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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20
We Can't Help Saying 1t.

DIR. sun Vat Sen seems to be the
LaF'ollette of China. The presidency
goes to Yuan Shi Kai.-Boston Tray
eler.
Yes, but does he seem to be Taft,
! Roosevelt, Wilson or Bryan?
| one London man contributes $4,000
toward the support of grand opera in
that city. Now if one Portland man
should contribute the same amount
here we might have grand opera. Sull
Portland isn't London.-EXpress and
Advertiser.
| What is it?
| On a Mexican one track road the
engine had such loud whistle that il
exhausted all the steam and stopped
the train, which was captured by in
surrectos. Woody Wilson's campaign
managers please take notice.-Wash-
ington Post.
oh, Woody can keep right on toot-
ing and his one track train of thought
can jump the rails and climb trees, but
it never stops.
The Man About town admits that
he does all the writing and makes all
the sketches for his department in the
Pol uand Argus. This may be Il mat
ter-ot-course statement made with
the intent of avoiding misunderstand-
ings. or the result of desire to be
given personal credit for 1t task that
is ii its nature impersonal or as a
shreWd move in preparation for an
immunity bath later on. 1t all de-
ponds on the point of view.-Biddeford
Journal.
We're going to bet the editor made
him do it.
The Bible class of John d. Rookie
Teller has decided that the smallest
income on which New York city man
can safely marry is $1l00. We think
the perils of Il big city must figure
at 500 ana believe Boston man can
safely marry on $1,000. Now watch the
ante run doWn.-Bosten Globe
w find it hard to be come interest
ed III the paltry problems of New
4ori; ana Boston However. ii MAJ
prove an interesting fact for our less
fortunate brethren To know that not
more than six men in Augusta receive
less tian $1,000 yearly But can man
sadly marry. any way?
TEGon the folks who cannot afford
an automobile are going to attend the
big show in Portland this week, for
they find about as much pleasure in
looking over the handsome cars rs
do those who own from one to three
or four and drive them about the
eoGntry.-Poftland Press.
And those who cant afford to go
are having lots of fun with the "Au-
tomobile Sections of the newspapers.
jean Burroughs SAYS Roosevelt viii
lot ignore his countrys call. Roose-
Welt was never known to ignore any
| thing RreelSten Times.
Except the tariH.-Portland Argus.
And the Biddeford Record
And our treaty with Colombia when
he took Panama.-Argus.
And such shallow Drained slurs as
the three above. But go ahead and
enjoy your two little selves, Nobody
cares.
The KenDebec Journal and Mr. Pass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20

Several requests for information as
10 water conditions at Rumford lead
Us to print the following history of
the case: The Legislature of 1911
passed a law granting a charter to the
Rumfnld Water District. This charter
WAS accepted by the voters Of the vii
lage corporation 1T Il meeting held
in September, and on Nov. ! eondem-
nation proceedings We're begun by the
trustees Of the district by filing writ
of seizure with Justice Savage OF the
Supreme Court. Justice Savage
named Justices Cornish and King of
the court and Former Governor Cobb
as a board to fix the amount which
he district should pay for the three
water plants which it has taken over.
The three water companies Of Rum
ford have expended nearly one half
million dollars. The plan of the water
district is to go to Howard Pond III
the town of AndoVer. II miles distant
for a new pure water supply 1t is
estimated that the cost OF this Will
be nearly 100000. which, with the
award 10 the three water companies,
v hichzthe district must pay, il is said
will eaIl for an outlay of $a5eeep, at
least. The hearing before the board
las been in progress nearly two weeks
and viii rot be concluded before the
last of the present week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20

The number of aspirants TO the Re-
publican nomination for governor in
the state Of Maine would indicate that
the party isn't at all frightened by
hosts Of .figgers' arrayed by our
friend Lamont \. stevens, and isn't
worrying SO much as the Democrats
would have people believe. We ven
ture the prediction that when the
campaign has opened the unterrited
will be greeted with few surprises
1t bas been period thus far of de-
lightful undertaking of other folks
and shouting for the party of Ire
.peepul" hut we don't believe that
the state has got the habit to such
an extent as some Democratic leaders
claim -Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20

