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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
Working for a .Saner Fourth.

With the glorious Fourth only little
nual agitation for a saner and safer
celebration of that great national holt
day is now being made. The crusade
with this end in view which has been
waged in various cities and sections for
several years has not been without re-
suits, but there is still very much to be
done as is made evident by the long
casualty roll which fills the papers on
each succeeding July 5. No less a CITY
known to fame as leader in the move
ment to do things in moderation
proposes a convention of the mayors Il
all the large cities in the country for
the discussion of this Fourth of JUL
problem.
The call has been sent out to the
mayors of every city Of 5000 or more
inha bitants and the gathering will De
held at Pittsburg May 10 and IA. Other
tlliliSS VIII De CoilSlUtItu ny lIllS great
congress of mayors, or by as many of
them as accept the Pittsburg invitation,
but first upon the list is this matter of
noiseless Fourth, or at least a Four. n
with less wholesale butchery of chill
dren and destruction of property. A
committee which has been considering
the matter will recommend the sub
stitution of dramatic, musical and
dancing festivals for the noise, danger
and rowdyism Of the Fourth of July as
now observed, but most people will feel
rather pessimistic as to the prospects
of any change of program being
generally adopted. Municipal play
grounds will be another matter to be
considered at this gathering, and many
men prominent in public life, philan-
thropy and education will be present TO
address the gathering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

California is not content with cele-
brating a Raisin day in an attempt to
have the people of that state join in a
grand effort to eat up the surplus of
the 1908 raisin crop. but it has pub
licity bureau which is urging the
people of the country at large to join
i'm the same movement We are told
that n pound of raisins has more food
value than a pound and half of beef
and that if people knew where they
were we'll off they would have raisins
on the table every day. In Europe the
per capita consumption of raisins is
about six times greater than in
America. and the California people feel
that not only their state but the whole
land would be benefited if people
realized that raisns are something
more than an article of dessert to be
used on rare occasions such as Thanks
giving and christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

methods of rule, and, having lived by
the sword, it will be refutal of the
historic maxim If he still escapes death
by the sword. Fortunately foreign
stantinople seem to have been respect
ed and protected as far as possible
during the uprising and if this wise
policy is continued Turkey will have a
much better opportunity of working
out it's own salvation without the inter-
ference Of the outside world. Events
there will be watched with closest in
terest for some time to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
Maine Gossip
The Amateur Gardener.

I've planted the peas in the rose bed.
I've set out some slips i'll the sun;
I'm wondering now with Il care furrowed
brow
What the job will be like when its done.
The names that are written in Latin
I've studied with scrupulous care:
I've mixed up the seeds of all kinds or
breeds
And scattered them everywhere.
The scheme will work out beyond ques-
ton
IL highly original way;
The humble stringbean side by side
will be seen
With the pink and the poppy so gay
But ! tremble to think OF the finish
AS over the garden l gaze.
Will they call me to eat petunaS so sweet
While tomato plants stand in vase?
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

