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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07
U. S. District Attorney Whitehouse and
His Democratic Critics.

tbs OSHoCTdUC
The desperate straits of the Demo-
cratic campaign is very clearly shown
when the editor of the Waterville Sem
tinel feels obliged to devote two whole
columns to showing that United States
District Attorney Whitehouse didn't
know what he was talking about when
he exposed the utter falsity Of the
Democratic claim that denatured alco-
hol cannot be manufactured in Maine
under the new Federal law.
~ am clearly and unhesitatingly of
the opinion" says the District Attorney,
that the supreme court Of Maine will
never adopt a construction Of our con-
stitution which so strains the true
spirit and purpose Of our prohibitory
law as to prevent citizens from engag-
ing in a manufacturing business. tho
finished product Of which is not an in
toxieating liquor, and which is not de-
manded by any sound principle Of rea-
son or logic, and that the people Of this
State may lawfully manufacture
denatured alcohol under the provisions
OF the new act Of Congress without
violating any Of the provisions Of the
constitution or statutes Of the State of
Maine"
Now the foregoing is not the opinion
OF newspaper editor. without knowl-
edge Of the law. It is the carefully
considered conclusion of the United
States District Attorney for Maine-a
lawyer whose high professional stand
ing is everywhere conceded by the
members of the Maine bar. A son of
Judge w. P. Whitehouse of the su-
rreme bench of Maine and a graduate
Of Harvard University and the Harvard
Law School, Mr.. Whitehouse entered
upon the practice of his profession with
a specially fine mental equipment for
its work. long term of service as
county attorney Of Cumberland county
and his experience as United States
District Attorney has familiarized him
with both the State and the national
laws touching the liquor traffic. He is
among all the lawyers Of Maine pre-
emnently qualified by experience and
official position to pass upon the ques-
ton of the Federal law in it's applica-
ton to the State of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

Iockland paper tells Of one Dem
ocratic light who shines in Augusta and
stumping tour. He possesses a voice
and thirst for Office and thought that
Knox county would turn out en- inasse
to hear him. At the first place where
he was billed to speak-the town of
Gushing which has over 500 people
just six persons appeared. and the Au-
rusta gentleman left in disgust with
out favoring the faithful six with even
a sample of his eloquence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

readers that they have "just one more
week to work for the redemption Of OIL,
beloved State of Maine from ring rule.
This statement, which evidently is in.
tended to be solemn, is in reality fun.
nier than Puck, when one considers the
source 1t cmanates from and the pur-
pose for which it is uttered. The Sen
| tinel. of course, is aiming to catch votes
by creating an impression that dishon-
esty in the State government has Ire
vailed, and that reform can only be
| lnaugurated by comforting power upon
inc minority party. AS matter of
| fact, no individual officer of the State
is charged with dishonesty, nor does
any sane man imagine that the general
administration of affairs is so corrupt
that an Overturn is necessary On the
contrary, under the present manage
mcnt affairs have been ably and hon.
es!y conducted the State has prospered,
and, with the exception of a few hun
cry Office seekers who are clamoring
for pie, everybody is contented and
happy. 1t is in nowise creditable to the
Sentinel and its supporters that in their
eagerness for office they are willing to
blacken the fair name of the State by
creating distruSt of the party in power
"a party which rightly enjoys the con-
fldence and commands the respect of a
large majority of the voters.
1t is unlikely that any considerable
number of the latter will be Influenced
to support the opposition by such
vague warnings and sly hints as the
Sentinel sees fit to offer from time to
time. The voters of Maine are too in
teiligent to be misled by such shallow
artifice. They will not put their seal
of condemnation on officials who have
faithfully served them. in order to favor
w0uld-be rulers whose past record is
poorly calculated to inspire confidence.
In this connection the Maine Farmer
sizes up the opposition fairly and accu-
rately when it says: "In 1880 this same
party would have made the State hon
est by stealing, and men who were in
strumental in that gigantic fraud. who
falsified names and hid the official bal
lots. are today candidates for office and
most unctuous in their cries that the
State he made honest. If there is any
wrong in the party in power, root it
out: if there are officials untrue to
their oaths Of office. bring them to ac-
count. Tho Republican party has done
this in the past. and will do it again
if Necessary. Can you not trust party
which thus Cleanses itself. or will you
turn the power over to party pledged
to the liquor interests. and strong only
i'll gltterinS gencralities? Ever the
candidate for Governor, who is crying
so loudly against the injustice of State
aid to our railroads. was q member Of
the Legislature which passed one of the
worst of these acts and never lifted his
voice against it. Neither did his party,
for nearly all supported the measure
he now declares so ubiquitous"
In view of this plain statement Of
facts which cannot be disproved and is
not likely to be soon forgotten. the SEN
tinel's owl-like warning is a bit of I'M
conscious humor which men of sense
are sure to appreciate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

