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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
AN OPEN LETTER.
To His Excellency, Governor Plaised, From Citizen
Well Known Throughout Maine.

citizens of Presquc Isle? Had You
not been sheriff of Kennebec Couu-
~ before YOU delivered your speech
in East Corinth in the summer Of
1910? And can ii be possible that
the press has reported you correct.
lv when il makes you stand before
an intelligent audience under the
protection of the flag of a Christian
nation. and into the face Of the Al
mighty Creator arrogantly flaunt
these words: You will remember
that prohibition was tried in the
Garden of Eden but it didn't
work - Is such language becoming
he Chief Executive OF the good Old
State of Maine? The best laws. the
laws that tend to greatest protec-
ton OF the individual. the home and
the business OF every civilized ma
ton of earth are founded on the
very book whose author YOU so de-
family slur
However, your assertion is far
from being correct Prohibition did
work in the Garden of Eden Man
had the privilege of oheying and
enjoying the reward of his labors.
or of disobeying and suffering the
penalty thereof. He chose to DISC
beY. And then the Omnipotent made
the prohibition law. The Cherubim
with the flaming sword at the east
Of the Garden of Eden enforced it,
ana man was forever prohibited
froIl the Tree of Life and for that
reason you and l must face the
Grim Messenger of Death in q few
brief years. The two sad proclama-
tions you have been called upon 20
issue within the last few days
should strongly, remind you that
Goa's prohibition law is still in
force.
THE mill of the Gods grind slow
but they grind exceeding small.
You with every other sane man.
know that the rum traffic is
wrong. totally wrong, and no mat
ter how much YOU may throw
around il the protecting arm of the
law you can never, never, never
make it right. In my humble 5udg-
ment you have lost one of the
greatest opportunities Il man ever
had To make his name immortal
among his fellow men. When the
good people of Maine. in whose
hands the power of franchise rests
went to the polls on the 1lth OF
September, 1911, and. said by ma
iority vote that the legalized sa-
loon should have no place in this
fair state of ours, had you then lent
all the influence of your high of
flee To the honest enforcement OF
the law and said To your associates
and subordinates: The people have
spoken and their mandates shall be
obeyed. and our state shall be as
clean from the legalizcd rum traf-
fic as is possible for honest OIL
Gals to make if" unborn genera
tions would have arisen and called
your name blessed.
Yours sincerely.
JAMES II. AMFS.
Bowdoinham. Maine, March -,
1872.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
A Needed Law.
fBoston PostO


There are in some states, we believe,
laws that require the driver OF an au-
tomoble to come to a full stop when
he sees that a street car ahead of him
has also stopped to take on or dis
charge passengers. The day is not far
off, if the killing of persons who are
coming from or going to electric cars
continues, when the best public senti-
ment of Massachusetts will demand
that kind of statute here.
Automobiles who have not common
sense enough or regard for human life
enough to refrain from tearing past
stationary street cars, knowing well
the purpose for which they have
stopped, would deserve no sympathy,
and get precious little, if the results of
their criminal carelessness We're to land
them in Jail for extended residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
As Governor Hill Would Have Had IT.

AS 0ONcEnoT f1lil fOhiN nave ''aA -
Like all men Of big heart and of
large calibre. Gov. John f. HUI loved
his home, his friends and his city The
very intensity of his devotion TO these
three love compelling interests was
marked by his aversion to all unneces-
sary display and ostentation in its eN-
preston Entirely in keeping with this
loveabla side of our friends character
was the selection of those who accom-
panied him to his last resting place.
The honorary pail bearers were
George W. Vickery, Charles r. Hall,
Mareelius shaw, Hon George f. Ma
comber. Hon Thomas j. Lynch, Hon.
Charles s. Hichborn, Hon. Treby
johnson, Hon. Leslie C. Cornish and
]. Frank Pierce The active pail bear
ers, selected from the employees of the
Sickery-Hill publishing house, We're
james Stephenson, Frank s. Farnham,
Brooks E. Garter, Charles w. Pike,
George f. Andrews and Peter Bush,
Jr
Thus the casket was borne by faith
full employees OF the company which
bears his name while the honorary
bearers were his friends, business as
sociates and neighbors.
This was as Governor Hill would
have had il. and the citizens OF Angus
n will always recall this feature of the
beautifully simple and dignified flu
neral rites with tender feeling of APP
probation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
Maine Gossip
The Call to the Maine.

