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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
"Capable, Honest, Dignified."
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The Maine Republicans, in State
convention assembled, have nominated
William T. Cobb for the second time as
their candidate for governor. Such
action was not only called for by
party custom, but it was demanded for
the vindicatiOn of principles for which
the Republican party of Maine has al
ways stood. Two years ago the
Democrats accused the Republicans of
insincerity as regards the enforcement
of the prohibitory law. Governor
Cobb has met the charge in a manner
that leaves no doubt in the mind of
any as to the personal sincerity of the
partys standard bearer. On his part
there has been neither silence nor
equivocation.~ He has stood squarely
upon the declaration of the Republican
party platform; he has shown himself
to be capable, honest. dignified: he be-
lieves in clean politics and in the en-
forcement of law. Governor Cobb's
plurality i'm the last election was nearly
thirty thousand; in the coming election
he should have the support of every
honest citizen who can comprehend
how faithfully William r. Cobb as
governor has redeemed the pledges
made by William L. Cobb as guber-
Material candidate. AS governor of
the state he has given the people a
businesslikc administration, and he
should be elected next September by q
plurality largely in excess of that
which he received, two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
The Brides Professional.

First in Importance the bride comes
her dresses
Ribbons and laces and feelings and
tufts.
Fit of her bodice and curl of her tresses.
1rousseau and trinkets and powder and
Duffs,
Frills. in abundance. tucks in redun-
Bushes in companies. squadrens, bril-
gadeS,
Ever renewing. Cupid reviewing
Stands like general thanked by his
Next come the presents in : regiments
Duplicate ice pitchers. berry sets.
Silver for heaven knows what all in
Clocks lamps. decanters in solid pla-
tOOnS,
Cart loads ann van loads. dray loads and
Useful and useless. ugly and fair;
Piles Of EN-. miles of 'em. myriad styles
Of. .hm
Join the parade with a militant air.
Next come her relatives-uncles by doz-
| Sisters by marriage and numerous
T auntS
Multiple nieces and fractional cousins,
Chiefs Of the clan. you can see at a
glance;
Friends of her mothers. chums of her
Revies Of bridesmaids deficient as
blushers:)
Next comes the pastor. of knots the
grand master.
Then in Importance we notice the ush-
erS.
Next in the order Of rank tho musician
Comes in this nuptial function of June
Waiting abroad from his lofty position
Lohengrins quite indispensable tune.
Next in the function the buffers grave
| unction
| Marshals the servants through palm
. covered bowers.
welcoming blandly. ordering grandly
Men with refreshments and ices and
flowers.
Last in importance there stands young
| fellow
| Close to the bride as she enters the
| room
7 ct him look hapDy or 1aZZled or mellow.
| No one will notice-hc's only the groom
WALLACE Irwin in Womans Home Com
panion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
tapioca. They can make an excellent
article out of ground cocoanut shells.
Maine.
(Washington Star).

washington Starr.
Maine continues the policy which for
years has made her a power in Con-
gress. Her members of the House, all
of whom have made good, and one of
whom is rated as among the ablest
members of that body. have been re-
nominated and will be reelected She
knows, and rewards. good men when
she finds them. The House delegation
which the present delegation succeed
ed was in every respect an able one,
and will rank in congressional his
tory as a force for great national good.
Mr.. Reed reformed the rules of the
House, and nodded them into excellent
business shape. Mr.. Dingley crowned
20 years of service with a tariff bill
admirably constructed for the emer-
gency. Mr.. BOutelle was very infiuen-
tial in naval legislation. and Mr.. MILL
ken in several lines of work. Their
successors have proved their quality,
and every term adds to their useful
ness. In the Senate Mr.. Frye and Mr..
Hale are veterans, and both, it seems
likely. will end their days in commits
sion there. They are an honor to the
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
Whole Family at School.

When the university of Kansas closed
its doors for the summer vacation this
State Senator c. 1. Martin of Fort Scott.
including Mr.. Martin himself, were freed
from their books. 1t is somewhat I'M
usual for a man of middle age to go to
school. but it is more SO for Il man to go
and take his family with him. and this Is
what Senator Martin did. Senator Martin
is junior in the law department of the
university. and his wife is also student
in the law department. Their only child
Miss Lillian Martin, attends public school
in Lawrence.
Before becoming a student in the uni
verSity Mr.. Martin was a farm hand. q
country school teacher. major in the
army of the Philippines. a clerk of tho
district court of Bourbon county and is
ty. Deciding that knowledge of the law
would he of benefit to him. he came to
Lawrence and entered the university, and
his fellow students quickly made him
dent of the republican club of the univer-
sity. Senator Martin f1rnd time, in ad-
dition to all his other duties. to take an
active part in every phrase Of college life
sitv with as much zeal as the youngest
freshman.
When Mrs. Martin came TO Lawrence
with her husband she had mo intention of
entering school. but the sight of so many
others at their books determincd her to
study also. She IS graduate Of the
state normal school in Fort Scott and
taught school for several years before her
marriage.
Discernment.
The way colored folks have of picking
up phrases which they hear used by
white people about them is amuSingly il
Illustrated by conversation which was
overheard recently on the streets of q
Southern city.
"Hwdy, Mis- Mandy. How is you"
called one dusky aunty to another.
"Oh. jos tollable. Mis- Johnson. How
you feelin'?' was the response.
why, Use affecting mighty peart. is"
confded Mrs. Johnson. Il suttenly does
feel fine"
"Wellum, yo sho' is lookin' well, y
agreed her friend. "YO' colOr's so good"
-Lippincott's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
Diplomacy.

