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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
The House Committees.

washington Starr
The prediction that Mr.. Cannon in
the committee assignments would
make conspicuous slaughter of the
House insurgents was not fulfilled
Upon the whole they were fairly treat
ed. All are reasonably well placed
and will be able to render their con
stituentS good service.
An examination of the Speaker
work shows that he has placed capable
and experienced men at the head of all
the important committees. Not one is
an experiment All know the way
around. and will be able to give a good
account of themselves. Good repub-
licans. and satisfied with their party S
plan of House procedure, they should
labor together. and in connection with
the Speaker for the party's and the
countrys benefit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

A big commission house is expert
menting with kilograms instead of let
ters, and says the members can tend to
business correspondence best with
shCrt messages. as it takes less time to
dictate them than letters. which have
to be more or less formal and long.
Some of the out-of-tow1l customers get
mi'fed and feel sighted at snnrt, sharp
letters Again, fayrAersz and town mer-
.ch3nts pay M9Ie atken$ianao short tel
Esirans thar sesters, New FORK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
An Omnibus Outlook.

ooh. I don't want to go sailin!
walled little Willie, when the rest OF
the excursion party was about to board
the yacht; Il won't go sailin'!"
But. Willie" said his papa. "you
wanted to go so much before. What's
the matter? Are you afraid of the
water?"
mo, amt 'fraid of the water pro-
tested Willie. But amt goin'.'
Then what's the matter with you
child? Come along"
NO" protested Willie, tearfully
Amt goin'. Uncle Tommy said there
was such spankin' breeze. "-Balti-
more American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

e"t Ex-President Roosevelt has had A
, chance to try roast monkey and els
plants heel but it is not likely that
he would mention either of these luxu-
,ries in the same breath with roast
- hposSum or alligator steak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
Maine Gossip

The Triumph OF Diseord.
or Miss Katydid
A-sittin' in de tree
Chance to hear a mockin' bird,
AS sweet as it could be.
Miss Katydid discover
Dad her voice were big an strong
So she decide dat she'll break in
An give 'em all a song.
Pore OIL mackin bird,
He listened an he flew.
De other Katydids jine in
An make a great to do!
An now an den dey'd chuckle
In de middle of the fuss
An say II bet dat mockin' bird
Wisht he could sing like us!'
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

India threatens a boycott of British
goods. The chances are. however.
that 1t will fail to make good The
yet shown any capacity for concerted
action
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
Good Management.

THAT widow is good manager. isn't
she?'
Manager? should say so. She
got that house Of hers practically fixed
up like new for nothing
How did she manage it?"
"She was engaged to the carpenter
till all the woodwork was finished. and
then she broke it off and married the
plumber. baltimore American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

A notable feature in railroad traffic
at present is the number of private
cars attached to the express trains of
the Maine Central bound to the east
ern part of the State. several of them
coming along each week, and the rail-
road men state that this mode of
travel is becoming more popular each
year. At one time travel by private
car was confined to railroad officials.
but as it has it's advantages it became
popular and many wealthy people pre-
fer it. In fact. a large number of
these people have their own cars which
are placed at their disposal whenever
they decide to travel from one place
to another. and a number of these cars
go through Bar Harbor every summer
Some of these cars are sent back to
Portland after their trip east, where
they are stored until their owners re-
turn from Bar Harbor at the close of
the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

this territory and it's possibilities. In
so far as the Alaska Yukon exposl-
ton has tended to bring about this
result it has accomplished valuable
work, and one that is certain to pc
fruitful of future results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
More Appropriate.

New York Sum-
Now. if Senator Stone had taken off
his gumshoe and swatted the Ethiop-
ian with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
Sign of Sanity There.

Z IT.
If all folks who give evidence of in
dulging an exaggerated ego" are to
be confined in asylums, the business of
constructing such institutions will be-
come most extensive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

The 43rd annual encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic opened
at Salt Lake City with 10000 veterans
in attendance. 1t is expected that
fully $4,000 will be present today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
A Pearl Of Thought.
(Houston Post.)

