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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
The Canny Scot.

They sat each at the extreme e"n
of the horsehair sofa They haa oe ,
coortin' now for something IKE
years. but the wide gap between "''
always been respectfully preserved ;.
"a penny for your thochtS' Sai.s,
murmured Maggie, after silence % o.
hour and half. RAJ,
"Weel," replied Sandy, slowly WV"
surprising holiness. "tae tell We va :.
truth. l was jist thinking how me 80
wad be if We were tae gle me wee ~
kIssie.''
"I've nae objections" simpered Mas
gle sithering over, and klsse" NJ
plumply on the top of his left ear
Then she slithered back.
sandy relapsed into brown stuu'
once more and the clock licked q n''h'
uteS
AN what are We thinkin apo"'
moo anither. eh?"
Mae. nae, lassie; it's mair serious
the moo
rs it. !addie" asked Maggie. sou.
w. Her heart was going pit-apat WIZ =,
expectation. IAN what MIGHT IT pe
II was jst thinkin.' answers
Sandy, that it was about time We "e'o
paving me that penny!"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
GOOD SHORT STORIES.
Family Records.

one day as a minister was passing
down the street in Scranton where he
resided he was seen by some hangers
on at a public house which he was APP
preaching, and one of the number cal
led to him and said:
I'VE have a dispute here of some I'M
portancc, and would like You TO decide.
1t is IN relation tc the age OF the devil
Can you tell us how old he is?"
"Gcntlemen, said the minister with
dignity. you must keep your own
family records. '-Philadelphia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The wards in the city of St. Louis
which showed the heaviest falling off
il. the recent registration were those
which heretofore have given the larg-
est Democratic majorities. This same
condition Of affairs was noticeable also
in the registrations of New York and
Chicago and indicates very strongly
the Eencraf trend of public sentiment
against the peerless leader"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Nature has played many strange
pranks during the present month, pro
ducing many unusual and unseason-
able results. Fruit trees have hudded
ana bIossCmed. various flowers that do
not ordinarily survive the early part
Of September have continued in bios
som and garden vegetables have con
tinu"d green in many places up
10 the present time. Last week an
Augusta man who has large
garden Was enabled to pick
nunbe.' ii bushels Of very excellent
green peas. a feat which is rarely &C
complishe,l in this climate so late in
the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

John r. Mclean owns two news
papers. one in Washington ana one in
Ohio. On the same day this week
that one of them declared that Ohio
was going 100000 for Taft. the other
expressed the opinion that the result
leaning toward Bryan. Mr.. Mclean
should hold harmony convention
with himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
As We Pass.

Thcrc would be plenty of orators ii they
we've ltcded.
lid you ever notice now well behaved
an engaged girl is
Somehow it is always funny To- sec q To-
connective engineer ont buggy Iiding
Some Of tie toughest Young men I'm Tho
town are named f"r characters in the HI
BE
When man comes 10 ask yuu for vour
opinion, he really asks YOU f"i cnnh,m,.
ton of his own.
When woman calls for her sm, 10
cone lust for minute, he knows She
wants him TO- work an Lou
We never knew a boy who didn't say his
father had Promise! him Things ion work
and then forgotten il.
The difficulty is that those VITO 20 10
the Lord for advice can interpret the an
SWer to suit their own intention, - Archi-
son Gl0b'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The opponents Of Col. Henry b
Qumby. the Republican candidate for
Governor in New Hampshire do not
appear to be making the Roadway they
expected 20. Tncy can not deny tie
FAC, that ne Is a clean, able. progress
siye man. Who enjoys, in a marked dc
gree the confidence and esteem Of all
who know him. AMI who is in every
way qualified for the office to which
to which he aspires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Lawyer Patrick. who is under life
sentence in Sing Sing for murder says
tnat conditions there are not favorable.
not altogether enjoyable: but such as
they are he appears to have greatly
preferred them to the electric chair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

When MIR. Bryan returns to the tai
political timber following the national
election hi, adherentS may at Least
have tn. satisfaction of knowing that
i, WASH the first time big noise has
heen mistaken for pouular sentiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The freaks Of Jersey lightning hove
lorS been matter Of public wonder
and comment. 1t is doubtful however. if
any of them will surpass in weird IN
terest the experiment of the truthful
man in that state who was nearly frigh
tened to death last week by being
chased a long distance by a big. fat
snake with whiskers. Really, we
know II no state in the Union where
practical temperance reform seems to
De more imperatively needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
Two Wives.

