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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Thirteen ~Temesseean Law
makers Evade Arrest.
EIGHT ARE IN KENTUCKY
Tactics to Be Pursued to Prevent
Objectionable Elections.
NO QUORUM OF LEGISLATURE
Joint Session Without Action.
Democrats Propose to Stand Firm
Until End of Session.

NASHVILLE Tenn, February Pho
quorum, no business, thirteen absentees.
waiting for future Developments; many
TumOrs concerning the whereabouts of the
absent thirteen, but no report of the ar
rest of any one or more of the, absentees-
This in a nutshell, avs the situation in
the state senate of Tennessee today when
that body met. Last night the senate
sergeant-at-arms and his assistants were
hard at work endeavoring to locate the
quorum breakers.
Joint Session Without Action.
The senate, however, at the hour set
for the balloting for controller and other
officers. proceeded in a body to the hall
of the.house OF representatives. where the
joint convention was held according to
prearranged program.
The statewide democrats express a
fixed determination to stand firm until
the end of the present general assembly
If that be necessary. AS consequence
there seems now no chance to reach either
visions of the election laws are carried
out, and no adjournment until the other
necessary business of the legislative term
has, been disposed of. -
The joint convention, without taking
final action, recessed until O'Clock in
the afternoon.
Eight Senator's in Kentucky.
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky, February 81
Eight of the thirteen runaway senators
who secretly left Nashville to prevent a
quorum in the Tennessee legislature 10
elect boards of election. state treasurer
and controller are hiding in Hopkinsville
from the sergeant alarms and deputies
who have warrants for their arrest
Others are in Alabama.
They say they will continue these tac-
tics Indefinitely to prevent Objectionable
elections.
The senator's here are II. Z. Howser and
A. A. Matthews of Nashville. i. Harry
Kelly and II. NJ. Mckay of Memphis. j
D. Senter of Humboldt. c. w. Turner OF
Woolsey. j. II. Neal of Rhea Springs and
Dancy Fort of Clarksville. They pro-
pose, il is said, 10 stay in HopkinSville
until Monday, and then return to Nash
vile.
Senator Lugg, one OF the missing SEN
ators, is al his home on account of ais
Wife's illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28

18th Cavalry and Capt. NJ G. Raysor of
Troop ID. of the same regiment. Both
testified that they knew nothing of the
affair until the complaint was lodged by
the National Guard. Capt. Raysor sue
ceeded Capt. Corcoran the day the trouble
is alleged to have occurred, the latter.
having been granted q leave of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Another Pitcher for Maps.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. February IL
Pitcher Henderson of the Stockton. Cal.
team today was purchased and signed
by the Cleveland ball club. Henderson
pitched forty games for Stockton, win
ming thirty-five
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Winnipeg Wheat Market Booms.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba. February II
American buyers swarmed the Winnipeg
wheat market today. sending the price of
Manitoba May wheat up to- LIS There
was spirited bidding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
Grounded Cutter Is Floated.

NEW YORK. February 27-The rev.
enue cutter Mohawk, which grounded yes
terday on the rocks in He'll Gate, was
Hoated late today. She will be examined
to ascertain the extent of her injuries,
If any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
An Object Lesson,

The Rev. Father Morrissey. for years
in charge of a Catholic church in High
land Park, but now stationed in a parish
on the West Side. told this story to a
group of Gldden tourists. but he did
not say whether it was personal expe-
rience.
A priest went to barber shop con-
Quoted by one of his Irish parishioners to
get a shave. He observed the barber was
suffering from a recent celebration, but
decided to take a chance. In a few mo-
ments the BARRIERS razor had nicked the
Fathers cheek.
There, Pat, you have cut me-" said the
Priest, as he raised his hand and caressed
the wound.
"Yis. y'r riv'rence." answered the bar
Der.
THAT shows you" continued the priest
in a tone of censure. what the use of H.
quor will do
"Yis. y'r riv'rance.' replied the barber.
humbly; y" it makes the skin tinder.-Chi-
cago Evening Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

George Bernard Shaw is said to be
contemplating trip to this country
to talk about the unemployed. George
should realize. however, that even idle
ness is preferable to pernicious activi-
ty. 1t will require considerable nerve
for George Bernard to look the Ameri-
can people in the face after all the
unxind things he has said about this
country: but we are a proverbially
easy going and hospitable people. and
George B. may be assured of the best
of usage in case he carries out his
intention to visit us. 1t may also be
added that while the Shaw plays pre-
scented in this country. have not beer
without their more or less serious
faults. American audiences have, new.
ertheless, been quicker than those OF
England to appreciate the unquestion-
ed keenness of their humor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Who ever heard of legislative clock
being set forward Boston Herald.
They will probably have that kind
In the millennium. At the present time
the practice is to set them backward,
especially when a legislature is due
to adjourn sine die on a Saturday
night. to escape running over the mid
night hour. 1t wouldn't sound very
well, as matter of history. to say
that legislative body adjourned Sun
day morning. 1t is fact not noted in
the official records of Maine that one
Senate did not adjourn until three o.
clock in the morning. although the Of
fetal clock unblushingly asserted that
1t was only ten minutes of twelve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
EXPLAINING the Statue.

