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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
WINTHROP REPUBLICANS
FULL OF ENTHUSIASM.
Mass Meeting Addressed by Hon. Bert N. Fernad
And Hon. Edw. P. Brown, Who Make Great Hits
In Discussion Of State and National Issues.

pleased to be introduced as farmer
He touched briefly on his early life
on an old Maine farm. After taking
up briefly the history of the Repub-
lican party in the nation ne passed to
a discussion of State issues. consider
ing tho matter of taxation, which is
now in the hands of 4 commission of
competent men. then touching the mat
ter of the conservation of public util-
ties, the adjustment of the fee sys
tenn and Of the free pass, all Of which
he showed had heen done under a Re
publican Legislature and a Republican
Governor.
Mr.. Fernald then paid glowing
tribute to State Auditor Hatch. He
said. however. that after two years of
the hardest Kind of work by this fear
less man the state had not been rob
bed of Ii cent, which. he said, WAS Il
marvellous record.
Discussion taxation Mr. FernalG
showed in Il lucid manner the benefits
derived from the present system and
showed that the state is receiving
thousands Of dollars from the railroads
alone, revenue of no little value to
the people of Maine. He showed also
how large sums of money are brought
to the State Golfers from other corpor-
atoms
Touching on the increase Of State ex-
penditurns in some directions Mr.. Fer
maid showed that the individual Citi-
zen is spending more money than ever
befor" and the State must necessarily
do the same. He then showed this
money Went Ger things which our civ
ilZatiou demands. schools, insane hos
pitfalls hospitals for the sick ana many
other worthy causes. After discussing
the liquor question and stating his po-
sition frankly Mr. Fernald reviewed
briefly some Of the great things the Re
publican party stands for and how the
party has always been in the right on
all the great questions in our national
history.
At tie conclusion of his remarks Mr..
| Fernald received very hearty applause,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

showing how deeply his hearers We're
in sympathy with the sentiments he
had uttered and the cause he stands
for
Mr. Brown was next introduced by
Chairman Carleton and after Il few
amusing anC cdoteS OF his early visits
to Maine he took up Il discussion of the
tariff question. He traced the history
of the tariff laws from the close of the
Civil War, touching largely on the
products of the farm. He gave an inter
eSting account of the history of the
Mckinley bill, and related how it was
stan ted by some prominent men dis
covering 80, coo bushels of potatoes on
New York wharves at one time and
which We're being sold at p cents a
bushel.
He called attention also TO the fact
that $4,000, eco dozens OF hens eggs were
imported in single year before the
passage of the Mckinley bill. a condi
ton which was remelied under the
Mckinley and Dinglcy tariff laws. SO
that the profits from this single farm
product mounted into the Millions in
the year 1861.
Touching on the Wilson, German tar
if law he said that the trainers of that
bill did not dare to touch but one farm
product. wool, and the result was that
every woClen mill in the country was
closed after its passage. Mr.. Brown
also called attention to the fact that
100000 people were out of employment
in the period following the adoption Of
that law and showed also that there
was shrinllage in the consumption
of wheat of two and one-half bushels
per capita, which. he believed. indicated
very plainly that people did not have
as much to eat in this period of de-
preston and poverty as during the
times of Republican prosperity.
Mr. Browns discussion was a most
instructive one and he showed Il splen-
did knowledge of the subject i'll hand,
making a speech which will long be re-
mcmLcrad by those in attendance.
Continued on Page Twelve.)
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PEOPLE HAVE RULED
TAFT ANSWERS BRYAN.
''They Have Ruled Through the Republican Party,'
And 5000 Virginia Republicans at Hot Springs
Cheer the Speaker to the Very Echo.

