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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
Book FARMING.
Maine Farmer


The Bangor News editorial on Book
Farming" Saturday morning was read
by the Farming Special party with sor-
row, although without much surprise
The sorrow was for the writer. One is
to be pitied who is not wise enough to
acquaint himself with facts before he
attempts to write on subject The edi-
tor of the News evinces a woeful lack of
knowledge. not only regarding the condi-
tons and circumstances under which the
Bangor & Areostook Railroad Company
is running this Farming Special, but also
regarding the object of the train and
agricultural matters in general When
one attempts to write on a subject of
which he knows little or nothing, and es-
pecially when it is done in the spirit of
this editorial of the Bangor News. he is
very apt to make a bull of the whole mat
ter-which is this case. The spirit shown
by the writer of the News editorial,
while not a surprise to those acquainted
with the attitude of the paper toward
the efforts for the advancement of the
agriculture of Maine is greatly to be re-
GREETED.
1t might be said. in passing. that the
time when one may secure the appro-
baton of the farmers by sneering at
book farming has passed. The So
called book farmers have too we'll proved
themselves able to do things in actual
practical farming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
Tariff Crisis in the Senate.

'Fhe New York Times, Democrat
ic newspaper, pays a somewhat re
markable tribute TO President Taft
and congratulates him as being on
the eve of solid and brilliant sue
cess in his reciprocity plan, at the
very moment when a crisis appears
in the Senate finance committee. Like
many other papers which have stood
for the reciprocity agreement and
have allowed their good judgment to
be warped by their desires, the Times
has on several occasions discovered
that the reciprocity" bill was on the
eve of scoring triumph, and like
some of our near exchanges, 10 which
we have before called attention, on
each occasion a new demonstration Of
the strength of the opposition has
been given.
fair and candid study of eondi-
tions in the United States Senate on
Wednesday would show that reel
There are strong indications of the
readiness of Republican insurgents 10
Join the Democrats in promoting tar
if legislation, which would be en-
barrassing To the administration, at
the same time with more or less
vengeful purpose ON the part of Ger
tain Northwesterners to retaliation at
the administration ON account of the
reciprocity" agreement.
There is little doubt. even among
the strongest opponents of the reel
procity" measure, that if it could be
brought to a vote today, it would be
carried by a good majority. but the
problem OF maintaining the measure
unincumbered becomes more complex
every day With the Democratic dis
position to attack the entire pre-
teetive system is a disposition on the
part of Republican insurgents to OBJ
tain some credit for the Democratic
thunder They believe that millions
of farmers throughout the country are
being alienated by the reciprocity
scheme, and that the Democratic plan
of a farmers free list bill will Wln
many of them to the next natlohai
Democratic candidate. Such men as
Senators Cummins, Nelson, Crawford,
LaFollette, Jones. and other insur-
gents from the northwestern states,
will demand that other schedules OF
the tariff be taken up, and they VIII
insist upon an effort to attach many
of them to the reciprocity" measure.
Such a combination of forces is a
serious one to be reckoned with, ana
the supporters of reciprocity MAJ
yet hardly congratulate themselves
that the measure is out of the woods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23

The Massachusetts legislature, after
being in session nearly six months, is
now listening to a report of the spe
cial committee appointed to consider
ways and means to shorten the legis-
lative sessions. While smaller com
mittees and time limit for hearings
and reports of committees are suggest
ed as means Of reaching the desired
end, emphasis is also laid upon stricter
attention to duty upon the part of the
members of the general court. An
other method of remedying the evil of
| lengthy sessions that has not been
suggested in the report might be
adopted with profit, that of making
the compensation for legislative ser
vice sufficiently small so that the ma
| jority of the members could not af-
| ford to stay at the Capitol until well
| into the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
\ maximum penalty of two years is

\ maximum penalty of two years is
provided by the Missouri legislature
just adjourned, for the citizen who
so far forgets himself as to sass
the telephone girls. The new law,
which was originally aimed at the
person employing profanity viii if
carried out to the letter make seri-
Gus trouble for persons who have
been accustomed to use any old Ian
guage they chose, forgetful of the
prophecies in conversation over the
telephone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
A Communication
Editor Kennebec Journal:

