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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
When Plaisted Was Mayor.

Augusta people feel that they know
just where to find Governor Plaisted
on the question of officials and con-
tracts with the municipality which
they serve. When mayor of Augusta
Mr.. Piaisted took very decided ground
concerning members of the city gov
eminent and municipal contracts. The
mayor developed considerable opposi-
ton within his own party because he
insisted that no member of his govern
ment should enter contracts for city
service or supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
Editorial Comment
Good Words for Col. E. C. PIummer.

industrial Journal1
COL Edward Clarence Plummer for a
considerable period of years was Secre-
tary or the Bath Board of Trade and has
been Jealous exponent of the maritime
interests. At the time of the Ter-Centen-
NAL Celebration in 1907. the Colonel pub
lished an elaborate volume profusely
illustrated and entitled Souvenir of
Three Hundredth Anniversary of Ameri-
can Shipbuilding" and 1t ranks as a most
notable constitution to the historical lit
erature of Maine. Many of the ColoneIs
friends are urging upon the Secretary Of
the Department of Commerce and Labor
his appointment as United States Com
missioner of Navigation. and in all the
land there is no one possessing in such
an eminent degree the necessary qualih-
cations for this responsible office. rhe
Coloners myriad friends hope he will win
out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
Creed Worth Believing.

A church. no matter where. prints
on the back of it's program of services
these words:
Il will not worry"
Il will not be afraid
"T will not give way to anger"
"I will not yield to envy, jealousy or
hatred"
al will be kind to every man, woman
and child with whom / come in con-
tact
Il viii be cheerful and hopeful"
Il will trust in God and bravely face
the future"
After you read these lines, read
them again. They are worth your
while. Then cut them out and paste
or pin them up where you can see
them often-Austin Statesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

Frank Farrar, native of South Par
is, and now school teacher in Dallas,
Texas. being the next in line of fam l.
lily descendants is to receive a valua-
BILE heirloom in the form of a chest of
drawers, an old-fashioned article of
furniture. now seldom seen. The relic,
winch is hand made and 100 years old,
is seven feet high. and has eight large
drawers and three small ones. The
four boards which make the sides are
each 80 inches long by 81 inches wide
ana seven eighths of an inch thick,
and are of solid mahogany. The chest
contains IS feet of this rare wood. used
In the finished form. all of which is
seven -elghths of an inch thick. It
was built for David Bemis. whose son
Drought the case to Paris with him in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

lhree men, who were in a canoe off
fofest city landing. Peaks island, a
lie" afternoons ago. took an unexpect-
ed bath and one of them came very
near being drowned The three were
padding about dangerously near the
'ahdihg, the canoe soon got within the
WASH OF the passing steamers and in
ehree or four seconds the boat was up
SET ana the three were in the water
Wo OF them could swim easily, but
'he thlrd man, who had his feet fas-
tened under one of the seats of the
ooat, IN order to give him a better
purchase While he was padding, could
not get MS feet loose soon enough and
was carried head down in the water
uioer the overturned canoe. He final
~ managed by vigorous kicking to
work his feet loose and come to tho
surface. and all three finally succeed
ed IN swimming to the wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
The Vacant Places.

