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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

graft and unholy profits are being
operated at public expense.
TO restore confidence. 100 p. c.
loyalty. and respect for constituted
authority. IL the big job Of Republic
can statesmen now. az in the past.
1t has always been the Republican
privince and Job since 1t was founded
for that purpose. No other party
has proven character. purpose and
ability to attract the biggest states
men. the finest minds and the clean
est hands.
Bolshevim viii slowly disappear
as one after another Of the political
cancers Of a half dozen years
growth. are cut out and burned in
the fires Of public resentment and in
dtEnation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

When we read that i've or six
prominent dry leaders in America
have been denied passports to Eng
land by our Government. at the re-
quest OF the British Government, be-
cause Of the Lack Of food in Eu-
rope" and then reflect that even
during the darkest period Of the war
England continued to make billions
Of pounds Of food-stuffs into beer. we
are inclined to think thot or two,
even though We do not say It. But
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10 still q jewel!
-lntercollegiate Statesman.
Maybe they're afraid somebodyll
smuggle back a copy Of open COW
enants openly arrived at"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
An Editorial Man Of Letters.
: (Boston Transcript

Graduate Of Bowdoin. College: for
forty five years sharing the success
and carrying forward the traditions
of the New York Sun aud contFibut.
ing powerfully to them both;
straight-thinking. hard. hitting and
clear-headed American, with equal
hatred for sham and for false doe
trine,, gladly admit you to the de-
gree Of Doctor of Letters in this
university" This was the cherac-
terization of Edward Page Mitchell
with which President Nicholas NuS-
ray Butler Of Columbia University.
prefaced his, presentation Of the
honorary degree of Lit. d. to the
editor Of the Sun. The description Is
pat and terse enough to have come
from the Sun ftself-though natural
~ it could never have been there.
1t is. however, Tar too terse to tell
the whole story Of the remarkable
New Englan1er who has kept up the
Suns traditions Of bard hitting while
softening its old-time. aspertties. The
tribute makes no. account. OF the
minism which Mr.. Mitchell has put
upon the Sun-a touch. which he
could not help imparting. since the
thing is in his nature and his cul-
ture. 1t is possible that the Sun has
contained as many "gTinds" on Bos-
ton during Mr.. Mitchelrs administra-
ton as during that of any predeces-
sor: but has there been .one which
Gid not in some delicate way add to
Boston's distinction: The SUI. in
deed, has never been so straight
thinking" as it has been under Mr..
Mitchell, but the Butler tribute
nigh have emphasized also the great
service which he has rendered to the
cause of good newspaper English
while he has sat in the editorial
chair. He has been there the angel
with the flaming sword. guarding the
gates Of our speech: and it is matter
for pride that this weapon Of strong
and bold defence Mr.. Mitchell took
with him to New York from Bowdoin
and from Boston.
In awarding to this brilliant and
modest journalist the degree Of Doc
tor Of Letters. Columbia has hon
ored its degree as we'll as the man.
reminding the scholastic world that
IN this age there can be no higher
service to letters than the careful,
clever. scholarly. fair. and straight
thinking, hard hitting conduct Of
the editorial page of great news
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
CANAAN

Mrs. Daniel Getchell and utt,.
daughter OF :WaterviAe passed sew
efal days the past week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Getchell.
Mrs. Fiae'd Mitchell 10 gaining
slowly. ., e:
Marguerite Peavey is 1T home after
passing several weeks at the home OF
her sister. Mrs. Dora Ames in Fair.
deld. .s. -.
Friends here were saddened Ia
hear Of the deathlo Mn. wa,tev
aenson, which occurred in Fairfield
saturday morning after short III.
ness ..r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartveu Peayev ver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

and it cured me. I keep house and
am able to do my work now. I Ger.
tainly praise your medicine. Mrs.
SuDA OIDFATHR, 548 West Second
Street, Mishawaka, Ind.
Women who suffer from such all.
ments should not continue to drag
ground and 90 their work under such
conditions, but profit BY the exper.
ience of Mrs. Oldfather and thousands
ct others who have tried this famous
200. and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and
found relief from such suffering. If
complications exist write the Lydia
e. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
The result of their 40 years exper.
fence in advising women on this sub.
jest i at your leryiee,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

