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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
MIR. knauff Answers Sentinel.

Editor Kennebec Journal:
In explanation of the statement in
Thursday mornings Sentinel that F. A
Knauff had at the close of his year un-
collected taxes for 1905 $4,000 in his
hands, will state that / reported in
City Report under date of February 9Th,
s4s,02947. This amount was large but why
it was so unusually large was because We
were awaiting a decision on an abate-
ment asked for by the Lockwood Com
pany, which was rendered in June, 1906.
and their tax soon after was fully ad-
justed.
The Lockwood Company tax for 1905
was s23.0 55. and deducted from the re-
ported balance of $40, ,029 Al left the actual
balance of $25, ,s65.92 uncollected.
To show why uncollected taxes of re-
cent years are so much smaller in amount
than in previous years. l will briefly say
that the tax laws revised by legislation
in 1907 have brought this about, and this
change is very much in favor of tax col
lectors, as it assists them in getting
quicker results In the revision, the time
of advertising unpaid taxes for sale is
shortened by nearly one year, and fur
ther, the collector must publish a list of
the delinquent taxpayers in the yearly
report of the year in which the taxes are
assessed, which is also great assistance
in getting in the taxes.
The following will show the effect of
the revised tax laws in force now, in
comparison with former laws.
1905 uncollected taxes reported by F. A.
Knauff, Feb. 5, 1905, after taking out
Lockwood tax, s25, $685. AZ, no tax deeds.
1906 uncollected taxes reported by n. X.
Fuller Feb 6, 1907, s35.7s1.27 no tax deeds.
1909 uncollected taxes reported by F. ].
Small Feb. 9, 1910, ss.57s.52 and tax deeds
s2,S31. .26; total, s12.4o9.7s.
1910 uncellected taxes reported by l.. e.
Thayer Feb. 9, 1911, s4,s28.55 and tax deeds
s2,60S.27; total, s7,506.s2.
1912 uncollected taxes reported by H. B.
Crosby Feb 10. 1918. s2,9272s and tax
deeds, s4216.0S; total, s7.143.34.
F. A. kNAUFF.
Waterville, Me-, Feb. 27,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
The Grange.
Auburn Grange.

Auburn Grange held it's second all
day meeting for this year. Saturday,
Feb. 21. The weather. was good, and
as there are nearly 500 members in
the Grange, enough are usually present
to fill the hall. Many visitors from
other Oranges. The master opened
promptly at 1910 A. NJ. Some Grange
business was attended to. and the
matter of exhibiting at the State Fair
was taken from the table and discuss
ed by several Of the members. Quota
tions were given, then recess was
declared for dinner. 1t was expected
that State Master Stetson and e. T.
Clifford of Winthrop would speak in
tie afternoon, but neither could be
nresent. The lecturer Mrs. Sadie
Waterman, is resourceful woman,
however, and she called out her re-
serves, and there was no lack of en-
very finely rendered by Miss Alice
vickery. and encore; then q talk on
The Milking Machine" by Wilfred
Waterman. Bro. Waterman had a
Sharples milking machine in the hall
and explained how 1t was used and the
satisfactory work that 1t did. Bro.
Waterman has taken the farmers
course at Orono and is farm work.
er, and evidently understood his sub
ject Rev. c. s. Cummings Of Auburn
followed in a talk on Country Life;
song. Ralph Hunter; paper. Some
American Humorists,' Mrs. A. l.. Tai
bot of Lewiston: song, Ralph Given;
current events, s. H. Stockman; re-
marks by several visiting members
completed the program. The Ladies
Circle met at the noon hour and voted
to serve a supper for the farmers in
stitute. March 30, and a committee was
| chosen to attend to the matter. The
| first and second degrees were conferred
| on Is candidates and short program
given in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
English and American Schools.

