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New-York tribune., 1901-06-02

FORM on account of the odium that would have
been connected with 1t.
In the small county of Sagadahoc the official in
reference is nil. The clergymen of the city OF
rumsellers. but the places are open all the time.
oxford County comes pretty near to prohibition
Many hotels have bars but conduct the trafc care
fully. The officers chase the saloon because the
quts also has been for enforcement, but is adopt
ing the Bangor plan AroostoOk has temperance
county officials. and for the time being has thrown
aside the Bangor plan that was pursued there Tor
several The last Republican county con-
vention passed resolutions demanding that the
county officers close the saloons Just how that
resolution happened to go through is an interesting
story, but too long.
Bangor and Peaobscot counties do not molest the
saloon, and have not done for years Bangor
has about hundred barrooms, and each one
has expert drink mixer. Bangor Is looked upon
rather a connoisseur in the liquor line
Kennebec County allows the barToom, though tIe
Civic League has started at various times cru
sade Independent of the county officials The league
has been able make liquor selling expensive
but the saloons have not been closed
What with the single sale act. tipplers snop'
nuisance, transportation OF liquors laws ETC. III
prsonment sentence could be imposed In one nloltn
prison for half his lifetime and hnes enough TO
wipe small fortune But TINS Is never ,e Ho,e-
With the same law for all the State the enforce
In place either consistent or tiioIousu,
law itself No county seems to be able TO ENFORCE
law the for two years In successloil.
First this one is dry and then IL is riotousy
wet" and then the whole thing is transferred 10
some other shrievalty. .x,,sr,
Maine is looking for 5omething that can conVert
the question from OF official or social caprlSe
TO Something systematic and just and tnorousn.
problem When he does, hts admiring fellow CIT
tyers will undoubtedly make him Governor Oh
Maine for good long term
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02

liquor question But now that Maine has the law in
the constitution, from which it be taken only
after all the voters of Maine ballot the subject
there is present prospect of altering it
1t should not be understood that the Maine Of
ncials themselves entirely fault for the man
ner in which they have "monkeyed" with the law
They have been of excellent discrimination
They have enforced the law just about as they
have believed the people Of their respective coun-
ties towns have wanted it enforced. And as
sherffs and others who have permitted and even
indirectly managed the fragrant violation of the
liquor law have been reelected in county after
county in Maine in the last fifteen years 1t is ap
parent that many men who elected 10 office
know how 10 feel the public pulse.
This errant, lumpy and spasmodic method of en-
forcing the Maine law has brought TO the situation
most of the disrepute in which the thing to-day
Understand that both sides-prohbitionists and
license men-are angry at the methods observed in
enforcing what is really very simple even If 1t
is very elaborate, piece OF Iawnaking Both sides
are condemning and therefore 1t is necessary to
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02

what could be done TO twist the tails OF the rural
fecalcitrants. Largely by Republican votes thrown
IN the city Of Portland, the Rev. Samuel F. Pear
son Names most ardent Prohibition ramrod. was
elected sEerin and result Portland is now as
Dry as unceasing official vigilance can make IL
me sheriff has been placed on salary, Sheriff
GCespeaux was making more money than United
states Senator, and doing it legitimately
enough. But 1t seemed as if all at the people
realized what an unseenlly thing it TO give
man such big pay for nothing in particular
90 Ihey y wanted to break up the whole thing, and
SO Iney did II at the ballot box. That 1t done
SIMPLY out of public desire to close the saloons and
Keep them closed-from pure prohibitory principle
ts a suggestion that always brings a smile TO the
iace OF the leading Portland politicians The writer
- assured Dy those prominent in affairs in CuTnber
ia isna that IN two years the thing wiz he tined
over quietly at the polls, and that affairs will be
dHoWed TO drop back into the old ruI-the taCitly
recognized and protected low license saloon. The
ago in Cumberland
York County started the year with concerted
TaluS by the new sheriff, but the county has
the low license saloon, conducted carefully The
cheap places were cleaned out and are kept pretty
well cleaned out.
In fact, when the newspapers this way are full
OF reports OF raids on saloons, those who under
stand the situation and know the place OF the
looms see that only the cheap and the offensive
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
HOW THE MAINE La w WORKS.
ITS ENFORCEMENT Is NEVER CONSIST
ENT OR THOROUGH. OR THE
SAME IN ALL PARTS OF
THE STATE.

