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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
The THIRD DISTRICT
Republican Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, WATERVILlE,
Wednesday, April %, 1903
AT II O'CLOCK A. M.

for the purpose Of nominating . can.
didate for Congress to be voted for al
the State election, Monday, September IA
1908.
To select two district delegates and
two alternates to attend the National
Republican Convention to be held al
Chicago. Illinois. June is, 1905 and transact
any other business that may properly
come before it.
The basis Of representation will be a.
follows Each City. Town and Plantation
will be entitled to one delegate, and fol
each seventy-five votes cast for the Re.
publican candidate for Governor in 1901
an additional delegate, and for q fraction
Of forty votes In excess Of seventy five
votes. an additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation of any City
Town or Plantation can only be filled by
a resident Of the county in which the
The district Committee will be In SEES.
sion In the reception room Of the hall al
nine O'Clock, on the morning OF the con-
venuon, for the purpose of receiving the
credentials Of delegates. Delegates In
order to be eligible to participate in the
convention, must be elected subsequent
to the date Of the call for this con.
vention.
Per order District Committee.
JOSHUA W. BLACK
w. III. WILDES
FRED G. kINSMAN
4. - aisEcW.s h DAVIgceVg tso..,ov .
Dated March II. 1904 arswa,., j. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Beauty Of Mars.

Viewed under suitable conditions,
few sights can compare for instant
beauty and growing grandeur with
, Mars as presented by the telescope.
Framed in the blue of space, there
floats before the observers gaze a
seeming miniature of his own earth,
yet changed by translation to the sky.
Within it's charmed circle of light he
marks apparent continents and seas,
now ramifying into one another. now
stretching in unique eXpanse over wide
tracks Of disk and capped at their
poles by dazzling ovals OF white. 1t
recalls to him his first lesson in geog-
reply, where the earth was shown him
set ethereally amid the stars, only
with an added sense Of reality, stamped
with that all-pervading, indefinable
hall mark of authenticity in which the
cleverest reproduction somehow fails.
In color largely lies this awakening
touch that inbues the picture with the
sense Of actually And very vivid are
the tints, so salient and SO unlike that
their naming in words conveys scant
idea of their concord to the eye. Rose
ocher dominates the lighter regions,
WJilo d lOOIIl S-CSS UiuS SoAoAs' YIN
darker: and both are set off and en-
phasiZed by the icy Whiteness or the
caps Nor is either hue uniform; tone
relieves tint to further heightening
Of effect. In some parts of the light
expanses the ocher prevailes alone; in
others the rose deepens to a brick red,
suffusing the surface with the glow OF
a warm late afternoon. No less vari-
Gus is the blue, now sinking into deeps
of shading, now Tightening into faint
washes that ocher itself, thus making
regions of intermediate tint the pre-
else borders of which are not decipher-
rable by the eye.
Superimposed upon it's general opaline
complexion are now and then to be
seen ephemeral effects. At certain
times and in certain places warm choc-
olate brown has been known to sup
plant the blue. Often, too, cold white
dots are. scattered oyer the disk, daz-
zling diamond points that deck the
planets features to richness beyond
the power of pencil to portray. So mi
mute are they that good seeing is need
ed to disclose them. 1t is at such mo-
ments that color best comes out. To
those who know thes.sun only as gol-
den and the moon ascwhite, even in its
color scheme Mars would stand forth a
revelation -Ctentury- -..-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
High Pressure Days.

Men and women alike have to WORK
necessarily with brain and hand "
hold their own nowadays. Never were
the demands of business, the wants
of the family, the requirements y.
society, more numerous. The nfs'
effect of the praiseworthy effort u
keep up with all these things IS COM
monty seen in weakened or oe>
bilitated condition of the nervous sys-
tenn, which results in dyspepsia. de,
fective nutrition of both body anu
brain, and in extreme cases IN coHi.
plete nervous prostration. 1t y
clearly seen that what is needed
what will sustain the system, give
vigor and tone to the nerves, ana Keep
the digestive and assimllative rune
lions healthy o and active. FRO"
personal knowledge, we can recon-
mend Hoods Sarsaparilla for TINS pur'
pose. 1t acts on all the vital organs.
builds up the whole system, ana n.s
men and women for these high-pres-
sure days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Mr.. Ryan and the Metropolitan.

