Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-24


| Everard. KALAMAZOO, Michigan. Illus
trated. Price $3.15.
| The author has devoted more than two
years to the preparation of TINS VoIune;
examining i'll his researches private ana
public documents extending over y perl
Cd of nearly sixty years. The work con-
tains many portraits of the eminent men
who We're associated with the late Con-
gresham Dingey in his distinguished
public career. The volume is one tnat
should be i'm every library in the and, Tor
it is an admirable review of the life and
work of "a truly great American-who
made his way to the front rank OF pupnc
force of high ii" character. Breadth of vision
and indomitable industry. There IS in
| spiration for the youth of our land III
studying a record like this-and Older
citizens will find it an interesting and
valuable memorial of great leader whom
| they knew and h0nored; as well as
| scholarly review of period or our
country's history that marks an impor-
| tant epoch in our national growth and
The events of Mr.. Dingley's boyhood
ana youth are graphically portrayed;
Even in his childhood he gave evidence OF
| the strong and sterling character that
distinguished him in later years After
his graduation from Dartmouth College IN
| 1855 he studied law and was admitted to
| the bar but never practiced. In 1896 he
Nlaunched upon the field of Journalism be
coming editor of and later owner of the
Lewiston, Maine, journal. AS editor-in-
chief Of this paper he became known
throughout the east and made the jour
nal Il political power and household
word. The author weaVeS the career OF
Mr. Dingley into the events surrounding
| and following the civil war. when the
young editor and statesman was nfem-
| Der OF the Maine State legislature. Says
| the author: Thus in the midst of these
exciting events, when the nation was
! in the first throes of civil war-Mr. Ding
Lev launched upon his public career
| He was well equipped and full of enthu-
| siasm. vigor and courage. He had we'll
balanced mind, a good head, absolute
Self-control and industry that Was rare.
| His mind was stored with valuable infor-
nation. He was student OF history ana
politics, enjoyed a state reputation as an
editor and knew personally all the public
! men of Maine who were worth Knowing
His success was assured.
| The story of Mr.. Dinsley's career in the
Maine legislature is intensely interesting.
| lie at once became leader and fnitllS
speaker of the House. His tirst acquaint-
ance with James G. Blaine-tll8besinn
| of Il lifelong fricndShip-iS told in an en-
Pertaining manner. Es6f
| Mr. Dinglcy's career as governor Of
Maine for two terms is graphically told
| The author tells of the soverpor sue
| cessful struggles to advance the interests
| of the people of Maine and to promote the
cause IF temperance. Through GOV
| Dngley's efforts q new system of taxing
| railroads was inaugurated and many de-
|
| ton secured.
| Inc author reviews az soIhe ienstn my
Mr.. DinSley took in combating the
| Greenback hercsy and the, attemptea
| counl-Out III 1871.
| Mr. Dingleys national career began in
| December, lS"i. MI blaine NAG ehitruo
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