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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

1t will be recalled that on the Satur
day before election the organ of muC
and mirth in one of it's most mirthfu
moods carried Maine for the Democrats
by from 1000 to 5000" This was done
after "a most careful canvass" but ii
now appears that the canvass was
made by a blind man on the dark OF
the moon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

effect of the veiring shown in real mar
bic, but the color and veins 40 right
through the material. Any kind of
wood can .c initiated, and in its pIable
state the substance can be used in the
same manner as linolcum."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Judge Parker's prompt declaration
that he will not accept the Democratic
gubernatcrial nomination in New York
shows that he knows when he has had
enough This is another respect i'm
which he differs from Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

All nail imperial kennebec! No
more Democracy for this county! 1t
has tried the experiment once in its
history, and that will do for at least
another hundred years. And Augusta
did well its part in bringing the county
back into line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

The collapse of the big balloon filled
with the hopes of the Maine Democra-
cy Is another spectacular but not un-
expected tragedy in the story of at
tempts to navigate the air.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Except that there was no fault to
find with the weather, the Portland
Argus fnds nothing to be happy over in
the happenings of September n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

"a great victory for the people"
telegraphed DR.. Jones to Chairman
Mack, and for once he was right, just
right. The people still rule in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Those Democrats who believed the
ridiculous claims of their party lead
ers and bet their real money on the
result of Mondays election are sadder
and wiser men today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Thus far eight members have been
elected. to the. next Congress two in
Oregon, two in Vermont and four in
Maine--and all eight. it is needless to
add, are Republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Maine has elected Obadiah to remain
q minor prophet and has demonstrated
that Mr.. Pattangall is very false
prophet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

The Maine Legislature next winter
will be more strongly Republican than
the one of two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

The Maine Democratic managers
have been shown that it is not a WIN
ming issue to spell Maine with small
I'm"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16
Maine Gossip
A Song for September.

Summer wrought with our trouble
In sun and in rain,
Now her fields are but stubbe,
We've garnered the grain.
From our droSS she was minter
OF gold. through her soil.
We are aru ed for the winter;
Now, back to its toll.
In the gardens Of pleasure
We seeded our pain:
1t is joy fills the measure
or harvest we gain,
For by Summer, the minter
OF gold. through her soil
We are armed for the winter.
Now, back to its toll.
Catholic Standard and Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

How easy it always is for the Demo-
Gratis to carry the Maine election be-
fore the votes are cast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Congratulations to Governor-elect
Fernald and to the State of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Now that election is over and mid
September is at hand, little fall
weather may be expected. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

The College terms at Colby and U. of
Maine are opening this week. Bowdoln
will open next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16
Daily ksnneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1sas

No notice whatsoever will b. taken q
unsigned communications.
Ths Journal cannot be held responsible
TOR the preservation or return of re-
jected communications.
Address all communication reIatina
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Pub
fishers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Abandoned farms in Oxford and
Knox counties, which have been re-
claimed by Firms have turned out a
great success, and prosperity is to be
found in all of their settlements. The
demand for abandoned farms has in
creased greatly and throughout this
section they are being quickly bought
up at fair prices. The new settlers are
solving in a practical way both the
abandoned farm and the farm help
questions, for they stand ready to buy
any farm in the vicinity that is offered
within their respective means and
they are furnishing a class of farm
laborers with whom their American
neighbors are we'll satisfied. In addi-
ton to those settled on farms there
are at least $50 Finnish young men
who make their headquarters with the
colony They hire out for the woods
in the winter and work on the farms in
the summer. These new settlers. COM
ing from Finland in the northern part
Of the Russian empire, where the
winters sun shines only two hours out
of the a. can see in these abandoned
farms opportunities for living be-
yond what is possible to find in their
own country and for a home of their
own in free America. These farms,
which in the early settlement of the
State, We're the abodes of prosperous
families, have been cast aside as al
most worthless by the descendants.
Another decision has been received
in the prolonged litigation over the
new public library site for which the
city of Bangor has been contending
for nearly three years. The city took
possession of the lot about two months
ago and began to tear down the build
ing on it when the original owners
| were granted a temporary injunction
by Justice King restraining the city
from further progress. A hearing on
the injunction took place before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

The poultry department was a very
prominent feature in Names Republic
can newspapers yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

The Readfield fair, the Oldest of
them all, is now in full swing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

