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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

dorsement of the School Savings Bank
and believes that it is permanent insd
tuition. Reports from Waterville show
a deposit of $7,16155 by the pupils of the
grade schools in the three years of it's
operation in that city.
THE citizenship of state must be cast
in common mould and tnat mould is the
common school" Prof. La Rue, a former
superintendent of the schools of Augusta.
said I'm his annual report: THAT the
School Savings Bank is an institution to
be heartily encouraged is without ques-
ton. While the deposits of the pupils
frequently reach surprisingly high fig
ures, and have been known to make pos
sible a college education, the chief value
of this banking lies in its power as a
developer of character The value of the
deposit is not at all commensurate with
the work of the habit encouraged thereby
power of self-denial. prudence. thrift
and economy. Augusta gives its un-
qualified approval"
Our citizens respect the opinions of
men like these in regard to the usual
course of study in our common schools.
Why not be equally willing to accept
their advice in the matter of thrift
teaching and its beneficial results on our
Juvenile population. Young Prodigal in
a coach will be old beggar barefoot"
ELLA A. BARTON SMITH.
State Superintendent of School Savings
Banks.
Thorndike, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
THRIFT Teaching
In Public School,
State Superintendent of School saw
inas Banks Makes Worth "h'e
Comment.

Editor Kennebec journal:
Tho recent report of Hon. Carter D.
Keene, director of the Postal oaNin.'
Rank system, is of great interest," 10 '"o
nublic and clearly shows that TINS BY ss'ein
hos been of service in meeting the neeos
90 that class who lack confidence III
h.nus other than those under government
suneryision. By this method IL appeai
that about $40 600, coo have been proush.
into circulation that other systems hao
failed to reach Mr.. keene Is OF tne
onirion that but for certain RESTRICTIONS
this amount might have been doubled. IL
is we'll however that the government
recoenizes the advantage or giving inns
class of our population an opportunity oi
safely depositing their small saVihss,
thereby discouraging a habit OF thriis
and economy, for "a small sum may serve
a great purpose" and AN empty Dag
cannot stand upright"
wonder IL financiers and economists
are fully aware of the fact that the
School Savings Bank System is doing Tor
our children what the Postal Banks are
doing for our older citizens. School saw
ines banks are endorsed by our best edu-
Gators. Dr. w. T. Harris, commissioner
of the United States Bureau of Educa-
tfon. In expressing his hearty endorse
ment of the system said: 1T tends to
prevent pauperism. intemperance. prodi-
eality and various vices; and to make
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

children thrifty, economical and dis
eliminating in the use of money. 1t prop
agates virtue" DR.. p. p. Claxton. the
present commissioner, says. II am con-
fident that proper teaching of thrift in
connection with the teaching of sound
ideas with reference to expenditures must
occupy a large place in our educational
work In years to come" The American
Bankers Institute unanimously adopted
resolution endorsing the teaching of
thrift and economy in our public schools
In order that the youth of our land may
be early impressed with the value of the
small coin in building up fortune. He
that saves when he is young may spend
when he is old
II these mon see the grand results to
be attained by the growth of such a sys-
tenn, what prevents all parents who have
the best interests of their children at
heart from doing all in their power to in
sure it's success. Little in often fills the
purse But If you put nothing into
your purse 1t Is evident that you can take
nothing out
The Postal Savings Bank System has
been a success from the start, but the
superior advantages which the School
Savings Bank System offers to our chill
dren should guarantee 1t a far greater
success. The Postal Banks will not re-
ceive less than one dollar from a deposit
tor while the School Bank will take what
ever amount the scholar brings for de-
posit be II ever so small, thus gathering
in the nickels and the pennies.
Individual deposits are limited by the
Postal Bank The School bank takes all
that is offered. The Postal Banks loan
deposits to other banks and pay the de-
positors only two per cent interest The
School Banks loan their deposits to the
same banks and pay their dspositors four
per cent. interest, or twice as much as
the Postal Bank pays. No good business
man would think of lending his money to
A if he could get twice as much interest
from B with just as good security. APP
proximately s5,5o0,00o are now on deposit
in the School Savings Banks of the Unit
ed States. This sum represents the foun-
dation of college education. or the basis
| of a future business to hundreds OF our
| juvenile depositors. And If our scholars
could receive the encouragement ana as
| sistance from parents, teachers ana
| school officials which the principle justi-
fes this amount might soon be Increased
four-fold. Give an industrious boy a
halter and he will soon find horse" If
| our teachers and school officials would
do their whole duty to those whom the
state has intrusted to their care, let them
be sure that the principles of thrift are
being carefully inculcated in the grade
schools IAN educated spendthrift is
greater menace than an ignorant one.
Thrift is food revenue" Thrift is the
philosophers stone"
Without reviewing the results OF intro
ducing this system of Savings Banks In
TO other parts of the State, let me mem
tion some phases of its success in Ken
nebec county superintendent Marshall
of Augusta in his annual report for l9l2-
1918 reports an annual deposit of $1,000 by
the grade schools since 1900, the sum OF
3Ooo has been saved and deposited.
Mr.. Marshall is emphatic in his en-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Results and Endeavors."

