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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07


kingdom.
Ideas of this nature have lately re-
eeived some eneourag cement in th.
British press owing to the construc-
ton of Notifications on Borkum is
land and of military barracks at Em-
den.
Tactically. the entrance TO the Ems
like that of the Jade and the Weser.
is strong for defense against an at
tack from the sea. At distance OF
six to ten miles of the low F'riesiand
shore there extends a chain of sandy
islands surrounded by labyrinth of
banks and shoals, remnants of an an
Gent coast line through which access
to the Ems is gained by two channels
running close on either side Of the
fortified island of Boritum
Embden lies about 10 miles farther
up the estuary. AT mean tide YES
sells of 25 feet draft can reach the
port, which is situated on the east
bank of the river in the entrance Ia
the Ems-Jade canal.
Although the mouth of the Ems is
thus in many ways suitable for the
establishment of naval base. there
are some serious drawbacks 10 the
projeet
The fact that the western shore of
the estuary and the little island of
Rottum close to the main entrance
are Dutch territory. would make IL
ditiicult to insure the necessary secre-
ey regarding the movements of war
vessels; again. the deep water area in
the estuary is limited and extensive
dredging operations would be needed
to provide accommodation for mod
ern battle squadron. and it appears
whether the strategic
gain would he really commensurate
with the expense.
In the present condition Emden is
available as a base for torpedo yes
sells, and the fact that it is in COM
muIication by means of the Ems
Jade canal (Which is passable for tor
pedo boats, though not for the large
destroyers) with the naval station of
Wilhelmshaven gives peculiar scope
for the employment of these craft.
Ii appears not impossible that the re-
cent expenditure, on fortification and
barracks has been incurred rather
with a view to the protection OF the
harbor and cable stations against hos
tile raids, than to any intention OF
using the estuary as a base for Often
sive erations.-Christian Science
Monitor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Not to Be Trusted with Power.

Whe Washington Post. independent,
gives the Democrats in Congress some
wholesome advice which they would
do well TO follow. But everybody in
the country is by this time aware that
they win not. The attack on the poll
cy of naval Improvement is the latest
indication of the determination to
play poIities-do something to attract
attention and hold it for campaign
bluster. They are looking for some.
thing catchy with which to go to tho
people. But the people are rapidly
learning that the Democratic part,
cannot be trusted with power Demo
cratic leaders are good critics AM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

If there is an oldest citizen, any
whore in this State. smarter than our
own. Uncle Chen. We should like to
Know about him The 95th birthday of
1sbeh Leighton. SATURDAY., Jan y. was
observed without brass bands or other
loud flourish, but it was of inter-
est to Mt. Vernon community, and
his neighbors and many friends show
ed their good will and loving renem-
brance for Uncle Eben" ny personal
calls during his anniversary day and
by sending him 4 shower OF - birth
day post cards. For his years. Mr..
Leighton is young indeed ,and enjoys
excellent health. He spends but little
of mis- day in the rocking chair, heing
up and doing most of the time. En-
cry week day he closes with trip
from his home to thu post office, and
even then he leans hat lightly on the
gold headed cane presented to him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

That even their most ardent friends
are surprised and aggrieyed at the
way Democrats in the National House
are playing politics, is shown by the
following from Hearst's American:
The Democratic caucus of the House of
Representatives. has instructed the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs not to stand for
any new battleships this year.
This action is surprising and disap-
pointing. It should be promptly re-
seinded
The country is committed 10 a policy of
naval Improvement. It's prudence and its
pride are. involved in that policy. The
demand for Two new battleships year
has passed beyond the range OF serious
controversy. 1t has become the settled
demand OF conservatism. 1t chimes
with the universal desire for peace, and
for the power 10 make peace.
Upon the controlling party in the House
of Representatives this public obligation
is laid. 1t is imperative and unacceptable.
The nation could not trust party that
should prove to be deliberately false to
such a trust. A party that should refuse
10 provide defences for the country
would make itself indefensihle.
The Democratic majority in the House
is moving with the momentum of a mag
nifieent record. 1t has done great things,
and is in the way of doing still greater
things. 1t has escaped from faction and
confusion. 1t mas worked with Il STEADY
will and a firm hand
This caucus action is the first grave
mistake of the House Democrats. It WIS
ill-considered. il not accidental. 1t seems
to have resulted from dispute over an
appropriation for public buildings.
The mistake is doubly serious because
it exposes the Democratic party to eriti-
cism at what is supposed TO be its weak
est point. Sharp critics will say that the
Democracy is strong enough in domestic
and local affairs, but weak where vast
and far-reaching national interests are
concerned.
1t is impossible that the larger kind OF
Democrats can submit with unanimity
10 such a policy of perilous littleness. If
ii should stand uncaneelled. this action
would tend to split the party in Con-
gress and to subject its program to
crushing humiliation at the hands of its
| political opponents.
The caucus action should be reconsd-
cred. The House Democrats had better
not cripple the navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Some scientists are trying to make
petroleum edible by Transforming the
hydrocarbons into fatty acids and
blending them with glycerine. Ii is Of
little use. suppose the chemists sue
eeed in eoneoeting the new food and
making it digestible and palatable.
That would probably not solve the cost
of living problem, for the purveyors
Of kerosene and gasoline would pro-
coed to mark up prices-Portland Press.
And consider the explosive tempera-
ment such a diet might inject into a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
Editor S Letter Box

