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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

atrocities which have marked some
earlier lynchngs in the South were hot
present at last years lynchings.
In the record of the 1906 lynchings
as given above the many deaths which
resulted from the race riots in Atlanta
and elsewhere are not included. No
doubt the number of negroes killed in
these riots was greater than the num-
Der lynched for various crimes or for
being suspected Of crime. These riots,
however, were the result of the same
race hatred which caused the lynchings
and they make the record of the South
in this matter an extremely dark one
for the year just closed, as it has been
each year for the past generation
Another discouraging feature in con-
ncction with this matter is that in only
one or two instances has anybody been
punished for participating in these
lynchings. although in nearly all in
stances those participating We're We'll
known to the local officers of the law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
Literature and Ambition.

a Well-konwn man of letters was telling
stories at q. literary club in Boston one
night. according to the current Harper's
Weekly. when he was reminded of an en-
counter between a RostOnian. processing
a love of art for arts sake, and F..
Marion Crawford, the novelist.
In a slightly patronizing manner the
Boston man asked:
Have you ever aspired to write any
you are gomez"
MY dear sir replied Crawford. with
a broad smile my principal effort just
now is to write something that will en-
able me to live while | am here"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
COUNTY NEWS
KENNEBEc.
WINDSOR.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. f. Malcolm of Au-
gusta passed Christmas with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. .. w. Malcolm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Halren of Au-
gGsta visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
J. p. Halncn.
Christmas eve was observed in this
place by an appropriate entertainment
and tree. The program consisted Of
songs, Rotations and Christmas eXer-
cises. after which two heavily laden
trees We're stripped of gifts. both use
full and ornamental. making glad the
hearts Of the children and older ones
as well.
Rev. ]. \. Atwood and family were
generously remembered.
LITcHFIELD PLAINS.
John Clair Minot of Augusta, distric:
deputy grand master, made an official
visit to Morning Star Lodge, No. Al, F.
& A. NJ Saturday evening and wit
messed the work in the second and
third degrees. Mr.. Minot was very
complimentary in his remarks respect
ing the work. Over so members were
present and the work was followed by
supper.
MONMOUTH.
Mrs. Mary J. Temple Jewett has
gone to Webster, called there by ILL
hess Of her mother. Mrs. Harriet Tenn
pie. who passed her seth birthday an
nlversary, Dec. o.
WEST SIDNEY.
Died al her home ut West Sidney.
Mrs. Amelia Knowles on December 3,st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

An Indiana maD and his wife, who
have achieved the proud record of Civ
ing 100000 to the heather have gore
would seem to us that such a self-saC =
rifice justly entitled them to occupy
at least in the absence of worthier sub
jects. the Elijah" room at the Insane
hOSnital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
DISCHARGES His Rival.

Judge Ed Mckee, formerly of the FRS,
district bench; owns a fine farm neal
Memphis. In his barn are several fine
horses and he has the Kentuckian's
love for good animals. But there was a
thorn in the flesh on an adjoining farm
The judge had u neighbor who owned a
fine span of bays. and the judges iron
gray team couldn't throw dust in their
eyes. The Judge. however, woulc never
admit this.
Ore day his neighbor was hailed before
the police judge at Memphis for violating
the speed ordinance. He was found
guilty and promptly appeoled to the Cir
cult Court. In CHANGING over the docket
Judge Mckeen ran across the item:
Town OF Memphis VS.. Tom Jones"
what does that mean?" he asked the
appeal from the police court: fast
driving"
rom Jones fined for fast driving" ex-
team did he have?
81 don't know: I believe it was the
bays"
NO, That mud-col"rcd outfit. with
spotted legs and W",,rry eyes! Why,
they couldn't run a little bit. | overlook
them out on the prair the other day and
Tar away from EN- INSIDE OF a quartz
without bringing out :hc preparation on
the eravs Fns. drivin. With thnS' mai:
fed sknl H..,nS. WHY II" ,utir't d' it,
Jones couldn't break any town ordinance
with those ci''"
You can DISMISS the case against him.
MI Clerk. The court takes judicial
know ledge of the fact that Mr. Jones IS
not a law violator-nCt with that team.
From Rose.
a smoking jacket-SlippcrS too
Sin pairs of silken hose
A dainty note within the box
Which says, From thine own Rose.
Whc sends thee those, that she may feel
OF joy the very essence:
For whom she's far away from thee.
Thou still art in her presents.
-ROhomian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

is going to Java to find the missing
link" 1t would seem as if she might
much more easily accomplish her OBJ
ject by advertising i'm the matrimonial
paDerS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
EAST WINTHROP.

