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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
Names Position Among States.

He smoke eloauently of Names position
among the states: MAINE has had
shining place for the 60 years that you
have prohibited the liquor traffic. For
GO years you have kept the Inhibition
against II in your constitution. The value
of your acts has not been confined To the
borders Of Maine. the influence OF what
You have done has spread far and wide
and given you universal fame. Your IN
spring position has been a constant ap-
neal to noble men and women in other
states, your steadfast purpose ana ex-
ample an inspiration to their wavering
hearts. your consistency star OF nope to
their struggling souls.
.Through this inhibition yeu have
come to positions of distinction ana
mower in the counsels of the nation.
You have given the American people
names to conjure with: Hamlin ana
Fessenden Neal Dow, Blaine Reed.
Dinsley and Boutelie Frye, Hale ana
Littlefeld | personally sat In the
halls of Congress when Maine with
her six votes-four in the House and
two in the Senate-had a more potent
influence upon public opinion than New
anu ASilisS "'N''
Votes.
After 60 years of prohibition you are
prosperous and strong. your per cap
tia wealth is high and your crime rate
low.
1.-THE years have never dropped their
sand
'On mortal issue vast and grand
AS your today.
The result. should You recede from
your present position would be far
reaching and lasting. You will SOW
misery and tears in the heart Of the
Commonwealth. open the way to pau
perism and spread the larvae of crime
and sin among the people. You will
implant in your own bosom seeds OF
misery and woe, which will grow with
the years. Your children will not be
able to bear your burden of sorrow
and shame and crime Pang for pang
your seed will pay. You will despoil
the unborn, transmit disease and inef-
ffcieneys from hapless sire to helpless
son and give to your ,posterity a Leg
acy of ebbing veins You may satisfy
your conscience for the hour but by
the Jury that Time sempanels you will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
LIE
GREAT GOLF WORK.
Henry n. Hilton, British Amateur
Champion Doing Stunts at Manchester

Manchester Mass. Sept. 6.-The
British amateur golf champion, Henry
Fl. Hilton of Holyoke, pushed long
nosed aluminium club, which he claims
to have invented, into his golf bag on
the 18th green of the Essex county
course today with the satisfaction OF
having PLAYED that course in 20 with
out even seeing it before and OF hav-
ing accomplished a still greater task
earlier in the day Of covering Myopia
in 10 strokes on his third round of the
premier links of the country.
Mr.. Hilton expects to play the Coun-
try Club at Brookline tomorrow and
then start in to learn Apawamis, where
he will endeavor next week to win the
amateur championship of this coun-
fry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
RUTHERFORD WINS.
Continued from Page one.)

An apparent explanation of the
record breaking time made in the 20
ana 50-mile races on the beach yes
Today was given today when it was
discovered that barrels marking tlle
turning point In the course had been
misplaced considerably shortening the
course, supposed to be two and a hall
miles each way.
The explanation is that after the
races Monday it was necessary to re-
move the markers to keep them from
being carried away by the tide ant
when they were replaced Tuesday {
mistake was made. The error was rec
tilted before the races today and the
course was the proper length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
Readfield GRANGE.

Saturday, Sept 2, was Educational
day at Readfield Grange. Should Ru-
raj Schools Teach Farming" was one
of the topics discussed. The opinion
seemed universal that teachers had as
many studies now as they can manage
and at a later period in a childs life
is the proper time to study the science
of farming In the afternoon Rev. Mr..
Wood of Kent's Hill spoke in favor of
the prohibitory law. c. Weston replied
in favor of repealing the prohibitory
amendment. Good music was fur
nished by Grange choir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07

"
We'll. to be entirely frank with you |
do not at this time. Ny own guess Is a
hung jury, seven for conviction and five
for acqulttaL However, l do expect to
get out after the next sitting of court
I am innocent and cannot feel otherwise y
1T is said that Beulah Binford is
going on the stage. What do you
think of that"
Il don't know what she would do
on the stage" said the prisoner. "She
is good looking, that's true. but she
has no voice and so far as / know no
talent. However, boys, do think that
a 'Skit with Beulah and the sheriff
Mr.. Gill. would make an immense hit
in vaudeville. BY the way, its rather
hard on Benlah to hold her all this
time and not let her go on the stand. v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07

most essential to successful farmers.
to be a good field man or a good barn
man." story, Ernest Stewart; story,
N. Paquet, reading, Eva Hathorne !;
question, How should farmer keep
up with the news of the day." ques-
ton, Where should the farmer get
his seeds, from the grocer or of a seed
man." question, when should a
farmer pillow his garden" reading,
Eva Hathorne.
After closing the Grange the young
people enjoyed themselves playing
games. then all went home in the best
of spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
Races in Four Glasses.

