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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
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selecting men of character and capacity to form them; nor will the members of such bodies feel the weight of that re- sponsibility which ought to follow public office. That tile character of legislation produced by such a body would lack both wisdom, strength and vigor seems too evi- dent to discuss.
 Tt is no argument In favor of the ref- erendum to say that it is the course fol- lowed with reference to constitutions. X constitutional convention Is under no ne- cessity to submit the product of it's labors to the people for ratification. While it usually does so as a matter of choice, in doing so from it's own free will 1t takes more pride in presenting to the people work well done and is wholly lacking in that sense of inferiority which under compulsory submission can but result in indifferent service.
 'It is my earnest hope that the far reaching and disastrous effects of these proposed changes will be fully understood by all my countryinen before they give them the sanction of their approval.
 "I am deeply impressed with the con viction that their adoption would so fun damentaily change the entire structure of our political system as to amount to rev. OlutlOn ana destroy the WnOle tneOEy upon which our government rests and upon which the permanence and vitality of our institutions depend.
 Let us all here tonight, inspired by the patriotic memories of the past, con- secrate ourselves anew to the service of our states and the nation, and here firm ly resolve that that splendid structure of constitutional government builded by the wisdom and loving care of the fathers. and under whose fostering shelter we have enjoyed the greatest measure of freedom. happiness and prosperity known to man, shall not be defaced or impaired by the attacks of sincere but misguided men, and of time serving politicians and political charlatans.
 That the Providence whose guiding hand has been so manifest in all the course of our national existence will still lead us safely through these days of doubt and uncertainty I confidently believe. In the genius of the race I still have perfect faith that there is and always will be found redeeming spirit to walk beside us and from all trials and from all shad- ows bring us unharmed into the fuller light to which in the speedy progress of our national evolution we are surely tend- ing"
 Only two weeks more for Christmas purchases. Be sure to see the guar anteed stock shown by Brandes, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
SerUice
The trimmed Hats Must Go

Therefore, for today and Saturday, the Marx Millinery Section offers:
 tables of Trimmed Hats worth to $12.50 for S2.98.
 3 tables of Trimmed Hats worth to S20.00 for $500.
 These hats are every one the very latest style. Some are tailored, some creations of our own workshop. Every one possesses that Individuality found only in hats from Marx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Quality
S;:';Sr;$: S; &:.;{ ,; $;:;: $; :+, ts, $9.90

admiration and have been them be the best offered in Birmingham this
 reproductions mind suits that we sell for $2000 We fortunate however at lot and disposition that decided to make of them
 and unfinished wosed ln sohd col basket and fancy mens sngs M of guara nearly all tailored with occasional fancy model to pointed collars Skirts high waist line effect and back and front panels
 (Garment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
$S.5O Waists $3.95

Christmas will be long and therefore long This beautiful lot of waists being made and chiffon Very elegantly trimmed Alcolors ands sizes Values to $S50
 And These Waists at $295 taffeta tailored Very serviceabe worth $
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Mealens Harmony of Whole

Any constitutional provision which
 veakens or impairs the power and eff
 ficiency of either of the three coordinate
 departments of government must neces- sariy weaken and impair the efficiency and harmonious action of the whole. Each
 acts as check upon the other. and if the power and vigor of any department be impaired or overthrown it necessarily unduly increases the power Of the others, , thus destroying that harmonious system of checks and balance which is the dis tinguishing feature of our constitutional system. Wise and just legislation can not be the product of haste, passion or immature judgment. To overcome the evil effects of sudden and strong excite ment and of precipitate measures spring ing from caprice. prejudice, personal in- fluence and selfish interests the repre- sentative system was established That
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
$2.5O S1ueater Coats $1.45

every thread The coo solid red white No useful than sweater A $250 value, $145
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Operation of Initiative

