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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
ATTRACTIVE ANNAPOLIS
Fleeses MaryIand's Lawgivers Better
Than Busting Baltimore.

Annapolis. Md. Feb. S-(SpoCiaD. -
Maryland represents an extreme case
of state in which the capital makes
a small showing in population. access
sibly and tho general incidents Of 4
large city compared to its metropolis
Annapolis the ancient capital contains
less than 10000 inhabitants. is on no
through railroad line has no conncC-
tions by water and is reported to be Il
finished city while Baltimore CON
tains well over half million people.
Is q railroad center. is connected by
steamship with the ports of the world
and has all the gayer life Of the great
est of the American Cities.
Still, there has been no serious at
tempt TO remove the capital from
Annapolis to Baltimore or any other
point in the state. though every few
years some one makes the suggestion
and it is talked about in a general or
indefinite way.
Within the past six years the State
Of Maryland has spent something like
s1.5O0 600 on new buildings and i'm
provements at Annapolis and there Is
no question that their erection has
fixed the capital of the state rs firmly
here as the appropriation of Sl2.OOo.0O0
by the Feredal Government for Naval
Academy improvements has secured
the Naval Training School. Among
the solid men of the state politicians
who rise above the position of mere
ringsters there is no sentiment in favor
Of any change. Sleepy old Annapolis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

is yet n clean. highly Improved and
beautiful city, III" seat OF the state
capital for over two hundred years, ii
has place III the affections Of the
people that will make it We'll nigh
impossible to secure the legislative
and constitutional changes necos-
Sdry To effect removal of the capital
from the situation fixed bS the consti-
tuition Of 1864.
GOV Warfie!d was not in the City
tonight. hut Tic is known to adhere
strongly to Annapolis as the state
Capital. Fly constitution the Cover
nor becomes Il citizen of Annapolis
upon his election. no matter from
what part of the state he originally
hailed. Governor Warfield renewed
the custom Of making Annapolis his
home actually as well as in name. He
delights in the quiet and historic in
tcrcst of the tovn ana had expressed
himself as being able to carry on all
Public business away from the noise
and turmoil Of 4 great city:
Secretary Of state Oswald Telgham
exprossed himself today as being
heartily in favor of the continuance of
Annapolis as the state capital. II
have never favored the idea Of a
change" he said.
Il believe that the quiet Of Anna
polls is most conducive to proper con-
duet Of public business. The work Of
the Legislature, the appellate courts
ana the executive and other State
Offices would be hampered by the
great crowds in greater city and l
believe Il comparatively small town is
the ideal place for state capital.
These sentiments represent very
well the feeling Of the leading officials
here. The members of the Court q
Appeals. particularly, consider Ar
napoIis the proper place for their sit
tings, and though occasionally Balti-
more attorney grumbles at the trip
here the leaders of the har look for
ward with pleasure 70 the VISIT ~
Annapolis. Altogether is may be fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

At the office of the referee in pank.
ruptcy for Kennebec county friua.
forenoon first meetings of credilo,'
were held in the following cases: i"
the case of John Weiss of Water'i''e'
]. A. Letourneau was appointed .lus
tee. III the case of Kie Gipson OF Az
gusta no assets were found. no trus'ee
was appointed and no further meeune'
will be held until ordered by the cou.S
Robert Maxwell of Winslow, saihe. n
adjourned first meeting OF the creui'v ~.
of Charles G.. Murray of Water'ns
was held, in which no assets WI
found, no trustee was appointed a.. y,
no further meetings will be held ui''.'
ordered by the court. Weber hio.'
of Gardiner appeared before the reie, n,
and We're examined, and George "a
Heselton of Gardiner was appoi'''N
trustee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
EPARkS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The death Of Magimiue Crank Son
e. If Bangor occurred very suddenly
Of heart failure Thursday evening. He
was e. years of age and a wcll-known
ard respected citizen of Bangor. For
more than - Years he had been en-
p7 Dyed nj the mills Of Morse & Co. ana
was valued and faithful eE,rlovc 7Ir.
Soaey was 4 veteran Of the Civil War.
serving in Co. c. 18th Maine Reg. from
his former home in Bridgton. Two sons
ard two daughters. Edward of -
E,nry Of Lynn. Mass. Mrs. John r.
Hunter ana Mrs. Harry Higgins d
Bangor, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
Boston Market.

