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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The organization of the new corpora
ton to provide quarters for the Mars
ton worsted mills, was completed, Sat-
Irday evening. The new company is to
be known as the Marston Construction
Co., and has filed its certificate of or
ganiZation as required by law. The Of
ficers are: President, Charles A. Mars
ton; clerk. Amos K. Butler: treasurer,
Edward n. Merrill: directors, Charles
A. Marston, $. w. Philbrick, Edward
n. Merrill, Edwin Gledhill. Charles
Young, Albert G. Blunt, and Ed r.
Page. The capital stock is 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

John W. Curtis of West Gardiner,
locally known as the Pea King" sold
his farm last fall, and bought a farm
about two miles cut from Gardiner on
what is known as High street. All of
his friends told him he had gone there
to starve to death, but, last Saturday,
he had a mess of peas picked fresh
from the vines on his farm. Not SO
bad after all for the Pea King
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
NAPHTHA BY MISTAKE.
Used for Kerosene in kindIing Fire
and Woman Is Dead.

Manchester. n. II. June 23.-By reason
of an explosion of narhtha. Mrs. Geo. NJ
Stewart of East Manchester. was, today.
fatally burned, dying a short time after
meeting with the accident. She was eni-
gagged in re-kindling a fire in her kitchen
stove and through accident made use of
naphtha instead of kerosene. As the re-
suit there was an explosion and she was
so terribly burned that the flesh dropped
from her face, body and arms. She leaves
a husband and six children, and was 81
Won re old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The Lloyds medal for meritorious SER
vice was presented at London, Monday.
TO Capt. Freeman of the British steam
er Roddam as a recognition of his ac-
ton in calamity taking away his yes
sci from st. Pierre, Martinique. May s.
on the occasion of the destruction of
that town by the outbreak of Mont
Pelee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
Excitement Over Haytien Elections.

Kingston, ia, June 23.-The Cam
eron Line steamer Paloma arrived
here, today, from Hayti. She reports
that intense excitement prevails in that
republic and that the feeling is grow
ing with the approach of the elections.
The provincial government will make
every effort to maintain peace and pre-
vent an outbreak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
A Terrible Explosion.

"Of a gasoline stove burned lady
here frightfully," writes n. L. Palmer
of Kirkman, Ia. THE best doctors
couldn't heal the running sore that fol-
lowed. but Bucklen's Arnica Salve en-
tireiy cured her." Infallible for Cuts.
Corns, Sores. Boils. Bruises, Skin Dis
eases and Piles. 25c. at Bowditch G
Webster's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Extended improvements are going on
at the depot in this city and will add
greatly to the accommodations for the
public. The roof has been shingled and
the track is being replaced by new
sleepers and a new platform will be
built between the tracks and repairs
made on the old platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The pest house which was opened for
the reception of smallpox patients on
May Is was closed, Monday, all of the
sick ones having completely recovered
from the disease. There have been no
less than 20 actual cases at the quarry
and one private dwelling now remains
in quarantine. A casual review OF the
epidemic can but emphasize what care
full and stringent precautionary meas
ures can accomplish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

neglect or refuse to obey these regula-
lions shall be subject to the penalties
provided by Section 2, Chapter 305,
Laws of 1903, namely, "A fine of not
more than five hundred dollars, or by
Imprisonment in the county Jail for a
period of not more than six months,
or by both fine and Imprisonment in
the discretion of the court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

S. F. Coombs of Bangor, clerk in the
Bangor d Portland railway mail SER
vice, has been visiting relatives in West
Farmingdale, and was calling on
friends in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

