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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Monday, December 9, 1918.
Two Kinds Of It

For the contemplation of the
American Congress and public is the
brand of real democracy evidenced by
Great Britain in sending as. a peace
delegation: Premier Lloyd George.
Foreign Minister Balfour, Chancel-
lor Of the Exchequer Andrew Bonar
Law and Vicoll Barnes, labor men,
her Of the war cobinet-four men, Of
different political factions, best
known in England for years; three at
least Of them the ablcst men in the
nation.
There is a specimen of democracy
:lbout which we have talked" and
written many notes-have we seen
any of il in Americas peace move
ments?
Oh. yes, our democratic" progress
toward peace has been the pussyfoot-
ing personal representative Of the
American President. appearing in Eu-
rope early, without credentials Of the
Senate, without knowledge by more
than three men in America Of his
mission, representing only himself
and his chief. There is Americas
sample Of democracy"
Onsetting this in striking contrast
is the conference held without the
presence OF Col Housed by Premier
Lloyd George and Secretary Balfour
of England. Premier Clemenceau and
Marshal Foch Of France, and Pre-
mier Orlando and Foreign Minister
Sonnino Of Italy. All these delegates
are actually REPRESENTING their
peoples. They have taken counsel
with their parliaments and have duly
set forth the DECISIONS (not pro-
posais) which they have reached and
will present to President Wilson rep
resenting himself only when he ar.
rives in Paris.
This early formulating OF dis
tinctive French Italian policy
10 significant and cannot be mistaken
as other than a defensive response to
the autocratic procedure reported
from this side the Atlantic.
There Is democracy" and Demo-
cracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Democratic Party
Needs recognizing
Fly David Lawrence
Copyright. 1918. by n. Y. Evening
Post. lnc)

Copyright. 1918. by n. Y. Evening
Post. lnc.)
Washington. November o5-Presi-
dcnt Wilson is himself so strong an
advocate of frankness in public bust
ness and politics that he will not
mistake the sincerity of purpose and
disinterestedness OF his many friends
who believe that he is face to face
with crisis in his own career both as
the leader Of the Democratic party
and the representative of America at
tbs Peace Conference.
briefly. there is dissatisfaction
and discomfort inside the Democra tic
PARTY of which the public has
hitherto had no hint. but which, if
left uncorrected by the President
himself. will mean that as he goes
to Europe he will leave behind a
detected and depressed following
whose enthusiasm for him will have
been seriously diminished.
Mem who are not ofiiceholders but
uuoel0sh friends Of the President
are grteved and disappointed. They
are not Republicans. they are not
biz Dsa1tieal toes. but they are the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

The fve-master Dorothy Palmer is
loading with 1000 tons of wire at New
York and is to sail for a French port
very shortly. This is not barbed wire
for war purposes, but straight wire
TO be used in rebuilding the ruined
telegraph and telephone lines. This
is the first time a five-master has
been heard of for some time, as they
have all been held in port for some
time past owing to restrictions on
overseas charters. and for some rea
son their owners would no: pu. them
into the coastwise coal trade in which
they were formerly employed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Friends Criticize Wilson's Retieenca

Friends Criticize Wilson's ReticencA
David Lawrence. Washington cor
respondent Of the New York Eve
ming Post Is one of the best known
newspaper writer's Of the country.
Ills familiarity with public affairs,
his experience as a newspaper, man
ant his exceptional ability as a
writer have made his articles in
such great demand that the New
York Post copyrights his daily cor
respondencc and syndicates it to a
number Of newspapers.
Mr. Lawrence has earned the
reputation among the newspaper
fraternity and among public men.
as being one of the leading pro-
administration newspaper writer's in
Washington. SO unreserved and SO
consistent has been his praise of the
acts. the policies and the pronounce
ments Of President Wilson. and so
confidential are his reputed rela-
tons with the White House that he
has earned the distinction of being
regarded rs the administration
most valued publicity spokesman.
Because Of these facts, the fol-
lowing news letter by Mr.. Lawrence
caused a tremendous sensation in
newspaper and political circles, and
something bordering on consterna-
ton III certain administration cir
tles. Coming on the heels Of Sec
retary McAdoo's unexpected resigna-
<on and persistent rumors of sharp
cleavage in the administration over
vital policies, the letter was endowed
with double significance by those who
lave closely followed public affairs.
The letter and a portion of the head
ing under which it appeared in the
New York Evening Post follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
NEWPORT

