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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
The Rilliken Cure.

81 see," said an actor who is sum-
mering in Philadelphia, that Charlie
T. K Miller, Fred Thompson's aid,
known around the Lambs Club as Tin
Kan,' is going to Europe, and that he
is wearing a smile across the ocean in
addition to his other garments.
Il remember when all the jokes Of
the best jokers in the Lambs Club
failed to make him smile.
ut was when Miller was stricken,
a while ago, with hiccough. He hic-
coughed for days and days and all eff
forts to stop him failed. All the best
joksters with the best stories went to
his room to try and get Tin Kan
laughing so that the hiccoughing would
be interrupted.
But they all joked in vain.
Finally the Billiken showed up in
New York. De Wolf Hopper was one
Of the first to see it, and as Miller was
in bed, he couldn't get" the novelty
right away. Hooper, when he first saw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

had put her handsome new peach
basket hat, trimmed with pretty arti-
fical roses, which she had got from the
store the night before. The goat saw
the hat and advanced joyfully toward
it. Miss Patty laughed. THE old thing
thinks they are real roses" she
laughed Wont she be fooled when
she smells them?"
Everybody sat still to watch the
goat smell the artificial flowers and
walk away. But the goat fooled them.
The next week Miss Patty bought
another hat.-Philadelphia Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

ks 1t has cost already 100000 more to
spet the Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo
nfkiOn under way than the United
States paid for the whole of Alaska
when it purchased that great territory
from Russia Critics who complained
of that transaction long ago passed
away. and time has demonstrated the
hort-sightedness of their judgement.
This is often the fate of critics. es-
pecially when they undertake to plant
themselves in the way of national pro-
kress and expansion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
The Solid South No Longer.

Students of political conditions pre-
dicted during the last presidential
campaign that the Southern states had
voted solid" for the last time, that in
dustrial conditions had so changed thai
the Southern Democrat could no longer
cling to the creed of his fathers with
out running contrary to the dictates of
his best judgement. How nearly cor
rect were these predictions is shown in
the tariff debate. To be sure few Re-
publicans were elected from the solid
South, but the Democrats elected have
had an ear to the ground and have re-
flected, as nearly as possible, the de-
sires of their constituents-to protect
the industries in which they were in
terested.
Democrats will not admit that they
have shifted their doctrine from the
free trade platform to the protectionist
shelter but nevertheless, such is the
case in many instances. They have
changed politically without being con-
scious of it. They will admit freely
that free trade, or tariff for revenue
only, will retard or ruin their BUSH
ness, but they will not admit that pro-
lection will help it, If someone can
find a way to dissipate the fallacy that
the white is voting with the Niggers'
when he votes the Republican ticket
the South will be the strongest Re-
publican field outside of New England.
Another agency, which must be reck-
oned with, is the tendency to vote
according to the traditions OF their
fathers. If sire and grandsire voted the
Democratic ticket it has been counted
vent of that great industrial wave
which has changed the South from
romantic paradise to an industrial
beehive, rather upset the old notions,
however, and ancestor worship has had
stormy time of it.
AS to the men who now represent the
South in Congress; some of them
have been accused of breaking party
pledges, of voting at variance with
their party platform. The Southern
representatives and Senators at Wash
ington are honorable gentlemen who
believe that they were sent there pri-
marily to represent their constituents
If their constituents are engaged in an
industry which needs protection, they
stretch their political faith to cover
the exigencies of the occasion. In time
it will not be necessary for a man to
come North to find a very considerable
part of the population thoroughly
grounded in a belief in the wisdom Of
protecting industry. The tariff debate
has been a mighty lever which has
pried the old line Southern Democrat
away from his narrow prejudice and
left him the better off for having un-
dergone the pain of separation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

and otiers-who attended that Amer
lean Embassy Association banquet are
American ambassadors with a domf-
cile when stationed in foreign lands. 1t
Ia hardly good form to ask who paid
the bills inasmuch as it was a free
blow, but--Who did?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
"Don't Knows" Funeral.

