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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

1t is said that Mr. Hammerstein is
taking careful measurements to decide
how much grand opera the people of
Chicago can assimilate. If he is wise
he will leave them a little hungry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

About the only place in this coun-
is taken seriously is Newport, where
an opulent public is fairly pining for
something new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

If the vaudeville actors in the cheap
theatres carry out their threat to
strike it may provide opportunities
for some of the .'understudies" who
are cooling their heels in the corridors
to distinguish themselves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Ability to shoot with some degree OF
accuracy enabled Policeman John Jen-
kins of Attleboro to rid the world of Il
desperate criminal. Guardians Of the
peace who are good marksmen are
doubly efficient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

IL anybody suggests that the boys
beSigng and defending Boston are of
tho tin soldier type he will think there
Is b real war They resent such Ian
guage after three days in the scorch-
ing heat followed by three days in a
soaking rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

And now the report comes from Per-
STA that the deposed Shah attempted
to kill the son now reignlng in his
stead Being Shah is almost as dam
gerous as shooting a toy pistol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
Punishment BETTING the Crime.

philadelphia Inquirer)
The man who would shoot at a bal
loon ought to be taken up in one and
thrown overheard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Hartman sails for home and assures
tha people that he does not intend to
resume work Immediately. However
thdse who are opposed to him in
buSincss way will not tie up their
watchdogs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
Another Fifty Cents Saved.

Chicago Record Herald)
A Massachusetts medium while es-
tabIishing communication with the
spirit world was overcome by the heat.
Perhaps some contrary spirit at Cen
trail" switched her to the wrong wire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Madden Pierson, who risked his life
on n raft in an effort to get help for his
shfpmates on the stranded schooner
Arhngto deserves a hero medal. He
was washed to sea and suffered ter
ribly before he was rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Gen Bingham has rushed into print
with a story of his grievances. He
woAld stand a better chance of return
ingto olsicc~if he spent his time getting
vok < 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
A Western Orator.
(ChicagO Tribunel

Chicago Tribune.)
The eloquence of our distinguished
townsman, Col. J. Ham Lewis, has
been compared to the flow of the
mighty river The comparison is apt
A mighty river empties itself at the
mouth, and yet is never empty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
Alarm Among Figureheads.
Chicago Record-Herald.)

(CHlcaSO ReCOrd- HefaId.)
Figureheads are to be removed from
the ships of the American navy
Other figureheads are earnestly hoping
the craze for the removal of figure
heads may not spread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Somehow in spite of his most fran
tic struggles to prevent it, General
Bingham, erstwhile head of the New
York police department, is passing
from the lime light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Lansing reports that the railroads
owe the state over $1,OOO,OOO in back
taxes which, if true, is pretty good
proof that Michigan is very poor COL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
"a p

Since the recent outbreak at Fort
William the Canadian press hasn't
been saying much about 'laWlessness
in the states"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Tammany is taking Bingham as q
harmless ''windjammer.' SO much
the better for Bingham-if he can get
theryotss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
And "Down With the High Brows.~

Detroit Journal)
1t is really politico- sartorial war
that the New York Democracy is to
have, the "Fingy" Connerites shout
ing no quarter for the boiled shirts"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

An eight-ycar-old grandson OF Hiram
Maxim was not afraid to cross the
oceas.~,aIone. His courage was better
than the judgment of his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

ELrsssEsEyan denies that he proposes
to take up his residence in Texas
Still of he should, he could do very
much. to make it safely Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
Transplanted Yankees.

| washington StarO
Owners of swimming holes in Okla
homa have been charging 10 cents a
dip. The commercial spirit of the
Atlantic coast is not without it's inland
counterpart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

England, Russia, Italy and France,
by combining forces have shot down
a flagstaff on the island OF crete.
Such recklessness is seldom seen in
European militarism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Pres. Taft is busily enjoying his va
cation and letting the other fellow
wdrry over the corporation tax law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

The Sutton decision, from this angle,
looks as though somebody had per-
fopmed an artistic job with the white
wash brush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

It is almost time for Boston to or
der the flag pole from which the Ameri-
can League pennant for 1903 will float.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Records continue to go by the board
at.Camp Perry. 1t is forceful peace
argument.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Woodland, the little Washington
county town plans to have a rousng
Labor day celebration.
II. II. Richardson of Castine has been
elected headmaster of the Peabody
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
Nobody Reads 1t.

