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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
BETTER READ IT

License Fees Will Do IT. is the
subject Of most Informative sum-
mary Of the highway bond problem
and the data compiled by the High
way Commission. Better paste it in
the hat. 1t was worked out by one
competent to do 1t, whose only inter-
est Is that of taxpayer and a
motorist. one who has no ak to
grind. 1t is published elsewhere In
this issue for the benefit of the
Journals readers. He asked, as one
OF our subscribers, that tbs. Journal
should publish the fluctuations O:
the Highway Commission. which we
were unable to do because Of lack Of
space, whereupon subscriber proceed
cd to compile and present in this
compact form essential facts COM
prised in the Commissions tabula-
tons.
We hope our readers will not
overlook 1t. II they will consider 1t
they will conclude that a construc-
tive effort has been made to secure
good roads out of money paid by the
motorists. roads that will make
motoring less expensive than it is
otherwise sure to be. In short, it
piovides, We believe, a way by
which the taxpayer need not be
burdened and, the motorist be re-
CURED to pay even less than the
saving 1t will afford him in the end.
Aid not least of its features is that
pertaining to maintenance, one Of
the most important as well as a
most perple1ns feature Of the entire
rfohlefn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
SIGNIFICANT OMISSION

Included in the so.called child
labor" propaganda received Is q
circular headed: "Zero's army full of
child workers. referring to the re-
cent narshalling OF down and OUTS
In New York City. It states that 60
per cent Of them started Industrial
work under Is years of age; that
two-fifths Of them had started in
dustrial work under fourteen years
OF age.
We are curious to know why the
per centage Of those who began work
under eighteen years Of age was not
given. We have, from the National
! Child Labor Committee under date
Of Dec. II, ult., communication
which was published in the Journal
| Of Dec. 20, communication in
which 1t is stated: 1T Congress is
to have any power at all to deal
with the child labor problem. the
foregoing regulation" (the eighteen
year age linit) rs just as important
as the prohibition of the labor OF
children under a."
We believe that statement violates
common sense. All we have to do
is to consult our own experience. II
it happens to be one that is matured.
II that statement were true there
was just as much reason for ascer-
tanning the percentage OF zero's
army that went to work prior to
eighteen years Of age as to ascertain
the per centage that went to work
before l6 or IA years OF age.
It Is that sort of absurdity which
| "queers" the measure, for it shows
either that the promoters are I'M
practical or are concealing a pur-
pose.
! In either event We do not believe
the people Of this State wish to
place within the power Of such the
regulation of our youth up to eight
cen years OF age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
Roots and Herbs Used in
Medicine

The Lydia L. Pinkham Medicine
60, of Lynn. Mass. is recognized as
the greatest user of roots ana herbs
in the world. Over half a million
pounds are used annually in manu-
featuring Lydia L. Pinkham's Nege-
table Compound. These herbs are
gathered with greatest care at the
season of the year when the medi-
cinal elements which they contain
are at their best. This. in part. &C
counts for the wonderful efficiency Of
l.>lia +. Tfnkham's Vegetable Com
pound in restoring ailinS women to
health and strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
How Diamond Brokers Prevent Thief,

How Diamond Brokers Prevent Theft
In the wholesale jewelry district OF
New York, where millions of dollars
worth of diamonds and precious
stone are daily handled. extraordi-
| nary precautions are taken against
possible hold-ups. 1t is Of course a
simple matter to provide burglar
proof vaults. In buying and selling
precious stones it Is necessary. how
ever, to remove the gems from the
safes to display and examine them.
The offices where fortunes in gems
are handled are ingCniously safe
guarded. The system employed is
evidently efficient. since a hold up in
diamond dealers Offices is rarely
heard of.
The casual visitor to these Offices
Will scarcely notice the precautions
taken to guard against attack. The
Offices usually contain an outer room
enclosed by high partitions. The only
employee in evidence is seated be-
hind small window When the WISH
tor satisfies the observer at the win
dow, and not before. a door Is opened
in the partition, and on his entering
is quickly closed. The office is iivi-
ded into series Of rooms or cubicles,
each enclosed with high partitions.
To enter any one of these the door
is opened by the observer behind the
window in the outer office. Listen
carefully and You will hear the click
OF the catch as 1t is controlled.
opened and closed from the outer
Office.
1t is impossible to gain entrance to
one of these inner rooms without the
help OF man In the outer office
Once inside. the door is fastened. and
1t can only be opened from the desk
outside. Should a hold-up be at
tempted In the outer Office the thief
would find himself confronted by a
formidable barrier or series Of bar
riers. Should the man in the office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
Emperor of Japan Still
Suffers From Mental Ills

