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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06
ON THE ROAD.
Small Talk About Men and Matters Of
Maine Seen and Heard On His
Travels by the Journals Tramp.

How do you think the election will
go in September" the Journal s
Tramp inquired of smoothly shaved,
very intelligent. substantial looking
elderly gentleman. who boarded Mon
days early train at Gardiner, and took
a seat beside him. Well" said the
gentleman refectively II have heard
a good deal Of talk among the Demo-
Gratis that they would carry the State
and of course it is a fact that in the
last election they reduced the old
time Republican majOrities of twenty
or thirty thousand.
Yes" interrupted the Tramp, but
it was not because there was a fall
ing off among the Republicans but be-
cause the Democrats got out their en-
tire vote.
There is good deal in that too"
replied the gentleman, but | have a
notion that in September the people of
Maine will hesitate before putting I'M
tried men like the Democrats in
charge Of the important affairs of the
State and suppose the Republicans
will win as usual"
You're Democrat" queried the
Tramp
Well" responded the gentleman, Il
presume you might put me under that
category for | have generally voted a
Democratic ticket. but | am not what
you might call a hard and fast Demo-
cat. / believe in a man voting for
the best men to put in charge of our
public affairs and not vote as a Demo-
crat because his father was a Demo-
crat and voted a Democratic ticket"
My grandfather was a Democrat"
replied the Tramp, while my father
was a Republican"
Yes, it is a good deal that way
with most people, continued the ell
derby gentleman, the son is apt to be
Influenced by the views of his father,
AS | said, ! believe in voting for the
best man for Office, and when you
have good men keep them there
Now. for instance, there is Governor
Burleigh, the representative of the
Sd District in Congress. See what
he has accomplished for the State of
Maine and especially for his district
while he has been in Washington"
Yes" agreed the Tramp, last year
he obtained s3s0,o00 for his Maine
constituents"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06
Chief Justice Fuller.

AUGUSTA wen oC pa odu VI iVA
distinguished son, the news of whose
passing was feature of Tuesday
mornings papers. Melville Weston
Fuller, chief justice of the United
States Supreme Court. was born in Au-
gusta in 1893. He graduated from Bow
dom college in 1858. and in 1888 became
the head of the nations highest judi
cial body.
That. in brief, covers the chief
points in his career, but the events of
nearly sixty years activities have been
followed by the people of Maine with
price The ripe scholarship and personal
worth has added luster and dignity 10
| the highest judicial body in the world.
When Justice Fuller was appointed TO
the Supreme Court he was opposed for
| political reasons and his nomination
was not confirmed by the United states
Senate for several months. Even his
political opponents had nothing but
| kinGest regards for the man and. on
the final vote, nine Republicans voted
| with the Democrats. Among those who
voted for Justice Fuller were Senators
FRYE and Hale of Maine, and Senators
| Farwell and Cullom of Illinois. the
state in which Fuller had become a
lega, star of first magnitude.
Partisan politics and sectional feel
ing were much stronger then than now.
| The Visa0n ol the confirmation was
questioned by leading papers of Re
| publican persuasion, but the public
| knows how well the Maine born and
| educated boy has adorned the high po-
sitjon. No other chief justice, except
those renowned juristS John Marshall
| of Virginia and Roger " Taney OF
MARYLAND, has served so long. Mar
shalls service was "a years, fancy
| %, and Fulers - Thus have three
justices covered 81 of the l3t years
since the declaration of Independence.
| light which has been "a beacon and a
guide
| From the inception of the United
STATES Supreme Court the justices have
been appointed because of their integ-
rity their learning and their general
worth TO the country. They have been
men of character and standing in the
| communities where they are best
known. In these days of modern con-
veniences, when the expression OF a
thought in California is heard in Maine
| i'm a moment, and when every farm
newspapers and magazines, people be
come better acquainted with each 9TH
or in wide areas, than in the days OF
| Justice Marshall. Probably no man
| who has occupied the chair as chief
/ Justice has been so widely known as
/ Justice Fuller. And being known he
Il has been loved and venerated. Many
i wears ago President Cleyeland'S ap-
Il pointment of chief justice had beer
Il approved by the people. The Augusta
II boy had grown into the respect ant
II yeneration of the public, as we'll as the
ranks of his profession Politics Were
II forgotten. He was Chief Justice Full
Ter. our distinguished Maine son, ripe
h in. wears and wisdom and as such We
H proudly claim him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06
Sixty Years in Sacred Partnership

