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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-18

| sponsiOle to see that they should be
renewed no matter in whose hands they
| happened TO be at that time. With
this understanding of the agreement,
there can be no question as to the
| fairness of Mr.. Morse's action in get
! ting the notes discounted.
If the check with which the dis
| counted note was paid out in the name
OF Mr.. O'BrieE to whom was the money
due? To Mr.. Morse OF course It was
in payment for stock delivered by Mr.
Morse that the notes were made. So
if the check in payment for the note
i was made out technically in the name
of Mr.. O'Brien, whose name was on
the note, it was really meant for Nh
Morse, 20 whom the note had been as
signed. There are lot of facts in
connection with this case that have
not yet come out which will put an
entirely different aspect on il than has
so far appeared from what has been
published about it
Lawyer Britt said he did not yet
know whether he would interpoSe a
demurrer to the indictments. His legal
action would depend upon study OF
the grand jury minutes for which he
intended to apply.
Mr.. Morse, after leaving the court
room, went to his Office and was soon
in consultation with former business
allies regarding his entanglements. 1t
was while so engaged that news was
brought him that another Indictment.
alleging perjury, had been found. For
the NONE Mt Mr. Morse had no COM
IL,
he should appear in court tomorrow
morning to answer the new charge.
This course was decided on in view
OF the fact that Mr.. Morse was al
ready under $4,000 bonds and that he
siSrified his Willingness to appear
whenever wanted.
Tie perjury indictment, it was
learned. was based upon 4 loan Sc
cured in September last by r. r.
Thomas from the Eank of North
America, of which Morse was vice
president at the time. L. II. Thomas.
in t,stifying before the special grand
jury. told of the loan. which was one
Of 100000. Alfred II. Curtis. then pres
iGcnt of the bank. also testified 10 the
fact that the loan had been made
Mr.. Morse. who had been before the
grand jury. was then reca He'd and ask
ed if such loan had been made. 1t is
stated that he denied that the money
had btrh loaned to Thomas. either
on lis recommendation or without il.
Thomas was again summoned and
this time. it is said. he produced a
letter which Morse had written recon-
mending the loan. Later Mr.. Morse
again appeared before the grand jury
at his own request, and. it is stated.
stated that re desired to correct his
testimony. This he is said to have
done in Il manner so that it squared
with what had been learned from 9TH
er witnesses.
It was pointed out. however, that the
law is such that corrected testimony
before 4 grand jury might be taken
as a basis for a perjury charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-18
water SHUT OFF.
ChicagoLiQuor Men Strike
Back at Prosecutors.
Saloon Men Own the Watering
Troughs Throughout City.
Humane Society May Provide Water
For Dumb Animals.

Chicago. Feb. 11.-While irving to
force the bibulous element of the pub
lie to fcrego beer and drink its water
straight on Sunday. the Law and Or
der League has brought about I,
strange condition of affairs. 1t has
closed the water fountains to the
equine and canine public and if the
latter would drink it is forced TO drink
beer with its master or go dry.
Yesterday the Transfers Joint
Council, representing thousands OF
transfers of the city, sent Il COM
munication to the Chicago Federation
of Labor, asking its cooperation in a
request to the Humane Society TO have
watering troughs placed at convenient
points in the city whereby the horses
may quench their thirst.
1t is a serious condition which con-
fronts u.s. the communication reads.
Heretofore plenty of watering troughs
have been scattered through the city.
But each trough has been located in
front of a saloon and the saloon keep
er paid for the water
How the water has been turned off
from most of the troughs, and the rea-
sons given by the saloon keepers is
that the Law and Order League is
prosecuting the saloon men without
just cause and they now refuse to
contribute TO the comfort of the public
any more than they can help.
The matter will be brought to the
notice OF the Humane Society this
week and some plan devised for fur
nishinG water to the dumb beasts.
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Two thirds of the houses in Man
chester, y. y. have broken windows,
owing 10 the accidental explosion OF
about . pounds of dynamite in the
certer Of the town. American Tele-
phone X Telegraph Co. employees have
been ut work building a line through
the town and used dynamite to blast
rock where poles were to be set. a
fire WAS Quilt near 81 pounds OF dyna-
mite To thaW it out Suddenly there
WAS :; terrific explosion. Houses and
stores for two miles away felt the jar.
Buildings near at hand We're demolish-
cd and glass was broken in large
quantities everywhere. While no one
was hurt the property damage is ex-
tenSive
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Houlton, Me. Feb. ia strike Of
all the car men and inspectors on the
Bangor & Aroostools Railroad went in
to effect today. The strikers include
all the men who either repair or clean
the cars. there being about 115 on
strike. AT this place there are only the
foreman and an assistant to do the
work ordinarily looked after by crew
Of Il. Efforts are being made to hire
others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-18
Bangor & Aroostook Car Men
And Inspectors Go on Strike.