Regarding the following, taken from
the report of Mayor Newbert of his
results and endeavors," there is COM
ment concerning Mr.. Newbert's evil
dent desire to convey the idea that the
city of Augusta is under obligations
TO him and to the Maine Central Rail-
road for permission to cross the tracks
of that road at Court street:
Another important matter taken up
during the early summer with the NJ G..
r. r. was that of the right Of the public
to cross the tracks at the foot Of Cour,
street the intention of the railroad al
that time being to build fence across
Court street west of the tracks, thus for.
ever denying to the public not only a
direct and long used way to Water street
but shutting up the main avenue from
the western part Of the city to the new
railroad station. Again the city was sue.
cessful The Maine Central Railroad
generously made a development at thi.
point at its own cost which solved the
problem and in every respect provides a
safe crossing and an easy entrance into
Court street. 1t may be well TO remem.
lost It's legal rights in this part OF Court
street"
Ii the city had lost its legal rights
as stated. by whose fault had it lest
them and did Ii receive any compensa.
ton therefor? is a question which IL
being discussed by the voters. Wai
this permission granted by the railroad
an act Of generosity on the part OF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Editorial Comment.
The Kind Of Governor He Is.


The people Of Maine are not surpris-
ed when William T. Haines rises to
an emergency. 1t is perfectly charac-
teristic of the man. Is the welfare of
the State menaced by the proposition
to quarantine it's great potato product?
The Governor unhesitatingly comes to
the rescue of his people. arms his own
agricultural department with power to
prevent the spread of the disease and
arranges with the Federal Government
for prevention of the quarantine which
was threa tened. Are tho interests Of
Maine being overlooked in the settle
ment by the Federal Government of
the financial questions involved IN the
Boston & Maine Railroad manage
ment? Governor Haines takes the
stand for Maine which we all knew he
would take, determined that her In
terests shall not be neglected or over
looked and promising, in thoroughly
characteristic fashion that II Maine Is
overlooked it will not be silent under
the neglect. His promptness In these
two cases which have so recently come
TO public attention are illunlinative as
showing the kind of men and the
kind of Governor which the Chief Ex-
ecutive is. Public commendation OF
his attitude in the cases SO recently
before public attention. is commenua-
ton of his entire administration for In
every particular his energy has been
expended for the good of the State and
in accordance with his duty TO 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
the railroad or merely an act of

the railroad or merely an act OF
equity?
Section 2 of the original act to es-
tablish the Rines Hill grade crossing
IS as follows: said Maine Central
;iroad Co. shall construct and main
n q foot bridge over the discontin-
ed portion of Court street.
Why was that act repealed by a
Democratic Legislature and why did
Democratic administration of this
city permit the city to lose Its legal
rights In this part of Court street?''
Mr.. Newbert was not mayor at the
time the section referred to was re-
pealed, but why as a leader of the To-
cal Democracy does he claim for him
self and the railroad great praise for
correcting what appears to have been
a blunder committed by Democratic
city administration and Legislature?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Friday, February 27, 1914.
The City Hall Caucus.

