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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15

UTANTED-A HOUSEKEEPER IN FAM
w ly of two. Inquire at 1911 Third avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
The Coming Re-apportionment.
1 Somerset Rcnnrtsr.t

The Kennebec Journal we'll says that 4
is a mistake for Maine people. especial
~ Maine papers. TO assume that the re-
suits of the recent census in this State
will involve any loss in our representa- +
ton II is probable that there viii be
some considerable increase in the mem
hership of the House and that the pres
ent basis Of representation may be in
creased % eco to the district. with an al
congressman for fractions in eX-
cess OF one-half. II this is done. and IL
seems to be the logical outcome OF the
situation he State of Maine will still re-
tain its present representation. our
State is ably represented in both the
House and Senate, on the committee that
will consider this matter. and il is folly
for Maine people to assume. i'll the alb
sence Of any good or sufficient reason
for doing 50. that oar interests in TINS
important matter will not be carefully
looked after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

The feature Of this table that will
attract especial notice is the disclosure
that the West and South lead in muir
ders 1t is Noted that one-tenth Of all
the murders in the United States are
committed in Texas. a fact which dis
proves the contention of criminologiSts
that crime is in proportion to density
of population. 1t is also noted that
Illinois. with population of $500, 600,
averaged n less number of homicideS
annually than Mississippi, with a pop
ulatio Of only 100000 Vermont.
with a populat ton of 10000 has only
six murders year. while Nevada. with
4 population OF only G0,600. has an
average of thir;y-nine homicidcs an
nually.s Maine, in spite of its murder
belt" really has few murders each
year in comparison with the number
in some states much smaller in popu-
latiOn.
With n homicidal record of ten thou
sand murders a year III The United
States the task that is before the
church. the schoolhouse, the home and
the state is big enough to stagger hu-
man optimism and Christian courage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

have meted out swift justice to Porter,
had the law been permitted to take its
course? Not The slightest. He would
certainly have been called upon TO
have expatiated his horrible crime with
his life. The ends of Justice would
have been served, and the state of
Colorado would have escaped the deep.
dark stain that the I.imon affair has
forever placed upon its fair name.
Colorado, however. still has a sacred
duty 10 perform. 70 itself. to the coun-
try and TO the civilized world. in hunt
ing down and properly Furnishing the
inhuman white brutes who set law and
order At defiance. Friday night. in the
horrible death ofthc black brute Porter.
All who participated in that barbarous
affair richly deserve the death penalty,
and the state of Colorado should be
great enough and strong enough to see
that it is imposed.
Undoubtedly THE laws delay has
Deen IN 4 large measure Responsible Tor
the growth of mob violence in this
country. Oftentimes, 4 morbid and
sickly sentimentaiity has defeated the
ends of justice by rafting about in
judicial positions.
The people Of kennebec county
win have no difficulty in recalling
at least one notable instance of this
character. The report was re-
Gently sent out that prose
cutting officers in this State were hest
lating concerning the prosecution of
notorious murderer who was supposed
to have been apprehended in another
state. We could not credit such re-
ports. Officers charged with the care of
the peoples cause. and men who serve
the community in judicial positions.
owe it to the welfare of society. that
the men who have offended against its
peace and welfare shall be brought to
justice and given an adequate meas
ure of punishment. nor should length
Of time. like the ancient city Of refuge,
avail TO save any man-particularly
one who is guilty of murder-from suf-
fering the just penalty of his crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19
MANY MIEDEES.

Statistics OF honlicidcs are rather
crewsome things but like all statistics
they are interesting 10 some people.
and those prepared by the Chicago
Times Herald have much food for re-
Election in their startling totals. That
paper has prepared its tables with
much care and the figures presented
are truly appalling Not only the stu
dent Of criminology ana sociology can
study them with profit. but every
Christian man is forced 10 realize that
in all the phenomenal strides of our
civilization We have done little 70
stamp out the crime that brought the
4 murder map" Of the United States
may be fifty characterized rs the de-
light Of the pessimist, for il shows that
we are not as humane. law-abiding or
civilized as we think we are. In fact.
4 murder map showing the number Of
murders committed in each state
might easily impress one who does not
take into account our vast area and
population with the notion that We are
race Of barbarians and are still liv-
ing in the dark ages.
The Times Herald's tables show that
the average number OF murders COM
mitted annually in the states Of the
Union during the last decade is as fol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

BYRON BOYD, Secretary Of State.
MIR. BRYAN AND THE LECTURE
PLATFORM.


