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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
SAGADAHoc POLITICS.
Republicans Have Best Organization
In Years-Democrats Discouraged.

Republican in Sadagahoc County are
wide awake and are certain that vic
tory will perch on the Republican ban
ner when the votes are counted on the
night of September IL. Frank S.
Adams of Bowdoin, the county MEM
Der of the State Committee, is prov
ing to be the right man for the place.
Under his energetic management the
town committees are securing can
vass which is worth something and
already the arrangements are being
ma6e to get out all the voters. and to
have voters, who are away from their
homes, to return to cast their ballots
for Governor Fernald and the county
ticket The conference of the Re-
publican leaders held this week at
Bath shows that his energetic work IS
counting. At this meeting Congress
man Swasey was present and every
one was cheered by his optimistic pre-
dictions of the outlook. Chairman
Byron Boyd of the State Committee
also brought encouraging reports. He
is of the opinion thai the Democrats
are on the run, and they Will keep
going until. on election day. they Will
land at their old headquarters at the
head of the Salt River.
In comparison with the activity of
the Republicans of Sagadahoc the
apathy of the Democrats is very
marked Their leaders have no hope
or doing as we'll as they did two years
ago. and the voters. who are all so
much interested in the shipping BILL
we'll understand that Democrat in
Congress would not be able to aid
them Congressman Swasey believes
that the help that Bath so much needs
IN the development of the shipping
business is near at hand, and the peo-
pie want to return him to give him
an opportunity to continue the good
work which he has so weel begun. In
Bath the Republicans expect to roll up
a much bigger majority than they did
in 1908 Governor Fernald is very pop
ular in the Shipping City and all want
to show their appreciation of him by
aiding in giving him the 1900 major
ity, which even the conservatives are
now conceding to him.
At the Sadagahoc meeting word was
received of the progress of the cam
paign in other parts of the State. and
reports from Fort Kent to Kittery in
dictate that Republicans are in line
and do not this year intend to give
the Democrats any comfort. The in
dependent voters have rallied to the
support of Governor Fernald in whom
they recognize a progressive Governor
His labor to conserve the water pow
ers of the State. and to adopt line
of policy which will aid Maine is meet
with widespread approval With the
great business interests of the State
behind Governor Fernald he cannot
fail of a reelection by d majority
which will cheer the Republicans in
the other states, who are looking for
Maine to lead the way in the elections
which are to be held this fall-Port-
land Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
Where the Money Comes From.

Referring again to. the query of
a Watervile reader regarding the
States sources of revenue. we offer
the following
Tax assessed on railroads 1870 $719,-
1854; Tax assessed on telephone
companies 1910. s54,9SS.32; Tax assessed
on sleeping and palace car companies
| 1910. $1.612.39; Tax assessed on express
compa MES 1910, s2O,51O.3S; Tax as
sessed on telegraph companies 1870
| SO 1853: Tax assessed on insurance
1910. $125. 9O5.97; Tax assessed on cor
poration companies 1910, $278.61O,0 90;
Semi-annual tax on Trust and Bank
ing companies. half year ending April
| 90. 1910. 0,156.78: semi-annual tax on
30. 1910. 1928, 854.25: semi-annual tax on
| Loan and Building associations, half
year ending April go 1910. s331.27.
The farmer and the mechanic. the
mill worker and the day laborer will
| recognize the assistance they are re-
| ceiving from outside capital. first in
creating business within our State and
| furnishing opportunities for labor at
good wages. and second in the pay
ment of a round million and a half
dollars annually toward the support
and upbuilding of the States institu
TONS
Do these figures help you to under
to actually return to some towns. for
schools and so forth. more than they
are assessed in State tax?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
How Waldo Fares.

Illustrative of the generous Republi
can policy of the present administra-
ton of Governor Fernald take the case
of the county of Waldo.
Waldo IN 1880 when the state tax rate
was 5 mills. paid a State tax of S5O,625
and received from the State in round
numbers $4,000.
In 1910 Waldo county pays tax to
the State of s5o,941 and receives back
from the State $50, 1896
This year the balance of cash in ia
vor of Waldo county is $751; Ass.
And yet Democracy would insist that
Waldo county would take chances and
vote for a party that decries such Re-
publican generosity to communities as
extravaganza"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
August TWILIGHT.

