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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

1t is now thought that the state
rights dogma which fioated in and out
of North Carolina last week is the
ghost of one that did business for a
brief but stormy period in South Caro-
lima some GO years ago. If SO. it has
taken it n long time to get across the
line The relations of the Carolnas
are currently rcputed to be much
closer in other respects
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
dissatisfied Needs.
Zion's AdvOcate.)

A minister in New England state,
not Misunderstanding his salary too
small for his needs or his liking. ap-
peals through the daily papers to the
public to give him horse and wagon
by which to exc out his livelihood
We take this opportunity to say that
editors have unsatisfied needs. also
and to request some generous friend,
or friends, to send an automobile to
this Office at the earliest convenient
date Style of 1907 preferred N. r.
Don't forget to send a good supply OF
gasoline
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Colonel Wattcrson solmenly declares
that the Democratic party cannot sur
vive another defeat. but the Colonel
must have been feeling a trfle pessi-
mistie when he expressed this opinion.
His long political experience must have
convinced him that defeat is the nor
NAL condition of the Democratic party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

The Hague is reported to have adopt
ell signal to protect buildings in a
town that is being bombarded. Still
we imagine that most people subject
ed to that kind of a menace would pre-
fer a cave in a convenient side hill.
There arc some old-fashioned things
that it is difficult to improve upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Every day has it's grief and joy,
mixed by the eternal Chemist of ma
ture.-Baltimore American.
1t Is better, however, to have 1t
mixed by nature than by bartender.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

The TRADE of Attorney barrow
strengthen him in the good opinion of
the American people. There is scarce
ly q citizen of the republic today who
does not feel a pride in securing to his
children the advantages of the public
schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Literary cooks who produce rare
dishes for the digestion Of the devour-
ing minds are the greatest compound
ers in the Kitchens of conscience
Baltimore American.
They are also responsible for large
part Of the mental indigestion that af-
fiiCts American people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

The United States is now at the
head of the export countries, closely
followed by Great Britain and Ger
many and yet the free traders were
secure no foreign trade save by the
abandonment Of the protective princi-
nile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Any one who does not believe that
these are prosperous times should go
out and try to find some man to work
for him. Labor of all kinds was
never so scarce as at the present time
nor was it ever able to command high
eT financial returns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

A New York scientist declares that
people think with their toes. His as
sertion leads us to suspect that he is
one Of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Senator Foraker announces that he
is not i'm favor of the nomination OF
Secretary of War w. II. Taft for the
presidency. We had suspected as
much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

The Idaho court has passed upon the
Haywood case, but, after ALL final
judgment in such matters is registered
in the great court of public opinion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

The state Of Texas claims to af-
ford unlimited facilities for water
melon culture, but the Georgia article
still continues to control the northern
market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
tected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Nuremberg still has over LOO
houses that were built before the
seventeenth century. and 1857 built in
the seventeenth and eighteenth CEN
turtles. j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02
Friday, August 2, 1907.

Nobody appears to be losing any
sleep over the fact that Korea has be-
come "reminiscences
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Old Home Week will have several
features Of especial interest for pres
ent and former residents Of Farming
| ton this year. The chief of these are
the reunion OF the students Of the
Pennington Academy. the dedication
| IF the bronze tablet on the front Of
/ the Jacob Abbott house and the per-
tcctinS ot y permanent organization for
! the preservation of the house and
grounds at Fewacrcs, as the home of
the famous historian was called His
son, Rev. Edward Abbott of Cam
bridge, Mass. will be present to repre-
sent the descendants Of the late Mr..
Abbott. The exercises will take place
Wednesday, August H. Thus far
s1.G59 has been contributed 70 the fund
for the purchase and preservation of
Fewacrcs" and $500 more is needed.
Announcement Is made of the pub
LEGATION in book form of the History of
Camden and Rockport written by
Reuel Robinson and printed in INSTALL
ments in the Camden Herald. 1t is a
volume of $40 pages with IS ilustra-
Al
Maine historical literature
Boston Herald: The Bar Harbor
cOttagers are still reluctant to permit
the invasion of that fashionable resort
by the trolley, even though the charter
Is controlled by some of their own
number, who may fairly be supposed
to have the real welfare of the place at
heart. There are few more beautiful
spots on the beautiful Maine coast
than Bar Harbor. and while a certain
amount of seclusi0n and exclusiveness
may be excusable, it cannot hope to
remain isolated to any great extent
for any great length of time. The
trolley and the automobile are both
bound to invade Bar Harbor in due
course of events. Il
One feature of Baths big celebra- |
ton which will be Of much permanent
value is the souvenir volume prepared |
by +. c. Plummcr, Esq, for the cele |
bration committee. 1t is a volume of |
100 pages-thOugh the printer forgot |
to number them-well Illustrated, and |
filled from cover to cover with things /
Of interest about the past and the |
present of Bath.
Residents and summer guests at |
Orr's Island are going to make a
strong effort during the summer to
'aise the $500 debt which now remains
upon the Orr's Island Public Library.
The library, pretty little building
near the center of activities on the
sland. has been built and under opera
Ion for the past two years, this max
ng its third summer The total cost
o the community for the library was
he erection of the building. The in
'ide furnishings, curiositics and relics
ire the gifts of the summer residents
If the island. In fact, it has been the
summer residents of Orr's who have
supported the library since it was
started. They. too. are the ones wnoI
irst formulated the plan of a library
md who worked energetically for its
building and completion and are now
hard for its maintenance. AMI
# the books which line the shelves are
'ifts of summer people. For all this,
he library is well stocked in both fic-
ion and reference branches and has
lad steady growth since it was ;,
tarted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts
gently upon the bowels and clears the
whole systeyn of coughs and colds. II
promptly relieves inflammation OF the
throat and allays irritation. Sold by John
Conghlin. Augusta, Beane's Drug store
Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

