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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

The American car which beat its
competitors across the continent in the
New York to Paris race made the very
cretlitable time of Al days from New
York to San Francisco, a record that
Is called remarkable considering the
obstacles which it encountered on the
way. These obstacles included the
worst blizzard of the winter in the
middle West and terribly hard roads
for most of the distance on account of
snow, slush and mud. The nearest car
was 500 miles behind when the Am"ri-
can car reached San Francisco, and OF
course all patriotic Americans hope it
will remain at least that distance be-
hind until Paris is reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
The assassination Of Durham w

The assassination of Durham w.
Stevens brings the Corean problem
within American boundaries. Some
will regard the murderers Of Mr..
Stevens as patriots and others will call
them fanatics. The little brown men
of Corea object to the absorption of
their empire by Japan and they looked
Mikado in getting control of Corea.
The tragedy is a most unfortunate Oc-
currence, but it is hardly likely that it
will result in any international COM
ulicatiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

John Mitchell, for 10 years the head
of the organization of coal miners of
the United States and Canada. took
his formal farewell this week of the
men he has so well served. There
were thousand delegates present in
indianapolis to listen to Mr.. Mitchelrs
parting words and the occasion is
described as a most affecting one. John
that our labor organizations have ever
produced. He had most difficult
material to build with and has ac-
complished great things in behalf of
those who followed and trusted him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

OF course Emperor William of
Germany is wholly within his rights in
declining to welcome DR.. David Jayne
Hill as the American ambassador to
his court, and unless he chooses to do
so he need not give any reason for his
attitude On this side of the water it
seems curious thing for Emperor
William to do since DR.. Hill is rec
ognzed as an experienced and able
diplomat and the grounds for any
objection to him are hard to figure
out Moreover the erratic Emperor
Hill would be wholly acceptable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

The Rev. DR.. r. S. Macarthur, of
Calvary Baptist church. New York,
said at Il dinner, apropos of interna-
tional marriages "Some of these mar
riages are. from every point of view
desirable. Some again are-but a dia-
logue will illustrate my meaning. oh,
Helen cried girl worth $4,000. 00O do
you think the duke is sincere Sin
cere" was the reply. why Of course
he's sincere. He hasn't dollar to his
name" DIR. Macarthur paused. "Or
this he added: "a young marquis
rushed upon his American fiancee and
shouted bitterly: Cruel. heartless girl.
You swore you loved me, and now I
discover that your father is a bank
rupt!'"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
SAVING the Bison.

The American Bison society, whose
and increase of the American bison,
is not doing work Of vital Importance
to the daily life of our people, nor are
the problems before it among the great
est which confront our country. Yet
in all parts Of the land there is at least
a sentimental concern in the work
which the society stands for, and in
the annual report of the society, an
attractive volume of 100 pages which
has been sent to the Journal Office,
there are many things Of general inter-
est.
Everyone knows, of course, that
few years ago the American bison had
become practically extinct. of tho mil
lions which once graZed over the west
ern plains there being but few hun
drcd remaining. The survivors We're
scattered over the country, roaming
wild and unprotected. Complete ex-
termination was inevitable. When it
seemed almost too late, a few of the
western states begun to display an
interest in the welfare of the buffalo,
and the animals were rounded up
whenever possible and taken into cap
tivi;y. In recent years there has been
an actual increase in the American
bison family, due to the long delayed
activities of the men who are not will
ing to witness the departure of the
most splendid animal of North Amer
lea.
In the world at present exist 1,722
pure blood bison, against 1,119 in 1903
an increase of more than 500 in five
years. If measures for the preserva-
had been delayed few years it is prob
able that the only bison today would
have been a few isolated specimens in
the possession of occasional ranchmen.
That the herds will grow in num-
bers if adequately protected is attested
by the Pablo Allard buffaloes which,
when purchased by the Canadian gov
eminent numbered 63S head, the herd
starting with but thirty animals. Can
ada, expended nearly 100000 for this
herd, while, according to the bison So
ciety, the government of the United
States will be enabled to retrieve the
loss in few years and at a cost of
not more than 100000.
The Montana land asked for by the
American Bison Society must be pur-
chased from the Flathead Indians at
about $50 an acre. The range which
has been selected for the purpose is
rolling grass country towards one end
of which is a patch of timber i'll which
the bison might find shelter in rough
weather. The water supply is ample.
1t is said that a herd OF 1000 animals
might find pasturage on the range,
attention other than strict protection.
The So-called American buffalo has
been an important factor in the white
mans conquest of the western plains.
Civilization might have been retarded
UNNECESSARILY but for the then appar-
emily inexhatstiblc supply of meat
which supported human life on the
plains in the days Of early exploration
and emigration. The buffalo has
served his purpose-is no longer re-
quired by man. But is that a reason
for his being permitted to pass out of
existence? The propagation of the BIZ
son is a cause in which every native
American Should feel q deep, almost
personal interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
KNOX,.
APPLETON.

