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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The lines are being drawn for the
fall campaign in the states which hold
elections this year. Everything indi-
Gates that the struggle in 1900 will be
between the two old tickets on the
same old lines. The Iowa Democratic
convention, held, Wednesday. confirms
this general impression. The Iowa
Democrats went the whole hog. They
reaffirmed the Democratic platform of
1896 and Endorsed Bryan for 1900. I'm
perialism'' came in for denunciation,
as was to be expected. The radical
silver element dominated the conven-
ton from first to last. The platform
adopted was identical with that of the
Populist convention, which was in SEES
sion at the same time. The Demo-
Gratis nominated a Populist for lieu
tenant governor. and the Populists in
dorsed the Democratic ticket All diff
ferences are harmonized, and the line
of conflict in Iowa is so plainly drawn
between free silver and honest money
that there is no chance for voters to
evade their responsibility. Fortunate
ly for the cause of honest money. the
Iowa Republicans are sound to the
core on the currency question, and are
as active as they are sound. Governor
Shaw is one of the most uncompromis-
ing advocates of the gold standard in
the United States. On the issue be-
tween gold and silver, which he frank
~ made in 1897, the Republicans
elected him governor by 10000 plural
lty. Nor were the Republicans of
Iowa at all shaky last year, when they
erected their candidate for secretary
OF state by over $1,000 plurality in a
total vote of 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Democrats often boast that their
party is that of the laborng man, yet
it is a fact as the New York Tribune
recently pointed out, that the Republ-
can party has added more to the wages
cratic party has thrown more men out
of employment than any other Still,
the Democratic party asked for the
payment Of wages in deprecated
greenbacks, and now expects him to
vote for payment in 40 cent dollars.
Many of them will do so-and then
again most Of them will not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

We admire the moral courage Of the
Waterville Mali I'm spelling it "Phili-
pino" instead Of "F'iipino' as the rest
of us do. Being inhabitants Of the
Philippines their name should be
philippines or else we should call the
islands themselves the Filipino" is
lands. Our language is a most illogical
affair, anyway. and this good ex-
ample. We adopted the Spanish system
Of spelling in one case and not in the
other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
Pensions for Railroad Men.

Railroad employees. and the men
employed by large corporations in
general, will be much interested in an
experiment to he tried by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company. This road
has taken a step in advance of other
companies by creating a pension and
approximation fund for its employees.
which is maintained entirely at the
expense of the company. and costs the
employees nothing at all. Under the
operations of the new project an en-
ployee arriving at the age of 20 years
will be compulsorily retired. and VIII
then for life receive from the company
an allowance, based on his term Oh
service and average wages. However,
it will not be necessary for an employee
to remain in the service OF the COM
pany until he has attained his three
score and ten, for. after 80 years of
service. he can claim the right to re-
tire and receive a pension. 1t has not
vet been made public what per cent. of
his wages the retired employee is to
receive. but it is stated that from the
beginning the expense of the corpora
ton will be about $1,000 a year"
For long time most of the great
railroads have maintained what is
known as a hospital fund for their en-
hv civ
cent. taken from the salary of every
employee from the general manager
down. But this is in reality the main
tenance of a hospital by the men
themselves Independent of expense to
the companies. Some companies have
also organized among their employees
a relief fund which is maintained in
the same manner and expended for the
sick or the injured. But these schemes
the Pennsylvania railroad. This COM
pany declares that it is confident it
will be we'll rewarded for every cent it
expends The scheme will give every
employee a new and added interest i'll
the performance of his work. He Will
feel that he has vested interest in
the future of the company: that his
job carries with it insurance against
the coming of old age. and that he
must do his best to merit such
privilege. At the same time the COM
pany will be insured against causeless
and frivolous strikes. for no employee
will feel like jeopardizing his future
unless he has a really serious
grievance.
1t would seem as though the Penn
sylvania has appealed to the strongest
motive in the human heart. There is
no sentiment so general and wide
spread among American Workingmen,
or, indeed. the workingmen of the
world. as dread of poverty in old age.
broke the power of the socialists and
largely stopped the emigration from
the country by establishing a national
insurance plan almost Identical with
that of the Pennsylvania-the chief
difference being in the manner of rails
ing the fund. In Germany the fund is
provided by levying a tax, partly on
employers and partly on the en-
pIoyees, whereas the American rail
road pays everything. If it be demon
strated by the Pennsylvania that the
scheme has increased the efficiency of
its men. the project will doubtless be
taken up by every railroad company in
the nation. with the result of almost
revolutionizing the relations between
labor and capital in this division OF
industrial life"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
The Shortage Accounted For.
Chicago Times-H eraldD

They are offering 81 a day and board
for farm hands out West, and can't get
them. One reason is that there is in this
country widespread inclination to be the
man with the thirst rather than THE man
with the hoe"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
They Need EN- in Their Business.
washington Post.)

