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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

"A certain goVernor-We refrain from
giving his name through the kindest of
motives. proposes a law compelling all
women to wear on the street, skirts
that reach only to the tops Of their
shoes, that is, about the length of
bicycle or rainy days skirts. His OBJ
ject is sanitary and medical, since
skirts that sweep the sidewalks can
not be clean. and in the dust and dirt
accumulated are no end of disease
germs. No doubt, that chief executive
means well. but he doesn't know
women. 1t would be as easy to legis-
late the noses off their faces as the
long skirts off their costumes. Only
the inexorable laws of fashion, not
those framed by mere men in legisla-
tive halls. will ever regulate feminine
apparel. Some day common-sense. aid
ed by cratic Dame Fashion. may dc
away with the sweeping skirt. Just as
the hoopskirt and the disfieurinp buS
Tie nave been done away with. but
heither scolding doctors, nor murderous
germs, nor wise lawmakers can soar.
woman into sensible skirts until If !.
her own sweet will to get in,o tbar,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
The Session lust Closed.

In length. the first session of the 56th
Congress was about the average, but In
amount Of work accomplished II was
an exceptional session. Being under
Republican control in both Dranches
its record will naturally count 1or
much in the coming campaign, ana
panublicans can rest assured that the
marty will not suffer any from what
avar comparisons or Investigations
may be made. The Democrats made
violent efforts to create campaign ma
teriaI for their side, but their schemes
reacted upon themselves and in the
cases of the Porto Rican tariff, the
trust problem, and several other
notable instances, their fingers were
badly burned.
The passage of the gold-standard act.
rcdeeming the Republican pledge of
1896. was in itself enough to make the
session memorable. Hawaii has been
given Il definite form of government
and is a full-hedged territory. Porto
Rico has been given a most satisfac-
tory provisional government. Neglected
Alaska has been given full civil code
and provisions for municipal govern
ment The Samoan tangle has been
straishtened out and the United States
has full and undisputed possession of
l;.n e n
Pago-Pago. These and other moment
Gus matters We're disposed of with
wisdom that the future will amply
demonstrate. And a great many mat
ters of vital Importance which were
not finally disposed of Were put in
shape for final action when Congress
convenes again. For instance. the
House passed the Nicaraguan canal
bill, and the Littlefield antitrust bill,
while the Senate passed the Pacific
cable bill and the army re-organiZa-
ton bill. All four of these measures
deserve speedily to become laws and
will become laws if the next Congress
is Republican. The bills for the en-
of American shipping and
permanent form Of government for
the Philippines remain on the calendar
for early action at the next session.
If Congress has erred it has erred on
the side Of caution which is always
better when grave issues are at stake.
Not the least OF the important things
accomplished was the blow given po'yg-
amy by the rejection Of Roberts,
whose presence was an insult to
American manhood and womanhood.
and the turning down of Clark of Mon
tana. the representative of all that is
corrupt in politics. 1t has been
notable 81 Ssion ana the Republican
party is proud of the record made.
1t will be endorsed by tho American
people at the polls. and the work on the
many perplexing ana difficult problems
facing the country will again .be car
ried honestly, fearlessly and wisely
forward under Republican auspices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

antagonism of Southern women 10
colored clubs and colored delegates
but it is unworthy of the rest Oh ihe
country that the unjust attack should
have been submitted to. 1t is re-
That this great convention in MIL
waukee should bar out New Eng
land delegate. a noble and cultured
woman, because of the darker nue. Oh
her skin, ought to bring the blush OF
shame to the cheek of representative
American womanhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

The New York Tribune: You see
some unaccountable accidents in rail
roading." said John Rumble of Boston.
at the Grand hotel yesterday. Some
years ago | worked. On the Ola Maine
Central when Payson Tuckcr-God
rest his memory. for he was a generous
employer ana the best of mcni-was
manager Of the line 1t was in the
days when they were bringing the road
up-to-date. ana nothing was being
spared in expense on road
bed or rolling stock. one
day the Boston express ran into
Waterville. ana after the regular ten
minutes for refreshments. started for
Augusta. She hadn't gone fifty yards
before, easily, gently even complacent-
ly. the engine Went off the track as
calmly as though that was the way
she usually did things hasty eX-
animation showed that half of the
flange on one of the forward wheels Of
thu pony truck had broken off. They
sent, post haste, for another truck,
lacked uu the engine. and put il in
place Of the injured onc, and the train
was soon on its way again. Then they
started To find out the place where the
tlange had dropped off. The road runs
across the kcnncbec just north of the
railroad shops. ana from the shops To
the station it is 4 perfectly straight
track 1T was supposed that the break
had occurred somewhere on that
straight line, as il seemed impossible
for the engine 10 hold the track on 4
curve with only half ilange on its
front wheel. 1t wasn't there. however,
ana systematic search up the line
was ordered, and something like thirty
miles away. near Newport. it was
finally discovered by q track walker.
III and down steep grades. round
sharp curves and across a river had
that engine run in that condition. and
finally, after passing through rail work
to make Il sound engine Shudder, 1t
had hoped n straight piece of track
when hardly more than moving and
when the only thing destroyed or dam
aged was time. The fearful accident
that might well have happened, ii has
always seemed to me. must have
averted by what the law would term
an act of God"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
Maine GOssllp.
Dorothy Down in Maine.

