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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
Mr.. Gardner's Answers.

In a recent rally at Buckfield, Maine,
Hon. w. B. Shelton asked Mr. Gard
ner some questions that are Of great
interest Just at present. to the voters
of Androscoggin county. Mr.. Shelton
had called attention to the fact that
Mr.. Hastings. the Democratic sher-
if of Androscoggin, had four special
liquor deputies, each drawing an an
nual salary Of $3.50 from the county
treasury and that from september l.
1907, to August Is, 1908, these four Ii
court q arrests-an average of about
five and one-quarter year for each
officer at a salary expense alone OF
more than S125 for each prisoner
while during the same period the Stur-
gis deputies had made and produced
in court $40 arrests, or about is times
as many as were made by the four
Democratic liquor deputies Comment
ing upon this fact Mr.. Shelton asked
Candidate Gardner some timely and
pertinent questions which we append
below, with Mr.. Gardeners answers
thereto.
/. Assuming that the foregoing
statement showing the comparative
number of cases in which arrests have
been made by the two sets of officials
is substantially correct, and that dur
ing all of that time Sheriff Hastings
has kept employed at an expense to
the county of $3.50, each per annum.
besides fees and expenses, four special
deputies whose duties Ostensibly have
been confined to the enforcement of the
prohibitOry law, do you believe that
they have been reasonably faithful in
the performance of those duties?
To the foregoing question Mr. Gard
ner made the following clear and lu-
minous answer:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

drawals of deposits and disbursements
of interest. This is absolutely the
greatest gain in savings ever made by
the people of Maine during any SINH
lar period of the States history.
These are the plain figures, as re-
surned by the State Bank Examiner
They speak for themselves, and they
cannot be conjured away by any of
the tricks OF political sophistry or leg
erdemain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

We submit the foregoing with due
apologies to the organ of mud and
mirth for infringing upon it's copy
right. We don't believe that Democratic
differ much when 1t comes
to answering questions. We repeatedly
asked certain set of questions Of
Candidate Davis two years ago touch
ing his real attitude while member
of the Legislature upon a question that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
A Rousing Rally.

The Republican mass meeting at
Winthrop last evening was an auspi
cious opening of the campaign in this
county The splendid turn out of citi
zens to listen to Hon. Bert NJ. Fernald,
the Republican candidate for Governor,
aud Hon. Edward Payson Brown. the
close attention given them, and the en-
thuSiastic applause that was accorded
their remarks, shows that the voters
of Winthrop are alive to the illport-
ancc of the present great national cam
paign in which it will fall to Maine to
fire the opening gun.
Mr.. Fcrnald made the same favorable
impression upon those who heard him
at winthrop last evening that he has
made upon the large and enthusiastic
audiences that have greeted him
whor cver he has spoken He impressed
himself upon his hearers. as a strong.
earnest man of affairs. in every way
qualified for tho many and cXacting
duties of the Gubcrnatorial office.
Mr.. Browns speech was devoted to
the consideration of the tariff, and was
one OF the most mastery discussions of
that question in its vital relation to the
interests of Maine that was ever heard
in our state.
We commend to the careful attention
of our readers the report of this splen-
did meeting which is published on the
first page of today's issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.
Assignment Of Speakers as An.
nounced by the Republican
State Committee.

HON B. NJ. FERNALD.
Monmouth (afternoon), August p
Brunswick (eveningD, Aug. o.
Portland (evening), August q.
Lakewood Campground, 2.45 p. II. Aug
Pittsfleld (cvening). August %
Milo tafternoom, August 26.
Guilford evening", August e.
Bath, August q.
Dexter evening". August IS.
Casco Castle (afternoom. August %.
Gorham (evening). August g.
HON +. f. GUERNSEY.
Cnrinna, August p
Milo, August. rs.
HON EDWARD PAYSON BROWN.
Monmouth taftcrnoon, August -.
Auburn evening", August %. ,
HON. FORREST GOODWIN.
Guillord. August &C.
Bath, August Y.
Dexter August %.
HON. A. J.. BLAIR.
Lakewood, Augusta %.
Pittstield. evening", August %. ~
Green, August %.
Leeds, August -.
Turner August %.
Lisbon Falls, August %. !
WI 7. IIAINES. 4
Foxcroft August q. ~
JOHN P. sWAsEy.
Rnckport August 28
Lisbon Falls. August %
GEN. H. G. CORBIN.
Lewiston, August -.
HON. HENRY S. BOUTELL.
Portland tevcning). August "a y
JOIN KENDRICK BANGS.
kennchunk. August %.
Saco. August 70.
Augusta. August 2S =.
WILLIAM FRYE WHITE.
Leeds. August 81
W. &. pHILBROOK. .s
R"ckrort August IS.
RIiIL ROBINSON. .
Athens 10 r. NJ. August 2o
Rrownville. August %
Monson, August u.
HAROLD NJ. SEWALL. ~
Lewiston, August Is.
Lisbon Falls. August %
SCOTT WILSON. 1Gi
n. Sharon. August %.
FRANK l.. BUTTON.
Comma, August y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

