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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

The New York sun gives us on" Of
its most characteristic ana happy bits
when il refers to The Democratic plat
form as that mSrrahl" h"llhroth of
dishvater and dynamite" connected at
st. Louis by party afraid to rcnounc"
its criminal fOllinS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
! M2I<aQhQp8 CS(Qgg&llQ,I
Life.

y little cry of fear through which
Your heart is won;
Two eyes with sudden wonder filled
And lifc'S begun.
The tears OF childhood and the pIay
That soon is past:
The triumph AT the altar when
The bond is fast.
The striving after things whereby
Men measure worth:
The wrinkles and the thinning hair.
The growing Girth.
The rounded shoulder rs and the hopes
That on. hy ON"
Die off until the last goes out,
And life is done.
S. f. kiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

If the Democrats really succeed in
getting bryan. cleveland ana Parker
upon the same platform. il will u" a
Chanc" of a lifetime {" put Il cage
around them ana take them on tour
of the country. Perhaps Tom John
sons famous circus tent could be Sc
cured for the purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Modern G, w,

DO YOU pull teeth without PAIN"
asked the sufferer.
well. not always" answered the truth
full dentist. About six weeks ago |
sprained my wrist while pulling a tooth
and it pains me- yet occasionally
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Business Proposition.

The foreign nobleman entered the old
mans private office.
MIR. MillyunS" he began. 81 love your
daughter. and ask her hand in mari iage.'
Hem exclaimed old MillyunS. mus
ingly. What are your lowest terms"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

mat Parker speech of acceptance
WAS . bitter disappointment for thns..
Democrats who had fondly hoped thar
the judges rcticence masked Il strong
and Statcsmanlike personality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Worst Ever.

like a man.
tiyer-Ycs; it's a wonder the grand jury
doesn't indct her.
Myer-What for?
Gyer-Why, for mans-laughtcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Th, Dohcrtv brothers will not com"
over here to defend the tennis cham
pionships won by them a year ago. and
will forfeit them to the American play
crs. But that is not tn" way ou~
cracks wanted to got them back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

In the Rhodesian Government Ga
Zette is published proclamation pro-
hibiting the practice of sorccry
throughout the territory. including the
throwing of bones. the use of charms.
any manner of conjuration and trial by
ordeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

the WELL But we did not feel called
upon to bore holes in our dish ana
thereby render it absolutely incapable
of holding liquids. any more than we
should have given similar treatment
to the entire service, had that come
within our means, or to the oaken
bIcket. had that been all our finances
NOuld allow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Somewhat Different.

Goodwin hear you gave IS to help re
pair the church?
Graspit-Iou have been mSnformed. |
merely subscribed that amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

There is Il prospect that THE First
crusade" which was such Il success in
Lewiston, will be presented in thor
Maine cities. this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

ESTABLISHED, 1925.

Ne 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, 1904-08-13

Tomorrow is the Sunday of DR..
Simpsons great collection at Old
Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Alderman Lamb of Lewiston, a Re-
from that city, represented the towns
of Clinton, Hcnton and Winslow in the
Legislature of 1871.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

The late Levi u. Letter now and then
life as a clerk i'll dry goods shop Of
L"ltcrSburg, Md With one of these in
cldrnts. as with parable. Mr.. Letter
would often illustrate some point he
wished to make.
BE frugal and careful in your deal
inSs," h" said to a young business man
one day. but never be grasping. Never
try to overreach. Such courses too
often make a man ridiculous, and give
him. besides, a bad reputation that lasts
all his life
"A reputation of this kind was ac-
CURED in moment in our Leitersburg
store by a woman, and she could never
shake it off.
This woman came into the store and
Sald to me, in the presence Of good
sized crowd of people:
How much is this gumpe, young
MANI
lone dollar a yard. ma'am,' said I.
"But she Was slightly deaf. She mis-
understood me.
'TW o dollars a yard?' she exclaimed.
We'll. it amt worth it. I'll give We
dollar and a half, and that's all I'll
give.
Zone dollar, ma'am. is the price, I
repeated in a louder key.
"'Oh.' she said. That's much too
high. I'll give We 70 cents"
\. H. Kirkland, the Boston entomol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