Readfeld, Me-, Sept 6-(SpeciaD.-
Secretary Leon o. Tebbetts of the
Kenaebec County Agricultural So
eiety announces the following eventi
IN connection with the 10Th annual
fair and trot, national rules to gov
ern.
Wednesday, Sept. 27-2.23 trot or 2.2i
pace. purse, $125; 2.3s tret or 2.40 pace
purse, 500.
Thursday, Sept 2S-2.2S trot or 2.st
pace, SIPS: 2.1s trot or $50 pace, $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
Enterprise Grange.

Enterprise Grange opened in regular
form, Saturday, with 20 members pres
emit The following program was given;
Song by Georgia jackson: story by
Clifton Toothaker; question, What
are some of the greatest evils the
farmer has toGcontend withe4 oonun-
drums by Maude Smith, Ernest Stew-
art, Harry Hamilton and n. Paquet;
story. Charles Libby; reading, Eva
Hathorne; question, Which is the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
The law on ducks went off last Fri

The law on ducks went off last FIJI
day, and Merrymeeting Bay is SAID
to have been alive with ducks, duck
hunters and floats. The Bath Times
says; "Chappelle, who gunnea IN ana
around Reeds Cove, shot II oltds' r.,
o. Cutler, out with AL Ridley klhg OF
the Bay, got seven, when VIII ne
served at dinner tomorrow on poara
tee Topaz ~. The Nickerson boy
shot one, Harry Farnham and Launs-
bury in the same boat shot seven ana
a well known citizen and good shot,
two. mir. cutler tells the Times that
the ducks this end of the Bay seemed
all "a leave for the seashore after the
first guns were fired. That was be
cause the birds recognized f. o. and
the King"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
HAD NO JURISDICTION.
| If Correct John J. McNamara's Extra.
oition Was Illegal

Indianapolis. Ind, Sept. 6.-Judge
Charles Remster of the Marion county
circuit court today held that the In
dianapolis police court, through which
John j. Mcnamara was extradited Il
California, is without jurisdiction IN
extradition cases.
Judge Remster's decision was given
III the case of an alleged fugitive
Louis Rochelle. wanted in Ohio.
The Rochelle case in many ways was
similar to that of Mcnamara.
Judge Remster ruled that the SUI
preme circuit and criminal courts only
have jurisdiction in extradition cases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
VASSALBOR

The Y. P. S. C. e. of Vassalboro
will hold another mass meeting at 40
Friday evening in the church. W. F.
Berry, D. D., will be the speaker OF
the evening. Residents should be
present and learn the great question
to he decided by our ballots next Mon
day. Sept. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
Young Britt Whips Paoksy Hommey

New York, Sept. 6.-Young Britt
gained the popular decision over
Packey Hommey in 10-round box
ing contest at the Longaere Club here
tonight. They fought at l22 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-07
READFlELD.

Mrs Ida M Flint and two sons
Clarence and ogden, of Needhan
Heights, Mass, Miss Phebe A. Butter
worth of lion, n. Y. and Franz
Simpson of Newton, Mass, wha hae
been occupying the Whittier cottage
have returned 10 their several homes
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05
CHANGING WITH TIME.

The Church of England has lately
made number Of changes in it's rit-
ual. Cremation is now officially rec
ognized as a form of Christian burial
at which the clergy may, assist and
read the form of service used for bur-
lals at sea, changing only the word
waves to fire." The ashes of bod
les thus cremated will be received in
consecrated grave yards just the same
as If the corpse were intact. The
Catholic Church has decreed against
this practice as un-Christian and not
to be sanctioned except in case of a
plague or occasions when cremation
would lessen the danger to the public
health. But evidently it is becoming
popular to preserve the ashes of all
ancestor in little urn where the fu-
ture generations may admire the Won
derful stuff of which he was made and
the Church of England must be up to
date and modern enough to satisfy
the whims of those who fancy the ig-
neous form of dissolution.
The same church has also seen fit
to alter the form of the marriage serv-
ice because some of the ministers con-
sidered that the plainness of the state
ment that marriage was ordained for
the propagation of mankind and to
bring up children in the love and fear
OF Cod is such as to wound the ten
der susceptibilities of the modest peo-
pie who witnessed the ceremony. If
that kind of modesty were more than
a veneer we would hear less about di-
Vorce and race suicide and the num-
erous other domestic troubles that fill
the columns of the daily press.
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05

