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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14
WAR TO THE KNIFE

War to the knife with the bandit
is bound to come or civilization, as
we know it, will have to go. Rarely
does one pick up paper, which does
not contain an account OF hold
up in some part Of the country. On
Friday. as a mail train was leaving
Chicago. two bandits disguised only
with amber colored glasses walked
into a mail car. held up the clerk,
took $4,000 and stepped off at the
next station. Now comes an order
from the Postmaster General to the
22,500 railway mail clerks 10 defend
the mails and shoot to kill. Here
after innocent people will be we'll
advised not to loiter in the vicinity
of mail cars or trucks and mail
clerks will be about as bad an in
s rance risk as the soldier, who goes
to the front
The person, who takes gun and
goes out to prey invites penalty
without mercy He begins war with
out the decency Of declaring 1t. Once
the citizen is assured Of the bandits
purpose he should not hesitate to
shoot to kill If 1t be within his power
to do so. He should entertain no
scruples. Bandits don't respect
scruples.
1t would be folly to assume that
drastic methods OF defense against
bandits in the act of looting will
prove a cure-all. A sniff Of cocaine
and the moral cowardice usually
found in the gunman gives place to
ruthlessness in killing. The increas-
ed danger Of himself being killed will
probably aggravate his ruthlessness.
1t is to be hoped, however. that kill
ing will serve to eliminate some Of
that gentry, but we may be assured
newcomers will step into his place
SO long as our wretched methods of
criminal procedure afford them as
surance that If they escape being
killed they will hardly be caught;
If caught will get out on bail; if
brought to trial will either be able to
escape by way of legal technicalities
manipulated by lawyers, who so help
to discredit their profession; and
if by chance the criminal is con-
victed there is the parole board to
let him loose after he is rested up
and ready for more crime.
That respect for the law which
| comes to some only by feeling the
halter drawn must be enforced. 1t
will not be until decent people insist
that 1t shall be done and choose
officials who will do it and back
them up in the doing it. The bandit
is compelling us to choose between
, the protection of society and the
protection of the individual, the
criminal. Protection of society is
the greatest good for the greatest
number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14
Aky David Cory

Wasn't 1t a big raindrop that made
kind Granddaddy Bullfrog advise the
little rabbit In the last story to hurry
home? Or was it the moisture in the
wind? Well. anyway, off hoped the
bunny boy, clipperty clip, lipperty
lip, down the shady lane. and past
the Big Red Barn, on the top OF
which the Weathercock had turned
around on his gilded toe to a point
to the East, he hoped faster than
ever fearing that the Kind Farmer
might any moment come along. BY
and by, pretty soon, as he hurried
across the Sunny Meadow he met
Mrs. Cow quietly cropping the
grass.
"Ha, hal" all of a sudden laughed
the little rabbit, on seeing a cow
bird perched on her back.
what are you laughing att" asked
the kind lady, lifting her head Sc
quickly that the little brass ben on
her leather collar went
Tinkle, tinkle, tinkerly tink.
Making the little bunny boy wink.
SoulSpOuy 40 vi NOuI ilc
answered, with giggle and a wiggle
of his pink nose.
II know It," answered Mrs. Cow
I'm not stealing a ride" explained
Mr. Cowbird, turning towards the
bunny boy. mo, sir. I'm doing Mrs
Cow good turn" and he took a hop
or two along her back.
Dear me-" thought the little rab-
bit, looking with admiration at rich
brown feathers that covered MIR.
Cowbird's head and neck and breast,
and the glossy black feathers that
covered his back and wings.
Il beg your pardon" stammered
the bunny boy, seeing that Mr.. Cow
bird seemed displeased.
Yes. sir. I've done several good
turns for Mrs. Cow" went on Mr..
Cowbird. evidently wishing to get
the bunny boys good opinion. May
be he knew that everybody disliked
Mrs. Cowbird because she never built
a nest. but laid her eggs in the nests
Of many Of the little feathered folks.
'Pm glad to hear you say So an
swered the little rabbit. Mrs. Cow
and | are good friends"
Tell him what you've done" sug-
gested Mrs. Cow, as the curious little
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14
THE ELECTION

