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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
Church and State in France,

The troubles between the French
government and the religious orders in
France must make every American
truly thankful that the founders of
this republic We're wise enough to de-
cree that church and state on these
shores should be completely and ir-
revocably separated. The step they
took in this matter was no accident.
The CHURCH of England had been the
established church in this country as
we'll as in the old country before the
Revolution. and it's influence had
been heavily with the crown and
against the cause of liberty in the
colonies. So it came about that the
idea of an established church had lit
tie popularity with the successful
patriots, and the trainers of the con-
stitution made it impossible that our
government should ever be connected
with one religious sect more than with
another. This religion has gained lit
tie prominence in American politics,
and there have been no such con-
troversies as have embroiled other
countries in internal and external con-
fiicts.
The experience of France has been
different and less happy. In the old
tir,1ac oh CT
there than in any other land except
Spain, but in the years preceding the
Revolution the attacks of Voltaire and
other writers greatly weakened it and
brought it into disrepute. When the
French monarchy was overthrow the
power of the church fell in the crash.
When Napoleon re-established the en-
pire, he also re-established the church
as means to his own selfish ambi-
tons. and so in France, in the minds
of the church authorities on the one
hand and in minds of the lovers of
liberty on the others, the idea of an
established church became inseparably
connected with monarchy. Since the
republic was restored the church has
often been hostile to it and there has
been constant friction.
Pope Leo long since realized that the
French republic has come to stay and
has tried to establish friendly rela-
tons with it, but many monks and
priests have continued in open hostil-
ity to the existing government and as
teachers have persisted in intoxicating
principles unfavorable to free institu-
lions. This is why the French govern
ment has been forced to crush and ex-
pei the religious teaching orders. The
success of the government in doing this
is good proof of the strength and stabil-
ity of the republic. Nearly all the
people of France are Catholics and are
devoted to their faith, yet they give
the government, whose members are
also Catholics, full support in it's cam
paign against the religious orders.
They are devoted to their religion but
oppose the church as meddling in poll
tics and as. seeking to undermine the
free Institutions which they love. 1t is
to be hoped the French government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

James \. Dupont has just retired at
ter q consecutive years as inspector
general of steamboats,. When he as
sumed his office in 1877 there were 3,SSS
steamboats, of 1.O1S,912 tonnage under
the American flag; now there are S,356
steamboats, of 3,121,S5 tonnage. Our
showing of shipping in the foreign
trade is something little short of pitia-
BILE and insignificant, but our coast
wise commerce and that on our lakes
and rivers is great and growing, as is
well indicated by those figures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

In the death of Hon. Elihu Barrett
Hayes, another Maine-born man who
won fame and success in Massachu-
sets, has passed on. He was for years
owner and manager of the Boston Ad-
vertiser and Evening Record. He was
n native of West Lebanon in York
county where he was born, April 26
1913, hence he was not an old man. His
death which took place ON Wednesday,
was the result of fall last October
which fractured his skull and from
which he never recovered. Mr.. Hayes
had been mayor of Lynn, and was for
merly one of the owners of the Lynn
Bee. the leading newspaper in that city.
lie had been president of the board of
trustees of the public library and presi-
dent of the board of trade of that city.
He was also much interested in politics
and ii is said did more than any ether
man to have the Australian ballot sys-
tenn introduced in this country. He de-
sclined at the hands of President Nc
kinley, the governorship of Porto Rico,
but has accepted state appointments
from Gov. Walcott. Mr.. Hayes was d
candidate for Congress but was de-
feated by William Z. Barrett after a
close and exciting contest. He was a
close personal and political friend of
Senator Lodge and had charge of many
Ofsthe. lattes's political campaigns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
The family of the. President is very

The family pf the President is very
widely scattered at present. He is in
the Northwest: Mrs. Roosevelt and the
youngest children are cruising along
the southern coast; Miss Alice is COM
ing home from Porto Rico and two OF
the boys are at the Groton school In
Massachusetts. But though widely
scattered, they are all under the flag,
and all in. the hearts of the American
people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

Winston Churchill, the novelist, is
cutting quite a figure in the New
Hampshire Legislature. He has just
succeeded in getting bill through over
the Governors Veto which is no small
feat for young legislator. He is hav-
legislator. Booth Harrington of In
diana, who came off second best in an
encounter with the Hoosier executive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

