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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
G. A. R. Posts Are Speaking Tor Him.



The Democratic attacks upon Con-
gresham Burlei4h have hai the natur-
ally to be expected result III recoiIine
upon their authors. The charge that Mr.
Burleigh is Indifferent. if not antagonis-
tic. to the interests NJ the veterans. their
widows NJ orphans. IL not only ground
less but silly. silly. because all who kno 4
the congressman from the Third district
personally or hy reputation, would
promptly resent SUCH an imputation. MI
Burleigh does not herald his good deeds:
but the Grand Army Posts. moved by
these unjust attacks, are speaking for
him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
TYOUant g. Bates.
i~cfedt'
Proposals Tor Supplies.

Overseers OF Poors Office.
Augusta, Ne. Aug. II, 1900
Sealed proposals will Toe received az tins
office until II A. NJ. August 30, 1900 lot
the furnishing Of supplies for the poor
department of the city OF Augusta, 70, for
the twelve months beginning Sept l, ls,u.
and ending Aug. 81. 1901, quantities 10 DC
increased y per cent If required
Printed instructions and specifications
and blank proposals will be supplied on
at this office. The right Is re-
served to reject any or all proposals anu
to advertise anew. 49,.
undersigned.
G.. A. COLBURN,
Overseer Of the Poor
augf1 DIV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

OF late there is a disposition on the
part Of those in charge of public libra
ries to make special provision for the
children by having reading rooms for
them distinct from those used by their
elders. For years the Portland Public
library has had its children's room
first in the basement; then. when the
repairs and improvements We're made
and the book stocks added. the children
We're given the large. Well-lighted room
at the right of the entrance. This has
recently been renovated and large
number of new books have been added.
\ set of cyclopedas is included in the
new equipment. The Audubon bird
charts are conveniently placed in this
room and standard works on nature
study, travel and biography. with
standard fiction and the new historical
novels Of the Colonial period, written
especially for the young, are upon its
shelves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

Lucy Parsons told a Chicago judge
the other day she was ready to die for
the cause of anarchy but when in
formed she only need contribute fifty
dollars for her preceding anarchistic
exploits on the sidewalk, Lucy de
INJURED. Another time she comes be
fore the police courteit may be a case
of "Linger longer Lucy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
STATE Fair Raca Glasses Reopened.

The following classes in the Maine
State Fair races Nj Sent. 3-7. have not
filled ana they are reoPeued:
2.35 trot re0pencd. purse 500.
2.20 trot reOpencd. purse $500.
220 pace, reopturd purse sam.
I'll pace. reopenrd. purse $50.
The PIG trot is declared on Entries
for above classes reopeutd will close,
Wednesday,. Aug. p. at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

The Bath Times appropriately sug-
gests that the new ferryboat be named
the Charles f. Hyde in honor Of the
Shipping city's present mayor who de-
signed both hull and engines and under
whose administration the boat VIII
have been authorized. begun, complet-
ed and placed in commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

Boer ENJOYS receive warm welcome
al the hands of Dutch residents in st.
Petersburg, though that city is not ex-
actly safe headquarters for founders
of republics, if within the sphere of
Russian influence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

When the Popocratic managers feel
that they have scratched sufficient dust
of various trust headquarters we may
expect Bryan to inform the country
that anti-trustsm is the paramount
iScrIa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

SO the Sultan of Turkey is to investl-
gate that recent massacre OF Arme-
mans. Before he exhausts his new
found zeal he better scrape together
enough to pay the United States
little bill he owes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

Paris may decide the style Of gown
the American society woman shall
wear. but it remains for the Yankee
paper manufacturers at Holyoke,
Mass. to decree the proper thing in
writing paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
VOICES or The PRESS.
Bryanized Imperialism.

Kansas city Journal CRepD
More than o hundred of Bryan's cleo
tnral votes viii come from states IA
which nearly half the inhabitants arr
governed without their consent, An
George ;. Boutwell, n honest why did hc
not refer To his fact2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

Ii Hung Chang is the only Chinaman
with authority that dares to show his
head But Ii won't show his hand ii
he can help il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

The only thing for Republicans to
fear is over-confidencf, says Pension
Commissioner Evans. That strikes the
keynote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
Paramount Nonsense.


