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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
Promote Beer Trust Magnates?

A Washington special to the Port
land Evening Express and Advertiser
says: Senator Burleigh is in receipt
of letter from Robert N. Smith of
Walpole, New Hampshire, protesting
against the appointment of Charles j.
ONeill as district attorney for the
State. Mr.. Smith states that Mr..
O'Neill was at one time president Of
the Brewers Association and is there
fore not suitable candidate for the
office. Mr.. Smith was formerly resi-
dent of Maine
AS frankly stated as Mayor Curtis of
Portland, Democratic candidate for
governor, would have put it: That is
why they want him; they know what
they will get"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
A National Trade Commission.

Business men are generally in favor
of national trade commission which
viii assist along reasonable lines in
the Interpretation and enforcement of
the Sherman law. The Chicago Asso-
citation of Commerce has prepared and
recommended a bill along this line,
providing for a commission with pow
ers similar to those exercised by the
Interstate Commerce Commission over
the railroads. except as to rates.
No court will consider in advance
whether a proposed contract or bust
ness transaction would violate the law.
The business man can only employ
lawyers 10 guess at 1t, and take his
chances Of going to Jail If the courts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
Editorial Comment
Great is Graft!
(New York Telegram)

(New Ork 1eleSTdHlD
Whether we corrupted Cuba or Cuba
inocu.ated us during our wen meant
occrpation is not known, but the con-
ditions revealed here by the Becker
case find a strong parallel in the sem
fencing in Havana of General Ernesto
Asbert, Governor of Havana Province,
and Representative Eugenio Arias for
the killing of General Armando Riva,
Chief of Police of Havana.
Riva, a square man, had closed up
gambling houses, the men higher up
behind which were General Asbert, or
iginally a barber; General Julian Bet
ancourt. described as "a chronic can
didate for office whose chief and sole
backing was the underworld" and their
hirelines. a few Senators and Repre-
sentatives.
The police chief was shot in oroad
daylight on the Prado by Asbert and
Arias, when he had two children with
him. His murderers are sentenced to
twelve years and one day in solitary
confinement and to pay to Riva's heirs
$4,000.
1t is believed, however. that both will
be free within a year or two, either
through an "indulto" (pardon) or an
"amnestia" Earnestly. Already a
movement has been started to have
Congress pass a bill granting an am
nestia."
Great is the power of graft.
We taught Havana how to cleanse
her streets but not her politics.
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is no longer why we lost but how to
score victory on English soil.
Anti License Democrats.

" - s>NNAa iSAPiSSSst
County Attorney Bates is right in
assuming that not all the Democrats
in Maine desire TO see saloons at every
crossroads There are in Maine a good
many Democrats who have not sur
rendered their principles to the United
States Brewers Association There
are A good many of them who still re-
tain their sympathy with the National
Democracy which everywhere. outside
of this State where occasion has pre-
sented, stand against the saloon and
against its legalization. There are
good many Democrats in Maine who
stand with Sec. Bryan, Senators Luke
Lea and Morris Sheppard, with Con-
gressmen Hobson and Webb, with
Governor Hodges and hundreds of 9TH
er prominent Democrats the Country
over who take exactly the same
stand relative to the liquor traffic and
the policy of its legalization by the
State that the Republican party does
in the State of Maine. That consid-
cradle percentage of the Maine De-
mocracy holds to this view, was dem
onstrated in the primaries, where Mr..
Mcintyre, who has an unimpeachable
record as an enforcement sheriff, re-
ceived Is per cent of the votes cast in
the Democratic primaries.
These Democrats are in an unhappy
situation. They are Democrats on
National issues, and the success Of
their party means much to them. On
the other hand, they are distinctly OPP
posed TO the license program and they
have TO choose between the desertion
of their principles on State issues or
a temporary detection from their party
on National issues. Some will choose
one horn of the dilemma and some
the other. Some will hold that the
home issue, having vital bearing upon
the we'll being of our own communities,
is paramount. that their duty requires
them this year to vote for Governor
Haines and against the notification OF
law or the license of the liquor traffic.
Others will decline to participate lat
all in the election, to make the choice
between two problems, both of which
are believed to them. to manifest night
and wrong sides. And some will stay
with the party for the sake OF the
effect upon the National adn1nistra-
ton. Each voter is called upon to
decide for himself the right course for
him to pursue When he has made
his conclusion. it is his duty to stand
by that conclusion with all the influ-
ence he has, when he comes to the
polls in September
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
To Withstand Corporations.

