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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

! 50
now living, and If any man deserves
success 1t was he. To great measure
he has been successful and has given
to the world knowledge along scienti-
fic lines more, than sufficient to offset
all that his, expeditions have cost. But
the goal which the world at large has
deemed to be sought by every man
who went into the far North, was the
pole, and Peary was looked upon as
the man who would eventually discov-
er it if it ever was visited by human
being. We have been accustomed TO
accept Peary as the discoverer OF the
pole, even though he had not, in fact,
reached that point. 1t may be that II
is this feeling which prompts so many
to doubt that Cook is truthful.
Men are undoubtedly Influenced by
the Mt. Mckinley incident. In any
event we can not afford to brand DR..
Cook as the greatest fakir this world
ever saw, until we have heard his de-
Tense. Peary saw no signs of Cook at
the pole. but we assume, the location
of the pole being purely a matter OF
reckoning, that several men could
reach a point which is approximately
80 degrees north, and still fail to find a
tube left by predecessor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
WASHINGTON TRAINING.

An American guest spent a night at
an inn in Stirling. Scotland. In the
morning he complained that the bed
was hard. ut was like sleeping on d
board" he said.
The person in charge replied with
cold austerity: 1.-THE great duke of
Wellington once slept in that bed"
mo wonder they called him the
Iron Duke" remarked the guest
Youths Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Wait For Proofs.

Maine men and women will find it
difficult to suspend judgment in the
controversy concerning the discovery
of the North pole until scientists have
passed upon the evidence which Com
mander Peary and DR.. Cook will I'M
doubtedly submit to them.
Maine is exceedingly interested
Peary has been considered a son OF
Maine from the time he made his first
explorations, in Greenland. He ha.
worked harder and spent more time In
the frozen North than any other man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Reports from McKees Rocks, Pa
The company will win. The company
mas all the men it needs. The COM
pany has evicted the strikers. The
company is winning. The company
Will never give in.-The company
grants every demand of the strikers
and the men win. All of which goes to
SHOW the advantage of having pres.
agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Best Places Beinu Taken.

One Of the wives of a Mormon com.
ing downstairs one morning met tbs
band.
rs he very ill?' she asked anxiouslv
He is" replied the physician. 'I
fear the end is not far Off"
DO you think she asked, II should
be at his bedside during his last mo.
ments?"
Yes, but ADVISE, YOU to hurrx. The
best places are already being taken."-
Human Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Some Pride Left.

yes" said the woman Of the house.
"Tll give you a plate of victuals ii
you'll say nothing about it to anybody.
don't care to have it known that l
feed tramps You can eat on the back
porch, you know, and keep it num-"
mo, thanks; you kin keep it,
NUM-" answered Saymold Storey, tilt
ing his battered hat forward, stiffening
up, and stalking majestically off the
premises-New York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Luiz A. da Cunha writes the New York
Sun that two historical paintings by AL
bert Operti have never been paid for by
the government-"The Rescue Of the
abandoning the brig Advance. He adds:
These pictures were painted about twen-
ty-three years ago on order of the then
secretary of the navy, have ever since
been in possession of the government,
and although unpaid for have been proud
ly shown as part Of the navy exhibit at
all great expositions since held"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Brief Inquiry.

A beefy English officer, being seated
next to an elderly stranger at dinner
leaned over and said:
Whose that fat old hippopotamus o!
woman opposite?'
"That's my wife, was the reply.
Thanks, said the officer, hastily
Thanks" That's all / wanted to
know
And he turned to his neighbor on the
other side and whispered, with a
chuck1e:
Got well out of that, think, eh?'
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Theory and Fact.

Il tell you that it is a mistaken
idea that animals have instinct" re-
marked the newfangled naturalist.
will you inform me then what
makes hen set on a doorknob?
asked an auditor.
MY Investigations have only gone
far enough to show that it is not in
stinct,' replied the naturalist some
what stify-Phila. Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The Houston Fost suggests that the
committee to investigate DR.. Cook S
claims, consist of Senator Aldrich.
klaw and Erlanger and Senator Platt,''
with the additional observation that
"It is useless to mention Captain Ar
chic Butt"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The ice man is disappearing towards
Florida where he will spend the Win
ter, While the coal man comes back
from the summer resort and prepares
to take up the work the ice man has
laid down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Motorists continue to misjudge
Maine roads by the condition Of the
road between Portsmouth and Port
land.
Maine is doing less in the way OF
improving roads than some of the 9TH
er New England states and the road
from Portsmouth to Portland, the
main approach from Boston to the
Pine Tree State. is especially dscred-
liable. Another year, it is hoped, will
see an Improvement in this road
Boston Transcript
Maine is doing more than any other
state in proportion to her ability. I,
will pay the State to go down and
build that piece of road so that the
roads of the rest of the State can ge,
square deal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The Outlook has taken up the cud-
gels for William Winter. In a recent
issue it brings sharply into the light
the theatre trust dictation of dramatic
criticism and reminds us that a COM
bination that can get" Winter, al
ready has control of the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Let the Luxuries Wait.

