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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
Railroads and Steamboats,
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Railroad

TIME TABLE SHOWING THE TINE
AT WHICH TRAINS ARE DUE TO
ARRIVE AND DEPART.
Pullman Car Service.
Sleeping Car between Boston and Carl
bon en- trains scheduled TO leave Boston
at 1000 =. NJ. and Caribou at rs p. NJ.
TRAINS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE
BANGOR.
500 A. NJ, For Fort Kent Houlton. Carl
bou Van Buren,, Fort Fairfield and inter-
mediate stations.
AS a. NJ. For Greenvilie and intermedi-
ate stations.
SIS !. M. For searsport and intermedi-
at" stations.
20 r. NJ. For IIoulton. Pressure Isle
Caribou, Fort Fairfield and intermediate
stations
40 p. NJ. For Greenville. Searsport and
Intermediate stations.
TRAINS DUE AT BANGOR.
7.25 A NJ. From Searsport and Intcrrle-
date stations.
a.o5 y NJ. From Greenville and interme-
diatc stations.
2u5 P, NJ. From Fort Fairfield, Van
Buren,, Caribou, Houltnn, Fort Kent.
Ashland AMI Intermediate stations.
ms p. NJ. From Greenville and interrne-
date stations.
100 p. NJ, From Van Ruren. Caribou.
Pressure Isle, Fort Fairfield, Houltor and
Intermediate stations.
W. NJ. BROWN. GEO. NJ, HOuGHTON.
Genl Supt. Pass'r Traffic Mgr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
PENOBSCOT.
GARLAND.

Mrs. LAURA TcWlc from Charleston
has i'c"n visiting her friend. Mrs. Hat
ii" Randall Tor a short time.
Frank oliver. vito has been quite
III. is beginning To go out (, little at
This writing.
chart, : T.. Skillin has sold his place
To- Ecrt Grnnrll. He has moved with
hi: family into the house. Mr. and
Ms Skillin viii remain for II While
iii the OIL home.
Mrs. Rebccca Stewart returned to
Camuridgeport. Mass. where she has
been visiting her children. Arthur and
Lizzie Stewart.
Mrs. Emma Tolnlan has been i'll the
last irw weeks. but is gaining quite
slowly.
Thomas Edtrhcldcr has recently had
Il telpphonc installed. Line 10, ring T..
rho Grange han audience room is be-
ing repaired ana very finely painted
ana decorated.
Fremont Haskell has sold his place
to H,rt Knight. He is intending to
move into the village.
Town meeting was held March .. H.
+. Knight vas elected auditor and
town clerk A new board Of sclectmen
was chosen. c. NJ. Jennings, first Tom
Oliver. second: Amer Paul. third
Fred Clark was elected to school
r"ard and David Allen collector Of
taxes ana treasurer.
me second term Of High school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

That million dollar Jeanes bequeSt
has now dwindled down to the vanish.
ing point. Some place the value Of tho
coal lands involved at $4,000 and 9TH
ers. in view Of a contest over the title.
set the mark not more than half as
nigh as this, In view OF this develop
ment, Swarthmore finds no Difficulty
in vindicating its academic freedom
by refusing to give up athletics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

In one of Vermont's most respectable
and law abiding towns the startling
discovery was made when the town
meeting was held the other day that
there were 525 votes in the ballot box,
although the list showed that only .43
citizens had voted. There was all
kinds of excitement in the air in Il
minute, but soon it was made clear that
a lot of last years ballots had been
spread its wings over the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

We regret to know that the editor
and proprietor Of the New :. Age
neglected to give proper instructions to
his headline writer in the matter of
handling the municipal ekction re-
turns. The headlines in ducsas Jon in
formed the readers that the democrats
Of Augusta won a great victory. while
everybody knows-on the authority of
the editor and proprietor of the Age
himsclf-that it was u non partisan
and business victory ii triumph Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Minneapolis newspaper is re-
Sr"nSibie for the story that Il Bryan
harrel' holding no less than 800. 900
would be opened in Minnesota in the
attempt to deprive Governor Johnson
ol the Minnesota delegates to the
Denver convention. II there was any
truth in this story it would be a most
distressing revelation of Democratic
corruption. but it is hard to believe the
story. Not because it involves
Democratic corruption but because
Bryan would be very foolish to spend
ms own money or that of his friends
in capturing the Minnesota delegates.
lie is too thrifty business man to
waste money in order to get a dele
cation which he will not need.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
Z kfF