While no official statement was OBJ
tainable as to the demands Of the men
it is understood that some time ago
they made certain requests with thu
understanding that If they were rot
granted they would strike today.
The section men, who presented
schedule Of wages and hours at tho
same time, will hold meeting a.
Millinocket Thursday, it is said to-
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ON FULL TIME.
Mills at eiddeford and Saco Start UP
Asain-60O0 Hands Affected.

Biddeford. Me. Feb. 1.-THE cotton
mills of the Pepperell Manufacturing
Co. in this city and of the York
Manufacturing Co. in Saco went back
onto full time this morning. These
mills went onto reduced schedule
when the other mills in New England
decided to do 50. About 5000 textile
operatives in Biddeford and Saco are
affected. 1t is thought hero that the
fun time schedule will be permanent.
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VIM. S. Perks of houIton.

lloulton. Me. Feb. 17.-William S.
Perks. 4 popular druggist. died at his
home. Main and Summer streets. Fri
day night. aged - years. after an ill
ness of nearly two years duration Of
Rrights disease, The remains were
taken TO Fredericton. n. B., for IN
tcrmcnt
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THE WEATHER.
FAIR AND COLDER.

Washington Feb. 17.-Forecast for
New England: Fair Tuesday, colder in
north and central portions; Wednes-
day increasing cloudiness with snow ii
north and rain or snow in south pcr-
ton in afternoon or night; light to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-18
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Feb. 17.-There will be
rain or snow tomorrow In the Ohio
valley extending by Wednesday into
the Atlantic states, with rain or snow
over the north. The winds along the
New England and middle Atlantic
coast Tuesday will be light to fresh
west. becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-18
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Feb. 17.-Forecast for Boa-
ton and vicinity: Tuesday fair. follow
ed by rain or snow Tuesday night or
Wednesday, warmer Wednesday; light
variable Winds becoming soutlleriy
and increasing.
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AUBURN REPUBLICANS.
Candidates For Aldermen Nominate:
In the Various Wards.

Auburn. Me-, Feb. 17.-(SpeciaD.-
The following were nominated tonight
as Republican candidates for alder
men:
Ward l, Charles G. Ross; Ward 2, \.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-18

a. Rowell: Ward 5. Albert Smith
Ward 4. Warren McFadden: Ward
5, Simeon E. Leonard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-18

QUIT THE USE OF WHISKEY
Tor everyday ills. Sanford's Ginger is
Ten times AZ effective, always heaithful.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30

the cigar and two cents tax you would
not stand it very long before you
would be trying to have the tax taken
off. but II is the same with almost
everything you buy, whether 1t be
clothing, shoes, hats, or any Of the
necessities of life. The tax Is added
70 the selling price of the goods and
the consumer has to pay IT.
AS we raise our revenue by taxing
the products Of labor and capital, the
tax must be added 20 the selling price
of the article. Thus when you pur-
chase the article you are paying the
tax in the increased cost, which les
sens your power to purchase; there
fore you cannot make as large a de-
mand for the products Of industry,
and when you cannot purchase the
things you need. why manufacturers
and merchants viii not find such a
ready market for their goods; then
they will cut down their force Of labor
and thus lessen the purchasing power
Of those thrown out OF work For the
great majority Of people have no way
OF employing themselves and must
depend on someone who can employ
them, for they can only live from week
to week, depending on their daily la
Dor to make a living Thus the de
mand for goods is still further de-
creased and the manufacturer will re-
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Notes and Comments

