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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
Napoleon.
(Robert G. Ingersoli.)


A while ago stood by the grave of
the old Napoleon--a magnificent tomb
of gilt and gold. fit almost for deity
dead-and gazed upon the saEcopha-
gus Of rare and nameless marble.
where rest at last the ashes Of thas
restless man. I leaned over the bal
ustrade and thought about the career
of the greatest soldier Of the modern
world.
| saw him walking upon the banks
of the Seine contemplating suicide.
I saw him at Toulon--I saw him put
ting down the mob in the streets Of
Paris-I saw him at the head OF the
army of Italy-I saw him crossing
the bridge Of Lodi with the tri-color
in his hand--I saw him in Egypt In
the shadows of the pyramids-I saw
him conquer the Alps and mingle the
eagles of France with the eagles OF
the crags. / saw him at Marengo, at
Ulm and Austerlitz. saw him In
Russia, where the infantry Of the snow
and the cavalry of the wild blast
scattered his legions like winters
withered leaves. I saw him at Leipsic
in defeat and disaster-driven by
million bayonets back upon Paris
clutched like a wild beast, banished to
Elba. I saw him escape and re-
take an empire by the force OF his
genius. / saw him upon the e-shtfnl
field of Waterloo, where chance and
fate combined to wreck the fortunes
Of their former King. And saw him
at St. Helena. with his hands crossed
behind him gazing out upon the sad
and solemn sea.
thought of the orphans and Wild
ows he had made-of the tears that
had been shed for his glory and OF
the only woman who ever lc.ed him.
pushed from his heart by the cold
hand Of ambition. And said would
rather have been . French peasant
and worn wooden shoes. would
rather have lived in q hut with
vine growing over the door and the
grapes growing purple in the amor
GUS kisses Of tho autumn SUI
would rather have been that .oos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Have they kept any OF them? Then
why this chapter on Campaign Prom
ises Kept?" Would not Campaign
Pledges We Have Broken have won
just as many votes?
If they call the AFFECT return to the
spoils system reorganization" of the
civil service, then perhaps that prom
Use has been kept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

peasant, with my loving wife at my
side, knitting as the day died out Of
the sky-with my children upon my
knees and their arms around me. 1
would rather have been that man. and
gone down to the tongueless silence OF
the dreamless dust, than to have been
that imperial impersonation of force
and murder known as Napoleon the
Great.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
Editors Letter Box.

The publication Of . letter In this
department u not TO be taken -
an endorsement Of tts view. by the
Kennebec Journal This column
10 maintained for the discussion Of
matters OF general public interest
son and not Of . libeleus ~ ehs=
atWA paturA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

the custom during the fall and reports
the water as enjoyable last Sunday.
as 1t was in mid summer MIR. WEIGH is
the earliest and the latest of swimmers
in these parts and thrives on the recre-
alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Tom Atkins may neglect his bath
Because of German shot and shell:
But you can bet your life he'll have
His cup of tea, in spite Orwell?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
A Sucker for Pop.

Pa, when l look in a mirror the left
side of my face seems to be the right side
and the right side the left
Yes. the mirror reverses them"
Then why doesn't 1t reverse the top
and bottom of my face the same way?"
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

The Fall fishing in the trout brooks
in York county, is the poorest for years,
owing to the drouth. The brooks are
all low and many of them are practi-
cally dry. Many of the wells OF the
farmers have given out. and last week
they We're compelled to haul water
from the river, long distance away
for their livestock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Teacher-"So you are bashful?'
Sammy-"Yep. take after my father"
Teaeher-"Was your father bashful?"
Sammy--"Well, ma says If pa hadn't
been so bashful I'd be two years older. -
Wroe's Writings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