Of :hC 300 deaths in the great city
"l New York last year about one IN
- or .23I. were the result Of organic
heart disease. showing the terrible
strain and stress OF life in the human
maelstrom Of the metropolis. \ still
greater number Of deaths. however
were due to consumption, the great
white plague against which the world
Is Eow beginning to fight with new
courage and condolences. Consumption
was the largest single cause Of death
III th" city Tor the year, having no few
II dim S999 victims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
COUNTY NEWS.
HANCOCK.
SURRY.

Ih,. toxin meeting held Monday was
n)t us well attended as usual, on ac-
court Of the storm. The same town
officers were elected as last year. Both
tie Methodist and Baptist societies
Id dinners and the Methodist also
had 4 supper.
Tho drama held 1T East Surry Tues
day hight was wcll attended. a large
number going from the village. The
parts were well taken and a large sum
was realized.
G. ~ Beede who has been i'll is bet
ter.
Tie Surry dramatic club will present
tii- drama Nc and OTIS next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Minister WI Ting Fang says he fail,
20 see any reason why the Chinese gov
eminent Should interfere with the sell
trncc Of death passed upon nile chi
EcS" murdcrcrs in Boston the other
day He says. Il have no question
that these men were given IL fair trial
aud | am not III this country to save
criminals from receiving their Just
punishment. He comes from Il coun-
try where there is neither Compunc-
ti"n nor delay in executing the law in
the case OF Il prisoner condemned to
death "fTRF,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

hing Alfonso returned safely from
las visit to Barcelona and his family
and loyal subjects are breathing freely
"hSe more Having returned safely he
Is hailed on all sides for his bravery.
but had there been an Anarchistic at
tempt on his life, which there was ev-
cry reason to expect when he went
mo that hotbed of Anarchists. he
would have been berated throughout
the world Tor his folly. Barcelona is
the second city Of Spain in size but it
Is really the first in Importance and is
the most modern and progressive city
of the kingdom. While Madrid and the
Spanish monarchy have been asleep
Barcelona has kept awake and has
been moving forward. Taking adyan.
tase of this progressive spirit the ex.
IRENE radicals of Spain have made the
city their headquarters and have giyer
most extensive notoriety. Now
mat the Spanish King has visited tn,
Guy ana gone out alive, Barcelona viii
stand in little better light before IN,
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
WALDO.
TROY CENTER.

Mr. ami Mrs L. =. Tyler were in Pitts
field Tuesday
Mr.. ana Mrs. a. G. Mylick visited in
DXmont last week.
T. W. IIawcs has been, drawn as jury
man for the April term of court.
Cassie White and family of fittsfield
viii move soon to Edwin Wlitaker's
farm.
Mrs. Mary Woods returned last week
from Boston, where She passed tie win
ter with her daughter
Mrs. T. W. HAYES, who was in Bangor
last week for surgical treatment, after
passing the week with her sister, Mrs.
f. f. BaGley, III Pittsfcd. returned home
Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
HAlLDALE.

There were no preaching at the
church last Sunday.
Mr.. Rogers. who has been at work
for II. T. Jackson for several months,
has completed his job and gone away.
The next meeting of the Ladies' Club
will be with Mrs. Annie Ingrahaln,
March 13.
Watson Reeves, u pauper, who has
been boarded at Enoch Andersons the
past year. died suddenly, March 3.
c. II. Vose went to Massachusetts
last week. where he had good posi-
ton awaiting him.
Mrs. Susie Clark Of Belfast visited
her sister. Mrs. Emma Clement, last
Saturday and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

According to California CORE
spondcnt. Magdalena Bay where the
been famed for its sharks, seals. snakes,
,,,nd and sunshine. At present, how
ever. The ships are me chief attraction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
Saturday, March IA, 1908.