I've bin To a dozen theatres,
N Prov dencc only knows
How many of them dime museums
N miscellaneous shows:
The bioscopc N the vitograph
I've seed time n again,
But I'D swap EN- all tor single sight
OF Dorothy down in Maine.
I've seed the apes m the poler bears,
y eIaphnts in the Zoo;
I'VE seed nigh all the curious things
That | intentioned to;
I've he'd a master time n haint
No reason to complain,
But SOmer'r ruthcr my feclin'S turn
Twards Dorothy down in Maine.
It's circus day all days in York,
18th Fort 20 July atop:
a feller's dragged this way n that,
N don't know where to stop;
It's one continual scoOt n skip,
N one continual train,
But Names a nation long way off,
N Dorothy's down in Maine.
| know les how the moonshine lays
ON every teentieSt Speck
OF Ill the blossomed trees that ketch
The wind from the l<ennebec;
| know jes' how the swamp-frogs chirp
Tonight lcruSt the lane.
M know jes' hpwn' where Ia find
NV Dorothy down in Maine.
She's Settin' out on the front-door porch
18th the moonshine in her hair,
N lookS-good Lord! what a fool / am,
Bein' here when | might be there,
I'll take the Speediest keerS there Is,
On | hope they'll run like cainD
N never stop till I'm back beside
Dear Dorothy down in Maine,
-Manley II. Pike in Lippincotts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

heart, arrived in Portland. Every time
that his heart beats it issues a sound
almost similar to that Of some stringed
instruments. 1t seems To come from
the chest. Lewis states that ne has
been examined by over 200. 900 physi
clans, who are at loss to account for
the phenomenon. 1t is the intention Of
Lewis to attend the meetings Of the
Maine Medical Society for the purpose
of being examined by some Of the lead
ing physicians Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

1t is wise provision to leave the
armor plate business in the hands of
Secretary Long. His judgment is
sound and his integrity was never
questioned. The confidence of Congress
in him will not be abused, and the
early completion of the battleships
Maine. Ohio and Missouri is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Educational Needs.


st. Louis is to be congratulated on
the gift of S5000.00 university.
Events in that vicinity would seem to
show that one Of the branches needed
IN the institution is for instruction as
to the folly and wickedness and waste
fulness Of mob law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" 1t is 4
great surprise on account OF its exceed
ing prOmptness in relieving pain in blld-
der, kidneys and back. in male or female.
Relieves retention Of water almost imme-
diatcly. If You want quick relief and
curc this is the remedy Sold by Bow
ditch, webster & Co.. druggists. Augusta,
Me. til. fri&satly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
Astor's Aspirate.
(BoSton Glube.)

William Waldorf Aston is reported
to have added the letter ''u' to his
name and now spells it Astour; in &C
cordancp with an old English custom.
This may be n hint to royalty that ne
would like to add to his name other
letters repreSentinG title.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Suppose Oregon had gone Demo-
cratic, there wouldn't have been room
in the Democratic papers for the head
lines. AS it is they give it an obscure
and scanty paragraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

In the confusion and wrangles of the
closing scenes both branches of Con-
gress found time to pay genuine
tributes Of respect to their popular and
efficient presiding officers. Senator
Frye and Speaker Henderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Boston Transcript: The time is rap
idly approaching when lots of fluffy
things in white will be bidding good
by to dear teacher and fellow-clasS
mates, to enter upon the serious duties
of life. Then they will lie in bed while
mamma gets breakfast, lost in wonder
over what they shall do with the head
full of knowledge that they are obliged
to carry about with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

We sincerely hope that before Con-
gress again convenes, self-respecting
constituencies will see to it that Lentz,
Pettigrew. Sulzer and Allen are re-
tired to private life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

The Democratic conventions indicate
that there will not be a peep of dissent
from any quarter against Bryan :
nomination. But wait until the people
speak in November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

1t doesn't seem to have occurred to
the women Of the Dcmorest Union
of New York, that President Low of
about cigar smoking by 4 college pres
iHenf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Anyway, this Chinese disturbance
will give US no harder names to pro
nounce than have come from South
Africa, of late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
Eating and Sleeping.