fraud. 1t is said that he will be en-
ployed by the insurance company as
chief investigator, going for while
to the South, and having headquarters
at New Orleans; later to Europe,
where he will have duties in Spain,
Germany and France. When boy
Mcleod was a news agent on the
Maine Central between Augusta ana
Portland and he improved his time
through the day in Portland by attend
ing business college. He is now 80
years old and is married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The many Maine friends of Donald
F. Mcleod. for two years postoffice
inspector in the Boston district. will
be interested in the announcement that
he has resigned in order to accept a
much more remunerative position with
a well-known life insurance company
in New York City. Chief Inspector
Lethelnan says Mr.. Mcleod. who is still
a young man, is the cleverest inspec-
tor he ever was associated with Mr..
Leod was born in Maine and formerly
resided in Augusta. He entered the
postal service on salary of $500. He
has of late been getting $1,000. He Is
an expert stenographer and when the
Spanish war broke out he went into
the service as stenographer to Col.
Kendall of the 1st Maine. Later he
served in Porto Rico, after the Spanish
war. when the United States govern
ment was extending the postal service
there. He became proficient in Span
ish. and made good use of his knowl-
edge later in investigating mail frauds
in Mexico. Mr.. Mcleod has been an
inspector two years and during that
time he has brought many crooks to
book, both for stealing from the mails
and for using them in schemes to de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The death of Ex-senator Stewart OF
Nevada is a reminder that although he
looked at first upon Bryan as the
Democratic Moses and followed hin,
through two campaigns he finally re-
pudiated him. For nearly 80 years Mr.
Stewart was a conspicuous and in
fluential member of the Senate and he
will be missed in Washington where he
has resided since his retirement from
politics. Financial reverses compelled
him when nearly four score years OF
age to begin life anew but he had laid
the foundations of another fortune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Now that one of the leading Boston
papers is industriously booming "Pl-
grim Exposition" for 1920, there is q
chance for one its contemporaries to
secure an even greater scoop by bring
the 4O0th anniversary of the founding
of Boston in 2030
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

when death overlook him. He was
product of the days of 40 and his ris"
to distinction ande wealth came Of his
own effort In all his picturesque
career he had the friendship and
respect of many of the country's lead
ing statesmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
When shall springtime cheer us,

When shall springtime cheer u.s.
When. ah when?
When fair June is near u.s.
Then, ali then!
Then the trees shall burst in leaf,
Winter shall forget his grief;
Winds shall all forget to moan
In their wild and wintry tone;
Gentle breeZes then shall play
Through the fragrant woods of May;
Birds shall seek northern home,
Bees and flowers together come:
When shall springtime cheer u.s.
When, ali when?
When fair June is near u.s.
Not till then!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
Daily kennebst Journal
ESTABLISHED 1873

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held rssponsi-
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, 1909-04-29

@ wild aZalea. rosy red
In every woody hollow!
Put out. put out your pretty head
That l may see and follow
That l may see and follow, dear
That / may see and follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Sing, o sing
To the Spring
What did April bring?
She brought us violets blue and shy.
She brought us wild-fiowerS white and
frail
She brought warm and tender sky
And life in every gale.
Sing, 0 sing
To the Spring!
These and more did April bring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

The veteran cigar maker, Mr.. John
Sampson of Livermore. Falls. who has
been in the employ Of H. l.. Hersey
since 1883, previous to which he worked
at his trade in Lewiston and Bowdion-
ham, has in his possession several ci-
CARS that are, their history considered.
curiOsities They were made prior to
1860, before revenue stamps came into
use on cigars. and are. consequently,
over 40 years old. That they were
made by Mr.. Sampson or his employer
there is but little doubt. A few years
ago Mr. Sampson was visiting at Bow
doinham, and during his sOjourn gen.
tleman presented him with the cigars.
stating they We're found under coun-
ter in an old store in that town. This
aroused Mr.. SIMPSONS curiosity, as
the man with whom he learned his
trade had his shop in the building over
the store, and was accustomed to eX-
change cigars with the groceryman
for his rent, and upon investigation
Mr.. Sampson learned the box in 0ues-
ton was one of those exchanged for
rent prior to the Civil War. These CT
CARS are very we'll made and are about
the size of all ordinary pony. and as
for smoking, they are so old and dry
that but little. if any. tobacco flavor
remains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Wind, be still! it's Spring.
Sun, shine bright and clear!
Birds. fly northward! Sing!
Spring is here!
Snowdrifts, melt. tits Spring.
Make her pathway clear,
Make the forest ring!
Spring is here!
May shall bring us flowers.
April, smile and tear;
March prepares the hours
March is herei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Those Boston merchants are in fOl
the time of their lives next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Never can tell when you'll mash a fin
geer or suffer cut bruse. burn or scald
Be prepared. Dr.S Thomas Electric OH
Instantly relieves the pain-quickly cures
the wound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Constipation causes headache. nausea
dizziness. languor, heart palpitation.
Drastic physics grippe, sicken, weaken the
bowels and don't cure. Doan's Regulets
act gently and cure constipation. %
&C nts. Ask your druggist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

MeddyhempS now gets new lease or
fame through the discovery of money
and other valuables in an old deserted
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
SONGS OF SPRING.

