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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
GETTING BUSY.
Democrats Formulate Scheme to Scare
Up Campaign Fund.

Chicago. Aug 13.-The Democratic
national campaign fund of 1908 will be
raised through applications to the in
di"iduaI states for contributions Each
state under the direction of its national
committeeman or a financial >represen-
tative designated for the purpose will
determine its own method of raising
money. The general plan became
known today on arrival here of Chair
man Mack of the national committee
from Lincoln, Neb.. and the plan is
understood to nave met the entire APP
prevail Of William J. Bryan, John w.
Kern and members of the campaign
text book committee accompanied Mr..
Mack to this city. Mr.. Kern left later
in the day for his home in Indianapolis
The financial committee, of which
Colonel Moses G. Wettmore of st. Lou
is chairman, generally agree that be
tween 100000 and $1,OOOoOO will be
REQUIRED to finance the legitimate eX-
penses of tn" campaign. How to pro-
vide these means has caused Cover
nor \. Haskell of oklahoma, treasurer
OF the national committee, and Colonel
Wcttmorc, no little concern and the
adoption of the plan announced to raise
money by states is believed to be so |
luton of the problem. State pride, the
financial committee. however. will ar
rang to enlist the monetary aid from
all those who have indicated that they
are ready to contribute in substan-
tia degree The contributions to the
various financial committeeman in the
several states and instructed them to
proceed Immediately with the collec-
ton Of funds.
While no public solicitations have as
yet been made by the national commit
tee. contributions from various sources.
in no small amounts. are being re-
ccivcd daily at the Chicago headquar-
Lers Chairman Mack took up the work
Of organizing the speakers bureau here
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
A big STICK" GOURD
Presented Bryan With $50 BY Party Of
Nebraska Farmers.

FairvieW, Lincoln. Neb., Aug. b.
Several hundred farmers from Dtoe
county, Neb, headed by H. III. Hanks
of Nebraska city. who came 10 Lin
'rolE to attend the notification cerc-
,nOlcS, rode out to FairvieW today and
presented the Democratic nominee with
a big Stick gourd. They also handed
him Il campaign contribution of $50,
subscribed by 30 of their number. In
accepting the gourI and the contribu-
ton. NJ. Bryan assured his visitors
that if elected to the Presidency the
Big Stick" would not be in evidence,
believing it WAS easier to lead people
through their love than to control them
through their fears. Mr.. Bryan paid Il
tribute t. farmers, declaring that
1.-THE farmer is going to have . larger
influence in the shaping of govern
ment." He added:
"The gourd which you present cor
tainly looks very much like the Bis
Stick as we have seen it carjcatured
and think that the gourd is Il fitting
emblem to represent Republican pol
icies, for the Big Stick which has been
so Loudly praised. has not accomplished
Il great q, al in the way Of actual leg
iSlation. Republican leaders have So
steadfastly opposed reform that the
Big Stick has been quite as empty
as this S,lid III actual results. Then,
too the sourd may fifty symbolic the
hollowEe&>' of Republican promises anu
the fact that Republican policies have
nothing IN them of good to tile farm
cr. | shall be glad to accept Che BIG
Stick Suilrd. although if the Democrat
ic party wins. the Big Stick will not
be in evidence. The Democratic idea
is not coercion by force. but Il ju,tic"
that will appeal to the hearts IF men.
for it is easier to lead people through
their love than 10 control them through
their fears"
Mr.. Bryan then thanked his visitors
for the contribution to the campaign
fund. He declared that ''our campaign
fund is coming from the people and the
people will control the administration.
in case If Democratic victory
MIR. Bryan showed no effects from
his cXertionS of yesterday. and today
resumed. tie usual routine of receiving
callers and preparing speeches which
he will deliver within the next two
weeks.
(Which is the more important, dig
nifty or honesty" was the only com
ment Mr., Bryan would max" regarding
the action of the Oklahoma state Re !
publican convention yesterday III
adopting resolutions condemninS as I'M |
dignitied the Democratic policy of OBJ
tanning campaign contributions by pop
ular subscription.
Invitations to visit various parts OF |
the country and deliver speeches came |
thick and fast on William Jennings
Bryan today.
Through Henry O. Clayton and Il. II.
Walker. Montgomery. Ala. expressed
its desire for his presence Aug. IL. Mr..
BRYAN expressed a desire to go South
but said it was too early in the cam
paign for him to make any definite an
as to his engagements on
that date.
He hoped that after conference
With the national committee he might
DC able 10 go to Montgomery and possi-
,ly some other point in the southern
states in response to numerous invi-
atiOns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
SENTIMENT is MIXED
As to Gov. Hughes for Second Term
As New Works Executive. 3d.