Kaiser "Bilr IS his vacation. He deserves IT, His
uncle is also taking chance with climatic changes They
both enjoy our permission.
as the world twrs its and does another stunt
Il the people who have something TO give Thous-
ands are looking for work in this town.
The left hand is kept busy lodging the right just now
nultitude of sins may be easily hidden-and your
neighbor none the wiser-if you do it quick.
DandeliOn and other green's not bad to take Ma
ture kind with the best remedies for punched bilious
co ahead with your fun-mang; but there is nothing
moro beautiful than fruit blossoms Delaware is big in
it's smallness
Massachusetts man wakes up find he is a Phil
adeiphia suicide Probably had his fingers crossed.
Bishop Fallows believes II possible live 100 years
81 make buttermiS main tipple. The price ap-
peais 20 the working man. and Heaven good
chance Of being shy few men with wide foreheads
at least for a time.
isn't bad 70 know that the KnickerboclSer Trust
Company has reopened with twelve million dollars
pay for Withdrawals Enough confidence restored,
too, to bring in deposits of some value.
Strawberries at Lewesl Won't be long. Feel like
changing underwear Hope it's a teaser.
DO you know what incubus is9 Get WISE
Of those who live here details bad conditions
Of streets and pavements, this has
the goods TO produce
It be said in a words-prce the foreign noble
man or title. and papa viii buy it, Fools.
aggregation It there, however. from occa
sona,ly, Notwithstanding
Evening journal., 1908-03-30

duce his force again, and then we have
hard times and business depression.
Thus 1t is clear that the smaller the
purchasing power the smaller the de-
mand for goods, and the greater the
purchasing power the larger the de-
mand for goods. We hear people talk
about production, but rnanifesflv
its not over-produotion when peopie
want the things. Thus it must be from
their inability to purchase them. ana
we must therefore change our svstern
.of taxation If we would avoid business
depression, for as we tax the mater
ial that is necessary to build a house.
~ ADDS to the cost Of building houses
ana you win have to pay more to live
IN IT, Tor the owner Will have to get-
interest on the increased cost Of
building or It would not be a paying
investment. Then the tax on the
house viii be added to this and the
tenant Of the house must pay the
taxes. There is no escape under our
present system Of taxation.
Thus we have traced the cause OF
our depression In business TO our sys-
TEN Of taxation, and therefore we must
change our system of taxation If we
would eMect cure.
You cannot tax yourself rich. but
you can very easily tax yourself poor.
How can we raise our revenue with
out taxing industry? Wen. suppose
the land value Of Wilmington to be
fifty million dollars, which is about
its value. Now suppose we need one
million dollars TO run the city. Wen,
u We tax it two per cent. we will raise
(COnnnued On Page "a
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
PoPULIsTs REVIvING.

N parts Of the South and West are signs Of
- revival of the Popuist party. This polit-
cal organization came into prominence during the
campaign of 1892, when Mr. Cleveland was elect
ed President In the campaign of 90 it coalesced
with the Democrats. Mr.. Bryan coupled the
Populists with the Democrats during that memo
rable political struggle. He was the candidate Of
the Populists as we'll as of the Democrats, and he
never forgot that fact. 1t was charged also that
Mr.. Bryan was more of a Populst than Demo-
crat, and this charge was never seriously resent
ed. After that campaign the Populists party de-
clined and became almost extinct
But among the old-tme Populist leaders there
are evidences of dissatisfaction which will prob
ably result p uniting the old Populist elements
with the new Hearst party
Should the Independence League gather in the
remnants of the old Populist party and should a
combination be made with the dissatisfied labor
element, the new party would become formidable
If the Socialists were to join them large vote
would be added. There is, however, no probabil-
ity that the Socialist party will unite with the
above mentioned forces. The Socialists are radi-
caly different from other so-called reform parties
The new party, of which the independence
League is the pivot, means more trouble for Mr.
Bryan.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Editorial opinion
Colonel Townsend's View.

