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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

which it will give to commerce and
industry.
Again commercial agencies report,
and have been repeating, week after
week, statistics showing the increas-
ing volume of trade and industry from
week to week. This week Bradstreet's
says:
Every prospect pleases, and trade
continues its onward march. Cumula-
tive strength appears to be the order
of the day. The quickening impulses
of better things are extending to sec
tions that heretofore have been rela-
lively backward, and, what is most
significant. garnered crops contribute
even higher yields than were antici-
pated a fortnight ago, with those yet
to be gathered-corn and cotton-giv-
ing evidence of astonishingly good
progress. The crop situation is such
as to generate optimism, the influences
of which on trade are clearly apparent
all over the West. That nature has
been remarkably beneficent is seen in
the third largest wheat crop on rec
ord, the heaviest oats crop ever gath
cred, an unsurpassed yield of hay as
well as of potatoes, with prospects of
a bumper corn crop and plenteous
yield of cotton, the present promise
being for the second largest growth
ever picked. Thus, the basic factors
radiate influences that are reflected in
liberal activity in manufacturing and
jobbing lines, with practically every
branch Of business contributing to the
upiift."
And all this in the face of and de
spite the drawbacks of most perpleX-
ing campaign conditions. Nature has
done her best; now will portion of
the country's voters insist on undoing
it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
Editorial Comment
Maine Came Back.


Maine has come back. The Repub-
leans who were led into voting for
Plaisted and the Democratic ticket
two years ago have had their fill oil
Democratic pledge-keeping. They de-
clined to be fooled any longer, ana, on
rather a fairly large vote, William T.
Haines is chosen as the next COVER
nor of the State. defeating Governor
Plaisted, and the Republicans elect
three congressman and seem to have
control of the Legislature, which
means Edwin C. Burleigh as the next
senator.
That is the outcome of the election
of Monday, and it is a pretty clean
sweep. The Democrats did not hold
their own Their vote, on the average.
showed loss of per cent. over that
of 1910, while the Republicans gained
over 9 per cent. This in spite OF the
visits of host of outside Democratic
orators. headed by the candidate for
vice president, and a very ample cam
paign fund.
The total vote is above that of 1904
ard about equal to those of 1906 ana
1910. In only three, elections iii thir-
ty years. between 1880 and 1910, have
49, 600 votes been cast, and these were
in presidential years. The Democrats
strained every nerve to pile up large
vote. They get a smaller total than
they have had since 1906, when cyrus
Davis was their candidate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
Maine Redeemed.
portland Press


II anpears at this writing that the
Republicans of Maine have quietly re-
sumed possession of their own. 1t ap-
pears that William T. Haines has been
elected Governor and Timothy r. Cali
lahan State auditor, that the Repub-
licans viii control the Legislature and
will choose Edwin c. Burleigh United
States senator to succeed Obadiah
Gardner, and that three out of the
four Republican candidates for con-
gressmen are elected. This is re-
suit which should surprise no one.
Maine is normally Republican. II
went Democratic two years ago on a
fuke because of fractional division, and
of dissatisfaction engendered by mis-
representation of the conduct of State
affairs. Now the Democrats have been
tried and found wanting. 1t is vote
of want of confidence. They have been
caught exaggerating the condition of
the State finances. Their administra-
tion has made record of broken
promises, and it is repudiated with
disgust. Saying they would enforce
the laws, they have not enforced them
but have nullified them. The Saturna-
liza of rum has caused revulsion. Say
ing they would reduce the taxes. they
have Increased them needlessly and
accumulated a big surplus in the
treasury as the proceeds of unneces-
sary taxation. They have been par
simonious with the charitable institu-
tions and liberal with the State print
ing They have made laws so faulty
haT
but turned them down and substituted
others They have labored to destroy
the Maine law and legalize the saloon.
When the people refused to repeal the
prehibitery amendment they would not
accept the verdict but called an ex-
pensive session of the Legislature
mainly for the purpose of trying other
means to upset prohibition. Promised
reforms if not repudiated outright
We're lodged by reference to the next
Legislature. In short the whole en-
ergy of the Democratic administration
has been concentrated on two objects.
viz, to mislead and confuse the peo-
pie as to the finances, and to break
down the historic policy of the State
with reference to the liquor traffic and
introduce license and local option.
They have failed.
William 7. Haines will come to the
office of Governor splendidly equipped
by natural ability and by experience.
A successful business man, he will be
successful in the management of the
business of the State. He will be
Governor indeed He will assume the
office under no embarrassing obiisa-
lions and under no obligations but to
the people. His obligations will be
those of the constitution and laws, OF
the platform pledges and of the prom
Uses he has made voluntarily to the
people in his canvass. We predict that
his administration will be memora-
BILE one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
The unacceptable Cross.

