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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
TOO MANY LITTLE ROBBINS.
In One Office Nest-GIory, but Not Sal.
airy, for Large Families.

Washington, Aug. 10.-First Assist
ant Postmaster-Genera Wynne recent
ly decided that the receipts of the post
office at Rocky Mountain, N. c., had
increased sufficiently to warrant it's adj
vance into the Presidential class. Con-
seqUently, the postmaster, George
Washington Robin, was notified that
he would be continued in the service
at $1,000 year, and was asked to send
into the Department the names of four
persons to be appointed to the newly
created subordinate places under him.
When his letter of recommendation was
received in part as follows:
81, George Washington Robin, Post
master at Rocky Mountain, N. G., re-
commend the following persons for
appointment under me: AS assistant
postmaster, Stella Lincoln Robin: as
stampcr, Alexander Achilles Robin;
as assistant stamper, George Washing
ton Robin, Jr.. and as clerk, John A.
Logan Robin"
When Supt. Waters of the Salary and
Allowance division had recovered from
his establishment over the suggestions
with regard to the future of the Robin
family, he wrote across the face of the
letter:
when the Robbins nest again.
Birds or hogs?" and sent the papers In
the case to First Assistant Postmaster
General Wynne.
The First Assistant read the letter
from George Washington Robin, with
its cheerful remarks concerning the
Robin family, looked out of the
window for a while. and then wrote the
following below Mr.. Waters indorse-
mont:
We will call a halt on Robin, of this
place in old n. c..
AS we have already elsewhere in the
festive Z. O. ID.
This Robin has the right no doubt, to
fix his family,
But to fix them all in the same old
nest is too much II. o. G.
n. B.-Sec section 9, Civil Service regu-
lations. r. J. WYNNE
n. B.-See section 8, Civil Service
regulations. r. J. Wynne.
The papers in the case were then filed
away for reference and George Wash
ingtOn Ribbin, the head of the family,
was notified that only two of his chill
dren could scratch for the Government
in the same place at the same time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

For the first time, the international
tennis cup goes to Great Britain. For
several years the best English players
defeat at the hands of the American
champions, but, this year, the Dohcrty
brothers have swept all before them.
1t is the third year that these wonder
full players have attempted to win the
trophy and they have earned their sue
cess. They have proved themselves the
best tennis players in the world 1t is
safe to say that the American cracks
will not allow the cup to remain long
on the other side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

The celebration of centennialS has
been, each year, leading feature of
Majnc's Old Home week and the same
is true. this year. Such observances at
this timesarc most appropriate, and the
townsand institutions which carry them
out are deserving of all praise. Four
towns Wilton, Raymond, Surry and
Albany, and two of our good old
academies, those at Monmouth and
Pluehill have exercises more or less
elaborate, this week, in celebration of
their respective centennials. And
tions in 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
End of Bitter Fight.

"Two physicians had long and stub
born fight with an abcess on my right
lung writes j. F. Hughes of DUPONT,
Ca, land gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come AS a last
resort 1 tried DR.. Kings NewNDiscov-
ery for Consumption. The benefit
received was striking and I was on
nv feet in a few days. Now I've en-
tirely regained my health" 1t con-
quers all Coughs. Colds and Throat
and Lung troubles. Guaranteed by
Rowditch Webster & Cos. Drug Store.
Price soc. and s1.O0. Trial bottles free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

Tho Joint Special Committee on Salaries
"a Eoes will he in session at the State
a House, Room No. 14s legal Affairs, and
give hearings as follows: ~, 49,
August IS. 1903. at 10 o'clock * e. s,a M d on
nartments and department officials:
August 10 and 20. 1903 at 10 o'clock each ,
dav on salaries and fees of State boards
Oil" GEO. G. WEEKS,
Chairman.
FRED ]. ALLEN,
o,,,11d+ooOth Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
The OId-Fashioned Farmer.

