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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-05

London is making much of a poet
who started life as bouncer for
saloons. That is the kind of a man
to convince editors that poets have
some rights to consideration
Washington Star.
That's dangerous suggestion at
this time of year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-05

Piles Cured in 8 to IA Days.
Your druggist will refund money II PA.
20 OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF
Piles il to n days. 90. WI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-05
SCHEDULE b.

EsNptIfStS.
Insurance, fire. marine and fidel-
ltN ...ss--...... .-s..s+.s--
Taxes, state, real estate, and
personal property ..............
Real estate expenses, water
rates. repairs, etc. .,.,.,..,,.,
Salaries to employees of Water
vile Trust Company .........
Interest on note 10 First Ma
tional Bank of Boston ,....,s.-
Miscellaneous. including legal
expenses, office rent, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-05
CHARLES i. JOHNSON,
HARRY l.. HOLMES.
SCHEDULE IA"


Bonds Par. 4
Watervile & Fairfield Ry &
1t Co. Glass A IS 1917 ........ $loG9.W
Linn Wooden Company, 6s 1913. iS0,s1. ~
Columbus Northern Ry. Pr. &c
Equip, IS 1894 ,.....,.......... 10000
riverside WoolenX Co, IS fi9ll 7,Jv9.O
Waterville Sentinel Pub Co,
6s 1918 f5i0o) tAgreed to sell "a
Tor 25eop ...-.............. .t.e.- o'.v1
' eriy r. r. r. Co, ss n9is -. 10000
Sc 1eis de .,',.....a.'.......... $4,000
Gold Prince Mines, SIS 1910 -. 22.s0.W
los Isos '. .'.... os 10000
Stocks.
Silverton, Gladstone & North
erly r. X. Co. .......s......... ~, sy9
New Gold King Mines ....-:.... 10000
Crystal Lake Gold Mining CO.. 5,oc1O
Gold Prince. Mines .......e.e. 100000
Sundries.
Uncollected Notes ....,......,... 1i,St3.s2
" ed .... ..e..'a 1000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-05
JEpHrHA ENcAmPMENT. NO. 3.

Meetings at $50 o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
w. L. HAYDEN. c p.
G. f. STEWART, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-05
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 20, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at TO o'clock.
Friday, April 6 Work n Second degree.
o. +. FARNHAM, y. u.
L. L. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-05
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

CUSHNOC CHAPTER, r. A. M.
Ne. ~, Stated convocation at Masonic
Temple, Thursday evening. April l. An
so1ourning companions are cordially in
yited to attend
WINFRED y. JACKSON, H. p.
TfiOS. III. BODICE, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-05

one of the London suTragettes has
denounced fine clothes. 1t SOUNDS
like an effort to get some OF the
husbands tavorably interested
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-05

Is the Canal for Americans OF
foreigners? That is the question now
up to Congress, which the House
seems set on answering, for foreign
ers-Bath Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
Christmas At Home for Insurables.

Editor of The Virg!nian.
Sir.--The patients Of the Virginia Home for
InsuraLles, under THE Peoples Forum" de-
sire to express our sincere thanks to the many
kind friends of the institution who remembered
US and contributed so royalty and bountifuly
to cur welfare during the Christmas holidays;
OF them sending barrels of apples and
others sending quantities OF substantial pro-
Visions while many others brought sent
fruits, ice cream and cakes and various other
decacies.
We want them to know that hearts were
made glad by their kind remembrance Of each
and every one of us, and that appreciate
their kindness.
Especially do we want to express our heart
felt thanks to Mrs. Murphy the noble and
generous hearted wife of Col John Murphy
for the sumptuous and bountiful dinner on
Christmas Day. consisting OF turkey, with all the
accessories. which was thoroughly enjoyed by
all.
Also We want to mention that our hearts
kind hearted ladies composing the board of
managers, who gave beautiful Christmas
tree being beautifully decorated and literally load
tire bling BEAUTIFULLY decorated and literally load
ed down with pretty baskets of delicious fruits.
confectioneries and presents for each of
US the various gifts being distributed by Santa
Claus" in his unique and numerous manner. the
role being played by Mr.. Reginald Walker, who
was at his best
For all OF the happiness and blessings which
have come to at this season, would give
all the glory and praise TO Him. whose birth
commemorate and whose advent brought
Peace earth. good will toward men
PATIENT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
THE TUBERCULOSIS CAMP.

