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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

The automobile builders report a
record breaking season. In fact. the
horseless carriage appears not only to
have come to stay, but has evidently
determined to force itself into very
general use There is a growing be-
lief that the time is not very far dis
tant when the automobile. like the
bicycle, will be sold at somewhere near
it's cost of production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Former Congressman Bourke Cock
ran who sailed for France with his
departure that, so far as he could dis
cover. there was no Democratic party
in the United States Mr. Cochran is
somewhat belated in this discovery:
but. doubtless has been too busy for an
earlier reading of last November's
election returns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Maine Gossip
BIissfuI Ignorance.

The fly draws near.
A creature without friends,
In speech severe
Reproach wh.rn never ends
Is hurled at him
BY scientific minds.
With patience grim
His 'customed haunts he finds.
They call him names
In Latin erudite;
They say his claims
To tolerance are but slight
Since he is seen
On frank and friendly terms
With various means
And most obnoxious germs.
Yet unimpressed
By all these words unkind
This unbid guest
In every place you'll find.
In vain we fret
With scientific screed
Because as yet
The fly ne'er learned to read!
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

AS yet Mr.. Hearst has been too busy
to say anything about the desertion
of Mr.. Hisgen. 1t does not follow,
however, that what he might say on
that subject would not be of general
interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
American people in the discussion Of
the oil situation during the last ma
tional campaign. E

II the carrying of rum advertise
ments should debar the papers that
publish them from Maine news stands
at least one Boston paper that mas
long been an organ of the wholesale
liquor interests of that city, and which
has been favored by them with a very
generous advertising patronage. is
about due to become "reminiscences IN
this State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Public sentiment is against the whip
ping post in this country. still it must
be admitted that it could be used to
good advantage upon the decadant title
holders of Europe. who come to this
country for the purpose of selling the
bautle honors they inherited in the
matrimonial market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Tommy-Met the new minister on
my way home from Sunday school
yesterday. and he asked me If played
marbles on Sunday"
Mother-"Well, what did you say"
Tommy-"Get thee behind me,
Satan!"-Sketch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

1t is said that Garter H. Harrison,
who has four times held the Office Of
mayor of Chicago, is getting into line
to be the candidate of his party for
that office again. in 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

SO long as Abdul Hamid has large
fortune on deposit in various European
banks. the young Turks will probably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

California woman got a divorce
from her husband because he was such
an inveterate fan. How much better it
would have been if she had asked him
to take her out to the ball game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Florence Nightingale is still living in
England at the advanced age of ninety
years. Her distinguished services to
her country are not forgotten. and no
woman in all England is held in greater
love and respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Even Governor Harrison. Ohio's Dem
Ocratic chief executive is reputed to
have given Mayor Tom Johnson of
Cleveland the cold shoulder. Alas,
how hath the mighty fallen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

1t is said that the bugaboo Of Ger
man invasion has now become so great
in England that no one there ever
thinks of retiring for the night with
out first looking under the bed to make
sure that no German army is concealed
fl,er
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Down in Washington" declares the
philadelphia Inquirer they locked a
man in Jail because he wanted Il million
dollars" This statement of the case is
very misleading. The man was clearly
insane. He was locked up. not for
wanting million dollars, but for 60
ing 70 all office holder to get it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
He Only Tried to Demonstrate.
New York Tribune.)

New York Tribune.)
Senator Culberson made speech
intended to demonstrate that the
Democrats in Congress are united on
the tariff question. He must have used
some occult formulate, ineligible only
to the higher mathematician. in max
ing the demonstration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Got Thorn Guessing.

Now that they're married presume
they're happy"
Yes, but their folks are all guessing.
His relatives can't figure out what ne
sees in her, and her folks can't under
stand what she sees in him."-Detroit
Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
RELIGIOUS CHAT.
A Glance at What the Maine cN
Workers Are Doing.

