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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

sides. the high price of -four in this
country is not due to any scarcity VI
the supply of wheat here. The high
price obtains in other countries as
we'll as here. Philadelphia not only
had enough wheat to supply its needs
last year, but was able to ship to for
eign parts 1864 900 barrels of flour
and 20,93S, 900 bushels of wheat, the
largest export of that staple ever
recorded here.
The exports of wheat snd flour from
the whole United States for the fiscal
year ending June 80 last was s142.00o,-
600 in value, and since then the
monthly exports of wheat have In
creased rather than diminished. We
have enough to feed ourselves and
large part of Europe besides. The
high cost of living Is due to inffu-
ences which are worldwide In theT
scope. The new tariff promises to
open our own markets freely to foreign
producers. 1t will make important
economic changes affecting in
dividuals and localities. but thus far 1t
has shown no marked tendency to
make products lower to the consumer.
There is no reason to suppose, there
fore, that Canadian wheat If made
free by the legislation of the Canadian
Parliament this. month will make liv-
ing in the country any cheaper than
the rest of the new free list has done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
A Story of the Ice King.

When Chas. w. Morse, at present
President of the Hudson Navigation
Co. was Bath High school boy, he
was a member of the Phi Rho debating
society. The society had many rules
of order and decorum, the breaking or
any of which caused the offending
member to be fined.
Young Morse was a nischieVous
boy and was always well suppheo
with money. The other boys never
had much, save ordinary change Tor
pocket money. Morse was continual
ly I'D to some prank which was against
the rules and his fines were many.
When called upon for settlement OF
his account it was his inVarlapl
custom ia produce a $1,000 bill-and
there never was the correct change
in the treasury and none or the other
members nor all combined had enough
to break the x.
Finally Morse's fines amounted 10
six dollars and some odd cents. "A
stratagem was planned. That Frloay
night the club met and again the
future ice king was fined. The presl-
den stated that the account must De
Morse to nay. Morse went down the
aisle between the seats of the school
room in which the meeting was being
held, and pulled out $1,000 Dill. Inc
treasurer didn't have, as he never nao'
enough cash in the box to break .ie
hill and the president called upon
members for financial aid. II was
forthcoming. Two of the boys nao
obtained something like $50 IN cnahse
and bills from their parents anu .n,s
was flashed before the future banker
surnrised vision. He passed over the
$40. it was promptly changed and on
the six dollars in fines the society en-
toyed oyster stews down town. aa-
iourning the meeting for that pur-
pose. -. .h.+
II was the only time on record tnat
chas. w. Morse was beaten IN the
financial game-in Bath!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
How 70 prevent Workers Discomfort.

They were alluding to the distr,p nao
ton among the workmen OF slo.ooo,ooo
ont of SIS. ooo, 600 Western automopile
concern made last year, when one re-
marked. sThat sort of cooperation IS
going to be the usual thing in INDUS
trial plants in the future. IT Is .he
only way to prevent this nation a.io n pe-
ing swamped by Socialism and pre-
nan+ the TOO widespread spirit OF un-
rest rest am among American workingmen;a
For many years in Bath the HYDE s,a
windlass works has each year :, a ths
tr,bnted thousands of dollars OF the
nrofits among employees OF record aha
ONE result has been no labor troubles
under uae President J. R. Andrews. In
Lewiston. treasurer and Manager
Henry A. Free has similarly INTRO
duced the system among all werhing
people connected with the big Peek
store paying dividends OF frem per
cent. to 12M per cent. annually, bas.
Ing distribution on the "a laries paid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

and they keep it going, and boast ev-
cry hour of it's increase as a conclud-
ing argument against any restriction.
Yes, we may keep on educating
they grant us that-but we must
NOT actively oppose the traffic; that
is a breach of rum ethics. Miss Cor
den should be very careful about CIV
ing out such orders" We don't know
what the penalty is but it IS likely
to be severe, for the rum trust is very
angry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
Saturday, January 10, 1914.
The eo.to Church Movement.

