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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
Comparing Bryan With Clay.

In recent address an admirer OF
the gentleman from Nebraska WHOM,
the Democrats propose to nominate in
July as their presidential candidate for
third time, compared him with
Henry Clay, and declared that in
American politics he is the legitimate
successor of "the Great Commoner,'
as Clay was popularity known in his
dav. The comparison has aroused
both serious protest and sarcastic
rid;cuc. 1t is true that Clay lost the
presidency on several occasions and in
this respect his fate was like that OF
Mr.. Bryan. Clay, in fact, lost this
presidency five times, three times be-
fore the people and twice before Whig
INVENTIONS when nomination was a
practical guarantee of election. But
those incidents were only a small part
of the great Kentuckian's public ca
hard to find a parallel between his life
AMI that of Mr.. Bryan.
The comparison which the admircr
of Bryan makes between them is cal
cu!ate1 to bring out a smile when it is
remembered that during his own life
time the Democrats of the country
hated Henry Clay with an intense hat
red and never had a word of praise
fer him until after he had long been
dead. Mr.. Bryan's public career con-
SistS of two barren terms in Congress
and since then he has been simply a
professional presidential candidate
talking, talking. talking all the time
from one end of the country to the
other. He has no record as con-
structive statesman and as often as
his many speeches are made they are
forgotten. except those utterances
which arise to embarrass him in his
perpetual candidacy.
1t was quite different thing with
Henry Clay. IIe was in one branch
of Congress or the other for almost
40 years. For four years he was
secretary of state and he was in the
Senate as long as he cared to remain
there He was Speaker of the Ma
tonal House for several terms, and
writer's of history hold him largely
responsible for the second war with
Great Britain. He was the peace
commissioner at Client and largely
through his efforts terms were ar
ranged where his colleagues had failed
He favored internal improvements
was an active and consistent advocate
of the protective tariff and was Wig
orous exponent of sound banking
principles. In every sense he was a
constructive statesman, unselfishly
striving to uplifr and strengthen the
Union. No wonder laugh is raised
when Mr.. Bryan is compared with
him. Mr.. Bryan with his four years in
Congress and his II years as travel
ing speech maker seeking the presi-
Dental nomination.!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

wharf over Sunday. This and several
other larger dredgers are at work
cleaning the channel east of the island.
Frank Flake, who is now at work in
Eath. was home over Sunday He re-
turned on the Islander Monday morn
ing.
Mrs. Annie Blake, who has been in
Bcwdoinham for the past week, re-
turned home Saturday.
A large shipment of fresh and corned
fish arrived in this village from Five
Islands Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

immigration has returned to New
York from a 1600O-mile tour of Europe
and the continent on important Gov
eminent business which he declined
to discuss. Inspector Braun will 60
to Washington today to report the re-
suit of his special investigations. which
are reported to have included the
preva Ience of anarchy in the various
countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
Maine Gossip
Canned Excitement.

Like to see u relc drama,
Something doing all the time,
Loot and plumber. blood and thunder
And il medley of crime;
There's the hero in distraction,
With his fortunes running SLOW,
And the killing Of the villain
To the music soft and low.
Out the heroine steps lightly
To the center of the stage.
Sweet sixteen, or the demeanOr
OF b maiden of that age
Then the plot begins to thicken
AS the villain sails in view.
Under cover of her lover
lie begins the girl to WOO.
Nothing doing for the hero
At this section of the plot
His attentions have dimensions
Eut they do not take the pot.
For the villain does a murder,
Burns a will he doesn't need.
And he nearly proves it clearly
That the hero did the deed.
All, but right turns up triumphant,
And the wrong is put to rout,
Just as certain as the curtain,
And the villain loses out.
And the hero takes the lady
BY the dainty little mitt,
And the audience in rapture
Rises up and throws fit.
-Nashvilel American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

