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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
The Trackless Trolley,

The trackless trolley is not an idle
dream as fourteen of them are being
very successfully operated in Europe
In general outline and construction the
trackless trolley looks not unlike its
prototype which needs must keep on a
track. The same electric motors drive
the new trolley but the electricity is
gathered from the overhead trolley
Wire by flexible connection. The troll
ley wheel runs on top of the trolley
wire and is connected to the car by a
wire cable. The vehicle is steered with
wheel like an automobile The cars
carry thirty passengers.
A number of Pennsylvania capitalists
are planning to operate a trackless
trolley line from Chattanooga to the
top of Walden's Ridge, Tenn, dis
lance of fifteen miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

'ol. NNatterson continues to give the
snocratic party Il large amount of
client advice for which it would
IN he is charging it nothing. The
able is, however, that good advice
Ter passed current with that organ
lion, and the time is rapidly APP
aching when the doughty Colonel
wake up tn find that his labor OF
\ has been wasted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

The latest step in Bar Harbors anti
automobile war came last week when
syndicate of automobile owners pur-
chased the Green Mountain rarriag &c
road up Green Mountain, one of the
handSom2st and most extensive pleas
ure drives at this resort 1t is their i'll
tcntion to put the road in thorough re-
pair before another season and 70 eS-
tablish line of sightseeing autnmo-
bllcs to run to the top of Green Noun
tain. AS this is a private road, the
anti-automobile laws of the town will
not apply to it. At present the laws
of the town, by permission of the
state, prohibit the use of automobiles,
on all the pleasure drives OF the town,
arranged 50 that it amounts to Il prac-
teal prohibition from entering Bar
harbor The summer cottage colony,
almost without exception wish to go
still further and prohibit their use on
the entire island. and it is the intention
of two or more societies to ask for pro-
hibition of autos on Mount Desert from
the next legislature. Some of the most
influential and wealthy summer resi-
dents are back of the movement, while
George w. Vanderbilt is the only one
OF the summer colony who has come
out openly In defence Of automobiles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

John Temple Graves, the candidate
for Vice President on the independence
ticket, admits frankly that he has lit
tie hope of election but he will endcaV-
tercsting for certain Nebraska mar
by making the welkin ring" AS
ringer. John is said to be a close sec
ord of Mr. Bryan himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Canadians as to raw material, conceG-
ing to them free entry of their wood
pulp in return. But whether Canada
would be disposed to do that may be
Il question. She has been Indifferent
towards reciprocity for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

lmong the latest novels is one en-
ed "Paid in Full" We have not
Ia it but assume that its hero is
he noble youth who bought books
IN the installment plan-and paid
Them, possibly after long years and
haps to escape the recurring vista
is of a long nosed agent. Still 1t is
lent that he survived to pay up in
!. and doubtless. having done so
j able to live happily ever after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
IiIy kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

notice whatever will be taken Of
hsigned communications.
Journal cannot be held responsible
4r the preservation or return Of re-
Scted communications.
jress all communications relating
subscriptions and advertisements
BURLEIGH e. FLYNT, Pub
Bhers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
A Maine Man in New Hampshire.

