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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Babctte.

The stars hcsprnlllc the SKIES. FabFtte
The blossoms are wet with the dew
Eut tie Stars ne'cr CLEAN with your eyes
Eahcttc.
And tho dew of your lips 1 shall not for
get
Tie rcd. red lips of you
I.Ihcttc.
The soft, rcd lips of YOU,
Tho ghOetlv r|Se droops it's head Babette
The night las Il million ewes
B't give nic The rose that is red Babrtte
For its crimson flush shall not forget
Til rose life wants and dies,
Rahctte.
Til rose life wancs and dies,
The dusk of the night is sweet Eabctte,
AND the drcariS in the twilight fair
iiut Swc't"r tie night when we meet.
Babcttc
Ard tie Twilight dreams 7 shall not forget
With rose in your dusky hair.
Babcttn.
With rose in your dusly hair,
milwaukee, Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Hiqh Finance.

81 have bookkeeper in my Office wno
is evidently destined to be one of or.
future CAPTAINS of finance, all right" a
broker remarked the other day. HE is a
good clerk. but of late he has been late
several times. and / had to call him
down" gE
"'You have been late three times al
ready this week. I said What is the
Notwithstanding yourseif?
"'No, sir. and | am very sorry. he an
swered. L will try not to let it happen
az: in. It has been due to the fact that
l have been walking to the Office instead
of riding. -
- Think the exercise does you good" I
asked hin.
mo, sir; rather a matter of economy.
lie explained. Even small SUMS count to
nc, YOU see, and / have already saved
enough to have ny shoes rescled.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

of the Abbotts And here VIII be the
personal souvenirs of the father OF Rev
Lyman and Dr.. Edward Abbott, jacob
Abbott CD, the author, instructor and
good man. The room VIII be an inter-
cstin", instructive and touching me-
mortal to a family whicl is IN ornament
and a bcncfs,rtnr to all connected with
it, and IL favoritc place of resort Tor the
visitor who comes to BoWdoin college To
learn not only what it is doing for
young iEcn today, but what it has done
for young men in the past. These me-
MORALS are to a college its greatest
pride ana chrfcst pleasure. They
speak Of the loving Kindness OF its
graduates for their Alma Mater, and
also OF the work which the college Is
accomplishing. y college cannot have
too many such memorials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

The Journal has never found that
II could build itself UP Ivy undertaking
IL tear others down. 1t has enjoyed a
constant and substantial growth which
NaS never more rapid or OF 4 healthier
character than at the present time.
II our contemporaries are enjoying
business prosperity we are glad of IL.
We may differ from some Of them in
our vicws-poltical and otherwise; but
as business institutions we have no
stones To throw at them. We have no
hcartburningS over the prosperity of
others. and we should rather at all
times extend a helping hand to any one
Of our contemporaries than to show
towards them the spleen that is born
of narrow and jealous spirit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Reflections Of a Bachelor.

man with big red automobile is al
most as stuck ur as woman with ne"
hat.
When woman finds a pocketbook it IS
terrible hard for, her to understand why 1t
dld not he!ong to ner originally.
II er" is nothing makes woman more
indignant with man than for him to be
ablr to worry about business when the
tahy has new tooth
When ycu are taking a girl home at
night II Is ve"y intelligent of her to
crr's over to the dark side of the street
Wltinrt your saving anything about it.
man considers that he gets along well
with his wife when she will let him come
horc Late one night in the year without
sending for her mother to protect her for
the next sly months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

A unique feature of the Old Home
season is the celebration Of an Ohio
day by- the little town OF Rutland.
Mass. The special right OF Rutland u
celebrate such a day lies in the fact
that il was the home CT Gen. RUFUS
Putnam who was the leader OF that
band Of New Englanders who went
westward 12o years ago and founded
Ohio. The Ohio company was organ
lied in Boston, but the Rutland man was
the leader of this memorable trek TO
the Northwest Territory. out of which
were cut the States of Ohio. indiana,
Illinois. Michigan and Wisconsin: and
whittier he decided to go the Others
follow ed. This was the beginning al
that steady migration from New Eng
land "a the West whith has not yr;
ceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

tn" United States inspectors are re
ported to be making matters interest
ing for motor boat owners by enforcing
the government regulations in and
around New York. If they do their
work Thoroughly we shall scarcely ex-
pect them to reach Maine for a year
or tw" longer. There are some of
the government regulations that were
never int, nded to apply to small motor
boatS-and as a matter of fairness
should not apply to them. Congress
will probably be asked to make some
of this class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
He Knew.

