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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
Thief Ready to Help.

r. S. Latshaw, judge of the criminal
court. was troubled in spirit. He called
a deputy marshal to his bench.
us that harness thief out of jail?" he
asked.
You mean 'Blackie,' whose name is
Stevenson the deputy asked
Yes, the man who has speciality of
stealing harness"
Hes still in Jail. What's up@"
MY hiding bride was stolen the 9TH
err day. l thought ] might get a clew
if 'Blackie' is out
The deputy marshal returned, later,
after having talked with the prisoner.
Judge" lie said. "'Blackie' wants to
know what kind OF bride you lost. He
says he didn't take it, but he can get
you another when he is free
The judge was dumfounded.-kans
City Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
President Taft and the Judiciary.

PFSSlUSHI aIS anu At0
1t is generally conceded by the men
of all political parties in this country
that we have had no President in the
history of the nation better fitted to
make appointments of federal judges
than is President Taft, who himself
had a long and honorable career upon
specially qualified to judge the needs
of the bench but who knows the lead
ing members of the American bar
thoroughly and those of it's members
who are best fitted by nature and by
attainment for positions upon the
federal bench. No duty that is per-
formed by President is more inn
pOrtant than the naming of the mon
who are to hold judicial positions
With the growing complexities of
our modern life, the issues that judges
are called upon to construe are con-
complex. The adjudication Of these
issues calls for men of the highest
legal attainment and probity Cf
character 1t is evident that President
Taft feels that the judicial positions
to be filled by him are altogether too
important to be determined upon
purely political considerations, and his
latest appointment to federal judge
ship goes to a North Carolina Demo-
crat. 1t is generally conceded how
ever, by the men of both parties, that
Judge ConnOr is an exceptionally able
lawyer and one in every way qualified
for the efficient and faithful discharge
of the important and eXacting duties
Of the office to which he has been
appointed by President Taft
1t is more than likely that before
the close of Mr.. Taft's term an excep-
tionally large number of changes will
be made in the federal judiciary, mas
much as many of the man now holding
these positions are of advanced age.
We believe, however, that the Presi-
dent can be depended upon to select
for these positions men who, in the
discharge of their duties, will be both
a credit to themselves and to the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
The Ohio Anti-Fraternity Law.

An act was passed at the last ses-
sion of the Ohio Legislature prohibit
ing secret societies among the pupils
Of the public schools. This act was
passed in response to the wishes OF
the leading educators of Ohio, who fe't
that such fraternities We're out OF
place among the immature pupils OF
the public schools, and that instead
of being an aid to the advance of edu-
cation they We're quite the contrary
in their operation and We're mischiev-
Gus in many ways. This view of the
Ohio educators is held to quite large
extent by the educators of other states
of the Union. They feel that secret
societies among boys of High school
age are subversve of school discipline
and detrimental to the character of
the boys themselves; that they are
merely an apng of conditions that
prevail with more propriety in the
colleges and universities and that they
should from every point of view, be
discouraged.
The announcement is now MAIDS
that certain High school pupils of
Ohio have made up a fund and en-
ployed counsel to test the legality of
the Ohio statute. Educators cannot
object to this, as it is well indeed that
the law should be given the test Of
the courts. There is every reason TO
believe, however, that it will be sus-
tanned. The question appears to be
whether it is in the province OF the
Legislature to establish regulations
touching matters of school discipline,
or whether such power is vested solely
in the school authorities themselves
Inasmuch, however, as the Legislature
is the sovereign power of the state
there does not seem to be any great
question as to. what the courts will
hold in the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

The Turkish authorities announce
that they are going to make a rigid in
quiry into the Armenian massacres
The chances are. however. that no
greater punishment will be inflicted
upon the perpetrators of these terrible
crimes as result of the inquiry than
has been the case in the past. Inas-
much as the Armenian Christians are
looked upon by the Moslem fantics as
heretics. the followers of Mohammed
at heart regarded it as commendable
thing to rid the world of as many of
them as possible. The pretense of an
investigation is made, not from any
sense of duty or responsibility in the
matter but with desire to placate
the Christian nations of the world
sufficiently to prevent them from NOV.
Ing in the matter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
A Communication.