! ]. ocean, the mother embracing.
Who rocked you at night on her breast
| Who romped with your running and rae
Who kissed all your body as blest.
| With fingers of foam interlactng
Have drawn YOU. my child, to you
And the great. battered son of her.
In the mist death-robe spun 1T her.
sweeps 10 the slumher won OF her.
!, Ocean. the, sweetheart who wooed YOU
And hung her white arms Ger YOU
cad
Who with her wet kisses pursued you,
Who followed wherever You led.
] wait with the welcome 10 YOU due,
O lover who comes te me dead.
And the torn steel sweetheart of her
Follows the Turing chart of her,
sinks and his soul is part Of her.
l, Ocean, your sister and keeper.
shall reach out my arms of the tide
And draw you in deeper and deeper
Tar down where the sprit-shipS hide.
They welcome YOU, heaviest sleeper.
our millions of kin who have died.
Aye. see her hand emerge for YOU;
She waits within the surge fer You.
Hark 20 her breakers dirse for You
/, Ocean. your father, am calling
As never a man father calls.
Not YOURS Is the earth-sraNe appalling
With every creature that eFaWIs.
build yoa tomb never-faliing,
Alth water eternal is walls
Take. father, all you've known of
The riddled flesh and bone of him.
Anu the great heart you oWn Of him.
John o,Keefe, ia \. y. ~ arld
Remember the Mainei
y a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
Athens Grange Notes.

The Athens grange entertained the
grange from East Madison Saturday.
Mar O. with an all day meeting. A
baked bean dinner was served to
about 100 grangers and then the meet
ing was called by Master Ellen Jones.
After the usual business an interest
ing program was furnished by the
Athens grange. Address of Welcome
Mrs. Elinor Holman: music grange
choir; reading, Eta Berry; piano solo
Mrs. Isabel Austin; readings, Abbie
Fox and Annie Richards; duets, Miss
Trueworthy and Mr.. Jones and Mrs.
Austin and Barker. Discussion. Our
Railroad" s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
Coming Events

March 2l-North Franklin Pomona,
Strong. ,,.
March 26--East Kennebec Pomona at
Benton.
at Lewiston.
April 2-Waldo Pomona, Belfast.
April 3-East Maine Methodist Con-
ference Rnckland.
April 9-First District Rep. Convention,
April 4-Cumberland and oxford Union,
West Baldwin.
April Hancock Pomona, Bucksport.
April 1O-State Republican Convention,
Bangor.
June 5-6-Division Encampment, Sons OF
Veterans, at Gardiner.
June 5-6-Maine Division, Sons OF Vet
Grams, Bangor.
June I2-Patriarchs Militant, l. o. o.
f., Brunswick.
june 17-Primary elections in Maine.
June 1S-National hepupiican Conven-
ton. Chicago
June 26-28-Maine Pharmaceutical Assn
Convention, st. Andrews, N. B.
July 26-Aug. 2-The Young Peoples
Missionary Conference. Ocean Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

The all day session of Cushnoc
grange. March IA, proved an interest
ing meeting. State Deputy Clifford
of Winthrop being present Mr.. Cliff
ford gave a fine talk on the sub
ject of the grange as an educational
factor He also spoke of the schools
and American citizenship, which was
both interesting and instructive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

is that there is a recourse, and that
one of the worst blood-suckers of So
eiety is rapidly being driven to the
NNalI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

cUsHNoC CHAPTER, r. A. M.
y No *. Stated convocation at Masonic
temple, Thursday evening, March n
Work in the M NJ M degree. All So
ioarninB companions are cordially in
vited to attend
WlNFRED a. JACKSON, II. u.
THOS. II. BODICE See
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ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER No

L., o. Il. s. Stated meetings the flrst
Wednesday evening of each month at
10 All members sojourning in the city
are invited tn attend
ELIZABETH r. MERRILL, w. NJ.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON Sec.
m-w-ftf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
JePHTHA ENcAMPmeNT NO q

Meetings at 30 o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday. Work in ROYAL Purpla
degree. Tuesday evening. March &C. Dis
triSt meeting. Banquet
w. L. HAYDEN, c. F.
c. Il. STEWART, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at 80 O'Clock.
Friday March - Rehearsal of t'irst
degree.
O. +. FARNHAM. N. g.
T. T. WESTON, See
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 8 p NJ

kesnhr meeting every third Tuesday a
O'Clock
w. Il. GETCHELI. Capt.
l.. G. HUGHES, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