The tuberculosis Camp Society OF Richmond
A,.s farm than yese maintained an open
air sanitarium in which there have been treated
a. average Of twenty patients.
This is "a small beginning. but it has proved
az effective work. Now the society Is preparing
to build another building to widen Its scope
and TO increase its facilities for-the care of
patients by enc hundred per cent To this end
il Will make appeal to the City Council for
an increase of the annual appropriation from
ST.. coo 10 $4,000. relying. as formerly. for the
bulk of the cost of maintenance to come from
sources of private subscription
We could wish that this institution might be
entirely supported by the city. The fight
against consumption is matter that touches
the very heart OF civic economy Even more
important than the cures of tuberculous per-
sons is their segregation fro,a the mass of the
people. Every consumptive treated Mt home
OF this character is not only an asset by reason
OF his removal from contact with healty citi
zens. but he is a subject promoting popular in
telligence with respect to the care and treat
ment andprecaution which should surround the
victims OF the plague, The hope OF banishng
consumption rests general education to
what it is. and how it can best be COPIED with
The home ef the society is the best possible
object lesson in these respects.
When the very modest request for an in
creased appropriation is presented to the Coun-
ci We have ne asab. that a, viii be given
unanimous approval. Generous citizens already
give more than twice the sum now appropriated
by the city. They will no doubt continue
charitably 10 meet the increased amount in the
8sse greater measure Bat it would sse we'll
self able to do for the camp is. and can never
be, enough.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
THE PORT OF RICHMOND.

The port Of Richmond is more than dream
when the James river accommodates a barken-
tine from Buenos Ayres which draws sixteen
feet.
The long fight for river improvements is thus
proved to be In measure won. principl>
stands justified. Should follow the upbuilding
of water commerce. the complete establishms mt
OF water rates, with all that such develop
ment means for business and prosperity In this
city.
With further improvement in the James
with adequate docking facilities, there lis no
reason why the inland city OF Richmond should
not become. to all practical purposes sea-
port town
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
GAgRuLous MIR. BURNS.

Success seems to have utterly changed Viii
liam J. Burns, the detective whose greatest
sork was the arrest aud conviction of the Me
Sanaras.
Formerly, Burns greatest attraction his
silence He Jet his deeds speak for him. aud
naturally they spoke loud 1t came TO pass
hat he seemed infalilble, because if he made
ailures no one heard of them. In the light OF
lis successes, hts mind aud processes seemed
neanny. To crime and criminals he Was
Utmost like the aIl-seeing eye OF some mvs-
ierious power. No one anew where Burns
ision was penetrating. or where his hand
-+eeald strike, his reach
Now. MIR. Burns is in danger OF talking him
elf to death He has been accusing Gompers,
Mitchell. dozen different labor leaders Yes
-rrday he indicted ex-Nayor BooEwalter. of
indianapolis. a confederate of the dyna-
.niters. Where once he accused no one until
ne had oserpowering evidence of his guilt TO
support the accusation. burns never letA
day go by without making promise OF
disclosure that is proved.
So far any else may know every
t'ompers may, so tar as We know. be the mon
ster he is pictured. Mitchell may be an
anarchist. Bookwalter may have had the
-uiltest knowledge concerning what the Nc
Sstffaras were doing. These things pos
sibie, but they do not gain credence when they
are announced by Burns through the news
apers If man more than another should
avoid the ENHANCEMENT of an interview. it is
: detective, When Burns COMMENCES to talk
Ike old woman. he reduces his words to
me same degree OF authority. No market is
20 easily elutted as that In which conversation
staple
When. following the arrest of the Nc
-Aamaras-- Gnmpers refused To listen any
evidence. and declared them Innocent when he
proceeded to raise the largest fund foe the de-
--ttsr of criminal had
lated IN the country; when III interview ana
written word he assumed to try the by
prejudcing the jury. and to give verdict In
-Adyaure- of the arraignment.- he inevitably
raised IN the public mind conviction of the
@-uiitzuf- tia men II gipI 10 saNea- con-
fiction that ineIuaed himself iii its suspicion
IL Is = curious Ling that Burns should n0W be
following exactly in the steps OF the enemy he
had so thoroughly diseredited. The American
people fair. when they know how to be.
Let il appear that one Is made the sub
feet of persecution. and the reaction Is swift
aud certain with his denuncation Of the pro
cesses of the law and by his effort to save the
guilty by prejudging their ease. Gompers all
hut ruined his power for good in America. 1t
Is a strange twist of fate that It appears
that he will be restored to Influence as re-
suit of the same species OF error which ali but
caused his downfall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

