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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

The death rate among the members
of the House has been much lower of
members have died since last June. Tho
second member of the House to die
during this session was Abraham
Lincoln Brick of Illinois. 1t is sug-
gested that Mr.. Brick must have been
among the earliest born of those named
for the great president. for he came in
to life Just eleven days after the Re-
publican convention in 1860 assembled
at Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10


May 9 will be the great day OF the
merry springtime down in Texas. for
on that day comes the vote to decide
the great question whether or not SEN
ator Baiiey-the greatest statesman Of
the age or STANDARD Oil joe" accord
ing to the Texas point of view--is to
help in representing the Lone Star
Democrats at the Denver convention
The campaign is making the state siz-
gle from end to end. If anything else
is going on in Texas it is not to be dis
covered by reading the papers of that
state. Here is the prophecy of the
Houston Post which keeps the welkin
ringing overtime for the Bailey cause:
..Four weeks from today and here IN
Grand Old Texas it will be swung.
thump, wallop, smash. biff. jolt, punch
and swat. Then the dull, dim, day.
dreamy thud will enfold the 'anti-
bailey movement in its silent aud shad-
owy obscurity." - a....---..--s---i----l-4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
Lord Nelson's Tomb,

London guide was showing an Amer
lean tourist the famous tomb at st.
Pau!s. This SIR said he, lis the
tomb of the greatest naval zero the
world ever seem Lord Nelson. This
marble sarcorhagus weighs AZ tons.
Hinside that is a steel receptacle, thar
weighs II tons, an hinside that is q lead
casket weighing two tons Hin
side that Is the mahogany coffin that
old the hashes Of the great 'ero."T
Well" said the tourist, after a mo-
raents deep thought, II guess You've Got
him.. II he ever gets out of that, teie.
graph me at my expense. '-Lippincott's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

while the unusual strength shown by
the prohibition element in the cities is
further menacing to the saloon inter-
ests.' The saloon interests may well
be frightened. The prohibition move
ment which began in Maine over half
a century ago is now national in scope
and nothing can stay it's progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

The Philadelphia Inquirer suspects
that there is conspiracy to starye
Bryan. He was asked to a dinner in
New York on condition that he should
not speak, which was tantamount to
telling him not to come, and was so
understood. Then he goes to "ban-
quet" In Denver and the walters struck
an is a fat man, but he can't stand
this sort of thing indefinitely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
Getting Even.

Last year I received telegram from
a friend who was travelling in Italy"
said a San Francisco man. 1T came
collect and cost me seven dollars; and
when opened it. all I read was, Thank
YOU. I AM WELL
"i'hen i sailed forth and sought me
out cobblestone-a nice. large copble-
stone weighing about IL pounds. And
white paper and 1 boxed it. UP in "a
handsome bcX; and I sent it by express,
collect. to my Fictitious friend far
across the bounding pillows.
And. when he had paid his. little SIS
and had orened the box in ST. Petersburg.
If | remember rightly. he found in ad-
dition to the precious contents a note
load that rolled off my heart on receipt
of the news OF your good health "-Wo-
mans Home Comuaninn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
A Militant statesma an.

The first congressman from Missouri
was John Scott Of ste. Genevieve He
souri, territory for four years and then
served as congressman for eight years
he was noted for the eccentricity Of
tnat almost covered his ewes. and his
pantaioons were always at least four
sizes too large for him. All his life he
carried under his vest on his left side q
Jsautifn!lv. carved dirk and on the other
SIDE pistol.-Kansas City Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

There is a Photographic department
connected with the academy of sciences
well-known persons, artists, statesmen,
singers, actors, etc. are carefully pre-
served. To this collection a more vaua-
BILE addition is to be made in the form
of records On which the many German
dialects and other languages used in the
Austrian empire will be preserved. Prof.
Josef Seemuller of the Vienna university.
Prof. SchatZ of I.emherE. and Frof. Las
siak Of Freiburg will have charge Of the
collection, which they think it will take
years of careful work to complete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

Follow ing the example of two small.
er islands, Bar Harbor and Nantucket,
Prince Edwards island now bars the
automobile. In this case the action is
frankly taken in the interests of the
timorous horses of the island, though
it is suspected that the drivers are
really mere frightened than the steeds
That has often proved the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
FRANKLIN.
FIR EMAN.
visiting

= Mrs. j. X. Richards is visiting
friends at Arson.
Mrs. Myra Howard, who has been
visiting friends, has returned to her
home at New Vineyard.
Mrs. F. w. Briggs is dangerously III
with n complication of diseases. DR.. Z.
w. Bell Of Strong is in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
New Enemy in Mississippi.

