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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20
Socialism in England.

| The prediction is made that in Eng
| land there will soon be only two par
| ties, one standing for Socialism and
the other against it. The progress
which Socialism is making within the
ranks Of the Liberal party in England
| is indicated by the debate this week
| in the House of Commons on the bill
! providing that all English cities shall
| furnish work for men who are not
| otherwise employed. 1t was the most
| thoroughly Socialistic measure to
which the House of Commons has ever
| given serious consideration, and of
| course the program proposed in the
bill was somewhat wholly revolution
airy. Yet the measure received no few
er than ZIG votes from the Liberal
members to the 265 votes cast against
it. No fewer than 2SS members,
most of them Liberals, lodged
the issue by absenting themselves
from the House when the vote was
taken 1t is said that nothing but the
active work of John Burns, the labor
leader who spoke against the bill, pre-
vented much larger number of Lib
erals from voting for it.
OF course a vote of 265 to 116 seems
a large majority against the measure,
and yet it is very significant evidence
of the growth of Socialism in England
when 116 members of the House of
Commons approve the principle that
cities must provide all applicants with
employment at the prevailing wages,
and when no fewer that 2SS members
are afraid to put themselves OIL record
either way. 1t is to be remembered
in this connection that the British Par
lament is not hampered by constitu-
tiOnal limitations and that there is 10
supreme court to refute or set aside
it's acts.
Such a measure as this one which
received 116 votes in the English House
of Commons could get no support in
the American Congress. for in this
country whose progress and prosperity
are based upon the principle of keep
ing all paths open for every man, the
great mass of people have no sympa-
thy with Socialistic ideas. America
stands for individual liberty indvid-
ual effort, individual savings and in
dividual advancement as the great in
struments' of improvement and eleva-
ton for all. The American people are
opposed to any monopoly, and above
all to any such monopoly as state own
ershiD which the Socialists propose as
cure for social evil. But in England
it is plain that the tide of Socialism is
rising and the world will watch with
interest to see whether it keeps on ris-
ing or breaks and recedes. In the
meantime all conservative Britons will
rejoice that the House of Lords is re-
tanned as a national institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20


The New York World thinks that
loss Murphy of Tammany Hall is a
hard man to please if he real
ly feels that Congressman Bourke
Cochran is not Democrat. "What
nonsense.' exclaims the World. "Mr
Cochran has been a Cleveland Demo-
crit, an anti-Cleaveland Democrat, a
Bryan Democrat, an anti-Bryan DEM
ocrat, Hearst Democrat, an anti
Hearst Democrat, a Tammany Hal
Democrat and an anti-Tammany Hal
Democrat. If BOurke Cochran, who
has been every possible kind of q
Democrat, is not a Democrat, who is
a Dcmocrat?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

ready to help the sick and care for the
needy. The association ana citizens wish
TO extend him many thanks and wish him
ing or a room Tor the library Il" use hn@e
til one is built on the new lot.
F. W. Towle has gone to Verm ,nt for
a short stay.
BELGRADE
1t was n jolly crowd that visited the
dance at North Augusta las. Wednesday
evening. Although the weather condi-
tions were unfavorable and the old rack
rode rather hard. especially when Driver
Yeaton. whose thoughts were elsewhere
than on the road, probably with the dark
eyed damsel he had TO leave behind. at
tanned such speed that a whee, suddenly
rolled off. making it necessary to call on
the neighbors to get wrencncs and ham,
rlers to fix up with, it all seemed to be
happy. Those who were lucky enough
to he cuddled together in the bottom OF
the old rack were especially enjoying
themselves 1t rode hard buc who cared.
An occasional stop was necessary for the
old sorre horse to get his breath, but all
arrived home as happy as could be.
SOUTH MT. VERNON.
Master Ray Locke is a guest of his
aunt, Mrs. f. Hussey of Augusta.
Miss Alice S. Bradley is visiting her
cousin, Miss Ida E. Leighton and other
relatives at North Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. Herbert Raymond and
daughter. Gertrude, We're entertained
tIn % t.,
Weber on Wednesday.
Lena and Louise Glidden were
callers in this neighborhood recently
Lawrence and Isadore Halves were
at the Junior exhibition and prize
reading at Kent's Hill, Wednesday
evening. Both, Mr.. and Miss Halves.
are graduates of the NJ. w. S. class of
1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

