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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03
The Increasing Stream.

The stream of immigrants from the
Old World, long suffering people in
search of freedom, new homes and bet
ter opportunities, is not only an I'M
ceasing but also an increasing one.
During the month of March there land
ed on our shores no fewer than 81, 175
Immigrants as against 34,i61 for the
corresponding month of last year. The
for the port of Boston alone 1850 imni-
grants landed in that month, the larg
est number for any single month in the
history of the port. During March of
this year. of the army of over $1,000 i'm
migrants, some Is, 500 came from Aus
tria- Hungary, some 21,4l0 from Italy
and some 9,2S6 from Russia and Fin
land. The Firms have been flockinS to
America in great numbers during the
past few months, and if they had the
means nine-tenths of the people Of Fin
land would leave their native land. The
y
thing they held dear, even prohibiting
| them the use of their native language,
| and now that they are being driven in
| to the army by the thousands they are
on the boarder of revolution, ana ali
who can are getting out of the country.
General BobriKoff, the governor has
| forbidden the issuing of any more pass
ports, however, SO the Immigrant
movement in that direction is shut of.
1t is no wonder that they look with
longing eyes to America.
n government report says Il peculiar
ity of this springs immigrants is the
falling off of 50 per cent. in the number
of Syrians and the great increase in
Greeks. No less than 500 Greeks are
now on their way across in one vessel.
Many Scandinavians are coming, too,
ana in the second week of April, 800 OF
| them sailed from Christiania For the
| fiscal year of 1901, the total immigra-
| ton was 426,G9S, but this year it is OK
pectcd that tn" total will reach and
surpaSS the famous record OF the year
of 1892, when no less than 519,G63 came
through our gates. This problem of
immigra lion is becoming a serious mat
ter for the class of immigrants is less
and less desirable, and for the protec-
ton Of the republic it is agreed that the
laws must soon be made more strin-
gent, and at least an educa tional test
| applied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03
Prohibition in Kansas.

Although the temperance movement
was IN active power in this state long
years before the settlement of Kansas,
yet the principle Of prohibition was
Kansas several years before it was III
that Of Maine. 1t was May /, 1851, that
this event occurred, having been ap-
proved by the people in 1880, and con-
sequently the. prChibitory policy Of
Kansas attained its majority, this
week This-is surely a Is period u long
enough to allow one to judge of the
merits of this method of dealing with
the liquor question. on this point
Governor STANLEY speaks as follows:
and, changing kansas" to maine" in
his remarks, it will, we believe, apply
with equal force to our own State.
Says Governor Stanley: Prohibition
in Kansas has. been marked by very
beneficial results. and this is apparent
to any one who will travel through
Kansas and through any of the license
states that may beselected and note the
difference in the types of young men in
the two4states. There are thousands Of
young men in Kansas who neTer saw
saloon, and viii avoid it, if for no
other reason because it is under the ban
Of the law. There are thousands Of
mon who would probably patronize the
saloon if sanctioned by the law and con-
Quoted with stale. approval who avoid
it and ~ill avoid it Is long as the law
brands il as an ishrnaelita among the
Legitimate enterprises Of the CONS
| munity. A young man with bleared
eyes and bloated face in Kansas is
very rare and seldom seen, but may be
seen on the streets of almost any town
or"city wtere5the saloon is legalized.
| I think, on the whole, that prohibition
has been attended with good results"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03
MAINE FRATERNITIES.

