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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

Brunswick has an aged citizen who
has the distinction Of being the son of
a Revolutionary soldier. The son is
Capt. Stephen C. Morrison. His
father, Moses Morrison, enlisted from
what was PownalborOugh, which
makes the present towns of Dresden,
Wiscasset, Alma, and Perkins. He Is
said to have enlisted at Bath and, in
1910, was reported as a pensioner liv-
ing at Phippsburg, aged "a years.
That town was his home. Moses
Morrison was born in 1856. His first
wife was Elizabeth Percy of Phipps-
burg. Me-. by whom he had six chill
dren. His second wife was Elizabeth
Lowell of the same town. who had
there children. Capt Stephen c.
Morrison is the youngest of the family
and the only one living. He was born
Sept. 9. 1928. Moses Morrison enlisted
March II, 1717, for three years which
he served He was in Capt. Benjamin
Burton's company, in Col. Henry
Continental regimen,
composed of men from Rhode lsiano'
Connecticut and MASSACHUSETTS,
Moses Morrison was probably III tne
battles at Newport and Quaker Hill
and Joined Washington's army on the
Hudson river where he served out MS
three years of service. Capt. STEPHEN
C. Morrison is not the only son OF
Revolutionary soldier living IN our
State. John Inglee of Machias,
soldiers son. is still active about ms
business and is over 80. His father
enlisted when he was but 16 years or
age There may be others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

"1he Merry Widow and its waltz GER
tainly own the town just now. This was
brought decidedly to the attention of 4
man who lives In a house uptown the 9TH
er night. He left his house after dinner
as his wife began the famous waltz. Two
doors down the street he picked up the
second theme. coming from Il lower win
dow. Next door the third refrain reached
his ear. and at the corner he was able to
say he had heard the whole waltz pro-
excessively, for he was in time TO hear
the coda.--New York Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

About this time Of tho year the
foothsayers and astrologers are busy
making prophecies Of the things to
happen during the coming Il months.
They come tn the front at the opening
of each new year and although things
very seldom come ont as they foretell
they never get discouraged. but keep
on with confidence worthy of q better
caase One of the curious things
about this Star-reading business is that
the prophets seldom see anything
cheerful in the future. Their prophe-
cics are almost always dismal and omi-
nous. Floods. paniCs. fires. misfor-
tune and calnmities Of all kinds figure
prominently in their predictions for
til afflicted world. In the old days
the torecasters used to be taken with
more or less seriousness, but now they
du not succeed in soaring anybody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

I One match factory on The Pacific coast.
covers 2i0 acres and operates over
thirty miles of railroad. over which Is
carried to it daily 100000 feet of sugar
pine and yellow pine logs for the match
machines. Inferior lumber will not do <fe
must be straight-grained and free from
knots and carefully treated in addition.
The by-producFt goes into larger things
Inns Factory turns out as by-product a
daily ''~S.'No
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
National Antiquities.
(New York Post.)

New letters of Washington's. the
Dag of the ship which Capt. Lawrence
did not live to see given up, and the
manteI before which Edgar Allan Poe
wrote the "Haven," call attention to a
remarkable season of discovery, or at
least popular discovery, of valuable,
historical relics. We exclude such for
eign triumphs as the uncarthing Of
Menanfer paryri. or the recovery Of
lost sayings of Jesus. These fall with
in the scope of the professional digger.
the archaeologist or eXegete. Our own
monuments and mementos are as a
rule brought to light in the more COM
monplace way Of 4 disputed viii and
testament and 4 subsequent examine
ton of testator's papers. or an auction
sale. or often by mere accident. as in
the case of the plans of New York
city engineer in 1903. Just discovered
among the papers Of the Historical
Association. How much material for
the rewriting OF our past history is still
stored away in private possession.
where the moth corrupts though his
torianS cannot break in and copy is
hard tn tell: hut it must be very large.
No doubt there are men now living
who can still add TO the literature of
personal recolections of President Lin
coin. enormous though it already is.
The advantage Of having n CO q ,ara
lively brief national history is that its
| remains are at least genuine. 1t Is
much better that oar rich men should
buy up colonial relics of undouhtrd
Authenticity than spend their good
money on fabricated European an
| tiquities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
Friday, January 10, 1903.

