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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
A Pioneer Journalist,

George S. Rowell returned to Port
| land. Tuesday. Mr.. Rowell annually
| visits Pressure Isle to spend his August
| vacation among his old friends. He
| married his estimable wife here and
she accompanied him on his visit. Mr.
Rowell was connected with newspaper
work away back, when is now looked
Upon as pioneer times. Mr.. Rowell was
employed in the state house at Augusta
in 1866 during college vacation, and
with another young man set the tele-
graphic news that came over the wire
for the Kennebec Journal. The tele-
graph office was at that time in the
state house; when the news was set uI
he carried it to the Journal office
There was no supervision of the tele-
graphic matter as now. Mr.. Rowell and
companion exercising their own judy
ment as to what was oe sufficient inn
portance to be set in type.
Mr.. Rowelrs father having an ac-
quaintance with the late f. G. Dunn of
of a school master for his town, applied
to the elder Mr.. Rowell for a suitable
young man. Young George was recon-
mended and engaged. While teaching
the school at Ashland w. S. Gilman on
learning that he was a newspaper man
paid him a visit which resulted in an
engagement to come to Pressure Isle
and become an associate editor on the
Pioneer which was owned by Mr..
Gilman. Mr.. Rowell began work for
the Pioneer in April, 1867. In January.
1868, the paper was moved to Houlton
by team. Mr.. Rowell going with it
The removal was conducted with such
promptness that there was no delay in
the next weeks issue. The last was
published in Pressure Isle on Saturday.
The next Saturday the paper was pub
lished in Houlton, a commendable feat
for the time.
Mr.. Rowell remained Oh the Pioneer
until the following March. when he sew
cred his connection with the paper to
return to PresQue Isle where In COM
pany with Arno w. G!idden he pur-
chased the Sunrise, a weekly paper
owned and published by Daniel Stick
ney, ard it may be of interest to say
that the first issue Of that paper under
their MANAGEMENT contained double
loaded article headed by the name Of
Gen. u. s. Grant for President. At the
time it was claimed that the Sunrise
was the first paper in the country to
come out for Grants nomination.
Rowell & Glidden continued to publish
the Sunrise until the following Decem-
Der when Mr.. Sticknsy purchased the
paner back and Mr.. Rowell went to
Portland to accept employment on the
Portland Daily Advertiser in December.
1868.
With the exception OF about year
Mr.. Rowell has continued on that paper
until the present time and has filled
every position on the paper. At pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
A Good Word for Mother.

(Achison Globe)
There are only few certainties in the
world: One of them is the mother; you
can always depend on her.
The Forgotten Horse.
Chicago Record Herald)
The horse. meanwhile. continues at fire.
quent intervals to kill people, but the
world has become accustomed to horse
accidents and does not pay SO much at
tentiOn to them.
Not Her Forte.
washington POst.)
The Chicago Record Herald says that
hereafter women with short bathing suits
VIII not be allowed to go into the water
at Atlantic City. The women with short
bathing suits have never had the habit of
going into the water.
Living Authorities.
washington Post.)
Scientists are now debating whether A
man can live after his neck has been
broken. Judge Parker and his associates
on the last Democratic national ticket
might furnish some data on the subject.
The Presidents Cheap Suit.
Nondon Chronicle)
The world interviewer found this week s
celebrety. the Hon. Robert ]. Wynne.
quite at nome in the American consulate
dress according to the weather." said Mr.
Wynne. Il guess you English dress ac-
cordng to the fashion" He looked down
at his cool suit with q smile of reminis-
cerce. The last time 1 saw President
Roosevelt | wore these same clothes. 1t
was at the White House at Washington
and. of course, the suit was a little free
and easy for an official visit. SOL apollo
gizcd. Mr.. President ! said. 4 must
make my excuses for appearing before
such great person as yourself. and on
such an important occasion In an outfit
that cost Sc The President stared at
me and then seized my arm. How much
did you say? he asked. Six dollars. Mr.
President He burst out laughing. Well.
I have beaten you he cried. L am near
CT to the people than you are. This suit
of mine cost me only 81"
Texas.
Newark EcwS)
Texas is getting finical. A mob down
there actually gave the negro back to the
sheriff the other day. spelling the whole
barbecue, on the ground that he was
probably innocent of the crime alleged.
Thoughtiess Bandits.
Gos Angeles HeraldJ
Those Yellowstone bandits should re-
spect the rule of honor among thieves"
and hold up the tourists after the park is
visited. Otherwise they are robbing their
cOnfreres in the catering and hosiery
line of legitimate prey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

