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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Senator La Follette's Breakdown.

Washington dispatches say that
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette of Wis
eonsin, progressive Republican candi-
date for President is expected soon TO
start on a trip abroad of at least two
months, because of nervous collapse.
At Progressive headquarters it is stat
ed that the senator's breakdown, due
to oyerwork, is complete and that his
friends will insist that he go away and
make no attempt whatever to give his
attention to public affairs. The sena-
tor has declined to regard his Presi-
dental campaign as closed and no
doubt hopes and intends to re-cnter
the Senate and political field before
the Chicago convention. but his friends
advise him that it viii be time enough
to think of the future when he is re-
stored to health.
The effect Of La FolIette's temporary
withdrawal bids fair to be more i'm
portant in the Senate than in the field
of national politics. Even with La
Toilette in his seat it is likely that the
Newlands resolution to enlarge the
committee on finance would stand
small show of passing. because of the
split in the progressive ranks. As to
Senator La Fotlette's need of rest the
newspapers have reason to believe that
he is overtired IN mind and body His
denunciation of the newspapers as
corrupt. and enemies of public welfare,
was the product of overweight nerves
and one of the warnings of overtasked
nature. 1t was not the normal verdict
OF Senator LaFollette, or his manner
OF reference to his friends.
The newspapers are inclined to treaf
the senator's utterance with a gener.
GUS regard TO their own understand
ing of the condition of man who hal
kept his body under the whip ant
spur Of an iron will In calm and bal
anced mood Senator LaFollette FRoul,
ase0enixe that the neWspa pefs are con
eeaiing nothing They represent al
classes Of readers and all shades q
opinion. II II the newspapers bushes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
A Shameless Proposition.

If Peter c. Hams, Jr., is restored
to the army and rank it will be high
time for honorable officers who are
not towards to resign No respectable
American soldier ought to be required
TO greet as equal not to say superior,
a man who, for any cause. would
shoot down in cold blood an unwarned
and unarmed man. One of the most
eowardly murders in memory of the
present generation was the killing of
Annis, on the excuse of "unwritten
Java pretense as to the value of
the affections of a characterless wo-
man. if suspicious had been first
proven.
1t was enough that Hams escaped
the electric chair: it was too much
that he was pardoned; it would be a
lasting disgrace if his army rank is
restored. Known and widely adver-
tised towards are not the sort to es-
tabiish good reputation for the
American army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Weather Forecastina.

Perhaps some of our farmer friends
might enjoy some interesting tests of
the usefulness of the following from
the Christian Herald Almanac. if not
real benefits:
The following formula of weather
signs was adopted by the Farmers
CLUB of the American Institute. some
years ago, and it has been found to
give satisfaction. l. When the tenn
perature falls suddenly, there is a
storm forming south of you 9. When
the temperature rises suddenly, there
is storm forming north of you. 3.
The wind always blows from a region
OF fair weather toward a point where
storm is forming. 4. Cirrus clouds
always move from a region where
storm is in progress to one of fair
weather. 5. Cumulus clouds always
come from a region where a storm is
forming. s. When cirrus clouds are
moving rapidly from the north or
northeast. no matter how cold it is,
there will be rain within twenty-four
hours. Z. When cirrus clouds are
moving rapidly from south or south
east there will be -hailstorm on the
morrow, If it be in the summer. and
IL II be in the winter there will be
snow. s. The wind always blows
about storm in circle; when it
blows from the north. the heaviest
rain is east of you; if ii blows from
the south, the heaviest rain is west of
you: IL it blows from the east, the
heaviest rain is south 8. The wind
never blows, even moderately, I'M
less rain or snow is falling within
radius of 1000 miles. 10. Whenever
heavy frost occurs. storm is forming
within 1000 miles north or northwest
OF you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

him as their representative in Con-
gress, particularly qualify him for
the position to which he now aspires
and we believe these things will have
"a strong and convincing influence
with the voters. The two Maine men
who lately for so long a period and
with such distinction served in the
Senate, received in the House the
initial training that enabled them at
once upon entering the upper branch
of the national legislature to assume
a commanding position, to the infinite
honor of the State which sent and
kept them there. This principle OF
retaining in office a public servant
whose ability and worth have been
established has always characterized
the Republican party of Maine, and
upon this account in particular We
should expect Gov Burleigh's can
didacy to be received with especial
favor To send him to the Senate
now would be the deserved promotion
of q public servant whose proved
ability, honorableness of character
and straightforward party loyalty
merit him this distinction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Tariff for Politics Only.