With not drop of rain in northern
Maine for four weeks, the vast tracts
of valuable cumberland are as dry as
finder, and conditions favorable for
most widespread and disastrous forest
fires. No fires of any account are now
raging in heavy growth in Northern
Maine, although there are many iso-
lated fires which fill the air with smoke
clouds and make the mountain signal
stations practically useless. The prin-
cipal danger exists along the line of
the Bangor & Aroostook and Canadian
Pacific Railroads. but precautions are
being taken by careful patrols after
each train. All of the 225 forest fire
wardens employed by the State are on
duty The opening of the hunting
season on Oct /, when thousands Of
hunters will go into the woods, will
add greatly to the danger if there is
not a succession Of heavy rains by
that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Aroostook Republican: We are not
hearing of many Aroostook farmers
just now who want to sell out and
move to the central part of the State
After all, year in and year out, there
is no place quite the equal of good old
ArooStook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Ashland Gazette: A bear is said to
be creating havoc among sheep and
swine and several of the farmers have
ticns. Last Saturday a hunt was
made for him but without success.
His tracks indicate that it is an I'M
usually large bear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Kinds pond in Orrington is the scene
of lively building boom at present
A large number of Bangor and Brewer
people are constructing camps, bunga-
lows and cottages at this pond and if
the present rate of building is main
tanned, neat and restful summer
village will be erected in the near
future. A new road has recently been
built by the town Of Orrington. extend
ing from the club house road, So
called, to the Brewer cottages on the
west short of the pond. This road is
greatly appreciated by the cottagers
and it is hoped that it will be extended
next year. There are seven motor
boats on the pond at the present time
and next year it is expected that at
least three will be added to the list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

1t is estimated that the total enroll
ment in the Portland schools will
reach nearly 10000 and the pressure is
felt the worst at the High school
where the entering class will number
nearly $50. making total of $50
pupils in the entire school. The three
upper classes are pretty near the
same size that they were last year
and the entering class is larger than
ever before On account of this over
crowding, it may be necessary to
make six period day at the school
instead of five period day as in other
years and a part or whole of the
scholars may have to report at SIS in
the morning instead of $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-16

Aroostook Pioneer: One hundred
and eighty barrels of potatoes from
five barrels of seed is one of the re-
ported big yields in Houlton. Elmer
Haskell planted five barrels of seed,
Cobbler variety, last spring and has
dug from that planting one hundred
and eighty barrels of marketable stock.
His Green Mountains are showing
propOrtionately as big a yield.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
The Tragedy Of a Doll

to that doll as tenaciously as though
it were something very precious. and
II evidently troubled and upset her 90
terribly when we tried TO take 1t away
that / thought II had better be left
Certainly" answered with de-
cision: nothing must be allowed to
trouble or irritate her. She shows
every sign of brain disturbance. and
the quieter and calmer we keep her
the better"
I examined her carefully, and every
thing I found pointed TO the correct
ness Of my FIRST diagnosis. .. g.. that
some brain trouble was at the bottom
Fof the child's condition, and having
given the necessary orders az to treat'
ment, moved from behind the screen
with Sister Clara, leaving the nurse
! to watch the little sufferer, who seem
ed to grow increasingly uneasy at
the sound Of our voices
When we were out OF earshot OF the
bed questioned Sister Clara about
the child's admission. who Is she?
Did no one come with her. or give an
account Of herr / asked.
"Only the policeman who brought
her. He Is waiting TO speak to you :
The policeman. a big man with
shrewd eyes and q kindly face, gave
business-like replies to my questions.
II appeared that he was on day duty
inside Kings Cross station, and that
an hour or SO earlier he had been
summoned to the first-class waiting
room by the attendant
There he found our new patient
crouching In corner Of one Of the
seats quite unconscious. her big doll
Rugged to her breast.
But did the attendant know moth
ing of herr" was my next question;
someone must have left the poor
child there. Was no one with herr
"A man and woman brought her
there some time earlier, miss, so the
attendant said, and they put her on
the seat, and the man said to the at
tendant that they were going to look
after their luggage and coming back
for her SOON She was conscious then
looking about her sort OF strange, the
attendant thought; and then presently
she seemed to drop asleep, and the at
tendsnt. being busy. forgot all about
her till three hours had gone by. Then
she found the child had tainted. OF
something, and she called TO mind
that the people had never come bach
for her, 30 she fetched me In"
You looked for these people. sup
poser"
High and low, miss, and couldn'i
find q trace of them. Case OF deser
ton. maybe The attendant said the
man was queer-looking chap. and
spoke with curious sort OF accent
She thought maybe they were foreign
ers. But whether or no that Is so they
had disappeared, and the child seem
ed so Ill that brought her here"
That was all we could learn OF thu
poor little thing; and az, without {
doubt, she was very Ill, nothing re
NAMED but to keep her in the hos
pital. and do our utmost for her.
There were no marks OF identffca
ton upon her clothing. which was o.
coarse and rough make, the garment
oddly shaped and unusual In appear
arce. In her pocket was q shabby
little purse-but 1t was empty. and
nothing could be discovered anywhere
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
The Times
Evening
Story