There is still a lot of experimenting
to do in the airship business. That
fornia, precipitating 16 men to the
ground 800 feet below was a grim
catastrophe that will not popuariZe
ae rial navigation. The airship was
the largest ever made and was the re-
suit of years of study. but there is a
lot of studying yet to be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The Houston Post declares that
Representative Hammond of Minncso-
ia. who is telling the boys in Wash
ington that the South wants Johnson,
is the crown prince of rrevaricators,
and it would seem as If the Post
should be in position to know whereof
1t spcakes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

After clamorinS long and loud for a
law providing for publicity in election
expenses the Democrats in Congress
nave now voted solidly against such Il
bill because it had a provision which
would air election methods in the
South
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

We will not be surprised 70 learn
that the Washington Anthropol1gical
society is making u scientific invcsti-
CATION of Senator j. Davis.-Houston
Post.
They will probably discover in him
an interesting example of arrested ev-
olitiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

A Missourian, aged SO, who has just
married for the fifth time, declares
that nothing so COnduccS longevity as
matrilnony." But how abaut the four
departed wives?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The Kentucky night riders have now
taken to praying. But they do not al
low their prayers to interfere with
their use of the torch and lash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The HouSon Post opines that the I'M
tutored editors of the Georgia news
papers must come to Texas if they de-
sire to see a really good watermelon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
HARMONY Grange.

Harmony Grange will observe the
veterans Memorial day by inviting
all the veterans in town to assemble"
at the hall on Friday afternoon of this
week to listen to appropriate exercises
for the occasion. The grange will also
hold a regular meeting on the follow
ing Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Now that Mr.. Hearst has announced
himself as free lance in politics, ii
might be well for the Democracy to
coppcrplate it's ribs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
LITCHFIELD.

LlTCHFIELO.
POND ROAD Miss Lottie Henry
who has been visiting friends here, has
returned to Newport.
Frank Pope and mother were among
the visitors at the chapel Sunday.
Mrs. w. E. Maxcy and daughter
Mary, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
w. G. Hescltine, Sunday.
Miss c. H. Kendall passed Sunday
with friends here.
Mrs. Ida Spaulding. of Richmond
passed Sunday with Mrs. Julla
Tibbetts.
c. E. Chase of Gardiner was bust
ness visitor in the place Saturday.
Mrs. Julia Tibbetts has gone to
Richmond for a few weeks visit with
friends.
DR.. w. o. Cobb was called to attend
Percy Lunt who was i'll last week.
The two children of Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer Andrews have been ill for the
past week. DR.. r. E. Donnell attends
them.
A. p. Berry arrived here Friday from
New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holt were in The
place Sunday.
Ruth Bowley has been ill with tonsi-
litis for the past week.
MT. VERNON.
Union services were held at the
Methodist church Sunday, May 24th
Cyrus Williams Post, G. A. r., w. K
G. and Sons of Veterans attended in 4
body. An interesting and appropriate
sermon was delivered by Rev. q. L.
Prcssey TO a crowded house.
Thomas Hopkins, Esq, of Washing
ton, D. c., arrived in town last week.
RIVERSIDE.
The store of H. r. Fossett at River
side in which the post office of this
place is situated was broken into
sometime during Sunday night. but
nothing of any great value was car
ried away. Entrance was effected by
breaking the paddock on the outside
door and pushing the inside door in
They were evidently looking for money
as they ransaclied every drawer in tht
store and post office, but as none Of
any amount is ever left there, they
We're unsuccessful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
A REPUBLICAN COUNTY
CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL AUGUSTA
TUESDAY JUNE 18th, 1908
At 1890 O'clock A.

For the purpose Of nominating tines
candidates for senators, one candidate
for sheriff, one candidate for clerk
of courts, one candidate for judge
Of probate, one candidate for regis
ter of probate, one candidate for county
attorney. one candidate for county
treasurer, one candidate for county COM
missioner. all to be voted for at the sep
TENDER election and transacting any tusi'
ness that may properly come before II.
The basis Of representation will, be az
follows: each city, town and plantation
each fifty votes cast for Republican can,
didate for Governor in 1906 an additional
delegate. and for fraction of twenty
five votes in excess of fifty votes,
further additional delegate. Representa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

1t is devoutly to be hoped that the
editor Of the Houston Post Is not as
bibillous as he writes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
Tuesday, May 2e, 1908.
OF AUGUSTA.