Eight tents of MaCcabces in Maine won
outfits OF Daraphernala as prizes durin.
| the year 1901. There are three more or
| dered for this year.
The Independent Order of Foresters
Lisbon Falls, had fifteen applications foI
membership at recent meeting This or
der Is in a ilourishing condition, now
ing
The Blddeford branch of the order of
the Pilgrim Fathers was organized eight
years ago and now numbers a member
ship Of nearly $50. The death Of Rev 10
seph Cotton in New York recently, was
the first break IN the ranks Of the ortlo
in Blddeford by death during the eight
years. ,4att,5.s rsNe q .ts ga :
Sir Knights of Bradford Commandcry.
Biddeford. have received an invitation
from the Newburyport Commandery 10
make 2 pilgrimage. TO that city St Johns
day. The members will probably accept
This Will probably cause the sir knights
to give up the idea Of the pilgrimage 10
st. John that has been talked of for some
time. @Aa 4AtF ASSOC I9tlyrE
Camp Schoodic, No. 1854, Modern
Woodmen OF America, was organized a..
West Franklin recently, by Arthur S. Al
uty George w. Brimmer of Brewer. The
new order starts III with eighteen char
ter members and the following staff OF
officers: Consul, G. r. Greene advisor,
c. II. Clark; clerk, W. T.. Bragdon bank
er. DIR. A. III. Damon: escort Harry Flick
cit; watchman, Einest Bfagdon: sentry
L. G., CIRCUITS; chief fDrnster.G. W. Mad
ison; ma na gers. q. IL Greene al. c.
Prosser. " ~. Bragdon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

It is a most timely suggestion that
the man of all living who is best fitted
to write the biography of William Nc
Kinlcy is Secretary Hay. His work on
the life Of Lincoln, his exceptional
literary ability, his beautiful funeral
Grafton deliver before Congress, ana ms
intimate personal and political reia-
tons " it'll the late President, AL mark
him as the one man for this important
task. At present Mr. Hay is busy
with the many duties and responsiDili-
tfsc Of 4 great government department,
but the country hopes that years of life
will bc spared him to undertake and
complete the work suggested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

The Iowa Legislature one of the Few
that holds its biennial sessions in the
evcn-numbercd years. has. just ad :
iourncd after 4 norable session. Be-
sides elcc ting Senator Allison for q
sixth term it's most importing piece of
work was the levy Of a four mill tax,
the highest since Iowa became a state.
j had been evident for years that with
its growing institutions the state
could not remain solvent unless
the tax rate was raised. 1t was not q
pleasant situa ton to face but The Idea
OF Iowa. one of the richest and most
Prosperous Of states, becoming bank
rupt was too ridiculous so the law
makers put on the new taxation. Along
with this went increased libefality 70
the state institutions. particularly
those of an educational nature. The
hardest fought measure of the session
was a bill allowing railroads to Incur
unlimited Indebtedness. II finally
passed but was vetoed by Governor
Cummings The congressional distrio,
boundaries were, left as they have been
Tor 90 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

France is sonding over choice as
eortment of generals, admirals and
civic dignitaries to the unveiling oi
the Rochambeau monument in Wash
inltcn. In spite Of the traditional
frierdshfrY OF, the two countries this
would probably not have been done
half q dozen years ago. But in view
Of events within ttat time this is made
Il ceremonial crr2nd Of much i'm
portance. For CID times sake, as
wen as for their own sake. these dis
tinguishcd representatives Of France
will be given most cordial welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Four
teen Years of SUFFERING

Il have been afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism for. fourteen years." says
Josh Edgar, of Germantown, Cal. II
was able to be around but constantly
suffered. | tried everything I could
hear Of and at last was told to try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which did
and was Immediately relieved and in a
short time cured, and / am happy to
say it has not since returned Why
not use this liniment and get well? II
is for sale by John Coughlin, 1T Water
street; j. G. Houlellan, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

= The Observation-Disclosures. like certain
other "antis," are proof against all ar
gument. Neither logic nor figures can
move them from their blind bigotry.
If this were not so their faith would be
sadly shaken by a recent comparison
made between Cleveland and Chicago.
until recently Cleveland has almost
wholly neglected vaccination and In
Sthe four, years 1885, 1901, inclusive, the
scity had 2,146 cases of smallpox.
Chicago, on the contrary has had
stringent vaccination. regulations and
~during that same period has had only
s346 cases all told. Estimating the pom
%ulation of Clevelandsat 3sop00 ferstile
eperiod and of Chicago at ]. 7go, Obo.5 he
Record Herald finassthe following pro-
gportion of cases to population y Prol
sportion in Cleveland, to 1877 of popu-
,slation. Proportion in Chicago, to
1890 of population. While these fig
cures will probably only more strongly
confirm the anti -vaccinationists in
9tEeir decisions, they win tend to
strengthen the health officials of cities
sand towns in their efforts to protect
communities against smallpox by sys-
tematic vaccination. a s4.gs {.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

