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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
Prohibition and the Referendum.

Nu Inan in Maine is better qualified
/ to speak for its temperance sentiment
than Rev. c. l.. Owen. for Il number Of
years the hOnored secretary of the
Civic League, and now the state secre-
tary of the National Anti-saloon
league. In a communication recently
published in the Waterville Sentinel
Mr. Owen said:
"When the Initiative and Referen-
dun has been Incorporated in our con-
stitution, as it doubtless will he with
in eighteen months, Il method of secur-
ing a direct expression of the will of
the people without previous legislative
condemnation will be at hand"
We do not think there is practical
temperance man in the State who if
called upon TO choose between old-fasll-
ioned political resubmission, with its
partisan by-play and prejudice. and a
popular vote at a special election on
the question Of abandoning or retaining
the prohibitory principle presented fair
ly and without political cntanglements
upon it's own merits, would hesitate for
Il moment At the same time there are
many sterling men in Maine who do
not believe there is any reason for re-
submission in any form. These men
were able to present to the last Lesis-
-iature an expression Of popular disap
prevail of the resubmission resolve
then up for consideration, that was suf
fiCiently general anG sweeping to make
even the Sentinel sit up and take no.
tice. Under the circumstances it would
seem to be incumbent upon q Maine
Legislature before re-submtting the
constitutional amendment to ascertain
whether or not the sovereign people of
Maine desire to have it re-submitted.
Certainly there was little if anything
before the Legislature last winter to in
dictate any such desire or their par.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
A Maine Girl In Europe--VIII.

when We were not looking q, ,,,..,
"'e were getting acquainted nil.
numerous vineyards. with which ,n ''
sunny banks arc covered. 1t il ra,ha.
a surprise to learn that the sol, for a.,
purpose must be brought from a, t'''
places and the slopes terraced r',.,
stone. so the vineyards will NOT GIL
off into the water. These prano -
are short little affairs. trained to wir,,
themselves around bean poles. which
look very dwarfish from tha ho.t
When ore crop is harvested. tho vim,
IS cIt down to the earth and mpc,
start again. We saw MANY mon and
women working among tho viro,
Stcddard tells an amusing stor,, oe ~,
owner of one of these yinev.rds VIII
had fad for collecting autogr,n,,.
He wrote one day to a noted wi, nm,i
journalist OF Paris. requesting his sig
nature and in reply received the FOL,
lowing:
Paris, 18th May. 1928.
Received from Prince Methernic;,
tw"nty-fOur bottles Of his best Johann.
isberg wine. (SigneD Jules Janni
And, of course the Prince sent tn.
Wine
To quote from a bright sketch in a
recent magazine:
THE Rhine" said Mr. Bowie. "The
Rhirc! People blow about tn. Rhine.
Why, the Rhine doesn't begin to COM
pare with the Hudson
For actual scenic beauty. many of
our great rivers may be favorably men
toned. and though any time spent on
the water in our own land is delightful.
one somehow is glad to remember q
summers day on the Rhine, surrounded.
as it is with SO much Of history and
charm.
| presume it would be impossible for a
number of the inhabitants of the Faith
erland to get together. without their oc-
caSionally bursting forth into song.
Certainly our fellow passengers favor
ed us frequently. their favorite refrain
being Der Wacht am Rheim.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

II seems that the limit of the height
of buildings in New York has been
reached at last. Any way it has been
agreed that after January 1 pro-
vision will be inserted in the building
code forbidding the erection of any
hotel or office structure to height
of more than $50 feet. This will not o.
course apply to present structures
which are higher: it aims merely 10
call a halt on the mad race to build to
the skies, with all that this means
from fire above the reach of existing
means of fighting fire, and conditions
hostile to the public health and safety
In the hearings before the commission
there was not lacking opinion from in
surance and other experts that 100 feet
| or so was a desirable limit. with even
| closer restrictions upon buildings for
| mercantile and factory uses, but it
| was recognized that riotously greedy
| individualism had been given so large
a start in the city and that it's
territorial area was SO narrowly con-
fined. as to make difficult or inexpedi-
ent the imposition of closer restrictions
than are now suggested As it is. the
proposed limitation to a maximum of
go feet is far more radical proposi-
ton for New York than 100 feet would
be for most cities, for half a dozen
buildings already exist there above 900
feet in hight. and three of them. either
built or building. will be over 400 feet
; the Singer structure reaching 59s
: feet. and the Metropolitan life building
65S feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Senator Charles A. CulberSon Of
Texas is said to be booked for the
position OF Democratic leader in the
a former Governor of this State, is d
fine type Of the progressive men of the
Il man Of excellent record in public
life. If his party decides to confer the
high honor Of the Senate leadership
upon him it will be an honor Well
bestowed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