"A radical difference between Eng
lish and American systems of school
organization is In the relation of ele-
mentary and secondary Schools says
/ L. Handel, of Manchester, England,
in a bulletin on English elementary cd
ucation just issued by the United
States Bureau of Education. Tine
American high school receives its pu-
pills after they have completed the ele-
mentary school course and builds up
its curriculum on that foundation. The
English secondary schools receive their
pupils from a variety of schools-spe-
ial preparatory schools or elementary
schools-and the pupils on entering
may vary in age from 10 to A."
In general Mr.. Handel finds it diff
cult to institute a detailed compari-
son of the standards of elementary
school work in the two countries, be-
cause circumstances are so different.
"1he American elementary school has
been for nearly century the national
school. the common school of all the
people. In England the elementary
school is just in the process of develop
ing into national institution, public
service for national needs, instead of
being regarded as a charity school
for tho oducafic1 of tba ,fourar n1a cSac.,,
Another factor that renders compari-
son difficult is the inherent difference
between the English and the American
child. The latter Is by nature more
precocious, natures earlier, is by cir
cumstances of his upbringing thrown
more into the company of adults, with
the consequence that he is less reserv-
ed and self-conscious and more alert
than the former.
American children have a far better
knowledge of the history of their
country and in some cases of general
history than is to be found among
English elementary school children.
The same is certainly true of their
knowledge of local and national gov
ernment. In English language the
American child has better command of
oral expression he is more given to
debating and discussing than the Eng
lish child. The reading of English lit
erature is also more extensive in
American schols, and in art work there
is greater variety.
But IL the English elementary school
has much to gain from the study of
the American curriculum, American
educational administration would pro-
fit as greatly from what is the strength
of the English system-freedom of the
individual school.
1t is in the work of medical inspec-
tion and general welfare work that
England's school system has recently
made the most notable development.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

remember that our opponents are
good fellows. that while we do not
agree with them in politics, they are
our friends and neighbors. Now l
hope and trust no man working for
the Republican ticket will either
through thoughtlessness or excess Of
zeal so far forget himself as to per-
sorally abuse or villify any opposing
candidate.
II do not ask you to vote and work
for the Republican ticket for the rea-
son that l am a candidate. l do not
ask you to vote and work for the Re-
publican ticket simply because this
or that man is candidate. I ask
you to vote and work for the Repub-
lican ticket because I believe in the
principles and policies, which the Re-
publican party advocates today. be-
cause l believe in the honesty, ability
and integrity of the men whom we
have nominated upon our ward tickets,
because l believe it TO be the duty of
every man. who disapproves of the
measures which the Democratic par
ty have enacted into national law, of
its attitude upon State questions and
its general policy, because I believe it
to be the duty of. every man opposed
to those measures TO register his dis
approval at the polls upon every OPP
portunity.
Gentlemen, IL am elected I pledge
myself to give to Augusta the best
service there is in me. l shall feel that
I am but the agent of this city, charg-
ed with the duty Of carefully looking
after its interests and I promise to
perform that duty to the best of my
ability"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
Editorial Comment.
May King Have chaperon?
(Boston Traveler.)


AS the head of deputation from
the Women's Social and Political
Union, the militant organization, Mrs.
Emmeline Pankhurst is to seek an in
terview with King George, 1t appears
that the affair is to be carried on in a
strictly formal manner. Mrs. Pank-
hurst is to write a letter to the King
and subsequently proceed to the place
she has appointed to meet his majes-
ty.' His majesty, it would appear, is
not to have the privilege of selecting
the place for the interview, but what
are royal prerogatives to queeniy wo-
men? There is one paragraph in the
announcement that cannot fail to ex-
cite attention. 1t is stated that when
Mrs. Pankhurst visits the King she
will be accompanied by her body
guard. What Is the necessity of the
body guard? On this side OF the water
we have been given to understand that
King George has most amiaole dis
position. We prefer to think that the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
Mr.. swifYs Fairness.

II strikes US that the fair-minded,
even handed manner in which Hon.
willis e. Swift meets the demands up
on q political party leader. should ap-
peal to the voters. Here is an extract
from his address at the City Hall cau-
Gus. Friday evening. If it escaped
your attention we hope you will read
1t now. II you have read it once. it
wifi not hurt you TO read IL again:
Gentlemen, though the coming
campaign will be short / apprehend
that 1t ytu be warm one. Let US
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
Tho Trustee Problem.