Rev. c. E. Peterson of West
broke has accepted the pastal
the Bridgton Universalist churc
Rev. H. l.. Packard of the .
gational church at Strong has
ed a call from the church at
Rev. David Bracket of Brod
been engaged to preach at The
tian church, East Dixmont
other year.
Rev. c. T.. McColley, who NJ
pastor for the past three years.
Madison Free Baptist church,
dered his resignation to take ely
later than Sept. list. fu |
The following delegates have
been appointed for the state
ton of Kings Daughters which
held in Bangor the second
June: Bethany circle: MIS-
Adams, Mrs. E. E. Peck, Mrs
Fox, Miss Fl. II. Fox. Mrs. Z.
mers. Miss Mary Chalmers. Mls
tie Trask and Miss Lillian
Mason circle: Mrs. Kate II.
Mrs. Dora York. Mrs. Rose
Mrs. Alice Devoe and MRS
Doherty. Stearns circle: miss
l.. Rideout. Miss Mary DueAI
Helen McCurdy. Miss Hattie
Mrs. Addie Harthorn. Miss FloF
Mrs. Helen Morrison. Mrs. Alice
bell, Mrs. Lillian Watson. Doro
Gle: Miss Ellen Littlefield. MIS-
Noble, Mrs. Lydia Knowles,
re Tewksbury. Miss Alice
Mrs. Sarah Currier. Mrs.
Peakes, Mrs. Beverly and Mrs
Noble.
All those who are interested
sion work. and mission work 70
in particular. will be glad 10 'ea'
the officers of the worthy anu
alive Mission on Cape Jellisoa'
ton Springs. are. very eVidehu'
TO the need of mission WORK
,Penobscot bay. Not ony VT
sailors, but for the lone la"
fishermen, scattered here a~
on the islands and shores OF
Hitherto the work OF TINS eU
been confined to the sailors, ~
the great wharves of the Ban"
AroostOok X. r.. at Cape NJ
where 1t has a building fuzzy W
fer such work: including resdlns
correspondence-room. bathlov
library; with gospel services ca.
day. This building is the
of Rev. Francis Southwoftn I
Congregational Bethel chul.
land. After a careful canvas IT,
spiritual needs of the people
the. shores and islands OF inc
was decided to add a NOV"
tie equipment-provided tne 80
purchase one can be raised-o,
It will not only be possiD,e
every one of the scattered NV
every vessel. bound for ~.
river ports--Bangor incluoeu. M
visited and supplied with resu ~
ter; as all vessels have 10 =
Point cove for longer
period before proceeding up
to the sea. The Penobscot Das :.
Missio,,-as this society will
in the future-is occupy"s
and needy field, and 1t u III III
1t covers a territory thirty mi
By twelve miles wide. oh'y
lilies and lighthouses as a
and not under the care Oh 80
or pastor. will be visited .,,y
ciety. and the work is SUI ror,
nominational. Rev. J. L. ~ d
superintendent, Will nav heei
charge of this work. haVMs
er and manager of the worn IN
ciety since its inception ~
ago. He is well fitted ioI =
work of this kind, coming ,si.s|
years of experience as .,ne
for the Bible Society OF ms "a
weel known throughout 'n'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

After all it is the children who suffer
most from the operations of the divorce
mill, and the Gould children are no ex-
ception to the rule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Harper's Weekly believes that Wood
row Wilson will be nominated for the
presidency in 1912. It's optimism is GER
tainly refreshing but the chances are
that it will have to put up with Mr..
Bryan once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Harem Scarem Music.
Detroit Free Press.)

Detroit Free Press)
1t is reported that 500 pianos belong
ing to the Sultan were found in the
Yildiz Kiosk. Now we understand just
what it was that made the Sick Man OF
Europe sick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Twelve pound hailstones i'm Texas are
not to be tolerated. Senator Joe Bailey
should hurry home and warm things up
a bit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

A Detroit man was recently fined for
laughing at woman's big beehive hat.
Served him just right. the unfeeling
wretch He should have wept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

An Irish council has refused Mr.
Croker special favors Evidently the
eX-Tammany Boss need look for no
standing abroad until he tells where
nc got it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Somebody OUGHT To Warn Thorn.
Philadelphia North An

philadelphia North American.)
Reports from East Africa say that
hostile natives are near the Roosevelt
camp. 1t is not explained whether this
is due to ignorance or reckless bravery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Now Russia is arranging death du-
ties. Pretty soon the rich men in that
country will give up dying, and will
simply walk around to save funeral ex-
pGnSeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Tho young Turks be it said to their
credit, are making a good deal better
impression upon the civilized world
than the old ones
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Coming To Some One.

Chicago Inter Ocean)
Hisgen, we note, has quit Hearst fca
Bryan. There must necessarily he
ground for congratulation here some-
where, but we must confess with regret
that we do not see clearly on which
side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
LIGHT AND AIRY.
In the Corn Basket.

Your hat looks like corn basket.
he said.
yes" she murmured.
Whereupon he kissed her twice.
Whats that for?" she gasped.
For your two red ears, ne gaily
answered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Marriage is a game of baseball" re-
marks an exchange. Love- however,
isn't always the umpire. Too often it
is the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

There appear to be a few Democratic
members of the United States Senate
who are trying to pass themselves off
as Republicans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
The Latest Color

The latest fad in color .,r,
"a new thing under the sun -
Is messenger boy" q snaoe '
And warranted not to run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Those recent cyclones in the South
and west were not wholly in vain since
they must. necessarily, have improved
the styles in millinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
There is a Reason.
(BoStOn C1lObe.)