| doWell Courier Citizen, Rep)
The Springfield Republican is OF
! opinion that the country will sustain
the party forcing a downward revision
of the tariff, especially on iron and
steel, regardless of the intrinsic wis
dom or unwisdom of the cut in the
duties. Very likely that's true. It is,
| at any rate, what Congressman IN
derwood believes to be true. And the
main reason for revising that schedule
downward is the rather unworthy one
of making votes. rather than that of
making a real industrial improvement.
No matter about that-make the
votesi For the country, having parted
temporarily with its wits when the
tariff is spoken of, stands ready to
sustain whatever party forces revi-
sion downward On with the dance,
thef1-and let's have it over with as
soon as possible if we've got to have
it. Every twenty years or SO the same
old thing has to be played over again
to convince new and enthusiastic
generation-not to mention certain re-
spectacle old parties like the Spring
field Republican, eighty-seven years
old possessed of all its teeth. The
craze never lasts long. The humor
dies out of it very soon. Certain in
equalties that the Republican man
ayers in their consummate folly have
sought to defend as vital excellence
will be remedied-and a whole lot of
work beyond that will be done that
must be undone with painful slowness
in the ensuing years. 1t is always So
Republican folly, in the end, begets
Democratic folly, and the country al
ways decides after due trial that the
latter is worse. It's a choice between
excessive protection standards of
wages and living and inadequate pro-
lection standards of wages and liv-
ing. Possibly if we could only hold
on long enough to get acclimated to
the reduced condition we shouldn't
mind it as much as we think-but we
never have been able to hold on yet.
and probably never SHALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Coming Events

Feb. S-Excelsior, New Sharon.
FEB. i0-Aroostook Pomona, Westlield.
FEB. l0-cumberlapd Pomona with Cor
ham Grange.
Feb. 10-Knox Pomona with Mt. Pleas
ant Grange. Rockport.
Feb. 3-Cumberiagd and AndroScuggin
Union Pomona, Caseo
Feb. IL, Kennebec County Christian En-
deavor Convention, WinsloW
Feb. 1iEKennebec Pomona, Monmouth
Feb. H-No. Waldo Pomona, Jackson.
Pomona with Mountain View Grange,
West Eden.
Feb. 27-E. Kennebec Pomona, River
side
March Especial Election of State SEN
ators in Androscoggin and Waldo Coun-
ties.
March educational Civic Federation,
Washington, D., G.
March 7-Somerset County Veterans
and Ladies' Auxiliary. Skowhogan
March ll-Special Election OF state Sell
ators in York County.
March 15-State Board Of Trade, Au-
gusta
March 2o-speciai Session of Maine
March s7-Maine Methodist Conference
at Lewiston.
April S--East Maine Methodist Con-
ference. Rockland.
April 10-State Republican Convention,
Bangor.
June 5-G-Division Encampment, Sons of
Veterans, at Gardiner
June s5-6-Maine Division, Sons of Vet
Grams, Bangor
June is-National Republican Conyen.
ton. Chicago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

to give all that is worth giving, good
or bad, in the line of news, and main
tain their political position by editorial
Interpretation of cause and effect
Demagogue and statesman have equal
opportunity in public utterance through
the news columns, but editors reserve
the right to point out the good and the
bad to any of their readers who have
not time for study of public questions,
Thus are shams and false doctrines ex-
posed.
Senator La Toilette in calmer mo-
ments must realize the generosity
with which his views and policies have
been hung up before all classes of
readers. Failure to do so would place
him in little skiif ON the same river
with Gov Wilson. But. as we said
before, Senator La Toilette needs @
physical and mental dest, then the
world will look as big and round as
ever, and her newspapers as clean and
earnest for progress and uplift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
FRA NkTIN
WILTON.

