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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12
Worlds Fuel Bill Cut Ono. Third.

Less than % years from now rail-
ROAD locomotives will carry no fuel
lrdins all over the country will be run
by power conveyed by wire from
uozeh great central plants located in
the neighbcrhood of coal mines, There
VIII be no smoke. no cinders. to make
a Journey by rail disagreeabIe"
Thus Professor Robert H. Fernald.
expert in charge of the Government
fuel inquiry is quoted by Robert
Franklin in the Technical World
Magazine.
1t has been proved practicable. he
says. by the help of gas-producers ana
gas engines, to convert the energy or
coal into electricity and transmit it by
wire over distances exceeding 2So
miles This means that trains could
be run from a single central plant over
100000 square miles-an area nearly
four times that of the state Of Illinois
and that of 10 or II such plants. TO-
Gated at or near mining centers coulo
furnish motive power for all the rail-
roads in the United States.
Nov that it is commercially possioe
to transmit electric power $50 miles OF
more" says Professor Fernald, the
location of immense gas-producef
plants at the mines, or within easy
reach of them. must speedily follow
But it should not be supposed that 'n,'
power will he utilized only by the ra"-
roads of the country. 1t will be sup
piled to factories, and employed for q.
sorts of industrial purposes in ci'.S
and towns, whose populations VIII "
thus enabled to enjoy cleanliness a"a
freedom from the tyranny OF s""N'
chimneyS"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12
Campaign
Comment.
What Hughes Hammers On.

New York Globe.
In the fifteen speeches he delivered
yesterday through Wisconsin and Min
nesota. Governor Hughes, with "a
tenacity of Grant before Richmond,
stuck to the main point in this cam
paign-a point too much neglected by
other speakers. If the voters do not
understand what this campaign in
wolves it will not be the fault of Gov
ernOr Hughes. Incidentally he has an
sWerad in most effective manner the
charge that he is not a party man
and docs not know how to approach
his fellow creatures.
In a spirit Of entire fairness and abb
solute candor Governor Hughes brings
the country bump up against the prop
Osition Of whether it prefers as it's
chief servant a man of experience who
has been proved to be right as to prac-
tically every political idea he has ever
advocated, or Il man without eX-
perience who has been proved to be
wrong as to practically every political
idea he has ever ADVOCATED. With
merciless logic he exposes the alb
surdity of Mr.. Bryan's plea that his
past should not be remembered
against him--that he should he al
lowed a clean slate in this cam
paign. With logic equally merciless
things that Mr.. Bryan brings forward
this year show the same destructive
or chimerical quality that has marked
his discarded policies. SO we are asked
to employ not merely a demonstrated
failure. but in regard to whom there
is no evidence that he has learned the
secret Of success.
The candidacy of Mr.. Bryan thus
rests on the premise that we should
prefer lnefliciency to efficiency: that
we should prefer ineXperience to eX-
rerience; that we should assume that
because he has been wrong during his
years of political activity and is wrong
now, he would begin to be right after
March 4 next. This is too proposter-
Gus 4 conclusion for intelligent men to
stomach. 1t is a kind of reasoning no
one Is willing to follow in private re-
latlrnS. If there is such inSenSate
-turvying of all accepted ideas,
and it is demonstrated that the coun-
try has lost it's head. it is inevitable
that confidence will he given another
chill and that the tide now making
for prosperity will be checked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

1t must be admitted. even by the
followers of Bryan. that Governor
Hughes has cut d pretty wide swath
in Nebraska where his strong. clean
cut and forceful presentation of the
issues of the campaign has carried the
public by storm. 1t is now generally
conceded that Governor Hughes will
carry New York state by a very large
majority. Indeed. it is becoming more
and more evident that the great
business interests of the Empire State
it's farmers and its wage earners, are
solidly behind Governor Hughes in mis-
stand for civic righteousness Under
the circumstances, the assaults
of embittered gamblers and other
lawbreakers can have very little
adverse effect on his campaign. The
people are behind him and are making
that fact more and more evident as
the campaign progresses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

with over dozen suicides 1T Niaga-
ra in the past three months. the author
itios there are getting alarmed and
the epidemic 1t is not d good adyer-
iSement for the place to have it. known
as such Il popular suicide resort Dne
theory which seems tenable is that the
falls exert d hypnotic influence over
their victims. and that the throwing of
cataract is the result not of prenedia-
tinn on these victims part but oc a
sudden. imperative impulse. At any
rate, the theory merits consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

