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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
The Attacks ON Mr.. Ha;nes.

And Mr.. Haines still processes to be-
lleVe that what was done in this matter
Was entirely In accordance with what
should be the guiding principle of pub
lie officials. In his letter he says: Il
want to ask the Watervill Sentinel
what there is about 1t that is wrong,
what ! have done that is not straight
ana regular as a citizen of Maine or as
eral' set
Which naturally raises the question
ana found another good thing to specu-
tate IN, he would temporarily cease to
be Governor and become in his dealings
Mo 49, M state lasf plain Mr. names
u ana goes after it? Certainly ii is to
pc hoped that. were he acting i'm his
private capacity under such circums tan
ces. ne would not be so careless as to
permit his private correspondence with
the state to be written upon the Gov
ernof official stationary. -WaterviIle
Sentinel. N
With all its buster and blab, what
has the organ of Pattangall been able
to bring against the record of Mr..
Haines, public or private, that is not
in accordance with the principles of
public officials as far above the pres
ent as Heaven is above the earth !?
Pattangall, as champion bronco bus
ter of the Democratic political corral.
persists in the pretense that he has
something of magnitude and impor-
lance against Mr.. Haines.
Have you analysed all that the
Sentinel has pretended to bring
against Mr.: Haines? 1t is as puffy
| and wind baggy as were the claims
of Democratic leaders two years ago
that they had discovered rottenness
in State affairs and, if given a
chance, would clean it out
You have seen how they have
swept things up--that is, how the Pat
tangall-Davis printing plant has
swept UP the States money.
| From everything the Pattangall or
gan has thus far shown, not a person
in Maine would think for moment
that Mr., Haines could be capable of
| putting up job to sell invaluable
state franchises to out-of-State cap
italists.
Isn't there about as much in the
indications of the last regular ses-
sion of the Maine Legislature as there
Is in the insinuations and pretensions
Of the Wateryille organ of Democrat
ic leaders against Mr.. Haines?
Isn't there more, great deal more
once more; we wonder Of Mr.
Haines would ever make the mistake
of paying s7S2.44 for a s7S.25 job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Who Are "Ths People 2v

The Portland Argus, after telling
Governor Plaisted's plan for local
option rum law, says:
us not that a reasonable proposition?
Does IL not accord with common sense E?
Does 1t not offer an Improvement upon
the ineffectual hypocritical and essen
tally immoral conditions under prohi-
bition, with its maintenance of a sump-
tuary law. which, it is admitted the
not have enforced? Which is to be
prefer honesty or dishonesty in the
handli-- OF this liquor problem"
Indeed it might offer Improvement
over the 'hypocritical and essential
" immoral conditions" existing in
some parts of Maine under Plaisted-
ism, if some one other than the ring
pledged to booze could administer the
rum laws after they are made.
And again. if ..the people" is gem
orally construed to mean those who
are in the employ of the booze trust
and those who want convenient booze
so that they may more easily make
public nuisances and public charges
of themselves, why then 1.-THE people"
don't want ANY law enforced.
If we may have our choice, we say:
For heavens sake give us at least n
little bit of honesty in place of the
present NAL administration of law
and daily brazen Demonstration of
dishonesty deceit and graft in hand
ling the liquor problem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Way Democrats Pay for Their Sal
aries.