Hon. e. y. Blanchard was a business
caller at Pennington, Saturday.
Mrs. G.. L. Allen, who has been sick
the past few weeks, is somewhat i'm
proved.
Norman Green is i'm poor health and
confined to his home much of the
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Calson of Red
stone, n. H.. were the guests of rela-
tives in Wilton, last week.
II. l.. Aldrich, Frederick Potter and
Richard Keep attended the Boys Con-
ference at Waterville, last week.
The first horse trot for the winter OH
Wilson lake occurred. Saturday after
noon. There were three races on the
card. Frank Colburn's horses were
first in each race Best time for the
quarter, 32k seconds There was a
rather small attendance
The T.. w. Woodnan Post, G. A. r.,
has started movement for u soldiers
monument in Wilton village 1t is the
plan of the Post to erect this monu-
ment on the public square at the head
of Main street and opposite the town
hall. Dennis Adams and w. RI. Cham
berlain, two veterans of the Civil War
are circulating papers for funds and
having good success. The citizens of
Wilton are enthusiastic in the matter
and the present indications are that
they will be liberal In their support of
the movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Candidate for State Senator.
(Aroostook Times. Houlton.) J

On page one of this issue is the an
nouncement of Albert A. Burleigh of
this town as a candidate for Senator
from Aroostook county.
As is already known the conditions
under which candidates are to be
nominated, differ from what has been
the law for many years and under
the direct primaries, puts a different
complexion on the methods of nomi-
mating candidates for a political office:
In the case of State Senator it has
always been the custom in nominating
the three senators from AroostooS
county one, each from the Northern.
Central and Southern sections of the
state. but under the direct primaries
this is changed, and as each voter has
the privilege of casting his ballot for
three senator's, he may, if he choose,
vote for all three from Houlton as is
makes no difference whether they are
from the same or different sections of
the county.
In Albert A. Burleigh. Houlton as
well as all of Aroostook county feels
just pride, for probably no man who
ever came up for political office is
better known to everyone. Born in
the neighboring town of Linneus, and
moving to Houlton later, he has al
ways been identified with the growth
and upbuilding of the Garden of Maine.
His experience as county commits
sloner, as collector of customs. as
president of the Bangor q Aroostook
Railroad and his work at its inception,
and the untiring efforts exerted by him
in its building and extension. makes
his experience such that he would
make a most able representative in the
State Senate. and every citizen of
Houlton as well as Aroostook county
would be assured that his efforts for
the betterment of the county. the
adoption of laws which would mean
much to this section would be exerted
in the right direction.
His position on the prohibitofy
law is the same as the vast majority
III Aroostook county who gave $500
plurality last fall to have the State
retain This important law upon it's
statute books as it stands and from
what the outlook is at the present
time regarding what will be done at
the special session of the Legislature,
ii means that Aroostook county will
need men who will work and exert
their influence in the right direction.
In word 1T seems to us that in Al
pert A. Burleigh, the county would
have a man who with all the vast ex-
perience which he has had, would be
one Who would do all in his power for
the promotion of the county's interest
without any danger of being swayed
by the many influences under which
every representative of the people at
Augusta are subject to, and thus be a
credit and an honor to this, the largest
county in our State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
SAGADAHOC.
BOW DOM.

NoRTH-Samuel Batcheider of Rich
mond was visitor, Sunday, at the home
of his brother, w. c. Batchelder.
Schools in town closed, Friday. except
those which had time to make up. For
the first time in many years the Wood
school had no name on its roll of honor.
because of the severe storms and drifts.
In the Starbird school, taught by Wes-
ton Allen, Wallace Rideout had not been
tardy or absent for the term,
katherine Small attended the drama at
Bowdoinham. last week. given by the
High school Seniors. and while there was
tie guest of Miss Mildred Reese.
Ida Allen has not been able TO attend
school at Litehfieid for week or two.
on account of Illness.
Henry Small is very feeble and has not
been out of doors since Christmas. Be-
side his lameness he is suffering from
wearing cough
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Let Us Laugh a Bit.
Very Ignorant.