\ party of newspaper men. who had
been through the Subway tunnel under
the Harlem River, were discussing the
trip. Some of the men declared that
they would never enter Il caisson again.
One said that his ears We're buzzing.
another complained of his heart. One
hig athletic fellow. with thick,
muscular neck, listened complaccntly.
His heart and ears were all right. The
men had been Obliged to change their
clothes before entering the tunnel and
the big man was putting on his collar.
Suddenly lie turned pale.
MY Cod" HI exclaimed, clutching
his throat and turning to the civil
engineer who had guided the party.
did You ever hear of n mans throat
swelling from going into the tunnel?'
TRY your own collar and give mo
mine and | guess you'll be all right"
said small reporter standing near
by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

In recent issue Of the Boston
Transcript. under the heading Of "Odd
Gifts to Warehips." occurred the state
ment thai The Castinp. proha bly, be-
cause mime is a prohibition state. was
presented with n $500 punChbowl."
"ThiN is q roH"Wal Of misStatrment
current at tho time the gift was made"
writes Castine citizen to the Trans
cript. Here. rs elsewhere there are
divers" opinions about prohibition. but
at tho town meeting which took action
regarding gift to the gunbOat bear
ing the name Of our town punchbOwl
was referred to. and an oval dish for
frNit and flowers vas selected. To our
former denial of the nunchbowl state
nent the reply vas sneeringIy made In
some quarters that our Gift would hold
nunch and i~ht 30 used in serving it:
This is Doubtless trre. and the same
nI"ht he affirmed of an entire silver
service. or even of utansil ordinarily
Nec' Cor - Vow ,liHr.rnrt ,-r.,oco c-rh
rs n" old o:Ean rrckct that hung by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

At the English universities the
libraries are so little used that they
have become famous rs places Of I'M
broken solitude. One yarn told to
illustrate this is to tho effect that an
elderly fellow of CaiuS college. Cam
bridge got tired of life and determined
to put himself quietly and unostenta-
tiousIy out of the way. so that the
world in general and ('aius college in
particular should know him no moro.
Being man with great love for his
university and a greater love still for
his college he made up his mind thai
no scandal should he caused nv his
sudden departure. So he debated in
his mind on the ways and means. His
decision was an inspiration. He
bought a decent length of rope and
hanged himself in tho college library.
But his hopes were doomed to diSap-
rointmcnt. He was discovered a year
and a half later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

No dlouth complaints have been
heard of late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

East MachIas. not to be outdon" by
Rnckland or Old Orchard has a sen
(, rpcnt. or rather 4 lake serpent of its
o:Nn. Several men in canoes recently
pursued this creature. but its speed was
too much for the paddlcrs. They de-
scribe it as over 20 foct long. with all
tie appearances of Il monStr"uS snake
II swan next to the surface with a
snake like motion and gave forth a
peculiar odOr. Last year the monster
Was seen by several other citizens, and
some of the older residents recall that
as far back as 1870 this same creaturn.
or one of its serpentire ancestors was
likewise seen on the troubled surface
of the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Dover and FoXcroft have faith tina {
that electric road to Sebcc lake will be
4 reality soon. ana also a line to Ban
gor, a little later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

The most excellent pink granite yet
discovered is quarried from gigantic
deposit on an island in Joncsport Bay.
A quarry was opened there SIX years
ago. and now the Metropolitan PINK
Granite Company owns 100 acres ol
land und"rlaid by an apparently IN
eXhaustible supply. The granite III TINS
quarry is red pink notified in color ana
i'll texture unlike any material Known
The popularity of the stone. winch is
in great demand among architects ana
builders has made it necessary FOR the
company 10 erect 4 now mill. and much
additional machinery to supply the
trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
If you
Put your Ad
in the
KennebeC journal
1t Pays.

