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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

pers fiance). Lamnie Harris; Polly"
tths maid, Miss Matte Morrell. Tab
leaux-" Fighting of John Smith," and
Good Night" closed the program.
Each person ably acted his part and a
good sized audience showed its APP
probation Of their efforts. Miss Cora
Gould of Randolph gave several Sc
leetions on the piano which added
much to the evenings entertainment.
A dance was given, Wednesday eve
ming Many were in attendance and
grand good time enjoyed The receipts
of the fair will add to the Grange
treasury not far from one hundred
dollars, Each ticket solo on the dish
es drew something and the following
is list of some of the best prizes
drawn: Set of dishes. Miss Bertha
Markham; horse blanket, Mrs. Henry
Swift; work basket Harry Heath;
rug, Charles Malaney; umbrella.
George Wellman; military brushes.
Arthur Trask: chocolate pitcher Rob
ert Morgan; straw grip, Mrs. Ralph
Putnam; ten shaves. Mrs. Charles
Savage. set of nut picks. Miss Berniee
Watson. The toilet set given to the
one guessing the nearest to the number
of beans in the quart jar. Mrs Grace
Hayes.
The committee in charge were Mrs.
Ida Heath, Mrs. Angie Fowler and w.
X Thompson, who worked hard to
make il a success and they have ev-
cry reason to be pleased with the re-
suits The committee and Chelsea
Grange wish to thank all those who
so kindly donated to the sale and for
the liberal patronage of the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

The fair and entertainment held by
Chelsea Grange Tuesday and Wednes-
day afternoon and evening of this
week proved very enjoyable. On the
west side of the dining room were dis
played many useful and fancy arti-
Giles for sale, besides honey, jellies.
pickles, etc A supper was served, al
so ice cream and cake. Mrs. c. G..
Dondin had on exhibit some very
pretty fancy work and a shawl 100
yearsNold Miss Grace Powers had en-
broidery that attracted much atten-
ton Other exhibits of fancy work,
vegetab les and fruit occupied place
in the rear of the dining room. A can
dy table presided over by some of the
young ladies showed the power of
sweetness by the numbers seen in that
vicinity. A set of dishes. on which
tickets were sold, also a jar of beans,
the number it contained to be guessed.
were attractions that picked the loose
coins from ones pockets.
The entertainment consisted of a
song by Mrs. Walter Burbank, accom-
panied by Miss Cora GonD of Ran
dolph Mrs Randolph responded to
an encore. Reading. Mrs. Annie Farm
ham OF Augusta, who was recalled. A
drama, TOO Much Of 4 Good Thing,
was finely given by the following cast
of Characters: MIR. Perkins," H. l..
Hayes; Mrs. Perkins," Mrs. Mabel
Swift: Nellie Perkins," Mrs. Nellie
Baudnay; "Hattta Perkins" Mrs. Bes-
sic Kane: Thomas Perkins" Ga coun-
try cousin), James Kane; Miss Eu-
nice Bowies,'' Miss Myrtle Harris:
"Jcnnie Cowper" Mrs. Fannie Har-
ris: Frederick SCHUYLER" Miss Cow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
Post Support President.

The New York Post is. as Is its hanit
with the administration in it's policy OF
letting the solution work out itself. The
Post discusses the Gamboa element in
terestingly and finds plenty of excuse
for the attitude of Mr.. Wilson. the
editorial follows:
Definite prediction with regard to
Huerta's future course is extra hazard
GUS Even a fairly correct appraisal OF
facts seems to be beyond the conipe-
tence of the best observers.s4What, for
instance was the Significance OF the
there was a disposition to regard Gam
boa as put forward by Huerta in his own
interests But here is the correspondent
of the Frankfurter Zeituns who speaks
of the Catholic party. as turning against
Huerta by nominating Gamboa. Who
great landowners who wish for contin-
uation of the policies of Don Porfirio?
We are informed by this same cores
pendent that 1.-The Catholics. for the
most part large landowners, whose Ior-.
tunes have been diminished by one
quarter since the revolutions, are FESTIVE
under the moral pressure brought to
bear by the United States and have de-
termined to throw over Huerta.' Thus
as time passes there is accumulaung
evidence of the wisdom of President VIII
son in declining to consider the Facts
of the Mexican chaos and fixing his at
tention on the one central fact that
Huerta is not only outside the pale OF
the moral law, but outside the pale OF
practical reason. With half the coun-
try in revolt. with the Congress against
him. with the army. his last hope, wav-
ering, with the treasury empty. this up
start dictator presents but the shabbiest
imitation of the strong man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