Toxic, Jan. | (By A. r.)-Despite
general improvement in his physical
condition. the Emperor of Japan con-
tinues to suffer from weakened MEM
DRY and difficulty in speech, according
to a statement issued by the physi-
clans Of the imperial household.
The physicians still nope. however,
to effect Improvement IN His Majcs-
tvs mental condition so as to enable
him to take his proper part in the
celebration Of the silver wedding an
niVersary of the imperial couple. due
To be held May 10, 1925. His Males
" mas gained steadily in weight since
l;rst spring and his appetite has I'M
prONCI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
License Fees
Will Do 1t

The State Highway Commits
sion has made tables showing
Just how Automobile License
Fees will pay off present out
standing Highway Bonds and
interest, will also pay off pro-
posed new issue, 100000
Highway Bonds payable serial
ly in Is years, and also pay off
proposed new issue $3,600.o0O
Bridge Bonds payable serially
in 80 years, and interest on both
new issues. Present Highway
Bonds outstanding in 1926 will
be s9,63S,5O0. These will be fin-
ally paid off in 1868, but because
they are long term bonds. total
interest charges amount to
$7,061.S00.
New issue 100000 Highway
Bonds are Is year serial. will
be finally paid In 1945 and be-
cause short term bonds, total
interest charges only amount to
$2,SS0,000.
New issue $3.6OO,OO0 Bridge
Bonds are 80 year serial. will be
finally paid in 1860 and total
interest. charges are s2,232.O00
Total amounts for paying off
all Bonds and all interest
charges is largest in 1881 when
it amounts to $1,796.74O. but
even in that year, Automobile
License Fees will provide that
sum and also s2.099,360, for
cense Fees will be s2,534,600 in
1926 and are estimated to be
$3.S96,lO0 in 1860. After pro-
viding for paying off all matur-
ing bonds and all interest
charges, there will be- left for
Maintenance:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
RELATIVE TO LYNcHlNG

While the record of murders
throughout the country increases,
that form Of murder termed lynch
ing decreases. This is worthy OF
note.
The compilation by the Tuskegee
Institute Tor the past year shows
but 16 lynchings. all negroes, three
Of which were for insulting a wo-
man. This is said to be the smallest
annual toll Of life by lynching since
the beginning Of keeping the record.
There were 81 lynchings in 1922.
There were As instances where Of
ficers Of the law prevented lynch
ings. In this respect the year 1928
was an improvement on 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
PLENTY OF FIGHTING TO BE
HAD

The, light Of battle must not yet
die In the eye Of man. whether or
not war be outlawed. For genera
lions to come the battle will be to
the strong. mentally, and spiritually
a. well as physically. Man must
nerve himself for battle long after he
has relsgated war with his fellow
humans to disuse; long after he is
convinced and controls himself by
the conviction that war with his TEL
lows weakens all, Injuries all, diverts
attention from the only warfare
really worth while, the war against
mans natural enemies, pests and
diseases.
There has been at our national
capital, this week. a gathering Of
scientists, some three thousand in
number. The discussions have been
varied and many OF great public in
terest, II the public could be given
comprehension. The retiring presi-
dent took for the subject Of his ad-
dress Science and Service" Won
dsrful have been the gifts Of SCI
ence to man: likewise horrible have
some of these seemed before we
learned to apply them to desirable
ends. The poison gas which so hor-
ribly tortured defenseless men on the
battle front have been found ap-
plicable to mans war with pests and
disease.
We think of the claims Of science
often as visionary. Some Of these
doubtless are, though the vision
aries may be blazing the trail to ac-
complishment in other ways. 1t may
be that the bacteriologists. who think
they have discovered a fluid by
flltering bacteria through stone
which will kill any and all germs.
are too sanguine; it may be that
man by means of it, attempting to
rid himself Of germs would instead
rid the earth Of himself. but the ef-
fort to protect him will go on,
nevertheless.
The battle Of science on behalf Of
the human race is mighty in its ap-
peal, once It Is understood. 1t should
kindle the light of battle in each and
all Of us. Here is proper place in
which to develop and use our COM
batiyeness, here place for our ruth
lessness; but 1t is a warfare which
should be conducted intelligently, as
it may be some Of the germs, we
now dread, are susceptible OF
genuinely helpful service to man.
However. there is plenty of fighting
to be had and man should fit him
self for the endless struggle and II
he can. find JOY in that kind Of bat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time
TRAINS lIAVg AUGUSTA Fo0 -

