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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22

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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22

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The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
NEVER HAD PAJAMAS.

The Congressional campaign has reviv-
ed lot of old stories told by Colonel A.
X. Mcclure, the veteran newspaper man.
One which he often tells relates to the
time of the Spanish war. The
ladies of Conshohocken were engaged in
making supply of pajamas for the SOL
dlers OF favorite regiment. That type
OF sleeping garment was new in those
days, and the soldiers were determined
that every man in the regiment should
have the ''most stylish thing obtainable
in robe de NUT, as the young lady from
Washington boarding school said.
my boys have always worn night
shirts, - said an old lady, busily stitching
on the modern garments. 81 hope they'll
know what to do with these"
The parcel was duly sent to Cuba, but
no word reached the ladies from the sup
posedly grateful wearers of the "robes de
mutt" They waited month and then
wired Colonel A. K. Mcclure, who hailed
from Conshohocken:
Anxious to know if you got the paja-
mas last month"
The Colonel read the telegram and mar
veled. He was whole-souled citizen,
but wore nothing newer than nightshirt
when he slumbered: He would nip
SANDER in the bud; his wire read:
"Story is lie out of whole cloth,
probably fabricated by enemies to ruin
me politically. Admit am not total alb
stainer, but never had pajamas last
month or any other time. Joe Mitchell
Chapple, in affairs at Washington. in
the National Magazine for September.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
THE STATE FINANCES.
(kennebec Journal J.

During 1909 Governor Fernald's admin
istration paid out for educational pur-
poses other than the common schools
1858, 700, an increase over the sum ex-
pended by Gov. Cobb's administration
for the same purpose of $l57, 900, the
sum expended in 1908 having been $780,
800.
During 1909 for charitable institutions,
not including the Institution for the
Feeble Minded, Governor FernaId's adj
mlnlstratlon expended $780, 900 against
$40. 100 paid out by Governor Cobb's
administration in 1908, an increased out
lay by the last Republican administration
OF Sl9s, $50 for charity alone.
During 1908, in Governor Cobb's ad-
mlnlstration, the State of Maine returned
toiits cities and towns for the increased
excellence of its common school system
1926, 900. But in 1909 Gov. Bert M.
Fernald's administration expended fer
our common schools $3.50, 722. Is, an in
crease of S213, 722. IS.
The Journal gives these comparisons
OF the two last Republican administra-
lions simply because some of the Demo-
cratic papers and speakers are making
these comparisons. Incidentally the
Democratic press and orators, either in
tentionally, ignorantly or blunderngy
making bad messes of their alleged facts
The Journals figures are obtained out
of the State records at the Capitol.
The Journal calls attention to the fact
that the increases alone of expenditures
of Governor Fernald's administration of
1909 over that of 1908 in three items
alone: Education outside of common
schools, for charitable institutions of the
State, not including that for the Feeble
Minded, and for the betterment of our
common schools-have been increased by
$50, 472. IS.
This is nearly the entire increase about
which the Democrats are making such a
howl, claiming extravaganza and graft,
in three items alone.
Democrats want to know, they claim,
where the increase went to. Here is
where more than half million of it was
used.
You don't dare, Democratic brethren,
to say you'd lop off one of these specified
items.
Moreover, these proposed expenditures
were endorsed by Democrats in the last
, legislature of the State.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
GASTOR RIA
PITTSFIELD PERSONALS.

Evart Varney of Unity was in town on
business Tuesday.
E. E. Sidelinger of Troy was in town
on business Tuesday.
Miss Gladys Sturtevant has returned
from Temple Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lamont Applebee are
visiting relatives at Isle au Haut.
A. H. Burse and son Morrill, were in
Skowhegan recently on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. @. Frost left Satur-
day for Belfast for a visit with Mr..
Frost's brother, 0. E. Frost, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Chalmers and
granddaughter, Annalaide Smith. went
to Unity Friday for visit with friends.
Mrs. Maria L. Stevens went to UNITY
Friday for visit with Mr.. and Mrs. C.
B: Strople, after which she will 20 to
Ihomaston for an extended visit.
C. B. Strople went to Unity Friday to
pass few days with Mrs. Strople, who
is spending several weeks with friends at
cottage at Lake Winnecook.
DR.. T. M. Griffin returned Monday
from weeks visit with his family and
relatives in Stockton Springs. Mrs.
Griffin and daughters will return home
Friday of this week. -Pittsfeld Adver-
tiSer,
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
KEY TO GEOGRAPHY OF MAINE

