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The Republican journal., 1911-01-26
Edmunds got another fox

George L. Edmunds got announcer 1os
Wesley Wentworth is getting out lum n
Der for a frame for a new oarn, WHICH
he intends to build in the spring.
George Edmunds has his new matcnlng
machine set up for fitting hardwood floor
boards and last week had Bert BAKER at
work for him with his gasoiene engine.
They run the machine with both engines.
Mr.. Edmunds is to have WE'VE morse
power engine for heavy work. -
Ella Thompson, who has been very Ill,
is improving. nx.u,
Leslie Nash is moving to. Morrill, and
will take his family there this week.
Rosetta A. Price fractured her wrist
last week and it is giving her lots OF
trouble. ~.
Eliza Waterhouse is spending few
weeks with her daughter, Nora Bean,
and her sister, Kittie Hannum, has gone
to Eliza Beans for short time.
Fred Allen and others have caused the
town line between Searsmont and Mont
vile to be surveyed and re, established.
The selectmen of the two towns are in
charge of the work and have employed
Marley Wilson of Searsmont, to make
the survey.
The Republican journal., 1911-01-26
CENTER MONTVILLE.

Elwood Jackson of Pittsfeld is visiting
j. V. Jackson.
Frank A. Luce went to Winterport
Monday.
D. H. Sanford entered Portland hos
pital Tuesday for surgical operation.
Wilfred Walker of Knox, was at A..
D. Bakers Sunday.
Miss Gracia Luce was in Belfast Fri
day and Saturday. -,
Mark j. Bartlett, ESQ.,, of Waterville
was a weekend visitor at his old home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Thurston of Knox,
were at E. B. Beans Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustavus Bellows OF
Freedom, were at c. p. Towards last
week.
Twelve of w. S. Davis neighbors,
with six horses and four oxen, cut and
hauled to the door ten or twelve cords Of
wood last Saturday. Mr.. Davis has poor
health but good friends.
The Republican journal., 1911-01-26
ON THE FENCE.
Attitude of the Democratic Administrations
on Prohibition in Doubt

Especial to the Bangor News.]
AUGUSTA, January 10Th. The attitude
of the present Democratic Administra-
ton toward the enforcement of the pro-
hibitory law, so long as it remains upon
the statute books, is in doubt. A news
paper article appeared just before the
first of January, which was supposed by
many to have been inspired by friends of
the administration, setting forth that the
Democratic policy would be the strict en-
forcement of the law to the end that the
people would be so dissatisfied and dis
contented that the law would be repeal
ed when resubmission was had.
The News correspondent waited upon
Governor Plaisted this week in an en-
deavor to get a statement from him as
tc his program. Private Secretary
Murphy stated that the Governor had
nothing to say. Recourse was then had
to the imam behind that is, the "whole
works the "main spring." brains and
directing hand of the administration
Mr. Pattangall. When he was asked for
statement as to the policy of the Dem
ocrats regarding the enforcement Of the
prohibitory law, he grinned appreciative-
ly and informed the News correspondent
that when he decided just what he want
ed to say, he would let the correspondent
know.
Thus neither man with authority to
speak for the administration desires to
talk for publication and is willing to let
the public draw it's own conclusions as to
their purpose The only public state
ment having reference to the subject,
which has been made, was contained in
Governor Plaisted's message, when he
said:
"a law not enforced is worse than no
law because it tends to bring all laws in
to disrespect and thus break down the
public MORALS" but little later in the
same speech he said: ''For more than
half a century we have had upon our
statute books and for quarter of cen
fury in the constitution of our State pro-
hibition of the manufacture and sale of
Intoxicating liquors; and looking back
over these years no fair minded man
can refrain from feelings of disgust.
Not only has the purport failed of ac-
complishment, but hypocricy, corruption
and disrespect for law have been begot-
ten.
If there was any longer any doubt as
to the attitude of the administration
toward the enforcement of the prohibi
tory law, it was dispelled by the laying
aside of the only weapon the Governor
had, the Sturgis law, with which to make
| good his Intentions
The Republican journal., 1911-01-26
FOLEY kIDNEY PILLS