a married woman owned a pet dog OF
a particularly vicious temper. 1t had
even bitten her husband on moro than one
occasion At last, however, the dog dis
The husband offered d reward of .
pounds for the dogs return. His friends
Il thought" said friend to him, that
Won hated that deg?
do" the mar admitted.
why thcr. do you offer such largo
reward for his :ctnrn?"
.I:ut vou'rc FOOLISH" said the other
such 4 large reward will be sure t.
bring ii back"
"No said the man witt, a knowing
smile. You see. ! happen TO have learn
ed it's dead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

Rear Admiral Davis, who went on the
retired list Yesterday by reaching the
age limit, is the officer who figured
prominently in that Jamaica affair when
Governor Swcttersham's exhibition of
ingratitud" and bad manners made the
world unanimously vote him an ass.
Admiral Davis is II native of MasSa Gnu
sets and his term of service covering
A. years. is one of distinction and credit
him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

When the reporter visited the home
that nervous proStration had ovcrtaken
tho man who imposed that fine Of
81. ,nod he found the judge eating
boiled cabbage and fried chicken. and
planning on a fishing trip a. soon as
the meal was completed From the
evidence ut hand the reporter decided
that the judges nervous system was
in fair working order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
A BaffIed Plot.

George wanted to max" 1t disagreeaole
for tho unpopular aunt who was coming
to visit them. and hired & hand organ
man to play in front Of the house all tho
aftt rnoon on the day she arrived When
he came home at night his wife net hiru
at the door.
George. there was Il hand organ man
p;aying in front of the house all the af-
tcrrcon. tried to drive him away and
lie wouldn't 60 It was really dreadful.
George chuckled.
"And how did auntie like it,"
"Auntic' why. she couldn't hear
sound. Sizes grown awfully deaf you
know cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

There is nothing bashful about those
western cities. especially in their popu-
Iation claims. Kansas City. for in
stance claims a population Of 100000.
which if true. would show a marvellous
stride in the interval since the census
of 1900, when its number of inhabi-
is a great difference between the esti-
mate Of a city directory and the official
report of the census-taker. The eSti-
mate even exceeds that of Los Angeles.
which in 1900 had population of 102.-
$40. and now claims 245.000. No doubt
both cities are growing fast, but they
are likely TO get severe shock when
the next census is taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
"Hanued" and Hunu."

Perh:ps the bible has had an influence
in prcvcntin- many people from dis
tincuislrin- between the uses of hanged"
and hung" saws Il London writer. They
hanged" Hannah hut the Jews IL cap
tivty also hanged" their larps upon tho
willo ye." and IN the New Testament We
read 1T Wrrc better for him that a mill
store were hanged about lis neck" If
'hanGed" was correct in either sense in
the 1aNS Of tho authorized version, those
who are not StrOnL upon Granp ar may
H.. Srt'pcOnSCin1:sly induced to- believe that
hing" is correct iu both senses now.
TN j." BANGED never appears as Il II
he hung"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
The Paw of the Soldier.

The pay of the private soldier in the
regular army s13 a month, does not
look very large. On the contrary IL
looks pretty small in these prosperous
times and it is not difficult to believe
the assertion of the army officers mat
the meagerness of pay is making II
harder ard harder to get the right hiiiu
Of enlstments in times of peace. Iheie
are other factors, as the advocates Vi
the canteen tell. us. but the small pay
is q very prominent one, and doubtless
Congress will be asked at the coi'iiis
session to make the pay larger. II -
a reasonable request and will propaplS
ha ,r,nted But there is at least one
old soldier who served long as d pri-
,ate in the regular army who takes
rosv y;ew of the present pay. lie
writes as follows for the Philadelphia
Record:
..rh;rteen dollars a month, to look at
- seams like meager pay. SO 1t IS,
leaving the allowances out OF the ques-
ton. but. including them, it is greater
than the average laborer in the United
S,ates receives per month. 1t sums up
this way: Pay, SIS; board. fuel. hous-
ing. s26; clothing. IS; medical attend
ance. 50; transportation, s., making a
total of s55 per month. l am now past
military age, but if younger l should
t,ko the United States army to save
money in preference to any business IN
civil life | know from experience q
man can save from $500 to $4,000 in
Gvo-vear term of service if he wants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Sieeplessness.