'-NdHilN4i I'di4l'I 'i''H-y
What reason can there be FOR prOpGs-
ing 10 hold Porto Rico and throw away
the Philippines? How can any presiden-
tiai candidate nationally ask for popular
support with such u proposition 4s His
''uaramouut issue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

For Representatives to the Legislature.
JOSEPH II NtNf.Fy ~ Augusta
EDWIN u. IL D4-4-l VI Aus usLa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
Can You Tell Why

You have constant headaches, are
nervous and slcepless DIT night ana feel
tired in the morning? Your ii Cd isn't
carrying the right materials to your
nerves ana other organs Bygla taking
Hoods sarsaparllla. the great blood
enricher, and you viii soon realize a
change. You will feel better ana
stronger. will relish your food ana en-
joy refreshing sleep.
Nausea, Indigestion are cured by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

For County Commissioner.
JOSIAH W. BASSETT Of Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

Some of the farmers of South smith
field. Rome ana Oakland are On the
alert In their vicinity for several
weeks past there have been "hold-ups"
on the highway and devastation Of hen
rolsts. highwaymen, and chicken
thieves are not commonly supposed to
affiliate. Possibly. however. the high
waymen have fondness for roast
chicken. \ party Of farmers securing
he woods up that way a few days
ago came upon an Old leanto where
were chicken feathers enough to max"
good feather bed while remnants Of
chicken dinners and suppers We're
found all around the immediate local
ity among the trees. There was every
evidence Of general camp. There We're
old cans. WRITINGS. ash piles ana
crotched stakes that showed where the
fires had been built and the method of
cooking. which Is the same as that re-
sorted To by the average camping
party. Straw was piled in one end Of
the lean-to and there We're two old
horse blankets rolled up which had evI-
IDENTIFY been used as cover on cold
nights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

Here's a scheme that has been
worked in Franklin county and which
people Of other counties may find it
profitable to know about. Says the
phillips Phonograph: The Christian
Herald would undoubtedly like to hear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
1900

1916 1900
After two years premiums
have been paid
Mutual Benefit Life
Insurance Co.,
/ Of NEWARK, N. j.,
Assets s7o,4ee, Aoo.4e
Surplus s5.e25, ea3.22
Your Policy has
!. Loan Value,
9. Cash Value,
3. Paid-up Insurance
4. Extended Insurance that works
automatically,
3. Is Non-forfeitable,
6. VIII be re-instated IL arrears he
paid within one month while you are
living, or within three years after
lapse, upon satisfactory Sevidence OF
instability and payment Of arrears
with interest.
AFTER SECOND YEAR
z. No restrictions.
s. Incontestable.
Dividends are payable at the begin
ming Of the second and of each sue
ceeding year, provided the Premium
for the current year be paid.
THEY MAY BE USED
l. To reduce Premiums. or
?. To Increase the Insurance. or
8. TO Make Policy Payable as an
Endowment during the Lifetime Of In
sured.
[Note.l Every member Of the MUTUAL
BENEFIT IS SURE of fair aid liberal
treatment under ALL circumstances and
nJ matte what happens. he will get his
moneys worth in insurance, for it is all
put dow, in black and white ''in the pol
ICY"
The company has paid over s.. 600 600 in
Maine ana has a larger per cent OF all
the insurance it has written in the State
now in force than any other company.
G. Il. DUNLAP. District Agent.
Sc Exchange St., Portland, Ne.
TTT-SEEV
Special Agent.
GEO. w. SEARLES, Agt., Augusta.
mars. eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

For Register OF Probate.
WALTER A. NEWCOMB Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

Complete and available records of
our roads should of course be had. All
will agree with Commissioner Petten-
gill that we want, at least, to be able
to learn where we are at in the matter
of highway boundaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

These regimental reunions are de-
lightful occasions. but the bliss of for
Getfulness is not included therein.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

Bon-bon souvenirs for the Maine
Confectionery Associations banquets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

The man with the hoe; shall he pay
a road tax or lean it out on his hoe"
That's a problem for most good roads
conventions, nowadays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

These are glorious days for picnics,
but where are the picnics? Why, up in
the little town of Presque Isle, let's see,
we forget just how many picnics a day
they get up there on the average of
every day in the week. except Sunday,
for the ministers all go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

Co" And they're a fine lot Of
horses that are taking the word. this
fan. But somehow-is there as large
an attendance as there used to be?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

An attempt to drown out with noise
an opposition rally is reported from
Thomaston. Well. if wind alone could
win there would undoubtedly be =
change of administration in Maine and
the nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24
For Representative to Congress,
EDWIN C. BURLElGH.
KENNEBEC COUNTY NOMINATIONS

KENNEBEC COUNTY NOMINATIONS
For Senator's.
p. q. VICKERY Of augusta.
RU1ILLUS ALDEN of Winthrop.
G. C.. LIBBY OF Pittston.
For Sheriff.
ANDREW L. McFADDEN of Water
Vile.
For Clerk OF Courts.
WINFIELD S. CHOATE Of Augusta.
For County Attorney.
THOMAS LEIGH Of Augusta.
For County Treasurer.
JAMES E. BLANCHARD Of Chelsea.
For Judge OF Probate.
GREENLIEF T. STEVENS Of Augusta
For Register OF Probate.
WALTER A. NEWCOMB of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24