Rev f. ] Hatch of Montviile was
in town Monday and insured several
sets of farm buildings.
Mrs. Fred Collins is sick.
Joseph Burgess has sold his farm i'll
Searsmont to Albert Andrews of Halo
well, and moved to the old Sprowl
farm on the Ridge
At a recent meeting of the school
board Dr. Keller was elected superin-
tendent of schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Years cannot wither the enthusiasm
of a true baseball enthusiast. Henry
Chadwick, who is called the father of
American baseball, has now reached
the age of "a, but he is still writing
baseball news for a New York news
paper and has just issued baseball
guide for 1908
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
LINCOLN.
COOPER'S MILLS.

Mrs. Sarah Weeks, the local milliner,
has gone to Boston on business trip.
Mrs. Samuel Cookson is i'll, and is
attended by DIR. \. l.. Sukeforth.
Mrs. Peters OF Warren and her grand
daughter are visiting her son, Ansel
Peters
The ncbokahs held a box socia
Wednesday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

At the end of December, 1867. the
state of New South Wales, Australia,
had a population of 1871, 300, being an
increase of 4O,330 for the year, the larg-
est since 1855. the last year OF the pre-
vious extensive assisted Immigration
scheme. The excess of immigration
over emigration was IA 500, which is
the largest for sixteen years, and $500
more than in 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
Friday, March q, 1908.

2 Abe Hummel is on his way to Eu-
rone but thus far the crowned heads
of that continent have not held con-
yention to arrange any grand reception
In his honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
DaiIy kennebse Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

A.. notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
m. Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
tected communications.
Addrss. .U communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements 10
RJJRLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

That $40 a plate banquet which San
Francisco is going to give the officers
of the big fleet does not indicate that
the financial stringency is felt on the
Pacific slope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Another story Of gold bug conspir-
acy is likely to appear in the columns
of the Commoner in the near future.
Rhode Island failed to instruct its
Denver delegates for Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
WALDO.
MONTVILLE.

David Roynton has moved INFO Amos
Brauris house.
Frank Boynton and Herbert Cram
are boarding AT c. l.. Atkinsons
Some person has chopped into several
of Ira Grams apple trees
Mrs. Abbie Morrison is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Hattie Boynton.
Mr.. and Mrs =. L. Atkinson visited
Arnold Turner in Searsmont last Sun
day.
Fred Poland went to Belfast Satur-
day
LIBERTY.
Ambrose Norton is somewhat better
Josiah Norton of Augusta is visit
ing relatives in this and adjourning
towns.
The Royal Arch degree was con-
ferred on George Sprague and John
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Canada's new transcontinental rail-
way from Moncton on the Atlantic to
Prince Rupert on the Pacific. a dis
lance of rather more than 1900 miles.
is fully under way and is to be COM
pleted by December l, 1911, at cost of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
SAGADAHOC.
WEST BOW DOM

William Gaslin was called to Web
ster recently to attend Rufus Policy
who is very i'll.
William Rdeout while at work in the
woods recently cut his foot quite bad
~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Howes of Washington al st. Georges
Chapter As Saturday evening, Mar.
21St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Constable Arthur NJ. Sawyer, agent
for prevention Of cruelty to animals,
has completed the investigation Of
complaint from West Ellsworth, where
he found a farmer conducting lumber
operations with four cows yoked like
oxen to haul the logs to the mill. Con-
stable Sawyer spent day in the
woods and found that the cows did not
appear to be suffering from overwork.
were in good condition and apparently
we'll fed. He found no grounds upon
which to interfere, and left after
cautioning the owner against over
loading. The case is said to be with
out a parallel in Maine and has created
much discussion. especially among
farmers, as to whether it is cruelty to
work q COW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

his rapid rise in the navy. He has
been in the navy less than two years.
and has risen to position that comes
to few even after two enlistments of
faithful service. He has been
promised a still greater promotion
that of a petty officer Of the famous
Tennessee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

They have a Taft league organized
and doing business in Portland and it
is said that an organizer IS coming on
from New York to help start q
Hughes club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

They have had a great week of it,
those 90 Good Will boys who have been
in camp at Cobbosseecontee. And one
of the most genuine boys in the party
has been Mr.. Hinckley himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

