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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
THE pRourH

From the Journals ad columns one
learns of eight cows for sale, the
reason given being mo water in
pasture" This enlightens the under
standing not only respecting the diff
ficulties under which farmers work
but of a somewhat alarming condi-
tion of drouth.
Notwithstanding some sporadic
cloudbursts, widely prevailing driz-
zles and fogs there has been little
of soaking rain to reach the water
sources. to feed the springs and fat
ten the rivers. Reports Of forest
fires are beginning. Unless Henry
Ford hurries up with his synthetic
cow--though no doubt water will be
needed in any substitute for milk
users Of milk and cream will be con-
cerned; and unless we soon get a
rain that will lessen the danger from
fire in the tinder of the great woods
hunting will have to be restricted,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
GAS WARFARE

Certain barbarous practises form
erly resorted to in warfare were dis
continued, such as impaling prison
ers on sharpened stakes and outrag-
ing captured communities. Many
doubtless have concluded that the
terrors Of gas warfare might be dis
posed of in similar fashion.
This result is doubtful. Not only
is there a preponderance Of opinion
that use Of gas in warfare may be a
deciding factor, which the old out
RACES were not. but there are large
sums of capital profitably invested
in the making OF poisonous gas.
By this it should not be inferred
that meney making will be the de-
Gliding factor in consideration Of the
use. It will circulate propaganda.
evidently is doing this; it will agi-
tate, influence and log-roll. That
much may be taken for granted. On
the other hand the humane people
in this world are, we believe, sum-
ciently numerous to insist effectively
on abolition Of poisonous gas--pro-
vided the other combatant does not
make use of it. There's the rub and
it isn't quite clear how any genuine
assurance may be had, by the nation
wishing to discontinue the use Of gas,
that 1t will not be used by others?
II the use were ineffectual such as
surance might prevail.
AS the situation is revealed these
conditions are found: what with the
peace-time use of poisonous gas, the
making and the marketing of it. the
maintenance Of plants available in
time Of war, how may there be pre-
vention of the use in warfare? What
might be done If only one nation re-
fused to become party to an agree
ment to abandon the use? Further
more what international control
might be established to restrict the
manufacture of such gas to the COM
.msrcial needs Of each nation? Even
the effert Of our representatives at
Geneva failed, and this only was to
prevent international shipment OF
war gas.
The world shuddered when it read
Of the agonies In which men died in
the last war from the effect Of poi
sonous gases. 1t should listen with
little patience to the propagandists,
who tell US that the use Of such gas
IN war is humane. 1t is not and new
er can be, unless a lethaI gas shall
be used. which is not likely. We
might as well face the situation and
determine whether it would be safe
Tor our country. for instance. to ne
giect this arm Of warfare unless 9TH
er nations were doing likewise.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
LEAVE SOMETHING TO BE DE-.
SIRED

Under Chapter IS P. and 8.
Laws Of 1925, $277,36s.o4 was zap
propriated" to cover the alleged
"overdrawn" accounts, which in
reality never had been overdrawn.
There IL no record in the State
Auditors ONCE that this sum OF
$277,363.04 was Included in the to-
tails used as a basis for making up
the 1925-1926 tax rate or that the
State tax was increased by reason OF
it. The State Auditor informs me
that this was discussed between him
and the Legislative committee. but
when It was found that there already
was enough cash in the Treasury to
pay all these items, they were not
included In the tax rate.-From Ex-
Governor Baxters address at st.
Albans, Aug. IL, 1925.
That the emergency appropria-
ton of $2s6,S33.70 was placed IN the
tax bill by the last Legislature and
the one responsible for recent
statement regarding State Finances
vas advised Of this fact prior to the
issuance Of a statement upon this
subject.-From afddavit of State
Auditor Hayford, Aug. 10, 1925.
It seems proper to remark that
these conflicting statements leave
something to be desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