The goldenrod comes as a reminder
that summer is passing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Unhappy Bowdoinham! 1t had not
yet recovered from that other big fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

"Watch and spray" is the order of
things with the successful Maine po-
tatO raiScrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Unhappy BOwdoinham! 1t had not
"Watch and spray" is the order of
things with the successful Maine po-
tato raiScrs.
There may have been papers in Maine
with briefcr and more inglorious
career shan that of the Waterville
Evening Sentinel, but it is very difficult
to recall them.
The Bar Harbor Record says that
"5OC men and worlcn" witnessed a re-
cent prize flight there. Let us hope
the women were summer visitors and
mot Maine women.
These are busy days at Bath and all
that is needed to insure the success of
next weeks great celebration are blue
skies. 1t will be the liveliest week
Bath has ever known.
The. fate of the Maine League-or
what is left Of it-hangs in the bal
ance. ! Anyway, it is to be said for it
that It has survived longer than was
generally predicted at the start
The good old Penobscot town Of Cor
NTH is not to be outdone by some of
the western boroughs and is bound to
keep up with tha fashion and fads of
that famed section of our country.
Word comes from an East Corinth
correspondent that a genuine cyclone.
although a miniature one. attempted
10 assist a farmer in making his hay
on Monday last. He was at work in
ms ned and there was a dead calm in
the atmosphere. Suddenly he heard a
quiet little whizzing noise behind him
and turned round just in time to see
TWO windrows of hay caught up by a
whirlwind and twirled out of sight in
the sky. At latest accounts they had
not been seen or heard from since and
N" farmer feels that it is fortunate
that he is still on terra firma himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-02

Announcement Is made of the pub.
LEGATION i'm book form of the History OF
Camden and Rockport written by
Reuel Robinson and printed in Install
ments In the Camden Herald. 1t is q
volume of $40 pages with IS illustra-
tons and is valuable addition u
Maine historical literature
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21
Had Hot Word Battle With Fitzgerald, of New York, And He Won His Point, Too.
FIRST FIGHT AVOIDED
Argument Over Salaries of Letter Carriers Was The Cause-Arkan- san Riddled the Bill-MacOn Was Pale With Anger.

Washington, Feb. 2O.-A heated controversy, which at one time seemed to threaten personal alter cation between Mir. Macon of Ar kansas and MT. Fitzgerald of New York occurred on the floor of the house while the house had under consideration the postoffice appro- priation bill General debate had terminated and the bill was being read for amendment under the five minute rule. 5.@.
 When the paragraph relating to the increase of pay for clerks Tn first and second class postot:ces was reached. MT. Macon made a point of order against the section. There were cries Of "Don't do that; let it go." Mr. Macon. however. iE sisted upon ruling on his point of order and refused to reserve the point
 MT. Fitzgerald vehemently cx- claimed that if the gentleman from Arkansas considered his mission to make a point of order against the increase, he would see to it that a point was made against the increase in the pay for rural carriers for which the bill provides. He would have the country know that the fail- ure to increase the pay of rural free delivery carriers was traceable !i- rectly to the obst1nacy of MT. Ma con.
 MT. Macon was on his feet in an instant. Shaking his finger at MT. Fitzgerald, he said:
 "You can not make any threats against me- You can not use whip that you will defeat the increase for rural carriers if I insist upon my point of order and strike out the in- crease for clerks in the big post offices. I refuse to be castigated by the gentleman from New York.
 "This bill, it is said, increases the salaries of clerks $9,OO0,O00. Iii my capacity as representative propose to do what 1 conceive to be my duty without any prompting from the gentleman from New York If he proposes to rob the rural let ter-carriers of their just dues, let him bear the sin himself. l am pre-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21
SIXTY-THREE
 REASONS GIVEN
By Attorneys for Arthur Murray Why, They Say, New Trial Should Be Granted in the
 Galbraith-Murray Case.

