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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
The Sunken Submarines.

1t is difficult to conceivc more ter
rible form of death than that which has
been suffered by the crews Of the sew
eral submarine boats which have re-
Gently gone t. the bottom never to rise
again. or at least not to rise until those
within them were dead after days and
nights of nameless tortures of body and
mind. The latest case, that of the
French submarine boat Farfadet, is a
tale of horror which has never been
outdone by any imaginative writer in
all literature. The gloomy. fantastic
imagination Of Edgar Allan Poe could
draw no picture of the approach Of
the Pendulum" but the story of the
Farfadet is far worse than anything
that even Poe ever dreamed of. To tn.
imprisoned sailors of the iuckless Graf.
the situation was given an added
horror by the fact thai several times.
with the aid of cables from above, the
boat was raised some distance, and
once even to the top of the water only
to plunge down again. Such a sudden
change from renewed hope to the
frenzy of despair might well have un-
balanced the reason of the IS men
within the boat. Under such circum-
stances. if they had been rescued be-
fore their slow death in the Initiated air.
ii is not likely that their reasons wouIi
also have bean saved. 1t is probable
that the poor devils went stark mad
Such an affair az the loss of the
Farfadet is no small argument in favor
of an international agreement against
the use of submarines. For long time
civilized nations have given up the
praot of poisoning rivers, or deliber-
ately introducing disease into the
enemy's country. The Hague rules Of
war forbid the dropping of explosives
out of balloons and certain other prac-
tees. There seems to be almost as
good grounds for forbidding the use Of
submarines. not only on account of
their terrible destructivencss to the
enemy of battle. bur also on account Of
the danger involved to those using
them either in war or time of peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

marine farmers of the future in this
country. Little Japan raises and gath
ers S2,eD.W0 worth OF them annually.
and the United States Fisheries Bureau
Judges that we ought to do at least as
well, lnasmuch as the same kinds grow
wild in the shallow waters along our
own coasts. People see them constant
ly, but pay no special attention, calling
them weeds, because they are not ac-
quaiEted with their value as table deli
cacles and have no knowledge of the
proper methods of preparing them.
Some of these plants make excellent
table vegetables; others are useful for
salads, yet others are good for making
jellies, and others still are valuable as
condiments. The Japanese have de-
veloped their possibilities to remark
able extent, and DR.. II. NJ. Smith of
the fisheries bureau made quite study
of the subject during recent visit to
the Mikado's empire. He says that
Americans have good reason to he
ashamed of themselves. because, with
resources of seaweeds fully equal and
probably superior to those Of Japan,
they utilize only $4,000 worth of them
per annum, the crop gathered being
only one species, Irish moss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Fighting Pests in Maine.

(New England Homestead)
The Maine Legislature at the last
session, it will be recalled, provided for
a special department which would
have the oversight. care and inspec-
ton of nursery stock and destruction
Of Insect pests. Heretofore the work
has been done through the experiment
station at Orono but it is quite prop
erly argued that the growing horti
cultural interests of the State. also the
increase of the insect pests, will keep
a superintendent busy with no college
work to demand his attention. The
new entomologist chosen for the place,
f. F. Hitchings, is already getting the
work well in hand. Though the
brown-tail moth has been temporarily
checked through prompt action of the
Maine officials, 1t is none too soon to
get a special def artment on guard. 1t
is a progressive step and if for no
other reason than this act. the last ses-
sion of the Maine legislature had a
good excuse for existence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