inspected, Friday evening, by Brig.
Gen. Frank L. Hoyt of Lewiston, at the
armory at the Coliseum. The members
of the company have been at a thor
ough course of rifle practice for some
time past and expect to be among the
head liners in that line at the muster
at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The schooner Harold ]. Mccarthy is
receiving a cargo of paving at Hamil-
ton & Cos. wharf, consigned TO New
York from Booth Bros. and Hurricane
Island Granite Works, this firm hav-
ing purchased quarried stock from the
Archie quarry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Miss Clara Latin entertained the
pupils of her school, the Warren Prim-
airy, last Friday afternoon. Games
and various amusements were included
in the informal program and dainty re-
freshments We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The members of Queen Esther Chap
ter Order of Eastern Star, will visit
Mount Carmel Chapter Of Richmond,
Thursday evening. A large contingent
of the chapter intend making the trip
and will go on the Boston steamer
leaving Gardiner at 3.35, and returning
on the Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Melville w. Fuller, Esq, chief justice
of the supreme court of the United
States, and Mrs. Fuller, came from
their summer home at Sorrento, Mon
day. and are guests at the Hallowell
bOISp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Nellie NJ, the 4-months-old child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Imbimbo, died,
Sunday, after a short illness. The
funeral will be held, this afternoon,
Rev. c. A. Wight to officite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Miss Alice Doyle of Montpelier, VT,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. p. H.
Leighton being called here by the
death of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Doy1p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The rails for the new Winthrop Elec-
trio Road are laid through the Quarry
settlement in this city, with but "a
short break between that place and
Manchester village. From the Augusta
road to the Quarry it was necessary to
build the roadbed some feet higher than
usual owing to the swamp through
which it passes. The work is of most
substantial character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Several members from Hallowell Co,
L. r., *. of p, will join the ranks OF
King Co, Augusta, today, and parade
Watervilles beautiful streets with the
Centennial procession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Col. C. H. French will give lecture
on the Klondike, illustrated with stere-
opticon views, Tuesday evening, at the
First Baptist church. Refreshments
will be served on the lawn. Admission
Is cents for adults and 10 cents for
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Orrn Horn and James V. WEIGH of
the Hallowell Band, will go to Water
vile, today, with the Olympia Band
of Augusta to participate in the Cen
tenial parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the Uni
versalist Society will hold its last meet
ing for the summer, Tuesday, June "a.
with Mrs. F. e. Beane at her cottage at
the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The machinery in the old Richards
mill on Water street is being packed up
and shipped to- Boston parties, who are
its owners. There is some talk of tear
ing down the mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Charles Haines has accepted a posi-
ton with his father, Contractor l.. H
Haines. who is now engaged on build
ing work at Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The election of officers of Granite
Lodge, No so, knights of Pythias. will
occur, this evening. 1t is hoped that
every member will make an effort to
be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
Palestine commandery En- Route.

Boston, June 23.-Members of Pales-
tine Commandery, X. r., of Chelsea,
left, today, for a pilgrimage to Gar
diner, Augusta and Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Louis Theme, formerly of the Ma
tional Home Band at Togus, but now
located, in Virginia, was visiting
friends sin Gardiner, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Miss Georgia Chapman has returned
to her home at Carmel after a soJourn
with Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Snare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Emory o. Beane of this city, was re-
Gently elected an editor of the Bowdoin
Bugle, to represent the Delta Epsilon
Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Miss Daisy Pitcher left MonsaN. 10Y
Lewiston, where she has a-cepied 2
position in the glove department of Os-
wald d Armstrong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Arthur Russell of the Minneapolis
Journal, is expected home, this week,
for a visit. He will attend the Bowdoin
commencement for the first time in 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ingraham are
visiting relatives in Waterville, being
in attendance to the Centennial cele-
bra ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Principal c. w. Stowell of the High
school. has gone to his home at Brlm-
field, Mass, for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard E. Anderson
have returned to this city after brief
but pleasant honeymoon to Old Or
chard and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The Epworth League of the Metho-
dist church will hold its Shoe" enter
tainment in Red Mems hall, this even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Miss Jennie Avery plans to attend the
Dartmouth Summer school, commence
ing work there. July Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Martin az
rived. Monday, from Minneapolis as
guests of DR.. and Mrs. F. II. CROKER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Charles Carter and daughter, Miss
May of Joliet, ILL.,. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Gilpatrick, Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

man Donovan, G. p. Fall, l.. Herrick,
A. G. Hurd, F. Il. Johnson, III. f. Kali
loch, Fl. X. Kalloch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

George Carey has returned to his
work at North Jay, after short visit
at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Raw Chadbourne is making visit to
his uncle at Waterford for the sum-
mer. afaIAl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
HALLOWELL.