In motion filed this morning in the Jefferson circuit court by w. F. Coleman and E. J. Kerwin, counsel for Arthur Murray, against whom a verdict of $1,O0O damages was returned recently in the libel suit of Captain R. M. Galbraith, sixty-three reasons are given why, in their belief, a new trial should be granted the defendant. The at torneys ask that the court set aside the verdict and the judgment rem dered in the case. One of the alle- gations of the attorneys Is that Judge A. B. Grace, who heard the suit, erred in permitting certain testimony to be introduced.
 Judge Grace will probably act on the motion early next week, if not sooner Captain Ga1braith sued for 7,50O, alleged to be due him for the publication of an alleged defam- atory articie which appeared in the Press-Eagle, Murray's paper, rela- tive to an alleged overcharge of ST. 900 in the ana1rs of Graveling Dis trict No. 1 of which Captain Gal braith was one of the commission CTS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21

At present there are no regular steamers on the Arkansas river fur ther than to Pine Bluff. It is the ambition of Arkansans that there shall be below Little Rock, and they have been urging the opening up of the stream for years. 1 trust that the dredging experiment. will prove successful, and the chance greatly favor the retaliation of that hope"
 Capt. Connor said that the Gam ma and outfit were being prepared and would be sent out from Mem- phis before the end of the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21
BISHOP FITZGERALD
 CRITICALLY ILL
Physicians at Hot Springs Say He Is Sinking Rapidly and All Hopes for His Recovery
 AbandOned


 Hot Springs, Feb. 21.-Shortly after 1 o'clock this morning one of the physicians who is attending Bishop Edward Fitzgerald of the Catholic diocese of Little Rock stated that the prelate was sinking rapidly and that he would probably live only a few hours longer. All hope for his recovery has been abandoned, the physician stated.
 The condition of the venerable bishop took a decided turn for the worse yesterday morning, and 1t was thought then that the end was near. He has not been able to take nourishment of any kind for the last sixty-two hours. During yes terday his condition steadily grew worse.
 Bishop Fitzgerald, who is now over "A years of age, has had sev- eral strokes of paralysis, the last being suffered three days ago.
 Several months ago Bishop Fitz- gerald resigned active charge of his diocese, Bishop Coadjutor Mor- ris taking up the work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21
BEAUMAN SUES
 INSURANCE CO.,

Guy Beauman, a former Pine Bluf- fan, filed a suit in the circuit court. Second Division, at Little Rock yester- day, demanding $3,O0O insurance from the Southern Underwriters. He al- leges he paid $11.70 premium for 60 days term insurance on a house. This he says, was paid in November, 1906, and the house burned in December. He says the company has not ten dered payment, although he alleges he has complied with all the stipu lations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21
City Enveloped in Clouds of Dust Every Night When Street Sweeper Makes It's Appearance.
LADIES ARE FURIOUS
Dresses Ruined; And Others Make COmplaint-City Officials Called On To Abate Nuisance-Streets Should Be Sprinkled Before Swept.

Manp complaints are being made against the dust nuisance practiced each evening on the downtown streets in the method adopted for cleaning the streets and avenues. The com plainants charge, and it is fact, that the great street sweeper merely whirls the dust from the streets onto the sidwalks, into stores, and over everything.
 The sweeper is started each night at an earlier hour than is necessary and fills the atmosphere with dust and debris that proves annoying and uncomfortable to pedestrians.
 The nuisance should be stopped. The sweeper should not be allowed on the streets before midnight and the proper city authorities should regu- late it's hours for overation. 'r
 On nights when social affairs and other attractions bring people out, ladies and their escorts are comvell- cu lO lCCl tNclI way CHl Ou6A NAOuN0 of filthy dirt raised from the streets and thrown about promiscuously, mak- ing them almost unfit for appearance at their place of destination. The dust in the downtown districts has proven especially disagreeable to the ater goers. Even after midnight the street sweeper should not be permit ted to operate on dust covered pave ment. The streets should be sprin- ,sled and the dust settled, before sweeping.
 Several ladies have requested the Graphic to call on Mayor Caldwell and the aldermen of the city to abate the nuisance and unless some action is taken up the Graphic will have more to say on the subject.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21
TO THE PUBLIC.

A few citizens who have started the movement to build an up to date waterwOr!', EySf m in this city, de- sire that the a"olic should know what they have done and what is contemplated, and to make public every step taken in this important work. To that end, you are earn estly requested to attend a mass meeting in the circuit court room in this city, Friday night at 7:3O o. clock. Everybody is deeply inter- ested in this movement, and there- fore it is your duty and should be your pleasure to lend encourage ment to the same by your presence and counsel at this meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21
WASHINGTON'S
 BIRTHDAY
Will Close Friday and Many Attractions Are Offered.


