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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
Monday from a weeks auto tri

Monday from weeks auto trip
passed with relatives in the western
part of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Pennell visited
over Sunday with relatives In De-
troit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Parkman OF
Newport were Sunday guests at the
home Of J. NJ. Parkman.
Jesse G. Farnum Of Lewiston has
been passing his vacation with MS
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Farnun:
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernal Gray ana
daughters were in Skowhegan on
SUNDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
ABOLISH CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

Many have long disbelisved in cap
ital punishment. To others. arsu-
ments in It's favor seem unanswer-
able, assuming that It IL properly en-
forged. The sentence imposed by
Cav%rly on the murderers Of the
Franks boy conclusivsly proves to
tho commoA sense Of the people that
they may not always depend on their
courts properly to enforce It. That
being 80 the death penalty should
be abolished. Human life should not
he trined with. especially under the
sanction Of law.
Abolish It and turn attention to
othsr means for protecting society.
II those Chicago murderers are ever
permitted to regain their liberty 50.
cisty ought to suffer. II 10 now SUI
fering frem III considered pardoAs
after the facts Of the trial and con-
viction are forsotten. Our criminal
record In this country Is a stencil In
the public nostrils: 1t reflects dis
credit on courts. custodisns Of peace.
manipulaters Of legal subterfuses.
juriss and on the public ssnerally.
The latter listen patiently 20 the
exposition Of the Caverly sliding
scale Of punishment. They see, in
ox-like dumbnsss, two young men.
one , graduate Of college with high
rank. both brilliant. both keen enough
to bahi& for long the hounds Of the
law. both utterly devoid OF human
synspsthy. menstrous pervsrts desti-
tute OF any impulse which makes
man at TO live with his fellows. both
excused from paying the penalty de-
manled by their state in cases where
responsibility 10 proved. a. It was in
this Instance. excused on the ground
that 'thSy are young.
Think Of the logic Of that, a helm
GUS crime committed. for instance by
one = month short Of the ass Of al
Caverly carefully avoids mentioning
age lirait but II IL to BE- Inferred
sent to prison. whereas II he commit
ted It Q meath later he would 50 to
the gallews. Under such . method
OF progressive runishment 4 man.
who In senile rage killed fellow
man. ought to be burned at the stake.
The absurdity Of 1t 10 appalling. II
10 also appalling that such sxpeund-
ers occasionally wear the ermine.
that such mental processes are per-
mitttd to function in courts Of al
legged justice. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
AN OPPORTUNITY RECOGNIZED

AN OPPSV O"bp nsS
An impressive occasion was that At
Names Prison on Thursday. q heart
warming Manifestation Of long de-
fsrred opportunity recognized and
inspiring effort for betterment. The
state OF Maine owes to Governor
Baxter and Mr.. Hichborn more than
IL can pay. especially for their gen.
erous. unstinted effort to make the
States prison a real and helpful
homo for criminals to the end. not
only that society shall be protected
while the inmate 10 restrained but
also after he regains his liberty.
A splendid undertaking. establish
ed on sound reasons. and, 80 far 40
It may BE- prejudgsd. capable Of prAe.
tical application. which cannot be
said, Of all methods for prison re-
form.
That all may understand what has
been undertaken. what has been &C
complishsd ana what 1t Is hoped may
be accomplished We wish that all.
who can DO 80. would read the re-
ports OF the addresses delivered on
this memorable occasion. After doing
no We feel sure they will wish to help
maihtain this remarkably worthy ef-
forti It must have recognition and
support to be maintained, not only
from tho public but also from the in
mates OF the institution. Working
together. wonderful results mpy be
obtained. but not otherwise. II each
OF us may devote a thousandth part
Of the effort devoted by Mr.. Hich-
born to this work, those results will
be secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
Produced Reason Road Never
Had Collision

The head Of the railway company
was making inquiries with a view to
acquiring a small branch line which.
belonged to one man..
Now as to the state OF your road +"
he asked: lis It well and safely
laid?"
sir" replied the man, Indignantly,
ours is the safest line in the coun-
try. I may say that we have been
running for 20 years and have never
had a collision"
That's good"
"And what's more. sir, went on the
proprietor Of the little line, "a COLI
sion would be impossible"
How do you make tkat out?" was
the surprised question. Z know that
the latest automatic devices are ex-
cellent, but-well. Impossible 10
big word"
1T is true with US was the
others proud boast. 49,
In what way?"s
p We'll, sir. we nave only one
hain!'-Miuneapols Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12