THE necessity for pussyfooting
around Carranza has vanished" says
tho Sentinel Well. we should hope
1t had. and what's more we should
like to know when it ever existed.
II anybody ever heard the wrong
noise It was the pussyfoottng bunch
Of government amateurs that said
to Mexico:
DO so and 80"
We won't" said Mexico.
All right, don't do 1t. VIM be
cbeyed."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
BENTON

EAST-Noah Paul and Thomas
German were in Albion on business
Thursday.
Colby CARL and Roy Pendexter
were callers In Waterville recently.
Roy Martin Of Winslow is work.
ing for E. A. Walker.
Mrs. Jennie Randall has returned
home from Gray hospital where she
has been receiving treatment.
Roy Pendexter has accepted en-
ployment at the wooden mill in Wa
terville.
The schools in town have closed
for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
There's Hope.
philadelphia PresS)


President Wilson doesn't appear to
be as much out Of touch with things
in this country as he said in his re-
cent message cabled to Congress he
was. We read that he filed at the
foreign cable Office the names of'two
thousand post ONCE appointees. and
the number clogged the wires to such
an extent that all matters had to
wait. Whoever made the complaint
did not know. Of course. how i'm
portant it is that the party shall get
the post Offices just as soon a. the
telegraph can bring them. or he
probably would never have men
toned the delay in other messages.
The fact that the President over
that in handing out jobs to deserv-
ing Democrats over here is reassur-
ing. 1t inspires the hope that he
will soon get in touch with enough
Of this country to hear what the
anarchists are doing with their
bombs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
Editorial Comment
Same Flabby Policy?
Bfddeford Journal)

Our state department has refused
to permit Carranza troops to cross
Arizona, New Mexico and Texas for
the purpose Of fighting the Villa
forces on the ground that the force
which it was proposed to move was
not large enough to provide protec-
ern Mexico. This reason. or excuse.
needs explaining. II Americans in
northern Mexico are in so great dam
ger, why doean't the United States
government make some move for
their protection? Have we no troops
available for this purpose: Or are
we to continue our habby Mexican
policy in the hope that the league
Of nations will assume the response
bility?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
War Department,
WaShington. June 4. 1919

War Department,
Washington. June 4. 1919
This is merely to inquire whether the
collection of photographs Of war &C.
tivities for the Official pictorial files is
progressing. This collection might we'll
include such pictures as were taken Of
your locality and the celebrations incl
dent to the return of soldiers from the
war.
We are. Of course. very much inter-
ested and are looking forward to the
receipt of very complete and repre-
sentative series from your city.
Very sincerely,
c. w. WEEKS.
Colonel, General Staff,
Chief, Historical Branch. W. p. D.
BY ROWAN P. LEMLY
Major, Infantry. U. S. A.,
o. /. c.. Pictorial Section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

Anonymous communication mailed
in Portland: Only enclosure Fon-
taine Fox cartoon from Boston Globe
showing somewhat cumbersome
human figure with an er-ah-wel,
a bellicose veranda under which a
chicken is hiding) sprinkling a gar
den. The inscription was: THE
Worlds Most Daring Chicken Comes
Over from Next Door and Takes a
Mean Advantage Of Mr.. Smiths Fig
ure" Our unknown correspondent
had changed Smiths" to Owens
Now WHAT could he or she have
meant?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

in Fairfield Monday @ 49,.
funeral Of Mrs. Peavey
Walter Benson. A
Mrs. Lillian Mason of MAs a
passing a week with M'S'
Reed. al,
Mrs. Azuba Burrl., has IN IN.
Pittsfield to visit for a lev
kcr old home. =. 4
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur 7.'" anil
Friday from New HaH:pS'''
at Almon Smiths. ,.,l
Misses verna and Edna -,
joyed a short vaca -" - r1|
past week. from their sc''
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
Where Is the Wheat TO Co?

