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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
and that was flung out from

fraternity, and that was flung out from
| furthest northern point"
Commander Peary then rehearsed
the chief incidents Of his dash north,
and return. In ending, he said:
at is the duty and destiny of this
country to have it's flag planted on the
South pole as well as on the North
Pole. It is as important to our ma
tional prestige as building the Panama
Canal and the securing of the control
of the Pacific. These last would give
us prestige and wealth. but the other
will give us as great prestige. 1t Will
be done-this American conquest OF the
two poles The common bond of pride
and exultation which will follow the
success of these exploits will make us
all better patriots, and will justify the
expenditure of time and wealth and
lives
After his speech another D. X. E.
flag was given to the cOmmander-this
ore to float from the Pole itself. White
law Reid arrived few minutes later
and was escorted TO the platform by
some of the prominent persons pres
ent.
General Porter called attention to the
fact that nearly all the present living
ambassadors Of the United States were
"Dekes'' These include Mr.. Reid.
Wayne MacVeagh. Robert T. Lincoln
and Stewart l.. WOodford.
Ex-Governor Black was unable to be
present, and the next speaker was the
rev. Arson Phelps Stokes, Jr.. secre-
tary of Yale He spoke for the
younger graduates, and referred briefly
to the proper use and influence OF
secret societies in the colleges and
universities of the country. and the ad-
vantage and help they could be to
their respective institutions and to the
country at large
Another speaker was Edward L.
Pratt of Lewiston, Me-, a Yale senior
and of Phi chapter. He spoke for the
undergraduates. or active members. He
also gave a tribute to the older men
who maintained interest and activity
in their college and society affairs.
Colonel John J. McCook was the last
speaker, and when he finished all
Joined in the Magic Circle" a mystic
ceremony which closes all D. X. z. af-
fairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Personal Notes,

Otto Berkau. the noted portrait paint.
s er Of passalc: \. j. is dead Most n tof OF
Cathedral in Philadelphia, where years
ago he lived.
Thomas j. Courier has served for
forty-twO years as constable of Mont
Republican ticket for reelection He de-
sires to round out half century in the
office.
Next TO the Car. Emperor William is
the best guarded monarch in Europe.
Since the tcrrorsts have become so &C
tive in Russia. the Kaiser has sanctioned
extraordinary precautions for safeguard
ing his person.
General Sir Anthony D. Home the only
survivor of the twenty-five recipients OF
the Victoria Cross for exceptional BRAY
cry at the relief of Lucknow. was pres
ent at the fOrty-ninth anniversary din
ner given Ill London several days ago.
Sir Almroth f. Wright, late professor
Of Pathology. in the Army Medical School
Motley. England. and pathologist to st
Mary,s Hospital. London: has been Sc
lures at Johns Hopkins University this
fall
The Empress of Germany has contrib
uted large sum of money to add in the
to the saving of infant life. The mortality
LOT infants in Germany being Surpassn1
in Europe only by that of Austria AMI
Russia
I)r. jose carlos ROdr1sueS, editor of
the formal de CommerciO" of Rio de
Janerlo. is a wonder: he has been poll
teal fighter. and an exile. a correspond
dent of many papers from many coun-
tries. and he knows rational as well as
international politics thoroughly
GorzalO de Qucsada, the Cuban Minis
TER mas written to Secretary Root, reply
ing to Mr.. Roots letter of October J. ask
ing the minister to reconsider his letter
or resignation, in which he agrees to re-
consider and continue to represent the
Cubnn republic in diplomatic capacity
in WASHINGTON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Today Senator Bailey of Texas faces
the crisis Of his campaign for re-elec-
ton to the United States Senate. The
Texas Legislature will begin it's ballot
ing, although the investigation of the
charges against him is not yet begun
l. Is said that the anti Bailey men will
cast blank bollots. thus postponing the
election from day to day until the in
vestigation Is completed. Of course
IL Bailcy's friends are i'm the majority
this opposition will amount to nothing
and he will be reelected regardless of
the pending investigation. The result
will be awaited with wide interest for
Bailey has long been one of the leaders
or the Democrats I'm Congress and be-
lore the tcntaclcs of the octopus were
discovered around him he was prom
inently in the lime light as an
avowed trust buster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

