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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
MUCH OF SIGNIFICANCE

There is much of significance in the
remarks of Prince Iyesate Tokugawa,
one of the Japanese delegates to the
Conference, made at the Church of
the Covenant in Washington, Sunday.
II he was moved to say these things
by a wish to please his audience, it is
significant that he should think the
audience responsive to such senti-
ment. If he spoke out of his convic-
tons then his words have even more
of significance.
1.-THE task of the conference Is re-
ligious," said the prince. II think
can say this without irreverence, be-
cause this conference Is organized
upon an exalted plane and is animat-
cd by high ideals. In this enlight-
ened age diplomacy should purge it.
self of Machiavellism, and interna-
tional politics should be lifted above
sclfshness and greed"
He mentioned the prayer meeting
held at Brookline, Mass, ninety three
years ago, which started a collection
CT 5000 to launch the Christian move
mnt in Japan. Today, he said, there
are more than a million Christians in
that country.
He declared that the policy of mil
itary aggression and rivalry is now
gone and in place of it is come new
spirit of international good will and
cooperation. He said Japan is ready
to walk abreast with the progress of
the world.
There are reasons for regarding
these conclusions optimistic, but it is
not a time to brood over skepticism.
We are offering to take Japan at her
word. We assume that her represen-
tatives at the conference are seeking
what we are seeking, peace on earth
and good will among men. We are
agreeable to a settlement of the zap
controversy in q way to mollify any
hurts to the japanese pride. Our at
titude throughout is to impose conf
dence in the government of Japan
which we impose in that of England
or any other country. No color line
is drawn at the American Conference.
If Japan is not responsive to this the
future of our relations will be seri-
ously clouded. We hope Prince Tok-
ugawa spoke not only from his heart
but also advisedly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
AN OLD TIME EUlOGY

In view of some of the discussion
which has arisen of late respecting
the character of the early New Eng
landers and the doubts expressed
whether they really were as good as
tradition would have us believe, 1t is
refreshing to turn to "The Universal
Traveller" by Charles Goodrich and
published at Hartford in 1897 by
Garfield & Robins.
Therein we find that: "The charac-
ter of the inhabitants of New Eng
land is not little marked. Their in
pie, as body, have enjoyed so many
means of mental culture and i'm
provement or have made so good use
of them. In no country is more
money expended for the instruction
of the entire population, or to greater
effect" 1.-The morality and piety of
the people of New England have been
visible throughout their history" and
Goodrich quotes as the words Of a
traveller, "a person must never leave
New England who would preserve his
morals"
One may be permitted to suspect
that this esteemed work was sold by
subscription and that matters con-
tributory to its success were not over
looked. With regard to the women of
New England we read: "a universal
sweetness and gentleness, blended
with sprightly energy, is their most
predominant characteristic" The
ladies did not possess the suffrage
then but the desirability of having
their good will was surely appreciat-
ed by the makers Of books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
of the other members of the family the
service was nriyoto npc

of the other members of the family the
service was private ono.
Few people who have lived in Troy
will be more missed than Mrs. stevens.
Her personality was so charming that
all who knew her loved her, and she
had gifts that would have adorned any
social circle. Her temperament was
that of poet and was often expressed
in musical and beautiful verse. Her
poems have been printed for wears in
local papers and some of them have
titled Poets of Maine" she has a
Place and some of her writings are
preserved. Her religious tempora-
ment and belief are shown clearly In
her writings, though she was not one
who spoke freely of her inmost
thoughts and feelings One OF those
TOO rare ones who dislike to think or
speak evil of anyone, her loving spirit
mad more influence than she or her
friends realized. She was always ac-
lively interested in the work of the
church and Sunday school and help
lul member of the Ladies' Aid and
Sunshine societies. 1t has been
grief to her In her later years that sh"
mas been unable to often att md any
public service. but to the last she was
pusS with her household affairs. and
as keenly interested as ever in OUTSIDE
anairs. All her home friends and
many others. some widely scattered
feel it privilege to have known her.
ana arc grateful that her life was
spared for so many years Of useful
ncss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
TROY