We are facing here the sale Of a vii
famous compound known as Jake"
composed of one part alcohol, one part
extract OF ginger and two parts hell. It
does not create a whisky diseased habit,
but follows AS the natural consequences
Of arst creating whisky. thirst. 1t 6if-
qucntly kills the user OF it. Cocaine is
as liable to kill man who knows
nothing of its effect. Jake deserves
the serious consideration of the Meridian
police Observation-Disclosures Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
Didn't Divide Eternity.

"On one occasion when in congress,
said james F.. Banks of Boston, Gen.
Benjamin Butler arose in his place and
minated that the member who occupied
the floor was transgressing the limits Of
debate.
why general said the member re-
proachfully, you divided your time with
me- -
"I know did, reioincd Butler grimly.
hut ] didn't divide eternity with YOU -
Washington Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
BashfuI Biddefordites.

(Biddeford Journal)
What's Biddeford done or neglected
to do that she has no single rep
resentative in the list of notables who
are on the road to everlasting fame
via the revised edition of Who's Who?
1t is possible, of course, that this
absence is accounted for by the we'll
known shyness of Biddeford people
when it comes to selecting a central
figure for the limelight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

The extremely broad brims of these
merry Widow hats, running well up
to three feet in the fashion centers, are
making pedestrianism a difficult and
dangerous business on the sidewalks
of the large cities. The hats them
selves look well as millinery creations
the girls look who are under them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

18th Ohio district is one of the luckiest
men in public life. Twice he has Sc
cured his congressional nomination by
the flip of a coin. His recent renomi-
nation came after two sessions of the
convention of three days each, with a
thought, and on the 4S1st ballot. The
tossing Of a silver dollar, which fell
head up, broke the opposition to Cole.
Coles first nomination for Congress
four years ago was won in the same
way, after the convention had been
deadlocked for three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
Maine Gossip
An April Soma.

Over and under,
A worlG of wonder.
While melody gathers and mounts ard
thrills
In huoyant rhyme to,
And perfect time to,
The steps of April across the hills!
Gone the aurora's
Flashes, and Floras
Train now fiushes the banks O. the rills;
For each and all. love.
Springs ancient thrall, love
The steps of April across the hills!
Clinton Scollard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

Evelyn Thaw says she is going to
publish book, but not until she is
80 years old. If she keeps on she will
have material enough for whole Ii
brary by that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

It is estimated that immigration this
year will be less than for several years
past, condition which gives salts
faction to those thoughtful persons
million or more of aliens every year.
If the falling off should be 100 per cent
the country would manage to get along
for time without serious trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

1t is only fair to state that this
Williams who is named for second
place on Tom Watscn's Populist ticket
is not George Fred but gentleman
from Indiana,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
The DandeIion Danger.
(Farmington Chronicle. }

The city of Denver has passed an
ordinance that anybody who permits
dandelions to grow on his premises
shall be liable to a fine of not less
than $40 or more than 500. Such a
law in Portland would bankrupt
everybody in a week, says the Port
land Press. Our own observation
leads us to fear the dandelion, which
is really a beautiful flower, is becom-
ing a nuisance on lawns and other
grass lands. The winged seeds are
carried broadcast and the plants
spring up in great numbers over near
and more remote territory to the
detriment of lawns and fields
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Maine Not Exempt.
portland Argus.)

cortland ArguS.)
The attempt to blow up the church
in Bath indicates that even Maine is
not exempt from species Of crime
that is much in evidence elsewhere
Blowing up buildings and bomb ex-
plosions are becoming a common &C.
currence, although making a church
the object of attack is something new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

No fewer than 420 monkeys arrived
on a steamer at New York this week.
1t is going to be great season at
Newport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

Gov. Guild, being a newspaper man
himself, will be particularly interested
in reading those obituary notices
which were prepared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
lnterpretad,

Say called st. Peter to an attendant
send down for tin horn gambler and
a copy of George AIDES Fables: there's a
understand word he say s."-Puck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
Friday April 10. 1908.

What a great hit some vaudeville
managers could make by putting Castro
and Thomas w. Lawson on the same
stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

"A man is bore when he talks SO much
ABOUT nisself. that you can't talk about
Billings. : {.
rhe really grant are the few whnsmake
success OF faalareg though the many Who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
Tho Thina That Matters Most

After all, the thing that matters most,
both for happiness and for duty. is that
we should hahitually live with wise
thoughts and right feelings.-John Nor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
suggests Promotion

Dam Ii is the name OF St. Joseph
iiaundryman, and the Chinese government
e cveflgnsine q good thing by not havjn1
tMc.) Gazette. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

Sir David Gill, formerly astrologer at
Cape Town, South Africa, had an inter-
view with Cetewayo. the great Zulu
chief. The dusky potentate asked him
how long it would take to go to the sun
in Cape wagon. Making a rapid cal
culntion on his cuff. Sir David told the
amazed chief that it would take 1900
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
A REPUBLICAN COUNTY
CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD
CITY. HALL AUGUSTA
TUESDAY JUNE 18th, 1908
At 1890 O'clock A.

