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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

a Philadelphia paper points out the
interesting coincidence that just as we
are celebrating the centennial anniver-
sary OF the birth of Lincoln the man
who discovered that Booth was the
assassin. who tried to stop him and
was stabbed for his pains. now lies
dying. This man is William ).
Withers. who was leader of the orches-
ira in Ford's Theatre on the night of
the assassination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Everybody is glad to know that
penman Thompson is better. There
are many popular actors upon the
stage but none with greater hold up
on the hearts of more people than is
possessed by this remarkable Old
gentleman who halls from Swansea.
n. H.. and whose success in delneat-
ing Josh Whitcomb" may be said to
have established Il new school OF
dramatic art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
For Our Farmers to Consider.
(Turf Farm and Home)

(Iur1 arm ana fioNe.)
With Oregon sending us apples, Ne
braska hay, Kansas horses, Missouri
mules and corn, Chicago bogus butter.
Michigan eggs. Vermont maple sugar.
and New York canned apples, isn't it
about time that Maine farmers cast an
eye to the windward to see whence
they are drifting. or rather where their
market is going to. for all the above
named articles grow naturally on
Maine soil. Why then should our
markets be glutted with products from
all over these United States? We
have not mentioned the influx Of
German potatoes but have carefully
confined ourselves to strictly domestic
competition on articles especially
adapted to our Maine soil Again we
ask in all seriousness whittier are We
drifting? Will some we'll posted
authority enlighten us?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Miss Helen Keller is to make her
home permanently in Maine. If one is
deaf. dumb and blind. there is con-
siderable advantage in living in a
State like Maine.-Houston Post.
And this from Texas! From Texas OF
the lone star and lonller man. FROM
Texas which raises only lizards, cacti.
Democrats and the devil! From Texas
whose vast wastes have been called
.tbe land that God forgot! This from
such a state as texas about the state
of Maine, the summer paradise OF the
nation, the place on the continent
,,here life is most worth living, the
land of the bluest SKIES the hop'es'
men and the fairest Women:' 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13
Farm Animals in Maine,


Ihey are nothing but estimates of
the department of agriculture, given
IN round numbers. Nevertheless the
estimates OF the number of farm ami
mails in the United States, Jan. /. 1909
are not pleasing SO far as they relate
to the State of Maine. for they show
a decline in almost all classes. BY the
census of 1900 the number of neat
cattle in Maine was 338,S47; Of horses
1o6,2s9; of sheep, 420,116; of swine
79,o1S; OF mules, 35S; of asses and
burros, 48; and the goats, 279. The
1909 estimates are, neat cattle, 324, 900;
horses. $4,000: sheep, 100000: swine,
$4,000. This shows a decline in all
but horses, which have increased
10000. There is also an increase of
about 1900 in dairy cows although all
cattle have fallen off about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Senator Tillman intimates that
South Carolina has ''undertakcn t.
disfranchise the Nesro.-Atlanta Con-
stitutiCn.
There has long been popular i'm
preston that she has practically &C
compli> he'd that result. although she
still criovs a representation IN Con
sress based in large part, upon her Nc
gro population.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13
Now the Noiseless Rifle.

1t is not a son of Maine, but rather
grandson of Maine who Is the IN
ventor of the new device for making
rifles noiseless, or practically so. The
inventor in question is Hiram P. Max
i'm, who is the son of Hiram S Maxim,
the famous native of Maine who
now, however, calls England his home
and VINO was knighted by Queen Vic
tora This new device which prom
ises to supplement smokeless powder in
making the warfare of the future a
very different thing from that of the
past, is called "silencer," and scien-
tfic tests which have been made show
caused by the discharge of a rifle is
eliminated without the efficiency of
the weapon being in the least impair
ed
Mr. Maxim gave a demonstration of
this invention in New York the other
day before an audience composed of
scientists and newspaper representa-
tives and the world is now being
made familiar with the invention to
which many references have been made
in the press of late. For the benefit of
| those who have hazy idea, or none
at all, as to how the noise of explo-
sion is dcadened. it is explained that
the sllcncer is a metal tube about seven
| inches long and an inch and q quarter
| in diameter. This device is fastened to
| the end Of the barrel Of the rife, which
| is provided with thread for that pur-
| pose. Hitherto it had been supposed
that there was some sort of valve in
the silencer which stopped the rapid
| escape Of the gaSseS from the end of
the rifle barrel, as it is these gases
which cause the noise made when a
rifle is fired. Mr.. Maxim explained
during the course of his demonstra-
tons that the principle used in stop
ping or slowing up the gases is that of
a negative turbine, and that the pro-
cess, in effect, is the reverse of that
used in driving boats with "a turbine
engine.
There is a hole through the center of
the silencer large enough to permit
the passage of the bullet but the gases
are given rapid rotary motion by the
device, which prevents their escape I'M
til this motion has died down. Mr..
Maxim, in explaining his device, used
the simple illustration of a wash basin
with a hole in the bottom. By Civ
ing a rapid rotary motion to the water
it is prevented from escaping through
tbs vent until the motion slackens, and
then it escapes slowly, the rate of es-
cape being faster as the motion de-
creascs. While the water is revolving
rapidly the vent is open 50 that q
SMALL object is able to pass through
freely. The great advantage of this
device. which has been patented in q
countries. lies in the fact, according
to the inventor, that in warfare the
commands of officers can be heard and
the confusion of continuous rifle fire
will be eliminated. In hunting anG
target practice the absence of loud
noise is of distinct advantage. More
over. it is asserted that the device also
lessons the force of recOil, while it
does not lessen the velocity of the bull
let, as the gases have exertcd then
full force upon the projectile before the
stood that the device can be used OF
shotguns, though an adaptation of tho
principle involved may sooner or later
be applied in this direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

