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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

: The arrival Of the big circus hand
bills reminds a Journal correspondent
Nat the first elephant ever seen by the
residents OF Rcadfcld was one OF
Tur.7e~,s 2 great many years ago. The
story is t$!d~that the residents ascer-
tanned that the elephant would go
through the neighboghood onSa certain
night and large >cxowd gathered
around the church on the atch for its
appearance. The driver, aS~>he came
near ard saw the crowd. endeavoretSto
hurry the animal and as they passed
the people followed. The elephants
name was Betscy. and in his eIldeavor
TO leave the people the driver would
exclaim, "comc along Bets: hurry
along: come on Bets" and commands
like these. 1t 50 happened that a
young woman was among those follow
ing whose name was Betsey, and who
i'm later years was known as aunt
Betsey." throughout the town; and at
every call of the driver to Hurry UP
Bets" she would exclaim, I'm comm
and hurryin' as fast as ] can" to the
amusement Of the crowd. There was a
small pond by the side of the road near
Sanborn's tannery, and as the night
was warm, the elephant, notwithstand-
ing the drivers efforts. plunged into
the water and threw it over it's heated
body to the delight of the spectators
1t was some time before the animal
could be induced to leave the water
and move on. So the people had an
excellent opportunity of seeing the
elephant free of cost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

1t will be Il pity If NJ. $llow de-
clines the Prohibition fsidenti"'
nomination, which has helt yen h''.
His withdrawal would bta severe
blow to, the paragrap phi WI rs in the
coming campaign, for no nase in SUE"
connection could afford ric"N'
theme FOR puns than his doe. we -
frain from giving any illustrtions' o',
samples can be found in TIN cdltoi''
pages Of ten out of every me pay
taken up during the next few wecN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
Not the Riuht Sort.

Hes in business now for himself and
his prospects seem very good.
OH he won't make big fortune in
hurry"
Think not?'
NO. his manners are quite refined and
he uses good grammar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

Capt. James Hall. who died Recently
at East Braintree. Mass. ut the age a.
ninety-one. was one of the oldest eea
captains in New England. Captain
Hall was second mate. afterward first
mate. Of the vessel on which Richdri
H. Dana sailed around the world. and
he is pictured in 1.-TWO Years Before
the Mast" Later Captain Hall was in
command of merchantmen in the
China and East Indian trade. Tn 1851
he Joined the Pacific Nal nect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

The comments of the Maine Republi-
can newspapers show that whatever
differences existed before the Bangor
loyal and united than now in support
ing a candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
Her Breadth,

Miss o. Sophat-Some people may think
me heavy, but Mr.. Kidder, at any rate.
was pleased to say he never met any
Miss Pepprey-O, that's just his talk
OF course. he must realize that you're
lust as wide when you're asleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
Not Cheap.

Merchant-She seemed to be very par
ticular about those goods she bought
Saicsman-YeS, she said she wanted TO
be sure they were the real thing; she
didn't want any cheap imitation.
Merchant-But they were cheap imi-
tation.
Salesman-O. no. l raised the price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
ONLY One Prostitution.

Towne-I suppose when you went to see
Miss Roxley's father you were bordering
on nervous prostration.
RroWne-WcH, | was nervous but the
prost RI ton didn't come until later. How
ever. | picked myself up before he could
kick me again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
Worse and More of Ii.

Il can't imagine anything worse,
snortcd the cranky man, than Visit
from ones wifcs relatives"
Just imagine you lived out West
"Out West? How do you mean?
"Out in Utah. Can't you imagine
visit from ones wives relatives:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
LIGHT AND AIRY.
A Girl from Mo.

There was young girl from Mo.
Who looked like a beautiful no.
When brought into court,
She performed a cavort,
Which quite captivated the 10.
Harvard LampOon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
How TO Be Popular.

As to Popularity-"The man who wants
to he popular must be cheerful liar"
Il don't see why.
because no man can gain popularity by
telling the people the truth about them
selves Chicago Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

1t has been the habit of loyal citizens
everywhere in Maine to avoid any eX-
aSScratiOn of the truth regarding the
tation has been SO pronounced. owing
to the large amount of wet weather.
that there has been notable revival of
truth telling, subject only to the allow
able modification that other states have
been similarly afflicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

cars driven by petroleum motors ara in
These represent an OUTLAY Of & ~, p ~, I
ana an me the, running expenses are SIS cents ner
chese Of fuel Ao' 'he pur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

A few conventions yet to come; bu;
it is usually impossible to stir up any
great interest in them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
The Missina Entry.