'"That woman next door Is red''l
dreadful, john" said a young marf'eu
woman to her husband she does no
thing but talk the whole day long she
cannot get any work done, III
ooh" remarked the hnSpd''u'
thought she was a chatterboX' All" W
whom does she talk?
why, my dear, to me, OF c"u'Sr'
was the reply. '1She talks t" me 'N''
the back fence. "-London OPINION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Already thoughtful citizens are Won
dcrInG what Mr. Bryans paramount
issue viii be in 1912 1t is safe To say
That il VIII be something new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

1t is sincerely to be hoped that Duke
d AbruZZi does not have to depend
upon the newspapers for his Informal
ton regarding the status of his affair
with that charming West Virginia
heireSS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Col Guftcy appears to have contri-
huted as much to the Bryan campaign
ms Governor Haskell. Ii would look AS
il the Governor felt that he had done
enough for the cause when he retired
from its treaSurerShip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The singing OF The Star Spanglet
Banner BY 20l0 school children of Yo-
kohama is another indication that the
good old English tongue is rapidly ne
coming the worlds universal language
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The American Manufacturers ASGo-
citation sees III the increasing certainty
q: Mr., Tafts election the best possible
Indications of good times ahead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The Hon Thomas \. l.. Hsgen will
at least be able to say. when the cam
paign is over, that he had good time
and heard Mr.. Hearst deliver some
very interesting speeches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Democratic confidence is increas-
Eg," remarks an exchange. This may
be true. hut it is very much to be
doubted if any Democratic confidence
can people this year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

I.X- Boss Croker of Tammany Hall,
now "a res ident of England has cab'ed
a 81 900 contribution to the Bryan cam
paign fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Among the lig corpc ration men who
have contributed to the Bryan cam
paign fllni is Samuel Rea Vice-presl-
dent of the Pennsylvania railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Thank Sgiving turkeys are reporting
to he roosting high just now: but as
they are said to be in fairly good sup
ply they may be nearer the ground by
the latter part of November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

With Rooset elt'S majority of $1,000
10 overcome the outlook is not alto
gether rosy for Mr.. Bryan in his own
state of Nebraska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

George Bernard Shaw asserts that
the man who believes in art inr arts
sake Is n fool. George always WAS Il
intrcenary soul, and there ara those
who even question whether or not Ee
has any knowledge of genuine art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The forest nres. and the long contin-
ued drourh will not he wholly in vain
if they serve to turn public attention
to the great Importance of better
conservation OF our forests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Perhaps the European powers. with
a view of averting future walls may
decide to introduce football into the
Balkans as a counter irritant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The narrowing suspicion is grow ing
arace in the Bryan ranks that many
former Democratic leaders who have
failed to contribute to the campaign
fund have been employing their money
in four-to- one bets on Taft'S election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Great Britain is opposed to the an
neNation of the island of Crete to
Greece. This will probably settle the
matter. The wishes Of the Cretans
themselves will cut very little figure
in the final adjustment of the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

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, 1908-10-22

Is the forest fire to be added to the
list of problems which are always With
uS.-BoStJn Herald. k&ae
1t would look as if it had already
been added
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Mr. Bryan is IN most respects a
man OF good habits-but he will persist
in indulging III political pipe-dreams
III spit" Of past experiences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

1t is improbable that all of Mr.. 81 v
ans support is of the crocc dtlr variety
accorded tim by certain Maine news
:pers Some of it must be sincere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Old Town Enterprise: 1t is always
noticeable that people in attending a
public entertainment in the hall have
no hesitancy in taking front seats, in
fact, there is q general fush for them,
and usually higher price willingly
paid for the privilege. 1t is also
noticed that in church the custom is
right the reverse. everybody crowds
into the back seats and if there are
any empty pews they are always be-
tween the preacher and people, and
the glad tidings of salvation lose half
their charm in having to bound over
empty pews to reach the audience
Why this should be the custom is not
exactly clear, unless in tine latter in
stance, position is taken according to
scripture, THE lowest place first In
order to be invited higher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The philadelphia Press declares that
some Of the streams in that State are
80 dry that the FISH cannot move
around without raising the dust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Captain HobSon viii probably suS-
pend publication until the American
SHIPS leave Yokohama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Now that Adelina Patti admits that
she is "a years old. there is reason 70
helieN" that her last farewell tour
may have been the genuine thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The larger number of automobile ac-
cidcntS continue to be due to alcohol
in the wrong tank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Il isn't at all too early to begin your
Christmas shopping. Get your gifts
togeth'r gradually, and avoid tn" rush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Possibly Mr.. Rryan may have 81 mt
John Worth Kern into the solid S"dth
in the hope of saving Indiana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The straw vote will now go upon the
shelf with the straw hat. 1t is less
than two weeks to the real thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

