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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-26
The February American Boy.

The February number OF the Amell-
can Boy is before us. 1t is rich in
illustration, story aud aHecIote and
fill Of practical and helpful hints fer
American boys. The friends OF this
unique periodical will be pleased TO
know that it has passed the 100000
mark in crculation-truly great
achievement a full page illustration
Ct an ice boat going at full speed
adorns the front cover. 1t is an IL
spring picture. The seventh install
ment of the life of Napoleon Bonapar;e,
Nritten by the editor of The Amerl-
cal Boy, for boys, appears in this is
sue The leading contributions are:
..istyne's Victory, George Washing
tons school Days, illustrated sketch
OF George Washington and of Lafay-
erty; With Uncle Sans Fishermen,
An African Bafony, Caught by the
Flames. How We Boys Went Wild
Westing. The Widows Valentine, Mr..
Buffers Defender, Pluck and a Stone
Fence The Industrious Queen, Boys
of the Past--Men Of the Present Short
articles and anecdotes are: The
Twenty second of February, Capt.
4 i'd, Look Ahead and Figure; From
the Streets of Ponce to Harvard Col
lege, The Boy Webster The Crown
Prince of Siam. Tor or Bottom
Which? How to Build an Ice Yacht.
Tie special departments are: With
the Boys, The Agassiz Association,
2oys and the Garden, the Order Of
the American Boy, Book Reviews, Les
sons in Shorthand. The Boy Photogra-
,}her, Boys in the Animal Kingdom,
Boys as Money Makers and Money-Sav-
ers. Boys in Games and Sport, The Boy
Stamp, Coin and Curio Collector, Puz-
zle :"!altme ent. In MGrch will start
fho last 81 q, story written by the
late George A. Henty, the best known
writer for boys in the world. The
Sprasue Publishing company, Detroit,
Mich. One dollar a year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-26
Aids to Imaqination.

The human mind is SO constructed
speaking with all respect of senior
Wranglers and men of like ability
that ii is unable to realize bare figures
Wien they exceed certain very mod
crate sum. As Q consequence those
people whose task il is to bring home
elaborate figures to the public are
Wont oct of The fullness Of their ap-
Hn'ecia1iOn of the weakness of the h;-
.fan intellect. to express the figures
BY familiar and often more or less
lGdicrous metaphors. Mr.. Sidney HoI-
land the other day unfolded the num-
ber of miles to which the pills dis
pensed at the London hospital in one
year would extend, and he no doubt
brought home to his hearers and rea l.
ers the inilnitable benefits conferred
by the hospital. But the method is
more commonly used in popular sci
enee than in economics We were
told, fer example, the other day that
the way to appreciate the size of he
sun was to put into it, in magma
tion. the earth and the moon. Both
al their present distance would be
easily contained within the circum-
ference, and yet not reach the center.
1t is nigh time that some kind friend
put IN more neat figure the size of q
mi@robe. In NOSE peoples mind it
Etuis AS largely as a fair-sized chick
Ell. The speed and nature of d Mar
conf message needs similar ilustra-
ton. For example, how much faster
does it go than cricket ball thrown
by Jesscp? The effort should not be
beyond The scope of the popular sci
entific octurer.-London Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-26
TIE LITTLE TRAMP coy.
"a True lncilIcntD

f1e was tired and cold and hungry
His hands were benumbed and red;
@ Goor little tramp
lie bore the rough stamp
or Tie ,,'tiful beggars Of bread.
Just SON ching to eat, Kind lacy,
In rlamtive and pleading way
why, yes said She,
and glad | will me,
Thanksgiv ing was yesterday
She ;encerly then, as his mother,
His poor little wants supplied;
and softly she said
The boy hung his head
Don't you from your mother hide?'
"On. think of that art-broken moth
O think, little boy, of the shame;
A letter I'll write
TO your mother tonight,
And tears to his eyelids came.
Aud she of the Christ-like spirit,
and she of the mother heart,
The glad news sent
10 mother bent
In grief for the boy far apart,
NJ later there came a letter
OF lorc and blessings and joy
llom a grief-made grave
\ mother you save
BY iinGing her little tramp boy.
4 great golden deed is recorded
On the highest and holiest scroll !:
For blessed be she.
Is Christ's own decree,
Who saveth heart and a soul
Josie Frazee Cappleman
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-26
A Lost German Execution.

