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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
A CALL ON LINCOLN.
A Former Maine Man Tells of a Visit
Made in 1862,

In the sping of 1862. early in the
second year of the war a party of six
from Hampden, Maine, life ION.
friends and neighbors of Hanniba
Ham'in, made visit to Washington
Of this party one was Captain James
Emery. father of Names distinguish
ed chief justice, John Crosby. after.
ward a partner in the Washburn-
Crosby Flour Co. of Minneapolis. Can
tain George Dudley who subsequently,
served as a Captain during a part Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

There has been a controversy over
the date of the birth of Chopin, the
great composer. some holding that it
was in 1909 and others in 1910. The
as the right one, though many of the
admirers of Chopin wish it were a year
later. as the centenaries of SO many
great men are to be celebrated this
year that some are sure to be
neglected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Probably not one out of every 10000
buildings standing in all parts of the
world and built by mordern masons
will be standing 800 years hence. We
do not know how to put stones and
bricks together as the ancients did, and
consequently the buildings We raise
nowadays are really mere temporary
structures, and will be in ruins when
the ancient buildings of Greece and
Egypt, built thousands of years ago.
are in as good condition as they are
noW.-Philadelphia Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Undoubtedly, q regiment or two CT
Japanese could make things exceed
ngly interesting for little Nevada, but
they never will do it. She isn't worth
the trouble, and it is generally recog-
niZed that We're it not for the noise she
occasionally sends up she would be in
danger of being forgotten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Journal readers will be interested in
tn" description Of Il time call on
Lincoln published in another column
this morning, The writer is Hon
Samuel w. Matthews, for many years
Names efficient labor commissioner
and well known throughout the State.
He is now living with his daughter
Mrs. s. l. Graves of New Haven, Conn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Chicago is up in arms over the
revelation of the fact that many of the
bakeshops within its limits are con-
Quoted in dark, unventiated cellars.
Steps are being taken to enforce more
sanitary conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

President Castro is to be impeached.
If this is done, he will find one OF those
dark cells which he formerly used for
the incarceration of his political OPP
ponents. waiting for him if he carries
out his threat to return to Venezuela
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

If California and Nevada are really
painting for war with Japan they might
be permitted, perhaps, to have one
entirely on their own account. The
nation at large sees no reason why the
friendly relations of the two govern
ments should not continue in the
future as they have in the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Some Massa chusetts women are re-
ported to favor q curfeW law for huS-
bands The trouble is that so many
of them look so much like bachelors
that it would be hard separating TIE
sheep from the goats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

If Lawyer Patrick really insists upon
being electrocuted, some way should
be found to accommodate him. There
has long been a feeling that men less
deserving of that fate than he have
suffered it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Governor Haskell OF Oklahoma as
Serts with some vehemence that he is
a good man. and he should take salts
faction in the reflection that he will
have an opportunity to prove it before
a jury of his peers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Harry Thaw asserts that this
country is worse than Russia. There
are many people who have felt that
Harry was much better fitted for
citizenship in Russia than in the
United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

The electoral vote well be counted
at Washington Wednesday. While no
thing official has yet been given out
there is general feeling in the air
that Bryan is not elected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

The divorce papers Of Bryan's
daughter make it plain that that
young lady was very much the same
her father is within the Democratic
rurty. Blood tells
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

An Illinois educator declares that
criminals should be segregated That
is precisely what society has been do
ing with them for many years-when
it could catch and convict them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

After all. no honest man need ever
be afraid of the United States secret
service. The class of people who will
worry are not those who are deserving
Of the sympathies of the community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

A Jury to try the assassins Of ex-
Senator Carmack will probably be Sc
cured in time if the population OF
Tennessee proves equal to the demand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Mrs. Elizabeth Decker of WiscaSset,
one Of Lincoln county's oldest resi-
dents, will be 100 on Aug. 81 and hopes
to live to be 112. She was born in tina t
town, daughter of Daniel and Hannah
(Hughes) Baker. At the age OF 16 she
made her only trip to New York city,
or in fact to any large city, for she has
never been in Boston, Portland.
Bangor, Rockland or Bath. She made
the trip to New York in a small coast
ing vessel, and it was while there that
she made her only steamboat trip,
from New York to Brooklyn. At the
age of "a she married Joseph Decker, a
ship builder and farmer. who died
about 80 years agos They had no
children, and Mrs. Decker now lives
with her neice. Mrs. S. E. Isener,
about three miles from the center of
the town. Her grandfather. John
Hughes, came to this place from Eng
land and was prosperous sea captain.
She remembers the great fire of 1874,
which started in the neighboring town
of Alma and worked it's way into Ores
den and Wiscasset. When the SUM-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