Because Hon. j. p. Bass, the fore
most Democrat of Eastern Maine.
wouldn't stand for their falsehoods and
misrerresentations; but, on the con-
trary, had the courage and manhood
t" stand up and tell the truth about
the bill in aid of the construction of
the u. & A. railroad. the Democratic
leaders are now trying to read him out
OF the party-and these are the men
who have the nerve to ask "Shall Maine
be Horest?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07
Moral Support Behind Gov. Cobb.
brunswick Record.j

vi uuSWICh fSeCOIut
Ihere Is a moral support behind Gov
ernor Cobb that will be strongly felt on
election day. Thousands of people i'm this
state who are saying very little during
ire campaign and paying no heed to tn,
irenzied arguments of political speakers
are deeply devoted to the principle of en-
1orcement of law, for which Governor
Iobb stands. and are fully determined
10 give him their support at the polls. His
manly declaration OF this principle. bis
determination to continue to act in &C.
cordance with this declaration, and his
Willingness to sacrifice If necessary him
ser and his party in carrying out his de-
termination to enforce the law. has
brought to his back people who appre-
crate the value of courageous statesman
snip. Mr.. Cabbs attitude in regard to
the law as it stands is unassaHlable and
men. irrespective Of party allegiance, who
nave no desire to see the State Of Maine
return to the disgrace of open saloons
run in defiance of law will stand up and
vote for his reelection. There is some
thing more than the saloon question in
voived in the old plan of notification
there is the more important matter OF
purity in politics without which there
cannot be clean government. Governo:
Cobb has dealt a blow to the influence oil
the rum element in local and State poll
ties by closing hundreds of saloons
throughout the State. He has done
something toward a cleaner government
IN Maine by cutting out the graft thai
the liquor business has supplied to PUP
lie officials. He has made it impossics
Tor a sheriff to get rich out of blacknsa
levied on the rum traffic. We believe
that the voters of Maine understand tns
matter and that they will sustain Cover.
nor Cobb in his reform work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07
Keep a Good Thing.
(WatervilIe MaiI.)

State tax rate reduced from Az
mills in 1882 to 2k mills in 1906. The
entire State debt reduced from SALTS
rs to s1.1i5,O00 in twenty-five years.
An increase in the State school fund
from $356,273 in 1882 to $792.237 in 1906
an increase Of appropriation for the
building Of State roads from s1,175 in
1901 to $4,000 in 1906. A decrease in
the direct State tax from s1.O55, 2S9. SO
to s91S,174.19 in twenty-five years. A
change from the fee system to a
salaried one by which thousands Of
dollars are saved the tax payers of the
State every year. An increase in an
preparation for support Of paupers in
unincorporated places in 10 years from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07
"None Of Your Business" Says Mr..
Davis

Candidate Davis appears to be losing
his temper in these closing days of the
campaign. An exhibition of temper in
political campaign is a confession of
defeat. In its issue of Tuesday Morn
ing Mr.. Davis newspaper undertook to
relieve him of personal responsibility
the Somerset railway extension by as
serting that the Legislative Record
didn't show that Mr. Davis was in
the House on the day that the bill was
enacted" and added later on that even
IF it were shown that he was there
on that day. and spoke on other mat
ters, it would not show that he was
present when the bill was passed"
1t was also asserted by the Water
vile Sentinel that Mr.. Davis was en-
crossed in another matter at the time
this bill was passed and knew moth
ing of it's provisions.
1t seemed to us that it was due the
voters of Maine that any statement as
TO what Mr.. Davis did as a member
of the Legislature of 1903 should come
directly from Mr.. Davis himself. This
is the direct and honorable way OF
meeting public call for the record of
a public service. We therefore asked
Mr.. Davis for a categorical answer to
the following questions.
1. We're you in your seat in the
House Of Representatives when the bill
in aid of the Somerset extension re-
ceived it's unanimous passage?
2. Did you have any conversation
with the promoters of this measure, or
their attorneys. prior to it's passage?
3. Were you present at any part OF
the hearing on this measure before the
railroad committee?
4. Did you at any time interpnse
any objection to it prior to the opening
of the present campaign?
We submit that these were fair ques-
tions pertaining to the public record of
a public servant. At the time this bill
was before the Legislature of Maine
Mr.. Davis was in the pay Of the State.
He is now a candidate for the highest
Office in the gift Of our voters. We claim
that, representing $4,000 readers citi-
Zens of Maine, we had a RIGHT to
ask him the foregoing questions. in be-
half Of those readers, and right to re-
ceive a frank and courteous answer
1t comes in the Waterville Sentinel,
Mr.. Davis paper in it's issue of Thurs
day morning. 1t says that there is
only one answer which 4 self-respecting
man can make to the impudent ques-
lions of a cur, and that is, None of
your business"
This is the answer of Mr.. Davis to
courteous questions pertaining to his
public record. He calls the editor of
the Journal cur" and informs the
$4,000 readers for whose information
those questions were asked that it is
none Of their business.
1t would look as if Mr.. Davis had
lost his temper.>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