Among the papers issued in connec-
ton with tie German budget is. we
learn, one relating TO the German ex-
pedition to the south pole. From this
document it appears that absolutely
nothing has been heard as to the eN-
petition. This protracted silence pre-.
duces anxiety and in estimating the
expenditure of 1909 a sum of G25.oa,
has been contingently earmarkeG fo:
The expenses of a search expedition.
Such an enterprise will be fitted out
should nothing be heard of the expedi
ti0n by June l.-.l.nndon Globe
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Not ReaSsurinu,

Now, Jane, You must be Very care
ful with this cloissonne vase. | don't
know that it would break if dropped.
but of course ii wont do to take any
eliza, ces'
"Dtr't worry about it. ma-am. I'll
soon find out. t.'-Cleveland Plain Deal
er
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-26
COLOAlZATICN OF SOUTHWEST
Aid Requested and Inducements Offer

Aid Requested anc, inducements Offer
ed oy the Iron Mountain Route.
lit is the object of the manage
ment Of the iron Mountain route tG
encourage and aid in every way pos
sible, the development of the agri
cultural, mineral and industrial re
sources Of the great southwest. Tc
accomplish this purpose the assist
ance and cooperation of every farm
er, miner, merchant and profession
al man in that section is earnestly
requested.
An increase in production in your
section means a corresponding in
crease in wealth and larger distribu-
tion of capital in the community.
1t means incrJssed prosperity for
all. The only way to obtain this in
creased production is TO invite home
seekers and homemakers to come
and settle in your section. Once lag
before them in a clear and intelli-
gent manner the many advantages ot
the southwestern states and they will
come Show them United States gov
ernment statistics relative to the pro-
duction of crops and minerals in thaj
section, also statistics relative to the
unparalleled climatic conditions which
prevail year in and year cut, thus III.
suring uniform crops, and they will
be eager to accept your invitations.
LET every one interested send in
the names of prospective settlers and
the Iron Mountain route will attend
to them. Descriptive and illustra-
ted literature will be sent them of Mis-
souri,. Arkansas, Louisiana and Tex.
as. and very low ratesof transportation
offered them to come and see for
themselves.
we are bending every effort to
eolOniZe the southwest with a desira be
lass of settlers. 1t is to your inter
est to cooperate with us
For fllrther information. call on
}earest ticket agent of the company
y address.
H. c. TOWNSEND.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
ST. Louis. Mo.
Send us names of your friends in
the Old states and we will mail them
illustrated pamphlets, booklets. and
other matters. descriptive of the lands
along the Cotton Belt. also inform
them of the low rates. dates of sale,
etc. Now is a good time to get your
friends to visit the southwest, while
the low rates are in effect. Write the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-26

Wit is the wine of intellect Nina
ture turns il to vinegar
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-11-21
BY AUTHORITY.
PUBLIC LANDS NOTICE.
Commissioner of Public Lands.

Commissioner of Public Lands.
A land license for period OF so
years, to collect, divert and sell the
surface water aud power produced
therefrom,upon and from the public
lands, situate on the Island Of Ha-
waii and lying between the sea on
the north; Waipio Valley on the
East; Waipio Valley and the bound
airy line between the lands of Lau.
pahoehoe l and 2, Nakooks, Aqua,
Waikapu and Honopue on one side
and the lands of Puukapu and Ka.
waihae l, on the other side, until
| such line reaches an elevation OF
1920 feet, thence a contour line of
1900 It. elevation to Honokane on
the South, and the land OF Homo
kane and the private land OF Awini
on the West, subject to existing
vested rights of private parties in
such waters,will be offered at Public
Auction on Monday, November 80,
1903, at IL o'clock noon, at the front
entrance OF the Judiciary Building
Persons competing at this sale
will bid upon the rate per cent. OF
the net revenues of the enterprise
carried on under such license, to be
paid annually to the Government OF
the Territory of Hawaii, from and
after the third year Of the term of
such license.
A bond OF $4,000 will be required
on surety satisfactory to the Govern
ment, conditioned on the due per-
Torrance Of the requirement that
$4,000 be expended on construc-
ton within 19 months from the
beginning Of the term OF the lice nse
5000 shall be paid by the holder
thereof to the Government, semi
annually in advance irrespective Of
such rate per cent: the first payment
OF $500 to be made at the fall OF the
hammer, by paying the same to the
Commissioner OF Public Lands. Up.
set 5 per cent. on the net revenues.
Any bid than on percentage of the
net revenues will not be entertained.
Full information in regard to
other conditions OF such license will
be furnished at the Office OF the
Commissioner of Public Lands.
E. S. BOYD,
Commissioner OF Public Lands.
Public Lands Office, Oct. 20, 1903.
2645-taw to Nov 30. '03.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-11-21
WANTED

