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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

Congressman Burleigh who has been
in Boston the past week will doubtless
be very much interested upon his re-
turn to read of n new political al
lance" which has been cooked up for
him during his absence by an enter
prising newspaper correspondent. Such
"hrain storms" among space writer's
must be expected about this season of
the year when real news is scare, nor
should the correspondents be too Sc
verely blamed at such times if they
yield to the temptation to draw upon
their imaginations. The gilded dream
in question. however. was not wholly
in vain since it supplied the Water
Vile Sentinel with the text for half
column editorial. ! haTtFJ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
A River That Eats Between Meals.

The Missouri river is the nungriest riv-
or ever created. 1t is eating ali the tim :
eating yellow clay banks and cornfeldS.
SO acre. at a Inouthfu: winding up its
banquet with a truck garden and pick
ing its teeth with IN, timbcrS of a big
rod barn. It's yearly menu is 10000 acres
pf good, rich farming land. several mi.S
of railroad. a few hundred houses. 4 for
est or two. and rnCounIed miles of sand
bars.-Georee Fitch i'll the American
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
A Grewsome Dialogue.

most hlcodthirsty drama was being
performed. The father of the leading
woman came as usual to the stage door
and asked the doorkeeper:
HAS my daughter gone YETI"
NO, she is still on the stage; she will
not die for some minutes
''Will You be kind enough 10 tell her as
soon as She is dead that l am waiting for
her ut the theatre cafc?''-ln Motto per
Ridere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

1.-THE only hope of the Republican
success in Maine in 1905" says the
Waterville Sentinel, Lies in Demo
cratic diSsension." Already chasing
rainboWS and the election sixteen
months IN the future.-Portland Press.
We should not begrudge our Water
vile contemporary the pleasure Of hav-
ing a premature laugh now and then
when we remember that it is the only
kind it has ever been permitted to en-
Joy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

Montana ranchman predicts That
the world is coming to an end May IS,
and has sold out all his worldly pos
sessions. He should. however, make
sure that there are no spikcd-tooth
harrC%s beneath him when he leaps
forth in his ascension robes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Epitaph.

The following is taken from n head
board at a grave in Sparta Diggings
Cal:
In memory ov
John Smith. who met
wierlept death neer this SPOT,
Is hundred and 40 too He was shot
by his own pisti.l:
1t was not one of the Jew kind,
but Il old fashioned
brass barrel. and OF suCli is the
Kingdom of Heaven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Lying About the President.
cortland Press.

(POrIIand PreSS.)
president Roosevelt says that Meyer
and Haywood should be put out Of the
way, way, which means executing them y
These were the words OF Luella
A Twning of Denver, one of the
speakers at the Boston Moyer and
Haywood demonstration. DebS mada
the same assertion in an in
fiammatory article filling half a dozen
newspaper columns. Why don't these.
people read the Presidents letter before
they attempt to discuss it? lie never
said any such thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

The New York city bureau of weights
and measures reports that though its
agents are continually finding scales
out of balance. they always vary in
| favor of the seller. About seven cases
Of unbalanced scales are found each
, day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Reflections.

A man who likes to kiss his wifc's rel
atives would be very successful on the
stage.
A man is terrible smart to have rs big
a bank balance as he wants people to be-
lievc he has.
Most of the money a man could save If
he had no bad habits wouldn't be any
fun to him if he didn't have them.
A woman has a real good time at some
of the mean things she can say about it.
New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

Mcclellan and Murphy are alleged to
have made up in New York but
make little disguise of the fact that
each found the dose a trife more
bitter than he could swallow without a
Wry face.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
LIGHT AND AIRY.
In the Spring.

To ResS l got urOn my kuc2s-
Twas spring;
My diaphragm i'll one big sneeZe
Took wing.
From my sails it seemed to take
The wind,
As BcS; cried: For goodness sake"
And grinned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Too Much of a Good Thino.

you're not 50 strict with that young.
ster of yours as yol used 10 De- said
Poplev'S friend.
no; for economys sake I'm not" re-
piled IOplcy. "EverE month !, used to
have to buy myself q now pair y: slip
perS and him Il rev pair of pants"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Maine Gossip
A Wayside Song.

Winters jes' the same May
Ii you're happy on the way
You that love the roses so,
Find EN- dreamin' meath the SnuW!
Stars shine in q sky O. gray
If you're happy on the way
When Yer troubles come in View,
Count up all Yer pleaSin'S, too.
Ii YOU strike a balance sheet,
In the bitter thrre'll be sweet.
Signs brother to hOoray:-
Let's be happy on the way"
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

Ambassador Bryce says this country
needs poets. AS a matter of fact the
woods are fun of them but they are too
busy IN more lucrative pursuits to daily
with the muse. Still there is Ella
Wheeler Wilcox
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Backward Buffalo.

washington PoSt)
The Syracuse Herald says il took a
stranger eight hours to get a $1,000 BIZ!
changed in Buffalo. In syracuse, no
doubt he could have Obtained the change
at any corner drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
In Arkansas.

