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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
Saloon Men for Prohibition

Those in charge of the program Of
convention to be held in Indianapolis
June 26-29, report that one of the
strongest speakers on the program will
be State Senator John ]. Willacy, of
Texas. Not only will he make a good
speech, the committee announces, but
the fact that formerly he was the foe
of prohibition and the Anti-Saloon
League will make his appearance on
the platform doubly interesting.
Willacy for a long time honestly and
fearlessly fought prohibition. Finally,
however, he came to be one Of it's fore
most champions. His participation in
the program will be parallel to that
Of Major Dan Morgan Smith of Chi
cago, who, for a number of years, was
general counsel Of the Model License
League, but who decided, after much
investigation and experience, that pro-
hibition was the only solution of the
liquor traffic.
1t is pointed out by league leaders
that the convention, coming on the
heels of the national gatherings Of the
political parties, in Chicago and ST.
Louis, is a fact that will contribute to
the attendance of the league meeting
and the attention that will be paid to
it. The omni-partisan, non partisan
character Of the league is we'll known.
The organization has never sought to
accomplish its purpose through party
help or party endorsement. But the in
dividual is supported or opposed, re-
CARELESS Of his party utilization, accord
ingly as he favors or opposes the
things for which the league stands.
By the time the league opens it's ses
sions the great political campaign of
1916 will be in full swing. The atten-
ton of the temperance forces will be
drawn to every candidate for Office.
from the greatest to the least, and
none will escape the "once over" of
the careful voter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
Senator Burleigh
Waterville Sentinel.)

(WdleTNllle SenllHel.)
News of the death of Senator Burleigh
came as a shock to the people of the
State. 1t was known that he had not
been in good health but it was believed
that he had in large measure recovered
and might live not only to complete his
term in the Senate but to be the candidate
of his party for reelection. Mr.. Burleigh
for many years played a prominent part
in the life of the State. His service in
both branches of the national legislature
was marked by his unfailing attention to
the interests of his constituents. Before
entering Congress he made a good COVER
nor. In political life he gave to his party
unfailing loyalty which both political as
sociates and political opponents knew to
be founded upon deep conviction. In his
business ventures, Mr. Burleigh showed
his confidence in the home State and in
building his personal fortunes he did
much to demonstrate that Maine affords
great opportunities for able and ambitious
men. Personally he was Of many de-
lightful qualities. His death is great
loss to the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
Senator Edwin c. BurIeish.

Senator Edwin c. Burleigh, who died at
trusted and honored by the people of the
State as few men have been. Beginning
his public career as clerk in the State
land office 46 years ago, he rose rapidly in
the service of the State, having served as
State land agent, assistant clerk of the
Maine House of Representatives, clerk in
the Office of the State treasurer and
finally was elected to the honorable and
responsible office of State treasurer
In all these different capacities Mr..
Burleigh proved an able and efficient pub
lie servant, winning the confidence and
regard of all the people of the State and
laying the foundation for the greater
honors which were to be his.
In the Senate as in the House Gov
Burleigh, as he was called by the people
of Maine who had so often honored him,
proven an able, wise and efficient public
servant. His term of service In the
House had given him a wide and init
mate acquaintance with the public men
of the nation and close familiarity with
national affairs and national problems.
Almost from the first he became an influ-
entail member of the upper branch of the
national Congress, and his advice and In
f1uence were frequently sought by many
of the older members of that body. He
was handicapped somewhat in the per-
Torrance of his duties during. the last few
months by illness, but he bravely and
resolutely remained at his post until
compelled to yield to the disease which at
last proved fatal.
Strong, virle, manly, of commanding
presence and dignified mien, Senator Bur-
leigh was every inch a statesman in APP
pearance as he was in mental equipment
and by training. AS most men are who
reach high station. he was democratic and
approa chable in manner, and was ever
ready to listen to and assist the humblest
of his constituents whenever 1t was in his
power to do so.
Senator Burleighs death is loss 70
the State of Maine. and he will be
mourned as few of Names public SER
wants have been.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
Senator Burleigh Dead.
Manchester Union.)