A New Yorker advances an earnest
plea for the preservation of Maine
town records. AS an example OF the
deplorable carelessness with which
these important documents are treated
he cites the case of Wells. In the
town of Wells. one of the Oldest anu
most important of the County of ork,
the records were lying in loose leaves
all around, and the edges of the leaves
were terribly worn, and no one unless
an expert a. deciphering writing could
make them out | had only Few mo-
ments in which to examine them as
the clerk was to close the Office, but
those few moments We're enough III
which to ascertain the deploraDle con-
difion of the records Is 1t not pos
sibIe 10 interest the Maine Historical
Society in their preservation lheN
are too valuable an addition to be a Z
lowed to go to destruction and decay
Maine Democrats evidence lack Oh
appreciation of the principles OF CON
servation by the way they handle theif
| first bit Of campaign material NOT
| but that they make it fill space enough
but from political viewpoint we rear
they use that space to fast
II it weren't for the happy way f''-
tangall disregards out-of-date utter
ances supporters of Albert SHAW hiis
find grounds for optimism in MohoaS
mornings iizz.
Stirring need of more school room L
forcefully expressed in the report VI
| Sup't of Schools Hayes. Loohe iNe
moor economy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20

How much will the extra session of
Legislature cost tie people of Maine
No one knows, and in the administra-
ton circles no one cares. After it *
all over there can be a little confer
ence. perhaps over the long distance
telephone. perhaps by messenger III
which the United states Brewers
Association can be called To witness
that the Governor has done all that h.
could do for them. even going SO lar
as seriously To jeopardize his re-
election. and that now all that re-
mains for the aforesaid association l.
to duplicate that $l5o.oao appropriation
put into the campaign of 1ali, and help
10 elect a Legislature with two
thirds majority IN favor Of its pro-
position to exploit its traffic in the
State o. Maine Express a Advertiser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20
Maine Gossip
Where Bueles Call.

(By Elizabeth MerrillA
High Hearts have heard the bugle horn
Blown over Hills of Day;
Ana Ger the rough road stumble on
Where drums and bugleS play
me trails of God are high and steep,
And they who glory know
Have led the way by waters deep
Where unseen bugles blow
High Hearts have heard the bugle-cry
And march where heroes trod
" hat matters ii to live or die
II dying leads to God?
For Socrates the hemlock drank
ana scorn and haunting knew.
The Christ beneath the dark cross sank
But-marched where bugles blew.
High hearts rest not in Camps of Ease
But enter in the fray.
Ihey lie not down on Beds of Peace
W hen bugies call away.
They fight like men unto the end
And give the best of life:
And brave within the battle bend
All power TO red-hot strife
High Hearts heed always Gods Great
will
And where He leads they go.
Iney fall to rise-and march on still
where mystic bugleS blow,
Lille towards have no part to play
In work of God or men,
For they who win must fight their way
Where bugleS call TO men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20

our Whitefeld correspondent, while
in that postofice recently, discovered.
seated together upon a bench, three
elderly men whose combined ages
amounted to 25S years. The eldest
from point of years only-was Cyrus
+. Carleton. IS years; Seth Tarr was
next in line with Sc and George Garlic
ton. youngest. with but 81 years of
his boyhood behind him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20

one London man contributes $4,000
toward the support of grand opera in
that city. Now if one Portland man
should contribute the same amount
here we might have grand opera. Still
Portland isn't London-EXpress and
Advertiser.
What is it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 14t, r. & A..
NJ special communication Tuesday e1e-
Mug, Feb. 20 Work in nj M pepree
az i. NJ. Supper ut 4. 80 followed by =
Pastmaster's Night Ali soiournIng
present.
ALBERT e. FOLSOM, w. M
w. A. JACKSON SI.lt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20

DIR. Sun Vat Sen seems to be the
LaF'ollette of China. The presidency
goes to Yuan Shi Kai-Boston TraV-
eIer.
Yes, but does he seem to be Taft,
Roosevelt, Wilson or Bryan?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20