ATLANTA ConStitutiOn.)
The Congressional Record is one
great American daily that doesn't
worry about scoops"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

The number of anxious visitors at
Jerome,'s- office indicates that the Wind
sor hPrtIst Company of New York is
getting anxious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
Power Goinq to Waste.

est. Louis Globe Democracy
Clifford Pinchot's alleged water
power trust will to some extent be off
set by the proposed organization of n
chewing-gum trust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
Seem Things in Maine.
(Philadelphia Inouirer)


Maine has pig that banks. Col.
Watterson will be more than ever con-
WINGED that prohibition is a crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
The Difference.
Chicago Tribune)

ICh1cagO Trlbune)
Il stand for the Roosevelt policies"
declares Clifford Pinchot fervently. So
do we, Gift, old man; but we find it
necessary to sit down occasionally and
rest ourselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
Reciprocity.
Fundamentals NeWS.)

indianapolis NewS.)
AS Dr. Eliot is no doubt willing to
permit DR.. Dixon to believe what he
likes, it would seem oh if DR.. Dixon
might at least be as tolerant toward
DR.. Eliot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
And His SpectacIes.

philadelphia Iuquirer.)
A former broker who lost fortune
in Wall street sometime ago is going
back ITO look for his money where he
lost it, They'll probably take his
dark lantern away from him this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
The Universal Mark.

A man in mournful mood was heard
Out in the twilight dim:
The leaves in minor measures stirred.
Accompanying him
He sang In tones both deep and long
A lay of joy bereft;
This was the burden of his song:
I always get what's left!
I'm the consumer he replied
70 questioning forthwith;
MY right to be is cen denied
have been called a myth.
Whateer need is handed me
Reduced in bulk and heft,
Ihat other men may richer be;
merely get what's left
Though with my fellow-man I'm wroth,
lie does not get it all.
The cutworm and the brown-t tailed moth
And other creatures small
Rush in and beat me to each prize
With methods vile but deft.
L wait with unavailing signs
And only get what's left"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Aeney has been defeated at the
primaries in San Francisco, but that
was to be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
An OrioIe Dream.

baltimore American.)
If Boston is taken by the invading
army and looted, the conquerOrs will
riot in all the mad orgies of baked
bean revel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

This is the season of regimental re-
the veterans on such occasions indi-
Gates the strength of the tie that binds
them together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
A Good Defence.


Oenver Republican,
That plan of the accused murderer
in Iowa who produced the living body
Of his victim as Exhibit A in his de-
Tense is one that is to be recommended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

The naval practice squadron has left
the Maine coast, and with it go the
hearts of many Maine IasSieS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

North Livington furnishes the first
fatal hunting accident of the season.
The victim dragged a loaded gun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Even the modern city of Gary can
nOt7eseape that thirst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

1Ehe pardon mill is being very much
ovEwosked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Ellsworth is getting ready for a big
Grange meet to be held there Oct. s
and C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Perhaps!

cleveland Plain Dealer)
Perhaps at some unexpected hour
constable with tin badge and d dar-
ing soul, will step out in the Beverly
highway and accuse, President Tafts
chauffeur of overspeeding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Bangor is making elaborate prepare
tions to welcome the Togus veterans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Turf, Farm and Home-The political
papers are discussing the rivalry be-
tween the sheep and the dog. The
Portland Press tells the Waterville
Sentinel that statistics plainly show
that the people of the State prefer to
raise dogs rather than sheep. 1t would
seem that the two cannot be bred to-
gether, and considering the fact that
the number of sheep in Maine have
dropped from 566, 900 in 1880 to 267, 900 in
1908, a period of % years, it would seem
that there is some grounds for the
claim made by the Portland paper But
this does not explain everything The
sheep business is q Dercuiar business
and very unsatisfactory business I'M
less one is adapted to it, and has his
farm fitted to handle a flock advan-
tageously. AS every one knows the
fencing on a farm has to be entirely
remodeled to keep sheep, and when
once farmers get out of them it is quite
an undertaking to get back, but the
Whole trouble with the dog law is that
Astounding nuisance, the family pet
When the last two legislatures have at
tempted to pass a law with any teeth
in it all the women and children in
| the land have arisen up apparently
and asked if such law would cause
the death of their family pet and then
the petitions would roll in on the rep
| resentatives to kill it, and this kind of
influence is the hardest kind for the
| average representative to withstand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

1t is touching to see the solitude of
fake industrial stock statesmen for the
welfare of the Maine farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
"DevoutIy to be Wished"


BOStOn JOurnaL)
"Rudyard Kipling has written five
short stories" Let us hope he has
been cured of street car imperialistic
poetry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

The Kelley case at Bangor is rapid
ly developeding into full Pledged muir
der mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
Maine Gossip
The Egoist.

