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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
KennebeclTired OF
Democratic MiSrule.

A special writer for the Lewiston
Journal furnishes his paper with the
following admirable summary of con-
ditions in Kennebec county:
Kennebec. one of the first of the
counties to- crumble from the old Re
publican line of defence, has been re-
organized, reiuvenated and rallied on
the firing line where it will give a
good account of itself in the battle to
be fought at the polls, September y.
Kennebec. which first fell for the
promises and protestations of good
faith on the part of the Democratic
ringsters. has walked from its dream
and now recognize it for what it real
w has been--a nightmare, kennehec,
which has been in the hands of the
Democratic Adventures for several
wears. internationally, will be given
into the keeping of the Republican
marty. three weeks from Monday, and
will remain there another generatlon.
For Kennebec has had enough OF
Democratic misrule.
The hub of Kennebec county is Au-
susta. because it happens to be the
county seat as we'll as the Capital
City. Here the politicians conGresate
for their powwows and here the peo-
ple pledge their faith. LAS Augusta
poes. SO goes the county" has been
familiar adoption of a familiar
phase in this county. 1t meant little
to the thinking man, but through
chain of peculiar condolences, it has
come to have some significance.
Augusta. beguiled by Editor Fred
ericlS w. Plaisted's protests that ne
was running as an independent car-
dictate. made him mayor. Soon he
had political machine. He didn't
call It a Democratic machine and its
victories were hailed ,as Democratic
victories throughout the State. Then
the voters met him one fine March
day and he was returned to private
life.
Ex-Mayor Plaisted's assertions that
even though he had been Democrat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
CAKES ENDORSES ooulMBY
And Asks Several Pointed Questions
OF Sheriff Lowe.

Lewiston, Me. Aug. 25-In an in
terview with Hon. II. w. Cakes. OF
Auburn, a former member os the Stur-
gis Commission, published in Fridays
issue of The Auburn Free Press, Mr..
Cakes endorses the candidacy of j.
Frank Quimby of Turner for shesff
of Androscoggin county. In this inter
view he also asks the following aues-
tons of Sheriff II. NJ Lowe:
Does he recognize 1t as a fact that
a large number of liquor saloons are
and have been running freely and
without fear of interference by his
deputies, in Lewiston. although open
to raid by the officers at any time
with ample stock of liquors in plain
sight and reach, in violation of law?
Is it a fact that his deputies refrain
from closing these places by his au-
thority or acquieseence?
Are these deputies receiving per
diem from the county while allowing
these conditions to continue?
Why does he not raid these places
If reelected will be pursue the
same policy?
The Free Press also states in It's
editorial columns that Mr.. Lowe may
have the privilege of answering these
questions if he SO desires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
MooREs REPUDlATEs RING.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

him to work other than for the NO
side. They put the same proposition
up to Frank Thompson, the present
Democratic nominee for sheriff. Mr..
Thompson was ready to be led by. the
nose sand for that reason they chose
Mr.. Thompson instead of Mr.. Mooers
and for that reason, too, Mr. Thomp-
son says that prohibition should be
done away with, Notwithstanding that
this county re-elected Sheriff Mooers
two years ago, by majority of 400
and Skowhegan by a vote of III 1872
ahead of Plaisted, it being a Demo-
cratic landslide, too, that year, and
again last September, this county vot-
ed a majority of 1900 in favor of keep
ing the Prohibitory law in the consti-
tuition.
If the Democratic ring thinks that
the people of Somerset county are
going to be buncoed the way Cover
nor Plaisted and the rest of the DEM
ocratic ring are trying to DO, they are
all mistaken. Governor Piaisted said
in Skowhegan, last week, that he new
er interfered with any sheriff in the
enforcement of law, but the people
here would like to know why Cover
nor PlaiSted in q barber shop in Au-
gusta said not great while ago,
Sheriff Mooers is kindergarten poll
itieian. Well soon get rid of him"
If that is not stamping approval on
notification the people of this county
ask what it is.
They ask, too, if Governor Plaisted
is SO willing that laws should be en-
forced by the regularly elected off,
GERS why it is that he sanctions the
notification that now exists in the
city of Waterville and why he al
lows his picture, the chief executive
of Maine, to be placed on cigar boxes
of that brand that Sheriff Richardson
of Kennebec county deals in.
When Governor Plaisted says that
notification is no worse in Maine now
than it had been under the Republic
can administration he states things
that the people here known are not
so. DR.. Wilbur Crafts of Washing
ton, d. c., who is superintendent of
the United States Reform Bureau,
and who has been in Maine every
year for the last IL, stated to, the
Journs! representative, few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

