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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

A Portland special to the Boston
Sunday Herald says: a State highway
from Portsmouth to Houlton is v bat
the Legislators from the western c"un-
ties OF Maine will try to bring about
this winter at Augusta. The first step
will be the introduction of a measure
providing for the construction of the
first section of this main highway,
which will give access to every part oil
the State from Portsmouth to Portland
1t is the contention Of the business
men of this Part of the State. that
thousands of tourists who might other
wise visit Maine are deferred because
Of the condition of the road from Ports
mouth to Portland. Some of these au-
tomohile tourists have made the at
tempt once, but never the second time
fer pleasure. There are sections OF the
read near kennbunk which are mar
row and rough. Many tourists no"
dodge Portland and go through New
Hampshire and into the White Noun
tain region. The roads in that direc-
ton are said to be fairly good, and
eastward from Portland they are also
in fair condition, but the greater num-
Der of tourists after one attempt turn
back after the New Hampshire lire is
reached and find some other place for
their outing. One wealthy woman who
comes every year to Bar HarbOr has
been shipping ner automobile to Port
land by boat and going on from here
but after she had paid in repair oils
i'll one season what would have pur-
chased new machine she gave up the
idea Of doing any automobiling in this
state. One Portland man had a count
made Of the automobiles leaving a gar
age in Boston with the avowed intent
CT running to Portland When Ports
mouth was reached. out of 100 ma
chimes ali but 4, turned aside and Went
w into the White mountains The p
other machines came through to Port
land and had their machines repaired.
only three of Them had the courage to
so back over the road The rcpreS2n-
tatives to the Legislature from this sec
t!Gn will try to secure adequate legiS-
lation for tie construction of this
State highway. 1t is estimated that 1t
will cost about quarter of d million
to build the road from Portland to
Portsmouth, and that another three
quarters of a million will carry the
road through to Houlton. This !e2isla-
ten is intended al additional to the
law which now exists. and which is re
ing taken advantage of by the towns
of the State to construct better roads
This plan provides that the State snail
assume Il part of the cost of such road
building wherever the towns show a
disposition to improve their highways.
Many Srortsmen from New York and
the west who have visions of reaching
Names hunting and fishing grounds in
automobiles do not carry out their
idea much beyond Portsmouth. The
towns in York county through which
the proposed highways will pass are
too poor 10 eXpend largo sums of mon
ey on thc Improvement Of the road in
one year, and it is stated that if the
state does this work by an appropriate
ton. made in one year. it will insure
the road being completed within d few
months. All of the large hotel and
prominent business men Of the State
gre said to favor such bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Another cannon ball has been found
in the valley OF the Dead river. Daniel
Demore of EustiS found the ball among
the trccs on one side of the tote rGa,
which runs from Long pond to the
Canada line and which passes over the
route taken by the army of Benedict
Arnoh during the campaign in which
Arnold sought to attack the city of
Quebec in Canada. Thirty years ago Il
cannon ball OF the calibre of four i'll
ches was found near Long falls by J. II.
McCcne. then of Skowhegan. and five
years later, at the confluence Of the two
main branches of Dead river, another
ball was found by Elmer DGrant Of An
son. McCnne was seated on the re-
mains of pine stump smoking and
with one calked boot was scratching
at the earth. The cal.l Of the heavy
logman'S boot uncovered the ball and
il was soon extracted By a cantdog
pick The ball was being held closely
by the joining of two roots of the
stump and about one-thrd of the bail
was buried in the wood. Durant found
his cannon ball at the foot Of a stump
of pine. and Dcmore says he found his
at the foot of tree. Many years ago
seVertl cannon balls were found by the
wnodsnen and rivcrmen and in several
instances remains OF old tlintlpck rifles
We're found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
Sneers of a Cynic.

Misery loves company, and is never
lonesome
The seeker after truth has the job of
lifetime.
Health i wealth, but YOU can't make
dc"' nrs baiiNv" it.
Many. a fellow IS a heat, who doesn't
follow the beaten track
some "irls orc angels and some are high
fliers. There's a difference.
ornnlt'nitv makes the man. provided he
knows what to d with It
Lots of nnnpl" besides blind beggars
have 20 visible means Of support
RcautN - only skin deer. but many a
Wo~1an is d""p"r tina" she looks
Mary n man If nigh estate owns Meth
inc more ianoi5!A than castles in the air
In Sti"Gl,n% Il husband girl isn't al.
btire left
T.'n.ln"s.s is often wasted Ever post
a"c stamp mast be licked before il will
do its d,dy.--New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
coRNvlLLE.