(MdnCHeSleT HlOT)
The State of Maine, the Republican
party at large, the profession of journal
ism and the United States of America
have lost loyal and patriotic champion
by the death of Edwin c. Burleigh, United
States senator from our neighbor-state
on the east. No man was ever more de-
voted to his native state, and no man ever
believed more thoroughly in the principles
of his party. Mr. Burleigh's influence
as a newspaper publisher was invariably
wholesome and progressive; and more
thorough going American never lived
than Edwin c. Burleigh.
Mr.. Burleigh, years before, had become
the publisher of the kennebec Journal at
Augusta. He had very definite ideas as
to what constitutes genuinely useful
newspaper, and he proceeded to make the
journal precisely that. He surrounded
himself with able newspaper workers,
and with their loyal cooperation he pro-
duced and maintained one of the bright
est and newsest papers in New England;
its news department brisk and up to the
minute, and its editorial expressions
quoted far and wide. Personally useful
as he was in public life, Mr.. Burleigh's
usefulness was accurately and consistent
ly reflected in his newspaper, the Kenne-
bee Journal
The seriousness of our national and in
ternatonal situation makes it entirely
proper to call attention to the fact that
Senator Burleigh's death necessitates the
election of two United States senators,
instead of one, from Maine this year. No
one would be more prompt than Senator
Burleigh himself, if he could speak, to
urge upon the Republican party of his
State the vital Importance Of selecting
the strongest, ablest, wisest men for these
responsible positions-and of making sure
Of their election. The nation Is a sad
loser by Senator Burleigh's removal. On
the Republican party of Maine devolves
the imperative duty of seeing to 1t that
the loss is overcome. so far as may be.
by the election of two staunch, level
headed and intensely patriotic Republic
cans to the United States senate. The
need for such men at Washington is
great.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
Editorial Comment
1.-THE CoNs1ANCY OF
HIS FRIENDSHIPS"
C. V. Holman Pays Tribute to
Senator Burleigh - Unswerv-
ing Loyalty to Convictions
and Steadfastness of His
Character

The Biltmore, New York, June II, 1916.
Editor Kennepec Journal:
Wherever a son of Maine, however re-
mote the country of his present residence,
however long the period since he left the
State, reads the sad intelligence carried
by this mornings papers of the death of
Senator Burleigh, there will rise to
Heaven sincere, heartfelt mourning over
the loss of one who, in every station in
life, from the humblest to the highest.
measured up to the full stature of a true
man, a patriotic citizen and a genuine
lover Of his kind.
Edwin c. Burleigh, who, in spite of his
long term of service in the House and
Senate at Washington, will always be low
ingly remembered as Governor Bur
leigh, though lacking the SNOWY art of
the orator, endeared himself to the peo-
pie of Maine, regardless of political affil-
iations or prejudices, by the unostenta-
tious reliability, the sterling steadfastness
of his character, by his answering 10y
atty to his convictions, by the unchange-
able constancy of his friendship.
In private, as in public life, he was the
soul of honor and a recognized leader in
all that pertained to high thinking and
right living. His wise and prudent coun-
sells will long be missed and the absence
of his CHEEKY and hearty greetings will
long be mourned by the men of three gen.
erations of his fellow citizens to whom
he had endeared himself to degree at
tanned by few among our public men,
C. VEY HOLMAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
The Farmer Against Free Trade.

The injury suffered by the American
farmers under the Democratic tariff.
and the beneficial effects of the war.
were commented upon recently by
Representative Andrew ]. Volstead OF
Minnesota, who said in part:
The chief appeal for public favor
made by the party now in power was
based upon it's promise to reduce the
cost Of living. The slogan of it's lead
ers has been free food products, which
means free farm products. 1t set out
to carry this policy into effect by pass
ing the Canadian reciprocity treaty
act, which offers to Canada chance
to sell all it's farm products in our
markets without paying any tariff
while it retains tariff upon nearly
everything the farmer must buy, and
since then it has passed the Under
wood tariff act, which is based upon
the same idea. Throughout, these acts
discriminate very unfairly in favor of
the cities and against the farmers.
LAS prosperity or failure depends
upon whether the American farmer can
obtain a fair market for his product.
1t is not necessary to argue that this
is a discrimination that can not be
offset by passing laws aimed to in
crease production by combating the
chinch bug. suggesting remedies
against smut, or the like. AS long as
the European war lasts, the Canadian
reciprocity treaty, or the Underwood
tariff, may not seriously affect us, but
we all hope that this war will soon end,
when the effect of these discrimina-
tons will become apparent. We are
all interested in building up this coun-
try, and it can only be done by work.
ing together. No class should be spe-
cially favored or Disseminated
against.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
Senator BurIeigh
(Rostop Herald