The death of Senator Whyte of
Maryland leaves Senator Allison of
Iowa as the oldest member of the
upper branch in point of years as we'll
as length of service. Mr.. Allison is 10
years of age. and pressing him closely
are Senators Stephenson of Wisconsin
and Senator Cullom of Illinois, both of
whom are past rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Says the Manchester, n. H., Union
In some respects the Massachusetts
state board of health is like one or two
of the Boston newspapers--prone to
ignore or overlook defects at hone while
bitterly criticizing conditions in neigh.
boring states. Maine diaries have beer
or. the anvil of late. but the agricultural
officials OF the Pine Tree state appea,
To have turned the hammer quite eff
fectually."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20
COUNTY NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
MT. VERNON.

At the regular communication OF
Vernon Valley Lodge, F. and A. NJ,
held on Tuesday evening, March IT,
District Deputy Grand Master Leon o.
Tibbetts was an official visitor. After
the transaction of business, a banquet
was served in the dining hall. The oc-
caSiOn was q pleasant one for all pres
ent.
Rev. G. l.. Pressey. of the Methodist
church, in this village, has been at
tending revival meetings at North
Vienna.
In a recent issue Of the Journal it
was enormously reported that NJ. B.
Gilman was elected as tax collector
of this town. At the recent town meet
ing it was Ira B. Tracy who was elect
ed to that position and will be the tax
collector for the coming year
b. r. Cram, of the firm of A. P. Cram
& Son, of this village, passed a few
days in Pennington recently.
At the first annual meeting of the
school committee, held on March 16,
Harrison w. Weber, was elected sup
erintendent of. schools for the ensuing
year.
Mrs. Caroline G. Woods, of Augusta,
who has beeh visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Alonzo B. Carson, of this village.
has been called home by the illness of
her daughter, Miss Clara Woods.
WEST SIDNEY.
A party of friends gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. N r. Swift Fri
day evening. March Is, to celebrate the
61st birthday anniversary OF Mrs.
Swift. Their home is situated on the
east shore of Snow pond. about 10
miles from Augusta, a most charming
and beautiful spot. The farms on this
road are among the most beautiful
farms in the county. The home is a
model of neatnesS and comfort. Mrs.
Swift, although celebrating her 61st
birthday anniversary. was as spright-
ly as any present, and would pass for
one IL years younger. The guests en-
joyed the songs by Alex. Mills exceed
insly, and the Edison monograph
made up the rest of the musical pro-
gram Greetings from friends were
read, also a poem written for the &C.
casion by Hon. J. T. Woodward was
highly appreciated Refreshments We're
served at the close of the evening and
all went to their homes voting the oc-
casion a very pleasant one.
George Reynolds of Winslow was in
town Tuesday negotiating with H. L.
Ward for his sawed lumber.
Reynolds Bros. of Winslow have
bought C. H. Lovejoys pine lumber
standing, and have cut and hauled the
same to Belgrade stream, from which
point they will raft the lumber to Oak
land in the spring.
There will be a Box sociable at the
schoolhouse at Sidney Corner next
Wednesday evening, March Is. The
ladies are expected to bring boxes and
the amount received from them will
GO in part. to defray church expenses.
All are invited.
BELGRADE LAKES.
c. Fl. Austen of this village has recent
~ bought lot 3Ox6O for library build
ing of Morrison Chandler. This lot he
intends to make the Library Association
present OF and the people appreciate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Hon. Randall w. Ellis, who recently
died of pneumonia at his home in
Embden, was for a long time a promi-
nent figure in the political and agricul-
tural affairs of Maine. In 1854 Mr..
Ellis circulated a petition for the first
republican congressional convention.
In 1863 he was elected representative
to the State Legislature from Northport
and in 1879 and 1880 was elected State
senator from Waldo county, receiving
the largest vote ever cast there for a
candidate. He served with distinction
two terms in the Senate, introducing
the wellknown retrenchment and re-
form measure in 1879. He was IN
fluential in bringing about biennial
sessions of the legislature and at
tempted to have the date of the State
elections changed from September to
November, to conform with the
national election. Mr.. Ellis was an
active promoter of the agricultural in
| terests of the State of Maine He was
for several years a member and for
some time president of the State
Board of Agriculture and took great
| interest in the various Farmers In
stitute meetings, at which he was a
| frequent speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20
SAGADAHOC.
BOW DOM.

