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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
Chat With kennebec Practical
Politician,


One of the keenest politicians in
Kennebec County. a gentleman who
travels quite extensively throughout
Maine. was in Augusta. Thursday. In
a conversation with the Journal the
subject of the campaign naturally
arose and We asked him for his opinion
regarding the situation at the present
time. Said he: ct is impossible for
the Democrats to defeat Governor Fer
couldn't do it two years ago with Oba-
diah Gardner as their candidate and
with the Republican party to certain
extent divided. and Obadiah Gardner
was and is the strongest man for a
gubernatorial candidate in the Demo-
cratic party. This year the Republican
party mas got together all over the
state, thus early in the campaign, with
possible exception of two counties.
will be harmonious before the middle
Of next month. ut any rate by the be-
ginning of the fall. One of these coun
ties is a fairly populous one. whose
lack of harmony exists chiefly among
the leaders alone. and not among the
rank and file. These leaders as you
will see. will eventually bury their
personal interests for the partys good
The other county is one of the smallest
in Maine where almost precisely the
same condition obtains but to less
degree. and harmony will prevail there
also election day. Elsewhere through
out the State as | say. the Republican
party is uniteo. leaders, rank and file.
"Govcrnor Fernald is conceded by
the intelligent people of Maine to have
made a most admirable chief executive
for the State While at first some Of
the voters I have met were mixed in
their opinions because Of the wide
spread Democratic charges of Repub-
slican extravaganza, they now have had
all. their doubts removed by the speech
es of Governor Fernald.
"Maine's splendid governor is not
only esteemed as Conscientious.
painstaking servant Of the State. but
personally he is more popular than any
governor Maine has had for several
years. AS tie Journal has well said.
tho bipn tide Of Democratic confidence
ard success came to climax on the
dav of their convention. Ever since
Democracy has been floating down riv-
er on the ebb tide
Il look" concluded the gentleman
mot only for the reelection for sec
ond term of Governor Fernald but an
increased Republican membership of
both branches of the Legislature and
an increased Republican plurality of
fror, ten to fifteen thousand foe our
ticket
The Journal in conclusion would re-
mark that this politician almost inva-
riably is correct in his forecast Of poll
tical events He has unusual facilities
and advantages for getting at the true
political drift in Maine He is not an
enthusiast but is q practical man Of
business affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
sUNFLoWER PHILOSOPHY.

A woman Is willing to share a mans
poverty and sorrows with him IL he will
snare his confidence with her. It is when
she learns that he isn't, that the rebel
lion begins.
1t is as bad manners for a man TO kiss
s"o Iondle his wife in company as It Is
hot MN 70 strike her Some women
.nink 1t is a pretty sight to see display,
put men. and sensible women, think it is
disgusting. If man feels that he must
KISS mis- wife right at that moment or
aie' there is always convenient door
ior them to go behind while he does IT.
Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
home secretary is to be urged to prohil

home secretary is to be urged to prohib-
1t the biograph pictures. -
With these facts before the officials
elected to enforce the mandate of the
w-making body. we would modestly
suggest that official assurance of the
public that these offensive pictures are
not to be displayed in our cities is in
order The Kennebec Journal will be
glad to publish. over the signatures of
governors. mayors and other officials
their announcements that the asked
for prohibition is approved.
The governor of California stands
before the people Of this country rs the
champion of their wishes. They asked
his interference with the San Francis
co program and he responded effective
ly. Voicing, we feel, the unanimous
vote of our readers. we ask other Off
Gals to sit up and take notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
Editorial Comment.
Publicity Will Be Fatal.
philadelphia Press.)

philadelphia Press)
The brutal contest in Nevada VIII
convince every American of the neces-
sity of IL law IN every state preventing
such conflicts in future. This hsnt
should be the last of it's kind. as was
that of Heenon ana Savers 40 years
ago in England. That was attended py
two CT three score members of Parma
ment and an article in Blackwood $
charged that Lord Palmerston. then
premier, was present.
Nothing of this kind was possible at
Reno yesterday. The ringside drew IN
stead the neither deep or brutal force
and brutal strength.
The publicity given the fight renders
inevitable the future suppression Oh
like contests by law in every state not
now forbidding them. Nothing is so
certain to suppress an evil as spread
ing knowledge of the evil broadcast
AS long as prize fights had no puhllcity
they flourish.
Publicity has driven them from state
after state, and will now expel them
from all states. Yesterdays ngnt
should close the list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
He Leadeth Me,

