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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Not Men but Measures,

Now that the Democratic party has
for once in its existence, had beauti-
full opportunity to make fool of it.
self and has failed to embrace it, the
work of Republicans is cut out for
them. The national fight must be not
on personal characteristics of two OF
the countrys foremost men, but upon
the broader stake of the fundamen-
tai principles of government.
The ''unterrified Democracy" has re-
manned so in spite of it's errors and
the present fact that it has nothing in
history to recommend it to the future
The road it has Travelled is Uttered
with the wreckage of blunders and
disaster.
The middle generation can easily re-
call the passing of much of this deb
ris--the result of just such principles
as now stand forth most prominently
in the Democratic firing line.
But new generation of voters who
have acquired their knowledge Of poll
tics since the days of Cleveland and
the Wilson bill, is to hold the balance
of power. They do not know from
bitter experience, and they have opin-
ions of their own. They are likely to
be tempted to try change of policy
on the prevailing unrest
Republican salvation lies in making
plain to these voters the differences
/ in the principles of the two great
parties.
It is not question of Taft or a
Wilson, but of national prosperity or
industrial and financial distress.
One of the ablest executives this
country has ever known was Grover
Cleveland, but the course which his
party mapped out for him ruined his
administration. President Cleveland
had the courage of his convictions and
in opposing the machine and party de-
mands he Won a hatred that embit-
tered the years of his after life. be-
cause the denunciation by his party
misled millions of the common people,
But Grover Cleveland died admired
and respected by honest and fair
minded men. who understood, of all
parties.
We have no wish to detract an iota
| from the strong character and undis-
puted mental ability of Woodrow VIII
son, and we believe he deserves bet
ter fate than is sure to come to him,
should he win in the November vote.
trusting his life to an unseaworthy
craft constructed of rotten material.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
One September Duty.
portland Express

Maine Republicans must realize that
the prestige of the party in Washing
| ton, from this State, has diminished
greatly in the past year and a half.
The demonstration of Democratic in
competency has been contributed to
| by the Maine majority and the spec
tacle would be discouraging but for
! the fact that a remedy is at hand. 1t
can be applied September 9. when five
members of Congress are practically
l to be elected from this State.
The Republican candidates are Ash
er c. Kinds. William B. Shelton. For
rest Goodwin and Frank L. Guernsey.
for the House and Edwin c. Burleigk
for the Senate. Mr.. Kinds and Mr..
Guernsey have been at disadvantage
| in the House the present Congress,
where Democratic control has resolv
ed that deliberative body into close
corporation, governed by caucus die
tation and eloture rules disregarding
committee hearings and the best
methods of formulating commendable
legislation.
There is a responsibility attaching
to the voters in every district in the
United States and, what is more in this
State, the most brilliant prospects for
correcting the stupendous plumbers or
1910 in the Second and Third districts
land in allowing a hostile Legislature
| to be chosen. With the day for voting
10 weeks in the future, it is none too
early to begin consideration of this
important duty, to study conditions
and estimate the weight of the single
vote, to become convinced that ines
Unable advantage will accrue to the
State and the Nation by adding to the
roster of good legislators who will be
there next year. including Mr.. Kinds
land Mr.. Guernsey, such men as Mr.
Shelton and Mr. Goodwin for the
House and Mr.. Burleigh for the Sen
late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

The Machias Union advises Editor
Bass in these words: Come Mr.. Bass,
if you really are a Democrat now is
the time to show it. Lay all personal
differences aside and@give your loyal
support to the candidates of the party
and particularly to the candidate that
you personally have been so bitter
against. and we will be compelled to
apologize for any statements we may
have made concerning your particular
brand of Democracy. Now that's kind
but how about 1t if Mr.. Bass doesn't
want an apology from the Machias
Union.-Lewiston Journal.
And how about it, if Mr.. Bass and
his able newspaper workers do not
care to come out and blow for such
false prophets as now misrepresent
the Democratic party?<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Editorial Comment
An Even Break.