I If so. what changes. If any,
would you make in order to secure i'm
mediate enforcement of the pronibitory
law in Androscoggin county. if the
State officials were withdrawn?
Here was chance for Mr.. Gardner
to show just how easily he could deal
with a little matter like that. If n.
were Governor, and he made haste to
do so in the following clear and con-
else terms:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

And now il is said that Murderer
Hams will be defended on the ground
of insanity There is a growing feel
ing among the American people that
this flmsy dodge has been worked
over time. In this particular case it
will be somewhat difficult to prove
that Il. Judkins Hams. a brother of
the assassin and an accessory to the
crime was also demcnted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

As the campaign progresses it Is
evident that the Democratic cause is
flattcnng out. Many former Demo-
Gratis are announcing their purpose 20
vote for Bert NJ. Fernald in September
because they clearly recognize the fact
that vote for Gardner will be a
vote for Bryan in whom they have
never had any confidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
Maine Gossip
The Barn in the Rain.

Gray barn and dragged meadow.
BLURRED green of grass and leaves,
The sky an awful shadow,
For On her gray face Weaves
The rain with silver threads.
That tlecl the muddy puddle,
That rattle on the sheds
Where the COLI cattle huddle.
Then OH tn" haymow soft
And deep and dark and warm,
On sweet hay piled aloft-
While overhead the Storm
Sweeps the wet shingles. drips
AT caves. makes music wild
We listen the soul Slips
Years back and is ii child
Somehow as at the start
We turn from Lies hot foam
Get in the Worlds warm heart.
Yea, make Earth'S heart our home.
And lie there warm. secure,
Yea. as a child of five,
Heart clcanSed. serene and pure
And glad to he alive.
-Womans Home Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

tries t. 40 his duty toward his neigh
Dor and toward the country, ne can
rest assured that he Will nave III MI
Taft the most upright OF representa-
tives and the most fearless OF cham-
pions. IT..
Mr. Taft stands against the privl-
|, ges and he stands pre- emincntly TOT
the broad principles of American cltl-
zensnip which lie at the foundation OF
of national we'll being"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
Free Trade vs.. Protection.

'"rhc protective system says MI
Bryan, lis vicious. Business should
not be built upon legislation II
should stand upon it's own merit
This is the free trade theory adVo-
Gated by the Democratic party.
The theory Of protection is stated IN
the Republican platform as follows:
"In all tariff legislation, the true
principle of protection is best main
tanned by the imposition of such du-
tes as will equal the difference be-
tween the cost of production at home
and abroad. together with reason
able profit to American Industries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

5 Assuming the same premises. do
you believe that Sheriff Hastings is
entitled to continuance in office. If he
continues to charge the county with
this expense for this character of ser
vice?
Mr.. Gardner. scorning to dodge the
issue thus fairly presented. responded
in the rollowin clear and vigorous
terms:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

was under discussion in the campaign.
We pursued the matter further SOME
months after the campaign had closed
and asked the questions again. Aroused
at length by our persistent but courte-
Gus insistence, Mr.. Davis finally an
swered our questions as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

The Chicago Tribune truthfully re-
marks that the Cincinnati Enquirer
virtual acknowledgement that Mr..
Bryan is doomed to defeat is the Dig
gest newspaper straw. measured as to
its length and width, that the political
wind has toyed with this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

g. Assuming that the same premises
are true, do you believe that any one
of them might not have done more
than all four appear to have done, if
he had been faithful in the perform
anCe of his duties?
Again Mr. Gardner rose to the occa-
sion and answered as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
was read by Mrs. J. p. Stearns of
Caml ridge, Mass.

