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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Judging from the newspaper COM
ments on the inaugural addresses of
the New England governors this week.
the influence Of the recent conference in
Boston is being felt in all OF the states
of this section. The other governors.
like Governor Fernald of Maine. dwell
upon the urgent need OF conserving
our natural resources and upon the
desirability of a common good roads
policy, uniform regulations for auto
mobiles, joint action for the preserva-
ton of shell fish, etc. 1t is not to be
doubted that the legislative bodies of
the various states will join the execu-
tives in this good movement and enact
laws along the lines suggested. 1t is a
matter Of much importance for all New
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
First Woman Rhodes Scholar

The first woman Rhodes scholar has ar
rived IN London in connection with Tile
scheme for founding Scholarships for
women on the lines Of the scholarships
ior r, men founded by. Cecil Rhodes
The scheme was formulated in 1905 by
Nine. Thayer; then chairman of the edn-
cation committee of the Society Of Amer
ican Women in London, who is devoting
her life to carrying out its DEVELOPMENT
MISS Clara Howard, the scholar in
question, who was entered for year of
nost-grad1late study at Girton. is from
Columbia University. and her scholarship
was raised by the Society of American
Women in London, the nucleus being
subscribed by the education committee
during Nine. Thayer's chairrnanshiD.
Miss Howard arrives among us With ,
brilliant record. The woman Rhodes
schoiars will in future be chosen by com
petltlve examinations. There was hardly
time for this: however, in this case. and
thus Miss Howard was chosen on the
recommendation of Mrs. Whitelaw Peid,
the wife of the American ambassador in
LONDON LONDON and Of Dr.. Nicholas Murray
Butler, president Of Columbia University
From the Lady's Pictorial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
A Reasonable Excuse.

bridget" said Mrs. Subbubs. sternly
"breakfast is half an hour late again"
'Yis, num-" returned Bridget, meekly
"What excuse have YOU to offer? You
know 7 told you that Mr. Suhbubs must
catch that early train. and punctuality at
breakfast is absolutely necessary" said
the lady.
Sure an Oi overshlep mesilf." said
Bridget.
THAT is no excuse said the mistress
II gave you an alarm clock only yester-
day"
''Oi know that. MIN"
Did you wind it up?"
col did
And didn't it go OFF,
Sure, an, it did that 1t made tar
rible Mise
"Then why didn't you get up?"
Sure, mm." responded Bridget, tear
fully. 'it was that ting that's made all
the throube Oh never shlep' a wink
all night waitin' for it to go off. an
whin it did, Oh was that toired Oi couldn't
move. "-Harper's Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
J all PRIVILEGES.
tbid,lcfGrd Rccord)

IlDlttl'l'flV it'Nolt-p
Shrrif GcCcneil Of itvnncbcc county
announces that there will be no special
privileges for special prisoners at Jail
under his administration He believes
that jail sentence should mean a;
much 20 one :ndn as to another and
that all should be used alike. He fur
ther guarantees that all prisoners will
be provided With sufficient nourishing
food, Clearly prepared ana DE kept
within clean surroundings.
If he makes good his PROMISES he will
make model jal!"r. Wholesome food
and enough Of il. The same menu for
one man as another. No s;rub-holc
graft to enable the prisoner who mas
money to live VI tier than those who
have none. NJ favorites 70 coddle, no
marks to be abus,d d. Cleanliness the
most important feature of Jail disci-
pine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
What Money Does.

Craig Biddle, one Of Philadelphia s
social leaders, is above all things pa
triotic. 1t is well known how Mr.. Bid
die. at Newport last summer, drubbed
P ifi Was was mo 10 good" : >''''
Mr.. Biddle's patriotism embraces all
America. and he never returns from
n 'I proof Of America's superioritv. ''@
'"The last time ! motored in England
said Mr.. Biddle the other day, II was
amazed by the spick-and- span look of all
the old castles, halls and manor houses.
NV COMPANION was an Engishman, a
very well-informed chap, and l said to
him:
picturesque old ruins over here?'
We did have once said he; but your
heiresseS have come over and put them
all in good repair"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
Little Of Everything.
Applied Astronomy.

He took me out to see the stars,
That astronomic bore;
He said there We're two moons near Mars
While Jupiter had four.
| thought of course he'd whisper soon
What fourfold bliss 'tWould be,
To stroll beneath that fourfold moon
On Jupiter with me.
And when he spoke of Saturn's ring,
| was convinced he'd say
That was the very kind of thing
To offer me some day.
But in, a tangent off he went
To double stars. Now that
Was most suggestive so content
And quite absorbed | sat.
But. no. he talked a dreary mess,
OF which the only fraction
That caught my fancy. ! confess,
Was mutual attraction.'
| said ! thought it very queer
And STUPID altogether
For stars to keep SO very near,
And yet not come together.
At that he smiled, and turned his head
| thought he'd caught the notion,
He merely bowed goodnight, and said.
Their safety lay in motion.
Kansas City Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
Aches and Pains.