| What is going on in Mexco-and
latter Huerta, what?
| 1t is an unparalleled situation IN
| Western Hemisphere history. The
world is vitality concerned by the re-
suit of the elections, next Sunday. The
| chaos there has provided situation
best calculated in recent years to try
! the diplomatic powers of the foremost
| countries. The United States has been
in the most trying position of all.
President Wilson and his advisers
have affected policy of delay. to
| "all1w matters to adjust themselves"
and have come in for harsh criticism
from many quarters. To but one
course have they adhered-that Huer-
ia must go. Even here they have
shown signs of wavering that set even
their most ardent supporters &c wig
wagging with alarm.
As vet. Huerta seems to have found
no time for absolute reputation or
the Huerta- Banquet ticket for which
active canvassing is under way. IL
may be that he is playing waiting
game To see if we show signs Of yield
ing.
IL is very probable that Sundays
election turn into a tragic farce ana
this country forced to do what should
have been done before we suffered SUCH
humiliation.
The Washington Post says:
The election in Mexico is now less than
n week off Huerta has not Yet given
anv Indication that he will postpone tue
election or sidetraek IT in favor Oh ne me
own dictatorship. In all probability me
election will be held, and perhaps one
tenth of the population will participate
in it. 49, ..,,ar-
IN what then? win Gamboa be sue
cessful, where Diaz. Madero and lfuerIa
failed? Is he a man of such dominant
qualities and magnetism that the @hoie
Mexican nation will fall at his feet in
worship? All the evidence is to the con-
trary. li
Gamboa is virtually an unknown quan-
titv in Mexican politics. He has no
great following, other than what has
been created for him by Provisional
President Huerta. AS matter OF 1act,
if Gamboa is elected 1t Will be seieIy as
the friend of Huerta, and the latter
domination may be expected TO continue.
We have been going along, like Mi
cawber, waiting for something TO turn
up in Mexico. and the only thmg tnat
has been in sight has been the eiecuoh
on October &c Without that election TO
put period to our suspense, we would
have viewed the troubles in Mexico as
intefmlndDie. but HOW tiat TIE eics .'C.' .
to be held are We any better on than
we were before? Obviously the Ameri-
can government is not convinced that
the election is to be rSa one. EehN
Diaz, one of the candidates has not been
in Mexico TO look after his campaign
The two remaining candidates seem TO
have a working agreement. The country
has been cowed by the arrest OF the
deputies and the proclaiming of the die
tatorship by Huerta.
After the election has been held, the
United States will be Just where 1t was
i'm the beginning. If the rebels continue
to take the action which it should have
taken long ago.
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Do Not Want Mexico.

