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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Editorial Comment
A Personal Loss.
belfast Journal.)

All over Maine the news Of the death,
June 18th, at his home in Augusta, of
Hon. Edwin c. Burleigh. came as a severe
shock. and by many in this State and
elsewhere it was felt as a personal loss, as
we'll as q great loss to the State and ma
ton. Born npon farm in the Garden of
Maine he developed into the best type
Of Maine manhood, physically as well as
in all the attributes of true citizenship. In
the positions Of honor and trust which
came to him in his busy and useful life
he was ever mindful Of the fact that e
public official is the servant of the whole
people; and as has been we'll said by the
Portland Express "as Governor. as repre-
sentative to Congress and as United
States senator, his thought has always
been for the good of the people Of Name
And further: The generation which has
known him will ever cherish his memory.
and his name will go down in history as
that of an honest and devoted public ser
want"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Of the taxpayer" % sfibly uttered By
Friend Argus. strikes u n just q lee
etle bit humorous.
Progressive support.

In an open letter Thursday night to
the progressives Of Connecticut re-
signing his position as state chairman
Of the progressive party. Joseph W.
Alsop said:
LAS a political organization We have
failed. As the greatest modern force
for Improvement in American political
life we have succeeded.
The Republicans have nominated
as their candidate for the presidency
upon a progressive platform q man
whose statements embody the princi-
pies for which feel We should do our
utmost. shall put aside all party
prejudice and all feeling Of bitterness
and with the desire to cooperate with
any and all men who feel as do shall
give to his support whatever Of ability
or influence may possess"
Mr.. Alsop 10 related to Col. Rooxs-
Welt by marriage II Is believed by
many that Colonel Roosevelt will soon
issue a strong statement pledging his
support and great influence to the Re-
publican ticket and platform.
The country has suffered enough at
the hands Of incompetents and politi-
cal mirage chasers. It is time practi-
cal statesmen stand together to lead
the masses out Of the danger zone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Senator Edwin c. 6urIeish.
Harrington chronicle.)

1t Is with general regret that the news
Of the death Of United States Senator
Edwin c. Burleigh is learned by the peo-
pie Of Maine. He had been tried as a
public official for many years and had
gained strong hold on the regard of the
citizens of this, his native State.
Senator Burleigh's death occurred last
Friday evening at his home In Augusta.
He had not been in good health for sew
eral months past but seemed improved till
the decease Of his wife a month before his
own demise. After her death he failed
in strength and came home from Wash
ington a week or two before the end
came. Acute indigestion was the final
cause Of his death.
Senator Edwin c. Burieigh had held SO
many official positions it would be beyond
the limits Of the space at our command
to speak Of them all. Those of creates.
importance to the State and nation were
the ONCE of State treasurer, governor for
two terms. member Of the national
house Of representatives for several terms
and lastly as United States senator.
These various Offices he filled with credit
to himself and to the public veal.
Personally he was a man Of command
ing appearance but genial and kindly.
His business Judgment was relied on by
all his constituents. He Is survived by
several children, one Of whom is the wife
OF r. H. Stubs, u. D., OF Augusta, son
Of the late P. H. Stubs. Esq, Of Strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Milit'amen's Families.
Manchester Cnion.)

tStdICItSltI lllioIp
New Hampshire has done her share.
literally and cheerfully, toward the re-
lief Of sufferers by reason Of the war
in Europe. Let her now prove that she
is not neglectful of her own. Many of
our r1ilitiamen make considerable f.
nancial sacrifice when they leave their
steady civilian employment to respond
to their country's call. In this sacrifice,
naturally, any who are dependent on
them for support must share. Never
let it be remembered that soldiers and
their dependents were permitted alone
to bear this burden. II these men go
into Mexico. they go in the common
cause and for the common benefit. Let
their sacrifice be made, so far as pos
sibie, the common sacrifice. Let the
burden be borne by the many. rather
than by the few. Let every member of
the National Guard be made to feel as
sured that his family shall not be al
owed to suffer for lack Of food, shelter,
clothing and the other comforts Of life
during his absence in his country's ser
vice We all owe this much to our SOL
diery-and we owe it to our country
and to ourselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