Memphis Commercial Appeal)
An Arkansas man wants a Carnegie
medal because he is the father of four
teen children; but what he needs is a
car load of side meat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Bad cases of eye strain will surely re-
suit if the folks do not stop trying to
read the baseball scores and Peary's
kilograms at one and the same time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
ESTABLISHED 1875

mo notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held rsspons'.
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, 1909-09-10
There's Money in "Votes For Women
PHILADELPHIA PreSS.)

The gospel of woman suffrage is APP
parently not to be preached without
money and without price. One could
not get into Marble House on Tuesday
to head Rev. DR.. Anna Shaw unless he
or she paid IS for the privilege; al
though, to be sure, the privilege or
sweltering beneath a tent upon the
greensward cost the more moderate
sum of d single dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Couldn't Talk Enough as Umpire.

ISt. Louis POSt-DISpdtCII.1
The public invariably tires of play
err like Colonel Bryan, who cannot get
hit in several times at bat. He
might make good umpire, but he will
never be good ball player.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
No Occasion For 1t.

(Cn1CaSO NeWS.)
Mr.. Gompers on being reprOached in
Paris for not having elected Bryan
president does not seem to have been
overcome with remorse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

If you have not had your vacation
yet, do not postpone it to next summer.
Maine looks her prettiest in the
Autumn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Kite flying in the winds that sweep
off Moosehead is getting to be pas
time at Kineo. Mr.. ]. X. Clarke of
Ardmore has large bird kite that has
attracted considerable attention, an0
now has a new bi-plane affair that
looks like an airship as it floats over
the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
An Extinct Species There.

philadelphia North American.)
Queer choice Of Japan to send 10000
cherry trees to New York-the one
American city where there is the least
chance to find a George Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Mabelle Gilman Corey has discovered
that money cannot purchase all she
desires. 1t hasn't thawed the reserve
of the Paris social set to which she as
pires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Texas reSents that cowboy messen-
ger as much as Maine resents the
statement that her whole territory is a
dense forest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

maine school marmS have taken up
the ferrule and chalk while susceptible
youths have taken to walking home
with her and writing poetry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
One He Couldn't Resist.
ATLANTA JOurnal.)

A big golf course is being laid out
near Rome. This is nothing less than
a covert invitation to the President to
visit there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Someone has found gold in Nebraska.
Shades of Bryan! What cruel fate is
hoax
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Nature fakirs were all right in their
day, but they are small fry compared
to this polar fakir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Last Thursday the breeders Of Jer
sey cattle who live in Cumberland and
Oxford counties met at Waterford and
organized under the name of oxford
and Cumberland County Jersey Breed
ers Association, with H. w. Evans of
North Bridgton as president and c. s.
Hamlin of South Waterford as secre-
tary and treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Some enterprising aviator will soon
sail up to the pole and then we will
know whether Cook was ever there or
not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Would Surprise Them.

(NeW YORK HtraIuJ
Wilbur Wright will fly here during
the October celebration. If Captain
Hudson and Mr.. Fulton could only see
that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
The Next Step.

BenZoate of soda has been declared
harmless. Won't some concIave of
highbrows now get together and pass
a paper making toadstools nutritious?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The great American novel will be
published within a few days. At least
a dozen authors have been all sum-
mer writing it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
A Close Shave, in Other Words.

washington Post.
In the language of the sport, King
Alfonso's beard had whirlwind finish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Peary presents the pole to President
Taft, who will take it with him on his
little trip around the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The story comes from Marienbad
that Maxine Elliott is King Edwards
summer girl Those summer zephyrs
are no resDectors of persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Efforts to put trunk on moving
train at Rumford resulted in the trunk
being dropped under the wheels and
smashed into bits. The contents were
collected, put into another trunk and
forwarded to the owner, who is in New
Bedford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Detroit has telephone competition
that is not only alive, but shows no
sign Of being "assimilated."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

If there is something the matter with
Maine, stop talking about it and put
your shoulder to the Wheel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Identification.

Knicker-Did you recognize my
voice on the phone?
Mrs. Knicker-No, I recognized the
eXcuse-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

1t was cold at the Pole and that
ought to call to mind that 1t VIII soon
be cold right here in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Prison Also Seems to Be Missing.

