Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-13
S;allp Rernebec Journal.
OUR spoRrsMEN
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anu SlNS every man an equal cnance |
while it lasts, and it will not last under I
these conditions but mighty little |
while.
And so IT seems to me that the !
sooner the guides OF Maine; as ID body. /
realize this the better it wila be for all
concerned. \
Instead of putting forth efforts to
destroy this law, in my judgment, you
should unite to help make it better. !
We welcome your assistance and your
suggestions, and they will always re-
ceive all due consideration.
'The registered guide WIN in the flu
ture come more and more into PROM
hence as an important parsonage.
He touched upon the matter of the
destruction of cartridges, and other
game birds, and the loss it had been TO
the State.
Regarding the moose law, Mr. Garlic
ton explained fully the habits of the
moose, and said though he advised
that the law be kept as It now is for a
time at least, he was aware as others
are that to extend the time to the 18th
of October, instead of the 1st when the
law is off. would greatly benefit the
moose.
Senator William Engel of Bangor,
spoke briefly but eloquently, in THE
Importance and Value of Our Game"
He told what important factors our
game interests are in the welfare of
all our people. directly or Indirectly.
and dWelt upon the need of all working
in harmony to protect these interests.
Adjntant General John r. Richards
made a hit in his remarks on Our
Game Birds"
He said the game birds of the State
We're getting to be in many sections, a
thing of the past. They had been
slaughtered and had in consequence
disappeared, The birds are not so well
protected as the big game, yet in the
large section of the country that pays
the taxes, the people care more for the
birds than for the big game.
Many years ago parties came to the
towns, and left large sums of money
there, all for the purpose of shooting
the birds. Every section had its regu-
lar visitors. Now the same people
have to go South or West for the birds
or take to hunting the big game. Nat
urally the transportation companies
like the change as TT gives them a
longer distance to carry the people.
NeHtidl IttudiuS says Tie Sdl-
should be prohibited absolutely There
is but little to be gained by permitting
the sale. as burt a small sum of money
is involved, and it only robs the ''cov-
ers'' of the birds. He also advises thai
the season be shortened
Commissioner S. w. Matthews
of the bureau of labor sttatis-
tics was called upon TO give an address,
Travel
Mr.. Matthews first went to show how
large our lakes and forests, where tht
fish and game abounds are.
I'm the State of Maine" said Mr.
Matthews, there are IL. 900 acres o.
cumberland which is seven times larger
than the famous Black forests il
Germany our inland waters cover
an area of 800. 900 acres. We have BOOT
miles Of sea coast, if one follows tn,
sinuosties of the coast. Thus yol
can see the advantages of air, Wate
and climate that Maine possesses
Though Maine has other importan
resources. one of the most important i:
found in its rare combination o
woods and mountains, lakes. streams
and sea coast with this health civ
ing and invigorating climate, anc
grand opportunities for rest and pleas
ure, thus eminently fitting nearly ever.
part of the State for summer abod
of the great tourist public. and mallin:
Maine justly styled the playground o
the nation"
When the party arrived m the sec
ton of the country after leaving Mon
son, Monday afternoon they gaZed en-
l,t 10
beautiful.
The road will run along for a time il
a forest, running along the western
side of a chain of mountains, Whel
suddenly there viii be trestle and ia
down below will be seen a valley o
densely wooded land, with now ant
then glimpses of water while oppo
site arises majestic hill that would il
central Maine be called a mountain.
The glmpses that can be caught o
the scenery between the trees. onl,
adds to its attractiveneSs.
Every time Il trestlc was crossed o
an opening was seen in the forests. al
eyes We're fastened eagerly at tn
scenery that is beyond description, an,
must been seen to be appreciated.
The train has to run with exceeding
high trestles, and along the mountain
sides.
At Greenvile the train runs to tn,
wharf. where the commodiouS Steame
kathadin is taken for the 20 nil
trip to <ineo, which can lie plainl,
located even by one who has neve
visited the place. if he has seen thu
pictures of the bluff shaped mountain
On Monday afternoon it had beei
very warm in the cars and upon board
ing the boat it was found that a stiff
breeze was blowing. making the ali
very chilly. Those who had not takel
overcoats and wraps, felt very sorr.
for it, for the scenery was too grand t.
miss by staying in the cabin.
AS the steamer passed Capen's
which is supposed to be half way be
tween Greenville and kineo, the Sun
was setting behind one of the noun
tainS.
II don't care if I freeze up here il
the bow" exclaimed one lady enthu
siastically, this is too beautiful a sigh
to miss
There was a slight blush haze al