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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Speak not to London merchants
OF the "gentler sex,
Lest you get a vicious walop
In the solar plex
Good morning. Never realized be-
fore how severe spring fever can be.
There is every indication that the
Hon Champ Clark wouldn't mind adj
ministering one good kick to that
houn' dawg. The animal is getting
ON Champs nerves.-Portiand Press.
And not only Champ.
Woodrow's hat is in the ring" and
his head is in the hat" and the
wheels are in his head. But there is
no news in any of these statements.
Kansas City Journal.
Poor Woody, And he once was pres
ident of a great college
Since the kennebec journal got al
me / have gained 20 pounds. '-Attor-
ney General Pattangall.
"Peroota" and other specifics beaten
to a faretheewell, Weight doubled in
a month";, Moderate charges. Give us
| trial--satisfaction or money refund
, ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

WARD FIVE.

Norman FLETCHER.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PERCINAL
and PERCY MORRELI.
Warden LESLIE g. TEAGUE.
Ward Clerk FRANK w. DAMRIsS.
Constable JOHN L. BUTTON.
City ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
coTTLE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Gratis, stevens monthly campaign
document is a Joke. other state
House affairs are published daily in
the Kennehee journal and our reports
are deemed of sufficient importance by
some OF OR Democratic exchanges to
warrant copying with credit every
dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
WARD SEVEN.

.Slder,nan- ROY l.. WARDWELL.
Councilmen-W. f. CURRIER and
GEORGE MERRILL.
Warden--FRANCIS s. II. CALLAG-
HAN.
Ward Clerk-FRED NJ. HARVEY.
consta ASHFORD.
City committeeman-E. \. HtS-
SF.Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
WARD TWO.

Alderman NORMAN l.. BASSETT.
Observation-Disclosures e. WILCOX
and WILLIS f. SWIFT
warden-CHARLEs J. HOUSE.
Ward Clers-LESTER \. PAR
FRIDGE.
onstable--WILLTAM p FOX.
City teeman-BLAINE 5.
yILES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Tuesday, March S, 1912.
FOR MAYOR.
FRANK G. HARRINGTON.
WARD ONE.

Alderman--R RALPH H. CONANT.
Councilmen--WILBI IT EMER-
son and IRVING HUMPHREY.
Warden-ORLAND T. TOLMAN
Ward Clerk-L. 4. DIXON.
Gonstable--HENRY VI. BREEN.
City Committeeman--CLATDE W
TOWNSEND.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
Voices OF the State Press.

Socialist Berger and Democratic
Gardner must be familiar with the
story 81 the braNing aldermen told in
the Veracious history Of Don QuiXote,
judging by their efforts to make a
noise like 4 donkey Riddctord Jour-
nal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Living at Moose River. Somerset
county, Jonas Colby inventor of the
wagonsled now used in every state
having snow, in the union, and in all
parts OF Canada. recently celebrated,
with mis- wife their 5Sth wedding an
niversary. Mr. Colby is 50 years of
age and the happy couple has always
lived on the farm that Mr. Colby
bought five years before he was mar
ried. Mr. Colby invented the wagon
sled in ,the winter of. 1888. and in
speaking Of il he says that. for several
years he was compelled to drag his
logs four miles. on an almost level
road TO the nearest landing. 1t was
costing him Il great deal of money,
being necessary to have each log knot
ted and bafked smoothly before start
ing to drag it, set him to scheming.
One night while having his usual
smoke the idea came to him that he
could yard them, then hitch two sleds
together and haul them. The next day
he had the blacksmith fit up a sled
similar to n bob-sled without any pole
to il and he htchad two of these sleds
together with chains. With this ar
rangement he was able to haul from
the woods several logs where he be-
fore had hauled only one. In his life
time he has made about 5000 sleds and
from his invention has been made over
100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
TRINITY coMMANDeRy NO =

/. Special conclave al Masonic Temple.
Friday, March s, at 80 T. NJ. Work in
the order of Temple. Inspection bv
E Risht Eminent Albert II, Burrows.
mandery of Maine. Banquef, All So
journing fraters are cordially invited
l.. ELWooD JONES. +. c.
TIfOS, II. BODICE. Recordei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Constabie-IRyING B. WRITTEN.
City Committeeman FRED E.
MERRILL. ilt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
WARD EIGHT.