ly passed a period of industrial iepres-
sion set in which continued through
the next Presidential campaign of
1896. The remedy for this depression
as proposed by the Democrats party
under its present leadership was a
change from the gold standard of cur
rency and values which was the meas
ure of all pecuniary obligations, to a
silver standard-a change which
would nave scaled the debts Of all by
quite 80 Ter cent, and would have pro-
duced a financial crash in which the
business disaster would only have been
exceeded by the injury to our national
financial honor"
As soon as the Republican party
came into power in 1897, he said, it re-
pealed the German Wilson tariff bill
and enacted the present Dingley tariff
bill ana with the assurance of an hon
est monetary standard confidence was
restored and period of business eX-
pansion and prosperity followed to an
extent never before known in the his
tory of the world.
Wages We're never higher. he de-
clarcd and the average standard of liv-
ing of the wage earners. of the farm
ers and of the business men in point
of comfort and enjoyment of life, was
was advanced beyond precedent
Amending this great prosperity abuses
developed growing out of the "dishon-
esty of some prominent men entrusted
with the management of the business
of others and Of a greed of financial
power of some stimulated by
Continued on Page Twelve.)
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winthrop, Me, Aug. 21.-(SpeciaD.
Hon. Bert NJ. Fernald and Hon. Ed
ward Payson Brown of New York
smoke here tonight before one of the
largest audiences that ever gathered
at a political rally in this town The
Town hall was filled to overlooking
and the audience was not only a rep
resentative one in the way of num-
hers but the attention that was given
indicated clearly that the assemblage
was thoroughly and deeply interested
in the speeches and the speakers.
The meeting was preceded by music
by the Winthrop Band and by the
time the meeting was called to order
the hall was filed to the doors. Seat
ed on the platform We're Messrs. Fer
nald and Brown, Hon. Rutillus Alden
Of Winthrop and Hon. l.. T. Carleton,
who acted as chairman of the meet
ing.
Mr. Carleton presented Mr.. Fernald
In speech that was both witty and
convincing In it he discussed re
marks made by certain publications
which have stated that Mr.. Fernald
did not know enough to be Governor
of Maine and showed in convincing
way some of the things Mr.. Fernald
had been able to do in his business
AMI political life.
When Mr. Fernad came forward to
speak he was given Il most hearty wei
come and his frank and convincing dis
cuSsion of State and national issues
was listened to with the greatest at
tention..
Mr. Fernald said in opening that he
wished to thank the audience for it,
warm reception and said that he was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
INCREASE OF STOCK.
Union Oil Co. to Raise capitalization
Five -foId-Two Dividends.

Los Angeles. Calf, Aug. 21.-At
their meeting at Oeum yesterday the
Union Oil Co directors took the final
steps to increase the company's capt.
talization from $10,O00.000 to 50,000,-
600. The action was authorized at a
shareholders meeting.
The regular September dividend
was declared. payable Sept. 90. The
directors declared dividend of 81
per share, payable out of the surplus
earnings. The regular monthly divi-
dend of so cents a share was also de-
clared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
Big Early Crops Force
Prices Downward.
Corn, Tomatoes, Pears and
Apples Very Plentiful.
Prices So Low Farmers Net Less
Money Than Usual.

Boston. Aug. 21.-The market for
produce in central New England, with
early crops of banner proportions and
quality reported from all sections. IS
glutted and the farmers are forced to
sell their products at prices which in
the aggregate will not net them the
returns Of an average season, whereas
the high quality and abundance OF
their crops had led to expect record
prices.
The glutted market conditions are es-
pecially true of corn, tomatoes, pears
and apples. and as many of the farm
ers depend upon one or several Of
these four to yield them the major
part of their income for the season.
their retlrns will be considerably short
of the usual amount.
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NSP|RAT|0NAL
Is the Word From the
Richmond Campmeeting.
Largest Attendance For Years
And Enthusiasm Is Great.
Meetings Will Close Sunday With
Program Worth Hearing.