know not what the future holds.
Times curtains intervene,
And mists and clouds and vapors
Must forever roll between.
Grief. joy or pain. or good or i'll,
Whate'er my portion be.
This thought mus aye have power to
thrill:
He leadedth me!''
No worldly honors may I hold.
No wealth may l possess,
No power is given me to mold
The lives l fain would bless.
I can not though mys heart should break.
Shield those ] love from pain:
My helpless hands hang uselessly,
And love seems vain.
I've nothing here to call mine own,
But sorrow, pain and strife,
But. I'm an heir to yonder throne,
And Gods eternal life.
may not see the path ahead,
Nor where the end awaits,
But God himself has kindly said:
Eat Heavens Gates"
~ Cora NJ. W. Greenleaf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
Desperate Democracy's Next Move


The Democratic charge against the
Fernald administration of extrava-
gance having proved a boomerang,
Maine Democratic leaders are honest
ly considering what possible new move
there is Tor them to make to regain a
part at least of the ground they have
lost in the eyes of the people of Maine.
The Democratic leaders are in a very
pitiable quandary. They actually have
nothing logical and truthful or sensi-
BILE to bring before the people of Maine
as reason why Democracy should be
given popular support. Meanwhile,
there is good deal of quiet work be-
ing done. under the rose, among rep
resentatives of out the State liquor
dealers and in the State opponents of
Names prohibition law, and a consid-
cradle amount of the Democratic cam
paign fund is being contributed by
such a political element in Maine and
elsewhere.
We prophesy that before the sum
mer has flown the liquor question will
be used by the Democratic party of
Maine fer the purpose of obtaining
votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Over in South Paris the other day the
Hon. D. J. McGillicuddy addressed his
al effective manner. MIR. McGillicuddy
attempted to answer Governor Fer
maids convention speech, but Clover
nor Fernalfs facts and figures out OF
the archives of the state are incon-
trovertible, as both Hon. D. j. McGil-
audience learned before the Androscog
gin orator had half concluded his ad
dress,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Comfort makes a man a lot more
satished with himself than principles
do.
having tact is being caressins
nand touch instead of the militant
hind leg of mule.
woman will always intrust her
daughters happiness to a man VINO
SHOWS devotion to both of them.
No matter how much a girl loves q
man she likes him to think how near
she came to marrying a lot Of other
fellows.
If man had ten times as much 70
would be that he hadn't enough time
to be bad.-New York Sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Pleading for official sanction to set at
work their fourteen-year- old boys and
girls. several thousand parents are be-
sieging the headquarters of the health
department in New York city. Under
the stress of poverty many more faith
ers and mothers are using every sub
terfuge to ralm off as at the legal
working age scores Of children to
VI on more of the city's scanty school
ing should be due. Saddest of all the
sights in the great metropolis is the
annual r,;sh to make wage earners of
these little victims of the slums, and
efforts are already being made to give
them by law year or more of physi-
cal and mental growth before they are
fed to the child Labor jugSernaut that
gr,,ds increasingly on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
Ajrship Lines.

new ! DIX IISSS''
If the Deutschland of the German
Aerial Navigation Company can prove
it's airworthiness by maintaining
regular schedule between Frledf1chs-
hafen and Dusseldorf or other points
the passenger carrying craft or the
air will become numerous. AS 1eat
her first trip differed in no essenuai
way from Count Zeppelin's previous
cross country journeys. and demon
strated nothing new in the art OF n.y.
ing. The second trip showed capac-
ity to beat into the wind" The I'M
nortance of the new vessel and the
new transportation company hinges
on the question of independence OF
weather conditions If this can DE
further demonstrated (and it implies
as we'll rea sonable safety to the pas
senger) regular lines Of aerial trans
portation will assuuredly be instituted
in all civilized countries.
The question of high fares. which
as vet seem unavoidable. while limit
Ing this delightful method of locomo-
ton to the relatively aff1uent. will be
no bar to it's growth to very consider
able proportions. The absolute nov
city of such riding. it's highly exhil-
arating not to say thrilling character.
will suffice to render it popular with
all who can afford the 10/ or 20 cents
mile it will probably cost.
\ That the wonderful old veteran Of
70, Count Zeppelin. is responsible for
the success of the gasbag airship no
one. we think. will deny. To him al
most alone belongs the credit for
developing this machine. Whatever
the ultimate outcome of the expert
ment. he will occupy foremost place
in the history Of aviation and a
unique position in the history of in
vention. Few mechanicians in any
field of research have achieved their
greatest success when past the ira
ditional three score and ten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

A prominent Maine Republican said
Yesterday: II am honestly looking for
an old-fashioned Republican victory
this fall. Several of the counties
where the Republicans were badly dis
orranized two years ago are now unit
ed and this is bound to bring results.
Wait and see IL I'm not right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

AnGroscoggin County Republicans
say the outlook is better than it has
been for years in that locality. The
party will present united front and it
is said by those closely in touch with
the situation that the outlook is very
good indeed for Carrying the county.
of two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
Down With the Picture Perpetuation.