When a man neg1cCtS to register.
the law should permit his wife to as
sumo and exercise his rights of Suf-
frage. In the case Of an unmarried
man the courts might well appoint
some good maiden lady to act in his
stead. The stay at homes constitute
q very serious menace to the Republic
which can withstand most anything
better than il can Indifference to
public affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12
Taking Bryan at His Word.

a Democratic exchange says that it
is not fair for the Republicans IN bring
dp the subject of free silver against Mr..
Bryan in the present campaign. Why
is it not fair? In nearly every speech he
delivers Bryan pleads for public conf
dence il his sincerity He assures tho
people that he is thoroughly in earnest.
shat he means exactly what he says
and that if elected he will fulfil his
pledges to the very letter Taking him
ut his word in this matter it is worth,
follows:
y want you tn understand that in
enlisted not for a year. not for Our
years. am enlisted for the war. no
matter how long that war may last I
shall not cease to fight until the gold
standard, which has cursed every pa
tiun that ever had it. is driven out of
the United States across the ocean and
back to the old world where i be-
longs
If Mr., Bryan is sincere in his public
ways is his purpose as disclosed in the
declaration quoted above is beyond all
doubt or misunderstanding He has nei-
thrr renowned nor abandoned the fight
tor free silver. but is committed to it
just as uncompromisinsIy as he is to
free trade, government ownership of
tn railroads and the restraint of trade
by placing arbitrary limits on the out
pat of interstate corporations.
The gold standard is Mr. Bryan's pet
aversion and his oldest He has added
in the last few years to his stock OF
sham issues. but his heart is still true
to the one upon which he rode into the
arena of rational politics in 1896. and if
his pledges count for anything. he
would bring it right into the center of
the ring in the event of his election to
the Presidency.
Free silver is Enthusiastically the coroI-
larry of Biyanism. 1t harmonizes and
balances perfectly with the Bryan
scheme 10 compel the government to
guarantees bank deposits, For if the
government. by d mere Legislative en-
actment. can double or treble the money
value of all the silver in the world.
there is no reason why it could not by
the same simple process indemnify the
people for all their losses through dis
honest banking. and that, too. without
cost or Inconvenience to other interests.
1t is titoe to recognize that Mr.. Bryan
means Just what he says. He has de-
clared for free silver, and his word is
not to be doubted. He has declared for
tariff-f0r revenue only-which is free
trade-and his sincerity is beyond ques-
ton. He has declared for public owner
ship and government guarantee for
bank deposits. and he is just as deeply
in earnest on all those issues as he is
in his demand for legislation to limit
the output of interstate corporations.
even though such legislation would be
In restraint of trade and therefore I'M
constitutional. Mr.. Bryan is in earnest
desperately so-and should be taken
at his word.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

The Georgia newspapers are plum
Ing themselves upon the fact that the
negro vote in that state has been
of the other states of the South where
the Democratic party has been in
control And yet in the face of these
facts, there are a. few.Iainbow- chasing
Democrats who still harbor the delu-
sion that some of the colored men of
this country can be beguied into vot-
ing the Democratic ticket at the ap-
preaching election. They will awake
from this dream when the votes are
counted In November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Both ;he Socialists and the Prohibl-
tionlsts are claiming that they will
throw over 100000 votes for their re-
spactive candidates in November
The largest vote ever thrown by the
Socialists was 10000 votes in 1891, FAR
more than that mustered at that time
under the Prohibition banner There
fore, 1t will be an enormous gain for
either of them if they approach ;ie
million mark. The only third party
which has ever thrown as many votes
rs that was the Popuist party in 1892,
when 1.04l.n2S votes were cast FOR Wea-
YER The highest record for Il third
party until that time was held ry the
so-called American party in 1876 wher
Fillmore. its candidate. received ia. o3S
votes, although Breckenridge IN 1860
fell but few thousand short of that
number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Mr. Bryan has received a hurry call
from Missouri for re-enforcementS.
If that man Kern only had q little
more hut no. 1t cannot be helped
Mr. Bryan must go himself. while
Kern remains tethered in the tall pines
of Georgia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