The election returns indicate
"spotty" conditions in parts Of the
State. cross currents. local disturb
ances, all Of which are not likely to
affect the general result. a normal
Republican vote for an "off year."
Returns from 459 voting precincts out
OF $50, received at this writing, give
Brewster about $1,000 plurality, in
dicating a plurality for the entire
state in the neighborhood of $1,000
The Legislature will be strongly Re-
publican and all four congressman
will be returned. The Maher amend
ment Is undoubtedly laid on the shelf
for long rest as the above precincts
gave 32,359 Yes to $1,000 No. Four
years ago on the previous "off year"
Baxters majority over Pattangall
was 2s.457.
There is, here and there in the re-
turns, somewhat puzzling features.
For instance Pattangall lost Randolph
two years ago by 12s votes whereas
Mclean loses it this year by nine
votes. Gushing in Knox County. Re-
publican two years ago is Demo-
cratic this year, or back to normal
condition. The returns in Kennebec
are coming in very slowly and show
local conflicts hard to unravel. It
appears Mclean has carried the
county. The election Of sheriff is very
close. Cummings leading by 10 votes
1t appears that all three senators are
elected, Maher by a close margin
Foster and Hartman by normal ma
jorities.
Augusta gave Burleigh Martin
candidate for Speaker of the House.
a rousing majority, leading the ticket
by a very unusual margin.
The campaign has been noticeably
free from personalities If not from
prejudices, and 1t is an unmistakable
notice that the Republicans of Maine
are not disposed to turn their back
on excellent administration of ma
tional and, on the whole, state af
fairs.
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was carried out consisting of two
humorous readings by Mrs. Pearl
Webb which were much enjoyed as
was also a piano solo by Mrs. Deck
en- Miss Dinsmore gave an interest
ing account OF some of the helpful
things she heard while at Old Orchard
in August and told Of some wonder
full instances of divine healing.
Very appropriate was the song from
Rodeheana, My Wonderful Dream"
which was put on the Victrola imme-
diately following her talk. An invi-
tation was extended to Mrs. Annie
Covell to join the class and she was
initiated at this time. During the
social hour delicious refreshments
were served by the hostesseS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14
FARMINCTON
.Alonzo Sylvester

y Alonzo Sylvester, a lifelong resi-
dent Of Pennington, a veteran of the
Civil war, a former sheriff of
Franklin county. and a retired bust
ness man long engaged in the insur-
ance business here, died early SUM-
day. after a considerable period of
poor health, growing feebleness and
general breaking up due to his age,
about so years. For a number of
years Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester, previ-
Gus to the death of the latter sew
eral years ago, were well known as
the proprietors of Hillcrest, a hostel
ry in the outskirts of this village,
famous for its fine view and equally
fine table. Mr.. Sylvester was a Re-
publican, at one time quite active in
politics, and was a past commander
OF John F. Appleton Post. G.. A. r.,
of which he was long a member. He
leaves one daughter, Lana. wife of
Ralph Morton, and one grandchild.
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Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAllRo'
Eastern STANDARD Time

