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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
An Unsympathetic Official

Our esteemed Attorney General
judging from what he told the COM
mittee about sugar, Thursday, is de-
family unsympathetic respecting the
plight of people at the mercy Of
sugar spectators. He admits that
he fixed the price of sugar in favor of
the Louisiana sugar planters. saying
that he had a perfect right to do SO
and that he saved the country money
by SO doing, though he did not ex-
plain how, and leaves the impression
that he knows full well he can't He
attempted to make it appear that
Congress is indirectly responsible for
the President not buying the Cuban
crop, though no one is able to tell
why, if this be SO. it has not before
been revealed. He admitted that
Zabriskie Of the equalization board
knows as much about sugar as any
one he knows: yet zabriskie is re-
ported to have said that Palmers
action cost the country millions of
dollars, so there you have it. One
thing is certain, if Palmer has the
ability to do what he has repeatedly
promised with respect to lowering
prices, he is able to lower the price
Of sugar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
Let Maine Arouse!
Iewiston Journal)

The meeting at Augusta Tuesday,
May 18th under the direction of the
State Chamber of Commerce and the
/ Agricultural League, ought to be at
tended by business men Of Maine.
!. A word of warning and advice has
hfen given to Maine and New Eng
land by the President of the State
Chamber of Commerce on the sub
Ject of this meeting-railroad rates
under the new rating of the trans
portation act.
Rates on railway transportation
are to be increased. They will not
be increased equitably unless dis
tricts see to it that the thing is done
as it should be done. Railroads are
to be given rates that will bring divi-
dends. Maine business has an inter-
est therein, lest the rates be pro-
hibitory.
There has not been of late that
consideration of New England that
once was shown. The attitude of the
present administration at Washing
ton has been open to criticism as
respects New England. This is not
based on our statement but on open
criticisms, freely voiced and oft-re-
peated. New England will get no
special favors-southern states NAV
get them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
Editors Letter Box
Hooray for Watson!

Editor Kennebec journal:
An editorial note in the Journal
of the eth instant reads: Now that
Thomas J. Watson has been dug
from the lower strata of Georgia an
impairment editor asks Thomas what
he really thinks of the Silurian age"
Isn't that unjust, untrue and con-
temptible. And isn't the 'imperti-
nent editor" both muddy in his think
ing and mendacious in his conclu-
sions? II Georgia and all other
states had more Tom Watsons we
would have more real Americanism,
of which We hear so much and get
SO little. He is such a thorough go
ing American that he has offended
certain hyphenated elements. Also
he is a man of intellectual attain
ments who is credit to his state He
wrote a history of France that re-
ceived the highest praise of critics,
and is used in the schools of France.
Thomas Watson is a scholar and
a patriotic American who has been
prosecuted and prosecuted by ecclesi-
astical enemies and hyphenated hy-
pocrites.
c. L. FREEMAN.
Among his pany accomplish
ments we assume Mr.. Watson has a
sense of humor-Ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
YOUR CHILDREN
NEED LAXATIVE

The children need your closest a,
tenton. especially after "stuffinE'
themselves. with sweets, etc, at party
or the like:
They are liable to get up In the morn
ing complaining Of cramps. bad tasting
mouth: liable to have pulled eyes from
restless slumber: feel tired and cranky:
disterpered and whimpering. Act
promptly: Give. them a dose of Dr.
True's Elixir, the Family Laxative and
Worm Expeller. which millions Of
mothers were given by their parents,
and WHO themselves are administering
today. 20 their little ones.
Only the purest OF herbs are used-no
harmful drugs-will relieve pleasantly
the ordinary cases of childrens illness,
stipation-worms. etc.
Symptoms OF Worms Constipati ton,
deranged stomach, swollen upper LID,
sour stomach. offensive breath. haf0
and full belly, with occasional kripings
and pains about the navel. pale face Of
leaden. tint, eyes heavy and duh,
twitching eyelids, itching of the nose,
itchinU Of the rectum. short dry cough,
grinding Of the teeth, little red points
sticking out on the tongue. starting
during sleep. slow fever
honna wrote regarding DR.. True's Elixir:
I'VE have used II for our children for
the last twelve years and certainly
know the value Of IT,
Three sizes. At YOUR DEALERs.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
Look Out, You Won't Get Hit.

