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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23
James c. 6laine's Marvellous Memory

Like Lincoln stories. Blaine stories
are always interesting, in Maine more
than anywhere else. IN February
American Magazine Brand Whitlack,
the present MAYOR of Toledo, O.. in
his personal "reminiscences tells the fol-
! lowing story of an experience he had
with Blaine, when, as a reporter he
was assigned to report Il speaking
tour with the Maine statesman Maine
people who know of Blaine's remarka-
BILE gift and cultivated accomplishment
in memory feats, will understand The
ama2ement of Mr.. Whitlock.
For a young correspondent who had
an eager curiosity about life, il was
an interesting experience TO go on Il
| journey. | remember my delight in
being assigned to a little trip down
| through Indiana with James q. Blaine
He was then Secretary of State in
President Harrisons cabinet, and I'M
happy, as most men are apt to be in
public positions, though a sort of cruel
and eYH fascination will not let them
give up the vain pursuit OF them,-
vaincst perhaps when they are Won.
When / reached the station MI
Blaine was already there, walking up
and down the platform arm in arm
it'll his son Emmons He MAS a gray
man, tdressed in gray Clothes with
spats made of the cloth of his habit
and there was about MIN an air OF
vague sadness, which ir his high eoun-
tenance became almost pain; though
just then in the eompanionship of the
son he loved, there Was for a little
while the expression of Il mild happi
ness, maybe a solace. William Walter
Phelps. then our minister to Germany.
was travelling with MIN. and on the
way down to South Bend the constant
entrance of plain citizens from the
other coaches into our ear filled Mr..
Phelps with kind Of wonder Com
mercial travellers, farmers, all sorts and
conditions of men came and introduced
themselves to Mr.. Blaine, and he sat
and talked with them all in that SIM
plicity which marks the manners, even
if ii has departed from the spirit. of the
Republic. 1T is a remarkable sight
said Mr Phelps to us reporters. n sight
you would witness in no other country
in the world There is the premier Of
great government, and yea the conf
monest man may approach him With
out ceremony. and talk to him MS
though he were nobody
with nv interest in the tariff. quesr
ton, which then seemed TO ne so iun-e
damental. | did not lose the opportuni-
~ to ask Mr. Blaine. about his reel
preeity project; but after a while the
conversation turned te more personal
subjects When he learned fwas from
Ohio. he asked me suddenly ii could
name the counties that formed the
several Congressional districts Of the
state, I could not, of eourses-do that,
and | supposed no one in the world
could do it or ever want to do it: but
he could, and with naive pride in the
accomplishment he did. and then as
founded me by saying that he could
almost match the feat with any state
in the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23
SOLON.

SOUTH-Scott Jones, who has been
very i'll with pneumonia, is now steadily
gaining.
Miss Helen Palmer closed very sue
cessful term of school in the Washington
district, Saturday.
Mrs Edgar Kelley, who has been i'll
many weeks, pasesd away Sunday after
noon.
Mr. and Mrs. ,Alonzo Forbus were in
town Sunday, the guests of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Shapley have re-
turned home from Fairfeidy where they
have been spending the past few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23

per minute. This protected iniquity
is in five or more sections of the city
and on both sides of the capitoi
grounds. / gave Commissioner Ru-
dolph list with street numbers of 81
brothels within three minutes walk of
his office, He courteously acknoWl-
edged the communication, but did not
question its correctness.
1T would greatly aid in securing
this legislation if readers of the Ken
nebec Journal would at once write
their representative at Washington.
asking him to assist in passing the
Kenyon Red Light Injunction Bill"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23
EVENING SESSION.

The SPEAKER: The Chair will
state that the pending question is the
motion TO reconsider the vote whereby
the seat of Representative Farrar of
Ripley was declared vacant, upon the
order introduced by the gentleman
from Augusta, Mr.. Newbert.
Mr.. MoRNEAU of Lewiston: Mr..
speaker. | wish to make motion at
TINS Tune, and hope YOU will all agree
WIN me. We have been debating this
question for several days, and we have
heard both sides of this controversy
wen discussed, and / believe that we
should, this evening, bring this matter
10 mead. | hate to see any member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23