meetings will be held on the Steel
Pier. The Hotel Traymore will be
headquarters, where delegates will
register to receive credentials.
Scientists were unable to name the
sea monster that was towed to
Boothbay Harbor Tuesday from
Monhegan Island by Captain Cass
Brackett. 1t measures 33 feet long,
is estimated to weigh about eight
tons, has an enormous girth and
mouth so big that it is said an ordi-
nary sized flour barrel could be hid
den away between it's toothless jaws.
Scientists from the numerous resorts
in this vicinity went to Boothbay
Harbor to look at the denizen Of the
deep and went away with the state
ment that while it resembled a whale
and looked something. like a shark
they weren't quite sure whether 1t
was a descendant of the sea serpent
or the devil fish. Up to nightfau It
had been unnamed. -
The monster was captured Satur
day by Capt. William Nicholson saf1d
his three mates on small fish boat
about seven miles off Monhegan Is
land. When first seen by them they
thought it was a shark basking m
the strong sunlight of the midafter-
noon. AS they approached the mon.
ster lashed the sea with its tail and
the fishermen decided they needed
more equipment than they had on
board so they returned to Monhegan
Island to get harpoons and strong
lines and cent back to the locality
on the high seas where they had first
seen the stranger.
A harpoon was sunk deep in the
body just back of the neck, and then
the excitement began. AS Capt.
Nicholson tells the story, the mons
ter first whipped the sea into foam
and then started off at a terrific
speed. The fishermen had taken
around the forward bits. For miles
and miles their little boat was towed
at sea. Sometimes the course was
suddenly changed to starboard and
then to port and the men at the
wheel had difficulty in keeping the
boat headed with the tow line.
There were times when it appear
ed the boat would be suddenly cap
sized. This performance continued
the greater part of the night before
their captive tired and it was late
Sunday afternoon before it was pro-
nounced dead. 1t was carefully ex-
amined at Monhegan yesterday. The
freak has a carcass of mottled black
and white. Its few teeth are soft
and one woman who felt its tongue
and roof Of the mouth described
them as smooth as velvet. The fish
ermen spread word of its arrival in
the hopes that some one could class
ify it but none could. tH
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Now, although Danny Fox could
run faster than the brave Policeman
Dog, he found it hard work to run
and carry at the same time a strug-
Cling, plucky old rabbit. Uncle
Lucky hadn't stopped for one mo-
ment wiggling and squirming. push~
ing and showing, and pretty soon his
strong hind legs had pulled the old
fox's waistcoat right down over his
knees. The next minute head over
heels rolled Danny Fox, his feet all
tangled up as tight as you please.
Goodness, gracious meebus!" ex-
claimed the plucky old gentleman
rabbit, as the kind Policeman Dog
slipped the handouts over Danny
Fox's front paws. THAT was a
rough and tumble ride" and in the
next story, you shall hear what hap
pened after that.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
Editorial Comment
Criminal Greed's Latest Sacrifice
IN. Y. World)

IN. Y. World)
Sworn evidence SO far taken in
the case of the excursions steamer
Mackinac of Providence amply con-
firms early suspicion that wanton
and criminal greed was responsible
for the disaster which has already
cost nearly fifty lives. with more
deaths expected to result.
The boiler which blew up was
known to be cracked and defective
before the steamer started out with
Its load of excursionists. Workmen
summoned to make hasty repairs
that morning testify that they could
not make any repairs within the
time given, that they did make none
and that they warned the officers of
the ship that the trip could not be
undertaken with any safety. The
foreman of the Welding crew swears
that he told the ships chief engineer
that if 1t went out as it was it might
get to Newport and it might not get
100 feet from the dock before the
boiler blew up. Nevertheless, the
sale OF tickets went on. the boat was
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
FRECKLES
DON'T Hide Them With Veil; Re-
move Them with othins-
Double Strength

This preparation for the removal Of
Ireckles is so successful in removing
freckles and giving clear, beautiful
complexion that it is sold by all drug
ana department stores with a guaran-
tee to refund the money If 1t fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a
veil or waste time on lemon juice or
cucumbers: get an ounce of Othine
and remove them. Even the first few
applications should show a wonderful
Improvement. some Of the lighter
freckles vanishing entirely.
Be sure to ask for the double
strength Othine; it is this that is sold
on money-back guarantee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