Editor kennebee Journal:
If the Democratic orators now
pleading with the voters to return
them in office, are correctly reported
in the daily press, much of their al
legged reasoning is an insult to an in
telllgent people who are alive to the
real situation. For example. Gov.
Plaisted said in his Saco speech, I'VE
have reduced the State tax to four
mills, saving of nearly $780, 900"
Why didn't he say that last year,
1911, the tax rate fixed by a Demo-
cratic legislature, was six mills, for
which there was not the slightest ex-
cuse. 1t was simply a trick to pile
up surplus for use this year when
for campaign purposes the rate is
four mills. Instead of 100000 the
amount is about $$450.000. but what IS
$4,000 more or less to Co. Fred.
He also said, 1T is reported that the
prohibitory law is not enforced in
some localities and | believe it is
true" What a noble concession
when the wide open disgraceful con-
ditions of our cities universally con-
coded. Also the Governor said he
could not be held responsible for the
officials who failed in their duty, but
he did say two years ago that he
would enforce all laws with the
regularly elected or appointed officers
one wonders at the galvanized gaif'
of the man in appearing upon the
stump at all.
And Patt was to aid the Governor IN
"abolishing all useless offices and eX-
travagant salaries" And what have
they done? Nothing except to abo.-
ish the Office of assistant attorney
general and Patt has hired a mau
much of the time, ever since. And he
Patt, didn't ask to have his salary
cut. No, he still draws his $4,000 fol
the office TO which he gives what time
he can spare from making stuf1l
speeches, looking after the state
printing, editing the Sentinel, offieiat-
ing in the mayors chair his law
practice, and few other little JOBS
Senator Gardner is vociferating Wig
orously in vain attempt to show b
men In Congress never heard OF Ed
win C. Burleigh, and IF | couldn't df
more than he has done in Ia years, It
not ask to be elected Now really
Obadiah wouldn't you? II there are
any men In Congress, who never
heard Of Mr.. Burleigh. they belong Z
| that class who spend more time, II
their private business or pleasure, OF
chasing over the country trying K
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
caribou,s Advice to Auto Drivers.

Evidently the people of Caribou,
ike those of other places. are hav
ing their troubles on account of tile
recklessness of some automobile driv-
ers, as the local correspondent of the
Ranger News in the issue of Aug. Ia
sagely remarks: THE reckless dirk
ing Of autos on the streets should be
restrained. At almost any time one
may see a car come around corner
without 50 much as a sound of a
horn. Not so many days ago we had
a collision as a result of turning a
corner too quickly. Today as one Of
our young men was crossing the
street a car came up and it was only
by a quick jump something serious
was prevented The autoists should
remember that a little use of brake
and horn is better than summons to
court"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
For County Treasurer.
BERT P. STUART, Belgrade.


Tor Representatives, TO Legislature.
BYRON -BUYD, Augusta.
WILLIS Z. SWIFT. Augusta.
GORHAMi G.. CARR. Watsrvills.
FRED CYRn iWateryille.
CHESTER II. BEANIE. Gardiner.
JOHN NJ. EASTMAN Benton.
Clinton, Albion. Benton. Unity PL
EDWARD II. COOK. vassalboro.
twinslow, ,yassalboro CLASH :.
FEN B.aTkI0MPS0N, FarmingdaIs.
Chelsea, Fsrmingaale CLASP
CHARLES WELCOMES, China. pa
(WindsoF, Randolph, Pittston, China
.yss,is CLASH snf elI
DANA @. SKIisLdN. Halloweil.
(Hsllowell,a w. Gardiner. Manchester
Glass;
ARTHUR J. CHICK. Monmouth.
Monmouth, Litchfield, Winthrop
Glass;
ELLSWORTH e. PEACOCK, Read
field.
(Wayne, Readfleld, Mt. Vernon. Fay
cite, Vienna, Rome CLASP
FIRED A. SCRIBNER, Belgrade.
belgrade, Sidney Class)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Maine Gossip
The Golfers Proaress.


Bring. me two niblicks; also fetch the
iigger.
Five mashies.. twenty balls. and F..
yes. a cleek
I've found d pastime to improve my rlg-
ure,
Reduce my weight by several pounds
per week;
Give me gay verhlllion coat. that
may j be posed; some lemonade to
stand back and watch my muscles
-tauten grimly-
I'm going to golf.
Where is the tee? l only see the caddle
Agape to criticise my dubious play;
Where do YOU keep the stancc?-con-
found the laddie,
Why does he grin in that suspicious
way2
Now for stroke. With what serene
simplicity
'Tis done: swing, swish. a thud !.
that's all
I've hit the turf, not having the felicity
To hit the ball.
At last She rises in curve most gra-
cious
\ She falls i. beneath the shrubs
on yonder hill.
Bunkered O globule mocking and men
dacious,
Elusive. fraudulent pathetic pill,
Was 1t for this my language waxed so
That listening loiterers blushed and
turned aside?
Let not my friends reproaches be too
rigorous
They've never tried!
The London World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Lightning Strikes Barn-Cat and Kit
tens Escape.