Sarah j.. wife of Augustus Stevens,
died at her home in Troy December !.
at the age of So years and ) months
after an illness of about a week with
pneumonia.
MIS- stevens was the daughter OF
BENJAMIN Dyer and Eliza Chase of
Unity. Her married life of over ca
years was all spent at the old steven.
homestead at Troy Center. Her bus.
band and three children survive her
Mile. who re mains in the bcmc ~,
Eugene OF belfast, who had the priv:-
ese OF caring for her in her illness,
ana pr. George L. OF Stockton Springs
now In Georgetown. Fla. for the win.
Ter. The funeral was held at the HON.
december ., conducted by Rev. Maber
whitney. On account Of the illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
CORNVILLE

Wcsserunsctt Grange held Its usual
meeting the evening of Saturday. Dec.
TO- Tho first and second degrees were
given and the following officers were
chosen: Master. Fred Mcclure: over
seer, Walter Bowman: lecturer. Carrie
French: chaplain. Emma Smith; stew
ard, Ralph Yorke: treasurer. Wallace
Tracy; secretary, Herbert Blackwell:
assistant secretary. George Fogg; lady
assistant steward. Helen Hofcy; Ceres.
Pearl Mcclure; Flora. Bessie Laytor;
Pomona. Bertha Tracy; gate keeper,
Frank Rogers; executive committee,
G. r. French. The following program
was given: Piano solo. THE Thunder
Storm in the Mountains illustrated:
tableau 1T is no Use to Cry Over Spill,
Milk" Ralph Yorkc and Winnefred
Gardner; reading. Emma Smith play.
There is Many a Slip Twixt the Cup
and tho Lip" Bertha Tracy. Otto
Flewelling, Fred Mcclure, Sva Pear
son, Frank Rogers; violin sole. Ralph
Yorke: monologue, Jerusalem" Car
RE French; tableau. Listeners Heay
No Good of Themselves" Helen Hofey.
Bertha Tracy: song. Winnefred Gard
ner. The next meeting will be Christ
mas eve. Wesserunsett Grange is
very proud of unique chair manu-
featured and presented by Carol judi
kins. a mcmbcE of the Grange
Mrs. Fannie Hall is quite III. Miss
Belle Butterfield, Mrs. Halls sister, is
caring for her.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Palmer have
closed their farm home for the winter
and moved to Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
PECULIAR PROCEDURE

Holding that an agent is not re-
sponsible for the acts of his principal
Recorder Sidney st. f. ThaXter dis
charged yesterday in the Municipal
court Louste T. Asanjo, who accord
ing to testimony had been hired by
two federal prohibition officers to
purchase quart of whiskey. The ar
rangement to procure the whiskey is
alleged to have been made in the res
taurant of Mrs. Ethel Rappaport at
233 Fore street and Mrs. Rappaport at
was arraigned yesterday on an I'M
lawful possession charge in Connec-
ton with the same bottle Of firewater
which furnished the basis of the ille-
gal transportation charge against
Asanjo. She, too, was found not
guilty.
Miller and a fellow prohibition Off
Ger testified to having gone into the
Rappaport restaurant and bargained
for the purchase of some liquor.
Asanjo was summoned and Mrs. Rap
paport was to get 81 as a commits
sion. Asanjo went away and re-
turned shortly with the whiskey. Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
Believe Senate
Opposition Will Not Be
Strong Against Pact
(By Mark Sullivan)