AT last a practical, horse sense
proposition that does not SAVIOR OF
idealistic dreams or cure-all legisla-
tion. has been brought to the attention
of the country. A league of cities to
oppose the combinations of public
utility corporations is proposed by
Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg of Phila-
delphia, in a letter which he made
public Wednesday. He has sent
copies of this letter to the mayors OF
nearly every important city in the
United States. and, it is asserted, has
the support of Mayor Mitchell, and
Mayors Harrison of Chicago; Baker of
Cleveland, and Shroyer of Dayton, in
his campaign.
The purpose of the movement, ac-
cording to Mayor Blankenburg, is to
see that rates aud service for public
utilities shall hereafter be based on
= the actual cost of providing and
furnishing such services, and on the
actual value used and useful for such
purposes. and not on the power of a
monopoly to extort what rates it will,
and not on a capitalization that
represents merely the selling power of
utility promoters" The organiza-
ton, it is announced, has already been
started, and conference called.
In his letter to the mayor. the Phila-
delphia mayor said that in arguing
cases before public service commits
sions, the people were often without a
friend in court, while the interests of
the corporations were looked after by
the ablest representatives. He added
To meet this situation IT has been sug-
gested that there should be formed a
Bureau of Public Utilities Research
which shall equip itself to give TO the
cities the same able assistance which the
public utility companies associations
give TO the public utility companies, thus
In effect constituting an offensive and
defensive alliance among the cities SINH
lar to that existing among public utility
corporations.
To this end we are preparing TO form a
permanent organization of this charac-
ter. ! am writing to you to ascertain
your interest in this matter, and to ask
whether you would be represented at a
nationwide conference of city officials
10 be held in this city In the autumn to
discuss the various phases of public utiIi-
~ problems as affecting the people, and
how they may best be dealt with.
Mayor Mitchell, of New York; Mayor
Harrlsv.. If Chicago; Mayor Baker OF
Cleveland am Mayor Shroyer of Dayton,
join me in making this inquiry. Mayor
Mitchell and Mayor Harrison will per-
sonally represent New York and Chica go
at this conference. We are confident
that the result will be 4 great step for
ward in the matter of occurring proper
presentation of the peoples side in utili-
~ cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
Wednesday July I, 1914.
Is Biggest Blunder of All to Conner

is 6lQAS6r biunQcT OF III " SSHHSs
Some time ago we voiced our in
dignation when the administration
showed its hand with the Mexican reb-
els, and seized petty excuse to make
war upon the only thing that looks like
government, or seems to have the sta
bility Of control, in a neighboring coun-
try. But if a copyright special to the
New York Herald is true, the shame
of Americans is not yet complete. We
hope it will not be proven that the
accredited representative of the Ameri-
can foreign Office has been engaged In
furnishing information to Mexican re-
bells how to get arms; or that wash
ington attorney for the constitutional
lists has been guilty of advising Car
rama not to agree to mediation.
The American end of the Mexican
evolutionary propaganda has been Sig
nificantly active, and the possibility
that the same forces have been en-
gagged In the formation of a railway
prosram for the Mexican people while
cunningly working to prevent media
ton. carries a chill to the heart OF
those who deplore hostilities. These
things come home with redoubled
force when we remember that the
railway interests have just triumphed
in canal tolls repeal through the aid
of the administration. And when 1t
occurs TO us that only such as war can
turn the minds of the people from the
blunders of the administration, the
prevailing distress and the promise of
financial panic following industrial de-
nression and business doldrums, we
begin to understand.
War. with it's demands, would slim
ulate business and create employment;
it would also turn attention from the
general recognition of Democratic in
competency. And without doubt the
administration received from Great
Britain. in return for canal tolls re-
neal. assurance that the hand of Japan
would be withheld in Mexico while the
United States is engaged in subduing
Huerta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
The Lost Polo Cup.
(Brooklyn Standard Union.)


