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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17

Laura believes that more things go
wrong when she is trying to bake cake
than at any other time. To her was as
signed the unaccustomed duty to bake
the cake one day. and of course. she was
very anxious to make good She made
up the cake dough, calculating that the
only old hen in the chicken yard. who
was laying at the time. would observe
her regular schedule by laying an egg at
about IL o'clock A. NJ. The cake was
duly baked at the appointed hour, and
Laura hustled to the chicken ward to get
the egg for the icing But the hen hadn't
been on the nest at all. X was the first
time she had failed 10 deposit an egg by
II O'Clock in weeks. The noon hour
passed and still 10 egg. Al o'clock T..
NJ there was still no egg. Laura finally
gave up and poured chocolate dip over
the cake. which spoiled it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
VASSALBORO

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs J. p.
Twitchell visited friends in Palermo
Sunday. Nov. I.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Morse of
North Eassalboro, were guests sun
Gay of the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. II. Morse.
Walter Jerolmon and children of
South China. Henry Davis and 10
Morrisette of West Winsdor were
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lenghton and
daughter of North Nassalboro passed
the week end in the home of NJ F.
Davis and family.
NJ +. Brann sold two nice COWS last
week to Vassalboro parties
Mrs. Hattie Brann enjoyed a day re-
Gently with friends in Augusta
Mr. and Mrs. Nj. +. Davis were af-
ternoon callers Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Brown. who recently moved
to the l.. w. Mason farm and seem to
be enjoying life on the farm very
much.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Downer OF
Palermo visited Mr. and Mrs. j. F.
> Mitchell Sunday.
Mrs. Gertrude Whitehouse who
passed Saturday night with F. Belle
Taylor, returned to Waterville Sun
day.
A large audience gathered at the
NJ. E. church. Cross Hill, Sunday to
hear Rev. H. E. Dunnack of Au-
gusta. who failed to appear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17

proven ard shown up in all its falsity.
In the first place, the man who pays
this voluntary tax" for the support of
the government surrenders. lin in
telligence, earning power and public
value. more than he gives for the
drink. He does not know it-poor
fool-or if he does. he is so far de-
generate in the qualification of his
natural or created desires that he does
not care. He exercises his personal
liberty" pays out his money that
should go into the channels of legiti-
mate business and trade. for the Gre
alton of more industry for himself and
fellow workmen and tradesmen. and
begins the preparation Of himself and
family for public support as paupers
feeble minded. insane, or criminal.
He pays the voluntary tax" and we
pay ten times as much for his act.
If he declines to drink, smoke, chew,
etc, he does not escape the tax, as Mr..
Garfield is quoted as declaring, but he
with the rest of us must pay for the
other fellows personal liberty" to in
dulge in the voluntary tax And we
pay dear for it. too.
Read again the last sentence Of the
above quoted utterance of the rum
trust and then remember how much
this country is expending for the sup
port Of the victims, direct and indirect,
of the evil business that is paying the
government for the privilege of living.
And We poor dupes of greed and the
booze traffics accursed deceit are
daily swapping ten goods. clean dol
ars for one that is grimed with blood
and filth. That last mentioned dollar
is the voluntary tax dollar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Entertaining a Gentleman,

tramp knocked at a back door a few
days ago and asked for something to eat.
The kind-hearted woman OF the house
responded TO his request and in a few
moments he was seated at the kitchen
table getting away with square meal
with apparent enjoyment. After finish
ing. he turned to the woman and thanked
her.
And now, madam, lie said. would
you mind giving me little piece of soap
so can wax my mustache?" This favor
being granted the hostess was again
thanked after which the man walked
away with an air Of happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Grange Notes
Auburn Grange.

