davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-08-18
Applications Are Held Up.

It is announced that no applicants for entrance to the Confederate Home will be considered by the state board of charities until after the building has been remodeled and renovated, as there Is not now any room for addl- tional inmates. When the remodeling is finished and the veterans moved back into their quarters applications for entrance will be considered.
 Reform School Machinery.
 With the arrival of the last load of machinery for the state handle and spoke factory to be erected at the re- form school, the work of installation can soon be completed, and the mill ready for business. The work will be done entirely by the inmates of the school, cf whom there are at present about 40, and the oak and hickory on the state lands will be turned into profitable articles. Officials state that the factory will be means of giving the boys excellent and useful manual training in the conversion of the 200 acres of timber adjacent to the reform school into handles and spokes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
The End Of the Road.

There was never voice proclaimed the
There was never guard around it.
Just n corner turned in the Lane of Life,
And, ere | could marvel. found it
\ wicket gate in moldefing wall
With wild vine over it springins,
And cowied shape on the low stone
By the wicket sitting and singing,
smart men of Araby, Pilgrim and Pal
adm,
Join in the goodly array
knights of Plantagenet. horsemen of
Saladn-
All the world crowding the way
In wonder turned, and over the road
had trodden, a mist was STOPPING,
And in it was thunder of viewless hoofs.
Tumultuous myrlads, trooping -
To that one portal: The ways of the
From afar and anear came to it.
And the gatekeeper sang. as one by one,
He ushered the travellers through it
"Hither rode Launcelot, parted from
Princes and Beggarmen bold
Some like a Charlemagne. riding in
Some in their gaberdines old.
Then opened the gate. and lilies l saw
In the cool grass, nodding and waving,
\ murmur of bees was borne on the
breeze,
A tinkle of rivulets having
NelVety banks where the fiuefS recllntu
Asleep in the untroubled weather.
The beggar and king, the sage and the
knave,
And the mother and child. together.
Light, light. we gentlemen, cease from
your wandering,
Won is the ultimate quest.
Sages from comseling, fools from your
Numbering,
Rest We we'll. Silence is best"
But when would enter. that keeper
gray
With a skeleton finger stayed me-
Not yet" he whispered-iiis. finger was
cold.
And the look of his eye affrayed me
, Twas Fancy untmely showed thee the
Gate,
tShe only the Future may borrow
Go now; the feet of the galloping Hours
Shall bring thee again-and tomorrow.
REST ye now soberly. striving is done for
YOU,
Finished the Chase and Flight
If re were winners or losers is one Tor
, you, lsfz5 sFf1s5t5a
Rode we for Wrong or Right. ..,.r.
William Hervey Woods, in YOUTH
Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
The Tennessee Shad.

Another story of IawrenceVille
school by the author of The Narminta
comes from the pen OF that great stu
dent of the cub age. owen johnson.
Glowing with the deeds of an ire
sponsible, assured lad fairly bubbling
over with original ideas and talent
for commercialism. fairly riyalling that
of the famous Doe MacNooder
Hickey, after long period of men
tai wrestling. had named him the Ten
nessee Shad. and the same was agreed
TO be Hiekey's magnum opus. 1t ex-
pressed not simply state of inordi-
nate thinness. but one of incredible.
preposterous boniness such as could
only have been possessed by that
antediluvian monster that did or did
not sharpen it's sides on the ridges of
Tennessee. The Tennessee Shad frank
" confessed his ambition TO be
philosopher. his idea of the same be-
ing that of n gloriously languid person
who resided in tub and thought out
courses of action for other people to
toll over" Published by the Baker Il
TAYLOR Company, New York,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26

such sacrifice of animal life, these ex-
periments could not have been made.
Thus you place the value of a mon
keys life on par with that of your son
or daughter. unless you admit that
You have no argument against such
experiments in the processes OF scien-
tttie investigation.
Nivisection must continue to de-
gree in the advance of science against
diseases which menace the world.
Someone has said that an absolutely
just man must necessarily be abso-
lutely merciless. on the other hand.
we would not care to trust the fortunes
of future generations in the hands of
those "mercirul enthusiasts who
would balance the life of a dog or a
monkey against that of a human be-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
What Happened at Quasi.

