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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
State Capitols by Constitution.

Tuesday, Mar. %. the Maine House
of Representatives, by the overwhelm-
ing vote of SO to s, passed a resolve
amending the State constitution SO as
To declale Augusta the permanent seat
of government of the State. The re-
solve passed the Senate and was
signed by the Governor The alder
men of cities and selectmen of towns
ana plantations are called upon and
empowered to notify the inhabitants
to vote at meeting to be held on the
second Monday of September. 1911 on
the amendment proposed in the reso-
luton.
The acts and resolves have been
printed and distributed causing wide
spread interest, and some discussion
into which have crept vague runors
and erroneous statements. For general
information the Kennebec Journal has
compiled statistics of other states in
relation to- their capitols.
Thirteen states, Arkansas. Con.
necticut, Delaware, Florida, Michigan
Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada. Nortl
Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhod,
Island and South Carolina define IN.
seat Of government or meeting Of m,
general assembly in the constitution
Two other states. Nebraska and Ala
bama, declare in the constitutio,
against any change or removal of TN,
seat Of government except by referen
dunn Of majority of the voters. TIL,
declarations are as follows:
ADMINISTRATIVE /. The seat q
government of the State of Arkansa
shall be and remain at Little Rock
where it is now established.
CONNECTICUT Article IA q
amendments, adopted Oct. 1873. Al
annual and special sessions Of IN
General Assembly shall, on and afte
the first Wednesday Of May A. d
ISIS be held at Hartford. but the per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
In the Name of a Child.

A philanthropic woman of Augusta
suggests that some people might wish
to make their gifts toward the support
of the Children's Hospital at Portland,
in the name of a child Scattered over
Maine are many people whose hearts
have been touched by the affection of
the family of neighbor. 1t might be
delicate mission to offer financial
assistance: but with a free institution,
backed by the State and popular sub
scription, no parent would hesitate
prosperous neighbor or friend-send a
check to the institution in the name of
the child whose pitful condition has
touched your heart or won your love.
Again some big hearted man or wo-
man, thanking God that their own
dear one had been spared such affiic-
ton, would be glad to assist the un-
fortunates in the name of their own
perfect child.
-''S7 f'ioi'S SUI III COL
umn, of the baby ward, in which the
appealing eyes and the little out
stretched arms (where poor little
twisted limbs and bodies lie in plaster
casts) would touch the heart of any
father or mother.
'Inasmuch as We have done it unto
one of the least of these. my brethren,
We have done it unto me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
sUNFIOWER PHILOSOPHY
(Atchison Globe,O

Keep doing something; people are
going to kick anyway.
1t can at least be said for woman
that she doesn't use a cane unless she
is lame.
A lot of people are convicted on cir
cumstantial evidence without going
into court.
A "demure little woman" is the
type which can usually be relied upon
to boss a man.
1t is every mans private belief thar
his wife wouldn't clean house so often
if she thought he enjoyed it.
There are men who will wait patient
~ for the free lunch to be served ana
then go home and start rough house
because dinner isn't ready on time
This is also the season of the year
when enthusiasm induces a man to
invest $675 i'm seed and garden tools IN
the hope of cutting the household eX-
penSeS in two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

Maine since 1858 continuously and in the
constitution since 1884. The area and
effectiveness of its enforcement have
steadily increased during the past ten
years. But in certain parts of the State
varying degree of notification of pro-
hibition has prevailed.
what, now , have been the results in
enforcement territory as Contrasted with
results in non-enforcement territory in
Maine? The commitments to Jail are a
fair measure of the prevalence of vice
and crime. The following data taken
from the State Prison reports of Maine
give most important testimony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
KENNEBEC.
WAYNE E.