l@ WAS one OF the resident med
icai officers in the hospital
where what am about to tell
y took Mace. and have always
looked upon the events as
some OF the strangest In my not aito'
gether uneventful experience as
medical woman. =.
well remember the time of year-it
was in June-a particularly nne ano
lovely June--and we were rejoicing
over the beautiful weather and con
graduating ourselves upon the PROB
ability of being able to hold our an
nuaI hospital fete IN what was called
by courtesy--the garden OF the insu
tuition.
Rather more than q week before the
day arrived I stood at the window o.
| my little sitting room. planning
pretty ARRANGEMENT OF tables for the
refreshments OF our distinguished
guests. when a hasty knock on the
door was followed by the entrance On
Sister Clara, whose wards (the WON
ems and children's) were In my spe-
cial charge. :,
IT have been planning a few nags.
I said absently, and hardly looking al
her. I'VE must be extra gay this time
I hear the treasurer Is bringing some
rather important foreigner with him
to the meeting. and we must
Gould you come and see new
patfent at once, Miss DeaneT Sister
Clara broke in, and as l turned from
the window saw that her face look
ed worried and puzzled. Il would not
have troubled you just at teaume, ou'
the case doesn't seem quite straight
Forward, and ! should like you TO see
1T directly"
was my usual professional sell IN.
stantly--fiags and fetes forgotten, the
interest OF a new case at once upper
most in my mind.
"Who admitted it," | asked as the
sister and l passed down the stone
passage to the ward; land what Is II
supposed to bey'
"The child was brought In by the
police" was the reply, and Mr.. Hig
gins sent her straight upstairs. She
lis unconscious"
| A circle OF screens In the farthest
corner showed me where my new pa
tient lay, and the sister and were
soon behind them, looking down at the
bed. beside which nurse stood sill
emily.
HAS she moved since l left your
Sister Clara asked
"she turned little and moaned
once or twice; otherwise she has lair
Just as you see her." the nurse an
swered.
The patient was a child OF perhaps
I 10 or IL years. whose white face bors
lines OF suffering and anxiety strangt
IN one 80 young. Her eyes were shut
but her brows were drawn together
| in painful frown. and every now and
then she moved her head uneasily
Gathered tightly in one Of her arms
clasped closely against her breast
she held a great wax doll. whose rosy
face presented q curious contrast Il
the white, worn face upon the pillow
Poor little mite" cried; "wai
she brought in with her doll In hel
arms?"
I'VE can't get IT away from her
Sister Clara answered, though she
seemed quite unconscious. she cluni
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
Her Man Has No Title.

The wedding OF Miss Julia Keen
Fish. second daughter OF Hamilton
Fish. and William Lawrence Breess,
son OF Mrs. Harry O. Higgins. of Lon
don, and her frst husband. w. l.
Breese. of Now York, will be cels-
brated on Monday. March %, In New
York Mr.. Breese will arrive from
England early In March. and will sail
back with his bride about week az
ter the wedding. One OF his sisters.
Miss Eloise Breese. married Lord
Willoughby d-Eresby, and another.
Miss Anna Breese, married only about
three months ago Lord Alistair lines.
Ker, heir-presumptive to the Duke d
Roxburghe. who married Miss May
Goelet.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
Ten Thousand Dollar Doggerel.
sy JAMES }. MONTAGUE.

CA bulldog at he Is dolas)
has a en f,
MI And eywher Mar dog
A lovely sight IL to m In her
And a affection dollar tall H4
week.al he had a o
bruts ZEN
- eghtydolar
W.
night piled
Upon the CANNES sleckly brushed wohundreddola hide
MT al o
IN I -
IL
BY retNnt dsob, hundreddollar
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24

when I smiled at her she smiled faint
ly In return.
Thinking 1 would try to establish n
more friendly relation between us.
/ laid my hand on the fiaxen head Of
the doll that was still cuddled in her
arms, and smiled encouragingly. But
my action brought such an\extraordin-
airy change to the chiId's face that I
was positively alarmed. She turned
literally livid with what seemed like
the most deadly fear: her lips quiy.
cred. her eyes grew round and bor.
ror-stricken, and she snatched the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24

doll from my hand as II my touch
were denling one, drawing her big
waxen baby under the bedclotheA and
glazing at me with glance IN which
defiance and fear were strangsly
mingled. W.
smoke reassurinKly agar, and
smiled. but saw a little shivsr run
through the small Frame and
thought I had better leave my lftt1s
patient to sleep OF her sxcitsmsnk
though l was puzzled to account sor
It's cause.
CONTINUED Tomorrowy
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
THE
White House Gazette.
WEEK JONES, EDITOR.

