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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30
Ex-Gov. Peck's "lnvestiqations,"

Those who have been reading the
comments of eX-Goy. Peck of Wiscon-
sin on the working of the Maine pro
hibitOry law-Mr. Peck being sent here
by an association of brewers to make
an Investigation of Maine conditions
will be Interested in the following ex-
tract from letter received by the
Journal from Charles Francis Mcserve
President of Shaw University, N. c., a
native Of Maine who has long beer
recognized as a leader in southern edu-
cationtE work. President Mesedve
writes:
Il learn through the daily press that
Ex-Governor Peck of Wisconsin,, more
Familiarity known as the author OF
"Peck's Bad Boy" has been making q
tour of the southern states and has re-
Gently been in Maine, looking into the
operation of the prOhibitory law He
states that the people Of the southern
states that have recently gone for pro-
hlbition are resretting the action and
that hard times are prevailing in the
South because of this legislation.
have lived for u years in North Caro-
lina, the only state in the American
UHion that ever adopted prohibition by
popular vote. and | have also observed
widely i'm other states of the south
have seen nothing to confirm the state
ments alleged to have been made by
Ex-Governor Peck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30
Shooting at Balloons.

TIE two Vermonters who shot at a
balloon last week as it was passing
over the southern section of that state
have been arrested and will be prose-
cuted to the full extent of the law.
To be sure there is no law which pro-
vides 4 penalty for just this sort of
thing. but it will probably come I'M
der assault with intent to kill or at
least under "malicious mischief" The
culprits themselves put up a very re-
morkablc defense. They say they
We're not INDUCING in idle target prac-
tice, nor seeking to harm anybody, nor
were they actuated by envy of those
wealthy enough to enjoy ballooning
They say on the contrary that they
thought it was a runaway balloon
without any occupants and that they
were doing the owner a great favor by
putting a few bullets through the gas
bag and bringing it down to earth
1t remain to be seen if jury will
believe them. Although neither bal
looming nor the use of firearms are of
recent origin it is said that this Yer
mont instance is the first of it's kind
At least it is the first time when the
matter has gone as far as the courts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30
Republican Harmony.

That excellent and influential paper,
the Ohio State Journal, has this to say
on the prevailing Republican har-
mony.
This is the way the editor of The
Baitir1 IRE American wires from
Chicago to his editorial columns:
1--WE have crops this year worth
eight billions of dollars. We face the
finest year of our history. With Taft
to keep steady the ship of state there
is every reason why all Americans
should be jubiiant. His nomination
therefore. rises to the height of an in
spiration."
There it is-the stars in their
courses. the wheat in the fields, the
inspiration in the hearts of the people
all blending in one note%of harmony
with a Taft refrain. 1t is remarkable
what a sympathetic chord his nomi-
nation has struck There are Foraker.
on the reactionist side, and Lafollette
on the radical side, both piping a
tuneful lay in celebrating the great
nominee. We had been told before
the convention that Taft had many
enemies. Where are they?
All Taft's former enemies are work
ing for him. And they never were
serious enemies. The finest thing
about the whole situation is the splen-
did spirit Of the new harmony and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30
The Venezuelan Business.

Although the American legation at
Caracas, the capital Of Venezuela. has
been closed, and the American minis
ter recalled, the people of this country
somehow refuse to get at all excited
over the situation. The severing of
diplomatic relations in this fashion
would usually mean that war was go
ing to follow, but nobody expects that
this country will go to war with
Venezuela. The papers in the case
were all laid before the Senate at the
last session. on request of Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts, but Congress
kept as calm as the country itself has
been. Without action by Congress
the administration can do little more
than it has done, and evidently it pro-
poses to do nothing except to boycott
the peppery Castro.
The American people have never yet
gone into war without feeling sure
they We're right. and in this Venezuela
matter most of us are very ignorant
or Indifferent. 1t all concerns the in
yestments in Venezuela of the So
called asphalt trust. The merits of
the American claims are not under
stood by the public, and there is a
tendency to quote the maxim, "Caveat
emptor," even granting that the claims
are meritoriouS. The Americans who
invested money in Venezuela were
bound to abide by the decisions of the
Venezuelan courts. Now, if these
courts rendered Ubiquitous judgments
at Castro's order, as is alleged, it is
evident that the United States cannot
enforce collection of the claims with
out making the most serious allegations
against the Venezuelan government
and its courts. President Castro could
net De expected to acknowledge that
the government and courts are cor
rupt. There is d suspicion that our
state department is none too sure of
the justice of the American claims
Anyway, there has been marked alb
seilce of the characteristic Roose-
veltian energy in this connection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30
A REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD THE
AUDITORIUM, BANGOR
TUESDAY, June 80, 1908
AT . O'cI OcK p NJ
AT 2 O'CLOCK P. M.