Chicago NeWs.)
In Charles w. Morses bright lexicon
of youth there is no such word as quit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Portland has accepted resolutions ia
vorable to the acceptance of the fad
which has for it's object the gaining of
daylight in which to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The new convent at Portland is one
Of the largest and finest equipped edu-
cational institutions in New England
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

AroOstook could use that pole II
tamping down the proceeds from the
spud crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Taft will make Texas forget its
troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The Cook books now being compiled
will have lot to say about ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Not So Bad as All That,

Nervous Lady-"Don't your expert
ments brighten you terribly, professor?
1 hear that your assistant met with a
horrible death by falling 1000 feet
from a balloon"
PrOfessor-"O, that report was
greatly exaggerated"
Nervous Lad Exaggerated!
How"
Professionally wasn't much more
than $500 feet that he fell."-Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

1t is odd how little research reveals
royal blood in the veins of American
millionaire daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

There have been failures in all states.
Maine has no corner on calamity. Stop
knocking and boost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Peary has no Mt. Mckinley incident
to explain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Portland EXpress.-Mrs. Mabel r.
Brown, who is temporarily to have
charge of the Portland schools, has
had long experience under the present
system and is well equipped to contin-
ue the work which has been done. The
schools will suffer no loss under her
charge. Advanced steps are needed
in our educational work. The Port
land schools must be placed thoroughly
abreast of the times in all advanced
methods of educational progress. The
best in the way of instruction and SUI
perintendence is none too good for the
school children of Portland How to
achieve that best is the problem
which the school board must solve,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The public school is the secret of our
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Knoxie B., 2.13h, a we'll known horse
on Maine tracks, though owned In
Massachusetts, is likely to be pur-
chased by George Booth of Madison
The horse is a consistent performer
and popular on the Maine circuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

II Roosevelt were only here to use
that shorter ard uglier epithet!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Was He Unpreiudiced?

Mike McGinnis was being examined
for jury duty in murder trial.
"Mr. McGinnis," asked the judge,
"have you formed or expressed an
opinion as to the guilt or innocence of
the prisoner at the barr"
mo, SIR replied Mike.
Have you any conscientious scru-
pies against capital punishment
Not in this case, your honor" Mike
replied-Success Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
jmaqine It.!

Eyes, my husband is 50 careful with
his clothes"
"Indeed?"
Yes. Why, he has a high hat put
away that he hasn't worn for eleven
years"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
LIGHT AND AIRY.


The lover-I am in the dust at your
feet!
The maiden-You are mott I gave
this room thorough sweeping today
Cleveland Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Bosworth Post, No. 2, G. A. r. of
Portland will celebrate the And ami
versary of it's organization Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The Pole is one of our resources
with which we should not parted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The University of Chicago needs nc
more money. 1t pays to advertise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Raymond w. Perry, who was form
erly principal of the manual training
school at Lewiston, has been appoint
eG instructor in mechanical and FREE
hand drawing at Mechanic Art Higl
school, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Miss Grace =. Perkins of Saco is as
sistant cataloguer at the State library,
Hartford, CT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
The Retort Courteous

Spinster-Aren't you weary of wait
ing for him to come?
Matron-And aren't you weary OF
having no one to wait for?-Illustrated
Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Harry Thaw's mother, who has been
visiting at Castine, has returned to
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Precisely.

Ikey-Vat is a promoter?
Father of Ikea promoter is Won
who will supply der ocean if some Won
else will furnish der ships.-Princeton
Tiger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Good Advice.

Here is a pamphlet on How tc
Keep the Hair"
What does it say?"
ut says the hair can be kept on the
dresser when not in use."-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
No Relief.

dead?
Sonny-What's the good of that
while the school is still there?-Meg-
gendOrfer Blaetter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Five thousand bottles of beer indi-
Gates that someone down Portland way
had a thirst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

A burglar who entered a Lewiston
pawn shop recently fitted himself out
according to the best hunting and
trapping authorities, taking several
pairs of boots and shoes, two Pairs OF
trousers, a revolver, a razor, and some
knives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Over Optimistic.

"Bliggins says he is determined to
look on the pleasant phase Of every
thing"
Yes. But he is carrying that desire
too far. He is getting SO that the fan
cy penmanship on a mortgage or d
promissory note commands his en-
thusiastic admiration. washington
Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Auburn is getting ready to adopt G
reject new city charter. The specis
ballot will be had Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

CASTINGS new normal school build
in New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Melville Durham of Norway made
the snow shoes used by the Peary par
ty, so that that oxford county tow
must be reckoned into the polar eXpe
dition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
When the Women Vote.

First uffragette-"What did you
think of the candidate?"
Second Suffragette-T was very
much disappointed in him."
"How so?"
Il thought when he took my hand to
shake it he was going to hold it for a
little while!"-Yonkers Statesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Franklin Simmons, the world ia
nous sculptor, is visiting his home in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Civic Pride.

Il can't say 1 love him."
'Then why did you accept him?"
''He said that unless 1 did he would
leave for parts unknown. / wasn't 60
ing to hurt our towns census figures
kansas City Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Rines Hill crossing is still on the job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Emersonian.

The sign was marked Preserves
Thereto
The youngster blithely ran.
The boss inquired: what can you
do?"
The youth replied: II can."-New
York Sum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Have you marked Sept. 90 as the day
you are coming to Augusta to see the
best one day race meeting ever held in
Maine?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

The demand for more stores Is heard
in all the cities served by the trolley
lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Entered at the Augusta Post once ~
necond-class mall matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Friday, September 10, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Maine prefers to believe Peary, but
awaits the proofs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Too many deaths by violence are
being reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Boost Maine!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Who ever heard Of State Fair hav-
ing four clear days before?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Maine women join in congratulating
Mrs. Peary.