Russia has apparently adopted the
Old American motto. given to the world
by Charles Cotesworth Pinckney in
1896 when he was amba ssador to the
French republic. Millions for defence
but not one cent for tribute" The
adoption Of good motto. however. will
not blind the world to the fact that
Russia has only her own wickedness
and folly-her own inordinate greed
to blame for her present unhappy pre-
cicament. Had she kept faith with the
powers. and withdrawn her forces from,
Manchuria at the close Of the cam
paign for the relief of the beleaguered
ministers. at Pekin. she would stand
before the world today in a much
stronger light ard with vastly greater
prestige. Subterfuge and double deal.
Ing are sure to be as disastrous to a
nation as to m individual in the long
Iun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
Ruekina the Trust.

The State Of Kansas appears to DE
having some unlocked COR experiences
in it's attempt to conduct independent
Oil refineries. A number OF wildcat oil
enterprises are said to be already in the
field and are soliciting subscriptions to
their stock in the name of The States
redemption. The situation is well
summed up In an article written for a
recent issue Of the Booklover's Maya
zine. by G. w. Ogden.
OF course the only hope OF success for
the independent refinery so far as
dividends are concerned, lies in secur-
ing its crude oil from the producers at
the lowest possible figure and selling
its refined oil to the consumers at the
highest possible figure. The whole
country sympathized with and applaud
ed Kansas in the plucky stand it took
against the great Standard Oil monopo-
ly. 1t is evident. however. that the
work of trust busting Is beset with
some unexpected difficulties How does
the Standard Oil meet this new compe-
tition' Simply by paying more for
crude oil and charging less for refined
oil than the independents. Already
some Of these same independents are
asserting with considera BILE animosity
that the manufactures prices are too
low to afford them a living chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

only little superstition. and 20 thevx.
no use In taIking-to him.
Another player with. Swell fxaf1E.
eye thoroughly believes that IL Is 49,
lively necessary for him 10 bite y, !
fresh chew Of tobacco every TIM 4.
goes up. He says that has never
yet succeeded In making lift WIN 4.
Inadvertently overlooked this.
"A superstition Of one Of the to,.-
notch third basemen IL that Il Il q.
vilest kind OF bad luck to toIn ~.
bunch Of players that surround man
who gets hurt In the progress ~ .
game. The fans have noticed for vear.
back that this third baseman alwav.
sits on his sack at such time, instesa
Of Joining the gang Of players around
the injured man. and they have hmm.
ed lack Of sympathy to him on this
account.
"A player whose person seems 10 IA
veritablc magnet for pitched ballx
for he seems never to get through a
season without being struck by the bal,
at least half dozen times. declares
that he never yet succeeded In making
tflC CtTCuit VI Tie Dd56B AFTER having
got first on being hit. He says that
he'd a heap rather be whitfield and be
done with it than get his base on bsing
lit. Directly contrary to this supersti.
ton is that Of many players that It's
the best kind Of luck to get to first on
being hit by the pitcher.
Plenty Of the old-time players firm.
ly believe that VIXEN they spill coffee on
the tablecloth at breakfast they're
bound to have bad luck during the en-.
tire week to follow. and they're as Der.
vous as cats for fear of getting hurt In
games or at practice until the seven
days are ZIP.
zone Of the leading pitchers in the
league grips his knife and fork while
eating as If he feared somebody want
ed to take them away from him. The
answer to that is that he knows for a
dead sure thing that whenever he
drops a knife or fork on the floor while
eating he Is bound to toss whole
Lunch Of wild pitches the very next
time he works."-Washingto Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

