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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
RAILWAYS in the Philippines.

| There can be no question but what
the construction of railways is destined
to play very important part IN the
ultimate AmericaniZing of the Fhlilp-
pines. Conditions of rapid transporta-
ton will not only be guarantee OF
peace, but they will make powerfully
! for the promotion of industrial activity
; and enterprise. From the expansion OF
the industrial and commercial spirit,
will follow a higher standard of civili-
cation.
The plans for railway construction IN
the Philippines outlined by Governor
Taft, who has devoted much time and
thought to the problem, call for about
six hundred miles of track. The first
and most important line to build, will
run from Manila across the island of
Luzon to the fine harbor on it's north
ern extremity. From this it is proposed
to build a branch line over the noun
tainS TO the eastern coasts, also line
is planned to run from Manila south to
Batangas. 1t is also suggested that a
line be constructed along the west
coast of Luzon from Dagupan to the
north end of the island.
Governor Taft is strongly of the
opinion that such q system of railways
would prove profitable investment. In
order, however, to induce capital to in
vest in them, it may be necessary for
the Philippine government to guaran-
tee the bonds.
When this great work shall have
ben carried to completion, new and
better era will dawn for the Philip
pines, and their people The magnifi-
Vent natural resources of Luzon will be
exploited, and that beautiful island,
will become a haven for the regenera-
ton of the whole archipelago.
By all means let the American peo-
pie join cordially in bringing about the
construction of these proposed rail-
roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

There has been disposition in some
quarters to make merry at the war
games, and to intimate that they were
not of practical value. Secretary
Moody effectually answers this class ol
critics. He says: 1.-The war games
are not for show or spectacle Inc
fact that they are a spectacle is the
chief objection of them; but they are 10
train officers and men because there
is no other way in which they can De
so we'll trained"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
HAD LITTLE FAITH.
Fitchburg Woman Cured of Asthma
After Suffering Five Years.

After suffering for five years with
asthma and trying numerous reme-
dies, l was at last induced to try
Father johns Medicine, but at the
time had little faith in it. 1 felt
better at once, and encouraged by the
change, continued the medicine.
have taken six bottles and have not
had one bad spell since. have gained
IN hesh and am only too glad to say
WORD in behalf of medicine that
has helped me s., much.~ (Signed)
Gladys Carroll, II Cane ST., Fitchburg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

IT is nice to know that Patti is COM
ing over this time simply to give her
fortunate husband a chance to see dear
America. But although she is not COM
ing with any thoughts of applause or
shekels she will doubtless happen to
gather in liberal quantities of both.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
Annex Maine to Canada?

An ambitious Canadian legislator
+; has Just arisen in the Dominion Parlia-
ment to propose the purchase of the
State Of Maine. This State, he says
was once a part Of Canada, and as
Canada now needs it in order to have a
direct winter outlet to the Atlantic, she
should acquire it. 1t is no small relief
to learn that this statesman proposes
,, to annex US by purchase rather than
by conquest. His consideration is
especially appreciated by our soldier
boys who will need some time to get
rested from the strenuous Portland
war game 1t would not be convenient
just now to turn out and chase a
Canadian army up through the wilder
ness, though the occasion would be
welcomed by the dozen or so survivors
of the Aroostook war as an oppor-
tunity to indulge in "reminiscences
which people at present refuse to take
an interest in.
But If this gentleman wants to buy
Maine he should make an offer as
guarantee of good faith, and to give
us an idea of how high we are valued
by our northern neighbors. Such an
offer would have been just the thing to
have put a little ginger into this weeks
adjourned session of the Maine Legis-
latnre. How the orators, and the gall
leries also, would have welcomed it!
1t would be of interest to know where
our Canadian friend got the idea that
Maine once belonged to Canada. 1t
1t Is true that part of the State east
of the Penobscot was once claimed by
Great Britain as a part Of Canada, but
the claim went under the table along
with Lord Ashburton in his celebrated
conference with Daniel Webster when
the latter was secretary of state. For
the godlike Daniel was not only
peerless orator and statesman but he
could also keep his head clear under
likely to addle that of
another. But that is another story.
Except for a section on the eastern
border, as we have said, Maine, never
belonged to Canada and was never
claimed by Canada. 1t was the char
ter of William and Mary which an
nexed 1.-The province of Maine" to "the
colony Of Massachusetts Bay" and
there it remained until the separation
of 1920. Perhaps the Canadian states
man is in earnest-the dispatches seem
to indicate that he was at least sober
but somehow it is difficult for us to
think Of Maine as a part of Canada.
1t is lots easier to think of Canada as
have faith that the descendants of the
aforesaid Canadian statesman, when
the flag of Uncle Sam waves over the
whole Dominion, will be very much
ashamed of the old fellow for having
made an ass of himself. And all this
does not, mean that Canada does not
really want Maine. 1t does want it
as an outlet to the Atlantic
just as it wants Alaska as an outlet to
the Pacific and it will get one about |
the time it gets the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