| 6.551, s91 communicates. Their last
years increase was 1869 churches
| 1.165 ministers. 116,475 communicates
The gain of the Roman Catholics was
AT churches, GIT ministers, 125,77S com.
| municants. The IA Baptist bodies
have 1856 churches, $500 ministers
5,140,770 communicates. The %
Lutheran bodies have 1879 churches,
1872 ministers. 1851, 433 communicates.
The u Presbyterian bodies have Il, 1922
churches. 1905 ministers, 1,771S77 COM
municants. The Disciples of Christ
have lilo churches, 7.15s ministers.
1,264,75S communicates. No other re-
ligious body Cor family group Of bodies)
reports a membership of million.
Protestant Episcopal communicates.
ministers; Congregationalist (esti-
mated. 694.923, with 5,943 churches and
1853 ministers; Reformed (three bod
ies), 422359; Latter-Day Saints, 1854;
United Brethren, 2S6.23S.
1t is not quite certain what DR.. Car
roll means by "communicant Jews
possibly those punctual and devout at
the synagogue the year round, and not
merely on Yom Kippur He makes the
total Orthodox and reformed together)
143,cO0 OF course there are many
more Jews in this country than that.
An Authoritative source" at Boston
gives the number of Christian Scent
lists in the United States at S0,197 Gan
increase of 1888 from year before LAST,
with 663 churches. The president of
the Nationalist Spiritualists' Associa-
ton thinks there must be now 200. 900
of his denomination in the United
States and Canada. Ellis figures are
given" says DR.. Carroll, "but with
some misgivings."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Senator Frye's Congressional Service

| portland Expressly
There We're probably few if any of
the members of the Legislature who
voted Tuesday for Hon. William p.
Frye to succeed himself in the United
States Senate who realized that the
Sena tors continuous years in Con-
| gress have already been longer than
those Of any other statesman in the
history Of the government, with a
single exception.
William p. Frye first entered Con-
Sress as a representative from the
Lewiston district on the 4th of March,
1871, and after serving ten years in
the lower house went directly to the
Senate, to which he was elected to
serve out the unexpired term of James
G. Blaine, and where g. he took his
seat en- the 18th of March, 1881. If the
Senator lives until the Attn of March
coming. he will round out Sc years
of continuous service in our highest
| Legislative bodies.
This long and unbroken service by
our Senator has only been exceeded
| in the record of Nathaniel Macon of
North Carolina. Macon entered the
National Legislature on the oath of
| October, 1871, taking His seat at the
opening session of the second Congress
as a representative from the Mecklen-
burg district in the western part of
North Carolina. After IA years in the
House. the last six as speaker, he was
transferred to the Senate. where he
remained until the Sd of March, 1928.
when he voluntarily retired from
public life after continuous service
III Congress of SO years, months and
10 days, a record that has not yet
been equaled.
Senator Frye's election Tuesday was
the sixth time he has been so hon.
ored by his State, an honor that has
been accorded to but two others since
the beginning of the present govern
ment 11S years ago. Senators Henry
NJ. Teller of Colorado and John T.
Morgan of Alabama have been elected
for the sixth time by their states.
Senator Frye will reach his 10Th
birthday the I'd of next September
and will be in his s3d year when his
present term expires. or four years
younger than Senator Pettus of Ala
bama now is. who is one of the
most active men in the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