National Political Correspondent OF
the Now York Evening Pest
Washington, December 10. - Your
correspondent is familiar with tho
views of the more important of the So
called irreconcilablc Senators. 1t is
not likely that there will be formidable
opposition in the Senate to the four
Power treaty adopted on Saturday at
the arms conference. At tn same
time, it is apparent that the irrccoil-
cilables would like to defer judgment.
and would prefer not to go on record
until after The other treaties come oyit
Of the conference. They regard the
conference as unit. and would prefer.
if circumstances permitted, 10 pass
Judgment and take action on its re-
suits as a whole.
1t is probable now that as many as
three addtio nal treaties will como out
of the conference in rapid succession.
One will deal with the naval ratio and
another viii deal with China. a third
subject is naval bases in the Pacific.
Obviously, a naval ratio which is salts
factory as lorg as naval bases remain
where they now are would not be sat
isfactory i, new naval bases were
erected. for example, by the United
States close to Japan. This subject
may be treated in separate treaty, or
it may be attached to the naval ratio
treaty. There are other minor sub
jects which may form the basis Of
treaties.
1t is apparent that there were two
reasons for bringing out the Pacific
islands treaty first. One was that it
This was the real purpose of the
agreement. Under the terms of the
old compact between Japan and Great
Britain neither country could termi-
nate the alliance except upon year =
notice. The present treaty terminates
it without the loss of that time and
upon a basis agreeable to both coun-
tries. 1t was necessary to get the
Anglo-Japanese alliance out of the
way before final action could be taken
either on the naval ration or on China.
A $50 ratio wopld not really be n
5-5-S ratio as long az the alliance be-
tween Japan and Great Britain conti..-
ued. 1t would be SIS ratio.
The other reason for introducing the
present treaty first was an essential
part of the tactics which have domi-
mated the whole conference. 1t was
an experiment fin getting the nations
to march in step. This was tie east
est field in which agreement could be
reached. and one successful expert
mcnt in harmony makes the next one
easier. Moreover, there are certain
principles involved in the Pacific
islands treaty which would have been
more difficult to introduce in the later
treaties. The agreement upon these
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
The Newspaper

burlington, IN. j. Enterprise)
There are some people who take the
view that a newspaper is a garbage
bucket into which anything may be
dumped. Mistake No. /. There are
some people who think that a news
paper is published only to serve their
selfish interest and throw the har-
pooh into the other fellow. Mistake
No. 2. There are some people who
think that newspaper should print
what is obviously advertising matter
without a single cent of compensa-
ton. Mistake No. 3. There arc many
other similar mistakes with regard to
the publication of a newspaper, but
these will answer for the moment.
A newspaper is not duty bound to
print anything that it doesn't want to
print. There is no rule that requires
it to print something of absolutely no
news value just because somebody
wants it printed. 1t is not obliged to
cffusively laud some person where
laudation is not earned, nor to lam
haste some individual whose adverse
criticism is not deserved. 1t is not
printed for the purpose Of satisfying
selfish motives. There is not the re-
hottest reason why 1t should give
away it's space to somebody who is
running something for monetary ben
eft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
Maine Club Work
in Federation Book

Maine, The Pine Tree State" is
the title of an article in the General
Federation News Supplement, writ
ten by Mrs. Frank Gibson, president
of the Rhode Island Federation. She
summarizes the work done by the
Federations in Maine, New Hamp-
shire. Vermont, Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island and Conpecticut. In
regard to Names work she has the
following to say:
The Maine State Federation Is zeal
ously carrying on the work of it's
departments which correspond with
those of the General Federation.
Six years ago the Maine club wo-
men did what no other State Fedora
ton had done, namely-published a
book of stories written by it's club
women. Maine in History and Ro-
nance" is the name OF the book.
The following year another book was
written called THE Trail of the
Maine Pioneer" AS result of these
achievements new club was formed,
the Maine Writer'S Research club.
which Immediately Joined the FEEDER
alton. Last year this club wrote and
published the book Maine My State
which was accepted by DR.. A. Q.
Thomas, State superintendent Of
schools as the school reader for the
7th and sth Grades in the State. This
year the club Is planning to write a
companion book, Famous Men and
Women of Maine"
Also in the same issue Is the fol-
lowing under the heading state
Library Facilities for Club Women
A letter from the Maine library
commission says: We offer to won-
en- who live in communities where
there are no libraries Special librar-
les and Travelling libraries. single
volumes, and we offer assistance by
correspondence and suggestions as to
club programs when needed. Have
special libraries made up to suit the
programs for the year. The club is
responsible for distribution and care
of books. The only charge Is for ex-
press" Headquarters placed on mall
ing list.
State University Extension Service
Department of Home Economics
deals with all phases Of home max
ing. A letter from the department
says: 1T has not rendered assist
ance to club women in making club
programs as such assistance has not
been requested. 1t has not loaned
material for writing. Such help
would be given if requests for it werf
made" Headquarters added to mair
ing list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
LARONE

bad chimney fire at Howard Buzz
zeifs on the evening of Dccamber
caught in two different places on the
roof OF the main house but owing 10
prompt work by Mr.. Buzzell anita few
heighoors very little damage was done
although it was close call.
six below zero on Friday morning,
Dec. Q. was the coolest yet and re-
hinder that winter has not forgotten
us.
y. H. Stevens and son. Morl. oil
smithheld were callers In town on
Sunday last.
Inc crows are sti!l with us ard talk
ing Of an open winter. Wonder if they
know.
automobiles are still on tie road
ana very little snow for sleiShing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA ron

