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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
The Tariff Law.

President Taft in his speech at
Providence took occasion to tell his
hearers his opinion of the Payne Tar
if bill. Senator Lodge in a speech de-
livered at Brockton, Saturday night,
did the same Other speakers, equally
we'll versed. have lifted up their voices
from time to time to review the work.
ings of this bill. 1t has been in force
sever months and all agree that it
is bv far the best tariff law ever
spread upon our statute books.
The thought occurs to us that pos
sibly some people will want to know
why, if this law is such an efficient
representatives of the administration
to continue to go about sounding its
praises. The reason is not hard to
find These opposed to the present
administration have left no stone UNI
turned to bring discredit upon it.
Persistent campaigns of publicity car
ried on for the sole purpose of under
mining the confidence of the people
in the administration. have forced the
administration to defend itself. Mis-
representation of the facts in the case
has been wide spread and hard to
meet Reiteration of the truth has
served to neutralize the efforts of the
opposition. in part only. Statistics
showing results, so plain that they
explain themselves. have been mis-
quoted and misconstrued until the
average reader is bewidered.
President Taft knows that the peo-
pie have confidence in him and will
are entitled to know the truth. That
is why he, and his lieutenants are
talking about the tariff bill.
The Presidents summary is clear.
concise and fair. 1t is also true.
something which cannot be said of
mucn of the literature which has been
distributed by those opposed to him.
1t is as follows:
First. it is the best revenue getter
we ever had.
Second, it has by the returns shown
that it has the largest free list.
Third, it has shown that the rates
of the Dingley bill have been material
ly reduced
Fourth. by the creation of d Gus
toms court, it has provided a means
for the speedy and just administration
OF the custom law.
; Fifth. it has proved free trade with
the Philippines-a measure of justice
which should have been given as far
back as 1900.
"SiXth. it has furnished to the eX-
ecutive by means of the maximum and
minimum system a leverage to Sc
cure from all. fair treatment for Am
erican products without any undue
discrimination. evidences of which had
been CROPPING out in the tariff laws of
Il, number of nations"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
Goods Roads.
(Bath Tines.)

The farmer seems the last man to
appreciate the value OF good roads,
though he is the man who will reap
the greatest profit when they have
been built At this season. on account
of the condition of the country roads,
traffic is practically cut off between
Bath and the surrounding towns. At
any season. farmer living in Bow
doin or Bowdoinham. must take a day
for visit to Bath. the county seat
and best market in the vicinity. and
owing to the quality of the roads. the
amount of merchandise he can haul
behind his horse is extremely limited.
If the roads were substantial and well
built. he could use an auto truck. with
a capacity of many tons, and cover the
distance from his home to the market
and back in d few hours The posi-
bilites are so vast that it is probable
that nothing could so revolutionize
farming conditions in Maine as the
construction of comprehensive sys-
tenn of good roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
Two New States.

|. ..;NeN. Mexico and Arizona are again
dreaming of statehood. 1t will be re-
menbered that the Republicans in Ha =
tional convention promised to help the
scheme along. President Taft has
strongly recommended it whenever
he has had occasion to refer to the
subject. The House of Representa-
tives has passed bill providing for
it but the senate committee on terri
tories has reported substitute meas
ure. The Senate bill is the direct re-
suit of the widespread criticism of
Oklahoma's constitution. Evidently
he members of the senate committee
on territories believe that when New
Mexico and Arizona are admitted 20
statehood they should have u better
constitution than was created by those
who drafted the oklahoma document.
The latter is declared to be radically
wrong in that it contains much that
should have been left to the lcgisla-
tive action. 1t is not IL foundation
containing a statement of the funda-
mental principles and purposes of the
state government, but is rather u
combination of statement of principles
and general legislation The senate
committee on territories seeks to pre-
vent Mexico and Arizona from drift =
ing into similar error
New Mexico has been candidate
1ol admission to the Union ever since
it was separated from Mexico. Before
the Civil war it was proposed to admit
1t with California. In 1875 it came very
close to admission and failed only be-
cause the two branches of Congress
failed to concur in some vital amend
ments. A few years ago it would have
been admitted with Arizona as u sim
gle state, but Arizona declined to form
the coalition. The state has about
$4,000 voters and wants two repre-
sentatives. although its population
| would hardly entitle it to that many
The states are largely desert land
but the extensive reclamation projects
have rendered large tracts habitable
so that within "a few years the popu.
lation is likely to increase very rap
idly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
To Aid New England.
Bangor Commercial