Maine will miss Senator Burleigh. 1t is
not simply that he was governor for four
years and then a member of the House
for 16 years before going to the Senate.
but that he had been the real leader of
the Maine Republicans in recent years.
Yet so quietly was his influence exerted
and SO consistently he kept in the back
ground, very rarely speaking in public,
that his skill and power had not always
had the general recognition that was
their due
He went to Congress from the office of
the Kennebec Journal, as Luther Sever
ance and James G. Blaine did before him,
but he was power in Maine politics
long before he acquired the ownership Of
that party organ 80 years ago. In WASH
ington as in Maine, he was never spec
tacular, but always efficient. He was al
ways a straight party man, but so tact
full that he had the confidence of the
Maine Progressves, by whose help he
won his election to the Senate in 1913
when the Legislature threatened to be
deadlocked. In politics, as in his wide
business interests, his personal integrity
was his best asset, and his long and busy
life was never clouded by any hint of
scandal, personal or political.
Senator Burleigh came of the hardest
old New England stock-his father lived
to 80 years and his brother at so is a
candidate for reelection to the Maine
Senate from Aroostook county. which
owes its development mainly to him-and
in recent letters the Senator had made it
known that at the expiration of his term
in 1919 he would in all probability seek an
other term. Had he lived, he would have
had it. But his death brings interesting
political complications. His immediate
successor will be a Democrat. by appoint
ment of Gov. Curtis Later, it seems
likely that John A. Peters. representative
from the Sd Maine district may fill the
vacant place, though Congressman Guern-
sey from the 4th district and the loser
in the senatorial primary Monday, will
have to be reckoned with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21

II they persist In forcing this country
to 90 in there and set things in order
the sooner it is done the better; but
We do not look for decisive policy un-
til a decisive man is in the White
House at Washington.
A recent editorial from the Santa
Barbara (Cal) Press is Of interest at
this time:
President Wilson has credit for hav-
ing kept US out of war" Will some
one please tell what Mr.. Wilson might
have done, more than he has done,
toward involving us in war? What
reason could he have for declaring war
on any foreign power? What reason
has any foreign power for declaring
war on us? Has any such threat been
extended toward the United States
and, if so, by whom? European coun-
tries have trouble enough at home.
Moreover, Congress has. something to
say about declaring war.
If Holland. and Sweden, and Nor
way. and Denmark, and Switzerland,
and Spain, in close proximity to the
zone of hostilities, have kept out of
var, why should not the United States,
thousands of miles distant from the
vortex, keep out of var? Or has Pres
ident Wilson likewise kept Spain, and
Switzerland, and Denmark, and Nor
way, and Sweden, and Holland out OF
war?
Now, what has President Wilson
done toward not keeping US out OF
war?
He has tabled and ignored Japans
request for a settlement of the Cali
fornia land question. The fire still
smolders; an aggravating smudge.
He has purposelessly invaded Mexi-
co on three different occasions, and is
no nearer the. end of the road.
He has sent armed forces into the
West Indies, and threatens interven-
ton in the little island republics.
He has sent ultimatums to Ger
many, intending to leave but one
course open; but he has been outgen-
eraled, automatically, by Berlin's for
eign Office.
There is just one reason why we
are at peace with Germany, and that
is because Germany Goes not want war
at this time, with the United States.
Kaiser William would not pick it up
Cool and candid analysis of the facts
proves that we are cut Of war not be-
cause Of the President, but in spite of
him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21

