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The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

so much an indication of growing laxity
in the marriage tie as it is of a wide
spread popular belief that the happiness
and welfare of one partner In the mar
Tiage contract shall not be sacrificed 10
the depravity of the other The indi-
vidual's view of divorce. in other words
is not always that of the sociolOgist the
one seeing only the personal advantages
arising out of some particular separation
the other deserving the social effect Of the
MULTIPLICATION Of separations.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
His Wasted suggcstion.

De Byng had come home little later
than usual and Mrs. De Byng was en-
gaged in telling him what she thought
Of his lack Of punctuality
When the good lady stopped TO take
breath, De Byng tnoughtfully remarked,
1T seems strange that the American
woman doesn't learn to pantomime, In
France a graceful woman Of intelligence
and beauty can tell a graphic story by
gestures and facial play alone-without
the Introduction of a single spoken word. %
Did Mrs. De Byng adopt this well-meant
suggestion?
On the contrary, she became noisier
than before
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
NIr. Rryan,s Predieament.

From the Atlanta Constitution
While some Democrats of distinction
carry beneath the surface a deep-seated
conviction of the inexnediency OF Mr.
Bryan's candidacy, but few of them are
very fact is one palpably weak joint in
their armor How can Mr. Bryan be cx-
pected to eliminate himself from the
equation when he is assured. everywhern
he goes, that he is the choice Of the peO-
pie and that it is his duty to stand by
his battery? He Is. after all. only human
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Blindness. and women sailing white seas
Seas where no placid sails have ever heeu.
Dreams ike van demons on waste marshes seen
Through dulliug fevered eyes. The dregs and lees
OF wine long split 80 dead divinities.
Gray, empty days when Spring is never green.
Can the heart answer what these riddles mean
Can the life hold such hopelessness as thesei
Love living low in the long pleasant grass
Youth with his eager face against the san.
They may not guess the hours when these shall pass
In what drear coin such lovely dreams are paid
At what grim cost their fiOWgTy DAYS are WOn
When man IS old aud lonely and afraid
Helen Hay Whitney, Gypsy Verses
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

and graduating from
the College OF the
City Of New York in
1882. he took the law
course in Columbia
College Law School,
and was admitted 10
the bar IN 1888.
In 1883 he packed
up his goods and
chattels and went
West, settling in
Denver. where be
has practiccd law
@ yer sin C e. He
served IN the legis-
lature of Colorado
for two years.
Entering national
politics, Mr.. BO-
nynge was a candl-
date for the House
of Representatives
IN 1900 and 1902. AZ
A. .4ra.. "a.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Two SizzI.rr.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
If President Roosevelt and Senator Till
man had not disagreed and had formed an
alliance for mutual offense and defense
six years ago, this country would now be
one vast blister
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Senator Stone wants 10 fix December
% 1913. for the evacuation of the Philip
pines; and if it's all the same to Mis-
souri,, he wishes it would kindly send him
back to the Senate SO he may be on hand
10 see that il IS attended %.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
The Nonenthusiast.

From the ST. Louis Post Dispatch
Gov. Hughes arouses no violent enthusi-
asm, but, perhaps, enthusiasm is precisely
what is not wanted in this country for a
few years. As nonenthusiast, however,
Fairbanks is even superior.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
4 Long Ride.

The militia sergeant looked hard at the
newspaper clipping in his hand
This stun here. he said. is a story
about mobilizlns the State troops on the
Pacific Coast"
What's mobilizing?' inquired the cor
poral.
The sergeant stared again at the clip
ping.
1T must be short for acknowledging,
he replied.
'ItH bs q long ride said the corporal.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Lost the Point.

TomNns-I think these pretended re-
formers. who seem TO delight in slum-
ming. 60 too far.
Crane-That's what I Ike about Paris
you never have 10 go far.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
10 PRIMROsE PATH.

You'd like 10 write?
To you il seems
Enchanting quite
TO pencil dreams?
Well. Well Obey ambitions goad.
But, an, it is a weary road.
You'd Ike TO write?
You'd sit up late
IN black and white
To coTuscate?
Well. be IL so. Take up your load.
Youll find il is a weary road
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

From the New York Mail
When the President used the pronoun
we in his message, whom did he mean
himself and Bryan. himself and Taft. or
himself and Loeb? The situation seems
TO call for supplemental message.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Where tn Rerin Reri.inn

From the Indianapolis News.
Still, it may be somewhat easier to OBJ
tain d revision Of the tariff after there
has been a careful revision OF Congress
next November.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Humor on Tap.

