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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
Drunken Policemen,

OF COURSE local option law al
ways prohibits violation of the pro-
visions which it inaugurates, but per-
haps the Indiana plan does not provide
against sale of liquor to policemen.
Tho following is from the Indianapolis
News:
a patrolman found intoxicated while
on duty has been suspended and will
be cited to appear before the board Of
SAFETY to answer to the charge of con-
duct unbecoming an officer. 1t was
only last week that the board. through
It's chairman, most emphatically de-
hounced the use of intoxicants by
police officers, and warned all en-
pioyes of the board to be on their
guard. AT the same time the super
intendent of police gave notice that
patrolmen would be suspended or dis
charged if found intoxicated. And
yet, almost at once, we have a police
man on duty in a state of drunken
ness, If reports are true, Evidently he
did not believe that punishment fit
ting the crime would be inflicted; or
he was too weak to resist temptation
Whatever the cause, an example
should be made. The board and the.
superintendent must live ZIP To their
rule or discipline Will be at an end in
their departments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
Editorial Comment
Two Pictures.
portland Press. }

portland Press.l
Look here, upon this picture, and
on this" Picture No l is presented in
Mayor Curtiss letter TO the chief of
police, accompanied by explanatory
statement and comment in his address
of acceptance to the Democratic may
orality convention. Here is the pic
ture:
Referring 10 our recent conversation
regarding police interference with the
sheriff's duties, l assume we both are
agreed in the opinion that the city's
interest in its entirety. is not best
served by such action, and that in
many ways it is detrimental TO con-
servative and sane government.
You are aware that | am and have
been opposed to such action for many
reasons expressed to you, and would
much prefer that this question be left
entirely with the sheriff and that he
have all credit or all blame, according
as it is melted out.
Considering all phases of the situa-
ton l consider that your action has
served all the purposes for which il
could have been intended and ! be-
lieve that it is not necessary 10 con-
tinue such action further
| am perfectly willing to assume all
responsibility if such action ceases.
Picture No. is found in the speech
of Walter G. Hay at the Portland
club
Perfection is an attribute that comes
10 few human beings in this world /
do not claim it. But l do pledge that
if elected mayor-and | believe shall
bel will strive to ruifill the duties of
the office to the best OF my ability. /
will endeavor To ascertain and conform
to the will of the people. l am not
hampered by any corporation or other
influence that will prevent NE from
assisting in the investigation of any
subject that relates 10 public utilities
or interests.
The duties defined in the form of
official oath 10 when a mayor elect
must subscribe before he can preside
over the deliberations Of the city eoun-
ell will not shrink And | can assure
You that | will not attempt to usurp
the functions of the chief of police. or
Try 10 call him off from a performance
OF his duty toward maintaining order.
and deeeney in the city.
Comment is unnecessary. II is
enough 10 direct attention to the sharp
contrasts between these pictures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

The Aroostook Republican defines
the life of the local paper" In a con-
else way as follows; Every news
paper wants to publish the news. The
better the paper the more prosperous
il will be. Local news items are es-
pecially hard to run down. How many
tim az have you, dear reader, been APP
preached by the newspaper man for
an item of news and told him that
you knew nothing Of interest. Prob
ably at the time your family was away
on a visit or some one from out or
town was visiting at your home. OF
course you didn't mean to deceive the
scribe. yet when Won received your pa
per you wondered why your family
or friends were not mentioned. A
good way to avoid all of this Is to
kindly inform us of the facts or drop
q note in the post office to the paper.
The one item may not amount to
much, but several columns of such
news Is the life Of a local paper" .si
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
The Worlds Largest Docks.

Panama is to have the largest and
hest equipped docks in the world. A
strip of land two miles in length has
been set aside for the purpose. There
will be turning basin 271 acres in
extent, with 1000 foot piers, and the
width between pier ends of 1000 feet.
only steel and concrete viii be used
in construction. and the most an-
proved appliances for loading and un-
loading freight will be supplied Here
sali the work win be done electrically.
Fscaiators. automatic motors. and
endless conveyances of the Hamburg
type win be installed. IL will be pos
sihle 10 send freight from New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
WALDO
PALERMO.