In speaking of the reasons back of
her attempt to get divorce, the fair
Evelyn says that there are some things
she will never tell. Let US hope she
will stick very closely to that reso-
IIiipn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

a baby elephant which was born this
week in New York has been named
ABE Lincoln" and the New York Post
observes that they have evidently for
gotten the unfortunate precedent D:
the war eagle. "Old Abe" who laid an
,uy III his declining years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

In speaking Of Sheriff PenncHs an
nnuncement that he will not be can
didate fer another term. the Portland
Press remarks that from the DdFno-
cratic point Of view the, gfepes have
been sour anxGsWaeE since tfst.PoTt-
land city election in December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

all the rich dresses in vogue a century,
ago His home IS the Whippic-GaTri-
son house, where William Whipple. the
first man in the country to free slave,
signer of the Declaration of Indepen-
dcncc, and major general OF the Cont
mental army, was born.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
Daily kenneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

Nc notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
jected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BI'RLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Tho report Of m. commission a,-
pointed To- iEv"stiGIt,. the COLLAPSE. of
tn" great bridge III process az cpn-
Structi"n across Tie St Lawrence ut
Quebec places the blt!nc III d"iinit.
ana explicit fashion. There il nothing
myatC ri"uy about what happcnod. Til
awful catastrophe which cost - many
lives was due 10 an error in caluulI-
ton made hy an engineer. AS he stct
Which was used was Il rrnnsy lvanil
Godu"t it is some satisfaction on this
side OF the line 10 know that the col
lapse of the great bridge was not due
To any fault Of tile material. The span
which was bcYg built WAS Of unpre-
cedcntad magnitude and the engineers
We're consequently without any earlier
experience of their own or Of others
to guide them. The best Of engineers
had 70 do more or less guessing under
the circumstances, ana they guessed
wrong with fatal results. 10 doubt
the engineering profession Will profit
~ the quebec incident, bat it was al
expensive lesson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

With the table covered with maya
zines, vases filled with flowers. ana
pp"kN t. while away the pleasant al
tcrnoon, Harrison j. Philbrouk has ar
ranged reading room in tn" tomb of
ms for"latherS, built on the lawn Of
ms colonial estate at Kittery Point
Two feet from tie SarcophaguS Of hi.
father and mother, and in full sight of
tn" description On the lud Of
each, he sits for hours at n
time and holds. he says sac
red communion with the spirits of the
departed members of his family. For
years after his fathers death he regl-
iarly vent to the tomb to bid hilh a
fond goodnight. He has even il lamp
on the reading table. and the mauso-
leum IS furnished With a rug on the
floor, couch and easy chairs. Mr.. Phil
brick IS not reCiuSe nor a fanatic, but
a highly educated man and believer to
Il certain extent in SpiritualiSn. Tho
Philbrick family is one Of the oldest
IN New England. and Mr. Harrison j.
Phllbrick is one of the first men of his;
town. The family have their coat of
arms and the record is directly traced
oaoil into generations to the time
Thomas Philbrick came from England
in 1880 and settled in Watertown, Mass
Back of this was the English ancestry.
which includes six or eight barons. and
still earlier those of Normandy far1e.
Mr.. Philbrick is indeed a rare old gen.
tleman. If fancy seizes him ne does
his haying wearing a Prince Albert
coat. He has Il wardrobe that would
fill the heart of a connisseur with de-
light, for it contains those venerable,
knee breeches with silver buttons and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
The Southern Delegates.