How can ! hitch my wagon 10 a star?'
demanded the press humorist.
BY means Of your shafts OF wit" ex-
plained his friend, who was also a humor-
list. even If an amateur
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

He once laid cornerstone"
''WeU2"
Hes been cackling about il ever /
since"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Sweet Proof

II wonder If Reginald really loves me?"
aucibly unused the fair young girl.
Yes" answered Reginalds EMPLOYER.
'he does. You would know it If you could
see him at the Office staring into vacancy
with his mouth open"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Nn Rnnn1

Il hear stated the real estate dealer.
that many farms in this vicinity have
recently changed hands"
Yep responded old Farmer Coboss
Hired men like 10 move about"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Crazy MnII Pnpcr.

From the Kansas Cty Star
Evelyn Thaw may be justified in her
protest again the wall paper at Mattea-
wan. There is some very crazy IL not
criminal wall paper even outside the asy-
lums.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Considerably south.

Are you going south this sprIng?"
Not any farther than Punta Arenas. .
Explanation: The point IS concealed in
the fact that PU-ta Arenas is the south
ernmost town on the planet
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
4 Trine Mixed

Everybody looks blue here"
1--WE feel blue. stranger"
Have you no local Oprimists 2''
Yes. they're the ones what made the
town dry.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

From the Springfield Republican
Charles w. Morse is now threading the
intricate bypaths Of the highest levels OF
high finance. That is to say he is re-
ported 70 be missing
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Representative Robert W. Bonynge, Of
Colorado. is a native Of New York, and
New York City at that Born in 1863. edu-
Gated in the public schools of that city
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Perish fhe T.hnnnht

II is a sin to steal a pin.
But holy smoke,
I hope il amt no moral taint
To steal a joke.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

The refusal Of the South Carolina leg
islature 10 pass a prohibition bill doubt
less brings great relief 20 number Of
people in Augusta. Ga, VINO have been
outWardly clamoring for the closing of
the dispensary in North Augusta. s. c..
just across the Savannah River.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Doubtless Senator Davis merely desires
the people of Arkansas TO understand
that the Presidents last message to Con-
gress was report OF progress in the
Davis anti-octopus fight
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

AS the baseball season draws near. the
dread fear increasingly assails Us that
Richmond may not be able 10 land and
hold the tail-end position in that new
league says the Times-Dispateh Of that
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

From the Chicago Record Herald
Has anybody heard any upproarious
demonstrations of approval in the Senate
of the Presidents sentiments?
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

From the Chicago News.
Even those of Us who are not Pullman
car porters usually find that politeness
pays,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
A Flowing Pen.

From the Florida TiinesUnion.
There must undoubtedly be a fountain
pen at the end Of that Big Stick.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

We don't know but that we think ex-
Senator PETER should get about as much
quiet fun out of the present situation as
anybody else
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Oh, for the good old days before the
invention of Unions and things. when
paragrapher might ring in dozen or so
lingering n-the-lap-of-spring quips with
out having folks look cross eyed at him,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

A Mr.. Beard and Mr.. Shaver had a
vicious fight in an Indiana town recently,
and we suppose Mr.. Shaver may be de-
pended upon TO cut Mr.. Boards acquaint-
ance in the future.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

If Chile viii take a good look. perhaps
it viii recall having met Admiral Bob"
Evans before
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

An oil faster for Memphis is to be ap-
pointed soon SAYS the Nashville Ameri-
can Heavens, surely il hasn't reached
the point at last where we are going TO
have 20 eat that STUFF
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
His Messages Know No Brother.

From the Detroit News.
Taft may continue the Roosevelt pol
icies. but who will continue the Roose-
welt messages?
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Those Pullman porters who have made
a record for courtesy during the past
year viii be presented a months extra
pay as a reward. This. however, is by
no means a tip TO the public to reduce
or cut out the porter's zip.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
And the Tariff stimulates Beveridge.