A Judge at Media, Pa. has retuse"
to let the police authorities Introduce
evidence before him which they nav
secured by the third degree method.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Not for many months has the Port
land lobster market been so we'll sup
piled as at the present time as there
are over $4,000 Holsters in the cars OF
local dealers ready for shipment The
dealers say more Holsters have been
caught this season than for several
years past and that if the Holsters hold
out and the weather continues to be
mild all records will be broken. The
continued warm weather this fall has
given the fishermen plenty Of oppor-
tunity to catch the fish as they have
not been forced to remain ashore by
heavy seas or high winds. 1t has also
been a very profitable year for the
lobster fishermen as they have lost
little gear and their boats have not
been damaged by severe weather, an
expense which is always heavy during
the fall gales There is hardly a day
now but what $4,000 or $1,000 Holsters
arrive in Portland. The price is about
the same as it always is this time of
the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Ever notice how careless men are
when they get on a train?" The ques-
ton was asked by an old timer travel
ing man. See that chap" he con-
tinued pointing to the young fellow
two seats forward on the opposite side
of the car, who had captured two seats
and was using one as a resting place
for his feet, do YOU suppose he'd go
into the parlOr at home and do that :?
Not a bit. If he did stick his feet up
in a nice chair at home. he'd first put
a paper over it. But here. on the car.
he never bOtherS to do that. Should
the breakman request him to remove
his feet or place a paper beneath them,
he'd be indignant Just because the
car is owned by railroad and you've
paid your fare for the ride, it is no
excuse for injurng the property. Then
too, what lady would want to sit in
that seat. after he has left it, until it
had been brushed Not one. for she
would be afraid of spelling her gown.
The same is true of man and his
clothes. | tell you no one should put
his feet on car seat, at any rate not
without placing a paper for them to
rest on. | like to see the railroads en-
force the rule"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

That Yokohama banZai has echoed
around the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

A rock maple tree standing and still
growing in a flourishing state on the
farm of a. l.. Hardy in West New
Vineyard measures Ia feet in circum-
ference at the base. 1t has a short
trunk but heavy spreading branches
and was growing on this farm 1872
years ago when the late Samuel
Nevens great grandfather of Mr.
Hardy, who was the first settler on the
farm. came here. in 1906. and was then
about four inches in diameter. 1t
stands not far from the dwelling house
and has been tapped nearly every year
for IS years Scarcely a dead limo is
to be seen about it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The large and valuable private
library Of the late General John
Marshall Brown Of Portland will be
sold at auction in Boston next week
by the well known auctioneers, c. +.
Libbie & Co, of GAG Washington
street The dates are October n, IS,
20 ana 80 and undoubtedly the sale
Will draw together a large number of
the lovers of rare and valuable books
General Brown had an extensive col
lection along the lines Of New Eng
land history, especially town and
local histories of Maine, generalogieS,
and various publications of historical
societies and various organizations.
The collection also includes a great
many volumes of Masonic history,
RoWdoin College literature. standard
works of reference. art, etc. There
are many thousand volumes in the
collection. The catalog which is is
sued announcing the sale makes
volume of 220 pages. with descriptions
of 1872 volumes and SETS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

A warm and soaking rainstorm OF y
weeks duration is Maine greatest need
lust now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Tho goat ridden last night by the y
to tie eight fraternities at
Rowdoin il; also tired this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
Maine Gossip
Ne arina Indian Summer.

We" ncarin' Indian summer. when ~.
days are Just g" still
Yuu can hear 4 feather fallin', an lcai.
blow from Il hl!,
Makes an echo in the valley, an wakes
Ycu up from sleep,
An the ripple of river seems like lh''n-
der, Broad and deep.
We're ncarin' Indian s,mmer-Just inc
sweetest time an best,
When the winds llncel down to pray, an
al u" tired world is al rest:
An here's a welcome [" it; we mourn not
for the May:
In its shadows-in its quiet let us dream
and drift away
Frank j.. Stanton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

SpeakiE. Of long services in church
choirs. Benjamin Small of Limington
has beer Il member of the choir of the
Congregational church of that town A.
years. His sister Sallie Cotton Small
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Portland EXpress-Perhap these for
ast fires viii burn until some fierce
SNOW blizzard hurieS the trees and
@ubduc.s the flames. as there are no in
lication@ Of any rain at present.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-24
STROUD is ACQUITTED.
Union City Man Not Guilty Of MUIR
der of Rob Summers.