Christianity is the religion OF
Cross. Like many another form o.
competing faith, UNNECESSARILY inie-
rior TO it, Christianity emphasizes the
need for expiation and atonement, but
it's own doctrine of the Cross is UNIQUE
and unapproachable chiefly because OF
the ineffable loneliness of HIM VINO
suffered on the summit of d place cali
ed Calvary This Cross Is the indis-
nensable factor in redemption, as II
is the unacceptable fact in human ex-
nerience. 1t may be true that an easy
going, superficial age recoils from the
atonement, and it has, possibly, to be
admitted that not all of the views OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
RurIeiah,s Campaign Helped.
portland Correspondence of Boston
Globe)

portland Correspondence of Boston
Globe)
Republicans cannot overlook the
feelin that it was something of vic
tory in view of the splendid organi-
zation of the Democrats and the fact
that the Democratic administration
was entrenched in power. Democrats,
on the other hand, are comparing the
meagre plurality of Monday, almost
on the dividing line, with those great
aiorities of 10000 and 10000 that the
Republicans for several. years We're
accustomed to roll up, and are taking
heart.
Republicans feel that Ex-Congress-
man Edwin c. Burleigh gave consid-
cradle leverage to considerable ex-
tent. He had a personal end in view
in landing in the United States Sem
ate but his canvass and general cam
paign helped out the party, as whole,
all over the State, SO many feet.
His own campaign was conducted
on a most extensive plan, and it is
doubtful if any politician in Maine
sent out and received more letters
than Mr.. Burleigh. His political skill
mas prayed MIN 10 SoOu Pun po9c III TIC
past. and older politicians declare that
his hand has not yet lost its cunning.
Few politicians of 70 years are more
active.
For the first time in several years
EX-Congressman Burleigh's home
ward. in Augusta was swung back in
to the Republican column, with the
| help of his son-in-law, Hon. Byron
| Boyd, ex-chairman of the Republican
| State committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

be surprised at the new life within
you. Take off your hat and let the sun
shine on your hair. There is strength
in the suns rays. Don't be afraid of
tan and burn. The market is filled
with creams and lotions that will cas-
lily remove the tan and burn.
Play games that you may have more
exercise. Fill yourself with life and
laughter. There is nothing in the
world that will convey More distinct
ANA additional stimulus to your vital
forces than a good laugh. 1t tones up
your complexion. Better be a giggler
than to be blase.-Spokane Review.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
ner UDemoeraD by. Hon. Edwin c.
Burleigh, Republican.
Maine Came Back.
(Boston Journal.)

Maine has come back. The Repub-
leans who were led into voting for
Plaisted and the Democratic ticket,
two years ago, have had their fill of
Democratic pledge keeping. They de-
clined to be fooled any longer, and.
ON rather a fairly large vote. William
T. Haines is chosen as the next gov
ernor of the State, defeating Cover
nor Plaisted, and the Republicans elect
three congressman and seem to have
control of the Legislature, which
means Edwin c. Burleigh as the next
senator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Another cause of trouble which has
beeH added to the already somewhat
long list Of automobile tourists is the
Maine beaver, which is, however, con-
fined mostly to certain sections of the
State. Autoists returning from the
the Dead River region in Somerset
county, report trouble on account OF
the Horseback" road in Highland
plantation The eulvert IN the Sag
where the brook crosses the road has
been damned by the persistent little
animals, and the highway flooded for
depth of over foot The work of
the beavers at this particular point
has troubled the county commission
ers for years. and cost thousands Of
dollars. 1t does no good to remove the
dam as the beavers replace it with
| another in night. Old trappers insist
| that so long as two members of the
colony remain, they will not abandon
| a dam once located.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
Nature Gives; Man Squanders.