His Father: ut unum sint'-'That
they may all be one
Christ said to US, and His word
deceives not do you wish to live the
real life. not that which passes and
is ended by death. but life eternal,
with the full satisfaction 1t brings
to the deepest aspirations of the soul,
then draw it from knowledge of the
true God and of His envoy among
us, our Lord Jesus Christ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
Have You Piles ?
Then You Have Something to Learn

Thousands who have piles have not
learned that quick and permanent re-
lief can only be accomplished with in
ternal medicine. Neither cutting nor
any amount of treatment with ONT
ments and suppositories will remove
the cause.
Bad circulation causes piles. There
is complete sta gnation of blood in the
lower bowel and a weakening of the
parts. DIR. j. S. Leonhardt was first
to find the remedy. His prescript ion,
HEM-ROID. is now sold by all drug
gists. DR.. Leonhardt tried II in 1000
cases with the marvellous record of
success in IS per cent. and then de-
cided ii should be sold Wider a rigid
money-back guarantee.
Don't waste any more time with out
side applications. Get a package of
HEM-ROID from Sections Pharmacy
today. 1t has -giren safe and lasting
relief to thousands and should do the
same for you-tit seldom fails.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
PERTINENT QUESTIONS

At the Women's National RApubh.
can Club In New York an Instructor
10 said to Be employed in advising
those wenssn who are going on the
stump. A. reported. the Instructor
tells the weuld-bs campaign oratsrs:
Ask the Democrats who the
Democratic President 10 gsins to
have riplaeS HUGHES, Mslsn. weeks.
Hoover and % on down the line.
They haven't men competent 10 lil
jobs The way they havs been MED.
WIN hs replaces Mellon with McAdoo
pn1 wsAks Nth Dalisls:"
Trust the veMAn 70 ask questions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
For President
CALVIN COOLIDGE
For Vice President
CHARLES G.. DAWES

HMine bs q cot beside the hill;
A bsshivs's hum shall sseths my
ear;
A wiIIowy brook that turns mill,
With many q fall shall iinssr near"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12

According to The Insurance Press
distributions in cash by life insur-
ance companies in this country
amounted to s1.423.9S2.OSo, of which
Maine received $332,24s. Hardly
Names share. it would seem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
Underwood Misrepresents

OnoerWood MISrepTeSentS
a (The Birmingham Age-Herald)
1t must have been the ardor of for.
ensic effort that led Senator Under
wood to such a Misrepresentation of
his own state of Alabama as pervad-
ed his utterance in behalf of the
gubernatorial candidacy of William
r. Pattangall of Maine. In no other
way creditable to the senator can his
words be explained. And even with
that charity towards his charge, the
people of Alabama know that there
10 neither justice nor truth in these
words of the senator: Il come from
a state where men and women shud-
der at night when a knock comes at
the door, where men do not dare as
sert freedom of thought. because an
invisible hand may fall" 1t is true
that there have been acts of Violence
in Alabama, but assuredly less than
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12

tdihlS NC d Hat.
Don't you keep a copy of your
manuscripts
Budding Young Author: mo, 1
find that it isn't necessary. 1 get all
the originals back"
The baseballist had met with
rather a nasty accident. A pitched
ball struck him on the fingers, COM
pletely putting them out OF action.
At once he was carted off to see the
doctor. The wounds were bathed
and dressed, and the patient turned
to go.
But you will have to be careful"
warned the medical man. Great
care will be needed, so keep quiet
and. nind-no ball playing for a
time"
The others brow wore an anxious
expression.
Doctor" he asked, when this
paw of mine heals. shall be able
to play the piano?"
Certainly you will" the doctor
assured him.
well, then, you're a wonderful
doctor" was the reply. Il never
could before"
II hope you're quite satisfied now,
sir?" commented the waiter.
Customer: Satisfied. The vilest
dinner I've ever eaten!"
II didn't mean the dinner, sir.
was referring to the tip you picked
up which was left by the previous
customer"
Surprising I decided to let you
have the money, how do / know that
I shall get it back at the time you
mention?"
Il promise it, my boy, on the word
of a gentleman"
"Ah, in that case I may consider
it. Come round this evening and
bring him with YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
By Albert T. Reid