The commercial value Of the free adj
vertising Nj. Bryan has enjoyed has
been made very apparent by the
various lucrative positions that have
been offered him since the election. The
latest is said TO be a salary of $4,000
q year to become the advance agent
of 4 theatrical company. II is need
less to say. perhaps. that il was not
entertained for n moment. Mr.. Bry-
an can probably earn more money
than has yet been offered him by any
of his Would-be bcguilers. by continu-
ing on the lecture platform. II IS a
well known feet that during the past
four years his earnings from this
source, including the division OF gate
receipts q the fairs. melted him a COM
Portable fortune the income from
which is. Of itself. quite sufficient TO
keep the wolf from the door. While, il
can scarcely be supposed thar he will
have the same power in the next four
wears to draw audiences. he will doubt
less still be enough Of 4 card 10 make
a very handsome income if he desires
to devote his energies 10 this field OF
effort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19
A GREAT MEDICINE.

II have used Chamberlain's Cole.
Cholera and DiarrhoeI Remedy and
find it TO be great medicine" says
Mr.. +. S. Phipps. of Poteau. Ark. 1t
cured me Of bloody fiuX. I cannot
speak to highly Of it," This remedy
always wins the good opinion. IL not
praise, Of those who use it. The quick
cures which il effects even in the most
severe cases make it n favorite
every whore. For sale by Jno. Cough
lin. IL Water ST.. and j. c. uoulehan.
Gardiner. Druggists m.w.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

The Hon Charles a. Towne thinks
ii is now time to Kill the silver Repub-
lican party. Ha. Ha. Come out Of
your trance Charles. That very thing
was done the 9Th day Of this present
month. ana the remains deccntly in
TERED. You are still in season how
ever 10 compose some obituary poetry.
ana drop a few salt tears upon the
grave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19
Thursday, the 10Th Day Of November
A. D, 1900,

as a day If general Thanksgiving. 10 be
observed by al good citizens in 4 man
ner betting Il Christian and Go1-fearirg
State. Let no one fail n remember on
chat day. with charity and benevolence,
the poor and unfortunate.
GIVEN a: the Executive Chamber ut Az
grs;a, this thir;ieth day 0f October.
in the year Of our Isord one tnou-
sand nine hundred. and he 1nde-
psndence If the United States of
America The one hundred and twen-
ty-Gfth.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor
BYRON BOYD, Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19
THANKSGIVING
PROCLAMATION.
By the Governor.

As we approach tie end of the year and
the sunset hour of this 18th century, the
people OF Maine should be devoutly and
truly thankful 10 Almighty God for the
blessings and progress which this year
and the century have brought 10 them
and TO the STATE; for the spirit Of patriot
ism. love Of country and unilinchins de-
votion 20 duty which have perVaded both
our State and ton, and for the bright
sun OF hope. pros perity and confidence in
tile future. already illuminating the
threshold Of the coming year. We have
had abundant harvesis. The interests OF
education have been promoted. Law, or
der. individual liberty and personal Sc
curity ruie and bless every part OF our
commonwealth. NcVo- in its history were
the skies brighter or the people more
prosperous and happy. The hand Of God
has been upon US for good" In era ,efui
recognition that This also coIlr;h down
from the Lord OF Hosts. wonderful III
counsel. and excellent in working" and
following and conforming 70 a time-hon-
cred custom of our forefathers. I, Lew
,ilyn Powers, Governor OF he State o.
Maine, with the advice ana consent Of
the Executive C7uncIl. DO hereby dcsig-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

The spectacle Of Richard Croker. the
notorious Tammany Hall boss. de-
nouncing some of the leaders OF
his organization for the preVa-
lence Of vice and immortality an
der the present wide open regime in
that city. might we'll furnish an am
bilious artist with the material for
worlds masterpiece lie could en-
title il satan rcbuking sin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

Divorced or not divorced" is the
burning question in New York. 1t has
long been known that marriage was
easy IN the great Empire state: but it
remained for recent events to show
that divorce was even easier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

Com Paul will be given Il chance to
eat pate dc foie gras and frogs hind
tan city. This will be vastly better
than bareback and bacon within
sound Of British shells. especially 50 al
the good man will have ample leisure
to cultivate that good digestion that
insures the best gastronomic results
when il waits on appetite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

Look at our present method Of ship
ping apples. An old -four barrel. dingy
and dirty on the outside and white
with flour on the inside is the usual
way our apples are packed for the
foreign market. AS the fruit shrinks
they become loose in the barrel and
the rolling Of the ship or Earring Of
the ears causes them 70 he bruised and
disfgured. by the time they reach the
buyer they are badly damaged or at
least present an unsightly appearance
Ia the eye We can never build IN 4
European trade until this matter is
remedied
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

Nothing has been heard of the Hon.
Webster Davis. or as the New York
Sun has very appropriately christeneG
him. Dabster Rairs. since the votes
were counted. In fact, the silence in
his vicinity has been quite thick
enough 10 cut with knife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