The publication of letter In this
department is not to he taken as an
endorsement of its views by the
kennebec Journal This column is
maintained for the discussion of
when kept within bounds OF reason
and not of a libelous or abusive
nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
Maine Gossip
Do You Remember Them?

Where are tile songs of Yesterday
Where are the tunes we used TO play
Where are the hits of other days?
Where are the girls we used to praise
Sweet Belle Malone and Dear Louise
Were wont to crowd the summer breeze
old Annie Rooney she WAS true,
So were Two Little Girls in Blue.
Down Went McGinty" made us roar
slide. Kelly, slide" get an encore
white Wings we loved among the airs
And climbing Up the Golden stairs.
after the Ball" and "Sweet Marie
once filled the world with harmony
And old Tara ra-boom-de-ay =
Where are the songs of Yesterday =
Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

| their promises look and sound we'll
but they always "slop over,
That is what Democracy is doins
| now. in national affairs as well as il
| Maine. The present administration il
| this State has made a record for con-
| tempt OF law, for over bearing disdain
| Of the right of those who stand better
| things. for mockery of those who work
for moral uplift, for derision of those
| who uphold law, that win not be for
| gotten in quarter of a century And
| this after more than that length of
time in which Democratic leaders have
been bitterly critieizing Republican
proclaiming what they would do if
given power
Democracy was at last taken 1T its
word. in Maine and given powcr-and
it has done things, but not a single
thing that il had promised. Ii has
however. so brazenly overlapped even
its own worst charges of notification
against Republicans, as to completely
disgust the public,
To the Democrats Of the National
House the Post says.
Safe and sane action by the Democrats
in Congress is the thing most needed
now, The Democrats are on trial The
country is watching them, to see how
T1eN act under TpEDDnSibilffV
carefully look after the governments
needs and then adjourn the Democratic
party will be in good shape Tor the presi-
dental fight. If the Democrats in Con-
sress run amuek and try to pass d lot oil
half-haked legislation they will weaken
the confidence of the people and their
campaign will be badly handicapped,
1t would be foolish for the Democrats
in Congress to try to act as substitutes
for the Democratic national convention.
The party as a whole, in national con-
yention. Will make the platform. The
Democrats in Congress cannot do this
work. and they should not try. In the
first place, they cannot pass any laws
that will give their party any advantage.
Ii they get bill through the House they
have no way of forcing il through the
Senate. And if il should get through the
Senate the President would veto it.
The Democrats have nothing to gain..
and much to lose, by trying to push
through partisan bills. In the first place,
place. they have no means OF knowing
that their party will approve of what
they may try to do. Why not let the
party i'm the national convention shape
the platform and state the issues? Then
the Democrats will know where they
stand, If the Democrats in Congress run
after every new fad and try to enact Il
into law the national convention viii be
embarrassed by confusion of alleged
issues and the people will reach the COLI
eluson that the Democrats cannot be
trusted with power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
eNeLANp,s PROVINCIAL CITIES.
Characteristics That Stamp Thriving
Communities Outside.