Bangor fl247 =. t.. sl.os a. M. t233 d n.
f445 On t9 80 5. H.. fl2.3S o. M. t2.S2 p q.
1911 o m, " 20 p m.
D & A. Pts. +I2.E7 :. a. t2.o3 .. m. tia
Bar Harbos. As1.0s q. m. t2.sa a. n. tl2a
Bath. tels a. M. 1884 a. m. isssAa,
TAOS m, t717 p. m. 40. 4S p m: IN,
s Bess, al :. % t sis H.. rs
1855 4. m. t2.46 p. M. 1884 p. m. taos p. n
Calais f2.33 a. m. tl2.3s p m. @
Dover Foxcroft. C4.45 a. m. t. p. ID.
Gardiner 1921 a. H.. t6 Is a. M. 1894 q n.
O. SIS A. m. Il. As p. M. % "a p. m. taos .. n
5.i5p. m. t7l7p M. s10.4S p. N.
Haliowell Is Is a. IN. t9.34 d m. i9.5San.
2.4e o N. ZAP m. TAOS .. NJ. 1912 n
Harmony "a AS a. M, t2.52 p. q.
Lewiston. rs. Isl a. M. f9.34 a. m, 1855 g. Z,
.4O5 D. IN, +l0. ~ p, tn.
New York, 1894 p. M, ,05 Q. N.
Portia I'D 1921 a. NJ. t6. Is a. m t9.Na. n
t7I7p M. +io is .. N.
Rockland rs. is q. N. to.34 q. M. taos pm
Skowhegau C4.45 am. $3.50 Am. f2.52 pm
So. Gardiner rs Is a m.. 1894 a. m, faN
Am. t246 o.m- 1894 pm. IS. l5pm., H.l7pn
St. John. tl2.41 N. III
Waterviile tl2.47 u. m. u .0S .. n. ian
a. NJ. f445 a. u. 1899 a. m ~. - p. a., tan
p. H.. 1911 p. M. TAO p. m.
Daily. NExcept Sunday and Moads.
Daily, except Monday. Daily. except Sunday
A Discontinued after October 10. sSunday oily
DC. DOUGLASS. N. L. HARRIS,
'-c1-o4 v. p. 3: Genl Mge. Genl Pass. Asest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Fre& Palmer, Hart
land: Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hardy,
Carmel; Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Tracy,
Lewiston; Isaac Low. Henry Getchell.
Sanford: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Heron,
Hartford, Conn. After returning
homo several attended the Maine
State Society meeting. About 30o
people were present. a very fine
program was listened TO. after which
refreshments were served. All re-
turned home thinking they had had
a Christmas that would be long re-
membered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
Fire Scare at Hazard Factory

A slight fire started in the heel
room Of the i. =, Hazard CO. fac
tory Wednesday night about $50.
calling out the fire department,
which responded promptly. The fire
is thought to have been caused by
the blower and was soon eXtinguish-
ed. Every precaution is taken to
prevent fire from this source. a
Waterman being constantly on duty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

If they have no cars. ants can per
ccive Vibrations. Tut ANTS on table
and tap the smlac" lightly with the
finger. Every ant gives quick start,
So sensitive are they that the drop
ping Of tiny bird shot from a height
of only six inches onto the surface
of the table was seen to make every
one of scores of ants give a convul-
sive perk.
Ants never sleep. They work from
birth TO ':eath in Il land Of darkness
and silence.( Their strengthsis pro-
disious; andtheir powers of vitality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
How Fat Actress
Became Slender