For the purpose of nominating three
candidates for senators, one candidate
for sheriff, one candidate for clerk
of courts, one candidate for judge
of probate one candidate for regis
ter of probate. one candidate for county
attorney, one candidate for county
treasurer. one candidate for county COM
missioner all to be voted for at the Sep
TENDER election; and transacting any bust
ness that may properly come before it.
The basis CT representation will be as
follows. each city, town and plantation
will he entitled to \one delegate. and for
each fifty votes cast for Republican cam
didate for Governor in 1906 an additional
delegate. and for a fraction of twenty
five votes in excess of fifty votes,
further additional delegate. Representa-
fiop will ha follows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

make failure of success commonly GO,
the name.-Puck. e'
I pity him who has beard but has M
little one to pull it.-Eugene Field.
Evil counsel is swift in its march,
Plutarch.
Thou oEghtest not to know the wealth
or thy ne;ghtor.-tlomer.
The good man ought to be a thoroughly
bright and happy man.-Brooks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
We Live For Self Too Much.

There be none 80 lowly,
Rit have some angei-touch;
Yet, nursing loves unnoly,
We live for self too much!
-(ierull Massey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

Prof. T. D. A. Cockerell of the uni
versitv of Colorado describes a well-rre-
served specimen of a wasp belonging to
the genus Paratiphia, found in the sEale
rocks of Miocene time at Florissant, Col,
which exhibits peculiar venation of the
wings, exactly as it appears in the same
genus today. The most striking pecul-
iality is a characteristic imperfect vein
in the wing which persists in the same
insect at the present time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

1t is pretty plain that Portland
people want the new City hall on the
old site.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
Daily kennebee Journal
EsTAsLIsHEp 1926

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, 1908-04-10

The snowstorm of year ago at this
date was the real thing in comparison
with this little affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

Wednesday, April Is, is the day
when the shore dinners at New
Meadows Inn will again be glorious
reality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
Perhaps.

Mamma, is that bay RIM in the bottls
on you table?' "'
Mercy. no. dear" she replied THAT
is mucilage.'' "s
OH! said little Johnny. "perhan.
that's why 1 can't get my hat on ="
Methodist Recorder. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

Melville Ezra Ingalls,, the western
railroad magnate, a native of Maine
and a graduate of Bridgton Academy,
will deliver the grafton in connection
with the celebration. of this Maine
academy's centennial to be held June
30-July 1. Mr.. ingalls, was born in
Harrison, Sept. 6, 1912, and was
brought up on a. farm. He was
educated at Bridgton Academy and at
Bowdoin College and is a graduate of
Harvard Law School in the class of
1863. He practised law at Gray for
a time and then moved to Boston. In
1867 he was a member Of the Massa-
chusetts senate. He was made presi-
dent in 1870 and receiver in 1871 of
the Indianapolis, Cincinnati and
Lafayette railroad and from a bank
rupt condition with the aid of his
colleagues effected reorganization
in 1873 and in 1880 put it's successor.
the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, ST. Louis
and Chicago railroad on a solid foot
ing, consolidating with other roads
into the Cleveland, Cincinnati
Chicago and st. Louis railroad Of
which he is chairman, comprising the
Big Four system. From Oct 1, 1888,
until February, 1900, he was president
of the Merchants National Bank, Gin
cinnati. He was the democratic
candidate for mayor of Cincinnati in
1908, and was president of the
National Civic Federation in 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

If anybody doubts that the r. F. D.
carriers earn their money he should
try the job for week at this season
of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

They have had to put the reverse
gear on the baseball practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

Bangor News: According to q re-
port published in the Bangor Wing
and Courier three-score and five years
ago, the last wolf seen alive in Maine
was observed near the upper waters
OF Union river near the present village
of Ellsworth Falls, as it paused to
gorge itself upon the body of a dead
horse in clearing by the roadside.
The beast was very old and shaky on
its feet, and from the slow and clumsy
manner in which it bit off pieces from
the frozen flesh, it's teeth were evil
IDENTIFY badly worn and dulled from
years of constant use. From the
carrion the beast was tracked to the
shores of Union river by footprints in
the slush and wet mud. When these
tracks had reached a hole in the ice
about the middle of the river they
stopped. and the presumption was that
the wolf, gorged and stupid with much
food, had walked to a place where the
ice was thin and had broken through
and was swept under the frozen coat
ing and drowned. This suspicion
was verified the. next day when the
body of a very emaciated and very
aged wolf was fished out of Union
river near Ellsworth A citizen of
Bangor who is alive in good health
today was present when the dripping
body was rescued from the water, and
this gentleman believes that the wolf
drowned in Union river thirty-five
years ago this month, was the last
member Of it's species which has been
seen in Maine
AT the inaugural parade in Wash
ington, March 4, 1909, the State of
Maine will be represented by one Of
the finest of the National Guard or
CARNATIONS. Co. A of Portland has
long had the desire to attend this most
notable function and now the plans
that have been made for years will be
realized Ever since the organization
celebrated its Tooth anniversary in
June. 1903,. the funds in the treasury
have gradually been added to- and
now there is nearly sufficient sum
on hand to pay all the expenses of the
visit. The big military drill and ball
TO be held by the company at the
AUDITORIUM on May I will add stlll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10
Total

