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The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-21
atlantic COAST LINE
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
These arrivals and departures Elvea 40
information, as well rs connections with oeAes
companies; but arrivals and connections 90
not guaranteed.
Schedule in Effect January 8. 1908.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-02-21

Peanuts-North Carolina prime
CSC: extra prime $1.o0; fancy, 81 90;
Virginia, prime 6oc: fancy 65c; Span
ish. 90c.
HEE;SWAX-27c.
EGGS-1S I zoe.
CHICKENS--Hens, 40c: springs,
26 to soc.
PORK--S C 10c.
RTET--on foot 2M 33C.
SWEET 2OTATOFS-$1.O .Oe
n c.. BACON-Hams' Iold( A:e'
shon1ders. 12m13c: sides, 12m &c
cHTNCIE ES-Par 1000. !-inch saus
$500: 5-inch hearts, $3.50; 6-lncn
sans. $500; 61inch hearts IS rs.
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PRODUCE MARKET

Corrected hS
w. Is. Cooper, Whoiesaln .:roccr.
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RECEnprs SAME DAY LAST YEaR

Z3 casks spirits turpentine.
724 barrles rosin
SO barrels crude turpentine.
1e barrels tar
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Northbound.

BETWEEN WILMINGTON AND ETwBKHM
DHily sI. Daily en-
Sunday suoday
North south
Lv Wilmington ......... . - pn Ar - pn
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KNOX,.
SOUTH WARREN.

Mrs Faliett Vinal of Thomaston is at
work in the family of Irwin Spear dress
making.
Albro Weaver went home Saturday to
spend Sunday with his parents in North
Waldoboro.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Grouse and dauSh-
ter Hazel OF Thomaston spent Sunday
with her brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Jones.
Arlyn Hall has been shineling his shed.
shed.
Mrs Elijah Hisler of West Warren is
spending this week with her daughter,
Mrs. Nelson Spear at Simpson Point
Mr. Weymouth and Olney Fuller of
Searsr,ont arrived at l. E Spears Sum
day. Mr. Fuller returned home Monday
morning. Mr.. Weymouth is at work for
the company. if he likes nc will move in
the company's house.
Mrs Leslie Hunt and child and sister
Mrs. Albert Robinson of North Gushing
visited their parents, Mr.. and Mrs W. r.
Hunt, Sunday
A new 10y arrived in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Libby. Jr.. last Tues
DAY.
Several of the farmers are planting peas
and potatoes this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01
Friday, May I, 1908.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS
For Representative to Congress
EDWIN c. BuRLEIeh
OF AUGUSTA.

OF AUGUSTA.

1t is easy to believe the report from
London that the English people are
Disguised at the poor taste and caddish
spirit manifested by William Waldorf
Aston, the expatriated American. in
presenting to British museum the
captured flag Of the American frigate
Chesapeake which he recently pur-
chased at an auction in London. When
il was announced at the time Of this
auction that the flag had been pur-
chased by IAN American millionaire"
it was supposed on both sides of the
Atlantic that the flag would be re-
turned to this country, but it turned
out that the American millionaire was
Astor, who has been spending his
time in recent years in trying to buy
admission to the English aristocracy.
This latest act of toadysm is charac-
teristic of his whole career and can
is easy to believe the British people
hold him. Certainly they can have no
feeling of gratitude towards him in
connection with this incident of the
Chesape axes flag.
This flag of the Chesapeake was
captured by the British in the war of
1912, the only flag hauled down on an
American ship during that war in
which the American navy captured
dozens Of English flags, which are now
preserved at Annapolis and Washing
ton. The flag of the Chesapeake be-
longs to England, and as it has mighty
America is concerned, nobody on this
side of the water will begrudge its
announced that the flag which was
held by private owner would be put
up at auction. there was naturally
desire that it be returned to this coun-
try. and the English expected such a
incident, but the American bidders
were hoodwinked by a travesty upon
are sincere in their protestatioEs of
friendship and their belief in fair play
they will refuse to profit by this char
acteristic trick of the toadying Astor.
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Bailey and Anti Bailey in Texas.