Governor Plaistea.s special license
| session opens. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

WEST-The Ladies' Union will meet
with Mrs Orrin Merrill, Thursday,
Mar 81, travelling permitting.
An apron sale under the auspices OF
the Ladies' Union, will be held at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Pierce,
Wednesday afternoon and evening.
March y, weather and travelling suit
able.
Ralph Gerrish arrived home last
Wednesday after passing month
with relatives in Worcester, Mass,
and few weeks with his cousin. Mr..
Leighton. at the Bermudas where he
went for his health. Friends here
will be pleased to hear that Mr..
Leighton returned greatly benefited
by the trip
Mrs. S. p. Barton and Miss S. e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-20

Democracy shouted itself hoarse nj
cit> hail. Augusta, Tuesday. While on
the other side If lie river hundreds
We're dropping silent tears for former
Governor Hin
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
MORAL FOR THE MoNEY-MAD
Hope Of Becoming MlIIlonaIres About
on Par With the Washer
woman's DeIuslon.

Prof. Warren M Beidler Of Bethel,
Pa, In a recent address made the
striking assertion that the American
people. money-mad. taught their chill
dren how to earn living, but not how
to live.
There is no viler, and there is no
vainer ambition" said Professor Beid-
Ter to a reporter, than that of the
American boy to become a millionaire.
What percentage OF our boys do be-
come millionaires7 It would take a
good many decimals to work that out,
believe me!
'The boys who sets his heart on a
million fares like the washerwoman
who set her heart on a cross-eyed
aeronaut.
II hear you married that cross-eyed
aeronaut last week?" said friend.
eyes, did, replied the washer
woman, as she rocked back and forth
over her tub. Yes, married him,
and gave him $500 out of my buildin'
association to start an airship fac
tory
"'That sol? said the friend. Where
is he now?"
"T don't know said the washer
woman. I'm waitin' for him to come
back from his honeymoon
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
INTENSE ITCHING WITH Rash

336 W. goth st., Los Angeles. CAL
The skin affection began In a little
red colored rash on my right leg. and
gradually spread to other parts Of my
body. Then small pimples appeared
and later several boils on my leg. The
skin around the boils was at first
bright red, and afterwards became
darker colored. The clothing irritat-
ed the sores. The pain caused ner-
vousness and loss Of sleep. and the
itching was intense. After using vari-
Gus remedies for about six months
saw how person afflicted with skin
disease vas cured by using Cuticura
Soap and Ointment.
II bathed the sores with Cuticura
Soap and hot water and then applied
Cuticura Ointment and after about
six months constant treatment the
sores gradually healed, leaving the
skin soft and smooth. Cuticura Soap
and Ointment effected a complete
cure" (signed) H. A. Robinson, Feb
"a, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L. Boston"
Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
French Woman Writers Discuss
Case of Nine. Bloch.
Six to Two Against Woman Who Shot
Her Rlvai-various Opinions
on Crimes Of Passion and
Literature.

Paris.-Some French woman au-
thors have been giving their views on
the right of their sex to kill. Their
Nine. Bloch, who wrote books signed
with the name Of Frederic de Beau
lien and who shot and killed Mrs.
Bridgeman, who had won M. Bloch's
affections. From the prison Nine.
Bloch announced that she had re-
ceived "innumerable letters Of con-
graduation" and that many Of them
came from her sister authors. The
suggestion that woman writer's sym
pathized with Nine. Bloch's act moved
lie Miroir to make an inquiry. or the
eight women OF letters who gave their
opinion only two supported Nine.
Bloeh's action. The first OF this mi
nority, Nine. Marie de Vovet. writes:
Although murder inspired by jeal
ousy Is reproved by all in principle,
nothing Is more difficult to Judge In
the various forms 1t may take. The
best thing, 1t seems to me, is to treat
it with charity, thinking that before a
womans hand could seize a weapon
there must have been suffering enough
to constitute presumptive expiation."
Nine. Aurel. the other supporter of
Nine. Bloch. writes: IF rival had
dared to set me at defiance | believe
that should have done as Nine.
Bloch did. 1t Is none the less Il mis-
fortune"
AS for the six woman writer's who
condemn Nine. Blochs crime, more
than one finds that desire for self
advertisement. feeling that the ac-
tion would boom her books. had some
influence. on her mind. Nine. Daniel
Lesuer. the best known writer OF the
eight quoted. says:
81 hold that he who kills ought to
accept death; otherwise he is the
most cowardly of beings On this con.
dition only can vengeance to death
be clothed with any grandeur"
Nine. Jeanne Landre would have a
law passed that. except In cases Of
self defense. no acquittal should be
allowed when death has been caused.
She casts doubts m the sincerity of
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Ex-cONvIcT All EVANGELIST
To Help Other Men to New Lives
Work Of Alderman Burke OF
Philadelphia.