EAST-Ralph Turner. while ont
hunting, Thursday. met with quite a
serious accident. He was CARRYING his
rifle, with the muzzle down toward
the ground, and in passing through the
Dushes' 1t was in some way discharged
and the bullet passed through his foot.
Dr. Small of Weeks Mills and DIR. De-
laney of Palemro, attended him and
round 1t necessary TO remove one toe.
lie is doing finely at this writing.
Carl Turner. who has been at work
IN Brooks, for some months, has re-
turned home.
MRS, Clara Hilbert and son, Arthur,
Oh RaZorVille, We're the guests, Sunday,
ol MT. ana Mrs. Roland J. Turner.
Inc many friends of Miss Geneva
Bcynton, formerly of this place. and
VINO was united in marriage. Sunday.
TO Bert Grant, of Palermo Center. Join
III wishing her much joy and happi-
ness in her new venture on life's jour-
ney.
Albert Boynton of Liberty has pur-
chased the saw mill. owned by Ro-
iaha j. Turner. and has put in a new
water wheel, and made other improve
nltnIS.
EAST-Ernest Harmon shot deer,
Saturday. The first of the season in this
vicinity. to the knowledge of your cor
respondent. -
School began In this district, Monday
Nov. q, under the instruction of Roy
Trasll.
The people in this place We're saddened
to learn of the death OF Mrs Dexter
Turner of Center Palermo. Much sympa-
thy is felt for the family.
Mrs. Ida Young went to PownaI. Mon
day. on business.
Mrs. Ida Young and Mrs w Tibbetts
went to Montville. Thursday. returning.
Saturday.
Carroll Turner and son Arthur of JEFF
ferson have finished threshing in this
vicinity and will return home. this week
The Ed Brown moving picture show
was we'll patronized. Friday night, ana
all report a pleasant time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
Coming Events

Dec. 5--Waido Pomona, Ctr. MontviIls
Dec 5-7-Bangor Poultry Show. "
Dec 5-7-Maine Dairymen's Association
Norway. -
Dec. 5-Oxford Pomona, South Paris.
Dec 6-Androscoggin Pomona, Lisbon
Falls.
Dec. 6-No. Waldo Pomona, Monroe
Dec. &c. Somerset Pomona, PALMYRA
Dec. 7-PiScataquiS Pomona Abboi
Dec. 7-Cumberland and Oxford Pomo.
ma. Hiram.
Dec. York Pomona, Springvale, d
Dec S--Somerset County Veterans and
Ladies' Auxiliary, Madison H
Dec. 9-Haneock Pomona. Castine
Dec. f2-14-Topsham Grange Fair
Dec. 12-15-Maine state Poultry ana PET
Stock, Portland.
Dec. 13-New Century Pomona Canton
pee. 13--Kennebec Pomona, Oakland :
pee. H-Meeting of Governor and Coun-
Dec. l4-Excelsior Pomona, Temple.
zee. l4-No Franklin Pomona, Madrid
.,d Dec; 4-l5-Maine Live Stock Associa-
,s Dec. ls-23-Maine State Grange In Lew
:, Dec. 2o-somerset and Penobscot Union.
ID Dec 2e-2s-.Freeport Poultry Associa-
Jan. "a, 19i2-Western Maine Poultry
Association. So. Paris
feb. o-l2-iood Fair. Bangor
March 2f-Maine Methodist Conference
March 27-East Maine Methodist Com
ference. Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

Duckworth was such a delicate
eourtier he could afford to lest with a
queen on very unpleasing subject
even. once he WAS showing Queen
Victoria over Westminster ahhev
When they came To the spot where
kings and queens lie Queen Victoria
shivered a little and said: Il should
not care 10 be buried here-it seems 30
cold and damp" Madam" replied
Dnekworth. Il assure you 1t is perfect
Is dry. You would be quite nice and
snug -Satarday Review.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
Don't.

