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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Mr.. Gardner's Record.

In opening, MIR. Gardner held up a
copy of the Bath Daily Times, in
which there appeared last night an
advertisement, three columns wide
and eight inches deep, asking him to
explain the following questions?
"Why, when in the Legislature, he
voted against woman suffrage; why
he voted against the initiative and
referendum; why he voted against
the election of United States senators
by the peoples why he was silent
when the order fer the investigation
of giving railroad passes to State Of
fcers was killed in the Senate" To
all these questions, Mr.. Gardner re-
piled that il was many years ago
when those matters came up, that he
was inexperienced, that he was a Re-
publican and according to the Gus
tom of those days he followed the
dictates of the party leaders.-Lewis-
ton journal.
Don't laugh, Wait a minute, until
you get the full significance of the
well, Mr. Gardner was elected TO the
House of Representatives in 1899 He
was 81 years old when elected. He was
reelected to the House when 33 years
old. Then he was sent to the Senate
al =,
he was again sent to the Senate If
those are the ages and experiences of
'inexperience," for the love of good
Maine citizenship, how old would he
have TO be to become experienced?
1t was in 1905 when Mr. Gardner was
81 years of age that woman suffrage,
the initiative and referendum, popular
election of U. S. senators, railroad
passes, etc, came up for his vote
That was many years go" when he
was only serving in his fourth Session
of the Legislature, and when was
young and inexperienced"
That was far, far back in antiquity
when Mr.. Gardner had ambitions for
the Governors council. Yet when he
was having the wide experience of his
nrst term in the House, Mr.. Gardner
was known as "Kantankerous Kuss Z.
who had come down from the North to
revolutionize the world, beginning at
Augusta. Mr. Gardeners experience"
seems not TO have changed his desire
FOR revolution eff We may believe him
now but had made him exceedingly
diplomatic and DESTROYS of pleasing
the bosses"
Strange as II may seem, some of
those whom Mr.. Gardner is now daiIv
denouncing as standpatters, members of
the Old Guard, and reacttonaries, then
stood like stone wall for the very
things he Tin his inxeprience) OPP
posed. Standing for these things to-
day Mr.. Gardner Tin his EXPERT
ENcE) cannot recognize the men who
have stood for them all along unless
they wear the tag progressive" with
a big P).
And Mr.. Halbert p. Gardner is max
ing his entire campaign not upon his
own record, of which he is ashamed
because of his "inexperience" when he
made il, but upon the records of his
opponents whom he seems to thinl
were born experienced.
According to Mr.. Gardeners reply hs
has not changed his opinions, while
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Early Frosts IN Maine This Year.

Frost is striking Maine this year
earlier than usual. The summer has
been a delightfully."- cool one, but it
was hardly expected that frost would
come just after the middle of August.
The heaviest frost thus far reported
struck hard in Holden. Arthur l..
Thayer, Progressive candidate for
sheriff in Penobscot county, went out
there from Bangor to make a campaign
speech at local rally and the frost
was so heavy that the lights were not
even turned on in the hall where no
was advertised TO speak No serious
results were felt from this frost; in
fact it saved a considerable number
who might have attended the rally q
most uncomfortable and Improbable
evening.
Frost was felt lightly in Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

The sentence passed out to the New
York lsidnapper, which might result in
depriving him of his liberty for the
next so years, would seem to be of the
kind that should drive that species
of mankind from that particular meth
cd of get-rich- quick business. The
full term of sentence, with no refer
ence to any man or men having the
right of pardon thought of. should be
dealt out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

The Fairfield, CT. man who was so
disappointed In love that he drank oil
of cloves, but recovered. and then
drank a lot of creosote will again re-
cover. He biz the doctor, destroyed
the stomach pump hose, broke off three
of his own teeth in biting gags and
fought fiercely, but good cuff on the
mind and he will hve-perhaps for
ever happily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Exacting Voters