When Colonel John Temple Graves
said that to love a widow was a liberal
education. he made DR.. E11iot's five
foot shelf of books look like the Penn
sylvania democracy the morning after
an election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
Back to the "Dobe" Stage.
(Denver RepublicanO

NDt1IVtI FtPUUTICd1I1
After DiaZ, what?" asks an ex-
change, Probably those two old Mexi-
can standbys-Senor Manana for
President, and Senior Quien Sabe for
Vice President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

sculptor Bremen will no longer have
his initials on the Lincoln pennies sent
), out from the minis: but there is a gem
.eeral impression that he has already
nDeen sufficiently advertised by those
that have been put into circulation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

However vigorous may be decara
tions to the effect that prohibition is a
failure remarks the Washington Star.
nobody has the nerve to assert that
intemperance is a success"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

.,.o Mark Twain has been compelled by
3 the stern edict of his physician. to
limit himself to four cigars day. II
Is safe to say however. that he will sea
to 1t that those four are of the maxi
te mum length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
VOICES OF THE PRESS
Fully Equipped.

washington Starr
Massachusetts is now equipped for a
grand alliterative celebration Of beans.
brains, Boston and Beverly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

An Indiana woman who has sued
for divorce from her ninth husband, is
a living proof of the long chances
reckless men will take in the matri-
monial field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
An Expert Witness.

Father" said little Rollo, what is
an expert witness?"
In many cases. my son. an expert
witness is man who is willing. for
consideration. to go on the stand and
let the lawyers give him the third de-
gree. "-Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

The Houston Post is of the opinion
that Tom Johnson has collected enough
'"Sad. but glorious days" to make d
sob calendar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
Good Roads Mean Money.

(LOuISV1lIe COurler-J OurnaI.)
The people need to be educated to
the fact that money spent for good
roads is not money thrown away,
whereas money spent for makeshift
improvements is worse than thrown
away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
The Call of Fate,

(Houston PoSt)
1t is quite evident that Houston can
not defer much longer the sacred duty
of taking Galveston across her lap and
giving her a first-class spanking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

~ A western woman says she married
her husband to torture him. She evil
IDENTIFY succeeded inasmuch as he is
now seeking d divorce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

The new Lincoln pennies are in great
demand among the negroes of the
South who are fully persuaded that
the possession of one brings luck to
Ia,the owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

Mrs. Besant is going to kill the
Trusts by means of spirits. This would
indicate that she purposes to use those
of the ardent variety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
OratoricaI Tactics.

What does this cat mean by paving
me SOP"
She's begging for a tidbit. and is
adopting the tactics of orators who
make unanswerable arguments.
whats that?'
Paws for a reply"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

The Wrights expect competition and
are not worried by it. No single firm
D.. could undertake to construct machines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

ID. A Virginia clergyman boasts that he
hast married three thousand couples.
He should be about ready by this time
to retire on his fees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
Daily kenneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

40 No notice Whatever will bs taken OF
sirr unsigned communications.
it4 The Journal cannot be held rsspons'.
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
- Address al communications relating
= - to subscriptions and advertisements
IL 4 to BURLEIGH & F'LYNT, Publish
q ers. Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

'' A Wright aeroplane can be bought
for $500. but the chances are that it
would cost considerably more than
that to keep one i'm repair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
LandIubbers, Keep Ashore!

Newark Starr
Sunday is one Of the seven days of
the week upon which all landlubbers
and non swimmers should confine
their water sports to padding in the
bathtub
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
10 Girls.

Conducted on a proper plan,
We must confess,
There's nothing more attractive
than
Unreasonableness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

IA The American people should be gen
erous enough to permit President Taft
to enjoy his weIl-carned vacation in
peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
A Close Pull.

Percy-I-aw-wres fob ovah an
hour with me scarf this mawning.
AlgernOn-Which won the victory,
deah boy, you or the scarf?
Percy-Neither. Cawn't you see the
match resulted in tie? Haw! Haw!
Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

Indiana's wheat crop this year is es-
timated at 100000 bushels. No
wonder her farmers are feeling pros
=
porous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
LIGHT AND AIRY.
A Guess.

