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Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
The Money Is No Object

It is said that there is difference of opinion regarding the bill for the confiscation of automobiles captured while employed in the transportation of in toXicatng liquor Some of the members believe that the proceeds of the confiscation should go to the county treasuries instead of the state treasury the bill provides The difference of opinion entirely immaterial, and should be easily composed. The main thing is to deprive the booegger of the value of the automobiles. Whether the money goes to the state the county, to the Red Cross charity is not at all important.
 We do not imagine there will be enough of this money to quarrel about. After the confiscaton of q few of the machines, the of automobiles in tn. transportation of alcoholic liquors will stop That Is the sole aim of the bill. It is not revenue producing measure
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
Ban Johnson Patriot

President Ban Johnson of the American League deserves well of his countrymen and when after tn. war baseball comes back into it's own. if he remains at the head of the league the American games evey- where should be well patronized. Not long ago MT. Johnson said he would consent to cessation Of baseball during the war Now he has come out refus- Ing 10 join in a request the railroad administration tor special rates to baseball teams.
 It was "nervy' request in view of the fact of the recent announcement that there to be discrimination in rates.
 It was stated outside the announcement that the new rates were intended not only to increase the revenues of the roads but discourage unnecessary travel in order that the facilities for might be preserved. We cannot think of any kind of travel less necessary than that of a baseball team.
 We have been baseball fan. We still think it is tho greatest game devised entertainment, of the multitude, but just the multitude needs mo entertainment. The country has bigger gamu to watch and it is essential that it should be watched closely tha. it's attention should not be d. verted from it by lesser entertainments.
 During the war; for national profit professional baseball might be wholly discontinued If the mag mates choose not to do it, the agencies and the newspapers could very easily do If they should decline to carry and publish accounts of the games, there would soon be no league games
 One of the causes of apathy in England in the carly months of the really in the first two ana half years of the the national persistence in sports The usual famous held, the cricket and the tennis matches took place and were given their usual prominence in the press. All this while the recruiting officers clamoring up down the land for recruits they could not get.
 Wc do not know whether English sports have been abandoned but do know that the great English newspapers such the Times. the Chronicle, tho Observer and the Westminster Gazette giving space to them
 Evidently in the opinion of those journals the war furnishes sufficient outlet for the sporting activities of Englishmen. The games in Flanders in Picardy, along the Aisne and in Mesopotamia the only games in which Englishmen play worthily and the only games about which patriotic Engshmen just ought 10 to hear.
 Tho baseball magnates who joined in that mpu- dent request to tho government regardless of age and physical condition should be drafted into the mili- tary service and given kitchen police duty.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
ADJUSTMENTS
Columbia Week End Bill

Atwelrs famous "Trip Through the Orient and Gladys Leslie in 'The Lit tie Runaway" are offered the patrons of the Columbia for the weekend.
 Especial interest is attached to the Atwell pictures, as these traVelOgues were taken at an enormous cost in time and money. Atwell spent IS years in the orient studying the conditions of it's people. His Trip Through the Orient" has brought approval in many large cities.
 Pretty little Gladys Leslie, in "The Little Runaway" tops off the program in great style. This talented and pret- ty little miss is making friends fast and The Little Runaway" is her best ve- hicle to date.
 Charles Chaplin is coming Sunday for one day only in his big laughing success. "The Count" On the same program is a Triangle mystery story Who Killed Walton?'
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
APRICOT CROP HALF P|CkED;
 PEACHES SOON