term, and then no act Of his could be
construed as calculated for political
effect. The platform Of tho Demo-
cratic party pledged that organization
and its nominees to tho single term
policy. And we have 1t on the au-
thority Of Woodrow Wilson that THAT
platform was mot molasses to catch
flies" We are not quoting Rabbi Wise
nor yet Louis D. Braudeis. but the
candidate himself.
We are as yet unable to see how the
irrepressible public demand for =
member Of the Supreme Court to serve
the people as Chief Executive stains
the integrity" Of the court Surely not
even the narrow view Of the Biddeford
Record has failed to include tho fact
that Justice Hughes did not stain the
court, while an associate justice. by
engaging in politics: nor can our
friend claim that resignation from the
court constitutes a stain.
The integrity Of the court remains
intact and we presume it will after
President Wilson has named a success
sor to Justice Hughes. Therein lies
the only danger OF stain" from the
peoples call to a great man In the
judicial branch Of our government-the
danger that politics may figure in
raining a successor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Senator eurleish.
(Bridgton News.)

The shocking tidings flashed over the
wires Friday night Of the death Of this
lovable man and faithful public ser
want during nearly his entire life, Gre
ated general surprise, and to the large
number in Maine and elsewhere who
knew the man. heartfelt grie. and sym
pathy for the survivors Of the stricken
household; sad incident Of his decease
being the fact that only Ave weeks be-
fore the Reaper, Death. had invaded
the home and transferred to heavenly
realms the idolized wife and mother.
with whom he is so speedily reunited
upon the evergreen shore.
The apparently heartfelt tributes
from congressman, newspaper editors
ana others, from Washington and all
over the country. as to their estimate
Of the late Senator E. c. Burleigh,
strike a responsive vein in the heart of
the writer. who, for quarter century.
has sustained most intimate relations
with the deceased. He was, in every re-
lation in life. noble, superb man. with
a heart as tender and pure as that of a
child. Very few such left to us-in pub
lie life, surely,-more's the pity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
The Governor Enjoys Il.

Gov. Curtis no Doubt enjoys the COM
pliment OF adverse criticism by Re
publican politicians who are finding so
much fault with him for permitting
such a large balance TO accumulate in
favor OF The State. II was very un-
kind of Names business Governor Il
SO completely discredit the wasteful
Republican administrations during the
career Of which the interest Of the tax
PAYERS was a secondary consideration.
Portland Argus.
OF course the Governor enjoys it.
If he did not he would tell the voters
why he preferred to pile their money
up TO brag about instead Of applying It
to the purposes for which it was ap-
propriated and taxes assessed.
If the Governor did not enjoy the
compliment" Of adverse criticism" b.
the newspapers and the voters Of all
parties, he would deny that the people
had been heavily overtaxed for the sole
purpose Of showing a large cash bal
ence under his administration.
If the Governor was displeased with
the compliment" he would give the
taxpayers OF Maine a reasonable ex-
cuse for not carrying out the desires
Of the people and the command Of the
Legislature: he would explain why the
money furnished him for the purpose
had not been expended.
The Governor MUST enjoy what is
being said about it or he would tell
why he lets his enjoyment Of the
boast OF big balance outweigh the
loss Of many thousands Of dollars to
the taxpayers in the rapid increase in
cost Of material.
The Governors interference with
something that was none Of his Of
fetal business has cost the taxpayers
Of the State. up to the present time,
rot less than $4,000 because Of ad.
vanced prices-under the Democratic
reduction in the high cost Of living"
1t is quite probable that the loss to the
State by the delay in permanent i'm
Hrovemenks provided for by the Legis-
lature is much more than $4,000. Uf
these figures are not correct we shall
be glad to correct them on relia BILE in
formation from any source).
Now $4,000 is quite a respectable
sum to the taxpayers of Maine. They
do not believe so large an amount
should be thrown away for the sake of
the party in power having a large cash
balance to brag about. And again, il
the money was not needed and was
not to be used, they had a little rather
1t remain in their own pockets.
OF course the Governor likes It. or
Re wouldn't care to tell it over and
over to those desiring information, as
he proposes by inviting all to como to
his Office for his side Of the case in
stead Of accepting the Kennebec Jour-
nails request to use our columns.
However. in this case "the interes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Vile were callers Sunday evening az
F. NJ. Patterson's.
a small delegation from Golden
Gate Chapter. 0. E. S. China, consist
ing of Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Jones. Mr..
and Mrs. c. A. Pinkhanl, Mr.. and Mrs
F. N. Patterson, Mrs. Nellie II. Ran
dali, Mrs. Minnie E. Getehell and Mrs
Carolyn J. Randall attended the
funeral Wednesday afternoon Of the
late Mrs. S. J. Oldaker of Palermo.
Mrs. Lizzie J. Estes Of Waterville
has been visiting for few days her
brother, c. a. Pinkham.
Mrs. c. H. Randall was in Water
Vile Thursday on matters OF business
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Bailey were
Wednesday the guests Of their daugh
ter. Mrs. Robert Clark of Waterville.
Mrs. E. E. Wentworth Wednesday
visited her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gustus Virgins of East China.
The many friends Of Henry y. Ran
dali will be sorry to hear that he is n
very poor health at this writing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
THE Congressional Wastebaskst."

