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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
HAS BEEN IN THE WEST.
Another Maine Man Who Has Had
Enough of It-Maine's opportun-


Editor Kennebec Journal:
Your correspondent in your issue of
Sept. "A. Mr. Moore. who Longs for
the West" should endeavor to get
there as soon as possible and not try
to bring discomfort and misery on 9TH
ers by endeavoring to make them
think the West better country than
the East. | say endeavoring as sup
pcse that is what he was trying to do
although from what he admits in his
letter he could not say much worse
against the West, as re admits that it
took him % years of work of the most
strenuous kind TO win OUT in that
country. He also admits that an en-
ployer of labor of whatever kind has
no say in the matter of fixing the
wages of those he employs. also that
working men are not wanted nor en-
eouraged to go there These state
ments and also the fact that almost
everything grown there has to be
shipped thousands of miles to market
is enough to convince even a simple
minded man that the West cannot be-
gin to compare with the older settled
East. | have, been in the West, too,
and could a tale unfold of the hard
ships and privations looked on as per-
fectly natural there. but undreampt
of here. The only advantage of the
West is this. that the farmers there
cooperate in selling their stuff, for the
very simple reason that they couldn't
possibly live at all if they didn't and
/ suppose when the Fastener is
crushed and robbed some more by dis
honest eomission rogues and Others. he
will cease talking cooperation and be-
gin to act a little along that line and
when this comes, all classes, from the
professional man down to the hum
blest laborers will benefit and get the
necessaries of life for far less than it
now costs them. But the middleman
will go to the wall and the sooner the
better for al concerned. If little of
the money and effort now used in the
working of our experiment stations
were spent in looking up and prose-
cutting the willy commission man it
would improve conditions all round.
CHARLES o. ELVIN.
East Readfield, Sept. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
CONGRESS of EARN Women.

The last of this month, Oct 21-25
is to be held an international congress
of farm women, at Lethbridge, Alder
ia, Canada. The objects of the con-
gress, as set forth in the constitution.
are to improve the financial, physical
social and spiritual conditions of ag-
rieultural homes.
Let us welcome this movement as
one more indication of the uplift in
ruraI affairs that is to be credited,
largely with the back to the land
movement" More and more the old
city inclination TO sneer at the farmer
as "hayseeder," is turning to respect
ana envy. The farmer is 1T" today,
but he will never reach the apex until
he recognizes, everywhere, that the
farmers wife is the main spoke in the
wheel. The long day drudgery must
give way to reasonable and health con-
serving proportions. and the farmer
and his wife together take that recre-
alton and relaxation that means re-
newed and strengthened social and
family ties, love of home and pride in
| occupation.
The Survey says of the international
congress:
| at aims to understand more com
ple.ely the significance of the farm &c
| the life of the nation and the dignity
| of the position of the farm woman as
| co-worker in the most potential ane
reaching of the national indus
| tries; to increase conservation of ener'
/ gy through intercourse and obserya
ton of processes; understanding o
| modern appliances and education II
scientific management of work; t
| further develop the home through con
ference with authoritative experts OF
dairy methods poultry culture, kitchen
gardening. improved methods of equip
ping the home, problems of nutrition
children's welfare, industrial educa
ton, including home economics, the IN
crease and proper use of leisure, an
the stimulation of social intercours
in rural communities. This organize
ton stands also for more genera
state of national support and encouI
agement of institute and extensio
work among farm women"
Springing out of the internation'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
otnCefety,
ADDiE r. n. BROOKS,
Augusta, Me-, Sept. 80, 1912.

Thanks That helps; for, be il
toned Influence who are using that
influence in attempt to put a muzzle
on the Kennebees Journal A man
from neighboring town called on the
editor a few days ago to protest
against the Journals continued out
spoken war on the liquor traffic. And
that man claims to be a temperance
man and believer in prohibitory
law. His excuse was that the Jour
nal is making enemies among those
who drink or favor a license system.
Our reply was, that if our friends
who do. not believe as We do are SO
narrow minded and prejudiced that
they are unwilling to have the truth
circulated in their families, they are
the ones we wish to reach with some
thing besides rum literature. If they
are offended, let them go, for we shall
never take the side of the liquor evil
for the sake of anybody's friendship.
We hope, however, to discuss this
great question so frankly and fairly
using nothing but the exact truth. 81
far as we are able to inform our.
selves. that only the far-gone victir
of the habit, or the paid tool of the
booze business, can honestly take of.
Tense.
We are CONVINCED that the en-
tire world is aroused TO the hideou'
growth of the liquor and drugs eyi
as IL never has been before.
We are SURE that commercial an
Industrial enterprises never were s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
Let's Chop Off Booze VOLTS Tail.