The chief obstacle which Senator
Frye ana other members Of the Maine
delegation win probably have to con-
tend with, is the precipitancy Of Ger
tain men and newspapers in our own
State who are fairly rumbling over
one another in c0nceding. before they
are even asked 10 do 50. a reduction OF
our representation ami with q cheer
fUi complacency IN tire whole matter
that il Is indeed difficult to fathom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

Grewsome Pettigrev" vanishes into
political oblivion "unwept, unhonored
and unsung."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch, u. v. s.. nj Togus
KENNEBEC CENTRAL R. R,

Connects at Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad, and Augusta HALO
well and Gardiner Electric Railroad 10
Augusta, ana steamer FOR Boston.
TIMETABLE.
FAN Arrangement in Effect Monday:
Oct. /. 1900.
Leave Randolph: AT. National Home:
-. 91s a. l0.gl Am. IA, SO * 1879 A. NJ.
% 30 * f.5lj T. NJ. I.2a. 20 * SIS p. VI.
Iv. National Home: Ar. at Randolph:
N0p. gs5 & HE \. VI. SO. a.45 & ll.35 l. NJ.
1al. 3.5f & 5.eJ 7. ". i59. $50 & SO r. Vi.
Visitors are cordially welcomed at the
Home and receive special attention from
The official saides on duty who Will es-
cort then through the buildings and
about the grounds. visiting the deer park.
containing deer. bears. Sc. The restau-
rant lit The Home Station is open every
day. where lunch can be procured for any
number Of visitors. Special rates giyen
20 excursion parties.
Il. A. LAWTON, Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

Too bad" recently remarked
woll-known orchardist. that we
can't fnd bigger outlet III
foreign markets fnr our inn
lncnsc apple crop this year. and I
am inclined t. believe We might have
il US Wen rs not Ii NJ only would take
more care in picking the fruit. Let
anyone look 1T a crate Of lemons or
oranges IS they are being unpacked
and then they viii better understand
the Importance Of This matter OF pack
ing Each lemon. or orange. IS wrap
ped in tissue paper. ana this is often
done in q really artistic manner. This
splendid packing adds TO the demand
ana also The cash value 81 the fruit.
Let the same care he exercised in pack
ing apples. and in a short time the re-
suit would b. equally as tangible. The
Canadians are far ahead Of US in this
matter 81 packing. ana consequently
they have less trouble in disposins OF
their fruit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

TIC European demand for boxed
Boxers is still active.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

cidentally poultry fancicr. may he
able TO handle men all right enough,
but when he tries To take six pulictg
and a rooster into custody he meets
his match. The other day he bought
a fancy bred rooster and six fine pull
lets. He put them together in large
bag. which he slung over his shoulder
and started for home. ON the way one
OF the pullets escaped, three others died
OF suffocation and the saddened man
reached the hen coop with the bedrag
Sied rooster and two very much ruf'1ed
puliets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19
Mt.8lQNy8 Gossip
ROADSIDE REST

Such quiet sleep has come 10 them,
The springs and autumns pass.
Nor do they know IL il he snow
or daisies in the grass
All day the birchcs bend TO hear
Th. rivers undertnne;
Across The hash a tiutng thrush
Sings evons1ng alone.
But down their dream there drifts 10
sound.
The winds may sob and stir
ON the still breast Of Peace they rest.
.lnd they arr glad ~ her
They ask not any slft-they mind
Not any foot fhat fares.
T'nhecti.-'iiy Life passes hy.
such quiet steep - theirs.
Arthur krtctun I'D thc November A.
lLntic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

4 Bath citizen in 3 recent converse
ton with Senator W. p. Frye said, II
suppose that Maine viii lose one OF
her Representatives by the recent
census" Senator Frye replied. 1t has
been presumed that Maine would for
The past forty years. but she has not
and do not think sire wil!."-Bath
Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

The man in charge Of George W
Vandcrbilt's estate at Bar Harbor was
pleasantly surprised the other day to
r.. Give from his employer "A check for
$50 with the suggestion that he might
utilize IL IN 4 six weeks trip 70 Europe
II he fiji ~ disposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

NURSING MOTHERS
want Scots emulsion Of cod
liver oil, almost without ex-
ception. SO before they get
to be mothers, eating for two
is no small tax, continued for
months.
The emulsion not only is
food itself; it gives strength
for digesting usual food.
If the milk is scanty or poor,
the emulsion increases supply
and enriches quality.
We send you little TO try If you like
SCOTT 8 BOVINE. 400 Pearl street, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

