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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Her Dearest Friend.

Jack sent me a handsome mirror
for my birthday
90, that accounts for it,
Accounts for what?"
yesterday he asked me if a woman
ever got too old to be pleased with
looking glass. Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
LIGHT AND AIRY.
His Arm helped Some.

"Did YOU consent to marry that
Young man who was here last night?"
said the angry father.
Yes, father, did, replied the girl
patting her parents cheek; but don't
be angry: l did it under pressure *
YOnkers Statesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The first mails and railroad trains are
reaching there after 10 days isola-
ton, caused by floods. Yes, it's the
same Brownvile that caused all that
rumDuS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
SIGNAL to Keen Quiet.

'He is a mechanical sort of freak
How is that"
when his wife steps on his foot he
shuts his mouth. Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Not long thereafter the lad took a
favorable opportunity to approach the
reverend gentleman himself. May 1
ask you a question:" said he
Certainly, my little man. replied
the divine. 4 shall be pleased to
answer it."
Il only wanted to know" was the
naive reply, how many souls you've
saved up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

best possible showing in the census ia
bies are warned not to hold auto races
The only increase they have beer
known to make-to date-is in the
death by violence" column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
His Classified alton.

rs that man a statesman or pollti-
cian?" asked the man VINO tries 70
discriminate.
Hes neither" answered Senator
Sorghum YEARLY. Hes a reformer."
Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

If you didn't get an invitation to the
conference at Saratoga, you are not Il
Democrat. If you did, you may d
may not be Democrat, according to
the opinion of the individual passing
Judgment. If you are a Democrat, it's
a ten to one bet that you're not saying
anything about it. ..&H
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The death of Mr.. Hartman has at
least demonstrated the fact that the
great industrial life of the nation is
little affected by the passing of any
man however prominent has been the
part he played. Men pass away, but
man remains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Maine is signally honored in the ap-
pointment of Prof. H. c. Emery of
Yale, son of Chief Justice Emery of the
Maine Supreme Judicial Court, to be
chairman OF the tariff commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
A Collector.

There is a lad of nine years in
Philadelphia who recently grew most
curious with reference to the profess
sion of a gentleman of pronounced
clerical appearance who frequently
visited the boys father. In answer to
the youngsters inquiry in this connec-
ton the father replied to the effect
that the good man was "a saver of
souls" asa s1Wr-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The Wright Brothers are no longer
way they can get back into the lime
light is by going after those brass
tubes at 90 degrees North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

ESTABLISHED 1873

No notice whatever will b taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held response
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communication relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The man who played a lone hand in
holding up a stage coach in Texas 25
years ago and secured a watch and 50,
has Just been pardon I'd. He is con-
WINGED that being a bandit has its lin
itationS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The Houston Post observes that at
Will take a very active part in the
CookPeary controversy" 1t is easy
to prove relationship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Johnnie Knew.

Teacher: johnnie, how many poles
lare there?'
jennie: 1.-TWO. The south pole and
the new American flag pole. '-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

And now somebody has discovered
known to make the brain exceedingly
active when taken in large quantities
Immediately before retiring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Hard on the President.

(PhlIade1ph1a Inqu1rer.)
1t is little hard on Taft that during
this week he should start his travels
when the North Pole controversy is the
principal theme of public interest and
he can't talk about it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Senator Jeff Davis sees peril to the
Republic in the number of wealthy
men.--HCuston Post.
II is generally understood that Jeff
is fairly we'll fixed himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

AbruZZi is excellent material for
American citizenship. The right to
cast an American ballot is worth more
than Dukedom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
And You Can't Swat Him!
(ChicagO POSt.)

When a man tells you he wants to
say something to you las a friend you
know he is going to criticise you in a
way your enemy would not attempt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

General Bomado Reyes has been pur-
suaded that he is not now and never
was candidate for anything in MeXi-
co. DiaZ, you're u wonder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Has anyone any harmless" gossip in
captivity? There is plenty of the
straight brand We simply would like
to see some of the "hIrmless' variety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Subject to bareback.