Alaerman-H b. WARE.
Councilmen-OSCAR H. BRANN
and FRANK SAVAGE.
Warden--FRANK NJ. STEWART.
Ward Clerk-HOWARD r. MAR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

A man is always nearest to his
good when at home and farthest
from ii when away.-Timothy Tit
comb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
THE REGULAR MEETING OF SETH

Williams Relief Corps. No. 90. second
and fourth Friday evenings at 80 at Il.
A. II. hall.
CLARE H HARVEY, President.
CARRIE ALLEN, Corps Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Tie New York World says both par
ties have PLAYED Presidential politics
with the tarin. But Was a more adroit
political game ever played than by the
Democrats in the present House of
Representa- tivcs@ Systematic revision
OF schedules appeals To them about as
much as q napkin to swine Portland
Press
-
One of the Democratic papers i'm the
State has expressed considered BILE Won
der because the Republican papers
have not devoted more space to the
discussion Of what il calls Governor
Plaisted's plan for the promotion 81
good roads. The reason is not far 10
fird The plan is not Governor Plais-
tad's 1t never was. The papers had
commented fully upon the plan at the
time of its first suggestion by Mr.. Ly-
man H. Nelson of this city, who is the
originator Of the idea. The Governor
saw fit 10 try to appropriate Mr.. Nell
sons idea. and in his address here,
gave Mr.. Nelson no credit whatever
for its origination. There was nothing.
however. left for the papers to say,
except that the Governor endorsed
MIR Nelson's plan.-Pertland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

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 BuRLEIGH g. FLINT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Maine Spertsmen-trough organiza-
tionS and Individually expressing
a lively interest in the hearings on
bills for Federal protection of migra
tory game birds, to be held at Wash
ington, March 8 State game COM
missioners ard delegates from local
ana state protective associations have
been urged to attend, and many have
signihed their intention of doing SO.
Tire American Game Protective and
Propagation Association is backing
these bills and through its efforts Il
large attendance at the hearings has
been assured. This is the first time
those in favor of conservation have
been given an opportunity to express
themselves on this subject with any
possibility Of definite action as a re-
suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

Following an address by State
Grange Lecturer b. Walker Mckeen
on the workings and benefits of agri-
cultural clubs a boys and girls agri-
cultural club has been organized at
Dexter. Ray Haskell was made pres
ident; Morton l.. Billiard, vice presi-
dent and Miss Attelena Atkins. secre-
tary and treasurer. 1t is planned TO
hold contests during the year; corn
growing contest for the boys and
bread making contest for the girls
The pupils seem deeply Interested in
the project, as is also Supt l.. A. Ross
of the public schools and the move
ment seems destined to be a success
This is the long anticipated Farm
ers' Week at L. of NJ, the sixth an
nual event of this nature to be held
by the college The real work of the
week opened, Tuesday morning. A
cordial support is assured.
Associated with Maine guardian
ship of the Penobscot Indians for 80
years the honorable George II. Hunt
of the Old Town agency, has at last
been granted release from his duties.
When he first came into association
| with the office it was with the late
| Charles A. Bailey Esq, with whom
| he remained for two terms. The next
agent was ]. f Stowe of Old Town,
| who held office for four years. when
| Mr.. Hunt was appointed to the posi-
| ton. For MANY years the population
| OF the tribe Just held its own, varying
1 not more than four or five souls either
| way. Last year. however, saw most
| unusual condition when there were
about Il births, against only five
deaths, affording an increase of Il in
| population, for the first time in Mr..
| Hunts memory. For some time he has
| desired release from his official duties
and the appointment by Governor
Plaisted of Ira +. Pinkham TO sue
| ceed him. came as welcome orpor-
tunity TO rid himself of ties that had
become burdonsome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
We Can't Help Saying 1t.
Anent Window Sma shing.

Speak not to London merchants
OF the '-gentler sex,
Lest YOU get a vicious wallop
In the solar pleX!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 14t. r. & A.

