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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

Eugene z. Pack1ord If this city
has purchased from Mrs. Alice Long
her farm n the town Of Monmouth
Il is one Of the his,arlc spots N
knnnehec county. The house was
erected IN I-99 In = the first session
in Maine o. the New England Meth
odIst conference was held n 1SOe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07
Stevens Haske.i

2 .ttsfieId frienus Will can with inter
esi ana pleasure of the marriage OF
Van N. Stevens. son OF Mr- and Mrs.
c. A. Stevens Of this town, anu MISS
Amelia a Haskell. daughter nf the late
louis 0. and Eta L. Haskell. which
occurred al the home OF MIR. anu Mrs.
Lafurest E. Graves al Springvale Sat
urtiay a Ternoon al 3 o clock. Rev. Fred
erck & Walker pastor of the church
OF the Messiah at Portland and for
mer pastor of the First CniversRlst
church HI PittHsisld. ufiiciasing. using
the double ring ceremony.
The bride WINS attended pv a close
friend. Miss Agnes Gardner Of Dennys-
vile. and the best man was Ernest I.
Eackett of Pittsfiaid. =
Mr.. Stevens has very enviable war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07
LOCAL NOTICE

Missina From State 9cifucl fer 6sr'e
Beruice Stevens. of Indian descent
age II years. medium height. STRAIGHT
binck hair. red ciieeks ana blue eyes
Communicates information tn suparln-
trudenf. Tel 1922, Augusta
urtTd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

Waiter H. Holmes, assistant man
ase' Oh the AndroscogE,n- Kennebec
street Railway, returned yesterday
10 resume his duties after passing a
two-weeks vacation. III Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

Miss Claire Fish. vino has been
employed as clerk n the store Of
Melville Smith 4 Son. finished her
duties Saturday. Miss Fish mas been
thinking Of returning 10 Colby col
lege. where if she decides tC go, she
will be a Sophomore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

Headrice Drake If this city. aged l.
years underwent surgical treatment
monday afternoon at the Augusta
General hospital. following an al
Tack Of appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

Cur Saint August n. .. Q. r, VII
install Ulcers al 80 clock this eve
ming Edmond Devon will be the in
a.ling officer A smoke talk will fol-
low the ceremony. All members are "a
uuested 70 ne present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

Mrs. Amelia Blair has returned %
ner home in HaIlUwen. after a week :
visit in the home Of her brother
George Butler and Mrs. Butler al
4neir home corner vt Main street and
Detroit avenue.
George A. Libby went TO Exeter
SATURDAY. fhr a visit in the nome OF
his daughter. Mrs. Gerald Ellis.
Charles Munroe of Doruhester-
Mass. is in tuwn the guest Of his un-
Uncle. Freeman Hubbard. for a few
days.
Mrs Linda Jordan returned 70 her
old home in Ocean Park Monday
morning after a visit in the home uf
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles z. Virkery on
Main street.
An automobile accident which was
considerable If a smash-ur,. LOOK
place Suntiay evening ar Eurd's cor
ner. which has been the scene of
many auto accidents The machine
was driven by Mr. Giles Of Bangor,
who escaped uninjured. but the three
ladies Of the party were injured. one
" them quite seriously. and was
taken to the Emerson Mcvet-v fuspi-
tai in export It was said tn be very
Cark and foggy Sunday night and
not being acquainted with the ruad.
which, makes a sharp curve at this
point, the machine left the rnad and
struck tree with disastrous results.
both tn those riding and the machine.
Large danger signs warn Of the curve
at this corner bur ii is snid that the
fog was 80 dense that they were I'M
noticed Sunday might. The car is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Eeroer1 Moore of MI. Vernon is a
paflenr at the Augusta General hos
pilal, where On Monday morning he
underwent surgical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

Leon y. Williams returned 70 his
nome In this city yesterday morning
a1ler passing Sarurcay and Sunday
WIN his brother IN Rumford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

The funeral of the late Ailst0n "
Dove will be held Wednesday, a. Il
A. NJ from the home. IS East Chest
/ nut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

Charles z Sewall. superintendent
IF schools AT Wiscasser and Z. Y. :.
Nash IF the same town were IN The
clry Yesterday On business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