ent he is the general manager. From
the death Of II. w. Richardson. Mr..
Rowell owned the controlling interest
in the paper UP to the time when he
sold the control to tie syndicate that
now runs 1t. The daily was started In
1881 and for more than half OF the "a
years since that time Mr.. Rowell has
been laboring in the interest Of that
paper. Mr.. Rowell is a genial and in
teresting talker. Always welcomed
to Pressure Isle by his yet numerous old
time friends.-Presque Isle Correspon-
dence of the Bangor Commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

II is safe to say that japan has not
been idle while Russia has Teen rushing
her requirements into the field during
the progress of the Peace Conference.
to improve every moment Of time
afforded by the lull in hostilities. If it
becomes necessary for Oyama to strike
again. there is good reason to believe
that he will strike hard and with ter
rible effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
Home from School.

When the merry shout
Said school was out
At four o'clock or so.
And we wandered down
Through the little town
With our cheeks and our hearts agiow
Then l felt sublime,
But many a time
I acted like a fool,
When Ethel Lee
Was watching me
And the boys go home from school.
Light-haired was she.
And 1 still can see,
Her walking along the shade,
And | gaily pranced
And I wildly danced.
And many hit" l made.
"rassled" Fat"
And I grabbed his hat.
And / hammered him with my rule,
When Ethel Lee
Was watching me
And the boys go home from school.
All. was there"
With some to spare
When 1 starred before my flame,
But sit today
In a thoughtful way
And feel the blush of shame,
For the boy she loved
Was the boy / showed
ITO make 'hit') in the pool,
When Ethel Lee
Was watching me
And the boys go home from school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

1t might be well for the Japanese
tatives of Russia that the Mikado all
ready has the island of Sakhalin. and
there does not seem to be any immedi-
ate prospect that Russia will be sue
cessful in getting it back again. These
facts appear to have been overlooked
by the Russian ENJOYS in their efforts
to maintain their national "honor and
dignity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
Sentence Sermons,

Lives make the noblest literature.
The lust of money kills the love Of
men.
There is no gaining love without Civ
ing it.
No man can do great work who can
not wait.
No man is utterly lost so long as any
one loves him.
Success is sure to him who does not
fear to face failure.
tous looking obstacle.
No man ever shares his self-satts-
faction with any one else.
It's great loss when mans keen
ness cuts out his kindness.
Nothing chills the church quicker
than a hot-headed sermon.
Too many think that q crooked path
must be broad one. rs
There is more grace in any secular
smile than in the hottest groans.
The poorest OF all churches is the
one where there are no poor.
The fruits of righteousness do not
grow from the flowers Of rhetoric.
A man is never much nearer heaven
than when he makes child happy.
II you get your sermons out Of books
you might as well leave them there
People who stir, up strife generally
tumble into It when 1t Is fairly boiling
over. X
1t is always easy to leave your purse
in your other pants when you 30 70
meeting.
You cannot pray for men unless YOU
work other muscles besides those OF
the mouth. -
There are too many marching ronno
Jericho on Sunday and mending 10
walls all the week.
The man, who seeks refuge from
trouble will be always running ane
never finding rest. Vii
It takes more faith to face y0nr aoe91'
than sta does to pray for the help Ct
heavenly Observation-Disclosures PosL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

President Castro should go slowly in
his av3wed purpose to fight the
Yankees. Some enterprising American
circus man may take n trip down there
and capture him for side show pur-
poses AS wild man lie would be d
decided improvement upon the good
natured Georgia darkey who has
cavorted around the big cage in times
past adorned with pair of false tusks
which were certainly 4 credit to the in
genious dentist who evolved them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