Representatives he became State lano
agent, State treasurer, governor con-
gresham and then senator. the position
that he was holding at the time OF MS
death.
Senator Burleigh for many years was
the publisher of the Kennebec journal
and through his newspaper did much to
advance the interests of the State. AS
governor he was wise and prudent but
vigorous and ever alive to the welfare OF
the State. AS a member of Congress, both
in the House and in the Senate ne was
peculiarly attentive to the interests OF
our people and his committee service was
characterized by keen judgment
The State mourned a month ago at the
death of Mrs. Burleigh, blow that un-
doubtedly had its effect upon the hus-
band. 1t now mourns in the death of
Senator Burleigh, the departure of one
who by his steady courtesy, extreme
geniality and fine character, had endeared
himself generally to our people without
regard to their political affiliations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
War Increases Incomes

Our war order prosperity has Great
ed another source of jubilation for the
Democratic administration. AS fore
told by the Republicans some time age,
huge exports Of war munitions to Eu-
rope have SO increased the incomes of
stockholders that a large increase over
the estimated revenues from the in
come tax is looked for this year. The
administration is using this to be-
cloud the tariff issue, and not a ref
crence is made to the Underwood tar
if law as a failure in collecting reve-
nues at the ports. The income tax will
pay some s2o,oOo,O0O more than was
estimated.
But the voters Of the country will
not be fooled by this state of affairs.
The tariff tax is paid by the foreign
er. The Democrats have given up
their threadbare argument that the
protective tariff affects the cost of liv-
ing. The income tax and the war
pockets of our own people. and the in
crease over the estimated sum, caus-
ed by the war, is temporary in its ma
ture. Should the cessation Of war find
us still laboring under a Democratic
tariff law, competition from abroad
would so diminish incomes that the in
come tax collections would fall far
short Of any estimate heretofore made
by the proponents Of the tax. In ad-
dition to this, the huge percentage of
duty-free goods would still further re-
duce the revenues. That is exactly
what was happening before the war
broke out. The man who permits the
Democratic party to use this war order
prosperity to fool him, is indeed blind
to his own interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
An Administration Crime.

With thousands Of American boys
expected on the way to Mexico within
a few days, American fathers and
mothers are beginning to realize the
crime of lifting the embargo on arms
and ammunitions into Mexico. The war
materials which President Wilson al
lowed American greed to supply the
banditti of a lawless country, will now
be turned on the boys from Maine and
every other state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
The World War a Year Ago
TodaY-June Fl.

Germans captured Rawa. Ruska,
a railroad center northwest Of
Lemberg and guarding that for
tress.
The German newspaper Berlin
Tages-Zeitung was suppressed on
account Of its hostile tone to-
ward the United States on the
Lusitania case and the supply Of
munitions to Germany's enemies.
The new chancellor Of the Brit
ish exchequer. Reginald McKen-
ma, introduced in the house Of
commons his plan for financing
the war by issuing ~ per cent
bonds in small denominations, to
be sold through postofnces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
A Foremost Citizen.
portland Sunday Telegram.)

portland Sunday Telegram)
In the death of United States Senator
Edwin c. Burleigh Maine loses one or
it's foremost citizens who has been active
and conspicuous in it's political life for
a long time. He was the type of man the
people of this State delight to honor
fully realizing that in any position to
which he is chosen the commonwealth
would be worthily and honorably repre-
scented. Few men in Maine had wider
circle of friends and acquaintance than
Senator Burleigh. Practically all his life
was devoted to the service of his fellow
citizens and in the various offices ["
which he was called he showed excep-
tional ability and fitness. Although IN
poor health for several months the news
of his death was great shock to the
people of his native State who will ever
cherish his memory as loyal and pa
triotic citizen and a capable and honest
public official
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
Senator Burleigh
(Biddeford Record.)