They lied to me if it is an old Joke
and think they lied-but they told me
when George Cunningham of Augusta
first went to Panama, and knew moth
ing of the Spanish language, the only
replies he got to questions he asked of
the natives was mo SCI (don't know
and 'manana" (tomorrow).
Everywhere he went, to every
question he asked, it was mo Sc" and
'manana." Again and again he heard
them day after day-and finally de-
cided to ask no more questions.
About the third day in Panama ne
saw funeral procession passing the
hotel. Whose funeral is it?" he asked
of a man standing near him.
mo Sc"
"D-n glad Of it," he calculated, in
disgust. "And hope that 'manana'
fellow will die tomorrow."-Augusta
Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

the thing laughed until he wept. And a
bright idea flashed through his mind.
He hustled up to Millers sickroom,
went, in, and started Miller with:
Charlie, what is ito
MILLER looked an instant, then
smiled. and suddenly was guaffawing
all over the place He kept looking at
the Billiken, and the more he looked the
more he laughed
THAT was the end of the hiccoughs,
and, today, the Billiken is a mascot
rlround the Lambs Club."-Philadel-
Ilhia Times $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

If Mr.. Asquith had permitted the
snffraeattes to see him in the first
would have saved himself. If they
could have called upon him at once and
mat ed their case, they would not have
skalled at all. There are plenty of in
sGNential men in England they can see
and so long as they can-they do not
SHant to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

In Pennsylvania even the lawyers are
complaining because of the long time
that elapses between the entry of a
case on the docket and the admins
tration of justice-which is as often an
Injustice owing to the delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
Good Bye. Peach Basket.

Miss Patty Shepard, of North Thir-
teenth street, went to the country with
a party of friends on Decoration Day.
They stopped at a farmhouse where
Browsing about was an old goat.
When Miss Patty saw her the nanny
was placidly nibbling at a few blades
of grass and she innocently thought
that goats were, strictly vegetarians.
On the lawn in front of the porch she
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

\ Chicago judge renders decision to
the effect that to apply the name graf
ter" to a man is not to SANDER him.
That simply confirms the view of the
great majority that CRATER is simply
one of them-with exceptianal oppor
tunities-innerited or acquired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Count Zeppelin should get his North
Pole airshiI in condition to start a res
cuing expedition in search of Walter
Wellman, when once that intrepid ex-
plorer has winged his way to- the frOZ-
en- north.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
What Japan Is Doing in Korea.

We, of America have heard some dis
appointing stories concerning Japan's
occupancy of Korea, ostensibly to civil
iZe and awaken that benighted King
dom. We have been told that Japan
was not helping the Koreans, that she
was reducing them to servitude and ex-
acting all sorts of tribute, mental, ply
steal and financial. from them.
1t remained for former Vice President
Fairbanks to upset this kettle of false
hood and canard. He has been in Ko.
rea long enough. and has been afforded
every opportunity, to ascertain the
facts. He reports that Japan is doing q
noble work there, that that benighted
land is being brought up to date by
means of the pubic school and intelli-
gent industrial exploitation. He re.
ports that three-quarters of the known
mineral resources of the country are
controlled by Americans and that 9TH
er nationalities have been given an
equal opportunity to develop the land
Coming as it does on the heels of all
sorts of ill-founded rumors, the report
is like ray of sunshine on cloudy
day.
1t might not be out of place to re-
mark that a former vice president of
the United States, heretofore reputed tC
be one of the most useless things i'm
aginable, has found something useful
to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Taft will know in 1911 whether the
people want an income tax and about
that time will begin the jockeying
for place in the next campaign. He will
at least have some valuable informa-
ton from which to draw his platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Now and then scne patient man
with a surplus of leisure, is found in
this work day world who has read all
the excellent books on DR.. Elots list;
but it must be admitted that they are
few and far between.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
From the Text.