Are tonic in action, quick in results. A spec
ial medicine for all kidney and bladder dis
orders. Mary C. Abbott, Wolfeboro. N. H.,
says: 81 was afflicted with bad case of rheu-
matisn, due to uric acid that my kidneys fail
ed to clear out of my blood l was so lame in
my feet, joints, and back that it was agony for
me to step. l used Foley Kidney Pills for
three days when was able to get up and move
about and the pains were all gone. This great
change in condition l owe to Foley Kidney
Pills and recommend them to anyone suffering
as l have For sale by all druggists.
The Republican journal., 1911-01-26
THE SHORT WINTER COURSE IN
FRUIT GROWING,

Many new features are to be intro
duced in the short course in Fruit Crow
ing at the University of Maine this year.
Among these may be mentioned the judg-
ing of nursery stock. Successful or
chards must be begun right. One cannot
expect to grow first-class trees from low
grade stock, yet a large number of low
grade trees come into the State each
year. Many of these are bought not be-
cause OF unwillingness to pay good prices,
but because of lack of appreciation of
what constitutes an ideal nursery tree.
The short course in Fruit Growing will
give those in attendance a chance to ex-
anime good collegation of representa-
tive nursery trees and to study the merits
of different grades and types.
Another feature will be the reading
room. One room will be set aside for
study purposes only. Here will be found
recent copies of the leading horticul-
tural magazines of the country, together
with two or three copies each of the
more important Experiment Station bull
letins relating to Fruit Growing. There
will also be available for the use of short
course students number of the leading
books on horticulture. Students will
thus have chance not only to hear and
take part in discussions on Fruit Growing
but to get in touch with it's literature.
The program is so arranged that those
wishing to make study of some partic-
ular phase of fruit growing, such as
starting an orchard, or packing, can do
SO without having to stay through the
entire course. This course in Fruit Grow
ing comes on Jan. Both to Feb. 10th.
Anyone interested in Fruit Growing
should secure the complete program of
the course. Apply either to Professor
V. P. Gardner, Professor of Horticul-
ture, Orono, or to Leon S. Merrill, Orono,
Director of Agricultural Extension.
The Republican journal., 1911-01-26
A Handsome Gift.

An organ to cost $50, 900 as a gift from
Cyrus H. K. Curtis of Philadelphia, a
native, of Portland, will be installed in
the auditorium of the new City Hall as a
memorial to the late Herman Kotzsch-
mar, for whom Mr.. Curtis was ma ned.
Mr.. Kotzschmar was organist Of the
First Parish Church for nearly half a
century. The organ will be ready for
installation upon completion of the audi
forum, which is expected to be in season
for the Maine Music Festival next fall.
The Republican journal., 1911-01-26
EEIIAnIE COUGH MEDICINE

Is valuable family friend. Foley's Honey
and Tar fulfills this condition exactly. Mrs.
Charles Kline, N sth St, Easton, Pa, states:
Several members of my family have been
cured of bad coughs and colds by the use of
Foley's Honey and Tar and am never without
bottle in the house. 1t soothes and relieves
the irritation in the throat and loosens up the
the cold. l have always found it reliable
cough cure" For sale by all druggists.
The Republican journal., 1911-01-26
PROSPECT FERRY.

Mrs. Anna Hartman and Mrs. Edna
Hartman visited relatives in Standpoint
last Sunday.
Albert Thomas of Bangor took dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Hartman last
Sunday.
Miss Kate Hartman visited Mr.. and
Mrs. G. R. Hill in Winterport several
days last week.
Charles Bennett, who was reported
sick last week. is somewhat better He
is attended by DIR. J. A. PIERCE of Sandy
point.
Willard Harding was in Stonington
several days last week, called there by
his wife's father being sick
Mr.. John Bowen, who has been board
ing with Mrs. Jessie Harding for several
months, went to his home in Rhode Is
land last week for a visit
Gerry Harding was in Brewer on bust
ness last Friday.
The Republican journal., 1911-01-26