Mr.. Gidsmore," began the young ian.
the estima BILE lady who is now Mrs. (hs-
more-dfd she tell you to ask her fath?''
'She did, my boy affabiy replied Ar.
GidsmOre.
well come to think of it. I did. Il
believe I tried to get her to do the askag,
'pon my soul. Ha. ha"'
And when you did ask him-of coute.
Won mad to speak to him finally -
..Of course l did. OF course"
And when you did ask him. did Yer
knees shake. and was your tongue dy
and did you have stage fright genera
ly?'' h
II was scared to death"
"WeH, that is the way ] feel. / tol
GLADYS | knew / could find some mutus
bond of sympathy between US when
came to tell YOU that she has promised
marry me"-Iife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

There is no law which forpias d
President from leaving the territory OF
the United States. 1t is simply
custom that has grown out OF pru-
Dental considerations; but so closely
has been observed by our Presidents
in years past that it has come nave
almost the force of law. The distance
from the national capitol travelled by
President Roosevelt In making his
contemplated trip to the 1sthmus OF
Panama will not be as great as
would be covered in a trip from
that point to the Pacific coast
Technically the President will be at
no time outside Of his own country,
inasunch as the deck of one of our
warships in considered as American
ground, and the canal zone is under
American sovereignty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
For Her Welfare,

Mrs. Goodheart had made up her mind
that most of the so-called charity of the
present day was not, strictly speaking.
charity at all Whoever gave. she had
concluded, did so for the pleasant sensa-
ton of seeing his or her name figure on
subscription lists. and she did not agree
with this ostentatiOn. Here, my good
man.. she said one day last week to a
man who had begged aims of her, there
dis a three penny piece. and please to I'M
derstand that l do not give this because
| hope to be rewarded for my charity
some day. but because it gives me pleas
ure to do so.
. The brrly heggar looked obviously at
the tiny silver coin
d Look ere num-" he said I'm this
ERE wicked world we don't orften get the
chance to ENJOY ourselves. Why not
make it a shllin' an ave real good
time -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
Fine Business Prospects.
washington Post.)

Wv oSt.I
Business throughout the United
States is in excellent condition. There
is much more industrial activity thar
usual at this season, and the prospect
is excellent for an unprecedented sum-
mer's work. The volume of business
being transacted is clearly indicated
by the bank clearings, which were
nearly onc-fourth larger last week
than during the corresponding week in
| 1905. The railroad earnings, another
good barometer, show an increase of
nearly II per cent. last week over the
same week last year. Business has
been unusually brisk in the trades con-
nected with building operations. Rail-
roads, instead of postponing until fall
their orders for structural steel and
bridge timbers, have been pouring them
in during June. One steel bridge COM
pany has taken orders for nearly 40, 900
tons during this month. The demand
for steel rails is also comparatively
heavy.
Perhaps the greatest activity at pres
ent is shown in the building trades,
partly in consequence of remarkable
advance in real estate values through
out the country. The number of great
steel buildings under construction in
American cities is astonishing. Su-
burban building operations are arroth-
er important feature of every large
city. Extensions of trolley lines are
being carried on with corresponding
rapidity. So heavy are the invest
ments in real estate and building
operations that Wall street is beginning
to complain, for the reason that money
heretofore used in stock speculation is
now diverted to these channels Labor
is reaping the benefit of this diversion,
both directly and Indirectly. The al
most universal demand for labor is
striking proof of the widespread pros
rcrity. (:
Crop prospects are very good, in
spite of repeated efforts last week to
circulate alarming reports. The cotton
crop is in good condition. in spite of
isolated cases of drought and excessive
rainfall. The Southern cotton spinners
are busy, although the outlook for
business in China is not as encouraging
as it might be. The threatened labor
troubles at Fall River were averted by
an increase of IA per cent. in the wages
OF COTTON Mill operatives. Inc IN
creased assurance of a heavy cotton
crop sent the price down on July op-
tiCn, and purchases are being kept
down to the minimum in anticipation of
lower prices.
Wheat prospects are excellent.
ThraSEing of winter wheat is in
progress in Texas and Oklahoma. with
heavy yields assured. while the spriag
wheat crop in the Northwest promises
to be unusually heavy. A record
breaking corn crop is in sight. and the
price has dropped. The yield of oats
will be comparatively light. Western
meat packers are increasing the vol
uma Of their output in recovery from
recent setbacks. but the exports are
less than during this period last year.
Mining operations are unusually &C
tive in the West. The demand for
mining machinery was never greater.
Alaska's gold output will be larger
than ever, and copper production prom
ises to be greatly increased on account
of new explorations in the Lake Su-
perior region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
Diplomacy.