Boston Herald, independently
1t is now immaterial to the friends
of Mr.. Taft whether Roosevelt runs
Independently or not. About half the
votes which he would poll in those
circumstances will otherwise go to
Woodrow Wilson. California, for ex-
ample, would probably choose Roose-
welt ELECTORS in a triangular race,
while il would be for Wilson with only
two tickets in the field. The situation
is so extraordinarily mixed that the
country is pretty sure to have politics
steadily on its breakfast table until
March 4th next.
And, after that-if Wilson is elected
"a merry row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
The Price of Aviation.

At price Of seven human lives in a
few hours, civilization receives little
in return in the way of aviation les
son. To be sure. we once more have
been reminded that Nature is unkind
to him who presumes beyond his APP
pointed element.
We are shown that the slightest ac-
cident. which would be unworthy OF
mention did 1t occur on the ground,
becomes disaster 1900 feet above the
earth.
We are made to see that the trap is
always set for him who enters the
realm of birds and bees. and the trig.
ger may be sprung by a breath, a turr
of the hand, the slightest slip of 9TH
erwise perfectly working mechanism
We can conceive Of an unsinkabl,
steamship but not an unsuitable air.
ship. Navigation cannot be said to b.
even comparatively safe until graVi
ty shall have been overcome. 1t il
not the incident in the air that Kill
the experimenter, nor the dropping
hundreds or thousands of feet. but tn
sudden ending Of gravity journey.
Prof Garrett F. serviss has recent
Iy startled the scientific world by an
nouncing that the time is at ham
when some daring explorer viii star
On trip to the moon and with som
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Champ Clark at Baltimore.

(New York World emocraticO
The spectacle of Champ Clark. ne
gleeting his important duties as
Speaker of the House to spend the
day under cover in Baltimore admin
istering oxygen to his dying candida
cy, is without parallel. Mr.. Roosevelt's
performance at Chicago was scandal
Gus enough, but Mr.. Roosevelt held no
public office and he neglected no pub
lie duties to lobby himself into Pres
idential nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
For County Treasurer.
BERT p. STUART, Belgrade.

For Representatives to Legislature.
BYRON BOYD. Augusta.
WILLIS f. SWIFT, Augusta.
GoRHAM c. CARR, waterville.
FRED CYR, Waterville.
CHESTER II. BEANIE, Gardiner.
JOHN M. EASTMAN, Benton.
tClinton, Albion, Benton, Unity Pl.
Glass;
EDWARD II. COOK, Vassalboro.
(Winslow. Vassalboro Class)
FEN b. THOMPSON, F-armingdale.
Chelsea, Farmingdale Glass;
CHARLES w. JONES. China.
(Windsor. Randolph, Pittston, China
Glass;
DANA c. SKILLIN, Hallowell.
(Hallowell w. Gardiner, Manchester
80. Glass)
ARTHUR ]. CHICK, Monmouth.
Monmouth, I4itchfeld, Winthrop
CLASP
ELLSWORTH e. PEACOCK, Read
field.
(Wayne, Readfield, Mt. Vernon, Fay
cite, Vienna, Rome Glass;
FRED A. SCRIBNER. Belgrade.
belgrade, Sidney Glass;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Not Ticket But Principles.

Wilson and Marshall is the uncon-
querable ticket of the unterrified De-
ocracy."-Portland Argus.
1t isn't the ticket that so strongly
deserves defeat, but the principles they
are supposed to stand for, as offered
by the terrifying scramble at Balti-
more, that will prevent these men
from giving Taft and Sherman close
hard rum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Remember that little rhyme we pu