In several New England cities
strenuous endeavors are being "iaoe
in a Go-to- Church movement. Boston
papers hope that the work undertaken
H., that citv's pastors will mark an
era In New England history. 4Ae
leaven of righteousness is working III
all phases of American life. We, as
orr brothers keeper, are being given
the Supreme test. Can we make
good? Good deeds are multiplying
great movements for human upllft are
increasing, labors of love are marVei
of the age. Gigantic sources OF evil
are feeling that their days are num-
bered. selfishness is red under the
finger of scorn, hatred and intoier-
ance of the Christ spirit are beginning
to see a great light.
The mighty wall now to be sur
mounted is laid up of solid blocks Oh
ignorance, cemented with the mortar
of indifference. How to disintegrate
the latter and remove the former Is
the problem before the church and I'M
selfish educators and institutions.
Selfshness rejoices that it is ignor-
ant. It does not wish to know its
duties before facing an all wise
Judge. 1t believes that the plea OF
ignorance win mitigate its sentence in
the Final Court--as an habitual drink
er tries to escape the penalty of his
crime on the plea that he was intox-
Gated
Can any movement" give business
men the church going habit? Proba-
bly, not until their innate selfishness is
brought home to them. Recognition
that their example before weaker men
and bows should be sufficient to point
their duty, but the Mexican POGO
tempo" (wait awhile) Is their guard
against argument. One man of
growing family and pleasing intelli-
gence gives as his excuse this wholly
selfish and unbrotherly declaration;
Il can get more out of a Sunday in
the woods than in a church," Very
well, what do others get out of his
earthly career, if he is as selfish in all
his walks of life? That is, of course,
for him to decide but we believe his
naturally generous nature will be-
come aroused by some incident in
his life-we hope not by great grief
and he will see great light
Some men have lost their ideals and
some never had any to lose, and still
others are simply careless of them.
A closer association with those mem
bers of the community who are trying
IF they are no more than trying
would serve to quicken the ideals Of
any man.
The most significant fact in the
church situation today is that the
loudest call for church. goers is not
from the pulpit but from the pews,
and from man to man. The Church is
coming into her own in days near at
hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

They used to give US some rather
difficult ones in our old arithmetics
but here's one to rival. though thor
oughly up to date: If hogs sell at the
Brighton market for 'SA and sac.
per-" as stated in the Journals We'd
nesday morning report, and the pack
er loses no part of the animal except
the squeal, why should bacon cost a
hungry Augustan 33 cents per pound,
and who is responsible?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

DrexeI- Biddle's Example.

Mr. Anthony ]. DrexelBiddle, the
Philadelphia society swell, who be-
camo tired of the dull round of hunt
ing for pleasure and embarked on the
real adventure of finding how 1t feels
to mingle with real men and try to
find the view from their angle of life,
is again in the lime light. The Drexel-
Biddle Bible classes have been world
amazing success from the start because
of their unique character and the I'M
limited advertising commanded by any
thing so surprising as famous CO.
tillion leader at the head of a class
of Bible students. Every little move
ment had a meaning all it's own; ev-
cry twist was a thrill. Other society
boys became interested and came
around ito see the fun, doncher
know
The novelty of really having sober
concentrated thought of something be-
sides the social game, has had clari-
flying and vitalizing effect upon many
young men worth saving. The Biddle
movement has been an epoch maker
in church progress in the Quaker City.
Would there were more Biddles' and
Billy Sundays.
But now Mr. Anthony ]. Drexel-Bid-
~, 10. oo,,oa n apatber m milestone in
his life-a life that is really becoming
useful for he is absorbing more than
any other from his endeavors to do
good unto others. Mr.. Biddle has
started the New Year by throwing
away the contents of his wine cell
lar az No. 21o4 Walnut ST, Philadel-
phia. The market value of the wines
and liquors destroyed is said to have
amounted to several thousand dollars.
Mr.. Biddle spoke of his resolution
at a meeting of his Bible class in Holy
Trinity church a few days ago. He
said he had decided that a man was
better off in every way if he left Ii
ouor alone, but he had no criticism
to make of moderate drinkers.
II don't consider that moderate
drinking or the serving of wine with
meals sets a bad example, Mr.. Biddle
said.
Mr.. Biddle has made cemmendable,
even wonderful progress, from society
nonsense and slop to something worth
while We look to see him progress to
that stage where he will dare to crit
icize' the evil which he publicly pro-
claims If liquor was bad for him it
must be infinitely worse for men who
lack his splendid mental and physical
powers If Mr.. Biddle does not con-
slider moderate drinking or the serving
of intoxicants as a bad example, does
he consider it a good example. in the
light Of his own experience? Does Mr..
Biddlc pretend that he never knew
pitifui human failure to spring out of
moderate" drinking, or the example
of serving poison to others?
We hope even the moderate" drink
ers among Mr.. Biddle's friends will
benefit by his example of leaving the
stuff alone. We contend that his ex-
ample is vastly superior to that set
by moderate drinking or the serving
of drinks as a social necessity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