Ar American was showing some artist
friends from Munich the sights of New
York. AS they stood in front of the
Shakespeare statue in Central Park, dis
cussion arose whether the figure was
resting upon it's right or its left leg.
''Er steht auf dem rechten bein."
Men," retorted another, Ger steht auf
dem linken bein"
"Auf dem rechten." argued several.
"Auf dem linken," retorted the other
faction.
An American gentleman. overhearing
| the dispute. came over and politely tipped
his hat. Excuse me, gentlemen" he
said. 'but this isn't Lincoln: this is
Shakespeare"-Suc Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Now that Tom Taggart's candidate
for Mayor of Indianapolis has been
beaten at the Democratic primaries in
that city itwouid look as if this
erstwhile leader of the Bryan forces had
finally passed from the political stage.
This it is to be observed has been the
fate of all the men who, at one time or
another, have served as lieutenants OF
the Nebraska leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
SOME GOOD SHORT STORIES.
Tit for Tat.

Tit for Tat.
An Irishman was sitting in a depot
smoking when woman came in and
sitting down beside him, remarked:
"Sir. if you were a gentleman you
would not smoke here"
Num-" he said. 'if we wuz a lady ye'd
sit farther away"
Pretty soon the woman burst out again
IF you were my husband I'd give you
poison"
WELL num-" returned the Irishman
as he puffed away at his pipe. eff you
wuz me wife I'd take it."-Kansas City
Independent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
ESTABLISHED 1875

No notice whatsvsr will BE- taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot b held rssponsi-
bic 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, 1909-08-10

King Edward of England is reported
to have recently made sl.O0O.000 specu-
lating in American steel stock. The
story reads good deal like an adver-
tisement, and will bear a considerab BILE
amount of investigation before being
accepted at it's face value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
Maine Gossip
The Maiden's seashore Praye,

The MaIden'S SeashoFe FTdyeT'
what are you thinking OFF, said he,
why do you deeply sigh? -.
Maybe your thoughts are bent on me!'
(She winked the other eyeDt
You're building castles in the air,
And hope you may beguile
A lover who's a millionaire?
(She answered with SMILEY
'Ah! do not let me ask In vain,
But tell me what you dream?
What is it that you would attain?
"a whisper came-"Ice cream!
New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

A new set of rules for lodging houses
has been in force by the Boston Board
Of Health which, it is believed will
contribute largely to the public well
fare. They are based largely upon the
excellent theory that cleanliness is
next to Goodness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Some day an enterprising American
explorer may discover the North Pole {;
but there is growing conviction in
the public mind that his name will not
be Walter Wellman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The bargain prices" at which sec
would seem to foreshadow a very gen.
eral slump in prices all along the line
next season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
Everybody Satisfied.

brooklyn Standard Union.)
The arrangement ought to be per-
fectly satisfactory now that Crete
thinks it belongs to Greece, Turkey
thinks it belongs to Turkey, Greece
doesn't dare think, and nobody else
cares q continental
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

the Autung- Mukdon railway in spite
of the protests of China In fact she
has already begun the work. 1t re-
mains to be seen what China will dc
about it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

In elementary schools IS per cent Of the
children of the United States are in CO.
educational schools in secondary schools
the proportion for co-education is IS per
cent; of colleges and universities attended
by men 68 per cent admit women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

People generally should guard against
every possibility of forest fires. Smok-
ers especially should be careful where
they throw away lighted matches and
cigar stubs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Lord Kitchener, who is being her
aided as "the youngest field marshal
England ever had" is SO years of age
There is a large sized suspicion abroad
that the British army is sadly in need
Of a strong infusion of young blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

1t Is very kind Of the Spanish "pre-
tender" to disclaim any designs upon
the Spanish throne. Still. in these
troublous times. safe head is often
preferable to the cares of state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

In being financially successful the
Seattle Exposition differs sharply from
most all the other Worlds Fairs Of the
last half century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The "blue laws of Connecticut nave
been repealed. For the past half CEN
fury they have been practically dead
letter upon her statute books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

About the only thing that seems to
be clearly and definitely known re-
garding. .alienists is the fact that they
are in the nature of luxuries when en-
ployed around a court room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