{BoSton Journal)
The request of Maine for represen-
tation in the board of trustees of the
Boston and Maine is justified. There
is as much reason why Maine should
be represented as there is why New
Hampshire should be. The terminus of
the Portland division is in that State,
and Names interest in the corpora
tion's rescue from its present deplora-
Bile position is genuine. Governor
Walsh is entitled to unstinted credit
for his manifest desire to uphold the
rights of the Commonwealth in this
matter; but the Boston and Maine pro-
blem reaches we'll beyond the bounda-
ries of Massachusetts, and New Hamp-
shire into the largest of the six Yam
kee States and into one which is des-
tined to have tremendous develop
ment if given intelligent railroad CO.
operation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

The day when the bicycle was all
the rage is recalled by the reunion this
week at Dunstan of the old York
County Wheelmen's Association, says
the Biddeford Journal. The Wheel
men was one of the largest and most
fiourishing organizations in this sec
tior in it's palmy days, which were
the palmy days of the bicycle. espe-
cialIy the old high wheel. AS the BIZ
cycle began to pass away as much
used vehicle of pleasure and sport.
the wreelmens organization began TO
melt away also and the automobile now
largely takes the place of the bicycle.
Many strong and lasting friendships
were formed in the York County
Wheelmen's Club. and, because of the
strength of the orga nization, the sue
cessful entertainments and social
events it projected and carried out, it
made for itself a history and fixed its
place in local affairs as one of the
leading SOCIAL organizations of It's time.
Friendship has not melted away. 1t
is as warm as ever, perhaps warmer
as the years pass. One year ago a
volunteer committee planned a re-
union and the response was so enthusi-
astic and the result so enjoyable that
ii was unanimously decided not to let
the reunion plans pass and another re-
union was arranged for. AT the sec
ond reunion, Tuesday evening, there
was a large and enthusiastic attend
ance. Judge B. F. Cleaves was toast
master at the after-dinner exercises
and there was some good speaking
There was also plenty of music, both
of the chorus and solo variety, and it
was a general good time in every way.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
Monday, March 2, 1914.
For AUGUSTA Voters to Consider.

Nom partisan election of public Of
ficials is utterly impossible under our
form of government. Parties must
continue, and must be held responsible
by the people for conduct of public af-
fairs. That is the most direct road
in a government such as ours, to the
assertion of public conscience. Rebuke
of a party as a whole clarifies its i'm
pulses and directs its endeavors.
If you intend to vote for the Re-
publican group nominated in the Au-
gusta caucuses of Friday evening. is
it because you approve of the head of
the Republican ticket more than you
approve of the head of the Democratic
ticket; or, is it because you prefer
the general character and ability of
the Republican group over the Demo-
cratic group or, is il because you are
opposed to giving sanction to the stand
of the Democratic party in the State
against prohibition of the liquor traf
fie, and in the nation against protec-
ton of American industries, insttu-
tions and Iabor7
On the other hand. if you are in
tending to vote the Democratic ticket,
are you doing so because you believe
Mr.. Newbert is superior in ability to
Mr.. Swift; or because the men named
by the Democratic caucuses will give
you a better administration of the
city's affairs than would the men nam
ed as Republicans; or, is it because
you favor the State Democratic inten-
censed saloon business, and because
you favor free trade and competition
with the great masses of cheap labor
in foreign countries?
These are pretty big points to turn
over in your mind before you vote. The
positions of the two parties are strong
ly marked. You we'll know their di-
vergence.
Granting that politics in municipal
affairs is folly" yet we know that ev-
cry city victory is widely heralded
for its effect in State affairs
When you vote, are you going to
give encouragement to enforcement of
the law and clean moral conditions
such as have been upbuilding and ad-
vancing in the past year, in our State,
ov- will x,n., 1or5 yN,,V uoto m eppot,r-
age those who claim that "the people
want booze, and we propose to give it
to them legally?
When you vote, will you strengthen
the hand of those who have dabbled
blindly and selfishly with our tariff
affairs until industrial disaster threat
ems and the ranks of idle and hungry
are added to by thousands daily. or
will you vote for an America for
Americans, before sharing our suste-
nance with the millions of people
ground down by the extravaganza Of
dssolute monarchies and aristocracies
in other lands?
This Is not an attempt to arraign
the average voter, but to suggest the
meaning of we'll known party positions.
Your vote means something. 1t is
sacred thing and the man who wilful-
ly perverts it's use or throws it away
is unworthy of the franchise.
Give this matter little careful
thought. Little personal grievances
cannot be squared by a ballot, but 1t
is the mighty aggregate that counts,
and on the great whole you should
base your act and satisfy the demands
of your conscience.
Vote for right, regardless of its i'm
mediate effect and you will some day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
Editors Letter Box.