hiladelphia-William Burke, who
resigned from the common council
and then fled the city when he could
no longer meet blackmail demands OF
former prison cellmate in the
Charlestown (Mass) prison. leaving
behind written confession in which
he declared that up to his coming to
Philadelphia, about three years ago.
he had been a criminal ever since he
could remember, has become an evan
gelist.
Burke, since his return to Philadel-
phia. has been running cigar store
in which he had been established by a
business man whose interest was
aroused by Burke's published life
story.
Mr.. Burke will Join the Inasmuch
Mission workers. located in "Hell's
Half Acre." this city. and labor with
them to save wrecked lives.
Mr.. Burke made this announcement
the other day at the religious service
at Lemon Hill, when he responded to
an invitation given by Rev. DR.. James
B. Ely that he speak. He told the story
of his life, and said that since his re-
turn to Philadelphia he had received
hundreds OF letters from ex-convicts
lives as he had done his own. The let
ters: he declared. have induced him to
take up the work
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
HAS RIGHT TO KILL?.

all persons who look for advertise
ment In their profession.
Nine. Jane Catulle Mendes, widow
of the poet and dramatist, believes that
love may cause crimes of passion. but
cannot In any way excuse them. IL do
not see that modern literature is a fac
tor in multiplying these acts Of sav-
agery which seem to me to have their
origin In feebleness of hearts and
feebleness Of the CODE"
Nine. Rachilde argues that Ito COM
NIT the crime which was the motive of
the second crime required two peo-
ple;" then why kill the woman and
spare the man? Because she loved her
husband, the father OF her children !!
II that was 80 she ought to have for.
given. Literature has a broad back.
A true lover of letters would have had
the wit to fire In the air. II this form
of advertisement was absolutely nee
essary.
Nine. Valentine de Saint-Point, the
lecturer on "Futurism." has no sym
pathy with lenient verdicts In crimes
of passion. She says:
"A person who pretends to be acting
without consciousness Of what he IL
doing or under the influence OF mad
ness Ii a much greater social danger
than a conscious criminal. and as an
individual much more Insignificant"
Nine. Andree Corthis ls unhesitat-
ingly against Nine. Bloch. She says:
Il cannot understand love that has no
dignity. love that thrusts itself upon
and clings to its object. not this ex.
traordinary idea OF longing to keep
n man who fees from you. even II
scandal. force and murder are neces.
sary to hold him"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
WOULD GIVE GIRLS TRAINING
Dusseldorf Professor Advocates Com
pulsory Military Service for
Women.

Berlin.-Compulsory military service
for German girls is advocated by Pro-
fessor Witzel of Dusseldorf An army
Of nurses should. in his opinion. follow
each army Of male combatants, not
only to care for the wounded, but to
attend to everything connected with
food and clothing.
Every healthy German girl, says the
professor. should look on training for
this object as patriotic duty, and
the knowledge will be useful In the
home II It 10 not utilized on the bat,
tledeld.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Protected Both Ways.

Two conservative ladies Of old
fashioned notions were travelling In
the west and, becoming interested in
young girl on the train. finally asked
why she was making SO long jour
ney alone. They were greatly shocked
at her blithe explanation:
We'll. you see, my mother and step
father live at one end Of the journey,
and my father and stepmother live at
the other. They send me to each
other twice a year, SO there isn't a
bit of danger with four parents all
on the lookout"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Explains the Undertaker's Crouch.

Explains INC OnucTtdNST STouCHs
who is that fellow sitting bumped
up and muttering to himself out there
on the horse block?"
"Aw, that's Ezra Toombs, the under
taker." replied the landlord of the
Skeedee tavern. Hes feeling sore
over the way his business has been
going of late. You see, the doctor
gave Judge Feebles two weeks to live;
that was six weeks ago, and the judge
is up and around now and figgerin' on
marrytn' again. Every time Ezra
meets the doctor he asks him, How
about 1t, hey?' and they have a row.
And now he's sittin' out there watch
ing tramp painter gliding the wealth
er vane of the church across the
street. Ezra says, by Heck. he's about
ready to move away. things is so dead
here."-Kansas City Star
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Wise Young Man.