Union City. Tenn. Sept "a
Charley Stroud. the party charged
with the murder OF Bob Summers.
about three miles from this city. on
March 10, was acquitted by the yer-
diet Of the jury. the defense setting
up justlfiable homicide.
The facts, in short. in this case. are
about as follows: Summers was liv-
ing on the place with Stroud. and
was complaining because Stroud had
noi built him a cistern. as he agreed,
over this the trouble arose.
II was claimed that Summers came
into the house of the defendant, and
there made a demonstration as If in
the act of pulling weapon from his
pocket, with which to infiict punish
ment on the defendant. when the de-
PENDANT shot and killed Summers.
The evidence did not show that there
was any weapon found in the posses
sion Of the dead man.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-24
News OF Theatres
AN Omen Question"

81 have heard 81 often remarked,
said A. II. Wilson. the Ambassador
of German dialect. who Is TO star this
season .n Sidney r. Ellis comedy
drama. When Ola New York Was
Dutch that doctors. as a rule. do
not hereit humanity: that they kill
mon Than they cure. The following
story w,l satisfy The most skeptically
inalmoi as TO whether these state
ments are tue or false.
Doctor | want 10 thank you
Your medicine does the truck for a
dead certainty Is immense"
"Im g.ad TO know It helped Won. -
replied he physician. very much
pleased
$50 am. There's nothing equals
81"
"How many bottles did YOU find It
necessary to take?''
"i didn't take any My uncle took
one bottle. Now I'm his sole heir.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-24
SAM PATCH
WINS GOOD PURSE At ORAN.
MISSOURI.
He Wins Three Straight Heats In ihe
:;3O pacc-Owned by Col.
Y. J. Reed.

Sam Patch. one OF the best PAGERS
or the Paducah track. owned by Col.
r. }. Reed. Won the 2:20 pace al the
Oran. Mo. track Wednesday by TAX
ing the third. folrth and hfth heats.
The animal was taken 10 Oran by
Tom Settle, j.. and driven TO victory
by b. Wilson. of Cleveland, o.. who
drove Raom W AT the races here last
week. The horse is a fast PAGER and
was Developed by Col Tom settle at
Paducah
King Onward will start in the pace
.tcmoirow and Wild VI In the free
.fC. al tfot saturday.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-24
Three of several Kinds.

1T IS astonishing how many ways a
man can hrd 90 beat the devil
around he stump. These words
were uttered by the genial comedian
Al II. wilson. who Is TO star this
season IN a romantic comedy drama
entitled When Old New York Was
Dutch"
"A friend of mine. who was suf-
ferlng from lung trouble very bad
had been advised by the doctor not to
take more than three drinks a day as
his lungs were affected" .. Il ad-
viscd him to try some other doctor
YouN die If you can't get more than
three drinks a day
That's what ! think" replied my
friends. so ] consulted another ply
stefan"
what was his answer"
"Three drinks day--the limit"
"Well" said |, IF each OF them
said YOU could take three drinks a
day that makes six drinks"
Great"
IF you don't think YOU can get
along with six. visit every doctor in
New York and II they all say that YOU
can have three drinks day, l guess
that will allow YOU as many drinks as
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-24
Using Solar Heat.

The usual method of using solar
heat has been to concentrate the
suns rays by mirrors. but in the sini-'
pier apparatus with which Frank
Shuman has been experimenting at
Tacoma, Pa. the direct rays have
been made TO heat a boiler OF black
ened pipe coils inolosed in a shallow
box with double glass top. An air
space OF one inch between the two
layers OF glass forms a jacket pre-
venting escape OF heat by radiation.
Water in the pipes generated steam
with a pressure of fifteen pounds.
which was made to drive an engine.
and by employing ether a pressure OF
ninety pounds was reached. In warm
climates a good working pressure is
expected from water. thus solving the
perplexing power problem of tropical
lands Kansas City journal.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-24
animal Intelligence.

The Intelligence displayed by ami
ma's Is we'll nigh human remarked
Al a. Wilson. the singing comedian
and dialect actor. TO friend the other
DAY. we use a splendid specimen Of
Che 81 Bernard breed IN When Old
Sew York Was Dutch the play Mr..
DIT has written for me. | took the
f.- to church with me last sunday,
s3meoue informed The clergyman thas
A. II. Wilson the comedian. wcs In
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-24
PIE SUPPER
WILL BE GIVEN BY PUPILS OF
OAK GROVE SCHOOL.
Besides All Kinds of Pies Including
Pumpkin ami Mince. VIII BE
Other Refreshments.

Saturday night, Oct 3, at the Oak
Grove school house. nine miles from
Paducah. a pie supper will be given
by the boys of the schools. The social
will not only extend to the younger
people. but the citizens from the
county will be there, and OF course
the candidates for county offices. A
string band will furnish music for
the entertainment. Aside from a
variety of pies, from the incompara-
bic pumpkin pie to the mince meat
article, there will be other refresh
ments. The candidates will hold a
speaking after supper. Many from
Paducah will attend the supper.