TRAINS LEAVE f<Oo0S'T - - . n
Bangor. 1890 q M. $40 a. m. 80 :
t9.27 a. m. z. 10 p. m. 81 81 p m f''Sr
B. & A. Pts. I 1880 am, 70 q am.
Bar Harbor *l2 80 a. m. t9.2l a. n .su.n
Bath, Is. "a Am, tS.4s an. As an Isf'r
Belfast. C4.4oa. m. t21op,m- ..r
Boston. %. Is a. m. t5.54 a. m. ts *
t945 an. slo15a a. m. t3.l4 o. NJ s''ssr
t4.0l p. m, 1850 p. m.
Calais. tl230 a. m, te. 81 q. n:
Dover -Foxcr Oft, GAO q. m, f2.lo p =, a
Gardiner. s3 Is a. m. t5,6 9. m. e s.nn
to. asa am. s1O.15a. m. - "a p. m "a .o a.
t4.OI pm. f5 15p. M. II 20 p, n ~, tV "a Z.
Hailoweil. IS 54 q. m. tS4S a. N "a a .
t3.l4 p. m. 1888 o. m. t5.lo p m.' l''4'r
no. so p. m.
Harmony. 49, % a. m NM
Lewiston. f5.5 q. m. fs.4S 3 n. VS.
t3l4 p. m. t4.01 p. m. .1sa
New York, Is. Il .. m, 4ol p. n ~ a !,
Portland. 70. Is q. m, 81 q. NJ IA ..
t9.45 m, $40. Is q m. 3.l4 pm. s''''
t4o1 p. me- t7.26 p. m. 40 30 p. D. "A IA .
Rocklaud. Is 81 a. m. tS.4s q Ne
f3.14 p M. "a OF p. m. "a IA 3
Skowhegan. C4.4o O. M. Fs.uo = H.
t2.l0 p. m. sfofyaG
So. Gardiner. rs. 81 g. m. Is 4Sa M a.
f3.IA o. m. 1888 o M. t5.ls p.ua' WV
ST iohn, al. 80 a. m. After Sept. 10 "A =
Wateryille. *i2. so a. m. S4.4o am. = ~
1927 a. m. y. 10 D. M. i2.3i o N. rA"r
! Da;,y Except Sunday and 49, 80
Daily, except Monday. Daily. eseep' -
SUNDAY 1nly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14
was Miss Doris Weeks, and two
small children.
Supreme Jury List

supreme Jury IISt
Following Is the jury list for the
September term Of the supreme judi
cial court for Franklin county, which
Is scheduled to open at 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning. Grand jury-H. H.
Adams. Of Wilton; Eugene Clancy
Of Wilton; George II. Brown, OF
Farmington: Roger c. Farmer. OF
Pennington; Ernest L. Parsone, OF
Jay; Elmer T. Wright, of Jay: Dane
c. Brown. of Carthage; NJ. G. Barter,
Of Rangeley: Allen K. Brackley, OF
freeman: w. @. Durrell. of Strong;
Charles +. Dill. of Phillips; Don w.
Rose. of Phillips: Roy Hall, of Ches-
terville; Charles A. Leeman. of King
field; e. N. Masterman, of Weld /;
Leroy Philbrook of New Sharon
Fred Russell of New Vineyard; w. F.
Sweetser. of Madrid; Elmer Tyler,
Of Avon; Mrs. Angie Strout. OF
Salem: traverse Jurors, Mrs. Lillian
M. Baine, of Pennington; E. How
ard Lowell Of West Farmignton
Henry E. Knapp, Of West Farming
ton; Danville l. Doble, of Farming
ton; Mrs. Agnes G. Hemenway, OF
Pennington; Howard n. Gould, of
Pennington: Nathan c. Burbank. OF
"iiloL, II. w. MOSlleT, OIL Wilton +,
Robert Weeks, of Wilton: Colby Mil
Ter, OF Wilton; Willard II. Savage. of
Wilton, P. A. Fuller of Jay; William
Holt of Jay; John Putnam, of Jay;
Stephen Strout, Of Jay; William j.
Tweedte, of Jay; George Taylor, OF
Jay: Glen Ellis, of Kingfield Ber-
nard Tibbetts, of Kingfeld; Roland
Kinds, of Phillips; Victor 3. Hamlin
of Temple; NJ. A. Lambert, OF
Strong: H. B. Gray. Of New Sharon
Q. S. Carville, of Eustis, DIR. T. w
Brimigion. Of Coplin Plantation;
Walter Bond, of Lang Plantation;
Dalton Harley. of Dallas Plantation;
George Harris, Of Rangeley Planta-
ton; Rolla T. Philsbury, of Range
ley; Erlon Quimby, of Rangeley
This Is the first time a woman has
been drawn in Franklin county for
duty on the grand jury. but not the
first time for traverse jury duty.
In passing the Charles garage on
lower High street Saturday, Arbo c.
Norton's sedan was in collision with
a truck backing out of the garage
turned around sufficiently so that il
hit telephone pole before it could
be stopped and considerably dam
aged. Nobody was hurt.
Miss Effie E. Carroll was in Lew
iston Saturday, going by automobile
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TAXES, CRIMINALS. IMPROVE
MENTS