The regular meeting of Sebasticook
grange was held on Thursday even
ing, about Is persons being in attend
ance. Six applications for member
snip were brought before the grange,
ana twelve candidates We're instruct
ed in the first and second degree
work. the field work being given.
Several visitors We're present, the
oranges of Palmyra, Plymouth, Car
mel and Turner being represented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

ern computations show that 'ne
of the shadow on that occasiV"
at least 100 miles north OF 'N' u
of Ninevah. Then comes the
celebrated Of all, the "Eeiip' j
Thales," so-called because 'na'
NOUS Greek philosopher prede"
occurrence, and when it did oc'~ :.
the 2sth Of May, 585 3. C., II -.
end to a great battle that was ID
fought by the Modes and the ~ -
and permanently Terminated ~
between them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Vernon r. Mijier

The many friends of Vernon r. Mil
Ter We're shocked to learn that he
died Of pneumonia on November q.
at Denver, Col. His age was % years.
Mr.. Miller made his home in Newport
until about four years ago when he
went west He is survived by his
father Fred E. Miller of Corinna, two
brothers. Fred E. Miller, Jr., of New
port and Ralph Miller of Dover. also
by sister, Glenys Miller of Atlantic
City N r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Bankruptcy Proceedings

Herbert r. Pinkham OF Winthrop
Frida~ filed voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in the Office Of the clerk
OF the United States District Court.
His liabilities amount to $1O2S41, all
unsecured. and he has assets valued
a. s15a. /. I. Carleton Of Winthrop
Is attorney for the petitioner.
Another voluntary petition is that
OF Arthur Worth of Waterville, a la
borer. who owes s 81, all unsecured.
and has no asset. G. w. Hussey Of
Watervilie Is attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

raethods of the Old World diplo-
mats. that he speaks for a united
America, which doesn't want to see
sclfishness supersede a spirit Of JUS
tice at the peace table, and is par
ticularly anxious that the sacrifices
America has made shall j. not have
teen made in vain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

Not while this generation rules will
Germans be permitted in England.
The British have felt the sting of
German treachery and few chances
may be had in coming years. for
hultur plots in British communities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

The earliest eclipse certainly iden-
tilted by means Of contemporary rec
ords is believed to be that which oc-
CURED at Babylon 1,070 years before
the Christian era The next notable
one was recorded at Ninevah on AS
syrian tablets 7s3 years B. c. Mod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

winch caused d
general rundown
condition with
headaches and
pains in my side.
My sister induced
me to try Lydia +.
Pinkham's Negeta-
BILE Compound. 1
found it helped me
very much and such
a splendid tonic
that ] am recon-
mending it to any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

Creel wirelesses for the President:
ARMED domination must cease.'
Better hang onto it until the ham,
stringing and hog-tieing of the Hun
is complete
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

The new secretary of the Treasury
Glass may be clear headed and all
that, but we can see through some of
the others, while some of EN- seem to
be of the ground variety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
BENJAMIN n. Mark

Benjamin Fl. Mark died at his home
in Dixmont, on Monday, Nov. %, at
the age of 70 years. He is survived
by his wife. who was able to care for
him to the last. and by one son.
George L. of Dixmont: also by a
daughter, Mrs. George L. Craig of
newport and by a granddaughter.
Miss Hilda Craig. also of Newport
He was q life long resident of Dix
mont. an honest. upright man. and q
KIND hearted neighbor. Flo was a vet
Gran of the Civil War, another soldier
who has answered the last roll call.
The regular meeting Of Penobscot
Pomona was held with Newport
grange Thursday. In spite of the
storm good number were present
The forenoon was devoted to the rs
ual business program, at noon an ex-
cei'ent dinner was served, and the
meeting was called together at an
early hour to listen to the afternoon
program: This consisted of singing
by grange. address by DR.. Thomas.
state superintendent. of schools, set
ting forth tho need Of the co-opera
ton of the community with the school
system and bringing to the minds the
vital Importance of regular attend
ance Of the pupils. and the active in
terest Of the citizens in the work OF
the school. The address was fol-
lowed by a vocal solo by c. f. Wass.
superintendent of Newport Corinna
district. 4 question relative to the
desira bility of the farmer producing
as much as possible of what is needed
for home use, and thus buying less
from the markets. was brought be-
fore the meeting and ably dis
cusse6. Mr.. Hoyt of Dexter gave a
reading, which was followed by vocal
solos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
The Crowded Shops