Editor Kennebec journal:
We regret to learn, through the apti-
Gle printed in the Journal for 5unsk .9.
that another case of theft has oceuETsd
at Cobbosseecontee.
We who live at distance and must
for the greater part of the year know
little or nothing of what is going on
at our cottage homes believe that all
those who steal or destroy property
that cannot be under our full protec-
ton should be punished to the limit.
We are very sorry for the parents
of a son who would commit such
theft, but we see no reason why his
punishment should be any less than
that of any other person who did
such a thing or why his name should
not be given sympathy and mercy
are good, but we think that acts of
theft and vandalism at Cobbosseecon-
tee should receive little of either.
A COTTAGER.
Dorchester, Mass. June 81. e7l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23

Young children along the streets fast
them. All the people who indulge in
this practice are not careless or
brutal. but they fail to give the mat
ter intelligent and sympathetic
thought. 1t is no uncommon sight in
this city and elsewhere to see ro-
-four or five along much as if the child
were nothing but a dress suit case,
forgetting all about the possibility of
injuring the shoulder joints or other
wise harming the child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23

villages what they think Of prohibition
and the social evil how they regard
person who is connected with the
liquor business, and what sort or
feeling they have toward the man who
would sell his vote. We believe he
would gain a new conception of the
of a New England com
whose vote is purchasable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
A BAD OUTLOOK FOR DEALERS.
Opinions from the Liquor Trade on the Tenn
perance lssue---Prohibition the Most
Feared Restriction.

1t seems to us that this fight in
Maine offers tremendous possibilities
to the trade, and they should not be
neglected. Bonforts Wine and Spirit
Circular, New York, Feb. 25.. 1911.
There is everywhere a tendency
manifest to have restrictive, irksome
and unjust laws enacted. which will
seriously cripple the trade.-Wine and
Spirit Gazette, New York.
Colleague Schumacher. upon re-
quest by the president, described the
state of affairs in Tennessee, where
prohibition is Gripping the brewing
industry to an extent most mischieS-
ous-Jacob Faude, Secretary, Brew
masters Association of Chicago.
| have been hopeful for some time
that a sharp reaction would set In
against she sentiment for prohibition
that has developed in 50 many parts
of the country.-Irvng X. Taylor.
Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Ohio.
Any journal devoted to the interests
of the liquor trade is not doing its
whole duty these days, if it negiects
to call the attention of the trade to
the present conditions and to warn
ii of the dangers that are certainly
coming both from within and without.
Truth. Detroit. Mich.
1t is the most remarkable thing that
the public opinion" which encour-
ages and supports these establish
ments. (saloons) sends representatives
to the legislature pledged to vote Tor
any kind of legislation that is hostile
to the open. licensed liquor trade
Geo c, Dempsey, Pres. of Mass. Wine
and Spirit Dealers Association, June
S, 1911.
The smallest happening favorable 10
the dry" side is heralded from one
end of the country to the other i'll
every city newspaper and in every
crossraaa sheet in our land. Any
thing of advantage to the wet side
of the great controversy, now agitat-
ing the public mind, receives scant
notice in the city press, and almost
no notice at all in the rural press
Secretary Joseph Debar of National
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Associa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
How Local Option Takes the Saloon
Out of Politics"

IF the liouor dealers throughout the
stote are not careful in the selection
Of members of the Legislature, there
ia plenty of trouble ahead for theih.-
Wholesale & Retail Liquor Dealers
Review.
II is the duty of the liquor men
throughout the country to spot
every congressman and member OF
legislature who is suspected OF strong
temnerance proclivities and exert
themselves to the utmost to deleat
him Texas Liquor Dealer. San An
tonic.
vigorous campaign must be set
ON foot to elect only such Legislators
ne nledge themselves to vote Tor none
hut ,ibera, laws. Now party consid-
erations must be laid aside and the
only goal must be to bring ABOUT d
decided defeat for the fanatics-The
American Brewer, New YORK CltS'
Where the county option law eHists'
every candidate for every ONCE III
every campaign is involved In the
oyershadowing question of Incense OF
no-license, regardless OF his quailllca-
lions for the Office he seeks'-bolH
sides Giquor JournaD Minneapolis
When a town goes dry the Whoie-
sale houses invade the adjoining ter
ritory and sell liquor to the farmers
bv the jug and keg. The effort TO
force dryness on the people VIII IAN
like all other artificial methods.-W Inc
and Spirits News, Columbus, ONO.
WHY do not the police in Brooklyn
discover those places doing business
without license? There are festau-
rants, pool-rooms, grocery stores ana
even candy stores where drinks are
ordered and paid for-Wine SPIRIT
Gazette, New York. y
one thousand dollars has Deen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23

