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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
PITTSFIELD

Word was received here Wednes-
day, Nov. 12 of the death OF Mrs.
Knowles. one Of Thorndike's highly
esteemed residents whose death oc-
CURED during the day at the age of
ter. Mrs. Fred Gates. The funeral
service was held at 1880 4. NJ. Fri
day in Thorndike.
Mrs. s. Jennie Ross. past depart
ment president of the W. r. c. was
in Newport Thursday. Nov. 12, where
she attended the annual inspection Of
H. G. Libby Corp, No. SIS. Of which
she is a member.
Mrs. Annie F. Simmons Of Rock
land, field secretary of w. s. s. work
for the L. s. treasury department in
Somerset, Knox, Waldo and Lincoln
counties and Mrs. William Murchie
Of Calais. field worker for Penobscot
and Aroostook counties We're guests
at the Lancey house. Thursday, Nov.
13. where they with Mrs w. n. Far
rington held meeting with Mrs.
Nellie n. Hunnewell, director of the
W. 3. s. work in Somerset county.
Mrs. Simmons was a visitor in Brooks
and Unity during the day and was on
her way to Harmony in the interest
Of the work. when she changed her
plans Friday morning on learning of
the sudden illness Of her mother in
Rockland. She left on the early
morning train for that city. Mrs.
Murchie, who addressed a meeting Of
the Woman's club in Dexter Wednes-
day evening left Friday for Bangor.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MCGOWAN and
family Of Ashland with Mr. Me-
Cowan's brother have located in
Pittsfeld. where they have pur-
chased the farm Of Dominick Cain
chette on the Burnham road.
D. Lewis Allen a former resident OF
this town was calling on friends here
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

Bsn;on schools together with the
school committee and superintendent.
The teachers Of Lawrence High school
viii also be present. Miss Florence
Hale OF the State Educational depart
ment will be the principal speaker OF
the evening. A sacial evening viii
fellow.
Methodist Church: The services win
be held at the usual hour. Rev. W. H
Tarney taking for his morning sub
.ecr, THE Compassionate God" In the
evening his subject will be Jesus. the
Savior of Men,. Beginning Sunday eve
ming there will be a week of Win By
Chum meetings. Mr.. Varney beng the
first to speak The speakers for the
week will be as follows: Monday, Rev.
H. L. Nichols Of Wayne: Tuesday. Rev.
Paul Tilton o; Wayne; Wednesday, Rev.
c. o. Perry Of Hallowell: Thursday.
Rev. W. P. Holman of Oakland: Fri
day. Rev. E. H. Brewster of Auburn:
Sunday evening, Rev. e. p. Pierce Of
Watervi1le.
Miss Terne Ross Of Pittsneld is
the guest of her uncle, W. E. Briggs
Of Newhall street She is accompa-
MED by her friend, Miss Frances
kerdell also Of Pittsfeld.
NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Snow
Of Fairfield were callers in this place
Sunday.
Marshall Clifford and family of
Clinton passed Sunday in this place
with relatives.
Mrs. Harriet Ward. who il caring
for Mrs. Lydia Hoxie. passed Sunday
in Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Atwood were
in Fairfield Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Clifford and
daughter Amy were Sunday visitors
in this place.
Mrs Lydia Hoxie, who has been Ill
Tor a long time. is much better 50
she sits up little while each day.
J. E. Hoxie. who has been very Ill
with a carbuncle, is reported as be-
irs more comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
PALMYRA

WV - vSoso tVOu1p8OH
Mrs. Eesta Emma THOMPSON of
Palmyra. passed away Thursday
night at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. F. T. Palmer in Skowhesan.
Mrs. Thompson was q daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Stevens
OF Parkman and was 50 years, S
months and IS days of age. IN early
life she vas married - frederick W.
Thompson who died In 1912. In 1882
the family moved to this town where
the deceased has always resided. She
was kind hearted woman, always
ready to help in time Of need. She
was a member Of the woman's
Wednesday club. She is survived by
one son. Charles Everett Thompson
Of Lewiston. Mrs. Minnie Robinson Of
Newport, Mrs. Susie Palmer of
Skowhegan and. Mrs Lillian Cole Of
this town. Two little daughters. Cora
and Hattie. died in childhood. The
funeral arrangements have not been
announced.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

