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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
A CANINE NEGOTIAroR
Is as lnseparable From His Master
as Second Nature.

An amusing story concerning the
Morocco negotiations is going the
rounds of the French press. Herr Won
kiderlen- Waechter possesses a beau
tiful dog of the boarhound type. The
dog and his master are inseparabie.
One lives for the other: in fact, they
remind one of Wordworth's 1.-TWO
Thieves for their attachment The
dog takes part in the negotiations,
lying at the feet of his master and for
the most part motionless. But in the
course of the conversation sometimes
the French diplomat unconsciously
raises his voice. Then a low growl
from the dog leads NJ. Cambon to
modulate his voice. When Won Klder-
Waechter had to visit the Kaiser
OF board his yacht at Kiel some time
ago. the dog accompanied him. The
two friends at the port seemed likely
to suffer short separation, but the
Kaiser saw what was going on be-
tween the statesman and the harbor
officials, and solved the difficulty, OBJ
serving: when two brothers come to
see me. | cannot do otherwise than re-.
eeive them together. '-London Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Extra Session.
(Farmington Chronicle. }

harrington Chronfcle.)
1t seems to be generally under
stood throughout the State that his
Excellency, the governor, will recon
vene the legislature in special ses-
sion early in February. 1t is diff
cult to understand precisely the lex
traordinary occasion which has
arisen whereby the expenses incident
to this extra session will be justi-
fled. The real occasion cannot be
known before the proclamation is is
sued. 1t cannot be the re-districting
of the congressional districts as
those remain as now constituted by
an act of congress until changed by
the legislature in the various states.
II cannot be a change in the cleo
tion laws merely as that would not
be an extraordinary occasion, with
in the meaning OF the constitution.
Without question it is for the pur-
pose of attempting to so change the
organic law of the State as to make
legal the license system in the cit
les That proposition If made should
be strenuously opposed by every Re
publican in the legislature and every
Democrat who believes in the under
lying principle of prohibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Taft Compared to Cleveland.
4PhiIadelphia Ledger.1

ueipUlh 1stuEtI.D
Within the recollection of men now
living one man in the presidency since
Lincoln furnished n steadying infiu-
ence which all men of all classes and
of all parties are now willing to rec
ognize. Grover Cleveland stood like a
bulwark against the crazes of his day:
accepted all the contumely that was
freely hurled at him; continued in the
firm performance of his duty in the
midst of attack, and left his country
the stronger and better than when he
entered it's service. He was the en-
bodiment of courage and sense, and so
careless of his own fame and for
tunes that neither Congress not party
nor even the people could swerve him
from what he believed to be the right
course. He is the man who checked
the populistic money frenzy, though he
scotched his own party in process. The
Christening process to which he SUBJ
jected his party on that occasion is
the reason why that party is now be-
ginning to gather hope, courage and
sense.
Everybody who keeps in mind, as Q
background for comparison, the per-
sonalty and Administrations OF
Cleveland must recognize certain re-
semblance between Cleveland and
Taft Taft. like his predecessor, has
no skill as a politician, none of the
arts of popularity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Editors T able
George Thorne.

In an attempt TO burst at one blow
all letters of circumstance. George
Therne seizes upon a dishonest oppor
tunity 10 rescue himself from desc
late existence. This is one of the few
stories in a year which compel the re-
viewer TO read deeper than is his Gus
tom. Those whom Thorne claims as
his parents send him abroad where his
ready adaptability accomplishes the
change to clear the last doubts from
the minds of his benefactors. But his
new life has withered ambition for tho
sake Of self and love conGuers. A
splendid crowning is brought by a
mighty sacrifice. Written by Norval
Richardson, author of The Lead of
Honour" Illustrated from painting by
John Goss. Published by L. c. Page
& Co. Boston. Price $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
r actless?