The mystery of Prince Helie and Ma
dam Anna grows more mysterious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Constipation causes headache. nausea.
dizziness, langCor, heart palritation.
Drastic physics grippe, sicken. weaken the
bowels and don't cure. Doan's Regulets
act gently and cure constipation. % cents.
Ask your druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema
sore or airy itching of the skin. Doan's
Ointment gives instant relief. cures quick
ly. Perfectly safe for children. All drug
gists sell it..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26
Daily kenilebec 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, 1908-05-26
Carl Collins passed Sunday with MS

narcnts. Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Spear enter
tanned large number Of guests sun
dav at their home on the Benson
road. Among the number were MI
and Mrs. Ed Collins and son Harry OF
Gardiner, Mr.. and Mrs. Austin faulk-
enham, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Farr ana
Mrs. Charles Stewart OF East WIN
fhrnn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

D.. Thomas Eclectrc OIL is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. Has been used with success lr
our family for eight years.'-Mrs. L.
Whi1eocre, Buffalo, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

It is interesting to note that the
beautiful oriole belonging to Mrs.
Sarah Skilings and Miss Julia Buck
of Gorham is receiving his annual
visits from his feathered relatives.
This year the parent birds appeared
May 18th and their first visits in for
mer years have always been between
May 18th and 10Th. On the morning
of the 18th inst. when the male bird
Tas seen at the window where the
cage containing the pet robin sets, the
cage was carried to the door and the
visiting robin fiuttered about the SAME
for long time. and the two birds
seemed quite delighted to see each
other After awhile the bird flew
away but returned in a few hours
brir ging back his mate with him-and
still later the two birds came again
bringing with them another oriole,
which is without doubt one of the
same family. During the past week
the visits of the orioles have been fire.
quent and prolonged. The pet orloie
has now attained the age of five years,
and grows more interesting each year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for years.
No appetite, and what did eat distressed
ne terribly. Burdock Blood Bitters cured
mel. II. Walker. Sunbury, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The Maine Universalists will hold
their annual convention at Dexter
next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The feature of Memorial day at
steep Falls will be the dedication of a
monument to Col. William Hobson of
the 18th Me- Inf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The state baseball league is sched-
uled to start off June 10 and it ought
TO last pretty well up to the Fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The Memorial day orators are brush
ing the dust off their last years ora
tons and practicing their gestures be-
fore the mirror.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

years ago" said an Auburn Wo-
man who is so years young, sit was
counted a sin among the good wives
of the little Maine town where l was
born, to waste d single moment Of
time. | have heard my grandmother
tell the story of one dame who much
scandalized the church people on one
never to be forgotten occasion. People
who went early to church were sur
priSed one Sabbath morning to see
Aunt Betsy sitting way up in front, a
gray yarn stocking in her hands and
her knitting needles clicking merrily
away as she worked. The minister
stopped in surprise as he passed her
on his way to the pulpit, but the OLD
Lady was not one whit disturbed by his
disappearing air. Smiling serenely she
said complacently, Thought Id knit
a stitch while the people are gather
ing. l never was one to waste a min
ute, Elder and the good dame contin-
ued to click her needles, while the
Mortified minister FASTENED to his desk.
Not till he began his sermon did Aunt
Betsy lay aside her Sunday knitting
work"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

]. W. Penney of Mechanic Falls,
member of the American Revolution,
is searching for the names, records
soldiers. Mr.. Penney has put con-
siderable time into this and has al
ready found about 500, mostly in An
droscoggin and oxford counties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

The greatest athletic achievement OF
Maine college in recent years was
Bowdoins victory in the New Eng
land intercollegiate field day over such
COLLEGES as Amherst. Williams, Brown,
Technology, Wesleyan, Trinity, Tufts
and Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

Those so Bangor High school boys
who accomplished the considerable and
manly feat of ducking a few freshmen
in park fountain are now facing
trouble with the school board. They
need the old-tashioncd slipper treat
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-26

1t is hoped that matter of the site
tied. though a few more mass meetings
or another referendum or two may
yet be i'll order.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03
FOOTBALL AT WEST POINT.
Frcurslon on Hudson River Day Line
 ---RcauiirIl Foliage.

