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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
Editorial Comment.
Real Issue in Thaw Case.
(Portland Press.)


The statement of Deputy Attorney
General Kennedy of New York with
relation to the Thaw case seems to
state the facts about as they appear to
most people. After reviewing the his
tory of this famous case he says: MIR.
Thaw has been but an incident in the
fight that the state of New York has
made to have him returned to the asy-
lum from which he escaped No one
knowing the history, present and past,
and conditions of Mr.. Thaw could feel
anything but pity for him. But pity can
not stand in the way of establishing
and indicating so important and fun
dan1ental principle in a democracy
that in the due course of the admins
tration of law. no distinction or dis
elimination should be shown between
the rich and powerful and the poor
and obscure" That's the whole issue
and most vital one it is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

All signs point to big split in the
Democratic party on the question of
nationwide prohibition or State regula-
ton of the liquor traffic. The Democratic
solid South is almost unanimously for
national prohibition by constitutional
amendment, while the Northern Demo-
Gratis lean as strongly toward State con-
troll 1t is difficult to see how the issue
can be kept out of the national conven-
ton In 1915 or how any compromise can
be reached that will be satisfactory to
the opposing factions.-springfield Union.
We may next hear the rum party Of
the North denouncing all Southerners
as "hypocrites."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
UNION MUTUAL LIFE INsUR.
ANcE CO., PORTLAND, NE.
NOTICE.,

The annual meeting of the Union
Mutual Life Insurance Company will
be held at the Company's Office, at Port
land, Maine, on Thursday, the 14th day
Of January. 1915, at 1890 A. M, for the
purpose of e1ecting four 90 Directors in
the places of those whose term of office
expires, and to fill any other vacancy if
any, then existing in the Board
BY order of the Directors.
-. lss5e -st SYLVAN B. PHILLIPS,
. Efs1-s7t So a. rNN Secretary.
Portland, Maine. December 20, 1914.
dao2n dfofa IA ~ 1873 ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

The expert who frisked a bill-fold from
the Editorial Pointers trousers pocket
Christmas night will of course keep the
money that was in it, for a souvenir, but
If he will send back the bill-f fold to the
address written on it he will prove that
he has a heart. Besides, It might be IN
eliminating evidence.-Boston Globe.
IS tough! But If it doesn't come
back, why not use one of those shoe
flicker things such as we received
from Fenway Station out of SAINT
Nicks pack?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Now that the Portland papers and
the Biddeford Journal and Bangor
Commercial have got over fussing
about that coolest" day Saturday,
Dec. 26) we would like to squeeze in
the suggestion that 1t was almost as
bad as New Hampshire weather. Next
summer the Bangor News will have
something to say about It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

drinkers. mora, education and
economic demonstration will soon
care for the victims of appetite. When
Massachusetts, is prevented by federal
law from making d business of evad-
ing. discrediting and violating Names
prohibitory law, then Names local
government" will be easily enforce
able"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
ic reduction to its present Liniputian

ic reduction to its present Lirliputian
size.
Hon. Wm. L. Putnam, former
Bath boy who enjoys the distinction
of being Portland's Oldest, living ex-
Mayor. was one Of the speakers at
the annual banquet of Portland's re-
firing and incoming members OF the
City Council. He called attention
to the fact that the father of Mayor
Curtis was an alderman during his
own administration in the COS and
was one of his right hand men. The
distinguished jurist also said he had
never lost his interest in the affairs
of the city and he hoped that he
never would. HIT declared that no
man can honestly say he doesn't de-
sire reelection for, he said, every
man wants to feel that he has the
confidence and support of his fellow
citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

A woman might possibly be punished
for murder in this country IL 5000 people
saw her commit the crime, and she con-
fessed, and insisted upon being hanged
Boston Transcript.
would instruct the Jury to bring in a
verdict of not guilty by reason of In
sanity.-Biddeford Journal.
And the 5000 would do something
handsome in the way Of benefit for
her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Emperor puts end to Japanese diet, 4"
says headline. We had already heard
that the Japs could subsst on simple
food and a very little of it, but that Is
no reason why the Emperor should in
little. Shall we now have to send food
ships to japan to keep the natives from
starving ?-Hartford Courant.
Not if we are to believe our jingoes
they're coming over here and take
our food.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