"A Patron" in a long communica'
ton to the Kennebec Journal. crit
cises Governor Plaisted for havins
vetoed an appropriation of $4,000
for a hospital for crippled children.
"a Patron has another guess com
ing to him. Governor Plaisted signed
a resolve appropriating $4,000 for the
Children's Hospital. Sen
tinel.
The people of Maine remember the
children's hospital incident more
clearly than the editor of the up
river booze boomer seems to have
done. 1t is certainly a tactless per-
Torrance for supporter of the pres
ent administration to revive it at this
time. We are ready to wager a
Christmas doughnut that Governor
Plaisted would prefer to '1et those
who will, keep still on this subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
laundering With Opportunity.
New York Journal of Commerce.

New York Journal of Commerce.
1t appears TO be thought in Wash
ington that many Republicans voted
for the pension bill in the House be
lieving and hoping that it would be
vetoed if it went through the Senate,
and that the Democrats would there
by be put in a hole" If this is the
case, they are not unlikely to act in the
same way with the public buildings
bill
If this should happen and the bills
should be vetoed, the Republicans will
lose nothing by their votes and the
party will gain credit by the action
of the President in preventing the ex-
travagence, While the President him
self will gain prestige with sober,
thinking people in both parties, but
the Democratic majority in the House
will be on record as failing TO keep
their party pledge of economy. AL
ready they have fiouted the leadership
of Mr.. Underwood, who appealed to
them not to make the first Congress in
sixteen years in which they have had
power over legislation the most expen-
sive the country has ever seen in time
of peace, and have followed that of
Champ Clark who is the least safe of
leaders, while Underwood is the SAT-
est they have had since Cleveland. II
this record of intended but baffied ex-
travagance should be established, it
will be another instance of those
plumbers in throwing away opportun-
ity which have so many times been
the main reliance of the opponents of
the party. Efsa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23

New York women are on the war;
path and hunting the scalps of dis
honest tradesmen. Thousands of
housewives are organizing and threat
ening the boycott and blacklist in or
der to obtain reasonable prices and
treatment. The plan adopted seems
the only feasible one and. if carried
out fairly and intelligently, should
cause unscrupulous dealers to recog-
nize that honesty is the best policy.
1t is the plan for groups of women
who market and shop to convene each
day and compare notes on the stores
of a district. Instances of short
weight and measure and long prices
will be reported and the places
where they occur put under the ban
Some merchants are already some-
what shaky, it is said. and Others
have reason to be. 1t is the spirit OF
cooperation and as fair for one as
for another--if the spirit of justice
can be maintained in an army Of
shoppers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
The Grange in Maine Affairs.

An expression of approval that an
active member and farmer had been
elevated to the U. S. Senate, is hard
" more than should have been ex-
pected of the Maine Grange; but that
"the sending of Brother Gardner to the
United States Senate is recognized as
a tribute to his ability as a progress
sive statesman" viii hardly be en-
dorsed by majority of patrons when
they see the resolution in type.
Without touching the matter of his
ability, in any manner, it is patent to
the public that the appointment of
Senator Gardner was not tribute to
his ability as statesman" but as A
TRIeuTE TO HIS voTE-GETTiNo
ABILITY among these people who
have been in every other way alienat-
ed by the present administration.
1t was desperate. expedient on the
part of politicians who have. in every
manner, abused and ignored the rights
and demands of the patrons of Maine.
Senator Gardner was not recon-
mended to the Legislature, in prim-
aries, for election. He was not
named by the States senator's and
representatives because of his reeog-
nized ability as a statesman bui
was appointed by the Governor be.
cause Governor Piaisted and his
political advisers foresaw that SOME.
THING must be done to placate the
farmer vote In spite OF the palpable
robbery of Mr.. Gardner of his claims
and rights, previously, they turned to
him as a last resort.
1t was a tribute to his recognized
pull in the Grange.
The WateryiIle Sentinel reioices in
the resolutions adopted at lewiston
but finds in Senator Gardeners states
manship only one question on which
he is in accord with the patrons OF
Maine-the parcels post. 1t said
nothing OF his position on the liquor
question in opposition to the stand OF
the State and subordinate oranges. Il
did not recall his contrary views on the
so-caIled reciprocity scheme. I
made no reference TO his antagonistit
and conflicting opinions on shipping
ship building and coast interests. l
recalled none of Mr.. Gardeners re
marks derogatory of Maine and tn
intelligence OF her people.
But OF course Senator Gardne
WILL be a tower of strength for tn
parcels post. cause that has bee
plready lifted above anything bu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
The Promise and the Nom Perform.
ance,
lewiston Journal.)