You know by experience that the
aches and pains Of rheumatism are
rot permanently, but only temporarily,
relieved by external remedies.
Then why not use an internal
remedy-Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
corrects the acidity Of the blood on
which rheumatism depends and cures
the disease?
This medicine has done more for the
rheumatic than any other medicine in
tho world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
Alden spraaue.

To the younger members of this COM
munity the name of Alden Sprague,
whose death in California was 'chroni-
cled In our columns yesterday, means
very little, but in the daily life of the
Augusta of a generation ago Alden
Sprague was leading factor. man
known and respected by all and recog-
nized through the State as one Of the
strong men of the capital city. For
nearly 20 years he was the chief owner
and the editorial head of the Kenne-
bee Journal, and there are still few
in this office who We're associated with
him and who feel in his death per-
5onal loss.
Lr Sprague came to Augusta from
Rockland in 1868. He was of a Knox
county family, and he and his brother
had been associated in publishing the
Rockland Free Press. In coming to
Augusta Mr. Sprague bought the half
interest in the Journal owned by John
J.. Stevens. A little earlier the other
half of the paper had been bought Of
John s. Sayward by Howard Owen and
Charles T. Nash and the new firm took
the name of Sp1ague. owen & Nash.
Mr.. ;,pras,le became the editorial head
of the paper, filling the place occupied
few years earlier by James G.
Blaine, and more recently by Mr.
Stevens; Capt. Nash, who came from
the Hallowell Gazette, was the business
manager, and Mr. Owen, who had
served in various capacities in the
Journal Office for IL years. was the
local editor. All three of them We're
young men, full of ambition and en-
ergy They enlarged the plant. estab-
ishe.l the daily Journal and started the
paper upon new era of prosperity.
This firm continued for over 10 years
and in 1879 the interests of Messrs
Owen and Nash We're bought out by
Charles A. Sprague. the son of the
senior member of the firm. The name
now became Sprague 4 Son. The new
member Of the firm assumed the duties
Of the business management while Al
den Sprague remained at the editorial
head of the paper This continued for
eight years, and in 1887, almost 20 years
ago. Sprague & Son were succeeded by
the present owners, Burleigh & Flynt.
Alden Sprague, broken in health, went
to California the following year where
he mas resided until his death.
Such was the connection of Alden
Sprague with the Kennebec Journal
and the city of Augusta, covering a
period of almost 20 years and termi-
rating little over 20 years ago. The
brief summary gives little conception
of the work he accomplished or the
position he gained in this community
and in the Maine newspaper field. He
was man of strong convictions, and
rugged character, conservative, stead
fast and honest His Republicanlsm
was that Of Blaine and Stevens, and
his political editorials, written in pure
and forceful English, were widely
copied. When his surviving partner,
Mr. Owen, says of Mr.. Sprague that
che was of the very best New England
type" his memory is paid it's most fit
ting tribute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
Soma.

Daughter of Eeyrt. veil thine eyes!
7 cannot hear their fire;
Nor will I touch with sacrifice
Those affairs of desire.
For they are flames that shun the day
And their unholy light
Is fed from natures gone astray
In passion and in night
The stars of Reauty and Of Sin,
They burn amid the dark.
Like beaconS that to ruin win
The fascinated bark.
Then veil their glow. lest 7 forswear
The hopes thou canst not crown.
And in the black waves of thy hair
My struggling manhood drown.
-Bayard Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

The Journal has just received a copy
OF recent book by Maine man which
while it will not rank among the best
sellers or the most popular books of
the year-is invaluable in its field. This
is the Navy Yearbook, completed by
Pitman Pulsifer. the clerk to the Unit
ed States Senate committee on naval
affairs. 1t is a volume of almost 700
pages and contains a compilation of the
annual naval appropriation laws from
1883 to 1908, including the provisions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
The Uses of Books.

young girl once asked Mark Twain
if he liked books for Christmas gifts.
"Nell, that depends" drawled the hui
morst IF q book has leather
cover. it is really valuable as a razor
strop If it is a brief. concise work
such as the French write, it is useful
to nut under the short leg of a wobblv
table. An old-fashioned book witt! a
clasp can't be beat as. missile to hurl
at q dog, and large book like a geog
ranhy. is as good as a piece of tin to
nail over a broken pane of glass"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