movement in an "emergency." the
section was attacked by members
as "a robbery OF state rights"
Early in the evening session, op-
ponents Of the section scored a par
tial ;pictors when by a vote OF SIS to
50 they forced adoption of an amend
ment. offered by Representative
Sweet, expressly providing that
state railroad commissions would
retain the authority. as limited only
by the state police powers, to re-
quire Just and reasonable lre.s nr
and passenger service" and distri-
button OF equipment for intra-state
traffic.
. This amendment takes the vitality
out Of the car service act" 6leclar-
ed Chairman Eseh. opposing the pro-
posal of the Iowa members.
Il, hamstrings the federal author
ity"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
RAIL, WORKERS
Continues from PAGE Ons)

each IL Establishes an adjustment boar
and appeal commission. No penalty
against strRe or lockout is imposed
and membership on all six of the boa 'Is
would be restricted 20 the workers aad
their employees and divided equally ae-
tween then.
Both the roads and the employees
would be decided by. the plan as writ.
ten into the bill. TO exert every re,-
sonatls effort and adopt every avail
able means to avoid an interruption"
OF traffic and to this end the three
boards OF adjustment would be create,
these being substantially the same as
. those existing under the railroad ad.
min istrA;icn. Railway executives would
name four. SIX and four representa-
fives. respectively, as members Of ,hose
boards.
Corresponding 10 each bo1,rd
There also would be SGT up a commits
sion to consider appeals, which could
te sent to them by half the men,
bers Of a beard These commissions
would be OF the same size as the
boards, with the select method Of
with quality CT membership between
boards and commissions pronlD,,ed.
Headquarters Of all six tribunals
would be in Washington After de-
termining the machinery for adjust
inS labor disputes, the house became
involved in a more bitter fight. CEN
tering about extension Of the inter-
state commerce commission author
aty in regulating car service, WHICH
was carried into the night session.
Before the fight became saarp,
however. the House without objec-
ton approved a change in existing
commerce law 80 tha, the interstate
commerce commission may. upon It's
own Initiative. compel q division Of
Joint rates 50 as not to -unduly pre-
fer or prejudice any participating
carries"
Short lines II 10 refrain from
making complaint against their
trunk line connections for fear Of
giving offense," declared Chairman
Esch, erpu'ain!ng the necessity Of
the change
AS soon as the section proposing
extension of the interstate commerce
commission authority over car SER
vice had been read. several mem
bere. particularly those from Texas,
sought TO prevent its adoption. Be-
cause Of broadening the definition Of
car service" and giving the COM
mission complete control Of traf1ie
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

James Thompson Of Lutec. s2.
whose oldest son is y. and the
youngest but H. is one OF the most
interesting old men in this vicinity.
as well as the oldest in point Of
years. Mr.. Thompson was born in
the famous granite town Of st.
George, n. B.. in 1927. when that
place was a pioneer settlement. He
lived for time in the fishing village
of New River and later at Blacks
Harbor, moving from that town to
Lubec. where he now lives with his
daughter near the factory of the
Union 6ardine Co. He was married
at the age Of 20. Large families
were the rule then. and his own was
no exception. as he had by the first
wife twelve children, Ave boys and
seven girls. His second marriage was
even more fruitful. as he became the
father of another family OF seven
teen. eight boys apd nine girls. OF
the first marriage ten children are
living. and about so grandchildren.
OF the second marriage eleven child
rem are alive. the oldest So, the
youngest II. His daughter with
whom ne lives has been the mother
OF seventeen. Five Of his descend
ants enlisted in the recent world war.
In the Canadian forces and one In
the American army. In % years Of
seafaring and fishing. with farming
on the side. Mr. Thompson has had
occasion to call doctor but once,
when he had the measles. and has
been confined to the house but four
days in all that time. He is still able
to work. and can, on oeca sions. exc
cute lively jig. He has never taken
any particular pains to prolong his
life or preserve his health. but has
used tobacco and on occasion. when
it seemed appropriate. has used
liquor. but never to excess. He takes
a lively interest in everything that is
going on, and believes that he will
live to be a Hundred unless some ac-
eident occurs. Mr.. Thompson met
recently friend Of his boyhood days
who is now past the century mark.
and says that he knew him, although
they had not met for seventy years.
He is rugged Example Of the sturdy
Scotch Irish settlers that came to
the Provinces in the early days, and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
WEST GARDINER

POND ROAD-E. L. Norton visit
ed relatives in Auburn Sunday.
Mrs. Cole is visiting relatives in
Lewiston for a few days.
Mrs. Gertrude Spaulding has sold
her dog Trojan to parties in Grotton,
VT.
Mr. Neice and friend Of Farming
ton were the weekend guests Of c.
II. limerick.
Mrs. Earnest Shepard and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles Moore of Bath were
The week end guests Of W. r. Buker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
FAIRFIELD
Swett.Wiliiams

