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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
Secretary e. H. Libby's Report.

Following is the report in full of T.. H.
Libby. secretary OF the State Grange:
Worthy Master and Patrons:
| herewith present the report Of your
secretary for the fiscal year ended Sep
temher 20, 1857:
Twelve Oranges have been organized
and reOrGani2ed during the year as fol-
lows:
O. Gardner, Oct. l6, 1896. with y charter
members.
Rcavcr Dam Grange, No. 472. organized
Oct %. 1906. by Deputy l.. II. Stevens,
with - charter members
Eastern Star Grange. No. 473. organized
by Deputy f.. T. Washbuln, Nov. ., 1906,
with Is charter members.
Hope Grange, No. 299. reOr@aniZed Feb.
O. 1907. by De putty \. T. Clifford with "a
members.
March s, by Deputy \. j. Webb, with ID
charter members.
Riverside Grange. No. 40. orsanized
March IL by Deputy l.. III. Stevens, with
80 charter members
Baysi Grange. No. 476 organized June
20. by Deputy \. |. FOss, with - charter
Massapaqua Grange. No. AZ. organized
June -. by Deputy Joanna Durgin. with
- charter members.
IlarhorSidc Grange. No AIS. organized
by Joanna Dmgin. June .. with Is char
ter members.
Waterford Grange. No. 40. organized
aug. o by Deputy w. 5. Larraber, with
Ii charter members.
Stroudwater Grange. No $50. organized
Aug. -. by W. 5. Larrlbec, with IS char
ter members.
s;accarapra Grange. No. 4Sl, organized
by ". :. Larrabee. Aug. -. with = char
ter members.
Tie member ship of the State. by coun-
ties as shown by reports, September 80,
1870. is as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
EUROPEAN VIEWS ON
THE PACIFIC FLEET.
Presidents Foresight Commended only
Praise For Vessels mo Entang|e-
mentS Are Feared.

to tn jea of actual warfare is the best
meaae OF testing the capacity of the
personnel and the combining together
for target practice, is an excellent idea,
since in order to secure uniformity of
results the crews must be not only sure
of their aim rs individual gunners. but
Wen drilled in ensemble work which Is
the weakest point of the great fleet Of
battleShips.
ut would be interesting to know
what disposition will be made of this
fleet after it's arrival at San Francisco
Ii it was sent to the Philippines, it's
presence would promote peace as well
IS guarantee the permanency Of the
American possession of the islands.
But if it stays on the west coast of the
United States, it will not hinder Jap
anese designs on the Philippines or
Hawaii
Judging the situation from it's mill
tary and political standpoint. it is
highly improbable in my opinion that
the fleet under Rear Admiral Evans
will return to the Atlantic in the near
future. Moving it to the Pacific was no
nero technical demonstration. but a
political act based upon the recognition
that the Atlantic seaboard is not ex-
posed to any immediate danger, while
the most threatening point for the next
10 years will be found on the Pacific
side
MANY people in Germany are of the
opinion that circumstances render Ger
many and the United State mutually
dependant for support in case of nav
al danger"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
At AM Z sBURY.