The publication of letter IN this
department. IS not TO be taken a.
an endorsement OF its view 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 libclous or abu-
siye nature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
Hot Tea Breaks
A Cold==.Try This

Get small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks call
it, Hamburger Brust Thee at any
pharmacy Take a tablespoonful OF
the tea, put a cup OF. boiling water up
on it, pour through a sieve and drink
a teacup full at any time. 1t is the
most effective way to break cold and
cure grip, as it opens the pores. re-
lieving congestion. Also loosens the
bowels, thus breaking cold at once
1t is inexpensive and entirely vege-
table. therefore harmless.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

women do not suspect that the King
will clap them in prison for speaking
out their minds. The body guard must
be solely to give pomp to the affair.
Let us hope that the cameras may re-
cord the glories of the event.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

ia Anderson of Fort Fairfield, Doyle
Bros. of Caribou. G. w. Parker of Fort
Fairfield, j. L. Murphy of Fort Fair
field. Thomas Kennedy Of Fort Fair
field, w. Shean of Caribou, Murphy &
Kicker of Caribou. In all these in
stances the fires caught from over
heated stoves. These have not been all
the fires, as several more have been re-
ported and the total damage amounts
to a large sum of money.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

At the beginning Of 1911 the NUM-
Der of registered clubs in the city ana
county of London was 6S7.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
Maine Gossip
Sweethearts.

If lovers were lovers always
The same to sweetheart and Wife,
Who would change for a future OF Eden
The joys of this checkered life?
But husbands grow grave and silent,
And care on the anxious brow
Oft replaces the sunshine that perished
With the words of the marriage vow
Happy is he whose sweetheart
Is wife and sweetheart still
Whose voice, as of old, can charm;
Whose kiss, as of old, can thrill
Who has plucked the rose to find ever
Its beauty and fragrance increase,
AS the flush of passion is mellowed
In loves unmeasured peace.
Daniel OConnell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
TRY RESINOl FREE
FOR SKIN TROUBLE
It Stops Itching Instantly and Soon
Heals the Worst Eruption.

Heals the Worst Eruption.
The moment Resinol Ointment touches
any itching skin, the itching stops and heal
ing begins. With the aid of Resinol Soap,
it quickly clears away all trace of eczema,
ringworm, pimples, blackheads. or other
tormenting, unsightly eruption, leaving the
skin clear and healthy.
Prove at our expense that Resinol will do
this for you. Write today to Dept. I'm.
Resinol, Baltimore, Md, and we will send
you liberal trial, by parcel post. with full
directions for use.
Resinol has been prescribed by doctors
for IS years Sold by every druggist
Cured Pimples and Blackheads.
W. B. Hackett, 629 Golden Gate Ave-.
San Francisco, writes: :" l was bothered for
several years by unsightly pimples on my
face, as well as blackheads, which were q
source of much discomfort and embarrass-
ment. At last decided to try Resinol Soap
and Resinol Ointment. I am happy to say
/ am entirely rid of the eruptions, and
my skin is clear of all disfgurements. l
also find that Resinol works wonders when
used to cure cold sores. etc"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER, NO.

49, O. E. s Stated meeting Wednesday
evening, March a. at 7.30 at Masonic Tenn
Pile All members sojourning in the city
are invited to attend
ETHEL NJ. BABBITT, w. NJ.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, Sec.
feb26d1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

