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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
The Hiqher Price Of Meats.

Not long ago there appeared d little
people in Kenncbec town were talk
ing Of pledging themselves to abstain
from meat as a protest against the
higher price of that article of food.
An cntorprisng correspondent for some
outside paper picked it up, magnified
it 10 ,r 20-fold and made an interesting
STORY" out Ct il. Then another COR
respond .nt proceeded to do little
mere rlagnifying and as result the
harmless and innocent little item is
now going the rounds of the news
papers throughout the country in a
way which leads their readers to be-
lieve that the population of kenncbec
county has unanimously given up
war against the oppressive meat trust.
Some Of the forms in which this item
appears in the various exchanges
which come to the Journal office, are
very amusing, and the comments of
the editorial writer's and pert para
graphers show how eagerly little text
is seized upon in the journalistic world.
OF course. one sometimes has to go a
long way from home TO find out home
news. but it is needless to say that
the news value of the item in question
was hardly worth the attention paid t.
it ny enterprising and imaginative
spacc-writers No doubt it is true that
most OF the people in this section. as
elsewhere throughout the country. re-
sent the constant tendency to push up
the price of meat and other food sup
hi, $ ard no doubt many are eating less
meat than was formerly the case. but
the resentment has hardy reached the
stage here when we are all pledging
ourselves to total abstinence from
meat or IT, personal warfare against
the oppressive Beef Trust of the
West which seems to have us at its
mercy. AS q sample OF the comments
which are being made throughout the
country on the item referred to. we
quote this from the Indianapolis news:
Augusta. Me. has revolted at the
high prices of meats. Nearly 100
people in Kenneboc county have agreed
to eat no meat for ten days, in the
belief that this abstention will force Il
reduction of price. It ought not to be
difficult for people whose staple diet
is beans to abstain from meat. 1t
really would be less difficult in any
case than people might think. The
high price of meat would DO some real
good if it should cause a general re-
duction of the mt at item on the bill-of-
fare. There are wholesome SuDSti-
tutes lit the way of fowl and fish. both
salt and fresh. while a greater amount
Of cornmeal. eaten in any Shape-corn
bread, or cakes, or muSh fried. or IS a
rorridge with milk-W ould be so much
"tp the good as far rs health is con-
cerncd. There is more nOuriShment
in corn meal than in meat, and large
substitution Of ii for meat would be
beneficial in every way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Down in kentucky they are making
plans 10 civ" Caleb Powers his fourth
trial for the murder of Governor Goe-
bel Tn" trial was to have been held
some months ago but tn" delay has
been caused 10y the failure of Cover
nor R,Ckham. for reasons of his
own. to name Il trill judge. Governor
Berkman IL GocheTs successor as the
Democratic dictator Of kentucky, and
although much WAS expected of him
when h" he came governor he has shown
a disposition to live NJ to the worst
Traditions Of his r"rty. And the worst
traditi,ns ~ the Kentucky Demo,
rary ai' about the f"ulcst things to be
found in American olitic:l history. as
la. frequently been made m:ll.if, st in
these successive trials Of Caleb Powers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
THE MASSACHUSETTS DEMO-
Gratis.
Donkey Hit by an Auto.

Talk about BonnybroOk fair, the cats
of Kilkenny, and the celebrated Incl
dent of the monkey and the parrot. They
were nowhere in comparison with the
MassaC husetts Democratic convention. 4
hot time had been anticipated. but 1t
was one of the cases in which the reality
outdid the anticipation. Blood was not
splt-it stopped short Of assault and bat
terry and nurder-but that is due to the
strong force of police on hand. Save for
these there would have been broken
heads in the Springfield hospitals today.
The poor old Democratic donkey looks as
if an automobile had run over Inn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
British Pandemonium.
Boston Blobe.)

The Democratic convention at Spring
field on Saturday resulted in an eXhibi-
ton appalling to the public sentiment
of Massachusetts and to no one in the
state more than to the honest rank and
file of the Democracy itself. II needed
only to have taken place in the night.
when the lights had gone out, to pre-
s"nt complete picture of pandemonium
a spirit of brute force dominated the pro-
ceedings to a degree never before man.
ifested in Massachusetts political con-
vention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Letter carriers in Berlin. states Con-
sui General \. NJ. Thacka1a, begin on -
salary of 800 marks (mark equals 23.S
cents). with allowance in addition Of
800 marks year for rent, and receive
but 800 marks after years service.
They work twelve hours q day and the
average weight of mail delivered daily
is 116 pounds. except when the Ameri-
can mails arrive, which increase it to
300 pounds. Appointments ar. made
by examination and preference is given
to those who have served in the Ger
man army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Baltimore is getting into gala attire
for Marylands first Old Home Week
whose celebration will begin next
Saturday. The Baltimore American
believes that the occasion will be an
even greater success than when first
celebrated in the New England states,
and counts upon thousands and thou
sands of former Marylanders to return
and enjoy the hospitality that will
await them The celebration will be
mainly confined to Baltimore and an
elaborate program has been prepared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