a Fremont, Nebraska. man, named
Archie Filu:o. learning that scientists
had reported tina: peanuts contained all
the elements necessary to life, UNDER
took TO demonstrate the truth of their
assertion with the result that he died
of exhaustion after Il weeks goober
diet The unfortunate experience,
however, will probably not ;errify the
Aurora college president who is max
ing a similar experiment. He has
gone now about 40 days on this diet
and reports himself to be in the very
best of condition. l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The country loses an able jurist in
the death of Associate Justice Lewis E.
McComas of the Court of Appeals Of
the District of Columbia, formerly
Mr.. McCOmaS was a man who enjoyed
the distinction of beating Arthur Pue
Gorinan for election to the United
States senate in 1898. He vas d
strong man and was loved and
respected by all WHO knew him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

There's !: form Of theatrical graft
YOU don't often see" said a New York
manager the otlier day to a friend who
was visiting him in the box Office. The
manager picked up a little pack of
visiting cards or which was the name of
Il wealthy real estate dealer That
man. the manager went on. has Il
mania to represent himself as standing
in with the management here. He S
on hand nearly every night always when
the foyer is fullest. With flourish he
walks up to the doorman. presents
his personal card. and is passed in to one
of the best seats in the house. His cards
are kept. and u bill for the full amount
OF admissions is presented and paid each
north. The man doesn't care for the
place after the first act. hut THINKS
he's getting first class advertising. and
we are certainly satisfied
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Undoubtedly the most perfect secret
ser.-ice in the world is that possessed BY
The Japanese VINO devote to i: all the pa
tience for which the oriental is famous.
The late war in Manchuria offered ample
aviderce of the value of the work ac-
conplsned by it. II Pekin. Hardin.
Port Arthur and Seoul the centers Of an
elaborate system were established. by
which secret service men. disguised as
BARRIERS. servants. itinerart merchants
and travelling priests. swarrled all over
northeast Asia. There WIS neither n
village nor Il n ilitar.- post that escaped
observation. and many of the earlier
successes of the japanese were due to
the excellence Of the information sup
piled by TIE members OF the secret serv-
ice before hostiitieS began
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Charles de Rouvrc, eX-deputy and a
very prominent F'rcnci:man, who has just
returned TO France after tour of the
United States, where he was eytcns vely
entertained, says that the pleasantest
memory he brought lack with him was
his meeting With Cardinal Gibbons when
a guest Of the Maryland club at Balti-
more. He says: THE cardinal shook me
warmly by the hand and later talked OF
the peaceful independence enjoyed by
the church in America. AS for the cardi-
nal himself. his is an ascetc but benevo-
lent face, his eyes speak prodigiouslv
of intelligent kindness. and he will re-
main in Try memory forever as an Ameri-
can saint"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The increase of crime in France has
led to q very widespread demand in
that country for the restoration of the
Suillotinc. The fact remains, however.
that during the last few years that it
was an institution of that country it
had very little work to do To most
people of the present day and genera
ton it looks like Il relic of the dark
French government will devise means
to cope with the criminal class that
will not necessitate it's revival
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Chancellor Day of Syracuse Uni
NerS'ty is reported to have said recent
words heard in response to questions
h"rc frequently than any others are Il
don know" There is a growing i'm
preston that the chancellor himself
would appear to better advantage in
soTe directions if he would use the
sam" truthful and modest language.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
Miss Elsie Mushwick, Il beautiful

Miss Elsie MuShwick, Il beautiful
German girl. is touring this country in
the avowed search for an ideal hus-
band. at may seem strange" she
says. FOR a woman To come so far to
seek husband. But please remem-
Der that unless l can find the ideal hus-
band l shall not marry. feel sure
l shall find him somewhere in this
great country" 1t is to be hoped
\ that Miss Mushwiclk has the uualifica-
TONS of an ideal wife but Tire fact that
she IS engaged in such search would
seem to throw some doubt upcn it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

President RooSev"lt is right when he
*taf"> that the motto on our coins has
frequently been treated in Il spirit of
jest and levity that has tended to
cheaper it. "In God We trust-aII 9TH
rrS cash" IS n motto thai has done SER
vice in many different places with lit
tie. if any. thought on the part of the
people thus using 1t of the sacred and
solemn import of the language used,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Sober-minded. thoughtful citizens
everywhere will coincide with Presi-
dent Roosevelt in the belief that the
use OF SO solemn a sentiment as I'm God
We Trust" in the coinage is lin effect
irrcverence" ard dangerously near to
sacrilege." To be sure a few peanut
headed critics, who are accustomed 10
work themselves into a condition of
raced wild-eyed. down the pike to bray
their protests; but the intelligent and
God-fearing people Of the country, in.
GLIDING all its level headed clergymen
have not deemed them worthy OF seri
Gus attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
Maine Gossip
Walking the Way.