Cambridge, MASS.
Mrs l.. A. SHELTON of Lewiston ia
beginning to think that there is some
kind of hoodoo lowering OYER her.
Twice within the space of but few
weeks she was burned out while liv-
ing on Main street and now when she
has gone to a more secluded neighb0r-
hood she is ..ill Il victim. THIS time
it was the lightning which gave her a
scare. 1t all happened during the
ii"av! th'.EGor storm Tuesday ornng
The lightning struck the roof near the
chimney going down to the cellar and
up through the house again. One Of the
bedroom floors was more ny less ripped
| VI and one Of Mrs. Skeletons boarders
was dumped unceremoniously out of
his bed IT, the floor. Holes were
punched throuh the pla,s:cring. s''me
Of the holes being small aud neat while
others We're :lbre or less jagged and
caused large pieces of plaster to fall.
On the whole the damage was MT
great, but that isn't saying as much
for The excitement which was caused
| in the household for a few minutes.
The first wireless message received
in Bath was received Tuesday by Rob-
ert u Titcomb government inspector
| at the Bath Iron Works, and was sent
by Lieut.. Commander IoIf of the
Portsmouth Navy Yard 1t was sent
by the wireless operator at the Navy
Yard Portsmouth, and received by the
wireless operator on board the Dlym-
pla.
A new industry is soon to be started
in Milford. For a number of years
dan Lumber Co.. and Barker e. Son.
have been wasted. Now comes d prop
osltion from A. H. Gardiner IF New
York to build a kindling mill near the
mills above mentioned. Work Is 10
be commenced Immediately and about
30 Or 80 people will be employed. The
! mill will he erected just east of the
Milford station and will be completed
before winter sets in. Mr.. Gardner
| owns a mill in Columbia Falls. This
| mill will employ mostly female help.
The work is light and healthy and the
girls are able to make from 81 to sl2
| per week. 1t is understood that the
contract for the building of the mlli
| has been let and that work will be
commenced next week. The land mas
been leased from Mr.. Jordan ana
! everything is being put in readiness
for the work OF building.
According to information given out
at Washington the two submarine no
to visit Portland this month. 1he
evcIt will tie one of the most note
worthy in the history of the United
States and will be the first cruise Oh
submarine tptilla in this hemis-
phere. The cruise will begin about
Aug. p. Orders have been issued by
the department to the Yankee. when
Continued On Page Eighth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

3. Assuming the same premises. do
you believe Sheriff Hastings has been
honest with the county of Androscog-
gin in continuing the employment of
these deputies at the public expense?
DisregarGing entirely it's affect upon
his own candidacy Mr.. Gardner an
sWered as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

The Lewiston Sun and other Demo-
cratic papers advocating free trade
with Canada should remember the
narrowing fate of Henry NJ. Whitney
vino ran for Governor Of MassGchu-
sets on that issue last year. and was
buried at the polls beyond all hope of
political resurrection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
Daily kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
Tho Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
jected communications.
Address all communiea tions rotating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Pub
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

All the indications point to the re-
nomination of Governor Hughes Oh
New York. and leading Demo-
cratic papers of that state concede his
election by an overwhelming majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

g. Do you agree with the Democratic
platform that all laws should be en-
forced so long as they are law?
While this question must have been
trihe embarrassing to Mr.. Gardner,
he answered as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

a unique celebration was neld at
Otter Brook Farm, North HarpswelI
last week when a large new wharf
and three new bathing houses were
dedicated. The exercises consisted of
a big clam bake followed by vocal and
instrumental music, and readings An
original poem entitled "Dunning Pier''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

4 Assuming the same premises. is ii
your opinion that these deputies should
be discharged forthwith?
Again Mr. Gardner responded in
clarion tones, as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

Mr. Bryan has done nothing to de
serve the rainbow predictions of
Champ Clark, who has been making
them for many years without having
them fulfilled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