The train was just disappearing around
a curve as the drummer reached the
derot.
Say" he qucrried of the station agent.
how did that train happen 10 be ahead
OF tme?'
1T wasn't" explained tie agent. That
was yesterdays train"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

Champ Clark is said to be willing to
take the Democratic Presidential NOM
inatiOn in case no one else wants il.
The chances are that a far less able
man will be found for the sacrifice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
What Won the Prize,

(Pittsburg ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Perhaps the first prize winner of tha
Carnegie art exhibit took the honurS be-
cause it 80 nearly realizes mammals adj
vice il thu familiar rhyme to hang thn
garments IN IA hickory limb and stay on
the bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Rid of Him.

Miss Koy-Yes, I accepted Percy We're
last night.
Miss enthusiastically? I'm - glad
Miss Koy-Eeany? He used to call on
YOU didn't ne?
Miss Chcllus-Yes. and now OF course.
he won't bother me any more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Congratulations.

congratulate YOU.
Mugeins-What for?
Huggins-Why. l wills told that you had
married Mss Goodwin during my absence
from the city.
Muggirs-You have been misinforned.
Hugcins-So? Then I'll hunt up Miss
Goodwin and congratulate her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

There are gathering Indications that
Henry Watterson is gradually sliding
out Of his uneasy seat on the Bryan
band wagon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Pride and Poverty.

'T'd ne ashamed TO go around begging.
said the prosperous citizen.
Take. all kinds Wv people [ make q
world" rejoiEed the hobo. Here you is
too proud t beg, an I'm too proud t
work"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Survives a Landslide.

Rostcu Advert SER
A California mining foreman was car
ricd 500 feet in Il landslide and Mas
comparatively unhurt. Don't know his
politics. bl.t he would make coed Demo-
cratic candidate tor the presidency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Retains Sole Possession.
NJilu,1,l,an Santincl)

(NIlIWaIkor SentlnCI.D
AT al events, Mr.. Bryan. who accuses
Mr.. Roost welt of stealing his idea, mus;
admit that the President respects his
rights Cf property in free sil"crism his
main and distinctive idea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
New Works. Good Lead.

Chicago Cnronicie)
New York is setting CAicagu an excel
lent example i'll crusade which ii is
ms king against tie carrying OF concealed
" eaprns. In all 2l5 man have beca
locked up for this offerse during the last
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Just a Gentleman.

You don't mean to say" said Pepprey.
that You absolutely do nothing
"Aw." replied Choly. YEARLY. II don't
even do that. My man attends to eV'ry-
thing, you kTow.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Thursday, May 9, 1907.

The cold weather will at least tend to
restrain the idiot who rocks the boat
from entering upon his career of
slaughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

Mr.. Bryan does not hesitate to make
it known that he does not fear any
conspiracy that may be formed against
him Why should he? His record is
proof of the fact that he has never lost
anything through them in times past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
A Pure Tradition.


(ClicagC Rccovd-Tcrald)
The fact that the governor OF North
Carolina and the governor OF South Caro-
lima are both teatotalers merely empha-
sizes that traditional remark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
A Good Letting Alone Wouldn't Hurt.


Tic display of tinery in the windows Of
many girls, according to Chicago women.
Why not pass Il law compelling them 10
Wear binders when walking in State
Snpct?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
No Cal! to Celebrate.

(Chicago NeWS.)
Friends of good government are not
throwing up their hats because T1mmany
and MaVor Mcclellan have agreed to play
the l:On and the lamb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
The Scribe Can Now Rubber.

PlineVille tOreO RaVicw.l
Tho Review office mad its windows
washed Yesterday. This is the frs, time
such an operation has taken i,i.lrc since
1875 and the editor is now able to 81. in
tie office chair and see clear ..crjss tho
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Excepting Mr.. Foraker.

Washington Fost)
Everybody" says the Wichita I\anS.)
Eagle, lis for Taft because everybody
else is" Strange that Mr.. Foraker can
not look at it in that light. isn't il?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will BE- taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
5ected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

No evidences of a serious financial
stringency at the University of Maine
when the students can raise over $1,000
at mass meeting for the support of a
single branch of spring athletics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09
Hero w orship.
CNau Yorly Sim \

Mr.. Bryan ana defeat are insoparable.
1t would seem that the D"m"c Gratis had
sacrificed enough To that idol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

Mr.. Edwin Arlington Robinson, our
Maine poet whose verse has been 50
highly praised by President Roosevelt,
makes his first appearance in The At
lantic Monthly for May, with poem
entitled Calverly's. Mr.. Robinson is a
native of Gardiner, has published two
volumes of verse-"The Children of the
Night ana Captain Craig'-and has
also had some poems published in The
Outlook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