The Democracy should not he too fast
in cutting loose from the free silver Re
pubicans. Colorado is about the only
sure Northern state on their list. and
that is contributed by the friends of Mr..
Teller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

1t is in order to take back some of
the hard things said against Russell
poor children. Still as the veteran
financier is IS years old, he is entering
upon philanthropic work rather late.
But better late than never.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Considering that campaigning is
the rainy season, our troops are keep
ing the insurgents in an unwelcome
state of hustle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Walter Wellman is safely back from
his long Arctic expedition and the
country is glad to see him, but it is
Peary that we are chiefly interested
in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The desperate straits to which yell
summer season is shown by the story
of "a kissing bugs fatal bite" in
Thursdays New York World. Il
might have gone month ago. but
NOW -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The smallest baby of the season is re-
ported from Rome where there is a
healthy 4weeks-old youngster who
weighs but 81. pounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The Northern Maine poachers will
Carleton has given them such
severe lesson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The first hack with rubber tired
wheels to make its appearance in Bid
deford is on exhibition. Its owner
dedicates it exclusively for use at
weddings. christenings and funerals. -
which, sooner or later, ought to give
everybody a chance to try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

A good ghost story has been spoiled
in Freeport though the elements of a
gopd ghost story are still all there If
you don't tell the last chapter. On a
certain street in that village stands an
empty house For months no family
has lived there. During the past week
uncanny noises have been heard that
seemed to come from within the house
People would pause and listen and all
the neiGhbors wondered. Every night
and even during the day the same
gruesomc noises were distinctly heard.
Wonder changed to speculation and
speculation led to further examination
of the premises. No strange lights
were seen in the house. no spectral Wis
ions at any of the windows-only the
queer noises. varied occasionally by a
sound like a cry. Finally some one en-
tered to satisfy himself and friends
and ncighbors generally. And there
shut into a room. was-a cat, a boy
in the neighborhood has lost a large
cat. and he had sought far and wide
for his pet. Through broken window
in the basement the eat had crawled.
gone into room up stairs, and the
wind probably closing the door The
cat was sent home and now the house
retains its accustomed quiet, while all
Freeport breathes more easily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The victorious old cup defender Vigil
liant is visiting Maine, and we hope to
see the Columbia later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Boston still hopes, for if Dewey
didn't definitely accept its invitation,
neither did he definitely decline it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
VOICES Of THE PRESS.
Ne Seems to Be Going.
(BoStOn HeraldD

tBOStOn HeraId.)
In view Of the fact that Georgia lynch
ing bees are gradually getting rid of the
colored men there with INCREASING
promptitude and dispatch. it is somewhat
superiluous in that region to raise the
CrV. THE negro must GO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The glories of the gridiron season are
already suggested by the occasional
sight of sprouting football hair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
Astonishing Achievement.
Chicago Record,)

If Bryan can hold the support of both
Altgeld and Croker he should have no
trouble in drawing a large salary as a
hoy wander
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

be Dsgast Hs PLAYED Ms.s out tired and
Tort and instant soothing. invigorot,n.-
effect # the Hop Plasters are used. 9 Yoms.
backache will disappear. Try them SoI,
everywhere. 0oid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
Later Bulletins Now Due.

Chicago Inter Ocean) .''-
Mr.. w. J. Stone of Missouri, has de
clared his steadfast devotion to w. J.
Bryan of Nebraska. This was Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The hurricane which didn't come
proves that all signs fail in a dry
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Not Dreyfus, but France, is on trial,
and the evidence all points to a YER
dict of guilty"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The calamity bowler would need a
to Maine after evidence for his case.
There are good times everywhere for
everybody, this year, and Maine is
right in the swim. The summer visitor
business was never so good, and you
cannot find a back street or cross road
where prosperity isn't travelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications
The Journal cannot he held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The Camp Benson veterans insist that
they had this week made to order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Every day there is some kind of an
excursion from somewhere to Merry
meeting park, and everybody who goes
registers solemn vow to go again at
the earliest opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Who that visited Shiloh, yesterday.
believes that the age of miracles is
past?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Reed resignation rumors rise and
recede.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
U"pIeasantIy Suggestive.
philadelphia Time

VFHIIdUtIpHld IImtSJ
While talking in Kentucky will Bryan
grow reminiscent of his own defeat when
he gets to the Licking river? v.-' ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
Also n Fails TO DefIe.

