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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
Editorial Comment
Bryan Revealed


The sometime god of it's idolatry
has Jared so i'll as to inspire pity. 1t
was Black Monday for him when
he exposed himself to the processes
of involution and evolution. He was
entang!ed, and made to turn himeslf
inside out; ard there was little or
nothing inside. 1t has long been
known to many that he was only a
voice calling from poorly furnished
oraln-room. But how almost abso-
lutely unfinished it was the public
didn't know till he was forced to make
an inventory. We are far from
wishing to add TO a humiliation some
part OF which must fall on his coun-
try. 1t may be doubted, however If
he is capable of feeling it or that his
devotees will not applaud and glory
in his shame. 1t is natural that to a
man so prodigiously ignorant, evolu-
ton should be a dragon to be slain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
Without a moments delay, into the
BubbIing Brook jumped Jimmie
Meadowmouse

AS soon as he was we'll out of sight,
Jimmie again swan toward the
bank, up which he scrambled, only to
find himself close to Granddaddy
Bullfrog. There sat the old gentle
man frog on his log, waiting with his
long, sticky tongue to catch the flies
that buzzed too near for safety.
Hello, hello" croaked Granddaddy
Bullfrog, opening his mouth wide
enough to swallow the little fright
ened mouse, what brings you here?"
Dear. Oh dear" shivered Jimmie
Meadowmouse. remembering having
once heard that frogs sometimes eat
little mice Il won't bother you" And
in the next story YOU shall hear what
happened after that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
ARCTIC AIRPLANE EQUIPMENT

ARCTIC AIRPLANE EQUIPMENT
While the flights to be undertaken
by the airplanes accompanying the
Macmillan expedition will be short as
compared with that undertaken by
Amundsen they will not be free from
risk, of course, and in event the avia-
tors are compelled to alight they may
find serious difficulties in again TAX
ing the air. The utmost precautions
conceivable have, however, been talk
en-. On every fight there will be two
planes with two persons in each
plane.
With each plane will go a months
supply Of food, waterproof matches,
a primus stove, two sleeping bags, an
air raft, radio, smoke bombs, emer-
gency medical outfit, revolver and
ammunition, likewise emergency
tools, gasoline and oils measured by
the flight intended, provisions against
possible storms and divers and sun
dry other details of equipment. 1t Is
the intention to be able to get back
to the base. There usually is some
risk attending intentions, more in this
instance than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
DEDICATED TO PUBLIC USES

When Fall was Secretary OF the
Interior he tried to have the Forest
Service transferred to that depart
ment. This fact may impress some
one way and some another. 1t is Of
interest right now owing to the con-
troversy that is on between the
Forest Service and those who wish to
circumscribe its efforts. This is shap-
ing up into an issue that will be
threshed out in Congress.
Chief Greeley of this service Is
fighting back. He presents an array
of data in denial Of the charge that
the service is being run in the inter-
ests of the recreation public. He
would have us understand that the
roads he builds are such as he has
to build under direct mandate from
Congress-; that last year over two
millions were expended under this
service for the protection of the for
ests, which are not being protected
solely for recreation purposes al
though they contribute thereto.
How many of us realize that under
his supervision there are ninety mil
lion acres of grazing lands where
nine million sheep and cattle feed?
That the 1877 million acres of up
lands, rugged mountains. forests and
waterways" do invite the recreation
lists who greatly increase the fire
hazard and the cost of watchfulness,
but that should have been and
doubtless was expected when these
lands were placed under this super
vision, which should not be denied
them while they remain under the
control of the national government.
The people not the government,
adapt these lands to recreation.
There is said to be-a concerted
effort being made by the large stock
owners to secure a larger share OF
the grazing lands. They complain
that too many privileges are being
given TO the SIIldicI stoSh "" iAOA . e~AAN-
homesteaders. There are $4,000 OF the
stock owners. Some Of the lands,
where grazing has threatened the
growth Of timber, or have been needed
for the forage Of elk have been closed
to the grazers, and this has caused
trouble as might be expected.
It would be idle, without careful
study Of all conditions, to pass an
opinion Of the need Of improvement
in the Forest Service. One knows that
such Government organizations grow
in their demands and sometimes seem
to forget they are, in theory at least,
the servants of the public. On the
other hand it would be strange if the
stock owners haven't in some degree
overlooked the important fact that
these lands do not belong exclu-
sively to them. but to the public for
public purposes-and that includes
recreational purposes. To public uses
IL Lafayette Park on Mt. Desert dedi-
Gated. To such purposes would Mt.
Katahdin be dedicated were 1t to be
taken over as a part of the Federal
reserves,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