The Baltimore observation-disclosures
Iainents that Secretary Moody is of the
Same run of shad'' as John ID. Long.
Yes, that is why the President appoint
ed him and why the country has conf
dencee that he is the right man in the
right place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

The appeal of John Most fails and he
goes to prison for the incendlary ut
terances of his anarchistic sheet.
Those of his kind should note the dis
tinction that is made between the lib
erty and the license of the press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

In declining to go as the navys
representative to King Edwards
coronation Captain Clark makes il
plain that he, doesn't want any empty
honors in lieu Of the deserved promo
ton he failed to receive Kansas City
Journal.
Failed to receive a promotion? O,
no. Capt. Clark was advanced six
numbers after the battle of Santiago,
being one number more than any other
captain Of the American fleet. He de-
served advancement and received it,
and the appointment as the naval rep
resentative at the coronation was an
other high mark of distinction, which,
for persinal reasons, he was unable to
accept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

1t is pointed out that Secretary
Moody who is 40, is the only man in
the cabinet who has not passed the half
century mark, though the President
himself is only 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

A French lecturer in this country is
telling about a confession" of Captain
Dreyfus as to the infamous charges
against him. He must think the
Americans are easy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

ness in Maine is especially good" says
General Passenger agent Boothby
'There are many inquiries about the
rev train and people over all parts of
The State are Interested in this depart
Pure. Many people have already en-
gagged their rooms for the summer at
the hotels in the mountains. The bust
Eness viii be better this year than il
was last because the Pan-American
exposition at Buffalo took away many
IN eople who would have come to Maine
The officials OF the M;tine Central are
in active preparation for starting traf-
fic on the summer time table which
will go into effect Il week earlier than
q year ago. tt 4r tsfr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

No notice whatever VIII De tahen "a
unsigned communications.
M. I.nr,,I cannot he held respOn-
.sibie for the preservation or return 81
rejected communications.
Address. NIL con, N, unications relating
To subscriptions and advertisements to
RIrRIEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta Maine. .ss t.-'F
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03
Loss of Appetite,

A persorrth that has fost appetite ghas
lost something besides vitality, vigor,
tone,kt 4 ~ a. 81 3 1T
The waysto recover appetite and all
that goes with 1t is to take Hood
Sarsaparilla-that strengthens the
stomach, perfects digestion and makes
eating a pleasure.
Thousands take it for spring loss of
appetite and everybody says there's
nothing else so good as Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

Mrs. Maud Robertson of Sorrento
oas evidently discovered a very unique
method ofecatching skunks according
to correspondent of the Commercial.
Shesrecentiy threw,out Of doors n lot of
empty milk cans and the following
morning she was greatly startled to
see skunk cantering around the door
with a can on his head 1t appears
that the skunk was foraging and seeing
can with a little milk in the bottom,
he thought he would make a breakfast
on it. He had no trouble in putting his
head in the can but the nanges pre-
vented hinS from getting il out. Mrs.
Robertson, from motives of sympathy
either for the skunk or the neighbors-
would not havegthe animal killed in the
yard so he finally made his escape. in
safety after lingering around the prem
ises all day. He was apparently sefther
ashamed to go home or else WAS so
blinded that hescould not find his way.
Our correspondent Things that the
moral that points the tale is very eyi-'
dent: Don stick your nose into other
folks business.,' z. p Z ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

The Argus puts in a plea for the re-
moval of defunct signs. or rather of the
signs over pieces OF BUSINESS no longer
occupied. Every city business street
has signs that have outlived their use-
tulness and they are only an eyesore.
They are almost as bad .as show bills
and circus posters which remain in The
windows OF vacant stores months sitter
the attraction has passed along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