BOSTON merchants have taken hold
in earnest in their compaign to put
the Hub into the position of pre-emi-
nence that it deserves in the mercan-
tile life of New England and the reor-
ganized chamber of commerce is lead
ing IN the movement Already much
has been accomplished. Great i'm
provements are already noted IN
transportation conveniences and the
shouters for a bigger and buster Bos-
ton have reason to smile at the sue
cess that is attending their efforts.
The great factor that will determine
Roston's success is New England and
for many wears Boston seemed to lose
sight of the necessity for the prosper
ity of New England if she is to pros
per and a result of this was that a
vast number of New England's trade
went right by Boston to New YORK
Now, however. Boston realizes that
New England and Boston are alike III
their interests and that Boston must
push New England to advance Boston.
Thus it is that the Boston chamber OF
commerce is forwarding the PROPOSE
ton that the products that go forth
from the mills. factories and ware
houses of New England shall bear the
stamp Made in New England The
goods manufactured i'm New England
are honest goods. They will stand
comparison with the products of any
other section and are their own best
advertisement. 1t is to the advantage
of New England to stand by it's own
productions and joint effort in this di-
rcction cannot fail to be productive of
good results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

massachusetts, may restrict the pa
tronage of Chinese restaurants to the
extent that girls under y years of age
must not visit them without an escort
1t Is a wise provision and should be
enforced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
Nervousness and Nerve.

The more nervous a man is, the less
nerve he has. That sounds paradox
cal-but it isn't; for nerve is stamina.
Hoods Sarsparilla gives nerve. 1t
tones the whole system, perfects di-
gestion and assimilation. and is there
fore the best medicine a nervous per-
son can take
If you get tired easily. mentally or
physically. take Hood's--it will do you
good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

chesapeake Bay oystermen are hiIa =
rious over the finding that New York
bay is full of typhoid germs 1t means
that the Chesapeake Bay product will
all but monopolize the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Word comes from each one of the
spring training camps that the team
quaTtered there will certainly win the
pehnant. And word goes to each one
of these same training camps that the
people at home hope so, but expect to
take it ont in hoping-as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Mayor Gaynors administration in
New York has the confidence of tinan-
c'ers, If the number of bids for bond
issue are any indication of opinion.
Bids for four times the amount issued
were offered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

\ Maryland legislator suggests that
II would be wei! for his state to stop
hanging murderers and electrocute
them Why not try the more humane
system of life Imprisonment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

One meat packer has been found
who acknowledges that the meat boy
colt reduced his income materially He
couldn't have been in the combine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

The Wright brothers would.keep one
court busy night and day if'they at
tempted to secure injunctions in all
the air craft. built or buildipg, these
warm spring days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

That conference at Albany was the
least noisy of all the events of last
week. but it meant more y the nation
than any other conference which has
been held in recent years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Maine towns are taking advantage
of the provisions of the highway, law
more extensively each year. Good
roads will make Maine better sum-
mer resort than ever before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

might not be bad idea to call
the attention of the management of
the Grand Trunk railroad to the ad-
Vantages to be had from increasing
us Maine transportation facilities. in
stead Of going to Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

The beef trust evidently believes
that those headstrong individuals who
cssayed to influence beef prices should
be punished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

II is no longer just Col. Roosevelt"
its the Roosevelts" When the head
of the family reaches New York it will
be reduced to plain Teddy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