That was a very wise Cambridge
student of whom the London story
tellers were talking some time ago.
One of his college friends finding him.
self without funds, went to this Sol
omon OF students to borrow. He found
him in bed. Seizing him by the shout
der, he shook him.
Il say" he said, ARE you asleep?"
why do you ask?" Queried the
other. sleepily.
81 want to borrow sovereign"
YES" said the other, turning over
and closing his eyes. I'm asleep"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Reason Was Plain.

"My husband has deserted me and
l want a warrant" announced the
large lady.
what reason did he give for de-
serting your" asked the prosecutor.
81 don't want any lip from you. I
want a warrant. don't know what
reason he had"
81 think l understand his reason"
said the official feebly, as he proceed
ed to draw up a warrant.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
LONE PIGEON FOLLOWS TRAIN
For Three Years II Has Been Ma
king Regular Trips In
Iowa.

Maysville, la.-Every time a north
bound passenger train leaves Mays
Vile over the Great Northern coast
line a solitary pigeon leaves the sta
tion and accompanies the train for
three miles Railroad men say the
bird has not missed trip in three
years, and is as prompt as train Or
ders. 1t never fails to end its flight
when certain point is reached.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Call to Arms.

"Bang!" went the rlfles at the ma
neuvers.
10000" screamed the pretty girl
nice. decorous, surprised little
scream. She stepped backward into
the surprised arms Of young man.
"Oh," said she, blushing, 81 was fright
ened by the rifles. beg your par
DON"
Not at ALL" said the young man.
Let's go over and watch the artil-
lery."
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
SETS SHOE FASHION

one of the best OF foot coverings. soft
flexible and durable. Out OF a COM
bination OF these two the sole without
an upper and the upper without a
sole the modern shoe has been
evolved.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Absorbed.

A college professor noted for his
concentration of thought, returned
home from a scientific meeting one
night, still pondering deeply upon the
subject that had been discussed. AS
he entered his room he heard noise
that seemed to come from under the
bed.
rs there someone there" he asked.
absently.
mo, professor" answered the in
truder. who knew his peculiarities.
That's strange" muttered the pro-
fessor. 81 was almost sure I heard
someone under the bed"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Bio Difference.

did you have any osculatory ente
tainment at your party?"
No; cnly some kissing games"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Withstood> Miahty Shock.

Kittanning. Pa.-Thomas Schaeffer,
a lineman. had $4,000 volts of electric
ity pass through his body while repair
ing wires at the top of high pole and
still lives.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Timely Reminder.

I'VE are still mining ore. growing
cotton and manufacturing STEEL" said
the American host.
"Why do you tell me thatr" in
quired the foreign visitor.
II just want to remind you that the
country is producing something be-
sides politics."
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

Never Judge man by his coat; b
may owe the tailor.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
No Such AspersIon.

do you get stipend for your
weekly work."
"Nothin' like that git reglar
pay"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

Most OF our comforts grow up be
tween our crosses.-Young.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue;
much better thnn liquid blue. Delights
the laundress. All grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
His Point Of Vantage.
EA

The mayor of a small town was trys
ing a negro for abusing his wife. She
claimed he got drunk and tried To
beat her and she hit him.
The mayor turned to their little girl
and asked:
"Girl. was your father under the
influence of whisky when your mother
hit him?"
mo. sahI He was under the kitchen
table," she very quickly replied
Mack's National Monthly.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
kubeIik CHANCES Name.

Budapest.-Jan Kubelik, the violin
ist, has changed his names to Janos
Polda. The latter means citizen.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Official Scoring.

Official Scoring.
Should Blucher get the credit fol
winning Waterloor'
mo; that victory is properly cred
tied to Wellington. Blucher didn't re
neve him until about the eighth In
ming"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

God has placed the genius df WON
en- In their hearts. because the works
of this genius are always works OF
love.-Alphonse De Lamatina.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhammA
tiou, allays pain. cures wind collie, 2sc bottle
Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Usual Ono

Usual One
what Ii the latest thing which
Mrs. Cooke has In the way Of
pickle?'
81 guess It is her husband"