The Grand Army veterans may well
mourn the loss of their commander in
chief. General Blackmar of Massachu
sets He was more than the head of
this great organization. he was Il lead
ing citizen of his state. an eminent
lawyer and soldier who won a medal
for gaIlantry In battle. He died in the
service of the organization he loved so
well. and his memory deserves every
honor that his comrades can pay it.
Only once before has the Grand Army
been called upon to mourn the muster
ing out of one Of its chiefs. That was
I'm 1893, when Commander Sexton of
Illinois died i'm office. he. like General
Blackmar. being the victim of over
work In fulfilling the duties of his
Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Mr.. Bonaparte. the new secretary of
the navy does not forget his home state
CT Maryland. In a letter which Presi-
dent Roosevelt received from him
Saturday the secretary makes SUCCESS
tions regarding names for some of the
new vessels of the navy. Among the
boats considered are two Ccean-going
tugs. Mr.. Bonaparte suggests that
they be called the Patapsco and the
Patuxent. These are pretty Indian
names and seem appropriate enough.
and 1t may be added that they are the
names of two Maryland Iivers-the
former being that on which Baltimore
is located. Mr.. Bonaparte's objection
t. loading down inoffens:ve govern
ment golfers with such absurdly in
congruous names as Nestor and Orestes
Is also cOmmendable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

While the United States has been
talking for years about adding state
or two to the Union and has as yet
done little or nothing about it, the
dominion Of Canada has added two
new provinces and the fact has barely
been mentioned in the newspapers on
this side of the line. This has been
done not by subdividing any of the ex-
listing provinces, but by adding two
brand-new ones carved out of the
Northwest Territory-the great wheat
tracing farmers, from this country
ard other sources. thereby acquiring a
very considerable population. This ad-
dition increases the number Of prov
inces from seven to nine.
The new provinces have now an esti-
mated population Of over half a mil
lion. They cover the entire area from
Manitoba to British Columbia and from
the United States boundary north to
the Goth parallel. 1t is large area,
each province being nearly as large as
the state of Texas, the one to the east
ward. Saskatchewan, embracing 251,-
100 square miles and its western neigh
Dor. Alberta, 253.5o0. The area of Tex
as is 265,7S1, and the area which the
combined Territories of New Mexico
and Arizona will have when they pos
sess the wisdom to come into the
Union as a single state will be 25, 600
square miles.
Provinces in Canada answer to our
states, and the Canadians are not
afraid of making them large. They
recognize that population will probably
always be sparse in the northern por-
ton of these provinces, SO they make
them large enough in area to insure the
province total population and wealth
weight in the Dominion. British Co
lumbia is the largest self-governing po-
Iitical division on the continent that is
not an independent power. It's area is
| 283 300 square miles. making it larger
than Texas and New England COM
bined. The province of Ontario con-
tains 222,0oO square miles and Quebec
| 2s8, 900. 1t would have been better for
| this country if the Canadian plan had
been followed in framing some OF the
new states in the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
PERSONAL NOTES.

IA. u. LaWshe. auditor for the Philip-
pines. having completed his official and
personal visit to this country. has re-
turned 10 his post of duty.
w. ii. Goodyear, curator of fine arts of
.ne museum of the Brooklyn Institute il
~ ~ 'enlce 70 study st, Marks. especially
the projected restorations
Inc site of grounds has just been Sc
cured Tor the erection of the 500 900 Y NJ
I. A. building which Helen Gould will
erect in st. Louis in memory of her
father. Vi her
me old mansion of General Daniel F.
Sickies, IN New Rochelle. n. Y, where he
was born over seventy years ago has
been sold at auction for $50, and will no
torn down. van NC
John Vance Cheney is in Portland. Ore.
ana from there will 90 to San Francisco
70 visit Joaquin Miller and other old
the Pacific Coast. =
In order that he may familiarize him
self with the work of railroad men Rev.
,"lCnt T. Potter. pastor of the Union
street PRESBYTERIAN Church in Oakland
Cai mas gone to work as an Oiler in the
railroad yards of his city.
Sir William McGrcgor. Governor of
New1oundland. will make an expedition
INTO Labrador this summer for the oh
ject Of fixing the longitude of some of the
prlnciptl points there and making as
tronofnical. botanical and other scientifc
investiga tons
Prof. n. A. Cobb. of Spencer. Mass.
VINO has been in the employ of the Ans
trailan colonial movement in New South
Wales, has been engaged by Secretary
Wilson to push scientific farming in III
Hawaiian Inlands He will assume cha roc roc
Of the new United States experiment &c
ton of Hawaii "'a-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