Pat-"McGuire is dead" jim
Dead? Was he insured" Pat-"Noi
he's total ss,"-Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-20
BETHLEHEM LODGE Mo az

DE rIEEt1EW IUUGE, NO. 35, r. &
A. M Special communication at 7.30 e,
M. Monday, Feb. 10, Work in f. c. de-s
gree. All sojourning brethren are cor-a
daily invited to attend 2
GEORGE a. COOMBS. w. NJ.
C1lAS. ID. WHITE. Sec
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25
The Field Against Wilson.

1t seems to be clearly case of the
field against Governor Woodrow Wilson.
In all the States, except in those hav-
ing an avowed candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination. Gov. Wilson is an
active candidate whereas other candi-
dates seem to be making fight only IN
particular States. In some States
Clark is pitted against Wilson, in others
Harmon, while in the South Underwood
is to be contended with. 1t begins to
look like combination against the
strongest man. We shall be pleased to
discover that we are mistaken in this
diagnosis of the situation for we want
nothing done that may in any wise
weaken the man who wins or make luke.
warm the friends of the losers. But
keep your eyes open and note develop
nents.s Gov Wilson's strength lies in
thefact that he has large and enthus-
iastic following in every State. He is
everywhere recognized swhat we may
call a sound, sensible, well poised, CON
servative- progressive. Unlike T. R.,
he is NOT trying to beat the beaten, to
out-Herod Herod, in announcing
strange, wild. impractical and heretical
doctrines simply to attract attention
and to win the support of the, unthink-
ing. =. Greeebrie Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25
Commends Mr.. Gilkeson.

Elsewhere in our columns will be
found the announcement of the candi-
dacy of Mr.. Henry B. Gilkeson of the
County of Hampshire for the Demo.
cratic nomination for the State Senate
from this district. The people of the
district are fortunate in having the
opportunity to have Mr. Gilkeson rep
resent them. He has at several differ
ent times represented his own county
in the lower house and each time with
honor and credit both to himself and
his people. He has served on most all
of the important committees of the
Legislature and he is acknowledged one
of the best posted men in the state of
the state on the working of the legis-
lature. He is honest and conscientious.
He cannot be bribed and cannot be
fooled by the ways that are dark SO
common about the legislature. His
very name stands for truth, sincerity
and integrity and he is far above the
ways of the little, practical politi-
clans. Martinsbasrg Statesman Demo
crat.
Hon. H B. Gilkeson, of Romney, is
announced as candidate for the State
Senate from this district. He is the
equal of any man in the district. =
Berkeley Spqiaus Nesos.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25
The MariOnettes.

Have you ever seen a puppet
show with the figures controlled
by strings held by the manipulate
or back of the scenes !?
1t has its counterpart in the po-
litica1 maneuvering of the corpor-
alton bosses who pull the strings
and make the voters dance to their
music, believing it to be the true
note of patriotism and party
fealty.
Very insidious are the methods,
but very sure the results (! The
public, often while clamoring
over petty offices, neglects the
really all important matter of vot-
ing for those who compose the
Committees which elect the sew
era1 Chairmen to handle the CAM
paign funds and generally place
them where it will do the most
good in entrenching the ring in
power.
These sinister influences EN-
ploy as the string pullers, those
who, possessed of a sort of crafty
Intelligence, are willing for a
price to betray their own people and
to prostitute their talents to an
ignoble use.
They have no political convic-
tions and are doci1e always when
they hear their masters voice.
How many of the voters pay
any attention to the election OF
the delegates and committeeman
who control the political situa-
ton?
Just as long as they are willing
to let matters drift and see the
committees manipulated by out
side and crooked influences, SC
long will they continue to be. the
laughing stock of more en1ighten-
Led communities who have reyolted
and taken possession of their own
party affairs, and have. driven the
corporation controlled money
]changers from the Democratic
1 temple.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25
Democrats to Name Judge May Is.