Editor kennebec journal:
am instructed by the Augusta
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union to voice their appreciation
of the fine editorials along tenn
perance lines which have APP
peared in your paper.
We are glad you have taken
advantage of the great opportun-
ity that the public press gives to
further the best interests OF
Christian citizenship. ns4 lass
We wish to thank you and give
you a word of good cheer and
encouragement in your work for
the cause of right.
Sincerely,
ADDiE r. n. BROOKS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

Maine Gossip
Pas Management.

Funny thing bout pa N ma
Lots o. times I've noticed it,
Pa, he'll asst her what she thinks
Bout some thing. Men ma, she'll sit
Still as mice, the longest time,
Thinkn' hard as hard can be.
Men she'll say what she thinks best,
Just as far as she can see
Men pa, he'll laugh.
Pa. he'll laugh. m. tell her, Pooh!
That there way won't never do,
Men he'll tell his way, n try
N try to make his plan go through,
Men when he sees it just won't work
He switches round n tries. mas plan,
N when it works he'll up N say:
II told you sol 1t takes man.'
Men ma, she'll smile.
Ma. she'll smile-she smiles a lot
N owns up women don't know much;
That mems the smartest things. but that
Like pa. why, there amt many SUCH
m pa, when he goes struttinS OFT
I'll look up sober like at ma,
N say I'm glad | amt no girl,
Sos Eli grow up man like pa
Men I'll just grin!
Chicago News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
Diminished Vitality.

Some people talk very flippantly
about diminished vitality.
They don't stop to think that vital
ity is the principle of hfe-that it is
that little understood something ON
which every function of their bodies
depends.
Diminished vitality is early indicat-
ed by loss of appetite. strength and
endurance, and Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the greatest vitalizer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
JOICE.

Mrs. Leslie Lewis went to Portland,
Tuesday TO attend the Maine Baptist
State convention.
The Kings Daughters will hold their
next meeting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Gordon, Thursday, Oct.
10.
Miss Annie Grady went to Boston,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
Editor S Letter Box

The publication of 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 libeious or abusive
nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

An old Bath family has quite a long
as well as excellent record in the
steamboat engineering profession. 1t
is the Farnham family. The grand
father, James Farnham, was native
of Westport, and marine engineer.
His son, James Farpham, Jr., now en-
gineer of the L. S. Cos. steamer WI
wurna. has been in the service of that
corporation and its predecessors III
these waters for 40 years. His brother,
Harry Farnham, was for many years
chief in the engine room of J. }, AS
tors yacht Neurmahal and has re-
tired from the service to go into the
real estate business in Brooklyn, n.
Y. Fremont Farnham, another broth
er of James, jr.. is now engineer OF
the tug Ariel and for many years was
in the service of the knickerbocker
steam Towage Co., on their several
tugs Frank Farnham, a son of james
.Jr.. IS chief engineer of the big u. D
S. Westport and his cousin, }. X. Farm
ham of Westport is engineer of the sa-
rah McWilliam, a towboat running on
Long Island Sound. OF these gentle
men it is said that none of them ever
had a serious accident happen to the
engines or machinery over which nc
had control.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

knowledge is of two kinds.
We must know subject our
selves. or We must know where
we can find information upon
it.-Boswell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

During the coming winter months
Captain George M. Daniels of the rev.
enue cutter Androscoggin will have
weather signals displayed from the
Portland revenue cutter While the ves-
sci is in ports along the coast. The
weather reports Will be received on
board the Androscoggin by wireless
and mariners all along the coast will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. Al, r. G. A.
NJ Stated communication Tuesday eve
ming, Oct l. All sojourning companions
are cordially invited to be present.
ALBERT +. FOLSOM, w. NJ.
w JACKSON See
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