You can't sleep in the calm.st and
stillest night, If your stomach is weak,
circulation poor, and digestion bad.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens the
stomach, improves the circulation, per-
fects digestion, and brings about that
condition in which sleep is regular and
refreshing.
1t does not do this In day, but It
does it-has done it in thousands OF
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

It is pleasant to read of one detective
on the Seattle force who recognized
and ran out of town two Eastern
bunko men just as they We're starting
to play their game in this city-Seattle
Post-Intelligencer.
Funny. Most of the bunko men who
reach this section of the country hail
from the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

After having donated $2,500,000 for
the establishment of childrenS play
grounds in Scotland, Mr.. Carnegie has
made the embarrassing discovery that
Scottish children never play.-Wash-
ington Post.
Eoot mon. Dinna We ken curling
and golf and a that?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

The report that Mr.. Bryan had can
celled his dates in Ohio appears to have
been a trifle premature. The Republic
cars uf tiat state vii, be pleased to
note that he is to participate in the
campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

rsrABLIsHED 1925.

10 0oeOoo Whatever win be taken Of
una1gned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
1eeted communications.
Afdress all communications relating to
Subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLMGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

A The. Sultan will probably be saved
this time, as he has been in the past,
by. his debts. So long as Turkish
bonds are held to the present large eX-
tent in England, Germany. France and
Russia, there will be little danger of
the dismembernert of the Ottoman
Empire. .t.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

General Simon Bolivar can doubtless
lay claim to being the oldest man in
Kentucky, who will take an active part
in political campaign this fall AL
though now SO years of age, he is en-
gagged in trying to elect his son-in-law.
Colonel Morris Is. Belknap. the Repub
lican nominee, Governor of Kentucky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Has Done Some Good.
Colorado Strings Gazette)

Colorado Springs Gazette).
The Georgia legislature has refused to
pass a child labor law, but has probably
done the next best thing to it by declaring
that the idler who lives by the proceeds
of his child's labor is vagrant and pre-
seribing punishment for all such persons.
Earning Fame and Love.
philadelphia Press.
Yet the secret is an open one, revealed
only to the man of generous heart, as IS
Sir Thomas. Let money be spent Tor
public end instead of private gratifica-
will be added unto it.
The Good Old Way.
philadelphia Ledger.
Speaking of schools of journalism,
Horace Greeley said the real student lived
on ink and slept on a pile of newspapers.
Turkish Breakfast Food.
New York World.
The sultan regards an ultimatum from
any other country except Russia as q sort
of breakfast food.
Altogether Too Fastidious.
minneapolis JournaD.
A Chicago man who was in the act of
suicide by drowning came
ashore when reminded that ms procedure
was contyary to law, rather than be shot
lat by It policeman for violating the law.
Some people are very particular, but we
had not expected such fastidiousness in
Chicago.
A Breezy Day in Chicago.
washington Postf
President Harper has decreed that the
students of the Chicago University ORA
matte Club shall not wear tights, and all
the members of the faculty are wagging
their ears in approval of the order.
Beginning Of Summer.
New York Press).
Lots and cords of clever people are just
now leaving the city for their summer va
cation. 1t is predicted by no less an au-
thority than Col. John Spefchler, the emf
nent scientist. that summer is Just begin
Ming and we are going to have it hot and
humid till October 1.
The Passing Of ChivaIry.
Chicago Record erald).
At Bloomington. ILL.,, the other day a
woman was fined SIS for jabbing her hat
pin into a man who didn't sit over and
give her all the room she wanted in a
street car After such decision how can
rights? Chivalry must be dead in Bloom
llngton.
Filled Up the Big Hollow People.
(Windham. N. Y. 'JournaD.
Several Big Hollow people attended the
Friday evening, given by DR.. c. Fl. Meade
of New York. The lecture was a con-
tinued feast of good things from begin
ming to end.
| . About Due Again.
(Chicago Record Herald).
The oldest Mason is beginning to get his
name in the papers again. Look out fol
another of George Washington's body ser.
wants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Now that the excitement over the
situation in Turkey is beginning to
subside, and the sea-serpent is getting
out of season. it's about time for the
Mexican Central railroad to be alb
sorbed again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

