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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
Propose Drastic
Law in Returns
|Campaign Funds

Washington. May 26-Political cam
paign committees would be required
to make periodical returns of all con-
tributions, giving names, addresses
and official positions Of the donors,
under an amendment to the postal in
crease bill adopted today by the sem
ate.
The vote was IS to o.
The amendment, by Senator Borah,
Republican. Idaho, would require a
report every ten days during the
campaign and each month during the
rest of the year. A penalty Of one
years Imprisonment, $4,000 fine or
both, would be imposed for each vio-
lation.
Adopted as an amendment to the
pending postal pay increase bill, the
measure is broad in its terms and
would apply to all campaigns for the
election of members of congress and
all officials of the government after
it's enactment, but it would not limit
contributions It would affect "all
committees. local, state or national
and all persons or parties having
any part, or share in the election or
in the campaign for the election Of
such officials.
Moreover, it would call for the
publication during the campaign and
thereafter of the name. residence
and official position, If any, of each
contributor and the amount of his
contribution. The requirement with
respect to residence and official posi-
ton was written in at the suggestion
Of Senator Robinson of Arkansas,
the Democratic leader. and under
it would be disclosed the amount of
contributions by office holders. such
as marshals. postmasters and Gus
toms collectors.
Every person offending against
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
COBIIRN NOTES

The annual Junior Party when Is
given to the Seniors by the Juniors
will take place at Coburn tonight.
The class of '25 has been working
hard the past few days decorating
the gym and preparing in other ways
so the graduating class will be sure
to enjoy themselves at the party
which serves as farewell party
from the class below. A college or
chestra will furnish the music ana
everything will be ready for a first
class time at 8 p. NJ, this evening. i.
The baseball team held a workout
Yesterday. They will wind up the
season with trip the end of this
week.
The track team has completed Its
spring work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
Mig. Editor Bangor
Commercial Lectures
At Colby College

Oliver l.. Hall, managing edltor ol
the Bangor Daily Commercial, gave
the final lecture of a series yesterday
morning before the class in Journal
ism at Colby college. The lecture
which Mr.. Hall gave yesterday
morning is the last of four which he
has given this spring before the
Journalism class under the direction
of DR.. Herbert C. Libby.
Mr.. Hall spoke briefly on the
country weeklies and then turned 10
a discussion of editors and editorials.
The speaker claimed that the editors
OF today do not have the immense
power and do not rise to the heights
which were attained by the editors
such as Greeley and other world hg-
ures of so years ago.
In continuing. Mr.. Hall stated that
the policy of the papers of today was
not dictated by large advertisers ana
could in no way be swayed unless
under a change of management. Mr..
Hall then told the members of the
class a number of interesting adven-
lures which he had gone through
when he was a reporter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
$500 Blaze in
Green st. Building

A lively blaze of unknown cause
originating in the upper story Of a
frame building on Green street, own
ed by Alex Quirion about 9:45 last
evening gave the firemen quite job
for a few minutes. Under the new
ruling the fire trucks could not move
faster than 20 miles an hour and
when the men arrived the blaze was
lighting the sky for miles around
Luckily there was no wind and by
wetting down the buildings close by
TIE fire was confined to the one build
/, ing which at the present time is I'M
occupied. The damage Is estimated
about $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
Three Act Comedy To Be
Presented At Methodist
Church This Evening

1.-The Teaser," a three act rural
comedy. is to be presented this even
ing at $50 at the basement of the
Green Street Methodist church by
the high school students of the Sun
day school. This play has love
theme which is woven around the
song 1.-The Message of a Violet"
from 1.-THE Prince of Pilsen." The
play contains many humorous lines
that are sure to keep the audience
in an uproar.
Two specially numbers which will
be presented between the acts
should also prove to be winners. An
illustrated song "When My Golden
Hair Has Turned To Silvery Gray
will be sung ny Florence Jones and
there will also be a pantomine by
Gladys and Alice Robbins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
PITTSTON