During heavy thunder shower in
Canton. Monday afternoon, the light
ming is reported To have raised high
jinks. A large tree mean the butter
faetory was struck, and COW killed.
A barn belonging to EIlery Poland of
Ciibertvile was struck. damaging 1t
some and killing q valuable horse.
Fortunately the building did not catch
fire. A curious fact connected with
the incident was that cat and fam
lily of kittens were within about a
foet of where the lightning struck
and were uninjured, being as lively as
before. thus proving the old saying
that a eat has nine lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

Bangor Commercial: The fact that
Rev. Fred A. Snow is the only Prot
estant clergyman left in the limits of
Old Town and Orono, except Rev. @.
Collouue, the new aston of ST. james
Episcopal church. makes the demands
ON the pastor of the Baptist church
Of this city rather constant at times.
This was evident, Monday, when he
had three funeral services to handle,
one in the forenoon and two in the
afternoon. quite widely separated. The
use of an automobiles however, en-
abled him to meet~all three at the de-
sired hours and saved annoyance for
the friends OF the deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
THE CONNECTING PARALLEL IN THE
SAYINGS OF GOVERNOR PLAISTE

And so the governor-elect had promised any
thing and would rot promise anythingl And can't
prove that he did
Well, think CAN prove that during the
celebration in his honor, the evening Sept.
% 1910 Governor Plaisted with right hand raised to
heaven and eyes uplifted said:
with the clip of God promise enforce all
the laws the statute books of State"
During the address he said
a" have said othing in this campaign that I did
not mean, have made promises that shall
keep. | goi ng to be Governor /
want you to keep your eyes and if | don't
make good two years from ! want you to SO
at the polls" ~ -
Again he said
aft you don't want the laws enforced don't elect
me-"
phatic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Intelligent poa. This.

Rockland CourierGazette: Charles
A. Spear of the West Meadow road
owns a very intelligent collie dog
which does more errands. and does
them better. than any kid in the
ncigkborlloed. 4 few days ago he APP
peared at the home of Fred A. Sherer
bearing note which requested d cup
sul of buttermilk. The fluid was plac-
cd in a can and in due season arrived
ct the destination-nary a drop spill
ed, and no time wasted in idle gossip.
The collie acts regularly as mail car
rier, and does thousand and one 9TH
er things which makes him a price
less pet in the Spear family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

Mr.. Pattangall and Mr. Davis emphatic in their
stump declarations that Governor Plaisted
the people of Maine expect that he would enforce the
laws They say: P1aisted never said he would make
Maine dry covered bridge and defy anys
to prove it, They quote the governor-elee saying:
~ shall take The oath of Office governor of the
State of Maine unhampered by any pre- reelection
pledges. ! have promised nothing and shall promise
nothing"
We know that he las said
81 promi sed to enforce all the laws; | am
neither fool, hyp ocrite liar.'
And everybody in Maine that Governor
Paised has repeatedly declared his inaugural
dress to private conversations, in the open encourage
ment of law nullifcation of the boozers
that the prohibitory law cannot be enforced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Sebac,s Centennial.

Invitations are issued for the CEN
tennial celebration of Sebec at that
village Saturday, Aug, Path. Stacey c,
Lanpher will deliver the historical adj
dress. Other speakers will nc Hon.
John f. Spragueq president of the Pts
cataquis County Historical Society;
Hon. Wainwright Gushing and Judge
Edgar c. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
We Can't Help Saying Ii
Can't Impress Him.