The famous Gobelin tapestries, still
made in a factory owned by the
French government, are woven from
the reverse side, workman watching
the design through the web as IT is
reflected in a mirror.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

What is you sineter do. now you
done los yoh job?"
II specks I'll 80 into de chicken bust
ness"
Use talkip' bout work, I ain akin
you bout yoh pleasures."-Washing
Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
RIPLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Sawyer were In
Dover few days over Christmas,
guests at Mr.. and Mrs L. Graves.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. B. Frost Of Temple
ton Mass, were at James Boynton,s
and Nell RandalPs calling, on Mon
day. ss5sls sss1.p Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Hubby, must have an opera cape"
"Geewhilikins. can't you sit and listen
to an opera without an opera cape?''
Yes, but have to have something to
hold In my lap"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Eastern papers specializing why
woman WILL put her money under the
corner of carpet Only guesswork on
our part but perhaps it's because when
she wants to use the money it doesn't
take 60 days to grab it from beneath the
rug.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

The moral coward Is ever ready to
admit the evils Of the liquor traffic
but always finds impossibilities in tho
way of suppressing it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Owing to the demand for a schooner
to ply between Portland and Booth
bay Harbor during the winter months,
Capt. Kent of the schooner Sadie A
Kimbal has decided to take his ves-
sell out of its winter quarters and use
her to carry freight between Portland
and the eastern port. The schooner C.
Nj. Gilmore, Capt Weber, has been
plying between these two ports all
during the summer months, but on her
last trip to Boothbay Harbor went
into winter quarters and will not
again be seen in Portland until spring.
The schooner Casella, which recently
turned turtle in the dock between
Widgery and Union wharfs at Port
land and had to be torn apart because
of her keel, had just started running
between these two ports and would
have kept it up right through the win
ter had not the accident shortened her
career as a schooner. The Kimball has
been laid UP ever since Capt. Kent re-
ceived an injury to his ankle some
months ago, and now that the captain
is able to be about again the schooner
will go into commission once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Bananas in the Canary islands are
now bringing only one sixth as much
as they sold for in July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

A man whose trousers bagged badly at
the knees was standing on a corner
waiting for car. passing citizen
stopped and watched with great interest
for two or three minutes; then he said:
We'll. why don't We jump"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Bracket of the Maine Temperance
Record, writes that he has been look
Ing over his records of over SO years
to see how our recent cold snap COM
pared with those of other years and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
Knew It's Worth

you are charged with giving assis.
tance to the enemy"
ssIYou eoou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
Rhyme of the Time.

The butterflies this time o. year
No longer fiutter by;
But now the buckwheat cake is here
To make the butter fly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Who put the stand" in Col.
Helstand?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Who put the quit in the governol
of Texas?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