That special agent" method of the
Post Office Department in removing
Republican postmasters Is two jumps
ahead of any patronage manipulation
hitherto advertised. The agent
makes his rounds and invariably re-
ports in favor of removal-but the
cause is held CONFIDENTIAL by the de-
partment. These postmasters re-
corded the worst criminals. Truly,
the present administration spoils sys-
TEN is a thing of ingenuity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
More Bootstraps.

Dictator Huerta is the champion OF
the world in the fine art of pulling
himself up by his bootstraps. A week
or two ago he declared long 'hoh-
day" SO that his pet banks need not
be embarrassed by the runs" that
were certain to be made upon them.
He has now extended that period Of
grace two weeks longer, and to add 10
the general trouble that is bound TO
come later on he has issued decree
making State bank notes legal tender.
No ruler ever got very far from
the ground by the bootstrap route.
Huerta may think himself a clever
man, but he cannot forestall the IN
eVitable,-Boston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

Under our national schoolmaster
what else can we expect than SCHOOLS
or our battleships? The next thing
will be a correspondence school for
governors who want to get help TO the
Newer Freedom"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

The New York Tribune has sum-
married. the returns from the elections
held throughout the country during
the month of November. 1913. The
figures show a loss of 100000 to the
Democrats. gain of 100000 for the
Republicans and loss of 10000 for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
the Progressives, in comparison with
the same month in 1912.

Ex-Gov. Sulzer, newly elected as
semblyrnan has arrived at Albany
n. Y, There one of his first remarks
was, "Je suis philosophe touJours!
And this after his repeated declara-
tions that he desired to be treated
like any other assemblyman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
Hens and the Haines Administration

Our friend the attorney Is an eio-
ouent speaker and also poultry Tan
c;er. He was explaining his success
in raising chickens. Most people,
said he. give their chickens too III
lie care give mine baths when
thay need il and to prevent their
catching cold I always dose 'heii.
with a spoonful each OF the Des'
brandy.-That is" he joviaiiy aooea'
eI always did, but ever since 'ne
Haines administration came nave
to let 'em go sick. there's SO nuci'
difficulty about getting the pranuy,
Thereupon our legal friend reacnea
into the next mans vest pocket anu
proceeded to light the cigar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
ESTABLISHED 1926.

No notice whatever Will be taken Oh
unsigned communications.
.Tha yournal cannot be held response
BILE for the preservation OF re'uih 20
rejected communications.
Address all communications reiatihe
to subscriptions and advertisements
TO Kennebec Journal Co., Pupilsn-
ers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

Can It be that the New York bankers
that have lent the Mexican government
$930,000 have a more prophetic vision
than the rest of us?-Indianapolis News.
Maybe not-but they had the $780,
nnn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

nessee have progressed very rapidly
with their cooperative union, both in
the country and in the city, and they
now have their first store in Memphis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

The ground hogs alarm clock is
nearing the date when 1T must drive
him out to look at his shadow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