Through the operation of the initiative further and more potent cheek on in- temperate legislation is removed by elim- mating the power of the executive to amend or veto any measure enacted by direct vote of the people. Through the power to propose, amend or veto legisla- tion. conferred by the express terms of almost every American constitution, the executive is made part of the law mak- ing department and placed on guard to protect the interests of the people against the enactment and evil effects of unjust, unwise or vicious legislation. Yet, under the system of the initiative both the executive and legislative departments are shorn of their constitutional powers Initiated and enacted by direct vote of the people. however unwise a law may be- however much it may destroy the rights of property, invade constitutional guar antees or impair personal liberty, the executive is powerless to intervene to pro- tect the people against the blow which from the folly or madness of the hour they might aim al themselves. The only re- course would be the courts. which, where the system of recall prevails destroying Judicial independence. would be more apt to register popular opinion than to entln- ciate decisions based upon well settled principles of law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
0'NEAL AMPL|F|ES RECENT REMARKS
 MADE IN THE EAST
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

of progressives to speak in sneering terms of the men who established our system of free government. Yet these men hau d genius for constitution making un- equalled in any other age oI the wollu. They were not only profound students or history, but were free from party olas' passion or prejudice They had accom- plished successfully a revolution agalhst tue greatest military and naval power of the world. They were of English stocK' but bred under new conditions, had inner tied as their birthright love or nD- erty and hatred of oppression. II mas been truly said that no body or men who ever gathered together in history had a. sublimer trust in the wisdom ana eternal capacity of the people for sell government. Yet they were profoundly impressed with the conviction that there never was a republic. as formerly con stituted which had not terminated 1ts fugitive and turbulent existence with the destruction of the liberties of the people. They agreed with the sentiment voiced by Wilson, when he. declared that the doctrine of representation in government, which was altogether unknown to the an- cients, was essential to every system that can possess the qualities of freedom, Wis- dom and energy They had renounced the divine right of things. but were un- N1il1S 10. HSldDllSll lilc hiNiilt AiSht 'A majorities Direct action by the people they deprecated. They were seeking to erect a government to endure for all time: a government of laws and not of men In embodying in the constitution the guarantee of a republican form of government, they could have had no other purpose than to interpose barrier against the encroachments of such reVo- lutlonary political vagaries as the initia- tive and referendum.
 Are in Fact Reactionaries
 T therefore unhesitatingly assert that study of the history of our government clearly establishes that those who claim to be inspired by a wise spirit of pro- gress, and profess only to propose to re- store popular government by the introduc- tiof of the system of the initiative and referendum, are in fact reaetionaries. guilty of the folly of attempting to revive q doctrine unanimously repudiated by the wisdom of the fathers. They seek not merely a change of laws or estab- lished policies, which if unwlse could be readily repealed. but they undertake to so alter the fundamental law of each state as to weaken or overthrow the rep resentative principle and inaugurate radical revolution of the basic principles on which the fabric of American gov ernment rests.
 'l adinlI that IL IS seflOusiy cldiiHeu that the initiative and referendum would not cause an abandonment of represent tatve government, but no candid mind can doubt that a legislative body with it's functions and prerogatives exercised by the people at large would not long exist except in name. The weakening of its powers and the loss of it's dignity and responsibility would be the inevitable precursor of It's decline. speedily followed by the complete prostration- of the repre- sentative principle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
o~ Another Ren1nant o0 OSN Day Rolls Round O1(

Section fully prepared uphold Sales for themselves
 This week of remnants that have been the who earliest will the first choosing. -.~4-. predominates week; price yours selecion
 One of Silks worth to $00 yard. Dress Goods worth to $ 0O either table 39c
 Tables Aisle, Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

Only two weeks more for Christmas purchases. Be sure to see the guar anteed stock shown by Brandes, tho Jeweler, 2009 Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

deliberation. investigation and judicial consideration which Is essential to the enactment of wise laws Is secured by those provisions found in every eonsh= tution, which in mandatory terms re- quires each and every bill to be submit- ted not alone to one deliberative body but in turn to each of two. and to be con sidered by each on three successive days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

''As an American citizen I am indeed
 proud to say that 1t is not true that the men who have represented the sovereign ty of the states, who make the laws which protect us in our lives and prop erty, who levy and disburse our taxes and frame our civil and criminal laws are unworthy and corrupt. There may be isolated instances where members of the legislatures have betrayed the interests of the people, just as there have been iso- lated instances of wholesale corruption among the people in some localities. but the fault lies not in the system but in the frailties of human nature. The ieg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

