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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Governor johnson at Detroit.
Detroit Journal.)

Detroit Journal)
Group picture of Detroit Democrats
receiving Gov. John A. johnson at the
Michigan Central depot!
Gov. Johnson's descendants will point
to it with pride. POsterity will rejoice
in it, Some widowed, tatted volume
will preserve it as a beacon light of
history. It's beautiful and ever SO i'm
prcssive. In composition it is quite
fawless Gov johnson stands not in
the mathematical center. That were
conventional. The center is decorated,
possibly usurped. by that fragile, as
celtic, highly intellectual, thoughtful
face we all. particularly the deputies
and the county auditors, know so well
A very rakish spring fedora surmounts
it. A very light and snappy spring
overcoat seems to support it, It is
Jeffersonian- Sheriff Jimmie Burns. He
is flanked by the pillars of Hercules,
Gov. Johnson upon the right. Mayor
Thompson upon the left. These two
are nearly of the same hight-anyway.
Mayor ThompsOns head is slightly
tilted backward. His expression is con-
templative, almost dreamy. His lips
are set and determined, but in his eyes
there is a kindly smile.
Coz. Johnson frankly looks uncom-
Portable, but then he has been trav-
cling a great deal lately. To the left
and mounting to about the third but
ton OF Gov. Johnson's waistcOat is the
cherubic face of Jeffersonian Edwin
Henderson. The likeness is speaking,
nay, shouting. To the right is Jeffer-
sonian John NaylOn and, barring a
slight declination of the right Shout
der, Cue no doubt to an unconscious
movement to edge nearer Gov. john
son, the pose is lifelke. Jeffersonian
f. F. Ingram is at the extreme right.
He has succeeded in getting into the
picture all of his face and about three
quarters of his very Jeffersonian
SLOUGH hat. His position is cramped.
to be sure, but considering the fact
that he mad but a moments warning
and, after spirited dash. reached the
historic group just as the shutter fell.
one realizes that his pose is sngularly
debonnair ard easy.
We know what you are about to in
terpo1ate, gentle reader. breathless
and impatient query. Wait! In the
far background there is huge, shad-
owy, ill-defined shape. 1t may be the
kordes of Democracy massed for the
contrast. However, we feel confident
that it is Judge Connolly. He was two
minutes late at the Pontchartrain for
the breakfast. We have no surmises
to vouchsafe. This is history. Posi-
bly, this group will not embellish the
walls of Gov. Johnson's study. But it
will bring light and distinction to six
offices in Detroit-and one in the coun-
ty jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
WALDO.
NORTH PALERMO.

Madison Balloon. who has been sick
for long time. died April q, at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. Nancy
Black. at the age or IS years and five
months. The funeral was held Thurs
day, Rev. H. n. Abbott officiating
Mr.. Balloon was one of the oldest citi-
Zens of this town and was highly re-
spected by all who knew him. He had
made his home with his son. Ruel
Balcom, where he was most faithfully
cared for for many years. About a
years ago he went To his daughters to
make visit, where he remained until
his death. Everything was done for
him by his devoted children to make
his last days comfortable. Two sons
Melvin and Ruel, two daughters, Mrs
Black and Mrs. Pulsifer. who were
with him when the end came. sin
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchil-
dren survive. Interment was in the
family lot at Branch Mills cemetery.
Mildred Aver of Liberty passed Sat
urday and Sunday with her father,
John Aver.
Glenice Gates of Unity was the
guest of Almatia Nelson over the Sab
bath.
T. F. Young, John Dyer and Wesley
Norton passed Saturday in Water
vile.
Eva Chadwick, who has been in Au-
gusta. is at home for the present.
Mrs. George Belden is sick with the
grip.
Horace Black sold two nice fall pigs
to C'rommett & Bradstreet last week
the combined weight of which was 72S
pounds.
Eugene Rowe is working in Augusta
Jessie Dyer, who has been working
fer Mrs. l.. A. Bowles, is now at horne
The new pastor. Rev. Mr.. Bishop
held meeting at the Methodist
church Sunday
Rev. Perley Miller preached Sunday
at the Baptist church.
Mrs. Willard Pullen underwent a
surgical operation Friday.
w. A. Nelson made his regular trip
to Augusta Monday.
John Rowe is at work in China.
FREEDOM.
Rev. r. P. Williams of Houlton was a
recent visitor in town.
Fred FIVE was a recent guest of Dr.
and Mrs M. M. Small of Branch Mills.
The drama. Prince Flutterby's Mar
rage. was a decided success, financially
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
Keeping Faith With the cubans.