Editor kennebnc Journal:
Some contend that reform work in
Maine should be limited to the temper
ance issue, while others claim that
gambling, impurity and other vices
should receive proportionate attention.
Francis Willard began her life work
with only the temperance issue in view,
but the SCOPE of the w. c. Il. y. was
broadened, under her administration, to
deal with all social evils. 1t seems to
be the general opinion in Maine that a
state which has had a prohibitory Ii
quor law for fifty-two years ought to
have the rum demon sufficiently curbed
to permit some attention being given to
lesser devils. Half the world-Budd
hists, Hindoos and Mohammedans--are
total abstaincrs. but the social condi-
lions in those countries are such that
VIC would find any of them very unde-
sirable places Of residence. This shows
The incorrectness of the claim that So
ciety may be regenerated by temper
a4lce work alone.
Dtfcial statistics show that we are
not getting ahead in temperance and
sobriety by either political or coercive
measures and l believe that your edi-
torial of April contained the kind of
advice which we need to follow to
make a permanent success of the tenn
peraryce work. In January, 1907 there
was q. new alignment of the temperance
forcesi and since that time the politi-
cal work has been much emphasized
One ,of the Maine temperance societies
will rApOrt today the expenditure OF
1921 For campaign speakers last year
However, during the first year this new
effort. commitments for drunkenness
increased in Maine from 1880 to 1884 and
the next year G9OS) the commitments
increased to 333S; whereas, in the nine
years preceding the commitments for
intoxication never rose above 1853 in a
single year. Political, temperance work
in relation to caucuses. elections and
legislatures, may be helpful. but it is
apt to degenerate into partisan effort,
which drives one political party away
from The reform as much as it draws
the other party toward it.
1t is possible. I believe, to gain the
support of Democrats in all temperance
and reform work just as far as we are
right in our purpose and methods and
employ tact, courtesy and patience in
proving our position. There is great
need now of good men of all parties
getting together in the interest Of So
briefly in Maine and the platform
should be broad enough to furnish
standing room for all honest citizens
who desire to help in the work of social
betterment. We need a return of the
| cid Washingtonian Society methods of
fifty years ago, wheli. the emphasis was
on moral suasion- and education and
rescue of the victims Of drink. This
krd of work is never out of place and
cannot offend any good citizen. We
firmly believe in the usefulness and SUI
periority Of enforced prohibition, but
think that too much emphasis has been
placed on the political work.
Waterville, Me-, May 20. 1909.
H. N. PR1NGLE.
Sec. Christian Civic League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

What a girl likes about having
several beaux is she can count them
as several more.
A woman specially likes a mans
compliments when probably he doesn't
mean them.
People who can do useful things are
always considered by those who can't
to have very little intellect
If a man could get his finances
Strengthened out he would be willing
to considers Strengthening out his
morals.
One Of the hardest things for wisa
old man to remember is that there was
much more fun in being young foot
New York Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

The population of Louisville, KY. is
said to have been increased of late by
the advent of number of former
Tennessee distilleries that have been
forced to move by the progress IF
temperance legislation in their own
state. Even in Kentucky, however.
the temperance movement has gained
such Roadway that large majority Of
the counties are now dry and the
chances are that they may be forced
to move again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

month of April, while they cover only
about one third of the total mileage of
the country. show an increase of near
ly $6.000.000. or about 10 per cent. over
the corresponding month of last year.
A gratifying feature of this increase
is that it has been progressive and is
still going forward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

Oldest ana best known INSURANCE IHcH III
Maine, las purchased the block In Port
land in which his office Is located. 1t
is understood that he will make some
extensive changes and repairs
The seventh annual convention OF
the Maine Fraternal Association of the
Blind will he in the Y. NJ. c. A. Hall,
Portland, on Wednesday. June 2. at 10
o'clock. The election of officers and
other business will be transacted.
Among the few ship yards busy at
the present time is that of F. $. BOW
ker at Phipsburg. He will launch a
three masted schooner on wednesday
of next week and as soon as she is or
viii start another for a Boston lumber
concern.
A wharf rat about foot long Great
ed some commotion one day this week
on Commercial street in Portland near
the head of Long wharf. He would
show his teeth to any one who APP
peared to be about to modest him, with
the result that he had pretty much his
own way until a young man put an
end to his career with a rifle shot.
Game Warden Pollard of FoxcrOft,
writing from Moosehead, states that
the wafer in the lake is up to the limit
and that "a gates are up. Capt. Pollard
also states that the spring fishing at
Sebec lake is some of the finest ever.
Last Saturday, the first day of the
fishing season, 100 fish were taken by
people fishing from the wharves at
Greenville.
The schooner Etfie J. Morrissey, COM
manded by Capt. Ansel Snow. landed
the largest trip Of fish at Parker Bros,
Manset, last week, that was ever land
ed at Southwest Harbor. 1t consisted
of over two thousand and two hundred
pounds of fish. and the stock was worth
over three thousand dollars The
crews share averaged about 800 to a
man for eight days fishing.
The handsomest object on the SPUR
rel Island horizon is a Newton, Mass,
millionaire, who is working as tender to
the masonS, who are building the CHM
neys to his new cottage. The Newton
man sports set of overalls, illuminat-
ed by hand painted landscapes fore and
aft, and cap that makes the sea-birds
scream.
The fish wardens are making matters
decidedly interesting for the short lob
ster fishermen. In this work the power
boat Carmelita, formerly sloop rugged
but which has been altered into a cabin
cruiser, is being used. She is the prop
erty of Warden n. j. Hanna and car
RES, i'll addition to Mr. Hanna, War
dcns Isaac II. Snow of Brunswick and
Charles A Fosset of Bristol. In re-
cent trip of the wardens to Portland in
this craft 5000 short Holsters We're found
and liberated In a blind car at Rag
ged island they found 374, and 13S more
near Gun Point. In both cases the
owners of the illicit Holsters We're cap
tured and they will be brought into
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

