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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
Geology Of Maine Roads.
Bangor Commercially

During two months of the summer of
1907 an examination of the road mater
isis of II counties in eastern, west
ern and mid-section portions of Maine
was made by expert biologists under
direction of the United States geologi-
cal survey and of the topographic COM
mission OF Maine. Portions OF Andro-
scoggin, Cumberland and Franklin
counties, with the larger portion of
Hancock, Washington and York coun-
ties. and towns in Penobscot, Sagada-
hoe. Somerset and Waldo counties were
included in the examination of road
materials, the results of which are en-
braced in a report presented to the Of
fee of public roads of the department
of agriculture.
The survey was that of scientific
examination of the available road ma
terials of the sections named, rather
than a physical or technical examina
ton and report upon the condition of
the roads already existing. or of re-
cent improvements upon them. Yet in
this somewhat narrow survey. so far
as practical roads or road building is
concerned, is not without interest and
may lead to important results. The
report may be regarded as primer
on the surface geology of the sections
named, rather than a treatise on road
making.
So far as a summary of the work
performed is concerned, it is shown
that the sections of our State examined
are we'll supplied with hard rock road
material Of good quality-equal to
those found in other New England
states. The report suggests that the
waste from most Of the black granite
uuarries in this state may be crushed
and furnish an excellent material for
road surfaces. Most of this road dres-
sing material is frequently so situated
that they can be cheaply quarried and
shipped by water.
Several of the cities and larger towns
have a good local supply Of quartZitic
schist with trap rock for road dressing.
The report says. however, "that Bangor
has no good local supply of hard rock,
but excellent trap could be cheaply
brought by water from North Haven
and adjacent islands in Penobscot
bay"
A most important feature of the re-
port is a colored map, with shaded ex-
planatory key to the localities. showing
deposits of hard rocks available for
road construction in southern and east
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

ton about him. Ordinarily the caleh-
dar and the letter probably would hho
it's way into the waste basket, along
with numerous other requests for Ell
formation that would require the SER
vices of fullgrown detective agency
to answer. But Searsport. Me-, has
warm place in the heart OF the mayors
secretary. He has followed the Peno5-
scot river from Searsrort to the Cana
dian border and knows its every turn
The very names awaken pleasant men,
cries. Consequently the calendar has
been given a conspicuous position on
the, wall and he has started an invcstl-
cation to enable him to send salts
factory answer to the donor.
Owing to the dull times in the coal
carrying trade. several large four, FIVE
and six-masted schoohers are at pres
ent anchored in Portland Harbor wait
ins for an improvement in the coal
trade. The new Six-masted schooner
edward B. WinslOw made one coal trip
since she was launched and has been
lying in the stream hauled up since the
completion of it, Among the other yes
sells hauled up are the s1x-sticker Alice
NJ Lawrence, the five-stickers Fannie
Palmer, Martha P. Small, the four
masters, Chas. A. Campbell, Lucinda
Sutton, Young Brothers, Alice E. Clark,
Clarence H. Venner, the three-mas-
tors Samuel Dillaway, George F..
Klinck, Annie B. Mitchell Daylight and
City of Augusta. The fleet was in
creased Wednesday by the six-master
Ruth E. Merrill. 1t is reported that
the schooner Oakley c. Curtis had been
chartered and will shortly sail for
coal port. The same situation prevails
in Boston, where Is large four, five and
six-stickers are anchored below Castle
Island waiting to be chartered, four OF
which belong to the Palmer fleet OF
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
Harvard's New President.