The summer fingers through long August
days,
And yet, somehow, vague hints are in
the air
Of coming autumn. with rich tints Of
gold
When frost shall touch the hazy Hoosier
hills
AND clothe them with miracle of hues
For even in these first, few. fallen leaves
Are tracings of a family hued design
And in the breeze that stirs the dusty
leaves,
The breeze that comes up in the twilight
hour,
Are unseen things. that only can be felt
And can not be expressed. and yet that
tell ~
OF summers passing. and the days to
come
When morn will find the meadows white
with frost
And withered corn rows rustling. brown
and sere:
OF days to come. when bleak November
Shall drive dead leaves with ghosty fiut
terings
The dry and withered rustling hosts of
leaves,
With all their beauty faded, and that
seek
Ere first snow fiurries come their wintrv
And who can tell why in the twilight
hour
OF August. ere the summer days are
past,
Are vague, uncertain hints that IN tho
mind ~
Bring memories of autumn, golden-hued
And visions Of the twilight Of the year?
George r. STAR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
"Paid Dearly for His Vote"

A Somerset friend of the Journal
writes
Il wish you would repeat frequently.
for the benefit of the younger genera
tion a point you made the other day.
You said that the young man who votes
for the first time this year was child
in the last Cleveland administration
and that he could not understand the
troublous times of those days. My son
votes this year-is % years old-and he
has as little conception of the period
1895 as l have of the dark ages.
Il was in business then as now and,
if / had no other reminder. my BOOKS
tell the story. A Democratic business
friend who went under, after a long,
hard struggle. in 1895. told me at that
time that he had paid dearly for his
vote. This year he remembers it and
advises my son to vote for the party
whose policy is good business. good
wages and plenty OF money in circula-
ton"
We remember we'll the man to whom
our Somerset friend refers. He is only
one of many thousands who paid
dearly for their votes" All over the
country they were paying in sorrow for
electing an administration the avowed
policy of which was to smash things
rip 'em up the back"
The watchphrase of those days be-
fore election was Let's have a
change"
They were willing to gamble on the
hope of the new policy of slash the
tariff and see what happens"
We saw We got the change the
Democrats had predicted. We got it
in large doses We met it in the morn
ing, hreakfasted and lunched and dined
(when we were fortunate enough to do
either of those) with it. and at night
we had Nightmares of what hap
pened."
Millions of the then idle workers re-
member, and thousands of business
men recall with a shudder They paid
for their gamble with the ballot by four
years of idleness. business failures, and
distress.
If You are old enough to remember
tell your sons and your neighbors' sons
before they vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
Our Policy and Democracy's az"

Our Policy and Democracy's az"
In the Journal of Wednesday was
published an editorial alleging a legal
bIunder on the part of the Democratic
candidate for Governor
| AS the subject was entirely matter
of law. the Journal writer. not relying
upon his own knowledge of legal lore,
based his editorial upon a legal opinion
| which he obtained
Unfortunately. neither the lawyer nor
the Journal writer recalled that the old
law providing for the popular vote up
on acceptance Of constitutional amend
ments had been changed to special
election. subject to the passage of the
resolve by vote of two thirds of both
Monday of the September following.
Therefore Mr.. Plaisted can, as he has
said he desires take the liquor ques-
ton out of State politics and permit the
people of Maine to settle it at special
election for that purpose alone uncon
fused by any other questson"-IF he be
elected governor and IF, in such un-
likely event, he can secure vote for
such resubmission by a two thirds re-
solve of BOTH houses of the legisIa-
ture.
No newspaper is infallible. The
Kennebec Journal always aims to be
correct and to publish only what is
true. Its policy is to make good when
even in error. 1t is because of this pol
icy partially that it is held in public
esteem.
Because of this policy We refer again
to this matter and cheerfully admit Mr..
Plaisted's legal ability to have a popu
lar vote on Democracy's principal is
sue, the liquor question IF. he be elect
ed and IF. in that event. he can secure
the needful two-thirds vote Of both
houses of the legislature for resubmis-
sion,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
Coming Events.