There are no reports from Washing
ton that Mr.. Taft has yet adopted the
fashion, set by King Edward in Paris.
Of having his trousers creased at the
sides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Daily kenneber Journal
EsTAskssHEo 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 commune atoms relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces that on Saturday.
June 10. 1905 an examination win be
held at Washington. Me, for the posi-
ton Of fourth class postmaster at RAJ
zorville, Me. The compensation of the
postmaster at this Office was $3.50 for
the last fiscal year. Applicants must
reside within the territory supplied by
the post -oflice named and must be Il
years of age and over on the date OF
examination. except that in state
where women are declared by statute
to be Of full age at IS years, women is
years Of age on the date of examina-
ton will be admitted. Application form
and full information concerning the re-
quirements of the examination can be
secured from the Razorville post-otfice
or from the United States Civil Service
Commission. Washington, D. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Tuesday, May Is, 1909.

The romances of the stage, whenever
they enter into real life have way of
terminating in the police court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Same Old Story.

(Springtield Republican,
The surprise of the week in slumber-
ing political circles is the Bryan ban
quet at Columbus. Ohio. attended by
| 500 persons. So soon after No 3 it
seems funny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

1t is safe to say that the new Sultan
is merely the official amen OF the
Young Turk party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Hes a Friend of BiIIiken.
(Pittsburg Dispatch.)

Even a cloudburst fails to terrify the
Chief Executive or to drive away his
engaging smile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Wrong; Bryan is It.
(Springfield Republican,

7 VOPt
Bourke Cockran's farewell words. as
he sailed for Europe, were the verbal
expression of growing conviction
among his countrymen. There is no
democratic party" said Bourke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Would Be About All From Nat.

(Houston Post)
The next time Nat Goodwin gets on a
matrimonial rampage we shall nomi-
nate Mrs. Gait for the role of leading
lady in the support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Not Forgetting the Interest.
New York Tribune.)

Senator Bailey says that he and his
brother Democrats in the Senate are
not concerned about schedules, but are
fighting for principle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

The Sebec lake steamers are now eX-
cecdingly busy towing drives of logs
down the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

There is a growing impression that
Porto Rico is spelling for good. old
fashioned spanking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

man." said the sheriff as he slipped the
hand cuffs on his wrists, What have
you done?' WELL" said the prisoner,
Il lived and prospered In Aroostook for
20 years and then like q fool came back
here to live. l have bought real estate
which l cannot sell and am tied here
for life, so I prefer Hades to my native
land" But the sheriff would not hang
him, and when l left the heart broken
man was going from store to store try
ing to buy "pizen."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

George Meredith dead has come in
for vastly more attention than was ever
accorded George Meredith living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Simeon Merrill went from Maine to
New Bedford 72 years ago and had to
ride from Taunton to his destination in
stage coach. He is now so years of
age and is coming in his automobile to
spend the summer in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Saco is planning to have record
breaking Fourth of July.

Alewives are more plenty in Orland
river this season than for many years.
The fishermen are often unable to
handle the great number that enter
their weirs. Elmer Barnard took g.
900 in day; Mr.. Leach, on 1.-THE
Point" 1000 at one tide; Fred Holway
and others have had repeatedly to open
their. weirs and let the fish escape.
Many thousands every day are let up
through the lock and fishways into
Lake Alamoosook and the fresh waters
beyond.
A pair OF white crowned sparrows
were seen at Rockport the other day.
and we're the first the writer ever no.
ticed in this vicinity. says correspon-
dent. A resident of this place says
that when residing in Rockland about
1880. she saw a pair of these birds
about the house and they remained
about a week, during stormy weather.
According to Samuels' Birds of New
England. this bird "is a rare spring
ard autumn visitor in New England"
arriving "about the first week in May.
sometimes as late as the goth of that
month, and returns from the north
about the 10th of October"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