It has accomplished some good at least. Then
let continue to carry forward the banner
Upon which Is inscribed, The saloon must go. "
and II Ia going. Just sure as there 10
God that reigns and We continue the night
the victory will be ours, Notwithstanding the
cry of some of the weak-kneed ones, that they
are afraid ii will inJure business. Ii God Is
With who can be against! whatsoever Il
fearful and afraid let nm abide IN nts tent,
but like Gideon let press forward and We
will defeat enemies. Whoever Is not for us
Is against
am afraid too many Of the members In the
various churches aio stond of their toddys. and
that ~ why they are not with U.S. Why should
We try to prevent the lesser evils and lat the
greatest continue? beleieve a great many good
people do not give the matter due consideration
and leave their part of the work to be done
by others Let ask ourselves how far are
ne repsonsibe for the drink evil. Have we
done all could to prevent 1t? Not we either
but l. Have / done my whole duty? Have
attended meetings when called? How much
have contributed of my time and means? Let
each one of us lend helping hand to,the great
prohibition movement and let us see that pro-
hibition does prohibit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
SACRIFICE AN INCIDENT of fRtHaKfasS.

SACRIFICE AN INCIDENT of rRtHaisf.sS
The logic OF the proposed ordinance grant
ing the right of the Passenger and Power
Company TO sell its Seven Pines line to the
Richmond, Urbanna and Peninsula Railroad
Company resolves itself simply into the propo-
stion of the greatest good to the creates.
number
That sacrifice the part Of the resi-
dents on the present Seven Pines line win
be involved is fact that must be admitted.
We regret the necessity. and sympathze fully
with those wAe have 10 face it.-At the same
time. the increase In fares from a six-for-a-
quarter ticket with transfer privileges to what
is practically straight five cent fare with
cut the right of transfer over competing city
lines. the elimination of the present labor and
school tickets for i2 cents, hardships
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
CHINA GETS 4 SHAVE.

Some years ago. when DR.. WI Ting Fang
the Chinese representative in the United States.
q conyivial gentleman at White Sulphur
Springs almost precipitated an international
,rsat hy- pintstse, coke. 'e,suip, the queue
of the distinguished Celestial
Since that time, Or. WI has voluntarily visit
ed a barber. and is now Il leading factor In
the revolution by which ancient China is
being made over. IN Richmond and else
where throughout the country the Chinese
Are dropping their birsute appendages az thu
r4sible sign Of the fac that-the sleepy giant
IL at hast wiping it's eyes aud waking mp.
Civilization can well take hope of China.
Its national stamina has been the wonder
i of ages. Derided by the mechanical nations,
apparently outdistanced by Japan. made the
butt OF persitage and the victim OF inter
national graft, It has vet endured In patience
and power Ae other country could haze SO
wtthstood equal vicissitudes NO other coun-
try has the same storehouse OF latent energy
No other people have such a heritage of
accumulated strength.
The queue was the sign of the conser-
satism which made China stand still while
the rest OF the world went forward 1t stood
for the things that are dead. as ancestor
worship stands. II meant the assertion of
ccnceit no strong that IT did NOT hesitate
10 suffer for Its privilege. Its going marks
china's determination, and regeneration Its
passing means that the great and unsieIdy
empire has burned the bridge that connected
modern life with outgrown antiquity
Make no mistake about China Its mental
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
PEOPLE'SFORUM
WHY Does I,rohibition Not p,
} Editor of The Virginian; :