New York, Aug. 13.-Timothy l..
Woodruff. chairman of the Republican
state committee, today said that he
had no information as to the report
published today that prominent Wall
Street interests are opposed to the re-
nomination of Governor Hughes.
; Concerning his conferences with Re
publican leaders in this state. Mr..
Woodruff said that nearly all of them
had advised waiting for the reason
that sentiment was mixed. and it was
impossible to say what the majority
of the people wanted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

Thursday at Boston the delegates to
the International Typographical Union
convention after listening to the at
tractive features of three cities decided
to hold their next convention at st.
Joseph. Mo. With this question settled
the convention took up several pro-
posed changes in the general laws,
but the only one adopted was that
abolishing sub lists in all union Of
hces. The change will. it was stated.
open all union offices to all union men
who can get a position John Mitchell
OF the National Civic League was a
guest of the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
LAFoLLErrE DENIES IT.
Says He Is Not Democrat, Though
He Admires Mr.. Bryan.

Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. 13.-Before a big
audience at the Epworth League as
sembly last night, Senator Robert NJ.
LaFollette expressed great admiration
and friendship for William j. Bryan.
while insisting that he himself was a
Republican. The fight against the
railroads to secure lower rates and
no determinations he said, had been
started back in the 10's by Wisconsin,
Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. These
policies, he added. We're not the pro-
duct Of the minds of either Bryan or
Roosevelt A man in the audience ac-
cused LaFollette of being a Demo-
crat. but he denied it. The senator
denounced the Aldrich- Vreeland cur
rency bill as vicious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
THREE NEW RECORDS
Easily Made by American Athletes
While Playing at Queenstown.

Queenstown. Aug. 13-Prior to sail
ing for New York several of the ath-
letes who recently competed in the
Olympic games at London. gave an
exhibition on the promenade quay here
tonight and each of the events estab-
lished new record. Ralph Rose of
San Francisco put the 16-pound shot
81 feet. Rinches. Walsh of Canada
threw the 56pound weight for height
Is feet, 81 inches. and John Flanna-
gan, Irish American A. c., threw the
56-pound weight 80 feet inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

voter at both places turned out. regard
less of party affiliations. The rally at
Weld was called to order by state Com
mitteeman Harry p. Austin. The rally
held here in the evening was a RATHER.
The meeting, which was held at the
Town hall, was attended by as many
people as could be jammed into the hali
and they We're all wild with enthusiasm.
Hon c. n. Blanchard presided. Both
Mr.. Fernald and Mr.. Swasty made a de-
oided hit both here and at Weld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

