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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
Panama Canal Tolls.
Oath Tines.)

(Bdtn Ilf0eS.b
The Democrats are represented as
preparing a bill TO govern Panama
Canal tolls which subjects American
vessels to the same conditions as for
eign vessels which use the canal.
american ship owners seem TO be do
ing pretty WE'LL is said to be the
Democratic comment. Pretty well, IN
deed, Any Congressman who has any
such transformation got it from the
railroads or the foreign shipping Off
ces. not from any inquiry or inyestt-
CATION amongst American shipping
men. Just at the moment the coast
wise fleet is being fairly prottably
employed after an interval of several
years during which many vessels have
been tied up and others barely paving
expenses or running at a loss. Bath
shipyards haven't had a years work
in the last three years put together,
Yet there are evidently Congressman
who affect to think that the American
shipowner is prosperous, that free
canal service would be superfiuous ana
that the best interests of the 9o,00o,o0o
owners of the canal will be served by
taxing the American ships that use IL.
thus making the minimum freight
charge between East and West that
much higher, for the enrichment oil
the railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
Weather and Politics.
Uewjston Journal.)

dewiston Journal.)
Let us talk about the weather. In
the past several days it has become
topic of more Importance than the at
titude of the Colonel towards the
presidency, the oratorical fistieuifs oil
Battling Bob and the mental gyra-
tions of the governor of Michigan
Waterville Sentinel.
The above is from the leading edi-
torial of the Waterville Sentinel OF
Tuesday. Jan. 9th, 1912. Its seductive
invitation doesn't fool us, We be-
lieye that the above is a Baoonian-
Shakespearian cryptogram. 1t Is the
long-lost word 1t is the long await
ed signal of warning to the demo
Gratis who want jobs. Talk about
the weather, boys!" In other words
discuss atmospheric changes rather
than Covered Bridges. Think of 1t
CIV. patti, Kernel Fred, Jim Singleton
and Lamont gathered in an element
proof room discussing the weather
while the elements and few disap'
pointed democrats roar without
What a sublime spectacle these high
salaried heroes do present. Let us
talk about the weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
Better Read Us!

A highly respected woman asks If
the Journal would oppose or support
equal suffrage in Maine; and IF the
Journal has the courage to place it.
self on the issue
Our answer must start off with an
expression of forgiveness to this noble
representative of Names highest
feminine intelligence, for not reading
the X. ]. We have received many
letters of thanks for our outspoken
views on this question. We are sorry
that Mrs. had not discovered our
position, before she questioned the
courage to voice our convictions.
In these days of public awakening
we have no fear for the outcome OF
such as equal suffrage and all such
movements as promise eventual tri-
umpll of intelligence and character
over ignorance and vice. We believe
there is salvation i'll the glorious wo-
manhood of Maine. We believe that
some day illiterates. thugs and ballot
box yiolators will be relegated to the
background by the calm moral infiu-
ence and intelligent voting of our wives
and mothers and sweethearts. We
believe if the women of Maine were
voting, cheap and selfish politicians
would not dare dicker with the rum
trust TO the States disgrace.
The Kennebec Journal congratulated
(and repeats it, the State Grange on
the step taken at its recent annual
meeting. We believe the psychological
moment has arrived and that the
pledge OF q powerful body like the
grange is significant. Let the State
Woman's Suffrage Association CO.
operate with its powerful ally and
the movement has an impetus that
cannot be halted.
The grange and the church under
stand feminine strength. Leading
newspapers of the State recognize
and praise it. Now is the time and
should be accepted. 1t is not our
battle but we wish to enlist in the
ranks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
The Story of Two Noble Lives.