Things happening al Quasi" Il
peninsula plantation on the coast of
South Carolina. the name jestinslY
given because the narrowness of the
connecting neck of land gives the false
appearance of an island, made exciting
times for -four school chums. They
We're camping there after a glorious
cruise in a dory and the incidents
had a most important bearing upon
the fortune of the family of the two
Carolina brothers who had as their
guests a boy from New England and
one from Virginia. -Four fine, clean.
capable good fellows they are who
know how to meet emergency without
flinehing They learn a great deal
from their cruise. and so will the
reader. A feature of Mr.. Eggleston's
books which adds greatly to their
popularity is his ability to convey
much from his own remarkable store
of knowledge without lessening the in
terest of his books. Illustrated, 81 80.
Lothrop. Lee Il Shepard Co., Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26

and assigns, 1t contains everything
YOU can think of that would properly
come under the head Of notions, and
a great deal besdes-all kinds of
stationery, all kinds of typewriter and
desk supplies, pocket-knives. scissors.
fountain pens, card eases, purses,
wrist-b bags, visiting cards, business
cards. and-sh- h-ht-even the kind OF
cards which run fifty-two to set and
may be used for playing old maid and
other harmless games"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
Cure of Spinal Meningitis.

Some time ago, we had the satisfac-
ton OF announcing that the Rockefel-
Ter institute had discovered serum
that would save life from the dread
spinal meningitis. Walter Prichard
Eaton, in Munsey's for october. writes
eneouragingly of DR.. FleXner's investi-
cation of epidemic spinal meningitis
and his discovery of an anti-serum for
its cure. The writer declares that
that discovery alone has already saved,
as the figures show. hundreds of lives
and will go on saving thousands more.
1t is known that the mortality vas as
high as so per cent. before DR. Flex-
hers discovery. 1t still remains a
deadly malady, yet, where diagnosis Is
prompt, and the anti-serum injection
made early, the hope of recovery is
now founded on large percentage of
effective cures reported from the
Rockefeller institute.
The same writer remarks that per
haps 200 animals We're sacrificed in
all" Against such sacrifice of animal
life. largely OF monkeys, of course
there are regrets from all, and howls
| of disapproval and resentment from q
certain class of people who are evel
ready to trig the wheels of progress
yet the first to complain when they
become victims of a disease which
science is endeavoring TO eradicate
I Dr fFlexners discovery was the result
lof long, patient, careful experiment il
j one of the best equipped laboratorie
that the world has known. Withou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
SOME POSTsCRIPTS
1HoliSton PoSt.1

An English firm soon VIII publish Il
directory of the scientific workers OF
the world and OF the patrons of scien-
tihc investigation.
The New jersey inventor of an aero
plane the planes of which form an al
most complete circle believes its shape
will prevent its capsiZing.
The Paris police have established n
laboratory for the express purpose or
analyzing bombs and. If possible, trac-
ing them TO their sources.
The outer ends of the tubes of new
automobile horn are closed and the
inner ends open, thus preventing them
from being elogged by dust.
Daily orders are sent to the COM
mandAr of the French army III Nor
Deco from the ministry of war in Paris
by wireless from the Eiffei tower.
BY producing more than four times
as much coke as it did in 1908, Illinois
last year attained fourth place among
the coke producing states.
BY reinforcing concrete railroad ties
with barbed wire, a California inyen-
tor has succeeded in preventing them
from rumbling under vibration
Engineers in India are trying the
novel experience of catching that
comtry's heavy rainfall in reservoirs
and using ii to produce electric Pc" :
CT.
An internal combustion locomotive
of 1000 horsepower. using crude pc
troIeum for fuel is hauling trains sue
cessfullv on a Prussian railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
IN. Y. PresS.)


A man is ashamed to wear new
clothes and & woman not TO.
A penny in the hand is worth more
than nickel in the slot machine.
The more sense a man has about
most things the bigger fool he can be
about some thing.
1t seems as il woman would rather
have her husband wear rubbers than
Use Christian language.
When man gets mad about the
cook at home it's safer for him not to
boil over till he gets down town and
can scold the Office boy.
There's no excitement in the world TO
beat twins, except triplets.
When you take mans umbrella it,
borrowing: when he takes yours 1t s
stealing.
4 man can't even be an uncle OF 4
new baby without thinking most OF the
credit for it is his.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
The Bay State Primaries.