Senator Long said of diplomacy at a
dinner: That was a very diplomatic
young woman whom [ heard about the
other day.
"'What do you do someone said to her
at ball. when a man persists in asking
you for a dance. and you don't want to
dance with him.?
az tell him. she replied. that my
card is full
"'But supposing it isn't. and he still
persists?'
t"rhen' said the young woman. I in
sist it is. ard at the same time let him
see Ii isn't"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The columns of the Waterville Sen
tinel once more bulge with advice ia
Republican voters. The Sentinel's So
licitude for these voters is truly touch
ing; but let not its heart be troubled
The Republican voters can get along
very nicely without any of it's assist
ance. They have gathered in force
about Governor Cobb the candidate OF
their party, and will give him rous-
ing majority in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

1t does not appear that anyone ever
suspected Harry Thaw of insanity be-
fore he turned murderer. 1t looks as
If this kind of defence would not avail
him much. although it appears to be
about the only one that Is left to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
Paste Jewels.

Talent is something. Tact is every
thing.
In hfes prize box most of us get gold
bricks.
the summer show.
1t takes a lucky man To explain tho
miracles accomplished by pluck.
It's a harmless vanity the gods plant in
each of our hearts that we are essential
to the workings of the universe.-New
Orleans Picayune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

These are decidedly uncomfortable
days in Washington, but 1t Is evident
that Congress will not adjourn until its
work is completed If Speaker Cannon
has his way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The Bryan managers still have space
on their band wagon for Grover Cleve-
land. 1t begins to look, however, as If
they might be forced to fill 1t in with
six or eight smaller men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Congressman Burleigh's denomination
Republican JournaI)

Hon. Edwin G. Burleigh of Augusta
was nominated by reclamation at
Waterville Tuesday to succeed himself
as Representative to Congress from
the Third district. He is now serving
his fifth consecutive term in Congress.
His influence has grown with his years
Of service and from the first he has
given his best efforts to advance the
interests of his constituents. Maine
has never had a more faithful repre-
sentative than Edwin c. Burleigh and
the voters of the Third district will
attest their appreciation of that fact
in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The small but select ring with head
quarters at Waterville which rules the
Maine Democracy with rod Of iron,
is evidently disturbed by the enthusi-
asm that characterized the rousing Re-
publican convention. The situation
didn't square with their predictions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
The Two Curiosities.

An American in Devonshire hao ben
told he must not miss seeing a ertat
peculiar rock formation known locay as
'Satin's Stool While leisurely eamir-
ing the curiosity he was accosted an
irate military looking man. who dGand
ed IN unprintable language whit he
meant by trespassing on private roper,
/ should make a point of seeing STAINS
Stool but l never guessed l shoultmve
the pleasure of meeting the owner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

1--WE are coming to recognize the fact
that the automobiles are. indirectly at
least. help to u.s. writes prominent
Kennebec farmer. '"They have" he
adds, "done more to stimulate and pro-
mote the movement for good roads than
any other one influence"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
Sick Headache,

largely woman's complaint
chiefly caused by indigestion, consti-
patton and torpid liver. You can pre-
vent it by taking dose Of DR.. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, once
every few days Immediately after q
meal. Pleasant to the taste. NO
nausea or gripping. Write DR.. David
Kennedy's Sons, Rondout, N. Y, FOR
free sample bottle. Large bottles $l.oS'
all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The sonorous pean with which the
Democratic party opened up their sum-
mer campaign has already dwindled
away to the forced whistle. which is
courage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
Fortunes in Quackery.