business of the convention was the de-
cisin to unite all societies of the order
under one head with headquarters in
the United States. The following Of
ficers We're elected: Supreme grand
mistress. Laura J. Given, Massachu-
sets; secretary, G. Milligan. Massa-
chusetts; treasurer, Mary Roome, New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Steamer Comet came down river yes
terday morning in place of the steamer
Islander of the Augusta, Gardiner 4
Boothbay Steamboat CO., which is hav-
ing re"airs made upon the propeller
at Bath. The mate of the Islander
was in command. Capt, Westman re-
naming at Bath with the Islander
The Comet will take an excursion party
to Bath today and the Islander will
resume her regular trips
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Mr.. Hiram S. Gray has Just received
the sad ncws of the sudden death of
his brother, James c. Gray, of Orovile.
California. Of which place he has been
resident for SO years. He came East
to visit his brother, five years ago.
Two brothers, Charles H. Gray of San
Leandro, Calf. Hiram s. Gray of Au-
gusta. and one sister, Mrs. James Cook
of China survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Mrs. Otis Blaisdell went to Ocean
Point yesterday to pass Il few days
at the Stephenson cottage. She expects
to return Sunday and will be accom-
parted by her son. Frank Blaisdell and
his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
BLACK HAND.
Continued from Page One.)

work The face and throat of the wo-
man We're. diScolored from strangula-
ton and she had evidently been dead
several hours. The police are search
ing for young man who is said by
neighbors to have called on Mrs. Miller
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
ONLY ONE SURE WAY
TO ADVERTISE

All the time Hammer your name,
your business and your strong points.
so consistently. 50 thoroughly. into
peoples minds that IL t',ey walked In
-"nsr sleep trey would come to your
Oe0eA .. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
A RoUsING OPENING.
Franklin Voters Hear Republican
Speakers With Great Enthusiasm.

Wilton. Me-. Aug. 13.-(SreciaD. If the
reception accorded Hon. Bert VI. Feinald
and Hon. John p. Swasey by the voters
here and at Weld. when they opened the
terrain. th,r thcrN viii lac nothing int :; h :
Republican party in sight at the elections
to he held this fall, Practically every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Il am glad to say" Mr.. Bryan re-
marked, that all these invitations as
sure me that / will receive the cleo
tnral vote of not only Alabama but
of all other Southern States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

DIR. and Mrs. w. l.. Hayes and son,
w. l.. Hayes Jr.. who have been visit
ing DIR. Hayes mother. Mrs. r. T.
Hayes Brunswick avenue. returned
yesterday to Cambridge. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Read Dwight NJ. Wise's adj. closing
out sale Of clothing at Just half
price" Short and sweet is this ad:
s"cet to those who buy their clothing
needed ut half price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

George \. Bowie, who has been in
poor health at his home on North street
for several weeks past has SO far re-
covered that yesterday he Was able
to so to the Richmond campmceting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

New York. Aug. 13,-Wiliam IT, Taft
has written to the commmittee having in
charge the arrangements for national
conference Of the unemployed to he held
in this city beginning Sept %, that he
will not be able TO attend the conference.
Invitations to address the conference
were also sent to William ]. BRYAN and
Thomas l.. Hisgen, the Independence par
ty nominee. The latter accepted the invi-
tation. Mr.. Bryan has not been heard
from as yet
\ reply from Eugene V. Debs was re-
ceived b. the committee in answer to an
invitation in which Mr.. Debs thanked
them for it, but said owing to campaign
engagements it would be impossible for
him to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
Connecticut Republican Convention.

Hartford Conn. Aug. ia call for
a meeting of the Republican state
committee to select a chairman of the
Republican state convention In New
Haven next month was issued today.
United States Senator +. b. Brandegee
will be asked to preside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
SITUATION LOOKING FINELY.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

had no political engagements here to-
day but closed and surrendered the
last of the rooms used as Mr.. Taft'S
pra-Conventiun headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis A. Goldsmith
and child, who have been wishing Mr..
G0llSmith's parents at West Gardi-
ner returned yesterday 10 Brookline
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Mrs. ]. NJ. Vance and son Colville
who have been visiting Mrs Fred F.
McCauslaEd, returned yesterday 10
| then home in Pittsfield, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

Gardiner. Me, Aug. s. 1908
candidates proposing to teach in the
schools OF Gardiner and Faiming,lale are
notified that an examination of teachers
Will be held at the Council Rooms in the
CITY Building, Gardiner. on Tuesday,
Sept. j. 1913. at 3 o'clock A. NJ.
aug10dt31 c. O. TURNER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Miss Tena Weymouth, who has been
passing her vacation at her nome on
Spring street returned yesterday in
Worcester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