This is the great day of the spring
down in Texas. the day which decides
whether Senator Bailey triumphs over
his foes or whether they triumph over
him. 1t all hinges about the matter
of his election as one of the Texas del
cgates to the Democratic convention
at Denver and his defeat will be ac-
cepted as indicating that his political
career is at an end His enemies are
very numerous and active, their chief
charge against him being that he has
profited largely from shady connec
tioEs with the capitalstic interests,
especially the Standard Oil trust. He
has been on the stump for Il month or
more lighting desperately for his polit-
ical life and making speeches in every
part Of the state. His enemies include
many Of the Democratic leaders of
is perhaps the leading Texas paper
among Bailey's supporters. declares
that the common people are with him.
that the masses have every confidence
in his integrity. and that today's vote
will be overwhelmingly in his favor.
1t has been anything but a peaceful
springtime in Texas and it will doubt
less be a great relief to everybody in
that part of the country that todays
vote ut the Democratic primaries puts
an end to the long and heated battle.
The result will be watched with gen.
eral interest throughout the country
for Senator Bailey is one OF the biggest
men Of the Democratic party. In fact
he was decidedly presidential posi-
bility. or at least he had far better
chance tnan any other Southerner for
the Democratic presidential nominal
,ion, until the people of his own state
began this bitter warfare against him.
From this distance it seems likely that
he will win today's contest and repre-
sent Texas at the Denver convention,
but whether he wins or loses it is GER
tain that he will never get back his
former prominence and power in the
councils of his party.
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England's Navy the Best.

England not only Possesses the biggest
and most powerful warships. but also has
aftoat the fastest feet of destroyers in the
world; They also make the claim that
tney are more nearly ready for war than
any other nation. The claim that Hos
letters Stomach Bitters is a wonderful
remedy for ailments of the stomach, liv-
er. kidneys and bowels is clearly proven
by ITS record of cures made during the
past IL years. hut it will be more clearly
proven to you. individually, if you viii
only try one bottle as soon as you notice
any symptoms of sick headache loss of
appetite, dyspepsia. Indigestion costive-
ness. biliousness, kidney troubles, sleep
lessness, female ills, general weakness or
malaria. fever and ague Insist on hay-
ing Hostetters. and don't accept any
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Seattle Will Hold Its Exposition.

Somebody has been circulating the
report through the East that the Seat
tie exposition scheduled for next year
has been given up, but Seattle sends
eastward on the trail of this report q
very emphatic denial. This Seattle eX-
Alaska Y ukon-Pacific exposition, is
going to be held according to the
schedule and the great Northwest and
particularly hustling Seattle, has no
doubt that it will be an unqualified
success. Good progress has been
made upon grading and draining the
grounds and it is announced that ow-
ing to the demand for space the trans
portation building will be three times
the size Of that originally contempla-
ted, and the foreign, the forestry and
the machinery buildings will be con-
siderably enlarged over first estimates.
The director of exhibits has recently
stated in an interview that 1.-The turn
stiles will begin to click on the first
day of June, 1909 and everything will
be in place and moving, including the
band"
The people of this country have be-
come very familiar With such assur-
what overdone series of expositions
though they have yet to find them
made good. If Seattle proves an eX-
ception it will have to be admitted
that she has had a mission. If hustle
achieves success, her enterprise will
be at least comparatively successful,
for those Far Western cities not only
brag a good deal but they actually do
things. Among the practical features
will be a complete mine and mill in
full operation, including shafts and
tunnels and miners at work. all of
which will be open to the cOntempla-
ton Of visitors. The amusement sec
tionl will be the PAY Streak" which
is likely to prove no misnomer to such
patrons as yield to all the temptations
it will have to offer. 1t is a far cry
from Seattle to the Atlantic. but per-
haps if the railroads can be persuaded
to shade rates it may be possible to
awaken an interest on this edge of the
continent.
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Prohibition in New England.