Stree brevity's the soul of wit,
a prudent choice of words I'll try,
And freely when I'd make a hit,
Employ the short and simple -
Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Scion is 100 years old and proud of
it. The centennial exercises were of
exceptional literary merit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
VIII He Have Hoofs ard T.;I

Medical experts of this city predics
that civilized man will have hoofs, in
stead OF feet, IN 1000 more years. No
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
It's a LARGE Order.

Manchester Union)
Putting a lid on Atlantic City seems
quite like caging a volcano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Portland fire vets are in Lawrence
with the tnb James w. Plaisted which
has record of 1879 feet, inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

It is criminal to carry a gun In Mis-
sotri and foolish not to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
Little Of Everything.

The diameter of the earth is stated
to be 1926 miles at the equator and
1899 miles from pole to pole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20
|Elly kennsbse Journal
ESTABLISHED 1875

No notice whatever will BE- taken OF
Unsigned communications.
tn Journal cannot be held response
Ne for the preservation or return OF
f5eesed communications.
Acllreas :, all communications relating
p subscriptions and advertisements
p BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publish
ers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

To read an Inscription on a silver
coin, which by much wear has become
obliterated, heat a poker red hot and
place the coin upon it. The inscription
will plainly appear, of greenish hue,
but will disappear as the coin cools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

1899 miles from pole to pole.
To read an inscription on a silver
coin, which by much wear has become
Obliterated, heat poker red hot and
place the coin upon it. The inscription
will plainly appear, of grecnish hue,
but will disappear as the coin cools.
In a recent examination of French
recruits ten out of twenty examined
confessed that they had never heard
of Napoleon. Joan of Arc was thought
to be great man who figured in sew
eral wars. Louis XIV was an officer
who was guillotined. Bayard was a
French king, and Napoleon I made the
war of 1870 and was killed in Algeria
A single United States treasury note
measures 3B inches in width by ~
inches in length. 1t will sustain with
out breaking lengthwise, a weight of
forty-one pounds; crossWise, a weight
of ninety-one pounds. The notes run
four to a Sheet-a sheet being SM inches
wide by 1917 inches long. One of these
sheets lengthwise will suspend 10S
pounds, and crosswise III pounds.
Paris has it's infants club, where the
babe about town may spend an idle
afternoon; but London comes a good
second with a hotel for children.
Here, in suites of two rooms, the chill
dren of the weil-to-do may find town
address while parents are travelling or
enduring unamiable climates. The
guests range from atoms of month
or so to veterans of s or 8, and each
three have a day and night nursery
to themselves.
The first steamer to make a voyage
of 35C tons and a length of 100 feet.
She sailed from Savannah May "a,
1919, and arriver at Liverpool June 20.
Her steam was purely auxiliary, for
when the wind was fair or the sea high
the paddle wheels were unshippcd and
slowed on deck. Her voyage was con-
tinued to Russia, and on the return
York direct in twenty-six days. The
Sirius, 700 tons and $50 horsepower.
sailed from Cork April 4, 1888; the
Great Western sailed from Bristol
April s; they arrived at New York
April %. The first steamer to sail from
Liverpool for New York was the Royal
William, 407 tons; she was nineteen
tic screw steamer was the Massachu-
sets. taken out in 1S47 by Captain
r.. 3. Forbes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

The train of circumstances sur
rounding a Portland mans theft of a
pair of shoes for his sister indicates
that the way of the transgressor con-
tinueS hard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

One of the largest express terminals in
the world that of the North station, Bos-
ton. has been equipped with an electric
package conveyor which minimizes the
labor of the employees and makes safe the
handling of the smallest and most fragile
packages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

