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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
Seouovah at Washinqton.


all other states of the Union, now
has two inches in the rotunda of the
national Capitol to be filled with such
statues as it may select to represent
| its great men. With characteristic
Oklahoma hustle, the lawmakers of
that state are not losing any time In
filing at least one of these inches.
Older states of the Union have waited
for generations in order to get the
lust verdict of time as to the relative
greatness of the great men whom they
have produced, but no delay for Ok
lahoma. Contrary to common eXpec-
tation, it has not selected Governor
Haskell to be honored by statue in
the national Capitol, although it may
be possible that he is being held in re-
serve to fill the second niche a little
later The first niche will be filled
with statue of Sequoyah, the famous
Cherokee cheftain of Yong ago who
hated the whites with an undying ha-
tired and who fought them so long and
so bitterly.
Sequoyah was half white himself, his
father being a pedlar who deserted the
for a time This cruel wrong was the
basis Of the sons lifelong hatred of the
~ kita ,pep thar cuctnmc and their re-
ligion Instead of using all his eX-
ceptional intelligence and energy in
fighting the whites, he devoted good
part of his life to work in behalf of his
own people, and perhaps the thing for
which he is best remembered and for
which he deserves the greatest credit
was bis invention of the Cherokee al
yhabet. He quickly saw the advan-
tage which the white race possessed in
a written language and he resolved to
invent q system by which his own peo-
pie could express themselves in writ
ing.
He had no accuratae idea OF the
principles upon which the alphabet Of
would not learn. 1t happened, howev-
or, that the Cherokee language is Won
GerfulIy adapted to an alphabet repre-
senting syllabIes rather than distinct
sounds There are comparatively few
syllables in Cherokee, but these are ca
pabe of an almost unlimited series of
combinations. Sequoyah, unaided by
the knowledge of any precedent, hit
upon the idea of using a character for
each syllable. and found that he would
need only So characters. Some of
these he invented outright, others he
adopted arbitrarily from the alma
mack, which was all the concession he
would make to the hatred white mans
Of reading and writing. He invented
his alphabet in 1926, and it has been of
great practical benefit to three gener-
atoms of his people, but it is inevitable
that tire time will come when 1t will
cease to be used and will only be
looked upon as curious monument of
Indian development and progress III
america. But Sequoyah earned a
place in American history, and 1t is
not an inappropriate thing that rep
rcsentative Of the red race, wronged,
vanishing and remarkable race, should
be given a place of honor among the
statues of the great in the white
mans capitol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
SOMERSET.
BURNHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Gilmore
went Tuesday to Augusta for a brief
visit with relatives and to attend the
Governors reception and ball.
Mrs. Sidney Emery. accompanied by
Miss Winnie Leonard, returned Mon
day from Portland, where she has been
visiting the past two weeks.
The selectmen will meet in annual
session Monday. Feb. %, for the clos
ing of the years work.
The death of Mrs. Fannie GoodW in.
wife of the late Phineas Goodwin, oc-
Cured Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 16
Mrs. Goodwin had been ill a little over
week, suffering from the grip and
her death was the cause of much re-
gret from her many friends. Six chill
dren survive, all of whom have been
with her during her brief illness, Har-
ry Goodwin of Waterville, Louville
Goodwin of Fairfield, Mrs. Mille Miller
of New Gloucester, Ralph Goodwin of
Bangor, Miss Daisy Goodwin, who has
been employed in Fairfield for several
years, and Miss Freda Goodwin, who
has been the assistant in the post Of
fee at this place.
G. E. Libby has resigned as post
master and o. Il. McKechnie has been
appointed and began his duties Mon
day morning.
F. A. McAllister has bought the
Ed McAllister stand and Ed McAllister
has bought the home which he former
ly owned but which has recently been
owned by Mr.. Flye.
Mrs. George Dyer and Mrs. Elmer
Goodwin Of Deadwater are visiting in
town.
CORNViLLE.
EAST.-L. L. Bigelow celebrated his
18TH birthday Sunday. There were IA
of his neighbors present His many
friends hope he will have many more
birthdays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Longfellow and
daughter. Edith, Of Skowhegan were at
5. Blaisdelfs Sunday.
Ralph Dodge was in town last week
and bought 10 tons of hay of S. Blais-
dell. Mr.. Dodge has IS cows, besides
other stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

of the premiums collected during the
year. 1t is admitted that the losses
were unusually high during the year,
owing to large fires in Portland. But
the heavy losses there
appears to be a margin of about II per
cent to the good. Perhaps there isn't
much profit in that after deducting the
cost of doing business, but it certainly
gives no excuse for the raise OF 30 to GO
per cent that has been applied to bust
ness property in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
The Insurance Rates.