Si.5o from Mr.. Samuel Beedy Of Phillips
Il while ago for subscription to the
Herald. Mr. Beedy has received word
from The office Of the Herald in New
York that they have no authorized
agents. The man who received Mr..
i'eedy's subscription was showing up a
book called "Glimpses of America
mat he claimed to be giving as 4
premium with the paper. = dollar ana
half seems a small sum to be worked
out of people by irregular methods but
there are many schemes that plan for
lesser sums per victim. Not many
months ago a man canvassed RanSeiey
agreeing to enlarge photographs FOR q
dollar each. The price was 50 cheap
that the victims readily gave up 80
cents in advance" One lady wanted 4
large picture of her child but she eX-
planned that she didn't have photo
graph. The agent" explained that
another employc Of his company would
follow him in about week and take
photographs wherever necessary. This
explanation was satisfactory and the
80 cents was paid over Exit agent
to George Adam King Of Baltimore, re-
lating an experience of his when
stumping in Maine. This is the way
it is told in the Lewiston Journal:
II had spoken in the afternoon AT
Phillips near the Rangcley lakes he
said, and some twelve miles from
Pennington, where | was due at
mi 4
gauge railroad. that paid little atten-
ton To curves and none at all to
grades. connected the two places.
There was, however. no train running
at a time convenient for my plans, and
50 ! had to recourse to animal motive
power to meet my engagements. \
shaky buggy. a pair OF rough-coatcd
horses and a freckled- faced lad To
drive them was what mine host oh
tanned for me and thus | started for
Pennington. The road was up hill ana
down dale the whole way. As soon as
We would begin a descent that bog
yelled like a red Indian ana licked th-
horses until We were going AT a fun
gollOp. The buggy sWayed fearfully.
and after the second hill had been gon,.
t1Wnin this weird manner. | iHttrp1~ca
an objection and some advice, pointing
out that it was bad for horses knees
andlungs Cd race them down hin In this
manner | also limited that il might
be- detrimental to the health Of those
behind them should an accident occur
ana wound UP my little humily with an
inquiry as 10 the reason why he drove
i'm such manner. Wall, he replied con-
hdentialy. 'rou sew. JUS this 'ere Way.
The road to Pennington is AN up ana
down hin, and # yen send the uaE7
down one hin H. fast as yer can they
gets up things inside Urn thatH pretty
near carry 'rm up thu next Things,
what things" / asked. and then ar bv
inspiration ! said. Momentum Yes
ne eagerly answered 'mpnumentum
that's it: that's what they call il on tn
railroad. Ana just then. having made
the summit he proceeded tp give ma
an example of getting up 'munu-
mentum that caused me tu hang on /
for dear life. Ii worked all right. I
though. for he landed me in Farming
ton in time for my meeting"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

For Judge of Probate.
GREENLIEF T. STEVENS of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

For Clerk Of Courts.
WINFIELD S. CHOATE Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

For County Attorney.
THOMAS LEIGH of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

Phillips Photograph; The muster ~
now on. DO you remember the old
muster gingerbread
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

P. q. VICKERY Of augusta.
RU1ILLUS ALDEN of Winthrop.
G. C.. LIBBY OF Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

The Portland citizens who Won the
cash prizes for best decorated resi-
dences on the occasion Of the Old Home
week celebration have donated the
money 70 the summer kindergarten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

For County Treasurer.
JAMES E. BLANCHARD Of Chelsea.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-04

after the two sepoys alone and came M
with them just as they were about 10
enter a village. 1t was q foolhardy
thing to do, but a standard is a stand
ard. The young lieutenant did not
draw rein until he had all but run down
the two sepoys. the first of whom coolly
aimed his musket and pulled the trig
ger in the audacious young artllerist's
face. The cap snapped and fizzled. 1t
was a miracle. but happy one. The
next moment the standard bearer felt
eight inches OF cold English steel
through his right lung. The other sep0y
turned and fed. Young Roberts, for
Roberts it was, seized the precious
standard as it was falling from the dy-
ing mans hand. For this great display
of personal courage Lieutenant Fred
erick Sleigh Roberts received the covet-
ed Victoria cross. that precious little
bit OF medal which is given only for
deeds Of valor on the battlefield.
But this was not the only occasion or
which Roberts displayed dash and
feariessness during the great nlutiny.
So often did he distinguish himself that
Hope Grant wrote that his 'gallantry
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-04

