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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
PERCENTAGE OF CARELESS
MOTORISTS

The Governor Of Massachusetts,
declares 1t his opinion that "the re-
sponsibility for accident to pedes-
trian in the streets caused by motor
vehicles rests primarily and almost
always on the individual operator.
Now, 80 much Of that responsible
ity does rest on the driver OF the
car that there seems to be no need
for exaggeration, in which the Gov
ernor appears to have somewhat n
dulged. Exaggeration is such a
temptation when one is trying to
emphasize a point that most of US
yield to 1t.
Instances have not been lacking
where unless the driver had been a
clairvoyant and able to see a child
" here there seemed to be no occasion
TO look for one, able to read the
childish impulse, accidents could
hardly have been avoided. These,
however, are rare. The general and
important fact remains that 1t is the
drivers responsibility to take the ut
most precaution.
. A test made by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company respecting 100000
vehicles that crossed the tracks of
that road led to the conclusion that
1.-THE accidents at grade crossings are
Idue to the carelessness of about three
per cent of the motorists, which is in
effect a commentator Of the intelli-
Eence of the other 81 per cent. But
what lot Of mischief three per cent
may do. At least we should insisr
with regard to careless motorists
that they should not exceed one half
nf one per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
PRIMARIES AND CONVENTION

A reader, whose letter may be found
In the Letter Box" questions our
conclusions respecting the results OF
the primary election in Pennsylvania.
He asks whether it would not have
been possible for Governor Pinchot
to have gone to a convention with
enough delegates to hold balance
of power; also whether w. J. Bryan
didn't defeat Champ Clark, who had
q majority of the votes in the Bal
timore convention.
In a sense, though not fully per-
haps, his second question contains
an answer to his first. Conventions
have a way of ironing out" candida
cies better than may be done at a
primary and usually with less ex-
pense to the candidates. 1t is pos
sible, at least has been. for an ex-
cellent candidate without wealth to
receive the approval of a convention.
Certainly no candidate without am
pie funds back of him stood any
chance in the Pennsylvania prima-
Sies.
Some, of course. seriously object
10 the ironing out process of the con-
ventions. That this was altogether
admirable would be an absurd con-
illusion, yet we do believe the chances
OF Mr. Ware before a Pennsylvania
Republican convention would have
been slim. indeed. He Immediately
attributed his victory to a desire on
the part'of Pennsylvania Republicans
for light wine and beer. notwith-
standing those same Republicans
nominated in the primary a dry can
didate for Governor.
We are unable at this distance to
speak Of Mr.. Vare's fitness for the
office Of Senator from anything save
hearsay. from reading the comments
OF the press. These. however. ap-
pear to agree that he IL below the
stature that has characterized Penn
sylvania's senators in the past. We
conclude that he is far less able to
render as distinguished service in the
councils Of the Nation than were the
Camerons. Quay or Penrose.
But all this is not by any means
all that might be said In criticism
OF tie primary. which unquestionably
gives the rich opportunity, taking it
,xro i these who cannot command
kwealth; takes representation from
the rural districts and gives it to the
,populous cities. and incites no end
tof demagogy. 1t has not accomplish
ed much Of what its friends expected.
lGo far as we can see,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
TAKE YOUR CHOICE