no recommendation and had had no
business experience, but that he was
willing to do his best to please me.
In an instant it dawned upon me that
before me was the man l was looking
for. He had nothing to recommend
him save an honest, bright eye and
pleasant face, but that was sufficient.
| engaged him on the spot.
"Since then l have seen fit to ad.
vance him over the head of man
who has been with me for three years.
The latter grumbled, but there was
reason for my move-the new man
had proved himself worthy of promo.
ton"
Instances might be Indefinitely null
tiplied of the values of an honest eye.
That wonderful window of the soul,
the eye, is sure index of character.
Cultivate it. 1t is worthy of the
greatest effort. Look up and fearlessly
meet the eyes of those with whom you
converse. There has been many
choice position lost through an indif-
ferent, flinching eye, and there has
been many coveted position won
through fearless, honest eye. Chat
kind of an eye is better than hun
dred recommendations.
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05
FROM THE CAPITAL

G. c. Mackin, a member of the Hay
den quartet, Buffalo, who is visiting
friends in st. Paul, was the guest Of
honor Thursday evening, when Divi-
,, sion No. 4, A. o. H., and L "A. to A. O.
H., entertained for MIR. Mackin at Hi
bernian hall. The evenings program
included a group of songs by Mi.
Mackin who sang Love Lights the
Kay" Killarney" and believe Me if
All Those Endearing Young Charms"
Miss Nora Ludden, aged % years,
died at her home, 526 Lafond street,
Friday. after long illness. The fun
eral took place from the above resi-
dence Monday at $3.50 a. m. Services
We're held at ST. Vincent's church at
8 o'clock. Interment at Calvary ceme-
terry.
Miss Zita Regain, Goodrich avenue
spent last week with Miss Norma
Straight, East Shore Park, White
Bear Lake.
Mr.. John G. Fitzgerald, aged 50
years, died at his home, $40 Oakland
avenue, Sunday after short illness.
The funeral took place from the
above residence Tuesday at $3.50 a. m.
Services were held at the Cathedral
at 9 o'clock. Interment at Calvary
cemetery.
Mr.. c. \. Lane, senior partner of
Lane Brothers, real estate firm, has
sold his entire interest in the bust
ness to his brother, Den. E. Lane, and
retires for the purpose of devoting all
his time and attention to law prac-
tice.
Mr.. Frank S. Toula, aged 55 years,
died at his home, 2r2 Norris street,
Wednesday after short illness. The
funeral took place from the above
residence Friday at $3.50 a. m. Serv-
ices were held at st. Mary's church at
9 o'clock. Interment at Calvary ceme-
terry.
Mr.. and Mrs. George ]. Ries, 91S
Thomas street. announce the engage
ment of their daughter Mary to Archi-
bald w. Cannon. The marriage to
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05

erence to Christ. May their names
never be forgotten; they have left US
a noble and heroic example of loyalty
to their priests and Bishops, to the
great White Father of Christendom
and to Jesus Christ, the Shepherd Of
their souls"
Modern history seems to substan-
TALLY corroborate these statements.
The gain in the Catholic population of
those countries where the "Reforma-
ton" wrought greatest havoc keeps
pace with the advance Of democracy.
Take two notable instances, England
and Germany. The Catholic popula
ton Of the first is now 10000, 900, of
the second 22OOO,oO0 or about one
third. 1t looks as if the "Reforma-
ton" is being followed by an newt
able Restoration.
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05