oHould GoNeEnof fEalSteu nave &C
casion to call the Maine Legislature
together in special session a larger
number of vacant seats would be
found upon the reassembling of that
body than would have been the case
had most any other Legislature in re-
cent years been called together within
few months after it's proroguing.
At least eight of the members of the
18th Legislature will not respond to the
roll call of the clerk. if it should again
reassemble. Four have died since the
original organization of the Legisla-
ture and four have resigned to accept
State office under the present admins
tration.
The first member to die was Senator
James B. Mullen of Penobscot
county. who was stricken dur
ing Governor Plaisted's inaugu-
raj and died during the sec
ond day of the session. His broth
er, Mayor Charles w. Mullen of Ban
gor. was elected to succeed him. at a
special election. Representative Benja-
min F. Miller of Palmyra. died Feb. Il.
when 1t was too late to hold a special
election. Senator Benjamin F. Hamil-
ton of Dayton, who suffered shock
during the early part of the legislative
session, fingered until IL days after it's
adjournment finally passing away.
April IL. The last member of the Legis-
lature to be removed by death was
Representative Harley H. Greenwood
of Harrington. whose illness with
heart trouble prevented his attend
ing the closing sessions of the Legisla-
ture. and who passed away. July IL.
Since the adjournment of the Legis-
lature the former Democratic House
leader, William r. Pattangall of Wat
erville, has resigned his membership in
the Legislature to become the State S
chief legal adviser. while his chief lieu
tenant. Representative Frank E. Mace
| of Great Pond, has also resigned from
| the Legislature to accept the position
of State forest commissioner and land
agent. John Stockbridge Patten Ham
| Wilson, Auburn's alphabetical repre- =
sentative. was obliged to forebo legisia-
| tive honors in order that he might be-
| come chairman of the inland fisheries
and game commission Frederick Bogue
representative from the East Ma
chais class, ceased to be a member of
the Legislature upon accepting a
place upon the State board of ar
bitration and Cancellation, to sue
coed Hon. Robert F. Dunton of Belfast,
who became State bank examiner.
| These changes result in reducing the
Republican representation in the Sen
| ate from nine to eight. while Senator
| James Mullens death in no way af-
| fects the Democratic majority in that
| body, his brother having succeeded to
| his vacant office. The original mem
| bership of the House was 81 Democrats
and 81 Republicans. while the vacan-
cies caused by death and resignation
to take other Offices reduces it to 81
Democrats and 6S Republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

A young Georgian who gave up his
lower berth to a Californian four years
ago has just been notified that the
Westerner left him a legacy of 800 900.
This makes even the Pullman Com
pany's rates for a lower look cheap.
but the testator probably intended to
repay the courtesy, not the berth
Sometimes it pays to be polite. but
very seldom on such a handsome
scale-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
Thursday, August 8, 1911.

Forward. as occasion offers.
Never look round to see
whether any man shall note it.
Be satisfied with
success in even the smallest
matter. and think that even
such a result is no trifle.-
Marcus Aurelius.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

cIIsHNoC CHAPTER, r. A. M,
No AZ stated convocation at Masonic
Tempje Thursday evening. Aug. g. All
soiourning companions are cordially in
Vi'eu " WILLIS f. SWIFT. II. p.
TIOS IL RODGE. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

The handsome Catholic church at
Camden. erected two years ago. was
services. Bishop Walsh delivered a
very able historical sermon at high
mass. after which IA children
were confirmed Rev. FIR. Matthew
Kelley of Millinocket was the cele-
brant of the mass. Camden's new
Catholic church has been built at a
cost of about $4,000, and was made
possible largely through the generosi-
ty of summer visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
The Globe, the World and Maine

Why doesn't Senator johnson get
after the Boston CODE lit is "interfer-
ing" in the Maine campaign. It says !:
Now for change of law and a fair
trial of local option
We wonder il the Globe really an
proves the law of its own state as a
greater agency for good than the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

Mrs. L. NJ. y. Stevens. National and
State President of the w. c. T. L.
says that the automobile Prohibition
campaigners. who are now touring the
State. aiding in the work for the re-
tention of Names prohibitory law.
have reported to her that all along the
route which they have taken great in
terest has been manifested. The Cam
paigners have been royalty received in
every town, and large and highly en-
thusiastic gatherings have attended
every meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

The United States government gath
cred the tidy sum of 1928. 206.29 in
premiums on it's $4,000, 900 issue of per
cent Panama bonds. This shows the
advantage of keeping ones credit good.
Biddeford Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
Maine Gossip
Whan the Iide Is Low.