1t Il interesting to know that an
American. and New Englander at
that. will be a member of the Japanese
peace commission which will meet the
Russians at Kittery in August. His
name is Dennison, and for a quayter of
a century he has been the legal advis-
er Of the department of foreign affairs
at Toxic. He went to Japan as an
American vice-Consul. and at the con-
cIusion of his term remained there in
the service of the japanese government
where by his ability and tact he has
completely won the confidence of the
Japanese and made himself a leading
factor in shaping the empires foreign
policy. He will be an interesting figure
I'm the peace parley and living ex-
ample of the extent of American inf1u-
ence in Japanese affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

That riches are not always a blessing
seems to be proven by the predicamen:
IN which Carson city. tho capital of
Nevada. finds itself. It appears that
I'm boring for an artCsian well on the
grounds occupied by the State Capitol.
collaborating sand was brought up by
the machinery after n depth of 200 feet
had been reached. whorcuppn a thrifty
promptly filed claim for all the
ground occupied by the States execu-
tive building. The mining laws are
peculiar. and the enterprise OF this
merchant Is said to he causing little
Nevada no end Of trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

An exchange tells about the wife Of a
kallplayer who saw her husband play a
game and then went home and killed
herself. This happened in the West.
but 1t would not be difficult to under
etand the occurrence IL 1t happened
occasionally in this part Of the country.
Probably the reason 1t does not hap
pen more frequently is that so many OF
our players are unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Let the agitation for an Augusta
park go on. IT is well to have all
sides OF the question thoroughly dis
cussed and the merits Of the respective
sites well understood before any def
mite action is taken. 1t is probable
that step In the matter will be taken
In tho near future. and every care
should be taken that II Is not step
which will be regretted in the coming
wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
years.

II is "a he hoped that no freaky
senator or congressman will again ask
In the national legislative halls whore
Portsmouth is.-Portsmouth Chronicle.
And to this the Portland Argus very
promptly and properly rctorts that
every senator and congressman knows
now that Portsmouth is next door to
Kittery. Maine. the place selected for
plenipotentiaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Readers Of the Journal going out
Of town for the summer or for
vacations can have the Journal
mailed to them for SO cents per
month, postpaid. Addresses may
be changed whenever it Is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

A Massachusetts man accused Of
numbering his wife offers as his de-
fence that she lied to him about her
age. Now if every woman who has lied
about her age should be put to death,
how many women-but we leave this
for the expert statisticians. 1t is a
question which an amateur has no right
to NEEDLE with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
No Wonrier,

Gray-Terrible storm we had last
evening. wasn't it? Thundered loud
enough to wake the dead.
Smith-So? / didn't hear it.
Gray-Didn't hear it, Why, man.
where were you?
Smith-At home. An old schoolmate
of my wife that she hadn't seen
for years spent the evening at orfr
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

1t Is hardly fair for the newspapers
TO preach so many sermons upon the
remark OF Senator Plat Of New York
upon his I'D birthday, last week, that
II he had his life to live over again he
would shape II along different lines.
Almost any man, whether q years of
age or half a century younger, will
make the same admission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Now that a second hot wave Is well
under way. people are wondering If 1t
did our last one. Anyway, people viii
not be quite so much surprised and be-
wiIdered next time; for with earth
quakes, az with everything else. there
IN nothing like being used 10 them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

ESTABLISHED, 1925.

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 eommunica atoms rel ating Ia
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers
Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
Then and Now,

In after years they again met at the
seashore
How time does fly, Miss Giddyum."
he said. Just think. five years ago
you refused me IN this very spot"
Alas, yes" she rejoined with a
soulful sigh. But l was young and
foolish then, Mr.. Singleton"
True he replied. but fortunately
am now older and iser."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
Valuable Canine.