Here in Maine we shall have a
| special interest in this falls guber-
Material campaign over in the
neighboring state of New Hampshire
from the fact that the Republican
candidate. Henry B. Quinby. nomi-
test, is a native of this State. Usually
| it is in Massachusetts or in the distant
West that former Maine men come to
| the front as governors and members
of Congress, but occasionally a son of
| Maine who leaves his native State
| settles down for his life work just
across the border line, and Mr.. Quincy
in one OF these
He was born June 10, 1916, in
Bidddeford where his father was long
one of the leading business men, and
in that city he passed his boyhOod,
preparing for college at the Biddeford
High school He entered BOwdoin in
the fall of 1865 and graduated in the
class Of 1859. In college he was one of
the leading scholars of his class
and there he was also member
Of the first baseball nine ever organ
lied in a Maine college. Soon after
graduating from Bowdoin Mr.. Quinby
married a New Hampshire girl, the
daughter of Benjamin F. Cole, a lead
ing manufacturer of Laconia, and it
was this which led him to take up his
residence in our sister state.
He became associated with his
father-in-l law in the management of the
extensive business of the LacOnia Car
Works and has been identified with
the business ever since. Through his
concern was rescued from financial
difficulties into which it had fallen and
developed into its present proportions.
For years Mr.. Quinby has been recog-
nized as one OF the leading men OF
his adopted state, being president of
the Laconia National bank and also of
the savings bank Of that city which he
was instrumental in organizing in
1897 He has also extensive interests
in numerous other enterprises in
Laconia and elsewhere.
Like his father here in Maine before
him, Mr.. Quinby has always been an
uncompromising Republican and a
loyal worker for his party. He has
held various local offices, has been de-
leeate to state and national conven-
tons, has served several terms in
both branches of the New Hampshire
legislature and has also served on the
title of Colonel by which he is
Familiarity known. A few years ago
he was prominently mentioned for the
United States Senate and it is said
that the governorship of New Hamp-
shire to which he will be elected later
i'm the fall will not seriously interfere
with his Senatorial aspirations. In
both business and politics Mr.. Quinby
has established reputation as man
OF absolute integrity whose word can
always be relied upon. and he has the
confidence and respect of all the people
Of his state regardless of party
affiliations He will be handsomely
elected in November and as governor
of New Hampshire, as in all his
earlier career, he will reflect credit
upon the State where he was born and
educated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Col r e. Roothby of Portland
general passenger and ticket agent OF
the NJ G. r. r. says that the railroads
Of Maine have done Il great business
this year. The summer business,
says Mr. Boothby, has been tremen-
IOuS and is growing year by year. This
state is vet to be the summer play
ground of America and the Maine Cen
trail railroad Will do its fun share
towards this great development. ''hc
interests of the railroads and the peo-
pie are identical and all should pail
together. We are all working for a
common cause and that is for our own
state and oar own people" Col. Booth
by was at the oxford fair one day last
week and in discussing the value Of the
events, lie said: "TheSe fairs are d
great thing for Maine. They give the
farmers and | may add all other classes
more confidence in the future o. our
State. Maine can now compare With
any western state in the eNcellenca Of
its agricultural shows 1T should he a
lesson to oar boys and girls to stay on
the old Farms and share in the pros
rcrity that is bound to come to all our
people,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

sussia is trying to negotiate new
IA OF $3.50. 100000 in France and it
Bald that arrangements have been
fected there for placing it. The
q that it bears interest at 5 per cent.
IA somewhat striking commentary
In the blow given Russian credit by
war with Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

The question of whether or not the
original John Jacob Aston wore socks
does not appear to be one of great inn
portance to the present day and Sener-
alton. 1t seems to be generally con-
coded that his descendants all wear
them, and of the silk variety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

here are times, it appears, when
\ Jail has its advantages. By re-
ming there, Harry ThaW was re-
Jed OF the necessity Of meeting his
glitOrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

1t appears to be almost rs difficult
for Mr.. Roosevelt to please Mr.. Bryan
as it is tor Mr.. BRYAN to please the
American EeOple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

,r. Bryan. who positively refuses to
uss the question of public owner
y of railroads or the free and I'M
tied coinage of silver at Il ratio of
10 1, accuses Mr.. Taft of lodging.
Isistency has never been Mr.. Bry-
4 stronghold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

he New York Giants expect to clear
1000 this season. The great sport
X n winner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

overnor Higgins of Rhode island
bhatically announces that he Will
be a candidate for recollection. 1t
svident that the governor. having
b the handwriting upon the wall,
developed an unmistakable case
,Old feet. NEF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

srship flights appear to be furnish
IA fairly sure method Of committing
side. The day when this method of
isportation will be in general vogue
us to be yet a long time distant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Smmany Hall factions have yet to
I together, and even if they We're
larry New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

I is very evident that John Temple
Ives takes himself seriously and
8e are growing Indications of the
that Mr.. Bryan has ceased to re
! him az joke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

smma Goldman. the high pricstesS
anarchists, is going to Australia. 1t
sp to the immigration authorities to
| to it that she remains there
snanently. This country can spare
without any regrets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

he Houston Post thinks that Mr.
gen should be willing to forego the
q of Texas if he can secure its axle
jAse trade Doubtless such an out
$e would serve as q balm for his
stical feelings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

he weather bureau man appears to
aevcral laps ahead of the rain he is
aicting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

n exchange declares that "1i,0o0
syers hang out their shingles every
b." 1t must remember, however,
/ the grim reaper is cutting an
lily down the number at the other
Of the line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

md now they are moving to cleo
81 the railroad terminals at Chicago.
eil only be a short time before all
\ large cities of the country will be
In this basis and the smoke and
smotives will be a thing of the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

is said that John r. Graves vests
TX more loudly than HIS oratory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

This week brings the Windsor fail
one of the biggest and best Of the
little" ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

rville Wright has broken the re-
!. He has also broken his hip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