There are no excuses to be offered
for the loss Of the polo cup. The
British four was not favored by luck
and recaptured the trophy by hard
play and perfect team work. They
are entitled to full credit for their
splendid achievement and will return
home happy in the knowledge that
they won by superior playing.
Nevertheless, it is to be regretted
that the American team did not dis
play it's magnificent form of yester-
day in the first contest last Satur-
day. There were no flaws ip their
work yesterday and the closeness Of
the score plainly shows that the Eng
lishmen's superiority is so slight that
possibly another game would have
gone to the Americans. The further
they went the better they got.
1t is idle now to speculate on what
might have happened. We must
think about the recovery Of the tro-
ply and prepare a .eam which can
invade England and win against the
best four the defenders can muster. 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
The British Way.
Boston Journal.}


Lord Kitchener Is no more. Earl
Kitchener has taken his place. There
are two kinds of men whom England
honors. She honors those who are able
to pay for the honor. When a man be-
comes rich, so that he should be raised
above the common herd, he Is raised
above the common herd. 1t may be
rather expensive in campaign contri-
buttons but the matter is arranged.
The title. becomes his. II there Is no
old title kicking about without hold
er, a new title is invented. The other
kind of person who is honored by Eng
land is the hero of war or of peace.
Kitchener is something of hero of
both 1t often happens that the hero
is not rich. In that case England pro-
ceeds to make him SO. He gets a title
and he gets also something of the
wherewithal, without which title is
distinctly painful. The English have
worked out the whole scheme
beautifully, and the result is that new
blood is constantly being infused into
the ranks of the aristocracy. Were this
not so, there would now be no aristoc-
racy in England. Aristocracy always
needs new blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
A Iona Time Ahead,

Mayor Newbert is still a young man
and when Mayor Curtis of Portland has
had his one or two terms as Governor,
as he may desire, the Democratic voters
of the State will not forget Mayor New
bert of Augusta, the runner-up in the
primary campaign of 1912.-A Biddeford
Philosopher.
We fear they will, Gus; we fear the
voters themselves will be forgotten
long before "oh, See, see!" has had
his zone or two terms. as he may de-
sire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
BY "Dry" Women.

The General Federation of Women S
Clubs, representing 5000, 900 women,
meeting in Chicago, passed II dry
resolution with a roar Of enthusiasm.
The resolution declares:
Whereas the liquor traffic is response
bic for three-fourths of the crime, vice
and misery of this country;
BE it Resolved that the women of the
General Federation place themselves on
record as opposed to the liquor traffic"
And the Portland Express calls it
"A Dry Resolution without crack
ing a smile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

The vigorous campaign which the
Maine Democracy Is to conduct from one
end of the State to the other will soon be
inaugurated, and then there will be
something doing that will attract the
favorable attention of the friends of good
government, and make he insincere adj
vocates of wrong and harmful policies sit
up and take notice. The Republican
leaders are feeling hopeless enough now
to rob politics of what charms ii ever
had for them, and the worst is yet to
come-Portland Argus.
All because those who vote for Cur
It's know what they will GET?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

grieved indeed to learn that he was
murdered about April 30, near a woods
camp in Lomby, B. c., by five other
men who were with him. 1t seems that
the men were going up river on the
drive when the tragedy occurred. The
five men who are charged with the
murder are in prison waiting trial. Mr..
Bergman who was the second son of
James Bergman formerly of Fort
Fairfield, was about So years of age,
and unmarried. His next younger
brother, Thomas. was drowned about
two years ago in British Columbia. Mr..
Bergman leaves two sisters, Mrs.
Maggie Turner, who resides down the
State. Mrs. Wheeler L. Daggett of
Limestone, also n brother, Richard, IN
Pressure Isle. and two others, Telley
and Willie, the former being in the
West with his father, who is also iv-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
There is Conspiracy of Facts.
New York SUM-