1t isn't the way that is stormy
Where the stonn-clOuds hide the day
1t isn't the thorns that pierce the feet,
It's just how you walk the way!
1t isn't that lions linger.
With teeth that arc keen to Stay;
IT isn't the sorrow tOday-tomorrOw-
It's just how you walk the way!
Ii isn't that crowns await YOU
The gold of the rainbow's raw
II is only the faith that lives through
death:
It's just how you walk the way,
Atlanta Constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

IL has been suggested that Johnson
oil cleveland and Johnson OF Mime
sofa would make an excellent Janus
faced Democratic presidential ticket,
but inasmuch as both have FASTENED to
dccliuc the empty honor the country
would Seem to have escaped the inilic-
tipu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Henry Watterson declares that
Governor Beckham is not in position,
by virtue Of his reputation, to enjoy
the luxury of making faces at any
body" 1t is now the governors turn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

That full hand Of kings will sink into
insgnificance when Secretary Taft
reaches England. Hereditary mon
archy is an accident of birth, but
''The rank is but the suineas's stamp,
The mans the gowd for a that"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The health officer of Chicago has put
vcrSity in that city by ordering the
immediate vaccination of all the MEM
b.rS of the team
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The Folk presidential boom appears
to have dropped out of sight. In fact
it is doubtful if the Missouri governor
having analysed the returns at the re-
cent state elections, would care to ac-
cept the empty honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
No Reason for Faint-Heartedness.
UndiaDapCliS News

indianapolis News;
More and more the tone among tne
financial powers of this country is: wv no
is afr;.id:' That is the sensible attitude.
And why Should one he afraid: The
country has great crops of just the things
that Europe lacks and must have. 1t is
quite out of tho ordinary t. think OF
prolonged financial stress i'll the face Of
Astounding real prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Never i'm the history of the United
State. declares the Louisville Courier
Journal. "wcrc the people so homo
stn"ouS and prosperous" 1t is this
happy condition of things which con-
stitutcs an in$upcrablc obstacle to
Democratic success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The suggestion is made by the
Chicago News that. in the transmission
of power without the use of wires.
MarConi might harness up VesuviIs,
and let it do the worlds work. The
energies Of Vesuvius. however. are Il
tritlc uneven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The United States supreme court
will shortly be called upon to answer
the question, What is whiskey?' That
distinguished tribunal might save it.
self considerable time and trouble by
referring the matter to Colonel
Watterson of Louisville, Ky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Somebody has been looking up the
ola working schedule Of the Biddeford
mills and finds that 20 years ago the
operatives began work at 4.3O A. M.
and kept at it until P. NJ. with half
an hour off for breakfast at $50 and 45
minutes for dinner at 1850. Those
hours brought on the first mill strike in
Maine which was recalled for years as
"the great turn out" Most of the
operatives were then country boys and
girls from the neighboring towns The
hours We're not shortened and the
places of the strikers were promptly
filed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

A Chicago minister informed his con-
gregation last Sunday that people are
wicked because they are bewitched
Still, society must insist that if they
cannot separate themselves from their
evil spirits they must accompany then,
to iaii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Mr.. bryan has as yet llade no def
mite announcement of his new plat
form 1t has probably undergone
some revision since the last elections,
still it is safe to assume that it will
not favor government: ownership of
railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
Some Notable Exceptions.

Chicago Record-Herald,
\ Dutch artist says all Americans are
rapidly getting to look alike. We know
several people vino do not look like Chan
cc1lor Day or Ex-Governor Penny packer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

a hammer weighing Il pounds and
said by scientists to have belonged 20
a prehistoric man, has recently been
unearthcd. While this would seem a
triflc "hefty" for the modern athlete il
was doubtless necessary to the
primcval hunter who chased the
dinosaur and ichthyosaurus to his lair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The Louisville Courier Journal an
nounces that 1.-The Joecannon boom has
been launched" This is interesting, if
true. The Henwatterson boom has
recently been hauled out for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
Gum and Thought.
tChicaeO Trib!;ne.y

