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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
New EnuIand and Protection.

New England and Protection.
In considering the effect of tariff
upon the prosperity of Maine the fact
must never be overlooked that New
England is largely a manufacturing
section, and that practically all of her
manufactures are of protected arti-
cles. A tariff for revenue only or one
eliminating the principle of protection
would mean that many of the articles
now produced in New England would
be produced abroad where the scale of
wages is vastly lower. 1t would mean
that thousands of New England mills
and factories would be driven out of
business and that thousands of pros
porous communities would sink into
the atagnation and decay that comes
to any town when the industries that
once formed the foundation of its pros
perity have departed.
The wage earners in the factories of
New England out-number all who are
engaged in agriculture, in trade and
transportation and in professional ser
vice by 1858, hence it is clear that the
prosperity of these other classes large
ly depends upon the prosperity of
manufactures.
These wage earnerS are employed in
protected industries. Indeed it is the
maintenance of the policy of protection
that has rendered possible the exist
ence Of these Industries in the New
England states. Their continued
growth and prosperity is matter of
vital Importance to this section of the
country, not merely to the farmers
who find their nearest and best mar
kets In such centers of industry, but
also to the merchants who serve them,
and to the men of the building trades
who find employment in their growth
and activity. In a similar degree it
would effect the professional men who
earn their livellhoods in these centers
of industrial activity. All citizens of
New England have direct and per-
spnal interest in the maintenance of
the protective policy. The Dingley
tariff law was the most favorable one
for Maine that was ever put upon our
statute books. Under it's wise provis-
;,x =
ana our factories are protected against
foreign competition, and are able to
best in the world 1t is very essential
to the welfare of our people, that any
revision of our tariff should be made
by the friends of Professionally a
committee upon which this section
shall be represented. and which shall
not be out of sympathy with New
England conditions and needs. A re-
vision made under free trade presi-
dent, by committee appointed by a
southern speaker, with southern
chairman, and made up largely of
southern men could not fail to have a
disastrous effect upon the industries
of New England as affecting both the
products of our farms, of our factories.
and of all the ether interests, COM
mercial. industrial and professional,
that are dependent upon them for
prosperity.
The question of the present election
is 4 question between the various and
shifting policies of w. J. Bryan and
those of William II. Taft-the policies
that have been 50 ably and fearlessly
carried forward under the administra-
ton of Theodore Roosevelt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

No. Adai f. Stevenson is not dead.
as most people have supposed. At
least, the Illinois Democrats have NOM
mated him for the governorship and
presumably they still possess enough
wisdom to nominate man who is
physically alive, whatever his political
condition. His nomination is taken as
meaning that the Democratic leaders
in that state are so far in the dumps
that they propose to let the state go
by default on both the local and cleo
tcral tickets. Had they thought they
really had any chance to carry the
state they certainly would not have
brought Uncle Adlai to the front again
and vet once upon time he was a
man of prominence in American pOliti-
cal affairs, and for four long years
only one life stood between him and
the greatest office in the land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
A Maine Man in Massachusetts.

In Massachusetts it is certain that
Lieutenant Governor Draper VIII be
the Republican candidate for governor
this fall The main contest is over
the nomination for lieutenant COVER
nor, this condition of things being due
to- the habit of Massachusetts of pro-
noting its lieutenant governors to the
governorship. There are three or four
eminent Republicans in the Bay state
who are actively working for the NOM
nation as lieutenant governor and all
of them seem to be men thoroughly
qualified for the place as well as Tor
the expected promotion later. Maine
has peculiar interest in this Massa-
chusetts campaign from the reason
that one of the candidates. perhaps
the leading candidate at the present
time. is Robert Luce, a native of this
state.
Mr.. Luce was born over in Auburn In
1862 while his father, Enos T. Luce.
was at the front AS colonel of the 2"rd
Maine Volunteers. Col. Luce was a
native of Wilton, was a graduate OF
Rowdoin in 1856. and after the war
served as the judge of probate for
Androscoggin county and municipal
nudge of Lewiston In 1874 he removed
to Waltham, Mass, where for q years
he has been judge Of the district court
At the age of IS he still discharges the
imnortant duties of that office and is
probably the most distinguished and
respectcd citizen of Waltham.
The younger Luce attended the
schools of Auburn until his parents
moved to Massachusetts. He gradual
ed from Harvard in 1882 and has since
been in the newspaper and publishing
business. For nine consecutive terms
he has represented the city of Somer-
vile in the Massachusetts legislature,
where he has won a reputation as one
of the ablest and hardest working
members of that body. Since being a
member of the legislature he has taken
u2 the study of law and passed the
Massachusetts, bar examination with
honors. Mr.. Luce is a frequent visit
or to Maine and recently delivered an
Grafton at the centennial celebration OF
Wilton, the birthplace of hts parents:
He has passed his summers for many
wears at New Harbor. Frequently he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
Six to One for Taft Already.
cleveland Leader.)