Hark. the breeZes tIemble
With the signs of April.
See Der sweeping northward.
Spring! our Spring!
Lingering, still W.; love her.
Still fe smile and beckon
AS we hear the rustlin2
OF her wing.
Nearer. nearer, nearer.
Dearer, dearer. dearer,
FIXING ever onward
Comes the Spring.
What through cloud-veils sometime
Dim her eyes of azure?
All, the rareSt pleasure
Tears may bring.
Flowers mark her pathway,
Violet's dewy blueness
Blooming sweet and lowly
Heralds Spring;
Dear arbutuS, faireSt,
RoSieSt and rareSt,
In the shaded woodlands
Doth she fling.
Green the grass is growing,
Bubbling brooks are flowing.
Birds their cleareSt chanting
For the Spring:
All, we too forgive her.
All, we too embrace her.
In our thrill of transport
We too sing!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

A sky of skurrying clouds
The fly on dappled sails,
And with purple oars
To the sunset shores
Are blown by the evening gales.
They reach the golden gate,
They catch the golden glow.
And with purple oars
At the sunset shores
They wait, while the winds breathe
low
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29
earn, strangely enough, he recover.

ed both.
Tallien. on the contrary. never re
covered from the panic into which he
was thrown by having his suspenders
cut by a fragment of shell He re-
ceived no other apparent injury, but
soon died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for years
No appetite. and what I did eat distress
ed me terribly. Burdock Blood Btters
cured mel III. Walker Sunbury Ohio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema
sores. or any itching of the skin Doan's
Ointment gives instant relief, cures quick
~. Perfectly safe for children. All drug
gists sell it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

1t is hard to say whether the Bath
pupils or teachers are the more dis
guested at the plan to have the spring
term run two weeks later to make up
for the scarlet fever vacation in April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Soft on the sunset sky
Bright daylight closes:
Leaving. when light doth die.
Pale hues that mingle lie
Ashes of roses.
When Loves warm sun is set
Loves brightness closes;
Eyes with hot tears are wet,
In hearts there linger yet
Ashes of roses.
Elaine and Dora GoOdale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Zenas Dudley of Hampden has hen
that will lay every day providing she
can lay where she wants to and that
is sitting on top of pole. The only
reason why this hen wishes to perch
on the tip end of pole when laying
can be accounted for only by the fact
that she laid her first egg on top OF a
pole When she was a small pullet she
was frightened one day and flew to the
top of a tall pole in the yard. The dog
kent her there for sometime and dur
ing the time she laid her first egg.
Never time since then has she laid
an egg except when she has been on
the top of some pole. A pole has been
set up in the hen yard where this hen
can make her daily layings. small
net bag is placed around the pole to
catch the eggs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Portland thinks that with President
Taft touring Alaska next summer that
the Forest City hasn't lost so very
much after all in not being selected
as the summer capital in place of Bev
erly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Fred Wright of North Bath has
peas, potatoes, corn and beans in the
ground 1t seems almost gamble to
try the experiment in April but we
hope he will be successful and we don't
look for any steps to be taken against
him by those who are out to stop gam
bling in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-29

Bath Independent: We are glad to
note that a government engineer has
visited Popham for the purpose OF IN
specting the site of the proposed sea
wall and we trust that his report may
be a favorable one. The shifting sands
there make such changes that navlga-
tors hardly know what to figure upor
from one year to another. The gov
eminent has been and will continue TO
expend large sums of money where 1t
does not and will not begin to do the
good which could be accomplished by
building that wall at the mouth OF the
kCnnebec.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