lnasmuch as the question whether
dollar across the Potomac can scarcely
be decided on the evidence now at
hand, the Philadelphia Inquirer sug-
gcsts that Taft settle the matter by
driving a golf ball over the Potomac.
This could be made historic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13
Daily kenneber 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, 1909-02-13

Bangor Commercials: The freak and
been informed on the very highest
and most trustworthy information, re
garding the queer doings of a celebra-
ted pullet of the Rhode Island Red
breed of hens. owned by one of our
subscribers, Charles Emery of Orring-
ton Center. Mr.. Emery has about %
of these hens although we know moth
ing about them individually, with the
exception of this last spring pullet. She
is a prolific layer of good fair eggs of
the regulation size-as they should be
with eggs at 50 cents per doZen-the
shell of that rich. dark brown in color,
SO much sought after by the first faml-
lies in Bangor. But this pullet made a
slip in the record the other day. She
laid an egg one and three-fourthS
inches in length and three and ten-siX-
teenths in diameter; attached to one
end Of which was a little wart of an
egg, seven-sixtccnths of an inch long.
no trace of the union being noticed 50
perfect was it united to the other egg
OF course the egg was not Of the com
merciai standard and is only made the
subject Of newspaper mention on &C
count of its unique exterior. But hold!
That egg was boiled and was found
to contain no yolk! We have always
been partial to Rhode Island Red
pullct, but as to a pullet of any breed
which lays an egg with no yolk-well.
we must cut acquaintance with that
hen p. d. a.. by wireless or otherwise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

one" moro the time worn questions
"Should actresses marry is no for
discussion An actor recently stated
in court his opinion that actresses, as
Il rul'. make very poor wives, and
there is Il very general belief that the
stage IS not the best possible place in
which to cultivate the domestic vir-
iurS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

For Taft, 'Dossum, persimmon beer,
ponc and yamS in Georgia, terrapin
and palmetto salad in South Carolina,
and alligator steak, pampamo, bouilla-
baisse and gumbo in Louisiana. All this
in the solid South for the Republican
president-cloct. For Bryan in Florida
the same old diet of crow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Names celebration of the Lincoln
centenary was worthy of the occasion,
and when August - arrives we must
not forget that it is the Tooth ami
VcrSary of the birth of that great son
of Maine, Hannibal Hamlin, who stood
beside Lincoln through those four red
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Castro is reported to be purchasing
arms and ammunition. The indica =
tons are that he will need them if he
ever succeeds in getting back into
Venezuela
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Chief Moore of the weather bureau
Providence when the weather is fair
but damn the weather man when it
storms. However. he will have to
bring about a great reformation in
human nature before things are differ
cnt along this line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

1t is too bad that President ROOsc-
velt's many engagements will not per-
nit him an opportunity to arrange a
permanent peace between Presidents
Pulliam and johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

May he we can settle this national
problem" by pcrsuadinE the colorcu
brother to enlist against the yellow
peril Atlanta Constitution
10 :hc credit of the coorcd brother
it must he said that his military rec
ord notwithstanding the BroWnvillC
aitair--haS usually been Il good one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Kangaroo steak is the latest fad OF
the New York City epicures. Not spe-
ciallv inviting certainly. to the aver
age man, still most of them would
chance it in preference to the alligator
variety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The members and local Camps of tho
Society have voluntarily contributed
to the Sanatorium fund over $4,000,
and al the last national convention a
permanent tax of ten cents per mem
Der ner year was voted to the support
Of this work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Hiram Maxim asserts his belief that
the next war will be fought in the air.
Still there would not appear to be any
pressing need for the construction of
bomb proof cellars in anticipation of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

King Edward is man of great tact,
and will he certain to leave a pleas
ant impression behind him when he
leaves Germany, Meanwhile the kai-
ser will have an excellent opportunity
to br,:sh up on his English.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13
Saturday, February 10, 1909.