Richmond Campground. Me, Aug. Il
-(SpeciaD. --Campmeeting weather
rules Maine woods, sky clear, delight
full sunshine, gentle breeze and a camp
meeting spirit pervades Richmond
Songs of Zion and praises of God swell
In anthem and chorus.
Thursdays meetings were insplrla-
tional The morning Summer school
opened at 9 o'clock with a lecture from
the Rev ID. b. Holt of Bath on 1.-The
Growth of the Church in Maine" At
2SG Rev f. A. Norcross of ONO
preached a sermon on 1.-The Fallacies
of High License" This address was a
mastery presentation of the subject of
prohibition and was much appreciated
by ali present The evening service
Was opened with song and prayer ana
the preacher was Rev. Alex Hamilton.
wno spoke on the New Birth and at
the close of the sermon, Rev. John
Walsh took charge of the altar service
and time of refreshing power was eX-
Perienced. Several rose signifying a
desire to lead Christian life.
Friday mornings services opened
With a continuance of the Summer
scnool lectures. The Rev. DR.. Leitcll
spoke on Ideal Socialism, THE Cities
OF the Sons of God" and the "Clties OF
the Sons of Men The thought devel-
oped was that the sons of man relied
or material ACKNOWLEDGEMENT on the
Soclologies of culture. wealth. SEMI
5arbarc refinement and self-interests,
INT cities of the Sons of God rely pri-
marily upon spiritual life. the sociolo-
giles of brotherhood, fraternity and mu-
tual cooperation the good of all being
the welfare of each. At II O'Clock the
Key. ]. H. Roberts of Fairfield lee
Continued on Page Nine)
SANFORD'S GINGER NOG
MILK, egg sugar. Sanford's Ginger.
Very nOurShin1 for weak folks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Aug. 21.-An eastward
moving disturbance central tonight
over northern Lake Superior has caus-
ed a rise in temperature to figures
slightly above the seasonal average
from the Ohio valley and Lake region
eastward. The weather was gener-
ally fair in the east.
With the eastward movement of a
northwest high area a general fall in
temperature will be experienced Sun
day in western and southern New
England. Generally fair weather will
prevail Saturday and Sunday in the
east.
The winds along the New England
coast will be fresh southwest: middle
Atlantic coast fresh southwest, shift
ing to northwest by Sunday. South
Atlantic coast and east Gulf coast.
light to fresh and variable; west Gulf
coast light to fresh south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

Congressman Theodore T.. Burton
has been in conference with M. Pallain
governor of the Bank of France and
other French fnanciers in connection
with the work to be taken up in Paris
Nv the subcommittee of the National
Monetary Commission of the United
States.
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THE WEATHER.
CLoUDY-POSSlBLY SHOWERS.

Washington, Aug. 21.-Forecast for
New England Partly cloudy Satur-
day. warmer in northwest portion;
possibly showers at night or Sunday
in north portions; fair in south; cool
er Sunday in west and south portion;
fresh to southwest to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
Close Finishes Feature
Of the Closing Day.
Geers Wins OId-time Driving,
Putting Loyal in 2.10 List.
Cereal Easily Wins 2.20 $1,000
Trot in Straight Heats.

Pnuehk ecpse, N. y, Aug. 21.-Close fin
ishes marked the closing Of the Grand
Circuit meeting today. The III trot m
the first heat developed the most scrSa-
tional finish of the week. The Al"ma
led handily to within 100 feet of the wire.
when Geers. back of Loyal, made one of
his old-time drives and fairly lifted his
horse under the wire winning the heat
in 2.lo4. Loyal won the second heat with
more to spare and entering the select 30
list by 2c9h. Loyal was never in serious
danger i'll the third heat. The go trot
although a straight heat affair. was by
no means one-sided. Cereal, the winner.
had to fight Nelcyone most of the time
ana the latter was Il fair bidder for the
first heat when she broke.
20 TROTTING-" IN 5-PGRSE $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

could get it. You will find it in tho
figures of the insurance policy. You
may not be able to prove it but it can
be prevented"
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franchised. Docs he not know that
they have no votes in the government
Of either this state or this nation. Can
he cali this a rule of the people, No
wonder Mr. Bryan will make no politi-
cal speeches in the South. Conditions
here do not square with his battle
cry"
Mr.. TAFT was surrounded during his
speech by approximately 5000 people.
Mr.. Taft, accompanied by Mrs. Taft,
Colonel Il. s. Allen and Representative
Slemp drove to the ball park i'll 4 car
riage, with little Charlie Taft on the
box with the driver. Mr.. Norys and
Alvah Martin, national committeeman
from Virginia. accompanied the party
in another carriage. The scene at the
park was typical of a real country pic
mic There were seats for but a few
hundred.
While the thousands had to stand or
sit on the ground, Mr.. Taft occupied a
hastily erected speakers stand in front
of the "bleachcrS' benches.
Mr. Taft was introduced by Colonel
Allen. His reception was cordial and his
speech heartily applauded.
MIR. Taft reviewed the record Of the
Democratic party from the tim" of the
last Democratic administration in 1898
During this period" he said.
lit repealed the Mckinley tariff bill
passed in 1890 and enacted the German
Wilson tariff bill of 1898. With the
prospect of a Democratic tariff for
revenue and under the operation of the
German Wilson tariff bills subsequent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Aug. 21.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Saturday;
Sunday fair and cooler; fresh south
west to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
10c. Cigar

Sales in six months 1929 l2O. Good show
mg tor tie psnicky times. Factory. Man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

SANFORD'S GINGER NOG
MILK. egg. sugar. Sanford's Ginger.
Very nourishing for weak folks.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-29
POLITICAL STRAWS.