The mighty contrast between the
orderly and we'll conducted state con-
vention Of the Massachusetts Republic
cans and the wild and weird perform
ance Of the Democratic hosts at
Springfield is SO marked that it car
ries its own comment. Decent men
voted the Democratic ticket, are now
fairly treading uron one inother's heels
in their haste to get out of that or
ganiZation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Up in the town of Buckfield is Il
small factory which takes raw material
from widely separated points ami
sends forth finished product that
combines the north and the south ana
the east and the west. The factory
makes brushes Of all grades and for all
sorts Of uses. To Il back of Maine
hardwood delft fingered girls attach
the bristles and Il man at Il machine
gives the brush its finishing toucn.
Few people realize what large
amount of work is represented IN the
ordinary fibre brush which they buy
for five cents at the grocery store. no
the Buckfield factory comes rice root
from Mexico. Mexican grass, "kIttol
from South Africa black bristles from
Russia and ordinary bristleS from
China the finest of all from Russia
and ordinary bristles from the western
states of this country. The rice root
comes in huge bales and costs from l.
to As cents per pound: the klttol Is a
wood fibre that doesn't have to be
dyed Like the Mexican grass, kttOl
is distinguished by its stiffness, max
ing a brush which will stand up under
heavy pressure. The Chinese and
Russian bristles are used only in the
finer grades of brushes for they cost
1925 per pound as against 80 to %
cents for western unbleached bristlcs
Brushes are drawn" by hand and
the work is nearly all done by girls.
They pick up knots of bristles. shape
them between their fingers and dip the
ends in pitch. Giving the bristle a
twist, they stick them in place. 1t is
this little twist that gives the finished
look to the brush, and fills ii plump.
An expert worker can fill 2000 holes
a day. Then comes the clipping which
is done in machine. one motion
makes the brush oval lengthwisc While
another uvals the ends, and when the
brush is drawn back it is shaped and
cut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
The "Statesmen" Present.
Eoston AmericanD

In the front of the hail. scatt red
among the early arrivals was a band OF
professional pugilsts. young Walcott
WAS there. and Kid Freeman, and
KID Robbins of Cambridge. and others
of the same stamp. In one of the pros
cenium boxes We're counted four OK
ruSilists. The Roanokcs of ward S. Bos-
ton We're represented by FIVE rouEh-and-
tumble men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

The newspapers. both Republican
and Democratic, have some very in
way the Massachusetts Democrats do
things A few samples of thcs" COM
lntnts are published on this pag.. this
,.iill,g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

The silence. of our esteemed Demo-
cratic incorporates here in Maine
regarding the late dramatic suicide of
the Massachusetts Democracy at
Springfield is really oppressive. Can
it be possible that they haven't heard
about that mobocratic convention"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

"A.&assins." 'blacklegs," "conspira
tors" "cut thrOatS" 'malcfactorS,
political highwaymeiI." "rascals' AMI
thugs are some of tn" pet names
that the Massachusetts d. mocrats are
now calling each other, and most Of
them seem to fit very nicely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
A Disgracefui Affair.

IfSOSCOfl FOSt.I
IT is Il misuse of language to call the
riotous proceedings at Springfield yester-
day a political convention. The whole
disgracefui affair richly deserves the re-
pudiation Of the Democracy Of Massa-
chusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Nothing is left for the voters of
Massachusetts, to do but to bury both
Bartlett and Whitney in the grave
with their party. This they will do
DERBY manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Docs Mr.. George Fred Williams
really indorSe mobocracy in MaSSa-
chu$"tts. IT is he sitting his alleged
cnnS,i, nee for Il personal advantage
Eu~ton Herald
Mr.. Williams never had any political
conscience. He has been for many
years Il political flop doodler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
Genius For Internal Strife.
New York C,n)