Senator Smoot, protesting against
the printing Of something or other IN
the Congressional Record, said:
"Of course l am not going to object
10 this, but really ! want to say that l
should like to see the day arrive when
our Congressional Record will be a
record Of what IS done in Congress,
and will not be filled with editorials
from every paper in the United States,
not filled with the correspondence OF
all the Senators and Members of Con-
gress. and not filed with extraneous
stuff to the amount of about 20 per
cent Of the whole Record. l want to
live 10 see that day"
There aren't many needs greater
than the one for a report Of the pro-
Csedings Of Congress which shall be
simple, easily understood. and widely
read. II would be useful, not only TO
the country but also. in its reactions,
to the lawmakers.-Collier
An edition at hand contains the Ma
tional Democratic platform mot the
one containing the one-term plank.
free tolls, free sugar, reduction in the
high cost Of living. Republican ex-
travagance. etc.). and long editorials
from Democratic papers. But We con-
slider such issues Of the Congressional
Record useful because they show the
country what the party in power is
doing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
ALL-THE-WAY-BY.WATER
kENNEBEC LINE.
S. S. City Of RockIand.


at 3.45 2. n, Dresden 49, p. Nj. RicA-
mond AS +. ". ttde permlttingJ, Ba,a
go P. NJ. due Boston go a. NJ. the FOL
lowing Gay.
Return-Leave Boston Mon. Wed and
Fri. at {. Z. NJ. leave Bath Tues. Thurs
and Sat. at SO A. ~. Richmond e.3o a
81. (tide permitung), Dresden $50 a. NJ,
due Gardiner A. u.
BATH AND 8ooTH6AY LINE.
Steamers Nahanada and Wiwurna.
Leave Bath week days a, SIS a. N. and
mediate Landings.
Return-Leave Boothbay Harbor week
days al : A. u. and P. II. for Bath ana
Intermediate Landings.
BOSTON & PORTLAND LINE.
Steamships Ransom 3. Fuller and
Bay Stste.
Leave Franklin Wharf. Portland, week
days at 80 P. II. for Boston.
Return-Leave Central Wharf, Boston.
week days at 200 2. NJ.
Day trips leave Portland Tuesdays,
Thursdays and SATURDAYS at 900 a. NJ.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE.
Direct between Portland and New
York.
Steamships North Land and Norti,
Star.
Leave Franklin Wharf, Portland, Tues.
Thurs. and Sat at $50 P. NJ Also Mon
days at 1880 A. II. June IL to Sept. Il inc
METROPOLITAN LINE.
Direct between Boston and New York.
1879 Hours.
Route via Cape Cod Canal.
Express Steel Steamships Massaehu.
sets and Bunker Hill.
Leave North Side, India Wharf, Boston,
Week Days and Sundays at 5 p NJ
Same service returning from Pier IS
North River. Foot of Murray ST.. New
York City.
N. A. HARDEN, Supt.. Bath, Me.
H. A. CLAY. Supt. Portland. Me.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Senator 6urieiah.
cortland Expressly