Amesbury, Mass, Dec. 17.-In this
town. where John Greenleaf Whittier.
the Poet Of Freedom" spent so many
years OF his life, the Tooth anniversary
of his birth was celebrated with ap-
propriate exercises. George w. Cate.
justice of the Amesbury police court.
presided and the principal speakers
were Former Governor John d. Long.
Booker T. Washington Of Tuskegee.
and Edwin D. Mead Of Boston. Secre-
tary of State William N. Olin brought
the greeting Of the Commonwealth and
a brief address was delivered by Judge
David M. Cross Of Manchester, n. II.
The following letter from President
Roosevelt was read by Alden P. White
of Salem:
at is with very real regret that I
find myself unable to accept your in
vtation to be present at Amesbury on
the occasion of the Tooth anniversary
of the birth of Whittier.
" have always felt a peculiar affec-
ticn and reverence for the Good Quak-
er Poet / do not for one moment sub
scribe to the belief that we can divorce
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
RUSSIAN VIEW.
Admiral Rojestvensky Says No War
Between Japan and United States.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 17-Admiral
Rojestvensky, who during the Russo
Japanese war led the ill-starred Rus
san fleet around Africa to ultimate de-
feat at the hands of the japanese liz
the Sea of Japan, is keenly interested
III the cruise of the American battle
ship squadron. He talked today with
the correspondent of The Associated
Press on the matter. Judging from his
own experience. the Russian naval Of
ficer said he considered the voyage to
the Pacific to be entirely practicable
This expedition he said. differs from
the trip Of the Baltic fleet in that we
We're obliged to coal at sea. We were
not allowed to linger for even one day
in the unfrequnnted bay Of AMMAN
without orders from the French gov
eminent and the English admiral to
move on"
Admiral Rojestvensky says the chief
criterion of the success of the voyage
will be Rear Admiral Evans ability to
bring every vessel of the squadron to
the various stopping places on sched-
ule time. The struggling due to me-
chanical defects he said, will be hard
to overcome.
Tie British fleet. which ranks among
the most efficient in the world found it
necessary Ia drop the laggards during
its recent maneuvres. This would be
fatal in war time
The Russian admiral added:
i wv lille the voyage will be valuable il,
welding the fleet into n homogeneous
weapon, it will have also n high strategic
value in curbing the pretensions OF the
Japanese. whose iingoism has noticeably
abated since the announcement Of the
| plan
! Roiestvensky disparaged the idea Of du.
plicating the battleship squadron, one 70.
the Atlantic and the other for the Pa
ciflc. He declared that one fleet would
be adequate for the protection Of botl
coasts and that its transfer could be made
periodicals." with advantage to both ships
and crews. The fleet should have it's base
| at San Francisco or some other American
| port while in the Pacific, he said, to sta.
tion it in the Philippines would be expen,
sive and unnecessary. Contrasting tbs
American and Japanese fleet. the Russian
admiral said:
! The Japanese personnel. man for man
is now undoubtedly more efficient thar
4 the American. This is due to pra ctice il
battle. but the American ships 50 exceed
the Japanese in strength and number!
that there is no question Of American su
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
Senate Extends Time Of
obeying Militia Act.
New Senate Committees and
Many Membership Changes.
Sec. ccrteIyou Nails the Lie About
Political Moves For Him.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Aside from the
appointmeEt of committees, the need
az Improvement of the inland water
WAYS of the United States was the
chief subject before the Senate today
senator Newlands, Nevada, spoke for
two hours on his bill providing for the
appointment of an inland waterways
commission and for the Improvement
and development of the inland water
ways OF the country.
The Senate adopted the resolution OF
Senator Dick. Ohio, extending the time
allowed the militia Of the several states,
territories and the District of Columbia
10 conform to the provisions of the act
Of June 81, 1909, which was necessary
in order that the militia of the several
states might take advantage oil APP
nropriations that have been made.
The resolution of Senator CuibersOn,
Texas, directing the committee on An
anCe 10 investigate the causes of tho
present financial stringency and TO rec
ommend immediate means for It's relief
was allowed to lie on the table, and
il will be the subject of remarks by
Mr.. Culberson at some future time.
At 80 the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
THE LIE NAILS.
Sec, cortelyou Denounces Yarns About
Friends Political Activity.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Secretary Cor
telyou in a signed statement given out
tonight. pronounces unquailnedly raise
the current rumors of undue political
activity of his friends in forwarding q
movement in his interest. The secretary
declares that neither he nor his friends
have used their influence in behalf OF
any candidate for the Presidency ana
that re has not been q candidate Tor
anything but the confidence of the peo-
PIE. He adds that if hereafter he should
decide to be a candidate for any oihce,
he will say so frankly The statement
follows:
u do not know that / am called upon
10 make statement at this time, put
IN view of the various rumorS in CIR
citation as to the alleged political ac-
cvity of friends of mine in my inter-
est, l will say that 1 have not been a
candidate fer anything but the conll-
dence of the people in the discharge OF
my duties as secretary of the treas
uiy. | have not in person sought nor
have the friends whose names nave
been mentioned in this connection
sought to influence political movements
IN my interest; l have not. nor have
they, used any influence. directly or
Indirectly, to secure political support
Tor or against any candidate for the
Presidency, and accusations that such
CONTINUED on Page Five.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18

NJ L. Dillon, 35 years old, 4 sales
man, Monday night at Chicago. shot
and probably fatally injured Mrs. N.
G. Cochran while she was asleep and
then Killed himself. The shooting was
done in Mrs. Cochran's room. where
Dillon had concealed himself while
Mrs. Cochran was at the theater. Dill
lon, il is said, deserted his wife and
then. according to the police, persuaded
Mrs. Cochran to separate from her
husband. After having been divorced,
Mrs. Cochran became penitent and re-
fused TO receive DillonS attentions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
Remode||ed$2O Gold Piece
Meets With Approval.
Objectionable Features EIimi-
mated or Modified.
Great Demand For New issue...col.
lecters Have Old One.