The only thing thus far noted against
Professor A. Lawrence Lowell of Har-
ward. who is slated for the presidency
OF that institution when President Ell
lot retires next summer. is that he
parts his name in the middle. This is
a serious handicap for any man. and
when a man has reached the age of 81
without overcoming the habit, as in
Professor Lowell's case, there is some
thing wrong somewhere. Aside from
this Professor Lowell seems to be
worthy and well qualified for the eX-
allied station as head of Americas old
est end greatest university
The kind of Massachusetts blood
which flows in his veins is Indicated
by the fact that the city of Lowell
was named for one of his grandfathers
and the city Of Lawrence for another.
He is himself a native of Boston, the
son of the successful financier and
philanthropist who founded Lowell In
stitute. For over 100 years his family
has been continuously represented
among the judges of the Massachu-
setts courts He has been contribu-
tor to the Atlantic Monthly, and Is
close friend of President Roosevelt
with whom he Iunched last week at
the White House. If all these things
do not indicate his fitness for the Har-
ward presidency it may be added that
in college he was a leading athlete,
winning the long distance runs
Throughout his fopr years. course. was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

The raising Of sl,oO0,00O in the United
rying on Of the work Of suppressing tu-
berculosis shows how thoroughly alive
the American people are to the impor-
lance Of employing every method
known to modern science for lessening
and it is to be hoped in time practically
ending, the ravages of this dread dis
case which annually claims so many
victims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
Salmon Lake Grange.

Salmon Lake Grange helo a.. ,,hic6
day meeting Saturday. Jan. y az ~. and
time J. H. Hewitt. assisted by Ma,rrads
Mrs. Clarence Richardson OF p.eascade
Grange and Arthur Gleason OF ss,Ynon
Grange and Bertha Withers Oh vowius
Lake Grange, installed the WORTHY worthy
officers for the ensuing year: W.
master, Clarence Cooke: oVe.e Cook:
L. Withers; lecturer. Ernest .;stant
steward, William Wade; sadie
steward, Leroy Cook; chaplain. I,ucJ
9 watson: rea gatekeeper, Bert ge sk,o1s;
Ceres, Aryannas Damren: nick.
Lottie varpey; Flora. Nelne nam
ford; Lady Asst. steward, Gfac. ~ fos
rem. At noon a recess was decla 4.ssrau,
dinner and in the afternoon pIoe md
consisting of singing, recitaton.d
remarks by members was prese"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

business throughout the entire country.
Mills and factories and mines are ev-
crywhcre working on full time and the
outlook for the year ahead was never
more encouraging than it is at the
present time There is every reason to
believe that the year 1909 will be a
most prosperous period IN the life Of
the nation and that our own good State
general well being.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

The grand jury which dealt the brib-
cry charges against members of the
Pittsburg city council has acted
against nine of the men under accusa-
ton. 1t is evident that the charges
against then, are to be thoroughly and
vigorously pressed. For the good name
of the city it is to be hoped that they
may be able to establish their inno-
ccnce. but if they should be proved at
the coming trials to be guilty they will
richly merit the punishment which
there is good reason to believe will be
meted out 10 them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
STATE OF Maine.

In Senate. Jan 10, 1909.
ORDERED, the House concurring, that
the time for the reception of petite IS
and bills for private and special legisla-
ton be limited to Tuesday. February IS.
1909. and that all such petitions and hills
presented after that date be referred to
the next Legislature. and that the secre-
taly of the Senate cause copies of this
order. to be published in all daily papers
in this State until February 6, 1909.
In Senate Chamber, January 10, 1909.
Read and passed Sent down for CON
currence.
F. G. HARRINGTON,
Secretary.
House of Representatives, January 10,
1909. Read and passed in concurrence.
E. NJ. THOMPSON
Clerk
A true copy.
Attest: F. G. HARRINGTON,
Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

The German Emperor is reported to
American ambassador. DR.. Hill, had
rented a palace for his residence at the
national capital. Possibly he might
lions made to him before DR.. Hill went
to Germany that the American ambas-
sador might take up his residence in
tent. II is an unfortunate thing that a
country as large. as rich. and as pow
crful as ours should not own and main
tain suitable embassy buildings in all
the leading capitals of Europe. In This
respect it is still behind many Of the
feurth-class powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

The postal savings bank bill is now be-
fore the United States Senate as unfin-
ished business. but it is doubtful if it Sc
cures passage at the present session of
Congress, when the great appropriate ton
bills have the right of way. to the
crowding out of many other things. It
is difficult to say, however how the
passage of this measure can be
postponed IN the next session
The last Republican platform
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

took strong ground in favor of this
proposition in the following words:
I'VE favor the establishment of pos
tai savings bank system for the incon-
venience Of the people and the encour-
agement of thrift" In view of this
stand Of the party in power. it is safe
to predict that this bill will be passed
it should not be acted upon during the
present one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
APPROPRIATION AND FlNAN
CIAu AFFAIRS.

