, which
il not bad winters work considering
that the board is also paid. We learn
that the menu in the Maine camps has
everything except the wine to make 1t
up to par with the New York hotel
fare
Everybody with any disable ground
is urged to plant a garden and raise
their own vegetables. thus reducing
the h. c. of l. Many farmers of Maine
are at present buying potatoes for
seed, having sold all that they raised
and having none to plant.
Quite an experience was that of
Paul Stevens. a Penobscot Indian, at
Old Town. He was working at an Old
Town mill on recent date, with dyna-
mite. BY a premature explosion he
was blown into the air, striking on his
head on the ice, breaking through the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

At a meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Business Mems League of
the City of New York at its head
quarters, No 30 East Forty-second
street, resolutions of unqualified in
dorsement of President Wilson's gener-
al preparedness programme were
adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

i4Ac Aoiio"iHS puDilC ldWS, private dtlC
special laws and resolves have been sign
ed by Governor Carl E. Milliken, under
date of March 81:
PUBLIC LAWS
An Act to amend Section q Of Chapter
80 of the Revised Statutes, and to permit
savings banks to invest in certain cleo
trio railroad bonds.
An Act to define certain terms used in
Section 5S of Chapter G4. of the Revised
statutes, in relation to licensing chill
dren's homes and maternity hospitals.
An Act TO amend Sections IS to q in
elusive, of Chapter is, and Section So of
Chapter III, of the Revised Statutes,
all relating to the board of registration
of nurses.
An Act additional to Revised Statutes,
Chapter 81 relating to corporations.
An Act TO amend Section l of Chapter
"a of the Revised Statutes, providing for
the appointment of deputy commission
er of agriculture.
An Act to make uniform the law Of
An Act to amend Section q of Chapter
40 of the Revised Statutes. relating to
regulations for employment of minors
between IA and 16 years old.
An Act to require automatic signals
and the removal of distractions at GER
tain grade crossings not protected by
gates or flagmen. Emergency.
/ An Act to amend Sections l. and IL
of Chapter 12b or the PuDlc Laws OF 1874,
relating to the preservation of salmon.
shad and alewives in Georges river and
tributary streams.
PRIVATE AND SPECIAL LAWS
An Act to enable the town of Prince
ton to supply electricity and water.
An Act to amend the charter Of the
city of Augusta, relative to police:
An Act to amend Section l of Chapter
Ill of the Private and Special Laws OF
! 1887 entitled AN Act to amend an act
creating the Phillips Village Corpora
I ton.
An Act to incorporate the Smyrna and
| Oakfield Water Company.
! An Act to establish the Pressure Isle
municipal court.
| RESOLVES
| Resolve, in favor of the University
! of Maine for maintenance and for the
/ construction of new buildings.
| Resolve appropriating money for the
repair of Teachers Old Home, on Old
Town Indian Island No. ].
I Resolve, in favor of the reformatory
! for women for permanent Improvement OF
the grounds and other purposes for the
year 1917
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
The World War a Year Ago
Today-April 3.

British recaptured positions near
st. Eloi, lost to the Germans
March %.
Thirty-one allied aeroplanes
dropped eighty-1ve large shells at
Essen and other points in Ger
many.
Great Britain informed tho Unit
ed States that she would insist
upon til right to examine Ameri-
can mail sacks.
Austrian artillery and air scouts
began vigorous operations In the
direction Of Trent.
Cruiser Midrullu (formefiy
Breslau) sank q Russian munition
ship In tho Black sea.
Two Years Ago Today.
German aeroplane which was
harding Rheims brought down
BY French shots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

See you on the Common" is &c.
RS" last line in Mondays $50 They
Say column, Boston Globe. We take
it as reference to his position on the
page
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

made her head look as
though it had a thick
coating of dirt. Her
head used to be scaly
and always inflamed. It
used to itch terribly and
it irritated her so she
could not sleep. 1t was
a terrible sight.
GlIXYl -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

ice and into the icy water He man
aged to swim to the edge of the ice
and was rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
BABY'S head A
TERRIBLE SIGHT
With CRADLE CAP
ScaIy and Always Infamed. |tched
Terribly. She Could Not Sleep.
Cuticura Healed in a Week.,

THE use of - soap caused nv
baby's head to be sore, and it was in
bad condition with cradle can which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Factory output 1916. 47,52oooo. Increase
over last year. S,5S5, 600 Largest selling
brand of 10c. Cigars in the world Fac
tory, Manchester. n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
Tuesday, April 3, 1917.