The are playing Cemetery Whist
in Allentown, Pa. The game is still
living in this section, although 1t Is
hard to predict what may DC the out
come of the strenuous life 1t is lead
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

1.-THE Kaiser is Americas friend" de-
clares the German ambassador. About
the only enemies the United States
appears to have in sight at the present
time are Nevada and California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

The Houston Post asserts that Texas
will soon rival California as fruit
country. 1t is to be hoped, however,
that it will not so so largely into
lemons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Now that Dr. Wiley has succeeded in
putting bleached flour under the ban
of the law he might turn his attention
to the bleached blond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Illinois is unable to elect United
States senator Notwithstanding the
fact that Mr.. Hopkins was the popular
choice OF its voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

PraSident-elect Taft is very conf
dent that the Panama Canal will be
completed and in operation within the
next six years-a very brief period iii
the life of a nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

IT is to be hoped that upon reflection
both Nevada and California will con-
clude to remain in the Union a while
longer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

The prices that Southern strawber-
ries are bringing in the Northern mar
kets would seem to indicate deep
laid plot to recoup for the failure of
the mint crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Minnesota has decided to remain
wet but she is decidedly in the
minority in these days Of progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
Daily kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held responsi-
BILE for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

His most implacable enemies must
at least admit that Governor Haskell
Of Oklahoma IS a versatile man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Mr.. Bryan sees hope for 1912. There
is certainly an immense lot of room
for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Vice President Fairbanks will have
chance to qualify as a "cZar' If the
new Senate rules go into effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Nevada has at least one advantage
over California in snorting defiance at
Japan. 1t has no sea coast to protect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09
Tuesday, February 9, 1909.

Several weeks have gone by without
any new revolution in Hayti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

There is general rejoicing over the
announcement that Geraldine Farrar
will be the next Festival star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

William S. Noyes of Saco is one Of
the few Maine men now living to have
had a personal interview with Presi-
dent Lincoln He was one of $50
Union prisoners from Richmond, sent
to Washington in exchange for Con-
federate belligerants. Mr.. Noyes
carried letter to President Lincoln
from Hon. Alfred Ely. a representative
in Congress from New York and a
prisoner at that date signed by Mr..
Ely, all the Union officers and a great
many of the private soldiers then in
Libby and other prisons in Richmond
addressed to President Lincoln asking
President Lincoln to arrange for the
regular exchange of prisoners. Mr..
NoyeS obtained an audience with the
President and presented the letter.
Fe was received with great cordially
and in the course of the interview
which followed was invited by Mr..
Lincoln to go to the White House for
an interview with Mrs. Lincoln who
was extremely DESTROYS of obtaining
information about her brother, Lieu
tenant Todd, who was then an assist
ant on the hospital staff at Richmond.
This invitation was at once accepted
and Mr.. Noyes. getting into q carriage
with the President, rode with him
down Pennsylvania avenue to the
White House where the interview with
Mrs Lincoln was had. Mrs. Lincoln
had a long talk with Mr.. Noyes and
asked him many questions about her
brother and expressed herself as very
grateful to him for his thoughtfulness
and courtesy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Two books by Bangor authors have
just left the press, One is: "The Mas
ter Builders" by James Edmund Dun
ming. Mr.. Dunning is the American
consul at Milan, and is we'll known as
a journalist Of exceptional ability and
a writer for the leading high class
magazines, but the new book is his
first sustained novel. 1t deals with
American manners and adventures in
an entirely new field. The other is:
"By the Shores of Already" by Isabel
Graham Eaton and is her second book
1t is a prettily made II mo. of $40
pages. with artistic embellishments.
chapter divisions and initials by w. G..
krieghoff, and is published by the Out
ing Publishing Company, New York.
In their announcement the publishers
say: I'm this idyllic little story are
mingled love and art and joy of living.
1t is as eXquisitely fashioned as a
cameo: and is pervaded with a heart
warming optimism: to read it is to live
romance" The book is dedicated
ITO the memory of Marcia Dutton
mentor and friend of my youth this
book is dedicated by her grand
daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

DR.. Christopher r. Gerrish, for many
years treasurer of the Grand Lodge of
Cross, died Wednesday, Feb 8. at
South Berwick, after 80 years of ac-
tive practice as a physician. The past
Al years he has been located there and
did not relinquish his practice until
two months ago. He was born at
West Lebanon, was 10 years old.
graduated from Bowdon college in the
class of 1855 and one son, Edward T.
Gerrish of Kittery, survives him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Bar Harbor sends out rumor that
President-elect Taft, is the mysterious
lessee of Pointe d'Acadie, the George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