The Republican general caucus at
City hall tonight will be called to or
der at 5 O'Clock. This caucus will not
only name the candidate for mayor,
but it will give expression to the views,
the hopes and the determination OF
the party in this city. 1t is your duty
as a good citizen to attend II possible.
If you have, at any period Of your ma
jority, complained OF any act of the
Republican party, 1t is your duty to
attend every caucus and see that only
good men are nominated and that So
called professional politicians are
crowded to the wall.
In Augusta are Republicans enough
to elect a Republican city govern
ment. In that party are men as hon
est, as business like, as fair and as
jealous for the citys interests. as can
be found in any party, in any city.
With all due repect to our Democrat
ic friends, and without attempting to
DulQ OURSELVES up Wy tHS''-
down, is 1t not time for Republican cit
izens to try city government of their
own? Is it not possible that change
in government would result in good
for the city, even if several Democrat
ic Administrations have done their
best?
OF course 1t is generally understood
that Hon. Willis E. Swift will be the
nominee of tonight's caucus, but that
is for Republican voters to say. To
our mind, he is the logical candidate
a man of business, of education, OF
integrity, of clean living, of high place
in the confidence and affection of the
peapIe af cur cits
If you approve of the nomination
of such men as Mr.. Swift, as the type
of men the Republican party should
suppeft, t..aa j. - ~. 49, 49,. -
to City hall and give him a compliment
tary hand or ballot?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Always Ready to Act.

The very best kind of campaign ma
terial is many acts, few words. II
you ask any every day sort of busi-
ness man or farmer why he is going
to support Hon. william T. Haines for
Governor in the coming campaign, he
will point to some Of the things which
the Governor has done in the past
year.
Governor Haines knows Maine and
all her interests. He has been inti-
mate with her affairs in an active
business life for quarter century.
He knows every advantage and every
menace He knows what to do and
how to do 1t. To act promptly and
decisively is characteristic of him. 1t
has become a habit with him in his
private affairs, and he applies it with
the same efficiency to the States af-
fairs. Maine's interests are his inter-
ests.
Governor Haines is a successful
business man. Every successful
business man in Maine knows of his
ability and recognizes his forcefui-
ness. They respect, admire and trust
him. That is why they want him to
handle Names affairs for another two
years.
At times it almost seems that con-
ditions were being shaped by some in
visible power to give chance for Gov
ernor Haines to demonstrate his cour-
age and judgment in meeting crises
II he succeeds in preventing a quar-
antine of Maine potatoes and at the
same time secures the appointment OF
a Maine trustee Of the Boston q
| Maine, our State will have new apo
strong cause for gratitude for his abil-
| ity and push.
Maine needs a Governor who can
get there" every time, and who is not
| afraid to go on any occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

fashioned schoolhouses. In order to
more quickly take an informal vote on
the question 1t was suggested that
they poll the house, out in the road.
So they went out and the two fac
tions lined up on opposite sides of the
road. There was one old gentleman
there who was bright, smart and
successful, but who was apt to be
found on the wrong side of some of
our moral questions. This was not a
political question and this man was
near the head of one of the lines,
and glancing down the opposite line
he saw lined up against him the best
element of both parties. That set him
to thinking. He stepped out into the
center of the road and looked up and
down the opposing lines. He saw the
contrast. 1t was a lesson he could
not deny or resist
BY mighty, boys he said, Il can't
stand this and he stepped over to
the opposite side.
Just as plain now is the contrast be-
tween the two classes lined up on the
temperance question. OF course there
are some that we respect lined up on
the wrong side, but 1t cannot be the
Righteousness of the cause that at
tracts them, but whatever the reason
We must have charity for them and
hope they may see the error of their
ways and that right speedily.
C. E. SMITH,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
The Ward Caueuses.

This (F'riday) evening Republican
caucuses will be held--the ward eau
cuses at the usual polling places at Z
o'clock, and the general caucus at 5
O'Clock in City Hall.
1t is to be hoped that all Republi-
cans will go to their ward caucuses
and assist in naming the strongest
ticket possible to present to the yot-
ers of this city for election.
Among our Democratic friends we
hear much about mon partisan"
city government. 1t sounds fine to
the fair minded voter who has the in
terests of his city at heart But per-
mit us to suggest that there is only
one way to prevent a radically parti-
san city government, and that Is by
naming ticket of men who are not
politicians. who are not prejudiced.
who are good business men, who stand
for progress In every modern way
and then elect those men to office.
That is the way to have a non -paru-
san city government, and to have our
city affairs administered by men not
influenced by the tenets and preju-
dices of an old system. And in such
a government the Democrats who are
talking most for mon partisan" gov
ernment would find no place; they
would not feel at home.
The Republicans of Augusta have 1t
in their power to place in office men
who would never let politics prejudice
the discharge of their duties in the
citys service. 1t is the only way In
which Augusta may secure non
partisan city government.
Will you not attend your ward eau
Gus, tonight? If You fail to do so,
you will have only yourself to blame
If the right men are not nominated.
And then go to city hall and see If
you approve the nominee and the plat
form on which he places himself as a
candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
How You May
Throw Away Your Glasses!