has proposed to 100 women in vain.
1t might be good thing now for him
to rest a while and let a few women
propose to him. There never was
man born into the world 50 wholly I'M
attractive that some woman couldn
be found who would have compassion
on him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

The rumor that Abdul Hamid mas
much money deposited in various
European banks is sure to make
number OF Turks treat him with con-
sideration.- Washington Post.
This is polite way of saying that
they will blister his feet if he doesn't
cough up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
The Straw Hat Pioneer.

cleveland Plain Dealer.)
Yes. straw hats are to be found by
the patient searcher. Someone has to
be the pioneer each year and endure
the misery Of stares and grins. He -
brave man and deserves well of the
public Much more commendable than
the fellow who is last of all to take in
his straw when autumnal frOsts have
nipped it's bloom. The vernal pioneer
braves ridicule in a good cause, the
September lingerer merely hangs on be-
cause of lamentable inertia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

whose good wife allows him five cents
q week for Il cigar and five cents more
for spending money, has been ar
rested by his better half for riotous
living. Perhaps it might have been
better if the good woman had sought
to curb him by cutting off a portion of
her generous allowance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

In objecting to the bill recently in
troduced into the Florida Legislature
providing that all hangings for murd n
i'm that state shall hereafter take place
in Jacksonville. the Houston Post eX-
presses the solemn opinion that rural
Florida will lynch. rather than be de-
prived of its hanging attractions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
Good Times Are at Hand.

washington POstD
President Taft'S policy of business
first, politics afterwards, has already
borne surprising fruit. Though he has
held office but ten weeks, the conduct
of the administration has restored such
confidence to Industrial circles that in
spite of doubtful tariff situation and
the uncertainty of the crop reports the
volume of business transacted for this
month promises to exceed that for May,
1906, when the trade of this country
reached highwater mark for spring
months. The cheering slogan of indus
try everywhere in the United States
new is Good times are at hand"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

The Charleston News and Courier
asserts that SiX-fOOt snake was re-
Gently killed on the principal street IN
that city by trolley car. The evils
Of the dispensary system have various
ways of making themselves manifest,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
ChIoris.

The Washington Herald says Hail.
Chloris,'' without revealing the lady's
identity.
This is calculated to further the i'm
preston that ChloriS may be the color
ed nanny VINO does the Herald mans
Washing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

II is to be noted that Mr.. Tom l..
Johnson has not occupied very con-
cprcuous place in the limelight since
he made known the fact that he was
broke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

The old time Fourth of July oration
appears to be fading out of latter DAY
celebration. The giant fire cracker
now holds the center OF the Stdse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

Virginia is certainly most hosplta-
ble state, and it's cordial reception Oh
President Taft was no exception -
the rule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

1t is hoped that United States Send
tors may get away from Washington
in season to participate in the fourth
of July celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

1t may be remarked is passing 'ha'
while a great many people can write
RHYMES, the number who can write
noctrv are few and far between.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

An Indiana woman has just married
for the 10th time 1t is evident that
there are many heroic men in that
state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
Maine. Gossip
Dads Homecoming.