Miss Sarah williams and Warren
SWEET were quietly married last eve
ming at the home of the brides sis
ter. Mrs. Clarence Coney Of Water
willie. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. F. F. Foshay at 7.30 o'clock.
the double ring service being used.
The couple were attended By Mr. and
Mrs. Coney. The bride was dressed
in a dark blue suit and hat to match
Following the ceremony refresh
ments were served in the dining
room which was very prettiiy dec
Grated with calendulas and chrws-
anthemums. Mr.. and Mrs SWEET
went directly to their home on Wes-
tern avenue which they have just
furnished.
Mrs SWEET has lived the greater
part of her life in this town. After
graduating from school she taught
school In town for several years.
later going to Bridgewater. Mass,
where she taught for a year. Mr..
SWEET has been engaged as manual
training teacher at Lawrence High
school for several years. During the
war he was stationed at a military
hospital in Spartansburg, n. c.
Their many friends unite in wish
ing them all success and happiness
in the future.
George V. Chapman Of North Fair
field. who has been visiting his sis
ter in town. has gone to Gardiner
where he will be the guest of his
brother, Wilmont Chapman.
Miss Margret Totnan will return
TO Oak Grove today. after passing a
short time at her home on Lawrence
avenue.
Mrs. A. r Taylor Of Fort Fairfield
is a CUES, at the home IF Mr.. and
Mrs. 4. II. Glidden.
Mrs George Smell vase rendered a
surprise party at her home on West
the members Of the Woman Relief
Corps. She was presented with a
beautiful picture by Mrs. Chas.
Johnson in behalf Of the members. A
social evening was passed and re-
{ treshments were served
The football games Of the season
will be played this afternoon on the
Colby field when Lawrence high
school will play with Waterville high.
Both teams are working for the game
ard an exciting game is looked for
ward to.
dinner party was held last eve
ming az the home Of Miss cienys
Crawford. The dining rooms were
preItiiy decorated ard several
course dinner served, followed by 4
social evening. Those present were
the Misses Winona and Helen Pol
lard. Nurial Brophy, Muria: c.idien.
Ruth Mcclellan and the hostess. Miss
Crawford.
II. P. Rhines Of Boston was re-
cent business caller in town.
Mrs. Frank ChagnoH IS passing a
few days in Skowhegan with re,a-
tives.
George Litchfieid of Augusta was
recently calling on friends in town.
Mrs. L. H. Kinney and son. Win
sion. who have been the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Glidden. has g.n.I
20 Boston.
Dr.. and Mrs. John Shaw have gone
, 10 Canaan, where they will pass the
Weekend
chicken pie supper vii! be held
I a, the Benton Grange hall on Wednes-
. day evening az O'Clock. Feilowin g
, tie supper q reception Will te held
a. o'clcck for the teachers Of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
Couidn't Go Wrong.

Toward the end. Of Nat Gocdwin's
series Of marriages-while he was
for the moment without a wife-he was
obliged enc day to answer a number of
ofiicial questions. He hurriedly put
down the answers. until he came to one
which read
Are you married. single. or di-
vo.ced?"
He pondered over this for some time.
Finally. his look of worriment van.
ished. Beneath the question he wrote
the answer. "Yes"-EvsTy body's Maya
z.ne.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

A fnilk can with a wooden stopper.
picked from the gutter by a street
railway starter in Worcester and put
under the mail-box at the corner OF
Pleasant and Main SITS. Worcester,
three weeks ago. has stayed there
untouched ever since.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
Punishment Fitted the Crime

a lone moter-cyclist, hot. goggled.
dusty. and ha,less. stopped at a wayside
inn for refreshments and ordered
doughnuts and iced tea. Two washers
fer a nu,.' cried the waiter on his way
TO the kitchen for the tea.-Everyb BODY 8
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

Without strong affection and hu-
manity Of heart. and gratitude to
that Being whose code is mercy and
whose great attribute is benevolence
to all things that breathe. true hap
piness can never be attained.-Dick-
ems.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

Rev. o. E. Hamilton Of Mountain
Grove. No. an evangelist Of the
Christian Church. has Just made an
airplane flight Of le miles at cost OF
slco. from Mineral Wells, Tex, to
Whitewright. Tex. where he began
evanssliatic services The airplane
fare was paid by the consrsgat tion at
Mineral Wells.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