Emery Smith was a visitor 70 Water
willie, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

S. II. Green returned, Monday night,
from a three-months visit to Provi-
dence,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
NATIONAL HOME.

w. ]. Classy has reported for duty
from a 90-days furlough to Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

John Preney returned, Monday, from
visit at his home in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

William Grant OF Waldoboro, was i
Halioweil on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Louis Spear is at home from Boston
for a visit in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Fred Latlip went to Waterville, Mon
day evening, for brief visit with reia-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mrs. c. +. Pray and son wilbur 81
Calais. are passing the summer win
Mr. and Mrs. James Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Dr. Albert A. Ames. mayor of Minne-
apolis, Monday, pleaded not guilty to the
Indictment charging him with attempted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Henry, Richards and family went TO
their summer home at North Belgrade
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mrs. Nora Grant Rice is visiting
friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
FLETCHER POPE. Phillips, Me
SIDNEY @. HALEY, {"
HARRY +. BEEDY, /" -
HARRY b. Az STIN, ;" .
j. III. BYRON. Z"

On the foregoing Petition,
ORDERED: That the petitioner cause
to be published true copy of said petit
ton, and this order of notice thereon.
three days successfully in the kennebec
Journal, newspaper published at Angus
ia in the county of Kennebec, the first
publication in said paper to be at least
five days before the first day of July, A.
ID. 1902. on which day the Board of Rail-
road Commissioners will be in session ut
their office in Augusta at ten o'clock In
the forenoon. for the purposes indicated
In said petition. Said petitioner shall
send copies OF the foregoing petition and
order to the county commissioners OF
Franklin county.
JOSEPH Z. PEAKS. Chairman.
For the Board of Railroad Commissioners
OF Maine.
Dated this 21st day of June, A. d. 1902.
A true copy.
Attest: FRANCIS c. PEAKS.
Assistant Clerk.
iune24d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Miss Clara Robinson returned to heF
home in Newburyport. Mass, MONDAY
after a visit with j. w. Robinson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Rev. and Mrs. Charles II. Evans of
Toxic, Japan, are guests OF Mrs. +. /.
Bradstreet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mamie Larry, who has been living for
year with her uncle, Joseph Black, re
turned to her home in Whtneyville
Monday, on the early train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Barry left, Monday, for
visit with friends in Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Hallowel Military Minstrels will
banquet at Knights of Pythias hail.
Thursday evening. Gentlemen, be
seated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Miss Katherine Beeman was tn.
guest of friends at Waterville, Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mrs. John Munro went to Waterville
Monday, for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
Daily kennsbec Journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone CaIl-26-5.

Harry Lewis returned to Bowdoin
College, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

William Footer went to Waterville,
Monday, to attend the Centennial cele-
bration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mrs. Oscar Ridley with her daughter
Hattie and son Walter, left on the early
morning train, Tuesday, for River Char
low, N. b., where they will spend the
cupnmer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mrs. Henry Richards has. returned
from visit with Boston friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

j. p. Lash has returned to his nome
in Portland after visit with his
uncle. j. w. Lash in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Ernest L. Austin returned to Port
land, Sunday evening. after brief visit
at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mrs. Jerry Preble and son Waldo went
to Waterville, Monday, to attend the cen
tennial celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

All previous records for a single day s
catch at the Bangor salmon pool were
broken. Saturday, when Edward A. Buck
one of the crack anglers of that city,
landed four fish. all of good size.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
OA9ToRTA.
Bear. the H1hs Kind You Have Always Bagta
Signature &1MZzM

To the Honorable Board of Railroad
Commissioners.
The undersigned, who have been chosen
as directors of a proposed corporation 10
be known as Madrid Railroad Company.
for the construction of a railroad in the
town of Phillips and township No s. in
Franklin county, being township next ad-
joining the town OF Phillips. respectfully
present to your Honorable Board the ar
ucies of association of said corporation
for approval, accompanied with a map
OF the proposed route on an appropriate
scale. They represent that public con-
venience requires the construction Of such
railroad.
Wherefore, we pray that you will APP
point a day for the hearing thereon, and
that notice thereof. as you may deem
reasonable and proper. may be given and
that after hearing you will endorse upon
said articles "A certificate that all of the
provisions of law have been complied
with, that public convenience requires the
construction of said railroad. and that
you will thcreupon approve said articles
of association in writing
Dated June 3. 1902.
FLETCHER POPE. Phillips, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Rev. w. f. Small returned, Monday
from a visit with North Arson friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Miss Clara Latin is making a vaca-
ton trip to Rangeley and vicinity. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

No let-up of
work, no free
m from
hou 8 ehold
cares, close
confinement
in ill-yentil-
ated rooms,
Off C es and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Thomas Palmer returned, Monday
from 60-days furlough to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

J. H. Webster of Orono, was a bust
ness visitor to the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Postmaster D. X Jewell is ill at his
nome on Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mrs. Charles Ward is on a week
visit with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
SOUTH GARDINER.

There was a baptismal service at the
river, Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Mrs W. f. Marston is making isit
to relatives in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Harry Beedle has come home from New
York for two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Timothy Murphy went to Wiscasset
Monday, to accept his new position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
Iron
GiUeS
Strength

stores have made many women pale,
tired and wornout, just as too much
study and too little outdoor exercise
have made many school children
spindling and delicate. They have
weakened the nerves, impaired diges-
ton, upset nutrition, so that the blood
has become watery and thin,-a result
plainly seen in the colorless lips, cheeks
and ears.
TOO much responsibility, anxiety and
worry have, in the same way, broken
down the health of many busy men.
Now, what is needed by all these
sufferers is iron, a natural constituent
of healthy, strong and ruddy blood, as
combined in the new iron tonic, Pept-
iron, which strengthens and colors the
blood, nourishes and steadies the
nerves, cures paleness, weakness, ner-
vousness, dyspepsia and sleeplessness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Co. A. I'd Reg, N. G. S. NJ, will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

mis- signature Is on every box Of the gsanins
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets.
The ssssay that cures = cold n enc daEs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
s N The best ' ss'

form with other great tonics and nu-
trients. Does not injure the teeth nor
cause constipation.
Peptiron is made in two forms: In liquid
an aromatic cordial elixir-at 81 per bottle,
also in chocolate coated pills at Soc. or 81 per
box. By C. l. HOOD CO., proprietors Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Lowell Mass. U. s. A.
John CoughIin, West End Kenhebec
Bridge, Selling Agent in Augusta.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-10-16
INFLUX FROM FAR NORTH.
migration from Scandinavian CoUn-
tries Shows Large Annual
Increase.

The arrivals IN the United States of
people from the Scandinavian coun-
tries show a large annual increase. Ac-
cording to official figures the numbers
of these thrifty and intelligent ma
tiyes of the far north who arrived here
during the first six months Of the
present wear are as follows: Sweden,
5000; Norway, 1920; Finland, 1O,403;
Denmark, 1898; total, 46,733. For the
corresponding period of 1901 the fig
ures for the four countries named
were 80, 936, an increase for 1902 OF over
so per cent Though large, the figures
are not surprising. AS long ago as last
spring it was predicted that Norway
would lose 10000 of her sons and
daughters, and should the ratio of the
first half of the year be maintained
during the second half the prediction
will be quite verified and the highest
record for emigration from Norway
will be established, says census au-
thority.
The explanation is not difficult. The
industrial conditions of Norway are
distinctly unfavorabfe to the laboring
classes, and when agents, like Con-
gresham Eddy, for instance, appeared
in the larger cities with alluring Of
fers for high wages, it was quite natur-
al that sturdy Norsemen should be
tempted to a country where so many
thousands of their brethren had found
prosperity and independence. In
Sweden the conditions appear to be
somewhat better, for while the emil
grafton figures are somewhat larger
the percentage is much smaller, for
Sweden has a population more than
twice as large as Norway's. The num-
bers are large enough, however, to fill
many of the leading men with appre-
henSiOn.
Finland's quota to the hegira from
the scandinavian countries is hardly
as large as was expected. 1t is well
known, however, that the Russian gov
eminent is eXerting all its authority
to restrict emigration and some of the
measures are necessarily harsh. Lack
of means is also restraining many
thousands from escaping from the in
tolerant rule of the minions of Car
Nicholas, who, among the Firms, is not
credited with the benevolent and hui
manitarian views so readily accorded
to him elsewhere Thrifty little Den
mark is not losing nearly as many as
her sister countries and the figures
speak rather well for this prosperous
kin odOm