Here, Bennie," said Mr. Bloom-
bumper to his young son, as the latter
started to church, ARE a shilling and
a penny. You can put which you please
in the contribution box"
Benny thanked his papa and went to
church.
Curious to know which coin Benny
had given, his papa asked him when he
returned, and Benny replied:
We'll, papa, it was this way. The
preacher said the Lord loved a cheerful
giver, and knew could give a penny
a good deal more cheerful than l could
give shilling, so l put the penny in
Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

<. There will be no deep waterway to
help move the huge crops this year.
Chicago News.
Nevertheless they will be moved, al
though to the discradit of this great
Republic 1t must be admitted that the
portion of them sent abroad will have
tt be carried in foreign bottoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

And then one day the old volume was
opened and the amazed nephew found
between it's leaves $4,S67.3O.
There is a moral lesson that goes
with this story, and one of it's most
distressing features is the fact that
$4,86730 at per cent interest looms
up into a very considerable sum-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

A certain group of scientists claims
to have made the important discovery
as result OF much patient expert
ment- that life may be sustained on
AZ cents day. Still the fact remains
that there is very wide difference be-
a mere existence and a living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Has everybody forgotten about the
Panama canal since President Taft
launched thet broadside of common
sense and technical argument against
the sea level project? 1t begins to look
as though President Taft had scored
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

sThe Houston Post now lays claim to
having once been the site of the Garden
of Eden If 1t is true, she's got lot to
answer for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Alaska wants to be divided into three
territories, Juneau, Fairbanks and
Nome. The stars are growing smaller
and the flag bigger every year. but
every star shines Just as brightly as
tories will be knocking for admission
as states shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
A DISTRESSING Feature,

His aunt bequeathed her dearly loved
Bible to New Jersey nephew thirty
five years ago.
The nephew grew gray and Wrinkled.
dust settled on the ancient cover, the
pages slowly yellowed meath the
touch of Times nicotined fingers.
The nephew grew gray and wrinkled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

citizens as to their politics. MAY
see Mr.. -" she asked of a stern
looking woman who opened the door
at one house NO, you can't" an
swered the matron decisively. But 1
want to know what party he belongs
to-" pleaded the girl. The woman
drew up her tall figure. We'll, take
a good look at me-" she said, Pm the
party he belongs to!"-Argonaut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
Why He Didn't See It.

At recent dinner in London the
conversation turned to the subject of
lynching in the United States. 1t was
the general opinion that large per-
centage Of Americans met death at
the end Of a rope. Finally the hostess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
Maine Gossip
UnweIcome Accuracy.

De white folks, dey can put on style,
But des' let me go on
A-lookin' fob a chance to smile
Like l has always gone.
A cook stove an some flour to stir
/ won't AK muffin more.
l don want no thermometer
A-hangin' by de door,
When heat is blaZin' FUN de sky
l doesn't want de blues
Des let de bee an butterfly
Drift 'roun' an tell de news
Don't measure out as dey occur
Dem hot waves brimmin' DER.
I don't want no thermometer
A-hangin' 'roun' de door.
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

The people who live in the district
through which that new electric road
will pass are SO enthusiastic over the
proposed Improvement that they want
to see the dirt fly this summer. Here's
hoping it will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

A good many young men are now
busily employed in earning money to
defray their expenses at school and col
ledge Give them hand. Such boys are
worthy of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

"A more frequent interchange of visits
between the people of Kennebec and
the Knox county brethren, through the
agency Of the new electric road, may
serve to raise old Knox from the Demo-
cratic slough of despond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
Daily kennebet Journal
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, 1909-07-14

Texans have begun an inquiry into
has the misfortune TO represent the
majority in the United States Senate.
Poor Bailey!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

; The New Bedford Standard places
1 the responsibility for the disposition Of
the present generation to look down on
! manual labor upon the parent. The
= Standard Is more than half right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Somebody reported from Montreal
that Jeff had thrown up the sponge.
jeff heard of it and wired that he would
post a forfeit to meet Johnson. Clever
press agent work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

This is truly a strenuous summer at
the State capital, still we cannot help
wishing that Augusta had a team in
the trolley league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

The people of Maine would not care
how soon the Kingdom sailed for for
eign lard-if she would only carry
along the whole Shiloh colony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

An object lesson in the value of en-
couraging invention and the mainten-
ance of our unique patent law system
will be given when the Half Moon"
the "Clermont" and the latter day wa
ter craft meet at the Hudson celebra-
tiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

The 4lst annual reunion OF the 18th
Maine Regiment Association will be
held at Peaks Island August II. The
32nd Maine Regiment Association will
hold its annual reunion ct the Peaks
Island House July 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Many farmers are delaying haying
this esason in the belief that by SO
doing they will secure heavier crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Up to date most of the hay that has
been harvested in Maine has gone into
the barns in prime condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Abdul Hamid is to stand trial. He
should lose no time in securing the SER
vices of Martin Littlefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

There is a disposition to let a little
more light into that Sutton case. The
more light the better, especially where
man is suffering for crime that ne
may possibly be innocent Of commit
ting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Wherever the safe and sane Fourth
was tried this year the people appear
to be enthusiastic over it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
Party He BeIonaed To.

matron of the most determined
character was encountered by a young
woman reporter on country paper,
who was sent out to interview leading
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
Little Of Everything.
Step by Step.

