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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-29

The fifth annual examination of cam
didates for State certificates, under
the present plan was held Friday. Au-
gust 90. 1901. The places at which the
examination was held We're as fol-
lows: Auburn. Augusta, Belfast,
Bethel. Boothbay Harbor. Brooklin.
Brownfield, Calais, Canaan. Eastport,
Ellsworth, Freeport, Fort Kent, Fox
croft. Greenville, Harrington, Houlton,
Lincoln. Newcastle, North Arson.
Orono. Pressure Isle, Pittsfield. Rock
land, Sanford, South Paris, Van Buren,
and Waterville These places We're Sc
lected al easily accessible to candi-
dates who had registered on or before
August TO-
The number of candidates who reg
istered for the examination by submit
ting preliminary examination reports.
was 295. OF these IS failed to appear
The number taking the examination,
therefore, in whole or in part, was $50.
OF these. IS failed either to complete
the examination, or to obtain the re-
quired rank In one or more subjects
The number of certificates awarded
was. therefore. 1877. Besides the 1877
new certificates issued this. year, 81 OF
those previously issued, which had
ceased to be valid by expiration of the
periods for which they were originally
made good have been renewed fol
periods the same as Of original issue
In effect. then. the whole number OF
certificates granted this year Is
259. The whole number Of candi.
dates examined during the five
years is LEO: and of certificates IS
sued 1.4Ss OF these. 435 have ceased
to be valid by expiration of periods fol
!; which they were issued. and have no
been presented for renewal. Henc,
, 1908 state certificates are now in pos
session OF the teachers of Maine. II
/ other words, one in every six of all on
, public school teachers has full authori
: ty to teach anywhere in the state with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-29
A GENUINE BARGAIN.

For this week only we sell mems So lace
leather lined, velour calf. heavy soles,
vici kid and kangaroo, for $2.37. These
are all new goods and the latest styles.
Notice our South window. Bilodeau
Brothers, Props, under Hotel North, Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-29

OF course the kind Of bread your
mother used to make was all right. but
she would not have made it had she
lived near our bakery. Ours is just as
good. Call at the Domestic Bakery
Tor call us by 'phone), our number Is
202..1S.
F. n. HAYES & SON,
SA Water St., Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-29
STATE HOUSE,
Treasurer's Accounts Commit
tee Completes Examination.
Proposed License Fee for Hunters Of
Big Game Discussed.
Making Of Large Corporations Under
Names Laws Increasing.

The committee to examine the ac-
counts of the State treasurer. consist
ing of Hon. E. K. Chase, Hon. Geo. G.
Weeks. Representative B. b. Fuller,
Col. NJ. V. b. Chase, Hon. Voranus l..
Coffin and Col. Frederick w. Plaisted,
has finished its work and will soon re-
port it's findings to the Governor.
Bonds to the face value of $50, 900 were
burned, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-29

Chairman Carleton continues to re-
| ceive letters approving his course in
| advocating license fee for non-resi-
| dent hunters Of big game Requests
| for copies of the speech delivered by
him on the subject at the Maine Sports
| mems Association meeting in Bangor,
Jan. Z. come from all parts of the coun-
try, thus demonstrating that deep in
terest in the matter exists to a great
extent among sportsmen.
Nearly every sportsman in Maine"
said a gentleman from Eastern Maine,
who was seen at the Capitol, yesterday.
who has been prominent in seeking
the advancement of the fish and game
interests Of Maine during the past doz-
en- years Is in favor of the license plan.
They are practical men and they real
ize that the State cannot afford to APP
propriate any more money than 1t does
at present. They know that the propo-
cation Of fish in the five hatcheries Of
the State requires the greater part OF
the $4,000 appropriated annually.
Really. this entire amount should be
spent in the culture of fish; for that is
the most important branch after all.
The number Of people who fish in lakes
and ponds is very large while the num-
Der Of those who come into the State to
hunt big game is comparatively small.
If we are to have any big game left in
the State in the future we must do
something to protect it. This cannot
be done without money to pay for
warden and other services.
II hope the agitation will be kept up
until the Legislature is convinced Of
the wisdom of enacting such license
law as this
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
Experimenting With Potatoes

All Southern California, and the whole state in fact, is deeply inter- es.ed in the announcement made by the Chino Valley Champion, that~J. W. Mills of the United States experi- ment station near Pomona, personally and in connection with experiment station work is making an experiment with potatoes north of town. He has planted three acres of ground in patches to seed of over sixty varieties of eastern potatoes. The seed came principally from Maine and Wisconsin, and include about all the varieties that have proven successful there. Mir. Mills proposes to extend the tests over two or more planting seasons, and will be then able to tell which of these varieties are suitable to conditions here, and at what season their planting will give the best results. The pres- ent planting will probably be severe test, as the potatoes will mature in the early fall when potatoes as rule do not keep very we'll. '"
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
Cassava Root for Cattle

Some of the great meat packing establishments in Chicago have begun experiments on what may prove a revolution of the cattle industry of the country, says the Inter-Ocean.
 The project involves the settlement of several thousand acres of what is at present nearly valueless land in north- ern and northwestern Florida and Southern Alabama, the cultivation on large scale of the cassava root and its use in feeding cattle and hogs. If the plan develops as it is now in the minds of the leading packers, the southern states will become the center of the cattle raising industry.
 It is stated that arrangements are now being made for the accommoda- tion of considerable number of cattle to be shipped from the stock yards to northern Florida, to be fed on cassava root. The result of the fattening pro- cess will be compared with similar work in the west, regarding which the conditions and cost are already known. The result obtained will determine the future of the cassava experiment.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
Sounds of Words.

A negro boy was in the habit of giv- ing his name as "NedicudineZza Belt hkedishazza Sham Ham Jafac Max well Brown" mispronouncing nearly every word.
 The sound of words has great at- traction for the negro, and he uses them regardless of their meaning
 A negro woman was with difficulty prevented from naming her child Cru cifx," the sound of the word attracting her.
 A negro preacher in sermon de clared emphatically:
 'I comes not to contaminate any oth- CT sect"-rereated still more emphatic ally-T comes not to contaminate any other sect; comes to exonerate your minds. s."-Independent.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
Asparagus on Alkali Land ,

Here is very excellent suggestion,
 made by J. w. Mills of the United States Experiment Station, "for per- sons having patches of ground too strongly impregnated with akali to grow field crops," which is given to the public by the Chino Valley Cham pion. It is claimed that "such land is just the kind necessary to grow asparagus to perfection, other con- ditions being favorable" The Cham pion adds that "instances are cited in the Sacramento valley where strong black a;kali land produced several hundred dollars worth of asparagus per acre. Of course canning facilities must be near at hand, but with sufficient supply of asparagus available, some of the fruit canneries ih the valley would probably be glad to handle the vege- table. This is pointer which it might pay some of our people to investigate. '"
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

It does not require much work, and will save orchardists hundreds of dol lars in, one season. That this plan is a good one is shown in Mir. Eaton's orchard, where two trees within few feet of each other show such differ ence in condition. The one where the paint was used shows no sign of aphis, while the one which was not coated with paint is full of pests. In using paint no fruit trees Mir. Eaton says it is not good plan to use too much tur- pentine. The latter injures the bark of the trees. The use of the Block spray in winter also. shows good re- suits. This oil runs down the trees to the roots and destroys all aphis that it touches. The above plan of destroying the dreaded and injurious aphis is not expensive, and does not require much work. It is certainly worthy of a trial. A cheap paint, heavily sprea over bruises and hatching places, will do much in the way of lessening u . spread of woolly aphis.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
For Woo1ly Aphis

R. W. Eaton has adopted a method of fighting the woolly aphis which he finds effectual, says the Watsonvi le Pajaronian. His plan is to put about shovel full of gas lime around the roots of the trees during winter, and in the spring, when the aphis begins to appear about bruised places on the tree or where limbs have been cut off, he coats these spots with ordinary paint. This destroys the breeding places of the aphis and prevents it from going higher up thet tree and out upon the branches. The woolly aphis is stupid, slow moving pest and therefore cannot get over a tree very rapidly. By commencing in time with the paint, the bruises can be covered over and a spread of aphis prevented.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

Seventeen cents a pound was offered growers for hops in Washington last week.
 Corn will be failure in Texas this year. But late rains will help the cotton crop.
 The area of sugar beets growing in Spokane county, Wash., is double that of last year.
 The Tuiare county poultry associa- tion is to be revived, and an exhibit held this fall.
 Melons are being shipped from Indio at the rate of three carloads daily. The crop will net the growers about $50, ,OOO.
 Most of the million and quarter vile, Wash, last season, has recently been sold for 54 cents per bushel.
 Up to 16 cents per pound has been offered in this valley for 1902 hops. Similar prices are being offered in Oregon, and it is predicted that hops will be to 20 cents this fall.-Paja- ronian.
 .Some Pajaro Valley apple growers are selling their crops by auction, sealed bids are received and the highest takes the crop. Surely there is room for fruit exchange there. section that can raise such magnificent fruit can ill afford to be at the mercy of commission men and jobbers.
 E. K. Benchly of Fullerton says that the prospects for this years wal nut crop are good and the crop will be fully as large as that of last season. He also said that the experiments he had made with lime and water spray ing had been satisfactory, and there is apparently no disease on the trees so treated. Herald.
 The pipe line for the Citrus Belt Water Company of Glendora connecting with the Azusa and Covina water systems, has been completed by Con- tractors Martin and Ormand. The pipe line is continuous, without joints or breaks, and when tested with thirty five inches of water, lost but half an inch in the entire line.-Cultivator.
 Over twenty miles of road have been sprinkled with oil in Fresno county this year. This was done at cost of $50 per mile for the first application and about $40 for the second. It is thought that another application of oil will be necessary this fall, to keep the roads in good condition. To sprinkle these roads with water last year the cost was over 5000 per mile.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
MERRILL'S CORPSE BURIED
Mrs. Waggoner Fails to Receive Eff
 teen Hundred Dollars Reward

The remains of David Merrill, escap- ed convict and murderer, were received at the Oregon penitentiary at noon Thursday, being taken there by Mrs. Mary Waggoner, who found the body near Chehalis, Wash. She was accom- panied by Sheriff Daggeler of Cheha- lis and Warden Jaynes of the Oregon penitentiary. Superintendent J. D. Lee met the party at the train.
 His inquiry as to who had charge of the remans brought a response from Mrs. Waggoner that she brought the body. He asked if she would gurantee the remains to be those O; Merrill and Mrs. Waggoner responded in the affirmative. Superintendent Lee stated that he would ignore any demand for the reward, but would pay her liber- ally for the trouble of bringing the re- mains to the penitentiary. The woman made no response except handing a baggage check for the casket to the superintendent.
 The body was removed to the prison, where the box was opened and the covering over the glass Tn the casket removed, exposing to sight the face of Merrill, badly decomposed. Many of the guards looked at the remains and they readily identified the dead con vict. The casket was conveyed to the prison cemetery and inferred without ceremony.
 In the evening Mrs. Waggoner and Sheriff Deggeller met Superintendent Lee in his office and the lady made a formal demand for the reward of $500. Mir. Lee declined to pay the same, offering her $500 for her trouble and expense and explaining that the re- ward could only be paid for the cap- ture of the convict and that she had not captured Merrill, but had merely found the dead body by accident.
 Mrs. Waggoner refused the amount offered and made formal written demand for the full reward. This she gave to Mir. Lee to be presented to the governor. Meanwhile she will cores pond with the governor and lay her claim before him. If the claim is not paid she will decide whether to go into court to collect the $500 or go before the legislature to secure it.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
Good Poultry Year East

The Freeport, Ills., Poultry Tribune for July gives a some what elaborate review of poultry conditions in the Mississippi valley states through cor respondence with leading poultrymen, which clearly indicates a prosperous year for the industry. The Tribune makes this comment: ''Despite the extreme wet weather throughout the midwest, at least, during the past few months, fanciers seem to be having better success than last year in get ting their chicks well started without any particular loss. Those which have come under our personal obser- vation could scarcely have done bet ter"
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
Change the Runs

It seems almost incredible that it should be necessary to advise anyone to change the runs of poultry yards ; but here is what the San Jose Mercury very aptly says on the subject: "Noth- ing will answer as well as complete periodical change of the poultry runs. To be sure, we can remove some of the dirt and replace it with fresh earth, but this is only partial. What we want is to seed down old runs to grass, or some other crop which will find congenial soil for its rapid growth in the earth rich from poultry drip pings, taking away the hens entirely and not returning them until the
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

vegetative processes of the crop have completely renovated the ground. To make this change of runs readily facil itated we want light, movable coops and fences, so there will be no trouble in making the transfers. It is no use in denying it, large numbers of chick ems and fowls are lost every year simply and only because breeders per- sist in penning them year upon year in the same spots, thus rendering the ravages of disease unavoidable and irremediable.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

7 "Yes," said the mystical Asiatic, "we hope to have our people civilized before long,"
 "That is encouraging"
 "It is. We hope in time to bring out the car ot Juggernaut on strictly modern basis, and have it operated by electricity, like one of your auto mobiles. ."-Washington Star.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
Killed by a Log

At Blaine, Wash., Saturday evening while the ferryboat containing six per- sons was passing pile in the river, a log which was being hoisted broke loose and fell across the boat. J. F. Douglas, whose real name is said to be c. $. Sawyer, and whose home is in Eureka, Gal, was struck and instant ly killed. The other five persons were thrown into the water, but were rescued.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
OLD INDIAN WAR PENSIONS

Congress has just passed a law granting pensions to the survivors and to the widows of deceased soldiers of the Oregon, Washington, and Cali fornia Indian Wars of IS47 to 1856. Full information will be sent by Byington X Wilson, No. FPS Seven- teenth street, Washington, D. O., or branch office, No. 442 Parrott Building, San Francisco, Cal. Fees limited by law.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
HOITT'S SCHOOL

Parents desiring home influences beautiful surroundings, perfect climate careful super vision, and thorough mental, moral and phys ical training for their boys will find all these requirements fully met at Hoitt's School. Menlo Park, San Mateo County. Cal. Send for Catalogue.
 Twelfth year begins August 12th.
 IRA G. HOITT. Ph. D.. Principal.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

Little Girl-Ma!
 Her Mother-Don't say "ma," my dear; say "mama." What do you want?
 Little Girl-Did you see uncles new Panamama?-New York Sun.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
LET'S TALK IT OVER

Adams Sarsaparilla Pills are purely vegetable and chocolate coated. They act gently but surely, curing sick headache, biliousness, constipation, dyspepsia, indigestion, jaundice, coat ed tongue, bad breath, pimples, sallow complexion. 1Oc, 25c. Sold by all druggists.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

Nell-Love doesn't seem to agree with Maude. She is thinner by twenty pounds than she used to be.
 Belle-She has loved and lost, eh?- Philadelphia Record.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease Cures swollen feet, blisters and callous spots and is a certain cure for ngrowing nails, sweating, hot, aching feet. At all Druggists 25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Address Allen S. Olmsted. Le Roy. N. Y.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

Get bottle of Hamlin's Wizard Oil today; it may save many trip for the doctor! it cures Headache and Toothache quickly.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
From Baby to Granpa.

Beginning with baby, and taking all the famly-boys, girls. mama, papa and the old folks. All like Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Druggists, 10c, 25c. soc.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

ElTo Permanently Cured. No fits nervousness THO after first day use of Dr. Klines Great Nerve Resorer Send for FREE S3 % trial bottle and treat iss. DR. B. H. KLINE Ltd 93l Arch St.. Philadelphia Pa
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

Landlady-What portion of the chicken would you like, MT. New conner?
 Mir. Newcomer-Oh, half of it will be ample, thank you. "-Chicago News.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26

Grandpa-Well, Horace, we haven't caught any fish; it's hard lines.
 Horace-But we've had good luck diggin' worms. ms.-Chicago News.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
SURVIVORS OF INDIAN WARS

or Widows of such as are diseased. By recent act of Congress you have claim for pension at the rate of $500 per month, send to me for application. Address T. w. Tallmadge, Washington, D. c. A pension Attorney for Forty Years.
Holbrook argus., 1902-07-26
IN FIELD OF HUSBANDRY
TOPICS OF INTEREST TO FARMER
 AND ORCHARDIST.

Selling Crops by Auction-Good Walnut Crop A Water System Completed - Twenty Miles Sprinkled With 0il-l6 Cents is Offered for Hops
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-06-12

Advice from Kansas, Nebraska and
Iowa show that wheat and growing
crops Of all kinds have suffered heavy
damage from the %torrential rains that
have been coming down steadily for
the past few days. In some Instances
large fields OF wheat ready for the
harvest have been utterly ruined, and
thousands Of acres OF growing corn
washed out. In central and southern
Kansas the Neosho and Cottonwood
rivers have overlooked the Iowlands,
and In Lyon county alone the loss In
crops and live stock is estimated At
s1,O00, 900. In Nebraska a large section
Of country between Beatrice and
CORTLAND is under water as the result
OF a eloudburst, and crops are ruined.
In central Iowa the rain amounted 10
a flood and caused enormous loss Of all
sorts Of property, including crops. In
the three states named the rains are
so general that the yield OF wheat In
each win undoubtedly be materially
reduced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-06-12
wade Hampton's Many Slaves.

From the BirminRham Age-Herald.
Every child Of the South born before
1870 has heard the phrase, Erich as
Wade Hampton, . because It survived
many years after the fortunes Of war
had made Gen. Hampton a poor man.
1t survived by force Of habit. And
perhaps there is not in the South a
son or daughter Of a former slave
owner past five-and-thirty who does
not recall the story Of Wade Hampton
and his slave.
The story ran that Wade Hampton
was riding along a highway that led
through one Of Of bis numerous plan
tation when he met a 'Iikely'' negro
"fellow'-'1ikelyn is an old South
ernism meaning fine, and, with 'fel-
low was alone applied to f~irst-class
slaves. He drew rein and accosted
the slave thus;
"You are & likely fellow-who do
you belong tor"
"Wade Hampton, slr.n
"Ahl And who is Wade H~ampton?"
please, sir, master, you mus be
from de Mort, case Mas Wade Hamp-
ton is de berry fnst gemmun In de
Souf.n
The story used to be told to illus
trate the greatness in numbers Of
Wade Hampton's slaves. His own
slaves did not know him by sight
that is, hundreds and thousands OF
them did not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-06-12
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers
Eczema. Rte. Treatment Frea


lfyoa have offensive pimples or eruptions,
ulcers on any pert Of the body, aching bones or
POINTS, falling hair, mucous patches, swollen
glands sore npa, eating, fostering sores, sharp,
gnavfns palms, then You suffer from serious
blood poison Or the beginnings OF deadly cancer.
II Is a dangerous condition. but you may be
permanentiy cured By taking Botanic Blood
Balm Oh. B. b. made especially TO cure the
worst blood diseases. II heals every sore or
ulcer, stops an aches and pains and reduces an
sweiiinga. Botanic Blood Balm cures all ma
ngnant blood troubles. such as eczema, scabs
and scales, piupioa. runnihg sores, carbunoles,
scrofnis, etc. Especially advised for ali obstt-
nate osses that have reached the second or third
stage. Druggists, sim Trial Treatment tree
By writing Dr. Gillian, 90 Mitchell ST., Atlanta,
Ca Describe trouble and free medical advice
given. Medicine sent At once prapaid
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-06-12
al Aneora Cad Whips q HaRk

BELAIB, MD, June A few morn
iDgs ago a large chicken hawk swoop-
ed down with terrific velocity upon
what it must have thought to be a
white chicken in the poultry yard OF
William Paul, near carlton.
1t was the mistake Of the aerial
birds life, as this particular object OF
its prey proved to be a pet Angora cat
named Colonel.
The cat was taken by surprise at
first, but soon gathered itself togeth-
er and a furious battle was soon in
progress, which resulted in the dis
comfiture Of the attacking party.
The conflict was short, sharp and.
decisive and before Mr.. Paul arrived
on the scene the hawk flew away mi
nus a large mouthfnl OF feathers,
which the Colonel retained as a tro-
ply. The cat was badly cut by the
talons Of the hawk.