1t is to be hoped that there will be
no outbreak of the awful spirit of mob
law against the man who wears straw
Mathew York Mail and Express.
Certainly not. Straw hats are not
fully ripe until September 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
All trains had extra cars and some were
run in two sections.

some OF those who own property on
the Northport campground have be-
come bit dissatisfied with the manner
IN which the town has appropriated
funds toward the Improvement of the
grounds and movement has been in
stltuted toward the securing of q char
ter as village corporation and operat-
lns theif own grounds, making their
own expenditures and collecting their
own tax
rev. N. II. Hartman, who was Sand
fords right hand man of the "Holy
Ghost and Us society" at the temple in
Shiloh, who recently broke away from
the traces after being in bondage for
TWO or more years, is now starting a
crusade against Shiloh. He has Just
written letter to Governor Hill ask
ing MN TO interpose his good office to
wipe the society off the earth and
crumple to dust the pillars of the tenn
pie. 1t is cutie lengthy letter and
deals with the conditions as he feels
they actually exist. A reply was sent
to Mr.. Hartman saying the Governor
:, ne "ctioll at present, IL
at all, unless the safetysof the people
were at stake as religious views are
supposed to have full expression in this
country and are only interfered with
when they become a menace to society.
Mr.. Hartman is graduate of Harry
ara ana his friends are at a loss to I'M
derstand how he ever came. to Join the
movement originally. He evidently has
good deal to tell shortly as he says
he cannot do-it in one article or two or
even three. He says when he gets
ready to give the whole expose to the
world the story will contain inside
facts of paramount interest. He says
something has got to be done to liber-
ate the slaves of Shiloh. 1t is one of
the hottest letters that has been re-
ceived at the executive department for
some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

1t is to be hoped that before another
international race is sailed a better
course will be found than the one off
Sandy Hook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Prof. Langley's flying machine has no
deaths recorded against it as yet, which
is very good prosf of the care observed
in experimenting with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

A Chicago University professor, re-
marks the Seattle Post-Intelligencer,
has found cure for lockjaw--but UNI
fortunately that isn't the prevalent
disease at Chicago University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
An Opportunity Missed.

Desdemona was listening enrapt to the
Moor's tales of woe. .
"But tell me- dearest" she murmured,
"have you never caught any fish,"
And the entrance of Iago was hardy
necessary to rouse the fire. in Othello's
eye
New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Her Last Chance.

The last man took his trousers on
And on his pillow laid his head,
Then, as he dozed. heard with q sign'
His wife exclaim: ooh, Henry, l
Forgot to look beneath the bed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
Whx She KNEW.

Smithers-Do you know anyone who has
q horse to sell?
She-Yes. l expect old Brown has.
Smithers-Why?
She-Well, papa sold him one yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

There Is nobody who better appre-
ciates the fact that 1T has been cold
summer than Sir Thomas Upton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

The free silver plank should hence
forth figure in Democratic platforms
under the head of Neurology"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

II Mr.. Bryan should ever become
President, Tom johnson might reason
ably count on being secretary of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Anyway, it has been conclusively
demonstrated that a MINDLESS course
Is not we'll adapted to yacht racing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Mr.. Bryan still has a warm side for
the Populists, and it would not be sur
prising il he were back in their ranks
again within the next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

The f1uke races have been a bonanza
for the excursion boat owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Professional skirt dancers are said to
be the latest form of entertainment
provided at Newport social functions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

: Mr.. Fife should build his next yacht
so as to get a time allowance OF l"o
hours instead of two minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Can it be possible that the long-de'
layed summer is really arriving?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

= The wardens are doing about all the
hunting just now, and OCCASIONALLY
bagging big game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

The race with the time limit is be-
ginning to lose it's interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

If those land thieves would only
steal us a good Indian summer perhaps
the country would be more disposed to
forgive their other depredations against
theyred men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

1 Just tor the variety'o of the thing. the
usual editorial comment on the failure
4 Of the yachts to race, yesterday. is
omitted from our columns this morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Our real war with Turkey is not due
until the latter part of November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

. The oyster appreciates the fact th'
the series of r months has begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
DO You Believe
in the Water Cure?

