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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

The recent visit of Rudyard Kipling
to Canada has resulted in the blossom
ing out of a town of kipling on that
part Of the map. Thus far this
country has managed to get along
without a town Of that name. but Kip
ling has the consolation of knowing
that there is no Shakespeare on our
map. The nearest the United States
comes to having Shakespeare on the
map Is the town of Shake in Oregon
For some inscrutable reason the great
English dramatist was never popular
among the new town manners in North
America. although we have in the
United States 30 Millions. three Gold
smiths, four Dickenses. 80 Scots, 20
Byrons. two Tennysons and one
Thackeray. Notwithstanding all the
Browning clubs. there isn't Il Browning
on the American map.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
The Things Which Are Kept Out.
(Oll Town Enterprise

(Olu IOWn EntefprlSe)
II some day the newspaper man
should print the contents of his
waste basket there would probably
be riot. There would certainly
he trouble in many homes, arrests
in some direction, shot guns in others.
trouble all around. But the patron
never sees the waste basket. He
only glances at the beautifully printed
pages, complains if one letter in fifty
is upside down. growls his disappoint-
ment if one name in five hundred has
happened to go wrong, kicks because
his communication, signed TAX Pay
err" has been condensed into re-
spectacle English. frowns because the
editor didn't take his advice about
publicly warning his neighbor against
throwing more ashes in the alley, and
is generally disgruntled. not 50 much
at what he fails to find He knows
his share of the waste basket, but if
he could have one look at the con-
tributions made to that receptacle by
his neighbors and friends, he would
thank God for the existence of a man
with sufficient intelligence and cOur-
age not to print all he knows, and to
temper even that which he does print.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
Desirable Immigrants.
portland PreSS.)

(POrtldnd PreSS.)
The Norway Advertiser reports that
the colony of Fins has recently
purchased five more farms in the
northern part of the town This is
interesting and significant. Except so
far as they have become changed by
inter marriage. the Fins are of a diff
ferent racial stock from the Scandi-
navians of the adjoining peninsula. but
they are people of sober and solid
parts, hardy. vigorous and peaceable.
1t would be good thing for Maine If
a current Of immigration from Finland
should set in towards this State in
considerable numbers to take up the
farms which by the dying out or re-
moval of the native stock have become
abandoned. Accustomed to more
rigorous climate and a more sterile
soil, the Films would be well adapted
to bringing out what is best in our
Maine farms. Firms. Swedes, Nor
wegians, Danes-any and all from the
peoples of northern Europe are
specially desirable immigrants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
The Laporte Horror.

The country may well be Mortified at
the CHASTITY revelations which are dis
closed by each days new investiga-
items of the Laporte murder mystery.
Had anything Of the kind been found
in the pages of fiction it would have
been considered wholly extravagant
and overdrawn by every critic. but
here in real life, in the civilized and
ChristiaEized state of Indiana. we
have story of wholesale murder con-
tinued over a long series of years,
which is one of the most complicated
and mysterious of modern times. The
monstrous exhibition of depravity re-
vealed in the life story of Mrs. GUM
ness shocks all human sensibilities
and is something to puzzle the expert
criminalogists.
Each days investigation adds to the
complexity of the case. 1t is not
even determined absolutely whether
the woman herself persisted in the fire
which consumed her home and her
children. or whether she fled and is
now safely in hiding at distance
However great the number of men
she may have lured to death in her
home, it is inconceivable that She
should be such monster as to have
sacrificed the lives of her own chill
dren before taking flight There is
also the theory that her home was not
only the burial place of men whom
she lured there by matrimonial adj
vertisements, but that people slain al
distance, probably at Chicago, were
shipped there in boxes and trunks for
burial. In either case, or in both
cases, there was wholesale murder and
Mrs. Guinness stands out as the de.
PRAYED and abnormal monstrosity il
the case. The horror of it all in
crcases with the investigation. and i!
is hard to tell where the ramifica tiors
OF the case will end. There are
stranger things in everyday life thar
the greatest imaginations of the world
have ever given us in literature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
Waldo at the Third District Conven'
ton
belfast Republican Journal

(Belfast Republican Journal)
Waldo county was to the front in the
Republican third district congressional
convention. Hon. Ellery Bowden of
Winterport was the efficient presiding
officer and made an excellent speech on
assuming the chair; Hon. Lucius {.
Morse Of Liberty was chairman of the
committee on resolutions. and the
speech Of the day was made by Orlando
r. Frost of the Belfast delegation. Lest
we should be accused of Partially
towards fellow citizen we may SAY
that this assertion voices the general
sentiment of the delegates. Mr. Frost
had the close attention of the conven-
ton from the first and held it until the
close of mis- remarks. His illustrative
stories. which brought waves of laugh
ter. were pertinent, and he reused the
enthusiasm of the delegates to such a
pitch that when he called for three
cheers for Hon. Edwin C. Bureigh, the
candidate for Congress. they were given
with.a will. AS Mr.. Frost went on with
his remarks it was interesting to note
how the old politicians, to whom this
was a new and strange voice from
Bleeding Waldo began to sit up and
take notice. and none we're heartier in
their congratulations than they.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
The South and the FLAG.