EAST-Mr and Mrs. John Moody ol
Skowhegan were in town SUNDAY
Mr.. and Mrs. II. n. LongfellnW NiS"-
ed at George Curriers' Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stilman Blaisdell can
ed on Mrs. Ida Malbon of SkoWhegah
Sunday.
John Amerzeen is doing a great dea'
of blowing this fall. He is now plo"-
ing the schoolhouse field.
Joseph Judkins has sold his apples 70
Forrest Herrir to be shipper to Boston.
Erwin Smith is repairing his buiio-
ings.
Miss Barker of Athens is teaching
the No. A school and boards at EfVit
Smiths. l,l4 In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
The Revival of Business.

The election of Judge Taft, and his
just-of the policy he intends to pur-
sue towards the business interests of
cinnati Chamber of Commerce, has
brought about wide spread boom in
business The most encouraging re-
ports are coming from every section of
the country. Mills and factories long
Idle are starting up again with full
crews and on full time. 1t is generally
conceded that the markets are unus
ually we'll sold up, and with big crops
at good prices, are in exceptionally
good condition to absorb large out
put of all kinds of products. Textiles
in ali fields are exceptionally active
and enormous sales are looked for dur
ing the next few months.
Steel ard iron which are looked upon
by many business men as fairly accu
rate barometers of industrial progress
and prosperity are showing a very gen
eral and gratifying resumption of ac-
tivity. Practically all the big plants
have large orders ahead, and
it is evident that great deal
OF rush work will be necessary
in order to make the shipments called
for i'll the contracts. Taken altogether
the outlook is most encouraging With
the flexible currency now provided for
by law it is evident that our big crops
will be moved Without Jeopardizng
other business interests by curtailing
the capital available for carrying them
on. Business men everywhere are
optimistic. Confidence is abroad in the
land, and confidence bcgets prosperity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The news fakir has now turned to
the Panama canal, and reports the
discovery of "a subterranean lake."
which is going to delay the work for
number of years beyond the estimated
time for completing it. Now that the
baseball season is over and the cleo
ton past the Yellow Journals are hard
put to it for sensations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
The Death of Ex-senator Carmack.

The tragic death of Ex-senator Ed
ward w. Carmack of Tennessee, re
moves from the activities of a busy
life one of the most versatile and bril-
fell a victim to the feud spirit which
is always near the surface of affairs
in some Southern communities. and
which often over-rides the statutes to
take a summary vengeance for some
real or fancied wrong. The Southern
temperament lacks the poise and con-
scrvatisin that is characteristic of the
people of cooler climates. The chances
are that the murderer of Mr. Carmack
will eventually go unwhipped of justice
despite the henious character OF his
crime. as did Murderer Tillman Of
South Carolina, who assassinated an
otneI famous Southern editor who had
v"ntured to criticise him.
Augusta people will recall that Mr.,
Carmack. while member of the Unit
ed states Senate was i'm this city and
spoke in City hall in company with
William Jennings Bryan. He was a
man of fine presence, an exceptionally
polished orator and made a most
favorable impression upon his audience.
All who heard him at that time will
feel a profound regret at his untimely
death in the very fullness of his pow
ers. and the height of his activities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
Little Of Everything.
The Truth.

That glorious hdlnc that WAS my youth
Is burnt to ashes, flung
And scattered. ana l know the truth
l. who one day was Young.
Wisdom is mine my peers among.
No craft my skill defes:
hem bevond The nHtt"rinG tongue
Ara Sc beyond surmisc
And this NY Wisdom-I. gown wise,
Would lc>s it all in fee
:'or one Of YOUTHS cx4uisitc lies
That one day cheated me.
For this is wisdom'r worth-to sec
That ignorance was fair.
And more than II nth IS Comedy
With roses on her hair.
-Ainslcc'3 Mas azne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Republican sentiment is said to be
consolidating in New York in favor of
the election Of Elhu Root as the sue
cessor of Senator Platt. He is said to
have the very cordial support of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. whose own name has
been mentioned in connection with the
office. Mr.. Root is one of the greatest
men in American public life, and his
selection for this high Office would be
a credit to New York. and to the Ma
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
RIPLEY.