About $50 people were in attendance
at the meeting of Auburn Grange sat
urday night when the Tnird anu
Fourth degrees were worked on TOUR
candidates. Remarks were made by
several Of the visiting members after
which a fine supper was served.
The meeting was called to order at
1.SC o'clock by the worthy master. Z.
NJ. Marsh and the minutes Of the last
meeting were read. Announcement
was made of public whist Monday
afternoon and evening with supper
at o'clock In behalf Of the Home
for Aged Women in Auburn. Mrs.
Charles Waterman brought the atten-
ton of the members to donating
vegetables and other articles for their
welfare.
Recess was then declared while the
degree team prepared fer the work
which was most impressiveiy carried
out. The auxiliary also received mn ii
praise for their drill. Music was
rendered by several members under
the direction of chorister Charles
Boothby. The candidates duly ad-
mitted were Ruby F'axon. Blanch
Dearborn, Vivian Mills ana Flora
Walker
Interesting remarks We're made by
P. D. Fletcher of Assonet Grange,
Freetown, Mass; E. E. Addition of
Leeds and Sam Conner Of Thorne's
Corner Grange. Visitors were also
present from Stark Grange, New
Hampshire, Turner. Lewiston, Rowe's
Corner, Stevens Mills.
A bSuntiful supper was served at
the close of the meeting under the
charge Of the following committee:
MIR. and Mrs. c. B. Townsend Mr.. and
Mrs. A. l.. Taber. Mr.. and Mrs. Norris
Tibbetts. Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Lewis,
MI. and Mrs. A. S. Berry. Mr.. and Mrs.
{. f. Waterman, Mr.. and Mrs. f. d.
Patterson. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Young,
Mr.. and Mrs. Manly Whitmore, Miss
Elsie Waterman. Asa H. Waterman,
Charles w Allen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17

The liquor interests persist in their
fake photos of BOOKING at the front in
all the European armies. The photos
were undoubtedly taken in their rum
holes in Cincinnati where the public
ity stuff is put out. But who of US can
appreciate the degeneracy of men who
think that such pictures appeal to any
class however low, as argument for
imitation? The booze interests are
killing the business by their own dis
honesty. greed and downright idiocy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Wednesday, November II, 1915.
Tariff THE Issue.

The Presidents first message to
Congress which will be communicat-
ed on Tuesday. December Z, VIII deal
wholly with the question Of prepared
ness so it is stated. In this way the
prcs dent will focus the attention of
Congress and the nation upon this
matter, and make it paramount. He
will also make it paramount as far
as his own fortunes are concerned,
although it is essentially non -partl-
san question and likely to be. sup
por: ed by votes drawn from both poll
teal parties-Portland Press.
II is without dispute that President
Wilson would be glad to put the tariff
question in the background, but he
cannot escape it. The war gave
nope to the Democratic administra-
ton. but it has brought its own sure
proof Of the governments weakness.
The country has gone made over pre-
ps id for. Democratic House Leader
Underwood says the administra-
lions dilemma has antlers instead of
horns; that we cannot pay for pre-
paredness with bond issue, that
present revenue is many millions
short of meeting normal conditions;
that an income tax would not scar the
expense of preparedness that reten-
ton of the proposed sugar tax will be
only drop in the bucket that the
only means of securing preparedness
is by first providing scheme to pay
for it.
The President may devote his entire
message TO preparedness, but Con-
sress will hardly recommend AN out
lay of five or six hundred millions
without providing means OF settling
the bills.
Tuesdays Boston Globe Indepen-
denD editorally said:
When ex-President Taft said re-
Gently the tariff will be the lrincipal
issue in 1916. the truth Of his prophecy
was generally doubted Preparedness
49, ~ -"oHN " ne the Dig issue OF
the DAY. Since men speak Of Ma
tional defense in terms of billions.
however. and since even in 1914
the tariff alone produced 30 percent
III our National income it is evident
that II we go in for preparedness
mere VIII be agitation to increase
the tarin in order to pay the huge
bllls. Senator Norris would increas so
the income tax to pav fo; orr nro-
posed billion dollar defenses. AS ,be
income tax last year ONLY Melted
S-S.233.534, this source of reyenl,c can
not be made TO produce such hinge
sums
The tariff will, therefore be vim
us again. II is the most persistent
issue IN American politics. The tariff
IS militant measure II is National
de1ense in commercial warfare. II
grew i'll this country out of condi-
tons arising from wars here and
ABROAD. 1t started with the begin
hing of the United States. =
The tariff will be THE issue in
1915 in the United States unless tho
democrats are forehanded enough TO
make some provision in Congress
this winter to pay for .'pr,pared-
ness and to prepare for the tremen-
aous changes in world trade when
Europe drops the sword and again
picks up the hammer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
That voluntary Tax" Deceit