NORTH-Mr. Thra sher is home from
Breckton. Mass. for a short visit with
his family.
Miss Beatrice A. Thrasher accom-
panied her father to Brockton, Mass.
Saturday night.
Miss Beatrice Huff. who has been
i'll for some time, was operated on at
her home Saturday for appendicitis
was successful and she is doing nicely
at this writing.
Ivan Britain is with his aunt, Mrs.
Bessie Dickinson. and family for a
few days.
Miss Phyllis Ward is passing a few
days with Mrs. Clarence Stevens.
READFiELD.
DEPOT-A very pleasing and en-
joyable social gathering was held
Wednesday evening, April s. at the
Smith Memorial church at the Depot,
by the Sunday school in celebration
of the birthday of Mrs. Addie =.
RoundH, the efficient superintendent
who had returned that day from the
home OF her mother in Freeport, who
was recovering from an accident. This
meeting had been arranged as a sur
prise for Mrs. Roundy. The church
was completely filled and the occa-
sion was very pleasing to all. \ mu-
sic cabinet and hanging hat rack, We're
presented to her. L. b. Wright elo-
quently voiced the sentiments of those
present in his presentation remarks,
which We're feelingly responded to by
the recipient. The children enjoyed
the occasion as well as those of larger
growth, the chairs We're removed, Civ
ing plenty floor space.
AST-Ernest Hallett is working Il
pair of new horses, recently purchased
in Augusta. Mr.. Hallett is one of
our successful potato planters and
in addition to work done on the home
farm. leases ground on which to raise
additional crops, He is an intelligent
manager and evidently succeeds.
1t is reported that the Augusta Wa
ter Co. is about to take down the
Sanborn house, so-called.
RIVERSIDE.
The Ladies' Aid are invited to meet
at the church Wednesday afternoon at
2 O'Clock. All those who are interest
ed in the singing for the Easter SER
vice are earnestly requested to meet at
the same place at O'Clock of the
same day. Please consider this a per-
sonal invitation.
CHINA.
SOUTH-MisS Mary A. Jones went
to Waterville Friday to pass a few
days with friends.
Miss Annabel NJ. Jones of Bates Col
lege is passing the Easter vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. H.
Jones.
Miss Edith =. Austin returned Sat
urday to Massachusetts after spending
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Austin.
Charles Frye was in Augusta Thurs
day on business.
Mrs. James Austin was quite ill
Saturday night and Sunday but is i'm
proving.
S. K. Coffin was in Waterville
Thursday and Friday on business.
The w. +. NJ. S. will meet Tuesday
afternoon at 2.30 with Mrs. Lena AUS
tin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

And many man is his own hoodoo.
A foolish woman and her money are
soon married.
A mans swelled head is seldom due
to an enlarged brain.
If a man can't get elected to office
he tries to get appointed.
Only smart woman knows when
it's up to her to act stupid.
1t is dangerous to compliment cheap
people.
Memory ought to be hell enough fol
some persons.
All that seems to be expected of a
young girl is that she get married.
To hear some men talk one gets the
impression that their whole life is a
crisis.
Speaking of the improvement Of art
on nature. one might suggest the shoe
as compared with the average foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

The troubles of incoming tourists
are lessened by late ruling of the
treasury Department Every return-
ing American is entitled under the law
|" oille IN 500 worth of personal be-
longings. Just what these nersona1
oeiohgings may be has long been in
oispu'e, and endless complication fol-
io"eo- Secretary MacVeagh has an
iiouhced, within the past few DAYS.
that one may bring in free 500 worth
Vi ciothlng, toilet articles. jewelrv.
personal ornaments. cameras, fishing
tackle, golt sticks, guns. musical in
s''uhleh's, steamer rugs, toys, dolls,
Nahses and trunks. This would seem
to be liberal INTERPRETATION of tho
law. oh the other hand, duty must
De paid on household goods. books
pictures, table ware. bed linen. and
s''iiar articles unless they have been
useh by the owner abroad for one
year Duty must be paid on goods bv
the piece as well as upon all presents
Tor others or articles of any nature for
saie' definite ruling on this subject
mas iohs been demanded, and the de-
ei''oii 49, on the whole, much more
| Hperal than was expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
THE State Paper"
portland SUNDAY PressO