The First Baptist church of Portland
is the only church east of Boston
which maintains Chinese depart
ment. 1t has as members 20 Of the %
Chinese residents of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

The victory of the Bowdoin relay
team over Tufts at the B. A. A. games
than a victory over Tufts. The time
was the fastest ever made by 4
Bowdoin relay team and of the 10 re-
lay races between various colleges
Saturday night only one, the Havard-
Cornell race, was in faster time than
that made by the Bowdoin team
Moreover, the Bowdoin runners won
by half a lap and 50 were not pushed
to their limit. Plainly Coach Bert
Morrill, is developing some flyers at
Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-09

Rumford Falls has it's hopes high for
a new Opera house The idea is to
have a restaurant in the basement.
The ground floor is intended for an
armory, provided that the town will
appropriate sum of money for the
purpose The theatre would be on the
second floor and would be as large as
the Empire in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-29

A London paper recently offered
series of prizes for the best tongue
twisting sentences" and these were
the prize-winning contributions:
The bleak breeze blighted the bright
broom blossoms.
Two toads totally tired tried to trot
to Tedbury.
Strict, strong Stephen Stringer
shared Sticky six sickly silky snakes
Susan shineth shoes and socks; SOCKS
and shoes shines Susan. She ceaseth
shining shoes and socks, for shoes and
A haddock, a haddock. black spot
ted haddock black spot on the back
back of a black spotted haddock.
Olives Oglethorp ogled an owl ana
an oyster. Did Oliver OglethOrp ogle
an owl and an oyster? If Oliver Osle-
thorp ogled on owl and an oyster.
where are the owl and oyster Oliver
Oglethorp ogied?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-29
More DayIight-A Savings Plan.

Many taxpayers have felt disposed to
object to the expenditure of large sums
of money to- investigate the resources
of the country on the ground that the
data gathered was Of no use to the
people at large and simply enabled
shrewd spectators to make speculation
in government lands .sure thing. y
The fault finding tax payer. is in
error for the purpose of the
careful and scientific investigation has
been to beat the speculatars at their
own game and turn some OF the money
that has been going into the pockets OF
the speculator into the United States
treasury.
The stock in trade of the land pirate
has been a more or less accurate
knowledge of the resources and posi-
bilities of remote government, lands
The information he has kept carefully
guarded until he had an opportunity
to acquire the land for nothing or fol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-29
The Cretan Situation.

The Greeks who have f1Ocked to
this country in hordes during the last
twenty years are watching every de-
velopment in the Cretan situation
Turks and are preparing for it.
short time ago it was necessary for
Lowell police officials to forbid the
drilling of young Greeks on the out
skirts of that city. The Greeks were
drilling with the open avowal that they
would return to their native land in
case war follows the occupation of
Crete by Greek troops. Greece has
never recovered from the defeat admin
istered by the Turks few years since
and will never be satisfied until they
try conclusions with the soldiers of the
tSultan again.
Crete mas been under the suzerainty
of Turkey since the close of the last
war between Turkey and Greece
though she has paid no tribute to the
Ottoman Empire. The executive head
of the government has been a high
commissioner of the powers who, since
1906 has been named by Greece. Under
his direction the militia of the island
| and adjacent islets has been turned
| over to Greek officers. When the pow
ers announced their intention of leav-
ing Crete the Cretans Immediately an
nounced their desire to be annexed tC
Greece and put to the test the asser-
ton of the powers that they would pro-
tect Turkeys rights in the premises.
If war comes it will find the Greeks
better prepared than ever before since
the days of the Greek supremacy. If
the other powers do not interfere it is
practically certain that Turkey will
have a hard nut to crack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-29

There is no law on the statute books
to fit the crime Of the New York con-
tractor who swept up his fortune and
fed with the bride of one of his en-
and family ir destitute circumstances.
me aggrieved employee has started
after them with a gun. Lots of men
anu women in this country would be
Fiad to furnish him with carfare and
ammunition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-29
Coming Into Their Own.

