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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
Light and Airy
without Issue


In Washington. the scribes declare,
AS blithe the news they dish you,
The Democrats are everywhere
Wildgoosing for an issue.
For now q dreadful dearth they scar
OF things to grip two-fiSted,-
When all worth while's non-partisan
Can't otherwise be listed.
World Court committed in advance
Wilsonian adorer,-
Zen quite bipartisan the prance
Out West of Reed and Borah.
On tariff (yesteryear's long suit)
They'd heckle the commission,-
1.-THE records bring, they'll give" says
Smoot,
"Our side more ammunitionv'
States rights (the fountainhead OF
eld)
They cans insert a valve in;
For who's more potently upheld
The rights Of states than Calvin?
Tax-bill,-as sign we blank and check
Today with sigh so hearty,
Not least the benefit we reck
AS due to neither party!
So runs the calm and tranquil sum-
No crime and ne'er felon,
When such a dud aluminium,
So vain the drive at Mellon!
AS climax now Dawes names, forsooth
Bipartisan commission
(What issue there?) to find the truth
On what? On Prohibition!
Boston News Bureau Poet (B. f
Griffin).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
Editors Letter Box
A Power Case
portland Expressly


On October next there will be
argued before the Supreme Court of
the United States the Rhode Island
case, known as the Attleboro Steam
and Electric Company against the
Public Utilities Commission. The
decision in this case will bear direct
ly on the question of whether the
State of Maine has the right to pro-
hibit the expectation of hydro electric
power generated within the State.
Ever since the passage of the Maine
law sixteen years ago, competent
legal authorities have held the stat
ute to be invalid on the ground that
it constitutes an undue interference
with interstate commerce and there
fore infringes upon a strictly Fed
eral prerogative. This precise ques-
ton is one that has never been
passed upon by the Federal courts.
and the Maine law has remained in
force, Notwithstanding the academi-
cal doubts that have been cast upon
its validity.
When the Supreme Court comes
to pass upon this Rhode Island case,
it will at the same time answer any
questions as to the validity of the
Maine law, for it will make formal
determination of the question of
whether the transmission for pur-
poses of sale of electric power from
one state to another does constitute
interstate commerce.
1t is anticipated that the decis-
ion of the Supreme Court in the
Rhode Island case will be made be-
fore the assembling of the State
Legislature next Winter. In that
event it will of course have a direct
bearing on any legislation that may
be proposed at that time. including
the proposal that undoubtedly will
be submitted, for the direct repeal
of the Maine law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
RATHER EMBARRASSING

Uncle Sam, in the unenviable pre-
dicament of one who has led two
horses to water and finds them
unwilling to drink together, has
arranged for a plebiscite, today, in
the Tacna-Arica territory over which
Chile and Peru are in dispute.
The number of inhabitants entitled
to registration are said to exceed
little if any ten thousand, yet
months have passed in the at
tempt to reconcile the conflicting
views Of Chile and Peru as to the
proper methods for registration and
at this writing Peru is refusing to
participate. A short time ago 1t
was Chile that refused.
Were they to agree on the taking
of the plebiscite there appears at
this distance little to indicate that
they would long abide by the result.
Uncle Sam grimly stays on the job
but general supposition seems to
be that he is finding the situation
rather embarrassing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
BREAK A CHEST
COLD WITH HEAT
OF RED PEPPERS

Ease your tight, aching chest a..
the pain. Break up the coneess,rly,
Feel bad cold loosen up in i,,ss J
short time.
RED Pepper Rub" is the cold vs,x
edy that brings quickest relief. II rss
not hurt you and it certainly sssrs.
to end the tightness and drive ~
congestion and soreness right on. ~
Nothing has such concentrst.s
penetrating heat as red peppers 49,
when heat penetrates right down insa
colds. congestion, aching muscles az
sore, stiff joints relief comes AT onaa M
The moment you apply Red Penn.
Rub you feel the tingling heat I.
three minutes the congested snot =
warmed through and through. WA
you are suffering from a cold. rbsn
matism, backache, stiff neck or -.
muscles, just get a jar Of Rowl..
Red Pepper Rub, made from red ner
pers, at any drug store. You Mn
have the quickest relief known an
ways say "Rowles."
For Free Sample Mail This Advert,..
ment to
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59S Madison Ave. New York. N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
SEEKING AMENDMENTS