Auburn, Me, June CSpeciaD-As recent phenom-
ena in the operation OF the Maine prohtbitory law
have been in many respects the most singular in
the history this piece Of legislation, the situation
Is provoking much discussion. in certain quarters
OF State feeling prevails that the recent hap
penings and the complications portend the ap-
preaching tip-Over OF the law through constitu-
uonal amendment. On the other hand, the friends
OF the law believe that the statute was never In
such hale condition, and that IL will remain on the
books just long Maine stays on the map
Now. this situation in nutshell expresses all
that there is said about the Maine liquor law
II Is uncertain element in Maine politics and
social life that the people cannot agree. TO save
their necks whether II is a good thing or bad
thng-wheher II is solid I'm the hearts OF the peo-
pie whether the voters getting ready 10 turn
II all over. One thing be stated with truth and
confidence: Had the warm friends OF tenn
perance known how much scandal, trouble. deceit.
hypocrisy deeeneracy. Of Official character and gen
eral rottenness TO spring from, the existence
OF the law in the Maine constitution Maine would
have devised some other method Of handling the
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
THOMAS A. EDISON. NrENT0R

The fresh prominence into which Mr. Edison has
been brought by recent announcements concerning
his storage battery and new process OF making
Portland cement lends interest to the accompanying
photograph OF him. which was taken at his labo-
ratory IN West Orange This building is entirely
separated from his handsome dwelling house In
lAewellyn Park and contains number of rooms.
One of them is the library. II was in that apart
ment that the inventor sitting when the artist
caught him.
The picture which IS excellent. differs from the
majority of photographs of him taken hitherto in
that 1t shows his profile instead OF his front face
Besides he here expression which while
thoroughly characteristic. Is nevertheless more
serious than usual That is to say. ii does not
exhibit the animation that Is noticeable when one
engages him in conversation However. IL Is when
thinking not when talking. that Mr.. Edison does
his best work.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
PANAY'S BRIGHT NATIVES.
ABILITY TO GOVERN THEMSELVES
DELGADO'S APPOINTMENT.

Iloilo. April 12-In brightness and mental and
physical activity the people of the island of Panay
are unsurpassed by those of any other locality in
the Philippines. These characteristics were espe-
claiy apparent In the public sessions Of Phil
ippine commission which ended yesterday with the
organization OF the populous and prosperous Prov
ince Of Iloilo. the seat of the metropolis of the
Nisayans and the second city OF the archipelago.
1t was evident throughout that the visayans of
Panay at least think and act for themselves The
leading men of the puebos OF Iloo Province pres
ent delegates in the convention gave evidence
of familiarity with the general laws cover
ing the conduct of municipal and provincial affairs
and they not at all backward in taking the
platform and criticsing what they conceived to be
the vulnerable points in those acts
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
EI-hLNISTER HARRIS BACK.
OTHER PERSONS OF PROMINENCE ON THE RE
TURNING ST. LOUIS

The steamship st. Louis, of the American Line.
arrived yesterday afternoon with number of
prominent persons board On Memorial Day
services were held in the main saloon. at which
Addison Clay Harris. ex-United States Minister TO
Vienna, presided. He was introduced by James
McCrea. first vice-presdent of the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
Mr.. McCrea has been abroad for the last three
months. He said that he had been away for a rest
lie had gone for business reasons and had not
seen Mr. Morgan the other side
Mr. and Mrs. Harris returning from Vienna
The former minister resigned his post in order to
give his attention TO his law business in Indian
apolis
Another passenger Gustav Kerker the COM
poser and librettist. He abroad In connection
with the opening of the London of THE
Girl from Up There"
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
TO PRESERTE AN OLD LANDn4RK

The Local Board of improvements of the First
District of Manhattan has recommended to the
Board of Public improvements that plot OF land
be bought by the city at Broad and Pearl SITS for
park purposes that the famous Fraunces' Tav-
ern which occupies that site, may be preserved in
as nearly its original form possible. This old
tavern the centre of the commercial life of
New-York at time and In one OF Its rooms the
Chamber of Commerce organized. in 1853
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
A "DRY" SEMI-CENTENNIAL
HOW TT ORIGINATED WITH NEAL. DOW
AND THE POLITICAL FIGHTS
IT LED TO.
IT LED II