A bright, neat, painstaking young
lady desirous OF learning practical,
expert shorthand, typewriter and
office work. Must have compl 9ted
studies equal to grammar school
course. Must have accurate knowl-
edge Of elementary shorthand, but
no speed or previous experience re-
CURED. Excellent opportunity for
tborough-Roing, ambitious student
to become expert within year. Ad-
ress &c. r. Business"
2633-tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24
Railroad Men and Mergers.

While The Railway Age, which prob
LEGATION fo~ the railway sentiment of
the country, does not approve of too
much meddlfng by the government in
railway matters, it nevertheless en-
dorses the Northern Securities de-
csions Many have assumed that rail-
way men favor the consolidation of the
great systems but the Age declares
that they are pretty uniformly opposed
to such mergers as the Morgan-H Hill
syndicate had organized. 1t says such
mergers are the scheme of financeers,
and not of practic al railroad managers.
1t says:
We violate no confidence in saying
that in railway circles generally, as
distinguished from financial circles,
| the decision of the court of appeals is
welcome Not only among those
| trained and experienced officials who
realize that the consultations of the
age have worked to their personal dis
advantage, but generally, the convic-
| ton mas pltNdli6u W lo SlDdli thlclit
that the steady unification of railway
properties, while it may have served
the ends of economy, has served to
limit also reasonable ambitions and to
check improvements in practice and
advances in scientific achievements.
Those who believe that railway COM
binations have gone far enough for the
good of the service as well as for the
rights of the public are by no means
all socialists"
| This statement seems to put the heads
of the great syndicate in the class OF
reckless spectators who are plunging
for the sake of plunging, rather than
among honest investors. The Railway
Age goes on to say:
1.-TWO important results have attend
| ed already the decision. at st. Paul.
For one thing. if the Northern Securi-
ties arrangement should be found law
| full. a lawful holding company to take
over all of the railways of the United
States might be organized. In view of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24
GOLD DUST

X ENNEBF,C COUNTY.-Tn Proba te
. Court, at Augusta, in vacation, april s.
1903.
On the petition of BESSIE l.. ARNOLD,
of Augusta, in said County. praying that
her name be changed to BESSIE l..
FREEMAN:
ORDERED, That notice thereof he
given once a week for three weeks sue
cessively, prior to the fourth Monday of
April inst, in the Daily Kennebec. Jour
nal, a newspaper, printed in Augusta that
Court of Probate then to be holden At
Augusta, and show cause. if any. why
the prayer of said petition should not be
granted,
Attest w. a. NEWCOMB, Register.
aprl0law3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24
THIN PEOPLE

want to get fat and fat people
want to get thin-human
nature. If you are fat don't
take SCOTS Emulsion. 1t
will make you gain flesh. If
you are thin SCOTS Emul-
sion is just what you need.
1t is one of the greatest
flesh producers known. Not
temporary gains but healthy,
solid flesh that will fill out
the body where it is needed.
There's nothing better than
SCOTS Emulsion for weak
ness and wasting.
Wen send you sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24

the decision of the court of appeals,
the business of creating railway merg-
ers in which competing lines are in
volved. whether on this large scale or
a smaller one, has been suspended, at
least until after action by the supreme
court. At the same time, the decision
has postponed Indefinitely the grow
ing agitation for government owner
ship of the railways. If the Northern
Securities company had been upheld,
demands for government operation of
the transportation lines undoubtedly
would have been asserted with fresh
intensity"
The Railway Age does not approve of
big, universal railway merger either
in private or public hands. 1t believes
the railway systems of the country are
big enough. There is an advantage not
only to the public but to the railway
arrangements in separate systems not
too unwieldy. The Railway Age speaks
with certain authority, and it's state
ments will go far to confirm the public
mind in the conviction that the anti
merger decision has come none too
soon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24