Hearings on the following will be heid
on Wednesday, Jan. 20. at 2 7. NJ:
WEDNESDAY,, JAN. 20, AT +. M n;
No. 1. Resolve in favor of Young "o-
mems Home at Lewiston
Home for Women and Children IN fofl'
land. .,o >,a;ne
No. s. Resolve in favor OF the Mai'i0
Eve and Ear Infirmary. ,,o,ra
No L. Resolve in aid OF the M"ii'0
School for the Deaf.
WEDNESDAY. JAN. 81. P. NJ
No s. Resolve in favor OF tne on'-
dren'4 Hospital Portlandl, eo.o,orv
EDWARD w. HYDE, Secretai''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Ex-Governor Cobb.
(Farmington Chronicle.)

Harrington Chronlcle.)
The retirement of Governor Cobb to
private life last week brought to a
close an administration of signal abil-
ity and faithfulness. Under it the State
has prosepred in its finances and made
good progress in the solution of many
problems of local and state support of
our large enterprises of schools, roads
and dependents. Best of all. the ad-
ministration will stand out as ex-
pressing the wish of the large majority
of our best citizens to make the State
self-respecting upon the enforcement
of it's prohibitory law. AS to the law
itself, whether wise or unwise, salutary
or otherwise, the governor demanded
that it be enforced. Time will add to
the good estimate of Governor Cobbs
administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

and the Argentine Republic, but it is
by no means asserted that it will come.
Doubtless the good sense of both coun-
tries will avail to prevent an actual re-
course to arms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
Maine Gossip
The Pariah.

He walks alone, the long, sad day,
The loneliest of lonely souls;
They quickly crawl into their holes,
Or climb the nearest sycamore,
And, shrieking, reach the highest limb;
No peril on the sea or shore,
Compares, in any way, with him.
I hold that 1 am brave as most.
And I would face the Russian bear,
Or laughing greet fieshless ghost.
Or track the polecat to his lair;
But upward my two hands l fling
When this weird man comes up to say;
q want to tell clever thing,
My little Willie said today!'
Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

1t is easy to be pcssimist and in
dulge in gloomy predictions. Pessmism
at it's best is form of spiritual cow
ardice and the pessimist is always All
uncomfortable person. The people who
make the wheels of progress revolve
are opti,nists and through all the ages
they have been the ones who have car
ried forward the work of civilization in
the onward and upward march of the
race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

It seems that those first photo
graphs" Of the Messina ruins which ap-
pear in the American newspapers We're,
as a matter of fact, reproductions of
tie scenes of the Calabrian earthquake
of 1906. An enterprising European
agency found the American newspapers
easy marks to impose upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

One reason why the Billy 'Possunl Is
not likely to supercede the Teddy Bear
is that almost nobody calls President
elect Taft BILLY" while almost every
body calls the present president Ted
dy" Still, Georgia is full of confidence
that the substitution will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

Chicago and New York are making
progress in the matter of new buildings
during 1905. In Chicago there We're
1854 new buildings erected and in New
York only 1854, but while the value OF
the Chicago structures is SCI, 927 22O,
that of the New York buildings is S104,-
COZ, 40. The Chicago buildings may
cover more ground. but plainly those of
New York climb far higher into space.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
Friday, January IS, 1909.

For some reason Great Britain does
not appear to take Carrie Nation seri-
Cusly. Indeed, she seems to have drop
ped quite out OF the limelight since she
reached London. Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
LEGAL AFFAIRS.