Milford Chronicle.
AS the date for holding the Repub-
lican primaries draws near, the align
ment indicates the results. In New
Castle county the first district, 1t is
now almost a certainty that Cover
nor Lea and Senator H. A. Dupont
viii be chosen from there. From Kent
county, the second district. Senator
Harry A. Richardson is conceded as
one OF the delegates, with DR.. George
W. Marshall and ex-senator ]. Frank
Alice contesting for the second.
Chances favor the election Of DR.. Mar
shall by reason of the fact that he is
working with the organization. In
Sussex county the congressman, DR..
Hiram r. Burton, is to be one of the
two delegates, and as yet the crystal.z-
alton Of public sentiment has not been
formed TO accurately predict the other
member. It now looks as If DR.. Caleb
H. Layton would be the sixth and last
man Of Delaware's delegation. This
may not be the view Of some who be-
lieve that they are in touch with the
true conditions, but we believe that
the delegation as outlined above. will
form Delaware's representation at Chi q.
cago in June.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
QUEER TALE OF wH1sKEY.

A DOVER newspaper scents a plot which
revives memories of years ago. There IS
a popularity about the STORY" as furnished by
our Dover contemporary.
In brief, the STORY" is that a "well-known
Democrat is enlisted with small detachment Of
Republicans" in endeavoring to entice voters ut
the coming primary election by the use of whis-
key.
This is strange story-the prominence Of
whiskey in county that gave about 1000 major
ity against whiskey at the election last November
Are we to have in the middle county revival Of
whiskey politics, a return to methods that pre-
ceded the prevalent use of money by the polit-
clans of Kent and Sussex?
Years ago, when many persons now in middle
life, used 70 hear politics discussed in the lower
counties, whiskey occupied a pronounced place
1t was in the bar rooms and in the atmosphere
that surrounded many politicians and whiskey
was potent. 1t was regarded as a political force
and seductive ensnarer of voters. Political con
tabs would be held with the bottle close at hand
The doubtful voter could be won over by drink
that is, drink with prominent politician" ."
Some Of the "doubtfuls' would consider it a high
honor If they could return from Dover and relate
that the "old party all right that he, the
doubtful" had just had drink at Dover with So
an dSo, and So and So told him that things were
all one way. How the old Capital Hotel was
Fedolent with politics and whskey
Times changed, and whiskey, although it still
went down with considerable gusto was super
ceded by cash But the vote at the local option
election in Kent last fall, Kent being the banner
prohibition county, indicated that whiskev as a
political persuader, was persona non grata"
Therefore this report of the revival Of whiskey
IN Kent county is interesting. The license men
will say they must have it and the "drys" will
look Mortified.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
MONDAY, MARCH so, 1908.
NO SPLIT IN REPUBLICANS.

@ ONTF. persons have an idea that there may be
- split in the Republican party this year.
The wish is father to the thought Judging Dy
the troubles in the Democratic party during the
last twenty years, it has been assume tha. some
Republican leaders this year, if they do not get
what they want will do the Democrats nave
done-1nife their party ticket
Twenty years ago the Democratic party was
torn asunder by factional quarreling. This STRIFE
was one of the causes of the permanent defeat oi
the party in Delaware, although political condi-
tions have so changed that the Republicans nat
urally would have come into control OF Delaware
even had the Democrats held together.
The seeds Of factional discord however, pre-
vented the Democrats from presenting united
front even as minority party. Following these
local factional disturbances came the national
split in the party which resolved itself into the
BRYAN and anti Bryan forces in Delaware as well
as elsewhere
The Democrats to-day are far apart in their
views on national questions. There is little hope
that the party will be really united during the
coming campaign.
1t is problematic whether the nomination Of
Judge Gray for President would materially
strengthen the party in this State. question OF
State pride and admiration for Judge Gray would
draw some votes from the opposite party and
from those who are independent in their political
views to Judge Gray, but on the other hand he
would lose some Democratic votes Extreme
Bryan men would be against him. They would
go further even than their chief, for Mr. Bryan
never had an idea If reports we have heard are
correct, that Democrats of Delaware would not
Loyalty support Judge Gray for the nomination
for President at the Denver convention.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
A Healthy Sign.
diddletown Transcript.