The scavengers Of Atkinsonism are
hanging about the returned soldiers. but
50 far their supply Of anti-administration
mud * quite limited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Maine Farmer: Never in it's history
has the State of Maine held so many
visitors from towns and cities outside
as at the present time The railroads
are carrying more than ever and the
steamship lines are refusing TO sell
tickets to certain places where already
they are ovcrrun. At Poland Springs
every room was engaged before June
LIST for the month Of August. and cots
have been AZ premium. II is claimed
that we have AT least twenty per cent.
more visitors than during any season
IN our history. II these 10 not 90 10
the mountains they flock TO the hotels
and farm houses all through the State
located near lakes and ponds The
returns are now being realized for th.
expenditures in stocking and restock-
ing these lakes and streams If the
railroads are reaping a harvest and
the hotel men are happy, surely the
farmer who feeds them all" has rea-
son for rejoicing. From the moment
these visitors step on the soil of Maine
until they dopartthey are all the while
spending money. and when the dollars
are in circulation everybody gets a
share. Three times a day the cry for
food goes up. and through the invigor-
ating influence of pure air, water and
exercise. it grows no less the days
pass Here is the direct benefit the
farmers are realizing from this gener-
Gus advertising which has been given
the State by railroads and hotel men.
In some country towns the home mar
ket is the best in the State, and every
where il is more active because Of their
great influx from the cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The Biddeford Journal refers to Bry-
an as "a paper colonel and the Bidde-
ford Record promptly comes to the res
braskan warrior by remarking IF Bry-
an is paper colonel so is Col. Kendall
and Brigadier Mattocks is a paper brig
adler and every man who went out in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Some extremely hot weather may
be expected during this month"; says
the good old Farmers Almanac for
August. The prediction extends the
length of the page, the word some"
being opposite the 4th day of the
month and the word month standing
opposite the 9th. Perhaps the predic-
ton will be made true by hot wave
next week, but up to date it is one of
the coolest August, on record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
Fatal.
CWashingtOn Star

Mr.. j :. CoXcy could have told Mr.
Jones Of Toledo that there is no use try
ing ~ see a reform through TO finish
without finances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
Fits Unless II Fits
Chicago Tribune

If next years Democratic platform
does not fit the party, Mr., Bryan stands
virtually pledged to give It fits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The contemplation Of the fearful
death list and the great destruction of
property as the result Of the Porto
Rican hurricane puts the editor OF the
Aroostook Pioneer into philosophic
mood and he soliloquiZes thus: Who
controls the lightning, waves and tides,
sun. moon and stars? Was it neces-
sary that this hurricane should occur ?
Perhap. in order 10 test the liberality
of the Lords children. Couldn't the
hurricane have been prevented and
thereby saved hundreds OF thousands
of heartachcs? Who knows"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
Maine G0ssaM!
When Girls Wore Calico.

There was a time betwixt the days
OF linsey woolscy. straight and prim,
And these when mode with dcspot ways.
Leads woman captive at its within.
Yet not a hundred years ago,
When girls Wore simple calico.
Within the barn. by lantern light,
Through many 4 reel with living feet.
The boys and maidcuS danced al night
To hddled mea sures. shrilly sweet:
And merry rryels were they. though
The girls were gowned in calico.
Across the flooring. rough and gray.
The gold of scattered chan was spread.
And long fcStooiS OF clover hay
Thai s,rassle.i from thg tort 9.stheaa.
Ger pretty girls in calico.
They used Ia 20 Mayin- then.
The blossoms OF the spring II seek.
In sunny glade and sheltered glen,
Unweighed by fashions latest freak;
And Robin tfcfl in love. ! know,
With Phyllis in her calico.
A tuck. frill. bias fold.
y hat curved over gypsy wise,
And beads Of coral ana Of gold,
And rosy cheeks and merry eyes.
Made lassics in that long ago
Look charming in their calico.
The modern knight who loves a maid
Of gracious air and gentle grace.
And finds her oftentimes arrayed
In shining silk and priceless lace,
Would love her just as wen. ! know,
In pink and lilac calico.
Hattie Whitney in Munsey's Magazine
Where are you going to spend sun
day?
It is the high water mark at the
Maine resorts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The bolt in the kentucky Democ-
racy is nuts for the opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

The wheclmcn find the dust pretty
deep on the country roads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
Awakening to a Painful Fact.


The question of responsibility for the
fall of Santiago has not yet been settled
but all the Spaniards are agreed that the
town has fallen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
FamiIis'f Symptoms.
Towh Topics.)