There will be horny-handed sons of
toll who will agree with the comp
troller general that it should not be
seriously commended that floral trib-
utes to deceased members of Con-
gress were necessary to carry on
the business Of the Navy Depart
msnt.'" Among the bills he refused
70 approve were: one for $50, one for
80 and one for $25. These were for
moral tributes, all to Congressman.
Nor IL It clear why the Navy Depart
ment should contribute $50 for a
doral tribute to one representative
and but $25 to another,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
MERCER

Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Smith started
Monday on an auto trip to Canada
for a few days vacation.
Miss Cora Farrand has returned to
her home in Thorndike after a visit
with relatives in town.
Charles Varney, Henry True, and
Ruel Whitcomb was in SkowheSan
Tuesday on matters of business.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bacon are very
pleased at the arrival of little
daughter. born Sunday.
Mrs. Angie Gray and family en-
loved a call from her brother, Ray
Kilgore of Fairfield, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ingersol with
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Tracy and children
passed Sunday at North Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
Wayne's New Dance
Pavilion Big Opening

Especial to Kennebee j,
Wayne, Me-, July q.
new dance pavilion knov
droscoggin Park and Il
den, had a grand OPEN
urday evening and betve
500 were present. The h
ing, which is 40x60 feet, n
fully decorated for d.
Murray's orchestra Of \
Falls furnished the rnusit
vilion is located at the nd
droscoggin lake in a wi
place and will prove Of \
joyment to the amusemss|
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

In Massachusetts, attempt is being
made by the attorney general to
bring suits against collectors for I'M
paid taxes. A wall goes up that some
Of the farmers have been unable to
pay these taxes. An iconoclast sug-
gests they sell their automobiles. But
the market for used cars Is glutted.
Possibly, too. some of the delinquents
Federal Government may give relief
Anyway, considerable guessing as to
results Is afoot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

The conference for Women's For
eign Missionary Societies urges man
ufacturers and dealers to discontinue
the making Of toys suggestive of war.
So the little tin soldiers carefully
put away as reminders of a childhood
that is past must go to the junk heap.
No more snow forts must be per-
mitted, no more playing at soldier.
Perhaps it is well. Long ago it was
written: will without power is like
children playing at soldiers" and
later years may develop that will
into power. When fires were kindled
from friction of a stick twirled in
dry punk it was comparatively easy
to keep children from playing with
fire. Then came matches. and more
careful supervision became necessary
The demand for supervision increases
with the equipment Of civilization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
FAYETTE

The Ladies' Farm Bur.n|
a foods meeting with Mri
don August . This is an ii
ing and everyone is invlia|
The Grange lecturer. I'd
Walton, is rehearsing 4 I'd
edy which will be given !
hall a little later.
Miss Ruth johnson m
Dakota has arrived for The !
Walter Greene's.
Octave Garriad and FAM
ermere Falls passed the 4
his camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. George IA
ton passed the weekend |
mother, Mrs. Belle Gle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
He Didn't Know

