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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
COMING EVENTS

Nov. 1-Republican mayorality can
vass. Old Town
Nov. Budget hearing. State Budget
committee, Pressure Isle.
Nov. 3-State Budget committee hear
ing, Bangor.
Nov. 4-PTesidential election.
Nov 4-U. S. District Court, Bangor.
Civil Term, Portland
Nov. 4-Penobscot Superior Court,
civil term, Bangor.
Nov, 5-s-State Budget committee
hearing, Augusta
Nov. West Point Examinations. Au-
susta.
Nov. state Budget committee hear
ing Portland.
Nov. s-Kennebec Bows and Girls
Clubs annual meeting. Readfeld.
Gray's hall.
Nov. l1-Armistice day.
Nov; 11-,Dedication state Memorial
tablet, kittery.
Nov. ll-Masonic School Of Instruc-
Nov. 11-kennebec Superior and civil
term, Waterville.
Nov. 1f-Armistice day, Kittery. dedi-
cation If the memorial 70 the sail
Nov. 11-i3-Eiehth annual convention.
Hall of Representatives. Augusta.
Nov. 11-27-Red Cross roll call,
Nov. l4-Dedication Colby college
chapel. Waterville
Nov. 14-16-Y. VI. c. Student con-
ference. WaterviI1e
Nov. 15-Bovs and Girls' Agricultural
clubs, Penohscot county, Chamber Of
Commerce, Bangor
Nov. 11-2s-American Education week
Nov. ls-1e-20-Annual exhibitions Of
Maine Dairymens Association. Maine
Creamerymens Association, Maine
Seed improvement Association and
Maine Pathological Society at new
armory- Lewiston
Nov. 22-26-Maine Ea8o show. Fail
mouth.
Nov. 27-Thankseivinr day.
Dec. s-Municipal election. Augusta.
Dec. 9-1s-Maine State Grange. Port
land.
Dec, 2i-Poultry show. Frecport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Tha Yankee Patriot Ssya
claw and Libertyp

claw and Liberty(
Yes! ! reckon the farmer hez he'd
considerable had luck OWN tc the
general cussedneSs of people
generally. but, Mercy Sakes. that
amt goin' to make him traitor nor
a fool
Most farmers are of pioneer breed
and can take knocks without whin-
in, so long ez they heZ prospects,
sooner or later-of harvestin' a crop
Political troubles amt in it with the
ruCtions that come with contrary
wind and weather.
Farmers who know what natur
does for <he man who sticks by
through flood and famine amt goin'
to lose their heads and blow up the
Constitooshun Jest because their
political plans are slow in comm to
rOoSt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Colonial Ordinance Grants
No Right to Hunt
To the Editor of the

10 the Editor of the
kennebec Journal:
Governor Baxter in his recent at
tacks on the Great Northern Paper
Companys policy says that the
Coionlai Ordinance grants to the
lands. Commissioner Parsons, in a
public statement. says the same.
ms is puzzling to a lawyer whose
love Tor the woods has led MIN TO
study the laws relating to them a
little.
The Colonial Ordinance does not
grant the right to hunt or camp or
nu1id hres on anybodys land. 1t
never did. 1t has nothing to do
with hunting on land. The section
OF II which has been quoted in the
PRESS does grant the right to 60 over
ahothers land TO a great pond" f3
teI'alll purposes under certain con-
ditions. A brief reading OF the
simple language OF one Maine de-
cision will satisfy anyone of the
correctness of the above assertions
Barrows Y. McDermott, 73 Maine
reports. 441, decided in 1852. the
sole Maine case dealing with the
Tlsht or access to great Donds
carefully defines the limitations Of
this right. We may lawfully cross
on root uncultivated wild land of an
other TO set to pond OF more than
Ten acres for any lawful purpose
."ere' lie. TO fish, to battle. to shoot
,os on the pond. etc. And that il
all Ire ordinance gives us no right
10 hunt on the way in. or The VA
out. or &c roam around in another's
woodland. We must go by tho
reasonably convenient means OF
access VI
This right OF access to great
honds from the Colonial Ordinance"
OF the Massachusetts Bay Colony /.
an anomalous and Interesting
principle In the law of real properly
REGULARITY OF the common law nf
New England. Maine may be the
only state granting 1t. At least, no
otner state hass specifically recog-
chusetts. while accepting the
Colonial Ordinance in other respects
natIy denies the right Of access 10
great ponds over land OF another.
slater V. Gum. 10 Mass. SOC (1sgS1'
New Hampshire accepts the Colonial
Ordinance Concord Co. V. Robert.
son Co. ~ y. Fl. 3s3) but never has
Passed on the right OF access IN
great ponds. Nor have Connecticut
and Rhode Island. Vermont never
accepted the Ordinance" In any re-
spect. Trout & Salmon Club v.
Mather. So VT. 1913 (1ss6). And ont.
side New England the Ordinance is
not recognized.
New Englanders enjoy an ancient
right to fish, etc. in great ponds
given by the Ordinance. Further
we Maine fishermen may cross
privately owned wild land to an
proach the ponds-and hope the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
WatervilIe Belfast Highway