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson in an
address. last week, declared that the
old-fashioned farmer must go. he
cannot stand in the path OF mooerii
progress. 1.-The farmer Of the future'
saws Mr.. Wilson, must De
practical scientist. The man VINO does
not understand the science OF the SOIL
has no business on the farm. we
suppose he is right. The idea he ad-
vances is not new one Inc oio-
fashioned farmer with old-fashioned
methods has no show beside
the up-to-date farmer whose place Is
equipped with modern machinery ana
who understands the scientific why ana
how of crop rotation and soil fertillZ-
alton and stock raising and putter
making. He may be able to keep NM
self and family fed and clothed, but it
vii, he a hard struggle and he will put
in a lot of valuable time envying his
progressive neighbor who is getting on
so much better, whose home is so much
more attractive, whose farm is so much
more valuable, and whose life Is so
much easier and happier.
The old-fashioned farmer must 60
but in one sense we are all sorry TO see
his departure and we feel that ne VIII
no missed. He had his work to do in
tho building up of the country and he
did it we'll. When he cleared the hill
sides and built his home in the wilder
ness. he had less need of knowledge
IF scientific agricultural methods than
of strong arms and stout heart.
He needed courage and self-reliance
and common-sense, and he had them
all in abundant measure. Modern farm
machinery would have been of little use
to him had it been invented; and the
blooded stock of today would have been
as out of place as the modern scientific
farmer. The old-fashioned farmer.
first of all, raised a crop of boys VINO
have built up the cities of the land, and
become our great lawyers, anu Iilci
chant princes, and educators and
preachers and captains of industry,
and generals and presidents. We fear
the scientific farmer of the future will
hardly equal his achievements in this
line.
But the Old fashioned farmer is one
of the many features of the good old
times" that have to be left behind.
Modern methods and means in farming
are to be welcomed, just as the world
welcomes the telephone and the trolley
car The inventive genius of the
Yankee has produced the labor-saving
devices that have made farming a vast
ly different business than it used to be,
and the Grange, the agricultural col
leges the experiment stations, the
farmers institutes the agricultural ex-
hibitions and the newspapers are pro-
minent factors in the work of develop
ing the scientific farmers of the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

nor Durbin is. not only q deserved
compliment to a faithful and fearless
executive, but is also timely utter
ance on problem Of great national
Importance. His vigorous words will
be widely read and will be strong
factor in arousing public sentiment and
stimulating officials to do their duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
EASTERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
Kannshnn nsusssas
Ksnnebso Division.
In Effect June is, 1904.
Trains leave Augusta, as follows:
rrrfDnIYnI TsI3 ATNd

! Commencing, Monday June q, 1900,
steamer Della Collins will leave Augusta
at ], 30 p. NJ. Halloween at 2. daily, except
Sunday connecting th-main line steam
ers, leaving Gardiner at 335 Richmond at
Bath at G and Popham Beach at p. M.
Returning steamers leave Union Wharf.
BOSTON, daily, except Sunday, at P. NJ,
| Tor landings on the river, connecting at
Gardner with steamer for Hallowell afi..
ALLEN PARTRIDGE. Agt.. Augusta. Me.
c. A. COLE, Agt., Hallowell. Me.
Boothbay Division.
In Effect June %, 1903
Leave Bath at $50 A. NJ daily, except
Monday, for Christmas Cove and inter-
mediate landings, except Sawyers island.
Isle of Springs and Spruce Point; con-
land, Ocean Point, Linewin, Mt, Pleasant
and Murray Hill; for South Bristol (tide
permitting) and East Boothbay daily, ex-
Beach and Harbor, Sundays only.
Leave Bath at S.35 A. NJ daily, except
Sunday. for Westport, Jc.,. Sawyer's Is
a and Isle Of Springs Southport Mouse
| Island. Christmas Cove, Pemaeiiii Beach
ana ftarbor; connecting at Mousse Island
for Capitol Island and Ocean Point
sunday, for Roothbay and Ocean Point.
calling at all landings except Capitol ls-
Ioootilpdy at l.lo "A. NJ. daily, e.
landings.
Lave Ocean Point at s.15 A. M. for
capitol Island, connecting at Mouse Is
land with steamer for Bath daily, ex-
cept Sunday.
Leave East Boothbay at 1L4o A. M.
e daiiy, except Sunday ana Monday. for
cove, Heron Island. Boothpav and Bath.
GAZING at Squirrel and Mouse Islands,
Southport, Isle of Springs, Sawyer's Is
land anu Westport JIG.
Leave Pemaquid Harbor at LIS p. N.
daily for Bath and Boston via Christmas
Cove, Heron Island, Squirrel and Mouse
Islands, Southport, Five Islands, Nc
Nal Msahan's, Riggsville and westport juno
tion. via Boothbay at ESQ P. M. Sundays
only, at 2.4O F. M, Mondays only Via
capitol apnol.,1 Island daily, except Monday:
on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays
at i.5O NJ, via. Mt Pleasant, Linekin
Island for Bath. On Mondays only, leave
Murray Hill at 1.50 p. M, calling at Mt.
Pleasant, Linekin, Ocean Point, Squirrel
Island and Capitol Island, Isle Of Springs.
Junction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