The Maine Historical Society has re-
cetved and hung in it's building at
Portland. an old fashioned snare drum
that probably hasn't duplicate in the
country. In appearance it is very
much higher than the old drums that
were in use in Civil War times, sever
al Of which hang beside it, and re-
serbles the drum used in the time OF
Napoleon, if the war pictures of that
time are authentic. The drum was
sent to Nathan Goold of the society oil
c. B. Fillebrown of a Summer street,
Boston, from. the rooms of the Naval
Brigade Band on Hanover street IL
was repaired by Boston concern some
wears before the Civil War, and was
then . very old drum. 1t is type oil
drum that was not in use at that time,
and is believed to date back consld-
erably prior to 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

Bath Times: Bartholomew Coughlin
has pencil picture of the Shenando-
ah when the ship was lying at a New
York city wharf The sketch repre-
sents the ship under full sail at sea
1t was drawn by man of more than
usual talent as an artist. He came
aboard one day and remarked to mate
Felix Stinson that, for the price of a
drink he would make the ships pic
ture. Mate Stinson agreed and prom
ised to give him something to eat as
well. The stranger ate voraciouSly
and then drew the excellent sketch
upon sheet of wrapping paper which
he obtained from a shop near the
wharf The Shenandoah has since
been turned into barge. When
launched from her Bath ways. she was
the largest wooden fourmaster in the
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday 81
= O'Clock.
a. l.. C. HUGHES, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

r. q. cAPEN REBEKAH LODGE NO
81, I. o. o. F. Meets End and 4th Wednss-
day evenings at 7.30 o'clock.
NELLIE p. RACKLIFF, N. q.
SADIE E. METCALF. Rec. Sec
vnchrK m Ivy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

CUSHNoc CHAPTER, r. A. M.
No. 4S. Annual convocation at Masonic
Temple, Thursday evening, Oct 3. Re
port of Treas and see Election of Off
GERS All soiourning companions are
cordially invited to attend.
WINFRED a. JACKSON, II. p.
THOS. II. BODICE. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER. NO.

l3, o. +. S. Stated meetings the first
Wednesday evening of each month at
$50 All members sojourning in the city
are invited to attend.
ELIZA BETH T. MERRILL. w. M.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, Sec.
auny2S m -w-f If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
IEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT,


Meetings at $50 O'Clock every second and
W. L. HAYDEN, C. p.
afa C. e. STEWART, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

The Portland Argus says it is under
stood that work will shortly begin on
the foundations for the new eight
stored cold storage plant which is to
be erected at the corner of Maple and
Commercial streets. The tenants of
the wooden buildings on the CONNER
cial street side of the lot are all seek
ing new quarters for their office build
ings. all of which are owned by the
parties occupying them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

Portland Press: Capt Charles York
of the fishing schooner Topsail Girl,
has a trophy for which he refused S25
the other day 1t is the sword of one
of the big fish landed by the schooner
this season. The members of the
crew took it, polished it and then
worked handsome handle for it.
There are 127 pieces in the handle and
it is said TO be one of the finest pieces
of work seen on the waterfront in a
long time. The crew then presented
the sword to Capt. York, to show
their appreciation of the successful
sea son they had had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

oxford Democrat: Even though it
may be given certain sanction by
the records of the Portland station
of the weather bureau. the tradition
that there is never more than one
frost in September has been given a
rude upset. Following the frosts OF
Sunday and Monday mornings, there
were others on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday mornings-not hard freezes,
but sufficient to do considerable dam
age. \ peculiar thing about these
frcsts, generally commented on, is the
fact that some corn fields will be al
most beached. while others at little
distance are touched but little or not
at all 1t has been g hard season for
the sweet corn crop especially, and
while these frosts have not entirely
spoiled the crop, they have done 1t
much damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