Best enjoyed the dog show much;
suppose every sort of dog aSinable
was represented there.
Ned-All except the dogs of war;
they're too busy out in the Orient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

a Bowdoinham correspondent writes
to the Journal to correct the report that
Rev. Mr.. Young. the Prohibition candi-
date for sheriff in Sagadahoc, is not a
citizen of Maine. Not only was Mr.
Young born in Maine, but he has filled
rastorates in Cornish, Auburn and
Harpswcil before coming to BOwdoin-
ham and has been member of the
Maine conference about seven years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
[@atl0V8G(0lGdlp)
Ambition.

He started in his freshman year.
And gained deep learning there;
He meant to go through college, and
Become a millionaire.
He grew to be a sophomore
His wisdom came in chunks;
He thought a salary would do
or fifteen thousand plunks.
His Junior year passed rapidly;
He'd learned by this time that
A mans i'm luck If he can earn
Say, fifteen hundred flat.
And when his senior year was DER,
He started out to seek
modest little job that paid
Ten dollars every week.
Cleveland Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
For Governor, VIM. T. Cobb.
brunswick Record,

The nomination of William T. Cobb
Brunswick Republicans have an honor
able share. Throughout the contest
Cobb has been the favorite candidate
here, and the delegates from this town
We're instructed for him in spite of
strong outside influences that We're
working for other interests. Aside
from the political satisfaction of being
associated with the winner. there is a
deeper qualification in the fact that the
convention made so wise a choice. Mr..
Cobb has been known in this town ever
since his student days in BOwdoin Col
lego, ana his many friends here have
supported his candidacy for Governor
because they believe him to be a man
of great ability and strict honesty who
v ID serve tn. State of Maine honorably
and well.
1t is pleasant to note that the bitter
soon us the votes were counted and
that the Republicans of Maine united in
cheering the nominee of the conven-
ton.
Mr.. Cobb's speech of acceptance has
the true ring. and is characteristic OF
the man. He stands on the platform
adopted by the convention and there is
no disposition to dodge the important
issues of enforcement of law, economy
in cxpeditures and abolition of the
fee system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

The Rockland druggists have sold
everything in their stocks that would
help hOarSe and sore throats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

Oh record. All the cities agree OH this
pleasing fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

The Iceland Parliament has voted a
yearly subsidy OF 50, $50 for the purpose Of
cncouraGing wireless communication be-
tween that country and the Shetland
islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
A United Party.
Lewiston Journal.)

The Lewiston journal expects to see u
united party in September for the ticket
as commanded. Ii any republican bolts
Cobb. in our judgment he will arrest re-
publican realities and render more difii-
cult the vindication of the platform and
the appreciation which our September
vote will express of Roosevclts republi-
cauiSm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

For Register Of Probate
WALTER A. NEWCOMB of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.


cortland Pre3s)
Mr.. Cubb's speech accepting the noml-
nation wns a gem, brief and in eNceiieh'
taste. Especially to be commended is
his reference to the rivalrics OF the can
vass for the nomination. He said lie was
aware that the result caused disappoint-
ment to MANY. but l wish to Say tha'
no word or act Of inine will ever serve u
increase these differences. but rather
that everything will be done to make such
differences forgotten" And he added mat
had the result been otherwise the success
full candidate would have been assured
of the same loyal support In the CAM
paign which his friends had given MN
in this canvass. These words are wen
sruken, and they will do much 10 al
lay any irritation that may have been
caused by the heat of rivalry hight
here IL is proper to recall the TACT tla'
Mr.. Cobb's attitude has been absolutely
correct all along, and that never has ne
said a word unkindly rejecting on any
other candidate. This is something that
rebounds to his credit and is likely to
work in his favor in the campaign Per
hars the most pregnant passage oI tho
speech is the following:
IF it is my good fortune to be elected
I will do the best can to enforce the laws
of the State and all the laws. i nave
made no pledges to any person or party.
/ pledge my best efforts to an economical
and judcious administration. 1t Will De
my highest aim and endcavc: to uphoid
those principles which the Republicans
party have idealized since its organization,
to prevent conflict of material interests
and to the best of my ability advance the
welfare and prosperity Of Maine, aio
respect for her laws"
We believe that Mr.. Cobb means "la-
he says and will do as he says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

There will be grand exodus from
the cities, today, until Tuesday MORN
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
Will Not Regret Choice.