fessors from the State on hand to
carry on regular college work for
two years. After the two year term
students would be fit for the regular
work on the campus and thus en-
abled to have college education
with comparatively small expense.
These Junior colleges. it is said, are
successful in the west.
The debate between Cambridge
University and Bate College which
is to be held at Lewiston City hall.
Sept. 20, is the first contest in a
tour which the Cambridge men are
making on this side of the Atlantic.
They will have debates with some
of the leading colleges and univer-
sites in United States and in Can
ada. Their itinerary includes Dali
housie, University of Montreal, Uni
versity Of Toronto, Columbia Uni
versity, University Of Pennsylvania,
Swarthmore, George Washington
University, Yale and Princeton.
This will give them an average
of about three debates a week.
They are scheduled to return
to England about October Goth. The
coming debate with Bates College Is
really one postponed from 1922.
When the Bates debaters were in
England for the purpose of meeting
Oxford some move was made to ar
range a contest between Cambridge
University and Bates, but it was
then so near the end Of the school
year that it had to be given up.
Mrs. Katherine c. Allen, wife Of
Edward Allen, State automobile in
spector in Bangor, is the only woman
representative ever to be elected
from Penobscot county, and her vic
tory in Hampden last Monday over
Frank Robinson. Democrat, by a
ma jority of 227 votes, is highly sat
isfying to her many friends in the
Republican party in the county. Mrs.
Allen has been active in Hampden
and Penobscot county political af-
fairs ever since the women were
granted the vote, and has served on
various committees and campaigning
parties and is considered by the lead
ers of her party in that section Wig
orous worker and one especially
adapted to the work. She was chos-
en- in the primaries over William
Kimball by a large margin and for
many months she has been a jealous
worker for the cause of the Repub-
lican party and for her own inter-
ests. Mrs. Allen. prior to her mar
riage, was a school teacher in Hamp-
den and Hermon and Is well known
all over the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12

JE?THA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 8
Meetings fourth Tuesdays at 100 P. NJ.
FRED B. HALL. c. p.
G. s. PEASLEE Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
Ready for the Asking

He (admiringly) You're not the
sort of girl to give yourself away.
She Observation-Disclosures. but you
might ask father.-Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
Maine GOSSIP
Treasures

The soft gray rain that falls at dawn;
The fragrant darkness of your hair.
These things are Joy to me:
Pine trees lost in swirling fogs;
Still seas that spin soft silver lace;
The scarlet promise of your lips.
These things are dear to me:
Hedgerows white with apple blossoms;
Blue hills against a bluer sky;
The grooming love notes Of your voice.
Nancy Buckley. in Breezy Stories.
Governor elect Ralph o. Brewster
will be the speaker at the MONDAY
luncheon today of the Portland Re-
tary Club at the Falmouth hotel. The
occasion will be Mr.. Brewster's first
public appearance since his election
as Governor. Special exercises will
be held in connection with the OBJ
servance of National Defense Day.
Elmer F. Campbell, cabinet work
er at Bath, who frequently repairs
and renevates old furniture recently
had an ancient desk brought him to
repair. 1t had been secured by its
purchaser from an old home at
Phippsburg Center and Mr.. Camp
bell found scratched on the bottom of
one of the drawers February 1776".
He says that he thinks the desk was
brought to this country from abroad.
While in town Tuesday, Brig. Gen.
Mark L. Hersey, commander of the
coast defense in the first corps area.
called on Major William R.. Kimball
at the latter's home on High street.
They are old friends Of more than rs
years acquaintance, having met dur
ing the Spanish war. Later Major
kimball had an opportunity to see
the effectiveness of Gen. Hersey's
work at the University of Maine
where he was military instructor.
Gen. Hersey won his spurs in the
Philippines and the Boxer uprising
in China and in the World War. A
warm friendship exists between the
two.-Bath Times.
The contest for member Of the
Governors Council from Androsceg-
gin. where the election comes this
year. 10 narrowing to three candi-
dates. They are Charles S. Cum
mings Of Auburn, chairman of the
Republican County committee, Ralph
F, Durham. a former Republican
mayor of Auburn, and Ernest F.. Cla-
son of Lisbon Falls. Both Mr.. Cum
mings and Mr.. Burnham have work
ed hard for Republican success in
that section Of the county, both are
men Of exceptional ability and stand
high in the estimation of the people
OF Lewiston and Auburn. Mr.. Cla-
aon has also been a hard Republican
worker and holds an enviable posi-
ton in his section.
Supt. L. E. Williams Of Rumford
is anxious to try out Junior COL
legs course and II he does 1t win be
the first In Maine. It is understood
that the University of Maine will as
sist. altho Pres Little has his doubts
a. to its advisability. The plan OF
the Junior cellege course 10 to have
Z two year course Of college work in
the home town with supervision from
The state university and with pro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
Incorrect