SOUTH-Preston Annis of Bangor
visited his niece, Mrs. William Sar-
gent, over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Giles, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Sargent and daughter
Adell of Winter Harbor were guests
over the week end at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William Sargent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Winslow of
Boothbay Harbor passed Sunday with
Mr.. Winslow's sister, Mrs. Della Good
win.
Neplin Pert was home over the week
end, leaving Sunday night for Everett,
Mass.
Mrs. Paul Galantine and son, Paul
Jr., of Waverly, Mass, who have been
visiting her parents. E. E. Noyes, left
Thursday for her home in company
with her husband.
The Farm Bureau met Thursday,
May 20. the subject being fireless cook
ers. One cooker was made for Mrs.
N. E. Pert. A pleasant time was en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
RICHMOND

The ladies', of the Farm Bureau
will have an all day meeting at the
Grange Hall, Wednesday, May 2Sth.
1t will be the sewing machine at
tachment meeting and dinner will be
served at noon.
Miss Lu Buker of Augusta visited
her aunt. Mrs. A. B. Haley Sunday.
Mrs. Florence Sommers came from
Portland. Wednesday, and will pass
a few weeks with Miss Ruth Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Maurice Haynes of
Bath were visitors of MIR. and Mrs.
Joseph Pray Sunday.
The members of John Morrill, Post
No. 1877, G. A. r. Emerson Lane
Post No. 1872, A. l.. and Amy Bradley
Tent No. Is D. Of V. attended mem
orial services at the congregational
church Sunday morning.
Walter Breault of Haverhill, Mass,
came to Richmond Thursday where
he has secured employment.
/ Mrs. S. M. Preble and Miss Fran
| ces Preble were visitors in Gardiner
Saturday.
Robert Messenger was a business
visitor in Gardiner Saturday.
{ Tickets for the l. %. 0. F. Minis
trels to be given at the Opera House
June second went on sale with a
rush Monday morning at Turner
Shoe Store.
Mrs. Lena Harlow returned Friday
night from weeks visit with Mrs
Alfred Colesworthy at Portland.
Miss Lillian Durham is visiting
friends in Portland for a few days
Captain Charles Wade left Thurs
day for Capitol Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Proctor and
daughter Elaine of Summit, n. j.,
| who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Preble left Saturday for Capt.
| toll Island where they will pass the
| summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis and
Mrs. Cora Searls of Bridgton passed
Sunday in Richmond, called here by
the illness of their brother, Franz,
Osborne.
! Frank Saunders of Brunswick
passed the week end with his mother
| and sister in town.
The Memorial Day exercises will be
held in the Opera House Friday af-
| ternoon at four o'clock. The men,
| orial address will be delivered by
Rev. j. NJ. Garland, World War vet
eran of Bangor
Mrs. Wallace Bickford. Miss Fran
ces Collins and Mrs. Lloyd Addition
of Gardiner were the week end
guests Of Mrs. Cora Osborne.
Wallace and Carl Bickford of
Gardiner passed the week lend with
their mother. Mrs. Georgia Bedford
About 40 from Richmond attended
the ]. o. o. +. district meeting at
Hallowell Monday evening.
r. II. S. baseball team won from
the Lisbon Falls High team. by a
score of IL to 5 on the home grounds
Saturday.
Miss Pauline ONeil OF Augusta
passed Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas O'Neil.
Miss Pauline Curtis of Augusta
passed the weekend at her home in
Richmond.
Blanchard Chapman and James
Haynes made an automobile trip to
New Harbor Sunday.
Several automobile parties from
Richmond went to Togus Sunday.
Miss Bertha Raymond Is at Capt.
toll Island, gettin CHER cottage in
readiness for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
Cornell Students
Fined for Fracas