At the present time in Great Britain
there are no less than 1000 makers or
vendors of patent medicines. and these
patent medicines are computed to supply
a revenue of G331. 900 to the State. The
patent-med;cine dealer reaps his harvest
from so-called incurable disease. Con-
sumption cures. cancer cures. epilepsy
cures, paralysis cures. make up the large
majority of patent medicines.-The HOS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The Trolley League seems to have
started the season under very favor
able auspices. The teams appear to
be very evenly matched it would
seem as If Kennebec lovers of our great
national game might confidently look
forward to some first-class contests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The long continued rains have made
crops in Maine somewhat backward,
but reports from Iowa say that they
have insured a magnificent corn crop
in that state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The greatest General the Democrats
have to fear is General Prosperity,
who, ii must be admitted has been very
much in evidence under Republican
rule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The Rev. Sam Jones, the revivalist,
declares that I'VE need Bryan in our
business" 1t seems scarcely probable.
however. that the Nebraska leader
could be induced to enter the theologi-
cal field at this stage of the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

Snakes are reported to be very nu-
stances they are big fellows. A South
Portland man while building a fence
recently found a nest that was made
up of all sorts of wigglers from tiny
red clay snake to big adder that
showed fight on being disturbed. In
the meadows and pastures the snakes
are particularly noticeable and do not
seem to be afraid at all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The men who made up the Republic
can State convention were in the best
sense representative of the various
communities from which they came.
It may be fairly assumed therefore that
they fairly reflected the public senti-
ment of those communities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

talked OF at the present day. and prob
ably the main cause is the fact that
while peoples interest IN music Keeps
pace with modern developments of the
art, their performing ability does not
most want to hear, and they resort to
such unsatisfactory methods as concert
going, or, worst of all, to the pianoia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
"Dignified and UnequivocaI."

(EllSWOrth American.)
The republicans of the third dis
trict at their convention yesterday.
paid splendid and deserved tribute to
their able representative in Congress,
Gov" Burleigh. The platform
adopted by the convention is dignified
and uneQuivocal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
Maine Gossip
The Moon of Roses.

This is the moon of roses.
The lovely and towerIul time:
And, as white roses climb the wall,
Your dreams about me climb.
This IS the moon of roses,
Glad and golden and blue:
And. as red roses drink of the sun,
MY dreams they drink of you.
This is the moon of roses.
The cherishing southwest blows.
And life, dear heart. for me and you,
o. life's a rejoicing rose.
William Il. Henley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
The "SneezeIand" Tree.

One of the curiosities of South Erica
is the "sneezeland" tree. No one ca cut
it with a saw without sneezing as the
fine dust is very irritating. Even pfnin 6
the wood will sometimes cause sneang-
No insect or worm will touch 1t; 1t iSery
bitter to the taste; and when place In
uatpr il sinks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
French Divorces.
New York Evening Sum-

(N'ew York Evening SUM-
The new French divorce bill pro-
poses to make the untying Of the knot
as easy as the tying of it was. OF
course. by elevating mutual consent
into a legal ground tor the dissolution
of a marriage collision" would be no
offense, and a great stimulus of legal
ingenuity would be removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
Maine Will Do Right.

providence Journal. Ind't Rep.)
Mr.. Cyrus w. Davis of Waterville,
who was the Democratic candidate for
governor of Maine in 1904, has been
renominated. What happened to him
two years ago is scheduled to happen
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

Mr.. Justice Deuel. savagely criticises
District Attorney Jerome for improper
preparation of his cases. This fact
simply serves to recall Judge Deuefs
connection with the unsavory "Town
Topics scandal. 1t would seem as II
the judge should be content, under the
circumstances, to fight shy. OF the lime
light G -s.1sz, ..{.,@ y = \. -.-a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The heart of the Democratic man.
ager is filled with gloom. They have
hoped for calamity; but still Republi-
can prosperity prevails i'm the land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
An Ex-Empress's Fortune.

1t has over and over again been stated
of late that Princess Ena of Battenberg
will inherit a large fortune from the En-
press Eugene; and one rOmancing jour-
nal announced that the new queen of
Spain will receive a dot of $1,000 00Of. from
her godmother, a preposterous invention.
by many of the Spanish newspapers The
real fact is that the fortune of the En-
press Eugene will be divided at her
death. one-half going to her grand
nephew, the Duke Of Albany. and the
other half to the Princes Victor and
Louis Napoleon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
Name!
atlanta Constitution.)

ATLANTA Constitution.)
Grover Cleveland boasts that he
never had manuscript rejected by a
publisher. Grover ought to try to
write something incog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

Recent developments in the Goldfish
industry reveal new danger of getting
boric acid into the hash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29
What's in a Name?

F1orida Times Union)
Now that Senator Beveridge has
turned his attention to meats. would it
not be a good idea for Senator Bacon
to look after drinks?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-29

The editor of the Bath Anvil recalls
how conditions have changed in that
city with reference to currants. Years
ago in very many-Bath gardens the
paths were bordered with hundreds of
great and thrifty bushes which bore
each year bushels of currants. There
were thousands of the bushes in Bath
then where there are but a few hun
dreds now. Tons of jelly were made
and barrels on barrels of currant wine.
The currants were Spiced and preserved
by thrifty housewives and stored, tier
on tier, in big cellars against the win
ter's demands. Along came currant
worm that destroyed every bush in
Bath and since then few residents have
raised many currants In the old days
you couldn't sell them. They were 4
drug in the market. OF recent years
they have been in great demand at high
or good prices.