The Methodist Church at Shel.
bina Mo. was crowded at a meeting
announced in this notice: 1.-The pas
tor will ask the Apostle Paul some
questions as to his opinions Of Shell
bina's people. Hear Paul's startling
reply"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
For the Hopeless

He especially inyites those who have
tried other treatments and failed those
who are now treating month after month
without help. continuing to treat because
Of false encouragement; those who suffer
from any MALADY which has been pro.
nounced INcURABLE, and people who
have been told that they had Consump-
ton, Heart Trouble, Nervous Weakness,
or any disease, are all invited to call and
place themselves under his care during
this visit, and take advantage Of the
Free Otter,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

Three separate invitations are us'
ualiy sent to guests in China. Tns
first is dispatched several days before
the banquet, the second on the day IL
self. a. q reminder. and the thin
about an hour before the sit'ins
down to the table.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Jones
OF Boyne City. Mich. completely
emptied a glass of water that MS
Jones was about to raise to her lips
The glass was not knocked from he'
hand. nor was she injured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
Discipline.

An efi1cer in the - Division seeing
one OF his men limping painfully, in
qutred the reason.
well. sub. All was done kicked by q
mu-el."
Kicked by a mule. Why. GEORGE.
how did that happen.'
''Ah doan' know. suh All guess All
done fohgot to salute him."-Eysry-
body's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

Is fond Of relating incidents that
happened before a majority of his
acQuaintAnces were born.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

When Charles Anderson o. Ds'ro'
went TO look at a lot he boueh; sons
time ago h, found a new $iano home o.
IL Some improvement" Athertca
said He now seeks TO retain tire house
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

Postmaster Gates OF Morrisvilie. VT.
PICKED lemon from the plant in the
pos;of1ce window which measured Is by
3 inches and weighed one pound an 4
SIX ounces.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

thousand coal miners in Wyoming
are to return to work at once follow
ing a satisfactory settlement OF the
controversy between union leaders
and the operators here late today.
The terms Of settlement provide that
the men are to return to work on the
wage scale adopted later for use in
the central competitive field.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
LITCHFIELD

Mrs. n. E. Hattin went to Brockton.
Mass. Wednesday to visit relatives and
f,ierds.
Miss Amanda Archibald is the guest
OF Mrs. Julia Adams at the Corners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

There vas one native Eskimo in
the American Expeditionary Force.
George SagRak Of Ct. M,ehae,
Alaska, who wrote home In one OF his
letters from the trenches: I am try-
ing Just my best in under &hs firing
line certainly like to see Germans
lose the game and We are all rood
American boys very anxious to 10
over the top and give good punch.
ing to Germans"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

Willew Grove Is q village only a
few miles from Philadelphia, but Ira
Griner. farmer and potato buyer.
who has lived there nearly all his
life saw the city last week for thu
hrst time. He rode up to market On
a truckioad OF potatoes. reached
Philadelphia about 10 o'clock At
night aud returned home the psxt
morning about : o'clock. He win 70
again and take in the siGfts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
lt's Sosexv ouee.

First Scout-Whats the difference be.
TWEEN . cold in the nese aad q stree,
ear conduetof:
Second sceut-A cold stops the nese
and = conductor knows the steps.-
Boys Life for October.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

Colds Cause Headaches and Pains
Feverish Headaches and Body Pains
caused from cold are soon relieved by-
taking LAXATIVE BROMO QCININE
Tablets. There is only one "Bromo
the box. SC
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
sampIino the Cellar Stock.

Sampiing the Cellar Stock.
Has Bill changed much since he got
out Of the Army?''
"Not much. He still spends . great
deal Of his time In a dugout."-The
Home Sector.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
], FRASER BARBRicK, N. D.

physician, Surgeon and Specialist. For seven
ysars Teacher and Professor in the California
Eclectic Medical College. Graduate Cincin-
natl, 1885: Atlanta, 1900; Los Angeles, 1910;
Post Graduate New York Policlinic, 1912;
N. Y. p. G., 1s0-S: Edinburg. London and
Paris, lS12; Vienna and Harvard, f9l3 Ex.
President and member Of various medical and
scientific societies. As Teaches. Writer and
6pee;Aiist his reputation 10 International
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
ornament Address and Laboratory, 2o ShaWmt Avenue Boston, Mass.