For the purpose of nominating
candidates for Governor and State
Auditor to be supported at the
September election, and transacting
any other business that may properly
come before it.
The basis of representation will be
as follows: Each city, town and
plantation will be entitled to one dele
gate; and for each IS votes cast for
the Republican candidate for Governor
in 1906 an additional delegate; and for
fraction Of 40 votes in excess Of rs
votes, a further additional delegate
Vacancies in the delegation of any
city, town or plantation can only be
filled by residents of the county in
which the vacancy exists.
The State Committee will be In
session on the anteroom Of the Audi
forum at one o'clock 81 the dav Of the
Convention, for the purpose Of receiv-
ing credentials of delegates. in order
to be eligible to participate in the
Convention, delegates must be elected
subsequent to date Of the call for this
Convention
All electors of Maine. whatever their
political Affiliations may have been,
who believe in the general principles
and policy Of the Republican party
and desire it's success at the polls In
the coming election in this State, are
cordially invited to unite under this
call in electing delegates to the Con-
vention.
Per order, Republican State Com
mittee.
SETH N. CARTER, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
AMisfon Nav \ iQ0Q -. -.. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30
SAGADAHOC.
BoWDOIN.

Albert Curtis sold a horse Friday to
parties in the eastern part of the town
The grading of the lot around the
soldiers monument has been cont
pleted and looks fine.
A 4-act drama was given under the
auspices of Sagadahoc Grange Satur-
day evening in Sagadahoc Grange hall
BoWGoin Center
J.,C. Robert has returned home from
Orr's Island, where he has been or
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

Worcester, Mass, with population
Of 14OO Is said to be the largest city
in the country which has ever gone
(. ndry" by vote of it's own citizens. me
new order Of things went into efteco
May /, and the police court RECORDS
/. for the first 25 days tell practically
the same story as that of other cities
which have recently voted dry. The
total arrests for drunkenness under
license. from May 1 to 25, 1907. was
$50. while the total arrests for drunk
enness under the no-license regime
from May l to %, 1908, was 70. On
Nav 26, 1905, there was only one arrest
for drunkenness recorded, while on
the same day in 1907, there were y
arrests for drunkenness. The police
records Of Haverhill, Mass, which city
adopted the no-license policy at the
same time as Worcester, shows Is ar
rests for drunkenness for the first 25
days of May under the no-license
regime as compared with 81 arrests for
the same period in 1907 for the same
N FEFlks sNtFA e.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