Apricots are bringing three cents to the grower upon a firm market. The season is now at it's height All the apricots will not be picked before the latter part of this month. A few of the early peaches have reached the mar ket from local growers but the big picking will not begin until toward the end of this month. No crop estimates have yet been made.
 Both crops will be limited this year, following bumper crops last year. But reports from the growers are that the fruit is of better grade this year than ever before and that each year shows an improvement. due to more scientific culture.
 Cannery is Needed
 There is considerable speculation. among growers and financial men as to the advisability of establishing canning factory in the Salt River val ley. Those who advocate the cannery say that the grower would get better price for his fruit were a cannery in 1 operation here. They compare prices | here and California where there are canneries and show where the Califor- nia grower gets a better price. | The chief reason given for not hay | ing a cannery hare is that the season ] IS not long enough put lildI iS d Sldte- ment that might have been made sev- eral years ago. Time has changed these conditions. A cannery should run five months to make a profit, say those in position to know. It is estimated that with vegetables to work on before and after, or between fruit seasons, a can nery could work here at a profit. The war has also changed conditions here Limited facilities for shipping farm products only emphasizes the fact that a canning factory should be established here, say the growers.
 Lots of Sugar In Fruit A very important factor to be con- sidered. from a canner's viewpoint, is the sugar contained in fruit. said MT. Strangman, who is growing fruit eX- tensively in the valley. He came here last year from California. Yesterday he said that the fruit of this valley contains much more sugar than similar fruit in California. He was talking es- pecially of apricots and peaches. The sugar in the fruit is the thing an eX- pert canner will look for first thing He would see that the fruit here would cost him less to can than the fruit 1T California
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
PHOENIX RIFLE CLUB
 WILL QUIT SHOOTING

During the rest of the month there will be a lull in rifle shooting in the various cup matches of the Phoenix rifle club but in it's place the police re- serves with their 30-30s will endeavor to put to shame the scores hung u~ by the Springfields of the rifle club. The six shooter will also have an inning.
 Next Sunday A company of the re- serves Will hold shoot in the morn ing and in the afternoon, starting at 3 o'clock, the C. E. Heath pistol trophy will be contested for by club members only.
 On June 16 and 23. B and E compan- ies of the police reserves, respectively, will hold forth on the range. June 30 brings out the regular club shoots in all classes. A, B, c and Nov ice, for the second heat in 1917 cup l finals.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08

Arizonas part in the not be increased by the appointment of commissions. Our population is frequently referred by those who visit the state casually sparse We have it is also said, more commissions and commissioners of one kind or an other to the inch of population than any other state in the union and there is a perpetual clamor for We will shortly have so many commits sioners that there will be nobody to bear arms We favor the disbanding of many of our commissions and putting the members in Glass A"
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
Dorothy Dalton Scores at Lamara

Contrasting the pure spirit of the west with the purile east once again, with the chief protagonist big hearted western woman instead of a man, and delineating highly dramatic way the manner in which she untangles the lives of a family with false standards this is c. Gardner Sullivans Love Me- briefly speaking. says the Motion Pic ture News of recent date in writing of the sparkling combination western and eastern story that brings again to the screen the much loved Dorothy Dalton.
 The reversing of the types and giv- ing the woman the lead in the western character instead of the man shows a grasp of conditions that are rapidly
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
MARVIN SMITH TELLS
 HOW RED CROSS A|DS

The tremendous value of the work of the Red Cross and that of the Y NJ. c. A. has often been emphasized. It is easier to understand the inestimable worth of these institutions when one hears from the men who enter the service and come in direct contact get ting direct benefit
 This is particularly illustrated in a letter just received by Mrs. A. J. Smith from her son Marvin. who but recent ly was sent to Camp Funston and after few weeks was sent to New York, where he has already arrived. It was with particular reference to the work of these benevolent institutions en- route that so forcibly impressed itself on Marvin Smith. In a letter to his father he said:
 You and everyone else in Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
Hin Has May Allison Todav

Pretty May Allison, remembered for her association with Harold Lockwood as a co-star, is at the Hip today for the final times in the first of a series of new star vehicles with her in the title roles. The picture is called, "The Winning of Beatrice and tells the story of a girl of New York society who takes her future in her own hands wins fame. fortune and husband after an exciting and checkered six months.
 With Miss Allison's, comedy drama is seen Mack Sennett's very latest Paramount comedy, "Saucy Madaline.'
 The underscored attraction at the
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08

should contribute to the Red Cross and the Y. M. c. A. whenever you can. The Red Cross met our train on the way to New York and gave us cigarettes, pos tai cards. chocolate candy, and the Y. M. C. A. furnished the soldiers amuse- ments, paper to write on, information and many other good things, and church on Sunday"
 Young Smith is now at Camp Mills in New York with the earnest hope that he may soon be on the way to France.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08