cortland Sunday Press.)
In the closing days of the 10Th Leg
islature an act was passed making
the New Age, owned and edited by
Governor Plaisted, the State Paper"
The New Age is a weekly publication.
1t is not a daily newspaper
but political organ with a
limited circulation. 1t cannot be
termed a state Paper" in any other
sense than the law has designated it
as such for there are thousands of
people in Maine who never see it and
who never heard of it. Yet according
to the law all of the state advertising,
notices of various kinds which the law
requires published, must be printed in
the Governors paper. 1t is in fact a
little perquisite which the Democratic
18th Legislature has bestowed upon
Governor Plaisted and a very szeable
perquiSite too. With Democratic
daily newspapers like the Argus, the
Waterville Sentinel and the Bangor
Commercial which are in broader
sense state Papers" with State
wide circulation overlooked and passed
by how can this act making the New
Age the State Paper" be justified by
a business administrations" Cover
nor Plaisted did not veto this act as
he did some Others and no Democratic
newspaper has criticized him for his
failure to do SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

Such a statement is at best only Il guess.
The above data furnish material to dis
prove such statements.
In the five non-enforcement counties
there are ,35S less people than in the II
enforcement counties. Yet from 1908 IL
1910 there were 2055 more commitments 10
jail in the five counties than in the II,
and 1910 more commitments for drunken
ness in the five than in the II. II as much
liquor was sold and drunk in the IL coun-
ties as in the five, why was there so much
more vice and crime in the five than in
the II, and why did vice and crime de-
crease in the II and so largely increase in
the five?
Since it is settled fact that the use
of intoXicants causes crime, there must
have been much larger sale and use of
LIQUOR in the five counties than in the IL,
especially as the commitments for drunk
enneSs in the five counties We're more
than double those in the II. The criminal
data for Maine for 1893, 1869 and 1911
clearly prove the great value of enforced
prohibition in leSsenng crime.
WILBUR +. BERRY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
Definition of progressive"
Journal:

Editor kennebeC journal:
Win YOU please define a progress
I've" Republican and a progressive
Democrat? D. +. --, Lewiston.
Sh-h, That's a secret! 1t is in an
intricate, bewildering mass of VERDI
age inhabiting certain editorial sane
tums. We do not lay claim to exact
But we have noticed that when Re
publican grabs Democratic doctrines
and begins pounding his orstwhile no.
litical associates on the heads, an ele-
ment of the public press jumps up
and calls him Progressive" On the
other hand when Democrat steps up
in Congress and votes with the Re-
publicans, or in other public place
abuses his Democratic friends, or acts
generally so that his associates are
ashamed of him, he becomes PRO
gressive" Democrat. in the proca-
definition.
1t is equally true, we have observed
that when a senator or representative
in Congress persists in voting accord
ing 20 the dictates of his conscience
he is characterized as Stand Pat
And if he refuses to betray the con-
fidence of the majority of his constitu-
entS at the command of political coaIi-
tons or under the whack of the Big
Stick, he is termed "Reactionary" by
the photographic experts, or self-ap-
pointed judges Of political behavior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