Bangor, tl.24 a. M. $40 a. M. i233 q NJ;
$500 a. m. 1888 a. m. r. IS p, m, 1921 m.
f7.40 D. m.
b. & A. Pts. II 24a. m. Il. 80 am. i9S3a
Bar Harbor Asl 40a.m.. Y .33 am, 1888 a.m
t725 p m. *lo.4Sp m
Belfast B5.00 a. m, 1888 m, t2.5Sp m.
Boston s3 IL m. t6.l5a m. t95sa m. 70 80
a. M. 70 BOP m. S3.34p m. *104Sp.m.
Calais 70 80 m. 10 33 a m.
Dover Foxcroft, B5,O0 a. m. t2.5S p. m.
Gardiner. s3l7a al m, IS Is a. m, t9.3S a. m:
1859 a. m. $50 p. m, 1884 p M. 15.l5 p. M,
Il. Is D. M. +l0.4S p, m.
Hallowcll TO- Is a. m. t0.3S a. M. 1889 a. m.
1880 p m. 1894 p. m. 10. 10 p. m. Il 70 p. m.
Nio4Sp. m.
Harmony. B5.O0 a. m. t2.5S p. m.
Lewiston i6.l5 a. m. 1888 a. m. 1883 q. H.;
t3 80 D M, 40 As p. m.
New York H. 30 D. M. 1884 Pr
Portland, 80 II m. rs 15a. M. t9.3S a. m, 80
am, 10 80 D m So "a IN. Y 25 pm. SO As pm
Rockland vs. Is a. M. 1888 a. m.
Skowhcgan. B5.0Oa m. - 33 a m. t2.5S D. m.
So. Gardiner to- 15a M. 1855 a. m. 50 SO an
1880 p m. 1884 p m. Is. Is p. m. tvs p M.
s104S m.
St. John tl.24am.
. WatervilIe. tl.24 a m. 81 40 a. m. t2 SO am
$500 a. M. 1888 a m. f25S p NJ. s. II .. m,
i7.4Op.m m. SDaily except Monday
*Daily. tDaily, except Sunday sSunday only.
A Discontinued after October 23rd
B Except Sunday and Monday
DC. DOUGLASS. NJ. L. HARRIS.
9-25-21 V.P, & Gen1 Mgr. Cenl Passenger Ast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
GEN. EDWARDS TO
VISIT LEWISTON

Lewiston, Me-, Dec. 1.-THE forum
committee of the Lewiston Chamber
of Commerce announces that Gen.
Clarence r. Edwards. commanding
the 1st Corps area, and former COM
mander of the 26th Division in France
will be the guest Of the Chamber at
it's next meeting in January when it
will observe National Guard Night"
Invitations will also be sent to Gov.
Baxter, Senator Bert M. Fernald,
Congressman White and Col. H. M.
Bigelow on the Sd Infantry National
Guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
Escaped Suffocation
In Burning Home

ncaly and family escaped death from
suffocation when his hired man drove
into the yard late Sunday night. no.
ticcd smoke emerging from the roof
around the chimney and aroused the
sleeping occupants of the dwelling.
Water from a nearby hydrant was
turned on and the house, 100 years
old, was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14

One authority states that, whereas
there was 713 board feet of timber
production In this country in 1910, 621
feet in 1920. at this rate in 1910 the
production could only be 17s feet per
capita. This is worthy of attention,
also that there viii be other changes
before 1940; Just what none OF us
know. Tho duty of protecting our
forests according to the best informa-
lion we have is an important one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14

walking from here to Thomaston and
back. One who has passed his S0th
birthday va will refrain from naming
GO. Another man, although not in this
class, celebrated the day of his becom-
ing grandfather by standing on his
head. We certainly are proud of our
men and women who are we'll past the
four score years and the "grasshopper
has not become burden"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
nc Rsdemptien Of Detty