Relative to the proposed Railroad
Labor Board and the substitution of
a plan under which organized labor
and the richer roads might agree
to suit themselves, they tell us
public welfare is amply safeguarded.
One may question whether such
professed assurance from such q
source is worth the paper it's written
upon. Whenever has it happened
that the railroads and employees
were satisfied with arrangements
and the public pleased for long !?
The public was long made "the goat"
and the Railroad Labor Board was
the result of that condition, now we
are expected to approve a return to
it to please railroad labor that is
seeking an increased wage.
The organizations of shippers are
pressing for amendments to this
Watson-P Parker measure in the SEN
ate. Readers will recall in this
connection the able argument of
Congressman Nelson against the
measure in the House,
Among the proposed amendments
are these: transfer of the power to
control wage awards and agreements
to the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion; a provision for continuity of
railroad service pending investiga-
ton, the President to have power
to appoint a committee of investi-
cation when, In his judgment, a
substantial interruption of transpor-
tation is threatened"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
SEE THEM IN RIGHT Proper.
TON

The efforts of John D. Rockefeller.
Jr., to arouse country wide interest
in q Phi Beta Kappa fund. this In
response to the concern expressed
by college presidents at the evident
lack of zeal for scholarly attain
ments, are creditable to his judge
naent. 1t is probable that he has
thought upon the contributions
which research and learning, If not
of the Phi Beta Kappa brand, have
made to the fortune he is Inherit
ing.
1t may be doubted whether In
practical affairs the exemplification
Of mind over matter has been more
noticeable than in the development
of the uses and consequent demand
for petroleum products.
Because capital has commanded
the achievements of brains of. stu
dents, inventors, engineers and others,
Its power is impressive, so much
80 youth may be induced to over
look the power of those who con-
tribute, may overestimate the pro-
portion which that organizing ability
in command Of capital bears in
relation to ability in other lines of
endeavor. Manifestly it would be
to the advantage of all concerned
that these respective abilities and
the processes by which each is
trained to capacity should be seen
In right proportion. The scholar
should have his share of the laurel
also of the increment, which in his
case is usually earned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16

Mis-. Cora Gahan was called to
Wiscasset Tuesday owning to the
death of her mother, Mrs. Mary
Rines. Mrs. Rines has been an in
valid for many years and has been
staying with her daughter. Mrs. James
Sproul. She was highly esteemed
and had a large circle of friends. She
is survived by the above named
daughters, three grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.
Clifford Thompson of Portland has
been the guest of S. p. Call this week
Il. G. Goodwin, the local mail driv-
er from Dresden Mills to Richmond,
has built a much needed top to the
pung in which he drives, which pro-
tects him from the bad storms. A
novel sign is seen written thereupon
which means Chevrolet, but the
spelling has been revised which has
caused many humorous remarks
from spectators.
Mrs. Perle Rood, was the guest of
her cousin, Mrs S. P. Call, last We'd
nesday. That afternoon they at
tended the funeral of her cousin S
husband as well as Mrs. Calls sis
ter's husband, the late George II.
Goodwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
20 by David Cory

"Honk, honk. honk!"
Went Uncle Lucky's horn,
AS the Luckymobile glided
Past deserted fields of corn.
ala, hal" cried Uncle lucky,
Looking upward to the sky,
Where an old goose honked
His "Honk, honk, honk."
AS he went sailing by.
'Who's making all that noise?"
asked the curious little rabbit.
"See that big bird leading that
flock of geese" answered the nice
old gentleman rabbit, pointing to a
wedge-like formation of birds. at the
point of which flew an old goose.
"They are Canada Geese, who have
winged their flight all the way from
the Gulf of Mexico. led by that old
fellow. Should he be killed, or in
any way injured, the whole flock
will come to earth to choose a new
leader. Then away they will fly
for the distant North, where there
is still ice and snow and the only
open space is the deep blue sea-"
eff our horn broke, that old gander
would be a good passenger to have
with U.S." laughed the little rabbit.
HE could honk as well as the best
kind of a horn"
BY and by, after a while, not so
very far. the two little rabbits came
to the River Sippi, which flowed be-
tween Rabbitville and Bunnybridge.
Just as the Luckymobile reached
the middle of the bridge that spanned
this wide river, they saw five of these
great birds floating down the river
on a cake of ice. ut was very foggy
last night" explained the old gentle
man bunny. Maybe these geese be-
came weather. bound and bewildered
and sought open water. If they
hadn't found the river, they most
likely would have settled down on
the meadow or pasture. But they'll
soon start off again on their journey
North, following their leader"
do they travel far?" asked the lit
tie rabbit, as the Luckymobile glided
off the bridge and into the pretty city
of Bunnybridge.
Several thousand miles," answered
the wise old gentleman bunny. won
derful birds, I should say
"How do they know when it's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16

