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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

men who compel success. may kick:
but that does not alter tho fundamen-
tai fact that everybody is bigger than
anybody. and the biggest in America
are going to find this out before school
is over. 1t is wholesome lesson
1t is. indeed. 1t is a lesson for the
whole country. The people, once they
know they have the power to compel
corpora ton to deal fairly by them. and
are bound in honor to treat that cor
poration fairly so long as 1t obeys the
law, have confidence in the ability of
the corporation to prosper and to earn
fair dividends. The result of the Mas
sachusetts policy. in all cases of cor
porations which meet a public need,
is that the securities sell at prices de-
Cidely above those of securities in
Other states, paying today practically
the same dividends; because the Mas
sachusetts securities are gilt edge.
in the sense that their future. safe.
stable, prosperous is assured by the
same authority as that which protects
the rights of the public.
How long will it take the nation TO
learn the same lesson, that safety ana
good public service TO hand in hand:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The wonderful ability of Mr.. RooSc-
welt to adapt himself to every circum-
stance and his absolute inability to re-
main idle. is again being demonstrated
by reports received from the steamer
on which he is speeding home. 1t would
seem that every moment of his time
was spoken for. either by the emf
grants. with whom he attends services,
the second and third cabins. where he
visits and speaks. the saloon passen-
gers to whom he must give a reception
ard the crew to whom he must. speak
The Intense personality and vitality OF
the man makes itself felt wherever he
goes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
The Roads Come Out Of the Tree.

ATLANTA Constitution, Dein')
Dayv Crocketts story of the coon
that exclaimed. Don't shoot: I'll
come down." described the retreat OF
the twenty-five western railroad that
sought arbitrarily to impose uniform
freight rate increases with tolerable
aptness.
President Taft has agreed to au-
thorize the withdrawal of the federal
Injunction brought against the rail-
roads And the railroads. in turn.
agree to suspend the projected in
creases until the pending legislation.
giving the interstate commerce com
mission power to act intelligently in
such disputes. becomes law.
AIS ended. and all hands appear
satisfied. Which they would have
been from the frs thad the railroads
as pointed out few days ago by The
Constitution. given the administrs-
ton and the people credit for decent
motive:.
Seemingly, however. they were I'M
able to abandon the ancient policy
that seeks to accomplish by force or
subterfuge that which Is destined 70
be undone as soon as the people get
an inning.
Underneath the situation lies the
ultimate fact that while the people
will give the railroads square deal.
they are equally determined that the
railroads shall give them a square
deal. vss
The sooner the railroads take this
principle to heart. the better 1t will be
for the welfare of all concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
Safety In Stability.

(bOStOH AdVertlSer.!
If the recent collapse in prices and
shock to general business had done
nothing more than call attention to the
ease with which single occurrence
may destroy business confidence in a
day. it would have served a good pur-
pose. 1t is worth while to ask the pub
lie. and the men who are at the heads
of the great corporation. as well,
whether the chief political issue of to-
day ought not to be an attempt to set
tie the national policy toward the great
corporations, SO as to have stable con-
ditions. hereafter, with no such ex-
posure to widespread unrest and un-
settled business conditions as in the
past few years.
What the country wants. what wise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
Supervision of Railroad Rates.
(Philadelphia Ledger)

\1HliduClplllti l<CN5$A'I
The theory of governmental super
vision has been SO fully recognized
that the present extension of the au-
thority of the Interstate Commerce
Commission is questioned more on
practical than on theoretical grounds.
It's duties are already very onerous'
and the task of considering and pass
ing upon every proposed change OF
rates within reasonable time. 50 as
not to be a mere impeachment to COM
merce, seems so tremendous that
railroad men, who understand the
complexity of the subject, are quite
naturally skeptical
AS matter of fact, the regular
schedules of rates have been worked
out by long experience, and with the
spite of any statutes. upon system
so well understood by the expect that
the effect of any changes and the
reasons for or against them can be
very readily judged. The essential
thing is in the establishment of a
tribunal authorized to give such a
judgment. These commissioners.
neither individually nor collectively,
are infallible. Neither are the MEM
bers of any court: yet we accept the
judgments of the courts as conclusive,
even if we can find flaws in their rea-
Soning. The commission has shown
itself entitled to general confidence.
but the question is not whether it's
members are as wise or as skilful as
the men whose business it is to cal
cuiate the cost of transportation.
With the commerce court to review it's
rulings. it is constituted the lawful
tribunal to determine disputes, which,
hitherto, have been open to amending
controversy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The recent criticism of Chief Croker
of the New York fire department of the
efficiency of the men supplied him
under the civil service system and in
which he probably said more than he
would, had he not been smarting I'M
der the loss of the valued men by
death while on duty. are bitterly re-
sented by Secretary Elliot H. Goodwin
of the Civil Service Reform Associa-
ton. He points out that the moral of
the department was never so high and
claims the efficiency was never so
great.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