Pastor Russell's lectures on:
Where are the dead?' Well, we sur
mise.
Some of them are sitting in
The stores that do not advertise.
Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

, Alabama isn't laughing at our legis-
1ature-Atlanta Constitution.
i Very considerable of her. Most
: every one else Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

:" The British radicals who were going
- to frown upon the Car didn't get near
enough to him to show their disap
DrOVaI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

Miss Ida Tarbell is now a doctor of
: literature: but there is no evidence to
e. show that the distinction was based
upon her tariff articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

When alienists can be found to teS-
fifty on both sides of case good
deal depends upon the horse sense OF
the court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

- 1.-The founder of new religion usual
~ gets a larger following than the
founder of new political party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

THE supply of thunder storms the
present summer has been considerably
behind the predictions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
The Test,
milwaukee, .JOurna

milwaukee Journal)
The severest test of the friendship o.
your frined is to take him camping
with you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

Collector Loeb of New York is dem
,onstrating the fact that he is imphati-
~
cally the right man in the right place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
Hardly That Kind.

Pop, tell me one thing"
Yes, my son."
when they want pets on board of
ships, do they take old sea dogs?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

The wise man will devote portion
Of his vacation to the laudable task OF
teaching his children to swim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

Walter Wellman is still preparing"
for his flight Meanwhile the summer
ii slipping away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

The beautiful new high school build
ing at Caribou. Maine will be dedicated
September, 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
A Chance For a Good Swimmer,
Chicago News

Latham is going to try to cross the
English channel with passenger ir
his aeroplane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

him that they concluded he couldn't
amount to much and was trying 70
butt n."-Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
One Opinion.

Little Clarence Tin the midst of his
perusal of a newspaper item)-Pa,
what is Blue Grass widow"
Mr.. Callipers-Why, a grass widow
who failed to get alimony, l presume,
my sOn.-Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
OsIer Please Take Notice!
Chicago Tribune.)

(ChicagO Tribune.)
Americas Grace Darling. who is 6S,
has just saved her twenty third person
from the sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

1t is certainly to be hoped that another
summer President Taft will plan to in
clude Maine in his itinerary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

It would seem about time for good
DR. Eliot to sit down, and give Chan
cellor Day a chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
Literary Oriqins.

Goldsmith had just written the De
serted Village"
Got the idea from Washington with
Congress adjourned" he admitted.
Hereupon all thought it mildly
draWn.-NeW York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

CLOS Angeles Times)
Ex-President Reyes announces that
he will not return to Colombia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

Bar Harbor is looking forward to the
visit of a small fleet of war ships early
in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

A pleasant voyage to the New York
Yacht Club on it's trip to Bar Harbor!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11
A Social Misfaka.

"Bliggins seems unpopular in his
Yes answered Miss Cayenne HE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

Abner Dunton, who was born in the
first frame house built in the town of
Hope, celebrated his 102nd birthday
last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

Wednesday, August II, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

The North Arson campmeeting will
open on Monday. August 23rd. and
will be in charge of Rev. F. L. Hey
wood of Auburn. An able corps of
speakers are expected to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

1t is reported that arrangements have
been made to bring the Boston American
league team to Portland after the close
play an allMaine team. The event
should call. out a mountaineering crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

The second regiment which will break
camp today has made an excellent record
during the present muster. and it's men,
bers will carry away with them the cor
dial good wishes of a host of friends and
admirers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

Harry Lord. the captain and crack third
baseman of the Boston Americans, is plan
ming to build himself fine residence at
Cape Elizabeth at the close of the league
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

The rapidity with which Pressure Isle
is being built gives promise that it will
have an early recovery from the effects
of the big fire. and rise from its ashes
more beautiful than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-11

Representative Rounds of Portland
would like to arrange reunion of the
present Legislature at a place in Casco
bay during the summer He has dis
cussed the matter with several mem
bers of the Portland delegation who
are very much in favor of it. 1t is
felt such a reunion would prove very
helpful and be a source of much en-
joyment to all who participated in it.
Willard A. Noyes Of Oliver street,
Auburn, is star hand on either gar
den or lawn. He has developed new
species of plants and vegetables him
self, while in the matter of flowers and
shrubs he is equally at home. One
year ago he purchased at fancy price
a new lawn shrub and has since tended
it with the utmost care. The other
day it commenced to bloom and Will
lard was overjoyed. Gradually it's pet
ais were unfolded until common ell
derberry bush was in bloom! Since
then he has invited but few of his
friends to see the new rare Oriental
plant.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-23
SALE OF MARION BONns.