The 1900 pound turtle which was cap
tured of the Maine coast by Captain
Snowman and Dexter Nelson has been
sold to three Gath men for $50. The
new owners are planning to take the
turtle to Bangor 1ieXt week for the big
fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

The seltctmen of Georgetown have
already paid ont over s3,Coo toward
expenses incurred by the forest fires
last month and the bills are not yet all
in. 1t is believed that the total cx-
pcnse for labor alone will be $1,000
The actual damage 70 timberlands and
woodlands was more than this amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

\ large moose was seen the first of
the week in A. d. Brackley's garden
in NorridgewoCk helping himself to the
vegetables. He was as large as a
good sized horse and seemed to be
very tame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

A Portland woman is the proud pos
SCISSOR of a belt valued at $1,000. 1t
was found by ner husband at the home
Of d rajah in Calcutta when lie was
visiting there and purchased by him.
The belt is made Of threads of solid
gold. most skilfully woven. The
buckle is one large piece of gold and
upon it are 1S3 diamonds, Al rubics and
81 emcralds. The gold in the belt
alone tipped the jewelers. scales at 500
pennyweigntS and is OF IA karats. The
jewels are the most ella borate ever seen
in Maine on one article. The center
jewel is an opal weighing % karats.
The opal is surrounded by 40 diamonds
each one of a karat weight. a size suf-
ficient to make a respectable setting
for an ordinary ring. In each corner
of the buckle is a horseshoe formed
by rubies and within the rubies is Il
Hungarian opal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
content.

And with this we were forced to be
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30
A PHOENIX OBSERVER
 OF THE FOREST FIRES
E. S. Wakelin Who Has Just Returned Was on the Edge of the Conflagra- tior.

F. s. Wakelin returned to the city yesterday morning from vacation of more than two months. He spent part of 1t at his former home and with relatives at Duluth, Minn. and at Chi cago. This is an annual itinerary of MT. Wakelin's and it has got to be something of standing joke that he goes back to Duluth to drive the bears out of his garden But this time the bears did not get his crops. There are no more bears in that country; there is no place for them to stay. They were driven out by the great forest fires which ravaged that entire region in the latter part of September and the first part of the present month.
 MT. Wakelin was in Duluth at the time and he says that the fires were the worst in the history of that region and perhaps the worst forest fires on record. For weeks the whole country was under a pail of smoke so that on the lake fog horns were kept going by day as well as by night Ashes from lnt fires were DlOhlA lnNO Niic NANS Wild animals fled before the flames and hundreds of bear and deer sought refuge on the lake shore in the midst of the huddled human fugitives. Their fear of men had been overshadowed by their fear of fire. Bears wandered into the corporation limits of Duluth and several were killed.
 Considering the extent of the fire, whole counties on the North Shore and the Grand Marais being swept over, the loss of fire was very small but timber of incalculable value was destroyed. Much damage was done to many small towns and some of fair size but contrary to the first eXagger- ated reports only one was wiped out or so nearly wiped out that only two buildings were left standing. That was Chisholm.
 Many other towns were threatened with destruction which seemed so cer- attn that their inhabitants gathered on the lake shore with all their household effects. Meantime the flames were rushing toward them with a horrible roaring. A great red tongue impelled by the force of the heat would leap out of the moving furnace, flying rods
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago. Oct. 29.-Cattle receipts 5000; market weak. Reeves $3.50q 7.50. Texans S3.25645O. westerns S3.OO 65.S5, stockers and feeders $2.506 4.45. cows and heifers s1.50@ 5.25. calves $6.OO@s.OO.
 Sheep receipts 10000. market lower. Natives $2.5Oq47O. westerns s2.50G AIS, yearlings $4.5O65.15, lambs s4.0O 66.20. westerns S4.O06415.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30
GRAIN.