James r. Hin of the Great Northern
Railway asserts that there is abso-
lutelv no basis for the idea that the
q great inland waterway system. He
declares that the two systems Of com
munication would supplement each
other and that the trade of the country
needs them both.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

tanning a chime of bells. Otherwise
the latter vehicles are fitted as
chapelS in charge of a regular priest Of
the North Orthodox faith. At
HallatrOW. on the North Somerset
railway, there is an old railway car
riage which has been licensed as d
mission chapel and is fitted accord
ingly-Tid-B Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12
Maine Gossip
"Just Old Folks"

It's hard to just be old folks
When winter winds blow chill
An you hear the fiddle goin',
An you can't keep still.
To feel you're not So frisky.
An you cannot fill the bill.
An the old-time fiddle gon',
An you can't keep still,
We've had our day, | reckon,
But a fellers eycs'll fill
With tears, to hear a fiddle.
When he can't keep still
Atlanta Constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Col. Guff.y mad not planned to par
ticipate in the campaign: but the con
duct of the Bryan lenders Governor
Haskell and others-haS forced him
to turn aside temporarily from his
private pursuits and max. a few APP
pointments to the AnaniaS Club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

The audiences which have so
enthusiastically greeted the efforts of
Governor Hughes on the stump have
been record breaking ones and still
their number is exceedingly small
when compared with the thousands of
thoughtful Americans VINO were not
present at the meetings, but who have
read and cordially endorsed the
Governors speeches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

a correspondent tells us that the
writes of baptism We're administered to
enc candidate" etc. Evidently this cor
r. spondent has got the ceremony of I'M
mersion mixed with the process of ;e-
ceiving Il candidate into the church by
letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

When will poor old Cincinnati ever
win baseball pennant?" Asks an OK
change. 1t is hard question to
answer: but it is reasonably safe TO
say that such an event will never
happen, until Cholera. on some other
kindly fate, removes the anvil chorus
that has knocked the local PLAYERS in
that city for the past twenty wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

The Houston Post refers to Seuat ~
Carmack as an uncontrolled "Ob-
StreperOuS Democratic influence
True. but he is not the only one. The
woods are fun of them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

The flies and mosquitoes IRE
getting sCarcer." declares the Toledo
Blade. This may be true of mosqui-
toes. but the average houSekccper will
bear testimony that flies were never
more numerous or more pestiverouS
than they are at the present time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

The Springfield Republican suggests
that if Turkey and Bulgaria should
come into armed collision. with a vio-
lence to threaten all sorts of puss;bil-
tiles to the peace of Europe. II might
have an effect on our presidential. e,ec-
ton Tho inclination of conservative
people to support Taft would doubt ss
he strengthened greatly, not only be-
cause of his highly judicial Temporal
mcnt, but because of his greater ac-
Guaintance with the administrator of
our foreign relations. 1t ought not to
reed and warlike outbreak in the Bal
kanS to convince conservative people
IN America that Taft is the man for
President. His own record when com
pared with that of his opponent leaves
no room for argument as to their reia-
tive fitness for the position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

1t must he admitted that David r.
HUI Is a great master of the art of
maintaining a deep silence, notwith
standing the frantic efforts of Mr.
Bryan to drag him into the lime light
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

For some reason Mr. Hearst was not
invited to the WATERWAYS Association
banquet and yet it cannot be denied
that he has qualified as hot water
expert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Georgia has gone Democratic at it's
not to allow this to make him over
confident as to the general result
Nav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Candidate Chafiin has made five
speeches day for the past seventy
ays-nevertheess he is in perfect
voice and has gained three pounds.
What guard or tackle that man
would make on a football eleven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

notwithstanding the fact that John
Worth Kern has done considerable
in Georgia. it is still be-
lieved that Mr.. Bryan will be able to
carry the state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

1t has become Il Veritable race
among the provinces of Turkey to SEQ
which one will be the first to get away
from the sick man of Europe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

1t must be conceded that our Demo-
cratic friends are extracting consider
able comfort from the announcement
that the President will not go upon the
stump.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Our Democratic exchanges have had
considerable to say about the Taft
smile. They have neglected to state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Servia just now is painting for war
with Austria though its total military
forces would scarcely make decent
morning lunch for the Austrian forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Travelling men are taking many or
dcrs to be filled in the event OF Taft's
election. and the outlook points to an
exceptional rush of fall business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

