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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15
DEPENDS on Whose Toe is Trod.

| The eongruity of Democratic free
trade policy was recently shown in the
United States Senate. when Demo-
Gratis scampered to the protection BAN
ner. 1t illustrates the readiness and
general pleasure of southerners to re-
move duties from the products of
Northern states as in the reciprocity
bill; but it showed just as plainly how
earnest they are for protection of their
own.
The incident is described in lively
manner by a Boston Transcript writer:
TT occurred over the sly motion of
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts to
remove the duties from rice. This is
| a Southern product and the life of the
industry in this country undoubtedly
is due to protection. In other words,
| the duties range from 20 per cent
downward and should they be remov-
ed unquestionably prices would drop
sharply. The United States raises
about four-fifths of the rice it con-
| sumes, making up for the deficiency
| by imports from China Thus the
price is of course, practically that of
the imported product plus the duty,
the Louisiana and Texas growers Sc
curing for themselves the benefits con-
| ferred by protection. 1t was all right
for the Democrats to put all the
Northern products on the free list
but the moment Lodge suggested free
rice they went up into the air until
they struck the galleries. Rice is a
universal food of the poor man in this
country and the Progressives were
wise enough-as rice is not grown in
Kansas and Iowa-to vote for the
free article. But the majority of the
Democrats hoped to the other side so
quickly you couldn't see them move.
jeff Davis and MARITIME of New JERSEY
Inadvertently voted yes" and fairly
roared out their noes when they
learned of their blunder OF all the
democratic friends of the people in the
chamoer, only Bailey of Texas, Gore
OF Oklahoma, Johnson of Maine, Owen
loi oklahoma. Paynter of Kentucky.
romerene of Ohio and Reed of Mis-
souri, stood by this radical proposition,
Lodge ehuckled as the voting went on
ior he believes in protection on rice
ana realizes that If il were removed
the Chinese article would pour in
: ana eliminate the American rice
Growers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15

tpenple, don't let the feeling that we
| shall certainly carry the day, keep You
| at home. Every supporter Of the rum
power will be at the polls. See that
you are there.
In my long career in journalism l
have no doubt written and published
sentiments that many members of the
Democratic party couldn't subscribe
to. Yet they are warm friends OF
mine, and have believed in me and
in my Judgment. / am glad we are
able to come together in one election,
and clasp hands on a common issue
the protection of the home and the
good repute of the State. am glad
of the privilege of going TO the polls
with such sterling and lifelong Demo-
Gratis as brave Tom Ingraham and
conservative Ed. Doe, and voting just
as they do against. the rum shops.
And many are the Democrats who will
do the same thing
As | descend the western declivity
of life, towards the setting sun. am
conscious that
"Some day the silver chord will break
But I hope to live to participate in
the rejoicing when the votes are count
ed on the 18th of September, showing
that Maine has again reatfirmed her
noble position on Prohibition.
Yours sincerely,
HOWARD OWEN.
Augusta, Aug. IA. 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15
The Eighth Collection Of Statements
BY Prominent Business and Profes-
sionai Men.

