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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

III" English government issued a few
days ago an official blue book on Irish
criminal statistics which is a REMARK
able official tribute to the morals of the
Irish People. Crimes against morals
are SO rare in Ireland that in the west
ern counties of Mayo, Leitrim and Sligo
and also in Cavan, they were fewer
curing the year of 1906 than one Of
fence Per loo,on0 of the population. The
Whole range Of indictablc offences was
34bo. which represents a rate of only
very little over two offences (22) for
every 1000 Of the population. The cases
OF drunkenness G7.262) were less
numerous than in any of the proceed
ing ten years. The Royal Irish con-
stahuialy. numbering 994o. cost in
United States money S6,3l3.31O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
Too Expensive to Die.
Baltimore Amcrican)

Tho people of Il town in Massachu-
sets arc i'll queer predicamcnt The
cost of living has increased. but they
gain nothing in the way of economy bv
dying. as funeral expenses, and even
cemetery lots. have gone up in price.
So the only advantage which presents
Itself in either dilemma is that the liy-
ing expenses go on. while in dying it is
only the first cost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
Fun to Watch EN-.
(Springfi"lh RCpublican)

FSNTlngH"IU EEpuDIlCIn.J
The severe criticism of the gunnery
OF the coast artillery of the army by
Commodore Sims of the navy finds
the army experts loaded" with
charges against the crack target prac-
tice records of the warships. To tho
untutorcd civilian it is painful to read
these exposures. With the navy eX-
perts intimating that the coast artillery
SunnerS could not hit the statue Of
Liberty a mile eff. and army experts
saying that the navy'S target practice
is Il farce. one ShiverS and almost sees
tn" German or Japanese navy knock
ing down the New York skyscrapers
before breakfast. 1t is q fine quarrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
Maine Gossip
The Happy Brother.

He lived so clost to heaven
That no storm its light could dim,
An they use to say the angels
Wuz on spcakin' terms with him.
Nobody heard him shoutin'
Ii. mcCtin time or out,
But he always looked 50 happy
He made the others shout!
An when at last he left us,
His heavenly home to win,
l reckon all the angels said:
Good rIornin! Walk right i'm
Atlanta Constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Philadelphia must be the home Of
the ancient mariner" says the Boston
Transcript, since William Maca bee, an
inmate Of the United States Naval
Home in that city Sunday received the
congratulations OF his many friends on
his i04th birthday. He was born in
Baltimore Sept %, 1909, and has passed
the greater part of his phcnomenally
long life in the navy. He was nine
years old when the War Of 1872 opened,
and was by no means ancient in 1851
At % he was able to sit up and take no
tice of the naval methods in the war
with Spain, and to discuss them with
other old salts who dwell in the Ameri-
can Greenwich which our Government
maintains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Anna \. Rogers seems to have poor
opinion of her s,X, if her recent article,
I'm the Atlantic Monthly on "Why
American Marriages Fail tells the
story. for she says that "our women as
a whole are spoiled, extremely idle and
curiously undcserving of the maudlin
worship that they demand from our
hard working men Not content
with that in another place she adds
IAN Italian friend fighting his way
along Washington street in Boston,
walking not on the sidewalk, which
was solid. immovablc congestion Of
femininity, but on the cobblcstoncs Of
tho narrow street, was heard to gasp:
The public is here common noun Of
the feminine gender" Shops We're
sitting, street cars jammed, sidewalks
impossible" The Chicago Record Her
aid says that would apply as well to
that city, but here in Maine no one OBJ
jects. we're all glad to see them out and
the most of us very cheCrfulIy give
them all the sidewalk and our seats in
the cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

The Eiddeford Journal arises to re-
mark. and it will probably not be con-
tradict"d. that 'Prnbably large ma
jority Of The people who are shocked
by the disclosures with reference to the
enormous profits of the Standard Oil
Company arc ais" Disguised with them
selves because they failed to acquire
some of the stock earlier in the game"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Few times in Maine has a more
beautiful! Gift been given by 3, truly
benevolent man, than that of Saturday,
when Hon T.. J. Lawrence of Fairfield
presented to his native town its mag
Efic"nt new High school buildings1And
few times. indeed, has a more bcauti-
full and touching story of the humble
beginning Of a WeIl-roundcd life been
told than that related by Mr.. Law
renee himself on the occasion of the
presentation. Fairfield has something
In which il can take an even greater
pride than in its beautiful library and
High school building. 1t is in being
the home of such 4 citizen Of T.. ].
Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
Can't Trust the Kaiser.
IROStOn TranSCrintl