Don't think because yon have taken
many remedies in vain that your case
Is incurable.
You have not taken Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
1t has cured many seemingly hope
less cases III scrofula, catarrh. rheu-
matism. kidney complaint. dyspepsia
and general debilty--maay cases that
may have been worse than yours.
What this great medicine has done
for others II can do for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
The sentinel's $40.
GBrlagtonZ New&)


The Waterville Sentinel, now in
financial distress apparently. is the
paper which unblushngly advertised
during the campaign a prize of $i0 in
|gcld--
To stimulate tho interest of the hoys
and girls of Maine. in an honest treat
ment of the liquor question. We Will give
prize of $40 in gold 10 the boy or girl
who will write and forward 10 US before
August 18th. the best article ON Local.
Statute Regulation of the Liquor Qiies-
ton, as Against Constitutional Prohihi-
ton. The contest open TO any boy or girl
III any secondary school in Maine
Evidently the boys and girls of
the secondary schools of Maine"
didn't respond with alacrity to the
call; hence no great amount OF the
Sentinefs revenue could have gone
in that direction. While from our
viewpoint the proposition was auda :
cious. no doubt there is n large
contingent who really believe that
this was as commendable mission
arr work as contributions 10 the
missionary societies or the Good Will
Farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

remember when Toole was playing
an exceptionally fine engagement with
us. that he said laughingly, "Oh, by
the way, Calvert if my wife comes
down next week. don't say anything
about the big receipts. You see, I've a
LOT of nephews and nieces, and thew
|a1l expect tips from Uncle Johnnie
Last year they had over four hundred
pounds from me. and my wife thinks
l rather overdo it.'--Sixty- eight Years
On the Stage. by Mrs Charles Cal
vert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
cu.t;na Out the MiddIeman.

In New York Jewish farmers are
planning chain Of stores 70 Gust
the mlddleman. They propose to
found and finance federation and
establish branches where Jewish peo-
pie may buy direct; 10 adopt a reg
uiar trade mark, 10 be used on all
goods coming from The federation's
farms and that members Of the fed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

to San Francisco in fourteen days
with the use of this machinery in
connection with the Canal The saw
ing in time between North and South
American cities win be considerable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

The models for the proposed statue
Of Lord Kitchener at Calcutta have
been approved BY the committee. The
statue itself will represent him in field
mafshaPs uniform. mounted on his
favorite charger. 1t will stand on a
stone pedestal containing four bronze
panels IN relief representing scenes
from battles in which Lord Kitchener
has taken part.--London STANDARD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
We Can't Help Saying 1t.

/ Tubercuar children
Can be neglected.
| Democratic economy
| Schools not inspected
| These unconsidered
| Gathering some
| Political boosting and
| Plenty of rum!
| 1t seems that the vaunted Democratic
| economy extends even to cutting out ex-
| penditures for looking after tubercular
children in the schools. But what does
| the health of the children amount to in
comparison with making little political
capital?-Portland Press.
Success to Gardeners new NUM-
soon enjoy the same reform-Bath
Times.
And many others!
Pity the poor brewers who must
go out of business or charge more
for their product owing to the in
crease in price of hops and barley
Biddeford Journal.
Would one call this the last straw?
And isn't it likely to prevent the body
polite from absorbing so much suds?
The judicial dictum that a man
should not marry on 81 week is
sound. 1t is sound even il the wo-
man has a job at good wages.-Kan-
sas City Journal.
Ye boots! Plague on Il man without
sense Of duty toward his sex!
Kid Mccoy, ex-prize- fighter, is re-
ported in bankruptcy in New York,
with $2l.140 liabilities and $40 assets.
In addition to all this. he has been
eight times married.-Mancheste
Dnion
But there looms a bright spot for
Norman-he's scheduled to come 10
Augusta
This is the week when turkeys that
were raised within fifty miles of Hons
ton sell for more money in Houston
than in New York City. And the fact
is not calculated to increase Houston's
good humor. either.-Houston Post.
What's the matter with you fellows
ont West? Forgotten how TO boost?
Or is ii just that "don'tgiveadam"
tendency you defined recently?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
Monday, December q, 1911.