(Richmond Times Dspatch.)
A marriage has been arranged, but
may never take place, between William
Jennings Bryan and old Mrs. Tariff for
Revenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
RockefeIIer's Latest Reform.

louisville Courier Journal)
By founding an institution for the
treatment of paralyZed babies Mr..
Rockefeller hopes to atone for having
paralyzcd the infant competitor in the
days when there were infant COMPETE
tors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The damage to crops on account of
the Massachusetts war game seems to
have been somewhat overestimated.
The heaviest expense thus far has been
the pay ana sustenance of the adjus-
tors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Entitled to Some Credit.

(Sprlngfie1d Republican.)
While credit is being passed around,
let not John r. Bradley, the man who
backed Explorer Cook, be forgotten.
He furnished needed motive power,
and will go into history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Poor Containers.

1T is difficult for great man to find
friends that he can trust his conf
dences to-
Most of them are leaky, eh?'
Yes; and those that don't leak, slop
over."-Kansas City Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Nashville, Tenn, is seriously cOnsid-
cring the advisability of sending out
motion picture films to advertise the
city. Modern methods pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The aeroplane has escaped the con-
domination usually brought down upon
new vehicles by the joy rider.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The Fall River cotton mill employees
who strike at the beginning of winter
have better courage than judgment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Remember that your own state does
more for you than any other. You owe
something in return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

A British fleet is to use Hampton
Roads as a naval base during maneu~
vers, and we haven't heard single
lingo yell!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Real Prosperity.

(Memphis Commercially
The West is Dragging about ths
$3O0,000,000 wheat crop, while the
South is quietly growing a $700,000,000
cotton crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

We assume that the angel child has
discovered some way to acquire the
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Consulted the Authority.

1.-THE boss called me in consultation
today" declared the Office boy.
"Gwan!"
Fact He had a dispute with the
junior partner as to who wuz leadin'
the league just now in battin'."-
Louisville Courier Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Force of Habit, Probably.
New York Tribune.)

INeW DIX TrlDUne.)
Count Zeppelin stil finds it neces-
sary to make stops not originally con-
templated on his way from Fried
richshafen to Berlin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Ship subsidies come before inland
waterways. Both propositions have
merit, but subsidies are needed now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Wednesday, September IS, 1909.

Taft's off and Texas is already pol
ishing up the brasses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

A man was recently moboed in Spain
pretty much the same the world over.
Verify the way of the dog catcher Is
hard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The convention of humorists at Buff
falo appears to have been an unusually
solemn occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Swat the fly? Certainly, but it is
often easier 20 swat a vase or the
company" dishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The only good patriot in the business
is the good citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

It's about time for the Peary and
Cook cigars to put in an appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The school boys are thoroughly con-
WINGED that the summer vacation is
over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

President Eliot has managed to keeI
before the public pretty well, even II
he did leave Harvard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
How About Wall Street and Big Noise
Chicago RecO,

Chicago Record Herald)
Prof. Muensterberg combats the
theory that noise is wearing on the
nerves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Warted-A job-W. Wellman, ex-
arctic explorer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Peary is on his way to civilization
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
my BEST KENTUCKY REEL"
TO my friend, Hon. Grover Cleveland bequeath my best
al

Kentucky Reel"
Joseph Jefferson, codicil dated October o. Ii
James Buckham, in Harpers Weekly
Dear friend, l nevermore shall hear
Your shout above the rushing stream,
Nor see your struggling captive leap
Where rainbows DER the rapids CLEAN;
But, ah! for sake OF old lang syne,
For sake of friendship long and leal
Take, with comrades lasting love,
My best Kentucky reel
How oft your ardent eyes have said,
"Ah me! how beautiful and rare,
With music in it's silken click,
And craven with such loving care.'
You never said, I'D like it, Joe;
| envy you from head to heel"
But, Grover, well knew you craved
My best Kentucky reel!
And now it's yours, fond friend and best,
Your undisputed own for aye;
To sing to you beside the stream
Through many a bloom white April day
To sing, | fain would think, of me,
When soft thoughts DER your spirit steal,
And you can hear me prating of
My best Kentucky reel.
pray you treat it well, old chum,
And keep it oiled and polished bright,
And never lay it damp away,
Though you come weary home at night
I've held in trust, 1 give in trust,
A very masterpiece of steel;
SO cherish lovingly, dear friend
My best Kentucky reel
God speed you, fellow fisherman,
Beside the roaring brook,
And many a crimsOn-spotted trout
Send surgng up to try your hook.
Oh. would that | could still stand by,
Or with the net in triumph kneel,
While DER the brawling turmoil sings
My best Kentucky reel.
But | have said my last farewell
To all the streams l used to know,
Content if you will sometimes stop
And think a while of angler Joe,
Lie on some bank we used to love-
And let old memories DER you steal,
Meanwhile a tear, that shall not rust
Dries on my best Kentucky reel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The latest word is that the Portland
Lewiston and Gray electric railway
will not he built until next season
though the engineers work will be
completed this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Harvard has begun The annual pre-
paratory campaign for the Yale game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Portland has the assurance that the
Allan line will continue to make it it's
winter port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
a PhiIanthropist,