The State Of Connecticut has a
new Aim tax law under which, the
producers say, the theatre owners
will have to pay in tax about as
much as they pay the producers for
rentals, the tax being $40 for each
thousand feet Of filn. Needless to
add the producers are arranging to
have the tax fall on the theatre own
ers and the latter will frfd a way
If possible to pass it along to the
patrons. Results depend somewhat
on the. hold which the movie habit
has on the people.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Mrs. Lizzie Wellman, 76 years: NJ.
Evie Varnum, 81 years. -
There are several who are "a Ana
"a and probably some who ara ~ -.
willing to acknowledge that thss
are Is and four who have died sine.
the new year came in.
There are five soldiers and elm
soldiers widows. Rev. George II
Lincoln who is the Oldest has ~
Boston Post gold headed cane ~
has worked in the hayfield heln,ss
hay every day this season and ess
walk off two and three miles. TSs ss
enumerator found Hamlin Orr vss
is IS on the roof of his/barn sbirs
ling with the thermometer nearly 4,
In the shade and says he intends =
shingle the entire roof alone. =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

crowded and sailed and the boiler
blew up before there had been time
to count UP the profits.
The annals Of the American coast
wise steamship excursion-service are
thick with cases of disaster ana
and fearful losses of life from nre or
defective machinery or rotten nuns.
But If there is one in the whole long
list springing from q greed more de-
liberate and knowing than IN TINS
case, it is not recalled. Ihe re-
sponsibility should not be hard to px.
and punishment should be certain
and ADEQUATE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Nebraska's grand dragon declares
that the X. K. X. must revert to its
original intention of keeping its
membership secret If it is to achieve
the object to which it is dedicated.
This ought to afford thugs. who may
wish to conduct themselves in the
guise of the K. K. X. a measure Of
encouragement. Meanwhile the power
yet rests with the public to insist
upon the removal of masks from the
faces Of public paraders.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

shouted, dear. plucky little mousie
that she f.!
With q bound the brave Policeman
pog Jumped right over the crowd Of
people and sped after the fleeing
Danny Fox.
"Oh dear! Oh dear! What shall l
do!" sobbed Little Miss Mousie,
dropping the spool Of cotton, which
rolled down the street after the good
Policeman Dog. But he couldn't use
spool cotton to lasso the old fox with.
No, indeed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

The head of the anthracite miners
declares the operators want a strike
so as to sell their poor coal at a high
price. II so why is he helping them?
Moreover what evidence is there
that the operators need a strike in
order to sell their rock and slate at
high prices to poor dupes down here
in New England, who insist on
burning anthracite, and accept rock?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

One view Of 1t is that France and
Germany must work together If they
would save themselves. A flavor Of
irony to the considerable common
sense of the suggestion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Priests Powder for Indigestion,
Sour, Sick Stomach, Car Sickness,
Heartburn and General Hyperacidity
Of the Stomach.
All druggists, soc and s1.50. The
S1.5O size holds five (5) times as
much as the soc size.
Priests Regulators, the ideal tonic
laxative for chronic constipation 25c
ana 75c. If your dealer does not carry
them in stock have him order for you
or send direct to Priest Drug Co,
Bangor. Me. Parcel Post prepaid to
any address. No extra charge.-Adyt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

The Governor of Massachusetts,
makes a commendable effort to en-
courage the use of soft coal by buy
ing a thousand tons for use in State
institutions. Every little helps.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
HaVerhi|I Man Discovers
Permanent Relief From
ASTHMA
Haverhill, Mass, August s. 1925.

Haverhill, Mass, August 5, 1925.
/ have been a sufferer of chronic
asthma for number of years and
have not been able to sleep all
through the night without seeking
relief.
But now. after using two bottles of
"Thama" Asthma Remedy, can sleep
all night by taking one dose. l will
say that have also tried several diff
ferent remedies but find that "Tha-
ma" is permanent.
You are at liberty to use my testi-
monial in advertising your wonderful
remedy; also will be pleased to give
all the information 1 can to any one
who is suffering with asthma.
Sincerely Yours
William E. Tracy,
e3 Emerson Street,
Haverhill, Mass.
NOTE:-Than,a Asthma Remedy
can be obtained from your druggist.
Made only by Reliable Preparations
Company, Haverhhl, Mass.
aus21, ,thurs,4t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time
rDasA,s 4 FAVE AfNGIleTA FOR

