Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-13

readers to devote few minutes 10 the
reading and consideration of this let
ter. 1t is written by THAT Park
hurst Man" to the Wateryille Sentinel
and appeared in Wednesday morn
iing's issue We believe that they
have missed the mark again in this
attempt to prove that prohibition does
not prohibit.
OF course it is known that the
friends and the patrons dike Mr.
Ashhy) have made it possible for law
violators to continue their nefarious
business. 1t is through the friend
ship of such men, ana their constant
opposition to and violation of the law,
that has maintained the rum trust
hold upon our young men.
We should not be surprised to read
the brazen confession of Mr.. W. T.
Ashhy that he knows of and has aided
and abetted smuggling along the Dor
der. OF course customs laws are OPP
pressive to those who respect no law.
and why should not Mr. Ashby aid in
violating one as well as the other2
We wonder if Mr.. Ashby has known
Of sheep stealing in Aroostook county.
or if he has purchased any of the
plumber knowing that it had been
handled in violation of the law.
In their desperation to prove that
prohibition does not prohibit Mr..
Ashby and the liquor trust organs
prove to the public just why the law
is not fully sustained because its
enemies are ever active and defiant,
and urge on and protect those who
violate the law.
Pathetic incidents. are they not.
which Mr.. Ashby relates What
touching picture of human suffering
a rum seller. who has for years made
his living out of the souls of men, and
the bodies of their families. to be
utterly ruined?s And this Woman.
who has reared and educated her
beautiful and accomplished daughters
on the product of law violation,
Aren't the prospects heart breaking?
We wonder how many hearts of
wives and mothers nave been wrung
TO provide the clothing and education
OF her daughters. and the bank ac-
count of this woman; how MANY chill
dren have suffered at the hands ~
drunken and brutal fathers and older
brothers because of this line rum sbon
man who is likely to be ruined-if tbe
rum trust plan is adopted.
We urge our readers to STUDY tbi.
io1otic letter of infamous intent
Don't miss its double purpose and in
CONSISTENCY. 1t will reveal To Won
the character and the methods y,
nose who oppose the law. Follow
ing Is Ashby's letter in full.
r,,,. Prohibition in Aroostook
Editor Sentinel:
Nile ne cartoon in FRIDAYS Senti,aI d..
next thTae are 70 be afflicted with for the
Sta a ianatles are to be imported int i tfs
to AZ ihe expense of the .sTnIjoereIi5I
Nc ~ 10 hoodwink the voters IL ncsst
ment III ohlpitory amend
am told by good authority 49,,
n - so,Il'Aeht boundary Line saloon kae,as
tho ~ ~ give 1900 toward helping to keen
have eaid iaW as 1t is He is reported tn
H.
World is tied up in my buildines one
ruin me t,,d border change in the law wouId
6, mere E,r are a good many saloons between
took 'i border ana M Amity on the Aroos-
anee ne ana Womans Christian Temners
ohioh may have this tip free
d, a prosperous Aroostook pocket nod
in - inece.ntiy told me, Il have sold bpo1e
ing all fines fines a ,0a ~ years. and after pay
t th 800 per day nv customers arc
The poadI class of citizens and / carry
a e c SSooos right to their stores and offices
~ Ghahse IN the law would ruin me.
snaIi work and vote with the temners No.
99sople ana give them two or three hun
o. uoiIdfs toward campaign expenses -
AroostoodI.' a ,ii, street In prosperous
naoaostook village lives a widow and two
ICY grown daughters Over fine doop
ss - tne trih httle cottage is the sign
foo" oattolns House in dim letters VERY
one asks If he can get some dinner tbara
nc Is directed to restaurant where they
CT opllsed to keep fire these hot sI1m
iler Gays, and where a SQUARE meal can
De mad on short notice. N"''
IN the office is show case In which is
nept small assortment of cigars. chew
NJ gum, candy and soft beer Every
thihg is neat and clean.
called one day recently having heen
acquainted with the lady for 20 years A
boy lodged in the back door. and after
exchanging four empty bottles for candy
ne lodged out again. Then | said i'm a
stage whisper, Can you find me a bot
tie of whiskey today Without a word
she took the little grip from my hand
and sat the grip on chair. Have a
cigar said she. took the cigar and
gave her a $500 bill. She Topped so cents
on the counter and l took it and started
to walk out
Hold on said she. "how do you think
the great temperance battle is going this
fail? II think prohibition is doomed. -
sald % my, | hate to hear you talk
mat way, If prohibition goes, how shall
make living? For years | have sold
little liquor and by so doing have been
dole 70 make a good living and cIothe
ana ana educate my daughters. | also have a
| ilttle money In the bank | don't want
| 70 see any change in the law The Off