Mrs Daisy Seekins has returned tn
her home in Pittsf?eid after VISITING
friends and relatives in this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

wife and one son. Ralph. The fu-
neral viii be held Wednesday HI ESQ
P NJ rom the late home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07
x. of >. District Convention

AT event that is being looked tar-
ward TO with a good deal Of pleasure
Is the convention Of the knights d
Pvrnias of lodges IF the IND district
winch will be held with Nlctory
Lodge. No. eS. OF Newport On Thurs
dav evening. Oct. 16. Many knights
from Pirtsieic have slgnitled theh
intention of going 70 Newport 70 al
tend this meeting. The rank OF kIilEht
will be conferred by Somerset lodge
nj Pittsfieid. The program for the
evening has been announced as roi-
lows:
Parade at p NJ. led by 4 Of r.
hand; music by L. IF P orchestra
vocal selections; school Of insrruc-
ton: comforting IF the rank OF
Knight: speeches will he made oT
Grand Chancellor Fred L Sylvester
of Auburn: G L. of z. & :. Edgar ).
Brown NJ waterville and others A
banquet will be served after the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07

SAID 10 belong to Ellsworth parties
by the name of Graves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-07
HAD ECZEMA AND
ACNE FOR YEARS
br FACE, Hands and Body. ltched
anc Burned. Cu...Cara Hsais.

NV tacs became aEecand With
|r-.,-a and acne with cxusad M
vesrs ID suffering thR I
shall never furEa- The
suptinn took fnr.n IN hls;-
|f te-s and pinpies and nv
faG. hands and eusire
r 7 body began to irritnse. Dur
W ing the MGR; the ezupR;nn
|bssan q i,ca and bum-
= thought ! would ~ cusicura.
! 70. -r!is: so ! purchased tive caires
1. Soap and one bnx Of Q:usraeut
huc aite- using them I was heaied."
Es,gnea Id. Prtin, a24 Warren st.,
6.cv- rzsil. MASS
Rev IL curic,-a Suap, Ointznert
ne -alcun 10 czre for yorr skin.
ko.r 2ae. 0intm.ns IS and SIC. T.i-uu
q sod throughout The wurir. Fo-
kar7r!s earh @-ee adt-cys S,stiessra ish.
C-,srr,es. Oeua. n. ai.sS-a. hrss."
C.itirur1 Snap sax~es ssrthu,st unx,..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
THE LATEST WATER COUCE

TNIfE Springfield Water Company's threat
to increase its rates for domestic con.
suners emphasizes anew the injustice OF
the anomaly by the operation of which
certain Philadelphia taxpayers entitled to
city water at city prices are denied that
right. Notwithstanding the Public Service
commission, private concerns controlling
mains in the suburbs have long enforced
a policy Of eXtortion and even under the
prospect Of check they can always buster
and intimidate.
But even assuming that their charges
were wholly fair, there is no excuse tor
conducting their enterprises in Philadcl.
phia County. There the municipal water
bureau should be the exclusive dispenser
Of water at rates proportionately the same
for all citizens. The unequal distribution
OF public privileges and public services is
an abuse which cannot he rectifed too
speedily.
The plan to purchase the water mains Of
a private company in Holmesburg for the
civ is sound and should be swiftly exc
cuted. But inequities will exist until the
city exercises its clear right to buy up all
the intrudlng plants. The prospect OF this
latest eouge calls for conclusive action,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

there. So we said, innocently enough. that
all the pawnshops Of our acquaintance are
closed on Sunday.
Well boss" said the person, I've got
a ring here found in hotel and want
TO sell II so l can get enough money to go
to Pittsburgh. It's fine ring. Just hold
it in your hand, boss. I've an idea you
would give me good value for IT,"
We looked at the ring and 1t seemed
fairly interesting a large gold masculine
ring, with a diamond Of startling proper.
tions.
IL guess that ring is worth a good deal
of money" said the person, but I've got
to get to Pittsburgh. I'll let you have 1t
for s25"
"Tve got friend who lost a ring very
like that in hotel the other day, 4
we said "and he has an idea some ony
helped him to lose it, It's fine you're golna
to Pittsburgh, because he's going therel
too. and you might meet him."
Well boss, | might have TO go farther
than Pittsburgh" said the agreeable indl-
vidual.
What we should have liked to do would
have been to accompany the person across
the bridge, pretending we wou d buy the
ring when we got home to our wallet, and
then introduce him to the first man In blue
we met. but we felt little handicapped by
the presence of the young relation.
I'm sorry" we said, but l don't wear
jewelry. But that friend Of mine who lost
a ring is just on the other side of the
bridge. Go on as you're going and you'u
meet him."
He set off in the opposite direction.
SOCRATES.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