Middletown Transcript.
The time for fling names of candi-
dates for delegates and alternates to
the Republican State Convention ard
Tor members Of the County Committed
OF this county expired on Tuesday Of
this week. ten days before the primary
From the list published there are con-
tests in every ward in the city of VIII
minston except one. In the county
outside there are contests in only
three or four Of the thirty districts.
The contests in the city are for both
delegates and committeeman. In the
rural districts. except IN the First dis
trict of Mill Creek hundred. the con.
tests are all for places in the oreani-
zation of the party. The contests ap-
pear to be personal rather than fac
tional. That is, many persons desire
TO be members Of the county commit
tee This is proven by the fact that
IN no ward or rural district is there
a contest between two different sets OF
candidates. but there are as many as
hve candidates for one particular place
on the committee
We consider this condition a har-
binger Of success. Men do not fight
for membership on the committee of a
party that is doomed TO defeat It IS
conclusive evidence thot former work.
ers are willing to continue at labor.
and many others not heretofore prom
inent desire to "get on the band
wagon" There. is always room for
an earnest. active party worker. and
the voters viii now have the selec-
ton Of the best.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Personal and Pertinent

H. NJ Eradey, the noted superintendent Of the Sons
Of Temperance. talking in Washington about
perance orators.
The temperance orator to-day" he said is always
Of respectful hearing In the past II was not so
Az the beginning Of the temperance movement drinking
meetings for other purpose than to
interrupt The had be very care
ful In els remarks He had look give his
hearers opening for opportune but ribald
terrupton"
Mr.. Bradley gave a loud laugh
Il remember he said, when they began temperance
work here in Washington A series Of meetings was
held in a large hall The audiences were always numer-
but they interrupted horribly In the end an ex
prize hghter hired 10 sit In the obstreperous gal
lerv and keep ORDER.
We'll night the orator contrasted the clean con-
spoke beautifully and at his climax he cried ringing
npassioned tones:
What do we want when return froU our daily
to1f WHAT 90 we desire 10 burdens.
our hearts TO bring smiles TO and song 70 lips
Here the orator paused for effect and the conscien
tous prze-hgher tptoed hurredy the front Of the
gallery shook his finger at his unruy charges and said
in threatening stage whisper:
Mind. the first feler among ye wot says "beerl"-
out he goes"
Joanny Gon' who was Roosevelts guide during his
COLORADO funt is now living Cody Wye. One Of
Gons neighbors when contemplating trip TO Wash.
ington this winter, mentioned the fact 10 Cor.
Say n you 60" said the guide generously, femme
know III drop the President line and have him look
you ups-1Appineotts
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
A oooI TsIk On ! 1ot proposI.Io!


March the twenty ninth and the be-
ginning OF spring
Also the beginning Of business for
James NJ. Bryan.
Now right here is a point we want TO
dwell upon. The clear. beautiful wealth
er of spring affords what IL probably
the best season Of the whole year. The
days are cool enough to make the work
OF painting a house, or a whole cit
almost a pleasure, and the sun isn't 50
red hot that the paint win crack OF
almost before IL leaves the brush. Then
usually we have a run Of good drying
weather, and this As a great help.
These are some Of the reasons why
people get James N. Bryan 70 do thor
painting this season. You are doubtless
familiar with them; l know we are. we
know that this year is going to be a
wide awake hummer.e
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Father Ru,seII 70 Preaoh.

ct the services at the Cathedral v n
be preached by the Rev. william +
Russell. formerly secretary to Cardi-
nal Gibbons, now pastor OF St. Patrick's
Church in Washington. ID. c Father
Russell is a scholar OF much repute
in The Catholic church He Is a writer
and historian and is held m high esteem
by Cardinal Gibbons and the priests o.
the Baltimore diOcsEe.