News Of the sudden death of Edwin c.
Burleigh will be received with sorrow
throughout the State which it was his
honor to represent in the United States
Senate and which he had for many years
and in many public capacities ably and
honorably served. Senator Burleigh, at
least in his later years, was not con-
spicuous public figure, but he was sincere
ly and unremittingly devoted to the inter-
ests Of Maine and accomplished for his
constituency many things which. though
falling to attract attention in large way.
did much to yield individual satisfaction
throughout the length and breadth Of
Maine.
Senator Purieigh's career was an active
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21

one from the time he first began to labor
on a Maine farm. He made good use of
his opportunities and his record was one
of steady advancement in influence and
honor from youth to advancing age. He
achieved for himself a place in the roll
of Names public men that if not at the
top was yet far from the bottom. He was
a man of kindly disposition and generous
impulses. Perhaps the most influential
factor contributing to his public success
was the facility with which he formed
and maintained multtudinous personal
attachments among the people of Maine.
For this reason his death will occasion
as widespread individual regret through
out the State as would ensue from the
passing of any other man now connected
with its public activities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
Steamer Islander

Leaves Augusta every day a 7o5 A. M.
Halloween Con signaD 7.13; Gardiner TAO;
South Gardiner Con signaD $50; Cedar
Grove sos; Richmond $40; Bath $40 Ar
rives Boothbay Harbor about 1130.
Return, leaves Boothbay Harbor every
day at 1870 p NJ, Bath 315. Stops at
Richmond, Cedar Grove and South Gardi-
ner on signal; Gardiner; Hallowell on sig
nal. Arrives at Augusta about O'Clock
P. NJ. Walter M. Sanborn, Augusta
Llewellyn Burbank, Hallowell. W. L..
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
ALL-THE-WAY-BY-WATER
KEkNEBEC LINE.
S. S. City of Rbckland.

NENNEBEC LINE.
S. S. City Of RockIand.
Leave Gardiner Tues, Thurs. and Sat.
at $40 P. M, Dresden 40 p. NJ, Rich
mond AS P. NJ. uide permittingj. Bath
$50 p. NJ. due Boston $50 a. NJ. the fol-
lowing day.
Fri. at 6. p. NJ, leave Bath Tues, Thurs.
and Sat. at $50 A. NJ, Richmond $50 A.
due Gardiner A. NJ.
BATH AND 6OoTHsAY LINE.
Steamers Nahanada and Wiwurna.
Leave Bath week days at s.35 A. NJ. and
245 z. NJ. for Boothbay Harbor and Inter
mediate Landings.
Return-Leave Boothbay Harbor week
days at I A. NJ. and 2. NJ. for Bath ana
Intermediate Landings.
BOSTON G PORTLAND LINE.
Steamships Ransom 3. Fuller and
Bay Stete.
Leave Franklin Wharf. Portland. week
days at $50 +. NJ. for Boston.
Return-Leave Central Wharf. Boston.
week days at 100 p. NJ.
Thursdays and Saturdays at 600 A. NJ,
due Boston 200 T. NJ.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE.
Direct between Portland and New
York.
Steamships North Land and North
Star.
Leave Franklin Wharf, Portland, Tues,
Thurs and Sat. at $50 P. NJ. Also Mon
days at 1890 A. NJ June 10 to Sept. II inc.
METROPOLITAN LINE.
Direct between Boston and New York.
1872 Hours.
Route via Cape Cod Canal
Express Steel Steamships Massachu.
sets and Bunker Hill.
Leave North Side, India Wharf, Boston.
Week Days and Sundays at p. NJ.
Same service returning from Pier Is,
North River, Foot of Murray ST., New
York City.
NJ. A. HARADEN, Supt., Bath, Me.
H. A. CLAY. Supt., Portland, Me.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
Edwin Chick BurIeiqh.
Bangor Commercially

The people of the State of Maine learn
with deep regret of the death of Hon.
Edwin C. Burleigh, junior United States
senator from this State, who passed
away at his home in Augusta, Friday
evening. Senator .Burleigh had long been
identified with the state affairs of Maine
and had filled many honorable positions
with much credit to himself and to the
State. From clerk Of the Maine House Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
Sidney Grange, 1874

Sidney Grange held its regular M
ing Thursday evening with far o..
tendance. After the regular routine -,
business the lecturer presented
program of music and readings ~ ..,
voted to have a strawberry le'",,
next Thursday night and II s'0'"
Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-21
NORTH AUGUSTA

John Dutton and two children are
very ill with the measles.
All of the children at the Bracket
school that were i'll with the measles
are much improved. Some were able
to go to church Sunday.
Blanch and Arthur Dutton Jr., are
passing their vacation with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
league.