Boston. Feb. S.
TLOCR-Min shipment, spring patents
$:as9U>r4or
COKNMEAL Steady. s2.4502.5o per
Dbl: bags. $l.0l1l.oS; granulatcd and
CoRN-steamcr. yellow spot. 5l1sc. :
No. 2, yellow. .1G55I5c No. 8. yellow
sroi lncr bush. Sac; No. 9, yellow to
RYE lI.OUR-Per Dbl, s3.75Gi15.
OATMEAi-We quote rolled at 1880
AGO Per hhI.; cut. A.SGU5.
lCFt 100
OATS-No. |. clipped. white. 4Sc.; No
:. cippcd. as: NJ. 3. clipped, asa i61.c
+ I" 10 lbs. = ship. Per bush. i.c.; new
fancy, white spot, 30 70 - lbs, ID ship.
.rROvIsTONs-Porl;. backs. ner Dbl,
S2L21; long cuts. 81; loose. per IL. i1asc
hams. IA;picc.; lean ends. s2i.aa;5jft2i =,
, r',$; TX l"hc-;,, SHOULDERS, nhc.; lard,
BEEF Fresh beef Is nute. and easy.
l.X lr9. birds. choice. 1oi4alli4c.: fores.
LAMBS AND MUTToN-Iambs are
steady Lambs. spring. 11al2c.: yearl-
ings, @S].c.; mutton. sa9c.
EEAI--per H.. 11G12c.
chickens; broiIers. per h.. 1SQ.Cc: west
ern fowl. 13uljc.
RvTTER-Creamery. Northern choice
rnnnd lots. 3l@32c. Per ID: western,
mont. 1301fc
EGGS-Eastern. 30631c: western, 271fooc
BE; tNS-Market ts steady pea. per
III: SLED -: medium, y. ", Sf.cJ; Red
Kidneys. s2.J0Tf255
APpI ES-BaIdwire. No. I. ner hhl.,
%,;2'Et5'1; mixed Baldwins per bb.., 81. 756s
Ray AND SrRAW-No. l grade. s21T
.: rNo. pcr ton. s13i514: oat straw. s9fi1O.
PCTATOES-Green Mountain GOOSE.
,+ m; sweet potatoes. per Dbl, 81 Go0
SlGAR-Refined sugar steady. Pow
dered, 500; granulated, $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
According to the prediction of Hugh

According to the prediction of Hugh
Clements, the English meteorologist,
the State of Maine is booked for an
earthquake today, but just what time
Of day the quake is to arrive is not
stated. The Province of Ontario is
also included in the area TO be shaken.
Massachusetts or Illinois has an earth
quake promised for Feb. 10. 1t is said
that the San Francisco and Kingston
earthquakes were both predicted by
Mir. Clements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
Portland Market.

FLoUR-Michigan and St. Louis.
winter wheat patent sl40a455; spring
wheat patents. s4.9O6i5.30.
BUT1ER-Creamery. fancy. per h.,
Sc: tub creamery. Blaze. Vermont. &c
EGGS-Eastern, fresh, Sod35c.; western.
fresh. 2SGt30c
CIEEsF--N. r. and factory. 14915c.
sage, 15df15lzc.
57ds1c.; meal bags. 55d59c; oats. new and
in car lots. 4Sd4Sc. bags, 4S15Gc; Mimi.
sacked bran. bag lots. 25026c.: wintc.
brown middlines. car lots. s2E
ORANG So 2Ju3.T5
PRODUCE-Beans. California pea. 80 e:
yellow eyes, s2.2J; Red Kidneys. S2G5@2 %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
MARKET REPORTS
Augusta Market.

Augusta, Feb s.
BEANS-Pea. Maine, 500; N. Y, s175;
yellow eyes. $3.50.
BUTTEI-Crcamery. Soc: dairy. &c;
solid. 1Sc.
EGGS-2Sc. Fer dozen.
GEAIN-CoIn 63I5c.; meal, 51i2c. per bu.
mixed feed. $l.3g cwt.; cottonseed meal,
$500; bag lots, s1G).
HAY-Loose. retail, $500 per ton;
pressed. $1,000; straw, $500; pressed. $500
SUGARS per 100 lbs.
HONEY-Box. 1Sc.
MUTTON-salIc. per h.; spring lamb
,OATs-5nc per bushel.
PCTATcFS-AJc FER bushel.
POCLTE Y-Fowl. lie chickens, 16G1Sc.
WOOL-Unwashed, 2S030c.
HIDES--9m91a Xxx.
BEEF-Lght, t10O0T105o: heavy. III
HE: homeless; half bills. s. 5o96.75
y WOOD-Dry hard. s6.5ods.O0 per cord
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Glass No. II of the State street Free
Baptist church. which recently organ
lied under the new movement pial'
held meeting at the home of Mrs. W.
II. Turner Thursday evening anu
adopted the name Of Miriam Circle
The officers Of the circle are as lol-
lows: President, Miss Mabel Berry,
vice president, Miss Beatrice Fuss
secretary, Mrs. Alice Merrill; treasur-
er. Miss Annie Bibber: teacher MIS-.
W. H. Turner. The new organization
is planning to give a musical enter
tainment. the date of which will be an
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