Bridgeton, Me, June l CSpeciaD-Few laws
passed in this country have been so productive of
discussion at the time, and have won so wide and
enduring fame, as the prohibitory liquor bill
framed By Neal Dow and passed by the Maine
legislature nfty years ago (signed June 2 ls5D
known as the Maine law This act appears 10
have had an accidental origin, according TO the
following account from the lips of General Dow:
was sitting evening quite late. In answer
ing knock az the door l found a lady whom /
knew very Wen as the wife Of government official
Of Portland. lie was periodical drunkard and
this very night was downtown on a spree HIS
wife Wlshed me TO get him home quietly because
next day ne might lose his position. 1 started out
and found MIN IN the back room OF one of the
New-York tribune., 1901-06-02
HornberS
On the World Renowned
RACK EOHEST RAn.NA Az

Much frequented ideal location for pure air
and climatic cure-resort; 1.z62 feet above sea
level. Magnificent Pine Forests with we'll kept
foot paths free from dust. Splendid views from
many points with nearby resting places Every
amusement and pastime. including unexcelled
trout fishing and hunting, swimming and other
baths. Lawn-Tennis. Pure spring water 1st and
2nd class modern Hotels. with electric light tele-
phones, etc. Frospectuses from the President of
the kur- -Conite. BURGERMEISTER VOGEI,
Hornberg. Baden. Blackforest.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
ShdW-WiIheIm.

The marriage of Mr.. Robert Shaw, of
New York, and Miss Myrtle Wilhelm.
the beautiful and accomplished daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Wilhelm,
took place at the home of. the.bride's
parents, on Third street Thursday eve
ming.
The dining room and drawing room
wer redolent and beautiful with flow.
ers, green being the predominant col
or used in the decorations. Among
those present from abroad were Mr..
and Mrs. D. G. Wilhelm, of Gran
vile, O., Miss Ella Wilhelm, of Dun.
can Falls, o., Miss Grace Steneer, of
Granville.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR.. Gear, assisted by Rev. DR.. Kirtley,
The bride and groom left at IL o.
clock for New York. where they will
make their future home.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27

SEVERAL PERSONS
of character and good reputation in
each state Zone in this county re-
quired) to represent and advertise
old established wealthy business
house Of solid financial standing
Salary $500 weekly with expenses
additional, all payable in cash each
Wednesday direct from head offices.
Horse and carriage furnished when
necessary. References. Enclose self
addressed stamp envelope. Manager,
306 Caxton Building, Chicago.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
James Ward.

Word was received in this city Thurs
day by relatives annuoncing the death
of James Ward, of Ward Post Office
He was in his seth year and death was
due to diseases incident to old age. He
leaves three sons and two daughters
to mourn their loss. Mr.. ]. P. Ward,
of this city, Messrs. Albert and David
Ward, Of Grandview, and Mrs. Mary
Hackathorne and Birdie Edwards. The
funeral will be held at Wards Post
Office and burial will be made in
Grandview Cemetery.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
Myrtle WithroW.

Miss Myrtle Withrow, the youngest
daughter of Mr.. James Withrow
died at Grace Hospital Thursday
morning of spinal meningitis. She
was eighteen years old and leaves, be-
sides her father. three brothers and
three sisters to mourn their loss. She
was a sister of Mrs. George Baum. oil
this city and the remains were removed
to her home, COS Seventh street. The
funeral will be held there Saturday af-
ternoon at o'clock. Interment will
be made in Oak Grove.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
NEW OFFICES
OF Marietta Electric Company are
Ready for Occupancy.

The new offices Of the Marietta
Electric Company at the corner
of Front and Putnam streets are now
ready for occupancy, and the removal
to the new quarters will probably be
made today or tomorrow.
The offices have been arranged suit
able for the convenience of the com
pany's business, and the location is
particularly advantageous, being at the
junction of the main and West Side
lines.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
REV. BOYER
To Engage IN Work for the Anti
Saloon League.