A movement Is on foot to do away
with the old Phi Rho Debating Socie-
ty, an organization established at the
Bath High school more than IS years
ago. The Phi Rho is secret society,
candidates for admission being taken
from the three upper classes, and
scarcely boy has graduated from the
school without having been member
OF the society. The new movement
would turn the old organization into
an open society, in which the girls as
we'll as the boys would have the priv
ilege Of membership. What the out
come of this will be is unknown, but
many old members Of the organization
who are well acquainted with the ira
ditions of the society do not welcome
the proposed change.
Vinalhaven business men are at the
head of a corporation which has Just
contracted with Boston parties for the
construction at Vinalhaven of a power
plant that will be one Of the best in
that part of the State. The Island town
Is now enjoying the most prosperous
period In its history, it's several indus
tries having combined payroll of
nearly $4,000 per week. 1t is produc-
ing more paving blocks than any other
town in the United States, and has
the only horse-net factory in New
England. Tho industries create a de-
mand for 1000 horsepower, and with
the completion of the new power plant
many Of them will transfer from steam
to electricity. The town will also be
equipped with an electric light system.
John p. WEIGH OF Portland has not
missed weekly plunge at Cape Cot
tage ~ summer. from a very. early
start late in the spring. He has kept up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
BETHLEHEM LODGE NO a. .

BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. IS, r, q
A. M: Special communication Monday.
Oct. g. at 7.30 O'Clock. Work in M. M.
degree. Inspection. Refreshments. Ali
soJourning brethren are cordially inyit-
ed to attend.
PEARL E. FULLER, Sec.
ORIN b. FROST, w. NJ
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER, NO.
IL. o. Z. s. Stated meetings the first
wednesday OF each month at Masonic
Temple. AL members sojourning in the
city are invited to attend.
ETHEL NJ. BABBITT w NJ
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON. Sec.
aug2S, WITT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

At the Lambs one night a number of
players, forsaking. for once talk of
shop, were discussing the wonders of
invention and of discovery during the
last century. when DeWolf Hopper
got fresh
During the lull in the conversation
the tall comedian ventured to observe,
with becoming gravity, that to him
the most wonderful of inventions was
dynamite.
why dynamite? asked someone,
falling for Hopper's gag.
Because there's nothing in the
world that can hold a candle to it,"
said Hopper.
Whereupon they chased him from
the place.
a boy. For months there was nothing
he never took his eyes off the work he
was doing. A few weeks ago the man
ufacturer looked UP to see the boy
standing beside his desk.
What do you want?" he asked.
Want me pay raised"
What are you getting?"
"Ten shillings week"
WELL how much do you think you
are WORTH"
Fifteen shillings."
you think so, do your"
Eyes sir, an I've been thinkin' so
for three weeks. but I've been so blam-
ed busy l amt had time to speak to
you about it,"
The boy got the raise.-Uplift Maya
zine
Little Annals father was a baseball
enthusiast and had taken her to
several games. One Sunday morning
she went with him and her mother to
the service in the Methodist church.
Anna was not much interested in the
sermon until the minister warmed up
to his subject and the older man near
the pulpit began to shout, "Amen,"
"Hallelujah," etc. On the way home
she looked up at her father and ex-
claimed, Say Pop. who we're the men
up front roofing for the preacher?'-
September Lippincott's.
Five-year- old Herbert, scion OF a
bookish family. had learned to read so
early and so readily that his first
glimpses. Of storyland were growing
hazy In his memory. One day he con-
fided to his mother:
"Ruthie showed me her new book
today, and it's the lueerest thing you
ever saw Why, it just says. Is 1t Il
dog? 1t is dog. Can the dog rum and
lot Of things like that Course I was
too polite to say so, but it didn't seem
to me the style was bit juicy!"-
September Lippincott's.
A Sucker for Pop.
Pa, when l look in a mirror the left
side of my face seems to be the right side
and the right side the left
Yes, the mirror reverses them"
Then why doesn't 1t reverse the top
and bottom of my face the same way?"
Boston Transcript.
Teacher-"So you are bashful?'
Sammy-"Yep take after my father"
Teaeher-"Was your father bashful?"
Sammy--"Well, ma says If pa hadn't
been so bashful I'd be two years Older
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Smelts have been making their APP
pearance during the past week on the
Maine coast but are not very plenty as
yet. They are appearing in larger
numbers in the New Meadows river
than in the Kennebec. but the fisher
men do not anticipate any large
catches until the weather becomes
colder. Smells are the most popular
fish caught by the amateur fishermen
and during the season the wharves up
and down the whole river front are
lined with fishermen, most of whom
have good luck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Holman f. Day, the author. who has
been cruising along the Maine coast
in his yacht has returned to Portland
for the winter and will continue his
literary work there. Mr.. Days stage
success Along Came Ruth" now in a
successful run in Boston, is likely to
be followed by another play In due
time, as his venture into that realm has
been very gratifying to him and to
Henry W. Savage. who has staged the
piece. Mr.. Day is popular writer and
accurate reproductions of Maine people
and their habits and customs are fea-
lures Of many of his short stories.
Island Falls sportsmen are expert
encing a mild sensation over the fact
that large woodcock was recently
captured in that place. 1t is said to be
the first ever shot there. The theory in
that section as to their becoming ex-
tinct is that the telephone and tele-
graph wires are at just the height
where the birds in flying strike them
and are killed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Muldoon of East
port Saturday celebrated the 55th an
niversary of their marriage at their
home on Boynton street Mr.. Null
doom was born 81 years ago in county
Donegal, Ireland, coming to Eastport
about 1856, conducting a market and
engaging in home farming. Mrs. Null
doom was Miss Annie McGurk of East
port, born there rs years ago. Mrs.
Muldoon still does the household work
for herself, husband, son James and
adopted son john Mr. Muldoon is
troubled with rheumatism but gets
about the house with cane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 100 Friday.
oct. 23rd, work in Second degree.
w. f. CURRIER, N G.
E. f. WESTON, Sec.
DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Talk about hunting! Why, Bert
Clark, the 12-year-old son of Allen
Clark OF Foxcroft, Wednesday shot a
200.pound buck In his own door yard.
The deer, evidently tired of hearing
the yarns of poor hunting conditions
in his native state, walked from the
woods into the dooryard on purpose
to give the lad good shot and 10
disproye the aforementioned yarns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Fifty-f1ve hundred salmon fingerlings
from the Enfield hatchery were shipped
Wednesday, 5000 to Bog lake, Maehias,
and $500 to Coleback lake, Ayers juno
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