NEW OIh sum
Mr. Hoover estimates that the
United States will not export from
this seasons crop Of wheat and rye
together more than 47o.000,000 BUSH
els. What, then. will become of the
rest of our surplus crop? Shall it be
fed to the pigs? Or shall it be al
lowed to lie and rot in the national
granaries?
Present indications are for an
American wheat crop alone Of a full
billion and a quarter OF bushels. or
more. The spring crop is counted
upon to yield approximately 100000
900 bushels Anything like relative
increase of winter wheat would send
the total of the two crops we'll above
a billion and a quarter. But count 1t
at the fiat billion and quarter
wheat alone.
In recent years this country has
been accustomed to figure the wheat
requirements for home consumption
in round numbers at 100000 BUSH
els a month. If the American people
are going to consume Of this years
crop SOC, 600 COO bushels. even at high
prices, what is the Government going
to do with the remaining 650.00o.oo0
bushels?
Mr.. Hoover estimates that at the
very least Canada, Argentina, Aus
tralia and minor countries will be
able to export 40o.ooo,00o bushels;
and at the same time he estimates
that Europe, exclusive Of Russia Will
-; 0f 700 nm nm
bushels of wheat and rye together,
with a possible maximum of SoO.eOe.-
900 bushels. Now. if we take the ng-
ures at the maximum-S50,00 600, 600
and if we forget the'rye put in to
make up that maximum Of 100000
bushels. then the 400,0o0,00 bushels
of Canada. Argentina, Australia, etc..
seem to leave this country with an
export market OF only .4o0.OOo.0oV
bushels. At the other estimates II
might be no more than 00.oo0.00o.
Are we to assume, therefore. tnat
the higher the price of bread goes the
more of it the American people Will
consume? Certainly they have got to
do some tall consuming II they can
get away with their normal 6OO,Ooo.-
600 bushels and on top OF all that
200 100000 to S5o.000.0oO bushels
more. Is it possible that high prices,
inordinate prices. are such sharp
ener of bread appetites as that? And
if it is possible should it not be an
ineradicable blot on the name OF
this Government to make the Ameri-
can people eat their daily bread at
famine prices when the country,s
eranaries and warehouses will DC
urstins with their glut Of wheat?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
Major shorey's Tribute
(p-;ohtor News)

In announcing the demise. at Az
eusta, Of Frederick Brown. coioreo'
at age IS, the Augusta Journal gives
a sketch, very creditable to the de-
ceased, and. connecting the name OF
the editor Of The News Herewith.
with some inaccuracies. he is moved
to make reference thereto. explana-
tory. Quoting from his army diary:
On the 31st Of May, 1862. We landed
at Carrolton. La. some twelve miles
above New Orleans. on the Missis-
sippis Here We became very in
timately acquainted with an immense
colored population. ''contraband
Of war" former slaves. but while un-
der our flag and within our camps.
"freed-people." and among other
luxuries. even the privates had one
or more negro walters. Coming from
the plantations and even miles In
the interior. there were hundreds and
thousands to be fed, clothed. cared
for.
A very bright lad. say II years Of
age. was he whose decease IS above
mentioned. The line officers Of the
company combined to give him en-
ployment. and for about two years
he served them. the company at the
cook tent. and in various other lines.
Two summers in Louisiana. a winter
on the Southern Texas coast. on the
Red River campaign. and finally to
the Potomac. in 1864. With the reei-
ment he came to Maine on its
Veteran Furlough. Two Maine regi-
ments which had served in the
campaigns aforementioned came to-
gether. as ORGANIZATIONS. rendezvous
at Augusta while the officers and en-
listed men were at their homes. The
writer. Acting Adjutant Of the FIJI
teenth. was made the custodian OF
the property and affairs Of both regi-
ments. and for month was there de-
tanned. with no end Of business.
Young Brown was his chief assistant.
notably in the care Of the saddle
horses. and it was here he attracted
attention and was eagerly sought
for. Never an enlisted man, he
surely did good service and was ever
highly esteemed. When the regi-
ments returned South. Brown re-
manned in Augusta. and for fifty and
five years has been a resident Of the
capital city. filing important posi-
tions. including that Of quarter.cen-
fury service Of the State at the
State House. winning a State PEN
sion by special LEGISLATION. He be-
came member Of the Fifteenth AS
ISOLATION and was one Of the proud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

Speaking Of boomerangs, one question
interesting students Of international az
Nations Is being injured by some Of its
fool friends more than it 10 being helped
along by some Of its fool critics.-NeW
York Herald.
Well. are the symphonies neutral
fools helping anything?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
JEFFERSON