In spite of the Is per cent. reduc-
tons in the cost of living advertised
from time to time by the department
of justice, sugar has risen five and
ten cents a pound and is almost i'm
possible to get; flour has advanced
so cents, being now $3.50 barrel
in carload lots; and beef has just
been pushed up coupla notches.
If one believes Mr.. Palmer's re-
ports, these flights Of price only so
to prove that things are not what
they seem. If one believes the mar
ket reports, Mr.. Palmer cannot be
what he seems.
One more old saw that is headed
for the discard is that what goes
up must come down. There is no
hurry about standing from under
while you watch for prices to come
down, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
Daylight Saving or Fuel Wasting

EdltOr kennebec journal.
/ read 50 much in the papers about
daylight saving, labor unions, short
hours, etc, may / add my mite to the
letter box.
This daylight saving is nuisance
and if we don't kick against it, we
will soon be ordered to go to work at
/ A. M. and finish at A. NJ, so
someone can play all day.
1t makes trouble for all from the
farmer to the day laborer. that has
to arise at 4 A. NJ. STANDARD time)
as do lots of our laboring men that
have to be on the job, by $50 A. NJ.
and walk from one TO three miles to
their days work.
The daylight law has been tried
two years and was SO dsliked by all
it was repealed by Congress.
This year a few "smartys' want to
resurrect it and drive a whole town
UP at their bidding. ! thought slav-
cry was abolished in 1865. is it?
There is no saving getting up and
building fire an hour OF two before
day with wood fourteen and sixteen
dollars a cord. no one wants to go to
bed before sunset. to offset getting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
Maine GOSSIP
A Royal Spirit

| journeyed over upland
And across the sandy lea,
Till | found royal spirit
In d farm houselp the sea.
Clean of mind and Strong of body,
Kind of heart and pure of soul.
With a purpose calm and steady.
fared she onward toward her goal.
Kept the hearth-tire burning brightly
Turned our signing into mirth,
Brought little bit of Heaven
To her dwelling here on ear.
Nursed us when our feet grew weary,
Comforted our pain and loss,
Helped US find the gold of service
Mid earth'S refuse and its dross.
For her life upheld her precepts
Scanty time had she for creeds.
Loyal friend and wife and mother,
Hers life of kindly deeds
Care and toll and heavy sorrow
Came to her along the years.
But she saw the sun still shining
Through the rainbow of her tears.
Flushed with rose the bay is dreaming
sunset fingers on the hill,
She is resting from her labor
And her busy hands are still
Out across the fragrant upland.
Spring is calling once again.
And blue Ord trillS an answer
From the maple in the lane.
Like the sunshine and the spring. time
IS the memory to me,
And a benediction fingers,
On the farmhouse by the sea.
-Rosamond Reed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01

up before daylight (all through Sep
TENDER and October)
The people don't want it. If local
concerns want to begin work early ir
the morning let them do SO, and keep
their mouths shut, and not few
make a draft law that we must al
arise at a given hour.
The most that class of men , do
that make such laws Is sit in an of
flee with their feet on the desk or "a =
dator, ESQ their few brains will settle
in their head) and dictate to a stem
ographer a few hours a day and ride
in an automobile the remainder.
If I were a farmer l would do my
work as l always did. You are in
dependent of time laws that are
forced on village people by a few
''smartys."
Don't lay it all to Labor Unions
many of them don't favor this fool
time any more than the farmers.
And if the day laborers had not
fought for their existence, they would
not be getting wages enough to pay
five cents bushel for potatoes.
A Day Laborer's Wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01

field, after year and halls labor
here.
Miss Nora Bartlett Greeley entertain
ed the Idlers Thursday afternoon al
the home of her sister, Mrs. Edwin
Foster of Waterville. Auction was
played. The guests were Mrs. ". l.
Vigue, Mrs. Mary Strickland Mrs. Les
ter Andrews, Mrs. J. E. Morriselis
Mrs. D. NJ. Marshall, Mrs. ]. H. Stevens
Mrs. Harry Dame. Mrs. George Wrns'
gar. Mrs. J. Z. Harris. Mrs. DEAF
Wheeler and Mrs. j. Fl. Morse. Mrs
Morse carried off the highest score FOL
the afternoon and the consolation Pre-
was won by Mrs. J. E, Morrisette. Ne
freshments Of sandwiches, candy am
punch were served. AS this was the las
meeting of the season a record OF tn
number of points won by each mem
Der was given by the secretary. MS
J. Fl. Stevens received the highest scoF'
for the season. Prizes were aWardt4
to each member.
A large party of friends ASSEMBLED 4
the station Friday morning with man
words of cheer and best wishes 10 Rev
and Mrs. c. L.. Wheaton and family
who left on the 912 train for their new
home in Bethel
DR.. Sleeper. who has been guest @
Wallace Flanders for a few days i'd
returned to his home in Lewiston.
Rev. c. f. knickert ecker OF "at
vile will conduct services Sunday eve
ming at O'Clock at the CniNcrsaE'
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01