For the annual football games at West Point on Saturdays, October 17, Vale vs, Cadets; october 24, Colgate vs. Cadets; october at, Princeton ys Cadets, the Hudson River Day Line will run its Great New Steamer "iTendrick Hudson as q Football spe. cinl. leaving neshrossee street, q50. W-42nd street lOi15, and W-i2ath street 10.35 a m. She will arrive at West Point in time for the most spec taoulsr full dress inspection of tho season at 1:25 D. m, with military band and will return Immediately af- ter the game, making the run to New York in 2 l4 hours Special tickets for these trips arc st25 each, and may he procured In advance. Res nurant lunch room, music
 For further Information apply 10 r B Hubbard, c. r. A., Desbrossas street pier, Now York
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03
DOINGS IN REALTY
Papers Filed Yesterday in the Office of the Town
 Clerk,
Omit Claims.

L Kaufman and Joseph Weissmann to Max Alderman, York street. 5l feet
 Nav Haven Savings hank 10 Renia- min Jepson, Dwight street 76 feet
 Connecticut Savings bank to Alonzo Hall, Chapel street. 30 feet
 Emile Smith to Nicolas weiter, Goffe street, 9O feet
 Julius c wattsgart to Rafaela Rug slero, Vine street. 27 feet
 Louis Ready 10 Ran'aea Rugglero, Vine street, 27 feot,
 John r Lomas and Edward Ncttle- ton to Emily wright, Clinton avenue, 3s feet
 John P Lonnns and Edward Ncttle- ton to Florentynn Gaiewsk', Fitch street, s3 feet
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

The annual meeting of the Ellis worth Memorial association was held et the Ellsworth homestead in Windsor yesterday afternoon al 2 o'clock. Mrs. Sara T Kinney, the president presided Routine business was transacted and five directors to serve for three years were elected as follows: Miss Fannie M Olmsted. Hartford; Mrs Daniel T Dyer. Col lnsville; Mrs. Emma ]. Rowe. Anson- ia; Mrs Frederick Peace, Merlder: Mrs Francis T Maxwell. Rockville
 Miss Fannie M Olmsted was eort- cd secretary The reports show that 735 guests registered during tho past year, representing 2s states, Washing ton D, C.. Canada and London. Eng land,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

The Sunshine football team Is prac- ticing daily and will play their flrst game Sunday when they Wlll line Up against the Neverwin eleven, The prob able lineup of the Sunshiners will be Watson, Feinmark, ende Provost, RrInley, tncklcs Miller, Johnson, guards Taylor center Powers, quar- terhack Clark, right halfbaolS, Cole man. left halfback Jones fullbsck
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

Miss Dorothea Klumpke Of California. the astronomer, who was tho first wom- on to win the degree of doctor of maihe- matics iu France, has q speeia building for her exclusive use ln the great ob- servatorv garden of Paris Oie of her duties is tn photograph tho stars in that seclion qf the hcavenE known as ih, Paris beii For thls purpose she haq made frequent balloon ascenslons
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Friends of Dr, Henry ], Stevens Surprised to Learn of His Death-~Tn. morrow va
 Church Services,