RAW FURS OF ALL KINDS. WILL
pay highest cash prices. Shipments kept
separate until price is accepted Write
me and | Will call. A G. Robinson
Depot SQUARE. Gardiner. Me decsdst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

DO YOU KNOW THAT LOTS in
the vicinity OF Western Ave, Augusta
have doubled in value during the last 10
years. fsw more lots lett at the cid
prices J. X. Townsend, Agent Telephone
gs-u iune2sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS TO SELL OUR BURNHAM
Safety Razors. Five styles. Sample of
No. l, and terms sent postpaid for Csc.
Write today Bingham Novelty Co.
Bingham Maine decffd6t%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

aoAsLE GIRL FOR GENERAL
homework In small family Address
Mrs Chas F. Swift l47 Brunswick We
Gardiner dec6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

COOK OR GENERAL HouSEWoRk
eirl No washing or ironing. Apply to
Yrs Goodwin. Chandler street. dec9dSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

PEOPLE TO KNOW THAT CAN
be engaged by the day or lob to destroy
trees. G II Thomas Ia Grove street
Augusta. nov2adtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
q "A NEW AA
49, YORK 3D.
via
MAINE STEAMSHIP C0Np,Y

steamers leave Franklin Wharf po,,
lsand, tuesdays, Thursdays and SATIN
SotS 5d,9 NJ Nov. 18th. 1911. to 4prlI
f suiin' 81 i9i3 FARE one way 81 Roma
Trip ". Express service for freight NJ LII ~
s hnas: freight rates include marine In.
All ships equipped with United wira.
less Telegraph system
DeScflpuVe folder free on application
70 II. a. Clay. Agent Franklin VIII
Iortland. Me. Tel $50 oet9dtf'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

FOX HOUND. I WANT A GOOD
experienced fox dog Also one good
rabbit hound. No fancy price G. B
Alley. Tenants Harbor Me nov2sd9ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
N OPERA

EXPERIENCED WOMAN OPERA
tor for any standard make typewriter.
One who is q stenographer preferred,
but this Is not absolutely necessary pro-
yided you are a rapid machine operator
with experience in letter writing. Apply
Cure Co. Hallowell, Maine. dee5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
HOTELS
Prehle House EGRbFfAN Plan Plan

G. W. GRAY, Prop. #. M. GRAY, Mgr.
In the very center OF everything. All cars
pass the door. The management have OBJ
tained extension of the lease, and extern
sive improvements will be made at once
'19. dSmo PORTLAND. MAINE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

sALEsLAoiEs-WANTEo. SELL SIS
silk Petticoat for 1895. direct from fac
for particulars. Lucille silk Pettieoat
Shop, Dept. S, 1s9 fremont ST.. Boston.
Mass. nov20dlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
n WE Ar

REMEMBER WE ARE HEAD
quarters for the old reliable Star Brand"
Rogers & Bro "a Il goods You will
find a complete line of goods In our store
at very lowest prices Do not buy before
comparing our prices on these goods
You will always find US the lowest
Drew's Reliable Jewelry Store, 70 Lis
bon St. Lewiston decAd2yy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
Cash for Your Farm

If you have a farm which you wish to
sell for cash at Il reasonable price kindly
advise us at once. Our farm business in
November was tile largest we ever had.
Our correspondence was enormous indi-
eating thar there will be hundreds of
people coming To lis in the spring in
search of farms. There is no doubt but
what We have Il man on our list of
thousands of BUYERS who wants YOU
place and will pay you cash. Write us
what You have II it is a good trade We
will handle 1t for you. If We hear from
you at once We can get Your place adj
vertised in our large catalog which Is TO
be issued soon
w. D.'HUTCHINS CO.,
Augusta, Maine.
dec9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

WE HAVE AN OPENING FOR A
hustlng agent. Do not apply unlesE you
mean business. Prudential Health and
Accident Ins. Co.. Bingham. Me.
unvsitf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