Editor Kennehec Journal:
In the article in a late copy Of the
X. J. the bad condition of the road
was pointed out. I fail to recognize
the places mentioned. fo- surely they
arc not on the only logical and feas
IDLE route. which is that by way Of
Albion, Unity. Thorndike and Knox.
So far. no other route has been fav-
ourably considered or mentioned. or
deemed plausible only by few who
are moved by local interest. The
above mentioned route is in good
condition now. and at no point is
| there any such narrow and difficult
places as mentioned in the article
noted. Tile route is most favour
able one to build. passes through
one of the best farming sections in
the state, and several prosperous
villages. There is no hill that can
not be taken on high on the whole
route. There may be one exception
if car should be heavily loaded.
With this exception all grades are
easy. There is not a single piece of
swampy, ledgy or unsightly piece Of
ground on the whole way. ana much
of 1t is of such moderate elevation
as to afford a most pleasing outlook
This route to the coast on Penob-
scot Bay, which Is considered the
most attractive section of the Maine
coast will give the residents of cen
trial and northern Maine delightful
drive to the sea shore and should be
built at once. From Portland 100
| miles eastward there is no state high
way whereby the people can have
access to the coast. and that is lust
what those in the interior most want.
just as those on the coast wish to
get into the interior. We all know
that too many Of our state highways
have already been built to accom-
modate the larger cities: thereby
causing congestion and confusion
therein. The people Of the interior
90 not want to spend a vacation in
any such places. They want the
pure ozone Of the seashore where
they can enjoy Nature at her best
and free from all care and restraint
which society demands On .heir
way back and forth they can have
the advantages OF three OF our best
cities, Bangor. Waterville and Au-
gusta in which to do their shopping.
And moreover, the travelling men"
whose opinion in such matters is
second to none. all claim that this
is the ideal route. We think this
AN@'N il1' OtSss AOO iOnE HEElGCte0.
and should be commenced at once
G. r. SMITH
Thorndike. Me.
The writer of the above seems TO
think he is not Of the few who are
moved by local interest" When he
says: From Portland 100 miles
eastward there Is no state highway
whereby the people can have access
10 the coast" he onlits mention OF
the fact that state highway route
was approved several years ago, the
direct route. Augusta to Belfast. This
would accommodate many who now
have neither good road such as he
describes his TO be, nor such railroad
facilities as have Unity. Thorndike
and Knox. The highway he te-
scribes does deserve attention but
it cannot by reason Of its Location.
meet the requirements recognized by
the highway department when II
placed the Augusta Belfast route in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

It's growing late. and mother is
waiting at the gate
Tell me-" went on Mr.. Wood
pecker. as he sharpened his bill on
the tree, why Lady Love, your
pretty bunny mother. looks prettier
when eating a pink lollypop?"
Because she always wears three
roses, one in her dress and two in
her cheeks" laughed the bunny boy.
That's why"
Hold the candy tight" suddenly
cried the kind woodpecker, as he
finished sharpening his bill.
"Clickerty clack. snipperty, snap.
My. how the candy chips few.
And very soon the big lollypop
Was split right into two.
Then once again clickerty clack,
Goodness gracious. me.
And pretty soon the two lollypops
Had turned again to three.
"You are very kind" cried the
Happy bunny boy, as Mr.. Wood
pecker wiped his chiscl bill and
picked up candy chip. You may
have all the little candy chips If
you wish"
Very nice and generous of you,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