Mother hao to reprove Betty Tor
some rudeness to grandmother, anu
said gravely:
Betty, / want you to understand
that your gran'ma il my mother; 50
you must obey her just as you would
me-"
But Betty did not mend her ways.
Wills clashed. and gran'Ma welded =
firm, old-fashioned hand.
Betty ned sobbing to her mother.
"Oh, mother. mother! I amt a
going to fool with your mother no
more."-Everybody's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
Our Hired Man
(Roston CJcbnl

Cardinal Logue says he does not
regard the United States as Repub-
lie, at least in the ordinary sense of
the world, because an American Pres
ident has far more power than any
ruler ever had in old Europe, except
the Car of Russia. Yet over here,
the President is regarded as the Ma
tons hired man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14

sets seemed to mingie with sunrises.
The air grew thick with the per-
fume of "the lily upon lily that GER
laced the seas" The South Sea
school of literature has reason to be
proud of the new minstrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
Impending Unemployment.

Gay f. House in Public Ledger)
Elsewhere in this newspaper SYM
pathy has been expressed for the
professional "Irish," who seem to be
in danger of losing their meal tickets.
The impending unemployment is more
The professional War-With- Japan
statesman is facing ten years of idle
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14

Some Philippine bank officials have
made of with the bank money. That
ought to end the contention that the
islands are not Americanized.-Was
lngton Post.
But have they been caught and
convicted?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
was one Garter Shy

Pardon me-" said . young man as
he entered a local shoe store the other
evening, "bu. could trouble you for
my garter?"
Your garter!" exclaimed the clerk
in surprise.
YES, my garter" replied the young
man, that lavender one on that leg in
your show window"
The customer had purchased a pair
of garters at the store-or he thought
he had. When he opened the package
at home there was only one garter in
the box. The man knew the store did
not cater to one-legsed customers and
so returned. when the mystery was
cleared. One Of the garters had been
used in the window trim.-Rockland
Independent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14

After all, DR.. Lorenz. II he remains
in America, will find warm hearts as
we'll as cold shoulders.-Boston Tran
script.
Luckily we are not all jealous sur
Eeona
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14

Bangor Republicans got out more
than two votes for one of the Demo-
Gratis and called the work a Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
E. J. Roberts, D. d. S.
DENTISTRY
TELEPHONE CALL 597-w

principles in the present treaty make
it easier to press them in future trea-
tics.
No responsible person in Washington
has any anticipation. other than a COM
pletely successful outcome for the con-
ference. The most difficult problem is
China. but even in that field much
more progress has been made than is
commonly realized.
Copyright. 1921. by n. Y. Evening
Post, Inc.)
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The Farm Of To-day

Did you learn to milk the COW while
Won were in the country, Mazie?"
mo: but 1 learned how to appreciate
the old masters and run six-cylinder
omobile"-Fremont Messenger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14

In the role of Santa Claus eX-
traordinary and plenipotentiary note
! Uncle Sam distributing self denying
compacts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
Maine GOSSIP
If You've Bought-Buy Again
Help a child to happy health
Help l,eart to heal
Spend bit from all your wealth
Buy Il Christmas Seal;
Buy HUNDRED.

Intentional burning of an automo-
bile Monday at Portland was one step
toward carrying out provisions of the
will of Miss Mary J. f. Clapp, at the
time of her death few months ago,
owner of the car, the spacious family
mansion at Congress and Elm streets,
and great store of heirlooms and
relics. Tie family coach. at least 100
years old, the bed in which Her father
died, a mahogany four-post contriv-
ance of exquisite design, and other
articles of furniture were similarly
doomed according to provisions of
the will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14

Rinx-They say the Jones baby is
wonder.
Jinx-Yes, understand he's howl
ing success.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
Cut 2Atea

"Please, ma'am, give 4 poor blind
man dime"
why. you're only blind in one eyer!
"Well. make it 4 nickel then. Hal
ward Lampoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14
Light and Airy


The young man played for = heart.
The maid for a diamond played,
The old man came down with CLUB.
And the sexton used SPADE.
The Willistonian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14

Unofficial estimates of the sardine
pack on the coast of Maine for 1921
give the figures 100000 cases, said
to be about one-half the pack of last
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-14

A lobster weighing 211s pounds
was recently caught by a scallor
fisherman in East Bay. Cobscook riv.
err, Washington county.