The many friends of lbr, Henry j Stovens were surprised 10 learn of his death yesterday which took place at his home 20 Grand avenue at 9 q, rL Dr. stevens had mol been In very good health siuce he had the pneumonia last winter, but had been able to he out until week ago, and his last illness was of only four days duration, Ile was one or the oldeat and best known residents of Fair Haven and thu old est dentist in the olty having had sn office in Chapel street many years, Ills age was SO years pr, Stevens was q native of Clinton, but came here to re- FTd6 many SeaTs ago nc Na9 son of the late MT and Mrs Oliver stevens of Clinton and his mother was former ly Miss Julia Ann Bushnell For the past year and half Jor, Stevens had been ellng with stomach trouble.
 Though nr stevens was within ono month of being SD years old. he stlll kopt his ol,1co at al6 Chapel street. up to year and half ago was busiy engaged in his profession He came to this city ovcr 56 years ago, For several years he was associated with tho late pr Elias Strong and later With nr. Narette Hall The latter, who still sur wives, Is some years older than pr. Stevens, but he retired several years ago In 1854 Dr Stevens married Miss Jane A Malrby, daughter of the latc Lucius Malthy, real estate dealer and
 large land owner fin Falr Haven She | survives him pr Stevens had no other near relatives
 ' His funeral will he attended at hls 1 late residence Monday at ?. m, and | Rev nr sheath will ofIlciate.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03
PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Adelaide Bromley was hostess at luncheon at her home in York square yesterday. for Miss Dorothy osborn, at which the other guests were Miss Cecil Barnum, Miss Doris Nswberry Miss Katherine Waldo and Miss Emily Butler The color scheme of decoration was lavender. the large table oenterpiece being of astors in that color. The favors were dainty lace fans. ivory mounted.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

Mir and Mrs Frank Hubbard of Quinniplac avenue celebrated the tenth anniversary of their marriage at their home Wednesday evening About lclty friends called and Q very njoyaole evening was passed The Ioupie w'te TTruFrTTrHTt TTrTT THTEF TTUTTUFr or bsHT- tlful presents ir honor nf the occasion,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

Mr. and Mrs Robert B. Haydoo. who have been at Pine Orchard, Conn since June 1. are back for the winter at thsir homo In State street. Mrs Hsydon has gone to Poughleepsie, N, y. for few days 10 visit her niece, Miss Scott
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

The ladies o' Pilgrim church hold thor first parish supper of the season in tho chapel Thursday evening There was au attendance Of about 100 Mrs Hume of this city. who has been d missionary In India for number of years, gave an interesting address af- ter tho supper, speaking of her work during tho Indian famine Her field was Romhav and vicinity Mrs. Hume will soon return to India.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03
Warranty Deeds.

Edward Atwater 10 Florence Sargent Gamer street. so feet.
 Abraham Thalh~rg 10 Herman Dap broth Qulnnipiac avenue. i75 feat,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

Public worship at the Grand Avenue Baptist church on Sunday at 1o.ao q, nL and 7.S0 ?, m. In inc morning the pastor, Rev. Charles q Smith, will preach on "The Angel of Pain" and the sermon will be followed by the com rnurIor Tn the evening the subject of tho sermon will he "DvIne Cartltude '" The New Haven Baptist association will be held st tho Main street church, Meriden. Wednesday and Thursday of next week and tho Fair Haven church has elected the following delegates. Rev. and Mrs C c Smith, Mr and Mrs Thomas c Hmckley, Mr and Mrs George Hatfield. Mrs Frederick Wllls. Mrs John W Phillips Mrs George Sturges and Mrs L. P Con. verse
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

Delegates from the two Fair Haven churches rerort very successful meet. ing of the New Haven Consocistion at stony Creek this week The meeting of the organization next year Till re the 2ooth annual and wil be held with the Third Corerega tonal church in CiUilford
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

At the meeting Of the Crescent Whist club thie week priSes were awarded to NIlss Hsther pav'a, Miss Margaret Adams, William Kelsey, Frank Dudley and M'es ,raun Brown.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

Mir and Mrs Frank ' F. Barnes. who have been at their farm in Wood bridge since carly summer, ara back Tn town for the winter They will oc- cupy house on Fdgehill road. which they have taken for year
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

Mir. and Mrs. F. B. Ttllou, who have heen absent from the city for the past seven months have returned 10 their residence. 116 College street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

Clifford F. Messinser, 1911 &. and Irving c, Beebe. 1911 S., qualified for second trials In the trial for the Glee club. Second trials will be held next week,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03

Services at Grace church on Sunday as follows; Holy communion and scr mon on "The Highest Patriotism" et loso. evening service and sermon on Gossip" at 73O