N(hNtlttlu I1Ntt'Ni'(
Betting. no doubt, is a fools argu-
ment. but to balance one common say
ing with another, "money talks =
WagerS do not debate politics, for IN
stance, but they do record the general
belief regarding political chances and
conditions They can't prove the
right or wrong of anything, but they
hold a fairly true mirror up to the
public sentiment and the drift of
events.
For that reason. it is interesting and
even important to note that bet of
$4,000 on Taft against $500 on Bryan
has been made in New York. The
odds of six to one create a new rec
ord for American history, since the
birth of the Republican party, in the
way of one-sided wagers.
In 1896 the odds on Mckinley were
never higher than three to one. The
common rate was two to one in the
East. In some parts of the West and
the South it was possible, occasionally,
to get even money on Bryan. In 1900
the same conditions existed, as q gen.
eral rule Mckinley being the favor
tie at about three to one, on the aver
age. Some wagers may have gone as
high as four to one before the end of
the campaign.
When the conservative Democrats
tried their hand in 1904. the betting
started with about two to one on three
to one. or even a little higher just be-
fore the polls opened. 1t was evident
by that time that Parker had no real
chance.
But six to one. and in midsummer!
There is no precedent for such a fore
cast of Il Presidential campaign. Il
is a condition which paints a grim
picture of Bryan's very forlorn hope
And the picture is true.
Independent Support of Taft.
indianapolis Starr
One of the most conservative news
papers of the East and one with {
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Worthy Master c. S. Stetson of the
Maine State Grange does not relish
the talk which is being made regard
ing the delivery of the so-called
Grange vote to the Democratic candi-
date for Governor simply because that
gentleman once happened to hold an
office of Importance in the order. He
says to reporter, 81 wish that the
papers of this State would let up their
talk about the Grange vote. Much is
being said about the members voting
for this candidate or that one. The
members of this order are not children
and they know how to vote without
any out side instruction. This is not
a political order and we are not Whit
fling around with our votes. Its men,
bcrship comprises men of all parties
and they are not likely to change for
any but economic reasons l look for
no change whatever on account Of can
didates."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Down In Biddeford it develops that
one of the Democratic candidates for
the legislature is ineligible, as he has
been an American citizen only two
years, while five years of citizenship
are required by the constitution of
Maine. But what is Il little thing like
the constitution among Democratic
politicians?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Of auburn hair radiating shafts of daz-
Zlng light in the thickest of the fight,
while his pealing organ voice rallies
the most reluctant voters to the polls.
Mr.. Bryan will get few 800 checks
from the farmers of Kansas. The state
was hopelessly lost to him when stall
wart Stubs emerged with his infec-
tlous laugh from the primaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
The Maine Democratic Papers.
portland Expressly

We feel hurt about having to do
duty for our Democratic brethren. OF
course we are willing to oblige in any
way that we can, and to go out Of our
way to do our brethren Of the press a
favor at any time. but when they neg
lect to do what it is their manifest
duty to do, and we have to do it for
them it really hurts our feelings. 1t
seems, however, to fall upon our Shout
ders to announce that the cause of the
National Democracy is in need Of mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
Campaigns and Prosperity.
(BuffalO Express. }