The Misses Carrie and Gertrude Cox
arrived home Wednesday night from
Capitol Island. where they have been
passing the week with Mrs Patten
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Miss Rosalind Richards was in tba
CITY yesterday from Camp Merry.
weather at Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

In amount of capital of national banks
New York leads with $151 657 600 with
Pennsylvania next and Ohio third Penn
sylvania, with 1884, leads in the number nf
national hanks. with Texas second and
Illinois third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

George III. Allen of Farmingdale has
gone to Boston and will pass IL month
there and in other places in MIassa.
chuSettS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Miss Marietta Parsley, who has
been visiting at Westbrook, arrive,
home Wednesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Hon. Asbury G. Stilphen Of Farm
ingdalc went to New Meadows Inn YES
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Miss Marguerite Doyle Of Manches-
ter. VT, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs
ii. f. Hines, Brunswick avenue,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Mrs II. }. Addison of Sonervi!le
Mass, Is visiting her sister. Mrs. A. P
Gtrdner for a couple of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Miss EStabrook of Warren, r. l.. who
has been visiting Mrs. Charles II. GRAY
left yesterday for Monhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
NEW OPERA HOUSE

NOTTCE TO CON1RAC TORS.
Sealed proposals for building new
Opera House at Gardiner, Me, will
be received until August Goth, 1908, by
the Gardiner Realty Co. Plans may
be seen, specifications. forms of con-
tract and proposals will be ready on
Monday, August 10th. The right Is
reserved to reject any and all bids.
GARDINER REALTY CO.
F. e. Boston, Pres.
L. c. Ballard, Treas.
Office. Depot Square. augsd1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Mrs 5. II. Heath went yesterdav
morning to Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
GARDINER,

Miss Katie Howe of Boston is visi.
ing Miss Annie Brann.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Liverpool makes nearly sS0o,eOo a
year by municipal trading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
MANY INVITATIONS
For Visits BY Candidates and But Very
Few Accepted.

Toledo. O.. Aug. 13.--Wiliam I'll. Taft
and William J. Bryan are expected to at
tend the G. a. II. encampment here the
first week in September. Both have been
invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Underwear 33 Mems Balbriggan
Union Suits $1.O0 quality 58c. All sizes
SO to 46
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

$1,000 Mems Suits. Brown. Mixed
worsteds Observation-Disclosures. s7.75
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

All sizes Mems tan BaIbriggan Shirts
and drawers double seat, regular
37lac. To close. .1sc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-25
Thomas Farrell.

The Roston Sunday Post contained the
following:
Thomas Farrell. 70 years of age, an in
mate of the Soldiers Home at Togus
Me-, who was visiting Boston on fur
lough died suddenly yesterday morning
in the lodging house of Mrs. Margret
Wood at Lawrence place, West End.
Death was due to natural causes, as he
had suffered from heart trouble for some
time The body was cared for by the
Soldiers Relief Association.
In a pocket of his clothes We're found
his discharge and pension papers, made
out in the name of Thomas Cahill, the
name under which he enlisted. No one
is able to explain just why he used a
name other than his own.
In Savannah, Ga, there lives daugh-
ter of the veteran to whom he has often
tenderly referred to. yet none of his
friends ever remember of seeing the
child. She is married and is reported
wealthy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-25
Celebration Meeting Toniqht,