Very pretty customs in recognition
of the first day Of May were first
brought to this country from the old
world, customs with somewhat of the
pagan favor and the buoyancy of the
springtime. but CHEEKY, neighborly
and merry. Tradition reveals in
those old time celebrations naught Of
malice, possibly a little jealousy be-
tween aspirants for the honor of be-
ing Queen OF the May" but assur-
eddy no dominating spirit of hate.
These things may not be truthfully
said of the customs supplanting the
old in the celebration of May LIST
abroad. The old forms of celebration
have mostly gone into the discard in
this country, whereas abroad the day
is being increasingly distinguished by
strikes. by parades, not of merry
makers but of those VINO teach and
pray for the dawn of hate between
employer and employee.
The transition is not either a pleas
ing or beneficial one. Possibly the
songs and merrymaking and neigh
borliness should have been encour-
aged. That is extremely proba BILE.
If the dawn Of hate ever breaks we
must all share in the responsibility
in greater or less degree. Evidently,
too, we must all share in the respon-
sibility if we import the May Day
customs now causing France great
apprehension, and which, wherever
they exist, have not to their credit a
loyal inspiration. spark of COM
munity interest or a sensible hope
for human welfare. And when one
stops to think of it, this country OF
ours among the many things it has
to be thankful for. may include our
partial freedom from this gospel of
hate. OF those who preach it we
should say as did the French at Yer
dun: They shall not pass"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
OAKLAND
Farewell Reception to Rev. and
Mrs. c l.. Wheaton; Purse
of Money is Presented
1dlers Club Awards Whist
Prizes For SeasOn-Person-

Mrs. Everett Wing of Fairfield stree:
has gone to Lewiston % be a guest OF
friends for few days
An informal reception was rendered
last Thursday evening to Rev, and Mrs.
c. L. Wheaton. who left with their fam
lily for their new field of labor in Bethel
Friday morning on the 9l2 train. A
banquet was served at Z o'clock in the
church vestry. after which the COM
pany adjourned to the auditorium,
where the church orchestra rendered
many selections. Mrs. Eta Pullen, in
behalf of the Ladies' Aid. OF Which she
is president, presented MIR, and Mrs.
Wheaten with sum of money, to which
GIT they responded with very appropri-
ate remarks of appreciation. They also
thanked the Aid and Fidelity class and
the \. T. ;. c. E., to which they were
so loyal, for their faithful support dur
ing their labors here. Speeches were
made by Messrs. Tapley, Brown and
Warren in behalf of the Sunday school.
society and church. The party broke
up at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs.
"heaten much success in their new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01

1874 Elm St, Lakeport, n. H.
II realize that l have reached the
age (s5) when one often requires fix
ing up. My digestion was not right
and trouble with my Liver and Bow
els caused considerable distress.
l could not get rid of the Consti-
patton; and the insufficient action OF
my bowels resulted in my blood alb
sorbing the poisons.
Last fall, I began taking Fruit
tives' or Fruit Liver Tablets, and
after using them for a short time I
could see they were just what my
system required. My liver became
active and Improvement in every way
was apparent.
/ doubt whether anyone could feel
better than do; and I am willing to
give credit where credit is due, to
Fruit a -tives.'" F. r. ADAMS,
soc. box, for $3.50. trial size CSC.
At dealers or from FRUIT -TIVES
Limited, oGDENSBURG, n. Y
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
Stars Modest Beginning With Bank
Accounts

A well-known Broadway comedian is
very improvident. He finds it hard to
gave a cent although he earns a big
salary. Recently his wife suggested
that he open a bank account, so he
went to a dime savings institution.
Yes" said the cashier. WED be
glad to have you as a depositer. How
ever. we cannot permit YOU to place
more than 5000 on deposit here. as this
is for the small savers
'Ail right" replied the comedian
but l want to start accounts for my
wife and daughter. too"
Very good. That would give your
family the right to deposit total oil
5000
Il see said the comedian. well
give me three books, please, showing
deposits OF a dime each
And he really meant it-Rehobotf
Sunday Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
Editorial Comment
Is That True?
octi,sat,y6t
(Boston Post)