The Sons of the American Revolution
in Maine are looking for boulder
which will be suitable for a monument
TO be placed at Valley Forge. Pa, to
perpetuate the last resting place of the
Maine soldiers who fell in that memo
rable battle, and to this end they ask
the assistance of all Maine people
periodically inclined in their search for
suitable stone. A large symmetrical
boulder is the ono that is desired. 1t
must be of granite, about nine or ten
feet in breadth, seven or eight feet in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

The annual convention of the
Somerset teachers and superintendent
will be held at Fairfield. May 23d. and
24th. with Il public meeting Friday
evening. to be addressed by Prof
Roberts Of Colby, Hon w. w. Stetson,
and Others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

The 25th annual convention of the
Woman's State Relief Corps of Maine
will be held at Bangor. June 1918,
with headquarters at the Bangor
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

Livermorc Falls as well as Saco will
dedicate a soldiers monument on
Memorial Day. The monument will be
presented by Hon. Edwin Riley and
will be located near the new Methodist
church ut the junction Of Church with
Knapp street. This monument is a
parapet gun or cannon that saw
service in the Civil war, mounted on a
fine granite base. appropriately in
scribed and beautifully proportional.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-09

The friends of Good Will remember
that the dedication of the Carnegie
Library building at Good Will Farm
was announced to take place IN
January. a few days before the date
fixed for the service it was learned
that as some of the furniture had not
arrived and could not be placed in
position in time the building could not
be accepted by the architect An
nouncements We're made that the
dedicatory service was indefinitely
postponed. The library building will
be dedicated Wednesday morning, May
29th, at 1890 O'Clock. The address
will be delivered by Prof. II. L. Chap
man. of Bowdnin College. The music
will be furnished by scholars of the
Good Will schools. The public are
cordially invited
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-02
Pleasing Exhibit.

Fl. W. Pardue, the enterprising gro
Ger, has way of knowing how to
please the people. He is exclusive
agent here for the celebrated Ferndell
preparations, and Saturday all day,
will give an illustrated demonstration
of the good quality of the goods, The
exhibit will be conducted by Mrs. M.
Stern, of Chicago. She has been with
the company for many years and is
thoroughly competent to prepare fooG
fit for a connoisseuer. The ladies are
urged to be present during the day
and see how easy delicious meal car
be prepared with Ferndell foods whel
company comes home with the "olC
man" Unexpectedly. Mr. Pardue car
ries a complete line of the goods ant
all conform to the requirements of tn
State and Natural pure food laws
Don't forget to drop in during the da.
Saturday and enjoy the good thing
Mrs. Stern will take pleasure in pre-
pairing for you.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-02
KNIGHTS of PYthias Entertain.

Last Friday evening john Sewer
Logde No. SO X. of P. held an open ses-
sion and entertained a number of invit-
ed guests. The coy hall was filled with
the members and their friends and a
pleasant evening was spent, The ad-
dress of welcome was made by that
prince of good fellows, Col. Henry De-
Almond and Maj. G, 7. Lee gave an
interesting illustrated lecture on Pyth-
ianism. Geo, E. Burbage made short
talk on the objects of the order. After
refreshments were served all went ovel
to Fulton's Fairyland and spent few
quiet minutes enjoying the moving
pictures.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-02
Fire Marshall System,

Insurance commissioner Folk is pre-.
pairing for the Inauguration of the fire
marshal system by gathering informa-
ton from the commissioners of other
states in which the system is employ
ed. Circular letters will be sent out in
the next few days calling the attention
of the sheriffs to the provisions of the
law, and later they will be supplied
with blank forms for reports and in
structions to be followed in the in
spection of fires.
The act constitutes the insurance
commissioner the head of the system.
He is empowered to further the inves.
legations Of fires upon which reports of
an unsatisfactory character are made.
Under the law every fire will be inves-
tigated, even where there is no ground
for suspicion. This will be done by
the sheriffs, ard if, after an investiga.
ton, there is cause to doubt the origin
of the fire, the commissioners will take
charge and direct further investjga-
ton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-02
Carter BUYS Coal Land.