1
sionai Men.
| 1t should be retained.-Wm. E. Bar
ry, Architect. Kennebunk. August TO-
1911.
shall vote for the prohibitory law
L. 5. Billings. Lumber. 5. Paris
July, 1911.
believe in retaining the prohihitory
llaw.-Elmer s. Bird, President John
Bird Co, Rockland, Aug. J. 1911.
] think IL would be very wise act
to retain the prohibitory law in the
State of Maine-C. G. Andrews. Far
mer S. Paris, July, 1911.
| | believe that the principle of state
wide prohibition should be retained
II. \. Toward, Road Master, NJ. c. K.
r., Waterville. August S, 1911.
will show where | stand on the
Temperance question. | thoroughly
believe in prohibition and shall vote
that way.-F. w. Bonney. Maehinist.
5. Paris, July, 1911.
| shall vote to retain the prohibitory
law. Prohibition, even when poorly
enforced, l believe is better than Ii
eense for most of the people.-D. NJ.
Stewart, Physician. $, Paris. July
i1911.
Retain it, because il is right in prin-
! ciple TO prohibit what violates human
liberties. and it can never be right To
license wrong.-A. r. Lorimer, Pastor
Columbia street Baptist church, Ban
gor. August 9, 1911.
l am strongly in favor of the reten-
ton of the prohibitory law upon our
statutes and of its strict enforcement
without fear or favor-E. f. Field
Fertilizers. n. Paris, July, 1911.
1t has been said that if man wants
rum he will get it; but you know
many a man wants it and don't get /,
but would if it were as convenient as
the soda fountain. Vote No.-H. ID
McAlister. Post Master n. Paris. July
1911.
/ believe that il the voters of Maine
should vote TO remove this amend
ment from the constitution, il would
be the greatest sin ever committed IL
our State. Vote No. and save oui
boys.-C. L. Buck, Dentist, 5. Paris
July. 1911.
I believe in it's retention to protect
the boys and girls who are growing III
and about to become to doors and
workers of the State.-Albert ID. Park
Register of Probate oxford county, ,
Paris. July 1911.
No government either state or local
has the right to license anything
wrong. 1t is NOT a question whether
there is liquid sold today. but whether
it is right for the government to au-
thorize a certain party to sell it,
John B. Pelletier, lawyer, Van Burea
Aug. II, 1911.
| annually cover over 30 states III
my business, and from wide observa
ton / am convinced that prohibition
should be retained in Maine. Undei
prohibition l know that my employ
| ees will be ready for work Monday
morning.-C. C. Achorn, Manages
Colonial Silver Co., Portland, Aug. i
| 1911
| think il wise TO retain the prohi-
bitory law in this State just as il no"
lis. There is every reason in the worl'
| in favor of so doing. while not one
can be brought against it. and d. V.
| | shall surely vote to retain 1T. r
Plummer Clothier. S. Paris. July, 1911
am for retention. l was here Il
Waterville at the time the 1856 licensf
law was in the statute book, and know
under license every one who wished
sold intoxicating liquors, and not on'
was prosecuted. 1t was what is Gale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15
ANSWERS THE SENTINEL.
Wilbur r. Berry, o. D, Deals with At
ten,nt 70 Discredit Rev. G. w. Morrow.

waterville, Maine. August IA. 1911.
Editor Kennebec Journal:
The Waterville Sentinel in its issue
of August 9 propounded series OF
questions to w. F. Berry, Superin-
tsndent of the Christian Civic League
of Maine. These questions were &C
companied by the following request
and promise printed in bold type:
in view of your well known position,
the public are entitled to answers to
the above questions. Your answers
will be published with such comment
as we deem advisable" i<t'
Mr. Berry promptly answered the
Questions and on the evening of Au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15
Read Howard Overs Editorial.

Our editorial leader today is from
the hand of one who for more thar
half century has fought for Maine
with undated courage and vigor.
Years ago he was the editorial head
of this newspaper and many of our
older readers will greet his signature
with the feeling of warm hand
clasp They will read his presentation
of facts with confidence in the Judg-
ment and advice of a veriie, analyt-
zeal mind on a great public question.
il is a pleasure to the publishers and
editors of the Kennebec journal to
welcome the former editor TO its head
once more, 10 treat subject of vital
importance TO the people Of Maine-a
subject in which he feels so deeply
because of his love and pride in our
grand old State.
We recommend the reading of How
ard OWENS earnest words to every
reader of the Kennebec Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15
Editor S Letter Box

The publication of a letter In
this department is not to be taken
as an endorsement of its views by
the Kennebec Journal. This COL
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, 1911-08-15
Tuesday, August is, 1911.

Duty, be it small matter or
great. is duty still, and it is only
they who do their duty in every
day and trivial matters who fulfill
it on great occasiens.-Charles
Kingsley. 81 ss*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15
Maine Gossip
Changed.