populations; the demand that the Federal
Government release its stranglehold upon
private enterprise and withdraw its per-
sistent and repressive regulation OF every
commercial activity, cut down its over.
grown force Of official nonproduc"rs, re.
duce its appalling expenditures TO a normal
basis and save some Of the billions taken
from the people in the most drastic taxes
the world has ever known for use in
domestic works" and the plea for com
plete body Of humane legislation.
Phiadalphians will be particularly pleased
with his insis,cnce that this city get
square deal and "a larger measure of free
government by such clauses as his indorse.
ment Of charter revision, the return of
automobile license fees to the city for
,nl,oen Of streets, the improvement OF the
Delaware port and harhor, and an appro.
nriation for the Delaware River bridge
| project.
THAT his attitude on prohibition and
woman suffrage before election was not
mere e,ecttoneorng sham is proved by his
! emphatic statement that the Federal
amendments on both subjects should he
passed. the first at once and the other as
soon as submitted 10y Congress. His con.
cusion is a modest reference 10 his
cabinet" aud a quotation from Colonel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

find its way to the United States Su-
preme Court.
A verdict from this high tribunal,
whomever it may favor, should prove
salutary, for it is high time that cog
nizance were taken of disquieting tenden-
cies of misconception Of the very
texture of the American body polite. A
judicial fiat would clear the air, as it
has often done in the conflict in the past
between State and national sovereignty.
In former days, however, the problem
was much less confused than it is now
for the reason that, despite the extrava-
gance Of the States rights champions,
their constant activity resulted in a def
milton Of sides and gave unremitting
prominence to the whole theme. There
is danger today in the possibility that
the essential character of the whole
league of States, in which harmony has
been produced from their authority to
legislate for themselves on subjects
which concern themselves alone, may ac-
tually be altered without the public being
fully aware Of it.
Such a prodigious transformation took
place in the Roman state, which went
through the illusory motions of being a
republic long after the imperial power
was fully established. 1t is by the hind
sight of history that we know that the
republic fell with Caesar. The changes
were so subtle that the existence Of
new form of government under Augustus
was unsuspected.
The highly singular phase of the pres
ent situation lies in the fact that the
active oppressors of State self-determi-
nation are members Of a party which
formerly fervently espoused the doctrine
of State sef-determination. Being in
office, the Democratic party has devel-
opcd its potentiality in the direction Of
federalism Perhaps any other political
faction would have done likewise. The
viewpoint of jobholder is apt to vary
widely from the opinion he may have
held outside of office.
But whatever the cause. the Demo-
cratic and Republican parties for the
first time in their history seem to have
changed places on matter of principles.
Should the cleavage widen and become
more distinct, the next national election
may produce an altogether novel lineup
of political PHILOSOPHERS. 1t would be
beneficial for the country to face the
issue clearly, to cease cropping in the fog
inevitably created by the abnormal war
conditions and since then more peri
lously intensified. Seraphically reform
ing the world and behaving like Mrs.
Jcllyby at home is part which the
American republic cannot safely con-
tinue playing.
Supposedly, we enjoy the faculty Of
| turning our gaze "home to the instant
need of things" The necessity of apply
ing it to matter which concerns the
vital structure of the nation and the
whole workable theory on which it was
founded is Immediately imperative.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
A Case of Desertion?

