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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
Com. Thomas Speaks
At School Dedication
BiddefOrd High School

Especial to the kennebec JournaD
Biddeford, Me. March 5-Speaking
at the dedicatory service of the new
addition to the high school in this
city this evening. Or. Augustus 0.
Thomas, State commissioner of edu-
cation. declared that whenever a
community contributes a building
of this kind, erected to education
and dedicated to the cause of the
children, it becomes an additional
sign of the progress of the human
race and still better conditions ahead.
"a few generations ago, there were
not many educated people in the
country and the uneducated had
little competition" he said. I'm
those days, our country was young
and rich in natural resources. Men
We're able to go out into the world
and develop these resources with
less learning than is required today.
Our enterprises today are so vast
and so specialized that we require
specific forms of education in order
to get along. There are more young
people in our colleges" today than
were in our high schools 20 years
ago, and school attendance of all
types has greatly increased
Commissioner Thomas asserted his
belief that every American youth
who has the desire for an education,
who believes it will help him and
who yearns for it. should have n
chance to go just as far as his
dynamic power will carry him.
F"There are some things which need
to be taught" lie continued. ut
has been my privilege to examine
the educational systems of some
countries and although our schools
are far from perfect, although we
are not teaching anything the best
1T can be taught and so well as II
should be taught, yet we have vir-
tually the best system of education
in the world. My judgment of this
is based upon the fact that we have
greater sympathy for the child and
will go father to protect him AMI
to give him a chance. Then, too,
in many of the other countries, thew
still hold to the old ideal of formal
discipline and the more liberal forms
of education, while in America we
believe that the function Of the
school is to help the child to do
better the desirable things of life
which he eventually must do anyway.
This means a concrete form of in
struction and an endeavor to ac-
quaint the coming citizen with his
rights and privileges, his duties to
his fellow man and to his country,
so that when he meets these oblga-
tons, he will have more definite
conception of right procedure.
There are two things we must
teach to the rising generation and
it can be done. First, we must teac'
the children to work. 1t is the idlp
man, whether rich or poor, who fails
in his duty, to his country and to
society. Second, we must give the
children the proper ideas of thrift.
A person who has a job and a bank
account, small though it may be. is
a potential good citizen, while q
man who is out of work and out of
is facing temptation through
which large numbers fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
BIDS FOR BRIDGE
Continued from Page One)

New York, the engineer of the propo-
s!tion, will assume responsibility for
arranging all details of crossing the
tracks OF the Maine Central Railroad
Company satisfactory to the rail-
road company. A further condition
is made that right shall be secured
from the federal government to &C.
cupy such part of the federal lot as
will be needed and that proper and
satisfa ctory arrangements could be
maue with the city of Bath for CT oss-
ing the street.
The directors also voted relative to
the Woolwich approaches to take
bids on the two approach trestles
with their abutments and to use En-
gineer Waddelrs estimate on Line
IA" and the estimate that the d.
rectors viii prepare on Line "B" af-
ter making a survey to arrive at the
total cost of the structure by adding
these estimates to the bids.
In letter sent last night to Enci-
neer Waddell at New York, the
bridge directors say:
"The directors voted to request you
to specify lighting fixtures in keep
ing with the architectural effect of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
Editorial Comment
Crime and the Melting-Pot
On. Y. World)

Some plausibility goes with the
argument of DR.. William McDougall
of Harvard that the mingling of
many races, with a consequent clash
of ideals and the smothering of a
single ideal, is largely responsible for
crime in the United States. But it
goes to pieces on certain unacceptable
facts. Those sections of the world
where many races mingle are not
necessarily sections most strongly
marked by crime. In our own coun-
try, for example. there is the case of
West Virginia. Here, perhaps. sur
vive the purest American strains now
extant: here is relatively small pro-
portion of foreign born population
and yet, under certain conditions.
West Virginia can be the most law
less of our States. Again. compar-
ing Chicago and New York, one finds
the foreign born population OF Chi
cago proportionately much less than
that of New York. Yet Chicago is
VIGOROUSLY the most lawless of our
large cities. Again, going abroad Tor
our data, Australia is stamping
ground for many races, and is, in ad-
dition. much newer country than
our own Yet Australia is more law
abiding than we are. And hnally,
having look at Canada. where two
hostile races manage to get along IN
comparative peace, We see that this
clash of racial ideals cannot be
primary cause of crime. When we
talk about crime and it's causes. we
may as well face the truths our ever
present crime wave is due mainly to
our own shamefully inefficient ma
chinery for suppressing it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
FEDERAL CONTROL OF STATE