Remember that little rhyme we pub
lished so long ago.
The cry, ''get thinif is likely to create a
frightful ruction
If voters rally to the call of splinter
like construction.
And hatchet-faced and lantern jawed
and narrow-chested Woodrow
May loll about and safe proclaim, II
guess my form is good thought
The only hope for Taft will be the stern
est weight reducer
BY steaming out in hourly baths and liv-
ing fast and looser.
But just the same our bets still say he'll
pull down that decision
BY skipping ropes and climbing trees
he's strong upon revision!
And we gloat upon the scare he'll throw
at Democratic ranks
When they sight his thread-like waist
line and attenuated shanks!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Like the baby in the picture, the
Waterville Sentinel will not be salts
fled until it gets split in the Repub-
liean party in Maine. 1t needs split
in its business. In that alone does it
discern salvation for the PIaisted re-
gime. 1t is not going to be gratified.
Meanwhile the Press is pleased to
find its Waterville contemporary an
attentive reader.-Portland Press.
Yes, it is a good READER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

A striking spectacle of Democratic
responsibility is that of Publisher
Hearst, after months abusive clamor
against the New Jersey governor,
rushing into print. "Wednesday. morn
ing. with the following:
II intend 70 die game in this fight. / am
now for Wison."
Anyway, we're glad he is resigned
to the fact that he is to become a dead
one-"game."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Prof. Warren K Moorehead and a
party of archaeologists from Phillips
Academy in Andover." says the Lew
iston Journal are now making an ex-
tensive and scientific examination of
some of the Indian remains in this
State At present fhey are in the town
of Orland where they have already
discovered and opened q Indian
graves. Deposits of temahawks. ar
row heads and other implements of
the stone age have been found and
many more are expected. 1t is we'll
known that the Indians always buried
the weapons of the warrior by his side
and the finding of an Indian grave
means the finding of many of these
implements. Prof. Moorehead says
that Maine is exceedingly rich in these
pre- historic treasures and of these he
'expects to unearth a large number
for the famous Peabody Archaeology
cal Museum of which he is the cura-
tor. The party will remain in the
State for several weeks and make ex-
plorations at various points. Quite
likely they will VISIT Auburn to look
over the site of the old Indian fort
and village on Laurel Hill. Prof
Moorehead is one of the greatest ex-
perts in this line in the country and
his explorations here will be followed
with great interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
Bile for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BuRLETGH & FLYNT, Publish
efs, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

The words of Senator Lodge should
set many men to thinking. 1t is easier
to take false position than it is to
rectify a mistake. In declaring his
position the Massachusetts statesman
said: "To the Republican party owe
all have in this life. With its poli-
cies and principles as just declared al
Chicago l am in full accord" Those
who are loyal to Republican principles
win hesitate long before seeking an
other guiding star. The welfare OF
the nation may depend upon their de-
cision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

And for examples of Democratic re-
sponsibility just gaze upon this one:
In the states where the people were
given opportunity to express their
preference Clark led Wilson by near
~ a quarter million votes. In the con-
vention the Missourian led on 80 bal
lots nine of these with a clear ma
jority-yet Wilson was made the NOM
ineei :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Foxcroft correspondence tells of the
rapidly growing demand for the prop
err celebration of the centennial of the
town, it's Tooth birthday having been
passed last winter without observance
of any nature. The project was dis
cussed at the meeting of the Piscat-
aquis Historical Society and a COM
mittee was named to have the matter
in charge. The committee proposes to
call meeting of the citizens in the
near future. Sebec, a neighboring
town, also passed its Tooth birthday
last winter and it is possible that q
joint celebration will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Down in Newburyport, Mass. man
has been hailed into court and compell-
ed to pay costs because he shot on
Sunday, thieving woodchuck. And
vet what man shall there be among
those Newburyporters that shall have
one sheep, and If 1t falls into a pit
on the Sabbath day, win he not lay
hold of IL and lift 1t out ?-Manchester
Union.
Yes. we think he probably wood
chuck 1t out to safer ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Doesn't See the Point.