The would has seldom witnessed any
thing finer in history than the relations
of the United States with Cuba, and some
Of our ablest statesmen urge us to con-
ing from the island at the appointed time
and allowing them to establish 4 govern
ment of their own. Seldom, If ever. has
the record of cures made by the famous
during it's 54 years experience. It has
kept faith with the public by proving all
the claims made for it, and II you have
never tried 1t, do so today. It cures ana
lency, sour stomach. costiveness. dyspep,,
sia.. indigestion, liver and kidney Ills ana
malaria. fever and ague The genuine
we guarantee absolutely pure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
The Herald's Maine Canvass.

The Sunday Boston Herald reports
the results of interviews upon the
gubernatorial situation in Maine with
about 1000 leading members of the
Republican and Democratic parties
Inasmuch as these interviews were
confined practically to the cities and
large villages, it is evident that the
significance that must attach to them
is largely local. Democratic senti-
ment as expressed was generally in
favor of Obadiah Gardner as the candi-
date of their party for governor. In
Portland the Republican sentiment
was very largely for Colonel Boothby,
although General Haines and Mr..
Fernald each had their strong friends
there. In Lewiston Mr. Fernald was
ahead, although there was quite
respectable contingent for General
Haines. Brunswick. SO far as re-
ported, showed a majority for the
Kennebec candidate who was also in
the lead in Bangor and who seemed to
have his own county, so far as quoted,
with practical unanimity.
All these things are interesting so
far as they go but it is evident that
they are far from being conclusive.
The campaign as now being conducted
is in the main characterized by a
spirit of friendly rivalry. Wherever
there is any departure from this rule
we have no question but that the
candidate in whose favor it is made
will be hurt thereby. Every voter in
the State has his right to preference
in this contest, and the fact that he
supports any one of the three gentle
men mentioned for the nomination Is
not to be held as indicating any con-
viction on his part that either of the
other two are not qualified for the
office Naturally, local considerations
will have their weight for all the
candidates. This is to be expected
but there need be no elements enter
into the campaign which would make
1t difficult for tie members of the
party to line up loyalty and unitedly
for the candidate of the convention,
The friends of any candidate advoca-
ting his success upon any other basis
will not be in position to appeal
effectually to the Republican senti-
ment of the State.
Let the campaign be vigorous. in
deed it cannot well be otherwise in
view of the character of the men
engaged in it. but above all let it be
clean and manly and straightforward
and in harmony with the traditional
spirit of the party in which personal
differences and ambitions have long
been subordinated to the common
good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Let the reader keep his eyes open as
he walks about London, and he will
sec on every side of him the broken
soldiers of this innumerable army.
The old journalist. the old clerk. the
old actor, the old shopman, the old
nondescripts of those odd and multi
furious employments whose very
names are unknown to most of US
there they go, pensionless, comfort
less. and homeless. living on the
gratulties of their children, and seek
ing in chance employments to earn a
casual sixpence for their hunger. The
common lodging houses, the misera BILE
garrets in court and alley, and the
cheap bedrooms in small suburban
streets are always full of London's
shabby people.-The Strand Magazine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Ambassador WI Ting-fang was once.
it is alleged. telling about a certain
selfish politician. He said: 1.-The man
reminds me of a doctor of Shang-
hal. A mandarin came to this doc
tor for advice. He could not sleep.
had no appetite. suffered good deal
from depression and nevertheless was
taking on fat at an alarming rate.
Well soon put you in condition
again. said the physician What
you need is exercise, good. hard ex-
else. -Four times a week you can
come here and put in the morning pol
ishing my floors But why not my
own floors? the mandarin inquired.
Mime said the physician, are lars.
err"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
China GRANGE.