NoRTH-Mrs. Ella F. Cooper OF
Jefferson is visiting a few days in
Bath. with her son. Ernest F. Coeper
Mrs. Flora M. Tillson Of Augusta: IN
visiting at the home Of her father
Lernuel ]. Cooper. -
Ray Tillson Of Augusta Wa. =,
town on Sunday calling on friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

NOT DO my Work
and l could not
get anything to
relieve me. A
physician treated
me, but it did no
good. I had been
in this condition
for three months
when I began
taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
tablet forml
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
Editors Letter Box
War Photographs

War photographs
Editor Kennebec Journal:
Some three months ago you were
kind enough to call the attention Of
our people to request from the War
Department for War Photographs
taken in Augusta depicting scenes
connected with our war work. for in
sertion in the Ohicial Pictorial Rec
ord.
Up to date have received not a
single photograph.
Today I am in receipt Of the fol-
lowing letter.
l hope it may stir interest.
1t would be shame for Augusta
not to be represented.
c. S. HICHBORN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

radius. messages from Germany as
we'll as other distant points being
clearly heard. 1t has not yet been
decided as to its future. but if it is
discontinued it will be entirely due
to lack Of needing it, rather than any
fault with the location as a suitable
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
Steamer island

Leaves Augusta every day a. ~
~; Hallowell ION signal. -, Ga'e:.
10; South Gardiner (oH slg.a.h 4
Cedar Grove. sos: Richmond. 81 y
$50: Arrives Boothhay Ea:A: u
u.0.
Return. leaves Boothtav Ha:;o' q
day at $50 P. NJ: Bata, 90. snE
Richmond, Cedar Grove and s,.a
diner on signal: Gardiner; 1--we.
s,gnai. Arrives a, Auggsa i nv
9.eleck P. =. James ORA. ~
frank 9. wiasa.e.. Ha..ows"'
Tosier. Gardiner: Agents
w. M. Sanbern, Augusta ny
Subject to delays and change
notice. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

est wearers Of its badge at the TO
unions. It was a shock to hear OF h's
demise and only absolute inaoiiity
deferred the writer from attending
the ohsequies. He will ever % AiRo'
ly remembered by the writer. VINO
was enabled to take him in charge
as a slave boy Of II and to note his
life in army and as a civilian Tor
seven and : nifty; years. He has
surely made good, -. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

Cruel for colds Is Inaee 81, 81
pint Of milk. one tablesp'ir-.s ,s
meal, sugar and sherr! y. hs'|
oatmeal with a little Ms" r.,
rest Of the milk. CooA :" ~
utss and add sugar ana
spoonfH Of shark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
Maine GOSSIP
Welcome Home

(To the Returned Soldiers)
From Tar strange streams and an alien
From the bayonet's thrust and the can
mons roar.
To bright home rivers. fields dear and
With JOY and with tears we welcome
We welcome you home.
From high adventure with ancient
From years in a day. and a year age
long,
home face,
To the dear Everyday and the sweet
We welcome you home.
From IN ~ tossing seas and from dreary
From toil-fiiled days. ana watch-nights
damp,
To build life new you have come, and
to make
A better world for the new li.e's sake.
We welcome you home.
To a country that never in vain has
The strong hand of he- sons. the stout
heart. the high thought,
To campaigns that never know arMls-
tice-
Our knights OF the future, our So.o!eIs
We welcome YOU home.
Louise Helen Coburn in Independent
Reporter
Skowhegan, Me.
1t is the opinion of the Maine law
court that the Jamaica ginger now
held in this case is an intoxicating
liquor within the meaning of Sec. Il
of Chap 127. R. S. 1t therefore fol-
lows that any sale thereof is an I'M
lawful sale, and any possession for
the purpose of sale is an unlawful
possession. r. c. Chap. 121. Section
q and Is. The mandate will be.
Judgment for the State. The liquors
and vessels are declared forfeited to
the State
This is the law court decision in
the somewhat famous Cumberland
county Jamaica ginger case OF State
Of Maine VS. intoxicating Liquors
and Vessels. Dolan and Furnival
Company. Claimant.
The liquors libeled consist Of a
quantity of each of three different
grades of Jamaica ginger. seized at
claimants extract manufacturing
plant in Portland. The three grades
claimed to be a medicinal prepara-
ton, made in accordance with the
formula prescribed by the United
States Pharmacopeia and containing
SO per cent Of alcohol and flavorinG
extracts containing respectively IS
and IS per cent Of alcohol.
The question presented was wheth-
er any or all Of the different grades
of extracts represented by said ex-
hibits are intoxicating liquors within
the meaning Of Revised Statutes.
The New England Division OF lne
American Nurses Association will
hold a convention on June IS. q and
IS at the Falmouth hotel. Portland.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged and all nurses are invited.
Major Kinsley of the L. S. Signal
service has been in Hou!ton for more
than week past on Experimental
work. reports the Times. AS is we'll
known wireless teiegraphy is in its
infancy and there are many imper-
fections which as yet have not been
overcome. Primarily Major Kinsley
came to Houlton to observe the eff
took place on Thursday and the ex-
periments which are being carried
on are along those lines. The Radio
station at Houlton is what is called
an Intelligence. station and is the
only one Of its kind: on the Atlantic
Coast and while they receive any
messages which are within reach of
their apparatus. it was established
entirely for Secret Service work. The
physical location Of this station is
ideal in every way and has a large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