The Somerset Pomona meeting VIII
be held at Grange hall Tuesday be-
ginning at 10 o'clock
Ethel Hersom is visiting in Portland
and Waterville.
Mrs. VIM. Wood is having WISH
from her father and mother, Mr. ana
Mrs. TibbettS OF Bangor.
Eugene Whitney, who has been i'll, IS
improving.
Mrs Geo. Bowdoin ana children OIL
Harmony We're in town over Sunday
Edith Forbes of Brighton is VISITING
in town.
Roscoe Felkcr will build a saw nun
near Leroy Sevey's and expects to p'-
gin work soon.
There was a good time at the dance
Saturday evening. About II coupieS
were present VIM. Sawyer and James
Boynton got it up.
Mrs. Dell Frost is in town from DeX-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
About the Ball PLAYER.

What becomes of all the baseball play
erS atter the season closes: Where do
these heroes of the Diamond hibernate?
DO they go to tEci, homes or do tnev
pass IT," winter months in the cities in
WhIrn tHcir teams are? There arc thou
sands Of plavcrs. and manv Of them new
cr arc heard Of after the ball and bat arc
laid away. It's only the stars whose
rams got III print between seasoES.--New
York Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Quite a number OF the counties in
northern Georgia went Republican at
the recent election. 1t is evidently
Incoming more and more difficult for
the Democratic leaders to maintain a
solid south
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The revelations that are being made
i'm the Hams murder case are raising
some rather serious questions as T."
the character of the social life that
prevails at certain army posts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The Houston Post--which promised
it's readers an extra fine display of
poultry the day after eiectlon-was
much panied at the proud birds that
ornamented it's Northern exchanges.
1t declares that if it had not been tor
them it would have fully recovered
consciousness by this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

I'VE made a. mistake says ne
Houston Post .ln Welcoming Missouri
back to the fold. She Is still the
prodisal daughter and instead of plac-
ing the fatted calf before her. we shall
eat it ourSelf"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
Good Times Still.

| don't k"cr what DC people say
It's Prevalence is IT. it,
De watermelon had his day
De 'p"ssmn's up a"in it,
Oars only good on every han
An stlll ii" h"art'S a-hunmin':
ras o. You leave orc promiS' ian
De vuther say: You CONNIE"
Atlanta Constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
j)ailv kenneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

M notice whatever will b take" OF
unsigned communications.
RI. journal cannot be held responsible
,or tho preservation or return OF re-
tected communications.
address. all communications relating
TO subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Pup-
fishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
The Houston Post has discovered

The Houston Post has discovered
another point in which that city ex-
cells less favored communities. 1t
says:
1T is not in spirit of malevolence
or vainglory that we declare the
Texas brand of Democratic disap-
pointment is far more sanity. serene
and ennobling than the soul harrow
ing democratic disa ppointment OF less
favored commemorative"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The New York World which gave
MIR. BRYAN a perfunctory support dur
ing the campaign, is now pointing OUT
the folly which the Democratic party
was guilty of in nominating him. 1t
is evidently determined to begin an
carly fight against his denomination
in 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

once more the solid South has
furnished the Democratic party with
practically all it's electoral votes, and
still the time looks far distant when
it will be permitted to supply the
Democratic party with its presidential
ca ndidatp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

masmuch as Mr.. Taft will have To
live and do business with his cabinet
it will be we'll to leave him The
burden of their selection. There need
be no fear that he will fail to choose
men who will be credit to his ad-
miniSt alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The report of the Maine eye and Ear
Infirmary for the year ending Sept. 80
shows total of 1914 patients treated,
The attendanc" at the clinic was j,506,
an average of Is per day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

1t will be a pretty safe guess that
Secretary Wilson of the Department of
Agriculture will remain in the cabinet.
All parties concede him to be one of the
very ableSt men who ever occupied
this position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Mr.. Mack must appreciate the fact
that there is no S,lrcr road to oblivion
thar the management of a Bryan cam
paien. Jones, Taggart. Mack. What a
melancholy trio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The new statuteflaw just passed by
the South Dakota legislature bids
fair to lose Sioux City it's pre-
cminence in divorce court proceed
ings. It was high time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

That was a new kind Of voting ccn-
test at Belfast when they selected by
Popular ballot the young lady to chris
ten the steamer Belfast which will be
launched at Bath tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Before The United states District
court in Portland Monday they were
arguing a case which has been drag
sing along through various stages Of
litigation since 1865.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