Maybe you do and maybe you don't
but at any rate you should, that Is. the
WATER CURE have reference to. You
see I am the proud possessor of the par-
est supply of water in the city and IKE
to let the people know about it once in
while, so that in case some of them take
a notion to drink the pure articles they
will know where to get it. s,ls
If you should hear anyone eSpFess
doubts as to the purity Of DIAMOND Spring
Water, just refer them 10 Prof. etrson
of Bowdon College ana the Ma1nq State
Board Of Health. a.sHw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Colorado Springs Gazette).
The Georgia legislature has refused to
pass a child labor law, but has probably
done the next best thing to it by declaring
that the idler who lives by the proceeds
of his child's labor is vagrant and pre-
seribing punishment for all such persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Three Maine vessels have been
wrecked in three days, in two cases,
with the loss Of all or part Of the crew;
which makes the superstitious dead
sure that disasters always happen by
threeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Kent's Hill leads off as usual, and
everybody is glad that the good old
school has the customary large atten-
dance and excellent prospects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

The burning issue of resubmission
failed to ignite at the adjourned session
of the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

The weather clerk is proving very
kind and considerate of the big fairs
and the county shows are hoping for
equal luck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
Filled Up the Biz Hollow People.

(Windham. N. Y. JournaD.
Several Big Hollow people attended the
temperance lecture at Hensonville, last
Friday evening, given by DIR. C. H. Meade
of New York. The lecture was a con-
tinued feast of good things from begin
ming to end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
The Passing Of Chivalry.

(ChlCagO ReC0ru-FeTdIuJ.
At Bloomington, ILL.,. the other day a
woman was fined SIS for jabbing her hat
pin into a man who didn't sit over and
give her all the room she wanted in a
street car. After such decision how can
the perfect lady expect to have her
rights? Chivalry must be dead in Bloom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Perhaps the most surprised legislator
at the Capitol, this week, was the one
who read in a Portland paper, Tuesday
that he had died since the
last March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
q About Due Again.
l(ChicagO Record-HeraId)

name in the papers again. Look out for
another of George Washingtons body ser
wants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

A Portland paper calls for historian
to write up the late war. We suggest
Mr.. Dooley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

With the warm weather and the
beautiful moon which September thus
far offers, we are getting the most de-
lightful summer evenings of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

Library buildings are now being
built or are about to be built, in Rock
land, Rumford Falls, Auburn, Bruns-
wick, Waterville, Pittsfeld, Old Town,
Houlton, Pennington, Yarmouth and
Squirrel Island, and Bangor has high
hopes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03
Earning Fame and Love

philadelphia Press.
Yet the secret is an open one, revealed
only to the man of generous heart, as is
Sir Thomas. Let money be spent for
public end instead of private gratitica-
ton and all else, fame, love and approval
will be added unto it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

the hole was hardly big enough for MS
body to say nothing of the claws winch
he had to drag in somehow
pooo1e who ever worked around the
Portland Union station ever since it
was erected said they had never seen
ANYTHING like the amount Of business
| handled last Monday. The regular
| Monday travel was very large. The
| army and navy parade drew large
number of out of town visitors, hum
dredc Of whom came in and left on the
| various trains during the day. Rail-
| waJ SQUARE was alive with people and
tho street cars were crowded with pas
| senpers going to and from the station.
The waiting room was completely
| iamod with people and a small mob
was attempting to get up to each OF
tho ticket windows and the ticket
clerks were never so rushed before
| Outside in the train shed there We're
inst as many people and loaded trains
bod to wait in the yards for others to
move out before they could pull in,
pnt the men handling the baggage
oot about the hardest end of the deal
Thara seemed to be an almost endless
o,,ourt of baggage to be loaded, un-
Ioaded and transferred. 1t was an i'm.
ross;h;lity to handle the baggage fas
no,,g,, TO allow the trains to get out
~ TINE even if the necessary shifting
o,,a ether work could have been done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-03

1t is the 42d big show Of the Maine
State fair.