There is great deal of horse
sense in these suggestions. Undouht-
c3ly there Is a growing European
market FOR American apples hut it de-
randS up-t6-,tate methods of packing.
The first ample grower To conform to
this demand viii nos only get thu can
abroad. but is also liable To b. NOR"
favorably received III oar home mar
ket.
4 ten thousand dollar check was
presented ID young Auburn business
man by his father. on the occasion of
his recent marriage Ia Lewiston
young lady. and. best Of all. there was
money in the bank 10 pay it,
Portland Express: In his address AZ
the organization of the Prohibition Al
lance. yesterday, Mi. Grant Rogers
stated that the order OF Good Temp
lars is dying. ana that il is only .
question Of time when it Will cease to
exist. That may all he true. but u
will probably strike members Of thar
or~aniza ton SIS bad taste for man
who WAS SO recently high in the order
TO thus predict its speedy dissolution
The friends Of a worthy Boothbay
sea captain. who recently returned
home from the Maine General Hospi-
tai. where he had partially recovered
from a stroke Of paralysis, made him
a call the other day. and besides leav-
ing him provisions ana fuel enough 10
last hin, till next summer. made him
present Of Sli9 in cash. such cpl
sodes as this are well calculated to
strengthen our faith in human ma
ture.
Miss Bertha Cunningham OF Har-
rington. furnishes worthy example
OF industry. as well as working under
difficulties that would discourage the
average person. Miss Cunningham,
whom disease has consigned To an IN
valid's chair. has. since November,
1899. finished 2094 pairs of trousers for
a Cherryfield firm.
Washington county as hunting and
trapping region, is certainly entitled to
good send-off from Mr.. l.. j. An
thony. a Massachusetts hunter and
trapper, who returned last week from
n trip to Names most eastward coun-
ty AS the result Of his trip Mr.. An
thony ornamented his belt with the
skins of Is foxes. s minkS, over 20
skunils and a silver gray fox, the last
named he valued at $3.50. besides a buck
deer he shot. Monday.
Waterville Mail: Some pretty big
foot ball scores have been made in
Maine. this year. but il is no use com
peting with Indiana. out there in a
game between two colleges, last week
the score of 139 10 10. which beats any
thing previously known in the history
of tie Game.-kennehec Journal.
Sometime i'll The 'Sa's the Mail was
told by an old Exeter graduate, Har-
ward Varsity scored lis points against
the Exeter team. the latter failing 10
score ut all. Next,
y-b 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

The Lewiston Journal publishes
large half-tone of Harry II. cochrane'S
design for a Maine building at the
fan-American exposition. II is GER
tainly gem, original in conception.
and wholly artistic in all its details:
but then nothing else could be ex-
pected from the man whose genius
originated and perfected The beautiful
'umston hail at Monmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

At q recent meeting of the Harmony
Grange where the gentlemen filed all
the chairs and furnished the entire
program. the question that came up FOR
discussion was Resolved that Women
are intellectually superior 10 Men"
TIC report does not state how the mat
Ter was decided, but presumably in
Inc affirmative. \ chivairous con-
sideration for the guests Of the evening
would have required this one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

That Rockland policeman who is in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-19

4 ter thousand dollar check was
presented ID d Young Auburn business
man by his father on the occasion of
his recent marriage Ia 4 Lewiston
young lady. and. best Of all. there was
money in the bank 10 pay il.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-13

revereut white man, the Indians will
retire to distance, where they cannot
feel the heat or smell the smoke. and
they will so to sleep In their blankets,
1reless and supperless, rather than eat
of food prepared on that kind of fire.
The Navajo believes that If he comes
within the influence OF the aame he
will absorb some of the essence OF the
lightning which will thereafter be at
tracted to him and sooner or later will
kill him. Up in the mountains more
than half the great pines are Scared
by lightning, but no wood from them II
used, Almost any old Navajo can mar
rate instances where the neglect oi
this precaution has resulted disastrous
ly. for men are sometimes killed by
lightning In region where thunder
storms are frequent, and II Is but q
step from the effect to the cause.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-13

sort of homy atmosphere that's very
pleasant to even the most comfortless
places.
Taking one thing with another, I
believe men are fonder Of children
than women are anyhow. What
mean Is that more men than women
are fond of them. | know plenty of
the gentler sex who wouldn't think Of
going to boarding house where
youngsters were admitted, and know
Just as many men who seek out those
places and obtain certain amount Of
comfort and satisfaction In their lone
ly lives In making friends with the
youngsters and spending valuable time
repairing sundry broken toys or telling
wonderful stories In which giants fig
ure to an amazing extent.
"a child's affection is very delight
full thing. and most men feel nattered
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-13

pointed out crest overlooking the en-.
emy and told him he could get good
view from that point.
"Ain't you coming with meY he
asked.
''No.' replied. 4 know all want
to know
$50 lie started alone. As soon as the
top of his hat and the tips of his mules
ears showed above the crest there came
volley OF musketry ten yards wide
that cut the air like big knife blade.
rhe crown of his hat was sliced of as
with shears He managed to drop to
he ground In safety. but the persever.
ng mule was literally fiIled with lead.
lfter the firing ceased the correspond.
mt crawled to the spot where ! was.
Did you learn what you wanted to
knowT | asked.
"'EhT gasped the correspondent,