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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
MAINE PEOPLE.

Among the several ladies from Burn
ham who recently visited Mrs. +. ia
quith in Clinton, were Ruth and Doro-
thy Reynolds, twin sisters. who were 50
years old last April Both these ladies
are enjoying good health and are re-
markably active.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Logue celebra-
ted the 5Oth anniversary of their mar
riage last week at their home in Port
land.
The Staples family recently held us
second annual reunion at the home OF
Charles Drew, at Huff's Corner, Wei
liEgton. About 6S members of the lam
lily We're present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Marx have Just
returned to kumford from trip 10
Germany, France and Switzerland. ME-
Marx at one time lived in Germany.
The engagement of James Henry
shannon, Jr., ard Miss. Maud Elcy
Rurnham, both OF Saco, has been an
nounced. The wedding will take place
October I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

wears of the national career as
world rover F.lihu Root and VIII
liam Fl. Taft We're responsible FOR
the achievements in colonial gov
eminent which have brought credit
to the administration of the late
President Mckinley and of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Upon whom would
Mr.. Bryan rely for counsel and as
sistance i'll the problems of admin
istra,ion? Is the selection of the
oklahoma politician, the former
toutcr Of financial schemes, as his
intimate adviser and counsellor, Il
specimen Of Mr.. Brvan's judgment
of the men best qualified to guide
the affairs of the nation during the
next four wears? The confidence in
Mr. Bryan'3 good Judgment has not
been strengthened by The recent dis
closures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

The item on this page Saturday stat
Ing that "the abuse of the Waterville
Sentinel during the campaign added at
least ten per cent, to Congressman
Rurleigh's Majority" should have been
credited to the Somerset Reporter
rather than to the Waterville Sentinel
Even though the Sentinel may recog-
ton it has not yet publicly admitted
it IN its columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
The Springfield Republican, in spca

The Springfield Republican, in speak
irg of the death of the veteran Phila-
delphia organist and choirmaster'
Lewis H. Redner. says that he will be
long remembered as the composer OF
the tune st. Louis" to which Phil
lips Brooks's hymn 80 Little Town OF
Bethlehem" is sung. DR.. Brooks. then
rector of the church, found his In
spiration for the hymn in Palestine in
1865, and composed it year later. lr
1868 he asked the organist, Mr.. Redner
to set it to music for the Christmas
service. and the tune came to the COM
poser's mind in his sleep on the night
before Christmas. DR.. Huntington,
then rector of All Saints church in
Worcester. soon included it in his
Sunday-school shNnnzhook~ and lt-np be-
came at once great favorite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

A Democratic Wspaper refers to
President Rooscvtlt'S recent reply to
w. j. Bryan az hay" We do not APP
pIehend, however, that the "peer:eSS
leader had any difficulty in under
standing it. Certainly the American
people did not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

The time is rapidly approaching
when the great bah players will retire
from the lmelight, and then the people
will doubtless find time to give some
attention to the national election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

There are whispered rumorS that
Vice Presidential Candidate Kern Is
likely to be the next man that Hearst
"Shows up" This brings out again
the stories that Governor Haskell of
oklahoma was really Bryan's personal
preference for running mate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Mr.. Bryan has thrown Jonah Haskell
unceremoniously and somewhat pre-
cipitately into the sea of political
oblivion but the fact remains that the
peerless leader is still running for
the presidency upon the platform writ
ten for him by this Standard Oil man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Even the automobilists, who under
ordinary conditions can easily escape
from their own dust, are now joining
in the general prayer for rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Governor HaSkell'S statement Is
chiefly notable for the things it leaves
out. However, his actions speak loud
err than words and WILL we think. be
conclusive with the American people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

They have not figured much in the
disclosures, but some of the worst
all are those campaign songs he has
written in behalf of the Bryan cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
DaiIv kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

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, Pub
fishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

1t has been frequently noted by aero
nauts that the barking of a dog is al
ways the last sound they hear from
earth, and it has been discovered that
this can be heard under favorable cir
cumstances at an elevation Of four
miles,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

1t is to be observed that Mr.. Bryan
has sent no new dispatches of late to
President Roosevelt. one such eX-
perience is doubtless enough to last
him a lifetime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Governor Haskell may at least have
the satisfaction of knowing that he en-
joys the profound sympathy of Colonel
Guffy of Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Thus far nobody has found any
rhyme for fiiSgen-nor any reason, for
that matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

There is certainly plenty of ginger in
the baseball campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

September 20 and 80 and October
are the dates of the always popular
fair at South Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Anyway the first fatal accident of the
hunting season was not mistaken
for-a-decr case
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
Maine Gossip
All Vanity.