How can Il be otherwise ~
paper that covers the en'"'
county-city, town ana lam
thoroughly. over two thousan'
daily subscribers on Rural fre'
Delivery routes in Kenneoe'
County alone. Ask your rura
customers If they are SUI
.cribers of the Journal anu
mute results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Next week is the week Of half a cen
fury in ROrkland and the celebration
will be 4 big one. Tuesday. Wedncs-
day ana Thursday are the chief days
and declarations, paradcS, races, a
iir"man's muster, dances, excursions
drills and ball games are on the pro-
gram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
For judge of Probate

GREENLIEF T. STEVENS, of Au
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

IT was a ptiful mistake, an error sad
and grim. | waited for the railway
train, the light was low and dim. 1t
came at last. and from a earring"
stepped dainty dame, and. looking
up and down the place, sh" straight
unto me came. "oh. jack" she cried,
"cI, dear old jack" and kissed me as
she srake; then looked again. and.
frightened cried: "Oh. what bal
mistake!" ! said. "Forgive me. maiden
fair for ] am not your Jack: and as
regards the kiss Won gave. I'll STRAIGHT
wav give it back" And since that
night I've often stood upon the plat
form dim: but only once in a mans
Who'll" life do such things come to him.
''it Fits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Fly time IS with us ana the pcrsis-
tent. sticky. troublesome little fellow
has come to stay till snow flies; Will,
a new importanc" attaches to his ap-
pcarHncc. Som" scientists are now
suggesting that attention he given to
n study Of the house fly as "A spreadcr
of human ills and that the mosquito
should be no longer allowed t.
mnnopolizo medical research in the in
scot world. Although the idea is new.
much can he said to recommend it
TIL" fly commonly seen around tho
homes is unclran i'm its habits. feeds
urnn dcCaycd vegetable matter. and j.;
well primcd with poisonous microbes
a few experts believe that it is re-
sr"nsihl" for cpidcmicS. which are
seldom known out Of the fly season
How to check the growth Of this insect
rlaguc or T." stop It's evil career is not
vet clear TIL" work for medical AMI
sanitary EXPERTS now is to cXtcrminat to
the fly us they arc trying to cxtcrmi-
nate the mosquito.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
KENNEBEC COUNTY NOMINATIONS

For County Treasurer
JAMES L. BLANCHARD, of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

because / am ii railroad man. sad
George Gould. railroad happenings
and incidents interest me. My friends,
aware Of this, bring me whatever Qua
railroad news they come upon. mus
| heard the other day of good
revenge.
1T seems that, at a suburban station
IA train was starting off one morning
when an elderly man rushed across tn
platform and jumped on one OF the
slowly moving cars.
The rear end brakeman, who was
standing by. reached up. grabbed IN"
Old mans coattails and pulled him Oft
the train.
""Therc,' he said, st"rnly. 4 have
saved your life. Don't ever try TO
jump on like that again
""Thank YOU said tn" old man.
clmIy. Thank YOU COR your thought
frI Kindness. IT is three hours till the
next train. isn't it,
"'Thrcc and Il quarter said the
brakeman.
The long train. meanwhile, hhd been
slowly gliding by, slowly gAth"rin'
snceh. Finally the last car appeared.
This WIS the brakcman's car. tn" one
for which he had been waiting, and,
with the easy grace that is born Of long
practice he sailed Enthusiastically onto 1t.
''I';It the OH gentleman seized him
by the coat and with strong jerk
pulled him off at the same time saying,
rrimly:
"Onc good turn deserves another.
You saved my lif": I have Save,l yours.
Now we are quits"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

\. H. Kirkland, the Boston entomol-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
GIVING OF GIFTS
MARKED The END
OF LEGISLATURES SESSION.
IN HOUSE AND SENATE PREsENTA-
TIONS WERE MADE.