Ithaca, n. Y, May 26.-For their
participation in fracas last Friday
night at local police headquarters,
Arthur M. Winkler of Paterson, N.
J., and w. E. Springer of Troy, N.
yates. each paid a fine of $50 in
Magistrates Court today. Charles
a student. was given a suspended
sentence. when it was shown that
he had tried to prevent any out
breaks by the several hundred fresh
men who had marched down town
fro. the campus after their annual
cap-burning ceremony.
The charges against the trio were
reduced from assault and rioting to
discrderE conduct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

A large number of presidents ard
secretaries of Rotary clubs in the
Eighth District were entertained at
smoker last evening in Ware par
lors given by the Waterville Rotary
club. This meeting was held prior
to the big district meet today at the
Elmwood the representatives Of clubs
all over the district Of which Her
bert C. Libby of Waterville has been
nominated district governor, will get
together for discussions and helps as
to the best way to fill their new posi-
tions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
11-YEAR-0LD
CHILD FATALLY
HURT BY AUTO

Albertine Collins, II year old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Col
Inns, Al Water street was almost in
stantly killed at the corner of Sher-
win and Water streets when struck
down by an Overland touring car, No.
1851 driven by Don Michaud of
Winslow. DR.. j. E. Poulin who hap
pened to be passing just after the &C
cident happened said that death was
caused by fracture Of the skull. The
child lived about 10 minutes after the
accident.
The Collins family were packing
their household goods preparing to
move away last night from their little
home which is at the corner OF Sher-
win and Water streets not rs feet
from the scene of the tragedy. 1t Is
believed that the little girl was hur-
rying across the street to say goodbye
to a neighbor and she was looking up
the hill which is at this point of the
road. Michaud was coming up the
hill at moderate pace according to
bystanders and when he saw what
was about to happen he sheered his
scar almost onto the trolley car tracks
which run parallel to the street. He
applied the brakes with all force and
several people who were in the vi
cinity at the time spoke Of the loud
saueaking as Michaud stepped on the
brake pedal. -.
Michaud, who is well under Il
years or age when he realized what
had happened hurried to the police
station and met Chief of Police Will
liam H. Murray and Day Deputy
Ralph c. Blunt just leaving for Water
street. Chief Murray told Michaud
to go in and wait for him. The City
Marshall made many inquiries at the
place where the accident happened
and those who saw any part of 1t
seemed to think that it was purely
an accident and not criminal negll-
gence Of the driver.
Chief Murray told Michaud to put
his car up and If anything further de-
yeloped he would be notified.
This Is the first fatal accident OF
this nature in Waterville this year
although there have been two or three
narrow escapes by children. the
place where the accident occurred
last evening is considered by many
particularly dangerous spot. Inc
lower end of Sherwin street term,
mates in Water street IN a steep hlli
and at this corner many children are
In the habit of playing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

a new organ. was heard, and the
committee was authorized to go
ahead with the purchasing of suit
able organ to take the place of the
one which is now in use.
1t is understood that negotiations
are now under way with the repre-
sentative of a concern manufactur-
ing organs and that a contract may
be signed, perhaps within few days
as the members of the committee
were given authority to sign such a
contract. The specifications of an
organ such as the committee expects
to procure are for three manual
electric organ of the latest design.
which will be one of the best ever
installed in central Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
Miss Mary z. TourtiIIotte

Miss Mary Elizabeth Tourtillotte
of Bath. graduate Of Colby college
with the class of 1919. died Sunday
evening in a hospital at Newbury
port, Mass. in which city she had
years. She leaves her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Tourtillotte Of Bath: a
brother, Ralph, of Millinocket. and an
uncle, Hugh Mckay of this city.
During her residence at college,
Miss Tourtillottte had made many
friends in this city and she will be
missed by many people here. She
was a member Of the Colby chapter
of the Chi Omega fraternity. The
funeral services will be held at Bath
at o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
Funeral of Theodore Binnette