Sorrow is Sorrow and Joy is Joy.
but out of the Well Spring Of Life
the two are Brother and Sister
Mary L. Burton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

We're listenir', Mr.. President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
MEASURES SIGNED
BY the GOVERNOR

The following public laws. private and
special laws and resolves have been sign
ed by Governor Carl E. Milliken, under
date of March 81:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-07
ABILENE FAIRLY
CHOSEN AS SITE
Locating Board Of West
Texas A. & M. College
Issues Statement.

Austin. Texas. July abilene
was fairly and honestly elected as the
site for the location Of the new West
Texas Agriculture and Mechanical
college and the question IS not TO be
reopened." declared an official state
meut made public today. and signed
by every member Of the locating com
mittee.
This statement is the result OF the
conference held here Friday between
the governor and speaker Fuller and
other members Of the locating com
mittee.
The governor had nothing TO add 70
the statement and speaker Fuller has
returned TO his home at Cold Springs
Lieut. Gov. Hobby did not person
afIv Inspect the sites offered or &C
company the committee, but the state
ueut bears his signature.
Sneaker Fuller said that the state
ment was satisfactory TO him, and II
was also satisfactory TO state super
futendent DOugherty- COMMISSIONS
Davis said that he was in harmony
with the state department, and that
unless three members o. the locating
board made aifidavits that they had
not voted for Abilene. he would stand
by- the statement Otherwise he would
favor reopening the matter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-07
MAY Be
TRIFLE DELAYED
Eight States Have Com
pleted Organization; Sc
lection Next Week.

Washington, d. c.. July Pros
poets for setting in motion the draft
machinery for the new national army
by Monday. as planned by provost
marshal Gen. Crowder, were regarded
today as remote. since organization is
complete I'm only eight states. Dellu-
quent states probably VIII make it
necessary TO defer the first drawing
till the middle Of the coming week.
The method TO be followed in maxi
ing selections has not Vet been dis
closed by war department officials.
The general outline of the plan, how
ever. is indicated by the emphasis
laid on the serial numbering Of the
cards, coupled with secretary or war
Bakers announcement that drawing
viii be in Washington.
10000 Men for Eacn Number
It is understood that when a single
number is taken from the jury wheel
the man in each district whose card
bears that number viii be drafted
AS each number is drawn approNl-
mate-E 10000 men VIII De colstf- pleur
or one from each exemption district.
If 100000 men are 10 be called
before the exemption boards ~ me
first selection. which seems highly
probable, only 40 numbers would need
10 be drawn
Want 650,OO0 Men
While the first contingent OF the
new army, under the bill, is limited
to 100000 men, an additional $4,000
or 10000 viii be NEEDED TO make up
the reserve battalious Of this force.
Reserve battaliOns are now being re-
cruited for all regular regiments and
viii be recruited for the national
guard when il is drafted into the fed
eral service. The organization Of the
national army VIII be on the same
basis.
enough men 10 fiji up the regulars
and national guard 10 war strength,
although no decision TO this end has
been reached as vet The regulars
are now close 10 war strength and the
guard units are recruiting rapidly. If
possible, they viii be completed by
the volunteer system
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-07
JACK RUTHERFORD Is MADE
A CORPORAL IN COMPANY

Private Jack Rutherford. aged IT
years, who enlisted IN company K.
Fourth regiment Texas national
guard, two months ago. has been
promoted to corporal. according 10
word received by his mother. Mrs.
Grace Rutherford. 1881 Wyoming
street Rutherford Joined the com
pany at Elephant Butte, y. 81, Short
" after his enlistment, and became
the pitcher Of the baseball team. be-
ing responsible for the winning Of the
district championship by the Ell PasO
company He IS a brother OF l. N.
Rutherford. sporting editor OF The
Herald, and was formerly office boy
IN The Herald editorial rooms