At meeting held Saturday afternoon
in the offices of Faulkner, Walker &
Woods, the Democratic Judicial Com
mittee for this. the 18th district, called
the convention for " o'clock, May %.
at the Court House, for the purpose of
nominating candidate to succeed
Judge E. Boyd Faulkner on the bench.
The basis of representation was fixed on
the vote for Bennett in the last guber-
material race and will entitle Berkeley
to 26 delegates, Jefferson to Is, and
Morgan to 6. The meeting was presid-
ed over by W. G.. Kilmer, as Chairman
Wood is a candidate.
Morgan county was represented by
Senator A. C. McIntire, who held ). H.
Phillips proxy, The membership Of this
committee now consists of w. C. Kill
mer, J T. Morrison and J. M Woods,
of Berkeley; J. H. Phillips, of Morgan;
and j. Walter Kearney and s. C. Young,
of Jefferson. Since the last meeting
of the committee Senator A. R. Unger,
of Morgan, has died and A. H. Salton-
stall moved away. George Marquette,
of j. fferson, is also dead - Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25
Public Building It Charles Town
W. Va.

Mr.. WATSON. ask unanimous con-
sent that the Senate proceed 10 the
consideration Of the btll Is. 5S14) to
provide for the erection Of q public
building at Charles Town. w. Va.
There being no objection. the Senate,
yas in Committee Of the Whole, proceed
ed to consider the bin, which had been
reported from the COMMITTEES on Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds with an
amendment, in line 10, before the word
thousand, to strike out seventy
five and insert zone hundred and five, -
so as to make the bill read: f,
Be it enacted, etc, That the Secre-
tary of the, Treasury be, and he is
hereby authorized and directed to ac-
quire, by purchase, condemnation, or
otherwise, site and cause to be erect
ed thereon suitable building, includ-
ing freproof vaults and heating and
ventilating apparatus, for the use and
accommodation of the United States
post Office in the town of Charles Town,
w. Va, the cost of the same not to ex-
coed $105, 900.
Mr. SMooT. did not understand
the amendment.
The VICE PRESIDENT. The Secre-
tary will again state the amendment.
The Secretary again stated the
amendment.
Mr.. SMooT That is an increase re-
ported by the Committee?
Mr.. WATSON It is recommended by
the department.
The VICE PRESIDENT. And is re-
ported by the committee.
The amendment was agreed to.
The bill was reported to the Senate IS
amended, and the amendment was con-
Cured in.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed
for third reading, read the third time
and passed. Extract from the Congress
sio1aal Record.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25
To the Democratic Voters
Of the County.

] am candidate for the office of
Prosecuting Attorney. tits but fair to
you to state that my retirement for
some years from practice has robbed
me of much Of such small knowledge
and training as ! might once have had.
Il is but fair to myself to affirm that I
would not seek this Office did / not feel
that I had made or would make my
self capable of filling it. am a
graduate of one of the foremost law
schools in the country (Columbia;) was
associated in practice for some years
with the late Capt. Geo. Baylor, whose
partner ] was at the time of his death.
If elected ! will give the best that is In
me to my county. I will prosecute
vigorously all true violators Of our laws,
regardless of whom they be. / will
seek to save to our people the expense
Of such prosecutions as are silly, hope
less and foredoomed to failure. IF
elected. pledge myself utterly re-
gardless of pressure and consequence
to be true to my conscience, my office
and to you. VIM. 81. WILSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25

In reporting the effort to secure a
new Norfolk and Western Depot, to be
located on the Belt Line, we seem to
have stirred up our good neighbor of
the Esprit. -
We disclaim any intention Of doing
any thing detrimental to the West End.
but since the depot location has never
done anything for that section in the
way Of building It up or enhancing real
estate values. and since the new loca-
ton is said to be closer to the Court
House the town center and on more
level road. we reported the efforts be-
ing made for ! new depot AZ matter
Of news and with commendatory notice.
With Brother Halnes. we don't he
lieve IN any Star Chamber proceedings
in such matters. Take the whole peo-
pie into confidence. and let the discus
sion be in the broad light Of day.
We have no axe to grind. and are
still open to conviction. It is said that
but for the greed of property owners
the present Norfolk q Western depot
would have been located in the center
Of the town. IN which event . modern
convenient union depot would have
eventually resulted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25
Gard.
II. B. cilkeson AK. the Support Of The
Voters