NJ Stated communication Tuesday eve-
mag. March g.. Al sojonrnng compati-
lots are cordially invited To he present
ALBERT r.. FOLSOM, ". NJ
W. A JACKSON. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05

state Horticulturist Gardner is
sending out the following letter of APP
pea for cooperation Of orchard
owners In order to successfully dem
eastrate spraying and pruning
throughout the fruit sections, we must
have the cooperation OF the growers.
No matter where YOU live, or how
good Your orchard is, il we can help
You ana the nearby growers. We want.
Ia 40 il. Write in to this Department
aud we NIL arrange dates satisfactory
II each. We will bring all the ma
terialS. apparatus, etc, and desire on
y interest in the work after we get
tn the orchard. Don't delay. but send
III 2cVUeSts as soon IS possible"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-05
BETHLEHEM LODGE MO 2s .

\. NJ. stated communication at 80 T..
NJ, Monday, March 4. All sojournine
brethren are cordially invited 10 attend
GEORGE \. CO0MBS, VI. NJ.
GllAS. ID WIITE. Sec
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-16
WHAT PENNSYLVANIA SHOWED

The Democracy OF Pennsylvania mas declared
ovarrhelmipglv for Woodrow Wilson as the
abIsst and the fttest man the party can put Tor
ward for its presidential nominee II has given
him its solid support in the national convention
Tins Increasing his strength in actual number On
delegates far beyond that of any other candidate
II has shown that he is the one national hgure In
this contest; that he appeals to all classes Oh
men as to all sections of the country; that In MS
candidacy moves the great Democratic current Oh
the time while his opponents present only back
ward and stful eddies-
Pennsylvania is the second largest state In the
Union: in respect to industrial Importance it is
the biggest of them all. It has been truly said
that through its primary there spoke the most
numerous body Of organized workingmen In th7
nation And there spoke also the representatives
Of vast and versatile business interests Upon
woodrow Wilson, united virtually all Of these
elements that stand for the cause OF Democracy
Il is significant to note further that there are
two wings 10 the Democratic party In Pennsyl-
x.nta-the Palmer and the Guffey factions, as
they are called. They both came together In the
advocacy Of woodrow Wilson and, though they
contended between themselves for the delegates
10 the state convention each Of them is COM
mitted to the support of this one leader.
Pennsylvania was thus a pivotal state not only
because of its large number of delegates but also
because OF its broadly representative character,
and the fact that it's Democrats have shown
themselves almost unanimous in a choice OF
woodrow Wilson is the most significant and the
most decisive event that has occurred In the pre-
convention campaign.
Besides establishing the dominant strength Of
Woodrow Wilson, the Pennsylvania result has re-
veaed the peculiar weakness Of the other candidates
In a few districts, Speaker Clark, wilson's chief
opponent received a modicum of votes.
Likewise Governor Harmon was given scattered
support here and there.
But Congressman Underwood. the candidate with
whom the interests are trying to decoy the people
Of Georgia received no votes and not even con-
sidered at the polls.
This is the big practical lesson which the
Pennsylvania primary drives home to the Democracy
Of our own state.
If the voters Of Georgia are TO exercise on May
the first any choice worthy Of the name it must be
choice between Woodrow Wilson. who is virtually a
son OF their state. the one hand, and either
Champ Clark or Governor Harmon on the other: for
Congressman Underwood, truly speaking, is not even
a candidate for the nomination. Certainly he does
not figure in the national contest. and vote in his
behalf can do neither him the state nor the
party any good.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-16