Neither by word nor deed no book,
Nor the razor strap. we ween,
Can YOU tell Johnny not to look
On the apple when it's green.
Philadelphia Telegram.
Neither by pill nor powdered dope
Nor by the bracing draughts of rum
Can doctors give up any hope
When Johnny's filled his .tummy tum.
Youngstown Telegram.
Hot plates nor hot horseradish leaves
Nor mustard plaster ever reaches
Nor soothes nor heals that twisty place
Where Johnny stores the hard green
peaches.
Houston Post.
And when poor Johnny squirms in pain
With green apples iii his ''tummy."
There's naught can soothe him half as
quick
As being cuddled by his ''mommY"
Spoonihg son the Potomac pleasure
boats has been forbidden by the Wash
ington authorities. Well, the season Is
getting late anyhow.-Portland Press.
Maybe it cant be enforced, Lets
leave it to the personal liberty ex-
perts.
Did any President before ever veto his
own salary 2-Boston Globe.
Can't remember-but a would-be one
has been after a Carnegie pension.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a 8 r RIA


II was troubled with constipation and
indigestion and spent hundreds of dol
lars for medicine and treatment writes
G. III. Hines, of Whitlow, Ark. II went
IL st. Louis hospital. also to hospital
In New Orleans, but no cure was effect
ed. On returning home | began taking
Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tab
lets. and worked right along. J used
them for some time and am now all
right" For sale by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

church which was held at the home
of Mrs. X. e. l.. Farwcll, Thursday
afternoon. The exercises We're opened
by prayer by the pastor, Rev. b. f.
Pickett who had been invited to be
present. The regular program of bus
mess was first carried out. Then the
ladies remembered that Aunt Dolly
had announced upon her arriVal9that
this was her S0th birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
A Pointer for Maine Mosquito Vic.
Tins

An exchange says that the Essex
termination Commission is preparing
to start the cultivation of a plant
called Ocimum Viride, which is said
to be abhorrent to mosquitoes. Ac-
cording to the committeeman. the
merest sprig of the plant will Danish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
May the Rumor Prove True.

The Springvale correspondent of the
Sanford Tribune says that it is rum
ored that the Springvale Spinning
Company will enlarge its mill and pro-
ducing capacity to more than double
its present size, in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

The citizen who thinks he sees
that the Commonwealth poll
teal clothes are worn out and
yet holds his peace and does
not agitate for a new suit is
disloyai.- Mark Twain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
FURTHER DEMOCRATIC TAX DECEIT
MADE PLAIN TO PEOPLE OF MAINE

table printed in the Democratic campaign hand book shows the
direct State exclusive of school long
series of years The claim Zone mild
on the dollar for the year 1912 the lowest record
But this administration go record reducers by the
record of two years, not for 1912 alone.
The for 1911 exclusive of school oo3 ree ms)
the dollar. The table should therefore read follows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

The figures taken from the hand book put by the
Democrats shows that the Pasted average for years the
highest this generation The silly claim put forth by the Democratic
speakers newspapers deceive the people who do
is thus effectually fattened
When IS considered that the
the State treasury until the following this Democratic table
still Illuminating Thus shows that Gov Pasteds
ton had the of mills for the year and mills for
f0I average of 81 mills for the years deduct the
mills of school for each year. and the average for his adnnra
hon is 21z mills
Applying the rule Fernad administration average
is ~ mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Editor S Letter Box

The publication of a letter In this
department is not to be taken as an
endorsement of its views by the
kennebec Journal This column is
maintained for the discussion of
matters of general public interest
when kept within bounds of reason
and not of llbelous or abusive
nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

That is precisely what Frederick w.
Flaisted wants and that is what he
will eventually bring about if he is
allowed any hand in the affairs of
this State. Have you any desire to
give him another onnnrtnnitYo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
How the TronhIa start.