The national treasury department
furnishes some data which shows that
a lot of customs business is still
transacted at the various ports of en-
try for Maine. While all this business
is now transacted through Portland.
where the collector of customs for the
entire State resides, the figures indi-
cate that the various deputies, sta
toned at Bangor, Houlton and other
places have some work to do. The fig
ures are for the last fiscal year. There
were 1901 entries of merchandise at
Bangor for II months, one at Dan
forth, where the receipts were 81 and
the expenses $40; none at Frankfort
or Hampden; 707 at Lowelltown, where
the receipts were 81, 51575 and the ex-
penses, s30Se 62; 70 at Moose River,
with receipts of s79s996 and expenses
of $1,000; nine at st. John, where
the expenses, however, were s6o4.15;
and 22524 entries for IL months at
Vanceboro, with receipts of customs
amounting to s342, 576.85 and expenses
of $13,027s5. Expenses, incident to the
collection of customs, were Incurred
at Halifax for the year amounting to
s1i07 SIS. The receipts on the 1901 en-
tries at Bangor were s10.296.S4 and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
Maine GOSSIP
Sir Henry Hudson.

lit is related that, after discovering the
beautiful New York river known by his
name. Henry Hudson sailed in search OF
the Northwest passage" to the Orient,
where he hoped to find the happy isles.
His men deserted in Hudson bay, return
ing south with the Half Noon; but it is
said that Hudson never came back.l
The great Sir Hendrick spread his sail
He sailed in the cold north breeze;
With veer and tack he sought the track
To the mellow summer seas.
To the mellow summer seas he ranged,
With singing cord and sail
Those seas. he said, in the sunset red
Know neither reef nor gale.
For he dreamed a magic strait some
where
Loomed in the storm-swept coast;
But through and through his craven
Were a-fear at the breakers host
And the Half Moon reeIed in the stormy
wind,
And crashed in the ley tide;
But Sir Henry stood as a sailor should
With JOY in that splendid ride,
And he looked and he saw an Eden calm,
And shining, palmy shore
Where mild-eyed men lived, loved and
Were happy forever more.
But his men a-near, in craven fear,
Gazed longingly behind:
And the wild sea-mew fierce screaming,
flew
And the salt gale whined and whined.
Then knives flashed bare in that thin
cold air;
There was dread in the breakers boom.
lyon sea-" cried the crew, lis demon
brew,
And you sail to your icy DOOM"
They launched his trim and stout life
boat;
They gave him sail and oar;
They turned again to the sunny main
OF the safe Atlantic shore.
Since then many a year has sped;
But who has forgot that he
Was the first that ever burst
Into that unknown sea?
And what of those mutinous awestruek
men
Who fled from the great emprise?
No friendly bard shall shape a word
To cover their traitoreus lies.
But him alone. who still sailed on,
And yet at last went down.
No wreath l bring, no song l sing,
Is worthy his great renownj
Henry Meade Bland, in out West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
Has His Recesses.

Mr.. Bryan explains that he is not
talking for money this trip. Those
who have an idea that the secretary
of state passes the hat every time he
passes the time of day with IeiioW
citizens are in error.-Kansas CITY
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
From the Operhearer's Note Book.

each. The last distribution there was
1919 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

To the retiring adjutant general of
Maine, Brigadier General Elliott c.
Dill will be rendered a testimonial
banquet at P. NJ, Friday, Jan. 3d. at
the Falmouth hotel, Portland. Fol-
lowing are the committees appointed
for preparations: Executive, Col.
James L. Moriarty. Mai. Geo. Mel.
Presson, Capt VIM. p. Norton, Capt.
Jas. F. Bagley, Lieut.. Chas. E. Fogg;
finance, Lieut. Col. Blaine owen, Capt.
Jas. F. Bagley, Lieut.. Edwin Butcher;
banquet Oncluding music, Lieut.. Col.
John J. Dooley. Lieut.. Commdr. Reu-
ben K Dyer, Lieut.. Harvey P. Win
slow printing, Capt. Frank E. Drake.
Capt Daniel B. Belcher; token, Maj.
George Mel. Presson, Lieut.. Col. Jas.
M. Palmer, Lieut.. Col. B. F. Brad
bury; reception, Col. Jas. L. Moriarty,
His F,xcelency VIM. T. Haines, Brig.
Gen. Albert Greelaw, Col. Frank M.
Hume, Col. William Peterson, Lieut..
Commdr. Reuben K. Dyer, Lieut.. Col.
Frank B. Cummings, Mai. Walter j.
Mayo, Maj Myron f. Bennett, Maj.
Gen. John T. Richards, Maj. Gen.
Augustus B. Farnham, Brig. Gen.
Chas. E. Davis, Mai. Edward E. Phil
brook. Maj. Theodore Hawley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at s o'clock.
RAY NJ. BURNS. Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