Bar Harbor's water department has
been prof1ting just $40 per day during
the stay of the German steamer Kron-
prinzessin Cecilie in that port, but
that is about the entire amount, as
almost all of the supplies have been
secured from away and the sailors
when on shore leave spent almost
nothing, they being allowed only 81
per week. Six hundred and ninety
officers and crew are now on the
vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENr NO

meetings at $50 o'clock every second
work in Patriarchal degree.
]. r. TOWNSEND, C. p.
c. E. STEWART. Scribe.
DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. o, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at o'clock. Tuesday, Nov. II, work in
=. NJ degree.
c. S. PEASLEE, Capt.
RAY M. BURNS, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

The small catches of herring along
the coast in the vicinity of Eastport,
Is said to be due largely to the run
of high tides. Old fishermen say that
1t will be late in October and possibly
early in November before the herring
in large schools will reach Passama-
quoddy bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

At the Lambs one night a number of
players, forsaking. for once talk of
shop, were discussing the wonders of
invention and of discovery during the
last century. when DeWolf Hopper
got fresh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

r. B. cAPEN REBEkAH LODGE NO.
81 l. o. o. f. meets End and 4th Wednes-
day evenings at $50 o'clock.
EDITH II. CURRIER. N. G.
SADIE 4. METCALF, Rec. Sec
mch26,mw-f,lyr
CAPITAL aERiE, NO. 1866, r. o.
Eagles. meets in F. o. L. hall, 2Ts Water
ST.. first and third Monday of each
month at 8 o'clock.
GEO w. JENKINS. Prea
BERT D. PRAY. Sec.
eodtf
KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEEs
Kennebec Tent No. 15. meets in Golden
Cross hall on first Monday Of each
$. C. c. WARD, Com.
E. L. MERRILL, r. X
L. II. DUDLEY. F. K
U. o. G. c, MORRILL,. COM.
mandery, No. SIG, q. o. G. c. Regular
meetings second and fourth Tuesday
evenings at 100 o'clock at Golden cross
D. SAUNDERS PATTERSON. N. C.
LETTIE L. WING. K r.
w. E. CLOUGH, r. X. R.
m-w-f.
OWL g AUGUSTA Nest, No 1855.
Wv LID meets in their hall in the
Darby Block the first and third Fridays
of every month at 730 p NJ.
ALBERT E. HALL. Pres,
VINCENT H. DUNNING. Sec.
m-w-fritf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-23