Miss Julia Whitney is at Lisbon Falls
passing u few days with her aunt, Mrs.
Pearl Roberts.
Mrs. Maria Grady and Carts Gray was
ealing on old friends Wednesday.
Fred Roberts recently bought COW OF
Alvah Small.
James Grady is passing a few days at
DanarScutta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Attorneys for the United Home Pro-
tectory Fraternity of Port Huron.
Mich, a building and loan company
with banking features. announced
Thursday that Supreme Secretary W.
l.. Wilson confessed Wednesday nighf
that he has misused- $4,000 Of fhee iat
stitution's funds. Banking Commits
sioner Zimmerman has taken charss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Ex-Governor Burton of Kansas, who
is now out of Jail. announces that
hereafter he will be Democrat. The
Republican party will hardly mourn
losses of this kind. while possibly the
Democrats will be encouraged by the
reelection that there are many more
where he came from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Probably Senator Tillman did NOT
mean much after all by this weeks
outeurst. He is simply working up a
little advertising in anticipation of his
summers work on the Chautauqua
lecture circuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

fhe last survivor Of the immortal
charge at Balaklava is dead again
rms time his name was William
Neims. his death occurred at Colorado
ana he was 80 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

1t is announced that the Berlin police
are taking steps to prevent the deface-
ment of streets by electric signs. No
will be offered to their cree
ton in ugly or confined spaces, but
they will be excluded from the best
streets and from places where they are
likely to produce "a discordant effect"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Just now the baseball talk in Maine
involves fully as many leagues as there
are likely to be teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20
naiIy kennebee Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

40 notice whatever will DO taken OF
unsigned communications.
fhe Journal cannot be held responsible
afor the preservation or return Of re-
Elected communications.
Address all communications relating 70
subscriptions and advertisements 20
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Puphsners'
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

The town reports are the most popu.
lar literature throughout rural Maine
at this season of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

me island Of Hayti is again being
dehned as spot of trouble in ho,
water surrounded by foreign battle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Bethel's soldiers monument has been
put in place this week and will be
dedicated Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Last week Portland again led all
ports in apple shipments, sending
1S,903 barrels to Europe. Thus far
2,291,359 barrels of American apples
have been shipped to Europe as COM
pared with 2,214,022 last year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20
MONTVILLE.
LIBERTY.

Ambrose L. Norton is very sick with
pluro-pneumonia. r. D.. =.
Mrs L. c. Morse is also on the sick
list. ...ti.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20
Old Town Republicans find them

Old Town Republicans find them
selves in a curious tangle. After
Weeks for the mayOrality they learned
that he was far up in the woods on a
numbering operation and could not
possibly reach Old Town to sign the
nomination papers within the legal
time to go on the official ballot. The
city committee had until midnight
Saturday to adjust matters and shortly
before midnight decided to nomina,e
Edward w. Conant to fill the vacancy
with the understanding that Mr.
Weeks will be the party candidate by
use of stickers at the time of the cleo
ton on March 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Wednesday was the first day of the
year that the day is longer than the
night. Tuesday, the time between
sunrise and sunset was exactly twelve
hours. From now until the middle of
June the days will grow longer and
longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Carleton P. Merrill, for the past IA
years the treasurer of the Franklin
County Savings bank at Pennington
has resigned his position to accept a
similar one with the SkoWhegan
Savings bank. Mr.. Merrill has been
for several terms the treasurer of the
town of Pennington and the county of
Franklin and his departure from
Pennington is greatly regretted. He
was a student at Bowdoin college at
the time of the death of his father who
had been for 20 years the treasurer of
the Franklin County Savings bank, and
so high an estimate of the young man
did the trustees of the bank possess
that they at once elected him to his
fathers place which he has since filled.
Among other positions of trust which
he holds are those of director of the
Abbott school, trustee Of Fewacres.
trustee of the Pennington library and
trustee of the Maine Normal schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