Funeral services for Theodore Bin
nette We're held at s o'clock Monday
morning at the st. Augustine Catho-
lie church, with the Rev. FIR. Armand
J. Chabot officiating. There was a
very large attendance of the family
and friends with a delegation from
the societies of which the late Mr..
Binnette as a member.
The interment was in the family
lot in the ST. Augustine cemetery and
the bearers were four brothers Of the
deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

The combination chemical truck
from the Hartford fire station an
swered a still ALARM at 1905 Monday
afternoon for a chimney fire at the
residence Of Dan Staples on Columbia
street. Three of the small chemicals
were used to extinguish the blaze,
and there was no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
Mrs. Rosie e. Littlchcld

Mrs. Rosie C. Littlefield died at
her home in Winslow Sunday morn
ing aged So years. She Is survived
by her husband. Alonzo l.. Littleheld
a brother, George S. Hamlin. two
sisters. Phoebe ]. Weber and lsa-
bel Wheeler. Funeral services VIII
be held from the late home Tuesday
afternoon at . o'clock. Rev. e. D.
Durgin OF China will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Attorney Frank E. Southland will
leave this morning on a several days
business trip to Skowhegan, Jackman
and other places in Somerset county.
Mrs. Southland will accompany him
on this trip. Masters Pemberton and
Frank, Jr., are in Yarmouth, where
they will visit with their grandmother
for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

The Waterville Kiwanis Club met
last evening at the Outlook" at Bel
grade Hill. Seventy-one members
and guests were present and a fine
beef steak supper was served by the
landlord. Mr.. Hennings. During the
supper hour songs were sung by the
members and music was furnished
by an orchestra. Hon. Ralph o.
Brewster was the speaker of the
evening and gave a splendid address
on THE Future Of Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

A splendid program Of music and
also talks by Judge Benedict F. Ma
!lor and Rev. Andrew T. McWhorter
has been arranged for the joint meet
irg of the Smith school Parent
Teacher Association and the Kinder
gar ten Mothers Club, which will be
he'd at the school at 1880 this even
tpgo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Heminger re-
turned yesterday from Troutdale.
where they have been passing sew
eral days at the Rainbow Camps.
They report that in view of the fact
that the weather has been a bit cool
for this time of year. the fish are
plentiful and very lively. Mr.. and
Mrs. Heminger landed some very
good trout and yesterday morning
three sportsmen at Lake Moxie
caught three large salmon and six
big trout in an hours time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

The marriage intentions OF G. 10
semi Fournier to Rosanna Fortier.
both of Waterville; Lorenzo Copp
RIckford to Marie Anna Gallant both
Of Waterville and Forrest w. Weber
of Benton to Lottie May Pollard OF
Waterville have been Sled at the OF
fee of city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
New Electric Organ
To Be Installed in
United Baptist Church

At meeting of the members of
the Penney Memorial United Bap-
fist church, which was held Monday
evening at the church. the report of
the committee which was appointed
to look after the matter of procuring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
MONDAY AND TUESDAY

City Opera House-"Bluff." starring
Agnes Ayres and Antonio Moreno;
treasure Island" featuring ]. B.
warner; comedy. ION the job"
Haines Theatre-Corrine Griffith In
"Biack Oxen;" Listen Lester" with
snecial cast; News, comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
Mrs. Rosanna Row

Mrs. Rosanna Roy, wife of Adelard
Roy, passed away at the home, &c
Mt. Vernon Avenue, Monday morn
ing, aged A years. The funeral ar
ran2ements will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

There will be a stated conclave Of
st. Omer Commandery, K. T.. No.
IL, at the asylum Wednesday eve
ming, May %, at 7.45 o'clock. AS
plans for the observance Of st.
Johns Day are to be made full at
tendance is desired. There will also
be ballot work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Miss Irene Caron and Miss Agnes
DUMAS of 81 Elm street, left yes
terday afternoon for New York city
for ten days visit to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