Without fear or favor President
Roosevelt handled the great trust prob
lem in his Milwaukee address, yester-
day, and his summary of what has
been done in the way of regulating
these combinations will be read with
much interest 1t was a sane and prac-
teal address, taking the safe and con-
servative middle ground and avoiding
anything approaching the radical rant
that SO often mars both sides of the
discussion OF this subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

The Massachusetts Legislature votes
$3.50, 900 annually for the next five years
in that state. Future generations Will
rise up and call those law makers
blessed. What would ii not mean NO
Maine to have one grand highway al
ways hard and safe, extending the
length of its coast or from Kittery to
Fort Kent!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
NxQQlNuB GfD9Slp|
"Piay BALL"

Now the umpire takes his place
With cage upon his face,
And armorplate about his pleXus hid;
A dauntless man is he
And dire fatality
Is likely any day to close his lid
For the rootcrs on the bleachers
Are double-action reachers,
When out to take this mans tempestu-
Gus life;
They'll maui him
And ball him
Till identified he'd ne'er be by his wife.
And the clubs in rage contending
Have resumed the war intending
Hurting adiectives and nouns that shock
the ear,
In the mix-up quick ensuing
Something CORY will be doing
And the suits filed will employ the
courts a year.
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

There is something very familiar in
the stories of the wonderful work
Shamrock III. is doing in her trial
spins. We hope Shamrock ". may do
even better when it comes her turn to
challenge for the cup-and Shamrock
v better still!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

1t is announced that the President
will not do any hunting while in the
Yellowstone region, but no true friend
of the bears will advise them to run
any unnecessary risks while he is in
their vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
"Nnthinn Personal"

cleveland Plain Dealer).
In asking what Grover Cleveland
stood for, Mr.. Bryan seems to forget
that he stood for President, three times
and got it tWce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
A Caucus a Different Matter From An
Election.
portland PreSS).

When a man goes into the polling
place to vote for the candidate or can
didates of his choice, he is screened by
the secret ballot law, and nobody is
supposed to know for whom he votes.
The caucus is a different matter. 1t is
a party election and not general cleo
ton, and every man who participates is
supposed to be a member of the party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

Anyway, if Pencil didn't kill Bur-
dick, it is n fairly safe proposition, I'M
der the rcunstances, for the bafiied
Buffalo police to lay the crime to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
APRIL MAGAZINES.
The Architectural Record.

AN article in the current number of
the Architectural Record which will be
read with interest is that of Mont
gomery Schuyler's on 1.-THE New White
House" 1t is accompanied by q full
page illustrations, giving the reader an
| excellent idea of the White House of
today. This number presents many
! attractive features, including, French
Farm Buildings" Anatole Girard;
William B. Van Ingen, the Mural
Painter Charles de Kay; English
Pleasure Gardens" A. C. David; and
Living in Paris on an Income of
$4,000 Year." f. Masade. The illustra-
| tions are exceptionally attractive, and
the articles of much interest. (The
Architectural Record, New York;.
The Criterion.
| An attractive Easter cover adorns
| the April Criterion. The table of con-
tents is also most attractive, and in
cludes able articles, delightful stories,
poems, and the regular departments.
Edwin Emerson opens the number
with a discussion on Venezuela and
the Monroe Doctrine" In "Recollec-
| tons of European Celebrities" General
Wilson writes of the great Hungarian
patriot, Louis Kossuth. Reymon
Reyes Lala contributes a readable
article on Religious Ceremonies and
Festivities in Majayjay. Luzon.'
Among the stories given are: Loves
Naturalization" Frederic Van Rensse-
laer; 1.-THE King at Play" Francis
Russell: "a Romance of the French
Salon." Stuart Henry: "a Sofa Pillow
Tragedy" Walter Barrett Brown; and
"Hudson's Wife," w. j. Weymouth.
(Criterion Publication Co., 156 Fifth
Ave-, New York;.
McCIure's Magazine.
The reader always takes McClure's
up with pleasant anticipations, know
ing that a feast of good things awaits
him. The April number, just at hand,
appears in an appropriate Easter
cover, and the table of contents is
most inviting. Adrian Kirk opens the
number with readable article on
Masters of Their Craft" in which he
treats of various members of the work.
a-day world, and shows that there are
great men among the age-earners. n
fact which some fail to appreciate. Ida
NJ Tarbell continues her notable
History of the Standard Oil Com
pany." Every one who is at all ia
miiiar with child nature. will ap-
, preciate Empeigh Merwyn's story en-
titled Miss Janumit Latlit." 1t tells
the story of a child's imagination, and
how an embarrassing situation was
narrowly avoided. Grace S. Richmond
contributes an amusing story, The
Quick Decision Board. Other con-
tributors to this number are A.
;Itewart. Edward White, Josephine
Dodge Daskam, Emery Pottle, Clara
Morris. and Arthur Stanwood Pier.
(The S. S. Mcclure Co., las East 18th
street, New York;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

