Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-26


As n subsequent issue To the Prohibit
ton lecture delivered on City Hall
park Friday evening by Mr.. Youngdahl
of Minnesota, there developed a heated
argument on the rum question in
which the principals were Rev Cyrus
F. stimson of the congregational
church and Hon. Cyrus w. Davis. sec
rotary Of State. editor and manager of
the Waterville Morning Sentinel Each
principal had a large number OF Sec
onds. who, when the fight seemed to
turn their way, would loudly applaud
and furnish their champion with few
suggestions. The affair created no end
of excitement. for during the argument
MANY municipal conditions were ex-
posed.
The whole matter started in a mild
form, but before it was finished both
men were greatly excited.
Who called off the lid, when it was
put en- by Sheriff Richardson some
nlohtbs ago." asked Mr.. Stimson.
Il don't know. who did," retorteG
Mr.. Davis.
IF you don't know 7 will tell you.
stated Mr.. Stimson
Stimson: II will tell you who called
off the lid. II was the Elks' club, who
stated 10 the officers that the block
was owned by Mrs. Cyrus Davis, the
rent Cor which was s1260 per year. We
can't pay the rent unless we can sell
rum and that's why the lid was taken
off viii YOU help me get an injunc-
ton against the Elks for selling IL
quor9.'
No" said Mr.. Davis.
Davis: THE whole affair is rotten
to the core and we want to get rid
of it. Let the people settle it next Sep
TEMPER cloud shouts from the Davis
backers).
Mr. Stimson quoted Mayor Pattan-
gall on the matter. whereupon Mr..
Davis was greatly upset
why do you mention Pat all the
time2 >" shouted Mr.. Davis
Just because you don't like him,
returned Mr.. Stimson.
You are not good citizen if you
would have the law that way" stated
Mr.. stimson.
Il am as good as you are" returned
Mr.. Davis.
Mr.. Davis accused Mr. Stimson of be-
ing a member of the party that con-
vened in Lewiston at which the rum
question was a big issue.
What party?" demanded Mr.. Slim
son. Il voted with you last election.
Il am glad of It," returned Mr..
Davis. You saved the city considerable
money.
Pat said, and then Mr.. Davis
hogan to grumbe-" Pat said, con-
tinued Mr. Stimson that he favored
the Sturgis law because it was law
that had some teeth in it, that was the
best for the people and that the only
trouble with the Prohibition law was
that ii had no teeth.
You are talking through Your hat
shouted Mr.. Davis
Another one of your dislilSes for
Pat. shouted AIR. Davis.
Things were now getting warmed up
and the crowd began to thieken. At
this point in the argument Mr.. Slim
son challenged MIR. Davis to joint
debate in the City Opera house aud
that he would pay one-half of the ex-
pense.
win you do it?" said Mr.. Stimson.
NO" promptly replied Mr.. Davis. CA
point gained for Mr.. Stimson. Great
ovation from his followersl.
Il would like to take you in the hall,
gag you and then proceed" stated Mr..
Stimson. Then YOU can have your
turn
You can't gag me-" replied Mr.,
Davis. land when I talk 1t will be
through the Sentinel and be fair about
it"
Stimson. IF we could put the Sem
tinel in every house in the State for
the next 80 days the State would vote
mo" by $4,000 majority. The editor
ials and cartoons would sicken even
the hardest Democrats and followers OF
resubmission.
How many subscribers have you
lost recently" asked Mr.. Stimson.
Not lost single one" replied Davis,
1--WE have gained"
Who is paying for it?' asked Mr..
Stimson. the rum trust?"
"Who is paying for your campaign
speakers? asked Mr.. Davis.