Hip tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday 1, Pauline Frederick in La Tosca' done for pictures from the stage version made famous by the late Fanny Daven- port, and played by such artists as Duse. Bernhardt, and Modjeska. La Tosca is one of the classic vampire roles of history and should furnish Miss Frederick with an excellent chance.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
 WORLDS FIRST BIG GUN
(New York Tribune)

The first great gun in history was cast for Mahomet II for use at the siege of Constantinople by Urban. a Dane or Hungarian who, having been almost starved in the Greek service. deserted to the Moslems. The gun was cast with a bore of twelve palms. The projectile was a stone weighing 600 pounds. To move this gun thirty wa gons, sixty oxen and 200 men were re- quired. The explosion of the gun was felt for 100 furlongs and the stone was hurled distance of one mile.
 Use Republican Classified Ads for Results-Read for Profit.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
The Word Transcription"

Gentlemen who feel interest in the Subject of the law will await with keen interest the development the plan in tho lower house of the legislature to script property without running counter to the federal law. Some members of the house seem to have been Iad into a delusion of their own making They have
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08

If the kaiser. Hindenburg and Ludendorf of that outburst of oratory yesterday they will either throw up their hands or else they will in some sly and nefarious try to negotiate separate peace with the lower house of the Third Arizona legislature.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
Saturday, Wickersham Dance

Dancing tt the Wickersham academy is as popular during the warm weather as it was in the winter months. The large buildig provides ample space for all, and it is practically dustproof, and as result of scientific calculation there is a continuous circulation of cool air passing through the building.
 Without a doubt, many people think, it is more essential to forget the heat than to attempt to avoid it, and the Wickersham orchestra is said to be most effective in that direction.
 This evening will find the academy with it's usual clever advertisements, and its characteristic and attractive attendance.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08

taking in the recognition of the female in the scheme of things eternal.
 Love Me" is a clean high class story with lots of angles of appeal and is particularly well done under the dl- rection of Thomas H. Ince.
 With the feature is seen another Lin coin story this time styled ''The Pres idents Answer" with Benjamin Chapin,
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
IN CONFIDENCE

Do you understand the Russian situation"
 SNo," replied Senator Sorghum But that doesn't matter Nobody else understands it suffi- cently to prevent my assuming all kinds superior knowledge, if choose"
Arizona republican., 1918-06-08
A CHEAT

"So there's a new baby at your house. Elsie"
 "No, maam, 'tant a-tall It's all red and. creased, and blsSe Us second hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-20
REPUBLICAN RALLY
County Gathering at
Dover Court House,
March z

Dover. Me, Feb. 19.-The first gun
in the 1918 campaign of the Republi-
cans in Piscataquis county will be fired
March Z, when a meeting of the coun-
tv and town committeeman of the
county will be held in the court house
ir this town. Reports from various sec
tons Of the county will be heard and
other business transacted at the morn
ing session which will convene at 1890
o'clock.
In the afternoon there will be some
sreechmaking and it is hoped that
Governor Carl Z. Milliken will be
present and make a speech. The Gov
einor has not been in Piscataauis
county since the 1916 campaign, and
that he will be given a warm welcome
by his many admirers i'll this county
goes without saying. Everyone inter-
ested in the success of the G. Q. 7. IS
invited to attend this together
meeting and to assist in formulating
plans for the prosecution of another
successful campaign this year.
Leading Republicans who have been
heard to express themselves are con-
fdent that this county will this year,
prove one of the Republican strong
holds of The State, and it is rumored
that scores of men who have hereto
fore supported the Democratic ticket
in this county are by no means sat
isfied with the workings of the De-
mocracy in this section, and are to
support the Republican nominees this
year.
In addition to the presence of Gov
crnor Milliken it is also expected that
Secretary q State Frank w. Ball will
be present. Mr.. Ball ia the 1916 cam
paign was at the head of the Piscata-
quis county organization. and his work
was so thorough and painstaking that
to him belongs much of the credit for
the handsome vote given the candi-
dates of mis- party at the September
election. Piscataquis Republicans are
looking to Secretary of State Ball for
some valuable hints as to the efficient
operation CT this years campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-20
BELFAST