Justice Bassett. in imposing SEN
tence on two drunken automobile
drivers, gave expression to a con-
viction. which should be and we
believe Is quite generally held, when
he declared: Rum and gasoline do
not mix. An automobile driver must
choose one or the other
The sentence he imposed should
materially aid those looking on in
making choice for themselves. 1t
being $500 and six months in jail.
Railroad arrangements, responsible
for the running of trains-not on
the open highways amid the con-
fusions of heavy traffic but upon
rails over their own right of way
do not hesitate virtually to take from
a drunken engineer his means OF
livelihood, his job and his reputa-
ton. Can we safely do less in the
case Of the drunken motorist?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA FoN
Bangor. tl2l7 a. M, S12.40 a. m. u. Of q. -
1852 am. y. so am. tll.54 am. t2.ls pm.
S2.37 pm. IL SO p. m.
B. & 4. Pts, H. II am. I'll. "a am.
Bar Harbor. t12 IL a. m. t11.54 q. m.
Bath. "a "a m. TO- 40 a. m. 70. Is pm. t4-oop
Belfast. ca 81 a. m, t2.l3p. m
Boston. IS. 81 a. me-. IA. 81 a. m. ts AZ q M
t940 am. 1902 a. m. 1918 .. m. 1884 pm.
taos p. m. *l0. SIS p. m.
Calais. t12l7 q. M. t11.A q. m.
Dover .Foxcr oft. CA. 81 =. M. t2.1 p. m;
Gardiner. f3. Fl q. m. 4.54 q. M. tS4Ia .. Ne
70. 40 m. 1902 a. m, 49, IL D. M. s. "a ms
TAOS D. m. IS. lisp. m. tbs p. m. sl0 90 p. y
Halloweil. IA. 81 q. m. tS.4Ta. m, Sl0uZ q NJ
t3.l3 p. m. So "a p IN. taos p M, f5l5 P. N:
t7.IS p. M, $40. IS .. m.
Harmony. III "a a. m.
Lewiston. IA. 81 a. m. tS.47 q. m. SlOuZ NE
t3.1s p m. IA 5 o. m, slo55 p. m
New York, s.. "a o. M 4.05 o, N.
Portland. 80 81 a. M. t4.54 a m, ts4I a M.
t9.40 m. $1,000 M Il. IL p. m. 1894 p M.
taos D. M. f71S D. m. 40 SIS p. m.
Rocxland. f4.54 a. M. tS47 a. m. fs.4o q ~
II. p. m.
skowhegan. C4.5ia m. s52 a. m. 1850 ne
t2l3 p. m.
So Gardiner. n. "a a. m. fs.47a m. 5000 NJ
t3l3p M. 1874 .. m. f5.l5 pm, f5.is pA-s
ST. Tohn. fi2.l7 a. m. u
Watervilie. tl2.l7 g. m. sl2. 40 I'm. y4;Si snIi
s. SO a. m. t9. 50a m. tl1.H a. m. f2l3p p NJ
1897 p M. t559 p. m, t7.S3 p. m.
Daily. { Except Sunday and Monosy1
I Daily, except Monday. Daily. except Sunday
Sunday only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
church the Sunday befor. Memorial

church the Sunday before Memorial
Day.
A big shipment Of calcium Chloride
for use on the State highway arrived
from Michigan yesterday, and with 4
small amount Of the same for uss
on the village streets. A big shipment
Of tarvia for use on the streets has
also arrived.
A Concord. n. H.. representative Of
the Eastman fire nozzle was In town
yesterday explaining the advantages
| OF this implement, but as the Farm
ington fire department is already well
equipped with everything needed no
sale resulted.
After passing the winter in Farm.
ington, Mr.. and Mrs. James z. Scott
have gone to Rangeley to open their
Quimby Pond camps.
In addition to the instrumental pro-
gram Mrs. Dora Presson Partridge of
Augusta, soprano soloist, will render
two groups of selections at the popu-
lar concert to be given by the feorgan.
lied Wheeler's Band Monday evening
in Music hall. There will also be a
saxophone duet, a soxophone quartet
and a xylophone solo. and numerous
uuHibCAB ny tHc OdIQ lLSelf.
The principal speaker at the meet
ing of the Rotary Club this week was
Major Thayer Of Bangor, who dis
cussed the so-called Maher bill ana
the effect 1t may be expected to have
on educational institutions in Maine
should it become law by vote Of ff1s
people.
Three of the oldest graduates OF
the Pennington State Normal school
have written that they expect to at
end the commencement exercises this
year. They are: John f. Stevens,
~, of New York, the world renown-
ed civil engineer whose work on the
Panama canal made him famous: ].
Walter Stetson, II, of Auburn, for
many years treasurer of the Mechan-
les Savings Bank in that city; and
Mrs. George F. French. II, of Port
land, a well known political and So
cial worker, who has a summer home
in Pennington.
The ladies of the society will serve
a supper at the Union church at
Pennington Falls the evening Of Fri
day. May %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
A GRlEvous MISTAKE

OF late 1t has seemed as though the
machinery Of law had surrounded
those accused of crime with every
protection, even that needed for the
public. There appear. however. to
be occasional exceptions.
One of these exceptions is the case
Of Raffaello Morello Of Newark. He
had served eight years of life SEN
tence to prison when it was discov-
cred that through the mistake of i"e
interpreter Morello confessed to the
murder of his wife, who it later was
found shot herself when her husband
was drafted for the war. Morello
was so shocked by this that he tried
to kill himself, but didn't succeed. On
top Of that he has served eight years
in prison. Such exceptions to the
rule are not agreeable to contempla-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
Judicial Court

