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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
FOOTBALL OF JAPANESE
81. POLITICS

f'the Japanese people could COM
prehend all the various things
which are being said. arguments
presented against admitting them
as immigrants. their vanity might
well be tickled.
; Nearly all that which is advanced
as a reason for excluding them
bears out the idea that those ex-
Guiding are convinced the Japanese
immigrants are too formidable COM
petitors; that II permitted freely to
settle In n country they would
-Japanize 1t. dominate 1t, establish
Japanese civilization in place of that
into which they intruded themselves.
In all this surely there Is no con-
tempt implied or expressed. On the
contrary there is recognition of the
permeating and enduring qualities of
that people. Why wish to go to war
. with someone who is apprehensive
; respecting you because he thinks you
, smarter in some ways than he
f. thinks himself to be?
Nor have the Japanese any cause
for complaint that the restriction or
prohibition OF immigration Is not
. within the province of this country.
. It is. Apparently their pride has
F.. been touched by the disposition Of
Congress to treat all Asiatics alike,
: not making any effort 10 placate
Japan. Surely she has no good
ground for other complaint. and
this In the light of the inferred
threat Of her ambassador does not
warrant the hostility reported to
exist. The subject is being used as a
foot. ball Of Japanese politics. Time
should reveal the truth to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
HEALTHY WOMEN, HAPPY
HOMES ,.

Good dispositions succumb. Irri-
liability and snappy retort kake the
place of happiness and amiability.
Sunshine is driven out of homes, in
fact, they are often wrecked. and
friends are estranged because wo-
men suffer with ailments peculiar to
their sex. The use of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound will ov-
ercome such ailments and restore
health and happiness. Do not resort
TO strong, stimulants or narcotics
when this great strengthening, heal
ing remedy made from roots and
herbs is always within reach.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

In the last story we left off just
where the King Of the Big Mountain
was running up the great stairway
to rescue Little Jack Rabbit from
the great Thunder Bird.
And I'm not going to stop another
minute but tell you right away that
as soon as this great bird saw the
King of the Big Mountain and all
his subjects, with flap of his great
wings and a snap of his long beak,
he pushed the poor little rabbit be-
hind him and said:
Il am the terrible Thunder Bird,
Let no one come near me,
Or I'll tear the beard from off his
chin,
Or pull out his little goatee.
I'll peck out his eyes with my cruel
beak
And blind him forevermore.
So do not delay but go away,
Beware of my deadly claw"
Il will mott" answered the little
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
|8 4FrrIE) JACK RAgB1r
~ DAVID CORY
DAVID CORY

King of the Big Mountain, and draw
ing his bow he sent an arrow straight
at the wicked bird. But would you
believe it, that arrow broke to smith
Greens on the great birds feathers.
My feathers are as good as a coat
of MAIL" he laughed.
At that the King of the Big Noun
tain didn't know what to do. OF a
sudden, one of the three little men
took a red apple out of his bag. AS
soon as the Thunder Bird saw that
beautiful apple. he leaned over and
took it up in his bill. when. quick
as a wink, another little man, the
one who had the big AK, you remem-
Der. cut off his head. Away it rolled
down tho side of the mountain and
crashed into a great oak tree.
How can l ever repay you?" ask
ed the frightened little rabbit.
Don't mention it," replied the
King, leaning down and plucking a
blue flower from a crevice in a rock.
Take this little flower. IT'S for
get-me-not. Whenever you look at
it remember the little King of the
Big Mountain" and he disappeared.
At once the brave little bunny boy
pulled his cap firmly over his head
and hoped away. After a while he
came to a great stone cross, at the
foot of which dubbed tiny spring.
How pure and sparkling was the
water, and as he was thirsty he lean
ed over and drank until he was thirs-
ty- no more. When he looked up there
stood an old man. His hair was
white and his face had many wrink-
les, but his eyes were kind and his
voice soft as he spoke:
You have been a good bunny
Never have you harmed any one.
Follow this path down the mountain
Be good and you need fear no one."
Then he turned away and Little
Jack Rabbit went down the noun
tainside with a happy feeling in his
heart.
Copyright 1924. David Cory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
Where Il Goss