A young Canadian boy residing at
Campobello Island. near PASSPORT,
attempted to give Wild West ex
hibition of rope throwing last week
but neglected to unite one end of the
long rope from cow, and when the
animal became frightened and started
on wild run the boy was badly cut
and bruised. The noose-end of the
long rope became caught over the
boys foot when the COW ran away.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-05-23
W. G. T. u. NOW THE POPULAR
MEETING.
ones, too

Woman s Christian Temperance
Union held their monthly social
meeting at the home of Mrs. Nor
ris Wednesday. The union con-
tinues to grow in numbers and in
terest.
rty-eight ladies and nine
young people We're present at this
meeting. A very interesting and
instructive program was given. also
instrumental and vocal selections :;
which were much appreciated. The
refreshment committee, Mesdames
Norris, Smith and Nelson, deserve
very much praise for their part.
consisting of salads, cake, coffee,
strawberry shortcake, Strawberries
and cream. This being Mrs. Dut-
tons birthday, a special menu was
prepared in her honor. Everyone
went home feeling a red-letter day
had truly been reached. Our next
social meeting will be held with
Mrs. Kelso, June 10. Everyone in
terested is welcomed at these meet
ings.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-05-23

Robert Oxley was up from Den
yer on Sunday and was heartily
greeted by his friends here. He
returned in the afternoon and will
remain in the hospital until July
so that he will not be exposing his
hip to any chances Of further ac-
cident as he is obliged to use a
crutch what little he walks. His
left hip is now in cast and he
hopes that there will be no fur
ther trouble on account of any sur
gical operation which may be liable
to occur. A settlement with the
companies on account of claims for
damages has been effected and
while he does not get as much as
he hoped for yet take it all around
he says it is satisfactory and re-
lieves him from the worry, tur-
moil, expense and trouble that is
associated with a prolonged suit
for damages. 1t has been about two
years since he met with his serious
accident by the collision Of the
railroad train and the Denver
Tramway car near the Denver
stock yards. The suit has been
pending the greater part of the
time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-05-23

The social session of the Elks or
July Fourth will be a most inter
esting occasion. If you want to see
it as it should be seen all you have
to do is to buy a ticket and you
can do this by calling on any men,
bero of the committee, which con
sists of Frank A. Miller, VIM. J.
Woodward and AL Weinberger
They can tell you all about it. 1t
is going to be a gala occasion and
you may get something at this ses-
sion that will be joy for years
and thing of great pleasure. You
know that when the Elks under
take anything they don t stop short
of the best of success and this is
what they are going to do on this
occasion. 1t is gotten up for the
benefit of the great reunion to be
held in Denver and everyone
should buy ticket and help along
the good cause.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-05-23

The Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie stands alone as the greatest ex-
preston of comradeship among
men, This could be expected from
patriots engaged in war unpa-
ralelled in history-a war that
called men into service from all
walks of life. 1t was a question of
loyalty and devotion to country
and services that developed charac-
ter, tested unflinching courage,
the most tender sympathy for
stricken comrades, obedience to or
ders at the risk Of limb and life
and endeared souls in the most low
ing manner. The three million men
composing the Grand Army are
passing away, the death rates in
1912 being one man every eleven
minutes and it is estimated that by
1880 all will have answered to the
last earthly roll call. Several years
ago Idaho Springs could muster
sixty veterans for Memorial Day,
but this year only thirteen are liv-
ing and but nine belong to the G..
A. r. post, not leaving enough to
fill all the offices, but these few
are enthusiastic in keeping the
post alive and in keeping up the
spirit of patriotism as an example
to the rising generation. In order
to assist in this beautiful custom
of observing Memorial Day we
have taken and drilled boys and
girls for this year who will take
our places in the program of the
day, the observance of which will
be held in front of the cannon at
2 p. m, Saturday, May 80, if the
weather is favorable. otherwise the
exercises will be held in the Press
byterian church. 1t is suggested
that when the bell rings our people
remain bare headed and in silence.
that flags be floated at half mast
during the services and then raised
to the top during the remainder of
the day. K. NJ. Killen. Comman-
der; Chas. F. Devlan, Sr., Adju-
tant.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-05-23
Memorial Day Program