Pa at last the hallway wins
In the dark. -
And instanter both his shins
He doth bark. =
For the hat rack now, you see,
Isn't where it used to be.
Pa his way doth slowly wake
Has to grope.
Steps upon a mushy cake.
Drat the soap!
Then we hear Il heavy fall
Followed by a plaintive call.
Ma cleaning day has had.
Bless her heart.
But she failed to furnish dad
With chart.
Fetch a light from overhead;
Let us pilot dad to bed.
Louisville Coqrier-Jonrnal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

Speaking of CRATES. what mas pc
come of the camelOpard of our youth
philadelphia Inquirer.
Alas. He has passed into opilVloi'
with the Cardiff giant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
Silver Not Necessary.
Buffalo Express.)

President Taft has a silver pass to
the Boston Nationals baseball field.
Most any old kind of pass will an
swer the requirements of most men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

II must be conceded that strawberry
shOrtcake Will look very pecoi''''e
beneath the peachbasket hats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Keep Your Health.

CLOS Angeles Tin6s.)
The thing to do. at all hazards, is &c
keep well. Health and happiness arc
Sweethearts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.
Always Worrying.

For fussy folk the world is never at a
loss;
Each year they say that we should BAN
ish Santa Claus.
And now they rise and in derision rail
Against the mischief, the baleful fairy
tale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

The Langworths lived lived in cor
ner house so easily accessible from the
street that they were constantly an
noyed by persons ringing to ask where
other possible inhabitants of that block
we've to be found. Firally. goaded to
desperation by these interruptions, the
family boy attempted to put Q stop to
the nuisance.
Il guess said he cOmplacently,
there won't be any more folks asking
if the Browns. the Bddles. or the
Hansons live in this house. I've fixed
EN-"
What have you donc?" queried Mrs
Langworth.
Hung out a sign
"And what did you print on it, lad
die ?"
Just five words.'' replied Harold
proudly Nobody lives here but u.s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
Has Quit Talking.

(Pittsburg Dispatch.).
Germany is beginning to feel that
the kaiser really meant it when ne
promised to keep quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
Wayward Willie.

Willie banged his sisters head
'Gainst the side wall, fast and faster;
Mamma only sighed and said,
Gently, dear-you'll break the plaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
Saturday, May %, 1909.

II is to be hoped that the heated term
vii! shorten the senatorial term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
Some Consolation.

Chicago Record Herald.)
Owing to the bad start which her
baseball team is getting, Cleveland
proposes to gain such satisfaction as
she may by claiming almost twice as
great a population as Detroit will be
able to exhibit in the Forthcoming CEN
SuS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

There was not a bid for the work of
building roads at Fort Mckinley, when
Capt. Morrow prepared to open them
at the appointed hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

A party of Portland people are PLAN
Retail Grocers' Association in Portland,
Greg, June 2-6 The trip as planned
will take 80 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
How Indeed.

schenectady Union)
Now that it is illegal to swear in
Wisconsin how can people express their
views of Senator La Toilette?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

Portland's fire boat, which has been
repairs, has been put back
into commission and is now ready to
assist in protecting property along the
water front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

Charles BisselI of Bangor is high line
this season at the Bangor salmon pool.
He landed mis- fourth fish last Wednes-
day morning 1t was a beauty and
tipped the scales at Il pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22
They Prefer tho Old Way.

A physician says that when children
are naughty the mother should sit
dowr at the piano and soothingly play
for them.
1t is probable. however, that a good
many mothers will prefer to evoke a
few discordant notes with the old fash
toned slipper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

The runaway boys recently rounded
up in Portland have been returned to
their homes in Massachusetts, the mon
ey to defray their travelling expenses
having been forwarded by their rela-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
Bile for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

One if the first High schools in Maine
to hold it's graduation was one at Deer
Isle, the exercises occurring on the 18th
instant :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

The Norwegian steamer Fran from
Chatham, N. B., recently arrived in
Portland with is cords of spruce pulp
wood for the International Paper Com
paOV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

A drunken man was found fast asleeI
day and taken to the police station
where he was found to have a roll OF
$2C0 on his person
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

business is reported to be picking up
in shipping circles.
The mas kerel fleet continues to report
excellent catches, and this toOthsome
fish should he plenty and cheap for
some time to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

Mr.. Charles F.. Dunlap. one of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

Oldest and best known insurance men in
Maine, las purchased the block In Port
land in which his office Is located. 1t
is understood that he will make some
extensive changes and repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

The seventh annual convention OF
the Maine Fraternal Association of the
Blind win he in the Y. NJ. c. A. Hall,
o'clock. The election of officers and
other business will be transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-22

Among the few ship yards busy at
the present time is that of +. S. Bow
ker at Phipsburg. He will launch a
three masted schooner on Wednesday
of next week and as soon as she is or
will start another for Boston lumber
concern.