One of the most interesting and
oldest collections of almanacs in the
southern section of the state is owned
by E. F. Hobson of York Village,
the man known to the coin collectors
as the Mystery Man. These old
weather prophets start from the
year 1889, that being the date of the
oldest of the collection, making it
1877 years old. This book was printed
by T. & ]. Fleet of Boston. The next
Oldest almanac in Mr.. Hobson's
possession IS dated 1892. the others
having been printed in the years
1902, 1903, 1904, 1906, 1920. 1889, 1910,
1841, 1S4S, 1S49. 1855, 1866, 1867 and
1876. These books are in very God
condition considering their age, but
are rather difficult to read. as the
old-style letters IS" is used. which
resembles an If" and is confusing
to the present-day reader.
The names of the judges of the
trict are given in the 1889 almanac
as follows: David Sewel1 of York.
District of Maine. John Sullivan of
Durham, District of New Hampshire.
John Lowell of RoXbury, District of
Massachusetts. Henry Merchant. of
Newport, District of Rhode Island.
Richard Law of New London, District
of Connecticut. The district courts
of Maine were held at Portland and
Pownalborough, alternately, the first
Tuesday of March, June, September
and December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
WARREN

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Norwood are
receiving CO CALCULATIONS on the birth
OF a young daughter, Delphina Ann.
Mrs. Alice Knight has gone to
calais to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Hannah Hastings.
Loyal Leavitt, who has been work.
ing for NJ. Shortell & Sons, for the
past two weeks. returned to his home
in Randolph Thursday noon.
Mrs. Isaac Starrett is critically i'll
at her home on the Middle road. Her
many friends wish her a speedy re-
covery
Mrs. George Gardiner returned to
ner home Saturday after passing a
rev weeks with her mother in Au-
gusta, who is i'll.
William Lawry celebrated his Send
birthday last Monday and was pleas
antly remembered by his friends with
gifts and post cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
Railroads and STEAMBOATS,
MAINE CENTRAL. RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA ron

NAiNS LEAVE FOSS~' "A n.
Bangor. tl221 a. M, sl240 a. m, t4 q "a = =.
1926 am. tl2.25 pm. f2.2S p.m-' s-.'s -
B. & A. Pts, t12.21 am. t1225 pm.
Bar Harbor, liz Il a. m.,, t12-25 p. N;
Bath, 1854 a m, t9.Sr a. m. fa;uo
Belfast, C4.44 a. M, 1925 a. M. f2.lS 2; "A.
Boston 1921 a. m, 1854 a. m, iv;1nus = n,
sl00S m. 1905 o. m. 1894 pm. 14.o9 Y
*1055 p. m.
Calais t12.21 a. m, f12.25 p. m.
Dover Foxcroft, GAIA a. M, t2.23 p. M n.
Gardiner 1921 a. M t5.54 a. M. Is ~ ~ = ut
SiooS a. m. 1905 p. M, s. "a p. m, is.0'
Halloweil, t5.54 a. m, 1881 a. m. siovss NJ
1905 p. m. 1894 pm. t4.Oo p M, l''1s
H. 10 p. M. #l0.55 p. IN.
Harmony t12 Is p. IN. ..one a.
Lewiston. t5.,5i a. m. 1881 a. M, siV'oS
TAOS p. m. $40. 50 p. m.
New York, So "a p. m. IA. 05 p. m %, ID,
Portland. 1921 a. m. tod a. n-' Isot !, NJ
Sl0QS m. T.. 05 p m. 1884 p. M law
t719 p. M, *l0.55 p. III. a.
Rockland. t5.54 M, 1881 a. m. li; y q y. d
Skowhcgan. CA. A a m. *9 20 a. M s ,1 an
So Gardiner t5.54 TO- a. M y "a .. a.
1905 p M. 1884 p. NJ, t5.l5 pm
40. 30 D. M.
St. John, tl221 a. m. e.uart
Waterviile, t12.2l a. M. sl2 4Q a-m.' q 5ep ~
70. 26 q. M. tl225 p. M, t2.2S p. m, s1''-
MA p. m, 1858 p. m. - uoudsy
Daily c Except Sunday anu ,.., Sunday.
Daily. except Monday. Daily. except sA'-
sSunday only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
ALBION