With every Indication of general
and far-reaching trade revival al
hand. it seems pity for any element
of the population to Set Itself agains
the utmost Development of oncoming
benefits. Were the bugbear removed
which possible free trade era to arise
from this years national election
would present--and the inevitable con-
sequence which history has shown
must spring out of and expand from
such an crave could go on with an
other of those industrial bounds that
have been the marvel of all nations
Much of the social unrest of which
politicians are attempting to make SO
much, was the outgrowth of business
reaction and depression in certain
branches of trade, and in districts.
This is bound to be largely overcome
under the stimulus of cumulative evil
dence of revival and coming boom
conditions.
And this is the phenomenon which
certain selfish politicians fear. If Dem
ocratic leaders can dull the public APP
probation of slowly enveloping indus
trial double-quick movements, they
stand better show Of appealing to the
electorate with their free trade cure
all. The most logical of their tariff
for-revehue-only argument is that it
might NOT breed famine or heart
breaking adversely, and it NIGHT
work miracles.
1t is gamble. with 80 to 1 against
the wisdom of trying it.
what are the most conspicuous evil
dences of coming days of unusual ac-
tivity," you ask?
Well, here is a most significant one:
The government estimates just made
public. predict the largest crops of
corn. oats. and spring sown wheat in
the country's history. In spite of the
bad luck of the early harvest in the
Central states, the total wheat crop is
likely to exceed 700, 600 bushels
Other grain and fodder crops are re-
ported as overwhelming in their inn
mensity. The figures are record break,
ing. We can scarcely grasp these
tremendous agricultural totals. VIZ
are SO accustomed 10 more and more
stupendous showing that we are like
ly not to be deeply impressed.
Some exceedingly valuable deduc
lions are drawn from these crop fig
ures by the Washington Times whicl
says:
at is a vitality important question
today whether the soil of the Unite'
States is being worked to full advan
tage. record breaking crop may b
the result of especially favorable eli
mate conditions, or it may be due t
an enlargement of the area Of cultiya
ton. or to the development of a great
err degree of productivity throug
more intelligent methods. Thus tn
erop statistics call for later analyst
that may lead to highly significar
conclusions
BE that as IL may, we are on the ey
Of realizing the wide spread benefit
OF bumper crop aad the yiyacit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
The Net Result In Maine.
(Boston Transcript

The net result in Maine is the cleo
ton of the Republican State ticket
the redemption of one congressional
district lost to the Democrats in 1910
and Republican majority in the Leg
islature sufficient to guarantee the
succession of Senator Obadiah Gard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Notwithstanding the reports which
have appeared in Maine papers. from
time to time during the current year,
that caribou had been seen within
the State limits, and that there is no
reason to doubt the presence of few
Of these animals in some of the barber
counties, there appears to be a gener-
al doubt among hunters that the ami
mails will ever return iii considerable
numbers. Many hunters have held
for years that the caribou would re-
turn to Maine after the feed In the
border provinces was exhausted, but a
Bangor man who passed the greater
part of his life in the wild places of
North America, is of the opinion that
tie day of the caribou in Maine, in
any considerable numbers is past and
that the time when the animal will
go the way of the buffalo and meet
with almost total determination is not
far distant. In the natural order of
things he thinks that the caribou can
last out ii few years longer at the
best 1t is MS belief that while their
disappearance from Maine some 20
years ago, might have been due to
the failure of the food supply, TO an
extent, there We're other contributory
causes. Maine caribou had been killed
or the ice each winter, big herds hav-
ing been killed this way, in the past.
ard tie wandering habits of the aEi-
NAL makes them more easily killed
than deer or moose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
And Did 1t Handsomely!

Lewiston Journal)
Hats eoff to Col. Parkhurst of Ban
gor He turned the trick in Penob-
scot county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

cUsHNoc CHAPTER, r. A.. M.
No 49, Special convocation at Masonic
Temple, Thursday evening. sept IL
Work in the T. M and NJ Il. NJ. Degrees
All sojourning companions are cordially
invited to attend.
WINFRED A. JACKSON. H. p
THOS. ii. BODICE, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Il suffered habitually from constipa-
/ ton. Doan's Regnlets relieved and
strengthened the bowels so that they
have been regular ever since.'-E. Davis,
Grocer, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

JEpHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. .
Meetings at o'clock every second ana
fourth Tuesday. -
c. +. STEWART. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Feel languid weak, run down? Head
ache? Stomach "off?" A good remedy
is Burtiock Blood Bitters. Ask your
druggist. Price 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. N.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
8 o'clock. ,r1,,,,,Y Co..
l.. c. HUGHES. Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

For any itchiness of the skin, for ski
rashes, chap, pimples, etc. try Doan'
Ointment 50c at all drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

A Boston paper prints the following
paragraph, which is remarkable in
more ways than one: Residents CT
Canaan, Me-, have had much trouble
this year with hedgehogs. They have
tried lining the trunks of their fruit
trees with zinc rom old washboarGs,
sections of old stove pipe and tin,
but the hedgehogs have always re-
moved the distractions. AS last re-
sort one man has tackled sheets of fly
paper about the trunks of his apple
trees. He hopes that it will stick to
the fur of the hedgehogs and engross
their attention sufficiently to make
them forget the apples
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

! Cheapest accident insurance - DIR.
Thomas Eclectic Oil For burns scalds,
cuts and emergencies All druggists sell
it, 25c and soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Town Enterprise says: Some person
who has more than passing interest in
our town and who believes in the
scriptual injunction mot to let your
left hand know what your right hand
doeth" has given the town enough
money TO build steps and q walk
across Webster Park just opposite the
late Paul Webster residence now
owned by one of the University fra
ternities. This will make a great
Improvement to this already pleasant
spot made possible by the generosity
of Webster Bros. vino have always
shown much interest in their native
town and who never let an opportuni
ty go by whereby they can aid it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