What with exemption from op-
pressive taxation Florida has been
termed the refuge of the retired
rich. No State should have op-
pressive taxation, speaking in gen.
eral terms, for no State in this coun-
try but has enough property on
which to levy taxes that may be alb
solutely essential Before levying
taxes that are not essential. taxes
the proceeds of which are to go for
Improvements not absolutely neces-
sary but in certain ways advantage
Gus, we better make sure that these
will not be oppressive.
II Maine will see to it that taxes
are fairly apportioned. that the pro-
ceeds are wisely expended, that we
do not as a State government live
beyond our means-and Names rec
ord in this respect is excellent-we
need not cater to the rich with ex-
emption. The rich it will do us good
to have with US are those willing TO
nav reasonable taxes though object
ing to being squeezed. Fair meth
DDS of taxation will appeal to SUCH
along with the rest Of us.
There is another feature OF the
situation, to which Governor BreWs-
ter has alluded in his speeches, ana
that Is the maintaining in this State
of protection for life and property, OF
which VA hldln q
people may live in confidence. In
this respect. too, Maine Is excep-
tional, but with the tide of growth
sweeping toward US fiotsam and Jet
sam will be brought with 1t.
Florida, for instance. has experience
ed this to her detriment.
The need, as we see 1t. Is not so
much that we increase the number
of our law enforcers as to make the
best use Of what we have. For In
stance, we have good courts; their
work little needs interference from
the pardoning power; the parole
system has its uses. likewise its
abuses. and where there is doubt
paroles should not be granted; we
have long had the practice Of work.
ing prisoners in the State prison, but
there Is great need in the jails Of
something useful for the inmates to
do. Idleness should not be the
nursemaid Of mischief in any public
institution. The inmates should be
employed II 1t costs the taxpayers
more to keep them employed than to
keep them idle. The idleness found
In the inadquately equipped institu-
ton may In the long run be the
most costly for society. We need in
situations such that 1t will be pos
sible to segregate certain classes.
Those with possibilities in their
future should receive different at
tention from those who are habitual
criminals. who when released are
sure to find their way back
Humane but intelligent treatment
with plenty Of hard work: the i'm
preston Of fair play and purpose to
DO justice is one that should be
made on the mind with criminal
tendencies. We can improve greatly
IN some Of these ways.
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Watch Your FraiI
Puuy Child Grow
Strong--T on Weight
Cod Liver Oil In Sugar Coated
Tablets Puts on Flesh ana
Builds Them Up

In Just a few days-quicker than
you ever dreamed of-these wonderful
health building, flesh making tablets
called McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Com
pound Tablets will start to help any
thin, underweight little one.
After sickness and where ricketts, are
suspected they are especially valuable.
No need to give them any more nasty
Cod Liver Oil-these tablets are made
to take the place of that good, but evil
smelling. stomach upsetting medicine
and they surely do it.
A very sick child. age 9, gained IL
pounds in months.
Ask Coughlin's Drug Store or any
druggist for McCoy's Cod Liver Oil
Compound Tablets-as easy to take as
candy-6o tablets, so cents, and money
back If not sasfsf1ed.-Adv.
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fair. The number of stock On a,,,,.
was quite the largest ana 0a'
which has been shown, WIN. .l y
vegetables. flowers and fancv ~
came In for their share Of at,.. s'fa
especially from the ladies'. IN. . s'
game between two rival team, =, ~
ison and Arson. was witnessed :
large crowd Of baseball fan. ~ :, !
being fully 400 people LOOKING :. sa'''
one time. The game resultsa !. q
score Of TO in favor O, ~. ~ y
ison team. Three interest,ns mai.
occurred during the afternon, tscss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14

rabbit stood first on one leg and
then on the other.
1--WE caught dozens Of flies that
were biting her." almost shouted Mr..
Cowbird. Yes, / have"
"You did more than that" added
Mrs. Cow.
"Oh. yes. I pulled out of her skin
a tiny bug that had burrowed way
in Deep" went on Mr.. Cowbird.
But I've helped him, too," mooed
Mrs. Cow, with a smile at the little
rabbit. "Oh. yes, I've done my part.
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WINDSOR

