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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
State House Chat

Governor Milliken, who has &C
cepted an invitation to attend the
meeting Friday evening of the
Portland Rotary Club. whose. guest
of honor was to be the famous
Sergeant Alvin c. York. was unable
to attend much to his regret and was
represented by President OF the Sen
ate Leon F. Higgins Of Brewer.
President Higgins also represented
the Governor in the same capacity
Friday evening at the Boys Confer
ence at Lewiston and Auburn.
Young ladies. Is in number. who
are engaged in the special work which
is being done at the Office Of the
adjutant general State House. en-
ioye6 l party Thursday evening in
the rooms OF the State House Club.
II was sort Of 4 reunion which the
girls wanted 20 enjoy before they dis
banded. as il is understood that this
special work will be soon completed.
Salads. sandwiches, coffee ice cream
and cake were served, the tables be-
ing arranged in an attractive man
ner. Miss Eva Howard was the
mistress of ceremonies. being the
head clerk in the specia! work. Fol-
lowing supper an entertainment was
enjoyed. Exhibition dances by Mrs.
Theo Partridge and Miss Villa Crit
nth. as well as solos By Miss Jose
phine Frawley Following the pro-
gram the rugs were taken up and
general dancing finished up q most
enjoya bic evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
PlUckY WOMAN
WINS VICTORY over
disbursement

Refusal to give up the fight for
health even when it seemed as
though nothing would help her. is
responsible for the fact that Mrs
Jennie Benner. Of No. AL Greenwich
avenue, New Haven. Conn, is en-
joying good health today.
When seen at her home, recently.
she was very willing to tell about
her experience because she hopes
that others may read OF her gooo
fortune and find relief
Tt is difficult to say what the cause
Of my illness was" Mrs. Benner re-
piled in answer to a question, Tor
my trouble came on so gradually.
Ny blood became very thin but I
wasn't much concerned over it.
Then / began to have headaches
and each attack was a little worse,
more painful and more prolonged
than the one before. Shortly after
the headaches came I began 10 suf-
fer from rheumatism. Ny whole
body ached. l was very nervous and
could not sleep well. Amy unusual
effort caused my heart to palpitate
at an alarming rate. My condition
became SO bad that my hands would
swell and become very painful when
put them in water. Damp weather
meant great agony.
Did you try many medicines? ?"
Mrs. Benner was asked.
Yes. but no one prescribed any
thing that would give more than
temporary help. II was my good for
tune TO read one day about DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills ard resolved to
give the remedy a thorough trial.
Two weeks after began the treat
ment I felt Z little better and was
sure that l had found the right rem
+, edy at last. I continued taking the
pills until the swelling left my limbs
and finally the pain entirely disap-
peared. l no longer have headaches.
and sleep well. Ny complexion i'm
/ proved and my blood is richer. / am
a strong advocate for treatment with
, DR.. Williams Pink Pills whenever a
tonic is needed"
! The remedy to which Mrs. Bender
attributes her recovery, DIR. Viii
I iAo411 AIN I 40 q OioVu oAA1AL4G
tonic and thin blood is the cause OF
much suffering among women who
work too hard and worrY too much
These pills enrich the blood and
tine red. reyitalized blood, coursins
through the system tones up the
body. strengthens the nerves, re-
stores the digestion, brings color 70
the cheeks and lightness TO the step
1t is a tonic for men and women: a
body builder. and can never do harm
/! Your own druggist can supply you
! with Dr.. Williams Pink Pills or they
will be sent by mail. postpaid. on re-
ceipt Of price, 50 cents per box
Write the DIR. Williams Medicine Co.
Schenectady. y. u. for the free
! booklet. Building Up the Blood,
containing a Special chapter on
rheumatism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
The Colossal 6lunder