Briggs-"What'slt the matter, old MANI
Griggs-"Nothing but dyspepsia, prickiy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

What glorious evenings these are for
the band concerts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

There was time, betwiXt the days
OF linsey woolScy. straight and prim.
And these when mode with dcspot ways
Leads woman captive at It's whim.
Yet not a hundred years ago.
Mhnn rirlS Mnr. Almnln rnllCn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
kennebec 3ournaL

TERMS, 800 PER YEAR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

1t is the high water mark at the
Maine resorts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

They used Ia 20 a-Mayin- then.
The blossoms OF the spring Ia seek
In sunny glade and sheltered glen.
Unweighed by fashions latest freak
And Robin tfen in love. know,
With Phyllis in her calico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

THE r. T. BOOTH COMPANY, New Yor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19

Across the iioorInE, rough anu gray.
The gold of scattered Chan Was spread
And long fcStoouS Of clover hay
That struggled from tho loft p'crhedt,
Swung scented frinE"S to and fro
Ger pretty girls in calico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-19
A tuck. a frill. n bias fold.

Where are you going to spend Sun
lay?
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-12
JAMES ]. HILLS SCHEME.
Hopes Soon tO Have = Transporta-
tiOn LINE From Europe 10
Asin Via Seattle.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. Nov. 1.-THE
Journal today outlines what II says Is
James J. Hiirs great scheme. now ap-
preaching realization, for a world-eeiting
transportation Tine. rivaiing the Canadian
Pacific. The links In II are:
Liverpool 10 New York. 3ea5 miles. North
Atlantic Steamship Company's present sys-
TEN; New York 30 Chicago. 100 miles.
Baltimore Il Ohio. in which Mr.. Hiii Is in-
'erested already: Chicago to Minneapolis
40 miles, Wisconsin Central. which he il
credited with the intention of buying: MIN
neapoiis 10 Seattle. f.Sis miles, Great
Northern; Seattle 20 Hongkong. e.i5o miles,
Great Northern Pacific Steamship Gem
pauy. for which feet Of ieooo-ton ships
Is 10 be built. THE whole line would thu.
be i2,5oo miles long. or halfway around the
earth. and IL would take thlrty-one days
10 journey by IL from Liverpool TO Hong
kong.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-12
UNIVERSITY BEATS TACOMA
High school and 'varsity's Second
Team Play Interesting Game
Latter Heavier and Won.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-in;eIiiyencer.
TACOMA. Nov. u.-With score OF II to
o. at the Eleventh street grounds. Univer-
sity os washington's second football team
defeated the Tacoma high school players.
Good footballs wea her favored the game.
There was light drizzle Throughout. the
contest, not heavy enough TO wet any
thing. just enough 10 keep the players cool
and active.
There was not very large crowd to wit
ness the game; and rnost OF the spectators
lined up On the side lines. Referee Boyer.
after the contest was finished, said sbaI
the game was good Clean football Both
sides played quick and snappy game: and
Tacoma. although apparently eatciassed as
to weight. often succeeded In making good
gains There is no cause for complaint by
either side on any score.
Capt. Anderson. of the Tacoma high
school won the toss up and chose 10 re-
ceive the kick. defending the south guaL
McCammon kicked OF, Tacoma receiving
the bail a. its twenty-yard line. The high
school made five yards in two downs and
then los; the ball on downs THE Varsity
made ten yards twice IN succession on off,
side plays McCanyncn was sent through
Tacoma's line FOR six yards. one yard ard
ore yard respectively. Tacoma held the
university down for small gains fnsl!y
getting the bail on downs The algh school
huCked the lire three times in succession
FOR ave. three and two yards respectively.
ana then lost the ball on downs. Mccain
mon tried a drop kick for gcsI from Ia
cona's twenty-five yard ine, but failed.
Tacoma brought sse bali oil. ;c the TWEEN
tysve yard line and kicked - McCannscn.
who carried II back fifteen yards.
Varsity was forced 10 kicx Tacoma fun
bYea and Barnes. university. fell or ,hs
ball. inside the high schools nsssan-yar3
line. TIE visitors were unable to gain and
kick. Tacoma. in turn. was unable 10 gain
ana attempted q kick. which was blocked.
the visitors getting TIE BAH On the home
tezm's ten-ysFa iine.
The university team pushed the bali Up
TO tire home teams gcsi tine and then iess
il on downs. Tacoma was forced 70 kick.
tss bah coming town ca tss thirfy-ave-
yard lire. The visitors pushed down ties
neia for TWO yards. nvs yards. swo y2r9s
ere Ard ene-hal. yards. .sur yards ard
TIVE yxras respectively. ard Caches Was
shoved over to< touchdown Mccain
racn kicked AzrS SsaI ard tne re
stood { 20 y IN sassr az tie yi2.lSrz after
twenty-five minutes - eAss, three uA4a1.ss