Waldo and Somerset counties might be
called the key to the geography of Maine.
Together they form stri p reaching from
the Canadian line to the Atlantic. Any
one who can ''bound" these two counties.
with, what added general information
most of US have, could draw a pretty good
map Of Maine off hand. Of course these
two counties separate the northeast end
OF the State from the southeast end.
Waldo county is bounded east by the Pc
nobscot river and bay, with Hancock op-
posite,) south by Kno,, and Lincoln, west
by Kennebec, north by Somerset and
Penobsoct. Somerset county is bounded
east by Piscataquis and Penobscot south
by Waldo and kennebec, west by Frank
lin, northwest by the Canadian frontier,
north by Aroostook. Only two counties
join US to the rest of the United States
and only five join US to Canada. There
are four ways by which one could pass
lafooD from the Atlantic seaboard to
Quebec through two Maine counties:
Washington and Aroostook, Waldo and
Somerset, Cumberland and Oxford, York
and Oxford. Six Towns Times.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
GOOD TO THE VETERANS,
From Turf, Farm and Home


Mr.. Editor: Mention has been made
more than once in your columns of the
kindness and thoughtfulness of Congress-
man Burleigh to the old soldiers in Waldo
and Somerset counties, but do not for a
moment imagine that these acts are con-
fined simply to the veterans of those
counties. Oh, no. am personally aware
of several acts of his in his home county
of Kennebec, and only yesterday learned
OF most meritorious case in old Han
cock.
1t is not of recent date, but is Just as
good. 1t seems that smart young man
in one of our shore towns happened to
learn that the postmaster of his town
was not physically as active as he was in
81, when he shouldered his musket and
went to the front to defend the honor of
his country. This young man learning
of this fact, Matched up set Of charges
against the old Vet and hurried them off
to Washington
They happened to reach the desk of
the First Assistant Postmaster General,
Frank H. Hitchcock, who by the way is
now Postmaster General, just the day he
was to retire from the Department to
take charge of Taft's campaign. On
receipt of the charges Mr.. Hitchcock
hurriedly sent for Mr.. Burleigh, as he
greatly wished to thoroughly clean up
his desk when he should retire. When
Mr.. Burleigh appeared in response to the
summons, Mr.. Hitchcock said, "Well,
Mr.. Burleigh, what do you know about
this?" handing him the rather vague
charges.
"What do l know" asked the Con-
gresham. 81 know that every man.
woman, and child in that town, with the
exception of this young man, wants Col
- to continue as postmaster, and so
do l, and wish you would leave on the
records of the Department that that is
my wish, and that he be not disturbed
without | am first notified
Mr.. Hitchcock promptly complied with
the request. when Mr.. Burleigh, now
thoroughly aroused added, ''This man
that is trying to stir up this strife is
probably not aware of the fact that the
veteran that he would replace led an i'm
portant division IN the assault on Vicks-
burg that finally resulted in it's downfall
The raid cost many a comrade his life,
but proved of great value in opening a
way for reaching that most formidable
fortress. This was twenty years before
the young man who would replace him
was born, and yet he expects the gov
eminent, saved by just such men, is to
forget the valiant deeds of $780,
1t goes without saying that the old
veteran still holds the fort, and is likely
to for some time to come. We presume
there are scores of just such cases that
could be cited were it necessary to prove
Gov. Burleigh's interest in the soldier
boys of 81
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
FAIRFIELD'S STATE ROAD.
A Difficult Problem is Being Worked Out.