The Rockefeller foundation bill
struck a snag in the Senate. Possibly
John D. won't be permitted to organ
ize a gift trust after all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Costa RIGA and Panama have decid-
cd to arbitrate d boundary dispute, in
coming to?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

When more people are killed and
wounded in celebrating the glorious
Fourth than died in the Revolution, it
is time to call "A halt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Arthur Zimmerman, who married "A
women would be popular in New
Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Making oleomargarine is getting to
be almost as hazardous as making
lnOonshine whiskey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Arbitration in the case of differences
of opinion between employer and en-
ployce is evidence that the world is
moving forward all the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

If Harry Thaw goes to Philadelphia
that street car strike will have to take
a back seat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

The Taft smile, supplemented by
the Taft common sense. promises to
avert that tariff war with Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
TWO weeks and than no mo,

Two weeks and then no more
legislation for two years. Be
happy. Baltimore American.
As bad as that, 1t might be worse
suppose you had annual sessions as
they do in Rhode Island and Massa
chusctts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
Maine Gossip
More Langwidge.

I'd teach, but l have ne'er been taught,
I'd preach, but | have ne'er been praught
How may | rise as some have risen?
Just advertise? I've advertiser.
Chicago Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Montreal is astir over high prices
Wonder which schedule of the Payne
tariff act is to blame for that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Maine needs better and cheaper farm
labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Indiana is going to welcome Fair
banks, even if nobody else gets ex-
cited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
ESTABLISHED 1s2s

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held response
BILE for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Are you ready for the census man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Howard l.. Sampson. who was elect.
cd town clerk for the town Of Harri-
son at the last annual town meeting.
has the record of being elected for the
last 2f years with never vote cast
against him. He was born in Port
land, August IS. 1912: went to Harri-
son. when he was five years of age.
His grandfather came from Kingston,
Mass: was a soldier in the Revo1u-
tionary War was the first tinsmith to
work at his trade in Portland and
when Mowatt burned Portland. took
what tools he had and rowed across
Back Bay. He can trace his ancestry
back to the landing of the Mayflower,
in the person OF Henry Sampson, who
was too young to sign the immortal
compact of Nov. II i'm the cabin Of
the vessel, while at anchor in the har-
Dor of ProvincetoWn. Upon landing
he settled in Duxbury, Mass. His son
stephen always lived in Duxbury; an
town adjoining. Benjamin's son Mi
cab, had a son named Micah, who also
had a son by the same name, who was
inv Sttdt STdUtIdtIIfI VI tIlS Pit6
town clerk of Harrison. His grand
father was born in 174S and was 81
corporal in Capt. William Crockcr's
Company at Falmouth, now Portland.
His mothers maiden name was Har-
riet Cary. was born in Turner, Me.
and died at the advanced age of 92
years. September 81. 1906. Mr.. Samp-
sons wife's name was Helen L. Curtis.
born in Freeport: died July 10. 1878.
He has occupied the house he now
lives in as years. He has two broth
ers. one at South Paris; another, the
Rev. Cassander Cary Sampson. who
has been pastor of the Congregational
Church of Tilton. n. H.. for % years.
Harrison since its incorporation, los
years ago. has had but seven clerks.
as follows: Samuel Willard. James H.
|ChadbOurne. Charles Walker. Jr.
Thos. T. Pierce. S. Lawton Weston. NJ.
d.. Thos. r. Sampson. Howard L..
Sampson and Thos. L. Sampson. who
was clerk 81 years: his son Howard
fair to continue for some time yet. His
health is good. barring an attack of
rheumatism some few years ago.
Israel K Hearin of WOolwich. d
smart old gentleman of IS years, had
many interesting experiences during
the Civil war but none seems to remain
more wildly upon his memory than
the surrender of Gen Lee to Gen.
Grant at Appomatox. Mr. Hearin's
company was drawn up in the front
rank so that when the ceremony took
place between the two great generals
he could see it ALL in fact he stood
very close to Gen Lee. while it was
going on and saw the Confederates as
they brought up their arms and stack
ed them in front of their conquerors
Bangor man predicts that Maine
will some day produce large quantities
of wheat and points to past perform
ances to prove it. A report of the
agricultural activities of Maine for
1887 shows that As small towns raised
216.525 bushels under the old methods
and without machinery. He believes
that it can be done again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Bath Times: The destroyerS now
building at the Bath Iron Works are
all oil burners, and therefore an en-
tirelv new type for Bath. One result
is likely to be the smashing of the
records made by the Reid and Flus-
ser. for experiments thus far made
have indicated better speed results
with the hot. steady flame of petro-
leum under the boilers of vessel
than when coal is used under the same
boilers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