William L. Cobb was nominated on
the first ballot at Bangor, Wednesday,
receiving 673 votes. There has been no
doubt in the minds of his friends all the
way along but that this would be the
result. The people of Maine know a
good thing when they see it and are not
slow to secure it. We feel assured
that they will not regret the choice they
have made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

ESTABLISHED, 1926.

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
jected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

Az aboard for kinco-and never
mind the weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
For County Commissioner
IRVING r. BRADLEY Of Vienna.

For Rcpresentativessto the Legislature
WILLIAM III. GANNETT Of Augusta.
FRED q. KINSMAN of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

Is not confined to his home city, but Is
equally great throughout the whole
State of Indiana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
For Judge of Probate

For judge OF Probate
QREENl.IEE 4. STEVENS Of Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

During the enforced vacation of DR..
EWitcheII, the man at the helm of the
Maine Farmer is Z. +. w. Thorp of
P1Ontclair, N. j., where he has been SUI
bcrintcndcnt of schools. MIR. ThOrp is
p native of Pennsylvania and has had
practical work on the farm as well rs
in writing for various agricultural pub
A.atioBS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
For Governor, William T. Cobb.
portland Expressly

portland Expressly
The Republican State convention has
passed into history and William Il.
Cobb of Rockland is the party candi-
date for Governor.
That this result is a disappointment
to many Republicans in this section of
the State it would be useless to deny.
The party here was favorable generally
to Col Prescott and earnestly desired
his nomination. But the Republicans
of the First District are loyal to the
party. 1t has ever been their princi-
pie that the majority should rule and
| their policy to support the choice of
that ma jority if it was of a man suited
in character, record. principle and pur-
poses to represent the party. In this
case, of the delegates selected to decide
upon a candidate a clear majority ia
vored the nomination of Mr.. Cobb and
bowling to the will of the majority the
Republicans here are today united and
earnest in his support He is now the
standard bearer of a united party and is
to represent the principles in which it
believes.
There is not and has not been any
doubt of the fitness of Mr.. Cobb for the
high office to which he will be elected.
Reared amid the most favored sur
roundings, highly educated and having
had the advantage of long business
training and clear and polished
speaker, he will adorn the GubernatO-
rial chair and will give strict integrity.
level head and good judgment to the
discharge of the duties of the office.
Following upon his nomination he ad-
dressed yesterdays convention and
added the weight OF his own promise to
the eulogies which Congressman Little
field had pronounced concerning him.
That his best endeavOrs will be made
to do credit to himself and to give the
best possible administration to the
State goes without saying.
The contest which closed in yester-
days convention will prove advanta-
geous to the Republican party in Maine.
The interest aroused will have a good
effect upon the party. Mr.. Cobb will
receive no more enthusiastic support
than will be given by the very men
who opposed his nomination. 1t is very
desirable that-the majority in Septem-
Der shall be an uhdiminished endorse
ment of Republican, principles and
good Republicans viii IAbor to that end.
The Bangor platform Ncom mended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

For County Treasurer
JAMES E. BLANCHARD Of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

Beware of the toy pistol and the
giant cracker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
The Nomination.
(Watcryille MaiD.

Now that Mr.. Cobb has been nomi-
mated. there is but one duty before the
Republicans of Maine. The time fol
any man or any organ to voice Il pro-
test against a candidate whose charac-
ter and ability are such as to warrant
his ambition to hold public Office is be.
fore he is nominated. At the caucuses
and ut the convention is the place tC
settle differences regarding candidates
The matter of who shall be the stand
ard bearer of the party in the coming
campaign has been determined and it is
the duty of loyal Republicans to rally
heartily to his support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

1t is pleasant to note that the Har-
ward dental alumni associ;tjnn at it's
reunion this week. paid .affttng tribute
of appreciation to artormer Maine man.
the administrative board presenting to
DIR. Thomas f/ibrown silver pitcher
in commema Eation of his Il years of
service as professor in the Harvard
Dental school. He rctires this year.
The operation of closing cleft i'm the
soft palafc has been given special at
tcntion tby Prof. FiIlibrown, and has
brought him fame in the profession.
His zxher valuable discovery is meth
Cd maintaining surgical anesthesia
during operations upon the mouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
Mr.. Cobb's Acceptance.
BiddefOrd JOurnal,)