The rOoterS for the baseball teams
that fell outside the breaStworkS will
know how to sympathize with the
young Turks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

The indications are that Turkey will
be badly plucked fowl by Thanks
giving Day, if something is not done to
check the present good-by procession
of her provinces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Castro is reported to be very ILL.,
Still. fears are generally entertained
by the other nations of the earth that
he may recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Col. Bryan is the father of many
issues: but only a few of them are
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Generous Mr. Mack. crown prince
"f rainbow chasers, has freely con-
coded Pennsylvania to Mr. Taft, How
unSelfSh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Fortunately Mr., Taft is blessed with
vigorous health. and may be depended
upon to be in the pink of condition on
inauguration day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Georgia has now definitely joined the
other southern States in the practical
dist1anchsement of the cOlored vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Tom Watson has good reason to feel
cruelty appropriated all his limclight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

The Indian summer is lingering
long. and has been one of the most
beautiful in many years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

IT was a wonder that no lives We're
hotels at Pennington and Milo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

The early froStS have certainly had
Il whiting effect upon Mr.. Bryan's
campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Two game hogs down Small Point
way are not ashamed to boast that they
shct % and Sc coots respectively in one
day recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Football will now occupy the center
of the stage for the next few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Those annual Balkan war clouds
seem to promise shower this year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Bangor has the State Sunday School
convention this week, which will keep
it from being lonesome after the ETes-
tiNal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12
Dailv kennebsc Journal
EsTAsLIsHEp 1925

No notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
5ected communications
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Pub
fishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

new drinking fountain has just
been dedicated at Sullivan 1t is be-
ing erected through the efforts of the
children. organized into a Band of
Mercy" under the leadership of Miss
II. Nj. smith. The rustic fountain is an
FIJI and natural surroundings will form
very attractive addition to the road
side scenery. Beneath the drinking
artistic structure. and with it's beauti-
bowl IS placed box containing the
membership roll. past and present
with photographs and other objects
of interest to future generations
such effort to arouse in the children
spirit OF civic pride cannot be too
highly commended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

What is the trouble with the Port
land police anyway? The other DAY
they arrested d young man who was
going nothing worse than telling people
on the street that he had come to the
city to look for wife
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

DR.. Smith Baker who retired" from
active service in the ministry upwards
OF year ago is doing fairly well for a.
retired man He is acting as stated
supply for the Woodfords Congrega
tional church until further notice and
he has few other odd jobs on hand
as follows: He addresses the Connecti
cut state c. +. Convention Oct. 9:
breaches at First Congregational
church. Bridgeport, Oct. II; addresses
the Portland minister's meeting Oct 70.
speaks for the Free Baptist church at
Oakland Oct 10; addresses the Maine
State S. S. convention in Bangor Oct,
IA, and breaches the installation SER
mon of Rev. Mr. Slade at the Second
Parish church Portland. Oct. Is.
Did you ever know of a hen whose
feathers changed color? Mrs. Edward
F. Herrick of Greenwood has such a.
hen. 1t is Barred Plymouth Rock
and is three years old. This is the Sec
ord fall that after shedding it's feath
ers the new ones have grown out a
pure white In color. BY spring these
have changed to the natural blue. The
hen is certainly freak of nature, be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

Aroostook county is happy and with
good reasons All of it's crops were I'M
usually good this year both in quality
and quantity and as both hay and po-
tatoes were failure in many localities
this season the prospects for high pric-
cs for the ArooStoOk products are good
BoWdonham is to be congrdtula ted
upon the fact that the KendallS are to
rebuild their plant which was recently
destroyed Ivy fire. The krndalIs are an
enterprsine firm and while they re-
ccived several good offers to locate else
Where they decided to stick to Bow
doinham. This firm puts good many
dollars in circulation in Bowdonham
and if they had decided to locate else
where it would have been a very severe
blow to that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-12

An early winter, too, they say All
the same the man who is worried be-
cause he hasn't got his house banked up
is councelled to keep cool. October
may be mixing up some hot STUFF for
Us even now.