4 beautiful tribute to her father
and mother, Samuel Gridley Howe and
Julia Ward Howe, by Laura l.. Rich
ards. 1t has the genuine simplicity
SO often an inherent part of the great
personalities portrayed. DIR. Howe
began his work for his fellows as
long ago as the time when Greece
fought for her independence, in 1924.
He lived in Greece for six years,
soldier and surgeon and the best kind
of social worker, solving problems
that now require elaborate conven-
tions even to discuss, and raising
money himself to carry out his help
full schemes. OF his work for the
blind in Boston It is needless to speak.
The name of his pupil Laura Bridg-
man is as well known as that of
Helen Keller The abuses common in
the treatment of the insane reused
his efforts, and his spirits were APP
parently undauntcd. He often said.
obstacles are things to overcome"
| Truly he followed the Master, and in
his wake the blind received their
sight. the dumb spake, and the poor
heard good tidings His life is still
an inspiration to those who work for
their fellowmen. His wife. so re-
Gently gone away from devoted cir
| Gle of friends, lived to beautiful old
age. Indefatigable at home among
her children, she entered syinpatheti-
cally into DR.. Howe's philanthropies,
and yet made distinct place for her.
| self by her own public activities and
with her busy pen. The story of her
Il Do Ii - Do, r. tC.
with great effect, and will influence
children of our day to reverence the
patriotism of their ancestors. No
better book nor more interesting book
could be given to school children to
read than this simple story of the
magnificent victories of these true
heroes of peace. Published by Dana
Estes & Co., Boston; price, so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
MANCHESTE

Mrs. Milton Bither and son Neal
we're guests, last week, of Mrs. Philo
Hewitt and daughter Matte.
Mrs. T. f. Jackson who went to
Winthrop, Thursday, in wagon, re-
turned Sunday with Mr.. Jackson in a
sleigh, leaving the wagon in Win
throp.
Roy Brown made his regular trip
into Augusta, Saturday, through the
drifts accompanied by his father, A.
f. Brown, who assisted him in shovel
ing through the drifts. These milk
men have not failed to deliver their
milk to customers for the past nine
years although some winter trips
they have had to drive over stone
walls and through fields in order to
get to the customers.
No mail was delivered on r. +. ID.
5. Saturday, on account of deep drifts
and only part of the patrons received
their mail Tuesday.
William johnson made a business
trip to Augusta. Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
Democratic Reasons.

(Rockland Courier-G azetteo
There is no person in Maine VINO
has passed beyond the salad days but
is perfectly aware of the reasons NOV
ing Governor Plaisted to call his
extra session of the Legislature. The
reasons named in the call are both
speeious and purile. Maine must at
any cost be kept Democratic ana
ruled by rum. Governor Plaisted and
his advisor, foiled by the people i'll
their attempt to render those condi-
tions possible, propose to make one
more desperate effort to deliver the
State over to the national liquor in
terests. from which source money for
political purposes can always be op-
tanned. That is the reason in nut
shell for the extra session. No matter
how much the cities and towns, the
men and boys, of Maine are debauch-
ed the Governor and his little crew
must be kept in power. But the peo-
pie see through it, Nobody is de-
ceived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
Only Just Recognition.

The Army and Navy Journal of
December 9, 1911. has the following
communication:
THE Act of Congress of March 3,
1906, Chapter 1904 t33 Statutes at
Large, Part 1, Page $3.50 provided for
placing on the retired list of the Army
with the rank of Brigadier General,
Joseph f. Hawley and Peter josef
Osterhaus.
General Hawley had served as
Chairman of the Military Committee
OF the L. S. Senate, but at the time
of the above enactment his service
in the Senate had terminated. Cen
eral Osterhaus, after the war, had
served as United States Consul.
Neither officer had served in the reg
ular army; their records as General
officers of Volunteers in the Civil
War were good but they We're APP
pointed on the retired list of the army
because of their limited financial cir
cumstances.
There are now living twenty Cen
eral officers Of Volunteers in the Civil
War, of whom about half are in in
dependent financial circumstances.
Their records as General officers in
the Civil War were good and they
would be glad to know whether pub
lie sentiment regards it as reasonable
and just that Congress should ac-
cord to them the same treatment as
was granted to Generals Hawley and
Osterhaus."
One hundred and twenty-eight Ma
jor Generals and five hundred and
sixty-one Brigadier Generals Were
commissioned in the Volunteer ser.
vice in the Civil War. Twenty nov
survive. Twelve of the survivors are
over eighty years OF age; the others
are over seventy, several of them
closely approximating fourscore, The
simple statement of the case wouii
t.rTtR a. a -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
Editorial Comment
Massachusetts Justice on Trial.
(Bangor Commercially


