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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

merchants seem ) be today. Doubtless In
many cases thef Washington coal dealers
show generosity toward their patrons. abb
staining from Excessive profits and distrib-
utlns the scSht supplies in tine of strin-
gency with an equitable hand Neverthe-
less there appears yet to be some ground
for the belief that coal that could be sup
piled for SO a ton four weeks ago ought to
be sold for the same price today il the
actual cost of it to the merchant is in both
cases the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Up to this time Webster Davis has not
oeeH taken altogether seriously by even the
Americans who have earnestly repudiated
his conduct in the Boer. affair. He has
seemed to most men a more or less ridicu-
lous figure, SO fiat have fallen his efforts to
evoke great wave of pro- Boer enthusiasm
In this country. But there has been mean
while an underlying suspicion that there
was serious side to the case, after ALL
for the suggestion has been made, more or
less pointedly, that Davis did not go to Pre-
toria for his health, but that he was ami
mated by a well-defined commercial i'm
pulse. That suggestion received point when
TEielkuhl, the catspaw whom Davis used
for the organization of filibustering COM
panies, disclosed the details of the bargain
between the assistant secretary and the
clerk of the Interior Department.
Now comes MIR. Douglas Story, a news
paper correspondent of high standing
whose letters to the London Daily Mail
from the Transvaal during the war. were
regarded as highly reliable, and says with
out qualification that Mr.. Davis was paid
the sum of s125.OOO for his influence in be-
half of the Boer cause in America Mr.
Story narrates with an apparent confidence
that must spring from more than kcarsay
toria, his Introduction to many leaders as
the American Secretary of State, the con-
ferences between him and the leading Boer
officials, the laying of plans whereby
through Davis eloquence-belieyed by the
Roers to have caused McKmleys election in
1S96-the anti-English vote and the pro-
Boer vote in the United States were TO be
thrown to Bryan, thereby ensuring his sue
cess and his consequent intervention in be-
half of the Boer cause.
Mr.. Davis Is booked to appear with Mr..
Bryan in New York He will thus have an
early chance in the metropolis to answer
this charge. He has not answered that Of
Thielkuhl, far as is known. But Mr.
StOryS Indictment not be lightly
overlooked He speaks to the point He
specifies the alleged purchase price He
calls names and mentions incidents. Clear
ly Mr.. Davis must meet and satisfy the pub
lie feeling that there more than
moral sentiment in his breast to cause him
to go halfway around the world and aban-
don lucrative, honorable official position
under the United States government in be-
half of a people he did not know whose
cause he did not understand and which did
not concern him in either his personal or
political relationships in the slightest.
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English VS.. American JOCKEYS.
From the Kansas City Star.

American jockeys made clean sweep
at Newmarket yesterday. capturing the
seven races on the program. 1t is odd
that the English jockeys are blind to the
handwriting on the wall. They see Ameri-
cans whose method of riding Is strikingly
different from their own winning race after
race from them, yet they refuse to change
to the American style. II the United
States mad been invaded by English jock
eys with like results a second season would
not have found the American riders cling
ing to methods which had been demonstrat-
ed to be ineffective
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

would entail an enormous duplication. rep
resenting a prohibitive outlay. In the CEN
trally located public library, filled with
standard works, with reference books, with
sufficient duplicates along certain lines to
permit simultaneous circulation. the two
institutions are perhaps most practically
blended for the evolution of the student.
In the Public Library provision is to be
made for the best possible attainment of
this idea Efforts are to be exerted, ac-
cording to recent statements by the man
ayers, to secure liberal appropriations from
Congress on this assumption. A large col
lection of books will be displayed in the
open Shelves, from which the young
readers may draw at will and thus develop
individual tastes. The school features of
the new buiIuing have been carefully
studied. With a proper book allowance it
Is evident from present appearances that
in few years the capital will possess just
the kind of library Mr.. Spofford had in
mind when he wrote his chapter on the
uses of the library an educational ad-
Junct. place from which the young folks
may obtain all they need that the school
cannot SuupIy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
The Currency,