China Grange held a regular meeting
April 30, with good attendance. Past
Master Mosher presiding. The secre-
tary and treasurer gave their quarter
~ reports. after which three candi-
dates were instructed in the First de-
greeS. All business being transacted
recess was declared. After recess
Grange was again called to order and
placed in the hands of the lecturer
who. as the hour was late, asked to
have the program omitted. There
will be a baked bean supper at tho
next meeting, May 6, and it is hoped
there will be q large attendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

The Independence League is to have
desires it to be distinctly understood
that it will not fuse with either of the
old parties. 1t will select former Dem
ocrats as it's nominees and will look for
it's greatest element Of strength to for
mer members of the Democratic party.
1t is likely to be a decided thorn in the
side of the Democratic machine before
election day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Some of our Democratic exchanges are
devoting large amount of their vat
,,able space of late in showing that
popular vote under the Initiative anu
Referendum on the question of retain
ing or abandoning the prohibitory prin-
chile is not to be considered. The PLAIN
fact is however that this principle can
he mt before the people of our State at
a special election under the referendum
60 DAVIS after the adjournment OF the
next legislature upon petition Ut l2'oo'
voters. This is the fact, and any
amount of sneering. explaining, OF
wild, exuberant witicism WHICH Tue
Democratic Press may indulge in VIII
not suffice to change 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06


The better class of securities are
gradually working back upon q good
basis. There was a substantial gain
last week in securities of this kind.
| OF course various propositions of the
gold brick order are seeking for
victims; but with SO many sound and
profitable openings for capital, owners
of the soak EN- properties are not
finding it easy to unload. The public
in putting out it's money must not be
satisfied with the superficial state
ments of the men who are ANXIOUS
TO SELL. They should, for their own
safety, go deeper. For instance the
real value of any property is not the
top notch estimate Of it's owners,
anxious to unload 1t is IT'S FAIR
MARKET VALUE LESS THE
DEBTS THAT 1T OWES. 1t follows
therefore that any man or combina-
ton of men seeking to unload a
property upon the public should tell
not merely the truth. but also the
WHOLE TRUTH. 1t is not sufficient
that they should give the face value Of
the property they seek to dispose of.
even if they be fair and disinterested
enough to appraise it at its real
market worth. Common decency de-
o1cn no q f,1ll
and honest statement of the debts out
standing against the property, and
that such debts be substracted from
the market value of the property in
order to show it's REAL VALUE.
Such a frank and fair statement is
absolutely due any man to whom a
promoter seeks to sell shares in any
business enterprise. Again it is not
sufficient that the eyes of the prospec-
tive purchaser should be dazzled by
the estimated profits of the future. 1t
it his fair right to be informed
whether the enterprise in which he is
invited to invest has made profits or
losses in the past, and the amount of
such profits or losses for series of
past years should be clearly and
definitely stated The prospective
investor might also well consider
whether the sources of estimated
future income are of a positive and
permanent character, or whether they
are of a contingent and temporary
nature In fact ALL the information
pertaining to business enterprise
should be placed before any man who
is asked to invest his money in it.
Some responsibility also rests upon
the investor. The least he can do is
to take the proposition that is sub
mitted to him and submit it to some
reliable person familiar with the
particular line of business involved.
Oftentimes this will result in informa-
ton and suggestion of great value
Any man has d right to invest his
money as he pleases within the limits
of law; but no man has either
moral or legal right to take it from
him upon representations that are not
fair and above board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
LINCOLN.
ALMA.