c. C. Bailey, of Westbrook. has just
been honored by the high school Of
Appleton, Wis, for having coached its
basketball team in the winning of the
championship of the Middle West. A
banquet was given in Mr. Bailey's
honor and he was presented with
gold medal for his effective work. He
is engaged as submaster of the school
and is immensely popular with the
school and faculty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
Wednesday, March %, 1910.
\ Boost Maine! (

The dirt is still flying at Panama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Mrs. Lucy burlington of West Bat!
is one of the most remarkable old
August and is enjoying unusual health.
She reads the papers without the aid
of glasses and is about the house
every day. taking care of her own
room. She has wonderful memory for
events of olden times. She lives on
the old home farm with her son, Hi
ram Purington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Portland Press: 1t is very probable
that a session of the St. John river
commission will be held in Portland
within "a short time Peter Charles
Keegan, a member of the commission,
was in the city this week and while
there called at the library of the
Maine Historical society. He found
so many books, papers and pamphlets
here that dealt with The boundary be-
tween Maine and New Brunswick that
he thought the commission could do
no better than to hold d meeting in
the rooms of the library especially as
the documents could not be taken
away from the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Names gifted author. Kate Douglas
Wiggin, has been invited by Anthony
Hope to respond to one Of the toasts
at the annual dinner of the Royal Lit
erary Fund in London on May 9Th
The other speakers will he Maurice
Hewlett Gilbert X. Chesterton. Maar-
ten Martens, Lord Tennyson and An
drew Lang. May seventh Mrs. Wig
gin will go to Stratford- on Avon to
witness the first performance Of THE
Piper" at the Memorial theatre. the
author. Josephine Preston Peabody,
having invited her to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Mrs. Charlotte Troop was pleasantly
surprised Tuesday evening. March 10. b.
large party of relatives and friends, i
being her eithtieth birthday. A Yer!
pleasant evening was passed refreshment
of cakes and cocoa were served by MS!
Harris and Miss Troop. The guests pres
ent were Mrs. Blanche Hatch and chill
dren of Augusta. Mr.. and Mrs. S. j
Troop and son. Mr. and Mrs. Tom LIB.
of Gardiner: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry TroOI
and SON. Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Mansu
and Children. Mrs. William Chapman
Mrs. Quinlan and daughter. ORLANDO
Bradstreet. Miss Myrtle Harris of Chel
sea- Frank Finn and Mrs. George Nc
Causland of Gardiner. Mrs Troop wa
the recipient of many pretty and usefu
gifts The guests left at a late hour afte
wishing their hostess many happy return
of the day
Capt Peter Quinan arrived Wednesda.
evening for short visit to his home.
Mrs. Frank Glass of West Gardiner wa
the guest Tuesday of Mrs. John Whit
more
The many friends of Miss Lillian Eos
sett will be pleased to know that she i
recovering from her recent illness.
CHINA.
| China Grange held regular meetin,
Wednesday evening, March 16 with
small attendance. worthy master, Con.
Webber, presiding. After the usual rou
tine of business, a short program wa
given. consisting of music, readings
stories, singing and conundrums. q
members of China Grenge attended al
all-day meeting at vassalboro March 1
by invitation of vassalboro Grange. The
The Meeker herald., 1910-01-29
HIGHEST LINKS n EUROPE