George AIDE wants to be one OF
Indiana's delegates to the Chicago con-
vention. but it is not disclosed yet
where the joke comes in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

II will take more than leap year to
relieve the situation in Massachusetts
where there are 10000 more women
than men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

It is reported from Texas that
several reputable citizens recently saw
n flock of angels flying over that state,
Not all the counties of that great com
monwealth are yet in the prohibition
column
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

The funniest thing which 1903 has
brought forth is William J. Bryan
eoIemnly telling the country how TO
avoid financial panics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

It looks as if New York might be
forced TO another bond issue before
il sees the last of the Thaw trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
iected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

Other schools occasionally have fairs.
but for II years Cony Highs Chizzle-
While fair has been in class by itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

In Biddeford last year there We're
ass children born of French parents
and 40 Of American parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

There's grim humor in an item sent
this week by an Ellsworth American
correspondent to the effect that the
drama, My Mother-in-Law," will be
presented by local talent to raise funds
for the purchase of hearse. The pro-
fessional writer's of mother-in-la w
jokes may sit down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

Nothing mild about this winter fol
the crews on the coasters.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19
Death of Judge Summer.

George T. Sumner of Denver and AL
amosa, former district judge and one
OF the most prominent attorneys in
Colorado. died suddenly on the morn
ing of the 18th inst. of angina pectoris,
while on a sleeping car east of Jules
burg, being on his way home with Mrs.
Sumner, after n visit to their daugh-
ter, Miss Helen Sumner, at Madison.
Wisconsin.
Judge Sumner came to Colorado in
1880 and settled in Durango. His abil-
ity soon won him the office of dis
trict attorney for the sixth district, and
when Judge C. d. Hayt retired from
the bench, Judge Sumner succeeded
him. After six years of judicial SER
vice, Judge Sumner retired to his pri-
vate practice again and also took up
the legal work of the Rio Grande rail-
road in that part of the state. He
has been occupied in that work ever
since, dividing his time between Den
yer and Alamosa.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

Denver.-One of ten poultry fnstl-
tutes which are to be conducted by the
State Agricultural College will be held
in Denver at Berkeley park on Thurs
day, Aug. 20. At this institute there
will be general poultry show and an
exhibit of live stock and the Colorado
Poultry Farmers Association intends
to make the event one well worth the
time of any person interested In poul-
try raising.
Judge c. H. Rhodes Of Topeka. Kas,
will attend the meeting and will de-
liver two lectures. He will also show
how to judge birds. Prof. II. M.
Banner will lecture on poultry build
ings and equipment and will illustrate
his address by means of charts and
pictures. DR.. ]. w. Bowney of Fort
Collins will give instruction in prac-
tical methods of operating pure-bred
poultry plant. r. C. Clay and l.. l..
johnson of Colorado Springs will dis
cuss the commercial side of poultry
raising.
The Denver Sheltering Home for
Jewish children has been incorporated
by twenty of the leading members of
of that faith in Denver.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19
BuRLINGT0N'S
GREELEY LINE
SURVEYORS AT WORK LOCATING
LINE FROM HUDSON TO
GREELEY.
TO HAUL FALL CROPS
REPORT THAT WORK WILL BE
PUSHED ON THE U. p. LINE
FROM FAYETTEVILLE.

Denver.-A Republican special from
Greeley Friday night says: The Bur-
lington Interurban Railway Company
has completed its surveys from Hudson
to a point a few miles east of Greeley
and began surveys today across the
farms of Thomas Foley and l.. b.
Werkheiser. ten miles southeast OF
here in the Delta district. When TINS
work is completed the survey Will pc
finished from Hudson to Greeley. me
opinion prevails here that the Burning
ton company will be the first to enter
the Greeley district.
]. Fletcher. who has charge OF the
office of the Burlington company mere
today said 1t is the aim of the company
to complete its line from Hudson to
Greeley in time to handle the crops
this fall. The surveys are for direct
line from Hudson to Greeley, cover less
than twenty-seven miles and the line
into Denver is only thirty-one miles
The cost of the Burlington lnterur-
ban line to Greeley will be COMPARE
lively low because of the level charac-
ter of country through which the road
will run. 1t VIII carry passengers as
well as freight and be provided with
the most modern equipment.
Railroad men here were much inter
ested In report, said to be authentic,
that Fitzpatrick Bros. & Collins, VINO
are finishing the Borie cutoff on the
Union Pacific have been ordered to take
their men and teams to Platteville and
begin work on the Union Pacific line
which will run from Platteville to the
coal mines of western Weld county and
continue northwestward.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19
GENERAL NEWS.