On one count after another the
Maine Democracy is convicted in it's
State maladministration
1t inveighed against 100000 a year
appropriations. In vain, did we pro-
test that the increase was largely on
money returned to towns and cities.
No use to talk! Heinous! Heinous.
And this administration appropriates
over 100000 a year and has the
largest total appropriation in the his
tory of Maine.
The second article in it's platform OF
1910 was enforce laws by means OF
regularly elected officers"
What has it done? Proven traitor
to its promise and false to its faith
it deliberately deceived the people II
has shamefully and Intentionally null
lifted the law and imposed on the peo.
pie a condition of affairs repugnant tC
its sense Of decency and it has done
this for political reasons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Saturday, December %, 1911.
Mo Paner. Monday.

All editions of the kennebec Journal
will be omitted ON Monday. Dec %.
Journal workers viii rest, Sunday
night, and put themselves in physical
condition to wrestle with the lord of
the table on Christmas day. Here is
a Merry Christmas to one and all, and
a sincere hope that none will forget
the meaning of the day and to bring
into the lives of others. near or far. all
the happiness possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23

The report of the chief of the bu-
reau of entomology in the Agricultural
Department forecasts that the worst is
not yet in Names fight against the
moth pest He finds, through force
of men employed nearly a year in
scouting and creosoting egg clusters,
that the infested area. while increasing
but slightly in other states, has about
doubled in Maine. The bureau work
has been confined almost exclusively to
the gypsy moth. Conditions in gen.
eral do not seem to be any worse
than in preceding years and in a
great many instances are very much
improved. The gypsy moth has been
found in 80 additional Maine towns.
about doubling the infested area. In
lonly two or three of these towns, how
ever, have well developed colonies been
located. In the great majority of
instances, single egg clusters were
found. Until the winter and spring
| of 1911 there were not known to be
gypsy moths east of Portland, but
the scouts have located them contin-
uously for about 40 miles east of that
| city. The brown-tail moth has not
occurred as yet north of the 45th
parallel of latitude in Maine. The
brown tail moth has become dis
seminated more widely, having ex-
TENDED its rayages considerably west
ward and slightly northward for the
reason that the brown tail moths of
both sexes are rapid fliers and general
Icontrol of the spread is beyond the in
fiuence of man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Editorial Comment
They All Said Taft"

tHaTI1aru COuTanl.t
The New York Tribune's Washing
ton reporters talked with a number of
public men Tuesday about the pros
poets. Il believe that Mr.. Taft ought
TO be and win be re-nominated and re-
elected" said Senator Townsend of
Michigan. 81 favor the denomination
of William Howard Taft said Sena-
ter Briggs of New Jersey. Il favor
and the State of Idaho favors the re-
nomination of President Taft said
Senator Hepburn. President Taft
deserves denomination and reelection
at the hands Of the Republican party:
he is a man of force, of character, di-
rectness of purpose and unimpeach-
able honesty" said Senator Gamble of
South Dakota. MY State will be for
Taft; the South will be for Taft;
cannot express too strongly my re-
gard for him: he will win the fight"
said Senator Bradley of Kentucky
President Taft will win not only in
the convention but in the election; he
has the confidence of the people,
said Senator Smoot of Utah. New
Hampshire favors the denomination
and reelection of President Taft,
said Senator Burnham. DO not take
any stock in this talk of disloyalty to
Taft among the Republicans of Ohio
said Judge Woodmansee of Cincinnati.
There is nothing to it but Taft; he
will, in my Judgment, have the sup
port of solid delegation from my
state said National Committeemar
David Muldane of Kansas. Il have
not the slightest doubt that president
Taft will be renominated: unless
something wholly unforeseen happens,
he will be reelected" said National
Committeeman Victor Rosewater of
Nebraska. In. AaA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23