In news column the Journal pub
fishes a report of the observance of
the sixti-th anniversary of their we'd
ding by Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis S. Reed
of Harmony.
Sixty years is sacred partnership
A life time in each others company.
Hand in hand this well-lOved couple,
whom the writer proudly writes in
hi, list of tried and true friends, they
have gone along together, an object
lesson to the rest of us; blessing
exemplfied They have fought life's
battles side by side and have won a
measure of success in this worlds
goods in delightful family relations
and hosts of true friends. Their de-
Ginning years have been provided for
bv their own exertions and around
them are peace and plenty and the love
Of loyal children and neighbors.
What more. called success" can we
ask than that? Is not their station IN
NE To De tllluidtttl anu civ iV'' ->''''
ing is sweeter or more to be admired
than the ripening years of the couple
who. rich in the love that has never
waned and the wisdom of life's ex-
periences. await calmly and with con-
fidrnce the well done" at the end of
the Journey. In these days of rapid
living and Reno divorce mills, their
attainment of 60 years of life's trials
and recommendations, stands out glo" :
ing spot in a wilderness of unhappi-
ness. To accomplish what they have
done speaks beautifully of true love
of patience with and tolerance of each
others failings: of enduring trust ana
abiding loyalty.
Nav the light of their example gro"
hourly in briliance, and the couples
who have sworn allegiance to little
Dan cupid in June. the month OF
brides. be lighted toward a goal as
inspiring as that of our eighty-year-
Young friends in Somerset county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06
Perhaps the Last Big Prize Fight.

Reno may be technically right In
saying there are institutions of more
demoralizing character in the East
and under the shadow of the law, tran
the prize fight. But such institutions
are not advertised until they are
chief topic of conversation; until
every boy in the land is feeling his BIZ
ceps and wondering how long it will
take to raise its magnitude to that
point where the j. is. will quail be-
fore it, 1t was not the performance
Flor an hour at Reno, Monday, that
carries the weight of condemnation in
the mind of the thinking public but
| the excitement and enthusiasm so
readily stirred by physical feats,
which permeates every age and sex
and nation. The people care little if
James j. Jeffries wishes. for COM
pensation. to stand up and be ham
mcred by a more perfect physical
| specimen of the colored race-Mr. Jack
Johnson. But it is the demoralizing
influence on the public mind which
the bringing about of the fight builds
up.
Happily the battle of Reno on In
dependence Day. 1910. the most ad-
vertised and star attraction of its
Kind in the century, probably is the
oh, a l.
iZing aspects The sentiment which
drove it GU, OF california will end the
DAYS of prize fighting i'll Nevada and
| al. other states. The home of the di-
vorce mill will become ashamed of
| its machinery for the promotion OF
| separation as we'll as bitfication. The
| distinguished rs. of the roped arena,
| it is hoped will eventually devote
| their physical magnificance To boiler
making or the cotton gin.
We admire handsome animal and
as such the giant Jeffries or the splen-
die smoke hued limbs of Johnson APP
peal to our praises, but we 6eplore
| the ambitions which il arOuSeS in the
young and unthinlling. To excel at
something is laudable aspiration
| but to become a supreme animal Is
rot s. praiseworthy ambition, in this
| age Of the supremacy of the gray mat
ter that lies under the scalp. The
very prominence which this last, pig
gast and most vicious fistic battle has
attained, it is hoped and predicted
| will go long way in the elimination
of the evil throughout civilization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06
A Veteran Republican Politicians I'm

A veteran Maine politician. who was
in the old days, a trusted lieutenant of
| the late Hon. James w. Wakefield. who
| was for a generation the political King
of Sagadahoc county and also a promi-
! nent Republican leader of the state,
informs the Journal that, after attend
ing the Maine State Republican con-
vention. to which he came as a dele
gate. he had not the slightest fear of
any Republican slump this coming
election, but. on the contrary. came to
the conclusion that the Republican vic
tory on September 10 will be with an
increased majority for Governor Fer
maid.
He has attended very many Of the
conventions of the Republican party
during the last 90 wears and is a practi
cal politician. He has worked for sue
cess of the party in the wards and in
the broader municipal state and ma
tional fields and his conclusions were
posed The Republican State convention.
estimating them both individually and
collectively. after hearing Governor
Fernald's convincing and powerful
speech and after getting in touch with
the spirit of that convention.
He tells the Journal that not only
was the conventions very large one.
but that il was free from any lack OF
harmony and that the number of dele
gates in their youthful enthusiasm or
prime of their manhood was large as
compared with the personnel of the
Democratic State convention or ever
Republican conventions of former
years that he has attended.
With such a splendid body of men
representing the Republican voters of
the State, with the influence that they
must possess in their respective COM
munities. he concludes that. no matter
what superficial personal popularity in
a limited field any opposition candidate
may possess, such men as these dele
gates and their following will sweep
the state for a Republican triumph
next fall beyond any possibility of a
doubt.
And" he adds. lust to see that con-
vention and meet personally those del
egates' made me prouder than ever of
the Republican party of Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Bryan goes back to the old Demo
cratic stand by, the tariff. Well. the
Democrats might as we'll be defeated
on that as anything else. The people
are discovering that the present tarifi
is a paying institution, and when it is
tinkered it is going to be by its
friends, after an exhaustive investiga-
ton of the question which President
Taft has already undertaken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