The testimony of Mr. Thomas Ryan
regarding the troubles of the Metro
politan Railroad system of New York
as given before the special grand jury
is attracting considerable attention
and comment. 1t appears that this
system is capitalized at 100000.
which is considerably in excess of the
capitalization of the Pennsylvania rail-
road system Mr.. Ryan states that
he and his associates have never
owned more than Is per cent. of the
ccmpany's stock. although he and his
four associates advanced half a mil
lion to the late Mr.. Whitney to be laid
out rs in his judgment might seem
best for the promotion of the COM
panys interests. Just what DISPOSE
ton was actually made of this money
does not appear. and it is somewhat
difficult to believe that the men who
contributed it were ignorant Of the
uses to which it was applied. 1t is
somewhat surprising to learn that the
company has been to an expense of
81, OOO.V0O year on account Of damage
suits in the courts. which We pre-
sumo includes the million year paid
for attorneys.
Taken altogether. the revelations as
brought out in this inquiry are GER
tainly surprising. and the public will
have some difficulty in crediting the
statement that the company has been
conservatively managed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

As long ago as the thirteenth CEN
turn a Chinese named Ye-jin-yang. dis
covered a method of inducing the forma-
sells The mussels were gently opened.
and small pellets, usually of clay. in
serted. The mussels were then piac.d
In about two feet of running water. AT
the END of two or three years. says a
writer in the Manchester Guardian, they
were again opened. when it was often
found that nacre0ys matter had been de-
n0si;ed an the pellets, forming pearls, mil
lions or which are acid In China. The most
curious pearls: represent the form Of a
smell seated iraEsrof, Buddhs: The fg-
urcs are cast IN thin lead or stamped on
tin. and inserted in the mussel. instead
81 the obituary pellets. When covered
with the pearl forming matter they be-
come obSects o. great yenerHtiop TO the
people. Rtp pay = high price Tor them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Drink and Business.
IErooklvn Standardization.

brooklyn StandardUnion)
The wave of temperance reform which
has swept the South and is now travel
ing eastward from the middle West
across the northern half of tie country
means more than a disposition of the
peap,e to lessen the rum evil for moral
ton that the American people have more
business than they San properly attend 70
and at the same time continue to fdffhR
WITH. the freedom Of former days when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

commercial life was not so active. The
people believe that if this country Is to
hold tie markets of the world that IT has
already. captured and extend. the trade
into other parts. there must be less
drinking and a closer attention to busi-
ness. The sharp competition Of Germany
and the rapidly growing commercial
aware that the saloon is too great a
handicap for a successful fight for for-
eign trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
A Plea for the Merry Widow.
baltimore American.)

(BdIt1TnOTe AmerlCdn.1
The Merry Widow" hat, which has
apparently reused the entire male con-
tingent to the point of frenzy, is re-
peatedly justifying it's right 20 exist
by it's heroic feats One in Ohio float
ed it's Respondent wearer and Duoyed
her up until her attempts to drown
herself were frustrated by rescuers. 1t
is suggested that aeronauts equip
themselves with the latitudinous head
gear, as in case of accident it could be
utilized as a parachute. In fact, its
utilitarian possibilities are but begin
ming to dawn on the public mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

At last Kentucky appears to be
aroused to the Importance of sup
pressing the night riders. Troops are
now in the field. and active measures
are to be taken to suppress this law
less element whose cowardIy crimes
have been blot upon the fair name
of their state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
How Bryan Stood Aside.
washington PoSt.)

Our genial contemporary, the Bris-
tol erald-Courier. says Alton b.
Parker is 'the gentleman for whom
Mr.. Bryan stood aside in 1904, in order
that the reactioraries might nominate
a man who could be elected" We
have d suspicion. though, that Mr..
Bryan stood aside in such way that
Mr.. Parker fell over his feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
New Uses far the "Merry, Widows"

baltimore Amerlcan.1 N
The big Easter hat mas appeared in
the role of Il life-saver. A number of
them in st. Louis church hid the
view of blaze from the congregation
and prevented panic Now the
women are pluming themselves as we'll
as their hats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The Yale cup. sixth volume Of the
Phillips Exeter series by A. r. Dudley:
Illustrated by Charles Copeland: cloth:
PIP 301: Price SIPS: Boston: Lothrop
Lee &. Shepard Co NJ
NO cleaner or more inspiring books
for boys have ever been published
than those that Mr.. Dudley has given
US in his thoroughly delightful Phil
lips-Exeter series. His heroes are real
L'ys. live l.oys. manly boys the KIM
OF boys who ring true, and will appeal
strongly to boy readers of like spirit
1t Is gratifying to know that these
fine books are meeting with the large
and constantly increasing sale, that
they so richly merit, and that good
judges all over the country recognize
them as in the front ranks Of the books
that cans be placed in the hands Of boy
readers with safety and profit.
The cup" which figures in the title
Is an annual prize given by a club OF
Yale alumni to the member of the sem
Tor class Of each of several preparatory
schools who best combines proficiency
in athletics with good standing in ,hss
studies" 1t is the most desired honor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

golden opinions from the readers OF
those publications. The atmosphere OF
these stories is the genuine atmos-
phere of the typical rural COM
munity on the Maine coast
where the seafaring life engages a
large part of the population and con-
stitutes the common interest. Tie
characters with which Mr.. WATSON has
peopled Killick Cove are absolutely
real. We have met them, and recog'
nize alike their sterling worth and ab-
solute fidelity to truth. Mr.. WATSON
has entered with sympathetic insight
into their rugged life and portrays
them with the skilfull touch OF the
master.
In close touch with the high quail
tiles Of the text are the illustrations
by Mr.. WATSON, who IS marine art
list of the first rank, as we'll as sue
cessful author. The book is delight
full one from every point of view,
and will form valuable addition to
any library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Friendiess.