From the outskirts of the town
Where of old the milestone stood.
Now a stranger, looking down
behold the shadowy crown
OF the dark and haunted wood.
Is il changed or am / changed?
Oh. the oaks are fresh and green.
But the friends with whom | ranged
Through their thiekets are estranged
BY the years that intervene.
Bright as ever flows the sea-
Bright as ever shines the sun:
But alas. they seem 10 me
Not the sun that used to be,
Not the tides that used 10 run.
-Longfellow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15

j. G.. Peters. of the National Forest
nv Bureau. is in Maine inspecting the
work done by Forest Commissioner
Frank z. Mace, and his corps of fire
fighters. in coping with the forest fire
situation. The Maine lookout system
was thoroughly inspected by Mr.
Peters, as it is the Maine system or
notifications of il, which has been
used in all other places where lookout
stations are maintained.
The Kineo season is now at full tide,
and all available space of the en-
larged Mount Kineo House ard the
camps is taken. The feature of the
past week was the yacht race, won
by Miss Clarce Patterson of New
York, sixteen years old, who piloted
the Damiante the entire IL miles TO
brilliant victory, winning the Chauf-
fer cup.
The Bangor Board of Assessors eX-
pect to have the taxes for the present
year ready for commitment to the col
lector by Sept. l, which will be nearly
a month before the tiIue winch It'S
been customary for their commitment.
Owing to the fact that the State law
now provides that the property on
which the taxes remain unpaid shall
be sold in February instead of several
months later in the year, as formerly,
il becomes necessary TO commit the
taxes for collection as early as pos
sble.
City Engineer Coombs OF Bangor
who was stricken with shock or
July 8, continues to improve in health
and is able to be up a great deal Oh
the time. 1t is expected he will be
able to be about the street before
long.
Tho State of Maine Kennel Club,
which is composed largely Of Bangor
dog fanciers. is not to have a dog
show this year at the Eastern Maine
state fair, which will be a source OF
regret TO many who have found the
dog show an interesting feature of the
| fair during the past two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15

Mackerel have reappeared off the
coast of Maine, and there is a great
hurry among the fishermen to secure
them. News was telephoned to Port
land from the eastward Friday that
big mackerel had struck in around
Boothbay, and they really had struck.
TOO, for they were being caught almost
right OFF the rocks. 1t now looks as
il the tinkers had hit the Massachu-
sets coast and the big fellows the
Maine coast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15

The citizen soldiery of the End Reg
iment is body of men of which the
State may we'll be proud
Bar Harbor's tax rate of $3.50 Is
causing a storm, particularly among
the summer residents. A committee
of summer resident tax payers are ap-
pealing to the voters by means Oh
special letters in regard to the con-
slant increase of the tax rate of the
town of Eden, which is at present
probably the highest in New England
The apple crop in Central Maine is
likely to be better than was expected
The trees blossomed light in May
but the proportion of blossoms setting
into good apples appears to have been
larger than usual. This is especially
true Of winter apples.
c. Vey Holman, of South Thomas
ton, plans to have introduced into the
next Legislature a bill providing for
the mining of ore deposits by outside
parties, IL the owners of the land in
wlllch the ore is discovered are un-
willing or unable to mine it. He be-
lieves there are extensive ore depos-
it's in this state, which are as Yet I'M
discovered, and that their develop
ment, as soon as found, should be en-
couraged He would have law simi-
lar TO the old Roman law, giving lC
per cent. of the product to the State
and 10 per cent. to the man who owned
the land where the ore lays. and he
would grant to outside parties per-
mission to develop any land if the
owner refused TO do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15

First Selectman Frank Crandon of
Rockport has taken an appeal in a
rather unusual case. Reports alleging
that Mrs. George Barter. a town
charge. had been maintaining a nuis-
ance at her house, led to an investi-
cation by Mr.. Crandon, and a subse-
qGent arrest on the charge of as
sault and battery He is alleged to
have resorted TO force in taking bot
tie said to contain liquor from the
woman. Selectman Crandon was fined
S. and costs by Judge C. X. Miller of
Camden, and appealed Crandon is the
young man who, without influence
and Few friends to start him, won his
way 10 Rockport's head office. up
setting the party machines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15

Representative Arthur B. Packard of
Rockport last week suffered two Sc
we're fainting spells. Overwork and ir-
regularity of meals are ascribed as the
cause of his i'll turn. Mr.. Packard was
member of the committee on rail-
road and expresses of the 18th Legis-
lature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-15

The citizen soldiery of the End Reg
iment is a body of men of which the
State may we'll be proud.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-25
DODGE WILL FILED.
Simplicity and esnovolence Manifest in
Raoueats Of Bluff City Banker.