The substantial walls of the new
passenger terminal of the Chicago
and Northwestern r. r. Co.. at Chi
cago. are OF grey granite from the
quarries of Maine This gives espe-
ciai interest to the building 10 tray
elers from New England ana natives
of the Pine Tree State, who nave oc-
casion to visit it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
Gems of Saloon Philosophy.

Prohibition is a grieyous mistake IN
moral philosophy, an act of despot-
ism in civil government and an open
declaration of infidelity in the truth
and wisdom of the Bible.-Both Sides
U.iduor JournaD Minneapolis.
Every community has a right to say
that the saloons shall be decent, but
no class of people have right to
abolish that which is a comfort L"
other classes.-Both Sides, U-iquor
JournaD Minneapolis.
The lid" is the idiotie symbol of an
untrustWorthy autocrat. 1t is slap
at the rights of the people.-President
Maiwurm of the Illinois Liquor Deal
ers' Protective Association.
If the sale of liquor is. IN the eyes
of the law, legitimate trade like any
other, is it not most unjust to make
a discrimination in case of the saloon
any more than il would be TO restrict
the number of drug stores, candy
stores, restaurants, cigar stands or any
other business Both sides uLiquof
Journal) Minneapolis.
Prohibition reflects upon the teach
ings of the Bible and destroys person.
al liberty and destroys private prop
erty and revenues and the peace tilat
should exist in all communities. Nj.
Gilmore. Pres. National Model LII
cense League, June 10, 1911.
The retail liquor dealers of the
state of Indiana. or any state IN the
Union. stands higher morally than any
preacher or priest in the land why
Because they hold certificate from
the government of good, moral ciiar
acter.-Our STANDARD U.iquor JournaD
Indianapolis.
The clergyman is engaged to. ieao
and instruct in spiritual Things. anu
having laid down correct rules OF
morals and conduct there his function
ends. If he goes beyond this he en-
ters the sphere of political action
which is beyond his province, and al
WAYS makes troubI e-Mida's Criterion,
Chicago.
Tndoubtedly the church and the sa-
loon originated in prehistoric times
probably simultaneously, and they
have been rivals ever since. MAN
first began to pray to his idols Inc
nriest gathered around him under ms
sacred" tree or in his sanctified cave
those whom he could induce TO pelieVe
i'm his gods" while the preparer or the
real ioys of life required no argument
to induce people to trade win NM
Brewers Journal, New York, June l.
1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
Editor S Letter Box

The publication of letter 10
tins department liz not to be taken
as an endorsement of its views by
the Kennebec Journal. This coll
umn is maintained for the discus
sion of matters of general public
interest when kept within bounds
of reason and not of libelous
or abusive nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
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VOICES OF THE PRESS.

Cipriano Castro and Doc. COOK
should get together and open a school
for teaching hide-and-seek by the cor
respondence method. -Biddefor Jour-
nal.
At the class reunions the graduates
of twenty years ago greet each other
with Hello, my boy" While young
fellows just going out into the world
say, Well good luck, old man. -
Portland Express.
Ice is 10 cost more. but be of good
cheer. There is no indication that the
price of Panama hats will be in
creased-Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
Friday, June %, 1911.

Happiness is kind of ener-
gY: il is produced, and not
merely possessed, Not what l
have but what l do is nay king
dom. -AristotleNsas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23

DR.. Gordon Lloyd says that some of
the good people. who are so much OPP
posed to the vivisection and cruelty
TO animals. should direct part OF their
emotion and attention against the bar
barous practice Of dragging very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held response
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
TO BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23

Harry Cousens while confined in the
Cumberland county Jail at Portland
few nights ago upon the charge or
larceny and intoxieation turned ms
yoke. so to speak His hands We're
fastened behind him with handeuffs
and in some manner he got them up
over his head or down under his feet
and to the front. He then tried to
choke himself with shoe string, but
was unsuccessful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
Pomona Dates.