Patten records that he gave three
cheers for the United States of Amer
lea. three more for the American eagle.
and then cried Death to all traitors!"
three times. After these ceremonies
he sang Yankee Doodle In "a loud
clear voice." and when he had finished
the patriotic exercises of the day he
and his guides took two stiff horns of
new rum. engraved our names on
/ sheet of lead, wrapped the same about
a gallon jug of rum and buried both
under cat spruce tree on the very
top. At his death the patriotic
mountain climber left an estate valued
at $4,000 and a family of five sons, all
of whom made repeated trips to the
mountain to find the hidden record ana
the aging rum. which was dong no
good 10 anybody. On July 4, 1888, 10
Pattens stood on the mountain top and
sang Yankee Doodle Hail Column
bia' and The Star Spangled Banner
They also camped among the trees ana
made a thorough search for the jug
CT rum. which was so years OF age, ana
no doubt very mellow, but their lapors
were without reward. twenty-five
years later on July 4, 1919, 70
Pattens. all of whom were descend
ants of Amos. toiled up the side OF MT.
katahdin and spent two days in camp
above the hardwood line. They re-
peated all the old songs with which the
mountain was familiar and added
Rally Round the Flag, Marching
Through Georgia" and several others
left over from the Civil war, but though
they looked and dug holes under every
cat spruce tree on a five-acre lot at the
summit. the 75-year-old rum was not
discovered. AS 1908 is the Tooth ami
vel sary of the first ascent of the noun
tain. the descendants of Amos Patten
will make still another trial to unearth
the elusive rum, and will pass a week
on the summit, singing patriotic hymns,
making speeches and digging for jug
of liquor which is more precious than
gold. There are AZ male descendants
of Amos Patten between the ages of
IA and 20. and of these more than 80
have pledged themselves to accompany
the party. A fife and drum corps will
go along, and if that century-old rum
can be found they are resolved to know
just how it tastes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24

New York has six living eX-govemors
and the relations between them and
presidency are remarkably intimate.
One, Cleveland. has twice been Presi-
dent; another, Roosevelt. is going to
be twice President; third, Morton
has been vice-president. and fourth,
Hill has tried twice to be President.
Still another Black, a MaiIe-borr man
is Of presidential size and has several
times been suggested as dark horse
in national conventions. In earlier
years the governorship of the Empire
State was very promising stepping
stone. Martin Van Buren, was COVER
nor of New York before he became
President, while Vice-Presidents
George Clinton and Daniel d. Thomp-
kins. and Hamilton! Fish, and William
l.. Marcy. and William H. Seward,
secretaries of state, as well as John
Jay, the first chief justice had all
been New York Governors before they
filled the other positions. This list
also Includes Samuel J. Tilden, who so
narrowly missed the presidency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24
Names Of Naval Vessels.

1t is pointed out that there are now
80 vessels on the naval list. built and
/ uilding, which bear the names of
st, ates. The only states on the waiting
list are Delaware, North Carolina,
South Carolina. North Dakota, Utah
and Montana. The vessels New
Ha mpshire and Michigan are old and
will prob ably soon. be replaced. AL
ready, a, movement is on foot to have
IndialI names and names of famous
Ameri can fighting vessels in the early
wars Used for our new armor clads as
soon as the list of states is exhausted.
The II earsarge affords the only in
stance OF the perpetuation of the name
of a note American ship in a modern
armor cla d. Some of the famous names
of 1872, su Oh as the Wasp, the Frolic
and the s. eorpion, were bestowed on
converted yachts purchased for use in
the war with Spain. but these are not
vice in an important battle. Rear
Admiral Bowles, tie chief naval con-
structor, has recon lmended to Secre-
tary Moody that II lie two training ships
and the training brig authorized by
the last Congress be called the Hornet,
the Peacock and the Boxer, respective
ly. The Peacock was a captured Brit
ish vessel. but There has always been
a strong sentim ent among naval men,
for patriotic andi historical reasons, in
favor of perpetu ating in our own navy
the names of 70 reign ships of war
which lowered t heir flags to American
fighting craft. Secretary Moody will
probably follow the recommendation of
Admiral Bovles-
1t is a curious thing that the only
vessel of the period nearly a hundred
years ago, wheni France and England
harassed American commerce, whose
name has been | perpetuated in an
American naval craft, recently built.
was the ill-fat sd Chesapeake, twice
captured and never victorious. The
new Chesapeake. is a practice vessel
for midshipmen, and some naval men
hold that this is. the very last use to
which ship Of that name should be
put. on account of the inability of the
future officers who man her to take
pride in her through remembering the
| deeds of: her predecessor. The idea of
perpetulting in our splendid new navy
the Mares of the victorious American
vessels of the old wars which gave us
| renown and prestige On the water is q
good one and should be carried out.
And the use of Indian names, charac-
teris tically American. is also to be
commended. The use of the names of
states appeals to local pride but the
results are not altogether pleasing in
| all instances. and, at any rate, the list
| of the states is almost exhausted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24