Sealed proposals will be received
\ al the office OF the sinking Fund
iTrustees of the City of Marion. State
Iof Ohio. until O'Clock p. M. on the
26th day of October, 1909. for the
purchase of bonds Of Che said city ag-
gregating the sum Of 100000.
These bonds are non-taxable and
were issued TO provide a fund to ex-
tend to the time of payment of certain
. Indebtedness of said city, and known
as Refunding Bonds
These Bonds bear date OF Sept. 1st,
1908, and are due and payable at the
office Of the treasurer OF said city as
follows:
5(hve) Bonds. due Sept. LIST. 1911.
= (four) Bonds due March 1st.
1912.
\ (three) Bonds due Sept. LIST. 1912.
They are of the denomination OF
$4,000 each and bear interest at the
rate of per cent. payable semi-an'
knualy March LIST, and September list
each year.
Said Bonds Will be sold to the high
est and best bidder for not less than
par and aGcyped interest," s.-...-l.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-23
SONG OF THE moroRIsT.

IN. I am an auto-mo-bll-ist.
u And | sail the bounding pike!
give my high geared wheels a twist
And go wherever 1 like.
I bound along oer the country roads.
Past fresh green fields and farms,
And with what JOY my heart explodes
As | breast the thank you marms!
I strew the way with butter and eggs
When hit a grocers cart,
And once In awhile n grocer's legs
And the grocer come apart.
To smash bang into a load OF hay
And scatter X left and right,
With yeave- o-ho and tara -di-ay,
Is a source Nof sheer delight.
DO care have | OF the sort that chiils
The man who Is soon to bust"
Whenever note my unpaid bills
so out and raise the dust
raise II here, and ] raise IL there
Till n reaches the spreading skies
Gns find enough and plenty more
To throw In my creditors eyes.
So it's no for my trusty automobile
And hi for my bounding pike.
Let others rave over the horse and
wheel.
The tame and the arduous bike;
Let others rave o'er the brigantine
That plows through the realm of the
conch.
It's for me the car OF gasoline
With its glorious honk -honk- honk,
Washington Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-23
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Luxury That creets the Passengers on
An Atlantic Liner.


The luxury of ocean travel has
reached such state of perfection that
land bred and timid passengers may
almost delude themselves into think
ing that they are still on shore when
they are In the middle of the ocean.
When .he luncheon bugle sounds you
40 In to tidy your hair. The sun is
shining In through your window or at
least one Of the windows. for there
are two IN your drawing room. one In
the bathroom and one I'm the bedroom
beyond. Your drawing room--which
might be IN the Winter palace, Nice,
for all the resemblance II bears to a
ships cabin--is furnished In old gold
and white. A soft carpet of old gold.
a sofa piled luxuriantly with cushions.
several chairs a table, a wonderfully
equipped desk. on which rests drop
light are at your disposal. You stop
moment to admire the panels and
etchings and the hangings. which are
embroidered with dropping wistarln In
faint green. An electric grate FIRE,
with a genuine mantel. lends an air of
that your gowns have been hung In
one closet aud your blouses In another
and that shoes. slippers, umbrella, etc.
have been carefully slowed away In
places provided for them.
The third day out. II the weather Is
fine. is the social height of the trip
The ships types are by this time nll
e..t an hrtA 1o
have become known to each other, and
they never leave their game except for
meals. There IL the usual contingent
that each morning comes around to
tell you how early they were on deck.
You have stood Mt the prov and
watched the schools Of dolphins jump
Ing straight for the ship. you have
passing steamer with which your YES
sci exchanges salutes by running up
innumerable little flags. and you have
marveled at the land birds that al
ways follow the ship across. and per-
haps you ask the steward to set out
some fresh water and plate Of
crumbs for them.
If you enjoy spontaneous vaudeville
the hour in the ships gymnasium will
be your regular rendezvous every
morning, and aside from the fun which
you will have In watching the others
| perform unaccustomed stunts on the
frisky camel. the spirited horse or with
the vlbrators you will receive direct
benefit from the exercises, which are
the best thing to be recommended for
the maintenance Of sea legs.-Harrlet
Quimby in Leslie's Weekly.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-23
Forever Dry.

There is n youngster in college who
combines the poetic instinct with n
keen sense of humor He is not close
student. In fact. he regards books as
Instruments Of torture. One of the pro-
fessors picked up text book belonging
to him the other day and found on the
fyleaf this bit of verse, which no doubt
expressed the students opinion of 1t:
Should there be another flood
For refuge hithet fly,
And should the whole world be sub
merged
This book would still be dry.
Philadelphia Record.