Many stage people now depend entirely
upon Marmola Prescription Tablets for
reducing and controlling fat. One ciel er
actress tells that she reduced steadily and
easily BY using thla new form OF the fam
GUS Marmola Prescription. Now. by TAX
ing Marmoa Prescription Tablets several
times year she keeps her weight just
right. All druggists sell Marmola Pre-
scriptiou Tablets at one dollar for box
or II you prefer you can secure then, di-
rect from the sIarn,ola Co.. General Mo-
tors Bldg. Detroit, Mich. Ii you have not
tried them. do so. They are pleasant to
take and eNectiye.-ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

be overcome the doors to the inner
rooms would still remain locked. Let
the thief attempt to hold up any one
after gaining admission to the oflices
ami he would be locked in without
the assistance Of the man in the out.
err office. q.
The machinery works SO smoothly
that the casual visitor is unaware ot
the precautions that surround him.
New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
MT. VERNON
], Heney SeStel

J. Henry Scates Of Mt. Vernon
suffered q shock while at one Of the
neikhbors, Wednesday. A. NJ. and
passed away soon after being re-
moved to his home. He was 70 years
of age. Funeral services will be held
at his late home in Mt. Vernon, Sat
Jan. 3rd at IL o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

had available it was the unanimous
sentiment of those present that it is
, highly advisable to exert every eff
fort to keep this highway open
through the Winter. The committee
hopes to raise $1,000 by public con-
tributions for the work and will
make complete canvas OF those
most benefited by the open highway
all the way from Bath to Rockland.
Deputy sheriffs engaged in the en-
forcement work here were scored by
County Attorney Artemus Weather.
bee in the municipal court at Fan
gor Wednesday when the case of the
State VS. Nathan Kern was called for
trial. The officers promised the
principal witness in the case, so it
is said, that she would not be called
into court to testify and the case
had already been continued for sew
eral days. Tuesday the county at
torney made it known that he want
| ed the girl here to testify, if the
officers wanted him to prosecute the
case, but Wednesday morning she
was not present. The county at
torney thereupon refused to prose-
cute the case in the municipal court
and Myer Epstein, attorney for Mr..
! Kern, moved for discharge on two
warrants and this was granted by
Judge Butterfield. Mr.. Weatherbee
then explained that information had
been given him by the officers that
Il girl VINO they knew would testify
to certain very essential things in
connection with two liquor cases
against Mr.. Kern. Without this
testimony the State would have a
very weak case.
II have some ideas of propriety,'
| continued the prosecuting attorney
'nnd | do not believe the actions of
the officers In this instance to be
proper or commendablc."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

It appears that Mr.. Zero's hoboes
shivered not alone because Of the
temperature but because they were
told they would have to work until
II A. NJ. to pay for lodging and
breakfast at the municipal lodging
house. As usual. the real sufferers
are not to be found in the ranks Of
the dramatically unemployed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

Frances national bookkeeping
did not take into account the three
and a half billion which she owes
Uncle Sam. including the billion
that was loaned to her after the war
was over. Some say French politics
is to be blamed, but there are de-
grees in politics. some brands being
poorer than others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

Hasn't some Government bureau
compiled the leap year statistics for
1924? II not It's an objectionable
omission. What are they doing with
the public's money anyway?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

Talk about womens belated
Christmas shopping! Look at the
veterans jamnling the bureaus for
medical examination at the eleventh
hour, also ut the motorists clamor-
ing for their 1925 license plates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

Here's a bit of free advertising
but It seems to be merited: the
Aquitania on Dec. 31st, completed its
thirtieth crossing of the Atlantic in
1924. Since coming back into the
service in 1920 this steamship has
crossed the Atlantic Ocean ZIG
times covering a total distance Of
4oO, 900 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

Deep-water sailors and 'honest-to-
goodness farmers are said to be
getting scarce. Are aviators and
Henry Ford's synthetic cows to be
our only source of relief?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

The above summary of the
exhaustive tables compiled by
the State Highway Commission
is contributed to the Journal by
a subscriber. 1t is a compren-
sive presentation of the subject,
enabling the public to UNDER
stand what is proposed by the
suggested new bond issue. Bet
ter cut 1t out for reference.-Ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
Sirena May Save Orchard
Mocn SuperstitIons