Shortly before his death the late
Chief Justice Fuller presided at a
church conference. During the prog
ress of a heated debate a member
arose and began TRADE against uni
versities and education. thanking God
that he had never been corrupted by
contact with a college.
DO | understand the speaker thanks
God for his ignorance? interrupted
the Chief Justice
We'll, yes, was the answer, YOU
can put it that way if you want to-
All | have to say. then" said the
Chief Justice. in his sweetest musical
tone, lis that the member has a good
deal to thank God for Hampton
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Editorial Comment
Gives General Satisfaction.
(Rockland Courier Gazette.)

The Courier Gazette believes that
very general satisfaction will be felt
throughout the state by the an
nouncement that HON. Edwin c. Bur-
leigh is to come before the primaries
as Republican candidate for United
States Senator. There will doubtless
be other candidates-Judge Powers is
already duly announced in this con-
neetion-and the voters of the party
will have every opportunity for fair
expression of preference: but it
seems to US that Gov. Burleigh's long
experience at Washington, his thor
ough acquaintance with the principles
|of national legislation, his demon
|strated loyalty TO the immediate con-
stituency that for fourteen years KEEP,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Enterprise GRANGE.

Following was the program for En-
terprise Grange, Feb. 3: Music, Flor.
ence Brown; reading, e. r. Stewart;
conunorum, Hazel Libby; reading
Fern Webber; question, Clifton Tooth.
aker; conundrum, Hazel Passmore,
story, C. S. Libby; eonundrun, Minnie
Stewart; story. n. H. Shelton; conun.
drum, G. Dixon; story, Pearl Perry
reading, Mrs. N. Fl. Shelton. reading
Mabel Stanley; reading, Bessie Clark
reading. Grace Brown: reading, Myr
tie Dixon; story, NJ. S. True: reading
Ds-A. Stewart; closing thoughts, Flor
ence Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
An Evasive Answer.

A lady. sending a new servant to
answer the doolbell said:
IF anybody asks if l am in, give an
evasiye answer.
The servant soon returned.
who Was it?' asked the mistress.
"a gentleman who wanted to see
you, ma'am, and / gave him an eva
sive answer"
What did you say"
Il asked him if his grandmother was
u monkey National Monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

| Prisoners of the Mexican rebels were
| put in saloon for safekeeping, which
suggests that the crying need OF the
hour at Oeeoquan is canteen.-
Washington Post
Now if any good use could be in
vented for a saloon in time of peace!
1t is stated that wet lands that can
be reclaimed in the United states
amount to S0,000,0o0 acres. Irriga-
ton and drainage are good running
mates, and the drained lands will
not be second in fertility.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
And when some genius invents a
means of draining the wet lands upon
the arid lands. then. maybe, some one
will discover the little trick of grow
ing hair on bald head.
The employers ought not to be held
responsible for the way the employees
spend their money.-Lewiston Sun.
We wouldn't care to support your
opinion until you're bit more definite
about whose money is spent.
Wisconsin is going to try to solve
the high cost of living problem by
opening cooperative stores. What will
the middleman do for living after
he has been eliminated Boston
Globe.
Well. if the operation lower prices.
fta'II baya n t,atfar abslDaa than some
of the rest of us do now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Severe.

The monks, for that in a moment of
levity they had danced and sung sun
dry airs from the latest musical COM
edy, were being reproyed by the supe-
rior of their order.
Monsignor was particularly severe
that day.
You have acted more like broilers
than friars!" he declared. Which was
in a way unjust, for the monks were
much better actors than that.-Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Money Makers.