A rugged personality is Capt. Thorn
as Greenlaw of Calais, foreman of the
Calais dry docks. Capt. Greenlaw's
useful life has been passed building
OF sailing vessels In 1865. Capt.
Greenlaw at Is years, came to Calais
from Bay Side, n. B. He first worked
for Charles Kelley, the old-time YES
sci owner Since 1900 he has been in
charge of the Calais dry dock, having
been employed there for years, before
being appointed foreman. In 1877 he
went to California and remained un-
til 1885, In 1886 he went again to the
Golden Gate, remaining until 1888.
Capt. Greenlaw was in San Francisco
the day Gen. Grant returned on the
steamer City of Toxic from his trip
around the world. While in San Fran
cisco. Capt. Greenlaw was in COM
mand of the schooner Vallejo, a craft
of 425 tons plying between San Fran
cisco and Luffy's Cove. Little River,
Point Arena and other ports. When
the news of the death of President
Garfield reached Calais, Capt. Green
law was the man who tolled the bell
of the Second Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02

receive warnings of approaching
storms if they happen to be at an
Choir in ports where the Androscoggin
is anchored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-02
ESTABLISHED 1898

Wednesday, October 2, 1912.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1912-02-24
NOTICE ey PUBLICATION.

I'm the Superior Coz OF Muskosee
County, State OF Oklahoma:
Halle J. Murchison, Plaintiff,
vs.
Leslie y. MurcAison, Defendant
No. 20S6
The defendant. Leslie ]. Mmchson.
will take notice thai he has been sued
in the al o,e named Court by IN,
plaintiff. Halle J. Murchson. for di
vorce and custody OF her child. Oliver
j. Murchison, and that unless h ans
wer the petition of the y aintiff on or
before the Il ST day of March 1912.
the allegations set forth in said peti
tion will be taken as confessed and
judgment rendered accordingly.
In Witness Whereof, have hcreun
to set my hand as Clerk of the Su
perior Court and affixed the seal there
Of. this the 18th day of January. 1879
ROBERT TODMER,
Clerk Superior Court.
BY T.. c. Gilliland, Deputy Clerk.
w. Scott Brown. Jr., Attorney FOL:
Plaintiff.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1912-02-24
INCREASE

Washington, Feb. ia
preliminary statement of the
white and negro population of
Oklahoma, by counties and
principal cities, as shown by
the returns of the thirteenth
decennial census, taken as of
April ID, 1910, was issued by
Director Durand of the bureau
of the census, department of
commerce and labor. The sta
tistics were prepared under the
direction of William G. Hunt,
chief satistician for population
in the census bureau, and are
subject to later revision.
The total population of Ok
lahoma in 1910 was subdivided
as to color as follows: White,
! ,444 ,535; negro, l37, ,6l2; In
dian, "a, ,S25; Chinese and Jap
anese, 1873. The equivalent fig
urcs for 1900 were: White,
670,2O4; negro, 55,GS4; Indian,
Ga, ,445; Chinese, SO. For 1890
they were: White, 1854; ne
gro, 1909; Indian 64,546;
Chinese, 3S.
The negro population cOnsti-
tuted S.3 per cent of the total
population of the state i'm 1910,
as against Z per cent in 1900
and S.4 per cent in 1890.
The rate of increase since
1900 in both the white and ne
gro population was very con
siderable, but was not so great
rs that from 1890 to 1900 The
increase i'm the white pOpula-
ton from 1900 to 1910 was
774,33l, or ll5.5 per cent, as
compared with an increase
from 1890 to 1900 or 497 $50,
or 2SS.+ per cent. The negro
population shows an increase
since 1900 of Sl,92S, or l47.1
per cent, as against an increase
from 1890 to 1900 of "a, ,075, or
1917 per cent.
Oklahoma City had Il popu-
latiOn i'm 1910 of 64, 205, com
prising 57,495 whites, 6,546 ne
groes and l64 other persons
{ Indians, Chinese and Japan
ese). The equivalent figures
for 1900 were: White, S,80S;
negro, l,2l9; all other, 10. For
1890 they were: White, 1865;
negro, 27S; all other, 8.
The negro population Of Ok
lahOma City constituted 10.2
per cent of the total in lyl0yas
against III per cent i'm 1900
and 6.7 per cent in 1890. The
rate of increase since 1900 in
the white population was more
than four times that for the
preceding decade, the increase
being, respectively, 1867, or
332.S per cent, as against H.
943 or 1919 per cent. The ne
gro population shows an in
crease from 1900 to 1910 of
5,327, or 437 per cent, as com
pared with an increase from
1890 to 1900 Of 941, or 1855
per cent.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1912-02-24
BOARD OF BISHOPS MEETS
IN SEMiANNUAl SESSION.
rhrsnss t Bethel church--susinsss
Ne stinss Behind Closed Doors.