Philadelphia. Dec. 1.-THE $40 gold
piece 50 designed as to better conform
with the tastes of the bankers, is now
in circulation. The new design substan-
TALLY conveys St. Gauden's ideas, but
has been 50 altered in details that
praise has supplanted the criticism
which broke several weeks ago when
the original coin left the Philadelphia
mint
The new double eagle can be stacked
quite as easily as any other coin. The
high relief 70 which bankers objected
has bceu greatly reduced though both
sides are artistically conceived. the
eagle and the Goddess standing out
boldly.
The new design is virtually 4 COM
promise with regard to the 'pantaloon-
ed eagle 1t cannot be said that the
designer dispensed with the leg adorn-
meEt of the eagle, yet those who oh
jected to this feature have no further
grievance, as the legs are obscured
The figures 1907" have displaced the
Roman numerals.
The sharp edge of the coin has been
eliminated. Around it are stripes and
the phrase "E Pluribus Unum.'
There is q great demand for the new
issue. The error of the designer of the
old double eagle, if such it may be
called, had a singular result. There
were 5000 of the original design issued
and While this meant $3.50, 900 in circula-
ton, the high premium of $40 on each
coin brought $24o,O0O 1t is said that
none of the eagles are in circulation
as they have all been bought up by
collectors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
Report of State Master Gardner.

Report of State Master Gardner.
Officers and Members Of the Maine State
Grange:
The close of the fiscal year Of 1907
brings us together in annual session,
and by reference we learn that three
years have come and gone since we
have met in annual session in this city
Of Lewiston This rapid fight of time
also reminds us that whatever we may
be able to do in the interests of the Or
ganiZatiOn we represent during the
short term of our mortal breath. must
be done with vigilance and dispatch,
with no cessation in our efforts to ele-
waite and educate 1.-The American farm
or" and to establish a higher and bet
ter manhood and woranhood among
ourselves. These three years have
come ana gone into history, and tn"
record must prove whether they have
been years Of progress. of advance. or
whether the standard Of work done has
been along the lines of disintegratioa
and decay.
| But the most important feature of
our work during this meeting is TO OUT
| lire the future work of the Order IN
the state ard Nation.
L
privilege to address this thirty-fourth
annual session Of the Maine state
Grange. Coming from all parts of the
| state. covering all branches of its rural
Industry You represent. as no other
gathering represents. the agricultural
profession Of the State of Maine.
| There need be no apology for discuss
| ing in this meeting such concrete themes
as are pertinent To our profession. ana
The great economic questions that face
alike the farmer and the lawyer. tho
! 6nancier and merchant. the mechanic
and lab0rer: arl it is peculiarly fitting
that We should pause a moment TO re-
view the rast and plan for the future.
The past year has been one Of steady
growth and pro gresS in Maine through
Increased membership. increasing in
fuence. and n higher standard Of work,
until we have in Maine today an or
caniZatinin We are proud Of. and 4
recognized influence For good by all our
people.
Our growth this year is twelve new
subordinate oranges and one reorgan-
lied: 50 that today we have 26 Pomona
and AIS subordinate oranges. Our pres
nnt membership is between $4,000 and
$1,000 We have dedicated ten new
grange halls within the year, as fol-
lows: Industry Grange. Naples: Ash
land: MachiaS; West Baldwin: Charles
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
SENATE COMMITTEES.
Large Number Of Changes-Several
New Committees Created.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Republican
senator's held n caucus today to receive
from the committee on committees its re-
port on the assignment of senators to the
various committees. The report was pre-
sented by Senator Hale. chairman of the
committee, and was accepted by the eau
Gus. A large number of changes We're
made in assignments TO chairman ships,
Including the following:
Senator Knox from coast defenceS to
rules; Kittrcdge from patents to inter-
oceanic canals; Hopkins from fisheries TO
enrolled bills: Smoot from weights and
measures to patents; William Alden
Smith from disposition of documents to
ntionaf banks: Bulkeley from civil ser
3ce examination to railroads; Nixon from,
national banks TO coast defences.
New senator's secured the following
chairmanships:
Bourne of Oregon, fisheries; Dixon of
Montana, civil service examinations; Bo-
rah of Idaho. weights and measures.
The craftsmanship of the committee on
library was reserved for Wetmore.
Several new committees have been Gre
ated for the purpose of giving chairman
ships to new Republican senators. Hem
enway receives the place on the appro-
priations committee left by Wetmore, and
Proctor is added to that committee. The
vacancy on the committee on finance is
10 be filled by Hopkins of Illinois Knox
leaves the committee on inter-oceanic ca
nails and three senator's, McCumber, Flint
and Brandage become the new members,
A nlana nm tho coDr,ittee on Dubl;c build-
ings is reserved for Wetmore of Rhode
Island when he returns to the Senate.
Frye and Hale of Maine are at the head
Of committees on commerce and naval af-
fairs, respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
81 annual SESSION
OF THE STATE GRANGE,
Warm Welcome at Lewiston State
Master Gardeners Address---0 Other
Reports---E|ecti Today.