Sometime at eve when the tide is low.
l shall slip my mooringS ana san away
With no response to the triendiy man
OF kindred craft In the busy pay
In the silent hush of the TWILIGHT pare,
When the night stoops down TO embrace
the day.
And the voices call in the waters How
Sometime at eve, when the toe IS low,
| shall slip my moorings ana san away.
Through purple shadows that darkIy trai
DER the ebbing life To the uhkhoWh SEA
shall fare me away with dlp OF san
And a ripple of waters to ten tiie 'aie
of a lonely voyager sailing away
To mystic isles, where at ahcHoin Las
The craft of those who have sa'leu nc
fore .,..,,..,
Der the unknown sea to the unknown
shore
A few who have watched me sail away
Will miss my craft from the pussy pay
Some friendly banks that were ahO'''' GU
near, hon. hold
In silent sorrow will drop a tear. -.
But l shall have peacefully IuIieu my
sail ..,,,, ord
And Erected the friends who have sailed
DER the unknown sea to the unseen
Manchester Union
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

The scientists say that the coal sup
ply will last 5000 years longer; after
that period the ice trust will freeze us
TO a fragile. So. what's the use At
lantic Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

o. 80 .ho most common ailments that
bard vorkine peopie are afflicted with Is
lame back Apply chamessiaintss IS. p mnt,
viii get quick relief. For sale by all
daa1prg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

The enterprising woman who claims
five pensions because her five success
sive husbands were all soldiers is not
a mere widow. She is a military and
fiscal syndicate.-N. Y. Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
The Grange Always
Is for Temperance.

Mr.. c. S, Stetson of Greene Master ~
the Maine Grange, and his execu-
tive committee, on July 20 inst. issued a
recommendation to the subordinate
oranges to oppose the movement for the
repeal of the prohibitory liquor amend
ment of the Maine constitution. MANY
citizens will be interested in the follow
ing citations, showing the past attitude
or the grange on the temperance issue
In Maine and how the Vermont Grange
regards the local option law which was
substituted for prohibition in tnat state
several years ago
The State Grange of Maine. on Decem-
Der II. 1900. said Resolved. That pub-
lie welfare and public honesty demand a
strict and impartial enforcement of our
prohibitory law and all other laws NOT
only that these evils be suppressed bur
that our children may be taught TO re.
spect and obey the laws. rather than to
be taught by living example, that they
are things to be eyaded and violated
with impunity"
The State Grange of Maine, assembled
at Lewiston. on December 20th 1907 said
Resolved: That we express through
national grange legislative committee our
belief that this law federal. interstate
commerce., should be so amended that
no form of organized transportation shall
have a right to transport any article of
commerce from one state into another
which shall be contraband in the state
to which 1t is shipped.
Graz of Mai lad
at Augusta. on December % 1910. said,
Resolved: by the Maine State Grange
i'm annual session assembled. representing
nearly $500 patrons that we emphati-
cally protest against the repeal of the
5th amendment To our State constitution
prohibiting the manufacture or sale OF
alcoholic liquors within the State
The State Grange of Vcrmo mt, g W.
PIERCE of Brattleboro, Master, in Decem-
Der. 1907. said. Whereas; the present
law regulating the traffic in intoxicating
liquor increases drunkenness in all Ii
cense towns. and in many no-license
towns. and makes our help problem dim
cult to solve and affects our markets by
securing to the saloon Golfers for no good
purposes the money which would other
wise be spent for the necessaries of life
which we produce:
Therefore. we think. whatever the sa-
loon may be in other states. II is bad
thing for Vermont. and that an improved
state prohibitory law would greatly add
to our prosperity. and we therefore ask
our next legislature to provide for such
law. either directly or be referendum.
The State Grange of Vermont. Clement
F. Smith, of Morrisville. Master. in De-
eember 1910 assembled at Burlington
said Whereas. believing that the pres
ent law upon our statute books, as re-
lating to the sale of intoxicating liquors
Is not the will of the people of the state
as expressed by the collective votes OF
our town. and
whereas. we believe that free gov
eminent is by the people. therefore ne II
Resolved. that Vermont state Grange
again goes on record as favoring another
referendum or some such means. SO as
to get popular expression OF the people
relating to the control OF intoxicating
liquors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