Some observers, specialists in the
study of mental idiosyncrasies, illu-
sions and decisions, are inclined to
ascribe to the cerebral irritation and
neurasthenia produced by overwork
Mr.. Wilson's theory of the conspiracies
that do environ and have environed his
Administration. More unfriendly or
BIASED critics affect to apprehend in
it the natural result of the concentra-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
Maine GOSSIP
IF ! Knew.

(AnonymouS)
If l knew the box where the smiles were
kept.
No matter how large the key
Or strong the bolt, l would try so hard
'Twould open, l know. for me.
Then, over the land and the sea, broad
cast
I'd scatter the smiles to play,
So that careworn people might hold them
fast
For many and many a day.
If I knew a box that was large enough
To hold all the frowns I meet,
would like to gather them every one,
From nursery, school and street;
Then, folding and holding, I'd pack them
in,
And. turning the monster key
I'd hire a giant to drop the box
TO the depths of the deep, deep sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

ton of all departments of the Govern
ment in one man or superman. The
consciousness and use of power in
ever larger doses breeds inevitably in
the user a sense of infallble virtue,
to oppose which is to be wicked; and
the powers of Evil are VIGOROUSLY
banded together while Good is soli-
tary, self-centered. self-supported.
But why plunge further into the
bowels of the higher psychology? Why
not own frankly that there Is con-
spiracy against Mr.. Wilson?
A conspiracy, not as Mr.. Wilson
sees it, of malefactors. but of facts,
the palpable and plain facts, recent and
present, of business in these United
States.
Against this plot of unpleasant facts.
no more to be recognized than the
almost as iniquitous Huerta, Mr.. Will
son will continue to fight like the
righteous and illuminate man and rul-
er that he feels himself to be.
What do mere business men know
about business?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

Who shall be first to accuse the T.
r. physicians of being In the employ
of Republican politicians?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

Two actors met on Broadway. One
of them was in deep mourning, and
the other asked who was dead.
MY grandfather was the reply
I'VE buried him yesterday"
The other actor murmured sympathy.
MANY at the funeral?"
A CLEAN of satisfaction broke over
the others gloomy face.
My boy" he exclaimed, I'VE were
turning EN- away"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

If 1t were not for fireworks, Christmas
presents, watermelons, picnics. circuses
tobacco. lemonade, beer, soda water and
household expenses nearly every man
would be rteh.-Topeka State Journal.
Yes, but what for?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

Certainly We know what to expect.
Mr.. Curtis--but we don't expect it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

We'd get" the Covered Bridge again,
wouldn't we, Mayor Curtis?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

Joseph w, Gary, who retired from
the office of postmaster of Caribou last
week. has a most creditable record as
a public official, and one which for
length of service is seldom equalled.
he having been postmaster for about
SO years, and his term of Office has
been continuous with the exception of
Cleveland's two terms, when O. Fl.
Smith served four years and NJ. A.
Barrett a second term of four years
Mr.. Gary saw the office grow from
one doing a business of about $50 per
year to a salaried one paying $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

Some men are having to go to Con-
gress, whether they want to or not
the sergeant alarms is after 'em,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

Ray A. Johnson of Portland, now on
the battleship Arkansas, desires to be
released by purchase" from the navy
in order that he may accept a position
with the United States Fruit Co. as
inspector in Cuba. Senator Burleigh
has asked the Navy department to
grant the request
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

Troches for the Bull Moose?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
{ BILE for the preservation or return OF
re5scted communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to Kennebec Journal Co., Publish
ers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