Miss Marion stone is passing n few
DAYS with her sister, Mrs. James
Harvey at Oakland.
Mr. and Mrs. MOShcr of Oakland
passed few days with their son
Harvey MOsher the past week.
Mrs. Helen F. Jones has gone to Los
Angeles, Calf. where she will pass Tho
winter with her brother Clarence
Robinson.
f. A. Whiting is laid up with IN
abSrpSS on his hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

ment in England. American women,
however, will not make the mistake of
loading their worthy cause with such
a name. 1t has troubles enough to
overcome already.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
The Seventy. Third LEGISLATURE.

The Journal greets and welcomes
now assembled in this city and about
to enter upon the work of the winter.
1t hopes that their stay in the Capital
City will be a pleasant one for them
all; that the many new acquaintance
valued through life. and that the work
which they do will prove for the well
fare of the State and for the benefit of
all it's people. The session promises
to be busy one and there will be no
lack of important matters to engage
the attention of the members. No
DOUBT upon many of these matters
sharp differences Of opinion will arise
and heated discussions ensue before
the final vote is taken. These differ
ences Of opinion will be honest ones
and the battles to be fought will not
be of the kind that leave lasting scars
behind them. The Journal has full
confidence in the men who make up
this Legislature, in their determination
to do the right thing, in their zeal for
the advancement of the highest inter-
and in their earnest desire to act in
all matters as the representatives of
= a hn them hara
Although the Democratic minority
will be larger than in recent sessions,
still. as has been almost continuously
the rule for over half a century, the
Republicans will control the Legisla-
ture in both its branches, and upon
them will fall the real burden Of the
work of the session and the real re-
sponsiblity of its actions. They are not
the kind Of men to shirk this burden
or responsibility. The work of Re-
publican Legislatures through all
these years has been for the welfare
and progress of Maine and the people
nave placed upon them one after
another the stamp of their approval
and confidence. The Republicans of
the I'D Legislature are equal to the
| important task before them and in
| safe.
At this mornings session. when the
l,p., ,fI fnr
| the nominations made by last evening :
Republican caucauseS will be con-
| frmed as a matter Of course. The
caucauses of last evening We're a
promising beginning of the winters
| work, for both of them did their duty
| well. AS consequence both bodies
are sure of presiding officers who are
well equipped for the important duties
of their position, men well trained ir
legislative experience and parlia-
mentary procedure. men who will be
courteous to all, impartial in their rul'
imgS, and in every way equal to the
many demands which will be made
upon them during the coming months
In Senator Allen of York and in Hon
Don A. H. Powers of Houlton the Sen
ate and House of the I'D Legislature
| will have presiding officers worthy OF
the hest traditions of those response
| BILE stations The two bodies are als'
| to he congratulated that such men rs
Frank c. Harrington and L. NJ
Thompson are to serve them respect
| lively as secretary and clerk. Both Of
these young men have had valuable
experience and are hard and faithful
| workers who will attend conscientious
~ to every detail Of the great amount
of work which they will be called upol
| to perform. IN the less important
positions good selections were uniform
| Nv made and both branches Will have
an efficient corps of officials and EN-
| ployrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
Taken at the Flood.

Noah was experimenting the slowing
away of animals in the ark
Il don't want to get into trouble with
the humane society" he said but this
live stock has got 10 stand a little closer
together: that's all there is about that :
kccnly realizing besides. that an ark
shortage was worse than a car shortage.
he thanked heaven that there was no
interstate commerce commission to med
dc with his transportation business and
proceeded to turn one of the two CRATES
end for end to economiZe srace.-Chcago
Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

That affair of the colOred troops in
Texas has brought the bad Niger
the country. When he is at his worst
the bad niger is i very unattract-
i've article--almost as bad as the bad
white man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

A German professor declares that
ShakSparschmit. He is probably cor
rect. Most Of us We're Schmts in the
prehistoric days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

An exchange suggests that during its
whiskey on the market the pure food
commission has no doubt made many
a wry face. There can be no criticism
of such action. in view of the facts,
as long. of course. as they avoided rye
faces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
Tuskegee.
fNau York SIM J

No section of the country has NOR" III
tereStmG problems to solve than thos"
that today confront the new south; and,
the schools for negroes. with Tuskegee as
the leading exponent Of their methods
and results are a more potent factor in
the finding of than is commonly real
lied. They are not fighting as those that
beat the air, but are making every blow
tell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

1t is well in some movements to take
be instituted at once for the securing
Of Il reasonable amount or sanity neat
Fourth of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

A feature of the philanthropy rec
Mrs. Russell Sage failed to come up to
expectations in distributing the many
millions left her by her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

Now that the neighbours boy has had
time to explode his drum, life once
more has settled down TO the even
tenor of it's way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

II any thunder should be heard roll
ing uD from the South no alarm need
to be felt. 1t will simply mean that
Senator Jeff Davis is on his way TO
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Old Aqe and Rushing.