washington Post)
Mr. Fairbanks has afforded China a
delightfully."- cool summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Lewiston Sun-According to all re-
ports this season has been a record
breaker in the summer resort business
in Maine. One who happened to be at
one of the largest summer hotels in the
State on Labor Day says that he had
to wait for hours in order to get 4
room. "On that day" he said, upward
of $50 automobiles, that averaged five
persons each, were at that resort. One
day last week | drove my auto to
Breton Woods where on the same day
$50 motor cars arrived. Almost one
half of the persons who during the
past summer season visited the most
fashionable hotels in Maine and New
Hampshire, travelled in their automo-
biles."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Mrs. Lizzie H. Turner of South Port
land has presented BosWorth post, G.
A. r., of Portland with two oil paint
lngs of Fort Sumter, before and after
the b0mbardment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Bath has asked Uncle Sam for the
use of land which she has been using
for streets for years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Auburn thinks the present charter
is good enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Prof. Warren j. Moulton of Bangor
Theological Seminary with Mrs Moul-
ton and Madame Moulton, who spent
the summer in England We're in Canter-
bury, Aug. %, intending to sail from
Dover on that day. Prof. and Mrs. F.
b. DEMO were with the Moulton party
in London for three weeks, then Wis
tied oxford, and were to sail for Amer
lea Wednesday, Sept. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

The first football games for 1909 will
be played Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Saco rejoices in the termination O
the strike in the great York mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

J. w. Amick has purchased the es-
tate at Yarmouth formerly owned by
the late George w. Hammond. The
house and park adjoining occupy six
acres, and in the park which is under
drained with thing. are choice shrubs
and rare trees, some of which Mr..
Hammond had brought from far
distant countries, not a few from
Africa and Japan. OF trees there are
$50 varieties alone among them be-
ing 40 different kinds of oak trees The
estate includes one of the best botani-
cal gardens in New England. In the
garden are two green houses filled
with tropical flowers. Mr.. Amick win
make a few changes in the house to
suit his own convenience before NOV
ing to Yarmouth to make it his per-
manent home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Sabattus is also entertaining a large
moose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Gould academy, of Bethel, starts tn
school year with fine new Gormitor!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

A Portland military company has
taken up indoor baseball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Brunswick's burglar is more of a
yandal than a thief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Maine Gossip
New Version.

The breaking waves dashed high
On a stern and rockbound coast,
Where dWelt the lobster and the pie,
Baked beans and tea and toast.
Washington Star.
And down beside the briny deep
The city cousin raced,
Ate of the lobster, pie and beans,
And amplified his waist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
In Same Class With Jack Binns.

ATLANTA Constitution.)
The Wright brothers laurels look
just trifle furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Bath INDEPENDENTLY valuable COW
belonging to Fred l.. Parks who lives
in Winnegance met with peculiar ac-
cident Wednesday. The COW was in
Mr.. Parks pasture in which is some
very high land and in one place there.
is steep cliff. not less than Is feet in
height. The COW was feeding near the
top of this cliff when IN some way she
got over the edge and fell to the
ground below. Some of the men work.
ing in the mill of John G. Morse &
Sons saw her when she took the turn-
bic. They Immediately investigated
and While they could not find that the
animal had broken ony bones she had
received a severe shaking up and
seemed dazed, The men made sling
for the beast and carried her to the
stable where she was left to recover
fr.m her fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