The countrywide agitation against
the display of the Reno prize fight pic
lures is a wholesome expression or
public disgust with the entire subject
II is up to the officials of the various
states. in many of which are laws that
if backed by public sentiment Will smut
off any further exploiting of so-cailed
sport no longer to be tolerated by the
people. Even as far away as AUS
tralia clergymen have sent petition
to the premier of New South wales
asking him to prevent the introduction
into the commonwealth of the Jeftries-
Johnson pictures. In distant lnola the
agitation against the Reno biograph
production is spreading. In the in
terest of public decency' the British
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

The illustrations of Commander
noteworthy in many ways. The com
plete set of LOG was selected from q
wealth Of photographs comprising
about 1.50O negatives. Eight of the pic
lures will be presented in full colors.
Six are engagements coored by the
artist. who. with Commander Peary's
supervision. prepared the excellent Ian
tern slides used in his lectures The
seventh is Stellar Projection -
showing the relation of the Polar Sea
to the various continents. The eighth
is new portrait of the explorer in his
actual North Pole furs made especial
~ for the book and appearing nowhere
previously. The black and white en-
cravings form a well balanced exhibit
showing typical features of the land
and sea in the Arctic regions. the pro-
cesses used in traversing them and the
animals and birds of the region. Spe-
Cial attention is given to the perilous
sledge journey from Cape Columbia to
the Pole and back. Pictures of a per-
sonal or anecdotal interest are also in
Guided In addition to the illustrations
the book contains what Commander
Peary regards as the best map Of the
Arctic regions printed in colors and
showing the routes of all the various
explorers. 1t was prepared by Gilbert
H. GroSvenor. Secretary of the Nation
al Geographic Society and is 1Sx19 in
cheS in size.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
Maine Gossip
Auf Wiedersehen.

The little gate was reached at last,
Half hid in lilacs down the lane:
She pushed it wide. and. as she passed,
A wistful look she backward cast,
And said. "Auf wiedersehen."
With hand on latch. a vision white
fingered reluctant, and again
Half doubling If she did Alright.
Soft as the dews that fell that night,
She said. ''Auf .wiedersehen.'
The lamps clear CLEAN fits up the stair,
I linger in delicious pain;
All, in that chamber. whose rich air
To breathe in thought | scarcely dare.
Thinks she. "Auf wiedersehen!'
lis thirteen years; once more l press
The turf that silences the lane;
| hear the rustic of her dress.
| smell the lilacs. and-ah. YES,
: L hear "Auf wiedersehen!'
Sweet piece of bashful maiden art!
Inc English words had seemed too fain
Rut theSe-they drew us heart to heart,
Yet held us tenderly apart
She said 'Auf wiedersehenu'
James Russell Lowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

A lot in Birmingham Ala, sold for
$1,000 front foot recently. but the Biz
mingham newspapers don't tell us how
many miles deep it was.-Boston Globe.
Oh, these distressing times Of high
cost of living! II a front foot costs that
nuch for goodness sake what must a
hind leg cost?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

King Georges request to increase
his salary of 1850 900 may cause the
British people to discuss whether they
could not obtain as able ruler at a
much less price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

said there would be about 500 delegates
at the Republican State convention
Their prognostication of Democratic
victory in the fall has about the same
ratio of mathematical accuracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
Contentment.

tofllO state JOuTUdl)
There is no place in the world SO
agreeable. these benign and translu-
cent mornings. as at home, sitting
in a north room. with the windows
wide open. and the fresh air sweet
ened by the sunshine, lifting the cur
tains and strolling in like a spirit
from the better world. 1t is a scene
that has more lovely dreams about
it than ocean beach, mountain crest
or trip on the river. for it has no
anxieties. no forebodings. no sense of
fading glory. One doesn't need any
thing else to make the experience
happy-no friend. or feast. or book.
or glimpse of sea or sky-only the
tender grace of the morning and its
soft. cool hand on his brow. 1t is the
most beautiful gift of the year. a
chalice filled with wine and honey
which makes one forget his troubles
and remember only his joys. And
what is it called that does all this?
The spirit of contentment. the seren-
est ruler of these warm and fragrant
days. Let us bow to its gentle sway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
A New Declaration.