The serious trend toward Federal
bureaucracy in the management of
State affairs has not been more
cogently expressed in few words
than in the address given by Hon. w.
Tudor Gardiner before st. Marks
Mems Club.
II we do not want the Federal
Government, on the advice of self
perpetuating Safeguarding bu-
reau in PARKWAY Washington,
virtually debating what We shall ex-
pend for a given purpose; saying
how our schools shall be managed;
how our charities shall be conducted
and all that sort of thing, a tendency,
which is now gathering momentum,
it is time to wake up to the situa-
ton.
When the State matches, dollar for
dollar, the Federal allowance to the
State, 1t must be expended within he
State at the virtual dictation of the
Federal Government. Moreover, the
Federal Government takes this
money from the State by way OF
Federal taxes, takes also the money
for administration at Washington,
also takes for distribution among
those States where the Federal Gov
eminent doesn't find so much prop
erty to be taxed.
Without criticizing work that has
been done the speaker clearly showed
the trend that threatens, that the
method causes extravaganza, that 1t
is not always advisable to spend the
money, though the State directly
contributes but part of it. He fairly
admits that up to the present the
money so contributed appears to
have been Well spent, but he leaves
room for no doubt that the direction
in which this policy is leading Is
toward unmistakable Federal dicra-
ton of a States affairs by q bureau
in some department in Washington.
that this method tends to increased
expenditure, long-distance control,
and the taking over of States in
itiatlve and Independence; that the
momentum in this direction is in
creasing.
Whenever the Federal Government
offers to spend money in Maine along
with an equivalent sum raised direct
ly by the State, we hope people Will
consider very carefully about accept
ing that, which may easily, in erect
be rather bride than contribution.
We should not attempt to discontinue
the policy of Federal aid Tor hlgh-
ways, for instance. That is estab-
lished and within limits should be
beneficial all around, but We should
look to the limits and keep them
where they belong: we should serl-
ously question the application OF
like method to new phases of Federal
control of State activities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
CAUSE FOR CONFIDENCE

Do we really comprehend the
power of the influences to which the
enforcers of the prohibitory law are
subjected? Their wage is compare
lively small and opportunities for
graft are Haunted in their faces. If
political influence secured them a job
political influence is likely to inter-
fere with the performance of their
duties.
Major Roberts, the dry admins
traitor of New York in a recent ad-
dress, said:
Next to graft, one Of the biggest
difficulties with which We have to
contend is the interference of poll
ticians in the conduct of our work.
There is a constant effort on their
part to break conscientious and
honest agents who do their duty"
All things considered 1t is cause for
confidence in mankind that so many
of these officials loyalty do their
duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
Sketch of Career

Prof. Theme was born in Zachan1-
Pomrania, Germany, March II, 1S49.
He studied music under julius Won
Unruh's at his school until gradual
ed. He served five years in that
country as musician from the Aus
trian war in 1866 till after the
Franco Prussian war Of lS71-1872.
Immediately after this he served as
musician on the U. S. S. Plymouth
to the end of her cruise.
He located in New York City, en-
tered the Aschenbroedel musicians
union and became a solo cornetist in
Felix Eben's list Regt. band. He
next located in Boston and became a
member of Henry C. Browns Bril-
gade band, was assistant leader of
the band and conductor of it's Or
chestra for time. Their concerts
on the Boston Common were always
attended by large crowds wro thor
oughly enjoyed the programs.
Prof. Theme came to the Home
June l, 1883 and has had charge of
the Home band since that time.
musicians received their practical
musical education under Prof.
Theme at the Home, some of whom
sponsible positions in prominent or
CARNATIONS of this country. Prof.
John p. Sousa often introduced Prof
Theme as public benefactor, mean
ing that many of his training have
been and are now members of his
band and he preferred his recom-
mendation to anybody else's.
Mrs. Theme passed away about
two years ago and since that time his
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Legault, has
been keeping house for him. His
son. Louis F., resides at Norfolk, Va,
and has an orchestra of his own.
Many thousands have been thrilled
and inspired by the music of the
"ToGus Home band under the mas
terly leadership of Prof. Theme.
Many of these have appreciated the
rare qualities of his leadership. Some
have also recognized not only the
skill but the faithfulness with which
the veteran bandmaster gave him.
self to his PROFESSIONALISM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