Dover and Foxcroft are enthusiastic
over prospects for increased business
of growing apples. The steady growth
in favor for this industry is shown by
the shipments from that vicinity. dur
ing the past three months. From
the Maine Central station in Foxcroft
and from Starbird's siding more than
1900 barrels of apples have been
shipped. Other small lots have also
been shipped from time to time. This
shipment is double that of any former
year. IF the farmers in this section
of the State would study into the apple
business little they would be able to
raise apples second to none in the
country" said an expert apple buyer
| from the middle west, who has been
through Piscataquis this year. "The
| chief trouble" said the western man,
lis that the farmers here do not take
proper care of their trees and do not
stick to some standard variety. Then
again they do not take the right care
| in picking their fruit and many are
careless in packing their apples.
have found apples in plenty here this
year but the trouble seems to be that
they are in small lots of many va
rieties. Had they been in larger lots
and of some one or two varieties the
farmers would have found a ready mar.
Iset and at higher price than they
have received this year."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Etsa's Gift Home.

\ delightful and sunshiny story
which tells more about the dainty Elsa
Danforth and her girl chums who fig
ured in the previous volume. How
genial Uncle Ned's Christmas gift
brought joy and gladness not only to
Elsa and the Christmas Club" but to
many others, is the happy theme for
an uplifting and whole spirited book
for girls. Published by l.. G. Page &
CO., Boston. Price S1.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23

New York newspaper men are pessi-
mistic concerning the latest shuttle in
newspaperdom. Here is the way one
special correspondent writes about it:
Predicting that the passing of the
Sun into new hands will mean more
than any similar event in recent his
tory, newspaper men of this town are
now specializing on the immediate
effect of the sudden shift of the old
Dana mouthpiece. That nothing will
he gained and much may be lost by
the new management, is pretty gen.
orally agreed. Every news worker
here is thoroughly acquainted with the
methods and personality of Reick,
who has taken the old paper for the
| first time from the control of the
/ descendants and disciples of Dana.
With both the Herald and Times, the
new sun boss has failed to show any
of the qualities of a great general
journalism. it is admitted, though he
always made money and friends In
high financial circles Unless the men
who make the papers here are much
mistaken, the Sun will set steadily
from now on in journalistic radiance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Democrats at Aviation.

Aerial somnipathy' is the term
used in connection with the trouble
which some aviators feel when they
reach a great height. This terminolo-
gy will be a godsend to the Maine
Democrats. who have been away up
in the air ever since the result of the
September referendum was officially
announced, and who have been feeling
peculiar without being able to give the
feeling an appropriate name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23

| That "get along better" thing may
| he all right in some cases, hut an
awful ruction starts in our family
I upon any such reyersion to the com
fort of swooshing.
When woman realizes she can
vote and that she has her husband
under control to such an extent that
he will cast his ballot whichever way
she dictates, the world suddenly be-
comes bright and the birds MARBLE
their sweetest ragtime airs.-Spokes-
man. Review.
A woman of that sort usually
doesn't stop with any such paltry
conquest--if obliged to do that, little
glooms choke all the song birds.
If Job had been obliged to wait on
customers in department store at
Christmas time he never would have
acquired that reputation for patience.
Express e Advertiser.
And if Solomon had beer forced to
select appropriate annual gifts for a
family of eight, not to mention all
relatives down to and including fourth
cousins. wisdom would have received
an awful jolt.
The judicious householder who
likes to have his Christmas expendi-
lures count for something will buy
his. wife couple dozen strictly fresh
eggs instead of that string of pearls
on which she may have set her heart.
The substitution NAV shock her at
first but the natural joy of possession
will soon alleviate the disappoint-
ment.-Biddeford journal.
From such combinations as we have
seen upon few shirt fronts we
should warn against the eggs deco
rative qualities.
Now Lew Shank. the retail mayor
of Indianapolis, is furnishing his fel-
low citizens with half price Christ
mas trees. Fifty might get out to
Indiana before next Christmas ana
find out just how the thing is done
Boston Advertiser.
And, in payment for instruction.
teach Shank how to MARBLE sweet
Adeline.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Coming Events