The committee on legal affairs will give
a public hearing in its room at the Stase
House in Augusta. ~, :.
No. 81 An Act to amend Chapter "a o.
the Public Laws of 1889, entitled An Az
to establish the Office OF private Secret1-
ry to the Governor.
By order of the committee,
ELISHA w. PIKE, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
EDUCATION.

A hearing will be held January January Il House,
at . o'cloc, P. NJ. at the State commit.
Augusta, Me-, before the JONI Nor.
tee on education. on Request MtocniLs. y
mol school be established at M"e =
Per order of committee, cooretary.
OrIS S. TRAFTON, oeole..-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will b taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held responsi-
bic for the preservation or return 81
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Pub
fishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
LEGAL AFFAIRS.

The committee on legal affairs will
meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
afternoons at 2 o'clock at it's room in the
State House
Per order,
BENZ. F. HAMILTON, Chairman.
ELISHA w. PIKE. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
APPROPRIATIONS AND FINAN-
CiAL AFFAIRS.

The committee on appropriations and
financial affairs will hold regular meet
ings in the Senate chamber. State OF
and THURSDAY at 2 o'clock P. M
GEORGE II. EATON, Chairman,
EDWARD w. HYDE, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
SEA AND SHORE FISHERIES.

Meetings of the Committee on Sea ara
Shore Fisheries will be held on Tues.
day of each week at 2 o'clock P. N. In
the Office of the Commissioner Of Agri-
culture.
JOHN P KELLEY Seq
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME.

The committee on inland fisheries and
game will meet, until further notice, at
their room. No. 80, State House, on
Wednesday of each week at p M
HARRY NJ. BIGELOW, Secretary.
jan14dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

BANKS AND BANKING.

Meetings Of the Committee on Banks
and Banking will be held on Wednesday
Of each week at o'clock p. NJ.
H. E. COOLIDGE, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
DlCIARY.

Regular meetings Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday afternoons at O'Clock
j. II. MONTGOMERY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
TAXATION.

Regular meetings every Tuesday and
Thursday at O'Clock p. NJ. in the State
assessors room.
EBEN P. TRUE Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

Now Work. CITY has condeH'heNu. ia
disposed Of as waste l6'ooo tens
curing the last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

ern Maine A glossary Of scientific
terms used is ALSO very useful to the
general reader into whose hands the
report may come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

Along the coast they are vigorously
discussing the pros and cons OF that
plan to lease the clam flats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

There is no lack of important meas
ures in the avalanch of bills and re-
solves which has gone into the legisla-
tive hopper this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

The Hancock county agricultural So
clety. of Bluehill, is the first to an
nounce the dates of it's fair in 1909
Sept Z, and 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

centuries
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-20
Passed Chief Reynolds al Thirty.
Nile Clip On Avenue.
TWO CHARGES ARE PENo|nG NOW
Automobiles who Has Been in Court
Three Times Within Past Few
Weeks Has One case Set For To.
day and Another For Tomorrow.

Charles F. Hundley will be in the
police court this morning. to answer
to the charge of exceeding the auto
mobile speed limit for the fifth time
within the past few weeks. He was
summoned last night by Chief Of Pc
lice Reynolds. who was standing at
the corner of Washington avenue and
Twenty-seventh street when Mr.
Hundley drove his machine up the
avenue at about a thirty-mile clip.
Sunday Mr. Hundley was summoned
by Police Oficer johnson for exceed
ing the limit on Harrington avenue.
He appeared in court yesterday. but
the case was continued until Wednes.
day on account Of the absence OF an
important witness.
Twice Mr. Hundley has been fined
IS and costs for similar offenses
This Is the minimum penalty for
violation of the ordinance. The maxi
mum fine is $25.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-20