Success the Democratic party seldom
has to stand. because it's capacity for not
standing the prospect of success is almost
chronic AS fighting party there never
was its like. but the fighting is dona
mainly in its own ranks This genius for
dividing against itself and falling in the
process was never better Illustrated than
by the proceedings at the state conyen-
ton in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
Only Lacks the COURAGE.
GOStOn Herald

IF | had YOUR courage, I'd rob Il
bank, Sonlehody once remarKed t.
iIinky Dink. The compliment would 2p-
ply equally well to Dan kiley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

The British board of agriculture has
recently published some statistics
which show that F.ngland's foreign food
bill has doubled in amount during the
last 20 years. In 1886 1t was approx
mately $500. 0OO.OOO In 1906 the amount
had grown to $1,000. 0OO. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

If Michigan elected governor this
year Hugh Jennings of the Detroit
team would doubtless get the nominal
tons IF all parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

At Litchfield. Conn, the house In
which Judge Tappan Reeve started the
first law school in this country in 17ts
has jus. been sold at auction to per-
sons who will preserve it for its his
torical value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
Happy Republicans.
(3OStOn Herald.)

(f5OEVON HtTQII.J
Happy Republicans. About every
thing seems to be coming their way
nowadays. Next to a long spear and
shining armor. there's nothing more
helpful than an aSnine adversary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
Maine Gossip
Exceptions.

The man who talks the most may be
TIE man with least to say;
The braVtSt man may not he he
Who has q boastful way.
The woman who is good may not
Be always saying so.
The silent man may know a lot,
He sometimes doesn't. though
Chicago Record-l1crald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Which ticket will the Democratic
papers of Main" endorse. the Bartlett
or the Whitney: Please don't all
speak ut once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

The Democratic party in MaSsachu-
sets is undoubtedly dead; but it Will
probably continue to walk around a
while longer to save funeral expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

No" said the stubborn man, nobody
can alter my regard for Higgins. He's
Il man you don't meet every day
Il admit that" replied Markley. but
Lhttributc it to the fact that | loaned
him $40 several months ago."-Catholic
Standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

The. second ThaW trial is set fOl
eaiIy December, but it is difficult to
believe that the country will crop
everything else as it did before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Another inStalment of the line storm
was not what TopSham had arranged
for the opening day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

The plans for 5000 dam are giving
ahead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

City Editor-Did you interview :ha>
high public official on the cocktail Incl
dent?
Reporter think I did. but I'll not
be sure until after he's had a chance TO
repudiate the Observation-Disclosures Free
Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
LIGHT AND AIRY.

Tessie-1 suppose you won't marry
until you find the one girl in "A million?
Tom - No with miliion-Illus-
trated Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

There is less interest in Juan
Robens' second trial. as the woman in
the ease is net on trial this time az she
was before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Brown says there is fortune in
grain speculation
He should know; he Put one there"
Smart Set
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
Wednesday, October 9, 1907.

Incide ntaliy there are 60 dogs en-
gagged in this Louisiana bear hunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

why did you resign from the vege-
tartan club?"
Il was expelled because l called one
of the members calf.'-F'leigende
Blaettcr eA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will b taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
1ected communications.
Address oil communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Bar Harbor milkmen are ambitious
question of milk prices. They now
talk of raising the price to ten cents
!, quart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

the bridge be built next year. r'he petit
TONERS argue that the northern end Oh
Baileys island for about one-third Of
It's entire length is practically bare OF
buildings as is one-half of Orr's island,
so that the bridge can be built from the
proceeds of the new taxation on the
new buildings that are sure tn ne
erected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Il wonder what will be the trusts
slogan during the presidential cam
paign?'
Probably The Empty Oil Cam
Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Mother-Where are those oranges
that were on the table?'
Tommy-With the cookies that were
in the cupboard. l suppose.-Harper'
Weekly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

TIE tive-maStered schooner Governor
Brooks. building by Percy & Small ~
Bath. will be launched on Tuesday,
October -. The craft is named in
honor Of Bryant b. Brooks, governor Of
Wyoming, and her launching will be
an Important event. as il is expected
that Governor Brooks and party will
come on to attend the event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Frederic G. Sweet. for the past nine
years the telegraph editor Of the
Bangor Commercial. has resigned his
position with tina tparer and sails this
week for a several months visit to
Europe. Mr.. Sweet graduated from
B"wdoin in 1892 ana was for several
years in New Orleans journalism be-
fore returning IL his home city of
Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

y movement is on foot among the
residents Of Orrs and Ba,!cys islands
I" have the two islands conn, ,ted ny
the construction of bridge over Willis
G"t. so-cHiled. The people of the two
islands claim that the bridge is almost
a necessity and say that they pay
enough taxes to the town of Harpswell
10 have il built. The residents Of th.
islands are planning to 60 before
the next town meeting and ask that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