In the supreme judicial court for
Franklin county. civil session, the jury
gave verdict for the defendant in
the case of Erland S. Bowie ct ais. VS..
Charles l.. Oldham, to recover dam
ages for an alleged assault.
The next case heard was that of
Paul f. Burrows of Portland, travel
ing salesman, VS.. John A. Goldsmith
Of Industry, which is not yet complet-
ed. Burrows claims that while he was
passing over the highway in Industry,
Goldsmith drove out of his yard with
truck, colliding with Burrows Sc
dan, badly damaging his car and caus-
ing severe personal injuries to him.
self. Burrows testified that he could
not see the driveway from which Gold
smith drove into the highway on ac-
count of the bushes, but there being
an intersecting highway he was iriv-
ing slowly and sounded his hord. Neg
ligence on the part of Goldsmith is al
legged. This Goldsmith denies, stating
that he drove out of his yard in low
gear and that he sounded his horn and
used all due and proper care. He
claimed that he did not hear any sig
nal from Burrows and that the latter
was driving at high speed Several
"IthcSSeS tSStiIeu as TO COnQ1IiOnS
where the accident occurred and to the
condition of Mr. Burrows after the ac-
cident, and that both he and the ear
were badly injured was not in dispute.
The Memorial Day address in Farm
ington this year will be delivered by
Hon. Frank G. Harrington of Augusta,
and the usual program will hight va
rittions will be carried out under the
direction OF S. Clifford Belcher Camp,
5. of L V The Grand Army post
sons of Veterans and their auxiliaries
will attend services at the Old South
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
= hv David Cory

''Where are you going today, bunny
boy?" asked Lady Love. as her little
rabbit placed his khaki cap on his
head and swung his knapsack over his
shoulder.
ITO look for an adventure" an
swered the little bunny. 80 many
things happen when one is out to learn
something"
BE careful lest Danny Fox sur
prise you," warned his careful little
mother. "It takes all bunny's wits
to avoid that crafty old robber.
Look before you leap;
A careful watchout keep.
Don't be too inquisitive,,-
Cautious you must be to live"
ct know It, Mother dearest" an
swered her little rabbit, and kissing
her on each cheek, where a red rose
bloomed so sweet, he hoped down
the winding path through the bushes
out to the Sunny meadow. Then up the
Old Cow Path cliperty clip, lipperty
lip, his knaphack bouncing up and
down on his back and his red-striped
candy cane swinging from his left
paw, hurried the little bunny until
by and by, after a while and hop
pity mile he met Mrs. Bee on her way
to gather honey and pollen among the
flowers.
Hello" cried the little rabbit.
hoping that Mrs. Bee would stop to
talk, and maybe to teach him some
thing interesting. rs the flower juice
as sweet as the pollen?"
Both will be honey by and by" an
swered Mrs. Bee. II must work hard
to feed the little wee babies"
What" exclaimed the amazed lit
tie rabbit.
Il mean just what I say" answered
Mrs. Bee. "All we bee sisters take
care of our eggs and babies. Some of
US gather food, others build the cells
or cradles, and still others care for
and feed the bee babies"
Dearest me, never knew that,
exclaimed the astonished little bunny.
II thought you were just honey MAX
ers."
mo. indeed" went on Mrs. Bee, de-
lighted that the little rabbit wah so
keen for knowledge, mo indeedy. We
older sisters must care for our younger
ones who have no wings: also we
must take care of the bee eggs till
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

they hatch into little white worms.
anen n thea care iGT n..
baby bees to be fed very often. We
older sisters, besides taking care of
them, must build cradles for them
while growing into bees with legs and
wings. Goodness me, I only hope we
do not have a very warm summer"
"Why?" asked the curious little
bunny.
Because. in that event, some Of us
must stand and make our wings go
fast to fan fresh air through the hive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
WHICH WOULD you CHOOSE?

If some good fairy should appear,
as they did in the old fairy tales and
offer to grant your hearts desire,
what would you choose?
Wealth? It's a transient thing that
brings its own cares.
Happiness? It's an elusive thing
which we keep by giving away.
Health? That's the best gift. Health
Is riches that gold cannot buy and
surely health is cause enough for
happiness.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound may he the good fairy who
onerss you this priceless gift of better
health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
Monday, May "a, 1926.