OiAMoNDs-IF YOU WANT A
Diamond Ring Of distinctive design you
will find II here, prices from $3.50 to
$4,000. Drew's Reliable Jewery Store q
Lisbon St. Lewiston decidsw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

DRESS MAKING TO DO AT t6
Court Street Place Augusta Tel n1-t2
ro7r94aff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

LARGE AND SMALL FARMS or
electric car line. near city markets II
g. Sawyer Is Water St.. Augusta, Me
Eel SS4-12 aug2du
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

SITUATION as WORKING HOUSE.
keeper in small family or would care for
invalid lady. Best Of references and
Dexter Maine noV29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
LOST.

BRASS CAP FIVE INCHES LONG
for crank shaft of automobile. Finder
please notify Blaine S. Viies, 20 Mel
sIiie 81. dec7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

ONE OF The BEST MILLINERY
business IN Damariscotta; selling on ac-
count OF health. Address Box 322, Dam
arigcotta, Maine novz2d1m0s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS.

ELDERLY WOMAN OF REFINE
ment and cheerful disposition desires po-
as housekeeper in small family.
Address Mrs. Gage, Journal. Watervilie.
declldfws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

7AilwAY MAIL CLERKS, Gus
oms employees Average 5000 month.
Augusta examinations announced Jan.
18th Sample questions free. Write inn
mediately Franklin Institute, Dept 1873,
< Rochester. N. Y. .oct3od2mos'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
PRICES

EXPERIENCED sooK KEEPER
would like position to work afternoons.
Address by mail, b, care Journal Office.
decSdlWk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

MARRY ME ETA AND Pill suY
the ring at Drew's. who has them made
especially for his trade. quality glaran-
teed Special rings made to order on
short notice Also Diamond Rings and
stone rings of every description Drew's
Reliable Jewelry Store. 70 Lisbon ST.,
Lewiston dec4d3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

WE SHALL NEED MORE TEACH.
to write at once 20 The New England
Teachers Agency. Portland. Maine
nGv12d4vV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

HOUSE AT So BRUNSWICK AVE
nue., Gardiner, Me. Inquire at 3T W alter
street, Gardiner, Me. noy15dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

A SMALL MOTOR BOAT, S H. P.
engine, complete with cushions and avn
ing Everything new this year. Owner
wants faster boat. Very low price to
sell now. Inquire of The Ripley Boat Co
Augusta. Me. dec4d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

HIGH BACKED, BAILEY SLEIGH.
Finely upholstered A handsome strong,
up-to-date sleigh. Can be seen at the
nov25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

A FIRST GLASS BARBER WOULD
like a chance to work in a shop. can
get recommendations. Geo. H. Bates,
Oakland, Me, r. T.. -. No IS. dec1ld1w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

DRY, SAWED HARD AND SOFT
wood. IS to 81 per cord. Tel 1878. III. ].
Merrick. Tel 1911. nov2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

| AN ORGAN IN GOOD CONDITION..
also Victor talking machine with %
/ records cheap for cash. Inquire at IS
Court st. Augusta. noV22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

STORE IN RICHMOND, CONSIST
ing of soda fountain, confectionery, ell
gars and tobacco. Pool room and bowl
ing alley adjoining. Price reasonable.
Inquire at ST. Water street, Gardiner,
Me-, or % Front street. Richmond. Me.
nov15dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11

FURNISHED ROOMS, WITH HEAT.
electric light, use of bath and not and
cold water 81, single s1.50 for two IN
one room. Chance to do light house,
keeping "a Grove street Tel l23-r.
novSdff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
CARDS, NOTICES, ETC.

MRS. CRAM, CEAiRVoYANT-C
be consulted on health or business Cases
taken by mali. 2 Capitol St., near X
river. decbd1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-11
DROP -HEAD

WILL THE YOUNG MEN WHO
from Odd Fellows hall Thursday eve
ming, Dec Z, please return the freezer TO
Marden's ice cream parlors and save
themselves further trouble? dec9dlt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-04
COLD WAVE BREAKS.
Rise CT Thirty-six Degrees Shown in
IMenty.Eour Hours.