Dec. 1a-99-Malne state Grange in Lew
iston 4azs - = sfiz
Dec. 2e-2s-Freeport Poultry Associa-
ton, Freeport. go t5t.24. s
!; nec .as-es-Maine Dairymon's Assn.
Portland, IA !.
2 dec. 29-Meeting of Maine Mt. Ifoiyoke
Alinrnae Association at Bangor.
Dec. 2o--KnoX and Lincoln Pomenas
with White Oak Grange. North Warren.
Jan. "a, 1g13-W estern Maine Poultry
Association. So. Paris. - sH
Jan. 5-Hancnck Pomona with Sedg-
wick Grange North Sedgwick.
Jan. I0-Aew Century Pomona with
UDfon Grange. l. sumner. LE4,
Jan. f-tireen Mountain Pomona with
Bay View Grange. salisbury Cove.
Jan. ls-Meeting OF the Governor and
Council.
Feb. 6-12-Food Fair. Bangor. So
March 2-Maine Methodist Conference
at Lewiston.
March 27-East Maine Methodist Con-
ference. RockIand.
June 1s-National Republican Conven-
tIon. Chicago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23

The first symptoms of the reeurrent
attacks of systemitis and reaction
ary'' Inflammation of the gray matter
are apparent. Yet it is not surpris-
ing that those who play at the foot
OF the Democratic Plum Tree should
resent the position of others on the
horticultural step-ladder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Where Laws Don't Count.

belfast Republican Journal)
Even at the office of the Secretary
of State they are studying the require
ments Of the new primary law, while
the people generally are wondering
where they are att The question
has been raised as to whether the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Chinese PIaymates.

\ delightful account of child life in
country now undergoing such vital
changes. Much information is con-
tanned in this book for the young read
or, written By Norman Pitman. Illus
trated in unique Chinese style. Pub
lished by L. c. Page & CO.. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23

discussion from one end of the country
to the other. The present volume con-
tains the complete story. Published by
Small, Maynard & Co, Boston. Price
size.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23

II. 3. Eastman of North Fryeburg
deserves space for mention of his sue
cess at farming this year. With the
help of two hired men he raised $780,
worth of sweet corn, $50 bushels of
yellow corn. 310h bushels of oats $50
bushels of potatoes and sent over $500
worth of cream to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
Maine Gossip
The Church Floor.

Mark you the floor? That square and
speckled stone,
Which looks so firm and strong.
Is Patience;
And tn other black and grave. where
with each one
Is chequer'd all along,
Humility:
The gentle rising, which on either hand
Leads TO the quire above,
Is Confidence;
But the sweet cement, which in one
sure band
Ties the whole frame is Love
And Charity.
Hither some time Sin steals, and stains
The Marbles neat and curious veins;
But all is cleansed when the Marble
weeps.
Sometimes Death, putting at the door.
Blows all the dust about the floor:
But while he thinks to spoil the room, he
sweeps.
Blest be the Architect whose art
Could build so strong in a weak heart.
George Herbert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

TRINITY coMMANDERY, NO. 7, X.
T. Special conclave at Masonic Temple.
saturday. Dec. %, at 2 l.. NJ, for the
purpose of performing the last sad rites
and ceremonies over our late frater, Abel
d. Russell.
THoS H. BODICE. Recorder.
l.. ELWO0D JONES, Il. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
We Can't Help Saying 1t.
Names Jack Horner.

Little Fred Plaisted
Victory tasted,
And the taste was mighty fine;
So he said, why l will
Just get out a bill
"And take some more for mine."
Sing a song of sixpence
A bottle full of rye
IL seemed to him that Maine had beer
A plaguey sight too dry.
"Now I'm going to let
This State become wet;
"Redlstrieting too / shall sway.
I'm the face of these scoffers
I'll fiji up my Golfers,
For the brewers are willing to pay
Then with rings on my fingers
And plenty of cash
"A fix for defeat
Let the state go to smash,
A London doctor makes the an
nouncement that patients who cal
with their fingers get we'll quicker
than others. We are waiting foI
some country doctor to find that pa
tients who drink their coffee from
saucers get along better than others
Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-23
ONLY ONE "sRoMo oUINiNE.

That is LAXATIVE BRosfo oUrININE.
Look for the signature Of f. W. GROVE.
Used the. World over to Cure q Cold In
One Day. &c sat. TT