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. Clifton
Jourden are receiving congratula-
tons on the birth of son.
Miss Esther Hollowell, who has
been working at Squirrel Island for
the summer. has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierce and
brother, Charlie, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Doe went to Lewiston Fair,
Wednesday.
The Ladies' Union will meet this
week with Mrs. Sadie Sudley.
Miss Margaret Pierce passed the
day. Wednesday with her aunt, Miss
Ellen Pierce.
Vernon Boynton, who plays on the
Merrilfs Pile Drivers, sprained his
ankle while playing at Worlds Fair.
last Tuesday.
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ANSON

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney RandAre en-
5oying two weeks vacation in Bos-
ton.
Mrs. Maud Harding with a party Of
friends were in Scion blueberrying
Thursday.
MRS. Louise Edwards Of Pennsyl-
Sanla, Is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14

Now the U. S. Department of Com
merce essays to tell us about Names
financial condition. Out of all the
efforts that have been made to tell US
perhaps a little interest may be
aroused. That should be a good
thing, especially if 1t results in
clearer methods for presenting the
actual facts so these may be under
stood by the average reader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14

The centennial pumber of The
Christian Advocate is credit to that
distinguished publication and to that
which 1t represents. 1t is hand
somely illustrated, both picture and
print contributing to the great his
torical value of the publication.
Methodism in the United States is
here made subject matter Of absorb
ing interest to the general reader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14
Grand SENl
CHANGE OF TINE EFFEV'
I'VE SEPT. 18TH

Trains will leave Portland us
Trunk Station at 7.45 Q. m; ~ ssrrs
p. m. daily for Montreal ana ,w,ontrss
date stations, connecting az HSs;cssl
for ottawa. Toronto. Detrou;; sc cess
CALIFORNIA, and all faSn Recs
points. including the Canau'a"
les, and Vancouver. ~ h. g.
The Island Pond Local wiz
celled .a.s
EFFECTIVE SEPT. 26th. on is,Ii
only. the morning train va Al ~
Portland at els a. m. lnstssS
q. m. al
For further information Apply DEF
Harrison. Gems Agt., FaS. "
Grand Trunk Station, fort4a
Phone Forest 7o4o. 2 s.riis1
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H|NCKLE:Y

Friends of Raymond Tozier, who
has been confined at home for several
weeks because of illness, are glad to
see him out again.
Mrs. Fred p. Head has gone to
Portland for a visit with friends.
Mrs. Noble Maxwell of Richmond,
accompanied by her sister Miss Lii
liam L. Hill, another sister. Mrs.
Grace NJ. Vannar of Worcester, Mass,
who is a visitor in Richmond. We're
callers Wednesday on their cousin,
Mrs. Melvin Palmer.
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NORR|DCEWOCK

The officials and townspeople have
reason to feel gratified at the sue
cess of the Norridgewock Fair which
was held under favorable weather
conditions on Saturday at Elmwood
Park. 1t is estimated that nearly
1900 people attended, and enjoyed ali
the usual attractions of a country
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I've brushed. with my head the grass
to scatter the insects hiding there.
Mr.. Cowbird has Toasted all the af-
ternoon on them"
Help each other all you can;
That's the way to live.
If you take something, please be sure
Something back to give"
sang Bobbie Redvest, that dear little
bird who so often warns the bunny
boy of trouble ahead and danger be-
hind. Yes. indecdy. Little Reader,
your Uncle Dave remembers how
more than unpty-Ieven times that
pretty redvested little birdie has
helped the little rabbit. His is the
little voice in the treetop that often
cries, Don't do this" and Don't do
that" Maybe we will hear 1t in the
next story.
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The Paris fiapper appears to be
tapping with broken wing. as it
were. the styles having pushed her
into the background with the girl
having frills, ruffles, jabots and high
necks and long curling hair. Those
who prey on the vanity of femininity
must introduce novelty or Ego broke"
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Summer visitors. who left Maine
after Labor Day, are missing some
Of the most delightful weather that
Maine has to offer. AS they get
wiser they will stay longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14

New Hampshire is to try out a
plan for radio instruction. Will this
make static popular with school
children?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-14

Wheeler and Miss Cora Davis are
guests for a few days at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Wheeler of Wa
terville.
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They are shooting from ambush in
Herrin. Such a retiring disposition
on the part of murderers is rather
unusual for Herrin,