milestone day. The afternoon was made
doubly attractive by graphophone selec-
tions, readings by Miss Alberta Black
and singing by those present. To Mrs.
Alkaline Brown. the oldest lady on the
Lake road, fell the honor of making the
birthday cake, which was pronounced
fine" by all the guests Refreshments
of many kinds of delicious cakes, cocoa
and lemonade were served. A birthday
gift has presented to Mrs Campbell by
Willis Fl. Wing and was responded to
and expressed to all present her appre-
citation of all that her friends had done
in making the day so pleasant closing
her remarks with God bless and keep
you ALL The birthday party came to
a close by singing God BE With You
Till We Meet Again"
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Sleeper and family
of Winthrop Center were recent guests
of Mr. and Mrs w. H. Wing
Mrs. w. d. Farr and children. who
have been visiting in Litchfield, have re-
turned.
Miss Alberta Black is the guest of her
sister. Mrs. a. e. Farr
Mrs. j. w, McCausland, who has been
in for the past few days. is improving
Master Alton and Cecil FAIR were 'vis-
itors to the Capital City, Thursday.
Miss Bates OF Augusta is the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. M. o. Foster
Miss Florence McKenney of Augusta
is the guest of Mrs. Alice Farr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Fernald Defends Administrations
Dutton Speaks COnvincingly.

Two important rallies held, the past
Rumford Falls. The speakers, Friday
night, ut Inc n. E. O. P. nail at
Webb's Mills were Former Governor
Bert NJ. Fernald CT Poland and Guy
II. Sturgis of Portland. Governor Fer
maid made a strong speech, defending
the acts and resolves of the 14th Leg
islature in the course of which he
said:
The present Governor has claimed
that the State was so embarrassed
that it was on the verge OF bankrupt
ey and so advertised to the other
states and To the country at large.
find that on the first day Of January.
1912, that there was from the Fer
maid administration to this, due 81
691, 600 instead of 1921, 900 and these
figures were taken from the State au-
ditor's report on the next to the last
page of the treasurer's report of 1911,
where yeriieation may be had Be-
sides leaving $4,000 cash to the
treasury there was due, in the follow
ing month of January, 1911, over ST.
100000. Gov Plaisteds administration
received from the revenues of the
! Fernald's administration over $4,000
009 in the first eight weeks, and they
say that they took the State of Maine
bankrupt | toll you that Of State of
Maine has never been embarrassed.
but the debt has gradually decreased
i'm the MAST % wears from $6750,000 TO
$650,000 and the bonded debt of Maine,
today, is less than the city of Lewis
ton, which is about 100000. The
bonded debt of Maine is 100000 less
than the debt of the towns and cities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Frank L. Dutton of Augusta was
one of the speakers at the flag rails
ing, Thursday evening at Rrmford. in
company with John f. Nelson of Wa
teryille. Mr.. Dutton spoke very con-
vincingly on State issues:
He took up the small booklet Two
Years of Democracy" recently pub
lished and distributed broadcast
throughout the State. This book he
said, was pink outside but that it was
yellow inside. He stated that first it
was unsigned. He showed in the ac-
counts on two pages that there was
difference of sS,000.000 in the net
debt of the State of Maine on Jan, l.
1911.
He further showed that within two
months after Gov. Plaisted came into
power over s2,000,000 came into the
State treasury from the Fernald adj
ministration TO pay the debts incur
red during this time. and asked If this
looked as if the State was bankrupt.
Then the matter OF Sheriff Emery
and County Attorney Richardson. in
York county, was discussed. He said
Emery was exonerated because he was
Democrat and Richardson was i'm
peached because he was a Republic
can.
He ended his speech by asking all
the Republicans to go to the polls on
September next and place the Repub-
leans in power again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26