Simplicity and 6onoVotence NJ MantteSe IN
eenuests Of Bluff City Banker.
Council Bluffs. Jan. 25-The will OF
the late Nathan p. Dodge was filed for
probate in the office of the clerk of the
district court Tuesday. Simplicity and
benevolence are manifest in all Its pro-
visions-a sort OF word picture OF the
man himself With the exception Of
sister, Julia Dodge Beard. and some
charitable institutions and others, the
estate Is bequeathed to the members of
the family, one-third to the wife. and
the residue to the children in equal
shares.
Nathan Philips Dodge Jr.. and Caro-
line Louise Dodge. children OF the de-
ceased, are named as trustees and exc
cutors without bond.
The large collection OF manuscripts.
photographs, histories and other arti-
cles concerning the early history Of
Council Bluffs are given to the public
library. To this splendid gift Is added
$500 with which to make provision for
their care. Five hundred dollars is
given to Walnut Hill cemetery as
trust fund. the proceeds to be used in
the care Of the cemetery. Five thou
sand dollars ls bequeathed to his exc
cutors for religious and charitable pur-
poses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-25
ALFARo IS w,LLlN'.
President Of Ecuador Favors Leasing OF
Galapagos Islands TO United States.

New York, Jan. 25.-In reply to
.cabled inquiry regarding the status OF
negotiations for leasing Of the Galapa-
Cos Islands to the United States. PFesi-
dent Alfaro, of Ecuador. sent tho fol-
lowing personal cableSram to the Her
aid:
ueyaquil. Jan. 24.-A commission
Of representative men will meet IN
Quilo tomorrow to decide on action to
be taken regarding the proposal OF the
United States to lease the Galapagos
Islands to the United States for ninety
nine years. Right minded public opin-
ion here recognizes the unquestionable
merits Of this proposal to both coun-
tries as -it would bring ra6out that
closer friendship and intimate relations
which the United States evidently de-
sires.
"ALFARO, President"
It is proposed that the islands be
leased by the United States for use as q
naval station and base Of operation in
the Pacific with especial reference to
the Panama canal.
Ecuador. on the other hand, wishes
to use the s15,ooo.o0O proposed as the
price Of the lease for the sanitation of
the city OF Guayaquil.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-25

Washington. Jan. 25.-For the drst
Senator Lorimer began, mention was
made today of the reported interest OF
the president in the unseating OF Lori
NOR, because OF the alleged bribery
Paynter, OF kentucky, who was a
member of the subcommittee which
reported in favor OF exonerating the
Illinois senator. and defended the oom-
mittee's report. said:
Il did not suppose the country de-
manGed victim nor that q sacrifical
offering be made OF the accused SEN
ator to satisfy popular demand. nor did
suppose it was necessary to do SO to
give character and standing to the adj
ministration.''
Bouquets for Taft.
Referring to the frequent assertion
in the public press that the president Is
using his personal, II not his official.
influence against Lorimer. Paynter said
he desired 70 resent the imputation
against the president
Il have had" he said. IAN exalted
opinion Of the presidents character and
have believed that he has chosen wisely
in many Of his selections for judicial
positions. He has been q Judge and
knows the rights and liberties Of the
people are only safe with an honest
and Independent judiciary.
Defines Government prsroaa ativos.
'~The president Is a great lawyer and
knnvya That tha copatitutSor -
our government into branches, and
that 1t was intended that ono branch
should not invade the province Of an
other. The president knows the senate
10 made the judge OF election Of its
denies 60 the executive ana judicial
TO determine who IL entitled to Z seat
can not attempt to violate tho spirit.
If not the letter. OF the constitution,
which he Is said to have promised to
obey. Surely he does not want to do
that"
A "caiamitous" Precsdsnt.
Declaring such a course on the part
of the president would be "calamitous
and humiliating," he said the president
Souiu dS WcAi s'u' 100 tAc SuPASihc Co uII
as to the tenor OF its decision In the
Standard Oil and tobacco trust cases
as to undertake to influence the sem
ate's course with reference TO Its ac-
ton for or against Senator Lorimer.
Paynter defended the character Of
Senator Lorimer. who he said was a
man OF perfect morals.'' and also
spoke In terms OF praise OF Speaker
Shurtlef. of the Illinois house of rep
resentatives. and State Senator Lee
O'Neil, democratic leaders. who gave
their support to Lorimer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-25
scHENk CASE NEAR END.
Closing Arguments Being Mads-Wom
ans Counsel Makes Startling Plea.