There is no lack Of candidates from
Portland for the place in the executive
council which Hon. Thurston ). Burns
Among those mentioned thus far are
eA-Mayor Chas. II. Randall, cN~Shcr,II
Samuel d. Plummer, Representa-
tive j. PHtnam Stevens, Milford q.
Chapman Esq. and James Cunningham,
proprietor of the Lafayette hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Edward Pcple, who has written several
novels ANA plays. is the author of The
Sptnre, which has beer rt,nning as :,
serial, and will be published in Septen, Der
by Moif"t. Yard & Co, of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Augusta has cordial welcome this
week for the State Board of Trade de-
legates who assemble here for their
annual meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

The annual meeting Of the Maine
Teachers Association will be held in
Portland, October % to 81 inclusive.
This association meets each year in
October, alternating between Bangor
and Portland and Lewiston. Within
The past few years the organization has
so grown in membership that it is COM
PEELED to meet in the largest cities of
the state in order to secure hotel ac-
Communications and halls sufficiently
large in which to hold its sessions.
Close to 1900 teachers registered in
Bangor last year, probably altogether
more than 1000 We're in attendance up
on some part of the meetings. A much
larger registration is expected in Port
land next month The Association of
High Schools and Colleges holds its
meetings at the same time, so that all
departments of the state educational
interests will be represented. The an
nouncement of the program will be
given soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

That was an enterprisinG bit oc bust
ress when the Sanford Tribune gCt out
.nc state election With complete re-
turns from all of York County as We'll
as general results throughout the State
The edition also has q good report of
the fire at Saco selling on the streets
Of Sanford three hours before any
newspaper was being sold in BiddeGord
containing an account of it. iii its
general makeup and presawork the cd
itiun would have been credit to any
Maine daily. Few weekly offices could
lave done such a job as the Tribune
did. Perhaps Sanford will see 4 daily
Tribune before long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Arthur Stanwood Piers new book
for boys will be called THE New Boy
and the seen" is once more St
TlmothN'S school. 1t will be published
in the fan by the Houghton- Mifllin
COMPANY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
THE MORGUE MAN

NJ. Gaud. for thirty years the su-
perintendent Of the Paris morrue. said
farewell to the grewsome place with
tears in his eyes and words of regret
on his lips Newspaper men asked him
for experiences and impressions g"
ana when he had given them he re-
ceived from those who heard him TIE
title Of Philosopher Of the MorEue."
To a representative Of the NTa+ip
he said that he had been very haupv
at the morgue and had learned there
the lesson Of life. When one sees he
fore him continually" he said s.v-hat
1t is for which we work and slave and
commit all sorts OF folly. our fears and
our worries vanish. OF course. il took
quite a while before I realized that a
dead man is no longer a man. before
I learned 70 look upon those who are
brought here from the physical poInt
only. Until that was accomplished I
could not eat. except with aversion
Two WeeKS cured ne" lie recalled
some of the gTewsome scenes which he
had Witnessed. and said: Y became
accustomed TO all these things. lint
never TO the police practice of con-
fronting a prisoner with the body of
a murdered person It always Disguised
me. probably because my experience
told me that these experiments are
never follows except in books Only
once did ! see man 20 to pieces. and
he was the giant wrestler Gamahut. in
1855 Now / go TO the country, to a
little house with a garden. where there
are fresh flowers and green fields. Who
knows If l may not find there in the
pastoral surroundings Disappointment
and SORROWS which escaped while I
lived here with the dead2 Who knows %
New York Tribune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
Our Shame of the Mines.

Killed - 9O6...................2.061
Killed D., 1907. 500
In 49, the ratio was TO each
1000 workmen; in 1900 1t was 3.24;
in 1906 it vas 20.
This is the record o, lives lost in
American mines Abroad the ratio
runs from lbs in Great Britain TO
O.9l in France.
What have Americans TO say of
such a contrast?
The explanation lies in two facts
that a scientific inquiry has been
made into the conditions under
which mining is done in Europe,
while none has been made in the
United Stares which is sufficiently
comprehensive; and that on the
basis of this inquiry regulations as
TO the use Of safe" explosives,
blasting, firing and similar details
Of operation have served to save the
lives Of the foreign workmen.
To put America alongside Europe
in this work Of pure humanity and
national character, it is proposed
that the United States shall conduct
an inquiry INTO the conditions
which govern mining in the several
States. Beyond this the Federal
Government cannot hope TO go But
for this. the Senate has allowed
$3.50 TO be expended under the
direction of the Geological Survey,
bureau which has already done
much III this same direction, though
with inadequate equipment. The
issue. like so much else that is good
this year, now rests with the
House.
That body, through lis Committee
on Mines and Mining has recently
concluded hearings on tha need tor
the Bureau Of Mines. II was To-
ported in our news columns OF yes
terday that a report favorable to
such bureau would shortly Us
submitted. It is to be hoped so, in
deed. COR the bureau is needed as
badly as the money provided by the
Senate
OF course. precautions looking %
the saving of life are not the only
field Of such a bureau. There should
be inquiries into the methods Of
smelling, into placer mining, into
the means for preventing the pres
ent appalling waste Of mine prod
ucts. Mining has grown faster in
this country than scientific knOwl-
edge. But the chief need is that of
saving life. Of redeeming the conn
try from a position where the in
slant death Of seventeen men and
the hermetical incarceration OF
seventy others, as at Hanna. Wyo.,
recently, viii not be passed unno-
ticed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
Grand Opera at National.