IIe reports respecting what is go
ing to happen TO the League of Ma
lions are very suggestive Of Tubing.
Humors and prophecies Of compro-
mise serve for gable and little else.
one is reminded Of Mr. Taft's words:
We may differ widely from Mr..
Lodge as to the necessity or wisdom
# the reservations he insisted upon
nd of those he voted for; but the
colossal blunder was'Mr Wilson's in
-upposing that by a frontal attack
he could reduce a plain majority
asainst the treaty OF a dozen or more
nto a minority Of one-third Of the
senate. He persisted in hamstrinE-
ing his supporters in the Senate. He
:equired them to keep up the farce
or announcing each day that the
treaty must pass without the cross
ing Of or the dotting Of an /, when
everyone knew that this was impos-
sible. Meanwhile the Democrats sat
,wirling their thumbs and declaring
that all opposition to the treaty as It
"as would fade away. The Presi.
dents statement that the Lodge
reservations nullify the treaty is en-
,ire1y unwarranted. 1t is a state
ment unfortunate both in it's lack Of
foundation and in the obstacle II
forms to future compromise"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
WARNING OF A
CAR SHORTAGE

Washington. Jan. 23-Warning of
"a car shortage during the next two
months was issued TO shippers today
by Director General Hines Of the
Railroad Administration. with re-
quest for continued cooperation to
make tine best of the situation.
The Director General pledges the
railroad administration to make
every effort to meet the condition
and points out what he character
ICES as the limitations with which it
will have to deal
General industrial activity. the set
back which transportation suffered
during the coal strike and the fact
that the railroad administration. fac
irg an early return oft he roads to
private owners may not buy addi-
tional freight cars are the Principal
elements in the problem. the director
general says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
BELFAST

There was large attendance at
the night school on Wednesday night
and the class in citizenship. the pros
pective women voters of Belfast. had
the pleasure of listening 10 a brief
talk on the Judiciary. By Hon. r. F.
Dunton. one Of the leading attorneys
Of the city. He described the vari-
pus courts from the trial justice. now
Amos. Obsolete. through the Munich
pal. Supreme and Law courts. Elk
planning how the jurors are drawn
and how cases reach the Supreme
and Law courts. He explained the
various processes. the writ of replev
in. etc. to d class which listened
attentiyely and at the conclusion
asked many questions which he an
Swered carefully. The ella SIS is deep
" interested in ali matters which
will be put up to it when its MEM
bers have the vote and belfast wo-
men have shown by this study Of
such topics that they are taking the
matter very seriously. At the Mon
day night school next week. Il is hop
ed to have former speaker OF the
House of Representatives. of Maine.
present to talk On the Legislature.
committees. etc.
The Literature class undec Mr.
Foster was absorbingly interesting
and a straw vote was taken to get
the opinion. OF the class as to the
three greatest English written books
which have Influenced mankind. Pill
grim's Progress had first place with
Dor
third was diveded over a wide range
The hour was very infor1na! with in
teresting discussions and proved most
beneficial. The interest in the Span
ish classes is growing. while those
in accounting. stenography and ele-
mentary English and arithmetic are
largely attended. The school is prov
ing q great success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
YOUR CHILDREN
NEED LAXATIVE

TIE children need your closest =,
tsntton: especially after :stufine"
IN e. l; with sweets. etc. At party
They are liable to get mp in the morn
ing complaining Of cramps, bad tasting
mouth: liable to have pulled eyes from
restless slumber; feel tired and crank.
oistempered and whimpering. Act
promptly. Give them a dose OF Dr.
Irue's Elixir. the Family Laxative and
worm Expeller. which millions OF
mothers were given by their parents.
and who themselves are administerinx
today, to their little ones.
Only the purest Of herbs are used-no
harmful drugs-will relieve pleasanfiv
the ordinary cases OF children's iIIneas
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. etc.
Symptoms Of Worms: Consultation,
deranGed stomach. swollen unner in
sour stomach. offensive breath. hariI
and full belly. with occasional eripinrs
ana rains about the n--vel. pale face az
Ieeoen tint eyes heavy and dur
tvitching eyelids. itching Of the nose
itching Of the rectum. short dry conrh
grinding Of the teeth. little red noint:
sticking out on the tongue. stsrtinS
during sleep. slow fever.
HIS. VIM. @. BONN OF Caddo. Okla
homA wrote regarding DR. True's Elixir ;;
We have used IL for our children for
the last twelve years and certainIv
know the value of It.
Three sizes. At YOUR DEALERS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24