The following program for Me-
mortal Day, May Both, has been
handed in for publication and it is
pleasure to print anything per-
tanning to this annual important
event. Year by year the ranks of
the veterans of the Civil War are
thinning out and too much respect
cannot be shown the aged surviv-
ors.
Tolling of the city bell for five
minutes by Merl Redding.
Raising Of the City flag by Mil
dred Jones.
Reading of the Order Of the Day
by Albert Slower.
Singing by the pupils of the pub
lie school.
Prayer by Esther Eckstedt.
Song, Gone, But Not Forgot
ten" Elsie White.
Reading. General Logan S first
order for Memorial Day service, in
1868, Victor Feldt.
Song. 1.-The Little Brown But
ton, Annie Dory.
Reading Abraham Lincoln s
Gettysburg Address, Arthur Hull
let.
Song by Arlene Harden.
Address. "'rhe Flag" by Com
mander X. NJ. Killen.
Song by the Pupils of the public
schools.
America by the Pupils and
Audience.
Benediction by Rev. John Knoz
Hall.
Exercises conducted by Adju-
tant ChaS. f. Devlan. Sr.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-05-23

Miss Nellie Holmes left for the
East after spending over two
weeks as the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
.Jud NJ. Brown. Her home is in Aus
tralia, where she has charge of the
children s ward in one Of the in
sane asylums. Her profession is
that Of trained nurse. She is
absent on trip of seven months
which she is spending in this coun-
try. She will visit Boston, STOP
ping at important places en- route,
both going and coming. She ex-
poets to return here in August and
spend a few days, after which she
will leave for San Francisco to
take the steamer for her home.
During her visit here she was
shown the principal points of inter-
est by her hosts and was very
greatly pleased with this part Of
her trip.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-05-23

Tom johnson is rushing the
work at the Quito mine. He has
now two machines running and is
stoping from the first or main lev
el. He shipped about 100 tons
of mill dirt to the Combination
mill and which has shown very en-
couraging results. He is mining
from twenty-five to thirty tons of
this mill dirt a day with the force
now employed and with a most ia
vorable outlook.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-05-23
School Notes
Commencement Exercises

The following is the program of
the exercises of Commencement
week of our schools:
Friday evening, May 29-Junior
reception to the Senior class at the
Manual building at Z 30 o'clock.
Sunday evening, May 31-Bac-
calaureate sermon at the Methodist
church at 30 clock by Rev. G..
F. Liston.
Monday evening. June Glass
play at the Opera house at S:15
o clock, "A Crazy Idea"
Tuesday evening, June GLASS
Day exercises at High School gym
nasium at s o'clock.
Wednesday afternoon. June 8
Eighth Grade graduating exer-
cises in the High School gymna-
SUM at , clock.
Wednesday evening, June 8
High School graduating exercises
at Opera house at S:15 o'clock
Commencement address, Rev. j.
Knox Addressee.
Friday evening, June 5-Alumni
reception at Elks club, s is p. m.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-05-23

The Swedish Lutheran church
in Sunnyside is undergoing some
very important and attractive i'm
provements. The building has
been painted on the outside and
the walls and ceiling on the inside
are being very tastily decorated by
Anton Eisman. The frescoing is
artistically, but plainly ornamental
and in such manner as will be
pleasing to the eye and very at
tractive to the audience. On the
wall Of the rear of the pulpit stand,
Mr.. Eisman will paint fine pic
ture that will take the place Of the
present one and which will be a
representation of the "Good Shep-
herd" The pastor, Rev. o. M.
Anderson, has been persevering in
his work among the members of his
congregation and has been success
full in his ministry. His efforts in
having the church, internally and
externally, put in an attractive
condition is but another evidence
of his desire to serve the congre-
cation in the best possible man.
ner. The members of the church
are to be congratulated on this
evidence of their loyalty and won
derful interest in their progressive
work.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baker of
Pennsylvania left on Tuesday
morning for Denver and from
there started for the Pacific coast
on Wednesday. They were the
guests of Mayor Geo. E. McClel-
land and wife for nearly a week
and state that they had most
pleasant time and were very high
ly pleased with the kindness and
courtesy extended them. They
were also pleased with the sur
roundings and what they saw in
the mining line and notwithstand-
ing the rainy weather everything
Pertaining to their visit was thor
oughly enjoyed.