You can't sleep in the calmest ana
stillest night, If your stomach is weak.
circulation poor, and digestion bad.
hoods. Sarsaparilla strengthens trs
stomach. improves the circulation, cr
fects digestion, and brings about th''
condition in which sleep is regular ana
refreshing.
1t does not do this In day, but u
does it has done 1t In thousands q
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
The Shores Of Signing.

| reach the shores of signing,
[ fllter in the strife:
oh, dear lips seek me diving,
And kiss me back to life.
Oh, let the dark be riven,
Whose shadow dims my brow!
Let thy dear eyes. like heaven,
Shine as my morning now.
Then shall the bells be ringing
Rest for the souls that roam,
And the solemn seas he singing
Where the storm-tosSed ships SAIL home!
Frank l.. Stanton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

"Gwacious." exclaimed the first molly
coddc in the sapphire hosiery Harold
ffatjhand is getting veal desperate, on
my word"
'What has the deah lad been doing
nov r. asked the second mollycoddle in
the veimcIth-colored shirt. ALLOWING
his chauffeur to he fined for speeding2s
ON. no. Although there lisa law
against making cigarettes, Harold rolls
enc openly and darcs the policeman TO
arrest niri.''- Chicago News. SO .sAsF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
LincoIn's Last Law Case.

lincoln tried his last case in Chicago
1t was the case of Jones versus Johnson
in Arril and May. 1870, in the United
states circuit court before Jnuee Drum
Of very great value. the accretion on the
shor Of Lake Michigan. During the trial
!r1%r DrumnonG and all the counsel on
both sides. including Lincoln. dined to-
SetlIer at the house of Isaac y. Arnold
At TIE conclu sion of the dinner this
t."st was proposed May Illinois fur
nish he next pr Sidont Of the United
States It was drunk with great en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Thursday, August %, 1907.

1t is pleasing to know that there is
t" be no cessation in the work upon
the Panama canal which has been
making such satisfactory progress for
some months past as to disarm all
criticism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

The Vego tartan Magazine of Chicago
thinks that inasmuch as Senator La
Toilette of Wisconsin is q vegetarian,
support him for the Presidency. IN
d"ubtedIy any one of his competitors
would chccrfully agree to this if he
could be assured of the support of the
meat eaters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

The railroad line to Mecca is being
built by Turkish soldiers, under the
supervision of German civil engi-
neer, and the cost is being betrayed, III
part, by Moslems in all parts of the
world who make voluntary contribu-
tons. The remainder Of the expense
is covered by special taxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

of" declared Senator Tillman of
South Carolina in a recent speech,
"things keep on at the present rate,
Missouri, kentucky and Maryland will
Le reliably Republican within the next
fifteen years" They will indeed, and
the general opinion seems to be that
this permanent change in all three o.
them will be due in 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

The warfare against automobiles at
Bar Harbor has reached such a degree
of warmth that one summer visitor
gOr Commercial demonstrating that in
1870 providing autos are admitted with
IN The sacred limits of the resort the
MI Deserted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Too Eastidious,

NO, Godfrey" protested the beautiful
girl you mustn't do that. l haveznever
allowed young man to put his arm
around my waist gt
~ hat being the case. Gwendolen." b.
answered. sadly. but with inexorable firm.
ness. you will have to take your head OFT
my shoulder. "-C'hicaco Tribune. s,y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

Although the English law has been
changed, after generations of strenu-
Gus effort, 50 that a man may legally
marry his deceased wifc's sister in that
country, the Corollary of the law for
bidding such a marriage still remains
in force. That is. i woman is still for
hidden to marry her deceased hus-
bands brother. Both Of these prohibi-
tion@ wcr" in the ancient LcviticaI code
which Henry VIII. in order to find a
legal excuse for divorCing Catherine.
made part Of English law. Cases of
II woman marrying the brother Of her
dead husband seem not to have been
common in England. or at any rate
there has been no agitation for the
repeal IF the law forbidding such mar
ria ges as compared with the agitation
for the repeal of the law which pre-
vented Englishmcn from marrying the
sister Of their deceased wife. But il
Parliament has repealed one law it GER
tainly should repeal the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

The members Of the family Of the
late Thomas r. Stillnan. Of New York.
have presented to IisieuN; France. an
addition to a local hospital where acct
Gert cases. especially automobile cases.
are t" he treated. The gift is made in
the memory of Thomas f. Stil0lan, who
died in the hospital a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

Iowa, recently tarred and feathered six
town drunkards. With these horrible
examples" before them it is safe to
assume that less hopeless cases has
tened to reform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

Ben Tillman expresses the opinion
that the North has no great Democrats
outside of Bryan. Still the Democracy
will never run shy of presidential tim
Der so long as the South has Tilman,
Nardaman, and Jeff Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

The speakers at the meetings of the
American Bar association agree that
the constitution Of the United States
cannot be broken. but they differ as
to how great a degree of bending it will
stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
A Great Help.

Mrs Sm:th-Yes, my little five-year-old
girl is a great help to nay housekeeping
Mrs Raudall-Why, what can such a
child do to help.
Mrs. Smiths Size goes down and tells the
cook for me whenever were going to
have company. Bazaar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

An Arkansas preacher predicts that
the END of the world will come August
81. OF course most people will treat
such a prophecy in Il very tlippant
spirit and probably that is the best
way But how different things would
be done in the next few days if every
Arkansas mans prediction,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Worth $40.