Step by Step.
Heaven is not reached at single
bound;
But we build the ladder by which We
rise
From the lowly earth to the vaulted
skies,
And we mount to it's summit round by
count this thing to be grandly true;
That noble deed is a step toward
God,
Lifting the soul from the common
clod
TO a purer air and broader view.
We rise by the things that are under
our feet;
BY what we have mastered of good
and gain;
By the pride deposed, and the
passion slain,
And the vanquished ills that we hourly
Josiah Gilbert Holland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14
Reflections Of q BachaIor.

A woman can stand living in most
any kind of house by calling 1t an
estate
The greatest disappointment about
owning your own house is you haven't
any janitor to cuss over.
If there was any other way to be so
sentimentally foolish not nearly so
many girls would get engaged.
The steam heat that you can't find
in the fiat during the winter discovers
itself in the ice chest in the summer
New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

The weather bureau served warning
yesterday morning that we must car
ry umbrellas today-or get wet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Thaw has attorneys who are ever
lastingly at it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

With Carrigan back, Boston will
surely keep the Tigers and Phillies
awake nights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

The aerial navigator is not the only
one who takes his life in his hands.
The motorcyclist is always with us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Will It he the Aldrich or the Payne
bill when it is finally passed?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Wright is still making successful
flights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

This years crops will, it is estimat
ed represent money value Of $2,1O9,-
OOC, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Portland has been reminded that it
still owes some allegiance to the State
of Maine and her laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Maine has witnessed an unusually
large number of automobile accidents
during the past few weeks. Be care
full Mr.. Chauffeur!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

The fleet Of the Eastern Yacht club
has encountered some foggy weather
in its trip to Bar Harbor, but the
ya"htsmen have made the best of it by
improving the opportunity to go
ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Summer is showing disposition to
come again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

Wednesday, July II, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

The second annual opening of the
summer playground of Lewiston and
Auburn was 81 happy event that was
much appreciated by the rising gener-
alton in those cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-14

summer playground of Lewiston and
Auburn was Il happy event that was
much appreciated by the rising gener-
alton in those cities.
In it's report of the trip of the MEM
bers of the Augusta Board of Trade to
Warren the name of Mr.. Jackson of
West Washington who accompanied
the party from Coopers Mills to Wash
ington Mills was enormously given as
Mr.. Anderson. The members of the
party found Mr.. Jackson's close ac-
quaintance with the country of great
value to them.
The referendum On the Portland
bridge bill and the division of York
bids fair to be something of a farce, in
asmuch as few people outside of those
localities know anything of the me- its
OF either question. 1t was never con-
templated that a state referendum
would be invoked in matters of purely
local importance and interest.
Some days ago two large eagles de-
scended upon the town of Milo and
carried off Bif the big Persian cat be-
longing to Mrs. L. H. Ryder at the Sill
yer lake Hotel. No 6one ever expected
| to, see her again; but Monday morn
ing she reappeareds outside of Mrs
Ryder's window apparently but little
| the worse for her experience Some of
the long fur about her throat was miss
! ing and there were several scratches on
her back, but she was purring content-
eddy and has taken her customary al
lowance of milk and sardines today
without the slightest difficulty. The fl
| nal act in the drama was unfolded this
afternoon when Dave HUTCHINSON ar
rived here from his Bee Pond camps
| with the bodies of two eagles which he
found in the Ten Mile Shanty road
about five miles from here The head
of one of them had been clawed terri
| bly, and the throat of the other had
been torn open. That they both met
their death at the hands of the cat
there can be no doubt. But how she
managed to dispatch them without her
self sustaining serious injury is COM
plete mystery which even Bill McBride
the Houston Mountain Bee fancieI
doesn't attempt to InrayeI