As rapidly as the mercury was sent
downward Sunday and Monday nights.
jUst as quickly did i; mount during the
GIT Tuesday. Thirty-six degrees
warmer is the record shown by the
government instrument for the twenty
four hours ending al : o'clock this
morning:
The minimum temperature for Tues
day was 90 below, the observation at I
o clock Tuesday morning. The maxi
mum for thu :wenty-four hours ending
"a this morning was II above. regis
erred a & and reached sometime prob
abl' after midnight
While the government instrument
does not record it Tuesday was by far
the coolest day OF the winter. and about
IS cold as il has been during an entire
day n recent years. Ther0lon elers
abouc sown showed il 70 be no warmer
:ten from 70 below all day. some
hOning 3 below al o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. Al O'Clock Tuesday even
ING belo" vas recorded unoficially
Furries q snow. swept by q strong
wind. marked the morning hours to-
r-ar a year ago Tuesday the maxi
NUN ten qe-ature was 8 below zero.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-04
Indoor Baseball
Standing Of I'll. Clubs.

Teams of the Y. NJ. c. A. Indoor
Baseball League clashed in the second
group OF scheduled games OF the season
at the association building Tuesday
night. before crowd OF 125 people. The
Iowa Central and the Britain & Com
pany teams mixed in a hotly contested
game that was won in the last inning
by the Central's employees by the score
Of to 5.
The score by innings was:
Iowa Central .......0 0 3 0 0 IL
Britain & Company IL 1-3
The teams lined up as follows: Iowa
Central-wood. pitch: Dunn. catch;
Bates. first; Kane. second: Scott. third:
viscosal. LEFT short: White. right short;
Schneider. lef, field. Britain & Com
pany-Inrledue. pitch: G. Hockridge.
catch: George Johnson. first; GARNER.
second: Maloney third: Schmeltz. left
short; D Hockridse, right short; Carl
son. left field.
The Western Grocer Company had a
much easter task beating the c. A.
Durham Companys team by the score
Of ls to I.
The sco-e by innings was:
Grocer Company 80 / 1 4 I 3 2-1s
Durham & Company 20 0 3 0 Q I
The teams lined up as follows:
Western Grocer Company. ". Carl
son. pitch: Boher. first: Dickey, sec
ond: worrell. third: McCreery. short:
short: Harlan. RICH, short: Ranbousek.
left field, and A. c. Carlson. center
field.
Dunbar, & Compaay-Lemmon.
pitch: Salisbury. catch: Hixson. first:
Ritter. second; links third; Brice, left
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-04
FARM FOR SALE.
Eighty Acre Farm Near Green Noun
tain VIII Be Cffesed AZ Aue$iaa

To close UP the estate of Mark Bovee
the heirs are going TO sell at public
auction from the steps of the court
house, on Saturday. Jan. IA. at IL
o'clock a. m, the eighty acres of I'M
i'm proved land lying two and one-lalf
miles south Of Green Mountain, FIVE
and one-half miles from MarshaIltown
and one-half mile north of the Church
of the Brethren.
For further information inquire at E.
c. Wallace's store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-04
PLAN FuNERAL; soov MISSING.
Grave Dug and Preacher Ready, But
Train Fails 60 Have Corpse.

All arrangements were made today
to bury the body Of A. Co6man. OF
Blue Earth. Kan. a former well-known
resident Of Vienna township, in the
Green Mountain cemetery. 1t had been
planned to meet the body at the II
O'Clock train. and take 1t to the Green
Mountain cemetery for interment. Rev.
Leroy Gallagher was ready for the
service. the grave had been dug. and
the relatives and friends were at the
station to accompany the body to the
cemetery The train arrived, but on 1t
wa. 20 body, and relatives were un-
atle TO ascertain where the body was.
Mr. CoFman was about 30 years old.
ard was we'll known thruout the north
wester.. part of the county, where he
lived for many years. His old home
was two miles east OF Vienna Center.
hut he left the county for his new
home in Kansas about ten years ago.
Mrs Joseph CoSer, living near Green
Mountain. is a daughter OF Mr.. Coff-
man