Edwin T. Bagley has returned from
Rockland where he has been the
past week on business.
Mrs. Charles Littlefield has been
called to Skowhegan by the illness
of her mother.
Laurence Coffin is visiting his sis
ter. Mrs. Kenneth Meader, in Water
vile.
The Albion boys won in the basket
ball game at Unity, Friday night
The Unity girls won the game be-
tween the Albion and Unity girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16

4 Rabbit
H. by David Cory
UNA

time to go?" asked the curious little
rabbit.
Instinct, suppose. Some strange
force in them that stirs them to
leave their comfortable quarters near
the Gulf of Mexico and set out on
this long Journey" answered kind
Uncle Lucky. with a smile at the
eager face of his small nephew"
I'm trying to remember all you
told me-" went ON the bunny boy.
Mother and have such good times
after supper talking about the things
/ hear during the day."
"Atta boy" laughed the old gen.
tleman rabbit. "Store away in your
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
WELL KNOWN DOCTOR
RECOMMENDS NIX
FOR COLDS

Stubborn, chronic coughs are ef-
fectively fought with NIX (Mentho-
Kreoamo). During the past II years
this doctor has obtained wonderful
results from this time tested and
valuable prescription. NIX is sold
by all druggists under money back
guarantee. In few hours you'll
never know you've had a cough or
cold. One bottle usually banishes
your cough.
NIX soothes and heals the irritated
passages which cause the tickling
that produces your cough.
MENTHO-KREOAMO CO..
Clinton. Ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16

The Federal Government is en-
Great Lakes for inland waterways
and drainage of Chicago. also for
power at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile
Governor Smith of New York is
asking why the Federal Government
should attempt to control New York's
state rights in power on the State
side of the st. Lawrence. Seemingly
there is no limit to what the Federal
Government would do to the States
if the public would permit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
ENLIGHTENMENT BY COMPUL,
SION

We assume that it is difficult for
those of us, who have no confidence
in lasting benefits to be had in this
day from czarism in political gov
eminent to have faith in the ulti-
mate success of the works of Mus
solini. the dictator of Italy; to be-
lieve that the good included in his
achievements will survive the crash
toward which his egomania is lead
ing. He is, however, compelling
the people of that country to ex-
perience certain methods, which may
survive him, which may establish
valuable presidents. The future may
compare some of these with the
fruits Of bolshevism, for instance
Mussolini's view of capitalism, with
the view of communism.
He would establish class collabo-
ration in place of class struggle by
means of virtually compulsory ar
bitration. Once a socialist, Mus
solini now declares that capitalism
is not dying, that capitalists are
not vampires nor leeches, but pos
sessed of vision, ability to or
ganize the endeavor of man for ma
terial prosperity, and he evidently
would impress on all such that per-
employment must give place to SER
vice for the nation as a whole.
In our own country some of the
greatest capitalists are in sense
exemplifying this view of obligation
voluntarily-when they have learned
by experience that their own capacity
TO enjoy is limited; that with all their
possessions they may really have re-
stricted rather than extended their
capacities for mere personal enjoy
ment, and finally seek to have the
increment they have accumulated
under their control inure to general
welfare.
Comparatively few of them, we
assume. are motived by that pur-
pose at the inception of their accu-
mulating, but it is not impossible to
hope that the time may come when
this will become clearer to those,
who resolve to achieve the power,
which wealth gives. A tremendous
power it is. welding into cooperation
vision. science and resources, a
power that may not be successfully
transmitted from father to son. re-
stricted within one family or social
circle, but invites to leadership any
human being. who has demonstrated
capability to fill the position.
This is the power. also the power
of organized labor, of tremendous
potentiality when combined, that
Mussolini would compel into collab-
oration-and keep them at 1T. He 1t
is. who insists that the German
children in the Tyrol. taken over by
Italy. children who are unable to
talk in the Italian language. shall go
to school to Italian teachers, who
cannot speak the German language.
He 1t is that declares there shall be
no strikes, that taxi drivers shall
dress certain way, that there shall
be no kissing at the door when
Romeo sees Juliet home; that news
papers shall only print what he
wants printed; he it is to whom is
attributed credit for activity in
Italian industry where before there
was idleness. who is centralizing the
country's activities political and in
oustrial with himself at the head.
What wonder that apprehension is
.he minds of the thinking people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16