Your constituents seem anxious to
hear from you"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum MY
work isn't going to be as easy as 1
once found it. There was time when
l could hire a brass band and give EN-
a concert that would leave 'en per-
fectly satisfied. Now I've got to throw
in a carefully prepared lecture free OF
charge"
The world is rapidly pulling away
from the old notion that putting a
man in office is giving him license
to loaf at public expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

some men frankly admit that they
have changed their minds with the
processes of civilized advancement.
These men he denounces as hypocrites
pretending to see things in different
light for political effect,
Mr. Gardner practically advertises
that he played the political game for
what he wanted in the future of the
Republican party. He didn't get 1t
and then he became as progressive as
those who voted for woman suffrage,
initiative and referendum, election of
L. s. senators by the the people, and
abolition of railway passes, years ago.
And now he claims all the virtue OF
the angels for having gained expert
ence" enough to stand openly for
progress.
The most pitiable spectacle of this
campaign, or any other in memory, is
that of a gubernatorial candidate who
is making his entire fight in personal
tiles and attempts TO make life miser-
able for his opponents by claiming that
they have not always stood for what
they stand for now and hence are
hypocrites, publicly proelaiming his
grovelling, rather than a change OF
mind and heart, nine years ago,
After this, Mr.. Gardner should
again sneer at Governor Haines for
having favored resubmission at time
when the Lewiston Journal came out
for esubmission-because the time
was ripe for it and it could be ever
lastingly showed under.
Speaking of records, we do NOT
blame Mr.. Gardner for being ashamed
of his 'inexperience" in public service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Maine GOSSIP
These, Ny Friends.

MARY Carolyn Davies, in Youths Com
panion)
tried to count my friends, one day
Since that day have l walked in awe.
] stopped by counting in dismay,
For, stretching far, in long array,
Still friends and friends | saw.
And then I said. all chokingly,
And faint with weight of happiness,
Dear God, l pray that l may be
The man they think me-nothing less.
Oh. let me be, until life ends,
The man they think me- these, my
friends"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Editorial Comment
Excuse Us, Please.
ellsworth American)


The Ellsworth American has been
pronounced by jury of experts one
of the best country weeklies in the
whole United States We think this
is sufficient justification for us to tell
the story, while We hide our bushes Of
pardonable pride.
Away out on the Pacific coast, the
University of oregon department of
Journalism started an investigation
along original lines as to the country
weeklies. The following letter was sent
to 100 of the most prominent metro
politan dailies in the country, at least
enc in each state, and also to the head
of each of the thirty schools of jour
nalism in the United States
Dear Sir:
May we ask you to tell us what, in
your opinion, or in that of your eX-
change editor, is the best country paper
in the United States? This is not vot-
ing contest; ii is simply request for
advice. We wish to provide the "eX-
change table" of our department with the
best publications of this kind that the
country affords, and we are asking the
opinion of one or more representative
newspaper men in each of the 4s states.
BY country paper" l do not mean the
small city daily, though some dailies
might come within the definition. We
mean the intimate, neighborhood paper,
giving all the news of the home folks,
and keeping at all times close to the
grassroots. 1t should be successful
paper. and should hold the affections or
at least the lasting interest of its local
community.
Does such a paper come to your ex-
change table? Can you give us the name
of a real. live, newsy, upright, successful
country paper, whether within your dis
n
results of this inquiry Will be transmit
ted to 30 other schools of journalism in
the United States.
The result is told in letter just re-
ceived by us from Eric w. Allen, in
structor in general courses of jour
nalism in the University of Oregon
His letter by the way, is the first
knowledge we had that such an in
quiry was being made. He writes:
This department recently sent out to a
hundred of the most prominent newspap-
ers in the country Eat least one in each
of the As statesl and to each of the 81
schools of journalism, an inquiry as to
what each editor or teacher considered
the best country paper with which he
was familiar.
The replies concentrated on % of the
| smaller papers scattered from the At
/ lantie to the Pacific, number of these
! receiving from two to five votes. Your
paper is among the % thus designated as
! best.
You will note that this registers the
opinion of the city newspaper men, in
most cases the editors or exchange edi-
tors of great metropolitan dailies.
The letter is. of course. extremely
gratifying to the American, ana we
may De pardoned for printing it, but
one reason for doing so is to pass along
! the compliment to our county cor
respondents who contribute SO largely
toward making The American one Of
the best country weeklies in the United
| States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Stacks and Babies

whats the baby crying for now?"
asked the head of the house from the
depth of his paper.
He wants his own way" answered
the mother.
And with Is mind on the latest stock
quotations Hubby replied: Well, II It's
his, why don't yo9 let him have it?'
-Lippincotts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Maine and the Merchant Marine.