Chicago. Oct. 29.-An advance in wheat prices occurred at the opening of the session. the initial quotations being h@Ac to ssc higher.
 Corn was firm nearly all day and closed at 63%c and May at 63c.
 Oats were quiet and steady all day. December closed at 4Sbc and May at soc
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30

ahead and start a cOnflagration in ad- vance. When destruction seemed in evitable there would come a sudden shifting of the wind
 The fire was started by hunters in the north woods. There had been no rain for a long time and everything was dry as finder. The first fires were apparently extinguished by rains but a short time before Mir. Wakelin left another broke out. The first had burned deep into the sod and the whole surface of the earth in that region was smoldering. When the surface began to dry. the winds famed the sod into flames.
 As to the political situation in Min nesota and Wisconsin, Mir. Wakelin said that everybody he had talked with was going to vote for Taft.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30
M PETALS.

New York, Oct. 29.-The tin mar ket was higher with spot quoted at e134 Is Sd and futures at e136 in London. The local market was quiet and a little higher in keeping with the foreign advance, ranging from s29.37a @29.62h.
 Copper was higher in the London market. with spot at G61 Ills Sd and e62 Ss sd. The local market was firm and unchanged with lake at $13.75613.S7h. electrolytic $13.50@ 13.62I5 and casting at $1325@13.37h.
 Lead was unchanged at G13 6s Sd in London. The local market was firm at $4.32k @4.37h.
 Spelter was unchanged at G20 in London and remained steady at S4.S0 Q4.S5 in the local market.
 Iron was higher at 47s 3d for standard foundry in the London mar ket but Cleveland warrants were un- changed. Local market was un- changed.
 Silver 5O%. Mexican dollars 45.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30
STOCKS.

New York, Oct. 29.-Amalgamated Copper sOh, American Smelling 93% |, Atchison 92A, St. Paul 1928, New York Central 1O5%, Pennsylvania 126h, Reading 133h. Southern Pa cific 10sk, Union Pacific 171%, U. S. Steel 47h, pfd. 11Oh.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30
SUGAR BEET DETECTIVES
CContinued from page s.)

then on the other. In no one place is there a large acreage but the Grand Junction factory draws beets from up and down this valley, the crop this year amounting to 1000 acres. They made quite an extensive inquiry among the farmers and found the standing of the company was first class. Every beet grower talked with said he was well pleased and that the factory management had in every case done all it agreed to and in some cases much more. They commended Messrs. McKinnie and Davie personally and said they were pleased with both the beet industry and the people who had made it pos sible in Colorado. They said that farm values had doubled since the farmers began raising beets. The bankers, merchants, business men generally as well as professional men all told the same story and said the factory had proved to be a money making project for both the farmers and the sugar men.
 LoVeland Field.
 From there the delegates went to Denver and took an automobile for ride through the beet fields of Long mont, Loveland and Greeley They traversed a section forty miles long devoted largely to sugar beet culture, and found only one patch of poor beets in the entire trip. There are nine factories in that section and
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30

New California walnuts, McKee's.
 Artistic, clean. smooth, pleasant shave, 10 cents, hair cut, 25 cents. 12O N. Ist st, NJ. Peloso.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30

A grand public dance at Melczer hall Friday night the goth. to raise funds for Lamson Athletic association. Gents, $l.0O. Ladies free.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30

Verde apples and cabbage. McKee's. For piano running phone red 2o3l store 245 East Wash. Hamilton Bros.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30
PRICES FLUCTUATED
 NO PROPAGATION
Operations Mainly Confined to Hill
 and Hartman Stocks.

New York. Oct. 29.-Today's desul- tory fluctuations in prices of stocks were not a reflection of any develop ments affecting the individual prop critics or the general situation for there were no such developments of importance. Operations centered on the same limited group of securities as for some time past with Union Pacific as the leader. That stock, Southern Pacific. St. Paul, Reading. the Hilf stocks and metal industrials made up a large proportion of the total dealings.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-30
Personal Mention :
R$%+h4+%Rs-h+'s-ss'++S4+@-%+be+

At the Hotel Adams are registered R. F. Parker, KentOn. O.; R F. Tobias and family. Chicago; Karl F. Kraft, San Rafael; C. A. Lazenly and A c. Lazenly, Greenville, Ala.
 At the Ford are Dr. F. F. Barham, Los Angeles; A. J. Doran. Prescott, Dwight Brooks. Los Angeles; J H. Young. New York and H F. Smith, Los Angeles.
 Guests at the Commercial are Mrs. and Miss W. Bell, Bismark and Mir. and Mrs M. E. Newman, Los Angeles.