Gov. Curtis Guild of Massachusetts
was operated on for appendicitis at
Boston on the 18th inst, following his
recovery from protracted illness.
The New York Republican state
convention to nominate candidate
for governor and state ticket will be
held at Saratoga, September 18th.
Elihu Root will be temporary chair.
man and Joseph H. Choate. former am
bassador to Great Britain, permanent
chairman Of the convention.
Gov. Hoke Smith will call an extra
session of the Georgia Legislature, to
meet August Gath to consider the con-
vict bill, the agricultural school sup
port bill and the anti-lobbying bill.
Sir Thomas Upton has intimated
that he will try again for the Americas
cup with his new racing yacht Sham
rock, II the yacht club will give him
assurance that his challenge will be
accepted.
William H. Taft has written to the
committee having in charge the ar
engagements for the national conference
of the unemployed to be held in New
York city beginning Sept. 25th that he
will not be able to attend the confer
ence.
ne IdHdSeTS Vi tue oted1u-
ship Company at Liverpool, in accord
ance with their usual practice, refuse
to confirm. deny or in any way COM
ment upon the report that the line in
tends to abandon Queenstown as a
port of call in favor of Plymouth.
Denunciation of the liquor traffic. an
appeal for sanctification of Sunday and
the exclusion from membership in
Catholic societies of those engaged in
the liquor traffic were the striking
features of the resolutions adopted by
the national convention of the Catho-
lie Total Abstinence union at New
Haven, Conn, Thursday.
At Pittsburg an alleged conspiracy
of employees of mercantile establish
ments to rob their employers, and
which 1t is said has already resulted
in the theft of over $4,000 worth of
goods from a half dozen firms, has
been unearthed and four arrests have
been made.
That the political situation now de-
veloling in Turkey will be productive
of genuine and lasting reform, is the
belief of Rev. DR.. James =. Barton,
secretary of the American board of
commissioners of foreign missions.
who has just returned to Boston from
abroad and lived in Turkey for seven
years.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

Apparently well-founded rumors in
dictate that MANNED Ali Bey, the Tur-
kish minister at Washington, has been
recalled.
Consul Doty, at Tabriz, informs the
State Department that in Uramia the
situation has greatly improved, and
missionary property is now thought to
be safe.
Captain Baldwin on Friday fulfilled
the second requirement for the ac-
ceptance of his military dirigible bal
loon by making two successful speed
trials at Fort Myer.
Ambassador White at Paris has ad-
dressed the French government with a
view of the suspension of the decree
prohibiting the importation of sui
phurated fruits, with particular refer
ence to California dried fruits, pend
ing the report of the American commits
sion or board which is to cover the
whole subject of the Importation of
preserved fruit and other edibles.
Otherwise, 1t is said, the importations
of French fruits into this country may
he seriously affected.
An order was issued by the Inter
state Commerce Commission Friday
extending from September list to No
vember list the date when the new bill
of lading shall go into effect.
DR.. Robert Koch, the distinguished
German scientist, the discoverer of the
tubercule bacillus and of the cholera
germ, will attend the International
congress to be held in Washington in
September as an official representa-
tive of the German government. Doc
tor Koch is at present in Japan, and
will stop in Washington on his way
back to Germany.
Foods of every description, espe-
cially prepared for infants and in
valids, will be scientifically investi.
gated by the bureau of chemistry OF
the Department of Agriculture to de-
termine whether they are injurious to
health.
Formal notice was served on the 18th
inst. by the interstate commerce com.
mission upon the railroads of the
southwestern territory to answer
within the next fifteen days the com.
plant filed with the commission
against an increase of freight rates
in Texas. The new rates became Ell
fective On the 10th.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Well-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA is the only remedy of
known value, but one of many reasons
why It is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
swcetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

Springfield, Ill.-At the conference
IN the governors Office Sunday after
noon steps were taken to notify the
negro residents of the suburban dis.
tricts to come into the state arsenal
Tor the night. The scattered settle
ments extending around the outskirts
OF the city present too great field for
even the big body OF troops here now.
1t was the idea of the military author
tiles that the most effective work could
be done with the danger spots re-
stricted as much as possible. Another
factor in this connection was the large
number CT warnings of impending trou-
BILE
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19
Once every three years the Sunday

Once every three years the Sunday
school field is surveyed at conven-
fion which brings together delegates
frum all over the world. The latest
has but Just closed at Louisville, Ky.
Figures given there are so surprising
rs to be almost incredible, If they
were not so well authenticated. For
example. during the last three years
there has been an increase in the
membership of the Sunday school in
North America OF 100000 pupils, the
financial resources have doubled, and
100000 additions have come by way
nj the Sunday schools.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

The Wichita (Kan) Beacon had evi.
IDENTIFY mislaid its authorities on Ell.
quette when rush order was received
10 tell the occasions on which to lift
or remove the hat. But editorial
genius boldly and safely met the
emergency In a way that may show
emissions but is eternally right so far
rs It goes. On the authority of the
Beacon you should lift or remove your
hat when mopping your brow, taking
. bath. eating, going to bed, taking up
q collection or standing on your head.
There may be other occasions sug
gested by the rules of propriety.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