Broughton Brandenburg and an Of
ficer from District Attorney Jerome'3
office left Dayton, Ohio, Wednesday
for New York.
The betting odds in the financial
district shifted Tuesday from even
money to 10 to on Hughes against
Chanler. while the odds quoted on Taft
against Bryan are about to New
York World
A shower of Taft campaign buttons
rained among a crowd which had as
sembled at Hastings on the Hudson
to hear w. j. Bryan speak Wednesday
morning The Bryan train had Just
come to a halt as the Taft special
whizzed by on it's way from Troy
New York City. Mr.. Taft was in his
stateroom but several members or ms
party were on the rear platform or
his car and besides surprising the
crowd with buttons. gave a lusty yen
for the Ohioian. MIR. Bryan quickly
saw the identity Of the train ana
waved his hand in answer to the sal
| utaton and also threw broad smile
at the disappearing train.
On his return to New York City, after
accompanying william J. Bryan on his
speech-making trip up the Hudson vel
| lev rs far as Poughkeepsie. National
Chairman Mack made 1t known
Wednesday night that he would not re-
turn West before the close Of the CAM
paign. Mr.. Mack said that instead OF
leaving for Chicago Wednesday night
as he had intended, he would remain
at the local headquarters until Sunday
night when he would depart for his
home in Buffalo. The national chairman
viii vote in his home city early Tues
day morning. and leaving Immediately
afterwards for New York, will receive
the returns of the election at the New
York headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-29
WRIGHT IN VIRGINIA.

Richmond. Va, Oct. 28.-Before
large audience that almost filled the
Academy Of Music here tonight. Sec
retary Of War Luke E. Wright. spoke
on the issues of the campaign and in
favor Of the candidacy Of Judge Taft.
The meeting was held under the aus
pices of number Of men Of proni-
nence in this city, principally men OF
finance who have always been Demo-
Gratis, who, in this campaign are sup
porting the Republican candidates.
Mr.. Wright was introduced by John
Shelton Williams. former president OF
the Seaboard Air Line. who stated
that the new constitution of Virginia
has SO purified the electorate as to re-
move all fears of the negro vote.
II intend to vote for Judge TAFT
continued Mr. Williams. Il feel that
| know what he will do. and how he
will do it. l intend to vote against the
present candidate OF the Democratic
party. Our people are earnestly lab
oring TO build up and develop many
industries and business Enterprises.
do not feel that these would be safe
in the keeping of human kaleidos-
cope"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-29
NORTHP0RT CAMP
GROUND SC0RCHED.
Five Cottages and Store Burned ---Loss
About $780, Belfast Firemen's
Good Work Saves Rest Of Colony.

Belfast. Me. Oct. 2S-(SpeciaD.-
An alarm for fire was rung in from
Box So about 13O this afternoon for 4
bad fire in Northport, at the camp
ground The Belfast fire companies
were rushed to the scene at once, with
the new gasoline engine, the chief en-
gineer and assistant and part of the
firemen going down in Horace Chen
ery's motor, making the five miles in
so minutes. The fire was discovered
by Miss Elthea Mahoney of Northport
and Mrs. Maud Marston of Boston of
the South shore, and one cottage was
burned fiat before the residents at the
campground knew anything about it
Northport people now state that as
sistance of the Belfast firemen with
the new engine undoubtedly saved the
whole campground from destruction
Owing to the water service Dene
| shut off for the season the firemer
were obliged to use seawater, Whlcf
| was Just as effective.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-29
BATES REPUBLICAN CLUB
Addressed by Gov elect Fernald and
John kendrick Bangs.