THE northern counties of Maine. now
covered by timber, and which nave
never been settled, are rich In SOIL ad-
mirably suited to the production of po-
tatoes as good as those of the Aroos-
took district. which produces the finest
potatoes in the world. Only prelimi-
nary investigations of this section have
been made so far, but enough has been
ascertained to make it absolutely GER
tain that vast areas of land exist, in
and out of Maine, in the northeastern
states. capable of giving large yields OF
potatoes. We do not believe this-we
know it."-Dr J. A. Bonsteel, in charge
Eastern Division of soil survey. United
States Department of Commerce and
Labor
Aroostook, now the queen in the po-
tato raising industry is to have rivals
it seems Penobscot. Piscataquis and
Somerset will take their place in the
race and prepare to catch up with
Aroostook who has several years start.
1t will not be any great surprise to
Maine folks who do not live in the
northern portion Of the State. and most
of us do not. if. when the soil survey
of the whole State IS completed it is
found that the whole State is an ideal
potatoe raising country.
Brunswick has broken into the game
with a potato house, starch factory in
prospect and many acres of prime tu-
bers. She did we'll last year and this
year she will do better. Potatoes can
be raised at profit in every county in
Maine. That has been proven beyond
doubt The question is as to whether
the farmers ought to make 1t their
principal crop. Some farms are not suit
able for it. of course. but many are.
We're going to find out anyhow.
With the railroads of Northern Maine
hungry for business and ever ready to
push out feeders into the remote dis
tricts the next few years will doubt
less see the North country develop fas-
ter than any part of Maine ever de-
veloped before. The railroads go into
the woods after lumber and soon
find themselves hauling potatoes. That
has been the history of Aroostook and
it will be the history of the rest of the
district.
The thousands of water powers easily
available for hydro-electric develop
ment will gain in value as the price of
coal increases and the recent electrifi-
cation of a new spur for the Canadian
Pacific foreshadows the electrfication
of all the roads in Northern Maine. By
it one of the greatest sources of forest
fires will be removed, smoke and dirt
will be eliminated and the beautiful
Journeys through Maine by rail will be
made still more beautiful Within a
few years it will be poor town indeed
that will not have trolley freight line
connecting with the outer world. The
Transportation of the farmers product
to market will be reduced to an exact
science with good roads and electric
lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-29

>pr,ce so low as to be negligible.
The railroads brought settlers and
made the land worth millions or vast
mineral resources were discovered and
the nitrate walked one morning to find
himself in the millionaire class The
record of his acquisition of government
land is a long tale of fraud, theft and
sharp dealing.
The United States set well-trained
Young men to the task of finding out
lust what there is left of the great
heritage of the people. Among other
things the investigators found that out
in Wyoming the government holdings
contain rich veins Of coal. "A price
which in some cases is $500 per acre
was set on that lot. At $500 per acre
it is like finding money. An acre OF
ground which contains rich coal vein
is worth many times $500 and is gain
ing in value every day.
Under the old regime the United
States would have parted with that
acre of ground for $40. A township
would have brought S459,000 If it
brought $40 per acre-and few did.
The same township under the new
rating will bring sS,oooOoO. The diff
ference will pay for lot Of investi-
eating and we have gained something
in self-respect.
The Chicago Tribune, commenting
on the situation says:
The principle involved is more i'm
portant than the money savings. 1t Is
a practical application of the idea of
conservation Of natural and national
resources. 1t is an Endorsement of the
views of ex-President Roosevelt, as he
expressed them again and again.
There is every reason why the govern
ment should get fair return from the
sale of it's valuable possessions. IT
this principle had been put into prac-
tce many years ago many fraud
upon the nation would have been pre-
vented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-29
Reflections Of a Bachelor.

A woman can take pride in her hus-
band being above clothes, but it won't
do for herself.
The more men a girl could have mar
ried the more she learns she was an
idiot to pick the one she did.
Where pretty school teacher Is
such a great success is all she can
teach anybody that isn't in books.
A man is pretty lucky not to draw
anything in church rattle and nave
to give it up to be ratified over again.
The two things that make girIs
wedding success for her are sunshiny
weather and for the names to be spelled
right in the newspapers,-New York
Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-29
Desperate.

The general consulted the topograph-
ical chat " You understand, colonel.
he said. that this charge on the
enemy's fertilization necessitates the
most reckless disregard for human
life" Il understand, general" the
colonel replied. THE forlorn nope
that leads the movement will be COM
posed exclusively of amateur chauf-
feurs. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-29
Distortina the Meaning.

That excessively unwise Chicago
professor who says that woman is q
savage, may unwittingly serve to re-
call the old toast in which a change in
punctuation sadly altered the intended
meaning.
Here it is, punctuated as the author
meant it to be: "Woman-without
her, man is a savage!"
And this is the way the compositor
made it read: woman without her
man is a savage!"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.