IL YOU don't like this income tax
Publicity. il YOU believe It is In bad
faith with the taxpayer. IL YOU
think 1t conveys misinforma ton
rather than information. reflect on
this: the national House passed a
bill which would have permitted
certain Congressional committees.
state authorities and shareholders in
corporations to Inspect the records:
but when 1t got into the Demo-
cratic La Toilette Senate that body
PASSED the Norris Nick ellar amend
ments. supported by II LaFollette
radicals. 81 Democrats. and
Farmer Laboritcs. And there's
that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Incorrect Impression
Lewiston SUM

(LeWlStOn SUM
Governor Bakers statement Of
State finance gives an incorrect i'm
preston Of the function Of a budget
and the function or d contingent
fund.
The budget should he figured so
closely that in such an emergency
as the destruction o. the State
prison and the mems "eformatory,
il should be necessary TIC call a
special session of the Legislature.
The contingent fund should he too
small to be sufficient TO finance any
large permanent expenditure.
The unusual large receipts from
the Smith estate tax should be
treated as an unavailable surplus.
that could not be used for any inn
mediate purpose outside the sinking
fund.
The Governors figures show too
much money. How can a cash bal
ance OF nearly two millions he neCes-
sary to the conduct OF the state
Treasury?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

Opponents of divorce will find hard
nuts to crack in two recent petitions
for divorce IL found to be sustained
by evidence. One petition states that
the wife was but II when she mar
ried middle-aGed man. that she
hated him then and that she has hat
cd him consistently and persistently
ever since. II would seem likely
that by this time he has begun to
hate himself. Another petition is
from a woman who claims that her
husband deserted her 20 years age
and that she is now firmly convinced
he does not intend to come back.
One would hardly EXPECT the light
to hold out to burn much longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

Legislature will never find It necs'
cary to take the right away ITO"
US. But that right to cross Is nol .
ares w;tbn,t nermission. III,
Ordinance grants no such rights sn'
never In any reported case mas "
been so contended.
There is---or was at English CON,
mon laW--hn ancient right to nun.
on unfenced woodland priVaien
owned. This was recognized W
America in Colonial times. McConIg,I,
vs. Singleton. Mills Is. e. ~
GS18. Except where limited
statute. this common law rso.
probably exists Throughout wv
United States today. Note MAI.
r. =. cb. 100, sec. y relating ="
Islands in salt water. III
Another ancient right is the "
law of the chase by which one WI,
started game on his own land coo'Jt
pursue 1t onto unfcnced WOODLAND
another. Probably law today A..
Neither the right to hunt nor y.
law of the chase comes from ~
Colonial Ordinance. Both princIp.l
antedated the Ordinance by sever,
centuries. And neither grants. w
right to go on hunting trip W.
another's land, to camp or D'H'
fires.
Summarizing. we may cross aS
others wild land. whether fenced
not. on bona fide journey 10
great pond. We may hunt on 1n
others unenclosed woodland. D
we may. not camp or build fires :"
anotheys land without permissiy~.
Very few sportsmen worthy OF ~
name do so. -
Anyone interested In the TX
propositions above stated VIII ~"
the authorities for them noted ID III
article in Maine Law Review. w
XII, Number Z. May 1919. written
the undersigned, and entitled hs
Of Access to Great Ponds in Main.
Pardon this rushing into prinl. 4.
have never done 1t before. But =.
poor old Colonial Ordinance Is
titled to some defense when y,
m.scuous hunting, camping anu
building are laid at its door. ~
Will you publish this, az al
Judges admit evidence OF 81
value, for what It may be worth
Yours truly. 80
HERBERT r. LOChS
Augusta. Maine.
October 81, 1924.
Farms in operation Ia this couSss
number 6,44S,343.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

In Boston. during the year ending
Oct. /. The municipal court had
2+31 more cases before 4: than
during the previous year. The
increase apears to have been oc-
casioned by 'rohberies. liquor cases.
vagrancy and traffic charges. Cases
narcotics fell Oft A. One is led to
wonder whether Boston is making
use of all the preventives of crime
that are available for use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
How to Keep Shoes in Place