Col Bryan has decided to improve
che time that the Democracy is spend
ing in the tail timber ir a trip abroad
where he will study financial condi-
tions. He will probably go to China.
Persia ard Siam, which are the only
three countries now enjoying the free
and unlimited coinage Of silver so
ardently advocated by the editor of the
Commoner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

New Orleans would be fortunate IN
deed IL ii could have General Wood In
charge of its yellow fever situation at
this juncture even the famous cleaning
given that city by General Butler in
war times wouldn't be a circumstance
to the brushing up that would be en-
forced by the former Colonel Of the
Rough Riders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

a professor Of the University of Chi
'ago announces that he has just laid
cut the Nebular hypothesis He will
have to wait until the close Of the
baseball season. however. before the
public will consent to view the remains
with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

. They were seated on a park bench in
the cleaning.
Miss Wiggins-Nellie, DEAR he said.
will you marry me?"
REALLY. Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., this
is so sudden. But-well-assure me that
you have no bad habits-do not drink.
gamble and the like. and Ill think about
it." Ef117
II never drank a drop of liquor in my
life answered the young man. II never
play cards and regard prize fighting and
horse racing with disdain.''
George She said. 'I-er-think you
may hope"
And as for baseball continued
George, II detest II, and
What" she exclaimed. You detest
our great and glorious national game?
Then all bets are of. George: can never
be your wife"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

Those cotton growers in the South
Who are wearing button inscribed
I'VE will bust Wall street, must move
cautiously. There have been hosts of
most of them have gone broke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

IT may be unfortunate for Kaiser
William. but nevertheless an impress
sion has gone abroad In the world that
80 far as the peace conference at Kit
tory. Maine. is concerned. he Is really
the ny In the ointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
Great Luck,

John" called Mrs. Stubb. white will
anger. do you know what a chump YOU
have made of yourself?"
what are you talking about, Maria, y
asked Mr.. Stub in surprise.
"Vhy, you have actually engaged a Ma
that is too small to get our daughter
piano inside
~ have: Thank heaven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

Mr.. Shonts expresses the opinion that
the big canal can be completed in five
years, and he Is gentleman who en-
joys the reputation Of Icing exceedingly
accurate In his Industrial predictions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

The Commoner solemnly assures us
that black IL not white" Such strik-
ing and forceful truths as this clearly
and pertinently expressed. give Mr..
Bryan an unquestioned right to the
prominence he enjoys In Democratic
circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
LIGHT AND AIRY.

owe to hear the music

/ love to hear the music
OF the mower on the lawn.
Awake the sleepy echoes
At the first faint blush of dawn,
But, dearly as l love It.
If l ever had to shove IL,
The grass would grow forever.
Just as sure as you are born.
-Lestershire Record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

The inside Of saloon looks like
Hades to me-" declares Senator Till
man Of South Carolina. Such being the
fact Il is to be hoped that he will keep
AWAY from them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

No one who reads his manifesto es
tdblishins the Russian duoma will ever
accuse the Car OF being lacking in tn .
qualities OF rich and roaring humOr.
He evidently expects to teach his peo-
rle to enjoy q husk diet by fitting them
with green glasses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

a New York girl in the belief that
"nothiag could be worse than work
undertook to supply her wants by
stealing. She is now In Jail with ample
time ior a complete and radical re-
vision of her worldly philosophy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

The difficulty which Norway is ex-
pericncing in securing sovereign
would seem to indicate that the king
business Is going out of style.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

Probably Oyama is quite as confident
of his ability to accomplish results rs
Is Linevitch. Still he Is not saying
anything about IT. After all. the laugh
which comes last is usually the hearth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
A Line on Him.