Despair makes despicabIe figure
and 10 descended from q mean origi-
nal. II 10 the offspring CT fear, lazi-
ness and impatienee. 1t argues a de-
feet Of spirit and resolution, and Of
tentimes of honesty too. After all,
The exercise of this passion 10 so
troublesome that nothing but dint OF
evidence and demonstration should
force it upon US. would not despair
unless | knew tho irrevocable decree
was passed, saw my misfortune
recorded in the book Of fate, and
signed and sealed by necessity
Jeremy Collier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
BPW Club Meeta

The regular meeting of the Bust
ness and Professional Women's Club
was held at the club rooms May
10Th.
Mrs. Osgood from the Waterville
BPW Club was a welcome guest and
the members were invited by Mrs.
Osgood to visit at the regular meet
ing of the Waterville club to be held
Monday evening, May oath.
During the business session 1t was
voted that the club give the sum Of
500 to be used in purchasing a
drinking fountain and new swing for
the public playground. and a COM
mittee was appointed to act relative
to the same. At the suggestion of
Miss Conner, chairman of the health
committee, the club is considering
the advisability Of securing . nearby
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

so that the nurses and babies will not
stihe or the wax cradles melt"
Goodness me, I never heard of
such thing!" exclaimed the amazed
little rabbit. Wont Mother be inter-
ested to hear that?"
1--WE been out pollen gathering ever
since early before breakfast" went on
Mrs. Bee. But our lazy brothers,
whom we call drones, eat and sleep
all through the summer. They do not
help at all in the work of the hive.
But when the cold weather comes we
drive them out of the hive" and in
the next story you shall hear what
happened after that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
Ne7c Beauty Cream
NON the Fashion

You will be enthusiastic over a new
French Process Cream for whitening
and identifying the skin. 1t is so pure
and different from other creams.
Women say they see great improve
ment in their compilations after the
first application. If you want smooth
er. brighter and younger skip. use
MELLO-GLO Cream. It's wonderful.
At all Toilet Goods Counters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
FARMINCTON

The Opportunity Circle of the Old
South church will meet at the home
of Mrs. E. A. Odell, who will be as
sisted in entertaining by Mrs. Her
man Whittier, Mrs. Frederick G..
Lovejoy, Mrs. Convers B. Moody and
Miss Katherine Titcomb.
Mrs. Helen Stubs of South Brain
tree, Mass, is the guests for two
weeks of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
LaForest Tufts of the Strong road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

"
Miss I. c. Joansen, Franklin County
Public Health nurse, has gone to At
lantic City, n. j., to attend the BIZ
ennial convention of the American
Nurses Association.
Harry D. Neman of Boston, con-
cert baritone, will give a recital in
Merrill hall next Thursday evening,
May 81.
Arthur Keith went to Portland
Friday and drove home another
Standard Oil truck, the third to be
placed in his territory. He also has
two horse drawn carts.
Hon. Arthur L. Thayer Of Bangor,
Republican candidate for governor
at the June Primaries, was caller in
town Friday night, and met number
of local Republicans, though his COM
ing was unannounced and entirely
unexpected.
Rev. w. G. Brett of New Sharon,
Rev. o. H. Munroe of Phillips, and
Elmer O. Metcalf of Weld, with Rev
A. A. Rounder of Pennington and
Prof. w. G. Mallett, principal Of the
have in the last day or two been ar
ranging the program for the annual
meeting of the Franklin County AS
socation of Congregational churches,
which will be held soon, probably
with the church in Strong. June. 8, al
though that is a matter not yet fully
settled.
H. c.. Russell who has been quite
i'll for several days, is considerably
improved.
A Lewiston advertising man gave
an impersonal talk on that subject
Friday evening to group of Far
mington business men, at the head
quarters of the Chamber of Com
merce. 1t was instructive. and much
enjoyed.
The Methodist people gave a recep-
ton to the new pastor, Rev. Mr.. Pei
ley. and his wife, at the church We'd
nesday evening. which was largely
attended, including many from the
other churches, and was a very en-
joyable occasion.
Winslow Hayden of South wey-
mouth, Mass, formerly of Farming
ton, is in town on business and call
ing on old friends.
There was a good attendance at
the meeting of Pilgrim Commandery.
No. 10, X. T., last night, when there
was work in the Illustrious Order of
the Red Cross, and the Order of NAL
ia. with several candidates. A fine
lunch was served after the work.
At the meeting of the Evergreen
club this week, at the home of Mrs.
Fred Pinkham. there was an interest
ing paper on Travels in Venice" by
Mrs. A. M. Greenwood. and one equal
1y interesting on maine Gen Stones"
by Mrs. f. H. Whitcomb. Current
events at roll-call. Refreshments.
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Houdini has been showing the &C.
cupants of the White House how to
extract live rabbit from a hat. Now
the Democratic leaders will wish to
have him show them how a victory
may be extracted from the political
situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