The announcement is made that Mrs.
Florence Maybrick. who served for 4
number Of years in an English prison
for q crime of which the American
people generally and large number of
this people OF England believed her to
be absolutely innocent, is soon to be
married to a well-known Chicago man.
It is to be hoped that her second VEN
ture in the matrimonial field may be
happier than her first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

An interesting feature Of the recent con-
Vention of the Pennsylvania German So.
1 rn ut TT Lancaster was the address of
oonn Manamaker, the president, delivered
SenlbiaSe Pushed with business. Mr..
W., M,aramaker sent his annual address on
pnonographlc records: to be delivered by
ahiity to be present. in which he wrote.
81 send You nine barrels of speech" re-
1eIrlng - the records. and his utteranca
neIVered 70 the society was possibly the
first annual address so made. MI. Wanae
makers mine barrels of speech'' covered
the history Of the society and outlined tha
work which is being done. 'ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Those who find a reason for
undertakes a Marathon run in the fact
that he drinks much wine while train
ing, are now assured that the in
vincible Tom Longboat trains upon
whiskey and soda, even cutting out the
soda frequently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
Her Criticism.

At the close of an organ recital given
at the College Of the City OF New York
many of the audience remained to take
closer view of the mural painting by
Blashtied, which occupies the entire wall
space at one end Of the hall Among the
spectators was an extremely pretty and
stylishly dressed girl. who gazed with
rapt interest Her perfect features and
sparkling eyes betokcned a high degree
of intellectually and refinement and when
she turned to her companion. to express
her manifest enthusiasm for the painting
several listeners bent eagerly forward to
hear her criticism
Gee. amt that dandy" was her
verdict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
A Real Conversion.

member of the Union League of New
York was praising the character of the
late Oliver Hazard Perry. He said:
Here was man of sincerity. He was
talking one day. / remember. of maid
servant who had got religion; and it
seemed to me, as T listened, that his own
character was of the same thorough
going sort as that which followed the
maids change of heart.
$50 YOU are converted, Maggie?" this
maids mistress said to her.
II don't know. ma am. said the maid
seriously: but [ seem to be. ~ great
chance has come over me-.
"-'How great a changer said the lady.
".W'ell. ma'am' replied the maid. since
the mats now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

for the construction of all the vessels
of the new navy, together with tables
showing the present naval strength and
also the personnel of the service. To
those Interested in naval affairs the
work is priceless for constant reference
and it represents an immense amount
Of work on the part of the former Au-
burn man who compiled it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Panama and Columbia have made up
friends. 1t is not probable however
that former members of the Columbian
congress will ever forget what short
sighted asses they were, when they
undertook to jockey Uncle Sam on the
question of the canal site.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

and have had his hearty
and support. He returns tn
the status of a private citizen with
the good wishes Of the people Of Maine
and their hope that he may live long
and happily. ...4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

1t 10 reported that Boston baked
beans will be the principal article of
diet on the Presidents African hunting
trip. The experience Of our hardy
Maine logging crews long ago demon
strated their good qualities as a food
basis for hard work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
A Time Honored Custom.
portland Advertiser.)


The Maine Legislature began its
sessions by the observance Of a time
hOnored custom. The new president of
the Senate recognized the Hon. Lindley
Murray Staples, who thcredpon intro
Cuccd his rosubnliSSion resolve. Sena-
tor Staples's resolve has earned the
title of Legislative fixture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

The Missouri legislature has two bit
United States Senator and the deter
mination of the lieutenant governor
ship contest which hangs on less than
40 votes. Even the Senatorial contest
may not be determined strictly on
party lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Senator Bailey Of Texas Is becoming
tor. He was the only member of the
Senate to vote against the relief for
stricken Sicily and to interpose his
objection to the printing of Lincoln's
Proclamation of Emancipation in the
Congressional Record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Orville Wright, commenting upon the
future of aerial navigation says: Il
believe ultimately the aeroplane may
be put to special uses in the carrying
of passengers, but never in excess Of
fifteen or twenty persons"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
Maine Gossip
In Smiling January.

In Smiling January.
Blizzard halts along his way,
Gloom his brow discloses;
January smiles like May,
Pelts him with red roses!
GUse this song ere hill and plain
Stop with snow the picnic traino
Ordered ten full tons of coal
Ere reeled the red October.
But Winter-bless his summer SOUL
Came reasonably sober,
(But use this song before the Sleet
Beats down one flower that's smilin
SweetD
The hooking bird still sings to me
A song unknown to sorrow
Sings from the old mulberry tree;
Life will be sweet tomorrow
yet use this song, at your own price,
Before tomorrow slips on iceo
Frank l.. Stanton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Mayor Mcclellan of New York has
writing a $4,000 word message; but the
trouble has been to get any one to
read II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
Eastinu in Japan.