1t is long time since the death of a
Maine religious worker was so widely
and deeply mourned as is that of Dr..
Dunn of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

Ordinary household accidents nave no
terrors when there's bottle OF Dr. Thorn
as Eclectric Oil in the medicine chest
Heals burns, cuts, bruises, sprains. In
slant relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

BoWdoin wishes it could have that
new 100000 grand stand for the base
ball season. but it will be ready for
the football campaign, next fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

A week more of Lent, and at least
the milliners wish it were two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
RAILROADS 4 srEAMsoa,, ,
a!InllR!|gKggSn

Passenger trains lsave Augusta q,

Passenger trains leave Augusta q ~
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-s.40 A. M. for 49,.
Pennington. Phillips. Rockiand.
land, Boston, Brighton, Montreal ~.
Quebec. 1000 A. M. for Brunswick -
iston, Pennington. Phillips, Carrahasss
Rangeley, Rockland. Portland, b.
ham C0r ~ r. bd BsrIin F LdInIeastsr. q
N. stratford. Island Pond. co pIIssss
and Beecher Falls; 80 p. NJ, locsi 3
Portland; $50 z. M, lexpress) for Bru.s
wick, Portland and Boston. connecss,s
for Bath, Portland Lewiston, Corssss
Bridgton, No. Conway and Bartletf ~
p. M. for SO. Gardiner: 1913 p. M e,,..
Pullman) every night for Lewiston. ~
Portland and Boston; 2.35 A. M, daiiv =
ceGPdf i M9ndsyi for Portland g and Boston
pressl for Skowhegan, Bangor, Bar IA
Dor, St Stephen, OCalais), ST. John W
fax and Aroostook county and 10 WA
ington Co. 4. r.; Monday morning. roi.s
east Goes not connect for skowhegan -
on sunday morning for Belfast, Foxcros
or beyond Bangor, except at Ellsvn,a
e. Wash Co. r. r.; 6.S7 A NJ. for WA
Vile. Foxcroft and Bangor: $40 A. N -
Waterville, Belfast. Skownegan, Bsnss
and Bucksport; 1925 =. NJ, Watervk
Bangor, Old Town. fatten, Hcu,ton ~
Caribou via. b: & = r. r. vancsbor
st. stephen, (Calais), Houiton. WY
stock, st. John and Halifax and Ia ~,
iston. via Oakland and Winthrop: An
NJ, express for Waterville Bangor n,
Harbor, Wash. Co. h r.. Old Tor
Greenville and Katahdin Iron WORK.: ~
Z. M. for Waterville, Oakland. Nora
Anson, Bingham, Skowhegan. Belfas
Foxcroft, Greenville, Bangor. Old Tor
and Mattawamkeag go p. N. for VA
SUNDAYS-Going west: ass A. n. A.
Portland, Boston: 1923 A. M, l0E p N
for Brunswick. Bath, Portland and -
ton. Going east. 1859 A. M, Bangor. NJ
A. M. and 230 p. M, for Wateryiile ~
Bangor.
1888 A. NJ. Monday morning roins -
does not connect at Skowhegan. nor n
Sunday morning for Belfast, Foxcroft =
east OF Bangor, except to Ellsworth -
Wash. Co. r r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

It's the little colds that grow into big
colds; the big colds that end in consump-
ton and death Watch the little colds
DR.. woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
Cuba's Golden Opportunity.
(Washinoton Star)

If Cuba can establish itself as 4
fashionable winter resort the hotels
will see to it that q good share of T..
S. money gets into circulation there,
tariff or no tariff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