the law or restraint of any kind.
The Waterville Republicans know that
they have a large order to fill in carry
ling Waterville, but they point out that
If WatervilIe can be carried for the par
ty, it means that the party will carry
the county. for reports all over the coun-
ty indicate substantial gains. They have
organized and they are working as they
haven't worked before for years. Cam
didate Haines will have no reason to
feel disappointed at the support that viii
be given him in his home town.
Gardner Up and Doing.
Gardiner is another important place
on Kennebec county's political map.
They have a rousing Republican club
there and they are doing business. The
workers found the ground all broken
for them when they began work, this
summer. William r. Frost of Gardiner,
who was candidates for county COM
missioner in the Democratic primary,
hasn't been so enthusiastic for his party
since he was defeated BY James w.
Beck of the Augusta ring since he
learned that his, defeat was. largely due
to the fact that orren Choate, Sheriff
accompany Beck throughout the upper
part of the county day or two before
election and since he learned of the RI
diculous charges made against him to
the voters at a time when he had no
chance to answer them. Nix Frost ana
his friends look upon the whole pro-
ceeding as unsportsmanlike. to say the
least.
The Gardiner Republicans nominated
for their legislative candidate Chester II.
Beane, one of the most popular men In
the city and certain to be elected. The
Republicans, young and old, have put
their shoulders to the wheel and will
show what they think of the Democrat
ic administration.
ssThen tendency since the June prima-
ries has been toward more outspoken
support of the Republican candidates,
said a Gardiner Republican inN speaking
of the Gardiner situation, today. Prior
to that time, while it was evident that a
revulsion of feeling had set in, there
was n noticeable lack of expressed
opinion. The attitude of the people re-
earding' Judge Atkins confession that
he had become a Democrat, IS rather
that of disappointment i'm his personal
attitude toward the source of his COM
mission, rather than any fear that ne
will be able to change any voters, ana
draw them over to the Democratic side
In fact, many Instances. men who hah
not made known their preference before,
promptly announced that they were Re-
pubIcans and desired to be known as
such thereafter.
Gardner people like the way the Pro-
gressive party, in its convention az foft-
land, set the stamp of its approval on
the state ticket and agreed to withhoia
the contest on National issues unth art
er the state election had been settled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Jonn F. Turner and
two children returned, Sunday eve
ming, from an automobile tour through
the states of New Hampshire, Mas
saehusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New York and New Jersey. They
made the trip in their 30-horse-p power
car, leaving this city, last Sunday.
They visited the cities of Boston,
Providence, Narragansett Pier, New
London. New Haven, New York, Jer-
sey City. Hartford, Springfield and
Worcester. They also made a side
trip along shores of Long Island
sound. The total distance covered by
Mr. Turner in his machine was 12o5
miles. During the trip the party Wis
tied many places Of interest. The re-
markable feature of the trip was that
Mr. Turner's machine suffered neither
a puncture nor blowout. Mr.. Turner
left Worcester, about 7.30. Sunday
morning, reaching this city about 1913
in the evening, travelling a distance
of about 2i3 miles during the day. Mr.
Turner states-that trip was one well
worth taking. AS to the roads, the
best ones We're found in Massachu-
sets, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

ago, that he never saw Maine in such
state of qualification mall of his
visits here. He said that they would
not allow such disregard of law in the
City of New York.
1t may be interesting for the DEM
ocratic ring to know that Sheriff
John A. Mooers is working to defeat
Governor Plaisted and will not vote
for any one of the ring. He stands
by the voters of this county whether
they be Democrats or Republicans.
He does not believe that the majority
OF the Democrats sanction the adj
ministration. He believes that the
Democratic voters as well as Republi-
can voters repudiate the attitude of
Governor Plaisted in the matter of
Prohibition and the attitude of the
whole Democratic ring. He doesn't
believe that the Democrats. any more
than the Republicans, approve of Cy-
rus Davis. secretary Of State. going
to Chicago to address brewers
convention. He doesn't believe that
the voters of this county approve of
the special session OF the Legislature
to appease the Rum Trust"
He doesn't believe that the voters
swallow the story told by the Demo
Gratis that a decimal point will slide
over SO that a check amounting to
2709 is delivered TO the Waterville
Sentinel Co. instead of $40, as it
should be, especially after that manip-
ulator of figures. Lamont Stevens, has
approved the bill and it has passed
the Governor and Council; and more
than that, he doesn't believe that
the people of this county, especially,
sanctioned the action of Governor
Plaisted in pardoninS a man who has
a court record, when he didn't hear
the testimony before the Governor
and Council. Then when this Demo-
cratic organ comes out and states that
Sheriff Mooers is going TO stand by
tie Democratic administration the
people lose what confidence they did
have in the sheet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