filled only by such delegation Delegates
in order to participate in the convention
must he elected subsequent tc the date of
the call for this convention. The
sion in the ante-room Of the hall
at 10 O'Clock on the morning Of the
convention, for the purpose Of receiving
the credentials Of the delegates.
Per order of the Republican County
Committee.
- c. S. HICHBORN. Chairman
FRANK ). HAM, Sec. sr-g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-10

OF the year.
Readers of Mrs Clara Louise Burn
hams recent novel, 1.-THE Opened
Shutters" may be interested to know
that the Old Tide-Mill, Harpswell
which figured so prominently in the
outcome of the story and from which
it got it's title, was blown down by one
of the storms of the winter.
The Washington County railroad
has gone all the other railroads in the
country one better in the matter OF
accommodating it's patrons. A pas
senger one day last week lost a set OF
false teeth out of the window. The
loss was reported to the obliging con-
ductor, who stopped the train, backed
to the scene of catastrophe, where the
missing mOlars were found and re-
turned to their owner.
One of the wildcats at E. D. Brann
& Cos. shop in Ellsworth escaped
from it's cage last Wednesday night
In the morning the cat had possession
of the store for a while, until Mr.
Brann arrived, and effected a speedy
capture. 1t was the first arrest by
the new city marshal, and probably
the first time in the history of Els
worth that the city marshal has been
called upon to capture and lock up a
wildcat, although they have had some
subjects almost as bad. The cat dur
ing it's freedom stalked stuffed heron
and chewed it up. 1t did no further
hunting, and the body of the wild
swan which had been left at the shop
that day, and which would have
made dainty morsel for the cat, was
not fo,,ohol
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-24
PARKER REPLIES TO BRYAN
Says the Nebraskan Did Not Act
Square in 1908.

Albany, N. Y, January 22.-Ex-
Judge Alton B. Parker of the court
of appeals, and who was a
candidate in 1904 for the president
of the United States, was in Albany
today in attendance upon the court.
His attention was called to an eX-
tract from the speech of William J.
Bryan before the democratic mem
bers of the Kentucky legislature yes
terday, in which Mr.. Bryan was quot
ed as saying that in 1904 he took
his medicine in Parker. Parker
was the man above all others | did
not want"
What a pity" said Judge Parker,
that Mr. Bryan failed to be equally
frank in 1903 Had he done so the
situation of the party would be vast
ly better than it is. There were but
few democrats in that year who
thought it wise to have third term
candidate But every man of sense
knew that unless a man could be
found who would receive Mr.. Bryan S
support, his warm personal follow
ing would seek revenge for the de-
feats of 1896 and 1900
so statesmen, politicians and in
terested citizens sought diligently
to find some one that he would sup
port. To some, at least, he said he
would bolt ex-President Cleveland,
Governor Hill, Senator German and
Judge Gray, but that it would be
hard to oppose Parker, as Parker
had supported him.
This attitude induced the impress
sion among many that my nomina-
tion would be acceptable to Mr.. Bry-
an as any except his own. That i'm
preston led to pressure upon me
from many quarters to change my
plans for life. And it contributed
in no small measure to the movement
which led to the control of the con-
ventiOn.
'Subsequent events showed that
Mr.. Bryan had not been entirely
open with those who mad consulted
him, for when to his surprise dele
gates began to be elected favorable
to my nomination-when indeed the
tide had grown too strong to be
breasted, he started out on his fam
Gus tour of denunciation. The dra-
CONS teeth which he then sowed
yielded an abundant harvest, aye, all
that he could wish.
But it would have been very
much better for the party had he
said in 1903, before sentiment had
crystalized as he says: Parker is
the man above all men don't
want -
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-24

Cotton Association Adjourns After a
Two Days Session.

Charlotte, n. c., January 22-Fol-
lowing a two day session the annual
session of the North Carolina Cotton
Growers Association came to an end
this afternoon. President G.. G..
Moore was unanimously reelected.
The association put itself on rec
ord against unrestricted immigra-
tfon and bucket-shops and in pursu-
ance of a plan for stronger organ
ization elected state organizer Re
slutions were adopted endorsing the
warehouse system as factor in hold
ing cotton for Is cents. The conven-
ton was addressed by a number of
prominent southern planters and
business men.