tbOsLOn FOSI)
The statement is made by Brighton
cattle dealers that a large milk dis
tributing concern in the State of
Maine is advising farmers to sell
their cows for beef in order that
there may be q smaller production
of milk and thus holding up Of
present prices, if not an advance to
higher ones.
Is that true? If it is, it should be
the duty of the federal government to
get after that concern without delay.
We are still legally in state of war
and the Lever act is supplied with "a
pretty good set of teeth when they
are properly applied.
Milk is more a necessity of life
than is beef. far more. Any con-
spiracy to increase its price such as
this one reported by the Brighton
men can be, and should be, rigidly
investigated. The Massachusetts
Senate's request that Attorney Gen
eral Allen look into the matter may
be productive of results; Mr.. Allen is
no laggard in such matters, and if
there is Il massachusetts end to the
affair. he Will soon discover it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
AFTER 'FLU," GRIP
Fsvs:a and othsr Frustrating Die,
oasAs that Exhaust the Blood

Fsvsn and oths- Prostratina Die.
sasas that Exhaust the Blood
There is often that extreme tired
feeling, loss OF appetite. tendency to
ana4aia, nerve exhaustion. inactive
bowels. constipation and great dan
Ser Of sim further prostration and
soslous illness.
AsoCs SassAearilla hrst works upon
the blood. It is remarkable fev
promptly it, purifying. vitalizing eff
Tests are noticed. 1t makes feed taste
sNpd." promotes assimilation SO as to
Aeap secure the greatest nourishment
possihas. promotes digestion. Nerve
strength and, CHEEKY health inevitably
follow. further danger IL avoided ana
~ siad-to-be-alive feeling again pre-
walls. TO read this 10 wen, to realise it
yourself in better.
Get Hoods sarsaparilla today and for
cathArtis. nothing better than Hood 81
Pills. In small dosss q gentle laxative; !
larger. An active cathartjc. -Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
The Return Of Hoover

The Providence Journal Thursday
made public Herbert Hoover's refu-
tation Of its doubts expressed in an
editorial of March 81 ION the single
mindedness Of Mr.. Hoover's candida
cy for the presidency and suggest
ing, by reference to a series of in
cidents that there might be ground
for the belief that Mr.. Hoover was
being used as possible heir of Mr..
Wilson and as a. candidate who, if
successful, might be depended upon
by the present administration to car
ry out its policy"
The Providence paper continues:
Immediately after the appearance
of this editorial Mr.. Hoover, who was
greatly concerned by the implica-
ton it contained, proceeded to pre-
sent to the Journal the facts with
relation tes his candidacy and indis-
putable proof Of the incorrectness of
the assumption. In view of these
proofs and our entire belief in Mr..
Hoover's sincerity, the Journal is
glad to be able to state to it's read
ers that there is no truth in any sug-
gestion of collision between them,
and beyond all that, there is an en-
tire lack OF sympathy on Mr.. Hoov-
er's part for the political, economic,
Industrial and international policies
OF the President"
The Boston Transcript commenting
on this announcement in an editorial
headed welcome Home to Hoover"
says it is privilege and a deep sat-
isfaction ito have, belated though it
be, this authoritative and ALIEN
bracing assurance Of the complete
ness with which Mr.. Hoover has re-
nounced the last semblance Of SYM
pathy for the political, economic, in
dustrial and international policies of
the President" and takes the ground
that il Mr.. Hoover had been a little
more timely with his renuAciation of
Wilson and all his works, his chances
Of winning the Republican ,nomina-
ton would have been Strengthened.
The Transcript advises Mr.. Hoover
that the more he emphasizes his ZEN
tire lack Of sympathy" with the for
eiSh and domestic program Of the
PTesident, the more he will con-
mend himself to the favorable con-
sideration Of Rooseveltians here and
elsewhere" It then comforts him by
telling him that even though he may
! fail to be nominated for President or
fer Vice President, he can be sure Of
a hearty welcome home to the Re-
publican party for having repudiat-
ed the administration policies.
The Transcript apparently has not
obssrysd that Hoover plays the game
little differently than is usually
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01

done. Mr. Hoover's campaign utter
ances, if such they can be called are
noticeably positive instead of mega
tive in what they say. He states
what he believes ought TO be, not
alone what he thinks ought. not to
be. He announced his remuneration
of the Wilson policies only when his
good faith and sincerity were called
in question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
Consonant a Handicap