1t strengthened the Republican ticekt
/ wonderfully in Gardiner and displeased
the. Democrats. Don't you folks over
Lewiston way lose any sleep over the
size of Gardeners Republican vote when
the time comes. Wen do our share and
just as much more as we can do by
working every minute"
iaIlowell Will Do Her Best.
Haliowell went over to the Became
camp, horse, foot and dragons, in the
spring election. but that was a local
matter. 1t is a long story and has no
place here. Neither have the issues that
were in the front then. any place in the
ELECTION, next month. The people know
! 1t and are taking steps to act accord
ingly HaiIowell has@also had a little
first hand information concerning the
Democratic idea of honesty, fairness and
good government She will do her level
best to have her little bit ready to add to
Watervilles and Augustus and Gardi-
ners, so that the four cities of the
county will no longer remain in the
camp of the enemy.
In Rural kennebec.
Rural Kennebec county has heard the
talk about the farmer senator. The real
farmers laughed heartily when he was
appointed, recognizing the appointment
as bait thrown out for their votes. They
are still laughing at the way the Demo-
Gratis are muzzling Senator Johnson and
keeping him out of sight so that Gard
ner can be the whole show This per-
Torrance. based on the premise that the
farmers are easily fooled, is proving a
very effective boomerang. The farmers
will vote the Republican ticket.
Rural Kennebec. where the taxes
come from, is looking thoughtfully at
the salary list that will be paid. next
month, to State officers who haven't
been in their offices for business an hour
a day during the whole month, but have
been out stamping the State for the
Democracy. That is another reason why
the farmers will vote the Republican
ticket.
The re-distrieting of Kennebec county
by the Democratic Legislature was SO
glaringly unfair that some OF their worst
partisans were disgusted with it. 1t has
made the voters sore all over the county
and hundreds of them will vote the Re-
publican ticket in protest Maj. Fen b.
Thompson of Farmingdale has friends
who declare that he will be elected to
the Legislature from the Chelsea-F Farm
ingdale class, as much because of this
unfair apportionment as because of his
sterling qualities and great popularity.
So 1t goes all over the county Town
after town that has been wavering be-
tween Democracy and Republicanism,
will go overwhelmingly for the Repub-
lican ticket. Enthusiasm is running high.
Everybody is working and everybody Is
going to the polls, The result won't be
a defeat of the Democrats, it win be
slaughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Laneux Has
Narrow Escape

Wilfred Laueux of Mt. Vernon Nav-
enue was very nearly electrocuted,
Sunday afternoon. by touching guy
Wire which lay across a power wire.
A tree on Mt Vernon avenue had
been blown over and one limb drop
ped across a guy wire, causing it
to break and fall across a high ten
sion wire Young Laueux walked
along and before anyone could warn
him, took hold of the guy wire in
tending to carry it out of the way of
passing teams. He received shock
which threw him back several feet
against d fence, swapping board,
nearly an inch thick, in two, and rem
derlng him unconscious, beside burn
ing both hands.
He was unconscious for about 10
minutes in nearby house, but re-
covered before physician, who had
been summoned. arrived. The burns
oE his hands were dressed. The eff
fects of the shock gradually passed
away. but viii be felt for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
MARSHALL'S ITINERARY.
Where and When Gov. Marshall VIII
Speak in Maine.

New York, Aug. 25.-Democratie
National headquarters. Saturday, an
nounced the itineraries of Gov. Mar
shall and Speaker Clark in Maine,
next week.
Gov. Marshall will speak as follows'
Portland, Aug. &c, evening; Augusta
Aug. 81, evening; Bangor, Aug. ~
evening: Lewistsn, Aug 20, evening.
Speaker Clark's dates will be: ROCK
land. Aug. %, evening; Bar Hafoor'
Aug. so, 2 P. NJ; Ellsworth, AUG. 81
6 p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
AT RocKLANo, THURSDAY.
Speaker Clark to Make First Appear.
ance There.

Rockland, Me. Aug. 25.-champ
clark's first speech of the campaign
in Maine will be made in this city,
next Thursday night, according to the
announcement at Democratic head
quarters, today. Speaker Clark comes
here direct from Washington.
Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston VIII
speak here, Sept. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
MANCHESTER.