A good guess is better than poor
judgment
Public life seldom stands the test of
private inspection.
A man can screw hooks in the back
of picture frames and act as if he had
been educated in art.
What a girl who thinks she is pictur-
esuue is always looking for is back
ground of a bunch of men.
A woman who expects her son to be-
come President can be lust as proud
of MIN when he winds up with Gov
eminent clerkship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
The Philadelphia Press prints CON


munication from subscriber from
which we take the following:
THE talk on the tariff being UNI
just and oppressive seems to me to
be going too far--like all schedules
there may be items which can be sin
gled out as not being defensible, but
taking the matter at the present date
the tariff. as whole. has resolved
itself into that of revenue tariff.
protection being it's incidental feature.
This may sound absurd on its face
but on a closer inspection of the facts,
assuming the population of this coun-
try to be one hundred millions, the
cost per capita of tariff paid in 1909
was less than six cents per week and
reckoning as five to each adult would
be thirty cents week, so you see the
traditional thirty cents does make
the critics of the tariff look up to see
where they are at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The complete vindication of Commits
sioner Fred bennett of the general
land office of the charges brought
by Democrat of reckless expenditures
of Uncle Sans money is but another
lesson to the Democrats to make sure
of their ground before taking a STEP
but one that no amount of such cost
~ instruction can seem to pound into
their minds. Every charge thus far
has rebounded into the mud thrower's
face, much to his disgust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The cause Of education is receiving
this spring, unusually handsome gifts
and requests being announced to
numerous institutions. The latest
large gift. and it is princely one. Is
by David Ranken. Jr.. of st. Louis to
the David Ranken. Jr.. School of Me-
chanical Trades. amounting to his en-
tire fortune of more than $4,000. 600 he
reserving only $4,000 per year. and even
death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Tomorrow will mark the annual re-
Grand Army of the Republic. at Ban
COR. when our States survivors of the
civil War will meet to renew old &C
ouaintance and again rehearse the
valiant deeds of '61-'65. Their hair will
be grayer and their ranks thinner, bu
their spirit as youthful and their pa
triotism as strong as when they first
donned the blue and shouldered the
musket. May every one be able t.
attend and enjoy the encampment &c
the uttermOst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The changing of the name OF
the Maine State Veteran Fire
mems Association to the Maine
State Engine, League again marks the
passing Of those sturdy New Eng
lapders who were wont to man the old
hand tub brakes to the chiefs cont
mand Brake her down." Now, jump
her. boys" But 1T is safe to say that
the interest in the firemen's muster
with its glistening fire engines. hose
reels and chemicals will never ole OUT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
Things That Pass.

I made a resolution fair;
1t was goodly thing. | vow:
Wrought out with conscientious care
Where is that resolution now?
Then was I broke and filed with grief:
Since then kind Fortune doth endow
My purse with prospect OF reIef-
Where is that resolution now!
'Where are the SHOWS of yester year.
IT'S vanished. and I scarce know how
Twas earnest. frugal and sincere
Where is that resolution now!
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The latest advices from Milwaukee
ed victory of the Socialists in that city
resulting in the election of Victor Ber-
ger. a Socialist leader. for Mayor was
no Socialist victory at all, but simply
won on plan of popular municipal re-
form. Already the more radical lead
ers of the Socialist party are seeking
to read Berger out of it for his alleged
comprOmiSing attitude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
The Third District
Republican Convention
Will Be Held in
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
tuesday, June %. 1910,
FRANK ]. HAM,
Secretary.
At 4 o'clock. p. M.