Have you gone after that $40 yet
Legal Statute Regulation of the LID.
uor Question is easy under Rum Trust
instruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

The Penobscot salmon season Is over
for the year 1911. A few cold storage
fish are 10 be secured, but these are
generally not much sought after ana
people over East. who do not eat any
thing else in the fish line, Will have TO
wait until another spring before they
can buy any of the fresh variety. The
salmon catch on the Penobscot, the
past season. was a good one, and the
weir fisherman caught more fish than
they have previously for number OF
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

Rumford is to get its tax refund up
on 1900 shares of stock in the fo'o'"""
6 Rumford Falls Railway Co. Attor-
nev General Philbrook, last year. gave
his opinion that such refund OF taxes
was not due to the town OF Rumtoru'
but Attorney General Pattangali an :
fers from the former official on the
Runford case. and in letter to state
Treasurer singleton gives as MS oplh-
ion that the town Of Rumford is en-
titled to a refund Of taxes on eaeh
share of the stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

There may be nothing new under the
sun, but there are some new heat rec
ords in the shade that make one dizzy
to ontemplate.-Kansas City Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

The power-boat and the motor-car
are helping to make crime luxurious.
N Y World
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

Button. button; who's willing to
stand in the gap at the head of the
Maine Democratic organization?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70. REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at o'clock
r. g. HARRINGTON, N. G.
r. I'll. BROWN, Soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

The residence of Edward A. Roberts
of Fort Hill. Gorham was struck by
lightning during the heavy thunder
shower of July 81. but little damage
was done The bolt entered the chin
ney in the ell. and ran along the ridge
pole to the barn. Bricks and shingles
were sent flying in all directions. and
everything in the Kitchen was covered
with SCOT, and there was a strong odor
of sulphur. Mrs Roberts stood close
by the kitchen stove at the time. but
fortunately was uninjured. A horse in
the barn fell when a terrific crash came
but in a short time regained its foot
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

An automobile party, which reached
Portland a few days ago. made the trip
from Arizona to Maine in large SV-fo
Cole machine. They and the auto at
tracted much attention when they left
Portland for New York. and many con-
graduated them on the success OF their
Journey and wished them good trip
home. The members of the automobile
party were r. F. Henderson. c. +. Hen
derson of indianapolis; J. P. Hender-
son of Arizona. and F. A. Henderson OF
Oklahoma. They are all brothers, ana
some of them had not seen each other
for % years until recently. so that the
long trip was in the nature of a NOV
ing reunion. Across the front OF the
automobile in large letters were paint
ed the words, Arizona to Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENy. NO. Z
Meetings at 3 o'clock every second anA
fourth Tuesday
g. w. MERRILL, Scribe
C. w. POOR, C. p.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

THE REGULAR MEETING OF SETH
Williams Relief Corps. No. 96, second ana
fourth Friday evenings at 7.30 at G. A. r.
hall. M + a.
ANNIE L. FLETCHER, President.
ADA F. PURINTON, Corps Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03

CANTON AUGUSTA, 20. . p. NJ
Regular meeting every third Tuesday NJ
o'eioek.
W. r. GETCHELL, Cana
l.. c. HUGHES. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-03
VOICES OF THE PRESS.

Augusta. Aug. /. 1911.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09
Lnudr Emnty stocklng club.

10 the Editor Of the Evening Star;
There arc many ways of doing
charitable work. but the best and most
practical way I can think OF is en-
rolment in the Evening STARS
Empty Stocking Club. This is the
most effective way of reaching the
hundreds of poor little tots who are
otherwise doomed to disappointment
on Christmas Day. The name of the
Empty Stocking Club is an appeal in
itself, and all those who can afford to
become members should enroll at once.
IT is a pleasure TO see your paper
taking up the appeal for the little ones
and To know that there are some per-
sons who did not forget them during
the hustle and hustle of this busy sea-
son. The Evening STAR deserves
much credit, for its efforts ought to
have the earnest cooperation of every
resident of the city. XMAS.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09
CHEMICALS IN THE DRINKING WATER.