Teacher-what is an engineer?
Willie-Man who runs an eng Inc.
Teacher-Correet. And a pioneer ?
Willie-Man that tunes q piano
New Yery Medley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. I. o. o. r.
Regular meetings Friday at p. NJ.
All sojourning brethren cordially in
vited.
EDGAR ". FLETCHER. N. G.
ELLIS E. WALKER. Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
Augusta Lodge Directory

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER,
No. IS. o. Z. S. Stated meeting on
first Wednesday of each month at Ma
bers are cordially invited to attend.
ALICE NJ. YOUNG. w. NJ.
ELSIE NJ. PINGREE. Sec.
II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at s o'clock.
EDGAR NJ. GAME. Capt.
A NJ. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
Editorial Comment
No Doubt About II ,

(BOStOn HeraIdJ
That June primary left Maine in a
mood to make sure no recount would
be needed in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12

II want you to see my new hat
My friends all say that I look well
in it,
Il am anxious to see it. It GER
tainly must be wonderful hat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12
What's the Use!

What's the Use!
do you think l shall live until
I'm 80, doctor?"
How old are You now?' -.,.
Forty" - r.
do you drink, gamble, smoke. or
have you any vices of any kind"
mo. l don't drink, I never gam
BILE. l loathe smoking; in fact, 1
haven't any vices"
We'll, good heavens. why do you
want to live another so years %
Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12

EDGAR NJ. GAME. capt.
A NJ. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
dtf
r. g. cAPEN REBEKAH LODGE,
No. so, |. 0. o. f., meets I'd and 4th
Wednesday evening at 100 o'clock.
GRACE E. MESSER, N. G.
EVA NJ. LAMSON. Rec. Sec.
mch25, m-w-f.lyr
G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
of Seth Williams Post No. Is hrst
Thursday OF each month.
GEO. E. GAY, Comma nder.
WILLIAM McDAviD. Adjutant.
LOMBARD CAMP. PSI ROYAL
Neighbors Of America. Meetings sec
ond and fourth Monday evenings of
each month at G. A. r. hall.
FRANCES E. FAREWELL. Oracle.
JULIA E. ROBINSON. Rec.
jnl. mon-wed-fri,ly
THE MACCABEEs, KENNEBEc
Tent No. Is. meets in Foresters hall
the second and fourth Mondays Of
each month at o'clock.
HERBERT A. FOLSOM, Com.
w. f. CROSS, r. X.
mon wed-fri.1yr
KENNEBEc LODGE. NO. 1855.
Loyal Order Of Moose. meets in G. A.
r. hall. Water street. first and third
Wednesday evening Of each month at
8 o'clock.
CHESTER NJ. REDMOND. Dictator.
w. w; jackson. Sec. Is Pike st.
mon-wed-fri,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-12

Friday, September Il, 1sA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-18
WOMAN YORKER AMONG MOROS
TO RETURN TO FINNISH THE JOB
Mrs. c. Lorilard Spencer Ful6As Double Mission OF
Visit to U. Scaled Sour American Mother"
BY Natives.
BY Natives.