III
Railroad was not paid until recently
for carrying back to New YORK the
gold which the German steamer kron-
nrinzessin Cecilie had on board ana
Hon. Seth M. Carter of Auburn, attor-
new for the road, was in washington
recentlv to see about a settlement
with the government An official OF
the department of commerce gave the
Maine Central instructions to ship
hack the precious cargo but some law
vers in washington have looked into
the matter and find that this official
had no authority to contract any such
expense. It is not disputed that nc
may have had authority over the Fgoio'
but there was no fund out OF Which
he could meet the expense OF takiAs
1t to New York. AS an outcome Oh
this. the railroad had to send Mr.. car
ter to Washington, where the case
was threshed out and way OF pay
ing the bill was discovered and the
Maine CentraPs claim was adjusted
In 1876, George P. Rowell, then an
advertising agent in New York. COL
lected sample copy of every news
paper printed in the United States,
which he had bound in several vol
umes for exhibition at the Worlds
Fair, held in Philadelphia that year.
Several of the volumes were offered
at auction in Boston last week. and
the collection attracted wide notice.
They were bid off to the Worcester
Antiquarian Society. A unique feature
of one of the volumes is a copy OF
Uncle Scion Chase's Chronicle, good
easy reading"
Maine has been reporting some
odd cures" Here's the latest, ac-
cording to the Bath Times:-"One
with an attack Of neuralgia and tooth
ache and when the alarm sounded just
after midnight for the fire at the Bath
Bottling establishment, was lying with
a hot water bottle to his face. He
jumped up, dressed and went to the
fire, working in the water and cold
air, got we'll soaked with water and re-
turned home nearly frozen, but cured
of his neuralgia and toothache. FRI
day he was down at work and said
he was feeling all right"
The smallest book in the library Of
the Maine Historical Society at Port
land is two inches long and one inch
and one-half wide. But according to
Charles Mcclure OF Washington, now
visiting this city this Is large volume
compared with copy Of the ,Rubaiyat
of Omaha Khayyam in the Congress
sional library in the Nations Capital
This book is only one-third of an inch
square. 1t was issued in Cleveland in
1900. and brought down by photograph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

But / know the time is coming.
When the summer wind blows sweet;
shall find you In the sunset,
Where the gold and crimson meet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
ave your automobile"

They have your automobile
They took 1t forcibly. Besides II
won't assist them any."-Louisville
Courier Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Although somewhat battered ana
Woodbury. is still in the ring. and the
stories which have been printed ABOUT
her the past few days that she haa
been condemned to go on the scrap
heap after Jan. / are premature, says
the Portland Argus. The cutter Ia
stead of going out of commission Is
now lying at Browns wharf undergo
ing repairs. which will detain her there
for several days longer, and her Of
ficers expect that she will resume
cruising next Sunday. The cutter
commenced her winter cruising on the
first of December going eastward
where she rendered valuable assist
ance to several vessels that she founo
in distress, her service being sucn as
to win the commentator OF the au-
thorities at Washington. Her Doll
ers have given her considerable trouble
of late, a hole having developed In one
of them on her last cruise, aud the
cutter was obliged to blown down 10
effect repairs, and it is hoped the
patching now being made Will last un-
til the new cutter which is coming
here to replace her in August shall ar
rive on the station. In addition to the
work above mentioned few genera
repairs will also be made, and steer
plates are to be placed over her bows
as a protection while she is engaged IN
ice breaking, in which line the cutter
has done good work many previous
winters and from present appearances
will find plenty TO do this season. ao
continuation of the zero weather Oh the
past week would close most OF TINS
harbcrs and thoroughfares at the east
ward. quite heavy ice being already
reported in some directions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
Maine Gossip
Faith.

GILLIAN Bennett Thompson In Success
Magazine.
All the world seems dark and dreary!
Clouds have dimmed the sunlight s
glow:
just year, dear, since we parted,
Yet 1t seems so long ago!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

The rapid decrease of the Civil war
survivors was strikingly shown at the
annual meeting of Edwin Libby Post,
G. A. R., Rockland. when 1t was found
that there are now in the rolls but
"A Of the 425 who have had membership
in that organization. The new COM
mander is Judge A n. Linscott of
Thomaston, and incidentally this Is
the first time that office has ever been
held by veteran who was not a. res
ident Of Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

1t is the coal mans harvest time
Now chilly winter comes,
The plumbers too, and soon will he
Be gathering his plums.
Boston Transcript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

says: Looked over my books for 10
years ago, but the last week is the
worst one" Then follows the week
record at his home in Belfast: Dec. %,
T A. NJ, below (and a gale); Dec. "a,
A. NJ, 8 below; Dec. 20, 7 A. NJ, 1
below: Dec. 26, Z A. NJ, 10 below; Dec.
81, A. NJ. below. Mr.. Bracket
writes that for years he had the Their
nometer verified, making the above
figures correct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Boothbay Register: w. F. Moore has
returned to his home at West South
port. He moved with his family some
three months ago to Portland, think
ing To find some light work to do for
the winter months, but he found such
Jobs were very few and far between
and he went to work at the Grand
Trunk freight sheds and there he met
his Waterloo. So he passed Gin his
check at the pay window and slid for
20s Congress St. and packed up for
the little old red house under the hill
at West Southport and he says never
again for Bill, for Old Southport and
rabbit hunting is good enouth for
mine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 3,