Eastern STANDARD Time
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA fok
Bangor, f12.47 a. m. sl.0s a. m, Y ~ SU :. m'
g4.45 q. m, t925 a. m. 9.40 am, f22s pm'
s3.oS pm, 1881 p. =. ....g
B. & A. Pts, t1z.47 am, 1880 In. $50 an
Bar Harbor, *2 80 a. M, 1925 a. m.
Bath, 1919 a. m, 1919 a. M, slp.za = A-'
TAOS p. m. *l0.55 p. m.
Belfast. C4.45 a. m. TO- 25 a. m. f223 p NJ ~
Boston, 80. ID a. m. 1910 a. m, f?:lS =. ~ ~
$40 "a a. m. 1900 p m. taos p. n.' so.iop p w.
*10.55 p. m.
Calais. 1880 a.. M. 1925 a. m.
Dover -Foxcroft, C4.45 =. M. H. 20 p ~ N.
Gardiner. 1918 a. m, 1919 q. m. ~ d vs.
S10.24 a. m. 1900 p. m. TAOS p. M, -oio y ~
t7.25 p. m, *l0.55 p. m. o o.
Halloweil. 1919 a. m. 1919 a. m. siG2a = n. NJ.
1900 p. m. TAOS p. m. +5.l5 p. ui.' 1''-' y -
40. 55 p. m.
Harmony. C4.45 a. m. 1923 p. m. ,o. ~.
Lewiston. t6 10 a. m. 1918 a. m.' Is'o'
s5.15 p. m. *10.55 p. m.
New York, "a .05 p. M. rs p. m. =. a.
Portland. *3 13 a. M, t6 10 a. m, Iyly = m. m.
s10.24 M. 1900 p. m, t4.05 p. M, so.iop =
t125 D. M, 40 .55 p. m.
Rockland. t6.19 a. m. 10. 10 a. m. tiO' y, M
Slowhegan, C4.45 a. M, 1925 a. m, s''4o o -
1928 p. m. ,,ooa.m.
S. Gardiner. t6 10 a. m. t9 10 m. slo = am. =,
1900 p. m, *5.15 pm, t7.25 p M rio'0' r
St. John, tl247 a. m. .o,o m.
Waterville t1247 a. m. s1.0S a. r - 90 m. N.
GAS a. m. 1925 a. m, So.40 a. m, 1z'-' y -
! -SS sDa;lp =. A'' c cpExcept + Sunday and Monday.
! Daily, except Monday. Daily, except eun''''
Sunday only.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

He who declared there is no new
thing under the sun evidently didn't
foresee the undermining of Hamlet
before a London audience and the
smoking Of a cigarette in the grave
side scene.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Who said the Government was not
doing its utmost to enforce prohibi-
ton? Here it is with a government
made recipe for "kickless" cider.
Now If we may find something for
the small boy who eats the unripe
ample
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
PRIESTS POWDERS
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
BY REGULAR USERS
Most Every M all
Brings Like Testi-
monials of It's Bene-.
fetal Results.

Gentlemen:
Please mail me $150 bottle Of the
Priest Indigestion Powder. Same
has been recommended to me by a
young man from Maine. If same is
Q. X, I will send for another order.
This young man has recommended
same highly.
Very truly yours,
Irene c. Kearney,
233 Church ST.,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

The tenant of a newly built house
approached the landlord and informed
him that he wanted a new front door.
"A new frent door!" exclaimed the
landlord. Whatever do you mean ?
It's new house, and you have only
been in it a week"
Yes, I know" replied the tenant,
but you see, I tied my dog to the
door-knob and a cat went BY"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

American tourists are said to be
leaving their spats- behind in London
on returning home. This doesn't re-
fer to the spats of bridal couples.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Statisticians discover that next to
being fat it is most dangerous to
ride In automobiles. Flying. arctic
exploration ct cetera are compare
lively safe pursuits.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Henry Ford may have accumulated
a billion dollars or so, but what is
there about that which would quail
fy him to prescribe substitute for
milk?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Are those urging the omission of
the word "obey" from the marriage
service impelled by the conviction
that it is best not to make resula-
tions that cannot be enforced2
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

They are raising money to ex-
plain the need Of a bridge at Bath,
though in what we've been reading
the need is said to speak for itself.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

"Old Subscriber" telephones this
inquiry: What kind and color of
dog is that portrayed on the bronze
relief for the Kittery Memorial?"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Scarborough, England, is consider
ing the plan to require owners Of
golf links to pasture at least one
sheep per acre. Fore!
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Now for information on how long.
If State toll bridge Is built at
Bath, it will be before the State
will be asked to make it a free
bridge?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Onions are said to be pressing
beans for the title of Boston's favor
lite food.-Eoston Transcript.-And
the old Medford concomitant not
available!
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
Particular in His EnaIish