Henry" said Mrs. Peck "Mr
Hnith dog came very near biting me
'fis afternoon. l was awfully fright
eneo. and its up to you to do some
thing about it."
WILL my dear" replied Peck. "Ill
see Smith the first thing in the MORN
,hs. and If he doesn't ask too much for
the dog I'll buy him"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Anxious Inquiry.

The guileless village maid was about
to visit the city for the first time.
Remember. daughter" said the
anxious mother. If any of those bad
city men try to hirt with you don't pay
any attention to them
But how about the good me /, NAM
ma dear?" asked the pretty daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

At Sligo the other day crowd watched
nearly $50 rats cross high above III
ground on an electric wire from ~
Town Hall to flour mill over two b,m1
drnd yards away. TIE rats usad thm;.
tails az the professional walker IN MI ~
LOFTY wire uses his balancing pole. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Van Buren, has had its first circus,
but northern Aroostook expects that
now any circus will visit it which will
be too large to stop at places like Port
land, Lewiston and Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

This hot wave, it will be observed,
struck New England simultaneously
with Mr.. Lawson's return from the
West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Waterville and Fairfield can hardly
wait for this afternoon to come SO as
to see their unbeatable teams beat each
other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

That explosion of As tons Of dynamite
at Henderson's point, kittery. is
scheduled for next Saturday morning
and then look out for another earth
quake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Maine is likely to have new source
Of income from seawead. The cultiva-
ton of salt water vegetables is an in
dustry that promises large profits for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

How nice il would be IL we could fol-
low the Don't fret and don't rush" adj
vice, these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Unfortunately it was false report
Norldnds, after all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
maine Gossip
I Live Ny Life.

l strive to keep me in the sun;
| pick no quarrel with the years
Nor the fates-not even the one
That holds the shears.
/ take occasion by the hand;
I'm not too nice 'twixt weed ana HOVER
do not stay to understand,
/ take mine hour.
The time is short enough at best
l push right onward while l may
/ open to the winds my breast
And walk the way.
A kind heart greets me here and there;
l hide from it NY doubts and fears
trudge and say the path IS falr
Along the years.
John Vance Cheney in the Independent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Sunshiny days and occasional night
showers approach very close to the
weather ideal for the summer season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

The latest cat story from Bowdoin-
ham tells of the wonderful fishing ex-
ploits Of a cat which swims as well as
a duck, A patient watcher from the
floating wharf which he frequents with
praiseworthy persstency, this bust
ness-like swimmer waits his opportun-
ity and when there comes a certain rip
pie on the water, in he dives. soon re-
appearing with a good-sized fish. which
he proceeds to eat at his leisure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Tie New York Tribune has a cut
labelled Mrs. Peary and the Snow
Baby at the door of her cabin on the
Roosevelt" The ''snow baby" appears
as child of about three years in it's
mothers arms. There must be some
mistake about this. Marie Ahnigito
Peary was born at Bowdoin Bay. Sept
Il, 1893. and is big girl of twelve
years, quite too large to be child in
arms any more. She was the 'snOw
baby and there is no other that can
claim the title.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

"SNMOOIns
There was a small blaze on the
harry Getchell place in Monmouth.
last week. The fire seemed to catch
from n spark on the root. Fortunately
II was put out without any great dam
age. few shingles will make an
tmnes right. The place is occupied by
Aioert Nichols. who is caring for Mfr.
Getchell, an old and infirm gentleman.
BELGRADE.
At the next regular Sunday meeting Of
me Union Society of Christian Endeavor,
suly 20 at LILO A. NJ. at the Lincoln
scnooi house the topic will be Preparing
lot our Heavenly Home" The meeting
VIII De led by Mrs. "A. M. Wadleigh. In
connection with the meeting there with
also !. De some interesting illustrations ou
It's blackboard bearing on the subject.
wnicn together with its music, will in
ICED make a very ENJOYABLE meeting,
This society has been organized since the
nrst OF the year. II Is steadily gaining in
The Rev. Molby Kearney
Ffii hold a meeting one night each week
Y this schoolhouse during the months OF
August and September. I'M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Finding her nest invaded. a bantam
hen IN Deering raised the echoes and
the sleepers in the vicinity in which
she lives one morning lately. An in
vestigation revealed the fact that cat
with litter of kittens had taken pos
session of the nest and retained it de-
spite the racket of the chicken. The
hens patience finally became exhaust
ed and in she marched and took a re-
served seat on the cats back. While
the hen was trying to GUST the cat the
din was terrific.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