Geo. L. Carter representing the
Clinchfield corporation has recently
bought boundary of fine coal land on
Dumps Creek in Russell county. The
consideration was $125,0O0. The boun-
Diary comprises about 1900 acres in fee
and. 900 more of mineral right includ-
ing sixty foot railroad right of way
eight miles long, extending from the
n & W. railroad at Kiser iuto the land,
This purchase rounds out the purchas
ing company's boundary in that sec
ton. The land carries two coal seams
of from Z to 0 feet in thickness above
water level and is easily accessible. :
Big Stone Gap Post.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-02
Clifford Burchfeld Injured

Thursday evening Clifford Burch-
field, a flagman on the Southern, met
with a painfuI accident that cost him
an arm. He had set a brake on coal
car and had it tight and while strain
ing to make'ita little tighter the brake
at the other end of the car gave way
and he was hurled onto the track in
front of the car. In getting out of the
track his left arm was caught beneath
the wheel and crushed off at the elbow
DR.. d. s. Miller dressed the injured
member and the young man was taker
to home of his brothery yardmastel
Burchfeld, where he is doing as vel
as could be expected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-02
City Church Directory
THE PUBLIC ALWAYS WELCOME

wirst Baptist Church, Main Street. Rev.
w. James Robinson, Pastor; Pastorlum, III
Harris Avenue. Sunday School 9;l5 u; m
Preaching -l0:30 u. m. and 1880 p m Is. Y. T.
u, $3.50 D. m; Prayer Meeting-W Wednesday,
7;31 p. m.
Christian Churchill Main Street, Rev. J.
Lem KeeVil Pastor; Residence. wv BuHalo
street. Bible Schools a. m; Communion and
Sermon-l0:30 IL. m; Y p 5, G, E.--b:3O p; m, ;
Proaching-7:30 p m; Prayer Meeting We'd
neSday, 7:3O p. M
S.. Johns Church (EpiscopaU -Roan Street
an MYRTLE Avenue. Rector Rev. w. Ii. Us
borne. Frdly. p m.-Lttany and Drlet ad-
dress; 7,30 p. m, choir practice; SUNDAY loD
In Lent $50 a. M early communion; Vl5 a. m
Su ldhy-school 1879 d, m'i morning prayer
AMI sermon.
First Methodist Episcopal Church-Gorner OF
Main and Roam Streets KEY. A. ). Beaman'
Pastor: Parsonage 100 ) Roan Street. Sunday
School-g a. m; Preaching 1880 a M; Up
worth League-6:30 p M; Preaceing-'!do p
IN Prayer Meeting-W Wednesday, 1880 p IN,
Market Street NJ. Church South-Rcv. M.
p Carrico, ID. D., Pastor; Parsonage. Corner
NJ rI;et and Roam Streets Preaching lO:3O a.
M and 7:30 D. m; Sunday School 9 u. m: Ep-
worth League meets a. minutes before evening
pra 4ching; Prayer Meeting-We Wednesday, I;3O
p. IN
First Presbyterian Church-Corner Main and
Hu nboldt Streets. Rev, j. EdmundS Brown
Pastor; Manse 116 Watauga Avenue SUNDAY
SehoJl-q:i5a Il. m; Preaching--lO:3O a. IN and
f:Slp m C. e. $40 p. IN; Prayer Meeting
W Tuesday, 1880 p, m,
Wltauga Avenue Presbyterian Chureh-Rey
der. A. Moore, Pastor Manse, sos Watauga
Avenue. Sunday SChoOl-9.2O a. m; preaching
-l1:t5a.m.; c. f. --6:45 p. m: Song Service
AMI 5ermon-7:30 p, IN; Prayer Meeting Wed
ne day 7;S0 p. III.
United Brethren in Christ-Church and Par
sonage corner Roam Street and Watauga Ave,
nun Rev. G. w Nrnold, Pastor. Sunday School
n Il. m; Preaching l0:l5 Il. III. and 7:30 p M
Y. +. S. C. ESQ p. m. Prayer and Blblt
Stuly-W Wednesday, 7;30 p. m
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-02
]. NJ. DAVIDSON.

A Prominent Johnson City Merchant Here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Davisdon, of
Johnson City, are spending the day in
Bristol, both on business and pleasure.
Mr.. Davidson is prominent merchant
at that place, operating two stores, one
at the Embreeville 10y" and the other
in johnson City proper. Hehas been
resident of that place since Decem.
Der 21st, last.
Mr.. Davidson is a native of Scott
county, Virginia, having been raised
at Or near Gate City. Before going to
johnson City he conducted a general
merchandise business at Norton, Va.
Bristol News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-02
Hotel Planters Again Omen.

The Planters Hotel has emerged
from the recent fire very much improv
ed and is again open for business. Al
traces of the fire have been removed
by careful artisans and the new Plant
er's is great improvement over the
old. Many new baths, toilets and Law
atories have been put in on each fool
and everything possible done to make
it convenient for the public. Min,
Host Mckee will see to it that the ia
BILE is constantly supplied with the del
icacies as we'll as the substantials O
life, and that they are prepared in
palatable manner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-05-02
Biz Contract Let.

The South and Western officials
have closed contract with the McAr-
thur Construction Company for the
construction of the road bed from AL
tapass, N. Q. to Marion, a distance of
30 miles. This is the heaviest piece Of
work on the line, will have IS tunnels
besides leveling number of smaller
ranges and will cost in the neighbor
hood of 800, 900.