The improvements which have been
in progress for several weeks past at
the store of the Mcsser-Perley co. are
practically completed and the painters
are now putting on the finishing
touches. The space acquired on the
second floor gives quite an amount OF
additional room. and the removal 10
this room of the duplicate stock ana
some other goods will allow Of a much
better display OF gods on the lower
floor. The additional room will make
the handling of goods on the street
floor much more convenient in every
WaN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Wantcd-Agcnts
Tor sale-IIorscs.
Wantcd-Dish washer
Wantcd-Ntn everywhere.
Wanted-Mcu everywhere.
10 lct-fiOuSe in Hd!lowcl
Wantpd-Lady demonstrators.
FounG-Lady with rare silk shawl.
Waqied-LadieS to do piccework.
BusilcSs opportunities-tn income.
Business opportunitics-fnc1rp
Wantcd-Mcn To distribute samples.
Want,d-Cood pay to me everywhere.
Business OppOrtunitieS-TO investors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

day on charge Of forgery. He was re-
mandcd until Wednesday to await the
action of federal authorities in Brook
lyn who want him on another serious
charge. Pinchback was arrested last No
vcmbcr for improper use Of the mails in
uttering Il series of forgeries. drawn on
members of his family and friends in Hi
noiS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
MATCH DECLARED OFF.
Cans and Lewis Cannot Agree on Di.
vision Of the Purse.

Philadelphia, Feb. Acknowledgement
was made here tonight by Joe Cans,
that his match with Harry Lewis has
been declared off. Cans says that
Lewis was not satisfied with the di-
vision Cf the purse. which was arrang-
ca On the basis Of - and IS per cent
when the preliminary agreement was
signed. He says Lewis now wants
the purse divided on q basis of 60 and
40 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

The Augusta friends of Mrs. NJ. A.
Sargent, who has been i'll with the grip
for the past three weeks at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. Sargent Hunt in
Auburn. and who suffered serious at
tack of congestion of the lungs last
Tuesday, will be glad to learn that she
was reported yesterday as somewhat
improved. Mrs. Hunt is also i'll with
the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
SPORTING NOTES.

Alphonsc ItcurS of Montreal and
f!iz M"hi of New York WrtS;lrd in
Mrch;,aics hall ut Manchester. y. H,
Friiay night the latter being awarded
the decision in the second period. Two
thousand persons witnessed the match.
which was refereed by Paul .Swaney of
Nashua
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Some of the students of the Cony
High school gave a dancing assembly
at Golden Cross hall last evening which
was a source Of pleasure to all who at
tended. A goodly number Of dancers
were present and music was furnished
by Billiards. Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
Cobbosseecontee Granne.

owing to the severe storm of Tues
day. Feb. ;. there was no meeting of
Cobbosscecontee Grange. There will
BE- an all-day session Tuesday. Feb. 10.
and large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
JOHN l.. SHAW.
Prominent Singer and Long In Port
land Fire Department.

Portland. Me. Feb. S-John L. Shaw.
in former years prominent singer,
died tonight at the age of 81 years.
Mr.. Shaw was an assistant engineer
Of the fire department during the fire
Of 1866 and the captain of the first
steam fire engine company in the city.
About 80 years ago ne conducted 4
theater and in 1876 was appointed city
messenger serving until 1892. He was
a member Of the Masonic fraternity.
y widow and a son survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
INCORPORATE UNDER ARIZONA

fowls. 1lG15c.: turkeys. western. 2OQ &c. :;
chickens. 16Gi7c.
.PRONIsIONS-Pork. heavy, sd; mo
dunn. $19 u.
LAED-Purc ties, half bbls., 11n11hc. !:
cases. 1l1Im12c compound. tcs., ha!s
barrels. S&d9c.; cases. 91Aq1oc.
SCGAR-E* quality, bbls.. si9a:
81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Mrs. Kate Gaffney Of this city, who
has for several months past been WIS.,
iting in England and Ireland, sailed
from Queenstown Wednesday on the
Saxonia for home, and will probably
arrive in Boston on Thursday Of next
UNek.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
LOCAL NOTICES.