Tc keep shoes always neatly lined
ir their place. instead of helter-
SHELTER on the floor, or cluttersd In
shoe-bags, boxes, drawers. or other
makeshifts, neat and simple shoe
rack has been designed to screw or
the back Of closet door.
The rack Is of metal and consists
Of two bars, one above the other
The lower bar protrudes slightly far
Their than the upper. The heel OF
the shoe is hooked over the upper
bar. while the toe rests on the lower
bar. Thus the shoes are held firmly
in place, even if the door should b
opened or closed abruptly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Maine Fairs

Nov. l-5-Oxford County Fruit show,
South Paris.
Nov. observation-disclosures Poultry
Lewiston
Dec. 2-4-Freeport Poultry. Freeport,
Dec. 9-12-Naiue State Poultry. Port.
land.
Dec. 30-3l-Jsn. l-South Berwick Poul.
try. South Berwick.
Dec. 1s-iy-Bangor Poultry. Bangor.
Jan. 13-i5-Western Maine Poultry,
South Paris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

Is labor's endorsement OF Davis in
endorse LaFolletS. move in
methods for cooperation to defeat
Coolidge? LaFollette doesn't have
a shadow OF chance to carry that
state but Davis may. Anyhow II
may be taken for granted that La
Toilette doesn't wish to have Cool
;dge carry the state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

The efficient business man nova :
days, we hear, keeps an alarm clock
In the offce-not necessarily to wake
him when it is time to 20 home, but
as a reminder of appointments with
callers The clock is ingeniousiy
constructed, and II. say you have to
keep an appointment at $50 you
merely insert a card In a slot op-
posite the haif-hour mark, and for
get 1t until the bell reminds you of
Your duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Uninterestin1 Company

eyes. your honor" said the ag-
grieved woman. as she dabhed her
eyes, "he neglected me shamefully
Why. he never was at home"
And I suppose YOU had to spend
your evenings all by yourself. with
no companionship whatever"
'W-w-well." she sohbed. y had
two goldfish, STRAY Stories
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

+ Attorney General Stone disclcses
That 1000 years Of imprisonment
have been imposed for violations of
The prohibition law. Are we a law
abiding peoples Not by q jugrul.-
washington Post-or by a bootleg
t0ll2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

%
Sing a song of loyalty to one
who's strong and true.
Sing q song of praise to one who
dares the right TO do,
stand for Calvin Coolidge-he's
the man who'll stand for
YOU.
As We are marching to vict'ry--
Chorus
Hurrah, Hurrah. with Coolidge
all is well.
Hurrah, Hurrah. with Coolidge
We can tell
He'll guard the Constitntion-in
prosperity we'll dwell.
As We are marching TO victry.
All our Nations heritage bought
with a costly price.
All the rights our Fathers
sought through blood and
sacrifice.
II. will protect and safely keep
from treacherous advice.
AS we are marching to vict'ry--
Chorus
In our fair land Of Liberty
most blessed on the earth.
He will preserve the principles
that gave our Nation birth.
And treasure for our children
these gems Of priceless
As we are marching to vict'ry--
Chorus
Mary Bradford wardwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Many expedients are SUGGESTED ft

Many eXpedients are suggested for
improving on motor conditions on
our highways. Uniform laws are
sought. which is sensible, and advice
fills voluminous pamphlets Out OF
all this sticks the very important
fact that conditions are best in
those states which enforce their
laws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Strateqists

The fclks--around here are talk
ing about sending YOU 10 the legis-
lature."
II reckon mother and the girls
started that" responded Farmer
Corntossel. They'd so to most any
length to git me away from home
durin' housecleanin' time" WASH
in9ton Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

A traveller staying at small
hotel wished to catch an early morn
ing train and asked the proprietress
for the loan of an alarm clock.
She produced the clock and re-
marked I'VE don't often use It. sir.
and sometimes it sticks bit but If
1t doesn't go off. Just touch that lit
tie hammer and it'll ring oil right"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

The Chinese tong" assassins seem
disposed to restrict their killings to
one another. which is an improve
ment on some feuds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Light and Airy