Doubtless the next step i'm the Rich
cson case Will be an appeal for execu-
tive clemeney to save the murderer
from the chair and if such an effort
succeeds it will be an irrepara Bile
blemish upon Massachusetts, justice.
1t so happens that just at present
there is movement in the Old Bay
State to do away with the death pen
|'alty and II is probable that in this
movement the defense sees "a glimmer
of hope.
The confession of Richeson did not
come sufficiently early in the proceed
ings to impress the public mind with
its sincerity but to most will be be-
lieved to have been inspired by the
certainty that conviction was at hand.
The murderer in the early stages of
his arrest was cool and cynical He
maintained to his former congregation
that he was innocent and also to his
attorneys 1t was only at the 18th
hour when hope of acquittal had fed
that confession came
1t SO happens that Gov Foss and
the executive council have just been
considering the question of the COM
mutation of sentence of the outlaw
murderer Phelps, who killed deputy
sheriff, and a stay of execution has
been granted. 1t has developed that
certain members of the council do not
favor capital punishment and the
chief executive has indicated desire
for clemency in the Phelps case. These
officials have no right to allow their
individual sentiments as to the pro-
priety of capital punishment to in
fluence their action. The laws of their
state, which they are sworn to main
tain, call for execution for first de-
gree murderers and to vitiate the laws
because of their private sentiments
would be an entirely wrongful action.
We shall doubtless see many Mass
achusetts people join in a campaign to
save the life of Richeson. Maudlin
sympathy is certain to be accorded II
murderer in the present day attitude
of conformation of crime, but If Rich
eson receives a Communication of SEN
tence Massachusetts, can never again
consistently call in the death penalty.
There has never been more afro
cious brutal, self-seeking murder
than that of the young Linnell girl by
her affianced loved, n man who by
reason of his fine educational oppor-
tunities and high station in life cam
not plead for eXtenuation because of
mental limitations, ignorance or pow
erty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
Coming Events

Jan. 11-Excelsior Pomona, Wilton.
Ian li-t3-Poultry show, Sko"hegah'
Jan i3-KncN- Pomona Grange mee'S
with South Hope Grange
Jan. 17--Aroostook and Penobscot Union
Pomona, Monticello.
Ian. 17-Maine Loan Il Building Assoc
citation annual session, Bangor
Jan. 1S-Meeting of the Governor anu
Council. ~, PHI
Jan. 2S-East Kennebec Pomona, Vas
Jan. 25-2s-Eighth Annual Conference
on Child Labor Louisville Ky -,
Jan S1-Sagadahoc Pomona with biflso
Grange, Brunswick. e,,.
Feb 5.-Primary elections for state
senator IN Androscoggin waldo anu
York counties 49,.
Teb s-oxford Pomona, BryantS roma.
Feb 6-12-Food Fair, Bangor
March Especial Election OF state SER
ators in Androseoggin and Waldo Couh-
ties. e.,,o Can
March 20-Special Session or Maine
March 27-Malne Methodist Confersncs
March 27-Ea.t Maine Methodist Con-
ference. Rockland ,,-.......,,,,
April 1o.-State Republican convention.
June ls-National Republican ConVent
ton, Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
. gets to be pretty conpanionable.


he gets to be pretty conipanionable.
Always wait an hour. after you
arise in the morning. before taking
final action on any business. You can
think better after you get your eyes
opened.
The best time to cut ice is in the
winter. before the summer siesta
comes along.
Half the fun in life is living on
your nerve-previding you have any
of that useful commodity.
A lots of young men will hold
heavy girls on their laps. who
wouldn't lug up hod of coal Tor
mother.
The poster girl is no good for
marrying purposes. There must De
something else besides the dream
girl.
When things are done for business.
the idealist has poor show for his
alley.
The drunkard is always the best
liar.
1t is always hard blow when
man finds his best friend indus
triously cutting his throat or pulling
the sidewalk out from under him.
Holding hands is fine, hne-bat IL
can't be done by wireless.
, A man was never known 10 give
banquet te his creditors.
a girl will tell a man all that she
thinks he ought to know. and then
she puts up the bars.
The strong minded woman has lew
men friends. but that doesn't alarm
her in the least. That goes with the
strong mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
Another Bottle Question.