The Biddeford journal has effected sell
fish combination with the Philadelphia
Public Ledger toward convincing the
Mexicans that we have no Interior de-
signs upon their country" The eli
ton of Huerta is sought but non-inter-
ference with self-government is adyocat-
ed. Here is the joint effort.
Assuming that Huerta's only hope of
even brief occupancy of the chief execu-
tive's chair is the chance to appeal to an
infiamed populace against the designs OF
and that his last desperate resource IS
evidently call to arms of all Mexicans
to repel the invaders and save the ma
ton from conquest and permanent sub
that il is, therefore, the duty of this
country to convince the Mexieans. II
possible, that we have no Interior de-
signs upon their country. And the way
to do this. it is pointed out, is by invit-
ing the foreign powers having interests
at stake to become partners with us IN
any movement that may need to be tax,
en- against anarchy such action would
in no wise weaken the force of the Mon
roe Doctrine and it would serve as a
demonstration to Mexico and 20 the
world that the United States was not
opposed to Mexico and it's people but to
the usurper who is seemingly doing ..iS
best to wreck the republic. 1t is believed
that when this plan of action is once es-
work of Huerta and of all other upstairs
who place personal ambition before
patriotism Huerta exists and is thorn
in the flesh of probably majority OF the
Mexican people only through the suffer
ence of the people themselves. At TINS
distance he appears to be the chief
stumbling block, and if he can be elm
mated there is a very good chance that
the warning factions may be induced 70
lay down their arms and, under the ad-
vice of the United states, Germany,
France. England and other powers hav-
ing interests at stake, undertake the for
! nation of government on stable
basis.
From this standpoint the thing to do.
the central aim of this country's policy
would seem to be to let Mexico alone as
long as that is humanity possible; to let
the Mexicans have their country for
themselves. saving it by their own ef-
forts and enjoying it in comparative
tranquility. 1t is very evident that they
must acquire their training for peace
| full self-government through heavy sac
rifice of men and treasure, but, If peace
| is to come finally, they must be allowed
| to do their own work in their own way.
| At the present moment nobody can tell
what will happen in Mexico; any intel
' ligent person, however, may safely as
sumo that the Huerta policy cannot en-
F., dure; that there must be latent forces In
Mexico capable of restoring order. One
thing is certain, and that is that the
! United States does not want Mexican
territory or anything Mexican except the
Il. friendship or the people, the friendship
1 that should subsist between near neigh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
Farmers Wives VS.. Farmers.
.nnebec Journal:

Editor Kennebec journal:
In recent issue of your paper my
attention was called to an article con-
corning Farmers Wives" two types
OF which We're very thoroughly dis
cusscd and being somewhat interested
in my own sex ] feel justified in offer
ing little criticism. 1t has, however,
never been my i'll fortune to meet a
woman, either farmers wife or other
wise. who would deny her little ones
anything, While she spent money on
herself for luxury, and it is my opin-
ion, she has yet TO be born. A mo-
theirs love does not demand luxury,
while her children are in need. If Ell
Their side of the house denies the child
rem Injuries or necessities, it is not
the mother. Oh, no. There may be
farmers wives who assert their
rights to unusual conveniences in the
house. Why not? She helps to earn
them. They are just as much benefit
to the farmer as his wife. 1t is not
as agreeable for him to turn the fau-
Get at noon or night as for any one
Water on tap is not luxury, it is
a necessity. Electric lights on q farm
arc ont of the ordinary, and in many
cases impossible. Few women require
impossibilities of their husbands. A
farmers wife has a decidedly hard
row and if her row-eould be hoed more
easily with horse and farm imple-
ment, the ma jority of them would still
be hoeing by hand, while the horse
would be at the disposal of the farm
er. Your correspondent of Oct. IA
hopes the first type of farmers wife
he illustrates SO wildly, is rare, and
/ feel assured that it is very. very
rare. In other words. Scarce as hens
teeth" The picture he has painted of
the real farmers wife, which no/doubt
is his own experience. is my own OK
periencc also, and in many instances
where the farmer was chronic
"gronch." yes. even more, positive
brute. / have seen many. good. true.
home-loving. womanly women out in
the field. doing mans work. under
orders of a brutal husband, with feet
and limbs soaking wet, while in the
house We're five or six little tots, the
eldest a mere baby, caring for an in
FAINT, and when the poor home-loving,
devoted wife suggests that her babe
needed her attention, she was cursed
and otherwise abused for having SO
many Young ones.'' This kind of a
farmer is not scarce; he is too abund-
ant, by far, and we know him when
we meet him.
We recognize the kind noble farm
er, who deserves the home-loving wife.
The open countenance of good man
can never be disputed, and with MIN
is the wife who has asserted her rights.
carried the family pocketbook, and
|. clothed the whole family including the
man she loves, and respects for his
devotion and willing labor. There is
no deception in such union. II a
wife cannot go out to meet him when
he comes home from work. her heart
goes, while she remains by the hot
stove preparing the family meal. Such
men are worth a million, and he finds
no trouble in retaining a wife's love,
either for himself or his children, be
they hers or his by previous marri-
age. Next.
L. e. MOODY,
Augusta, Oct. 81, 1918.
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What /. "MoraI rurpitude"9