From the Boston Herald.
Anyway, Beveridge on the tariff is
more stimulating than the tariff on
beverage.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

There are all sorts Of yaps in this coun-
try, including especially the South Dakota
couple who have named their baby Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

vision must wait a year says the Cleve-
land Leader. Doubtless tariff revision had
a sneaking idea some such fate was in
store for it,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

The cables say Turkey is preparing for
war against Russia. Evidently. what lit
tie japan did TO Russia has caused Tur-
key 20 perk up considerably.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

city. The same fear in regard to the
Washington baseball team comes forth
and camps on our chest every night.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

The country viii approve the suspension
Of Public Printer Sulings. Convinced
by facts brought 20 his notice that there $
something wrong in the big establishment
for which Public Printer StilIings is Of
ficially responsible, President Roosevelt at
once takes steps TO find out just what
IT is and Just what should be done about
IT, That's the proper Executive temper
and action
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

The fatal error 80 the Thaw trial was
the defendants failure TO produce a wit
ness or two willing 10 swear they saw
Stanford White make a motion toward
his hip pocket as il about to draw "a
weapon
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

No sooner has Count Szechenyi been
disposed OF than Count PrezeZdsisCke gets
in the limelight. We suppose there Is no
way 70 keep the news columns from pre-
senting the appearance of having "a mum
Der Of pied lines scattered around among
the reading matter.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Mr.. Watterson is "thunderiug away at
the smart set in New York again" ac-
eording 70 the Milwaukee Sentinel The
colonel should reserve his thunder for
big game.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Foraker club has stampeded 70 TAFT
ard Taft club has stampeded TO For
akeT out in Ohio That leaves things
right where they started, anyhow
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

trom tHe Springfield Union.
Whatever trouble there may be in the
Government Printing Office, # is plain
that President Roosevelt means to get
at the bottom Of it, which is only another
illustration Of the Presidents purpose TO
obtain honesty and efficiency In every
branch Of the government service
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Among recent callers nj the White
House were AIessTs. AIeshakegeshlg
Tayoumis and Omunekakeuce Waway-
zeacumig surely, the President was able
to convert these gentlemen 20 his sim
plihed spelling idea
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

We should think that recent Tiuman-
Rockefeller conference sufficient cause
for another message 10 Congress.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

7 IIIIii UT "TIlII-IT'IL III -TITI-HII-
The Government Printing Office ought
TO have a chief capable of handling its
business in a thoroughly efficient manner.
Mr.. Sullings is entitled 20 a fun meas
ure Of the square dear which We have
heard so much about and If further in
veStigatlOn leads 10 his UndOing. then
the President must try again. There
must be somewhere in the country sew
eral men capable OF making admirable
Public Printers. 1t is obviously a place
which calls for abundant tact, as well as
business ability Of a high order.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

There Is growing feeling that Con-
gressmen are not earning that % per
cent increase in salary" SAYS the Com
moner. Well that is not apt TO cause
any feeling Of disappointment throughout
the land; nobody expects them to-
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

A New York paper recently contained
the following ad: TO let-Lonely heart
Has been occupied before but is in good
repair, and will be found warm and com
Portable. May be leased for life by the
right party Privately, we believe that
is snare set by one Of Grandoldgeorge-
bailey's red-headed widows Of Harmless
Houston. Tex
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
MR.. STILLINGS' REMOVAL.
Press Approval of Presidents
PROMPT Action on Charges.

Press Approval of Presidents
PrOmp; Action on Charges.
Prom tle Norfolk Landmark
President Roosevelt has properly
suspended Printer StIIings pending the
outcome OF Congressional investigation:
and I'm supplying the place thus tenn
porarily vacated. the President has wise
ly avoided selecting any Of the suspended
chiefs stan, but has drafted Chief Clerk
Rossiter. of the Census Bureau In the
present scandal special emphasis is laid
upon the suspicion OF graft but harsA
treatment Of employees, many Of them
women, is 30 less burning a question
We have heard q good woman who was
an employe Of the printing Office. and
was never afraid Of work, say that che
would die before She would return,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

As an evolution from sphinx. Judge
Alton b. Parker IS the eighth wonder Of
the world: also the ninth.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

We have nothing of interest TO state in
reference 10 eX-Gov. Beckham. but we
thought we would mention his name
again just at this point. because IL viii
be only q short time now until mention-
ing 1t az all viii involve long and tedious
explanation.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Senator Davis praised Mr.. Bryan in
New York as 'the greatest living Amer
ican;' in Washington. he said Mr.
Roosevelt's message was as brave q doe
umsnt as he could frame" himself. Evi-
denuy the Hon. JET" proposes 10 land
on his feet. no matter which way the
wind shifts next November
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