Food supplies the substance for re-
pairing the wastes of the body. AMI
gives strength. Sleep affords the OF
portunity for these repairs III DE- made.
Both are necessary to health. III you
can't eat and sleep, take Hoods Sarsa-
raIilla. II creates good appetite ana
tones the digestive organs. ana il gives
the sweet, restful sleep of childhood
BE sure To get Hoods.
Biiousness is cured by Hoods Pills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
Carnegie's Chance.
(St. Louis Globe-Democrat)

(St Louis GlObe-DcmOcratD
Mr.. Carnegie is bitterly opposed to
expansion. but once we have done eX-
banded" he might be sufficiently mag
unanimous to open his ears ana purse TO
the cry for funds to support the Ameri-
can library in Manila.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
Hard on the BARRIERS.
PittShnrg TimeS.)

1t would lend an interesting feature
to the political landscape were the
country's Populists to swear never to
shave till Barker is elected president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

musical ear is uncommon enough
but musical heart is more 50, but
this week young man named Edward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

The Massa chusetts Legislature is
still at it. Long sessions are habit
on Beacon hill, and the people meekly
submit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

For Representatives to the Legislature
JOSEPH II. MANLEY of Augusta.
EDWIN L. DUDLEY of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

General Wheeler is now officer IN
the regular army after an absence of
80 years. He has helped to make quite
a lot of history in the meantime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
He Will Be Called.
Washington Post.)

Ii appears that the Sultan of Turkey
has injudicious friends who have cor
WINGED him that Uncle Sam is bluffing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Bluehill appreciates its good old acad-
envy. OF the 10 teachers employed in
that town, this spring, 16 are former
students of the academy, IL being
graduates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Dexter wants to form a battery of
heavy artillery as a part of the n. G..
S. M. 1t had company in the militia
years ago. but it ceased to exist in 1890
The circulation of a paper shows the
names of 1870 who would like to belong
to such an organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
To Another Victory.
Il I.nlie CInba- DpOprr1t }

(St. Louis Globc-Democrat)
1t will be impossible to herd all of
the different kinds of Democrats i'll one
party this year, hence there will be a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

The orchardists cannot help chuck
ling to think how the caterpillars fooled
everybody by not appearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

For County Commissioner.
JOSIAH w. BASSETT of WinslOw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Mr.. A. c. Sprague Of Bath. bookkeep-
er Of the Kennebec Towage Company,
according to the books of the ice trust,
holds thirteen millions of stock. Twill
make Mr. Sprague's bookkeeper'S sal
airy look like thirteen cents if the Bath
assessors oblige him to pay taxes on
that stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

They lead off, next week, at Drono
with the first college commencement of
the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Those real rare days of June ar'n't
getting crowded in very thickly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

If any city or village has not formed
its local old Home week organization,
it should lose no time in getting into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

For Register of Probate.
WALTER A NEWCOMB of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
Outclassed.

procession of seven tickets for Presi-
dent Mckinley to lead
0utcIassed.
(St Louis Starr
Jim Corbett would find himself out OF
place in Congress- The previous ques-
ton always takes precedence there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

For Judge of Probate.
GREENLIEF T. STEVENS of Augusta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
DaiIr kennebec 3ournaI.


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Augusta. Maine.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
For Representative to Congress,
EDWIN c. BURLElGH.
KENNEBEC COUNTY NOMINATIONS
For Senators.
p. o. VICKERY Of Augusta.
RUTILLUS ALDEN of Winthrop.
c. Z. LIBBY of Pittston.
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 Z. BLANCHARD of Chelsea
For Judge of Probate.
GREENLIEF T. STEVENS of Augusta.
For Register of Probate
WALTER A. NEWCOMB Of Augusta.
For County Commissioner.
JOSIAH W. BASSETT of Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

For County Treasurer.
JAMES E. BLANCHARD of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