A petition is being circulated among
the captains of the steam vessels in
and about Portland, requesting that
the federal government erect and
maintain a steam whistle on House
island in Portland Harbor. Not only
are the captains of the various
steamers signing it but many others
who are interested in marine matters
are assisting and it is probable that a
big petition will go to Washington.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-23
LIGHTING BOARD
TRIMS BUDGET

In the desire TO save as far as pos
sible cutting by the council and the
board Of estimates, the lighting com
mission has already pruned its esti-
mates from the $4,000 submitted by
Supt Mistersky TO S390,000 and anoth-
er meeting will be held in the hope
OF further cutting the budget.
new substation will be asked for
In the northern portion of the city, tn
cost about $4,000 for land, structure
and installation.
Such a substation will save much
in the long run. the commission be-
lieves Maintenance is increased from
S17l 900 TO $4,000 for the purpose
OF adding 450 new lamps, the esti-
mates being based on a lowering OF
"a cents per arc lamp cost the com
ing year.
There are now no automobiles own
ed by the commission and an estimate
will be put IN for two, one for the re-
pair department and the other for the
inspectors The commission wants
to purchase a piece Of land adjoining
the plant for the erection OF build
ing In 1910. Two new coal yards on
the belt line are also wanted TO cost
IS, 500 Metallic arc lamps are TO be
installed in the future as far as pos
sible.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-23
MUSIC.

A concert by the Boston symphony
orchestra in any city OF this country
Is always an event OF the utmost mu-
steal importance. II Is the Oldest per-
manent orchestra In this country. that
is to say the oldest orchestra having
complete command of the time OF It's
members. and since Its organization
In 1881 Il has held undisputed supre-
macy In its chosen field. IL was
organized and maintained solely
for the purpose OF giving con
certs. a purpose from which IL has
never detected. The entire aim OF It's
founder and management has been 10
make IL as nearly perfect a musical
organism as time. experience ana
money can make It's individual mem
bcrs are musicians OF the highest
rank rs various conductors have
been always acknowledged masters OK
their art and no compromise has been
made with popular taste which IN the
least would turn V away from the
highest ideals OF music.
The orchestra is 90 give n concert
here on Tuesday, Jan 20. In the Light
Guard Nrmory
The program Of the Boston concert
Will be. Overture To Oberon. Weber.
Firth SYMPHONY. Beethoven; Tone
Poem Lamia. Mac Dowell Tone-Poem.
Death and Transformation. Strauss:
Prelude 10 Luhengrin. and to Tam
hauser. Wagner Tickets are on sale
at Grinnell Bros
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-23
JUST THE REGULAR
JANUARY THlW.
SAYS C0NCER
PRESENT HIGH TEMPERATURES
NOTHING UNUSUAL, BUT ELEC-
TRIcAL STORM TRIMMING is IN.
FREQUENT-CoLDE SUNDAY.

Before you pronounce this weather
of the past few days something UNI
usual-just because you may have TO
wear raincoat TO church Sunday
morning-pause, reflect and consider.
According 10 the reports OF the wealth
er office this is just the regular jan
uary thaw" which happens along al
most every year
The violent electrical storm which
we had Friday night is not quite so
usual a feature, but we had one new
ertheless within a few years. The
really torrid January weather occur
red three years ago when the mercury
was up in the sixties for four success
sive days and venturessome youths
played baseball. AS far as records
go, Jan IL, 1890 has the mark with
a temperature of 90 degrees
All through the central portion of
the country the rain and wind storms
are prevalent In a number of places
there have been washouts and gale )
have sent the telegraph wires down.
There were no wires working between
Chicago and st. Paul. Saturday morn
ing, as rsult of the storm.
From the Missouri 10 the Allegh-
enies. the temperatures runs high with
rain. but bleak New England is still
chilly in frost and the farther north
west is wrapped in snow and ice. Ever
since Tuesday the temperature has
been rising gradually at Detroit, until
it reached 81 Saturday morning
A chilly wave is due Sunday night,
and the probability Is that all will be
icy and cold again next week.