The party which signalized its last
brief lease of power by attempting to
steal the State. still keeps up it's
parrot like cry of Shall the State of
Maine be honest?" 1t will be honest
by keeping in power the party which
has given it clean and honest
administration of it's affairs, and a
Governor upright and honorable, who
believes that solemn oath of office is
something more than a mockery and
FORM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

And still the man who wrote the Iy-
ing Democratic circular about kenne-
hcc County finances is in retirement.
knavcry of his scrced by the County
commissioners forced him to take 10
the woods and there he is likely to re-
nain but what do the Intelligent vot-
crs of Maine think of the little cotcrie
of Democratic bosses who were direct
~ responsible for his dsrcputable per-
fornance?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

The Democrats have been filling tho
air with conversation about the great
political landslide which was coming in
Vermont. Well, the landslide arrived
all right. just as the Democrats had
predicted. The Democrats are under
meath it. however. and have not been
heard from since the votes were count
ed. The Republican vote was 10000
larger than it was four years ago and
the Democratic vote 1000 smaller.
These are Republican times and Maine
proposes 20 keep up with the process
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07
No Democratic Landsiides.
portland Expressly

This is not the year for Democratic
landsides. Our friends of the opposite
party should take this fact to heart
The Country is prosperous. the Demo-
Gratis have nothing to offer. the people
believe in Roosevelt. and the Republic
can party is still the mainstay of the
great majority of our citizens. This
fact is made evident by the splendid
returns from Vermont. There the old
Democratic trick of division Of their
opponents was resorted to- and there
was great hope that the regular
Republican organization might be
beaten. That hope was disappointed.
This year the effort of the Democrats
to create division in Maine has failed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

We have carefully scanned the col
umns Of Mr.. Davis newspaper for some
days past for statement of the
amount of taxes which the 80
mammoth corporations in which
h" is Interested as a stock
holder and oflicial-corporation
capitalized at $4,000. OOO-pay in
4" our State treasury. AS Mr.. Davis
mas undertaken to cnliGhten the voters
Of Maine on the question of corpora
TONS such information would certainly
he timely and pertinent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07
Here is President Roosevelts mes

Here is President Roosevelt's mes
sage to the people of Maine upon the
eve of our state election. Rev
Ferdinand c. Iglehart D. D., of New
York at a meeting in Lisbon, Tuesday
evening read the following letter from
President Roosevelt. Il wish earnestly
the reelection of Governor Cobb and
the whole Republican ticket. I am
especially DESTROYS of the reelection of
Congressman Littlefield whose ability,
character and service entitle him to a
reelection. 1 not only want to see
him elected but I would consider it a
positive calamity to his district and
tie country at large To have such a
man left at home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

One Democratic candidate is tearing
over the county accusing the Republic
can party Of responsibility for the
Cooper trial! While he is about it he
might accuse the Republicans of being
responsible for the recent spell of hot
weather and the San Francisco earth
quake,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

The voters must never lose sight Of
the fact that. in voting for the Repub-
lican legislative candidates they are
voting for that great leader of the
United States Senate. in whom the
people of Maine have long felt a just
pride-William p. Frye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

Tho Watervillc Sentinel has in turn
called the editor of the Journal "frac-
tious neighbor" reckless faIsifer,"
wiper" and cur" We will. however.
charge it all UP to those three bottles
The voters of Maine are too Intelligent
to mistake epithct for argument
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

Watch out for Democratic prize lies
in these closing days of the campaign
They have kept their Justification fac
tory very busy for the past month or
two, aud it is very probable that tho
have held back some Of its chief prod
acts for a last grand effort. They have
run their whole campaign on the
theory that a lie travels SO fast that
the truth cannot OVcrtake it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

The Waterville Sentinel makes the
remarkable announcement that the
good things which President Roosevelt
has accomplished have really been the
work of William r. Hearst. The
personal organ of Candidate Davis is In
pitiable state of commissions as the
campaign closes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