Gracious" exclaimed the kind old
lady to the besgar, are they the best
shoes you've got"
why. lady" replied the candid beg
gar, could Yer imagine better ones
full dis bizness? Every one o dem
holes means nickels an dimes ter me-
Catholic Standard Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

Heavy. impure blood makes muddy,
pimply complexion. headaches, nausea,
indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak,
pale. sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters
makes the blood rich, red, pure-restores
perfect health.
Stops itching instantly. Cures piles.
eczema, salt rheum, letter itch, hives
herpes, scabies-Doan's Ointment At
any drug store.
For a mild, easy action of the bowels.
a single dose of Doan's Regulets is
enough Treatment cures habitual con-
stipation. % cents a box. ASK your
druggist for them.
''Dr. Thomas Electric Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
Group Has been used with success in our
family for eight years. Mrs. l.. White
acre, Buffalo n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

This is the season OF the year when
mothers feel very much concerned over
the frequent colds contracted by their
children, and have abundant reason for
it as every cold weakens the lungs, low
ers the vitality and paves the way for
the more serious diseases that so often
follow. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is
famous for its cures, and is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Voices Of the State Press.

News from Washington indicates
that Obadiah isn't worrying about Mr..
Burleigh's candidacy That's right.
There are some things so far beyond
ones control that it isn't worth while
Maine will never retain in the United
States Senate one so far misguided
III regard TO our Merchant Marine as
Is Obadiah.-Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
We Can't Help Saying 1t.
"WaterviIIe WiIlie's" Forte.

Reporting is another thing
That little Willie does;
Come on and see the wheels so round
It's fun to watch 'em buzz!
But though he lands upon the job
In manner quite enthusing,
This saving State and city. too.
Appears somewhat confusing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Thursday, February 8, 1912.

How calm, how beautiful. comes on
The Silly hour when storms are gone;
When warning winds have died away,
And clouds beneath the glancing ray
Melt off and leave the land and sea
Sleeping in bright tranquility
Moore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Regularity.

Il hear YOU have taken your son out
LOT college and put him in the office
Yes" rs he attending to business
pretty regularly?'' Fairly so. Only
once or twice has he failed to get to
the office in time to go to the matinee
ashington Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

vices at the Free Baptist church,
Sunday.
Miss Ethel Pulls was the only pupil
that did not miss u day during the
term of school just closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
Caught.

Mrs. Brown-"Mrs. Jones has the
worst habit" Mr.. Brown-"What is
lit. dear?" Mrs. Brown-"She turns
around and looks back every time we
pass on the street." Mr.. Brown
How do you know she does Judge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
MONTvILLE.

CENTER-George c. Carter was the
subject of an operation for appendici-
tbs, in Belfast, last week
Bert Tenney split his left thumb
with an axe at NJ C. Gordon's, Fri
day. The wound was closed with
three stitches.
George l.. Edmunds got a bad cut on
his left hand while gathering brown
tail moth nests, the first of this week.
Clark and Ruth Hustus of Unity
were recent guests of their sister, Mrs.
Geo. A. Choate
Alvin Rackliff of Washington was a
Sunday guest of Charles Littlehale.
Frank E. Tobie and family of Col
ton, S. D.. We're at w. B. Jaquith's,
Friday.
Eden Choate had bad hemorrhage,
Saturday,
The remains of Paris Smith. a for
mer resident of Montvilles and "a son
of Thomas Fl. Smith were brought
here from Allston, Mass, last week.
Funeral services were held, Thursday,
at the residence of Mrs. H. E. RAM
say. nterment at Mount Repose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08
WALDO.
FREEDOM.

SoUTH-D. II. Clark visited, Satur-
day and Sunday. at Brooks.
Sam Hussey is working for l.. II.
Bowler
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Ward visited,
Sunday, Mrs. ]. II. Black in Palermo.
Mrs Fred Jordan and daughter Wis.,
tied, Sunday. Mrs Ralph d. Young.
Bert Swears went to Branch Mills
the past week with load of shaved
hOODs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

No notice whatever will be taken %
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-08

The Friends Quarterly meeting will
be held, Saturday and Sunday. Feb.
3 and 4, at Winthrop Center. There
viii be no service at the Friends
church on the Lake road, Sunday.
Feb. 4.
Miss Sadie Farnham, who UNDER
went a very critical operation at the
Augusta General hospital, Friday. is
reported to be convaleseing.