The Atlanta Constitution gives an
interesting account Of an incident
which occurred last week in connection
with the graduation exercises at
Brenau College Conservatory at
Gainesville, Georgia. Participating in
the States Day" exercises were mem
bers of the student body representing
26 states, including all of those in the
South. State flags. state colors, state
songs, bits of state history were
features of program which was
by the entire student body, dressed to
suit. of the flag of the United States,
while from this human flag came the
swelling chorus of the national
anthem, MY Country, 'Tis of Thee
The Constitution, in commenting
editorially upon this significant Incl
dent, has this to say for the South
about the flag of the Union:
''Of the instructive and inspiring
elements of such an occasion there can
be no question, and the example of
Brenau might well be followed by
every school in the country, from the
little log schoolouSe at the crossroads
to the proud city institution with it's
many grades and teachers.
1T is so in the North. in the East
and in the West There the lesson Of
the flag. the instilling of national pride,
the seedlings of patriotism, while APP
parently incidental. are. in reality, a
part of the curriculum. From Maine
to Oregon there is no SChOOhOuSe too
humble or too great to make the flag
an essential element of its teaching.
I'VE can conceive of no good reason
for neglect of the flag in the schools of
the south. 1t is the south's flag as it
is that of the North, the East and the
West; it is the flag of all the nation
"Cherished sentiment. far from wan-
ing, would be but more firmly fixed
and lastingly implanted by the insplr-
ing thoughts which come from out it's
folds.
Upon mpressionable youth the
sentiment that surrounds the flag
state and newfoundland it's meaning
may be fixed in firm and enduring
thought and recollection. 1t germi-
mates love of country in the young
that ripens with the years into the
truest type of patriotism
Let every school. therefore, teach
the lesson of the flag. Brenau has
set an example that should be followed
by every educational institution in
the South"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
For Revenue Only.
belfast Republican Journal. J

belfast Republican Journal)
The Belfast correspondent of the
Bangor Commercial disclosed an "Open
secret" when he announced in the
Tuesday evening edition that E. F.
Hanson was a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for sheriff of
WALDO county. Why the candidate
himself has been proclaiming that fact
for weeks upon every occasion, and in
his travels about tine county, under
the auspices of the Waldo County
Chamber of Commerce." a creation of
his own which died at birth, he has
h2d that end in view. Having sue
ceeded in forcing himself upon the
Democratic party in Belfast, much to
the disgust and discontinue of the
better element of that party. he is
now attempting to Hansonize the
county. 1t is d case of the man seek
ing the office-for revenue only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

In Great Britain women play much
more important part in political CAM
paigns than in this country, not as
voters, for the suffrage there is not eN-
tended to women any more than in this
country, but as active campaigners
among the people in behalf of hus-
bands. brothers or friends who are can
didates for parliament. Several Amer
lean women who have married titled
Enelishlnen have been eminently sue
cessful in this line of work. and now
we are informed that an English wo-
man OF title, the Countess of Warwick.
is to cross the water soon and take part
in a campaign in this country. She Is
a Socialist and will endeavor to aid the
cause Of that party in several congress
SIGNAL districts in the West. 1t will be
the first demonstration by an English
woman Of English campaign methods
in American politics, and will be
watched with interest as'-..sssr- -.--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

The farmers in this vicinity are
much pleased at the outlook for a.
canning factory to be established and
in running order for the season Of
1909. The Portland Packing Co, has
purchased the land of l.. Gerald and
intends to begin building in the early
summer over 200 acres of corn nave
been promised them for next seasons
canning.
LlTCHFIELD CORNER.
Fred Hungtington is sick with the
measles.
Mr.. and Mrs Chaplin Lydston. and j
E. Chase passed Saturday and Sunday
at their cottage in Monmouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Libby of Rich
mond were in town Sunday, calling Ola
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Maloon and
daughter Rhona. went to Lewiston on
a business trip Saturday.
Mrs. Edith J3ubier of Lewiston, is
STAYING with her mother. Her mother.
Mrs. Sylvester Stewart is critically i'll.
The students of Litchfeld ACADEMY
hung one of their teachers. Miss Ken
drick, I. maybasket, Wednesday even
ing.
A game of baseball was played
Wednesday afternoon, between the
Monmouth Academy and 1itchfield
Academy teams. The result was to
in favor of the Litchfelds.
Charles Knight is at home from Bos-
ton on q visit to his family.
Mrs Carrie Alexander Hall. has been
very sick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Many a lawyer has made mess of
1t in drawing up his own will, out
perhaps the worst case on records
comes from Pennsylvania. Edward NJ.
Paxson. former chief justice Of the
Supreme court of Pennsylvania drew
his own will and bequeathed an estate
of $3.000,O00 to a college. The rela-
tives of the late chief justice attacked
the will and it has been set aside by
the very court of which it's maker was
once member. The contest was
made on the ground that the will did
not bear the signatures of two sub
scribing witnesses and in rendering it's
decision the court quoted the finding
of Judge Paxson in a similar case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
Maine Gossip
The Common Things.