With the extension of the farmers
telephone line to Kingsfield. that VII
lage gains the distinction of having
more different telephone lines, indepen-
dent OF each other. doing business
within its limits than any other town
in the State There are six companiea
and three are incompetition, the rates
being cut to 80 year. Rates on the
other lines vary from $12 to $2l per
year according 70 service. There IS
now telephone in almost every house
in kingfeld, some having several.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23

Mrs. S. X. Damren, sister OF Mrs.
Susie NJ. Little of New York, formerly
of Auburn, will be 90 years old on
Jan. 24th For many years of her early
life she lived on a farm in Belgrade,
moving there from Braintree, Mass.
where she went bride. Her husband 3
health failing they moved back TO the
old lone farm. OF their seven chill
dren, all but one are living, w. j.
pamren of Belgrade Lakes, Samuel g.
and George Edward, both of Auburn,
Mrs n f. Leach and Mrs. j. w. Jones
of South birmingham. Mrs. Damren
has lived with her daughters since the
death of her husband twenty years
ago. Mrs. Damren is truly marvel to
ali who see her. Except for DEAFNESS,
every faculty seems to be perfect. She
walks as spryly and with as little
WEAKNESS as one much younger and
her needework much of which Is III
the homes of friends as gifts, - mar
veloas. She knits lace of the hnest
thread and beautiful pattern. She is
a constantNreader Of the best and much
interested in our late election. MIS-
Damren after years of toll ana care
such as one must have on a large
farm with a family of children Is
spending the evening of life IN the
quiet peaceful homes of her two daush :
ters. Mrs. n E. Leach and Mrs. ). w
Jones, receiving such loving care a.
only daughters can give.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23

Bath Times: the older employees OF
the Maine Central Railroad are great
ly pleased over notices which nave
recently been posted in the repair shops
and other departments in Waterville.
This notice is relative to the pass sys-
TEN over the Maine Central system,
including the entire branches. The no.
tice reads that employees in the service
for ID years will receive an annual pass
for themselves only over system. Those
in the service five years may receive
for themselves and wives a pass over
the Portland division. The entire sys-
TEN means from Portland to Vance
bero, the Washington County. the SOM
erset and any other line coming under
7the Maine Central These passes Will
be Issued as soon IS ready and viii
be granted upon application This ac-
ton is relative to similar action on
the part of the roads in Connecticut
and Rhode Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23

Charles Carroll Bicknell IF Hebron,
says the Lewiston Journal. passed
away Jan. A. from general breaking
down. He was born in Hebron, July
18th. 1913. son of Trustum q. and
Polly (Jordan) Bieknell of Bucksileld.
earls settlers of Hebron. He was one
of tie best hlacksmiths in the State.
He learned the trade when everything
had TO be made by hand from a
straight piece OF steel or iron. When
but seven years old Mr.. Bicknell used
to stand on block to bring him up
high enough to strike for his father
who was a blacksmith and worked at
his trade many years in Hebron. MIR
Ricknell worked AZ years at his trade.
He had been in business at Canton.
Hartford Turner village. Buckheid
South Paris, Hebron and at Rlgo1
Park, Portland. He was three times
married. his first wife was Miss Aman-
da Jordan of Buckfeld who lived but a
few years His second wife was Miss
Eunice Curtis of Greenwood. VINO dled
in April 1884 On March 4th, 1886. he
married Miss Mae F. Cushman of Can
ton. daughter OF the late Stephen Il.
and Hannah B. (Allem Cushman OF
that, place. Seventeen years ago MI
Bicknell moved from Canton to Hebron
where ne bought the old Bicknell farm.
Mr. BicknelI passed away in the room
in which his father was born in July
1911. He carried on his farm and
worked in the shop a Few years. Then
he put his whole time on the farm He
was a lover of good stock and has rails
ed some fine cattle. He was ready to
lend & helping hand at any time. He
leaves wife and one son Thy his first
wife, and one brother and one sister
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. IS, =. & :
A. n. Special communications, Monday
Ian. p, 80 p. NJ Work in NJ. VI. de-
gree. three candidates. Refreshments.
All soieurning brethren are cordially Ia
Yted 20 attend.
CHESTER :. KINGSLEY, w. NJ.
Pearl. T. FULLER. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70 REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at 20 . clock
Friday evening. Jan. "a, work "a Ihlra
degree. Refreshments.
JOHN c. HOWES, y. q
T. = WESTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23
Maine Gossip
Good Advice.