To the Editor of The Virginian -~s------
Sir.-ff prohibition does not erohibit; whose
fault Is it, that Of the sober. Industrious, law
abiding citizens? II the law against crime does
not prevent It., whose fault IL II. that Of the
honest, upright. Christian citizen" If not, an
swer ye anti-prohibtionists ana tell us
No doubt the same cry raised when
Josiah said idolatry must be destroyed No
doubt the anti prohibitionists said 1t was no
use. people would serve idols. Yes, they are
serving them today in some parts OF the glebe,
but suppose no attempt had heen made to de-
stroy idolatry, where would be the Christian
nations OF today?
Prohibition never made man a drunkard
never destroyed home never made widow
and orphans, but has helped many a drunkard
to reform, made many a home. stopped the cry
of many. widow and orphan What has the
saloon ever accomplished? Tell u.s. We ants
II prohibition has prohibited the sale in ono
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

processes are none the less sound because
hey are the despair Of Occidental appre-
citation Il il the home OF knowledge older
and souuder in fundamentals than can be
found elsewhere In the world. /, possesses a
character aud e regard for truth which othei
nations hold rs an deal 20 he dreamed Of
and not attained, il mas wealth ard tErift
unlmaginable. II has Regard for i.z end
for property wEicn others cannct conceive
nt= In short China IL In 4ssAR.-z respects
what the rest of the world hopes TO become,
and has been for zen ecn..ries Wien such
an empire outs off its -aueuea. there has oc-
s4isfefi q moral 7heaeHsaiteE which will chal-
lenre The attention Of the world
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
An ABLE CHAMPION or THE TREATIES


Isadnre Rayner, who is to urge before the
Senate the minority report of the Committee
on Foreign Relations IN favor of the pending
arbitration treaties. IS as well fitted as any
other man in the uat,on to demonstrate the
iallacious idea that m agreement 20 arbitrate
suslsGable questions involves. or involve
the sacrifice OF national honor
There has been a lot of pother concerning
TIE Monroe doctrine, the debts of the States.
GcfauIted bonds and what not OF other
Imagined contingencies which would operate
tn maze the ratification of the peace treaties
a danger instead of safeguard AS matter
Of fact ;:.ese Fundamental issues clearly
taken from the realm Of negotiation in ad.
vance. y man or country can arbitrate any
thing but his life but there courts stop and
the spirit OF preservation intervenes. There
arc certain postuiates which this country de-
c1drea TO be true, and on which its salvation
IL founded Among these the Independence
of the States still subsists In spite of the re-
salts Of the war. and to them the Monroe doc
trine has been firmly eemented b ythe pas
sage of time In the support of such prin-
ciplps the country declares its verdict in the
beginning If they are assailed, no peace
trpaig that could he framed would prevent hos
tilities But such fact cannot in conscience
or good sense he made the excuse for refusing
20 grant to a high court jurisdiction which
Viii extend to matters which are not in their
essence vital.
Senator Rayncr. a membr of the Jewish
race which more than all others has perceived
the 1aut Of logic and the mental and material
wasie OF violence. has done conspicuous pub
lie service before; il he shall succeed in clear
ing away the sophstries with which opposi
ton has clouded the arbitration treaties he
will have set the capstone of honor on !.
brilliant career.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

which are the not unreasonable price to be
PAID for a grea. public Improvement
according to the plans proposed, the new
line Will traverse New Kent, King william.
King and Queen and Middlesex counties, tap.
ping rich and prosperous farming communi-
gies and putting Richmond in commercial re-
ation with the water transportation on the
ftappaAanEock at urbanEa. In this way a
large trade that - now monopoiized by Bal
brsors Will ind It's natural center in this
city. large section now practically with
close business toaea vita Richmond. The
stake Is large CTS. worth. in our opinion,
all that 1t will coat
The duty CT Council will consist in requir-
ing guarantee which will insure to the peo-
pie the advantages they are offered or the
privileges they nov enjoy. This is provided
IN the proposed ordinance. Work must begin
in ninety days. Construction must be under
way in nine months. The line must be across
the Pumunkey in two years. 1t must be
completed to Urbanna in Ave The city en-
gineer shall have at all times supervisory
control of construction. II there be a failure
in any one OF these particulars, there shall be
forfeit of $4,000, the reversion of the Seven
Pines line to the Power Company. fine of
from ten to fifty dollars a day, the re-estab-
.shment of existing fares
The only question is to the suficiency of
these guarantees. The people along the Seven
Pines line have the right to demand considera-
ton and protection. They will be giving up
zach for the common good. They have the
right to insist that their interests shall be
guarced. To do 80 will be the duty of the
Council. but within the bounds OF reason, the
Council should not fail to await itself OF the
opportunity for greater Richmond so clearly
extended It,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
WARWICK COUNTY wilt l
PUNISH HIM cuME NOW