Boston News Bureau)
He didn't know, and he didn't think,
and he couldn't say. That, in sum
and substance, is the impression that
Mr.. Bryan, volunteer champion of the
literaliSts, gives the world on mum
crous things quite Sermane to the
Bible evolution debate. Lack alike of
knowledge and of interest-both
typical.
Those collateral things - from
China and Egypt and the chronology
of religions and civilizations to the
difficult words of Scripture if matched
only literally against physical obser-
Nation-had not engaged the thought
or the interest of this crusader for
the strict Word. Yet for half a CEN
tury he had been Studying the
Scripture. For many years he has
been protitably voluble about it. His
rose and his past both enriched the
open-air exhibition of Dayton.
Yet also it is not surprising. 1t
would have been about the same in
the days of Calico and Copernicus
and Harvey. This crusader would
have just as stoutly branded them as
deStroyers of faith and grace. He
would as repealed innovation then as
lOIay IN MS defence of Jonah and
Joshua. Not knowing would have
been an invincible shield against
question or challenge to faith. Puerile
and shallow SMILES would do for
argument. Holding a glass Of water
means negativing the law of gravita-
ton u
In earlier days the issues were less
rarefed. They were, in 1896 and lat
er, political, financial. economic.
But there was the same crusading:
the same voice and vehemence: the
same shallowness beneath them. No
doubt whatever the same sincerity
and purity of heart. But pure heart
can go with a far from omniscient
head. And the fact then also was
that the crusader. when it came down
to realities. didn't know and he didn't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
SOMERVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Bean are set
tied In their new home, where Mrs.
Lila Boynton. formerly lived.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Dyer and chill
dren have moved into the house owned
by Noah Bruce.
Dexter Turner Of Palermo was a
Turner's. "a
Sabbath school at the corner is rro-
crossing finely. p'o-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

that the grass is moved" and Off he
swan in and out among the water
grasses till he reached the pond
where Granddaddy Bullfrog lived.
But, Oh dear me. Just as he was
about to climb upon the bank ne
caught sight of a dark, long nosed
fish lying among the weeds.
Peter Pickerel as sure as I'm a
frightened little mousie,' gasped
Jimmie. and away he hurried as
quietly as possible, knowing only too
we'll that Peter would make a meal
Of him with one gulp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
PIT TSF|EII

A party Of 10 pt.sa.,.
lists inotored to RssS Ss
morning to attend ~
vice conducted by fhs s =
Walker, it being one :, ~ I!
ton Day" programs y, = ! Z
ing held all over n, NC
July and August. ana
the UUniversalist dsno,.
Walker gave a stronr =.
was listened to With sss..(
Many from other 49,
present and when afts $3.50 |.
all gathered on the cbn.s.s s' !
enjoy a picnic lunch
social hour was enjovsa. I,
parish served delicious'
and proved itself IN Fl vs
hospitable group. Sa
Hea.sneld seyer,j|
party visited the Y y
for boys on the shores =, !, 4 !
bosseecontee, and thorous,,'
looking over the grounsss - \
and witnessing the AFTER.
ESQ boys with their iss,, a'
leaders.
All these things eonn
the perfect weather mad h
Gay an ideal one.
AS a preliminary sale "a
ment for the Chautauuns
s, Z and 8 the guaranto,s
had a few tickets Is
among their families sna
report of these will Be ma
Cornforth or Mrs. Hupn,c'
day of this week and un,s
returned.
Beginning Monday 4
house canvass will be mad.
Of II sellers. The public |,
buy early.
The guarantors feel u,
dent that this year pi}s
go "over the top" for excS1
tract price, all receipts
the town. With such COD
the townspeople should
will probably be a slrpMs
cnyoo 1ora1 mad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

The prediction of scientist to the
effect that in a period of years
Hawaii will be greatly enlarged by
the rising of the bed in the ocean,
does not appear to be worrying those
who are planning port facilities there
Perhaps they wouldn't worry had he
pedicted sinking of the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
MAINE GOSSIP
History

History
If, by the number Of pebbles in the
hand,
Men say, This was the path of the
perpetual SHOWS.
A glacier moved -.
Ten inches every day-and here 1t
broke;
If, by discovering an ancient jaw,
A thigh-bone, and some pitiful back
teeth
Rugged by the earth,
Men say, Three thousand years ago
he lived,
And he was hve feet seven inches
TALL"
And If, by unearthing lightweight
bright fragments
From a rubbish heap, at an excavated
fame,
Men say, 'Lugal-Zag-Gisa sent
One hundred vases, an offering to this
And from the Mediterranean to the
Gulf
Was his domain"
Why can I not decipher present you,
And know you? ALI beyond analysis
Dateless and nameless you!
How strange you are.
Even your hand is my bewilderment.
Roberta Teale Swartz In PAINS.
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Railroads and Steal
MAINE CENTRAL b
Eastern STANDARD
TpxtNe \ FAVE 4u6l3j