When Jack Frost Is here
With his biting kiss,
Do not flee inside
His embrace to miss.
But with laughing face.
Lungs filled with fresh air
Learn his wealth of health
Knowingly to share,
Though his breath is sharp
And his winds are chill
Energy and strength
Are within them still.
Leave the fireside warm.
--Walk in breathing pure,
Than to languid Toll,
Better to endure.
| To the open run.
Live a life outside,
In the clear. keen cold
Find young health abide,
Till the glowing blood
Course through heart and brain.
Bringing vigor new
And ones youth again.
Baltimore American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23

officials Of the Great Northern Pa
per company, whose mills are located
at Milhnocket and at East Millinock-
ct. estimated Monday that their sup
ply Of fuel is sufficient to last them II
days and that by using loo freight cars
on the siding for the storage of man
.ufac.ared paper they can continue to
run the mills at least eight or ten
DAYS. They hoped, however that coal
would be received and the paper ship
menss moved within few days So
that suspension of work would not
result from the strike of engineers aud
fire men on the Bangor & Aroostook
Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23
JEpHrHA ENcAmPMENT, NO. 2.

Meetings at 10 O'Clock every second aHd
fourth Tuesday -
". l.. HAYDEN, {.
c. =. STEWART, scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday AZ
s O'Clock. -
W g. GETCHE,II., Capt 80
l.. = HUGHES. Clerk. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23

Fort Fairfelds venerable citizen.
Uncle Sam" Everett, is very happy
over the receipt of a personal letter
from Miss Helen II. Taft. daughter
of President and Mrs. Taft. 1t seems
"EReie Sam" had sent some of his fine
honey to the White House family,
through f. w. Cram of Bangor, and
Miss Helen very kindly sent a personal
note. expressing their appreciation of
the act and wishing the kind hearted
old gentleman a Happy New Year"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23

From the Senate; ordered. the
House concurring, that a joint stand
ing committee on salaries and ices De
anpointed by the President of the sen
ate and Speaker of the House, consist
ing of three on the part of the senate
and seven on the part of the House,
to whom shall be referred all bills ana
petitions relating to compensation sal
aries and fees of officials. SAID com
mittee 10 consider the same and report
thereon. -,
The order received Il passage IN con-
currence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23
eenorts of Committees.

Mr. Peacock from the committee on
legal affairs. reported ought not To
PASS" on bill. An Act to amend section
% of chapter 125 of the Revised
statutes. relating to observance OF the
Lords DAY.
The report was accepted,
First Reading of Printed Bills and
Resolves.
Resolve in favor of the town of OK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23
~, 60 o. KkNNEsec | opcg No.

W Z. u F.t,NEFyTXEbLO TWINK, W.
2s1. meets III g ssss. r. hall the first ard 4
third Tuesday evenings OF each fnaath q "a
7.3e O'Clock, h
MRS L9REl3A W, SMITH. Wardem
EMMA.F F. MOVIE, Rec, Sec. ~
B. L. NISIsDI4S. Fin. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-23

Mr.. SPENCER of Berwick Mr..
Speaker and gentlemen of this House
it has e stated here that in order
for the = stmasters Of the 18th Leeis-
laturc to retain their seats in this
House it viii be necessary for them TO
bring themselves within the constitu-
tional exception. In other words. the
burden is upon them To show eonclu-
slyely taat they are included in the
words post officer" This l shall pro-
caed IN do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20

as rent for the palatisl residence he
occupied more than the salary he re-
ceived. This may be an eNaggeration,
but it must have cost him a very large
sum OF money 10 maintain such style
Il is only OF comparatively recent
years that ambassadors from this re-
public undertook 10 vie in style and
costly establishments with those rep
.resenting the world powers" Of Eur
ope.
In the old days ambassadors from
this country lived as plain citizens OF
republic. and thus honored our ma
ton far more than they would have
done by INDUCING in extravaganza and
costly display. n the early days, Ben
jamin Franklin represented the repub-
lie at London and was the same plain
old Ben" he was IN the newspaper
Office al Philadelphia. In some more
recent years John Lathrop Motley, the
historian, who vas not rich, honored
this nation and himself by living with
IN his salary. So did some of his sue
cessors.
But since the United States has be
come a world power" (which. IN fact,
| It always had BEEN. snobbery has pre-
vailed over sense, and ambassadors
/ have fallen into the reprehensible Gus
tom OF aping royalty IN costly enter
I tainment and eXtravagant display.
This custom should not continue. This
republic will be more honored in the
breach than in the Observance Of the
custom.
Under present conditions and with
present large salaries no one but a
very rich man can afford 70 accept the
distinguished honor OF ambassador
either 10 Great Britain or France.
Il is high time that our ambassadors
to foreign courts should be as plain
American citizens abroad as they are
at home: that they should be appoint
I'd for ability and be recognized for
their brains and not for their money
The salary Of s17,5OO ought to be am.
pie to maintain all the dignity and all
the display necessary at either Lon
don or Paris.
President Wilson. let it he hoped
will be able 10 find American citizens
with ability and with independence
enough 10 set a new example AZ the
courts named by returning to the old
and honored custom OF Jeffersoniar
simplicity in the conduct Of their en-
racEfpE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20
BROWNIES PRESS GAG PLAN