ESTABLISHED 1926.

10 notice whatever will be taken Oh
unsiEned communications. 90,
The JournsI cannot be held respons'o's
for the preservation or return OF re-
1eeted communications.
Address all communications relating 10
subscriptions and advertisements 10
nURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

Penelope was unravelling the shroud for
the twentieth time
But why go to so much troube?"
asked her maid. why don't you get
called out on strike?'
Hastily calling in a walking delegate,
she adopted the suggestion and was en-
abIed TO stave off the lovers.
New York Sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
The Bangor Dark Day.

Aug. 5th, 1903-the day the Bangor
Plan was hit by dynamte-wil go
down in history as the day of the larg
est number of seizures of liquor ever
made in any one day in the State of
Maine, and it will undoubtedly be
many years before such a thing hap
mems again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
A Case of Sour Cranes.
(BanCOr NewSl

Looking at the rusticators who go
out from Bangor every evening bv
train, and seeing them stagger under
huge baskets and packag es and hamp-
ers. we have come to the conclusion
that they dwell out of town for the
sake of the exercise they are compelled
to take in going and coming. Yet an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
Popham Branch,
In effect June % to Sep,

In effect June % to Sept. u. 81
Leave Popham Beach daily, except Sum
day, at A. M. and p NJ
Leave Bath daily. excent SUNDAY -
A. M: and AS p. M. calling at Phipps-
burg, Hinckleys. Cox's Head and Bay
Point In both directions.
r. A. LEWIS, Agt., Boothbay Harbor. Ne.
a. II; HANSCOM, G. P. ct. q.
GAVIN AUS'rIN,fV.ssP PIG Gen,l Mgr.
Fosters Wharf, Boston. 4 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

Mary Queen of Scots, listened to the
death warrant unmoved
1T is evident" she said lightly, that
principal one on the block
Thus with rare perception she seized the
advantages of the situation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

Juliet was waiting for Romeo
But, we asked playfuily, why do you
wait on the balcony?'
Because she answered haughtiIy, II
haven't the price of an orchestra seat"
PerceivinG we had touched a painful
subject, we withdrew, leaving the rest
for Shakespeare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
But All are Maine. Born
Watervil1e Main

Maine men did not seem to be anx-
ious for places on the faculty Of the
new normal school at Presqre Isle
when the trustees found it necessary
to go outside the State for two of the
three teachers to be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
] he Horrors of War.
(Bld6afnp1 To,,,,,n
Legends Corrected.

Goneril and Regain had just driven King
I'VE wanted a little variation on the
stern New England father act" they ex-
planned.
Thereupon Lear turned out his famous
lines. How sharper than serpents
tooth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

1t looks as though the greatest
victory of that naval war game was
won by wireless telegraphy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11
Also by Advertisinu.
CLewiston Sum.

Resist boycott as you would assault
or trespass. or arson: but get business
by politeness and by the excellence of
your goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

The great Bangor raid, while sorrow
eul business to many, was not without
is humorous side. Inspector Knaide
was busily engaged in an investigation
If the contents of a bar-room, and was
Town under the counter, when a man
.'ushed in excitedly calling out to the
proprietor: Say, hide your stuff,
quick. They're sweeping the town."
inspector Knaide raised his head over
he edge of the bar and remarked to
the astonished courier: "Yes-I know
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