!. President Hopkins Of Dartmouth IS
reported as saying: the present &C
siyity against alien radicals in this
country Is purely political by-play to
enhance TIE political aspiration Of
the Attorney General" We have
had suspicious all along. But we
have never entertained any doubt
that there has been ample cause for
investigation and proper regulation
Just what the nature Of the latter
should be Is not easy to determine
Because a measure OF repression
seems dangerous Or needless;y rigor-
GUS It should not cause u to lose
sight of the fact that this country i
thoroughly disguised with this in
visible government" impending
revolution" and such pi0e.
II there isn't way found under
the law to put a stop to sabotage.
boring from within" preaching and
melting to violence it must in the
nature Of things follow that repres-
sion viii occur. law or no law.
Mr.. Gompers. who is denouncing
proposed legislation. has for some
time been only a fgurehead be-
cause the red" element had usurped
his authority.
II would, Of course, be unwise to
adopt a procedure that would make
martyrs Of certain egomaniacs that
would delight TO play the role, but
might be amazed before they might
get through with it Nevertheless
there must be ventilation and in
formation We should know who are
those at the bottom OF this boil
shevist agitation: we should be kept
awake to its danger. Those who are
playing with this serious situation
Tor political effect are playing with
fire. They will not only spread the
fame but burn themselves, though
scarcely more mischievous than the
man who never has experienced any
Of the i'll effects and SO declares there
is no such thing. There is /, mus.
be dealt with and should be dealt
with as calmly as fearlessly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
Friday, January q, 1870.

There are strident voices urging
resistance to law IN the name OF free
dom. They are not seeking freedom
even for themseIvss-thsy have It;
they are seeking to enslsvas others.
Their works are evil. They know It.
They must be resisted. The evil
they represent must be overcome by
the good others represent. These
IDEAS which are wrong. for the most
part imported, must be suppianted by
IDEAS which are right. This can be
done. The meaning Of America is a
power which cannot bs overeems.'-
Gov. Coolidge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

which Maine gets s2,50o.o0 is in
danger CT being snapped up while
Belfast is talking about the situa
ton and consequently might lose the
bridge altogether. 1t might take
months or year to get the consen,
Of the war department to the change
Of location and by that time circum-
stances might arise SO that the
bridge would be lost to Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
South Royalton, Vermont

Soutn RoyaItOn. Vermont.
About three years ago 1 began to
suffer with Indigestion. Food soured
in my stomach, causing me to belch:
and I had terrible heart burn, with
pains in my chest and arms. My
heart became affected: / had short
ness Of breath: the action of my kid
neys was irregular. the secretions
scanty and scalding.
waS knocked out. and good for
nothing, when I read about Fruit
a-tives' and sent for a box. used a
few and thought. well, they will turn
out like all the other remedies I
have tried but to my surprise and
gladness. noticed Improvement
and continued the use Of Fruit a.
tives, Tor Fruit Liver Tablets with
the result that a dozen boxes made
me feel like different person"
CHAS. F. HARTWELL.
soc. box, s 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, 1920-01-24
H0MELEss!.
Constipation. Headache.
Colds, BiIiousness, driven j,
out with "Cascarets" :

Drive away those persistent enc
mics of happiness-biliousne and
constipation. Don't stay headachy.
sick. tongue coated, saIlow and mis-
cradle. Never have colds. indiges-
ton. upset stomach, or that misery
making gas. Feel splendid always
by taking Cascarets occasionally.
Cascarets never grippe. sicken or in
convenience you like Calomel, Salts.
Oil or nasty. harsh Pills They cost
SO little and work while you sleep
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
ALBION

The Missionary society NJ WI.
Mrs. n. NJ Heikes TUESDAY a''
noon.
Mrs. L. F. Cannon was c..ec p.
Houlton a few DAYS ago By tie Dbl"
ness Of her mother.
A special town meeting vas ns.
last Saturday and a vote iaAen
have street lights through he '~
lage.
The Welfare League will h"'a go
entertainment Thursday even
Jan. q at the Grange hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
Cimeneau.