Endorsed
Il do not write my novels merely
for money" declared the highbrow,
running his fingers through his un-
bobbed hair; Il write them in order
that those who read may feel better
tor having read them"
Your last one certainly did me
good" confessed the lowbrow. 1T
cured my insomnia" -Stray Stories.
Il want a sports coat. suitable for
fishing"
Certainly. sir. Do you care for
this herringbone pattern|'
NOEL want it for frcsh-water
fishing"
I'm going to bring Smith home to
dinner on Thursday"
why. | thought YOU hated the
man; and, besides, I'll have to cook
the dinner on Thursday"
That's just it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Editorial Comment
The Kilkenny Method

(BOStOn TranSCrlptl
How would it 90 to hang the ku
kluX and the Knights of the Flam-
ing Circle over a good stout cable
together and let them fight to finish?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Her idea of Economy

Wife-Dear, If you'll get car
can save lot on clothes during our
holiday this Summer.
Hubby-How do you mean?
Wife-Well, you see. if we go 10
one hotel. as formerly. III need seven
dresses: whereas If we have a car
can get one dress and We'll so to
seven hotels.-Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

Portland faces a strike Of election
officials in several OF its polling
places in the Presidential election,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

A would-he comedian had Just
given a performance Of his act be-
fore the manager.
NO" said the latter. cit won't do.
I don't want anv profanity in my
theatre. my boy"
But I don't use any profanity"
gasped the astonished stage aspirant.
mo" was the reply. but the
audience would"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

The income tax publicity reveals
one big cause for the popularity OF
tax-exempr securities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

+ y surgeon announces cure for
tangina pectoris." the disease of the
business man. We hope 1t isn't pre-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
A party of Fort Fairfield business

A party OF Fort Fairfield business
and professional men motored to
Caribou on Tuesday to attend a
meeting held there at the Club
freight rates on Aroostook potatoes
President Percy Todd, of the Ban
gor and Aroostook Railroad Com
pany, a representative of the Cana
dian Pacific Railroad and Hon. A. r.
Gould of Pressure Isle, representing
the Aroostook Valley Road were
present to hear the complaint and
request of Aroostook people in re-
gard to the matter of freight rates
which has been claimed to be exorbi-
tant taking into consideration the
very low price being received for the
commodity in question. Charles F.
Daggert, president of the Pressure
Isle National Bank. ably represented
the complainants. stating their case
plainly and showing why Aroostook
people were asking and hoping for
some relief in this day of their great
straits in the way of a reduction in
what seems to be an altogether too
large freight rate on potatoes
Other speakers stated the facts from
their point of view and as the ma
jority of Aroostook people seem to
feel. However, the meeting did not
result in getting very far toward the
accomplishment of attaining the de-
sired change. the matter not seeming
to appeal to the representatives Of
the railroads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES, INC,

BOSTON AND PORTLAND LINE
EMPRESS PASSENGER AND fREIIHr
SERVICE
FARE $40
Staterooms: Inside $3.50: Outside. s. m
Leave Portland. State PiNr Tuesia,,
Thursdays and saturdays at y. IN.
Returning. leave Boston Mondays wC.
nesdays and Fridays at y. IN.
At Boston connection Is made Via IN,
Boston and New York Line express frelsb,
steamers for New York and points
South and West
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
PORTLAND. NEW YORK FREIGHT
SERVICE
Direct freight service between Fortlss,
and New York Is resumed from the New
state pter. Portland. Maine. Sailing,
Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays saSa
way.
Through rates and direct track conn.c.
tons with Maine Central and Grand Truas
Railroads
Tel, $500
". \. CLAY. Superintendent
FRANKLIN WHARF. PORTLAND
sent2adtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

Tuesday"-Nevs dispatch-Is Ward
one Of the polling places? Didn't
suppose the officials down there
would let go"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

When John P. Blanck. editor Of
the Wauconda Leader. died recently,
his 14-year old son, Francis. took up
his work and is running the paper
as Ncapahly as a man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

Two friends were out shooting
One was a good shot. but the other
banged away in all directions with
out hitting anything. At last a bird
fell TO his gun.
Well, | hit that one, anyway" he
exclaimed.
His friend nodded. Serves II
right for getting in the way of your
shot"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01
Toe rechnica! 4 Studen.

George-Why did :hey kick that
medical student out Of the library?
Jim-They caught him trying to
remove the appendix from n book he
was rcadinS-Stray Stories
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-01

w IIy WtIp you 50 Idlt
Second Barber: II was shaving
myself and couldn't get away until
I'd talked myself into hair cut and
a shampoo"