When you's fussin' bout yoh money an de
way de stuff is made.
Jes come an see yoh uncle; case you
needn be afraid
He's gwinter jine de trouble. White folks
has allus found
He's saterfy wild any kin you wants to
bring aroun
He wouldn shet de do an leave you STAN
in I'm de cold
Case you brings a silver dollar Std O.
one dats made O. gold.
l hates to see folks waitin foh a chance to
disagree.
Mos any kim O. dollars plenty good
enough fob me.
Jes' bring along yoh dollars, yoh kin bring
'em fast an thick
An make 'em out'n what you please. Yoh
uncle wouldn't kick.
De raw material amt what is botherin' is
head
L could bet 'em at de race track II you
made 'em out'n lead! ~ ~ri,G'
So you all dats complainin' bout de color
of de stuff,
Knows jes' whut you kin do wifi whut don
seem quite good enough
Der ism any 'casion fob to git worked up,
you see;
Mos any kim O. moneys plenty good
enough fob me
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
SHOOTING STARS.
An Embarrassing Coincidence.

Excuse me- said Senator Sorghum to
the leader of the band. Il don't pose as a
musical critic or anything of that kind.
But as political financer 1 desire to make
one request
What is that"
Il wish you would arrange your pro-
grams so that whenever 1 appear on the
platform the orchestra won't play When
you amt got no money you needn't come
around"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Work ing His Own UndOfnG,


The man who sows discord among the
people for his political profit, who arouses
class hatred in land where there should
be no classes. in order that he may get al
office, is unmist akably working his own un
doing. Mr.. Bryans cause cannot prosper
from the moment.that he begins to cry ou
that Americans are seeking to infringe or
the liberties of Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
A Waste Of Energy

No. said the stubborn citizen. Il never
confess that l am in the wrong"
why not?"
There is no use of 1t. If man makes
mistake in this life there are thousands
OF people ready to take hold and advertise
it, without his lifting his voice to swell the
clamor."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Mike" said Flooding Pete" are you a
SOCIALISM
What is your definition of a socialist %
inquired Meandering Mike, cautiously
It's one er dem guys dat thinks de COVER
ment orter take hold an pervide folks wit
everything dey eats an wears"
Nope" was the positive answer. II had
six mont's O. government rations when I
was to Jail. Dere amt enough pie In It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

1t would be highly unjust for the Chinese
politicians TO hold Emperor Kwang Su in
the background until retribution is to be
meted out and then shove him forward as
the responsible party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

In spite of the assertions that the Constf-
tuition of the United States is becoming a
back number. no democratic orator can
complain of the slightest limitations on
freedom OF speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Joseph Chamberlain advises Great Britain
to be ION something more than friendly
terms with the United States" Possibly
this will be interpreted as a hint to Eng
land to be a little kinder to US in these
boundary transactions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Verdi is erecting a home for superannu-
ated Italian artists of all classes. Although
almost ninety years of age he is himself far
from being eligible to admission to such an
ipStifIfiop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

John G. Carlisle and Theodore Roosevelt
will both subscribe to the opinion that a
Kentucky political gathering is no re-
Spector of persons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

When you is in trouble said Uncle
Eben, its sometimes hahd to tell whether
folks is comm aroun' to symp'fize wild 20,
or to git de pohticlars o. de case"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

The objection of the democratic managers
to Mr.. Hannas enormous campaign fund
has not led them to assume superior virtue
and refuse any contribution to their ex-
chpuuer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Mr. Bryan does not subscribe to the prop
os!tion that man who is good enough for
four years of the presidency ought on gen.
eral principles u be good enough for eight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

The Empress Dowager of China never
says a word about votes or "bloomers, "
but she manages to make the male politi-
clans associated with her look very small
every now and then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

German scientist has discovered that
yawning is highly beneficial to health. For
this relief, political orators. much thanks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15
Autumn nal Gloom.