George Edgar, one of the "spiciest' of
English journalists. writes thus of some
English cities:
Yesterday I returned from prolonged
visit to several provincial centers. Apart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
We Can't Help Saying 1t.
Too Bad We Have to Do It,

Six ex-governors ON our lists
Records witiout daub-
Chamberlain. Conner and Burleigh;
cleayes and fernald and Cobb
Names to start the heart beats.
Lives Observation-Disclosures
Won't ii seem strange, at this years er
To add the name of Piaisted2
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AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 14t, r. G. A.
Nj. stated communication, Tuesday eve
ning, Feb. g. Work Il. A. degree. AL
soJourning companions are cordially IN
vitea to be present
ALBERT E. FOLSOM, w. NJ
w A LACK SON -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
Wednesday, February 7, 1912.

BEST are the humble souls that wait
With sweet submission 10 Ills will
Harmonious all their passions move.
And in the midst Of storms are still.
p Doddridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Hon. Albert A. Burleigh of Houlton,
has issued the following announce
ment to the Republicans of Aroos-
took county: in as few words as
possible / would announce my candi-
daey for State Senatorship from
Aroostook county. My life and politi-
cal views are well known TO you all.
Ny highest ambition is the develop
ment of this county. | earnestly hope
TO be able to cause the State to take
part in this development. We have
vast areas of rich farming land now
proftless that should be paying taxes
TO the State and furnishing homes fol
thousands of people. Believing that a
seat in the State Senate is the best
vantage ground for effort in this di-
rection. / am inviting my fellow Re
publicans to express their opinions OF
my candidacy and would be gratified
to hear from You at your convent
fence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
ROSE OF SHARON CHATTER. NO

~, q, 10. s. Stated meetings the first
Wednesday evening of each month sat
$50 All members sojourning in the city
are invited to attend
ELIZABETH r. MERRILL, w. NJ.
ELIZABETH a. THOMPSON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

That tuberculosis hospital is heeom-
ing, hourly, more of reality. Ac-
cording to a statement made at Port
land by one of the tuberculosis class,
private citizens stand ready to con-
tribute $4,000 ii Portland will provide
the land. The city council committee
on the matter will meet with the
Board of Overseers. Wednesday. eve
ming, to decide upon the site. =,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
KNIGHTS OF THE MAccABEES
Kennebec Tent No. IS. meets In Golden
Cross hall on first Monday of each
month at 745.
r. F. SMITH. Com.
EUGENE MERRILL R. K
Il. Ii. DUDLEY. r. X.

which an invading army might he Sc
eretly launched against tho island
kingdom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

about three years ago by the Boston
Post as Mount Sernan's "SeneX Sem
issimus" Throughout the winter Mr..
Leighton retires at 2. NJ, and starts
his fires between five and six \. NJ.
even these coolest mornings of the
coolest winter within his long reeol-
lection Between last Thanksgiving.
and Christmas he cut Two cords of
brentwood from the stump. When
that. and five cords of hard wood. are
sawed. he will take his usual spring
tonic Of splitting and housing the
whole pile without help. Mr.. Leighton
enjoys a good appetite. writes very
legibly, and reads the daily papers
with keen interest in news and infor-
nation. Any morning from spring re
fall he is up at four o'clock; works in
his garden which is always one of the
finest: is still good hand with
scythe and rake, and clears his gar
den patch and picks his apples all
alone. as early as any hustling young
man in town. While Mr.. Leighton's
hearing is somewhat dulled by age. he
is far from deaf; and his complexion
speaks of clean. frugal and temperate
living He never used alcohol in any
form. and INDUCES only in an ocea-
sionai complimentary cigar. In early
life he had several severe illnesses. but
for many years hardly a cold has
troubled him. When quite young he
worked for some time in Il shop in
Augusta; however, almost all his long
life has been spent i'll this his native
town He has always been respected
as an honest. Industrious citizen and
peaceable neighbor. Until the great
fire, in 1850, which almost wiped out
this whole village, Mr.. Leighton kept
a store; then he engaged in farming.
In 1880 he sold his farm. and built the
fine and comfortable house, slightly To-
Gated just above the village school
house, where his home has been since.
Mrs Leighton was born in Vienna,
| Is years later than her husband: her
family name was Carr. They We're
married Dec II. 1860. more than 81
years ago. OF their four children only
one is living; Mrs. Alice B. Tyler. who
is widowed and dwells in her parents
house. Her only son is Jarvis l.. Ty-
Ter. cashier of Peoples National Bank,
|, Pennington; his daughter, Maxine
Pierce, aged six, is Uncle Eben's
fourth generation. In politics Mr..
Leighton was first Wing, and in due
time became Republican. His first
Presidential vote was cast for William
H. Harrison: and this fall he hopes to
vote his party's National ticket for
| the nineteenth time. OF Mr.. Leigh
| tons eight brothers and sisters, four
| attained to so years or more. and his
! father to 81. We hope to celebrate
Uncle Ebens centennial in 1917, and
wish him "GodSpeed."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
ODD FELLOWS HALL, a
ASYLUM LODGE NO IN REGfu r.