COMMUTERS are hardy race, but
" many of them must have been dis
mayed at the recent rumor that the
Mayor our most distinguished official
suburbanite, is to move in town for the
blizzard season. The report as printed Of
fered three reasons for His Honor's ur.
banization. First it is impossible to get
servants in Genside: second, the Mayor
yearns TO be near the hotels and theatres
and, third. he wants to be hard by his
lawyer. There was no suggestion that lie
wants to be nearer his job.
Now it would lead us too far atield to
discuss which of these considerations II
any. may be the Mayors prime motive for
planning stay in town, If he does so
plan. Possibly each one contributes It's
| own delicate impulse 70 the distinguished
| immigrant.
Rut what will be the effect on the
morale Of the committing clan? Would 1t
| be fair for the Commuter MaXimus' 10
| whom all others along the Cinder ana
| Bloodshot look for precept and example
| 70 desert the colors just at the onset OF
| tho hitter weeks? Now is the time when
| suburban esprit de corps needs rallying.
The next sixty days bring winters Great
Push. Furnaces develop sudden lethargy.
Mines freeze, the morning milk bottle has
10 be placed in a pot of hot water TO
,haw, wives in Mandrake Park and Mara
,hor wait desolately for husbands while
the SIS is stalled in drift. Every tenn
| pered veteran, however faces the ordeai
| with the eXultation that "a brave man
! feels in meeting foeman worthy or MS
coal The arctics and gum boots a'e
readv in the hall cupboard. The snow
shovel and the oldest broom are standing
by the cellar stairs. The oil stove IS
trimmed and filled against midnight Hlsils
IN the back kitchen, which dixie all back
lItchens) faces north and too naked!y eN
poses its plumbing to the nipping' eager
air. An evening trip 10 town for dinner
and theatre becomes a gallant foray, an
epical adventure triumph of spirit over
matter,
And now, as the Zero Hour approaches
and the stout battalions of the suburbs
man the very trenches Of winter, 1t is dis
p,avinp to hear that their commander'in
chief may desert them to revel in hotels
and theatres, to carnival among hat
check banditti in steam heated loboies. !
is hlaHBtllllb pAc" -
dug themselves in on many rural hill
top. and with backs to the steam pipe
have said TO Winter what Colonel White
sev said to the Germans, Would it b
fair Mr. Mayor"
II is not unnatural that the Nase
should go out wood-chopping every day
70 We were in his shoes we would ais
have a keen desire TO touch wood.
The Oplimist
I Each time that l purchase these films
Isle hose,
$ Which are almost Immediately pierced b
; my toes,
This sole consolation ! humbly repeat,
y It's good we've not toes on both ends {
!. our feet.
z We might have had toes on our elbow
Y and knees,
e Been sprinkled with toes like the branch'
OF trees
:. So a thanks to the monkey I hereby pr,
Who started the fashion Of only ten toe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

THE NEW GOVERNORS ADDRESS


GOVERNOR SPROUTS inaugural ad-
dress, printed in fun on another page
of this issue. is q statesmanlike document
deserving perusal by every person who
wishes to understand what kind of man
now occupies the highest post of honor in
our Commonwealth.
While there will be some TO take excep-
ton a points. the message as whole can
be commended for its avoidance OF the
usual amiable, patitudinous and vague out.
givings on such occasions. The new Gov.
ernor knew what he wanted to say and
said it, positively and definitely The
speech is long, but the most severe blue
penciler would find It hard 10 cut. 1t is
meaty, carefully reasoned and touches
every vital question before the people OF
the State. Best of all, it shows clearly
the results of the Governors long services
in the Legislature. He knows his job
and will need no boss TO guide his steps. He
can think for himself
To discuss adequately every topic han
died in this admirable address would re-
quire as much space as the original. But
there are points worth emphasis
What the Governor says about the
method Of combating the menace of Bolshe
vism in this country is pithy. The antidote
of good public administration, generous
justice, backed by an alert, forceful and
God.fearing public sentiment" will serve
for most popular ills as we'll as this Social
infection" from Russia.
We like his manly way of drawing the
line between the executive and legislative
departments and his promise to respect the
rights and responsibilities Of the legs-
lators. Imagine some recent executives in
this country frankly declaring to the legls-
lative bodies affiliated with them: 1T was
never intended that the political power OF
the executive should be used to control
legislation or 10 influence or dominate
political action" What viii the petty
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work together in entire confidence TO per
form our solemn duties. with no masters tC
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have trusted us so completely" Shades o
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
THE CHAFFING DISH
We Doubt Your Sincerity

Dear Socrates -- After watching that
ponderous frock coat march up Broad
street with Hon. William S. Ware inside
it I just couldn't help saying to myself,
The Frock Of Gibraltar" l don't know
why these things occur to me- Is there
anything that can be done about 1t?
FATHER OF SEVEN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
On the Walnut Street Bridge