Aug. 12-22-Richmond Camp-meeting,
Aug. 13-21-Spiritualist Camp-meetins
at. Temple Heights. Northport,
Assn. Auburn.
Aug 1S-2s-Advent Campmeeting. Me-
chanc Falls.
Aug. 1s2s-E. Livermore Campaigning:
Aug. a-Annual meeting of Brewer
Lake Protective Assn. at Lake Brewer
or Hines Pond.
Aug. 23-Sixth Decennial Reunion Of the
Aug. A-25-Reunion of Sth Maine Resi-
mental Association at Peaks Island.
Aug. 4-Annual Reunion of Hst-s2d
Maine Infantry Assn at Soldiers Home
Aug: 24--Pierce Family Reunion at
Island Park.
Aug 24.-Reunion of First Battalion.
Maine Infantry. Pembroke.
Aug 25-Annual meeting of Lakeside
Advent Christian Campmeeting Assn. at
Lake Massachusetts.
Aug. 25-Jackson School Reunion at
Fair Grounds, Lewiston.
Aug. Determination of Candidates for
State Teachers Certificates, beginning
at eight A. M. at Auburn. Augusta.
Bangor Bath. Belfast. Biddeford. Cal
bridge. Milo. Norway. Portland. Rock
land. Skowhegan, Van Buren,. or at such
other places as any ten candidates may
Aug 27-2s9Maine Mission of Deaf.
Portland
, Aug. 29-&-N: e. Gallaudet Assn Of
Aug. 29-Sept. 5-Christian Workers
Convention and the Florence Crittenton
League of Compassion, Old Orchard
Aug a.Unyeiling Of the Thomas B
Reed Statue, Portland
Sept. 5-Labor Day Celebration. Au-
guSta.
Sept. 7-Reunion 22nd Maine Reg. at
Hampden.
Sept. THE Day Ass'ns' Reunion.
Lakeside. Belgrade.
Sept. 9-Annual Reunion 21st Maine
Regimental ASSN, Fairfield
Sept. REELECTION DAY.
Sept. H-Reunion of First Maine Caval-
ry, Thomaston
Sept. A-15-Reg. Reunion 18th Maine ut
Bangor and E. Corinth (2nd Day.
sept. "a. o. H. State convention at
Bangor.
Sept. 22-2S-Androscoggin County Sum
DAY school Convention, Lewiston.
OCT. 4. 5. 6.-Annual meeting of Maine
state League of the National League OF
Postmasters of the United States. Au-
,,o Oct it'll l4-IlI7.state Sunday School conven-
Oct. 26-2S-Fourth Annual Meeting Of
Maine state Conference Of Charities and
correction. Portland s5iltsA-
NOV: S-10-Annual Exhibition OF Maine
Dec. S.As sSS,e'S Srs ASDur Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
right otherwise is their perchant for

right otherwise is their perchant for
boasting of it.
The smile of the hypocrite is plisfit
It's easy to be liberal with other peo-
pies money.
Keep your eyes on small opportuni-
ties. They sometimes grow.
Every man possesses something that
some other man envies.
No matter how good your credit may
be, your cab is better.
Better a young girl with old ways
than an old girl with young ways
All men are born equal. but the aver
age women thinks she is superior
The early cucumber isn't made d Ma
son at sight. but it's there when it
comes to giving the grip.
The half of the world that gets along
is unable to understand why the other
half is always short.
II there is nothing the matter with
the baby today it's mother can worry
because there may be tomorrow
The man who insists upon having his
own way at all times will never acquire
reputation as a popular person.
Constant nagging soon hardens the
softest heart.
A little money is a dangerous thing
at an auction sale.
Most of the fun we have in life isn't
the kind we are looking for
Many a man keeps one eye on po-
liceman while boasting of his honesty.
1t is human nature to sympathize
with the under dog-until he gets lick
ed
Hunting in the dark is the quickest
way to find thing you are not look
ing for
During the reign of peace on earth
most nations are plotting to secure an
other piece of 1t.
1t sometimes happens mat married
man will go home early because he
knows his wife will be away
Did you ever notice that men who
commit suicide for love invariably
hang themselves with pink ribbon?
A man usually gets what he deserves
in the end but he gets a lot Of good
things that he doesn't deserve in the
meantime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
sUNFLoWER PHILOSOPHY.