Today (Tuesday) Massachusetts
tries out her state wide direct prima-
ry. and the experiment will be watch
ed with interest by the people OF
Maine. because of its own installation
of a similar system. The newspapers OF
the Bay state appear TO consider II
their first duty to encourage the vot-
ers TO come out TO the primaries with
the same interest and numbers as in
the election itself. II is the beginning
in Massachusetts of the practice OF
nominating candidates for state office
by the people themselves. The system
should do away with that class oil
erumblers who are always complain
ing of the nominees for whom they
are obliged TO vote if they vote at all.
The employee can no longer complain
that his employer is able to nominate
the candidates and that his own fran
chise is worthless. II he goes to the
primaries and votes to suit himself,
his ballot will go just as far toward
naming candidate as viii that of his
employer. If he remains at home. and
allows unworthy candidates to be-
nominated. he should hold his peace
and vote for those who most nearly
represent his political views. We be-
lieve if the direct primary is met half
way by the voters. that it will foster
independence and will do away large
~ with political machinery which has
been generally cursed by the average
voter.
The people of Maine should watch
direct 4priraary matters and study the
terms of the law just blished in
this state with view to making the
most Of its advantages. If there is no
general interest in selecting candidates
and in nominating them. in rural sec
tions. the claims of the opposition tol
the lax will be fully justified. because
one OF the evils which the law was
calculated to mitigate will be propa-
pascd-the cities and more densely
populated sections naming all the can
didates. because of lack of concerted
interest and attention on the part of
the rural voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
Coming Events

Sept 25-26-27-Nat. Conservation Con-
gress at Kansas city. Mo,
Sept 25-26-27-Maine Society OF Civil En-
gineers, Kansas City. Mo.
Sept 1921 -2S-North Franklin Agricul-
tural Fair. Phillips.
Sept 27-Eighth Annual Convention OF
the Androscoggin County Sunday School
Sept 27-Meeting of Governor and Coun-
Sept. 27-2s-@-Annual Convention Of
Union, Waterville.
oct 2-3-4-5-Annual Meeting Maine Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs. Saco.
Oct. 3-5-Maine Baptists. Skowhegan.
Oct. 4-S-Maine State Advent Christian
Conference, Dover.
Oct. domaine Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton, Portland.
Oct. 12-Columbus Day.
Oct 12-14-Bangor Musical Festival.
Oct 16-1S-Portlapd Musical Festival
Oct 20-Convention of York County ODD
Fellows, Springvale.
Oct. 25-Anpual meeting Supreme Com
mandery, Knights of Temperance, Port
Oct. 25-26-27-Annual Convention Maine
Teachers Association. Augusta.
Nov. l-3-Maine state Conference OF
Charities and corrections, Augusta.
Nov 14-I5-is-Annual Convention Maine
State Pathological Association. Augusta.
Maine Fair Dates.
Sept. 26-Grange Fair, at North Haven
Sept. 26-Richmone Farmers Club Far.
Sept 26-27-2s-Ke nnebec County Fair.
Readfield.
Sept. 27-Grange Fair. Canaan
Sept. 26-27-2S-Ca1ais Town Fair,
Sept 26-27-2S--Mest Penobscot FAR,
Exeter.
tural Fair. Phillips
Sept. 26-27-28-North Knox Fair, Union
Sept. 26-27-2S-Bristol Fair. Bristol Mills
Sept. 27-2S-No. oxford Fair, Andover.
Sept Northumberland Farmers CluD
Fair. West Cumberland.
Sept. 29-30-Somerset County Fair,
Arson.
Sept sO-Sidney Fair, sidney.
Oct 3-Lakeside Grunge. Harrison.
Oct 3-4-Winslow Grange Fair
Oct. 3-4-Unity Park Assn, Unity.
Oct 3-4-5-West oxford Fair. Fryebnirs.
Oct. 3-4-5-FranBiin Co. Fair, Farming
ton.
OSl t4-5-Lincoln County Fair. Dam
ariscotta.
Oct 3-4-5-Cattle Show and Fair. Pleas
ant Valley Grange.
Oct 4-Grange Fair. Saco.
Oct. 4-5-F'reeport Agricultural Society
Fair. Freeport.
Oct. l0-11-12-Sagadaho Co. Fair, Tops
ham.
Oct 11-19-west Bath Grange Fair.
Nov. 6-ll-Maine Corn and Fruit SNOW
Portland.
Dec. 12-13-14-15---M Maine Poultry and Ier
Stock Association, Portland. Ill"
Dec. 6-21-2s-29r-Freeport Poultry Asso-
citation, Frceport.
Jan. 2-3-4 lsl2-western Maine Poultry
Assn, South Paris. y 79luh4t
- Pomona Dates. II Inagf
Oct. 3-Oxfords Pomona Orange, Iiafri-a
son, alse1sls a-l.ss-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
Obadiah Should Go Into Training.