AerT.
eales later Mr.. Dunton was
.cJe1 commissioner, but this
is knox county which he served,
had been slivered from Waldo
axe the new county.
the notable State laws which
lner helped to enact was one
% married women their right
'y Prior to this legislation
could not hold or possess any
marriage operating as an alb
Ii or all her possessions to the
'y 70 the general belief, Abner
lal net voted the Democratic
Years, but his depression occur
ag9, and was brief in its dura-
le.+ Abner explained it thus:
andrew Jackson was a candi-
rather subscribed to a news
.les represented him as a very
It man for the presidency. Bias
slef on what that paper said,
IN advocate of John Quincy
Dut when Andrew jackson was
candidate | voted for him and il
a'g and national election since
It ! nave voted the Democratic
lol'on, while living in the shadow
IL splre, attended 40 religious
u! nearly half a century. HI
s to many preachers ane
any creeds expounded, but none
met his views. He took M
Inc book of Genesis and while
" there is some mysterious
V power, he did not believe
q d GOD in the sense that mos
's d. He had no conception o,
a., : hereafter will produce, but il
NY, ,eSs Of his 103 years, with eter
, ,, at the outer door, he di'
W. The ministers all hav'
dno different theories, but
The Republican journal., 1911-01-26
County Correspondence.
UNITY.

Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Nazier, who
have been very ill of pneumonia, are
and their many friends will
be glad to see them out again.
]. R. Tabor. who recently underwent
surgical operation, is doing we'll. Mr..
Haskell of Pittsfeld is working in the
post Office during Mr. Tabor's illness.
Mrs. w. N. Jones was in Old Town and
Bangor few days the past week.
R. B. Cookson and wife of Bangor were
in town over Thursday.
Helena Chase Field of Dixmont is STOP
ping at Mrs. Susan Harmon's for few
days.
Mrs. Leon Beeley and Mrs. Foster
Clifford were called to Oakland recently
by the death of their uncle, Mr.. Blaisdeli.
The Washington times., 1911-04-13
x In the Mail Bag X
OPPOSES ARBITRATION
PACT WITH ENGLAND
To the Editor Of THE TIMES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
AS closely and dearly as We appear to
be allied with our kinsmen across the
water, We must not forget that we are
Americans first and all the time. This
proposed treaty with England should
be closely analyzed by the people before
any definite or binding articles are
submitted for final action by the Sen
ate. It seems to be considered a trivial
matter to the people at large, at least
it would seem so, as the common citi-
zens are kept in total ignorance as to
its conditions. why should this secrecy
be observed In a matter that concerns
all alike? 1t has been wisely and forci-
bly, said that las We are all Americans
the least considerable man among us
has an interest equal to the richest and
most influential in the formation and
execution of the laws governing our
country" Americans of all classes, ma
tive and foreign born citizens. should
well and carefully scrutinize this pro-
posed treaty" for the maintenance of
peace, as it is insiduous1y described. We
know that II is universally recognized
by all foreign diplomats that England
was never more in need of an alliance
that would strengthen her hold on the
the supremacy of the seas. VIII the
German and Irish and other citizens of
foreign birth and lineage favor this So
called bond of peace" Of which we
have only heard a veiled intimation?
Possibly I may be mistaken, but there
Is one source from which there will
emanate a very impressive opposition,
and from a quarter that will make
itself heard, /. e., from Irishmen of all
shades of political opinion, and 1t is
needless to say that the peoples of
other nationalities will be equally an
tagonistic to joining hands with Eng
land for the purpose of intimidating the
other powers of Europe. The purpose
of this proposed union is TO insure uni
versal peace. What nonsense! So long
as human nature pulsates in the veins
for wars and plumbers! Year after
year the agitation about peace has only
been an Incentive to additional prepara-
ton for war.
Look at Japan, that "leprehaun" Of
nations, what is she doing? Why, she
thinks she is a world factor as a fight
ing power. Who is responsible for her
audacity? The American people. She
is now the greatest menace to our
peace. Well do ! remember the words
of the Russian minister in commenting
on the almost universal sympathy of
our people for the success of the Japs
over Russia, the. ever-trfed friend of
the United States. He said! America
will yet see that she will have reason
to regret her friendliness for Japan In
this war" Prophetic TRUTH Our part
then was in verification of the old say
ing, Eaten bread Is soon forgotten"
Let us beware of another step that
would bring Us more trouble and cost
us peace and the good wishes Of Eu-
rope. We can't afford the price. 1t Is
to be hoped that the men on the hill
by squelching the proposed treaty.
N. D. 7.
The Washington times., 1911-04-13
FAVORITISM TOWARD
employees FROM DISTRICT