1t Is stated that more than 70 per
cent of the adults in civilized coun-
Of vision. The statement emanates
from the producers of electric light
ing and the remedy proposed is more
electric lighting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

The choice Of a Chinese as the
mead OF one Of the largest mission
colleges In that country in place
OF the American. who has been the
president. leads some to conclude
khat the occident having equipped
fhs Orient with facilities for enlight-
eminent 1t 10 time for the latter to
take charge Of them. Well?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

Ramsay Macdonald stuck his An
ger on the spot when he declared
that the public cannot claim the
right to protect itself against trade
disputes while it lodges its RESPONSE
biilty for seeing fai& play to those
tnvolved.-Boston Herald,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

Effective restriction of the sale
of machine guns as we'll as of pistols
seems to be needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

me new seven million dollar hotel
a. Palm Beach has voluntarily been
placed In, receivership. but Palm
Beach remains AZ attractive as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

Some women are criticising, the
radio because they cannot see how
the soprano singer is dressed.-Bidde-
| ford journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

When 1t comes to having a real
pulp Kennebunkport can teach the
other towns and cities of this State
things they do not know or under
stand.-Portland Press-Herald.
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MAINE GOSSIP
This Moment

This Moment
This moment is given.
Let it enfold
All that the past and future hold.
Why have we striven?
This moments gold
Crosses treasures shall outweigh,
All the heritage of years
All their tears and fears and cheers
In one moment Of today
At focus-point converge.
Hopeful CLEANS and tenuous dreams,
Wherewithal the spirit teens,
To the surface rise and surge.
Let this moment so expand
That life-time's orb is spanned:
What in memory's depth reposes,
All that is and still may be,
This one moment now encloses-
Endless through infiinity
Margaret Munsterberg in The
Forum.
A track meet will be held Satur-
day. May 20, at Presque Isle among
the teams of the high schools of
Houlton. Pressure Isle and Fort Fair
field.
The Aroostook County Council Of
Religious Education will hold Its
46th annual convention at Island
Falls Thursday and Friday. May q
and %. Harvey A. Tompkins of
Houlton Is president Of the associa-
ton.
Eastport Is anticipating the opening
in the near future Of it's sardine fac
tories. Some herring are being caught
in the Eastport weirs, but more abund-
antly along the frontier river st.
Croix and various sections Of Passa-
maquoddy Bay in Canadian and east
Maine waters.
Philip Hamilton. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. P. Hamilton of Caribou. a
student at Northeastern University, is
securing fine rank in his studies and
winning many honors on the athletic
field, among them first prize in dis
Gus throwing and shot-put against
Tufts College, Springfield College and
Rhode Island College.
The old Deering shipyard at Bath
is busy spot these days with men
and horses engaged in building the
distributing station for the Standard
Oil Co. Carloads of gravel are be-
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Enhancement Announced

The engagement of Miss Helen J.
Leeman Of West Mills, who has been
in Pennington much of the time for
several years and Arthur S. Guerney
of North Arson, is announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24
CLEANS

People who think it will be hard
for Nellie and Gram to settle down
to the routine Of life on the farm
don't know Nellie and Gram.-Bid-
deford Journal
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Ing hauled there to make the founda-
ton for the big oil tanks and the
steel for the tanks is being unloaded
and carried to the scene Of opera
tioOu
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Augusta Lodge Directory

Bethlehem LODGE NO. IS r. &
A. NJ. Special communication Tues
day evening, May 25, at O'Clock,
Masonic Temple. Work in NJ. NJ. de-
gree. Refreshments. All sojourning
brothers cordially invited.
ALMON B. SULLIVAN, w. ".
p E. FULLER, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

The old Deering shipyard at Bath
is a busy spot these days with men
and horses engaged in building the
distributing station for the Standard
Oil Co. Carloads of gravel are be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-24

A track meet will be held Satur-
day. May 20, at Presque Isle among
the teams of the high schools of
Houlton, Presque Isle and Fort Fair
field.