To become naturalized" as a h .,
member the candidate pays wv. ~
this SO goes to the broken down AZ.
tor, the retired barber. or the quoa ..
dam soda clerk, who has come nV a.
Hokumville. Ala. into the distIc. -, -
an organizer. The district hleas 4
get 50 more, thus being assure, h.
nice income from their arduous ~
bors. Then the brethren In Wa's 7,
ington, who sent the organizel' a..
ceive a grateful 81 from him N az
Acknowledgement for the gilded opI IN.
tunity thus opened to him. Tne I'M ~
perial Palace at Atlanta receives =
last dollar. .,o,,n
In return for this so the V y. 4
has the thrill Of feeling tnat nOblh
officially recognized by a nlshS ssrt.
wearing organization as 100 Per ssors
American. And If he pays se'sy
he can have a nightshirt hi nl.steh
fresh from the Khan factory Nova
charges merely 400 per cent: And
the market price on nightsnirSa he
when the profits wax fat am .,rss
thieves fall out among tnemss ths
and quarrel over the spoils' anI "a
true colors of their purpose ruts
dawn upon the victim and nc his.
away childish things-weii, nc
ties for his $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
figures That Cause Wonder


In an article on the Khan in Bos-
ton paper yesterday it was stated
there are 127 900 members of the or
ganiZation in this state. This may
be true Dut a little analysis of the
figures makes enc wonder where they
all come from.
The population of the state, in
round numbers, is 100000. Allowing
five to a family, which is the gener-
ally accepted estimate, this makes
100000 families. If there are 127, 900
klansmen there are only $4,000 FAM
lilies in 1he whole state not repre-
scented. But in 1916 there were 49,
900 Catholics in this state and much
more than that now. Jews and
aliens. who doubtless number as
many although exact figures are not
available. are not eligible. Here are
around 100000 people OF nearly half
the population who cannot be cx-
pected to be Klansmen at all.
Taking the figures from another
angle. there were 93.9S7 votes thrown
in the Republican primary according
to the final official report. OF these
Mr.. Brewster received 47.2S4. Ac-
cording to this. a large number OF
Klansmen, If there are 127,000, did
not vote or at least not for the Re
publican candidates. But Mr.. Brew
sters friends are now claiming that
but a small proportion of his vote
came from the Khan. If that's true
the Khan vote in the primary was
far less than 1924. What were the
other hundred thousand, more OIL
less, doing?
Certainly $4,000 looks like a mis-
print, for $1,000 would be n much
more reasonable, even If generous
figure.
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Still I think he's a fine fel.

What Is this diet you three are in
dulsing in? he was asked.
IT'S about as much as a cat eats,
he replied, and raising his foot high
in the air, he added. I've got no
rheumatism, you see
About how many hours sleep have
You been taking?'
I was up this morning at $50.
I'm the fellow in charge of getting
the other fellows up" Then he ad-
ded quickly: I'm nearly 80 years
old, don't you think ought to have
Ave or six hours Sleep"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

Though Names Democratic spell
binders ignore Messrs. Davis and
Bryan and Democratic issues-the
Khan is not a Democratic issue in
this country-will the treasurer of
the funds of the Democratic national
committee ignore the Maine election
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

Two trains daily $40 a. m. and S.Is p
nj. for Lewiston. South Paris, German.
Berlin. Island Pond. and Montreal, con.
nections at Montreal and Chicago for Lol
Angeles, San Francisco. Portland. Ore,
Seattle, Wash. Vancouver. B. C. and
other Pacific Coast Points.
Local train $50 y. m. daily except Sunday
for Island Pond. Vt. ana all intsrmedat,
stations. For further Information apply
TO any Grand Trunk Ticket once, or u
c. A. HARRISON. Gen'l Agt. Pass Dept
Grand Trunk Station
Portland. Me-.
Phone 704o.
inl6dtks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

One hundred and twenty-seven
thousand Klansmen in Maine at ten
dollars per head and 99-cent night
gown for $3.50 extra? Odds, bod
kins! Where is our Blue Sky" law
at? But perhaps that 127 is a typo
ranhical error
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

substitute for reason advanced by
the Democratic New York World to
the effect that Dawes would set class
against class. Nothing Of the sort.
The real reasons are evident, they
cannot be camouflaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
Editorial Comment

With Coolidge riding the ele-
plant, and Davis riding the
donkey, what is Senator Bob
riding Boston Globe-Well, one
variety of ass is defined as Il person
OF asinine qualities. LaFollette may
not be riding on the back OF a quad
ruined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

Failing to secure the wonderful
"ene-hoss shay" Ford has bought a
hundred year -old coach for Wayside
Inn. 1t won't be necessary to put a
fiivver alongside it in the exhibit.
All will infer what is meant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