| always thought when they were
really ready they would not want 1t.
But the Moro problem Is different
matter.
THE Moros are an extremely in
| teresting people. They are Malay. So
called 'dark-whites.' with a slight
strain of Arab blood. They are also
Mohammedans. the only Mohamme-
dams under the Stars and Stripes. and,
unlike the Filipinos, they wish to
remain with US under the protection
Of our flag. Proof Of this Is in the
document signed by 80 chiefs
with their thumb marks. representing
thousands of followers, begging the
American people to stand by them in
the event of independence being
given to the islands.
Gift Sent to Coolidge.
You can see what an embarrassing
position | am in when ] tell you that
many Of them look upon me as repre-
senting the American people. They
believe / have much more influence
than l have, For instance, the eve
ming I left Jolo, an old and influential
chief brought me a borong. one of
the inlaid kind, very rare and diff
cult to And nowadays, and asked me
to take It to the President Of the
United States with the request that
the Moros might remain under the
American flag.
Il brought the borong to President
Coolidge and told him what the old
chief said when he gave it to me. I
do not wish to boast, said he. but !.
myself. have killed II with that
weapon, and how many more my
father and grandfather killed I do
not know My natural recoi made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-18

| states that we are trying to Chris
| tianixe the Moro children, who for
merly were the victims Of cruelty,
ETC., etc Now. rs a matter of fact.
| the Moros adore their children and
are unusually kind. sometimes Aenient
to the point OF spelling them.
We try. as Bishop Brent puts It,
| to live our Christianity. I cannot see
why the Mohammedan has not as
| much right to interpret the Almighty
In terms of Allah as we have In
terms Of God. That same Being to
whom. according to the Moslem,
Abraham was the friend. Mohammed
the propeet and Christ the spirit is
not even ignorantly worshiped' or
followed In some so-coileS ~1stter
countries
story Of an old chief who was very
Ill, and had been persuaded to go to
an American hospital. 1t was in the
| wilds, a primitive affair. run by the
| Army, but to his eyes a veritable
heaven OF comfort and cleanliness.
After being there a few days he be-
came very much worse. and, to the
despair Of the attendants, he insisted
on returning to his home. About two
| weeks passed. Then one day the old
| chap. apparently well, returned to
the hospital.
Explains His Course.
He said to the doctors. You
thought / thought ! was going to die
when l left. You were right, but !
| will explain. l am a great chief. !
| have many children; many, many fol-
lowers. And l thought, as | looked
around and saw how kind you were,
what a wonderful thing 1t would be
for my people to have the same care.
But ! knew If l died here not one of
hem would ever enter this place. So
left to die outside"
Mrs. Spencer first became interest
ed in the islands while paying a visit
to them in 1912 with Deaconess Wiz
glnia Young. Their interest led them
to stay there and devise some means
of helping the Moros better them
selves. They started a fresh air
camp in the mountains at Baguio and
placed 1t at the disposal of the girls
from Bishop Rrent's orphanage in
Manila.
One day, during the time that Gen.
Pershing was having his troubles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-18

with tho Moros. Bishop Brent ex-
pressed wish In the presence of Mrs.
Spencer and Deaconess Young that
some way could be found to help the
Moros," adding they have never had
the hand OF friendship extended to
them" Determined to find a way, the
deaconess looked over the field her
self. but saw the impossibility of one
woman trying to accomplish any
thing alone. So Mrs. Spencer volun-
teercd to so among the natives. The
two women accordingly set out for
Jolo, reaching there in 1914, and
starting the educational work that
has since won widespread recognition
The foundation has a school accom-
modating 100 pupils. Graduates OF
vnie Institution have assisted In car
rying on the educational program,
Ave of them being teachers in public
schools in Jolo. Mrs. Spencer states.
But the work is not yet done, Mrs.
Spencer believes, and despite the pro-
tests of her son. she is getting ready
to go back and resume her lifework
among the worthy natives of that
Oriental cline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-18

that he had no money. A search Of
Rimer's pockets and clothing by the
trio proved his assertion. The me-
groes then left him.
Two live turkeys were the haul of a
coiored hold-up man in South Wash
ington yesterday afternoon. accord
ing to a report Joseph Bryant. 30s C
street. made to the police. Bryant
/, said he was at South Capitol and L
streets when young colored man
aiighted from a green wagon, at
tackled him and took his turkeys.
Bessia NJ. Randall, apartment is.
933 ~ street. was robbed OF her hand
bag laGt night by boy while on Tenth
street between NJ and N streets. The
boy, about Is or Is years old. snatched
the handbag. mounted his bicycle