tFarmingtOn Chronicle)
Considerable has been said the past
few months about the spread of pro-
hibition in the Southern states. The
late municipal elections in New Eng
land have also caused quite an ex-
tension of prohibition territory in this
part of the country. In Massachu-
sets, by changes through local option
il, six cities and thirty-six towns, 2.10C
licensed saloons must abandon the
liquor business tomorrow night. In
Vermont where local option took the
place Of prohibition five years ago,
the number of cities and towns legal
ling the sale of liquor this year is
cut down to twentv-seven in place Of
ninety-two licensed the first year af-
ter prohibition was abolished. In
New Hampshire and Rhode Island new
measures have. of late. considerably
restricted the liquor traffic.
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SOMERSET.
RIPLEY.

Mr.. Churchill of West Ripley who
has been i'll with pneumonia for a
short time died Monday, noon He
recently moved here from Pressure Isle
but had made many friends.
Mrs. Laura Wakefield has returned
from a visit in Winterport.
Mrs. VIM. Ellis suffered shock last
Friday and is very feeble.
H. ~ Bowdoin and Elmer Stewart
who have been i'll with grip are very
much improved.
Harry Buzzell has returned home.
Chas Wakefield was in Wllimantic
on business recently.
There will be a dance May night at
Hanson and Bryant's hall
The little child of James Dunn is
very much improved.
All schools began April q except the
one at West Ripley.
CAMBRIDGE.
D. c. Noble has been i'll for the past
week.
Mrs. I. H. Harris is expected from
Bangor this week for short visit
Alton Shorey is stopping at VIM.
Folsom's for a few weeks.
The Grange meeting was omitted
Saturday evening on account of the
bad roads.
Granville TrOmbly will return to
Bemis this week to resume his work
Blanche Richards has resumed her
duties at Central Telephone office
Geo. Odlin has gone to Parkman FOR
a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

A western editor makes the dis
covery that William ], Bryan is deter
mined to throw the nomination to
Senator CulberSOn of Texas if he is
unable to secure it for himself. This
announcement may be pleasing to the
vanity of the Texas senator, but it will
not be regarded in the political world
as of any great importance Mr.
himself and he does not propose to
have any contingency arise which will
force him to throw it anywhere
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So many ambitious pedestrians are

So many ambitious pedestrians are
now trying to beat the record of
Edward Payson Weston in walking
from Portland to Chicago that nobody
is trying to keep track of them. Few
of them get very far on their Journey
but if any one of them should succeed
in covering the distance quicker than
Weston did it would be small
achievement compared with his, for
those now seeking fame in this way are
young men, while he was past the age
when any such long distance walking
is commonly expected of man. No
doubt Weston himself is pleased to see
this revival in pedestrianism for he is
an enthusiast in the matter and was
as anxious to arouse interest in others
as to win glory for himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

Newcastle.
Mrs Daniel McCobb has returned
from Gardiner, where she has been
visiting.
A. c. Erskine attended court Tues
day.
The Patrons of Dyer's Valley Grange
held an ice cream sale at their hail
Friday evening.
Sheepscot Valley Grange held an
afternoon session. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01
How They Do It in the South.
portland Advertiser.)

A young man in Ashville. S. c.,
where the prohibitory regime has been
established got a prescription for
champagne and had it filled twenty
times, simultaneously. pint sizes. Then
he gave a dinner and now they are
trying to get him into Jail together
with the doctor who signed the pre-
scription but the courts have found
reasons for throwing out the case.
Perhaps even the majesty of the law
could not ignore the humorous aspect
of this method of filling a prescription
twenty times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Denver is Getting Ready.
(BiddefOr1 JOurnal)

Denver is to be brilliantly 1ightt q
and have Il double force OF police on
duty during the week of the Demo-
cratic national convention. House
holders will probably also be warned
to put their valuableS in a place of
safety and to be careful to lock all
doors and faSten all windows when
they leave their houses temporarily.
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Maine Gossip
Homesick.