The notion that there is no moral
turpitude" in the commission of crime
from political motives, needs to be
done away with. AS the Springfield
Republican points cut, there is no
contradiction between the two things;
a political crime like other crimes may
show moral turpitude. 1.-THE theory
that political crimes are virtuous acts
the punishment of which is a wicked
tyranny will not stand moments in
ation."-Portland Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
SOME PosTscRiPTS.

For cleansing valuable liquids there
has been invented siphon filter in
which the entire operation is carried
on in an air tight vessel to prevent
loss by evaporation.
An English army officer seems to
have perfected a practical weapon
which discharges by centrifugal force
at high speed missiles poured against
a rapidly revolving wheel.
The antennae of tie wireless station
at the cathedral Of Florence, Italy, are
entirely within the building yet work
satisfactorily, though the wireless
waves pass through several thick
walls.
According to two English scientists
the sense of smell in man is small
when compared with animals because
of the practice of kissing and gradual
~ is being destroyed for that reason.
Water is pumped by hand over the
dishes in new household dish wash
ing machine and II can be used SO hot
as to sterilize them and leave then
so warm that they dry quickly with
out wiping.
Because of lack of accessible quar-
ries from which to obtain paving ma
terial Brazil is forced to import cob
lble stones for it's streets from Portu'
gal.
To enable persons to take breathing
[ exercises Systematically and on pro
gressive scale is the purpose of simple
apparatus invented By a French doe
+, tor.
| The right of way of railroad il
| Western Maryland Is profusely bloom
/ ing for distance of twenty eigh
miles all because car carrying ;
+, shipment of flower seeds sprang leal
just before a copious rain.--Houstoi
1 Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

Apple Day in Maine.

Apple Day on the third Tuesday
of October is too early for this lati-
tude, for at this date our best apples
are not yet at their best. The Bald
win, the bellhower, or bellefieur, the
northern spy and even the nodhead
are still in a state of transition from
something hardly palatable to food
for the gods. Only certain varieties
of fall fruit are vet eatable in their
raw form.-Bindeford Journal
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ic money embezzler

The big, new battleship Texas is on
her way to Rockland, Me-, to undergo
her official acceptance trials. We as
sure the Houston Post that the Texas
shall receive courteous consideration
in these northern waters, even II we
have to start something with the Bid
deford and Kennebec Journals
Manchester Union.
Wha,dye mean by leaving out Oliver
Otis and his Rockland 'Pinion? Guess
you've started something all right,
all right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
Pankhurst Compromise.

The decision. influenced by the
President, in Mrs. Pankhurst's case is
a mastery compromise. 1t rules that
she is not fit person to stay in the
United States, but that she may stay
here for a while, to enjoy the Ameri-
can right of free speech, on her agree
ment to go when her lecture tour is
ompleted.-Boston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

Voices OF the Press.
Not His Style.

Following split skirts, split trousers
are threatening to come in style. We
have only to say that when anybody
sees us following this style it will be
entirely unbeknowins to us. and as
soon as We find it out we'll get a
needle and thread and sew ourself
out of date.-Menard (Ga.) Register
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

mysterious Mr.. Smith, Tufts an
onymous benefactor, yesterday added
another 100000 to his contributions
bringing the total up to a tidy little
nest egg of s3,15O,O0O. Would that we
had an anonymous friend named Smith.
Portland Express.
POOH What is the use to spoil a
good newspaper man to make a poor
millionaire?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
Distance and Proximity.