TlOOD EXPERT WILEY might start an investigation of the
practise by the managers of public and private water sup
plies of dosing The reservoir water with chemicals TO kill dis.
ease germs. This practise began in New Jersey with the treatment
of the water in the i}oonton reservoir of the Jersey City water
supply. II is now in vogue in the Pequannock- and Trenton uses
calcium hNpocblorite for its reservoir. where ii is said to have killed
The fish. Private water companies also make use of chemicals. Con.
sidering the fact that the American people have been dosed in their
prepared foods with all kinds of chemicals of a character to de
stroy their digestion, perhaps a little thing like the chemical treat
ment of the aqueduct water need not give much concern, and yet
The subject is worthy of some expert inquiry. 1t is cheaper to drag
bags of chemicals through aqueduct water than to divert sewage
and other communicating matter from the sources of supply, and
that economy may be carried to excess.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09
UTILIZING THE WASTE PLACES.

~ IFFORD PINCHOTS idea. in his address to the National Ir
W.T. rigaGon Congress at Chicago, that the government should
make opportunities for homes for the people by retaining
arid and swamp lands, the settlers equtably paying the cost of the
reclamation by some easy system, is that of a proper function of
government. Arid lands in the West are now being reclaimed by
government, and desert places are being transformed into gardens,
but there are many millions of acres of swamp lands that are useless
to-nan and can be made Of enormous value in housing population
and making opportunities for living. Here in Newark we are about
10 reclaim 1000 acres Of meadow for commerce and manufacture at
municipal expense, and on the coast the proposed new inland water
way from Bay Head to Manasquan will open up thousands of acres
for oyster cultivation. But throughout the country there are many
extensive tracts that can be developed only by national enterprise.
Livery acre reclaimed means a home and livelihood. Could a govern
ment be engaged in any better work? Gould a government make a
better investment?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09
IN THE LlMELlGHT.
Colorado is talking of sending

woman to the United
States Senate. The
Legislature could not
agree on a man to
take the toga worn
by the late Senator
hughes, so the wo-
men voters have put
forward Mrs. Sarah
Plat Decker, one of
the most eminent
woman s~uffragists of
the country, as their
candidate for the
place. She is get
ting such support
that her candidacy
has passed the stage
of being a joke.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09
AL cHlNesE ReKoLuzloMsTs IN AMERICA

T@1 HINESE sentiment in the United States appears TO be unani-
" nous for the revolution. At least if there are any adj
herents of the Manchu dynasty over here they keep under
cover. In New York recently 800 Chinese paraded, carrying the
Stars and Stripes and the banner of the new republic. They had
tut off their queues. and 10 supply the last touch Of modernism,
they rode in automobiles. These meh come from the parts of China
where The revolution is in sway. On this side they have come in
contact with Western civilization and realize what ii means for
their native land. Now that the imperial edict has gone forth in
China that the people are at liberty to sacrifice their queues, that
symbol of Chinese subsection TO the Manchu ruling class will dis
appear in China and America. There will be. many cargoes of
Chinese hair shipped TO Europe and America to supply natural de
fciencies for women, but the Chinaman who hereafter manages to
sneak over our national borders will be queueless.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09
THE INDICTMENTS IN HUDSON.

UH UDsON countys grand jury, which concludes its IabOrs
IEI today. has broken all records in Hudson in the amount and
character of the work done. The jury has been indiscrimi
mating. Wherever it saw reasons for Indictment it indicted, and its
principal victims are among the most prominent of the class of Off
Gals aud politicians. The burden of complaint in nearly all these
cases is graft. This was an elBor drawn grand jury, and whatever
convictions may result from the indictments will be subject to a
ruling of the courts in respect TO the consHtntionalty of that kind
of Il grand jury, although there seems little doubt that it will be
held to be not incompatible with the organic law.