(BlduC1Ord JOuTndl,)
The Republicans of Maine, through
their delegates assembled in convention
in the city of Bangor, have nominated the
man who, barring death and accidents
will be the next governor of the State.
The preliminary campaign leading up 10
the actual nomination was one OF the
most carefully contested in Names re-
cent political history, and its outcome was
something that all could guess at but
which few could forecast with more than
an approximate degree of accuracy. Ana
now that the nomination has been MAD.
the Republican party of Maine has PLAN
duty before it. Hon. William L. Cobb
of Kockland, the man chosen to be the
party's standard bearer to lead his FOL
lowers to victory on the twelfth day OF
next September will be accorded the solid
strength of his party. He is a gentleman
of undoubted integrity, of commanding
ability, natural leader. successful
business man. and in the interest OF
every factor of the campaign that is now
on, there will be no divided councils; no
leader will sulk in his tent; no man In the
ranks will lose particle of his
sense of personal responsibility i'll an
other states in this presidential year. 10
say that York county is not disappointed
in the outcome would be to ignore the
plain truth but, fortunately old York has
never acquired the office holding habit,
and whenever political disappolntments
have been met she has found compensat-
ing satisfaction in helping others even il
she lacked support for herself And So,
while York county may be disappointed
not having the candidate of her choice
selected as the choice Of the entire State,
she is neither cast down nor dismayed-
There Is also, at this moment, III" add
tional satisfaction of knowing that as far
as York county influence and York county
men are concerned, the campaign, from
it's inception to the moment when the
final decision was made at Bangor. has
been conducted in such a manner as to
leave no chance for regret. York county
has taken no unfair advantage; has made
no claims not subStantiated by fact: has
worked for only what it thought rightful-
ly belonged to it. Now that the Republi-
cans of Maine have made their choice
the BiddefOrd Journal feels that 1t is well
within its legitimate jurisdiction i'll prom
Using that York county will stand by its
guns on the second Monday of September
and that when the votes are counted it
will be found that she has contributed her
usual large majority toward clectinG
William r. Cohh governor of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

For County Attorney
THOMAS LEIGH, of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02
Cobb and Victory.
cortland AdVcrtiscr).

VIM. T.. Cobb of Rockland. That was
settled on the first ballot by a thump-
ing majority in the Bangor convention
last night. 1t has been the most siren
uOus contest for the nomination which
the Republican party of Maine has eX-
pcrienced for twenty-five years, but a
good-natured contest withal. The ma
jority rules in this country. and the
supporters of the defeated candidates
will now turn to and help the success
full one to a triumphant election. AS
goes Maine, so goes the Union. The
September election will be one of ma
tionai importance and significance, and
Maine wants to set the ball rolling in
good shape for Roosevelt and Fair
banks, and for the continuation of Re-
publican control of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
The Advertiser cheerfully acquiesces
in the result at Bangor and wishes to
convey to Mr.. Cobb congratulations
and the assurance of loyal support in
the campaign. 1t has worked for
Colonel Prescott in the canvass for the
nomination, but now there are no
Prescott men or Fernald men, but all
are Cobb men. Mr.. Cobb is a man of
high moral character, scholarly attain
merits and thorough business training,
ana we confidently anticipate that he
will give the State an administration
second to none in a long line of dis
tjnguished predecessors. The watch
word now is cobb and Victory
Maine Republicans.
(EostOn JournaD.
The Maine Republicans terminated
an exciting but friendly contest by
the choice of William T. Cobb of
Rockland as their candidate for gov
ernOr. The choice was made on the
first ballot, and is strong and satis-
factory. Mr.. Cobb is in the prime Of
life. He has fine personal qualities
and a splendid record in business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-02

For Clerk Of Courts
CHARLES w. JONES, Of Augusta.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-01-04
TO The PUBLIC.

The weekly issue of the FRE1E
PREssE FUER TEXAS has po-
sitively the largest circulation
Of all German papers published
III the State of Texas.
1t has over 400 established
agencies in the State, is mailed
to fully 700 post-offices, and has
an extended circulation in Mexi-
co, in the Indian Territory, and
in Oklahoma.
1t circulates from Galveston
to Denison, from Marshall to Ell
Paso and of course manly in
the thickly populated central
and southwestern parts of the
state.
Two travelling men and our
very active local agents are con
tinuously adding new sub
scribers to the lists.
In consideration of these facts
the FREE PREssE FUER TEXAS
claims to be the best adver-
tising medium in the State of
Texas, where it is the object to
reach the German reading po-
pulation
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