(Pittsburg Gazette imes.)
1t does seem unreasonable to expect
man to go through a summer with
out friends for the small salary paid a
baseball umpire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
HuuIoes Attitude,

New York TribUne.
Gov Hughes refusal to name the dele
gateS-at-large from this state to the Chi
cago convention is in harmony with his
general attitude towards the details Of
politics The convention can be- trusted
to name men who will carry out the
wishes OF New York Republicans at Chi
cago by presenting Gov. Hughes as their
candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Cows and automobiles for the navy?
what are we coming to! The marines
will pretty soon want horses.-Phila-
delphia Inquirer
Very likely most old things, come
into vogue again in time. Why
shouldn't, Captain links of the boss
marincs?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The indications are daily becoming
stronger that it will be Mr.. Bryan on
the first ballot. 1t is even said that
the Denver hotel keepers will come to
his assistance with $14 rate for four
in room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

John Kendrick Bangs, the noted au-
thor Is to be the Memorial Day orator
at Wills this year. Few towns in the
State will be so highly favored this
year as will old Wells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Judge Kcnesaw Lands is reported
to have recently fined a man q cent.
With q few hundred more cases of this
kind the $29,OOO,O0O fine on the
Standard Oil Company will be reduced
to an everyday average.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Receiver for Democracy.

(Topeka Capital.)
After Bryan's next nomination for
President and his third defeat he Will be
the logical candidate for receiver of the
Democratic party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Snow in Berlin and extreme cold
weather in a number of European
countries show that this country is
not the only one to suffer from back
ward spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
A Cheerful Sian,

philadelphia Inquirer)
The most cheerful sing of the times
is the fact that the Pennsylvania has
been able to borrow forty million
dollars on long time bonds. 1t is only
easy to run in debt when times are
improving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The idea of Congressman Hobson as
piring to the Democratic presidential
nomination in 1912 must fill Mr.. Bryan
with righteous indignation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Kansas Not Bleeding.
(Kansas City Journal. }

(KanSaS CITY JOurnaI1
Out Of the los counties which the
state of Kansas has within it's domains
at least fifty have no paupers. One
half the county poor farms are empty,
save for the Keeper, who draws his
salary and waits for patronage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

It appears to be pretty generally
conceded that the Democratic dele
gates to the Denver convention who
have been selected to date in Massa-
chusetts are for Mr. Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
EaTAaLisHEp 1s2s
Monday April q, 1905.

Secretary Taft is entitled to a promi-
nent place in the "Don't Worry
Club"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The Boston Herald sizes up the stu
alton in Democratic circles when it
saws that sit looks like Bryan and
defeat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

North Marion has a curiosity in the egg
line the other day. A duck laid what APP
peared to be an ordinary egg. but when
opened it was found that there was an
other perfectly formed egg inside, even
to the shell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Has Not Helped Men.
(Providence Tribune }

providence Tribune.)
Whatever racing may have done for
horses. it doesn't seem to have i'm
proved the breed of certain legislators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
II Has Often Been Proved.

Chicago Record Herald)
Miss Florence Nightingale has
demonstrated that it is possible to be
grand old maid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

With few United States warships
in Venezuela waters President Castro
may be inclined to take somewhat
broader views Of life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Certain "Cuban patriots" can never
forgive Governor Magoon for blocking
the wat to the treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Governor Hughes friends are work.
ing hard for him. and believe that ne
will yet win out in the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

1t looks now as If Judge Parker
would return to the quiet OF Esopus
after the national convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Civic Pride.

charleston News and Courier)
Should the people of Mars establish
communication with this country.
Charleston would be their entry port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Describing Il Accurately

- Oiansas City starr
Although the Democratic national con-
vehtion meets only every four years 1t
seems almost Bryannual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Girls Strategy.
ew York PreSS.l