~
Dear Dorothy down in Maine.
-Manley H. Pike in Lippincotts.
Those real rare days Of June ar'n't
getting crowded in very thickly
They lead off, next week. at Orono
with the first college commencement of
the season.
The orchardists cannot help chuck
ling to think how the caterpillars fooled
everybody by not appearing.
If any city or village has not formed
its local old Home week organization,
it should lose no time in getting into
line.
The Belfast Journal raises the ques
ton whether Esq" should b. used
after the name Of Names two women
lawyers.
Well, all dcacons are not like that
one up in Somerset county. who
abandoned his wife and family ana
skipped out for Boston with a girl Of
sweet 16.
Skowhegan is getting more than its
share of fires. We hope that nobody
will say the latest one was set by
drunken visitors from down river
Togus and Augusta can already hear
the whirr and rumble of the electrics
running between the two points. The
road will be a great thing for both
places and will not hurt Gardiner.
There is small hope for the graduate
who waits to accept situation" Let
him get out and hustle for job.
CIoudman, New England's champion
Bowdoins track team for next
spring. The team expects to contain
for another season, all the athletes
who helped to roll up that big total of
y2H points at last Saturdays Maine
field day.
Again the Maine college baseball
league is in trouble. The withdrawal
of Bates, leaves only U. of NJ and Col
by in it, and pennant winning doesn't
mean much under such circumstances.
Why squallng babies will persist in
frequenting crowded halls on hot sum
mer days is beyond our comprehension.
l-Bucksport Herald.
There. there, The poor babies do
not persist in going. They are taken
willy-nilly, and who blames them for
squalling? Besides. the Herald man
must not forget that he was once a
baby himself.
Mr.. A. c. Sprague of Bath. bookkeep-
er Of the Kennebec Towage Company,
according to the books of the ice trust,
holds thirteen millions of stock. Twill
make Mr.. Sprague'S bookkeeper'S sal
airy look like thirteen cents if the Bath
| assessors oblge him to pay taxes on
that stock.
Bluehill appreciates its good old acad-
envy. OF the 10 teachers employed in
| that town, this spring, 16 are former
students of the academy, IL being
graduates.
| Boston Transcript: The time is rap
idly approaching when lots of fluffy
things in white will be bidding good
| by to dear teacher and fellow class
mates, to enter upon the serious duties
of life. Then they will lie in bed while
mamma gets breakfast, lost in wonder
over what they shall do with the head
full of knowledge that they are obliged
to carry about with them.
| Dexter wants to form a battery of
heavy artillery as a part of the n. G..
S. NJ. 1t had a company in the militia
years ago. but it ceased to exist in 1890.
| The circulation of a paper shows the
names of 1870 who would like to belong
to such an organization.
but musical heart is more 50, but
this week a young man named Edward
Lewis, who says he has a musical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Why squalling babies will persist in
freuuenting crowded halls on hot sum
mer days is beyond our comprehension.
-Bucksport Herald.
There. there, The poor babies do
not persist in going. They are taken
willy-nilly, and who blames them for
squalling? Besides, the Herald man
must not forget that he was once a
baby himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Well, all deacons are not like that
one UP in Somerset county, who
abandoned his wife and family and
skipped out for Boston with girl Of
sweet 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

For County Attorney.
THOMAS LEIGH of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
For Representative to Congress,
EDWIN c. BURLElGH.
KENNEBEC COUNTY NOMINATIONS

For Senators.
, z. o. VICRERY of Augusta.
RUTILLUS ALDEN of Winthrop.
e. Z. LIBBY OF Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

For Sheriff.
ANDREW L. McFADDEN of Water
vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Again the Maine college baseball
league is in trouble The withdrawal
of Bates, leaves only U. of NJ. and Col
by in it, and pennant winning doesn't
mean much under such circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

Skowhegan is getting more than its
share of fires. We hope that nobody
will say the latest one was set by
drunken visitors from down river"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-09

For Clerk of Courts.
WINFIELD s. CHOATE of Augusta.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-06-21
GROW FODDER CORN
...AND...
SAVE THE LIVE STOCK.
The Minnesota Experiment Station
Has Some Urgent Advice for
the Farmers

The drouth has cut the hay crop in
two. The grain yields will be seri-
ously reduced. Farmers must look to
stock for their years profits. The
greatest crop for stock is fodder corn.
It may be planted as late as July 1st.
By putting in crop of fodder corn
profits on live stock can be saved.
Plow and drill crib corn on fields con-
tanning unpromising grain. Every
acre of fodder corn planted before
July 1st will winter five head of cattle.
Fodder corn is better feed than tim
othy hay. Common dent corn is our
best variety for fodder corn. Plant
thickly in drills and cultivate.
Severe drouth early in the season
brings to the farmers of Minnesota a
new problem in field and farm man
agement. The hay crop will be SO
short that live stock must be sacrificed
if something cannot yet be done to
produce cheap rough feed. Common
corn planted thickly for fodder is the
best of all substitutes for hay, it is our
best hay crop. Numerous expert
ments show that thickly grown fodder
corn is a better feed than timothy
hay. It can be planted late in June
and cut for fodder in September. pro-
ducing good yield. This plan has
been extensively tried by dairymen
and others and all agree that It is q