Sec, c. II. George; Treas, C. f knight;
auditor ]. NJ. Jackson
The Fifth degree will be conferred at !
P. NJ. Wednesday and the Sixth degree
will Immediately follow. The AndrOscoG-
gin Pomona will confer the Fifth degree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 17.-Forccast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Wednesday generally
cloudy. probably followed by snow;
Thursday snow or rain, light variable
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
SNOW.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Forecast for
New England: Snow late Wednesday
and on Thursday; fresh west winds
becoming east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
z2O.4

loo. cigar packed in boxes OF IS for
an appropriate holiday gift TO a
gentleman. decll'z4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18

The same has been paid the worthy
treasurer as pnr his recepts in hand.
Fraternally submitted.
EJ-G ENE IL. LIBBY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
No. of No. of

Net gain during the year. 1881.
SiXtv-Seven Oranges have member
ship Of 2'n or more. 4 gain OF 10 over last
yea.
The receipts at the aecretarys offce
for the fiscal ye1r haze been:
Fees and dues ......................" lo. .o.3.
Sixth degree NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 555.Uo
supplies
otLnr eo,.rcrg ........ ia y
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Sll,-'i.5o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-11-28
AsT1 sALoos ASSOCIATION.
sss'irg at the Court House LarTsiy
Attended When the Constitution
and By laws Were Adopted
Inpor' ami Committees
Appointed.

The AnttSaloon Association meet
ing at the Opurt House THURSDAY
night was well attended by q repre-
sentative audience ~ Mexico people.
President Emnons appointed the fol
lowing legislative committee: ]. w
Million. z A. shannon, 5 d. stocRs
r NJ ShUuse John Beal.
The following finance COMMITTEES
was announced: 5 J. Buckner, Q A
witherspuou, Mssn Cressey. ]. b.
Lane, Geo. n. J huson.
President Emmons announced that
be would latter appoiut the esmpaigo
committee. The campaign COMMITTEES
is 70 be composed Of fifteen persons ~
from each ward and sax Al large, with
President Enmons - cnairmap.
Half Of the memb-rs IL he committe'
are 70 be Republicans and half Dem :
Gratis Two u the members OF the
ac-l2rge are 70 be Degr o.
z A. Snannoa Chairman II to-
committee 20 by LAS reported an ar
mirsbie cu1ssiEuti0n and oy-lsws
which sss unanlnously adopted
AmOug those who spoke TO ID.
meeting we're Rev. A q Br wnina, ;
p. Emrens J ". MillIoo,J N. Crues
5. d. Sacks. Elijah Cooper, the nsRr
barber, and Rev Lack NO d, . nesr'
minister These speeches all har
close attention and we're well recels
ed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-11-28
County News.
BENTON CITY.

Miss Grace Collins sbo has been
visiting relatives q this plsce, IT,
turned 70 her home heal Mexico, SUD-
day.
Mrs VIM johnson Of the city, Was
In Mexico shopping last Friday.
We are glad "a bear that Chris Ehs-
mans children wbo have been SICK
with the scarlet fever are about well
again.
Mis- Eulsh Ksllar, principal OF Bet
ton CitJ Pubic rcbOol, Is usual re-
turned 70 her nome In Montgomery
CIT, Friday evening.
Mr.. Grseu D4nirl spent Sunday 10
Msxic1. where bis parents reside
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Tratchell and
family returned bone last week sfter
a pleasant trip 10 The J4mesO~n e.
positiop. Ihey also spent several
weeks with relatives IN OBiG.
The new houses which have been
going up 10 this city are nearly all
completed We are GLAD 70 Jay tns,
are quite an improvement 70 our little
t0sD.
Mrs. G. A. James attended church
In Martinsburg sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-11-28
WIPES ~ SALOONS.
VII n Oklahoma Became . State $50
Liquor D. aiers Were squelohsd.