June 23-Oxford Pomona. Upton.
June 25-Penobscot Pomona, East Ed
June 27-East Kennebec Pomona, Wind
sor
June 27-Waldo Pomona, LincolnVille.
July NORTH Aroostook Pomona, Lew
,Tuiv 4-cumberland and Oxford romo-
Juiv North Waldo Pomona, Troy.
July Invest Washington Pomona Ad-
Olson. -,
Aug. 2-Androsciggin Pomona, Auburn.
Aug. 9-Kennebec Pomona Monmouth.
Aug, l4-Hancock Pomona Field Day,
Bluehill Mineral springs,
Aug. l.-North Franklin POMONA, New
Aug ls-Androscoggin Field Meeting
East Auburn.
Commencement Dates.
June 25-2S-Bates College
June 25-2S-Colby College.
Reqimental Reunions.
June 81 s-29-The 44th Annual Reunion
9Th Maine Regimental Association
Peaks Island. .
July 13-15-6th Maine, ELLSWORTH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23

Neil f. Stevens of Auburn is among
those given a Phi. d. on Commence
ment day at New Haven. He is D.
A.. Bates 1908, and received his Nj. a.
in 1909 at Yale During the year lsii
he had the University fellowship az
Yale, which is the greatest honor con-
ferred by that University He has
been elected member of the Yale
Chapter of the Sigma X Scientific So
ciety in recognition of his work II
science.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23

The concrete piers upon which VIII
be erected the iron signal towers for
the Rockand trial course have been
completed and the frames are expect
ed in a week or So The mainland
signal towers are located near the
Crescent Beach windmill and on Port
hill the others are on Sheep and Mon
roe islands 1t will be necessary,
however. to use the old beacons for
the trial next Monday of the battle
shin Utah.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-16

When I see n curl Of religion sprouting
up, I think it's best ter kinder shine on
It pleasant-like, bat not to take too much
notice until 1t roots good.
=Miss Selma Iua.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-16

up to the Lock with him to three
o'clock meeting on the gospel-boat
what's tied up there this week. Set
down in the cool till I come!"
Miss Cynthia smiled as she seated
herself upon the steps, for she knew
how seldom Miss Selma Lue went out
OF calling distance of the grocery
door. She rarely went to town and
then only On the most urgent bust.
ness. She had a decided aversion to
the cars even with Mr.. Flarity and
MIR. Jim Peters motoring and con-
Quoting.
Not that they ain't good drivers"
she always FASTENED to say. but I
prefer to travel with a thinking crit
ter a.pulling Of me. instead Of being
druv by a little box Of lightning that
amt got no conscience about running
away with me. Besides, there are
more ways In the city to git killed two
or three times a minute than a body
could dream up in 8 week. ] should
think all the town folks would be
mighty good. and live lives prepared
to 60. never draw a free breath
hardly. with being snatched to the
top Of houses with seventeen stories
and coming down all the time trying
to swoller my heart"
~ hate those fast elevators in the
skyscrapers myself" Misc Cynthia
had answered her alphabetically.
They are all Jest a part and a par.
eel OF the running around Of things.
They amt no peace in IT all. and am
one that holds that peace are the air
that religion breathes, and when 1t
gifts shet of from It It sholy dies. I
amt tempting providence by going
down, lessen business calls me-" And
she had held to her determination.
II Miss Cynthia was delighted at the
prospect Of the excursion she was
still more SO at the sight Of Miss
Selma Lue as she made her way
through the boxes and barrels and
cans to the full light Of the front
door. The picture was one Of ex-
ceeding majesty, and the heart OF
Miss Cynthia was thrilled In W The
foundation of the toilet was a black
silk as stiff and rustling as any that
hung in the wardrobe Of Mrs. Jack.
son Page on the hill, and a genius
had fashioned 1t some bygone d.
up in Warren county. 1t was cut
without stint Of material. and hung
about the tall. digniled figure Of Miss
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-16