Equivalent amount of exercise could be
hau iroih saving firewood in the base
ment ana holding pleasant conversa-
tlon with the cook meantime. But it
so happens that saving wood is not
fashionabie, while perspiring in the
sun while going and coming between
the city and some resort is in the very
full tide OF fashion.
The Horrors of War.
(Biddeford JournaD.
Inc pathos of the situation is fur
mshed py the Portland Advertisers
"Speclai War Correspondent at Cape
Elizabeth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

Another reason why the September
session will be very short is that every
body will be anxious to so over to
Lewiston to the State fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

Wilton's centennial celebration is
today's leading Old Home feature il
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

Persons who walk out in the fields
and woods these warm days will soon
note how silent the birds are. The
songsters of June have hushed their
notes and are trying to gain Vigor
against the time when they shall take
their long trip to the south. Now and
then one hears the glad melody of the
busy song sparrow as he hunts for
food; the yellow hammer gives forth a
sharp squawk now and then, though
his glad "flicker-flicker' has gone until
next year. Just before dusk in the
deep woods the Whte-throated sparrow
MARBLES music so sweet that it sounds
unearthly in its plaintive cadence. But
the robins and king birds and bobo-
links and their allies of garden and
orchard and field are dumb and almost
invisible. The time draws near when
they must be up and away
After all the talk about dull season
at Old Orchard the hotels are now we'll
filled, most of them up to any seasons
business and some of them ahead of
any season. There are lots of people
at the beach now though the weather
last week has not been favorable to
their getting out in sight much. There
are three weeks more of the season and
with good weather it will be lively
enough. Next Sunday should be the
big Sunday of the year but because of
early bad weather it is believed that the
latter part of the season will hold I'D
better than usual.
Down on the border much sorrow
was caused, last week, by the death of
J. r. Sutherland, the principal of the
Midtown On. b. High school. Mr.
Sutherland was out cunning when the
weapon he was carrying was accident
ally discharged, the heavy bullet shat
tering the bones of both his legs near
the ankles. Mr.. Sutherland failed to
rally from the shock and loss of blood.
and died in the evening. The strange
part of the affair is yet to be told. Two
months ago Mr.. Sutherland dreamed
that he saw his brother-in -law driving
grocery wagon which was covered
with a white sheet. He, Sutherland
approached the vehicle and lifted the
sheet and was startled upon beholding
his own body lying in the wagon. The
following night the same dream was
repeated and again on the third eve
ming, when his father appeared to him
and bade him take warming Mr.
Sutherland was so impressed by the
dream that he afterwards made appli-
cation for two $4,000 accident policies
which were in force only six weeks
when the accident which resulted in his
death occurred. Mrs. Sutherland was
the first to reach her husband after the
shooting occurred and under his direc-
ton bound up the wounded limbs to
prevent as far as possible the flow of
blood. While she was about her task
Mr.. Sutherland remarked to her:
Minnie, this is my dream" The
weapon which killed Mr.. Sutherland
was an old-fashioned affair which he
received about a week ago from his
former home near Fredericton. The
wagon in which he was conveyed to the
hospital was the very vehicle in which
in his dream, he saw his own body w.
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

hesitation and without credit. Such
familiarity among friends cannot be
otherwise than gratifying to all con-
cerned."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

DR.. Simpsons annual collection al
Old Orchard was less than half what il
has been in some years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

That terrible accident off Rockland ir
which four precious lives were sacri-
fed, again demonstrates the necessity
of constant and extreme care in the
handling of naptha launches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

Possibly in case of real war the Maine
coast would not be given such exclusive
attention by the navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

They had little trouble down at
Gardiner, the other day, with a Bath
man who had just been released from
the Eenncbec Jail, and the Reporter
journal suggests that it would be safe
plan to take the Sagadahoc prisoners
back to their own county when their
terms expire, and turn them loose
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

1t is estimated that ROckland has less
than one-half the number of visitors
who have been here in August for sew
cral year past, and the Courier
Gazette figures out that this is due to
the fact that the city has provided no
plans for Old Home Week. 1t is quite
certain that this custom will be revived
nnOt her SenSOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-11

A statue of Jules Simon, by Pouch, has
Just been unveiled near the Madeleine, in
Paris
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-10-28
ABOUT OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention of Prominent People
How They are and Where They are.