Royalists in Paris have been blowing
off steam Of late by breaking windows
This appears to be the extent of thei1
capacity for mischief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The Hood of poetry that greeted Mr..
Tafts visit to the south, has not yet
subsidized. That section of the country
may always be depended upon to give
full measure in it's hospitalities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Senator jeff Davis says he would not
be an alarmist. He couldn't be. The
American people do not take him seri-
onsly enough for that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

King Edward and the Kaiser have
met md kissed, sill there has been no
discontinUance Of the work on the
new battlcsnips in either country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Canada also has a so-called Japan
ese problem but her people are not
permitting themselves to become eX-
cited over il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

berries at this time Of the year to five
or six hundred guests Inspiring
music of the orchestra called the young
folks and some old buffers as we'll
to the siddy dance in the exquisite ball
room in the upper story of the man.
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Mr.. Bryan has not demanded re-
count, but Uncle Adlai Stevenson is
still standing by his contest on the
govcrnorship of Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The fans must be patient. IN fort
night more the big baseball teams will
be en- the way South to try out their
new phenoms from the minor leagues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Another little war cloud has APP
pearcd on the Balkan horizon, but it is
not believed that it will amount to
much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

on the whole Dorando appears to
have made a greater hit on this side Of
the Atlantic than his countryman Sig
nor Ferrero who has just sailed for
bnf,NH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Plans for $4,000 summer cottage
for Ira NJ. CODE of Chicago, to be built
at Northport. have been drawn by
Spencer & Powers Of Chicago. Mr..
Cobe already has fine cottage on the
south shore. but prefers location far
Their removed and more quiet and has
obtained control of a desirable site
known as Hillside. overlooking Penob-
scot bay. 1t is understood that work
will begin as early in the spring as
possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The war between the United States
and Japan has been indefinitely post
poned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

that be, the name was changed 70
"Rumford. '-Biddeford Journal.
IT will also take generation or two
for the people in the lvicinity of the
town in question to set used to the
change. They have long spoken Of 1t
as "the Falls" and the habit VIII not
easily pe broken by any edict from the
postal authorities.
In speaking of the proposition 10
change the state flag-abandoning the
design legalized in 1901 and returning
to the design showing the State seal
on blue field, which was used In the
Civil war-it has been stated that only
one copy of the new State flag is III
existence, that at the State House IN
the office of the adjutant general.
There is at least one other copy of the
flag in the state. a large one which
figures in the decorations of the well
known Rangeley camp of Hon. r. y,
Timberlake of Portland the ex-bank
examiner. For a time Mr.. Timberakc
had this flag at his Portland office,
and he won many cigars on WaserS
Maine men who happened in could not
tell what flag it was. Almost WITHOUT
exception they failed to recognize the
flag, with its buff field, its green pine
in the center and it's blue star, as the
official state emblem of Maine Later
he took the flag to his Rangeley camp
famed tar and wide for its hospitality,
where it figures among the many val
liable and interesting relics and curlos-
tiles which adorn its walls.
One of the most interesting recent
| arrivals in Monmouth, from the South,
was that Of an oppossum sent ora
Knox by his friend, William Schnal-
bert of st. Louis Mr. Schnalbert has
spent some time the past few winters
| in Monmouth and vicinity and has be-
come much interested in the towns
people, 50 that when he wired that q
| live 'rossum was en- route for Mon
mouth, expectation ran high. The lit
| tie fellow arrived in due time. Few
| Monmouth people having seen the
| possum in his own home, large num-
| bers awaited themselves of the prlVl-
| lege of calling on him at Mr.. Knox
home The little fellow weighed some
Is pounds and excited much curiosity
and interest especially on the part OF
the school children. Held by his long.
rat-like tail in the hand of Mr.. Knox,
he was indeed a funny looking animal.
looking so sharply out of his little
be like, black eyes. His rations were
only partaken of by night and con-
sisted of apples and meat. The pos
sam was on exhibition for several days.
after which Mr.. Knox enjoyed roast
| 'possum quite as much as did Presl-
| dent elect Taft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Washingtonians Indignantly deny
any intention to bleed the visitors at
the forthcoming Inauguration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