FOR tho tern, were Alice, Mildred ana
Willie Sparrow and Louise Mccormick.
Absent but one day, Erma peterson
and Leslie Sparrow. ABSENT put w.
days John Mccormick.
William Cameron has purchased OF
Fl. II. Cary, East Pittstoh MS me
horse Dick and feels well pleased WIN
his purchase.
Mrs. Fred Bradstreet was caller
at G. 8. Putnam's Sunday.
LiTcHFIELD PLAINS.
Mystic Chapter, No. SO, Q. p. ,, mas
ad journed its meetings until sept. o.
DIR Blake of Monmouth was called
to visit Samuel Smith "Wednesday.
Mrs. A. r.. Bucklin entertained Miss
Cora Maxwell Mrs. Charles Powers
Miss Jessie Libby. Miss Mary Packard
| Mrs. Aria f. Roberts and Miss Angie
Roberts at dinner Wednesday,
| Mrs. T.. r. Packard is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Elmer Campbell or
| Bath.
DR.. B. L. Small of Old Town is visit
| ing his brother, A. l.. Small
Miss Mary Packard is spending a
few days with Angie Roberts.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. Maxwell left
Tuesday for Boston. where they VIII
visit Mrs. Maxwelrs sister, Mrs
George Sanford.
NORTH SIDNEY.
Mrs c. A. Houghton visited her sis
ter, Mrs Mamie Lewis of Livermore
| Falls last week
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Fogg of Dorches-
ter, Mass, are guests at r. c. Moore's.
| James I4athrop attended the funeral
of his mother in Chelsea Monday.
Miss Lena Clark recently visited her
sister, Mrs. Edgar Bailey of Riverside.
Pert Chadbourne was called TO Frye
burg Saturday by the death of sis
| ter.
Mrs. Eta Clark of Waterville is a
guest of Mrs Frank Abbott.
Mrs. Anderson Simmons of Waldo
boro is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas.
Houghton.
| Mrs f. F. Hussey passed several
days at Owls Head last week.
Mr.. ard Mrs J. E. Tufts and Ned
|
at D. A. Fields. Mrs. Field accompa-
MED them home.
| MONMOUTH.
| Sunday. June 2S, will be observed as
Citizens day under the auspices of the
| G. X. Norris Post and Womans Relief
| Corps. Services will be held in Gums
ton hall Sunday morning. instead of
| the regular services in the churches.
consisting of an address, recitations
| and music
| Edward Litchficd has purchased n
lot of r. G. Bickford and will soon be-
| gin the erection Of a house.
Mrs. NJ f. Luce has purchased the
| Andrews orchard near the n. c. Cliff
| ford place.
| Mr.. Pitman of Lewiston has bought
the owen cottage on the shore of Lake
| Cochnewayon.
The town schools closed Friday,
June 26
| Mrs Starbird and Wcllman and
families of Lewiston are at their sum
mcr cottages on the shore of the lake.
The Eastern Star gave a reception
to one of the grand onicerselect Mrs.
| Olive Gilman and Mrs. Kate M. owen,
Thursday evening. A program consist
ing of reading by Verna Ash Noyes of
lewiston piano solo by Leah Hoxie of
Winthrop vocal solo by Lenora Mas
terman Of Readfield was much enjoyed.
Harlequin ice cream and cake were
| served.
Mrs. George Longfellow is in Old
Town visiting her sister, Mrs. Gay.
WEEKS MILLS.
The State Master G. S. Stetson will
visit China Grange Wednesday, July 1.
| and work the Third and Fourth de-
| Il J.,fn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

II is almost too much to expect that
the American athletes who have Saiied
for London to participate in inc
Olympian games will bring back as
large share of the prizes as they
brought back from Athens and Paris,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

BoWdoinham young people have or
ganizcd what might be called driv-
ing club, going every week to some
picturesque section of country not too
far from the town, where they usually
picnic before returning home. This
week the drive was out on the Indiana
road of Litchfield. The history of this
road is interesting. In the old days
there came to the town of Litchfield a
squatter from nobody knows where.
and pitched his camp near this ribbon
like stretch of country roadway. 1t was
about this time when Indiana was
first settled and the story of the new
country WAS ever in the mind of the
squatter. SO great was his enthusiasm
that he determined to go there him
self. Often he would go to the road that
led in the direction of Indiana, and
stare long hours up its lengths. The
Indiana road, he called it, and all the
time he was saving his scanty earnings
that he might take the long journey.
PasserSby became accustomed to the
sight of the lonely figure at the corner.
ever looking wistfully up the road. and
they talked much of the Indiana
road. Finally the watcher could bear
it no longer and taking his pack on
his back, he started one morning up
the trail of his beloved Indiana road
that should bear him to the promised
land. Whether he ever realized his
dream is not known. but the strange
christening of the road remained and
as the Indiana road it is known to
this day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