The sudden death Of Senator Burleigh Is
a shock to the people Of Maine In whose
service his long and useful life has large
ly been passed.
Senator Burieigh's career has been a
remarkable illustration Of the possible
ties Of American institutions. Born In
humble circumstances, he rose. by sue
cessive steps, through his ability and per-
severance to one Of the highest positions
Of public service in the American Gov
eminent. Senator Burleigh was an ex-
ceedingly lovabIe man and the great
personal affection which was felt for him
by the people had much to do with his
remarkable political success. He was an
indefatigable worker and during his cam
paigns he wrote with his own hand. thou
sands Of personal letters to constituents.
friends and supporters.
In all his public work. Senator Bur
leigh was a most painstaking Official. HIS
careful attention to the duties Of ONCE
marked his early career when he was but
. clark IN the land agents ONCE and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Steamer Islander

Leaves Augusta every day at 7o5 A. NJ.
Hallowell Con signaD 7.l3; Gardiner 40:
South Gardiner Con signaD 80: Cedar
Grove SOS; Richmond $40; Bath 80 Ar
rives Boothbay Harbor about uso.
Return. leaves Boothbay Harbor every
day at 80 P. NJ. Bath BIS 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 NJ. Sanborn. Augusta;
Llewellyn Burbank. Hallowell, W. L.
Tozier. Gardiner. Agents
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
CHINA

CHINA NECK-Mrs. Hattie Ward
Johnson Of Belgrade has been visiting
for several days her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Freeman c. Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Plummer Of Fair
feld were Wednesday guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry n. Randall.
Miss Hazel Wentworth has gone to
Winslow where she has employment
for the summer
Miss Myrtle Getchell. a student at
c. c. l.. Waterville. and Miss Geneva
Randall Of Winslow High are enjoying
their summer vacation at their rsspec-
tive homes.
Frank Taylor. and family Of Water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Death Of Senator 6urleish.
ellsworth American.)

The people of Maine mourn the death
OF a great public servant. Few men high
in public life have retained, through their
successive steps upward. the close touch
with their constituents held by Senator
Burleigh.
His inherent democracy. his ability as
an organizer and as an executive, his I'M
firing and unflinching devotion to Maine
and to the people of Maine, were the
foundation stones Of his political success.
and Of the admiration which was his.
In no section Of Maine is he more sin
cerely rnourned, in no section does his
death bring into more homes the sense
Of a personal loss. than in his old thirt,
district
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

AS we interpret the returns from the
back districts. the Demon Rum is almost
as it was half a century or more ago
Biddeford Journal
VIVA. do you mean returns" Deak?
Returned from fishing?-Pats and Knocks.
connection Is a mere coincidence. We went
so far into the wilderness that we had to
tote in all our supplies. including bait,
anyway.-Biddeford Journal.
Was your bait" the kind that takes
the place of bread" Deak?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Four years ago Mr.. Hughes said q
Judge Of the Supreme Court should not
Be available though nominally eligible for
elective once. Declaring that the Su-
preme Court must not be dragged into
politics. Mr.. Hughes said no man Is as
essential TO his country's well-being as
10 the unstained integrity Of the courts.
These are the statements OF the Re-
publican candidate for President as given
10 the public in 1918 by Rabbi Wise Of
New York. Mr.. Hughes has never denied
that he was quoted correctly.-Biddefor
-Four years fAgo Woodrow Wilson
saiA = President should hays only one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Railroads and Steamboats,
Maine CENTRAL R, R,
In Effect Sept. 2e. 1915.