De wiz re knows he pleasant
F.z Ec ripple cross de wheat;
De mocliib' bird is smgin'
ki.Ze he knows his voice is sweet.
De crow Tar, in the co'nlier
He des so black, you know,
He think he mus be purity
Dat why he take on so!
It's vanity, believers,
F,= high eZ sun an star;
We mos too good fer haven
Dat wlS SO few is dar.
Atlanta Constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

The taxable valuation of Guthrie, the
capital of Oklahoma, is $500, 000 a:
against s1,50O,000 last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Joseph Conrad is to follow up THE Sc
cret Agent with two more stories having
anarchism for their theme. Both will be
shoit. In one of them he makes q char
acton say: II don't understand anarchists.
Docs Il man of that-of tlIat-persuaSion
still remain an anarchist when alone, quite
alone, and going to bed for instance?
Does he lay his head on the pillow, pull
his bedclothes over him and go to sleep
with the necessity of the chambardement
general, as the French slang has It, of the
general blow-up always present to his
mind? And if so, how can he?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Freeman Spearin, one of the drivers
for Bath firm, had a run Of hard luck
one day this week while handling a
huge memorial boulder to be taken to
the Bailey lot in WoolWich. The
boulder weighed $500 pounds and was
on a jigger. First it was hauled to the
city scales where its great weight
broke one Of the hangers Fortunately
the scales We're not seriously injured
however and the jigger was extricated
without difficulty. From there Mr..
Spearin started for Water street and
when crossing the sewer by the drive
way the excessive weight broke the
pipe and down went the jigger again,
but fortunately it was lacked up and
removed. While driving on the APP
rroach to the ferry dock the extreme
weight caused that to give away and
then there was more trouble but this
time it was not of a serious nature and
after a short time the injury was re-
paired and the heavy load put aboard
the boat and transported to the Wool
wich side of the river. At last reports
the boulder was in the town of Wool
Wch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

The discussion over the new City
hail plans is waxing warm in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Mary Wilkins Freeman had a story en-
titled '"rhe Selfishness of Amelia Lam
kim in the August number of Harper.
magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Thomas Nelson Page. the noted
York, is contemplating the starting of
a boys club for the purpose Of OPEN
ing a gymnasium and reading room for
the benefit of the young boys of the
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

The Mitflin Company announ
COS for immediate publication Mrs. Clare
Louise Burnham's new novel, The Lea
ven of Love" 1t is a romance Of life ir
Southern California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Martin Eden" Mr.. Jack London's new
novel, is to be published as a serial IN
The Pacific Monthly" The first chap
tiers appear in the current number. II Is
limited that the early struggles Of the
hero are those which the author himself
once knew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Another novel of Dartmoor, by Fder
Phiilpotts. has Just been issued in Eng
land, and it is now announced for issue iI
an American edition by Moffat, Yard q
Co. It's title is The Virgin in Jldg-
ment."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Miss Jessie Clay. an English woman
who died the other day. was perhaps the
last friend of Wordsworth and of Cole
ridge who survived to repeat the literary
recollections of her youth She was nine
ty-four years cid and was to the 'ast
vigorous and energetic. 1t was in her al
bum that Wordsworth wrote these rather
obvious lines.
Small service is true service while it lasts:
OF friends, however humble, scorn not
one.
The daisy by the shade it casts
Protects the lingering dewdrop from the
sun.
THE Masquerader." Katherine Cecil
ThurSton's sensational novel has had a
romantic career from the moment
ITS first serial chapter came out in Har-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

THE Gail of the CITY, is the title of a
volume of graceful essays by Charles
milford Robinson, soon to be published
by Paul Elder & Co SO much has been
written about 1.-THE Call of the Open" that
it is high time for some one to take up the
cudgels for the disparaged town. Mr..
Robinson, the author of Modern Civic
Art ard The Improvement of Towns
and Cities" is a recognized authority on
civic Improvement.
''Confusion of Idols is the title of a
story in the current issue of the Century
by Grace Elery Chauning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

The Calais paper tells this: A
prominent citizen who prides himself
the other day looking for trout. We
met him on his return and inquired
what luck he had. "Oh fine" he said,
Il caught 10 beauties, the biggest one
weighing six pounds five ounces and a
quarter (See footnote). Where did
you get them" we inquired. 20, out in
Cranberry brook" he said. p. S. There
is hardly drop of water in Gram
berry brook-Footnote He was a liar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

"Cousin Cinderella the new novel by
Sar3 jeanette Duncan (Mrs. Cotes), has
a Canadian girl for heroine, and her first
visit to England serves to evoke various
interesting comments on English manners
and customs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

The Harpers will soon bring out in
book form Mr.. Robert Hichens's latest no.
vel. This is called "A Spirit in Prison
The Scene is laid on little island in the
Bay Of Naples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