ParticuIar in His English
Judge: You are an educated man
but this Is disgraceful crime you
have been found guilty of. Have
you anything to say before sentence? ?''
Only this, your honor. What
ever the sentence may be. for
heavens sake don't end It with a
proposition. STRAY Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

AS yet no inspector has testified
that the Macinac's boilers didn't
burst.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

The Maine state Universalist con-
vention will be held in Bangor Sept
21, ~ and %. following . change OF
plan to hold the convention in South
Paris this year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Let 'em strike and be darned is a
sentiment suitable to the hot weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
BINGHAM

A merry round attracted Isr..
crowds on Murray St., Sattrdsv
evening.
Early Sunday forenoon a lary.
drove of cattle were driven throush
town. headed down river. They had
come all the way from Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. FairAe,s
and three children, recently enjoysS
several days vacation at North Pond
Smithfield. at the Ames cottage.
E. E. Folsom and friends pass.d
Sunday at Carry Pond Camns
where Mr.. Folsom has part owners
interest
Mrs. Omar Briggs and daughter
Miss Clara, and Miss Mabel Bunker
of Anson were guests Monday Of
Mrs. Briggs brotherand family. Mr.
and Mrs. H. E. Greenlaw.
PLEASANT RIDGE-Mr. and
Mrs. Chris Rollins and family were
visitors in Augusta and Manchester.
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Lewis and son
Kendall of Boston were among the
guests at Healey's last week, but
started ON their return trip Monday.
Mr.. Lewis is in the Fire Insurance
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Pitts Of Camp
Arden. Healey's Pond. went to Garry
Monday, for a short stay before re-
turning to their home in Brooklyn
N. Y
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Steward en-
joyed a trip to North Pond. Smith
field, on Sunday.
Clara, one of the little daughters
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Greenlaw,
was thrown from a wagon and o
wheel ran over her, one day recent
ly, bruising her about the head and
face quite badly, though no bones
were broken.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Fotler Of Oak
land were recent guests Of her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Ashcroft.
Mrs. Mac Bigelow and children
were Sunday callers at Alvin Bar
ron's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rollins and
children have moved to their farm
in Concord to be nearer schools for
the children.
We understand Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Beane are soon to move into Bing-
ham.
Miss Rena Hunnewell Is to attend
hieh school at North Anson this fall.
Joe Spaulding Of Madison Gentry
was in theplace last week, buying
lambs and sheep.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Handful Senator Baxter at Bath
was given a tryout Tuesday evening
In preparation for the muster at
Portsmouth on Sept. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Better Bulls" come high. The
record price in this country is $1o2.-
600.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Kirby gets his name on the front
page again, SO there's that.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
Thursday, August 27, 1925

"Ths words you've banded are
sufficient;
'Tis deeds that prefer to see."
Goethe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
Read What a Prominent
Business Man of Dexter
Says About
RHEUMATISM.

The Buxton Rheumatic Medicir. =
Abbot Village, Maine. ~
Gentlemen:-I have been usin, 8,
Medicine and can truly saw i sSu s
been a great help to me. Nof aan ss
as a Rheumatic Remedy, but - s4y
blood Medicine. It has done worS.Is
for me and can cheerfully rscsss
mend it to any who will give n ::
good a trial as I have.
Very truly yours,
CHAS. S. HUTCHINSON
Price of 6uxton's Rheumatic Spee;s.
$1.00 per bottle. $500 for elk bots..s
Write for information Nv
THE BUXTON RHEUMATIC
=. MEDICINE CO,
Abbot Village, Maine
aug27d1t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Embarrassing
Why did you give up pipe organ
lessons?" !,
Il felt so blooming childish, play
ing with my feet."-Stanford Chap
arral.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27

Where is the mistress?"
Nurse: "She Is down in the kitchen
peeling onions. She Is expecting
her husband, and she wants to cry
new hat out of him."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-27
The Other Game

Customer-Good morning! Have you
Dickens Cricket on the Hearth ?"
Shopman-No, madam; but I can
show you a very good table tennis
set.-Montreal Star.