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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
SUNFLoWER PHILOSOPHY.

1t is rare person who appreciates
anything great while.
Ii dances are 50 enjoyable. why don't
married people attend them?
OF course you should tell your chill
dren To behave, but a more effective
way is to brihe them
Every girl should be so neat that she
feels uncomfortable when her stockings
are wrinkled
A man should always bear in mind
that at least six other men have their
eyes on his opportunity.
There are only few evils left for the
coming reformers to tackle, and they
are JOB lot and out OF style
There would be considerably less de-
mand for a large standing army if the
officers got the same pay as the pri-
Yates
After man marries. the only person
at liberty to compliment him is his wife
and she thinks he is already too con-
ceited
You cannot avoid seeing the faults of
others occasionally. but you can avoid
constant search for them, with a
magnifying glass.
"A mans idea of the SacredneSs of
love gets its first shock when he notices
the tendency of his girl to make a cir
Gus procession Of their engagement
Atchisou (Kan.) Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Rainbow chasers get at least a run
for their money.
It's impossible to buy friend that is
worth the price.
A little learning is doubly dangerous
if j. sWells mans head
Even the doll-f faced girl isn't satisfied
with sawdust breakfast food.
How the veteran musician does hate
to admit that he is played out!
Farming is lots of tun-unless you
have To do it in order to make a living.
The more a girl thinks of young
man the more her mother things she
doesn't.
A woman can occasionally preserve
her respect for a man by refusing to
marry him.
He's a mean father who has his whis-
kers amputated just because the baby
likes to pull them.
1t sometimes happens that a music
composers wife thinks it is up to her
t. put on 4 lot of airs.
A newly married man is always will
ling to attend his wife's church. but he
is apt to he shy about acquiring the
habit Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
The South and Protection.

The framing of the new tariff bin
has served to emphasize the fact that
the old South is no longer opposed to
the principles of protection. The great
growth in industrial progress and ma
terial prosperity in that section of the
country under the Dingley tariff law
has been an eye opener to Southern
statesmen, a fact that is being more
and more emphasized in the progress
of the tariff debate The fact has been
demonstrated over and over again
that the prosperity of our country de-
ponds in very large measure upon the
maintenance of the protective policy
it is to the worker in the factory or
the mill. not only in saving him from
a destructive competition from abroad;
but also insuring him the best possible
market for his products. The higher
the wage scale in country the great
er its prosperity, not merely in it's
manufacturing centers but on the
farms they supply with a market
Take any country where the wage scale
is low, and the farmer finds it equally
hard to exc out an existence. Condi-
tons in the old world have empha-
sized this fact over and over again,
ard even in our own country it has
on several occasions been demon
strated by bitter experience. In the
fiscal year 1908, notwithstanding the
fact that it was year of business
depression in this country nearly $780,
600 immigrants left their European
homes and came to the United States.
There was q reason for their coming
Even in time of business depression,
the conditions in this country, under
the wise policy of protection, were in
finitely superior to those in their own
country. The present situation in
Congress has demonstrated the fact
that when it comes to the test even
the Democratic leaders at the capital
are unwilling to abandon the wise pol
lev under which our country has en-
joyed such a marvellous growth and
conditions in their own states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
With the Journals Best Wishes.

Mr.. j. Clair Minot who for the past
twelve years has been associate editor
of the Journal, has severed his connec-
ton with the paper to accept an edito-
panion. adding another to the long list
of talented young men who have grad
uated from our staff during the past
two decades into the literary and news
paper life of Boston. The editor of the
Journal takes this opportunity to ex-
press his deep appreciation of Mr.
Mlnots long and faithful service. His
twelve years association with him
was a peculiarly happy and congenial
one, chara1 terized by common aims
and hearty spirit of cooperation. Mr.
Minot was a persistent and capable
man who will be sure to succeed in the
work of the splendid literary publca-
ton to W hich he has been called. While
the Journal parted with him with re-
gret. it rejoices in the broader field he
will have for the exercise of his I'M
questioned literary talents. 1t is hard
to give expression in mere words to the
spirit of a friendship extending over
more than a decade. and growing out
of a common work and Il common pur-
pose. Mr.. Minot began his work for
the Journal while vet student at the
COny High school. He maintained his
connection with the paper during his
four years at Bowdoin College, and
came on to its staff Immediately fol-
lowing his graduation. Not only has
he bcen Il valuable worker for the pa
per. but he has also filled a worthy
place in the lite of the community. our
citizens generally will join with us in
wishing him hearty God speed and
the fullest possible measure of success
in his new field of labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Editor Minot Changes Base.