Oklahoma City, Osls., Nov. 10
hen 70 oielock CAM on >atui dsJ
night Apr 'ximatel, $50 saloons 10
Oklahoma closed as the result u ID.
Statewide prohioitlOn provision 10 TIE
state constitution.
The greatest humber Of sal oDs 10
the town was siKtJ-6ses al OklsDoma
City sheret the fixtures u each SALON.
had an average value Of about sl.5o0.
The only bfe series 10 the state. tg0iu
number. we're 10 Oklahoma City.
An idea Of the traffic cut "a may b
gained from the statement Il 40 en-
perienced saloonkeeper. He ssio the
gross income q each saloon 10 Ok O.
bona would average so : DAY. % king
3 total OF ss,6pe COO paid Annually for
alcoholic oey' RACES oy The people &c
OF one-balf the mes stat. Indian Ter
ritpfy having bad federal prohibition
for man, tearA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-11-28

Ea ma Rulcfson.
Stand up.stsn1 up Tor temperance,
o, men whose ives are clean,
Aud vet your true CONVICTIONS.
Through all our land be seen.
When you ~ill fight together
Against the G mmoD ifoe,
Aud vote for men, NIT party,
Then, the saloon must go
Stand up,sl&nd up for temperance,
o, men, whose wills are stIUng,
And with united effort
Wipe ous this mighty wrong
When you will choose as leaders.
The men who dare say No,
Who stand for truth and hunor,
Then, the ssl0un mast go.n
Stand up,stand up, for temperance,
o. men whose hearts are pure,
That this accused traffic
n, longer shall endure.
When ali good men together
snail stand. ~ strike the blow,
Then right shall be triumphant,
And, the SALOON must go
Stand up,siand up for temperance,
Omen, whose aims are high.
Benold, now Gods bow o, promise
Shines bright acruss the skyl
Let all who prize true manhood
Rejoice With hearts sglos,
Through faith proclaim tDe victory;
Than, 1.-THE saloon must CO."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-11-28
sR1naslsurrs FOR DAMAGES.
Bar-l ID blair who Came IN Contact
with A Live Wire Last August
Asks For $4,000 Damages
From The Light Co.

Harold Blair, by next friend. has
brought suis against the Mexico
Light, Heat and Power Co., for $40
600 damages Young Blair, IL will De
remembered, came into contact with
a live wire on the 2o,h day Of last
August near the residence Of Geo.
Duncan 10 south Mexico. As . re-
suIt. ne claims that he -ss 90 badly
burnt and unnerved that be has been
deprived OF his physical health and
nas Deen rendered unit 70 care for
himself
His father, A. II. Blair, has also
brought suit against the company for
q, 500 damages. de claims that as a
result Of the boy having touched the
wire, be has had u spend both money
and time IN caring for him through
bis illness, and be also claims that the
loss Of the boy's labor while In bis
minority. has also damaged him, aud
as q result be asks for tbe above sum
from the Mexico Light, Heat and
Power 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-11-28

49,. bumau health depend On ono
sionef This question 10 pacom-
o[ wsSsiy discussed since IL y.
ersf Advanced his theory that
ssomach "a the true seat Of me
"a ali health dependent upon "
~ rcone who has met with re.
~a.x.his suecess In the sale Of his
new medicine, believes mat t.s s.ol
sch Il responsible for most Sichnsss,
snd that this organ Y weak N sne
,rssent generation. While uisenssink
ma theory recently. be said: 8 am
ssssS lime and again 10 tell why BY
scsSsc,nc has made such RECORD
-ssreTer / have introduced It. NJ
.rsxer always Is, because II restort!
ar stomach 70 q normal condition.
No 4 will deny that today tnese are
half-siek men and women enan
eycr before. Nothing critical seems Y
~ she matter with them. They are
sust haif.siek most Of the time. Ihey
Sou,t know really what - the mattel
with them. l have talked With thou
sands during the past two years, nna
few knew indeed what their trouble
vca. One said nervousness, another
ssid kidney trouble, another liver com
piaiut some constipation. or heart
trouble. or lung trouble. Many aad
treated. as they called It. for most o.
these diseases at different times. A
vsry common complaint is all run
down or tired all the time or 'nt
Appetite"
Il know positively that every bit d
this chronic III health Is caused By
stomach trouble, and nothing else. Ny
New Discovery puts the stomach II
souud condition In about six weeks
Mighty few peopIs can b sick with