Lewiston, Me, Oct 2S.-(SpeciaD.-
The Rates Republican Club held an
enthusiastic and largely attended rally
tonight in the college chapel. addresses
being made by Gov-Elect Fernald and
John Kendrick Bangs Pres. j. B.
Wordsworth presided. Many citizens
attended, occupying seats on the plat
form. Gov Elect Fernald spoke for
time in non-partisan way and then
dealt with the benefits of protective
tariff. Mr. Bangs was in numerous
mood and traced the histories of the
Republican and Democratic parties In
a manner that pleased the crowd. A
reception to the speakers. guests ana
students followed, at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. j. F. Boothby. College street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-29

The fire started in the handsome
cottage owned by Mrs. Alice Brown of
Old Town, the first above the Steam
boat wharf and swept along in a
straight line, being checked at Haley's
store. The total loss will probably be
about $4,000 partially insured. The
buildings burned are:
Cottage owned by Mrs. Alice Brown
of Old Town, known as the Gray cot
tage, with all the contents. Valued at
about $4,000
Cottage and contents, owned by
Jesse Kinks of Old Town, valued at
several thousands.
Cottage and contents. owned by Mrs
F. E. Shaw of Orland, Fla, one of the
best on the grounds.
Cottage and contents. owned by l
H. w Wharf of Winterport.
Cottage and Photographic studio
owned by Mrs. w c. Tuttle of Bel
fast. Part of furniture saved.
Store and contents, owned by Elisha
H. Haley of Belfast. Building prac-
tically destroyed and stock ruined.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-29
Against Some Of c. ".
Morse's Banking Methods.
Morse Repeatedly Drew Checks
Against Small Deposit.
Curtis Says He Never Benefited by
SpecuIatlon...Lived on Salary.

New York, Oct. 2S-The apparent de-
termination of Alfred H. Curtis to cX-
onerate himself of all blame in con-
naction with the banking transactions
for which he and Charles w. Morse
are now undergoing trial in the Unit
ed States district court here became
more defined today when under the
prompting Of his attorney Mr.. Curtis
produced a letter written by him un-
der date of June 13, 1907, and addressed
to Morse, in which he made vigorous
protest against the continuance of
practices iBaugurated by the latter and
which in Curtis opinion constituted
a grave menace to the stability of the
Bank of North America
The incident of the overdraft of
$4,000 by Morse. previously testified
to, was made the subject of searching
questioning by the witness own attor-
ney Mr.. Curtis related the coming of
F. Augustus Heinze to him with a re-
quest for a loan of $126000 and his re-
fusal to grant the accommodation
Morse had demonstrated with him,
saving "unless We let them have the
money they must go to the wall
Curtis had stood firm. however. he
said. and retorted: They cannot have
a cent of the banks money; if they
must fail, they must fail"
To his amusement. however. he tes-
tilted. a personal check of Charles w
Mors. for s126.000 drawn to the order
OF HeirZe came through the next day
The check had been honorcd, although
Morse. at the time the witness said
had q balance to his credit of only
$3100.
"I at once went to Mr.. Morse" the
witness st ated. "and told him that he
must protect the bank and at once
| Wipe out this overdraft. Mr.. Morse sem
| ont and got two boxes of securities anC
turned over their contents to me- toit
him that the securities he offered were
| Insufficient and he offered to give m'
| an order on s1,000,0 900 of steamship
bonds. which he had on deposit IN Lon
don. l accepted the offer, and, upor
| being given the order. at once caplef
| to London to have the securities heid
subject to the Bank of North Amerl
| cas- order"
| The witness was then turned over t.
the attorneys for Morse for what Vlr
|
tually proyed a cross-examinatlon. De
snite the efforts. of the Morse attor
neys to present Curtis in the light o
a free agent, who had at all time
been free from the control of Morse, tn
witness persisted in maintaining hi
contention that he had been but tn
| instrument OF, anothers will and pur
pose.
81 never made a dollar through an.
speculatic@hs in any of the enterprise
upon which the bank was loaning mon
ey." said he. 'I earned my salary an
that was all. The bank was my me
business and l worked for 1t conscl
enciously and faithfully"
An adjournment was taken until to
morrow. when Mr. Curtis Will be FUR
ther questioned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-10-29
AN INJUNCTION
Restraining Rumford Union Men In
terfering With Men at Work.

Rumford, Nc, Oct. 28.-An injunc-
ton, restraining the union men on
strike at the International Paper Co.
from interfering with the strikebreak-
ers who are now at work at the mill,
was issued late this afternoon by the
supreme court and copie:s of the in
junction were Immediately distributed
among the strikers by Deputy Sheriff
H. L. Elliot. The men received the
notices without any show of feeling
The strikers have been very quiet
and the action is taken as a measure
of precaution. in case the union mer
should attempt to attack the strike
breakers, who are housed in the mil
buildings. Two more strikebreaker'
were added to the present force yes
terday.