Manchester n H., Union.)
You may join the nmle-a minute class.
but no oil has been discovered YET ma
will keen all the cngs in condition. Good
old age was never IA sequel to a rush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
Be Charitable.

New York HeraldD
If you notice some OF your elderly
friends wearing vivid necktcS To-Day
dom cali them giddy. They may be vic
Tins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

The consideration of the Baltimore
burglar who gathered UP about all of
the valuabies in the house but left
untouched the Christmas tree and its
gifts is another proof of the old as
sertion that there is some good even
in th, had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
AARKET REPORTS
Augusta Market.

Augusta. Jan. |.
BEANS-Pea. Maine. $z.GV; N. T.. n.n.
yellow eyes $50. "'
BUTTER-Creamery, 39c.; dairy, x6.
&c.: solid. 1sc. ~v
EGGS &c per dozen. III
GKAIN-Corn, &c. Meal, Coo. no,
bu.; mixed feed, sl.35 cwt; cottonseed
meal. So. 90; bag lots. $50.
HAY-Loose. retail. sl2.D per ton:
SUGAR-$5 per 100 lbs.
HONEY-BOx, 1Sc.
MUTTON-9M1lc. per h.; spring lamb
l3c.
OATS-47c. per bushel
POTATOES-50c per bushel
POIFLTRY-Fowl, 14c.; chickens, I5N1-e
WOOL-Unwashed, 2Sfr31c.
HIDES -MiJE Xxx.
WOOD-Dry hard. sG5Ga8M per cord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

Statistics show that the number of
insane people in this country has in
creased from $4,000 in 1890 to 10000 in
1906. Anu yet says the Washington
Post, some people will wonder what
has become of the Populisit party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
Their Finish.

"What becomes of all the New Years
resolWtiOns:" asked the moralist.
Il suppose they suffer the fate pf a lot
of other resolutions" answered the
statesman. They get piseon-holed. -
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
At the Concert.

what did You thinl. of that selec-
tom"
well" answered Mr.. CumroX. Il must
say it sounded very much better than the
nam" Of it looked on the program
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
An Openino for Mr.. carneoje,

What is tho reform most needed in
Russia asked the student
Il don't know for sure answered the
man with the lexicon. but l should say
it swas spelling reform. '-Washington
Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

There is growing suspicion that
Russia would like nothing better than
to stir up trouble between the United
States and Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
But That's Different,

l\nickcr-GirlS are Inconsistent
Brckcr-fes; they will stand under n
hit 9f ndStlctoo Tor fv" hours and COM
nlain if they have To hang on u strap for
five minutCS.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
In Favor of il,

Prjfessor-Do you believe in taxing
breNerieSo
STUDENT do: to their utmost capacity.
Harvard Lampoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

The more the color question is agi-
tated in some of the Southern states
the darker it becomes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

aged 81 years and months. A nus
band, three daughters and two SOUS
survive her The funeral will be heli-
Thursday at O'Clock +. NJ, Jan.
nary 3rd, 1907 at the Baptist church,
West Sidney,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will Be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
jected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Psychology Of Crowds.

Stella-A crowd is always good ma
tured
Bella-NOt when it is composed Of
three.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
Windsor GRANGE.

IN" Office rs. IF Windsor Grange arc 70
ns installed Friday evening. Jan. / bv
rrn; Z. =; Crowell Of CushnDc Granrc
ance is desired. 7" "t'ehd-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
Wednesday, January 2, 1907.

Happy is the fortunate man who has
his winters supply of coal in his Gel
lar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

The Lewiston fair management be-
ing $2250 on the old debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

Portland has said No" twice tC
South Portland, but it spoke very
family both times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

The enforcement deputies go back to
private life and the sheriffS have the
whole field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

The gavel falls this morning.
Did you write it 1907 the first time
you tried?
The New Year came along with Il
sort of dog days air.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

The good die young, and this is es-
pecially true of new years resolutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

During 1906 Maine shipped 1892 cat
tie and 1850 sheep to the WatertOw n
and Brighton markets. In 1905 it sent
1882 cattle and 1850 sheep. in 1904.
$3.50 cattle and 1886 sheep. in 1903.
SSH cattle and 1881 sheep; in 1902,
L&9l2 cattle and l. 46a sheep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