In certain races the man in NV
moon. far from being q criminal IS 2
being who, on account OF great W.
dom, was transferred to the lho'''
from which he could see all ..o
To the Chinese he is Yue-tao; w.
arranges all marriages. The meeN. -.
men OF the old Red Indian tribes ;r ~
ceiVed their power by departlns nnn.
the middle of a lake nd }toldins
sultation with the man in the nVoA'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

British scientists predict for 1925
line driest year Of q century, but tine
British breweries are running on
full time. Drouth in England
doesn't pertain to alcoholic moisture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

In wheat growing Russia bolshe-
visits, who have the price, are buying
Canadian -four. Wind won't grow
wheat in Russia any more than else
VIII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

are equally amazing for in spite Of
their good appetites ants have been
shown to be able to live and work for
from so to 100 days without food.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

Possibly those British scientists
who are to travel about investigat-
ing the habits of whales expect "a
whale of a tinle'-the government
RAYS the bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
BELFAST
New Years Eve Darcp

The holiday season came to an end
with merry New Years eve, when
a number of dinners We're given
prior to the dance in Odd Fellows
hall. given by the Belfast Dancing
Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
Cloud Scenarios

.
Matthew Bradford. a wise and
quiet old man, governs his tame
menage from his habitual seat. In
all but the coolest weather, on the
narrow porch from which he looks
across a meadow beyond which are
a swamp, row Of naples, gradui
hills, and the sky"
Matthew Bradford is one Of the
imaginary characters Carl Van Doren
draws in The Century. thu ough whom
he expresses his broad and tolerant
views on life and people. In Century
Mr.. Van Doren says:--
1T was on a May afternoon that
l first discovered how little and how
much he saw across his meadow and
his swamp.
81 suppose he said. you can see
the new leaves on the willows.
envy You. That has always seemeo
to me the loveliest green of the year'
but l can't distinguish 1t any more
from the other shades
II knew him well enough to know
he was not inviting sympathy, and
spoke of the willows. not of his eyes
Then / noticed that his gaze was
fixed again upon the meadow. e.
"'Do you see that cloud shadow
coming towards us?' he asked. ! can
guess almost to a second when 1t VIII
reach the house. The shadows as
my chief entertainment. II you
watch you will see how they keep the
valley always changing. Some days
they are very leisurely. Today thG
go like the wind. They are my NOV
ing pictures
AS l looked another shadow broKs
over the ridge of the hills, rolled
down the long slope. turned the row
of naples darker green as 1t touch.
ed them, swept solidly across inc
swamp and meadow, and went by W
with what / almost thought was >
swish. l half caught my breath
Similar shadows. / realized must havs
been breaking over us all afternoon
as we talked. and | had not notea
them Yet at a few quiet words IRON
this quiet man they had become e
tangible as a salt wave. He who sas
so little that color had almost on'
appeared from the landscape for nln.
as well as all objects unless they wels
nearly under his hand, saw so much
that he had for me added a new spec'
tacle to nature and had fixed 1t unio''
gettably in my consciousness.
Sirens May Save Orchard
Sydney, n. S. w. Jan. 1 "a. F. =
The Irrigation Commission Of Nss
South Wales has made availapie
sum of money to under take a unlqss
experiment. 1t is proposed to naAe
tests with marine signalling appa'n
tus to see if it will be effective
soaring starlings and other ous.
from vineyards and orchards In INV
irrigation area The apparatus con
sists of Il siren used b. ships ip as
tress ana would lie operated eiec'
trically from the farm. the siren II.
self being placed among the trees OF
vines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02

January's attempt to emulate the
GOODNESS of December Is no way to
make the New Year popular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-02
tJOl1nSOn'S
A"oDYSELinilnent

has been helping humanity for more
IMAM a century. The dangerous
Gr'ppy or Bronchial Cold--the
threatening Sore Throat-the ter.
rifying Cramps-the treacherous
Chills-all yield readily to the faith
ful use of this famous old family
remedy. IS and so cents. All dealers.
Internal and External Use