Maine and the Merchant Marine.
Among the many and diversified
business interests of Maine that large
" depend for existence, say nothing
of prosperity, upon the policy Of the
government at Washington. is that OF
shipbuilding and the shipping trade,
Now that the necessity for the build
ing of a merchant marine is being
brought home to this country as never
before through the paralysis of trade
due to the war in Europe, Maine finds
her opportunity almost within grasp.
finds a united public sentiment all over
the country behind her in it, and ev-
erything right for the achievement of
her long cherished hope and ambition
except the fact that the law that
will establish such a merchant marine
and the policy that will maintain it
are shaped by a Democratic Congress
and a Democratic President. And the
Democracy is and has been for all
time hopelessly incompetent to lay
solitary feature of business develop
ment in the land.
Names fight for a merchant marine,
therefore, must begin by taking hold
with singleness of purpose to help the
nation elect a Republican House of
Representatives Among the four
splendid candidates of the Republican
party for Congress this year, John A.
Peters, the present representative of
the Third district at Washington,
comes from coast region that has
peculiar and pressing interest in this
Congress. he has already demonstrat-
ed capacity for public service that
amply confirms the public confidence
that sent him there, and his usefulness
has just begun. He is thoroughly in
touch with the interests of Maine that
are evolved N the shipping trade; he
is familiar with the subject from the
laying of keel to the return of the
merchantmen with her cargo and pro-
fits; his heart is in the cause of his
districts welfare, and his ripened
Judgment and broad experience will be
valuable asset in the councils of the
Republican party that alone can be
trusted to erapple with the task of
restoring the American flag to the
seas
In the Second district of Maine the
Republican candidate for Congress is
man from ship building CITY,
Bath. Probably few men in the country
are more fully acquainted with every
detail OF shipbuilding, shipping, the
American merchant marine and the
handicaps placed upon coastwise ship
ping than does Hon. Harold Sewall.
Should Maine send these two men to
Washington to cooperate with Sena-
tor Burieigh and Representatives
Kinds and Guernsey, strong work.
ing force would have been provided
pS tHe state OF Maine for securing
that which the people are demanding
and which selfish interests have been
defeating year after year Recent
events-the free canal tolls repeal of
the present Congress and the democrat
ization of ocean trade Immediately fol-
lowing it-have shown the people the
stupendous folly of playing all the sea-
carrying transportation into the hands
OF other nations. Now the people of
this country must pay dearly for it's
oppression of ship building industries.
Now is the time for Maine to strike
heavy blow for an American mer-
chant marine and. at the same time.
Tor her own industry and prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

A cosmopolitan restaurant near Her
aid square in New York City has the
following notice conspicuously display
ed on its walls: The war will be set
tied in Europe. Don't start anything
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
THE SPEAKING
CAMPAIGN OPENS
ALL OVER STATE
Assignment of Principal Speak
ers Week of August 24-29
Republican Campaign
tuesday, August Is.

Congressman Green at Lebanon Center.
Congressman Miller at Mars Hill.
Governor Haines at Kennebunkport,
Springvale, Kezar Falls and Sanford.
Hon. J. a. Peters at Mt Vernon.
Hon. Ira G. Hersey at Rumford
Hon. c. E, Milliken in Somerset county.
Hon. Scott Wilson at Unity.
Hon. J. A. Roberts in Washington
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Courtesy.

A man met another, and WINE not
remembering who he was put Ieeihs
certain that he was acquainted Win
him, held out his hand ana said: L
am sure I have met you somewhere
mo doubt" was the reply I nave
been there often. kansas City star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
DEXTER

The meeting of the Central Maine
Federation, W. C. T. T., which was to
have been held Friday at Exeter
Mills was called off on account of the
rain. II will be held some time in
October the date not having been
set at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Let's Him Out.