Springfield. Ill.-With the arrival
here of the Second and Seventh infan-
try regiments Illinois National Guard,
and two squadrons of the First cavalry.
all from Chicago. the entire National
Guard of Illinois, with the exception of
the Sixth infantry and the Eighth in
fantry tcoloredD was on duty in the
riot-ridden districts Sunday night. In
all, 1920 guardsmen are on duty in the
city. Governor Deenen said this aft
ernoon that he wished to SO protect the
city that the negroes who fled will re-
turn, as they can be better protected
here than when scattered.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

The meanest man in the world has
been arrested in New York on the
charge Of cheating poets. He not only
stole their songs. but also the money
they sent with the verses In a prize
competition. A man who would de.
fraud handwriting union poet should
be made to read all the poetry he re.
cafvpd
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

Peary's-siast expedition northward
b being referred to as "a race to the
pole" II only there was a general be-
lief that he will cover the complete
stretch OF the racetrack the game
would be more exciting.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

Tho newest and finest passenger
steamer has a-teiephone' in every
stateroom. thus enabling passengers
VINO are seasick to cali one another up
and describe in detail all their symp-
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

The queen of Spain has made q
quick recovery. and has left her room
while, the new baby. now aged three
weeks. takes his first promenade in
thu gardens OF La Granja. The first
thing We know. the youngster will be
xidlhg pony and driving his elder
brother to do stunts over the garden
vail
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

Prof. George E. Palmer OF Harvard
university In q recent lecture said in
substance: The scientific world
swung to Darwinism and then
swung back: the religious world
swung over to the scientific position,
md In swinging back" gu,
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

The following advertisement appears
IN a Hungarian journal: Experienced
person has opened a school for all
those who desire to perfect themselves
in the art of being humorous. Dry
intellectual humor taught, as well as
ordinary witticisms of daily life.
Demonstrations in practical jokes il
desired" Here's great opportunity
for the editor of London Punch.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

A weilknown French physician has
written long article upon the useful.
ness OF tears, but he fails to note the
fact that they ofen procure for a wom-
m her own way when dealing with
hnrd-hcarted man. No woman who
ases her ability to cry Alright will
agree with the person who speaks of
useless tears
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

The shortest time around the world
fs esatmed to have been made by Lieut.
Col. Burnley Campbell. who left Liv
erpDlfon May .. 1907. and on his re-
turn landed at Dover on June 13. 1907
eovmisgQ the circuit in 40 days and
loMhours.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

Commander Peary knows now who
The candidates Of the great political
parties are. but he will have to wait
runtu next hummer to ind out who
has been elected.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

Latest disclosures Of the inhuman
treatinent of prisoners in Yekaterni.
st Petersburg. are convincing that the
worst had not been previously told
about darkest Russia. But surely there
d NO worse to come.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

I Now that wireless telephone mes
naxes have been successfully trans
united over IL miles between Newark
and New York. the future OF wireless
Telephony seems bright.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

The board Of education in Shanghai,
China, has decided to punish the teach
ere OF schools who report that some
OF the students are too bad to be edu-
eated 4f f
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

f, A New York woman committed sui
eide because she couldn't pay her
rent. Some people go to extremes In
trying to fOoltthe landlord.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

A New York thief was arrested,
tried, convicted. sentenced and started
for prison within "a hours. However.
he Is permitted to take his time about
Aerying his term.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

A celebrated ornithologist says that
Butterflies are the best actors in the
world. and he was not speaking OF
hummer girls. either.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

There are some people who didn't
cven look at their money after read
ing Of the tensdoilar counterfeit bills.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

The world-wide steel trust is warned
not to give cause for an alteration OF
vowels II its name. ~ r.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

II Anna Gould's marriage should
1urn out happily. how surprised every
one would be!
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

Persians now have the massacre
fever. oh. civilization is spreading
MI right.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19

War bailoonists are beginning to
make battle-sbips look old fashioned
The Lamar register., 1908-08-19
Irritation from underflow.

Greeley.-An underground river a
quarter of a mile wide in the Pierce
locality, twenty miles north of here, Is
helping solve the problem of irriga-
ton there for a large area.
To avail themselves of the under
flow the Pierce residents have put
down wells and the water is raised
with pumps. The most novel well is
that of H. Bert Cave, and is really two
wells, with a pipe running between
them. Each is twelve feet in diameter.
thirty-two feet deep and the water
rises ten feet and runs in as fast as
taken out by pump operated by
electricity. This plant furnishes suf-
ficient water to irrigate sixty acres.
Cal McMullin has a well which
sends out a stream of fifty cubic
inches a second. In digging these
wells the condition of the soil shows
one-time river beds at different depths.