Portlands building boom is indicated
by the fact that while for March, 1901,
the number of permits for new build
ings and for extensions and additions
was ", the number for March, 1902,
was 172. This is indeed notable in
crease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

AS an indication of the improved
business conditions The Belfast Jour.
nal notes That during the fiust quarter
ef1901 there were recorded in Waldo
county registry of deeds 2SS convey
'anees, of which G5 We're mortgages.
During the corresponding months Of
1902, the total number was 355, with
Sc mortgages This does not include
attachments, tax deeds, discharges,
Fpwer of attorney or property trans
ferred bywill, but only such as are
transferred by warrantee, Guftciain,
Suardians, administrators or execu-
lor'S deeds a.. i-.t. tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

Some Watcrville people wish that
We're TO be a $4,000 library instead of
a $4,000 one, for their prophetic vision
sees the latter outgrown by the city in
the space of few short years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

Minister WI has heard from home
and has decided to test the golden
qualities of silence for time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

Since il is going to have d ball team
This summer, ola Town thinks it ough
also have Il brass band to use in cele
brating the victories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

Two weeks to the field day of the
four Maine colleges ut Lewiston three
Veel<s to the New England intercol-
L giate meet 1T Worcester; ana four
weeks to the field day of the Maine fit
ting schools at Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

harcs we could now snqp our fingers at
the beef trust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

u. of NJ. and Bates meet on the Lew
iston diamond, today, for their first
same of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

Androscosgin is also wondering how
q parson Sheriff would do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

The Colby nine is off for four games
in New Hampshire and Massachusetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

They viii now begin to hold the eau
,uses for delegates to country, dis
trict and State conventions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

There Is glamour Gf the moonlight when
the stars rain peace below,
But the stir and smell of morning is /
better thing to know;
" nile the night Is hushcd and holden
ana transported by dreamy song,
Lo, the dawn brings dew and fire and
the rapture of the strong!
Richard Burton in the May Atlantic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

Great fishing follows the spell o
lainy weather. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

Profit sharing works wei in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-03