Inc late President Garfield. in the
House of Representatives. April 2s
1850, said:
The taxes upon whisky beer and
cigars. and such things, are taxes that
come upon the consumer alone 1t is
a curious fact that these are taxes
That may be called strictly voluntary
taxes. 1t is absolutely a voluntary
contribution. All that a man needs to
90. If he does not wish to paw any
dollar of the $4,000, 900 that comes
from the tax on whisky. and the large
sum that comes from cigars and to-
bacco-any man who wishes to take
his shoulders from under the load Of
paying any part of the S1l5.OO 600
that comes from the taxes on these
various articles-has only to decline to
drink, smoke or chew, and then he
VIII not pay, directly or indirectly. one
cent OF the tax. There is no coercion
and no compulsion. 1t is a tax that in
its last analysis comes absolutely and
only upon the consumer and by the
consumers consent"-From the Gin
Sheet of the Publicity Department of
the National Wholesale Liquor Deal
ers Assn.
II the above declaration credited 10
President Garfield had come from any
other source we might have had con-
fidence enough in its veracity to search
the records. but coming from such a
source we do not believe that Gar
field ever uttered the words. It
sounds much like the false logic that
has been put out by the liquor inter-
ests for years, and of late shrieked
from the housetops by one T. NJ. Gill
man.
But supposing Garfield did so far
accept the teachings of the liquor in
terests and fail to see the fallacy of
such arguments, coming from him it is
just as easily disproven as though it
were uttered by bar tender. He is
credited with saying that the revenue
coming from licensed cussedness and
folly is voluntary tax; that no man
is obliged to pay one cent of it; that
in order to avoid it, all that is ne
cessary is to refrain from use of
booze. tobacco. etc.
Never was statement more false or
misleading. And never has any other
statement been so many times dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Editorial Comment
The Maine Democrats.
lBOSton Herald(

The Maine Democrats are shaking
their heads and saying, Will Gov.
Curtis insist on running a second
time? Can't we sidetrack him.
And Gov. Curtis, a. his close friends
report, does not want to run again.
for he finds the job distasteful, but
hardly sees how he can gracefully
escape it.
It is curious situation. Gov.
Curtis is good business man ana
has tried hard to be a business Gov
ernor. But he does not fit into the
gubernatOriaf niche. From his point
of view the constitution is an I'M
mitigated nuisance, and the various
commissions are worse. He likes
to run things himself. So he kept
the Legislature busy reversing itself
and has antagonized almost every
body in one way OF another. his
party wishes he would run for Con-
gress or get fat federal job, leaving
the field clear for Newbert or Me
Intyre. And yet to fail to go before
the people for a vindication after his
two years in office would look like
cowardice-and Gov. Curtis is no
coward.
So Maine Republicans have an
other reason for feeling cheerful.
Their big field of candidates is
making a very lively but wholly
friendly fight that will wake every
body up for the election. The Bull
Moose are back in camp, except a
few whom the Democrats have re-
warded The tariff has hit Maine
with special severity. Thus Maine
Republicans figure that it viii. really
make little difference whether Gov
Curtis or some other deserving Demo-
crat runs against the choice Of the
Republican primaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Administrations Financial Pickle.