A representative of the State highway
department who recently returned to Au-
gusta from tour of inspection of sew
eral of the contract towns in which n.ore
than 200 is expended on the State
road, reports to the department that the
town of Fairfield has undertaken verv
difficult problem and is building a section
OF road according to the best principles
known to road building.
The section of road is l.5OO feet in
length, $50 feet of which is practically
impossible at certain times, when the
frost is coming out of the ground. cans
ed, it is believed, by the drainag re of a
large watershed passing across and un-
der the surface of the road. Last spring
about so feet of road took slide down
hill several feet.
Und.esrdrainage is effected by building
'V'' drain foundation of stone not
over eight inches in diameter in the bot
tom and diminishing in size to about one
inch, or less, at the top. This ''V" drain
is II feet wide, two feet deep under the
center OF the roadway and 10 inches deep
under the sides of the roadway, with
suitable outlets for the drainage on each
side at frequent intervals. The "V''
draln is TO De covered with eight inches
OF suitable gravel surfacing.
In addition to underdrainage the gr~de
OF the road has been reduced some three
feet per 100 feet and first-class cement
concrete culvert built to take care of
surface water.
This is one of the best pieces of road
under construction this year and the de-
tails of the work are being faithfully
carried out by the municipal officers and
town highway commissioner in charge.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
NORTHPORT.

NORTHPORT.
The annual meeting of the Wesleyan Grove
Campmeetlng association was held Wednesday,
August 10th, and officers for the coming year
were chosen, as follows: o. S. Smith, Vinal-
haven, president; H. A. Sherman, Brewer vice
president; A. E. Luce, Dexter, secretary: F. E.
Bragdon, Bucksport, treasurer; B. P Judd
Rockland, leader of the campmeetings; Fred
Thompson, Brewer; F. E. Bragdon, Bucksport
F. S. Walls, Vinalhaven; B. P. Judd, Rockand
trustees; Lorenzo Robbins, Bangor, auditor.
The trustees meeting for organization will be
held on some date in September, when the
various committees will be announced and
other officers chosen. Mention was recently
made in The Journal of the two buildings re-
Gently erected by Mr.. Ira M. Cobe, one for a
garage, stable and sleeping rooms, the other
for laundry, kitchen and servants dining
room, and very attractive buildings they are
and well designed for their respective pur-
poses. Since their completion the work of
grading and improving the grounds has been
carried on until they are now most attractive.
The two cottages and stable on what was for
merly the Wharf property have been torn
down and the grounds cleared and improved.
On the lawn in front of the garage Mr.. Cobe
has set up large sundial on a base of Italian
marble, some four feet in height, handsome
and costly ornament. The work of grading
and otherwise improving the grounds is still
going on.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
Literary News and Notes.

If there is a new way of doing things,
and doing them impressively and vigor-
ously, the National Magazine seems to
do it. The second of the notable series
of articles on the States is 1.-THE Awak-
ening of Arkansas" in the September
National. From the front cover blazing
with presentation of the products of
this great State, to the very close, they
present pictures Of growth and beauty
that would make Shakespeare unwil-
ling scholar glad to go to school if he
could read them. They include descrip-
tons of personal trip made by Editor
Joe Chapple, who, with Mr.. Frank P.
Fogg, visited thirty counties in the State,
supplemented by stirring article by w.
R. Lighton and the prose poem, "Arkan-
sas-A Revere" by Opie Read, whose
fame is associated with Arkansas.
The New Idea Woman's Magazine for
September runs in sets of threes. 1t has
three fine feature articles, three rafting
good bits of fiction, and three headline
discussions of the fashions. A most in
teresting article is Little Stars of the
East Side, wherein is told how the boys
and girls of the streets and factories of
the crowded districts Of New York are
IIldue NllO dClofS anu actresses CnaC Drlng
tears of JOY and sorrow to the eyes Of
the audience. "a Feminine Financier"
is an intimate study of Mrs. E. H. Har-
rirhan by Reina Melcher. Now that Mrs.
Hartman has taken up her late hus-
bands gigantic schemes she is an in
tensely interesting public figure The
article throws new light on her. In
the South the government is making
over the poor white men. ''Remaking
Millions of Men" tells with what success.
''The Greater Thing" is a strong adven-
ture story by Roland Ashford Phillips of
Wall Street young man who goes West
'Susanne's Solitaire" by Elizabeth New
port Hepburn, is love story, too, that
will delight young and old. 1.-The Cary
ed Door, the serial by Fred Jackson,
grows more and more breathless. Three
authoritative articles tell of the fashions
for Fall. The whole book shows great
advance in magazine making. 1t is
eautifully illustrated and deserves a
place in every home.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
fOLEY,S ORINOLAXATIVE
Foa STOMACH TROUBLE and CONSTIPATION
Foa STOMACH TROUBLE
NORTH SEARsMONI.