LOT the purpose of nominating candi.
S Gdo. Tor Congress to be voted for at the
S Seaoe Election, Monday. September IL.
Inc basis Of representation will be as
n LII Each city town and plantation
e ma.t De entitled to one delegate. and for
, nnii seVenty-five votes cast for the Re-
an additional delegate, and for a fraction
vi vi. aorty votes in excess of seventy-five
VOTES M an additional delegate
me District Committee Will be in seq.
SION In the reception room Of the hall al
tnree O'Clock on the afternoon Of the
convention for the purpose iof receiving
IN order to be eligible to participate in
the cow entlon. must be elected subse-
auent to the date Of the call for this
Per Order srd District Republican Com
/ mittee. z.
W. H. wILDEs, SEQ.
Searsport. Ne. May Q. 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The cold blooded murder of Sheriff
Haskins at Monroe Bridge. Mass, Sun
day. when he was attempting to ar
rest n well-known desperate, shocks
the country. but also calls attention to
the fidelity and fearlessness with
which our sworn officers of the law
perform their duties, even at the risk
Of their lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
Merited RECOGNITION of Maine Man

The Sundry Civil bill contains pro-
vision designed to care for the future
OF Pitman Pulsfer, who has long been
Secretary to Senator Hale, but has
won the respect and gratitude of the
Senate by the compilation of the Navy
Yearbook. which is regarded as one
of the most complete and valuable
publications of the government. Mr..
Pulsifer, long clerk of the Committee
on Naval Affairs. originated this book
and has revised it each year, by
means of the provision contained In
the Sundry Civil bill he will be able
to keep up the work. A new place is
created for him in the office of the
Secretary of the Senate at salary of
$500 a year. and it is doubtful if any
Senator will object to the provision,
as all place a nigh estimate on the
value of Mr.. Pulsifers Work.-NeW
York Tribune. June I. 1910.
MI. Pulsifer was formerly a resident
of Auburn. though he has spent much
of his life in Washington. where. for
years, he has been Senator Hale's sec
rotary. He has retained his love for
Maine and few men. even those liV-
ing in the state. have as extensive ac-
ouaintance with Maine people as has
Mr. Pulsifer. or with people from all
parts of the country. He is regarded
by all acquainted with his valuable
work in public service as one of the
ablest men Maine has sent to Washing
rejoice in this merited recognition of
gentleman, who deserves all good
things that may come to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
Editorial Comment.
Municipal Ownership Failed.
(HartfOrd COurant.)

Moncton. n. B., which for several
years has maintained an electric light
plant. has tired of municipal owner
ship. The annual reports were sat
isfactory. but each year the town
was compelled to add to the capital
investment. Finally an English
syndicate offered to buy the plant,
and experts who We're put to work on
the books reported that. due allow
ance being made for depreciation of
plant. the business was costing the
town $4,000 a year The syndicate gets
the plant. and the town gets light and
power for less money than it has been
paying,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

And again America leads the world.
The mighty feat of Charles *. Hamll-
ton on Monday of flying by aeroplane
from Now York to Philadelphia and
return, will, even after 1t mas been
eclipsed by Hamilton himself or some
other aviator, remain d shining mile
stone in the history of aerial naviga-
tiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Motion pictures have been denounced
in certain quarters as bad for the eyes
and frequently bad for the morals.
Now in contrast comes DR.. Henry S.
Atkins, superintendent of the Missouri
state hospital for the insane. who says
that they cure madness and have been
tried with marked benefit in his hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Consular representatives who insist
on telling folks what they really think
toned. must expect to be separated
from their jobs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

In q summary of business an ex-
change saws Lawrence which is the
great center Of WOODEN and worsted
production In this country. has shell
tered many idle looms for many
weeks" This locks a little inconsist-
ent with some of the talk we hear
abuJt the tariff on weolens. e. ssM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Words of wisdom and good advice
was given seniors of scores of in
Baccalaurcate sermons. How many of
the listeners will profit thereby and
how many will make their mark in the
yparS to come
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The fact that the Brooklyn navy
yard is fully equipped for and is to
have the job of building a 27.00O-ton
battleship-which will be the largest
afoat-speaks well for the government
and officers who have designed and
equipped such a monster plant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

q, Henry was writer the short Sto-
ny reader will miss. He possessed the
happy faculty of telling it all. before
the reader died of old age or threw
the magazine away in disgust which
no other writer possessed to such a
remark q BILE degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The man higher up. is getting his
due these days. A millionaire bank
president in Pittsburg goes to Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The Cuban congress has raised it's
salaries thirty-three per cent. 1t
should no longer be necessary for the
members to foment revolution in order
to get living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Jeff and Johnson might do quite d
chore on the California harvest. since
there is scarcity of help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The words on one of the wisconsin
badges were: I'VE are against men
who are Republicans for office ana
Democrats in office"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Those shipping berries to Boston will
do well to put them in boxes large
enough to comply with the Massachu-
sets law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The Turks are clamOring for a war
with Greece. 1t almost seems that
some people itch for trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Now some one claims to have dis
covered process whereby the toxic
qualities can be taken out of tea and
coffee and both left harmless. But
what would be the use in drinking
either If only for the taste?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Out in Chicago a man was recently
sentenced to go to work in New York
That fellow won't seek pardon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
Just Suppose This!