Through the thoughtfulness and efforts
of Mrs Martha Osborne and Miss Mary
f. Wingate, Mrs. Hannah Campbell $
S5th birthday was celebrated, Thursday,
Aug. %, at Miss Wingate's pleasant
bungalow on the Lake road. Twenty
five of Mrs. Campbelrs old neighbors
and friends were present to offer con-
gratulations and best wishes on this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Augusta All Stars Is
=-Granite Hill IL.

The fast Granite Hill nine of Hallowell
was defeated Saturday. at Granite Hill
by the All Stars of Augusta in hard
ought 1o-inning game by a score of 1S
II. This~is the first time. this season,
that this team has met defeat, having
played some of the best teams in this
cinity. The features of the game We're
he timely hits by Morrill, and the fine
Gliding by l.. Nichols. The summary:
All cVsApS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
Are
$500. Per Pint in
West Sidney,

It cost Manson c. Getchell of West
Sidney s4.45, Saturday afternoon, in the
municipal court for half a pint of black
berries picked upon the premises of his
neighbor. William c. Bird.
Getchell was hailed into court upon n
charge of trespass, the complaint being
made by Gertrude l.. Bird wife of Will
liam c. Bird. Getehell when arraigned
pleaded not guilty, but afterwards adj
mitted going upon the premises and pick
ing a half-pint of blackberries. The
hearing, although brief, was spicy.
Mrs. Bird testified that she had posted
the pasture in July, mailing up the no.
tees herself Mr.. Bird testified to find
ing Getchell in the pasture, picking
blackberries into small kettle. Wit
ness called him a id thief and
drove him from the field.
Getchell declared that he did not know
that the pasture was posted and saw no
signs. The berries were very scarce in
the pasture.
Judge Lancaster read to the respondent
the sections of the Revised Statutes COW
erine the trespass law and asked him
how he would like to go to Jail, or pay
a fine of $40.
At this point Getchell became exciting
and walked down from the witness stand
to the front CT the judges desk.
~ can take the case to the higher
court; 1 can get lawyer in Is minutes.
he almost shouted. Il shant pay any
fine of s15 or So"
The respondent was much relieved
when he found that the only fine impos-
ed by the court would be the costs of
the case, $445
"I'll pay it, said he, and forthwith
rev from his pocket large coin purse
from which he took n small package.
with an outer covering of cloth and an
inner one of tissue paper. He unrolled
the package, paid his fine to Deputy
Sheriff Lawrence Colgan and walked ont
of the courtroom. A dozen or more
neighbors of the parties from Sidney
were present at the hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Gen. Phil Sheridan Circle, No. s, La
dies of the G. a. r., will meet, Tues
day afternoon, with Mrs. Laura Nelson,
8 Cedar court. Members are requested
to make a special effort to be present.
"A Picnic lunch will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26
BORN.
HANCOCK

Deer Isle-Aug. 4 10, to the wife of
Harry A. Blastow a son; Aug. 13, to the
Stonineton-Ang. IA, to the wife of
Myron Ellery Bracey, a daughter; Aug.
II, to the wife of John knowIton, a son.
Bluehill-Aug. II, to the wife of Har-
yey s. Slower q son
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon Il. Chapman and
title daughter, Marion, returned, Satur-
day, from Damariseotta, where they
have been visiting Mrs. Chapman's pa
rents, MIR and Mrs. D. NJ. Hilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Hits-6n Labree 4. off A. Gipson Z, Off
v. Gipsen 5. Two-base hits-Seigars,
Morris, Greenhelch Stolen bases-Albee,
A. Gipson, Seigars, Lahree. Thorn; Sac
rifice hits-Greenhelch. Morrill,. Thorn.
son l. off V. Gipson g. Struck out-By
Labree Is. by A. Gipson 4, by V. Clip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert l.. Hammond
and little son ana Mrs. Jessie Nc
Kenzie of West Roxbury, Mass, ar
rived, Saturday, at Hammond's Grove,
having made the trip by automobile.
They are visiting Mr.. Hammond $
parents. Mr. and Mrs. L. II. Ham
monG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-26

Rear Commodore Hopkins of the
Augusta Yacht Club has purchased
of Frank II. Mason of Waterville the
z6-foot cabin cruiser Nokomis. This