Senator Obadiah Gardner, farmer
from Maine, should begin to enumerate
tho ureroeatives OF the noble calling
10 which he has just been advanced.
We can imagine Obadiah joyousiy ae-
eepting that Sl25 per session as
Stationery allowance Obadiah of
Rockland will know just what to do
with that $i25 whether his correspond
enee he lavish or scanty. Obadiah
will not refuse it, But when It comes
to the grooming which Uncle sam
gives his Congressman, we would sug-
gest that our distinguished Knox
county citizen should get into train
ing Uncle Sam supplies everything
from manicures to BARRIERS, to make
his lawmakers more beautiful. The
rotund face of the newest senator
from Maine viii shine not only with
satisfaction, but with the arts of che
experts provided ct national expense.
Senator Obadiah viii have free use
Of the Congressional bath aud the bar
Der shop under thu capitol. He can
take a nifty Turkish bath. a Rus
sian bath, Roman bath. a needle
shower, or the plain. old-faslioned
Pike county style OF bath (Which
might also be practiced in Knox
county, lying down in the tub with
both faucets turned en-. and feel it
isn't going 10 cost him a cent. AS
often as he pleases Senator Gardner
may present mis-, smooth, round coun-
tenanoe To the dexterity of the eX-
pert shaver or for facial massage. or
he may be manicured "all around.
as they say when shoeing horse, at
public expense. He may have his
neck shaved. and si6eboards eombed
out and polished. just as If he were
going to some large social function
up in Maine. and Uncle Sam will come
around and pay the claims Of th'
whole outfit.
Under the title, THE Perauisites 81
Puolie Life" Irwin $. Cobb, in Mum
sey's for October, writes entertaining
IN along the above lines. and tells o
the Congressional notions-everythin;
supplied free-from wrist bags am
scissors to visiting cards and Others
~ 10 a set. He says
I'VE mustn't overlook the notion
coi....sr, ~ the Capitol. either n tn
members sssunt.a SO why should, We
Especially as the said notion-1nunte
is 4 gracious and enduring boon I
statesmen, their wives families, heir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
Robinetta.

A charming story is this result OF
collaboration of Kate Douglas Wisgin'
Mary and Jane Findlater and Allan
McAuley. tits the tale of plum tree,
by an artist whom IL
made famous. thereafter becoming the
main support of aged Nurse Pretty-
mana wonderful tree with an IN
diyiduality, forcing the reader 10
mourn it's untimely cutting down as
though 1t were living character.
Like all of Kate Douglas Wisgin
heroines, Robinetta is creature OF
charm, carrying spirit. pluck ana
merry heart. She is Il picture III
book which is, in truth, series OF
pictures. like delicate pastels, among
sandwiched bits of blithe dialogue.
The scenes are typically English. fuo-
lshed by Houghton. Mifiiin Company
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
A Practical Year Book.

This excellent little diary is issued
each year. and kept strictly up-to-
date. Contains Wages Table, how TO
Deposit Money in Postal SAVINGS
Banks. Panama Canal Record, Moon )
Phases, Tips on Banking. 1910, census
II. &. Cities, 10000 up. Handy Ruier,
for measuring, on back cover, flrsl
Things. Facts about the Bible, Memo
rapda for every day Of 10 moAtns.
showing day of week month ana year.
holidays and special Church days.
State Flowers. cash account for eacii
month; identification page. Caiendefs
for 1912, 6 months Of 1911 ana
months of 1919 Rates of postage,
birthstones for each month. Laird x
Lee. Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
The Unfadino Light.

Caroline Davenport Swan has made
a warm place for herself in our hearts
these last few years by the verses in
many periodicals from time TO time
over her name. Many Of these poems
now collected in the volume, The I'm
fading Light. perhaps most-have
devotional themes. and there are n
number for Christmas and for Easter
that are particularly attractive. The
poems are generally short and the
book well adapted to lick up for the
brief moments that are available to the
busiest people. Published by Sher-
man. French & Co. price Sl.25.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
Editor S 7 able
Short Ballot PRINCIPLES.