NORTH SEARSMONT.
Mrs. George Hook and grandson who have
been at the campground for the past week. re-
turned home August 14th.. 80. Mr.. B. S. Hunt
of Worcester, Mass, is spending his vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Hunt
-. Emil Flock of Jamaica Plain. who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Milbury Hunt for few
days, returned home August 14th.. b.. Miss
Emily F. Miller of Belfast spent Sunday in
this place. Elmer L. Cushman was called
from Jamaica Plain August 10th on account of
the death of his mother, Mrs. Alice Cushman.
49,. Miss Frances Belts arrived from Portland
to spend few weeks with her aunt, Mrs
Abram Sansom.. Mrs. Inez Brown and the
Misses Inez and Edith Cushman We're at Mrs.
o. A. Shibles Sunday, Joshua Rivers of the
village is stopping few days with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Abbie Ordway.... Walter Ordway
spent Sunday in this place.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
HIRING $4,000 MODEL FARMERS.
This is Being Done in the South to Inn
prove the Poor Whites"

In the south today there are so, 900
demonstration farms backed by the gov
eminent to show the "poor whites" how
to farm. AS soon as these farmers are
shown that their land will grow crops
they are willing to try, says the New
Idea Woman 5 Magazine for September.
When an Individual can not be persuad-
ed to farm as he is advised he must be
hired to do so. He himself must grow
garden about his house, raise chickens,
feed some hogs, cultivate crops under
instructions. He must himself perform
the miracle.
The government selects one farmer in
a neighborhood.
This one man becomes the demonstrate
or under the direction of the Department
of Agriculture. He has been selected in
the first place because of suspected latent
possibilities. After the first year he fol-
lows instructions eagerly and works
ceaselessly. His neighbors have seen
his success and it has impressed them
deeply, for he is in no way different from
them.
This year his fence bears a placard
which announces that his is a demonstra-
ton farm of the government. He re-
ceives bulletins through the mail. He
has been selected from among them all
and feels proud of himself.
Under the circumstances he feels that
there should be no weeds in his fence
corners, his horse should have better har-
ness, his house a coat of whitewash.
With the ripening of the second crop
comes the local agent of the department.
The farmers Of the neighborhood are
called to meet at the demonstration farm
and are schooled in the manner in which
the remarkable crop was grown. They
are told in detail just how to go and do
likewise. They buy seed from the dem
onstration farm, and are advised by the
local agent.
The following year half of the farms
in the neighborhood are producing these
same increased crops, and usually in five
years the whole community is at it.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
Etna Campmeeting.

The 34th annual convocation of the
First Maine Spiritualists State Camp
meeting association will be held at Etna
campground Aug. 26 to Sept 4, inclusive.
The speakers, one, the incompatible
platform test medium, Mrs. May S. Pep
per Vanderbilt of Brooklyn, N. Y, DR..
B. F. Austin of Rochester, N. Y, Rev.
Albert P. Blinn of Norwich, Conn.,, and
Wellman c. Whitney of Springfield,
Mass.
The Ladies Schubert quartet of Bos-
ton will arrive Saturday night, Aug. q,
and will assist at each service and con-
cert during the campmeeting. A fine lot
of new music is promised.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
The Republican Journal
Address REPUBLICAN JOURNAL PUB CO., Belfast Maine
Maine Still Growing in Popularity.