Here is a matter which we believe
should be called to the attention OF
Governor Plaisted. 1t is a curious de-
veIopment growing out of the IN
creased cost of living. In some parts
of the country it is raising a loud
cutlery. Were it properly introduced
to his excellency we have the right
to expect that he would call another
special session of the Legislature to
deal with it. 1t is Of "bottle appeal
and of more importance than the pre-
text on which the recent call was
made.
In New York patrons of quick
lunch counters are up in arms ovel
the adjustment of the free catsuI
bottle. 1t is even reported that fres
catsup may become a, political slo
J can ff,rnneh ths organization Of New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11

aged survivors OF a host of leaders
of the honor and emoluments that
would be conferred by an act such as
already has been passed as to two
members of their class. Such an act
would be just and gracious recog-
milton that would not fail to meet the
hearty approval of the American pco-
pie. The Maine general officers in
the list of survivors are Chamberlain,
Conner, and Nickerson. who now re-
sides in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
A LIBERAL Offer
We Guarantee to Relieve Dyspepsia.
II We Fail the Medicine Costs
NOTHING.

To unquestionably prove to the
people that Indigestion and dyspepsia
can be permanently relieved and that
ReXall Dyspepsia Tablets will bring
about this result, We will furnish the
medicine absolutely free if it fails to
give satisfaction to any one using it,
The remarkable success of Rexall
Dyspepsia Tablets is due to the high
degree of scientific skill used in de-
vising their formula as well as TO the
care exercised in their manufacture.
whereby the well-known properties of
Bismuth- Subnitrate and Pepsin have
been combined with Carminatives and
other agents.
Observation-Disclosures and Pepsin are
constantly employed and recognized
by the entire medical profession as in
valuable in the treatment of indiges-
ton and dyspepsia.
The Pepsin used in ReXall Dyspep-
STA Tablets is carefully prepared SO
as to develop its greatest efficiency
Pepsin supplies to the digestive APP
paratus one of the most important
elements OF the digestive fluid. With
out it the digestion and assimilation
of food are impossible.
The Carminatives possess properties
| which aid in relieving the distur-
Dances and pain caused by undigested
food. This combination of these III
gradients makes remedy invalu
able for the complete relief of indiges.
| ton and dyspepsia.
We are so certain of this that We
urge you to try Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets on our own personal guaran.
tee. Three sizes. rs cents, SO cents
and $100. Remember, you can obtair
| Rexall Remedies only at our store
L rri,a Isa.cau Stnre John Couphlin II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
What Do You Think About It

A prominent man of Maine whose
opinions are largely respected in the
State. has written the kennebee
Journal concerning the special ses-
sion. His concise and common sense
view is worth giving attention by
lawmakers and general public. In
our Letter Box department, this is
sue, we give his letter in full. Further
comment is unnecessary-read the
letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
Thursday. January II, 1912.

For / shall sing of the strong,
silent thinking work of Nature and
of God interfused in earth and
sky and sea controlling in impair
tial covenant the mighty mass. L
shall sing how the whole universe
is alive with harmony upon this
side and upon that, and is moved
by the motions of Reason, one
spirit indwelling in all its parts,
shedding its dews upon the round
world, swiftly speeding through
all things and fashioning the body
of things to breathing life
ManliuS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
WASHINGTON.

The worst storm of the season
came, Thursday night and Friday
when it is said there was two feet of
snow fel! and the wind blew a gale.
The stage got as far as Cooper s
Mills and could get no further. Friday
night.
State S. S. Missionary w. e. Over
lock is in Cumberland county, work.
ing.
James A. Clark was here, one day
last week, buying fiowage land on the
great bog, so called in Palermo.
Several from this place attended
court in Rockland, last week.
w. L. Overlook attended the funer-
al of Mrs. Eleanor Crummett at Som
erville. last week.
A few are gathering a few brown
tail moth nests but there is a big job
ahead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
FROM THE OLD MANS GRAY
MATTER.