Detective Pettus. Of tbs chesapeake
ard rhto Ra'1rond ConpnNg. can >
here from Newpnrt News Yesterday
ana received rom the Henr4co c0un.
~ Jail authorities James EsanEhAn,
colored. who viii be given . heafinR
III Warwick county. on the charge oi
hreaking into the warehouse Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio At OriAnna. and
stealing q quantity Of meat He had
been SERVING d term IN Henrico IAN
In default OF fine and costs. for carry
Ing concealed weapon and treapaee~
ing on the property OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
THE HOUR OF THE ROSE

floor before the fre to braid her
hair. II arm almost sure our bishop
Is seriously smitten with Grace.
Wouldn't ii be interesting to have .
bishop in the family Keep III all
in good order. l think. He admires
Grace immensely, and she's nineteen
almost. How old Is the bishop Z"
''F'orty-four." answered Rose. smii-
ingiy.
That won't do at all. But he u
him in the family
so do ]. Bette" laughed Miss
Carruthers.
But the bishop remained heart
whole and very circumspect The
wedding was a junior function, and
the girls eddied around him 1ika
brock wayeiets around the roots OF =
sturdy oak
Miss Carruthers was to take an
early train. II was In the dim win
ter dawn that she found her way into
the Southern express, and as II start
ed, saw the bishop piacidly arrang
ing hlsP suit cases in the section
across from her. When he found out
he was discovered he crossed tina
aisle.
Blu, I said good-by to you last
night" exclaimed Rose.
That was only goodnight. but
could not contradict you, dear, for
there were too many spectat4rs. You
know. Rose. / never liked spectators
Therefore, l am going down to Nir-
ginia with yon."
ITO Virginia? Why"
Il am going into the old rose gar
den with you. and ask you the same
question I did twenty years ago,
Rose"
Now don't scold. or plead. for /
am surely going. And dear. II /
could have seen your eyes and lips.
l should have come years ago. They
have grown SO tender. so infinitely
tender, dear. Surely they betrav you.
they are betraying you now.
Rose looked up at him wtStfuily.
"But-the roses are gone.
The bishop laughed
You can't scare me OF this time,
spring IL too near. We will brush
the snow OF the sundial and read
the old legend on II. See how well
| remember It, dear. I only record
the hours that are bright Let IN
forget our own lost hours and gather
the bright ones while We may. Shall
we. Roser''
"ppnf ask me-" she answered
softly, Il would rather tell you that
IN the garden"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
SERMON SUBJECTS
AT BETH AHABAH

THE subjects OF DIR. e. -Calischsa
sermons for this wNk Mt Beth Aha
hah will be-. Far Friday evening a.
mite. the Solution of Industrial War
fnre': for Saturday morning It III
"Self-Created Spedtres.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

This is the open season on Jockey clubs
Several legislative gunners are said to be ready
for the killing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

News from the front Is to the effect that the
over. How will Judge Waddilrs court recover
its dignity II the wrothy foreigners, who i'm.
prisoned the courts agents until their coin
was assured them. are permitted to go unpun-
shed7
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

Evidently Oscar Underwood concludes that
1t would be too great a strain on his system
to banquet on w, J. Bryan's words
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

the nomination TO the Supreme Court bench
are evidently trying to give 1t to him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

Thomas Fortune Ryan's retirement from the
tobacco business is the first clear indication
that the trust has been dissolved
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

kellogg being considered for Il Supreme
Court appointment will give the trusts no
alarm One buster" more or less cannot now
hurt them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

Washington Is also to have peace dinner Z"
With the power OF the nation behind It.. there
should be peace
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

Representative Norris would put the entire
postoffce department under civil service with
the exception OF Mr.. Hitchcock There are
certain limits to even the broadcast reforms.