Washington Herald. 1ndt)
Now. just suppose it had been
the colonel instead of Mr.. tart VINO
the colonel would have
'wrung." of course-that mo increase
in freight rates" concession from the
railroads Would we have torn our
shirts and hollered ourselves noarse
Would We? Oh, we guess we Wouiu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The "beerage" aristOcracy doesn't
seem to be in the swim under Inc ne"
regime in England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Russia is yet prosecuting the Jews
and deavoring to drive them out OF
the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

A report comes from the Bay State to
the effect that the Holy jumpers are
yet on the jump.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Now it is said Canada may yet be
willing to talk with Uncle Sam about
reciprocity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70. REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at O'Clock.
Work in Third degree Friday evening,
June II. Refreshments
e. F. WESTON. N. G.
r. II. BROWN, Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

The conference committee put the
pruning knife into the River ana Har-
Dor bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
ESTABLISHED 1s2s

Entered ut the Augusta Post once n
second class mail matter.
No notice whatever will be taken Ut
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held responsi-
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publish
Ors. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

New York merchants think an inves-
tigatiOn of express rates would be in
order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

More trouble reported in Liberia
She deserves helping hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Asa P. ST Clair, who was one of the
Republican candidates for the Legis-
lature IN Rockland two years ago, an
nounceS that, for business reasons. he
will not be candidate this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Residents Of Monhegan Island are
glad to see the little steamer May Ar
cher running regularly between Mon
hogan and Thomaston again as she is
a great factor in the prosperity of the
noted islands summer business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. Q p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
o'clock. Work in Patriarchs Militant
degree Tuesday, June q. Refreshments.
c. NJ TABER, Capt.
JOHN E. KELLER, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Roosevelt is not immune from the
wireless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
. REPUBLICAN COUNTY
CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA
FRIDAY, July list, 1910
At 1890 O'clock A.

For the purpose of nominating three
candidates for senators, one candidate
for sheriff, one candidate for register Of
deeds. one candidate for County Attor-
ney, one candidate for county treasurer.
one candidate for county commissioner,
all for the county of Kennebec and to be
voted for at the next September election.
and transacting any business that may
properly come before it. The basis Of
representation will be as follows:
Each city. town and plantation will be
sy votes to cast des oI the for re spsb
candidate for governor, in 1908. an
additional delegate. and for a frac-
ton of Is or more votes In excess Of
so votes, a further additional delegate
Delegations will be made up as follows:
Albion 3Oaklard
Augusta rs PittSton
Belgrade Il Randolph
Benton 3lReadfield
Chelsea s3lRome
China 4Sidney
Clinton 6IVasSabOro
Farmingdale 3Vienna
Fayette 2lWaterviIle II
Gardiner 15IWayne
Hallowell SIWeSt Gardiner
Litchfield bIWindsor 4
Manchester 3lWinSlOw
Monmouth 5lWinthrop 4
Mt. Vernon AUnity Plantation
"
VACANCIES In any delegation can only
oc ny SutI uelcSdtlOn. DeieRateS IN
order to participate in the Convention
must be elected subsequent to the date
of the publication of the call for this
convention. The county committee will
pc N session In the ante-room Of the hall
on the morning of the convention at 1000
o'clock for the purpose Of receiving the
credentials of the delegates
fer order of the Republican County
Committee.
CHARLES S. HICHRORN.
Chairman.
Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

War talk nowadays is all in the air
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 3
Meetings at 8 o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
FRANK J. HAM, C. p.
G. w. MERRILL, Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

Wednesday, June IS, 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15

A unique feature of the program for
Children's day in the First Parish
church at Saco was the presence of
cages of songbirds, which were sus-
pended from all parts of the galleries
which encircle the audience room.
While the little tots were singing the
canaries sang their loudest and sweet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-15
r. 3. cAPEN, REBEKAH Lop..,

No. 50, 1. o. o. F. Meets End and 9Th
Wednesday evenings at 7.3O o'clock.
GERTRUDE SAVAGE. N. u
MINNIE NICHOLS, Rec: Sec.