New York PreSs.)
A girl likes to dance so as to be too
tired next day to help her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Young King Manuel of Portugal has
shown himself the right kind Of q
ruler when he recently announced his
intention of making good to the state
tho sum of s75O.O0O in payment for
jewels Of that value that were Illegal
ly sold to pay the debts of his royal
father
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Augusta hopes the Maine Metho'
dists will not wait 16 years before cA1n
ing here again. q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Laureled Leaders for Little Folk. by
Mary E. Phillips, finely illustrated and
decorated by the author. Small to.
Gilt top: pasteboard Carton; cloth;
price $500: Boston: Lothrop, Lee g.
Shepard Co.
This is an ideal book for little ones.
and one which embodies educational
value with qualities that will interest
and entertain children.
This is an even finer book than the
previous one of similar nature by this
author. Laurel Leaves for Little
Folk" 1t is entirely devoted to three
notable authors, treated from the
point of view of their associations
with children, the contents being:
DIR Edward Everett Hale's Letter to
the Little Folk" THE Boyhood of
Thomas Wentworth Higginson." "The
Children's Longfellow." aAd contains n
wealth of authentic material for
Illustration supplied by the families Of
the distinguished subjects and never
before so collected. 1t is distinctly a
juvenile de luxe, and it is safe to say
that never before has so fine
book for the young. or one
involving such expenses in the pre-
paration, been offered at the price OF
this. 1t is delight to the eye and an
education to the mind and taste, the
value of which will increase as the
years pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The Belle Islers. novel. by Rich
ard Rrinsley Newman. profusely illus
trated by Wallace Goldsmith, illus
traitor on the staff of the Boston Her.
aid" Cloth: Price s1.5o: Boston:
Lothrop, Lee, & Shepard Co.
This book, which purports to be told
in the language of a fifteen year old
boy, is one that will not fail to attract
attention. 1t is true to life, witty,
keen in it's analysis of character and
motive, and carries with it some very
practical lessons. If we were to
venture guess we should say that the
"Belle Isle" of this story is merely an
other name for the Pressure Isle,
Maine, of thirty years ago. Cattle
Hill is a fictitious name for Castle
Hill Editor Stackpole is a very fair
reproduction of Daniel Stickney. the
former militant temperance advocate,
and editor of the "Sunrise;' while the
prototype Of good DR.. Barker will be
found in DR.. Parker. for many years
the editor of the North Star. People
who lived in Aroostook county when
the notes of great lumber concern
and especially those who were losers
by it, will have no difficulty in guessing
the originals of the firm of "Jewem
and Pinchem." Time has wrought
great changes in the community
described by this gifted author. The
crudities of it's earlier life have dis
appeared. 1t is. today one of the most
intelligent. wide-awake, and progress
sive communities in New England
Most of the dogmatic and penny
pincfing characters of the old days
sleep with their fathers. better,
broader, more unselfish and more
progressive spirit, dominates the pres
ent day life Of Belle Isle"
We thinks we could venture a
shrewd guess as to the identity of
Dad the devoted preacher, who suf-
fered the martyrdom Of his calling. and
who was shining mark-a dead
easy thinG"-for every shyster in the
community-but we forbear.
The book is wonderfully vivid
picture. of the life 1t describes, and
there is not a dull line in it from
cover to cover. 1t merits, and we be-
lieve it will have a large sale.
Homo From the Sea. by George S.
WATSON. author of "Cap'n Simeon's
Store" 1.-The Green Shay" etc. Cloth:
Illustrates: Price $3.50: Boston: Hough-
ton. Miflin & Company.
The stories II Mr.. WATSON ring true
to life. and carry the salt spray of the
sea. In his beautiful home at Kittery
Point. Maine, Mr.. WATSON is admir-
ably located to study the various
moods of ocean and to come into close
and sympathetic touch with the sea-
faring folk. who constitute an impor-
tant and virile part of the population
in that section of our State In the
ten short stories that make up his lat
est volume, and which give us most
vivid picture, of life at Killick
Cove. Mr.. WATSON is seen ut
his best. Several of these stories have
already been published in-the Atlantic,
and Century magazines and have won
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Mrs. Stuyyasants Fish Isl said .sosDe'
the best bridge player in New fofk-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Maine Gossip
Playing Ball.

The game of life we strive to clay
And take such chances as we may,
But oft it makes us pretty solemn
To sight along our error column.
It ha. such unexpected twists,
BY which we fail to get assists.
And if we dare to pause in doubt
We're pretty sure to find were out.
Sometimes it seems to be worth while
To mask our sorrow with smile,
And take whirl at that device
The scorers call sacrifice.
But when by chance a kindly 1fate'k
Sends one to us right DER the plate.
Good luck's most often on the hike
We miss the hit. and make strike
Indianapolis News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

This week brings the Queen of the
May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Anyway. the girl with the Merry
Widow hat is not afraid Of sudden
showcrs.-Portland Express.
The Express man has another guess
due him about a girl with any kind of
a new spring hat.