Everybody is glad to know that our
Maine steam railroads increased their
earnings to the tune of $1,43l, 3S2 IN
1906. They have given the public good
service at reasonable rates and are
fairly entitled to a generous share of
the cOuntry'S prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

Died al her home ut West Sidney.
hrs. Amelia Knowles on December 3,st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02
Enoch Bridges of Wilton killed last

Enoch Bridges of Wilton killed last
Thursday fourteen young foxes that lie
dug from their holes last summer.
They were full grown when he killed
them and their fur was in excellent
condition. Mr.. Bridges also has tn
skins Of twenty-four foxes that he has
trapped during the fall and winter.
This gives him at this time thirty-eiGht
fox skins and he also has one mink
ana one coon skin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-06
BRYAN TALKS
 WITH HUGHES Meets New York's Gov- ernor in Albany. ARE ON CORDIAL TERMS Nebraskan Gives Advice to Mem
 bers of Legislature. Declares "sweilen Fortunes. are h the Hands of Those Who Are seek ing Favors From the Gey-
 ernmenf.
ARE ON CORDIAL TERMS

Albany. N. Y.. June 5.--wflliam J. Bryan today met Governor Hughes in the executive chamber, visited both houses of the legislature. making an address, and talked for half an hour informally with the newspaper cDr-s respondents. The governor and Mir. Bryan had brief chat and afterwards other.
 Mir. Bryan returned late this after noon to New York.
 In the assembly chamber MT Bryan spoke for more than half an hour, devotfng considerable time to what he deemed to be the duty of a representa- tive selected by the people.
 The growing tendency" said he. "is to put the people more in control of their own form of government This is manifested in the sentiment for lection of public officials All over the country there Is distinct ten- dency een top to put the party management Ii. in them to say who shall represent them. If a representative is not in harmony with hfs constituents, 1t Is his due to resign and give the people chance to chose one who can represent them
 q hope I will not offend anyone when thqt ay the wsrs no..es s to have the people together and decide questions 1t would be better. But that is Impossible"
  Roosevelt for the position he has taken in prohibiting corporations from con- tributing to political campaign funds and also in regard to the swollen for4' tunes" He declared that these sw0is len fortunes" were 'in the hands. not of the people, but of those who seek favors from the government
 T find 1t increasingly difficult said Mir. Bryan, ito make partisan speech. Whenever make one, before long Pres-s dent Roosevelt says the same things with more force and eloquence. nn1 take them out of the field Of parti- sanship,"
 In the senate Mir Bryan said in con. trasting the forms of monarchtal anu democratic government:
 The democratic government Is strongest because 1t dares to lay Its citadel in the hearts of the people. The moral element of government IS not the only great element. but 1t is the paramount element
 T think that our country has high mission in the this world to shake the thrones of the world, not with force, but by a democratic government exist ing by the will of the governed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-06
GUEST OF HONOR
FAIRBANKS BANQUErED Bx so~
 CIETY OF CHATrANOOGANs.
Responding to the Toast, "Our Coun- try" He Speaks of the Patriotic
 sentiment Found Among
HIa Hontn.


 Chattanooga, Tenn. June b.--The Society of Chattanoogans gave an elaborate banquet to Vice-PresidenC Fairbanks in Masonic Hall this after noon, Mayor Frierson acting as toast master. Senator James B. Frazier well comed the guest of the day, whose an- nounced subject was "Our Country" Senator Frazier closed his speech by saving that never in the history or the United States has a more fair, hon. orable or impartial presiding officer sat; in that body than the present official, inc Vice-President of this great Re- public.
 When Mir. Fairbanks arose to respond he was greeted with applause so loud and long that considerable time passed before he was allowed to proceed. His opening was in humorous vein, de- scrIptive of the results of his efforts to learn about the population Of Chat tanooga: the difficulties experienced and his continued lack of definite in- formation.
 In his visit here. MT. Fairbanks said. he was receiving his first real knowl- edge of Chattanooga. He found it's people in lne--in the forefront, in fact in sentiments of patriotism, or progress and of devotion to common country and a common flag. As Illus trating tho present sentiments or the section, MT. Fairbanks told of his preS- ence with President Mckinley when Joe" Wheeler applied for assignment to duty in the war against Spain.
 You wish, General" the President said, ito take up service in active war fare?" and the little man with gray hair and beard replied, 'Yes, MT. Pres ldent: once under a mistake fought against the flag. Now, please God. be-. fore l die, 1 wish to fight in that flags defense.