From time out of mind, says u, mat
pan Times. certain devotees ~ "a tam.
country have visited a celebrats,uo rforrn
pie at Martha twice a year. to p sta s..
the pious act of fasting within, 10 has
cred precincts. fasting nan occon.
mediation. Observations kept on ~ So Ine Il
and 80 women who tasted showed t thsn
the whole number SO tasted less ,u,tnud
week, TIA tasted one week, ~ co" weeks
fasting two weeks. IA tasted tn ae'o weeks
and one went without food for ilve casters
INQUIRY as to the motives 3 OF 1i,o tne desr..
showed that 1863 men and % Woln n,, and >
women wanted to increase their tessty q
profits, 16 men prayed for the sa, women
their families, 10 men ana : N men
sought cures of diseases ana mo- three
wanted general good luck. Ony tasted
persons. two men and one woman az fornef
in gratitude for the fulfillment o oaa;d" r.
prayers. ut need scarcely pc s she pen.
marks the Japan Times. that 1ru
cd of their fasting was the shoi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Notwithstanding the fact that the
Kaiser Is leading the simple life, King
Edward may expect at least one
serving of turkey during his visit to
the German court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

The military men are paying high
compliments to the staff which Gov
ernor Fernald has selected. And just
wait until they appear in uniform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

The supreme court upholds the
President in the Brownville affair for
the very good and sufficient reason
that he was right in the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

The District of Columbia claims to
have led the list-in proportion to
population--on the purchase Of the
Red Cross Christmas stamps. 1t is a
distinction to be proud of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Dorando Is going back to his candy
shop in sunny Italy. There are no
redskins of the Longhoat type in that
part of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

England Is having n joyous New
Year, Alfred Austin having consider
Ately refrained from burdening the oc-
casion With Il poem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Due credit should be given to the
weather man whose predictions the
present winter have been verified by
events almost without an exception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Tennessee can hold up it's head
among the states once more The con-
viction of six of the night riders was
a good piece of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

The developments in the Hams case
only emphasize the fact that idleness
is a bad thing for men or women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Strange to say amid all the various
volcanic eruptions Senator JEFF Davis
has remained tranquil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Those reports of the committee which
make exceedingly interesting reading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Aerial battleships may be one Of the
developments Of 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

lemon tree in Sicily nav bear up to
900 lemons wear. Last years crop
was about $500 zoo 900 lemons. Of these
800. 900 were used to make citrate of lime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

1t is little odd to speak of Eek
Governor" Cobb, but after the stress
and strain of the past four years it
must be something of relief to him to
be a private citizen of Rockland again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
ESTABLISHED 1s2s

No notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot bs held rssponsi-
Bile for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Addreso all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Pub
fishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

A six days recess will enable the
lawmakers to recover from the strenu-
Gus first week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

One of the section foremen on on warn
road has a keen Gaelic Wit C' tba line,
he FOUND one M Of his men piacidy sl ,edxs
on the embankment. The boss 81, ! full
disgustedly at the delinquent .iiS Sil on.
minute. and then remarked; ss long a
you ley -spalpeen, slape on Iut when You
you slape you've got job, pvl
wake up you ART got none
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

With three good chairmanships as his
share the youngest member Of the Sen
ate is not seriously Disseminated
against.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

President H. A. Duncan of the Ma
rine National Bank, Bath, has a pair
of large steel shears which he values
much and which have an interesting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Saturday, January 9, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

A card with photo and sigma
makes identification easy IN LUZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

Maine lobstermen are not catching as
many Holsters as a few weeks ago for
since the southwest gale of four weeks
ago many suffered heavy losses by los
ing their traps and in addition to this
the Holsters are crawling farther out to
sea with the advancing season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

The first child to arrive in Bath in
1909 was a girl born to Mr. and Mrs.
Patrick j. Conley, 766 Middle street, the
I'd, and it is coincidence that the last
child born In 1908 in Bath was also a
Conley girl. who arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Conley, Pleasant
Court. the last day of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

The new hall of agriculture at the U
of NJ will be dedicated Jan. 20 with ar
address by Dean Davenport of the
University of Illinois. A general in
vitation is extended to all citizens OF
the State.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
HORSES AND VEHICLES.

GEORGE VI. GANTZ, 1905 d ST. NV
Largest assortment OF vehicles OF all
kinds, including grocery and express
wagons and harness, at wholesale prices
10 the retailer. 17S-9Ot