The Lions of New York City are
planning to have every blind child
equipped with a radio outfit; and yet
there are some who profess to find
no unselfish impulses in the human
kind. Out upon such pessimism!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22


at the colony. Bluehill is ON the
same side of Penobscot Bay as Cas-
tine and is an historic old place.
Capt. P. M. Look of Rockland.
master of the smack Priscilla, stated
that on Tuesday, when about five
miles east of Two Bush light, in the
channel, he sighted the wreckage of
a burned vessel in the form of u
piece of her stern and rider, with
timbers still attached. There, was
nothing about the fwreckage to indi-
cate what the Inflated craft was or
where she came from.
1t is Lo, the poor Indian no longer,
tourists visiting the Passamaquoddy
reservation at Pleasant Point, East
port, have discovered. Many of them
are disappointed to discover that the
noble red men living there do not re-
side in wigwams and have medicine
men in their midst, but instead lead
prosaic and uninteresting civilized
lives. They have church, modern
schools, a brass band to entertain their
guests, m everything. Of course on
tribal feast days costumes of the heap
! big injun times are worn, but ordinari-
ly, they have nothing to offer in the
way of primitive garb and manner of
existence.
They buried all that was mortal of
Van Buren's last survivor of the Civil
War the other day-Damase Thibodeau
of Allandale Street. Coming to this
country as an immigrant at the age or
I in re u he ed
in the Union Army and spent several
! months in a training camp. Obtaining
furlough to visit his relatives, the
war had ended before he returned to
the service, and he was discharged
without having been in single battle,
much to his regret. Members of Louis
c. Farrell Post of the American Lee
gion turned out in body to pay trib
ute to Mr.. Thibodeau, a volley being
fired over his grave as the body was
lowered to its last resting place.
Rev. H. W. Pringle, former
superintendent of the Maine Civic
League and for the past Is years
with the International Reform Fed
Grafton, formerly the International
Reform Bureau, who has a Summer
home at Pine Cliff, Southport. was
in Bath Wednesday. For the past
year he has been superintendent of
New York State for the prevention
of crime and will soon return TO
Washington. ID. c., to assume 4 posi-
ton with the I. r. +. Mr.. Pringle
thinks that the spirit of prohibition
enforcement in public opinion has
made wonderful strides since the
Volstead act was passed and cites
the changed attitude of Federal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

There is growing suspicion that
the Maine Democrats in this cam
paign do not dare talk about any
thing but the Khan; nothing about
Democratic policies in State or Ma
ton. What's the reason?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

Which is better, to spend a billion
dollars and years of time building
overhead crossings or let the care
less folks get killed off?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

If Mississippi were to go Republi-
can in September would the country
think it significant? OF course il
would. 1t will also think it signifi-
cant if Maine should go Democratic
Sort &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

Now one Mccoy, accused of MUIR
der, insists he is the victim of glands,
but doesn't specify. That will come
later when the experts get to work
on his case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

New Jersey claims distinctive
ing imitation bull-fights on the eve
of treat 'em rough" political cam
paiCn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
Diplomacy

The Young Bride docking in win
dow of jewelry store)-Geerge, I'd
love to have that bracelet.
The Husband-I can't afford to
buy it for YOU, dear.
The Bride-But if you could, you
would, wouldn't YOU?
The Husband-Tm afraid not.
The Bride-Why?
The Husband-It isn't good
enough, dear.
The Bride-O, you darling.-Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

export balance" was changed to a
permanent import surplus Yet
her outward trade went on charging,
and England for the rest of the CEN
fury was the greatest of exporting
States,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

The Republican party is honestly
opposed to LaFollettisnf. How about
the Democratic party?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

Japan is said to possess all the
attributes of civilization except jazz.
How would it do for her to send
music missionaries to this country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

judges throughout the country and
the effort of best citizens to live up
to the letter of the law and demand
enforcement in communities entirely
wet years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
Maine Gossip
The Rose

OF all flowers methinks the Rose is
best.
1t is the very emblem of a maid;
For, when the west wind courts her
gently
How modestly she blows, and paints
the sun
With her chaste bushes. When the
north comes near.
Rude and impatient, then, like chas-
tity,
She locks her beauties in her bud again
And leaves him to base briers.
- Beaumont and Fletcher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

The Democrats do not like General
Dawes speech of acceptance. Evil
IDENTIFY there's a reason, but not the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

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, 1924-08-22

Elderly Husband-Yes, yes. It's
a beautiful dress. But why black?
Young Wife-Well, dear, you re-
member the doctor saying that il
YOU had shock it might prove IA
tai?
Elderly Husband-Well?
Young Wife-Nothing dear-only
this gown cost $175.-Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

The annual meeting Of the Maine
Association of the New Church, will
be in the Church of The New Jeru-
salem at Bath Saturday and Sunday.
Aug. % and "A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

JEPTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 8
Meetings fourth Tuesdays at s p. NJ.
FRED b. HALL, c. p.
G. S. PEASLEE. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
Abe'S Best Joke

Abe requests us to reprint his best
joke, about the monkey in the res
taurant that grabbed his half-dollar
and swallowed it.
1T made me so burned mad" said
Abe. that I picked the monkey up
by the hind legs and shook him
good, and before I got through !
shook $2,95 change out of him."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
Light and Airy
His Reason