Chappie--Jess told me she would
not marry the handsomest man that
ever lived.
May-Well, that doesn't affect your
chances, does it?--Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Iapse of Time.

..rha Panama Canal is finished
Yes; and a little s2oo Ia" SUI. 'ha.
was started about tine same .ilne
still dragging on.'-seattie ros' In
telligencer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
act.

A man may believe all woman tells
him and still be safe as long as he
refrains from believing the things she
doesn't tell him.-Chieago Record
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Wednesday. August 2

Congressman Miller at Corinna.
Congressman Green at No. Berwick.
Governor Haines in oxford county.
Hon. ]. A. Peters at Clinton.
Hon. B. NJ. Fernald Of Poland in An
droscoggin county
Hon. Ira G. Hersey in oxford county.
Hon. c. E. Milliken at Corinna.
Hon. Scott Wilson at BrowRville.
Frederick w. Hinckley, Esq, of Port
land In Knox county.
Hon. J. A. Roberts at Troy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Danger Averted.

Betty said that If any man hlsseu
her without warning her she wouio
scream for her father.
What did you do?'
ct warned her."-Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Honest Boy.

Office Boy-Nobody called, sir, ex-
cent one man who said that he was
one of them prison reformers and
wanted to talk to you about jails. He
said that he'd been in Jail himself
L,awyer-What did you tell him,
o. B.-I said l was sorry you wasn't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
!, Democratic Stronghold.

"what're we whuppin' that boy fur!'
"us ken, th'owin' rocks at the speak
orc al, th'oo the Republican mass
meetin'."
But he didn't hit airy one OF EN-
That's what I'm a-Whuppln MIN
ur."-Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
The Nice Distinction.

Efie (finishing her devotions)-And
please bless father and mother and all
of US, and give US everything good;
and bless all our friends, and give
them what's good for them.-The
Sketch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS:
FON Governor:
William 7. Haines
State Auditor:
Timothy F. Callahan
For Congress-:

fst Dist, Hon. Asher c. Kinds.
2nd Dist, Hon. Harold M. Sewall.
Bird Dist. Hon. John A. Peters.
4th Dist, Hon. Frank {. Guernsey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Editors Letter Box.

The publication of a letter in this
department Is not to be taken a.
an endorsement of its view by the
Kennebec Journal. This column
ID maintained for the discussion OF
matters of general public interest
when kept within bounds of rea-
son and not OF a libelous or abu-
awe nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
One Year Is Necessary

Togus, Aug. %, 1914.
Editor Kennebec Journal:
To settle an argument ! would like to
ask. through the columns of your valu-
able paper how long must a person re-
side in New Hampshire before they can
get divorce?
CONSTANT READER.
Togus, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

Sezzi to him-"How are your inven-
lions coming along, old man.?
Sezhe to me-"Rotten-I invented
TOW tramp and it wouldn't work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
Thursday, August 27.


Congressman Green in oxford county.
Congressman Miller at Winthrop.
Hon. Roy E. Brownell of Michigan at
Bowdoinham.
Governor Haines at Bangor Fair latter
noon Charleston (evening).
Hon. ]. A. Peters in Somerset county.
Hon. B. NJ. Fernald in Androscoggin
county.
Hon. Ira G. Hersey in Aroostook
county.
Hon c. E. Milliken in Androscoggin
county.
F. W. Hinckley, Esq, in Knox county.
Hon. Scott Wilson in Penobscot county,
Hon. J. A. Roberts at Freedom.
Friday, August %.
Hon. Roy f. Brownell at Richmond.
Congressman Green at Oxford county.
Congressman Miller at Oakland.
Ogden Mills in Cumberland county.
Governor Haines in Pfscataquis county.
Hon. j. \. Peters in Somerset county.
Hon. B. NJ. Fernald in Knox county.
Hon. Ira G. Hersey in Aroosteok
county.
hon C. E. Milliken in Cumberland
county.
F. W. Hinckley. ESD. in Kennebec
county.
Hon. Scott Wilson in Aroostook county
Rev. R. B. Mathews of Ellsworth in
Kennebec county.
Hon, ]. A Roberts in Somerset county.
Saturday, August 90.
Congressman Green in oxford county.
Congressman Miller at Waterville.
Hon. Roy E. Brownell at Topsham.
Ogden Mills of New York at Hampden
Governor Haines at Palermo.
Congressman Peters in Somerset
county.
Hon. B. NJ Fernald in Knox county.
Hon. Ira G. Hersey in Aroostook
county.
F, W. Hinckley, Esq. in sagadahoc
county.
Hon. Scott Wilson in Aroostook county.
Rev. R. B. Mathews in kennebec
county. s6E
Hon. ]. A Roberts in Somerset County.
Hon. Loren a. sanborn of South Port
land at Topsham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