The POet-Did your last novel have
a happy ending?
The Novelist-No; unhappy. Only
one hundred and five copies Of it were
sOld.-Pick- Me-Cp. IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

Il will wait for you on the other
Shore she said just before she closed
her eyes for the last time.
"HeavenS, he gaSped. What ex-
cuse can l make if happen to be late?'
Chicago Record Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

The Lubec Herald declares that the
two things most necessary To boom
ing Campobello are to remove the fer
tiliZer factory to some less prominent
site ard then t. advertise its dcpar-
turG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

There once was girl named Marie
Il am lonely. so lonely" saIu she
When he asked her to wed,
She answered and said:
Yes, Stree. yes, stree, yes, STREE
Milwaukee Sentinel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

II want you to write me play"
What sort of play?''
Well. we have II specialties. Get
me up enough stuff to wedge 'em apart.
Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09
IT Is announced by Hon. James p

IT is announced by Hon. James p
Baxter that plans for the new ferry
boat Of the Peaks Island Ferry Com
pany have been drawn and bids for its
construction will be asked for at an
early date. Mr.. Baxter SAYS that the
craft would be much larger than the
Elizabeth City and constructed on a
n"lel altogether different from the
ordinary fcrryboat. She will b. a
propeller craft capable Of much speed
AID will make very fast time between
Portland and Peaks Island. Th,. idea
is To have n craft capable of carving
teams on the main deck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

1t is reported that the island of
Malaga on the New Meadows river
is to be sold and that the community
of colored people who have made
this place their home for Il genera
ton are to be turned off and the is
land made into n first class summer
resort. Much curiosity is expressed rs.
I" who is going to sell the island and
how the natives are to he turned Oft
The island is not claimed by PhiDpS-
burg or any other town in the vicin-
ity. 1t is said to be State property
and the State provides for the poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

W. T. Stlyvesant of st. Louis is a
summer resident who urges upon the
people of the Biddcford Pool to insist
upon being set off from BiddefOrd. on
the grodnd that they get nothing for
the taxes they pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

As a result Of a difference between
Mayor Weeks OF South Portland and
tho board of aldermen the former has
discharged the police force consisting
of three regular and six special
officers and the city is without police
protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

ganiZatiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-09

On account Of the failure Of his class
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-09
STERLING STUFF,

One always feels bit sorry for the
boy who has the responsibilities of
life thrust on him too early; yet the
qualities brought out in the lads of
whom Mr.. CozZens writes in his "Aca-
Ola" are worth far more than the
careless JOY of youth, and the reader
feels like taking off his hat to the lit
tie fellows. Mr.. Cozzens, travelling
in Newfoundland, put up for a night
at fisherman's cottage. The host
was known by the name Of Red
Cap"
AS we sat down to luncheon two
boys came in, one thirteen years of
age, one eleven. After modestly
shaking hands with the guest, they
quietly seated themselves together in
a corner of the fireplace. They were
dressed in plain, homespun clothes,
made something in the manner Of a
sailors rig. Their shirts were of
neat check and their shoes were old
fashioned, low quartered and round
toed. 1t was not usual to see such
stocky, robust figures as these fisher
lads presented, and indeed over all
the hutch there was one pervading
idea of cleanliness and careful house,
wifery.
Each little face, although modest,
had its own tale of hardihood to tell.
Something of the open sea was writ
ten on each countenance, something
Of courage and endurance, faith and
self reliance, compass and rudder,
speaking out plainly under each little
thatch of white hair.
AS we found out afterward the
faces spoke the truth. These two
fisher boys were their fathers only
crew. In all weathers, in all seasons,
by night, by day, the paroat and the
two children were together on the
perilous deep.
"If were father of those boys" I
whispered to Red Cap" II should
be proud of them"
Would ye?" returned the father,
eagerly. We'll, l thought so once
myself. 1t was once when a schooner
got ashore out there on the rocks.
We could see her just under the
lights of the lighthouse, pounding
away. BY reason of the ice no one
would venture to her, so my boys
said, said they, Father, we can go,
anyway
II wouldn't stop after that, and we
got beside the schooner and took of
all the crew, they mostly dead with
cold. 1t was an awful bad night
what with the dark and the ice. Yes
they are good boys!"