uTISWIC 1NtCVIUI
The annual report of the insurance
commissioner for the year 1908 fails to
indicate why the New England 1nsur-
ance Exchange found it Necessary to
raise the rates in Brunswick, and in
other places in Maine. According to
the commissioners figures. the sum of
$2,sS4.693 was paid in premiums in 1908
for fire insurance amounting to $751;
771,129 The losses were SS.05 per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

The chances TO darn socks are con-
Siderably more numerous than oppOr-
tunitics to become dramatic star
Still there is reason to believe that the
homc-loving woman leads by far the
happier life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

4 learned London scientist asserts
that poverty destroys about 40 per
cent Of the domestic felicity of the
world" Snoring probably comes next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

1t looks as if Mr. Taft might have
to return into the deep. deep woods in
order to secure an opportunity to put
III" finishing touches upon his inaugu-
raj address
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

Baron Takahira declares very sensi-
bly, that he sees no possibility Of war
between Japan and the United States
What, no, Mr.. Hobson!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

There is every reason to believe that
hereafter one half of our fleet will be
stationed on the Pacific coast This
viii doubtless give something of a sti-
muluS to the ship building Industry in
That part of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

People who use railroad tracks for
highways subject themselves to grave
dangers. In European countries tres
passing on railroad tracks is forbidden
by law. We are not so strict in this
country with the result that many
more people are run down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

The baseball phenoms are now on
tIcir way South. A little later there
vii! be o general thinning out. Many
are called to the big leagues, but few
are chosen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

Any senator with capacity for fill
clustering can now defeat the state
hood bills even if they are fortunate
enough to come up at all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

A glove factory has been started in
Bar Harbor, between Mr.. Bray's resi-
dence and Getchells stable 1t is be-
ing built by Guthrie and Wilson. There
are men at work on it now raising the
buildings and putting posts under
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

Sweden will permit women to vote.
There will come a time when they will!
have that privilege in all countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

There is growing impression
abroad in the land that the name Of
Senator Hopkins of Illinois is Dennis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

According to the standard OF the old
Tlainsmen Geronimo Is now good In
dian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22
Monday, February %, 1909.

Patriotism has a rosy pathway I'M
til it seeks On appropriation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

Although the year 1909 is young yet,
its record of DISASTERS is already
long one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

No cabinet car safely be assumed to
10 made up before inauguration day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

They are OVERRIDING the moving
picture business in some places blu
when the new Graphic opened in BAN
gor last week they sold 1922 ticket;
the first evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

Only week more of February
billiards., cold waves, thaWS, SluSh,
blockades and nor'eaSters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

John Pinkham and family return.
Monday from Rome where they W.
called by the illness of their daugh,s
Mrs. l.. A. Dudley, and the death
her four day's-old child. . ..6xS ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

The nervy Portland burglar, known
as Bill Sykes, left note last week or
a mans pillow thanking him for a pail
of trousers taken away and for nice
lunch enjoyed in the pantry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

Here is what a Washington cores
pondent says of some of the Maine
men now residing at the national
capital: commissioner of Patents
Edward Bruce Moore. a Maine man. is
to be elected in a few days as president
Of the District of Columbia Society of
the Sons of the American Revolution.
The honor comes to him in an especi-
ally pleasing way, because he has no
rival and will be accorded practically
a unanimous election. AS this Office is
much sought after by members of tina.
patriotic order. there are usually two
or three candidates and they have it
before the elections are held. Mr..
Moore is a native of North Arson,
where he was born more than so years
ago. He afterward lived in Michigan
where he gained a residence before ne
came to Washington and became an
employee of the Patent office He
worked up grade by grade and was
nominated for patent commissioner
some two years ago. The Sons OF the
American Revolution are one of the
largest and most popular civic organi-
cations in the District of Columbia and
its choice of Mr.. Moore for president
illustrates how Maine men get to the
head of big societies and organizations
in the capital city. Only a year or two
dom and of Kents Hill, Maine, was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