The rumors attending the illness of
Mr.. Sherman have led to a little his
torical investigation and it appears
that no candidate for President or
Vice-President has died between his
nomination and the November election
Only one. Horace Greeley, died between
the popular election and the meeting
of the electoral college. No one elect
ed President or Vice President has
failed to assume office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

Iast week a Yale man celebrated
his oath birthday, received his diploma
and got married, all in the same day
And Il is Il safe bet that he also found
time To swear a little about the result
of that boat race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

The chief claim to fame held by
CONGRESSMAN Hefn of Alabama, who
will second Rryans nomination at
Denver, is that he once shot a colore"
man in a washington street car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

The latest word from that New YORK
To paris automobile race is that the
German car in Siberia is "A hours
ahead, but the American car is -
DAYS in the lead. This looks like TWO
winners hut as a fact the German
car is fined 80 days for not going 10
Alaska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

sincere co-operation of such leaders as
Foraker and Lafollette. The next
best thing is the impression Tafts
candidacy is making on the South.
This is the way the Baltimore Amerl-
can sees it maryland will give him
it's eight votes, Virginia is already
doubtful, and we expect it to go for
Taft. West Virginia. Kentucky and
probably Tennessee will be his. The
Republican could wish"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

Mr. TAFT is now down to solid bust
ness again. which will no doubt be
quite a rest for him after the strenu-
Gus Commencement week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

The announcement that Uncle LAS
saway Davis is again contemplating
matrimony will get due consideration
at the Denver COnventlOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

Why bother about second man on
the Democratic ticket! Bryan VIII pe
the whole show anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

The Portland Argus and WaterVllle
Sentinel are getting ready to eat the
Bryan crow and try to appear to relish
the diet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

IT have been somewhat costive, but
Doan's Regulets gave just the results de-
sired. They act mildly and regulate the
bowels perfectly. George j. krause, 30s
Walnut Ave, Altoona. Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

throat as Or. Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Cures it in ia few hours. Relieves any
pain in any spaTt.as g.sas=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

Dyspepsia is our national ailment. Bur
dock Blood Bitters is the national cure
for it. 1t strengthens stomach men,
branes, promotes flow Of digestive puces
purifies the blood, builds you up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

Any skin itching is a temper-tester
The more you scratch the worse it itches
Doan'S Ointment cures piles. eczema-any
skin itching. At all drug stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

The Philadelphia Telegraphs recipe
for keeping cool: "a clear conscience,
a clean body, light diet, plenty of
sleep and loose clothing" And it might
have added: A location at some one of
the hundreds of beautiful resorts in
Casco Bay, Maine. until September l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

For County Attorney.
GUY A. HlLDRETH Of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

Lots of people will agree that "Slug-
GER is a very suggestive nickname
for the football coach whom one Of
the Maine colleges has just engaged
for next fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
jected communications.
Address all communication relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Pub
fishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

one of the Biddeford clergymen lost
his Bible and also the notes for his
sermon. He went back to where he
had started but found no trace OF
either, so had to get another discourse.
If the other sermon fell into hands of
some sinner he may have greatly
profited by reading it, so that the pas
tors loss was somebody's gain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

Here goes the year into it's second
habit of writing it 1907"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

1t is considered by gunners quite a
hard feat to shoot a crow. but when
one comes to catching this bird with
his hands it's quite another story,
Yet this feat was accomplished the
other day by Norridgewock man,
Edward Rogers. With other men he
was cutting down Il tree when a
young crow flew from the nest and Mr.
Rogers, making d flying leap, caught
the bird.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

On only two days in the whole
month have the June brides failed to
have the sunshine on their happy
heads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

j. w. Baston of Ashland made a
unique find on his premises recently
1t was an old English shilling of the
year 1885, and as that was the year OF
the first settlement of Ashland it may
have been lost then and remained ever
since buried treasure, for aught any
body knows to the contrary. The coir
was in good condition except surface
oxidation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