except cussing-but HI amt neve
p~erfessed and Joined the church. 30
though 1t do seem a kinder queer
place to go to praise the Lord-a nat
boat tied to a lock- said we u
make out ter keep him company.
Mary Ellen was fer backing down
count OF It's being 80 hot to gear up
tight and she SO easy overhet. but !
Prevailed on her. want us all to
look nice ter git MI. Dobbs In a
happy. consenting kinder mind. When
l see a curl Of religion sprouting upc
l think It's best ter kinder shine on 1t
pleasant-like. but not to take too much
notice until It roots good. There they
come now! Amt they genteel? Ben
ME and Ethel Maud look Jest like q
picnic"
And Miss Cynthia smiled delighted
ly as she exchanged greetings with
the enthusiastic family out on the
quest for the soul-welfare Of the head
member. Miss Selma Lue's adjective
had bee an apt one that applied to
them all. Mrs. Dobbs was buttoned up
tight In a dark blue coat-suit. and the
p~erspiration rolled down her happy
face from the crown Of her black vel.
vet hat. with its remarkable blue
bird. into her white cotton lac collar.
One ungloved hand kept up a con-
slant hopping. Ethel Maud was
in white and starched to the
limit Of endurance, and had pink
bows tied wherever they would stick.
Bonnie and Mr.. Dobbs we're clothed
In their Sunday best. and Mr.. Dobbs
beamed with pride at Miss Cynthia's
compliments. But Bonnie stood on
one foot and covered 1t with the other
In evident consciousness OF their
brier-scratched nudity.
HE wouldn't wear them shoes he
had in the spring, and couldn't no.
ways impel him." explained his
mother.
MY feet's sore" the delinquent
grumbled shamefacedly.
SOS NINE" whined Ethel Maud.
standing first on one and then the
other.
But you're a girl" said her mother
decidedly, thus firmly settling the
yoke Of femininity on her young
shoulders. Are you ready. Miss
Seliny Lue?"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-16

Hiss Selma Lue. splnster guardian angel
Of River Bluff, presides over an inn
prompt day nursery for the babies Of
the nsighbofhood in the rear OF her gro
Box Babies" The fact that she Is single
makes her an object OF sympathy to tho
mothers. One Of her friends IL Miss Gym
thia Page, daughter of Widow Page.
she has taken another "Scap-Boxer' In
Alan Kent, a young artist who wishes TO
establish n studio in her barn. Blossom.
thla is very fond NJ. shows an evident
preference for Alan. When Cynthia
leaves, Alan hears that, her mother Is IN
danger Of losing the. old homestead. A
near ruckus Alan admires Cynthia. Sc
lima tells how sh" came to locate In the
place and start IN" haven for little ones.
She suspects that cynthia is Responsible
for Alan's neglect ~ herself. Sale OF the
mortgaRed Page place considered. Alan's
p~ortrait OF CNntLlA Is discovered.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-16
LORE OF PRECIOUS STONES
No Woman with Light Eyes Should
Ever Be Induced to Buy Elmer.
aids.

1t is astonishing that many women
who display excellent taste in their
gowning often have no knowledge OF
what suits them in jewelry.
One frequently sees artistic gowns
spoiled by the insistent note OF an
fI-chosen brooch or necklace, and no
one thing can so mar the charm OF a
face as earrings that are unbecom'
ing. Yet It is the ARE m who
knows hat jewels suit her gown
best.
Pale blond women choose blood ru'
bies, which only suit to perfection tho
~daTk-haired. dark-eyed woman. Ru-
bies lose much Of their wonderful
charm If worn By a very fair woman
Fair women should remember that
the turquoise Is always the most be-
coming stone for their type. But
they car also wear with distinction
sapphires and opals. moonstones and
amethysts.
Rubies, sarnets and emeralds, to-
PAGES. amber and pink coral should
appeal to dark women. for they are
Infinitely becoming to them.
But 1t is a safe rule to remember
ones eyes when one chooses a piece
Of jewelry.. No with light eyes
should ever be induced to buy emer.
aids. no matter how beautiful they
are II she does she will find that
they steal the light from her eyes.
leaving them almost faded. While
the woman with dark eyes, II she Will
wear pink coral. will find that her
eyes shine with added brilliance.
No fashion In jewelry is more diff
cult to carry we'll than the present
n Of earrings. But women are heed
less Of this and one see everywhere
faces that are spoiled by these I'M
necessary ornaments. II they do not
suit your style. they will add ten years
to your age. But II they do they
give one an air OF immense distinc-
ton and elegance.