An Ohio hen chews tobacco" says the
salt Lake Tribune, II chewing tobacco
were confined to animals that can't spit,
the habit would be more bearable
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

city. The same fear In regard 10 the
Washington baseball team comes forth
and camps on our chest every night.
Oh, for the good old days before the
invention of Unions and things. when a
paragrapher might ring in a dozen or so
/ lingering n-the-lap-of-spring quips with
out having folks look cross-eyed at him.
If Chile will take a good look. perhaps
! it viii recall having met Admiral Bob
Evans before
Doubtless Senator Davis merely desires
the people of Arkansas TO understand
that the Presidents last message TO Con-
gress was a report OF progress in the
Davis ant-octopus fight.
An oil faster for Memphis is to be ap-
pointed soon SAYS the Nashville Ameri-
can. Heavens, surely it hasn't reached
the point at last where we are going to
have 10 eat that stuff,
Those Pullman porters who have made
record for courtesy during the past
year will be presented a months extra
pay as a reward. This. however, is by
no means tip 10 the public to reduce
or cut out the porters tip.
The cables say Turkey is preparing for
war against Russia. Evidently what lit
tie japan did TO Russia has caused Tur-
Key TO perk up considerably,
The fatal error in the Th1w trial was
the defendants failure 60 produce a wit
ness or two willing 20 swear they saw
Stamford kArsffa "a fCEt-.4-s{
his hip pocket as IL about TO draw a
weapon.
A Foraker club has stampeded to Taft,
ard Taft club has stampeded to For
akeT out in Ohio That leaves things
right where they started anyhow.
There Is growing feeling that Con-
gressmen are not earning that 80 per
cent increase in salary says the Com
moner Well, that is not apt 10 cause
any feeling Of disappointment throughout
the land; nobody expects them to.
A New York paper recently contained
the following ad. TO let-L0nely heart
Has been occupied before. but is in good
repair. and will be found warm and COM
Portable May be leased for life by the
right party" Privately, we believe that
is snare set by one of GrandGldgeorge-
bailey's red-headed widows Of Harmless
Houston Tex
We have nothing Of interest TO state in
reference 10 eX-Gov. Beckham, but we
thought we would mention his name
again just al this point because IL viii
be only short time now until mention-
ing it at all viii involve long and tedious
explanation
Senator Davis praised Mr.. Bryan in
New York as ''the greatest living Amer
ican;' IN Washington. he said MI
Roosevelt's message was as brave q doe
ument as De could frame" himself. Evi-
IDENTIFY the Hon. JEFF proposes 10 land
on his feet. no matter which way the
wind shifts next November.
As an evolution from a sphinx. Judge
Alton b. Parker is the eighth wonder of
the world; also the ninth.
An Ohio hen chews tobacco" says the
salt Lake Tribune, II chewing tobacco
were confined to animals that can't spit,
the habit would be more bearable.
Among recent callers at the White
House were MeSsTs. AIeshakegeshlg
Tayoumisssig and Omunekakeuce Wawav-
Zeaeumig. surely, the President was able
to convert these gentlemen 20 his sim
plifed spelling idea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded the past week in the
office of the Somerset county registry OF
deeds:
HARNONY-Charles W. LOOMS to 8.
G. and l.. +. McIntire.
CGRNVILLE-Henry johnson to Ansel
A. 'ioodridge.
Athens Herbert F. Lincoln to Estelia
z. Lincoln. SIPS.
MADISON = Messalonskee National
Bank to Lille B. Hannah; Harrison SAL
ley TO Eben Dean.
MERCER-Rufus S. Leeman ct al. TO
Albert Z. Yeaton: Charles A.. Blaisdell
to ella A. Blaisdell.
FAIRFIELD-Loren W. Judkins 10
Gertrude ID. Morrow, 500; Colby Getchell
to f. g. Otis: VIM Devine to Pierce
Michanel, SO
NEW PoRTLAND-Chancy A. Clark
to Winthrop B. Hoyt, $500.
ST. ALISANS-Samuel Sanborn to John
& ]. L. Field. 500; Sarah w. Field to FL
mer +. Field.
ANSCN-Samuel Bunker to John Rob-
bins. $50; Calvin Z. Hilton TO John FitZ-
simmons ct al.
SNITlFIELp-Mary A. Holmes ct ais.
to I-aurirda Holmes: Laurinda Holmes
to Carroll Holmes.
PlTTSE1ELD-Julia c. Head to Dudley
Il. Gerald. 5000.
Observation-Disclosures ]. Foster 10 Chas.
Homestead. $75.
SkoWHEGAN-Geo. L. Biiwell to Ma
tilda NJ Hayden; Eli T. Hayden &c Matil-
da NJ. Hayden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
Earnham kjncaid-