minutes. This entire section came
out To- hear the speaking 1t having
been announced In advance that Joint
discussion would probably take place.
Tucker attacking the legislative re-
cord Of Judge Mann. He went after
Judge Mann for letting III" AntiSa'
loon League at Norfolk in February
say that he. was for local option and
~ saying that he would vote for
state wide prohibition If the oppor.
tunity were offered him
Hostile to Liability Bill.
Tucker charged that Judge Mann
was counsel for the Norfolk and
Western Railway. and therefore had
fought and voted against the EN-
ployers liability bill. which would
permit the widow of railr.ad man
killed in the line OF duty to recover
damages for his death. Tucker al.
tackled Judge Mann for voting
against the bin to repeal the law
which allows damages amounting to
but $4,000 to be awarded IN the case
Of men killed by railroads in Vir-
ginia.
Judge Mann replied to most Of the
charges.
Complains OF Extraneous Matter
He criticised Tucker very severe
ly for his bringing into his second
speech so much matter to which no
reference was made in his first
speech He had opposed the employ.
ers' liability bill. he said. because 1t
was not bIoad enough. Judge Mann
declared that Mr.. Tucker had never
devoted five minutes of his life to
work for temperance causes. Time
was called On the Judge at this
point.
IL cannot explain all these charges
in my limited time.., he said
"Yeu never will Judge" called
Mr.. Tucker from his seat immediate
ly In front OF the speaker. rhe
crowd started TO leave.
Il want to say said Judge Mama
with much emphasis. as the crowd
paused to hear him, that any in
sinuation that l was ever derelict in
thy duty as q member OF the Senate
because | was counsel for the Norfolk
and Western in unqualifiedly false.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-20
IN. [. Anderson. Who Made Off VIII
Launch, N Tolls.
SAYS OWNER OWED H|M MONEY
Boat Disappeared From Meorina OF
Casino Grounds Saturday Night. and
officer Gliding Found Il Across the
River Yestsrday-hearins Today.

W. L. Andersen. Of Nansemond
county, was brought to this city
from across the river yesterday al
ternoon by Officer Giddings. Of the
local police force and locked up III
the Iolice station charged with steah
ing a launch. the property Of +. h
Davis CT his city. from its moOrings
in the river just of. the Casino
grounds sometime Saturday nigh.
Davis complained to the police de-
partment Saturday night that Ms
launch, which ne valued at $3.50. was
missing and said that he suspected
Anderson Of, having stolen 1t. OFFICER
Giddings was detailed to proceed
across the river yesterday morning
and located both the launch and Al
derson. He succeeded In fi9ding the
launch up enc Of the small creeks
near Chuckatuck. Later he located
Anderson. and arrested him. The
launch was high and dry on the mud
on account Of the low tide at the time.
and the officer found that It was ini-
possible to bring 1t back to this
city. Y''
Anderson claims that Davis owed
him some money and that he took
the launch to hold 1t for payment OF
the debt. 1t Is said. however, that he
told Captain Kilbey. oyster inspector
for the district across the river. that
he had found the boat adrift and was
hunting an owner for 10.
Andersen will be given he bring on
the charge of grand larceny in The
police court this morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-20

The German cruiser Bremen. which
is at the shipyard for overhauling, was
placed in dry dock No. 3 yesterday
for cleaning and painting of bottom
plating. 80.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-20
Frank Bragg n Charge Of N. 3 n.
7. compsny's Office.
AVERY GOES TO JACKSONVILLE, FLA
Former Local Agent Takes His Chief
Clerk, G. Walker Pierce, With Him
to the New Office-Shipping News
Notes.

Mr.. II. c. Avery. who has beeh local
agent for the Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company for the past
year, left the city Sunday f9r Jack
sOnville, where he will take charge
OF the new office that his company
Is establishing at that place.
Mr.. Avery was accompanied to his
new post by his chief clerk. Mr.. G.
Walker Pierce, who will hold the same
position in the Jacksonville Office.
Mr.. Frank Bragg. formerly of this
city, but lately of Norfolk. who was
appointed agent of the Merchants and
Miners in this city some time ago to
succeed Mr.. Avery. arrived in the city
on Saturday and Immediately assumed
charge of the AFFAIRS Of the company
here -