Three Sessions Were Held on the
Last Day, This Record Making
History for the General Assembly.
Nigbt Session Brought the Work
of the Term to a ClOse-OmciaIs
of Both Houses Received Testi-
moniaIs.
Atlanta, Aug. 1.-THE General AS
sembly of 1904, after holding it's third
session, the first in the history of the
state to do so, adjourned sine die at
1O;40 o'clock tonight. Both Houses,
through their conference committees,
again refused to agree on the Hall tax
assessors bill, and that measure final
" died, just as did the Australian bal
lot bill.
The Senate did nothing tonight, but
wait on the House and adopt such
amendments as were necessary after
the passage of a few bills by the
House. The House passed several
Senate bills, including a bill by Sena-
tor Ledford, of the Fourth, to permit
counties and cities to charge a license
fee for selling domestic wines; a bill
by Senator Comas, to require a petit
tion from one-third of the qualified
voters of a county as prerequisite to
a local option election, instead of one
tenth, as at present; bill by Senator
Smith, recognizing the licenses of
physicians from other states; a bill
by Senator Hopkins, requiring that
taxes on personal property be paid i'll
the counties where such property is
located, and several bills by Senator
Howell, amending the law as to phar-
macsts, one requiring that none but
licensed pharmacists shall serve on
the State Board of Pharmacy.
Some thirty or forty Senate bills were
left unacted upon when shortly before
10 o'clock the House began making
presentations.
Mr.. Akin Of Barlow, on behalf of the
House presented Speaker Morris with
a handsome silver platter. Mr.. Steed
of Taylor presented Speaker Pro. Tenn.
J D. Howard with a silver soup ladle
Clerk John T. Boifeuillet was given a
gold watch chain and charm. and As
sistant Clerk McClatchey was given a
pair of gold cuff buttons.
Several other presentations were
made and resolutions of thanks were
adopted to every one who had in any
way served the House.
No presentation was made to Door
keeper J II. Williford, but MIR. Cam
of Chatham paid a beautiful tribute to
the One-legged Confederate Veteran
who has served the House as faithfully
as he did his state and country in the
DAYS from 81 to '65.
The presentation of a handsome mir
row to the postmistress, Miss Mary
Hunt of Marietta, was. made by Mr..
Stovall of Chatham.
The only presentation in the Senate
was that of a handsome silver vase
nlled with American Beauty roses to
President Clark Howell.
The galleries were crowded and the
closing scenes were interesting, with
no untoWard event to mar the pleas
antry of the occasion.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
TYPOS co TO TORONTO.
Convention Next Yenr VIII BE Held
In Canada.

Convention Next Yenr VIII BE Held
I'm Canada.
St. Louis, Aug. 1.-THE International
Typographical Union Convention to-day
selected Toronto Canada, as the place
I'm which to hold the next annual con-
vention.
discussion arose over a PROPOSE
tion to declare foremen ineligible as
delegates or alternates TO the conven-
tion. Delegate w. A. Anderson, Of
Macon, Ga. chairman of the Com
mittee on Laws, also foreman, final
ly put an end to the discussion by
characterizing a fair minded foreman
as the best friend Of the journeyman
printer and an unfair foreman as the
most detestable man on earth"
The proposition was voted down
The following proposition was intro
duced and referred to the Committee
on Resolutions.
Resolved that II Is the sense of the
International Typographical Union that
the part OF the constitutional oblica-
tion for members which declares THAT
my fidelity to the union and my duty
10 the members thereof. shall in no
sense be interfered with by any al
legiance that / may now or hereafter
owe 10 any other organization social,
political or religious. secret or other
wise Is not intended TO, and does not
conflict with, or restrict any members
allegiance 20 the church OF his choice.
N IN recognized by this body that the
efforts Of the church and the efforts
Of the true labor union does not con-
nict, but are collnborative."
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
MAKING CAMPAIGN PLANS.
Democratic Lenders Hold Confer
ences in New York.

ences in New York.
New York. Aug. 11.-Chairman Shee-
han of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee, National Chairman Taggart
and Vice Chairman Delaney Nicoll
were in conference to-day at the Hoff-
man House, the Democratic temporary
headquarters. Preliminary arrange
ments for the campaign We're discuss
ed with some of the Democrats of
national prominence still in the city.
Chairman Cowherd of the Democratic
Congressional Campaign Committee.
Will move his headquarters from Wash
ington to New York, to be in closer
touch with the National Committee
The managers of the Democratic
campaign have agreed upon the de-
tails of organization for the national
campaign. The establishment of bu-
reaus and the employment of clerical
force and the arrangement of the head
quarters engrossed most of their time.
1t is expected that the new headquar-
ters will be ready for the committee
Monday when serious work of the cam
paign will begin.
The principal topic of discussion
among Democrats was the speech of
Judge Parker, which meets with the
approval of party men.
There was some little talk among
state Democrats about the New York
governorship. and while Daniel S.
Lamont seems to be the favorite, an
inclination to await further develop
ments appears to govern the present
policy of the leaders.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
IN THE FAR EAST.