No fewer than 81 Maine schools are
represented among the 165 pupils now
enrolled at the Pennington Normal
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

There is lot of building at Old
the big hotels are being replaced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Passadumkeag had a bad fire scare,
but got off pretty easily after all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Harry Smith, a Deer Isle boy, has
broken the worlds record at firing a
sixinch gun. making six hits out of
six shots in twenty-seven seconds,
brought honor to the armored cruiser
Tennessee, and won the admiration of
the whole United States fleet. Now nc
has been promoted to gunners mate,
and bids fair to astonish the world by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

The new Elks club house in Lewis
ton, one of the best in New England,
will soon be ready for occupancy. Be-
fore it is mussed up, however. by any
such affair as dedication the MEM
bers propose to have a ladies' night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Portland hears that Secretary Taft
will soon make trip to Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Along the oceans shinglv edge.
Atlwart the turquoise sweep of sky,
The wild geese in u winged wedge
Go darkling H..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

The Life of Stephen A. Douglas"
the chair of history at Bowdoin College
has been working for several years. is
ready for publication and will be
brought out by the Macmillan COM
pany this spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Biddeford Journal: The first straw
hat of the season is reported from
Bangor A man who claims to know
Bangor well says there is undoubtedly
a mistake in this diagnosis: that the
hat seen was probably the last of last
years crop instead of being the first of
the present season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

AT the second district Republican
convention which will select candi
date for Congress to succeed Mr..
Littlefield there will be 351 delegates,
making 116 necessary for a choice.
Androscoggin county has II delegates,
Oxford 80, Franklin 81, Knox 81,
Lincoln As and Sagadahoc 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Better have the March weather in
March than in April
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Ellsworth is much in need of a High
school building, but as the debt limit is
100000 and the present debt is $4,000
the way to get the money for build
ing does not seem very plain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

The little daughter who arrived at
the home of Ray Perkins at North
Brooksville, March IA, has a goodly
number of relatives. Besides four
grandparents. it has five great-grand
parents and one great-great-grand-
parent, the oldest being Mrs. Charlotte
Gray. who died March IS, aged eighty
eight years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
A New Invention.

That he has perfected an invention by
which he can set type on an ordinary
linotype machine in Paris by wireless
currents of electricity thrown from
London was the surprising statement
made at the Hotel Cecil, in London, the
other day by Hans Knudsen, the
inventor, famous for his achievements
with liquid air, after giving the first
public demonstration of long distance
wireless photography.
81 shall publicly demonstrate my new
wireless typesetting invention within a
few weeks" said Mr.. Knudson. 81
have already had the first machine con-
structed and it proved successful, set
ting 5000 words an hour at distance
just as if the operator were working the
machine.
1.-The time is not far distant when with
my invention, the London correspond
ents of the New York newspapers will
be able to send their news straight to the
printing press through the Marconi oper-
ator"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
Hapoood Stands Pat.

In letter to the Herald, NJ. j. Hap
good of Peru pronounces in favor of
Stewart, Foster and Haskins. He says
Stewart is the man for our senator,
and by the way, why not allow every
thing to remain as regards our con-
gressional representation Why not let
we'll enough alone. Any change must
be for private interests rather than pub
lie good. Is there anyone who can say
conscientiously that so far as public serv-
ice is concerned for the next two years,
green members can fill the place of old,
tried ones, who command high positions
upon committees and have broad intiu'
ence. Stewart has five times the infiu'
ence that any other green member you
can select-same with Foster and Has
kins. 1t is unreasonable to change
merely to crafty private interest.
We who have mo irons in the fire
may have word to say in these matters
before they are closed. In behalf OF the
public, thanks for your good work."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
Foster and Stanton believed to
have a strong majority in
Addison County.

AS we understand, Addison county
will be very nearly unanimous for Con-
gresham Foster. And we think, too,
that the sentiment in our county is
strongly for Ex-Lieutenant Governor
Stanton for Governor. The fact that
Mr.. Stanton was very nearly selected
four years ago as candidate, and also
that he is universally esteemed by all
who know him, and has shown himself
particularly faithful in the different
offices which he has held, strongly
inclines of the people towards him. And
besides there is no question but that this
county desires, as probably - and we
think certainly - does, every county
in the State, more stringent regu,
lation of automobiles, if not their
Punishment from the State. And the
citizens feel that such regulation will be
more certainly secured with governor
who does not own an automobile, thar
with one who does.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
STATE NEWS