Some months ago certain trust COM
panies brought suit to recover
amounts paid by them under the war
tax law. Their example was fol-
lowed by others. until at the present
time practically every dollar paid by.
the trust companies under the war
tax Jaw is involved in litigation.
The first of these cases is set for
trial before December l. 1t is appar-
ent that the administration is by no
means confident of the integrity of
the law Congress enacted, for addi-
tional counsel has been employed to
aid government attorneys in defend
ing the suits. 1t is said that unusual
ly large retainers have been paid on
10th sides for legal advice.
The litigation is particularly yexa-
tious to the government because Con-
eress laid the foundation for it by a
stupid blunder The tax involved is
levied under section 8 of the war tax
law referring to banks and bankers.
Al the time it was passed federal
courts had already declared that a
statute identical in terms, SO far as
trust companies were concerned with
The present law. was insufficient 70
make trust companies liable for the
lax imposed.
II Is said that if Congress had ex-
ercis"d ordinary caution and drafted
the war tax law so that il should not
conflict with a precedent already es-
tabiished by federal courts, the litiga-
ton could have been avoided. BY
carelessly neelec,ing this elementary
principle, Congress virtually gave the
trust companies mortgage on all the
revenue they have paid, which they
may foreclose by judicial procedure
y decision adverse to the govern
ment would be unusually embarrass
ing at this time. In the first place. it
would mean further shrinkage in
revenues directly due TO Democratic
carelessness. The treasury deficit
long ago assumed ugly proportions,
ana additional leakages would be
damaging, both financially and politi-
cally.
furthermore it is proposed to i'm
mediately reenact the war tax law,
which automatically expires December
ST. 1915. This places the administra =
ton on the two horns of a dilemma.
If the paragraph by which trust COM
panies are taxed is amended, it is a
confession Of error But if it is re-
enacted without amendment, and th<
courts later decide against the validity
of the law, a large sum in revenues
| will be lost
BY their fruits We shall know
them" The administration has pro-
posed a program Of legislation for ma =
tional defense that calls for the high
est degree of accuracy and efficiency
in law making, and a fiscal policy that
viii finance it. The muddle over the
trust company tax is an apt illustra-
ton of complete Democratic failure on
both counts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Mountain View. 4s4. West Eden.

twenty-five members We're present
NOV. 8. with Worthy Master D. G.. Hall
in the chair. After business, one APP
plication was received. Sister Rich.
pianist. who had charge of the pro-
gram for the evening, furnished an in
terestine one of instrumental and vo-
cal music. readings. recitations, a
Grange prophecy. and an essay on
good housekeeping. Peanuts and home
made candies were served. In two
weeks, Sister Maggie Richardson will
provide the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
sOMERvILLE

Henry Walker and sons of Long Is
land returned home Saturday after
weeks visit as guests of Mr. and Mrs
Geo. Erwin and other relatives in town.
Mrs. Willard Cooper and children
were week END guests of Mrs. Leon
ard Cooper in Togus.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Moore of Jeffer-
son were Sunday visitors at Osgood
MooreS.
Several from this place attended
Sunday services at the Brown school
house in jefferson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
West Paris GRANGE.

West Paris Grange held an all day
session Saturday when they enter
tanned Is visitors from Pleasant Pond
Grange. West Sumner. six from Union
Grange. East Sumner. and six from
Franklin Grange, Bryant Pond. The
forenoon was devoted to business with
noon recess when a bountiful dinner
was served. The afternoon session
was open to the public. The program
OF the afternoon was furnished by
Pleasant Pond Grange of West Sum
ner. There were solos by Rollin Stet-
son and readings by Stetson Tuell.
There was also an interesting talk on
Dairying by Neil c. Sherwood of the
Animal Industry Department. West
Paris Grange was largely represented
and a pleasant. profitable day was
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Curiosity.

= Little Virginia, age i've. had been put
TO bed but not TO sleep. From her bed
room came little voice:
Daddy, come here ! want 10 tell yon
something.
Daddy wasn't anxious to be disturbed.
So thinking she was about to go to sleep.
he said: Wen, wait till eat this ap-
pie"
He read for Is or . minutes. when
again she called out: DADDY. how big
is that apple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
PALMYRA Granoe.

Palmyra Grange observed it's 2ond
anniversary Saturday evening with ap-
propriate exercises. Mrs. c. r. McCril-
lis prepared and presented the follow
ing program: Music. orchestra; ami
versary poem. Mrs. w. A. Blaisdell :
reading, Arabelle McCrillis; stories and
reading, Miss Sadie Sanford: song
Charlie McCrillis; reading, Mrs E. c.
Leavitt; piano selection, Mrs. Elsie Nc
Crillis: reading, Mrs. L. L. Carter; re-
marks by Charter members; piano So
10. Mrs. Elsie McCrillis; reading, Miss
Olga Millett; music. orchestra. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Sehoodic, 420, Franklin.

Nov. l. three applications were re-
ceived and one balloted on. making a
class of four to take the degrees in
the near future. A very lively pro-
gram was presented by the lecturer
PRO TEN. rising vote of thanks was
rendered Everett Tracey and Howard
Cousins for the treat furnished. After
business, Grange moved into its new
hail A special meeting will be held
there to practice degree work next
Thursday evening. NOV. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Schoodic, Aoa, Winter Harbor.