At the home of Mrs. Arthur Kincaid
at Richmond last evening occurred q
quiet wedding, when her daughter
Miss Lucy May Kincaid. was united in
marriage with George Dana Farnham
of this city. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. r. A. Rich Of the
Methodist church in the presence OF
near relatives and invited friends. The
bridesmaid was Miss Charlotte Kin
caid. a sister Of the bride. and the
best man was Everett Kincaid, a
brother of the bride.
The bride is well known in this city,
having formerly been in the employ
OF the Sawyer Publishing Co. where
she was very popular with all her as
sociatcS. She mas an extremely larg.
circle of friends, all of whom join in
wishing her happy life. The groom is
the son Of Mr.. and Mrs George d.
Farnham of College avenue and is one
o. the most popular young men of the
city. He was graduated from the Wat
erville High school in the class of 1905
and during school life took an active
part in athletics. He is now in the en-
ploy 81 the Maine Central Railroad as
brakeman in the Waterville yard.
After short wedding trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Farnham Will reside in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
w. C.. Il. IL Mee&inn

The Soldiers and Sailors Branch OF
the w. c. T. L. held it's regular meet
ing at G. A. r. hall Tuesday evening
ard was very well attended. The meet
ing was opened by singing. Mrs. Towle,
the president in the chair. Devotional,
exercises were followed by singing,
Miss Maddox, of Augusta presided at
the organ. Miss Mabel Wyman of Au-
g'sta lead in prayer. During the regu-
lar orde! of business Bro. A. s. Strout
was elected nd vice president and sec
rotary vice Lewis Macord who tender
ed his resignation. Bro. d. L. Jewett
was appointed treasurer pro tenn dur
ing the absence of Adam Lemont After
the regular business was over remarks
for the good of the order by several
members, also select reading by Bro.
c. +. Turner. Misses Wyman and
Maddox rendered excellent duet
which was enjoyed by all Among the
visitors were Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick
Hayes. and Master Earl Hayes OF Chcl-
sea. and Mrs. Georgia Staples Davis
and Mrs. Allen Of Augusta. The meet
ing was declared one of the best for
some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
Labbi- BouIette.

very pretty wedding occurred
Wednesday morning at the Sacred
Heart Parish church, when Harry Lab
hi and Miss Albertine Boulette, both
OF this city, were united in marriage
by Rev. FIR. kealy in the presence OF
a large number of relatives and
friends. The couple were unattended
At noon a. wedding dinner was served
at the home of the groom's father,
Fred Labbi, of Water street.
The groom is the son of Fred Labbi
of this city and is one of the most
popular young men of this city. He
has recently been employed at Liver
more Falls. The groom is the daughter
of Mrs. Joseph Roulette of Birch street
and has been employed in the millin-
cry department of the L. H. Soper Co,
where she has made a host of friends
to wish her joy. Mr.. and Mrs Labbi
We're the recipients of many beautiful
and costly wedding gifts from their
many friends.
The bridal couple left on the after
noon express on wedding trip to
Boston and vicinity and on their re-
turn will make their home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-27
Everett ]. Marcia.

Everett j. Marcia, son of Mr.. and
Mrs David Marcia, who reside on the
Ridge Road. so called. passed away as
result of the breaking of an abscess
in his throat, with which he had been
troubled but a short time Mr.. Marcia
had been employed for some time in
the woods near Bingham and having
contracted a cold and having a slight
sore throat, decided to come to his
home here, arriving here Monday
night. Much pain was experienced and
DIR. z. c. Hooper and DR.. c. B. Ames
were called Tuesday morning. The
patient seemed to improve under their
treatment but at 5 o'clock Tuesday
night the end came very suddenly.
Everett is the youngest son of .ne
family of four boys. being 10 years old.
Beside the parents three brothers.
Frank, Augustus, and Charlie survive.
The case is especially sad because of
his always robust health. he never
having previously experienced any
serious illness. The funeral services
will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morn
ing at the Catholic church. Rev. P. A.
Jouvin officiating. The remains will
be placed in the tomb.