Through the generosity of Il Massa-
chusetts woman Castine is to have d
public library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

Belfast enthusiastically adds a
Board of Trade to Names lengthening
list
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

After seven years at the head of tn
Deering High school, Principal J. N
Nichols has resigned to accept q posi-
ton as teacher of Greek and Latil
in the Roxbury Latin school of Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

A week to the first installment of the
town meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

This day belongs to the memory of
the Father of his Country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-22

c. Clifton Lufllin has presented the
district lodge, |. o. G. T. of Glen Cove,
Rocllport. with Il gavel on which was
map of Knox county, each town be-
ing represented by an inlaid piece of
wood from that town. The woods used
in the construction of the gavel We're
pine, oak, ask. pear. cherry, alder,
larch, apple, plum. elm maple cedar,
spruce, etc. The handle OF the gavel
represents Friendship. Union and
Hope, being made of wood from those
respective towns.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-05-01
KAISER WILL Be GODFATHER
Infant Princess Of the Netherlands
Weighs Six and a Half Pounds.
PopuIace Of Holland Celebrating
Event which Insures Dynasty.
Appalling Din Fills Streets

Berlin. April 3a-The Dutch Court in
CURED some time ago whether the Kaiser
wac willing 10 stand as godfather for
Queen WiIhelmins's baby. His majesty
immediately agreed II is not improb-
aole that the Kaiser and Kaiserin viii at
tend the baptism Of the infant princess
The Hague, Aprl 30 Queen whhel-
nina's baby weighs six and one-hat
pounds. It has light hair and blue eyes,
The populace everywhere, especially In
Amsterdam. Rotterdam, ard The Hague,
are celebrating tonight with an abandon
that can only be compared with the Lon
don delirium on Mafeking night.
Everybody is decked with orange deco
TatiOns. grading from small ToSettes to
sashes enveloping the whole body. Sober,
respectable people, including many elderly
persons. are dancing IN the public
squares The cafes are crowded and the
baby IS toasted IN every sort OF potable
fluid.
An appalling din fills the streets. Church
bells are changing. hands are playing. fire.
works are exploding. and thousands Of
persons are chatteTing and laughing.
while in the ports sirens and whistles OF
steamers are tied open and shrek unceas-
ingly.
The more seriously inclined citizens at
tended thanksgiving services in the
churches. displaying unwonted fervor IN
their deyotions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-05-01
WHITE HOUSE EXPENSES CUT
Saving Is Effected by Reduction Of
Corps Of Servants.
President VIII Receive American SO-
ciety Of Mechanical Engineers
Next Tuesday.

Expenses Of running the White House
are being cut down by the President and
Mrs. Taft. Since March 4 many curtail-
meuts have been effected in the cost OF
maintaining the Executive Mansion, and
now running expenses have been reduced
u q minimum
The President has announced his nteu-
ton Of receiving the members Of the
American Society Of Mechanical Engi-
neers next Tuesday afternoon at the
White House. The society viii meet al
the Willard Hotel on Tuesday evening for
It's initial session.
Representative Cocks. OF New York,
called on President Taft yesterday NOM
fuE before the Cabinet meeting was con-
vened to say good word for Charles II.
Treat, Treasurer OF the United States,
whose position is being sought by per-
sons in all sections Of the country.
In the batch Of nominations sent TO the
Senate Yesterday the President recognized
three public servants OF long standing
He named Afford " Cooley, former
member Of Rocsevelt's Cabinet and for
mer Assistant Attorney General, as as
sOc!ats justice Of the Supreme Court OF
New Mexico: suggested for promotion
Charles c. Billings to the new position
Of First Assistant Commissioner Of Pat
ents. and named Frederick A Tenant as
Nj Billings successor as Assistant Com
missioner Of Patents
Tariff grievances Of the shoe and leather
industry were listened to yesterday morn
ins by the Chief Executive The griev-
ances were presented By q committee OF
FIVE appointed AZ a mass meeting in Chi
cago last Saturday Their complaint was
that the beef packers may get control of
the heavy leather business OF the country
Il the tariff on hides IS continued for an
other five years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-05-01
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
{. s. D q -. Wsstb.r -