j. g. bradley of Portland was in town
Tuesday.
Mrs Lou Jewett and Mrs. ]. A. ErsFine
went to Bath Wednesday,
A. B. Erskine has loaded the lighter.
North Star. Capt. j. X. Jones. with pile
for Portland parties.
+. II. Lawrence of Portland was in
town Saturday.
Lester Weeks is on the sick list. DR..
Card is in attendance.
Mrs. w. n. Titus accompanied by her
daughter. Mrs. Harding of Boston, came
home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

1t is noticeable that no one appears
to be seeking the vice presidential
nomination in either political party. 1t
will probably be different though after
the first ballot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

The general interest that is being
manifested by our citizens in tire
securing of the trotting park to
general athletic purposes is certainly
gratifying. If everyone will do his
share the movement now in progress
to save this property for such uses
will certainly be a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
SAGADAH0C.
WEST BOWDO,N.

Mr.. Fred Sawyer is very i'll. DR.
Wilson of Lisbon Falls attends her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Allen passed
Sunday with relatives in Litchtield.
Mrs. Mary Bosworth of Litchfeld
was in town Saturday calling on
friends.
William Rideout is in Bath visiting
friends.
Hannibal Bowie was the guest ol
friends in town Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

The Washington Post impaits the
interesting information that deter
mined movement is on foot to place
the lemon Joke on the shelf. although
the much older and bewhiskered pruhe
Joke is still at large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Editor Watterson is furious because
the reporters who followed Prince
Helie up Vcsuvius neglected to kick
him into the crater. 1t was certainly
u grievous oversight on their part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Kaiser Wilhelm is reported to be the
leader of the German baseball crankS,
with the crown prince close second.
Americans will find many things to ad-
mire, in these sturdy representatives OF
Old World royalty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
Col. Watterson on the Democratic
Situation.

I Colonel Henry Watterson, who ii
unquestionably the strongest Demo-
cratic editor in the country, and who
has long had habit of plain speaking,
asks. the members of his party some
very pertinent questions in recent
issue of his paper. the Louisville
Courier Journal. What chance he
inquiries would Johnson have oyer
the dead body POLITICALLY of course)
of Bryan? What chance would john
son have carrying a Wall street tag?
What chance would johnson have US
ing the undemocratic two-thirds rule
to defeat the will of the majority and
that at the behest of the east, defying
the west and working the south?'
What chance indeed. 1t is interest
ing to see that Colonel Watterson is
among the many Democrats who APP
preciate the fact that two-thirds
rule in a national convention is mere
travesty upon the principle of Demo-
cratic government, and doubtless he
may be depended upon to be one Of
those who will be influential in secur-
ton.
Colonel Watterson has been travel
ling of late, and, as a result of his
observations, makes haste to drop his
dark horse" Governor Johnson Of
Minnesota, whom he was first to trOt
out upon the political track. Having
looked over the ground carefully he
honestly admits that Mr.. Johnson like
Alton B. Parker, does not stand a
ghost of a chance of carrying the
country Having arrived at this con-
clusion he makes haste to drop the
Minnesota executive and take up
again the peerless leader" from
Nebraska. whatever his claims
may be, or may not be- he says Mr.
Bryan has his rights. and no thought
full man can or will say that he cannot
be elected. In American politics any
thing is possible"
This view of the situation is un-
doubtedly correct. Personally we do
not think Mr.. Bryan has ghost of a
chance to be elected president Of this
country. At the present time We
frankly admit that he is unquestion-
ably the strongest vote getter of his
party. Personally we should be de-
lighted to see Governor johnson get
the nomination, as we would regard
him as a much easier man to beat
than was Judge Parker of New York
Bryan will be the nominee of the
Denver convention. There is strong
opposition to him among the Demo-
Gratis of this State. some who were
early and insistentIy his friends and
advocates now being OutSpOkenly
against him. There is still chance
however, for the delegates from Maine
to get aboard the band wagon at
Denver and no politicians in the
world are more adept at this than
they. Indeed they can do some re-
narkable stunts of tall jumping in
this direction. and may be depended
upon to land not far from the front
seat. and make up in righteousness
what they now lack in loyalty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