at 7.9O o'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday.
c. E. STEWART. Scribe.
DIT:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, r. N.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at clock.
G. S. PEASLEE. Capt.
RAY NJ. BURNS, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, X. p.
Regular convention Wednesday evening,
Dec. 80 Rank of Page. Meetings COM
mence at $50.
LESLIE ]. DAVIS, C. C.
GEO E FRYE, X. of r. and s.
m-tu- wed, tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

r. 3. CAPEN REBEkAH LODGE no.
e. l. Q. O. f. meets End and 4th Wednes-
day evenings at 1880 o'clock.
EDITH Fl. CURRlER, N. G..
SADIE L. METCALF, Rec Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

White, convicted of breaking into the
Turner post office, says the Portland
Express. Sanford considers hiTnseh
a martyr, is proud of this distinction
and regards his incarceration as MT
ting into the scheme of his life work.
Several of Sanford's friends nave
filed a petition for his pardon with At
torney General Gregory and this eHort
has been managed by Henry w. oakes
of Auburn and H. E. Coolidge, attor-
news for the Holy Ghost and Us So
ciety. It is not being urged energet-
ically but has been brought FORWARD
for action. In compliance with Gus
tom, request has been made for rec
concentrations by Judge Hale and Act
ing District Attorney Arthur Chapman.
In the meantime, Mr. Sanford Is
not concerned about his prospects ana
has not been active in any move made
to bring his case up for consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at $780, Friday.
Dec. 25 election of officers.
w. F. CURRIER, N. q.
Z. F. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-30

Rev. Frank w. Sanford tells war
den Meyer of the Federal penitentiary
Atlanta, that he does not want a par
don. This is the word brought oacl
from the South by Eugene L. Harmon
deputy U7.ted States Marshall. wn
has returned after delivering Rooer
The Adair County news., 1914-12-02
Fairies.
Brownies.
Resolutions.

Whereas, on the Goth day of Nov,
1914, in the Providence of God our be.
loved sister, Mrs. Lizzie Murrell was
called home to the Father, therefore
be it:
Resolved. First. that she loved with
an eye single to the glory of God and
both by precept and example, taught
rs that it was good to love God.
Second, that she so loved the Master
that her life, like His, was given in
loving service to others and that her
daily trust in the master, has made
our lives richer and deeper
Third, that in the going away of
sister Mgrrell cur community has lost
a most useful citizen, the church of
which she was beloved and most high
ly honOred members, is deprived of her
wise counsels and her faithful services.
Fourth, that We sincerely and af-
fectionaUely extend our sympathy and
coincidence to her beloved children and
grandchildren, commencing them to
the care Of Him who is the source Of
all help and blessings.
Fifth, that we, the members Of the
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church, bow in humble sub
mission tothe will Of an all-wiSe Father
and say with the poet
Servant of God, well done,
Rest from thy loved employ,
The battle fought the victory won,
Enter thy Masters Joy.
Sixth, that copy of these reSolu-
tions be placed on the minutes Of the
Missionary Society, and that a copy
be sent to the Adair County News for
publication.
Mrs. W. A. Hynes,
Mrs Bette Atkins, Committee.
Mrs. Emily Burton.
The Adair County news., 1914-12-02
On Display.

Inc season has arrived when the
people are looking into the show win
dows, trying to select in their own
minds the gifts they will give for
christmas presents. There are many
beautiful gifts on display, and to US it
seems like idonor would experience
out little difficulty in making a selec-
zion. There are many articles, at the
dlnerent stores, designed mostly for
SHOW, then there are others that will
prove useful. &The latter is the kind
TO buy, except you must purchase a
few articles to please the children.
The Adair County news., 1914-12-02
In MemOrium.