On next Sunday Rev. Virgil Boyer
will preach his farewell sermon as pas
tor of the Harmar Congregational
church in accordance with his reisg-
nation, which was rendered some time
ago. However, he retires month ear
lier than he originally to do.
1t is the purpose of Rev Boyer to en-
gage in reform work and his service
have been secured by the Anti-Saloon
League of Ohio. AS, yet his successor
as pastor of Harmar Congregational
Church has not been chosen.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27

Manager Wanted in every large
county to appoint agents for the Fam
GUS "qame O. skill' nickel slot ma
chine for drinks or cigars; lawful ev-
every where, takes place Of all forbid
den slot machines. Rented or sold on
easy payments. Secure territory
quick. Palmer Billiard Table Works,
Chicago, Ills.
Sept, 1--Oct, 81,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
Pleasantly Entertained.

Lola Spies entertained few mem
bers of the Freshman Glass last eve
ming at her pleasant home on Franklin
street. The evening was pleasantly
spent with music and various games.
Those present were the Misses Leola
Booth, Jennie Cook, May Jordan, Ma
mie McCune, Lola Spies, Eleanore Will
son, Irene Startling, Elizabeth Wilson,
Hazel and Hilda Spies.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27

Get Our prices on Billiard and Pool
Tables before buying elsewhere. sold
on easy payments. Our cushions are
guaranteed for twenty years, and are
made by new vulcanizing process.
Old tables fitted with our cushions are
as good as new, satisfaction guaran-
teed or money refunded. See our ad-
vertisement of Manager wanted
for lawful slot machine. Palmer Bill
lard Table Works, Chicago, Ills.
Sept. Loot. 81.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
Marriage Licenses.

Robert A. Shaw, lawyer, of New
York, and Myrtle q, wilhelm, OF Mar
ietta, Rev. George r. Gear named to
offlciate.
George w. Suder, conductor. Mariet-
ia, o., and Gertrude V, Dow, of Mar
ietta, o. Rev.W. e. Brinkman named
10 officlate.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
Suder-pow.

Tho nuptials of Mr.. George Suder
and Miss Gertrude Dow were performed
at the home of Rev. w. e. Brinkman
Thursday evening. They were attend
ed by Mr.. George otterbein and Miss
Matthews, The Leader Joins with their
many other friends in wishing them
many happy days.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
Weather Forecast.

Ohio--Fair Friday and Saturday,
light to fresh southernly winds.
West Va.-Fair and warmer Fri
day Saturday fair, southerly
winds, becoming variable.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
An Announcement.
Editor Leader:

Editor Leader:
Please announce that / am a can
didate for the Office of Councilman
from the Second Ward. subject to
the will Of the voters,
B, +, WOOD,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27

FOR SALE A Four Horse Gas En-
gine with gasoline attachment
well make. In good condition and do
ing perfect work in our office where
1t can be seen at any time. The Leader
Publishing Company.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
BUSINESS LOCALS.

WANTED--A furnished room by q
gentleman, quiet private family and
neighborhood. Address Rovin, Lead
er Office, Sept. 70. At.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27

AGENTS WANTBp-bEFE OF
MchlNLEY, FIVE hundred page large
book. Handsomely illustrated Outs
fit free. Now ready. rs per cent
discount TO agents. Freight paid.
Credit given. Henry Neil, 323 Dear
born street, Chicago
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
PALMS AND FERNS.

We have a nice line OF Ferns and
Palms in stock at Greenhouse, corner of
Fourth and SCANNED streets. Cut
flowers and plants of all kinds. Design
work and Decorating speciality.
vi sAfE- iis4 -
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
GROCERY Stock for Sale.

l will offer at private sale the COM
plete grocery stock of e. G. Brigham.
Goods can be inspected and terms and
conditions of sale learned by calling
on tho undersigned.
ED. ERDMAN.
Sept, %. Ct.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-09-27
DIR. j. ID. PARR,
Physician and Surgeon.
SPECIALIST IN

Rectal Diseases. and Diseases OF
women. Office and Residence, No229,
Fourth street. Calls promptly attended
TO both day and night, Bell Phone
49S,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-10-15
Exchange Echos s.