Sko"hesan House. Tuesday, Nov" 18th from 10 to
Watervie Emwood Wednesday, Nov 18th from 10 to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15

4 bolt Of lightning which snter.a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-15
READ HIS CREDENTIALS

For ths bsae1a Of those who may not know
him veil. the following credentials will ena-
ble the patient to Judge whether the Doctor
\ QualiAed 70 cure him or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
WARS EFFECT ON ROADS FINANCES
 SHOWN IN REPORT
Operating Revenues TOtaled Nearly Five Billions in 1918, Highest in
 History
By Associated Press


 Washington, February 1L--The effect of war on railroad expenses, revenues and net earnings was shown today by the interstate commerce commissions final report on the earnings of l95 principai $l,000,0O0 or more in 1918.
 Operating revenues amounted to $4913,- 319,000 the highest in history. and $s63. 0oo,000 more than the s4,050, ,46S, 900 of the previous year. Operating expenses rose proportionatey more, however, to 4,006, S04,0oo. or sl,14S, 100000 more than the $2,S5s,o ,o0o,o00 of the previous year. Operat- ing income, which is the difference be- tween revenues and expenses. with de- duction for ordinary taxes, amounted to s7l9 l5e,000, but because of other ad- justments on account of car and facility rents the net increase to the railroad administration from operations amount ed to only $690, ,41S,O0O.
 These figures are somewhat different from those reported by the railroad ad- ministraton. which reported federal n- come as $6S8, GOO GOO.
 Revenues were placed at $4S42, GOO, GOO and expenses at $4,OO0, ,OO0, 900 by the rail- road administrators statisticians.
 The net income in 1917 was $974,77S, ,0o0. or $2S4, 900 greater than last year.
 The result of increased freight and pas senger rates was shown by the interstate commerce commissions report that freight revenues in 1918 amounted to g, ,000,- coo, as compared with s2.S34,0o0.0o0 in 1912, and passenger revenues to $1. .031 ,000,00o as compared with ss27 0oOOo in 1917.
 All expense items showed marked in- creaseS.
 The averaSe number of miles operated during the year was 234,O22. or 1928 more than in 1917.
 For the eastern district, operating rev. enues were g, ,230, 900 600; expenses. $l,9li- OO0O00 and net income for the govern ment $209, ,600,00O For the western dis trict revenues were $i 1899, 100000: expenses. $1, ,089 GOO, 900, and net federal income, $334.- 0O0,OOO.
 For the southern district revenues were s7S3ooo.ooo; expenses. $eoS ,0ooooo, and net income $l46, GOO, GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
DEBATE ON LEAGUE OF NATIONS
 ID BEGIN DESPITE
 WILSON'S REQUEST
Poindexter Plans to Open Attack Wednesday on Con- stitutiOn and Address
 Will Likely Cause a
 General Debate
By Associated Press

Washington, February IF. Debate on the constitution of the league of nations probably will begin i'll the Senate within a day or two, despite President Wilson $ request that discussion be postponed until after he has conferred with members of the Senate and House foreign re- lations committees at the White House February 26.
 Senator Poindexter of Washington, re- publican, who recently issued a state. ment sharply crticizing several features of the league plan, intends to open the attack Wednesday. His address is ex- pected to precipitate general debate, but whether members of the foreign relations committee will participate appears doubt fui, as most of them apparently are dis posed to accede to the Presidents re- quest.
 Senator Cummins of Iowa also expects to speak during the week. Other sena- tors reported to be planning criticism are Reed of Missouri and Gore of Okla homa, democrats; Senator Borah of Ida ho, a republican member of the foreign relations committee, also is said to be desirous of expressing his wives at an early date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
SATISFACTION EXPRESSED
By Associated rress


 London, February 1a-(British Wireless Service)-Two leading British legal au- thorities, Lord Buckmaster and Baron Parmoor, who have taken prominent part in advancing the cause of a league of nations, today expressed satisfaction with the covenant of the league of na- tions as laid before the peace conference. Lord Buckmaster is 8 former lord chan cellor and Lord Parmoor is the judicial member of the privy council.
 Lord Buckmaster says that the scheme is sufficient and he believes it will en- dure. He added:
 Had all diplomatic documents that preceded this war been published in Ger many and had thsce been six months time tor ~releetion;- 1 doubt If even the German government coudl have forced it's people to fight Lies may live through night and day as well, but truth and justice must in the end prevail. I believe in a league of nations and regard it's establishment as one of the great accom- plishments in the history of the world
 Lord Parmoor said the chief points of the draft, apart from the organization of the league, are the proposals for dis armament and publicity.