It looks as if Turkey might have tn
come out second best in it's contention
with Greece. 1t would be no new ex-
perience to her however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The Claremont, N. H., man who
claimed that he carried a revolver for
protection against "ferocious deer"
was certainly presuming upon the
credulity of the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

That five-foot Eliot bookshelf will
have to be made of exceptionally strong
material il it Is to sustain the weight
that has been put upon it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The continued drouth is becoming
serious, and unless we secure some
rain soon the crops of the State will be
badly affected. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Ancient Egyptians to save their eyes
decorated their eyelids with beautiful
black velvety antimony paint, which pro.
tected from glare and Egyptian sore eyes
The paint went back near the ear to end
In a symbol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
A Just Decision.
Manchester Union.)

Manchester Union.)
The interstate commerce commission
has ruled that railroads may issue COM
mutton tickets to school children, but
they must sell them to other children
within the same age limits. at the same
price. That certainly wipes out any
charges of discrimination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

King Edward recently paid a visit
to Am AMBASSADOR and Mrs. Whitelaw
Reid. He always did enjoy the Ameri-
can brand Of hospitality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
The National Delivery Man.

providence Journal)
Senator Aldrich has declined an in
vitatioE to appear on the Chautauqua
circuit He cares not who delivers
the lectures so long as he delivers the
goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

1t is not safe to accept any fish
stories these hot summer days, unless 1t
is backed up by Photographic proof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
Pinchot in Safe Hands

(Hartford Courant)
The Springfield Republican may be
quite easy in its mind about Clifford
Pinchot. William Howard Taft and
Clifford Pinchot made each others ac-
quaintance several years ago, and are
very good friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
Tuesday, August 10, 1909.

1t must be a decided relief to Presi-
dent Taft to be free from all necessity
of talking tariff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

One thing is certain. The new cent
Is preferable to the slot machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

For the third successive year the
ships of the Naval Academy practice
squadron will pay Bath visit the
present month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The annual fete week exercises Will
be held at Boothbay Harbor this year
August 24-31.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The York beach hotels are reported
to be"filled to the limit and as usual
everyone is having a good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

tain the draw during the summer
months or until the Maine courts de-
eide the question Of = wnership. but the
traffic was so great tat they were
forced to give itsup and this. week tneS
hauled it up and closed the travei way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
Happy Beverly!

American industries are looking up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Entered at the Augusta Post ONCE as
second. clase mail matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
RESPONSIBLE for a Great Deal.
(AlbanY JournalD

If the man who invented corporations
could have foreseen the trouble or
which he became the indirect cause, he
might have desisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Old Orchard will, it is said, soon have
a novelty in the shape of IAN append
citis club"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The various boys camps in Name
are all reporting pleasant and profit
able summer 1t Is not surprising. In
view Of the health giving delights they
afford. that their popularity grows con-
stantly greater from season to season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

With crowded hotels and the prac-
tice squadron of the Naval Academy
at anchor off her coast. Kittery is en-
joying an exceptionally pleasant and
profitable summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The First Maine heavy artillery will
hold it's reunion at Carmel on August
is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

The First Regiment, N. G. S. M, is
winning golden opinions by the sue
cessful manner in which it is playing
the war game in Portland harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-10

Holman F. Day. the noted Maine
poet and author. has been recent
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Presbrey
of New York at their cottage at Ocean
Point. Mr.. Presbrey has recently
dramatized one of Mr.. Days novels
under the caption 1.-THE Circus Man"
which will have it's initial performance
at Chicago.
The Monmouth Academy reunion
will occur Wednesday of this week.
Charles L. Andrews. Esq, of Augusta
is President of the Alumni Association,
and John e. Brainard of Winthrop.
still vigorous and active at the age
of S6. enjoys the distinction of being
the oldest living graduate.
The Tooth anniversary of the birth
Of Hannibal Hamlin on August q, will
be observed this year at Paris Hill
Maine, where he first saw the light.
by the dedication of a memorial tab
let set in a huge boulder, which mas
been selected for the purpose. Among
those WnOm IL Is eXDCCteu Will De
present and speak upon this occasion
are Senator Eugene Hale, Governor
Fernald. and Ex-Governor John u.
Long of Massachusetts,.
One of the big events of the season
at York Harhor this year will be the
costume fete on the Village green, Fri
day and Saturday of this week. The
affair is for the benefit of the York
Improvement Society and there are IS
people already cast for part. There
will be fancy dancing in costumes in
an improvised French garden Mrs. A.
Forbes Freeman of Boston is in direct
| charge of the affair.
The summer colony at York Harbor
got touch of the famous bridge case
this week when two of the summer
| residents. Seabury Allen of Boston and
Humphreys Nichols. both having sum-
mer homes on the East side, gave ul
| their job of caring for the draw Of the
| new bridge as too expensive. They al
the first of the season agreed to main
The daily tribune., 1909-04-19