The best story for young children that
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett has writ
ten for some years will be published inn
mediately by Moffat, Yard & Co, under
the title of THE Good Wolf" Already
through its serial publication, the wolf is
one of her most popular heroes, and the
book is destined to large fame and sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Max Perlberton is an English writer.
but his books are quite as W'll known to
Americans a to his own countiymen. His
..Sir Richard Escombe,' made from the
play which has been successful in Amer
lea, will appear in both countries early in
the autumn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

The late Norman Maccoll was not con-
spicuous as an author of books, but he
was widely and apprccatively known
among literary men as the editor of 1.-THE
Athenaeucl,'' A memoir of him ana n
portrait will be included in the history of
that periodical during his editorship,
which is to be published next year by Mr.
John G. Francis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

DR.. De Morgan's latest novel, Some
how Good has had notable success in
this country, new "printings'' of the book
being called for again and again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

Portland learns that its horseless
fire engine, better known in the city
as the useless" has been taken apart
at Providence shop and that the only
man in the world who can put it
together is taking Il vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

4 JOURNAL SubScrlbtf over IN Troy,
Mrs. Roxy Gerry, has been reading the
her own to tell which is the best thus
far. She recently picked in her gar
den one cucumber which measured
49, inches in length and 101. inches
around, weighing Az pounds, and
another 1G12 inches long by 10 inches
around ana weighing 3 pounds. Plain
~ Troy is the banner cucumber town.
Mrs Gerry also has raspberry bush
il: full blossom
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-29
Alcohol In Potatoes.

An lrishman from Ireland-think OF
that-told me the other day that in
Donegal, in community of 10000
people, 700 were insane from eating
Irish potatoes; "Wherefore?" said /.
ever inquisitive. Replied he: "On
account Of the alcohol In the potatoes"
At which I could not help laughing, as
we in America eat only one or two po-
tatoes a day, and two big ones would
not produce grain Of alcohol.
why, mon" said my friend, you
people in America know absolutely
nothing about potatoes. / know an
oldish fellow in Donegal whose din.
ner 365 days in the year consists of IA
pounds of boiled potatoes and
small bit of fish. When he goes to
work in the morning he places large
potful on to boil, or rather simmer,
and when he comes home in the even.
ing the 'murphies' are done to turn.
Their insides fall out like -four, or
meal. He is the healthiest specimen
of mon l ever saw. Why, he can
carry an OK on either shoulder. Does
he drink? No; he is satisfied with
the liquor In the potato. New York
Press.
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-29
Queer Freak of Bullets.

A real curiosity, in the shape of one
bullet imbedded in another one, is
owned by a Mount Washington (Pa.)
man, veteran of the Spanish war and
the Boxer rebellion.
The curiosity is an old Springfield
lead bullet in which Is imbedded one
Of the new bullets used by the United
States army, Krag-Jorgensen. This
was picked up at Chickamauga by the
man while his regiment was encamped
there, waiting for orders to leave for
Cuba. e
The ground there is full of the old
bullets used In target practice, and,
az the new Krag bullet is steel-point.
ed, 1t is thought the Krag shot fred
at target practice, struck and pierced
Its weaker rival.
This man also served on the United
States steamship Wisconsin for sew.
eral years as gun pointer. Among
other things he has gathered large
collection of Chinese coins, number
OF which are quite valuable at the
present time.
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-29

ington, to examine the country all
over the Seventh district. He in
vestigated the need Of road building,
and carefully examined the natural
material at hand. to determine how
roads could be built the best and
cheapest in this part Of the country.
When all Of this work was completed,
and report made, an engineer and
a road expert were sent from Wash
ington, at the request Of Congress
man Madison. to instruct the differ
ent localities in road building.
Today since the above was written,
people in the country, in tow n.
members Of the Dodge City Develop
ment company, and Of the board Of
commissioners, and Of the commercial
club started in actively to have more
work done on the road. The
Development company was willing
to furnish part Of the fund necessary
Everybody seemed to get busy on
the proposition. They found a
drawback to start with in getting
more Of the soil that has been used.
II was found to be on land where the
owner objected to it being taken.
Those who are in charge Of the
movement will consult with the
owner Of this land and try to make
arrangements to proceed at once with
the road building. All who have
examined the work done are highly
pleased with it, and enthusiastic to
continue the movement. 1t may be
said also that most Of the other
counties that have had the opportun-
ity, are earnestly at work on the
good roads proposition
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-29
WON GREAT ENDURANCE RAE =
Record-sreaking Ride Sixty Years AGO
Along Cid Santa Fe Trail.