Kaiser Wilhelm has recently APP
proved law prohibiting the publica
ton of patent medicine advertise
ments and testimonials. and in general
rendering the sales of "nostrums" very
difficult. The qualification with which
mis- subjects receive the news is checked
by apprehension that the kaiser may
be going to doctor them himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

rub their hands together, as the Ko-
r"ans do when they are supplicating.
So tie umpire called it Il tie. and par
doned both teams on condition that the
sparrows would always hop and the
flies rub their hands together before
alighting. And do You know why a
shad has 50 many bones?-" The vi
vacious woman had evidently been
reading Korean folklore, and she was
airing her knowledge. She had like
wise. heard Of game called baseball
Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

1t is gratifying TO see the large enter
ing classes in our Maine colleges and
fitting schools. 1t shows that Maine
educational institutions are of the best
because more and more are coming
from other states and it also shows
that our own boys and girls are eager
for their advantages because more of
them are entering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
Quoted at Same Old Price.


Owing to the high prices Of malt.
corn, rye. Coopcr'gC and labor. the
price of Ohio whisky is now higher
than it ever was before The kind
that is shipped to prohibition states,
four full quarts for $1.31 or less. with
Il chrome. q screw driver. monkey
wrench and an antidote for ptomainc
poisoning thrown in as premiums by
way of inducemcnt. continues to be
quoted at the same old figure. how
ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25


In spite of the immense number of
immigrants constantly arriving in our
searort* and scattering all over the
country the cry continues to 60 forth
Tor more help. Wages were never
higher, but industry after industry and
farmer after farmer cannot go to the
capacity of the factory or farm be-
cause labor cannot be secured. Last
years number of immigrants is report
Gu as l.2ooOoo and they must all be
ousy somewhere. but the unparalleled
prosperity Of our country causes the
neVer-ceasing demand for moro helm
III compliance with an inquiry by the
department of commerce and labor
information has already been received
i'o'h diiterent parts of the country that
.oo'y places can be supplied for o56-
'oo men. women and children at wagos
ranging from s. week to 8 20 :, IL,
i''ree states alone report that oeo con
Ne''iefs arc. needed on their lands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25


The tale of torture of an aged and
sick oman Ly her son and daughter
ut Zion City makes ones blood run
cold. ii is hard to realize that such
fanaticism can exist in this fair cOun-
try of ours. In the dark ages such
things were common, but enlightenment
and civilization are supposed to have
stopped such practices. The Kansas
City Journal says: MANY newspapers
have called attention to the horror of
these religious Observances and have
urged most earnestly that something
be done to put stop to them. 1t is bad
enough for dcluded company of weak
minded men and women to inipoverisn
themselves under the spell of the re-
lisious takers, but the revelations Of
wanton cruelty which have reached the
public 1rcm time to time should suffice
to cause rigid espionage of the whole
system. Probably no one will ever
know the full measure of rcpuSiVe
crimes committed under the cloak of
religious zeal in Zion City and similar
communities Of semi-lunatics, but in
the interests of humanity there should
be general movement to bring them
under control of the law"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Great strides have been made in re-
cent years in annihilating distance,
but we must certainly doff our hats to
ter that within a month he will accept
your wireless messages for Europe.
He asserts that all difficulties have
been overcome and that it is now just u
matter of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

The Stoddard House, Farmington's
OLDEST motel and one of the best known
in Maine. which has been entertaining
guests for over half q century, has re-
Gently passed into new hands. the pre-
sent manager being w s. Mcclellan Of
Portland. man of wide hotel expert
ence and of extreme popularity among
IN" travelling men. Mac" as the
knights of the grip Familiarity call him.
was formerly clerk in the Prebla House
at Portland. and at Hotel Rumford for
some time and his many years expert
ence behind the hotel desk IS ass,r-
anc" that under his mana gement the
Stoddard House will enjoy greater
popularity and prosperity than ever
Already several changes have been
made in the house. particularly in the
table, which is now one of the best
provided in Maine. The house is to
be lighted with electricity throughout
ana other modern improvements added
There are forty finely furnished rooms.
several with baths. Since Manager Nc
Lollan took charge many new faces are
seen Of travelling men who are old
friends and the register each dav is IN
dlcative of new life in the ancient hos
terry, which is favorite stopping
place for autoiSts. The travelling m,n
who come this way will be pleased TO
near of the assured success of Manager
Mcclellan ana are sure of warm well
come and home comfort entertainment
at the famous Stoddard Housc.-Farm-
ington Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Justices of the supreme court of
Connecticut are TO wear gowns, which
reminds an exchange that it has been
asserted that the gown of justice is
a dignificd garment that sometimes
serves TO hide a brass collar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