Some high school societies come and
some go, but the old Phi Rho of Bath
High goes on forever. 1t celebrated its
of city institution and the leading
professional and business men of the
Shipping City at once resent any
attack upon it such as are now being
made upon school secret societies in
general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

From Biddeford comes the story of
500 green pinks supplied by local
florist for st. Patricks day use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20
BELGRADE LAKES.

c. Fl. Austen of this village has recent
ly bought a lot 3Ox60 for a library build
ing of Morrison Chandler. This lot he
intends to make the Library Association
a present OF and the people appreciate
this generous gift, as there has never
been a permanent place for the books,
which number about 1000 Mr.. Austen.
for many years proprietor of the Central
House. has won many friends by his
genial disposition and is man always
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20
YORK..
PALERMO.

George Warren of the south part Of
this town has sold his farm to Everett
r. Evans of SOmerville, who has i'm
mediately moved to his new home. Mr..
Warren has moved to Weeks Mills.
Rev. T.. ]. Hatch of Augusta was a
visitor at VIM. Emerson's recently.
MONTvILLE.
Amos Drawn has sold a horse to Rev.
f. +. Morse of Morrill, and purchased
another of Sanford Bros, of Liberty.
Alfred Boynton, Harry Jordan. Bert
Baker, Frank Boynton and AlonZo
Dyer are saving lumber at rapid
rate at Grams MILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20
Maine Gossip
M arch.

De days is CROWN longer,
An de sunlight gettin' stronger;
An lie buds done start a-spreadin' on
de limb,
Robin come a-sWinGin
An a-practiCin' de singin'
Dat make de birds all envious of him.
Already rs forgcttin'
All de sorrow an regrettin'
Dat come to me when chilly winds
would sigh.
Cause you does feel right forsivin'-
kln1 o. glad dat you is livin'
When de world say "AIiStuh Winter
tine, good-by"
De brook commence a-bubb'in'
An a-tunbln' and a-troublin'
Like it had heap O doin's on its mind.
De moss is green an CLOWN
An arburus StahtS a-growin'
In places only KNOWN folks kin find,
An next de blossoms tiny
Will look up wifi faces shiny
Like little echoes FUN de sky so blue,
VIII happiness before us
We will all jine in de chorus
When de world eXclaims. Miss Spring
time, howdy dO!'
Washington Star.
The early birds are looking in vain
for the worms.
,fnr Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20

The early birds are looking in vail
for the worms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-20
GLEANINGS AND GOSSIP.

The Kansas man who complained be-
cause his salary was too large is now
in an insane asylum.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-10-08
COUNTY SEAT IS
LAID IN ASHES
Village of Foley in Benton
County Is Practically Wiped
Out by Flames.
WOMEN IN BUCKET BRIGADE

st. Cloud, Mimi, Oct. 4.-Foley, the
county seat Of Benton county, a vii.
lage of 1000 people, was practically
detroyed by fire last night. The fire
is still raging and the bucket brigade,
now including men and women, is
working patiently.
Foley has littlel fire protection, only
a gasoline engine. Owing to strong
wind the fire spread rapidly. st. Cloud
vas appealed to for aid, but the city
could do nothing. The fire started in
Julius Hoffman's shoe shop, where
four fires have been started in the
past three years.
Loss Will Reach $4,000.
The loss Is estimated at 5000,
fairly covered ty insurance. Some Of
the individual losses follow: North
American storage building, $1,000;
Patka's saloon and dwelling, $4,000;
John Rays building, $500; Wra2er's
saloon, $500; Parent -four and feed
store, containing two carloads of flour,
destroyed. and considerable damage
done in First State bank, Vraner Bros.
building, Hall Bros store, Latterels
store and the DR.. Leech block.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-10-08
NO GUSHER
But Tells Facts About Postum.