who will Taft appoint next to the
u. S. Supreme Court?" is a question of
public repetition Fortunately Presi-
dent Taft is man of judicial mind
and training as we'll as peculiarly SEN
sitive to his trust. Long after Presi-
chair the effect of his wise appoint
ment will be felt in the highest court in
the land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Jeffries lost the big fight because he
had not continued in training. A les
son of this fight worthy of every mans
consideration who desires success is;
keep in training.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

At the present rate of building. Au-
Cnrtiss has demonstrated that il Is
possible to drop an explosive upon
Dreadnaught or any other type OF war
shin for that matter. Now what are
naval ard army experts going u Nv
about it, Is it airship against airship
gentlemen. or rapid fire gun that VIII
shoot straight up and pick off collec-
ton of flying machines as hunter
sends shot into a flock of quail?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

If YOU are today mourning bright
lad who fell a victim to Mondays
observance of the great National dow
out, YOU have our sincere sympathy.
You we're careful. no doubt but haZ-
yards go along with the nre crachei -
torpedoes and toy pistols. perhaps
YOUR loved one was given in the great
scheme of things to educate coming
generations unto safer ana Saiier
method of expressing their patriotism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Bath kids after midnight Sunday
made night full of noise in spite of that
city Government efforts for safe
and sane Fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

The Colonel and Obadiah hiking
along TIE coast together for their
weekend cool-off, We're a pretty spec
tacle of political strenuosity to make
apparently harmonious, strained re-
lations,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Somebody remarked to the Tramp
on his travels that the Kennebec
Journals joke about Landlord Cahili
OF New Meadows sweeping and dust
ing off the new bridge. was quite. near
the truth for as matter Of taa
Landlord Cahill. in order tn prevent
dust flying about the Inn and also 10
preserve the neat condition of the
bridge. has his own men sweep off the
bridge several times Il week. -u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

The safe and sane Fourth Of July
brought the tin horn into greater
popularity than the fire cracker for the
reason that the horns make more of a
noise than the crackers generally sold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Bath has the only ladder climbing
rabbit in captivity. 1t is with Far
relpS Mammoth Show, the Shipping
City'S latest circus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

There is an army of nearly 900 men
employed at the present time in the
Bath Iron Works. working on the tor
pedo boat destroyers, the Cuban gun
boat Hatucy and other repair WORK
there, The Tramp believes the eXac.
number of men on the payroll is "'
which is equivalent TO the numper
employed in many wooden yards ~
operation i'm The good old ship builu-
ing days of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

The preliminaries at Reno did not
include the reading OF the Declaration
of Independence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

A well-known Bath gentleman re-
Gently purchased wha: was in the oli
days one of the most imposing resi-
dences in the Shipping City. sur
rounding the mansion are spacious
grounds and on these grounds haho,
some shrubs and plants, set out many
years ago. Among these plants a'e
some rare and expensive japanese
rosebushes of luxurious growth in th'
years that have flown. The new own
er of the property one day last "eoA
while making hay in the field in from
of the house cut down all these jap
anesa rose bushes with one swing VI
his scythe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06
Maine Gossip
The Maaic Of Shakespeare.

AS when a trees cut down. the secret
root
Lives under ground, and thence new
branches shoot;
So from ShakeSpeare's honOfed dust, this
day
Springs up and buds a new reviving play.
Shakespeare. who. taught by none. did
first impart
To Fletcher wit: to laboring Jonson art;
He, monarch-like gave these his subjects
law,
And in that nature which they paint and
draw.
Fletcher reached that which on his
heights did grow,
Whilst Jonson crept and gathered all
This did his love. and this his mirth di-
geSt;
One initiates him most, the other best
II they have since outwrit all other men.
lis with the drops which fell from
Shakespeares pen.
Inc storm which vanished on the neigh
boring shore,
Was taught by Shakespeare's Tempest
first to roar
That innocence and beauty which did
smile
IN Fletcher grew on this enchanted Isle
But Shakespeare's magic could not copied
be
Within that circle none burst walk but
he.
DRYDEN 1898
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06
ne23eodtf

troubles that more Of them do not
come into Maine, and in my opinion
more would. We're Kennebec towns
and cities and other communities in
the State to make proper representa-
ton of Names advantages and put
forth an earnest effort To obtain more
mills for Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