The Progressive spiritualists ooc'','
of Augusta will hold meetings III VI A
L. hall, Water street, at go anu
p. NJ, Sunday, Feb. 10. Mrs. .,.,r
CUNNINGHAM of Cambridge. Mass, W."
speaker and test medium. Public ~
Vited.
fnhS d9tS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Col. Levi NJ. Poor will leave this af-
tcrnoon for Searsmont, to attend the
funeral Of an uncle, the late Gardner
Hemenway of that town, which will Be
held Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

William s. Cotton Of Lisbon Falls.
former clerk of the House Of Represen.
tatives, was in the city Friday on mat
tiers of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Charles Daggett is one Of the lates,
victims of the grip and is confined to
the house by severe attack of tbs
malaGy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

ly said that there is no substantial
sentiment in favor OF Il removal and
the question is seldom discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Orland Harvey is suffering from a
severe attack Of the grip at his home
on Gage street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

There will be vesper service in tho
Universalist church at 100 Sunday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
LOCAL MATTERS.

The police station held but one oc-
cupant Thursday night and he was a
lodger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

The Old Schoolmaster by "A
Knowlton for sale by Pierce
ouimoy anu Nor'h' jssdh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Marden's "Pure food law" Ice cle1
Power freezer. Supply ~
Phone COLL. Prompt services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Fresh cut flowers every day. - - +
Robbins & Son. Tel. 4-3. oec''-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Eugene P Pinchback, son of former
Governor p. p. S. Pinchhack of Louis
lana. was arraigned before United State.
Commissioner Bigelow at New York Fri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

FRESH CUT FLOWERS ss ...a
day. +. d. Hartshorn. Tel -
,,lrs s.aE.n ~ y.
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new ADVERTISEMENTS.

The following classified advertise
ments appear for the first time this
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

Cure bronchitis with Lung Kuro'
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WANTED
The First Chapter Of Genesis

What is it's true Interpretation? That
is the subject of Rev. c. G. Mosher's
lecture next Sunday evening at the
State Street Free Baptist church.
Come in.
feD7d3t
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Classified Advertisements

Small 5rds
insertion In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
FOR SALE.
TWO HOUSE LOTS ON coBBossEE

TWO HOUSE LOTS ON COBBOSSEE
Ave. Gardiner must be sold at once. APP
ply to Miss Eta Campbell, No. 3 Perlcy
Lane. Hallowell, Maine febIdlw'
OR EXCHANGE FOUR OxEN-6 FIT.
inches and feet. D. a. Hewins, X: +:
ID. 6, Augusta. Tel. 317-23. feb1dlwS
ARTICLES AT BARGAIN I FOLDING
wire plant stand, 8 shelves, s1.0O; adjus-
tible dressmakers bust form, S1.25; solid
brass fireplace fender, $50; folding
black wire fire screen, $1.00; l entirely
now baby crib hammock. white enamel
led standard woven canopy, $3.50; fold
ing IT. screen green enamclled frame.
$l.GO; ! dressing chair with attached
trousers presser $3.50: L metal shade
holder Using glass, soc; l iron letter box,
35c; heavy brass and onyx stand slight
ly damaged, $50: ! dozen or more tar
nshed brass door knobs and plates, $LGO;
is tall candle holder, new crepe paper
shades with Using glass. $1.75. Write to
+. W., care Of Kennebec Journal. Au-
gusta, Ne. jan30dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS roeAx

Postum. %
Grape-Nuts.
Ideal cocoa.
q. T.. Langille.
Phoenix lnS. Co.
T.. Il. Davis Il Co.
Stevens & Ballard.
Augusta Trust Co.
Wood, the jeweler.
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Father Johns Medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
ARTICLES An BARGAIN FOLDING

NEW e. SECOND HAND AUTOMO-
mobiles of the new lines. l handle the
Stevens-Duryea, Pope, Hartford and
Haynes. Frank l. Clark. IA Gannett St,
Augusta, Me. 1anldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
Yonng Wome0 Wanted