"Fingy'' Corners now asserts that he
knew all the time that Bryan had no
chance of election. His confession
shows the dependence to be put in
Democratic prophecies. for ''Fingy" was
one Of the most lurid rainbow chasers
among the Democratic leaders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Former Mayor Carter Harrison OF
Chicago has emerged from the logs
that concealed him from view during
the recent campaign to remark that
"thc Democratic party lacks cohesion.
We had suspected as much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

1t is now generally conceded that
the vociferous devotion Of Tammany
Hall did, not prove to be very
valuable pnliticaI asset for Mr. Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

There is a deep seated impression
that the Bryan knife is whettcd sharp
for Governor Johnson of Minnesota.
who was too busy conducting his own
campaign to toss any bouquets to the
pcerIeSS leaders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The Republicans will have Il
majority OF ~ i'm the next National
House of Representatives, which
should certainly be sufficient for
practical purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

IT is safe to say that never again
will Tom Taggart have the naming OF
a Democratic candidate for the vice
presidency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
orce of Habit.

AZ At"!liScn man married school
teacher and he SAWS that for three ye:: RS
when eyer tie SCHOOLGIRLS would ring she
would act up like the horses at jhe fire
denart're nt whom the iire-whstle blows :
Atchison. kars. Globe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

These are dull times for the sport
ing editors and if they were not
employed in making up cabinets FOR
President elect Taft there would
really be very little for them to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

If the German Emperor doesn't sue
coed in getting rid of the interview mi
crobe the German people will insist
that he so away back. and sit down.
While they do a little of the talking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

John Temple Graves received 80
votes in his own state of Georgia, and
the people there are still wondering
who threw the other "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Even Chancellor Day IS said to be
pleased with the election of Mr.. Taft.
although he was at some pains before
the election to announce that he
should not vote for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Even Mr. Hisgen can console him
self with the reflection that the very
general boom in business that mas
followed the election of TAFT VIII
make "a better market for axle grease
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The farmers Of Aroostook are en-
Toying a splendid prosperity this fall.
They have an exceptionally fine
potato crop. and it is selling at top
notch price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

There is always balm in Gilead.
Even the Houston Post admits that
Judge Taft is a good man. He
certainly is and also a very able one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The champion hunter of South Paris
this season is Writ Stanley. who with
his bird dog, XII, has made a record
breaking schedule in the fall hunt A
handsome bunch Of nine cartridges
and IS woodcork. now hanging on the
piazza of the Stanley residence. re-
presents one days shot and through
the season, Mr.. Stanley has shot III
cartridges and woodcock. The last
Il times that he went cunning he
brought down LAP birds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

This week Brings another combina-
ton of Friday the 18th. and those in
Clined 10 superstition will take due
notice ana govern themselves accord
ingly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

It looks now as if the worst thing
that may lo"m up on the business
horizon will be a car famine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The rain that has fallen recently has
done but little good so far as the wells
and streams art concerned and heavy
downpour is needed before cold weather
sets in 1t will be a serious problem
fer farmers if the ground freezes up as
it is now and also for industries that
depend upon water power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

Competent engineers assert that the
water power of the United States will
readily develop 3O,0Oo.OO0 horse power.
which if utilized would be sufficient to
effect an annua, saving of 225 900 00n
tons of coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

ii is cutie relief to Rumford Falls
to have the strike settled. 1t had dc
veloped several ticklish situations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

The Maine apple growers who meet
1T WatcrviIle this week viii! have many
things If interest to talk over but they
will hardly exchange Fluctuations upon
this years crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11

1t must be admitted that Mr.. Roose
Mr.. Bryan in hunting elephants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
Wednesday, November II, 1903.

business is certainly humping it
self
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
HAIR MONY.

Cows and other live stock are selling
cheap
Ernest Willis slaughtered a pig last
week that weighed over 400 pounds
Walter Bems went to the hospital
at Lewiston last Saturday to hav" IN
operation performed for appendicitis.
His wife accompanied him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-11
CAM BRIDGE.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Vining of Seattle,
Wash, We're recent visitors in town.
Geo. Odliu is home from Watervillc.
Ardell Folsom was in Boston ON
business last week.
The Helpers Society will have Il sale
and supper Wednesday evening
Earl Clark was home over Sunday
from Portland.
Chas. Watson and Elmer Qumhy
have gone to Watervillc business col
lege.
Three new phones We're put in on
Line last week, Bert For$ythc. Ed.
Ring and Carroll Austin