Whatever you have you are entitled
to, and no more.
A disagreeable man is always "argu-
ing" about something
We all play to the grand stand a
good deal if there is a grand stand
around.
crowd of people can find amuse-
ment in looking at each other and
making remarks.
1t always seems wrong to us for a
drunken gent to appear on the street
with a sober lady.
When you go up to a man you for
merly knew and ask him: do you
know me?" and he says YES" don't
try to catch him in lie by asking
him: What's my name?"
You are always hearing of the i'm
portance of chewing your food more.
But don't let the chewing agitation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
HERE IN KENNEBEC
Short Politics for Busy Voters,
Showing the How Of 1t Be-
tween Then and Now.

Even at the risk of growing trifle
monotonous but true to a sense of its
duty in "figuratively" spanking those
Democrats who persisted some weeks
ago in disappearing the financial
status and policies of the Republicans.
the Kennebec Journal takes up the
figures on the school fund Of the
pleasing town of Litchfield.
In 1882. under Democracy's last gov
ernor. with State tax tax rate of Az
mills, Litchfield paid the State tax OF
$2.O4S.31 and received from the State
to help support it's common schools
$545.13
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
Like ANY Business.

AS to that balance in the State
treasury, as Governor Fernald re-
marks, Some days there may be only
$500 in. cash on hand and the very
next day 100000.
This is all there is to that.
In a financial way the State busi-
ness resembles that of any business
man. One day a man may have a
large bank balance; some other day
. small one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
WHISPERS OF THE PRESS.
Cheaper than Divorce, Too.

A man and his wife ended a 1000
mile walk yesterday in this city. both
in the best of health and spirits. Per-
haps if couples looking forward to di
vorce would walk to Reno. by the
time they arrive there they would find
they did not want a separation.-New
York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

If, as the new Bath machine an
nounces. Democrats of that city will
fight this campaign out along purely
Democratic lines" the vote in Bath
September II will stand this way:
Republicans 140O. Democrats 314.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

Fortunately Montana's dishonest cen
sus enumeratorS were caught before
the states population had been COM
pleted. No state could welcome such
proposed to make.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

John D. Rockefeller remarks that he
likes the earth. We should think he
did, but he ought to be generous
enough to let the rest of us have a lit
tie of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

Here follows the decided difference:
In 1909. with a State tax rate of 3
mills under the Republican admins
tration of Gov. Fernald. Litchfield paid
a State tax of $1,114.49 and received
back to aid Litchfield children in OBJ
tanning a common school education
$990.63'
Litchfield votes for continuance or
the Republican policy of education!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

when he's Governor no State Of
f1cial will be allowed to contract debts
contrary to law" Headline in our
little newspaper Democratic brother
up the creek.
Oh-pumpkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
Of Aoin, On Aqin, Gone Aqin.

Even the most hardened gambler
would hesitate to bet on whether the
Elkins Abruzzi match is ever pulled
Gazette Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

From attacking Mrs. Stevens and
others interested in prohibition of
liquor traffic in Maine the Democrats
are now coming out openly for repeal
of the prohibition law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
Maine Gossip
Summer Shadow.