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL-
GOING WEST-3.03 A NJ.
En-: a.: ::::. E
@@J ton, Montreal ana Que
lee, 80 a. NJ, Brunswick. Lewiston,
+ Pennington. Portland. Boston; Z y P "
Hauoweu, Gardiner and So. Gardiner
$40 Z. NJ. local; a01 P. NJ. (express).
Brunswick, Rockland, Portland. Boston
and New York; SIS ?. NJ, Hal!owell,
Gardiner and So. Gardner: ST. ?. NJ
mot beyond Portland) u. % P. NJ, Lewis
ton, Bath Portland. Boston. Sundays 3.Q3
and lo.l5 A. NJ, 33s (New York; and t. %
GOING EAST-lN \. - Bangor. Ca
CO. SUNDAY morning does not
connect beyond Bangor. except to Bar
Harbor; SIS A. NJ. local TO Moosehead
Lake (tia Oakland. Belfast, Foxcroft and
Bangor, sl1 a. NJ. loca! to Belfast, Ban
gor and Skowhegan: 1906 P. Nj. Water
Vile, Bangor, B. & A. z. F., Calais, 81.
John and Halifax; 23t p. NJ, express 10
Watervllle, thence local to Bangor and
Mattawamkeag 3u Z. N. Waterville
and Skowhegan; 1.uS ?. N, Watervl!!e
Skowhegan and Bangor. Sundays 2.53 z
NJ, for Bangor: Ill. 80 A. ". and 253
P. N. for Skowhegan.
Trains leave Augusta for Hallowell
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 6.3s, 81
4: NJ. l2as. 20. ~. Ga--ineg only sis
Il f. D " WAL6 i; Genr Passenger Agt
D: c, DOUGLAsS, -cnl Mgr, Port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
A Cance1atio

telegraph clerk in an outlying dls;H"
Of the Sudan found the deso,at;on getting
the better OF his nerves and Je,egraqhe'
to headquarters: Cant stay here; an
in danger OF life; surrounded by Ions
elephants and wolves"
The hard-hear;ed clerk AZ hea67rar'e''
wired back; There are no wolves IN 'A'
Sudan
The next day the desolate GRE replied.
referring TO my wire OF the 18th, cahcs'
wolves. '-Philadelphia Public Ledger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

sarne characteristic has been his most
prominent ono in the later years, when a.
Governor, a. representative to Congress
and a. United States senator. his thought
has always been for the good Of the peo-
pie Of Maine.
The generation which has known him
viii ever cherish his memory. and his
name will go down in history as that OF
an honest and devoted public servant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Soft-boiled eggs. lacing one e-inch boot
Hard-boiled. lacking both boots
Louella, So They Say. Boston Globe.
Now. now. Louella: We'd sorta like
to know what bare feetses has to do
with hard boiling egg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
The World War a Year Ago
Todav-JUne "a

Great Britain announced 70 the
United States thai IT. blockade
against neutral trade with Ger
many would continue.
In the w. p. Frye case tho
United States renewed It's de-
mands on Germany Tin reply to
that governments note Of June q
that the claim b settled By d.
rect diplomatic discussion rather
than BY 4 German prize court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Odd Fellows Han

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings 9, :: F-ssv
June 2, work IN second degree.
L {. HUGHES, y. q.
Z. :. WESTON, re. Sc.
GCi c. LONGFELLDD. FIN 3,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

After reading an editorial in the
Biddeford Record, captioned Stable
Prosperity" We have decided It is
horse on the writer OF it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
Acconplisrec,

Accomplished.
Randall-After = years az married lie
she loves her husband as much as ever.
Rogers-Yes, and she annoys hin. II OIL
er ways, too.-L:fe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Europe might do worse than 70 utili1'
the extra hour Of daylight ii thinking tH'
situation over.-Washingtor Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

JEPHTHA ENCAMpMENT. No
Meetings at SO O'CLOCK every ss-5-5 .,s
fourth TUESDAY. -
/ 3: PACKARD. c. ?.
C (. STEWART Srib.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 6, ?. NJ
Regular meeting every third Tuesday A,
clock. o.
LEVI ". POOR. Cast
dtf RAY n. BEPES -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Oscar E. Blackington Of Rockland.
who Is in his saith year, and has used a
crutch ever since he broke one of his
hips. has chopped three cords Of wood
the past spring. Idleness or inactivity
never did appeal TO this veteran ex-
merchant