1t is said that Governor Johnson ot
Minnesota has, two,delegates from Con-
necticut and that the rest OF them are
for Bryan. This is somewhat different
from the first reports. which gave the
oublic To understand that all the Dem
ocratic delegates from that state were
for Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Princess Mary Of Wales, age ten. Is
depositOr in the Postoffice Savings
Bank. and is said to be giving the
promise of much acumen and ability in
the management of her Independent
estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
HOUSTON FLIES.
CHouston Post. J

Houston Post)
We believe if some trained ento-
mologist and bacteriologist were to
make scientific investigation of the
house flies of Houston it would be
found that they are not half so
typhoidish as the diseased breeding
flies of Arid Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

The Chicago Daily News answers
those people who complain that the
President lacks poise and dignity by
remarking that "a wooden Indian has
plenty of both. but would make poor
president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Baseball is conquerng the world.
1t is already becoming popular in
Germany and has secured a large
place in the sporting life of number
of other European countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Hudson Maxim is Of the opinion
that airships will eventually super
Cede war vessels. In the meantime.
however, a good navy may prove of
considerable value in the preservation
of peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Senator Bailey has wiped out his enc
mics in Texas by majority .f 10000.
1t is evident that the opposition to him
In that state is longer in noise than it
Is in votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
A Gift to the Nation.

philadelphia Incrirer.>
The Sultan of Turkey thinks he has
given the President a fine rug. but he
hasn't He has presented it to the Ma
ton. The Constitution forbds the
ceptance Of gifts by any Federal officer.
One of Abdul's predecessors sent Presi-
dent Jefferson a pair of fine stations and
they were sold to pay the duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

The Houston Post smiles VOciferOus-
~ at Senator Baiey's victory while its
editors dig out synonyms in an effort
to say T told you so" in forty differ
ent ways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
Maine Gossip
Sunshine.

First there comes Il cold day,
Then one when the sun
Sets things palpitatin',
Till I want to run IVA
Leavin' town behind me.
Sellin', payin' bills,
Till ! stand bareheaded
On the WindbloWn hills.
Just a day of sunshine
Warmin' up the world.
Till you see the fern leaves
Start to come uncurled,
Till my feet git jiggin'.
Till / cant keep still.
Till stand bareheaded
On a windswept hill.
It's the spring a-movin'
In my blood. I s'pose
It's the sweet earth perfume
Ticklin' of my nose
Till my souls a-singin'
With lit an trill.
Till J want to Chamber
Up WindSwept hill
I don't s'pose Gods nearer
To a Teller there
Than He is all winter
Near Him everywhere.
1t is just a feelin'
/ cit. willy-nil.
That I'm nearer to Him
On a windswept hill:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Senator Bailey of Texas. whose
critics claim that he is q multi
millionaire. offers to sell them all his
property. save his homestead farm OF
900 acres. for $1,000 and then give the
81 900 to charity. This ought to phase
Them some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Ii must be observed with deep regret
that the more the press and the pulpit
thunder against the Merry Widow hats
the more popular they appear to be-
come with the fair sex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

The straw hat still fingers lii seclu.
sion and only now and then is man
found courageous enough to wear his
last summers suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06
LOOKING Forward,

Chicago Record HeraldD
Some of the gentlemen who thought
they were going to give Taft hard run
are already looking forward to the pos
sibility of renewing hope in 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

The Pennsylvania papers are making
it very evident that they are en-
Enthusiastically for Knox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

1t appears that there are people in
Congress Who regard it as an inlperti-
nence for John Sharp Williams to be
on the right side of anything
Chicago Record Herald.
No, not an impertinence, merely a
novelty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

II must be admitted that Secretary
Taft will carry weight under all cir
cumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

AS yet no one has mentioned Chan
cellor Day as possible presidential
candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-06

Judge Gray declares that he is out of
politics forever. He is not unnlndful
of the sad, sad fate of Alton 3. Parker.