(MdIuc
Kenfiebec journalism will lose one
of it's leading representatives at the
end of the present week in the per-
son of John Clair Minot, whose edi-
torial work on the Daily Kennebec
Journal is so we'll and favorably
known throughout this entire section
Of country. Mr.. Minot resigns his
present position to accept editorial
work on the Youths Companion, Bos-
ton, where he will continue to be in a
partial Maine environment inasmuch
as the present editor of the Com
panion, Edward StanwOod, was All
Augusta boy, a graduate of Bowdoin
College in 81 and likewise journal
istic graduate of the Kennebec
Journal.
Mr. Minot has been connected with
the journal since his graduation from
the College named twelve years ag }
and has won deserved recognition
along literary lines both as writer and
speaker. He has been a valued men,
Der of the famous literary organiza
ton of Names capital city-Cnitv
Club-since his high school days. a
score of years ago, and vice president
of this club for a number of years.
We much regret his departure,
which will cause break in most
enjoyable and neighborly relation, bu:
at the same time congratulations are
in order on his new connection with a
publication that has become world
famed for literary excellence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Immigration in 1903.

A general impression has prevailed
that because of the financial depression
there was a large falling off in the
number of immigrants arriving in this
country last year. This. however, is
not the fact. While it is true that as
result of the depression a large number
of aliens returned to Europe, it is also
Il true that many more came across the
ocean to take their places and that FOR
the fiscal year ending June 80. 1903,
there was a total immigration of 1872
$40 Only once before in the history of
this country has this number been ex-
ceeded and that was in 1882, when the
number reached total OF 1892. With
the return Of prosperity it is safe to say
that many of the aliens who departed
during the period of financial depres-
sion will return again, and the immi-
grafton the present year bids fair to
exceed that of any previous year in the
history of the republic.
to know the character of the immi-
grants who came to us from across the
water in 1908 OF this grand total Of
1880, 1l,708 We're professional men,
1860 were rated as "skilled,' 20,131
were tailOrs, 1894 We're carpenters
1873 were clerks, 1887 miners, 1900
shoemakers, 5,237 dressmakers, 4,039
blacksmiths, 4,O72 sailors, 4,5S9 masons.
In fact, no less than so trades wera
grants. a fact which goes far to dis
prove the general impression that the
great bulk of our immigration in recent
years has been composed of unskilled
labor The women and children, with
those who were entered as having no
occupation" numbered 242,677. which.
added to the number OF men having
trades and the professional men, made
up more them half of the total immi
grafton.
Italy led in the number of imml-
grants with 1852 Austria Hungary
was next with 12S,SS7; the Hebrew
immigrants numbered 103,337, the
Polish 68,l05, the Russian 17,l11. Ger
many sent us 1908, England 49.05G.
Scotland 17,Ul4 and the Scandinavian
countries 80, 1888 1t is gratifying to see
this increase in immigration from the
northern countries of Europe, which is
much greater proportionately than was |
the case during the first rush from
southern and western Europe 1t is
gratifying to know that greater care
is being exercised by the government |
than ever before to prevent the in |
coming of the INDECENT diseased |
criminal and other undesirable immi- |
grants. This country is a large one |
but it has not room in it for people |
who have not the qualifications - |
develop into good American citizens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
The Cuban Lottery Bill.

There has long been an impression
capacity for self government, and the
recent action of, the representative
branch of the Cuban Congress in pass
inS by vote of S. to 20 a bill for the
establishment of a lottery to be con-
ducted as financing enterprise for the
government, goes far to substantiate
this view. 1t is thought that the Gu
ban government will realize from this
lottery scheme an income from 81 ,O00-
O0o to $2.OOO,O00 annually. If the Gu
ban House If Representatives had had
any respect for the good opinion of the
long before taking this action. Our
own country has suppressed this form
of gambling with thOroughness and
Vlgor in response to the demands of
healthy public sentiment and should
any attempt be made to do business
in this country in behalf of Cuban
lottery, in case it should be established,
our government will undoubtedly take
prompt measures to Illustrate it.
it Is to be hoped that the higher branch
I of their Congress and their President
may prevent the establishment of an
institution which would be perpetu-
al curse to the island and which all
friends of that republic would deeply
regret. Cuba is on trial before the
world and it cannot afford to engage
in enterprises of this character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

1t is gratifying to know that the more
general adoption of safety devices by
the railroads of this country has result
ed in n large decrease in the loss of
life by accidents. Fatalities We're only
1927 in 1905 as compared with 1859 in
1907 This is certainly great improve
ment and Yet the record still looks far
from satisfactory when compared with
the record of the English railroads up
on which not a single passenger was
killed in wreck during the year 1905.
Of course the railway mileage of the
United States is vastly greater than
that of England and the physical prob
lens Of construction have been much
more complicated and difficult, still the
comparison is far from favorable to
this country. The fact, however, that
the adoption of safety devices has de-
creased fatalities on the railroads of
this country more than 40 per cent in
a single year is full of encouragement,
and gives promise that in a few years
railroad travel in this country will be
as safe as it is in England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

