Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-24

holds sway. In doing this some Of US
have allowed bills to go unpaid, have
neglected our church support and
have withheld our contributions to
worthy causes which we have habitu.
ally aided. Thus it cannot be other
wise than true that good men in a
great work, in some instances. are
neglected shamefully and are bearing
manfully greater burdens than they
should.
We believe this is true Of The
Christian Civic League Of Maine.
These Christian gentlemen (who are
doing the work that all Of US who
have moral convictions or who give
any real thought to the betterment Of
humanity. present and future) re-
spect and admire, are receiving scant
financial support and apathetic en-
couragement. To our mind, no in.
stitution in Names history has &C.
complished so much for the uplift Of
its people, in q given time, as has
The Christian Civic League. II We
had no other means Of observation,
the persistence and bitterness with
which this organization Is opposed by
selfish political agencies. and as
sailed by the lowest and most litter
ate element of our citizenship, would
convince US that they were sweeping
out the corners where the most filth
collects.
The Christian Civic League of
Maine has been the shining mark at
which the heaviest guns Of CONNER
cial cussedness are aimed. It's ac-
tive employees are charged from politi-
cal sources. with every form Of double
dealing and selfish purpose; yet
every honest man knows in his heart
that never did any man work more
closely to his ideals or more con-
scientiously carry out the instruc-
lions Of Christian teachings in deal
ing with deplorable civic conditions
than has Dr. Berry and his associates,
DR.. Owen and Edward H. Emery.
When you see an attack upon either
of these Christian gentlemen. we hope
you will note the character OF the as
sailant. That is always sufficient for
your enlightenment.
The Christian Civic League Of
Maine is doing a magnificent work. q
work Of inestimable value to our sons
and daughters, il not to us direct.
Its active members deserve the en-
couragement of-and some financial
assistance from-the law-observing,
better citizenry of Maine. In spite Of
the frequent contributions demanded
OF US in this most extraordinary year,
we believe it is our duty to assist in
some small way the work of the
Christian Civic League. If we can
not send them ten dollars or five. one
dollar will prove the friendship and
interest of the sender. and will help
the work. 1t is certainly worth some
thing to feel that one is participating.
even to small degree. in such a
cause.
The following letter is being sent
out to friends who have helped the
work in the past:
Waterville, Maine, July q, 1915.
Dear Friend
A farmers chickens were being raided
by foxes. He secured a watch dog.
the poultry yard. and left him to pro-
tect the chickens One moonlight night
the coop with fox between his teeth
and in the mouth of the apparently lifeI
less fox was half-grown chicken.
Sheriff" disappeared behind his kennel
out the fox and proudly passed into his
kennel.
The farmer. curious to know what
Sherih" had done with the fox. went to
surprise the fox. brisk and lively. tearing
to pieces the lifeless chicken. He saw
the fox pass the nice fat breast through
concealed opening in the dogs house.
he ldTIieT ulu HOt see the OO& receive
the portion Of chicken. but he was so
sure that the dog was a fraud that he
killed the treacherous cur.
This parable illustrates the way In
which officials in Is counties Of this State
were conniving With the saloons in de-
stroying our young men and boys when
the Christian Civic League began its
work. Ofcials, elected and sworn to pro-
tect our homes. protected the saloons and
brothels instead. The League exposed
this treachery and awakened good citi.
Gems to active effort to kill of saloon pro-
tecting Officers and to elect in their
places home-protecting officials.
Today. IN at least three counties, the
parable OF the treacherous cur still APP
plies. In these counties officers are CIV
Ing US no home protection against the
destroyers Of our youth. The League
VIII not be satisfied to lay down its diff
cult task until in every county and city
judicial as well as executive omcials.
acting in accordance with their oaths OF
once, shall adequately protect the homes
and the youth OF our State from the sa-
loon and other destroying agencies.
The splendid service Of the League in
the past would have been impossible
without the cooperation Of the generous
hearted men and women Of our State.
We sincerely appreciate the interest you
have shown personally and the help you
nave eiven in the past. and we are sure
you will want the work sustained in the
future.
During the past three months, due
probably to the hard times and the vaca-
ton season. support for the work has
dropped at an alarming rate. and we are
in great need Of your help. II it 10 at all
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