ms highest golf course IN Burups y
tAat 1t Majo5a, In the UpSss En-
eaAfne. The eourse u mise hulss.
vasying ffom 17e to $50 yarAs. b be-
tween lGaloa ard the PASS which lsads
from Tie EngaAins to The Late Of
Como ard commando lovely visws Of
Tie 0ilseF See and the snowelaA
psaks; de hazards are chiefly Aspres-
ssoas between the hills. The aitituAs
Ct thsss links Il about s,zoe sset above
"a levsl.
ne small course Of st. Merits 10
about the same altitude. while that at
Samadsn, one Of the finest links o.
the coAtinsnt. 10 about $500 fest; the
nsxt highest being that Of Montana,
above tie RAoae valley. about 5000
feet. Maloja 10 an IDEAL spot for
those who wish to b quite ~ the
Tourist track. and In . country like
Switzerland Y Il not Easy noWaAays
to GET away from the crUwAsl The
neArest station b TN miles away, ut
q. Mositx.
The Meeker herald., 1910-01-29

The amount u wine thst Califoenia
pso4uces y snornAosass aaA IL AGtnal
AGnres came Qaite - sheck y Ne
avefASe peesoo acouetomsa 70 lGok On
wine ~ mostly comiag from European
countries. II - oily Ats1ng, tAav(urs;
that Caltfogaka sAoal4 - ahas 70 boaa$
the, pcoeess3ca Il H. largest wise
tank o. either ssde q Tie Atlantis
ocean.
TAis vast stors, which has hssa IN
stalled at Asei. n ths property oe the
Itaffan-gviss agricultural colony. Il
10 a tsst long, - test wtAs, aaA q
feet deep, and holds NO fewer than
500, ooe galloas. Compare this with
tie ordinary pint bottle Of California
wine which graces the dining-tabls.
and it, size will ~ realised Il ooea,
its contents would al no fewer than
1000. 600 Of such bottles.
It 10 hard to realise the sojsct a
the propFistors in constructing . tank
of such mammoth proportions. II
must have many aisadvantages. To
besin with, there n evaporation 70
contend with. and. under the hot Cal.
ifornia sun. this would prove no smail
Item were II allowed to occrr, The
banking q earth which surrounds n
howsver, NO doubt ba0ss the suns
thirst to large sxteat.
Sooa aftsr its srsct3oa II was nut
to strange uss. Il was illustrated
The Meeker herald., 1910-01-29
HERE An EMPEROR DIED.

The little stone chapel On hill just
outside the city OF QusreGaro. Mexico
marks the spot where Emperor Maxi
milan and his two generals. Meta and
Miramon. were put to death II 1857 IN
payment Of the penalty for Tie part
they played II attempting to establish
French rule over Mexico. This chapel
IL Of comparatively recent date. II
was Eot until In 1897 that the consent
Of the Mexican government was OBJ
tanned for the French residents Of
Mexico to pay this tribute to the mem
DRY Of the Inflated leader of the
French regime In this country.
Three stone Tags IN the chapel mark
the very spots where the men stood
when they received the fatal volley.
The story Of the capture. trial and
death Of Naximilian and his two gen
ersss 10 told there BY aesd Nexicans
who were witnesses TO the anal ting
iedy and the events leading up to It.
Maximiiian made his last stand In the
convent Of santa Cruz In the city Of
oueretaro. When the Mexican army
CLOSED In upon him he and his star
sought % make their escape By light
They had gone only q short distance
and were upon the summit Of the hill
where they were soon Afterwards put
to death when captured.
The law promulgated BY Juares pro
vlded that all persons caught bearing
arms against the Mexican government
should die upoa the spot where cap
A>r~ f~