=
Bangor, t12.47 a. m, u, " = : :
t4.45 a. m, 1925 a. m. @.4Oa'
s3.0S pm, 1851 p. m. ,.oo, :,
b. & A. Pts, tl2.47 am, t2 z
Bar Harbor, W 80 a. m. no =
Bath, t6.l9 a. m, 1918 q. H.
fi.05 p. m, *l0.55 p. m.
Bclsast. C4.45 a. m. f3,2o =. m.
Bottom, 1918 a. M. 1918 2. :.
$40. 81 a. M. 1909 p. m, fi'VeP'
*l9.55 p. m.
Calais. 1870 a. m, 1925 a. n b,
Dover -Foxcroft. C4.45 a; !, M D. =,
Gardiner, 1913 a. m. 70, ~
SOFA a. m. 1900 p. m. fi.usr'
t7.25 p. m, *l0.55 p. m. n :.
HallowelI. 1919 a. m, y; " ,s \ 1
1900 p. M. taos p. m. 'o'isr
*l0. % p. m. ,,o,, q
Harmony. GAS a. m, I z q = |. Z :
Lewiston. to. 10 a. m. Is.p@
s5.15 p. m. Fl0.55 p. m 80
New York, TAOS p. m. so, q ! !.
Portland, *3. 13 a. m. 70, ~ ~; :
sIO.24a m. 1909 p. m. la.vsf
f7.25 p. m. *l0.55 p. m Il 10 !
Rockland, 1919 a. M, ~ ~ ~ I.
Skowhegan, C4.45 a. M l''4'
t2.23 p. m. 40 ,aat
-
1900 p. m, *5.15 p.ni' '"1'f
St. John. t1247 a. m. uRas
Waterville, tl247 a. NJ n s,, IA 4
C4.45 a. m, t9.25 a. m, s''''
s3.OS p. m, 1851 P; N. =. s,ujf|
Daily. I EAe.pt naiIs1
Daily, except Monday.
s Sunday only. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
Peabody Lenfest

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Len
fest announce the marriage of Esther
their Oldest daughter, Tuesday even
ing, July IA, to Uric Peabody. Bride
and groom are both residents of this
town, well-known and highly re-
spected. All unite. in wishing the
young couple a happy and prosperous
life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

A member of midas sacred monkey
tribe has been given a home in the
Washington Zoo. 1t is said he wept
as he watched the visitors coming
and going. This is hardly compre-
hensible. Congress not being in ses-
sion. Perhaps he had heard about
the injunction on the school officials
of that city to prevent the teaching of
evolution in the public schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

y Aaving murdered the Russian royal
FAMILY the bolsheviki are now selling
ne clothes Of the victims. Anyhow
Uncle Sam hasn't yet recognized the
bolsheyik government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

Though man stands but one chance
in a million of being struck by light
ming some have regarded our recent
showers rather "chancey."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

Boost Maine" is followed by
Boost New England" So the slo-
cans multiply; may the efforts do
likewise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

Natural Science Cannot Explain
the Mystery of Life."-Headline-
And those who assume to explain are
not scientists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
WASHINGTON

This summers showers in Maine
are decidedly sloppy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
Birthday Party at Lenfest Home

Saturday night, July IS a jolly
party consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. w
E. Overlook of Razorville, Mr.. and
Mrs. Simon Turner Mr.. and Mrs. F
w. Cunningham, Mrs. w. L. Leighor
of this place, gathered at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Len
fest, the occasion being Mr.. Lenfests
60th birthday The evening passed
very pleasantly in d social way and
with music. Refreshments were
served, gifts presented and all re-
turned to their homes wishing NJ
Lenfest many happy returns.
F. w. Cunningham and son Robert
were at Waterville on business Sat
urday.
H. M. Lenfest made business trip
to Augusta Saturday.
Miss Clients Smalley, who has been
visiting her sister, in Appleton for a
few weeks, is home again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert E. Cunningham
and two daughters Of Searsmont
were the guests of his brother here
last Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