Constipation Is the cause of many all.
ments and disorders that make life mis-
cradle. Take ChamberIain's stomach
and Liver Tablets keep your bowels
regular and you will avoid these dis
eases. For sale by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

all mosquitoes from room or porch.
The plant is believed not to be HARM
full to human beings, although scien-
lists have not yet fully studied it's
qualities. If the plant will do what
is claimed for it. man should make
a mint of money selling il. at Maine
summer resorts during the vacation
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

The money William T. Haines has ac-
camulated has been used to keep the
Industrial wheels of Maine revolving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
Bethel Woman Celebrates s0th Birth
day

The S0tl birthday of Aunt Dolly Ty-
Ter OF Bethel was most happily cele-
brated at the regular meeting Of =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
IEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO.

Meetings at o'clock every second and
W. l.. HAYDEN, G. p.
C. Il. STEWART, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
ASYLUM LODGE NO. 20 REGULAR

meeting Friday evening at o'clock.
o. T.. FARNIIAM, N. @.
Il. +. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

TRINITY coMMANOERY, NO. z, x.
7. Stated concIaye at Masonic Temple,
Friday, Aug. Is. at 40 r. NJ All So
journing fraters are cordially invited.
MELVIN T.. SAMTEILEi, r. C.
THOS. II. BODGE. Recorder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

THE REGULAR MEETING OF SETH
Williams Relief Corps, No. IS. second
and fourth Friday evenings at 7.30 at q.
A. r. hall.
CLARE H. HARVEY, President Il
CARRIE ALLEN, Corps Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
ESTABLISHED 1925

Thursday, August IS, 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

For County Commissioners.
HENRY F. CUMMINGS, Manchester,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

For Register OF Probate.
RALPH w. LEIGHTON, Mt. Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

For Sheriff.
COLBY. GETcHELL. Watervills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. NJ.

s o'clock.
l.. G. HITCIIES. Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

For Judge of Probate.
HAROLD e. COOK, Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

For County Attorney.
WILLIAM II. FISHER, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-15

yassaIboro. Aug. IL.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-03-28

THE ROAD SHOULD BE N TO ELM
MATE CULvERrsA AS MUCH AZ POSSIBLE.
order to adjust the damages and to get
the proper location. 1t is q straight
forward business proposition in every
respect in all cases for the board to act
as viewers and for the best interests of
the township. county and state the
county commissioners should act in the
matter of locating. relocating or aban-
doning all roads.
Before any more money is expended
on the roads they should be carefully
Inspected to ascertain whether reloca.
ton of certain sections to avoid bad
hills. holes or the cost and maintenance
OF certain bridges and ~culverts could
not be eliminated. 1t is practically i'm
possible to change the location of a
o after any considerable improve
ment has been made upon it or along it
so the very best possible location should
be had before making costly improve
ments. Errors and permanent blum
ders may creep i'll and forever fasten
themselves upon the road and its users.
Worst of all. these errors become more
expensive with increased traffic and
are harder to change.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-03-28

IF BRIDGES MUST BE BUILT MAKE THEM
STRONG
or not and, it SO, select the proper loca-
ton and allow property owners only
actual damages.
Appointed viewers too often have
personal interests in the matter or no
interest at all. and one is as bad as
the other, and this largely accounts for
the location OF many of our roads over
steep hills when the grades could have
been entirely avoided by going around
the hill. The viewers seem to forget
that the bail Of a bucket is no longer
when it is down than when it is up.
specially if the private interests insist
upon following the section line. There
are miles Of these mountain grades in
Kansas which could have been entire
ly avoided had the viewers used only a
little horse sense.
The first cost and the continual main.
tenance cost on hundreds of bridges
and culverts could also have been en-
tirely eliminated if the viewers had
used Il particle Of Judgment in regard
to the economical location Of the road.
The law should require the county
board TO act as viewers on all roads.
and in counties where they have good.
live. progressive boards who have the
best interests Of the county at heart
they DO act as viewers in all cases. and
they have found that in the matter of
allowing damages alone it is a big saw.
ing to the county. to say nothing about
The economical advantages for all time
to come in having the road properly
located.
When viewers have been appointed
and bake their report the boards often
have to review the road themselves in