Never before did people rush to
their summer cottages so early. AL
ready numerous Augusta families are
settled on the shore of beautiful Cob
bosseecontee for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
EASTERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Ksnnebec Division.
Reduced Rates to May list, 1904,

ton, $l.75.
Commencing Tuesday. March s1st, 1905.
steamer Della Collins will leave Au-
gusta at 1.S0 Z. M, Hallowell at zoo p.
NJ, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
connecting with main line steamers, lcav-
Ing Gardiner at 1885, Richmond at ~
and Bath at geo p. M. for BOSTON.
Returning steamers leave Union Wharf.
Boston, Mondays, Wednesdays and FRI
days ut 600 +. M. for landings on the
river. connecting at Gardiner with steam
er Della Collins" for Hallowell and Az
gusta. Allen Partridge. Agent, Augusta;
G. A. Cole, Agent, Halloweil; A. II. Hans-
com, G. p. a. r. A.; Calvin Austin. v. y.
" General Manager. General offices Fos-
ter's Wharf, Boston, Mass. mar2sdff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

Some passimists cannot help feeling
that the lower prices of coal announcer
on April l will prove only joke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

Eczema. scald head. hives. itchiness of
the skin of any sort instantly relieved,
permanently cured Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

The N. G. S. M. straightens up with
a jerk at the prospect of an inspection
by Il regular army officer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
TERMS: 500 PER YEAR.

No notice whatever will be taken OF
uasigued communications.
rho Journal cannot be held responsible
Tor the preservation or return Of re-
1ected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

A lazy liver makes lazy man. Burdock
Blood Btters is the natural, never falling
remedy for lazy liver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
Bangor & Aroostook

XIII RAILROAD.
~ Arrangement Of Trains
~ 10 Effect Dec. rs, tso1
Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars, betvssa
Caribou and Bangor on trains LEAVING
Caribou at sis A. ID. and Bangor IT %
LEAVE Portland, 1915 P. NJ: Augusta
1888 A M; Waterville. L40 A. NJ. Ban.
gor. rs A. NJ; Arrive Lagrange, 800 a
Iron Works. so x. M; Nercross. rs 4
M; Millinocket. s52 A. M: Sherman
io45 A M. Patten, lilo a, M: island
EailS; 1i:oS ss A. Nj 4; Smyrna Mill; n =
P. M; Houlton. nlo P. Nj: BridgeWatsr,
he p M; Pressure Isle. 1;5s p: N. Car;
Vsn B s3S No dJ SeM Sweden; a Sss ~
NJ: Fort Fair seid, 2i5 P. M; Dover ana
Foxcroft, 800 A. NJ; Guilford. 9N A -
Monsoon. 1913 A. M; areenviiie. iO.se 4
), LEAVE !! Portland, los A; NJ; Aususts
BIS P. NJ; Arrive Brownviile, Al p. M:
;.orcross. k.4S P: M; Millinocket, 657 p.
NJ; Island Falls. 7.os P: M: HouIton, I'D
2. M: Pressure Isle. 81 p. NJ: Caribsu,
to;15 P; M: Fort Fairfield. 1906 p. N.
, LEAVE Portland. l24o P. M; Augusta,
Dover. .6.57 P. NJ; Guiiford. Iis p. u:
areenville. $50 p. NJ: Quebec, Iso p. u;
Montreal, S.35 A. M
LEAVE Montreal. - p. NJ: Quebec
30 P; NJ; Greenville. $50 A. NJ: Monsoon
Junction, Sc A. Nj; Guilford. sl2 A n;
vile, 10 A: NJ; Lagrange eco A. NJ.
ARRIVE Bangor, $40 A. NJ; leave ban
COR lS5 I. M; arrive Augusta. s50 p. N;
LEAVE Fort Fairfield. 40 A. M: Car.
ibou 6.15 A. M; Presque Isle. SO *. ri:
Houiton, $50 A. NJ; Island Falls. 1i7 A.
M; Patten, 900 A. M; Sherman 90 a.
M. MDlinocket, ~. 2S A. M; Norcross. an
A. NJ; katahdin Iron Works 10 10 a NJ
Brownville, n.32 A M: Arrive Hanrof.
I0o L. M; Waterville, S15 p M: IA.
susta $50 I. M; Portland. 5.35 p. N.
LEAVE Caribou, 11.45 A M. Wan rn-
rem, 1000 A. M; New Sweden, ii.0z A. Nj
$50 A. NJ. Pressure Isle. r. Il
T. M; Fort Fairfield, Ills A. NJ: Rridge.
water, Los p. M; Houiton. 100 p. M..
Island Falls. 300 p. M: Patten. AS p
NJ: Sherman, 325 p. M: MiIlInochet' AZ
p. NJ; -Norcross, 40 p. NJ: RroVnvtiis.
go I. M. Lagrange.6.07 p. M. Grsenviiie
s.s5 Z. M. Monson. 80 p. M: 0ullford
va u M; Dover and Foxcroft, SOS p. NJ:
arrive Bangor. 40 p. M; waterviile. ID
{. N; Augusta. 1928 p. Nj; Portland. I6
GEORGE n. HoUoHToN.
~ ~ ,no lTrafns Nanagcs.
Superintendent
RanRor. Dec. Is. 1t01.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
CHICAGO ENTERPRISE.