giant costumes to see the vaudeville
show In the East Room last night
Willie Taft and Jimmie Woodruff
were encored times In the waltz
from the Merry Widow" They trip
ped the light fantastic to perfection.
Another pleasing feature was jug
Cling by Prof. Cortelyou.
Proceeds were donated to unem-
ployed Indicators.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
EDITORIAL.

Tay}E want every one to read our
IMI message. 1t says things for
HI you in a way you couldn't say
them yourself.
Get It now and take 1t home.
Mail a copy to any Of your friends
that happen to be malefactors OF great
wealth. Put no stamps on 1t and soak
them for the postage. ff
GET 1T NOW II has more adj
jectives In II than all the former state
documents together.
Take 1t home and read 1t aloud to
your children.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24

Was Had at the undesIrables sau,
Best ever"
Magnificent"
"Scintillating."
The above were some OF the epithets
hurled at the Grand Ball OF the On
desirables' club, which was pulled on
In the clubhouse to late hour this
morning.
The guest OF honor was the Limbur-
ger Envoy, who was entertained at
supper kindly supplied by DIR. Wiley.
who gave his Poison Squad day on.
A huge glucose jelly in the shape OF
IL catamount was the centerpiece.
There was not enough glucose To
make the other 1-2.
The menu was work Of art, being
printed by Public Printer Stillings, the
lates acquisition to the club.
After the dancing a collection was
taken up to enlarge the clubhouse.
Childish Admiral contributed some
gold lace; Dear Maria several auto
graph letters: Malefactor OF Great
Wealth gave two blocks Of merger
stock, and other members contributed
various articles
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
Exactly lts Object

william treading his paper)-I see
where they are going TO spend mil
lions In Holland to reclaim fertile
acres from the sea.
Jars JastonishedJ v-For the lands
saket
william--Yes. Jane. that's Just
what they are going TO do It for
Baltimore American.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
CANDIDATES. CARDS.

CANDIDATES CARDS.
Taft Taft, Taft
TAFT,
Fairbanks is all right In his way
but he doesn't. weigh as much as
TAFT!
The Man Who
SLAVES
Wastes
"A I,ot-of Time.
Hughes doesn't shave--all the
more time In which he can look
after your interests.
VOTE FOR HUGHES THE UN
TRIMMED.
Here's the Team, Boys:
Tubby-TAFT AND TIM--Tiny
Keep Us IN Mind.
No Bile In Buttermilk.
ROLLICKING CHARLEY FAIR,
BANKS ~
For He's Jolly Good Fellow"
VIM. J. BRYAN.
Still Doing Business at the Old
Stand.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
Consolation.

Steward, how long will 1t be be.
fore we get into the harbor?"
About an hour and a half.
ma'am-"
"0h, dear, shall die before then"
Very likely. ma'am. But you'll be
all right again when you've been on
shore ten Misunderstanding Journal.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
Raby's Temper.

Mamma--Dar me I'll ain "a an
Mamma-Dear me! I wonder where
baby sot such a temper7
Papa--Never mind, We haven't
time TO fight out that question iuat
nogt--Ph Philadelphia Inquirer
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24

A most enjoyable time was had all
around, the only blot ON the success
OF the entertainment being slight
spat provoked by Shorter q Uglier.
who referred to the Limburger Envoy
as a piece of cheese.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
Eighth Year

While the revised constitution
for Michigan to be submitted to
the people in April or next Nov
ember, as the supreme court shall
decide, is far from perfection TO
The Times way of thinking. it is
an improvement for some COM
mendable features and we will
support it.
AS far as its provisions for the
initiative and referendum itself
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24

PERSONAI<-Any one knowing
what has become OF JOSEPH b. FOR
AKER, kindly communicate with his
friend In Ohio.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-24
ADVERTISEMENTS.

PERSONALr-Political valet desires
new position. Been with present en-
ployer long enough. Apply LOEB.
White House.