"Ah. pretty LADY," exclaimed the for
tune teller. you have come to find your
future husband?"
Not much replied the pretty lady.
I've come to learn where my present
husband is when he's absent
-Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

Readers Of the Journal going out
Of town for vacations can have
the Journal mailed to them for so
cents per month, postpaid. Ad-
dresses may be changed when.
ever It IL desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

II IL iarkly limited that Mr. Bryan
purposes to visit the ThiIllpines to
"upearth something If he really de-
sirss to do some digging We would sug-
ge1t that Panama off ,rs vastly greater
opportunities at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

1t has been a great year for the sum-
mer resorts. Nearly all Of them have
been crowded. Still reports from
Esopus indicate that the hotels there
could accommodate Few more guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

Portsmouth, N. H.. Is q fine old town,
but the fact must not be overlooked
that the conferences Of the peace en-
voys are held in Kittery. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

1t is generally conceded that the rae
ing chauffeur has greater claim upon
the attention OF the fool killer than
the man who rocks the boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

esTAsLisHEp, 1aA

No notice whatsvsr will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be hsid responsible
for the preservation or return Of re !.
3ected communications.
Address al communication relating TO
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEICH & FLINT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
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Natural Conclusion.

Kindly put out your tongue q little
Sir" rejoined the fair patient. do you
think there is no end to a woman's
tongue?''
Madam" replied the NJ. D.. II have
been married seventeen years and
haven't found the end of my wife's yet"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

Even II Japan secures the railroad
In Manchuria she will probably permit
the survivors of the Russian army to
ride home on IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

the dog viii trot to the depot where his
owner is sure to find him. The dog on
seeing him will give a bark. start for
ward and caress him. That's the only
time he goes near the station. There
used to be another dog In Vassalboro
which on Tuesdays. Thursdays and
Saturdays would leave home. travel
one-third of a mile. lie in the grass at
the foot of a hill and await the arrival
of Mr.. James McQuillan. the meat
man. Strange to say. the other daya
which the fellow used for another
route the dog would stay at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

An almond trust has been formed in
Spain. This need cause no alarm. how
ever. We get ours from Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
Sympathetic.

Why did you set your cup of coffee on
the sofa. Mr.. Newcomer" asked the
clearinghouse landlady.
1T is so weak" was the reply. that I
thought It would be a good idea to let 1t
rest awhile"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
Feminine Charity,

He-Miss Upperten certainly carries her
head high.
She-Yes. and without any particular ef-
fort on her part. There Is absolutely
nothing in it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
Almost Human.

Lady-Can that parrot talk?
Dealer-Talk? Why say, lady. you'd
t'ink he wuz brought up in a box at de
opery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
Maine Gossip
No Library Wanted.

i wish dat when some millionaire
Is passin' gif's aroun'
ded stop an pay attention where
A real need is foun'.
we don't want any buildin' tall
VIII statutes on de stoop;
OUT needs is urgent. but dey's small
we wants a chicken coop.
De soup-spoon's mightier dan de pen,
You doesn't sbirst fob Lnuwiedpe whe,
Ious hungerin' fob d fowl.
rus class meal will make folks feel
Like a angelic troop.
An yet We know it's wrong to steal.
we wants a chicken coop.
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

II present weather conditions con
tinue the straw hat will probably b.
allowed to Iinger until September 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

The crowds are still lingering at the
Maine summer resorts where. after all.
September is the most beautiful month
OF all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29
One Maids Wisdom,
A;s'fsats, Erttss;rs. iehp

He-Do you enjoy moonlight excursions.
She-Not unless ft's-er-cloudy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

II the Gar won't yield. Iinevitch will
have to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

Until rain comes people must be
over-careful about setting small fires.
for any purpose. The other day a man
near the railroad bridge that spans the
Aroostook river at Pressure Isle started
a small fire and began picking up what
brush and other refuse that lay about
.he roadside. An hour afterwards sew
en- or eight men were doing their best
TO put the fire out with barrels Of water
to dip from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-29

1t Is to be hoped that no one will de.
the baseball season. We can't all win