Excited Customer-I.o you mean to say
that this check is worthless?
Bank Clerk-Not exactly. II seems to
have Ieen worth $40 to the man Hho gave
it to yoII.-Clev Gland neader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Daily ksnnsbse Journal
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 communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLElGH & FLYNT, Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
A Walking Delegate.

Seems to me King Edward is doing
lot of running around among European
nations this summer"
yes. Wonder if he isn't the walking
delegate of the Monarchs Union?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Disarmament.

John what is this disarmament talk
about?
1T is n movement to prevent pretty
girls wearing pins in their belts. '-Hous-
ton Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
The Difference.

What" quaried the young man, lis the
difference between white lies and black
lies"
~ bite lies" answered the home grown
philosopher ARE the kind tell: black
lies are the kind we hear.' Chicago
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Little Of Everything
Poor Thing.

She never vcntlred out to sea
Because she feared to drown:
Sn. dreaded crowds ard therefore she
Would rot reside in town.
she never rode upon train,
TIE engines went too fast:
She hid beneath her counterpart"
When storms went roaring past.
One night while stealing through a hall
Afraid to draw Ter breath.
she threw her shadow on tie wall
And scared herself to death.
Chicago Record-iIerald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
At the Ball Game.

Fannv-I think Slabber is perfectly
grand as q pitcher. but | can't see why
he ever married such hOmely girl
Fred-Don't know. unless he was struck
on her curves.--Kansas City Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

The crew is useful in killing mice,
snakes, lizards and frogs and Is splen-
did scavengcr tie is quite wary, will al
ways flee from man with gun. but
pays little attention to the ordinary
pedestrian. These birds are Sregarious In
their habits and make their large. untidy
nests at tie tops of trees. They come In
fiOCks to the sleeping grove, sit around
on the ground, and when all are as,
ser,bled they rise simultaneously aud
scramble for nests. Crows mate for life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

Dvsnepsia is our national ailment Bur-
dock Blood Bitters is The national cure for
1t. 1t Strengthens stomach membranes
promotes flow of digestive juices, purifies
the blood, builds you up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
His Qualifications

knicknr- The President Thinks he I'M
derstardS all about business.
Brckcr-Much as a bachelor knows the
hest way TO bring up children.-New York
Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Talk.

Hc-Do YOU believe the language of love
is "A kiss?
She-Yes. Let's talk-Town Topics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
Scattered.

Gee hut feel scattered"
"N hats the natter"
"I'octnr SAYS I'll have 10 go to Arizons
for INV lungs" -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

The pine tree blight which scent
lists are investigating has no reference
to the tail end team in the Maine
league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

The annual tennis tournament for
the championship Of Maine will be held
on the grounds of the Portland Coun-
try club, Sept. 4. 5. 6 and Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

ANY skin itching is a tenlpar-tnstor. The
more You scratch the worse it itches.
Doan's Ointment cures piles. ecZema-any
skin itching. At all drug stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

A sign of fall is that group of boys
kicking football out in the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

Those pharmacy examinations are
pretty stiff. Out Of 81 candidates be-
fore the state board at its August
session only four passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

II have been somewhat costivn. but
Deans Rn"uletse gave Just the results
desired. they act mildly and regulate
the bowels perfectly. George B. Krause.
soc Walnut Ave, Altoona. Pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

One cider mill is reported to nave
started up. but that Is forcing the sea-
son little. October is the new cider
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29
The Summer Exodus is at Hand,

At this season of the Summc" it is the
customary thing to remind the summer
visitors to Maine that september and
October are the most glorious months
Of the year here and that they will
make the mistake of tlIcir lives if they
The assertion is true enough and the
invitation is of course extended in a
purely altruistic spirit. but relatively
few of the visitors are induced to linger
after The end Of August. The cooler
weather. the opening of the schools
and the demands Of business are prom
bly, bring a turning of the tide of travel
at about this time. Some who are
and they always bear cheerful witness
10 tn" truth Of our claims regarding
the charms and delights of the carly
falI in Maine. and then a little later
The great multitude Of summer visitors
from out Of the State, who have
swarnIcd the shore and inland resorts
since June. hurries homeward with the
coming of September. They go with
reluctance. but they have to go. and
their departure is misfortune for All
concerned. This is the last big week Of
| Names summer b,Isin, - and with
| next week comes the exodus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

Only three days more before Sop
temher brings the oyster h1rk int"
style.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

\ specific for pain-Dr. Thomas Fc-
lnCtrir oil. strongest. cheapest IMMINENT
.ver d".ised. \ household remedy In
America for . years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

Lewiston hopes for this kind of
weather next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-29

There are likely to be four Maine
boys with the Boston Americans next
year. Parent, who has been star
of the team for several years, and
Lord, Chadbournc and Carrigan who
have been reserved