Distance may lend enchantment, but
the successful enohantress is the one
who always snuggles up close to you.
Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

The enthusiastic adHlirer who present
ed the neolithic cave man of the Main
woods with a safety razor should nav
made II a lawn mower Boston tran
script.
or a bush scythe Press.
The Post will pay for the pruning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

Rasine his estimate on the last CEN
enc and taking into consideration all
sorts of conditions and circumstances.
a scientist has announced that the pop
,,,otion of the United States viii at
- the billion mark in a little less
than three centuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

Tonight, Suizer win address a. great
meeting in New York city. and Will make
some disclosures of the Murphy system
which will create a profound sensation
The persecution and removal of SulZei
seem to signalize a turn in the tide o.
misgovernment toward practical reform
through the cooperation of the better
elements of all parties. Lewiston Jour
nal.
Ii Sulzer has become the better ele-
ment of the Bull Moose party, may
God pity the rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
Editor S Letter Box

The publication of q letter in this
department Is not to be taken an
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 rea-
son and not OF q sbelouS or abu-
siVe nature,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

What right have we to complain II
John Bull does back Huerta? Aren't
we furnishing, by order of the Pres
ident setting aside the law, the sin
ews of war for Mrs. Pankhurst ana
her crazy followers?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

If Snlzer is as much of a devil as
Murphy says he is the Bull Moosers
will only have to slightly alter his
horns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
Watch Beef Steak!

Caution: When eating beef steak,
be careful not to bite the label, Made
in Argentina. Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
An Exhibition.

Have you seen Nantes engage
ment ring?"
OF course, Did you have an idea
that she was making an effort to hide
il ?'-Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting at 7.30 Friday evening Ftiu ~.
evening, Oct. "a, work IN t"s rHss
gree. John C. HoWEs, N. q.
r. f. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
The Barber Bluffed.

"The barber never annoys you about
tonic rub or sea foam ~
Never"
Never tries to sell you a shampoo
or a massage that you don't want?
What's your secret?'
I've got him on the defensive. I'm
trying to sell him some life insura nee, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

Mrs. Hannah Greensides, of New
York, on her ninety-ninth birthday
calculated that she had slept 365, 00C
hours of her life away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. N.
Regular meeting every tnira duesua T,,s..
s o'clock. Nomination of omcers, Tues
day, Nov. IS. C.n&
RAY NJ. BURNS, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS, F; q
A. NJ. Special communication. Mohoayi;
Oct. "a. Inspection. Refreshments. an ini
soiourning brethren are coroiaiy
N''e' CHESTER s. KINGSLEY, W. M.
PEARL f. FULLER. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
THE MEXICAN SITUATION ANDoHOWa d
VIEWED BY OTHER NEWSPAPERS.
Asks Directness.

bors whose interests overlap at so many
points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

"Bliggins and his wife seem to be OF
the best of terms" Yes. They make
mutual concessions. He stands on the
corner and shouts Votes for women.
while she cheers every time the home
team scores a Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24
Let Us Laugh a Bit.

She-"Did you have any trouble VIII
your French when you were in Paris
He-"I didn't, hut the Parisians diu'
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

= Mrs. Warren Richards. r. F. d.
Wateryille, has sent us an envelope
full of flowers picked, Oct. II, by her
son. Among them are blue violets.
white violets, ox-eye daisy, buttercups
and white clover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

Did YOU ever get an anonymous let
ter?" ..Oh, my. yes, lots of them. some
CT them signed by the best people III
town, too''-Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

did your daughters marry well?'
Not exactly. One married farmer
and another married an ultimate con-
sumner; but the third may make up fol
all that" How 500" She's engaged
to middleman." Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

An example of true loan shark meth
DDS appear that Lewiston case on the
face of it. A suit has been instituted
TO recover the value of note for 30
and interest from March l, 1911, at
30 cents a week." For 126 weeks this
interest has now reached s63 and is
still mounting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

'1 understood the text all right. re-
marked Aunt Ann PEBBLES, after the
sermon was over; but the preacher
explanation of it puzzled me gooo
deal. Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-24

JepnrhA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 8.
Meetings at 7.s0 o'clock every second ana
fourth aaesoa 3. w. LovEJoY. G. ?. @s
C. L. STEWART. Scribe. s