The sunshine and the gentle rain,
The clear bird song that halls the morn
Tnc rleadowland which flowers stain,
The swaving banners of the corn.
The grass that whispers to the breeze
What cor1mon, common things are these
The broad, blue mirror of the lake
That sr,ies back at the sleeping Sky
The pillows, too. that leap and break,
And fling their foamy jewels hlSn.
The silver clouds that one by one
Toss back the lances of the sun.
The stars that blaze as jewels blaze,
And make the world old mystery.
While thev on their appointed ways.
Go speeding through eternity.
Across GnfathOmed seas of space
On paths that we but dimly trace
All these are common-brook and BIRD.
And rose of red. and meadow green
So common that they seem unheard.
So common that they seem unseen.
And vet there is no day or night
But borrows all CT their delight.
No common thing is held apart
From MS. OF pent with lock ana KEY
But in the goodness of His heart
They are al made for YOU ana me
IT always seems God loves the best
Things he makes the co>nmonest.
Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
"An Excellent Public Servant.
portland EXPRESS. }

VI Ut eI'1ffI I11fPK 0''s7'I
The nomination of Hon. Amos l..
Allen as the Republican candidate for
Representative to Congress from this
District has been a foregone conclu-
sion since the night of the Lincoln
Club banquet, when he announced his
willingness again to accept if it were
the wish of the Republicans of the
District. Mr.. Allen has been an ex-
cellent public servant. His record of
achievements for the District is
notable one. His long experience, and
his great popularity among his col
leagues. makes him especially valuable
to the District, and his election by a
good majority is practically assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
VASSAL BORO.

Augustus Rollins, very esteemed
citizen Of this place. passed away at
his home Tuesday morning, May
). aged Sc years. He was the
Christian activities. He was true
son of Moses and Susan Rollins and
passed his life on the farm where he
was born. He was an active member
of the Methodist church in this place
for many years and man OF many
Christian activities He was true
Christian, d worthy citizen. a kind
husband and father and will be greatly
missed in this place. A widow, two
sons. Frank Rollins Of North Dakota
Merton Rollins of this place. and one
daughter. Mrs. Charles Stilson Of this
sympathy of all in their bereavement
The funeral was held from the home at
O'Clock Thursday afternoon. Rev
John Clifford. pastor of the Methodist
church of Gardiner. officiating. The
floral tributes were many and beauti-
full
Rev. X. A. Farnham, the new pastor
Of the Congregational church here, ar
rived here last week. His sermon Sun
day afternoon was much appreciated
by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Goliath and
daughter Gladys of Portsmouth, n. f.,
are stopping in this village for a short
time.
Herbert Clifford of Somerville, Mass,
arrived in town last week.
EAST VASSALRORO.
H. A. Priest and L. c. Barker were
in Augusta Monday on legal bust.
ness.
Karl Gates has had 1000 cabbage
plants set the past week.
Seth B. Richardson and Miss Rich
ardson were in Augusta one day last
week.
Mrs. Mary A. Stafford is passing a
few days with friends in Boston.
Master Eddie Doe has been sick for
J a few days with a severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Mr. Bryan lost the state (Ohio) in
1895 by 4S,497 He lost it in 1900 by
69.O36. He will lose it again in 1908
If he is nominated for president
New York World.
True as Gospel, every word and
figure of it. But throw that para
graph at a Bryan man and he will
retort that Parker lost Ohio in 1904 by
255,421 and that if any man out
Bryan is named at Denver he will be
parkerized in the same wholesale
fashion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
The Planting Of Trees.
(York Transcript

Tree planting is an act of phian-
thropy. For the man who plants a
tree hardly expects to enjoy the
benefit of it. His thought is. or should
be, that almost every good thing that
he enjoys is the result of the labors
and forethought of previous genera
tons, and that, therefore, the least he
can do is to provide in some little way
for the generation that is to follow
him. The cynic who says: "Posterity
never did anything for me and do not
mean to do anything for posterity."
should be made to feel mean on Arbor
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

BY way of Washington comes the
be the dark horse Of the Denver con-
vention, and that he is likely to secure
the nomination in case Bryan cannot
win it for himself. Thus far this seems
to be the prize joke of the presidential
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