Chicago Record Herald, July A.
When in the course of human events
the people of a state have been ne
trayed and disgraced by their repre-
sentatives in Legislature given over
to corruption, decent respect 10 lie
opinion of mankind and their own non
or. self-respect and self-interest require
that they should free themselves from
the faint, make an example OF all WHO
have abused their trust, cleanse the
capitol that has been defiled.
We. therefore the people of ILLINOIS,
do solemnly publish and declare Una
all political connection between rs anu
the agents of corruption is totally dls-
solved. that we are resolved 10 ue-
throne the political bosses VINO nave
foisted the boodlers and grafters upon
us and profited by their evil work. 70
regain the power that has been usurp-
ed. to purify the legislative halls az
Springfield and to encourage ana sus-
tain those officials who are eXertlHt'
themselves to bring the guilty to pun
ishment
We proclaim our independence OF
marty machines and party labels. our
determinations to subordinate every cth-
or nolitical issue to that which IS truly
paramount. the publication of politics.
to rescue our state from shame anu
prove that it is worthy of the great
names that have shed glory uon 1t ana
upon the splendid Union of when II Is
a part
And to these objects we pledge our
time and energy. an unceaslng vigil
lance, a performance of our duties as
citizens that must wipe out the STAN
oe corruption. reestablish the fame OF
the state and make it what it shouio
no leader in the cause Of good govern
ment. of government of the people oy
the people. for the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Considerably rising 200 plantations Of
Maine obtained from their portion of
the State tax under the present Repub
lican administration more than enough
money to run their schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

In preparing his great State con-
the State officials did an enormous
amount of investigating work in the
treasury. auditing. and other depart
ments of the State in order to get the
exact figures and facts for the in
formation of the people of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

When a college relinquishes a be-
up athletic sports. it shows that at
least one college faculty is on its
muscle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Too early fer Roosevelt to talk. but
no. too early for Roosevelt to act
Boston Transcript. \
And grandma used to say that some
times actions speak more plainly than
words.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

The finest fish of July next to Ken
nebec salmon are the fat mackerel
caught off Small Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

A New Jersey physician says: Don't
nag the children in hot weather." His
advice Is good as far as it goes. but
let's add temperate and frigid weather
also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

The Republican party in Maine is
more united than il has been for years.
1t will take something more than brass
bands and red fire to overthrow it this
wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

The political uprising that was to
arise and the remarkable new party
that was to be born were apparently
insurgency pipe dreams
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Maine might inmitatc the example of
Kansas. which is sending its Migrants
to the wheat fields. by sending its
tramps to tho hay fields
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Vituperation does not win friends
Mudslinging does not make votes
for the man with the tub and the dirty
hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

The Bath built cruiser Chester. queen
of her class in our navy. was the cen
ire of attraction at Buenos Ayres in
May at the Centennial celebration of
the Argentine Confederation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Bath is completing her new cemetery
Park and everybody says 1t will be
very beautiful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

DestrOyerS F'lusser and Reid Uncle
Sans flyers of the torpedo fleet, are
calling at Bath for minor repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

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 & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

No indeed, Mr.. Roosevelt does not
oppose the reduction of its berth rate
by the Pullman Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

U. :. Rev. Cutter Woodbury. is to
have wireless system on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

A crawfsh might have the nerve to
call itself progressive"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Thursday nights shower was a bless
ing to crops of kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Today the sailing race to Bermuda
'peSlns. In this three schooners. one
sloop and the Portland yawl Vagran
Oh faui {. Leaman of the Forest City's
facht CUB start. May the Vagrant
prove true to the motto of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Maine Republicans are feeling better
every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

An obvious cut: that of the M. c. r
K through Augustus Rines hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Portlard's fire this year came the
day after instead of the Fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

Congress is now in the fishing tos
stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

The bank cashiers continue to go
wrong
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09

JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENr, NO. .
Meetings At 4 o'clock every second 80
fourth Tuesday all"
FRANK J. HAM. Cp
q. W. MERRILL. Scrth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-09
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS NALL,

AsYLU LODGE NO. 70, HeoUlA A.
meeting Friday evening at o,e,n..
y. r. WESTON, NJ
r. II. BROWN. Sec.