Inst as the matter of the southern
representation in Congress is much
discussed but never settled problem
50 the matter of the southern delegates
to the national convention OF The
Republican party comes up for discus
sion every four years. The discussion
ever doEe To change the situation and
it is not at all likely that anything will
publican presidential nominee expects
any electoral votes from the southern
states. A few states along the border
have become debatable ground, but
there are II Southern States conceded
without reserve to the Democracy. Yet
the delegates from these southern
states are much more powerful fac
tors in the national convention than
those of many northern states where
a much larger Republican vote is cast
and whose electoral votes are prlt-
tcall-- assured for the Republican nom
inee 1t has long been argued that
representation in the national conyen-
ton should be based upon the party
vote in the respective states and the
argument for such change is undc-
ni;.bly strong. The Philadelphia Press
points out the weak qualities of the
present arrangement III Il strong cdi-
torial from which we quote the follow
ir.S paragraphs
In the eleven States OF Alabama,
Arkansas, Florida. Georgia, Louisiana
Mississippi, North Carolina. South
Carolina. Tennessee, Texas and
Virginia, the total vote cast for the Re
publican candidate for President four
years ago was 299.6 93. That is less
than one-half the Republican vote of
Ohio alone. ana the Republican vote Of
Pennsylvania, at the same election, was
nearly three time as much. YET those
II Southern States, not one OF which
can choose a Republican elcctor. have
240 delegates in the National conven-
ton, while Ohio has but 46, and Penn
Sylvana but 6S There are but 124S
Republicans to each delegate in the
South: in Pennsylvania there are H.
66i, ana in ohio, 1901
The same relative proportion. or diSt
proportion. exists throughout al the
Republican States. and that is what
brings up the question 50 pcrsstcntly.
There will be no present remedy. but a
change sometime SEEMS inevitable. a
similar system Of district representa-
tiun formerly existed in most Of III,
State; as Il basis for the election Of
Delegates to state conventions. and in
nearly I'll % them II change has been
made in rcce ut years and delegates APP
p"Itinncd IN the basis Of the party
vote. That is obviously the faireSt and
most representative system. sine" il
gives each Republican the same power
in determining the party nomination
az every other Republican has. and no
more, ~ matter what State II" may
li.e in
1t Is not probable tn" question will
Ec seriously raised in the coming con
VI is when there is no contest for tho
nomination, and when il can be con-
Sider"d without prejudice. Discussion
however. Will do no harm at amy time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Portland begins to feel that it will
bc driven to drin! before that water
case is finally settled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

When the summer season opens on
SebaSo lake there will be Il new steam
er in commission, larger than any ever
on the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

1t is suspected that some of the new
maple syrup nDN on the market is Of
the vintage of 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

a certain York man who !nad,. New
Years resolution never to allow q glass
of liquor to touch his lips is still talk
Ing his bitterS with a straw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

After waiting two years for his queue
to grow, Chen Hing of Portland will
visit China. lie left Wednesday morn
ing. When Chen came to this country
several years ago he became American
lied and had the queue cut off Two
years ago he decided to make Il tri!, t.
his fathcrland, and 50 had to grow his
queue again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Cnly a week more to the official ar
rival Of spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

BiddefCrd journal: Why doesn't
somebody suggest that the Aroostooil
potato growers adopt the custom OF
the Kentucky might riders as a
means OF getting higher prices for their
crops?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-18
MCMURRAY'S ASSIGNMENT
MeALEsTER ATTORNEY DElEoAT
ED WITH AUTHORITY TO RI.
NANCE REPUB COMMITTEE

Guthrie. Okla. oct. a.. AT the re-
publican state committee meeting
held here Thursday J. +. McMurray
of McAlester, one of the firm of attor-
neys who recently collected the enor-
nous sum Of seven hundred and
fifty thou and dollars from the Choc.
taw and Chickasaw Indians for lc,;ai
services; was delegated with authori-
ty TO finance the republican state
campaign committee. He Immediately
communicated by long distance tele'
phone with the Especial interest fel.
lows and trust magnatcs over the
state.
1t was McMurray who secured the
cancellation of indictments against
himself in the federal court of the
Southern District of the Indian Terri
tory, the day before statehood became
effective. BY pecial order from the
president the indictments were wiped
OFF the slate. after court officials at
Ardmore had refused to accept such
an order from the under officers OF
the department of justice. Fearing
that the cases If allowed 10 90 on the
state court records would be- tried ON
their merits, McNurray used his pull
with the White House with splendid
effect.
II was the same McMurray who con.
fcs ed that he had a contract with the
Choclaw ANA Chickasaw Indians 70.
fee Of ten per cent in case the state
purchased the coal lands Of Indian
Territory. This would have netted
him more than u million dollars. For
tunately the contrac' was broken by
ChIer McCurtam, of the Choctaw
tribe.
Now McMurray is seeking to repay
President Roosevelt for his kindness.
by pulling the dagnet for the Tart
organization In Oklahoma. II IL said
that Norris, state chairman, promise 4
the national committee several days
ago TO repay in ten days the SOS, 900
he secured on his recent visit Ia
Chicago. For this purpose McMurray
was selected.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-18
'SPERRY"
Delay Causes Change in Program