Every heart that has beat strong
and cheerful has left a hopeful i'm
pulse behind it in the world and
hettered the tradition of mankind
Stevenson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
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 column Is maintained for
the discussion of matters OF
general public interest when
kept within bounds OF reason
and not of "a libelous or sbu-
sive nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

The government is at last showing
"a little compassion and humanity in
its treatment of Charles w. Morse
and let us hope that it has not come
too late to save the mans life. Morse
has been prosecuted and many con-
slider prosecuted long enough. If his
death should result from his treat
ment there are many who viii look
upon it as little less than legalized
Independent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

New York Herald says editorially
that a statute providing that prices
charged by corporation must be
same in every part of the country,
differing only so far as affected by
cost of transportation. would be a
simple solution of the trust problem
The enemies of rate regulation are be-
ginning to see at least ray of light
If regulation in n degree is well-why
limit price regulation only to the fac
tor of cost created by transportation
charges Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
: CHAPTER, r.
CuShNoc

cusHNoc CHAPTER, r. A. M,
No -. stated convocation at Masonic
Temple Thursday evening, Dee. z In
staiiation OF officers. All soiourning
companions are cordially invited TO at
tend. Refreshments
WILLIS +. SWIFT. II. r.
fHOS, H. BODICE, Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

a Vanderbilt cup race pulled off
without killing somebody breaks a
record that is well worth breaking
Biddeford Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

Col. Bryan says too much harmony
ia the Democratic party is bad. That.
is probably why he has done his best
to prevent anything Of the sort.-Bath
Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

The people of Maine pay four times
as much for fires during the ten
months ending Oct. 80, 1911, as fer the
same period of last year. The total
loss from fires doing $4,000 or more
damage was 1871 .000 this year,
whereas last year it amounted to only
$l.49S, 600. October was disastrous
month, as 10 big fires doing damage
10 the extent of So. 400 occurred,
compared with two fires in october,
1910. costing $35. 900. Maine people
may find "A little consolation III the
thought that the quadrHrled fire loss
this year has not been caused by many
mere fires as much as by the destrue-
tive fire in Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

When man in search of n home or
business location goes 10 a town and
finds everybody full of hope and en-
thusiasm over the prospects of the
place he, too, soon becomes imbued
with the same spirit, drives down his
stakes and goes to work with equal
nterest.-ArOostook Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
Voices OF the State Press.

The politicians did not like the
Davies bin before the people enacted
1t, and do not like it now Funny
0ssipee Valley Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

Cumberland, York, washington and
AroostooE counties are to receive the
benefits of a series of farmers. insti-
tutes. These meetings will be con-
Quoted by experts along agricultural
lines, among the speakers being Prof.
| J. w. Sanborn of New Hampshire, c. S.
Phelps of Connecticut and A. X. Gard
ner, State Hortieuturalist, who will
carry on the series in Cumberland and
York; c. E. Embree of Riverhead, \.
Y. w. +. MeSparran of Pennsylvania
and G. A. Yeaton, assistant State Hor-
ticulturalist carrying on the work in
Washington and Aroostook The
dates of the institutes the first week
arc as follows Western section
Monday, December 4, Arundel Grange
hall, Kennebunkport, at 1880 A. M.
| and 100 p. M; Tuesday, December 5,
| Cumberland Grange hall, Cumberland
| Center ut 1890 A. NJ. and 1.30 +. NJ.
| and Dirigo Grange hall, Brunswick, at
$50 L. NJ; Wednesday. December 6,
| Progressive Grange hall, Richmond
Corner at 100 and 80 p. NJ; Thurs
day, December Z. Solid Rock Grange
y
and 100 p NJ; Friday. December s.
| Grange hall. East Auburn at 1880 A.
| NJ. and 1.3O p. NJ and Grange hall
| Greene at 100 P NJ. Saturday, De-
cember 9. Grange hall, Belgrade, at
| / 030 a. NJ. and 100 +. NJ. and Cascade
Grange hall. Oakland, at 7.30 p. M
Eastern section-Monday, December
Ia. Grange hall. Perry, at 1870 A. NJ
land 80 p. NJ: Tuesday. December s.
Grange saH. Alexander at 1910 A. NJ
and 100 j.. NJ. and Eastern Star
Grange hall. Calais at 1.30 p NJ;
Thursday, December 7. Grange hail.
Limestone at 1880 A. NJ. and 100 p
NJ; Friday. December s, Grange hall
Fort Fairfield, at 1890 A. NJ. and 1.30
P. NJ. and Saturday, December o
Grange hall. Westfeld, at 1880 A. M
land $50 =. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. III. 3. & a.