ODD FELLOWS HALL.
ASYLUM LODGE NO. 20 REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at o'clock.
o. f. FARNHAM, N. q.
E. +. WESTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Now that the annual hunting season
is on, it is probable that reports of
accidents due to earelessness In handl-
ing firearms will soon be forthcom-
ing. None have thus far been report
ed. but a Hills Beach correspondent of
the Biddeford Journal tells of Il young
ster who had close call. one day,
last week. He was out after sand pip
ers and while setaling upon a flock
with his gun half cooked in his hand
he stepped into hole in the sand
made by the forks of the clam diggers
and, pitching forward, stuck his gun
into the sand almost at his feet, eX
ploding both chambers, blowing about
six inches from the muzzle of the
fowling piece and all the Wit from
his head. He Immediately made back
tracks for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
ESTABLISHED 1925

Thursday, September IL, 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
Maine Gossip
The Proper Bedtime.

Doctors have argued late and long,
And teachers, too, they say have SAID,
About the right time and the wrong
For any one to go to bed.
OF course they greatly disagree,
So much, in fact, they quite amuse;
Now Just a moment list to me,
And | will briefly state my views:
The hour l do not care to name,
If it be late or break of day;
1t may be six or twelve, | claim;
The point l reach a different way.
When we with willing hands have
wrought
To lift some fallen one of earth;
When to some grand and noble thought
We for mankind have given birth;
When we have lifted and made glad
Some wearied, overburdened heart,
Seen those that want are warmly clad,
And for Gods poor have done our part;
When we have reached this noble state,
And starving souls have blessed and
fed,
What'er the clock may indicate,
Contented, we may seek our bed.
But If until this height we gain
We find that we awake must keep;
For some of us at least, tits plain
1t would be late e'er we could sleep.
Thomas f. Porter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

The Aroostook Republican consoles
itself in the belief that while life in
that county may have its drawbacks
in one way or another, there Iare
places in other sections of the country
where the problems which surround
the farmer are much more complex
The reason for the Americana belief
is given in the following paragraph:
"A dispatch dated September SAYS:
Farmers in Northern Texas are plow-
ing by moonlight to escape the attacks
of fly that is causing death of live
stock in that section. Horses and cat
tie are being driven blind by the pest
and cows refuse to eat, supplies OF
milk and butter being greatly reduced.
The people also are suffering attacks
of the fly. Horses are being covered
with blankets Aroostook may have
its drawbacks, but nothing of such
serious nature as above mentioned"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-29
WILSON QUIzzED
ON THE TARIFF
CHAIRMAN HILLEs WANTS TO
KNOW DEMOCRATIC ATTITUDE
TOWARD MEASURE. .es-rs

! New York, Oct. ss.-Charlss D
Hilles has addressed an open letter t
Woodrow Wilson on the tariff cues
ton. The chairman OF the republican
national committee demands the pub
, lie be told whether tho democratic
candidate for president stands or
the whole democratic national plat
form or repudiates its tariff plank.
The platform of your party on the
tarin this year Is extremely destruc
tive and disturbing" says Mr.. Hilles
! "This is what the democratic party
! now says to the people on this ques
ton: ,...... ..-.
I'VE declare it to be a fundamental
principle of the democratic party that
the federal government under the con,
stitution has no right or power to i'm
pose or collect tariff duties. except for
the purpose of revenue. and we de-
mand that the collection Of such
taxes shall be limited to the neces'
stiles Of government honestly and
economically administered 'E,
This Is a declaration that protec-
tive tariff duties are unconstitutional, =
continues Mr.. Hilles. If the demo
Gratis believe this they must, IL sue
cessful. proceed without delay to
sweep them away. This means to
put our industries and /. occupations
on a free trade basis ruthlessly and
without regard to business or eco
,nomic considerations.
"For a hundred years protective
tariff duties have been accepted as
constitutional. To have them dec!ar-
ed unconstitutional now would be to
suddenly stop and dismant the
wheels Of progress in our country.
This would be 'deplorable economic
revolution and retrogression.
"Yet you and your candidacy stand
upon this platform declaration. You
apparently accept and indorse.it You
must do 80 unless you clearly reject
It,
do you repudiate it?
1T you do not you must be reckoned
with as free trader seeking to have
all protective tariff duties outlawed.
This is a position which seriously
threatens the security and prosperity
Of the country.
Your personal position in this mat
ter and the declarations OF your party
are more than ever threatening be-
cause the record of your party in &C.
tually handling tariff matters is SO
and so recklessly unfair.
You and your followers seek to assure
the people that they should be trusted
with the dificult and delicate work Of
tarif revision. Yet they have just
shown by their oficial acts that they
will not be fair and just in this mat
ter"