The statement Is made that thousands
wear eyeglasses who do not really need
them. II you are one of these unfor-
tunates, then these glasses may be
them. Thousands who wear these win
dows" may prove for themselves that
they can dispense with glasses If they
will get the following prescription filled at
once: Go to Bowditch- Webster Company
or to any active drug store and get a
bottle of Optona: fill two-ounce bottle
with warm water and drop in one Opto-
M tablet. With this harmless LIQUID So
tuition bathe the eyes two to four times
daily, and you are likely to be aston
ished at the results right from the start.
Many who have been told that they
have astigmatism. eye-strain, cataract,
sore eyeiids, weak-eyes. conjunctivitis
and other eye disorders. report wonder
full benefits from the use of this prescrip-
ton. Get this prescription filled and
use 1t; you may SO strengthen your eyes
that glasses will not be necessary.
Thousands who are blind, or nearly so,
or who wear glasses would never have
required them If they had cared for their
eyes in time. Save your eyes before it
Ia too late. Do not become one of those
victims Of neglect. Eyeglasses are on
ly like crutches and every few years
they must be changed to fit the ever
increasing weakened condition. so better
see IL you can. like many others. gel
clear. healthy. strong. magnetic eyes
through the prescription here given.
-Adu
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

They stood on the corner of Bridge
and Water streets, Augusta, Wednes-
day afternoon. A was one OF the
foremost opponents of the Progressive
faith; B-was a sympathetic Democrat
TOO sympathetic.
Said A: Bill Haines has fooled the
people all he ever will. He'll find IL IL
take another man to turn the trick at
the next election!"
Said B.: Sure, He's in wrong
without any question. But-er-what
perticular incident in his career DO
Won think the people will turn MIN
down for?'
one minute and 20 seconds later they
were still at the somewhat emparrasS-
ed discovery that February has peefi
a remarkable month.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
An Object Lesson.

Editor Kennebec Journal:
An item In the Journal lately sug-
gesting that lineup" Of the two
classes Of people that are on the op-
posite sides of every moral question
put me in mind Of an object lesson in
a Waldo county town several years
ago. Especial interest in a special
town meeting called out about every
voter and there were many from out
OF town, as the question was Of more
than local interest. The town house
was small and the seats filling the
room we're stationary like the old
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
MANY POWDERS lRRiTATE,
BUT COMFORT POWDER HEALS,
SAYS SALEM MOTHER

Mrs. Ella Call of Salem. Mass says:
II have used several powders for baby
which only, irritated it's chafed and
tender skin more, but in Comfort Pow
der have found the right powder at
last. 1t gives splendid satisfaction in
every way and shall use no other.
Comfort Powder is acknowledged
by physicians, trained nurses and
mothers to be skin healing wonder.
Be sure you get the genuine with the
signature of E. s. Sykes on the box
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Children Cry
FOR FlETcHER'S
G a STO "A

The Ohio Medical Journal recently
stated: "All women's pains, whether
headache, sideache, backache or pain of
any description caused by suppressed or
irregular menstruation, yield to two anti
psated In two hours. Every woman
should have some of these tablets on
hand" Ask for AK tablets,--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Editors Letter Box.

The publication Of a letter IN this
department Is not to be taken an
an endorvement Of It's Wow by the
Kennebec Journal. This column
10 maintained for the discussion Of
matters of general public interest
son and not OF libelous or abu-
Uiye nature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Thorndike. Maine.