Wonder il Congress will hurry up
In finding an owner Of mo mans
land" wherein bootleggers are said
to be doing thriving business just
outside the National Capital But
surely Congressman would not know
ingIy drink what might be distilled
there. Uncertainty respecting the
kind Of liquor one is getting may
have something to do with many re-
cent conscientious objections to pro-
hibition. But that aside. and to re-
turn to our mutton. this no mans
land was made of soil pumped out OF
the Potomac sixteen years ago. To 1t
Virginia and the District of Columbia
both make claim and that claim is
pending while the glow from moon
shine stills on land that has no
suzerainty reflects in the noses of the
proletariat. UP and at EN-!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

err with new taxes levied =
the budget and the stab,li,. Y
exchange, resulted in stab,,saito
the cost of living in that en-
In most European Countries 'S y
Is In better shape than inar an ma
report. Frai ce Is now the on,s
try whose budget shows a ds s Y
Mr.. Leafs conviction wa. -.
European trade league is n.a ua'
to secure open markets on . y I
the same scale as those OF H. & :,
States. National jealousies !, !. ~
force us here to employ IN . nv
trade struggles efforts which
be concentrated on the rens.s sa''
vance of human well being"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

dearest me-" as Little Miss Mousie
often exclaims, your Uafle Dave is
worried over the Old Red Rooster. If
that kernel of corn in his throat is
not quickly removed that kind old
feathered time-piece will never again
wake up dear Uncle Lucky every
morning before breakfast"
Let me think, unused the old gen
tleman rabbit for the first time in this
story. although he had already said it
in the last one. 'Dr. Quack won't be
home till evening. The Old Red Roos-
ter may be choked by that time.
must think of something to do. What
shall 1t be? Dear me, dear me" And
again Anxious Uncle Lucky scratched
his head with his left hind foot. while
the poor old fowl gurgled and choked,
wriggled and twisted his neck. But,
mercy me and beg your pardon, that
obstinate kernel of corn wouldn't
bulge. No, sir. 1t just stuck in that
poor old ROSTERS throat, making him
weezy and teary-eyed.
i've got it! I've got it," shouted
Uncle Lucky, all of sudden, just like
that, quick as the wind that blows on
your hat, and up he jumped to get it.
Yes. sir. he did. He jumped up. ana
across the kitchen floor to get it and
the next minute he had hoped up on
a chair and taken from the cupboard
in the corner the little tin pepper box
Then back to where the Old Red Roos-
ter was sitting hoped the old gentle
man rabbit and the next minute he
had sprinkled enough pepper on the
old fowls nose to make an elephant
sneeze his head off.
"Kerchoo! Kerchoo, Kerchoo kerchoo!
Out popped the little kernel
And across the room it few.
1t broke little cup of delft
And knocked platter off the shelf.
ooh. how much better feel" cried
the Old Red Rooster, tapping his wings
II declare, Uncle Lucky, you're as
good as three doctors"
Much cheaper. I imagine" laughed
the funny old gentleman rabbit, with
wink at Little Miss Mousie. But
I will say that you're good sneezer.
Yes, indeedy. Never heard any one
sneeze like you"
II surprised myself" answered the
now happy fowl, unwinding the band
age about his neck. Then wiping his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
Railroads and SteamDoae
MAINE CENTRAL !.I. R F,a,.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA ~ !,