coin, and greater statesman than
Clay. why, the correspondent who falls
short of his duty will be ridden out Of
the capitol on a rail
It is a serviceable little resolution
for MI Browne, 100.
II the spirit moves him 70 sneak up
behind another Chicago correspondent
and slug him into insensibility, the
Chicago papers will have TO speak of
the event as merely pleasant meet
ing.
If another girl in blue" appears in
the corridors demanding that her
wrongs be righted. the papers will
have to say Mr.. Browne received a
pleasant call from one of his many
lady admirers.
II perchance another jackpot is
given into Mr.. Brownies keeping, Chi
cago papers, if they mention it at all,
viii refer to il as a missionary fund
he viii distribute.
And then If music and flowers" he
come a part of Mr. Brownies life
again, the occasion viii necessarily
he mentioned as a society function at
which he was the guest Of honor.
Otherwise Mr. Brownies disposition
Will be ruffled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20
NChicaEo Examfner.O

Members Of the Illinois house OF
representatives should throw prideful
chests these days. Led by that i'm
peccable and alert servant of the pub
lie and private decencies Lee O'Neil
Browne, they have put up a windbreak
against the blasts Of the Chicago press.
Doubtless many of them feel safer
than they did. Doubtless they will
sleep better at night and look a morn
ing paper in the face with less trepi-
dalton than heretofore because they
have passed the virtuous Brownies
resolution.
1t was neat little resolution Mr..
Browne had passed. 1t whereases that
many articles of a personal, defama-
tory and Hbelous nature have been
printed in the Chicago papers, and
then resolves that the repetition of
the aforesaid conduct shall cause the
expulsion of the correspondent guilty
thereof from the press gallery.
a very neat resolution, that II
makes every member his own press
censor. Hereafter whenever a mem
Der is not extolled as more brilliant
than Webster. more honest than Lin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20
WY GIELs co wKoNG.

The Illinois vice commission has
rendered a great service '1 the country
by taking what seems 20 be q wroug
line ia its invest. CATION. It's apparent
assumption that Tie dsu1eus Of the
red light district are recruited from
working girls whose pay is inadequate
90 support them has called forth a
storm Of protest from those who know
more about the women Of the under.
world than r. does The result is Thar
a better Insight into this sad and
heavy problem is being obtained by
the public than has ever been afforded
Sc before
Miss Heard. superintendent 81 the
temporary shelter for women iu Phil
adelphla adds her testimony 20 thai
Of others who know. iu declaring that
most OF the fallen women have drifted
into their present position from comb
lions under which they lived comfort
ably and UrnrutE
A. ro the fundamental cause o. the
downfall ~ girls. she says Mother
hood Ion rHts country rs M low rnH.
Parents pg, TOO r-'s attention 500 the
actions OF their daughters. and many
vcaE re surprised To- learn chat th-
daugu'e- a'p has zone wrong s'arre.
her life G.. shame iu her morners par.
'cg We Who work here lg fine vice
district and vino come .nro contact
with tine women themselves. know 'E.'
b what . have said is 'rge
The msor,. OF men ought also -n
know 20 is '-rs They have come n
contact with the class of Young mon.
scattered .n,...h ever, calling OF re
who consider tho leading Of l.~
from 'h- straight path something ~
F. boast 81 among their fellows And
they shorl6 Er0v. from Pho o.rcum
stances as g.couliy rerouursd. tia.
. such q .H.ur would have been impos
-lbIe - there had been the proper
hor'y care and vigilance
40 tho girl doesn't ALWAYS go wrong
ecause she has 10 work hard fer Ii.
no pay Money is rhp roof ~ much
owl and m" passion for it may have
Jed many an 500 paid girl from the path
uf recfituds. Or MAY. too often be De
cause she has not the right kind of
home training and protection and be
cause there are always sCoundrels q.
eager 20 take advantage % this fac
rs 'o tempt her with money and few
els and r.o'ous pleasure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20