son administering the office of Govern
! or MAY, in case of special emergency
/ convene said assembly at any other
place in the State.
| DELAWARE-Article >, Section a.
| The General Assembly shall meet and
sit in Dover. the capital of the state
provided, however. that in case of in
| surrection confagration, or epidemic
disease, the General Assembly may
temporarily meet and sit elsewhere.
| FLORIDA-Article 16. The scat OF
| government shall be at the city OF
| Tallahassee in the county of Leon.
MICHIGAN-Article .. The seat OF
government shall be at Lansing. where
it is now established.
MINNESOTA-Article l.. The seat
of government of the State shall be
al the city of st. Paul, but the Legis-
lature, at their first. or any future
session, may provide by law for a
change of the seat of government by
a vote of the people. or may locate the
same upon the land granted by Con-
gross for a seat of government to The
State.
MISSOTRI-Article a. Section 80.
The General Assembly shall have no
power to remove the seat of govern
mont of this State from the city of
jefferson.
NENADA-Article Is. The seat of
government shall be at Carson City.
NORTH CAROLINA-Article Il,
Section 6. The seat of government
shall remain at the city of Raleigh.
NORTH DAKOTA-Article 10. Para
graph 215. The following public insti-
tutions of the State are hereby located
at the places hereinafter named
First The seat of government at
the city of Bismark in the county of
Burleigh.
OHlO-Article To- Columbus shall
be the seat of government until other
wise directed by law.
RHODE ISLAND-Artfcle II. Section
!. There shall be session of the
General Assembly at Providence. com
mencing on the first Tuesday of jan
uary in each year.
SOUTH CAROLINA-Article 3. Sec
ton .. The first session of the Cen
eral Assembly elected under this con-
sttutfon shall convene in Columbia on
the second Tuesday in January in the
year 1897, and thereafter annually at
the same time and place.
ALABAMA-Section IS of Article 4.
y" act of the Legislature changing the
scat of government of the State shall
become law until the same shah
nave been submitted to the qualified
election of the State at a general cleo
ton, and approved by a majority of
such electors voting on the same; and
such act shall specify the proposed
new location.
NEBRASKA-The seat of govern.
ment of the State shall not be removed
or relocated without the assent of a
majority of the electors of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
Our Letter Box

Unenforced law can never correct or
affect the evils aimed at more than I'M
taken medicine can affect the patient for
whom it was prescribed The proper
taking of the medicine will demonstrate
its value. so the proper enforcement of
law alone can fairly determine its
value.
Prohibition has been in the statutes of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature sssss the Of &MAzzzs<

Constipation brings many ailments in its
traln and is the primary cause of much
sickness; Keep your bowels regular mad
am am, ana yon will escape many of the all
l mems 10 winch women are subject. Con-
ssip.''"H ~ very simple thing, bur ike
many simple things. it may lead to serious
consciousness. Nature often needs little
as IS stance and when Chamberain's Tablets
t tress saen aa we hIst indication. much dis,
every where. "S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
Tuesday, April II, 1911.

Surely, surely the only true
knowledge of our fellow man is
that which enables us to feel
with him. which gives us a fine
ear for the heart pulses that
are beating under the mere
clothes of circumstance and
opiniOn.-George Eliot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
Editorial Comment
A Vital Point.
lBridgton ,NeMS.O

tBridgtOn NeWs)
Said Nm. Mex inley, in a campaign
in his own state No man can vote
for license without becoming RESPONSE
bic for the crime and misery produced
by the liquor traffic That is vital
point which ought not to be over
looked in the discussion now on. But
is anybody really proposing license as
to Mainen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
CT NEW YORK a.
YTs via pr
Maine Steamship Go,

Steamers leave Franklin Wharf, Port
land, Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays
at 6 z. M, Nov. 18th, 1910, to April 30th,
1911.
Fare one way 81 round trip. 81. Eek
press service for freight of all kinds,
freight rates include marine insurance.
All ships equipped with United Wireless
Telegraph System.
Descriptive folder free on application to
II. A. Clay, Agent. Franklin Wharf,
Portland, Me. Tel. 800 dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
CANADIAN "RECTppOCITx- ;,

r whereas The American Protective
n 1ariI League has always advocated and
s LOW ADVOCATES Protective Tariff which
snaiI adequately secure all American in
fa usttiai products, whether of factory or
i'i WI AGAINST foreign competition; and.
Whereas, The League has an abiding
taith in the wisdom of a policy Which
LILIES LILIES the factory and farm closer to-
>; w hereas: In our judgment, the Cana
dian Reciprocity" Agreement is n gross
tbo iai u or the policy of Protection in
t aI u unfairly sacrifices the interests of
W nefeas, The manufacturer cannot
uope TO retain Protection for his industry
", mh en- f,rotectlon shall have been denied
10 me Farmer; therefore. be it
rnesoiTed That the American Protective
t uarn4 League is. unalteraby opposed to
me adoption of the Canadian Tariff
agreement. and urges that ali friends IF
aarottction bring to bear every proper in
liuehce upon the Congress of the United
ment. ~ ''s''o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

An exchange in answer to oues-
'io'i' says; The tourmaline is COM
p'eN aluminium boro-silcate. CRYSTAL
izeh IN the hexagonal system and of
various colors."
= MINI. them's UNI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
Protesting Reciprocity.