The town of Milford is rapidly re-
covering from the effects of the big
fire of last spring when % buildings
were destroyed. Many Of the buildings
are being replaced by better ones and
in the course of time the town will be
completely rehabilitated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

A goodly quantity of hay was bar
vested in this section, last week, bu
farmers here will have short vaca
ton. Still the bountiful rain, Sunda!
night. will be Of much value to grow.
ing crops.
Mrs. ]. D. Mitchell of Jacksonville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
CHE lSEA.

felt in town. about sos A. NJ, Saturday
fasting between 30 and ~ seconds
Your correspondent was unable to bea =
OF any damage.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Wing and family
mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson and
little daughter. Maxine, OF Farming
dale. Mrs. Cassie Knox Of Gardiner
MRS. Lizzie Lunt and wilson Dorr a,
augusta. were callers at MIR. and Mrs
Sumner DORIS. Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Blenn of Dresden Mills
visited her sister. Mrs G. X. CouId a.
Mrs. McKany's, Sunday.
Miss Glen Colpits of Augugta passea
Sunday at Marcellus DORIS.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Farnbam n, An
gusta. called on his sister, Mrs. McKov
Sunday.
Miss Maud Parsons Of Alma n...
SUNDAY with her mother, Mrs. Frank
Meader. nh
charles Watson is passing his vac,
ton at his home in town, from the n
sane Hospital at Augusta.
Nathan Mason OF South Gardiner No.
calling on friends in town, SATURDAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ryan and it'll.
son. and Miss Rose Nolan Of Roston
are passing the summer at their 49,"
the Birmingham place.
Rev. c. W. Lowell preached q very
sermon, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. MaIaney ana
family of Whitefield, were in town
Sunday. "'
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Morgan ma
family passed Sunday at Mrs. Morpan..
home in Whitefield.
M. and Mrs. George Morgan go
.amily of Randolph. passed Sunday ot
Mr.. Morgan's. a.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-05-06
Valuable to His Town.

The man who Is valuable to his
town is man who keeps in close
touch with the current events of
the day. On the other hand the
man who does not keep himself
informed can not be of much
force in the community in which
he lives. Every man must be
long to one of the two classes;
he must either keep up with the
times anc be a help 10 the own in
which he lives, or else he must be
ignorant of passing events, and
therefore be a hindrance to pro-
gress in his locality. You must
belong to one of the two classes.
Which is yours'-Terrell Tran
script.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-05-06
SIMULTANEOUS CHESS.

What Is known as simultaneous
chess Is q very popular recreation of
the masters. In this as In blindfold
chess one man plays many games,
bat with all the boards in sight. 0.
| S. Bernstein Of Berlin recently en-
gagged seventy-fye boards at one and
the same tine. Pillsburv has en-
gagged as high as fifty. The strain
on the mind Is not so great as in
blindfold chess, and the master,
walking around and around circles
Of boards, Is able to engage them,
one after another, with comparative
ease. Nevertheless, a highly special
lied mind Is necessary for a success
full performance. Naturally such a
mind concentrated on one board dis
plays the most precise foresight, for
not only does the master know fair
ly well in advance just the kind of
moves he viii make throughout a
game, but his knowledge Of It's tech
nique enables him to divine the kind
Of moves his opponent will make
1t comes very near to mind reading
-Everybody's Magazine.