The Girls Auxiliary to the Wom-
ems Federation OF the Congregation
al church will meet in the lower yes
try this afternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Miss Ann Daley returned to her
home in Gardiner yesterday after
several days visit with her cousin
Miss Ethel Daley at the Melcher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

-.r. and Mrs. Samuel Freeman
and daughter. Miss Hilda, are at
tending the Jewellers Convention in
Augusta this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. c. Wardwell have
returned from Brassua. where they
enioyed q weeks vacation passed In
fishing. 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

About IS members of the Water
Vile Lodge of Elks. journeyed to
Lewiston yesterday afternoon to at
tend the initiation meeting OF the
Elks in which the Waterville team
conferred the degree upon large
class of candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Edwin Simons has returned to
Gardiner after several weeks visit
with his cousin. William Whipple of
Hurleigh street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Mrs. Abbie Gallagher has returned
10 her home in Pittsfield after a
weekend visit with Mrs. Amanda
Gallagher Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

John Baxter has returned to his
home in Gardiner after passing the
weekend in town with his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Charles Clark of North New Port
land was a business caller in Water
Vile yesterday and was also calling
on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

The Augusta Women's Democratic
Club will meet Thursday evening at
the council rooms at City Hall at
7.20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Buzzell and
daughters. Ula, Arlene and Tina
we're callers Sunday at the home OF
Roland Buzzeil in Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Josephine Ouillette has returned
from New York city after six
weeks stay in which she studied
hairdressing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Leo Pooler and Joseph Roderique
have gone to New York City where
they will be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Daviau have re-
turned to their home in Madison al
ter a weekend visit in town with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Albert Caron Of Lewiston passed
the weekend with relatives in Wa
terville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Mrs. w. H. Trafton and Mrs. G. e.
sherrard of the River road, were
shopping in Waterville yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

The Ladies' Aid Of the Universal
list church will meet with Miss sara
Il. Cannon at the Woman's Assocla-
ton rooms Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Mrs. Ralph Hart has returne'
from Portland where she passed tn
weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Miss Clara Drawn, Miss Merl
Drawn, Miss Arlene Buzzell. Mrs.
Via Mooers, Miss Natalie Cole ana
Miss Ethel Lancy attended a dance
in Canaan Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
AUGUSTALOCALS

Mrs. Ellis Walker returned Mon
day evening from a several days visit
with friends in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

the guests had fled out, the company
reformed and marched to the Arm
DRY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

7 1IusI SOIHpdHy nelQ up and robbed
| by three men of $1,000 Of banks
| funds.
Judge Morton in Federal district
| court at Boston orders George F..
| Redmond. James S. Lamont and Ar
thur A. Diggins, officers of BANKRUPT
| firm Of G. F. Redmond and Company,
Inc, to turn over 100000 to receivers
of concern.
Harry Edkins. reel boy at a Port
| Richmond. Staten Island, motion pic
ture theatre, arrested on perjury
charge after testifying at trial Of
Harry L.. Hoffman for murder of
Mrs. Maude Bauer. March rs.
High officials In masonry particle
pate in exercises incident to laying
of corner stone OF shrine hospital
for crippled children at Springfield,
, Mass.
Charlie Paddock. worlds champion
sprinter, announces he would not be
member of American Olympic team
at Paris games unless his injured
leg showed VERY decided improve
ment", says Los Angeles dispatch.
Property owners adjacent to ont
door wooden stadium in Brooklyn. in
which Pancho Villa is scheduled TO
defend his fiyweight title against
frankie Ash of England, tomo,ro,v
(Tuesday) night. apply in supreme
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27
NEWS BRIEFS

Messenger for birmingham (Mass)
! Trust Company held up and robbed
by three men of $1,000 of banks
funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-27

Presbyterian general assembly I'M
'animously adopt resolution pledginS
itself to the OUTLAW of war and
Fastening of the day when nations
shall learn to war no more"