James W. Van Cleave, president OF
the National Association of Manufact-
urers. expresses the opinion that the
fact that this is a Presidential year
does not necessarily mean 4 check to
the trade revival. This is the sober
ard we'll based opinion of man who
is in position to feel the business
pulse of the whole country as few men
can. His belief that normal conditions
arc at hand finds it's ground in close
study of all conditions. Even the ca
lamity howlers can't stop their return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Bryan's slogan Shall the people
rule can hardly fail to be regarded
as a huge joke by anybody who re-
members the methods employed by the
Denver convention which nominated
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Joseph l.. Bristow, whom the Kan
sas Republicans have indicated as
their choice for the Senate in place OF
Senator Long. is the energetic gentle
man who was referred to when he was
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
as "the man who can smile and smile
and still he an investigator"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.
Assignment Of Speakers as An.
nounced by the Republican
State Committee.

HON. r. VI. FERNALD.
Weld fafternoon), August 12.
Wilton (eveninS), August Il.
Pennington tafternOon, August Is.
Rangeley teveninD, August b.
Phillips tafternOon, August H.
Kingtield (evening), August a.
Rumford Falls tevening), August Is.
HON. JOHN +. SWASE,Y.
Weld (afternoon). August II.
Wilton evening". August T.
Pennington (atternoonJ. August Is.
Rangeley tevening), August -.
Phillips (aftcrnoon), August IA.
KingtlelG (cvenine), August II.
Rumford Falls (evening), August IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
Campaign
Comment.
As to Publicity.
(Buffalo NeWS.)

IbUTTdT5 ANtWS.J
Mr.. Bryan makes a great cry over
Democratic publicity and then APP
points as his treasurer the Governor OF
oklahoma. who is just now fighting
the battles for the Standard Oil Com
many in Oklahoma, where there is no
law upon the question of contributions.
Comment is needless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
York is All Right.

(I}lUUtIOFU JOUFIdI.J
The Portland Argus need not waste
any sympathy on the York county Re-
puDlicans. who are not worried over
the outlook at present.. York county
stands solidly in the Republican ranks,
and its rer11d in this particular is an
inspiration for every other county in
the state. When the votes are counted
this year it Will be found that Old York
mas been true to her political traditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

An editor in Ohio, who was formerly
a Democrat, by the way, now INDUCES
I'm this Illuminating comment upon
MIR. Bryan. "Once he was prophet.
now he is only il grandfather looking
for job
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
dilates.
Maine Gossip
The Heart.

The heart is tender woman,
Warm with the dow and wine
OF Il passion wholly human
And a pity all divine.
Sweet is her breath as the flowers
In the sheltered nook and vale;
Her hearth flame lights tie hours
When the skies are wintry pale.
But the soul is n spirit lonely
That burns with flame unfed
on the still, white heights that are only
Rose red when the sun is red.
Some who hear her may never
10 her star cold mountains go,
But her far voice calls forever
TO those in the wales below.
Ada Foster Murray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Bangor mail clerks We're considerably
surprised recently at the amount OF
mail which was coming in postmar<ed
Alaska. Package after package with
this mysterious address beWlldered
them until one day an entire mail sack
filled with packages was sealed up ana
marked Fl. Yukon. Alaska. from BAN
gor. Maine, an unprecedented event IN
the history of the local post office. Here
the curiosity Of the clerks became TOO
much for the H. As all these bundles
were marked for the same person, 1t
was deemed insupportablc that his
strange identity should remain q secret.
one of The clerks mustered courage 70
inquire OF the lady who brought in the
last lot if Bangor ladies We're sending
their own candidate for the discovery
of the North Pole. From that inquiry
interesting facts We're brought to light.
1t seems that Il number of Bangor Ia
dies have become much interested IN a
young Texan, Grafton Burke, VINO IS
about to devote his life as a medical
missionary among the natives of this
far away frozen land. Young Burke.
is was ascertained, graduated last year
from q medical school in Tennessee
where a Bangor lady was visiting and
became interested in his remarkable
personality and extraordinary plans.
To him the ladies Of St Johns Episco-
pal auxiliary are sending much needed
and helpful things. Many of these
packages contain presents for Christ
mas tree with which DR.. Burke IS to de-
light children of his future patients in
the field of his new endeavorS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
Where "Wilr" Applies.