President Roosevelt's arguments ir
favor of big battleships Of the Dread
naught type are convincing enough tc
all those who want the navy of this
country kept up to date and COM
mensuratc with our Importance as a
world power. This nation cannot af-
ford to pay the penalty for failure to
follow the pace in naval construction
The day has long since passed when
arguments are needed In favor of a
progressive naval policy for this coun-
try. All agree that strong navy
we'll equipped and manned, is the best
guarantee of peace. and reasons OF
economy and efficiency are found in
the Presidents appeal 20 Congress to
build n powerful battleship every year
The proposed naval program does not
mean the development of our sea
power beyond what it has been in re-
cent years in comparison with the
naval ornaments of European powers
but simply that we keep up with the
procession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

man got a lemon this one received a
! basket of lines. When, after much
writhing, terms of, equalization We're
| asked for, an unconditional surrender
Of his former club privileges was de-
| manded and obtained
The growing business of the Maine
Central makes an enlargement of The
handsome Union station in Portland a
necessity and the work will be done
this year. The plans provide for addi-
lions to either end Of the station uni
form in material and style with the
main building. The addition on the
northerly end will be 100 feet long
and on the southerly end Sc feet. max
ing the entire building about 500 feet
long. This will necessitate the en-
tension Of the train shed 800 feet-170
feet on the norsherly end, or to
about 40 feet of Congress street, and
100 feet on the southerly end. Tho
estimated cost of these additions is
$125.000 The work will be begun IS
soon as the weather permits and it is
intended to have the additions COM
pleted and ready for the rush of sum-
mer business. The enlargement Of the
station will allow Of material changes
in the interior arrangements and one
OF the most important changes will be
the enlargement of the general walt
ing room. A portion of the space
now occupied by the smoking and
toilet rooms will be used for this pur-
pose and additional space will be ,'b-
tanned on the southerly end of the st.
John street side. Work on the en-
largement of the waiting room will
not be commenced until after the sum-
mer rush of travel. The new general
waiting room will be As feet by ,1S
feet. Two additional entrances will
be made on the ST. John street front,
one on either side of the main en-
trance. The door from this room to
the dining room will be closed and Il
new entrance made from the ST. John
street side. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
The Latest Religious Figures.

Interesting figures regarding the
present numerical strength of the va
rious religious denominations are
found in the latest issue of the Chris
tan Advocate. The statistics are
compiled by DR.. H. X. Carroll who
has done this work for many years and
who is a recognized authority on the
subject. He explains that complete
returns for 1906 are not in: that in
some cases estimates, based on pre-
vious returns, have been made, and in
others he has had to fall back on the
census figures. He renews him COM
paint, which has frequently been made
by others, that the Roman Catholic
statistics are not got at scientifically
and are nothing but "more or less
valuable guesses." He makes the net
gains of all our religious bodies last
year 1856 churches. 4.300 ministers and
$40. 3Ss communicates. 1.-THE gssins are
somewhat larger" he notes. than
those reported year ago" Surely
gain of S1o.3SS church members in a
single year is sign of very whole
some religious interest in this country
and a reason for optimism.
Which is the largest single religious
body in the United States? The Ro
NOV, C,tbol;c bx- for cayS nr Carroll
T.. as1 churches. 15,101 ministers, 10,S!9.'
$50 communicates. The Methodist
Episcopal body comes next-27 So
churches. 1854 ministers. 2,9S4.26-
commandments. The IL Methodist bodie:
i'm the country have, altogether
6e,c52 churches, 41.4S3 ministers, ant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

The friends of Niagara are dis
cCuragcd over the decision of Secre-
tary Taft who declares that the scenic
grandeur of the falls will not be
effected substantially or perceptibly
to the eye" by the present or proposed
use of the water of the falls for
furnishing power for various manu-
featuring enterprises. There has been
a general feeling throughout the
country that the greed of the manu-
featuring corporations whose plants
are grouped at Niagara Falls would
destroy the falls as one of Americana
greatest natural wonders. Although
the country has the highest respect for
Secretary Taft and all that he does
and says. his utterances on this sub
ject will hardly be convincing. Even
If there is a mistake in the alarm that
the use of the water for water pur-
poses will not seriously deplete the
volume of water running over the falls
1t remains a great pity that the
vicinity of the falls themselves and the
sides of the great gorge below them
should be vulgarized and made ridicu-
lous by manufacturing plants. There
are some things which the CONNER
cialism Of our Goth century should
spare, and Niagara Falls. the greatest
natural wonder of the American con-
tinent is one of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Hartford, Connecticut. is made happy
by the announcement that j. Pierpont
Morgan will erect splendid art build
ing in that city as memorial to his
father who used to live there No city
Of its size in the country is more fortu-
nate in its public buildings and insti-
tutions than Hartford. and doubtless
the art building will be in keeping with
the many noble structures which al
ready beautify and adorn the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
New Hampshire Also.
(POrtland Argus)