ri never saw a man so much sought
after as Percival is
Has Percival time for society,"
mo. He's a salesman in store"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

Earl Turner the youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. r. J. Turner. died of in
fiuenza at Manchester Saturday, Nov.
3d. The funeral was held at his faith
er's residence Tuesday at o'clock.
W. E. Overlook of Razorville officiat-
ing He was Is years old and is sur
vived by his parents, two brothers,
Ralph of Palermo and Carl of Man
chester. his twin sister Hazel and
two other sisters. Vergie and Viola.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Strange Sianifieanoes

THE Russian language is very COM
plicated." --~..-...
Yes" said Miss Cayenne: 'the whole
country seems amazed to find that the
letters I. W. w can be made to spell
'bolsheviki.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

The maid was vexed.
Il know said she. that am not the
first girl you loved-you make love so
beautifully"
"Oh, 1 learned that from watching
motion pictures said the quick-think-
ing young man.
"Whereupon the maiden was salts
fiedeFilm Fun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Concentration

What are your politics?"
Just now" replied Senator Sorghum.
thoughtfully, I'm anti-Hun and that 8
as far as I am permitting myself to
get"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Turner and
daughter Ruth of Manchester were
here to attend the funeral of his
brother Tuesday.
The school in this place is closed
for indefinite time on account Of in
f1uenza and the teacher Miss Mildred
Sennett has gone to her home in AL
bior. ----
Mrs. Alice NJ. Jones is teaching in
Liberty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

The shipping board has loaned the
steamer Lake Louise to the american
Fruit Co. to replace one Of their
steamers taken to carry foodstu6s to
France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Frivolous Suggestion

frivolous SUQ9estloh
What will be the first question dis
Guessed by our peace delegates when
they first get together?"
Dunno. Maybe it'll be, DO you know
anything that's good for seasickness?'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
PALERMO

Massachusetts Monday where he eX-
poets employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Light and Airy
Launch Out

You never know; what you can do
Till after you have tried.
And those who always eat boiled eggs
'--- y The Chef.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Railroads and Steamboats,
=
rfited States Railroad Adminishaho,

Nc. Hcftcr, EiUe.cr 1sasrai & Rae'old'
Coz rected to Nove,.be" II. 1915.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

similar troubles. Elsie G.
Lewis, 80 Vernon Ave. Brooklyn, n.
Y.
Such conditions as Mrs. Lewis suf-
fered from may be caused by a fall
or general weakened run down CON
dition of the system, and the most
successful remedy to restore strength
to muscles and tissue and bring about
normal healthy condition-has
proved to be this famous root and
herb medicine, Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound.
If you have disturbing symptoms
you do no. understand write Lydia f.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
The result of their 40 years expert
ence is at your service.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
MRS. LEWIS
OF BROOKLYN
Tell How She Was Made Well by
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound

Brooklyn, n. Y.,-"For one year l
was miserable from a displacement,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

wick. Rockiand. lewiston. Portland
Boston; I.o3 +. NJ. local. i.U6 f. NJ. lea
presS) Brunswick. Portland. Boston: 81
+. NJ. Hstlowell. Gardiner and SO. Gar
diner: l0.A7 +. NJ. Lewiston. Bath. Port
land. Boston. Sundays Alp and lO.ll A.
NJ. $40 and lu.41 +. NJ. Portland and
Boston.
John. Halifax. Sunday morning at IL
A. A.. does not connect beyond Bangor;
22o A. NJ for Waterville. Bangor. Bar
HarDor. Calais and &, q: A. points: $50
A. NJ. local to Belfast. Harmony. Ban
cor. Skowregan; l2ie p. NJ. for Ban.
gor. Bar Harbor Calais Eastport and
van;eboro; 20 r; NJ, Wa5ervilie
Bangor: Sundays la A. NJ. for Wafer
Vile and Bangor. $50 A; ~. for, Wat
erville. Skowhegan and Bangor: 3lO i.
NJ. for Bangor.
Trans leave Augusta for Hallowell,
Gardiner ano South Gardiner at 6l5,
336 A. Nj. 2.53. Sis. lO.47 4. NJ. Hal!owe;l
and Gardiner 'nlyi 400 T. NJ. Gardiner
only Alp A NJ. daily.
M L. HARRIS. Gen'l Pass. Agt.: D. C..
Douglass; Genl Mgr. Portland. Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

GOING " EST 7 4
Nj. except NJ gay 5.
Portland and Boston :.
els A. Nj, Harrington.
kockiand. Portland. Boo
ton. Montreal and Que
haN. @ 2k A NJ RIunS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

A new Glass in the cabinet specta
Gle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

Il see they are going to tax talking
machines"
Well, my dear. that probably won't
affect you; and, if it does. Ill cheerfully
pay the tax."-Louisyiile Courier-Jour-
nal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Maine GOSSIP
Perhaps

elizabeth Powers Merrill.)
Per APPS this you and l once lived
Fair goddesses on Olympus high;
And walked with stately naughty tread
Beneath the sunkissed, radiant sky
Perhaps. perhaps!
Perhaps we quaffed the nectar rich
And twined in garlandS roses rare:
" nile sweeter than all sounds of earth
Soft music bathed he ambient air:
Perhaps, pc 'Eaps!
Perhaps we watched Jove make The
thunder
And hurl the lightning down the sky
Causing commotion in the world
These strange, strange selves of you
and !!
Perhaps. perhaps.
Perhaps we sometimes walked below
Am ng the busy haunts of men;
For goddesseS were women too
AS we are now-so were we then!
Perhaps. perhaps.
Perhaps some door of our dull brain
May open on those scenes of yore:
For life goes on and even on:
And our souls live .forevermore
Perhaps, perhaps :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Perhaps, perhaps:

Navigation on the Penobscot river
closed for the season Of 1918 on Fri
day, Dec. 6. The steamer City Of
Bangor was held up at Winterport by
anchor ice, So she discharged freight
and returned to Boston. The last trip
of 1917 was made or Dec 10. the riv-
er closing on Dec. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

formal petition to the Legislature
has been prepared in accordance with
the expectation, asking that the town
of Grafton shall be annexed to the
town of Newry. This is signed by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

The firemen Of the Bath fire compan-
les are to have hats of different colors.
in order that the chief and other off,
Gals may more easily distinguish them.
The foremen and assistants will wear
white hats while the men of the four
companies will wear red, yellow, green
and black hats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

Martin l., Adams. out hunting near
Patten pond last week, had the start of
his life. states the Ellsworth American.
Separating from his hunting companion,
he picked out a warm spot in a clearing
and sat down to watch for game. He
had not been there long when he saw
fox, apparently unaware of his pres
ence, shifting along the ground. AS Mr.
Adams caught sight of the fox, the ami
NAL disappeared behind a knoll. While
waiting. with rifle poised, for the fox
to re-appear, something caused Mr.
Adams to turn. and there, only a few
feet from him, stood an immense wild
cat. staring at him. Mr.. Adams admits
that it took a start out Of him, and as
he swung around to fire at the cat, his
aim was not very careful At any rate
he missed, and both wild cat and fox
escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
JOG MORRILL, COMMANDO

KNIGHTS OF THE MAccAsss'Sll
Kennebec Tent No. Is. meets IN nj
cabees hall the former Eiks Nh
Monday Monday OF each month nom IA a, 49,
X. +. BEANE. Conl
WIN. +. CROSS, h "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