{ChiC3eO- Tribline.l
one Trims; is certain-yOu can not CHEW
gum and think ut the same tine WIN any
degree of success You may chew gum
and work mechanically. you may read
with gum in your mouth and perhaps
not r,iss anything in the author, but
when it comes right down to good hard
mental effort you can not concentrate and
achieve the best results of which you are
CAPABLE while your jaws work unceas-
ins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

New York continues to send out
currency to the great agricultural
districts with the result that crops are
being moved to the Scaboard more
rapidly than ever before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

"What will the Democratic party
do asks the New York World. The
indications are that it will continue
to wander about in the political wilder
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
II Certainly Would.

louisville Courier-JOurnal)
Wouldn't it jar you to imagine your
self the whole Democratic party IN
Kentucky and then come to after the
surgical operation and find that you
were only the vermiform appendix!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Colonel Watterson refers to the
recent election in his state as the
arrival of the deluge' and felicitates
himself upon having launched his
ark a little in advance Of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
Should Have a Fair and Decent Tria


Indianapolis NeWS)
Powers. of Kentucky. goes into Iii
fourth trial hopeful 1t does seem that
after eight years. KENTUCKY might Civ
hin; d fair and decent trail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

If anybody lacks appreciation of this
fine fall weather, they should recall
that we had foot of snow two weeks
earlier than this last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
Iona Mem cries.
philadelphia Inquir

philadelphia Inquirer) Z
Some people have long memories.
Every now and then somebody hobs up
to remark that the Standard OH
Company has not yet paid the fine of
100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
Wealth Of Democratic Talent.

Nashville Americana
The Democratic Candidates are Will
liam Jennings Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Jan kubelick. the famous viOlinist.
will carry home with him a good big
valise full Of american musical APP
probation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The indications are that no less than
six Southern states will be found in
the Republican column at the next
presidential election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The wise apple grower is not hurry
ing his fruit into the market The
West and Europe will call loudly fuf
Maine apples before many weeks pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
A Matter Of Taste.

W IU@IT
So far not many men nave initiated
King Edward to the extent of wearing
a green nat. Most men prefer looking
out of styic to looking foolish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
Deplorably Shy of Votes.

est Louis Globe Democrat,
Mr.. Whitney lacked 10000 votes or 50
in his attempt to convince MaSSachus etts
that the paramount issue is to give
Canada what it wouldn't have.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

MIR. Bryan" says the Louisville
Courier Journal, records his usual de-
feat in Nebraska" True. defeat is
nothing new to Mr. Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Japan will hold a national exhibition
;.t Toxic in 1912. 1t is safe to say that
Uncle Sam will occupy Il front seat at
the big show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Plenty of fresh air is about the best
possible protection against the
pneumonia germ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The monarchs who desire to see
Secretary Taft will have no difficulty
i'm doing SO, if he comes within range.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The "Old Kentucky Home has
taken on new attractiveness since the
recent election
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15
What is Tammany's Average?
NAV, Work Press

New York PrPsS.)
The tigers strength exceeds that OF
the lion. rive men cal; easily hold down
;, lion. hut nine are re.l:ired to hold
down 4 tiCCr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

About dozen moose have been
killed in Hancock county this fall,
though it is only a few years since
there We're none to be found in that
section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The Kentucky Democrats appear to
have been hopeiessly caught in Mr..
Bryan's "Whirlwind tour"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The lighthouse department has lust
been putting in some hard work along
the coast of Maine. The most exton.
siTe repairs along the coast are being
maze at Bass Harbor Head. lust off
lass Harbor, and Bakers Island. lust
OIL cranberry Islands. The condition
OF the lighthouses along the coast be-
tween hittcry and Calais is the best
Tor many years SO say the engineers Of
the lighthouse service. Everything in
this district has been kept I'D in ex-
ceilcnt shape and the winter season
no" close at hand will find them in the
best possible condition. The engineers.
department has had one of the busiest
summers in it's history. Besides all
this work new lighthouse is being
constructed at Isle au Haut, and at
Browns Head, at the western entrance
of Fox Island ThOrofare at Port
Clyde. at Burnt Island. off Roothhay,
and at Ram Island heavy work is be-
ing done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Pedestrian Weston continues tC
make good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

Turkey will soon have the center of
the stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

The open season for scallop fishing
in Bluehill bay is again in effect. and
the fishermen have flocked there from
Rockland. The Bluehill scallops are
larger than those taken near Rockland,
and the opportunities for winter fish
ing are better
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-15

ESTABLISHED 1925

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The Journal cannot be held responsible
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Address all communications relating to
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