A little bit of sunshine in the early days
of spring
Will serve to start usefulness: sweet
remembering
OF the time when earth was Eden with
the. blossoms all about
Until relentless winter came along ana
turned you out.
We have wandered almost. hopele:sl
through the months that drifted by,
Endeavoring to yield to Fate and not be
glum or sigh.
Now the warm wind in the branches
weaves q dreamy little rhyme,
And You find you're growing homeslck:
homesick for the summertime.
You want tie neiehbors who made glad
the place Of yOre.
You want to see Old Busy Bee come
buZzing round once more,
To greet the honest faces of the DAISIES
in the field
And smell the perfume from the CEN
s,.rs that the roses WELD.
The year mas seemed journey filled with
hardship and distress.
Put YOU know that June is waiting WIN
a welcoming tenderness.
when the wild flow ers shyly listen TO the
registering robins chime.
You find you're growing homeslcR'
homesick for the summertime!
Washington Star.
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Some farmsApay better than others.
For instance, there is one of the Aston
farms in New York city. bought in 1888
for $23, 900. which has just been divided
o,,or, the heirs at valuation of s3.-
100000.
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Valuable Training.

Gardner Reporter-Journal)
The fleet when it gets back from its
cruise will have as veteran crews as
is possible without having been in
actual battle. and there probably is
not another fleet in the world that
has had the training that it has. Six
teen ships with the training they have
had is probably as efficient as double
the number with the ordinary train
ing.
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No Such Tantrums in Maine.

portland Argus)
The tornado which swept over four
southern states carrying destruction
and death to hundreds in it's wake, is
another reminder that this section is
a pretty safe and good place to live
in. New England'S climate has it,;
vagarieS, but in its worst moods it
does not go into tantrumS like this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

There is likelihood of gold mines
being opened in the near future in
Bechuanaland. Should such devel-
opment take place 1t would result IN
bringing increased business to Kim
berley to help fill the gap caused ny
the falling off in the diamond trade.
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Cobbosseecontee Grange.

CobboSseecontee Grange Tuesday
evening, May will confer the First
and Second degrees on class of eight
candidates. Worthy Lecturer Clair ".
Head has also prepared good pro-
gram for the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

They speak of it now as the NJ. w.
hat. but this does not indicate that it's
dimensions are any less than earlier in
the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

x,,h.r q man is looking for his best
friend he can generally find hhn ny
looking in mirror.-Philaoeipi'i
Record.
! He can also generally find his worst
enemv in the same simple manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

A Bailey's island fisherman brought
12h pound lobster to the Portland
market this week. the largest caught in
those waters for a long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01
MANCHESTER.

O. l.. Basford, one of Manchester's
NOS. prominent citizens, died at his
home here Wednesday morning, after
a long and painful illness. Mr. Bas-
ford nos 81 wears of age. A widow
and daughter survive. Funeral ser
,.ioas viii he held from his late resi-
dance at 10 A. NJ, saturday, and in
torment will be in the family lot.
North Fayette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

DR.. George B. Vi,es has resigned as as
soclate professor of Gernanic languages
and literature at Ohio State University.
in Columbus, O., and will devote his at
will take effect at the close of the Tres
ent school year. Or. Viles is serving his
second tenn as president of the American
Esneransn Association Ore Of his
motives IN giving up educational work
is to devote mole time to lne turiner,u,r
of this language
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

That new home for the Mystic
Shriners at Lewiston is going to be
thing of beauty and JOY forever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

The exports of manufactures Of the
United States averaged more than 5000,
900 day during the entire year. includ-
ing every day in the calendar year.
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WALDO.
PALE r MO.

Mrs. f. r. Cain is very sick with
pneumonia.
Mrs, Il. s. Cain has the grip but is
improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

The annual convention of the Maine
Y. NJ. c. A. opens today in Rockland.
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ROM E.