 Pine Blufians will appropriately observe "Washington's Birthday" Friday. All schools, public build ings, markets, banks and public of fees will be closed. Today the pu- pills of the high school participated in exercises in memory of the Ma tiOn's first president. The life of Washington was reviewed and speeches, patriotic songs and other numbers were presented.
 The rinks will offer special par ties for the children during the af- ternoon and Max Figman in "The Man on the Box" will give a mati- nee and night performance at the Elks theater. Several Washington Day. parties are to be given at Pine Bluff homes. . Postmaster Furth announced this morning that the mail carriers will make only one delivery during the day. The general delivery window and windows of the carriers will be open from t1:soI to 12:so o'clock for the distribution Of mail. No courts will be in session during the day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21
TOPEKA OWNS
 ITS WATERW0RKS What Has Been Accom- pllshed By the Kansas Capital Under The Muni- cipal Ownership Plan.
GAVE BIG SUM FOR TT
Total Income Above Expenses More Than SfO,0OO-Has Watrrvorks Department Conducted D. Three COmmissiOners-S0me Figures.

The report for 1906 of the Water works Department of Topeka, Kan sas. is before us. Topeka is city of 39,l49 people. That city organ ized her water works plant by pur- chase in March, 1905, from the pri- vate corporation formerly owning and operating it. paying s62O,0OO therefor. The city council by ordi- nance created water works derart- ment. providing for the appoint ment of three commissioners who have entire control of the. water works property.
 During the year they laid 9 ,692 feet of new mains, put in 45 addi- tional fire hydrants, paid the inter- est on the bonds and put $12,5OO into the sinking fund, increased the boiler power of the plant 300 horse power, and put down a number of driven wells to increase the water supply.
 From the financial statement we get the following figures: Income from water rates. ST ,5Of22 Expense of operating and
 maintenance ........ 26,762n4 Interest on bonds and
 ex. 27.47S96 Income from sale of
 meters, merchandise,
 etc. .............. S,7S791 Income from taxing for
 private water service 1G,927.42 Total income above ex-
 pCHoCo Ff ,VOSIO
 The city made tax levy to cov- CT the amount of the public water service by the water department, es- timated on the rates formerly paid to the private water company.
 The report shows the water rev enues for 1906 exceed those for 1905 by more than $2O,000. revenues expend-
 
 ed $5,229s8 For new mains and wells 3,947.34 On additional boiler
 plant 6,339.97 On hydrants, valves, a" pumps .... z.A .......... 2,253.61 Total for new construc-
 r
 LlOu |Ot ,J l.Ao
 This is an achievement well worth serious consideration. It fs one similar to that which may be accomplished here.
 Sign the water works improve ment petition and let Pine Bluf: get into the class with Atlanta and To- peka.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21

pared to do my duty irrespective of the threats of Mr. Fitzgerald"
 Mr. Macon had grown pale with anger by this time, and as he sat down slared at his antagonist.
 MT. Fitzgerald rose slowly and with much deliebration said that it was we'll known to every member on the floor that the provisions in ereasing the salaries of virtually every person connected with the postal service were violations of the rules of the house It was only bv unanimous consent that the house could pass these increases. If, therefore, the gentleman from Ar kansas insisted that there should be no increase in pay of clerks in city offices because he happened to live in a rural community, then the increase for the rural carrier would have to go too.
 By this time members had gath cred about Mr. Macon in an effort to persuade him to withdraw his point of order, but he remained ob- durate and the chair sustained the point of order.
 Bill Is Riddled.
 The reading of the bill was then resumed, and MT. Macon made a point of order against the section in relation to the increase for city de- livery carriers. Again there were loud protests, but the chair sustain ed the point of order. Again and again MT. Macon objected, and as often the point was sustainied, until the bill looked as if it had been rid died with shot
 A significant statement made by Mir. Overstreet during the contro- versy gave the indirect information that a rule would be reported from the committee on rules restoring the increases stricken out and giv- ing the house opportunity to de- eide by direct vote whether or not the increases shall remain in the bill
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-21
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP EXPRESSIONS

Fred Fox-I favor municipal own ership of waterworks
 H. H. Hunn-I favor municipal ownership of waterworks.
 w. H. Langford-I am heartily in waterworks.
 R. H. M. Mills-I think municipal ownership of Waterworks is the only remedy for the present poor water service.
 J. l.. Caldwe1l-I favor the or ganization of the improvement dis trict now on foot, for the establish ment of waterworks
 Adolph Bluthenthal-I favor municipal ownership of waterworks.
 Frank Arnold-I favor municipal ownership of waterworks by all means.
 l.. o. Knox-Yes, sir; I do favor municipal ownership of waterworks.
 w. z. Tankersley-I signed the petition to stir up the matter If