HIS heHSON
well, I've bought me car" an
rounced old Festus Poster.
"Ah, for the pleasure of touring
the surrounding territory, and
began Askington.
No; tor the pleasure of not in
viting that sorehead, ]. Fuller
Gloom, to ride whenever 1 see him."
Kansas City Star,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

Winning 10 horse races this sesHd
Sir Edward Hutton has I.~J,iug
purses from English tracks tO'a
$50. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
Homogeneous

She wore long and very elaborate
cheap earrings. Her lips were a
perfect bowknot of bright red. Her
cheeks bloomed the bloom of the
rouge and perfume counter. And
her dress was sleeveless and ex-
IRENE.
She was reading with engrossed
concentration a heavy appearing
book obviously an old book from
the library.
The Woman shifted herself about
until she got look at the title.
Just why was she reading it? 1t
was entitled:
The Lives of Famous Philadel-
phians. Now Deceased. New York
Sun.
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Augusta Lodge Directory

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70, /. o. 8. F.
Regular meetings Friday at 8 P. NJ.
All sojourning brethren cordially In
vited
EDGAR W. FLETCHER. N. G.
ELLIS E. WALKER. Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
PORTLAND, NEW YORK fH1IoEs

ton Of the object of Mr. Brysh.
nomination, or should take back J"
declaration that Mr.. Davis was IT,
sponsible for the selection oil "i'
Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

summer colony, and each year finds
new summer homes and new people
at the colony. Bluehill is on the
same side of Penobscot Bay as Cas-
tine and is an historic old place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

Edward Nolan Hartnett of Bath,
son of ex-Postmaster and Mrs. Fred W.
Hartnett, has been appointed second
lieutenant, infantry. Daniel Maurice
Mannix of Portland, first lieutenant,
medical. and Frank Donald Dorsey of
Portland, first lieutenant medical. in
the Officers Reserve Corps, according
to announcement by the war depart
ment.
At the annual Grange fair at Five
Islands on Thursday Of last week
more than s2e0 were cleared and the
young people who put on the play,
The Travelling Salesman" were fortu-
nate in having in the cast such a WE'LL
known actress as Mary Shaw, \ who
has appeared in the support of such
we'll known actors as Otis Skinner and
others.
Bluehill, on the eastern side of
Penobscot Bay, is the scene of an old
time copper industry. and the de-
serted mines can still be seen in that
town. This little town is fast being
developed into an attractive, quiet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-22

r. 3. cAPEN REBEKAH LODGE,
No. so. |. o. o. F., meets I'd and 4th
Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
GRACE E. MESSER, n. G.
EVA NJ. LAMSON. Rec. Sec.
inches, m-w-f.1yr
G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
of Seth Williams Post No. l3 frst
Thursday of each month.
GEO. E. GAY. Commander.
WILLIAM McDAVID. Adjutant.
LOMBARD CAMP. 2751 ROYAL
Neighbors OF America. Meetings sec.
ond and fourth Monday evenings Of
each month at G. A. r. hall.
FRANCES z. FAREWELL. Oracle.
JULIA f. ROBINSON. Rec.
jn1 mon wed-frilyr
kENNEBEC LODGE. NO. 1853,
Loyal Order OF Moose. meets in C. A.
r. hall, Water street, first and third
Wednesday evening Of each month at
o'clock.
CHESTER NJ. REDMOND. Dictator.
w. w. jackson. Sec. Is Pike st.
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Business Cards
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Weeks Mills, Maine, Aug. Is, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
Wanted-- Action On National
 Conservatory

The following editorial appeared in the late issue of Musical America, re- garding Mir. Dunkley's suggested last week, for q nationa lconservatory:
 An interesting suggestion regarding the national conservatory of music was that made by Ferdinand Dunkley in last weeks issue of Musical Ameri- ca. Mir. Dunkley argues that, as our government has apparently not yet reached the higher places of aesthetic enlightment, the country's music-lovers should take over the project and build great national conservatory. He points out that the machinery, far from having to be improvised, is already in existence. That machinery is repre- scented by the National Federation of Music clubs, the disinterested character and fine spirit of which are above the breath of question,
 It is probably true that, by adopting such a course our music-lovers would relieve the government of a problem, which it seems none too eager, or ideal- ly equipped, to cope with. Yet, in spite of Mir. Dunkley's blunt observa- tion that ''the American government is not musical and probably never will be-" the men in Washington ought at least to be given ample opportunity to fulfill the wish of q great and cultured body of citizens.
 Let the government say where it stands on2the national conservatory question, and exactly what it purposes doing. The music-loving element of the United States have contained their souls in patience till now; they cannot be expected to continue to do so in definitely. Action is wanted, promptly.