In fortnight or two he had 90. 600 men
across the border Of the Orange Free
State, and the war suddenly entered
upon new phase. The tactics of this
British field marshal are on land much
what those of Nelson were on sea. He
believes in going at an enemy hammer
and tongs. He does not spare men
when men must be paid for victory. Hit.
hit as hard as you can, but hit at once:
a good law, withal, but under certain
circumstances. as we have seen in. the
present campaign, law having its Pc
euliar disadvantages at times If Rob
erts has waded TO a field marshalship
through blood. il must be remembered
that one cannot night battles from ones
boyhood till ones sixty eighth year and
still have lily white hands. No living
general has seen more warfare than has
Lord Roberts. He was a lieutenant at
10. He has medals enough to arrnor an
ironclad. He has enough honorary de-
grees 10 exhaust a type font. London.
Edinburgh. Glasgow. Bristol and many
another British town have presented
him with the freedom of the city" Yet
'Bobs'' is the most modest OF little men.
He says his success is due 10 lust two
things-he knows how TO move an army
and how TO feed a Tommy Atkins.
These lessons he learned when he was
young and unknown man. eating out
his heart as an obscure junior officer in
the ouartermaster department. Of the
Anslo-tndian army. But feed a SOL
der and move a soldier as you ought
to, says Lord Roberts, and you VIII al
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-04

Roberts found himself threatened with
serious mutiny. The native troops
were FESTIVE. and the English troops.
as is always the case when Tommy Is
kept abroad overtime, had been grows-
ing with curses not loud but deep. In
subordinate ton was rife and the spirit *
revolt was in the air. One day a drunk
en- private was inSolent TO a corporal.
The non COM" ordered the unfortunate
drunken soldier TO the guardhouse. 4
lance corporal OF the room called out
file of men. One of these men refused
10 act as escort He had slept in the
bed next to the prisoners. he protested.
and they Were old chums. The matter
came before Lord Roberts. II may have
been terrible strictness, but the situa-
ton apparently seemed TO demand IL,
ana Roberts did not hesitate. a gen
eral court martial was ordered. and the
man was sentenced TO be shot He was
taken out before the assembled regt-
ments at Calcutta and died ignornin-
iously, with his face next to the hare
stone wall of the barracks. STRANGE are
the ways OF man, This is the same
general that today every Tommy At
kins in the imperial army would follow
cheerfully into the jaws OF the PIT il
self. Perhaps Ii is because Tommy
knows that there is no general who
feeds his men so we'll Perhaps Il is
because Roberts had his pay raised. OF
mayhap IL is because OF the superstition
among the soldiery that Roberts could
not be defeated IL he wanted 70 be. Ger
tainly before his arrival in Africa the
career OF the little British field marshal
had been such as to afford warrant for
that superstition.
But this is not Lord Roberts first
visit 10 South Africa. In 1881 the fes-
tiyities in London 10 mark his return 70
England were cut short by the terrible
news of Majuba Hill England was
dumfounded. Roberts at once applied
for the command OF the South African
army but Gladstone sent out word that
there was TO be no more bloodshed
Roberts fumed and fretted 10 wipe cut
that disgrace 10 his flag. bat the oppor-
tunity was carefully kept from him.
He was appointed governor Of Natal.
il is true, but before he reached tho
cape the existing Gladstone govern
ment had concluded peace arrange
ments with the Beers. and Roberts
found himself in the land Of the en-
envy with his hands tied. He was at
once recalled. but he came back with a
very heavy heart The English gov
eminent, TO console him. gave him a
baronetcy and a general petting up.
but the belligerent little field marshal.
il is said, never forgave the Grand Old
Man for his treaty with Dom Paul
ARTHUR J. STRINGER
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-04
little BOBS," THE HOPE OF BRITAIN

dent with Characteristic modesty. Il
took the flag of the Second Punjab in
fantry, by Sir Colin Campbell's orders,
and placed ii on the messhouse TO show
Outram and Havelock where we Were
Roberts does not speak Of the reckless
bravery of thus revealing his position
and drawing the fire of the enemy.
1.-The enemy" wrote Roberts, knocked
the Flagstaff down three times, breaking
the pole once" But every time that the
flag came down it was again stuck up
by the intrepid Roberts. This was done
each time amid a hail Of bullets.
It is we'll worth while considering the
estimate of Roberts by two men in very
different conditions of life. Roberts, .
once wrote Admiral Oliver Jones, lis as
good as he is brave. He is one of those
rare men who. to uncommon bravery
and daring in the field and unfiinching
discharge of duty in the camp, ADDS the
charm OF cheering and unaffected kind
ness and hospitality in the tent, and his
acquaintance and friendship are high
prizes to those who obtain them"
The other estimate is by Archibald
Forbes. the veteran English war cor
respondent, and describes the Roberts
Of ten years ago: Short and slight,