Nov. 4. the Second and Third degrees
were conferred upon one candidate,
Eighteen members were present. The
ladies of the Grange Circle will hold
their annual sale and supper Nov. IS.
afternoon and evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Sedqwick, Pa.

Nov. ), SO members were present at
the regular meeting. One application
was received and seven elected to
membership. The First and Second de-
grees were worked on a class Of six
At the next regular meeting the First
and Second degrees will be worked.
No program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
lamoine, 264.

Much time was devoted at the last
meeting to discussion Of stock of the
Grange building and the ACCESSIBILITY
of buying in the same, consequently
the program was shortened After
current events by the members, Sister
Sarah Young read an article on Mrs
Tom Thumb, and the brothers dis
cussed the topic, The Advantages and
Disadvantages of Fall Flowing" Thir-
ty-four were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Bayside. 476. Ellsworth.

Nov 3, 81 members were present.
Three candidates were instructed in
the Third and Fourth degrees. after
which the lecturer pro tenn. furnished
a program of readings, recitation, sto-
rieS and a tonic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
DAILY KENNEBEc JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER H.

ROMANS fellow members on the
school board are considerably in doubt
as 10 the practicability of The move,
Out voted to submit the proposition
TO the Secretary of the Navy, with the
result that some interesting CORES
pondence may develop.
Bangor druggist relates an incl
dent which demonstrated what has
been before claimed that the market
Tor drugs is being manipulated by the
Dig Jobbers and wholesale houses in
the large cities, taking advantage of
me necessities of the retail dealers
who are out of stock and of the pub
lie generally An article which for
lnerly sold for 10 or so cents pound
the Banogr dealer found was offered
70 nm at $3.50 pound. He made
the inquiry. however, not with the
| luea OF buying. but because he had
some spare stock which he was will
ing to sell. Upon stating this fact
to the travelling representative a letter
was written to the jobbers whom he
represented and the Bangor druggist
received a letter offering him about
$50 pound for his spare stock.
ms Is only one OF many instances
OF manipulation of prices. indicating
That the claims of the wholesale
houses In New York of tremendous adj
Vances III prices owing to the Euro
pean war are more or less buncombe.
When the Big turnip' stories are
ford is entitled TO he classed among
! those who show something in the
turnlp line worth seeing. She has
tour from this years crop that weigh
! I pounds. Sl4. S1a and IS pounds. Now
is the time TO bring along your big
turnip yarns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Scenic, 529. Walthar.

Tie Pomona Grange held Nov. was
well attended. and many of the visit
ing patrons remained until after the
evening session, there being about ITS
people present in the evening. The
program was excellent. consisting of
songs. readings and a farce, Jumbo
Jum." Members from IS Oranges were
present during the day or evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Massapaaua, ATT, South eiuehiII,

Halloween night was fittingly OBJ
served at Massapaqua Grange with a
black-cat march by ten ladies'; His
tory Of Halloween by L. H. Sibley;
songs: music. piano and violin: for
tune-t telling and a dialogue. Refresh
ments were served. Visitors were pres
ent from Brewer, North Bluehin and
Sedgwick Oranges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Light and Airy
Going to Law.

when ! have trouble. if YOU please
! promptly go 10 law.
| pay lawyer goodly fees
70 wag his jaw.
My pocketbook looks rather fat.
I'm glad TO get draw.
But have the Joy of knowing that
| went 10 law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-17
Maine Gossip
Eoruet II.

If a friend has been disloyal
To you in your hour of need.
Then il is you should be royal,
In your character and deed
Just forget it.
If you have been made fool OF.
BY some willy-nilly maid.
Or have truchled, as a tool or
Some insidious renegade
Just forget 1t.
II a neighbor has been cruel.
Casting SANDER on your name.
Hold your peace, and add no fuel,
BY your anger, to the flame
Just forget it.
If you have through some disaster,
Lost a thousand, more or less
Do not let misfortune master
All the powers that you possess
Just forget il.
If you have been basely living.
On the desert wastes of sin,
Know that God is all fOrgiving,
And a nobler life begin
Just forget it.
To suggestions of the devil
Do not give the slightest heed'
Answer every act of evil
With a generous. kindly deed
Then forget it.
j. NJ. Cavaness.