milwaukee Sentinel
The Milwaukee Journal says bry".
NAV carry wisconsin. Yes. Deos may
carry it, Watson may carry IT, CIai...
may carry it, Hisgen may carry
but Taft will carry 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Only 4 month now before the foot
ballists will be chasing the elusive pig
skin over the gridirOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

They are setting the 1908 crop of po-
tatocs in Aroostook at 12O00,0OO bush
els
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Winthrop is doing itself proud in its
Old Home week celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
5ected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Pub
Fishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Portland is mildly wondering what
the fate will be of Co. f. which was
sent home in disgrace from Camp Cobb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

u pretty compliment to Maine summer
business when he says that II the ceh-
sus were taken as it is in England
every man taken where he happened 10
be. and if Names census was taken III
July, then the State would be entitled
to three more congressman.
Kate Douglas Wiggin in her au-
thors readings at the old meeting
house in Buxton, is each year one OF
the most interesting affairs of the sea-
son, and as it is the only occasion III
which Mrs. Wiggin ever reads IN pup
lie. her friends and neighbOrs IN th+
locality, -Saco. nave the
first opportunity to hear the book OF
story which has occupied her attention
during the summer. Last evening wa'
the occasion and no doubt me old
church was filled to OVerfioWlnS II
mas been the custom to give second
reading on the evening after the first
in order to acccmodate the many people
who cannot obtain seats for the llrSt
reading. Mrs. Wiggin had not intend
ed 70 give this second reading this sum-
lner, az it has in the past proven a
great strail, but should it be necessary,
Mrs Nviggn and her assistant MISS
Sally Aktrs, will follow the usual Gus
tom and appear again TINS evening.
Parties from Gorhaln, Kennebunk. Sa-
co, Biddeford and Portland will be In
attendance and Gov. Cobb and Mrs.
cobb will be in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

The apple crop in Maine promises Il
be hardly worth mentioning this year
but in New York and the West it is
said there is a fair crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Only Il month now before the foot
ballists will be chasing the elusive pig
skin over the gridiron.
Portland is mildly wondering what
the fate will be of Co. f. which was
sent home in disgrace from Camp Cobb.
The apple crop in Maine promises to
be hardly worth mentioning this year,
but in New York and the West it is
said there is fair crop.
Houlton and Millnocket are happy
over the prospect of at least one good
ball game this year. The Portland
Bangor league games for Friday and
Saturday will be transferred TO those
towns.
To the numerous Bath people who
frequent the waters and resorts of the
New Meadows river, there was no
more familiar character than old
Uncle" Henry Trip. monarch of
Bush island, about mile to the
southwark of Birch Point Mr. Trip
died Aug 4. He was famous for his
peculiarities and the fact that he was
able to dig the best clans that could
be raised along the New Meadows
riXer For years he had dealt in
Holsters and CLAIMS and scores of
summer people used to make it a
practice to go to his island weekly to
get their supplies of shell fish.
In taking the next United States CEN
sus. work will commence probably iii
| April and it will all be done in 80 days,
| that is. the gathering of the statistics.
| 1t will take three years. however, to
tabulate the work and get it ready to
publish. Director North of the census
bureau estimates that the next census
| will cost s14,0OO,OO0 against sl2,500,0o 600
| for the last census. The nations in
creased possessions accounts for the In
| crease in the cost. Director North pays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-12