Washington. FRIDAY. AT-il g. Isls-s D n.
4Es western storm has moved % the Nichizzn
peninsula With slightly decreased Intensity. after
senGIng OF % TIE southezstwarS a secou5z-v d.
preston that 5 ce1tal tonight O.cr Srtbals.s-n
AisSlSSrTs- Rams and saovs coutiuued generally
east o. the Rocky Mountains EXCEPT alonr the
South Atlantic coast. Over the northern Trrsr
Lake rss1on the snowfall vas quite hesu.
L Is oecdedly cooler from the Ohio Valley south-
EesC<z-d through interior Teas. and ztnorusll-
low temperatures coutiDs IN the Uuur Lake r.
States.
There viii Be showers Saturday in The Gtla-t;,
states. Ts-n O snow IN the Lover Lake and
northern UpPe- Lake region. followed By generally
is- weather SuDdz-: elsewhere fair weather viii
prevail Saturday ard Sunday
Il VII Be coolsr Saturday n TIE Esss ard South
generally. EXCEPT New EaEland. L win b sc-e-
what warner SATURDAY IN TIE Plains stats snd
o. Sund2y ron the Central valleys and Upper
Lake region westward.
Storm warnings are displayed on TIE Great Lakes
except SupeTCT; OF the Atlantic coast from East-
POI 20 Jacksonville and on the Gulf cnase from
Tampa 70 Mobile
Flood warnings have been isss,ed 70 tbs Obi,
River az PIttsbIrE. the SuScueharrz Rirer ard the
Grand Rive. q Michlszn
Tie winds alocg the New England ard Middle
Atlantic coasts VII 5s bzsk % moderately hisb
ard sniIllrG, booming westerly TIE South At
lantc coast brisk 70 hiSh southwest 70 uo--hss4
on ths EaSt Gulf cosst brisk u moderately hizb
noTthTeSteTiy. ths West Gulf cast moderate 70
eTisk EcTth 70 northeast on The Lover lakes brisk
a high west 20 northwest. ard CT the Upper Lakes
bTlsk TO high n0rthTeSteriJ diminishing by Sat.r-
daS night
Steamers departing SATURDAY for Eu0Desu mrs
VII have brlsk 70 moderately high and shifting
winds. bccuming westerly; showers SATURDAY and
probably Sunday 70 the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-05-01
COURT ACTION HITS
OFFENSIVE REPORT
Continued from Page One.

vestigate conditions. This body was com
posed Of T J. De Lashmutt, 6 J. NIL
hall, A. D. TOrreysOn. \. J. Porter, R. L.
King. I. y. Garrison. r s Corbett, J. P.
Baldwin. foreman. and G. H Rucker.
clerk.
February 10 the grand jury reported,
making a sweeping denial Of ali the evil
conditions. saying sporadic instances
had been nasgnifed and distorted. and
that the testimony Of witnesses had
.cr0mbled before the mildest sort Of cross
examination Il vas largely composed
Of personalities OF the most offensive
type.
Phil D. Poston. who was chiefly at
tackled, made an effective retoindeT IN
The Washington Herald few days later.
he showed that TWO members OF the
grand jury had special interests involved
He said they were real estate dealers
along the line OF service, whose NATURAL
impulse was 10 suppress all facts detri-
mental 10 their interests
Openly Opposed Protest.
He charged that one Of them had openly
said he was opposed to any expose which
was hurtfui TO the property interests OF
Alexandra County, no matter what press
Ing reform was 70 be gained. He in
CURED pertinently as to what right these
interested men had 20 be on a jury in
vestigating traction conditions. He quer-
led In sarcastic manner as to the sud
den and remarkable development o.
literary ability shown n the writing OF
the report. and declared that not even
the attorney OF the railroad company
could have done better.
The affair rested with the reply Of 3fr
Poston, which was published in The
Washington Herald He Immediately took
legal steps 10 procure q modification OF
the grand jury's report, with a view tc
expunging those portions Of K which were
personalities. The courts order made
YESTERDAY sustained him Completely.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-05-01
PROF. MOORE CHOSEN,