The Waldo County Chapter was Wis
tied on Monday by Field Representa- :
tive Louis Smith, Jr, who is making
a tour of Maine in the interests of the
Red Cross and who attended the aft
ernoon meeting of the executive board
and later addressed the surgical dress
ings class and others in Memorial hall.
He also in the evening made a brief
speech in the Colonial theatre.
The executive board meeting was
held in the directors room in the City
National Bank with a large attend
ance. It was regretted that members
from the out of town branches were
unable to be present. Mrs. James c.
Durham read the minutes of the last
meeting. which were approved and
Miss Isabel gave a brief report of the
financial status.
She reported on hand $685., of
which $316.08 was received from the
Red Cross week, just passed, including
gifts amounting to $780, The war fund
is 5000 Since Sept. l, the chapter has
expended for yarns sl62o43, for gauze
S'0l.96, and for outing flannel, s529.34,
q total expenditure for materials of
S2.e63.47. 1t was voted to hold execu-
tive board meetings hereafter twice a
month. instead Of once, the meetings
to occur m the first and second Tues
days at 4 o'clock. The meeting then
adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-20
VASSALBOko

GETCHELL'S CORNER-NIyron S.
Turner attended the National Gamers
Convention held in Boston last week.
Mrs. w. w. Nash entertained the
Whist club last Thursday evening.
There We're five tables. The house
was prettily decorated in red. The
score cards were heart shaped, also
hearts was the trump for the evening.
Refreshments were served consisting
of cake, doughnuts. brownies and cof-
fee. A fine time was enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. :. Turner and chill
dren. also Miss Ida Pinkham, were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs w. V.
Nash.
Mrs. Lillian Heath is i'll with a cold.
Miss Margaret Durham and Miss
Helen Prescott were in Waterville re-
Gently.
Roy Smith of Portland was a caller
in this place last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Goldsmith were
Sunday guests at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Dallas Salisbury
Mrs. Ray Goldsmith will entertain
the Whist club Wednesday evening,
Feb. 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-20
SMITHFIELD

Miss Bertha Dudley closed A very
profitable term of school at the White
house school house. The following pu-
pills were not tardy. dismissed or alb
sent during the term: Charlie Dudley.
Leroy Morrow, Evelyn Mosher and
Ethel Moshcr.
Mrs Mary Dudley returned from
Monmouth after n weeks visit with
her sister. Mrs. Frank Waugh.
Mrs. Edgar Stevens is i'll.
Frank and Merits Stevens of All
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Stevens on
Sunday.
Van Hartford is i'll with pneumonia.
Otis Holmes passed the week lend
with his mother. Mrs. II. l.. Holmes.
Leslie Bickford passed the Weekend
at his home, accompanied by Harold
Holmes from Skowhegan where they
are working.
Neal Harlow made a business trip TO
Waterville Saturday.
George and Wallace Morrow made a
business trip to WaterNilic Saturday.
Considerable compla int is being made
about the road leading to the village.
Two single teams were recently cap
sized there and the occupants thrown
OFT. Owe was an Oakland team, the
horse was frightened and started fo''
home hut fortunately was caught.
Frank Lawrence was behind them and
picked up their groceries and tied up
their sled so they could get home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-20
army DRAFT
TREATIES GO
TO The SENATE

Washington, Feb. 19.-Treaties be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain and the United States and Can
ada to govern the application of the
army draft to citizens Of each coun-
try residing in the other We're sent TO
the Senate today by Secretary Ian
sing. They were signed by Mr. Lansing
and Earl Reading. who affixed his sig
nature to the documents as his first
official act in the Office of British high
commissioner and special amba ssador
10 the United States.
Under the treaties, the United States
may apply the draft law to British sub
jects and Canadians living in this coun
try between the ages of 20 and %. the
British draft limits. While Great Brit
ain and Canada may draft resident
citizens of the United States from
to q years old Similar conventions are
now being negotiated by the state de
partment with France and other co
beiligerent nations.
BY the enforcement of the American
British treaty. it is expected that more
than 100000 men in this country will
be made liable to service while at
least $4,000 will be affected 10y the
American Canadian treaty.
Estimates place the number of draft
age Americans in England at approx
imately $4,000 and in Canada at about
$4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-20
PALMYRA