A Portland gentleman writes as
follows:
Dear Mr.. Editor:
In one of your editorials you say
that a young feminine Socialist
claims to have solved the high cost
of living problem. She says we
must eat less and wear less.
This is the first time in history
that it has ever been quoted that
a Socialist would make such stu
pid claim. Socialists have been
msinterpreted and misrepresented
in many different ways, but this is
a brand new one. If the lady IN
question is alive yet, would you
mind publishing her name2 1t
might be of interest to examine
her credentials and book her as a
member of some other party more
in harmony with her ideas
You will please publish this little
item
Our Portland friend failed to state
whether he wished his name published
or not, but fearing he might object Il
the publicity we are respecting tina
possibility as we would the wishes o.
the socialist young lady, who als'
might object to being read into som,
other party at the caprice of another
person. Perhaps the young lady II
question is competent to defend he
own position, and may not think sh'
has been misinterpreted or misrepre
scented. Under the circumstances o
direct challenge. If she cares TO
The address of the Portland gentle
man it will be forwarded to her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Observes the Manchester Union:
Farmers of Somerset county Maine,
are getting into the business of mule
raising. Those Maine Democrats
needn't be blamed cocky, however.
They may scatter their party emblem
all over the state If they will, but they
may as we'll make up their minds to
surrender. They've had Maine long
enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

The following item was culled from
the columns of the Scientific Ameri-
cam.
our attention has been called to the
fact that in Rockland, Me-, some very
Interesting experiments were made
with power wagon, IS years ago. The
machine was invented and built by
Lemuel H. Parker, a blacksmith of
about 23 years of age, who came to
Rockland from Nova Scotia. He built
the vehicle, including the engine, dur
ing his spare time at the shop on Main
street The work consumed two or
three years. The body, it is said, was
as long as that of the large touring
car of today, and has hung very low
on the axles. The wheels were solidly
fastened to the axles in such man
ner that corners We're turned with diff
| ficulty. They had iron tires. and
largely for this reason the machine
was able to travel in dry weather on
level ground or up slight incline.
Parker once took a trip of eight miles
| to Camden, which seems to have been
| his record. 1t seems that on his trips
he always had a horse tied behind the
vehicle. When he came to hill. the
horse was obliged to tow the machine
| to the top. The inventors name was
painted on the body of the automobile.
| Power was derived from a steam en-
| CINE of 10 horse power, supplied with
steam from a tubular boiler The fuel
was coal, stored in coal bunkers, on
| the top of which was room for four or
| five passengers. The speed was. said
to have been between four and five
miles per hour on good level road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

The red bandanna is rather strik-
ing thing Of course. but the American
flag will continue TO be good enough
emblem for the Republican party
Philadelphia Press.
The Repblican party stands by it
and for it, and Republican principles
will preserve 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
We Can't Help Saying 1t.
SAYS n onY:

Dose bigga war been now all trew
AT Baltimo;
An fatta Presdan' been sure
OF secon' term or so.
-wuwNNu
Butts Champs poor houn' he pears ter
me
A deada dawgi
Vile such cond sension seems ter be
To Pedagogi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

The Biddeford High School Alumni
Association has just rounded out a
quarter century of existence, having
been organized in 1887. in the old High
school building on Washington street,
says Biddeford correspondence. In rec
ignition of the event at the business
meeting held during the week. it was
voted to give to Miss Margie Miller
Bradbury. the salutatorian of the
graduating class of this year. the sum
of 500 towards college course, Miss
Bradbury having decided to enter
Bates. 1t is believed that this will
establish a precedent and that each
year hereafter some graduate of the
Biddeford High will be helped finan-
.cially towards a higher education.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Those insistent kilograms to dele
gates instructed for Clark: Don't
waver," Hold out to the last" Vote
as you are instructed" and Stick to
Champ" unfortunately carried nc
funds to aid the strapped members!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Wilson's, that's all!