Closing Arguments Being Mads-Wom-
an's Counsel Makes Startling Plea.
Wheeling. w. Va. Jan. 25.-Argu-
ments will be concluded and the Schenk
case go to the jury this evening.
J.. p p. O'Brien's plea started even
his brother counsel.
What does the verdict Of not guilty
mean?" he asked. IF she goes free.
whero can she go to find a refuge? She
can not go to the fine home which she
left prisoner. in the midst Of the dis
grace wrought upon her. She can not
remain in Wheeling. She must go
some where where she Is not recognize
ed, an outcast and homeless wander
er. Any place in Wheeling. she would
pc pointed out as That Schenk Wom-
an Her liberty means little enough
but It Is all you can give her. and be-
fore God she deserves what little there
is left In the cruel. hard, unhappy life.
for she is innocent"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-25
Special to rimes-Republican.


Des Moines Jan. 25.-Representative
OF Marshall county, pre-
sented petition to the joint session
today from J. w. Dobbin and fifteen
others Of state Center as follows:
The undersigned republicans of
State Center respectfully suggest that
you use your best efforts to bring to
a close the existing deadlock, as to
the senatorial situation. We do not
believe there are differences between
the republicans in the legislature that
viii Justify them in longer failing to
agree on .. worthy successor to our
late Senator Dolliver. and we believe
that they should now get together for
the election Of q good republican"
Middle Grows Deeper.
The senatorial muddle grows deeper
as the bludgeon is used more merci-
lessly upon the defenseless members
and their friends. The process OF elim-
ination by denunciation and detraction
has been going on steadily. Every time
there Is a change OF a vote it Is paraded
before the weaker members as an evil
dence Of a landslide one way or the
other, and some OF the members, who
are more used to the methods common
in small caucuses than in legislative
contests, actually believe that the situ-
alton Is being clarified by the shifting
OF few votes and the rearrangement
OF the forces involved in the deadlock.
Il have been here two days trying to
see what l could do to help get the
matter fixed up" said Ex-senator Dan
Turner OF Adams county but ] can
not see any way out Of it at present.
There has been no real change In the
situation. 1t does not seem at all pos
sible that any one OF the candidates
now in the field or prominent can be
elected, yet there are good men here
earnestly hoping and believing that a
result can be reached. The main thing
is to elect a senator so that the legis-
lature can get down to business and d,
the work it has before 1t. There are
many excellent republicans in the state
and the members ought to have no
trouble in finding one who would be
acceptable certainly to the party in the
state as whole" :.
The scheme which has been sprung
to have the legislature find way to
avoid balloting every day, which Is
plainly required by the laws OF the
state. Is based upon some sort OF a
precedent said to have been set in some
ether state and upheld by the senate
itself. The purpose CT this is to relieve
the tension and enable the deadlockers
to maintain the deadlock with much
less effort. The pressure from home
upon many Of the members to stop the
foolishness and act like men is so
strong tha. some OF them need constant
prodding to keep them in line.
The suggestion Of Justice Deemer
for a compromise has been well re-
ceived and is being seriously considered
by q large group nf prominent mcm-
hers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-25
N. L. NEWTON DEAD.
Formsr Waterloo City offieiai vieelm
Of 0ansrsns.

Of oansrsns.
Waterloo. Jan. 25.-StrugKltnS des-
perately for weeks. and At times show
ing signs Of Improvement. again to sink
dangerously near tho great dividing
line. ~. L Newton. consulting engineer
for the w. c. F. 6. n, ex-city engineer
and county surveyor for years a. we'll
a. a man actively engaged In tho rslis-
tous life OF the city passed psscsfuRy
away Monday night at $3.50 O'clock af
his home.
Mr.. Ncwton's sickness dates back TO
time four weeks ago when no COM
planned OF having trouble with his
teeth. He suffered at that timsf rom
cold and an acute infection OF the
mouth resulted. IIis blood became
poisoned. due 20 a gangrene formation
in the mouth. An operation was per-
formed Friday and the Jaw was
scraped in the hope that he would re-
cover. He rallied and for several days
appeared to be improving when he
again grew gradually worse until tho
end came