AMI still Maryland suffers from the
private ownership of turnpikes-a dis
tinct relic of the dark ages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Every time 4 gasoline motor misses
fire. charge of gas has been wasted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The graduation parts are already be-
ing announced in some of the schools
and as usual the young ladies gather
them in This is the case at Foxcroft
academy which has a graduating class
of % and where the salutatorian and
valedictorian named on the basis of
rank. will be young ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The dead sea is one-third solid mat
ter, the greater part of which is salt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The man who is most certain of get
ting pure food is the man OF Simple
diet. -..---.------. - -4A-a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The real dangers that will confront
the Preside Mt elect in New Orlean.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13
Maine Gossip
Valentines.

message awaits thee, Q young heart
and gay.
A message of tcndercst love,
Then open thy lattice ST. Valentines
Day
And Welcome with greetings thy dove
Look thou meath its pinions; a missive
of white,
Close written and sealed for thy hand /:
Sweet bearer, How swift and soft
winged its flight
Affair DER the snow-tnted land.
When haste, 10 the brave word OF pas
sion give heed
And still the sweet fire of thy breast,
Thy dove. newly burdcned, will bear with
all speed
The answer thy lips have caressed.
Metropolitan Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

VIII he chicHy Of the gastrOnOmic or
der. Excess Of hospitality has killed
many Il good man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Sop1o of our Maine journalistic CON
temporaries are evidently not aware
that there is no such place as Rum
ford Falls By order of the powers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The nnXt few weeks will seem like
old times ou the Kenncbcc ice fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Portland is TO have an experience
with the Tag day" nuisance, Feb. %.
OF course. it is in a good cause as us
uaI. but it is a public nuisance just
the same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The Valentine season is on. but hap
PLY the so-callcd "comic" variety is
less prominent that formerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

There were Lincoln celebrations ev
many on the whole long list
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

Curiousv enough the first patient
admitted to the new Bath hospital came
from Lewiston which has several of
the largest and best hospitals in the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-13

The crew Of the schooner Georgia,
uous Introduction to the Maine coast
in winter and it is a marvel that no
lives were lost
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-11

This is the most dangerous time OF the
year to catch cold, and it is the hardest
time to cure it. Ii you should take q
cold, Il few doses OF kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup will act very promptly.
Its laxative principlescures the cold by
driving it from the system by a gentle
but natural action OF the bowels. Chill
dire" especially like kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup, as it tastes so good, near
ly like maple sugar. 1t is sold by w. 4.
Ferguson 4 Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-11

IT was q captain that morning." con-
fessed the southerner.
His old enemy smiled with superb
GRITTY.
"As a colonel I've probably got more
accurate information he said.
81 was a colonel that evening"" came
the dry retort.
"But in an inferior army. We licked
you, STRIP cried Stoneman holly.
The Mississippian drew himself up
with all the dignity common to the old
Confederate soldier explaining the
war.
"The south was never whipped. sir.
We %honorably surrendered. sir. We
surrendered to save the country, sir,
but we were never whipped"
"Did you O run at Kenyon Hill?'
taunted Stoneman.
Langdon brought down his fist in
the palm Of the other hand violently.
Eyes, sir; we ran at you. I ought to
remember. 1 got my wound there.
You remember that long lane"- He
pulled off his hat and threw it on the
floor, indicating it with one hand
"Here was the Second Alabama"
The hat of the old Federal dropped
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-11

and the canal and to keep an eye OH
pOuIn America.
"And right there on our own south
ern coast I want these ships built and
equipped and the guns cast and the
men found to man them. 1 want the
south to have her part in the nations
defense. I want her to have this great
naval city as the living proof that
there is again just one Countrywide
United States-and the north and the
south both have forgiven"
Senator Peabody clapped the new
member on the back.
"Good!' he exclaimed. you've got
to make some speeches like that. Well
have you as the orator for the naval
base"
Langdon's eyes opened wide.
"Orator" he gasped. "Me! An ora
tori"
"Why, that was oratory, good ora-
tory" exclaimed Stevens, with enthu-
siasm.
"Huhy' grunted the planter. "You
call that oratory. Why, that was only
the truth"
GWEN see that you do some more of
1t, then" laughed Peabody. "Remem-
Der, we count on you for the naval
base.'
"For rural simplicity he's perfec-
tion," whispered Peabody to Stevens
as they left the planter. He's a liv-
ing picture Of innocence. Well push
him forward and let him do the talk
ing for the naval affairs committee
Hiding behind him, we could put
through almost any kind of a PROPOSE
ton"
Once more did the senior senator
from Mississippi acquiesce.