Manchester, N. H.. union)
Some pretty big men. often, are al
the head of one-horsed concerns.
Everybody can't dance the horn
pipe, though they can wiggle their
toes in lively fashion.
Don't generalize too much,s or some
captain will Guido you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11

IF the self-eonstituted Il am the
only earthly holy would use the chips
on his shoulder for kindling to burn
his literary product, Maine would be
much better off financially and moral
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
Editor S Letter Box

The publication of letter in this
department is not to be taken as an
endorsement of its views by the
kennebec journal. This column is
maintained for the discussion of
matters of general public interest
when kept within bounds of reason
and not of u libelous or abusive
nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11

II your children are subject to attacks
OF Group, watch for the first symptom
hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough
remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse and the attack may be warded
oil. For sale by all dealers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11

The holidays for 1912 are given
here. The average working man or
school child will not notice the diff
ference unless the list be kept in a
conspicuous place. Jan. 10, Robert
E. Lees birthday, Jan. %, McKin-
ley's birthday (Carn&tion day.;
Feb. 9, Candlemas Day; Feb. L, Lin
coins birthday; Feb, IA, st. Yalen-
tines Day; Feb. II. Ash Wednesday
Client begins); Feb. %. Washington's
birthday. March II, st. Patriek's
Day; April l. All Fools Day; April 5,
Good Friday; April Z, Easter Sunday;
April 10. Patriots Day; April q,
Grants birthday: May l., Mothers
Day: May IS Peace Day. May 30.
Jewish Penteeost; May 80, Memorial
Day falls on Thursday, June Ia.
Flag Day; June Il, Bunker Hill Day,
July 4. Independence Day Gals on
Thursday; July II, Orange Mans
Day; Sept. 2, Labor Day; Sept. l.,
Jewish New Years Day; Oct, Il, Co
lumbus Day: Oct. 81, Halloween;
Nov. 5. National election day; Nov
2S. Thanksgiving Day; Dee. %,
Christmas Day Calls on Wednesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11

\ Chelsea, Mass, firm has leased the
No. / factory of the National Shoe
makers in Lewiston. which has been
idle for several months, and will soon
start it UP to full capacity. The fac
tory formerly turned out from 1900
to POO cases weekly, employing a
crew OF 400 hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11

If the Lake Auburn Ice Company
can grow ice. can the Municipal
Plant ?-Lewiston Journal
Morey less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11

Cheer up, Fourth of July is only
about six months distant-Express
and Advertiser.
We know-Dut, darn it, January is
less than II months distant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11

When you want reliable medicine for
81 cough or cold take Chamberlains
. 'ough REMEDY. 1t can always be de-
..~s.sso1 u.ns I'D q ~>Iao nd r-afn IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11
We Can't Help Saying 1t.

They're somewhat kippy in Melrose.
| The no-license vote there having in
creased last fall from 72h per cent. to
IS per cent, local paper failed to
understand" why nearly coo voters
could still advocate the open saloon
| on our streets" Upon this, sub
| scriber wrote to the editor to suggest
that the latter might understand bet
ter if he would increase his horizon.
"A short man looking up said the
subscriber. can see further than a
tall man looking down."-Boston
| Globe
In other words, the man who passes
on the sidewalk has a more restricted
view than the fellow gazing skyward
| from the gutter.
The query is whether the cooked
hat into which Gov. Wilson wanted to
knock Bryan may not have been the
one which Jackson wore.-New York
Post.
Cooked HAT tkawked hat). n.
Meaning is unintelligible. First
noted. as in daily use, emanating from
Lewiston, along with 1.-THE Folks"
The System and Bourbonism."
Setting his intellectuals into action in
the matter of the Cooked Hat
Editorial.
Winthrop was the coolest place ON
the Maine map Monday, with 40 be-
low.-Biddeford Record.
And our nose was the coolest place
on our map, with 400 blows.
Christmas skates have given way
to Christmas sleds.-Portland Ex-
press.
And what, may be asked, has TAX
en- the place of the New Years
tes?-Biddeford Journal.
Missing any?
We deem it no more than fair, con-
sidering that this is leap year. to in
form the dear girls that The Herald's
editorial Photographer is married.
North Adams Herald
Snob.
If the Lake Auburn Ice Company
can grow ice. can the Municipal
Journal
Morey less.
Cheer up, Fourth of July is only
about six months distant-Express
and Advertiser.
We know-but, darn it, January is
less than II months distant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-11

We deem it no more than fair, con-
sidering that this is leap year. to in
form the dear girls that The Heralds
editorial Photographer is married. L.
North Adams Herald.
Snob,