(POltIanu ArBuSJ
THE only New England State,
aside from New Hampshire which
makes any pretension Of observing
Fast day the third Thursday in April
is Maine" says the Manchester On.
HI Union. And Maine like New
Hampshire, is seriously and sensibly
considering the propriety Of changing
Il name that has become meaningless
and somewhat ridiculous. A petition
to the General Court of New Hamp-
shire Ito substitute Patriots day, the
10Th of April. for Fast day. has been
literally signed by representative
educators. ministers and public Off
Gals. and seems likely to succeed. In
that event Maine will do well to fol-
low New Hampshire's example.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Much sympathy is expressed for the
wife of Boston author who is suing
her husband for divorce on the ground
that he kept her awake nights by read
ing his latest production to her. The
most pitiful feature Of the case seems
to be that many hours were thereby
wasted which she might otherwise
have devoted to the study of Browning
and Emerson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of
JOHN II. BRANN ! In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt j

1OI1N II. BfoANN In Bankruptcy.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
OF the district Court of the United
JOHN II. BRANN OF Halloween in the
1ounty Of kennebec. and State of Maine
II, N said District. respectfully represents.
he was duly adjudsed bankrupt under tho
Acts of Congress relating to bankruptcy
that he has duly surrendered all his
fully complied with all the requirements
OF said Acts ana of the orders of Court
TOUCHING his bankruptcy
da Wherefore Tor he prays. That h. may be
decreed Dy the Court to have IA full dis
cnarsc from all debts provable against
ms estate under said bankruptcy Acts.
fon, , such debts as are excepted by law
,od Dated this 10th day Of January A. d.
Attest: A AkAEk y y. G GHRR5Eg !,
JOHN H ,,, s. BRANN,
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREIN
District of Maine. So
n, ON THIS 18th day of January A. d. 1907.
ordered by the Court That hearing
De had upon the same on the Sth day OF
February A. D.. 1901. before said Court al
IN the forenoon: and that notice thereof
be published in the Daily Kennebec Jour
and that all known creditors. and other
persons IN interest. NAV appear at the
SAID time and place and show cause IL any
they have. why the prayer of said peti-
toner should not be granted.
And It is further Ordered by the Court.
mat the Clerk shall send by mail to ali
kn9"n creditors copies OF said petition
and this order. address to them at thier
places of residence as stated.
witness the Honorable CLARENCE
seal thereof, at Portland, in said District
on the 18th day of January A. d. 1a07
y. s. JAMES E. HEWEY. Clerk.
Attest: JAMES E. HEWEY. Cierk'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Some writer's have compared the
destructiveness of the Jamaica earth
quake with the eruption of Mt. Pelee
which destroyed st. Pierre in 1902, but
as over 10000 lives were lost in the
destruction of st. Pierre and not more
than 500 or 500 at Kingston it will be
seen that the latter disaster, frightful
as II was. Is hardly in the class with
the former.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Our Ancestors Were There.
portland Sunday Times.)

portland Sunday Times.)
The Hallowell Register wants to
know what is the sense of substituting
Patriots day for Fast day. Maine
ren were not in evidence at Concord
ard lexington" it says. No. but
Massachusetts, men We're, and Maine
belonged to Massachusetts. 1t was 4
neighborhocd fight and few men took
part outside of those OF Concord and
Lexington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
The State Debt Reduction.
(Rockland Conference.-The

People of the State Of Maine ought
to take much pride-as doubtless they
do--in the splendid business exhibit
made by Governor CObb's first admin
istration. a total reduction of $6s0,G01
in two years, leaving a bonded debt of
only s1S0.00O remaining. is great
showing. rejecting upon the adminis-
tration of Governor Cobb and the Re-
publican party such credit as all fair
minded men will be glad to accord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
maine Gossip
The Beauty (?) Of Snow.