Maine a state of great resources?
Read what some of her sons said at
the meeting Friday in Augusta:
You hear men speak of the beautiful
rivers and streams OF other lands-tell
them of the giant rivers and babbling
streams Of the State of Maine. of the IA
nous lakes of the olden world-tell them
of the matchless splendor of the lakes OF
Maine of the wonderful forests of far
away land-tell them OF our graceful elms.
our richly clad NAPLES, our storm-defy-
ing oaks and the giant spruce that crown
our lofty hills; of the marvellous soil OF
other states-tell them of our own wide
stretching acres. that need only to be
tickled by the ploughshare to burst into
beunteous harvest.-Hon. c. 5. Hichborn,
banker of Augusta.
We have uncounted millions in our
forests, in our thousands of acres of soil
which are adapted to diversified farming
and capable of producing abundant crops
in our wonderfully productive fisheries
our mineral products and building ma
terials in our agreeable climate and at
tractiVe scenery, and in our water
powers.-Arthur a. Head Of WaterVi!le
Maine is rich. but her deep mines OF
wealth are unworked. Maine has prom
Use and the future awaits the man and
the woman, Maine has stability. while
soil and climate keep faith with the man
whose labor is backed by knowledge and
intelligence. Maine is sure of seed time
and harvest.-Mayor Elmer h. NeWbert
of Augusta.
The Develop Maine movement has tre-
mendous possibilities. 1t can aid in de-
veloping agriculture. if il sets at work a
clear-visioned. straight-thinking commit
tee or section of the federation on the
problem. and then gives to it loyal: un.
selfish support.-Dean Leon 5. Merrill OF
the State University.
There is no state in the Union that has
more attractions for the tourists ana
snortsmen in summer winter, spring and
fall than this good old State of Maine
and these facts should be known to the
world. The better known it is, the more
appreciated will it be by visitors coming
to our State.-Arthur b. Chaplin, president
of the State Board of Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

The present protracted period of cold
weather has meant the loss of thous-
ands of dollars to the farmers of
Aroostook county. Not only have
great many bushels of potatoes been
spoiled by the effect of the frost, but
thousands of bushels of potatoes and
the houses in which they were kept
have been destroyed by fire during the
past two weeks. owing to the severity
of the weather it has been necessary
to run the heaters in the potato houses
all of the time and keep them running
full blast The result has been a large
number of fires that have done a great
deal of damage. Only Saturday night
at Belvidere Siding on the 3. IL A. r.
r., 5000 barrels of potatoes, worth
about $1,000, and potato house as well
as an Eastman heater car about two
thirds loaded were destroyed On Feb.
IL at Jempland five potato houses be-
longing to E. C. Headman, Mrs. T.. G.
Headman, L. p. Lawson and 5. E.
Norberg were burned. No report was
received on the amount of potatoes
lost nor the value of the houses burned.
On the same date at Murphy Road
siding seven potato houses were burn
ed at a total loss of about $4,000.
These houses were owned by Mrs. Gus
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

cUSH NoC CHAPTER, NO. 49,,
r. A NJ Stated convocation at Masonic
Temple Thursday evening, March s.
Work in p NJ. and NJ. E. NJ. degrees. So
journing companions are cordially invited
to attend.
FARNSWORTH G. MARSHALL, H. P.
CHARLES r. CHASE, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. 35, r. G.
A. NJ. Stated communication Monday.
March 2. at O'Clock. Work in E. A. de-
gree. All sojourniug brethren are cor
daily invited to attend.
ORIN B. FROST. w. NJ. /.
PEARL f. FULLER, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

Mrs. Columbia Paris of Paris Hill
observed her Tooth birthday Friday,
Feb. %. By her request no special
celebration marked this notable epoch
in the life of this highly esteemed wo-
man. She was the daughter of the late
Captain Samuel and Polla (Freeland)
Rawson and was born Feb. 9TH, 1914,
and for many years lived in the large
brick mansion, which her father built
on Paris Hill. Mrs. Paris father was
saddler and first settled in Grafton,
Mass. he was lieutenant artillery and
was called into service in 1874. He died
JAN %, 1920. His wife, Polla Freeland,
was born Sept Il, 177S, an died Aug.
IS, 1875. Mrs Paris husband. Hon.
Virgil Delphine Paris, was the eon
of Capt. Josiah and Experience Glow
den) Paris and first cousin of Hon.
Albion K. Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

il never languish!
Let's keep on boosting until Port
land has her 100000, Lewiston and
Auburn their 100 900 and Augusta her
we'll about 105,00O!-with Bangor. Wat
erville, Bath and the rest of EN- in
proportion. Then wen be ready to
reach out the friendly grasp, amalga-
mate in the one big city-and use the
north woods for our playground ard
gar1eni
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, r. AND
A NJ. Stated communication at Masonic /.
Temple Tuesday evening, March 3. All
brethren cordially invited to attend
ALBERT NJ. PINGREE. w. NJ.
WESTON LEWIS. Secretary. ,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

It IS welcome news to the whole
state as we'll as to his near constit-
uents that the Hon. Asher c. Hinds
will again be candidate fer Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-02

Maine has started her Boom" May
il never languishi