Mrs. Alice Prince one of the Oldest
ladies' in town passed away April %.
at the old age Of Sc years. Funeral
services were held at the house of A.
K. p. Dudley where she has been liv-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

The absence of moon Will moi
seriously interfere with maypasKe'
hanging tonight.
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LINCOLN.
WHITEHEAD.

KEYES CORNER.-James Preblt
was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Ed
Moody of Palermo. last week.
The latest arrivals in town are Chas
Clark and family.
Vaughn Bailey was guest of his
uncle, Eugene Bailey Of Togus. Sat
urday and Sunday.
Misses Ina and Tena Henry of Joice
was the guest of Miss Grace Prebie
Thursday.
A number IF young people of this
place attended the dance at East Pitts
ton last Monday evening. A good time
was reported.
A dance will be held at Union hall,
Kings Mills. May LIST. Good music will
be furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
But it Kept Her Ahoat.

0Ue,' 1<SP0 TIT NIT0ds'
portland Expressly
Another serious charge has been
added to the long list against the
Merry Widow hat. A fully developed
specimen offered such resistance to
the wind that it capsized a canoe in
which the young lady wearer was Sit
ting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01
JEFFE RSON.

w, Fl. Flagg has bought new house.
Mrs. G. w. Burgess went to Boston
Wednesday.
l.. w. Castle planted peas and pota-
tees April %.
The closing of the corn canning fac
tory at Waldoboro is a loss to many
farmers. who realized some profit from
growing sweet corn. More yellow corn
will undoubtedly be raised.
There are a number of cases of
whOOpirg cough in town.
A Republican caucus was held at
the Town house Saturday afternoon,
April %. The following delegates We're
chosen to attend the Portland conven-
ton: A. NJ. Hodgkins. S. F. Erskins
and Henry Cunningham. To attend the
district convention at Lewiston. f. B.
Weeks, W. S. Hodgkins and S. T. Jack
son, We're selected.
The town schools began Monday.
Districts and teachers as follows: Viii
lage, Ray Kennedy and Nina Linscott
Bond. Foster Jackson; Shepherd, Jen-
ME Shackley; Murphy, Ida Glidden;
Brown, Bertha Ludwig; Boynton. Mar
len Hilton; Trask, Lora Hemmenway;
Ridge, Myra Nash; Ross, Zoa Clark.
DR.. F. w Jackson is painting his
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

With the arrival of May it is safe to
feel that spring is really here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-01

Riddeford Journal: Don't judge
hastily when you see a man going
about his daily tasks with a hopeless,
diSconSOlate expression on his face
Perhaps his wife is in the midst or
spring house cleaning.
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ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice Whatever will b 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
7 BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
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COOPER'S MILLS.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Gray of Lynn,
Mass. arrived in the village Tuesday
and were calling on their cousin, Henry
Edgecomb Wednesday.
Pearl Newhall is building a boat at
Chas. Branns work shop.
G. c. Plummer of Whitefcld was
calling on H. B. EdgecOmb Wednesday.
Mrs. Helen Dunton returned Tuesday
from Lewiston where she has been
visiting since Saturday.
The Sunfiower concert and supper
given by the Kings Daughters Wednes-
day evening was well patronized.
ALMA CENTER.
George McCobb of Pittston was in
this place last week, calling on friends
w. c. Clisby of Wiscasset was in
town Saturday.
Everett Albee was in Woolwich
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Newell Of Jeffer-
son are in town for an indefinite time.
Mr.. Newell having procured employ
In
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COUNTY NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
MARANACOOk.

More trout have been taken from
Lake Maranacook thus far this season
than ever before at this time of year.
Large catches are being made even !
day The favorite place for fishing
seems to be near the iron bridge where
the railroad crosses the lake near
Maranacook A party Of four came
here from Fairfield, Wednesday on the
$50 p. NJ. train and returned on the
7.3O train. They fished for two hours,
catching four fine trout, five bass and
two pickerel. Collins Bros have
opened the Maranacook hotel already,
a month earlier than usual in order to
accommodate fishermen.