and hang On level with the eye
where you can seethem and enjoy
them and not only water frequently
but take them down and soak them
thoroughly. The prettiest and most
popular plant for the hanging basket
is the asparagus sprengerii. 1t likes
shade. or partial shade. much water
and room to spread its roots. For a
sunny location nothing prettier than
the pink ivy geranlum. Any of the
vines meDtiond above will do we'll
in baskets Kenilworth ivy, Wander
ing Jew or German ivy are rapid
growers. Canon City Record
The daily tribune., 1909-04-19
NEWEST USE FOR MAIL FILE.
Guest at Philadelphia Dinner at First
Caused Great CONSERVATION
by His Action.

A Philadelphia doctor has discoy-
cred brand new use for a nail file
which is likely to become much more
prominent than the old use. A short
time ago this doctor was a guest at a
dinner in one of Philadelphia's most
exclusive houses. When the last
course had been served and the cigars
were being passed the doctor reached
down into his trousers and extracted
a penknife. Slowly he opened blade.
Everybody gasped. Could it be that
DR.. would so far forget himself
rs to manicure his nails at the table ?
All watched with bated breath. Slowly
the doctor reached out and secured a
match which was near his place. Then
he deliberately struck his match on
the rough part of the nail file and lit
his cigar. The suspense was over and
the doctor had not committed the
frightful breach of etiquette which his
associates had feared Now the Gus
tom is spreading fast, for 1t is less ef-
fort than 1t is to stand on one leg to
strike the match on ones shoe, and
decidedly more elegant than the time
honored method of striking It on ones
trousers.
The daily tribune., 1909-04-19
NOT A coRPoREAL DELIGHT.
Real Nature Of the Kiss, as Viewed
by . Writer Who Has Clearly
Studied the Subject.

It is the fashion OF the more bilious
moralists to put kissing among the
gross pleasures, with eating, yodling,
snoring and the use OF tobacco; but,
as a matter of fact, 1t is not corpor-
cal delight at all, says writer In the
Baltimore Sun. Its sole physical ac-
compartment, indeed, is sensation
of suffocation, and this, as all will ad-
nit, is scarcely agreeable. No; the
insidious charm of the pastime must
be sought in its psychic effects-in its
marvellous and delightful interference
with the normal processes of ratioci-
nation. A man kissed is man trans
figured and transmogrifled. Let him
be the worst of misanthropes before
the sweet impingement of nose upon
nose. and he may yet emerge from the
turmoil philanthropist One kiss,
properly stage-managed, Is enough to
transform pirate into poet, poll
tician into philosopher, or vice YER
sa. One small kiss, indeed, is suffi-
cient to turn a proud, demonstrating
bachelor into a servile married man
the most stupendous, antipodal and
lamentable transformation possible, at
this writing. in a mere human being.
The daily tribune., 1909-04-19
Probably True,

Say" said the farmer, who was un.
loading potatoes at the grocery. do
you believe that story about little
George Washington and the hatchet
and the cherry tree?"
Don't ask me-" laughed the grocer.
well, / think 1t is probably true.
I've got a boy ten years old at home,
and after he had teased me for a year
or so bought him a boys AK"
And did he cut down your favorite
cherry tree?"
"He did heap better than that.
He cut down most of the apple or.
chard orchard"
"And did he tell a lie about it?"
Nope. Owned up like little
man."
"And, like Washington, you praised
him?"
Unlike Washington, didn't do
any such blamed thing. ] gave him
a hiding on the spot. and have licked
him once day since and am going
to keep 1t up until he is twenty-five
years old"
The daily tribune., 1909-04-19
SUMMER RATES an
N0UNCED BY D. & R. G.

S. K. Hooper. general passenger
and ticket agent for the Denver and
Rio Grande railroad company, has
announced that summer tourist rates
to California points will be $50 for the
round trip from Denver. Colorado
Springs, Pueblo, Trinidad and main
line points west thereof, to Puget
Sound points. via Portland. Seattle,
Everett, BelliDgham. Victoria, Van
couver and New Westminster $45.
Via Salt Lake and the San Pedro
line or via Ogden and Southern
Pacific in ono direction and in the
other direction via Portland will be
$50
Tickets will be on sale commencing
May goth, and will be limited to
October 3lst for return.
Stopovers will be permitted in
either direction within final limit
of October 3lst. except that passeu.
gers will be required to reach Paci-
flc coast points by October Goth.
Tariff will probably be ready for
distribution by April 20 to 25th.