The determination Of Trinity to sell
much OF its tenement property for
improvement Is wise, pronounces the
New York World. An income OF less
than 2 1-2 per cent. is not what tho
church ought to receive, yet its trus-
tees may not feel like borrowing
large sums for extensive improve
ment. The public benefit will be the
same. The buyers will improve the
old houses and Trinity will or should
get q better income.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11
Proverbs and Phrases

Greedy eye never gets good bar
gains.-Dutch.
A thistle is fat salad for an ass
mouth.-Italian.
Assist yourself anC Heaven will as
sist you.-Gcrnan.
How fading are the joys we dotc
upon, like apparitions seen and gone.
-Ncrris.
If you would enjoy your raimemt,
pay Tor 1t before you wear it.-Dan-
iSh.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11
Taft" King Possum, Licked.

SsS~b
AT the Bronx biological Gardens,
New York, a new anteater from
South America proved that he knows
his rights and can assert them. There
was no cage for his reception, and
he was put with the possums. He
found possum society in a state of
abJect submission, an absolntism
pure and simple having been estab-
lished, with one Taft as the unques-
toned monarch. "Taft' is a pos
sum of great size and beauty, which
was presented to the gardens about a
month ago by a friend of the Presi-
dent ?elect and whose pleasure it has
since been to remind the other pos
sums of their lowly and plebeian
condition. @]Taft" surveyed the ant
eater with a glance of superior dis
dain and undertook to show him his
place. The anteater took it quietly
enough until today, when Taft nosed
him away from the supply of food.
The South American has long claws,
which he doubles up like fist when
not engaged in raking anthils for
breakfast, and he lost no time in en-
tering the ring. 1t was lively go,
lasting c:c sl:or: round, III which
poor "Taft'' went down under be-
wildering shower of blows. When it
was over the unthroned monarch
sought very small corner and owned
defeat.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11
CONGENIAL WORK
And Strength to Perform 1t.

A person in. good health Is likely
to have a genial disposition, ambition
and enjoy work.
On the other hand, ~ the digestive
organs have been upset by wrong
food. work becomes drudgery.
Until recently" writes a Wash
ington girl, Il was a railroad steno-
grapher. which means full work
every day.
Like many other girls alone In a
large city, I lived at a boarding
house. For breakfast it was mush.
greasy meat, soggy cakes, black cof-
fee. etc.
After q few months Of this diet I
used to feel sleepy and heavy In the
mornings. My work seemed a terri
BILE effort, and I thought the work
was to blame-too arduous.
AT home had heard my father
speak of q young fellow who went
long distances In the cold on Grape
Nuts and cream and nothing more for
breakfast.
II concluded IL 1t would tide him
over mornings heavy work, It
might help me, so on my way home
one night I bought a package. and
tnext morning I had Grape-Nuts and
milk for breakfast.
Il stuck to Grape-Nuts. and in less
than two weeks noticed improve
mont. can't Just tell how we'll I
felt, but remember used to walk
the IL blocks to business and knew
how good It was simply to live.
AS to my work-weil, did you
ever feel the delight of having con-
genial work and the strength to per-
form It? That's how 1 felt. I truly
believe there's life and vigor In every
grain Of Grape-Nuts."
Lame given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Req THE Road to
Wrllville." In pkgs. "TLefe'n q Rea-
son."
Ever road the above letter? A new
ono appears from time to time. They
,,re genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11
EABY HORRIBLY BURNED

by Bo>ilaR GreaSe-Skfn All Came
On One Side OF Face and Head
Thought Her Disflgured For Life
Used Cuticura: No Scar Left.
My baby was sitting beside the fender
and we were preparing the breakfast when
the fryins-pan full of boiling grease was up
set and 1t went all over one side of her face
and head. SOM one wiped the scald with a
towel, pulling the entire skin off We took
her to doctor. He tended her week
ana gavc mo some stuff To put on But it
all festefed and l thought the baby was
dishgurcd for life. | used about three
boxes OF Cuticura Ointment and it was
wonderful how it "aled. In about five
weeks 1t WAS bette and there wasn't a
mark 10 tell where the scald had been.
ucr skin liz just ILL., velvet. Mrs. Hare,
l henry ST.. South Shields, Durham. Eng.
land, Mare! %, 1915"
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props.
OF Cuticura Remedies. Boston, Mass.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11
AS TO NEWSPAPERS.