on his big guns. He finally succeeded
IN attracting attention. At least some
live Catholics down Toms way de-
cided 1t would be for the mutual ad-
vantage of the Church and for Tom
to turn his own guns on himself. The
American Federation of Catholic So
cletles, the Hibernians, the Knights
OF Columbus and other Catholic or
CARNATIONS were informed of articles
appearing in Mr.. Watson's magazine
under the heading, The Roman C@so-
Ollie Hierarchy. the Deadliest Menace
to our Liberties and our Civiliza-
tlon." These societies saw to it that
'ne attention of the men who adver-
tlse in Watson's magazine was called
to his blind, fanatical attacks on the
Catholic Church. The advertisers
looked into the matter and most of
them being honest, fair minded men,
Cancelled their advertising contracts
with the magazine on the ground of
It's blgotry and unfairness. Now Mr..
Watson has additional space at his
disposal In which to abuse the Cath
ollc Church if he sees fit. But in
stead of accepting the natural conse-
duence of his antagonism he takes to
issuing special appeals to his friends
telling them how he is being abused.
In other words he pinches himself
and then squeals because it hurts.
Alas, poor Thomas! Kick Yourself
on the back of the head and see if
you can't wake up
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05
REAPlNG HIS REWARD.

Thomas Watson is the editor of
Watson's Jeffersonian Magazine. Thorn
as is an ambitious chap. He is also
patriotic. Having discovered what a
dangerous tribe Catholic priests and
bishops are he proposed to help his
country's cause by publishing series
of articles in his paper entitled, 1.-The
Roman Catholic Hierarchy. the Dead
Hest Menace to Our Liberties and Our
Civilization" That done. no doubt
Tom looked for big results. Sure
enough the results came, big ones at
that, but alas for Toms miscalcula-
ton, they We're all on the wrong side
of the ledger
1t all happened this way. Thomas
Watson, Esquire, is the recognized en-
envy of everything that is Catholic.
Opposing the Catholic Church is his
trade. He has been using his small
ammunition freely for some time past.
With the publication of the above
mentioned series of articles he turned
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05
MOST PROSPEROUS COUNTRIES.

The United States seems to gain in
popularity with those who have Wis
tied other countries and seen the con-
dltions in which others live. Rev. j.
T. Roche, who has only recently COM
pleted a tour of the world, believes
that the United States and Canada
are the most prosperous countries in
the world, or at least that the average
man fares better in these countries
than in any other country on the globe.
Writing of his impression he SAYS:
Il have seen the poor of the world
and say without hesitation that the
people of these two countries, the
United States and Canada) do not
know what real poverty means. In
London, Paris, Rome and Naples I
nave seen acute restitution, of which
people here never dream. In India
there are millions living on less than
live cents day. In Japan thousands
and thousands of women do what is
the merest pttance. When one has
seen all this and comes back and
hears on all sides that the country is
going to the everlasting bow-wows,
when he sees all about him the signs
OF prosperity and plenty. he cannot
help certain feeling of resentment
against the detractors of their own
fair and happy land"
From which it would appear that our
country is not as bad as some, notably
office seeking politicians, would paint
it. 1t is true there is good deal of
political corruption and a good MANY
other evils that we could we'll get rid
of but the fact that these things are
being bewailed is an indication that a
right spirit is abroad and active in
counteracting their influence And
with all the ills that creep into our
system of government it is still 4
fact that the United States offers no
end of opportunities to honest, ambi-
tious men.
Europe is q good enough place to
visit, but for a place to live in the
United States will do yet while.
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05
The Honest Eve.

The successful business man must
be something Of a physiognomst. A
man of large affairs, writing in Science
and Industry, says: 81 once devoted
half a day to the hiring of man
whom | needed in my business, and l
wanted one who was willing to work.
advertised for him. The results were
interesting.
when l arrived at my office half a
dozen men were already in waiting.
One at time l called them into the
office. beginning with the first in line.
One glance at the foremost settled his
case; he wouldn't look me in the eye.
told him l should not need him. l
suppose he is still wondering why
was so short with him.
Next came a young man armed
with a double.barreled recommends
ton from his pastor testifying to his
good character and business ability. 1
looked at the youth several times, read
the recommendation again, and finally
came to the conclusion that either his
pastor was no judge of human nature
or the paper was a fraud. Those list
less, vacant eyes told me that we could
never hope to get along we'll together.
l dismissed him.
The third one interested me the
moment he stepped inside the door. He
was poorly dressed, though his clothes
were whole. His suit was at least two
sizes too small. 1t was evident that his
attire troubled him not in the least,
for he held his head high and as he
approached my desk he looked me
square in the eye. He said that he had
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05