II is to be hoped that Roston's
physicians and surgeons are in favor
of the safe and sane Fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Former Governor John H. McGraw
OF Washington. who recently died a!
his home in Seattle was born IN Penob-
scot county. in 1850
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

If a baby is as smart as its mother
claims it will cry at 315 at night, in
preference to any other hour. so that
when it awakens it's parents they may
behold the comet.-Atchison (kan.)
Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Officials of the E s S. Co Kennebec
division inform the Journals Gossipper
that the heavy summer travel into
Maine began last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

The rountrv's supply of great men is
sufficient and Justice Fuller's successor
is OF unnoubted calibre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

We hope Mondays safe and sane"
observance did not cost too many lives,
arms and limbs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

In taking change. watch out for the
silver fish scale tive-cent piece which
so many mistake for a dime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Farmers are asking Where did all
those June rains go"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

holiday station, but "A circus is com
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

"lth eventual extinction by artificial
ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

ROSE OF SHARON cHAr eR, Nd
~. o. r. 8. Stated meetings the A.,
100 All members sojourning In the IN.
are invited to attend.
SUSIE VI. BRAN, w. M.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, See
M w fritz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at ocIoes
e. r. WESTON, N a
X. Fl. BROWN. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

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 BURLE1GH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

me shoe factories on the Kennebec
nane all been successful and prosper
GUS casually remarked fellow tray-
eher 10 the Tramp. TT is a wonder to
me- IN view of the fact that the Ken
neoec shops get along without labor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

cALANTHE LODGE NO. So, K. p
Regular convention at 500 o'clock ever
Wednesday evening.
w. c. SMITH. c. C.
G. e. FRYE, x. of r. and a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Kate Douglas Virgins last story i'm
July Scribner tells Of folks and affairs
ON the shores of the Saco
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

The Fourth being over. get in your
winters coal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Twas something of bust-up after
all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

r. 3. cAPEN, REBEkAH Lop,,
No. SO, l. 0. o. F. Meets End and ~
Wednesday evenings at TO O'Clock
GERTRUDE SAVAGE, N. I,
MINNIE NICHOLS, Rec Sec
m ch2s M W&fri.1Yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

The blood of Jeffries mingles with
that Of the other Fourth of July vic
tins. 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Hon. F. W Hyde of Bath has made
a voluntary common law assignment
for the benefit of his creditors TO Jo-
seph Nj. 1rott. Arthur J. Dunton and
Charles S Brown as trustees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06
TIA ENcaMpMENr ~

Meetings at 8 O'Clock every second ana
fourth Tuesday. Work In Patriarchal A..
gree Tuesday, July II.
FRANK J. HAM. C. p
G. w. MERRILL. Scrft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Now & man like the Governor"
continued the gentleman, who not
only is q most valuable man for all of
our people regardless of whether they
are Republicans or Democrats but
who always is one of the most in
fiuential men in Congress. is man
whom everybody ought to vote for.
regardless of politics. and most Of
them will too. in our district"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Deane's Oakes. Gardiner, are again
in danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

While drinking cup of tea, III .
restaurant. Monday. the Tramp Nv
ticed two of the walters playfui! ~
dulSirg in a brief boxing match ou'
ing the absence of the proprietor -.
All over the United States al ~"
present time because of the fight NC
tween Jeffries and Johnson, July T.
large proportion of youths OF w -,
country are similarly engaged In cuiu
waiting pugilistic ability either in spo.,
or earnest. This is one of the pao !.
suits of prize fighting. its unfortuhass
influence on the country's youths az.
this is one of the reasons why priSs
lighting has had its day!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

The most important real estate deal
in Portland for long time. was put
through lately when Abram Goodside
sold to George w. Brown the Dole
property on State street. This parcel
includes an immense mansion. three
fiat modern structure and an acre and
a half Of land. Mr. Brown has sold
the house to Ralph n. Bryant of Port
land. Joseph H. Ingral1am, one of the
prominent men of Portland during and
subsequent to the revolution, built this
old mansion in 1901 1t is one of the
best examples of the architecture of
that period. has "a sleeping rooms and
the beauty of its exterior and interior
correspond to its spaciOusness Albert
Young, formerly a Gardiner hotel man.
has conducted a boarding and lodging
house there since the heirs of the late
Samuel H. Dole sold it several years
ago. Very likely the old house will be
removed to make way for more prof.
table property. built on modern lines
for modern uses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

Ellsworth is to have a toothmck fac
tory employing so hands and make
white birch into the picks. Ellsworth
non for 10 Years and the owners of the
Union Shoe Factory building viii give
its rent for five years. Business in
Ellsworth will pick up, it's expected,
after the toothpick factory begins work
next fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-06

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 p. n
Regular meeting every third Tuesday :,
O'clock.
c. NJ. TABER, Capt.
JOHN E. KELLER. CIsrt