The Sebec lake steamers are now eX-
ceedingly busy towing drives of logs
down the lake.
Simeon Merrill went from Maine to
New Bedford 72 years ago and had to
ride from Taunton to his destination in
a stage coach. He is now 80 years of
age and is coming in his automobile to
spend the summer in Maine.
The trustees of the West Penobscot
Agricultural Society will offer prizes
for exhibits of farm crops and vegeta-
bles raised by boys under 16.
A second flowing we'll has been OPEN
ed at Jackson. 1t is IS feet deep and
the water flows four feet above the sur
face. There are less than dozen such
wells in the State.
Oliver Trott, Peakes Island lobster
fisherman. captured an eight pound lob
ster, the largest seen in Portland this
year, the other day. 1t was foot and
a ndlI lOilS anu Hu6C NloNo WYNN
make a good meal for one person. At
the market price is was worth about
$3.50
The people Of York Harbor and York
Beach are making strong protest
against the action of the Atlantic Shore
Street Railway in raising the fare from
five to six cents and making two-fare
zones between the harbor and the
beach. A largely attended Indignation
meeting has been held by the patrons
of the road.
"A monument to the memory of the
ancestors of Elizabeth Wadsworth
Chapter, u. A. R, has been erected IN
Eastern cemetery at Portland. IL Will
be unveiled June IA. on the anniversary
of the American flag.
Southwest Harbor plans new in
dustry during the coming summer IN
revival of whale fishing. Whales are
said to be plentiful off Mt. Desert Rock
and vicinity, and John Stanley ana
sons have bought the steam yacht
Princess from Castine summer parties.
and will utilize her for whaling craft
during the coming summer.
One who has occasion to cross the
Kennebec river by ferry boat from
Dresden to Richmond may see at low
tide, where the ferry lands on the
Richmond side, a few timbers which
still mark the side Of the wharf built
for a landing for old Fort Richmond.
The fort itself, built in 1913, stood in 4
northwesterly direction from the wharf.
Both the fort and it's landing are
clearly shown in the Plymouth COM
pany map of 1850. The structure was
not only house of defence. with its
block houses, barracks and Storehouses.
but it was also a truck house for traffic
with the Indians of the Kennebec and
it's accounts are still preserved The
building of Fort Shirley in Dresden tn
1852 and of Forts Weston and Halifax
in 1854 rendered Fort Richmond use
less and it soon went to decay.
The Parkhurst man OF the Pressure
Isle Star-Herald says: Some 20 years
ago a gentleman came from New
Brunswick to ArOostook and bought a
farm. Fortune favored him and he be-
came wealthy and recently sold his
fine farm for big price and returned
to New Brunswick to live. A short
| time ago he went to the sheriff at
Andover and said: Il have done some
thing worse than those two Italians
you are about to hang and I beg of
you to hang me nth them" ''Wretchcd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

The trustees of the West Penobscot
Agricultural Society will offer prizes
for EXHIBITS of farm crops and vegeta-
bles raised by boys under 16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

A second flowing well has been open
ed at Jackson It is IS feet deep and
the water flows four feet above the sur
face. There are less than a dozen such
wells in the State.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-10-06

Eye Salve--A very good salye for
granulated eyelids is made as follows:
Yellow oxide Of mercury, one grain:
rose salve or unsalted butter. one-half
ounce. Apply to the eyelids night and
morning.
Insomnia.-H person cannot fall
asleep. try a sponge bath made thus:
Into eight ounces Of alcohol put two
of ammonia and two OF camphor..
Shake thoroughly. and when well
mixed add four ounces of sea salt and
enough hot water to fill quart bot.
tle To apply 1t pour little OF the
liquid in shallow dish and moisten
the whole body little at time by
dipping small sponge In It Rub It
only very little, then finish with a
vigorous rubbing with coarse crash
towel.
Pellagra. This new disease prom.
ises more surprises In the medical
world and more reasons for investiga,
ton than anything that has broken
loose in half century. The asylums
have long been filed with patients SUI.
fering from this disease and supposed
ly insane, In some cases the disease
has been caused by cheap food. Pei
lagra has probably existed In the
United States for many years. although
the fact has not been definitely estab.
lished, Our physicians as yet know
little Of 1t, but they are finding 1t In
plenty in many OF the states. It Is
supposed to arise. from eating moldy
corn. which affects the brain.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-10-06
BARON MAKING HIS WAY
AROUND WORLD TO
TEST HEARTS OF MEN.

On journey by which he aims to
show that civilization has not made
mankind heartless. Baron Fon Der Os-
ten-Saken. st. Petersburg. Russia, who
says he is nephew of the Russian
minister of war. is making his way
around the world. He started penni-
less. Sitting in cafe in st. Peters.
burg he argued with another Russian
named Poltovsef, a merchant, regard
ing the effects OF civilization on hos
pitable instincts The result of the
debate was that the baron started
from st. Petersburg without cent to
make his way around the world, test.
ing the kindness OF persons he met
by applying for employment. The
time limit given him is seven years.
He is to travel by any means availa,
BILE, but is not to receive aims. He
must perform some service for every
thing he receives.
Since starting he has been through
Russia, Siberia, Japan, and China
After crossing the United States and
reaching New York he will continue
Ito Mexico. Panama, Central America
South America and Australia. The