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA ~
Bangor, tl22l a. M, s12.40 a. NJ = or
1920 am. tl2.25 pm, t2.23 PM -
B. & A. Pts, tl2.21 am. t1225p.m.
Bar Harbor, fI2.2l a. M, t12.25 .. 70; !
Bath. lisa a. m, t9.si a. m. t 4 2
Belfast. C4.44 q. m. t9.26 2. M, va Il =
Boston, 1921 a. m, t5.54 q. M NJ d
sl0.0S a. m. 1905 p. m. 1884 p'm''
Calais. t12.21 a. M. tl2.25 p. m;
Dover -Foxcroft, C4.44 . m, fz.zs = "a u, II Z
Gardiner. 1921 a. M. 1854 a. M, a5pi
s100S a. M, sos p. m, 50; 81 2. m. i'
ISIS p. M, IT, 10 p. M, sl05o ?. M i;,o0sa a
Hallowell, 1884 a. M. 1881 a. m. HIS MS 81
1905 p. M, 1894 pm. taos p. m, 20
f7.l9 D. M, 80. IS p. m.
Harmony. t12. 25 p. m. naasi I
Lewiston. 1854 q. m, 1871 a. NJ,
TAOS p. M. s10.55 p. m.
New York, IS. "a p. m. .05 p. m tasfAi
Portland. f3.21 a. m. t5:54 q. NJ tsll5e1
S100S m, 10. 05 p. m. 1884 p. ns
t7.l9 D. M, *10.55 .. m. ann D
Rockland. 1884 a. m. 1881 9; m. Iftys2 3pl
Skowhegan, C4.44 a. m. 70 a. n-' st00Ss1
So. Gardiner. 1854 a. m. 1881 .. MI Tie p1
1905 p. m. 1884 p. m. f5.lo pm
sos IN.
St. John, fl22l a. m. ..o NAa1
Waterville. tl22l a. m. LEU an' s259f'
1926 q. m, t12.25 p. m. fs.z5 p ma
TIA .. m, 1888 p. m. s...v and Ncsts1I
3DajS C Except SUNDAY - a.ct $50
Z Daily, except Monday. I Daily els's
! Sunday only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

1t is said that it was revealed dur
ing the diamond jubilee Of Boston
concern that Jefferson Davis, just
prior to the war, bought a cloak IN
that store on one of his visits North,
a cloak like that which Mr. Bryan
liked to wear. 1t is assumed that he
wore this when he was captured,
which gave rise to the report that he
was endeavoring to effect his escape
IN woman's apparel. Nowadays a
man caught wearing Knockers could
hardly expect to escape the charge Of
wearing woman's clothes,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

Occasionally there are advantages
to be had from the chronic forgetful-
ness on the part of the public. There
is the Bimba trial, for instance. a
serious precedent established, per-
haps, but people will have forgotten
Bimba within a few weeks. And the
same will happen to Countess Cath
cart, though both she and Bimba will
probably. reap the rewards of no
toriety for brief spell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

Ointment in the
newspaper and I
bought q jar Of
it In less than
three weeks my
sores healed up
and have been
well ever since. As
my wife has been
sick for nearly a
year and had bed
sores we induced
her to try this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

A Stoughton, Mass. citizen cele-
brated his 18th birthday anniversary
him that he has never used an oath
since he knew the meaning of it
and that's all. Well, that's something
worthy Of imitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

If President Coolidge is pointing
with pride at the work done during
the first year he has been ION his
own" as chief executive the photog-
raphers haven't caught him at it. But
from all accounts people generally
are pointing with pride and are free
to speak about 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

The wearing by girls OF smocks
over their dresses during hours of
employment is a craze that is dying
in it's first squalling fit. Someone
has told the girls they look like dumb
bells in the new rig, so. of course,
you know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
Open sores on lea
for more than yea !
Resinol healed IN
few weeks

Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 24:-aT.s
been troubled with running !.
on my leg for a year or n,o,s !
all the medical attention and -
ments l tried did no good. On i
! saw an advertisement for IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

Strike leader predicted that $4,000
textile workers in Lawrence, Mass.
Providence, r. l., and Paterson, n. j.,
would Join the Passaic strikers within
a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

eyes with his yellow bandanna hand
k-rchief, he thanked Uncle Lucky and
strutted out TO the barn.
Don't forget to wake me up tomor-
row morning" the old gentleman rab-
bit shouted after him.
"I'll wake you up with a cockle-do
At five o'clock tomorrow.
You've cleared the Kernel from my
throat
And from my heart all sorrow"
crowed, the happy old fowl as he took
down his blue overalls from the peg
in the Little Red Barn ana COM
menced to pull them on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