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
A Census Bureau clerk wishes to take
exceptions to an article published in the
Herald recently in regard to the dismis-
sal Of clerks.
The District, whose apportionment is
only eleven. has still en- the pay roll 425
clerks, while clerks who came long dis
tance are being sent home. The reason
given for this was that these clerks are
engaged in work 1t would be expensive
to teach other clerks to do. Why this
superior intelligence among District
clerks? Why were not these positions
given to clerks from the States? Many
of these positions pay $1,000, while clerks
from the States, in most cases, are get
ting but $780,
There is no work In the Census Bureau
that could not be learned in half day,
and most Of 1t in half an hour.
Many Of the western and Northern
clerks. while undoubtedly the same can
be said of the Southern clerks, are law
yers, doctors. and school teachers, and
the statement published in the Herald
was an insult that these people were in
ferior in intelligence to the District peo-
pie.
Congressman up at the Capitol who
voted for this appropriation on the basis
of employment according to population
should and will be asked when they are
candidates again for election why they
allow this TO bs done. FAIR PLAY.
The Washington times., 1911-04-13
THE PROBLEM FOR THE DEM.
OCRATS.

We will very soon get light on the
situation in the Democratic minority
of the Senate If the division which
developed over the selection of a mi
nority leader is to be carried into the
consideration of the tariff measures,
there will be grave doubts about the
success of the excellent program
which the House leaders have arranged
for the extra session. 49,
1t is increasingly plain that the
real trouble of the Democrats in carry
ing their plan into effect will lie in
the division of their own forces in the
upper House. There are about equal
numbers of them on both sides of the
tariff question as it is now being pre-
sented; that is, for and against
vigorous pruning of the excessive
schedules and an increase of the free
list to include various necessaries of
life. There is a considerable Demo
cratic force in the upper chamber which
does not accept the Democratic tariff
doctrine as laid down in the Denver
platform. The lumber schedule, for
example, is one on which there is the
most serious division. Democratic
votes were cast in large numbers, at
the 1909 session, against effective re-
vision of that schedule Without doubt
they will be SO cast this year.
The tariff legislation is to be sent
to Senate strangely disorganized. The
Republican leadership has broken down.
Aldrich is no longer there with his
determined purpose of killing all re-
vision and his marvellous ability as
log-roller and organizer. There is no
man who can fill his place among the
high-tariff Republicans. On the other
hand the Democrats are utterly dis
organized, and a man who never was
orthodox in his Democracy on tariff has
been made the titular leader of that
party in the Senate.
The Democrats have a big majority
in the House, and seem prepared to
keep it thoroughly in hand. Both
parties are divided in the Senate, and
with the privilege of unlimited debate
which that body SO sedulously guards
it is not at all apparent how the legis
lation on several highly important
schedules is ever to be forced to a vote
As it appears today the Senate's situ
alton is as hopeless as the House posi-
tion is encouraging to people who want
a sane, businesslike revision.
The Washington times., 1911-04-13

fast, implacable rule of the sea. He
knew that he had lost his ship. It
mattered not at all that it was not his
fault. 1t was his charge, and it was
lost. He knew that to live was to live
disgraced. He knew that it was to go
out in life bereft of profession. He
knew the formalities of the routine
with which he would be cast adrift.
And he went, down with his ship, be-
cause he knew that its loss was his
own shipwreck.
Much of the fine spirit of the men
who command the ocean steamers is
possibly traceable to this Spartan rule.
When a mistake is fatal it breeds not
only care but courage. The fact calls
for men of iron, for desperate accept
ance of chances. But, like all things
immutable, the rule has its drawbacks,
its injustices. 1t carries its sacrifices
as we'll as its advantages.
Recently a palatial steamer was all
but lost outside New York harbor. She
went aground, loaded with passengers,
and admittedly ten miles off her
course. Her captain, with a splendid
record, had somehow made a gross mis-
take. But it is pleasing to know that
in his case the North German Lloyd
will be formal in his reprimand instead
of his dismissal. Captain Petersen
will still sail under the colors of his
line, honored for a long performance
of honor and fidelity, unmarried save
for a single mistake out of manifold
opportunities to err.
The Washington times., 1911-04-13
ANOTHER GROUP Of
DELEGATES PLEDGE
SUPPORT TO TAFT
South Carolina Executive
Committee Declares for
Reelection.