Governor Pothier of Rhode Island is
having his own trouble. 1t is his OBJ
ject to put stop to the gambling
done in the gambling resorts at Mar
ragansett Pier and Newport whsre
high society INDUCES in the thrills of
scarcely such a thing as inactivity
even for the ultra rich. If they are
not active doing something good they
are likely to be engaged in something
that is not for the edifcation of So
ciety.
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05

In his sermon on the occasion Of
the enforcement of Most Rev. Ed
mond F.. Prendergast as Archbishop
of Philadelphia Bishop Hoben said
that in the United States there are
one hundred and sixty-nine forms OF
Professionalism and that during the
sixteen years between the religious
census of 1890 and that of 1905 four
teen Protestant sects had disappear-
ed while seventeen new ones had
been founded. No comment on these
facts is necessary.
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05
they walked out.

they walked out
discerned an old couple bowed with
age, or was it with care? people
don't go to church when they are
happy" the stranger thought; II Won
der what trouble has brought them
here" With him thought and action
were one. In a moment he was out
the door and bowling his apologies to
the belated worshippers for his bold
ness in making a few inquiries.
We're in no trouble at ALL" the
old man said. you see this is our
golden wedding anniversary and Kate
and | just thought we'd celebrate by
making this little visit to the church.
That's all.'
But haven't you been to services
before today?" the stranger inquired.
30, yes" the old woman replied,
"but You see one can pray so much
better when alone in the church be-
cause then you know God is listening
just to you. And" she added laugh
ingly, 'you aren't bothered by big hats
and fine perfumes in the seat in front
of you"
But is this the only way that you
observed such a great day in your
lives?" the stranger inquired, not a
little surprised.
90. no." the old woman answered
quickly, as if to correct a wrong i'm
preston. "The children and grand
children are at home and we enjoy
being with them, but we have so many
things to be thankful for we had to
come here. But they'll be waiting for
us at home, Ned she said turning to
her husband, and Ned asserting, they
took leave of their newly made friend.
Down the steps they whose love the
growing decades only caused to liken
to the Divine walked arm in arm chat
ting pleasantly on their way. Hat in
hand the stranger stood and watched
them as they went and when they
passed from sight he turned and went
back into the church.
The Irish standard., 1911-08-05
A HALLoWED GOLDEN WEDDING

A man not old in years but wear
ing marks of worry walked along A
city street one Sunday evening, He
was going nowhere in particular but
only out to get the air and to beguile
the hours that stood between him and
his money getting labors. AS he
walked he passed a Catholic Church.
The door was open and he could see
that the edifice was empty. A subtle
something directed him up the steps
and before a second thought had
dawned upon him he found himself
inside.
After his eyes had become accus-
toned to the darkened interior he
could see by the aid of the faint, gilt
tering light of the sanctuary lamp TIN
outlines of the white altar. Above the
tabernacle the pickering rays now and
then revealed in the gathering dark
ness the form of large cruciiix. AS
the stranger Che was one who had left
staring vacanty at the dim outlines
before him ii little noise, the tapping
of rosary against a seat, attracted
his attention. In a pew half way
down the isle he could see two bend.
ed forms wrapt in meditation.
The stranger entered the first pew
and knelt down. The silence and SOL
emnity of the place induced solemn
reflections. "'ro those who worship
here" he thought, that little light
signifies that the God of heaven is
present on that altar. l believed that
once but l couldn't endure the re-
straints. | wanted to be what our
professor called modern n,an'-one
who did not believe in anything that
could deter him from gratifying his
whims. l wanted to be free. to have
pleasure. All religion became so much
superstition. | took my freedom-but
happiness is still in the visionary dis
lance. Out on the streets this mo-
ment pleasure-tired pleasure seekers
who never think OF God are engaged
III the eternal pursuit. Thy are MAX
ing the fatal mistake that men of all
ages have made: they want to get
lasting happiness from things that
will not last They are anchoring to
floats that are not anchored. They
mistake moving consultations for the
Polar Star. But'-at this point the
strangers reverie was interrupted by
the worshippers UP the aisle who
arose to leave the church. They genu-
fiected slowly and after pausing for ,
moment for a last look at the altar.