Federal Judge warned that there was
much perjury in the Chelsea rum case
before giving it to the jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
NLD-TIME sanitary methods

OLD-TIME sanitary methods
bring unhappy, fretful days.
Now the insecurity of the hazardous
sanitary pads" has been ended.
You wear sheerest gowns, meet
every and all social or business ex-
actments in peace of mind any
time, any day.
1t is called "KOTEX" FIVE
times as absorbent as the ordinary
cotton pad!
Thoroughly deodoyises thus
ending ALL fear Of offending.
Discards as easily as piece of
Y tissue. No laundry. No embar-
rassment
You ask for it without hesitaney
simply by saying "KOTEXr at any
drug or department store. Costs
only a few cents. Proves old ways
an unnecessary risk.
K 9 re (
No Iaunds,-discasd like tissYs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

Ten robbers fought duel with a
Chicago Waterman and escaped with
a payroll estimated at between $4,000
and 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

Helen Wills advanced to the final
bracket of the Mentone tennis tourna-
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

salve and the sores are he,l,I
splendidly. l have bought sevs
jars Of it and believe me il 4
always be on the shelf in nv N
room" (Signed) Alfred Z. ~
1014 Monroe st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
NEWS BRIEFS

Countess OF Cathcart won her suit
to remain in the United States when
federal Judge sustained her habeas
corpus writ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

Count Won Bernstein declared that
Germany was not hostile to the entry
of any nation in the league of nations
council
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

selling revolvers for infants to cut
their teeth upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

Secretary Mellon sees good in the
decline Of stocks; did you get your
share of the good?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

1t is said that some of the students in
college are against mental training
also.-Los Angeles Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

Bridgeport bank clerk confessed that
he falsiffed books for ~ years to pro-
tect woman clerk who embezzled
$4,000 and then disappeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

$4,000 and then disappeared.
Geneva, March 5.-(AP)-Forecas
in league of nations circles concern
ing the league meeting next week in
dictate there is growing sympathy to a
plan to accord Poland temperament
seat in the council as the best means
Of solving political problems which
are liable to arise between Germany
and Poland.
West Point. N. Y, March 5.-(AP)-
Announcement was made here today
of the election of Cadet Dudley G..
Stricken to captain next seasons ar
my basketball team, and of Cadet
Mark K. Lewis to head the 1926-1927
hockey sextet
Hartford, Conn, March 5.-(AP)-
Cash valuation of the services Of 9.
Harold Gilpatric. former bank cashier
and state treasurer brought from At
ianta prison on a habeas corpus writ
to assist credits in untangling his ac-
counts, has been appraised at $5223,
this being the actual amount recovered
for his bankrupt estate and by the
First National Bank of Putnam which
he wrecked. He has given some as
SiStuHSS WHICH may laJeF ledQ TO re-
covery of additional money. Gilpatric
has been here three weeks and has
lived in good style under the eye of a
prison guard.
Philadelphia, March 5.-(AP).-
The American Checker Association
has invited the sesqui- centennial ex-
position management to bid for the
International team checker match to
be played in the United States next
fall by teams representing Scotland,
England and the United States. Bos-
ton already has made a bid for the
event, which lasts nearly a week.
London, March 5.-(AP)-A new
super all metal flying boat is being
constructed at Pisa, Italy, for an ex-
detrimental air service between Spain
and South America, it was announced
here today. Four Napier engines
having total horsepower of 2OOO
will be built into the machine, which
will be capable of carrying IL passen-
gers. 1t is said that the flying boat
will be able to make nonstop
flight of 1000 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

One gratifying impression we get
from modern theological discussions
is that hell is not as hot as it was
forty years ago.-Toledo Blade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06

New England GEMS to be solving
its old life-or-death problem of TB
or not TB.-Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-06
Saturday, March 8, 1926.

The virtuous retain in their mind
the good done to them, whereas the
evil they experience drops from their
mind like water from a lotus petal.
--JatakaIama.