This evening at 7.30 is the time for
the general meeting of the citizens to
make the preliminary arrangements
for Fourth of July celebration. The
meeting will be held at the city rooms.
The features for the celebration will
be decided upon, and the committees
TO carry. them out appointed. Some
want firemans muster, and others
feel that it would mean more WorI,
and expense than can be given il with
the other attractions that will have
to be provided. 1t is certain that DR..
Noyes is to be the solicitor and treas
urer, and he has already commenced
upon his part of the celebration And
incidentally it would be we'll to remind
contributors that his task is not an
easy one, and those who see to con-
tribute would help him if they would
respond promptly when he calls on
them without telling him to come
again, and by passing over the money
on the spot. He is working for the
good of the cause, and each citizen
should do their part and save him un-
necessary work, for all are interested.
and ne is doing a favor to collect the
funds. 1t is hoped that there will be
large attendance at the meeting, and
that everybody will Ec there i,ro;n;p:-
ly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-25
Thomas Demo.

Thomas Demo died at A. M. Sat
urday at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Addie Laney, Demo street. Mr..
Demo had been in poor health for the
past year and recently had several
attacks of heart failure. His age was
60 years.
The direct cause of death was a
paralytic shock with which he was
stricken at a little after 5 P. M. Fri
day. He was at the sorting boom
when taken and was at once taken
home in a carriage and physicians
were hastily summoned.
Without doubt Mr.. Demo was the
best known riverman in this part of
the State. For Is years he was in
charge of the sorting boom and it is
a strange coincidence that he died as
one might say in the harness. He was
OH jam of logs when stricken. With
out warning the jam started and his
friends are of the opinion that this
was the cause of the stroke.
Mr.. Demo was the son of the late
Mike Demo, for years the trusted
lieutenant Of the late Ex-Governor Alb
ner Coburn of this town in his extern
sive numbering operations. He was
in the habit of going in the woods
winters and of following the river in
tho spring and summer
Mr.. Demo was twice married and
the second wife survives. He had a
large family, but of these only one is
living. His mother, Mrs. Sarah Demo.
one of the oldest French women of
the town. also survives.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been fully completed, but it IS
probable that services will be held at
$50 this morning at st. Mary's Cath
olic church, where he was comnIu-
meant.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-25

Tt is probable that in the future
fishermen will give Cold brook a wide
berth. Last Friday afternoon Payson
Stevens and Bert F. Stain were ar
raigned in the municipal court before
Judge Bachelor for fishing there. The
complaint was Frank Russell, fish and
game warden at East Madison. This
brook is a tributary to the Wesser-
runsett stream and is closed for a pc
riod Of several years. Mr.. Russell was
coming to town on the electric cars
AMI just as he was crossing the tres
tie happened to see the men fishing.
He left the car and took the men down
town. 1t cost $40 for the first trout
and 81 for each other. Mr.. Stain paid
SIS, having three trout Mr. Stevens
paid $40 for the seven which he had.
1t was quite expensive sport the
trout costing about Sc pound.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-25
WATERVILLE.
A SMALL PANIC
Caused BY Falling of Glass During
Performance At the Nickel.

Saturday evening the occupants of
the Nickle theater were thrown into
great disorder and q small panic en-
sued, caused from the falling in of the
remaining portion of the plate glass
| window, which was previously broken.
1t will be remembered that short
time ago one of the large plate glass
windows of the theater was broken.
The upper part was left in the casing
and the entire front was covered with
a white oilcloth to prevent the glass
from falling outward.
About'S o'clock Saturday evening the
remaining portion of glass fell into
the lobby Of the theater with a crash
that could be heard for a long distance.
The theater was packed to the doors
and the people thought the picture ma
chine had blown up. Some one cried
"Ere,' throwing the people into great
disorder and causing q grand rush for
the front and rear entrances.
During the hasty exit made by many
several articles of clothing were lost
and trampled upon, but no serious
damage was done Not until Mr.. Clark,
the soloist at the theater, jumped up
on The platform and assuring the
people that there was no fire, did the
panic subside. The rear entrance.
which was recently built, was called
into use by those in the front of the
theater.
The roise of the falling glass and the
sight of the people running from the
theater brought a large number to
that vicinity, but after learning the
immediate cause of the trouble the
crowd was dispersed and the perform
arce continued.