(Topeka State CapitaD.
A st. Louis paper published a pic
ture of Phelps Hall with the caption
Where Arthur r. Pencil kissed Mrs.
Burdick." That may be enterprise for
st. Louis, but Chicago would want the
kiss and all the microbes that went
with it produced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. SATURDAY. APRIL 4, 1908.

will use it's present advantage to effect
the complete separation of church and
state which is one of the greatest
blessings of our own republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

A few mayfiower parties are
shines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

Through tickets to California and An
points South and West may be had OF n
H.. Walker, ticket agent Augusta. ~
only office In Augusta selling Via N
routes and checking baggage free OF q.
GEO. e. EVANS, v. p. a Gen. Msa
f. p. BOOTHBAY. q. p. q 7. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

A9ToR e "A.
81 ATha Kid You Have Always Bouu&
4a's; !; IH7Gzz1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
Thursday, the Twenty-Third Day Of
April,

instant, as Fast Day.
Upon this day let all unnecessary labor
be suspended and in Difference to the pur-
pose for which it was founded, let it be
properly observed and respected through
out the entire State.
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta,
this first day of April, in the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
three, and Of the Independence of the
bred and twenty-seVenth.
By the Governor:
JOHN r. HILL.
BYRON BOYD,
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

Old Town people put in a plea to
have their streets numbered and new
signs put up at the corners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

Ira w. Bowden of Brooks, has quite
a curiosity in the shape of a seven dol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

The story comes from Portland of a
we'll filled pocketbook which lay on the
sidewalk, where the owner has lost it,
most of the day, Wednesday, be-
cause everybody who passed thought
it was an attempt to work a stale April
first joke on them. The moral is OBJ
Vious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04

The Watervile Mail is of the opinion
that when the State capitol is moved
it should be to Waterville. and most
Augusta people will heartily agree with
this sentiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04
). A FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.

In accordance with the custom which
has prevailed .since the time Of the Pill
grims, with the, advice of'the Executive
Council 1 hereby designate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-04


April 1 by the publication of a beauti-
full fairy story of a royal Filipino
princess who was in that city, as the
protege of a returning army officer. 1t
was well written and most plausible
yarn, and no doubt many suckers were
landed at the Hotel Thatcher where
the princess was said to be stopping.
Maine has appropriated $4,000 for
the Worlds Fair. and it's motto, Il
Lead" will be illustrated in various
features of it's eXhibit.-St. Louis
be-Democrat.
Senate. the receipt of this bouquet
causes some embarrassment.
Two Maine authors will contribute
to the May number of The Atlantic
Monthly-Mrs. Martha 3. Dunn of
Waterville, an essay, Dreams, Books
are Each q. World; and James E.
Dunning managing editor Of the Port
land Advertiser, a story, The Two
Apples
The old families of Bath are UP in
arms over the despoiling of the famous
old graveyard. 1t is infested by tramps
in the summer and by boys in the
spring. These boys play marbles on
top OF the graves and shoot airguns at
the headstones in a most jolly and I'M
kind fashion, While their rumpus and
lack of respect probably does not hurt
the feelings of the people buried there,
it does injure, the sensibilities of the
living relatives. Superintendent Ward
and Judge Fogg are after these boys
and something is going to drop if they
are caught.
A record in collecting taxes that will
be hard to beat comes from the town
of Waltham. For the past 81 years
the collectors of that town have coll
lected all of their taxes, and settled
with the town officials, before the an
nual town meeting, which is held the
last Monday in March. If any other
town can equal or beat this, we would
like to hear of it.
The Waterville Mail is of the opinion
that when the State capitol is moved
| it should be to Waterville, and most
Augusta people will heartily agree with
this sentiment.
Ira w Howden. of RrooLc hos cutie