The Father OF Victory has passed
from Official life, but not from public
life. II Is impossible to think that
while Georges CIemenceau draws
breath he will not continue TO be a
powerful figure in the life of France
and OF the world.
Many Americans perhaps regret
that he did not win the presidency Of
his nation but il is hardly conceiv-
able that the fgure-head position OF
the French president would be con-
genial to one Of his still rugged vital
i.y and undminished force Of mind
and character.
His long career. in some respects
the most paradoxical OF the history OF
French craftsmanship. is epitomized
20 one familiar with French politics
by simply enumerating the MAN.
nick-names bestowed On him. By
every one OF them he is represented
% strong and sagacious personality
~-ho has been accustomed 70 doing
things. He has been known mos.
widely as the Tiger OF france" Il
- this title that Americans most
utten bestow on him. on. his other
names are as well Known IN France.
where he has beer called The Bull
log, The Red Indian. TIE wrecker OF
Ministries. and The Make. Of P-esi-
dents All these titles eliminate in
MS pfoudest and unique decoration
The Father Of Victor.
A. the last session OF the Supreme
Council Of the peace conference held
Tuesday last II. Ciemenceau gave a
farewell message to the assembled
representatives of the Allied nations
ia which he reiterated his belief in
The union Of the nations in peace as
IN war. to maintain the peace OF the
world. He said:
II Great Britain. the United States
Italy and japan remain united, there
- guarantee of peace which ex-
leeds all those guarantees which can
be put on paper. II one day these
nations are separated. dare 10,
think of the misfortunes which may
result.
We have all defended {. hat we De.
'icved to be the interest of our coun-
tries. but never has the necessity OF
il common understanding been LOST
sight OF. I further believe that We
all are agreed today to say that the
special interests of each natiohaIit.
must be considered and respected:
there cannot be tranquil Europe il
me rights Of each one are not recog-
nized.
l shall not lose sight Of the reace
We are completing and shall continue
20 follow its progress until my las.
breath. l shall Try by all good wish
IS. at least. to do all in my power 10,
the solidity of that peace. for. in.
iced. II by misfortune the elements O,
discord should arise among Won how
terrible the thought that the hes,
blood of the civilized world, the BLOOD
II our soldiers, should be shed In yair
Tor hopes that would not be realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Congressman SABBATH of Illinois
recommends suspension of prohibi-
ton for 80 days on account of FLU. -
Say. but there really are specimens
in the honorable Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
PALERMO
Belinda BRYANT

NORTH-The remains Of Miss Be-
linda Bryant. who died Jan. IL, at
the home OF her niece, Mrs. Anna
Bryant Of Fairfield. were brought
here Jan Is for burial in Smith GEM
etery. Only one sister of her family,
Mrs. Ann Foye Of this town survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

The New York Sun holds out hope
to the ex-bibulous crouch. SAYING:
"A Pollyannaesthetic may be dis
covered" Truly 1T shines for all"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Yorktown is not Rome. Thirty geese
cAckied their louces- while thieves stole
three ana a half tons Of coal here but
nobody paid any attention to their
warning.-Chicago Tribune
Too, many geese and too much
cackIe. these dayr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
Mrs. Joe BeIdin

Funeral services OF Mrs. Joe Bel
din. who died Sunday at the home Of
Fred Norton. were held Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
house. Rev. H. W. Abbott Of Liberty
officiating. Interment was made In
Smith cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

How much Of truth has there real
fy beer in the splendid reports of
cur navy in the war? We had be-
lieyed en-, but this is an age of dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

What has become Of the old fashioned
countryman who next to going TO the
Legislature. held il to be the height Of
his ambition to go through the chairs Oh
his lodge.-Portland Press.
Hadn't noticed the lodges had shut
down or the countrymen moved out
Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
Answers to Yesterdays Questions.