As was to be expected. the romance
has come to light in the discovery of
the Canadian diamond fields. They
are said to have been found by
young Chicago man who wanted to
marry a rich girl whose parents OBJ
iected to the match and told him to
run along and not come back till ne
had a check-book that was something
besides a notebook. So he found the
diamonds and won the girl. Now for
tho new meiO01ua1laS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
MAINE EDITORIAL. COMMENT.
Normal Business Conditions.
(Bath independently


From all over the country comes the
news of mills and factories starting up
again. There now seems to be every
indication that the panic is passed ana
that the business of the country Will
rapidly assume it's normal conditions.
the sale of watered stocks and dealing
on margins promises to be greatly
lessened for a time at least but a
healthy business condition appears to
be dawning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

This story really happened. A ne
gress in New York court was ac-
Quilted by a jury of stealing $40, and
the Judge, before discharging her.
thought it we'll to give her little ad-
vice. as it was evident that he was
not quite as sure of her innocence as
the iurymen. He told her never to
nut herself in such position again.
and she said that she never would. and
added that this was the first time she
had stolen anything. anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

1t is not difficult to understand the
great pleasure which the Californians
derive from the visit of the big fleet.
il does more to stimulate their patri-
utism and intensity their American
spirit than anything which has hap
pened for long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Laporte. Indiana, would. doubtless.
have preferred never to have been adj
vertised at all than to have been ad-
yertised i'm the way that it has been.
There are worse things than obscur-
ity in this world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

When Mr.. Weller gave his immortal
Iers" he had never even heard of the
Indiana type of widows who utilize the
matrifuCTlial bureaus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

John u. Moran has deserted the
Hearst forces in Massachusetts and
climbed upon the Byran wagon. The
transfer was accomplished through the
winning ways of George Fred Williams
and it's details would doubtless make a
newspaper story of great interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
ONE DAY ONLY.
THURSDAY, MAY

THURSDAY, MAY ID.
Office Hours 9 A. M. until 8 p. M,
PARLORS HOTEL NORTH.
Our s100 glasses cannot be dupi-
Gated in America with the eXamina-
ton that we give for five times the
money.
Your eyes will be examined by the
BANNERS SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Which is entirely different from the
old way of examining eyes and is the
only correct way.
We make no charge for eXamlna-
ton. We ask no questions, put II"
drops in the eyes. do not use any
test cards or charts hung on the wall
which is common way used by ev-
cry one but us, and by that way you
are simply fitting yourself and you
get so confused you do not know if you
are fitted or not.
DON'T SUFFER WITH HEAD
ACHES
We have produced astonishing re-
suits from brain fag nervous debility.
insomnia, dizziness, nausea. WATERf
EYES, bury vision and other
troubles caused by EYE STRAIN.
We have corrected by the use OIL
glasses, cross eyes and astigmatlsH
by our scientific methods.
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Old South BIdg., 294 Washington St"
BOSTON, MASS.
may9.1112.13
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
Tuesday, May II, 1908.
OF AUGUSTA.

1t will be a long time before the
jackies forget that San Francisco
welcome. Also long time before
their heads and stomachs get over It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Since the private graveyard of Mrs.
Belle Guinness has yielded up its
eruesome testimony, "matrimonial'
have lost about all
their drawing powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

The matrimonial bureaus get bad
jolt in the disclosures of the Indiana
murder trust where Cupid was used as
a lure to the slaughterhouse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

The German officer who stole the
marriage certificate of the ;Chinese
emperor is to be punished. 1t is said
that the emperor is quiet fused over
the loss of the paper. Cinnamon are
sometimeSs very queer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

A good many of he very best Of
ficers III both the army and navy VIII
be found upon the retired list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

The chief event of the week in Maine
college athletic circles will be the 18th
annual field day of the four colleges
which will be held on Whittier field
Brunswick next Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

After two weeks without a single
bite the Bangor salmon hsherineh are
having good luck again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

From lower Sagadahoc and Lincoln
to upper oxford and Franklin thcy are
all at Lewiston today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Norman Hapgood has come out
strong for vivisection. Hes practiceo
sis-asag enough to know his mind. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

Two Westbrook people were driving
along the Portland road. the other
evening. when man rushed out of the
nearby lumber lot. waving his arms
wildly. Thinking he was one of the
insane inmates of the poor farm, near
by the driver did not stop his horse.
Almost Immediately there was a
deafening explosion and huge stump
was blown cross the street but few
inches over the heads of the occupants
of the carriage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

They made short work Oh TIA
murder trial down IN washington
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12

high honor was given Maine
physician last week when DR.. Gerrish
of Portland was elected president OF
the American Therapeutic siciety at
its annual meeting at Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-12
, ESTABLISHED 1926

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The Journal cannot be held responsible
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jected communications.
Address all commune atoms relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Pub
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