The melanc holy days have come,
And for the folk who bet
November Z will be found
The melancholiest yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Mr.. Carnegie's ambition to die poor never
became so strong to make him request
Mr.. Frick 10 take possession OF his money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-15

Another Evidence of Good Feeling.
From the Boston Herald.
And so Gen Robert E. Lee Is to have a
niche In the Hall of Fame. Oh. yes, this
is reunited country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10

Saws a recent issue of the Boston
Herald in regard To n young lady,
resident of Augusta and well known
here: ION Thursday afternoon, i'll lie
gi0n Of Homer hail, the Boston BUS
mess League held 4 fine meeting in
charge OF the ways and means commit
tee of which Mrs. Edward Payson
ThaNer is chairman. The speaker of
I he afternoon was Miss Helen NJ. Fog
l.r OF the Penn Mutual Life Insurance
90, ana her subject, insurance. was
treated in q very novel ana interesting
way. presented from a woman'S stand
uoint. 10 women. and showing the pro
tactiVc and economic powers Of lnSitr-
.an,r. and especially of life Insurance.
Miss Foglcr's paper was supplemented
hv remarks from men experienced in
David NJ. HolWay, New
england manager Of the Union Central
insurance Co. and Mr.. Henry II. Put
mum. editor Of the Journal Of lnSur-
an,c Economics Many questions
wore asked by the club members and
answered by these gentlemen, ana an
interesting episode was the rising 10
he countcd'' of those members whose
lives are insured Songs were rendered
hv Mrs. s. w. Wilder, accompanied ny
Miss; Fogler. who is a musician as Well
~ a business woman, and tea was
U.rv.I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10
bronchitis quickly cured by Lung kuro
STAPLES, SMITH & MOODY IN
THEIR NEW HOME

1t was a happy thought for Staples
Smith & Moody when they first con-
sidered and decided to move into more
commodious quarters. To see them in
their present location at lS5 Water
street, is 10 congratulate them on hav
ing one of the most complete music
stores in the State.
The basement and the three floors
give them none too much room for
such Il growing ana prosperous bust
ness as they have established. Au
.susta is also fortunate i'll being made
headquarters for this extensive bi:si-
ness Probably no one branch of bust
ness helps 10 draw trade from a dis
tance more than this. and every such
business not only benefits itself. but
the city as well. Less than TWO years
since this firm was organized and COM
menccd business III This city and the
large increase Of trade has 50 soon de-
manded these extra rooms.
The elevator from the basement to
the third floor, is one Of the improve
ments the firm have added to the store
as veil as the new furnace. Bott Of
these additions are 4 credit to \. d..
Ward, and prove perfectly SatiSfaC-
tory 10 Staples. Smith & Moody. The
first floor contains a neat office where
Miss Susie Copp presideS us book
keeper. There is also an abundance Of
room on this floor for the peculiar.
and il might be said. artistic arrange
ment of the many pianos, organs and
other musical instruments whereby
the player can play upon each of the
instruments without changing their
positions.
The second floor is as warm as the
first floor and is Well named Music
hall. Here also are sample instruments.
it thereby answering the purpose of an
annex to the sales room on the first
floor without at all interfering with
the room necessary for neat and
Cosy hall. The third room has n neat
room finished off as q studio for l.. i.
Cain. The balance of this floor an
swers for a stock room. All in all, il
appears as though the firm and the
city have cause to be well pleased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10
RELY on AMERICA.
English Contractors Obliged to Send Here
for Their Supplies.

London, Dec. AIN a dispatch to the
foreign Office with reference to the Amer
lean contracts for bridges along the line
of the Uganda railroad, Sir Harry johns
ton. the commissioner for Uganda, de-
clares the railroad officials were COM
PEELED to send orders to America owing
to the British firms being unable to sup
pig their wants in reasonable time The
orders comprise not only bridges, hut
locomotives and other rolling stock. Sir
Harry adds
This and other troubles OF the raiwa y
committee in placing orders in Great
Britain. are the outcome Of the disastrous
engineers strike which has done SO much
To cripple this class of manufactures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10
Personal MENTION.