Harvard Man as Exchange Professor
in Berlin Next Full.
Cambridge. Mass. April 90 - Harvard
received notice to-day from the German
government that Prof George Foot
Moore. rockingham professor Of the
story OF religion. has been selected as
Harvard exchange professor at the Uni
rersity Of Berlin for the academic year
Is19-10.
From the German universities Harvard
has selected Edward Myer. professor OF
ancient history in the University OF Ser
lin. TO teach at Harvard during the first
half year. Prof. Myer studied at the
universities OF Bonn and Leipzig. and re-
ceived his doctTste from Leipzig in $40
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-05-01

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd April 3o.-The season for
longing oysters in the waters throughout
the State came to a close to-day. under
the law In Anne Arundel County the
season was the most successful in sew
eraI years. both for the prolific yield OF
the bivalves and their quality. The prices.
however. were very disappointing. and
many Of the tongers sold their catches
at very little profit. The season for
dredging oysters has already closed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-05-01
LIBEL CASE BEING PUSHED.
Stuart sEcSzmara at indianapolis on
the Panama Canal Matter.

the Panama Canal Matter.
Indianapolis. Ind. April So-stuart Nc
Namsra. Of Washington. assistant United
States district attorney FOR the District Of
Columbia. came to this city to-day on
business connected with the indictment
Of Delavan Smith and Charles R. VIII
Jams. owners Of the Indianapolis News.
The indictment was returned by the Fed
eral grand jury for the District OF Co
lumbia, and charges criminal libel in the
publication Of matter regarding the Pan
ANA Canal
Mr.. Mcnamara said the warrants would
be served on the defendants tomorrow,
and he supposed the effort to take them
10 Washington for trial would be resisted,
and that the questions involved would be
legal and for the court to decide. Nc
Namara and District Attorney Miller were
in consultation regarding the procedure
this afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-05-01
SUFFRAGETTES BARRED.
London HOsteSses Careful as 20 Who
Is Admitted AT Doors.

London. April So.-The Increasing diff
Guilty political hostesses experienced in
persuading members OF the cabinet TO at
tend their parties. owing to the impu-
Gent Intrusion OF unlimited suffragettes,
Induced the Countess Of Granard. for
merry Beatrice Mills. in issuing invita-
ions TO a reception on Nay 70 TO insert
q sip. printed in red ink. asking the
guests 70 bring their invitation cards and
present them al the doors.
Prime Minister AsCuith will be. the
chief guest on this occasion. and the
countess IS anxious 10 protect him from
such attacks as se,f-invited militant SUI
fragettes have delivered OF ministers IN
private houses on past occasions.
Other hostesses are taking steps 10 sx-
c!ude persons not invited when members
Of the cabinet are present.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-05-01
TAFT CABLES GOOD WISHES.
ConeratuIates NefherIands' Prince
on Birth of Heir.

President Taft yesterday received the
following cablegram from the Prince OF
the Netherlands announcing the birth Of
an heir TO the throne:
S'GrarenhsEe. April 80. 1919.
President Of the United states. Washington:
To ny great JOY I inform you that the Queen
vas safely delivered q q daughter.
PRINCE OF The NETHERLANDS
The President sent this message in re-
spouse:
The White House. Washington. April % 1909.
His Royal Highness, The Prince Of the Netherlzn6S
The HaCIe-
participate sincerely IN the sstizscton which the
happy delivery q princess 20 her majesty the
Queen has Afforded yOur ROYAL highnes ard the
people q The Netherlands. ard hope that the life
q the young princess nay Be long and illustlous
che I Offer ny couETz-ulztiOrs ard best wishes
fUr hsr na;estys health WI r. TAFT.