NJ. SEATED communication Tuesday even
ing, Dec. 4 All sojourniDg companions
are cordially invited 10 be present.
HARRY NJ. LYON w NJ
" IACESO
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ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER. NO.

Is, o. IL. &. Stated meetings the irst
Wednesday evening OF each month ct i.30
All members sojonrning in the city are
Invited TO attend.
HELEN NJ. HEwINs. w. NJ.
ELIZABETH a. THOMPSON. SEQ.
m-w-gu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held response
bic 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, 1911-12-04
serHLeHEM LODGE. NO. a. 8 I

=. n. sinted communication Of 80 p.
NJ Monday, Dee. T. All sojourning breth-
rem are cordially invited TO attend
GEORGE A. COOMBS, w. M
CHAS. u. WHITE. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

Those oxford Bears" have aeeom-
Pushed wonders in bridging that
yawning ehasm between producer and
consumer. WHAT Never heard of the
work of that little fruit growers as
ISOLATION in Buckfield2 Welt Its
an organization composed of nine
young men with thoroughly modern
ideas. One of the number is agent
and handles all the fruit of the whole,
the result being that he has paid tho
members net from IL cents TO $I.25 per
barrel more than any of the buyers
are paying Here is seen The result Of
doing business in harmony with bust
ness laws of today. What can be done
In Rnekfield might be In every town
IN the State. If the farmers are salts
fed To get thirty-fve cents out of
what the consumer pays then there is
nothing To be said. II they want
lsixtyfive, which is their just PROPOSE
| ton, then they must get in line To pro-
tect themselves through united effort
and stop bidding against each other in
| the market. Today everyone who goes
| to the center with his produce, unless
| he chances to have a regular line of
customers. asks What will you pay"
and takes what the dealer is willing to
give. We know there is an under
standing which checks all competition
in buying, and dealers take their cue
for the days prices from the commits
sion house. The only way to be in
dependent is by stopping all conten-
ton and letting an agent sell the
product and demand a fair price.
What the boys of Buckfield have
done others may do and with just as
good results. If these organizations
do not multiply it will simply demon
strate that men are content with their
little fraction of thirty-five cents out
iof the consumers dollar, and propose
Ito continue to go il alone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

The little poem above was written
by a Bangor woman who lived for
years in Augusta. Her father was a
contributor to the Kennebee Journal
under the name "Jayefibee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
AUGUSTA NEST, NO. 1866, ORDER

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, x. p.
regular convention at 500 O'Clock every
Wednesday evening
n. r. LONGFELLOw, C. c.
m-t-w.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

"The people of the beautiful and
thriving city of Portland, Me-, de-
clares the Boston Post. have just
grievance against the United States
government publication known as
Sailing Dates in that it omits en-
tirely all mention OF the port as a
place from which steamships are to
sail for foreign destinations in Deem
Der. And yet during the coming
month the Teutonic. Megantic and
Canada Of the White star line will sail
from Portland So Will the Gunarder
Ascania, the Allan liner Sicilian and
the Thomson line cargo ships Hurona.
And there are very likely others. Tn
Gle Sam should open his eyes to the
fact that Portland is a notable winter
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04
Maine Gossip
The Lawful Tongue.

The Lawful Tongue.
Think'st thou who speakest ever naked
truth
Thou can'st no finer raining give thy
tongue?
Do never follow anger, pain. and ruth,
When thou hast into speech conviction
flung?
'Twere monstrous then for thee thy
voice to loose:
Through aisles of peace in heavens
chancel gained.
When frankness must inAarmony pro-
duce,
The higher law is utterance restrained
-Gertrude Hamilton Beane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-04

Success to Gardeners new NUM-
clpal commission. And may Bath
soon enjoy the same reform. Bath
Times.
And many others!