A: tho Worcester Insane Hospital as at
PENDANTS. Good wages with two years
CourS" in training school. For circular
of information address Or. II. Nj. Quinn
by. Supt. Worcester. Mass. f7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
IEYou WANT FIRST CLASS WORK

ard low prices call at L. Q. Pulien's har-
ness SHOP, No. Go Cony street. | do all
kinds of new work and repairing and
make Il speciality of snow shoe repairing.
feb5dlWs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
AGENTS FOR CABINET MINERAL

Speclmcns. Free sample for your Clbi-
net. Send postal. J33 McPhcc Bldg.
Denver, Colo. feD9dlts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
AGENTS. NAMEPI ATES. 81

numbers. readable darkest nights. Easily
sod. Profits large. Sample, free
Wright Supply Co. Englewood, III.
tcb9d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

TELEPHONE FOR MY SERVICES
as solnist and teacher. Also, leader Lees
orchestra, music furnished. All pieces
desired. J. Frank Lee, 16 High street
Gardiner Phone 22G-4. febldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

hCCsowork. Small family. Highest wag-
IS. Mrs. y. y. Barstow, us brunswick
Ave- Gardiner .cbGd:f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09
EXPERIENCED WOMAN OPERA
| MADE $4,000 IN FIVE YEARS IN

the mail order business; began with s.;
anyone can do the work in spare time at
home; send for free booklet: tell how to
get started. Manager, Box $40, Lockport,
n. y. jan!Gd3moS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

LADIES TO WORK PiECEWORk:-
s. PEI doz.; materials furnished. No cam
vassing; steady work Stamped cnve-
lnpe- Best Mfg. Co., Champlaln Bldg.
Chicago. fcb9dlt*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-09

GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUocWORK
apply at - State street. jan1sdtf
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FOR SALE

HORSES, ONE WORKING HORSE
weighs 300, one working and driving
horse, weighs 1850. Will sell cheap for
cash. Il Second street. Hallowell Me.
fcb9d1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16
Jeff Davis on Mammon.
(BoSton Globe. J

Senator jeff Davis of Arkansas
doubtless meant 10 edify as we'll as
stlrtle those who should hear and read
his speech that was intended for a
protest against the senatorial tradition
that new members should maintain
respectful silence in the Senate for
some months at least. 1t is fortunate
that he should have failed in the first
part of this purpose.
Nothing that the Senator said was
new, and many things that he said be-
traved It want of discretion and an
unhappy shallowness of reflection. His
characterization of '.this age" was an
illustrat ton. This is an age" he said,
when money is placed above men,
when gold is placed before God, when
we would sell our souls. our govern
ment, cur all. for one bright smile from
the god of Mammon."
1t is true that this is an age when
the opportunity and incentive to ac-
quire wealth are extraordinary, but
there has been no period of which we
have record in the worlds history
when wealth has been so generously
bestowed in SO many causes of
benevClence and human betterment, or
when the merely rich have felt so Sc
verely the rebuke of public sentiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-16

Governor Hughes. it is announced, is
not to go to the Chicago convention
nor to open headquarters there. Ii this
plan is adhered to, the governors presi-
dental boom would seem to be con-
siGerably less formidable than was sup
posed. The men on the ground are us
ually strong factors in the work of a
national convention and there will be
no lack OF first class presidential timber
to be passed upon by the great conven-
ton which will meet at Chicago next
June.
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The New Senator's Speech.
(Brooklyn Standard Union)


If there really is anything in the
belief that the United States Sen
ate conspires to frown down early
speechmaking by new Senators, Mr..
Davis, of Arkansas. has demon
strated his courage, and doubtless
done a good service to the principle
that one Senator is as good as anoth
er. He was not only permitted to say
all he had to say. but he was even lis
tened to. which is more than happens
always to the older Senators. The in
cident indicates that q new man may
have better chance to get hearing
for his maiden speech than afterward
Mr.. 1'illman was going to jdb a pitch
fork into President Cleveland, and Mr..
Davis was going to take off his boots
and shake them in the face of Vice
President Fairbanks. After while
Mr. Tillman concluded to be real
Senator and kept his scurrlity for the
lecture platform, where it attracts a
great deal more attention. Perhaps
Mr.. Davis may come to a similar con-
cluSiOn. So far as his speech attack
ing the trusts is concerned, the trusts
seem to be fortunate in their enemy,
for the Davis maiden speech will he
noticed. if at all. principally as an ex-
hibitiOn of cOarSeneSS and vulgarity.