With all of Augustus honest pride
in its beautiful new church, there is
til t the old white church on State
strrct, 50 long consecrated to noble ser
Ni,,. can no longer be entered as a
place of worship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Bishop Potter was staying with a
friend in country house On Sunday
morning as he passed through the library
lie found small boy curlcd up in bug
chair deeply interested in a book. are
YOU going to church. Tom?" he asked
No" he replied. ''Why, I am" the
bishop said Hub" the boy returned.
That's Your Job"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Mr.. Roosevelt doubtless recognizes
the fact that it is necessary to admit
more states into the Union in order to
be able to give names to the new bat
tleships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

With the waning of the baseball sea :
son interest ccntcrs in that American
leaders. Philadelphia now leads and
declares the p"nnant is hers, but you
cant make Detroit, Chicago or even
Cleveland admit it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
A Warming to WI.

U'ittsburg DiSpatch)
Now we are told that WI Ting Fang
is to be sent back to us to keep
America friendly to China. All right,
But we warn Mr.. WI he had better
bury the boycott on American goods
before sailing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

London letter says: "Vegctarian-
ism Is going to get big boom in this
country in Il week or two. and is likely
to become almost, if not quite, as popu-
lar her. as it has been in the United
States for several years." but we don't
imagine that the Beef Trust will have
to 90 ont of business on that account
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
Russia's Naval Remnants.
Chicago Record-Hcrald)

NhlCaSO KeCOrd- He raIdD
The Russian naval ministry is having
trouble again because of the stranding
of the cars yacht. How would it do
for Russia to sell her remnants and go
out of the navy business altogether?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
Wednesday, Sept. rs, 1907.

An exchange says that Walter Well
man may defend himself when he gets
back by saying his attack of cold feet
was brought on because he got 50 near
tn. north pole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
Entitled to a Rest.

QUESTION TranSCrlpt)
After writing his annual message and
preparing seven comprehensive speech
IS during his vacation. the President
is entitled to 4 brief season Of unin-
tcrrupted sport in the canebrakcs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Augustus quota of 10 boys and girls
to enter various colleges is an unusual
~ large one. They are repre-
sentative young people. and Cony
High school. and the whole city may
VIII be proud of them. not only as stu
dents, but as men and women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Interesting reading that which tells
how the Standard Oil Co. supplied
those independent companies which
most of US thought were struggling
against the trust with the very oil We
wanted to buy of one and not of the
n ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

How Robert Fulton's eyes would have
bulged from his head could he have
seen that magnificent array of steam
vessels in the great marine parade on
Fulton day at the jamestown EXPOSE
tiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Did you notice any particular differ
ence when YOU passed into autumn
weather at 1922 yesterday morning. or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Rumford Falls. which has long been
famous for its huge paper and pulp
mills, has now gone into the pearl
business. two valuable ones having
Just been found in Il brook What
industry will it next add?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
Daily kenAebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
Tho 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, 1907-09-25

The steamer Forest Queen, CAPTAIN
George r. McLain. of the Casco Bay
Steamboat Company. had lively
morning on Monday On the first trip
up from Long Island a man walked
oNerHoard ana the next trip a dog
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

That new weather fOrecaSter at
Greenvi'ie, will probably have enough to
q" next winter to tame tho Maine
climate enough to suit his customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
That Elusive Pennant.