Life is running fast away,
All the woods are yet to learn:
What did yonder squirrel say?
And l never shall return
Not. like bud or building bird.
Come when April comes again;
Scarcely have | learned a word
OF the language of the rain.
Swift the summer glides away,
Not one lesson learned Alright:
Soon comes round the longest day
All. how soon the longest night!
Richard LIE Gallienne. in Harper's
Monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

The darkest days for the Demo-
cratic campaign have arrived when
Alton B. Parker predicts victory all
along the line. '-Minneapo polls Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

cause you to forget the Importance OF
keeping your mouth shut. Everybody
respects man who keeps his mouth
shut: people are afraid of silent man.
-Atchison (Kan) Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

According to the Journals latest
advices from seasoned experts, all that
Democracy will get out of Knox on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

The aeroplane won in the race with
a carrier pigeon but the man-bird still
has a whole lot to learn about alight-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The wisdom Of the owl is all In his
eye.
Stealing away from bad company is
justifiable larceny.
The trouble with men who are all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
Away With Such a Pine Dream.

What a fine country this would be
if our leading politicians spent as
much time. energy and money in
serving their country as they now ex-
pend in defending themselves
Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

The Next Step in Milk is the head
ing of an editorial in the Philadelphia
Press. Boil it. neighbor. before you
step Washington Post
Yes, and boil it. twice after you step
ont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

Ladies. have you corked your hatpins
yet" That's the order in New York
and 1t makes the millinery stietto as
harmless as a hobble skirt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

A Macon. Ga. boy fell % feet and
was unhurt. Boston please take notice
he is the kind they need at the. avia
too meet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

The attempt to bctOg the voter is
maintained by the Democratic press
and spell binders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

If your husband is cross take him for
1000 mile walk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

Maine autoists are telling thrilling
bear stories, but what do you suppose
the bear is telling?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

For change of subject how's the
cranberry crop looking?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

And four-pound pickerel has a
hope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
The perennial hydrangea is beauti-
flying Maine lawns.

Governor Fernald has received an
invitation from the secretary Of the
Association of Probate Judges of
Michigan, asking him to appoint a
delegate to attend the 14th annual
meeting of the association. which will
be held at Saginaw, Mich, Sept. 20.
p and %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
But What Is "KiiI the Umpire ?"

In Esperanto three strikes is itri
frumpano" Even the mild Mr..
Casey would not have stood that from
the umpire.-Denver Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

Wednesdays glad gathering of Re-
publican leaders of Kennebec indi-
Gates great victory September II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

Surviving members of the First
Battalion, Maine Infantry, will meet in
reunion with Captain William E.
Leighton. at his camp on Leighton's
Point. Pembroke on Wednesday, Au-
gust "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

Rev. Sanford's yacht Kingdom is
playing a game of hide-and go seek.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

What is glorious" rally
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
In Aroostook new potatoes are SELL
ing for S1,75 per bag of two bushels.

Several additions have recently
been made to the board of directors of
the recently organized Bar Harbor
Country Club. and the complete board
is now composed of Philip Livingston,
Arthur d. Addison, Edward Morrell.
Edward Beale Mclean. J. A. c.
Palmer and Edward B. Mears. The
list of members is increasing constant
ly. and the club membership is now
over three hundred. The club is an
important addition to the social life at
Bar Harbor, and fills a place which
has been open for long time. that of
an Informal nom exclusive club. whose
attractions should appeal to all men,
bers of the summer colony, cottages
and hotel guests alike, and one at
which all would be welcome. The
clubhouse has an ideal situation. at
Otter Cliffs, looking out to the ocean
on one side and the handsome little
cove of Otter Creek on the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

No notice whatever will DO taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held ,esponsi-
Bile for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publish
erH. Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

Large shipments of sardines are be-
ing made regularly from Eastport by
the steamers of the Eastern Steamship
Company to Boston and other Western
points. The warehouses of the Sar-
dine companies along Sea street con-
tain many thousand cases of the newly
packed fish awaiting shipment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19

JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO.
Meetings at O'Clock every second ga
FRANK J. HAM, G. p
q. w. MERRILL Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-19
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70. REGULAa
meeting Friday evening at o'cioes
r. r. WESTON, N. q.
n. H. BROWN. Sec