Returns from every part of the State
insure a substantial Republican
victory on election day. To be sure
the Democrats are making loud claims
in this State just as they did in
Vermont, and the result will be pre-
Ciscly the same. Vermont rolled up an
overwhelming Republican victory-and
so will Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

What has become of those three bot
ties of whiskey which Candidate Davis
secured at Rumford Falls? For some
reason not given to the public they
nave ceased to figure as an exhibit 1T
Democratic rallies,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

The Democratic managers are now
putting out their pre- election claims.
They do rot differ materially from
those of former years-and are just
about as reliable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

The election in Vermont followed a
campaign conducted almost wholly up
on state issues. II was a campaign SIM
liar in every way to the one now being
waged in Mainc-and the result was
precisely what it will be in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

$4,000 to $4,000. An increase
State pensions for old soldiers in NJ
years from $4,000 to $4,000. II.
above are some of the things tn
Republicans of Maine have accom-.
| plished.
The figures given above are hari
cold facts. They reflect credit upC
the ability of the men who have bee
in control Of the business affairs "
the State of Maine.
The Democrats would have a radica
change made. They would cut dow,
appropriations. They would go back
TO the methods Of twenty-five years,
ago when the corporations contribute
but little towards maintaining publ
institutions. Now they cash in. eai
year, something like $1.625, 76S0O d.
revenue which goes to feed the Door. d
pension the veteran, to educate tn
young, to relieve the sufferings of II,
sick in the hospitals, to care for IN
unfortunate insane,
VIII the voters of the State foloy
the advice of Candidate Davis to max
a change? Or will they follow tn.
sensible advice of Speaker Cannon
who says: Boys, when you get bof
OF good thing, keep 1t, keep IT."
80 y. - 49,
Spikins the Democratic Guns.
belfast Journal.l
non. ). I. Bass Of Bangor has spike
the Democratic guns that had basr
trained against one of the States mos,
Important enterprises. a railroad thai
is opening up the limitless resources Of
Aroostook county and creating new
business all along its line. WahO
county was represented in the Iegisls
ture at the time the bill was passed "a
afford State aid to the Bangor e Aro,s
LOOK railroad in the shape Of a partial
abatement of taxes for a term Of years
by the following Democrats: Senate
Daniel A. Wadlin. Northport; House
H. f.. Stone. Troy; A. H. Miller, Lin.
coihville; John j. Sewall. Monroe. Il
is much to the credit Of these gentlemen
That not one of them raised his voice
IN opposition to the legislation which
can'iidate Davis and his newspaper Or.
gan nave been so severely criticisins
nor did the Al other Democrats who &C.
cupied seats with them in the I,egish.
ture. That the measure was a wise
one Is shown by results. The State AS
SCISSORS books show that since ths
building of the road there has been add.
ed TO the immediate country the line
traverses. the sum Of So, 556, 261. 90. all o,
which increased valuation is paying
taxes. Taking in the other counties
IN which the road is also operating. the
grand total increased valuation is over
'nifty hve millions. The whole town
OF Millinocket has grown up where, be-
Iore this road was built. the virgin
Forest covered the soil. More than SIS
ooo'"oo expended upon the building Of
this road was obtained from outside
me state, and more than s2O.OOO.oc0
from outside the State has been invest.
co IN private enterprises which have
grown up upon the line Of the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07
For County Commissioner.
CHARLES F. KILBRETH of Winthrop

For Representatives to Legislature.
FRED G KINSMAN Of Augusta.
BENEDICT F. MAHER of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

For County Treasurer.
JAMES Z. BLANCHARD of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

For Register Of Deeds.
HARRY P. HAYES Of Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-07

For County Attorney.
Guy A. HILDRETH Of Gardiner,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-08
REPUBLICANIsM's
PLIGHT IN OHIO

AS architects or republican defeat
here are no more competent men
nan the two senators from Ohio
tney are trying now To promote the
'''"n lf. ,he defeat of Fl .r,ick for
t'''rnor was owing to su,a a nal.
-' ,rr IT, ~ l 7trE zSig qT y
m1y he found, hut it will not do 10
."!I II TO The Ohio voters themselves
the facts there are we'll known Her
rick was beaten because he ran ON
platform which remained eloouent-
I' silent ON the paramount Political
question Of the day: because Dick and
Foraker fought with the railroads
President Roosevelt in the matter Of
rIie regulation. and because the SEN
tIors We're known to stand with
Boss Cox i'm season when boss
bunting was the special Joy of yo-
6's everywhere. These are some OF
Ie reasons why the democrats car
red Ohio in the last election. and If
the republicans there do not take
steps TO remove Foraker and Dick
from the control of the party. a like
i''e cannot be avoided i'm the coming
'"Iiie.-- New York Press. CRop.