For County commissioner.
WILLIAM D. HALEY Of Pittson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30
FOR PRESIDENT,
William H, TAFT
OF OHIO.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
JAMES s. SHERMAN
OF NEW YORK.
For Representative to Congress
EDWIN G. BuRLEleh
OF AUGUSTA.
kennebec County Nominations
For Senators.
GEORGE e. MACOMBER Of Augusta.
WELLINGTON T. REYNOLDS Of
Winsow.
ARTHUR A. SHAW of Clinton.
For Sheriff
COLBY GETcHELL of WaterviIle.
For Clerk of Courts.
CHARLES w. JONES Of Augusta.
For Judge of Probate.
HAROLD E. COOK Of WatervilIe.
For Register of Probate.
RALPH w. LEIGHTON Of Mt. Vernon.
For County Attorney.
GUY A. HlLDRETH Of Gardiner.
For County Treasurer
@rn- n crlIAor of RaIorada

For County Treasurer.
BERT P. STUART Of Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

For Register of Probate.
RALPH w. LEIGHTON Of Mt. Vernon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

The Brdgton Academy celebration
calls back some very distinguished
graduates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30
Maine Gossip
Monotony.

Long comes de summer
IIyilh it is once mo-:
Thought we had it finished
Most Il year ago. i.
Long come de twilight
To chase de sun away;
Getting things all ready
For another day.
An so we keeps a-goin
Like Yves punished for our sins;
A lob ain finished
Fore another one begins
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

NORTH n ON.
G. W. Searls of the Hutchins Real
Estate Co, of Augusta ana Mr.. Hat
field of Massachusetts, were IN this
vicinity Saturday looking over farms.
Mr. Hatfield is very favorably i'm
pressed with Maine and hopes in the
near future to own one of its farms.
Among the visitors at C. K. Green's
Friday, Saturday and Sunday were
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Green and Bert
Wilson of Waterville, Miss Bernice
Adams Of Lubec, William Lawrence
and Miss Emma Green of Chelsea.
Miss Enza Green who has been
passing several months with her
brother II. f. Green in Waterville re-
turned to her home here Friday
where she expects to remain for the
summer.
and Donald, arrived Monday from
Aver. Mass, and in company with her
father, William Cameron and son
Willie Gates, who have been here for
two weeks, went to their new home,
the Davis place, on Tuesday. Their
household effects having already ar
rived.
Mrs. Mary Mckay of East Chelsea
went to Somerville Saturday for a
visit with her son, Mr.. Emery
Lewis Davis has moved to Gardiner
to make his home for the present with
his brother Warren Davis.
William Cameron was in Augusta
Wednesday on business.
In spite of the Indictment weather of
Wednesday evening goodly company
assembled at the Cooper pavilion for
their bi-weekly social and dance. Ware
and Gould furnished the music. A
good time was reported
School No. 10 closed Friday after a
successful term of 10 weeks under the
supervision of Miss Mary Cary of
East Pittston. Scholars not absent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

The State Master G. S. Stetson will
visit China Grange Wednesday. July 1,
| and work the Third and Fourth de-
grceS on seven candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

For Judge of Probate.
HAROLD E. COOK Of WatervilIe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

The fields are pleading for good
soaking rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-30

This is the busy day with the Gov
crnOr-makerS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-02-19
Trades That Kill.

One of the most dangerous Of trades,
according to the Pilgrim, ''is the cover
ing Of toy animals with skin, chamois
leather being used, for instance, for
the elephants, calfskin for the horse
and goatskin for the camels. This
covering must Of course fit without
a wrinkle to look natural, so the wood
en- model is first dipped into glue, then
sprinkled with chalk dust; then the
skin is put on. The chalk Is so fine
that it fills the air and is drawn into
the throat and lungs. a year OF this
sort of work often results ~ death.
another very injurious toy is the rub
Der balloon. The fumes and solvents
used in reducing sheet rubber to the
necessary thinness while retaining its
strength and the dyeing Of the bril-
liant yellows, greens and purple are
most Of them poisonous.