The three performances OF grand
opera that Will be given by the company
from the Metropolitan opera House IN
New York at the New National Tneatsr
on April IS and IS VIII enlist the services
OF some Of The worlds greatest singers.
among the favorite artists who viii be
heard here viii be Mines Geraldine Far
rar and Jacoby; and NM Caruso. Scot
IT, and PlanCOn.
To these will be added Mines. Lima Cav
aIeTi. Bessie AbOtt- Dereyne. FOTTna and
NM. BOuCi. Martin, and Lucas La Bo-
heme" BY Puccinj. the opening work
Of the season. will be given on Thurs
day. April is. AT O'Clock. There viii
be no performance on Good Friday: and
on Saturday, April IS. the company VIII
give two performances. "AIignon," BY
Thomas, being played in the afternoon.
and a double bill composed OF Mascag-
mis- .-Cavalleria Rusticana," and Leon
CavalC's "PagliacCi.' occupying the
evenings performance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
The tuberculosis Bill.

BY The agreement of the con-
ferees. tie Gallinger bill for the
compulsory registration of turereu-
losis in this jurisdiction, has been
much improved.
AS the measure left the House it
provided that even suspected cases
must be reported TO the Health Of
fee, and did not require the prompt
fumigation of dwellings from which
tubercular patients shall remove.
The first of these provisions eX-
posed the measure to the only just
adverse criticism it has had 10 en-
counter; the second and third weak
ened it manifestly.
In its present form-which is
practically the form in which it was
introduced by Mr.. Gallinger-sus-
pected cases are not to be reported
until reasonable doubt shall have
been satisfied and infected walls
and floors are 20 be made clean. The
expectation is confident that the
conference report viii be adopted.
When that shall come TO pass, a
great step forward will have been
taken IN lifting the American Capt.
tai out of its disgraceful leadership
in disease.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
NO. 63" KILLED At WORK,
HIS NAME NOT KNOWN

CHICAGO April $40. S. was
killed last night His life was crushed
out by q great iron door fn the ware
house Of the Pioneer Paper Stock Com
pany al EingsDUry and Ohio streets
NO. g. is all that anyone knows q
him except mat he was a man
His identi-y had long ago been lost IN
the eTacinz process OF large corpora
ton methods He had worked faith
fully during nearly three years Tor tina
company. but his employer never hon
cred him with 4 name To them .
was always No s.. just as the man w.rD
worked at his side was No p or any
other number within the range OF the
compaDy's payroll
After No IS was found 10 be dead
the police set about 20 learn who he
really was They questioned employees.
and each one answered. No s. That
was all they knew They were num-
bers themselves
The body OF No. IS is now at Shute's
morgUe, 173 Chicago avenue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09

standing of the House, as outsiders
will see it, even though not the most
spectacular, is the fact that the
Senate is this year earning the
credit for the appropriation bills.
1t was in the upper house that the
raise Of army pay was saved; it
will be there that the raise of navy
pay will be saved; it was there that
the work of the Geological Survey
was extended to include an inquiry
into the causes of accidents in
mines; it was there that provision
was made for the proper housing of
the departments. and it viii be
there that the proper development
Of the National Capital viii be safe
guarded, if at all.
The one new contribution to the
money bills of the session which
will probably originate with the
House viii be the proposed omnibus
public building bill. On that dis
tinction the Republican Representa-
tives viii take their stand before
the country. 1t is not a particularly
fortunate selection-for that is the
only measure which dissatisfes
every locality left out and satisfies
those that are included only when
the bill carries the whole sum asked.
The adroit floor leadership which
has permitted itself TO be outdone
by Mr.. Williams at every turn has
given further evidence of its far