Independent Support Of Taft.
indianapolis Starr
One Of the most conservative news
papers of the East and one with a
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-08
Hiss RinkGr Becomes Bride
Of Dr. Armstrong.
WAS QUIET EVENT IN WASHINGTON
Ceremony Performed BY Rev. C. P.
Stealey, Pastor Of First Baptist
Church VIII Reside In New
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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-08
MeelIne af rIa.

a meeting Of Brindie class No IA,
b the First Baptist church viii bo
held Thursday evening "a the lecture
room 81 the church An election for
officers VIII be held at this meeting.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-25
Willing to Risk a Trial,

a Scotchman stood beside the bed of
his diving wife. and in fearful accents
asked was there anything he could do
for ner.
Yes. Sandie." she said. I'm hoping
you'll bury me in Craeburn kirkyard."
But. my lass" he cried. "only think
OF the awful expense! Would ye no be
comfortable her In Aberdeen"
NO sandie. I'd no rest in my grave
unless | were buried In Craeburn."
ITS too much you're askin'," said
the loving husband. "and ! cannot
promise ye ony such thing"
Then. Sandie. I'll no give you ony
peace until my bones are at rest In
my native parish"
An, weel, Maggie" said he. IN Just
gle yc a three.month trial In Aberdeen
an see how ye get along.'-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-25
Lesson Brought Home.

Old Jacob Grimes was an Illinois
farmer. and one summer his nephew
from Chicago came to work on the
farm for him. Jacob told the boy that
the first principle OF farming was to
use up and wear out the old things
first.
Don't touch this years fodder" he
would say, "till last years has been
consumed. Don't use the new harness
while the old holds out. The new red
cart runs better. but we will keep 1t
In the barn till the old gray one breaks
DOWN"
Jacob sounded this principle Of his
TIL the boy got tired of it. He would
get especially tired when he would be
obliged to eat last weeks bread and so
forth, according to the principle.
Jacob, one stormy night, said to his
nephew:
William. I've got to go to the vii.
lage. Fetch up and harness one OF the
horses from the four-acre field"
Which shall | fetch?" said William,
the old horse or the young one?"
The old one. of course?" said Jacob.
Always wear the old ones out first,
you know"
William paused in drawing on his
rubber boots.
In that case. uncle" he said, hadn't
you better go and fetch the horse?"
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-25
12Ey tv1e6 ~ y0J7IZ CL0SEk 71HaV 0eo'"'~"e~

1, watchers marveled wonderful steadiness OF so
- - os he held his rapier there and still more N Ms
wsrns of it. Before could recover from their aston
s.Sn,ant be had thrust 1t into the scabbard 4.
"Iack twas shameless thing thou wouost nave uono ~
my afanced wife -
" anrley gasped, "what?'
anx wife to be- God bless her." returned Forest ~, -
And what of Lady Anne Marsen? Langley ASKED Win ~
.ssumnton of roughness his tremulous ups oeea ~
"she waits for thee; and she'll wait AWAY ~ 1 e
to her; 8 she is A., .r. .dv Anna v.s the
aJsek Forest gently the LADY anne "a. .sI,
-, th. love secrets Lady Courtenay and myseh
whan each fancied the other did not ovs. sne 0''s ~
ether INIT all her is for thee only. -. .,,.-
blind was!" ...,x .,a rnrest smiled haupdly
CHARLES" said Langley presents ana - s... =. ~
,svsr - M rerrst the sparinE Of my life
The Ordway new era., 1908-12-25

, ,o,uRe himself wearing the uniform o,
ohe ~" % @ Understanding distance oehna .s mn %
na .e the door Forest lacked few inches Oh hi fair
neight anu ~ S sne features gave him an appearance s ~
% os to make it almost impossible to believe
seen several years of war service ne, ether for
m, nb Of the many candles placed at various
noints around the room. -. ,... langley passed
Few WORDS we's sn,nd his ears mustachios came OIL
ana he threw them the table. IT., .r Thought had
Not until tnsn a,a ," he said with odd mixture o.
IN hi. Sa snS =.
Instantly Lansey weapon .na. had always him to
as:s. and in truth ut rs The
me veteran in such encounters I. vcory and won