PRESIDENT Roosevelt has appoint
GU d democrat as federal Judge in
Alabama. While we can not help
congratnlating him on the broad
poiicy he appears to be about to
inaugurate, we recognize that he is
naole to break up, in democratic
sense, the solid south. Probably
one of the greatest blessings that
could come TO the United States
would be to desectionaIize the two
great parties, and if Mr.. Roosevelt
does accomplish it he will have truly
distinguished his administration.
Laredo News.
Both Alice and Corpus Christi
now have railroad connection by
two different lines with San Anto-
MO and it seems all that remains TO
be done is 10 extend from Alice or
Corpus to Brownsville to satisfy
San Antonio or Brownsville either.
1t is only matter of time and that
now seems not far in the distance
when the 150 mile gap will be clos
ed.-Alice Echo.
let nosone feel disappointed be-
cause The EAGLE is not publishing
q lot of news abont the projected
railroad to Brownsville. The Eagle
knows Il lot more than it is pru-
dent to tell lust now, and it. Is good
news too.-Corpus Christi Eagle
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-10-15

Whit will eventually become of
the tramp if, as reported, his Sa-
tauical majesty finds work for idle
hands TO do9
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-10-15

A girl may not think certain
young man is good enough for
her, but she always considers him
too good for any other girl.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-10-15

The world has seven wonders,
but the average woman can wonder
more than that in seven minutes.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-10-15
UNBUSINESSLIKE

"He has married fortune, but
he is too generous to keep it long"
"YesP"
"Why, even his wife has only
to ask him for money, and she
gets it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-08
The Housekeepers' List,
Saturday Specialist
PaIais Royal, AI!sNEK, @ e. nth SITS.

their physical state. A medical man whose
duty II is to pay periodical visits to one of
our lighthouses confesses that there is no
remedy for the Ills peculiar to the keepers
except retirement
The utter isolation of the silent sentinels
OF our coast is well illustrated by the case
or the Bishop lighthouse aforementioned,
which stands right out In the Atlantic Not
once In a year Is 1t calm enough for the
superintendent to land his stores at the
lighthouse steps. They have to be hauled
up by means of a Wndlass from above A
visitor bold enough to visit the place is
admitted In a similar way. He places
one FOOT IN moose at the end of rope,
which Is thrown down to his boat. and
gripping the rope firmly above his head he
IL drawn up to the "set off," as the plnth
round the lighthouse is called. Thence he
Climbs up perpendicular ladder to the door
or the house.
Superstition adds a terror to the life OF
the men in this lighthouse for the first
structure was washed away bodily. and the
keepers believe that the rock Is haunted.
A fear of different kind keeps the men of
Muck } Flugga lighthouSe-the most north
ern point of Scotiand-On the tenterhooks
of Il terrible suspense On three OCCASIONS
the huge black rock on which the light
house stands has been shaken by an earth
quake.
There is something comical though char
actertstlc of the stiff necked Scot. in
story which comes from a neighboring
lighthouse, which Is in charge of two diff
ferent families. They live on a desert is
land. From year end to year end they
never see visitor, except the man VINO
brings their stores. Eighteen months ago
the heads of the two families quarrelcd,
and ever since they have ceased to speak!
At the shore lighthouse of Ushinish the
keepers family have to travel forty miles
to kirk" 1t is no reflection on their piety
to add that they are not regular attend.
ants.
A lighthouse keeper receives a maximum
wage of f75 a year. out of which he has
to supply his own rations. These consist
of such unappetizing edibles as timed beet
and hard biscuits, usually washed down
with weak tea and condensed milk. No in
toNicating liquors are allowed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-08

cause of crime and of murder here. The
police authorities concur with the physi-
clans; all enlightened opinion is solidiy
against the drink evil
The great native doctors say that the bar
querfas, and they point to the undersize
OF the young men who tipple and to the
greater height OF the Mexican girl who has
no such vice.
The very strongest language I have heard
on this matter came from a famous Mexican
physician. He is a water drinker and u foe
OF alcohol earnest enough to suit the most
ardent temperance reformer He says that
alcohol Is the deadliest enemy of the Mexi-
can people and declares that II has assumed
the proportions of a national scourge with
In the past fifteen years.
Your Yankee bar rooms and mixed drinks
are the ruination Of our young men," he
tells me, and he asks scornfully: rs this
your Wanted civilization
Fortunately beer drinking Is becoming
more popular; the mild beers brewed here
are excellent. and they serve to break the
force of the wave Of strong alcohol flowing
over Mexican cities.
In the old days when people drank the
aguardiente of the country OF else tequiia
and were innocent of any notion OF mixed
drinks there was less tntemperance. But
the enormous increase in the number Of
bar rooms Is spoken of by all the elderly
people. believe one prime cause OF the
increasing tntemperance to be the under
feeding of the population; notoriously the
race Of good cooks Of the fine old Mexican
sort Is dying out