What plans have you made for the slo-
rious day
That shall bring you the chance you
crave?
Have you put all your weakening habits
Have you learned to be steadfast and
brave?
Have you learned 70 he fair.
Are you worthy Of trust?
Are you girdled to bear
Mighty cares II you must
Have you learned to be valiant and
watchful and strong.
Or have YOU been carelessly drifting
along?
You say the world owes you chance,
You viu some day be summoned to
start.
You expect 70 he numbered with those
who achieve.
There are long-charished hopes in your
heart:
You are longing for praise
And you wish 70 win cheers;
AS you wait while the days
Lengthen out into years.
You dream % a time when your friends
VIII he proud
II you graciousIy single them out in the
crowd,
But how are you waiting What plans
have YOU made?
If TO-DAY Opportunity came
With the long-deferred chance for which
Won have prayed
Could YOU furnish fair proof Of your
claim?
Are YOU worthy and WISE
Have you learned 10 be free7
Are you ready 10 rise.
Is the hopeful should be-
Have YOU Eirdled yourself Are YOU fitted
and strong,
or have you but carelessly drifted along7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20
UNCLE JOE's WELCOME HOME

dictionary hero OF congressional de-
bate for many years, and is ,he great
est gavel gladiator the world has
known. He has helped put Illinois on
the political map, and has won the
applause OF the people by his robust
humOr
Whatever We may think or say in
criticism of Joe" Cannon. We must
all admit he has q friend-wianing dis
position He is the entithesis Of the
crouch. ar inspiration for laughter.
and a ready money subject for the
carJoonists. riyaling even the rides
cent j. Ham" he has been invited
to come back 10 Illinois and stay here,
not that he people OF the state want
ed him less in Washington. bur that
they wanted MIN more in Illinois. As
We congratulate the retiring "Unc.e
Joe" We also congratulate the 18TH
congressional district for bringing our
Jolly good friend. Congressman Can
non. back to Illinois 70 be Citizen
Cannon. and sending a democrat TO
Washington 10 relieve him Of his con
gressiGnal respols bili-ies.
BY the rivers gently flowing.
Illinois
Illinois
Back % them Joe CaunOn's going
Illinois
illinois.
Let there he no heart that's drear,
Let US tess OUT hats and cheer,
State and nation want Joe here
Illinois,
1 Welcome home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20
Springfield Register

tSpTIngf 'ig Register
To use q little baseball vernacuiar.
"Unc'e Joe" Cannon is the pinch
hitler" Of politics. When things are
dragging and the days are dull. I'm
Gle Joe" steps 10 the pate. knocks a
few foul tips over the fence of pro-
family. and then hits safely for those
readers who like mis- quaint humor and
amusing Indifference 10 convention
atty
And now that he TetiIes from 40
years Ct public life. those who have
criticised him much the State Regis
fer among them-turn 70 congratulate
him, not upon his retirement. Of course.
Du, upon his consistent good nature
whether under the fire OF harsh cen
sure or in The giaring l.melight Of
republican party adulation.
We like Uncle Joe" Cannon fer
his remarkable individuality He is an
unusual typ Of statesman. That he
has rare ability even his bitterest
pc iticsl enemies must and do con
c-de. and had that ability been direct
I'd 20 advancement Ct principles now
ga ming such public approval. rather
than along reaCtionary lines. Joe
Cannon would have gone HIGHER than
the house Of representatives But
we viii not discuss his political record
rs he steps down and out Of office
We wish 70 call attention only 70 the
mans Interesting and likeab.a person
atty. He has been one OF the bes'
entertainers Of his day. He has beer
the cynosure Of conventions, the 70
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-20
SURP RISED.

When ! was
your age, said
Mr.. Nixon. severe
~ addressing his
son, Il was glad
10 wear out my
f a I h c r S old
clothes.
Gee. is that so,
dad? | supposed