dertaking augurs well for the success of the
The people of Georgia should do their part by ex-
ertng their influence with their representatives in
congress and also by encouraging helpful legsla
ton on the part of the state itself
1t is a wellknown fact that a considerable por
ton of Georgia territory consists OF swamp over
flow lands; indeed, there is but other state on
the Atlantic coast with so large an Of such
lands. They virtually valueless. yielding
dividual owners, but when properly drained as they
can be, they will make the most fertile and pro-
ductive of all our farms.
Some years ago the national government under
took the irrigation of arid lands in the west with
the result that hundreds of thousands of have
been added to the country's arabic SOIL with cor
responding increase in the nations wealth and OPP
portunity for development. With less labor and a
smaller outlay of money the federal government
accomplish equally valuable results with the swamp
lands of the south.
The reclamation movement has already begun
in Georgia, and a number of progressive counties
awaiting themselves of the opportunities offered
under bill passed at the last session of the ma
tional general assembly whereby the citizens of a
district may organize and, under certain conditions
Issue bonds for prosecuting drainage enterprises. To
such work an appropriation from the federal gov
eminent would add tremendous impetus Let the
people of this state therefore. render all the aid
they can in furthering the purpose of the National
Drainage congress.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-16
A LESSON OF THE FLOOD

The devastating rage of the Mississippi has led
certain cynics TO remark that after ALL the efforts Of
Refrigeration and Of conservation but child's
play and that the money thus spent by the govern
ment has been futile sacrifice to Natures caprices
They point to the fact the aborious protection
Of the forests has not served to check the swelling
Of streams and the engulhng Of thousands Of acres
They contend that all the plans of natural and engi-
neering science have been put to naught, and that
We had as well give up endeavOrs to safeguard
the future against the waste and destruction of
natural resources.
careful analysis of the present food conditions,
however. viii show the shallOwness of such talk.
True the wrought by the great rivers overflow
have been submerged. Thirty thousand people have
been banished from their homes. There has been a
tremendous loss Of property and pitiable taking
away Of human life.
Yet. how much greater the disaster might have
BEEN except for the very safeguards which are now
laughed at as useless,
The food Of 1897. as the Boston Transcript points
out continued for something like two months. The
present nundation reached its worst within two
weeks and is reeeding.
In 1897, twenty thousand square miles. as against
two thousand now. deluged; forty seven thou
sana farms ruined damaged and sixty thou
sand persons were rendered homeless.
From this comparison it is evident that what
need is not discontinuance but more vigorous
and intelligent application of such possess
to prevent or check floods.
The policy Of conservation and of far-sghted pre-
caution should be pressed more actively than ever
before and in such cause the governments money
win be wisely spent
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-16
IN GEORGIA,S INTEREST.

One of the most quickening and fruitful conven-
lions ever held in America that of the Ma
tiona Drainage congress, which adjourned last week
at New Orleans Delegates present from "a
states of the union. all of whom have returned home
earnestly committed to the purpose of securing an
adequate federal appropriation to regulate river
overfows. develop water powers prevent soil waste
and erosion and to reclaim swamp lands.
Every one of these projects is of vital concern
to the south and to Georgia., especially that one
relating to swamp reclamation. For, when these
lands, now useless are turned to agricultural &C
count the wealth of this state and section will be
vastly increased and our material interests a
whole will take on a prosperity
The fact that representative citizens from ma
iority Of all the commemorative are to join in a
systematic effort to secure national aid for this
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-16
HOME THRUSTS