fashion of that day. all having stove
pipe hats, billed shirts and stocks,
and fancy waistcoats. They sat for
the picture one day on returning
home from the funeral of a friend,
where they had acted as pail bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

You are forgiven. You ARE hand
p some, and we're glad you found it out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

Sixtyfour years ago John knight
and his brother Nathaniel. Familiarity
known as Uncle Nat" hired a box in
the Auburn post Office and it remains
in the family name to THIS day, says
the Auburn Free Press. Nathaniel
knight passed away several Gears
ago, but his brother John, at ninety.
is still quite vigorous and he adds to
his income occasionally by making
deftly fashioned dclrs furniture which
finds a ready sale among his friends.
especially at Christmas time. When
the Knight brothers first took their
box the post Office was located in a
small wooden building on Main street
on the site now occupied by West
M. Dunn's grocery store. and through
all the changes of location and ad-
ministration, John and Nathaniel
knight have retained the same box
continuously that received their mail
sixty-four years ago. 1t is doubtful
IL this record can be equalled in the
whole history of the postal service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
A. ,,,.,rassihle Influence.

There's no way to beat the society
game" said the man of simple ideals
Have you tried it,
Yes l persuaded my wife and
daughters there is nothing In society
So they called in some or their society
friends and organized an Anu-eoeiety
Club that gives the handsomest recep-
tions and dances in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25
When Women Rule.

(rrom the Pittsburgh Post)
Madame President wishes her to &C
cept a high place"
''Where."
ION the Board of Complexion. But
she refuses to accept"
'Why?"
"A number of Senatoresses Want to
ask her a few questions about her
own"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

The annual meeting of the Maine
Division of the International Sunshine
Society will be held oct. 2f, at the Y.
w. C. A. building in Lewiston. Mrs.
II. B. Pulsifer. the present, expects
Mrs. Cynthia W. Alden, president
geenral of the 1. S. s., and Mrs. ]. S.
Head, honorary president of the
Maine Division, to be present and
urges every member of the order to
attend and help make the affair
success. The present plan is to
have reception in honor of Mrs.
Alden on the evening preceding the
business meetings. The Oct. u ses-
sions will begin at 10 A. NJ. and con-
tinue through the afternoon. Lunch
may be obtained at / P. M, at the as
ISOLATION building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

People along the waterfront at
Portland are wondering what is being
prepared for by the Shilohites aboard
the steam yacht Barracuda, for 1t
has been noted that during the past
few days there has been evidence of
particular activity aboard that craft.
Indications are that preparations are
being made for a departure from this
port. The Barracuda has been in
the harbor for over year now, but
not until few days ago did she show
any signs of moving from her anchor
age. 1t is the rumor along the
waterfront that she is to proceed to
the African coast to assist in the es-
Enlistment of the new colony head
ed by Chief Sam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

Gone but Not Forgotten.
(From the Philadelphia Ledger)
Gay Paree."
might life in Berlin"
"Merrie England"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-25

JEPHTr1A ENCAM3MENT, NO. 3.
Meetings at 500 o'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday.
j. r. TOWNSEND, C. p.
C. E. STEWART. Scribe