J. Q. Fortier, II. II, Turner and A.
J. Leavitt left Monday for Derby,
where they have employment in con-
struction Of a new telegraph line.
Mrs. Belle ParRman went to Pitts
field Tuesday, where she has employ
ment in the home of Dr. Trickey.
;. d. Parkman is i'll from an attack
Of the grip.
Mrs Alice Turner is improving from
her recent illness.
Mrs Cora Hammons Of Portland was
called here by the critical illness of
her mother.
Mrs. G. 4. Leavitt is a little improved
but still seriously i'll.
J. c. Millett received post card
shower on February IA and he much
appreciates the kindness of his friends
The ladies living near Marsh Cor
ner met Thursday at Mrs. A. c. Park
mans for Red Cross work. At pres
ent they are making a hospital quilt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-20
Dexter

Judge Freeman D. Dearth has an
nounced that he will be a candidate for
nomination as State Senator on the
Republican ticket IT. the primaries In
June. The announcement of the can
didacy Of Judge Dearth followed many
requests made TO him by his friends
that ne seek the senatorial nomination
this year.
Mrs. Georgia Dole widow of the late
Henry Dole of this town, suffered a
severe shock of paralysis Tuesday
morning and at a late hour had not
recovered consciousness. Her condi-
ton is considered serious and little
hope IS entertained for her recovery
Mrs. Dole has long been prominent
in the Women's Literary Society and
other we'll known local organizations
and was one of the prominent women
of the town.
y large attendance is expected on
Wednesday evening when a hearing
will be held in Town hall before the
members Of the Public Utilities Com
mission regarding the alleged ineffi-
cheney of the passenger service main
tanned by the Maine Central Railroad
on the FoXcroft branch. The petition
ers ask that the Maine Central oper-
ate its afternoon passenger train on
an earlier schedule which will per-
nit its departure from Foxcroft at l
O'Clock. giving connection at New
port junction for Portland and Bos-
ton. There will be large attendance
of Dexter people and good sized dele
cations arc expected from Dover, Fox
croft, Cornna and Newport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-20
Senator Townsend Finds
Defects in Railroad Bill

eminent ownership OF railroads was ad-
vocated by the California senator and by
Rep. Stephens.
Townsend Points out Defects
Senator Townsend pointed out many al
legged defects in the bill asserting that
il was not understood by many commit
tee members and that the railroads are
supporting the measure in expectation OF
rate increases. He said he doubted
whether the government could enforce
the the provision prohibiting railroads
from having dividends higher than their
regular rates.
Representative Sims urged particular!
the adoption of provisions giving the
President power to establish rates ana 10
retain control of the carriers two years
after peace is declared. He asserted that
government control should disrupt private
MANAGEMENT as little as possible
Senator Norris criticized what he term
ed excessive compensation provided for
the railroads and said the provision FOR
rate-making by the President were "un-
necessary and unwise.'
In neither body today was there large
attendance for the discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-20
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, capt Hugh Doyle.
William |. Stirling Of Watervine was
the guest on Tuesday OF friends IN
camp
Michael r. Curtin has been granted q
furlough 70 visit relatives il Portland.
William 4. Paine has returned from
furlough 70 Chicopee Mass.
The moving picture program FOR
Wednesday night includes Miss Marguer-
ite Clark in Bans Burglar and a com
edy entitled Moving"
About . friends Of Rev. @. II. Temp,o
net laSt evening q Or. Harry stirphons
and proceeded % Mr.. Temples quarters
where he was rendered birthday sur
prise party. cards aud pool We're plavel
and refreshments consisting of ice cream
cake and fancy crackers were served. NJ
Temple was presented a fine smoking 81.