Mrs. G. w. semans has heen
FAisiting relatives in Fairmout.
Mrs. Frank Pride and Miss
Emeline Pickenpaugh are visiting
relatives in Fairmont.
Major J NJ. Burns has been at
Oakland to look after his farm and
put itln shape for the winter.
The Edgar Cherry which has been
on the ways has again been placed
in the water and in case of any ac-
cident to either of the Morgantown
packets will be put into the trade
in its place.
John Oyeraeld, Newt Dawson and
SAINT DusenbeFry who have been in
the mountain after pheasant have re-
turned home. They got good bag Of
the birds and saw a great many more
which succeeded in getting away.
Lieutenant Henry NJ. Nelly has
been ordered to the Philippines. His
marriage to Miss Blanche Craig Of
Evanston Will take place before be
goes to the Orient. Lieut.. Nelly is
we'll known in Morgantown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert West, of
Opekiska arc mourning the loss of
seven ear old daughter who died
yesterday. She had been afflicted
for several years but was bright
and lovable child.
john Cummings of Wheeling is here
to visit his son viii who is student
in the University. The young fellow
is thinking of going to Washington to
attend the session of Congress. He is
one of the pages connected with the
House.
Sol Frum is still in the notion of
removing to Ohio and says that he
will 90 as soon as he can make ar
rangements. Every one in the
county will be sorry to lose this
genial gentleman but they all wish
for him every possible success in
his new home.
W. d. Stroud, young man employ
ed at Tissues store on Front street,
became suddenly and violently i'll on a
street car on Beechurst Avenue yester-
day afternoon, and were carried to his
rooms by the conductor and an assist
ant in an unconscious condition. DR..
Gibbons was called and succeeded in
bringing him back TO consciousness.
He is alright today The Incident
caused considerable excitement in that
section.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-10-28
The Acme Book Store
The City Store. Carlow Building.
MoRGANTowN OCTOBER =. 1908,

WANrED-By the Germania Life
Insurance Company, district agent
TOR Morgantown and vicinity. Lib
eral contract. Previous experience
In insurance not necessary. Apply
with reference to James W. Graves,
Southern Manager, Box 1873, Rich
mond, Va.
WHEN you want remedy that can be
absolutely relied on to do what is claim
ed for it, try Four Fold Linament. IT
has stood the test for over so years. A
positive cure for Rheumatism, Swell
lings, Pains in back, Sore Muscles.
SprWns and Bruises. Sold by Reed g
Drug Store. Everywhere 25cts per bot
tie.
DRs. ALLEN & MARTIN-Positiye
extract teeth without pain. No bad
effect afterward. Harmless as water.
Office opposite Post Office.
SEE Chaplin and Warman for fine
hardwood finish. Oak front and in
terror doors carried in stock. Hard
wood flooring speciality, SO Walnut
street near wharf.
For cut flowers and floral designs
call on w. S. Taylor, Chestnut ST.,
opposite M. E. church, agent for the
leading Pittsburg florist and Web
ers, of Oakland, Md. Both phones
101.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-10-28
R. A. HAYES. Optician.

OUR candy kettles singing merrily
TO the tune OF the fresh candy: fresh
candy; Gloss Cor. Front & Peasants
SITS.
WHEN you want to mail picture
any size up to 9xl1 you can get
mailing envelopes at the Acme.
HENRY JEWELL who has a tailor
hop in the Donley Building on
Peasants street invites his costo-
mers to call and look over his sam
Piles of fall and winter suits The
man who gets his order in ahead of
time will get his suit when he needs
1t.
WE sell groceries and shoes for cash
and deliver them to your home.
G. N. M CINTIRE, 223 Peasants street
MoRGANTowN Bakery opposite
Wallace House has always a good
flesh supply of cookies, cakes, pies
etc. Try them.
AN oyster supper at home is one OF
the incest things imaginable. Call at
the cafe Kaszer and try some of the
fine oysters they have for sale.
GLOSS best bread ''Manna" Vienna
and Whole Wheat. Delivered to
your homes or to your grocer fresh
every day. Drop US line: phone us
or leave your orders. Gloss Cor. Front
& Peasants SITS.