- : - F-tNNArVtft ~" I'm, -holAiil OK
Baker. .st !.
The writer Of this volume frankly con-
fesses himself TO be "a maker Of wines .
In this respect he is materially in adj
vance Of the dealers in intoxieants whs
seek to gain an entrance into Temperance
communities under false pretences. il,
order to advance the interests of thei.
unholy traffic. Mr.. Emerson is en-
gagged in calling which would be Grim
inal IL he attempted TO carry 1t on hers
III Maiae; but at least he does not at
tempt to sail under false ,coiors in this
respect. He comes frankly iii his own
personality and character,s without sub
terfuge or Apology.
ftsmnst he. admitted, too: that hi
writes cicyerly, although his steductions
are far from. being as conclusive as he
evidently considers them. In his prefacs
he declares that in certain circles the
Question may be asked. 'HvEy should d
maker of wines stray within The realms
of theoloeysH Why. indeed? Certainly IL
would not be for the upbuilding of hui
mainly that a representative of cause
which lives upon appetite, which lays its
red hands Upon the happiness and pros
perity OF the home. and grows fat by de-
priyins children 81 their birlhrisht, would
inadvertently wander so far from his
usual sordid thoroushfare. The word
stray, is very appropriate in this con-
nection II emphasizes the Exceptional
character Of the performance, almost as
much as does the word '.invasion' which
the antnor uses later in the same connec-
fien.s Strange freaks may be expected
from vender of wines however, espe-
cisaliy II he Is an extensive sampler Of his
ewn goods. Hi ag
considerable portion Of AIR. Emer-
CONS book Is devoted to what he con-
ceives 70 pc the demolition of the 'un-
fermented winev tiieory. arti
Arizona republican., 1902-02-17
at 2 D. m.
ISAAC T. STODDARD,
 Secretary of AIizona. First publication Feb. 16.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY. That on the .2nd day of January, 1902, at a special meeting of the stockholders of the CURTZ-EVANS MINING & MILLING CO, held at the Fifth National Bank Building. Pittsburg, Pa, and whereat all the stockholders were present in person, resolution was unanimously adopted, as follows:
 RESOLVED. That the capital stock of the CURTz-EVANS MINING & MILLING COMPANY of Arizona be increased from One Million CS1. .O0G OOO) Dollars to One Million Five Hundred Thousand ($l, l,5O0, ,c00) Dollars, and that the indebtedness which the company may contract shall be increased from Fifteen Thousand (s15.0O0) Dollars to Fifty Thousand (S50. .00O) Dollars. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the foregoing resolution has been duly signed and acknowledged by T. G. Evans. President, and attested by J. E. Robbins. Secretary of said company this 9th day Of February, 1902.
 T. G. EVANS.
 President. Attest: JNO. F. ROBBINS.
 Secretary. State of Pennsylvania,
 Allegheny County. ss.
 RE TT REMEMBERED, That on the 9th day of February. 1902. before me. the subscriber. Notary Public within and for said County, personally came T. C. Evans, President of the Curtz- Evans Mining & Milling Company. of Arizona, and J. F.. Robbins, Secretary of said company, and acknowledged the signing of the foregoing certificate to be their voluntary act under and by virtue of the authority of the stock holders of said company.
 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I have hereunto subscribed my name and af- fixed my official seal on the day and year aforesaid
 (Notarial Seal)
 SAMUEL HOLLIS.
 Notary Public Commission expiring Feb'y 27. 1905. Territory of Arizona.
 County of Maricopa. ss.
 I. E. r. McFall County Recorder in and for the County and Territory aforesaid. hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the original Amendment to the Articles of Incorpora ton of the Curtz- Evans Min ing & Milling Co.,. filed and recorded in my office on the 11th day of Feb'y, 1862. in Book No. 9 of Incorpora ations at Page -. and that the same is a full true and correct copy of such original and of the whole thereof.
 WITNESS my hand and seal of office. this 11th day of Feb'y. 1902.
 (SeaL) B. F. McFALL.
 County Recorder. By A. s. ARTHUR, Deputy.
 Filed and recorded in the office of the Secretary Of the Territory of Arizona this 1lth day of February. A. D. 1902. al ?. m.
 ISAAC T. STODDARD.
 Secretary of Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-17
OF HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMIN
 ISTRATION.

In the Probate Court of the County of MaricOpa. Territory of Arizona. In the Matter of the Estate of N. A. Wiley. DeSeased.
 Notice is hereby given that O. g. Wiley has filed in this court his petition praying that letters of administration on the estate of said decedent be granted himself, and that the same will be heard at the January term of said court, to-wit. on Monday. the 24th day of February, A. D. 1902, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the court room of said court, in Phoenix, County of Maricopa. Territory of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have. why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated. Feb. 12 1902
 C. NJ LANDER Clerk
Arizona republican., 1902-02-17
JOINT NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

(II. F. No. 2,325 and H. E. No. 2.S46.) Department of the Interior Land Office at Tucson, Arizona. Jan. 20. 1902.
 Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowing-named settlers have filed mo- tice of their intention to make final proof in support of their claims, and that said proofs will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, March l, 1902, viz: Lonnie J. Mitchell. of Buckeye, Arizona. for the S1s. NW4, Sec. 3. T s. R , w, G. & s. R. E. & M, who names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Ralph G. Robinson, Thomas N. Clan ton, Edmond H. Spain and Herbert E. Kell, all of Buckeye. Arizona; and
 Ralph G. Robinson, of Buckeye, Ari- zona, for the SEA, Sec 4, T 1 s, R 3 w. c. & s. R. E. & NJ, who names the following witnesses to prove his con tinuous residence upon and cultiva- tion of said land, viz: Thomas N. Clanton, Lonnie J. Mitchell, Edmond H. Spain and Herbert F. Kell, all of Buckeye, Arizona.
 MILTON R. MOORE,
 Register. First publication January %. 1902.