The publishers inform us that
Countess Cathcart's forthcoming
novel will give her version of moral
turpftude," and they authorize the
Journal to print her "Foreword"
provided it uses the copyright line.
Unfortunately. perhaps. the editor of
the Journal is not particularly inter-
ested in the lady's attitude toward
moral turpitude under any definition,
and SO the communication goes to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
BOSTON LOSES A LEADER

The death of James J. Storrow
thrusts upon the minds of the people
of Boston a saddening realization
that benefactor of unusual service
has stepped out of the activities of
this life and that none appear
qualified to take his place. Indeed
he had made that place beyond the
capacity Of most men to fill.
Necessity nowhere appears to
have been his urge, but sense of
responsibility beyond that of most.
Born to wealth and position he saw
in these no relief from effort, rather
incentive. He became an exemplar
Of the best traditions of the New
England businessman and public
spirited citizen, and wore himself
out with WELL doing. Boston has
lost great leader of civic enterprise,
citizen, '7ho commanded respect
of his fellows without regard to
wealth or station, who generously
gave of the best within his power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
PITTSFIELD

The New Era Auxiliary win meet
Wednesday afternoon, Mar. IL, at
the Baptist church parlors. The
hostesses will be Mrs. Edith Pres
colt, Mrs. Gertrude McPheters and
Mrs. Bertha Shaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16

a patient at the Eastern Maine Gem
eraI hospital for the past week, has
returned home and is said to be
considerably improved in health.
Wilder Humphrey left Monday
afternoon for Boston and New York
for a few days business trip.
Rodney Shaw and son. Eugene
Shaw, passed Saturday In Bangor on
business.
II. F. Dexter of Abbott, who has
been in town on matters OF busl-
ness, returned home Saturday morn
ing.
on business trip Friday.
Mrs. v. H. Reed of Harmony was
in town Saturday calling on friends.
Harold Barstow and r. S. Thurs
ton were business callers in Thorn
dixie, Saturday.
Mrs. Araline Cook Of Hartland,
who has been visiting Mrs. Alga
Gould at her home on Railroad
street, returned to her home Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Burrill, who
have been residing in West Pitts
field during the winter months, went
to Houlton, Saturday, where Mr..
buTrlll Will HdHule u large StrluS VI
trotting horses this season.
Mrs. A. c. Lamereau was bust
ness caller in Bangor, Saturday.
Mrs. V. S. Woodman, teacher In
the public schools, passed tie week.
end in Newport.
Clarence Frost of Belfast, who
was in town to attend the funeral
service of his father, the late Ed
mund Q. Frost, returned to his home
Saturday.
Walter A. Taylor was q business
caller in Clinton. Saturday.
Mrs. Esther Smith was in Ban
gor calling on friends Saturday.
Maitland Went worth, who has a
position as a travelling salesman
has returned from a business trip
through Oxford county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
CLEANS

A lazy man seldom has enough
energy to go wrong. 1t is only those
who are going somewhere that have
to watch their step.-Inland Poultry
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
Tuesday, March rs, 1925.

Sin proportion as the structure of
a government gives force to public
opinion, it is essential that public
opinion should be enlightened."-
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16

People are ready for self-govern-
ment when they outgrow the notion
that brickbat is an argument.
Washington Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
The Final Touch

by the way. old man, how's
that new Florida bungalow of yours
getting on?"
"Fine-we've just had her hauled
out and put in drydock so We can get
the cellar painted."-Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16

Transporting $4,000 cars of ex-
plosives last year without death
or injury to any person was an
achievement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-16
never satisfied NAV of the Office
waste asket.-Biddeford Journal.

Criminal out on bail: Lets see
now; If / can grab three pay-rolls,
that will square me with the lawyer.
st. Paul Pioneer-Press.