There are indications that the
Japanese are making a wide de-
tour of the Lao valley towards
Mukden.
The Russian squadron, it is said,
sailed out of Port Arthur in re-
spense to orders from Admiral
Skrydloff, who wants the ships to
join his force at Vladivostok.
The Russian admiralty has been
apprised of the departure of the
Port Arthur squadron.
Abandonment of Port Arthur by
the Russian squadron is taken to
mean that the fall of the belea-
guered fortress is imminent.
A report has reached Che Foo
that the Japanese protected cruiser
Kasagai was sunk near Port Ar
thur during the recent engage
ment.
japanese destroyers are lying in
wait outside of Che Foo for the
Russian destroyer that escaped
from Port Arthur and is now at
Che Foo. The Russian vessel will
probably be disarmed to remain
at Che Foo. until the war is over.
Toxic is awaiting news from Ad-
miral Togo of the engagement he
is reported to have had with the
Russian Port Arthur squadron.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
CANDIDATE AT ESoPUS
Talks Politics, but Not with the
Correspondents.

Esopus, N. Y, Aug. 11.-George f.
Parker, of Indiana, who is in charge
of the literary bureau of the Demo-
cratic National Committee, spent the
afternoon with Judge Parker at Rose
mount to-day. Mr.. Parker was con-
nected with the literary bureau during
the first Cleveland campaign, and as
the result of his services President
Cleveland appointed him consul to
Birmingham, England, and he contin-
ued in the consular service under Re-
publican administrations.
Mr. Parker met Judge Parker for
the first time yesterday. and an en-
gagement was made for his return to-
day. The question of putting out, in
pamphlet form, Judge Parker's speech
of acceptance and the letter of ac-
ceptance, which will be issued within
a few weeks, was discussed, as well
as others relating to the literary side
of the campaign. Mr.. Parker was the
only important visitor to-day.
Judge Parker read, with interest,
to-day the newspapers which came to
Rosemount, noting especially the com
ments on his speech of acceptance. He
had nothing to say regarding them or
regarding anything else.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
HAS NOT RETURNED
TO PORT ARTHUR.

Che Foo, Aug. II, SIS p. m.-Accord-
ing to the latest information obtain
able, the Russian squadron has not re-
turned to Port Arthur.
on the night Of Aug. 9, heavy can
nonading was heard at sea in the di-
rectlon Of Port Arthur.
Advices from the fortress say that
the Japanese bombarded the town.
placing their batteries IN dense kaolin
fields, where they were efectually
masked. The shells dropped mainly
In the western basin where the squad
ron was anchored. Many Of the shells
fell upon the battleship Retvlzan. but
no serious damage was done either 10
the town or 10 the feet. Later the
forts got the range OF the japanese
field batteries and drove them out from
their shelter In the kaolin.
on the morning OF Aug. 10 the
squadron put 10 sea, where heavy can-
nonadng was heard for several hours.
The result Of the battle is not known
and nothing definite has been learned
regarding either squadron.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
JAPANESE MAKING
A WIDE DETOUR.

Anshanshan Chalf way between Hal
cheng and Lao Yang), Aug. 11.-A
reconnaissance in force Aug. 7 proved
that the Japanese are making a wide
detour of the Ldao valley towards
Mukden. The Thirty-fifth Regiment
OF sharpshooters, with two guns, par
tcipated in the reconnaissance, which
was directed against the west flank
of the Japanese position near Anshan-
shan.
The movement revealed the presence
OF only one Japanese brigade with the
guns lately landed at the port of New
Chwang The brigade is formed of
raw recruits, almost boys. The whole
japanese. force south of Anshanshan
IS not more than a division with a
brigade of artillery. The remainder
or Gen. Oku's army is evidently par-
tlcipating in the flanking operations.