PENNSYLVANIA is one of the latest
states to adopt pure food legislation.
al law which has done so much to
safeguard the health of the American
people Men who attempt to make H.
nancial profits by miSbranding or adul-
tera,ing food products deserve no
consideration from the public. and the
excellent laws which have been en-
acted to prevent this form of knavery
should be vigorously and rigidly en-
forced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

The Journal has received many APP
plirations for the position on its stafl
left vacant by the departure of Mr.
Nnot Ia accept a position on the edito-
rial stan Of the Youths Companion
Many of these applications are from eX-
perienced and successful newspaper
workers, The place. however. will not
be filled Immediately as the editor feels
that it is a matter that should be given
careful consideration to the end that
the man finally chosen may De tn.
right one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
prised," "Yassum," said Jim. so wa
1 or | wouldn't be here,"
The Cheerful Deacon.

Former Governor Glenn, of Nof'n
Carolina, tells this story, apropos =,
President Tafts boost of the possu"
to fame:
Three colored brethren, happening -
meet at "a crossroads one day. feh M
a discussion. Elder jackson S'a''
that in his opinion the country "a
going to the dogs, therefore he ai'o"''
he was a pessimist.
Elder Hightower combated TINS view.
seeing that the panic was about oso'
and the price of cotton was on the i''o
He declared himself firm optlmis'
When Deacon Powell was called y,
for his opinion, he scratched his hea"
reflectively for moment and sa.u
well, brudderin.' hit pears to me u',
Simmons is bout ripe now. thuHo
'spects I is a possumist! '-buha''
Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Epidemics on the South American
Coast.

The Journal is in receipt of The
Star Herald" 12-page paper pup
lished in the republic of Panama. 1t
is printed in both the Spanish and
English languages and the wealth OF
advertising which it carries would
seem to indicate that it is prosper
Gus publication. 1t was established In
1849. THE Star-Herald" observes that
while the continued improvement in
health conditions on the isthmus, as
shown by the monthly reports Of the
department Of sanitation, is matter
of general satisfaction, there is still
grave concern over the condition of
affairs on the south coast For many
years past the cities on the South
American coast, filthy beyond belief
have been notorious as plague spots
At no time within the memory of man
has that coast been entirely free
from some epidemic. Bubonic plague,
yellow fever. smallpox, typhoid ana
other deadly diseases have been more
or less prevalent in the coast cities of
Chill, Peru, Ecuador and to greater
or less degree in Columbia, and oc-
casionally formidable scourges have
swept up and down the coast, carrying
off thousands of people.
1t is therefore not surprising thai
the people of Panama shOLld be
alarmed by the report that the
plague is prevalent at Guayaquil. over
20 cases being reported from there
at the beginning of April with large
percentage of deaths. The plague is
also reported to be spreading at other
points along the South American coast
and in several places there has been
yellow fever 1t is evident therefore,
that if the isthmus Of Panama is to he
kept in its present healthy condition.
the sanitary officials in charge there
will have to be on the alert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Bancroft Hall. one of the new build
ings recently erected for the Naval
Academy, at Annapolis, enjoys the
unique distinction of being larger
than the capitol at Washington.
1t is 133 feet long and ass feet
wide. while the capitol is but $50
feet long and $50 feet wide Thus it
will he seen that the mammoth new
building at the Naval Academy is JOS
feet wider than the national capitol and
only II feet shorter. 1t covers 301. 074
square feet of ground. while the CAPT.
tol covers only 26e, $50 square feet. This
immense building is named after
George Bancroft, the famous historian
who was secretary of the navy at the
time the Naval Academy was founded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
BRIEF YARNS.
A Narrow Escape.

In his shop one night shoemaker
left the gas turned on and upon arriv
ing in the morning struck a match to
light it. There was a terrific explosion
and the shoemaker was blown out
through the door almost to the middle
of the street A passer-by rushed to
his assistance and after helping him to
arise inquired if he was injured. The
little cobbler gaZed at his place Of busi-
ness. which was now burning briskly,
and said: mo. / amt hurt. But ! got
out just in time, eh?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Mas Surprised.