meeting Friday evening at 100 O'Clock
Nork in Third degree, Friday evening,
Feb. 3. Refreshments.
o. e. FARNHAM. N. G.
E. F. WESTON. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Ideas of this nature have lately re-
eeived some encouragement in the
British press owing to the eonstruc-
ton of Notifications on Borkum is
land and of military barracks at Em-
den
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

iJEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. q.
Meetings at 7.So o'clock every second ana
fourth Tuesday.
". L. HAYDEN, c. p.
c. Il. STEWARr, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday Al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

r. 8. CApEN REBEkAH LODGE NO.
e. |. O. Q. Il. Meets End and 4th Wednes-
day evenings at 7.30 O'clock ~
NELLIE +. RACEIIFF. N q
SADIE f. METCALF. Rec. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Embden lies about 10 miles farther
up the estuary. AT mean tide YES
sells of 25 feet draft can reach the
port, which is situated on the east
bank of the river in the entrance In
the Ems-Jade canal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

u. o. G. c., MORRILL, COM.
mandery No. 326. Il. o. @. C. Regular
meeting second and fourth Tuesday eveu-
ings at TO o'clock at Golden Cross hall
PERLEY l.. WING, y. c.
IETTIE l.. WING, X. II.
w. L. CLOUGH, Il. X. Ii.
m-w-f
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-17

Sealed proposals will HE received by
the Loan Fund Commission of the city
and CountyTof Honolulu. M to ~
o'clock noon of saturday, February 3.
1912. at the office of T. II. Petrie. cor
ncr Fort and Merchant Streets. Homo
thousand, five hundred and twenty four
aud three tcnths lincal feet (55,524S).
or ten and hfty-two hundrcdth miles
OO.52), of highway, designated as Sec
ton :. oahu Belt Road, and extending
from the end of the present macada-
miaed road in Waialua District, through
Waianae Uka and Waipio Districts. to
the macadamized road at Kipapa Gulch
in the District of Waipio, city and
County Of, Honolulu, .....,,,,-.,.... ......
Proposals shalt he on forms furnish
ed by the Commission. IT II
Each bidder Shall state in his pro-
posal:
|. \ specified sum for which he will
furnish all labor. tools and material
except AZ specified to be furnished by
tn" city and County Of Honolulu and
the Loan Fund Commission, necessary
to complete the work In accordance
with the plans and specifications.
| >. The time within which he will
agree to complete the work.
Proposals shall he In sealed enve-
lope, addressed to II. II. Petric, Secre-
tary of the Loan Fund Commission
city and County of Honolulu, and
plainly marked on the outside, "Propo'
sal for the Construction of Section
lOahu Belt Road"
All proposals shall be accompanied
by a certified check, as provided for IL
the specifications. for IA sum equal t,
I'VE per cent go of the amount o
proposal
The Commission reserves the RICH
to reject any and all bids, and to waiv,
any defects.
Plans, Specifications and Forms cal
he had on application to the Enginee
of the Commission, Room 10, McIntyr
Building. A deposit of Ten Dollar
$4,000 will he required on each Sc
Of Hans and specifications,
ANDREW ADAMS.
Chairman, Loan Fund Commission
city and County of Honolulu.
5l36-1Ot g.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-17
WATERFRONT NOTES

LONDON. Dec. iS.-Arrangements
are being made, subject to ratification
by shareholders, for the acquisition of
oil the ordinary shares in the Union
Castle Line by the Royal Mail Line
and Elder. Dempster 4 Co. The de-
tails will be submitted to the share.
holders.
The feature Of the shipping amalGa
nation IL the enormous power of the
combination This is everywhere EN-
phasized. The combination comprises
five great lines and 3Oi vessels,
In the Kobe Courts the Pacific Mai
Co. is being sued for damages amount
ing to Y5S,3l0 with interest at 3 pei
cent. per annum from October End
1910, in respect of damage caused t.
a japanese steamer by collision with
the Siberia. The claim Is made NJ
of Y 15,Oi2 for repairs, YlO,s0O de
murrage, Y1S,OOO representing the de
creased value of the steamer as a re
suit of the collision, and about YlO,
900 consisting of various minor ex
penses.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-17
MOVEMENTS OF
MAIL Steamers
VESSELS TO ARRIVE