Charles w. Jack Of Richmond quail
fed Monday at Bath before Dedimus
Justice Fred A. Thompson as member
of the Board of County Commission
ers to fill the unexpired term Of Nor
rell McKenney who resigned to accept
the postmastership at Richmond. Mr..
Jack was recently appointed by Gov
ernor Haines and the appointment was
confirmed at the meeting of the Gov
errors Council last Friday. Mr.. Jack
is prominent citizen of Richmond and
his many friends are confident that
Governor Haines acted wisely in Sc
Letting him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
CHAPTER

cUSHNoc CHAPTER, NO. 43,
r. A. M. Stated convocation at Masonic
Temple Thursday, July 2, at 7.30 p. NJ.
SoJourning companions are cordially in
yited to attend.
FARNSWoRTH g. MARSHALL, H. p.
CHARLES r. CHASE Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01
ODD FELLOWS HALL,

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. &c, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at s.
w. F. CURRIER, N. @.
e. F. WESTON, Sec.
DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. m,
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at oIcIack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

A North Bath lady who has been
visiting friends a few miles up in
the country tells of a rooster on the
farm where she was visiting, taking
motherly charge of a motherless brood
Of chickens, towering" them with his
wings at night Just like an old hen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

Ola Fort Fairfield friends of James
Bergman Of Lomby, B. c., formerly
Of Fort Fairfield where he was born
and passed his childhood days. were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, K. p.
Regular convention every Wednesday
evening. Meetings commence at g.
o. H. BRANN, c. c.
GEO. E. FRYE. X. of r. and S.
- al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 8.
Meetings at 500 o'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday.
J. r. TOWNSEND, C. p.
c. e. STEWART, Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

G. s. PEASLEE. Capt.
RAY M. BURNS, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

Wisteria is in bloom at the nome OF
S. B. Norris, IL Highland avenue. Au-
burn-the first in Is years. Wisteria
rarely blooms in this part of Maine.
Mrs. Jane Wadlin Locke, aged 81
years, the last woman in York county
to draw a Mexican War pension, died
last week. Her husband was sailor
for almost half a century and travelled
around the world a number OF times.
She was the oldest living member of
the Hollis Center church.
John s. p. H. Wilson of Auburn
who will July l assume the duties OF
United States marshal for the District
of Maine, to which he was recently
appointed by President Wilson. was
in Portland Monday on business con-
nected with the position. He notified
Burton Smith and Eugene Harmon or
their disappointment as deputy mar
shals, but gave no intimation as to
whom he will appoint to succeed w. s.
Hasty. Marshal Wilson will quallfy
before Judge Hale in the United States
district court on Wednesday.
The Rt. Rev. Mons. NJ. c. McDon-
ough, vicar general of Maine, was
honored by the Junior Division Of the
Maine Catholic Historical Society at
Lewiston Monday evening the Both
anniversary of his ordination to the
Catholic priesthood Eighty five mem
bers of the organization and few in
vited guests gathered at the society
room at ST. Patricks church to assist
in the anniversary and to honor the
pastor of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-01

r. 3. CAPEN REBEkAH LODGE NO.
81, l. o. o. F. meets End and 4th Wednes-
day evenings al 500 o'clock.
EDITH II. CURRIER, N. G.
SADIE E. METCALF. Rec. Sec.
nch26 m -v-f Jyr
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Sergt Eustis O.. Squres, U. S. A. the
efficient and very popular instructor
to four companies of the Coast Artil-
lery Corps, n. G. s. NJ, Lewiston
and Auburn companies among them
has re-enlisted for the seven years in
the army. artillery branch. For long
time Sergt. Squires was uncertain as
to whether he would re-enter the SER
vice and did consider fine business
opportunity. Officers in the army adj
vised him TO continue his career in the
service and requested him to take ex-
animation for commission to take ef-
feet should occasion ever arise where
volunteer forces were called into the
field Sergt. Squires will continue as
instructor to the corps.