| E. A. Field Of Sidney, was in the
city, Saturday.
| J. \. Chase of Kents Hill. was in
the city. yesterday.
| w. +. Lewis of Riverside. was a
caller TO the city, Saturday.
Virgil Scribner of Manchester, was 4
visitor TO the city, Saturday
II. II. Adams of Belgrade, made the
city business call, Saturday.
r. Frye Towle of Portland. spent
Sunday with Augusta friends.
f. =. Toute of Boston, was calling
on business friends. Saturday
y. G. Barnard OF Sidney. was among
Saturdays cut-of town callers.
Albert Taught of Sidney. was called
to the city by business, Saturday.
w. j. a. Collins of the Augusta Beef
Co, left. Saturday night. for Chicago.
Frank Taylor of vassalboro. was
among Saturdays business callers to
this city.
Miss Elizabeth Stafford of Waterviilc
is the guest of Miss Lottie Stafford in
this city.
Sergeant Webster. Mrs. Webster ana
son of Vassalboro, were callers to the
Capital, Saturday.
George W. Vickery left on the fore
noon train. saturday. for 4 short bust
ness trip to Boston.
Secretary l.. Walker Mckeen of the
State Board of Agriculture. went to his
nome in Fryeburg, Saturday.
Mrs. Belle L. Phillips OF Weld. ar
rived in town. Saturday. to spend the
winter with her brother, G. T.. Halves
Fletc her Donnocker. Il student nj
Bates College. who is NJ present teach
ing in ManC hester was In the city.
Saturday.
Arthur w. Lowe OF Lewiston mho
has been i'll the eastern part Of the
state, was in the city, Saturday. on
his way home
William +. Quinn, Maine agent Of
The Associated Press. with Office in
Portland, was a caller At the journal
Office. Last evening.
Manager O'Brien of the New Eng
land Telephone co. is looking after tn.
interests Of the Waterville district lur-
ing the absence Of Mr.. Wing. who was
recently married.
MIR. and Mrs. X. O. Emery of George
town. who were called to this CITY by
the illness of their daughter. Miss
Frances Emery. returned to George
town, Saturday forenoon. Miss Emery
continues to improve in condition daily.
Hon. w. p. Whitehouse left on the
forenoon train. Saturday. for Portland
taking with him two little grandsons
who have been making him Il visit
They We're the children Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert r. Whitehouse Of Port
land.
Levi Clay Of Portland, assistant SUI
perintendent of construction for the
New England Telephone Co. was in
the city. Saturday, on business in con-
nection with the new poles which the
company has been putting up around
the city.
DR.. G.. Il. Campbell has located per-
mainly i'll this city. his office being at
No. 2i3 Water street, where he will be
associated with DIR. q. G. s. Davies.
DR.. Campbell is q native OF Watervilie
and graduated from Colby in 1891. He
perfected himself in his profession at
University of Pennsylvania. and has
been III active practice for five years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10
BONDS CABINET.
General Satisfaction Expressed-No Com
promise With Reid.

St Johns. y. f.. Dec. 9-Mr Bonds
new cabinet is generally praised. II vir-
tuaily means no compromise with Mr..
Reid. his opponents composing a large
ma jorty Of the members. The personnel
Of tho cabinet contains an unusually
large representation from the mercantile
community, which will probably securc
the government considerable support in
that quarter
\ bye-election for new department
heads, will be held, Dec. u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10
prrI.ED THE LETTERS.
burglars Rob Registered Letters IN SoA'h
Berwick Office.

South Berwick. Me. Dec. 9--N hen POST
master Walter II. Downs opened thc
ott;cc. Saturday morning, he found tnat
III c6;co had been entered in the night
1870, ,,,.o registered letters had been re
-, ~ ,bcir contents. between So
and 81. ,., ,,oda 70 entcr
Al l., WrIntire's hardware store. but
, ,,,an Unsuccessful Mr.. Mcintire found 4
box stood on end just outside ; one ne OF VIM M
t rear T found fresh marks of a screwdriver
op some other implement which had 9ee peer
,,...,d In the attempt to open the "iiH""'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10