When we come to talking about
modern endurance races for sport or
| for pelf, the present riders can scarce
ly hold a candle to F. x. Aubrey, who
used to do some great stunts on the
roof of a bronco. In 1850 he made a
bet that he could cover the distance
from Santa Re, N. NJ, to Independence,
Mo, over the old trail in eight days.
1t is 765 miles between the two points
as the freight caravans travelled it, and
by that route on a wager Of $1,000
Aubrey was to ride.
He succeeded in winning, making his
destination, the Jones House in indie
pendence, three hours before the eX-
piration of that time. During this his
FIRST ride he killed a number Of horses,
the death of one when within Is miles
of Council Grove compelling him to
walk to that place, carrying his saddle
on his back, where he obtained an
other animal.
This feat of Aubrey was regarded as
the greatest ride ever made by any
one in ancient or modern times and he
became the hero of the incipient bor-
der town, Independence, where he was
feted and made the lion of the day.
His fame spread throughout the entire
west, including California, where he
was well-known.
Although people marveled much at
the wonderful endurance of the man
and the remarkable time in which he
had made the trip, still Audrey himself
was not at all satisfied with it. He de-
ternlined to break that record, and
the following season made another
wager of $4,000 in gold that he would
do it. He accomplished his record
breaking dash across the great plains
in the marvellous time of only five
days and thirteen hours.
His objective point was the same
hotel to which he had ridden on his
former trip. On this ride, when he
reached that hostelry he was per-
fectly exhausted and in fainting condi-
ton, his horse quivering from head
to foot and white with foam. Aubrey
was lifted from the back of the animal
by his friends and carried into his
room in the house, where he lay In a
complete stupor for two days. Six
horses, which previous to starting from
Santa Fe had been stationed at dis.
tances varying from rs to 80 miles
along the route, fell dead under him.
so terribly fast had he forced them
on.
He possessed beautiful mare,
Nelly, favorite animal, noted for
speed and endurance, but she expired
at the end Of the first $50 miles. On
his last great trip he rode day and
night, stopping only long enough to
leap from his tired animal and spring
on to fresh one. He made more
than 200 miles every "a hours, and all
the sleep he took aggregated but three
hours during the entire FIVE days.
Denver Field and Farm.
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-29

Bert Steele went to Spearyille yester-
day evening.
Harve Brown was here from Spear
vile yesterday.
! Gilbert Avery spent Saturday and Sun.
day in Kinsey.
Miss Lena Steele was up from Spear
Vile last Saturday.
Jim Rqrden, Of Wilburn, was here
Tuesday on business.
Judge Preston was in Fort Dodge
Tuesday on legal business.
Ralph Eastman left last Monday for
his home in Stanton county.
R. W. Keith, of Kansas City, visited
here last Friday and Sunday.
Miss Carrie Hall, OF Ford, was shop
ping in this city last Saturday.
B. Fl. Wolf, of Topeka, was here Sat-
urday and Sunday Wishing friends.
Richard Bodyfield was out visiting
schools last week and Monday of this
week.
Miss Eulslia Nevnis was up from Ford
yesterday to attend the Sorosis club in
the evening.
j. W. Brown, Of Leavenworth, was
transacting business at the county offices
last Monday.
Mrs. Oliver Stubs and Mrs. Earl
Chambers leave next Saturday for a visit
In Ell Paso, Texas.
VIM. Wilcox and family, who live
seven miles west of town, took dinner
with I. B. Hogan and family last Sun
day.
Geo. Beardsley and mother left yester-
day morning for their home In Topeka
after a short visit here with Mr.. and Mrs.
g. I. Martin.
W. R. Rogers was thrown from the
delivery wagon last Friday evening and
one knee severly sprained. He is now
able to be out.
Mir. and Mrs. Earl Young returned last
Tuesday from visit at Chicago, Buffalo,
Niagra Falls and St. Louis. They were
gone two weeks.
Misses Stella and Lizzie Stofer and
mother were called to Bucklin last Mon.
day morning by the serious illness Of
their brother law, Mr.. Elder.
J. r. NcCurdy and wife, Z. E. Smith
and wife, DR.. W. o. Thompson, 8. W.
Sturgeon and DR.. Simpson went to STAFF
ford last Sunday on hunting trip.
p. Fl. Young returned last Sunday
from business trip at Dallas, Texas.
He states that there were heavy rains
throughout that section during the entire
week.
Miss Lillian Hopkins left yesterday
morning for her home In Ironton, Ohio,
after . three months Wit In Denver and
this cItv where she visited at the home
Of her uncle A. Russell.
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-29
Would Mortgage the Farm

A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire,
Ca, W. A. Floyd by name, says
"Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the two
worst sores | ever saw: one on my baud
and one on my leg. 1t is worth more
than its weight in gold. | would not be
without 1t if | had to mortgage the farm
to get it." Only 2jo at Palace Drug
Store.
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-29
Christian Science Services.

The Christian Scientists will hold
services on each Sunday at 1900 O'Clock
at the residence Of Mrs. Fred Peterson
on Third avenue, one block west and
two north of the Carnegie library.
Subject for next Sunday, "Everlasu-
ing Punishment.