The business of pledging delegations
for the denomination Of President Taft
IN 1912 Is making rapid progress.
Almost before most OF the politicians
were aware that the 1912 campaign was
really on, President Taft's friends have
been working to secure delegations.
North Carolina Republican leaders some
time ago pleSged a delegation to Taft
and now Secretary Hilles has received
telegram from officials of the South
Carolina Republican executive commit
tee saying that at a meeting the State
delegation had been pledged to the re-
nomination of the President
The executive committee met with
delegates from all the Congressional
districts in South Carolina, under the
leadership Of John G. Capers, former
Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The
action Of the South Carolina Republi-
can leaders, who are largely Federal
offceholders, adds eighteen delegates
to the Taft column. The President, In
the resolutions adopted in South Caro-
lima, is especially praised for reciprocity,
1t Is expected that pledges from other
States will follow rapidly. 1t is the
purpose Of the Taft leaders, of whom
Postmaster General Hitchcock Is chief,
to get enough delegations pledged to
head of any fnsurgent movement and
to have the denomination of Mr.. Taft
sewed up before the convention draws
near.
The Washington times., 1911-04-13
MEDIUM HAS LICENSE,
BUT NOT PROTECTION
To the Editor of THE TINES:

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
have been a reader of your paper
ever since came to Washington, seven
years ago. don't think have missed
a single copy in all that time, when /
was in the city. I read with consider
able interest the comments on the
statement made by Mrs. Hates at Pyth-
ian Temple on Sunday night, and
would like to say that you do not need
to go outside your door In Washington
to be insulted, and If you ask for police
protection you are told that If a police
man must be detailed to guard against
these insults your license will be re-
voked, when you have been guilty in
no way of any violation Of the privf-
leges granted you under your license.
I am speaking from personal experience
within the last year, but do not think
1t Is the fault of the church influence,
but. rather. from the lack Of church
influence and the absolute Indifference
of the police force as to whether they
furnish any protection to a medium or
not. Yet think that when the city
grants a license to a medium 1t GER
tainly guarantees her the opportunity
to exercise her medtumship without
being molested.
(MRS.) TILLIE HENKLE.
The Washington times., 1911-04-13
SWEARING THE RECORD" ON
LEAVE TO PRINT"

Leave to print" has been, from
time immemorial, one of the most cher
ished features of our parliamentary in
stitutions. 1t is ready refuge for the
patriot whose soul throbs and thrills
with burning thoughts which he fain
would scatter with the prodigality of
Government garden seed, the abun
dance of the Horse Book" Admiring
constituents at home, knowing his
mastery of the parts of speech, remem-
bering how the wool hat boys at the
rally under the brush -arbor hung upon
his lips, expect him to shake the foun-
dations of Capitol Hill and needs must
he make a showing.
And yet before he has advanced far
in sounding the alarum as to the duty
of the hour there are symptoms of
restlessness and distraction on the part
of the audience. His rounded periods
wake the echoes-and put everything
else to sleep. The gentleman from
somewhere whom the Speaker has in
veigled into taking the chair finds it
difficult to keep up the pretense that
he is enjoying the distinction and the
irreverent pages are engaged in mimic
warfare with paper pellets behind the
orators back. 1t takes the stuff of
which heroes and martyrs are made
to finish a speech under such circum-
stances, and yet the expectations of
dear old Buncombe must be met.
In such an hour the "leave to print"
is benediction-the shadow of a great
rock in a weary land. The editor of
the Congressional Record, like other
nonresident men, tells no tales. The
speech was delivered Ito copy boy)
and further than that the deponent re-
fuses to depone. 1t listens well in
Buncombe, and what more could be
asked?
And now comes Victor Murdock,
who wants to make the Record tell
the truth. Indeed, he wants it to
scream the fact that the speech was
not really uttered before the assembled
solons. In bold face type the amiable
fraud is to be exposed. Alas! for
Buncombe, and alas! for the bubble,
Oratory! This hasty reform will rob
those in high places of their reputation
and shut the gates of mercy on man
kind. Can nothing be done to leave
the drain pipes of eloquence unclogged?