CANTON, AUGUSTA, NO. g. p d
teguia: Eleeti..s eve third Tu.sdl 4
5 o'clock. Tuesday. Dec. Il, nominate
and election of officers.
II. h, AUSTIN, Capt.
a. Il. DKUMMOND, Clert
DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
E. J. Roberts, d, D. 6
DENTISTRY
TELEPHONE CALL 5y;.W.
tl2.ylon- wed.tf
Augusta Lodge DIRECTORY

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. TAI, F.l1
NJ. Special communication at Mass,
Temple Tuesday evening. Dec. "A /
7.3O, Work in the f.. a. degree. All !
Journing brethren are corulally iHy,
to attend.
HAROLD ID. JENNINGS. WI
ALBERT NJ. PINGREE. SER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

JEPHThA ENCAMPMENT. NO. |
Meetings = 30 p. NJ every second a
fourth Tuesday. Dec. u. nomlnatcH
oIhuers. Royal Purple degree. ke.ra
mentS.
L. c. HUGHES, c. P.
q. y. PEASLEE. Scribt
The Springdale news., 1918-08-09
A INDIFFERENT WORLD.

It was four years ago today that the world war really began On the lst or August. 1914, the German Government ordered immediate mobilization of it's ar my and fleet, and three days later It cross ed the Belgian frontier and demanded the surrender of Lege. In effect century has passed by since then. It is not the same world that the sun looked down up- on on that bright day in August. It was a peaceful world then. For forty years the continent of Europe, except bit of it's southeastern corner, had been undls- turbed by war Russia had fought m Manchuria, Great Britain, France and Italy had conducted campaigns in Africa, and Spain in the West Indies, but the face of Europe, save for the eternal cockpit ot the Balkans, had not been touched by the iron finger of Mars. Then the kaiser raised his hand and all was changed. Eu- rope was turned into field of blood, and virtually all mankind was brought into direct or indirect contact participation III a war that has greatly altered the thought, the feeling and the course of hu- manity. Never since time began has the earth been so shaken; never has war as SuiIlcu SuCil lcI lUlc copCSeo IiOVSI iieso tiiS very existence of civilization been so threatened.
 It is different world today. Man. kind has had it's Gethsemane and it's Cal vary since August 1, 1914, and still 1t hangs upon the cross, pierced and bleed ing and anguished. It is not yet finished. On this anniversary of it's beginning the greatest battle of the war is being fought, a battle so tremendous and so fateful that our vocabulary furnishes no adequate terms for it. Locked in a titanic embrace million Germans struggle with per haps million of their foes. What is to be the outcome? Is this the end? Is 1t the beginning of the end? Or is it but another gaping and gushing wound in the side of humanity? No human being knows the answer The finish may be near it may be far, but whether near or far it is ours to fight on, with all our might and all our soul, until the task is rightly done.
 It will be finished, some time, and then will come resurrection. This blood is not shed in vain. This colossal sacri-
The Springdale news., 1918-08-09
NONE OF US BUSTED YET.

When I hear some folks eomplainin' Bout tn burdens they must bear Just to keep our soldiers fightin'
 In tn trenches lover there" Then I want to show a picture,
 One saw tn other day, Of little Belgian young'un
 An her granny, old an gray. Tn each face wuz fears an terror, Born of Teuton greed an lust, An I pledged my all to Freedom. If to give my all l must. Then new song woke within me, A refrain l can't forget: "We'll all go broke if we haf t'- But there's none of us busted yet.' None of us is facing hunger
 None need fear to seek his bed Lest demon in a Gotha
 Hurl bomb from overhead. Here we go along a-singin,
 Only now and then we sigh, An we never see soldier
 'Cept our own a-marchin' by. Folks, we'd ought to be so grateful To each fightin' Yankee boy That tn sacrifice of givin' Should be measured as joy. So let's do our part-full-hearted!- Smile an say without regret: .'WeIl all go broke if we haf t. But there's none of us busted yeti" William Herschell in the Indianapolis
 News.