H. B. cilkeson Ask he Support Of he
Votsrs.
April 10, 1912
To the Democratsof Hampshire County:
It has been suggested to me that I
again become candidate for the House
of Delegates.
In the last two campaigns | yielded
to the urgent request Of our people
against my own interest and inclination
and became candidate for that Office,
and served them to the best ofmy abili-
ty, appreciate very much those evil
dences Of confidence in me, and I thank
you for them; but cannot consent to
another election to that Office.
Recently coed many democrats, not
only of my own county, but in other
counties of the sentorial district. have
urged me to become acandidatefor the
State Senate, to succeed Senator Nc
InLire.
While had not expected tobe acan-
didate for any Office. certain develop
ments Of the political situation in this
district have induced me to consent to
become candidate for the State SEN
ate; and if the democrats of this coun-
ty, and of this district think that can
be of service to them, by reason of my
experience in matters of legislation, or
of any ability that / may possess, to
deal with the very important subjects
that will come before the next legisla-
tures and shall nominate and elect me
tosthe Senate, and thus confer upon
me this promotion to the higher branch
of the legislature, shall appreciate it;
and / shall give the same diligent,
! faithful attention to the duties that
may devolve upon meas have endeav-
/ jored to do in the past.
In making announcement of my cam
didacy, have done so with the full
knowledge of the influences that will be
against me.
But know that the nomination and
election of Che representatives Of the
people are in the their hands, and it is
for them to decide who they shall he.
1t behooves them to take an active in
terest in these matters and not leave
them in the hands of politicians.
/ Our county executive committee has
decided to submit this question to vote
of our democratic voters at primary
election to be held on the first day OF
June next, at o'clock.
| II my fellow citizens of this county
shall choose me for their candidate to
the State Senate and give me the vote
of the county in convention, | shall
greatly appreciate it.
Very respectfully.
H.. B. G1LKEsoN.
Prom the Hampshire Repieec.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25

J The Democratic County Executive
Committee a. the official starter. has
dropped the flag and the primary race
is now on, and the winning post set
for May 18th.
All candidates are reported as run
ming strong" and with no .'fouling" at
the polls, the public will heartily &C
claim the winners and back them to
win again in the great November
Finals
1t is to be hoped that no protests Of
''dirty riding" will be entered, but il
there are that the judges may disquali-
fly the guilty oIes and rule the crooked
jockeys off the Democratic tracks, fol
keeps. u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25
The Macon Reunion.

The West Virginia Division, United
Sons of Confederate Veterans announc-
es that the low rate of one cent per
mile has been secured from the Rail
roads to the Sixteenth Annual Reunion
of Confederate Veterans to be held at
Macon, Ga. May SO 1912. It is hoped
that many Veterans and Sors Of Vet
Grams will go from this County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-04-25
The Salvation Army.

In Charleston last week an APP
peal was made for funds to build
Salvation Army Headquarters
in which the poor, the weak and
the afflicted might find a temper
airy refuge.
The response was inspiring.
Over thirty FIVE thousand dollars
was subscribed within a week,
much of it by men who seldom if
ever put their foot inside church.
The Salvation Army has en-
deared itself to those who believe
that it is doing the work laid down
by the Son of the Carpenter, IN
uplifting the destitute and the
oppressed, without thought OF
earthly reward or of social pres
tige or business prefermeut.
They discern more of the spirit
of the Master, in shielding a
Magdalene from the scorn of her
pharasaical sisters, or in helping
a poor drunken outcast recover his
manhood, than in wrang1ing over
dogma and non essentials.
May the sacrifices of the conse-
Grated men and women of the Sal
walton Army who lead lowly lives
of self denial for His sake, not be
in vain !!