There was a commotion in the theatre
and the usher was seen ejecting a man
The man was spluttering angrily
when the manager came into the lobby
"Why did you eject this man." asked
the manager
He was kissing the performance" re.
piled the usher.
Il d-d-d-didn't h-h-hiss," stammered
the man. Il m-m-m-merely s-s-s-said
tito m-my f-f-friend beside me
s-s-Sammy, is-s-s-n't it s-s-s-s-superb:"
Houston Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01

"A majority held in restraint BY
constitutional checks and limitations,
and always changing easily with de-
iihsrats changes Of popular opinions
and sentiments, is the only true SOW
sreisn Of a free people. Whoever re-
jeets it does Of necessity fly to anar-
chy or to despotism. unanimity is
bIe.'-Abraham Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
Container Lacking

At a political meeting in provincial
town in England a large audience had
assembled to support parliamentary
candidate.
During the speech Of the candidate a
man put his head in at the door and
shouted in a stentorian voice: Can
anyone here sell NE six pennyworth OF
sense?"
The speaker halted, evidently dumb
founded. but the chairman of the meet
ing Immediately silenced the intruder
by retorting:
Eyes, but you have nothing to put
it in.-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
zone Touch Of Nature Makes the
Whole World Kim"

We printed an item last week
about a muskrat that appeared on
Water street, and now we find a
similar story about one of these ex-
pensively coated animals that was
seen parading the main street of
Harrisburg. Penn. In years past
muskrats used to sneak into cellars
and travel in alleys and by-paths,
but now, aware of their worth, they
march boldly along the main city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01

Sims may have had "a wrong
slant" or possibly been affected by
"a Scotch mist" but we vet are of
the opinion that Josephus Daniels
will need all the time he asks in
which to explain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01

A sick woman at Huntington, Va.
needed some lemons Sunday. but on ac-
count of Mayor campbelps Sunday
closing edict no fruit stores was open.
DR.. l. c. Hicks, therefore, wrote pre-
scription for six lemons. and the pre-
scription was filled at drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01

the United States. The head of the
cane is a huge elephant with a
money bag in it's trunk. 1t bears IS
different carved objects, which are
the next thing to perfect. The man
who carved the cane was Warren H.
Norton, an own cousin of the late
Madam Nordica." The cane must be
a curiosity, but not more SO than the
maker for according to Buffers
History of Pennington no such man
born or ever lived here and Arbo G.
Norton. who is we'll versed in fam
lily history. says that there was new
err a first cousin of Nordica by that
name, nor a second cousin for that
matter. 1t must be a Norton of an
other family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-01
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
TEAMS LEAVE AUGUSTA FOR

Bangor, II "a a. m, r. ~ am. 81 Al an. 90
am. t2.53 p. m. s3. o5 p. m. t6.40pm:
B. & A. Pts. tl.24a-m m, Il. 21 AN. VSoan'
Bar Hsrbor, t2.27 am 1880 a. m:
Bath, 6.23 a. m, 1885 a. N. slol6 g. u;
taos p. m. SO. So pm.
Boston, Ms. lila. m. .t6. % an.. 4. 35 N. itls
a m, " as D. m 80 40p. m, "A .o5 m. 'loSpn
Calais, t2.27 q. m, 1880 q. m.
Dover and Foxcroft, Il. 50 p. N.
Gardiner, 70. a m, 1875 a. m; - aoa n
$40. l6 a. m, r. 46 p. M $40 p. N, 4lop u
i6 Is p. m, = los 3p. m:
Halloweii, rs % a. m. 1885 a. m; liolsaH'
f. IS p. m, S. 40 Q, m, t4.i5p. NJ 'lo'05pa
Harmony. r. So p. m.
Lewiston, 1928 am. sl0.l6 a. m, NO. p H.
New YORK. $40 p. m. t6.13p.m: .,,,
Portland IS ii m. ia. % IN. % 80 m tlOi'
a m. r. 46 .. m. So. pm. t406pm,' fSlSpH
$685. m.
Rockland, t6.23 a. m. t4o5P.m,
Skowhegan, 1890 a. m. t2.5o P. m
So. Gardiner. t6. % a m. t9.35 a M. sly; iean
f2.4G D. m, IS. 40p. m, "a. Is p NJ "looa p d
St. John. II "a a. m. AM
Waterville, II "a a m. II Al m r - % -
an. II 05 p m, r. SO p. M, s3.0o p m 70 VfI
Daily. Daily. except SUNDAY.
sSuuday oniv. gDaily except MoDdsy'
DC. DOUGLASS, NJ. L. HARRIS,
4-26-20 V.P. & Gen1 Mgr. Gen Passenger AZ