Griffin News:-It is peculiar that in spite of all
the Of the supporters of the other candi
that woodrow Wilson is being licked to stand
still all the country, that is the only of
the four whose appears the primary ballots
all the sta ties. In of the states he is oppos
ing clark in some of them Underwood and in others
Harmon The same cannot be said of any of them.
They sectional candidates Wilson is appealing to
all of the people.
Shall It Come to ThisP
Macon News:-Is Georgia's Democracy prepared to
on IN baltimore behind the leadership of Tom Watson
and cast for a dummy candidate for the
presidency while the Democracy of the rest OF the
Georgian and the souths foremost son in the
public eyer
There's e
Hendersonvire IN Co Hustier;-It is apparent
that the Republicans fear woodrow Wilson And
there's reason.
C1ear-Cut Speeches.
Golfers weekly:-The speeches Of woodrow VIII
son are the being delivered. If Thomas
should wish 10 acquire for himself in the shortest
possible time clear knowledge Of the new issues
which compose the body of political and eco
nomical controversy, his most helpful would
be read the addresses OF woodrow Wilson.
The Reason for It.
Pensacola Journal:-The attitude of William r
Hearst still has lingering idea that he can be
paid employees however entertain or express
any such opinion
HearStS tactics
strongest candidate for the Democratic nomination In
the hope that deadlock may ensue which Will IL
nally result the nomination Of Hearst
That accounts for Hearst's continued and venom
GUS attacks upon woodrow Wilson. If he is himself
to have look-in Wilson must be got out OF the way
Four years ago, when Hearst left the Democratic
party and organized party of his own for the pur-
nose of defeating the Democratic party, Graves
left the Democratic party with him.
Hearst Graves have recently come back into The
Democratic party, Graves has returned south TO
tell Democrats here what to do. Just now In com
pany with his employer Graves Is telling ABOUT the
disasters that await party in the event Woodrow
Wilson s nominated for president.
The chief disaster which Hearst and Graves Tear
from Wilson'S nomination is the disastrous conse-
quences Hearst himself.
Internationally IN the Lead
BROOKLYN Citizen:-As a candidate unbacked by
any of the powerful moneyed interests often &C
tive in politics. candidate opposed by old party ma
chimes doctrines misnterpreted and condemned by
the press organs Wall street. intensely dsliked by
potical jobbers neverth eless Gov. woodrow wilson
has grown amazingly strong, and today is unques-
tionably in the lead for the Democratic nomination
president.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-16


browed robber Of hen lived in the back alley and
walked about with his back curved and sneakng
look.
But the thief of this advanced time does not steal
with his but with his hired hands He doesn't
steal money he organizes corporation. He does
hch pennies from the orphans bank he bears the
stock till the orphans trustee has to let 1t
then gobbles 1t all He doesn't water the milk; he
waters stock.
Shining nowadays is done its and
form, by wireless genuine. upto-date
sinner is the long-dstance sinner.
Such is Bill Skies or Pagan. He is
model husband father. He passes the hat in
church. He presdes at banquets He makes speeches
to school children the need Of honesty industry
and neatness
Then he goes to the office and through his modern
misunderstanding business machine supports lob
pot the that will right tariff
better condition of may
be lost day. handles goods made in sweat-shops.
collects income from rotten tenements-an income
him disnfected by passing through
and two companies-charges cents Scent street
service 81 for 75-cent gas; and though old
might that in reality he is robbng the bud
geoning helpless poisoning children, destroying
women's virtue and throttling mems hopes, yet
you him, sleek, bland and immaculate, member
Of the clubs, leading citizen. patron charity
balls giver of libraries and dormtories and bells
and pipe organs and fountains to the people, why you
cannot believe he is sinner at all.
That is because sin these days is several miles
ahead of conscience.
a sinner. The bandit of Hounslow Heath
an apprentice compared to him.
He a sinner and the very kind; he is
admired and initiated and envied sinner. The old
time sinner at least known and hated. This is
not known, and is praised
The primitive stage-robber feeced his mod
singenius heeces his ten thousands The oldtime
thug killed his man; the new dress-suit respectable,
modern thug garrotes the whole people
1t is mistake to suppose the devil has horns and
tail any more. He has manicured morals and win
ming way
The modern conscience needs lacking up
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-16
Resurrection

New York Times.
The air is still
The edge Of winters blade
Is turned by long, hard use.
The brown earth, fallowed rich,
Breaks through the melting SHOWS.
The mountain stream
Chants high anthem from bubbling heart.
The gray-haired skies
Recall the smooth-browed calm
Of blue-eyed youth.
The trees. still bare,
Yet breathe maternal mystery,
And whisper to the eager-asking birds
A secret prescience. And but last night
A cricket stirred
And shrilled its bell-like song across the field.
Now Flora walks abroad
Her fertile tread
Leaving a magic imprint the mould;
And who have eyes
May see her as she passes DER the grass
Her breath is balm,
Her gaze compassionate warmth
Her fnger-tips drip myrrh,
And everything that senses her approach
Thrills with the joy of resurrected hope.
The birthday of the world is again.
The old, old earth,
So long despairing, wakes from lethargy,
Renewing faith the cynic, Winter, jeered;
Life is immortal!