Despite multitudinous kerosene cam.
paigns there seems to be a sting ol
two left in New Jersey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

For County Commissioner.
HENRY f. CUMMINGS, Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
Maine Gossip
BIackbirds.


Sailing, sailing, sailing over the tree
tops high,
When the light is red in the west,
low. lone bar
Wheeling and drifting and whirling
across the sky,
Till OR of the day comes night and the
evening star.
Sailing, sailing. sahing careless and reek-
less as Youth!
Sons of the wild March winds and the
untrod way
Buccaneers black that chatter and mock
at ruth,
Wanderers asking of Time but song
and day.
Sailing, sailing, sailing! Strike off these
shaekles of mine.
Chains of conventions. links that are
all-fools gold
And it's up and away!Nwith never a bond
to confne
While the sea and the heavens are wide
and the heart is bold
Ingram Crockett, in outing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

For Register of Probate.
RALPH w. LEIGHTON, Mt. Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

For County Attorney.
WILLIAM H. FISHER. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. NJ.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday 81
. o'clock.
L. c. HUGHES. Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
For Representative to Congress.
FORREST GOODWIN
of Skowhegan.
For State Auditor.
TIMOTHY F. CALLAHAN
of Lewiston.

For State Senators.
JOSEPH w. ALLEN, Mt. Vernon.
FRANK l.. BUTTON, Augusta.
WELLINGTON T. REYNOLDS.
Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Thursday. July 4, 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

For Judge of Probate.
HAROLD e. COOK. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Will champ now turn his worn, be-
labored pup over to the S. p. c. A?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

For Clerk of Courts.
CHARLES w. JONES. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

The foolish and the dead
alone never change their opin-
ion.-LoWeli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

For Sheriff.
COLBY GETcHELL, Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT. NO. B.
Meetings at o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
c. e. STEWART. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Back from Baltimore, Names Dem
ocratic delegates must feel much as
did the parrot after the celebrated
mix-up with the monkey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

State Auditor Stevens monthly
campaign document is out as part
OF the safe and sane" Fourth pro-
gram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 248, p. OF
II. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday even
ings of each month at g. A. r. hall.
THOMAS M. ENRIGIT. w. M.
MRS. G.. e. TOOTHAKER, Sec.
aug22 tu-th- sat.lyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

We have just received box labelled
"Corsioan Strawberries from David
Given of South Windsor. These are
the largest ever seen by the present
members of the editorial department.
several of the berries measuring two
inches across in their widest place. He
ha Given us some several times be-
fore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04

Gee! you oughter seen inn" is tn,
most common expression now, at thu
Maine fishing resorts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-04
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

ODD FELLOWS HALL.
ASYLUM LODGE NO. 20, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at o'clock,
o. f. FARNHAMs N. u.
Il. f. WESTON, Sec.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-08-30
TRADE

I want the best trade / can get in
land rear Tucumcari or anywhere in
Quay county, for my place Of $50 acres
in Johnson county, Texas. Located in
prairie black land belt, on main road
5 miles to railroad, l2 miles to county
seat, ~ miles to good school, 4 miles to
timber for fuel, 45 acres cultivation,
balance grass, plenty fine water, wind.
mill, Groom house, barn and sheds, and
90 head Of fancy bred Jersey cattle.
Price $4,000. Have not used my home
stead right. Am well posted on land
values In New Mexico. Write
]. Il. GLENN, Gedley, Texas
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-08-30

Captain w. Hart Reaves, who first
came out to the Endee Valley in 1905,
in an effort TO repair health damaged
in foreign service, later became very
much interested in the artesinn posi-.
bilities Of the valley, and procured
much data on the subject for President
Nudge, Of the Rock Island. Now Cap.
n,ovrs nn. had his recommends.
lions approved and is here again at the
Rock Islands request to serve as in.
spector Of the deep.well that Is about
to he begun at Glcnrio, on the Texas
line. He was at the Vorenberg We'd
nesday TO appear as a government wit
ness in some land matters Thursday.