In the death Of Mrs. Bessie Daven-
port Miller, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Davenport, of Dunnville, KY,
a sorrow and grief is felt that is un-
usual because of the loss of noble
character and only daughter of the
home, and the young bride of only
four months of Mr.. Elba Miller, of
Eunice, Ky, leaving a broken-hearted
young husband, father, mother and
one brother and many relatives and
friends to mourn her loss. She re-
membered her Savior in the days of
her youth and gave her youth and
her young life to God at the age
OF IA, and became a member of the
Christian church at Dunnville. and
was the organist of that church for a
number of years. She was faithful in
her attendance both to the church
and Sunday School. She enjoyed all
the services of Gods house.
She was born at Waverly, Ill.,, Mar
18th, 1890, and came with her parents
to Dunnville, while quite young, and
lived until her marriage, which &C.
CURED May the II, 1914 She died
Sept. II, 1914. Her funeral was preach
ed by W. G Montgomery, and her re-
mains laid to rest in the Dunnville
cemetery. May the God of all mercy
give comfort and peace to the be-
reaved friends and especially to the
broken-hearted husband who is left
so lonely and sad, and the bereaved
parents.
u. T. Williams.
The Adair County news., 1914-12-02

Tie Presbyterian Church was veil
filled last Thursday, the occasion being
Thanksgiving Services. Tie order Of
exercises were announced by Rev. D.
P. Bush, who also read the Presidents
proclamation, setting apart that day
for thanksgiving and prayer. Rev. w.
z. Hogard delivered a very agpropri-
ate prayer, and a beautiful qUartette
followed, rendered by MeSSrs. J. f.
Flowers, Lee Grissom: Mrs. W. NJ.
Wilson and Miss Matte Taylor. The
sermon by Ed. Il. T Williams came
next. 1t was a 1ine discourse and very
much appreciated. a person does not
realize how much for which he should
be thankful until told of the many
blessings that have come TO this coun-
FRY
The Adair County news., 1914-12-02
A Reward for Lost Papers.

On the road from iGlasgow to AL
bany in August, 1913, | lost a small
order book that contained the names
of persons in Kentucky;iand other
States as subscribers to!a paper, also d
bundle of contracts about some live
stock. Ii any one has these things in
care, and will send them to me at
Columbia, Ky. or to L. A Story, Gro
Ger, Glasgow, KY, the person will re-
ceive 81. 90 as a reward for the favor.
a-2t' Isaac A. Story.
The Adair County news., 1914-12-02
Rev. Chesterfield Turner Ordained

A large audience gathered at the
Baptist church last Sunday forenoon,
to witness the ordination of Rev. G.
Turner, who has been a local minister
in the Church for several years. Hav-
ing lived here for two years. being the
superintendent of the public schools,
a large number of his friends were
present to witness the solemn GER
emonies which were presided over by
DR.. W. B Powell, of Louisville, as
sisted by the Pastor, Rev. O. p Bush,
and Rev Frank Breeding.
Before the ordination, DR.. Powell
announced that there was a balance
of 1920 due on the church and that
there was no better time to lift the
debt than right now He had already
got pledge from the Ladies Aid of
$500 and Sll0 from the Sunday School,
leaving balance of $500. He stated
that the audience could pay it and
not feel it and it must be done. He
then commenced calling for subscrip-
tiOnS and in about one hour the money
was made up, subscribed by substan-
tial citizens. Quite sum was paid
in cash and the other is collectable on
demand
There is very friendly feeling ex.
listing between all the Churches of
this place, and quite number of per-
sons, members of other congregations,
Clipped in helping their Baptist
brethren.
The ordination followed, preceded
by short and impressive talk by DR..
Powell, directed especially to Rev
Turner.
The laying on of hands and a fer
vent prayer by DR.. Powell came next,
and at the conclusion the congregation
was dismissed.
The church being now free of debt,
will be formally dedicated some
time in the near future. The date of
this event will be published by this
paper.