TO the Honorable Board of Railroad Com
msSioners:-
The Undersigned who have been chosen
be known as EUSTIS RAILROAD COM
PANY. for the construction of a railroad
IN Dallas Plantation; Lang Plastation,
GOBLIN Plantation and Redington Town
sent herewith to your Honorable Board
The articles of association of said corpora
ton for approval accompanied with Il
map Of the proposed route on an appropti-
ate scale. They represent that public con-
vcnience requires the construction of such
railroad
WHEREFORE. we pray that YOU will
appoint day for the hearing thereon
and that notice thereof, as you may de I'm
reasonable and proper. may be given ana
that after hearing YOU viii endorse upon
said articles a certificate that all the
provisions of law have been compiled
with. that public convenience requires
the construction of said railroad, and
ticlcs of association in writing.
Dated April 18th, 1903
FLETCHER POPE
HARRY +. BEEDY,
JOEL II. BYRON,
Fl. s. AUSTIN
SIDNEY G. HALEY.
On the foregoing Petition,
ORDERED, That the petitioner cause
70 he published true copy of said pc
luton, and this order of notice thereon
three days successfully in the kennebec
Susta in the County of kenrebec. the
first publication in said paper to be at
least FIVE days before, the 18th day of
of Railroad Commissioners will be in ses-
sion at their office in Augusta at ten
o'clock in the forenoon for the purposes
indicated in said petition. Said petitioner
snail send copies of the foregoing petition
ana order to the County Commissioners of
Franklin County.
JOSEPH j. PEAKS. Chairman.
For the Board of Railroad Commissioners
Of Maine.
Dated this 21st day of April, A. d. 1905.
a true copy.
Attest: f. c. FARRINGToN, Clerk.
aprc3d3t
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Pointed Paragraphs.

Fresh men usually tell stale stories.
When a grocer retires from business hc
naturally weighs less.
If you would predict a man S future get
the proper focus on his past
it isn't what a man is that makes him
happy. It's what he thinks he is.
Some people are so sensitive that they
seem to have cornS all over them.
The best drum may not produce GOOD
music. but il browns a lot of bad music
Advice is a useless thing; wise mar
does not want it and a fool will not take
it.
Language was probably given to law
yerS to enable them to conceal the
thoughts of their clients.
CHICAGO News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24
Reflections of a Bachelor.

With women all money is spending mon
ey
Digging up gardens is almost as cxper-
sive as digging up gold mines.
it takes a vast amount of sefcompla-
cency to be what is called a good husband
1t is seldom that one does not take pride
In being smart enough to avoid the mis-
fortunes of ones friends.
A woman feels the same absorbing pridc
in her handbook in the closet that million
aire does in his strong bcX in his safe de-
post vault. -fu..
New York Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24

In the sudden death of Harry L.
Merrick of the Washington Post, the
American newspaper world loses its
most brilliant paragraph writer. His
daily column of sparkling epigrams
and pungent comment on public men
and current events was probably more
widely quoted than any other editional
work in the country. He was unique
in his field and inimitable in his style
He was never bitter, but his gentle
fun with the week spots in public men
contributed UNNECESSARILY to the
pleasure of the whole country. Few
newspaper workers would be so much
missed as he will be. Mr.. Merrick was
A years of age, a native of Ohio and
haG been with the Post for IA years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-24

Well, what ii DIR. Lorenz did get
$50. 600 for his successful operation on
the dislocated hip of the little Armour
pirfc Her millionaire father was
doubtless glad enough to pay the fee in
view of the results accomplished, and
1t is nobody's business but his and the
doctors. Moreover, the scores of
operations performed free of charge by
DR.. Lorenz in his tour of the country
and the benefits of his work to tbs
cause of American surgery are to be
remembered. They cannot be meas
ured in money.