That Maine continues to grow in popularity
as State for summer tourists and recreation
and the condition is becoming more wide
spread is perhaps no more evident than in the
great numbers of automobiles from distant
points seen passing through the streets. Autos
with the State registration of New England
States are common in Maine. Sunday car
from California, Monday one from Missouri
and Tuesday one from Ohio indicates the fact
that there is increasing interest in the popu-
larity Of the old State, says the Biddeford
Journal.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
Fernald VS.. Plaisted.

The Democrats are seeing the mistake that
they made when they allowed the Waterville
ring to turn down Obadiah Gardner for Fred
Plaisted, as reports are coming in from all parts
of the State, particularly from the farmers and
members of the Grange, that while they
might have voted for Gardner they draw the
line at Plaisted and the Waterville crowd, for
it has become evident that vote for Plaisted
means vote to turn the State over to Messrs.
Davis, Pattangall and Jones. 1t is common
talk in Waterville that Plaisted does not make
a move without going to Waterville first to
consult with the chiefs there.-The Madison
Bulletin.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
Lime on Clay Soils.

E. A.. Rogers Of this town has demon
strated this season the value of lime on
clay soils. A field comprising an acre
treated with 1,400 pounds of lime pro-
duced more than twice as much hay as
similar land adjoining which had no lime.
The cost of the lime was about &c.
Brunswick Telegraph.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
FOR QUICK RELIEF FROM HAY FEVER.

Asthma and summer bronchitis. take Foeys
Honey and Tar. 1t quickly relieves the dis
comfort and suffering and the annoying symp-
toms disappear. 1t soothes and heals the in
famed air passages of the head, throat and
bronchial tubes. 1t contains no opiates and no
harmful drugs. Refuse substitutes Sold by
all Druggists.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
The Thomas B. Reed Statue,

The Thomas Bartlett Reed memorial associa-
ton announce the unwilling of the statue of
Names great statesman to take place on the
Western promenade, Portland, on Wednesday,
August 81, at p. m.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18

To keep your health sound; to avoid the ills
of advancing years; to conserve your physical
forces for ripe and healthful old age, guard
your kidneys by taking Foley's Kidney Rem
edy. Sold by all Druggists.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18

Dyspepsia is Americas curse Burdock
Blood Bitters conquers dyspepsia every time.
1t drives out impurities, tones the stomach,
restores perfect digestion, normal weight and
good health.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS.

Tonic in quality and action, quick in results.
For backache, headache, dizziness. nervous
ness, urinary irregularities and rheumatism.
Sold by all Druggists
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18

For any pain, from top to toe, from any
cause, apply DR.. Tropas' Electric oil. Pain
can't stay where)it is used.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18

Doan's Regulets cure. constipation without
grlplng, nausea, nor any weakening effect. Ask
your druggist for them rs cents per box.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18

The Republicans Of Ellsworth last Sat
urday renominated as candidate for
representative to the legislature Hon.
John A. Peters. Mr.. Peters was
member of the last Legislature; from the
beginning of the session to its close he
was one of its most conspicuous mem
bers, and proved himself an able and
useful legislator. If elected-and there
is little reason to suppose that he will
not be-he will be candidate for speak
er, with every prospect of being chosen.
An able lawyer, just judge, success
full business man, intensely interested in
public affairs. an interchangeable worker,
Mr.. Peters is by nature and training I'M
usually well equipped for such service as
is needed at Augusta during legislative
session. Ellsworth American.
The Republican journal., 1910-08-18
CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGISLATURE

The prospect of an old time Republi-
can majority in Eastport is most promis-
ing. The younger members of the party
here have lately shown an active and
earnest interest in political matters and
have organized for effective work. With
the substantial backing and encourage
ment they have already received it is
confidently expected that their efforts
will tell on election day. Col. E. E.
Newcomb, the Republican candidate for
the Legislature and the only local repre-
sentative on the party ticket, has served
will be in position to ably serve the in
terests of the people of the city at the
State capitol. -Eastport Sentinel.