philadelphia Inquirer)
The leading baseball clubs are pretty
we'll satisfied. by this time, that the
pcnnant flies from the top Of u CREASED
pole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

leaped into the harbOr but was rescued
only after the steamer had turned
around and gone back to where he was
swimming in the water The man
walked overheard at ponccS Landing,
Long Island. on the first trip leaving
there at 5.55 O'Clock. He came hurry
ing down the wharf after the gang
plank had been hauled in and in his
hurry and excitement did not notice
that it was not in its usual place and
walked off the pier into the water. He
WAS fished out Il very wet and Gisgrunt-
led human being and Immediately de-
cidcd not to make the trip in the Queen
Notwithstanding his evident previous
anxiety to get aboard of her Luckily
he was neither injured nor drowned,
although he had a narrow escape from
both.
Two young girls from BoothHay had
some exciting experiences in Saith last
week, according to the Anvil. They ar
rived in the city in company with a
Boothbay young man and left shortly
after fer Brunswick, leaving their dress
suit case at Il local shop The young
college town but was to wait and escort
them 10 the boat on their return later
in the day. The girls missed their car
in Brunswick and arrived in Bath TOO
late for the last boat. They locked for
their suit case and found that gone, the
proprietor being of the opinion that
they had come and taken it While he
was in another part Of the shop. For
the night the girls went to Brunswick
and staid with rela returning to
Bath the next morning too late for the
beat home and too late to see
the young man who had shown up with
the suit case. 1t was then a game of
chase in which the young man with
the suit case tried to find the girls and
which was kept up through one chance
or another for two days. Finally the
parties came face to face on the street,
the salt case was recovered, the girls
caught their boat and all returned
to the HarbOr, happy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

The critical illness of Father Wallace
of Lewiston will be sincerely regretted
by thousands of all faiths, admired
respected and beloved as he has long
been.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

y The finding of the body of Amos
Robinson, near Fort Point, closes one
of .the saddest Of the many sad drown
ipgy affairs that have occurred on the
Maine coast. 1t was just II weeks ago
yesterday when the waters of Penob-
scot bay closed over six young lives. all
bright with the hope of early man
hood. One by enc the bodies have
been recovered, until that OF young
Robinson is the last. This sad acct
dent, and that of the two Rowdoin
boys who were drowned near Small
Point, and whose bodies have never
been recovered, make two drowning
tragedies that will always be recalled
with peculiar sadness. If there is
any lesson in these two Occurrt noes, it
safe In both cases good Judgment is
believed to have been exercised by the
young men, but even this
awaited nothing against the odds of an
squat striking their sailing
craft. Although there was no care
lcSSncSS or recklcSSncSS connected with
either occurrence, many people in
Maine and elsewhere who remember
these sad affairs will always have a
fear of trusting them
selves or their loved ones to a small
sailing craft under any condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

The Velvet lot at Old Orchard has
been sold to a syndicate. and upon the
site of the hotel will rise a substantial
business block. The sale was made
through Davis & Harmon. real estate
agents of Old Orchard. and it is ex-
pectcd the work preliminary to the
construction of the new building will
be started the coming week 1t is The
intention of the purchasers to have
everything in readiness for the opening
OF another beach season. The
i"t IN question has depth or
20 feet and fronts on the sea wall 100
feet. The purchase price is said to be
in the neighborhood of S25, 900. and q
bond Of $1,000 has been given covering
q forfeit Of $4,000 to complete the deal.
1t is understood to be the intention of
the builders to convert the proposed
building into a midway
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Work has been begun on what will
be practically fine new thrcc-Story
building by Laconia Lodge. |. q. O. f.,
at tn" corner Of Alfred and Bacon sts.
IN BIid"ford. The lodge has bought
lot adjoining its present building and
VIII erect a brick addition to it, be-
sides changing the front of the old
building. The ground floors will have
ornamental fronts and be let for stores.
while the Odd Fellows will have quar-
tiers above. Something like 10000 will be
spent on the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

To raise $4,000 i'm - DAYS for tho
purchase Of the Rockport opera h use
for Y. Al. c. A. purposes is the task
which the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION Of Rocllport has set itself. It
IS purpoSed to raise this money in sub
scrlptlonS by oct. 2. to be expended.
$1,000 for the purpose of the Rocllport
opera house with all furnishings. the
balance to be used in remodeling the
building and in meeting current ex-
penses until May l, 1908
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

B"wdoin College will open tomorrow,
making the fourth and last of the
Maine colleges to begin its years work
l; is understood that the largest enter
ing class in the history of the old col
lcgc is expected. The football squad
began work over week ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-25

Walter Ray of Hampden. vino Was
shipwrcckcd on the Short Sands in the
gale of 1862. was looking up old ac-
Huaintances at Cape NedGick last week.
Mr. Ray sees many changes during the
past a. years. He says he has been
cold before, but on that November
morning as he chung to the quarter Of
ms stranded vessel constantly Grenched
by tn" lev seas which dcluged the
cruinbllng wreck, he WAS nearer an
icicle than he has been since.