Memorial services were recently
held by the Old Orchard w. c. T. u.
for the late Rev. Alexander Hamil'
ton, for several years pastor OF the
Old Orchard Methodist church, VINO
died some weeks ago at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24
Clark of Houlton Heads Clerks of
Court Association

Walter B. Clark of Houlton, clerk
of the Aroostook County Court, was
elected president of the Maine
Clerks of Court Association at it's
annual meeting held in Belfast
Wednesday and Thursday, succeed
ing James H. Gilley of Belfast. For
secretary the choice was John l..
Reade of Auburn, deputy clerk of
Androscoggin County Court. The
annual business meeting opened at
p. NJ, on Wednesday, followed by
banquet at Dutch's Inn, Northport
at z o'clock, when besides the IL
clerks present, H. C. Buzzell, a
member of the Waldo County Bar
Association and president of the
Maine Senate, Cecil Clay, well
known Court reporter and reporter
OF the House of Representatives, and
former clerk of courts, George /.
Heating of Belfast. Wednesday a
motor trip through the interesting
points of Waldo County was enjoyed,
the visitors leaving for their homes
later.
The attractive bungalow going up
over in East Belfast on Searsport
Pattershall. who is building it to
rent. 1t commands a fine view of
the bay and harbor.
Lloyd Mckeen has been elected to
lead the Belfast Band, succeeding
Howard M. Hoag, who has gone
west. Mr.. McKeen is a competent
leader, thorough musician and the
band is In luck to secure him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

Henry NJ. Griggs of Winterport
recalls hearing his great-grand-
mother, Elizabeth Wellington, tell
of being an eye witness to the Battle
of Lexington. She lived at the time
in Lexington, nearly across the road
from where the minute men We're
gathered on that eventful morning,
and went out to see what was going
on. She saw the British soldiers
march into the village and onto the
Common or green, as it was called,
and heard Major Pitcairn order the
rebels" to dispense. Mr.. Griggs says:
Il can recall that she said that the
Red Coats did not carry their mus
kets to their shoulders. but at about
charge bayonet position when they
fired upon the Americans. Several of
the wounded of both parties were
brought over to her fathers house.
My great grandmother name was
Elizabeth Wellington and she was
born in Lexington in 1853, and lived
there until 1888, when she married
Henry KimbalI of Waltham, in which
latter place she lived until her death
in 1861. 1t was about 20 years ago
that l heard the story and ! was then
about nine years Old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

"rhs moral is that gardeners pine,
Whene'er no pods adorn the vine.
OF all sad words experience CLEANS,
The ssddest arc: IT might hav'
beams"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

The third number July, August,
September) of the current volume of
Sprague's Journal of Maine History
is at hand. 1t is the Mount Desert
issue. Its 81 pages of text is largely
filled by a beautifully Illustrated ar
ticle from the pen of Prof. William
Otis Sawtelle, we'll known as one of
the ablest New England historians of
today. He is an associate editor of
the Journal and recognized authority
on the ancient history of the entire
Eastern Maine coast. This appears
to be the largest and most attractive,
vitality interesting and entertaining
issue that this unique and rather re-
markable Maine periodical has ever
offered the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-24

We wonder if all our summer guests
who are enjoying the delights of fish
ing or swimming in our winthrop
ponds realize that they are following
in the footsteps of the Abenaki In
dams who once inhabited the valley
of the kennebec. We wonder if the
boys at Camp Cobbossee know the
meaning of their camp name or know
that the first hunters hut and the
first permanent dwelling of Pond
town, as Winthrop used to be called.
was on the shore of Lake Cobbossee-
contee. The old legend of Mara, be-
ing no cook and Anna the best cook is
pretty but false. The Indian spelling
and significance of the names Of the
Winthrop lakes is far more interesting
than that legend. Miss Dorothy
Webb, who is writing an historical pa
geant of Winthrop quotes the fol-
lowing from the old Winthrop Bulle-
tin, an article by John May October
Z, 1867. "Annabescook signifies Fish
Water Place. Maranocook means Cos
lin Pond Cor place where the wild
geese reared their .young). Cobbossee-
conte means Sturgeon Place, and
Cochnawagon at Monmouth signifies
Bear Water-Place." The authority
for these meanings was DR.. True. a
student of Indian legend and Ian
guage.