Thursday, Jan. 1s.
Hongkong via Japan ports--Tenyo
Maru, Jap. stmr.
Friday, Jan. 10.
kona and Kau ports kilauea,
stmr. E
Saturday, Jan. 20.
Hilo via way ports M auna Kea
stmr.
Sunday, Jan. Fl.
Maui, Molokai and Lanai ports -
Mikahala, stmr.
Kauai ports-Kinau, stmr.
Tuesday, Jan. 20.
San Observation-Disclosures NJ. N.
Wednesday, Jan. %.
Salina Cruz via san Francisco and
Standardization, An. s. s.
Hawaii via Maui ports - Claudine,
stmr.
Kauai ports-W. G. Hall. stmr.
Friday, Jan. 26.
Hongkong via Japan ports-Persla,
p. NJ. S. s.
Saturday. Jan. 81.
Hilo via way ports - Mauna Kea,
stmr.
Sunday, Jan. %.
Maui. Molokai and Lanai ports -
Mikahala, stmr.
Kauai ports-Kinau, stmr.
Monday, Jan. 80.
San Francisco-Mougolia T., NJ s,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-17

placed in sealed envelope addressed
to r. II. Pctric, Secretary. and plainly
marked on the outside, Proposal FOR
Pohukaina School Bdilding."
All proposals shall he accompanied
by q certified check as provided for In
the specifications for Il sum equal to
FIVE 90 per cent of the amount OF
the proposal.
The Commission reserves the right
TO reject any and all bids and to waive
any defects.
Plans, specifications and forms may
he had upon application to II. l.. Kerr,
Architect of the Commission, rooms
3I2-aid McCandless Building, Honolulu.
A deposit of Ten Dollars $4,000 will
be required on each set of plans and
specifications issued
ANDREW ADAMS.
Chairman. Loan Fund Commission,
city and County of Honolulu.
5l36-10t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-17
VESSELS TO DEPART



Kauai ports-W. G. Hail. stmr., d
p. m.
Friday, Jan. 10.
San Francigco-Tenyo Maru, Jap.
stmr.
Kona and Kau ports-Kilauea. stmr.
noon.
Hawaii via Maui ports - Claudine.
stmr.,- 5 p. m. .....
Tuesday, Jan. 20.
IIilo via way ports : Mauna kea,
stmr, 10 q. m. r>.t. .H r..
Maui, Molokai and Lanai ports
Mikahala, stmr., y. m.
+. KOna aud Kan ports-Kilauea, stmr..
noon.
Kauai ports-Kinau. stmr.. p. M
San rancisco-Lurline. NJ. N. s. S.
,au... Do. Thursday, Jan. rs.
Kauai ports-W. G. Hall, stmr, 3
y. IA. -,s.--r s-.... .rrrs'. .a..r r..s'.- r....
Friday, Jan. &c.
Hawaii via Maui ports - Claudine.
stmr., p. m.
San Francisco-Persia, p. NJ. S. S.
Monday. Jan. 20.
Hongkong via Japan ports Mon
golia, i. NJ. S. s.
Tuesday, Jan. 80.
Vancouver and Victoria - Mariana.
CA. s. s.
Hlo via way ports - Mauna Kea,
stmr., 10 a. m.
Mani, Molokai and Lanai ports -
Mikahaa, stmr.. p. m.
Kauai ports-Kinau, stmr., p. m.
Wednesday, Jan. 81.
San Francisco Wilhelmina, NJ. N.
S. s.
Australia and New Zealand ports
Zealandia, CA. s. s.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-01-17

Sealed proposals will he received by
the Loan Fund Commission of the city
and County of Honolulu, up to ~
"cl".k loon of Saturday. February B.,
u re, at the office of r. II. Petrie,
Secretary, corner Fort and Merchant
Streets, Honolulu, for the construction
of Reinforced Concrete School Build
ing on End Street, between Keawe and
Coral Streets, Honolulu.
Proposals shall he on forms furnish
ed by the Loan Fund Commission