While visiting reformatory a New
Orleans mission worker observed
among the inmates an old aequaint-
ance, a negro lad long thought to be a
model Of integrity. JIM" exclaimed
the mission worker. rs it possible !
find you here?" "Yassum." blithely re-
sponded the backsiider. rs charged
with stealin' a barrel O sweet perta-
ters.' The visitor sighed. Il am sur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Nothing in this world succeeds lik

Nothing in this world succeeds like
success. Crowned by the world pow
ers as monarchs of the air. Wilbur
and Orville Wright were given most
hearty welcome on their recent re-
turn to their home city of Dayton,
Ohio. where a few years ago they
were generally looked upon as Darius
Green's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Woman the Waitress.

"A woman remarked the wise Wild
ow, lis always waiting for husband ?
How do you figure that out?" quer-
led the interesting spinster
IF she isn't married." answered the
W. w, "she is waiting to get one, and if
she is she's always waiting for him to
come home chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

The grand jury at Greensburg, IA
has instructed the sherih that ne must
feed his prisoners on not exceeding
six cents day This will force him
toast from the bill OF fare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

President Taft has made it dis
tinctly understood that he is pulling
no chestnutS out of the fire for
political aspirants. He proposes to be
the President not of any particula:
faction or section. but of all factions
and all sections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Maine Gossip
The June Bug.

Oh, dat June bug is a critter
OATS. jes' came 'roun dis way;
He ain no regular insect,
Like de readin books done say.
He's a due along in May time,
An buzzes dis refrain;
Look up son De cold Is done
An summers hyur again.
He buzz about de sunshine,
An de roses bloomin' strong;
He hypnotic oil trouble
WIFI his sweet an murmurin' song.
l hyuhs i'm when rs doZin.
AS de hours glide swift an free
Is got to shirk. How kin l work
Wifi dat June bug chasin' me
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Governor Johnson is predicting
Democratic success in 1912. If we re-
collect correctly he is the Mr.. john
son who predicted sweeping Demo-
cratic victory in 1908. AS a prophet
Mr.. Johnson has not been roaring
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
With a New Twist,

With New visit.
GIVE me the core o. yer apple"
There amt goin' to be no CORE
Thus far the story is familiar. But 1t
is incomplete The rest of the CONVEX
sation was as follows:
why amt there goin to be no
core?"
"'Cause this is one O them Burbank
seedless apples
1t is wrong to mislead the public by
publishing a garbled version of an in
cident.-Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

A New York woman desires IA
divorce from her husband on the
ground that he is IAN allround sport.
1t is interesting to know that there
are still home loving women in the
great American metropolis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

The strawberry crop Of Delaware IS
reported to be the greatest on record,
from which it is evident that even thlS
backward spring is not without ITS
encouraging features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Real Thing

Little Willie-"Say, Pa, what is
pessimist ?"
PA pessimist, my son. is a man
who derives NEST Of his pleasure from
his effort to spoil the pleasure Of 9TH
|ers."-Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
MatrimonialIy Speaking.

"A preacher" remarked the generator
Of useless ideas, lis a poor mathemati-
cian''
"Why?' qneried the chap who is al
ways there with a nibble
Because he adds one and one together
and the total is one" explained the
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Those excellent men who have ad-
yncsted the government ownership Of
railroads in this country nave now OH
excellent opportunity to see how "
works in France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

An enort will be made to secure leg
iSiation from Congress tndt VIII pre-
vent future corners in grain. There
oueh to be some practical way of pre-
venting gamblers from playing fast ana
loose with the peoples bread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
incompatible Qualities.

'JaNon is an exceedingly rude man,
He doesn't mind what he says
But my dear, he is a very bright
man.
Then he ought to be more polished"
-Balti more. American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Her viewpoint.

His Wife-"Oh, l suppose a mans
Judgment is fairly good at times. but"
Her Husband-"But what?"
His Wife-"A womans instinct is al
come home. Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Mrs. Sallie ]. Mccall of Cincinnati,
left fifty shares of Cincinnati Street
Railway stock to the National Women
Suffrage Association. Just what use
will be made of the bequest has not
been decided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

So long as the car continues to snip
his most progressive college professors
to Siberia, the cause of ciVlllZatlon IN
Russia cannot be depended upon TO
make much progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Her Gifted Relative.

i've got cousin on my mothers
side" remarked Mrs. Lapsling. ''who
can do anything with her left hand
that she can do with her right. ! tell
YOU, it's a great thing for person no
be amphibious Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

Baltimore having failed to raise the
p;taran1y fund for grand opera, hef
people viii be obliged to depend on
tie hand organs for their music the
coming summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

The Milwaukee Sentinel predicts that
Kentucky viii become Republican
state There is very general I'M
nression that she is that already.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
Wednesday, May 10, 1909.

Seven divorces were granted in %
minutes In san Francisco recently.
This would seem to be- the record to
date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19

MIR. Hisgen solemnly announces that
ne is out of politics. He is little
late. however. The people made That
announcement for him last November
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-19
DaiIy kennebec 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.