Baltimore.-The semiannual session
Of the board Of bishops Of the African
Methodist Episcopal church. which was
held here ut Bethel church on Thurs.
day and Friday, Feb. II and 10. was
attended by many prominent ministers
from various sectiCns Of the country
Many Of the candidates for various po
were also In attendance.
At the opening session the sermon
was preached by Bishop Evans Tyree
During the two days the bishops dis
oussed behind closed doors various mat
ters Ut Interest to the church as well
as the text Of their quadrennial nd
dress to the general conference.
A big reception was rendered the Wis
iting ministers and prelates Thursday
night Addresses were delivered by
Governor GoldsborOugh. Mayor Pres
ton Councilman Harry s. Cummings
aud the Revs. A. l.. Gaines. &. III. Step
teau. J.. J. Jordan, Il. 4. Ford and iIar.
vey johnson. the latter representing
the other denominations OF the city
Bishop J. Albert Johnson, who has
been In charge of the work Of the de.
nomination In South Africa since 1905.
delivered an illustrated address Oh
south Africa" ut the closing session
Al the various public meetings
speeches were delivered by the fol
lowing prominent speakers: Professor
]. r. Hawkins. commissioner OF edu
cation for the denomination; Finan
ciai Secretary John Hurst. who Is
prominently mentioned In connection
with the bishopric: Secretary of Mis-
sLons w. w. Beckett, whose friends
are pushing him for the bishopric; G
w. Allen, editor Of the SouthcrE
Christian RECORDER, who hns the back
Ing Of Georgia for the bishopric; +.
N. Mcdonald, editor Of the Western
Christian Recorder; X. X. Wright. cd
itor Of the Christian Recorder. for
which position he Is n candidate for
reelection and for which DIR. A. l.
Gaines OF Baltimore Is an aspirant
I. n. Boss, pastor OF metropolitan
church. Washington. whose friends
are urging that he stand for election
to the bench Of bishops; II. I. Watson.
secretary Of church extension: Ira 7,
Bryant. secretary Of the Sunday
School union; Professor II. T. Keal
ing. editor Of the A. NJ. Il. Review
r. c. Ransom. who Is mentioned ~
the successor Of Professor Healing;
w. A. Lewis OF the Connectional
Preachers Aid society. J. c. Caldwell
secretary OF the Allen Christian En-.
deavOr league. ana Bishop L. J. Cop
pin, whose work includes the Balti.
more conference.
The arrangements We're in charge of
O committee Of the Baltimore confer
encs. consisting Of Revs. l.. s. Flagg
c. II. Stepteau. ]. w. Norris. NJ. +,
Sydes, A. l.. Gaines. II. f. Ford, &. II.
Murray. r W. Wortham. ], G. Mar
tin. d. G. Hin. pastor OF Bethel
church. and others.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1912-02-24
AFRICAN SOCIETY WEALTHY.
oasrlsrs Which Make Entrance lnts
oraaniaatlen Difficult.

The constitution Of the New York
African society limits the total mem.
bership to ffty persons and provides
that the entrance fee shall be $l0O
with monthly dues Of 25 cents. Twen.
~ years membership In good financial
standing exempts members from pay.
ment Of dues. Members receive SIS
per week when sick. dating from day
OF illness for ten weeks. and s. for ten
weeks. after which no member will re-
ceive more than 500 during one year
for sickness. Any member receiving
dement's who may be found spending
his time In brothels. gambling or tip
pling shall be expelled from the So
Iiety and forfeit all his right Of msn,.
Lership In the society.
The work Of Mr. Edward v. c. Fate
IN behalf OF the society has been high.
ly beneficial to the membership The
limited number makes II hard for a
person to gain admission. II IL said
that there II waiting list OF nearly
1900 applicants for membership, but
the society moves carefully before act
ing and has had little chance to act on
these applications. because few Of its
members die and none resign.
1t Is certainly an object lesson to the
new school Negroes who fritter away
their time and money on get.rich-quick
schemes which only benefit their fore.
handed promoters. The two pieces OF
real estate owned by the organization
are valued nt $1,000 and $4,000, re.
spectively. The total worth Of the so.
ciety Is estimated at from $4,000 to
10000.