James Galway Of Skowhegan, Me.
has finished. after six years work,
clock seven feet ten inches in height
in three stories, and made entirely by
hand from many different kinds Of
wood More than 10000 pieces go to
make UP it's construction. which in
cludes mechanical figures that march
and go through evolutions at certain
hours
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

not cooperating. What is the matter
with you men that you do not co-op-
crate and take the money that is
waiting for you?" asked Mr.. Keyser.
Don't put any poor stuff into colo
storage but keep that at home"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
Maine Gossip
To Arms.


Who san be dull or wrapped in uncon-
cern.
Knowing a world so elamorous and
keen
A world of ardent conflict honest spleen
And hot and swift desires that cannot
turn?
Vivid and vulgar. with no heart to lean.
See how that drudge, thing unkempt,
unclean,
Laughs with the royal laughter Of a
Queen:
Even in her the eager fires burn.
Who can be listless in these stirring
hours.
When. with athletic courage. we engage
To storm, with fierce abandon sterner
powers,
And meet indifference with joyful rage,
Thrilled with a purpose and the dream
towers
Out of this arrogant and laundering age?
The Century.
A flock of about 20 doves call twice
or three times daily at the home of
Mrs. Fred Heffernan on Grove street
for their rations For several years
past this custom has been in force ev-
cry winter. This winter two of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
LEAD ON, MAINE.
By Elizabeth Powers Merrill.

Maine proud-set with walls of granite
Maine broad breasted the sky,
Greeted by the eyes Of sunrise
Where OZARK browed) the pines loom high.
verdure- bordered thy deep rivers
Where men come-and where men CO.
Bright thy face with dreams that stir thee,
Heart warm with high hopes that glow.
Maine beloved by all thy children
Greater days for thee shall dawn.
Grand old Maine, rock-rbbed crag- crested,
Where the singing winds are born
Rugged are thy hills and mountains,
Blue the strea m that green field laves.
How oft Memory Oike pilgrim)
Seeks thy temples and thy graves
Though upon thy rocky bosom
Sweeps the tempest in the night
Love enfolds thee Maine, forever
In the splendor of its might.
Maine beloved by all thy children
Greater days for thee shall dawn.
Grand old Maine, rock-ribbed. crag-creste'
Where the singing winds born.
Other souls once sought thy welfare,
Peered beyond their present ken
Now the vastness of thy shadow
Falls world of men.
Mother Maine, creator. moulder
OF who know fear
OF men wise, strong Drained. advancing,
Men that mighty projects steer.
Maine beloved by all thy children
Greater days for thee shall dawn.
Grand old Maine, rock-ribbed, crag-crested,
Where the singing winds born.
To thy sons. Maine Now and Ever
Honor. power born of thee.
In thy life the blood of statesmen,
Dreamers, prophets that shall be.
In thy halls, and on all high hearts,
Falls the ageless call today.
Call to deeds that are eternal
Lead on. Maine, God lights thy way.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

Portland is pleased after many
,oon.hs, waiting by the announcement
that the county commissioners nave
az g. selected the engineers to start
work on the new Portland bridge
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

number have become so tame that
they call at the window for admit
tance. They pick at the glass until
the window is raised whereupon they
enter the kitchen, feed from Mrs. Hef-
fernans hand and can be fondled at
pleasure. Mrs. Heffernan is a great
lover of birds and with the doves also
come large Hooks Of sparrows at times.
The accompanying picture shows the
doves as they daily appear at Mrs.
Heffernans home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 7.30. Friday
evening Feb. q, work in First degree.
gree.
w F. CURRIER. n. G.
Z. F. WESTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at o'clock.
G s. PEASLEE, Capt.
RAY VI. BURNS. Clerk.
diff
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
COM M AN Derry,

TRINITY coMMANDERY, NO. 7,
X. T. Special conclave at Masonic Tenn
pie Friday, Feb. 27 at 5 p. NJ. Work In
the Order of the Red Cross. Banquet at
$50. In the evening work in the Order or
the Temple and Malta. All sojourning
fraters are cordially invited to attend
CHAS. r. GETCHELL, e. Z.
THOS Fl. BODICE, Rec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-27

BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. 35, r. G.
A. NJ Stated communication Monday,
March 2, at I o'clock. Work in f. A. de-
gree. All sojourning brethren are cor
daily invited to attend.
ORIN b. FROST. w. NJ.
Pearl, E. FULLER, Sec.