It Is foolish to argue that county
papers are not necessary and proper
In the intelligent dissemination of in
formation. or that they are not neces-
sary to properly inform their con-
sdtuency fully as to the various mat
e'y coaat o." y form very
g. Eat wyr' .r rr. rtv ,paper life OF
tae "Cf!t. q ..-r. nm should sup
,por. EJs -rn-:y r"r-r in good faith
p .'". s-'r ..r -H'. Z 10 absolutely
lH. SSioi, - .r- ~r.-, dailies, cover
ihS .-.tz' 'H:-l' handle oil
,..sse SSuaiy ina..... i.I detail, and II
they could there is a certain percent
age OF the people who would be lie
prived Of the daily on account of it's
price On the other hand there are
many people residing In the various
counties. men of means. with families
whose intellects could be greatly i'm
proved by reading a high-class daily
newspaper. 1t Is a duty every NAN
who can afford 1t. owes to his family.
The Observer Company, of Charlotte
N. C., publishes every morning The
Daily Observer, carrying full tele-
graphic news from every part of the
world, full news of the State In gen.
eral, and variety of editorial COM
ment. presenting views Of all sides on
every question, all of which tends to
Improve the thinker, makes broader
minded people and develops inde-
pendent thought. The Observer Com
pany also publishes every afternoon
The Evening Chronicle. ami evory
Tuesday and Friday The Semi Week
ly Observer In q general way. all
these papers strive to attain the same
end-the making of a paper which
will be a welcome visitor to every
mans home, and to be a means of
enlightenment. The Observer is $500
per year; $500 per three months. The
Chronicle is $500 per year: $1.25 per
three months. The Semi-Weekly OBJ
server Is S1.oo per year; 20 cents per
three months.
Sample copies will gladly be sent
upon request. The price may seem
high, but the recollection OF quality
remains long after price is forgotten"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11
British Army 800, 600; lts Cost b
$164, ,449, 900.

< London, By Cable.-The army esti-
mates for 1909-191O provide for q
grand total Of sO4,973 men, as COM
pared with 799,61O uen in 1908 100.
This includes the regular force, which
stands at lS3,2OO men, as compared
with $4,000 men last year, as well
as the reserves, the militia, and the
territorial forces. These are slightly
above last year.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

A Simple and Safe Remedy for a cough
or Throat Trouble is Browns Bronchial
Trcches. They possess reol merit. In
boxes 25 cents. Samples mailed free.
John l. Brown 6 Son. Boston, Mass.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

1t is possible to teach a man what
he doesn't know by telling him what
he does.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

A tree that affords thee protection
90 not order it to be cut down.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

Better mend one fault in yourself
than find hundred in your neighbor.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

Keep your mind on the great anc
splendid things you would like to do
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

For HEADACHE-Hieka CAPDNVNE
Whether from Colds. Heat Stomach or
Nervous Troubles. Capudine will relieve you.
It's liuutd-pleaSant to take-acts immrdi-
atrly. Try IL. lUc., 25c, and Soc. at drug
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

A thief knows n thief as wolf
knows q wolf.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

1t is often the blunt man who is
the sharpest March Lppincott's.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

Red, Weak, Weary, Watcry Eyes
Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy.
Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to Pure Food and Drug Laws
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11

You will respond very quickly to the Gar
field Tea treatment, for this Natural laxa-
tive co-rects sconstipat;ou, ,purid.s the blood,
and benefits the entire system.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-03-11
-AssiFiEO ADVERTISEMENTS

Act well your part; there all the
honor licS.-Pope.