Toxic, Japan. Oct. 1.-THE an.
nouncement of n days delay In the
arrival OF the American battleship
fleet was made in special editions of
all the daily papers, and caused some
thing akin TO CONSERVATION in Toxic
and Yokohoma, because of the neces
sity Of wide departure from the pro
gram Of entertainment, which had
been arranged up TO the la It minute
minute detail.
The officers of the Japanese navy
who have taken active part in the pre-
parations have been In constant con
munica,ion with Commander Johi
Dougherty, an attache OF the Amer,
can embassy.
IL has been decided TO postpone the
dinner arranged by Commander Il
Chief Ijuin OF the Japanese navy 70
Saturday. and the bah aboard the
Iowa, which was 10 have taken place
the same evening too, The dinner to
be given Admiral Sperry will taxi
place the following day and the fleet
is expected TO depart Sunday, Oct
% instead OF the day preceding.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-18

1t boldly declare 1t, and not betray
the toilcr with a kiss.
What Is the republican party go.
ing to do for the restoration Of con
ndence among the depositors? What
assurance is II going to give that
the savings of the people will be pro
teoted from loss. Even the democratic
party announces its plan and puts in
detail the plan II proposes. The dem
ocratic party takes the people into It's
confidence and submits it, policy to
their Judgment Let the republican
party be- equally candid and open its
books and its plans. Let there be
light.
Unexpected crowds in many of the
Nebraska and Colorado towns and cit
los greeted William Jennings Bryan on
his trip from Plausmouth TO Denver
oday. Hardly had he awakened be.
foro there was crowd at the train
demanding that he give them a short
talk From that time until he roach
ed Denver tonight, every stop found
a crowd assembled. and speech was
called for and given.
The publication Of the campaign
funds gave Mr. Bryan a text at many
OF thc places and he varied his short
speeches on the guaranty Of bank de.
posits with discussion Of the public
ity plank of the democratic party and
called on the republican party to be
as honest with the people.
The heartincss of the western hand
shake has told on Mr.. Bryan and 10,
day his hands are sore and swollen
from the hearty grip given him b,
his admirers. Notwithstanding this
fact he extended his hand as willing
ly as ever, bu' frequently WINGED with
pain as big westerner would come
down hard with an affectionate greet
Ing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-18
FLEET ENCOUNTERS TERRIFIC
HURRICANE IN PACIFIC.
DELAYED TWENIY.FOUR HOUR
Admiral Sperry Sends Wireless Din.
patch to Japanese Minister ef
Navy. Delay Causes Changes
IN plan of Entertainment.

Toxic, Oct. 1.-THE delay of the
American battleship fleet arriving at
Yokohoma was due to a tremendous
storm off the north coast Of the Is.
lanI Vt Luzon of the Philippine group.
The saorm began on the morning of
October ~ and continued until the
morning of October 10. One man was
drowned and some damages resulted
TO the fleet.
The details were communicated to
the Associated Press at Toxic by
wireless telegraph from the battle
ship fleet through the special cour.
tesy of the Japanese government.
+The fleet will arrive at Yokohoma
at . o'clock on the morning of Oc
is.
The wireless dispatch from the Co
necticut was dated $40 a. M. Oct. II
and was sent by way of Shimnon
ze2i wireless station to this place. 1t
did not give the details of the storl
encountered by the fleet but simpl
stated that on the morning OF October
II the fleet ran into terrific gale
that assumed the proportions or a ty.
phoon off the northern coast OF I.u
Zon.
fTremendous seas kicked up and one
man was washed overheard. The dis
patch did not state from which shin
the man was lost. There was some
slight damage caused by the heavy
seas, hut nothing of serious ma
ture.
Vice Admiral Slate has received a
wireless message from Rear Admiral
Sperry. thanking him for welcome
extended to the fleet by wireless tele
graph. Admiral Saito's message tC
! Admiral Sperry was as follows
a hearty welcome TO your fleet
We eagerly await your arrival.
"SAlTO, Minister OF the Navy
To this Admiral Sperry replied:
"Saito. Minister of Navy. Toxic
/ We deply regret that we have been
delayed twenty.four hours. In behalf
OF the Am2".clu t,t- k'p coc'
wish to extend sincerely our thanks
for your excellencys gracious words
of welcome"
b