Inc American Protective Tariff
League is sending out post cards ad-
'-e''e' u HON. ---, Washington,
d. c., and bearing the request on fine
reverse side that the receiving states
man use his best efforts in opnositior
10 the Canadian tariff agreement.
mere is space for signature of send
er with his occupation, and the fol-
lowing resolutions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

All, Yes; it is las dry as y covarod
or'oge the outside of the bridge in
a rainstorm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

A healthy man is king in his own
right. an unhealthy man is an unhappy
slave. BurdOck Blood Bitters builds up
sound health--keeps you well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
$500 Reward. 500.

ne readers of this paper will he pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
IN an us stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Iathrrh Cure is the only positive cure now
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon me blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the founda ton
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building mp the constitution
ana assisting nature in doing its work.
Inc propriet0rs have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One Hun.
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure send for list of testimonials.
Address /. J. CHENEY &, CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

Suffered day and night the torment Of
itching piles. Nothing helped me until
used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured me per-
manently." - Hon. John r. Garrett
Mayor, Girard, Ala.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

When medicine must he given to young
children it should be pleasant to take.
Chamberlan's Cough Kennedy il ma de from
loaf sugar, and the roots used in its prep
aration give it Il flavor similar to maple
syrup, making it pleasant to take. 1t has
no superior for colds. Group and whooping
cough. For sale every where.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,.
MAINE Central R. R.
In Effect Oct. 10, 1910.

TRAINS LEAVE. AUGUSTA AS FOL-
LOWS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

Harsh physics react weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation.
Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone the
stomach, cure constipation. Csc Ask
your druggist for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

These periods are Il years each. From
1884 To 1896 non-enforcement of prohibition
steadily increased and from 1896 to 1908
In the First Period.
The total commitments to Jail in
creased ...............- 81 tC
Commitments for drunkenness in
Such a showing certainly is a most
forceful testimony To the value of en-
forced prohibition.
During the past two years there has
been a fair to excellent enforcement of
prohibition in II counties and Il general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

The Bible Society of Maine during
the past fiscal year has distributed a
total of 12.4S7 copies of the Bible, 1884
being sold at the Portland office. 1894
sold by the missionaries and 2709 Civ
en- to destitute families. The mis-
sionaries during the past year have
visited III cities, towns and planta-
tions and called upon 29,256 families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

GOING NEST-3.1l \. NJ,
except Monday. Portland
and Boston. &. 90 \. NJ. ,
Lewiston, Pennington,
Rockland. Portland. Bo"
ton. Montreal and s.ue-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

Fred Wilson, a Portland fisherman,
while fishing off Thatcher's island a
few days age. brought up in his trawl
a piece of iron piping that looked as
If it had been part of the steam radl-
stor of a wrecked steamer The pipes
weighed about 800 pounds and it was
thought by many who examined the
piping that it was part of the wreck
age of the Inflated steamer Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DR.. Thomas Esc-
lectics Oil for such emergencies. 1t sub
dues the pain and heals the hurts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

Several girls who have been making
their homes in Calais without visible
means of support We're hailed before
the immigration board few days ago
and after a hearing Were given notice
to quit. The girls belong in the
neighboring province of New Bruins
wick and were later deported to their
own country. one of the number.
whose home is in Midtown, y. b., was
promptly escorted across the line at
the conclusion of the hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-11

The stealing of a compass is the
charge alleged against John Conley
who was arrested Friday by the Port
land police The compass, which was
taken from a vessel tied up at one of
the Portland wharves. was taken to
pawnshop and disposed of and later
obtained by the police. Conley claims
that some one else stole the compass
and gave it to him and that he pawned
it. Conley was sentenced to 80 days
in Jail.