AZ lsmpy Sees Il
What = Harvard professors wife Gays
to him when, he pulls in late:
Feioniou; limpet. Why and where
Transcendent thereoid. thou Of NOR.
dant fame,
Cn: Speak! obtumescence points
Thy dread itinerary, awful name
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

A lamp wick can be used until too
short to burn up by either sewing or
pinning piece of cotton cloth on to
draw up the kerosene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
Eastern Steamship Lines
Boston and Portland La:

S. S, "GCV. DlNGLe'
Freight and Passenger SEW"
Leave Portland, F!ankl.a ~
MONDAYS. WEDNESDAY,
FRIDAYS at $50 Z. NJ. Tor Dos .1
Return-Leave Boston. .nl
Wharf, TUESDAYS. TIL h
and SATURDAYS at 8 Z y
n. A. CLAY, Superir'e0''
Tai. seoo Franklin w
Portland, Me-
may2dtf S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09

In spite Of this all evident fact
confronting every person who gives
encouragement to the law-hating
sects or. devotees. all around US are
otherwise intelligent. respectable hu-
man beings who are in more or less
sympathy with Bolshevist hopes and
aims. We have been amazed at some
Of tho utterances Of people who ought
to know better, and at the tenor Of
anonymous communications bearing
Maine postmarks.
Maine Of all the states. Listening
for a single instant to the poison
breath Of the viper Of anarchy!
What has let in this bitterness Of
people who do not know the real
pinch Of adversely: Who has spread
the virus Of contempt for ruling
bodies and administrative organiza-
tons: Why has the reverence for
national institutions that not 20 long
ago filled every American heart, tax
en- its departure:
We may have arrived at wrong
conclusions but We feel that tho an
swer to the drst Is found in the pres.
ence Of foreign promoters Of evil
traffic for many years gone blythe
German booze makers and sellers
with q purpose to deprave. degrade
and destroy our democratic institu-
tons and homes.
The answer to the second Is found
IN tho news reports Of the American
pre0 Of he last three years-an ad-
mtu1straf3on that cultivated class
pre3uaicss. paternalism and political
prodteerhg. Look at the crime Of
buying To railway brotherhoods for
polf9eGa uses q The expense Of the
ret e. the country. and the conse-
,q0R4 GutfAroat performances Of
o<hsr o1antatiom that have preyed
on: ooe1sey IN recent months. Then
con0er The 61e3sery and home-to-
home Iu6o03es IN the name Of war
.~Paa4ueae support" Of the spend
'e6kts' and ineumpetents who were
man driven into . pretense Of max
AfWae.
ma - tn tatrd-the people are
SounG 1vEy Day Of the colossal
ToW00e0 0at'have been, and are still
1eng. et9ceed on them in the guise
ana necessary expendi.
gtu1sa~, They are learning that even
I1o9ay the most stupendous games Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-09
WHY Do WOMEN
SUFFER
When There isSuch a Rem.
edy for Their Ills as Lydia
E-Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound?

Mishawaka, 1nd.-~I had such q
severe female weakness that / could