A Portland barber. William f.
Rishcp of s44 Main street, claims to
have established record unequalled
by any barber in the State. one day
recently in one continuous operation
Bishop cut the hair of seven brothers
sons of Adolph Gallant of Westnrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO 70, REGULAR
meeting at 7.30 Friday evening. Jan. 8.
work in Third degree. Refreshments.
JOHN c. HOWES, N. G.
e. F. WESTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. g..
Meetings at 7.S0 o'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday.
C. E. STEWART. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

A Rockland correspondent OF the
Courier-Gazett writes to that paper:
"In our humble dwelling, while the
Christmas candle-burning was nelther
elaborate nor extensive, the recep-
tacles in which the candles burned
were unique and will interest your
readers. One candle burned in an old
fashioned tin lantern of great age, the
kind with a door and conventional
design in punched holes allowing the
CLEAN to shine through. Another
burned in britannia candlestick 20
wears old or more. The third threw
it's beam from white stone mustard
lar which was imported from the Rue
st. Martin, No. TIA, Paris in those
days when the Knox Mansion was
place of great hospitality and much
entertainments"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

Thomas E. Shea, the well known
actor. who married Miss Nellie Burkett
of Belfast, who is now leading wom-
en- in his company, is just recovering
from a surgical operation in Phila-
delphia hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE,
No & Ladies of the G. A r.: Regular
meeting in G. A. r. Hall every Tuesday
at go p. NM.
MRS. EMMA A. GANNET, Pres.
MRS. ADA NJ. HAYES. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-10

UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS OF
Pythas King Company, No. 4. Regular
meeting first Thursday of each month
Capt II. c. SMITH.
Rec, w. FRANK HERRICK.
oct5 tr-th- If
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-19

At the opera house tomorrow even
ing will be seen the much talked OF
comedy success The Misleading
Lady" The plot Of the piece deals
principally with the courtship Of Hell
en- Steele a society firt and John
Graigen. a practical young business
man.
The opening scene is in a fashion
able country home along the Hudson
Rive- Helen has stage aspirations
and the vehicle chosen to test her
ability is called The Siren. She
enters into an agreement TO have a
man propose to her within a set time,
in order TO show her power. Graf
gen arrives makes love to her and
proposes. She has learned to love
him but does not wish TO lei it be
known and she manages TO keep her
sutton IN the dark for a time.
lie becomes indignant and makes
a speech berating the opposite sex in
general Around this centers q
strong feature OF the play. lie argues
society against the wiies OF the mod
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-19

forth I'm cold tpye. ct man sit
down and think this thing ont, and
think it through. To say that we do
not approve of war is cheap To
condemn both sides is chatter. To
fail to realize that. in this world
struggle, it is once more the question
Ct the t,iumrh or the defeat of the
rights OF man is, | venture TO think, is
to fail TO get the real grasp OF the
situation. Our nation is neutral. but
l confess to small sympathy with the
idea that the individual shall have
no opinion in this criois. Men are
fighting and dying. The field is
more vast than anything ever before
seen on this planet. Once again, as
i'm &c and 81. we are confronted
with an issue of life and death One
side o. the other makes for freedom
and progress We can throw our in
fuence for one side or the other. II
we feel no concern We shall be of
those nke-warm and feeble hearted
who. when things are doing in the
world. count for nothing at all \
hundred times better yours and my
vigorous and honest difference of
opinion. that that we should only be
some of the worlds dead wood.
Thornton F. Turner.