John a. Scott, the new principal OF
Monsoon Academy is native of Ellis
worth and a graduate of Bowdoin. He
has taught at Ellsworth and Searsport
High schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

c. Fred Berry, the new manager of
railroad man whose training has been
gained in the employ of the company
he now heads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Portland Argus: Forty years ago
next Tuesday, (Aug. 24) the date in
1869 also being a Tuesday, there was
a somewhat unique gathering in this
city at Cushing's Island, which it might
be well to repeat sometime in the near
future, probably not this year for lack
of time to make the arrangements, but
next year. for a suggestion. This
event was the encampment of the
Knights Templar of the State of Maine.
every commandery then chartered be-
ing represented with the exception of
Bangor Comnandery now named ST.
Johns which for various reasons did
not participate. Charles H. Mcclellan
of Bath was the grand commander of
the grand commandery of Maine
Knights Templar that year and he had
general charge of the affair which was
g perfect success, according to the
recollections of those who were present.
The morning field report for the first
day showed the following:
Maine No. l, Gardiner, George NJ
Holmes, F.. c., SO men.
| Portland No. 2, Portland Stephen
Berry. f. c.. 20 men.
Bangor No. 81, Bangor, not present
for duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

watch the building of an electric line
from Belfast to Camden. 1t is another
link in the system which will make
Augusta the electric railroad center of
Maine. though the proposed road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

Turf, Farm and Home-Lewis Blood
OF East Warren has the finest piece
of yellow corn that has been seen il
that place for years; and some say
it is the best piece of corn in Kno,
county. At any rate Mr.. Blood i:
proud of it and invites anyone to com,
and see it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-20

A prudent choice of words III try,
And freely when I'd make a hit,
Employ the short and simple u"
Washington Star.
Bangor is making elaborate prepara-
tons to welcome the Togus veterans.
North Livington furnishes the first
fatal hunting accident of the season.
The victim dragged a loaded gun.
Ellsworth is getting ready for a big
Grange meet to be held there Oct. 5
and C.
The naval practice squadron has left
hearts of many Maine lassies.
The Kelley case at Bangor is rapid
ly developeding into full Pledged muir
der mystery.
1t is touching to see the solitude of
fake industrial stock statesmen for the
welfare of the Maine farmer.
Woodland, the little Washington
county town plans to have a rousing
Labor day celebration.
II. II. Richardson of Castine has been
elected headmaster of the Peabody
Grammar school in Cambridge, Mass.
Scion is 100 years old and proud of
it. The centennial exercises were OF
exceptional literary merit.
Portland fire vets are in Lawrence
with the tub James w. Plaisted which
has a record of 1919 feet, inches.
This is the season of regimental re-
unions. The wholesome enjoyment OF
the veterans on such occasions indi-
Gates the strength of the tie that binds
them together.
The train of circumstances sur.
rounding a Portland mans theft of 6
pair of shoes for his sister indicates
that the way of the transgressor con-
tinues hard.
John A. Scott, the new principal OF
Monsoon Academy is a native of ELS
worth and a graduate of Bowdoin HI
has taught at Ellsworth and Searspor
High schools.
c. Fred Berry, the new manager OF
the Portland Railroad is a practica
railroad man whose training has beer
| gained in the employ of the compan,
| he now heads.
Turf, Farm and Home-Lewis Bloc,
of East Warren has the finest piec
of yellow corn that has been seen il
that place for years; and some sa
it is the best piece of corn in Kno
| county. At any rate Mr. Blood i
proud of it and invites anyone to com
and see il.
Augusta business men will closet
watch the building of an electric lin
from Belfast to Camden. 1t is anothe
link in the system which will max
Augusta the electric railroad center G
Maine. though the proposed roa
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-07-29
An EPOCH MAKING
ACHE VEMENT

TIE French exult justly at the
achievement of Louis Bleriot, the
daring French aviator, in successfully
safijng across the English Channel in
his airship from France and landing
on the chalky cliffs of England's
shore The distance is some twenty
two miles The time occupied by the
fight was less than half an hour. less
than half the time usually taken in
the fastest mail steamers in crossing
the choppy English Channel. While
the same distance has been covered
in the same or less time in airship
flights over land many times. yet this.
being the first time that an aviator
has ever crossed the sea from one
country to another marks an epoch in
aviation. It will go down to prosper
ity as one of the greatest events of
the goth century, For the first time
perhaps an actual realization of the
possibilities of aviation is brought
home to many thinking people In
less than half the time usually need
ed to cross the channel by boat, the
daring Frenchman sped across, cleay-
ing the air with his frail monoplane as
swiftly and steering it as surely as
bird in fight and landing safely on
the opposite shore. Whether this
achievement shall ever mean any
thing great to the commercial world
may not yet be predicted with certain
ty, but that airships may be used to
great advantage in war, for the trans
mission of dispatches, seems to be
more than ever assured by NJ. Bile
riots feat. 1t also opens a delightful
vista of possibilities in aviation for
mere pleasure, to say nothing of the
establishment Of means of crossing
that disagreeable neck of water. the
English Channel, by some other me-
thod than by boat