1 do not like to shovel snow
1t nearly breaks my back.
At every shovelful l throw
| hear the muscles crack.
My hands. my ears. my feet are cOlu
l soon get out of breath.
And every now and then [ have
a fear of sudden death
And yet / need the exercise
To keep from getting fat.
And drive out govt, and rheumatic,
And other things like that.
So l 60 out and shovel. tho
1t nearly breaks my back.
And every shovelful | throw
l hear the muscles crack.
How I should like to hire a man.
Strong. hearty and robust,
1 do not want to shovel. but
The doctor says / must.
Alas, this life is full of woe.
. | hear the muscles crack.
At every SlOvelful | throw
1t nearly breaks my back.
-SOmcrville Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Tuesday, January q, 1907.

Gov. Swettenham of Jamaica by his
action in declining the friendly aid of
the American navy in saving lives and
protecting property in Kingston, ia
maica; is plainly entitled to the prize
as the monumental boor of the CEN
tury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Democratic Rule in Portland.
portland Press

1t Is true that the Democrats had
been out of power in the city for a
long time and the hunger for place
was very strong; but making The
schoolhouse Partnerships part Of the
spoils of victory was rather small
business. 1t seems to have been the
cause of some discomfort and in
convenience during the recent cold
snap. owing to the inexperience of new
men IN running the heating apparatus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

We have applied the merit rule to the
/, police and fire departments, and In the
street department laborers are hired
without regard to their politics. The
same rule should apply in the employ
ment Of men to take care Of the pub
lie buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Hope Springs Eternal.

The Waterville Sentinel assures its
readers that the next governor OF
Maine will be a Democrat. The Sem
tinel said the same thing during the
last state campaign. There's nothing
like persistency. Possibly if our
Waterville contemporary sticks to it's
text long enough it's prediction will
come true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Brunswick Makes a Bid.
Brunswick Record.)

brunswick Record.)
1t would be great mistake to re-
move the Capitol from Augusta to
Portland. Brunswick would be about
the proper place and doubtless this
town would make arrangements to
furnish a suitable site. There is room
on the Plains for several capitols.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Daily kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1875

Ne notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
5ected communications.
Addrsss oil communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BUR1EGH 4 JLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Union Mutual Life InS. CO..
Portland, Maine.
NOTICE

NOTICE
The Annual Meeting Of the UNION
Mutual Life Insurance Company wiz
be held at the Company's ONCE y
Portland. Maine, on Tuesday, the 5stn
day Of January. 1907. at 1880 -
for the purpose Of electing four ~
Directors In the place of those wnose
term Of Office expires, and to fill any
other vacancy. if any, then existins
In the Board.
BY order Of the Directors.
J. FRANK LANG
Secretary.
Portland, Maine. December "a. lyve
jan9dfH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

The Bath Anvil tells the story of
how a good Bath wife recently forced
her tipping husband to take the pledge
The husbands love for convivial COM
pany kept him away from home until
late at night and the wife with a great
fear of burglars always kept loaded
revolver in her sleeping room. On that
night the husband went home with
more than his customary load and
after cautiously opening the front door.
had the misfortune to trip on a rug
and fall with thump. In scrambling
to his feet. he grabbed hold of the hat
tree and pulled that down, the glass
mirror smashing in the fall. The
noise awoke the wife who thought only
of burglars. She seized her revul-
yer and then rushed screaming fr-
help Into the upper hall. Presently
the strong language her better half
was using, brought her to a sense of
realization. Then indignation took
the place of terror and with levelled
revolver, she covered the covering
spouse. Remembering the neglect Of
years, her tongue gave vent to her
long pent up emotions and if ever a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

The probabilities are that the men,
bers Of the graduating class of the
Brunswick High school will take trip
to Washington during the March vaca-
ton and forego the pleasures of hav-
ing graduation reception in June.
Principal Kaharl is strongly in favor
of the movement as he thinks that the
pupils can get much more good out of
such a trip than they can by receiving
their friends in the town hall and hear
ing themselves praised for their work
during the school year at the gradual
ting exercises in the afternoon.