We were walking across the Walnut
street bridge the other afternoon, ac-
companied by a young relation very
young, not much over two years oldl. when
We We're accosted by a person of uncertain
demeanor, who asked If we knew of a
pawnshop that would be open on Sunday
Now, William j. Burns or Ashton Kirk
would have known right away what was
coming, but we are still a little strange to
the Walnut street bridge and did not know
what entertaining adventures may be met
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Thoughts on the Peace Conference

II We were running the Peace Confer
ence we would borrow monthod baby
and put it in its bassinet in the room where
the sessions are held. Each delegate as
he passed in TO each meeting would be re-
qured to pass the hassinet and look at
the child. On the BLANKETS he would see a
sign.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

With due recognition of the fact that
both Italians and Jugo-Slavs are very much
in earnest and have much to justify treir
individual opinions. the Peace Conference
will proceed TO give them just what is good
for them
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
FEDERAL ENCROACHME\T ON
THE POWER OF THE STATES

| FEDERAL ENCROACHMt\l On
THE POWER OF THE STATES
Wa,hinston's Dcia,on Is Importing the
Whole Admirably Balanced structure on
Which the American Nation Was Founded
MRS. JELLYBY, immortalized in the
A'1 pages of BLEAK House. was an eX-
ceedingy Jealous reformer, so intent on
redeeming the unfortunate African ma
tives of Borrioboola- Cha that her own
household became a perfect synonym for
| chaos. The excellent principles which
! she sought to inculcate abroad were re-
| pudiated at homo.
A great beligercnt in world war
| proclaimed and fought for the liberaliz-
| ing principle of self-determination and
| the rights of small sovereign entities,
| yet meanwhile within its own boundaries
that much-lauded political philosophy
was more traduced than it had been for
| generations
The United States of America in the
role of Mrs. Jellyby is not an engaging
spectacle. 1t would be pleasant to be-
lieve that certain ideals which we have
been championing for others have been
stimulated among ourselves. But the
| facts are otherwise.
In great emergency patriotism
rightly dictated that even radical dis
location of the constitutional balance be-
tween the sovereign States and the
national government of the federalZed
|
tolerated. The war powers of Washing
ton were naturally susceptible of the
widest Interpretation. The result has
been a persistent process Of centraliza-
ton distinctly at variance with the sound
concept that powers not specifically dele
gated by law to the Federal government
should be enjoyed by the various Com
monweaths.
To have asserted these rights in war
times might seriously have crippled the
imperative need Of unified action. But
0uiescencc under the new order of peace
is in fiat contradiction Of the admirably
balanced original structure of the Ameri-
can republic. We shall be Jellybys. in
deed. if self-dctermnation in the COM
munity of States is forgotten in the
midst of our enthusiastic support of it
for other lands.
How far we have Travelled along the
course Of Capitalization is obvious in the
passage of the dry amendment, the
teIephone and cable seizures, the CAM
r,;pn for a national suffrage law. the
hints Of national health insurance. old
,ro uensior. and q pIethora Of pro-
no.orl r,okiro. for -he ascendancv Of
v.o.,i,,,,or over penrsvlvania. New
y-o,l, cr california and -be reduction Of
.b,,a .ovoroicr o,,4i+ios and thoi. sisters
70 Tho sr,tYy of rroncb "denartements. ."
Tho srcros+ed and accomplished re-.
so,.,,, Wa no and N many cases are
.,oro,o,b,,. ,,rai.avyor-by. II IS tho ma
.af,cr,, crrorci,,o them which : oues.
,torahio Most Of them are actually
- .r.,,.., ,.,r,.. .,o dras,fc measure of
r. ..,,,1,-f.,,,, .l,o Constitution no adontod
NJ. ,,,,,r ,,o have st,ared fron the
q ,,..,i.,.., r,.,,.f,,ro. og ronubIir cs
Ill. ,,,,,,l,...fr, fr l,is,o.,. inv its ,,..,
,.,,.''s,,,,,n. ~, ,f,,r,, and i,s annI.catior
,,,a 80 .r..,,.I 9r,odon % III,
,,,,,a,.r,,.. ~. a., ,,.o, f.. inns c>.c,,
t rr;sad
'
? \ particular instance Of how sweep
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

One tenth of the land of Pennsylvania
is producing nothing, says Clifford Pinchot.
Such being the case. there ought to be no
trouble about finding work for returning SOL
diers.