1--WE have used Postum for the past
eight years." writes a Wis. lady, "and
drink 1t three times a day. We never
tire of 1t.
For several years I could scarcely
eat anything on account of dyspepsia,
bloating after meals, palpitation, sick
headache-in fact was in such misery
and distress / tried living on hot water
and toast for nearly a year.
Il had quit coffee, the cause of my
trouble, and was using hot water, but
this was not n~ourishing.
Hearing of Postum | began drink
ing it and my ailments disappeared.
and now / can eat anything l want
without trouble.
my parents and husband had about
the same experience. Mother would
often suffer after eating, while yet
drinking coffee. My husband was a
great coffee drinker and suffered from
indigestion and headache.
after he stopped coffee and began
Postum both ailments left him. He
will not drink anything else now and
we have 1t three times a day. | could
write more but am no gusher-only
state plain facts"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? 4 new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. and full Of human
Interest.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-10-08
SKIN TROUBLES CURED.
First Had itching Rash-Threatened
Later With 5Iood.Poison in Leg
Rallied on Cuticura Remedies.

about twelve or fifteen years ago
I had a breaking-out, and it itched,
and stung so badly that l could not
have any peace because of it. Three
doctors did not help me. Then l used
some Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Oint-
ment, and Cuticura Resolvent and
began to get better right away. They
cured me and have not been bothered
with the itching since, to amount to
anything. About two years ago !
had la grippe and pneumonia which
left me with a pain in my side. Treat
ment ran it into my leg, which then
swelled and began to break out. The
doctor was afraid it would turn to
b~lood-poison. / used his medicine
but it did no good, then | used the
Cuticura Remedies three times and
cured the breaking-out on my leg. j. f.
Hennen. Milan, Mo-, May Is. 1907"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-10-08
NJ. D. LOANS GILT EDGED.
Winona, Mimi, Banker Praises Flick.
ertaii State as Field for Investment.

ertail State as Field for Investment.
F. A. Rising of Winona, Mimi, treas
urer of the Winona Savings bank, was
In Bismarck last week. He has been in
the habit of visiting the state every
year for the last twenty-five years in
the interest of the bank he represents.
II has loaned in the past thousands of
dollars in the Red river valley and
then in the central part Of the state,
and now he is looking at the western
section as an outlet for it's accumulat-
ing funds. The business in North Da-
kota has been very profitable. The
loans in North Dakota are now well up
towards a million and there is not a
mortgage in process of foreclosure,
MOI does the bank own an acre Of
land in the state. This speaks vol
umes for the thrift of the settlers n
for the state. The company is now
l~oaning along the 500 in Mclean coun-
ty and southern Ward. Mr.. Rising
goes north on the 500 to-day to look
the county over. He is very much
pleased with the substantial appear
ance of Bismarck and thinks it is a
fine little city.
Mr.. Rising is one of the old timers
in his home city having been there
for over thirty years and his entire
life has been spent in building up the
savings bank which he now repre-
sents. He is one Of the substantial
business men of that prosperous and
wealthy city. Many of the institutions
are the result of his foresight and
care.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-10-08
His Defense.

How sweet is the innocence of child
hood!
Tommy Jones, aged 7, and his mo-
Their were invited to tea by Mrs.
Drinks. While the meal was beng
prepared Mrs. Jones wandered about
the two-yard-square garden and admir-
ed the weeds. Presently the absence
of her cherished Tommy alarmed her,
but shortly the truant reappeared, con-
tentedly munching a huge slab of cake.
In her relief, as is usual, Mrs. Jones
began to upbraid the lad.
Thomas" she said, I'm afraid
you've been greedy and asked kind
Mrs. Drinks for that cake"
ooh, no, mother" he replied; Il
wouldn't be so rude! I waited till she
turned her back, then l snatched this
piece"