Bringing the doctrines set forth in
to a very interesting light, short
Ballot Principles by Richard Childs
is being distributed upon the desks of
editorial writer's throughout the coun-
try. The doctrines set forth have not
yet become universally familiar, but
the fact that all the leading universe
ties and colleges have included Mr.
Chiids' writings in their teach demon
strates the respect in which these doc
trines are held by authorities on politi-
cal science. Published by Houghton,
Miffiin Company, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
Rocky Fork.

Faithfully and attractively picturing
the folklore of former generations
there has been satisfying demand for
this book-so extensive as to bring the
publishers 10 place it upon the market
in a more attractive form. In the
happiest possible way is the rural
school in the Middle West in the
decade preceding the Civil war por-
trayed. Exciting scenes are there as
we'll as pathetic and humorous, blend
ing into singular power and charm
Published by Lothrop, Lee Shepard
Co. Boston; price Sl.25.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
Tuesday, September 26, 1911.

Get high enough up and you
will be above the fog and
while the men down in ii are
squabbllng as to whether there
is anything outside the mist,
YOU, from your sunny station,
will see the, far-olf coasts.
and happy catch some Whit
OF perfume from their shores,
and see some glinting of a
glory upon the shining turrets
of the city that hath founda-
tons. Selected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
IN THE WIDE WORLD.
Rrooklyn Standard Union.)

(Brooklyn Standard UnioH.J
The only paper money that is ac-
cepted practically all over the siope
is not money" at ali, but the notes
of the Bank of England. These notes
are simply printed in black INK on
Irish linen. water-lned paper, pam
white. with ragged edges. The notes
of the Ranque de France are MATE
of white water-lined paper printed III
black and white, with numerous my
illogical and allegorical pictures. Ihey
are in denominations of from % iran,
to 1000 francs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26

Some of us will breathe n little
deeper now that the reciprocity issHc
has been definitely settled. Republi-
can congressman and editors who did
not fully agree as To this great ques-
ton can now get together and shake
hands across the chasm which for the
time being split the party. II only we
knew how to dispose of that great
Maine issue the rum question. how
happv we might all he Maine poll
ticians of both parties are all at sea
as to what step shall now be taken
with relation to prohibition and the
coming campaign. Logically it would
appear that the Democracy must in
sist upon prohibitory repeal and the
Republicans must stand by the law.
But the division on this question seems
To be so much in doubt that the lead
ers of both parties hesitate about de-
claring themselves and Will wait for
some manifestation OF preference on
the part of those who follow them.
Whatever happens we should all pray
that Maine may not have 10 suffer
another campaign based on the rum
question for some years to come at
any rate.@Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26

TT has been demonstrated by TING
deonrtment of agriculture that Chinese
ard Japanese bamboos can be grown
profitably in the United States. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
volcEs OF THE PRESS.

The editor Of WeterVille Sentinel Is
greatly disturbed by Taft's tactical En-
rors. How about Cyrus's letter en- ms
in the Associated Press!
Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26

\ generous fund has been placed at
the disposal of "a resident of Camden
10 be used in scholarships for residents
education. the money to be available
in October. That this is a beginning
which ought to spread through every
county in Maine, is the belief of one
who has noted the universal love Of
music which Maine people evinee. and
the scarcity OF melody here compared
| with its prevalence in other states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26

No notice whatever will be taken If
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, 1911-09-26

4 29-ouncc Pippin is a center Of at
traction in Biddeford. The rest of the
attraction consists of four other apples
Of the same variety. The combined
weight Of the five apples is five pounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26

The pupils in the FoXcroft village
sehoolheuse left the building III 40
seconds in response TO the sounding
of the fire alarm gong Thursday after
noon This was the first time this fall
that the alarm had been given and
therefore the pupils did not make
quite as quick time as they have on
some previous occasions. the lowest
record being 45 seconds, good one
considering the fact that there are
UPWARDS of $50 children in the build
ing. The pupils march out quickly
hut in order, with no pushing or ceWd-
ing. ana do not know until they are
all out of the building whether the
alarm is false one for practice or
whether a fire is actually in progress.
-Piscataalis Observer.