Ii has been rather slippery walking
for the past few days. The warm sun
on III" middle Of the day has caused
tie snow To melt. forming pools OF wa
Ter on the sidewalks which are exceed
ingly smooth for the feet 50 far as
is known but one injury has resulted
from falling. the case being that OF Il
lady who fell on Western avenue ana
injured her hip. but a gentleman with
heavy grip in his hand took 4 very
undigniied tumble on Water street,
Saturday afternoon. and it was rather
surprising that he was not hurt as he
struck very heavily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10
DISTRESSING STOMACH DISEASE

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of South American Nervine Ton
ic. Invalids need suffer no longer, be-
cause this great remedy can cure them
stomach weakness and indigestion. The
cure begins with the first dose. The re-
lief it brings is marvellous and surpris-
ing. 1t makes ne failure; never disap-
points No matter how long you have
suffered. your cure is certain under the
use of this great health-giving force.
Pleasant and always safe. Sold by Bow
ditch. Webster & Co.. druggist. Augusta.
10
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CARD.

desire to notify my patrons and the
pablo generally that | have this day dis
posed OF my insurance agency business
to Henry \. Heath, who will hereafter
represent the line Of old and reliable fire
insurance companies represented by me
for the past fifteen years.
take this opportunity to thank my
many patrons for the favorS extended to
me in the insurance line and assure them
that ,-cy Will be equally faithfully served
by Mr.. Heath, who will renew all poll
cies as they expire in the same companies
as heretofore.
FRANK r. NOBLE.
Augusta Me. Dec !. 1912
decln.dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10

ne snow squat which came up, yes
'erday noon. was furious while il last
ca ana the snow was so thick in the
ar mat II was Impossible to see any
great distance; but the sun soon mad.
an appearance ana was with us an
the afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10

The old established fire insurance
agency conducted for many years by
Frank r. Noble has been sold to Hem
ry \. Heath. who will consolidate the
business with that of his own agency
at No. l9l Water street. The transfer
Includes all of the companies represent
ed by Mr.. Noble and all business now
covered by their policies will be care
fully looked after by Mr.. Heath. who
will attend TO renewals as they come
due. Mr.. Noble will attend to the ad-
justment of fire losses throughout the
State as formerly and continue the
management Of the Collateral Loan 60.
IT the old Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10

y dispatch was received here. last
evening announcing the death of
Toncy Riggs at New York. Mr.. Riggs
viii he remembered as Il former resi-
dent OF Augusta. who Il decade ago
achieved 4 reputation on the Vaude-
willie stage. lie has also resided in
Bangor. The remains viii prabably be
brought 10 this city for intrrmcnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10

Supt. Colburn of the Poor depart
mcnt. says that thus far there have
been but very few calls for asSistar, F.,
from the city. Since the coli weather
set in there have been n few calls for
fuel, but not many. Al present the
outlook is good that the expenses Will
h" kept within the appropriation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10

The following have been appointed eti-
tors of The Student, the Bates College
monthly: Clarence f.. Park. Lyndon Gem
ter. VT: Willard M. Drake and Arthur
T. Darling Auburn; Bessie T.. Chase and
Julia r.. Babcock. Lewiston; Edna NJ.
Gosslin. Sussex, n. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10

Although but u limited quantity %
snow has fallen in this city up to the
present time. places farther north have
received an abundant supply. Som" OF
the roads leading into the city We're
passa bile. Saturday. for the first time
since the recent storm. In some sec
lions as much as IS inches fell and the
high wind piled it up into drifts that
required crews Of men and horses to
break through. one visitor. saturday.
said he had not seen the roads more
thoroughly biockadcd for several years.
This hardly seems probable TO people
along the kennrhec. bat il is Vouchel
FOR from several sources.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10

Dealers in holly. mistletoe and other
christmas decorative goods are pre-
pairing for the holiday demand. All
nistietoe used in this country comes
from England. but the holly is an
american product.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-10
A CARD.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a so cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 2o-cent bottle to prove sat-
isfactory or money refunded.
Bowdtch & Webster. kinsman Pharmacy
FIX. Courtemanche. c. *. Partridge
Arthur Tetrault. Temple Pharmacy.
John Coughlin, Augusta
A. Il. Hutchinson, Halloween
Robinson & Co. Chas. Ward e. Co.
c. II. Beane. Gardiner
nov10, d&wkyGmos