The body of John William Killeen was
found Sunday in the Connecticut river,
on the New Hampshire side, just above
the dam, just where the boy fell in last
Friday night. The boy was the twin
brother of Patrick Alfred Killeen, the
six-year-old son of Patrick Killeen, the
proprietor of the North Walpole House,
just across the Connecticut river from
Bellows Falls.
A height machine has been invented by
w. H. johnson of Brandon. The ma
chine works on the same plan as
weighing machine. One stands on a
platform and drops penny in the slot,
brining to view, in a mirror, scale. By
glancing at the scale a person can tell
the height. Mr.. johnson has occupied
more or less of his time for seven years
in perfecting the machine, and expect to
begin the manufacture of the machines
soon and to put them in public places
throughout the country.
After no little excitement and anxiety
in Montpelier Sunday evening over the
report that Helen, the nine.year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Nc
Avoy, was lost and that it was feared
she was in the river. The child, after
an extended search, was found in an
unconscious state in closet in Mr.. Nc
Avoy's home where she went in the af-
ternoon for an apron and was caught by
spring lock. Her cries for help were
not heard and she was soon overcome
| by the stagnant air. She has now recov-
cred from the illness.
Winslow w. Avery, widely known as
one of the first publishers of the Old Col
ony Memorial, Plymouth. Mass, who
| cd IN,
and after being graduated from the
Washington County academy, began
work as page in the Vermont legisla-
ture. He served seven years appren-
ticeship with the Vermont Watchman
and then became managing editor. He
moved to Plymouth in 1866 and bought
the Old Colony Sentinel, later buying
the Old Colony Memorial and the Ply
mouth Rock, which were all CONSOLE
dated.
The grand jury of Bennington county
court, which opened its sessions in Man.
chester June 2, has completed its SEES
sion after three days work and reported
two true bills. 1t now seems probable
that there will be no jury trials this
term. Only few court cases and d.
vorces remain to occupy the attention
of Judge w. w. Miles.
A ntttle after sunrise thursday morn
ing County Fish Warden G. P. Hazen
of North Hero, and his assistants
seized brand new seine floating on
the top of the water at Stevenson's
point. The seizure was made after an
all nights watch and an encounter with
parties in two power launches. 1t is
said that the six members of the fishing
party engaged in the alleged operation
| of the seine are known
II pay you 30 advertise in this paper.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
$50 for Best Article.

The Republican Congressional Com
mittee offers $50 for the best article
not exceeding 1000 words on the SUBJ
ject:
WHY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY SHOULD
BE SUCCESSFUL NEXT NOVEMBER.
The competition is open to all.
In judging the merits of contributions
consideration will be given not only to
style, arguments and facts presented,
but to the convincing power, and it
should be borne in mind that Members
of Congress are to be elected as we'll as
President and Vice-President.
No manuscripts will be returned, but
will be the property of the Committee.
The best article will be widely used
both in the newspapers of the country
and in pamphlet form.
The award will be made and check
sent to successful contestant about
August 10Th. Manuscripts must be
mailed not later than July 10th to
Literary Bureau,
Republican Congressional Committee,
Metropolitan Bank Building,
Washington, D. G.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
MIDDLEBURY LOCALS.

Nelson Atwood has returned from sew
eral days stay in Woodstock.
The Misses Mabel Merrill and Jessie
wedding party at dinner on Tuesday
evening at Miss Merrill's.
John Donnelly of Vergennes was in
town the first of the week on business
Oh. Dickinson spent several days in
town during the week.
Mrs. w. A. Taylor, Miss Elsie Taylor
and Miss Flora NJ. Moody of CRANKY,
Mass, are at the Sargent.
The remains of Joseph Gee, an aged
resident of Ripton. were taken to ST.
Mary's church Monday, where the tu-
neral services were held. Father j. D.
Shannon officiated and the burial was IN
the Catholic cemetery.
Horace D. Cushman is suffering from
severe attack of blood poisoning in his
foot, and it is possible that surgery will
have to be resorted to.
Mrs. Walter J. Waite of Fremont,
Ohio, is the guest of her parents, MI. ano
Mrs. Oliver Comstock.
Mrs. Ella Sullivan and child of Spring
field Mass, are visiting her mother
Mrs. Charles Beatty.
Mrs. Sullivan of Fair Haven was IN
town this week.
Professor Henckels, who has recently
glorified American patriotism with q
stirring patriotic song, "Our, Country,
is making arrangements for the publica
ton of 'Scenes Of College Life" Some
of the compositions have been played
already at college functions; the Senior
grand march and two-step and new
two-step composed for the class of 190S
will be played for the first time by
Doring's orchestra at the commencement
ball.
Congressman p ]. Foster was in towI
short time yesterday.