Answers to Yesterdays Questions.
/. The original executive depart
ments We're the department OF State,
War department.
,. The Secretary Of War is not
necessarily military officer and has
rarely if ever been selected from the
army.
2. He is commander OF the army
in that ne superyises it's organization
and equipment.
4. The Secretary Of War super
Uses all estimates Of appropriations
for his department. supervises the
military academy at West Point and
all military education, the board OF
ordnance and fertilization, and the
battlefield commissions: has charge
of coast defense and Of river and har-
Dor improvements. bridges over
nayigable waters. military posts and
of all lands under control Of the War
department.
5. He is responsible to the Presi-
dent.
6. The general staff is a board Of
national defense and for war time
mobilization. and advise and assist
the Secretary: plan. develop and ex-
ecute the army program.
.. The work of the general staff
is divided into four divisions, viz:
military intelligence. war plans.
operations and purchase, storage and
traffic.
s. Included in the War depart
ment organization are the depart
ments OF the adjutant- in
spector- judge advocate
eral, quartermaster- general. sur
geon- general, chief of eng neers, chief
of ordnance, chief signal officer. chief
of bureau OF insular affairs. chief Of
coast artillery. chief Of militia bu-
reau. chief Of field artillery. chief of
tank corps. director of air service. di-
rector OF chemical warfare service
and chief of motor transport corps.
8. The President is commander
in-chief of the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Clemenceau's enemies have retired
him. but il is good many years
since the old man proved the orig
inal cat that came back was a tiger.
The North American
And he's liveiy YET.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Hindenburg talked Of Tor president
of Germany. Well. SO is Bryan talked
of for President U. S. A. and Bryan
himself will tell you talk isn't cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
Maine Gossip
As The Clock Ticks

Youth brags: TINE drags.
The morn OF waiting lags.
Each yesterday Is nothing in TO East
The insufficient hour is overcast.
And the long days oyer-last,"
Youth sits by the open door.
Stripping the roses petals TO the core
searching for beauty under oeautys
Hating dull virtue. lured By things IN
taught;
Unheeding the old clock. which pa
tiently
Dcles out the treasure-Iuomea.s OF eac.
day,
For discomfort to take
And jeweied mud-pies make.
Age signs: Time Aies
The rose withers and dies
Dawn passes and speeds 10 the yellow
afternoon,
Dusk. and the cold. dead moon
Too soon.''
Age sits By the ashen hearth.
Counting the moments, jewels Of great
Hearing the rush of feet, the whir Of
While the old brazea clock chuckles
and filings
Oh, the pity Of it
Pearls in a bottomiesS pit.
On. mystery no less than death.
Invisible angel. Time. only whose breath
Touches our consciousness. 1 charge
you-Stay.
Or give assurance there shall come One
Day
That knows no close:
Only the Dawn and the Eternal Rose.
Stephen Chalmers in New York Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Anyhow the bolsheviki haven't
asked to have the Russian blockade
continued, from which it may be in
ferred they wanted il removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Now it Is said Noah. not Eve, ate
the apple. Was dry perhaps. Any
how he was wise enough to weather a
very wet SPELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
octi.sat-a
And So On
Reds refuse to talk-"-Headiine
What a relief.

The real prize for the worker is the
place which he only willingly gives up
when the time comes that man must
give up everything. -"Cncle Dudley
And how few there be who recog-
.ize the genuine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Instructions to Revenue employees
respecting politics leave some details
to the intelligence Of the employee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24
New Corporations

AI,enburg Dental Supply Co. or
sanized Jan. 81 at Portland Capital
stock. $50. 600: OF which $4,000 is
common and $4,000 is preferred;
nothing paid in: par value, 500:
shares subscribed. 3. President,
Harry @. Altenburg. Portland: clerk
and treasurer. Thomas 4. Sanders.
Portland: directors. Harry Q. Alien
burg. Thomas A. Sanders and E. c.
Keith, all of Portland. Purposes. TO
deal at wholesale and retail in dental
supplies of every kind. Approved
Ian. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Only three billion dollars deficit a,
end Of year. How ca silly one may
say: three billions" Just as easy
as financial ruin" finstance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Apply the axe and not a draw
shave" says McCumber, referring TO
expenditures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Cheaper sugar is predicted. probably
BIZ the man who foretold the end of the
world short tine ago."-Strol.er In
BiGdeford Record.
Or the fellow who predicts the
dent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-24

Holland says NO" Will that let
The Allies out of a etlicament or
put them in one: