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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

The total of 81 per cent of the entire
country in woodland areas includes
Alaska.
This sounds like an imposing total
81 per cent of our national area still
wooded, But there are several things
to consider i'm this connection. Mr..
Gannett's estimate. since he has every
available source of information at his
command, is probably as accurate as
any that can be made, and as such is
interesting and valuable. However,
it must be remembered that this total
includes great areas upon which the
timber growing is worthless or worse
than worthless: it includes great sec
tons from which all the timber of
value has been stripped; it includes,
swamps, mountain sides, bushes and
scrubby second growths; it includes
vast regions which are, and always will
be too remote and inaccessible to be
seriously reckoned with. In our own
tldtt, loi hlStchNt, II 10 oSait thNiS CIV
90. 100 square miles of wooded land, or
20 per cent. of our total area, but no.
body believes that fOur-fifths of Maine
is still covered with trees which are of
any value for manufacturing or pulp
purposes. So the figures of Mr.. Gan
nett do not mean all that they appear
to upon their face.
OF course, some pessimists have
! drawn too doleful a picture of our dis
| appearing forests. But the fact that
we have vast forest areas remaining
and that there is every indication of
an abundant timber supply for genera
| tons and centuries to come. does not
mean that the science of forestry
should be neglected. There is the
greatest need of the intelligent CO.
operation of timber land owners, manu-
! facturers, pulp men and the public
generally to protect and preserve our
forests. There is an untold amount of
waste which should be stopped; there
Il
are destructive forest fires which
could be prevented; there is an ignor-
ance, as widespread as it is lamentable,
over the simplest matters of cutting,
second growth, and general forest
economy. The influence of forest
preservation on our water supply is an
incidental feature which can hardly be
overestimated. And so, while Mr..
Gannett's estimate is reassuring and
| while many evil predictions as to our
disappearing timber supply have been
proved false by the passage of time.
the friends Of our forests should not
relax their efforts and the science OF
forestry should receive increasing at
tention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
A REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION
will be held in
CITY. HALL, PORTLAND.
Wednesday, June Il, 1902,
at 1.3O O'clock, p. NJ,

for the purpose of nominating a candidate
for Governor to be supported at the Sep
TENDER Election, and transacting any 9TH
err business that may properly come be-
fore it.
The basis of representation will be as
follows: Each City, Town and Planta-
ton will be entitled to one delegate; and
for each-75 votes east for the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1900 an addi-
tional delegate: and for a fraction of 40
votes in excess of 20 votes. a further adj
ditional delegate. Vacancies in the deles
cation of any City, Town or Plantation
can only be filed by residents of the
County in which the vacancies exist.
The State Committee viii pe in session
in the reception room of the Hail at 123o
Il. NJ, on the day of the Convention, for
the purpose of receiving the credentials
of delegates. Delegates, in order to be
eligible to participate in the Convention:
must be elected subsequent to the date OF
call for this Convention.
All electors of Maine, without regard to
past political affiliations, who believe In
Republican principles and endorse the
policy of the Republican party, are cor
daily invited to unite under this call in
electing delegates to this Convention.
Per Order, Republican State Comm ittee,
F. NJ. SIMPSON, Charm an.
BYRON BOYD Secretary.
Bangor. April 10. 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

of public utilities is making Roadway
all over the country. summary
given in the Engineering News shows
that almost every municipality in
America owns it's sewerage system;
over half of our cities and towns own
their water supplies; one eighth own
their electric plants; a few own gas
plants and one owns it's street railway.
Out of our New England municipalities,
14O have public and SO private water
works, but only IA have public, while
193 have private, electric light systems,
and only four have public, while 141
have private gas works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

which the Belgian people are clamor-
ing looks to an American like a fair
proposition. Under the present system
a Belgian, who has a certain amount
of property has two votes. Thus it
was that in the parliamentary elections
of 1900 1,452.232 voters in that country
cast 2,239,621 votes. The class with
one vote is dissatisfied and is express
ing itself with much vigor of voice and
action. The riots are getting to be
pretty serious business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

Boston, April Is.
FLOUR-Very firm. 10T4.75.
CORN-F'irmer: about " higher.
OATS-F'irm, ST.
PORk-Firm, a0.15d21.75.
BEEF-Firm.
VEALS-Easy, 9d10.
LAMB-Easy. 10i.I11k.
LARD-Firm. 1.S3sGI7s.
BUTTER-Firm: northern creamery, s.
ass; western. 32M33.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
EGGS-Very firm; western, 17@1S; east
ern, 17lsM1S.
POTATOES-Very steady; Hebrons, SO
as.
SUGAR-Unchanged, i.15.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

Herman Boyce, German grocer at
Goshen. Ind, has made a fad of SAVING
pennies for the last 20 years. The
quantity became SO great that Boyce
had 10 sale place in which to keep
them and he has deposited them i'm a
bank. There were 1900 pennies and
the bulk OF copper was so heavy that
he had to take it to a bank on a draw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

front doorstep, which has been covered
up many years, is to be raised and
used again, as formerly. Over This cid
step the family have gone from the be-
ginning OF this house. On it stood
Zilpah Wadsworth in 1893, the mother
of the poet Longfellow, and presented
a standard to the Portland federal
volunteers. the first uniformed mill
tary company in Maine This COM
pany was later reorganized as the
Portland light infantry, and next year
the present members are anticipating Il
centennial celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
New York Cotton Market.

New York. April Is.
Cotton futures closed: April. 9.2I; May.
9.2l; June, ?25; July. GIG; August. S9l,
September, S42; October. sic; November,
SOC; December SOL: January, sos.
Spot cotton closed dull lie higher. Mid
ding Uplands. 3 ZIG; Middling Gulf, . IL
16; sales, none.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

The Missouri representatives should
rise in Congress and insist that the
government protest against any peace
in South Africa. Peace would be q
heavy blow to the mule market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
His Metal.

''In his writings said Goodart, "our
friend Hackrite INDUCES n great deal in
irony, doesn't he?"
''Huh." exclaimed WryveH most of
his stuff is cold steal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
Next.

yes" said the funny barber, were
up to date here. We shave you while you
watt
'Indeed!' replied Pepprey. I've usual
~ found thatyO shave several other fell
lows while | watt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
jW28Ql0U8 Gossip
The "Git Aiong" Soma.

Mighty few songs o the mockin' birds
thrill you
Out in the fields, with a Cit along-will
you?''
"Gee-haw!" an Whoa there!' 3.
An Git up an" 81, there!"-
Mighty few songs o the mockin' birds
thrill you
For. take it in kindncss-but take it, my
BROTHER
Singin' is one thing. an plown', another!
An "Gce-haw." an Whoa
Amt a opery show
Never no music is in EN-, my brother!
But, Lord send the seasons to keep the
craps CROWN.
Pilin' the barns 'gainst the time o. the
Snowin'!
An then twill be whoa, there!"
An dancin'll go there
An we'll sing with the voice of the rivers
a-flowin'.
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

The vote of 76 to l, by which the
Chinese exclusion bill passed the Sem
ate, sounds overwhelmingly one-sided,
but when we note that Senator Hoar
was the one, the balance tips consider
ably less on the winning side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
LIGHT AND AIRY.
The Primal Cause.

Ascum-For goodness sake. Meekly,
what the matter with your face?
Meekly-Dyspepsia.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. That wouldn't mark
your face that way. Looks as if some
thing had scratched you
Meekly-Yes, my wife has the dyspep-
STA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
In Church..

mo, I never eat a hearty breakfast
Sunday morning., said Mr.. Paygen, for
L find l don't sleep well after it,
But you don't so to sleep after break
fast?'
''Of course. Haven't you heard? I'm
regular attendant at church now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
A Gift.

Borroushs-Say, Jack, let me have fifty
will you?
Markley-What for?
Borroughs-Oh. l owe fellow that
amount and l want to be out of debt Just
for once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
Chicago Market.

Chicago, April Is.
Grain speculation was nervous and OF
a See-Saw nature, today. Traders real
lied that rain must soon come to the re-
lief of the winter crop and local opinion
and prices swung upon this pivot. Every
breach of rumor turned bearish ana MAY
wheat closed 4sMA lower, May corn x
down and May oats IA lower. Provisions
Closed 2i@ to l2l2 depressed
The leading futures closed rs follows:
WliEAr-May, .$A47s; July, ,i54a.s;
Sept, 1idf'ls.
CoRN-May, G.; July, G2ls@A; Sept, clas
az.
OATs-May. 43; July. old. s55s: July,
new, 31n4: Sept. old, BIS; Sept, new, 80.
PORK-May, 50; July, II: Sept. 17.0Ts9.
I.ARD-May. 975; July 9.S5; Sept, 995.
RIBs-May. 9.2o@223zz,, July, s.s1.sz; Sept.
CASH FLOUR-Firm.
WHEAT-No. 3 spring, 73l.I74,4, No.
red, %lMS2A.
oATs-No. ?. As; No. 2 white, 45a4s;
No. white, 45Mi6.
RYE-No. 2 5000.
MABTING-Fair to choice 65t@M6S.
FLAXSEED-No. ], 1c9; No. l north
western, $50.
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime, 6.s5G9O.
MESS PORk-16. S0IS5.
LARD-9.70d75.
SHORT RIBS, SIDES-9.15Go5
SHOCLDERS-T5sm:A.
CHnR'r ('I IL y .ssIIlI,C a c-EYQ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
Never Itself Again.

The human heart is like unto
a buckwheat cake, for when
It's once grown cold it will not do
To warm it up again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

I'm Pine Tree Jungles" is the name
with 200 or more excellent half-tone il
Illustrations, just issued by the Bangor
& ArOostook Railroad Company. If
a perusal Of its pages will not draw
the sportsmen and the tourist to the
Maine woods, then nothing will. 1t is
q perfect mine of Information, with n
big map folded in, and two of its
most taking features are hunting sto-
ries told in their best vein by Holman
F. Day and Winfield M. Thompson. 1t
is an Invaluable handbook for hunters
and campers in the woods of northern
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
ARBOR DAY.

Let us devote this day to the improve
ment of our highways and public places,
and to beautifying our homes. that every
norton of our State may he rendered
more attractive.
1 especially recommend that the teach
ers and pupils of our public schools de-
vote some portion of this day to the i'm
provement of the grounds occupied by
them, and to exercises appropriate there
to.
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber in Au-
gusta this twenty-fifth day of March
in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and two. and of the In
dependence of the United States Oh
America the one hundred and twen-
ty-sixth.
JOHN r. HILL.
BY the Governor:
BYRON BOYD. Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished Daily by the Federal Stock
and Grain Co.; Office, vickery Block,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

Camden doesn't begin to have enough
cottages to supply the demand, this
year. At one hotel there are already
from the opening to the close of the
season. 1t is going to be Il great
summer, not only at Camden, but all
along the shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

Finding ambergris is even more
profitable than taking summer board
ers on the Maine coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

The biggest mud story of the season
comes from Clifton where n horse was
stuck in the highway and died before
it could be rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

The melancholy house. cleaning sea-
son is with us once again with meals
served from the mantelpiece and a
chance to get up an appetite patting
carpets with a long stick in the back
yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

J. p. Ridley of Damariscotta, who
result of So nice healthy chickens. is
wondering if that record is often
beaten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

Bowdoin VS.. Colby on the Bruins
wick diamond, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

This is Patriots day, the great spring
holiday in Massachusetts, and the Cay
which some people want Maine to OBJ
serve in place of Fast day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

The repairs on the outside of the old
Longfellow home in Portland have be-
gun. The house is to have new roof,
and the woodwork ard blinds are TO be
painted The door in the vestibule.
from the street, is to be restored to its
original appearance, and the old stone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

The idea of the municipal ownership
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19
Executive Department.
A PROCLAMATION.

In accordance with the statute when
makes it the duty of the Governor to APP
point a day in the springtime for the
planting of trees, shrubs. and vines ana
the adornment of public and private
grounds with the advice of the Excel
tive Council. / hereby designate Thurs
day, the first day of May, as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

An Otisfield correspondent says that
his town enjoys the unique distinction
of having the poorest and meanest
town house in the State in actual use
at the present time. This building was
remodeled from an old church which
stood on Bell hill. nearly three-fourths
of Il mile north of its present location.
about 60 years ago, the boss" car
penter being the late Prof. Joseph w.
Holden. the Otisfield astronomer. who
discovered that the earth is fat and
stationary and that the sun and moon
do move
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

That the Portland city officials have
confidence in their own municipal in
stitutions is evidenced by the fact that
the mayor and members Of the school
board recently accepted an invitation
to be the guests at a dinner prepared
by class No. 1, in the cooking school.
OF the happy occasion the Evening Ex-
press says: THE dinner was prepared
by the young ladies Of the class and
served up in style that would do
honor to any first class hotel in the
country. The table was arranged in
the south corner of the room and was
enclosed in walls Of handsome screens
and at each plate was pink
boutoniere for the guests. The young
ladies' looked very pretty with their
cooking caps and aprons and each had
her part to do and did it well in the
way of preparing and serving
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
TO CONTROL AUTOMOBILES.
Bill Passes Iowa House for Speed Reg
ulation on Public Roads.

Des Moines, Feb. 1.-THE house OF
representatives yesterday passed "a
bill to regulate the running OF auto
mobiles on the highways and streets
of Iowa. The bill requires that auto
mobiles shall have brakes, lights and
other appliances, and on signal from
the driver of team the automobile
must come to full stop, so as not 10
scare the horses. The speed is regu-
lated to eight miles an hour on streets
of cities and towns and 10 miles an
hour in the country. On bridges the
speed must not exceed five miles an
hour. The bill also requires that H.
censes be secured by persons who use
automobiles. The younger members
of the house made concerted effort to
have the bill changed so as not to
completely ruin automobile riding In
Iowa, and offered in all 22 amend
ments, which were voted down. The
bill finally passed. IS for and IL not
voting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
PatrIarchs Militant to Meet.

Marshalltown, Ia, Feb. 15.-The an
Militant of Iowa will be held in this
city Feb. 20 and 81. This will be an
important gathering and it is expected
that about 800 members will be pres
ent. General G. M. Seckner, depart
ment commander of Illinois, will be
present at the council and will bring
a party of eight other officers. Gen.
eral M. f. Lacey of Manchester, of
the Second brigade, will be here, as
will General Raney of Marengo, de-
partment commander of Iowa, and
Colonel R. L. Tilton of Des Moines,
assistant adjutant general of the Iowa
department.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
Saved Him From Torture.

There is no more agonizing trouble
than piles. The constant itching and
burning make life intolerable. No
position is comfortable. The torture is
uDceasing. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures piles at once. For skin
diseases, cuts, burns, bruises, all kind
of wounds it is unequalled. J. $. Ger
all, ST. Paul, Ark, says: "From 1865 /
suffered with the protruding, bleeding
piles and could find nothing to help
me until used DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. A few boxes completely cured
me-" Beware of counterfeits
Engbretson Phar.
Wangles Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
sportsmen Seek Game Protection.

Sportsmen Seek Game Protection
Des Moines, Feb. 15.-Over 200 men
met at the Krkwood yesterday and
discussed fish and game laws. II the
wishes Of tho sportsmen are carried,
every person who wants to go hunt
ing will have to secure license at 81
per year, and every person fishing In
any stream, lake or pond will be
obliged to hold himself down to rs
game fish per day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
Conflict of. Opinions.

Sioux City, Feb. 15.-Judge Hutch
inson in the district court yesterday
made a ruling that internal revenue
stamps were not necessary to make
the bond of an administrator Of an es-
tate valid. Clerk Commit of the dis
trict court had refused to accept an
administrators bond because it had
no revenue stamp attached and apph-
cation was made to compel him to ac-
cept the bond, which the court grant
ed. This is against the rulings of the
internal revenue department.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
VETERANS AND SONS MEET.
Heroic Figure patriotism" Unveiled
at State Encampment.

1erolC Figure FdtriotiSm OnveIcu
at State Encampment.
Mason City, Ia,., Feb. 15.-The an
nual G. A. r. and s. of w., state en-
campment was held here Thursday.
The occasion was the unwilling of a
heroic figure, Patriotism" Many of
the prominent Sons of Veterans and
Grand Army men of the state were
present. The addresses of the evening
were made by James e. Blythe of this
city and Colonel ]. G. Adams of Cres-
CO. The following officers were elect
ed: Captain, James e. Blythe, Mason
City; first lieutenant, James Whipple,
Vinton; second lieutenant w. A.
Buchanan, Ottumwa; sergeant, ]. H.
Pickett, Oskaloosa; counsel, Frank A.
Jackson, Des Moines; Fred Bennett,
Sioux City; w. A. Buchanan, Ottum-
wa; Frank Merriam, Des Moines.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
Pioneer Lawmakers Meet.

Des Moines, Feb. 13.-The Pioneer
Iowa Lawmakers association began a
session here yesterday. The associa.
ton is made up of men who have been
connected with the legislatures in any
capacity in, the past and it holds an
nual meetings of great interest. The
association meet in the hall of history
in the state historical building and
there was q fair attendance. One of
the first things done blythe association
was to pass stirring resolutions In re-
gard to the necessity for compile
ton Of the historical building.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
Presidents Car Burned.

Hastings, Ia. Feb. 15.-The new
coach on the Tabor and Northern
railroad at Malvern burned yesterday
and was a total loss. The coca had
just been fitted up by Presidnet Nc
Clelland at great expense. 1t is
supposed that the fire originated In
the explosion of the acetyelene gas
plant used for lighting the car. The
Malvern fire department was called
out but could not reach the blaze.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
Sioux City Water Works Case.

Sioux City. Feb. 14.-Sioux City
scored a great victory in the Iowa
supreme court yesterday. when that
body reversed the decision of the
lower court in the famous Sioux City
water works case. The decision means
that the control and operation Of the
water works will pass from the trus
tees appointed by the district court
to the city council. The court held
that the law provided for the appoint
ment of trustees. by the district court
is unconstitutional and that the state
has no right to manage municipal cor
porations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
DIES MONIES HEALTH MEASURES
City Council Closes Theaters and Pro-
hibits Public Gatherings.


Des Moines, Feb. 1.-THE city
council decided to close all churches.
theaters and to prohibit all public
gatherings until the smallpox epidem-
ic shall have abated. The decision
will put stop to the bitter congress
sional campaign which Is raging in
this district between Judge Prouty
and Congressman Hull, as well as the
municipal campaign. Speeches have
been made nightly for more than a
week by Judge Prouty who aspires
to succeed Congressman Hull, and
big meetings are billed for every
night during this and next week.
Hull is expected to return next week,
and he, too, expected to enter on a
continuous speaking campaign. The
Prouty managers held a conference
and decided to hold small MONDAY
meetings at business houses. Even
these meetings may be stopped.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-19
DISTURBANCE AT A WEDDING.
Charivari Party's Disorderly Conduct
Leads to Warrants for Participants.

LeMars, Ia, Feb. 15.-W. M. Par
ker, a young farmer living west Of
town, swore out warrants for the ar
rest of 10 people, charging them with
riotous conduct. Parker was married
on Wednesday night to Mrs. Josie
Clary of Mount Pleasant and a dance
was given in the Adaville hall. A
charivari party arrived and, on being
forbidden entrance, started shooting,
barred the doors of the hail. stopped
up the chimney and proceeded to
smoke out those inside. The caves
of the hall were riddled with bullets,
the windows broken, and when the
charivari party finally broke into the
hall they spit tobacco juice on the
women's dresses and started free
for-all fight.